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Page 2ÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Read more at www.PaloAltoOnline.com The Weekly’s complete end-of-year coverage is now available at Palo Alto Online! Special online-only features include the year’s most memorable quotes, notable people who died in 2008 and a round-up of major building projects in Palo Alto, plus more news of the weird and top stories of the year.
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Top stories of the year range from Children’s Theatre investigation to the recession
by Jocelyn Dong, Emilie Doolittle, Sue Dremann and Gennady Sheyner Hanging on in was the year of against the theater staff in May. just as police arrested a suspect in hanging on. 2008 Meanwhile home burglaries, the purse thefts and as city officials It was a year when Palo Altans street robberies and a string of rolled out a plan to bridge the gap tried to keep hold of their jobs, their purse snatchings plagued Palo Alto, in trust between police and commu- purses, their right to legally marry. punctuated by a fatal shooting out- nity groups. Some were successful. Others side City Hall in July. Frightened Johnson wasn’t the only top city were not. citizens wondered aloud where the leader to leave town this year. As In one of the biggest stories of the cops were. After police Chief Lynne announced in 2007, City Manager year, the Palo Alto Police Depart- Johnson made some poorly worded Frank Benest put in his final hours ment felt its grip on the community’s statements at a community meeting and retired. He was joined by Ad- trust slipping. The heavy-handed in October about stopping blacks, ministrative Services Director Carl closure of the Children’s Theatre in hundreds of area residents marched Yeats and Community Services Di- January and seemingly endless and on City Hall to protest what they rector Richard James. Benest’s No. secretive investigation into alleged saw as longstanding discrimination 2, Assistant City Manager Emily “financial crimes” outraged com- against minorities by officers. Harrison, left in May for greener Veronica Weber munity members — even moreso By late November, Johnson pastures with the County of Santa when the district attorney’s office couldn’t hold onto her job any lon- Clara. She had been severely repri- declined to file criminal charges ger and announced her retirement, manded in 2007 for harassment and creating a “culture of fear” in City Hall, yet was widely hailed for her get-it-done attitude. Also this year, Palo Alto Mayor Larry Klein addresses the crowd gathered at City Hall well-respected City Auditor Sharon in Palo Alto on Nov. 9, 2008, denouncing the use of racial profiling by Erickson left in March to take the the Palo Alto Police Department. top auditor’s job in San Jose. Several people managed to hang them — from jumping on “Bring fer. Hundreds of those true believ- on to what they had in 2008, includ- Your Own Bag” campaigns when ers took their “Yes, we can” spirit ing three Children’s Theatre staff shopping at local grocery stores to and campaigned across the nation, members who had been placed on going on “staycations” as the econ- knocking on doors on behalf of Ba- administrative leave in January. omy faltered. rack Obama’s presidential bid. They Director Pat Briggs was allowed to Palo Alto voters in November fi- burst into tears and shouts of jubila- retire last August, despite city ad- nally decided to pour money into the tion when their dreams were real- ministrators’ inclination to fire her. city’s existing branch-library system, ized on Nov. 4. Norbert von der Groeben der von Norbert The City of Palo Alto hung on to rather than scrapping it and starting Here, then, is a look back at a year its reputation for being among the all over with a new central library. full of hardship, hope and hanging greenest cities in the West, debuting Citizens also supported funding the on. a new green-building code, receiv- modernization and expansion of lo- ing national recognition for its Palo cal schools through Measure A in Children’s Theatre Alto Green alternative-energy pro- June. And by year’s end, the district It started with some stolen trav- gram and launching headlong into firmed up plans to take back Gar- eler’s checks. It ended with the re- plans to ban plastic bags in the city. land Elementary School to meet ris- tirement of a beloved community In that sense, 2008 was also the ing enrollment. leader and a City Council order to year when people tried to make the It was also the year that people Young supporters of the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre came out in force investigate the police investigation. most of what they already had, in- decided that much can be done at the Feb. 4, 2008, Palo Alto City Council meeting. vesting in what was right in front of with what the country has to of- (continued on page 6)
2008: Rewound April 10 East Palo March 15 Palo Alto police shoot Alto declares crime (continued resident Joseph Anthony Ciampi April 1 Page Mill emergency after Jan. 21 Civic Center Plaza Jan. 24 Palo Alto police on page 5) with Tasers during altercation Properties increases seven people are renamed Dr. Martin Luther abruptly close Children’s rents, at an average shot in 10 days King Jr. and Coretta Scott Theatre to investigate Feb. 1 Michael Litfin, Feb. 17 Amgen of 9 percent, in some April 28 City staff King Plaza “financial crimes”; four assistant director of Tour of California of its 1,789 East Palo recommends keeping staff members put on the Children’s Theatre, bike-race prologue Alto apartments composting operation at administrative leave dies at 63 held in Palo Alto Palo Alto Baylands. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL April 30 Affidavits Jan. 17 Page Mill Jan. 22 Jan. 30 Feb. 11 City Council March 20 City confirm police suspect Properties sues to Palo Alto Donald Ray drops idea of funding Hall is wrapped Feb. 5 April 14 City Children’s Theatre staff nullify City of East City Council Williams, new police building in The Color of High voter Council approves of embezzlement and Palo Alto’s rent-hike unenthusiastic suspected using bonds, which Palo Alto photo turnout for spending $240,000 “illegal” costume sales freeze, the first of about selling of torching would have required display presidential to boost tourism, numerous legal Cubberley downtown voter approval primary fund visitors’ bureau April 30 School actions between Community Center Walgreens in Feb. 29 Police April 3 Major grocers urge causes ballot district’s draft strategic Page Mill and the land to Foothill 2007, indicted warn residents to city to ban plastic bags and shortage in plan fails to include an city in 2008 College for a new by federal lock homes after 12 charge for paper bags Palo Alto elementary language educational center grand jury burglaries in one week program, to some parents’ dismay *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 3 SERVING THE BAY AREA FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS Commitment To Excellence (IGH QUALITY MANICURE SETS s 0OCKET +NIVES AND -ULTI 4OOLS $500 s 3HAVING AND 'ROOMING 0RODUCTS s 3PECIALTY )MPORTS Discount Coupon Kitchen Cutlery (with purchase of new roof) 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 up to 35% Off Original Ownership Since 1975 (650) 326-8210 Free Professional Sharpening PUBLISHER All Types of Roofi ng & Gutters William S. 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Quote of the year NEWS OF THE WEIRD “If my officer sees an African-American who has a do-rag on his head, absolutely the officer will be stopping and finding out who that person is.” Palo Alto — boring? Nah... —Lynne Johnson, Palo Alto police chief, responding to community frustration over a string of robberies, in October Plenty of strange stuff happens, even in ‘Shallow Alto’ by Carol Blitzer, Sue Dremann and Karla Kane rom a nonexistent lion that though the car suffered a crumpled (more expensive) “water feature.” UPDATES attacked a hiker in Foothills rear fender and broken taillights. In November, with public opin- F Park to a car that crashed The driver was not cited. ion not much more favorable to the Whatever happened to ... ? through a man’s front door and a Guthrie just hoped insurance Beasley fountain than it was to the bank robber who got away — in an would cover replacing his front door sculpture, City Council voted 7-1 by Emilie Doolittle, Sue Dremann, Gennady Sheyner electric wheelchair — 2008 includ- and part of a wall. to send plans back to the drawing ed its share of the unpredictable. board once again. rom business deals to criminal increases are necessary to fund all And thank goodness for that. Bigfoot fans come to town Dissenting Councilman John cases, 2008 had its share of the infrastructure improvements at Here’s a sample of the news that You’ve heard of Palo Alto as a Barton told the commissioners at a F transactions that took a small its properties. kept this year from being “the same December meeting, “You can either place for yuppies, but Yetis? Two step forward, then disappeared from The City of East Palo Alto has old, same old.” men from Georgia, claiming to have have a chip on your shoulder or say, sight. For those wondering “what- taken Page Mill to court, and vice discovered the body of the legend- ‘We got screwed’ and move on.” ever happened to ...” the Weekly versa. By the end of 2008, the ten- The man who cried ‘lion’ ary creature “Bigfoot,” with local With the fountain’s fate yet unde- provides these updates. ants and Page Mill were nowhere Palo Alto police, along with researcher Tom Biscardi, appeared cided, the debate is likely to bubble near a resolution. A petition to East California Department of Fish and in a much-hyped press conference on into 2009. Palo Alto’s Rent Stabilization Board Roche still pursuing Genentech Game and the U.S. Department of in August at the Crowne Plaza Ca- protesting the recent rent increases In July, Swiss drugmaker Roche Fish and Wildlife trackers, went on bana Hotel. Potties in park pose a problem will be presented in January. announced its anticipated buyout of a “wild goose chase” last July after “It’s not a human; it’s not an ape. The city’s plan to put potties in Genentech would result in closure a 50-year-old hiker reported being Palo Alto parks sprung a leak this Creek projects up for vote It’s definitely not something we’ve of its Stanford Research Park fa- attacked by a mountain lion at Foot- seen before,” Biscardi said. Two year, when neighbors of Eleanor A decade after vicious rainstorms cilities. Then, the Wall Street crisis hills Park. fuzzy photographs were released as Pardee Park took exception to the flooded the streets of Palo Alto and hit in September and Genentech’s They closed the park for five days evidence, along with commentary installation of restroom facilities. East Palo Alto, city and county of- shares dropped below Roche’s $89- to search for evidence and even sub- on DNA samples analyzed by Curt Many people said the restrooms ficials are still working on a plan to a-share offer. mitted the man’s shirt to a lab to find Nelson of University of Minnesota. would encourage undesirable persons limit future floods around the San But Roche still plans to leave Palo the cougar’s scent or hairs. The result: However, the “body” was quickly to come and overcrowd the park. Francisquito Creek. Alto, although the timeline for shut The police concluded they could not exposed as a hairy, rubber animal- But potty proponents said there is In the next month or two, the San down is undetermined. substantiate the hiker’s claim. part-filled fake. Biscardi, who heads no place for young children to re- Francisquito Creek Joint Powers The man, who was never pub- the company Searching for Bigfoot, lieve themselves, resulting in bushes Authority’s list of seven possible so- Business-license tax hanging on licly named, was threatened with a vowed to continue the quest for the and trees becoming the restrooms lutions is expected to be winnowed Despite a slumping economy, Palo $10,000 fine for making a false re- real Sasquatch. of choice. Alto isn’t ready to abandon its long- down to two. The authority would port, which would cover the cost of Restroom opponents won out — discussed plan to institute a “busi- then hire a consultant to conduct the investigation, but was ultimately Fountain fights for now — and Pardee Park was ness license tax.” further analysis before proceeding not charged. Proposed plans to replace Califor- taken off the list in November. Business leaders remain predict- with construction. nia Avenue’s humble fountain caused A study of restroom usage at ably cool to the idea of a new tax, Meanwhile, the U.S. Army Corps Unexpected visitors drop in public-art debate to overflow in 2008. Seale Park, which is slated next for while city leaders are still trying of Engineering is still working on a Kevin Guthrie was at home on a In January, the city’s Public Art Com- facilities, will gather hard data on to determine how many businesses more comprehensive and expensive Wednesday afternoon in May when mission approved a plan to hire Bruce the topic. N the city has. plan for protecting the region from he heard a noise and went to the liv- Beasley to construct a sculpture at the The process is expected to drag a 100-year storm. ing-room window to investigate. end of California Avenue as a replace- on well into the end of 2009 or “Half of Palo Alto are The next thing he knew he was ment for the aging fountain. even further, perhaps to a ballot Foothill to stay at Cubberley? flat on his back, leveled by a car Once word got out, however, the grody little Eichlers ... issue in November 2009. Plans for Foothill-De Anza Com- crashing through his front door. city was faced with public outcry munity College District to build a A mother of four — all prop- many of which ought Page Mill lawsuits still flying new campus at the Palo Alto’s Cub- over the high cost of the proposed erly seat-belted — lost control of sculpture, the look of Beasley’s to be knocked down.” Disputes between tenants and berley Community Center were her Honda Prelude sedan just after plans and, most of all, an apparently landlords are hardly uncommon, but sidelined in January when several —Wayne Martin, alleging the picking up her kids at El Carmelo strong desire to keep a fountain on rarely do they get as messy, vindictive City Council members vowed to property-tax forecast for June’s Elementary School. the avenue. and litigious as the battle between never sell the property. The district $378 million school-bond Everything went downhill from The art commission then recom- Palo Alto-based Page Mill Proper- had been looking to buy the land, Measure A was flawed, in May there, when she backed out of a mended that the sculpture serve as a ties and its tenants in the Woodland rather than lease it, reasoning that parking space, clipped the front Park neighborhood of East Palo Alto, it would prefer to build a facility on fender of a parked car, crossed the backed by the City of East Palo Alto. land it owned. street (over a rolled curb), knocked “The question shouldn’t be plastic or paper. The tenants are claiming harass- Still leasing the site, the district down bushes in Guthrie’s front yard, ment and point to what they per- plans to continue to offer classes then backed through his front door. It should be reusable.” there, staff said. The district is now ceive as Page Mill’s predatory and Fortunately, mother and children —Peter Drekmeier, Palo Alto vice mayor, underhanded tactics. Page Mill, were fine and Guthrie ended up on the city’s efforts to ban disposable bags, in April meanwhile, has claimed its rent (continued on page 10) with only a scrape on his forearm,
