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1866_LPCH_Katie_PAWeekly.indd 1 7/5/07 10:14:53 AM UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Pacific Art League loses board chair Baker resigns after one month of instead of working on League busi- 9. Five of the nonprofit’s six staff sad about her resignation. ness,” Baker wrote in her Feb. 8 res- members also resigned over the “I really thought I was a perfect presiding over struggling nonprofit ignation letter. holidays, spurred by the bitterness fit. ... I wasn’t involved in that big by Becky Trout “It was a bigger job and a lot more engendered by plans to sell the or- fight,” Baker said. “I had no idea the personal issues than Mary Anne ganization’s historic Ramona Street feeling was still so strong.” emaining tensions within the acrimonious. ever dreamed of,” departing board building, and a campaign to ward Baker said she plans to remain a Pacific Art League have led “These people are still all my member Katie Cooney said. off the sale. member of the league and still has R to the resignation of recently friends,” Baker said Wednesday. Baker was elected chairwoman On Jan. 16, Baker said she want- a lot of respect for the members of elected Board of Directors Chair- “Unfortunately, I’ve been forced of the board Jan. 16 after eight ed to help the league “continue and the board. woman Mary Anne Baker, although to spend increasingly more time new board members ousted all but prosper. I have a lot of ideas.” The building was not an issue Baker insists her departure was not defending or explaining decisions three previous board members Jan. Wednesday, Baker said she was (continued on page 7

EAST PALO ALTO Bike clinic hits the skids Lack of volunteers shutters East Palo Alto repair club by Sue Dremann ven with the Amgen Tour of California kicking off Sunday E in Palo Alto, a local resource for good, safe bicycles that has served more than 3,000 youth is closing. The Major Taylor Cycling Club of East Palo Alto, a community fixture for 14 years, is disbanding due to a lack of volunteers, according to the nonprofit’s secretary, Ken Kratz. Without the club, hundreds of young people will be riding unsafe bikes — if they have any at all, he added. Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Major Taylor has operated a twice-monthly bicycle repair clinic since 1995, helping youth to repair flat tires, twisted handlebars, bro- ken chains and brakes, according to Kratz, a public works inspector with the City of Santa Clara. The club has advocated for the in- stallation of bike lanes, offered jobs, Isn’t it romantic? taught skills and provided bicycle Yolanda Echeverria, a designer at Michaela’s Flower Shop in Palo Alto, creates an arrangement of red roses for Valentine’s Day. Echeverria education and safety training. and other staff members worked all day Wednesday and arrived at the crack of dawn Thursday to complete the massive number of orders. “It’s the only club in the South Bay that works directly with kids,” Kratz said. But “we’re getting old and tired.” unanimous City Council expressed naming a room after a company. The club received donations from PALO ALTO interest in revising existing guide- “If we as a council are comfort- high-tech companies, but there lines Monday night. able with corporations using dollars haven’t been enough volunteers, ac- Given the need to finance several to market on city facilities ... we just cording to Kratz. major construction projects — in- have to recognize what we’re doing “South Bay people are awfully City asks: What’s cluding libraries and a public-safety there,” Espinosa said. “That’s just busy. There’s not a big volunteer spir- building — city leaders are hoping not something I think is appropriate it here,” he said, comparing similar to garner some donations — within or that I’m comfortable with.” clubs to Oakland and San Francisco. in a name? guidelines — in exchange for nam- Yet other council members, in- “It’s a dirty job, getting grease all ing rights. cluding Kishimoto and Drekmeier, over your arms. I guess people don’t Public buildings may boast individuals’ names, The most controversial aspect of said they would consider offering want to get dirty.” but not corporations’, committee agrees the policy, it appears, will be the rooms or other smaller units to cor- The club was started by Anne role of corporations. For Vice May- porations. O’Neill, a former teacher in the Ra- by Becky Trout or Peter Drekmeier, council mem- “I think it would be beneficial venswood City School District, who alo Alto’s new police building suggested by the Palo Alto Policy bers Yoriko Kishimoto and Sid Es- when we got to the public with a saw a need in the community for safe can’t become the Taser Inter- and Services Committee Tuesday pinosa, naming an entire building bond ... if we weren’t asking the bicycles, Kratz said. P national Safety Building, but evening. for a company is out-of-bounds. public to fund the full (cost),” Drek- When he became involved in the it could be named after the CEO’s The three-member committee Corporations would not donate meier said. club, Kratz was struck by the over- granddaughter, with a Taser Inter- (minus an absent Councilman John money altruistically, said Espinosa, On Monday, Mayor Larry Klein whelming need. national Weapons Storage Room Barton) grappled with the details director of philanthropy at Hewlett- said he didn’t think the issue of “I saw these rusty bikes with bad inside, according to guidelines of a naming policy Tuesday after a Packard Company. He opposes even (continued on page 7) (continued on page 6) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 3 (650) 969-7663 Upfront Lic. #785441 Since 1975 OPEN SPACE 1901 Old Middlefield Way, #22 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 Mountain View, Ca 94043 (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson San Mateo County rejects ISCOUNT OUPON $400 D C EDITORIAL WITH INSTALLATION OF COMPLETE NEW ROOF Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Jocelyn Dong, Managing Editor Stanford trail plan Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Associate Editors Keith Peters, Sports Editor Tyler Hanley, Online Editor Supervisors cite a failure to negotiate Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor by Stanford University Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer by Don Kazak Arden Pennell, Becky Trout, Staff Writers Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Editor Karla Kane, Editorial Assistant Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer controversial proposal for a plan, even though Portola Valley G O S U IE RM ER Marjan Sadoughi, Veronica Weber, Staff trail/bike path along Alpine officials had approved a portion of ET AST POT PIES AND P Photographers Road was unanimously re- the trail/bike path project in their Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, A Lynn Comeskey, Kit Davey, Jack McKinnon, jected by the San Mateo County jurisdiction. Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Craig Wentz, Board of Supervisors Tuesday. The board’s rejection was based Contributors The rejection includes an $8.4 on a recommendation by Gordon 1010 Alex Papoulias, Veronica Sudekum, Richard To, Editorial Interns million offer by Stanford University and Supervisor Jerry Hill, who com- Nick Veronin, Arts & Entertainment Intern to pay for realignment of portions prised a two-person subcommittee DIFFERENT KINDSPS! Danielle Vernon, Photography Intern F SOU of Alpine Road and the building of on the Stanford proposal. OOF SOUPS! DESIGN Carol Hubenthal, Design Director a paved hiking/bicycle trail along “We have fully investigated this COME & SEE WHAT THE CRAVERY HAS TO OFFER Diane Haas, Sue Peck, Senior Designers Alpine Road. offer and conclude that it is not in GOURMET SAVORY PIES Dana James, Paul Llewellyn, Charmaine “There wasn’t an effort to negoti- the interest of San Mateo County Mirsky, Scott Peterson, Designers ate. At some point, you have to close and the region to accept this of- $2.00 OFF FRESH SOUPS, SALADS PRODUCTION the door,” board President Adrienne fer,” they said in a report to the full any Bowl of Soup with this coupon, valid Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager FINE WINES, ETC. Dorothy Hassett, Blanca Yoc, Tissier said of the board’s action, af- board. through the month of February 2008 Sales & Production Coordinators One coupon per person per visit please ter observing that “we’re right back They warned of legal trouble ADVERTISING where we started from.” ahead if the board approved the cur- THE LOS ALTOS CRAVERY • 378 MAIN STREETR EET Vern Ingraham, Advertising Director Tissier was referring to the board rent project. Adam Cone, Inside Sales Manager Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Asst. almost rejecting the offer last March, “The plan does not have the sup- Judie Block, Tony Gay, Janice Hoogner, Display when it instead delayed action for port of the environmental com- Advertising Sales Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales additional talks with the university. munity,” Gordon and Hill wrote in Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. The trail proposal by Stanford was a memo. “Implementation would Join the fun! Irene Schwartz, an attempt to comply with conditions probably lead to lawsuits against Inside Advertising Sales Alicia Santillan, Classified Administrative Asst. set by Santa Clara County in 2000 San Mateo County.” when it approved a new general use Plans for a separate trail along the ONLINE SERVICES Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online permit for the Stanford campus. One south side of Stanford lands is be- BUSINESS of those conditions was to build two ing held up pending resolution of a Theresa Freidin, Controller hiking trails to link the flatlands to lawsuit by the Committee for Green Haleh Yee, Manager of Payroll & Benefits the foothills through its lands. Foothills, which is challenging the Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant Elena Dineva, Tina Karabats, Cathy Stringari, The proposed Alpine Road align- Alpine Road trail plan. Doris Taylor, Business Associates ment places the bulk of the trail out- Larry Horton, Stanford’s director ADMINISTRATION side Stanford lands. of government and community rela- Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & Stanford’s offer currently will tions, argued before the supervisors Promotions Director; Rachel Palmer, Promotions & Online Assistant remain on the table until Dec. 31, Tuesday that more time should be Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Ruben Espinoza, 2011. 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Page 4 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront SCHOOLS School board: Can’tkeepwarmwithoutburningthroughcash? GreenNowcanhelp! Fight ‘devastating’ state budget cuts Weprovidepersonalenergyandwatersavingsplans. Palo Alto joins statewide outcry over proposed $4.4 billion slash in education funds ScheduleanindividualizedHomeReviewwithustodayand by Arden Pennell saveupto40%onenergy&waterbillspermonth! rging the community to pro- Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and Assem- president of Santa Clara County’s GreenNowHelpsSaveMoney&theEnvironment test “devastating, unprec- blyman Ira Ruskin (D-Redwood Sixth District PTA. U edented” state budget cuts City), says: “It’s like feeding a star athlete Contact:6502880835 that could take $1 million from Palo “Failure to secure Proposition 98 bread and water and then demand- Alto schools and $4.4 billion from funding by February 24 will mean ing a gold performance,” she said. [email protected] schools statewide, the school board deep teacher layoffs across the Before proposing cuts, www.greennowusa.com then did so itself Tuesday night. state. New teachers master their Schwarzenegger had earlier an- The board unanimously ap- craft over time. Erratic budgets nounced that 2008 would be the proved a letter decrying Gov. Ar- disrupt this training and stability.” “Year of Education” in California nold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to Locally, the suspension could — a time of increased state atten- suspend minimum school-funding cause significant losses of about tion to educational quality. guarantees under Proposition 98. $921,000 from next year’s school In other business, the board: “These cuts really go beyond the budget, Chief Business Officials ● Heard an update that the dis- Stanford abstract and typical sort of budget Bob Golton and Cathy Mak re- trict will work with the consulting cuts,” board Vice President Barb ported last month. firm McKinsey & Company to cre- Driving School Mitchell said. That includes $809,000 from the ate a Strategic Plan by early May. The “devastating, unprecedent- district’s 2008-09 General Fund, Board members Camille ed” cuts would lead to thousands $237,000 from special education Townsend and Melissa Baten Cas- DRIVERS ED/TRAINING PACKAGE of teacher lay-offs statewide, gut- and $606,000 from categorical well worked with Superintendent www.StanfordDrivingSchool.net ting schools and wasting money al- programs such as secondary- Kevin Skelly to select McKinsey, ready spent on training, she said. school counseling, textbooks and whose consultants will work pro “It would be similar to the state the gifted-education program, bono. investing billions of dollars of Mak said. “This is incredibly generous. ... Winter in-Class Schedule taxpayer money in building a new This would be a several-million- $ Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 highway and then churning it up dollar project if we had to pay for Tues 2/19 Wed 2/20 Thurs 2/21 Fri 2/22 the next year.” It’s like feeding a it,” Baten Caswell said. 30off Sat 3/8 Sun 3/9 Sat 3/15 Sun 3/16 Schwarzenegger announced an The district will use feedback WITH THIS AD emergency budget to address the star athlete bread from three sources: interviews state’s $14.5 billion deficit in Janu- and water and then with school officials, a public on- (Èxä®Ê{™Î‡£™ÇnÊUÊΙÈäÊ Ê >“ˆ˜œÊ,i>]Ê*>œÊ
Ìœ ary. He called for cutting educa- demanding a gold line survey, and randomly selected For more information on getting your permit, visit our website at: tion funding by 10 percent, which focus groups of students, parents would require suspending the performance. and teachers, Skelly said. www.StanfordDrivingSchool.net 1988-approved Proposition 98. — Barbara Spreng, A district team will work with The suspension would lead to president of Santa Clara county's McKinsey consultants to refine the $400 million in cuts this fiscal Sixth District PTA feedback into a plan, he said. THE PALO ALTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE year and $4 billion in cuts in the ● Discussed plans to put a $378 AND THE PALO ALTO WEEKLY next fiscal year beginning in July. million bond measure to renovate are pleased to announce the The legislature has until Feb. 24 and expand schools on the June 3 TH to respond to the proposal for this ballot. 29 ANNUAL year. The ballot description, presented To convince lawmakers not to at a Jan. 22 board study session, TALL TREE AWARDS suspend Proposition 98, educa- now has a vow to make schools tors across the state have kicked sustainable and energy-efficient, April 17, 2008 into protest mode, board President An additional $38,000 could be Golton said. Crowne Plaza Cabaña Dana Tom said Tuesday. lost from child care and $93,000 It also contains a reimburse- The letter, drafted by Mitchell from adult education, she said. The ment clause that will let the dis- 4290 El Camino Real and Tom, accompanied a resolu- effect on this year’s budget would trict start planning to build a new Mediterranean Ballroom tion protesting the suspension — be minimal, she said. pool at Gunn High School now based on a template the California Several community members then switch funding for the project 5:30-7:00 p.m. Silent Auction School Boards Association had voiced their protests at the meet- over to bond money if the measure distributed statewide. ing. passes in June, he said. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Dinner and Program “We really are in this boat to- California already spends abys- The board will vote on Feb. 26 gether,” Mitchell said. mally low sums on education, on whether to place the measure The board waived its usual two- ranking 46th in the nation, Triona on the ballot. Honoring meeting discussion rule to approve Gogarty, president of the Palo Alto ● Discussed plans to install syn- OUTSTANDING CITIZEN the letter and resolution. Educators Association, said. thetic turf on fields at Gunn and MEGAN SWEZEY FOGARTY The letter, addressed to Children can’t succeed in penni- Palo Alto high schools using an Schwarzenegger, state Sen. Joe less schools, said Barbara Spreng, anonymous donation the board ac- OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL cepted in November. LINDA LENOIR Construction should begin by MEMORIAL SERVICES May 1 and end by Aug. 15, accord- OUTSTANDING BUSINESS ing to a plan Skelly presented to Arnold Eldredge, 83, a resident of Woodside, died Feb. 6. A memo- the board. IDEO rial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Rather than pay to dispose of dirt Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Menlo Park. dug up when laying the new turf at OUTSTANDING NON-PROFIT Gunn, the district should use the CANOPY James Gere, 82, a professor emeritus at Stanford University, died Jan. dirt to level out and reshape the 30. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. at the lower fields, the plan states. First Congregational Church of Palo Alto. The plan also promises to dis- cuss changes in night-time use of Michael Litfin, 63, assistant director of the Palo Alto Children’s The- the fields or use by new groups Online registration: www: PaloAltoChamber.com atre, died Feb. 1. A “celebration of life” memorial will be held Sunday, with neighbors near the schools. FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre. The board will vote on Feb. 26 on whether to allow construction Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Harold Orcutt, 89, a resident of Palo Alto, died Feb. 10. A memorial bidding to begin on the fields. ■ (650) 324-3121 service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. at Alta Mesa Memorial Staff Writer Arden Pennell can Park in Palo Alto. be e-mailed at apennell@paweek- ly.com.

