Will Fall's Council Contest Be Ugly?

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Page 2 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Council candidates fear dirty campaign ahead Messy chapter in Palo Alto politics ends as restraining order against potential candidate withdrawn by Bill D’Agostino But last Friday, the restraining or- from a property that Migdal tried for would have hoped didn’t exist,” he restraining order against Palo Alto neighborhood leader and potential der was withdrawn because the years to develop, has repeatedly de- added. “You don’t want it to warp City Council candidate Doug Moran has been withdrawn, but other like- neighbor, who reportedly has cancer, nied the accusation. Last week, he who you are.” Aly contenders are worried the incident could be a sign of ugliness to was being treated in a New York hos- wondered if politics played a role in Before he was asked about the come. pital and unavailable to testify. the restraining order, or at least in its potential relationship between the “I hope it’s not a harbinger of how nasty the election is going to get,” said The legal move seemingly ended a publicity. restraining order and local politics, Councilwoman Yoriko Kishimoto, who confirmed she is running for re- bizarre chapter in Palo Alto land-use “My reaction is this a clever varia- Migdal mentioned Moran’s pre- election in November. “We all want to stay focused on the issues.” politics, although recriminations and tion of a SLAPP (“Strategic Lawsuit sumed aspirations. “A person like Earlier this year, local real estate developer Mark Migdal applied for, and allegations continued to spiral after- Against Public Participation”) law- this does not belong on the City received, a temporary restraining order against Moran, the president of the ward. suit,” Moran said. Council and, God forbid, to be Barron Park Association. Migdal claimed Moran asked a neighbor to kill him. Moran, who lives across the street “It’s a level of ugliness which I (continued on page 7)

SCHOOLS Talking about the past JLS students put together portfolios, prepare for exit interviews by Alexandria Rocha

ora Boyd and Laura Gum- brecht know how to give a N good handshake. “It shouldn’t be too firm,” said Lau- ra, 14. “But not like a wet fish,” piped in Nora, also 14, extending her arm and making it limp at the wrist. The longtime best friends are just two of the eighth-graders at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School busy prepping for their big interviews this week. For the second year, the East Meadow Drive campus is con- ducting “eighth-grade exit interviews,” held Thursday and Friday, to Norbert von der GroebenNorbert give those heading to high school a chance to reflect on their last three years. “It’s a chance to see how they’ve grown over the years. Even something as simple as how much their handwriting has improved over the years,” said Cindy Lazzareschi, a JLS Egrets? We have a few ... teacher. Snowy egrets perch on a palm tree at the Palo Alto Bayland Nature Preserve on Monday. This is the second year that egrets have come to The concept of eighth-grade exit nest at the Baylands. interviews came from a school in Milpitas where JLS Principal Joe DiSalvo used to work. He saw the TRAFFIC The new computer system is the “Palo Alto has a policy of not benefit of having graduates package first in what city officials hope will be widening roads or intersections, so their best middle school assignments a series of upgrades to the city’s traf- we just need to make better use of to show interested community mem- Private eyes are fic signals in coming years. what we have,” Councilwoman bers in a formal, real-world setting. “This opens up a lot of doors,” Yoriko Kishimoto said. One of the key components behind watching you transportation engineer David Still- Traffic experts agree that upgrading this week’s interviews is having “kid- man said last week. As he spoke, he traffic signals can be one of the most friendly” interviewers. To accomplish New computer system allows traffic officials to watch demonstrated the new system. cost-effective ways to reduce delays, that, DiSalvo and two parents, Ellen your every move in an effort to streamline commute An animated image of Embar- fuel consumption and travel times. Harris and Margaret Toor, recruited cadero and Middlefield roads flashed Last month, the National Transporta- 80 community members — many re- by Bill D’Agostino on both a small computer monitor tion Operations Coalition gave the tired Palo Alto teachers. Street. It knows when your bike has and on a large plasma screen over- country a “D-” for cities, counties and Each student will be assigned a spe- n a room no bigger than many tripped the electric loop under the head. Simple figures represented the states’ overall administration of traf- cific time to head to an interview. No walk-through closets, there is a pavement along Middlefield Road. cars and pedestrians; green arrows on fic signals. call-slips will be delivered, and it’s Icomputer that knows when you’re And, with a few clicks of a mouse, the road showed which signals had Projects such as Palo Alto’s were the student’s responsibility to make it waiting at a traffic signal. the City of Palo Alto’s transportation green lights. cited as badly needed. Nearly all of on time. The kids have been told to It knows when you push the button engineers can watch those intersec- The new upgrades allow the city to the 97 intersections the city controls dress nice, but “it’s not like you wear for your turn to cross Embarcadero tions, observe you waiting and make squeeze efficiencies out of the streets have recently been upgraded to com- your prom outfit,” said Laura. Road. It knows when your car is a real-time adjustment to the length of without widening them, Stillman municate with the computer. 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"-Ê/"-Ê61/ÊEÊÊ QUOTE OF THE WEEK - Ê *"-/Ê "° - Ê- 1, Ê*,6/ ‘‘ !PRIVATEDEPOSITORYs3AFEDEPOSITBOXESOFALLSIZES s3TRICTANDTOTALCONlDENTIALITY s3ECUREDANDAMPLEPARKING It’s a level on ugliness which I &ORYOUROWNSAKEWESHOULDHAVEYOURBUSINESS hoped didn’t exist 6ISITOURFACILITIESANDJUDGEFORYOURSELF —Community leader and potential City Council can- $ATABANKFORIMPORTANTANDCONlDENTIALRECORDS didate Doug Moran, commenting on the politi- ‘‘ cal implications of a restraining order against him £Ó£ÊÀÃÌÊ-ÌÀiiÌ]ÊÃÊÌÃ]Ê that was recently withdrawn. See story, page 3. -ÛiÀÊ ÕÊ, t Èxä{xn£ ÃÊ1ÃÊÜÊ9ÕÊ >Ê,iViÛiÊ>Ê, Ê£äÝ°Ê*ÕÀiÊ-ÛiÀÊ}Ì ÜÜÜ°Ã>ÌÃÛ>ÕÌ°V Around Town NO LIBRARY PLAN THIS site www.cityofpaloalto.org/li- YEAR ... If you’re waiting for a brary. report from the Palo Alto Li- brary Advisory Commission STANFORD STADIUM PLANS about its master plan for up- GOING FORWARD... There grading the city’s libraries, keep could be fewer seats at Stan- waiting. The commission isn’t ford Stadium in coming years. planning to present its new pro- Next Monday, the Stanford Uni- posal to the City Council and versity Board of Trustees will re- the public until March 2006. view a plan to renovate the uni- The commission, however, versity’s football stadium, hopes to ask the City Council reducing the seats from 85,000 this summer to fund a survey to to 55,000. However, the stadi- ask residents and other groups um would still grow by more for input on options for the than 30,000 square feet. New city’s future library service. If restrooms and a new press box you’ll remember, last December will be constructed. The $55 the council asked the commis- million to $65 million projection sion to study the city’s libraries would begin after next season’s and come up with a new mas- final home game, on Nov. 26, ter plan. That request came as according to the university. The the council denied Library Di- team would reportedly play the rector Paula Simpson’s contro- following season in either San versial proposal to close two of Jose State University’s football the five city libraries and build a field or SBC Park. new “full-service library.” Don’t expect the commission’s pro- HERE COMES THE CHOPPER! ... posal to include recommending Avoid hanging out near Palo closing libraries. “Nobody on Alto’s City Hall early Saturday the commission would support morning, June 4. Around 7 any branch closures at this a.m., a helicopter will land on point,” Commission Chair San- the roof at 250 Hamilton Ave. dra Hirsh said. Since last De- to deliver equipment for the ele- cember, the commission has vator’s air conditioner. Accord- been creating a “matrix” of posing to a press release, “resi- sible options for the city’s li- dents are advised to avoid the brary system. At last week’s area for safety reasons.” The meeting, the commission also delivery is expected to last 30 approved a new vision state- minutes. ment for its quest: “The City of Palo Alto desires to implement A SONG (SPARROW) FOR an enhanced library service YOU ... Drivers visiting the model that delivers superior li- Palo Alto Baylands have made brary service throughout Palo a new friend, a song sparrow Alto. The new library service that has been hopping on cars model consists of a full-service at they park. “He’s gotten to be library supporting distributed li- quite popular,” City Naturalist brary services at locations Deborah Bartens said. Nature throughout Palo Alto ... includ- photographers have especially ing, but not limited to, existing enjoyed him, since he comes library branch locations.” right up to the window, ready for his close-up. ONE-DAY LIBRARY CLOSURE ... Speaking of Palo Alto’s li- RIDING FOR A CURE ... Palo braries, all five will be closed on Alto Fire Chief Nick Marinaro Friday, June 3, so the staff can and Councilwoman Yoriko attend a one-day training ses- Kishimoto will both be bicy- sion. The online services, such cling the 100-mile “Team in as the catalog and reference Training” bicycle ride in Lake questions, will still be available Tahoe this Saturday, June 5. and overdue library books can Donations support the still be returned. For more infor- Leukemia & Lymphoma Soci- mation, visit the library’s Web ety.

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Moran Byrd’s friend, said the notion that pol- (continued from page 3) itics played a role in Byrd’s decision Who’s running for council? mayor some day,” he said. to raise the issue publicly is “patent- However, Migdal denied that poli- ly false and borders on libelous,” and ormer Mayor Larry Klein, who recently helped cil members Jack Morton and Hillary Freeman re- tics played a role in his decision to described it as “standard Palo Alto lead a successful ballot measure to increase cently said they’re still deciding. seek a restraining order. rumor mill nonsense.” Fthe monthly storm-drain fee, announced last Mayor Jim Burch has long stated that he is not “This was not motivated by any- “It makes me angry,” he said. “We week he’ll be running for the Palo Alto City Coun- seeking re-election; Councilman Vic Ojakian is thing at all but my safety,” Migdal have so many issues to deal with in cil in November. He served on the council from leaving due to term limits. said. “He simply did a very wrong this community, so much work to do, 1981 to 1989. Attorney Harold “Skip” Justman, who came in thing and the police told me to take it and we’re going to waste political “In general, I think we need to do better on a va- fifth when four seats were up for grabs in 2003, is seriously.” capital on silliness.” riety of issues,” Klein said last week, citing the again running. He claimed last week he’s already Another wrinkle in the tale is the If the intent of the legal maneuver- city’s declining revenues and expanding expendi- raised $13,000 to promote his candidacy. fact that Owen Byrd, Migdal’s land- ings or its publicity was indeed to get tures as an example. Perennial candidate and homeless advocate Vic- use attorney, first alerted the Palo Alto Moran to not run for council, it may A majority of the council — five of nine seats — tor Frost is also running. Daily News to the restraining order, be successful. Via e-mail, Moran not- are up for grabs in the race. The contest won’t of- Others who acknowledged last week that they thereby making it public, according to ed he is taking “a little time to see ficially start until June 18, when candidates can are seriously considering a campaign are Planning the developer. One of Byrd’s former how this story plays before making a begin pulling papers to run. However, candidates and Transportation Commissioner Pat Burt, school clients is architect John Barton, the definite decision one way or the oth- typically start jockeying for position a few months board president John Barton and Barron Park As- president of the school board, who is er.”■ before the official start date. sociation President Doug Moran.■ also seriously considering running for Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino can Incumbent Councilwoman Yoriko Kishimoto said — Bill D’Agostino City Council. be e-mailed at bdagostino@paweek- last week she is running for re-election, while coun- Byrd was unavailable for comment. ly.com. Barton, who described himself as

ment and the pedestrian-triggered mediately, using the computer in the trolled by the city, but by Santa Clara Traffic buttons on the sidewalk. Baylands or City Hall. County or Caltrans. (continued from page 3) Traffic engineers create a plan to Also under the old system, city en- So while most of the signals along located near the Stanford Shopping change the timing of traffic signals gineers often did not immediately Middlefield Road are run by the city, Center will be improved in coming to known conditions during different know when traffic signals stopped the county runs the one at Middle- months.) times of the day. The wire loops and communicating with the entire sys- field and Page Mill roads. The city at- Two-thirds of the $1.5 million for buttons let the computer know when tem and stopped running. tempts to synchronize the lights on the new upgrade came from federal, a pedestrian or vehicle is waiting and One consistent goal is to allow driv- Middlefield Road in the north and state and regional grants. in need of a chance to proceed. ers riding along a stretch of a road south sections of the city, but cannot The next step, after the physical up- Prior to the project, the city’s traf- with numerous traffic signals to get sync the two parts together, Stillman grade is completed, is to let the com- fic signals had not been substantially green light after green light, what noted. puter start making adjustments to the Dave Stillman demonstrates a new improved since they were installed in Stillman called “synching” the lights. That kind of coordination was one lengths of some stop lights, based on traffic monitoring computer system. the 1970s. With the old system, up- There is still a major hindrance to of the other major factors cited by the the traffic conditions it observes. grading the plan was an arduous task, “synching” the entire system of Palo national survey as needing improve- The computer, located in a building could be another upgrade in the fu- requiring engineers to visit the inter- Alto’s traffic signals: many of the ment nationwide.■ at the Municipal Services Center near ture. Rather, using fiber-optic cables, section and open up the green “con- city’s major intersections — along Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino can the Baylands, does not use cameras to the computer is connected to vehicle- trol boxes” by the side of the road. Page Mill Road, El Camino Real and be e-mailed at bdagostino@paweek- watch the intersections, although that triggered wire loops under the pave- Now the plan can be upgraded im- Foothill Expressway — are not con- ly.com. Interviews (continued from page 3) two adults per student. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 7 Upfront News Digest One killed, three wounded in EPA A Memorial Day gathering was shattered by gunfire late Monday afternoon in East Palo Alto, leaving one man dead and three others wounded. The four shooting victims were in the garage and driveway area of a house in the 1500 block of Kavanaugh Drive when neighbors heard gun- shots ring out at 4:59 p.m., said Sgt. Linda Gibbons of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Unit. Dwayne Anthony Henry, 35, of Menlo Park was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other people were transported to a local hospital with non- life-threatening injuries, Gibbons said. Their names are being withheld for security reasons. Witnesses said a person wearing a mask walked up to the house and began shooting at the men and then ran away, Gibbons said. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Detective Gary Ramos at (650) 363-4064, Gibbons at (650) 363-4063 or the anonymous witness line at (800) 547-2700. Man arraigned for alleged hit and run A Los Altos man suspected of striking and critically injuring a bicyclist in an allegedly alcohol-fueled crash in Palo Alto last Wednesday was arraigned Friday, according to Santa Clara County Deputy District Attor- ney Deborah Baldocchi. Craig Borlik, 40, has been charged with two felony counts of driving under the influence, one felony count of hit-and-run and one felony count of child endangerment. Borlik was allegedly driving his Ford Expedition with his 3-year-old son inside in the 400 block of West Charleston Road around 4 p.m. when he ran a red light. According to police, Borlik allegedly struck a 72-year-old bicyclist who was crossing the road and then fled the scene. However, Borlik was discovered a short time later in the 1400 block of El Camino Real, passed out in front of a home with his son still strapped inside the car. His vehicle was found to have front-end damage and in- vestigators determined it was likely the vehicle in the accident. Although Borlik’s alleged level of intoxication at the time of the accident is unknown, one of the charge enhancements is for driving with a blood alcohol level above .20. He is scheduled to enter a plea on June 3. The bicyclist remains in critical condition at Stanford Hospital with two broken legs, a broken pelvis and internal injuries, police officials said. ■ — Bay City News Service Palo Alto settles PG&E electrical claims Palo Alto electrical rate increases next year could be significantly lower than expected due in part to a $4.22 million refund the city will get in a new settlement of a 2004 claim by PG&E, city officials announced Thursday. Next year’s increase could be about 11.5 percent instead of the originally recommended 19.5 percent. Palo Alto and nine other cities that own utility systems have settled for less than half a $26.2 million claim against them by PG&E for retroac- tive back payments under a “scheduling coordinator service,” covering from April 1998 through August 2002. The settlement agreement calls for a $12.9 million payment to PG&E, meaning the cities will get the difference back from an escrow account. Palo Alto has put about $720,000 a month for the past year into an account of the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), for a total of $8.5 million. The $4.22 million is Palo Alto’s remainder after the settlement funds have been taken out, City Councilman Bern Beecham announced Thursday afternoon shortly after an NCPA Commission meeting in Lodi. Beecham is Palo Alto’s representative on the commission. In 2002, PG&E issued a surprise demand for $50.1 million in retroac- tive payments for services involved in scheduling the flow of electricity to the interconnected cities in an NCPA “power pool.” Negotiations reduced that by early 2004 to $21.3 million, and interest since swelled it to the $26.2 million. The cities through NCPA contested the PG&E claim before the Feder- al Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which still must approve the settlement, possibly at its June meeting, according to Palo Alto Utilities Director John Ulrich. Details of the settlement negotiations are secret under FERC confi- dentiality rules, but Ulrich hinted at the cities’ reasoning in a memo Thursday afternoon to the City Council, Utilities Advisory Commission and executive staff. “Although it was believed that our position had merit, FERC has been making decisions favorable to the service providers during the transition to regional transmission organizations and has encouraged settlements between the disputed parties,” he said. “We will reduce our recommended (fiscal year 2005-06) electric rate increase to reflect this expected increase in revenues,” he said. ■ — Jay Thorwaldson

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Page 10 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Transitions Births, marriages and deaths

