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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 2 UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Planners like new hotel concept at Ming’s site Unusual ‘preliminary review’ encourages owners hotel as a smaller, 4,753-square-foot bust in 2001, made the larger restau- hensive Plan designation of Service restaurant, said John Northway of rant no longer sustainable, he said. Commercial (CS), was met with to move forward on planned 162-room hotel Stoecker & Northway Architects of Commissioners said the proposed skepticism by the commission. Palo Alto. hotel is an appropriate use for the A PC district accommodates by Sue Dremann The hotel is expected to generate location and could fit in with the developments for residential, com- lans for a an extended-stay The 15,180-square-foot restau- $850,000 to $1,050,000 in annual Baylands Master Plan. Ming’s is mercial, professional, research, in- hotel by Ming’s restaurant rant would be replaced by a 123,511 transit-occupancy taxes for the city, at Embarcadero and East Bayshore dustrial and other mixed uses not P owners Vicky Ching and square-foot, four-story, 162-room ho- he said. roads and is within the master plan’s attainable under other zoning des- Wu-Chung Hsiang were greeted tel wrapped around a central court- Hsiang told commissioners dur- boundaries. ignations, and often involves the with excitement by the Palo Alto yard. The plan includes in-room ing a preliminary review that he and But a request to keep the site’s developer providing some type of Planning & Transportation Com- kitchens, conference rooms, outdoor Ching had planned for some years to Planned Community (PC) zoning, “public benefit” in return for flex- mission Wednesday night — with seating and four rooftop gardens. build a hotel. The economic down- which the restaurant has had since a few provisos. Ming’s would reopen inside the turn, beginning with the dot-com 1967, rather than the city’s Compre- (continued on page 4)

TECHNOLOGY A startup where youth have teeth — but no toys To feed off creativity, CoolIris takes advantage of nearby Stanford’s tech-trained students by Arden Pennell n a region known for snapping up bright young college gradu- I ates to work in high-tech, a small Palo Alto startup is taking that approach one step further — populating its workforce with college interns. “Students bring unconditioned energy. ... Fresh energy, fresh thoughts — there’s no status quo,” according to Soujanya Bhumkar, the chief ex- Solid gold rating for EPA YMCA ecutive officer at CoolIris. CoolIris creates Web-browsing Robert Hughes, executive director of the Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo software with a 3-D-looking, visu- Alto Family YMCA, points to features that earned the facility the top als-heavy interface. ‘green’ building rating — LEED Gold — including T-8 XPS fixtures, Last school year, it employed 40 compact fluorescent lighting, windows that are high on insulation and student interns to join an 11-member low on solar transmittance, in both the gymnasium and the treadmill staff. area of the Wellness Center. Photos by Marjan Sadoughi. This summer, CoolIris welcomed 24 full-time interns — double the staff. ENVIRONMENT The vast majority of interns came from neighboring Stanford Uni- versity, which lies across the street from CoolIris’ 1895 El Camino YMCA designated most ‘green’ building in EPA Real office. Interns handle tasks from mar- East Palo Alto facility achieves LEED Gold certification; a first in Palo Alto area keting to tech support to site de- by Karla Kane sign. Bhumkar gives them as much responsibility as full-time staff ith wood from sustainably building and development prac- friendly features include low- The building earned especially members and encourages them to managed forests, low en- tices. flow bathroom fixtures, renew- high LEED points for being lo- ask questions and throw out ideas, W ergy use, water-efficient The Y, located on Bell Street able and recycled materials (in- cated near three bus lines to en- he said. landscaping and use of local prod- and designed by Palo Alto-based cluding wood from sustainably courage use of public transit. It Intern Maria Ignatova, 24, just re- ucts and materials, the East Palo Carrasco & Associates, is the first managed forests and ground also gained high marks for having ceived a master’s degree from Stan- Alto Family YMCA has earned YMCA to achieve this rating. It is surface from recycled tires), use water-efficient landscaping and ford and is helping CoolIris sharpen LEED Gold certification — mak- also the first building in either of products with low levels of using local products and materials its image while she searches for her ing it the most “green” building Palo Alto or East Palo Alto to be volatile organic compounds (for when possible, according to Grace dream job in broadcast journalism. in the city. so designated. better indoor air quality) and Lee, vice president at Carrasco & She patrols the site’s content — Staff and community mem- To achieve LEED Gold, a proj- low energy use, thanks to well- Associates. eliminating offensive or repetitive bers celebrated the achievement ect must gain points for being planned natural light and insula- When compared to other YMCA images — and creates promotional Wednesday with a plaque unveil- eco-conscious in several areas of tion, Rachel Kinney, director of facilities, the East Palo Alto Family videos for CoolIris. In one, a stu- ing. The designation is given by design and construction. marketing and communications YMCA saved more than $70,000 dent skateboards up to the office the U.S. Green Building Council, Some of the East Palo Alto for YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula, and describes how interns are given which encourages sustainable building’s environmentally said. (continued on page 4) (continued on page 5) *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 3 Upfront CASTILLEJA SCHOOL 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 Women Learning • Women Leading Stoecker & Architects Northway (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Jocelyn Dong, Managing Editor Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Associate Editors Keith Peters, Sports Editor Tyler Hanley, Online Editor Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer Arden Pennell, Becky Trout, Staff Writers Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Editor A preliminary rendering of the hotel and restaurant on the current site Karla Kane, Editorial Assistant of Ming’s restaurant was discussed at the Planning and Transportation Marjan Sadoughi, Veronica Weber, Staff Photographers Commission meeting Wednesday. Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, Colin Becht, Kit Davey, Iris Harrell, Jack McKinnon, contribution. Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors Ming’s Commissioner Lee Lippert sug- Megan Rawlins, Johanna Toivio, Kris Young, (continued from page 3) Editorial Interns gested having bicycles available brating a Cen Jill Kimball, Arts and Entertainment Intern for hotel guests as part of a public Cele tury of Ed Girls Darlene Bouchard, Photography Intern ucating ibility in design or size. benefit. DESIGN Service-commercial designations Fall 2008 Open House Dates Shannon Corey, Design Director Ching said after the meeting she Diane Haas, Sue Peck, Senior Designers are areas for citywide and regional hoped even if she and Hsiang do not Middle School (grades 6-8) Upper School (grades 9-12) Dana James, Paul Llewellyn, Scott Peterson, services that may be inappropriate seek the PC zoning they could of- Designers Saturday, October 4 Thursday, October 30 in neighborhood or pedestrian-ori- fer some public benefits to preserve PRODUCTION Sunday, November 9 Sunday, December 7 Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager ented shopping areas requiring auto the spirit of Ming’s as a community Dorothy Hassett, Blanca Yoc, traffic, loading or unloading, deliv- gathering place. To make a reservation or learn more Sales & Production Coordinators ery and other service vehicles. The architects pointed out the ho- www.castilleja.org • 650.470.7733 • [email protected] ADVERTISING Northway said the planned com- tel would be built to environmental- 1310 Bryant Street, Palo Alto Walter Kupiec, Advertising Director Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Asst. munity request was based on a rec- ly sensitive LEED Gold standards, Judie Block, Janice Hoogner, Display ommendation by Steve Emslie, di- which require additional monitoring Advertising Sales rector of planning and community and testing. But meeting those stan- Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. environment, and Amy French, city dards would create a better build- David Cirner, Irene Schwartz, planning manager, several years ago ing and provide savings in power Inside Advertising Sales — when there was no hotel zone, usage. Alicia Santillan, Classified Administrative Asst. Northway said. Several feng shui experts consult- ONLINE SERVICES Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online “The PC zone was the only ve- ed on the design, Northway said. hicle,” he said. The building’s proposed height LivingLiving With,With, Through,Through, BUSINESS Theresa Freidin, Controller Commissioners said the service- also came into question. Zoning al- Haleh Yee, Manager of Payroll & Benefits commercial designation now in- lows for a 50-foot cap, but a building Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant Elena Dineva, Mary McDonald, Cathy cludes hotels. The Ming’s plan tower would reach 56 feet 8 inches, andand BeyondBeyond HER2+HER2+ Stringari, Doris Taylor, Business Associates would fit into that zoning niche. according to an architectural render- ADMINISTRATION “If it works with a CS zone, every- ing. The architects showed three ver- Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & one feels fine. Then we don’t have to sions of the hotel, with option C be- Promotions Director do a public benefit. It was what was ing the only one to meet the 50-foot Rachel Palmer, Promotions & Online Assistant BreastBreast CancerCancer recommended,” Northway said. criteria. The other two designs were Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Ruben Espinoza, Jorge Vera, Couriers The public-benefit portion of the 52 feet 8 inches tall, on top of an el- EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. development, a 700-square-foot evated grade, architect Clare Malone William S. Johnson, President bicycle parking area with a public Prichard said. The grade would be Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO Walter Kupiec, Vice President, Sales & Marketing drinking fountain, was deemed of built up several feet to prevent flood- Frank A. Bravo, Director, Computer Operations questionable benefit, according to ing and would be one foot above & Webmaster Come share time with us and learn about Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager the commissioners. flood-zone level, Prichard said. techniques and activities to supplement your Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing Several commissioners objected Commissioners said they saw no treatment plan. We’ll talk about maintaining Services to the public space’s location, which reason to waive the height limita- Alicia Santillan, Susie Ochoa, Circulation would be under the electrical tower tion. psychological and emotional balance Assistants Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo, Oscar and on the high-traffic corner of The third option was one they during your journey. Rodriguez, Computer System Associates Embarcadero and East Bayshore could potentially support, but Keller The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) roads — a spot hardly conducive to asked for information regarding the is published every Wednesday and Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 703 High St., Palo relaxation and enjoyment, commis- height of the tallest office building Don’t miss this opportunity to attend a Alto, CA 94302, (650) 326-8210. Periodicals post- sioners said. that is currently under construction FREE, INTERACTIVE educational program. age paid at Palo Alto, CA and additional mailing “It’s kind of like putting lipstick across from Ming’s. offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation for Santa Clara County. The Palo Alto Weekly on a pig,” Commissioner Arthur “How does the building height is delivered free to homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Keller said, riffing on the recent compare with other buildings in the Atherton, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty controversial comments by presi- LEARN from a therapist specializing in cancer support and staff households on the Stanford campus and area? I guess it would be extremely and a Genentech Oncology Nurse Specialist to portions of Los Altos Hills. If you are not cur- dential candidate Barack Obama. visible from Byxbee Park,” he said. rently receiving the paper, you may request free Northway said the conference The preliminary review was un- LISTEN as a patient ambassador shares her story delivery by calling 326-8210. POSTMASTER: Send JOIN in creative writing and partner exercises address changes to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box rooms could be made available for usual, Lippert noted, but North- 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302. 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Stanford’s tech Startup evangelists charm (continued from page 3) even the unwitting At Stanford University, where venture capitalists lec- responsibility to do just about any- ture and even fund student thing. start-ups, innovation thrives. Ignatova paused during an inter- The Stanford Entrepreneur view and smiled. Network lists 14 different “Do you want to meet my 19-year- groups, and Sun Microsys- old boss?” tems, Google and Yahoo That boss is sophomore Rob founders, to name a few, de- Balian. He’s not a boss, he insisted. signed products on campus. He just helps coordinate teams of Its tech-teaching evangelists interns as the product manager of have even managed to con- Discover, an entirely intern-run fea- vert English majors to Silicon ture. Valley devotees. Discover transforms news search- Take Preston Rutherford of es on the CoolIris browser into a CoolIris, a Palo Alto-based stretch of vivid images. Recently, image-browsing startup. Balian has been trying to streamline The 22-year-old began an the process of moving code from de- internship at CoolIris in spring, velopers to the product, he said. graduated in June, and will Above the intern crowd, engi- soon join the tech support neers work in a cluster on the sec- staff full-time. ond floor, including Niels van Eck, But joining a startup wasn’t 28. He thinks the system is pretty always his goal, he said. He cool, he said. “I used to be the youngest person

majored in urban studies and Darlene Bouchard spent earlier summers at a in [my former] company. Now I see property company and a re- all these little copies of me a couple spected architecture studio years ago running around.” back home in Tucson, Ariz. Tapping youth for talent is noth- “I had a plan. I was really in- ing new. Facebook, the Web giant a terested in affordable-housing mile or so down the street, has hired development,” Rutherford plenty of recent Stanford graduates. CoolIris, a Palo Alto startup, employed twice as many Stanford University interns as staff this summer. Some said. It also has a college-intern program. graduates are now joining the company, which bucks the trend of dorm-room decor for simple, grown-up Then senior year rolled Twenty-somethings are seen as am- office space. around. Having completed his bassadors of the casual, wired gen- major, Rutherford branched eration and a valuable asset. ure with a warm smile and mop of year-round intern culture. Students organic intern culture is a genuine out and took a class on en- Accordingly, the thinking goes, curly hair — comes off more as a can sink their teeth into long-term boon for the company. It puts inno- trepreneurship taught by Tom their creativity must be encouraged buddy than a boss. projects and accept more responsi- vation in CoolIris’ DNA, he said. Byers. with a light-hearted, dorm-like Yet at 43, he’s been at the helm bility, according to Seth. CoolIris and its legion of interns Byers, brother to the Brook environment. After all, Facebook of a few startups and knows the At Google, a summer intern may is funded by venerable venture-capi- Byers of venture-capital giant founder Mark Zuckerberg — like intern-heavy culture will only work have eight weeks to complete a cer- tal firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Kleiner, Perkins Caufield & the founders of Google and Yahoo if mixed with seasoned industry tain task and little chance to see Byers to the tune of about $3 million Byers, runs the Stanford Tech- — was a college student when he veterans. how it turns out or tweak it later, he and worked out of its incubator be- nology Ventures Program, started his site. Shashi Seth, a former Google em- said. fore moving into the current office. which promotes the teaching So many startups emulate a col- ployee who headed monetization at There are drawbacks to relying CoolIris is already making money and research of entrepreneur- legiate feel with video games, YouTube after it was acquired by heavily on college students, Bhum- through Web partnerships and ex- ial thought, on campus and scooters and snacks. Facebook has the tech titan, is now CoolIris’ chief kar acknowledged. One is what he pects to be profitable by late 2009 or worldwide. faux-rebellious graffiti paintings revenue officer. calls “the Cabo effect” — during early 2010, Bhumkar said. N Rutherford said Byers’ class splashed over the walls of its down- He is leading partnerships with spring break last year, there wasn’t Staff Writer Arden Pennell can “changed his life,” opening his town workspace, and employees firms including Amazon — the “a single soul” in the office. be e-mailed at apennell@paweek- eyes to the world of innova- have spoken of beer-pong games CoolIris browser helps users com- But he insisted that the unplanned, ly.com. tion. after hours in their office. parison shop more visually — and The student had also been Even Google’s colorful spaces and directing advertising on the site. getting e-mails from a fraterni- volleyball court and eBay’s rooms He was initially skeptical of the ty brother, Josh Schwarzapel, decorated with toys or collectibles set-up, he recalled. The Public Agenda encouraging students to try strive to evoke a more playful, free- “The first time I came here I wheeling time. said, ‘This cannot be sustainable. his new product, CoolIris. Ru- PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL ... At 6 p.m. in a non-voting session, therford’s other friends spoke But CoolIris is different. Perhaps You have 20 employees and 40 in- because its interns are students re- terns.’” the council intends to discuss a wildland fire plan. At 7 p.m., it will often of starting companies consider an expansion of the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, and changing the world. turning to a dorm at the end of the Now, he’s seen that it is indeed day, there’s no need to pretend the sustainable, he said. a proposal to construct a four-story retail/office building at 278 Uni- So while Rutherford was versity Ave. and funding of the city’s climate change initiatives. The primed to become an ar- office is a dorm. Seth’s perspective makes clear The startup takes the opposite that the intern-driven culture is meeting will take place Monday, Sept. 15 in the Council Chambers chitect, working for a tech at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). company suddenly “just made tack: The office has no toys, bright really driven by another player — walls, funny posters or gimmicks. Stanford University. sense,” he said. It’s what the PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD... The board people he admired were do- It is an airy, open former loft with a When asked whether a 19-year- laundry facility and kitchen. old can really perform a task as intends to review a proposal to construct a 10,000-square-foot ing. He started at CoolIris and mosque at 998 San Antonio Road, plans to build a 35-unit afford- loved the collaborative spirit, Interns sit mainly downstairs at well as a 25-year-old, Seth said it’s rows of computers. And they are not just any 19-year-old. It’s a bright able housing building at 488 W. Charleston Road and the Stanford the ideas floating around, and Hospital and clinics expansion. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. most of all, the freedom. given massive responsibility, Bhum- bulb from a school whose culture at- kar said. tracts, fosters and teaches entrepre- Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Ham- “You can do anything you ilton Ave.). want. Create something, own The Discover feature was con- neurs. ceived, executed and is run by in- “We hire people who’ve been do- it, make it happen — push it PALO ALTO PLANNING DIRECTOR’S HEARING... The director will through.” terns, the CEO said. Interns also ing entrepreneurial things a long reach out to bloggers, recruit new time,” he said, calling it a “mature consider a proposal to construct a 6-foot fence adjacent to Middle- Will he ever go back to his field Road at 701 Tennyson. The meeting will be held 3 p.m. Thurs- goal of creating low-income employees and test the site’s user profile.” Co-founder Austin Shoe- interface. The students can hope maker interned for Apple at age day, Sept. 18, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 housing? Hamilton Ave.). Maybe, Rutherford said. For to earn at least $20 hourly — and 14, he said. Shoemaker and fellow now, he’s passionate about perhaps much more — in what co-founder Josh Schwarzapel were Bhumkar calls a pure meritocracy. students when they started CoolIr- PALO ALTO PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ... The commission will startups and the visionar- hear a presentation on a memorial for the Bay Trail and then discuss ies who drive them. Starting Age doesn’t matter, only ability. is. The culture even converts stu- Several interns who graduated dents initially headed down other installing bike racks as works of art throughout Palo Alto, the Cali- something from nothing is ad- fornia Avenue fountain and the commission’s website. The meeting dictive, he said. N are now transitioning to full-time paths to the technology route. See staff. sidebar. will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Council Conference —Arden Pennell Bhumkar himself — slight in stat- Being near the school enables a Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). N

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A premier senior living community for active independent seniors News Digest offering upscale amenities, services and nearby conveniences! Board of Education upbeat at start of school year Am I going to outlive my money? Quoting a British journalist, school Superintendent Kevin Skelly warned the community that after last year’s excitement — including A Free Discussion of Financial Planning and Options for Seniors passing a $378 million bond measure and crafting a major 12-year Stra- tegic Plan — the next year may seem a bit slow. Thursday, September 25th & Saturday, September 27th The step-by-step process of reaching goals is less pulse-raising than 10:00am - 11:30am initially proclaiming them, he said. “There is no drama in delivery ... only a long, grinding haul punctuated We are living longer. The cost of living and health care expenses continue to rise, although we are experiencing by public frustration with the pace of change,” he read aloud at Tuesday’s dissolving pension funds and declining investments in a falling market. A retired person or someone close to retiring school board meeting. may feel the future looks bleak... but it isn’t! Board members chuckled — but countered Skelly’s plea for low expec- Join us for an informative discussion, presented by Chris Iverson of Keller Williams Realty, of the current state of tations by expressing optimism on a day they twice talked to construction retirement for most Americans as we explore strategies for saving and funding our long-term care and medical needs. firms soon to start work on upgrading schools districtwide. Guest speakers Jeff Chow of Morgan Stanley and Andy Block of Opes Advisors will share advice and strategies This year, the district will begin spending the $378 million bond from Measure A to expand and improve schools — passed with overwhelming they use to help their clients answer the question we all have on our minds: Am I going to outlive my money? approval in June. Although work started in summer on the first project, a Valet parking available. RSVP to (650) 327-4333 new pool at Gunn High School, massive planning for the next steps will take place in coming months. That includes high-school master plans — for example, deciding which renovation of Palo Alto High School’s aging campus should be tackled first — and designing expansions at Ohlone Elementary School and the district’s three middle schools. An administration building and the storied Industrial Arts building 650-327-4333 at Gunn are also due for upgrades. The latter is so run-down the robot- {ä£Ê7iLÃÌiÀÊ-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊ*>ÊÌ]Ê Ê{Îä£ ics class occasionally short-circuits the electricity, and students had to Independent Living RCFE:#435201904 chase out feral cats nesting in an outdoor storage closet, according to CCRC 218 www.websterhousepaloalto.com instructor Bill Dunbar. In addition to bond-measure goals, the district will work toward a variety of aims laid out under the Strategic Plan, Skelly said. He highlighted review- ing the math curriculum and recruiting the best staff, among others. In other business, the board heard an update on the district’s roughly *!-%3#7!.'3.%3332 $145 million budget from Co-chief Business Official Cathy Mak. $ECEMBER ¯!UGUST Plans for this fiscal year haven’t changed since summer because the district is still waiting to hear from the state, which hasn’t released its Nurtured by the awarded a Bronze Star and Soldier’s Medal for Heroism); budget, Mak said. family whom he adored, AG Advanced School, Ft Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, From last year the district has a surplus of about $3 million, she said. Jim spent his last IN; Office of the DCSPER, Pentagon, Washington, DC; Much of that stems from property-tax revenue, which grew by 7 percent minutes on August 16th CINCPAC, Bangkok-Utapao/Samaesan, Thailand; NATO from the previous year to about $95.5 million. N —Arden Pennell at home in Atherton, S European Joint Command, Naples, Italy; and finally CA, after a thirteen returning to the Presidio SF--as a Lt. Col.--in March 1979 Palo Alto ranks 4th nationally in housing prices month fight against to culminate a 20 year career. Post departing the military, Palo Alto has the fourth most expensive housing market in the nation, duodenal-pancreatic Jim held management positions at SRI Int’l and Bechtel, according to a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage annual survey. cancer. Disease, severe- Intl. (retirement in 2005), and studied law and post-MBA The average price of a home in Palo Alto in the 2008 survey was $1.74 unexpected toxicities business. million. La Jolla in Southern California was the most expensive housing wrecked havoc on his A voracious reader, Jim’s other favorite pastimes were market nationally with an average price of $1.84 million. body, but his courageous traveling, cooking, watching the History and Military San Francisco had the eighth most expensive market at $1.51 million, San resolve to fight this rare, Channels, gardening, tailgating with SRI cronies at Mateo was 10th at $1.37 million and San Jose was 13th at $1 million. aggressive cancer, with a multitude of treatment protocols Stanford football games and helping Jeanne stage her Coldwell Banker compared homes — each 2,200 square feet, four bedrooms, two and a half baths — in 315 markets. real estate listings. He amazed friends with his talent to (Whipple surgery through experimental drugs) at the For the price of a single home in Palo Alto, someone could buy an Stanford Cancer Center was unwavering. His Oncologist, organize and hang walls of art. A Youth Sports Council entire block of homes in Sioux City, Iowa, the nation’s least expensive George Fisher, MD, wrote, “He was truly remarkable and member throughout his military service, he enjoyed housing market, with an average sale price of $133,459, according to will forever be an inspiration to our research team in our refereeing youth sports. Stationed abroad, the family Coldwell Banker’s Home Price Comparison Index. N pursuit of better therapies.” When treatments were deemed traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Levant. As —Don Kazak too toxic and ineffective, Pathways Hospice provided care empty nesters, he and Jeanne “experienced” Asia and US and support to Jim and his family. Following cremation, sites. An Atherton resident since 1980, Jim was active for Compost task force recommended a private family memorial was held. years in the Atherton Civic Interest League, the Holbrook Planning & Transportation Commission members voted unanimously Born Dec. 26, 1936 in Seattle, WA, his family made Palmer Park Foundation, the Atherton Library, Guardians Wednesday to recommend trashing the Baylands compost center and to frequent moves as World War II necessitated occupational and the Holbrook Lane Homeowner’s Assn. form an independent task force to seek other possible sites. More than a dozen residents passionately spoke out on both sides of relocation. When Jim was 9 years old, after the unexpected Jim is survived by his wife of more than 49 years the issue. Proponents said closing the composting facility would increase death of his father (Charles), his Mother (Elaine), struggled (Jeanne); their daughter Desiree Hoffman and her husband impacts of greenhouse pollutants by shipping green waste 53 miles south to provide for three young children. Her spunkiness, drive Thomas; their son James Wangsness , Jr. and his wife to Gilroy. Opponents said the facility constitutes a heavy-industrial use and unconditional love promoted her devoted son’s Carisa; five grandchildren, Thomas Hoffman—currently that is not compatible with the Baylands Master Plan and the park. independence and responsibility. In a note she penned to serving in the US Coast Guard, Matthew Hoffman, Cole The composting center was never meant to be a permanent fixture; it a friend she called him “her sweet, sturdy and dependable Wangsness, Cameron Wangsness, and Lexi Wangsness; was supposed to build soil to cover the landfill and create more land for Jimmy”. Striving to excel with more stability and security his deceased brother’s wife (Sandra) and their daughters; Byxbee Park, commissioners said. Vice Chair Samir Tuma and other in his life, he balanced studies with work from that point and his deceased sisters’ children and their families. Jim commissioners criticized city staff for a 44-page report they said was biased toward retaining the composting facility. There was little in the forward--graduating from the University of NV in 1959 was able to travel to Carson City NV one week before his report that described the detrimental effects the facility may have on the with a B.S. in Business Administration. Elaine died when death to visit his 92 year old father-in-law, John Zalac, environment, such as odors, vermin and particulate matter, they said. Jim was 21, unable to share in his lifetime of successes. and other family members. As Jim departed for the car Byxbee Park Hills will replace the 126-acre landfill, which will That year, Jim, a newly commissioned 2d Lt. in the US trip home, he remarked to his father-in-law of 49 years, close in 2011. Army, married his wife, Jeanne, in Carson City. Married “Johnny, don’t be sad. I’ll be back soon.” “I think there are so many ways we can do this without cutting off the life and military service commenced at the Presidio, A luncheon Celebration of Jim’s Life will be finger that holds the gem that is the Baylands,” Commissioner Karen SF followed by relocation to USAR HQ Command, hosted by his family at Holbrook Palmer Park Holman said. She voted in favor of the motion by Tuma for a task force Heidelberg, Germany. There they proudly welcomed the (Atherton) on October 4, 2008. Friends interested to seek alternative sites, but Holman expressed reservations that another suitable location could be found. birth of two children. A series of relocations followed in celebrating with the family are asked to RSVP: Commissioner Arthur Keller suggested a partnership with another with their inherent joys and challenges—4th Infantry [email protected] by Sept. 26th. community could be explored, such as placing the facility on agricultural Division, Ft. Lewis, WA; University of Puget Sound Remembrances to Pathways Hospice, Stanford Cancer land where the compost could be used and the facility would still be ac- Graduate School (MBA), Tacoma, WA; Vietnam War in Center or the Peninsula Humane Society were Jim’s cessible. He said one such site might be Webb Ranch in Portola Valley. MyTho, Vietnam (Advisor to S Vietnamese Army and preferences. Commissioner Lee Lippert suggested extending the life of the composting operation to 2017 to buy time to find a new location. N PAID OBITUARY — Sue Dremann

