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CITY COUNCIL Beecham, Burch unopposed Mayor, vice mayor should be elected Monday night by Don Kazak quiet, calm Monday night is and Nancy Lytle upset the tradi- in store for the Palo Alto tional mayoral election by asking A City Council — in stark questions and — in Lytle’s case contrast to the tumultuous meet- — making very critical comments ing a year ago when Dena Mossar about Mossar’s ability to handle was elected mayor after sharp the job. question and criticism by col- Council members, along with leagues. many in the packed chambers who No one has emerged to chal- expected a celebration, were lenge Bern Beecham’s election as shocked by Lytle’s comments that mayor on Monday night. set a tone of contentiousness Beecham served as vice mayor the throughout the year. previous year. That won’t happen Monday It also seems as if Jim Burch night, from all indications. Lytle will sail into the vice mayor posi- is off the council, losing her re- tion, with colleague Judy election bid in November. Kleinberg deferring her hopes for Freeman said she doesn’t plan on a year. questioning the mayoral and vice “I want to express deep appreci- mayoral candidates this time. ation to Judy for doing that,” Freeman, however, does think Burch said. “I hope that’s an indi- that the ceremonial aspect of cation of the kind of cooperation Monday night’s election, with rel- we can take into the new year.” atives in the audience and a recep- That would also be different tion, should be separated from the than last year when vote itself. Councilwomen Hillary Freeman (continued on page 7)

COMMUNITY Children’s Library reaches fund-raising goal City to match $1.1 million in donations by Rachel Metz he Children’s Library got a library’s Buy-A-Brick campaign, nice holiday gift this year — she said. The bricks cost $250 and T by Christmas Eve it met its purchasers can have them inscribed. year-end goal of raising $1.1 million After construction ends, they’ll be for renovations. placed in the Secret Garden behind

Norbert von der GroebenNorbert “We’re thrilled,” Palo Alto the library. Library Foundation President Kathy “People want to do something Miller said. really special. It’s a nice thing to do,” The Children’s Library Fund she said. Committee — which includes the Wing also credited donors’ urge to Palo Alto Library Foundation, get in a donation by the end of the Friends of the Palo Alto Library, year so it could be claimed as a 2003 Library Advisory Commission and tax credit. city library staff — spearheaded the But even with their $1.1 million fund-raising effort. The donations goal checked off, library backers Walking in the rain will be used with $1.2 million in aren’t resting on their laurels. A passerby stays dry under an umbrella as she walks past Country Sun Natural Foods on California Avenue. city funding to fix-up the library. Over the next two years they need After years of frustration sur- to raise about $200,000 for furni- rounding the sad state of city ture, fixtures and equipment, libraries, the library community pre- Miller said. vailed, Miller said. They’re also working out how to Bad sign for the new year? “The good news is, philanthropy is transfer donations to the city so the Thief steals Downtown North resident’s signs supporting roadblock alive and well in Palo Alto. We real- library organizations will have some ly do have a generous community. role in the final design. They also by Rachel Metz This “Grinch,” as neighborhood June as part of a city project The library will be renovated and want to ensure donor wishes and resident Rob Williams calls him, aimed at stopping drivers from expanded. It’s going to be a fabulous expectations are fulfilled, she said. hile the Grinch is well- showed up twice right around using some neighborhood streets facility and it’s about time for that to Miller isn’t worried about the known for stealing Christmas and stole signs that as shortcuts to get from happen here,” she said. work ahead, and she’s extremely W Christmas, this year he read “traffic calming works” from Middlefield Road to Alma Street. Lately, donations have kicked into happy about how fund raising has had a hankering for something a Williams’ and several other neigh- In June 2003 Palo Alto put seven high gear, supervising librarian gone so far. little less festive — signs support- bors’ yards. blockades on Downtown North Melinda Wing said. One popular “It really was amazing how gener- ing traffic calming in Palo Alto’s The signs refer to controversial (continued on page 7) fund-raising item has been the ous people were,” she said. ■ Downtown North neighborhood. roadblocks put in place this past Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Page 3 Upfront PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL

703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE (650) 326-8210 BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 PUBLISHER CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS William S. Johnson CHANNEL 26 EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor COUNCIL AGENDA HOTLINE: 329-2477 Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor Jennifer Aquino, Associate Editor ReaderWireReader comments via e-mail, voice mail and U.S. mail Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Jocelyn Dong, (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING - Assistant Editors COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM Keith Peters, Sports Editor Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor determine whether a verifiable health January 5, 2004 , 7:00 P.M. Bicycle safety Robyn Israel, Arts & Entertainment Editor and safety threat existed in downtown Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer SWEARING IN OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS BERN BEECHAM, Bill D’Agostino, Rachel Metz, Grace Rauh, I concur with Mr. Goldeen’s sugges- north. Unless such a threat can be LADORIS CORDELL, JUDY KLEINBERG, AND DENA MOSSAR Staff Writers tion (Weekly, Dec. 26) that bicyclists shown, the streets must be opened and Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer use the Palo Alto bike route as opposed available for use by all the citizens of WILL OCCUR Don Feria, Staff Photographer Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor & Online to Middlefield Road. Palo Alto and our neighboring commu- 1. Election of Mayor land Vice Mayor Editor However, I would like to correct his nities. Sue Dremann, Calendar Editor, Special 2. Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service of Dena Sections reference to the “C.A.R. Senior Center.” I have attended informational meet- Mossar as Mayor Jeanne Aufmuth, Rick Chandler, Lynn I presume he meant C.A.R. (The ings and have listened to the directors Comeskey, Karen Dachey, Tim Goode, Community Association for 3. Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service e of Nancy Jim Shelby, Jill Slater, Susan Tavernetti, of the traffic planning commission dis- Lytle as Council Member Robert Taylor, Contributors Rehabilitation, Inc.), whose seven pro- cuss this matter in detail. Clearly there 4. Selection of Candidates for the Library Advisory Commission (LAC) Lorraine Saunders, Lia Steakley, Editorial grams (including the Betty Wright Swim is no health and safety threat in this nd Interns 5. 2 Reading - Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Scott Stuppi, Photo Intern Center) have been serving people of all instance. The courts have consistently Portion of the City’s Electricity Requirements from Certain Prequalified DESIGN ages with developmental and other dis- refused to allow public streets to Electricity Suppliers Under Specified Terms and Conditions During Carol Hubenthal, Design Director abilities since 1963. become private enclaves for a few with- Calendar Years 2004 Through 2011, Inclusive (1st Reading 12/15/2003, Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior He is correct in that the bike path out the presence of such a threat. Passed 8-1, Lytle absent) Designers; goes right past our offices on Everyone wants less traffic with qui- nd 6. 2 Reading - Ordinance Amending Section 2.08.200 of Chapter 2.08 of Mindi Casillas, Elise Eisenman, Charleston and Middlefield roads, and eter streets. It is a worthy goal, but as Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Effect Changes to the Duties Dana James, Scott Peterson, Designers Ben Ho, Design Intern yes, it is a much nicer commute on a a matter of law cannot be attained at of the Director of Utilities and Changes in the Organizational Structure of PRODUCTION bike than in a car. the expense of other members of our the Department of Utilities (1st Reading 12/15/2003, Passed 7-1 , Lytle Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager Wendy Kuehnl community. absent) Dorothy Hassett, Joan Sloss, Sales & Marketing director, C.A.R. 7. 2nd Reading - Ordinance Amending Section 12.16.020 of Chapter 12.16 Production Coordinators It’s time for the citizens of Palo Alto to ADVERTISING East Charleston Road, Palo Alto insist that our City Council adhere to the of Title 12 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code by Establishing Underground Michael Howard, Advertising Manager Utility District No. 39 (1st Reading 12/08/2003, Passed 7-0, Freeman, Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales rule of law and open up the streets now. Morton “not participating”) Assistant Review confusion Kathleen Rotow Michelle Bayer, Kathryn Brottem, Jasbir Gill, nd University Avenue, Palo Alto 8. 2 Reading - Ordinance Adding Section 22.08.390 to Chapter 22.08 Display Advertising Sales Ms. Berman (Weekly, Dec. 24) con- (Park Dedications) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Dedicate a 2.01 Amanda Fischer, Real Estate Advertising Sales fuses two entirely different review Acre Portion of the Land Formerly known as the Palo Alto Medical Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. processes when she complains that the Disappearing signs Foundation site (1st Reading 12/08/2003, Passed 7-2, Freeman, Lytle Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager Justin Davisson, Ana Gonzalez, Mary “review process that makes it virtually 9 2nd Reading - Ordinance Adopting the South of Forest Area Coordinated More than a week ago signs went up Levander, Evie Marquez, Irene Schwartz, impossible for ordinary citizens to reno- Area Plan, Phase 2 and Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Blanca Yoc, Classified Advertising Sales all around the neighborhood supporting Municipal Code (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Terry Grant, Classified Administrative Assistant vate their own homes” has permitted the Downtown North Neighborhood ONLINE SERVICES Certain Properties Generally Bounded by Forest Avenue, Ramona the construction of the Cheesecake Association’s experiment with traffic Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online Factory. Street, Addison Avenue, and Alma Street to South of Forest Area, Phase Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster barriers. Very quickly many of these 2 Districts (1st Reading 11/10/2003, Passed 5-1 , Mossar “not BUSINESS Two-story houses and second-story signs disappeared and opponents of Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant participating,” Kleinberg absent) ) (Public testimony was closed on additions more than 150 square feet the plan were blamed and lambasted in Claire McGibeny, AR Supervisor are reviewed by Planning Division staff October 20, 2003 Iryna Buynytska, Tina Karabats, Joe Meyer, public and private. and an architectural consultant in the 10 Acceptance of Annual Status Report on Developer’s Fees and Approval Doris Taylor, Business Associates I was struck by this as I awoke that ADMINISTRATION Individual Review process, which is not of Findings day to find one of these signs on my Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & design review. One-story houses are 11. Contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants in the Amount of $358,369 Promotions Director; Nikki McDonald, lawn. for the Facility Condition Assessment of the Water Quality Control Plant Promotions & Online Assistant; not covered by this, or any, review I live in a condominium association (Wastewater Treatment Capital Improvement Project WQ-04011) Janice Covolo, Receptionist; process. Terry Banks, Jorge Vera, Couriers with another home, and I assumed that The designs of commercial projects, EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. perhaps my neighbor was a supporter AT THIS POINT ON THE PROCEEDINGS, THE CITY COUNCIL such as the Cheesecake Factory, are William S. Johnson, President of the barriers. Turns out, they received WILL ADJOURN TO A SPECIAL MEETING AS THE PALO ALTO Robert A. Heinen, Vice President, Operations; reviewed by the Architectural Review Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO; Robert a call from the association asking to put REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Board. Contrary to popular belief, well D. Thomas, Vice President, Corporate up a sign on our lawn. My neighbor had Development; Franklin Elieh, Vice President, over 200 individual reviews have result- decided not to respond, as she did not (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING -COUNCIL CHAMBERS Sales & Marketing; Frank A. Bravo, Director, ed in as many “ordinary citizens” build- Computer Operations & Webmaster support the plan. But surprisingly the January 5, 2004, 8:00 P.M. or as soon as Possible Thereafter Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales ing or renovating their two-story homes. sign turned up anyway. Manager; Judith Wasserman, AIA Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing I can only wonder how many other R-1. Annual Redevelopment Agency Meeting Architectural Review Board Services non-supporters woke up to find signs R-2. Review of the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report Jeff Gibboney, Chris Planessi, Computer Bressack and Wasserman Architects System Associates on their lawn? 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Page 5 LAST YEAR’S HOLIDAY FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS

Achievekids $5,000 Bayshore Christian Ministries $5,000 Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula $5,000 CAR $5,000 Donate Challenge Learning Center $5,000 online at Children’s Day in East Palo Alto www. $3,500 .com Clara-Mateo Alliance, Inc. $7,500 PaloAltoOnline Community Development Institute $3,000 Community School of Music and Arts $3,000 Community Working Group, Inc. ★ $25,000 East Palo Alto Kids Foundation $10,000 East Palo Alto Teen Home $5,000 East Palo Alto YMCA $5,000 El Carmelo Elementary School $3,000 Environmental Volunteers $3,000 Family & Children Services $7,500 When you give to the Palo Alto Weekly’s Holiday Fund your donation is doubled Family Connections $5,000 and you give to non-profit groups that work right here in our community. Foundation for a College Education $5,000 It’s a great way to insure that your charitable donations are working at home. Foundation for the Future Menlo- Atherton High School $5,000 on-profit organizations serving fam- ★ Last year $272,000 was raised from over 700 people in the Free At Last $5,000 ilies and children in the Palo Alto community, and 52 local groups received grants in support of their area are facing unprecedented chal- Palo Alto Weekly programs. Friends of the Palo Alto Junior lenges and need our help. Through a HOLIDAY Help make this year’s Holiday Fund campaign our most suc- Museum & Zoo $5,000 N FUND DRIVE unique partnership between the Palo Alto Girls Club of the Mid-Peninsula ★ cessful ever. Send in your contribution today and then check out our $5,000 Weekly and local foundations, the Palo Alto progress by watching the growing list of donors in each issue of the Weekly Holiday Fund is hoping to raise over Gunn High School Choir $2,500 Palo Alto Weekly. All donations of $25 or more will be acknowl- $300,000 this year to support these groups and edged in every issue of the Palo Alto Weekly between late Hidden Villa $5,000 the people who benefit from their services. November and the end of the campaign in mid-January. Inn Vision/Urban Ministry of Palo With contributions of matching funds from the Packard and With your generosity, we can give a major boost to the pro- Alto $5,000 Hewlett foundations, your tax deductible donation to the Holiday grams in our community helping our kids and families. Kara $5,000 Fund will be doubled in size. Music Teachers Assoc. of CA; PA Branch $1,500 589 donors through 12/30 totalling $130,378 with match Pacific Art League of Palo Alto $4,165 $230,378 has been raised for the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund

Palo Alto Art Center $5,000 Ken & Shirley Coates ...... 100 Tom & Ellen Ehrlich ...... ** Gregory & Penny Gallo ...... 500 Palo Alto Foundation for Individuals Marc & Margaret Cohen ...... 50 Susan Elgee & Steve Eglarh ...... ** Buck Gee & Denise Pitsch ...... 1000 Education $14,000 74 Anonymous ...... $13,291 Douglas Collom ...... 100 Jerry & Linda Elkind ...... 300 Betty W. Gerard ...... 100 JJan & Beverly Aarts ...... 200 Lynn & Mary Lois Comeskey . . . . . 200 Richard & Penelope Ellson ...... 100 Mark & Kate Gibbons ...... 200 Palo Alto Housing Corporation Randy Adams ...... 200 Reed & Judith Content...... ** Hoda S. Epstein ...... ** Burton & Carol Goldfield ...... 150 $5,000 B.R. Adelman ...... ** Dan & Evelyn Cox...... 150 Leif & Sharon Erickson ...... 250 Diane Guinta & Paul Goldstein...... ** David & Sue Apfelberg ...... 100 Constance Crawford...... 250 Stanley & Betty Evans ...... ** Margot Goodman...... ** Werner Graf ...... 500 PAPPA $2,100 Ed & Margaret Arnold ...... ** Marc Igler & Jennifer Cray...... 50 Russ & Alice Evarts...... ** Anne Gregor & Frederick Rose. . . . . 250 Tom & Annette Ashton ...... ** Chip & Donna Crossman ...... 300 Moya Eyerly ...... 25 Peninsula Interfaith Action $5,000 Kathleen Gwynn ...... 100 Mrs. Ann Atkin...... ** Robyn Crumly ...... ** Phil & Karen Farrell...... ** Raices de Mexico $2,000 Peggy & Chuck Daiss ...... ** Virginia E. Fehrenbacher ...... 100 Jack & Myllicent Hamilton ...... ** Calvin & Mary Atkinson ...... ** Ben & Ruth Hammett ...... 200 Gerald & Barbara August ...... ** John & Patricia Davis ...... ** Steven & Helen Feinberg ...... ** Ravenswood City School District- H. De Moor ...... ** David & Diane Feldman ...... 150 Phil Hanawalt & Graciela Spivak . . . . ** Bob & Corrine Aulgur ...... ** Stuart & Carol Hansen ...... 100 Health Services $5,000 Gregory & Ann Avis ...... 500 Barbara Demere ...... ** Tom & Nancy Fiene...... ** Les & Judy Denend ...... 1000 Solon & Diane Finkelstein ...... 100 Carroll Harrington ...... 100 Shelter Network $5,000 Ray & Carol Bacchetti...... ** Jake & Amy Hartinger ...... 100 Jim & Nancy Baer ...... ** Doug & Maryann Moise Derwin . . 2000 Ben Finney...... 200 John & Ruth DeVries...... ** Allan & Joan Fisch ...... ** Harry & Susan Hartzell ...... ** South County Community Health Larry Baer & Stephanie Klein...... ** Thomas E. Haven ...... 200 Bob Barrett & Linda Atkinson . . . . . 500 Marianne Dieckmann...... 200 David Fischer & Sue Bartalo...... 250 Center $5,000 Susanne Diermann ...... ** Jean Fisher ...... 100 The Havern Family ...... ** Gwendolyn M. Barry ...... ** Walt & Kay Hays...... 100 St. Elizabeth Seton School $7,500 Brigid Barton & Rob Robinson...... 50 Tony & Jan DiJulio ...... ** Les & Margaret Fisher ...... 25 Ted & Cathy Dolton...... ** Adrian & Sue Flakoll...... ** Elinor G. Heath...... 100 Richard A. Baumgartner & Jonathan Heiliger & Germaine St. Vincent de Paul Society $4,000 Elizabeth M. Salzer...... ** Attorney Susan Dondershine...... 100 Stephen & Janelle Fodor ...... 500 Susan Dorsky...... ** Michelle Foster ...... 150 Yokoyama ...... ** Stanford Jazz Workshop $2,000 Dan Bloomberg & Irene Beardsley . . 100 Bob & Cyndi Heinen ...... 250 The Bell Family ...... ** Nancy Drapkin...... 100 Michelle Foster ...... 150 Jack & Marcia Edelstein ...... ** Victor & Beverly Fuchs ...... 250 Alan Henderson ...... 100 Teach for America $5,000 Ken Bencala & Sally O’Neil...... ** Bob Henshel ...... 100 Lee & Susan Benton ...... ** Joseph & Meri Ehrlich...... ** John & Florine Galen ...... ** TheatreWorks $3,000 Bonnie M. Berg ...... ** YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula $5,000 Robert & Lucy Berman ...... ** Roy & Carol Blitzer...... ** Youth Community Service $7,500 Louis & Beverly Bogart ...... 150 Make checks payable to Janice Bohman & Eric Keller ...... 250 Enclosed is a donation of $______Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula $7,500 Charles & Barbara Bonini ...... 100 and send to: ZOHAR $2,000 Lawrence M. Breed...... 100 Name ______Mae Briskin ...... ** PAW Holiday Fund CHILDCARE FACILITY GRANTS William & Ruth Brock...... 50 Allan & Marilyn Brown...... ** Address ______P.O. Box 1610 Covenant Children’s Center $5,500 Gloria Brown ...... 200 Palo Alto, CA 94302 Crescent Park Community Child Stuart & Sallie Brown ...... ** Larry & Wendy Brown ...... ** City/State/Zip ______Care $6,750 Jim & Wileta Burch ...... ** Mini Infant Center $2,500 Richard Cabrera ...... ** Luca & Mary Cafiero...... ** ❑ Credit Card (MC or VISA) ______Expires ______Palo Alto Community Child Care Mark Cairns ...... 100 $5,000 Bruce F. Campbell ...... 200 Eph & Sally Cannon ...... ** Signature______Pre-School Family $5,000 Bob & Micki Cardelli ...... ** ❑ The Children’s Pre-School Center Barbara Carlisle ...... ** I wish to designate my contribution as follows: In my name as shown above OR $2,500 Jeff & Maddie Carmel ...... ** ❑ ❑ ❑ George & Nancy Cator ...... 100 In honor of: In memory of: As a gift for: ______Earl & Ellie Caustin...... ** (Name of person) Miriam Cespedes ...... 26 Mark Chandler & Chris Kenrick . . . . . ** ❑ I wish to contribute anonymously. ❑ Please withhold the amount of my contribution. Daniel & Susana Chapiro...... 200 Alice Chetkovich ...... 200 The Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund is a Fund of Community Foundation Silicon Valley. All donations will be George & Ruth Chippendale ...... ** acknowledged by mail and are tax deductible as permitted by law. All donors will be published in the Palo Alto Weekly Gavin & Tricia Christensen ...... ** unless the coupon is marked “Anonymous.” For information on making contributions of appreciated stock, contact Amy Tom & Sarah Clark ...... ** Renalds at (650) 326-8210. Keith & Harriet Clark ...... **