Art Johnson Memorial services have been Research and Practice.” sity of Illinois and the University Leona Billings of Davis; his son, Charles Arthur Johnson, 53, a held. She led stress-management of Chicago. Leo of New York, N.Y.; daughter, former longtime resident of Palo groups in the RCPP, at the Army He married Shulamith in 1943 Elizabeth of Palo Alto; and daugh- Alto, died April 30 at his home in Virginia A. Price War College, in the private sector and they had three children. ter, Louisa of Washington, D.C. Youngsville, La. and in the Coronary/Cancer Pre- He was formerly president and He was born Aug. 31, 1951, at Virginia A. Price, 62, a resident vention Project (CCPP). She also CEO of Syva Co., Microgenics Services will be private. Walter Reed Hospital in Washing- of Palo Alto, died May 16. trained group leaders for the RCPP and Systemix. In lieu of flowers, donations ton, D.C. The family moved to She was born Oct. 26, 1942, in and for the CCPP. During the So- He is survived by his wife, Shu- may be made to the American Civ- Germany in 1952 and moved to Zanesville, Ohio. After graduating viet era, she traveled to Poland to lamith of Palo Alto; his sister, il Liberties Union. Palo Alto after the death of his fa- from Zanesville High School, she teach the diagnosis and treatment ther in 1954. He graduated from attended nearby Muskingum Col- of Type A behavior there. Gunn High School in 1969. lege in southeastern Ohio. She She had a small private practice After high school, he became a spent her junior year abroad in in Palo Alto. Of all her profes- commercial diver for the oil in- Aix-en-Provence and graduated sional activities, leading stress- dustry. He moved around the from Muskingum with degrees in management groups was the most ROBERT HARRIS HOWARD world for his job living in Singa- both French and psychology. important to her. She went on to pore and New Zealand before set- In 1966 she joined IBM, where study the Enneagram theory of tling in Louisiana. At the time of she worked as a marketing repre- personality types. She published Howard, Robert (Bob) Harris, his death he was operations man- sentative, a software instructor and her second book, “The Essential born May 27, 1945, resident of ager of the ROV division for a an executive consultant. In 1973 Enneagram: The Definitive Per- Belmont and the surrounding worldwide diving company. she entered the doctoral program sonality Test and Self-Discovery Peninsula, was taken from us in He is survived by his children, in counseling psychology at Stan- Guide” in 2000. She traveled to a fatal airplane crash Thursday, Angelica and Christal Lynn of ford University. Greece, Latvia, Thailand and May 12, 2005. A proud and Youngsville, La.; his adopted As a doctoral student, she began Turkey to conduct workshops on adoring father, whole-hearted daughter, Tess; his sisters, Pamela a 20-year collaboration with Mey- the Enneagram. Faure of Healdsburg, Calif., and er Friedman on the study and treat- She was a businesswoman, a and compassionate he touched KiKi Simpson of Menlo Park; his ment of Type A behavior. She scholar, a researcher, an author, a so many lives with his brothers-in-law, Jim Simpson and helped develop the treatment pro- therapist, a group leader, a wife enthusiasm, patience and Peter Faure; his nieces, Arianna tocol for modifying Type A be- and a mother. She was a member kindness. He was effortlessly Scott, Annika and Chelsea Simp- havior in the Recurrent Coronary of The Second Church of Christ, warm, generous and uplifting. Bob’s accomplishments son; and his nephew, Christopher Prevention Project (RCPP). The Scientist, in Palo Alto and a vol- were many. He was a local legend in the Avionic Industry. Faurot. RCPP reduced both Type A be- unteer chaplain in the San Mateo Hundreds of pilots were fortunate to have had him as He was a lover of the sea and havior and the rate of recurrent County jails. their Medallion Flight Instructor, many returning for will be deeply missed by all who heart attacks in a group of more She is survived by her husband, knew him. In lieu of flowers, me- than 1,000 post-coronary men and Peter Enemark; son, David Price counsel and renewed friendships. With over 24,000 hours morial donations may be sent in women. Enemark; and son, Daniel Price of flight time, an AA degree in Aeronautical Engineering, care of Katherine Simpson for the In 1978 she married Peter Ene- Enemark, all of Palo Alto. A me- ATP, SMEL, DC-3, CFII, CFI-ME, and First Class Medical Angelica and Christal Johnson ed- mark. That same year she began morial service has been held. Ratings, he served as a corporate and individual pilot for ucational fund at the San Mateo to study Christian Science. In electronic corporations, classified surveillance technology Credit Union, 525 Middlefield 1980, her son, David Price Ene- David Rubinfien experiments, NASA’s flight simulator program, medical Road, Redwood City, CA 94063. mark, was born and she received aid transportation to third world countries, private clients, her Ph.D. in counseling psycholo- David Rubinfien, 83, a longtime curious youth, and family vacations. gy. In 1982, her second son, resident of Palo Alto, died April Johnnie Mae Nichols- Bob’s expertise was not limited to aeronautical Watson Daniel Price Enemark, was born 26. and she published her first book, He was born in Chicago, Ill., in engineering. He applied his same dedication, passion Johnnie Mae Nichols-Watson, “Type A Behavior: A Model for 1921, and educated at the Univer- and excellence as President and owner of Howard 76, a resident of Menlo Park, died Enterprises to the clients of his computer consulting May 19. company. His talents ranged from computer skills to She was born Nov. 10, 1928 to highly sophisticated entertainment systems to complex Clarence and Edna Nichols. She electrical-mechanical devices. Bob also held a Bachelor was the fourth sibling of five, all of Science in Law (1988), served on the San Carlos which have preceded her in death. She received her education in !,%34(%4)#//+'2%!4!.$ Police Department (1977-1983) and was a USN Texas where she met her now de- Photo-Journalist during the Vietnam War (1966). As a ceased husband, Isaac Watson, and 4()3'%.%2!,35--%2 “Jack-of-All-Trades,” he could fix just about anything and relocated to California. From this happily helped others with their projects. Bob loved to union she gave birth to her only 9$/5%2-!4/,/'9$%3%26%)4 escape to the family cabin in El Dorado Forest where he child, Jacqueline Watson. was the acting Treasurer on the Board of Directors. She received Christ in her life at There was no project to large or too small and all were an early age, practicing her faith as pursued with the same enthusiasm and zest. Church of God in Christ. She re- Bob lived life to the fullest. With his bouncy stride and ceived many certificates and ac- ,!3%2(!)22%-/6!, knowledgements for continued the latest gadgets and jingling key ring strapped to his "/4/8s,!3%26%).4(%2!094HROW!WAY4HE2AZORS dedication and loyal work in the belt, he always applied his quick-witted and clever humor church. ,!3%22%352&!#).'s#/,,!'%.3AY'OODBYE to gain perspective on any event. In all his activities, She was known for her kind, !'%30/42%-/6!,s/"!*)0%%,34O)NGROWN(AIRS whether flying, ski racing, motorcycle riding, sports car loving and caring ways. She also 0(93)#)!.$%3)'.%$3+).#!2% driving, SCUBA diving, construction, or electronics, he had a very witty sense of humor #534/-",%.$-!+%505PPER,IP 4REATMENTS was more than willing to give the spotlight to others and and was a strong, courageous and discover together (cameras rolling) as if it were the first honest woman who appreciated "IKINI 4REATMENTS the simple things in life. time. His kind heart and generous spirit will be deeply 5NDERARMS9%!23%80%2)%.#% 4REATMENTS missed. She is survived by her daughter, )."/4/8).*%#4)/.3 Jacqueline Watson of Menlo Park; 5PPER,OWER,EGS4REATMENTS Bob is survived by his daughters Amber and Jodie nieces Linda Hamilton of San Jose Howard, Father Robert C. Howard, Sister Caroline Rose, and Beverly Jones of Antioch; &2%%#/3-%4)##/.35,4!4)/.&REE#OSMETIC#ONSULTATION#ALL!ND"OOK9OURS4ODAY and Half-Brother Glen Howard. A celebration of Bob’s life nephews, Edward Johnson of will be held Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 5-9pm at The Menlo Park, Kenneth Johnson of *%!.''/2$/./2$/. -$0 -$0($ 34!.&/2$ 42!).%$ "/!2$ #%24)&)%$ Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. All are welcome. Sunnyvale and Jack Britton of San Please bring pictures and stories to share and we shall Francisco; and a host of other “party on”. nieces and nephews as well as ex- 3/,!#%/,!#%00, 3 35)4%#-#-4.66)%7 tended family and friends. P AID OBITUARY Èxä În Èxx Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 11 Editorial YES on Measure A to avert schools crisis Parcel tax vote June 7 is a critical turning point toward either rebuilding school quality SpectrumEditorials, letters and opinions or plunging it further downward uesday’s vote on a $493 annual parcel tax for Palo Alto schools is more than just another tax measure. Bored or bothered? parcel tax expires. The state won’t district may save millions by sim- T If it wins the required two-thirds voter approval, it will Editor, fill the gap. Measure A is part of a ply allowing class size in grades be a major step toward rebuilding some of the quality that has The definition of “anarchy” is a measured financial plan. Without four and five only to slip upwards been eroded by $6.5 million in budget cuts in the last few years. It situation in which there is a total it’s passage the district will spin by two or three students. will be the same kind of “vote of confidence” in the teachers and lack of organization or control. into financial crisis. The district’s expense/staff ratios administrators — those who have made Palo Alto schools out- This demonstration was organized. I just read the Registrar of Voters have remained unchanged for As applied to the recent protest, “Voter Information Pamphlet.” decades. This indicates a lack of in- standing investments in the future of our children — that the origi- “Reclaim the Streets Palo Alto” None of the signers of the opposi- novation and development. Text- nal $293 parcel tax vote was in 2001. (Weekly, May 25) does not demon- tion statement even live in Palo books are the clearest example. If Measure A is defeated, it will be a devastating blow to the strate a lack of control or govern- Alto. None have spent top dollar on They are bulky, weighty and expen- morale of teachers, administrators, school staff and the thousands ment. Rather, this group embodies a Palo Alto home with the expecta- sive. If, as I have reason to suspect, of parents and others who have dedicated their time and often a concept only too familiar — the tion they were moving to a commu- the selection practices that Richard money to shoring up the quality in the face of the erosion that has haves versus the have nots. nity that believes we have a respon- Feynman describes in his book, afflicted schools statewide for the past quarter century. In the age of globalization, tech- sibility to invest in our children. “Surely You Must Be Joking,” still In recent weeks, the Weekly has published letters and Guest nology and capitalism, the gap be- Measure A will cost less than prevail they are also of poor quali- Opinion columns for and against Measure A, which are available tween the rich and poor continues $1.35 a day. Please join me in vot- ty. Surely money can be saved here. to review on the Weekly’s community Web site, www.PaloAl- to widen at a rapid pace. Technolo- ing “yes” on Measure A. Together Tinsley (Voluntary Transfer Pro- toOnline.com. One column reported on an independent calcula- gy serves as its accomplice. Indi- we can take a stand for our kids, for gram) students cost us $6,500 per tion of school expenditures over the next six years — the life of viduals remain attached to their hi- high-quality education and for the year each. This decades-old the parcel tax — and showed that budget trimming must occur tech devices and in constant cyber- kind of community we believe in. arrangement is out-of-date, yet the even if the tax is approved. space communication. The overar- Susie Richardson board is reluctant to challenge it. This proposed tax fully replaces the $293 parcel tax approved ching economic capitalistic system Martin Avenue Divorced wives do better than that. by voters in 2001, which was billed explicitly as a way to raise upholds the status quo — the rich Palo Alto Both the state and federal govern- teacher pay to help them stay afloat in the high-cost Palo Alto get richer and the poor get poorer. Tough times ments mandate programs they do area. Opponents now claim that, among other things, Palo Alto Meanwhile, today’s youth wit- Editor, not fully fund, yet the board fears pays its teachers too much. What has changed? Despite the dot- nesses their decaying socioeco- telling them to get lost. Such poli- com bust, this area is still among the most expensive places to nomic surrounding without much Times are tough. Gasoline prices cies of appeasement do not have recourse. In their idealistic minds, have just jumped another 30 per- the most attractive track record. live, and surging gasoline prices have impacted those who must they view a chaotic situation. They cent. Our utilities ask for an 18-per- These are serious issues. If the commute in. have not created their world. Many cent increase. The state is still es- board is denied the money it’s ask- But this parcel tax goes much further than the tax it would re- want to change it. The young gen- sentially bankrupt and the school ing for, it may drum up the nerve to place. As shown in a quite specific list of items it will fund, this eration is not necessarily “bored” board asks for more money. face them. proposed tax is no blank check. It will restore some programs and as claimed. They are frustrated. Before we grant them this favor I Michael Goldeen positions that have fallen victim to recent budget cuts, and it will Anarchy is their labeled counterat- think we need to review their per- Tasso Street sustain the smaller class sizes that were achieved after a hard- tack, not against boredom, but so- formance. Palo Alto fought effort over many years by parents and school leaders. cial injustice. Reducing class size to 20 stu- Better believe it Last November, when a $521 parcel tax proposal fell a hairline The need to be part of something dents proves excruciatingly expen- Editor, shy of winning two-thirds approval, supporters acknowledged looms larger than oneself. If society sive. Available evidence (London they were overconfident, and many people were preoccupied with cannot provide that signals an un- University, Institute of Education) David Lieberman (ReadWire, the national election. healthy environment. A divisive so- shows mixed results above grade May 20) opposes Measure A, A defeat this time will not have such easy outs, and thus would ciety bent on marginalizing groups, three. Fiscal evidence shows the which provides critical funding for be an especially devastating blow to a district already harried by maintaining order through physical (continued on page 16) internal budget-cutting demands and an uncertain state commit- force, and utilizing economic and ment to schools. The devastation we believe would be far more social controls never achieves a just YOUR TURN than financial: A loss Tuesday would shatter the morale of teach- outcome. ers, staff and supporters. Such an environment may expect demonstrators to protest. They are The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on issues of local It would inevitably be interpreted as a sign that the century-plus interest. era of strong community support for the best-quality public not bored. More often than not, they are genuinely concerned. schools in Palo Alto has come to an end, that a core vision of the What do you think? What would you have said in an 8th grade Mona Lisa Safai “exit interview”? community has blurred. Irving Avenue That realization or belief, valid or not, would cause a loss of Atherton Letters: Address to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, heart for all involved. We believe it could accelerate a downward A caring community or hand-deliver to 703 High St., (at Forest Avenue), Palo Alto. spiral that would alter our schools for generations, perhaps forev- Voice mail: (650) 326-8291 (then press 1) er. Editor, Fax: (650) 326-3928 It might even answer the current debate about whether or not It has been wonderful to be part E-mail: [email protected] there is a “schools premium” in Palo Alto housing prices — but is of a community that cares deeply No anonymous letters or “open letters” to other organizations or individuals will testing that proposition worth the risk? be printed. Please provide your name, street address and daytime telephone about quality education. I spent number. Please keep length to 250 words or less. We reserve the right to edit In our May 18 editorial supporting Measure A, we noted that eight years on our school board. contributions for length and style and for factual errors known to us. many statistics are floating around that seem to indicate the dis- We debated issues but our focus trict is wasteful and pays teachers too much. We are revisiting was always on effective ways to Measure A because it is so important — and after reading the provide the best education. There’s campaign arguments and hearing from both sides, we are more no debating that Measure A is than ever convinced that significant playing with statistics is oc- what’s best for our kids’ education. curring. We know that the key to educa- Someone inclined to vote no can easily find a rationalization to tional success is the classroom do so. But this is not just another school-funding election where a teacher. Despite enrollment growth few protest votes won’t hurt much. and cuts in state funding, our The vitally important aspect of this vote remains that without a school board has maintained reduced class size so students can get new parcel tax the district will be forced to cut directly and deeply the attention needed. In the last two into educational programs and classrooms, well beyond the recent years, administrators have been re- slashes into support services, counselors and librarians. duced by 13 percent. It is no longer Certainly Palo Alto schools would “survive” a defeat of Mea- possible to keep cuts away from the sure A next Tuesday, as opponents assert, but they won’t be the classroom. same schools afterward. The quality of our students’ edu- Again, vote yes on Measure A next Tuesday. cation is at risk. The district will lose $5.5 million when our local Page 12 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Guest Opinion When school fundraising isn’t quite enough ...

by Al Russell time and energy to schools be- dation for Education (PAFE), a equip the 20 new high school sci- not and cannot replace the reliable ver since cause of my commitment to main- nonprofit organization dedicated ence labs), and our contacts with revenues offered by parcel taxes. my old- tain the excellence of our educa- to supporting innovation and ex- the (then) 16 Palo Alto schools Parcel taxes offer school districts Eest son tional program. cellence in Palo Alto classrooms. were limited. the security to plan ahead to retain entered And because of my long in- In my two terms as PAFE presi- The All Schools Fund (ASF) key staff and programs. The stabil- kindergarten volvement with Palo Alto’s dent, I had the opportunity to ad- then sprang into existence to raise ity they provide is particularly crit- in 1974, I schools, I have witnessed first- minister its successful teacher- funds centrally to pay for staffing ical in basic aid districts such as have volun- hand the condition of our schools grant program — grant requests needs at the schools approach. In Palo Alto, where available rev- teered for and the education they offer chil- consistently highlighted the quali- time, both PAFE and ASF came to enues cannot be assured until after Palo Alto dren. I have seen what most Palo ty and excellence of our teaching realize that two central fundraising the fiscal year has ended. schools. My Altans realize: Inadequacy of staff. organizations for schools confused So, as proud as I am of the ac- first PTA po- funding plays a crucial role in As a PAFE co-founder, I have donors, and that combining the en- complishments of PAFE, ASF and sition was defining how our schools function. been proud of our work to foster ergies of the specific-school ap- now Partners in Education, I feel president, nearly 30 years ago — At the time my son entered innovation in Palo Alto class- proach with the longer-term, proj- even more strongly that Palo Alto an unusual and great way to begin. school, a big year for PTA rooms. Over the years, we have ect-focused experience of PAFE voters must approve the upcoming Later I served as school site fundraising meant raising $1,000 grown the grant program from un- could be the best way to raise parcel tax. The revenues it will council chairperson at two over and above the membership der $10,000 to more than funds for Palo Alto schools. generate are critical for continuing schools, and as president (twice), dues. Several years later, my son’s $100,000 per year. ASF and PAFE merged during the outstanding education that my vice president, and treasurer of the school, El Carmelo, held the first But classroom grants are only this 2004-5 school year to create children enjoyed in the 1970s and Palo Alto High Music Boosters. In auction in our district and doubled part of the school-funding needs in the new nonprofit Palo Alto Part- 1980s. addition, I have served on and the PTA’s income for the year. Palo Alto. Three years ago, the ners in Education — which has al- My oldest grandchild has just chaired many district-level school We were very happy with the re- school board, trying to provide a ready raised more than $1.8 mil- started school at Ohlone, and I committees, including site disposi- sults. But, as economics changed, more egalitarian basis for fundrais- lion to support schools this year. want his experience at school to be tion/re-use committees and two state allocations dwindled and the ing, adopted a K-12 staffing rule Yet as exciting as this merger is, as wonderful as his father’s. My years leading the district’s Long impact of 1978’s Proposition 13 that specified that school-based Partners in Education’s vital pri- long-term experience with Palo Range Planning Committee. became apparent (local control PTA’s could no longer provide vate fundraising leaves an impor- Alto schools, and my pride in our I have spent the last eight years was lost to Sacramento), funding funds directly to their schools to tant piece of the funding puzzle school district, lead me to urgently on the district’s Planning Review needs at our schools increased. pay for staffing. untouched. recommend that everyone cast a Committee for the Building For Our PTAs increasingly felt the Although PAFE was asked to The deplorable state of school vote for Measure A June 7. ■ Excellence Program, the $200 mil- need to meet the substantial and handle this larger-scale centralized finance in California has given rise Al Russell is a longtime Palo lion renovation and modernization growing gap in educational fund- fundraising, we could not. Our to school foundations throughout Alto resident who continues to be program. ing. funding goals had always been California. Though they contribute actively involved in school Like so many other Palo Alto To help close this gap, in 1987 I project-based (including the to some important parts of student fundraising and financial issues. parents, I have contributed my helped found the Palo Alto Foun- $1 million campaign to outfit and education, these foundations do Streetwise Who could you stand to see removed from the public eye? Question and interviews by Daniel Grujic. Photographs by Tomomi Tsuda. Asked at Palo Alto City Hall.

