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Page 2 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Palo Alto police versus Palo Alto police Two police investigations conflict in trial of officers accused of beating African American by Bill D’Agostino The second investigation was per- In the San Jose courtroom, both the Lee approached him first, and was hen jurors begin deliberating the case against two Palo Alto police of- formed by an internal affairs team prosecution and defense attorneys later joined by Kan. The prosecuting ficers, there will be not one, but two, Palo Alto police department in- that included Lt. Dennis Burns, who tried to discredit the investigation attorney, Deputy District Attorney Pe- W vestigations to consider. testified this week. Burns, the acting most damning to their side, putting ter Waite, argued the officers did not The first investigation into the actions of officers Michael Kan and Craig Lee captain in charge of investigations, is Palo Alto police officials in the awk- have just cause to detain and beat on the night of July 13, 2003 landed them before the jurors. The officers are the highest-ranking Palo Alto police ward position of disparaging the work Hopkins, but made up reasons later. facing felony assault and misdemeanor battery charges for beating and pep- official to take the stand to date. His of fellow officers. The officers’ attorneys argue Hop- per-spraying 59-year-old Albert Hopkins. probe cleared the officers, a fact the Hopkins was sitting in his car on kins was in an area of high crime, That criminal investigation was conducted by various sergeants in the de- judge barred the jurors from learning the corner of El Camino Real and Ox- acted belligerently, spooked neigh- partment, many of whom testified last week. earlier in the case. ford Avenue on the night in question. (continued on page 10)

CITY COUNCIL New alert upgrades to debut City to hire call center to notify residents during a crisis by Jocelyn Dong he next time a mountain lion roams a Palo Alto neighbor- T hood, residents will find out in a timely manner — at least, that’s the hope of the city’s police depart- ment. Starting in May, the city will debut some upgrades to the community- notification system that was roundly criticized nearly a year ago, when parents sent their children to school unaware a puma had been spotted in the area.

Norbert von der GroebenNorbert That animal was eventually shot and killed. The new system will call upon an outside firm to phone residents with a recorded message during a crisis. The city’s current automated phone system can make about 2,500 calls an hour. But Palo Alto has some Roberta Durham and Doreen Pereira lawn bowl on Thursday at the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club, where green fees are being considered. 26,000 households, and a number of those have more than one phone line. At the current rate, it would take at problem. We want to help,” said at the field during a bright, beauti- COMMUNITY least a half-day to alert the whole club president Terry Hogan. ful day last Thursday. Like most city of an emergency situation. “We’re agreed we should pay of the club’s 124 members, they In about six weeks, the city is ex- Lawn bowlers more. Everybody should do their were retired seniors. A few were pected to contract with the Bay Area part to get us through this thing.” glad to explain the nuances of the call center DCC to provide addition- Despite the president’s claim deceptively simple game to a vis- al phone power, enabling the city to debate green fee though, many members said last iting stranger. reach hundreds of residents at a time, week they were opposed to the “First you hold the ball and pray according to Sheryl Contois, police Future of Palo Alto’s historic new fee, concerned the higher like hell,” said a cheerful Al communications coordinator. The price would drive players away. Pereira, who travels from Belmont cost of the service is $15,000 a year. lawn bowling club up in the air There is already a $55 annual to play with friends in Palo Alto. In addition, the city will create its by Bill D’Agostino membership fee. To play, two teams compete by own phone directory, foregoing the “The club’s been in existence rolling numerous balls — techni- one used by the police dispatch cen- alo Alto’s lawn bowling contentious issue being the possi- since 1936 and never charged,” cally “bowls” — from one end of ter — which doesn’t contain cell- green is a quiet oasis on Em- bility of charging green fees. former club president Peter Knopf the 120-foot green to the other. phone numbers or Stanford Univer- P barcadero Road, one of the The idea of having players pay said. “They don’t charge fees in Players try to land their black and sity numbers. city’s most frenzied thoroughfares. a $2 fee for every game stems San Francisco. They don’t charge brown bowls near a smaller, white The city’s new database will allow Pale green benches, framed by red from the city’s $5.2 million pro- fees in any other club I know of.” ball, known as the “jack.” The each household to specify two phone pergolas, surround the specially jected deficit for 2005-2006. The Membership dues are also pro- bowls are lopsided to allow players numbers to be called: one during the manicured field. city owns the park and pays posed to double next year. The to curve them into tight spots. day, and another in the evening, Con- But currently, the historic club $50,000 to $60,000 a year to club’s board will discuss the pro- At the end of each round, the tois said. That will cut down on hav- that plays at the site is vigorously maintain the green. posals at its May meeting. team with the bowl closest to the ing to call multiple phone lines per debating its future, with the most “We don’t want to be another Around 25 people were playing (continued on page 10) (continued on page 10) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 3 S YMPHONY I N F LOWERS XVI 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 ATHERTON (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson EDITORIAL Our Jay Thorwaldson, Editor GARDEN TOUR Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor Jennifer Aquino, Associate Editor Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors Keith Peters, Sports Editor Friday & Saturday April 22 & 23 Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor Townby Don Kazak Robyn Israel, Arts & Entertainment Editor 10 am to 4 pm RAIN OR SHINE Don Kazak, Jocelyn Dong, Senior Staff Writers Bill D’Agostino, Alexandria Rocha, Staff Writers ◆ Four beautiful Gardens Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer ◆ Horticultural Speakers Nicholas Wright, Staff Photographer Criticism with a smile Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor ◆ Musical Interludes & Online Editor ob Holmgren has a sly sense just fun to have a say. I’m not inter- ◆ Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections of humor. He is quick to see ested in changing the minds of Plein Air Painters Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Benson, Lynn Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jim Shelby, B the lighter side of things that hordes of people.” Jill Slater, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, the rest of us sometime take too se- But he pokes wicked good fun at For tickets & information Contributors riously. the Daily News and, once so far, at Tai Khandaker, Carol Palinkas, Editorial Interns The 59-year-old Menlo Park pho- the Weekly, for how it covered the Call (650) 329-8187 Naomi Brookner, Photo Intern DESIGN tographer started a blog in mid-Feb- recent buy-out of the Daily News E-mail:[email protected] Carol Hubenthal, Design Director ruary about his careful reading of chain by Knight-Ridder. Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director the Palo Alto Daily News. The com- He’s not a journalism professor Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior Designers; ments and funny photographs are a and he has no pretense about what TICKETS: $25 before April 15 Mindi Casillas, Ben Ho, Dana James, hint at how he looks at things: In a he is doing. But he is smart and fun- $30 at the garden gate Scott Peterson, Designers discussion of storm drains, he post- ny. PRODUCTION ed a photo of a giant plunger. “If someone has a laugh, if some- (by pre-order only) Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager Lunch ticket $20 Dorothy Hassett, Joan Sloss, Sales & Production His blog is: http://burningsquir- one gets it, all the better,” he said. “I Coordinators relreport.blogspot.com. don’t want to be the town grouch.” PRESENTED BY THE MID-PENINSULA LEAGUE ADVERTISING Burning Squirrel Report seems He and a few like-minded friends OF THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY Michael Howard, Advertising Manager Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Assistant like a nonsense name. It derives meet most mornings for coffee and Michelle Bayer, Jasbir Gill, Colette Jensen, from a Daily News headline — talk in a Palo Alto coffee shop. Their Display Advertising Sales about cops chasing a flaming squir- good cheer is as warm and welcome Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales rel — that Holmgren thought epito- as the coffee they drink, and no one Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager mized the paper’s fast-and-loose is spared some good fun. Justin Davisson, Ana Gonzalez, style of journalism. Mike Liveright, a technology guy, Evie Marquez, Irene Schwartz, Classified He has posted a photo of a cat said he and Holmgren are “not Advertising Sales Who are Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant wearing a lime-peel (for a story on working regularly” (which is also ONLINE SERVICES bicycle helmets) and called the what my editor says of me). Liv- Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online writer of a Daily News editorial “ir- eright, a Downtown North resident Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster responsible or crazy.” But he did with an unruly head of whitening BUSINESS credit the Daily News for running a hair, is also quick to smile. you going Iryna Buynytska, Business Manager Miriam Quehl, Manager of Payroll & Benefits headline “Mummified body . . .” on Holmgren told me later about how Claire McGibeny, AR Supervisor page four instead of the front page. British actor John Cleese once Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant He’s also taken a potshot at the walked into the coffee shop. Sivanthy Siva, Business Associate Tina Karabats, Cathy Stringari, Doris Taylor, Weekly. Cleese, of course, is a member of to call Business Associates “I’m a tick on the butt of local the famous comedy group, Monty ? ADMINISTRATION journalism,” he said. Python. Holmgren had the audacity Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & Holmgren, a native of Rockford, to say hello and Cleese, in perfect Promotions Director; Nikki McDonald, Promotions Need a ride to the & Online Coordinator; Ill., has a master’s degree in fine arts Monty Python form, looked at Liv- Janice Covolo, Receptionist; from the San Francisco Art Institute. eright’s hair and said he must be a Ruben Espinoza, Jorge Vera, Couriers His photographs have appeared in Stanford professor. (He isn’t.) grocery store? EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. William S. Johnson, President Time, Newsweek, Fortune and The Daily News is an obsession of Robert A. Heinen, Vice President, Operations; Forbes, with others pending in Na- sorts to this lively morning coffee Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO; Robert D. tional Geographic. group. Have a leaking Thomas, Vice President, Corporate Development; During our interview at a down- “The headlines are amusing and Franklin Elieh, Vice President, Sales & Marketing; Frank A. Bravo, Director, Computer Operations & town Palo Alto coffee shop, he took strange and don’t represent the sto- Webmaster out a tiny camera and shot photo- ries below them,” Liveright said. faucet? Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager; Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing graphs of me. “They are either cute or extreme.” Services While he makes his living behind Holmgren does have a serious in- Chris Planessi, Computer System Associates a lens, he’s also comfortable banging tent: He would like more people to Parents coming for an out words. be interested in local issues, whether The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is published every Wednesday and Friday by Embarcadero Publishing When I asked him what his inter- or not they agree with his views. extended Co., 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA 94302, (650) 326-8210. est was in newspapers he said he “I assume a lot of people think I visit? Periodicals postage paid at Palo Alto, CA and additional reads Romenesko, the Web page am wrong,” he said. mailing offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation for Santa Clara County. The Palo Alto Weekly is (www.poynter.org/column) that is a He’s also a family man. I had to delivered free to homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, morning necessity for many of us squeeze in a second interview Looking for a chess Atherton, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty and staff media types. That he would even around his time with his son, who households on the Stanford campus and to portions of Los Altos Hills. If you are not currently receiving the paper, know of it attests to his media savvy. was out of school after Easter. you may request free delivery by calling 326-8210. He said he’s always read newspa- I asked him if the Burning Squir- partner? POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302. Copyright pers, including the Daily News, the rel Report would ever extend its in- ©2003 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights Weekly and the Country Almanac terest to the Weekly. reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly for local news. “Anything is possible,” he said, Can’t remember prohibited. Printed by SFOP, Redwood City. The Palo Alto Weekly is available on the Internet via Palo Alto Online at: “The world is a big enough place smiling. http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com for a lot of ideas,” he said. “Everyone has a fair chance of be- where your Our e-mail addresses are: [email protected], And he doesn’t have a larger po- ing knee-capped.” car keys [email protected], [email protected]. litical agenda. “The common ap- Weekly Senior Staff Writer Don Missed delivery or start/stop your paper? Call 650 326-8210, or e-mail [email protected]. You may proach here is center-left,” he said. Kazak can be emailed at dkazak are? also subscribe online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. “I’m more center-right. For me, it’s @paweekly.com. Subscriptions are $40/yr ($25 within our circulation area).

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Upfront Community Health

Education Programs QUOTE OF THE WEEK April 2005 Community Based, Not For Profit Web site • www.pamf.org E-mail • [email protected] ‘‘ Events & Lectures “What the Traveler Needs to Know,” Tuesday, “Exercise Considerations for the Active Senior,” We’re so close to a cure. April 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Gary Fujimoto, M.D., Thursday, April 21, 10-11:30 a.m., Elizabeth PAMF Travel Medicine Burg, certified fitness instructor I don’t just hope for it, I believe it. Paly teacher Kris Brockmann, who was recently This talk will focus on food and sanitation in some This talk will focus on the important components of diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. See facing page. overseas travel destinations, the latest vaccination an exercise program for seniors. New guidelines and recommendations and requirements, avian influenza specific concerns for the currently active seniors and ‘‘ and other emerging infectious diseases, malaria those interested in beginning a modest exercise prevention, travelers’ diarrhea and jet lag. regimen will be discussed. Events & lectures are free and open to the public. Hearst Center for Health Education, Level 3, Jamplis Building, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. RSVP to (650) 853-4873. Classes Around Town “Supermarket Tour,” Thursday, April 7, 2-4 p.m. Learn techniques for making healthier food choices in a local supermarket tour with dietitian Karen Ross, M.A., R.D. FORM FITTING ... Form Fitness, mail: “Not everyone has the time, “Skills for Stress Management,” Thursdays, April 7-May 12, 5-6:30 p.m. the gym that received the Palo Alto opportunity or desire to pick up A six-week program designed for people who want to better understand how the mind and body react to stress, and who are City Council’s approval last year to the Daily, whereas the Weekly interested in learning more effective ways of coping. move into a city-owned building comes to 90 percent of Palo Alto’s “Cholesterol and Your Heart,” Thursdays, April 14 & 21, 6-8:30 p.m. next to the new parking garage on households.” A two-session class on understanding cholesterol, major risk factors for heart diease, taking steps to reduce cholesterol (diet, Bryant Street, recently settled a exercise and medication), and staying motivated and informed. quandary. It turns out the city did “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program,” Starts Monday, April 18, 6:30-9 p.m. not know that the architect failed Free orientation on Monday, April 11, 6:30-9 p.m. Program designed to help people learn how to deal effectively with physical to make one of the entrances ADA and emotional stress by providing training in breathing, meditation and gentle yoga. compliant. After this was discov- “Taking Charge of Your Body,” Mondays, April 18-May 23, 6-8 p.m. ered, the gym’s owner, Sassan Go- A six-week course focusing on healthy living and managing your lifestyle through exercise and healthful eating. lafshan, agreed to wall off the door “Good Nutrition and Feeding Practices for Infants & Toddlers,” Tuesday, April 19, 10-11:30 a.m. to solve the problem. “I’m more This 90-minute class will address parental concerns regarding nutrition and feeding practices. This class should be attended by than happy to pay for that to get parents or caretakers only. the business off the ground,” he “Healthy Eating and Type 2 Diabetes,” Wednesday, April 27, 2-5 p.m. said. That issue was one of two Who knew cows were Lutheran? Appropriate for type 2 diabetes patients, this program will discuss diet and lipid management, blood pressure management, reasons the gym’s opening had to meal planning, carbohydrate counting, weight-management principles, label reading and dining out. be delayed weeks, Golafshan said. HOLY COWS ... If you were on In- For information on class fees and to register, call the Education Division at (650) 853-2960. Contractors also discovered there terstate 280 passing the Dish were cables underneath the gym’s early Easter morning, you weren’t floors that were necessary for imagining things when you saw a structural support of the building herd of some 30 cows racing and the garage. As a result, they across the grassy hills in a single needed to do an X-ray of the floor file line. The odd spectacle was before drilling holes for the show- apparently brought on by the an- ers. The gym is now planning to gelic singing of a group of 30 open in its new location on June 4. congregants gathered at the Dish for the University Lutheran Cam- Green by Design: FOSSIL FOOLS DAY ... Talk about pus Ministry’s annual Easter serv- mixed messages! The City of Palo ice. The Dish opens early on the Alto is busy trying to do everything morning of the service, allowing A healthier, happier home. possible to keep car dealers, a vi- attendees to hike to the large tal sales tax generator, happy. But dish for the sermon. According to last Friday, numerous local groups attendee Susan Huch, the cows — including the Stanford Univer- came “galloping” across the field sity Radical Cheerleaders and when the congregants began Saturday, April 16, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm the ubiquitous Peninsula Raging singing. They lined up in a perfect Grannies — demonstrated at the row behind the attendees and re- 1954 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043 Ford dealership on El Camino mained there during the entire earn about green building in an informative workshop designed specifically Real, protesting the company’s service. Huch captured the mo- environmental policies. It was all ment with her camera, discreetly for homeowners. part of Fossil Fools Day. The shooting the phenomenon. This class will answer your questions and teach effective ways to include green building into groups paraded hybrid cars and showcased classic Ford models ST. MICHAEL’S LAKE ... It was a your remodel. that get better gas mileage than busted water pipe that prompted some of the manufacturer’s cur- spring cleaning at St. Michael’s Topics will include: rent models. “It’s not that we’re Alley on Emerson Street earlier • Costs associated with green building • Live more comfortably • Improve indoor air quality opposed to them; we just want to this week. After the 30-year-old • Less maintenance • Improve durability • Good for the environment • How to prioritize choices nudge them along,” said protestor cast-iron pipe broke under the Larissa Keet. kitchen floor last week, crews Harrell Remodeling, one of the greater Peninsula's premier had to jack hammer the floor to remodeling contractors, will lead this workshop and take you step NO ENJOY!MENT HERE ... A Palo fix it, “leaving a nice layer of dust” Alto resident was baffled as to why all over the place, said owner by step through the design and construction process so you can go the city’s summer Enjoy! catalog, Jenny Youll. So staff of the into your remodel confidently and intelligently. Your home is which lists recreational programs, restaurant, which has played host an important part of your life—make it reflect who you are by hadn’t come in the mail as per to the President of the United usual. So the Palo Altan com- States, found themselves hauling giving it your very best! plained to the City Council, noting their tables, chairs and kitchen ® that a tardy catalog creates havoc equipment outdoors Monday for At Harrell Remodeling, we never forget it’s your home. for parents trying to plan their chil- a thorough wipe down. But Youll For more information or to pre-register, dren’s summer schedules. The expected to have the place reason for the missing catalog? cleaned up and serving cus- call Kelly Bandlow at (650) 230-2900. Harrell Remodeling Design + Build The city started distributing the tomers again Tuesday, April 5 for This workshop is being offered as a publication in a local on-the-street lunch. One presumes that dust www.harrell-remodeling.com newspaper, the Daily News, rather will not be on the menus, and community service at no charge. License: B479799 than tucked into the pages of the any water that flows will be from Weekly. Wrote “BBJGuinn” in an e- the bottle. ■

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SCHOOLS Brock’s flock Paly teacher battles MS and uses it as a teaching tool by Alexandria Rocha very Friday night, Palo Alto dozens of stickers, reading “Wage High School teacher Kris Peace,” “John Kerry,” and “What if E Brockmann hunkers down in the hokey pokey is what it’s all her family’s kitchen with a basket of about?” A cup full of white daisy medical supplies and her 5-year-old pens, inspirational posters, and hand- son, hoping for another bout of blown decorative glass ornaments bravery. hanging from the walls and windows, Standing 3-feet-tall, Jackson all work together to warm the room. swabs a small area of his mom’s leg “She is just wonderful, a real per- with an alcohol-doused cotton ball. son, not just some teacher you see von der GroebenPhotos by Norbert Bracing for the pain, Brockmann, for one period of the day,” said jun- 38, gives herself the weekly injec- ior Kathryn Molitor, 17, who has tion and Jackson quickly puts a been Brockmann’s student for three Band-Aid over the wound. years. “She is there for me in every- Last November, Brockmann was thing in my life. She even joked diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a about finding me a prom date this chronic, unpredictable disease of the year because she really wants me to central nervous system that has af- go with someone I like.” flicted about 400,000 people in the When Brockmann was diagnosed, United States. There is no cure for she decided right away to be open MS, but advocates say researchers about it with everyone she knows, Paly teacher Kris Brockmann, recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, is facing the disease head-on. are within 10 years of finding one. including her students. She wanted The Friday night injection routine to break down the stigmas sur- is just one way Brockmann’s life has rounding MS. For example, not changed. Her family — husband everyone with the disease ends up in Steve Clough; her son Jackson; and a wheelchair or with slurred speech. daughter Amelia, 3 — have hired a Her candidness has hit home with neighbor to do their laundry and most of her students. cook the daily meals. Because one “It’s empowering to know that be- symptom of MS is loss of cognition, cause when you see someone with a Brockmann has lost three cell possibly terminal disease with a pos- phones and a set of keys since No- itive outlook all the time, it makes it vember. The other effects, such as seem like all my problems are noth- fatigue, tremors and dizziness, ing and I can fight right through among others, are unpredictable and them,” said junior Cameron Sava- vary from person to person. ree-Ruess, 17, another one of Brock- “You think about putting dishes in mann’s third-year students. the dishwasher. There are nights I A true educator, Brockmann has can’t do anything. On the nights I used her diagnosis as a teaching tool. can, I think, ‘How could I not do this? To illustrate how the disease works It’s so easy,’” said Brockmann, sit- for her students, she coils up a long ting in her classroom at Paly over last piece of electrical wire and cradles week’s spring break. “That’s what’s the wad in her hand. so hard about it. It’s all random and Think of this as your brain, she that’s the worst part of the disease.” says. With MS, white cells incor- With her tremendous sense of hu- rectly attack the brain, causing the mor — she wears a tiara in this year’s various side effects. school picture — and a passion to “If you ever have a short in a continue a normal life, Brockmann lamp, you could wrap electric tape has taken her condition head on. On around the wire and it would work, Saturday, for example, she will par- right?” she said. The brain is similar, ticipate in the 2005 Silicon Valley it’s protective shell grows back, “but MS Walk alongside a team of Paly if it gets attacked again, it will get teachers, staff and students, walking cut,” she added. under the name, “Brock’s Flock.” The medical world doesn’t know Each walker has pledged to raise why some people develop MS. Any- $250 toward finding a cure for MS. one can be diagnosed, but there are Brockmann said 25 percent of all some patterns. Twice as many walk money stays in the area be- women as men have the disease, and cause of Stanford University and it occurs more often in people with UC San Francisco’s extensive MS northern European ancestry. research labs. Because the symptoms of MS “We’re so close to a cure. I don’t vary from person to person, it is in- just hope for it, I believe it,” she said. credibly hard to diagnose and some- “Once that happens, because it’s a one with MS may not know they neurological disease, the floodgates have it for a long time. Brockmann will open for other debilitating dis- knew something was wrong after eases like Alzheimer’s.” she had Amelia in 2002 and didn’t Brockmann holds a naturally pos- return to her full level of energy — itive outlook about everything in for two years. life. She doesn’t hide behind any The six months before diagnosis pretentious fronts, she laughs loud- were the worst, she said. She was ly and freely and will have an ani- dizzy to the point of falling down, mated conversation with anyone bumping into walls and throwing up. about any topic. Her classroom at She could not close her eyes without Paly, where she has taught students tumbling over. When a fatigue hit with learning disabilities for five that “even sleep doesn’t cure,” she years, is proof of her optimism. was compelled to see a doctor. A collage of student school pic- At the Palo Alto Medical Foun- tures fills a huge cork board by her dation, she was tested for various desk. The photos are joined by (continued on page 10) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 7 Watch for your Upfront mail-in ballot to arrive April 5! News Digest PALO ALTO HAS A PROBLEM... Emerson Street nonprofit burglarized Palo Alto’s storm drain system fails national and regional standards. The United Nations Association Gift Shop and Information Center on Some of our storm drains are nearly 100 years old. Pipes are undersized, Emerson Street was robbed sometime between Saturday evening and ear- severely deteriorated and need repair or replacement. Parts of Palo Alto ly Monday morning, suffering about $380 in damages to the front door and losing about $5,000 of ethnic jewelry. have no storm drains at all. Police told volunteers that the robber, or robbers, used a manhole cov- er to smash in the front door after trying unsuccessfully to enter the store through a barred back window. The store closed at 5 p.m. Saturday and police did not notify a store as- sociate until early Monday morning after a passerby saw the shattered front door and called police, leaving a more than 30-hour window for the crime, said store volunteer Maria Meyer. Police could not be reached for comment. Meyer said about four trays of the store’s most expensive jewelry, in- cluding rings made of old silver and garnished with coral and turquoise, Homer Avenue at Bryant Street, 3/9/1995 Embarcadero Road, 3/9/1995 Clara Drive, 12/29/2003 were stolen. Most of the jewelry was antique and came from Afghanistan and India. WE HAVE THE RIGHT SOLUTION... As of Monday afternoon, police told volunteers they had no suspects. Officers also said jewelry thieves usually sell the items at flea markets, The 7 most critical projects have been identified by an independent citizens’ said Meyer. panel. These projects, which extend across Palo Alto and include nearly the The UNA Gift Shop and Information Center is staffed entirely by vol- entire length of Alma, are: unteers. It is a nonprofit organization that supports the United Nations. T Construct new pump station at To view the map “It just seems so strange that that could happen. It doesn’t seem like of proposed projects, something that would happen in downtown Palo Alto, using a manhole San Francisquito Creek cover to smash in a store,” said Shelly Kosak, a management team mem- T visit Install new trunk line on Channing and www.sd4pa.com ber of the store. ■ Lincoln Avenues —Alexandria Rocha T Install storm drain system in Southgate neighborhood Vote YES T Extend Gailen/Bibbits storm drain to Adobe Creek pump station on T Extend Clara Drive storm drains to Matadero pump station ‘It Oughta be a law’ contest nets five proposals Storm T Improve Matadero pump station and feeder storm drains From consumer privacy to prescription drugs to sales tax, proposed state Drains T Install new catch basins and pipelines in southbound Alma Street laws in State Sen. Joe Simitian’s “There Oughta Be A Law” contest are for an eclectic mix. Palo Alto This Measure provides the most benefit for the lowest cost. Pay-as-you-go Simitian (D-Palo Alto) reviewed 129 bill ideas submitted by citizens for a eliminates the need for bond and finance charges. The typical homeowner will within and outside of his district for his annual contest. low-cost, see a fee increase of less than $70 per year. “In past years, I’ve selected two or three winners,’’ Simitian said in a written statement. “But there were just so many exceptional proposals this common- Safeguards are included in this Measure: year. ... It’s an eclectic mix.’’ sense T 12-year sunset clause The five winning entries propose to require drivers passing tow trucks approach. T and emergency crews to move into the next lane or to slow down to a rea- Specific list of capital improvements sonable speed; stop businesses from showing entire debit card numbers T Cap on potential inflation increases on receipts; reduce the California Secretary of State Office’s fees for pro- T Independent oversight committee cessing adoption-related documents; establish a program to allow certain pharmacies to accept and dispense unused prescription drugs; and reduce This is a fiscally responsible Measure. An independent citizens’ panel has sales tax paperwork for self-employed individuals and small businesses thoroughly researched our storm drain system needs and developed a sensible, from quarterly to yearly filings. pragmatic plan to fix the most critical problems first—without paying finance Three of the five winning entries will first be heard in the Senate on charges. Tuesday. Local contest winners will travel to Sacramento to testify on be- half of their proposals. ■ HOW THIS MEASURE WORKS... —Bay City News Storm drain fees are based on impervious surface or property size. Since it is Bomb threat evacuates Paly campus impractical to measure the impervious surface of all single family homes in Palo On their first day back from spring break, Palo Alto High School stu- Alto the following formula determines their monthly charge. dents were evacuated from their classrooms onto the football field after T Vote YES Less than 6,000 square feet $ 8/month someone made a bomb threat on the campus Monday morning. and T 6,000–10,999 square feet $10/month Palo Alto Police Officer Tom Pohl said an unidentified male called 911 return T 11,000 square feet or larger $14/month about 9:45 a.m. from a pay phone at the Town and Country Village your shopping center across the street, telling the dispatcher there was a bomb For all other properties—commercial, industrial and multi-family residential— at the school. ballot by the storm drain fee is determined by the amount of impervious surface. After hearing from police, the school’s administration decided to evac- April 26. uate students onto the campus’ football field. Police searched the empty Homeowners will pay 36% of the total fees collected and the remaining 64% campus for anything suspicious with the help of Paly staff members. will be paid by the commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential prop- Sgt. Steve Herrera said officers focused on scouring areas where stu- dents and administrators congregate, such as the tower building, cafete- erty owners. The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce; Silicon Valley Association of ria, library, student center and bathrooms. Realtors, Palo Alto District; Palo Alto Unified School District; Roche Palo Alto; After 30 minutes, police declared the campus safe for students to re- Hewlett Packard Co.; Stanford University; and Varian Medical Systems under- turn to their rooms. Parents were sent an e-mail advisory and the school stand the critical need and have endorsed this Measure. day continued as normal. Both Herrera and Pohl said they didn’t know if it was a student. “Unless somebody comes forward with some information, we’re prob- ably not going to be able to solve this,” Herrera said. Paly Principal Scott Laurence, who has a 20-year-long career with the school, said he could not recall any other bomb threats made on the campus. “From what I know there isn’t anything going on at school that would have caused this,” Laurence said Monday afternoon after the school day had resumed. “It’s the first day back from a week off, and I know there is not testing going on.” Pohl has asked anyone with information regarding the bomb threat to call 329-2637. ■ —Alexandria Rocha ON THE WEB: The latest local news headlines at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Paid for by Storm Drains for Palo Alto; John P. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 9 Your Personal Best Vision Awaits! Upfront to that method, as is the inability of Another old-fashioned solution — custom Wavefront Council the department’s IT system to handle air sirens — caught the attention of (continued from page 3) that many addresses. Mary Carey Schaefer, who asked residence or business. Duveneck/St. Francis neighbor- why Palo Alto wouldn’t consider us- One of the more unusual ideas city hood leader Karen White thought the ing them if San Francisco was in- staff members are exploring is to ac- improvements will be effective, but stalling them now. quire an AM radio channel over emphasized the importance of using “It’s such a basic thing. ... It’s sure which the city could broadcast emer- both high-tech and low-tech meth- to get people’s attention,” Schaefer gency information. An alternative ods. said. would be to work with an existing “We need to have a range of ways, Schaefer also believed it unwise, station, such as Stanford’s KZSU, high tech and low tech, based on the not to mention unsafe, to house the Contois said. emergency or unique circumstances,” emergency response center in the Although Contois worked with White said, noting that earthquakes basement of City Hall. community members to develop the are handled differently than moun- The discussion of the emergency- Custom Wavefront LASIK produces statistically plan, residents had mixed views of tain lion sightings. alert system comes just two weeks better results with improved night vision. the proposed upgrades. One idea that The dangers of relying on electric- before the city holds an emergency Barron Park leader Doug Moran ad- ity raised one resident’s eyebrows. preparedness drill on Tuesday, April Dr. Jay Bansal offers both the Intralase and Near vocated for — an e-mail distribution Cordless phones must be plugged in 19. The simulated earthquake will Vision CK procedures. list that could notify thousands of to function, Christine Martin noted in involve council members in addition residents with the click of a mouse a letter to the council. Contois agreed to fire, police, public works and util- Dr. Jay Bansal has performed over 15,000 — isn’t being considered at this that power failures could be prob- ities staff. The media will also play a LASIK procedures. point. lem, and said that’s why emergency- role in the morning drill. ■ Contois said residents’ concerns response organizations are now rec- Senior Staff Writer Jocelyn Dong Wavescan 12 Months over the police department having ommending household emergency can be reached at jdong@paweek- their e-mail addresses is a roadblock kits include a traditional phone. ly.com.