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HOPE IN A DEAD-END Palo Alto Players opens season with musical ‘Spitfire Grill’

Left: Shelby (Palo Alto resident Molly Mermelstein) comfortsDINER Percy (Sarah Griner) in rehearsal at the Lucie Stern Theatre. Below: From left, Hannah (Mary Gibboney), Percy (Sarah Griner) and Shelby (Molly Mermelstein) celebrate when they receive a huge pile of letters from people who want to buy the Spitfire Grill.

tepping out on the emerging be filled. as the traditional hymn says. But in a fresh-out-of-prison stranger who story by Janet Silver Ghent set of “The Spitfire Grill,” the “This is great. Lovely, lovely, this musical, Gilead is the name of a steps off the bus, toting optimism small cast inspects the kitchen lovely,” exclaims Lennon Smith, dead-end Wisconsin burg where the along with her small suitcase. photographs by S sink, the shelves for cooking director of the Palo Alto Players Spitfire is the sole eatery, and the el- Percy’s brilliant idea: Instead of Marjan Sadoughi utensils, the bedroom — and, out in musical production, which opens derly owner can’t get anybody to buy the proverbial show in a barn, she the Lucie Stern Theatre audience, Saturday, Sept. 13. it. Hope has skipped town — until it concocts a money-raising essay con- the 400-plus empty seats waiting to There may be a balm in Gilead, reappears in the character of Percy, test, with the grill as a prize.

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“Kiss Me Kate” at the Ojai Art Center Theater. He has also starred in “Damn Yankees,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Brigadoon” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” The role of Caleb — who is not as villainous as the film character — poses a number of challenges. Among them, “wearing these boots on stage,” he says. More seriously, he adds, “it’s a part that could clearly go to the dark side. This is a very confused forty-something guy who is having a hard time. Life hasn’t turned out the way he thought it was going to Percy (Sarah Griner) sings in a scene with the Man in the Woods (Gary be ... so he’s frustrated by that. The Gerber). challenge for me is to let people see that, and see the vulnerability. ... It’s Hope is what “The Spitfire Grill” big-person part.” tough.” What complicates the pic- is about, Smith says. “One of the Playing Shelby, the Gilead native ture is that “he’s a little bit oppres- most beautiful songs in the play who befriends Percy and helps spear- sive to his wife and you don’t want (‘When Hope Dies’) says it all. “The head the contest, involves a transfor- to like him.” lyric is ‘When hope goes, hearts mation from dominated housewife Meanwhile, Smith, who is direct- close.’” to an assertive woman who learns ing her third Players production and As the show opens, there’s not to stand up to her husband. Mer- the season opener, is particularly much hope in Gilead, a town aban- melstein says capturing her painful pleased with the cast, which also doned by industry, jobs and youth. shyness is particularly challenging. includes Mary Gibboney, William Its last hero was grill owner Han- Plus, she says, “I haven’t done a mu- Giammona, Leslie Hardy and Gary nah’s only child, who went off to sical in a long time.” Gerber. She’s also excited about Vietnam and didn’t return. Smith But Smith isn’t concerned. “She Kuo-Hao Lo’s multipurpose set, sees parallels in the concerns of the sings like an angel,” she says. which transforms from diner to an present, amid economic worries, Mermelstein has done plenty of outdoor setting, without walls, flats security fears and war. “I think the musicals in her theater career. Her or scene changes. country is trying very hard to be first role was as the British cook But beyond that, there’s the mes- hopeful, and united,” she adds. in a Children’s Theatre production sage of hope. Smith is optimistic The show itself has a history of of “The King’s Bean Soup” — not that “Spitfire” will play well in Palo small victories. It was originally a counting her preschool debut as a Alto. “It’s so lovely ... and it’s certi- movie, financed by a Catholic non- clump of soil. At the Children’s The- fiably PG, so it’s appropriate for so profit as a vehicle for religious dis- atre, she went on to play Rapunzel in many theater venues.” N cussion. Then the Lee David Zlotoff “Into the Woods” and Little Sally in film won the Audience Award at the “Urinetown, the Musical.” 1996 Sundance Film Festival. But After years of singing alto, and What: “The Spitfire Grill,” a despite exceptional performances occasionally tenor, she found out Domineering husband Caleb (Scott White) sings during rehearsal. musical based on a film by Lee by Ellen Burstyn, Alison Elliott she was a lyric soprano before en- David Zlotoff, presented by and Marcia Gay Harden, “Spitfire” tering college. She went on to play who experienced some of the worst Griner is also a horse acrobat and Palo Alto Players didn’t exactly sizzle at the box of- soprano leads in operatic produc- things you can imagine. It’s really high-altitude mountaineer. Her day Where: Lucie Stern Theatre, fice. tions at Occidental College, where drawing on that emotional well.” job is exercising horses. 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Inspired by the film, James Valcq she majored in theater, with a psy- Griner, who grew up in Menlo Palo Alto newcomer Scott White Alto and Fred Alley decided to create a chology minor. Park and graduated from Atherton’s plays Caleb, Shelby’s domineering When: Previews Sept. 12 musical. But just months before the Now living with her family in Sacred Heart Preparatory, also plans husband. Like Griner and Mermel- and then opens Sept. 13, play- show’s Off-Broadway premiere, Al- Palo Alto, Mermelstein plans a a career in theater, perhaps in Ash- stein, he is making his debut with ing Thursday through Sunday ley suffered a fatal heart attack at move to San Francisco, to “get a job land. She “started acting in junior Palo Alto Players. But the 47-year- through Sept. 28. age 38. The show’s opening on Sept. as a waitress and hopefully do more high school and I kept on doing it.” old baritone doesn’t plan to quit his Cost: Tickets are $20 for the 7, 2001, was particularly inauspi- theater, and then become a therapist In high school, her drama teacher day job for the bright lights. preview, $31 for opening night, cious, with just three performances at some point in life.” heard her sing a solo in a choir con- “I started out singing as a young and $30 thereafter. before Sept. 11 darkened the New Smith, who is a therapist, laughs. cert and she landed a role in “Once kid and I got involved in shows in Info: Go to www.paplayers. York stages. The show reopened, If the role of Shelby demands Upon a Mattress.” high school, and I actually studied org or call 650-329-0891. only to close a few weeks later, and meekness, Percy requires both Graduating from the University music for a little while before I had never made it to Broadway. But toughness and vulnerability. The of Oregon with a major in theater a little sense of reality and decided since then, some 250 productions challenge, says actor Sarah Griner, arts, she went on to work with the that eating was a good thing,” he About the cover: Asolo Repertory Company in Flor- says. After studying opera at Indi- have been mounted worldwide, ac- “is really understanding as an ac- From left, Hannah (Mary Gib- ida. Returning to the Bay Area, she ana University, he switched gears to cording to a Palo Alto Players press tor the torment and abuse she went boney), Percy (Sarah Griner) performed in a number of produc- become a high-tech engineer. release. through and portraying that honestly and Shelby (Molly Mermel- tions, most recently in “The Pajama A year ago, he moved up from Meanwhile, Molly Mermelstein, and giving her justice. stein) sing during a rehearsal Game” and “The Adding Machine” Southern California, where he 22, a fresh-out-of-college Paly “It’s interesting for me as a 25- for “The Spitfire Grill” at the at Foothill College. starred in numerous musical the- graduate and Palo Alto Children’s year-old who’s had such a privileged Lucie Stern Theatre. Photo by In addition to studying acting at ater productions, winning an award Theatre veteran, sees “Spitfire” as life to portray this woman who did Marjan Sadoughi. a personal milestone: “my very first not have such a wonderful life, and the Foothill Theatre Conservatory, last year for his performance in *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 9 Arts & Entertainment ÞViÊ`ÃV `

From left, Izetta Fang, Paul Bolton, Michelle Markwart Deveaux and Jason Arias soak up the limelight in “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.” Totally silly fun Bus Barn’s ‘Breaking Up’ delivers laughs with the music by Jeanie Forte happen to love the music of Neil enough to absorb interest for two Sedaka, so I was eager to see hours, moving along and keeping I how it has been translated into you humming with the familiar the-top they don’t need outrageous a music revue, titled after Sedaka’s tunes (in your head, anyway). All costumes. Director Barbara Cannon most famous song, “Breaking Up is the voices are strong, and several has done a good job of keeping the Hard to Do.” Bus Barn Stage Com- performers stand out: Bolton has a show tasteful and delightful even pany is currently running the West lounge lizard style and a smooth-as- with the over-the-top style. Coast premiere of the show. silk voice that’s perfect for the role; You will indeed leave the theatre Turns out it’s a real musical, with Deveaux has a warm contralto that humming your favorite tunes from plot lines and characters, using compliments Sedaka’s tunes; and Sedaka’s repertoire, and might even Sedaka’s tunes both familiar and Arias, when he gets to sing with- be inspired to take a listen for some less-known to move the storyline out being so nerdy, has a powerful of those you heard that were not along. The book, by Erik Jackson belt. familiar. The number “Solitaire,” and Ben H. Winters, puts us in a for example, deserves to become summer resort in the Catskills circa Nothing deep, but a nightclub standard; it’s such a 1960, where the headliner is popu- haunting, beautiful tune. lar singer/composer Del Delmo- laughs and light- Which leads me to say that even naco (Paul Bolton). His boss, Es- hearted reasons for if you’re one of the few people in ther (Kathy Burch), loves that Del lovely renditions of the U.S. not familiar with Sedaka’s brings in the business with his good work, you will likely enjoy this looks, great music, and smooth de- Neil Sedaka’s music show — don’t stay away on that ac- meanor. count. N Del is supported by emcee Har- However, Fang really steals the vey (Michael Sally), his nerdy “per- show with her beautiful voice and What: “Breaking Up is Hard sonal assistant” Gabe (Jason Arias) winning characterization. Burch is, to Do,” a musical revue featur- and a quartet of back-up singers as usual, hysterically funny — hard ing the music of Neil Sedaka, (Derek MacDavid, Rich Miller, not to watch her when she’s on stage presented by the Bus Barn Will Perez, Len Shaffer). They’re — and her duet with Sally shows Stage Company all stock characters, recognizable off her vocal chops as well. Sally Where: Bus Barn Theatre, 97 types from any depiction of such is a wonderful embodiment of the Hillview Ave., Los Altos places, but all very broadly played type, the ageless comedian/singer When: Through Oct. 4, with for caricature. so entrenched in entertainment. 8 p.m. shows Wednesday Enter two vacationers, Marge I did wish for a better balance through Saturday and 3 p.m. (Michelle Markwart Deveaux) and between voices and instruments. matinees on Sundays (except Lois (Izetta Fang) — Marge fresh Music director Katie Coleman has Sept. 28). from a busted wedding, and Lois put together a fine combo, and she Cost: Tickets are $24-$30. trying to cheer her up and make a plays keyboards nonstop. But there Info: Go to www.busbarn.org career move at the same time. The were times when performers were or call 650-941-0551. girls make friends with Del and hard to hear, and I could never hear romance ensues, as well as misun- the Deltones as much as I wanted derstandings, heartbreaks, secrets to. For more about the local A&E revealed — need I go on? Nothing The set by Ron Gasparinetti nice- scene — an exhibit of South earth-shaking, nothing deep, and ly created the fading ambience of a Asian masters, enduring ques- not many surprises, but laughs and ‘60s resort club, and lighting by Ben tions about Bigfoot, an Emily light-hearted reasons for giving us Hemmen helped to create moods for Dickinson opera — check out arts lovely renditions of Sedaka’s mu- each number. Trish Files clearly had editor Rebecca Wallace’s blog. sic. fun with the costumes, which were Go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com In spite of the plot’s thinness, surprisingly understated, in a good and click on Ad Libs. the show is enjoyable and amusing way — the characters are so over-

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HEALTHCARE TOMORROW • SPEAKER SERIES •

Back-to-School Health Tips Prepare for the New School Year

Stanford University Medical Center invites you to join us for a public forum that will focus on stress management and other health-related issues that come with starting or returning to school. Learn how to keep kids active and safe, sleeping well and eating healthy whether they are starting primary school or their senior year.

The forum will feature a panel of experts from Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital who specialize in pediatric and adolescent health and safety.

Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:00 – 7:30 pm Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road Palo Alto

Light refreshments will be served. FEATURED SPEAKERS For more information, please visit our website at: Julie Matel, MS Dietician and Nutritionist, WWW.STANFORDPACKARD.ORG Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

HEALTHCARE TOMORROW is a speaker series presented by the Stanford Rafael Pelayo, MD University Medical Center Renewal Project discussing topics ranging from Director of Pediatric Sleep Service, Modern Hospitals and Sustainable Design to the Future of Healthcare. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

Dana Weintraub, MD Clinical Instructor, Division of General Pediatrics, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

Leah Zialcita, DPT Physical Therapist, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC We Invite You to Learn and Worship with Us. £nxÊÕÃÊ,>`]Ê*>ÊÌÊUÊÈxä®ÊnxÈÈÈÈÓÊUÊÜÜÜ°vVV«>°À}Ê -Õ`>ÞÊ7ÀÃ «Ê>`Ê-Õ`>ÞÊ-V Ê>ÌÊ£ä\ääÊ>°° Come to Sunday Bible Study 9 AM, Sunday: A Way Through No Way Interim Pastor Dick Spencer’s Exodus 14:19-31 Biblically based Sermons and Rev. Dr. Eileen Altman preaching An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ Worship Service 10:30 AM

Los Altos Stanford Memorial Church Lutheran www.fpcmv.org University Public Worship Church ELCA Sunday, September 14, 10:00 am 1667 Miramonte (Cuesta at Miramonte) 650.968.4473 Christian Ecumenical Service with Communion Pastor David K. Bonde Outreach Pastor “Forgiveness” Gary Berkland The Rev. Scotty McLennan 9:00 am Worship Dean for Religious Life 10:30 am Education Music featuring University Organist, Dr. Robert Huw Morgan Nursery Care Provided All are Alpha Courses welcome. Portable labyrinth available for public use in Memorial Church: Information: Fridays, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. 650-948-3012 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos 650-723-1762 www.losaltoslutheran.org http://religiouslife.stanford.edu FALL ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES START THIS SUNDAY, 9:30 - 10:30AM INSPIRATIONS • Marcus Borg: The Heart of Christianity • A resource for special events and ongoing religious services. • Caring For Each Other • To inquire about or make space reservations for Inspirations, please contact • Gems of the New Century Hymnal • Blanca Yoc at 326-8210 x221 or email [email protected] & SUNDAY WORSHIP AT 11AM www.fprespa.org • 1140 Cowper Street • 650.325.5659

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Page 12ÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Arts & Entertainment Worth a Look Bookstore on Sept. 16 — in a AFFORDABLE ART live satellite inter- ALL media, ALL styles, ALL original view from Manhat- Local artists, framed and unframed, three galleries tan. Water & Reflections & Photography shows Sept. 5-29 Author Benjamin Taylor will conduct the hour-long interview on the occasion of the 668 Ramona at Forest, Palo Alto 321-3891 M-F 9-5•SAT 10-4 release of Roth’s 29th book, “Indig- nation.” Set during the Korean War at a conserva- tive Ohio college, Where languages the novel follows are just the a law-abiding student whose beginning... father has begun French-English Program Chinese-English Program www.istp.org to see danger lurk- Information Night Information Night (650) 251-8504 Palo Alto, CA ing around every September 30th at 6 p.m. October 14th at 6 p.m Nursery - 8th corner for his son. November 4th at 6 p.m. November 18th at 6 p.m. Signed copies of the book will be for

sale at the book- Ecole store. Katherine McGuire recently painted “Allied Arts Guild 6.” This Saturday, visitors can The interview is i watch her and other artists painting outdoors at the Menlo Park guild at a “paint-out” also expected to nternat and exhibit. include a segment in which Roth will ̽ answer questions from his fans. It begins at 5 p.m. i in the bookstore at 519 Lasuen Mall (White Plaza) on ࣑ onale de la Pén Art the Stanford University campus. ੢ ‘Paint Allied Arts’ For more information, go to www.stanfordbook- Visitors to Menlo Park’s Allied Arts Guild can get store.com or call 650-329-1217. ᄑ up close and personal to the artistic process on Saturday, Sept. 13, when the guild hosts a “plein-air ዕ paintout” called “Paint Allied Arts.” ओ i

Some 30 Bay Area artists will be outside paint- nsul ing the gardens and the Spanish-style architecture Music at the historic guild beginning at 10 a.m. Then at 1 Instruments galore e p.m., the newly finished paintings will be framed, on You can play a MIDI keyboard hooked up to a por- exhibit, and available for sale, with 20 percent of the table pipe organ like the portative organs that were proceeds benefiting the Lucile Packard Children’s used to play secular music centuries ago. Or try your Promoting Global Responsibility Hospital. hand at the theremin, an electronic musical instru- The event is organized by the Portola Art Gallery, ment with two metal antennae that sense the posi- which is celebrating its second anniversary of be- tions of your hands. ing at the guild. Local artists scheduled to take part These two instruments are part of a new exhibit include: Mary Stahl of Palo Alto and Ann McMillan, at Palo Alto’s Museum of American Heritage called Susan Lawton and Hugh Hendry of Mountain View. “Music to One’s Ears,” which explores the basic For more information, go to www.portolaartgallery. principles of making music together with its ever- com or call 650-321-0220. evolving technology. Other treasures on display include a huge Sousaphone, a hammered dulcimer, a Michele Troutman crumhorn and a 1915 Gibson guitar. At age 29, Michele Troutman held a paintbrush for The museum is at 351 Homer Ave. and open Fri- the first time. Now, three years later, she’s exhibiting day, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. her paintings in Palo Alto. Admission is free. The Bowman program builds “I have cerebral palsy and my hand use is obvi- For more, go to www.moah.org or call 650-321- ously limited — so I was never really encouraged to 1004. confidence, creativity and explore what my hands could do. When I paint I am experiencing feelings of freedom, joy, release and academic excellence. satisfaction,” Troutman wrote in an artist’s statement. She has been working with Judy Gittelsohn, who Lower School - Grades K - 5 often teaches art classes for people with special A & E digest needs. Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 Troutman’s paintings will be on exhibit at Gittel- BIG IN JAPAN... Ceramic artist Swanica sohn’s Emerson Center Gallery at the Art For Well Ligtenberg, a member of Palo Alto’s Gallery Individualized, self-directed program Beings center at 2800 W. Bayshore Road through House, recently traveled to Japan, where her Nov. 13. A reception is planned for Saturday, Sept. work was honored in two competitions. Rich international & cultural studies 13, from 2 to 5 p.m. To RSVP, call 650-776-8297. Her “Cosmos” horsehair plate received honorable mention in the eighth international com- More information and a video of Troutman painting Proven, Montessori approach are at www.artforwellbeings.org. petition in Mino, a historic pottery site; and her “Circles of Life” horsehair plate won a judges’ commendation award in the 7th international State-of-the-art facility competition in the potters’ village of Mashiko. Ligtenberg’s works are being exhibited in these Low student-teacher ratio Books towns. Philip Roth Horsehair firing is a technique in which horsehair is burned on the ceramic piece. Ligtenberg’s www.bowmanschool.org Live from New York, it’s Philip Roth. The Pulitzer work can be seen at www.swanceramics.com. 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 Prize-winning author will be seen at the Stanford