Brad Johnson Lynne Haro Brian Luce Chris Cunningham Jim Bueler Library clerk Executive assistant Office manager Unemployed Research assistant South Court, Palo Alto Amarillo Avenue, Palo Alto Forest Avenue, Palo Alto Alma Street, Palo Alto Emmett Way, Palo Alto “Just celebrities in general. It’s all “Arnold; because of what he’s done “Paris Hilton. I have no idea what “Rush Limbaugh, because he “Governor Schwarzenegger; gossip, not news.” to the schools and the budget; all she does or why she’s famous.” sounds terrible.” though I’m generally not fond of Re- the failed promises.” publicans in positions of power.”

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 13 Spectrum Board of Contributors Battling a Palo Alto myth: housing prices driven solely by schools

by Wayne Martin Alto because of its schools, are the to the May 21 San Jose Mercury upporters schools the only reason that people News (citing Dataquick Informa- of Mea- move to Palo Alto? tion Systems), Palo Alto zip code S sure A, Palo Alto is a desirable place to 94301 saw the median home price the $493 annu- live for many reasons. Palo Alto is increase by 27 percent, while zip al parcel tax, home to tens of thousands of high- code 94306 saw a similar price state that good paying jobs. It’s close to Stanford jump of 17 percent. schools drive University. There’s easy access to Given the generally robust rise up housing highways and mass transit. We en- in home prices in the rest of Santa prices. joy beautiful streets and neighbor- Clara County, where the schools There’s a ba- hoods, great shopping, unmatched are not considered as good as Palo sis of truth in city services, minimal crime and Alto’s, there would seem to be this claim. But fantastic weather. Certainly ALL only a “weak” linkage between ris- are our good schools the primary of these variables come into play ing home prices and local schools reason for local house price appre- ciation? Of course not. Home prices generally demon- Nobody likes to pay new taxes that aren’t strate “weak” and “strong” link- ages to various “decision vari- needed. Likewise, nobody wants to live in ables” in a buyer’s perception of a community held hostage over threats of the value of a property. For instance, ocean-front property gener- decreased property values if new parcel taxes ally is much more expensive than are not levied. equivalent properties not located on the water. Such a “strong” linkage between a property’s perceived value and such a “variable” could command when people decide to buy a home at the current time. a considerable increase in price. in Palo Alto. Yet taxes ARE part of every For voters considering Measure For many homebuyers, public homebuyers’ decision equation. A’s hefty $493 yearly price tag, schools aren’t even part of the de- Nobody likes to pay new taxes that how effective is the Palo Alto Uni- cision equation. After all, fully 75 aren’t needed. Likewise, nobody fied School District in increasing percent of Palo Alto residents have wants to live in a community held (or maintaining) home prices? no children attending Palo Alto hostage over threats of decreased Over the past 35 years, prices in schools. property values if new parcel taxes Palo Alto have undergone a mete- Last year, proponents of a new are not levied. oric rise. In 1970, the median price parcel tax floated the rumor that The decision to vote “yes” or of a home was $33,900. By 2003, Palo Alto property values would “no” on Measure A should be the median price was an astound- “tank” if such a tax were not based on solid information about ing $1 million-plus — an overall levied. Balderdash. It didn’t hap- school district financing and budg- increase of 3,142 percent in only pen. et planning. Proper budget stew- 35 years. In fact, local house prices have ardship by the school district can While there is no doubt that gone up fully 20 percent since the ensure that we maintain our great some people have chosen Palo defeat of that measure. According Palo Alto schools without a new parcel tax. Look at the facts. Vote sensibly, which I think means “No.” ■ # JULY # CELEBRATION WITH Wayne Martin is the head of # # Palo Altans Against Measure A, # # # and was a leader in the group op- # BIG BAD # posing Measure I, the last parcel # VOODOO DADDY # tax measure. He can be e-mailed 3 # ## 2005 AND FIREWORKS at [email protected].

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Letters salaries. Measure A provides vital PAUSD’s current parcel tax expires future generations. Premium reasoning (continued from page 12) funding to maintain current class next year; voting “no” on a replace- Support Measure A. Editor, sizes, avoid teacher layoffs and re- ment means the loss of $5.5 million Alice and Rich Stiebel As an owner of a residential prop- verse a fraction of the $6.5 million a year to our schools. Talisman Drive erty served by the Palo Alto Unified Palo Alto Unified School District in cuts to our public schools in the If voters want PAUSD to reduce Palo Alto School District (PAUSD), your “yes (PAUSD), claiming central admin- last three years. compensation for senior leadership, Misguided description on A” vote will help preserve edu- istrators are overpaid. Voting “no” on Measure A will they should lobby the school board Editor, cational excellence in Palo Alto Lieberman doesn’t mention that have absolutely no effect on admin- or elect new board members in the schools which, in turn, will help you funds from Measure A cannot be istrator salaries. But it could lead to upcoming election. But anyone I support allowing City of Palo retain your “Palo Alto Premium,” used for PAUSD central adminis- layoffs of more than 100 teachers, who cares about the quality of pub- Alto employee Dennis Harman to both great values to you. tration. Nor does he mention that significant increases in class size, lic education and property values in retain his job and congratulate the The “Palo Alto Premium” is the PAUSD administrative compensa- reductions in course offerings and Palo Alto should vote “yes” on Weekly for covering the story (May amount paid above the price that tion is in line with comparable the closure of a school. Measure A. 18). But I deplore the Weekly’s could buy a similar property in any school districts and that PAUSD Don’t believe it? See what’s hap- Megan Swezey Fogarty misguided description of Mr. Har- surrounding town; the “Palo Alto has cut administrator positions by pened to other school districts that Bryant Street man as “a disabled employee” in- Premium” portion directly related to 13 percent in recent years. rejected parcel taxes in the face of Palo Alto stead of “an employee with disabil- public school educational excel- The truth is that Measure A has the funding shortfalls affecting Seniors show support ities.” This isn’t a trivial grammati- lence consistently ranges from 10 to nothing to do with administrative most public schools in California. Editor, cal syntax mistake. 20 percent of your property’s value. The simple rule is this: people When you “do the math” on your As senior citizens, we could opt first. A person is a person, first and probable rate of return on each $493 out of paying the Measure A school always. It is unjustifiable to pre- investment in PAUSD educational assessment, but we won’t. We will cede a person’s identity with an ad- excellence, you will see why your vote for the measure and pay the jective that describes a potentially “yes on A” vote should be automat- Can’t fall asleep? tax increase. negative perception or less desir- ic. Why? When we were looking for able trait if it is a disability over Using conservatively low assump- a home in the ‘60s we could have which the person is powerless. tions: Assume your home would purchased more house and property Such language irreparably dimin- sell for $500,000 today, that it will Can’t stay awake? in other communities for less mon- ishes the person’s image. Remem- appreciate just 5 percent each year ey than we paid for our home in ber the old adage about first im- for the next six years and that your Almost Asleep Clinic- Palo Alto, but we didn’t even look pressions? “Palo Alto Premium” is just 10 per- can help you now! elsewhere. We wanted the famed For years the state of California cent. When your $500,000 home Palo Alto school system for our has ensured that legal documents appreciates 5 percent, or $25,000, We write prescriptions for our children and we were very pleased correctly identify “people first” fol- next year, your 10 percent “Palo own blend of very strong Italian with the education our children re- lowed by appropriate descriptors as Alto Premium” portion will be coffee, guaranteed to keep you ceived. required, e.g., a person with dis- $2,500. awake. But cutbacks in recent years have abilities, a veteran with handicaps, So your $493 annual investment taken their toll on our schools and a student with special needs. It’s will earn you at least $2,500 each Having trouble falling asleep, they need our support now. long overdue for the Weekly’s jour- year in the future, over a 500 per- check out our large selection of Improving our school system will nalists to do the same. cent annual return. quiet, really boring music tapes. have practical benefits for all Palo As the article points out, Dennis “Do the math” for yourself; plug Alto homeowners, regardless of Harman is highly regarded and val- in your own assumptions. You’ll No one, really, no one can stay whether they have children in the ued. It would not have been objec- discover even better results. Mea- awake. schools. Just as we paid more for tionable had your headline more sure A opponents don’t want you to For a FREE diagnosis, call to our home in the ‘60s to take advan- accurately described Mr. Harman think about the “Palo Alto Premi- tage of the excellent school system, as a “highly regarded and valued um” since it financially overwhelms be sure our salesman is in. ensuring a return to excellence in employee,” using his positive traits, every one of their negative claims. It 1-800-200-2002 our schools will keep all our prop- which are equally if not more im- is so compelling that naysayers are erty values up. portant to the story. finally “getting it” by changing their www.almostasleepclinic.com Previous Palo Alto homeowners Shelby Valentine votes to “yes on A.” provided the funding for the Governor’s Appointee to Area Bob Harrington schools that our children enjoyed. 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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION. . . . .

The Realtors in Palo Alto recently participated in a campaign to raise funds for Partners in Education, which is the joint venture of the merging Palo Alto Foundation for Education and the All Schools Fund. Partners in Education’s goal is to help meet critical school needs through private fundraising since the Palo Alto school district had to cut more than $6.5 million from staff and programs since 2003.

Alain Pinel Realtors is proud to announce that the Realtors in our Palo Alto office were major contributors to this campaign. We are committed to helping our schools maintain their high standards and to preserve the programs and teaching staff that ensure the Palo Alto Unified School District remains one of the finest in California.

If you would like to contribute or to learn more about the Partners in Education program, please visit their website at www.papie.org.

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LOS ALTOS HILLS – Luxury in a new custom Jenny LOS ALTOS HILLS – Magnificent custom Grace home on 2.69+/-acres. A quiet and serene built one year new estate on 2+/-acres Wu setting, 5bd/5ba, library, media room, etc. Teng surrounded by majestic redwoods. Bay/city light and hill views. Cul-de-sac. Meticulous detailing throughout this two 650.543.1086 Palo Alto Schools. 650.543.1023 level floor plan with 6bd/6.5ba. [email protected] [email protected] $6,500,000 Call for Price

ATHERTON – One of Atherton’s distinctive LOS ALTOS HILLS – Charming 5bd/4.5ba Kathleen properties. Gated, contemporary designed Cathy Mediterranean on approximately 1.5 acres. Wilson home on 1+/-acre fully landscaped grounds. Chao Beautiful lot with enchanting views of the Exquisite limestone flooring. Large pool Bay and the rolling hills. Palo Alto schools. 650.543.1094 and spa. 3-car garage. 650.543.1089 [email protected] [email protected] Call for Price $4,998,000

SOLD COMING SOON Emely Weissman 650.543.1057 [email protected]

PALO ALTO – Distinguished Professorville MENLO PARK – Sensational 4bd/3ba home Craftsman home beautifully and stylishly Connie on private West Menlo cul-de-sac. Quality remodeled. Gorgeous 10000+/-sf lot with Linton design and finishes. Professional pool. Dramatic and spacious interiors. landscaping with al fresco dining room. 650.543.1037 David Olerich Co-listed with Hanna Shacham, Coldwell Sold with multiple offers. [email protected] 650.543.1059 Banker. [email protected] Call for Price $3,395,000

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Sunny ATHERTON – Beautifully expanded and Anne LOS ALTOS HILLS – Elegant 5bd/3.5ba remodeled 5bd/3ba traditional home in contemporary 1.71+/-acres on a level lot with Dykwel Lindenwood. Fabulous kitchen, abundant King wonderful views. Striking architectural windows and great floor plan. Gated angles and walls of glass create dramatic 650.543.1087 landscaped grounds with pool. 650.543.1017 spaces. [email protected] [email protected] $2,538,000 $2,988,000

PALO ALTO – This 5bd/3ba home exudes Suzie PALO ALTO – Prime Old Palo Alto. 5bd/4ba. Pamela casual elegance and architectural interest. Huge rooms. Remodeled kitchen and baths. Culp There is an inviting courtyard that integrates Provo Hardwood floors. Great 1bd/1ba cottage the outdoors with the interior. Close to with private yard. Detached 2-car garage. 650.543.1051 shops and restaurants. 650.543.1020 12000+/-sf lot. [email protected] [email protected] $2,895,000 $2,799,000

SOLD

PALO ALTO – This 3000+/-sf home has PALO ALTO – The symmetry and simple Te resa extraordinary elegance and quality in design, Colleen elegance of the colonial revival period is detailing, amenities and craftsmanship. It is evident in this delightful 4bd/3ba home in Budzich 4 years old. 3bd/3.5ba, family room, breakfast Foraker the heart of Crescent Park. 650.543.1044 area, media room, office, den, wine cellar, 650.543.1043 [email protected] large utility room. Wired for phone/DSL, cable [email protected] and music. $2,575,000 $2,550,000

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COMING SOON

PALO ALTO – Classic Crescent Park home PALO ALTO – Gorgeous traditional home on a Sherry offers the perfect floor plan with four Jeremy tree lined street in desirable Community Bucolo spacious bedrooms on 2nd floor. Fabulous Lindston Center. Located on a large beautifully granite kitchen and adjoining breakfast and landscaped lot this 4bd/4.5ba two story home 650.543.1060 family room all open to private backyard 650.543.1053 offers many special features. Hot tub, [email protected] and pool with spa. [email protected] detached garage with studio and dark room, $2,550,000 two master suites, one with sauna. $2,500,000

Pamela MENLO PARK – A spacious retreat near town PALO ALTO – Exquisite, almost new with large skylights, vaulted ceilings and a Suzie 5bd/4.5ba in prime location. Fabulous floor Culp flowing floor plan. There are walls of plan, lovely landscaping. Gourmet kitchen. windows and French doors to facilitate Provo 3321+/-sf. Media/rumpus room on lower 650.543.1051 indoor/outdoor living. 4bd/3ba, mature 650.543.1020 level. [email protected] garden/pool. [email protected] $2,495,000 $2,395,000

SOLD SOLD

Wendy PALO ALTO – This 5bd/3ba French country LOS ALTOS – Fantastic opportunity to own a home on a beautifully landscaped lot, boasts Pam 4bd/2.5ba on an approximately .66 acre level Kandasamy a spacious modern floor plan, fine materials, Page lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. Multiple and exquisite finishes. offers. 650.543.1012 650.543.1028 [email protected] [email protected] $2,395,000 $2,350,000

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Ali PALO ALTO – 1890s Victorian. Excellent Grace PALO ALTO – 8 year old custom home. Well 10-unit investment property in sought after designed floor plan: 5bd/3ba, high ceiling, Rad Downtown Palo Alto. Property consists of Wu hardwood floor in FR and master suite. 7 studios, 2 1bd/1ba units and 1 2bd/1ba Skylights. New carpet and interior/exterior 650.543.1105 unit. 650.543.1086 paint. [email protected] [email protected] $2,250,000 $2,195,000

Sandy Harris 650.543.1071 [email protected]

LOS GATOS – Spectacular setting in Los PALO ALTO – Set on a spectacularly large lot, Gatos hills. Five minutes to Village. Jenny this unique home makes a sophisticated Gourmet cook’s dream kitchen. 4bd/2.5ba. Teng impression with its grand proportions and Separate DR. Large FR. 1.8+/-acre. dramatic architectural character. Nancy Mott 650.543.1023 Showcasing a master suite, three additional 650.543.1049 [email protected] bedrooms and 3.5ba. [email protected] $2,195,000 $2,150,000

Ludmila LOS ALTOS – 4bd/3.5ba stunning Anne PALO ALTO – In a prime location in Mediterranean in a prime area of Los Altos. prestigious Crescent Park is a magical close Maslow Soaring foyer, cathedral beam ceiling, King knit cul-de-sac close to downtown with an 650.543.1054 2 fireplaces, formal dining room and family enchanting 4bd home on a captivating room. 650.543.1017 [email protected] 10890+/-sf lot. This is an extraordinary place [email protected] to live. $1,950,000 $1,899,000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW – Fabulous new Homa LOS ALTOS HILLS – Value in land, 1.4+/-acre Lizbeth construction on .25+/-acre. Gorgeous with 2 existing structures. Prime location Rhodes 5bd/3.5ba Craftsman style home, plus Adnani across from Fremont Hills Country Club, charming 1bd/1ba, 700+/-sf cottage. Artistic ideal for the equestrian. Sewer line. Palo 650.543.1066 detailing throughout. 650.543.1096 Alto schools. [email protected] [email protected] $1,875,000 $1,800,000