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 5 Upfront 7),3/.&2!.+,).(!27//$ Age 95, died applied his creative skills in various government agencies, January 31, 2008, including the Naval Research Laboratory, Office of Naval News Digest surrounded by family Research, and National Bureau of Standards. With the at Stanford Hospital. formation of the National Science Foundation in 1951, he Halberstam driver gets five days in jail A University of California-Berkeley journalism student who was at the Wilson was born was selected Assistant Director for Administration. wheel during a 2007 Menlo Park car crash that claimed the life of Pulitzer in San Francisco on His career took him and his family all over the world Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam has been sentenced to five December 31, 1912 with Stanford Research Institute and other development days in the sheriff’s work program. Kevin Lloyd Jones, 27, appeared nervous when he faced San Mateo and attended Lowell organizations. In these assignments he transcended Superior Court Judge Mark Forcum Thursday. Before he was sentenced High School. At cultures and politics to improve the lives of people in Jones read a previously written statement, apologizing for the Halberstam Stanford University, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Iran, Peru, Saudi Arabia, family’s loss. class of ‘34, his sister Kuwait, and Egypt. “His memory will guide my decisions. ... My career as a journalist will be a tribute to his life,” Jones said in the statement. Sally introduced him Wilson, a resident of Portola Valley for the last 40 A probation report recommended that Jones be sentenced to nine to his future wife of 69 years, Lee Lewis. years, will be missed by his devoted wife Lee; sister, Sally months in jail for the misdemeanor, but Forcum, as well as Deputy Dis- Wilson began his lifelong interest in chess and bridge de Bivort; three children, Margaret Milledge of Palo Alto trict Attorney Shin-Mee Chang disagreed. Because of the level of remorse Jones has shown throughout the proceedings, the district attorney’s office at age nine. He became the Lowell High School chess CA, Sara Arnold of Lexington MA, and Lewis Harwood recommended five days in jail as well as community service. champion, and especially enjoyed competing with his of Bethesda MD, and their spouses; five grandchildren Forcum agreed, sentencing Jones to five days of jail time, which may lifetime friend, Bill Hewlett. Wilson later wrote that bridge and four great grandchildren. Wilson’s immediate and be served through the Sheriff’s Work Program, as well as 200 hours of community service. Forcum specified that Jones will do his community and chess provided him with “insight into ethics, morality, extended families, plus friends around the world, will service in schools, helping children read and write. analytical thinking, risk taking, forward looking, and the always remember “Papa Willie’s” love of adventure, global Halberstam’s daughter Julia sent a letter to be entered into court, Chang importance of family and friends.” perspective, spirited intellect, and above all, his colorful said. In the letter she said that her father would not have wanted Jones to A Naval Officer during WW II, he served as an stories. A celebration of Wilson’s life will be held in the go to jail, but because of his “chronic carelessness” behind the wheel of a car he should not have a driver’s license. administrative and budget analyst in Washington, D.C. He spring. Jones has previous infractions including driving under the influence, being the party at fault for an accident and speeding, according to his PAID OBITUARY probation report. Halberstam, 73, of New York City, was killed in a three-car collision near the Dumbarton Bridge last April 23. The crash occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. on the westbound Bayfront Expressway at Willow Road, according to Menlo Park police. ■ —Bay City News Service New crime-tracking system launches in Palo Alto A new online site launched Wednesday that allows Palo Alto residents to track crime in their neighborhoods. The free system, CrimeReports.com, will send alerts via e-mail when a crime has occurred within the past 24 hours, according to the company, Public Engine. Users of the site can also view a map identifying the locations of crimes, presented through a Google Maps interface. Crime information is uploaded at 6 a.m. daily, according to Palo Alto police Sgt. Sandra Brown. The Palo Alto Police Department will pay $100 to $200 per month for the service, Brown said. Other Bay Area police departments — San Jose, Los Gatos, Gilroy and Fremont — are also participating, according to the Web site. The site lists residential and commercial burglaries, thefts, auto burglar- ies and thefts from autos, rapes, homicides, assaults and robberies and other crimes. ■ —Sue Dremann

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as far away as San Francisco and the Bike clinic East Bay, according to Kratz he said. (continued from page 3) The club’s board of directors is tires and no brakes the first day I selling off the assets and will donate came there,” he said. the container used to house bike Kratz would collect discarded tire parts and tools to the Bicycle Ex- tubes, donated by the Bikestation. change in Mountain View, a charity “I wrapped 50 of the tubes around that fixes bikes and gives them away my chest” as he himself biked to the to needy children and adults, he said. club, he said. “I looked like the Mi- By June 30, the club’s nonprofit sta- chelin Man.” tus will be forfeited. The club helped bikeless families “Still, if a group wants to come for- create new ones from donated parts ward to take over the nonprofit, we through its “earn a bike” program. would transfer it to them,” he said. Kratz recalled a mother and daughter The club was formed in part to de- who came to the repair clinic. He put velop a common shared experience them to work patching 50 tubes. At between communities with disparate the end of the day, they had earned social, economic and cultural distinc- bikes to take home, he said. tions, Kratz said. The club also set up repair clin- Marshall “Major” Taylor was a ics at popular school bike rodeos, world cycling champion in 1900. where Kratz estimated 50 percent He set record-breaking world speed of bicycles are not rideable. At one records and was the first African rodeo, volunteers found that none of American to become the premier the bikes were safe. sports figure in a major American “We brought our own bikes from popular sport, according to the club’s the club for the kids to ride,” he Web site. ■ said. For information about the club, On a good day, the club had a doz- visit at www.mtcc.us. en volunteers and helped 60 youths at Staff Writer Sue Dremann can be one time. But numbers had dwindled e-mailed at sdremann@paweekly. down to four or five volunteers from com. Page 6 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront Pacific Art League exodus. modestly priced but very good qual- (continued from page 3) The board’s executive director ity art that comes out of the artists in Stephanie Demos remains on medi- the community,” Smith said. in her resignation, Baker said. She cal leave, several board members “One of the major things we’re authored a resolution, approved said. trying to do is have a strong link to unanimously by the board Jan. 30, A temporary employee and former the membership,” he said. which said “there will be no further board member-turned staff contrac- Members will be informed and attempt to sell our building.” tor Karen Gutfreund are administer- are invited to attend board meet- Walter Smith, the previous vice ing the organization, Cooney said. ings, he said. chair and a leader of the “Vote No” Jacobi said she and other volun- The board also plans to revive a campaign opposing the building’s teers are pitching in to learn com- newsletter for its members, Smith sale, said he will serve as an interim puter systems and take care of other said. chairman until the board’s Feb. 20 necessary tasks. In the future, the organization meeting. Using volunteer labor, the organi- might host poetry readings, eve- Smith, and board member zation will be able to slim down the ning art shows and other events to Donnasue Jacobi, also a leader of size of its paid staff, one of the new involve the broader community, the “Vote No” campaign, down- board’s goals, Smith said. Smith said. played the effect of Baker’s resig- The board is also working on But, in general, the rebuilding ef- nation. plans to rehabilitate and possibly fort is proceeding well, Smith said. “This is not a major change,” expand its building at 668 Ramona “We have a lot of people come in Smith said, adding, the transition St. and say, ‘I’m so thankful you guys between boards is “working out Smith said the project, which saved the art league,’” Jacobi said. fairly well. includes a seismic retrofit and im- Smith said the new board hopes to “I think if you came around the proving the building’s accessibil- remain “homogenous.” building, you’d see there’s a certain ity, would cost between $2 and $4 “We want to move along as a uni- excitement,” Smith said, million. The board intends to begin fied group,” he said. An organization encompassing fundraising soon, he said. The next board meeting is sched- 600 artists “will never be plain and To expand its reach into the com- uled for Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 simple. But that’s part of its charm,” munity, the board is expanding its p.m. at 668 Ramona St. ■ Smith said. offering of entry-level art classes, Staff Writer Becky Trout can A top priority is to keep the league he said. be e-mailed at btrout@paweekly. operating following the recent staff The gallery will focus on “more com.

Names ine any proposed names before they tain the existing policy. (continued from page 3) are finalized. The new policy also needs to ad- Drekmeier said he would prefer dress challenging situations, such as naming an entire building after a to only name an entire building af- a proposal by Taser International, company would even arise. ter an individual if he or she paid the committee agreed. “You just don’t have the type of for the majority of the cost. The city should also examine the traffic (to make it worthwhile),” The new Mitchell Park project signage and any other items, such as Klein said. “We’re kidding our- might offer two naming opportuni- a portrait, which might be offered selves if that’s even going to come ties: one for the library and another to the donor, the committee agreed. up.” for the community center, the com- But logos wouldn’t be allowed. Yet the city should allow its mittee voted unanimously. Bidding to name a building won’t volunteer fundraisers to offer the In general, the city is going to try be allowed either. naming rights, Klein said, which to avoid renaming buildings, parks “I don’t think it’s a process that he called a “significant weapon” in and other properties, although would sit well with Palo Altans,” the fundraising arsenal. names such as “Downtown” or Espinosa said. The city should also allow groups “Main” could be replaced, the com- City staff will return to the Policy such as a “Friends of” organization mittee said. and Services Committee March 18 to develop a list of naming opportu- “City policy is not to change the with a draft of a new policy, Mo- nities for each project, the commit- name unless there are compelling rariu said. ■ tee agreed Tuesday. The list would reasons to do so,” Assistant to the Staff Writer Becky Trout can need to be approved by the council, City Manager Kelly Morariu told be e-mailed at btrout@paweekly. which would also be able to exam- the committee, which agreed to re- com.

The Public Agenda

PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL ... At 6 p.m., the council plans to hold a closed session to discuss negotia- tions with Foothill College about Cubberley Community Center. Then, it plans to discuss the adjusted 2007-08 budget and the city manager recruitment process. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, The Bowman program builds Feb. 19, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). confidence, creativity and PALO ALTO HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD ... The board plans to discuss a proposed addition and modifications to 345 Lincoln Ave. and its historic water tower. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. Wednes- academic excellence. day, Feb. 20, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Lower School - Grades K - 5 PALO ALTO FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to discuss Destination Palo Alto and en- terprise funds. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Council Conference Room at Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Individualized, self-directed program PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to discuss Alma Plaza, an ultravio- let wastewater treatment facility proposed for 2501 Embarcadero Way and a three-unit town home pro- Rich international & cultural studies posed for 649 to 653 Homer Ave. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Proven, Montessori approach PALO ALTO PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ... The commission plans to discuss the California Avenue sculpture project, Color of Palo Alto and art for San Francisquito Creek. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. State-of-the-art facility Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). ■ Low student-teacher ratio

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Page 8 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly ArtsA weekly guide to music, & theater, art,Entertainment movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace Danielle Vernon

With new single and video, East Palo Alto teacher and Bay Area rap- pers urge kids to finish high school

Above: East Palo Alto Charter School teacher and rapper Stephen Ashford (center) stands with some of the students who appear in the video for “Stay in School,” the hip- hop project he put together. Below: Lashea Ashford (Stephen’s daughter) and Abria Kepney demonstrate some of their dance moves from the video, as Stephen Ashford watches.

by Alexander Papoulias n the Bay Area in- could get the artists them-hem- zi, Keak Da Sneak, Battle involved, because we all dependent rap scene selves to tell the kids too stastayy Locco, Dem Hoodstarz, share a similar vision. Re- O he’s known as Kon- in school, they just mimightght San Quinn, Mac & A.K., ally, the only challenge was tac, but his students at listen,” Ashford said. BornBorn the Jacka, Cellski, Erase-E the scheduling.” the East Palo Alto Char- in East Palo Alto and raisedaised and Kontac. All proceeds To illustrate this enthusi- ter School just call him in Richmond, Ashfordd has from the sale of the CD and asm, Streeter recounted an Mr. Steve. Kontac, a.k.a. seen the effect of soaringaring the single on iTunes will go anecdote: “San Quinn, a Stephen Ashford of Rich- dropout rates firsthand,, and directly to buy books, train- San Francisco rap legend, mond, has been rapping in he has made it his missionssion ing tools and materials for had a prior engagement on the Bay Area for years and to encourage and inspirespire Peninsula schools. the day we were set to film. has built up a sizeable re- the young people he ccaresares Director Hayves Streeter He called us while we were sume, having worked with so much for. of Transvideo Studios in on the set to let me know such artists as E-40, 2 Live In the intro to “Stayay inin Mountain View shot most he really wanted to do his Crew and Ice-T. School,” he says: “Wee ggotot With new single and video, East Palo Alto of the video on location at part in the video, and to The latest project that a problem here in the BayBay the East Palo Alto Char- ask if it wasn’t too late to Ashford has put together is Area. Roughly 45 percentrcent teacher and Bay Area rappers urge kids ter School, with students get down to East Palo Alto. especially near to his heart, of all inner-city minorityority to finish high school performing alongside the Once I told him we could and just as important to kids aren’t finishing highhigh rappers they idolize. “The fit him in, he raced down those who volunteered their school. So what I did was video has an important mes- to film his scene. To me, time and their talent to be put together some of your sage, delivered by powerful that meant a lot. It showed part of it. The single “Stay favorite rappers from the voices in the industry who me that these artists really in School” and its accom- Bay Area, to tell you that many kids look up to. Being cared.” panying music video, fea- school is cool.” able to direct and produce In the song, San Quinn turing a team of Bay Area Ashford used his clout in the video was a great expe- says: rappers, are a call to at-risk the hip-hop community to rience,” Streeter said. young people from around assemble a group of rap- The artists who volun- “Educated. Motivated. the country, to value educa- pers to record the song teered to be part of the You’re gonna make it. tion and not abandon hope and perform in the video. project showed genuine Being grown is comin’,

for a brighter future. The musicians collectively Danielle Vernon enthusiasm for it, Ashford know it’s overrated. “All of the kids around go by the name Bay Area said. “I already knew all of School is what’s crackin’, here look up to these Bay Rappers Care (B.A.R.C.); the rappers except for one. Area rappers. I thought if I the lineup is: E-40, Mug- It was easy to get everyone (continued on next page)

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ing experience for a young man from in an e-mail. “Hopefully this project Bay Area rappers Richmond. “There were hardly any will affect kids the same way songs (continued from previous page) other black students in Marin, so I like ‘Self Destruction’ and ‘Time lose it and you’re lackin’. stood out. But it wasn’t a bad thing. for Peace’ did the youth of our gen- College degree like you’re 10 It was a change of pace, and I got to eration.” Please call Coleen at 408-325-5159 or email times platinum.” see a different side of life. People So far, the response to the song [email protected] really looked out for each other,” and video has been overwhelmingly Rapper Mugzi of Vallejo brought Ashford said. encouraging, Ashford said. Local kids from the football team he His past as a high school and col- radio has been especially support- coaches to see the filming, and to lege athlete, combined with his love ive, with stations such as Wild 94.9 take part in the video. DaShawn for young people, drew Ashford to a and 106 KMEL putting “Stay in Dew, who goes by the name Battle career in sports education. He began School” into regular rotation. Locco, gave out T-shirts and stickers as an aide in 2000, teaching P.E. at “Jazzy Jim at 94.9 has been in- for his group Federation to the kids the East Palo Alto Charter School credible,” Ashford said. “Once we watching. Dew started the nonprofit where his wife, Lerisa Puckett, was recorded the song, I dropped off a organization Effect Inc., which is a special-education instructor. Eight copy of it — just burned on a blank based out of San Diego and aims years later, Ashford has settled into disc — at the station for them to lis- to reach many of the same goals a life where he is able to be both the ten to. Jazzy Jim played it on the air for inner-city youth as Ashford and rapper Kontac and the popular P.E. that night. This was before we had B.A.R.C. teacher Mr. Steve. an actual pressing of the CD, and “The lack of hope in these urban long before we made the video.” communities is a national crisis. It seems now that the word about I’m all about motivating our youth ‘We got a problem “Stay in School” is spreading far be- to be productive and active,” Dew here in the Bay Area. yond YouTube and local radio. “I’ve said. “Doony, of my group Fed- Roughly 45 percent of been getting tons of e-mails saying eration, met Kontac and thought it ‘Thank you,’ and ‘Keep up the good was meant for him and me to con- all inner-city minority work.’ Not just from people in the nect because our goals are so much kids aren’t finishing Bay, either. I’ve gotten messages alike.” from folks in New Mexico and as Ashford started listening to such high school.’ far out as Baltimore,” Ashford said. rap artists as Run-DMC, The Fat Upcoming projects for Ashford —Teacher/rapper Stephen and the B.A.R.C crew include turn- Boys and LL Cool J as a kid grow- Ashford, in “Stay in School” ing up in Richmond, and by the late ing “Stay in School” into a full- ‘80s he was writing his own rhymes. Ashford first combined his mu- length album, doing a remix of the Ashford started making contacts in sical talent and his work with kids single, and publishing B.A.R.C., the local hip-hop community, meet- in 2005 with a project he called the magazine. Modeled after other A>D=3CA8?5>ACF>8=2;D343 ing rap mogul Master P and his “Learning in Motion.” With a grant children’s educational journals such 38B2>E4AE>;E>>E4AB40B34;8E4AH brothers at the No Limit Record from For Youth By Youth, an East as Highlights, the magazine will Take a trip overseas where your custom-built souvenir is part of an unforgettable Store that P opened in Richmond in Palo Alto organization dedicated to offer games, puzzles, stories and experience. Along with generous savings, complimentary round trip tickets for two, VIP the early ‘90s. eliminating violence from the lives interviews conducted and written delivery at the home of Volvo in Sweden, home shipment services and more. Too good to Later, going by the name Kontac, of city youth, Ashford took a group by elementary school-age kids. The be true? Not with the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program. Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime. he honed his skills as an MC, tour- of young people into a studio for an first issue will feature an interview 6h`[dgL^aa^VbCVh]!dkZghZVhYZa^kZgnheZX^Va^hi# ing with the sometimes-infamous adventure in recording music. The with NBA star Carmelo Anthony 2 Live Crew, performing with the result was the album “Learning in and will hit stores Feb. 22. group and as a solo artist. Ashford Motion,” a kid-friendly hip-hop In the meantime, Ashford contin- OLLVO OVERSEASDELIVERY recorded his first solo material in CD, with raps about multiplication, ues to focus on supporting and mo- 1993 with his cousin, producer spelling and history. tivating young people. The “Stay in Cholly J. Fifteen years later they’re With his music and his connec- School” project has taken on a life CARLSEN VOLVO still at it, with Cholly J grabbing tions to the community, Ashford of its own, with messages of interest producer credit for the “Stay in wants very much to show people and encouragement rolling in from lll#XVgahZckdakd#Xdb School” single. that hip-hop can educate and inspire local educators and public officials, 650-493-1515 Ashford attended Contra Costa as well as entertain. as well as some more high-profile  *1(&2.347*&15&14&194L College and the College of Marin, “Fact is, when most Americans people and organizations. TRADEMARKS OF VOLVO. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT. which he describes as an eye-open- think of rap music they picture “The producers of the Montel Wil- thugs, guns, jewelry and violence. liams Show have expressed some That’s just a small part of the cul- interest. I’ve heard from Oprah’s ture, but unfortunately it’s the only people. I’ve heard from Barack part that most people get to see,” Obama’s people. B.E.T. is set to run Ashford said. the video sometime in February. So, Save 20% Though he has always been dedi- yah, we’re getting lots of support,” One-Day Only cated to serving youth, Ashford Ashford said. experienced a turning point several In addition, the entire B.A.R.C Saturday,t d February F b 16, 16 2008 years ago when a student of his crew is gearing up for a perfor- when you came to school with a Kontac CD. mance of “Stay in School” during show your Ace Rewards card or join Ace Rewards Kontac had never been about guns, half-time at a San Jose SaberCats 875 Alma Street,Street, Palo AltoAlto,, CA (650) 327-7222 drugs or gangster imagery in his game next month. Similar half-time raps, but the CD did have some hard performances are being discussed language on it, and the thought of a with other sports teams. We’ve Changed The Way Toyotas Are Sold At TOYOTA 101 child who looked up to him hear- The “Stay in School” video is ing him curse was enough to make available for viewing on YouTube, You’ll Be Green With Energy Ashford rethink his approach to as well as on the MySpace page of Get self-expression. As a result, Kontac each of the rappers on the single. The no longer curses in his music. single is also for sale on iTunes, and Prius Hybrid, Yours Not that any of the artists involved the CD is in record stores around with “Stay in School” are about to the Bay. ■ Camry Hybrid & at.... turn their backs on the tough real- Highlander Hybrid ’008 HiH ghg laanddere ity of the streets. Violence, poverty Info: Kontac’s MySpace page ’008 CaCammry HHyybridid and drugs can be facts of life for — where “Stay in School” can HHybbrridd inner-city youth. All of the artists be heard — is at www.myspace. involved in the Stay in School proj- com/beatsbythebay. E-mail him at ect have first-hand knowledge of the [email protected]. struggle, having grown up in some of the Bay’s roughest areas. With- out denying the hard truth of their About the cover: Teacher and rapper Stephen experience, these artists are united ’08’0088 Prius Priius Hybrid Hyb Ashford (bottom left) hangs out in their vision of a better future for To The at school with some of the stu- e V Dumbarton e the next generation. 525 E. Bayshorehore Road,Road RRedwood City t Bridge e ra dents from the “Stay in School” ns Blvd. “There was no hesitation when we Whipple Av Mark Up! Commission Rd video. Photo by Danielle Ver- e were asked to be part of this,” East 1.877.203.4381 non. www.toyota101.com Woodsid Palo Alto rappers Mac & A.K. said Page 10 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment

community values such as pride, camera and editing program was going on; families have to live with good citizenry and responsibility. the most fun,” M-A student Raul this forever. You can’t ignore it.” ■ Academy students are predomi- Ibarra said. nantly from East Palo Alto and Students also gain confidence Megan Rawlins wrote this story eastern Menlo Park. and self-esteem, Rubin said. “They for The Almanac, one of the Students in New Voices for Youth learn that they can make a differ- Weekly’s sister papers. are given 16 hours of video-produc- ence — that they can do whatever tion training, according to the pro- they want to do if they put the time Info: New Voices for Youth’s gram’s curriculum. They also are and energy into it.” half-hour programs are shown taught how to identify and research Students aren’t the only ones periodically on public-access issues, how to find reliable sources learning. “I have learned more in television; upcoming times in- and how to organize information the past year than in my whole life clude 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, into a cohesive story to be told on about these kids and their commu- on Channel 27; and 7:30 p.m. television. nities,” Rubin said. Sunday, Feb. 17, on Channel 28. Upon completing the program, Flora, Raul and Ana were part For more information, go to www.