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His bitchy physician wife, Katie volunteering gigs, Mary chums around with (Tilda Swinton), feels no pain (and little best buddy Sylvia Fowler (Annette Bening), sympathy) as she’s banging conflicted U.S. a glamorous, influential magazine editor. Federal Marshal Harry Pfarrer (George Mary and Sylvia consider Edie Cohen Clooney) on the side. (Debra Messing) an integral part of their set Stage right is Hardbodies Gym, where of- and Edie miraculously manages a go-girls fice manager Linda Litzke (Coen regular social life between popping out babies and Frances McDormand) is fretting over her in- caring for her growing brood. Rounding surance company’s unwillingness to cough out the fab four is Alex Fisher (Jada Pinkett up the dough for elective cosmetic surgery. Smith), a ballsy gay authoress struggling Hyperactive trainer Chad Feldheimer (a com- with her second book. ically timed Brad Pitt) is her classic shoulder If it sounds familiar, it is: “The Women” is based on George Cukor’s 1939 classic of to cry on, far more brawn than brain. Oldrich Kaiser (with sash) in the engaging “I Served the King of England.” Opportunity knocks when a Hardbodies the same name but targeted squarely at the employee finds a CD of Osborne’s scathing contemporary “Sex” market whose ladies tell-all memoirs on the gym’s floor. Believ- casts a wide net in this fanciful tale of life, the onset of dramatic pre-WWII turmoil. Jan mopped up the summer box-office. ing they’ve struck gold, Chad and Linda at- love and the relentless march of time. observes the pitfalls of Prague’s insufferable No males to be found, but they’re up front tempt to blackmail him, offering to trade the Jan Dite (Oldrich Kaiser) is trying to make German occupation and complicates mat- and center in spirit. Mary’s husband Stephen CD for $50K and blissful dreams of lifts and sense of his life as he’s released from a Czech ters by falling for a devoted mistress of the is having an affair with a Saks Fifth Avenue liposuctions. prison into a rapidly changing world. In a Reich. “spritzer girl” (Eva Mendes) and her pals are It all goes to hell in a handbasket when series of catchy flashbacks Jan’s true story Barnev manages Menzel’s vacillating having none of it, setting out to win back Ste- Harry, a serial online dater, hooks up with is revealed: the dream of becoming a mil- moods with persistent goodwill, never los- phen’s cheating heart. Linda and six degrees of separation gets far lionaire, buying a small hotel and marrying a ing sight of his character’s inherent good- Every cliché in the book is trotted out for too close for comfort. rich bride — not necessarily in that order. ness. When Menzel wallows too deeply in maximum effect, but I admit to laughing As usual, the Coens know dark comedy Naturally Jan (the younger played by the the sinister undertones of an Aryan breed- long and hard at some of the script’s more inside and out, turning good people and remarkable Ivan Barnev) starts at the bot- ing experiment, his Jan prevails with genial catchy notions, such as one of our gang being questionable deeds into a rhythm-less circle tom, peddling hot dogs at the railway sta- tolerance. too busy filling in the cracks to actually look of swelling suspicion and tantalizing twists tion and moving to a lowly waiter position With a significant trim of its elegant irony, at them. Maybe you had to be there. of fate. in a simple Prague cafe. Jan aggravates his “King” could be a classic, reminiscent of Ro- Clothes are dreamy (can someone please Richard Jenkins is an understated delight boss but charms his patrons, in particular a berto Benigni’s “Life is Beautiful.” Light on explain Ryan’s relentless procession of as a Hardbodies manager with a secret yen wealthy scales salesman who imparts some dark, good on evil; pity the lack of focus in stripes?), digs are standard movie glam and for Linda who will do just about anything to valuable wisdom. this otherwise engaging import. the gaggle takes good direction from writer/ win her favor. Malkovich is dissonant and As the plucky Jan climbs his way up to director Diane English. Veterans fare well intense, perfectly suited to a scorned CIA four-star restaurant status and woos a series Rated: R for nudity and sexual situations. — Candice Bergen as Mary’s mom and Clo- spook. The film has the smarts to put a wrap of spirited lovers, the scenarios edge closer 1 hour, 58 minutes. In Czech with English ris Leachman as her faithful housekeeper on its genre-spoofing narrative before it to fantasy than reality. Musical trees and subtitles. — and manage to drum up dramatic cred- starts leaking virtue — whew. floating currency appear “Amelie”-style, ec- ibility when the bubbles ultimately threaten centric yet rich in nuance. But “King” loses — Jeanne Aufmuth to overflow. Rated: R for pervasive language, sexual its footing by toying with calculated whim- Rated: PG-13 for language, sexuality and content and violence. A taut 1 hour, 31 min- sy-rich industrialists and gloriously beauti- mature themes. 1 hour, 54 minutes. utes. ful women cavorting on the grounds of an The Women -- exclusive hotel without point or profit. (Century 16, Century 20) Ten years in the — J e a n n e A u f m u t h — Jeanne Aufmuth On the flip side is a grand Ethiopian ban- making and simply dripping with feminist quet that thrills with hedonistic charm, our chic, “The Women” goes for the gusto in the To view the trailer for “Burn After Reading,” intrepid hero on the sidelines garnering screen goddess sweepstakes. "The Women" and "I Served the King of Eng- I Served the King of England professional kudos with sweet-tempered land" go to Palo Alto Online at http://www. And semi-succeeds. Messy construction, PaloAltoOnline.com/ --- aplomb. trite themes and an endless parade of verbal (Aquarius) Czech director Jirí Menzel The narrative takes another sharp turn with

NOW PLAYING For no apparent reason Spurrier hits on man is now faced with a more diabolical genius inventor Lucius Fox (Morgan Free- lywood hits such as “Erin Brockovich.” the idea of an international wine competi- fiend in the form of The Joker (Heath man) to maintain his murky masquerade. When budget cuts threaten to eliminate Bottle Shock --- tion and travels to Napa to see what the Ledger). The Joker isn’t in it for the mon- Ambitious, flawed and erratically vision- the drama program, Marschz follows the (Century 20) Strip off the chestnuts and upstart Californians are blending. Which ey, nor is he necessarily seeking control ary, Batman is back. advice of the school’s newspaper critic an insipid love triangle and you’ve got sets wine snob tongues a-wagging and of Gotham. He’s just a twisted sicko who Rated: PG-13 for language, action vio- (Shea Pepe) to do something original. yourself a feel-good drama about people pits France against the Golden State in wants to watch the world burn. And burn lence and mature themes. 2 hours, 32 He takes the tragedy out of the tragedy, who love what they do — in this case an anxious blind tasting with historical it does while the clown-faced Joker insin- minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed July 18, 2008) creating an upbeat musical sequel to the dabbling in the art of great wine. Novice implications. Rated: PG-13 for language uates his evil into the Gotham mob (led Bard’s “bummer” classic “Hamlet.” Much vintner Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) is run- and drug use. 1 hour, 46 minutes. — J.A. by Eric Roberts) and a Hong Kong crime Hamlet 2---1/2 screen time is devoted to the actor’s fail- ning Chateau Montelena on a wing and (Reviewed Aug. 8, 2008) organization while Gotham’s shining (Aquarius) British comedy star Steve ing marriage to his kooky wife (Catherine a prayer, having shed his previous life as star (Aaron Eckhart as District Attorney Coogan totally commits to his zany char- Keener). When the buzz on the politically a lawyer to follow his true passion. Son The Dark Knight--- Harvey Dent) puts baddies behind bars. acter, high school drama teacher Dana incorrect play puts it into “to be or not to Bo (Chris Pine) doesn’t take to Dad’s es- (Century 16, Century 20) Christian Bale But Dent alone can’t control the axis of Marschz. An impassioned actor with be” status, the fun picks up. ACLU legal tablishment ways and has no direction of reprises his role as Gotham’s ultimate evil the Joker has fashioned, seeking the more pretensions than achievements, the eagle (Amy Poehler) storms into Tucson his own. On the other side of the Atlantic, vigilante, a conflicted superhero who help of loyal Gothamites Lt. Jim Gordon man with the unpronounceable surname to protect freedom-of-speech issues, transplanted Englishman Steven Spurrier moonlights as suave billionaire Bruce (Gary Oldman), Dawes, and of course lives in Tucson, Ariz., “where dreams go and Elisabeth Shue (as herself) skewers (Alan Rickman) is also struggling, running Wayne. Having dispensed with Wayne’s Batman himself. Who in turn depends on to die.” Twice a year he stages unpopular the notion of celebrity while supporting a little wine shop going steadily south. moody origins in “Batman Begins,” Bat- trusty butler Alfred (Michael Caine) and stage productions adapted from Hol- VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ£Ç® *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 15 Movies

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AND CELEBRATE THE WOMEN Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. Movie times for CinéArts at Palo Alto Square were not available at press time Babylon A.D. (PG-13) Century 20: 1:15, 3:35, 5:55, 8:15 & 10:35 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Bangkok Dangerous (R) Century 16: 12:35, 2:55, 5:25, 7:50 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 1:40, 2:50, 4:05, 5:20, 6:35, (Not Reviewed) 7:50, 9:10 & 10:15 p.m. Bottle Shock (PG-13) --- Century 20: Noon, 2:25, 4:55, 7:25 & 9:55 p.m. Brideshead Revisited (PG-13) Century 12: 12:25 & 6:30 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Burn After Reading (R) ---1/2 Century 16: 12:30, 1:55, 2:55, 4:20, 5:20, 6:50, 7:45, 9:15 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 12:05, 1:10, 2:25, 3:30, 4:45, 5:50, 7:10, 8:15, 9:35 & 10:35 p.m. College (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 7:45 & 10:15 p.m. The Dark Knight (PG-13) --- Century 16: 12:55, 4:25 & 7:55 p.m. Century 20: 12:30, 3:45, 7 & 10:15 p.m. Death Race (R) Century 16: 9:40 p.m. Century 12: 4:30 & 10:30 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Disaster Movie (PG-13) Century 12: 3:05 & 7:55 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Elegy (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: Noon, 2:35, 5:15, 7:55 &10:30 p.m. Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Century 16: 12:40, 2:50, 5:05, 7:15 & 9:25 p.m. (G) (Not Reviewed) Hamlet 2 (R) ---1/2 Century 12: 1:40 & 7:40 p.m. The House Bunny (PG-13) --- Century 20: 12:45, 3:10, 5:35, 8:05 & 10:25 p.m. I Served the King of England Aquarius: 2, 5 & 8 p.m. (R) --- Knocked Up (R) --1/2 Century 16: Fri. at 10 p.m. Kung Fu Panda (PG) ---1/2 Century 12: 12:15, 2:50 & 5:20 p.m. The Longshots (PG) Century 12: 12:40, 5:30 & 10:20 p.m.

Soundtrack Available On (Not Reviewed) Mamma Mia! (PG-13) --- Century 16: Sing-a-long 1, 4 & 7 p.m. Century 20: 2, 4:35, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. STARTS FRIDAY AT THEATRES EVERYWHERE! Man on Wire (PG-13) ---- Aquarius: 1:30 & 9:45 p.m. CHECK LOCAL DIRECTORIES Mirrors (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 4:15 & 10:05 p.m. The Mummy: Tomb of the Century 12: 1:30 & 7:20 p.m. Dragon Emperor (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Pineapple Express (R) --1/2 Century 16: 7:10 p.m. Sun.-Tue. also at 9:50 p.m. Century 12: 1:20, 4:20, 7:15 & 10:10 p.m. Proud American (PG) Century 16: 1:35, 4:40, 7:20, 8:55 p.m. Century 12: 12:05,2:40, 5:15, 8 & 10:35 p.m. “ (Not Reviewed) A HILARIOUS COMEDY FROM AN Righteous Kill (R) Century 16: 12:30, 1:40, 3, 4:15, 5:30, 6:55, 8, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 12:15, 1:25, 2:45, ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE CAST! (Not Reviewed) 3:55, 5:15, 6:25, 7:50, 9 & 10:25 p.m. Smart, funny and original. Everything you want from the Coen Brothers.” The Rocker (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 3:45 & 9:40 p.m. –Ben Lyons, The Sisterhood of the Century 16: 1:15 & 3:55 p.m. Traveling Pants 2 (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Space Chimps (G) Century 12: 12:50, 3:10 & 5:25 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Star Wars: The Clone Wars Century 20: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30 & 10 p.m. (PG) -1/2 Step Brothers (R) Century 12: 7:50 & 10:25 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Superbad (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: Sat. at 10 p.m. Tell No One (Not Rated) Aquarius: 4 & 7 p.m. “ A COMEDIC ---1/2 ” MASTERPIECE! Traitor (PG-13) --- Century 16: 1:45, 4:30, 7:25 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 1:10, 4:10, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. –Larry King “A CRAZY-QUILT Transsiberian (R) Century 20: 12:20, 2:55, 5:25, 8 & 10:30 p.m. COMIC THRILLER!” (Not Reviewed) –Peter Travers, Tropic Thunder (R) ---1/2 Century 16: 1:05, 4:05, 7:35 & 10:25 p.m. Century 20: 12:05, 1:05, 2:35, 3:40, 5:10, 6:15, 7:45, 8:50 & 10:20 p.m. Tyler Perry’s The Family That Century 16: 12:50, 3:45, 7:05 & 9:45 p.m. Century 12: Noon, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 & 10 p.m. Preys (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Vicky Cristina Barcelona Century 20: 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20 & 9:45 p.m. Guild: 1:30, 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m. (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) WALL-E (G) ---1/2 Century 16: 1:30, 4:10, 6:45 & 9:25 p.m. Century 20: 1:50, 4:25, 6:55 & 9:25 p.m. The Women (PG-13) --Century 16: 12:45, 2, 3:30, 4:45, 6:15, 7:30, 9 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 12:30, 1:45, 3:10, 4:30, 5:50, 7:15, 8:35 & 10:05 p.m.

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But “WALL-E” isn’t the as-yet-unfinished World Trade Cen- — or is it Pandora’s Box? — as Alex is lacking a social conscience; it passes The House Bunny --- ter Towers galloping in his brain as the fingered for the murder at the same time politically correct judgment on waste, (Century 20) “Revenge of the Nerds” gets object of an unquenchable quest. In the as he’s trying to solve it. Thriller, love sto- gluttony, instant gratification and global Elegy a feminine twist in this entertaining and early ‘70s the cat-like Petit and a ragtag ry, whodunit: It’s an unwieldy trio made warming. Beautifully executed with a 1:40,4:30, 7:15 uplifting chuckler. Spearheaded by funny bunch of friends set about a plan that whole by an up-and-coming mastermind. wink and a nudge, “WALL-E” is a film with Fri/Sat only 9:50 girl Anna Faris, “House Bunny” blends would rock their world, testing cables, Not rated but should be R for violence heart. Rated: G for good for all audienc- Bottle Shock a feel-good story about friendship with wires and provocative schemes to string and adult situations. 2 hours, 5 minutes. es. 1 hour, 37 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed 2:00, 4:40, 7:75 tongue-in-cheek humor and a talented a tightrope between a pair of monumen- In French with English subtitles. — J.A. June 27, 2008) Fri/Sat only 10:00 cast. Sweet-natured Playboy bunny tal skyscrapers. The group dummied (Reviewed July 11, 2008) Shelley Darlingson (Faris) gets a rude up fake invoices and ID cards, and with awakening the morning after her 27th Lady Luck on their side got themselves Traitor --- birthday. Seems Hugh Hefner wants her and their accoutrement to the top of the (Century 16, Century 12) Unlike Jason to move out of the Playboy mansion, ef- North and South Towers in August of Bourne of the “Bourne Identity” series, fective immediately. Shelley’s contagious 1974. There Petit’s destiny is sealed. With Samir Horn knows exactly who he is: good mood suddenly goes glum as she the help of captivating interviews, fresh a devout Muslim, first and foremost. desperately hunts for a place to live — re-creation and astonishing archival foot- The tension in writer-director Jeffrey “A LIVELY AND AMUSING SATIRE.” and a sheltered life of pool parties and age and photos, Petit’s journey becomes Nachmanoff’s international thriller results -Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES cosmopolitans makes the real world feel an emotional roller coaster, fraught with from the fact that neither we nor the OFFICIAL CZECH ENTRY ACADEMY AWARD ® foreign. Shelley finds acceptance at the danger. Outrageously entertaining and other characters know exactly what that BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM sorority house of Zeta Alpha Zeta. The perfectly profound.Rated: Rated: PG-13 means. The CIA and FBI think the former seven members are outcasts, ignored or for brief nudity and mature themes. 1 U.S. Special Operations officer may be ridiculed by frat boys and teased by the hour, 40 minutes. In English and French providing explosives to Islamic terror- I served the king of England superficial girls at chichi sorority Phi Iota with English subtitles. — J.A. (Reviewed ists. The Islamic jihadists wonder if the Mu. The girls of Zeta need to sign a new Aug. 8, 2008) American Muslim can be trusted. Only A film by Jirí Menzel pledge class or risk losing their charter. Don Cheadle knows, and he’s playing As Shelley guides them from socially Pineapple Express --1/2 Samir Horn close to the vest. The narra- awkward to uber-popular, she learns her (Century 16, Century 20) James Franco is tive leaks information on a need-to-know TH own lessons about individuality and in- Saul Silver, an affable hey-dude pusher of basis, slowly developing Horn’s character STARTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 ner beauty. Rated: PG-13 for sex-related and our curiosity. As a child, he wit- CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SHOWTIMES the dopest dope who finds himself in hot VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.ISERVEDTHEKINGOFENGLANDMOVIE.COM humor, partial nudity and brief strong water when one of his clients witnesses nessed his father’s death by car bomb in language. 1 hour, 38 minutes. — T.H. a murder. Said customer is Dale Denton Sudan. As an adult, the ex-military explo- (Reviewed Aug. 22, 2008) (Seth Rogen), a schlumpy twenty-some- sives expert tends to materialize — and thing process server with a high-school then vanish — at the scene of incendiary Kung Fu Panda ---1/2 girlfriend and an affinity for the weed. incidents in Yemen, Nice and London. (Century 12) Suspension of disbelief is Parked outside the home of the city’s With that profile, no wonder FBI agents a technique filmgoers use to resolve most notorious dealer (and prepped to Clayton (Guy Pearce) and Archer (Neal actions or plot points that do not quite deliver yet another subpoena), Denton McDonough) and are on his trail. As an fit into our version of reality. “Kung Fu sees his client and a female cop (Rosie espionage thriller, “Traitor” delivers. The Panda” does not make this requirement Perez) waste a Chinese kingpin with ruth- jihadists want to convince Americans of the audience. At no point are we less brutality. Denton makes a ruckus that no one is safe. Ironically, “Traitor” asked to even remotely believe any of and throws his half-smoked doobie to turns on itself and instills that fear in the the scenarios involving a talking, martial- the pavement before taking off in a panic. viewer. Rated: PG-13 for intense violent arts-fighting, noodle-selling panda whose Unfortunately that particular brand of sequences, thematic material and brief father is a duck. And that’s what makes herb (Pineapple Express, don’tcha know) language. 1 hour 50 minutes. — S.T. the movie so much fun. The panda, Po is traced straight back to Silver. What be- (Reviewed Aug. 29, 2008) (voiced by Jack Black), is reluctantly gins as a toker action-comedy turns pure thrust into the spotlight when he is told buddy pic as Denton and Silver engage Tropic Thunder ---1/2 he must fulfill an ancient prophecy to in a ludicrous odyssey-slash-comedy (Century 16, Century 20) Narcissism is become one of the greatest kung fu of errors to escape the drug lords who the operative theme, Hollywood’s most masters of all time. A kung fu fanatic, want their heads on a platter. Transla- bloated egos fronting a Vietnam epic Po is excited to study among his idols, a tion: a raunchy blend of car chases, sex while struggling to keep cast and crew in collection of animals representing forms play, gun battles and lots and lots of pot. check. Temperamental director Damian used in Shen Lung kung fu: Tigress Rated R for language, drug use, sexual Cockburn (Steve Coogan) is having trou- (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), reference and violence. 1 hour, 52 min- ble motivating his stars, each more self- Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu), utes. — J.A. (Reviewed Aug. 8, 2008) important than the next. Tugg Speed- and Monkey (Jackie Chan). When an evil man (Ben Stiller) is a washed-up action snow leopard (Ian McShane) threatens Star Wars: The Clone Wars -1/2 star clinging to his celebrity. Corpulent their world, Po and his mentor, Master (Century 20) This latest big-screen treat- comedian Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) is at- Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), must find a way ment of the Star Wars universe is by far tempting a “serious” film to clean up his to turn the panda’s special talents (which its most disappointing. With animation image while method actor Kirk Lazarus seem to be laziness and gluttony) into that would be better suited to a high-end (Robert Downey Jr.), a thinly veiled Rus- strengths. If you’re looking for a fun romp video game or special presentation on sell Crowe, is searching for artistic motive and a good story, Kung Fu Panda will not the Cartoon Network, “Star Wars: The and suffering a case of identity crisis. disappoint. Rated: PG for sequences of Clone Wars” is riddled with lackluster Their movie is “Tropic Thunder,” based on martial-arts action. 92 minutes. — D.D. dialogue and retread scenarios. The the real-life memoirs of Vietnam vet Sgt. (Reviewed June 6, 2008) story essentially takes place between John “Four Leaf” Tayback (Nick Nolte), “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of or so he says. As production consultant Mamma Mia! --- the Sith.” Tensions continue to escalate Tayback is scrambling to rouse the actors (Century 16, Century 20) Director Phyl- between the Republic (with the Jedi to new dramatic heights. His suggestion lida Lloyd ramps up the kitsch in a council on its side) and the Separat- is to shoot the film guerilla-style, gritty delightfully irresistible silver-screen ver- ists, led by the villainous Count Dooku and dirty with no assistants in sight. A sion of the ABBA-ized stage musical of (voice of Christopher Lee). Amidst the slight run-in with a land mine leaves the the same name. Amanda Seyfried” is a chaos, Anakin Skywalker (voice of Matt troupe without direction — the ultimate youthful, glowing Sophie, a Greek island Lanter) must mentor a Padawan (Jedi- in impromptu theater. Rated: R for plenty innkeeper’s daughter on the eve of her in-training) named Ahsoka Tano (voice of of language, violence, sexual references fantasy wedding day. Naturally there’s a Ashley Eckstein). Anakin and Ahsoka are and drug use. 1 hour, 47 minutes.— J.A. hitch: Sophie won’t feel whole until she’s ordered by Jedi master Yoda to rescue (Reviewed Aug. 15, 2008) discovered the true identity of her real and return the kidnapped young son of dad. Her amateur sleuthing uncovers slovenly mobster Jabba the Hutt. Jabba WALL-E ---1/2 mom’s diary of yore and three potential could become a valuable ally to the Re- (Century 16, Century 20) WALL-E (a.k.a. candidates to walk her down the aisle. To public and getting in his good graces is a Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) cover her bases Sophie secretly invites priority for the Jedi. As Anakin and Ahso- is the last robot left on the depressing the entire trio of ex-suitors to her island ka battle to save the pint-sized “huttlet,” dystopia that is Earth, steadily cleaning nuptials: New York banker Sam (Pierce Dooku schemes surreptitious plans of up superfluous trash while the population Brosnan), English stuffed-shirt Harry his own. Seeing some classic Star Wars has lifted off on Axiom, a state-of-the-art (Colin Firth) and erstwhile adventurer aliens re-imagined in 3-D animation is a home away from home. WALL-E’s days Bill (Stellan Skarsgard). Stress the A in treat. But overall, the force just isn’t with are spent crushing mountains of garbage Awkward as beleaguered mom Donna “Clone Wars.” Rated: PG for sci-fi action into controllable cubes, collecting in- (Meryl Streep) catches wind of the plan violence throughout, brief language and triguing curiosities and watching and re- and faces her buried past head-on. All momentary smoking. 1 hour, 30 minutes watching a battered VHS copy of “Hello the shenanigans are part a of sketchy — T.H. (Reviewed Aug. 15, 2008) Dolly!” That tiresome routine is turned tableau supporting the real star: the upside down with the arrival of EVE, a music. There’s a baker’s dozen-plus of Tell No One ---1/2 fetching, egg-shaped probe sent to Earth toe-tapping ABBA tunes that propel the (Aquarius) Guillaume Canet adapts Har- to determine its tenuous life-sustaining “narrative” forward with something akin lan Coben’s bestselling crime novel of the status. Sparks fly, and how. WALL-E to manic glee. Wanna get away from it same name with whip-smart technique shows off his collection to impress the all? “Mamma Mia!” is the ultimate sum- and a tetchy undercurrent of anxiety. impenetrable EVE, all beautifully sans di- mer escape. Rated: PG-13 for sexual Pediatric surgeon Alex Beck (Francois alogue. High-tech hell breaks loose when innuendo and mature themes. 1 hour, 43 Cluzet) is going through the motions EVE is beamed back up to the Axiom minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed July 18, 2008) since his wife Margot (Marie-Josee and a lovesick WALL-E stows away on Croze) was savagely murdered at their her transport. As seen from his eyes, the *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 17 PIZZA

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some Cravery kiosks and wholesal- addition to the pies, The Cravery ing its products to other retailers. offers eight salads and a variety of The company maintains a large soups by the cup, bowl or quart. baking facility in Southern Cali- Combination plates are presented fornia where the pies are assem- for under $9. bled, frozen and sent to the retail Then there are breakfast pies, locations for final baking. Sanders’ available all day for just over $5. facility has a sizeable rotating oven “I love breakfast any time of the where the pies are slow-baked ex- day,” Sanders said, “and it’s ap- uding homey scents throughout the parent many of our customers do space. too.” Savory pies have likely been The menu lists a half-dozen around since humanity’s first bak- breakfast or brunch possibilities ers grew tired of their daily bread, such as vegetarian eggs Florentine, and infused meats, vegetables and eggs Benedict, huevos rancheros or fruits into bread dough. Almost ev- a simple spinach quiche. ery Western cuisine has some ver- To allow diners to end with sion of a savory pie. something sweet and creamy, Our own version of pot pies — Sanders added a gelato case with frozen, aluminum-plated doughy nearly a dozen flavors to keep pa- affairs — is but a poor cousin to trons cool and smiling during these the rich luxurious savory pies that warm days.