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PALO ALTO – Lovely, two-story home in Alan PALO ALTO – Charming Barron Park Denise desirable Midtown Palo Alto. 4bd/2.5ba, 5bd/2.5ba home on huge 13000+/-sf lot. Simons separate family room with fireplace, Dunckel Built in 1934, and still retains much of the hardwood floors, inside laundry and 2-car original charm. Bonus guest cottage/office 650.543.1104 garage. 650.543.1074 which was recently updated. [email protected] [email protected] Call for Price Call for Price

Benyam PALO ALTO – Two story Green Gables home Benyam BERKELEY – Beautiful historical church with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and constructed in the late 1800s with seating for Mulugeta family room. Lovely neighborhood close to Mulugeta 150-200 people. Also has Assembly Hall and 650.543.1010 Gunn High School. Two car detached 650.543.1010 two-story Sunday School along with living garage. quarters. [email protected] [email protected] $1,625,000 $1,590,000

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Gayle PALO ALTO – Appealing ranch-style home in Charlene LOS ALTOS – Gracious remodeled 4bd/2ba excellent location close to schools. 3bd/2ba. home with family room and built-in office in Olson Beautiful gardens, pool. Spacious lot with Chang one bedroom. Lovely landscaped gardens. room to expand. Close to Rancho San Antonio Preserve. 650.543.1031 650.543.1108 Cupertino schools. [email protected] [email protected] $1,150,000 $1,475,000

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PALO ALTO – Unique and dramatic 3bd/2ba Connie MOUNTAIN VIEW – Spacious 4bd/3ba home Shari home in the heart of Community Center. on large lot. Traditional floor plan with Ornstein Expansive “Great Room” with vaulted Linton formal entry, separate DR and family room ceiling, large skylights and flagstone with fireplace. Los Altos schools. Sold with 650.543.1077 fireplace. 650.543.1037 multiple offers. [email protected] [email protected] $1,450,000 $1,427,000

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Lydia Kou PALO ALTO – 4bd/2ba home. Conveniently Bea PALO ALTO – Picturesque English Country. John St. Clair III located near schools and park. Spacious “Cotswold” inspired in Professorville. living room and kitchen with eat-in nook. 650.543.1011 Sines Spacious 1686+/-sf. 2bd/2ba. Lovely 2-car attached garage. garden. High coved ceiling. Luxurious [email protected] 650.209.1578 master. [email protected] [email protected] Call for Price $1,299,500

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MENLO PARK – Two fabulous townhouses Sherry PALO ALTO – Old Palo Alto. Charming, Pamela currently under construction. Each unit has picturesque bungalow by Santa Rita. Culp 3bd/2ba and appointments of the finest Bucolo Hardwood floors, French doors, new quality. Expected completion late Fall 2005. 650.543.1060 stainless appliances, two-car garage. Near 650.543.1051 [email protected] Walter Hays. [email protected] Call for Price $1,175,000

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Arti PALO ALTO – Beautiful 5bd/3ba home with Pamela MENLO PARK – A charming 3bd/2ba home 2108+/-sf of living space. Two master suites, with a legal 1bd/1ba apartment over the Miglani one is 600+/-sf with private patio. Large LR Culp detached garage that is ideal for extended with FP. Tile and hardwood floors, large 650.543.1015 650.543.1051 family, au pair or extra income. Las Lomitas landscaped lot with deck. schools. [email protected] [email protected] $1,198,000 $1,195,000

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Ali MOUNTAIN VIEW – Cuernavaca’s largest Charlene MOUNTAIN VIEW – Beautifully remodeled model “F”. 4bd/2.5ba, 2493+/-sf home, high 3bd/2ba home surrounded by lovely Rad ceilings with crown moldings, remodeled Chang landscaped gardens. Family room with 650.543.1105 kitchen with top appliances, large separate vaulted ceilings. Many upgrades and top of family room with wet bar. 650.543.1108 the line appliances. Los Altos schools. [email protected] [email protected] Call for Price $1,089,000

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Gloria & Phil Michael LOS ALTOS – Beautifully maintained two MENLO PARK – Charming Ranch home. bedroom one bath updated kitchen and Sheehan Sold with multiple offers. 3bd/2ba. Hall bath. Magnificent gardens and large pool. Spacious living room and formal dining. Excellent Los Altos schools. 650.543.1013 Eat-in kitchen. All new windows. Call for 650.543.1084 [email protected] sales price. [email protected] [email protected] $1,060,000 $1,050,000

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Judy Ellis 650.543.1027 [email protected]

PALO ALTO – New listing in one of Palo David PALO ALTO – This home was prepared to sell Alto’s most sought-after Midtown in only 2 weeks, new paint, new kitchen neighborhoods. Sunny and bright 3bd/2ba Chung hardware, new driveway, new fences, new landscaping, professional cleaning. If you plus a family room with views to the private 650.543.1058 Inge Angiletta backyard. Generous lot. Hardwood floors. are in need to sell let me help you prepare [email protected] 650.543.1064 Close to award winning schools. your property. [email protected] $1,049,000 $1,020,000

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Rick PALO ALTO – Wonderful 4bd/2ba home with PALO ALTO – Handsome 3bd/2ba home many recent upgrades including new paint Anne tucked away on peaceful, quiet cul-de-sac in Howard in and out, landscaping, carpets, appliances. King sought after Greenmeadow neighborhood. Wonderful family neighborhood. Light-filled rooms, soaring ceilings, FR and 650.543.1017 Smith comfortable playroom. Dramatic large lot. [email protected] 650.543.1046 Call for Price $1,000,000 [email protected]

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Suzie MENLO PARK – Absolutely charming Shelly PALO ALTO – Charming 2bd/1ba home in 3bd/2ba. All remodeled. Hardwood floors. desirable Barron Park. Nestled under Provo Designer colors. Lovely kitchen and baths. Roberson canopy of mature trees, lush foliage on 650.543.1020 Huge backyard with detached office. Superb 10039+/-sf lot. Sold with multiple offers. Las Lomitas schools. 650.543.1093 Call Shelly for sales price. [email protected] [email protected] $998,000 $998,000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW – Sold in 9 days with Stephanie MENLO PARK – Cute cottage in the best part Charlene 9 offers for well over the list price. Lovely of the Willows. Beautifully landscaped Chanteloup remodeled 3bd/2ba home with sunlit eat-in De Wames yards. Hardwood floors, new dual pane kitchen and family room. Pretty landscaped windows. 2bd/2ba. 650.543.1016 gardens. Great Los Altos schools. 650.543.1078 [email protected] [email protected] $995,000 $989,000

REDWOOD CITY – A jewel on the Atherton PALO ALTO – Spacious 4bd/2ba Ranch-style Greg border. 2bd/2ba on 7380+/-sf lot. Hardwood Ling home needing updating and upgrading. Celotti floors, newer kitchen. Huge LR/DR with Lau Separate family room opens to backyard, fireplace. Security/fire alarm. Central air. eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors. 650.543.1114 650.543.1055 [email protected] [email protected] $928,800 $899,000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW – Delightful home on tree- SAN CARLOS – West of Alameda and set Jeremy lined street. Very well maintained with Lila behind a quaint picket fence, charming Lindston loving care. 3bd/2ba. Tons of trees on large Bina 3bd/1ba home plus in-law unit and office, lot in beautiful neighborhood. Los Altos both with separate entrances. Eat-in kitchen, 650.543.1053 schools. 650.543.1097 hardwood floors, freshly painted. [email protected] [email protected] $885,000 $799,000

PALO ALTO – Conveniently located PALO ALTO – Quiet contemporary 2bd/2.5ba David Professorville townhouse in quiet 4-unit Te rr y tri-level townhouse. Attached 2-car garage, Olerich complex. 2bd/1.5ba, end-unit with large Rice large deck and garden. Located in back of yard and attached 2-car garage. Updated complex. 650.543.1059 kitchen and baths. 650.543.1062 [email protected] [email protected] $795,000 $759,000

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Shelly MENLO PARK – Charming 2bd/1ba home in REDWOOD CITY – Located on a lovely tree- the Avenues. Hardwood floors, wood- Lizbeth lined street on west side, 3bd/2ba home Roberson burning FP, sunny eat-in kitchen and inside Rhodes with large front and back yards. Hardwood laundry room. Newly landscaped yards. floors. Close to shops and restaurants. 650.543.1093 650.543.1066 [email protected] [email protected] Call for Price Call for Price

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Anne King 650.543.1017 [email protected]

MOUNTAIN VIEW – Stylish 6 years new SUNNYVALE – This well maintained townhome with 2bd/3ba. Bright living Angela 2 bedroom home provides a balance of room, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen. Bumbera practicality and charm. Entertain friends Private complex on cul-de-sac. Los Altos and family in the large bonus room or Lila Bina schools. 650.543.1111 relax in the secluded backyard patio. [email protected] 650.543.1097 $699,000 $579,000 [email protected]

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Estela SAN CARLOS – Beautiful top floor condo in APTOS – Rustic cabin on 16000+/-sf lot plus desirable Brittan Heights. Peaceful setting Karen 3 contiguous parcels totaling 1+/-acre. All Estrada with mountain views. Great floor plan, McNay this in the Redwoods of Monte Toyon above bright and spacious, formal entry, cathedral the Village of Aptos. Freeman ceilings, laundry room, pool, spa, tennis 650.543.1091 650.543.1061 courts, rec room. 2bd/2ba. [email protected] [email protected] $559,000 $550,000

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Ludmila MOUNTAIN VIEW – 2bd/2ba modern and REDWOOD CITY – Quiet and peaceful charming in park like setting. Nicely Ron location, clean and in great condition, pool, Maslow upgraded unit, freshly painted, with Marin quick and easy access to Highway 280. All hardwood floors, close to shopping, in all – Great Value. 650.543.1054 downtown and freeways. 650.543.1035 [email protected] [email protected] $469,000 $417,000

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Page 28 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports STANFORD ROUNDUP Cardinal Shorts TENNIS CHAMPS . . . It has baseball been quite a year for the Sacred Heart Prep boys’ tennis team. The Gators won their first-ever Central Coast Section Division II on road team championship by knocking off rival Menlo in the title match Team must travel and advanced to the NorCal tournament and reached the in NCAA for first semifinals before falling to Alame- time in nine years da. Sacred Heart Prep capped its historic season last week when by Rick Eymer sophomore Andrew Davison he Stanford baseball team gets teamed with freshman Jamie a second chance to make a big T impression when it travels to Hutter to capture the CCS doubles title at Imperial Courts in Ap- Waco, Texas, home to Baylor Uni- tos. Hutter and Davison, the No. versity and its resurgent athletic pro- 1-seeded team, knocked off the gram, to open play in one of 16 No. 2-seeded tandem of Pat NCAA regional tournaments begin- Brogan and Chase Huebner of ning Friday. Los Gatos, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Huebn- Stanford coach Mark Marquess er had helped Los Gatos win the has never been to Waco, and he may past two CCS doubles titles in feel a little out of place as the other addition to contributing to the three teams all hail from Texas. Wildcats’ CCS Division I title and The third-seeded Cardinal (32-23) second straight NorCal champi- meets second-seed TCU (40-18) on onship. Menlo’s tandem of Alex Friday at noon (PDT) in the double- Kaufman and Mark Keegan elimination tournament. Host Baylor reached the semifinals before (39-21) takes on fourth-seeded falling to Brogan and Huebner. Texas-San Antonio (27-32) in another first round affair. The Bears HELLING HURT . . . Stanford are seeded fourth nationally. grad Rick Helling, pitching for While Stanford has visited Texas the Milwaukee Brewers affiliate in several times in the past, including Triple-A Nashville, sustained a left regional play in 1994 and 1981, its arm injury on Friday night when a never played anywhere outside of piece of a broken bat became Austin. impaled in his arm. Helling, a 10- Stanford will play at noon or 5 year major-league veteran, was p.m. on Saturday depending on Fri- taken to a local hospital for treat- day’s outcome. Sunday’s games are ment. also scheduled for noon and 5 p.m., with a game Monday at 4 p.m. if COACHING CORNER . . . Menlo- necessary. Atherton is looking for coaches Stanford, with advances to the for the 2005-06 school year: postseason for the 12th straight year, wrestling, girls’ frosh-soph volley- received one of the 34 at-large bids ball, track and field assistant, var- Keith Peters despite finishing in a sixth-place tie sity football assistant, JV boys’ in the Pac-10 with a 12-12 mark. and JV girls’ water polo and California finished fifth and Wash- cheerleading. Those interested ington shared sixth with the Cardinal should contact M-A Athletic Di- Menlo School senior Libby Jenke (foreground) leads Stanford-bound Alicia Follmar of Saratoga after the first lap of and both teams will be home for the rector Pam Wimberly at 322- the girls’ 800 at the CCS finals. Follmar wound up winning with Jenke second in the nation’s fastest 800 this season. postseason party. 5311 (ext. 5706) or e-mail re- The 23 losses are the most since Stanford finished 40-25 in 1995, sumes to [email protected] . . . CCS TRACK & FIELD Menlo School is looking for a when the Cardinal traveled to a re- girls’ varsity basketball assistant gional in Wichita State and secured coach and girls’ frosh-soph bas- Gunn’s Tyler finds a spot in the College World Series. ketball coaches. Call 330-2001 Stanford matched its lowest ever (ext. 2282) or e-mail bmckin- finish in conference play, and lost [email protected]. happiness in finals more conference games in any year since going to a 24-game schedule in She leads local state meet qualifiers 1999. Stanford finished 10-20 in with top 3,200 time in California 1993. ON THE AIR Stanford finished the regular sea- by Keith Peters Friday son dropping two of three to host appiness and heartbreak. Those are the emotional USC over the weekend. The Cardi- College baseball: Stanford vs. Texas highs and lows from the 2005 Central Coast Section Christian, noon, KZSU (90.1 FM) nal won Saturday, 14-3, behind Jeff H Track and Field Championships. Gilmore’s complete-game effort, but Prep sports: High School Sports Fo- cus, 11 p.m., KICU (36); rebroadcast Happiness is finishing among the top three, or achiev- lost Friday 5-2, and Sunday, 4-2. Sunday at 7 p.m. ing an automatic qualifying mark, and earning a trip to The Trojans won the season se- Saturday this weekend’s CIF State Meet at Hughes Stadium in ries with Stanford for the first time in College baseball: Stanford in Baylor Sacramento. nine years. Regional, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m., KZSU (90.1 Heartbreak is everything short of that. “It’s been one of those years FM) There was no heartbreak for Gunn senior Tori Tyler. Or where in big spots we haven’t gotten Sunday Menlo-Atherton senior Evan Anderson. Or Palo Alto the key hits,” Stanford third base- College baseball: Stanford in Baylor freshman Mia Lattanzi. They, along with a handful of oth- man Adam Sorgi said. “But if you Regional, noon or 5 p.m., KZSU (90.1 er local athletes, were among the lucky ones. They look back we’ve gotten better as the FM) achieved their goals at last Friday’s CCS finals at Los Prep sports: Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area, season goes on. You haven’t seen 6:30 p.m., KRON (4); rebroadcast Mon- Gatos High and will be competing this weekend in Sacra- the best of a lot of guys yet. We’ll be day at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports Net mento.

Keith Peters ready.” Tyler had a big smile on her face after finishing the The Cardinal are 10-16 in games girls’ 3,200 meters. Her winning time of 10:31.04 not decided by two runs or less, and with SPORTS ONLINE only gave her a ticket to the finals-only race in Sacramento a key hit there or a big pitch there, on Saturday, but it moved her among the CCS elite. For expanded daily coverage of college that could change during the post- and prep sports, please see our online First and foremost, Tyler took over the state lead in the Gunn senior Tori Tyler leads the field early on her way season. edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com to recording the state’s No. 1 time in the 3,200. (continued on page 33) (continued on page 31) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 29 Palo WeeklyAlto