July 21 Children’s Theatre’s May 2 Assistant City Manager July 7 City Pat Briggs agrees to repay (continued Emily Harrison leaves city on page 6) Council initiates city $15,000, retire Aug. 1 and Aug. 11 Judge rules Aug. 18 to become deputy county June 26 Jim Keene probes of contract as “advising artistic James Dalton, accused Facebook executive for Santa Clara County named new city manager, to begin Children’s Theatre director” for six months of stabbing his brother to confirms it will May 16 City Sept. 2, replacing investigation death in 2007, mentally move part of its June 3 July 21 Roche bids to recommends Children’s Frank Benest and city’s incompetent to stand trial; company to Palo Alto voters acquire biotechnology giant Theatre’s Pat Briggs and cash-handling Dalton is committed to a Stanford Research approve school Genentech, plans to leave Richard Curtis be fired procedures and state mental hospital Park bond Measure A policies Palo Alto MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST May 15 Police drop June 23 July 23 Palo Alto Aug. 5 Color criminal investigation into June 18, 19 Richard Curtis July 13 Philip composting facility of Palo Alto Aug. 13 Roberto Aug. 29 Children’s Theatre; no Two women robbed at fired from Lacy fatally catches fire, burns revealed: It’s Cruz Recendes Richard Curtis charges will be filed against knifepoint and purses Children’s gunned down all night green! extradited to the reinstated theater staff are stolen Theatre outside City Hall United States as program in early morning Aug. 4 Foothill-DeAnza Aug. 5 Three from Mexico for assistant with hours; cops Community College District board Edgewood Plaza the 2002 rape of a Children’s search for suspect indicates disinterest in building at neighbors file 94-year-old Palo Theatre, agrees Otto Emil Koloto Cubberley if it can’t own land suit to stop Alto woman; a DNA not to sue shopping-center match revived the the city redevelopment cold case *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 2008 Year in Review
sy and cost Johnson her job. Measure A, Measure N Hanging on in ’08 The statements took only a few (continued from page 3) and Proposition 8 Comings and goings in Palo Alto 2008 minutes and were meant to comfort Elections dotted the year, from the community after a rash of street the February primary to November Goodbye Hello For high drama, there was noth- robberies. Johnson was describing presidential election. Along the way, ing more riveting, or baffling, this the department’s response when Palo Alto voters passed Measure A Frank Benest City Manager James Keene year than the secretive police probe she mentioned that officers were and Measure N, which would fund Pat Briggs Children’s Theatre Director of the Children’s Theatre. After offi- instructed to initiate “consensual schools and libraries respectively. Emily Harrison Assistant City Manager cers abruptly closed the theater Jan. contact” with African-Americans Measure A extends a 1995 bond Lynne Johnson City Police Chief 24 due to alleged financial crimes, whose descriptions match those of measure to generate $378 million Sharon Erickson City Auditor Lynda Brouchoud staff members were put on admin- the robbers. Of the 16 robberies that through 2042 and passed with 74 Carl Yeats City’s Administrative Services Director Lalo Perez istrative leave and storage lockers occurred since June, 10 were com- percent of the vote in June. The PASCO Garbage hauler Green Waste Recovery were searched. Within one week, mitted by individuals described as bond will help upgrade school fa- Sandra Lonnquist Chamber of Commerce CEO Paula Sandas Assistant Director Michael Litfin, black. cilities and provide new technolo- Marlene Prendergast Housing Corporation Executive Director Candice Gonzalez who was being treated for cancer, Then came the infamous “do-rag” gies to the schools. Ole’s Car Shop 801 Alma St. Affordable housing project died, and theater supporters began comment, uttered just minutes after Measure N, the 30-year, $76 mil- The Bead Shop Bead retailer their weekly protests at City Coun- the community meeting in front of lion bond for major library improve- Crème de Café Coffee shop Philz Coffee cil meetings. TV news cameras. ments to Main and Mitchell Park Wednesday Edition Palo Alto Weekly Express daily e-edition Though chief police investigator “If my officer sees an African- libraries, passed with 69.52 percent Det. Michael Yore refused to talk, American who has a do-rag on his voter support on Nov. 4. documents shed light on the case. head, absolutely the officer will be to 3 and 4 percent. But new kinds of as huge markets. But some CEOs The measure will fund improve- employment have come into the area of startups are reporting that VCs Police suspected Director Pat Briggs stopping and finding out who that ments to three of the city’s five li- and her staff of an embezzlement person is,” Johnson said, referring linked to Stanford’s new stem-cell are backing out of deals after Tier 1 brary branches: Mitchell Park, Main facility and ongoing entrepreneur- financing, according to ExpertCEO. scheme involving traveler’s checks to the fact that at least one of the and Downtown. The bond will cost and supposedly illegal costume robbers was described as wearing ship, giving businesses hope. com, a new Silicon Valley online city residents $28.74 per $100,000 The state budget crisis will cause community where CEOs can blog sales, amounting to “tens of thou- a do-rag. assessed valuation. sands” of dollars in lost city funds, The next few days were a blur some belt-tightening for the Palo anonymously. Police Chief Lynne Johnson said. of protests and counter-protests, TALK ABOUT IT Alto Unified School District, though Foundations also took a hit. The Briggs denied any wrongdoing, apologies, retractions, denounce- www.PaloAltoOnline.com no layoffs. District staff expect to see David and Lucile Packard Founda- though she admitted to a somewhat ments from city leaders and repeat- larger class sizes, fewer new-teacher tion admitted to losing millions of What events and issues do you think hires and allowed student transfers, Byzantine bookkeeping process. ed assurances by Johnson that she had the greatest impact on Palo Alto dollars in the crisis, and that could Meanwhile, in a subplot, cops lost misspoke and that the department this year? Share your list on Town and instructional-materials reduc- trickle down to their ability to fund track of suspects who originally doesn’t practice racial profiling. Square, the community online forum at tions. The bright spot? Measure A projects. burgled the theater in 2007 — an But by then it was too late. Palo Alto Online. will provide $378 million to upgrade incident that launched the investi- On Nov. 9, nearly 200 protest- school infrastructure, including Paly Obamania Library campaign leader Alison playing fields — the biggest revamp gation — only to find the suspects ers marched from East Palo Alto Cormack and more than 100 volun- Palo Altans took an active role in again in March, following publica- to the Palo Alto City Hall to blast there since 1972. Barack Obama’s presidential cam- teers had lobbied city residents and The City of Palo Alto is facing a tion of a Weekly article. Johnson’s comments. Dozens more leaders to renovate the run-down paign, using technology and the Finally, the police officially packed Palo Alto City Council budget gap of $2.6 million this fis- Internet to organize in ways never facilities for more than a year. cal year and $5.3 million in 2010. dropped their theater investigation meetings to criticize the depart- Also in November, California seen before in political campaigns. in May, and faster than outraged ment and call for Johnson’s firing. Councilmembers said the proposed The Obama phenomenon sparked voters approved Proposition 8 by a police-building project may be supporters could say “Told you so,” On Nov. 20, Johnson announced her 52-48 percent margin, prohibiting laptop klatches in living rooms, the City Council was calling for an resignation after 37 years of service. threatened. where people canvassed by cell same-sex marriages. The campaign Despite the subprime mortgage investigation of the police investiga- A month later, Assistant Chief Den- was rancorous locally, with com- phone to get out the vote. tion and a review of the city’s cash- nis Burns took over as chief on an crisis, home prices in Palo Alto rose Palo Alto was Obama headquar- plaints of stolen or vandalized lawn 4 percent and condo prices rose 20 handling policies by the new city interim basis. signs throughout the city. A group of ters for Northern California and auditor. Now, city officials and mem- percent in 2008. But the number of more than 4,000 residents flocked Palo Alto residents opposed to the listings of homes for sale plummet- Two staff members returned to bers of the police department are proposition held a candlelight vigil to the office on El Camino Real for their jobs (one who was reinstated in damage-control mode. The city ed from 38 to 45 percent. phone-bank gatherings that included with the theme “Standing on the Local auto dealerships took a after being fired). Briggs was al- has passed a resolution denounc- Side of Love” after the election. calling out-of-state voters. lowed to retire Aug. 1, work as an ing racial profiling. City Manager sizeable hit when gas prices rose to Many volunteers took trips to can- more than $4 a gallon and the credit advising artistic director for six James Keene has hired an indepen- The economy vass in Colorado, New Mexico and months and required to pay the city dent police auditor to review police crisis shut down access to cash flow Nevada. The experience rejuvenat- From school budgets to residents’ $15,000 for any inappropriate reim- practices. And on Dec. 15, the de- to car buyers. Dealers predicted a ed many voters, who said they had retirement funds, the recession is bursements she may have received. partment unveiled a broad “action dismal fourth quarter. A bright yearned for a feeling of connected- bowling over anyone with assets. Through it all, city staff tried to plan” that involves reaching out spot this summer was Tesla Mo- ness to their community. More than Which is to say, everyone. And yet, keep shows at the community the- to minority communities, holding tors, which opened a showroom on 2,000 people showed up for the there is an unusual note of optimism ater going, proving their dedication monthly meetings and enhancing Menlo Park’s defunct auto row in Obama victory party. in Palo Alto among those who be- to the thespian credo: The show diversity training. July. But the economic crisis put a Four Stanford faculty members lieve the city, with its proximity to must go on. The plan is ambitious and city crimp in the company’s funding and and a senior researcher were named officials acknowledged its success Stanford University, will weather Tesla laid off some workers in the to Obama’s transition team. Former Police controversy rate would be difficult to measure. the storm better than most areas in last quarter of the year. Stanford physicist Steven Chu has the country. Venture capital in Silicon Val- When Palo Alto Police Chief But Burns told the council he was been nominated to head the Depart- When it comes to retail, down- ley is still strong, according to lo- Lynne Johnson addressed residents confident it would bring both sides ment of Energy in the Obama ad- town Palo Alto restaurants and mer- cal bankers, with 33 cents of every at a community meeting Oct. 30, of the racial-profiling debate closer ministration. N chants felt the effects of the credit dollar worldwide coming to Sili- no one could have foreseen that her together. shutdown in November and Decem- con Valley. Many VCs are said to comments would throw the depart- “It’s going to yield better relation- More top stories of 2008 are on- ber, as they saw a decrease in shop- still exhibit excitement about green ment into a whirlwind of controver- ships as we progress,” Burns said. line. Go to www.PaloAltoOnline. pers and vacancy rates began to rise technology and energy, both seen com.
Nov. 20 Amid firestorm Sept. 12 Palo Alto Oct. 2 Police arrest Otto Emil Koloto of criticism, Palo Alto Dec. 17 Judge ranks 4th nationally in on charge of killing Philip Lacy Police Chief Lynne Johnson dismisses assault housing prices, at $1.74 announces her retirement charges against Joseph million for a 2,200- Oct. 1 Developer of new Nov. 3 City Council signals Dec. 15 City unveils action plan to repair Anthony Ciampi, whom square -foot home, College Terrace Centre agrees to support for banning plastic Nov. 18 Police arrest Jeffrey police twice zapped according to Coldwell subsidize rent for beloved JJ&F bags from Palo Alto, starting Owen Smith on suspicion of a rift over alleged racial profiling by police with Tasers in March Banker Food Store, to neighbors’ delight with grocers string of purse snatchings during an altercation
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Sept. 14 Dec. 8 City 82-year-old woman Oct. 20 Stanford University unveils Nov. 9 Area Dec. 16 East Palo Alto City Nov. 4 residents march Council attacked and plans for Hospitals and Clinics and Palo Alto voters commissions Council passes resolution robbed of her purse Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital from East Palo calling Page Mill Properties’ approve library Alto to Palo Alto financial on Newell Road bond Measure N analysis of practices “predatory”; there Oct. 30 At community meeting re: purse to protest alleged are still seven lawsuits racial profiling by Palo Alto snatchings, Police Chief Lynne Johnson Airport pending between the City makes statements about stopping blacks on Palo Alto police and property company the street, sparking outcry
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5. Car crash kills one along Page Mill Road A crash involving two vehicles along Page Mill Road left one per- Darlene Bouchard son dead and four others injured. The accident at Old Page Mill Road and Page Mill occurred shortly before 1 p.m. July 3, according to officials. (Posted July 3) (Viewed 8,149 times) Paul Gregg, 31, gets excited as cars honk on El Camino Real out- Top Town Square side of where new ‘evidence’ was threads revealed about Bigfoot in August. 1. Mandarin program sparks hange. The word penetrated parents’ hopes the airwaves and splashed Hundreds of parents packed a C across newspaper pages room at Ohlone Elementary School throughout 2008. And a ground- Jan. 30 to learn more about the breaking presidential election made Mandarin-immersion program www.matchedcaregivers.com “change” feel much more steadfast many said could bring their families than its definition would imply. closer. (Posted Jan. 31) (326 comments) The Internet continued to change 2. Vote Yes on Measure N the way residents got their news UÊÎÊ- ÜiÀ i>`à — and talked about it with one an- Our library is literally crumb- other. This year, more than 20 per- ing. I don’t think anyone can ar- UÊ£ÈÊiÌÊ ÕÌÊÌÊ/ÕL cent more people visited Palo Alto gue against that fact. I have been UÊÊ£äÊVÕ«ÀiÃÃÕÀiÊ >VÊ>`Ê `ÞÊ Online, the Weekly’s news website, watching these forums and regret iÌÃÊvÀÊi>`Ì/iÊ >ÃÃ>}ià than the previous year. that there is so much distortion and UÊÊÊ-Ìi>Ê, Here are the top news stories and mean-spiritedness about the library UÊÊ-Ìi>Ê ÝÊ «>ÀÌiÌÊvÀÊ most-discussed Town Square topics bond from just a few people. Here ÊÀ>Ì iÀ>«ÞÊ>`Ê i`Vià from 2008. is a great piece from the Library UÊÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ>`Ê iV >V>ÊÌÊ Foundation that nicely lays out the >ÃÃ>}iÊ-ÞÃÌi Top online facts. (Posted Oct. 7) (290 comments) news postings UÊÊ ÀÌ iÀ>«ÞÊ `Ê } Ì} 3. The Real Problem With UÊ iÀ}iVÞÊ>À 1. Mother says son was ‘trying Sarah Palin UÊÊ"âiÊ-ÌiÀâ>ÌÊ-ÞÃÌiÊÜ V Ê to protect me’ I view Gov. Palin as having some ÃÊL>VÌiÀ>Ê>`Ê}iÀÃÊ>vÌiÀÊÊ Electra van Bragt, whose son al- innate capabilities that a successful i>V ÊÕÃi legedly stabbed and killed her gen- politician must have, and the po- tleman friend, Robert Haggquist, UÊÊ «ÕÌiÀâi`Ê }Ì>ÊÊ tential to go from her current office on March 7, said that her son drove ÌÀÃÊÜÌ Ê Ê Ã«>ÞÊ>`Ê under certain circumstances. I don’t to Palo Alto from Auburn because ,iÌiÊ ÌÀ subscribe to what I understand to be “he had a dream that Bob was try- UÊÊ ÌiÀÌ>iÌÊ>`ÊÊ her politics, but that has no bearing ing to kill me. He was trying to ÕV>ÌÊ-ÞÃÌi on my perception of her potential. protect me.” (Posted March 12) (Viewed ÊÊÊÊIÊ7>ÌiÀ«ÀvÊ Ê/6 (Posted Nov. 13) (240 comments) 20,117 times) ÊÊÊÊIÊÊ} Ê+Õ>ÌÞÊ-«i>iÀÊ-ÞÃÌi 4. Bigotry alive and well in CA ÊÊÊÊIÊÊ >Li]Ê->ÌiÌi]Ê 6 ]Ê ]Ê *ÎÊ 2. Woman jailed after As I celebrate Obama’s and all >`Ê *{Ê«ÕÌà disturbance at Whole Foods of our victory in the presidential ÊÊÊÊIÊÊ Ê,>`Ê>`Ê }Ì>Ê,iViÛiÀÊ After taking off her underwear race, my heart is heavy as I watch in Whole Foods Market in Palo vÀÊ/À>`Ì>Ê/6Ê the numbers around Proposition 8, Alto, a middle-aged woman was ar- ÊÊÊÊIÊ>`ÃÀiiÊ/ii« iÊ which confirms that over half our rested Jan. 18. “She was sitting and voting population is in favor of dis- screaming,” Palo Alto Police Sgt. crimination against homosexuals. Natasha Powers said. (Posted Jan. 18) Bath Comfort of the Future, Today! This is a sad day for human and (Viewed 15,832 times) civil rights and a blow to the separa- tion of church and state, one of the 3. School board: Fight `ÊÀiÊvÀÊÞÊfÎ]x most important pieces of the legacy Ìi`Ê/iÊ"vviÀ\Ê->ÛiÊx¯Ê-ÌÀi7`iÊ ‘devastating’ state $$ cuts of our forefathers. (Posted Nov. 5) (238 ÜÌ Ê Õ«ÊV`iÊÇn{ The community should protest “devastating, unprecedented” state comments) /ÊÀ`iÀÊV>ÊÊ budget cuts that could take $1 mil- 5. Spanish Immersion at Jordan lion from Palo Alto schools and {änÈäääÈxÇ Is something happening with $4.4 billion from schools statewide, ÀÊ"iÊ>ÌÊÊ Spanish Immersion at Jordan? Is the school board urged Feb. 12 — the magic wearing off or is there an- ÜÜÜ° Þ >Ì 1-°V then it did so. (Posted Feb. 13) (Viewed other reason? I have heard rumors. 15,347 times) (Posted June 14) (215 comments) N -Ìi>Ê- ÜiÀÃÊÊUÊÊ-ÃÊ>`Ê6>ÌiÃÊÊUÊÊ->Õ>ÃÊÊUÊÊÌÊ/ÕLÃÊÊUÊÊÌÊ/ÕLÊ>âiLÃÊÊUÊÊ7 À«Ê/ÕLÃÊÊUÊÊ-ÜÊ-«>ÃÊÊUÊÊ`ÊÀi