eye exam! FINANCING* Lawn bowling ficial turf to reduce maintenance costs San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, On approved credit. (continued from page 3) and advertising to increase member- designed the field. Call today to schedule a FREE eye exam: ship. To that end, an open house will The club hosts numerous tourna- jack gets a point. The round’s win- be held on the weekend of April 16- ments throughout the year, including a 1.800.Laser45 ning team also gets an additional 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Big Game” competition with bowlers 1174 Castro St., #112, Mountain View, CA 94040 point for every other bowl closer to Meanwhile, the club is renegotiat- from Berkeley, mirroring Stanford www.laservue.com the jack than the other team’s. At the ing its lease with the city, which ex- University’s football rivalry with UC end of the game, the team with the pired in March. As part of discussions, Berkeley. The winner of this minia- most points wins. club leaders wrote a business plan that ture “Big Game” wins a meat ax. When asked about the proposed in- aims to raise more than $40,000 by Longtime Palo Altan Lois Qualls, creased fees, Pereira, 74, expressed 2009, mostly through a combination an 82-year-old retired Gunn High concern about the older players on of rentals and fees. This year, they School nurse, met her third husband fixed incomes. only expect to make $9,711. playing the game in Palo Alto. It’s a “If they’re going to charge, I’ll still “We recognize the financial pres- good pace for her and allows her to Jay Bansal, M.D. A medical corporation come. But what about the others?” sures on all cities in California, but stretch her muscles on a sunny day. Pereira asked. He carefully rolled a feel we are a valuable asset worthy of “It’s ideal for older people — and few bowls and then added: “This preservation into the future,” the pres- younger people,” she said, while country is wonderful, but they don’t ident wrote in a recent edition of the chasing after the elusive jack last do enough for seniors. ... $1 or $2 is club’s newsletter. week. “What else can an 82-year-old not a lot, but it’s the idea.” The Civil Works Administration woman do?” ■ The club is also considering other built the lawn green on the sight of a Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino options to raise money, such as rent- razed hospital in 1933. John can be e-mailed at bdagostino@ 20% ing out the clubhouse, putting in arti- McLaren, the driving force behind paweekly.com duced, by later recreating where the section where the event took place, Trial witness and Hopkins were standing , also testified that the officers verbal- (continued from page 3) that the person in question couldn’t ly tried to make Hopkins comply, OFF bors, refused to hand over his identi- have clearly seen the baton strikes. used force when that failed, then es- fication or follow orders and physi- Meanwhile, Burns testified that the calated that force as needed. Womens cally threatened them. criminal investigation was flawed be- Although Hopkins was arrested for While Burns was on the stand cause the three sergeants didn’t thor- interfering with the officers, he was & Mens Monday, the prosecuting attorney ac- oughly interview Kan and Lee, and never charged with a crime. He is cused him of finding ways to excuse because they also didn’t interview all black and accuses the Asian-Ameri- the two officers’ behavior “after the the witnesses. can officers of targeting him because fact,” ignoring contradictory state- Swimsuits The internal affairs probe discov- of his race. ments from the two officers. Waite ered additional witnesses the criminal Burns — who occasionally had Speedo, Tyr, said Lee claimed the alleged victim investigators never interviewed. difficulty remembering what the of- tried to hit the officer with his car Burns also noted that one of the in- Nike Swim door, yet did not stick by that story vestigating officers, Sgt. Con ficers and other interviewees told him and more. consistently. Moloney, said that he felt something — admitted that investigating other Burns said he believed Lee felt was wrong immediately and “came to police officers is a challenge. April 8 threatened by the car door, and that a conclusion with limited informa- “It’s difficult in that sometimes the two officers were looking at the tion.” there are personality issues going on, through “totality of the circumstances” when Other than briefly on the night in but essentially the facts are the facts,” they decided upon their actions. question, Kan and Lee refused to talk he said. April 22 Waite also questioned why Burns to the criminal investigators but were Testimony in the trial could wrap- believed the officers’ versions of required to talk to the internal affairs up next week. If the two officers are events, not a witness who said Hop- team, according to Waite. convicted of the felony charge they kins was standing still when the offi- Burns, surrounded by various could face up to three years in cers struck him. Burns said he de- blown-up photographs of the inter- prison.■

“You still don’t know what’s going her,” said Clough, her husband. “In- Brockmann on, but at least you have a name for it.” stead of sending her flowers, they have (continued from page 7) Like Brockmann, those diagnosed organized this team. It’s indicative of conditions, including anemia and ver- with MS today are usually treated the way she makes friends and the tigo. Finally, an MRI revealed lesions with a medication to slow progression way she gives of herself without ever on her brain and a spinal tap showed of the disease. They still battle symp- asking for anything.” 526 Waverley St., Palo Alto white cells in her spinal fluid. Doctors toms, but most live normal life spans. So far, Brock’s Flock has raised 650.328.8555 knew it was MS. “In the past, she’s only done stuff nearly $2,000 toward MS research. ■ swimtowin.com “It’s the day your world shifts. It’s a for other people, students, family, me. For more information on the MS weird day. It’s thank god I have an an- Now suddenly everyone has to be Walk, go to www.nationalmssociety. *not valid with other discounts, Illusions, Sunsuitss, or Fastskins swer, I’m not crazy,” Brockmann said. there for her. It’s a foreign thing for org/CAU/home/ Page 10 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly UPCOMING EVENTS

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Clyde L. Barker Barker of Irvine and Andre Avant of Theresa Solomon Clyde L. Barker, 55, principal in- Oakland; and one granddaughter. Theresa Talmadge Solomon, 85, a stallation technician at the Stanford Services have been held. longtime resident of Redwood City, Linear Accelerator Center, died of Donations in his memory may be died March 18. an apparent heart attack March 28. made to the Juvenile Diabetes Re- She was born June 12, 1919, in Ilo AESTHETIC AND He collapsed while preparing to search Foundation International, Ilo, the Philippines, and spent her play racquetball and could not be re- 120 Wall St., 19th Floor, New York, early years in Cebu and Manila. She GENERAL vived. NY 10005; or Emmanuel Baptist was studying to be a teacher when He was born Aug. 6, 1948, in the Church Children’s Ministries, 467 war broke out, and she was ordered DERMATOLOGY Bronx and came to California in N. White Road, San Jose, CA to report as a prisoner in Santo 1969. He began work as a summer 95127. Tomas. After the war, she moved to student at the Stanford Linear Ac- San Francisco to be with her family. celerator Center and never left. He Melva A. Lenox It was there that she met and married attended San Mateo College and Jack Solomon. LASER HAIR REMOVAL worked in the shipping-and-receiv- Melva A. Lenox, 78, a 37-year They resided in Redwood City, BOTOX • LASER VEIN THERAPY ing department, as well as chipping resident of Palo Alto, died March where they raised their daughter, LASER RESURFACING • COLLAGEN in to work in the fabrication shop 31. Jacqueline. and drafting department. He took She was raised in Maplewood, She was a strong believer in the AGE SPOT REMOVAL • OBAJI PEELS classes in drafting and eventually be- N.J., received a bachelor’s degree importance of education and was a PHYSICIAN DESIGNED SKIN CARE gan work as a cable-installation tech- from Bembroke College, Brown life-long learner. She was intensely CUSTOM BLEND MAKE UP nician, installing countless miles of University in 1947, and a master’s proud of her Jewish heritage. She cable over the years. degree in Educational Psychology enjoyed travel and experiencing the He met Shyla Watson in 1988 and form the University of San Francis- customs and traditions of different 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE they married in 1993. co in 1975. cultures, but her family and friends IN BOTOX INJECTIONS He had a passion for racquetball She was a resource specialist in were most important to her. and coached a Stanford team that the Palo Alto Unified School Dis- She is survived by her brother, Bill FREE COSMETIC CONSULTATION took sixth place in the collegiate na- trict for 18 years, retiring in 1988. Talmadge of Daly City; her daugh- tionals, the first time Stanford She was in Leadership Palo Alto in ter, Jacqueline, and son-in-law, Bob JEAN GORDON, M.D. PH.D. placed that high in a national rac- 1992 and was a founder of the Ear- Cory, of Ferndale; her niece, Betsy, STANFORD-TRAINED, BOARD-CERTIFIED quetball championship. ly Literacy Program through and her husband, Bob Norris, of He was one of the best-known Avenidas. Oakland; and many other nieces and 2660 SOLACE PL, SUITE C. MTN. VIEW racquetball players in the Bay Area. She traveled extensively and was nephews. He coached and gave individual and an avid sailor, tap dancer and San Services have been held. 650.938.6559 group lessons in the sport. Francisco 49ers fan. In addition to racquetball, he par- She is survived by her husband BIRTHS ticipated in youth and adult basket- of 57 years, Stanley; three sons and ball programs at the Community their wives, Larry of San Jose, Bob Center in East Palo Alto and volun- of Palo Alto, and Steven of St. Marian and Steven Williams “The Stanford Challenge” teered for his church, Emmanuel Louis, Mo.; sister, Ilene, and broth- of Palo Alto, a son, Feb. 5. Baptist, in San Jose. er, Edwin, both of New Jersey; and Jennifer Potter and Antoine He will be remembered by six grandsons. Brooks of Menlo Park, a daugh- Featuring the Best in College Tennis at friends as a very easygoing person Memorial donations may be ter, Feb. 20. Stanford’s Taube Tennis Center with an infectious smile. made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Lynn Mickleburgh and He is survived by his wife, Shyla 200 South Hanley, Suite 620, Clay- David Bingham of Menlo Park, Proudly Presented by Barker of Oakland; sons, Rahsaan ton, MO 63105. a son, March 17.

6:30 p.m.; attempted robbery. 2100 block Lincoln Street, 3/27, CASHIN COMPANY REALTORS Pulse 100 block University Avenue, 3/25, 5:48 p.m.; rape. (continued from previous page) 9:19 p.m.; battery. First block Newell Road, 3/28, 7:46 a.m.; Unlisted location, 3/29, 7:56 a.m.; child domestic violence. Stanford Men Follow up ...... 1 abuse. 2700 block Gonzaga Street, 3/28, VS Foot chase ...... 1 Menlo Park 12:28 a.m.; domestic violence. Found property ...... 2 500 block Willow Road, 3/24, 10:35 a.m.; 100 block Abelia Way, 3/28, 12:28 p.m.; Info. case ...... 1 spousal abuse. domestic violence. USC — Friday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. Lost property ...... 3 800 block Willow Road, 3/25, 8:49 p.m.; 100 block Verbena Drive, 3/28, Medical aid ...... 1 robbery. 12:28 p.m.; domestic violence. UCLA — Saturday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. Meet citizen ...... 2 1100 block Sevier Avenue, 3/25, 1700 block Woodland Avenue, 3/28, Misc. sex crime ...... 1 9:49 p.m.; attempted murder. 12:28 p.m.; domestic violence. 2700 block Fordham Street, 3/28, 1:59 PEPPERDINE — Tuesday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m. Missing person ...... 2 East Palo Alto Other/misc...... 6 p.m.; battery. 2300 block University Avenue, 3/25, CAL — Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. Psychiatric hold ...... 1 1100 block Jervis Avenue, 3/28, 9:21 5:32 a.m.; rape. Restraining order violation ...... 1 p.m.; domestic violence. 2100 block Capitol Avenue, 3/25, Subject stop ...... 3 1800 block W. Bayshore Road, 3/29, 11:30 a.m.; domestic violence. Vandalism ...... 4 7:43 a.m.; domestic violence. 1100 block O’Connor Street, 3/26, Warrant arrest ...... 6 2400 block Menalto Avenue, 3/29, 12:47 3:56 a.m.; shooting into occupied vehicle or Welfare check ...... 1 p.m.; elder abuse. dwelling. 1800 block E. Bayshore Road, 3/30, 5:14 VIOLENT CRIMES 1100 block Gaillardia Way, 3/26, p.m.; battery. Palo Alto 12:47 p.m.; domestic violence. 200 block Verbena Drive, 3/30, 5:39 4000 block Middlefield Road, 3/24, 10 2400 block University Avenue, 3/26, p.m.; shooting. p.m.; arson. 4:23 p.m.; arson. 2200 block Capitol Avenue, 3/31, 3:50 Unlisted location, 3/24, 12:58 p.m.; do- 1100 block Jervis Avenue, 3/27, a.m.; robbery. mestic violence. 12:41 p.m.; shooting into occupied vehicle 2500 block Hazelwood Way, 3/31, 9:10 400 block University Avenue, 3/25, or dwelling. p.m.; assault with a deadly weapon. Native Palo Altan wishes to buy a North Palo Alto home for her family. We are both in our mid 40’s and active in our church and community. We want to preserve and pass on some of Palo Alto’s wonderful traditions and history so that our daughter and others may also enjoy them. Ticket information:1.800.782.6367 If you are considering selling your home, please contact us. www.gostanford.com We will pay fair market value, (650) 331-1642

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 13 Editorial Vote to fix Palo Alto’s storm-drain system Property owners should support this storm-drain fee increase, with its safeguards and oversight, SpectrumEditorials, letters and opinions and not get distracted by diversions ome opponents of the storm-drain fee increase placed before Barron Park beauty During the winter after he was mental review of complaints. Palo Palo Alto property owners this month in a mail ballot acknowl- Editor, maimed by the officers, he recu- Alto should follow the model of S edge that the city’s aging and inadequate drainage system may How the heck did we get from a perated in my home in Palo Alto other communities that use exter- need improvement and expansion. discussion of possible traffic calm- with my family. As a critical-care nal review. But some say the city should first take out the Chaucer Street ing to a push for sidewalks in Bar- nurse, I witnessed Albert’s suffer- The police department, well re- bridge — which has caused major flooding in 1998, in the mid- ron Park? The most wonderful at- ing. spected in this community, should 1950s and at other times. tribute of Barron Park is that While his shattered knee and welcome public scrutiny. Others say they object to classifying storm drains as a city utility, people are out of their houses and face slowly healed, my husband CeCi Kettendorf rather than paying for improvements out of the city’s General Fund. in the streets. and I had many good talks with Grove Avenue Still others say the city is just generally bloated with staff and People here use their neighbor- him. All his hopes are for his chil- Palo Alto services and voting against the storm-drain fee will convey a cut- hood as an extension of their dren’s futures. That winter, Albert the-budget-first message to city officials. (See this week’s cover homes, which is one of the most limped to each of his children’s Mismanaged money story, Guest Opinion columns and letters to the editor for a range of sought-after goals of urban plan- sport or school events, coached his Editor, views.) ning. There are entire books writ- daughter’s team and chauffeured City Hall wants you to believe The Weekly in the past has objected to creation of special ten on analyzing and achieving his children, all the while suffering that temporary puddles on road- enterprise funds, with separate fees, to fund items such as storm what we have in Barron Park — I from his injuries. ways are a major problem so you suspect that the lack of sidewalks The money paid to Albert by will approve a new tax, but our drains — so we agree, in principle, with some opponents to this fee substantially contributes to this. Palo Alto clearly acknowledges the public works director confirmed on increase. But, as we editorialized last September when the City With sidewalks, one must step officers’ misdeeds. Sadly, there Oct. 4, 2002, that, “our system is in Council voted to schedule a spring vote on the matter, we do not up and down curbs or negotiate a was little left after legal and med- fairly good condition now.” believe that is sufficient reason not to support this measure. wheelchair (such as my mother’s) ical expenses — poor compensa- City Hall refuses to pay for The current storm-drain fee of $4.25 per month was created in around cement structures. Without tion for years of pain and impair- street-drain maintenance out of the 1989. sidewalks, unexpected things de- ment. city’s income because the comfort The proposal before property owners would raise the fee to $10 light a walker, such as a delicious District Attorney Peter Waite is of Palo Alto’s senior staff has been per month for typical residential parcels. Commercial fees are based chanterelle mushroom from be- courageous in prosecuting the of- placed above the needs of city res- on impervious areas. More than 55 percent of the fees generated tween a tree and street, tiny birds ficers who beat this slim, 60-year- idents. will come from commercial property owners, making this a great nesting on flowery bushes that old, graying man who had com- Palo Alto has 300 managers for deal for residents. bring a child back each day to mitted no crime. They beat him for 800 employees. Yet city employees The higher-level fee would raise an estimated $35 million over check on their progress, or trap- one reason: because he is black. have operated private businesses 12 years, half of which would go to seven specific projects, door spiders peeking out from their It is time that Palo Alto estab- with city equipment on city time delineated in a sidebar to the cover story. door in the dirt. lishes an independent citizen re- and nobody knew it until Menlo Ballots mailed to about 19,700 property owners, both residential Little of this would be there with view board to evaluate all com- Park called. and commercial, must be returned by April 26, and the fee must be sidewalks. plaints of police misconduct — not More than 150 managers are approved by a majority of those responding to go into effect. Some think sidewalks are about solely complaints of racial bias. It paid more than $100,000 a year, A similar proposal was defeated in September 2000 — thanks in safety — however, I have not heard is a disservice to the community plus retirement benefits. They get that this is an issue in Barron Park to rely solely upon internal depart- part to the Weekly’s opposition to what we considered a poorly (continued on page 17) conceived, badly presented plan. It had no “sunset clause” and no or that we have a substantial histo- ry of accidents due to lack of side- ceiling, or cap, on future increases — deficiencies quickly noted by walks. If measures are needed to some property owners who just didn’t trust the city staff not to raise slow cars, perhaps we can discuss YOUR TURN the fee unreasonably over the years. that. Why support this fee increase? For one thing, the 2000 storm- Suburban life is often manicured The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on issues of local drain fee hike proposal was significantly more vague than the and structured to a deadly degree. interest. present plan — which lists specific projects with dollar amounts We must be very careful and very estimated for each project. No one should ever be asked to support thoughtful before we start altering What do you think? How do you feel about Palo Alto’s proposed a blank check such as the 2000 fee proposal. this major feature of our neighbor- storm-drain fee increase? This time, in addition to listing the major elements that will be hood. constructed or expanded, the proposed fee increase has a sunset Winter Dellenbach La Para Avenue Letters: Address to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, clause that requires renewed voter approval in 12 years. It also has or hand-deliver to 703 High St., (at Forest Avenue), Palo Alto. an annual cap of 6 percent per year or the rate of inflation, Palo Alto Fax: (650) 326-3928 whichever is lower, for anything above the $10. E-mail: [email protected] And it will have an “oversight committee” charged with assuring that funds are expended as advertised, and that the city staff follows Hopkins heartbreak up on finding unspecified “innovative ways” to reduce peak runoff Editor, from heavy storms. A recent article in your newspa- No anonymous letters or “open letters” to other organizations or individuals will The fee already is a compromise from the $13.90 fee per covering abuse by two Palo be printed. Please provide your name, street address and daytime telephone Alto police officers will undoubt- number. Please keep length to 250 words or less. We reserve the right to edit con- recommended in 2003 by a Blue Ribbon Task Force named by the tributions for length and style and for factual errors known to us. City Council, but shelved as politically unpalatable. edly cause heartbreak and harm to the victim, Albert Hopkins. The The major projects in a scaled-back plan thus are those judge in the case held that infor- considered the highest priority, benefiting the greatest number of mation you published was inad- residents and users of streets. Good storm drains also safeguard missible as evidence. property values, reduce driving hazards during storms and reduce Yet you rashly published rumor, health hazards when storm waters flood into and back up the distortion, hearsay and unfounded separate city sewer system. allegations, harming Albert’s good An upgraded storm-drain system also might be able to channel name and causing his children off most storm waters before peak storm flows from upstream reach pain. The community holds you, a the creek sections flowing through Palo Alto. community paper, to a higher stan- There is nothing wrong with some residents pushing for faster dard. action on the half-century-old Chaucer Street Bridge bottleneck on I have known Albert for many San Francisquito Creek. They should keep the heat on. But it is years. He coached my sons in Palo short-sighted to demand that the incredibly complex, multi- Alto Little League and YMCA jurisdictional creek problems be resolved before Palo Alto does basketball. When the elementary something about its antiquated, inadequate storm drains. school PTA asked for help, he of- It’s time for property owners to recognize a definite community ten came forward. Over the years, need and, in their own self interest, support a well-conceived he has mentored two local youths approach to a longstanding infrastructure problem. in need of male role models and guidance. Page 14 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Guest Opinions It’s time to fix Palo Alto’s storm- Questionable storm drains are just runoff plumbing another tax in fee clothing

by Bern Beecham by Mary Carlstead During my five years on the council, I’ve We don’t buy rain. Properties don’t con- hen my wife, been a strong supporter of reinvesting in s the storm-drain nect to the storm drains, and owners don’t Cheryl, and I our community. In this half decade, my col- project feasible pay a connecting fee as with some utilities, W bought our leagues and I have directed $65 million in Iand necessary? I such as the $19.25 a month for the sewer then-dilapidated house capital investments to maintain and improve don’t know. I’ve lis- connection and “wastewater treatment,” a 25 years ago, we could our General Fund infrastructure. And in the tened to both sides, genteel way of saying sewage disposal. see sunlight streaming previous decade, Palo Alto invested $73 but I’m not an engi- It’s been raining lately — happens every into the attic. We did million. neer. Non-engineers year. Palo Alto averages about 16 inches an- not need a complex At the same time, we’ve significantly re- on the handpicked nually — but not all at once. Certainly there cost-benefit analysis duced General Fund expenses. I led the ef- Blue Ribbon Task is puddling and ponding — but there has to tell us the roof sim- fort three years ago to cut our expenses per- Force, who were never been any study on how many resi- ply had to be fixed. manently and will support more reductions briefed by city staff, dences or businesses have ever been flooded We also discovered some long-ignored this year. say it is. or how long the ponding remains in the plumbing problems — and even though But that won’t build or rebuild our storm But a professional civil engineer on that streets. those were not immediately visible we drains. same task force opposes it. I’m not con- Drains get clogged with leaves and debris, knew they also needed fixing. Our city-owned utilities are among the vinced either. Has a detailed cost-benefit which is going to happen no matter what. Palo Alto residents have an important and best anywhere. Our financial ratings are su- analysis or a “peer review” by independent The tide is a big factor. If it’s high, the water unusual ballot measure arriving in their perb. For years, our utilities rates have been civil engineers ever been done? If so, where has no place to go. Alma Street has ponded mailboxes just about now. lower than PG&E’s. And our customers, are those reports? as long as there has been an Alma Street. It Each homeowner will receive a mail-in both residential and commercial, give us But even if justified from an engineering may inconvenience speeding, hot-shot mo- ballot to vote on upgrading and repairing outstanding marks for service and reliabil- standpoint, my issue is with the funding. torists, but they should just slow down. The our 100-year-old storm-drain system by au- ity. Our utility system stays at the top be- This is a capital improvement “tax” pond won’t be there long. thorizing an increase in our storm-drain cause we continually reinvest in it. wrapped in “fee clothing,” a pseudo tax that The school board is using a picture of a fees. Now it’s time to do the same for our cannot be deducted from itemized income flooded Duveneck School to promote an With few (but vocal) exceptions, everyone storm-drain system. tax forms. This “fee-tax” can go up yearly by emotional “yes” vote. But in 1998 Duveneck in Palo Alto who has studied our storm- This storm-drain measure includes some the lesser of 6 percent or the local Consumer flooded from San Francisquito Creek roaring drain system agrees that the system does important rate-payer safeguards that weren’t Price Index rate of inflation. over its banks near the Chaucer Street Bridge not come up to standard. Simply put, our in the measure voters rejected in 2000. This We pay two taxes to the Santa Clara Val- and rushing down Dana, Hamilton, Forest, system should handle all storms that occur new measure includes: ley Water District, both deductible, for “Safe and Pitman over anything in its path down- more frequently than every 10 years. 1) A sunset clause — the fee expires in 12 and Clean Creeks” and “Flood Control.” Are hill toward the bay. But large areas of our town don’t even years unless voters renew it; we getting flood-control value for the dollars A school neighbor found fish in the swim- meet a three- or four-year standard, and 2) A detailed list of improvements — this already spent on existing programs? Are we ming pool! The very high tide was in, and the some areas have no storm drains at all! is no blank check but a specific list of items; getting our monies worth? Creek water had nowhere to go. Storm drains We’ve come a long way: A citizen’s pan- 3) A cap on potential inflation increases, These drains are pipes, like sewers, gas and pumps could not have prevented the el has worked with our engineers to find a which cannot exceed 6 percent; and mains and water mains — but with a big dif- chaos. It was nature at its worst. Storm drains solution for us. They’ve come up with the 4) An independent oversight committee to ference. Storm drains are under city-owned will not fix creek overflowing caused by a right solution, one that most of my City streets, which connect to city-owned gutters, Council colleagues and I believe in. (continued on page 17) which channel God-given rain. (continued on page 17) Streetwise What will you do with the extra hour of daylight? Question and interviews by Daniel Grujic. Photographs by Kevin Hagen. Asked near Post Office on University Avenue, Palo Alto.