Veronica Weber students will have produced 30- of last year’s junior class, the first communitymediacenter.net or second and 60-second public-ser- Academy members to get a taste of www.newvoicesforyouth.org. vice announcements, five-minute the program. extended PSAs, and a 30-minute Flora’s documentary is on the ef- documentary. fects of redevelopment in East Palo Chris Rubin, a teacher at Menlo-Atherton High School, stands beside Beginning in January 2007, Chris Alto. It points out the difference a projected movie created by some of his students in the New Voices for Rubin, the Academy’s Web-design in violent-crime rates between the Youth video program. and video teacher, added the New redeveloped areas of the city with Voices for Youth program to his newly paved streets and public ser-   curriculum. vices and the older, less developed If I had a camera “These kids are full of great areas. ideas and have experience with is- Raul’s piece is about gang vio-   Students speak out on tough local issues in their sues that most people in this area lence, which has been blamed for don’t,” Rubin said. “They are the the Jan. 21, 2007, deaths of two  original videos perfect ones to bring these issues teenage boys. by Megan Rawlins to light.” Ana’s piece focuses on youth     Beginning with this year’s junior deaths and how the randomness of    ast Palo Alto once had the na- dy Eakins and Veronica Tincher class, Academy students will go the crimes can destroy a family and     ! tion’s highest per-capita mur- of Palo Alto, and Gerry Felix of through the New Voices for Youth community.

  "  ♥♥♥ Eder rate, and while it no longer Redwood City, the program gives curriculum, producing the PSAs All three topics deal with vio- and the five-minute piece in the lence, either indirectly or directly, holds that distinction, 2007 could students an opportunity to find and

   
not be called a particularly good express their voices through video. fall semester, and focusing on the and for a very good reason. year. The founders had the support of the longer documentary in the spring. “It’s what is happening,” Ana
 News reports included the fol- Leagues of Women Voters (LWV) Each project is produced and ed- said. “We’re trying to open the         lowing incidents: On Dec. 8, two and The Media Center, a Palo ited by a team of four students and community’s eyes.”
           men were shot in separate inci- Alto nonprofit organization that shown on local public-access sta- “We all have known a victim,”       dents; on Dec. 3, a man was shot helps community residents create tions in a regular rotation. Raul added. “Everyone is touched. several times; and on Nov. 27, three and distribute local television pro- From inception to broadcast, We’re telling people what’s really men were shot and one killed in a grams. these projects are designed as learn- McDonald’s parking lot. Some 230 young people have ing experiences. Students learn For many, these reports may seem been involved in New Voices for how to work in teams and make abstract, but for Flora Piponi, this Youth since its inception. The pro- decisions; they work with League I is her life; this is where she lives. gram pairs with many local youth of Women Voters mentors to con- magine... Flora recalls the shooting of two groups including the Menlo-Ather- duct research and interviews; and young women near Costaño El- ton Academy at Menlo-Atherton finally, they create a narrative and ementary School in East Palo Alto. High School. present an argument to the public It was a quiet evening at home with Acting as a school within a — not to mention the technology her family in December 2006; school, the Academy combines a they have to master. shots were fired, lights flashed and technology-based curriculum with “Learning how to use the video the police came. “A girl died,” she said. “It’s scary; I feel like I have to stay inside.” Flora doesn’t stay inside, though. Real Estate Matters “I’ve learned that you have to get your voice out there,” she said. “If are you aware that the inventory of you want to make a change, you NO TIME LIKE available homes has been increasing can’t just sit at home; you have to THE PRESENT significantly for a number of years? speak up.” Perhaps waiting for a buyer's With the help of a video camera How do you know when it's a market is a form of procrastination. and a public-access television sta- buyer's market? Look at your If so, don't wait any longer. Each tion, Flora and some of her fellow watch. If the date is today – then it's week many happy buyers purchase students are speaking up, getting a buyer's market. How can that be? the home of their dreams, while their voices out there. Because a buyer can find just the others watch from the sidelines. Flora, Raul Ibarra and Ana Ru- right home at a favorable price 365 Will you be a spectator too, or a bio are among 110 Menlo-Atherton days of each year. player on the winning team? what we can build for you. Start by defining for yourself High School students — mostly Jackie Schoelerman is a Realtor from East Palo Alto and the Belle the meaning of "buyer's market." For 20 years, the fine people at De Mattei Does it mean purchasing a home at with Alain Pinel Realtors and a Haven neighborhood of Menlo Real Estate Specialist for Seniors. Construction have been building and Park — who participate in a pro- a bargain price? Well, there are Call Jackie for real estate advice. gram called New Voices for Youth. always homes available at below remodeling dream homes. Families in your The program was started by the market prices, but be careful. While neighborhood have trusted our professionalism, Leagues of Women Voters of South you're waiting for prices to drop, San Mateo County and Palo Alto you may be faced with higher inter- attention to detail and devotion. With more in 2004 with a mission to encour- est rates, and thus higher payments. age the civic engagement of local The reverse can happen, too. If than 1000 homes complete, our experience is youth. you’re waiting for rates to drop, unmatched. How can we help you? “It is an outreach project modeled inflation may suddenly increase, after historical examples where raising an otherwise affordable youth made a difference,” said home into an unaffordable home. Program Director Lisa Frederikson Another definition of a buyer's 408.350.4200 Bohannon of Menlo Park, referring market may be the availability of a www.demattei.com to the student-led civil rights move- wide selection of homes from which Jackie Schoelerman ments of the 1960s. to choose. Naturally, you want to www.schoelerman.com License # B-478455 Co-founded by Bohannon, Kath- have some choices, don't you? But 650-855-9700 leen Weisenberg of Atherton, San- Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Worth a Look The three-artist show runs through April 10, with a reception set for Friday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibit hours are weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to cis.stanford.edu/~marigros or call 650-725- 3622. Books David Shields It doesn’t have a cheery title, but it’s possible that this book may make you appreciate your existence. Billed as both a look at life and a “personal medita- tion on mortality,” David Shields’ “The Thing About Life Is That One Day You’ll Be Dead” was inspired by Watercolor paintings by Linda Logan, including this the pluck and vitality of his 97-year-old father. Now, image of a magnolia, are on exhibit at Vino Locale in the author laments in a recent blog posting, “All any- 1:32PM: Rob Henderson from Palo Alto wears IC! Berlin. Palo Alto. one wants to talk about is my dad.” Folks can talk to Shields locally on Tuesday, Feb. 19, when he’s scheduled to speak at Kepler’s Books at 7:30 p.m. The free event is at 1010 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. For more information, go to www.ke- Extraordinary Eyewear Collections Art plers.com or call 650-324-4321. Expert Contact Lens Fitting Linda Logan Vino Locale, a wine bar and restaurant just off Uni- VSP and Flex Accounts Welcome versity Avenue, is displaying watercolor paintings by 1805 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Linda Logan through the end of the month. 650/324-3937 Restaurant owner Randy Robinson said Vino www.luxpaloalto.com Locale has a featured artist and winemaker each Dance month. Logan is a scientist from Santa Cruz who Stanford Dance Marathon uses her educational background to explore botani- In the ‘20s and ‘30s, dance marathons became a cal life through watercolor. She teaches art for se- craze among people who were especially hardy — niors at the Avenidas senior center in Palo Alto. or hard-up for cash. First the events were Jazz-Age Logan uses her brush to mold lush images of pas- fads; then their prize money was the goal during the toral scenes and animal life. Applying the physics of Depression. water to produce swaths of color, which effortlessly This weekend, the Stanford Dance Marathon has flow together in a continuum of hues, Logan also an entirely different motivation: to raise funds for the manages hard, dry lines — making objects, such as fight against HIV and AIDS. From 1 p.m. Saturday Devries Place Senior Apartments rusted jalopies and dilapidated barns, pop against through 1 p.m. Sunday, dancers will take to the floor 163 N. Main Street her soft pastel backgrounds. at the Arrillaga Alumni Center on campus, diverted Milpitas, CA 95035 Vino Locale is at 431 Kipling St. in Palo Alto and is by costumes, theme changes, contests and student open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Satur- performances. Visitors are welcome, with a $10 do- New senior rental housing now available for qualified applicants: day and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.vino nation suggested. locale.com or call 650-328-0450. Last year’s event drew some 900 students and Rents: Studio $557 / 1 BR $498 - $796 / 2 BR $597 - $954 / Sec. 8 vouchers accepted raised $150,800 for clinics in Rwanda run by the (Rents are subject to change per regulatory agreement or changes in utility allowances) Boston-based Partners in Health, organizers said. Stanford Art Spaces For more information, go to dancemarathon.stan Maximum Income Limits: Preference will be given in the following order: If you can’t figure out how to interpret Kent Man- ford.edu.

1. 1 Person $29,720 1. People who live in Milpitas (except Milpitas residents ske’s original prints, don’t feel bad. The artist himself 2. 2 People $33,960 currently living in affordable housing) says: “I 3. 3 People $38,200 2. People who work in Milpitas believe that A & E digest 4. 4 People $42,440 3. All other applicants most of my 5. 5 People $45,840 * At least one household member must be 62 years old or older. works are FREE TUNES...Stanford Lively Arts, in coordi- in and of nation with iTunes, has launched a campaign to themselves To participate in the LOTTERY, all completed applications must be received help promote the performance series by offering @ RIVERWOOD PLACE, 5090 Lick Mill Blvd., Santa Clara, CA by Friday, March questions. free download cards to patrons of Lively Arts and 14th, 2008 at 4:00 pm. All applications received after this date will be As I find university-affiliated retailers. accepted, but will be added to the end of the Wait List. questions Users may access 10 free songs from artists are more performing during this Lively Arts season, which APPLICATIONS available at the following locations: interesting runs through April 27. Rosanne Cash, the Kronos than an- 1. Riverwood Place 3. Milpitas Senior Center Quartet and Blind Boys of Alabama are among 5090 Lick Mill Blvd. 640 S Abel St. swers, the the musicians with songs accessible through the Santa Clara, CA, 95054 Milpitas, CA 95035 work seeks offer. (Pick up & Drop off/Mail back) (Pick up only) not closure Podcast interviews with Lively Arts perform- but further ers can also be accessed once a card user has 2. Mid-Peninsula Housing Mgmt. Corp. 4. Milpitas City Hall inquiry.” logged on to iTunes. 303 Vintage Park Drive, Suite 250 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Prints by The cards will also be made available to Stan- Foster City, CA 94404 Milpitas, CA 95035 the Foothill (Pick up only) (Pick up only) ford students, faculty and staff, as well as to the College Palo Alto Unified School District and the East Palo We cannot mail out applications unless required as an accommodation for a disability “Concerns” is among the prints by profes- Alto educational program College Track. Foothill College professor Kent Manske sor are “A lot of those youngsters don’t have music Applications may be downloaded at www.midpen-housing.org. being exhibited at Stanford Art Spaces. on exhibit classes and probably aren’t exposed to music as All application questions must be directed to Mid-Peninsula Housing: these days (408) 438-8947 / TDD (650) 357-9773 Paintings by Kenney Mencher of Palo much,” Lively Arts spokesman Robert Cable said Alto and Lynn Rubenzer are also shown. at Stanford of the College Track students. “This is just another Managed By: Art Spaces Mid-Peninsula Housing Management Corporation way of bringing art to them and making the music “It is the mission of Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition and its affiliates to provide decent, safe affordable at the Center for Integrated Systems on campus. programs we have available to a wide group of shelter of high quality to those in need; to establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and to They’re keeping company with the perpetually in- foster communities that allow citizens from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, people.” harmony, and mutual respect.” triguing paintings of Palo Alto artist Kenney Mencher, Cards are available until March 15 and expire who makes life look like film noir or a theatrical March 31. For more information, go to livelyarts. scene; and Lynn Rubenzer’s paintings of dreamlike stanford.edu. cities and characters with wistful eyes. Page 12ÊUÊÀˆ`>Þ]ÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>œÊ
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friendly wait staff simply wrote full dinner only), and were glad our orders as full meals. we did. Baked medium-well done, To prime our appetites while the chicken was served on the bone the entrees simmered, a basket on a sizzling bed of sauteed onions of complimentary papadams was and bell peppers. Each segment delivered to the table. Served with was dotted with cooked-on corian- traditional green mint and red der, revealing a spicy herbal flavor tamarind chutneys, these thin tor- with a tart hint of lemon. The din- tilla-shaped lentil chips provided a ner included a kosumari carrot and neutral canvas for the subtly spiced chive salad, a bean salad with len- yet cooling sauces. Unfortunately, tils and mustard seeds, and ghoshi the papadams weren’t fresh. They dhal with warm black-eyed peas, really should be crispy, and ours raita, and saffron rice. were a tad chewy. Unlike other curries, Godavari’s For appetizers, we ordered veg- chicken saag ($11 à la carte/$15 etable samosas ($5), and enjoyed dinner) featured mildly spiced the textural distinction between the mustard and spinach leaves folded crunchy crust and smooth filling into thick gravy that encased a of the two pyramid-shaped, deep- handful of boneless chicken pieces fried pastries, which are stuffed grilled with a distant taste of char- with mashed potato, peas, len- coal. This creamy dish, accompa- Norbert von der Groeben der von Norbert tils and exotic spices. We weren’t nied by equal portions of rice, was thrilled by the greasy and oxidized deceptively filling — a few bites taste of the mixed bhajias ($5): a did the trick. basket of batter-dipped and deep- We also tried shrimp biriyani fried potato chunks, eggplant slic- ($11 à la carte/$14 dinner), a pot es, onion rings and split chilies. of basmati rice cooked in tomato A word of caution: Be care- broth brimming with generous ful with those chilies. One bite portions of medium shrimp, green This plate features a bit of this, a bit of that from the lunch buffet. Included are chicken curry, vegetable prompted us to empty every glass onion, cilantro and occasional rai- biriani, mushroom bhajee and mixed-vegetable kurma. within reach, which fortunately sins. Two guests could easily split about my sister.”) The paintings included India’s highly effective this dish and walk away satisfied remain in place, presumably for taste-bud extinguisher, icy Taj by its earthy and nutty character- New name, same sentimental reasons. Mahal beer ($5, 12-ounce/$8, 22- istics. Not only does the Godavari ounce). The beer-and-wine list is But we regret ordering the cloy- menu look remarkably like Sue’s otherwise pretty standard. ingly sweet kulfi mango ice cream great curry — with all the biriyanis, vindaloos Revived, we headed for the vin- ($4) and overly fibrous gajar barfi and kormas one would expect — daloo, the most challenging curry carrot cake ($3). Our advice is Sue’s Indian Cuisine now called Godavari — but her we realized, on closer inspection, for untested Western palettes. It’s to skip dessert. Go to Godavari brother kept the menu that Mr. Sista had simply kept the conventionally made from chili, for the curry, especially during restaurant’s old menus and Scotch- vinegar and onion. We ordered wet winter months such as these. by Andrew MacLeod Doerschuk taped the Godavari logo over the lamb vindaloo ($12 à la carte/$15 There’s no better way to beat the former one. Though this gave us full dinner) at a medium-hot spici- cold than by digging into a spicy- mid Mountain View’s pro- and soulful food gelled, and the pause, we had come for the food ness, and found it to be closer hot vindaloo. ■ fusion of good, inexpensive place was often packed. listed on the menus, not the menus to medium with an unexpected A Asian restaurants, Sue’s In- After more than a decade over- sweetness due to its strong tomato themselves. dian Cuisine once stood out as a seeing the Mountain View es- At Godavari, most meals are base. While Godavari’s recipe is a local landmark. tablishment, Sue passed away in available either a la carte or as step removed from the puckering Infamous for its slapdash decor 2002, and bequeathed the restau- higher-priced dinners that include qualities of most vindaloo, we ap- Godavari 216 Castro St., and famous for its sumptuous dish- rant to her brother, Srinu Sista, nan bread, pilau rice, dal (stewed preciated its unique heartiness. Mountain View es, Sue’s was cramped and cozy. who continues to run the business. and seasoned lentils), and raita In a new twist since Sue’s reign, 650-969-1112 On the walls hung a mishmash He renamed the restaurant Goda- (yogurt and cucumber). We failed Godavari now offers chef’s spe- www.suesindiancuisine.com of folksy oil paintings — some vari, and sharpened its interior by to specify our preference during cials. We ventured off the menu Hours: Lunch: Daily 11 a.m.-2 passable, others less forgivable — removing the center divider and in- our first visit, and the otherwise- with the coriander chicken ($16, p.m. Dinner: Daily 5-10 p.m. painted by the restaurant’s name- stalling comfortable new booths. sake, Sue Sista. Somehow, magi- (He later told me he renamed the cally, the chemistry between the restaurant because “It became try- ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com charmingly kitschy surroundings ing to keep answering questions