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Page 8ÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Holiday Fund donors Helene Pier ...... 75 Amy Renalds ...... 100 2008 Year in Review (continued from previous page) David & Virginia Pollard ...... ** Paul Resnick & Joan Karlin .....100 Constance Pratt ...... ** Marilyn Sutorius ...... 100 Richard & Lynda Greene ...... 250 Joe & Marlene Prendergast ...... ** Paul & Becky Zuanich ...... ** Florence A. Haas ...... ** Don & Dee Price ...... ** Eric & Elaine Hahn ...... ** Nan Prince ...... 100 In Memory Of Jack Hamilton ...... 75 Leighton & Carol Read ...... ** Carol Berkowitz ...... ** News Digest Ben & Ruth Hammett ...... ** Amy Renalds ...... ** John Davies Black ...... 500 Phil Hanawalt & Graciela Spivak ** Susie Richardson ...... ** Max & Anna Blanker ...... 450 Woman in ambulance crash in ‘grave’ condition Carroll Harrington ...... 100 Allean Richter ...... 100 Leo Breidenbach ...... ** A 56-year-old woman en route to a “routine medical appointment” was Harry & Susan Hartzell ...... ** Teresa L. Roberts ...... 250 Travis Brewer ...... 250 seriously injured when the ambulance in which she was riding hit a tree The Havern Family ...... 2500 Frederick Rose & Anne Gregor 125 A.L. & L.K. Brown ...... ** on University Avenue in Palo Alto and flipped onto its side Monday. Walt & Kay Hays ...... 100 Dick & Ruth Rosenbaum ...... ** Bill Carlstead ...... 25 She was still in “very grave” condition at Stanford Hospital Wednesday J. Arthur & Marilyn Henderson ** Peter & Beth Rosenthal ...... ** Jack F. Cline ...... ** morning, police reported. Alan Henderson ...... 100 Steve & Karen Ross ...... ** Frank & Jean Crist ...... 100 The woman, a Concord resident, was being transported by private Victor & Norma Hesterman ...... ** Norman & Nancy Rossen ...... ** Ann Davis ...... ** ambulance, according to Palo Alto police and fire officials. Richard & Imogene Hilbers ....250 Don & Ann Rothblatt ...... ** Stan Dixon ...... 150 The ambulance driver and two attendants received relatively minor Patricia Hoehl ...... 200 Al & JoAnne Russell ...... 300 Bob Dolan ...... 500 injuries in the 11 a.m. crash, police reported. Myron & Linda Hollister ...... 100 Dottie Sager ...... ** Bob Donald ...... ** The westbound ambulance simply veered off University and into a Lawrence & Lenore Horowitz 1000 Ferrell & Page Sanders ...... 100 Arlee R. Ellis ...... ** tree, flipping onto its left side, witnesses told police. The crash occurred Roland Hsu & Julie Noblitt...... ** George & Dorothy Saxe ...... ** Steve Fasani ...... ** between Chaucer and Marlowe streets. Joe & Nancy Huber ...... 100 John & Mary Schaefer ...... 100 Steve FAsani ...... ** Police Det. Brian Philip said the Bay Medic ambulance was traveling Bob & Joan Jack ...... ** Ken Schroeder & Mary Floyd ...... ** about 35 miles per hour on University heading west on a shallow curve Kingsley Jack ...... 100 Fran Codispoti ...... 250 Pam Grady ...... 150 when it simply ran into the tree, with no sign of brakes being applied, Rajiv & Sandy Jain ...... 100 Irving & Naomi Schulman ...... 100 Vincent Grande ...... 100 witnesses reported. Jim & Laurie Jarrett ...... ** Steve & Joanne Shapiro ...... ** Peter Haptas ...... ** Police are investigating the cause of the crash to determine if there was Katherine Jarvis ...... 50 Mark & Nancy Shepherd ...... ** Sally Hassett...... ** a mechanical problem or whether the driver was distracted and didn’t John & Diane Jennings ...... 200 Rosalie Shepherd ...... 100 Alan K. Herrick ...... ** Jon & Julie Jerome ...... ** notice the curve. N Lee & Judy Shulman ...... ** Chet Johnson ...... ** —Gennady Sheyner and Palo Alto Online staff Richard K. Johnsson ...... ** Richard & Bonnie Sibley ...... 100 Florence Kan Ho ...... ** Bill Johnson & Terri Lobdell .....** Bob & Diane Simoni ...... 200 Bertha Kalson ...... ** Zelda Jury ...... ** Roger Smith & Judy Kay ...... 100 David Kessler ...... ** City funding shortages threaten police building David & Nancy Kalkbrenner ..250 Charles A. Smith & August King ...... ** A gloomy financial forecast could derail the city’s quest for new police Ed & Masako Kanazawa ...... ** Ann D. Burrell ...... ** Helene F. Klein ...... ** headquarters, city officials are warning. Herant & Stina Katchadourian 200 Andrea B. Smith ...... 100 Bill Land ...... ** A new 10-year financial forecast projects the city will face a budget gap Michael & Marcia Katz ...... 200 Allen Smoll ...... 100 Mel Lane ...... ** of $2.6 million in the current fiscal year and a deficit of $5.3 million for Sue Kemp ...... 250 Art & Peggy Stauffer ...... 500 Charles Bennett Leib ...... ** 2010. The City Council’s Finance Committee discussed the forecast last Richard Kilner ...... ** Charles & Barbara Stevens ...... ** Becky Levy ...... ** week and members agreed that residents need to brace for some tough Bob & Edie Kirkwood ...... ** John Stucky ...... 50 Robert C. Lobdell ...... ** times in the next few years, as the city will likely begin cutting back on Tony & Sheryl Klein ...... ** Stan & Sue Sucher ...... 100 Marvin Loeb ...... ** programs and service. Stan Schrier & Barbara Klein ....** Karen A. Sundback ...... 400 Emmett Lorey ...... ** “Obviously, we weren’t going to be able to stay immune to what is hap- Hal & Iris Korol ...... ** Jacqueline S. Thielen ...... ** Anna Luskin ...... ** pening all around us, both in the private sector and in our governmental Art & Helen Kraemer ...... ** Cherise S. Thompson ...... 25 Lawrence Lynch ...... ** neighbors,” City Manager James Keene told the committee on Dec. 16. “The Tony & Judy Kramer ...... ** Carl & Susan Thomsen ...... 250 Frederic Manley ...... 25 downturn obviously is having an impact on the revenue stream for the city.” Jan Krawitz ...... ** David & Nehama Treves ...... 100 Alan & Gerald Marer ...... ** Figures for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, which includes the Mark & Virginia Kreutzer ...... ** Tony & Carolyn Tucher ...... ** Bob Markevitch ...... ** Karen Krogh ...... ** Marian Urman ...... 200 Therea McCarthy ...... ** (continued on page 10) Lillian L. Kwang ...... 150 Jim & Susan Voll...... ** Betty Meltzer ...... ** Virginia Laibl ...... 100 Jerry & Bobbie Wagger...... ** Betty Meltzer ...... ** Bill & Jean Lane ...... ** Roger & Joan Warnke ...... ** Michael Montez ...... 100 Donald & Adele Langendorf ..200 Ted & Jane Wassam ...... 250 Ernest J. 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Jim & Alma Phillips...... 250 Sallie Reid ...... 100 www.gryphonstrings.com *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 9 2008 Year in Review You got what you We have wished for! solutions for Do you have a your storage News digest (continued from page 9) three months leading up to Sept. 30, show most of the city’s revenue way to store it? needs! sources underperforming and the forecast predicts that “things will get worse before they get better,” Keene said. 875 Alma Street, Palo Alto (650) 327-7222 Sales-tax receipts are expected to be below budget by up to $1.5 mil- lion, and revenues from the documentary transfer tax — paid when a residential or commercial property is sold — are expected to fall short of budget by about $1 million. Keene has already asked each city department to trim its 2009 budget 2)#(!2$ ) */(.3/. by 2.5 to 5 percent. And council members said the city will soon need to Richard I. (Dick) job in 1969 to take time off for travel in Europe. This start prioritizing city programs and services in anticipation of cuts. Councilmember Yiaway Yeh recommended that the city reconsider Johnson, a longtime trip turned out to last for over a year, mostly because of its proposed new public-safety building, which has a tentative price tag resident of Menlo Park, meeting his wife-to-be and getting married in Sweden. of about $81 million. The city has yet to agree on a way to fund the new died on October 18 Returning to California, the newlyweds settled in San building, which would serve as the new police headquarters. following a collapse Jose before moving to Menlo Park in 1973. Richard “It’s a new cost that we cannot assume at this point, looking at this while out for his usual found a job at PARC Xerox and stayed there until his forecast,” Yeh told the committee. “Knowing that, I’d be very clear about morning run. He was retirement. Keeping occupied during the retired years it, that it’s 12 on a 1-to-10 wish list.” The committee’s comments will now be forwarded to the full council, born on January 26 1929, was not a problem, as he had so many interests, first which is scheduled to discuss the design of the new police building at its in Eagle Rock, Calif., among them photography. He was given his first Jan. 12 meeting. Staff will return to the committee in February with a then a small town that he camera at age 5 and kept taking pictures the rest of his series of recommended budget reductions and other adjustments. N thought was the perfect life. He joined the Palo Alto Camera Club and found —Gennady Sheyner place for a boy to grow up great enjoyment amount has fellow photographers. CityView and Public Agenda are on break. There were no public in. There were lemon groves to play in and hills for hiking. He also loved skiing, especially at Mammoth Mountain meetings this week and none are scheduled for next week. While a teenager he worked for the Forest Service where he spent lots of time, including the early years of for several summers, fighting both forest fires the area, when he was working on the ski patrol for free with a defense motion. and blister rust. He thought of becoming a Forest lift tickets and also did some racing. In the summer, What happened to Todd David Burpee, accused of Ranger, but his love of science took over. Richard hiking and backpacking were favorite things to do. (continued from page 5) attempted murder and other charges attended many schools, among them Glendale Junior Richard also loved big band music and old movies. related to the 2007 kidnap and as- discussing a longer-term lease with sault on a Gunn High School stu- College, where he was president of the ski club He is survived by Kristina, his wife of 38 years, daughter the city. dent, appeared in court in April, at and made many a lifelong friends. He graduated Christie Gurney with husband Brian and granddaughter But the district is looking to ex- which time a judge found sufficient from San Jose State with a degree in physics. Kiersta, his great love of the last 4 years. Also son Anders pand its campus closer to U.S. High- evidence for a jury trial. That is A job opportunity led to a move to Northern with wife Heather. As well as many friends and relatives. way 101, not necessarily at Cubber- scheduled to begin in January. California in 1960, and he worked at the Livermore A memorial service celebrating Richard's life will be ley or in Palo Alto. Otto Emil Koloto, suspected of Lab for 4 years before getting some more education held at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, fatally shooting Philip Lacy outside and then joining Fairchild Semiconductor. He quit that Palo Alto, on January 17 at noon. Crime cases wending their way City Hall in July, was finally appre- Though the court system may hended in October. He is next sched- PAID OBITUARY move slowly, it is moving on the uled to appear in court in January. cases of several men accused of Finally, a judge in November high-profile crimes in Palo Alto. postponed the jury trial for Alberto This year, suspected arsonist Alvarez, accused of fatally shooting CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE Donald Ray Williams was indicted East Palo Alto Officer Richard May AT MONTEREY’S NEWEST LUXURY HOTEL in federal court in the 2007 down- in January 2006. The new trial date town Walgreens fire. His court case is set for March 2009. Alvarez could is expected to continue in January face the death penalty if convicted. N
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Page 10ÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Sports Unbeaten Stanford men earn a brief basketball break after beating Broncos by Rick Eymer Arizona State on Friday, Jan. 2. Portola Valley resident Rogdrick The Bowman program builds nthony Goods said he was “It will be time to come back to Craig, the son of former 49er great going to take basketball off work,” Goods said. “With so many Roger Craig, plays for the Red Raid- confidence, creativity and A his diet for the next few days. games in such a short span it is easy ers, who are 1-3 on the road. Well, almost. to stay focused.” Hartford (4-8) has two players academic excellence. With the Christmas break giving Landry Fields led Stanford with from Marin County, Michael Turner him and the rest of his Stanford team- 18 points, the second time in three and Morgan Sabia, on the roster. Lower School - Grades K - 5 mates a couple of days off, he’s not games he’s led the team; Mitch The Hawks also struggle on the quite ready to give it up completely. Johnson added 14 points and Kenny road (1-5). They are last in the Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 “I’m going to get off my feet, cut Brown had 10 as the Cardinal re- America East Conference in scoring basketball out for a couple of days tained its unblemished record and defense (77.0), field goal percentage Individualized, self-directed program and come back and do it all over its best start in five years. defense (.458) and rebounding mar- again,” he said after scoring 16 Stanford made associate head gin (-8.1). Rich international & cultural studies points in the Cardinal’s 77-69 non- coach Dick Davey a winner in his Against Santa Clara, Stanford had conference victory over host Santa return to his old stomping grounds to deal with 6-foot-11, 275-pound se- Clara on Tuesday night. at Santa Clara. Davey, in his first nior center John Bryant (27 points, Proven, Montessori approach He’ll be spending time off his feet season at Stanford, spent 30 years 22 rebounds), who helped the Bron- all right, but he’ll likely be watch- coaching at Santa Clara, including cos control the boards by a 43-27 State-of-the-art facility ing basketball on television; along 15 as head coach through the 2006- margin. The Cardinal was limited with feasting on holiday food with 07 season. to seven second-chance points. Low student-teacher ratio his family. Stanford re-assembles after the “He takes up a lot of the lane and He won’t have to worry about Christmas break for a Sunday night has good strength,” Stanford coach playing again until Sunday, when special against visiting Texas Tech Johnny Dawkins said. “Even though www.bowmanschool.org Texas Tech comes to town as part of and coach Pat Knight, the son of his numbers were large, I thought 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 the Pac-10/Big 12 Challenge series. former Texas Tech and Indiana our guys did a good job on him.” Stanford (8-0) has been playing coach Bobby Knight. Brown hit a jumper midway an accelerated slate of games now The Red Raiders (8-3) are off to through the second half to give that finals are over. Tuesday’s game a good start and currently lead the Stanford a 55-41 advantage but the was its fourth in nine days following Big 12 with their 87.8 scoring aver- Broncos kept chipping away and a 15-day layoff. age. They make over 40 percent of pulled within 61-57 five minutes When play resumes Sunday, it’s their 3-point attempts but are last in later. That was as close as the Bron- another four games in eight days, scoring defense, though, allowing including the Pac-10 opener against 78.7 points. (continued on page 11) And get paid for remembering.