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SCOREBOARD BASEBALL (UCLA), 6-3, 6-0. (UNLV) 58.50. 2, Mackenzie Hill (UCLA) 59.60. Stanford’s Burdette Pac-10 Conference MEN’S TRACK & FIELD 3, Undine Becker (Stanford) 59.93. 3,000 steeplechase — 1, Rena Williams- Friday NCAA West Regional Chesser (BYU) 10:13.78; 2, Jeane Goff (Stan- Stanford 000 200 000 — 2 5 1 at Eugene, Ore. has a dreamy finish ford) 10:17.51; 3, Tiffany Strickland (Utah USC 000 013 01x — 5 11 1 Team leaders - 1, USC 103; 2, Oregon St.)10:21.20. Romanczuk, Reynolds (7), Davis (8) and 87.5; 3, UCLA 71.33; 4, Arizona State 71; 5, Cardinal senior concludes career with doubles title Hester. Kennedy, Koss (9) and Clement. WP BYU 68; 6, Stanford 51; 7, California 40.5; 8, 400 relay — 1, Southern California 44.03; - Kennedy (11-2). LP - Romanczuk (5-6). Sv Arizona 34.83; 9, Washington State 33.5; 10, 2, Arizona St. 44.53; 3, Cal 44.63. 4, Stanford by Rick Eymer NCAA title, joining Stanford’s - Koss. Boise State 32. (Becker, Purnell, Johnson, Bailey) 45.17. rin Burdette added an indi- Elise Burgin and Linda Gates HR - Sharpe (USC). 2B - Minaker, Lowrie 100 - 1, Wes Felix (USC) 10.45; 2, James 1,600 relay — 1, Stanford (Offor, Free- vidual trophy to her collection (1984) among others. (S)l Hart 2 (USC). 3 hits - Hart (USC). 2 hits - McSwain (WSU) 10.48. 3, Phillip Frances man, Moschella, Davis) 3:34.73; 2, USC Sharpe, Hankerd, Frost (USC). 2 RBI - Han- 3:36.54; 3, Cal 3:38.85. E on Sunday when the Stanford “Ever since Erin came back from (USC) 10.50; 4, Wopamo Osaisai (Stanford) kerd (USC). 10.57. High jump — 1, Sharon Day (CPSLO) 6-0 senior paired up with junior Alice her injury I think we just got better 1/2; 2, Kaylene Wagner (CPSLO) 6-0 1/2; 3, Saturday 200 - 1, Wes Felix (USC) 20.58; 2, Seth Barnes to win the NCAA doubles and better,” Barnes said. “I just Miruna Mataoanu (Boise St.) 5-11 1/2. Stanford 201 400 205 — 14 16 1 Amoo (ASU) 20.72. 3, Chris Berrian (Fresno championship in Athens, Ga. hoped that we would have enough USC 200 010 000 — 3 12 1 St.) 21.01. Triple jump — 1, Kamila Rywelska (BYU) Perhaps what made the individ- Gilmore and Hester. Encinas, Bannister (4), 42-10 3/4; 2, Erica McLain (Stanford) 42-6 time to get enough matches under 400 - 1, Kedar Inico (UO) 46.14; 2, Martlaro (8), Williams (9), Aguilar (9) and 1/4; 3, Cassandra Strickland (Cal) 41-7. ual title so special for Burdette, Domenik Peterson (ASU) 46.33; 3, Craig our belt to compete here. A month Clement. WP - Gilmore (10-2). LP - Encinas Everhart (UCLA) 46.50. 8, Nick Sebes (Stan- Shot put — 1, Jessica Pressley (ASU) 55- who won the clinching match in ago I didn’t even think we were (6-4). 11 1/4; 2, Jessica Cosby (UCLA) 54-1; 3, ford) 48.69. last week’s team championship, HR - Clement (USC). 3B - Lowrie (S). 2B - Megan Howard (Arizona) 52-8 3/4; going to be able to play in this 800 - 1, Ryan Brown (UW) 1:48.20; 2, Jon was how she recovered from a Minaker 2, Sorgi, Hester, Seawell (S); Kalter Discus — 1, Ilona Rutjes (Arizona) 183-7; tournament and we were both very Rankin (UCLA) 1:48.20; 3, Duane Soloman (USC). 3 hits - Sorgi, Minaker, Summerhays 2, Kamaiya Warren (UCLA) 177-9; 3, Julia shoulder injury that threatened to (USC) 1:48.73. disappointed.” (S). 2 hits - Lowrie, Hester (S); Kalter, Clement, Pedersen (ASU) 176-5. end her collegiate career prema- Burdette and Barnes went three Hart, Sharpe (USC). 4 RBI - Minaker, Hester 1,500 - 1, Jon Rankin (UCLA) 3:44.07; 2, Javelin — 1, Sarah Malone (Oregon) 186- turely earlier in the year. Don Sage (Stanford) 3:44.69; 3, Bryan Lind- sets before beating TCU’s tandem (S). 2 RBI - Taylor, Lewis (S); Clement (USC). 10; 2, Jenna Dean (WSU) 164-2; 3, Mallory “A month and a half ago I Sunday say (BYU) 3:45.21. 5, Russell Brown (Stanford) Webb (Fresno St.) of Ana Cetnik and Story Tweedie- 3:45.40. couldn’t even lift my arm,” Bur- Stanford 010 000 100 — 2 9 1 Pole vault — 1, Kate Soma (Washington) Yates, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, in Saturday’s 5,000 - 1, Robert Cheseret (UA) 13:48.76; dette said after she and Barnes beat USC 002 000 02x — 4 10 1 13-7 3/4; 2, Shayla Balentine (SDS) 13-3 3/4; semifinals. Holler, Gallagher (3), Manship (8) and Hes- 2, Ryan Hall (Stanford) 13:48.92; 3, Ian Dob- 3, Angela Tavlarides (ASU) 13-3 3/4. teammates Amber Liu and Anne son (Stanford) 13:57.41. 6, Chris Emme (Stan- Tweedie-Yates played at Stan- ter. Spradlin, Kos (8), Friedman (9) and Long jump — 1, Antonette Carter (Cal) Yelsey, 6-3, 6-4, in the title match. Clement. WP - Koss (3-1). LP - Gallagher (1- ford) 14:02.34. 21-6 1/4; 2, Candice Baucham (UCLA) 21-5 “To be able to come back and play ford her first three years. 5). Sv - Friedman. 3,000 steeplechase - 1, Ben Bruce (Cal 1/4; 3, Amy Menlove (BYU) 21-0 1/2. Liu and Yelsey advanced to the HR - Seawell (S); Clement (USC). 2B - Mi- for this title was fantastic.” Poly-SLO) 8:38.33; 2, Josh McAdams (BYU) Hammer — naker (S); Sharpe (USC). 3 hits - Hankerd 1, Jessica Cosby (UCLA) 213- finals with an upset victory, 6-2, 6- 8:41.56; 3, Aaron Aguayo (ASU) 8:41.80. 11; 2, Sarah Hopping (Stanford) 204-2; 3, Ju- Stanford recorded its fifth dou- (USC). 2 hits - Taylor, Lewis (S). 2 RBI - 110 HH - 1, Eric Mitchum (UO) 13.65; 2, lia Rozenfeld (USC) 202-6. 2, over second-seeded Audra Co- Clement (USC). bles title, matching UCLA for most Blake Fazier (USC) 14.09; 3, AK Ikwaukor hen and Cristelle Grier of North- Final standings: Oregon State 19-5 (41-9); by any one school. The Cardinal (UO) 14.16. Arizona 17-7 (37-19); Arizona State 15-9 (34- have had 12 doubles teams play for western. 400 IH - 1, Brandon Johnson (UCLA) SCHEDULE 22); USC 15-9 (37-19); California 13-11 (34- FRIDAY the championship, twice it’s been In College Station, Texas, Stan- 23); Stanford 12-12 (32-23); Washington 12- 50.12; 2, John Cassleman (WSU) 50.93; 3, ford’s Sam Warburg and KC Cork- 12 (33-22); UCLA 4-20 (15-41); Washington Jonathan Williams (UCLA) 51.07. Baseball an all-Stanford final. Current State 1-23 (21-37). 400 relay - 1, Arizona State (Koehnemann, NCAA — Waco Regional: Stanford vs. Castilleja coach Meredith McGrath ery fell to LSU’s Mark Growcott WOMEN’S CREW Peterson, Amoo, Love) 39.14; 2, USC 39.43; Texas Christian, noon and Teri Whitlinger beat team- and Ken Skupski, 7-6 (1), 6-4, in NCAA Championships 3, Washington 39.66. SATURDAY mates Sandra Birch and Debbie the semifinals of the NCAA dou- 1,600 relay - 1, Arizona State (Barton, at Lake Natoma, Rancho Cordova Baseball Graham for the title in 1990. bles tournament. Division I Eights Amoo, Peterson, Banda) 3:06.94; 2, Oregon NCAA — Waco Regional: Stanford en- Burdette and Barnes also became Warburg and Corkery finished Semifinals - 1, Princeton 6:35.77; 2, Yale 3:07.69; 3, Washington 3:08.15. tered ■ 6:39.47; 3, Ohio State 6:39.67; 4, Brown Pole vault - 1, Trent Powell (BYU) 17-1 and the fifth unseeded duo to win an the season with a 38-7 mark. 6:41.40; 5, Stanford 6:47.92; 6, USC 6:52.38. Robison Pratt (BYU) 17-1; 3, Tyson Byers Petite final - 1, Brown 6:24.65; 2, Ten- (WSU) 16-7.25 and Jon Derby (UO) 16-7.25. pain,” Davis said. 14 innings against Tennessee pitch- nessee 6:26.26; 3, Michigan 6:29.67; 4, USC Triple jump - 1, Rodrigo Mendes (BYU) 55- Stanford roundup er Monica Abbott (47-7), two by 6:31.71; 5, Stanford 6:31.87; 6, Washington 5; 2, Allen Simms (USC) 55-4 1/4; 3, Leonidas Bei and Davis were two of sever- 6:34.36. Watson (UO) 52-1 3/4; 5, Solomon Welch (continued from page 29) al women to qualify for the NCAA Cardinal left fielder Jackie Rinehart. SOFTBALL (Stanford) 51-7 1/4; 7, Feranmi Okanlami Chris Minaker takes a 13-game championships in Sacramento be- Freshman Erin Howe got Stanford’s (Stanford) 50-5 1/4. NCAA Super Regional hitting streak into the regional after ginning June 8. Sarah Hopping (dis- only hit on Saturday. at Stanford Hammer - 1, Mattias Jons (Boise State) going 5-for-14 with four doubles cus), Teresa McWalters (5,000), “It was definitely frustrating be- Friday 223-1; 2, Karim Chester (N. Arizona) 208-5; 3, Ashley Purnell (200), Nashonme cause we could not catch a break,” Tennessee 100 001 0 — 2 4 1 Paul Etter (UO) 206-8. against the Trojans. Minaker and Stanford 000 000 0 — 0 2 1 Long jump - 1, Leonidas Watson (Oregon) John Hester each drove in four runs Johnson and Christine Moschella Stanford shortstop Lauren Lappin Abbott and Doepking. McCullough and 26-0 3/4; 2, Trevell Quinley (ASU) 25-6 3/4; 3, to support Gilmore’s 10th win in 12 (400), Ashley Freeman and Chinny said. “We were hitting the ball well Nelson. WP - Abbott (46-7). LP - McCullough Kurt Weber (Fullerton) 25-1 1/4. decisions. Offor (800), Arianna Lambie but to players. They made all the (21-7). Shot put - 1, Rhuben Williams (Cal) 63-4 Sorgi, Minaker, and Ben Sum- (1,500), Jeane Goff (3,000 steep- plays and supported Monica defen- HR - Card (T). 2 hits - Card (T); Rinehart (S). 3/4; 2, Russell Winger (Idaho) 63-2 3/4; 3, elchase), Undine Becker (400 hur- sively.” 2 RBI - Card (T). David Nichols (Sac State) 62-3 1/4.. merhays each collected three hits. Records - Stanford 43-15; Tennessee 63- dles) and Erica McLain (triple jump) Stanford returns 14 players, in- Discus — 1, Michael Robertson (Stan- Meanwhile, junior second base- 13 ford) 201-0; 2, Niklas Arrhenius (BYU) 190-2; man Jed Lowrie earned first team also qualified. cluding nine who played a majority Saturday 3, Sean Shields (Arizona) 186-7. all-American recognition from The 1,600 relay team of Davis, of the games. Six seniors participat- Stanford 000 000 0 — 0 1 3 Javelin — 1, Gabriel Wallin (Boise St.) 238- Offor, Freeman and Moschella also ed in their final contest: Michelle Tennessee 005 001 x— 6 9 0 Sports Weekly, becoming the first 10; 2, Nate Putnam (Boise St.) 222-6; 3, Paul McCullough, Severson (3) and Nelson. Ab- Cardinal to be named back-to-back qualified. Thiry, Katherine Hoffman, Elizabeth Teinert (Cal) 216-7). bott and Doepking. WP - Abbott (47-7). LP - all American since Jeremy Guthrie Robertson, who won the discus in Bendig, Heather Shook, Leah Nel- McCullough (21-8). WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD in 2001-02. 201-0, was one of seven men to son and Meghan Sickler. 2B - Card (T). 2 hits - Schutzler, Durant, NCAA West Regional qualify for the championships. He’ll “I didn’t know this was going to Card (T). 2 RBI - Brock (T). at Eugene, Ore. Records - Stanford 43-16; Tennessee 64- Team leaders — 1, Stanford 110 1/2; 2, Track and field be joined by Ryan Hall and Ian Dob- be my last game,” Nelson said. 13 UCLA 85; 3, Arizona St. 74; 4, USC 63; 5, Sara Bei and Janice Davis each son (5,000), Wopamo Osaisai (100), MEN’S TENNIS BYU 54; 6, Cal 52; 7, Arizona 38; 8, Oregon won an individual title and the 1,600 Donald Sage and Russell Brown Women’s volleyball NCAA Doubles Tournament 36; 9, Washington 30; 10 Cal Poly-SLO 29 relay team won as the Stanford (1,500) and Solomon Welch (triple Stanford coach John Dunning, at College Station, Texas 100 — 1, Janice Davis (Stanford) 11.61; 2, women won the team title at the jump). who led the Cardinal to a national Halima DeCree (UNLV) 11.65; 3, Porchea Car- Semifinals: Mark Growcott-Ken Skupski NCAA West Regional in Eugene, championship in the fall, was named (LSU) d. Sam Warburg-KC Corkery (Stanford), roll (ASU) 11.67. 7-6 (1), 6-4. 200 — 1, Monique Henderson (UCLA) Ore., over the weekend. Softball a recipient of the USA Volleyball Quarterfinals: Sam Warburg-KC Corkery 22.72; 2, Antonette Carter (Cal) 23.12; 3, Michael Robertson won the dis- Stanford’s bid to reach the All-Time Great Coach Award. (Stanford) d. Roger Matalonga-Colin O’Grady Porchea Carroll (ASU) 23.22. 5, Ashley Purnell cus as the Stanford men finished Women’s College World Series fell Dunning, who will be honored at (Arizona), 6-3, 7-6 (5). (Stanford) 23.45. fifth. short as the Cardinal dropped two a Stanford home match during the Second round - Sam Warburg-KC Corkery 400 — 1, Monique Henderson (UCLA) Bei won her third consecutive games to visiting Tennessee, 2-0 on season, has a 120-20 record with the 50.78; 2, Nashonme Johnson (Stanford) (Stanford) d. Daniel Chu-Alex Slovic (Wash- West Regional 5,000 meters, cover- Friday and 6-0 on Saturday, in the Cardinal and two national titles. ington), 6-3, 6-4. 53.10; 3, Christine Moschella (Stanford) 53.37. ing the distance in 16:22.41, 10 sec- NCAA Super Regional. First round: Sam Warburg-KC Corkery 800 — 1, Aneta Lemiesz (BYU) 2:03.90; (Stanford) d. Daniel Byrnes-Mark Van Elden 2, Ashley Freeman (Stanford) 2:04.82; 3, onds slower than last year’s winning Stanford (43-16) won last week’s Men’s golf (Oklahoma State), 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. Maggie Vessey (CPSLO) 2:05.90; 4, Alysia time and 46 seconds off her person- regional in Columbia, Mo., to reach Stanford opens play at the NCAA Johnson (Cal) 2:06.01. 5, Chinny Offor (Stan- al best. the Super Regional, which is one championships on Wednesday at the WOMEN’S TENNIS ford) 2:06.77. NCAA Doubles Tournament “I’m really better and better each step shy of the WCWS. Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings at Athens, Ga. 1,500 — 1, Heidi Magill (BYU) 4:18.19; 2, Johanna Nilsson (N. Arizona) 4:18.31; 3, Iry- week,” Bei said. “I feel like I’m just “First of all unless you win the Mills, Maryland. The tournament Championship: Erin Burdette-Alice last game it is a hard way to end runs through Saturday. Barnes (Stanford) d. Amber Liu-Anne Yelsey na Vashchuk (USC) 4:20.06; 4, Arianna Lam- getting going now. It feels good go- (Stanford), 6-3, 6-4. bie (Stanford) 4:20.47. ing into nationals.” your year for a great team,” Stan- Stanford is making its first ap- Semifinals: Erin Burdette-Alice Barnes 5,000 — 1, Sara Bei (Stanford) 16:22.41; Davis won the 100 meters in ford coach John Rittman said. “In pearance at NCAAs since 2001. (Stanford) d. Ana Cetnik/Story Tweedie- 2, Teresa McWalters (Stanford) 16:38.73. 3, 11.61, a day after racing 11.47 — time we will be able to reflect on the Freshman Rob Grube, who won Cosette Smith (UCSB) 16:44.19. Yates (TCU), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. the second-fastest time in school his- great year we had. I am proud of the the regional title at Stanford Golf Quarterfinals: Erin Burdette-Alice Barnes 100 hurdles — 1, Virginia Powell (USC) (Stanford) d. Olga Borisova-Marianna Yufer- 12.81; 2, Dawn Harper (UCLA) 12.99; 3, Shar- tory — in the preliminaries way we prepared for this weekend Course, will be joined by Kevin ova (VCU), 6-2, 6-2; Amber Liu-Anne Yelsey ifa Jones (Arizona) 13.13. “I was just happy to run without and the way we handled ourselves.” Blue, Pat Phillips, Zack Miller and (Stanford) d. Daniella Bercek-Riza Zalameda 400 hurdles — 1, Christine Spence Stanford managed just three hits in Matt Savage. ■ Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 31 Measure B Transportation Improvement Program

An Open Letter from the Measure B Citizens Watchdog Committee to the Voters and Taxpayers of Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

The Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) of the 1996 Measure B Transportation Improvement Program is pleased to report many successful accomplishments of Santa Clara County’s $1.3 billion transportation sales tax program.