NOW SERVING serts. There’s also a cafeteria-style “hot” Get breakfast all day -- at least until mid- Palermo, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo erson St., Palo Alto (650) 323-3131 Following are condensed versions, in alpha- line offering pizzettas, soups and grilled afternoon. Pancakes and omelettes are Park (650) 322-2157 Omelets, pancakes, sandwiches, burg- betical order, of longer restaurant reviews combo plates. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the highlights here; fresh fruit waffles excel Palermo Menlo Park excels in contem- ers, meatloaf, chicken pot pie, famous published in the Weekly over the past several Closed during the summer. (Reviewed too. Family-friendly and crowded on week- porary Italian fare in a fashionable atmo- milkshakes, beer and wine. “Happy Days” years. This week’s reviews begin where the Nov. 8, 2002) end mornings. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; sphere. Particularly good are the spiedino atmosphere with roomy booths. Sun.-Wed. list ended one week ago. Oregano’s Wood-Fired Pizza, 4546 El Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. alla Romana, fried peppers and calamari, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 5, 2000) Olive Garden, 2515 El Camino Real, Palo Camino Real, Los Altos (650) 941-3600 house-made stuffed pastas, veal dishes 7 a.m.-midnight; Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight. (Re- Alto (650) 326-5673 A family-owned business has to be do- Osteria, 247 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto and fish. Desserts are stellar. Lengthy an- viewed Oct. 12, 2001) tipasti menu. Patio, full bar, solid wine list. Chain restaurant serving northern and ing something right to survive 10 years (650) 328-5700 Palo Alto Creamery, #2A, Stanford Shop- Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dinner menu starts at southern Italian foods. All-you-can-eat in Silicon Valley. Oregano’s has honestly Osteria’s reputation was built on house- ping Center, 180 El Camino Real, Palo 4 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 27, 2006) soup and salad. Children’s menu. Sun.- friendly service, efficiency and value, as made pasta, but the restaurant offers Alto (650) 327-3141 Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 well as satisfying food (don’t miss the lovely well-prepared chicken, veal and fish, as Palo Alto Cafe, 2675 Middlefield Road, This mall outpost of the venerable Cream- p.m. hot pizza bread). Pizzas have a thin crust well as daily specials. The pappardelle Palo Alto (650) 322-8644 ery keeps the ‘50s atmosphere and diner with a puffy rim you can get a grip on, and Osteria, spinach raviolini and gnocchi are Olives Cafe, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford This coffee house offers your basic cof- comfort food alive. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-10 calzones, salads and pastas also beckon. noteworthy. Desserts are delicious. Decor (650) 724-3160 fee, pastries, sandwiches and smoothies, p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 4-9:30 is simple, service is efficient and prices are as well as free wireless Internet. No credit 12, 2001) This Mediterranean eatery on Stanford Uni- p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 10, 2006) fair. Reservations are a must. Lunch: Mon.- cards. Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 7 versity’s campus serves grab-’n’-go salads, Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Sat. a.m.-8 p.m. gourmet sandwiches, snacks and des- Original Pancake House, 420 South San (continued on page 15) Antonio Road, Los Altos (650) 559-9197 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed April 23, 2004) Palo Alto Creamery Downtown, 566 Em- Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 13 PIZZA

Pizza My Heart 327-9400 220 University Ave., Palo Alto Range: $1.50-16.50 Restaurant

Pizza Chicago 424-9400 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto This IS the best pizza in town

Spot A Pizza 324-3131 107 Town & Country Village AMERICAN EUROPEAN Voted Best Pizza in Palo Alto www.spotpizza.com Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 Chez Zucca 327-0132 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos 541 Bryant St, Palo Alto POLYNESIAN Range: $5.00-13.00 Lunch M-F 11:30am-3:00pm Dinner Sun-Wed 5-10pm; Th-Sat 5-11pm Hobee’s 856-6124 Brunch Sun 11:30am-3:30pm Trader Vic's 849-9800 Now serving our Spring Menu 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Also at Town & Country Village, INDIAN Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm; Palo Alto 327-4111 Sun 4:30 - 9:30pm Great Family BURMESE Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto Available for private luncheons Mexican Food Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days Lounge open nightly Green Elephant Gourmet Banquet (650) 494-7391 Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6 pm Facilities, Caterng 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto Burmese & Chinese Cuisine Gift Certificates 3950 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies SEAFOOD (Charleston Shopping Center) ITALIAN Live Mariachi Band Dine-In, Take-Out, Local Delivery-Catering Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 Sundays 5:30-6:30 and CHINESE Oregano’s 941-3600 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Brunch Sundays Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms Seafood Dinners from 10-2pm Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 $5.95 to $9.95 in Menlo Park 1067 N. San Antonio Road Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 3740 El Camino, Palo Alto on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos 417 California Ave, Palo Alto THAI 650-843-0643 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in ݵՈÈÌiÊœœ`ÊUÊ"ÕÌ`œœÀÊ ˆ˜ˆ˜} 1850 El Camino, Menlo Park Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” JAPANESE & SUSHI Thaiphoon Restaurant 323-7700 650-321-8227 Jing Jing 328-6885 Fax: 650-321-7305 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Fuki Sushi 494-9383 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto www.celiasrestaurants.com Authentic Szechwan, Hunan Full Bar, Outdoor Seating Open 7 days a Week Food To Go, Delivery www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com MEXICAN www.jingjinggourmet.com 2006 Best Thai Restaurant in Palo Alto Ming’s 856-7700 Celia’s Mexican Restaurant 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Indochine 853-1238 www.mings.com 843-0643 Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine 1850 El Camino Real, Manlo Park www.indochinethai.com New Tung Kee Noodle House 321-8227 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. www.celiasrestaurants.com 2710 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 Midtown Shopping Center Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View 947-8888 Mexican Cuisine & Cantina STEAKHOUSE Search a complete Peking Duck 856-3338 Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 listing of local restaurant 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Sundance the Steakhouse 321-6798 reviews by location We also deliver. Open Weeknites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto or type of food on Su Hong—Menlo Park Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:00pm Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 PaloAltoOnline.com Dining Phone: 323–6852 408 California Ave, Palo Alto Dinner: Mon-Thu 5:00-10:00pm To Go: 322–4631 Õ}iʓi˜ÕÊUÊœ“iÃÌޏiÊ,iVˆ«iÃÊ Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” Fri-Sat 5:00-10:30pm, Sun 5:00-9:00pm 8 years in a row! www.sundancethesteakhouse.com

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name has changed, but the menu, full of PF Changs China Bistro, 900 Stanford good Italian food, made from the Pasta Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 330- The TIDBITS Market’s own homemade noodles, is still 1782 the same. Lots of options for take-out. Nationwide chain restaurant with tasty You can also buy fresh, homemade pastas Chinese-American dishes, some with fu- here: cappellini, linguine, etc. Mon.-Fri. 11 sion flair. Dramatic Asian ambience, replete Pizza-Lover's SUPER SCREENING... As a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 5-9 p.m. with reds, blacks and rich woods as well as part of the “Ethics of Food Patxi’s Chicago Pizza, 441 Emerson, artifact-like sculptures and hand-painted Palo Alto (650) 473-9999 murals. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. ; Fri.-Sat. and the Environment” film 11 a.m.-midnight. (Reviewed July 12, 2002) Pizza Patxi’s is as close as you’ll get to classic and lecture series, the Mor- wheat-crust, deep-dish pizza without hop- Pho Hoa, 220 Castro St., Mountain View gan Spurlock film “Super ping a plane for the Midwest. Its charming (650) 969-5805 Size Me” will be shown at small bar is a fine alternative to expense- Perhaps the most hospitable to pho neo- account wine bars. (Reviewed Aug. 20, phytes, Pho Hoa is bright and cheery, with Stanford University’s Annen- 2004) freshly-painted teal walls and great menus Tasting is berg Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Peking Duck, 2310 El Camino Real, Palo that provide detailed pictures of the dishes Thursday, Feb. 21. After the Alto (650) 856-3338 and ingredients for the uninitiated. Daily 10 believing... movie, which looks at Ameri- For this tiny and quiet Chinese restaurant, a.m.-2 a.m. (Reviewed Jan. 19, 2001) can fast food and obesity, its namesake is its specialty. Duck, vege- Pho USA, 883 Hamilton Ave., Menlo Park tarian and seafood specialties with a touch (650) 323-7759 LT O W A E a discussion will be led by E of California cuisine thrown in. Reserva- This popular noodle house serves up big O K L L

A Y 2007 Christopher Gardner, associ- tions accepted. Daily 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. hot bowls of traditional Vietnamese beef P ate professor (research) of (Reviewed May 20, 2003) broth with noodles -- called pho -- lickety- NOW OPEN BEST OF 2 0 0 7 medicine at Stanford. Peninsula Creamery Dairy, 900 High St., split. Stir-fried noodle dishes, rice plates for LUNCH and bun -- vermicelli with meat and veg- Hosted by Stanford’s Pro- Palo Alto (650) 323-3175 Sun. – Fri. Open for breakfast and lunch only, the etable toppings -- round out the menu. Menlo Park gram in Ethics in Society, the Peninsula Creamery Dairy Store offers the Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Reviewed 1001 El Camino Real DINNER series is free and open to the same omelets, sandwiches and famous March 30, 2001) 324-3486 public. Later events include milkshakes as the Creamery Downtown Pho Vi Hoa, 4546 El Camino Real, Los 7 days/week Pizzza-2-Go without the crowds or the wait. Daily 7 Altos (650) 947-1290 a 7:30 p.m. talk on Monday, 989 El Camino Real March 3, by Michael Pollan, a.m.-5 p.m. Pho Vi Hoa is a terrific place for a comfort- Penrhyn Cafe and Bakery, 165 University ing bowl of soup. It also offers other good 328-1556 author of “The Omnivore’s Ave., Palo Alto (650) 321-5588 eats, including salads and Chinese stir-fry. Los Altos Dilemma: A Natural History Pastries, ice cream and other sweets, For non-soup meals, an excellent choice 227 First St. is lemongrass chicken. The cafeteria-like of Four Meals.” It will be in including the very popular Belgian choco- 941-9222 Kresge Auditorium. lates: white, milk and dark. Mon.-Thu. 11 atmosphere, however, can be noisy. Sun.- For more information, go to a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight. (continued on next page) www.stanford.edu/dept/EIS.

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Palo Alto Sol, 408 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 328-8840 A colorful restaurant specializing in the au- thentic flavors of Puebla. Though you can order familiar food, such as burritos, it’s more fun to venture further into the heart of Mexico with Palo Alto Sol’s exotic dishes. Be sure to order the mole sauce, which originated in Puebla. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sun.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed May 27, 2005) Paradise, 1350 Grant Road #15B, Moun- tain View (650) 968-5949 A dark, no-frills storefront, Paradise is fes- tooned with Persian carpets and outfitted with crisp white linens. The menu offers a good introduction to Afghan food. Lunch Coming March 1st Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Mon.- Fri. 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 5 p.m.-10 Saturday & Sunday Brunch p.m. (Reviewed July 11, 2003) Parkside Grille, 884 Portola Road, Por- From 10am to 2 pm tola Valley (650) 529-9007 This cafe in the redwoods is a great place to go when you’re in the mood for some- thing simple, elegant and without the fuss. The menu defies easy classification, but includes fresh seasonal produce and ex- ceptional seafood. Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun.-Thu. 5:30-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5:30- 10 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. 2, 1996) Passage to India, 1991 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 969-9990 While the original southern Indian menu is in full force, you’ll also find some north- ern specialties as well as desi Chinese, an Indian twist on Chinese cuisine. New #HOCOLATIERs0ATISSERIEs2ESTAURANTs"AR low-fat vegetarian lunch and dinner buffet. Huge portions, good service. Bakery and mithai (sweets) shop next door. Mon.-Thu. Lunch 11:30-2pm Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10:30 p.m. Sat. 11:30 Dinner 5pm-10pm Tuesday-Sunday a.m.-3:30 p.m., 5-10:30 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 27, 2001) Bar open until 11pm Passage to India Bakery & Mithai Shop, 1100 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 5-6pm 1/2 off house drinks (650) 964-5534 An extension of the Passage to India Restaurant, this bakery produces cakes, Dine-in Pastry seating pastries, breads and pakora in addition to its selection of mithai, or traditional Indian 8am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday candy. Custom cakes available to order. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Pasta?, 326 University Ave., Palo Alto Pastry “TO GO” (650) 328-4585 This no-frills Italian trattoria is packed and 8am-10pm Tuesday-Sunday inexpensive. Food and service can be inconsistent, but the pasta is consistently fresh and the gnocchi, ravioli and fettuc- cine are house-made. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m. to Closed Mondays midnight; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Wed. (Reviewed Sept. 2, 2005) 5NIVERSITY!VENUEs0ALO!LTO   Pasta Market, 863 El Camino Real, www.shokolaat.com Menlo Park (650) 324-9394 Formerly Florentine Pasta Market. The Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 15 Eating Out

Re-design (continued from previous page) Pluto’s provides “fresh food for a hungry Palo Alto (650) 323-3347 universe”: cafeteria-style food, wholesome A full array of coffee drinks featuring Con- Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 your living opptions veggie dishes and carved meats. The noisseur Coffee plus homemade soups, p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 12, 2004) with Avennidas! servings are generous. Space-age decor. salads, sandwiches, lasagne, enchiladas, Pho To Chau, 853 Villa St., Mountain Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-11 Jose’s empanadas and fine desserts. Beer, View (650) 961-8069 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 wine and other beverages available. Cafe Located in downtown Mountain View, this a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed May 2, 1997) features an art gallery. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9 small noodle house offers quick sit-down Pommard Deli, Cafe and Rotisserie, 3163 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. meals, but most take it to go. Lunch: 11 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (650) 857- Prolific Oven, The, 550 Waverley St., a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. 9339 Palo Alto (650) 326-8485 Pizz’a Chicago, 4115 El Camino Real, A deli worth recommending: order a A new lunch menu features nine sand- Palo Alto (650) 424-9400 sandwich to go and you will most likely be wiches and six salads. The best of the Deep-dish pizzas named after monuments pleased. As a cafe, however, it has some sandwiches is the Alpine, ham and Swiss and famous people from Chicago. Great flaws. Also offers Sunday brunch. Mon.-Fri. cheese on a freshly-baked croissant. Of salads and friendly service. Good family 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun.: Breakfast the salads, the Chicken Gorgonzola ($6.95) atmosphere. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; lunch 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Re- is a winner, while the tuna salad is also Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Reviewed July viewed Dec. 27, 2002) good. Prolific Oven excels at baked goods, 14, 1995) Pompeii Ristorante, 100 State St., Los turning out some of the finest cakes, cook- Pizza My Heart, 220 University Ave., Palo Altos (650) 949-2400 ies, pastries and pies around. Highlights Alto (650) 327-9400 An Italian restaurant featuring a range of are the carrot cake, oatmeal raisin cookie This large and attractive space is just one standards, including antipasti, salads, and chocolate walnut cookie. Mon. 7 a.m. of a chain of restaurants run by pizza mag- pastas and calzones. Pizza specials and to 7 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; avenidas & Nancy Goldcamp present nate Chuck Hammers. A surfing theme, hearty entrees, too. Mon.-Fri.: Lunch 11 Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. the 1st annual Housing Conference complete with posters and music, per- a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner 5-9:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun: (Reviewed Feb. 18, 2005) vades the restaurant, honoring its Capitola noon-9 p.m. Quattro at the Four Seasons, 2050 Beach beginnings. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.- Portola Cafe Deli, 3 Portola Road, Por- University Ave, East Palo Alto (650) midnight; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. (Fri.-Sat. Where To Live: tola Valley (650) 851-1467 470-2889 closes at 2:30 a.m. during the summer.) Small menu featuring deli sandwiches, Elegant Italian cuisine served in a con- What’s Right For You? (Reviewed March 15, 2002) hamburgers and a large variety of pizzas. temporary glass jewel-box setting inside February 23, 2008 Playa Bar & Grill, 244 Stanford Shopping Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-7 the Four Seasons Hotel. Antipasti, pasta Center, Palo Alto (650) 323-8226 p.m. dishes, pizza, meats and fish are uniformly 8:30 am - 3:15 pm Playa is clear, bright and bustling, offer- very good. Desserts are first-rate. Lively Posh Bagel, 444 Castro St., Suite 120, ing healthy Mexican dishes, including fish bar scene. Excellent service, broad-based Mountain View (650) 968-5308 tacos. Counter service, outdoor seating. wine cellar. Breakfast: 6:30-11 a.m.; Besides serving up bagels and bagel sand- Cash only. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: 5:30- Call (650) 289-5445 or register online wiches, this chain also offers smoothies 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed April 28, 2000) 10 p.m. (Reviewed March 24, 2006) at www.avenidas.org and salads. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Pluto’s, 482 University Ave., Palo Alto Queen House, 273 Castro St., Mountain Printers Cafe, 320 S. California Avenue, (650) 853-1556 View (650) 960-0580 This tiny Chinese restaurant specializes in Taiwanese dim sum. No reservations nec- essary, patio seating available. Sun.-Mon. LT O and Wed.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri-Sat. A W O 11 a.m.-10 p.m. E Visit L Ramen House Ryowa, 859 Villa St., E A Mountain View (650) 965-8829 K Sundance P Japanese ramen bowls are served up hot L at this popular Mountain View noodle bar. The Y Donburi and rice is also on the menu, but B the focus is ramen. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 EST p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed March Steakhouse OF 25, 2005) 2 for 0 0 7 the Best $'"--"'  Buy One Steak Entree & Martinis Get One ,!())"'
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“A THING OF BEAUTY AND GRACE — Movie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti ‘JUNO’ IS A PERFECT MOVIE AND IT Movies ONLY GETS BETTER WITH EACH VIEWING.” OPENINGS Robert Wilonsky, THE VILLAGE VOICE The Spiderwick Chronicles ✭✭✭ (Century 12, Century 16) Some films are per- fect for the pint-sized viewer. This fantasy-infused adventure is rich with eye-popping visual effects, colorful characters and tear-jerking family dynam- ics. But adults should be warned that the depth stops