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nonconference contest against visit- Basketball ing UC Davis. Volleyball (continued from page 11) Stanford’s 79-69 overtime loss to (continued from page 11) the host Lady Vols on Sunday com- cos would get the rest of the way. pletes a frustrating week on the road, been done before in the history of Stanford helped itself by forcing and playing without point guard JJ the NCAA. We played in one of the 22 turnovers (while committing 10) Hones for the rest of the year only toughest conferences in the coun- and turning those into 20 points. compounds matters. try and we have won the past three “We’ve been consistent but we Losing Hones, the Pac-10 leader straight years. I would absolutely haven’t been consistently good,” in assist-to-turnover ratio last year, not call our careers a failure.” Johnson said. “We have spurts has forced Jeanette Pohlen and Mel- Akinradewo finished her career where we are very good and then we anie Murphy’s to extend their play- with the best hitting percentage by have spurts where we are careless ing time. Murphy, who averaged an NCAA Division I player (.446), and allow the other team to get back 15 minutes a game in her first 36 and finished with the second-best in it. We’re seeing the same patterns games, averaged 28 minutes a game single-season hitting percentage in game after game.” on the road trip. Pac-10 and school history (.457), to Sign up today Johnson put together back-to-back Workhorse forward Jillian Har- her .499 of last season. www.PaloAltoOnline.com double-figure scoring games for the mon was not at full strength because “I think that this group should second time this season. He did it of ankle issues, and that meant fur- walk away with the feeling that they once in his first three years at Stan- ther stress on an already stretched- are also one of the best teams ever,” ford. He also has four double-figure thin front court. Dunning said. ”They need to not games on the season, upping his ca- With mentally and fatiguing con- just be proud of the things they’ve reer total to 13. tests against defensive-intensive accomplished this year, but the body Buy 1 entree The Cardinal also had four play- Duke and Tennessee, Jayne Appel of work that they’ve accomplished and get the 2nd one ers reach double figures in scoring, was on the floor for all but nine in this senior class during their time the sixth time it’s happened in eight minutes and Kayla Pedersen played at Stanford.” games. Stanford had eight games of 40 minutes against the Lady Vols. Akinradewo finished third in all last year when at least four play- Sunday’s game against the Ag- school history and ninth in Pac- ers reached double figures. gies is the last one before the Pac- 10 history with 579 blocks for her The Cardinal is in the midst of 10 season opens with a road trip to career. For the year, Akinradewo with coupon playing nine of 12 games at home. Arizona State on Friday, Jan. 2 at recorded 173 blocks, a total which (Dinner Only) 5:30 p.m. and Arizona on Sunday also ranks among the school’s sin- Women’s basketball at 1 p.m. gle-season top 10. ,UNCH "UFFET - & s /RGANIC 6EGGIES s 2ESERVATION !CCEPTED Stanford had a few days to spend Stanford needs to find its identity Alix Klineman, Cassidy Licht- away from the court following a without Hones. Murphy and/or Roz man, Gabi Ailes, Janet Okogbaa 369 Lytton Avenue tough 1-2 road trip through Duke, Gold-Onwude needs to take charge. and Joanna Evans return next sea- South Carolina and Tennessee and Without a clear superstar, the Car- son with another year of experience. Downtown Palo Alto that will give it a chance to reener- dinal needs to look to share the load The Cardinal always has the chance 462-5903 gize following two weeks of aca- and define clear roles. to reach the championship match ev- demic stress and a week of playing The Sun Devils feel they can beat ery season. Next year is no different. Family owned and operated top teams stress. anybody in Tempe. The Cardinal It’s the quality of the program and for 15 years The 11th-ranked Cardinal (8-3) need to start thinking the same way the type of championship-caliber regroup for next Sunday’s 2 p.m. about playing on the road.■ players who come to Stanford.■ www.jantaindianrestaurant.com
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Palo Alto Weekly • December 26, 2008 • Page 13 Sports Palo Alto Unified School District 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Prep roundup (continued from page 12) ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
December 15, 2008 Hold them off they did, but not before the Firebirds gave the Titans all they could handle. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Gunn had a significant size advan- tage as Fremont only had one starter over 6 feet while Gunn boasts three ENVIRONMENTAL starters over 6-3 with Kyle Perri- cone 6-3, Stephan Castro 6-4 and CONSULTING SERVICES Gus Brennan at 6-10. The strategy for Fremont was to use its physical 6-4 Jordan Sever to The Palo Alto Unified School District is inviting qualification neutralize Brennan and, for the most information from highly qualified and experienced part, the strategy worked as Brennan individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, only scored nine points and had to or professional organizations to provide comprehensive and battle harder than he’s had all in the previous three tournament games. professional environmental consulting services to the District That strategy, however, came as a for new construction and modernization projects relating to cost to the Firebirds as Sever fouled the District’s facilities development of its public schools. out with over five minutes left with Gunn nursing a 37-36 lead. Interested firms are invited to submit their Proposal as The Titans immediately respond- ed to Sever’s departure and got the described below, with one (1) original and five (5) copies of ball inside to Perricone for two bas- Jasmine Evans Patrick Sheehan requested materials to: kets, in addition to setting up two Gunn High School Palo Alto High free throws by Max Minowitz that The senior guard led the The senior wrestler won four Palo Alto Unified School District put Gunn up 43-36 with 3:20 left. Titans to three straight bas- of five matches at the pres- Facilities Department While Gunn never trailed again, ketball wins in the KSA Clas- tigious two-day Coast Clas- Fremont did give them a scare as 25 Churchill Avenue, Building “D” sic in Florida, scoring 21 sic, winning twice by major freshman sensation Nathan Quiwa points in the finale to earn decision and twice by pin Palo Alto, CA 94306 hit a three pointer and followed up Most Valuable Player honors (including one over the top Attn: Thomas Hodges with a basket for five of his team high 13 points to trim Gunn’s lead to as Gunn won the bracket seed) while finishing second title and improved to 11-0. at the 160-pound division. Questions regarding this request for proposals (“RFP”) may 43-41 with over two minutes left. The Titans, however, worked the be directed to Thomas Hodges at [email protected]. ball inside and Castro was fouled Honorable mention and converted both free throws to Felicia Anderson John Anderton ALL RESPONSES TO THIS RFQ MUST BE RECEIVED push the margin back up to four and Eastside Prep basketball Palo Alto soccer BY 4:30 PM, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009. helped Gunn play solid defense and Nikki Bahlman Gus Brennan two more free throws by Perricone Gunn soccer Gunn basketball with 48 seconds left gave Gunn This is not a request for bids or an offer by the District Ahjalee Harvey Joseph Lin some breathing room at 47-41. Eastside Prep basketball Palo Alto basketball to contract with any party responding to this RFQ. The The final points by Gunn came on Whitney Hooper Kyle Perricone District reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals. All a series of free throws in the final 19 Menlo basketball Gunn basketball materials submitted to the District in response to this RFQ seconds that illustrated the Titans’ Jackie Shepard Ivan Prema height advantage. Leading 49-45, shall remain property of the District and may be considered a Menlo basketball Eastside Prep basketball Brennan made his first but missed Maeve Stewart D.J. Williams part of public record the second and Castro tipped the ball to Perricone, who was fouled. Palo Alto soccer Eastside Prep basketball Perricone made his first shot, but * previous winner (continued on page 16) To see video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to www.PASportsOnline.com
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Palo Alto Weekly • December 26, 2008 • Page 15 Sports
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Above right, Alana Alfrey celebrates receiving her diploma during Gunn High School commencement ceremonies in June. Magical moments of Clockwise, from below right, veteran Donna Steiger, 86, dances to Big Band music with Don Couch of San Fernando Valley at the Western Blind Center dance at Palo Alto’s VA Hospital in September; Kimberley Korinek (front) and other Ballet Folklorico de Stanford dancers perform at Casa Zapata dorm at Stanford University in May; Maisie Ganz, Karen Hurst and Rachel Kriger work on planting grapevines at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills in February; Mark Murai elongates a pumpkin by rolling it on a 2008 newspaper while Janett Peace blows air into the pipe at the Bay Area Glass Institute studio in Palo Alto Weekly photographers capture a year San Jose in September.
vents near — elections, graduation — and far — Cooling off during a heat wave, encouraging the blind an earthquake in China — impacted Palo Alto to get out on the dance floor, planting grapevines at E residents in 2008, and Weekly photographers Hidden Villa, dancing a la Ballet Folklorico or getting were there to witness the emotional highs and lows. ready for the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch — all created just a few of 2008’s most magical photo ops. ■ Whether it was acknowledging the passion aroused Marjan Sadoughi by election issues (Who will be President? What about —Carol Blitzer Prop. 8?), or quietly observing parents dealing with a gravely ill child, the photographers brought their Marjan Sadoughi professional skills to bear in capturing those critical moments. Marjan Sadoughi
At top, Lynette Skelton of Palo Alto (in foreground) attends a candlelight vigil indicating opposition to Proposition 8 at the corner of Embarcadero Road and El Camino Real in November.
Middle, Noah Juen, 7, of Palo Alto (left), Mele Kailahi, 7, and Stella Kailahi, 8, of East Palo Alto, enjoy a huge splash while gulping water at the Mitchell Park water playground in June.