Page 6 • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Mike & Toni Heren ...... 100 Susie Richardson ...... ** Bob Hilmer ...... ** Victor & Norma Hesterman ...... ** Thomas Rindfleisch ...... ** Bob Hilmer ...... ** Richard & Imogene Hilbers ...... 200 Bob & Sybil Rodman...... 250 Renee Hirsch...... ** Upfront Richard R. & Frances B. Hogan. . . . 100 Dick & Ruth Rosenbaum ...... ** Eileen Hodge ...... 65 Mary Houlihan...... 100 Susan Rosenberg ...... 150 Michael Hrynczak...... 200 for that.” Mahlon & Carol Hubenthal ...... ** Peter & Beth Rosenthal ...... 500 Edith Hubbard...... ** Mayor But Mossar added that some Joseph & Nancy Huber ...... 150 Paul Roskoph ...... 100 Bill Ingram ...... ** (continued from page 3) Donald & Laddie Hughes ...... 100 Steve & Karen Ross...... ** Isaac ...... ** important things were accom- Lee & Pat Hukill ...... 50 Don & Lou Ross ...... ** Walter Jackson ...... ** plished, which included Terman’s Leannah Hunt...... 150 Ruth B. Running ...... 300 Florence Kan Ho...... ** “I would like it (the mayor’s Robert & Joan Jack ...... 250 Jay T. & Jean E. Rusmore...... ** Charlotte & Seymour Kaplan ...... ** role) to be more available to oth- return as a middle school and the Kingsley Jack...... 100 Al & JoAnne Russell ...... 250 Mary Kasper ...... 25 city’s tentative agreement with Woody & Lyn Savage ...... 50 ers with outstanding leadership Michael Jacobs & Jane Morton...... ** William W. Kellogg ...... ** Stanford to use the former Rajiv & Sandy Jain ...... 101 Barbara F. Sawyer...... ** Ann Ashley Kidney...... ** abilities,” Freeman said. “For us John & June Jenke ...... 100 George & Dorothy Saxe...... ** Katherine King ...... ** to already know who will be the Mayfield School site as soccer John & Mary Schaefer ...... ** John & Diane Jennings ...... 300 Katherine King ...... ** Jon & Julie Jerome...... ** Irving Schulman...... ** mayor and vice mayor is indica- fields. “Those are big deals,” she Bill Johnson & Terri Lobdell ...... ** Irene Schwartz ...... 25 John & Lurine King ...... ** tive of the pattern we’ve had.” said. Richard Johnsson ...... ** Joseph Sciascia ...... ** Helene F. Klein ...... ** Henry & Margaret Jones ...... 100 Carli Scott ...... 100 Helene Klein ...... ** Freeman is satisfied, for now, For her part, Kleinberg said she Marion Joseph ...... 100 Steve & Joanne Shapiro ...... ** Dr. Jim Klint ...... ** that the council’s Policy and is happy to support Burch for vice Zelda Jury ...... ** Phil & Gloria Sheehan ...... 100 Charles Bennet Leib ...... 100 mayor. “I do think Jim will be a Mary Ann Kaisel ...... 200 Hersh & Arna Shefrin ...... ** Walter Liewer ...... 500 Service Committee will take up Herb & Joy Kaiser ...... 100 Marth Shirk & Wiliam Woo ...... ** Emmett Lorey ...... ** the mayoral election procedure marvelous vice mayor and I look David & Nancy Kalkbrenner ...... 100 Lee & Judy Shulman ...... 200 Larry Lynch ...... 100 during the coming year. forward to when my turn comes,” Edward Kanazawa ...... 100 Richard & Bonnie Sibley ...... ** Fraser Mac Kenzie ...... ** Doug & Rebecca Karlson ...... ** Bob & Gloria Sikora ...... 250 Amy Malzbender ...... 100 Some of the council’s difficul- she said. Herant & Stina Katchadourian . . . . . 100 Dave & Wini Silver ...... ** Molly Marcus ...... ** ties over the last year concerned Burch, who won’t run for re- Chuck Katz & Gina Signorello ...... ** Dale, Marilyn & Rick Simbeck . . . . . ** Gerald Z. Marer ...... 250 Michael & Marcia Katz ...... ** Alan & Cathy Simes ...... ** Terry Merz ...... ** Mossar and Freeman, especially election in two years, wanted to Sue Kemp ...... 250 Bob & Diane Simoni ...... 200 Adele K. Miller...... 200 over the latter’s penchant for ask- serve as vice mayor so he would David & Maureen Kennedy ...... ** Gary & Sharon Simpson ...... 1000 Bill & Adele Miller...... 100 have a shot at the mayoral seat Eileen & Ed Kennedy ...... 200 Stephen & Paula Smith ...... 500 Peter V. Milward ...... 50 ing questions of staff that at times Don & Robin Kennedy ...... 250 Ed & Ellen Smith...... 350 Kathryn L. Nelson...... ** irritated the council. before he leaves office. Alfred & Mae Kenrick ...... 200 Sylvia J. Smitham ...... 50 Harold Nelson...... 450 For Mossar, it was a tough year The likely new mayor, mean- Leo & Marlys Keoshian...... ** Lew & Joan Southern...... 200 Our Son Nick ...... 400 The Keischnick Family ...... ** Robert & Verna Spinrad...... ** Lois M. Niehues ...... 200 of presiding over the sometimes while, is deferring any comments Carl & Joanie King ...... ** Ross & Jane Staley ...... 50 Jewel Ogorzoly ...... ** short tempers among her col- on what’s ahead in terms of his Barbara Klein & Stan Schrier ...... ** Art & Peggy Stauffer ...... 500 Patrick Pearson ...... 50 priorities. “I’ll wait until my col- Mike & June Klein...... 100 Nancy Steege ...... 100 Paul Arthur Pearson ...... ** leagues. “It’s been a year of great Rick & Liz Kniss ...... ** Isaac & Maddy Stein ...... 250 Our Loving Dad Al Pellizzari ...... ** drama, with little substance to the leagues make a decision,” Larry & Stephanie Koran ...... ** Hans & Judith Steiner ...... 200 Mary Perkins...... ** drama,” Mossar said. “The public Beecham said. ■ Hal & Iris Korol...... ** Rick & Hong Ja Stern ...... ** Mary Perkins...... 100 Jim & Cathy Koshland...... 150 Nancy Stern & David Ross ...... ** Jean Palmer Phelps ...... ** focus, the media focus was on the Don Kazak can be e-mailed at Art & Helen Kraemer ...... ** Doug & Kathy Stevens ...... ** Walter Phillips...... ** drama, and it will be remembered [email protected] Tony & Judy Kramer ...... ** Charles & Barbara Stevens ...... ** Thomas W. Phinney ...... ** Andrew Stevenson & Christina Nancy Kramer & David Shaw...... ** Elsa & Ralph Preminger ...... ** Ron & Ellen Krasnow ...... ** Gutmacher...... 100 Irving F. Reichert Jr...... 100 Jan L. Krawitz...... 50 Shirley Stewart...... ** over the past three weeks. Barbara Krimsky Binder ...... ** Barbara Stewart & Daniel Blachman . ** Jonathan Reichenthal ...... ** Nancy Ritchey...... ** Sign “I actually got an e-mail this Karen Krogh ...... ** Bryon & Bonnie Street...... 100 (continued from page 3) Lillian L. Kwang...... 100 Stan & Sue Sucher ...... 100 Betty Rogaway ...... ** morning that said more signs had Ieva Lange ...... ** Kevin & Edith Sullivan ...... 500 Betty Rogaway ...... ** been stolen on Hawthorne Avenue Donald & Adele Langendorf ...... 200 Ludwig & Carol Tannenwald...... ** Helen Rubin ...... 150 on Christmas Eve,” Lum said. Wil & Inger Larsen ...... ** James & Margaret Taylor...... 50 Ivy & Irving Rubin ...... 150 streets Hawthorne and Everett and Karen Latchford...... 50 Stanley & Judith Teitler ...... 200 Janis Sarnquist ...... ** Palo Alto avenues to stop traffic The department has Williams’ Barbara Lawson ...... 50 Jacqueline S. Thielen ...... ** Becky Schaefer ...... ** from going straight through. video footage and added it to the Esther M Lederberg ...... ** Warren Thoits ...... 500 Becky Schaefer & Kathy Morris . . . . 250 Rob & Mary Levander ...... 50 John & Susan Thomas ...... ** Stephen Scroggs ...... ** The thief, who Williams sus- original sign-theft case, but has Patricia Levin...... 50 Carl & Susan Thomsen ...... 250 Bernard Siegel...... 200 pects doesn’t favor traffic calm- not been able to get anything iden- Steven & Nancy Levy ...... 250 Robert & Susan Tilling ...... 100 Our Great Uncle Angelo Simonini . . . ** tifying the perpetrator — such as a Steven & Nancy Levy ...... ** Dave & Lynn Torin ...... ** George & Arline Sobel ...... ** ing, didn’t go entirely undetected. Harry & Marion Lewenstein ...... ** David & Nehama Treves ...... 100 Charles Henry & Emma Westphal Williams has several security license plate. Xin Liu & Yongping Duan ...... 1000 Tony & Carolyn Tucher ...... 250 Stelling ...... ** cameras installed around his Robert & Constance Loarie ...... ** Mike & Ellen Turbow ...... 100 Claudia Stura ...... ** Bernice & Marvin Loeb ...... ** Tversky Family ...... ** Jack Sutorius...... 100 house that picked up the perpetra- Mandy Lowell ...... 200 E. E. & R. van Bronkhorst ...... 200 Teddy ...... ** tor — who appears to be a he — “These people are Gwen Luce & Family ...... ** John Kelly & Lisa Van Dusen...... 100 Ray & Edith Tinney ...... 250 during his first heist around 3 a.m. Lorraine Macchello ...... 50 Don & Anne Vermeil...... ** Ann Van Valkenberg ...... 100 really into making Bill & Ruth Mainzer ...... 100 Jim & Susan Voll...... ** Dorothy Vennard...... 100 Dec. 24 and a second act of thiev- Dick & Ellie Mansfield...... 25 Rita Vrhel ...... 200 Charles Weinstein ...... 100 ery around midnight on Dec. 25. sure these traffic Bob & Ann Markevitch ...... ** Jerry & Bobbie Wagger` ...... ** J.B. (Jay) Wilson...... 50 The thief first showed up on his The Martignetti Family ...... ** Wakerly Family Foundation ...... 1000 Sherry Tozlian Wood...... 500 barriers come out.” Chris & Beth Martin ...... ** Joel Waldman...... ** Dr. David Zlotnick ...... ** own, but on his second visit came John L. & Maureen Martin ...... 100 Leonard & Jeanne Ware...... 200 with what looked like a female — Rob Williams, John L. & Maureen Martin ...... ** Roger & Joan Warnke ...... ** Downtown North resident Stephen E. Martin ...... ** Don & Sylvie Way...... 250 In Honor Of companion. James Masterson ...... 100 Anna Wu Weakland ...... 100 Richard R. Babb, M.D. FACP ...... ** “These people are really into Jody Maxmin ...... ** Mark & Karen Weitzel...... 1000 Bobby, Evie & Will...... 250 Mark & Karen Weitzel...... 1000 making sure these traffic barriers “We can’t see anything. It’s so May Family Foundation ...... ** Mac & Lou Constuction Team ...... ** John & Leona McCabe ...... 150 David R. Wells ...... 30 come out,” Williams said. dark,” she said. Holly Welstein ...... 250 Warren J. Cook Family ...... ** Drew McCalley & Marilyn Green. . . 100 Patricia Demetrius...... 1000 For Williams, the idea that Since the signs have been taken Janet McClure Lyman ...... 25 George & Lois Wentworth ...... 50 The Dentists of the MidPeninsula Dental John & Eve Melton ...... 500 Ralph & Jackie Wheeler ...... 200 somebody would be passionate from residents’ properties, the Society & the SMC Dental Society . 1000 Jim & Vicky Merchant...... ** Dave & Lanie Wheeler...... 100 Our Family ...... 400 enough about the issue to swipe crime is considered petty theft and F.W. Merrill ...... 200 Van Whitis ...... 50 anybody caught could be arrested, Sara Michie ...... ** Linnea Wickstrom ...... 100 Fulton Street Christmas Tree Lane . . 100 their signs in the middle of cold, Elizabeth Miller ...... ** Douglas & Susan Woodman ...... ** Lauren Alaine Garcia ...... ** blustery nights is amusing. He Lum said. Peter Milward & Marion MacGillivray ** Tom & Ellen Wyman ...... ** Jason Zolle Garcia...... ** laughs every time he looks at his Police have increased patrols in Ruth B. Mitchell ...... 200 George & Betsy Young ...... ** Sydney Griswold...... ** David & Lynn Mitchell ...... ** Cathy Young ...... 100 Kingsley Jack ...... 200 security tapes, Williams said. the Downtown North neighbor- Diane Moore ...... ** Steve & Jane Zamek ...... ** Jordan Middle School Teachers...... ** “It’s hilarious,” he said. hood and are keeping an eye on Jim & Becky Morgan...... 1000 Jeffrey & Trudi Zelikson ...... ** Ann Kidney...... ** the stretch of Hawthorne Avenue Les Morris ...... 100 The King-Brinkman Family ...... ** Downtown North resident Sally- The Most Brothers ...... 150 Sue Lumm ...... ** Ann Rudd wasn’t quite as amused between Middlefield Road and Thomas Mulcahy ...... 100 In Memory Of Alison Cherry Marer & Family...... ** when two of her lawn signs were Alma Street, she said. Murphy-Chutorian Family...... 500 Dick Abbott ...... 250 The Nordletters ...... ** Debbie Mytels ...... 50 Dick Abbott ...... 250 Jon Parsons, Esq...... ** nabbed. Joe Durand, founder and presi- Gabrielle Neely ...... 20 Mr. & Mrs. S. W. Abel ...... 60 The Sharp Boys and Kathy ...... 100 Rudd’s first sign was stolen in dent of Unblock - the group that Dennis Neverve ...... 25 Arny Agiewich ...... ** Sandy Sloan ...... 50 November. She bought a replace- opposes the traffic barriers - said Elsbeth Newfield ...... ** Peter Ahn ...... 50 Stanford Hepatology Group ...... 500 Merrill & Lee Newman ...... ** Ila Anderson ...... 200 Marilyn Sutorius ...... 100 ment but that, too, was stolen a lit- he doesn’t know who took the Michael & Karen Nierenberg...... 125 Gus Asplund ...... 100 Lynn Beck & Louise Veuve ...... 50 tle before Christmas, she said. signs and added his group doesn’t Julie Noblitt & Roland Hsu...... ** Richard Barkley ...... ** Dr. Louis Zamuil...... ** Craig & Sally Nordlund ...... 500 Sweet William T. Beames ...... 100 Rudd doesn’t know who took her condone such actions. Boyce & Peggy Nute ...... ** Heston Beaudoin...... ** signs, but assumes it was some- In fact, Unblock began in part Roy Ola ...... 1000 May Bellamy ...... 100 As A Gift For body in favor of removing neigh- because of extreme actions like Richard & Karen Olson ...... ** Rose Bernet...... ** Susan Andrews & Jane Okon ...... ** sign theft, he said. After the road- Judy Ousterhout ...... 150 John Davies Black...... 250 Lisa & Tim Beutel ...... ** borhood traffic barriers. Peter & Barbara Pande...... ** Anne & Max Blanker ...... 150 Dan Bikle & Claire Stager ...... ** “It’s kind of annoying,” she blocks were installed in June, he John & Barbara Pavkovich...... ** Guy Blase ...... ** Bill & Sarah Cane...... ** Enid Pearson ...... ** Glen A. Brackbill ...... ** said. put up six anti-barrier signs. Three Natalie Cartal (16th B-Day) ...... ** of them were taken down within John Perkins...... ** A.L. & L.K. Brown...... 100 John & Lesley Colgrove ...... ** Rudd alerted police twice about Jim & Lindy Peterson ...... 50 Granda Bud...... ** Barbara Cyrek...... ** the stolen signs and said others in an hour, he said. Since then, Harry & Conney Pfeiffer ...... ** Hope Burke...... ** Jim & Alma Phillips ...... 250 Elizabeth Buurma ...... ** Ro & Jim Dinkey ...... 50 her neighborhood have done so as Unblock has had several sign Helene Pier ...... ** Joseph, Josephine & Robert Carl & Meredith Ditmore ...... ** drives and tacked up hundreds of Jennifer & Simon Firth ...... ** well. Paul Pinsky ...... ** Campana ...... 200 signs in the neighborhood, many Jeremy Platt ...... ** Our beloved Mom Li-Yen Chang . . 1000 Bob & Martha Greene...... ** “(The police are) doing what David & Virginia Pollard ...... 150 Loraine Chotkowski ...... ** Myllicent & Jack Hamilton...... ** they can, but there isn’t a lot they of which were removed by Harry N. Press...... 100 Bill Delucchi...... ** Patricia Kuljian ...... ** can do,” she said. unknown people. John & Rosalie Price ...... 50 Bob Dolan...... 500 Jonathan Leffler ...... ** Don & Dee Price ...... ** Lois Donnelly ...... 250 Marjorie Smith ...... 50 Patty Lum, watch commander “We want everybody in the Roxy Rapp ...... 500 Fred Eyerly ...... ** Britt Stankovic ...... ** for the Palo Alto Police whole neighborhood to have a fair Marilee Rasmussen ...... 75 Mary Floyd ...... 35 Carol & Jenna Stevens ...... ** and even voice on both sides of Steve & Lian Rasmussen ...... ** Mary Frances & Joe Scroggs ...... ** Sallie Tasto ...... 50 Department, said police do not The Read Family...... ** Fred & Bruce Gleim ...... ** Tika & Megan Wadleigh...... ** know who stole the signs but have this argument. 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Page 8 • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, movies and more, edited by Robyn Israel Norbert von der Groeben

Edith Zitelli, an active member of the Fortnightly Music Club since 1947, has performed annually for the last 56 years and has found tremendous support among the group’s members and audiences.

by Robyn Israel magine this scenario: You’re a classical music devotee who’s always dreamed of performing in front of a live audience. As an amateur, it Iseems like a pipe dream. Palo Alto But what if you didn’t have to audition? What if you could appear in an music club intimate venue before a small crowd and belt out a song of your choosing? prepares It’s all possible for anyone who joins the Fortnightly Music Club, a 96- to celebrate year Palo Alto tradition that welcomes all classical music enthusiasts, be they amateur singers, professional performers or simply happy listeners. its 96th Any member who falls into the former category is welcome to perform at anniversary the club’s informal events, which take place at members’ homes on a monthly basis.