>ÀiiÊ ÕV >À` have been popular in England since The Cravery also travels off the time of Henry VIII. premises, catering for weddings, As Brits upgraded their cuisine banquets, business luncheons and and taste buds over the past two de- other special gatherings. cades, the savory pie slid to a less- The cafe itself is cozy with am- than-desired gastronomic position ple room for eating, perusing the Gail Sanders, general manager of The Cravery in Los Altos, places a pesto chicken pot pie in the display in the English diet. Then, about newspaper or plugging into the case. three years ago, several new savory free Wi-Fi network. Besides dining pie companies emerged around tables, there are comfortable pad- ence, Gail assumed the role of gen- London. Their pies are filled with ded chairs and sofas for relaxing Old notion, modern eral manager. She quickly dug into today’s flavors and textures, mak- and conversing with friends over a the business, and now splits her ing the delicacy suddenly very glass of wine or beer. time between The Cravery and her trendy. When I thought of savory pies application work in residential real estate. The Los Altos Cravery offers before visiting The Cravery, my “I learned how to manage people pies filled with chicken, pesto, mind leapt to old English pubs, and learned the business operations mushrooms, pepper steak, tur- flagons of ale, and steak and kid- The Cravery offers updated versions of savory pies (at the restaurant) on the go, and I key, pulled pork, spicy chipotle, ney pies. Now, I think of a golden am still learning,” she said. “For- by Dale F. Bentson vegetable curry and Thai chicken pastry filled with tender chicken tunately, the staff I have is wonder- curry. The pies have enough filling and creamy potatoes, crisp veg- ful. They are so helpful and dedi- to satisfy without overloading the etables and tangy spices. What a ealtor Gail Sanders wasn’t tember with a full-time manager cated.” drawn to the restaurant busi- reporting to the owners. Unfortu- stomach. The pastry is flaky and lovely reinvention. N The franchiser, headquartered buttery and can be eaten with knife R ness; she was thrust into it. nately, Ian’s partner soon become in Beverly Hills, has had its own and fork or just with fingers: One A year or so ago, her husband, Ian, ill and was forced to abandon the share of problems. Recently, two and a business associate decided project. That event coincided dis- might choose a pie for late summer of its three cafés closed because The Cravery: to buy a franchise of The Cravery harmoniously with the crack in the picnics or for starving teens as a of rapidly changing business con- 378 Main St. and open it in downtown Los Al- economy, the despondent housing snack. ditions that surrounded the sites. Los Altos tos. Ian, a native of London, was market and ramped-up competi- The pies can be reheated in the The company is retrenching, and 650-948-8886 intrigued by the meat and veg- tion for ever-scarcer restaurant rev- home oven, microwaved or con- has added to its repertoire, opening www.thecravery.com etable savory pies produced by the enues. Ian returned to his high-tech sumed at room temperature. In Open daily from 8 a.m. to fledgling SoCal company. job in media delivery. 8 p.m. The storefront opened last Sep- With no prior restaurant experi- ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com

NOW SERVING a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 9, 2001) noon-4:30 p.m., Weekday lunch, Mon.-Fri. and pearl green milk tea. Mon-Thu 11:30 ties and imported cheeses. Mon.-Sat. 10 Following are condensed versions, in alpha- Uncle Frank’s, 2135 Old Middlefield Way, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Dinner Sun.-Sat. 5-11 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. betical order, of longer restaurant reviews Mountain View (650) 964-4476 p.m. (Reviewed April 2, 2004) a.m.; Sun 12:30-11:30 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. The Village Pantry, 184 Second St., Los published in the Weekly over the past several Proprietor Frank Bell takes his time with Uzumaki, 451 California Ave., Palo Alto 4, 2000) Altos (650) 941-0384 years. This week’s reviews begin where the his ‘cue, creating wonderfully tender slow- (650) 322-2828. Vero Ristorante, 530 Bryant St., Palo Friendly service, a homey atmosphere, and list ended one week ago. smoked meat. Delicious sides include A casual, neighborhoody Japanese res- Alto (650) 325-8376 breakfast served all day: definitely inviting. Tsunami Sushi, 209 Castro St., Mountain baked beans, thick-cut French fries and taurant with sushi and meal combination Vero serves time-tested authentic Italian The lunch menu features a broad array of View (650) 965-0114 collard greens. Another highlight is the plates. Open daily. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 fare in a contemporary trattoria setting. sandwiches, burgers and salads. Breakfast Offers beef tenderloin, seafood, and tofu sweet potato pie. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-9:30 p.m. Peperonata, involtini di granchio are excel- specials include the Village Benedict, and in addition to its selection of sushi. Des- a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-2:30 p.m. Din- Vaso Azzurro Ristorante, 108 Castro St., lent starters. Pastas and risottos excel, and Eggs San Francisco (English muffin, imita- sert menu includes ice cream and tempura ner: Mon.-Sat. 5-8 p.m. (Reviewed Dec. Mountain View (650) 940-1717 the zuppa di pense is delightful. Desserts tion crabmeat, Swiss cheese, and poached banana. Beer, sake and wine are also 23, 2005) Vaso Azzurro serves Northern Italian cui- are simple but tasty. Generous portions eggs with hollandaise sauce). Daily 7 avaliable. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 University Cafe, 271 University Ave., Palo sine, including seafood, chicken, veal and a throughout. Reasonably priced, interesting a.m.-2 p.m. p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Alto (650) 322-5301 wide variety of pastas. The menu also con- wine list. Weekdays 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Village Pub, The, 2967 Woodside Road, 5:30-10 p.m. Sat. 5:30-11 p.m. (Reviewed Tu Casa Taqueria, 875 Hamilton Ave., The ambience of this health-smart cafe is tains many vegetarian dishes. Mon.-Fri. 11 Woodside (650) 851-9888 Sept. 9, 2005) Menlo Park (650) 321-5188 so inviting that the food is almost second- a.m.-2 p.m. Daily 4:30 to 10 p.m. (Reviewed Village Pub serves some of the best dishes The food at this family-owned, hole-in-the- ary. Highlights include French toast, grilled Feb. 17, 2006) Village Cheese House, 157 Town and we’ve had since visits to New York’s top wall taqueria is simple, tasty and authentic. pork chop and Cafe Nicoise with seared Verde Tea & Espresso Bar, 852 Villa St., Country Village, Palo Alto (650) 326- restaurants. Save room for a decadent This restaurant is airy, bright, clean and tuna. The service is as warm and homey as Mountain View (650) 210-9986 9251 dessert souffle or end on a lighter note with friendly, but lacks character. Still, it’s a the setting. Breakfast, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-11 Verde is a Taiwanese tea house, offering The Village Cheese House offers much homemade sorbets. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 good place to stop in for a quick bite. The a.m.; Weekend breakfast, Sat. and Sun. 8 typical American-style deli sandwiches more than its incredibly popular sandwich- menu offers standard taqueria fare. Daily 9 a.m.-noon; Weekend brunch, Sat. and Sun. alongside a menu of Taiwanese thick toast es; the small market also sells deli special- VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 19 Eating Out

VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® p.m. and 4:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 16, 2006) terranean and Middle Eastern accents, friendly ambience is aimed at a younger 27, 2002) classic French technique and California crowd and the menu is vegetarian-friendly, a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner nightly 5-10 p.m.. Yakko, 975 W. Dana St., Mountain View Westin Restaurant Soleil, 675 El Camino (650) 960-0626 immediacy. Other restaurants, mainly In- but 3ta can feel like a hodgepodge. Mon.- Bar/lounge menu Mon.-Fri. 2:30-10 p.m. dian and Chinese, ply this upscale ethnic Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. Sat. (Reviewed Sept. 21, 2001) Real, Palo Alto (650) 321-4422, ext. A Mountain View favorite, Yakko has a 7122 broad array of imaginatively named sushi trade, often with awkward results. Zitune’s 4:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed June 22, 2007) Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto Soleil is creative Mediterranean cuisine at specials, including The New Girlfriend (spi- cultural hybrid feels seamless. Tues.-Sun. 4290 Bistro & Bar, Crowne Plaza Ca- (650) 328-0450 its finest. Salads, soups and grilled prawns der rolls of soft shell crab wrapped in eel, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed bana, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto This cozy Victorian house bustles with both shine at lunch, while salmon, lamb and then wrapped in cucumber). The restaurant March 9, 2007) (650) 857-0787 wine aficionados and beginners sipping pastas glow at night. Daily breakfast 6:30- also does a fine job with sukiyaki, and zpizza, 146 Castro St., Mountain View It’s no wonder that the Beatles purport- some of the best local wines from Santa 11 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner 5-10 serves up ice cream with flavors ranging (650) 314-0088 edly stayed at this hotel once upon a day: Cruz, Santa Clara and San Benito coun- p.m. (Reviewed May 9, 2002) from tasty to bizarre. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 Pizza at this casual joint boasts organic to- The design of the new Crowne Plaza is a ties. Wines are offered by the taste, glass a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5:30-9:30 mato sauce and low-fat mozzarella cheese, gorgeous study in hip good taste and the or bottle and prices are very affordable. The Wine Room, 520 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) 462-1968 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m. (Reviewed with wheat crusts and soy “cheese” avail- brunch buffet is a steal. Open 24 hours a Most of the food served at Vino Locale is April 21, 2006) able. Specialty pizzas include the Mexican day (hotel restaurant), serving breakfast, organic, locally produced and seasonally Open since November, this wine bar aims for a cozy atmosphere with its two Zao Noodle Bar, 261 University Ave., (with salsa, spicy lime chicken, avocado, lunch and dinner. Brunch: Sun 10 a.m.-3 fresh. However, at Vino Locale, the main sour cream, onions and cilantro) and the p.m. (Reviewed Dec. 3, 1999) course is the wine. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 fireplaces. There’s no hot food, but there Palo Alto (650) 328-1988 is a selection of dishes chosen to go well Small, trendy, good noodle house. Heavy Berkeley Soy Cheese Veggie. Salads, A Matter of Thai, 242 State Street, Los p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. (Reviewed May pasta, sandwiches and desserts (“apple 20, 2005) with wine, including three cheese plates, emphasis on the history and spiritual Altos (650) 941-7702 smoked salmon, a charcuterie plate, and a meaning of the noodle. Huge bowls of aro- pie pizza”), too. The cleverly named dishes on the Thai Vive Sol, 2020 West El Camino Real, chocolate sampler. Daily 4 p.m.-midnight. matic, savory noodle soups, as well as rice Zucca, 186 Castro St., Mountain View menu include Dangerous Seafood, Mango Mountain View (650) 938-2020 plates and salads. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 (650) 864-9940 Tangos with Chicken and Cashews on Fire. Owners Helena and Hector Sol have Woodside Bakery and Cafe, 3052 Wood- side Road, Woodside (650) 851-0812 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Reviewed “Zucca,” meaning squash in Italian, serves Many vegetarian, curry and salad options brought the seductive appeal of California Jan. 19, 2001) up the flavors of the sunny Mediterranean, along with the entrees. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. Avenue’s Palo Alto Sol to Mountain View. The bakery side turns out serviceable sticky buns and cakes with gooey butter- Zibibbo, 430 Kipling St., Palo Alto (650) focusing on Italy, Turkey, Greece and 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5 Menu boasts cuisine from Puebla, a dis- southern France. Casually elegant, the p.m.-9 p.m. tinctive region in Mexico. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. cream roses, but the cafe side has refined 328-6722 and distilled its hip Cal-Ital menu. Bakery: The menu spans the cuisines of the Medi- dining room and bar are comfortable and Abbey’s Diner, 403 University Ave., Palo 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Daily 5-9 p.m. (Re- perfect for enjoying convivial meals with viewed Dec. 14, 2001) Daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Cafe: Daily 11:30 terranean, including dishes from the south Alto (650) 322-8294 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed April 9, 1999) of France, Italy, Greece, Morocco and friends and family. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 Abbey’s was called Taxi’s until recently, Wang’s Chinese Restaurant, 2209 El a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 4:30- Xanh Restaurant, 110 Castro Street, Spain. Iron skillet mussels, seasonal sal- and not much else appears to have Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 327-2888 10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4:30-11 p.m. (Reviewed Mountain View (650) 964-1888 ads, antipasti, rotisserie and wood-burning changed. Burgers, fries, hot dogs and Basic, neighborhood restaurant with all the oven items are first-rate. Desserts excel. March 31, 2006) milkshakes abound, and there’s still a hot standard dishes Americans have come to Chef Phuy Tham has created a traditional Vietnamese menu with a modern California Magnificent wine list, full bar. Sun.-Thurs. 3TA, 156 Castro St., Mountain View potato bar. The jukebox may take your expect from stateside Chinese restaurants: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 (650) 988-1382 quarter but not play your song. Sun.-Thu. appetizers such as the po po tray, egg twist. Highlights include the banana leaf sea bass and catfish in a clay pot. Xanh p.m. (Reviewed June 3, 2005) 3ta bills itself as French-Thai cuisine, but 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. rolls and pot stickers; and entrees such as the oft-convoluted fusion menu also in- Mongolian beef and Szechuan chicken. Restuarant provides stylish, casual ambi- Zitune, 325 Main St., Los Altos (650) Abundant Air Cafe, 1901 Embarcadero ance and well-prepared dishes. Full wine 947-0247 cludes stylings of India, Japan, China and Road, Suite 104, Palo Alto (650) 858- Mon.-Thu. and Sun., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. California. There’s everything from green and 4:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-3 list available. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; San Francisco-quality food minus the long 1003 Mon.-Sun. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed June drive. The food is Moroccan with Medi- papaya salad to tempura to samosas. The A breezy counter-service cafe, the restau- The High Holy Days Discover High Holy Days 5769 a community where…

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Page 20ÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Eating Out PATIOS & GRILLS Outdoor Furnishings rant has a proximity to the Palo Alto Airport GRAND that informs the riveted sheet-metal decor. 1UALITY/UTDOORLIVINGPRODUCTS “Stackers” and other sandwiches clearly OPENING! ALONGWITHGREATCUSTOMERSERVICE have a devoted lunch following. Mon-Fri 7 SALE* a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Akane, 250 Third St., Los Altos (650) 941-8150 s0ATIODININGSETS Refined atmosphere, lovely presentation and a local favorite for sushi. Lunch: Tue.- s$EEPSEATING Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Tue.-Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 17, 2003) s5MBRELLAS Aldo Los Altos, 388 Main St, Los Altos (650) 949-2300 s"ARSEATING Aldo Los Altos serves light and tasty Ital- ian fare with reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Particularly good are the s&IREPITS tutti frutti (crispy calamari, portabella and artichoke), lush tomato soup, and pasta s0ATIOHEATERS dishes. Desserts are worth the calories. R E C L A I M Reasonably priced wines with emphasis on healthy green home northern Italian wine districts. Lunch: Mon.- s'RILLS Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Daily 5-10 The Peninsula’s best resource for eco-friendly kitchen p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 30, 2005) s#USTOM""1)SLANDS Alice’s Restaurant, 17288 Skyline Blvd., and bath remodeling, flooring, furniture, paint, Woodside (650) 851-0303 bedding, baby gear, and accessories. 6)3)4/52 Alice’s serves a basic breakfast and lunch 3(/72//-4/$!9 menu. Evening fare includes a surprising menu of dishes, such as risotto, prawns, Exclusive Bay Area dealer of pork chops. Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., weekends 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Breakfast until 2 organic Savvy Rest mattresses! Patios & Grills p.m. daily. (Reviewed Aug. 22, 2003) 1180 KERN AVE, SUNNYVALE 855 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-329-9480 Amanor Deli & Bakery, 856 W. El Camino 94085 CROSS STREET LAWRENCE Real, Mountain View (650) 938-1333 Open Monday through Saturday, 10 to 6 www.reclaimhome.com This small restaurant offers deli choices 408-245-2900 with a Mediterranean twist, including grilled WWW.PATIOSANDGRILLS.COM vegetable pilaf and Greek antipasto salad. OPEN DAILY Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Amarin, 174-176 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 988-9323 Fresh and contemporary with traditional Thai touches. Wide range of vegetarian options, aromatic curries, lunchtime complimentary soup of the day. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 Her Tip For p.m., 5-10:30 p.m. (Reviewed March 15, 1996) Retirement Living? Amber Cafe, 600 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 968-1751 “Indian bits and bites,” courtesy of the Moldaw Family Residences same folks who brought you the ac- is the perfect place to grow! claimed Amber India Restaurant. Many smaller plates, such as lentil dumplings, “Chilli Cheese Toast,” Indian-style wraps, and chicken wings. Tandoori dishes and combos, too, as well as lassi drinks. Mon.- “I like the concept of having young people around Thurs. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.; and a mix of other activities going on.” - Lourdes Fong Fri. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-10:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m. Amber India Restaurant, 2290 El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 968-7511 Lourdes Fong knows a thing or two about communicating with Inventive North Indian menu with many an equal number of mild and spicy dishes for the world around her. Along with English, she speaks Chinese, vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Impres- Cantonese, Mandarin and others, plus she’s fluent in the magic sive service and picturesque atmosphere, including a buffet lunch served in gleam- language of Harry Potter. She’s able to converse with plants, as ing traditional brass vessels. Daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed July well — successfully creating her own large flower garden. So 30, 2004) she knew Moldaw Family Residences would be the perfect American Italian Delicatessen & Gelat- eria, 139 Main Street, Los Altos (650) place to grow. 948-6745 A full-service deli with gelato and espresso drinks. Other menu items include tradi- As part of the intergenerational Taube Koret Campus for tional Italian favorites such as lasagna and Jewish Life, Moldaw Family Residences will give you unlimited raviolis. Catering is also available. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. opportunity to stay connected to the world around you, no Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, 790 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 961-6666 matter what your idea of enjoying life is. This incarnation of an East Coast pizza joint may ring true with some or as an Call or visit us online to find out what Lourdes and many imposter with others. Signature-style brick oven charred crust is paper thin, crisp and others have already discovered. But don’t wait — we’re somewhat dry. Good place for groups. Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-11 already 70% reserved, and construction is well underway. p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed March 23, 2001) Amigos Grill, 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 290, Portola Valley (650) 851-3997 This Mexican restaurant bills itself as a combination of “burrito-stand casual” and “upscale dining.” Full tequila bar and happy-hour appetizers. Daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Andale Mexican Restaurant, 209 Univer- sity Ave., Palo Alto (650) 323-2939 This Cal-Mex eatery offers burritos, taqui- tos, flautas, tamales, quesadillas, tortas, DfYj]Yk7YbhYf crisp tacos and daily specials. The assort- '**7UaVf]X[Y5jYbiY DU`c5`hc 75-('$* ment will satisfy most cravings for Mexican r food, without all of the lard and satu- kkk",--W\Uf`Yghcb"cf[r*)$!'&%!'%,, rated fat. Highlights include the rotisserie chicken marinated in achiote, chile relleno and Baja-style fish. Aqua frescas are made 899 Charleston has filed an application for a Certificate of Authority and has been issued a permit from the fresh daily, along with sangrias and marga- California Department of Social Services to accept deposits. Moldaw Family Residences at 899 Charleston welcomes ritas. Casual, family-friendly atmosphere. and admission is open to older adults of all faiths, ethnicities and racial backgrounds. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 16, 2004) Now under construction at 899 East Charleston, this progressive senior living community has recently been dedicated VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® as Moldaw Family Residences in honor of a generous gift from the Moldaw Family Supporting Foundation.

*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 21 Commitment To Excellence Eating Out $500 Discount Coupon VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® slaw. You won’t go home hungry. Sun.-Thu. taco joint. You’ll get some of the freshest 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. fast food you’ve ever had here. Cal-Mex (with purchase of new roof) Angelo Mio, 820 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo (Reviewed March 12, 2004) dishes, such as Baja fish tacos and over- Original Ownership Since 1975 Park (650) 323-3665 stuffed burritos are favorites. Mon.-Thu. 11 Angelo Mio serves a variety of reasonably Avanti Pizza & Pasta, 3536 Alameda De a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. All Types of Rooﬁ ng & Gutters priced, Italian-based appetizers, a broad Las Pulgas, Menlo Park (650) 854-1222 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 9, 2001) array of pastas and other entrees. The po- Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches and Residential & Commercial S.C.L#785441 lenta is excellent. Veal and chicken dishes entrees such as veal parmigiana and Bajis’ Down the Street, 2423 Old Middle- 1901 Old Middleﬁ eld Way, Mtn. View 650-969-7663 are good. Chocolate tart is an excellent chicken fingers. Creative pizza toppings. field Way, Mountain View (650) 967-7477 dessert. Good service, festive decor. Full Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 Bajis has been serving up huge omelets, bar with an affordable, thoughtful wine list. a.m.-10:30 p.m. hot sandwiches, hamburgers and salads in Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. B.J. Bull, 3403 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) a down-home atmosphere since 1979; out- noon-2:30 p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Sat. 4:30-10 493-7330 door seating available. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-3 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS p.m.; Sun. 4:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 11, Tiny, cozy restaurant featuring homemade p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 2005) Cornish pasties, fruit pies, chili and salads. Bangkok Cuisine, 407 Lytton Ave., Palo Ann’s Coffee Shop, 772 Santa Cruz Ave., British beer on tap. Pub menu includes Alto (650) 322-6533 Menlo Park (650) 322-0043 steaks, burgers, fish and chips, bangers An unassuming retreat into a world of AVENIDAS Homemade pies, pot roast, soups, and mash. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 wonderful Thai food, where flavors are milkshakes and sandwiches in an old- -2 a.m. (Reviewed March 14, 2003) perfectly balanced in nearly every dish in fashioned diner with genuine retro decor. Baba Neo, 311 Moffett Blvd, Mountain the restaurant’s creative -- and lengthy LIFETIMES OF ACHIEVEMENT The fresh rhubarb pie may win over even View (650) 903-9219 -- menu. A complete vegetarian and vegan those leery of rhubarb. Breakfast served Offers Malaysian-Singaporean menu items menu echoes the style and flavors of many all day. No reservations. No credit cards. with plenty of meat, seafood and poultry regular menu offerings. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 2009 Mon.-Sat.: 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Reviewed choices, as well as a large vegetarian se- p.m., 5-10 p.m. Sat. noon-3 p.m., 5-10 Aug. 15, 2003) lection. Noodles abound. Lunch: Tue.-Sun. p.m.; Sun. noon-3 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m. (Re- viewed April 22, 2005) “Who Do You Know Who Has Made a Difference?” Antonio’s Nut House, 321 California Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Sun. & Tue. 5 p.m.- Palo Alto (650) 321-2550 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Bangkok Spoon, 702 Villa St., Mountain Palo Alto’s only dive bar. Although the bar Babbo’s, 717 Stanford Shopping Center, View (650) 968-2038 itself does not serve food, Taqueria Azteca Palo Alto (650) 321-1488 Lunchtime can be busy at Bangkok Spoon, To Nominate Outstanding Individuals, caters to the bar crowd with a variety of A peaceful sanctuary for shoppers at and the lunch specials are very good deals, traditional tex-mex. And, of course, there Stanford Shopping Center, Babbo’s offers but the restaurant can be deserted at din- Visit www.avenidas.org or are plenty of peanuts. Daily 10-2 a.m. an array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, ner. Still, the long-established restaurant has been around since the ‘80s. Menu Applewood Inn, 1001 El Camino Real, pizza, pasta, meat dishes, sandwiches and highlights include basil duck, roti and the Menlo Park (650) 324-3486 salads. Especially good are the mussels, Call 650-289-5445 sweet/tart papaya salad. For an especially Creative gourmet pizzas (toppings in- Tuscan soup, lamb tagine, spinach tortellini sweet ending, share the Crazy Mango des- clude sun-dried tomatoes, caviar, exotic and grilled tuna nicoise. Wood-fired oven, sert. Open daily. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 cheeses), salads, soups, sandwiches and respectable wine list, adequate desserts. p.m. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed April 25, pastas available at lunch. Take-out avail- Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 Nominee Requirements 2008) able. Mon-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed June 16, 2006) * Aged 65+ 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill, Bay Cafe & Deli, 1875 Embarcadero 1, 2000) 1189 Willow Rd, Menlo Park (650) 323- Road, Palo Alto (650) 856-0999 This restaurant, located at the Palo Alto * Mid-Peninsula Resident Applewood Pizza 2 Go, 989 El Camino 4244 Golf Course, serves deli sandwiches and Real, Menlo Park (650) 328-1556 The Jamaican food by the affable chef other typical American fare. Banquet halls * Exceptional Record of Achievements A quick version of Applewood Inn’s popular Robert Simpson features a special jerk and catering are available. Food is served pizzas. Daily 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 1, rub, consisting of 16 spices patted on meat in the Areas of: Community Leadership, daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bar is open 2002) hours before cooking it over hot coals. The result is meat that is spicy but not fiery from noon until it gets dark. Business, Volunteering, Environment, Arikato, 1040 A-1 Rengstorff Ave, Moun- with complex fruity flavors, intriguing tex- BBQ Man Cafe, 555 Willow Rd, Menlo tain View (650) 988-8686 Philanthropy, Government, Education, tures and pleasantly lingering tastes. Daily Park (650) 327-8227 Arikato offers more than 30 original sushi specials at the small restaurant can also BBQ Man occupies the former location of Medicine, etc. rolls, each one including a dizzying list of include beef oxtails and escoveitch fish Tara’s Willow Street Cafe. Serves up huge ingredients. The restaurant also offers a filet. And don’t skip the sweet-potato pud- portions of down-home favorites such as wealth of choices for the sushi-shy, from ding or Key lime pie. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-8 pulled pork and beef brisket. Of course, bountiful bento boxes to generous soups Deadline for Nominations: September 30, 2008 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. noon-8 p.m. all meals come with potato salad, baked and noodle plates. Combined with friendly, (Reviewed Dec. 14, 2007) beans, and garlic bread. Mon.-Fri. 11 quick service and fair prices, Arikato begs Winners will be announced in early 2009. a.m,-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. to be more than just a quick after-shopping Bagel Street Cafe, 746 Santa Cruz Ave., stop -- it’s a must-try for sushi fans. Open Menlo Park (650) 328-8809 Bean Scene Cafe, 500 Castro St., Moun- seven days a week. Lunch: Monday Breakfast and lunch options at this small tain View (650) 903-4871 through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Din- chain eatery include salads, sandwiches, Located at the Mountain View Center for ner: Monday through Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 soups, quiches and pastries -- and at the Performing Arts, this attractive cafe of- p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 5, 2004) least 30 types of bagels. Bagels with egg fers breakfast options, salads, sandwiches and meats or vegetables are available for and great desserts, including ice cream. Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio breakfast, and there’s a full espresso bar. But the coffee drinks were on the weak Road, Los Altos (650) 941-2922 Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m. side during a recent visit. Mon.-Thu. 7 This Texas-style restaurant serves up big to 4 p.m. a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.- plates of barbecue, ribs and steaks. Try 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 7 a.m.-10 any of the barbecue sandwiches or plat- Baja Fresh, 3990 El Camino Real, Palo p.m. on show days. (Reviewed June 20, ters with a side of fries or the spicy peanut Alto (650) 424-8599 This is more than a hip, cool burrito and 2003)