Far left, mourners and well-wishers gather at Stanford University’s Memorial Church to remember victims of the earthquake in China last May. Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Left, Trista Stockwell comforts Shawn Stockwell, 9, as he receives an infusion at Lucile Packard Children’s
Hospital in December. Shawn finally got to head home Veronica Weber this week after receiving a heart transplant. Don Feria
Page 18 • December 26, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Palo Alto Weekly • December 26, 2008 • Page 19 ArtsA weekly guide to music, & theater, art,Enterta movies and more, edited by Rebeccai Wallacenment PRESENTS from the PAST
Albrecht Dürer’s woodcut “The Martyrdom of St. Franciscus Gysbrechts’ painting “Trompe L’Oeil Vanitas Still Life.” A magnifying glass reveals details in a print from Catherine.” Dürer’s “Passion of Christ” series. story by Janet Silver Ghent life by little-known 17th-cen- photos by Dana Ullman tury Dutch painter Franciscus Gysbrechts, searing Depres- ext to Picasso’s “Cour- sion-era photos, iridescent tesan with Hat” (1901), Tiffany vases, a Georg Jensen Na card tells Cantor Arts coffee and tea service, and a Center Director Tom Selig- white marble sculpture by Hans man’s behind-the-scenes story (Jean) Arp titled “Silent.” about how the museum came The eclectic array has no to possess this early work by clear-cut theme beyond the Picasso. works’ European or Ameri- It once hung in the entry of can origin. What ties them the New York apartment of together is that all were given his cousin Marjorie Lewisohn. or bequeathed to the museum When he and “Aunt Marjorie” since 1999, when the Cantor discussed her estate, Seligman reopened after the 1989 Loma convinced her that “Courte- Prieta earthquake, or purchased san” would be a wonderful gift because of their value as “a to a West Coast audience with teaching tool,” says Patience little exposure to early modern Young, education curator. “We works, as well as a teaching ve- were looking for turning points hicle for Stanford students. in Western art history.” Max Liebermann’s Impres- One notable hole, however, sionistic “Concert at the Opera” are the masters of the Italian (c. 1923), also part of the Can- Renaissance, whose works tor’s current “Dürer to Picasso” fetch stratospheric prices. exhibition, has a back story as The exhibit, which runs well — some of it visible, some through Feb. 15, is one of four not. The scene is Berlin’s mag- Visitors to the Cantor Arts Center’s new exhibit see Depression-era photos, Tiffany vases and other works of Eu- under the rubric “Passion for nificent Staatsoper. The con- ropean and American art. Collecting,” which also in- ductor is Richard Strauss. The cludes the current “Timbuktu time is the Weimar Republic, audio tours, and serious students creation, its historical significance to Cape Town,” celebrating when Berlin was a major center study art history in the classroom. GIFTS TO and the process of its acquisition. African art; “Pop to Present,” of art, music and culture. Ten But because Stanford’s Cantor Arts Containing 100 works from the which opens March 18; and an years later, that world implod- Center is a teaching museum, the STANFORD’S 15th to the mid-20th century, “Dür- Asian art show, opening July ed, and the career of Lieber- curators have chosen to intensify er to Picasso” excerpts the history 29. mann, who was Jewish, ended the current exhibition by revealing of Western art with paintings, etch- Discussing “Dürer to Picas- abruptly. He died in 1935. His some of the back stories, through MUSEUM ings, prints and photographs. Works so,” Young emphasizes that cu- wife committed suicide just as myriad voices of curators, collec- range from a theatrical Neoclassical rators were intent on providing she was about to be deported. tors and historians. TRACE THE painting by François-André Vin- works from periods that were If art could talk, such an- In short descriptions, as well as a cent to woodcuts and engravings by not well represented in the col- ecdotes would fill galleries, longer booklet with more detailed HISTORY OF Dürer so small and delicate that the lection. While buying a paint- perhaps diverting the eye from information, curators amplify the museum has thoughtfully included ing by Rembrandt or Dürer the works on display. That’s show of European and American magnifying glasses. Rounding out may be beyond the museum’s why museums offer docent and art with anecdotes about the work’s WESTERN ART the exhibit are a magnificent still resources, the Cantor now has
Page 20ÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ an impressive display of (1920), a striking their woodcuts and en- color woodcut with gravings, including Dür- African influence by er’s 16-part “Engraved Max Pechstein, one Passion” of Christ, dat- of many German ing from about 1510. artists who was de- In addition, three small clared “degenerate” etchings by Rembrandt by the Nazis; and open the exhibition in “The Tube Stair- the first gallery: a small case” (1929), a color self-portrait; a dark, linocut with geomet- barely visible noctur- ric industrial forms nal scene; and a stellar by Cyril Power. “Christ at Emmaus” re- Finally, the back vealing the intense light wall contains pho- and shade that permeate tos and prints with Rembrandt’s paintings. a clear Stanford On adjacent walls are connection, with engravings and etchings works by Jose Cle- based on the works of mente Orozco and Pieter Breughel the El- Diego Rivera from der, the Flemish artist the collection of noted for lusty paint- Leo Eloesser, a sur- ings of 16th-century geon with Stanford’s peasant life as well as School of Medicine, landscapes. and his companion Before photogra- Joyce Campbell. phy and color printing Adolph Gottlieb’s 1945 painting “The Token.” The couple befriend- brought images of mas- ed these artists, as terpieces to those unable painted composition reveals mu- well as Frida Kahlo, to afford grand tours, the dis- sical instruments, a small chest during their stay in Mexico. seminators of these works were of valuables, documents, a globe Also on display is a profile of “engravers and etchers (who) and a skull. The theme from Ec- Eloesser by noted American simulated the richness of color clesiastes 1:2, “all is vanity,” is photographer Edward Weston. through tonal range in black and “intended to remind viewers of After Campbell’s death, her white,” Young explains. These the fleeting character of earthly brother donated these works in finely etched and engraved things in the face of inevitable her memory. works are intricate in detail and death and divine judgment,” Also on the back wall is a expression. Barryte writes. startling juxtaposition of black- As viewers walk into the first Yet the work draws the viewer and-white Depression images gallery, they’re greeted by Vin- to images that are more sensu- by photographer Marion Post cent’s “Zeuxis Choosing His ous than macabre. The painting Wolcott. Below “Picnic,” show- Models for the Image of Helen illustrates the evanescence of ing wealthy people in coats and From Among the Maidens of worldly pleasures, Young says, hats beside a car parked on the Croton” (c. 1791), a tableau re- and “the skull is a reminder, but beach, is “Coal Miner’s Chil- vealing draped or disrobed vir- it’s not intended to be haunting. dren.” Two girls with soiled gins vying for an opportunity It’s not a Halloweeny image.” faces sit on a bed. Behind them to pose as the face (or figure) Another “fortunate find,” ac- is a wall plastered with Corn that launched a thousand ships. cording to Young, is “Summer Flakes boxes printed with Dis- While “Zeuxis” may appear Landscape” (1854), a restful ney images, the flattened boxes sentimental, static and stagy to oil-on-canvas by Hudson River serving as both decoration and 21st-century viewers, an 18th- School painter Asher Durand. insulation. Above the girls are century audience, enamored of She noted that the museum is two sets of dangling legs, pre- ideal classical forms, would have seeking to bolster its collec- sumably from their dolls. viewed it with a different per- tion of 19th-century American Such images remind view- spective. Notice the distraught works. ers that this country endured young blonde on the right: Is In a lighter vein are color bleaker times — and like Dür- she shielding her face because prints of squirrels and a gold- ers, Rembrandts and Picassos, she was rejected, or because she winged woodpecker based on they continue to teach. N refused to drop her drapes? But the drawings of John James perhaps the latter interpretation Audubon. These were a bequest is colored by contemporary sen- from Stanford microbiology What: “From Dürer to Pica- sibilities. and immunology professor and sso,” an exhibit of 100 works In a description next to the Associate Dean John Plummer from the Renaissance to painting, European art curator Steward, a birdwatcher himself. World War II Bernard Barryte writes about On an adjacent wall is the dra- Where: Cantor Arts Center, his excitement in acquiring the matic “Dragon Arum” (1801) a Palm Drive at Museum Way, work. “‘Zeuxis’ possesses a lot print based on an 1801 work by Stanford University of sensuous ‘wall power’ and Peter Henderson. The umbered When: Through Feb. 15. there is nothing like it in the interior of the lily is set against Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. museum collection. ... It is a per- an illuminated sky. Wednesday through Sun- fect example in terms of figural In the charming “Elegant day; until 8 p.m. Thursday. style, planar composition, and Ladies on the Boulevard” (c. The museum is open New subject matter. Its formal quali- 1898), a color lithograph, Rene Year’s Day. ties serve as physical manifesta- Georges Hermann-Paul captures Cost: Free. Parking is also tions of the international Neo- two identically dressed Parisian free every day through Jan. classical style.” twins promenading with over- 4. Less dramatic, but perhaps sized dusty-rose bows matching Info: Go to museum.stan- more evocative, are Thomas their full skirts. This work is ad- ford.edu or call 650-723- Eakins’ large “Portrait of Pro- jacent to an 1896 Toulouse-Lau- 4177. fessor William D. Marks” (c. trec color lithograph of a Paris 1866), a subtle brown study procuress serving breakfast in hanging just outside the gal- bed to her daughter. The Peninsula may be quiet- lery, and Gysbrechts’ arresting The exhibit moves into er than the city on New Year’s “Trompe L’oeil Vanitas Still the modern period with such Eve, but there are still enter- Life” (c. 1650s). With objects works as a woodcut by melan- tainment options. For a round- that appear to be spilling out of cholic Norwegian artist Edvard up, go to www.PaloAltoOnline. an attic corner, the realistically Munch, aptly titled “Melan- com. choly” (1902); “Two Voices”
*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 21 an impressive display of (1920), a striking their woodcuts and en- color woodcut with gravings, including Dür- African influence by er’s 16-part “Engraved Max Pechstein, one Passion” of Christ, dat- of many German ing from about 1510. artists who was de- In addition, three small clared “degenerate” etchings by Rembrandt by the Nazis; and open the exhibition in “The Tube Stair- the first gallery: a small case” (1929), a color self-portrait; a dark, linocut with geomet- barely visible noctur- ric industrial forms nal scene; and a stellar by Cyril Power. “Christ at Emmaus” re- Finally, the back vealing the intense light wall contains pho- and shade that permeate tos and prints with Rembrandt’s paintings. a clear Stanford On adjacent walls are connection, with engravings and etchings works by Jose Cle- based on the works of mente Orozco and Pieter Breughel the El- Diego Rivera from der, the Flemish artist the collection of noted for lusty paint- Leo Eloesser, a sur- ings of 16th-century geon with Stanford’s peasant life as well as School of Medicine, landscapes. and his companion Before photogra- Joyce Campbell. phy and color printing Adolph Gottlieb’s 1945 painting “The Token.” The couple befriend- brought images of mas- ed these artists, as terpieces to those unable painted composition reveals mu- well as Frida Kahlo, to afford grand tours, the dis- sical instruments, a small chest during their stay in Mexico. seminators of these works were of valuables, documents, a globe Also on display is a profile of “engravers and etchers (who) and a skull. The theme from Ec- Eloesser by noted American simulated the richness of color clesiastes 1:2, “all is vanity,” is photographer Edward Weston. through tonal range in black and “intended to remind viewers of After Campbell’s death, her white,” Young explains. These the fleeting character of earthly brother donated these works in finely etched and engraved things in the face of inevitable her memory. works are intricate in detail and death and divine judgment,” Also on the back wall is a expression. Barryte writes. startling juxtaposition of black- As viewers walk into the first Yet the work draws the viewer and-white Depression images gallery, they’re greeted by Vin- to images that are more sensu- by photographer Marion Post cent’s “Zeuxis Choosing His ous than macabre. The painting Wolcott. Below “Picnic,” show- Models for the Image of Helen illustrates the evanescence of ing wealthy people in coats and From Among the Maidens of worldly pleasures, Young says, hats beside a car parked on the Croton” (c. 1791), a tableau re- and “the skull is a reminder, but beach, is “Coal Miner’s Chil- vealing draped or disrobed vir- it’s not intended to be haunting. dren.” Two girls with soiled gins vying for an opportunity It’s not a Halloweeny image.” faces sit on a bed. Behind them to pose as the face (or figure) Another “fortunate find,” ac- is a wall plastered with Corn that launched a thousand ships. cording to Young, is “Summer Flakes boxes printed with Dis- While “Zeuxis” may appear Landscape” (1854), a restful ney images, the flattened boxes sentimental, static and stagy to oil-on-canvas by Hudson River serving as both decoration and 21st-century viewers, an 18th- School painter Asher Durand. insulation. Above the girls are century audience, enamored of She noted that the museum is two sets of dangling legs, pre- ideal classical forms, would have seeking to bolster its collec- sumably from their dolls. viewed it with a different per- tion of 19th-century American Such images remind view- spective. Notice the distraught works. ers that this country endured young blonde on the right: Is In a lighter vein are color bleaker times — and like Dür- she shielding her face because prints of squirrels and a gold- ers, Rembrandts and Picassos, she was rejected, or because she winged woodpecker based on they continue to teach. N refused to drop her drapes? But the drawings of John James perhaps the latter interpretation Audubon. These were a bequest is colored by contemporary sen- from Stanford microbiology What: “From Dürer to Pica- sibilities. and immunology professor and sso,” an exhibit of 100 works In a description next to the Associate Dean John Plummer from the Renaissance to painting, European art curator Steward, a birdwatcher himself. World War II Bernard Barryte writes about On an adjacent wall is the dra- Where: Cantor Arts Center, his excitement in acquiring the matic “Dragon Arum” (1801) a Palm Drive at Museum Way, work. “‘Zeuxis’ possesses a lot print based on an 1801 work by Stanford University of sensuous ‘wall power’ and Peter Henderson. The umbered When: Through Feb. 15. there is nothing like it in the interior of the lily is set against Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. museum collection. ... It is a per- an illuminated sky. Wednesday through Sun- fect example in terms of figural In the charming “Elegant day; until 8 p.m. Thursday. style, planar composition, and Ladies on the Boulevard” (c. The museum is open New subject matter. Its formal quali- 1898), a color lithograph, Rene Year’s Day. ties serve as physical manifesta- Georges Hermann-Paul captures Cost: Free. Parking is also tions of the international Neo- two identically dressed Parisian free every day through Jan. classical style.” twins promenading with over- 4. Less dramatic, but perhaps sized dusty-rose bows matching Info: Go to museum.stan- more evocative, are Thomas their full skirts. This work is ad- ford.edu or call 650-723- Eakins’ large “Portrait of Pro- jacent to an 1896 Toulouse-Lau- 4177. fessor William D. Marks” (c. trec color lithograph of a Paris 1866), a subtle brown study procuress serving breakfast in hanging just outside the gal- bed to her daughter. The Peninsula may be quiet- lery, and Gysbrechts’ arresting The exhibit moves into er than the city on New Year’s “Trompe L’oeil Vanitas Still the modern period with such Eve, but there are still enter- Life” (c. 1650s). With objects works as a woodcut by melan- tainment options. For a round- that appear to be spilling out of cholic Norwegian artist Edvard up, go to www.PaloAltoOnline. an attic corner, the realistically Munch, aptly titled “Melan- com. choly” (1902); “Two Voices”