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pairing of longtime club participant musicians. to take place at members’ homes. Zitelli with new member Duva- The Fortnightly Music Club “I’ve heard that this is the oldest nenko is a symbolic reflection of dates back to January 1908, when a music club in California,” Rogers the club’s history and future. number of Stanford faculty wives said. “It must mean something, or “To me, Natalya represents the began meeting as a music study else it would have faded long ago, new energy coming into the club,” group on alternate Monday after- because it’s all volunteer. It’s peo- Rogers said. “Edith represents the noons. The women would select a ple like Edith — their dedication, longevity and durability of the club. particular composer or subject for their devotion, their active partici- It was a happy coincidence of pro- study, with one or more members pation. That’s what’s kept it going.” gramming.” giving an illustrative musical per- And it’s that passionate spirit that This mix of novices and sea- formance. will be needed for the club to sur- soned members certainly helped The club evolved within a few vive in the 21st century. Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Zitelli when, as a recent Julliard years from a study group into an “Nowadays, everyone is so busy. graduate and new Palo Alto resi- evening performance club that ac- It’s hard to find people to do that dent, she discovered the Fortnightly cepted male members. The mem- extra bit, and that’s what it’s going Music Club through the Stanford bership gradually expanded further to take to keep it going,” Rogers Opera Workshop. to include non-performers and mu- said. ■ “I was a young singer — most sic lovers from surrounding com- members were older than me,” munities. Zitelli recalled. “They guided me in In 1915, Fortnightly members WHAT: A celebration of the Fort- Edith and Deborah Rogers, club president. the most wonderful way. They were instrumental in sponsoring a nightly Music Club’s 96th an- would encourage me. They would professional concert series at Stan- niversary. Performers will include Fortnightly’s 96th birthday on Jan. correct me if they felt I was at- ford, which brought esteemed Fortnightly 11 at a concert that will take place vocalist Edith Zitelli, pianist Na- tempting music that was too diffi- artists such as cellist Pablo Casals talya Duvanenko, violinist Patricia (continued from previous page) at the Palo Alto Art Center. Zitelli cult.” and violinist Fritz Kreisler and vo- has chosen an intense, soulful piece Burnham and pianist Anna Se- Edith Zitelli, an active club mem- At one concert, Zitelli performed calist Shuman Heink. The Stanford for the program, entitled “Kinder- myanovsky ber since 1947, has performed an- “The Shadow Song,” an aria from concert series eventually morphed Totenlieder” (“Songs on the Death WHERE: Palo Alto Art Center, nually for the last 56 years and Donorah, which seasoned member into Stanford Lively Arts, now in of Children”), set to music by Gus- 1313 Newell Road found tremendous support among Newell Ford pooh-poohed. its 34th year. tav Mahler and lyrics by Friedrich WHEN: Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. the club’s members and audiences. “He said ‘You shouldn’t attempt Today, the purpose of the club re- Rueckert. COST; Admission is free. “I’ve loved this club,” said Zitelli, that song.’ He said ‘You’re not mains the same as it did 96 years “The music is so beautiful,” INFO: Please visit www.fortnight- who performed for many years ready for that.’” ago: the sharing of musical talent Zitelli said. “It’s very rarely done lymusicclub.org with local pianist Adolph Baller. “It Today, Zitelli serves as a role and the enjoyment of live perform- — the subject matter is not very was through this club and these model for new musicians. In a re- ances. There are about 150 mem- uplifting. It’s very emotional.” wonderful people that I have had cent performance, young local pi- bers; 100 are active members, Sharing the bill with Zitelli will the opportunity to grow as a per- anist Javier Gonzalez stood trans- while the remainder are associate be pianist Natalya Duvanenko, a About the cover: former. It was with their encour- fixed as he watched Zitelli perform. members, comprised of informal native of Belarus, who will perform agement that I had opportunities to “This was wonderful for Javier, performers or non-performing mu- Edith Zitelli and Susan Gross works by Beethoven and Chopin. do so. There was an audience that to see how an artist handles herself sic enthusiasts. Formal concerts are Bratman practice for the Jan. The concert will mark Duva- would listen.” on stage, with such poise,” Rogers staged monthly, from October 11 recital. Photograph by Nor- nenko’s first formal concert. For Zitelli will help celebrate the said. “That’s one of the wonderful through May, at the Palo Alto Art bert von der Groeben club president Deborah Rogers, the things — the club keeps nurturing Center. Informal concerts continue

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Private,” Kokin uses shredded money as if it were a bandage for a leg cast. In another, “The Pris- oners,” she uses the currency to form truncated human heads, stringing them together on a long thin string. The exhibition also includes pieces of pre-1950 African currency, which are currently ac- quired by contemporary collections as abstract sculptures. Ex- cept for the textile currency of Kuba Shoowa (a type of textile) cloth from the Democratic Repub- lic of the Congo, pieces in the exhibit were either forged or cast in metal. Despite the similarity in material, the currency pieces vary in both function and form. The selections in the exhibition included Added Performances objects valued for a number of Saturday, Dec. 27 at 2 pm reasons, such as a hoe — valued Sunday, Dec. 28 at 7 pm for tilling the soil — and throwing Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 pm knives and a spear blade, both val- Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 pm ued for protection. Saturday, Jan. 3 at 8 pm Jewelry pieces are also includ- Sunday, Jan. 4 at 2 pm In Ray Beldner’s series “Counterfeit,” dollar bills are sewn together to ed, such as the Ngbandi (a tribe reproduce iconic works of art. One piece, “All You Need,” recreates from the Democratic Republic of This room She’s gone the Congo) anklet currency, and Robert Indiana’s 1966 “Love,” questioning the relationship between makes you feel as if beyond Shaw! the iconic art piece and its price tag. Manillas, small open bracelets you were acting cast in England or Portugal, which in a play. She broke the were used as trade currency (they fourth wall! were even used to purchase Money, money, money slaves) until a 1919 ordinance prohibited trade with such foreign Palo Alto Art Center exhibit looks at what we value money. “I think first of all, to under- by Nisha Ramachandran stand your own culture, you have to look to other cultures and other oet Gertrude Stein once iconic art piece (which was re- times,” Mayfield said. “It’s wondered, “Is money, mon- cently featured on a U.S. postal enough to jostle the imagination, P ey?” Stein pondered this in a stamp) and its price tag. to think of some of these very 1936 poem, in which she wrote: Similarly, Oriane Stender’s large pieces as money because we “Everybody who earns it and work approaches famous images are more accustomed to some- spends it every day in order to live of art with a wary eye on the mon- thing more portable. It’s some- knows that money is money, any- etary value of art. Stender recasts thing to think about, to come back body who votes it to be gathered work by market-driven, celebrity to the notion of how value is at- in as taxes knows money is not pop artist Andy Warhol in dollar tributed.” ■ money. That is what makes every- bills, questioning how and why body go crazy.” such pieces are valued. WHAT: “Is Money, Money,” fea- Now, the Palo Alto Arts Center While Beldner and Stender fo- turing work by contemporary is tackling the same question cus on contemporary artists, Lisa artists Ray Beldner, Lisa Kokin through a new exhibition that runs Kokin examines the intrinsic Hilarity for the Holidays and Oriane Stender SUZANNE GRODNER AND JACKSON DAVIS through Jan. 4. worth of money by using shred- WHERE: Palo Alto Art Center, “In this economic situation we ded currency. 1313 Newell Road The Fourth Wall live in, the question of ‘Is money, In an artist’s statement, Kokin WHEN: Through Jan. 4. The money?’ is a fascinating one,” wrote: “I like money in its shred- gallery is open Tuesday through by A. R. Gurney said Signe Mayfield, curator of ded state because it is stripped of Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Palo Alto Arts Center. “What value and power...No one wants it Thursday also from 7 to 9 p.m.; do we value? How do we deter- in this state of impotency.” Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. mine value? Who are the arbiters Most of Kokin’s pieces explore COST: Admission is free. in an economy who define value?” this idea using disembodied body INFO: Call (650) 329-2366 "a big fat holiday gift" "disarmingly funny" Named for Stein’s poem, the ex- parts. In “All Debts Public and – Oakland Tribune hibition features artists who use a currency-based medium to question value. Each piece strips away This recent off-Broadway hit skewers the rightward march of the monetary value attached to a the nation in a delicious satire of both art and politics. piece of currency, such as a dollar Buoyed by the bright songs of Cole Porter, this delightfully bill, by reassembling the pieces in devious comedy demolishes the boundaries between actors a new way. “What is interesting is that aes- and audience to tell the tale of a frazzled housewife who thetics in effect have ensured a rebels against the complacency of her friends, her marriage, value to money — if you look at her government, and eventually even her furniture! the currency across the world, it’s quite beautiful,” Mayfield said. December 3–28, 2003 Swathed in money, these pieces ask the viewer to not only reassess Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto the original function and symbol- ism of the medium, but in some Tickets $20–$48 cases, the value of the art itself. In Ray Beldner’s series “Coun- theatreworks.org 650.903.6000 terfeit,” dollar bills are sewn together to reproduce iconic works of art. One piece, “All You Need,” recreates Robert Indiana’s 1966 “Love” in this fashion, questioning the relationship between the

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

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This large end to see a completely different subdivided tray holds enough world, deafeningly loud and vi- Miyake’s nigiri special is served beautifully in Japanese traditional sushi oke. the ensuing head rush, but purist sushi lovers might find this courses to feed two people, or brant. Combining good cheap treatment heavy handed. perhaps one hungry college Japanese food with frat-party Not wanting to dwell on linebacker. energy, Miyake stands apart. ■ Rowdy and affordable: flaws, I should mention a few After miso soup and tsuke- minor disappointments. The mono salad (shredded greens Miyake lives on edamame, whole soy pods, did- with sesame wasabi dressing), n’t seem fresh and were flavor- the combination arrived with six Miyake, 140 University Ave., Palo Sushi on a college student budget less. The cold unsalted beans pieces of tuna sashimi, veg- Alto; (650) 323-9449 failed to pop easily from their etable tempura with butterfly Hours: Mon. - Thu. 11:30 a.m. - by Robert Rich pods, as they do when freshly shrimp, three small gyoza (pot- 10 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11 boiled. stickers), an entire cutlet of p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.; customers would yell even loud- have a warm connection with Likewise, the unagi nigiri chicken breast teriyaki, and a Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. er. the sushi-boat bar Miyake. (freshwater eel, $2.45) arrived filet of teriyaki salmon. Addi- Atmosphere: Noisy and rowdy on I My wife and I ate there on When Miyake moved across Friday and Saturday nights when cold and lacked the usual driz- tions included pickled cabbage, the street on University Avenue our first date, 15 years ago. For zle of sweet teriyaki sauce. I edamame, half orange and a college students chow down on and High Street a decade later, a recent graduate without big prefer unagi that comes freshly bowl of rice. sushi while strobe lights pulse they found a venue large enough overhead. On weekdays, the money, it provided an affordable broiled and warm. With its All items arrived hot off the to contain the rowdy energy, es- restaurant is much more drab. balance between good food and sweet fattiness it feels like grill. The tempura sizzled with pecially on weekends. Our re- casual vibe. dessert. hot oil and crisp breading, but cent visits on weekday evenings When Miyake opened in Apart from these quibbles, I the oil tasted a bit overused. The ✔ found the energy lackluster by Reservations Banquet 1985, it offered the best sushi enjoyed the broad selection of chicken and salmon tasted ex- comparison — my wife and I bargain in Palo Alto. It occupied bargain sushi. The Poki Maki cellent, with good char from the ✔ Credit cards ✔ Catering could actually have a conversa- a room so narrow that patrons (spicy tuna roll, $2.15) had a grill. The teriyaki sauce impart- tion without yelling. Lot Parking Outdoor could barely squeeze between generous filling of feisty fish. ed a balanced light flavor, nei- seating On Friday and Saturday, how- ✔ the sushi-boat bar and a single The firm-fleshed Saba (pickled ther too salty nor too sweet. Alcohol row of tables. ever, students still emerge from Noise level: mackerel, $1.95) tasted light The beef sukiyaki arrived in a Takeout campus, and the party seems ✔ Avg to loud Sometimes the noise would and slightly fishy, as it should. wide iron pot, brimming with louder than ever. Disco lights Highchairs get deafening in that little room, Albacore, yellowtail and red thinly sliced lean beef, soft tofu, Bathroom swirl overhead as 20-somethings Cleanliness: hardly a romantic environment. snapper showed clean, fresh fla- cabbage, green onions and clear Wheelchair down sake-bombs (a cup of sake ✔ Avg. Staff would yell a loud greeting vors. bean thread noodles, all floating access dropped in a glass of beer). when customers walked in. Af- Some slightly pricier items of- in clear sweet beef broth. Al- I wondered if Miyake’s food ter a bit too much sake, some fer more complexity. Mirugai though the meat was a bit over-