Alice Liu Rosine Ferber Allen Duperot Mary Randall Mario Sikorski Resident at Stanford Hospital Art therapist Employment counselor Homemaker Economist/entrepreneur Forest Avenue, Palo Alto Edgewood Drive, Palo Alto Tolsier Street, Newark Waverley Street, Palo Alto Waverley Street, Palo Alto

“I didn’t even realize it was coming up.” “I’d like to paint more; to have more “I’d like to do more yard work, so I don’t “Use it for walking, being outdoors.” “Daylight Savings is good for the econo- time for creativity.” have to do it all on the weekends.” my, but it’s not good for the body clock.”

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 15 Community Day at Stanford University Sunday, April 10 • 10am to 4pm

Join Stanford University for a free, fun-filled, family oriented open house.

First 750 kids to visit the Cantor Arts Center get a free athletics giveaway!

10 a.m.: 1 p.m.: • University Public Worship, multi-faith service, • Jeff Koseff and Buzz Thompson, directors of Memorial Church. Rabbi Patricia Karlin the Stanford Institute for the Environment, Neumann will preach. All are welcome. “Environmental Sustainability.” Building 200. Childcare available for children preschool • Discovering Dickens, a community reading age or younger. project discussion at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center. • The Cantor Arts Center opens. The first 750 kids to visit receive free athletics giveaways. 2 p.m.: • Hoover Tower opens free of charge, offering • Dr. Tom Robinson, associate professor of pediatrics and medicine, talks about extraordinary views of the area. “Keeping Kids Healthy and Fit,” Building • Athletic events on Serra Mall and in the Oval 200. • Arts, culture and music events on Serra Mall • Charles Junkerman, dean of continuing stud- • Bicycle events on Lasuen Mall ies, talks about the 100 Stones/100 Days • Kids’ activities in Memorial Court project at the Cantor Arts Center. • Health Fair on Serra Mall 3 p.m.: • Science and research in front of Hoover • Physicists Robert Byer, Andrei Linde, Doug Tower and in Dohrmann Grove Osheroff and Helen Quinn discuss the • Learning technology of tomorrow in greatest achievements in physics in the last Wallenberg Hall 100 years, Building 200. • Highwheeler bicycle races at Stanford 11 a.m.: Stadium Founders’ Celebration begins at Memorial 4 p.m.: Court with procession to the Mausoleum. Exhibits and programs close. The Cantor Arts Mausoleum open to the public. Center remains open until 5 p.m.

Ride your bike to Community Day! Valet bike parking with safety check available!

For more information: http://communityday.stanford.edu 650-724-2933

Page 16 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Spectrum A COMPANY OF AUTHORS More than 20 Stanford faculty discussing Letters Beecham ways. their just-published books on a wide variety of topics (continued from page 14) (continued from page 15) Finally, some of our residents who were flooded by San Francis- off every other Friday, 12 holi- assure what voters approve is what quito Creek in 1998 now oppose SATURDAY,APRIL 16, 2-6 PM days, 12 sick days, 10 “profes- will be built. upgrading our storm-drain system, sional leave” days, and five weeks In addition, the projects will be pushing instead for a quick removal The Stanford Humanities Center of vacation after five years. That’s funded on a “pay as you go” basis of the Chaucer Street bridge. I’m (Old Bowman Alumni Center) 17 weeks off a year. so there are no bond charges or in- very sympathetic to those harmed Free Parking Tightening management and terest, a savings of millions of dol- by the flood. But it’s wrong to hold zero-base budgeting are long over- lars. the rest of the city up for ransom, An afternoon of book talk about the due, but our City Council has a And homeowners get something especially when three cities, two hard time telling managers “no” of a bargain. Homeowners pay a counties and the federal govern- Chess Queen, the Queer Wars, and has been unable to operate nominal fee based on the overall ment control what we do to the Medieval Tapestry, Christopher Marlowe, Palo Alto as efficiently as other size of each parcel — an increase bridge. cities with comparable amenities. of $5.75 per month, for a total of As frustrated as I am with the Sodom, Proust, Islands, Picasso, So it’s up to us to do it for them. $10 for most homeowners. long federal process, we nonethe- The Vinland Map, and many other subjects If not, it will be “spending as usu- Businesses pay according to the less have made more progress to- al” and soon you will be asked to actual amount of impervious sur- ward solving the creek-flooding pay additional fees for other basic face running off into our storm problem in the past five years than Special Guests, municipal services as more and drains — meaning rooftops, park- in the previous 50. Joseph Kanon along with Nathaniel Rich more are turned into utilities. ing lots, roadways and sidewalks. The 1998 flooding caused great Your “no” vote on the special Businesses will thus pay for nearly hardship and millions of dollars of marking their exciting new publications street-drains tax will tell City Hall two thirds of the upgrades. damage to many of our north Palo that you expect the town you love Even with this, businesses — in- Alto residents. But opposing the to have the most efficient govern- cluding Hewlett Packard, Roche upgrade of our storm-drain system, ment, not the most expensive. and Varian — as well as Stanford which will benefit residents all Richard Alexander University, our Board of Realtors across town, will not speed a solu- Santa Rita Avenue and our Chamber of Commerce tion to the creek problem. Palo Alto support and endorse this reinvest- The right solution is to support ment in our community. this measure. Voting “Yes” on Library ambitions But I’ve recently seen a flyer that storm drains for Palo Alto will Editor, lists a series of reasons to vote move us forward to our storm-drain A recent letter to the editor against the improvements. solution. We’ve got the right engi- (Weekly, March 30) incorrectly as- The flyer’s rationales simply neering solution. We’ve got the Event agenda on ASUL web site: serted that the library-capital-im- don’t hold water. It suggests spend- right financial solution. And we’ve http://library.stanford.edu/depts/ provement project approved by the ing more time and money on cost- got the right safeguards. Palo Alto City Council “has noth- benefit analyses. Nonsense. This Now it’s up to you. Vote “Yes” asul/calendar.html. ing to do with improving library storm-drain measure will fund the on your mail-in ballot and drop it in service.” highest-priority projects as deter- the mail. ■ This project will improve serv- mined by the independent citizens Bern Beecham has been a ice at the Main Library, just 1.5 panel. All but one of the 15 mem- member of the Palo Alto City miles from the Downtown branch. bers agreed that we must fix our Council since 2000. He served as The existing staff space behind the system. mayor in 2004 and currently check-out desk will be converted The flyer is inconsistent. It says chairs the council’s Retail Attrac- to public space for popular collec- in one place that the city has “ig- tion Committee. He is chairman tions such as DVDs. nored our infrastructure” but later of the Bay Area Water Supply and The technical-services work says that a “no” vote will send a Conservation Agency, chairman area will be converted to public message. What message? That we of the Northern California Power St. Elizabeth space, allowing for a new area for should continue to ignore our in- Agency and is the council’s liaison teens and space for the materials frastructure? We can’t have it both for city utilities. that will be shifted over from Chil- dren’s Library while it is closed for renovation/expansion, as well as the children’s materials that will stay permanently at Main. sponsibility to fund it without ask- The displaced technical-services Carlstead ing property owners to come up staff will move to the Downtown (continued from page 15) with the money! branch. The public space at Down- 100-year flood, or any other flood. The Yes on Storm Drains Com- 10th town will decrease, but the most- Many residents are struggling to mittee has lined up big and power- annual used services, such as the Internet pay escalating utility bills, which ful people in the political and edu- stations, DVDs and other popular are hiding public-works items that cational arena to support this issue. materials, and the friendly, helpful should be in the Public Works De- It is not politically — and maybe A Benefit staff, will be maintained. partment budget. All this shifting even socially — correct to be on the The Palo Alto City Library around of our money between the other side. serves our entire community, and General Fund and the Utilities Fund But the little people have to bear Golf Tournament the Main Library serves many reminds me of one giant shell game. these “fee-taxes,” parcel taxes, high- for St. Elizabeth Seton School more people than the Downtown Palo Alto has spent huge amounts er sales taxes, higher transit fees, branch. In fiscal year 2003/04 of money on the Embarcadero Road escalating utility bills and more. Main hosted 262,785 customer roundabout fiasco, the staff-driven Is the project needed? Maybe, Stanford Golf Course visits (Downtown had 68,959), Edgewood Plaza debacle, the Envi- maybe not. But if it is, the city checked out 392,822 books and ronmental Services Center proposal, should pay for it from the Public Monday, May 16, 2005 other library materials (Downtown the costly Homer bike tunnel of de- Works budget and the General circulated 43,558), and answered batable value, public relations, and Fund. It’s the principle of the thing. 11 AM Shotgun 63,886 reference questions generous raises, benefits and retire- Don’t forget. The ballot either for (Downtown forwards reference ment that many residents can only or against the fee must be returned For information, questions to Main). imagine. The list is long. or it will not be counted. ■ Portable buildings would be At the same time, our streets are Mary Carlstead is a 47-year res- call Carolyn Brennan much costlier to install and main- deteriorating as if they are in a de- ident of the Midpeninsula, and has tain than relocating support staff to veloping country that needs foreign been active in civic, education and (650) 494-0824 the Downtown branch. Yes, your aid. church affairs since moving to Palo library director has a dream of What other “fees,” parcel taxes Alto in 1965. She was a founder great library service for all of Palo and bond issues are planned for us and former member of the Duve- *Sponsors needed - various levels available Alto. Is that such a bad thing? in the future because the city says it neck/St. Francis Neighborhood As- St. Elizabeth Seton School is a Catholic Community Paula Simpson has no money? It’s time once again sociation Advisory Board and was school that offers a realistic private school choice for Director, Palo Alto City Library to send a clear message to the coun- a member of the Channing Avenue Forest Avenue cil and City Hall and to “Draw a Task Force. She retired from Stan- East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park families. Seton’s Palo Alto line in the sand.” Get our fiscal ford University in 1992. She can doors are open to all students regardless of their house in order. This is a Public be e-mailed at rhmlcar@earth- ethnic, religious and socio-economic background. Works project, and it is the City’s re- link.net. Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 17 under. For tickets and more informa- tion, contact the Stanford Ticket Of- fice, located at Tresidder Memorial Union, at (650) 725-ARTS (2787) or go online to http://livelyarts.stan- ford.edu. Weekend Preview Palo Alto Philharmonic will perform today at 3 p.m. at Cubberley The- Thursday Play Festival” will open tonight at 8 the concert will also feature slack-key atre, 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo “Crowns”will preview tonight at 8 p.m. in the Playhouse Theater (Room guitarist Steve Sano. Tickets are Alto. The program will feature An- p.m. at the Mountain View Center for 1301) at Foothill College in Los Altos $36/$32 adults; $18/$16 Stanford tonin Dvorak’s “Concerto for Cello” the Performing Arts. Adapted from Hills. Additional performances are students. Half-price tickets are avail- and Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture Michael Cunningham and Craig Mar- April 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and able for people age 15 and under. No. 3” and Ottorino Respighi’s “The berry’s book Crowns: Portraits of Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets For tickets and more information, Fountains of Rome.” Tickets are Black Women in Church Hats,” play- are $15 general; $12 students/sen- contact the Stanford Ticket Office, $16 general, $14 seniors, $7 stu- wright/actress Regina Taylor’s iors; $10 for children under age 12. located at Tresidder Memorial Union, dents at the door; tickets can also “Crowns” is an uplifting celebration of Purchase tickets at the door or call at (650) 725-ARTS (2787) or go on- Grammy Award-winning guitarist be purchased online at www.pa- faith and family. The play will open on (650) 949-7360. line to http://livelyarts.stanford.edu. and former Palo Alto resident Mark phil.org. For more information Saturday at 8 p.m. and will run Pear Slices II will run through April Sunday Hanson will perform on Sunday in please call (650) 857-0737. through May 1. Show times are 10 at the Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Stanford University will host a Los Altos. The Fortnightly Music Club will Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (no perform- Pear Ave. Unit K in Mountain View. “Community Day” today from 10 dedicated to world peace. ART21 is present a free concert tonight at 8 ance April 26); Wednesdays through This production will feature new plays a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a family- located at 539 Alma St. in Palo Alto. p.m. at the Palo Alto Art Center, Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and by local playwrights of the Pear Play- oriented open house featuring music, Admission is free. For more informa- 1313 Newell Road. The program will 8 p.m. (8 p.m. only April 9, 30); Sun- wrights Guild. Tickets are $10-$20. arts, athletic events, science dis- tion please call (650) 566-1381 or feature works by Ludwig days at 2 and 7 p.m. (2 p.m. only For more information please call plays, children’s activities and a visit www.art21.us. Beethoven, Sergei Rachmaninoff, April 17 and May 1). Tickets are $20- (650) 254-1148 or visit www.thep- health fair. Most activities will be cen- Rebel will perform today at 2:30 Sergei Prokofiev and Johannes $50, with discounts available for ear.org. tered on or near the university’s Main p.m. at Stanford’s Dinkelspiel Audito- Brahms. For more information youth, students, seniors and mem- Saturday Quadrangle and Oval at the end of rium. The period-instrument ensem- please visit www.fortnighlymusic- bers. For tickets and information Gallery House will feature glass work Palm Drive. Free parking will be pro- ble is known for its interpretation of club.org. please call (650) 903-6000 or visit by Paul Armel and photographs by vided at the corner of Galvez Street Baroque music. Presented by Stan- Mark Hanson will perform today at www.theatreworks.org. Pete Zivkov through April 30. A re- and Campus Drive. For more infor- ford Lively Arts, the concert will fea- 2 p.m. at Foothills Congregational “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”will run ception for the artists will take place mation please call (650) 724-2933 or ture a free post-performance discus- Church, 461 Orange Ave. in Los Al- through April 16 at 8 p.m. at the Bus tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is visit sion that will be open to the public. tos. Hanson is a Grammy Award- Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave. in Los free. Viewing hours are Tuesday from http://communityday.stanford.edu. Tickets are $36/$32 adults; $18/$16 winning guitarist. For ticket informa- Altos. Written by Steve Martin, the 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday Art21 will host a student art show Stanford students. Half-price tickets tion please call Susana at Foothills play imagines Pablo Picasso and Al- through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 today from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is are available for people age 15 and Church at (650) 948-8430. bert Einstein meeting in a Paris bar p.m. Gallery House is located at 320 circa 1904. Performances will take California Ave. in Palo Alto. For more place Thursday through Saturday at information please call (650) 326- 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10 at 7 p.m. 1668 or visit COMING UP IN FRIDAY’S WEEKEND EDITION Tickets are $18-$28. For information www.galleryhouse2.com. and reservations please call (650) Jake Shimabukuro, a ukulele master, Music Art Eating Out 941-0551 or visit www.busbarn.org. will perform today at 3:30 p.m. at A feature on Palo Alto percussion- A look Bryant Street’s art galleries. A review of Crepes Cafe in Menlo Friday Stanford’s Dinkelspiel Auditorium. ist Zorina Wolf. Park. 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MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley, and Susan Tavernetti MOVIE TIMES

Note: Screenings are for Wednesday through Thursday only. The Ballad of Jack Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 2:30, 5:10, 7:40 & 10:15 p.m. and Rose (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Book and Be Cool (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 10:25 p.m. Lyrics by Beauty Shop (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 1:55, 4:25, 7 & 9:25 p.m. Alan Jay Lerner Century 12: 11:25 a.m.; 1:55, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Born into Brothels (R) ✭✭✭ Aquarius: 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Music by ✭✭✭ Frederick Downfall (R) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 5:05 & 8:30 p.m. Loewe Guess Who (PG-13) Century 16: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30 & 9:55 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 11:45 a.m.; 2:20, 4:50, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m. Hitch (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: Noon, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50 & 10:20 p.m. Century 12: 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 5:05, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m. April 8 - 24 Hostage (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 7:10 & 10 p.m. Century 12: 11:40 a.m.; 2:15, 4:45, 7:20 & 9:55 p.m. SINGLE TICKETS: Ice Princess (G) Century 16: 12:05, 2:25 & 4:45 p.m. Adults $33/31 • Seniors $29/26 • Youth $21/20 (Not Reviewed) Melinda and Melinda Guild: 7 & 9:30 p.m. Season Sponsors: (PG-13) ✭✭✭ San Mateo Performing Arts Center Million Dollar Baby Century 16: 1, 3:55, 6:55 & 9:40 p.m. 600 N. Delaware, San Mateo (PG-13) ✭✭✭✭ Century 12: 4:10, 7:10 & 10:10 p.m. 650.579.5568 Millions (PG) ✭✭✭ CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:15, 4:40, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m. SanMateoCountyTimes.com Miss Congeniality 2: Armed Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 12:30, 1:40, 3:05, 4:10, 5:35, 6:40, 8:05 & 9:15 p.m. www.broadwaybythebay.org and Fabulous (PG-13) ✭ Century 12: 11:35 a.m.; 1:30, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:15 p.m. The Pacifier (PG) ✭ Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 1:25, 3:35, 5:45, 8 & 10:10 p.m. Century 12: 11:20 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 6:50 & 9:15 p.m. The Ring Two (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, & 9:50 p.m. per ticket by presenting Century 12: 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m. $ OFF this ad at the box office. Robots (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:20, 2:35, 4:40, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m. 2 Century 12: 12:10, 2:35, 5:20, 7:40 & 10 p.m. Sin City (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:25, 1:20, 2:15, 3:10, 4:05, 5, 5:55, 6:50, 7:45, 8:40, 9:35 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 11 a.m.; 1:20, 1:50, 4:10, 5, 7, 7:50, 9:50 & 10:35 p.m. The Upside of Anger Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 2:15, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:05 p.m. (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 12: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:25 & 10:05 p.m. Walk On Water Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 2, 4:35, 7:05 & 9:30 p.m. (Not Rated) ✭✭✭1/2 The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Aquarius: 7 & 9:15 p.m. Hill (G) ✭✭✭ Come view the entire ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding Alex Sepkus collection ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Saturday April 9th THEATRE ADDRESSES 11 am to 4 pm Edna Shochat is the winner Internet address: For show times, plot synopses trailers and more in- of the Phony Ad Contest and formation about films playing, visit Palo Alto Online at wins a $50 gift http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ Congratulations to Edna Shochat certificate to of Palo Alto. Nola Restaurant. To enter into this contest go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com and click on Phony Ad Enzo Cilenti Contest. Good luck. MILLIONS (PG) Wed. & Thu. (2:15-4:40) 7:10-9:40 Bruno Banz DOWNFALL (Subtitled) (R) Palo Alto Wed. & Thu. (1:40-5:05) 8:30 online

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MEET THE AUTHORS . . . Stan- ford University will hold its sec- ond annual book fair, “A Com- pany of Authors,” on April 16. The event, which features most- TA monthlyitle section on local books andPages authors, edited by Don Kazak ly campus writers, will be held from 2-6 p.m. at the Humanities Center (formerly Bowman Alum- driving on the freeway. This is survival ni Center), 424 Santa Teresa St., stuff, and we’re built to respond. across the street from Tresidder The second kind of stress, Type 2, is the Union. The event includes a 4 kind that wears people down over time. p.m. reception for the authors “Type 2 (or long-term) stress occurs who will sign copies of their when the source of your stress is unclear, books, which will be sold at a 10 not immediate, and sometimes not even percent discount. The afternoon recognizable,” the au- will include a series of panel dis- Palo Alto thors write.“Unfortu- cussions with different groups of psychologist nately, much of the stress authors. They are: George you face on a daily basis Dekker, Edith Gelles, Joseph co-authors falls into this category.” Manning, Sol and Anita Fefer- book on The danger is how man, Hilarie Feberman, Caro- this affects our bodies. line Winterer, Jessica Riskin, stress “What you think is Patrick Hunt, David Riggs, reduction stressful becomes stress- Robert Polhemus, Joseph ful because your body Kanon, Nathaniel Rich, Ronald reacts the same way to an immediate dan- N. Bracewell, Kirsten Seaver, ger that it does to the recollection of an in- John Gillis, Richard W. Cottle, sult from two weeks ago,” the authors ex- Susan Groag Bell, Zephyr plain. Frank, Hilton Obenzinger, Paul “Stress Free For Good” details the Robinson, Marilyn Yalom and stress-reduction program Luskin and Pel- Joshua Landy. letier first developed nine years ago. It’s still in use at Stanford and is spreading to POETRY AND JAZZ . . . The other cardiac care programs throughout next “Poetry 21” and “All That the country. Jazz” session at ART21 Gallery Luskin recently completed the Stanford (Hamilton Avenue and Alma Forgiveness Projects and is an assistant Street, Palo Alto) will be at 7:30 professor at the Institute for Transperson- p.m. Friday, April 15. Poet Char- al Psychology in Palo Alto, while Pelleti- lotte Muse will be featured, er now teaches at the University of Ari- with music and a reading to fol- zona. low. Their book is deceptively simple, free of jargon, and with real-life examples to ODE TO TREES . . . The Stan- explain the 10-point stress reduction pro- ford Historical Society has pub- gram. lished “Trees of Stanford and The 10 steps, or skills, require little time Environs,” by Ronald N. to understand and practice: Bracewell. It’s a detailed de- ● Belly breathing scription and listing of the hun- von der GroebenNorbert ● Appreciation dreds of tree species on the ● Tense to relax campus, which has 27,000. The ● Visualize success book also has sections on trees ● Slow down in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. ● Appreciate you Bracewell is one of the authors ● Smile because you care participating in “A Company of ● Stop doing what does not work Authors” noted above. ● Just say no Fred Luskin has co-authored a book on stress-reduction techniques. ● Serenity AUTHOR, AUTHOR . . . Author “You don’t have to do all 10 things,” events at Kepler’s Books in Luskin said. “You choose one or two and Menlo Park this month include “Stress Free for Good” by Dr. Fred you practice them.” novelist Francine Prose (“A Luskin and Dr. Kenneth Pelletier; For instance, “Slowing down means do- Changed Man”) at 7:30 p.m. to- HarperSanFrancisco; 224 pp; $24.95 ing whatever you’re doing with more at- morrow. Novelist Jonathan tention and care,” the authors write. Safran Foer (“Extremely Loud by Don Kazak “Slowing down means doing one thing at and Incredibly Close”) will ap- hen Fred Luskin was a doctoral a time. Slowing down means paying at- pear at 5 p.m. April 17. Grateful student in psychology at Stan- tention to what you’re doing and thinking Dead bassist Phil Lesh ford University in 1996, he as little as possible about whatever else (“Searching for the Sound”) will in a hectic world Wneeded a job. Dr. Kenneth Pel- you have to do.” appear for a signing-only (only of letier, an internist, hired Luskin to work The only item on the list that sounds his book, no paraphernalia) at with him on a program aimed at reducing strange is “tense to relax,” somewhat of a 7:30 p.m. April 18. And novelist the risk of heart disease. contradiction. But it isn’t. People who are William Vollman (“Central Eu- It turns out that what was good for heart constantly tensed up may not realize it rope”) will appear at 7:30 p.m. disease patients is also good for everyone and may never fully relax. April 21. else, which is logical. Reducing stress can “One of the interesting things about the make anyone healthier and more relaxed. muscles in the human body is that they re- Items for Book Talk may be sent The dangers of stress are physiological lax to their utmost right after being by the last Wednesday of the — it can make us sick. tensed,” the authors explain. month to Don Kazak, Title Our bodies and minds are hard-wired to Each of the 10 skills has directions for Pages editor, Palo Alto Weekly, deal with what the authors call Type 1 learning and practicing them. For “tense P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA stress, like avoiding a swerving car while (continued on next page) 94302, or emailed to [email protected].