Topping the list of accomplishments to date has been freeing congestion on major freeways and providing new light rail service to the East Valley. These projects were constructed in record time: Other highway projects are • Tasman and Capitol Avenues new rail service completed on time and $18 million under budget either complete or well underway including:

• Route 101 between Morgan Hill and San José adds two new lanes in each direction delivered • Operational improvements six months ahead of schedule and $20 million under budget on the Route 17 corridor

• Route 85/87 Interchange completed two months ahead of schedule and $2 million under budget • Widening Route 152 east of Gilroy

• Widening I-880 from four to six lanes from Route 101 to Montague Expressway • Initiating the widening of Route 87, from downtown • Route 85/101 South interchange new direct access for carpool lanes San José to Almaden Valley

• Modifications to the Route 152/101 Interchange improve traffic operations • Improvements on all County Expressways

The Measure B program made significant contributions to the Caltrain Program, such as new transit centers • 237/880 Interchange in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and soon in Palo Alto. The Program is funding over a dozen projects in the County’s improvements in Milpitas 10-year Bicycle Expenditure Plan (including bike lanes, trails and under and overcrossings). • 85/101 Interchange improvements in The Board of Supervisors approved moving two deferred projects, an auxiliary lane on Northbound 17 between Mountain View Camden and Hamilton the Route and the 85 Noise Mitigation project into construction as a result of cost savings on other projects and increases in sales tax revenues. • $90 million to fill potholes and maintain As the Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Measure B sales tax dollars, we continue to monitor these projects streets in all our fifteen cities and the County. closely. The ongoing work of the CWC is to scrutinize expenditures, to receive regular updates from the County’s project management oversight staff, to monitor the annual independent audit, and to advise the public • The Vasona extension of light on Program progress by making reports available to the public. rail from downtown San José through downtown Campbell We encourage the public to attend our bi-monthly meetings or contact us on our website at is set to open ahead of sched- http://santaclaracounty.org/measureb. ule mid 2005

Sincerely

Henry Servin, Jr. Chair, Measure B Citizens Watchdog Committee Citizens Watchdog Committee

County Measure B Program: In November 1996, the voters in Santa Clara County overwhelmingly approved Measure A, an advisory measure that outlined a specific package of transportation improvements for the County. On the same ballot, Measure B authorized the enactment of a 1/2-cent sales tax for general County purposes, for a nine-year timeframe. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for the implementing the projects as described in Measure A. To that end, the Board created the County Measure B Transportation Improvement Program that is administered in the Office of the County Executive. Through agreements, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Caltrans, the County Roads and Airports Department and local cities manage construction of specific Measure B transportation projects.

Page 32 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Keith Peters Keith Peters

Castilleja sophomore Tori Anthony cleared 12-5, the same height as the win- Palo Alto’s 400 relay team of (L-R) Alyson Seedman, Ranecia Fields, Katy Wanner and Katrina Zawojski clocked a ner, but settled for second in the CCS finals. school record of 48.26 while finishing third and earning a berth to the CIF State Meet this weekend. Keith Peters Keith Peters Keith Peters

Menlo-Atherton senior Evan Anderson raced away with Menlo-Atherton senior Laurie Roberts was happy with Palo Alto freshman Mia Lattanzi (right) turned it on in the homestretch to a victory in the 1,600. her second place in the high jump. win the girls’ 400 in a school record of 56.18 in the CCS finals. runner in Gunn history, won the CCS worry about the other two state meet finals, where she goes in as the top were felt a little heavy. I just wanted CCS track title in 10:32.06. spots. If anyone did go with her, we qualifier. to get the lead and stay here. I knew (continued from page 29) “So I guess it’s a Gunn tradition,” were pretty certain that they would “I hope at least to be in the top no one was going to come up and event. Second, she moved into ninth said Tyler, who defended her section fall off after four laps as Tori contin- five,” said Tyler, who was 16th at state challenge me, unless they had a sen- place on the all-time CCS list. Third, title easily and gave her school five ued to run the pace.” in 2004. “Or, win it.” sational final lap.” her time was the fifth-fastest in sec- straight CCS victories in the event. Two runners did stay with Tyler for Anderson also has a shot at a top- No one did and Anderson won go- tion meet history and the fastest time Tyler, headed for the University of the first mile in around 5:14. six finish (and medal) in the 1,600 in ing away by more than three seconds. in the meet since 1987. Washington in the fall, had a few “Tori did not slow down and the Sacramento. He won his first CCS ti- He later finished third in the 3,200 in And, equally important to her, challengers early in the race, but left other girls fell off significantly in the tle in the event last Friday in 4:16.76. 9:23.87, a half-second off his career Tyler ran a personal best and set a them behind and was running solo second mile,” Lee said. While the time makes him only the best. That puts him Saturday’s finals, school record. the final four laps. “I just tried to keep on the pace,” No. 11 qualifier going into Friday’s giving him two races to possibly “I was really happy to get a PR,” “Suffice it to say it was a tremen- said Tyler, who knew she had a shot preliminaries, Anderson’s season best medal in. the diminutive dynamo said. “My dous race,” said Gunn coach Ernie at the state lead with a lap remaining. of 4:11.41 puts him among the top Lattanzi is happy to be running in goal was to try and break 10:40, and Lee. “The plan going into the race The blistering pace set by Tyler took three time-wise. one event at state. The talented ninth- I was kind of going for 10:32. That’s was to just run even 79-second laps its toll, with Palo Alto sophomore Re- Anderson likely could have run grader charged off the final turn and what Ruth Graham ran when she won and not worry about anyone else. As- nata Cummins forced to stop before faster Friday, but he knew quickly he overhauled the field to win her first here.” sistant coach Matt Tompkins and I the finish line and walk the remaining didn’t need a fast time to win. CCS title with a personal- and school- That was in 2002 when Graham, figured that most likely everyone else 50 meters. “I knew it wasn’t going to be fast record 56.18. considered the finest girls’ distance in the race would just let her go and Next up for Tyler will be the state after the first lap,” he said. “My legs (continued on page 34) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 33 Sports

Jenke, who led after an opening 61- of the finals, spending more time CCS track second lap. “But, unfortunately, I got sleeping and trying to recover. (continued from page 33) boxed in on the last turn and was un- “Before I got sick, my thinking was Menlo School senior Libby Jenke able to get out and make a move. So, I could win this,” Roberts said. He was the CCS leader at 56.09, but I was disappointed with that. thought process then shifted to just dropped the race in order to concen- “I think I ran a good race. Maybe clearing 5-4, the automatic qualifying trate on the 800. Lattanzi took full next time I’ll react better when situa- standard. She did that with ease be- advantage of the opportunity. tions arise.” fore making 5-6. “I was glad she wasn’t in the race, Castilleja sophomore Tori Anthony “Five-six is all right,” Roberts said. because she was my main competi- reacted well to the competition in the “I’ll take it.” tion,” Lattanzi said. “But I was also girls’ pole vault, clearing the same As will Palo Alto’s 400 relay team, disappointed not to run against her.” height (12-5) as winner Natasha which was very satisfied with its Lattanzi still had plenty of compe- Barthel of St. Francis but finishing third-place finish and school-record tition, having to run down Los Altos second on more misses at a lower time of 48.26. sophomore Bria Nelson, who ran a height. Both surpassed the previous “We were seeded third in this meet lifetime best of 56.71. Lattanzi leaned meet record of 12-1 by Kirsten last year and we got fifth,” said No. 2 at the finish, just as she had beaten Lofton of Aptos in 2003. runner Katy Wanner, a junior. “It was Nelson at the De Anza Division fi- A year ago, Anthony was partici- pretty devastating. Our goal this year nals. pating in gymnastics and her pole was to make it to state, and we did.” “I really wanted to be in the top vault career had yet to take off. Joining Wanner was junior Ranecia three,” Lattanzi said. “Even though I “I just wanted to try a new sport,” Fields, sophomore Alyson Seedman did not have the fastest time (in the she said. “I had been doing it (gym- and senior Katrina Zawojski. For Za- CCS), winning it was still amazing.” nastics) for 10 years.” wojski, her happiness in the 400 relay Amazing pretty much summed up Anthony hooked up with Scott was mixed with the heartbreak of fail- the girls’ 800 race, arguably the Slover, a former UCLA pole vaulter ing to qualify in any of her three oth- fastest of any section finals in the na- who coached Barthel and St. Francis er events. tion. The top four finishers broke 2:10 teammate Taylor Franklin. All three Zawojski finished fourth in the long and the top five all qualified for state qualified for the state meet. jump at 17-7, missing third by one based on automatic standards. Also qualifying was Menlo-Ather- inch. In the triple jump, she tied for Stanford-bound Alicia Follmar ton senior Laurie Roberts, who fin- third at 37-7, but lost out on an infe- capped a sensational double - she ear- ished second in the high jump at 5-6 rior second-best jump. She also fin- lier won the 1,600 in 4:52.66 - by despite overcoming a fever of 101.3 ished fifth in the 200 in 25.67, failing clocking a lifetime best of 2:07.79. the night before. to surpass any of her season bests. Jenke, the state leader in 2:07.47 (in- “I’ve been kind of out of it,” “I just didn’t have any hops,” Za- doors), was second in 2:08.70 after Roberts said, after earning her third wojski said. “I’ve very disappointed.” Keith Peters running into trouble late in the race. trip to the state meet. Happiness and heartbreak, at the Paly senior Katrina Zawojski missed making the state meet in the long jump “I was feeling comfortable,” said Roberts trained very little the week CCS finals. ■ by one inch and missed in the triple jump despite tying for third place. HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD

BOYS TENNIS 42.53; 3, Monterey 42.66; 4, St. Francis 3:23.83; 4, Monterey 3:24.79; 5, Los Altos 5, Huang (Lynbrook) 5:09.44; 6, Chew (Cu- ‘89)’ 2, Mitty 3:53.33; 3, Los Gatos 3:57.07; CCS Individual Championships 42.87; 5, Wilcox 43.01; 6, Evergreen Valley 3:25.99; 6, Santa Clara 3:29.23; 7, Salinas pertino) 5:11.52; 7, Vazquez (Overfelt) 4, Palo Alto 4:00.70; 5, Milpitas 4:02.09; 6, At Imperial Courts, Aptos 43.26; 7, Lynbrook 43.45; 8, San Benito 3:30.33; 8, San Benito 3:33.06 5:11.57; 8, Bell (Salinas) 5:12.40; 9, Millett Saratoga 4:02.48; 7, Los Altos 4:04.30; 8, Singles 43.97 High jump — 1, Roper (Oak Grove) 6-6; 2, (Half Moon Bay) 5:12.59; 10, Hsu (Monta Valley Christian 4:07.53 First round: Kaiser (Saratoga) d. Pybas 1,600 — 1, Anderson (Menlo-Atherton) Jackson (Palma) 6-4; 3, Hershey (Salinas) 6- Vista) 5:13.38; 11, Benson (Burlingame) High jump — 1, Kaufman (Branham) 5-8; (Salinas), 6-2, 6-2; McCall (Sacred Heart Prep) 4:16.76; 2, Corona (Willow Glen) 4:19.92; 3, 4; 4, Clark (Los Altos) 6-4; 5 (tie), Beauchman 5:15.44; 12, Wing (Valley Christian) 5:23.06 2, Roberts (Menlo-Atherton) 5-6; 3 (tie), John- d. Clifton (Monterey), 6-2, 6-0; B. Brogan (Los Alvarez-Bautist (Watsonville) 4:21.13; 4, Kele- (Bellarmine), Rutledge (Los Gatos) and Wal- 100 hurdles — 1, Thomas (Mt. Pleasant) son (Los Gatos), O’Connor (Mercy- Gatos) d. Sh. Herry (Aptos), 6-2, 6-3; Bradley her (Burlingame) 4:22.68; 5, Paquet (Monta lace (Saratoga) 6-0; 8, Gabany (King’s Acad- 14.70; 2, Dugall (Mt. Pleasant) 15.02; 3, Mar- Burlingame) and Coulter (Aptos) 5-4; 6, Huff (R.L. Stevenson) d. Nguyen (Yerba Buena), 6- Vista) 4:23.58; 6, Nedeau (St. Ignatius) emy) 6-0 shall (Valley Christian) 15.09; 4, Van Vlasselaer (Aptos) 5-4*; 7, Parsons (ND Salinas) 5-4*; 8, 4, 6-1; Rozkin (Bellarmine) d. Maleksalehi 4:24.01; 7, Onorato (Leigh) 4:24.76; 8, Dou- Pole vault — 1, Fazio (Riordan) 15-8; 2, C. (Woodside) 15.32; 5, Boykin (Mitty) 15.59; 6, McKenzie (Leland) 5-2 glas (Saratoga) 4:28.28; 9, Palladino (Carl- LeFever (Aptos) 15.62; 7, Ibia (Evergreen Val- (Prospect), 6-3, 6-0; Benvenuto (Aragon) d. Roche (St. Francis) 15-4; 3, Mills-Bunje (St. Pole vault — 1, Barthel (St. Francis) 12-5 mont) 4:32.16; 10, Smart (Los Gatos) 4:32.91; ley) 15.65; 8, Chandler (Palo Alto) 16.11 St. Herry (Aptos), 6-0, 6-2; Nerenberg (Half Francis) 14-11; 4, Merrigan (San Benito) 14- (meet record, old mark 12-1 by Loftin, Aptos, Moon Bay) d. Kyauk (South San Francisco), 6- 11, Wong (Live Oak) 4:36.97 11*; 5, Chronis (St. Francis) 14-11*; 6, Shee- 400 — 1, Lattanzi (Palo Alto) 56.18 (school ‘03); 2, Anthony (Castilleja) 12-5 (equals meet 0, 6-0; Tzou (Lynbrook) d. Cheng (Leland), 4- 110 HH — 1, Hersey (Los Altos) 14.45; 2, han (St. Francis) 14-6; 7, Harris (Bellarmine) record, old mark 56.56 by Lattanzi, ‘05); 2, record); 3, Lozovatskaya (St. Ignatius) 12-1; 4, 6, 6-4, 6-2. Ta (Silver Creek) 14.52; 3, Lumpkin (Palma) 14-0 Nelson (Los Altos) 56.71; 3, Huxtable (Scotts Franklin (St. Francis) 11-9*; 5, Almond (Gon- Quarterfinals: Kaiser d. McCall, 6-1, 6-2; 14.61; 4, Robinson (Santa Clara) 14.64; 5, Long jump — 1, Gonzalez (Westmoor) 22- Valley) 58.18; 4, Wright (Scotts Valley) 58.53; zales) 11-5; 6, LeFever (Aptos) 11-0; 7, Lopes Bradley d. Broan, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3); Benvenuto d. Iosefa (Oak Grove) 14.77; 6, Thompson (St. 7 3/4; 2, Mills-Bunge (St. Francis) 22-7 1/4; 3, 5, Williams (St. Francis) 58.57; 6, Pettigrue (San Lorenzo Valley) 10-6 Rozkin, 6-2, 6-4; Tzou d. Nerenberg, 6-4, 6- Ignatius) 14.99; 7, Chen (Westmoor) 15.07; 8, (Mt. Pleasant) 1:00.80; 7, Adams (Monterey) Roper (Oak Grove) 22-2 1/2; 4, Bradford (Sali- Long jump — 4. Drbal (Bellarmine) 15.10 1:00.93 1, Kaufman (Branham) 18- nas) 22-1 1/2; 5, Yu (Gunn) 21-6 3/4; 6, Clark 11 1/4; 2, D. Robinson (Mitty) 17-11 3/4; 3, 400 — 1, Gaspar (Los Gatos) 48.64; 2, Semifinals: Kaiser d. Bradley, 5-7, 6-0, 7- (Los Altos) 21-1 3/4 100 — 1, Carter (Mt. Pleasant) 11.57 Marchbanks (Sequoia) 17-8; 4, Zawojski (Palo Rice (San Benito) 49.17; 3, Wolfram (Pied- 5; Benvenuto d. Tzou, 7-6 (7-3), 3-6, 6-1. Triple jump — 1, Wright (Serra) 48-2; 2, (meet record, old mark 11.84 by Craig, Men- Alto) 17-7; 5, Sullivan (Harbor) 17-6 1/2; 6, mont Hills) 49.73; 4, Luttrell (Scotts Valley) Finals: Benvenuto d. Kaiser, retired injury Davis (Milpitas) 46-10 1/2; 3, Mills-Bunge (St. lo, ‘97 and Roseby, Monterey, ‘00); 2, Offor- Dugall (Mt. Pleasant) 17-5 1/2; 7, Balsham 49.73; 5, Teng (Lynbrook) 50.12; 6, Bell (Jef- jebe (NDSJ) 12.29; 3, Worthy (Jefferson) Doubles Francis) 45-9 1/2; 4, Moon (Riordan) 44-10; 5, (St. Ignatius) 17-4; 8, Yee (N. Salinas) 15-9 1/4 ferson) 51.26; 7, Bates (Aragon) 51.30; 8, Hunter (Overfelt) 44-0 1/2; 6, Clark (Los Altos) 12.39; 4, Eckels (Silver Creek) 12.42; 5, First round: Hutter-Davison (SHP) d. Klay- Harvin (Monterey) 52.11 Archdeacon (Harbor) 12.50; 6, Curtis (Mitty) Triple jump — 1, Sullivan (Harbor) 38-3 Hernandez (Aptos), 6-2, 6-4; Clark-Lin (Home- 44-0 1/4; 7, Fyock (Salinas) 43-11 1/2; 8, 3/4; 2, Marchbanks (Sequoia) 37-8; 3, 100 — 1, Illarina (Riordan) 10.84; 2, Mc- 12.66; 7, Erickson (Los Gatos) 12.81; 8, Mor- stead) d. Bhajat-Ragu (Harker), 6-1, 6-0; Lok- Hernandez (Del Mar) 42-6 Graw (Riordan) 10.85; 3, Chaung (Santa Clara) gan (Santa Cruz) 12.83 Schields (ND Belmont) 37-7 (on second-best Switzer (Los Gatos) d. Nguyen-Lam (Silver Discus — 1, Gomez (Pioneer) 174-7; 2, 11.02; 4, Clair (Greenfield) 11.03; 5, Hun- jump); 4, Zawojski (Palo Alto) 37-7; 5, D. Creek), 7-6 (7-1), 6-2; Hemmer-Morton (Sali- Tsai (Homestead) 157-6; 3, Best (Gilroy) 154- 800 — 1, Follmar (Saratoga) 2:07.79; 2, sucker (Valley Christian) 11.10; 6, Thompson Robinson (Mitty) 37-6 1/4; 6, Kaufman (Bran- nas) d. Lisan-Vong (Westmoor), 6-0, 6-1; 5; 4, O’Neal (Branham) 153-1; 5, Gordon (Mit- Jenke (Menlo) 2:08.70; 3, Whalen (Mitty) (San Benito) 11.12; 7, Barrera (Independence) ham) 37-4 3/4; 7, Dugall (Mt. Pleasant) 37-3 Juang-Fong (Saratoga) d. Nguyen-Bunag ty) 146-9; 6, Covarrubias (King City) 140-7; 7, 2:09.59; 4, Jones (Live Oak) 2:09.84*; 5, 11.15; 8, Newland (Harbor) 11.20 1/2; 8, Thomas (Mt. Pleasant) 35-11 (Mitty), 6-1, 4-6, 6-0; Kaufman-Keegan (Men- Horn (Los Gatos) 137-7 Robinson (Mitty) 2:11.27*; 6, Mulgannon (Los 800 — 1, Camarena (Salinas) 1:54.80; 2, Gatos) 2:20.54; 7, Jacobson (Aptos) 2:20.97; Discus — 1, Dufresne (Harbor) 132-6; 2, lo) d. Norton-Klinger, 6-1, 6-1; Banks-Davou- Shot put — 1, Newman (Palma) 54-7 3/4; Fitzpatrick (Carmel) 1:54.83; 3, Parker (N. 8, Chaidez (NDSJ) 2:21.38 Bushnell (Fremont) 121-5; 3, Freitas (Inde- di (Leland) d. Bates-Howard (RL Stevenson), 2, Bianculli (Riordan) 53-7 1/2; 3, Wernick (St. Monterey) 1:55.66; 4, Gonzalez (Westmoor) pendence) 121-5; 4, Osborne (San Benito) 7-5, 1-6, 6-3; P. Brogan-Huebner (Los Gatos) Francis) 52-4; 4, Gordon (Mitty) 50-9; 5, Tsai 300 hurdles — 1, Okuji (RL Stevenson) 1:56.85; 5, Williams (St. Ignatius) 1:57.14; 6, 116-10; 5, Schmitt (Carlmont) 115-6; 6, d. Reidy-Savovic (Monterey), 6-1, 6-0. (Homestead) 49-1; 6, Quirke (Los Gatos) 48- 45.54; 2, Marshall (Valley Christian) 45.56; 3, Palmtag (N. Monterey) 1:58.03; 7, Alvarez- Onyewuenyi (Oak Grove) 113-5; 7, Tafralis Quarterfinals: Hutter-Davison d. Clark- 2 3/4; 7, Evans (St. Ignatius) 46-10 Smith (Silver Creek) 45.93; 4, Boyle (Cuperti- Bautist (Watsonville) 1:59.11; 8, Wolfram (Mills) 112-8; 8, Bottorf (Milpitas) 111-11 Lin, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5; Lok-Switzer d. Hemmer- no) 45.95; 5, Aronson (Mills) 46.34; 6, Connet (Piedmont Hills) 2:00.53 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Morton, 6-2, 6-2; Kaufman-Keegan d. Juang- (Menlo-Atherton) 46.92; 7, Przybyla (Palo Alto) Shot put — 1, Dufresne (Harbor) 50-7 1/4 300 IH — 1, Robinson (Santa Clara) CCS Championships 47.12; 8, Agoff (Aragon) 47.64 (meet record, old mark 48-1 by Morrison, Pre- Fong, 5-2, retired; Brogan-Huebner d. At Los Gatos High Banks-Davoudi, 6-1, 6-1. 38.40; 2, Pham (Lynbrook) 38.83; 3, Ta (Silver 200 — 1, Carter (Valley Christian) 23.69 sentation, ‘95); 2, Onyewuenyi (Oak Grove) Creek) 38.93; 4, Iosefa (Oak Grove) 38.95; 5, Team leaders — 1, Mt. Pleasant 52; 2, 39-6; 2, Gomez (Mt. Pleasant) 39-4; 4, Hadley Semifinals: Hutter-Davison d. Lok-Switzer, (meet record, old mark 23.92 by Roseby, Hersey (Los Altos) 39.06; 6, Greene (Bel- Valley Christian 44; 3, Mitty 37; 4, Harbor 34; (Soquel) 39-2 1/2; 5, McGuire (St. Francis) 6-2, 6-2; Brogan-Huebner d. Kaufman-Kee- Monterey, ‘99); 2, Tarmoh (Mt. Pleasant) larmine) 39.76; 7, Wheeler (Menlo-Atherton) 5, Palo Alto 30; 6 (tie), Saratoga and Branham 39-0; 6, Musika (Milpitas) 36-9 1/2; 7, De- gan, 6-2, 6-2. 24.04; 3, Offorjebe (NDSJ) 25.19; 4, Worthy 39.79; 8, Shabram (Carmel) 40.59 21; 8, St. Francis 18; 9, Aptos 15; 10 (tie) Se- (Jefferson) 25.59; 5, Zawojski (Palo Alto) Martini (St. Ignatius) 35-9; 8, Bushnell (Fre- Finals: Hutter-Davison d. Brogan-Huebn- 200 — 1, McGraw (Riordan) 21.99; 2, Ila- quoia and Notre Dame-San Jose 14. Others 25.67; 6, Eckels (Silver Creek) 25.70; 7, Nel- mont) 34-2 er, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. rina (Riordan) 22.01; 3, Gancayco (Mitty) - 16, Gunn 10; t20, Menlo-Atherton 9; 22, son (Los Altos) 25.89; 8, Brown (Mt. Pleasant) BOYS TRACK & FIELD 22.18; 4, Chaung (Santa Clara) 22.25; 5, Plat- Castilleja 8; 22, Menlo School 8 26.13 SCHEDULE CCS Championships tner (St. Francis) 22.39; 6, Meloty-Kapella (Top 3 finishers and automatic qualifiers 3,200 — 1, Tyler (Gunn) 10:31.04 (school At Los Gatos High (Palo Alto) 22.73; 7, Jackson (Wilcox) 22.85; (*) advance to CIF State Meet, June 3-4 in record, old mark 10:32.00 by Graham, ‘00); 2, FRIDAY Team leaders — 1, Riordan 76; 2, St. 8, Weltz (San Benito) 22.92 Sacramento) Boyd (San Benito) 10:54.86; 3, Viehweg (St. Track and field Francis 54; 3, Oak Grove 32; 4, Santa Colara 3,200 — 1, Sitler (St. Francis) 9:21.11; 2, 400 relay — 1, Valley Christian 47.82; 2, Ignatius) 10:56.47; 4, Plank (Mitty) 11:07.23; State — CIF State Championships at 25; 5, Palma 24; 6 (tie), Los Altos, Salinas Dixon (VC Dublin) 9:22.21; 3, Anderson (Men- Mt. Pleasant 47.86; 3, Palo Alto (Fields, Wan- 5, Meyer (Carmel) 11:12.46; 6, Voigtlander Hughes Stadium in Sacramento: field-event and Mitty 20; 9, North Monterey Co. 17; 10, lo-Atherton) 9:23.87; 4, Huerta (N. Monterey) ner, Zawojski, Seedman) 48.26 (school record, (Burlingame) 11:15.56; 7, Worsham (Monta preliminaries, 2 p.m.; running 5 p.m. Menlo-Atherton 16. Others - 32, Gunn 2; 38, 9:28.37; 5, Day (Milpitas) 9:32.08; 6, Fisher old mark 48.34, ‘05); 4, Mitty 48.63; 5, Mon- Vista) 11:20.62; 8, Barrientos (Harbor) Palo Alto 1 (St. Francis) 9:35.27; 7, Corona (Willow Glen) ta Vista 48.83; 6, St. Ignatius 48.99; 7, Los Al- 11:26.12; 9, Cummins (Palo Alto) 11.34.67; SATURDAY (Top 3 finishers and automatic qualifiers 9:38.62; 8, Vasquez (San Benito) 9:39.01; 9, tos 49.63; 8, Menlo-Atherton 50.30 10, Hoyt (San Lorenzo Valley) 11:46.49; 11, Track and field (*) advance to CIF State Meet, June 3-4 in Dally (Carmel ) 9:45.04 1,600 — 1, Follmar (Saratoga) 4:52.66; 2, Hansen (Cupertino) 11:50.52 State — CIF State Championships at Sacramento) 1,600 relay — 1, Oak Grove 3:22.52; 2, VanAusdall (Aptos) 5:01.94; 3, Hitchner (Half 1,600 relay — 1, Mt. Pleasant 3:49.90 Hughes Stadium in Sacramento: field event fi- 400 relay — 1, Riordan 42.04; 2, Mitty Riordan 3:23.68; 3, North Monterey Co. Moon Bay) 5:02.71; 4, Lee (Carmel) 5:08.32; (meet record, old mark 3:50.33 by St. Francis, nals 3 p.m., running 5 p.m. Page 34 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Natalie Fisher is the winner of the Phony Ad Contest and Weekend Preview Congratulations to 4 tickets to Natalie Fisher Bonfante Gardens. Thursday Scapin.” The performance will To enter into this Smuin Ballet will present its take place at Mid-Peninsula High of Palo Alto. spring show this weekend at the School, 1340 Willow Road in contest go to Mountain View Center for the Per- Menlo Park. Additional show forming Arts, 500 Castro St. times are June 5, June 12 and www.PaloAltoOnline.com Show times are tonight and Fri- June 24 at 8 p.m. Admission is and click on Phony Ad Contest. day at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and free. For more information please 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. call (650) 322-3261. Good luck. Tickets are $36-$50. For tickets Sunday call (650) 903-6000. For more in- El Camino Youth Symphony will formation please call (415) 495- present its season finale tonight at 2234 or visit 7:30 p.m. at Spangenberg The- www.smuinballet.org. ater, 780 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto “The World Goes ‘Round”will run Palo Alto. Tickets are $10-/$5. online through June 18 at the Bus Barn For more information call (650) Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave. in Los 327-2611 or visit www.ecys.org. Altos. This revue will feature mu- Jemma Mammina will perform sic by John Kander and Fred today at 2 and 4 p.m. at the Ebb. Regular show times are Community School of Music and Thursday through Saturday at 8 Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center. The p.m.; Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m. Stanford University Professor free concerts are part of CSMA’s and Sunday June 12 at 7 p.m. Stephen M. Sano will discuss the Applied Materials Concerts4Kids Tickets are $28 for Thursday, Fri- Hawaiian slack-key guitar on Fri- Series, geared for pre-school and day and Saturday shows; $22 for day at the Community School of young children. Jazz singer Mam- Sundays. For information and Music and Arts. mina will teach the kids to “scat” reservations please call (650) 941- Middle School Commons Theater, using call-and-response tech- 0551 or visit www.busbarn.org. 50 Valparaiso Ave. in Atherton. niques. CSMA is located at 230 Friday Additional show times are Satur- San Antonio Circle in Mountain “The New Renaissance of day at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 View. Limited, open seating will Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar” will p.m. Tickets are $7 adults; $5 be available at the door for both be discussed tonight at 7:30 p.m. students. concerts on a first-come, first- at the Community School of Mu- “The Psychic Life of Savages” served basis. Tickets will be avail- sic and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Cen- will run through June 5 at the able one hour prior to the con- ter, as part of its “Classes Without Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear certs. For additional information Quizzes” Arts Lecture Series. The Avenue, Unit K in Mountain View. please call (650) 917-6800, ext. lecture will be given by Stanford Show times are Thursday through 335 or visit www.arts4all.org/tick- University Professor Stephen M. Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 ets. Sano. CSMA is located at 230 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. For San Antonio Circle in Mountain more information call (650) 254- COMING UP IN FRIDAY’S View. General admission tickets 1148 or visit www.thepear.org. are $10; student/senior tickets Saturday WEEKEND EDITION Summer Sweat Week are $8, with ID. Tickets will be Between Waters Gallery and available at the door one hour pri- Design will feature the works of Theater FREE week of or to the event. To pre-purchase Jack Durnford, Rose Offner, Char ® tickets and for additional informa- A profile of former Palo Alto Community BootCamp Pribuss and Beverly Travlos tion, call (650) 917-6800, ext. 335 resident Gabriel Quinn Bau- ® through August. A reception for Community BootCamp ,a back-to-basics fitness program that meets or visit www.arts4all.org/tickets. riedel, who recently won an the artists will take place today Monday through Friday for 1 hour a day in the great outdoors. The Foothill New Works Festival Obie (Off-Broadway) award for form 2 to 5 p.m. There will also be You and your comrades will meet each day to run/walk, jump rope, will open tonight at 8 p.m. in the “Hell Meets Henry Halfway.” a special exhibition and sale of Playhouse Theater (Room 1301) pushup, strength train, laugh and renew yourselves. children’s art by paintbrush Diplo- at Foothill College, 12345 El Who: Individuals of all ages, sizes and fitness levels macy. The gallery is located at 75 Opera Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. When: May 30th - June 3rd Arbor Road, Suites K & J in Men- Presented by the Foothill College A reviews of West Bay’s new Why: Kick start your fitness! Summer is almost here. lo Park. Viewing hours are Tues- Drama Department, the festival production, “The Threepenny Where: Stanford Stadium 6:00 a.m., May 30 - June 3 day through Saturday from 10 will feature eight student-written Opera.” Los Gatos High School track 6:00 a.m., May 30 - June 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa- and student-directed short plays. San Jose City College track 6:00 a.m., May 30 - June 3 tion call (650) 323-6362 or visit Additional show times are June 4, Cisco Systems 6:00 a.m. (Cisco Employees only, May 31 - June 3) www.betweenwatersgallery.com. Movies 5, 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. Mati- The Aurora Singers will perform Register at www.timeoutservices.com nees are June 6 and 12 at 2 p.m. Reviews of “Sisterhood of the tonight at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian or 1-800-916-5552 Tickets are $15, general; $12, Traveling Pants,” “Cinderella Universalist Church of Palo Alto, students and seniors. To pur- Man” and “Lords of Dogtown.” Enter coupon code: 05SSW 505 E. Charleston Road in Palo chase tickets, access Bring your family and friends! Alto. The 60-voice choir will pres- www.foothill.edu/fa or call the ent “Music With Spirit,” a concert Foothill Box Office at (650) 949- of spirituals, songs of peace and 7360. show tunes. Suggested donation West Bay Opera presents “The is $9 general; $7 seniors and stu- Three Penny Opera” tonight at 8 dents. For more information p.m. at the Lucie Stern Theatre, please call (650) 321-4262 or e- 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo mail [email protected]. Alto. Additional show times are The National Association of Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at Composers USA, San Francisco 2 p.m. Tickets are $46; $23 for Bay Area Chapter will present a youth under 17 or students with concert tonight at 8 p.m. at the valid ID. For tickets or more infor- Lucie Stern Ballroom, 1305 Mid- mation, please call the West Bay dlefield Road in Palo Alto. Tickets Opera box office at (650) 424- are $15 general admission; $10 9999, Monday through Friday, 1-6 students and seniors and will be p.m., or visit www.wbopera.org. available at the door. For more in- Tickets may also be purchased at formation please call (408) 269- the Holt Building, 221 Lambert 2301. Ave. in Palo Alto. The Mid-Peninsula Shakespeare “Les Miserables” will be pre- Festival will open tonight ay 8 sented today at 1 p.m. at Menlo p.m. with Moliere’s “That Rascal

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MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley, and Susan Tavernetti

Don Cheadle MOVIE TIMES CRASH(R) Wed. & Thu. (2:40-5:20) 8-10:20 Note: Screenings are for Wednesday through Thursday only. MAD HOT BALLROOM(PG) Crash Century 12: 11:55 a.m.; 2:20, 4:50 & 7:35 p.m. Wed. & Thu. (2-4:30) 7:10-9:50 (R) ✭✭✭✭ CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:40, 5:20, 8 & 10:20 p.m. Times Valid For Wednesday, 6/1 thru Thursday,6/2 Only © 2005 Enron: The Smartest Guild: 7 & 9:45 p.m. Guys in the Room (Not Rated) ✭✭✭1/2 Phony Ad Contest The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 1:50, 4:25 & 7 p.m. the Galaxy Find the phony ad in this issue of (PG) ✭✭ Please help me the Palo Alto Weekly and enter The Interpreter Century 16: 1:55, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. find the phony ad! the drawing to win a fabulous (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 12: 9:40 p.m. prize. Just follow the rules below Kicking & Screaming Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:25, 3:35, 5:45, 8 & 10:15 and you could be a winner. (PG) ✭✭1/2 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 2:20, 5 & 7:20 p.m. This month’s prize: Kingdom of Heaven Century 16: 11 a.m. & 10:10 p.m. Coming Friday (R) ✭✭ • Identify $25 certificate Ladies in Lavender Aquarius: 7:35 & 9:55 p.m. ✭✭✭ the phony to CASA ISABEL and June 3rd (PG-13) ad by 4 tickets to Six Flags Marine Layer Cake Century 16: 12:05, 2:30, 5:05, 7:35 & 10:05 p.m. name, World Best Of (R) ✭✭✭✭ page number and • Monthly winner contacted by phone The Longest Yard Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 12:40, 2:20, 3:10, 4:50, publication date. ✭✭ or e-mail. 2005 Ballot (PG-13) 5:40, 7:20, 8, 9, 9:50 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: • Drawing once a month of correct • Limit of one entry per household. 11:30 a.m.; 1, 2, 3:40, 4:35, 6:20, 7:05, 7:50, 9, answer determines winner. • Previous winners ineligible. 9:35 & 10:30 p.m. • Deadline to enter is the last Friday of Vote Online At Mad Hot Ballroom CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:50 every month. (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 p.m. • Enter at www.PaloAltoOnline.com and www.PaloAltoOnline.com Palo Alto Madagascar Century 16: 11 & 11:45 a.m.; 12:35, 1:10, 1:55, click on “Find the Phony Ad.” online starting June 3rd (PG) ✭✭1/2 2:40, 3:20, 4:05, 4:45, 5:30, 6:20, 7:40, 8:25, 9:50 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 11:15 a.m.; noon, 12:45, 1:25, 2:15, 2:55, 3:35, 4:25, 5:05, 5:45, 6:35, 7:55, 8:45 & 10:05 p.m. A Different Kind of Auto Repair Experience. Millions (PG) ✭✭✭ Aquarius: 9 p.m. That’s what you’ll find at Dean’s Automotive – for both you and your automobile. Monster-in-Law Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 2:15, 4:40, 7:15 & 9:35 (PG-13) ✭ p.m. Century 12: 11:50 a.m.; 2:25, 4:55, 7:25 & What sets us apart: 9:55 p.m. • AAA approved shop. • ASE-certified technicians. The Sisterhood of the Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 12:40, 2, 3:20, 4:40, 6, • Ongoing training for all employees. Traveling Pants (PG) 7:25, 8:45 & 10:10 p.m. Century 12: 11 a.m.; 1:40, (See review on 4:20, 7:05 & 9:50 p.m. • Top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment. Friday, June 3) • Personalized financing option (90 days interest free) Star Wars: Episode III Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:25, 1:30, 2, 2:45, 3:50, • 24,000 mile/24 month warranty on parts and labor. - Revenge of the Sith 4:50, 5:25, 6:15, 7:10, 8:10, 8:45, 9:30 & 10:25 • Nationwide parts and labor warranty for traveling customers. (PG-13) ✭✭✭ p.m. Century 12: 12:05, 1:05, 2, 3:25, 4:25, 5:25, • Clean, comfortable waiting room. 6:45, 7:45, 9 & 10:05 p.m. • Clean shop area. • Friendly, caring staff. Unleashed Century 16: 10 p.m. Century 12: 10:15 p.m. (R) ✭ Passenger, sports, luxury, SUVs, Light Trucks, Hybrids. The Wild Parrots of Aquarius: 7 p.m. Service you can trust. In business since 1963. Telegraph Hill ✭✭✭ Call us at 650-961-0302. We look forward to meeting you. (G) DEAN’S AUTOMOTIVE ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding 2037 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043 Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) www.deansautomotive.com Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (365-9000) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Palo Alto Recycling Program’s Spangenberg: 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto (354-8220) Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) Internet address: For show times, plot synopses trailers and more information about films playing, visit Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/

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FRENCH CINÉCLUB

Saturday, June 4, 9-4 Note: The French CineClub meets periodically on Wednesday nights at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto. A suggested donation is $7; $5 for stu- Locations, map & merchandise in dents. For more information please visit www.frenchcineclub.com.

special pull out section. Les Egares (2003) In 1940, fleeing from the advancing German army with her two children, Odile (Emmanuelle Beart) meets Yvan (Gaspard Ulliel), a mysterious teenage boy who invites them to hide in a derelict house where they will live their own war. Directed second section of this issue. by Andre Techine. June 1 at 8 p.m.