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Cock- as, roasted almonds, Grand-Marnier) and Casual, self-service. Burritos, tacos, que- Call today. tails and wines. Banquet facilities. Mon.-Fri. the Malicious (orange jam, hot chocolate, sadillas, salads and frozen yogurt. Take- 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. Cointreau). Swimming-pool-sized cap- out available. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Gurbinder S Mavi, Agent (Reviewed Sept. 22, 2006) puccinos, house red and white wine, beer Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and cider. Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 9 Insurance Lic. #: 0F22244 Bella Fresca, 47 Easy St., Mountain View Cafe 220, 220 B University Ave, Palo a.m.-4 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 8, 2006) 101 University Avenue, Suite 111 (650) 961-0399 Alto (650) 853-8182 This family owned and operated market Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Palo Alto, CA 94301 Reasonably priced Mediterranean fare, Bus: 650-326-0660 features fresh produce and “an extensive Park (650) 462-1686 including kebabs, gyros, salads, moussaka line of imported foods and Italian special- Traditional dishes with mixed results at this and crepes. The Turkish coffee is properly ity items.” Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 Parisian-style cafe. Professional, knowl- strong, and the pistachio baklava properly a.m.-3 p.m. edgeable service and a cozy ambience, tempting. Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.- Bella Luna, 233 University Ave., Palo but many dishes need attention. Brunch: midnight. Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 Alto (650) 322-1846 Sat.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch: a.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-midnight. (Reviewed Bella Luna is ideally situated in a cozy cen- Weekdays 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: March 17, 2006) Mon.-Thu. 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5:30- tury-old brick building in downtown Palo Cafe Baklava, 341 Castro St, Mountain P040034 12/04 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ), Bloomington, IL Alto. The Italian-themed restaurant features 11 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed May 6, 2005) View (650) 969-3835 attractive decor, excellent service and a Cafe Baklava offers well-prepared classic reasonably priced wine list. The antipasti Blue Chalk Cafe, 630 Ramona St., Palo middle Eastern food on Mountain View’s for two and bruschetta are good for start- Alto (650) 326-1020 main street. Dessert is a mixed bag. Mon.- ers. The house-made pastas are tasty as As much a bar and pool hall as a restau- Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. noon-9:30 Buy 1 entree well as chicken and pork dishes. Desserts rant. “Nouveau” Southern cuisine with p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 14, 2005) are adequate. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 a California twist. Homemade biscuits, nd p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Friday soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Cafe Bombay, 4546 A-5 El Camino Real, and get the 2 one 5-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 Banquet facilities. Mon-Wed 4 p.m.-12 Los Altos (650) 948-9463 p.m. (Reviewed April 21, 2006) a.m.; Thurs-Sun 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m. (Re- Buffet-style meals for both lunch and dinner provide a tasty smorgasbord. There’s Bella Vista, 13451 Skyline Blvd., Wood- viewed Aug. 9, 2001) also a good-sized menu, with many op- side (650) 851-1229 Blue Danube Cafe, 165 University Ave., tions for breads, rices, vegetarian fare, Bella Vista aims for a French country inn Palo Alto (650) 321-5588 Tandoori dishes and others. Bollywood feel, with Continental food and a pricey Formerly called the Penrhyn Cafe, the Blue music and a rickshaw parked overhead menu with a glittering view to match. Spe- Danube Cafe has a similar menu as its with coupon add to the ambience. Lunch: Mon.-Sun. 11 cialties include Oysters Rockefeller, Caesar previous incarnation. Besides coffees and a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Sun.-Thu. 5-9:30 p.m., salad, Steak Diane. Tue.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. pastries, the cafe also offers, chocolates, Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9:30 p.m. Bento Teriyaki, 225 E. Middlefield Road, sandwiches, soups and salads. Mon.-Wed. Cafe Borrone, 1010 El Camino Real, ,UNCH"UFFET- &s/RGANIC6EGGIESs2ESERVATION!CCEPTED Mountain View (650) 903-9403 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thu. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 Menlo Park (650) 327-0830 This Japanese fast-food restaurant serves p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m.- Bustling European-style cafe with indoor up homemade Japanese dishes, such as 10:30 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 369 Lytton Avenue and outdoor seating. Salads, quiches, chicken teriyaki and sushi. Mon.-Sat. 11 The Boardwalk, 4940 El Camino Real, sandwiches, soups, desserts and coffee. a.m.-9 p.m. Los Altos (650) 964-7500 Downtown Palo Alto Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-mid- The Boardwalk is a no-frills burger and Best Bite, 1414 W. El Camino Real, night; Sat 8 a.m- midnight, Sun. 8 a.m.-11 pizza joint brought to you by the folks who 462-5903 Mountain View (650) 988-8895 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 19, 2001) Light, healthy home-cooked Persian foods blessed Menlo Park with the like-minded Family owned and operated Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo in a simple setting. Menu offers a variety Oasis. The decadent double cheeseburg- Alto (650) 326-8640 of vegetarian and meat dishes. Mon.-Fri. er makes the calories count. Daily 9 a.m.- for 15 years 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sat. midnight. (Reviewed June 12, 1998) Cafe Brioche serves delicious Franco- 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 3, Boston Market, 3375 El Camino Real, California food. Especially good starters www.jantaindianrestaurant.com 2004) Palo Alto (650) 843-0288. Also at 1039 are the crispy brioche beignet fritters, A El Monte Ave., Mountain View (650) oyster mushrooms and salade Parisienne. Better Bagel, 1040 Grant Road, Moun- Entrees of hazelnut-crusted salmon, grilled tain View (650) 988-0279 428-1333 While Boston Market certainly can qualify duck breast, beef short rib and cassoulet This classic bagel shop offers a variety will not disappoint. Excellent desserts. of bagels and sandwiches, as well as dif- as a fast-food, take-out place, it’s in a different league. Chicken and turkey are the Reasonable wine list, cozy, Provencal de- ferent cream cheese spreads, smoothies cor. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5:30-9:30 p.m. and coffee drinks. Also serves breakfast restaurant’s specialty, but it also serves Language Classes ham and meat loaf -- good comfort food. Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5:30-9:30 p.m. bagels. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat.- (Reviewed March 30, 2007) Sun. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. for Children & Adults 19, 1997) Cafe Del Sol Restaurant, 1010 Doyle St., Bistro Basia, 201 S. California Ave., Palo Year-Long After School Program for Kids Brian’s Restaurant, 680 Fremont Ave., Menlo Park (650) 326-2501 Alto (650) 322-4500 Specialty dishes include poblano relleno, 14-Week Evening Session for Adults Basia joins a mixed bag of bistros on Cali- Los Altos (650) 941-0680 www.istp.org The owners of the Los Altos Coffee Shop mole poblano, seafood, snapper, shrimp, fornia Avenue. On recent visits, desserts filet mignon, ribs ranchera. Lunch: Mon.- 151 Laura Lane -- especially the apricot souffle -- were uni- also run Brian’s, a reasonably priced spot for breakfast and lunch. Milkshakes, waf- Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Palo Alto versally admired, and the best starter was 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 15, 2004) (650) 251-8519 the green salad with thin but substantial fles and scrambled eggs are some of the tastier standards, and the patio is attractive Cafe Epi, 405 University Ave., Palo Alto

slices of smoked duck breast. But service I Eco was often very slow, and some dishes, and inviting, with great umbrellas. Mon. 7 (650) 328-4888 nternational School of the Peninsula including scallops and asparagus in risotto, a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sun. Breakfast options include scrambled eggs, Enroll Now!

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and salads are among the other fare at this Tues.-Fri. Dinner: 5-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. British Bankers Club, 1090 El Camino Arabic i cafe. Beef tri-tip is an option in both sand- n (Reviewed March 14, 2008) Real, Menlo Park (650) 327-8769 French te British Bankers Club serves reasonably wiches and salads; other choices include Bistro d’Asie, 445 Emerson St., Palo Alto Hindi ̽ rn priced, well-prepared, California-bistro- tuna, salmon and pate sandwiches, and

(650) 325-4400 atio seafood and nicoise salads. Options for Italian iTapas has changed its name to Bistro style food. Sweet corn and clam chowder panini include prosciutto with mushroom ࣑ d’Asie and is reportedly still under the is an excellent start, while baby back ribs, Spanish hangar steak and the tri-tip salad are good puree and eggplant with fontina cheese. n same management. As iTapas, the res- Mandarin ੢ a bets for entrees. Desserts are heavy and Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. l taurant specialized in small plates with an ... and more! e

sweet. Huge bar, but diminutive wine list. Cafe Fino, 546 Emerson St., Palo Alto international flavor. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 ᄑ de a.m.-2 p.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 4:30- Lunch: Sun.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dinner: (650) 326-6082 Sun.-Thurs. 4-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 4-10 p.m. Cafe Fino offers old-styled supper club fare l 6:30 p.m. Dinner: Nightly from 5 p.m. ዕ a

(Reviewed Jan. 28, 2005) complete with live cabaret music nightly P Bistro 412, 412 Emerson St., Palo Alto except Sunday. Full bar, shallow wine list. (650) 326-7183 Brunello Ristorante, 651-H Maloney ओ é Lane, Menlo Park (650) 328-2778 Lunch: Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Din- n

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ner: Daily 5:30-11:30 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. n charming protected garden and fine dining, This Italian restaurant near Menlo Park’s 24, 2006) su American-style. Bistro 412 becomes the Santa Cruz Avenue has a menu by Chef l club B412 at night, which can be confus- Gabriele Astoria, who comes from Naples. Cafe Pro Bono, 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto e ing, but the small menu features many Antipasti, soups and salads, pastas, en- (650) 326-1626 good options and attention to detail. A stel- trees and desserts are featured; recent Very good food with attentive service. lar spinach salad and a half-pound Angus highlights were the brightly flavored min- Highlights among the hearty fare are wild hamburger can make a fine lunch split estrone and fragrant zuppa di pesce (fish boar sausages, King salmon and smoked between two people, and the pink martinis soup). Helpful, friendly service. Tues.-Fri. sliced duck breast. Other good choices are aren’t bad, either. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. gazpacho and house-made cheesecake. Classes begin September 15 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Dinner: 5:30-10 p.m. Tues.- 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed in The Almanac, a Broad but shallow wine list. Mon.-Fri. 11 Sat. (Reviewed Jan. 25, 2008) Weekly sister paper, on Jan. 2, 2008) a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5-10 p.m. (Re- Bistro Elan, 448 California Ave., Palo Buca di Beppo, 643 Emerson St., Palo viewed May 19, 2006) Alto (650) 327-0284 Alto (650) 329-0665 Cafe Renaissance, 321 Hamilton Ave., Take a break. Start a conversation in Bistro Elan offers elegant dining in a bistro Noisy, entertaining, family-oriented. A bar- Palo Alto (650) 321-6222 setting. Chef/owner Ambjorn Lindskog’s rage of photographs and visual flotsam Cafe Renaissance specializes in tasty celebrating Italy and all things Italian. Huge TownSquare. ever-changing menu melds a French sen- Persian platters. Don’t miss the khoresh-e Palo Alto’s Online Gathering Place sibility with a California emphasis on light family-style portions. Mon.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; fesenjan, in which pomegranate paste is foods. Main courses consist of duck, lamb, Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun. cooked with ground walnuts and tender Discuss community issues. beef and seafood. Desserts are interesting noon-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 13, 1996) pieces of butternut squash,creating a rustic Announce an event. and uniformly good. Handsome yet relaxed Buck’s of Woodside, 3062 Woodside stew that is then simmered with chicken. Report a sports score and more. Ask for advice. decor. Reservations advised. Lunch Tue.- Road, Woodside (650) 851-8010 The cafe’s kabobs are also tender and Rate a movie. savory. Weekdays 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. 11 Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Tue.-Sat. Far-ranging menu includes omelets, chick- Review a restaurant. 5:30-10:30 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 20, 2004) a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 12:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed PaloAltoOnline.com en piccata and burgers, with a consider- Be a citizen journalist. More than 300,000 visitors monthly Bistro Maxine, 548 Ramona St., Palo able fan base for the coffee cake. Funky Jan. 7, 2005) *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 23 GoingsThe best ofOn what’s happening on the Midpeninsula Waters, are on display. Artworks in wood, annuals and spring bulbs. Wed., Sept. Art Galleries clay, granite and bronze (ranging in size 17, 10 a.m.-noon, . $25/member or $35/ ,Ê-/ - “Barnyard Portraits” by Karen Barone ,Ê-/ - from 8-inches to 8-feet). Through Oct. 31, non-member. Gamble Garden, 1431 Wa- Exhibition of new oil paintings titled “Barn- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free. The Rotunda verley St., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-1356 yard Portraits” by artist Karen Barone of CALENDAR. InformationInformation forfor WeeklyWeekly andand MasterMaster CommunityCommunity CalendarCalendar Gallery, 555 County Government Center, ext. 201. Campbell. Exhibit runs through Septem- listings must now be submitted online. Please go to www.PaloAltoOnline. Redwood City. Call 650-261-1086. www.gamblegarden.org listings must now be submitted online. Please go to www.PaloAltoOnline. ber. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Portola Art Gallery, 75 com, click on “Master Community Calendar,” and then click on “Submit Arbor Road, Menlo Park. The Bikes are Back Viewpoints Gallery Be a Super Internet Searcher Workshop com, click on “Master Community Calendar,” and then click on “Submit and Terri Hill bring the bikes back to Los www.portolaartgallery.com on searching online. Sun., Sept. 21, 1-3 a listing.” Listings are published in the papers on a space-available basis. Altos with a new solo show in Septem- p.m. $25 members/$30 non-members. “If Wishes Were Horses” Exploring the ber. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (3 p.m. Sunday). Free. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Hom- NEWS. The online form is e-mail editor@paweekly. close and complex bond between horses NEWS. The online form is e-mail editor@paweekly. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los er Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-321-1004. for Calendar listings only. com; fax (650) 326-3928, and humans in painting, prints, drawing Altos. for Calendar listings only. com; fax (650) 326-3928, and sculpture. Through Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-4 www.moah.org www.viewpointsgallery.com To submit information for Attn: Editor; or mail to p.m. The Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., Bicycle Maintenance 101 Learn how to Redwood City. Call 650-701-1018. Works by Faculty, Family, and Staff identify and fix simple bike problems. REI possible use elsewhere in Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, Menlo College presents its second art www.themaingallery.org certified bike techs will demonstrate how thethe paper,paper, sendsend itit thethe usualusual 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA show in the “Outside the Box, Inside the to repair a flat tire. They’ll also show how “Just Suppose” New photographic works Frame” series featuring the multi-faceted to maintain a bike’s drivetrain and brakes way: 94301. by Maggie Taylor and Jerry Uelsmann. artistic expression of 16 community mem- in good working condition. Wed., Sept. On display are Taylor’s images illustrat- bers in photography, bookbinding and 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. REI Mountain View, QUESTIONS? If you have questions, call the reception desk at the ing Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in QUESTIONS? If you have questions, call the reception desk at the painting. Through Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 2450 Charleston Road, Mountain View. 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Loosening the soil For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com Benefits 24 inches deep will help to build essential and click on “Master Community Calendar.” Art @ PARC “Looking at Light Through California Baron’s Ball Grand View soil structure,” Common Ground says. Flowers”, Joanne Koltnow, artist. Work League’s 13th Annual California Baron’s Sat., Sept. 13, 1-3 p.m. $27. Common includes botanical photographs scanned Ball, Romance of the West, benefiting the Ground Organic Garden Supply & Educa- and combined with monotype and chine American Cancer Society. Sat., Sept. 20, tion Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. collÈ. Fri., Sept. 19, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 7-11:30 p.m. $275 per ticket. Computer Call 650-493-6072. PARC Visitor Lobby, 3333 Coyote Hill History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., www.commongroundinpaloalto.org www.PaloAltoOnline.com Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-812-4000. Mountain View. Call 408-688-0110. IfIf it’sit’s usefuluseful andand local,local, it’sit’s onon PaloPalo AltoAlto Online!Online! www.parc.com www.cbbsv.org Cyber Bullying Talk A student will talk about his experience as a target of cy- Dr. Seuss for President - Art Exhibition Chefs Who Care Monthly Dine-Out ber bullying in middle school. His mother Coinciding with the 2008 Presidential p.m. FBC, 305 N. California Ave., Palo bella Ave., Atherton. Call 650-326-6299 French cuisine by Beausejour in down- will address the impact on their family. election, Dr. Seuss throws his “hat” into Alto,. Call 650-325-0561. ext. 17. town Los Altos, with a three-course din- “Adina’s Deck”, a 30 min film about cyber the ring by releasing first-ever political ner for $24. Fifty percent of the ticket price bullying, will be shown. The film maker will www.firstbaptist-paloalto.org 24th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moon- print editions to the public. Through Nov. is contributed in support of Community be there to discuss the film and answer Plein Air Watercolor Workshop Plein light Run & Walk 5K walk, 5K and 10K 4, Free. Peabody Fine Art Gallery, 603 Services Agency’s Food & Nutrition Cen- questions. Wed., Sept. 24, 6:45-9 p.m. Air Watercolor Workshop at Allied Arts runs under the harvest moon at the Palo Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Call 408- ter programs which helps minimize food Free. Covington School Multi, 205 Cov- Guild in Menlo Park. Daily demonstra- Alto Baylands. Prize giveaways, refresh- 395-3440. insecurity and hunger. Sept. 15 and 16, ington Road, Los Altos. tions, individual attention and techniques ments, booths. Fri., Sept. 12, $25 race www.peabodyfineart.com/ 5:30-8 p.m. $26 at the door. Beausejour night. www.selpa1cac.org to manage the medium of watercolor. Four Facets of Abstraction Paintings Restaurant Francais, 170 State St., Los Award-winning artist, Katherine McGuire, Bobcat Chase Fun Run Santa Rita El- Exploring Patagonia’s Northern Lake by Lois Parks DeCastro, Wendy Fitzger- Altos. Call 650-968-0836. offers her first watercolor workshop in the ementary School is hosting its second District Lecture on Patagonia’s Northern ald, Sydell Lewis and J. Jones Sereno. www.CSAcares.org Bay Area. Thu., Sept. 18, and Fri., Sept. annual Bobcat Chase Fun Run. The pur- Lake District, in central Chile and Argen- Through Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Gallery 19, 2008, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $175. Allied Arts pose of this event is to celebrate the be- tina. Wed., Sept. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. REI House, 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call Classes/Workshops Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call ginning of the school year and to promote Mountain View, 2450 Charleston Road, 650-326-1668. Autumn in the Garden with Ed Holm 650.854.4656. physical fitness within the school and the Mountain View. Call 650-969-1938. www.galleryhouse2.com Learn about a fall clean up while ready- www.katherinemcguire.com community. Sat., Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-noon. ing the garden for winter vegetables and www.rei.com/mountainview Sculpture Exhibition Works by two Bay Smart Discipline Workshop for Parents Registration $15. 700 Los Altos Ave., Los planning for stunning flowering winter Introduction to Grow Biointensive Learn Area sculptors, Arabella Decker and Ruth This free workshop is for parents with Altos. the principles of double-digging, com- children of all ages. Adults only. Reserva- www.santaritaschool.org posting and soil-building, intensive plant- tions required by Sept. 18. Thu., Sept. 25, Business Mixer at California Cafe Food ing, companion planting, carbon-farming 7-9 p.m. Free. 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo and wine provided by California Cafe. (compost crops), calorie farming, and "Ê "/ Park. Call 650-854-5897 ext, 217. Limited showcase tables and Power open-pollinated seeds. Sat., Sept. 13, Partner sponsorship available. Wed., 10:15 a.m.-noon. $25. Common Ground Student Orientation at Foothill College Sept. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. $10/members, Organic Garden Supply & Education Cen- Meet fellow students as well as Foothill $20/non-members. California Cafe, 700 ter, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650- faculty and staff, tour new campus facili- Welch Road, Stanford Barn, Palo Alto. "Ê "/ 493-6072. ties, and participate in the “Making Col- lege Count” presentation. The orientation Call 65-324-3127. www.commongroundinpaloalto.org also features live entertainment, informa- www.paloaltochamber.com Meet the Author: Maryam Webster, tion fair, complimentary lunch. Free park- Community Garage Sale Community M.ED. “Everyday Bliss for Busy Women: ing in Lots 1 and 5 only. Wed., Sept. 17, 9 garage sale to support open space, Bay- Energy Balancing Secrets for Complete a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Foothill College, 12345 lands, parks and Open Space Vote in Health and Vitality with Find bliss amid El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650- Redwood City. Live music and bargains. the chaos of everyday life.” Maryam Web- 949-7282. Sat., Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Mel’s ster, M.ED. is director of Energy Coach www.foothill.edu Bowl parking lot, 2650 El Camino Real, Institute and maintains a private practice. Redwood City. Call 650-740-5971. Thu., Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Free. Redwood City Volunteer Energy Audit Training Downtown Library Community Room, Green@Home is recruiting volunteers www.redwoodcityopenspace.org 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market Call 650-780-7026. and Sunnyvale to meet with residents Shop for locally grown farm-fresh fruits in their homes to install simple energy- www.rcpl.info and vegetables plus fish, bread, cheese, saving devices and perform a free basic eggs and more at the downtown farmers Pain-free Back Workshop Esther Gokhale energy-saving audit. Sept. 21-28, Acterra market. All proceeds support Avenidas leads a workshop on living free of pack provides volunteer training and schedul- senior center. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. pain. Space is available for 25 people. ing. Sign-up required. 1-4:30 p.m. Free. Free. Gilman Street at Hamilton Avenue, Thu., Sept. 18, 9-10 a.m. Free. Esther Menlo Park Library, Meeting Room, 800 Palo Alto. Gokhale Wellness Center, 2439 Birch St., Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-962-9876 www.pafarmersmarket.org Palo Alto. Call 650-324-3244. egwellness. ext. 350. com/instruction/free_intro_class.html East Palo Alto Community Farmers www.acterra.org Market Live music; fresh seasonal fruits, Parenting Boys, Parenting Girls Early Women’s Writing Workshop Fall Kick-