*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 21 MovieMov reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth,ies Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti OPENINGS Frost/Nixon ---- duction and research team (Matthew Mac- seemingly going nowhere and everywhere. ity of an Ingmar Bergman film — only with (Century 16, Century 20) Putting a human fadyen, Oliver Platt and Sam Rockwell) as But Desplechin (“Kings and Queen”) knows a sense of humor. face on world leaders and delving into their readily as picking up a new girlfriend (Re- exactly what he’s doing. The characters are never reduced to types. power plays are strengths of British writer becca Hall) during a flight to the States. Catherine Deneuve is wonderful as Junon Unique and full of surprises, they interact Peter Morgan. More complex than “The He’s smart. He’s tenacious and hungry for Vuillard, the ailing family matriarch who like members of an actual, if slightly nutty, Queen” and less heavy-handed than “The success. Most importantly, he understands looks at life with a cynical detachment and family. You’ll feel tossed in the midst of them Last King of Scotland,” this adaptation of television. knowing bemusement. Her adorably sweet rather than watching from the outside. Morgan’s acclaimed West End and Broad- Events kick off with a fast history lesson husband (Jean-Paul Roussillon) caters to her This winter’s tale is charmant without a way hit skillfully transforms historical fact using actual news footage: the Watergate and every guest in their home. Their three shred of sentimentality. into one of the most riveting dramas of the cover-up and hearings of 1972, the Supreme grown children arrive in the provincial year. Court ruling to turn over the infamous Nix- town of Roubaix with baggage, emotional Rated: Not rated. In French with English An overly confident “Tricky Dick” Nixon on audiotapes, and the notable day on which and otherwise. Elizabeth (Anne Consigny), subtitles. 2 hours, 46 minutes. accepts “entertainer” David Frost’s invita- Nixon became the first president to resign an accomplished Parisian playwright and tion to televise a series of interviews in 1977 in more than 200 years of American history. “author of her own tragedy,” had banished — Susan Tavernetti — for the right price. The stakes are high for Then Morgan’s efficient script gets personal middle-child Henri (Mathieu Amalric) from both the disgraced former president and the and humorous, while methodically building the family. Similar to their father, the young- The Curious Case of Benjamin underrated television talk-show host. And to the big battle. Frost not only wants to give est, Ivan (Melvil Poupaud), is a peacemaker Button ---1/2 Nixon insists: No holds barred. Nixon the trial that he never had but hopes but married to a woman not particularly (Century 16, Century 20) Edgy auteur Da- “Frost/Nixon” is more psychological cat- for a public apology. liked by his parents (Chiara Mastroianni, vid Fincher (“Fight Club”) puts imagination and-mouse game than verbal sparring match. Moisture on Richard Nixon’s lip during Deneuve’s real-life daughter). Henri’s Jew- to the test in this sentimental fantasy that Ron Howard directs the film at a breakneck the televised debates with John F. Kennedy ish girlfriend (Emmanuelle Devos) adds an- packs a visual punch. clip, pausing only to reveal glimpses into in 1960 might have cost him the presidency. other dimension to the Yuletide reunion, as In early-century Louisiana an unusual each man’s character. Frank Langella cap- “Frost/Nixon” makes the viewer sweat more do Junon’s nephew (Laurent Capelluto) and child is born on an unusual day: the day that tures the essence of Richard Nixon with- than the two opponents under the hot lights. three grandsons. a local watchmaker unveils a backwards- out bearing a strong physical resemblance Engrossing emotionally and intellectually, Films about dysfunctional families are moving clock to signify sadness over a pain- to him. Slightly stooped and imitating the this showdown shouldn’t be missed. commonplace, even ones such as this that ful personal loss. The baby looks like a wiz- speech patterns of the 37th President of the teeter back and forth from comedy to dra- ened old man and isn’t expected to live. United States, Langella alternately displays Rated: R for some language. 2 hours, 2 ma. But from the beginning, Desplechin and With the persistent nurturing of boarding arrogance, social awkwardness, caginess minutes. co-writer Emmanuel Bourdieu reveal vital house doyenne Queenie (Taraji P. Henson) and endearing qualities. Nixon emerges as information about the three generations in — who found the abandoned child on her a complicated and sympathetic figure, not — Susan Tavernetti imaginative ways: a puppet show tells how doorstep — baby Benjamin beats the odds a sad one. the Vuillards lost their first-born son to the and continues to thrive, so well that he ap- Michael Sheen, who portrayed Tony Blair A Christmas Tale ---- same illness that Junon now has. He needed pears to grow younger as he advances in so memorably in “The Queen,” plays David (Guild) French writer-director Arnaud a bone marrow transplant, as does Junon. years. Frost as the underdog — a Rocky Balboa Desplechin’s home-for-the-holidays tale Sometimes the characters provide insights In whimsical “Amelie” fashion, Fincher taking on a world champ. Although Cam- takes the traditional trimmings — lov- to their thoughts by directly addressing the and screenwriter Eric Roth (who based “But- bridge-educated, the television personality ing parents, family secrets and squabbling camera, and the small children put on a ton” on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1921 short story seems like a lightweight. He interviews the siblings behaving badly — and inventively play reiterating the themes of punishment, of the same name) skew heavily to mortality Bee Gees one day, and hopes to land Nixon decks the halls with them. Like strands of redemption and forgiveness. “A Christmas the next. But Frost assembles a crack pro- tinsel, the narrative sparkles even when Tale” has the grand themes and self-reflexiv- (continued on next page)
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Until a neigh- Lou Lumenick, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Elizabeth Weitzman, with 7-year-old Daisy (Elle Fan- NY POST ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY NY DAILY NEWS ning) has a profound effect on his protocol intended to shift military borhood teen named Thao (Bee life, her presence a stabilizing force power away from the SS following Vang) finds himself with a debt of that ebbs and flows throughout the Hitler’s death. Tension and turmoil honor to repay after he attempts to catherine mathieu DENEUVE AMALRIC (Un Conte de Noël) years. Benjamin and the adult Daisy take hold as the risky strategy accel- steal Walt’s prized, cherry-condition a film by arnaud desplechin www.ifcfilms.com (Cate Blanchett) inexplicably meet erates — with no turning back. 1972 Gran Torino. Say what you will about Tom Walt puts Thao to work in his CHECK THEATRE halfway on the age spectrum — on DIRECTORIES OR CALL her way to the graceful golden years Cruise (his ardent support of Sci- home and yard, grudgingly hand- NOW PLAYING! FOR SHOWTIMES and his to ultimate youth — a joy- entology has certainly turned off ing over small odd jobs and offer- ous and profoundly sad state of af- some potential fans), the man is a ing manly advice on testosterone fairs. true professional. He invests him- and tools. A relationship blossoms There’s a lilting loveliness to the self fully in his role and continues as Walt breaks out of his shell and to exude charm and charisma, 22 Thao feels admiration for the father lives and loves of this beguiling man-child: a tour of duty on a hard- years after flipping fighter jets in figure he never had (groan). A side scrabble tugboat that doesn’t really “Top Gun.” The supporting cast is plot features Thao and his sister Sue work (too long), a passionate ro- thespian talent personified: Ken- (Ahney Her) repeatedly harassed by mance with a “plain as paper” am- neth Branagh, Tom Wilkinson, Bill a local Hmong gang who ultimately bassador’s wife (Tilda Swinton) that Nighy and Terence Stamp are all take things one step too far. does. The core theme is you never remarkable. I’m pretty sure the venerable East- know what’s coming, applicable to The film opens with Cruise aptly wood gets carte blanche at Warner every facet of the capable and clever speaking German over English sub- Bros., because no studio exec worth narrative. titles and then smoothly transitions his or her salt would willingly “Button” wouldn’t be the success into Cruise simply delivering his greenlight this poorly acted and it is without the abundant gifts of dialogue in English. The technique heavily clichéd melodrama that’s Pitt and Blanchett, who are asked works well, but the lack of German more TV-movie-of-the-week than to inherit the subtleties of childhood accents throughout (Cruise speaks end-of-the-season Oscar bait. to old age without missing a beat. with a standard American accent Clint could do this part in his With the help of some eye-popping while several of his British-born sleep and he does, overplaying the technology (Pitt’s wrinkled face on co-stars speak with their natural wounded psyche/conflicted Catho- a Gollum-like body) and astounding British accents) will occasionally lic routine yet again — a tired cari- pull the viewer away from the story. cature of himself seen one time too age makeup (Blanchett in her early 20s, 50s, 80s — wow) the pair are But the accent problem is the only many from “Dirty Harry” to “Mil- virtual knockouts. glaring flaw, as production values lion Dollar Baby.” He delivers his Human exploration is king: com- (cinematography, costuming, set de- lines Clint-style, growling, “Get off ing of age with a local hooker, a sign, etc.) are all top notch. my lawn,” with the same threaten- brief tussle with WWII, treks to The tension that builds through- ing timbre as Harry Callahan’s “Go the Himalayas and a late-in-life out “Valkyrie” is palpable and the ahead, make my day.” Walt’s rac- connection with a long-lost father plot is incredibly compelling. The ist posturing is downright cringe- (Jason Flemyng). The Brad Pitt film valuably demonstrates a Ger- worthy and one has to ponder his voice-over is emotionally detached man patriotism and nobility that questionable choices for the pivotal but beneficial. was invisible to many who wit- roles of Thao and Sue: wooden, “Button” is more journey than nessed only Hitler’s authoritarian amateur performances that make movie, every scene an artistic im- influence. These men and women Walt’s obvious shortcomings look pression of the nuances of maturing. showed courage and resolve in the worse, not better. Ditto the local If, according to Benjamin Button, face of tyranny — kudos to Singer priest (Christopher Carley), whose our lives are defined by opportuni- and Cruise for bringing the tale to constant refrain on redemption has ties, even those we miss, don’t let Tinseltown. the dramatic heft of a wet hankie. this be one of them. The climax is an overindulgent Rated: PG-13 for violence and grasp at something meaningful that Rated: PG-13 for brief violence, brief strong language. 2 hours. misses by a country mile. “Torino” sexual content and language. 2 reeks of a bad vanity project — dis- hours, 47 minutes. — Tyler Hanley appointing doesn’t begin to describe it. — Jeanne Aufmuth Gran Torino -1/2 (Century 16, Century 20) Clint Rated: R for language and vio- Valkyrie ---1/2 Eastwood lays a goose egg with this lence. 1 hour, 56 minutes. (Century 16, Century 20) Tom uncharacteristically dreary drama Cruise continues his career-long about the limits of respect and tol- — Jeanne Aufmuth trend of working with cinema’s top erance. To view the trailers for “Frost/ Eastwood stars and directs him- Nixon,” “A Christmas Tale,” “The directors. 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Page 26ÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Eating Out Too tired to UNIVERSITY & COWPER NOW SERVING cook din-din? Shop the 500 Block of University Avenue for Food, Following are condensed versions, in alpha- betical order, of longer restaurant reviews Fashion, Furniture , Art, & Accessories published in the Weekly over the past several Let Santa years. This week’s reviews begin where the list ended one week ago. deliver you an Zitune, 325 Main St., Los Altos (650) 947-0247 San Francisco-quality food minus the long early present. drive. The food is Moroccan with Mediter- ranean and Middle Eastern accents, classic French technique and California immediacy. Other restaurants, mainly Indian and Chi- nese, ply this upscale ethnic trade, often Handcrafted Excellence from California Dairy with awkward results. Zitune’s cultural Call for a Fresh hybrid feels seamless. Tues.-Sun. 11:30 650-322-5189 650.289.0719 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed March Hot Pizza 9, 2007) zpizza, 146 Castro St., Mountain View The Modern Living (650) 314-0088 2007 Now open for lunch FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES Pizza at this casual joint boasts organic to- & dinner Sun. - Fri. mato sauce and low-fat mozzarella cheese, with wheat crusts and soy “cheese” avail- Menlo Park able. Specialty pizzas include the Mexican Uncomplicated, timeless clothing (with salsa, spicy lime chicken, avocado, 1001 El Camino Real sour cream, onions and cilantro) and the 324-3486 515 Cowper Street, Palo Alto Berkeley Soy Cheese Veggie. Salads, Pizzza-2-Go 650.325.0941 pasta, sandwiches and desserts (“apple pie 989 El Camino Real www.modernlivingtoday.com 650.322.9983 pizza”), too. 989 El Camino Real 328-1556 Zucca, 186 Castro St., Mountain View 328-1556 (650) 864-9940 Los Altos “Zucca,” meaning squash in Italian, serves 227 First St. up the flavors of the sunny Mediterranean, 941-9222 SimplyBe focusing on Italy, Turkey, Greece and south- ern France. Casually elegant, the dining salon & spa room and bar are comfortable and perfect for enjoying convivial meals with friends T: 650-323-1009 and family. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.- &INE /RIENTAL 2:30 p.m. Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 4:30-10 p.m., 528 University Ave, Palo Alto Fri.-Sat. 4:30-11 p.m. (Reviewed March 31, AND 4RIBAL 2UGS www.simplybesalon.com 2006) nails - skin - body therapy - hair 3TA, 156 Castro St., Mountain View (650) (650) 327-0668 988-1382 new years eve at the park 3ta bills itself as French-Thai cuisine, but the oft-convoluted fusion menu also includes Oysters on the ½ shell – Shrimp Fabulous Quality Wooden and Natural Toys stylings of India, Japan, China and Califor- cocktail – BBQ ribs and chicken nia. There’s everything from green papaya a la Carte salad to tempura to samosas. The friendly T-Bone – Filet Mignon – NY – ambience is aimed at a younger crowd and Menu Double cut pork chop – Surf & 650-326-9070 the menu is vegetarian-friendly, but 3ta and dancing to can feel like a hodgepodge. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 Turf with Filet Mignon & a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. Sat. 4:30-10 p.m. Lobster Tail – Monk Fish with our DJ’s latest (Reviewed June 22, 2007) and greatest hits! 4290 Bistro & Bar, Crowne Plaza Cabana, Pesto Sauce – Live Maine 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) Lobster & Sea Scallop Pasta – 857-0787 It’s no wonder that the Beatles purport- TEMPTING DESSERTS edly stayed at this hotel once upon a day: The design of the new Crowne Plaza is a gorgeous study in hip good taste and the brunch buffet is a steal. Open 24 hours a day (hotel restaurant), serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Brunch: Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Reviewed Dec. 3, 1999) A Matter of Thai, 242 State Street, Los Altos (650) 941-7702 The cleverly named dishes on the Thai menu include Dangerous Seafood, Mango Tangos with Chicken and Cashews on Fire. Many vegetarian, curry and salad options along with the entrees. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Don’t miss Abbey’s Diner, 403 University Ave., Palo the fun! Alto (650) 322-8294 Abbey’s was called Taxi’s until recently, and not much else appears to have changed. 27 University Avenue ■ Palo Alto ■ (650) 321-9990 (continued on next page) www.macarthurparkpaloalto.com