Page 12 • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly INDIAN (continued) PUB GRUB Cafe Bombay 948-9463 The Rose & Crown 327-ROSE 4546 El Camino, Los Altos 547 Emerson Street, Palo Alto at San Antonio Casual British Pub with award-winning fish & Lunch, Dinner, Buffets Everyday chips, bangers, soups, salads & sandwiches. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm Sat & Sun 12:30-2 am Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto SEAFOOD Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 Seafood Dinners from 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto $5.95 to $9.95 Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies

AFGHAN & PERSIAN CUISINE CHINESE (continued) VEGETARIAN ITALIAN Paradise (650) 968-5949 Hunan Garden 565-8868 Garden Fresh Asian Cuisine 961-7795 1350 Grant Rd. #15B, Mt. View 3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Oregano’s 941-3600 1245 W. El Camino, Mountain View Authentic Afghan & Persian cuisine. Charcoal Incredible Seafood, Vegetables • 7 days 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Open Daily • Lunch • Dinner • To Go grilled kabobs. Lunch special $6.99 Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms THAI Jing Jing 328-6885 Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto 417 California Ave, Palo Alto Bangkok Bay (650) 365-5369 AMERICAN Spicy Szechwan, Hunan, Food To Go, Delivery Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining 825 El Camino Real, Redwood City Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 www.jingjingonline.com Newly redecorated and refreshed! 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Range: $5.00-13.00 JAPANESE & SUSHI Krung Siam 322-5900 Mei Long 961-4030 423 University Ave., Palo Alto Arikato 988-8686 867 El Camino Real, Mtn. View King of Krung Siam 960-7077 ★★★★ 1040 A-1 Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View — San Jose Mercury News 194 Castro St., Mtn. View Cook Book Restaurant 321-7500 Top Rating in Zagat 2002 Next to Costco/101 Rengstorff exit 127 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto & San Francisco Focus Grand Opening Specials For breakfast-out-of-the-ordinary! Tue-Sat 7am-3pm, Sun & Hol. 8am-3pm Ming’s 856-7700 Fuki Sushi 494-9383 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Open 7 days a Week The Duck Club 322-1234 www.mings.com 100 El Camino Real in the Stanford Park Hotel, Menlo Park. American Regional cuisine New Tung Kee 947-8888 MEXICAN Search a complete listing of 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Celia’s Restaurant 843-0643 local restaurant reviews by Voted MV Voice Best ‘01 & 02’ 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto location or type of food on: Hobee’s 856-6124 Prices start at $3.50 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Family owned for 28 years on the Peninsula PaloAltoOnline.com Also at Town & Country Village, Palo Alto Palo Alto 327-4111 Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 online Peking Duck 856-3338 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Mexican Cuisine & Cantina Knuckle’s at Hyatt Rickey’s 843-2521 We also deliver. 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 Pasta, Steaks and Seafood Su Hong—Menlo Park 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Week- Dining Phone: 323–6852 nites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm To Go: 322–4631 BURMESE Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 ooff tthehe wweekeek 8 years in a row! Rangoon 325-8146 408 California Ave, Palo Alto 565 Bryant St., Palo Alto Huge menu • Homestyle Recipes Wonderfully exotic and inexpensive Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 Cook Book 11:30-2 Mon-Sat; 5-9:30 Mon-Tues; 5-10 Fri & Sat 168 University Ave., Palo Alto PIZZA Award-winning food. Catering/To Go 127 Town & Country Fandango Pizza 494-2928 CALIFORNIA CUISINE (Formerly Round Table Pizza) Village 4290 Bistro & Bar 857-0787 3407 Alma Street, Palo Alto 4290 El Camino, Palo Alto FRENCH New name, same great service Palo Alto in the Crowne Plaza Cabaña Chez TJ 964-7466 Hotel 938 Villa St., Mountain View 321-7500 CAFES Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm Pizza My Heart 327-9400 “Outrageously good” New French-American 220 University Ave., Palo Alto Cafe Borrone 327-0830 fare —Zagat 2003 Range: $1.50-16.50 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Open 7 Days • Art & Music Le Petit Bistro 964-3321 1405 El Camino Real, Mountain View Pizz’a Chicago 424-9400 HAPPY NEW Early Bird Dinner 5:30 - 6; $4 Off 4115 El Camino Real., Palo Alto CHINESE Entree This IS the best pizza in town YEAR! Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 INDIAN 1067 N. San Antonio Road on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos Amber India Restaurant 968-7511 MV Ramona’s Pizza 322-2181 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in Santana Row (408)248-5400 2313 Birch St. Palo Alto, Palo Alto Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” Only Indian Rest. for 9 years: Chron’s Free Delivery • N.Y. Hand-Spun Pizza “Bay Area Top 100”

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Page 13 Voted Best in Silicon Valley Magazine Japanese Food to Go! Eating Out Ristorante Don Giovanni DELIVERY* or Take-Out *min, Order $20 NOW SERVING LET US HOST YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS Following are condensed versions, in alpha- betical order, of longer restaurant reviews Banquet Facility • Parties • Catering • Corporate Meetings published in the Weekly over the past sev- 25 to 250 people $ 25 eral years. This week’s reviews begin where 235 Castro Street. Mountain View. CA 94041 the list ended one week ago. 6 Price Guide: (Beverages not included in Reservations (650) 961-9749 • www.dongiovannis.com average meal prices) $ - Average meal per person less than $10 $$ - Average meal • Special Combo Obento $10-$15 $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 • Sushi • Combo Sushi • Vegetarian sushi Gyros Gyros, 498 University Ave., Palo Lunch & Dinner Available Alto (650) 327-0107 True to its name, the beef and lamb gyros are at the top of the list. This is a no frills takeout place with CALL NOW! 650 323-9449 a few tables inside and another few outside. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.- Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $ (Reviewed January MIYAKE 7, 2000) 140 University Ave, Palo Alto • www.miyake-usa.com Hahn’s Hibachi, 460 Ramona St, Palo We accept Visa & Mastercard Alto (650) 323-2555 Many of the sup- posedly Korean dishes served here are really American fare. Hahn’s boasts 15 two- seat tables on the inside and three cafe-style tables out front. Simple yet classy atmosphere. Mon-Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun 5- 9:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed December 6, 2002) Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capis- trano Ave., Princeton-by-the-Sea (650) Reservations Always Accepted 728-2739 Home of perhaps the best outdoor patio in all of Half Moon Bay, this mi- Award Winning German-Style Lagers crobrew always has a crowd waiting to get in, especially for the wonderful handcrafted Premium Liquors & Beverages beers. A seafood-based menu goes beyond typical pub grub, including terrific fish Fresh Squeezed Juices tacos. Daily 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $$ (Re- New Specialty Drink Menu viewed July 27, 2001) Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Cas- Daily Food Specials • Children’s Menu tro St., Mountain View (650) 964-8881 This simple restaurant features some of the Sunday - Wednesday 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM best Chinese food for the price in Moun- tain View. Among the house specialties are Thursday - Saturday 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM General Tso’s Chicken, kung pao scallops with peanuts in a spicy brown sauce and 640 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA prawns in walnut cream sauce. Daily (650) 323-7723 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m. $$ (Re- viewed November 7, 1997) Higashi West, 632 Emerson St., Palo Alto (650) 323-WEST Stylish East/West cuisine, with a heavy emphasis on sushi. Sushi bar, cascading waterfall sculpture on the wall, track lighting. Try the ELT (eel, let- Ridgeside Café tuce and tomato roll). Reservations recommended. Mon-Sat 5-10 p.m. $$$ (Re- viewed October 25, 1998) Homma’s Brown Rice Sushi, 2363-B Birch St., Palo Alto (650) 327-6118 Nat- UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! ural sushi with brown rice, vegetarian sushi. Homma’s Brown Rice Sushi has the feel of a hidden secret that only savvy lo- NEW DINING ROOM NOW OPEN! cals know about. No-frills, self-service. A must for the health-conscious. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sat. ★★★ 12-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed –San Jose Mercury News June 16, 2000) Hunan Garden, 3345 El Camino Real, Breakfast 7am-11am • Lunch 11am-2:30 Palo Alto (650) 565-8868 Opened in 1998, it may well be the prettiest Chinese Dinner 5pm-9:00 • 7 days a week restaurant on the Peninsula. The kicker is: Best Brunch in area on Weekends! the food is just as delightful. Look for Chi- nese-American classics and more sophisticated Chinese fare. Daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-9:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed 3140 ALPINE ROAD • PORTOLA VALLEY October 9, 1998) i Fratelli, 388 Main St., Los Altos (650) LADERA COUNTRY SHOPPER • 854-4166 941-9636 The menu changes approxi-

THE HOTTEST PLACE IN TOWN! JING JING Happy Holidays From Chinese ORIGINAL Szechwan Hunan Gourmet IT’S HOT! WE REALLY MEAN IT! • Chef’s Special Orange Peel Beef • Prawns in Garlic Sauce • Hunan Lamb • Szechwan Dan Dan Mein restaurant & wine bar • Whole Fish in Szechwan Hot Bean Sauce We also offer mild food and special Vegetarian & Seafood Menus. Live Jazz every Tuesday and Friday Food To Go • Delivery www.jingjingonline.com lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch Reservations Accepted open till midnight 650-328-6885 Fax 328-8889 3750 Fabian Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 tel. 650.424.3900 fax 650.424.3903 www.stoarestaurant.com 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto (cross street University Ave., Downtown) Page 14 • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out FREEFREE mately every six weeks or so, with a range of straightforward contemporary Italian BRIXBURGER!BRIXBURGER! pastas and risottos. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun.-Wed. 5-9 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 5- BBuyuy aanyny BBurger*urger* oorr SSandwichandwich aandnd ggetet 9:30 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed May 8, 1998) a FFREEREE BBRIXBURGER!RIXBURGER! ((upup ttoo $$4.654.65 vvalue)alue) Iberia, 1026 Alma St., Menlo Park (650) 325-8981 Spanish classic at a relocated *Some restrictions apply. site, now in Menlo Park. Menu is dominat- Expires 1/9/04 ed by olives, seafood, garlic, and toma- toes. Also known for its authentic Spanish tapas. Mon.-Fri. 12 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; Mon.- Voted Sun. 5:30-10 p.m. $$$$ (Reviewed No- “BEST BURGER” vember 3, 2000) by Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana, 520 Cowper the Almanac St., Palo Alto (650) 853-3888 Il Fornaio serves outstanding Italian fare - homemade Parent & Child Classes pastas and grilled meats shine. Excellent (Ages newborn-24 months) wine list. Popular breakfast with the corpo- 1246 El Camino Real, Menlo Park rate and dot-com crowd. Fabulous outdoor Educational and Social Activities for Children (650) 321-3300 courtyard. Weekend brunch is a great way 20950 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino to start the day. Reservations recommend- Parenting skills (408) 446-2749 ed. Mon. - Thu. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m. - midnight; Sat. 8 a.m. - midnight; New Friendships Sun. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. $$$-$$$$ (Reviewed August 29, 2003) Connections to Jewish Community In-N-Out Burger, 1159 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View ((800)) 786-1000 Like its Enrollment Open For January Classes L.A. homeland, there is so much hype sur- Classes on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday rounding In-N-Out Burger that it would be tough to live up to expectations. It’s burg- 9:30-11:00am ers, fries, shakes. Sun.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.- JAZZ 1 a.m. ; Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. $ Call 650-852-3541 (Reviewed June 26, 1998) 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels, 477 S. California CHRIS O’HARA, GUITAR St., Palo Alto (650) 329-0700 Authentic bagels - boiled not steamed - in 17 vari- NATHAN PEASE, BASS eties, spreads and more served at this kosher bagel shop. Lunch choices include pizza, salad and bagel sandwiches. Mon.- Fri. 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. $ (Reviewed December 22, 2000) Janta Indian Cuisine, 369 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto (650) 462-5903 Tandoori spe- “Solid Italian Food cialties, lamb, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes. This family-owned restaurant cooks everything from scratch and pro- at Fair Prices” vides attentive service. Small and cozy. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. noon- AT 2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $$$ Palo Alto Weekly (Reviewed April 29, 1994) Jidaiya, 330 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto (650) THE 325-2696 This authentic sushi bar offers DESIGN & MARK PHOTOGRAPHY: EASTMAN solid, reasonably priced food and the am- biance is always festive, bordering on fre- netic. Recommended are the vegetable ROSE & CROWN tempura, spicy tuna roll, hamachi negi and miso soup. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed May 5, 2000) RISTORANTE John Bentley’s, 2991 Woodside Road, EVERY SUNDAY 7:30–10:30 P.M. Woodside (650) 851-4988 Elegant, inti- 547 EMERSON STREET, PALO ALTO (650) 327-7673 mate dining in Woodside’s original old fire- 417 California Ave., Palo Alto house; contemporary American menu with www.theroseandcrownpub.net lots of surprises. Reservations recom- 650-327-9390 • www.spalti.com mended. Lunch Tues.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. $$$$ (Re- viewed April 25, 1997) Juban, 712 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 473-6458 Grills are built into each tabletop and the waitstaff is more than Cafe pro bono restaurant happy to let you know how long to grill the The chicken and where best to place the scal- Holidays lops on the heat. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 5- 9:30 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed June 19, 1998) wearing you out? jZcool, 827 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 325-3665 The cooking style reflects Call and order our a healthful sensibility, with food simply and respectfully treated. The cafe has a breezy, eat-in-or-takeout approach and specializes award winning in cold salads and desserts. Mon. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $ (Reviewed February 18, 2000) pizza. Kamei Japanese House, 240 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 964-6990 Kamei Now open for lunch & dinner Sun.-Fri. has a large menu that goes beyond the usual teriyaki, tempura and sushi, and is one of the few Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area that features “robata” cuisine, or Japan’s version of barbecue. Lunch Mon.- Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-3 p.m.; dinner Mon.-Thurs., Sun. 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 5-11 p.m. $ (Reviewed April 28, 1995) Menlo Park Excellent Menu with Distinctive New Daily Specials, Looking for a place to eat? 1001 El Camino Real and your old favorites at very friendly prices. We are proud to present our online restaurant 324-3486 database at PaloAltoOnline.com. Clicking on Pizzza-2-Go Full Bar • Extensive Wine List “Restaurants”. Search by name of restaurant, 989 El Camino Real Call for Catering and Parties type of food, city, or even by areas within cities. 328-1556 Each restaurant listing pops up with a short Los Altos review and the option to read the full article, if 227 First St. available. 941-9222 2437 Birch Street, Palo Alto 326-1626