-ÌiÛiÊi}Ã vegetables and other healthy foods; com- childhood-development specialist Sylvia off This session kicks off two fall writing Ford leads a workshop which will explore munity gathering; a not-for-profit venture Taking their bows groups that will meet weekly from late sponsored by Collective Roots. Held year- the differences in how girls and boys are September through Nov. 15. 8-noon. “hardwired” and what it means to parent round, every Sunday. 3-6 p.m. Free. St. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg (center) kicks off her inaugural Free. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Li- Francis of Assisi Church, 1425 Bay Road, season this fall as artistic director of the San Francisco-based New both. Thu., Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. City of brary, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Frank- East Palo Alto. Call 650-324-2769. Century Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra comes to Palo Alto lin St., Mountain View. Call 650-526- www.mppc.org www.epafarmersmarket.org on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to play an 8 p.m. concert at the First United 7054. EcoCenter Groundbreaking Join the En- Community Events vironmental Volunteers at the Palo Alto Methodist Church at 625 Hamilton Ave. The concert is called www.mountainview.gov/city_hall/library/ 15th Anniversary 15th Anniversary Cel- “Nadja Plays Piazzolla: The Sounds of Brazil and Argentina” and default.asp Baylands for the official groundbreaking ebration of Breast Cancer Connections as they restore the Sea Scout building into includes Astor Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” and the Peaceful parenting Rod Kennedy’s work- (formerly Community Breast Health shop aims to empower and encourage the EcoCenter, a community resource for world premiere of “Impressions” by Brazilian composer Clarice As- Project). Tue., Sept. 23, 5-7 p.m. Home environmental education. Sun., Sept. 14, those concerned with the well-being of of Carol Bartz and William Marr, 82 Isa- sad. Tickets are $32-$54; go to www.ncco.org or call 415-357-1111. children and youth. Fri., Sept. 12, 6-8:30 1-2 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Baylands, Palo Alto. Call 650-961-0545. Page 24ÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Goings On Get Moving! www.EVols.org includes jazz standards (Miles Davis, Bill student. Free to members. San Mateo Fiestas Patrias- Mexican Independence Evans, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, County History Museum, 2200 Broad- Day This event features live mariachi Wayne Shorter, etc) and original compo- way, Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104 Take Steps Toward A Healthier Lifestyle music, ballet folklorico dancing, hands- sitions. Fri., Sept. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. ext. 24. on art for kids, authentic Mexican food Community School of Music and Arts, www.Historysmc.org and a flag ceremony. Live music by So- Tateuchi Hall, 230 San Antonio Circle, "A Symphony of Color" Work by 20 art- nora Dinamita. Sponsored by the RWC Mountain View. Call 650-917-6800, ext. ists from Los Altos Art Club on display America On The Move Civic Cultural Commission & Parks and 314. (Sept. 8-22), with opening reception Fri., Recreation. Wed., Sept. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. www.arts4all.org Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m., in CSMA’s Mohr Gal- Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue lery. Also that evening is free concert by Saturday, September 20 - Saturday, September 27 Redwood City. Call 650-780-7253. Tommy Castro with others. Fri., Sept. 19, The Applebaum Jazz Piano Duo at 7 p.m. www.redwoodcity.org/events/fiestaspa- 8 p.m. $25 general admission. Fox The- in CSMA’s Tateuchi Hall. Guests invited to trias.html atre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. attend both free events. Free. Community Hui Ilima’s 49th Annual Luau Fund- www.foxdream.com/foxdream/shopexd. School of Music and Arts (CSMA), Mohr raiser All-you-can-eat sit-down dinner. asp?id=1293&bc=no Gallery, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain Dinner menu includes Kalua pig (cooked View. Call 650-917-6800, ext 306. in imu), Lomi salmon, chicken long rice, Dance www.arts4all.org poi, rice, fruit, Haupia, dessert. Hawaiian 2nd Sat/Live Music Contra Dance Call- Anna Knapp Fitz: Portrait of an Artist Entertainment by Halau Na Wai Ola and er: Eric Black. Band: 3 O’Clock Shadow Paintings by Anna Knapp Fitz depict E’ono Kane. Sat., Sept. 13, 4:30-9 p.m. (Erik Hoffman, Peter Langston (WA), life in Santa Clara County in the 1920s, adults: $30; children (12 & under) $15; a Chris Grampp, Adam Cavan). Free be- working on her family’s walnut ranch, her the door $35. I.F.E.S. Portuguese Hall, ginners class 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. converted tank house home, scenes of 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View. Call A traditional form of American social folk downtown Los Altos and Mountain View, 408-249-5033. dance. Open to all. Sat., Sept. 13, Ad- local businesses, early pioneers, and Leukemia Bike Ride/Bone Marrow Drive mission $10, members $8, students $5. much more. Through Oct. 12, noon-4 The 14th annual Ben Eckenhoff Memo- 1st Church Palo Alto 2Fl, 625 Hamilton & p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 rial Bike Ride will be held Sat., Sept. 13, Byron., Palo Alto. Call 650-965-9169. South San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call at Peers Park in Palo Alto in memory of WWW.BACDS.ORG/NEWCOMERS 650-948-9427. Ben Eckenhoff, a longtime resident of Ballroom Dancing East Coast Swing will www.losaltoshistory.org Los Altos, who died in 1994 of chronic be taught Fri., Sept. 12, 8 p.m. Lessons Artist’s reception: Photographer Mark Join the Palo Alto Family YMCA as we celebrate lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). 9 a.m.-noon. for beginning and intermediate levels, no Tuschman Tuschman is currently exhib- America on the Move Week – Get Motivated, $25. J. Benjamin Eckenhoff Memorial experience and no partner necessary. iting photos of mothers and children in Foundation, Peers Park, Palo Alto. Call General dance party 9 p.m.-midnight. Africa and Asia. Reception with light re- Get Moving! 650-255-2714. Singles and couples welcome. Free refreshments, open to all. A chance to meet www.benride.org freshments. Dressy casual attire. $8. the artist and see his work. Thu., Sept. Menlo Park Farmers Market Live mu- Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, 25, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Clayman Institute, 0 Healthy Snack-Making 0 Pet Health Talk sic; fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables; 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call Serra House, 589 Capistrano Way, Stan- organic mushrooms; locally caught fish; 650-856-9930. ford. Call 650-723-1995. gender.stanford. 0 Fitness Video Games 0 Group Exercise fresh and smoked Alaskan salmon; flow- www.readybyte.com/fridaynightdance edu ers; honey; locally made fava beans- Congolese Dance Class The class is Epic Verse, Ala Ebtekar Large-scale 0 Youth & Family Activities 0 Square Dancing baklava-tahini; organic pizza; sponsored led by Regine N’Dounda to live drums of drawings by Persian American artist fuse by The Lions Club, which donates money Raphael Matingou, Kiazi Malonga, Mas- ancient and modern world. Work reflects from market back into the local commu- sengo Constant The class is a drop-in. conjoining of American hip-hop culture ' ($)&*' ((***%!$!($" !++"$& nity. Every Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Sundays, 3:30-5 p.m. $12. Cubberley and Iranian coffeehouse art tradition. Parking lot, Corner of Chestnut & Menlo Center, The dance studio, 4000 Middle- Through Sept. 23, Free. Mohr Gallery at Bring This Ad to the Palo Alto Family Ave., next to Trader Joe’s, Menlo Park. field Road, Palo Alto. Call 510-754-3197. Community School of Music and Arts, Call 831-688-8316. www.congorhythms.org 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. YMCA for a Free Pass! Midori Kai Boutique Midori Kai, Inc., a Call 650-917-6800, ext. 306. nonprofit professional business women’s Environment www.arts4all.org Contact Diana Turner at [email protected] organization, will host its ninth annual Canopy Tree Walk--Crescent Park for more information. fundraiser boutique. More than 60 ven- neighborhood Arborist Christian Bonner dors will showcase Asian arts, crafts, will lead a tree tour of one of Palo Alto’s !$!($" !+ $''$!$!($, jewelry, clothes, vintage kimonos, pot- neighborhoods. Canopy Tree Walks are VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® tery and food. Aloha Nani Hula performs. held on the second Sat. of every month Book signing by author Hiroshi Kashi- (except Dec.). Sat., Sept. 13, 10 a.m.- wagi. Sat., Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. noon. Free. Crescent Park neighborhood, Mountain View Buddhist Temple, 575 N. Meet at southeast corner of University Shoreline Ave., Mountain View. Call 510- Ave. and Lincoln Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650- 579-1518. 964-6110. "5..93/2%.3%. www.midorikai.com www.canopy.org PA High School Flea Market Music Electronic Waste Collection E-waste re- Carolyn Jeanne, his two children, David and Debbie into the family fold. Boosters Flea Market and Craft Faire cycling event. Sat., Sept. 3, 9-4 p.m. Free is held on the second Saturday of each to recycle TVs, monitors, laptops, flat "Bunny", was born on Two years later, God gifted them with their son, Mark, month. All proceeds go to the Palo Alto screens, cell phones, ink-jet cartridges. October 30, 1943 in adding ever more joy to their home. In 1979 Dennis High School Music Department. Sat., $5 fee for to Jobs Daughter Intl, Bethel Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Palo Alto 103 Mt View, 890 Church St., Mountain Dothan, Alabama to was transferred to Stockton. Bunny worked part time High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, View. Call 408-781-0946. Gerald and Carolyn for ten years so she could be at home each afternoon Palo Alto. Energy Saving Fixes to Include when Stanford Renewal Project: Healthcare Remodeling Suzanne Emerson of Emer- Grant, the oldest of six when her children returned from school. Being able Tomorrow Speaker Series Stanford Uni- son Environmental is a Home Energy Rat- children. She was an to attend all their school and sporting events and have versity Medical Center hosts a public fo- ing Systems Rater and a Certified Green- rum that will focus on stress management Point Rater for Existing Homes. Free and integral part of her close- their friends feel at home in her home was of utmost and other health-related issues that come low cost measures that will improve the knit family and relished importance. She is still called "Mom 2" by a number with starting or returning to school. The energy performance of an existing home forum will feature a panel of experts from remodeling project. Thu., Sept. 18, 5-6:30 her role as "Big Sis" to of her sons' friends. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Thu., p.m. Free. Redwood City Council Cham- the brothers and sisters As Bunny's sons grew into adulthood, she found Sept. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art bers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. City. Call 650-599-1485. she adored. she needed more to occupy her days. She went to www.stanfordpackard.org www.recycleworks.org The family transferred often due to her father's work for San Joaquin Delta College - a place she Sudden Oak Death Public Forum Com- Concerts bating Sudden Oak Death This forum business, so Bunny attended numerous schools on the considered to be Career Blessing Part Two. She Bluegrass Music Concert RBA presents will provide information on Sudden Oak East Coast as well as the Midwest. She graduated from couldn't believe she could be so lucky. She loved the award-winning Russell Moore and II- Death and treatment in local communi- Ird Tyme Out, a bluegrass band with orig- ties. Also a presentation of results from Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Illinois and went on working at the college - the students, the beautiful inal (as well as traditional) songs. Chris the “SOD Blitz.” Thu., Sept. 18, 2008, 7-9 to attend Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. campus, and once again - the endearing friendships Stuart notes, “They have their own brand p.m. Free. 2955 Woodside Road, Wood- of bluegrass (and are) the most complete side. Call 650-851-6790. In the early 1960's the family once again moved, that meant so much to her. band of the past two decades.” Sat., www.suddenoakdeath.org this time to Menlo Park, California. After arriving Bunny dearly loved David's Kelly and Mike's Maria, Sept. 13, 8-11 p.m. $18/advance, $20/ door First Presbyterian Church of Moun- Exhibits on the West Coast Bunny enlisted with the Women women she cherished as daughters, and over the years tain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Moun- “African Americans in San Mateo Marine Corps, working in the Base Adjutant's office at the additional gifts of three beautiful grandchildren - tain View. Call 650-691-9982. County” This exhibit will showcase the www.rba.org outstanding African Americans in the Camp Pendleton during the early part of the Vietnam Brittany, Quinn and Sabrina Judy Collins and Leo Kottke The two folk community and their impact upon San War. She married, and the first of her cherished sons, Bunny's life was rich with love and laughter. She singers/songwriters perform together. Mateo County. Through photos and Mike, was born soon after. He was the apple of her was always surrounded by the family she adored, and Fri., Sept. 12, 8 p.m. $45/50/55/75. Fox memorabilia, this exhibit will salute Afri- Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. can Americans’ determination, persever- eye; she loved being Mike's mother. After returning the friends who will be part of her heart forever. www.foxdream.com/foxdream/shopexd. ance and creativity in areas such as busi- to northern California, she had to return to work. She A memorial service to celebrate Bunny’s life will be asp?id=1253&bc=no ness, medicine and politics. Through Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 student/seniors; $4 Linda Kosut & Jazz Trio was thrilled when she was hired at Syntex Corporation, held at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Linda Kosut adults. San Mateo County History Mu- and Max Perkoff Jazz Band in “Jazz to seum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. a pharmaceutical company just opening its doors. Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 on Saturday, Pop to - Jukebox Cabaret” an audience- Call 650-299-0104 ext. 24. interactive jazz/cabaret show. Sat., Sept. Employees were young and vibrant with fresh ideas September 20th, 2008 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, 13, 6-10 p.m. $20 advance ($25 at door) www.historysmc.org and ambitions. Friendships that began at Syntex 42 Bunny requested that donations be sent to St. Jude + $30 dinner. Angelica’s Bistro, 863 Main “Great Estates of the Peninsula” The St., Redwood City. Call 650-365-3226. exhibit will feature furniture and other years ago have blossomed and thrived over the years, Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, www.angelicasbistro.com mansion memorabilia from the historical and have remained a loving part of Bunny's life. Memphis, TN 38105. association’s collection and from private The Applebaum Jazz Piano Duo Multi- collections. This exhibit will run until Nov. Bunny married her beloved Dennis in 1972, adding PAID OBITUARY generational duo of Bob Applebaum and 9. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 adults, $2 seniors/ son Mark. Program, on two grand pianos, *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 25 Goings On Learn the Guitar this Fall VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® and up and is taught by Palo Alto resi- www.paplayers.org Carol McComb's "Starting to Play" workshop includes dent Julia Simon, a voice teacher and Breaking Up is Hard to Do” At Esther’s graphic legacy ranges from the 1906 composer who has taught in the Palo Paradise Resort in the Catskills, Lois the FREE use of a Loaner Guitar for the duration of San Francisco Earthquake and Fire to the Alto schools and worked with the Raga- and Marge are searching for romance the classes.* Regular cost is just $160 for ten weeks construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. zzi Boys Chorus. Rehearsals begin Thu,. over one crazy Labor Day weekend circa of group lessons, and all music is included. Through Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 adults, Sept. 11, 2008, 6:30-7:30 p.m. free. First 1960. West Coast premiere of this comic $2 students/senior. Free for members. Lutheran Church, 600 Homer Ave., Palo musical with Neil Sedaka songs such as *"Starting to Play" meets for one hour each Monday night for ten weeks San Mateo County History Museum, Alto. “Where the Boys Are.” Through Oct. 4, 8 beginning October 6. Students are encouraged to bring their own guitar, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650- www.flcpa.org p.m. $22-32. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hill- but both nylon-string and steel-string loaner guitars are available. 299-0104 ext. 24. Ice Cream Social and Book Exchange view Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-941-0551. Other classes at more advanced levels are also offered. A full www.Historysmc.org Free ice cream. Bring a book to exchange. www.busbarn.org brochure is available at Gryphon. Moffett Field Historical Society Muse- Sat., Sept. 20, 1-3 p.m. Atherton Library, um Museum displays memorabilia, arti- 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call Outdoors facts, photos and aircraft models; tours 650-328-2422. Birds of Bayfront Park See some of the of museum and view of the exterior of www.smcl.org birds that call Bayfront Park home. Expe- Hangar One. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Moms & Muffins The Friends of the rienced birders will be available to show Admission fee charged. Moffett Field Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are close-up views of different birds that Stringed Instruments Historical Society Museum, Building 126, have flown in for the winter or that linger Since 1969 sponsoring an event for the entire family. Moffett Federal Airfield, off Highway 101, Serving muffins, coffee, juice, yogurt and here year round. Bring binoculars or look through those provided. Meet along the 650U493U2131 Mountain View. fruit. Plus a silent auction with stuff for Music To One’s Ears New exhibit at the moms. Sun., Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-noon. $50 entrance road. Sat., Sept. 13, 9-11 a.m. ,AMBERT!VEs0ALO!LTO #! Museum of American Heritage, “Music per family. Junior Museum & Zoo, 1451 Free. Bayfront Park, End of Marsh Road, www.gryphonstrings.com to One’s Ears: Musical Instruments in the Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650- Menlo Park. Call 650-325-7841. home, band and orchestra.” Explore the 326-6338. www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org basic principles of music making, tech- www.friendsjmz.org Cycling Fellowship Regularly scheduled nology and technique over the ages, from Tea For Two Bring a favorite toy for story, mid-week road ride covers 25-35 miles the hollow log to the electronic harmony. snack and tea time. Registration is re- at a brisk 15-17-m.p.h. pace in the Por- Through Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Mu- quired at www.cityofpaloalto.org/library. tola Valley, Woodside and Los Altos Hills seum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ages 4 and up. Sponsored by the Friends areas. Arrive at the parking lot 10 minutes Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-321-1004. of the Palo Alto Library. 3:30-4:15 p.m. early to review the route. Rain cancels. www.moah.org Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Free. Menlo Park /ŶǀŝƚĞƐǇŽƵƚŽďƌŝŶŐĂƉŝĐŶŝĐůƵŶĐŚĂŶĚĂďůĂŶŬĞƚ Free. Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Spared from the Storm: Masterworks Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2436. Presbyterian Church main parking lot, ĂŶĚũŽŝŶŝŶƚŚĞĨƵŶĂƚŽƵƌϯƌĚŶŶƵĂů from the New Orleans Museum of Art 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. mppc. The New Orleans Museum of Art has Live Music org gathered approximately 80 works of Euro- KAWEH Live CD/DVD Release Concert Full Moon Canoe Tour Join a ranger for )DPLO\3LFQLF 5DIIOH pean and American art from the late-16th KAWEH releases a live CD/DVD combo a full moon canoe adventure at the Palo to the mid-20th century for this exhibition album with line up of musicians and danc- Alto Baylands. Meet at the Sailing Station. 6XQGD\6HSWHPEHUDP6XQGD\6HSWHPEHUDP³³³SPSPSP at the Cantor Arts Center. Featured artists ers. Sat., Sept. 13, 9-11:45 p.m. $18 gen- Canoes, paddles, life jackets and safety include: Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso eral, $25 reserve seating, $60 VIP seating tips provided. Some canoe experience 0LWFKHOO3DUN·V3LQH*URYH3LFQLF$UHD3DOR$OWR0LWFKHOO3DUN·V3LQH*URYH3LFQLF$UHD3DOR$OWR and Georgia O’Keeffe. Through Oct. 5, and appetizers. Illusions, 260 S. California required. Ages 10 and up. Register online (QWU\LV)5(((QWU\LV)5(( 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center, St., Palo Alto. Call 408-455-0260. or at Lucie Stern Community Center (bar- Lomita Drive and Museum Way, Stanford. www.kaweh.com code 57989). Fri., Sept. 12, 9-10:30 p.m. )XQEXLOG\RXURZQVXQGDHLFHFUHDPLFHFUHDPLFHFUHDPEDU museum.stanford.edu Unity Choir Rehearsals begin Sept 18 for $35 Palo Alto residents / $42 non-resi- $ZDUG$ZDUGZLQQLQJFKLOGUHQ·VPXVLFLDQ$1'<=ZLQQLQJFKLOGUHQ·VPXVLFLDQ$1'<= Stanford Art Spaces “Three Photogra- performance on Sunday, Oct 12. Direc- dents. Baylands Nature Preserve Sailing phers,” works by Gregory A.Cope, Daniel tor Valerie Brown. No auditions. No need Station, 2775 Embarcadero Road, Palo 6XSHUEUDIIOHLQFOXGLQJPXOWLSOHPXOWLSOHPXOWLSOHSUL]HVSUL]HVSUL]HVRIYDOXH Newman, and Xavier Nuez, and Photo- to read music. Call for schedule details. Alto. Call 650-617-3156. enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org )RUPRUHLQIRYLVLWZZZEORVVRPELUWKRUJ)RUPRUHLQIRYLVLWZZZEORVVRPELUWKRUJ montages by Janna Stern, will be on ex- 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Unity Palo Alto, hibit through Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call The Ohlone Lived Here Long Ago “We /HDG6SRQVRUV Stanford Art Spaces, Center for Integrat- 650-494-7222. know the Ohlone people lived on the ed Systems 420 Via Palou off of Campus www.UnityPaloAlto.org land we have named Pearson-Arastra- dero Preserve because they left some Dr. & Via Ortega, Stanford. Call 650-725- USAF “Falconaires” and De Anza “Dad- things behind. Join us for a hike back in 3622. cis.stanford.edu/~marigros dios” The U.S. Air Force Academy “Fal- time with stories, activities, and artifacts. conaires” jazz ensemble present a free Family and Kids Please wear sturdy shoes and bring wa- concert of big band jazz, with special “A California Rancho” Stories from the ter,” Preserve staff said. Ages 7 and up. guests the De Anza College “Daddios” Past Program The San Mateo County Sat., Sept. 20, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Pear- evening jazz ensemble. Mon., Sept. 22, History Museum will present Stories from son-Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastra- 7 p.m. Free. Spangenberg Auditorium, the Past, a pre-school children’s story- dero Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2506. Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero time. Listen to the story of Secundino enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-354-8264. 6XSSRUWLQJ6SRQVRUV Robles and his family’s life on a California Twilight Hike Discover the changes in the www.deanzadaddios.org rancho. After the story, make a dancing preserve as the day ends. See who is go- senorita to take home. Learn more during Whiskey Hill Live at the Blue Chalk Cafe ing to bed and who is just starting out. A a tour of Nature’s Bounty. Fri., Sept. 12, Formed almost ten years ago by Palo Alto leisurely hike guided by a Palo Alto ranger 11-12 a.m. Free for children 5 & under; $4 teenagers, Whiskey Hill plays blues, funk, and an Acterra naturalist, participants will adults, $2 students/seniors. San Mateo Motown and soul music. The group plays learn a little about the plants and animals County History Museum, 2200 Broad- both covers and original material with a as well as some history of the preserve. dŚŝƐƐƉĂĐĞŝƐĚŽŶĂƚĞĚĂƐĂĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇƐĞƌǀŝĐĞďǇƚŚĞWĂůŽůƚŽtĞĞŬůǇ͘ way, Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104 big sound, complete with a horn section. Gabriel Moulin’s Photos Moulin’s career spanned four decades and his photo- Fri., Sept. 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Pearson- ext. 24. Fri., Sept. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Blue Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastradero www.historysmc.org Chalk Cafe, 630 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2423. “Victorian Days” Family Past Times Pro- Call 650.799.1080. gram Inside the Grand Rotunda will be www.myspace.com/thewhiskeyhillblues- Special Events Come to our members-only event at local historical societies, children’s crafts band “Gossip Behind The Gates” The San Ma- the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo! and a historical reenactment. Sun., Sept. teo County Historical Association players 14, noon-4 p.m. Free. 2200 Broadway, On Stage will premier a play “Gossip Behind the Auditions for “The Enchanted” 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650- The Gates.” Set during the 1890s at Mrs. An- 299-0104. Foothill College Theatre Arts Department toine Borel’s garden; eavesdrop on con- announces auditions for The Enchanted, versations, about money, marriage, and www.historysmc.org directed by Janis Bergmann, in the new Moms After school Special: So You Think You plans to build the estate of their dreams. Lohman Theatre. All roles are open and The play will be performed during Victori- Can Dance Like a Librarian? Dance con- actors of all backgrounds encouraged to test. All participants will receive a prize an Days. Sun., Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m. Free. audition. Tue., Sept. 23 and Wed., Sept. San Mateo County History Museum, and there will be a little something extra 24, 2008, 7-9 p.m. Parking is $2. Foot- for the big winners. Please register on- 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. Call hill College Lohman Theatre, 12345 El 650-299-0104 ext. 24. & line at Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call (650) www.historysmc.org www.cityofpaloalto.org/library. For kids 949-7268. “PAINT ALLIED ARTS” Portola Art Gallery Muffins in grades K through 5 only. Sponsored www.foothill.edu/fa/enchanted/audition. by Friends of the Palo Alto Library. Wed., is sponsoring the Plein Air Event: PAINT html ALLIED ARTS. More than 30 local artists Sept. 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Children’s “Eccentricities” at The Pear “The Ec- Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. Call are painting the beautiful gardens and the centricities of a Nightingale.” The Pear historic Spanish-style architecture at Al- 650-329-2436. presents Tennessee Williams’ play, the Baby Storytime This program is for ba- lied Arts Guild. Proceeds to benefit Lucile Sunday, Sept. 14 portrait of a misfit which celebrates the Packard Children’s Hospital. Sat., Sept. bies from 6 months to 18 months and persistence of Alma’s hope and the cour- 9am to Noon is held on Tuesday mornings for eight 13, 2008, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Portola Art age of her soul. Through Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. weeks. 11-11:15 p.m. Free. Children’s $12-$30. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Savor delicious muffins, Peet's Coffee, and juice. www.portolaartgallery.com Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. Call Pear Avenue, Unit K, Mountain View. Call Crazy about horses? Day for horse be- 650-329-2436. 650-254-1148. Bid at the silent auction featuring Four Seasons, Skin Spirit, ginners. Ages 6 to 96. Wear long pants; Juut, TheatreWorks, Peninsula Youth Theatre, and more! Building Story Time “Have you ever www.thepear.org dreamed of building something so won- helmets and boots provided. Bring a Try out our new exhibit “Clean Green Energy Machines!” “Grey Gardens” This Tony Award-winning lunch. Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. derful, so grand that the whole world musical brings to life an eccentric tale would love it? Then these books are for Spring Down Equestrian Center, 725 Moms, Dads, and Grandparents are all welcome. of fallen American royalty. Tue.-Wed. at Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650- you! After reading about a couple of bud- 7:30 p.m., Aug. 20-Sept. 14, Thu.-Sat. at ding engineers, we’ll practice our building 851-1114 ext. 0. 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $21-64. www.springdown.com Join at the door or online at www.friendsjmz.org. skills by making towering creations out TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Cen- Dancing West Fitness Attire Sale Danc- of newspaper,” Kepler’s says. Sun., Sept. ter for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro 14, 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 ing West is holding a sale of exercise and Friends of St., Mountain View. theatreworks.org El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- fitness apparel at Zohar Dance Studio on “The Spitfire Grill” 324-4321. Palo Alto Players Sat., Sept. 20. A percentage of the sales kicks off their 78th continuous season will go towards Zohar’s outreach pro- Sponsored by the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. www.keplers.com with a new musical. Through Sept. 28, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, Ca. 94301 grams. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Zohar Dance For more information, call (650) 326-6338. Children’s Choir in Palo Alto First Kids Thu.- Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. $20-31. Choir will begin rehearsals. The choir is Studio, 4000 Middlefield Road, L4, Palo This space donated as a community service by The Palo Alto Weekly. Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Alto. Call 650-494-8221. open to all kids who love to sing ages 5 Road, Palo Alto. 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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]ÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£Ó]ÊÓäänÊU Page 27 GIRLS’ TENNIS Sports Tough Shorts A FOOTBALL SWEEP . . . All mark to four Palo Alto Knights’ youth football teams recorded victories over the San Jose Steelers last duplicate weekend at Palo Alto High. The Varsity produced a 28-2 victory, its fourth straight, to go 4-0 on the Palo Alto won’t go season. The Knights were led by 22-1, but can have a balanced running and passing attack with Eric Redwood leading a better finish the rushing attack with a 58-yard by Keith Peters scoring jaunt. Erik Anderson n terms of achievement, the scored on a six-yard run, Deonte greatest season of girls’ ten- Boyland scored on a 32-yard run, I nis at Palo Alto High came in Demarco Leonard caught a 42- 1981 when the Vikings won their yard pass for a touchdown and first and only Central Coast Section E.J. Floreal had two interceptions team title. the day. The Knights’ defense, In statistical terms, Palo Alto’s which held the Steelers to 54 total greatest season was just last year yards, was led by linebackers Do- when the Vikings compiled a 22-1 minique Dawkins, Redwood and record — losing their only match in Anderson. The Knights’ Starters the second round of CCS. won 37-12; the Rookies won 31-0, If he had to choose between du- and the Jr. Varsity prevailed 27-0. plicating one of those seasons, Paly The Knights have a bye this week- coach Andy Harader would choose end and resume play on Saturday the championship. No question. Sept. 20 against the Silicon Val- “We didn’t play any of the pow- ley Tigers at Lincoln High in San erhouses last season,” said Harader, Jose. whose squad breezed through the SCVAL El Camino Division season SAIL AWAY . . . The Stanford with a 12-0 record. “We didn’t play Athletic Department announced Menlo or Sacred Heart Prep or any- the hiring of John Vandemoer on one like that.” Wednesday to coach the Stanford The Vikings didn’t face an under- Sailing team. Vandemoer was at dog role until the CCS team tourna- Navy the past two years and has ment, which saw Paly’s 4-3 opening made coaching stops at Chicago win over R.L. Stevenson followed Yacht Club and St. Mary’s College by a season-ending loss to three- of Maryland. He has coached time champ Monta Vista. nine All Americans and guided the Palo Alto has been elevated to Seahawks to a third-place finish the stronger SCVAL De Anza Divi- at the Women’s National Cham- sion this season and will play all the pionships. With Navy, Vandemoer Keith Peters toughies — Menlo, Sacred Heart qualified for four of six possible Prep, Monta Vista and Lynbrook. nationals in both years. With nearly every player back, the Vikings should advance further into THE OAKS’ FACTOR . . . The Palo Alto sophomore Janet Liu helped the Vikings compile a record-breaking 22-1 record last season, but the the 2008 postseason but likely won’t Menlo College women’s volleyball team’s only loss came in the second round of the CCS playoffs. Paly hopes to advance further in 2008. team lost its home opener, 25-19, (continued on page 32) 25-19, 25-14, to Academy of Art on Wednesday night. Lady Oaks’ STANFORD FOOBALL setters Stephanie Williamson and Raquel Vilalobos combined for 61 assists. Menlo (5-4) hosts Dray finally gets chance UC Santa Cruz on Wednesday . . . The Menlo College women’s to get back on field soccer team dropped a 5-1 decision to host Fresno Pacific on Cardinal tight end is ready to play against TCU on Saturday Wednesday. The Oaks (2-2) host after suffering season-ending injury against Horned Frogs in ‘07 Cal State East Bay on Tuesday. by Rick Eymer This winter, if his health remains, im Dray gazes out the window he’ll be allowed to fly home for the COACHING CORNER . . . Sacred of his room at Stanford and holidays. Because of the extent of the Heart Prep is looking for coaches J probably can’t tell the differ- injury and the rehab, doctors feared in the following programs: var- ence between seasons. He’s been he could develop a blood clot if he sity and assistant coaches for waking up in the same place for 15 flew last year. He was restricted to boys’ lacrosse; varsity and JV months, and for a New Jersey native his college housing, home alone for assistant coaches for boys’ and used to distinct seasons, not seeing most of the winter break. girls’ soccer; varsity and JV as- snow for so long may be a little dis- The only thing he could do was sistant coaches for girls’ basket- concerting. work on getting his knee in shape. ball. If interested, please contact What Dray, a junior tight end for “That got me over the hump,” Frank Rodriguez at frodriguez@ the Cardinal football team, does Dray said. “I was mad I had to stay shschools.org or 473-4031. understand is football season. To be but I made a lot of gains with physi- able to get back on the field again, cal therapy, I added 20 pounds and