there — compared to other myth-and-magic flicks CINEMARK LANDMARK’S such as “The Lord of the Rings” or “Pan’s Laby- NOW PLAYING CENTURY PLAZA 10 AQUARIUS rinth,” “Spiderwick” feels like “Sesame Street.” So. San Francisco (650) 742-9200 Palo Alto (650) 266-9260 CINEMARK CINEMARK ! CINEMARK CALL THEATRE The story revolves around Jared Grace (Freddie OR CHECK CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY 20 DALY CITY CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY FOR Highmore of “Finding Neverland”), a troubled and San Mateo (650) 558-0123 Daly City (650) 994-7469 Redwood City (650) 369-3456 SHOWTIMES troublesome young boy forced to move from New York when his parents split. Jared, his identical twin The malevolent Mulgarath (voiced by Nick Nolte), brother Simon (also Highmore), his sister Mallory left, menaces Simon (Freddie Highmore) in “The “ONEONE OOFF TTHEHE 10 BESTBEST FILMSFILMS OFOF 200007! ANAN ASTONISHINGASTONISHING RECORDRECORD (Irish actress Sarah Bolger) and his mother Helen Spiderwick Chronicles.” OFOF ONEONE OFOF HHISTORY’SISTORY’S MMOSTOST OUTRAGEOUSOUTRAGEOUS EEVENTS.”VENTS.” (Mary-Louise Parker) settle in the secluded coun- her father to explain why he and her mother are –JeffreyJeffrey Lyons,Lyons, NBC/ReelN B C / R e e l TTalk a lk tryside mansion left to Helen by her great uncle Ar- getting a stupid, boring divorce. thur Spiderwick (David Strathairn). Manhattan dad Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds of The restless Jared is quickly scouring the house “Just Friends” and “Smokin’ Aces”) agrees to tell and discovers a path to Spiderwick’s dust-filled of- “MANDATORY“MANDATORY “TREMENDOUS“TREMENDOUSLY Maya about how he met and fell in love with her VIEWING!”VIEWING!” MOVING!”MOVING!” fice, where he finds a “field guide” littered with mom — and about the other two women in his life -KarenKaren FFragala,ragala, Newsweek.comN e w sw e e k .c o m -KarenKaren Durbin,Durbin, ELLEE L L E magical recipes and sketches of strange creatures. before marriage. The catch? He won’t use their real Turns out Spiderwick spent his life investigating names, so Maya will have to guess which one turns “NOTNOT JUSTJUST MOVING,MOVING, “POWERFUL!“POWERFUL!” BUTBUT ESSENTIAL!ESSENTIAL!” –KevinKevin CCrust,rust, LosL o s AngelesA n g e l e s TimesT i mes bizarre phenomena in the environment around him, out to be her mother. –BBobob Mondello,Mondello, NPRN P R eventually uncovering a hidden world populated by Told as a bedtime story, the once-upon-a-time elves, ogres and hobgoblins. Once Jared opens the flashback to 1992 immediately establishes that life guide, he finds himself immersed in the otherwise and love don’t always work out according to plan. invisible world. Will is a young, enthusiastic idealist who moves to The computer graphics used to create the array New York to work on Bill Clinton’s campaign — not of oddities in “Spiderwick” are extraordinary. Two the ad man who currently convinces kids to eat Fruit WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA characters specifically — Thimbletack (voiced by BEST DOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAY AWARD Loops instead of other sugarcoated brands. What NOMINEE Martin Short), a sort of Tom Thumb meets Jekyll happened to his political aspirations? & Hyde, and Hogsqueal (voiced by Seth Rogen of The narrative establishes a parallel between Clin- DIRECTED BY BILL GUTTENTAG & DAN STURMAN • SCREENPLAY BY BILL GUTTENTAG & DAN STURMAN & ELISABETH BENTLEY “Knocked Up”), a chubby hobgoblin with a hunger ton’s sexual dalliances and Will’s flings in the Big for birds — are exquisitely animated and provide Apple. While Gennifer Flowers asserts on national most of the films comedic moments. The “villains” television that she had a 12-year affair with the mar- CINEMARK CINEMARK are less impressive: The ogres in “Spiderwick” re- ried presidential candidate, Will starts to cheat on NOW PLAYING! CENTURY CINEMAS 16 CENTURY PARK 12 semble knee-high humanoid toads. Only their mon- CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES • NO PASSES Mountain View (650) 960-0970 Redwood City (650) 365-9000 his girl-next-door college sweetheart (Elizabeth FORFOR GROUPGROUP SSALESALES CCALLALL TTOLLOLL FFREEREE 1-888-203-76581-888-203-7658 strous leader Mulgarath (voiced by Nick Nolte) pro- Banks of “Spider-Man 3”). He develops a friend- vides a threat that doesn’t make one think of Kermit ship with a free-spirited, apolitical co-worker at ® or French cuisine. the campaign headquarters (Isla Fisher of “Wed- ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATION Highmore’s performance is hit and miss, liter- ding Crashers”). And he falls for a driven journalist BEST ANIMATED FEATURE ally. He is excellent as Simon, the self-proclaimed (Rachel Weisz of “The Constant Gardener”) whose pacifist of the family, but his portrayal of Jared feels job causes chaos in their professional and personal less natural. In fact, after a few short minutes the lives. says viewer is wishing that Simon was the protagonist All the women are much more interesting char- TAKE THE KIDS AND rather than Jared. And there is a glaring juvenile un- acters than Will Hayes. His nice-guy awkwardness DON’T FEEL GUILTY dertone to the entire film. The kids’ “weapons” are can be endearing, but the dialogue lacks sparkle and primarily tomato juice and salt (although Mallory his onscreen chemistry with the three love interests does wield a fencing sword) and despite the pres- heats up only occasionally. Modern romance may “LIKE NOTHING YOU’ VE ence of fairies and a griffin, the tale rarely travels be more realistic in “Definitely, Maybe,” but it’s EVER SEEN! A MINDBLOWER ! beyond the confines of the house and its immediate also less satisfying than the illusions that classic surrounding area. It’s as if the story is enclosed in a MARJANE IS A SASS QUEEN TO RIVAL JUNO.” romantic movies create about amore. -Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE bubble that only adolescents can enter and exit. Brooks and cinematographer Florian Ballhaus “Spiderwick” is “The Neverending Story” of the (“The Devil Wears Prada”) do put “I Heart NY” new millennium — a family-friendly fable that kids into every frame. As a visual valentine to the vi- will applaud but adults may nap through. brant city, the film recalls Woody Allen’s long-time affair with New York City before he dumped her Rated: PG for scary creature action and vio- for London. lence, peril and some thematic elements. 1 hour, Unfortunately, being smart and sweet-natured 37 minutes. doesn’t guarantee that someone will fall in love with you — whether you’re a character named Will — Tyler Hanley Hayes or a tentatively titled romantic comedy.

Rated: PG-13 for sexual content, including some Definitely, Maybe ✭✭1/2 frank dialogue, language and smoking. 1 hour 45 PERSEPOLIS (Century 16, Century 20) Fashioning a romantic minutes. A FILM BY MARJANE SATRAPI AND VINCENT PARONNAUD comedy as a mystery story, writer-director Adam Read THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS available at SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE ON Brooks (“Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason”) spins — Susan Tavernetti bookstores everywhere from Pantheon Books

the kennedy/marsh the boy-meets-girl genre into a new direction. His company WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM approach is definitely clever, and the film’s quirky charm elevates the movie above mere gimmickry. To view the trailers for “Definitely, Maybe” and "The Abigail Breslin stars as Maya, a too-precocious Spiderwick Chronicles" go to Palo Alto Online at http:// www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ NOW PLAYING! fifth grader filled with more sadness than sunshine. CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SHOWTIMES She knows love isn’t a fairytale. But she implores AMPAS MEMBERS: YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD WILL ALLOW YOU AND A GUEST TO ANY PERFORMANCE. VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.PERSEPOLISMOVIE.COM PDF AT Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 17 103% Movies

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Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. Meet the Spartans (PG-13) Century 12: 1:20, 3:50, 7:50 & 10:15 p.m. (Not Reviewed) ✭✭1/2 27 Dresses (PG-13) Century 16: 7:25 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 1:15, 4:10, 7:05 & 9:45 p.m. Metropolitan Opera: Manon Century 16: Sat. at 10 p.m. Sun. at noon. Century 20: Sat. at 10 p.m. Sun. at Alvin and the Chipmunks Century 12: 12:35, 3:10, 7:05 & 9:30 p.m. Lescaut (Not Rated) noon. (PG) ✭✭✭ (Not Reviewed) Atonement (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 12:55, 4, 6:55 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 1:30, 4:25, 7:15 & 10:15 Nanking (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 2:55 & 7:45 p.m. p.m. National Treasure: Book of Century 12: 7:25 & 10:25 p.m. The Bucket List (PG-13) ✭ Century 16: 1:25 & 4:10 p.m. Sat. also at 11 a.m. Century 20: 12:10, 2:30, 5, Secrets (PG) (Not Reviewed) 7:25 & 9:50 p.m. No Country for Old Men Century 16: 7:15 p.m. Fri. & Mon. also at 1:15 p.m. Century 20: 1:35, 4:30, Charlie Wilson’s War (R) ✭✭1/2 Century 20: 12:25, 2:55, 5:30, 8 & 10:30 p.m. (R) ✭✭✭✭ 7:30 & 10:20 p.m. Cloverfield (PG-13) Century 20: 1:05, 3:15, 5:25, 7:35 & 9:55 p.m. Over Her Dead Body Century 20: 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat. & Mon.-Wed. also at 12:15 p.m. (Not Reviewed) (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Definitely, Maybe Century 16: 1:20, 4:05, 7 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: Noon, 1:20, 2:40, 4, 5:20, Persepolis (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 Aquarius: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. ✭✭1/2 (PG-13) 6:50, 8, 9:35 & 10:35 p.m. Sat. also at 10:40 a.m. The Pirates Who Don’t Century 12: 12:30, 2:50 & 5:10 p.m. The Diving Bell and the Century 16: 12:45, 3:45, 6:50 & 9:55 p.m. Do Anything: A VeggieTales Butterfly (PG-13) ✭✭✭✭ Movie (G) (Not Reviewed) Enchanted (PG) Century 20: 3:15 & 8:05 p.m. Rambo (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 10:10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. & Mon. also at 4:15 p.m. Sun. also at 4:30 (Not Reviewed) p.m. Century 12: 12:50, 3:30, 7:10 & 9:50 p.m. The Eye (PG-13) Century 16: 12:30, 5:15 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 1:10, 3:40, 7:40 & 10:05 The Spiderwick Chronicles Century 16: 12:50, 2:15, 3:30, 4:40, 6:15, 7:10, 8:40 & 9:35 p.m. Sat. also at (Not Reviewed) p.m. (PG) ✭✭✭ 11:05 a.m. Century 12: 12:40, 1:40, 2:40*, 3:20, 4:20, 5:20*, 6, 7, 8*, 8:40, Fool’s Gold (PG-13) Century 16: 12:40, 1:50, 3:25, 4:35, 6:45, 7:50, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Sat. also at 9:40 & 10:30* p.m. *Spanish subtitles (Not Reviewed) 11:10 a.m. Century 20: 12:40, 2, 3:20, 4:40, 6, 7:20, 8:40 & 10 p.m. Step Up 2: The Streets Century 16: 12:35, 1:55, 3:05, 4:30, 5:35, 7:05, 8, 9:40 & 10:30 p.m. Sat. also The Golden Compass Century 20: 10:30 p.m. (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) at 11:15 a.m. Century 12: 12:25*, 2, 3*, 4:40, 5:40*, 7:30, 9:20* & 10 p.m. (PG-13) ✭✭✭ *Spanish subtitles Hannah Montana & Miley Century 16: 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40 & 9:40 p.m. Sat. also at 11 a.m. There Will Be Blood (R) ✭✭✭✭ Century 20: Noon, 3:25, 6:45, 8:30 & 10:05 p.m. Fri.-Sat. & Mon.-Wed. also Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds at 2:35 p.m. Guild: 1, 4:30 & 8 p.m. Disney 3D (G) (Not Reviewed) Untraceable (R) ✭✭ Century 20: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. I Am Legend (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:55 & 10:25 p.m. The Water Horse: Legend of Century 20: 12:05, 2:45, 5:20 & 7:55 p.m. In Bruges (R) (Not Reviewed) C inéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 3, 4:20, 5:40 & 7:10 p.m. Fri.-Mon. also at the Deep (PG) (Not Reviewed) 8:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. also at 10 p.m. Welcome Home Roscoe Century 16: 2, 4:45, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. Sat. also at 11:20 a.m. Century 12: 1, Jumper (PG-13) Century 16: 12:30, 1:45, 2:50, 4:20, 5:10, 7:05, 7:55, 9:25 & 10:25 p.m. Sat. Jennings (PG-13) 2:20, 4, 5:30, 7:15, 9 & 10:10 p.m. (Not Reviewed) also at 11:10 a.m. Century 20: 12:10, 12:50, 1:40, 2:25, 3:10, 3:55, 4:40, (Not Reviewed) 5:30, 6:15, 7, 7:50, 8:35, 9:20 & 10:10 p.m. Sat. also at 10:35 & 11:25 a.m. ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding Juno (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 12:05, 12:55, 2:20, 4:45, 5:45, 7:10, 9:35 & 10:35 p.m. Aquarius: 1, 3:30, 6, 8:20 & 10:30 p.m. ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com

THEATER ADDRESSES NOW PLAYING From Oscar®-Winning Director Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) The following is a sampling of movies Martin McDonagh Comes The Hit Comedy recently reviewed in the Weekly: Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326- of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival! 3264) 27 Dresses ✭✭1/2 (Century 16, Century 20) Perpetual brides- Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (800-326-3264) maid Jane Nichols (Katherine Heigl) eats, sleeps and breathes the elusive enchant- Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326- ment of weddings. Jane is such a fan that RalphFIENNES 3264) ColinFARRELL BrendanGLEESON friends and acquaintances look to her for Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) all manner of arduous nuptial planning. To make matters worse, this sincere singleton CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) toils in the taffeta ghetto while nurturing an unhealthy crush on her clueless but hunky Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more information boss George (Edward Burns). Salvation ar- about films playing, go to Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ rives in the form of Jane’s sister Tess (Ma- lin Akerman), a flighty supermodel who’s just what the doctor ordered for support and distraction. At least that was the plan. Tess and George fall head over heels on “THE ADVENTURE sight, leaving Jane with a clunky finish to her fantasies and yet another invitation to COMEDY IS BACK!” duty as a not-so-merry maid. Enter Kevin -MARK SEMAN, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO (James Marsden), a cynical journalist who meets Jane at a friend’s wedding and considers her plight perfect fodder for his “‘Indiana Jones’ meets ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.’” “Commitments” column. There’s nothing -Derek Ivie, OK! new to this Cinderella story that telegraphs its routine complications with blithe in- Shoot First. difference to its formulaic forerunners. “A Hilarious, Shoot First. Fortunately the conventional elements are Twisted Sightsee Later. cobbled together with perky panache. And Pleasure!” then there are the dresses — 27, to be Karen Durbin, Elle exact. They’re frilly testaments to the ro- mantic secondary and homage to the nice girls who don’t always finish last. Rated: “A very entertaining ride! ‘In Bruges’ PG-13 for language and mature themes. 1 hour, 47 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Jan. stands out boldly and blessedly.” 18, 2008) Claudia Puig, USA Today Atonement ✭✭✭1/2 “Wildly Entertaining! Sharp, Hilarious (Century 16) Pre-war England has never looked as lush as in Joe Wright’s intensely and Spectacularly Well Acted!” crafted romantic drama. Based on Ian Stephen Rebello, Playboy McEwan’s exceptional novel of the same name, “Atonement” reflects a simpler, easier time. Glamorous Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley) lives in the lap of luxury on her family’s country estate, feigning indifference to the attentions of the house- keeper’s handsome son, Robbie Turner (it’s in Belgium!) (James McAvoy). The vivid imagination of Cecilia’s younger sister, Briony (Saoirse Ronan), sets narrative elements in motion. Briony, a willful sprite who spends hours at her typewriter churning out histrionic Premiere Engagement “★★★★! Cinemark CINEARTS @ PALO ALTO SQ theater, discovers Robbie and Cecilia ” 3000 El Camino 650/493-FILM x3456 in a compromising position and, feeling th INGENIOUS! SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT NO PASSES CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORY OR CALL FOR Starts Friday, February 15 – Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES slighted by a discovery far beyond her MOBILE USERS: For Showtimes – Text BRUGES with your ZIP CODE to 43KIX (43549) ken, tells a shocking lie with devastating FOR POLLS, BLOGS, CLIPS, IMAGES AND MORE VISIT NOW SHOWING - CHECK DIRECTORIES FOR LISTINGS consequences for all. In the grand tradi- tion of such epic historical romances as Page 18 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Movies