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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ iViLiÀÊÓÈ]ÊÓäänÊU Page 27 TRELLIS Eating Out (continued from previous page) (650) 949-2300 vegetable pilaf and Greek antipasto salad. Aldo Los Altos serves light and tasty Ital- Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-7 Burgers, fries, hot dogs and milkshakes ian fare with reasonable prices in a casual p.m. abound, and there’s still a hot potato bar. atmosphere. Particularly good are the tutti Amarin, 174-176 Castro St., Mountain The jukebox may take your quarter but not frutti (crispy calamari, portabella and arti- View (650) 988-9323 play your song. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; choke), lush tomato soup, and pasta dishes. Fresh and contemporary with traditional SEASONAL ITALIAN Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Desserts are worth the calories. Reason- For All Your Special Occassions, Thai touches. Wide range of vegetarian CUISINE WITH A Abundant Air Cafe, 1901 Embarcadero ably priced wines with emphasis on north- options, aromatic curries, lunchtime com- CALIFORNIA FLAIR Call Us You Will Love Road, Suite 104, Palo Alto (650) 858- ern Italian wine districts. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. plimentary soup of the day. Sun.-Thurs. 11 Our Customized Menus & Prices 1003 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Daily 5-10 p.m. a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 A breezy counter-service cafe, the restau- (Reviewed Nov. 30, 2005) p.m., 5-10:30 p.m. (Reviewed March 15, Open Christmas Eve & New Years Eve rant has a proximity to the Palo Alto Airport Alice’s Restaurant, 17288 Skyline Blvd., 1996) Open Christmas Day 5-10 pm that informs the riveted sheet-metal decor. Woodside (650) 851-0303 Amber Cafe, 600 W. El Camino Real, “Stackers” and other sandwiches clearly Alice’s serves a basic breakfast and lunch Mountain View (650) 968-1751 Private Banquet Rooms with Own Bar Full Bar have a devoted lunch following. Mon-Fri 7 menu. Evening fare includes a surprising “Indian bits and bites,” courtesy of the same 20-120 People (No room charge) The Best Terrace Patio in the Peninsula a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. menu of dishes, such as risotto, prawns, folks who brought you the acclaimed Amber Akane, 250 Third St., Los Altos (650) pork chops. Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., India Restaurant. Many smaller plates, such Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:00-2:30 941-8150 weekends 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Breakfast until 2 as lentil dumplings, “Chilli Cheese Toast,” Dinner: 7 Days/Week 5:00-10:00pm Refined atmosphere, lovely presentation p.m. daily. (Reviewed Aug. 22, 2003) Indian-style wraps, and chicken wings. Tan- and a local favorite for sushi. Lunch: Tue.- Nightly Free Parking Amanor Deli & Bakery, 856 W. El Camino doori dishes and combos, too, as well as Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Tue.-Sun. 650.326.9028 Real, Mountain View (650) 938-1333 lassi drinks. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 5-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 17, 2003) This small restaurant offers deli choices and 5-10 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Aldo Los Altos, 388 Main St, Los Altos with a Mediterranean twist, including grilled 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-10:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m. Amber India Restaurant, 2290 El Camino ; 0'%*#,*:'*.)/4#.& Real, Mountain View (650) 968-7511 CITY OF PALO ALTO NOTICE 30*%9&*3)'3-*,&#,3/ Inventive North Indian menu with many an equal number of mild and spicy dishes for TO DESTROY WEEDS Szechwan & Hunan Gourmet #6#*,#$,' vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Impres- ;#.15'4#.&%#4'2*.( sive service and picturesque atmosphere, ', #2'#6#*,#$,' including a buffet lunch served in gleaming NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 15, 2008, pursuant Call for special banquet and traditional brass vessels. Daily 11:30 a.m.- #8 2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed July 30, to the provisions of Section 8.08.020 of the Palo Alto Municipal -'23/. 4 catering menu 2004) Code, the City Council passed a resolution declaring that all weeds #,/,4/ American Italian Delicatessen & Gelat- growing upon any private property or in any public street or alley, +*.(+*.((/52-'4%/- ;! " eria, 139 Main Street, Los Altos (650) as defined in Section 8.08.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, 948-6745 constitute a public nuisance, which nuisance must be abated by the A full-service deli with gelato and espresso drinks. Other menu items include traditional destruction or removal thereof. Italian favorites such as lasagna and raviolis. Catering is also available. Daily 9 a.m.-5 Delicious Food At Delicious Prices! p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that property owners shall without delay remove all such weeds from their property, and the abutting Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, 790 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 961-6666 half of the street in front and alleys, if any, behind such property, This incarnation of an East Coast pizza joint and between the lot lines thereof as extended, or such weeds will ' ! ! ! "* may ring true with some or as an imposter be destroyed or removed and such nuisance abated by the city ( with others. Signature-style brick oven authorities, in which case the cost of such destruction or removal charred crust is paper thin, crisp and some- ) $ "( $ what dry. Good place for groups. Mon-Thu will be assessed upon the lots and lands from which, or from the 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat front or rear of which, such weeds shall have been destroyed or but same great quality 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. removed; and such cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or (Reviewed March 23, 2001) lands until paid, and will be collected upon the next tax roll upon )# %" Amigos Grill, 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 290, Portola Valley (650) 851-3997 which general municipal taxes are collected. All property owners " # This Mexican restaurant bills itself as a having any objections to the proposed destruction or removal of combination of “burrito-stand casual” and such weeds are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the Council PALERMO “upscale dining.” Full tequila bar and happy- ) #!% & of said city, to be held in the City Chamber of the City Hall in said city ITALIAN RESTAURANT hour appetizers. Daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on January 12, 2009, at seven o’clock pm., when and where their Andale Mexican Restaurant, 209 Univer- objections will be heard and given due consideration. sity Ave., Palo Alto (650) 323-2939 1010 El Camino Real Suite 140 Menlo Park This Cal-Mex eatery offers burritos, taqui- FIRE CHIEF tos, flautas, tamales, quesadillas, tortas, 650.322.2157 www.palermomenlopark.com crisp tacos and daily specials. The assort- CITY OF PALO ALTO Located behind Cafe Borrone and around the corner from Kepler’s Books ment will satisfy most cravings for Mexican food, without all of the lard and saturated fat. Highlights include the rotisserie chicken marinated in achiote, chile relleno and Baja- style fish. Aqua frescas are made fresh daily, along with sangrias and margaritas. Casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Mon.- Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 16, 2004) Angelo Mio, 820 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Get Help Park (650) 323-3665 “New Year’s Eve” Angelo Mio serves a variety of reasonably priced, Italian-based appetizers, a broad ar- ray of pastas and other entrees. The polenta is excellent. Veal and chicken dishes are Exotic Fine Dining 4-course menu good. Chocolate tart is an excellent dessert. Good service, festive decor. Full bar with an In these tough times, affordable, thoughtful wine list. Lunch Mon.- Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-2:30 seniors can turn to Avenidas for: $65/person p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Sat. 4:30-10 p.m.; Sun. Tax & Gratuity not included 4:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 11, 2005) Free reverse mortgage counseling Ann’s Coffee Shop, 772 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 322-0043 Free health insurance counseling Homemade pies, pot roast, soups, milk- Welcome Drink for Early Seating shakes and sandwiches in an old-fashioned Free tax assistance diner with genuine retro decor. The fresh Midnight Toast for Late Seating rhubarb pie may win over even those leery Free consultation with legal service of rhubarb. Breakfast served all day. No res- Free information & assistance ervations. No credit cards. Mon.-Sat.: 6:30 Live Entertainment: ”Pan Extasy” Caribbean Band a.m.-4 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. 15, 2003) Free 1/2 hour counseling session Antonio’s Nut House, 321 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 321-2550 Free loans of durable medical equipment Palo Alto’s only dive bar. Although the bar Stay overnight at Dinah’s Garden Hotel for only itself does not serve food, Taqueria Azteca Free support groups caters to the bar crowd with a variety of tra- $99.00 ditional tex-mex. And, of course, there are Free nutrition consultations plenty of peanuts. Daily 10-2 a.m. Free health screenings Applewood Inn, 1001 El Camino Real, Trader Vic’s at Dinah’s Garden Hotel Menlo Park (650) 324-3486 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Creative gourmet pizzas (toppings include sun-dried tomatoes, caviar, exotic cheeses), s WWWTRADERVICSPALOALTOCOM salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas Call (650) 289-5400 or available at lunch. Take-out available. Mon- visit www.avenidas.org Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 1, 2000)
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Santa Clara County: we obtain will be used for that purpose ested persons unless they have waived for Sale School, 2800 West Bayshore Road, Registrant/Owner began transacting Nolvia Carcamo, whether received orally or in writing. notice or consented to the proposed Belmont, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $1350000 Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara business under the fictitious business 786 Allen ct If the Trustee is unable to convey title action.) The independent administra- County: name(s) listed herein on Nov. 20,2007. Palo Alto, CA 94303. for any reason, the successful bidder’s tion authority will be granted unless an East Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $268000 EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE This statement was filed with the This business is owned by an individual. sole and exclusive remedy shall be the interested person files an objection to Los Altos Hills, 4 BR/3.5 BA - 2800 West Bayshore Rd. County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Registrant/Owner began transacting return of monies paid to the Trustee, the petition and shows good cause why $2,495,000 Palo Alto, CA 94303 County on November 26, 2008. (PAW business under the fictitious business and the successful bidder shall have the court should not grant the authority. This business is owned by a corpora- Dec 12, 19, 26, 2008, Jan 2, 2009) name(s) listed herein on March 23, no further recourse. If available, the A HEARING on the petition will be held Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA tion. SILVIACB 1994. This statement was filed with the expected opening bid and/or postpone- on JANUARY 21, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. $132,500 Mobile home in Mtn View, Registrant/Owner began transacting NETONOMIC County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara ment information may be obtained in Dept. 15 of the Superior Court of built 2001. 1100 sf, large kitchen, business under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County on December 2, 2008. by calling the following telephone California, Santa Clara County, located lots of windows. Near downtown. name(s) listed herein on 1.) Emerson, STATEMENT (PAW Dec 19, 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9 number(s) on the day before the sale: at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, Low space rent of $577/month. For 11/28/98, 2.) HeadsUp!, 1982. File No. 517406 2009) (714) 480-5690 or you may access 95113. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting This statement was filed with the sales information at www.ascentex. of the petition, you should appear at the info: Peter Lee, Keller Williams Palo The following person (persons) is (are) MCCARVER EXECUTIVE COACHING Alto, at 650-454-8518. County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara doing business as, 1).Silviacb, 2). com/websales. hearing and state your objections or file County on November 24, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TAC# 814164C written objections with the court before Netonomic, 454 ruthven ave, Palo Alto, STATEMENT (PAW Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008) ca 94301 PUB: PAW 12/12/08, 12/19/08, the hearing. Your appearance may be in Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $155,750 File No. 517911 12/26/08 person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE AUCTIONOMICS Santa Clara County: The following person (persons) is (are) A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of MV: 4BR/2BA AUCTIONOMICS INC. Fulcrum test preparation and Admission doing business as, McCarver Executive NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER the deceased, you must file your claim New mobile home. $159,000. Park rent AUCTIONOMIC INC. Solutions, Inc Coaching, 1536 Country Club Dr, Los ESTATE OF: with the court and mail a copy to the $835 mo. 415/517-8877 AUCTIONOMIX 454 ruthven ave Altos, CA 94024 Santa Clara County: HELEN EVA CORRIGAN personal representative appointed by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Palo Atlo, CA 94301. Palo Alto, 3 BR/1 BA - $929000 Michael D. McCarver, Case No. 1-08-PR-164271 the court within four months from the STATEMENT This business is owned by a corpora- 1536 Country Club Drive To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, date of first issuance of letters as pro- Redwood City, 2 BR/2 BA - $549000 File No. 516856 tion. Registrant/Owner has not yet Los Altos, CA 94024. contingent creditors and persons who vided in section 9100 of the California The following person (persons) is (are) begun to transact business under the Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $788,000 Jo M. McCarver may otherwise be interested in the Probate Code. The time for filing claims doing business as, 1.) Auctionomics, fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Redwood City, 5+ BR/4+ BA - 1536 Country Club Drive will or estate, or both, of HELEN EVA will not expire before four months 2.) Auctionomics Inc., 3.) Auctionomic This statement was filed with the $2999500 Los Altos, CA 94024. CORRIGAN and HELEN E. CORRIGAN. from the hearing date noticed above. Inc., 4.) Auctionomix, 2040 Tasso County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara This business is owned by a husband A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the Redwood Shores, 5+ BR/4+ BA - Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa County on December 3, 2008. and wife. Registrant/Owner has not yet filed by: JOHN P. CORRIGAN in the court. If you are a person interested in $1,285,000 Clara County: (PAW Dec 19, 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9 begun to transact business under the Superior Court of California, County of the estate, you may file with the court XONOMIC INC. 2009) San Carlos, 3 BR/2 BA - $958,000 fictitious business name(s) listed herein. SANTA CLARA. a Request for Special Notice (form 2040 Tasso Street MAX HEALTH SYSTEMS This statement was filed with the THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests DE-154) of the filing of an inventory San Carlos, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $1195000 Palo Alto, CA 94301 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara that JOHN P. CORRIGAN be appointed and appraisal of estate assets or of This business is owned by a corpora- STATEMENT County on December 16, 2008. as personal representative to adminis- any petition or account as provided in tion. 830 Commercial/ File No. 517162 (PAW Dec 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9, 16, ter the estate of the decedent. Probate Code section 1250. A Request Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to The following person (persons) is (are) 2009) THE PETITION requests the decedent’s for Special Notice form is available Income Property transact business under the fictitious doing business as, Max Health Systems will and codicils, if any, be admitted to from the court clerk. business name(s) listed herein. This PA: Downtown 236 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite probate. The will and any codicils are Attorney for Petitioner: statement was filed with the County 997 All Other Legals 120-4355 sf offices for lease. 112, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Santa Clara available for examination in the file kept /s/ S. Jack Chevlen, Esq. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County Photos, plans, pricing: County: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. by the court. 5902 Deerland Court on November 18, 2008. www.paoffices.com. 650/776-5390 Ernest Simon No: K370675 CA Unit Code: K Loan THE PETITION requests authority San Jose, CA 95124 (PAW Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008) 141 Towne Terrace, #14 No: 0022942429/MURANAGA AP #1: to administer the estate under the (408)369-8000 PRUDENCE ASSOCIATES Los Gatos, CA 95032 193-08-026 AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, Independent Administration of Estates (PAW Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2008) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME This business is owned by an individual. INC., as duly appointed Trustee under Act. (This authority will allow the person- 840 Vacation Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to the following described Deed of Trust al representative to take many actions NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL STATEMENT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing File No. 517197 transact business under the fictitious WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO without obtaining court approval. Before Rentals/Time Shares business name(s) listed herein. This THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in taking certain very important actions, Application: The following person (persons) is December 8, 2008 Bed & Breakfast B&B Hotel (are) doing business as, Prudence statement was filed with the County the forms which are lawful tender in however, the personal representative Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County the United States) and/or the cashier’s, will be required to give notice to inter- To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) Green Cool Modern Associates, 2395 Greer Rd., Palo Alto, of Applicant(s) is/are: BAILEY FOOD CA 94303, Santa Clara County: on November 25, 2008. certified or other checks specified in ested persons unless they have waived Pajaro Dunes Condo (PAW Dec 19, 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9, Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in notice or consented to the proposed GROUP LLC KOSHAMBI SHAH The applicants listed above are apply- 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA. On beach, 2395 Greer Rd. 2009) full at the time of sale to T.D. Service action.) The independent administration ocean view. Cable TV, VCR, CD, tennis, Company) all right, title and interest authority will be granted unless an inter- ing to the Department of Alcoholic Palo Alto, CA 94303 AUCTIONOMIC W/D. Pvt. deck, BBQ. Owner, conveyed to and now held by it under ested person files an objection to the Beverage Control to sell alcoholic UMANG SANCHORAWALA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 650/424-1747. [email protected] said Deed of Trust in the property petition and shows good cause why the beverages at: 2395 Greer Rd. STATEMENT hereinafter described: Trustor: KEIJI court should not grant the authority. A 548 EMERSON ST Waikoloa/Kolea Hawaii Palo Alto, CA 94303 File No. 517117 MURANAGA, LETICIA MURANAGA HEARING on the petition will be held on Palo Alto, CA 94301-1607 This business is owned by husband The following person (persons) is (are) Recorded March 20, 2007 as Instr. JANUARY 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. Type of license(s) Applied for: 850 Acreage/Lots/ and wife. doing business as, Auctionomic, 2040 No. 19348590 in Book —- Page —- of 15 of the Superior Court of California, 47- ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Registrant/Owner began transacting Tasso St, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Santa Official Records in the office of the Santa Clara County, located at 191 N. (PAW Dec 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9, 2009) Storage business under the fictitious business Clara County: Recorder of SANTA CLARA County; First St., San Jose, CA, 95113. IF YOU 20 Acre Ranches name(s) listed herein on Feb. 2008. Xonomic. Inc, 2040 Tasso St CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice OBJECT to the granting of the petition, Near Booming El Paso, Texas. (#1 This statement was filed with the Palo Atlo, CA 94301 of Default and Election to Sell there- you should appear at the hearing and Growth State!) $15,900. $200/down, County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara This business is owned by a corpora- under recorded August 27, 2008 as state your objections or file written $159/month. Roads, Views. Owner County on November 25, 2008. tion.. Registrant/Owner has not yet Instr. No. 19967464 in Book —- Page objections with the court before the Financing. Free Maps/Pictures. No (PAW Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008) begun to transact business under the —- of Official Records in the office of hearing. Your appearance may be in Credit Checks. 