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 21 Title Pages “A soul-stirring, hip-swaying spectacle...a made-to-order NEW & RECOMMENDED

crowd-pleaser!” This month’s picks by Frank ers. The book goes beyond bird- Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sanchez, head book buyer at Ke- feeders with chapters on how to 35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON pler’s Books in Menlo Park, has a make gardens attractive to birds birds-and-bees theme in recogni- and understanding bird behavior. tion of spring and warm weather. “The Garden of Reading” ed- Also included are books about ited by Michele Slung is a collec- botanical gardens and the world’s tion of short fiction pieces that most luxurious spas. have garden-related themes. The CROWNS “Robbing the Bees: A Biogra- authors include Stephen King, phy of Honey - The Sweet Liq- Garrison Keillor, James Thurber, uid Gold that Seduced the Eudora Welty, Robert Graves and A HIT WITH “HATTITUDE” World” by Holley Bishop is J.G. Ballard. about both honey and the bees that “California’s Wild Gardens: produce it, our fascination with A Guide to Favorite Botanical both, and the millennia-long use Sites” edited by Phyllis M. Faber By Regina Taylor of bee products. The author be- has descriptions and striking pho- came interested in bees when she tographs of more than 100 public Based on the best-selling book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry bought a Connecticut farm. The sites that feature native California Hats. Fabulous, flamboyant, and fantastical, the church-going “crowns” of black book includes a chapter of recipes plants, including several in the Bay that use honey. Area. The book displays the state’s women proclaim their heritage, identity, and joyous way of life in this exuberant, “Sweetness and Light: The tremendous botanical diversity and soul-stirring celebration of family and fortitude. Part revival meeting, part fashion Mysterious History of the Hon- great beauty. show with a sassy hattitude—that’s one part hat and five parts hallelujah!—it fills eybee” by Hattie Ellis pays hom- “Spa” by Allison Arieff, Bryan age to what she writes is “the most Burkhart, Deborah Bishop, the stage with stories of struggle and triumph, raising the roof and the tempera- studied creature on the planet after Adrienne Arieff and Irene Rica- ture with glorious gospel songs cried, stomped, and testified from the heart. man.” The author, a British food sio Edwards includes the most writer, notes nature’s balance, and sumptuous, spectacular hotel spas $20–$50 our survival, depends on the bees. in the world, including six in “The Singing Life of Birds: Northern California. These are April 6—May 1, 2005 The Art and Science of Listening places for dream vacations. to Birdsong” by Donald Kroods- “No One Loved Gorillas Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts ma helps the reader understand the More” by Camilla de la warbling of different birds by ex- Bedoyere, photographs by Bob plaining the songs of 30 species. Campbell is a collection of the let- The author, a professor emeritus ters of Dian Fossey, author of “Go- 650.903.6000 theatreworks.org at the University of Massachusetts, rillas in the Mist.” Fossey was has spent three decades recording killed at her research station in De- and analyzing birdsong. cember 1985, a murder than re- “National Audubon Society mains unsolved. She had dedicat- North American Birdfeeder ed her life to the preservation of the Guide” by Robert Burton and endangered mountain gorillas of Stephen R. Kress is everything Africa. The title of the book is the anyone would want to know about inscription on her gravestone. attracting birds through birdfeed- —Don Kazak

integrated into their curriculum,” Stress Luskin said. “And they would take (continued from previous page) no time. That just seems like a no- to relax,” the authors suggest a series brainer to me.” of flexes — for the muscles in each With all the discussion about arm and then each leg, purposely stressed-out students, Luskin (the flexing them so they fully relax. parent of a Palo Alto High School The 10th skill, “serenity,” incorpo- senior) thinks that the way our lives rates the “Serenity Prayer” long used have speeded up with cell phones and in various recovery programs: “Grant pagers has increased stress on stu- me the serenity to accept things I dents, too. “Just the franticness of it cannot change, the courage to change makes it harder for everyone to relax the things I can, and the wisdom to and get a sense of down-time,” he know the difference.” said. There is no “hallelujah!” moment High school students have to nav- when reading “Stress Free For igate a world where some stress is Good.” It’s more like looking at the specific to their ages. “I do think there owner’s manual for our own minds is a danger to students of increased and bodies and realizing that these 10 depression, problems with body im- skills work. age, and relationship difficulties,” “People don’t realize that being Luskin said. “There are ways that stu- frantic, being busy, has a physiolog- dents are suffering that effect more ical effect, too, not just a mental one,” students more globally than it used Luskin said. “We tried to distill stress to.” TE ROBINSON. HATS COURTESY SHOWN OF LEWIS. NATASHA management practices to their sim- The stress management skills could work for younger children, too, Visit Mrs. Dewson’s Hats plest essence, and I would suggest to you that the stuff you would see in Luskin thinks. “I don’t know how to in the theatre lobby and the high school is not much different translate this for second-graders, but than what you would see in the adults I know people who do, and we’re go- try on selections from the in this community.” ing to work to translate this so it can be used by second-graders.”■ exclusive Crowns Collection. There’s a lot of interest in student stress right now in Palo Alto. The PTA Council hosted a forum on the (Fred Luskin will make an author subject for parents March 15 that appearance at 5:30 p.m. April 12 at drew a fair-sized crowd. the Institute of Transpersonal Psy- “For people in high school, it’s my chology, 1069 East Meadow Circle, belief that this simple kind of stress Palo Alto.) C. KELLY MICHELLE WRIGHT, MARGARET E. JORDAN, management stuff should clearly be Don Kazak can be emailed at [email protected]. Page 22 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Norbert von der Groeben SHELTER FROM THE STORM Should Palo Alto property owners agree to increase the city’s storm-drain fee to pay for needed repairs to the system?

by Bill D’Agostino gle-family residence from $4.25 to $10 a f you could look underneath Palo Alto’s tree- month. (Property owners of differing size lots lined streets, you would see a maze of basins, will pay depending on their estimated runoff.) Ipipes and drains designed to carry rainwater The ballots must be returned to the city by into the city’s creeks during storms. April 26. This elaborate, hidden system is easy to for- It’s the second time since 1998 that the city get about — except when it fails and water has tried to pass such a fee increase. The unusual pools in the roadways for an interminable peri- election (see sidebar) is guided by Proposition od, deteriorating local streets and causing traf- 218, which state voters approved in 1998. If a Above, During heavy fic delays and other aggravations. majority of property owners agree to the in- storms, rainwater That’s precisely the situation many Palo Alto crease, it would raise approximately $35 million builds up on the neighborhoods find themselves in today, with a over 12 years. streets in certain deficient storm-drain system, much of it built “There are some very un-sexy parts of our neighborhoods and without careful design and some parts a centu- city infrastructure that we simply have to bring eventually jumps the ry old. During heavy storms, sections of the up to standard,” Councilman Bern Beecham ar- curb. system are so inefficient water actually runs gued. “Our storm drains are grossly inadequate backward toward the roads, not the creeks. in parts of the town.” Right, Parts of the But is fixing that annoyance worth $69 a year If the fee increase passes, slightly less than half

city’s storm-drain von der GroebenNorbert per single-family home? That’s precisely the — or $17 million — of the amount would be system are a century controversial question placed before Palo Alto’s used to construct seven projects throughout the old. property owners this month. city (see sidebar for list). The city would also The City of Palo Alto this week mailed spend additional money to replace and rehabili- 19,700 ballots to the owners of the city’s com- tate other deteriorated drains and pipelines, hire mercial and residential properties, asking them a new engineer and create innovative — but not to raise the average storm-drain fee for a sin- (continued on next page)

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 23 Cover Story Cover Story Nicholas Wright Above, during a recent storm, ducks fed and waded in puddles that formed along the sidewalks of East Bayshore Road. Right, after a recent rainstorm, water collected at the corner of Escobita and Sequoia to form a puddle a few inches deep. Norbert von der Groeben The storm-drain fee would cover a $4.5 million pump station for San Francisquito Creek.

THERE ARE SOME VERY UN-SEXY PARTS OF OUR CITY INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WE SIMPLY HAVE TO BRING UP TO STANDARD — BERN BEECHAM, CITY COUNCILMAN Nicholas Wright

Storm drain rently flows into one large pipe, 8 sight committee will keep track of just one of those things where people AN UNUSUAL ELECTION WET WINTER NO (continued from previous page) feet in diameter, which pours into spending. The fee increase will cap ne such neighborhood that ex- have to bite the bullet.” the San Francisquito Creek. When at 6 percent or the rate of inflation, periences this issue is South- “Vote early and vote often.” But they will only pay about 36 percent of the yet specified — projects to reduce the creek is higher than 8 feet, whichever is lower. And after 12 Ogate, which would get a new till, there are some who don’t A joke about a rigged election process? Per- total fee. That’s because commercial proper- HELP FOR STORM runoff through means other than though, the water stalls or backs up. years, the monthly fee returns to the storm-drain system should the fee see the need. While there is no haps, but those who own more than one prop- ties produce more run-off than residential prop- storm drains. Other projects paid by the fee hike original rate. pass. Sorganized opposition, attorney erty in Palo Alto will get to do just that this erties and therefore pay a larger fee. But they DRAIN SUPPORTERS would connect various parts of the “The committee listened very The neighborhood is located near Richard Alexander said he plans to month. only get one vote for each of their larger parcels. alo Alto’s attempts to direct its pump system together. carefully to the concerns voters ex- Palo Alto High School and was cre- send mailers to property owners, ar- In the city’s unusual storm-drain fee elec- It also puts the city and the properties it owns This year’s rainfall not a good indicator of rainwater is challenged by its pressed when this was on the ballot ated around 1930. The streets were guing against the fee. tion, property owners will get one vote for every at a disadvantage — it will get .5 percent of the Ptopography. his is the city’s second attempt last time,” said White, whose neigh- initially raked to flow the rainwater Alexander, who successfully bat- parcel of land they own in Palo Alto The ballots votes, thanks to its 95 properties, although it storm drains’ inadequacies, engineer says Most of the city is built on an “allu- to raise the storm-drain fee borhood would benefit from the pro- into one drain, but over time that has tled other city proposals in the past, ask them to increase the average monthly pays approximately 6 percent of the fee. vial fan” — a fan-shaped flatland T through an election. During the posed projects. proved inadequate. argued the money for the improve- storm-drain fee for single-family residences Before bemoaning the plight of commercial hen the City Council decided earlier this year to hold an election this created by sediment that ancient first, in 2000, the city asked proper- There is also an active group of Three decades ago, Southgate res- ments should come from the city’s from $4.25 to $10. (Fees for other properties property owners, consider renters. They make winter, officials hoped heavy rainfall would remind property own- streams once deposited over a long ty owners to increase the rate to $9 residents supporting the measure. ident Jennifer Hagan waited for the general fund, not a fee increase. will vary based on the amount of run-off they up more than 40 percent of Palo Alto’s popula- Wers about the need to improve the city’s storm drains. period of time along their banks. As a month. Only 36 percent of prop- “Four-and-half years ago, there re- school bus on the corner of Mira- Such dollars would be available if produce.) tion and their landlords are likely to pass down It didn’t work out that way. Although this was a wet winter with frequent a result, the creeks are higher than erty owners voted in favor. ally was no campaign,” said former monte and Escobita avenues. Dur- the city hired fewer managers, The election is guided by Proposition 218, any fee increase in the form of higher rents. rains, no one storm was ever severe enough to showcase the storm-drain sys- the surrounding land. Supporters say much has changed mayor Larry Klein, one of the lead- ing a heavy storm, the rainwater Alexander argued. “Palo Alto has approved by California voters in 1998. Prior to They get zero votes. tem’s shortfalls, according to city engineer Joe Teresi. In cities where streams are the since then. In 2000, they pointed out, ers of the new group, Storm Drains would build up on the streets and never operated as efficiently as oth- its passage, city councils could increase such Palo Alto is not the only city in the Bay Area The typical engineering standard for storm drains is that they will handle lowest points in the landscape, the city didn’t enumerate projects for for Palo Alto. eventually jump the curb, delighting er cities.” fees without property owner approval. to have a fee for storm drains, but it is one of the water created in a 10-year storm. storm-drain systems rely on gravity which the fee increase would be By March 12, the group raised the schoolchildren but annoying Klein described that argument as a There are numerous quirks in the election. few. Other officials from nearby cities say they For every city, what constitutes a 10-year-storm varies. For Palo Alto, it’s to carry rainwater into those water- spent. It also did not propose a cap nearly $17,000 in campaign contri- adult drivers. “red herring.” First of all, a property owner doesn’t have to be haven’t considered creating a fee because their a storm that brings 1.62 inches of water in six hours. The strongest storm this ways. But because of the height of on the annual increases, include a butions. It plans to mail pamphlets to “That hasn’t changed at all,” said “The city is already facing a $5.2 a registered voter to cast a ballot. They don’t storm drains work well in heavy storms, and winter produced only half that amount, according to figures Teresi compiled. Palo Alto’s creeks, many of the city’s sunset provision or create an over- each property owner this week, and Hagan, who now serves on the city’s million deficit,” he said. “And if this even have to live in Palo Alto — many ballots they only need limited funding for their proj- While some of Palo Alto’s storm drains can handle a 10-year storm, Tere- storm-drain pipes cannot success- sight committee to monitor the to call voters later in the month. Parks and Recreation Commission were to be turned down, any city are being sent to residents in other cities, coun- ects. si noted some can only handle a two- or four-year storm. ■ fully carry rainwater during heavy spending. John Melton, Storm Drains for and still lives in the neighborhood. council would say, ‘I don’t think this ties, states and even countries. Ballots get sent “Our needs haven’t been that great,” said Tim —Bill D’Agostino storms without help. Engineers use Karen White, the president of the Palo Alto’s treasurer, pointed out that “Not at all.” is a priority for people.’” to the person, or people, who pay the property Ko, Mountain View’s assistant public works pumps to move water upward. Duveneck/St. Francis Neighborhood one of the seven projects would im- Other neighbors report having al- If the measure passed but the City tax. director, echoing comments stated by officials Two of Palo Alto’s three largest Association, said she voted against prove the busy Alma Street, which tering driving habits during storms Council still wanted to make the im- There is also no mechanism if a property’s from other nearby cities. “Our system is in fair- creeks already have such pumps, but the measure in 2000 for those rea- currently doesn’t have sufficient because some intersections get heav- provements, officials would need to co-owners, be it a husband and a wife or two ly good condition.” the San Francisquito Creek does not. sons. But this year’s measure — storm drains in the southbound ily flooded. find an additional $3 million a year, business owners, disagree about how they’d Since Proposition 218 passed, few cities in Arguably the most important proj- crafted by a committee of residents lanes. Even though the height of raging the approximate amount the increase like to vote. California have tried to increase or start a storm- ect voters could approve is a $4.5 appointed by the City Council — “People driving around town suf- rainwater never risks life or proper- would raise, Klein pointed out. The election also favors single-family home- drain fee. Sunnyvale officials are watching Palo million pump station for the natural features all of those left-out provi- fer the risks that come with flood- ty in Southgate, it’s important for the “Where’s the $3 million going to owners, who receive a disproportionate share of Alto’s election, though, pondering an increase.■ creek. That would help a large, sions. ed/ponded streets (like) loss of con- improvements to be made, Hagan ar- come from?” he asked. “Presumably the vote, compared to the fee they’ll pay. —Bill D’Agostino 1,250-acre portion of northeastern There are seven specific projects trol of their vehicle or loss of control gued. Approximately 70 percent of the ballots will Palo Alto. Water from the area cur- outlined, and there will be an over- of the guy next to them,” he said. “I think it needs to be done. It’s (continued on page 26) be sent to the owner’s of single-family homes. Page 24 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 25 Cover Story

Storm drain ome other vocal opponents of THE GENERAL strengthening all ready rapidly other local tax increases in the (continued from page 24) the storm-drain measure live, flowing creek. works. Sironically, in northeastern Improving the efficiency of the Since 1955, Cindy Baxter and it’s going to come from some mys- Palo Alto and thus would benefit FUND IS NOT storm drains shouldn’t significant- her husband have lived on Clara terious place where no other pro- greatly from two of the most ex- ly worsen creek flooding, accord- Drive, one of the streets in south grams are going to be affected. ... pensive proposed improvements. TOOTH-FAIRY ing to Senior Engineer Joe Teresi Palo Alto that would get connect- The general fund is not tooth-fairy They argue, however, that the of Palo Alto’s Public Works De- ed to a pump if the measure pass- money.” city shouldn’t address storm drain MONEY partment. The San Francisquito es. But she looks at other possible Asked how he would cut the budg- inadequacies until it first deals — Larry Klein, Creek rages the fastest hours after upcoming local tax increases — et, Alexander said: “I don’t work for with the threat of the San Francis- Storm Drains for a strong storm first hits, once wa- from a proposed hike in the school the city full-time.” quito Creek flooding their neigh- Palo Alto ter from upstream lands — for in- district’s parcel tax to another bond The city currently spends approx- borhood. stance, from Woodside or Portola measure for library improvements imately $800,000 from the general The City of Palo Alto is current- Valley — has funneled down to — and says she has to prioritize fund, on top of the funds from the ly partnering with two other cities Palo Alto should unilaterally low-lying Palo Alto, Teresi said. her support. current $4.25 monthly fee, to pay for and two county agencies to try to move ahead on its own to address Having an improved storm-drain “If you’re on more of a stable in- ongoing maintenance of the current get the federal government inter- the creek’s potential to flood, Han- system could even be beneficial come, it gets kind of hard. And we system and to repay bonds from ear- ested in helping construct a flood na argued. “Let’s put the money during the rare heavy storms that have had a lot of health problems,” lier upgrades done in the Barron control project for the creek. But where it’s needed.” cause the creek to jump its banks, Baxter said. “I don’t see the big Park Neighborhood. But, if the John Hanna, who successfully sued The measure’s supporters note since there would be less water sit- need.” measure passes, spending for that the city after the creek jumped its that storm drains aren’t designed ting in the roadways. Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino maintenance and bond repayment banks and damaged his property in to address flooding caused by Other residents say they’re vot- can be e-mailed at would entirely come from the fee, 1998, believes the agency created creeks. In the heaviest storms, in ing against the measure because [email protected] not the general fund. from that partnership is not moving fact, the system’s pumps are turned they’re worried about their pocket- quickly enough. off to prevent local runoff from book, especially with numerous

THE LUCKY SEVEN n 1993, a study of Palo Alto’s storm drains identified more than 40 improvements to the system with a $72 million price tag. The 11 highest priority projects were Iestimated to cost $24 million. Due to the tricky politics of getting voters to increase fees on themselves, the City Council, on the advice of a citizens committee, decided to ask voters to only im- prove a fee to raise $35 million over 12 years. Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Seven projects, totaling approximately $17 million, were chosen by the City Council to be tied to the election. Six of those projects were among the 11 highest priorities identified in 1993. But one of them, creating storm drains for the South- gate Neighborhood, was in the second level of priority projects. Here is a description of the seven projects that would be constructed if property owners approve the fee increase: —Bill D’Agostino

What: New pump station for San Fran- What: Alma Street storm drains What: Southgate Neighborhood storm What: Gailen/Bibbits extension cisquito Creek Helps: Anyone who drives on Alma Street drains Helps: Approximately 280 acres in the Helps: 1,250 acres in northeastern Palo Description: The southbound lanes of Helps: The Southgate Neighborhood Charleston Terrace and Greenmeadow Alto, including downtown Palo Alto Alma Street lack an adequate number of Description: When the Southgate Neigh- neighborhoods. Description: This is arguably the most im- pipes and drains to carry away the rainwater borhood was created in the 1930s, it lacked Description: This project has, arguably, the portant project. A pump station helps carry during a heavy storm. This would create a system of underground pipes. Instead, the most bang for the buck. A 280-acre water- rainwater into a creek when the creek’s wa- 4,400 feet of new pipeline to properly drain streets were raked and only one drain was shed only drains into Adobe Creek through ter level is above the pipes. Currently, San the rainwater. installed to collect its rainwater. This will gravity. This would construct 1,800 feet of Francisquito Creek is the only major creek Estimated Cost: $1.5 million put in place new pipes and drains to prevent pipes to connect those homes and business- in Palo Alto without a pump station. street flooding. es to a creek pump station, allowing the Estimated Cost: $4.5 million Estimated Cost: $2 million storm drains to bring water into the creeks during heavier storms. Estimated Cost: $650,000

What: Improvements to Matadero Storm What: Channing/Lincoln pipelines What: Clara Drive storm drain improve- Water Pump Station Helps: The Green Gables, Walnut Grove, ments Helps: The Midtown and Palo Verde neigh- Community Center and Professorville neigh- Helps: Those living near Clara Drive borhoods borhoods Description: Clara Drive’s storm-drain pipes Description: Water from a 1,200-acre section Description: The pipes underneath Channing are not connected to Matadero Creek through of town ends up at a pump station at and Lincoln avenues are actually higher than a pump station, but instead rely solely on Matadero Creek. But the pipes and the pump the pipes upstream from them, causing water gravity. So when the creek level is higher than lack capacity for some heavy rainfalls. This to flow backward during storms, often to the the pipes or the water in the pipes, the water would expand that capacity and add new street. This would create new, lower pipes un- cannot enter the creek. This project would pipes and drains in the area. derneath these roads. connect Clara Drive’s pipes to the pump sta- Estimated Cost: $3 million Estimated Cost: $4.6 million tion. Estimated Cost:$900,000

Page 26 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports COLLEGE BASEBALL Shorts An early OAKS’ CORNER . . . The Menlo battle College baseball team took two of three from Cal State East Bay over the weekend. The Oaks (18-8) won the series opener, 2-1, in 10 in- for first nings on Friday in Hayward. Dan SportsLocal sports news and schedules, edited by Keith Peters Rico singled home the winning run Pac-10 co-leaders while Sean Scott earned the win with three innings of scoreless re- Stanford, Oregon State lief. On Saturday, Gabe Duran hit a meet in a key series three-run homer, and then pitched in relief to get the victory as the by Rick Eymer Oaks beat the Pioneers, 8-6. Cal t first glance, it seems odd that State East Bay won the finale, 10- Stanford should be sharing the A Pac-10 conference baseball 8, on Sunday despite home runs from Garrett Rodgers and Duran . lead with Oregon State entering play . . The Menlo College softball team this weekend. won three of four games over the After all, the Beavers aren’t weekend. The Oaks (15-14) thought of as a national power in a opened with a 3-1 victory over host conference that oozes national pow- Puget Sound on Thursday thanks a ers. two-run homer by Amanda ColÛn, Good things are happening in Cor- and a complete-game outing from vallis these days, however, and Ore- Lacey Walter, who allowed six hits. gon State presents a serious challenge Puget Sound scored twice in the to preseason favorites Stanford and bottom of the seventh to win, 4-3, Arizona. in the second game. On Friday, The 16th-ranked Beavers and their Menlo swept a doubleheader from 10 returning starters are in town for a host Lewis and Clark, 9-0 and 2-1. three-game series beginning Friday at ColÛn had two homers and six RBI 6 p.m., and they are geared up for in the two games. perhaps their finest season yet. Ore- Walter (7-6) earned the win, allow- gon State (3-0, 24-4) comes to ing two hits in five innings. She Sunken Diamond with its best start struck out six and walked one. Lau- since 1962. ren Baker delivered the goods in The Beavers swept California last game two, allowing an unearned weekend and are riding a seven-game run in the complete game victory winning streak. Stanford and Oregon and adding two hits with an RBI. State are the only remaining unde- The Oaks host Dominican in a dou- feated conference teams. bleheader on Thursday at 1 p.m. “With the road we’ve got here — going to Stanford and Arizona, the

OF LOCAL NOTE . . . Former Sa- Keith Peters two teams picked to win it, for six cred Heart Prep star Haley Woods straight — we obviously have to stay hit her 10th home run of the sea- focused and do some things offen- son, a three-run shot in the fifth, in sively,” Oregon State coach Pat helping the No. 3 California softball Casey said. “We’ve got to get a little team to a 6-3 victory against No. 2 Menlo-Atherton High freshman Megan Mongar (white jersey) and teammate Kayla Ushman (left) helped the Bears more efficient in what we’re doing. Arizona on Sunday. Woods, who defeated Bella Vista of Sacramento, 9-2, on Saturday in the annual Western States lacrosse tournament at Stanford. But when you sweep a series in the catches for the Bears, hit two Pac-10, you enjoy it for the day and home runs against Arizona State then figure out what you’re going to on Friday . . . The San Jose Earth- SWIMMING STANFORD ROUNDUP do the next weekend.” quakes have signed former Stan- Casey has recorded eight winning ford University standout James season in his previous 10 years at Twellman to a developmental con- Ex-Stanford Numbers add Oregon State, including a 38-12 mark tract for the 2005 season. Despite in 1997. missing much of the 2004 season stars qualify to women’s Meanwhile, sophomore center with a knee injury, Twellman, 22, fielder Jim Rapoport continued his played in 68 games at Stanford in for Worlds torrid hitting pace, collecting four hits his career. net success and driving in a run, and No. 10 Stan- by Keith Peters by Rick Eymer ford (3-0, 17-9) completed a three- CORRECTION . . . In the 2004-05 ormer Stanford teammates Ran- t doesn’t take a Mathematics ma- game sweep of host Washington Boys’ Winter All-League selections dall Bal and Tara Kirk finished jor to figure out just how impres- State with an 8-6 victory in a Pac-10 F their 2004 swimming seasons I sive the numbers are when dis- contest on Sunday. in last Friday’s paper, the captions on the Jeremy Lin and Alex Guzin- on a successful note. Bal won na- cussing the Stanford women’s tennis Rapoport, with the first four-hit ski photos were inadvertently tional championships in two events team. game of his career, has hit safely in switched. The Weekly regrets the and Kirk won an Olympic silver Following Saturday’s 6-1 victory 11 of 12 games and leads the team error. medal in the 400 medley relay in over visiting Arizona, the top-ranked with a .348 batting average. Athens, Greece. Cardinal (17-0) can spew form sig- The Cardinal outscored Washing- Those season-ending performanc- nificant numbers like mathematicians ton State, 33-15, in the series and ON THE AIR es evidently have carried over for Bal meditating the complexities of pi (p). scored in double-digits twice. That and Kirk, who have earned berths on Current winning streak: 46 match- comes on the heels of a 10-inning Friday the USA team that will compete in es entering play at USC on Friday shutout loss to Sacramento State. Baseball: Oregon St. at Stanford, 6 the FINA World Championships this and at UCLA on Saturday. John Mayberry, Jr. singled home p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) July in Montreal. NCAA team titles since coach two runs in the top of the eighth to Prep sports: High School Sports Fo- Bal finished second in the men’s Lele Forood assumed head duties: give the Cardinal the lead for good cus, 11 p.m., KICU (36); rebroadcast 100-meter back and Kirk captured three in four years. She was also one and clinch their 23rd consecutive win Sunday at 7 p.m. the women’s 100-meter breaststroke of Stanford’s first All-Americans in over the Cougars dating to March 28, Saturday at the 2005 U.S. World Champi- 1976, and was a member of Stan- 1978. Mayberry is hitting .346 with a Baseball: Oregon St. at Stanford, 1 onship Trials in Indianapolis, Ind. ford’s first two unbeaten teams in team-high 36 hits. p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) Bal, a 2004 Stanford grad, was Keith Peters 1975-76. It was also Stanford’s fifth consec- Sunday about a tenth of a second ahead of Frank Brennan, for whom Forood utive road victory, the longest such Baseball: Oregon St. at Stanford, 1 world record pace coming out of the served as an assistant coach, coached streak since taking five in a row be- p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) first 50, but a great turn by Aaron the Cardinal to 10 team champi- tween last March 23 and April 3. Prep sports: Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area, 6:30 p.m., KRON (4); rebroadcast Mon- Peirsol shot him to the front of the onships. Stanford, which also hosts Oregon day at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports Net Lejla Hodzic helped top-ranked Undefeated seasons under Forood: State at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sun- Stanford improve to 17-0. (continued on page 29) (continued on page 30) (continued on page 28) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 27 Sports Stratford School is opening a new preschool and elementary school in Palo Alto! To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected].