Tucked into the latest issue of Penny Saver Patrick Swayze tear-jerker, turning “Over There Will Be Blood ✭✭✭✭ funnymen (John Caparulo, Bret Ernst, STANFORD is the perfect pair of desperately seek- Her Dead Body” into little more than a pale (Guild) Paul Thomas Anderson plays true Sebastian Maniscalco and Ahmed Ahmed) ing “baby-starved wing nuts.” The eager imitation. But a charming cast and some to form in this raw, original work loosely riff rhapsodic about wine, women and THEATRE adoptees (Jennifer Garner as Vanessa and witty humor help resuscitate the otherwise based on Upton Sinclair’s sprawling song. “West” could use some trimming. Jason Bateman as Mark) take a meeting lifeless flick. Rated: PG-13 for sexual con- 1927 novel “Oil!” Daniel Day-Lewis, and The road-show aspect is repetitive but The Stanford Theatre is at 221 with Juno and her dad, toting along their tent and language. 1 hour, 35 minutes. — only Day-Lewis, possesses the essential thankfully broken up with radio interviews, University Ave. in Palo Alto. Go to lawyer to hammer out the terms of an T.H. (Reviewed Feb. 1, 2008) gravitas to pull off what is sure to be an hometown reunions and escalating ten- www.stanfordtheatre.org or call “open” adoption. As the months progress, award-winning turn as Daniel Plainview, a sions arising from peripatetic, and claus- 650-324-3700. an expanding Juno handles the situation Persepolis ✭✭✭1/2 wily wildcatter in the turn-of-the-century trophobic, touring. The humor is mostly in her own inestimable fashion, develop- (Aquarius) The Iranian-born Marjane Sa- west. As a crude oil hustler, Plainview fresh and often dirty — absolutely nothing Foreign Correspondent ing an awkward crush on Mark that could trapi partners with underground comic travels from town to town plundering the is sacred. Racial profiling and smutty-sex threaten the future of his marriage and land for the rich black pitch that will ulti- jokes jockey with true confessions about (1940) An American reporter artist Vincent Paronnaud to illustrate her Juno’s best-laid plans. Sweet, sassy and eventful life in cinematic form. The film mately make him a millionaire. Plainview the heart of humor stemming from inse- stumbles upon a Nazi espio- satisfying. Rated: PG-13 for language and offers the unique perspective of growing pins big hopes on Sunday Ranch, a parcel curity and need. Vaughn’s mischievous nage ring. Directed by Alfred sexuality. 1 hour, 32 minutes. — J.A. (Re- up female in Iran during the Islamic revolu- of parched land that can be had for $6 an imprint hangs over all: slick, irreverent and Hitchcock. Fri.-Mon. at 7:30 viewed Dec. 21, 2007) tion and suffering through the war with acre by virtue of a cunning snow job on begging for more. Of what I’m not sure. the Sundays themselves, not to mention Rated: R for language and adult themes. 1 p.m. Sat. & Sun. also at 3:15 Iraq. Daily life is a study of contradictions. The Kite Runner ✭✭✭ Marjane (voiced by Gabrielle Lopes), the an entire community of skeptics and the hour, 45 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Feb. p.m. (CineArts) Marc Forester (“Finding Never- only child of loving Marxist parents (voiced Sundays’ sermonizing son, Eli (Paul Dano). 8, 2008) land”) adapts Khaled Hosseini’s wildly suc- by Catherine Deneuve and Simon Abkar- The townsfolk ultimately rally round the Spellbound (1945) A psy- cessful first novel to the big screen with ian), quickly learns that one can speak and plan, hoping for a giant strike that will see them rolling in dough. But raping the land chiatrist falls in love with the grace. Kabul circa 1978 is a cultural haven behave differently at home than in public. ripe with progress. Twelve-year-old Amir A saucy grandmother (voiced by Danielle reaps its own kind of hell. Visceral, volatile new head of a mental hospital (Zekeria Ebrahimi) lives a life of luxury as Darrieux) reinforces many of the life-must- and epic. Rating: R for extreme violence but discovers he’s an imposter. the son of businessman Baba (Homayoun go-on themes. To ensure her safety, Mar- and language. 2 hours, 38 minutes. — Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Ershadi). He pals around with best friend jane’s family sends her to boarding school J.A. (Reviewed Jan. 4, 2008) Fri.-Mon. at 5:25 & 9:40 p.m. Hassan (Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada), the in Vienna, one of many rites of passage son of the family’s beloved servant. The that position her as an outsider. Edifying boys join forces to run a kite in the annual and entertaining, “Persepolis” paints the Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show Kabul kite-flying ceremony, culminating in personal within a political framework. The ✭✭✭ “The English Patient,” “Atonement” is one a startling triumph. But the thrill of victory one-of-a-kind animated feature shouldn’t (Century 16, Century 20) Thirty cities in 30 In Bruges (R) of the year’s finest films. Rated: R for war is short-lived, tainted by a haunting act be missed. Rated: PG-13 for mature the- nights and 6,000 miles across the coun- Mon-Th. 1:40, 3:00, 4:20, 5:40, 7:10 p.m. violence, language and mature themes. 2 of cowardice. The decay of Afghanistan’s matic material including violent images, try’s heartland is the price you pay to bring Fri/Sat 8:30, 10:00 p.m. hours, 2 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Dec. proud political scene makes it necessary sexual references, language and brief drug a top live comedy show into America’s 14, 2007) for Amir and his father to relocate to Fre- content. In French with English subtitles. 1 backyards. Vince Vaughn mounts a fun- Sun Only 8:30 p.m. mont, California, where Dad toils at odd hour. 35 minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed Jan. filled, Old West variety show and kicks Charlie Wilson’s War ✭✭1/2 jobs and encourages his son’s higher edu- 18, 2008) it off, natch, in Hollywood. Here Vaughn (Century 16, Century 20) “Charlie Wilson’s cation and dreams of becoming a writer. and his hearty ensemble of hand-plucked War” attempts to walk the razor wire Years later an urgent phone call from an between comedy and drama. Good-time old family friend is all it takes to send the Charlie (Tom Hanks) trades barbs with adult Amir (Khalid Abdalla) back to his Houston socialite Joanne Herring (a stiff shattered homeland and a thorny date with Julia Roberts) as though in a screwball destiny. “Kite” is faithful to its source mate- comic romp. The politically savvy pretty rial, weaving an enriching tapestry. But a Shopoff Properties Trust is a publicly registered, woman wants the U.S. to provide arms formulaic blueprint screams crowd-pleas- to the Afghans fighting invading Soviet ing rather than risk-taking. Rated: PG-13 $200,000,000 non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT). forces. She sets Charlie off on a serious for some violence and mature themes. 2 Our primary focus is investing in underdeveloped and mission that will become his crusade. Dur- hours, 2 minutes. In Dari and English with ing the Reagan era, the relatively unknown English subtitles. — J.A. (Reviewed Dec. Publicly undeveloped real estate assets and preparing them for Texan politician partnered with a rogue CIA 14, 2007) development by improving them through various facets of agent to launch a covert operation that funded the mujahideen rebels against the The Orphanage ✭✭✭✭ the entitlement process, such as land planning and design, Red Army and helped the Afghans topple (Century 16, Century 20) Adult orphan Registered engineering and processing of tentative tract maps, and a superpower. By positioning Wilson as a Laura (Belen Rueda) has purchased the hero and provoking laughter through good cavernous mansion where she spent obtaining required environmental approvals. Investment banter, the movie never addresses the her childhood, planning on turning it Common in our common stock involves a high degree of risk, up questions raised in Crile’s nonfiction page- into a home for disabled youngsters. It turner. It also never encourages the viewer doesn’t take long before her precocious to and including the complete loss of your investment. to consider that a solitary congressman son Simon (Roger Princep) is chattering See the Prospectus for a complete description of the risk appropriated more than $40 million of on about an imaginary playmate and his Stock taxpayer money for his cause. Without im- clever, insidious games. Eerie moments factors associated with an investment in our stock. plicating Wilson in wrongdoing, the ending mount up: a visit from a deranged social spins the stranger-than-fiction true story worker who knows too much for her own as a cautionary tale. Rated: R for strong good; a treasure hunt gone sorely awry; Offering language, nudity/sexual content and some and, after an angry exchange in which drug use. 1 hour. 37 minutes. — S.T. (Re- Simon discovers he is adopted, his disap- viewed Dec. 21, 2007) pearance. Laura will not accept the loss of her son and determines to locate him The Diving Bell and the Butterfly ✭✭✭✭ by delving into the realm of the super- COMINGTOPALOALTO (CineArts) The thrilling adaptation of Jean- natural, much to the consternation of her Dominique Bauby’s memoir is a high-flying anxious husband (Fernando Cayo) who’s butterfly of creativity about a man impris- convinced she’s losing her mind. The living Thursday, oned in the diving bell of his body after co-exist with the dead with spine-tingling suffering a paralyzing stroke. The editor synchronization as Laura straddles both of French fashion magazine Elle awakens worlds in an effort to save Simon and un- February 28,2008 from a three-week coma to discover that ravel the mystery buried in the walls of her no one can hear him. He can’t speak. old home. Through the efforts of a police at Shopoff Securities, Inc. – member of FINRA, SIPC He can’t move — except to blink his left psychologist (Mabel Rivera) and a creepy eye. Bauby (Mathieu Amalric of “Munich”), medium (Geraldine Chaplin), treacherous called Jean-Do by his loved ones and a secrets are revealed. Saturated in anxiety Shopoff Properties Trust is offering 20,100,000 Shares of Common and dread, this contemporary chiller is The Crowne Plaza devoted nursing team, has a rare condi- Stock. This is a "best efforts" offering. A minimum of 1,700,000 tion known as “locked-in syndrome.” His the real deal. Rated: R for violence, some shock over his physical state gives way to bloodshed and mature themes. 1 hour, 45 Palo Alto Shares ($16,150,000) must be sold to begin operations. The first amusement, musings, memory and flights minutes. In Spanish with English subtitles. 2,000,000 Shares will be offered at $9.50 per Share. The remain- of fancy. Letter by letter, Bauby’s angelic — J.A. (Reviewed Jan. 4, 2008) ing 18,100,000 Shares will be offered at $10.00 per Share. therapists (Marie-Josee Croze, Anne 4290 El Camino Real,Palo Alto, CA 94306 Consigny and Olatz Lopez Garmendia) Over Her Dead Body ✭✭1/2 recite the alphabet and teach him to com- (Century 16, Century 20) A wedding day municate by moving that eyelid to indicate goes from white to black when the bride Find out the facts about Please Attend One of our Free Presentations to “yes” or “no.” He writes his best-selling (Eva Longoria Parker as Kate) is killed by a memoir through this tedious procedure. tumbling ice sculpture. After an ill-advised Shopoff Properties Trust. Learn More About Passive Real Estate Investment! He struggles to make his thoughts known argument with an impatient angel, Kate to the mother of his children (Emmanuelle finds herself wandering the streets as Seigner) and the lover (Marina Hands) who an apparition with apparent “unfinished can’t bear to visit. Painter-turned-film- business.” Meanwhile, her husband-to- maker Julian Schnabel has transformed a be (Paul Rudd as Henry) plummets into Space is limited. Reserve your seats today! seemingly unfilmable subject into a dar- solitude and despair. Henry’s quirky sister Call 1-877-874-7348 (REIT) or email [email protected] for additional information ingly original ode to imagination and life. Chloe (Lindsay Sloane) is eager to cheer Rated: PG-13 for nudity, sexual content up her despondent brother and takes and to make reservations. Or, to view our full calendar of upcoming presentations and some language. 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Baylands Rail Watch An attempt to find Docent-Led Hikes in Little Basin Hike unveils the new Lohman Theatre with an the elusive, endangered California Clap- the two-mile Tanbark Trail with Sem- pervirens Fund docents. Little Basin is home to deer, bobcats, coyotes, hawks, The Hassle Free Way To Sell Your Car $150 salamanders and more. Sat., Feb. 16, 10 Listing eBay Motors a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Little Basin, 21700 Special Vehicle Drop-Off Center Little Basin Road, Boulder Creek. Call YOU DRIVE IT IN, WE SELL IT ON eBay MOTORS 650-968-4509. No Phone Calls No Low Trade-In www.sempervirens.org No Tire Kickers No for Sale Signs Twilight Hike Leisurely ranger-led hike Tues Thru Sat 9-5 through Pearson-Arastradero Preserve at twilight. Sat., Feb. 16, 5-6:30 p.m. Thirty Million Potential Bidders Free. Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, 650-367-7788 Assure You Maximum Exposure 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 21 CCS SOCCER Sports A good Shorts STANFORD SIGNINGS . . . The reason Stanford men’s water polo team is always looking to the future, and signed up some talented play- to smile ers this week and make sure that future is bright. Jacob Smith of Coronado High and Tim Norton Gunn boys rally again of Sacred Heart Prep will play to keep their season for Stanford next fall. Both have been members of the USA Youth very much alive National Team. Smith, a 6-foot-2 by Keith Peters driver and arguably the top recruit in the country, had a sensational ead last. That’s where the season in the fall. He was named Gunn boys’ soccer team San Diego Union-Tribune Player of D was barely a month ago. The the Year after leading Coronado SCVAL De Anza Division season High to its first CIF San Diego was slipping away and there were Section Division II title in five no thoughts of making the postsea- years. Smith scored 83 goals, son. had 18 assists, 63 steals, and 20 The Titans had come to a cross- ejections drawn. Norton, a senior roads and had to choose a direction at Sacred Heart Prep, is a three- for the remainder of the season. time All-Central Coast Sction and That path is now clear. All-WCAL pick. He led the Gators Gunn is now a most dangerous to their first CCS championship team in the Central Coast Section since 2003 this past fall. Nor- Division I playoffs. The Titans ton was a member of the Youth proved that with a come-from-be- National Team in 2006 . . . Palo hind 3-2 victory at No. 5 Woodside Alto senior Mia Lattanzi heads on Wednesday to earn a berth in the list of recruits who signed a Saturday’s quarterfinals, where No. national letter-of-intent. Lattanzi, 12 Gunn (10-9-3) will face host and who holds school records in both No. 4 seed Alisal (15-1-5) at noon. the 400 and 800, ran one of the Keith Peters Also advancing this week were fastest 800 times in the country, the Palo Alto boys and girls, plus placing second in the event at the Woodside Priory girls. the state meet in 2006. She will The No. 8 Paly boys eliminated be joined by hurdler and jumper Gunn keeper Joseph Welch congratulates David Light (7) while teammates Enzo Cabili (15) and Philippe No. 9 Sequoia on Wednesday, 1-0, Josefine Kvist, long distance run- DeCorwin-Martin (19) have plenty to smile about after the Titans’ 3-2 CCS-opening win Wednesday. in Division II. The No. 7 Palo Alto ner Emilie Amaro, distance runner girls bounced No. 10 Cupertino, Kristin Reese, middle distance 4-0, from Division II. And the No. specialist Sarah McCurdy, long 4 Priory girls routed No. 13 Latino distance Laurynne Chetelat, long College Prep, 14-0, in Division III. distance runner Georgia Griffin, None of those results are surpris- middle distance specialist Emma ing. Gunn’s win over Woodside, Miller-Bedell, long distance runner however, might have been — given Tori Pennings, multi-event athlete the do-or-die situation the Titans Jordan Merback and pole vaulter faced earlier this season. Katerina Stefanidi. On the men’s “We knew that basically every side, two-time All-American and game was a must-win game from Oklahoma Gatorade Male Athlete that point on,” Gunn senior David of the Year Geoffrey Tabor high- Light said of the Titans’ 0-5-1 start lights the recruit list. Tabor is a in league (5-8-1 start overall). “I three-time Oklahoma state cham- pion in the shot and discus with always remained optimistic. All of personal bests of 209-5 in the our losses were by one goal. We discus, which leads the nation, were 0-8 in one-goal games.” and 63-10 in the shot. He will be Gunn coach Frank Ruccolo made joined by hurdler Amaechi Mor- some lineup changes — moving ton, long distance runner Chris defenders Charles Linares and Bo- Derrick, middle distance specialist ris Burkov — to the midfield. The Dylan Ferris, distance specialist Keith Peters Titans got some injured players Kevin Havel, long distance runner healthy and then, Light said, it was Ben Johnson and Miles Unter- just a matter of playing better soc- reiner, the Gatorade Washington cer. Light pointed to a 7-0 win over State Boys Cross Country Runner Gunn’s Enzo Cabili (15) and David Light (7) congratulate Daniel Jauregui on his goal that tied Wednesday’s of the Year. CCS Division match with Woodside at 2-2. Light later scored the winning goal. (continued on page 25) ON THE AIR Menlo, M-A boys headed for another basketball showdown Friday Prep basketball: PAL playoff semifi- by Craig Wentz tory away from that possible match- took a 31-21 halftime lead. Peter visiting San Mateo on Wednesday. nals: Menlo boys vs. Burlingame, 4:30 he matchups between the up by winning their playoff openers DeFilipps led the Bears with 23 Tashman, a 6-foot-6 junior, made p.m., KCEA (89.1 FM); followed by M-A Menlo and Menlo-Atherton Wednesday and advancing to Fri- points as he made all 13 of his free eight of nine shots while Marc girls (6 p.m.) and M-A boys (7:30 p.m.) T boys’ basketball teams have day’s semifinals at Burlingame. throws to help his team go 20 of 23 Nguyen and Jerry Rice Jr. added Saturday been quite something this season. Menlo-Atherton made its trip to from the line. Brendan McGrath seven points apiece. Men’s basketball: Stanford at Ari- While the PAL South Division Pacifica worthwhile by toppling added 17 points while Sam Knapp The Knights need to beat host zona, 12:30 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) regular season has concluded, that top-seeded Terra Nova, 66-53, in finished with nine points and 17 Burlingame at 4:30 p.m., to reach Women’s basketball: Arizona St. at Stanford, 1 p.m., Fox Sports Net; KZSU local rivalry may have one more the opening round. The Bears (17-9) rebounds despite taking an elbow Saturday’s finals. (90.1 FM) showdown this season. beat the Tigers (20-6) at their own to the bridge of his nose in the sec- In the Private Schools Athletic Prep basketball: PAL playoff finals If the Knights and Bears — they game, a fast-paced track meet up ond quarter that cause bleeding and League, Woodside Priory moved to (girls), 6 p.m., KCEA (89.1 FM); followed finished first and second in the and down the court. required bandages. Knapp scored within one victory of completing a by boys at 7:30 p.m. South Division this season — are to “We had them gassed in the first eight of his points in the third quar- second straight undefeated season in meet again, it will be in Saturday’s quarter,” M-A coach Phil White ter to help the Bears pull away. the PSAL with a 49-25 triumph over SPORTS ONLINE Peninsula Athletic League playoff said of his run-and-gun game plan. M-A plays tonight against South host Fremont Christian on Wednes- For expanded daily coverage of college championship game at Burlingame “They were tired.” San Francisco at 7:30 p.m. day night. The Panthers (15-0, 21-4) and prep sports, please see our new site High at 7:30 p.m. Terra Nova missed its first seven Menlo (20-6) got 17 points from grabbed a 19-3 first-quarter lead and at www.PASportsOnline.com Both teams put themselves a vic- shots of the second quarter as M-A Will Tashman in a 48-33 win over (continued on page 24) Page 22 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly STANFORD ROUNDUP Stanford and ASU women in Pac-10 hoop showdown