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Page 15 GoThe ingsbest of what’s happening On on the Midpeninsula Special Events versity, Building 200, Room 34, Stanford. Talks/Authors www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. Carnival of Orchids: Show and Sale The Attention Deficit Disorder and Bipolar Peninsula Orchid Society 2004 show and Mars Center Opening NASA Ames Re- Disorders Thu. Jan. 8, 7:15-9:30 p.m. 123sale, Jan. 3-4 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily ex- search Center. Interactive “Mars rover” Matthew Stubblefield, M.D., Palo Alto 3 hour parking hibits, lectures and demonstrations on yard, Mars wall video, transmissions from adult/child neuropsychiatrist. ADHD and orchid culture, growing and potting tips, Mars Exploration Rover mission, for ages Bipolar Affective Disorder both represent and plant sales. Admission: $5 adults, $3 3-adult. Open through June 2004. Call chronic brain chemistry imbalances. seniors, disabled and children over 12. for daily schedule. NASA Ames Research Symptoms and treatment will be dis- for the holidays Community Activities Building, 1400 Center, Main Gate, Moffett Field exit from cussed. Open to the public. $7 tax de- Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. Call 365- 101, Mountain View. Call 604-6274. ductible donation. Friends Meeting In the new bird-themed 1765. penorchidsoc.org. www.arc.nasa.gov. House (rear of lot), 957 Colorado Ave., Digging into Archaeology: A Hands-on Mountain View Center Linda Gass, fiber Palo Alto. Call 329-9443. www.kpinst. Family Fair Hands-on activities and Bryant/Lytton Garage and mixed media. Mon., Wed., Fri., org. demos led by real archaeologists in San noon-1 p.m. and one hour prior to public Humanist Forum “Reinventing Capital- Seven floors, seven hundred spaces. Includes bicycle lockers, Francisco for the Archaeological Insti- performances. Jan. 5-March 1. Mountain ism,” a talk by Bill Jacobsen, Jan. 4, 11 restrooms and electric vehicle outlets. tute’s conference. Mini dig, skeletons, ar- View Center, 500 Castro Street, Moun- a.m. Mitchell Park Center, 3800 Middle- tifacts, storytelling, ancient costumes and tain View. www.mvcpa.com. field Road, Palo Alto. Call 328-6659. Visit Also available for the holidays at the High/Alma much more. Jan. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www.humanists.org South garage and the University/Ramona garage. $4/child, $6/adult, $12 family. Hilton San Pacific Art League “Small Works,” all- Larry Everest, “Oil, Power and Empire” Francisco Hotel and Towers, 333 O’Far- media show, through Jan. 8. Mon.-Fri. 9 Tue. Jan. 6, 7 p.m. Larry Everest dis- rell Street (at Mason), Call (415) 923- a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pacific cusses his book “Oil, Power and Empire: 7560. http://www.archaeological.org. Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Iraq and the U.S. Global Agenda,” a his- Call 321-3891. tory of U.S. intervention against Iraq and Concerts Palo Alto Art Center “Is Money, Mon- its consequences. Free. Program will be Dia de los Reyes Concert Celebration ey?” Artists using currency as the medi- broadcast throughout January on Cable Musical works from Hispanic Baroque to um for their work; “For the Love of It — Channels 27 and 28. Community Media contemporary Cuban. Jan. 9. $20 gener- Prints form the Smith Andersen Gallery,” Center (Wheelchair accessible), 900 San al, $15 seniors, students; children and Tue.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. from Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-326- youth 18 and under, free. Tickets at the 7-10 p.m.; Sun. from 1-5 p.m., through 8837. www.peaceandjustice.org. door or in advance by phoning (415) Jan. 4. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Technology and Society Committee 431-4234. First Presbyterian Church, Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. Luncheon Forum Cordelia Willis, criminal- 25th and Hacienda, San Mateo. www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter. ist, Santa Clara County Crime Laborato- www.corohispano.org/Home.html ry, will explain how DNA and other new Peterson Gallery “Felipe Ehrenberg: A techniques can solve cases that were un- Rolando Morales Group Jan. 2 at 9 p.m. Neologist’s Art and Archive.” Mon.-Fri. 10 $12-$14. Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, solvable twenty years ago. “Solving a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. Crimes in the Future,” will be held on Redwood City. Call 369-4119. www.fox- from 1-6 p.m. through March 15. Cecil H. dream.com Tue., Jan. 6, 11:45 a.m. Lunch $8.50, Green Library, Second floor, Stanford. $9.50 for nonmembers. Golden Wok Roy Rogers and Norton Buffalo Jan. 3 Call 725-1020, or 723-3150. at 8 p.m.; $18-$20. Little Fox, 2209 Restaurant, 895 Villa St., Mountain View. Broadway, Redwood City. Call 369-4119. “Portraits by a Victorian Photographer” Call 969-7215. www.foxdream.com Julia Margaret Cameron’s “willfully imper- The Challenge of Faith in 2004 The FOG Trio Performing works by fect” photographic portraits, including Author/lecturer/humorist Anne Lamott Brahms, Jan. 4, plus meet the artists those of Alfred, Lord Tennyson; Charles speaks on how faith works in her life, hors d’oeuvres reception. Call for infor- Darwin; and botanist Marianne North. why she has hope, how she communi- mation. Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Dr., Through Feb. 29. Cantor Arts Center at cates those values. Sun., Jan. 11, 4 p.m. Burlingame. 762-1130. Stanford University, Stanford. Call 650- $25. Benefits St. Elizabeth Seton School, Grades K - 8 723-4177. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. Palo Alto. Call for tickets or send check to TMC, P.O. Box 60061, Palo Alto Innovative program builds confidence, Auditions Stanford Art Spaces “Three Photogra- 94306. Also available at the door. Seton Peninsula POPS Orchestra Auditions phers,” Sandra Chandler, Jeffrey A. School, 1095 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. creativity and academic excellence. Auditions for Peninsula POPS Orchestra Davis, Marie-Jo Mont-Reynaud, through Call 856-7702. www.thomasmerton.org. Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. and Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Call or email for appointment. First United Center for Integrated Systems Art Family and Kids Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Spaces, Stanford University, Stanford. Individualized, self-directed program Palo Alto. Call 856-8432. www.peninsu- Call 725-3622. cis.stanford.edu/~mari- Baby Story time A monthly infant lapsit lapops.org. gros. program for pre-18 months. Jan. 5 at “The Hobbit” Palo Alto Children’s The- atre auditions on Jan. 6-7 at 3:45 p.m. Proven, Montessori approach for “The Hobbit,” a musical. Open to OF NOTE ages 8 through high school. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield State-of-the-art facility (January 2004) Road, Palo Alto. Call 463-4930. West Bay Opera Chorus West Bay Opera auditions for the men’s chorus for Hands-on learning, low student-teacher ratio Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” on Tue. Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Performance dates are Feb. 13-22. The opera will be sung in Rich international and cultural program Italian. Previous vocal/stage experience desirable, not required. The Holt Building, 221 Lambert Ave., Palo Alto. Call 494- Flexible day, year-round program 3909. www.wbopera.org/chorus/. Exhibits Cameras from the MOAH Collection Visit our website to see why Bowman may be Free exhibit, overview of 119 old and un- the right school for your child. Then schedule usual camera styles and capabilities from the last century. Includes a camera dis- atour by calling 650-813-9131. guised as a cigarette lighter featured in the movie Roman Holiday. Through March. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321- www.bowmanschool.org 1004. www.moah.org. Cantor Center for Visual Arts “The Be- Current location New location (Jan 2004) ginning of Seeing: Tribal Art and the Pic- tographs of Adolph Gottlieb,” through Jan. 4; “Hudson River School: Master- Kathy Sharpe, New paintings 4000 Middlefield Road 4000 Terman Drive works from the Wadsworth Atheneum Chicago-born artist Kathy Sharpe’s oil paintings and watercolors are Museum of Art,” through Jan. 8; “Por- Palo Alto, CA 94303 Palo Alto, CA 94306 traits by a Victorian Photographer,” inspired by nature and still life. “Red/white Floral,” in oil and linen Tel: 650-813-9131 Tel: 650-813-9131 through Jan. 31; “Fictional Worlds, Virtual (pictured above), and new works are on display January 6 through 31 Experiences: Storytelling and Computer at Gallery 9, 143 Main Street, Los Altos. An artist reception will take Games,” through March 28; “When is a place Thursday, January 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Bowman International School is a non-profit educational organization ‘Portrait’ Not a Portrait?” Through Jan. which does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed or national origin 31. Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. Tue.-Sat. from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 941-7969. until 8 p.m. Call 723-4177. Stanford Uni- Page 16 • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Goings On