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Stanford grad Randall Bal become the No. 4 American all-time in the 100 back with a second-place 54.01 at the World Championship Trials. Swimming (continued from page 27) pack. Peirsol, the 2004 Olympic champion in the event, broke his own world record with a sizzling 53.17. Bal finished second in a very re- spectable 54.01, a personal-best time that would have earned him a medal in Athens. Bal now ranks No. 4 in U.S. histo- ry, moving ahead of former Stanford teammate Peter Marshall, who tied for third in 54.59. Marshall also fin- ished third at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials (in a career best of 54.10). Bal was fourth in a then-PR of 54.20. Bal continues to train at Stanford under Cardinal coach Skip Kenney. Kirk, who also trains at Stanford and is swimming for Palo Alto Stan- ford Aquatics, improved upon her second-place finish at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials with her winning ef- fort of 1:07.11 in the100 breast Sun- day. Kirk’s time not only was a person- al best, but it made her the second- fastest American in history as she moved to within .06 of the current American record (1:07.05) by Megan Quann. Kirk now is the fifth-fastest performer of all-time in the event. Kirk achieved all that after getting off the blocks last. “I knew I was slow of the blocks, so Keith Peters I just tried to stay calm,” Kirk said. “I Stanford grad Tara Kirk just missed knew I couldn’t panic. Sometimes the the U.S. record in the 100 breast. things that go wrong in a race are the things that can make you go faster - if IM, just missing her personal best by you stay calm. If you don’t stay calm, 0.27 seconds. then it’s a disaster. Joining Caverly at the World Uni- “I didn’t know how close I was versity Games will be Stanford team- coming to the (American) record, but mates Ben Wildman-Tobriner, Jayme LOS ALTOS VAULT & SAFE DEPOSIT CO. looking back I would have started a Cramer and Gary Marshall. LOS ALTOS VAULT & SAFE Wildman-Tobriner was third in the A Private Depository little faster. I have struggled in Silver Bullion switching from short course to long 50-meter free in a personal best of 22.39, moving him among the all- Not subject to “Patriot Act” disclosure laws. Ask Us course, but now it’s time for me to get DEPOSIT CO. How You Can ready for international competition.” time top 15 Americans. Receive a Stanford junior Kristen Caverly Mars1hall, the 2005 NCAA cham- Social Security numbers not required. FREE 10oz. Pure can continue her preparation for in- pion in the 100-yard breast, finished A Private Depository Silver Ingot ternational competition, as well. De- fourth in the 100-meter breast at the Safe deposit boxes of all sizes. spite missing out on making the IU Natatorium in a personal best of World Championships in the 200 IM 1:02.5. Cramer, who along with Mar- For your own sake, we should have your business. and 400IM, her fourth-place finishes shall helped the Stanford men finish in those events qualified her for the second at the recent NCAA finals, Data bank for important and confidential records. World University Games team that was fifth in both the 100 fly (53.72) 121 First Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 competes Aug. 11-21 in Izmir, and 200 free (1:49.86). Cramer Turkey. missed qualifying for the World Tel: 650-949-5891 Caverly clocked 2:14.79 in the 200 Championships in the 800 free relay by one spot.■ www.losaltosvault.com Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 29 Sports

nal’s eight first half goals and fin- SCOREBOARD Stanford roundup ished the contest with six combined (continued from page 27) BASEBALL 72-217; 7, Tone (ASU) 74-72-72-218; 8, Records: Stanford 2-1 (10-7); Arizona goals. Sheridan (Cal) 72-73-74-219; 9, Andrews State 0-3 (6-10) two. Should they again finish un- Pac-10 Conference Meridith McColl stopped eight Friday (UO) 74-73-73-220; 9, Llano (Pepperdine) 78- Saturday beaten, it would mark the first time shots on goal for the Cardinal. Stanford 311 201 231 — 14 201 75-67-220. Stanford 4, at Arizona 3 since 1989-90 the Cardinal would Sophomore Roxanne Tursi, a Washington St. 000 003 110 — 5 10 0 Stanford golfers - 11, Husted 75-73-73- Singles - Warburg (S) d. O’Grady, 6-4, 6- complete back-to-back spotless sea- Menlo Park resident, recorded two Romanczuk, Gallagher (9) and Hester. 221; 20, Todd 76-74-74-224; 45, Tangtiphai- 4; Corkery (S) d. Matalonga, 6-4, 6-2; Wan (S) Freeman, Webb (5), Sommer (7), Willis (9) and boontana 78-75-73-228; 46, Lue 78-76-75- d. Warkentin, 7-5, 6-3; Sheng (S) d. Andrus, sons. of Pacific’s 11 saves. Everett. WP - Romanczuk (5-3). LP - Freeman With each match, Stanford’s num- 229; 65, Liang 76-77-81-234; 86, Seki 7-6, 6-1; Alcala (A) d. McKean, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3; (6-2). Sv - Gallagher (2). 84-79-81-244. Labrosse (A) d. Kao, 6-1, 7-6. bers become all the more impressive. HR - Sorgi (S). 3B - Rapoport (S). 2B - Softball WOMEN’S LACROSSE Doubles - Taylor 3, Minaker, Sorgi, Lowrie, Mayberry, Warburg-Corkery (S) d. Mata- Perhaps one of the most significant Stanford dropped two of three on MPSF Lewis (S); Miller, Murphy, Franklin (WSU). 4 hits longa-O’Grady, 8-5; Andrus-Warkentin (A) d. Friday Sheng-Wong, 8-5; Alcala-Christen (A) d. numbers is .609, which happens to the opening weekend of Pac-10 Con- - Taylor (S). 3 hits - Sorgi, Mayberry (S). 2 hits California 4 6 — 10 Wan-McKean, 8-5. be the worst single-season winning ference play. - Minaker, Lowrie, Rapoport, Lewis, Hester Stanford 7 4 — 11 percentage (in 1980) on The Farm (S); Miller, Murphy, Franklin (WSU). 3 RBI - Records: Stanford 3-1 (11-7); Arizona 1-3 The Cardinal host San Jose State Cal — Cavallo 2, Zilioli 2, Paul, Brady, An- Taylor (S). 2 RBI - Sorgi, Rapoport, Lowrie, (8-9) since the sport’s inception in 1975. on Wednesday at 7 p.m., and then drews, Sokolow , Downs, Zuralow. Lewis (S); Franklin (WSU). Stanford - Pantano 3, DeChant 2, Bach 2, WOMEN’S TENNIS The flip side of that number is .917 hosts UCLA on Friday in a Pac-10 Records: Stanford 1-0 (15-9); Washington Twist, McClain, Patterson, Piselli. Spring Smash - the program’s overall winning per- contest on Friday at 7 p.m. 0-4 (15-15) at Stanford centage (697-63). Records: Stanford 4-0 (6-4); California 1- Stanford (1-2, 25-7) beat the Sun Saturday 1 (6-5) Friday When Stanford returns home for Stanford 103 302 002 —11 12 0 Stanford 7, Arizona State 0 Devils, 2-1, on Saturday as Meghan SOFTBALL Washington St. 100 003 000 —4 12 2 Singles - Barnes (S) d. Capannolo, 6-0, 6- its final regular-season match on Sickler hit a home run and both Lau- Pac-10 Conference Gilmore, Manship (6), Holler (8) and Hester. 2; Burdette (S) d. Burkett, 7-5, 6-0; Logar (S) April 14, the team could be going ren Lappin and Michelle Smith Friday Daman, Jr., Renkert (4) and Everett. WP - d. Pooler, 6-4, 6-3; Deason (S) d. Leitch, 7-5, Stanford 200 000 0 — 2 7 1 for the school’s 700th victory in recorded two hits. Gilmore (5-1). LP - Daman (4-2). 6-2; Yelsey (S) d. Rankin, 6-4, 6-0; Hodzic (S) Arizona 101 020 x — 4 8 1 women’s tennis. Becky McCullough (8-1) allowed HR - Lowrie 2 (S). 2B - Sorgi, Mayberry, (S); d. Tomas, 6-3, 6-4. McAngus, Miller (WSU). 3 hits - Lowrie (S); McCullough and Nelson. Hollowell and Victory No. 697 was notable in an unearned run on four hits for the Balko. WP - Hollowell (18-1). LP - McCul- Doubles - Barnes-Burdette (S) d. Colalillo- that Stanford honored its two seniors Freeman (WSU). 2 hits - Sorgi, Mayberry, Hes- Pooler, 9-8 (7-2); Liu-Yelsey (S) d. Capanno- win. ter (S); McAngus (WSU). 3 RBI - Lowrie (S). 2 lough (7-1) - Kara Guzman and Erin Burdette in Arizona State came back to beat 3 hits - Lowe (A). 2 RBI - Coburn (A). lo-Leitch, 8-6; Deason-Hodzic (S) d. Burkett- RBI - Sorgi, Mayberry (S); Freeman (WSU). Rankin, 8-4. the break between the doubles and the Cardinal, 2-0, on Sunday. Records: Stanford 2-0 (16-9); Washington Records: Stanford 0-1 (24-6); Arizona 1-0 State 0-5 (15-16) (27-2) Records: Stanford 16-0; Arizona State 1- singles matches, and that it was part On Friday, Stanford dropped a 4-2 3 (6-7) Sunday Saturday of the Spring Smash. decision to host Arizona. Stanford 010 010 0 — 2 8 1 Saturday Against the Wildcats, Teresa Log- Stanford 111 101 021 — 8 12 2 The Cardinal scored two runs in Washington St. 002 010 300 — 6 11 1 Arizona State 001 000 0 — 1 4 1 Stanford 6, Arizona 1 ar, Whitney Deason, Anne Yelsey, the first inning when Lappin’s sacri- Leva, Reynolds (5), Holler (7) and Hester. McCullough and Nelson. Serrano, Burkhart Singles - Liu (S) d. Hollands, 7-5, 6-1; Alice Barnes, and Amber Liu each fice bunt try was thrown away for an Cebula, Jayson Miller (3), Webb (6), Sommer (4) and Knabe. WP - McCullough (8-1). LP - Barnes (S) d. Mlakar, 6-3, 6-1; Perry (A) d. won in straight sets. (8), Dingwall (8) and Everett. WP - Holler (5-0). Serrano (10-3). Burdette, 6-2, 6-4; Logar (S) d. Todorova, 6- error. HR - Sickler (S). 2B - Lappin, Smith (S); Yelsey clinched Stanford’s 7-0 vic- LP - Webb (0-3). 0, 6-1; Deason (S) d. Jakowlew, 6-1, 6-0; McCullough took the loss, allow- 2B - Lewis 2, Mayberry, Rapoport (S); Free- Werchky (ASU). 2 hits - Lappin, Smith (S); Yelsey (S) d. Rochefort, 6-0, 6-1. tory over Arizona State on Friday ing four runs on eight hits over six in- man, Everett, Murphy (WSU). 4 hits - Caron (ASU). Doubles - Hollands-Mlakar (A) d. Barnes- with a win at the No. 5 spot. nings. Rapoport (S). 3 hits - Jay Miller, Je. Miller Records: Stanford 1-1 (25-6); Arizona Burdette, 8-5; Liu-Yelsey (S) d. Jakowlew- Pinewood grad Lejla Hodzic was the (WSU). 2 hits - Mayberry, Lewis (S); Murphy State 0-2 (25-9) Rochefort, 8-1; Deason-Hodzic (S) d. Perry- first singles player off the court with Men’s volleyball (WSU). 3 RBI - Lowrie (S). 2 RBI - Mayberry Sunday Todorova, 9-7. (S); Jay Miller (WSU). Stanford 000 000 0 — 0 4 0 Records: Stanford 17-0 a victory at No. 6. Stanford played one of its best Standings: Stanford 3-0 (17-9); Oregon Arizona State 101 000 x — 2 6 0 matches of the year in falling to sec- State 3-0 (24-4); Arizona 5-1 (21-10); Arizona Severson, Nydam (3), McCullough (3) and MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Women’s basketball ond-ranked UCLA, 25-30, 35-33, State 2-1 (21-13); USC 3-2 (17-8); California Nelson. Burkhart and Knabe. WP - Burkhart MPSF Freshman guard Candice Wiggins 30-21, 36-34, on Saturday in a 3-3 (20-12); Washington 1-4 (17-12); UCLA 0- (10-4). LP - Severson (11-4). Friday 3 (7-17); Washington State 0-6 (15-17) 2B - Knabe 2 (ASU). 3 hits - Knabe (ASU). was named to the 10-team All-Amer- Mountain Pacific Sports Federation at Stanford d. UC Irvine, 30-21, 30-24, 30- Nonconference 2 hits - Lappin, Nelson (S); Werschky (ASU). 24. Top Stanford players - Craig Buell 14 kill, ican team, becoming the first Stan- contest. Friday Standings: Oregon State 3-0 (24-6); Ari- .737 hitting percentage; Chris Ahlfeldt .400 ford freshman so honored. Ben Reddy had 23 kills and 19 Menlo 000 010 000 1 — 2 8 3 zona 2-1 (28-3); California 2-1 (31-4); Oregon hitting percentage; Ben Reddy 12 kills, .360 Wiggins, who helped Stanford digs in a defensive struggle. Kevin CS East Bay 000 010 000 0 — 1 4 0 2-1 (22-10); Stanford hitting percentage; Brian Lindberg 10 digs. reach the Elite Eight for the second Hansen had 62 assists for the Cardi- Boucher, Scott (8) and Goethals. Monte, 1-2 (25-7); Arizona State 1-2 (26-9); Wash- Records: Stanford 9-9 (10-11); UC Irvine 4- Lewis (7) and Lane. WP - Scott (5-1). LP - ington 1-2 (17-11); UCLA 0-3 (19-9) straight year, was also just the ninth nal (9-10, 10-12). 13 (6-18) Lewis (0-4). Nonconference Saturday freshman named to the team since Stanford beat UC Irvine in three HR - Duran (M). 2B — Patterson (M); Thursday 1975. games on Friday as Craig Buell Whelly (EB). 2 hits - Patterson, Rico (M). Menlo 010 200 0 — 3 4 1 UCLA d. at Stanford, 25-30, 35-33, 30-21, Records: Menlo 17-7; Cal State East Bay Puget Sound 000 100 0 — 1 4 0 36-34. Top Stanford players - Ben Reddy 23 She joins six former Stanford recorded 14 kills and hit at a .737 kills, 19 digs; David Vogel 15 kills; Craig Buell 10-10 Walter and Courson. Rogers and Buxton. 12 kills; Kevin Hansen 62 assists; William players honored on the Women’s clip. Reddy had 12 kills and Brian WP - Walter. LP - Rogers. Saturday Clayton 15 digs; Brian Lindberg 12 digs. Basketball Coaches Association Di- Lindberg led the Cardinal with 10 CS East Bay 110 022 000 — 6 10 3 HR - Colon (M); Buck (PS). 3B - Duven vision I Kodak team. digs. Menlo 100 220 03x — 8 12 0 (PS). 2B - Courson (M). 2 hits - Colon (M); Gee Records: Stanford 9-10 (10-12); UCLA 15- Wiggins joins three-time honoree Schoonhoven, Anderson (5), O’Dowd (7), (PS). 2 RBI - Colon (M). 3 (22-3) Nicole Powell, two-time honorees Track and field Garcia (8) and Lane.Bynum, Mott (6), Bow- Records: Menlo 13-13; Puget Sound 11- WOMEN’S WATER POLO man (7), Duran (8) and Goethals. WP - Duran 9 MPSF Kate Starbird, Val Whiting and Jen- Stanford’s Michael Robertson won (2-0). LP - O’Dowd (3-1). Menlo 001 011 0 — 3 5 1 Saturday nifer Azzi, along with Sonja Hen- the discus at the Arlington Invita- HR - Stokes (EB); Duran (M). 3B - Whelly Puget Sound 101 000 2 — 4 9 2 Stanford 4 4 4 2 — 14 ning and Kristin Folkl. tional in Texas on Saturday with a (EB). 2B - Gilbert (EB); Lane, Scott (M). 2 hits Giffin, Walter (5) and Courson. Herlache, Pacific 1 0 0 1 — 2 throw of 192-3. - Gilbert, Bellotti, Wallinger (EB); Rico, Roberts (6) and Barone. WP - Roberts. LP - Stanford — K. Luber 3, H. Luber 3, Hewko Goethals, Duran (M). 3 RBI - Duran (M). 2 RBI Walter. 2, May 2, El-Sakkary 2, Gauthier, Shafer. Men’s tennis Robertson, third in the event at last - Palmini (M). 3B - Fujita, Buck (PS). 2B - Buck, Herod Pacific - Meerdink, Fletcher. James Wan clinched Stanford’ 4-3 year’s NCAA championship meet Records: Menlo 18-7; Cal State East Bay (PS). 3 hits - Buck (PS). 2 hits - DeLosSantos Records: Stanford 5-2 (12-4); Pacific 2-6 Pac-10 victory over host Arizona on while at SMU, has a season best 192- 10-11 (M); Herod (PS). (10-12) Saturday with a 7-5, 6-3 win over 8 this season, fourth-best at Stanford. Sunday Records: Menlo 13-14; Puget Sound 12- Paul Warkentin at No. 3 singles. Menlo 000 030 230 — 8 14 2 9 SCHEDULE CS East Bay 410 000 05x — 10 101 Friday WEDNESDAY The 16th-ranked Cardinal (3-1, 11- Women’s golf Henard, Jaquez (2), Smith (4), Cantrell (5), Menlo 430 11 — 9 12 1 7) lost the doubles point but came Stanford shot a 295 on the final Martin (5), Scott (6), Duran (8) and Goethals. Lewis and Clark 000 00 — 0 2 3 Softball back with four wins in singles. day of the PING/ASU Invitational at Vieira, Anderson (6), Lewis (7), Garcia (8) and Walter and Courson. Rittmaster and Mur- College — San Jose State at Stanford, 7 Sam Warburg, KC Corkery and the Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Lopez, Lane (9). WP - Garcia (1-1). LP - Du- rieta. WP - Walter (6-5). LP - Rittmaster (1-8). p.m. ran (2-1). HR - Colon 2 (M). 3 hits - Colon, THURSDAY Phil Sheng also recorded victories. Ariz., to finish ninth as a team with a HR - Duran, Rodgers (M). 2B - Rico, Kin- Hirabayashi (M). 6 RBI - Colon (M). Stanford hosts USC on Friday, and three-round score of 900. zler, Goethals (M); Stokes (EB). 4 hits - Rico Records: Menlo 14-14; Lewis and Clark 2- Gymnastics UCLA on Saturday in the Stanford UCLA and host Arizona State tied (M). 2 hits - Kinzler, Scott, Rodgers (M); 15 College men — Stanford at NCAA cham- Challenge. for the team title, each with an 870. Stokes, McLoughlin, Gilbert (EB). 3 RBI - Du- Menlo 000 200 0 — 2 6 2 pionships, West Point, N.Y. ran (M). 2 RBI - Kinzler, Rodgers (M); Gilbert, Lewis and Clark 000 000 1 — 1 10 1 FRIDAY On Friday, Warburg clinched Stan- Kelly Husted shot a 73 in the final Baker and Courson. Freerks and Sander. Shinkman (EB). Baseball ford’s 6-1 victory at Arizona State round to finish 11th overall with a Records: Menlo 18-8; Cal State East Bay WP - Baker (4-0). LP - Freerks (1-8). with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Clint Letch- 221. She was tied for 19th following 11-11 2 hits - DeLosSantos, Baker (M); Schultz, College — Oregon St. at Stanford, 6 p.m. er. Saturday’s second round. WOMEN’S GOLF Dysert, Lemon (LC). Gymnastics Freshman Phil Kao also won, beat- The Cardinal host the Peg Bernard Ping/ASU Invitational Records: Menlo 15-14; Lewis and Clark 2- College men — Stanford at NCAA cham- at Karsten GC, Tempe, Ariz. 16 pionships, West Point, N.Y. ing Mike Beatty, 6-1, 6-2, at No. 6. Invitational this weekend (Saturday MEN’S TENNIS and Sunday) on the Stanford Golf Team leaders - 1, Arizona State 295-287- Softball 288-870; 1, UCLA 291-287-292-870; 3, Pep- Pac-10 Conference College — UCLA at Stanford, 7 p.m. Women’s water polo Course. Friday perdine 302-291-295-888; 4, Arizona 310- Tennis No. 3 Stanford beat host Pacific, 293-288-891; 5, California 297-296-301-894; Stanford 6, at Arizona State 1 College women — Stanford at USC, 1:30 6, Washington 305-293-297-895; 7, USC Singles - Warburg (S) d. Letcher, 6-3, 6-2; 14-2, in a Mountain Pacific Sports Women’s lacrosse p.m. Federation game on Saturday. Senior Nina Pantano scored three 303-296-297-896; 8, Tulsa 303-304-292- Corkery (S) d. Kinsella, 6-4, 6-2; Wan (S) d. 899; 9, Stanford 305-300-295-900; 10, Texas Biro, 6-2, 3-6, 1-0 (3); McBride (ASU) d. College men — USC at Stanford, 1:30 The Cardinal (5-2, 12-4) visit Ari- goals, and sophomore Michelle 305-305-295-905. Sheng, 6-3, 6-1; McKean (S) d. Hegarty, 7-6, p.m. zona State at noon Friday and San DeChant recorded the game winner Individual leaders - 1, Stahle (ASU) 70- 4-6, 1-0 (5); Kao (S) d. Beatty, 6-1, 6-2. Track and field Diego State at noon Saturday. with just over seven minutes re- 68-71-209; 2, Cochran (UCLA) 71-71-70- Doubles - Warburg-Corkery (S) d. Colom- College — Stanford at Rafer Johnson/JJK Hannah Luber and Kelty Luber maining as Stanford edged visiting 212; 3, Mathews (UCLA) 70-70-73-213; 4, bo-Beatty, 8-5; Sheng-Wong (S) d. Letcher- Invitational, Los Angeles; Stanford at Texas combined to score five of the Cardi- Cal, 11-10, on Friday night.■ Pace (Tulsa) 76-68-70-214; 5, Mackenzie Kinsella, 9-7; McKean-Wan (S) d. McBride- Relays (UW) 73-69-74-216; 6, Tavee (ASU) 74-71- Hegarty, 8-5. Page 30 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Help Restore Your Local Creek!

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Menlo-Atherton sophomore Tenley Breen fires in one of her three goals during the Bears’ 9-2 win over Bella Vista (Sacramento) in the second round of the Western States Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday at Stanford. HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD BASEBALL and Di Ricco, Finley (6); Fogarty, Wicklund Golf PAL Bay Division (5), Bjorkquist (5) and McCarthy. WP - Foga- PAL — Menlo vs. Terra Nova at Sharp at Half Moon Bay ry (1-0). LP - Leoni (0-2). Park, Pacifica, 2:30 p.m. HR - Edora (SHC). 2B - Rose 3, Di Ricco, HM Bay 300 201 0 — 6 6 1 Swimming Menlo-Atherton 200 100 0 — 3 8 2 Brewer (MA); Quintana (SHC). 4 hits - Rose Klimenko, Martinez (5) and Corbett; (MA). 3 hits - Brewer (MA). 2 hits - Finley (MA); WCAL — Notre Dame-Belmont girls at Stevenson, Zirbes (6) and Finley. WP - Kli- Antonini, Ubungan (SHC). 3 RBI - Quintana Sacred Heart Prep, 3 p.m.; Serra boys at Sa- menko (3-0). LP - Stevenson (0-2). (SHC). 2 RBI - Brewer (MA); Endora (SHC). cred Heart Prep, 3 p.m. 2B - Simms (HMB); Di Ricco, Johnson Records: Menlo-Atherton 4-10 PAL Bay Division — Menlo at Burlingame, (MA). 3 hits - Colvin (HMB). 2 hits - Di Ricco, Peninsula Easter Classic 3 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton at Hillsdale, 3 p.m. Johnson, Jorgenson (MA). Fourth round Boys tennis Records: Menlo-Atherton 0-2 (3-9) SH Prep 201 000 0 — 3 6 3 PAL Bay Division — Carlmont at Menlo- Bishop Gorman Tournament Evergreen 000 220 x — 4 5 1 Atherton, 3 p.m.; Burlingame at Menlo, 3:15 at Las Vegas Connor, Cattaneo (4), Dos Remedios (5) p.m. and Powell; Brass, Gallegos (7) and Thomp- Pool Play De Anza Division — Cupertino at Palo son. WP - Brass. LP - Cattaneo (0-1). Menlo 000 000 0 — 0 4 6 Alto, 3:30 p.m.; Gunn at Mountain View, 3:30 2B - Jordan (SHP); Aldrich, Gallegos (E). 3 Los Alamitos 311 100 x — 6 5 0 p.m. Bouvier, Geibel (6) and Cavan, T. Umphreys hits - Brass (E). 2 hits - Smythe, Connor Track and field (6); Simon, Owen (5), Delazzer (7) and (SHP). 2 RBI - Brass (E). Lehman. WP - Simon. LP - Bouvier (0-1). Records: Sacred Heart Prep 2-6 De Anza Division — Gunn at Milpitas, 3 HR - d’Arnaud (LA). 2 hits - d’Arnaud (LA); SOFTBALL p.m. Gregg (M). Wilcox/Mission Tournament Nonleague — Aragon at Palo Alto, 3 p.m. Records: Menlo 7-8 Leigh 351 14 — 14 12 3 FRIDAY Palo Alto 002 02 — 4 4 5 Consolation round Baseball Wooster 000 000 — 0 2 0 WP - Hill (7-0). Menlo 030 100 — 4 10 1 HR - Terry (L). PSAL — Sacred Heart Prep at Pinewood, Rasner, Greene (4), Jacobson (7) and Car- Records: Palo Alto 2-6 3:30 p.m. roll; Suiter and Cavan, Bouvier (5). WP - Suit- De Anza Division — Los Gatos at Palo er (3-3, 12 strikeouts). LP - Rasner. SCHEDULE Alto, 3:30 p.m. 2B -Cavan (M). 2 hits - C. Umphreys, Ca- PAL Bay Division — Menlo-Atherton vs. van, Rose (M). 2 RBI - Rose (M). WEDNESDAY Capuchino at Flood Park, 3:15 p.m. Records: Menlo 8-8 Baseball PAL interdivision — Half Moon Bay at Salinas Tournament De Anza Division — Palo Alto at Los Al- Menlo, 3:15 p.m. at Salinas Municipal Stadium tos, 3:30 p.m. Girls lacrosse Thursday PAL Ocean Division — Menlo-Atherton at Menlo-Atherton 000 20(10) — 12 15 4 PAL — Gunn at Sacred Heart Prep, 4 San Mateo, 3:15 p.m.; Menlo at Carlmont, p.m.; Menlo-Atherton at Menlo, 4 p.m. Alvarez 210 000 — 3 5 4 3:15 p.m. Abramson and Finley; Opepaza, Nelson Softball Boys lacrosse (6) and Nelson, Miranda (6). WP — Abramson WCAL — Valley Christian-San Jose at Sa- (1-0). LP — Opepaza (0-1). PAL — Menlo-Atherton at Sacred Heart cred Heart Prep, 3:30 p.m. Prep, 4 p.m.; Menlo at Woodside, 4 p.m. HR — Brewer (MA). 2B — Brewer, Hag- PAL Ocean Division — Menlo-Atherton at man, Klein (MA); Van Schuryusor (A). 3 hits — Softball Sequoia, 3:15 p.m.; San Mateo at Menlo, Brewer, Klein, Hagman (MA). 2 hits — Rose PAL Ocean Division — Menlo-Atherton at 3:15 p.m. (M-A); Van Schuryusor (A). 3 RBI — Brewer San Mateo, 3:15 p.m.; South San Francisco Nonleague — Palo Alto in Wilcox/Mission (MA). 2 RBI — Hagman, Rose (M-A); Cer- at Menlo, 3:15 p.m. vantes (A). City Invitational El Camino Division — Palo Alto at Fre- El Camino Division — Gunn at Saratoga, Second game mont, 4 p.m. Salinas 000 502 — 7 6 4 4 p.m. Nonleague — Scotts Valley at Pinewood, Menlo-Atherton 100 050 — 6 10 7 Swimming 3:30 p.m. Castro, Crawford (6) and Estes; West, De Anza Division — Palo Alto at Gunn, 3 Stevenson (6) and Di Ricco. WP — Castro (3- Swimming p.m. 0). LP — West (0-1). De Anza Division — Gunn at Mountain Boys tennis 2B — Hagman, Finley (MA). 3 hits — Di View, 3:15 p.m. PSAL — Ricco (MA). 2 hits - Blueford (S); Finley, Hag- Sacred Heart Prep at Pinewood, PSAL — Woodside Priory, Pinewood at 3:30 p.m. man (MA). 2 RBI — Brewer (MA). Harker, 3:45 p.m. SATURDAY Saturday Boys tennis Alisal 001 00 — 1 2 1 Baseball Nonleague — Sacred Heart Prep at Los Menlo-Atherton 320 33 — 11 11 1 Gatos, 3 p.m.; Aragon at Palo Alto, 3:30 p.m.; Nonleague — Washington (SF) at Sacred Game ended on 10-run rule Pinewood at Los Altos, 3:30 p.m. Heart Prep, noon; Lowell (SF) vs. Menlo- Lopez, Aguilar (4) and Guttierez; Preimes- Atherton at Flood Park, 3:15 p.m. Track and field berger and Finley. WP - Preimesberger (1-0). El Camino Division — Gunn at Santa PSAL — League-wide meet at Los Gatos, LP - Lopez (0-3). Clara, 3:30 p.m. 2B - Guttierez, Gonzalez (A); Di Ricco 3, 3 p.m. Jorgenson (MA). 3 hits - Di Ricco (MA). 2 hits THURSDAY Girls lacrosse - Finley, Rose (MA). 4 RBI - Di Ricco (MA). 2 Nonleague — Foothill (Pleasanton) at Badminton RBI - Finley (MA). Menlo, 11 a.m.; Christian Brothers at Menlo- Records: Menlo-Atherton 3-9 De Anza Division — Gunn at Wilcox, 3:30 Atherton, noon Menlo-Atherton 220 020 1 — 7 12 6 p.m.; Palo Alto at Saratoga, 3:30 p.m. Softball SH Cathedral 900 030 x — 12 8 0 PAL Ocean Division — Crystal Springs at WCAL — Sacred Heart Prep at St. Fran- Leoni, Brewer (1), Zirbes (3), Di Ricco (6) Menlo-Atherton, 3:15 p.m. cis, 11 a.m. Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 31 For Your Mind & Body...