by Rick Eymer guarantee them a spot in the NCAA omething will give on Sat- tournament. Even a split would like- urday when Arizona State ly do the trick. S comes to Maples Pavilion on The Sun Devils are ranked in the Saturday for an important Pac-10 top three of the Pac-10 in three- women’s basketball game at 1 p.m. point field goal percentage defense That something could very well (1st, .219), assists (1st, 17.13 apg), be a battle for undisputed possession assist-to-turnover ratio (2nd, 0.88), Dr. Kathleen Tavarez has been named an 800 Menlo Avenue, #101 of first place in the conference. rebounding defense (2nd, 33.1 rpg), Invisalign Elite Premier Provider, recognizing Menlo Park, CA 94025 At the very least, it could help field goal percentage (2nd, .440), Stanford separate itself from the rest steals (2nd, 9.70 spg), scoring de- select doctors who have achieved an extraordi- 650-329-9600 of the Pac-10. fense (3rd, 58.1 ppg), scoring mar- nary level of experience and who represent The sixth-ranked Cardinal (11-2, gin (3rd, +7.3), rebounding margin the top 1% of North American practitioners. 22-3 entering play on Thursday (3rd, +3.0), blocked shots and (3rd, www.drtavarez.com night) entered the weekend in a vir- 3.48 bpg). tual tie for second place. Stanford and Cal both know they Arizona State (10-2, 16-7) lost to have their hands full with Arizona Stanford and California (12-1, 22-3) State. in Tempe by a combined 17 points. For Stanford, it’s rather simple: The Sun Devils, coached by former keep winning and the Pac-10 title Sweetheart Tea Stanford star Charli Turner Thorne, remains with the Cardinal. Any loss have won 17 of their last 18 Pac-10 would be devastating to Stanford’s contests away from home, including championship hopes. the last 12 in a row. The only blem- Saturday is a special day for Stan- "«i˜ÊœÕÃi ish during that stretch was a 77-71 ford no matter what else happens. setback at Stanford last season. It’s ‘Senior Day’ and both Candice at Sunrise of Palo Alto There’s a lot at stake among the Wiggins and Cissy Pierce will be three contenders, with Arizona State playing their final regular-season having the most to gain. Should the home game of their careers. -՘`>Þ]ÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓ{Ì ÊÊUÊÊÓ\ä䫓Ê̜Ê{\Î䫓 Sun Devils win twice, that would (continued on page 24) ˜ÊViiLÀ>̈œ˜ÊœvÊÌ iʓœ˜Ì ʜvÊ
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(18 points), Kevin Brown (14) and from the field in the first half while ranked Stanford defeated visiting Prep basketball Nick Robinson (12) led Paly. taking a 33-18 lead, despite only Stanford roundup St. Mary’s, 8-0, in a nonconference (continued from page 22) (continued from page 23) Eastside Prep fell behind early holding a two-point lead after one game on Wednesday. coasted from there. and ended up dropping a 52-48 de- period. Stanford, on a 10-game winning Penna has yet to allow a run, and Ignas Pavilonis scored 13 points cision to St. Thomas More in the In a game that Palo Alto (6-5, streak, has won 297 of 329 games just three hits, in 25 innings. She has to lead Priory, which won its 35th semifinals of the Christian Private 9-13) had to win to even have a played at home under Tara VanDer- 30 strikeouts and had not walked a straight PSAL game dating to the Schools Athletic League playoffs on chance at the CCS playoffs, they did veer, over a 90 percent success rate. batter this season. end of the 2006 season. Tyler Star- Tuesday night. Junior forward Ivan just that with a 55-37 win over last- Stanford (5-0) hosts the Stan- ling and 7-foot-2 Greg Somogyi Prema led the Panthers (17-10) with place Fremont on Tuesday. Nicole Women’s gymnastics ford Invitational beginning Friday, added 10 points each for the Pan- 28 points. Behr, who has been out all season Tabitha Yim’s all-around perfor- meeting Santa Clara at 2 p.m. and thers, who close out the regular after ACL surgery this past Septem- mance and Allyse Ishino’s superb Wichita State at 4 p.m. season on Friday against visiting Girls basketball ber, returned with a big 10 points efforts in the vault, bars and beam Redwood Christian at 6 p.m. With senior guard Erica Hayes while fellow senior Liz Slater led separated the Stanford gymnasts Men’s tennis Sacred Heart Prep rebounded pouring in 26 points, Menlo-Ather- the way with 16. from the rest of the Pac-10 perform- Host Stanford suffered a 5-2 set- from a disappointing loss to Wood- ton cruised to a 58-45 triumph over The Vikings visit Gunn on Friday ers. back to No. 4 Baylor in a nonconfer- side Priory last Saturday and top- host Terra Nova on Wednesday in at 6:15 p.m., closing the regular sea- Yim was named the conference ence match that was closer than the pled host Valley Christian-Dublin the opening round of the PAL play- son for both teams. Gymnast of the Week and Ishino score indicated. on Tuesday night, 62-47. The Ga- offs. The Bears (19-7) will face San Castilleja definitely will be playing was honored as the conference’s Matt Bruch won his match at No. tors (12-3, 15-8) got a season-high Mateo (18-10) on Friday in the semi- next week, but first has a chance for Event Specialist of the Week. 2 singles after losing the first set and 18 points from junior Ben Taylor finals at Burlingame High at 6 p.m. a West Bay Athletic League undis- Yim’s 39.575 all-around score at Blake Muller went overtime before and a balanced effort from 10 other The championship game is Saturday puted title. The Gators (9-0, 17-5) can last weekend’s IGI Chicago Style losing at No. 4 singles. Richard Wire scorers while holding on to a share at 6 p.m., also at Burlingame. accomplish that by beating host Mer- Meet — built on first place finish- dropped his first set, 7-5. of second place in the PSAL. Hayes was the catalyst for M-A cy-San Francisco on Friday night. es in both the bars and floor — is The Cardinal (2-5) hosts Boise Gunn and Palo Alto will meet on against the Tigers, adding seven re- Castilleja clinched no worse than eighth-best in the nation this year State on Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Vikings’ gym at 7:45 bounds, six steals and three assists. a share of the league title a 61-20 and second in the Pac-10. She also p.m., to decide second place in the She is averaging nearly 26 points a romp over visiting Notre Dame-San recorded personal bests in all four Women’s golf SCVAL De Anza Division. game over her past three contests — Jose on Tuesday night. The Gators events. Stanford shot a 10-over-par 294 Getting 13 points each from Ste- all M-A victories. Kendra Thomas celebrated Senior Night with senior Ishino, who sat out last year with on Wednesday to finish at 48-over- phen Castro, Richard Wiley and added 10 points for the Bears while Marion Cohn scoring a career-high an injury, performed in three events par 900 and in fifth place at the Kyle Perricone, Gunn held off vis- Arielle McKee had nine points, six 16 points and senior Lindsay Taylor in Chicago, scoring 9.875 on vault, Northrop Grumman Regional Chal- iting Los Gatos, 57-50, Wednes- rebounds and four blocked shots. adding seven points, eight rebounds, 9.825 on bars and 9.825 on beam. lenge in Palos Verdes. day night. The Titans (8-3, 16-8) In the SCVAL De Anza Division, nine assists and seven steals. In Sunday’s meet at Iowa State, clinched no worse than a tie for sec- Gunn forced 31 turnovers and got Freshman Natasha von Kaeppler she hit a season-high 9.9 on the bars Women’s lacrosse ond place, no matter what happens a combined 31 points from Neva pulled down 14 rebounds and had as the Cardinal moved into the top Stanford remained unbeaten in in Friday’s regular-season finale. Hauser and Jasmine Evans while six blocks. Junior Ericka von Kaep- 10. Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Despite facing the worst team clinching second place with a 52-39 pler scored 14 points with eight re- It is Yim’s third career Gymnast competition following a 13-7 victory in the SCVAL De Anza Division, win over visiting Los Gatos. bounds and five blocks. Sophomore of the Week, while Ishino received over visiting UC Davis on Wednes- Palo Alto barely escaped with a Hauser, a senior, appropriately Eve Zelinger scored 12 points, sur- the honor for the first time. day night. 56-52 victory over host Fremont. led the way on Senior Night with 16 passing former Castilleja standout The Cardinal (2-0, 3-0) scored The Vikings (7-4, 15-8) built a 31- points. Evans, a junior, added 15. Ju- Nikki Perlman as the WBAL’s all- Softball 10 first-half goals and never trailed. 15 halftime lead, but the Firebirds nior Tamar Cartun led the way with time leading scorer. Zelinger has Missy Penna threw four innings Sophomore Claire Hubbard scored (1-11) outscored the Vikings 37-25 five steals and added seven points. scored 443 career points in only 21 of hitless ball and Shannon Ko- three goals and had an assist, giving the final two quarters. Dom Powell Gunn (9-2, 24-2) shot 52 percent league games.■ plitz drove in three runs as 13th- her four goals and seven assists.■

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Paly withstood a hard attack by Kelly Jenks. Both were significant. CCS soccer Sequoia in the first 15 minutes but Duller had missed the two previous (continued from page 22) the combination of ball control by matches while resting an injured Saratoga as the team’s breakthrough midfielders Zernik and sophomore quadriceps muscle. She took a cross game. Since then, Gunn has gone Jenner Fox plus superb defense by from sophomore Erika Hoglund and 5-1-1 with victories over league Ashworth, senior Bubba Paguirigan, finished it off. champ Los Gatos and runnerup sophomore Ryan Holland and junior Jenks wound up scoring twice, Palo Alto. John Christopherson kept Sequoia once in each half with the first one “I knew our team; I knew we out of the goal. assisted by junior Sydney Lun- could come back,” Light said. “The dgren. main thing was that we didn’t want Girls Division II Palo Alto’s final goal came after the season to end.” Palo Alto (14-5-2) beat Cupertino Bengston rocketed a shot on goal On Wednesday, Light played some by 4-0 on Tuesday and will play de- from 30 yards out and Cupertino of his best individual soccer as he fending champ Mitty on Saturday keeper Erin Hammond fumbled the was all over the place while causing in a quarterfinal match at Los Altos ball. Paly sophomore Kaitlyn Pat- big problems for the Wildcats. High at noon. terson was right there to finish the After falling behind 1-0 in the “We know that when we play our shot and the Pioneers. first five minutes, the Titans came Keith Peters best, we can play with anyone,” said Paly played without leading scor- back midway in the first half when Paly coach Ernesto Cruz. er Teresa Noyola, who is playing for Light did a somersault throw-in The Vikings played pretty well the U.S. Under-20 National Team from the left side to senior Calvin against Cupertino. Then again, the in the Four Nations Tournament in Parshad, who headed the pass into Gunn senior David Light provided an assist on his team’s first goal with Pioneers are from the lower SCVAL Chile. She’s expected back on Sun- the net to tie the score. a flip throw-in that was headed in by Calvin Parshad. El Camino Division and that puts day. The Wildcats answered with an- things into perspective. This was The Vikings also didn’t have other goal in the 34th minute, but situations before Jauregui’s tying it’s our last game,” Light said. a match Palo Alto was expected to sophomore Alex Nguyen, who was Gunn came back again 10 minutes goal. win. Anything less would have been injured during last Friday’s 1-0 loss in the second half when sophomore “I tell our guys we’re a second Boys Division II a big upset. to Mountain View. She was getting Sterling Hancock made a run down half team,” said Ruccolo. “We play Palo Alto (13-4-5) advanced with Aside from the final score, per- an MRI on her knee Tuesday. the left side in the 53rd minute and better from behind and we have a 1-0 win over host Sequoia and now haps the most important factor in crossed a shot to senior Daniel Jau- the confidence that we can come will play No. 1 South San Francisco Tuesday’s match was Paly’s defen- Girls Division III regui, who booted it in. back.” (19-1) on Saturday at Burlingame sive effort on Cupertino scoring Woodside Priory (15-6) routed With roughly 15 minutes to go That confidence, and the fact High at noon. The Warriors, who standout CiCi Kobinski. Latino Prep College, 14-0, at Sky- in the game, Light got behind the Ruccolo put Hancock on Wood- played in the weaker PAL Ocean Kobinski was one of two players line College to advance to Satur- Woodside defense and scored the side’s leading scorer Oscar Yniguez, Division, advanced with a slim 2-1 from Northern California who made day’s quarterfinals against No. 5 game-winner. helped turn things around. win over No. 16 Westmont. the USL SYL ‘91 Select Team last Santa Catalina at Watsonville High Woodside had few meaningful Gunn now makes a trip to the It took three players to produce month in Florida. The other player at noon. opportunities in the final minutes, Santa Cruz area Saturday to face the winning goal for Paly. Junior is Paly’s Sammi Bengston. Kobin- Leslie Barkmann and Massiel but Gunn defenders Scott Baer, Alisal, a team that beat Gunn by 5-4 Adam Zernik got things started as ski, however, was heavily marked Castellanos each scored three goals Michael Starr, Tim Sullivan, Ben in the Homestead Christmas Cup. he crossed a direct kick that was the entire game and showed her to pace the Panthers. Siemens and Hancock repelled the The Titans trailed in that match, headed towards the goal by Kevin frustration. Third-seeded Menlo, which had attacks. 5-2, before staging a comeback that Ashworth and then deflected into Palo Alto made it tougher by tak- a first-round bye, will play Mercy- The second half was all Gunn, just fell short. the goal by Scott Ostrau in the 20th ing a 2-0 halftime lead on goals by Burlingame at Burlingame High in which missed a couple of open-goal “We just have to keep playing like minute. junior Jessie Duller and sophomore the quarterfinals at 10 a.m.■