11:00 a.m. Children’s Library, 1276 Harri- available. E-mail;ggothg.com or call 322- covered. The instructor, a college-cre- Call 650-691-1200. www.openspace. meeting of the Menlo Art League. Jan. 8 et St., Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. 3760. dentialed teacher with a Master’s degree, org. at 7:30 p.m. at the Menlo Recreation www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids- Health studied in Germany with the Stanford-in- Explorer Hike Wed., Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m.- Center. Open to the public. Menlo Recre- teens. Germany program. Tuesdays; 7-9 p.m.; 2 p.m. Docents Siefken Krieger, Dennis ation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. Happy Birds! Live bird show returns with Healing Demonstration/Lecture Fifth Jan. 13-March 2; Fee: $86. Palo Alto Smith, and Jim Rea as they make new Call 323-5716. tricks by parrots, cockatiels, and other Degree Blackbelt and International Taek- High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, discoveries this fall. “Explorer Hikes” are Fuchsia Color in the Garden The Fuch- beautiful birds. All ages welcome. Wed., wondo champion Timothy Dunphy, heal- Palo Alto. Call 329-3752. offered once or more per month, are sia Society meets Tue., Jan. 6 at 7:30 Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. Woodside Library, 3140 ing techinque of Chi Aura Integration. Jumpstart Signing Workshop Learn to moderately-paced, about 3 to 5 miles, p.m. Jane Horning speaker, slides and Woodside Road, Woodside. Thu., Jan. 8, 7-9 p.m. Free. East West use ASL (American Sign Language) to and vary in elevation change. Meet at the interactive lecture. Refreshments. No Bookshop, 324 Castro St., Mountain reduce frustrations and enhance connec- VTA parking lot. Windy Hill Open Space “The Bremen Town Musicians” Musical View. Call 988-9800. eastwest.com. charge. Hillview Community Center, 97 production for children in grades K-5 on tions between parents and infants. For Preserve, Call 650-691-1200. Meditative Yoga Morning and evening Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 322-8878. Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Mitchell Park Library, families with children 0-12 months. Ba- www.openspace.org. yoga, and a TGIF De-Stress class taught 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call bies welcome. Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Grass Plug Planting Acterra’s by Andrea Lenox in the tradition of Sw. 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/li- $45/family. Blossom Birth Services, 1000 Arastradero Preserve Stewardship Pro- Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar School of Religion/Spirituality brary/kids-teens. Elwell Court, Palo Alto. Call 964-7380. ject on Saturday, Jan. 10. Help plant sev- Yoga, India. Jan. 5-Feb. 6. Mondays www.blossombirth.com. eral native grass species. No experience A Time of Promise Rev. Amy Zucker 6:15-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 Meditation for Successful Living Thu. necessary. Bring lunch, water and talks about the role of promises and res- a.m., Fridays 5:30-6:45 p.m. Unity Teen Activities Jan. 8-29, 4-class series, $40. Basic gloves. Meet at the parking lot on olutions in personal lives and in the Church, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Teen Art Class For 12 weeks starting meditation technique taught by Yoganan- Arastradero Road just north of Page Mill church community. Music by Bonnie Alto. Call 857-0919. Jan. 9, on Friday nights, 6:30-8:30 p.m. da. Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino at 10 a.m. Arastradero Preserve, Berg, vocal and guitar. Sun., Jan. 4, 9:30 2 weeks each, painting, collage, sculp- Real, Palo Alto. Call 323-3363. Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 650 and 11 a.m. Unitarian Universalist ture and cartooning. Pacific Art League, Classes/Workshops www.anandapaloalto.org. 303-2777. www.Acterra.org. Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 650- Choices for Sustainable Living Explore Mind-Body Skills for Coping and Grow- Welcome the New Year Sun., Jan. 4 Road, Palo Alto. Call 494-0541. 321-3891. www.pacificartleague.org. issues about sustainability, meet like- ing Class will present mind body skills, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Five-mile adventure www.uucpa.org. minded others, and share ideas/actions which are invaluable assets for managing down to Peters Creek with docent Paul Sunday Service Dedicated to for living more lightly on the Earth. Partic- reactions to others and situations. Skills Vadopalas. Climb the Long Ridge Trail to Seniors Paramhansa Yogananda Sun., Jan. 4 ipant-led study group addressing ecolog- for improving performance of daily activi- lunch near the Wallace Stegner bench. Acupuncture A painless treatment using Meditation 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.; Service 10 ically sustainable lifestyles, communities ties and functions at home, at work, in Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, Palo ultra-thin needles that are used only a.m.-11:30 a.m. The blessing of the guru and organizations. Pre-register. Jan. 6- public, and in facilitating self-improve- Alto. Call 650-691-1200. www.open- once. By appointment. $15. Every Mon- in his guiding love and wisdom for all March 9 from 7:30-9 p.m. Peninsula ment. Tuesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 3. $75 space.org. day starting Jan. 5. Avenidas, 450 Bryant Conservation Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Hoover Pavilion, Call 723-9649. hip.stan- devotees, will be the focus of the service. St., Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. Road, Palo Alto. Call 962-9876, ext. 309. ford.edu. Chants and music. Ananda Sangha, Avenidas Transportation Programs First www.Acterra.org. Collage Creating collages of odd juxta- Clubs/Meetings 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org. in monthly series of free talks on local Drawing-Beyond the Basics All levels positions and associations with newspa- Black Sheep Handweavers Guild Meets transportation options. Second Thursday drawing class. Review of basic drawing per and magazine clippings. 10-1 p.m. Thu., Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Speaker Jane of each month. Jan. 8, an overview of The Power of the Master Mind Jan. 7, skills, to unusual drawing subjects; giant Wed. Jan. 7-March 10 from 10 a.m.-1 Przybysz, executive director of the San 7-9 p.m. Explore the concept of The upcoming guided transit tours with insects, mysterious collage birds in a p.m. Fee: $130resident/$142 nonresi- Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Will Amanda Jones from City of Palo Alto. Master Mind Principle and the use of the roomscape, disappearing fortune cook- dent. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell show textiles and speak about the re- 2004 Master Mind Journal. Groups will Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call ies, nature drawings. Mondays 7-10 p.m. Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. search at the museum. Guests $5. First 326-5362. be created that continue to meet on a Starts Jan. 5. Fee: $130 resident; $142 www.paenjoy.org. United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton regular basis outside of class. UNITY Ballroom Dance Instruction Fri. Jan. 9 nonresident. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Ave., Palo Alto. Call 948 0705. www.tex- Palo Alto Community Church, 3391 Mid- and every Friday. Basic steps of waltz, Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. Film tilelinks.com/blacksheep. dlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 494-7222. two-step, fox trot and other dances. No www.paenjoy.org. Business Improvement District (BID) Spangenberg Theatre Jan. 2-4: “The www.unitypaloalto.org. partner or experience necessary. Free. Folk Dance Class Outreach Discussion of the proposed Folk Dance class Station Agent,” and “School of Rock.” 1:30-3:30 p.m. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., taught by Marcel Vinokur. Beginners wel- Downtown BID and how it could affect The Wisdom of India Yoga on a deeply Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. Call for times 780 Arastradero Road, business. Panel speakers include two spiritual level incorporating meditation, come, no partners necessary. Mondays, Palo Alto. Call 354-8263. Friday at the Movies “Anger Manage- beginning Jan. 5 from 7:30-10 p.m. Fee BID executives, a commercial developer philosophy and more esoteric yogic ment” with Jack Nicholson and Adam for 11-week fall quarter $24 residents, and a former Mtn. View City planner. practices. Inspired by Sw. Satyananda Sandler. Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. Room 216. $36 nonresidents. Drop-in $5. Los Altos- Environment Thu. Jan. 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. The Gar- Saraswati, Bihar School of Yoga, India, Free for Avenidas members, $1 for non- Hillview Community Center , Call 327- Earthquake Walk Sun., Jan. 4, 2-4:30 den Court Hotel, 520 Cowper St., Palo and taught by Andrea Lenox. Jan. 7-Feb. members. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., 0759. p.m. Educational and historical walk Alto. 4. Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m. Unitarian Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. German Class Learn to speak, read, and looking for evidence found along the trail Featured Artist, Menlo Art League Palo Universalist Church, 505 E. Charleston Massage Thirty-minute appointments, write German with an emphasis on Ger- on a leisurely 2- to 3-mile hike. Los Tran- Alto artist and teacher Terry Eden gives Road, Palo Alto. Call 857-0919. $20. 24-hour cancellation policy. Thu. man conversation. Basic grammar also cos Open Space Preserve, Los Altos. an acrylics demonstration at the Jan. 8 (continued on page 18) Jan. 8 and all Tuesdays and Thursdays. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. Mindfulness Drop-in Group Wed. Jan. 7 and every Wednesday, 2 to 3 p.m. Gar- den Room. Free. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. Reiki Wed. Jan. 7 and every Wednes- GRAND OPENING day. $15 fee by appointment from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 24-hour cancellation policy. Healing treatment. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. Wednesday Night Skiing Downhill skiers. 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(continued from page 17) participants. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., through Jan. 29, 2004; Reception Jan. 2, Garden design is an art form. Palo Alto. Call 326-53652, ext. 17. 2004 from 5-8 p.m. Elizabeth Norton Spouse/Caregiver Support Group Jan. Studio; the upstairs gallery at the Pacific Volunteers 6 and 20. First and third Tuesdays, 10- Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. You Can Help Animals The Humane Ed- 11:30 a.m. Free. Room 216. Avenidas, Call 321-3891 or (408) 394-3316. ucation Network’s Menlo Park office has 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-5362, www.palpa.org. volunteer opportunities for clerical typ- ext. 16. Viewpoints Gallery “Baby, It’s Cold Out- ists, writers, editors, graphic artists, File- side,” paintings and pottery by member maker, Mac hardware and software help. artists Jan. 5-31. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 Flexible hours on weekdays, weekends Art Galleries p.m. Sun. 11a.m.-3 p.m. Viewpoints and evenings. Humane Education Net- Art21 European Art, contemporary Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. Call work, 3027 Barney Ave., Menlo Park. works, through Jan. 9. Call 566-1381. (650) 941-5789. Call 854-8921. www.hennet.org. Art21, 539 Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 566- EVERETT LANDSCAPE 1381. www.art21.us. Keeble and Shuchat Photography “El Community Events Support Groups Friends of the Library Book Discussion Landscape Design & Installation • Consultation Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Alma de Galicia (the Soul of Galicia)” photographs by Jane Lowy Reber. Black Group This month’s book is Tobias Ongoing support group. Jan. 6, 1:30-3 Wolfe’s “This Boy’s Life” meeting is from Project Management • External General Contracting p.m., Free. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s and white prints on view from a little- known region of Spain. Through Jan. 15. Jan. 8, 7:45-9 p.m. Lucie Stern Commu- Association. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., nity Center Fireside Room, 1305 Middle- Palo Alto. Call 326-5362. Keeble and Shuchat Photography, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 325-6010. field Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. 650.363.0740 Collective Wisdom Jan. 7, first of 10 www.fopalbookgroup.homestead.com. Wednesday sessions for senior support Modernbook/Gallery494 Barbara Bord- www.evlandllc.com nick, “Searching,” through Jan. 15; Marc Purple Star Thistle Rosette Removal group, 1:30-3 p.m. $30 fee for all ses- Acterra’s Arastradero Preserve Steward- sions. Pre-registration necessary for new Baptiste, black and white photographs, C-27#328563 through Jan. 8. Modernbook/Gallery494, ship Project on meets Fri. Jan. 9. Re- 494 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327- moval of purple star thistle rosettes. No 6325. www.modernbook.com. experience necessary. Bring lunch, wa- Pacific Art League January Gallery Ex- ter, and gloves. Meet at the parking lot hibit “Digital Domain,” 2-D and 3-D on Arastradero Road just north of Page works all media related to all things Mill at 9 a.m. Arastradero Preserve, Palo wired, including technology, electronics, Alto. Call 303-2777. www.Acterra.org. communication, hardware, software, Please take your seat! numbers. Jan. 5 from 5-8 p.m. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Dance Call 650-321-3891. www.pacifi- Make a Salsa Dance Party Learn Salsa cartleague.org. every Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. then ‘Portraits in Watercolor: Cats & Dogs” dance on through the night. $l0 per per- Marianne Rodgers, Mon.-Fri. from 9 son. Alberto’s Night Club, 736 W. Dana Come see our selection of ergonomic a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St., Mountain View. Call 567-9670. furniture, and enjoy the holidays in comfort! Istituto Educazione Italiana (IEI) Winter Offerings at Menlo College 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton Evening Classes 7:00 - 8:50 PM starting January 12, 2004. Beginning, Intermediate, Conversational Italian (classes are held to a maximum of 12 students for greatest effectiveness) Get to know Italy through our latest offering: Mini-Course – The Cities of Italy (4 meetings) Enrollment Open House: January 10th & 11th, 2004 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Russell International Center, Menlo College