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650-324-0648 ext.5 650-349-8717 ext.17 CHAMPION YOUTH ENRICHMENT SCHOOL (408)838-3333 2005 • Summer Camp & 05-06 After School Program www.championyes.com SPEECH-LANGUAGE-SOCIAL SKILLS SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS: P.A.: 3024 Bryant St. (El Carmelo Elementary School) THERAPY AND SUMMER CAMPS Mt. View: 2094 Grant Rd. (Next to Cuesta Park & YMCA) JUNE 13-AUGUST 19 Fun-filled, creative group and individual activities. Daily: Mandarin, English/Math Practice, Hot Lunch, Park Enrichment Training (free): Dance, Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Gift Shop (DIY) Specializing in children with speech-language-learning Weekly: Indoor Swimming, Tennis, Soccer, Art/Drawing, Chess, delays, autism spectrum disorders and social problems KungFu, Kids Cooking, Science, Piano, Violin, Guitar Cost/Hours 8:30am-6:30pm. $188/week & up. Enrollment: Mail Application with payment to:PO Box 3411, Los Altos, CA 94024 Menlo Park & San Mateo PASPEECH.COM Email: [email protected] We need Spanish teacher/teacher assistant. Quick and easy online registration Sports Camps in Los Altos & Woodside For Boys & Girls Ages 6-12 Youth Sports • Games • Field Trips Extended Care • Swimming camps, clinics Choose 3, 4, or 5 days/wk

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Charles Armstrong School offers two sessions (June 20-July 8 and July 18-August 5) Ext 212, of programs this summer. The Belmont campus will offer both morning (9 a.m.-noon) and afternoon (noon-4 p.m.) programs while San agonzalez@ paweekly.com Francisco classes will be offered in the morning only. CAS offers 37 years of experience and is nationally recognized for its successful programs in language arts, math, social studies, learning strategies and assistive technology. For more information call 650.592.7570 Ext. 238 or visit www.charlesarmstrong.org.

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MP: 1BR/1BA Speaking, Phonics, ESL, Picture perfect Noel 1BR/1BA w/gleam- Mt. View, 1 BR/1 BA - $875/month $1050 Weekly Income Verbal SAT, Editing 650 Pets/Grooming & ing hrdwd flrs, designer touches, kit. mailing sales brochures from home. (650)949-0460 w/gas stove, greenhouse window, rear Mtn View, 3 BR/2 BA - $1870 Genuine opportunity working with whole- Training Real garden, garage w/remote. N/S, N/P. sale company. Supplies provided. No TUTOR/EDITOR ALL ANIMALS $1375. Classic Property Services, MV: Studio selling or advertising. Call 646-722- Individual academic instruction HAPPY HOUSE (650)329-9022 Darling complex near park & downtown. 8424 24/hrs. (AAN CAN) in my Midtown Palo Alto home. Pet Sitting services by Susan. MP: 1BR/1BA Patio, plenty of storage. $675/mo. Estate Available now. Call Teri, (650)207-2202 School & college subjects. Licensed, insured & references. Built in 1950⤙s, hrdwd flrs, good $50,000 Free Cash Grants Test preparation. Manuscript editing. 650-323-4000 closet space, lg. utility rm, great, quiet MV: 1BR 2005! Never repay! For personal bills, Randall Millen, (650) 856-1419 801 location on cul-de-sac, opposite The best on PA border! Beautiful, remod- school, new business. Fee for info. $49 Draeger⤙s, no D/W, carport parking Apartments/Condos/ eled building in excellent location. Billion left unclaimed from 2004. Live Steve Miles + stor. , single story triplex. Mo. to mo. $1025 + move-in bonus. Nr. shops, operators! 1-800-606-6081 Ext. #74. 615 Computers ONE DAY lease. N/P. $1200/mo. 650-322-4433 Studios CalTrain, Hwy 280 & 101. Bike to (AAN CAN) Desktop or laptop need service or up- x-11, [email protected] gading? Associate of Science - Com- DOG TRAINING 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse Stanford. Amenities incl. pool, spa, cov- (that’s right!) $2230/mo. Large master suite, vaulted MP: 2BR/2BA ered parking, laundry & extra, priv. stor- puter Networking CCNA & Network+. Adorable 2BR/2BA two-story in garden A $250K-$500K+ 1st Year Call Carl for fast, reliable & reasonably Service guaranteed ceilings, fireplace, parquet floors. 916 age. Bright & sparkling clean. Control Menlo Ave. Sophie Ravel, 650-566-5745 setting on picture perfect Noel. Formal entry building. N/S/P. 941-3299 Income Opportunity. Home based & Not priced service! (650)804-1401 www.onedaydog.com LR/DR w/gleaming hrdwd flrs, sunny & MLM! No personal selling. 1-800-906-2846 EPA/PA brdr: 1BR/1BA bright kitchen w/greenhouse window, Training & Support Provided, Proven Spacious apt. Amenities incl. All equip. large 2nd floor master suite complete MV: 1BR System. Call 1-877-347-3745 24 hrs. 624 Financial kit., ample closet space, pvt. patio. w/frplc & new Berber carpet, 1 car PA border. Wall-wall carpets, drapes, (AAN CAN) $$ A Cash Now Offer $$ Turn future Laundry facitilies, pool, assigned park- garage w/remote, laundry, walk to town, pool. 1 block El Camino. $895 mo. money from lawsuit settlements, lottery DOROTHY’S ing. Move in Bonus 650-533-1413 restaurants & shops. N/S/P. $1725. 1895 Ednamary Way. (650)948-8429. awards & annuity payments into cash Pet-sitting, Dogwalking. All Cash Candy Route EPA: 1& 2BR Classic Property Services, 650-329- Refs. & Insured. Exceptional care for MV: 1BR & 2BR Do you earn $800/day? Your own local now. Free Quotes 1-800-815-3503 1BR & 2BR. West of 101, $729 & 9022 Free Dish TV & 1 month free! Quiet, candy route. Incl. 30 machines & candy. www.ppicash.com (AAN CAN) pets and homes (650)559-0227 $1050. 1846 W. Bayshore (650)473- MP: 2BR/2BA secure complex. Pool/spa, great loc. nr All for $9,995. MultiVend, LLC 880 9983. A Better Property Management LINDA’S CREATURE COMFORTS Like new. Premier building. Phone entry. park, shopping & transporation. From Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729. 1- Co $$ As Seen on TV. Cash now for your When you must leave them, I will love Gated garage. N/P. BONUS $1275- $880 (1BR) & $1150 (2BR). Irina, 800-814-6047. (Cal-SCAN) future Settlement, Annuity & Lottery them. Animal visits in your home. EPA: 1BR Townhouse $1500/mo. Call (650)325-7863 (650)969-3300. payments. www.ppicash.com Don't Since 1980. Excellent local refs. West of 101. $795. Completely remod- All Cash Candy Route! wait for your $$$ Call Prosperity Part- eled, secured, pool. 300 E. MP: 3BR/2BA Do you earn $800/day? Your own local Linda 650-325-3956 Prime downtown loc. Owner’s unit. 2nd MV: 1BR & 2BR ners 1-800-509-1607. (Cal-SCAN) O⤙Keefe. 473-9983. A Better candy route. Incl. 30 Machines & Candy. Property Management Co. floor. AEK, frplc., huge closets/storage, Start your summer with FREE rent! All for $9,995. 1-800-807-6525. (AAN pvt. balcony, A/C, onsite laundry. 2 park- Starting at $850 mo. Call today for your CAN) ing spaces. N/S, N/P. $2100 mo., personal tour. Latham Court Apts., lease. 650/323-4944. 650/961-6135 Page 38 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly HomeHome ServicesServices

715 Cleaning Services 719 741 748 748 Elva’s Cleaning Service Remodeling/Additions Flooring/Carpet/Tile Gardening/Landscaping Gardening/Landscaping Residential & Commercial. M. Sanchez Landscaping 15 years experience. Great references. A B WEST VR & EB Hardwood Floors JODY HORST Clean-ups. Repair. Installation. New Free Estimates. Reliable. Own Car Dustless Sys. New install, refinish, CONSTRUCTION Landscape Irrigation, planting, patios, concrete, (650)716-8869 or (650)321-8169 repairs. Free estimates. Low rates. flagstone, brick pavers, retaining walls, Artist • Remodels • Repairs Refs. Lic.#712180 (415)664-9783 outdoor lighting. FREE Estimae. Flor & Luis Cleaning Service 856-9648 Cell (650)444-7072 , (650)342-1392 Housecleaning, Laundry & Ironing. • Tile • Carpentry • Decks 6 years experience. Good references. • Elec/Plumbing • Painting 748 • Design & Installation MAINTENANCE Reliable, great rates & free estimates. Gardening/Landscaping • Lawn & Irrigation Clean Ups. Trimming. Pruning. Stump 650-776-9010 or 650-326-1905 Call E. Marchetti • Clean-up & Plant removal. Rototilling. Aerating. Tree 703 for Free Estimate PACIFIC LANDSCAPING Service. landscaping. Drip & Sprinkler. HILDAS HOUSECLEANING Maintenance Architecture/Design Excellent Local References Reliable professional, yard mainte- Roger H: (650)326-7721 Cell: 776-3255 Homes • Apartments • Offices (650) 347-8359 Lic.#623885 nance & landscaping.. In business 18 • Rock Garden & Natural Paths DESIGN/PERMITS Great Exp. • Splendid Refs. • • Consulting Lic. # 725080 One Stop Place for Your Remodeling Fax (650) 344-6518 years. 968-6046 Lic. #736877 RAY’S LANDSCAPING Free Estimates. Sprinkler sys. Lawns. Maintenance. Design needs. Complete Plans incl. 650-261-1569 or 650-444-3590 Structural Engineering & Energy Com- El Paso Drywall All types of stone work. Retaining pliance (T-24). ADW (650)969-4980 walls. Fences. Since 1980. Lic.#749922. J&B House Cleaning Water damage, acoustic removal Sanchez (650)969-4276 or cell 793-3939 Experienced, reliable, quality service. & spray, hanging texture paint. Landscaping We do windows. Tile, stucco, roofing jobs, remod- Gardening Sam’s Garden Service 704 Audio/Visual For a FREE estimate please call Renovation ANTENNA PROS General Cleanup, Gardening, Pruning, (650)704-8540 els & demolition. (408)506-0694 Home entertainment hookups, HDTV • Consulting, Design, Installation P Clean-ups Trimming, New Lawns, Sprinkler Antennas, cable, speakers, phone, POLY CONSTRUCTION Systems, Thatching & Planting. Janitor #1. House/carpet cleaning, • Specializing in all stonework, patio, P Maintenance audio/video setups, Satellite & Plasma hardwood floor polish, *Concrete *Driveway *Sidewalk Free estimates. (650)969-9894 screen TV installations. 650-965-8498. *Aggregate Brick Work *Flagstone walls, walks & pools window washing inside & outside P Planting SUPER YARD WORK Janitorial service. Lic. & experienced. *Landscape *Sprinklers *Free Estimate • Integrate your house Call (650)921-6656 P Sprinkler system Tree Service • Lawn Repair • New 710 Carpentry Cell (415)971-0886, (650)341-8392 with your garden & live seasonally Fence • Sod or Seed • General Cleanup Custom JOSE’S JANITORIAL SERVICE Local References • Lic 595316 P Hauling Painting • Concrete • Hauling STERGION Cabinetry Free Estimates Tim (650)322-7065 Professional House Cleaning, Offices • STERGION CONSTRUCTION 20 yrs. exp. Lic. #35326 Kitchens • Bathrooms Window Washing • Commercial • Robert Stafford, Inc. Residential • Husband & Wife • Remodels • Additions Free Estimates 751 General Wood Work • Furniture References (650)322-0294 • Custom Homes Lic # 830948 • (650) 851-0519 • 650-839-1844 Contracting • Restorations Lic # 830948 LUZ’ HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Call (650) 523-4133 A Notice to Our Readers: Excellent references upon request Excel. references. Satisfied clients. Call (650) 523-4133 Arteaga Enterprises, Inc. 12 years experience. Free estimates. Excellent references upon request Garden Maintenance • Landscape Weekend house/pet sitting California law requires that contrac- Irrigation System • Pressure Washing NEW GROWTH 650/322-6164; 650/269-3582 DESIGN/BUILD tors taking jobs that total $500 or 715 Cleaning Services Stewart Construction Co. Tree Service • Clean-ups more (labor or materials) be li- 2 person team. We do the same service MARIA’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Remodeling Contractor (650)366-0888 or (415)298-9004 Certificate Landscape Arch. censed by the Contractors State Li- as everyone else-but the difference is: Houses, apartments & windows. Com- 23 yrs exp. Bonded & Insured. Trees/Plants/Lawns cense Board. State law also requires “we love to do it!” Steam spot clng mercial & Residential. 10 yrs. exp. BECKY’S LANDSCAPE Stone Walls/Walks/Patios that contractors include their license Weekly, Biweekly & Periodic Maint. avail. Lic.# 28276, Call (650)369-7570 Good references. Free Est. Lic. # 29750 Lic.# 745186 (408)745-7115 Fences/Decks/Arbors number on all advertising. You can Annual Rose, Fruit Tree Pruning, Yard check the status of your licensed www.FlorLauHousecleaning.com (650)364-7342 or (650)465-7694 Ponds/Trellis. Clean-ups, Demolition, Excavation, contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or Marias Housecleaning Services 730 Electrical Irrigation, Sod, Planting, Raised Beds, Rototill/Sprinkler Repair 800-321-CSLB. . Ads appearing in Residential & Commercial Ponds, Fountains, Patios, Decks. the paper without license. # indi- AMAYAS CLEANING SERVICE ALEX ELECTRIC 650-796-4230 Personal service. Ironing. Mon-Sat. 10 (650)493-7060 Lic. #629487 cate that the person is not licensed. yrs exp. Good refs & Free est. $15/hr. Lic #784136. Free Est. All electrical • Keep your home nice & clean Alex, (650)366-6924 • Res/Com & Laundry Svc Maria (650)328-6952; cell 465-5806 Cherish Your Garden ALKA CONSTRUCTION • Excellent local references Olga’s Housecleaning: Remodeling, Additions, Bathrooms, • 10 years experience–free estimates Business, apt, homes. Weekly/monthly Shubha Landscape Design GREEN THUMB Kitchen, Tile & Marble Work, Electri- (650)520-3271(C) (650)965-3597(H) Low Rates. Own Equip. Local Refs. Landscape Contractor Lic #852075 cal & Plumbing, Concrete Driveways, Experienced & Friendly. Insured. www.ShubhaLandscapeDesign.com FOR HIRE Patios. Lic. #638994. Tel. 704-4224 I Love My Job! Cell (650)380-1406 Garden design,installation, Clean, Prompt & Phone: 650. 321.1600 maintenance & concrete work Professional Electricians MAID TO SERVE YOU! Orkopina • Affordable Landscape Design Superior Service since 1989 Conceptual, Planting, Irrigation, Call (650) 328-1155 YOUR SOLUTION Housecleaning • Lighting Improvements and Lighting Plans TO AN EASIER LIFE “The BEST Service for You” • New Appliances • Installation • Fine Gardening • Detail Oriented Service since 1985 • Dedicated Circuits CYPREX • Meticulous, Quality Work • Phone & Computer Wiring • Plant Care Calendar CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPES • Reliable • Consult on Existing Garden • Laundry/Ironing/Windows/Blinds • Free Estimates Design Build Concrete Work • Move-In/Move-Out (650) 964-1000 • Plant Ordering Services Fine Gardening Ret. Walls • Wax/Wall Washing/Construction Clean-Up We do it ALL Wood Work Since 1989 • Satisfaction Guaranteed Save money by having it Call or visit our website today! •Owner Operated • Senior/Expecting Mother/Newborn Disc. done right the first time! Lic# 606341 408-971-4274 Custom Homes • Last minute calls Lic. # 701749, C27 • Weekly/Bi-Weekly/ (650) 962-1536 www.ecyprex.com Remodeling & Additions One Time Service Insured & Bonded Lic. 020624 (650)962-1101 736 Decks GARDENING by J. SANDOVAL Lic#442155 (650) 280-2628 ARD QUALITY CLEANING SERVICES •Y •LANDSCAPE General Maintenance [email protected] (650) 323-0707 7 days/wk. 15 yrs exp. KCP WOOD RENEWERS MAINTENANCE RENOVATION • Clean ups • Pruning • Reasonable Excel. references. Reliable. CDL. Clean and refinished •ESTATE SERVICE •SPRINKLER Rates • Free Est. • 25% disc. 1st visit (650)327-0964 decks, homes, play structures, etc. •NEW LAWNS Dina or Jose Sandoval (650)566-8136 Lic. 473523 (408)370-2496 SYSTEMS TERESA’S HOUSECLEANING FREE ESTIMATES (650)367-1420 HUMBERTO’S GARDENING Quality Service Professional, resp. & excellent clean- Complete maintenance. ing srvc. (can do laundry while clean- 737 Fences & Gates Garden works-Clean ups. Trimming. Kitchen & ing). Residential & Co. Janitorial Fences - Decks - Retaining Wall Patio Installation. Repair. Irrigation. Free Estimate. (650)364-7210 Bathroom Services. 15 yrs. exp. 650-201-5435 Outdoor Construction. 15 yrs Exper. Renovations Housecleaning, laundry, Reasonable prices. Lic#786158 Al (650)853-0824, cell 650-269-7113 Japanese Gardener ironing, help at parties 719 Maintenance • Garden works reliable & honest professional cleaners Remodeling/Additions Clean ups • Pruning ADDITIONS licensed • bonded • insured 741 (650)327-6283, evenings Plumbing/Roofing/Fencing Available Mon-Sat. A Notice to Our Readers: Flooring/Carpet/Tile Window & Driveways/ $20/hr. 4hrs or more price reduced. JAPANESE GARDENER Weekly – BiWeekly – Monthly ALEX TILE & MARBLE 'SFF
FTUJNBUFT Competitive Prices!!! California law requires that con- Kitchen, Bath, Fireplace, Patio Pruning, Bonsai Home or Office tractors taking jobs that total $500 All Tile, Marble, Slate, Stone Work Maintenance, Clean-up WE DO IT ALL! 650-948-2599 or more (labor or materials) be li- References, Guarantee censed by the Contractors State Li- Lic # 491398, (650)996-9885 (650)856-6593, eves. 650-328-9758

www.dialamaidcleaners.com & Bonded Lic# 762903 Insured cense Board. State law also re- Estab. 1982 Free estimate LANDSCAPE CONSULTING quires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. Broken Tiles? Dirty Grout? Elsa’s House/condo cleaning Service Leaky showerpans? messy countertops? 





















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JOGP ! QSJNBWFSEFCJ[ Monday - Saturday • Free Estimates censed contractor at 18 yrs exp. cleaning, caulking, repairs, Call Susie Mader Good Refs. • ironing • $15/hr. www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321- replacements & some installations. C27-677335 650-857-0658 Call Elsa (650)364-7687 CSLB. . Ads appearing in the paper John (650)400-3665, (408)530-9756 Weedwhaking! without license. # indicate that the Get it cut close & neat. Hair cuts too! person is not licensed. Fast, reliable, thorough. Since 1990. Home Services Call Bryan at (408)639-8508 continued on next page