1-800-343-9444. fictitious business name(s) listed herein. CENTER STAGE PRODUCTIONS the Recorder of SANTA CLARA County person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE (10%/209 mths) (Cal-SCAN) This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Colorado Foreclosure STATEMENT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED the deceased, you must file your claim County on November 24, 2008. (PAW 40 ACRES $29,900. Outstanding File No. 517389 MARCH 12, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE with the court and mail a copy to the Dec 19, 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9, 2009) Views. Access to BLM Canyon Rec The following person (persons) is ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, personal representative appointed by Land. Financing. Call 1-866-696-5263 (are) doing business as, Center Stage MINERVA VENTURES IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. the court within four months from the x4843. (Cal-SCAN) Productions, 216 Creekside Drive, Palo MINERVA’S VIEW IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF date of first issuance of letters as pro- Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County: Montana Land CAREER BRIDGE BUILDER THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING vided in section 9100 of the California OLGA CELIS New Acreage Available -20 Acres near FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT Probate Code. The time for filing claims 385 Parkside Drive Round Up w/ Road & Utilities -$69,900. STATEMENT A LAWYER. 718 RUSTIC LN, MOUNTAIN will not expire before four months Palo Alto, CA 94306 File No. 517137 VIEW, CA 94040-3056 “(If a street from the hearing date noticed above. Did you -40 Acres w/ New Cabin near Winnett CAROLE MAIN -$89,900. Approved by TV hunter The following person (persons) is (are) address or common designation of YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the 216 Creekside Drive Celebrity TRED BARTA! Excellent area doing business as, Minerva Ventures, property is shown above, no warranty court. If you are a person interested in Palo Alto, CA 94306 for horses, hunting and ranching. Minerva’s View, Career Bridge Builder, is given as to its completeness or cor- the estate, you may file with the court This business is owned by a general Financing available. Western Skies Land 3927 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303- rectness).” Said Sale of property will a Request for Special Notice (form know? partnership. Co. 877-229-7840 4542, Santa Clara County: be made in “as is” condition without DE-154) of the filing of an inventory Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to www.WesternSkiesLand.com (Cal-SCAN) Marianna Grossman Keller, covenant or warranty, express or and appraisal of estate assets or of transact business under the fictitious 3927 Louis Rd implied, regarding title possession, or any petition or account as provided in • The Palo Alto Weekly is 855 Real Estate business name(s) listed herein. Palo Alto, CA 94303-4542. encumbrances, to pay the remaining Probate Code section 1250. A Request This statement was filed with the This business is owned by an individual. principal sum of the note(s) secured for Special Notice form is available adjudicated to publish Services County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Registrant/Owner began transacting by said Deed of Trust, with interest from the court clerk. County on December 3, 2008. as in said note provided, advances, if in the County of Santa 0.5% commission to Buy/Sell home business under the fictitious business Attorney for Petitioner: (PAW Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2008, Jan. 2, name(s) listed herein on 11/16/2008. any, under the terms of said Deed of /s/ Marian Malovos Konevich Clara. 2009) This statement was filed with the Trust, fees, charges and expenses of Malovos & Konevich 860 Housesitting the Trustee and of the trusts created CALAFIA CAFE & MARKET A GO GO County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara 166 Main Street • Our adjudication RELIABLE HOMESITTER by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County on November 25, 2008. Los Altos, CA 94022 MENLO PARK resident and Stanford held on: JANUARY 2, 2009, AT 10:00 STATEMENT (PAW Dec 19, 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9 (650)949-8400 includes the Mid- Hospital affiliate. Refined, Reputable A.M. *AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO File No. 517058 2009) (PAW Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2008) and Respectful. Available 6 to 9 months THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 190 N. Peninsula communities The following person (persons) is (are) to serve a discriminating couple. BOOTSTRAP FOUNDATION MARKET STREET, SAN JOSE, CA At NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER doing business as, Calafia Cafe & of Palo Alto, Stanford, Ken 399-6640 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the time of the initial publication of this ESTATE OF: Market A Go Go, 855 El Camino Real STATEMENT notice, the total amount of the unpaid GASPARINA MIRABELLA aka RINA Los Altos, and Suite 130 . Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa File No. 517682 balance of the obligation secured by MARIA MIRABELLA Clara County: Mountain View The following person (persons) is the above described Deed of Trust Case No. 1-08-PR-164315 Calafia Palo Alto, Inc (are) doing business as, BOOTSTRAP and estimated costs, expenses, and To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, 1533 Edmond Dr. • The Palo Alto Weekly FOUNDATION, 4090 Amaranta Ave, advances is $1,118,743.00. It is possi- contingent creditors and persons who San Carlos, CA 94070. Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara ble that at the time of sale the opening may otherwise be interested in the publishes every Friday. This business is owned by a corpora- County: bid may be less than the total indebted- will or estate, or both, of GASPARINA tion. Public SHARMON J. HILFINGER ness due. The undersigned mortgagee, MIRABELLA aka RINA MARIA Deadline: Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to 4090 AMARANTA AVE beneficiary or authorized agent for the MIRABELLA. transact business under the fictitious Noon Tuesday PALO ALTO, CA 94306, mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been business name(s) listed herein. This This business is owned by an individual. California Civil Code 2923.5(c) declares filed by: RICHARD MIRABELLA in the statement was filed with the County Call Alicia Santillan Registrant/Owner began transacting that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the Superior Court of California, County of Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County Notices business under the fictitious business mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s autho- SANTA CLARA. (650) 326-8210 x239 to on Nov 24, 2008. (PAW Dec 12, 19, name(s) listed herein in 1998. This rized agent contacted the borrower THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests 26, 2008, Jan 2, 2009) statement was filed with the County to assess the borrower’s financial that RICHARD MIRABELLA be appointed assist you with your legal 995 Fictitious Name MBA DT ANAGO Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County situation and to explore options for the as personal representative to adminis- advertising needs. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME on December 10, 2008. borrower to avoid foreclosure. Date: ter the estate of the decedent. Statement STATEMENT (PAW Dec 19, 26, 2008, Jan 2, 9, December 1, 2008 AHMSI DEFAULT THE PETITION requests authority E-mail asantillan@ HEADSUP! CHILD DEVELOPMENT File No. 517227 2009) SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as to administer the estate under the CENTER The following person (persons) is (are) SIBEL’S DAY CARE Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary Independent Administration of Estates paweekly.com EMERSON SCHOOL doing business as, MBA DT Anago, 260 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CHERYL L. MONDRAGON, ASSISTANT Act. (This authority will allow the person- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Higdon Ave # 1, Mountain View, CA STATEMENT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY al representative to take many actions STATEMENT 94041, Santa Clara County: File No. 517297 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. without obtaining court approval. Before File No. 517106 Miguel A. Acosta The following person (persons) is (are) BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711- taking certain very important actions, The following person (persons) is (are) 260 Higdon Ave # 1 doing business as, Sibel’s Day Care, 1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary however, the personal representative Page 32 • December 26, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly PALO ALTO WEEKLY Also online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Home GUIDE,OPEN PAGE HOME 35 Front RECYCLE TREE AT THE CURB ... The City of Palo HOME Alto recycling crews will pick up Christmas trees after the & holiday at the curb, as long as they are cut into 4-foot REAL ESTATE lengths, with the tree stands and all ornaments (including tinsel) removed. For infor- mation, call the Recycling Program at 650-496-5910 or visit www.cityofpaloalto. org/recycle.
NEW YEAR, NEW CLASSES ... Palo Alto Adult School is offering a variety of classes, aimed at improving one’s home, including “Upholstering: Basic Techniques” (Marjorie DuBoir and Ann Laveroni), Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to March 10 or Thursdays, Jan. 8 to March 12, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in Palo Alto High Jill Slater School Room 904, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. The class covers tech- The petals of one rose create a rose petal niques to refurbish furniture martini, a stunning placecard for honored — contemporary or antique New Year’s guests. — including rebuilding worn springs and changing the Whimsical Wreath style. Cost is $150. Also, Welcome guests with romantic and moody “Floral Design With Ikebana” candle-lit flowers. (Thanh Kosen Nguyen), Materials: which covers composition, Approximately 8 empty, small baby-food cutting techniques, use of jars pin frogs and containers 3 stems white daisy chrysanthemums and preserving cut-plant Large pillar candle materials, will be taught on Jill Slater Large round charger or plate Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to March Floral preservative/food and clippers 10, Directions: 1 to 4 p.m. at Cubberley Recycled baby-food jars hold stems of white chrysanthemums that surround a fat candle to form a Fill the baby-food jars with water that has Community Center, Room wreath. been treated with floral preservative. B-2, 4000 Middlefield Road, Cut the lateral stems off the main stem of Palo Alto. Cost is $35 (plus the mums. Now cut the laterals to varying $40 flower materials fee Floral holiday humdingers heights and insert them inside the water- payable to instructor). For filled jars. information, call 650-329- Flower power for worn-out wallets Set the candle in the middle of the round 3752 or visit www.pa- plate. adultschool.org. by Jill Slater Set some of the flower-filled jars on the ut some power back into the pocketbook by in place — the epitome of distinction, economy and plate around the candle, with other jars off HAZARDOUS-WASTE DAYS using fresh-cut flowers as holiday décor. Just ease. the plate but complementing the display. ... Start the year off right P a few brilliant stems can put some punch into Three to five stems of aromatic stargazers run with a trip to the Regional New Year’s celebrations or year-round accents. about six to seven bucks. That’s all that is needed to Rose Petal Martinis Water Quality Control Plant, With the tumble of our economy, brevity is best. fashion a natural air freshener. Fancy, joyous and fun are ways to describe 2501 Embarcadero Way, Luckily, one bunch, or even better, one flower, can A care-and-handling tip to all lily-lovers: Remove Rose Petal Martinis. These faux cocktails, Palo Alto, where you can furnish color, fragrance and beauty at minimal cost. the large pollen stamens when the flower opens, as made of rose petals, look mouth-watering drop off the nasty stuff For instance, three stems of white daisy chrysan- their staining power is potent. If pollen dust does and appealing but are completely undrink- you don’t want around themums make a robust centerpiece. This design mark precious fabric, resist rubbing; instead allow able. the house, including old takes advantage of all the short lateral stems that the dust to dry for 10 to 15 minutes. Then use Scotch Create these delectable delights for New pills, paint, pool chemicals, grow off the main stem. Gathered into small bou- tape to lift the pollen from the fabric. Year’s Eve or other special occasions. Lined household cleaners, pesti- quets the stems are set into recycled baby-food jars Mix roses petals and real olives to make a faux down the table or set at individual place set- cides and more. Visit www. that surround a fat candle. martini. It only takes one rose and about two min- tings, Rose Petal Martinis make a festive cleanbay.org for a list of A modest $3 to $5 is all this chrysanthemum cre- utes to mix up an absolutely undrinkable concoction. splash for any occasion. toxics that can be dropped ation will set you back. Plus, mums will last long after The non-alcoholic cocktail not only serves a purpose Materials (for 1 Rose Petal Martini): off by Palo Alto residents the party is over, at least two weeks. decoratively, but is also a conversation piece. 1 rose (any color) or try combining petals on the first Saturday of the To get the most out of your flowers, re-cut the stems Gathered in the center of the table or used as place from 2 different colored roses month, from 9 a.m. to noon, and change the water in the containers at least once cards, these delectable Rose Petal Martinis are ex- 1 martini glass beginning Jan. 3. Call 650- a week. In addition, use the floral preservative packs tremely quick and effortless to throw together. 1 stem of baby’s breath 496-5904 to schedule an that come with the bouquet. (Floral preservative is Roses are about $9 to $12 per dozen, which makes 1 olive appointment during the food for the flowers and really works to lengthen the the expense of this design easy to swallow. 1 toothpick week — a new feature this enjoyment period of any bouquet. All varieties last Preserve the “martinis” by chilling them in the ice- (Optional) name tag year. N longer when treated with food, clean water and a fresh box prior to the party’s start. Preserve precious cash Directions: cut.) and time by following the detailed how-to directions Remove the petals from the rose. You can Send notices of news and events Incidentally, the arrangement can be dispersed that follow. N even pluck out the petaled center to reveal the related to real estate, interior throughout the house when all the celebrations come Watch Jill Slater demonstrate easy floral tech- calyx or center of the rose. design, home improvement and to an end. Flowers have a long association with mood niques on her webcasts at www.flowerpossibilities. Fill the martini glass with petals and top gardening to Home Front, and fulfillment, so set them in unexpected places com and www.oodleboxtv.com. Or, tune in to Hen- it off with the petaled calyx. Sprinkle short Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, where they will be seen and admired. For example: ry’s Garden, KRON-TV Channel 4, www.henrys- stems of baby’s breath into the petaled cock- Palo Alto, CA 94302, or e-mail near the computer, by the stove or even in the show- garden.com or visit www.jillslater.com. tail to add a bit of faux froth. [email protected]. er. READ MORE ONLINE Skewer one olive onto the toothpick and Deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m. Another inexpensive, simple-to-create arrangement For more Home and Real Estate news, visit www.paloaltoonline. set into the Rose Petal Martini. involves fresh cranberries that hold stargazer lilies com/real_estate. (Optional) Insert the name tag.
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