ON THE AIR a year after suffering a severe knee last week I PR’d on weights. I feel Rob Ericson/Stanford Athletics Saturday injury, must feel like Christmas all stronger.” College football: Stanford at Texas over again. Dray got to travel to Arizona State Christian, 10 a.m.; KTRB (860) Even as his last Christmas was last week, his first trip since flying Sunday spent 3,000 miles from home, Dray down to Los Angeles for last year’s Prep football: Carlmont at Gunn, 8 stayed focused on rehabbing the USC contest. He went through non- p.m., Media Center (28) tape delayed knee he injured in last year’s game contact drills last week, knowing against Texas Christian. there was not a snowball chance in SPORTS ONLINE “I haven’t seen snow in a while,” Tempe he would play. For expanded daily coverage of college Dray said. “I hope to see some soon. “It was just great to be with the and prep sports, please see our new site I haven’t been home since June of team and get back into the process of Stanford’s Jim Dray expects to play for the first time on Saturday at at www.PASportsOnline.com 2007.” (continued on page 35) TCU after suffering a season-ending injury last season. Page 28 • Friday, September 12, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly MEN’S WATER POLO PREP FOOTBALL A chance Pinewood to make finally amends kicks off Stanford wants more Panthers will make debut than just playing host in eight-man football to NCAA Championships with home game Friday by Rick Eymer by Keith Peters o matter how you analyze it, ight-man football will make

last season just wasn’t good David Gonzales/Stanford Photo its debut on the Peninsula N enough for the Stanford E when Pinewood plays host to men’s water polo team. Marina on Friday at 4 p.m. It’s good Forget about that 17-8 overall thing the Panthers need only eight mark compiled by the Cardinal, and players at a time. that 5-3 record and third-place fin- “We’re down from 19 players to ish in the ever-competitive Moun- 16,” said Pinewood’s first-ever foot- tain Pacific Sports Federation. ball coach, Mike Tirabassi. And that No. 4 national ranking at Getting back to the rigors of season’s end? Nope, not acceptable. school work has taken its toll, rather Stanford’s standards are just that than the workouts. Still, the Panthers high and anything less just doesn’t Stanford junior Sage Wright returns to lead the Cardinal after earning first-team All-American honors a sea- will be ready to go in the start of the cut it. son ago. He scored 33 goals in a breakout sophomore season, sharing the team lead with Will Hindle-Katel. five-team Coastal Athletic League. The 2007 season didn’t measure son en route to All-America honor- Pinewood will play seven games up because Stanford did not qualify able mention recognition, handle the in its inaugural season, including a for the four-team NCAA Champion- perimeter, second-team All-Ameri- nonleague home game against Crys- ship field, despite hosting the tour- can Will Hindle-Katel will provide tal Springs-Uplands on Sept. 19. nament. the Cardinal’s toughness and grit at Football has forced the Panthers Stanford can fix last season’s the two-meter position. to move its boys’ soccer season from mistake by returning the national Hindle-Katel, who recorded 33 the fall to the winter, thus allowing semifinals, which once again will goals last season, has scored at least soccer players like Connor Whitlock be held at the Avery Aquatic Center 30 goals in each of his three years to participate in football. He’ll play this fall. on The Farm. He will use his 6-6 quarterback, along with the versatile “I think missing last year’s NCAA frame to be a force against oppos- Max Lippe, who also plays basket- Championships, which we hosted, ing defenses. As one of four seniors ball and golf. is a big motivation,” said Stanford on the squad, Hindle-Katel also will Unlike regular football, the eight- coach John Vargas. “Our offseason provide leadership through his vet- man game will be played on a went really well because of that. eran presence inside and outside of smaller field — measuring 80 yards To host the NCAA Championships the pool. (length) by 40 yards. There are five and not be a part of it, I know a lot Another pair of returners, junior players on the line and three in the of guys don’t want that to happen Ryan McCarthy (15 goals in 2007) backfield. again.” and Schwimer (nine goals), will “We have been researching it for Among the returners for nation- share time with Hindle-Katel at the the past years,” said Matt Stimson, ally No. 3-ranked Stanford are four two-meter position. Pinewood’s athletic director. “Three ACWPC All-Americans, as well “Will brings a lot of leadership teams in the Gilroy/Monterey area as the team’s top five scorers. The and experience to the two-meter have 8-man football. They all started Cardinal also returns experienced position and to our program,” Var- this year — Anchorpoint Christian goalkeepers in redshirt junior Jim- gas said. in Gilroy, Marina High (just north mie Sandman from Menlo School Adding depth for the Stanford of- of Monterey), and Calvary Chapel and sophomore Brian Pingree, as fense will be seniors Andrew Drake in Pacific Grove.” well as a pair of sophomores, Alex (28 goals in 2007), Steven Wright As for moving soccer? Pulido and Jeffrey Schwimer, who from Menlo School (five goals), and “We did not have a choice in posted solid debuts in 2007. Chris Jacobson (seven goals), along this as it’s been a fall sport for us Offensively, Stanford returns 12 with redshirt sophomores Cody Wi- for years,” Stimson said. “Our new players who accounted for a stagger- esen (eight goals) and Will Smith league, the WBAL, will be align- ing 84 percent of the team’s scor- (seven goals). ing with the rest of CCS and having

ing. Vargas also points to goalkeep- David Gonzales/Stanford Photo soccer in the winter. In doing so, we “This year will be a real fun year ing, which is in the capable hands of had to fill a void for a fall sports for as far as how we’re going to play of- Sandman. In his first two seasons, our boys. We contemplated adding fensively,” Vargas said. “It’s going Sandman shared time in the cage, water polo, but we feel we could to be a fast-paced game, a very dy- making 103 saves as a sophomore not field a competitive group as we namic offense.” in 2006, including a pair of 12-save would be playing schools that are Stanford opens its season this performances against Navy and UC much larger consistently, and we do weekend at the Princeton Tourna- Davis. not have a facility on campus.” ment. The Cardinal plays Johns “Jimmie will be the key to our Pinewood does have a great Hopkins (Friday), Navy and Princ- success, I believe he is one of the (FieldTurf) facility for football on eton (Saturday) and Bucknell and best, if not the best, goalies in the Stanford senior Will Hindle-Katel, a 6-foot-6 force at two meter, returns campus. Brown (Sunday). This is the Cardi- country,” Vargas said. “You win to follow up on his 33 goals scored last season. “Our administration is fully com- nal’s first trip to the East Coast since championships with defense, and mitted to football,” Stimson contin- the 2005 NCAA Championships. he’ll be the catalyst for our great Jolla High to the state tournament. day night, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. against ued. “Our school president, Scott Leading Stanford this season defense. Jimmie is a very athletic Smith, from Coronado High, scored Air Force. Riches, has two young boys who is first-team All-American Sage goalie and he is the reason we will 83 goals in 2007 en route to earning “I think we match up really well have been bugging him to start a Wright, a junior driver who enjoyed have a shot at being one of the top San Diego Union-Tribune Player of with the rest of the teams in the football program. Football is a spec- a breakout 2007 season, co-leading teams in the country.” the Year honors and leading CHS MPSF,” Vargas said. “Our schedule tator sport and most people have the Cardinal with 33 goals and twice Also looking to make an impact to its first CIF San Diego Section is tough, with a lot of away games grown up watching football on some claiming MPSF Player of the Week on Stanford’s fortunes is a seven- Division II title in five years. this year, but with this group of level. Our hopes is that football will honors. man freshman class, featuring driver The rest of the Stanford freshman guys, we have great experience, so generate athletic enthusiasm at Pin- “Sage has quietly become one Jacob Smith, a member of the U.S. class consists of drivers Alex Avery we’ll be prepared. But I feel opti- ewood and make all of our boys’ of the best players in the country,” National Team’s “B” Training ros- from Menlo School; Porter Kalbus mistic about our season and our sports teams more competitive by Vargas said. “It’s interesting how ter, and utility Peter Sefton, a mem- from Danville; Tim Norton from chances. We’ve got the guys to do instilling a bit more discipline. smoothly things go when Sage is in ber of the U.S. Youth National Team Sacred Heart Prep; Travis Noll from well now. “It’s always exciting starting a the game.” that competed in Croatia in 2007. Tustin; Ryan Brown from Mitty; and “The guys know how important new program as there are many un- While Wright, along with the Sefton was named the 2008 San Andrew Laforge from Anaheim. every single game is, and the expe- knowns. I feel this is a permanent Wigo brothers, Drac and Janson, Diego Union Tribune Student-Ath- Stanford will open its five-game rience from last year will definitely program that Pinewood will be able who each scored 32 goals last sea- lete of the Year and helped lead La home regular-season schedule Fri- carry over this year.”■ to sustain.”■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 12, 2008 • Page 29 Sports

SCOREBOARD WOMEN’S SOCCER Nonconference Wednesday Menlo 1 0 — 1 Fresno Pacific 3 1 — 4 Menlo — Torres (unassisted). Fresno Pacific — Dickie (Pereschica); Pereschica (Sherr); Sherr (Pereschica); Al- varez (Sherr); Alvarez (Sherr). Records: Menlo 2-2; Fresno Pacific 2-0-1 NSCAA Top 25 1, UCLA; 2, Notre Dame; 3, USC; 4, Stanford; 5, North Carolina; 6, Portland; 7, Florida State; 8, Texas; 9, Virginia; 10, Texas A&M; 11, Penn State; 12, Duke; 13, Boston College; 14, West Virginia; 15, Santa Clara; 16, Oklahoma State; 17, Florida; 18, Illinois; 19, Wake Forest; 20, California; 21, Kansas; 22, Cal State Fullerton; 23, Tennessee; 24, Wisconsin-Milwaukee; 25, Connecticut. MEN’S SWIMMING Nonconference Monday Stanford 196, at New Orleans 63 200 medley relay — 1, Stanford 1:33.11; 2, Stanford 1:35.39; 3, New Orleans 1:36.85. 1,000 free — 1, La Tourette (S) 9:44.29; 2, Kornfeld (S) 9:49.14; 3, Korotkin (S) 9:49.76. 200 free — 1, Morrison (S) 1:41.77; 2, Andrews (S) 1:43.14; 3, Van Roekel (NO) 1:46.99. 100 back — 1, Chech (S) 52.18; 2, Petrovic (NO) 52.51; 3, Priestley (S) 53.22. 100 breast — 1, Kornfeld (S) 58.09; 2, Schindler (NO) 59.88; 3, Solari (NO) 1:00.10. 200 fly — 1, Bollier (S) 1:50.67; 2, Mosko (S) 1:52.36; 3, Tarr (NO) 2:14.32. 50 free — 1, D. Dunford (S) 20.87; 2, Coville (S) 22.55; 3, Gregoire (NO) 22.56. 100 free — 1, Johnson (S) 47.57; 2, Priestley (S) 48.35; 3, Koerner (S) 48.37. 200 back — 1, Godsoe (S) 1:53.84; 2, Lathrope (S) 1:55.78; 3, Petrovic (NO) 1:59.68. 200 breast — 1, Criste (S) 2:08.37; 2, Ash (S) 2:10.08; 3, Schindler (NO) 2:11.28. 500 free — 1, Scheid (S) 4:43.11; 2, Voldoz (S) 4:48.02; 3, Van Roekel (NO) 5:01.18. 100 fly — 1, J. Dunford (S) 48.40; 2, Bol- lier (S) 49.92; 3, Mosko (S) 51.74. 200 IM — 1, Cass (S) 1:52.25; 2, Ravnan (S) 1:57.70; 3, Aker (S) 1:58.93. 200 free relay — 1, Stanford 1:25.01; 2, Stanford 1:26.30; 3, New Orleans 1:28.95. Records: Stanford 1-0; New Orleans 0-1 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Nonconference Wednesday Academy of Art d. Menlo, 25-19, 25-19, 25-14. Top Menlo players — Stephanie Wil- liamson 33 assists. Records: Menlo 5-4; Academy of Art 6-3 CSTV/AVCA Top 25 1, Penn State; 2, Nebraska; 3, Texas; 4, California; 5, UCLA; 6, USC; 7, Stanford; 8, Florida; 9, Washington; 10, Hawaii; 11, Minnesota; 12, Oregon; 13, Middle Tennes- see State; 14, Wisconsin; 15, Purdue; 16, Cal Poly; 17, Illinois; 18, Wichita State; 19, Kansas State; 20, San Diego; 21, Colorado State; 22, Long Beach State; 23, BYU; 24, Pepperdine; 25, Michigan. Schedule FRIDAY Soccer College men — Menlo at Sacramento State, 2:30 p.m. College women — North Carolina at Stanford , 7 p.m. Volleyball College women — UC Santa Barbara at Stanford , 7 p.m. Water polo College men — Stanford vs. Johns Hop- kins in Princeton Tournament, 3:15 p.m. SATURDAY Cross country College — Menlo at Mills Invitational, 10:30 a.m. Field hockey College — Iowa at Stanford, noon Football College — Stanford at TCU, 10 a.m.; Chapman at Menlo, noon. Page 30 • Friday, September 12, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE STANFORD ROUNDUP BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT A taste ACCESS CHANNEL 26 COUNCIL AGENDA HOTLINE 329-2477 of the (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – COUNCIL CHAMBERS big time September 15, 2008 – 6:00 P.M. 1. Update on Wildland Fire Management Plan Noyola, Taylor help lead 7:00 PM as soon as possible thereafter Stanford women’s soccer 2. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to John Stichter Upon His Retirement against the Tar Heels 3. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Abby by Rick Eymer Boyd Upon Her Retirement 4. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Clem indsay Taylor was busy play- Keyes Upon His Retirement ing basketball — instead of 5. Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Adopt L soccer — at Castilleja last a Resolution Approving the Program to Protect Customer winter, helping the Gators reach the Identiﬁcation and Credit Information in Compliance with the Fair second round of the Central Coast and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 Section playoffs as the team’s top 6. Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Sections 22.04.342 and playmaker and valuable scorer. 22.04.343 of Chapter 22.04 of Title 22 [Park and Recreation Unless you paid attention to the Building Use and Regulations] of the Palo Alto Municipal Code David Gonzales/Stanford Photo club soccer scene, Taylor was a vir- to Prohibit the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Heritage tual unknown in that realm. Even Park and Eleanor Pardee Park in basketball, though, she showed 7. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Park her athletic ability. Her single-game Improvement Plan for the Rehabilitation and Relocation of the season highs were 14 points, 11 re- Building Commonly Known as the Palo Alto Sea Scouts Base bounds and 10 assists. Building and Improvement of the 2500 Block of Embarcadero Teresa Noyola, who did play high (Harbor) Road Within Byxbee Park and City-Owned Baylands school soccer at Palo Alto, is a more familiar face. After all she was 8. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.21.020 named national Player of the Year (Architectural Review Board), Section 16.49.030 (Historic by two different organizations. Stanford freshman Lindsay Taylor (right) from Castilleja is the Pac-10 Resources Board), Section 2.22.015 (Human Relations They are freshman teammates on Player of the Week in women’s soccer. Commission), Section 2.24.020 (Library Advisory Commission), the Stanford women’s soccer team, Section 2.25.020 (Parks and Recreation Commission), Section and following Taylor’s performance ponents 106-27 (63-5 on goal), av- and Stanford single-season records 2.20.015 (Planning and Transportation Commission), Section in last week’s Georgia Invitational, eraging 21.2 (12.6 on goal) shots a by more than 50 points. 2.18.030 (Public Art Commission), and Section 2.23.020 (Utilities the two also have something else game. Entering the Stanford Invitation- Advisory Commission) to Reduce the Publication of Board and in common: a Pac-10 Player of the In addition to her Pac-10 honors, al, which got underway on Thurs- Commission Recruitment Ads from Four Advertisements to Two Week honor. Taylor was also named the Soccer day with Stanford and New Mexico Advertisements in a Two Week Period With sophomore Christen Press, America National Player of the State meeting, Akinradewo is hit- 9. Adoption of a Resolution Amending and Restating the they help form a formidable attack- Week and to the Top Drawer Soccer ting .443 and on pace to finish with Administrative Penalty Schedule and Civil Penalty Schedules ing line capable of scoring from and Soccer Buzz Collegiate Wom- the best career hitting percentage for Certain Violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the anywhere at any time. They are a en’s Teams of the Week for her play ever recorded by an NCAA Divi- California Vehicle Code Established by Resolution No. 8740 reason why the third-ranked Car- during the week. sion I player. 10. Approval of Contract Amendment No. 13 Extending the Term dinal (5-0) has remained unbeaten Stanford freshman midfielder The Cardinal continues the Invi- of the Rail Shuttle Bus Administration Agreement With the and has outscored its opponents by Shira Averbuch could run into her tational tonight against UC Santa Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Through 6/30/2009 a 16-1 margin. older sister, as Yael Averbuch is a Barbara at 7 p.m. Stanford and and Increasing the Expenditure Limit by $365,000 for a Total of On Friday night, the local prod- senior defender for North Carolina. Santa Clara meet on Saturday, also $2,242,419 ucts get a taste of the big time when at 7 p.m. 11. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C3144644 with fifth-ranked North Carolina lines Women’s volleyball Huntsman Architectural Group in the Additional Amount of up on the opposing side for a 7 p.m. It’s not often that seventh-ranked Men’s soccer $82,006 for a total amount of $1,262,952 for the Civic Center start as part of the Stanford Invita- Stanford finds itself with two losses Senior defender Tim Jones will Infrastructure Improvements Project – Capital Improvement tional that also features Santa Clara among its first six contests. In fact, start his 50th consecutive match Program Project PF-01002 and UNC-Greensboro, who meet in it matches the second-worst start to when Stanford (1-1-1) plays at USF 12. Approval of Contract With Flack & Kurtz, Inc. in the Amount the opening match. a season in the history of the pro- on Sunday night at 7 p.m. of $220,000 for Construction Administration Services for the Fans are advised to arrive early gram. Imagine that, winning 67 per- Jones, who assumed the start- Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements Project - Capital both days, as only the first 1,500 cent of your contests is measured in ing role in the ninth match of his Improvement Program Project PF-01002 will be admitted to the seating area. terms of worse and worser. freshman year in 2005, has been 13. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Maggie Everyone else will be directed to the The 1986 team split its first six effective in his role as an attacking Lam Upon Her Retirement standing-room-only area along the matches in a year that saw Stanford defender. 14. Approval of Amendment to Alma Street Affordable Multi- south goal line. The north goal line open the season with eight of its first Junior goalkeeper John Moore Family Rental Housing Project Acquisition and Development area will be fenced off because of nine contests played on the road. brings a streak of 176 scoreless Agreement to Amend the Schedule of Performance and Provide parking safety concerns. The last time Stanford went 4-2 in minutes into the match against the that the City Holds Title to the City Parcel and Ole’s Parcel Until The Tar Heels (4-1) have won 18 its first six contests (2004), the team Dons, who hold a 19-7-5 record in Construction Financing Closing for the Development national titles. Stanford has quali- came back to win the national title. the overall series, including the past 15. Adoption of Two Resolutions: 1) Amending Section 1801 of the fied for 17 NCAA tournaments and That team also endured six losses three meetings. Merit System Rules and Regulations to Incorporate the 2006 reached the Final Four once: 15 as a senior outside hitter (Olympian Moore leads the Pac-10 in saves - 2010 Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Palo years ago. Ogonna Nnamani) had to get used (15), saves per game (5.0) and save Alto and the Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA) and 2) The Cardinal has never beaten the to a freshman setter (Bryn Kehoe). percentage (.833). He is second in Adopting a Compensation Plan for Fire Chiefs’ Association Tar Heels, claiming a scoreless tie Foluke Akinradewo is in a simi- goals against average (0.93). Personnel and Rescinding Resolution No. 8511 on Oct. 24, 1989 in the first meet- lar situation this year with co-setters 16. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement With Trojan ing between the schools. Stanford Cassidy Lichtman and Joanna Ev- Field hockey Technologies to Provide Ultraviolet UV Disinfection Equipment has lost the past seven in succession ans. She seems to have sped up the Stanford (1-3) hosts a pair of for the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant UV and has been outscored, 23-2, over learning curve after her efforts in matches against ranked opponents Disinfection Facility Project (WQ-06014) that span. last weeks’ Billiken Invitational in this weekend, beginning with No. 4 17. Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Site and Design North Carolina has played at St. Louis. Iowa on Saturday at noon. Review, Conditional Use Permit and Record of Land Use Action Stanford three times, the last visit Last Friday, she had 20 kills on Albany, ranked 19th, comes to for a New Spa and Fitness Facility, Below Grade Parking, Tennis in 1995. The Cardinal is still look- 24 tries without an error (.833), town for a 3:30 p.m. game on Sun- Court, and Other Site Improvements Located at 3000 Alexis ing for its first home goal against the the first time in her career that she day. Drive Tar Heels. has reached 20 kills in a three-set Six Cardinal players are respon- 18. Appeal of Director’s Approval of an Architectural Review If Stanford wanted an opportunity match. On Saturday, Akinradewo sible for the team’s seven goals, led Application for a Four Story Commercial Mixed Use Retail/ to test its mettle early, that chance hit a career-best .923 against No. 19 by freshman Stephanie Byrne with Ofﬁce Building, Including, Design Enhancement Exceptions to comes tonight. Illinois. two goals. Katherine Donner, Jai- Exceed the Maximum Height and Floor Area, and a Variance The Cardinal plays UNC-Greens- Last year she recorded the second- mee Erickson, Camille Gandhi, Ra- Application for an Encroachment into the Bryant Street Special boro on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. highest hitting percentage in NCAA chel Mozenter and Xanthe Travlos Setback at 278 University Avenue The Cardinal has outshot its op- history (.499), smashing the Pac-10 each have one goal.■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 12, 2008 • Page 31 Sports