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757 Handyman/Repairs 757 Handyman/Repairs 759 Hauling 767 Movers 775 Asphalt/Concrete 790 Roofing European Craftsmanship Cheapest Hauling, Roe General Engineering Maintenance Call ME 1st Valley Roofing • 408.243.1340 For All Your Repair Needs A PROFESSIONAL Landscaping & Concrete Asphalt • Paving • Sealing Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing Residential/Commercial. Highly Recommended New Construction & Repairs all roof types Finish Carpentry & More CARPENTRY & Demolition Removal. Home/Office 4 Strapping Pros 30 years experience. No job too small. free estimates Lic.#SIM0012 (650)270-7726 HANDYWORK Moving. Yard clean-up. Tree trimming. Gary (650)271-0773 Lic. #663703 (650)814-5572 all work guaranteed Misc. Junk. Same Day Service!! EMERGENCY SERVICE 24 hrs (650)630-1739 leak repairs, reroofing A Nermin Sirovica Handyman Service • Senior discounts AARON S MOVING 779 Organizing gutter repair & cleaning Sheet Rock • Deck • Electric • Fences Lic. #816320 • Plumbing • Doors & Windows • Rough estimates Services •Painting • Woodwork. 7 days/week. Cal PUC T-189907 Fully insured. Member of Hm (408)246-7052, cell (408)646-2474 • Referrals ATLASATLAS HAULINGHAULING BBB Home and office relocation experts. 10 years of experience in Bay Area. Reputable Al Peterson Roofing Able Handyman Fred 20 years of Commercial & Residential service, Affordable rates. Mention this ad and Offers complete home repairs, mainte- experience get $25 in packing materials free. 650.321.4383 Got since 1946 nace, remodeling, prof. painting, car- Reasonable & Reliable specializing in pentry, plumbing, elect. & landscaping. “Rich” • Free Estimates • repairs • reroofing 7 days. 408-250-4205 * 650-529-1662 650.598.7944 • Furniture • Trash clutter? • roof/gutter cleaning, repairs • Appliances ALL PHASE HANDYMAN & PAINTING 768 Moving Assistance No time, energy, and maintenance • Wood • Yard Waste Carpentry. Texture. Stucco. Carpet & patience or 493-9177 Concrete. Sheet Rock. Interior/Exterior. • Construction A Notice to Our Readers: know-how to tidy 10 yrs. exp. Free est. Res/Co. Quality • Rental Clean-Up • Debris California State Law requires that that space? preparation. Lic. Carlos (650)630-5225 Plumbing, Tile, all moving companies be licensed 792 Pool Service Carpentry and 7 DAYS A WEEK! by the Public Utilities Commis- Let Clutterboy clear All Types Of Electrical work (408) 888-0445 sion. Businesses listed under Mov- out and organize your DAV I D HALE POOL SERVICE Home Improvements 35 years exp. ing Assistance are not licensed Garage or Office. Honest Reliable Service You Can Trust No Job Too Big Or Small! movers, and do not advertise them- Weekly Maintenance & Chemicals Carpentry • Plumbing • Elect. 323-4878 selves as such. FREE ESTIMATES • HOURLY RATE LOCAL REFERRALS GALORE! 20 yrs. Free Estimate (650)823-6083 •Remodels. Manny (650)766-6290 [email protected] A mover’s license contains a T or Cal T followed by 6 digits. Check us out at All types of Home Improvements EXPRESS For further information, call the www.clutterboy.com 795 Tree Care Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, power HAULING Contractor's License Board 650.799.4149 BRUNO FERAZZA washing, and remodels. 25 yrs exper. 1-800-321-2752 TREE SERVICE Misc. Junk & Appliances Call Jason Marques Perez Free $49 Expert tree trimming, safe removals. (650)518-0249 FREDDYS Garage Clean-Up and More special The Handyman & Dry Walls Estimates! Stump removal. Free estimate. Insured Fast & Reliable 783 Plumbing Lic. # 696796. (650)222-3464 Sheetrock • Texture Call Sam: 369-4404 771 Very Reasonable Plumbing HANDYMAN Taping • Painting & More Drains Cleaned, Repairs & Installation Great Jobs & Great Prices! Painting/Wallpapering OZZIE’S TREE SERVICE: Certified SERVICES FOR 20 yrs. Exp. arborist, 18 yrs exp. Tree trimming, re- A-1 & JH Homes Very Fast & Efficient Service. SENIOR 650-630-5550 FRANK’S HAULING Painting Int./Ext. Residential only. movals & stump grinding. Free chips Call Jimmy, 968-7187 & wood. Free est. Lic'd. & insured. Commercial, Residential, Garage, Color Scheme. Trim & Molding. HOMEOWNERS (650)368-8065, cell, (650)704-5588 Basement & Yard Clean-up. Small Job OK! New Interior Ideas. (650)515-5049 Lic.# 835271 787 Pressure Washing BELOW MARKET RATES • Fair prices. (650)361-8773 Palo Alto Tree Service NO INCOME QUALIFICATION J&G HAULING SERVICE CAPP’S Pressure Washing Commercial & Residential tree removal Access (grab bars, wheelchair ramps) Misc. junk, office & appliances, A. AVI PAINTING • Deck Refinishing/Sanding • Patios Certified & Insured 15 yrs exp. • Carpentry • Electrical Work • Furnace garage/storage, etc & clean-ups. Interior/Exterior, Cabinets, Faux • Moss/Algae •Flagstone •Driveways Free estimate. Lic. #819244 Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning • Plumbing Insured (650)380-2297 or (650)380-5897 Lic #807495 Old furniture, refrigerators & freezers. Finishes, Lacquer & Paper Hanging • Free Demonstrations & Estimates Jobs of all sizes and types. FREE ESTIMATES (650)368-8810 Call(650)302-8944 Servicing Palo Alto, Stanford, Professional Custom Work RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICE Menlo Park, Mountain View, 650-969-9111 or 408-399-9111 www.cappspressurewash.com Lic. #798614 (650)329-0770 •Professional tree removal East Palo Alto, Los Altos areas. 761 Masonry/Brick •Trimming & Shaping our specialty Call Ron (650) 326-5362, x26 Construction Services Contractor’s Lic. #824065 Carlson Pressure Washing Insured & Bonded (650)299-9987 Res./Com. remodels. No job too small! NEAT RELIABLE • Moss and Mildew Removal 25 years experience. Lic. # 782963 PAINTING • Plant Conscious Michael Compton, general contractor Classic ROGER BLAKEMORE • No Chemicals Free estimates 799 Windows (650)493-8772, (408)836-8772 Masonry QUALITY PREPARATION • Incredible 10 years experience Miki HANDYMAN SERVICE & FINISH WORK Results (650) 322-5030 Electrical • Painting • Tile • Stone walls, patios & walkways • 24 years experience “Service Beyond Expectations” CarefulClean • PAINT • TILE Drywall • Woodwork • Custom pool remodeling • Served a 5 yr. Window Washing Call (650)631-4502; (650)544-4502 apprenticeship in England • FAUCETS • TOILETS • All Stone applications • www.paintmore.com Specialists • LIGHTS • WINDOWS • Licensed & insured #392875 RL KING REPAIR • Outdoor Kitchens, Barbecues & Spas 789 Plaster/Stucco • DOORS MAINTENANCE Handyman. • FREE ESTIMATES Please check our “A” rating • Architectural & Engineering plans Stucco repair, cracks, & patching. on the Better Business FINE CARPENTRY Carpentry Painting Taping. 325-8039 Foundation vents replaced & patched. No Job Too Small. Since 1967 Local References • Lic 595316 Bureau website @ ROUGH DRYWALL Interior plaster repair. Texture match- Call Richard 650-363-8403 ing. 35 years. Small jobs only. www.sanmateo.bbb.org SATISFACTION Robert Stafford, Inc. (650)248-4205 • Exterior Pressure Washing GUARANTEED Roofing, Repairs & Handyman Shingles, Shakes, • (650) 851-0519 • D&M • Gutter Cleaning Tar & Gravel, Gutter & Drain Work, 790 Roofing • Deck Refinishing Single-ply Torge. Free estimate. PAI NTI NG AG HANSEN PLUMBING 650-315-7954 Call John (650)322-4871 We're Back! Fat, bored, retired Interior & Exterior Specializing in 888-664-9274 Masons & Tile Setters. Great Refs & Low Rates Service and Remodelling 650-592-6061 The Palo Alto Handyman Custom brick/stone/block/tile. Lic. 52643 (650) 575-2022 24 Hour Service Decks * gates * arbors * lighting * Small Jobs OK. Since 1966. Lic.#549086 323-4138 electrical * windows * doors * 207-7734 landscapes * special projects * Larry’s Terry (650)743-6251 Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes Attention to Detail and PALO ALTO Handyman 767 Movers Expert Craftsmanship Guaranteed. Service 759 Hauling Call for Free Consultation. ROOFING INC. Various Repairs & Installations Hauling Rototilling (415)516-1480 Lic.#817762 (formerly J.A. 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PA: 2BR/1BA SUNNYVALE: 1BR Menlo Park, 2 BR/2 BA Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $3400 / mo MV: Waiting List Open $500 move in bonus! University Ave. & Near 280. COZY. $780. Easy Immaculate private home at 838 Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $3200/mo 1 bedroom Senior Apts. LIMITED OFFER! Guinda. Very nice view of trees from LR, PA/Stanford commute. Average rent Partridge (behind 840 Partridge) in West Central Park Apartments w/cozy patio. All appliances. Cov’d prk- after lease bonus. 731 E. Homestead Menlo, Allied Arts area. Includes a fire- Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $3300/mo Beautiful 1BR/1BA $1495 ing. Walk to Dwntwn or bike to Stanford. Rd. (408)735-9076. A Better Property place, dishwasher and washer/dryer. 90 Sierra Vista Ave. Portola Valley, 3 BR/2 BA 2BR/2BA $1995 Garage incl., Free onsite laundry. N/S/P $1650 Management Co. Two-car garage with lots of storage cab- OPEN HSE APR 2: 10A-Noon Mountain View, CA 94043 D/W W/D in unit, air conditioning, (650)324-1922 or email: univ_ter- inets. Very pleasant, private, well-kept Remodeled. $4950/mo 650-529-9809 650-964-5600 Gunn H.S. near Stanford & Page Mill [email protected] 803 Duplex back yard. Gardener and water included. N/S, N/P. Available April 15. Portola Valley, 3 BR/2 BA - $4950/mo Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Only PA: 2BR/1BA Triplex Los Altos / Los Altos Hills, 2 BR/1 BA - 650.320.8500 PV: 2BR/1BA Every Thursday 1-4pm Only Sharp, new carpets, upgrades, lots of $2000 Please do not disturb tenants. Rustic area of PV. Tahoe style A-Frame To Open Permanently light, lndry rm, garage. N/S, no dogs. MP: 1BR/1BA w/ open floor plan. Hdwd flrs., central PA: 1 & 2BR Refs. $1550/mo 214 Webster. 650- *Income limits & monthly rents Hdwd flrs w/ Oriental rugs, A/C, pvt. Please contact Pam by email at pame- heating. 2 decks. etc. $2350/mo. 650- From $900 mo. AEK, lots of closets & 329-8363 are subject to change w/median storage, pool. 220 Curtner. Call garage, lg. landscaped yard. D/W, disp., [email protected]. 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Hrdwd flrs, PA: 1BR & 2BR Browse hundreds of online listings with crts. Pool, micro, D/W. 1 cat OK. PA: 3BR/2BA & 2BR/1BA fireplace, lrg deck. Las Lomitas Schools. photos & maps. Find your roommate Water/garbage incl. $875/mo. Excel. Midtown. Pvt. deck, gardens, Evergreen Park triplex, sunny & bright, Incl gardener. N/P. $2750 Call Agt 650- pool, cov. parking. Util incl. N/S/P. with a click of the mouse! Visit: (650)967-9349 freshly painted, new carpet, designer 833-1337 www.Roommates.com. (AAN CAN) (650)207-9335. 1BR from $1,195. 2BR touches, full kitchen, updated baths, MV: 1BR/1BA from $1,495 shared garden/patio, 1 car parking, Atherton, 3 BR/2 BA - $2850 mo. Clean apt. avail. near Downtown Mtn. laundry/storage, 2 block to Calif. Ave. Atherton, 3 BR/2 BA - $2750 mo. Mountain View 4/1-5/20 - $750 total PA: 1BR & 2BR apts. Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA View. Complex has pool, lounging area, 3BR/2BA incl. frplc for $2050 & Architect-designed home available April thru 5/20 laundry facilities & covered parking. Call Near Stanford. Spacious, sunny units. 2BR/1BA for $1550. N/S/P. Classic Lg. patio, pool, secluded garden, laun- Claire Hitomi, Realtor® 2005. May be furnished for extra MV: Room for rent now to receive a huge move in bonus. Property Services. (650)329-9022 $300/month ADDRESS: 7 Bay Road, Share home with N/S lady. Nr 101 & 85. Hurry, apt. won’t last. $925-$995 mo. dry, parking. $1100- $1295/mo. Residential Real Estate Specialist (650)493-8198. www.bayareaapts.com Menlo Park (XSt: Marsh Road) Beautiful 650-961-4306 650/424-1100 or ginasunpointe PA: 3BR/2BA Condo Condos • Homes • Mansions • More french doors throughout, hardwood @yahoo.com. Pool, W/D, balcony, West of 101. (650) 556-1078 floors, wood burning fireplace, new bath- PA, 1 br/1 ba - $245 PA: 1BR Midtown $1450. (408)257-9713 Remod. Maple cabinets, granite-like All price ranges thruout Peninsula rooms, bright European kitchen with Sub PA: Furnished Room Zero refrigerator and granite counter MV: 1BR/1BA w/garage counters. D/W, disp., tile floors, sky- PA: 3BR/2BA Sixplex ERA Wilbur Properties w/ shared bath, N/S, $365/mo. Lite top, Neptune washer/dryer, large yards Charming. Nr. dwntwn. Quiet neighbor- lights, new carpets, priv. patio & yard. Dwntn. New carpets, freshly painted. Buying • Selling • Leasing kitchen, lndry use, priv phone line, utils and deck, security system, ample stor- hood. W/W carpet, new paint. Avail. Cats OK. 1 yr lease, $500 dep. Fireplace, AEK, carport w/ storage, incl 650-493-5393 age/study with utility bathroom and 5/10. $875/mo. 650-462-5935 $1175/mo. (650)325-5730 patio. Cat ok. Lndry. $2000/mo. 650- Palo Alto, selected BR/selected BA - shower. Home conveniently located near 326-5538 Room$507/m MV: 2BR/1BA PA: 1BR-MIDTOWN Freeway 101 and Dumbarton Bridge, Townhouse-type. Carpets, drapes, pvt. Cottage style apt. w/fireplace. easy commute to San Jose, San patio. Attractive 14-unit complex. $1200 Patio/yard, wood floor, beamed ceil- Francisco, and East Bay.12 month lease 810 Cottages for mo., 1 month free rent. 211 Easy St. ings, skylights. Carport, storage, laun- More Than An required. Please call(920) 629-5884 or Rent (650)964-1207. dry, pool. $1400/mo. (650)328-5612 It’s a leave message at (650) 949-1391 or Address... A Lifestyle email [email protected]$3300/mo LAH: 1BR/1BA MV: 2BR/2BA PA: 1BR/1BA Secluded, quiet. New gas stove, refrig., Condo on PA/LA Border. Beautiful com- Spacious, apt. w/high ceilings, centrally HUMMER Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $2850 hardwood flrs. Large deck overlooks plex. Frplc., pool, covered garage, pri- located, parking, storage & laundry. Oak Creek Residential Property Management Mountain View, 4 BR/2 BA nature preserve. $1700 mo. 650/941- $900/mo. Call Paul McCarthy, Broker Luxury Apts. 1847 vate deck, storage. Fresh paint, new car- RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Bright & spacious FAMILY HOME w/great pets, new appliances, new bathrooms. 650-533-3104 starting from $1465 yard on cul-de-sac! $2500mo. ITSAHUM- Must see. $1650 mo. Furn., $1850 mo. PA: 1BR/1BA MER.COM 650-851-7054 Avail. 4/10. Call 650/219-9309 PA: Garden Setting in downtown. 650 851-7054 MP: 2BR/1BA MV: 2BR/2BA Condo 1BR/1BA $1300/mo. Month to month. ● Spacious studios, 1 & 2 BRS ITSAHUMMER.COM West. Great nghbrhd. Hdwd flrs, gas Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, updated Fully carpeted, AEK, lrg balcony. N/S. ● 27 Beautifully landscaped acres stove, frplc, W/D, garage. Fenced yard, kitchen, walking distance to town & Move-in Bonus. Call Jim (650)462-5935. along San Francisquito Creek fruit trees. Grdnr incl. N/P $1975. 650- close to Stevens Creek Trail. Complex ● High speed internet access 854-5574 has pool, hot tub & tennis courts. PA: 1BR/1BA LINWOOD REALTY INC ● MP: 2BR/2BA $2000. Contact agent, 415-640-3293 PA: Convenient to Stanford. $1095. State of the art Health Club REAL ESTATE & MOVE IN BONUS! Attractive courtyard ● Westside, prime area. Lg LR & kit. N/P. Walking distance to Stanford PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 832 Partridge. $1950 mo. Linwood MV: 2BR/2BA condo pool, gated bldg, D/W, patio, Spacious, Shopping Center quiet, lndry, carport. N/S, N/P. SINCE 1970 Realty (650)851-0919 The Lakes. Condo overlooking green- ● belt, sunny & bright living/dining rooms (650)493-4339 5 Pools and 3 Tennis Courts ● (650) 851-0919 MV: 2BR/1BA + bonus rm Los Altos Hills, 1 BR/2 BA leading to patio, frplc, master suite Cardio, Aqua Aerobic & Yoga Hdwd flrs, huge yard, fruit trees, W/D Unique,quiet&privat w/great w/private patio, W/D in unit, garage, PA: 1BR/1BA Classes Walk to California Ave. train & shopping, hook-up, D/W. Pets OK. 2235 view.Open kit/LR/DR.800 sq.ft pool, walk to Castro St. N/S/P. ● 10 minutes from Downtown Palo Alto Wyandotte St. $1795. 650-595-4814 W/D.Deck/Parkng.Cabl/DSL $1600/mo. Classic Property Services. cute, cottage-like, small 1BR apt. $800 ● Fully furnished and accessorized avail.Nr.280/Shop.N/S/P/ (650)329-9022 w/bonus. Laundry & parking on site. MV: 3BR/2BA Avail. now. 650-207-2202 units Pets neg. Near PA, 2 car garage, fire- 1650/mo+util.650-949-2212 ● All newly remodeled interiors place, skylight, W/D, fridge. N/S. PA: 2BR/1BA PA: 1BR/1BA $1875/mo. (650)566-5746 Downtown. Carriage house, new unit, 1st floor unit near pool with private yard, MV: JR, 1 & 2BRs Open daily 9 to 5:30 gas stove, A/C, 1 car park, laundry & $1075 mo. Laundry and covered park- MV: 3BR/2BA MV: Top Mountain View Location. 1600 Sandhill Road, P. A. refrig incl., fully furn., N/S/P. Corp. ing. $500 Rent Bonus! Agent 650-867- Pets OK. Living room, family room. frige, PA/LA/MV border “newly remodeled” 650 321-1701 rental OK, floor plan avail. $2700/mo. junior, 1 & 2BR in well-maintained 0732. Email: [email protected] W/D hookup, 2 car garage, auto irriga- Prices subject to change/ tion. Close to 85 & 101. Now available. 650-400-6203 property w/all new fixtures & newer select units only appliances, large private balconies or PA: 1BR/1BA apt. $2195. Call (650)968-2647 Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1300 patios. Bike to Stanford. Los Altos Quiet street. Walk to University Ave. Los Altos / Los Altos Hills, 4 BR/2 PA: Studio PA, 2 br/1 ba - $1450 Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1195/mo School Dist. “Move-In Specials” Lndry, carport, storage also avail. BA West of 101. Beautiful view, private (650)941-2244 WWW.VRENT.COM $1300/mo 408-252-8042 Executive home. Garden paradise wpool PA: 1BR/1BA, Old PA Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1585 patio, pool. Gas paid. No pets. $725 & spa! $6000mo. ITSAHUMMER.COM Charming, large, w/ LR, DR, gas frplc, PA: 2BR/1.5BA Townhouse Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $1700/mont mo. 650/321-6148 650-851-7054 new stove, W/D, extra storage, 1000 sf. Great Downtown location. Spacious w/ Utils paid. 241 Seale. $1900/mo Call Palo Alto, selected BR/1 BA pool & patio. Laundry, carport. No pets. PA: Studio $725 Los Altos / Los Altos Hills, 4 BR/3 408-314-5027 and 2BR/2BA, $1150/month. N/S/P. MV: Waiting List Open $1650/mo. 1 month free rent with 1 yr BA 815 Rentals Wanted lease (ask for details). 650-327-6440 Call (408)734-4542, (408)781-3583 Newly renovated FAMILY HOME in ideal PA: 2+BR/1BA 1BR Senior Apartments. LA area. Great commute location! 2073 Princeton, near Stanford, Calif. 2bd/2bth, house/cottage - $1800 PA: Studios, 1BR & 2BR SR Fountains Apts. PA: 2BR/1BA $6000\mo. ITSAHUMMER.COM 650- Excel. condition. Furn. optional. Short Decorative Painter seeks cottage - Dntn., quiet, cats OK. Downtown $1850/mo. Balcony over- 851-7054 term lease. $2500/mo. Call 408-644- $1000 2005 San Ramon Ave., Mtn. View. looks garden. Newer carpets & paint. A/C, pool, spa, lndry, gar. 3248 Granite counter tops. Quiet. 837 275 Hawthorne. (650)321-6633. Los Altos, 3 BR/2 BA - $2750/mo. Landlords: Look no further (650)966-1060 PA: 2BR/1.5BA, Old PA. Cowper. Call (650)888-4116, (650)326- Charming, Spanish home w/ detached LOOKING FOR 3 BEDROOM - $1950 Every Tues. 9am-12pm Only 3542. Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1500/mo. studio, frplc, carpet, W/D. Walk to train. Los Altos, California Every Thurs. 1-4pm Only PA: 2BR/1BA Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1600 239 Seale. $2400/mo 408-314-5027 Medical Professional/Student - up to Downtown. Very large w/ DR. Quiet, pri- To Open Permanently. Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA PA: 2BR/1BA $900 Lottery will determine position on vate, residential setting. Pool, garage, Old PA. Quiet nghbrhd. New fridge, waiting list. *Income limits and laundry. $1400 650-321-4535 RWC: 2BR stove, grdnr incl. Great schools. Prof. Woman Seeking Nice Place - Cul-de-sac, patio, quiet, nr. 84, spa- $1500 monthly rents subject to PA: 2BR/1BA $1200/mo 650-854-8436 change w/medium income of cious. $1150. 1530 Ebener. (650)473- Professional woman seeks rental - Townhouse-style 2BR/1BA, sunny & 9983. A Better Property Management PA: 3BR/2BA Santa Clara Co. Section 8 bright, remodeled kitchen w/European Co. FR/office. On Colorado nr Luis. Hrdwd Stanford - short term/furnished cabinets. Living room leads to pvt, flrs, frplc, yard, W/D. Good schools. No Certificates and Vouchers Accepted. Wanted:Cottage/Apartment/MV-SM fenced yard w/garden, laundry, storage, RWC: 1BR pets. $3100. Lease. Agt. 415-699- Near California Ave. shops/ cafes/train. $780 lease. New decor. 1877 PA, EPA, MV: Studios & 1BR Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA 820 Home Exchanges N/S/P. $1200/mo. Classic Property 50 REDWOOD. (650)361-1200. A Better 2bdrm/1bth/1cargarage house. Lovely Move in special. Pool, lndry, cov prkng, PA: 3BR/3BA + Home office Farmhouse avail. in exchange Services, 329-9022 Property Management Co. fenced garden/ roses&daisies stor. MV: Quiet single story bldng. Enchanting & remodeled w/designer for P/T labor. 650-747-0304 bushes&lemon Remod. (650)965-1122. PA & EPA: PA: 2BR/1BA RWC: 2BR/2BA, touches through-out. Family room, fire- trees(sprinkler).Fireplace, hardwood Trade condo - $trade Resort setting, gated 2 story. (650)324- In triplex. Downtown area. $1325. Walk Approx 1150 sq ft. AEK, pool, laundry place. N/S/P. $4500/mo Classic floor,big window.New kitchen W/ dish 2231. $745-$995/mo. (650)964-1146 to town, parks. Garage, laundry on-site. facilities. N/P/S. $1300/mo. + $500 Property Services. 650-329-9022 washer,tile countertop, island in middle 650-207-2202 sec. deposit. 650-364-4997 or 650- Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA 825 Homes/Condos PA: 1BR/1BA unit of kitchen, dinning or computer area in 363-8048 3BR/2.5BA twnhse. A/C, ~1600 sq ft. under private home in beautiful area, sit- PA: 2BR/1BA kitchen, slide door to patio. Garage for Sale inc washer/dryer/cable, DSL ready.2- uated on 1 acre in country setting. Cozy Midtown apt w/ fenced yard. W/opener, washer&dryer.Water&garden Sunnyvale, 1 BR/1 BA car gar. Avail May 1$2350/mo. 650 Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $915,000 Private patio/entrance. N/P. Shared Lndry, carport. No pets. 1 mo. free rent srvce incl.Sm pet OK.Kathy(408)504- Quiet/cats ok/408-739-9600 857 9295 laundry facil. Utils. incl. $1200/mo. 1st w/ yr lease (ask for details). $1250/mo. 2495;Ben(408)504-2475;(650)858- Mtn. View, 2 BR/2 BA - $184,950 & sec. dep. 650-917-9477 650-327-6440 Sunnyvale, 2 BR/1 BA - $1195 3660 MS;$1950/month Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $2450/mo Redwood City, 5 BR/2.5 BA - $919000 Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Page 41 MARKETPLACE the printed version of THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS fogster.com GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM

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ed here on March 14, 2005. This statement was filed with the County 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE March 28, 2005. CAUSE shall be published at least ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF once SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF (PAW April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2005) CALIFORNIA each week for four successive weeks CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA No. 105CV037035 prior to the date set for hearing on the Public Notices TAIPAN PALO ALTO petition in the following newspaper of No. 104CV022649 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Petitioner PIMIN HSU filed a petition general circulation, printed in this ART INTERVENTION MEADOW PARK PROPERTIES NAME STATEMENT county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY. Petitioner RAHFA CHOUAIB filed a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. 459260 with this court for a decree changing petition with this court for a decree NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT The following individual(s) is (are) doing names as follows: PIMIN HSU to PAM Date: March 9, 2005 /s/ Thomas C. Edwards changing names as follows: RAHFA File No. 458159 File No. 458593 business as, Taipan Palo Alto, 560 Waverly PIMIN HSU. CHOUAIB to RAPHAELLE The following individual(s) is (are) doing The following individual(s) is (are) doing Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301: THE COURT ORDERS that all per- JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT business as, Art Intervention, 204 Ramona St., business as, Meadow Park Properties, 401 JEANMAR INC. CHOUAIB RISHARDE . sons interested in this matter shall ap- THE COURT ORDERS that all per- Palo Alto, CA 94301: Webster Street, No. 501, Palo Alto, CA 560 Waverly Street pear before this court at the hearing in- (PAW March 16, 23, 30, April 6, SOPHIA CLARK WADDELL 94301: Palo Alto, CA 94301 2005) 204 Ramona St., ROY H. MAFFLY, M.D. CA dicated below to show cause, if any, Palo Alto, CA 94301 401 Webster Street, No. 501 This business is being conducted by corpo- why the petition for change of name This business is being conducted by an in- Palo Alto, CA 94301 ration. should not be granted. dividual. This business is being conducted by an un- Registrant has not yet begun to transact NOTICE OF HEARING: May 24, Registrant began transacting business un- incorporated association other than a partner- business under the fictitious business name or 2005, 8:45 a.m., Dept. 13. Superior der the fictitious business name or names list- ship. names listed herein. Court of California, County of Santa NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW ed here on January 15, 2005. Registrant began transacting business un- This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County der the fictitious business name or names list- Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA BOARD of the Palo Alto Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on ed here on March 14, 2000. March 29, 2005. 95113. Architectural Review Board (ARB) March 4, 2005. This statement was filed with the County (PAW April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2005) A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW (PAW March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2005) Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 15, 2005. CHICKEN RANCH (PAW March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2005) NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD Please be advised the Architectural Review Board shall con- File No. 459261 FOR FOUR, THREE-YEAR TERMS duct a meeting on the following application at 8:00 AM on April The following individual(s) is (are) doing 21, 2005 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, business as, Chicken Ranch, 452 University NETASYS ENDING MAY 31, 2008 Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested HUSEYIN BULUTOGLU NAME STATEMENT (Terms of Bernstein, Kohler, persons may appear and be heard on this item. 146 Santa Clara Ave. File No. 458189 Makinen, and Murden) Redwood City, CA 94061 The following individual(s) is (are) doing APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 7, 2005. This business is being conducted by an in- business as, Netasys, 2751 Merlone Ct., Campbell, CA 95008: dividual. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking NEW BUSINESS Registrant began transacting business un- GILBERT WONG 2751 Merlone Ct. applications for the Historic Resources Board from persons in- der the fictitious business name or names list- Public Hearings (Major) ed here on March 29, 2005. Campbell, CA 95008 terested in a three-year term ending May 31, 2008. This statement was filed with the County This business is being conducted by an in- dividual. 1010 East Meadow Circle/1101 East Meadow Drive Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on The Historic Resources Board is composed of seven members March 29, 2005. Registrant began transacting business un- [05PLN-00084]: Request by Trumark Companies on behalf of (PAW April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2005) der the fictitious business name or names list- appointed by the City Council and who serve without pay. HDP Associates, LLC and Batton Associates, LLC for Prelimi- ed here on March 2, 2005. Members shall have demonstrated interest in and knowledge of This statement was filed with the County nary Architectural Review of 75 residential condominium units history, architecture or historic preservation. One member shall DESIGN ANTHOLOGY Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on on a 4.4 acre site within the LM District: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS March 7, 2005. be an owner/occupant of a category one or two historic struc- NAME STATEMENT (PAW March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2005) ture, or of a structure in an historic district; three members shall 901 San Antonio Road [05PLN-00093]: Request by Stein- File No. 458198 be architects, landscape architects, building designers or other berg Architects on behalf of the Campus for Jewish Life (CJL) The following individual(s) is (are) doing SUPERIOR PAINTING COMPANY design professionals and at least one member shall possess for Preliminary Architectural Review of a project concept to de- business as, Design Anthology, 796 Gailen FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303: NAME STATEMENT academic education or practical experience in history or a relat- velop a new recreation/community center, preschool/day care, LEENA KHARKAR-KALAKKAD File No.459438 ed field. assisted living/congregate care, and other site amenities on an 796 Gailen Ave. The following individual(s) is (are) doing the 8.6-acre site, within the GM District. Palo Alto, CA 94303 business as, Superior Painting Company, This business is being conducted by an in- 3306 Sueno Dr., San Jose, CA 95148: Duties: The primary duties of the Historic Resources Board in- dividual. ANDRES FIERRO clude: a) Reviewing and making recommendations to the Archi- 2300 East Bayshore Road [05PLN-00085]: Request by Hoo- Registrant began transacting business un- ANA FIERRO tectural Review Board on proposed exterior changes of com- ver Associates on behalf of Richard Peery for Preliminary Ar- der the fictitious business name or names list- JOSE CARILLO ed here on March 1, 2005. 3306 Sueno Dr. mercial and multiple-family buildings on the Historic Building In- chitectural Review of conceptual plans for a new office build- This statement was filed with the County San Jose, CA 95148 ventory; b) Reviewing and making recommendations on exteri- ing with at grade parking and related site improvements on a Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on This business is being conducted by gener- or changes of significant (Categories 1 and 2) single-family res- 5.66 acre site within the LM(D)(3) Limited Industrial Site Com- March 7, 2005. al partnership. (PAW March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2005 ) Registrant has not yet begun to transact idences on the Historic Building Inventory; c) Researching and bining District. business under the fictitious business name or making recommendations to the City Council on proposed addi- names listed herein. tions and on reclassifications of existing buildings on the Inven- STUDY SESSION: EUROPEAN CAR REPAIR This statement was filed with the County AND SERVICE Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on tory; and d) Performing other functions as may be delegated FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 1, 2005. from time to time to the Historic Resources Board by the City Zoning Ordinance Update - Village Residential: R-1 Cottage NAME STATEMENT (PAW April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2005) Council. Cluster and RM Cottage Cluster Development Standards. File No. 459114 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as, European Car Repair and Service, Application forms and appointment information are available in Agenda changes, additions and deletions. The agenda may 275 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale, CA SUSAN O’CONNOR & ASSOCIATES the City Clerk's Office, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (Phone: have additional items added to it up until 72 hours prior to 94036: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 650-329-2571). meeting time. ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ NAME STATEMENT 115 Casper Street File No. 459188 Milpitas, CA 94035 The following individual(s) is (are) doing Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk's Office is ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or California business as, Susan O’connor & Associates, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2005. If one of the incumbents services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who This business is being conducted by an in- 949 Cottrell Way, Stanford, CA 94305: dividual. SUSAN O’CONNOR does not reapply, the deadline will be extended to Tuesday, would like information on the City's compliance with the Ameri- Registrant began transacting business un- 949 Cottrell Way April 26, 2005. cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) der the fictitious business name or names list- Stanford, CA 94305 329-2550 (voice) or 650-328-1199 (TDD). ed here on March 2005. This business is being conducted by an in- This statement was filed with the County dividual. PALO ALTO RESIDENCY IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Registrant began transacting business un- March 25, 2005. der the fictitious business name or names list- DONNA J. ROGERS Amy French (PAW April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2005) City Clerk Current Planning Manager