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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Page 25 Sports SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WOMEN’S GOLF UC Davis — McMahon 2, McGovern 2, FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL M — Tashman 8 1-1 17, Nguyen 3 0-1 7, Corsa, Jarem, Lapolla. Rice Jr. 3 0-1 7, Glenn 2 1-2 5, Smith 2 0-0 at Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge Gymnastics SCVAL De Anza Division Stanford — Hubbard 3, McClain 2, Foard 5, Bouret 1 1-2 4, Cohen 1 0-0 3. Totals: Los Gatos 11 14 11 14 — 50 Palos Verdes, Calif., par 71 College women — Stanford at Oregon 20 5-13 48. 2, K. Nesbitt, Flynn, Siegfried, Lindsay, J. Gunn 17 10 16 14 — 57 Team leaders — 1, UCLA 288-299-289— State, 7 p.m. Three-point goals: Robinson 3, Lopez Nesbitt, Fluherty. LG — Walters 3-4-11, Hodgman 2-0-5, 876; 2, Florida 298-291-294—883; 3, USC Records: Softball (SM); Nguyen, Rice Jr., Smith, Bouret, Co- Stanford 2-0 (3-0); UC Davis Blackwell 7-2-16, Vandernberg 3-2-9, Heng 298-288-301—887; 4, Arizona State 302- hen (M). 0-2 (0-2) College — Santa Clara at Stanford, 2 3-0-7, McLaren 1-0-2. Totals: 19-8-50. 296-291—889; 5, Stanford 300-306-294— Records: Menlo 20-6 SOFTBALL p.m.; Wichita State at Stanford, 4 p.m. G — McDonald 2-0-4, Shim 1-0-2, Miller 900; 6, Wake Forest 301-302-301—904; Menlo-Atherton 16 15 22 13 — 66 Nonconference Tennis 3-0-6, Castro 5-3-13, Flaxman 1-0-2, Wiley 7, Oklahoma State 303-304-302—909; 8, Terra Nova 12 9 19 13 — 53 5-3-13, Perricone 6-0-13, Brennan 2-0-4. Arizona 308-309-297—914; 8, Pepperdine Wednesday College men — Stanford at National MA — DeFilipps 4 13-13 23, McGrath 7 St. Mary’s 000 00 — 0 1 2 Team Indoors, Seattle Totals: 25-6-57. 2-3 17, Knapp 4 1-2 9, Fogel 1 4-4 6, Raub 298-306-310—914; 10, Texas A&M 304- Three-point goals: Walters, Hodgman, 298-313—915. Stanford 004 4x — 8 5 2 Volleyball 2 0-0 6, Branning 2 0-1 5. Totals: 20 20-23 Cronin, Galloway (3) and Dolcini. Penna, Heng, Vandenberg (LG); Perricone (G). 66. Individual leaders — 1, Sheary (Wake College men — Stanford at Pacific , 7 Quinn (5) and Neill. WP — Penna (4-0). LP palo Alto 19 12 13 12 — 56 TN — Moe 5 1-4 14, Asuega-Souza 4 4-8 Forest) 72-71-72—215; 2, Karle (Pepperdine) p.m. — Cronin (1-1). Fremont 5 10 19 18 — 52 12, Elzey 4 0-0 8, Bernard 2 3-4 7, Cruz 2 70-71-75—216; 2, Munoz (ASU) 75-71-70— 2B — Haber, Aggabao, Koplitz (S). 2 hits SATURDAY PA — Robinson 4-3-12, Powell 6-6-18, 2-4 6, Castillo 1 0-0 2, Enciso 1 0-0 2, Moore 216; 2, Myers (Florida) 73-73-70—216; 2, — Aggabao (S). 3 RBI — Koplitz (S). Rider 1-0-2, Jefferson 2-2-6, Scott 1-2-4, 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20 10-20 53. Yadloczky (Florida) 71-72-73—216; 2, Yang Baseball Brown 6-1-14. Totals: 20-14-56. Three-point goals: DeFilipps 2, Raub 2, Records: Stanford 5-0; St. Mary’s 1-2 College — Willamette at Menlo (dh), 11:30 (UCLA) 71-73-72—216; 7, Joh (UCLA) 73-73- F — Sever 4-2-10, Moctezuma 3-0-6, Branning, McGrath (MA); Moe 3 (TN). a.m. 72—218; 7, N o rd q v ist (ASU) 72-75-71—218; MEN’S TENNIS Moore 1-0-2, McIntyre 7-1-19, McDow- Records: Menlo-Atherton 17-9 9, Derrey (TCU) 70-73-76—219; 10, King Basketball ell 4-0-8, Ustairs 1-0-3, Viray 1-0-2, Ryan Nonconference Private Schools Athletic League (Stanford) 72-73-76—221; 10, Endstrasser 0-2-2. Totals: 21-5-52. College men — Stanford at Arizona, SH Prep 13 19 15 15 — 62 (USC) 75-74-72—221; 10, Michaels (UCLA) Wednesday Three-point goals: Robinson, Brown (PA); 12:30 p.m.; Dominican at Menlo, 7:30 p.m. VC Dublin 11 11 10 16 — 47 71-78-72—221; 10, Moreno (USC) 73-74- Baylor 5, at Stanford 2 McIntyre 4, Ustairs (F). SHP — B. Taylor 7 2-3 18, K. Taylor 2 74—221; 10, Salas (USC) 71-72-78—221; College women — Arizona State at Stan- Other score: Milpitas 66, Saratoga 51 Singles — Poerschke (B) d. Clayton, 6-3, 1-2 5, McConnell 0 2-2 2, Davison 1 0-2 2, 10, Uribe (UCLA) 73-75-73—221. ford, 1 p.m.; Dominican at Menlo, 5:30 p.m. Standings: Cupertino 9-2, Gunn 8-3 6-2; Bruch (S) d. Lukas, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0; Galic Sakowski 0 1-2 1, Nakamura 2 0-0 6, Har- Gymnastics (16-8), Palo Alto 7-4 (15-8), Los Gatos 5-6, Other Stanford scorers — 23, Wang 76- (B) d. Wire, 7-5, 6-3; Corches (B) d. Muller, ris 2 2-2 7, Pitchford 1 2-2 4, Buono 3 0-2 Milpitas 5-6, Saratoga 4-7, Fremont 1-11 77-74—227; 26, Chun 81-77-70—228; 45, 4-6, 7-6, 1-0; Rux (B) d. Kaiser, 6-2, 6-3; Mu- College men — Nebraska at Stanford, 7, Baloff 2 4-4 8, Melen 0 1-2 1. Totals: 20 Liao 75-79-79—233; 50, Durham 77-83- eller (B) d. Hirschman, 6-3, 6-2. 7 p.m. PAL Playoffs 15-23 62. 74—234. Doubles — Muller-Clayton (S) d. Galic- Softball First round VCD — Stilwell 1 1-2 4, Kurth 2 0-0 5, White 1 1-2 3, Douvikas 2 0-0 4, Cone 0 4-8 Rux, 8-5; Poerschke-Mueller (B) d. Bruch- College — Pacific at Stanford, noon; San Mateo 4 12 10 7 — 33 WOMEN’S LACROSSE 4, Shaffer 4 6-10 14, Broyer 4 6-6 14. Totals: Kelly, 8-6; Hirshman-Wire (S) d. Lukacs- Stanford Invitational I semifinals Menlo 11 6 14 17 — 48 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Bucko, 8-6. SM — Robinson 6 2-4 17, Lopez 1 2-4 5, 14 18-28 47. Tennis Wednesday Records: Stanford 2-5; Baylor 7-0 Jackson 2 0-1 4, Vidovic 1 0-0 2, Washing- Three-point goals: B. Taylor 2, Naka- UC Davis 4 3 — 7 College men — Stanford at National ton 0 2-4 2, Liu 1 0-0 2, Cervania 0 1-2 1. Stanford 10 3 — 13 Schedule Team Indoors, Seattle Totals: 11 7-15 33. (continued on next page)

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Page 26 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD (continued from previous page) 5, McAdam 1 2-6 4, T. Cartun 3 0-2 7, Jas. SHP — M. Aitken-Young 3 1-2 8, Wilkin- Sacred Heart Prep 205, Burlingame 225 At Menlo 7, Gunn 0 Evans 7 0-0 15, Hauser 7 2-5 16, I. Cartun 1 son 1 0-0 2, B. Aitken-Young 1 0-0 2, Micek mura 2, Harris, Buono (SHP); Stilwell, Kurth At Sharon Heights CC (par 36) Singles — Hoffman (M) d. Herekar, 6-1, 0-0 2. Totals: 22 4-13 52. 4 3-4 12, Buccieri 1 0-0 3, Gibbs 1 0-0 2, (VCD). SHP — Knox 38, Refioglu 39, Dearborn 6-3; Ball (M) d. Lui, 6-3, 6-0; Sum (M) d. Three-point goals: Ryan 3, Brady 2, Wil- Heslin 1 0-0 2, Donohoe 1 0-0 2, Tameilau 1 Records: Sacred Heart Prep 12-3 (15-8) 39, Ceremsak 44, Nonnenberg 45. Ugarte, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2; Chase (M) d. Klein, 0-0 3. Totals: 14 4-6 36. Pinewood 7 12 12 5 — 36 cox (LG); Jac. Evans, Shevick, T. Cartun, 6-0, 6-3. SHC — Rogers 4 2-2 10, Michler 2 0-0 5, B — Lindsell 40, Economou 44, M. Jack- Harker 15 11 11 10 — 47 Jas. Evans (G). Boggs 4 0-0 8, Bell 9 0-0 18, Moore 6 0-0 son 46, L. Jackson 46, Godfrey 49. Doubles — Duggal-Carlisle (M) d. Bhad- P — Martinez 1-0-2, Whitlock 3-1-7, Mc- Palo Alto 7 21 11 16 — 55 13, Beard 2 1-1 5, Giovannetti 1 0-0 3, Koike kamkar-Meyer, 6-3, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2; Rosenk- Clelland 3-0-8, Fields 5-1-13, Lippe 3-0-6. Fremont 10 10 9 8 — 37 Records: Sacred Heart Prep 1-0 1 0-0 2, J. Jackson 2 0-0 4, K. Jackson 5 ranz-Peltz (M) d. Paddock-Chen, 6-0, 6-3; Totals: 15-2-36. PA — Mah 1-4-6, Slater 8-0-16, Hoffacker 1-2 11, Brooks 4 0-0 8. Totals: 40 4-5 87. BOYS SOCCER Barnett-Baxter (M) d. Deggelman-Kaubisch, H — Cali 2-0-6, Abarca 5-4-14, Kitasoe 1-0-2, Garcia 2-3-7, Lovely 1-0-3, Behr 3-2- Three-point goals: M.Aitken-Young, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2. 4-0-12, Yu 0-2-2, Plauck 5-2-12. Totals: 16- 10, Peterson 4-3-11. Totals: 20-13-55. Central Coast Section playoffs Micek, Buccieri, Tameilau (SHP); Michler, 8-47. F — Wozniak 4-3-12, Viray 2-4-9, Chwa Division I first round Records: Menlo 1-0, Gunn 0-1 Three-point goals: McClelland 2, Fields 2 1-0-2, Wu 1-0-2, Burgos 0-2-2, Fulhido Moore, Giovannetti (SHC). Gunn 1 2 — 3 Records: (P); Kitasoe 4, Cali 2, Abarca (H). 1-0-2, Jennings 3-0-8. Totals: 12-9-37. Sacred Heart Prep 11-15 Woodside 2 0 — 0 Schedule Records: pinewood 6-9 (10-12) Three-point goals: Behr 2, Lovely (PA); Private Schools Athletic League G — C. Parshad (Light), Jauregui (Light), FRIDAY, FEB. 15 Jennings 2, Viray, Wozniak (F). Woodside Priory 19 11 16 3 — 49 Tuesday Light (Linares). Boys basketball Fremont Christian 3 6 8 8 — 25 Other score: Wilcox 61, Milpitas 13 W — Castillo (Yniguez), Yniguez (Mil- Pinewood 19 18 16 15 — 68 De Anza Division — Gunn at Palo Alto, WP — Feldman 0 1-2 1, Barriga 0 1-2 1, Standings: Wilcox 11-0, Gunn 9-2 (24-2), King’s Academy 2 6 2 3 — 13 anes). 7:45 p.m. Berka 4 0-0 8, Pavilonis 6 0-0 13, Helmeczi Palo Alto 6-5 (9-13), Mountain View 6-5, Los P — Morehead 1-0-3, Beck 4-2-13, Marty Records: Gunn 10-9-2 2 0-1 4, Somogyi 4 2-2 10, M. Willhite 0 0-2 Gatos 4-7, Milpitas 2-9, Fremont 1-11 3-2-9, Liang 4-1-12, Eackles 5-2-13, Tanigu- Division II first round PSAL — Redwood Christian at Woodside 0, Starling 4 2-4 10, J. Willhite 0 0-2 0. To- PAL Playoffs chi 1-0-3, Massingill 2-0-4, Nickel 4-2-11. Palo Alto 1 0 — 1 Priory, 6 p.m.; Pinewood at Sacred Heart tals: 21 6-15 49. First round Totals: 22-8-68. Sequoia 0 0 — 0 Prep, 7 p.m. FC — Nativida 1 0-0 2, Moriton 1 0-1 2, Menlo-Atherton 13 15 12 18 — 58 KA — Hamilton 1-0-2, Yee 2-0-5, Jy 0-1-1, PA — Ostrau (Zernik, Ashworth) PAL — League playoff semifinals at Bur- Singh 1 0-0 2, Jerico Herzog 2 7-9 12, Fu Terra Nova 13 12 6 14 — 45 Shirey 0-1-1, Awbrey 2-0-4. Totals: 5-2-13. Records: Palo Alto 13-4-5 lingame High: Menlo vs. Burlingame, 4:30 1 0-0 2, Jere. Herzog 1 2-2 4. Totals: 7 10- MA — McKee 4 1-2 9, Hayes 10 2-3 26, Three-point goals: Liang 3, Beck 3, More- p.m.; Menlo-Atherton vs. South San Fran- 14 25. Jenkins 1 0-0 2, Mongird 1 0-0 2, Tuliau 2 head, Marty, Eackles, Taniguchi, Nickel (P); GIRLS SOCCER cisco, 7:30 p.m. Three-point goals: Pavilonis (WP); Jerico 0-0 5, Fakalata 2 0-0 4, Thomas 5 0-0 10. Yee (KA). Central Coast Section playoffs Herzog (FC). Girls basketball Totals: 25 3-5 58. Wednesday Division II first round Records: Woodside Priory 15-0 (21-4) De Anza Division — Gunn at Palo Alto, TN — Vigil 1 0-0 3, A. Luhrs 0 0-0 0, Os- Fremont Christian 9 9 4 15 — 37 At Santa Clara High Christian Private Schools League 6:15 p.m. borne 5 4-7 14, Laolagi 2 4-4 8, Broder 6 0-0 Pinewood 24 16 16 28 — 84 Cupertino 0 0 — 0 WBAL — Castilleja at Mercy-San Fran- Playoff semifinals 12, Piccolotti 2 4-6 8. Totals: 16 12-17 45. FC — Gregg 3-1-9, Ottosi 5-1-11, Heinke Palo Alto 2 2 — 4 cisco, 6:30 p.m. ST More 14 16 12 10 — 52 Three-point goals: Hayes 4, Tuliau (MA); 1-0-2, Hayes 1-2-4, Ottavis 4-3-11. Totals: PA — Duller (Hoglund), Jenks (Lundgren), Eastside Prep 9 16 10 13 — 48 Vigil (TN). 14-7-37. Jenks (unassisted), Patterson (unassisted). PSAL — Pinewood at St. Lawrence, 6 STM — Riley 2-1-5, Cortese 2-3-7, J. Records: Menlo-Atherton 19-7 P — Morehead 3-0-7, Rubin 1-1-4, Beck Records: Palo Alto 14-5-2 p.m. Corr 3-1-10, W. Hawkins 9-4-22, P. Hawkins 4-4-12, Fraioli 2-0-5, Cosner 1-0-3, Liang West Bay Athletic League Division III first round PAL — League playoff semifinals at Bur- 4-0-8. Totals: 20-9-52. ND-San Jose 2 2 4 12 — 20 1-0-2, Eackles 3-5-11, Taniguchi 4-0-11, At Skyline College lingame High: Menlo-Atherton vs. San Ma- EP — Williams 3-0-7, Prema 11-2-28, Alas Castilleja 18 23 10 10 — 61 Massingill 3-1-7, Nickel 9-1-20. Totals: 31- Latino Prep 0 0 — 0 teo, 6 p.m. 2-0-6, Van Hook 2-1-5, Tenisi 1-0-2. Totals: NDSJ — Dizon 1 0-0 2, Sajor 2 0-0 4, Tee 12-84. Woodside Priory 7 7 — 14 SATURDAY 19-3-48. 1 0-0 2, Cunningham 2 0-2 4, Juni 2 0-0 4, Three-point goals: Gregg 2 (FC); Tanigu- WP — Simpson (L. Barkmann), Cortes Three-point goals: J. Corr 3 (STM); Prema Herzog 2 0-0 4. Totals: 10 0-2 20 chi 3, Beck 2, Fraioli, Cosner, Nickel (P). Boys basketball Records: Pinewood 9-0 (17-9) (Castellanos), L. Barkmann (Ciupitu), L. 4, Alas 2, Williams (EP). C — eja (9-0, 17-5): Cohn 8 0-0 16, Taylor PAL — League playoff championship at Records: Eastside Prep 17-10 Barkmann (Simpson), Castellanos (Simp- 2 3-4 7, Rose 2 0-0 4, E. von Kaeppler 5 4-4 Burlingame High, 7:30 p.m. BOYS GOLF son), Castellanos (Simpson), Schnabel (un- 14, Zelinger 6 0-0 12, N. von Kaeppler 3 0-0 GIRLS BASKETBALL Nonleague assisted), Quinn (Schnabel), Simpson (Ciu- Girls basketball 6, Thornburg 1 0-0 2. Totals: 27 7-8 61. SCVAL De Anza Division pitu), Montgomery (Ciupitu), L. Barkmann Three-point goals: none. Mitty 200, Menlo-Atherton 206 PAL — League playoff championship at Los Gatos 10 8 13 8 — 39 (Simpson), Cortes (Perna), Castellanos (un- Records: Castilleja 9-0 (17-5) At Sharon Heights CC (par 36) Burlingame High, 6 p.m. Gunn 12 21 8 11 — 52 assisted), Schnabel (Nakahara). Boys soccer Wilcox 2 1-2 6, Ryan 4 0-0 8, Peterson West Catholic Athletic League MA scorers: Nick Chladek 36 (medalist), Records: Woodside Priory 15-6 1 0-0 2, Brady 6 0-0 14, Trambly 3 0-0 6. First-round playoffs Nick Sako 38, Jake Hall Toy 42, Ben Jack- CCS Division I — Gunn at Alisal, noon. Totals: 16 1-2 39. SH Prep 4 16 3 13 — 36 son 43, Will Bauer 47. BOYS TENNIS CCS Division II — Palo Alto vs. South G — Jac. Evans 1 0-0 3, Shevick 2 0-0 SH Cathedral 24 25 22 16 — 87 Records: Menlo-Atherton 0-1 Nonleague San Francisco at Burlingame High, noon.

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