— sophomore Janet Liu, sophomore Girls’ tennis Emma Marti, senior Vrinda Khanna (continued from page 28) and sophomore Mira Khanna. have such a superlative record. The Vikings’ roster features five “It’s hard to go undefeated,” Ha- sophomores, four juniors and just rader said. four seniors. Despite its youthful ap- Harader actually isn’t concerned pearance, Paly has plenty of depth about his team’s record this season. and experience to make a successful It’s all about CCS. run in the CCS playoffs. “Definitely,” he said. “This is a good year to do it,” Ha- With that said, the Vikings still rader said. “I feel pretty good about should be pretty good in a section our chances this year.” that doesn’t appear to be as strong as Palo Alto could be even stronger in previous years. While defending next season, but Harader knows an champ Mitty looks solid along with opportunity when he sees it. Saratoga, perennial CCS champ “This year, with all the doors Monta Vista is a little down, as is open, you have to jump on it,” said Menlo and Sacred Heart Prep. The Harader, “because they could close Knights (18-6) and Gators (18-5) next year.” both saw their 2007 seasons end Palo Alto is off to a 2-0 start fol- in the CCS quarterfinals — Menlo lowing its solid 5-2 nonleague tri- losing to Saratoga (6-1) and Sacred umph over visiting St. Francis on Heart Prep falling to St. Ignatius Tuesday. While the Lancers com- (5-2). peted without their No. 1 singles

Keith Peters “We practically have the whole player (Kelly Chui), who ranks No. team returning,” said Harader, who 1 in Northern California for Girls’ lost reserve Shireen Tofig to gradu- 18s, the Vikings had more than ation while current senior Lindsay enough for the triumph. Yang decided not to return. “Their No. 1 player wasn’t here, Palo Alto’s No. 1 doubles team of juniors Sophie Biffar (left) and Gracie Dulik congratulated themselves on Palo Alto returns 11 players, in- but it still feels good,” Harader said. their victory against St. Francis on Tuesday, helping the Vikings produce a 5-2 nonleague triumph. cluding its top four singles players (continued on page 33)

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Page 32 • Friday, September 12, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Girls’ tennis (continued from page 32) “We’ll take the win.” Palo Alto grabbed a 3-1 lead after Liu won at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-0; Marti won at No. 2, 6-1, 6-1 and Mira Khanna breezed to a 6-3, 6-0 triumph at No. 4. Moments later, juniors Sophie Biffar and Gracie Du- lik produced a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles and it was over. The Vikings, who now have won 24 of their past 25 matches dating to last season, will be put to the test next week with a tough three-match stretch. Paly will host Lynbrook in its De Anza Division opener on Tuesday and then host Menlo on Wednesday (also at 3:30 p.m.) in a nonleague match before traveling on Thursday to take on rival Gunn. “That will be defining,” Harader said of next week’s schedule. Palo Alto isn’t the only team con- tending in a new league this season. Menlo (PAL Bay Division) and Sacred Heart Prep (West Catholic Athletic League) have moved to the West Bay Athletic League and will play each other in league play for the first time since both competed in the Girls Private School League. The Knights and Gators will play each other twice, along with Hark- er, Pinewood, Woodside Priory and Notre Dame-San Jose. Bottom line, it’s a two-team race for the WBAL title this season. “Our goal is to win league every year,” said Menlo coach Bill Shine. The Knights won 14 straight league titles while in the GPSL and PAL, compiling a league record of Keith Peters 148-0 during that time. That streak is essentially retired as well as unap- proachable. “I guess we leave the league on a Menlo senior Anjalie Ranadive posted a 7-5, 6-0 win against Menlo- good note,” Shine said a year ago, Atherton on Wednesday as the Knights won, 5-2. following his team’s final league victory. Menlo won its 147th straight league match last season with a 5-2

win over Menlo-Atherton. The same Keith Peters teams met again Wednesday, with the Knights once again producing a 5-2 victory. Only this team, very little was at stake in the nonleague showdown. Palo Alto’s No. 3 singles player Vrinda Khanna is one of only three se- Menlo swept the doubles behind niors on the team and the only senior starting. the tandems of Eliza Adams-Court- ney Matteson, Katherine Harris- Menlo shouldn’t have any prob- graduation but has plenty of depth Stephanie Carlisle and Natalie Wil- lem getting into the section tour- to contend with Burlingame in the liford-Lauren Robinson. In singles, nament again, nor should Sacred PAL Bay this season. Tuionetoa senior Anjalie Ranadive and Alex Heart Prep. The jury is still out on is arguably the best player in the Heaney produced wins to wrap up the Gators, however, who have yet league and is joined by Keating, the overall victory. to play this season. They make their Murveit, the Peck sisters, the No. 3 The Bears picked debut on Sept. 19 doubles team of Taylor Wentz and up a win at No. 1 against visiting St. Katie Castro plus the No. 2 squad singles as junior Ignatius. of Jordyn Fantuzzi and Julia Som- Marietta Tuionetoa Sacred Heart lost mer. Senior Casey Burnett is also in knocked off Menlo five players to grad- the mix. senior Emily Shine, uation, including The Bears went 17-6 last season, 6-4, 6-2. At No. No. 1 singles play- losing to Mitty in the second round 4 singles, Menlo- er Haley Hemm. of the CCS tournament. Atherton’s Anna That leaves senior At Gunn, the Titans are off to a Murveit producing Kammy Evans, ju- 1-0 start and once again will face a 6-4, 6-4 win over nior Anne Robson, the tougher competition in the Sydney Matteson. sophomore Ronnie SCVAL De Anza Division, where While the move Thompson, senior Gunn struggled to a 2-9 league mark to the WBAL will Edita Robinson (5-11 overall) a year ago. provide Menlo with plus junior Kris- Allana Booth returns to the No. 1 some new faces and ten Rodgers and singles spot, where she started as a experiences, Shine sophomore Alex freshman in 2007. Joining her will Keith Peters says not much has Marshall as the key be Constance Wu, Holly Xiao and changed. returnees. Jing Lu among the singles lineup. “It’s always been M-A’s Paige Keating. Menlo-Atherton Doubles tandems include Victoria about the non- (2-1 before facing Tsukanov-Madeline Traver, Emily league matches and getting in to Aragon on Thursday in its league Zhang-Cara Lai and sisters Pejing Menlo senior Emily Shine (left) and M-A junior Marietta Tuionetoa CCS,” he said. opener) also lost four key players to and Peying Lee.■ chatted after Tuionetoa won in straight sets. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 12, 2008 • Page 33 Sports

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD GIRLS TENNIS Nonleague ATHLETES OF THE WEEK At Palo Alto 5, St. Francis 2 Singles — Liu (PA) d. Pratt, 6-1, 6-0; Marti (PA) d. O’Haren, 6-1, 6-1; V. Khanna (PA) d. Motor, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 10-3; M. Khanna (PA) d. Nose, 6-3, 6-0. Doubles — Dulik-Biffar (PA) d. S. Em- merson-Steinhilber, 6-2, 6-1; K. Emmerson- Guidace (SF) d. Mah-Koepnick, 7-5, 6-4; Simpson-Williams (SF) d. Efland-Ke, 6-1, 6-4. Records: Palo Alto 2-0 At Homestead 6, Pinewood 1 20% Singles — Zuang (P) d. Bui, 6-2, 7-5; off all featured items! Prestal (H) d. Fuller, 6-2, 6-1; Cheng (H) d. Nickel, 6-0, 6-3; de minte (H) d. Buchanan, 6-1, 6-1. Doubles — Decard-de monts (H) d. Endersby-Mahoni, 6-2, 6-1; Sato-Kim (H) d. Super Toy Adem-Nulkar, 6-2, 6-2; Stoy-Stepnov (H) d. Polster-Brown, 6-1, 6-2. Records: Pinewood 0-2 At Menlo-Atherton 6, Carlmont 1 Play Day! Singles — Tuionetoa (MA) d. Dubrow, 6-0, 6-1; Keating (MA) d. Pastore, 6-1, 6-3; th Peck (MA) d. Won, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2; Murveit Saturday, September 13 (MA) d. Tataru, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. Doubles — Bloom-Lazaro (Carl) d. Fan- 10am to 3pm tuzzi-Sommer,† 7-6, 6-3; Burnett-Peck (MA) Molly Bagshaw Nick Lycette d. Jones-Tataru, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4; Wentz-Castro (M-A) def. Protopopov-Lenmkuhl, 6-4, 6-3. Menlo School Menlo School Crafts, Games, & Imagination activities for kids Records: Menlo-Atherton 2-0 The senior setter produced The senior two-way lineman Wednesday 76 assists, six kills, hit played nearly every down in Creativity for Kids, Ravensburger Games and Puzzles, At Menlo 5, Menlo-Atherton 2 .545, had 18 digs, three the Knights’ 21-17 victory Dr. Penny Norman Science Kits, Do-A-Dot, Carrera Road Race Singles — Tuionetoa (MA) d. Shine, 6-4, aces and four blocks while over Hamilton City, paving 6-2; Ranadive (M) d. Keating, 7-5, 6-0; Heaney (M) d. J. Peck, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5); Murveit helping the Knights to a 4-1 the way for 153 yards rush- (MA) d. S. Matteson, 6-4, 6-4. record and second-place fin- ing and 151 yards passing Doubles — Adams-C. Matteson (M) d. ish at the Milpitas Spikefest with his blocking along with Sommer-Fantuzzi, 6-1, 6-1; Harris-Carlisle (M) d. L. Peck-Barnett, 6-1, 6-4; Williford- volleyball tourney. standout defensive line play. Robinson (M) d. Wentz-Castro, 6-1, 6-2. Honorable mention 7AVERLEY3T 0ALO!LTOs Records: Menlo-Atherton 2-1, Menlo 1-1 toyandsport.com At Lynbrook 4, Pinewood 3 Marissa Alvarez Nikko Jackson Singles — Hopng (L) d. Zuang. 6-2, 6-2; Sacred Heart Prep volleyball Gunn football Fuller (P) d. Prasali, 3-6, 6-0, 10-4; Nickel (P) Lauren Ding Danny Diekroeger d. Saponikov, 7-5, 6-3; Cheung (L) d. Buch- anan, 6-1, 2-6, 10-7. Gunn volleyball Menlo football Doubles — Endersby-Brown (P) d. J. Lizzie Hale Ryan O’Holleran Lin-M. Lin, 7-6, 6-2; Bhambi-Lok (L) d. Menlo volleyball Menlo football Adem-Nulkar, 6-4, 6-7, 10-6; Lee-Chua (L) Laura Martinez Jerry Rice Jr. d. Polster-Mahoni, 6-1, 6-2. Castilleja water polo Menlo football Records: Pinewood 0-3 Ericka von Kaeppler Vaughn Smith GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Castilleja water polo Menlo-Atherton football Nonleague Ally Whitson Abraham Simon At Pinewood Palo Alto volleyball Menlo-Atherton football Pinewood d. Capuchino, 25-20, 25-21, 25-9. Top Pinewood players: Hailie Eackles, * previous winner Alexis Wise, Audrey Proulx. To see video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to www.PASportsOnline.com Records: Pinewood 2-0 At Carlmont High tional at Monterey, all day. Girls tennis Sacred Heart Prep d. Carlmont, 25-23, Girls volleyball Nonleague — Gunn at California Girls 28-26, 26-24. Top Sacred Heart Prep play- Nonleague — Gunn at Golden Valley High School Classic at Fresno, all day; Cas- ers: Marissa Alvarez 36 assists; Christine Tournament at Merced, all day; Menlo at tilleja, Pinewood at Santa Catalina Invita- Renschlere 12 digs, 9 kills. St. Francis Tournament, all day; Wilcox at tional at Monterey, all day. Records: Sacred Heart Prep 6-2 Menlo-Atherton, 6:30 p.m.; Lick-Wilmerding Girls volleyball At Gunn High (SF) at Pinewood, 6:30 p.m. Nonleague — Gunn at Golden Valley Gunn d. Lynbrook, 25-12, 25-12, 25-17. Boys water polo Tournament at Merced, all day; Menlo at St. Top Gunn players: Jill Lau 7 kills; Shelly Nonleague — John Schmitt Memo- Francis Tournament, all day. Kousnetz 17 assists; Lauren Ding 8 kills, 12 rial Tournament: Sacred Heart Prep at Live Boys water polo digs; Emily Foster 11 digs; Monica Cai 14 Oak, 1 p.m.; Menlo vs. Turlock at Lynbrook, Nonleague — John Schmitt Memorial assists. 1 p.m.; Palo Alto vs. Clovis East at Monta Tournament: Menlo, Menlo-Atherton, Palo Vista, 3:30 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton vs. Golden Records: Gunn 4-2 Alto, Sacred Heart Prep entered. West at Lynbrook, 3:30 p.m. Sacred Heart BOYS WATER POLO Prep-Live Oak winner vs. Lincoln-Clovis win- Girls water polo CCS Coaches Poll ner at Live Oak, 4:20 p.m.; Menlo-Turlock Nonleague — St. Francis Invitational: 1, Sacred Heart Prep; 2, St. Francis; 3, winner vs. Hanford-Serra winner at Lyn- Palo Alto, Menlo-Atherton, Menlo, Sacred Menlo School; 4, Bellarmine; 5, Menlo- brook, 4:20 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton/Golden Heart Prep, Castilleja entered. Champion- Atherton; 6, Los Altos; 7, Palo Alto; 8, So- West winner vs. Campolindo-Tokay winner ship match at St. Francis, 3 p.m.; consola- quel; 9, Serra; 10, Live Oak. at Lynbrook, 6 p.m. tion finals at 4 p.m. GIRLS WATER POLO Girls water polo TUESDAY Nonleague — St. Francis Invitational: CCS Coaches Poll Girls golf Palo Alto at St. Francis, 1 p.m.; Burlingame 1, Sacred Heart Prep; 2, Menlo-Atherton; Nonleague — Saratoga vs. Menlo-Ather- at Sacred Heart Prep, 1 p.m.; Castilleja vs. ton at Sharon Heights CC, 3:30 p.m. 3, Castilleja; 4, St. Francis; 5, Los Altos; 6, Clovis West (at SHP), 2:40 p.m.; Menlo- Leland; 7, St. Ignatius; 8, Palo Alto; 9, Burl- Atherton vs. St. Ignatius (at SHP), 3:30 p.m.; Girls tennis ingame; 10, Mitty. Menlo vs. Rio Americano (at SF), 3:30 p.m. PAL Bay Division — Woodside at Menlo- Schedule St. Francis-Paly winner vs. Davis-Mitty win- Atherton, 3:15 p.m. ner, 4:20 p.m.; SHP-Burlingame winner vs. De Anza Division — Lynbrook at Palo FRIDAY St. Francis (Sacramento)-Aragon winner, Alto, 3:30 p.m.; Gunn at Saratoga, 3:30 Football 4:20 p.m.; Castilleja-Clovis West winner vs. p.m. Menlo-Atherton/St. Ignatius winner, 6 p.m. Nonleague — Marina at Pinewood, 4 Girls volleyball (First-round losers play at 5:10 p.m. and 6:50 p.m.; Palo Alto at Burlingame, 7 p.m.; Menlo- p.m.) Nonleague — Pinewood at University Atherton at Independence, 7 p.m.; Carlmont (SF), 4 p.m.; Mercy-Burlingame at Woodside at Gunn, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Priory, 5:45 p.m.; Menlo at Mitty, 6:30 p.m.; Girls tennis Football Sacred Heart Prep at Notre Dame-Belmont, Nonleague — Gunn at California Girls Nonleague — Mills at Sacred Heart Prep, 6:30 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton at Sobrato, 6:30 High School Classic at Fresno, all day; Cas- 2 p.m.; Menlo vs. East Nicholas at Woodside p.m.; Presentation at Gunn, 6:45 p.m.; tilleja, Pinewood at Santa Catalina Invita- High, 7 p.m. Woodside at Palo Alto, 6:45 p.m. Page 34 • Friday, September 12, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports

Restricted to special teams and spe- and Alex Loukas. taste of action since transferring to ford’s passing game this week Stanford football cial situations, he made the most of “He is on the depth chart right now Stanford from Michigan. against the Horned Frogs. He’s (continued from page 28) his opportunity as part of Stanford’s at No. 4,” Harbaugh said. “We’re go- “It felt great to get back into the thrown for 188 yards and one touch- travel,” said Dray, a 6-5, 255-pound 21-20 victory over Arizona the nest ing to take a look at scenarios where swing of things,” Forcier said. “I’m down combined in two games. Op- former high school All-American. week. He set career highs of 4 catch- Andrew could see action. Tavita, in for the team. Any decision I’m fine ponents have thrown for 749 yards “It felt good to go through warmups es and 37 yards. terms of seizing the job, has done with. At the same time I didn’t bury and six scores.. and run onto the field again.” “It’s going to be awesome to have that. He is the starting quarterback. my head. I knew I had a solid camp “I’m never content where we’re This week, when Stanford (1-1, (Dray) back on the field,” Stanford With that being said, the other guys and I’ll keep pushing. I want to con- at,” Pritchard said. “I look to this 1-1) travels to Fort Worth, Texas, quarterback Tavita Pritchard said. have talent that we want to be able tinue getting better. I have a grasp of game to make a statement and do for a 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) kick- “We came in together and he was to use at times. It doesn’t diminish the offense. It’s a matter of playing. I something in the passing game.” off against TCU on Saturday, it’s one of the guys who played the ear- Tavita by any means.” know I can move this team.” Sophomore Doug Baldwin also for real. The game originally was liest because of his talent. I’ve only Pritchard doesn’t think he’s in An MRI on wide receiver Richard thinks this is the week for the aerial scheduled for a 4 p.m. start, but the played two games with him. He competition with anyone else. Sherman’s knee was encouraging. attack to take off. threat of Hurricane Gustav forced knows the offense as well as any “I feel like I’m just competing to It’s his patella that has been both- “The focus is on getting the pass- the change. one.” win games,” he said. “He’s the coach ering him,” Harbaugh said. “There ing game started,” said Baldwin, “I want to go out and get hit once Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh and I’ll go in when he tells me to go is no tear. He’s working very dili- who is tied for the team lead with to make sure the knee holds up,” hopes Dray will get back to where in and I’ll come to the sidelines if gently in rehab and on strengthening Sherman and Ryan Whalen with Dray said. “It’s hard not to play. I’d he was last year. he says so.” his quad.” four receptions. “Come Saturday you never been hurt before this, never “He’s showed tremendous deter- Forcier was happy for his first Pritchard hopes to revive Stan- guys will see our full potential.”■ had surgery before. It makes you mination throughout the rehab pro- appreciate the game more.” cess, doing everything he can pos- Dray started 17 of the 18 games sibly do and more,” Harbaugh said. he’s played over the past two years. “There was a real will in his rehab He has 28 receptions for 294 yards and recovery.” Off your purchases* and two career touchdowns. He’s Dray had plenty of motivation be- 10% also a noted blocker. yond his will to return. His room- He injured the knee covering a mate, Fred Campbell, suffered a This Sunday ONLY! punt against the Horned Frogs (2-0) broken bone in his neck, finished *Excludes Grills, Gift Cards and Sale Items last year. He saw someone coming the game with the condition and was (Coupon good on Sunday, September 14th) at him out of the corner of his eye advised to retire from football. and planted his foot to make a cut. “He’s all I kept thinking about,” 875 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA (650) 327-7222 “I tried to walk and it didn’t feel Dray said. “He has it a lot worse good,” Dray said. “At least I thought than I do. I knew I’d come back.” it was just sore. When the doctor Meanwhile, Harbaugh not only starts telling you what happened, remained noncommittal about the OPEN it’s a little scary. That was the worst quarterbacking position, he’s added SEPT. 29 day, the day it happened.” a new wrinkle: a fourth quarterback Fifth-year senior Austin Gunder in true freshman Andrew Luck, will still likely get the starting nod. joining co-backups Jason Forcier OUTDOOR ICE SKATING & TENNIS FALL SIGNUPS BEGIN SEPT 16 AT 9:30 A.M.

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