Page 42 • Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals NOTICE OF STUDY SESSION NOTICE OF DIRECTOR'S sons interested in this matter shall ap- Petitioner CASIMIR PULASKI KOR- of the Palo Alto pear before this court at the hearing in- SAK filed a petition with this court for FORUM Planning & Transportation dicated below to show cause, if any, a decree changing names as follows: Commission why the petition for change of name CASIMIR PULASKI KORSAK to should not be granted. CASEY CASIMIR KORSAK. NOTICE OF HEARING: June 7, THE COURT ORDERS that all per- To be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday April 21, 2005 in the Palo 2005, 8:45 a.m., Dept. 13, Room 107. sons interested in this matter shall ap- Alto City Council Conference Room, Civic Center, 250 Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commis- pear before this court at the hearing in- Superior Court of California, County Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. sion shall conduct a study session at 7:00 PM Wednesday, of dicated below to show cause, if any, Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San why the petition for change of name Documents related to these items may be inspected by the April 13, 2005 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Jose, CA 95113. should not be granted. public as follows: Floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any inter- A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW NOTICE OF HEARING: May 17, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday...8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. ested persons may appear and be heard on these items. CAUSE shall be published at least 2005, 8:45 a.m., Room 107, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Wednesday...... 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. once at the City of Palo Alto's Development Center, 285 Hamilton All correspondence relating to any of the agenda items each week for four successive weeks Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, below or non-agenda items, which were not received by CA Avenue, Palo Alto, California. prior to the date set for hearing on the the 2:00 PM deadline for inclusion into Commission petition in the following newspaper of 95113. general circulation, printed in this A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW 321 California Avenue - Antonio's Nut House: A meeting packets on the Friday preceding the meeting date, need to county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY CAUSE shall be published at least with the Director of Planning and Community Environment and be received before 5:00 PM on the date of the meeting for Date: March 21, 2005 once the owner/operator of Antonio's Nut House to review distribution to staff and Commission members. /s/ Thomas C. Edwards each week for four successive weeks compliance of the conditions of approval for use permit JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT prior to the date set for hearing on the 04-UP-02, which allows alcoholic beverage service at this Interested persons may appear and be heard. Staff re- petition in the following newspaper of (PAW March 30, April 6, 13, 20, location. All interested persons are invited to attend. ports for agendized items are available via the City's main 2005) general circulation, printed in this county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY. website at www.cityofpaloalto.org under Date: March 7, 2005 Steve Emslie Agendas/Minutes/Reports and also at the Planning Divi- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE /s/ Thomas C. Edwards sion Front Desk, 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF Director of Planning and Community Environment CALIFORNIA JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Friday preceding the meeting date. Copies will be made FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, available at the Development Center should City Hall be No. 105CV036866 (PAW March 30, April 6, 13, 20, listening assistive devices are available in the Council closed on the 9/80 Friday. 2005) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Chambers and Council Conference Room, Sign language interpreters will be provided upon request with 72 hours NEW BUSINESS. advance notice. Study Session:

1. Planning and Transportation Commission study CITY OF PALO ALTO session on Commission's review of Bylaws, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE Procedures and Protocals. CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A LICENSE TO PLACE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of East Palo Alto has TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON CITY-OWNED NEXT MEETING: April 27, 2005. PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COLORA- established a Proposed Overall Annual Disadvantaged Busi- DO AVENUE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COLORADO ness Enterprise (DBE) Goal for FY 2004-2005 of 10 percent, applicable to Department of Transportation-assisted contracting Questions. If interested parties have any questions regarding AVENUE AND SIMKINS COURT, the above applications, please contact the Planning Division at PALO ALTO opportunities scheduled to be awarded during the period of Oc- tober 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. The City of East (650) 329-2441. The files relating to these items are available Palo Alto Proposed Annual Goal and its rationale were devel- for inspection weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palo Alto Council will oped in response to U.S. Department of Transportation’s New PM. Audio tapes are available at 329-2440 and video tapes of consider awarding a license to Metro-PCS to place telecommu- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Final Rule (49 meetings are available at the City Cable Desk at 329-2206. nication equipment on city-owned property on the south side of CFR Part 26), and are available for inspection for thirty (30) This public meeting is televised live on Government Access Colorado Avenue near the intersection of Colorado Avenue and days following the date of this Notice, from 8:30 am to 4:00 Channel 26. Simkins Court, commonly known as the Sterling Canal, at a p.m., Pacific standard time, Monday through Friday at the City public hearing to be held on May 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the of East Palo Alto’s Public Works Division located at 2200 Uni- ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or Council Chambers at 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. Terms versity Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303, (650) 853-3189. services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who of the license include a five-year term with two five-year options would like information on the City's compliance with the Ameri- to renew and the requirement that the property be used for con- Comments will be accepted on the Goal for forty-five (45) days cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) structing and operating a communications site (cell site) for fur- from the date of this notice. Comments can be forwarded to 329-2550 (voice) or (650) 328-1199 (TDD). nishing telephone, radio and telecommunications service to the Mr. Fernando Bravo, Public Works Director and DBE Liaison public. Facilities to be placed on the site consist of antennas Officer at the City of East Palo Alto, at the above stated ad- *** mounted on the PG&E tower and associated ground equipment dress, or to Mr. Richard J. Monroe, DLAE, Caltrans-District 4, in an area of approximately 12 by 15 feet. Any interested per- P. O. Box 23660, Oakland, CA 94623-0660. Lisa Grote, Chief Planning Official son may appear and be heard at the public hearing. For further Joseph Kott, Chief Transportation Official information, contact Donna Hartman, Financial Analyst, City of Fernando Bravo Palo Alto, (650) 329-2677, or Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer Dated: 03-01-05 [email protected] PALO ALTO UNIFIED City of Palo Alto SCHOOL DISTRICT Utilities Advisory Commission NOTICE TO BIDDERS April 6, 2005 COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received by PALO ALTO CITY HALL - 250 HAMILTON AVENUE the Palo Alto Unified School District for: 7:00 P.M. Bid # 1-57-5 – Modernization of Building 100 – This notice is posted in accordance with government code section 54954.2(A) or 54946 Did you Palo Alto High School I. ROLL CALL Contractor Qualifications: District will accept Bids only from Bid- ders duly licensed in accordance with the California Business & II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Professions Code. Additionally, Bidders must meet the follow- Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on any subject not on the know...? ing requirements, at a minimum, to be considered by District to agenda. A reasonable time restriction may be imposed at the discretion of the Chair. be qualified for award of the contract: • The Palo Alto Weekly is a. Five years experience as a continuously operating III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES adjudicated to publish in the Approval of the minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission meeting held on March 9, 2005 entity engaged in the performance of similar work. County of Santa Clara. b. Within the past five years completed three IV. AGENDA REVIEW AND REVISIONS • Our adjudication includes the construction projects of a similar nature and Mid-Peninsula communities complexity. V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONER MEETINGS/EVENTS of Palo Alto, Stanford, Los For a complete list of contractor qualifications refer to contract Altos, and Mountain View documents. VI. DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES REPORT • The Palo Alto Weekly publishes every Wednesday Proposals must be received at the Building for Excellence, 25 VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS and Friday. Churchill Avenue Building D Palo Alto, CA 94306, by 10:00 AM Deadlines: on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Wednesday Publication: 1. Budget Highlights INFORMATION Noon Thursday Plans and specifications are available starting April 7, 2005 at IX. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING …………..MAY 4, 2005 Friday Publication: Peninsula Digital Imaging (650) 967-1966. (Deposit required) X. FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS Noon Tuesday * Budget Call Blanca Yoc All questions concerning the proposals should be directed to * Recommended Revisions to the Utilities Rate Stabilization Reserve Guidelines (650) 326-8210 x239 Bob Price at (650) 329-3968 or emailed to [email protected] * Utilities Quarterly Report to assist you with your legal * Quarterly Risk Management Energy Transaction report for 3rd Quarter of FY advertising needs. 2004-2005 E-mail [email protected] XI. ADJOURNMENT Place your Public Notice in the Persons with disabillities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities services, or Palo Alto Weekly. programs or who would like information on the city’s compliance with the Americans with Call 326-8216 Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650.329.2496 (voice) or 650.328.1199 (TDD)

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Inviting Contemporary in Leland Manor Light filled, spacious home in a fabulous neighborhood Beautifully landscaped, huge backyard perfect for family fun or entertaining a crowd! Some of the many amenities are: OPEN1:30 SAT/SUN - 4:30 • 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths • 2 master suites; one with a private patio • Dramatic architectural design • Formal entry/sitting area with diffused light skylight • Kitchen features beautiful white tiled counters, new range/oven, and ample storage, adjacent to the family room/informal dining area • Lovely parquet hardwood floors throughout • Living room/ dining room with a wall of floor to ceiling windows opens to beautiful patio and lovely yard • Solar hot water heater assists the gas fired unit • Large attached 2-car garage • Near parks, library and shopping areas • Outstanding Palo Alto schools: Walter Hays K-5, Jordan 6-8, Palo Alto High 9-12 (buyer to verify availability per grade w/Palo Alto school district) Suzie Provo • 65x124+/-lot (per dataquick) Direct 650.543.1020 • 2491+/-sq.ft. home (per dataquick) Offered at $1,788,000 Cell 650.465.3800 [email protected] Virtual tour and photos can be viewed on Suzie’s website www.suzieprovo.com

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OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 to 4:30

Located on one of the most desired streets in the downtown area, this 3bd/ 2.5ba home is close to University Avenue restaurants shops and nearby parks. Completely re-built in 1988, the design details include spacious rooms, a dramatic, vaulted ceiling and marble fireplace in the living room, and an inside laundry room. Price Upon Request • Brand new estate in old Palo Alto • 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half-baths • Library, exercise room, family room & media room, over 4300sf (per drawing) on 3 levels Elaine Klemm • Uniquely designed “glass floor” entry Direct 650.209.1514 • Virtual tour: CAmoves.com/Julie.Lau [email protected] Offered at $3,800,000 Julie Yu Lau International President’s Elite Cell: (650) 208-2287 apr.com | Los Altos 167 S. San Antonio Road 650.941.1111

OPEN SAT & SUN 1051 Del Norte Avenue Menlo Park Lovely Bohannon built home located near schools, park and transportation. This spacious home is warm & inviting. Excellent floor plan with beautiful hard- wood floors. Living room has wood burning fireplace and built in bookcases. Kitchen opens to cozy break- fast nook plus there is a separate dining room. Bathroom has tiled stall shower and tub. Many upgrades including new gas stove, refrigerator, hot water heater and 5 year old roof. Double-pane win- dows throughout. This three bedroom, one bath home is a true gem, complete with a large deck with built-in seating. One-car attached garage. Priced at $848,000

Arvada Darnell Top 3% Worldwide Direct: 650.752.0709 [email protected]

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PALO ALTO PORTOLA VALLEY PALO ALTO MENLO PARK PRESTIGIOUS OLD PALO ALTO $3,998,000 SECLUDED HILLTOP ESTATE $3,900,000 CHARMING UPDATED HOME $1,495,000 CUTE WILLOWS CHARMER $775,000 5 BR 4.5 Ba Outstanding two story colonial style. 5 BR 4.5 BA Views! 2.9* acres of lawns, meadows 5 B 4 BA Charming, 3 master suites. Home in desir- 2 BR 1 BA Beautifully remodeled a year ago. 18 years young on over 12,000SF lot. Spacious rear and forest paths leading to town trails. Approx. able loc on tree-lined cul-de-sac. Lg master suite Custom built cabinets in kitchen and bathroom. yard/garden. Immaculate elegant style thruout. 3,400SF* single-level home. Views from every w/cathedral ceiling & balcony. Recently remodeled Newer appliances and washer/dryer. Walter Hays SD. room. (*Per County) kit. NARGIS SADRUDDIN 328.5211 LEANNAH HUNT 325.6161 ROD CREASON 325.6161 JUDY SHEN 328.5211

ATHERTON LOS ALTOS HILLS DELIGHTFUL OLD MILL CONDO $397,500 HEART OF DOWNTOWN PA! $599,000 1 BR 1 BA Nicely maintained w/views of trees. 2 BR 1 BA Condo in heart of downtown. Small Spacious LR, sep DA open & airy EIK, inside utili- NEW CIRCUS CLUB ESTATE! $15,700,000 NEW ENGLAND ESTATE $8,900,000 complex w/pool. Remodeled kitchen & baths 6 BR 4 BA + guest house. Over 2 acres. Beautiful, ties & balcony. 2 pools, spa & clubhouse. Close to w/granite & marble tile. Beautiful hardwood floors. 8 BR 8 full BA + 2 half Remarkable French Estate shops & trans. Carol MacCorkle 324.4456 15000sf of living space on 1+ ac of lndscpd grnds. secluded property near country club. Magnificent grounds w/rose arbor, creek, bridges, waterfalls, Barbara Sawyer 325.6161 Impeccable detail throughout. Renowned NO TRAIN/EL CAMINO NOISE $540,000 Designer/Developer Creative Habitat pool, & spa 2 BR 2 BA Ground floor unit in back of building. Hanna Shacham 325.6161 Hanna Shacham 325.6161 PALO ALTO STUNNING BAY VIEWS $5,750,000 Excellent schools, close to train & Cal Ave. New UTMOST IN MODERN LIVING $3,800,000 paint, clean carpet, Loads of storage, underground RESTORED HISTORIC MANSION $10,950,000 5 BR 3.5 BA Extensively remodeled home on nearly 6 BR 3.5 BA Don’t miss this 3-level Cape Cod in the parking. 7 BR 4 full BA + 3 half Completely renovated 1904 4 acres w/ fine finishes throughout. Grand, spa- heart of Community Center. 4BR’s upstairs. media Geraldine Asmus 325.6161 mansion restored to former glory. 11,000+sf work cious living areas. resort-like grounds w/pool. Palo of art on 1.2 ac updated to today’s highest stan- room & 2BR’s downstairs. Great floorplan to suit Alto schools. your needs. dards for contemp. living. Hanna Shacham 325.6161 GREAT LOCATION!!! $529,500 Susan Tilling 324.4456 Jennifer Pollock 325.6161 2 BR 2 BA Contemporary top floor, single level unit LOS ALTOS HILLS ESTATE $3,399,000 w/oversized balcony & abundant natural lighting. 4 BR 4 BA A Spanish style estate located minutes FABULOUS NEW ESTATE $3,800,000 GORGEOUS 2 ACRE ESTATE $10,495,000 5 BR 3 BA Quality built brand new estate-like home Stroll to California Ave. shops, dinner, train & 7 BR 7 BA One of the most enviable properties in from downtown Los Altos on a private mostly level Stanford. knoll top setting w/ a guest house, pool, spa & in Old Palo Alto. Features 5 bedrooms, 2 studies, 3 Atherton, if not entire Peninsula. Approx 11,000 sf. full baths, 2 half baths, family room plus media Pamela Eder-Devoy 325.6161 Landscaped by John McLaren of Golden Gate Park more. Maya Sewald 323.7751 room. fame. Julie Lau 325.6161 Dianne and David Hamren 324.4456 LOS ALTOS HILLS RETREAT $2,999,800 PORTOLA VALLEY 3 BR 3 BA Excellent location near Foothills Park, THE BEST OF OLD PALO ALTO $3,495,000 GRAND CIRCUS CLUB ESTATE $10,000,000 ideal homesite. Remodel or build new. 3398*SF 5 BR 4 BA Beautiful home,built in 2000 for today’s A SYLVAN PARADISE $2,795,000 6 BR 6 full BA + 2 half Remarkable 9200SF in main home on 2.7* acre parcel. 6995*MFA 10490*MDA casual living. Lavish gourmet kitchen adjoins spa- 3 BR 2.5 BA This property is located on approx. 3.5 house plus add’l 2BR/2BA Guest Hse & lg pool hse (*Per co records) cious familyroom, both overlook gardens and pool. acres of sweeping preserve-like grounds with a on 1.33 acres of lndscpd grnds. Impeccable detail John Lauer 325.6161 Judy Decker/Stephanie Hewitt 325.6161 meadow, oak & other indigenous trees. throughout. 6-car garage. Maya Sewald 323.7751 Hanna Shacham 325.6161 NEW CONSTRUCTION $2,295,000 MENLO PARK 4 BR 4 BA Fantastic new construction ready in NEW ATHERTON CONSTRUCTION $6,495,000 EAST COAST CHARM & APPEAL$4,295,000 August. Buy now, select finishes. High ceilings, REDWOOD CITY 6 BR 6 BA Gorgeous French Normandy estate. 5 BR 4 BA New construction with traditional styling light/airy. First class amenity package w/island in Elegant LR w/vltd ceilings & grand frplc. Exquisite on three levels. Deep moldings, paneled wainscot, kitchen master suite, pool w/spa, 3 car garage. Las Lomitas Tim Trailer 325.6161 WOODHILL ESTATES BEAUTY! $2,195,000 hardwood floors, French doors & designer color on 4 BR 3.5 BA One of the largest floor plans in schls. 1/3 acre Keri Nicholas 323.7751 EXPANDED CLASSIC HOME $2,250,000 Woodhill Estates. Two family rooms, master-suite Tom LeMieux 323.7751 4 BR 2.5 BA Look no further. Single-level living, retreat and a three car garage. Pool, spa. Fruit trees BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT HOME $2,998,000 FANTASTIC NEWER HOME $1,695,000 surrounded by gardens, close to town. Expanded and roses! 4 BR 3.5 BA Park setting of deodoras, towering red- 4 BR 3 BA Great buy in Menlo Park on a cul-de-sac and remodeled. Lovingly maintained. Move-in con- Nancy Goldcamp 325.6161 wood, mature orchard & citrus grove. Grand details street. Recently remodeled to reflect today’s dition. of granite, marble, 14-ft great room w/media cen- demands for the best style, quality, & electronic Nancy Goldcamp 325.6161 SAN CARLOS ter. conveniences. CHARMING 5BR UPDATED HOME Lyn Ashby 324.4456 Denise Monfette 325.6161 $1,495,000 1940’S STORYBOOK CHARMER! $749,000 STUNNING TWO-STORY HOME! $2,595,000 NOW THAT’S A BACKYARD! $1,475,000 5 BR 4 BA Charming 5 bed w/3 mstr suites. Home 3 BR 2 BA home on 1⁄4 acre in central MP. in desirable loc on tree-lined cul-de-sac. Lg mastr 2 BR 1 BA High ceilings & dramatic corner fire- 4 BR 4 BA Elegant L/R w/cathedral ceilings, gor- place! Seperate dining rm and spacious family geous chef’s kit, spacious FR w/frplc overlooking Extensive hardwood floors, custom crown mold- suite w cathedral ceiling & balcony.Recently ing, bright LR overlooking big backyard & pool. remodeled kit. room! Downstairs bonus rm ideal for sep office! deck & sparkling pool. Las Lomitas. Vtour @ kerini- Darling curb appeal! cholas.com Fruit trees & roses galore! Judy Shen 328.5211 Janie & John Barman 325.6161 Wendi Selig-Aimonetti 328.5211 Keri Nicholas 323.7751 LOCATION! LOCATION! $925,000 A GEM IN THE WILLOWS $899,000 DESIRABLE LLOYDEN PARK $1,799,000 3 BR 1 BA Prime midtown location on a cul-de-sac CHARMING WHITE OAKS HOME! $799,000 3 BR 1 BA Lovely remodeled home with newer street. Anderson dual paned windows, Hrwd flrs, 2 BR 1 BA Grt flrplan w/access to bck yard & spa. 4 BR 2.5 BA Traditional home located on a tree- kitchen & bath, bonus room, vaulted ceilings and tile entry, Family/bonus room, FP in LR, Approx Hrdwd under carpets; copper pipes; custom-made lined street. Recently remodeled, with newly refin- professionally landscaped yard that will delight the 6155SF lot. doors; blt-ins, bonus room, suitable for many uses, ished hardwood floors. Beautifully landscaped gar- gardener. Julie Tsai Law 325.6161 & 1/2 bath! den. Jo Jackson 325.6161 Lottie Kendall 325.6161 Hugh Cornish 324.4456 SPECTACULAR MP HOME! $848,000 STERLING HOME IN MIDTOWN $895,000 3 BR 1.5 BA Well-maintained Sterling Home in 3 BR 1 BA Lovely Bohannon home ideally located LOS ALTOS Midtown, cozy fireplace in liv, rm & Large separate SANTA CLARA close to schools, park, transportation. Large BRs, fam, rm w/inside laundry, spacious yards & access Sep DR, Brkfst nk, hrdwd flrs, double pane win- to Seale Park. STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION dows, newer roof Karen Fryling & Rebecca Johnson 323.7751 WONDERFUL OLD SANTA CLARA $649,000 $3,295,000 Arvada Darnell 325.6161 Two Units, 2/1 in front, 1/1 at rear. Well maintained. 5 BR 4 BA Gorgeous 5000+sf home on 13,000+sf CUTE WILLOWS CHARMER $775,000 PALO ALTO CLASSIC $4,495,000 Rents below market. lot. Dramatic architecture, spacious living areas & 2 BR 1 BA Beautifully remodeled a year ago. 2bd 4 BR 3.5 BA Approx 15,000SF lot in prime Crescent Leslie Pappas 325.6161 stunning finishes are just some highlights of this 1ba home in the Willow’s. Custom built cabinet’s in Pk. Gracious living areas. Large FR, DR & LR all grand home. kitchen and bathroom. Newer appliances and w/vaulted ceilings & FP. Library office attrium & Hanna Shacham 325.6161 washer/dryer. artist studio Hanna Shacham 325.6161 GORGEOUS CONTEMPORARY $2,195,000 Nargis Sadruddin 328.5211 PRIME PA LOCATION $3,475,000 MENLO PARK . EL CAMINO 4 BR 3 BA Vaulted ceilings, grand kit/fam rm, Built- MOUNTAIN VIEW in shelving in upstairs bedrooms, loft/community 6 BR 4 BA Mediterranean Revival, Designed by 324.4456 room, landscaped yards, 2 car garage. Close to Roger Kohler. To be completed in June. 6BD/4BA + TWO HOUSES ON ONE BIG LOT $1,199,999 2 half baths, grmet kit, lg rec rm w/wet bar, frml downtown LA. 5 BR 3 BA Opportunity for large family or two own- Brendan Leary 325.6161 DR, 4000+SF MENLO PARK . SANTA CRUZ ers! Lovely upgraded 3BR, 2BA, and 2BR, 1BA Tim Trailer 325.6161 houses on lovely landscaped approx. 12,000SF lot. ALMOST 1/2 ACRE LOT $1,795,000 Pat Jordan 325.6161 1890’S QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN $2,550,000 323.7751 Level hm site on one of the best streets in L.A Cty 10 BR 10 BA 2 Buildings, Approx 3,900 sf of living Club. Tranquil setting, great cul-de-sac location POPULAR WAVERLY PARK $1,095,000 PALO ALTO . DOWNTOWN 4 BR 2.5 BA Refinished hardwood floors, sky- space and 11,000 sf lot. Currently a B&B, Zoned minutes to the Village. Buyer to verify lot size Residential, Most Suites have no closets. Hanna Shacham 325.6161 lights,spacious rooms and private large yard. Great 325.6161 location. Leslie Pappas 325.6161 NEW LISTING! $1,689,000 Zita Macy 328.5211 PENTHOUSE PERFECT! $998,000 PALO ALTO . MIDTOWN 4 BR 4 BA Unique home with lots of charm. LA SCHLS! SEP FAM RM! $925,000 2 BR 2.5 BA Penthouse perfect pied-a-terre in the Dramatically remodeled. Gourmet kitchen. Over 4 BR 3 BA Sparkling hdwd flrs! Best neighborhood heart of dntwn. Luxurious condo offers the utmost 328.5211 10,000 sf lot w/sunken FP pit ourside. 1br/1ba gst walk to schools, 3 parks,shopping,post office etc. privacy. Fabulously redone w/dream kit, skylites, ste in 2 car garage. Large backyard. Clean & ready to move in! bamboo flrs. Barbara Ellis 324.4456 Eric Fischer-Colbrie 328.5211 Elyse Barca 324.4456 LIGHT-FILLED TOWNHOUSE $1,125,000 LIVE IN YOUR OWN RESORT! $425,000 OUTSTANDING LOCATION $915,000 2 BR 2 BA Spacious 1840sf tnhse in beautiful 2 BR 2 BA Great updated unit at the waters. 2 BR 2 BA Gorgeous, extensively upgraded condo- Creekside Oaks. Bonus ofc or sitting rm & central Updated kitchen & bathrooms. Fireplace, balcony minium. Gourmet state-of-the-art kitchen. Formal CALL US FOR ALL atrium. You won’t find a more beautiful complex on overlooking water. Tennis courts, solar heated spa entry. Separate Family Room. Brazilian Hrwd the Peninsula! and pool. Floors. 10ft ceiling. YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS Lucy Berman 324.4456 Dianne Kern 325.6161 Boris Levitsky 325.6161 800.558.4443

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