Page 36 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Chris Holmes “The Kiss” Views Beyond the Peninsula, First Place Picture Perfect

hotographer Ansel Adams once This year’s judges include Norbert von P ALO ALTO WEEKLY 171 people took their said that “You don’t take a photo- der Groeben, the Weekly’s chief pho- P graph, you make it.” That’s exact- tographer; Dave Hibbard, a fine art pho- best shots in hopes ly what the 20 winners of this year’s tographer; Joe Quever, a commercial Palo Alto Weekly Photo Contest did. photographer; and Brigitte Carnochan, a PHOTOCONTEST of winning a spot in our Some waited for the perfect moment to fine art and documentary style photog- capture their image, others with a keen rapher. Our sponsors include: Photo Ex- eye were in the right place to snap an press, University Art, Palo Alto Art annual photo contest amazing moment. From the snowy, ro- Center, UCSC Extension. The photos mantic streets of New York to the fu- displayed in this issue will be on view turistic gotcha-shot snapped at the from June 1 to June 15 at the Palo Alto MOMA, this year’s entries are as beau- Art Center. You can also view them on- tiful as they are thoughtfully composed. line at www.PaloAltoOnline.com.

Selected for Exhibition

“Stairwell - Mechanics Library” “Tokyo Traffic Susan Neville Symphony” J. Lawrence Naiman “Misty Hillside” Anne Talbott “Big Leaf Mountain” J. Lawrence Naiman “The Encounter” Dave Edwards Youth Selected for Exhibition “Waiting” Steven Shpall “Hotel California” Larisse-Anne Ortiz-Luis “Eye to Eye” Nicky Hughes “Pardon me!” Albert Hong “Ballerina Dreams” Nadine Priestley “Sally” Brad Evans “Faces” Jose Ibarra “Home Plate” Peninsula People, Honorable Mention Deven Hickinbotham

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 37 Photo Contest

Brad Evans “Trapped” Peninsula Images, First Place

Anna Wachtel “I Was Framed” Third Place

Julia Nelson-Gal Abbie Smithson “The Impersonal Camera, 2005” “Before Prom” First Place Youth 16 and Under, Second Place

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Brigit Starmanns “Beginning of the Blizzard in Soho” Views Beyond the Peninsula, Third Place

Rick Stultz “Saturday Morning” Peninsula People, Second Place

Megu Okamoto “Hope” Third Place

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 39 Photo Contest Manipulated Images

Julia Nelson-Gal Anne MacKenzie “The Impersonal “Lord Nelson’s Missing Hand” Camera, 2005” Third Place (Photo page 38) First Place ulia Nelson-Gal’s nne MacKenzie was photo is the product of having fun playing Ja unique inspiration A with reality when she and attitude toward im- was working on her jolly en- agery. She said that “right try. now I am more interested She initially captured the in finding an existing im- photo, “then felt there was age in the world than tak- little to tie the windows to- ing an image from reality. gether.” She manipulated the I like the idea that some- image using a photo editing one other than me was the program. She hopes viewers first one experiencing that will be able to “enjoy the moment in time — and now I am reviving it.” playfulness” of the image. She describes the cre- The 47-year-old artist has bachelor’s and mas- ation as “a flight of imagination.” The only thing ter’s degrees in Art History, which she used in she doesn’t like about the picture is that “it isn’t her careers at museums, auction houses and really what I would consider fine art photogra- non-profits. She said that “at the museum I be- phy.” came so used to looking at the images made by MacKenzie has been taking photos for five others that it changed the way I make art.” years, and is an active member of the Palo Alto Manipulated Images Nelson-Gal especially likes the phone-booth Camera Club. She admits that her photography Judge’s comment images because there is no human involve- “seems all-consuming lately,” but expects to “con- ment in the production of the photo, as a continue to learn more about it and enjoy exploring ❝Manipulating photographic images is tricky business these days — in more ways than one. sequence they “have their own feel.” If you photographic concepts.” She spends the rest of her There are many digital tricks to play on the viewer, and it’s easy (too easy) to get lost in the but- were to look at the entry closely, you may be time reading and going to films and concerts. ■ tons, sliders, masks, plug-ins and filters that can turn an image into incoherent neon color and able to discern a bit of the encyclopedic page — Daniel Grujic Nelson-Gal used as a background, highlighting confusion. It was refreshing to see that the majority of entries in the manipulated category dis- things she found interesting. played a subtle, sure touch. Our three winners each had an idea that was clearly realized — the Today Nelson-Gal is a full time artist, and manipulations not random but in service of an artistic concept. On reflection, I realize that our has been for two and a half years. Her spare choices followed a theme. We chose three images each addressing the question of history, time is devoted to her three children and yoga.■ whether personal history, art history, or political history.❞ — Daniel Grujic —Brigitte Carnochan Bill Blankenberg “Margitte Does Pescadero” Second Place ill Blankenberg’s first series of photographs were B taken with a borrowed camera in 1947 — the photos were of his grade school burning down. He was living in a small town in South Dakota and said “everyone turned out for a good fire, so I went and took pictures.” The first foray into the world of freelance photography was not very profitable, as no one would buy the pictures. He was hired by the town photographer to take pictures of a funeral that the photographer was a pallbearer in. For his entry into the contest, Blackenberg wanted “to answer the familiar question: What would the famous painter Rene Magritte have done after a nice lunch at Duarte’s Tavern?” He notes that Magritte used windows in scenes to disclose other scenes, so “I decided to impose the barn window over a rock in a picture I had of Pescadero Beach. The other images came from my files.” The 73-year-old retired professor currently resides in Los Altos. He spends his time taking hikes and pictures.■ — Daniel Grujic Brad Evans “Art Thief” Honorable Mention

Page 40 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Photo Contest Peninsula Images Brad Evans Donna J. Wan “Trapped” “Bedtime Zoo” First Place Third Place (Photo on page 38) onna J. Wan came n a recent visit to across her winning the San Francisco Dphoto in the midst O Museum of Mod- of a search for aban- ern Art, Brad Evans, 52, doned or discarded ob- noticed an odd juxtapo- jects, the subject of a sition of light and angles portfolio she was work- and took his best shot. ing on, called “Arti- He thought the woman facts.” above him looked rather She became interested remarkable, and so took in photography when a a straight photograph classmate suggested she with his Sony digital take a photography class at Foothill College. camera. The impression is of a woman stand- She took her classmate’s advice in the summer ing up, pressed against the glass, but in reality of 2002, and has taken several more since that it’s a bug’s eye view of the woman lying across day. She will be enrolled in the master’s of fine the catwalk that intersects the skylight. art’s program in photography at the San Fran- Evans, a systems engineer from Woodside, cisco Art Institute in the fall of this year. was inspired about four years ago by other Wan has lived in Menlo Park for five years. street photographers, especially Daido Moriya- Her work has been exhibited in several areas of ma and others of his milieu.■ Northern California, including the Modern- — Carol Palinkas book Gallery in Palo Alto. ■ — Carol Palinkas Stephen Stern “Thunderbirds & Umbrella” Second Place ortola Valley resident Stephen Stern Pgot his first camera about 40 years ago, but it was a digital camera given to him by his wife that he says changed his art completely. “With a digital camera, it’s a lot more like play. If they don’t come out, I haven’t lost anything. It’s been terrific,” he said. Stern, who was in construction, hurt his arm more than a year ago. “Not being able to drive for part of the time allowed me to just look at my photography entirely differently.” For his shot, Stern took a young boy he men- tors to Moffett Field and got interested in all the jet trails, thinking it was a great image with the umbrellas. “It sort of took itself.” “I feel like I’ve really been doing it in a to- tally different way for the last two or three years,” he said, adding, “This isn’t a picture I would have taken with a film camera.” ■ — Carol Palinkas Peninsula Images Judge’s comment ❝The lattice work of lines and shapes is intriguing of itself, but our eye is drawn to the dark figure seemingly trapped within it all. The photograph records a simple ac- tion — a person walking across a catwalk — yet it is so much more than that.❞ —Dave Hibbard

Rick Stultz “SFMoma Interior” Honorable Mention Adrienne Defendi “Fallen Leaf” Honorable Mention

Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Page 41 Photo Contest Peninsula Views Beyond People the Peninsula Chris Marolf “Sunflower” First Place Chris Holmes Brigit Starmanns Photo on cover “The Kiss” First Place “Beginning of the Blizzard (Photo on page 37) Third Place enlo Park resident Chris Marolf has no problem in Soho” coming up with photo opportunities. With cam- (Photo on page 39) Meras “lying all over the house,” he just has to hris Holmes knows that pa- rigit Starmanns is interested wait for an interesting occurrence and take his shot. tience pays off. The 48-year- in seeing “the different ef- In this case, his 4-year-old daughter, Zoe, provided C old vice president of busi- B fects of light and unusual an- the inspiration. ness development was on vacation gles in different landscapes.” New “We were just working in the backyard and had a in Bucerias, Mexico when he was York City provided the 39-year-old bunch of sunflowers. We were going to take the seeds “inspired by the color of the direct product manager with a out and feed them to the birds, and she was checking cafébuilding.” He spent 30 min- scene that featured unique lighting it out.” He used a Konica 35 mm Hexar to take the pic- utes shooting the building before conditions. She was visiting the ture. deciding it would better serve as a city with friends one weekend Marolf, who works in the construction industry and backdrop, with people as the pri- “which just happened to be the has lived in Menlo Park for about seven years, has been taking pictures ever mary element. weekend of the Blizzard of 2005,” since he was a young boy, with all kinds of cameras. “It’s always been part of Out of the corner of his eye, as the local news called it.” my life,” he said. Holmes said he saw a schoolboy waiting for his moth- She likes the photo because “the light was very unique — Daniel Grujic er who was working at the café. “I took a number of im- with the snow at dusk, with no traffic and few people on ages of him, then she noticed me taking pictures and the streets,” and hopes viewers will be able to see the “al- reached through the bars and kissed him — I was for- most surreal motion of the pedestrians in the snow.” tunate to capture the exact moment their lips met,” said Starmanns has been taking photos seriously for six Rick Stultz “Saturday Morning” Second Place Holmes. years and regularly gets in her car with nothing but a (Photo on page 39) He is particularly attached to this photo because he camera to find new places and inspirations for her pho- f the woman crossing the path of Rick Stultz’s camera feels he “earned this shot.” Holmes said that “emotion- tography. She hopes to continue taking pictures and ex- looks eerily like one of the numerous murals around ally, it captures a very special moment between mother hibit her work in the future. ■ IPalo Alto, it’s just the lighting. She’s for real. and son.” — Daniel Grujic “I didn’t think about it at the time,” he said of the re- Holmes has been taking photographs seriously for 10 semblance. “I was just looking at the composition and years, and although his photography is mostly limited to colors and so forth.” family and vacation photos these days, he hopes to trav- Stultz wandered downtown with his Nikon d100, look- el and shoot landscapes again. ■ ing for interesting light and design, and came across the — Daniel Grujic building in the background. Intrigued with the lighting and shapes, he was pondering how to turn it into an interesting image when the woman in the walker came along. “I realized she fit in just right. So I waited until she Jordy Mont-Reynaud got to just the right place and took the picture.” “Acrobatics in the 11eme” Second Place Stultz, 59, has been a Palo Alto resident for 30 years and is in commercial real estate management. He also does architectural photography. he Mont-Reynaud family has made a tradition of winning awards in the Palo Alto Week- — Daniel Grujic T ly Photo Contest. Mont-Reynaud, as well as his mother and sister, are previous winners. Megu Okamoto “Hope” Third place His last photo entry, “Te Kiwi Sunrise,” involved the meticulous construction of the objects (Photo on page 39) in the scene and the expert manipulation of light. This year’s entry was taken in Paris, and it is of an evening performance done by his half-sister’s modern circus company. This time, they did t is just so much fun ... to be with people I can be most of the set up. relaxed with; they are like the treasure house of Mont-Reynaud, now 21 and a software engineer, wants people to see “a fleeting moment of “Iinspiration for me,” said Megu Okamoto. harmony in the middle of a chaotic city.” It was taken as part of a documentary project, and kept Okamoto is a 21 year old international student at Foothill in simple black and white so that you focus on the form and composition. Mont-Reynaud likes College majoring in photography. She originally took the photo because “it manages to convey a sense of visual harmony and balance without being the introductory photography course for fun, but enjoyed symmetrical or static.” it enough “to pursue it for the rest of my life.” The photo is a result of eight years of practice. Though programming is his primary ambition, Mont-Reynaud The photo is one in a series from her portfolio, “Dear said: “I definitely feel like photography has given me a visual sense which I apply to lots of things I do.” ■ Friends,” the subject of which is “one of my precious — Daniel Grujic friends that I have met here in California.” Okamoto describes the surprisingly simple process involved in the cre- ation of her entry: “I had him stand under the stairs, asked him to relax, and then clicked.” She hopes the photo will reflect the idea of friendship and remind people of the concept in their own relationships with others. Okamoto plans to try many different kinds of photography during her studies and “deepen my understanding of the subject.” As far as the near future, Okamoto and her classmates are exhibiting their photographs from May 26 through June 22 at the Krause Center at Foothill College. ■ — Daniel Grujic

Peninsula People Judge’s comment

❝Photo is one that elicits a definitive reaction from the viewer. After looking at the photo, you either want to meet the person or run as far away from him as you can. Chris Marolf’s photo — ‘Sunflower’ — has that magic. I wanted to know more about who was behind that sunflower. ... The starkness of the black-and-white photograph drew me in completely. I seriously doubt the composition would have worked as well in color; it probably wouldn’t have forced the viewer to take a second look. ❞ —Norbert von der Groeben

Page 42 • Wednesday, June 1, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Photo Contest Youth 16 and Under Barrett Johnson “Dusk” First Place

or Barrett Johnson, F inspiration is close to home. Near a hill behind his house, he stum- bled upon the barbed wire that netted him first place in the youth category. Why barbed wire? “I thought it was really cool. I took a whole Emma McCarthy bunch of shots and picked out my “Overlapping Gates” favorite one.” Four years ago, his mother gave Honorable Mention him a camera for Christmas, an older, manual Nikon with few bells and whistles. Johnson, 13, attends La Entrada Middle School and has Youth lived in Menlo Park for about sev- Judge’s comment en years. ■ ❝There was wonderful work, in all categories. What stuck with me — Carol Palinkas most, though, was the youth category. I think of my own photography before the age 16, and to be quite honest, it didn’t even come close to the majority of the vision and creativity I saw in this year’s entries. The attention to lighting, composition, (selective) focus, mood, and creativity were very inspiring. There were a wonderful va- riety of techniques — both technical and visual.❞ —Joe Quever

Abbie Smithson Anna Wachtel “Before Prom” “I Was Framed” Second Place Third Place (Photo on page 38) (Photo on page 38) bbie Smith- Ason’s was in photo opportu- San nity presented “IFran- itself in the cisco for fun form of her sis- with a friend, ter’s prom and we were night. The w andering Menlo Ather- through a tun- ton High nel and saw School stu- that, and dent’s sister was all dressed up with thought it her hair done when Smithson took would make a her shot. While nearly all prom-go- cool picture,” she said. ers have their picture taken, not She took a straight shot with her everyone gets the treatment Smith- Minolta single-lens reflex camera. son’s sister received. Everything was already in place, in- The 16-year-old Redwood cluding the message scrawled on the City native worked her magic by wall. “I thought it was an interesting putting her 35-mm camera on a very combination. The wall was covered low exposure at low shutter speed with graffiti, and that was one piece Christina Chon Charlotte Cesana and taking the shot without a flash. you could read well. It was an inter- But even Smithson was surprised at esting light setting.” “Bananas Gone Wild” “Reflections in the Room of the final product. “I didn’t now it Wachtel has been taking photog- was going to come out with the dou- raphy for two years at Gunn, begin- Honorable Mention Shadows” ble reflection.” ■ ning in her sophomore year. She Honorable Mention — Carol Palinkas plans on continuing next year as a senior. ■ — Carol Palinkas

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