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MOVIE TIMES SPANGENBERG STANFORD THEATRE THEATRE The Stanford Theatre is located at Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. Note: The Spangenberg Theatre is 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. The 21 Grams (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 10:35 a.m.; 3:05 & 7:45 p.m. located on the Gunn High School theatre is currently closed and will campus, 780 Arastradero Road, ✭✭✭ reopen at a later date. For more Bad Santa (R) 1/2 Century 16: 3:10, 5:20, 7:55 & 10:05 p.m. Palo Alto. Screenings are for information call (650) 324-3700. Big Fish (PG-13) ✭✭ CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For more information visit www.spangen- Calendar Girls (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 1:40, 4:20, 7:10 & 9:35 p.m. bergtheatre.com or call (650) (continued from previous page) Cheaper by the Dozen Century 16: 10:30 a.m.; 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45 & 10:10 p.m. Century 12: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 354-8220. (PG) ✭✭1/2 7:40 & 10 p.m. security (Bernie Mac) wise up to the cha- Cold Mountain (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:40, 3:50, 6:20, 7:15, 9:30 & 10:15 p.m. Century 12: 12:45, 3:55, 7:10 & 10:15 Looney Tunes: Back in Action rade. To complicate Willie’s life further, an p.m. (2003) “Looney Tunes” is a silly overweight 8-year-old boy (Brett Kelly) takes Willie for the real thing, latching on to him The Cooler (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 10:40 a.m.; 12:50, 3:10, 5:40, 8:05 & 10:35 p.m. and entertaining film that knows not to take itself too seriously. The rela- like an orphaned elf. “Bad Santa” will keep Elf (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 10:35 a.m.; 12:55 & 3:15 p.m. Century 12: 11:55 a.m.; 2:35 & 5 p.m. tionship between Bugs Bunny and you laughing on the car ride home and have Girl with a Pearl Earring Daffy Duck is thoroughly enjoyable; you stoked for an early Christmas. A must- Guild: 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also at 2:15 & 4:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at noon. see for filmgoers who like to walk on the (PG-13) ✭✭✭ they’re the animated Oscar and Felix or Kramden and Norton, con- wild side. Rated: R for pervasive language, The Haunted Mansion Century 16: 10:50 a.m. & 1:05 p.m. Century 12: 11:25 a.m.; 1:45, 4 & 7 p.m. stantly balancing healthy competi- strong sexual content and some violence. 1 (PG) ✭✭1/2 tion and a decades-old friendship. hour, 33 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Nov. 26, 2003) The Last Samurai (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:30, 3:55, 7:20 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 12:05, 3:30, 7:05 & 10:25 p.m. Brendan Fraser and Jenna Elfman The Lord of the Rings: Century 16: Century 12: are well cast as the hero and his 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.; 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, 6, 7, 8 & 10:15 p.m. 11 a.m.; leading lady, while Steve Martin has Big Fish ✭✭ The Return of the King noon, 1:40, 3:15, 4:15, 5:40, 7:30, 8:30 & 9:45 p.m. as much fun as possible with the (CineArts) Deviant director Tim Burton (PG-13) ✭✭✭✭ oddball role of Acme’s devious treads the brackish waters of family relation- Lost in Translation (R) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 1, 5:35 & 10:20 p.m. chairman. Fri. & Sat. at 3:30 p.m.; ships with mixed results. Edward Bloom ✭✭✭ Sun. at 2 p.m. (Albert Finney) is a master tale-teller, whose Love Actually (R) 1/2 CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1, 4, 7 & 9:50 p.m. gargantuan wanderlust has afforded him a Love Don’t Cost a Thing Century 12: 7:20 & 9:40 p.m. lifetime of material, fraught with monsters, School of Rock (2003) (PG-13) ✭1/2 Siamese-twin lounge singers and one very Unemployed Dewey Finn (Jack Master and Commander: big fish. Edward’s estranged son, Will (Billy Century 16: 1:15, 4:10, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Century 12: 10:10 p.m. Black) services society by rocking. Crudup), is not amused — not by his The Far Side of the World But Dewey needs some cash, father’s outsized truths, nor by his apparent (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 pronto. Miscommunication saves inability to divorce fact from fiction. Will has the day when he answers a call for Mona Lisa Smile Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:25, 5, 7:35 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 11 & 11:30 a.m.; 2:20, 4:55, left the family to escape his father’s far- ✭✭ roommate Ned Schneebly, pleading reaching shadow, only to find himself drawn (PG-13) 1/2 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. for an emergency substitute ✭✭✭ back in when Edward is taken ill. What fol- Monster (R) Aquarius: 7:15 & 9:45 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also at 11:45 a.m.; 2:15 & 4:45 p.m. teacher for Horace Green lows is Will’s personal journey to reconcile Paycheck (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 2:15, 5:05, 7:50 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:45 & Preparatory School. Desperate himself with the man and the myth that is Dewey poses as Ned to land the his dad. The majority of the movie’s whimsi- 10:25 p.m. job. Bored with the notion of such Peter Pan (PG) ✭✭✭ cal narrative is told by Edward the younger Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 2:20, 4:55, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Century 12: 11:20 a.m.; 1:55, 4:40, 7:15 & standard curriculum as geometry (Ewan McGregor), whose mythical exploits 9:55 p.m. and geography, “Mr. S” brainstorms fill “Fish” with colorful inanity. To love “Big Something’s Gotta Give Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:50, 4:40, 7:25 & 10:20 p.m. Century 12: 11:05 a.m.; 1:50, 5:05, 7:50 & his way to a brilliant plan. How Fish” is to fall for Edward’s capricious melo- (PG-13) ✭✭✭ about forming a band with the dramas. I, however, found them mawkish, 10:30 p.m. musically talented pre-teens and Stuck On You (PG-13) ✭✭✭ meaningless and altogether too narcissistic. Century 16: 10:45 a.m. entering them in the battle of the Color me a scrooge, but this is one big fish I The Triplets of Belleville Aquarius: 6:45 & 9:15 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also at 11:30 a.m.; 1:45 & 4:20 p.m. bands, a local music contest that can’t swallow. Rated: PG-13 for language (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 nets the winner a $20,000 check? and adult situations. 2 hours. — J.A. Fri. & Sat. at 5:15 p.m.; Sun. at (Reviewed Dec. 24, 2003) 3:45 p.m. ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding Calendar Girls ✭✭✭ The Station Agent (2003) Finbar (Century 16) Chris and Annie (Helen Mirren McBride (Peter Dinklage) is one of and Julie Walters, respectively) live the good Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) those memorable people — a taci- life in a small English village. Their days are Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) turn dwarf who’s growing tired of filled with children, husbands and their good the cause celebre his lack of height work for the local Women’s Institute. Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (365-9000) commands. Determined to live his Satisfied with life but wearying of pointless Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) life in peace, Fin takes up residence lectures on the splendid and diverse uses of in an abandoned old train depot in broccoli, the women search in vain for a CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) rural Newfoundland, N.J., where he meaningful project. Unfortunately one lands Spangenberg: 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto (354-8220) meets two locals, an ebullient cook in their lap when Annie’s husband is diag- and serial conversationalist (Bobby nosed with terminal leukemia. Determined to Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) Cannavale) and an attractive make his death meaningful, the gals glom Internet address: For show times, plot synopses trailers and more information about films playing, visit Palo Alto Online artist/divorcee (Patricia Clarkson). onto a great idea: Raise money to replace Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 6 the mangy furniture in the neighborhood at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ p.m. hospital’s cancer ward. Dogged about thinking outside of the box, the pair settles on a major eyebrow-raiser — a year-long calendar featuring the local women performing the feminine tasks of cake icing, flower ® GOLDEN GLOBE® NOMINATIONS arranging and cider-pressing — in the nude. INCLUDING “Calendar” never loses sight of its charm or GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS persistent spirit, intent on celebrating the 4 gutsy feat of a group of extraordinary BEST PICTURE COMEDY women. Rated: PG-13 for nudity, adult situ- BEST ACTORCOMEDY BEST ACTRESSCOMEDY ations, mild profanity. 1 hour, 48 minutes. — 2Jack Nicholson Diane Keaton J.A. (Reviewed Dec. 26, 2003) Cheaper by the Dozen ✭✭1/2 (Century 16, Century12) Tom and Kate Baker (Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt) always knew they wanted a large family, but by baby number 12, they feel enough is enough. Their troupe of children runs the gamut from hard-working heartthrob Charlie (Tom Welling of TV’s “Smallville”) to superfi- cial Lorraine (Hilary Duff) and mischievous Sarah (newcomer Alyson Stoner). Despite the odds, Tom and Kate manage their young ones with remarkable aplomb, thanks to a healthy marriage and strong parental values. But the fragile tapestry begins to unravel when Tom is given the chance to coach his old alma mater football team and the family is forced to move from the Illinois countryside to big-city Chicago. To further stress the frantic dynamic, Kate receives NOW PLAYING now playing word that her novel is to be published, ush- CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES Sorry, No Passes Accepted ering her on a two-week book tour. With For This Engagement. CENTURY THEATRES CINEARTS CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY PLAZA 10 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CINEARTS AT PALO ALTO SQUARE Sorry, No Passes Accepted For This Engagement. Kate away, Tom must juggle his caretaker Check Theater Check Theater Directory for Showtimes. SAN MATEO 650-558-0123 REDWOOD CITY 650-365-9000 SO. SAN FRANCISCO 650-742-9200 Directory for Showtimes. SAN MATEO 650-558-0123 PALO ALTO 650-493-3456 duties with responsibilities as team coach. Neglect and turmoil hit the Baker household in no time. The cinematic chaos that comes Visit Showtimes.SonyPictures.com Visit Showtimes.SonyPictures.com with such a large cast is virtually unavoid- OR CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS OR CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS able. 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film an entertaining escapade. Rated: PG for once-proud American soldier whose contri- with the Japanese army on one side and tors soon becomes a mutual respect, as he The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the language and some thematic elements. 1 bution to the slaughter of innocent the samurai on the other. But Algren and learns the way of the samurai and forms a King ✭✭✭✭ hour, 38 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Dec. Cheyenne during the Indian Campaigns has the Japanese soldiers are forced to con- friendship with Katsumoto. Featuring (Century 16, Century 12) The will of the ring 26, 2003) transformed him into a nightmare-burdened front the samurai before the men are prop- remarkable costume design and a poignant continues to grow strong, as men and elves alcoholic. When Algren is approached by erly trained, resulting in defeat and Algren’s storyline, “The Last Samurai” suffers only alike are swiftly seduced by its power. While Cold Mountain ✭✭✭ his smug superior officer (Tony Goldwyn) subsequent capture. Injured and angry, he under the weight of its own larger-than-life Frodo and Sam (Elijah Wood and Sean (Century 16, Century 12) Anthony and offered an opportunity to train Japan’s is taken in by samurai warrior Katsumoto leading man and a helping of overly dra- Astin) and their creepily conniving escort Minghella’s adaptation of Charles Frazier’s first modern army in the art of American (Ken Watanabe) and nursed back to health matic dialogue. Rated: R for strong violence Gollum (Andy Serkis) continue their strenu- warfare, he reluctantly accepts. The Land of by his attractive sister, Taka (Koyuki). A and battle sequences. 2 hours, 24 minutes. dense Civil War novel has integrity oozing (continued on next page) out of every cinematic pore. Making up in the Rising Sun is on the verge of a civil war, mutual hatred between Algren and his cap- — T.H. (Reviewed Dec. 5, 2003) dramatic heat what it lacks in raw emotion, “Cold Mountain” tells the sad story of Inman (Jude Law), a simple craftsman cum wounded Confederate soldier who embarks “The Best Picture Of The Year By Far. on a perilous journey to return to his pre- PENINSULA ORCHID SOCIETY war sweetheart Ada Monroe (Nicole Kidman). The long road back to Cold ‘Mona Lisa Smile’ will put a smile on your face, in your heart, and in your mind.” Mountain, N.C. is a par course of pain and David Sheehan, CBS-TV Carnival of Orchids suffering. Inman encounters all manner of human beings at their basest form, from a philandering preacher named Veasey (the Saturday, January 3rd • Sunday, January 4th phenomenal Philip Seymour Hoffman) to a “Two thumbs up!” 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. frightened war widow (Natalie Portman) EBERT & ROEPER nursing a gravely ill infant. 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Griet (Scarlett AUDIENCES TOTTERING OUT OF THE THEATER, DAZED AND DELIGHTED, Johansson), forced to work in the house- AND WONDERING WHAT IT IS THEY HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED!” “‘PAYCHECK’ WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING RIGHT UP UNTIL THE END.” hold of Vermeer (Colin Firth) because her Sara Edwards, NBC NEWSCHANNEL family has fallen into destitution, must suffer -C.W. Nevius, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE the indignities of being at the wrong end of a merciless class system. The master “LIKE NOTHING A brisk, smartly executed obsessively spends his days locked away in “FUN AND FAST PACED. his studio; his pale and pregnant wife YOU’VE EVER SEEN! chase film.”Philip Booth, ST. PETERSBURG TIMES Catharina (Essie Davis) spends hers resent- DELIGHTS IN THE ing Griet’s beauty and youth. The obnox- ious children give Griet grief, and Vermeer’s DAZZLING ECCENTRICITY OF ITS “SLEEK SCI-FI THRILLER.” wealthy and libidinous patron van Ruijven Barbara Vancheri, UNINHIBITED IMAGINATION!” POST GAZETTE (Tom Wilkinson) intends to have his way -Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES with her. Though sometimes clumsy in terms of character and story, this glimpse into the artistic process is a scrupulously “LOOK OUT, NEMO! “DOUBLE HOT!” beautiful and meticulous portrait of another YOUR MAIN COMPETITION Leonard Maltin & ® Joyce Kulhawik, time and place. Rated: PG-13 for some AS OSCAR BAIT HOT TICKET sexual content. 1 hour, 35 minutes. — J.S. (Reviewed Dec. 26, 2003) HAS BEEN FOUND.” -Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY The Last Samurai ✭✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) The year is 1876. “IT’S WONDERFUL! Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is a MY FAVORITE FILM SO FAR THIS YEAR! Search our database! 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(continued from previous page) (Orlando Bloom) advance undeterred by ter- intensity and violence. 3 hours, 20 minutes. in this blatant rip-off of “Minority Report,” temperamental Tink (charismatic Ludivine ror and bloodshed. The prudent yet power- — J.A. (Reviewed Dec. 17, 2003) “The Bourne Identity” and the like. Based on Sagnier of “Swimming Pool”), Peter and his ous journey to the black gate of Mordor’s ful Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), heretofore liv- a short story by Philip K. Dick that speaks to newfound friends soar off to Never Never volcanic Mount Doom, a sleepless malice ing life ambivalent to his heritage, must Mona Lisa Smile ✭✭1/2 display technology and the potential of pre- Land, a remarkable place wrought with settles over the kingdoms of Rohan and accept his royal fate as heir to the throne of (Century 16, Century 12) Wellesley College dicting the future, “Paycheck” revels in its dream-like fantasy. But all is not fun and Gondor. Under the urgent auspices of the Gondor and confront his destiny post-haste circa 1953 wasn’t exactly a hotbed of femi- ability to confuse and confound. Michael games. Captain Hook (scene-stealer Jason great wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), the bro- by ushering in an era of the dominion of nism. The school’s female students were Jennings (Ben Affleck) is a world-class engi- Isaacs) is desperate to serve Pan a cold ken forces of Gondor reluctantly join forces men. At once intimate and substantial, blessed with brains, beauty and a single- neer who routinely has his memory erased plate of vengeance for costing the black- with King Theoden (Bernard Hill) and his “Return of the King” is that thrilling brand of minded desire for a diamond on the left after he finishes high-profile jobs to prevent hearted pirate one of his hands. “Peter Pan” Rohan warriors to battle and destroy the evil cinema that manages to entertain on a hand. Art history professor Katherine security leaks. When his current project is the ideal family film for the holiday season Dark Lord Sauron and his malignant battal- grand scale while fluidly capturing the small Watson (Julia Roberts) isn’t prepared for this reaches completion, Michael appears at the — an enchanting and romantic ride that’s ions. Stalwart dwarf Gimli (John Rhys- personal moments that make up the crux of archaic measuring stick when she arrives at designated savings and loan to fetch his sure to hook you in. Rated: PG for adventure Davies) and the swift-shooting elf Legolas the narrative. Rated: PG-13 for aggressive the conservative Massachusetts campus, payoff, only to be told that he has surren- action sequences and peril. 1 hour, 53 min- where she encourages her students to strive dered his shares, rendering him a pauper utes. — T.H. (Reviewed Dec. 24, 2003) for a more progressive future. She mentors and a wanted man in the time it takes to say The Triplets of Belleville ✭✭✭1/2 brilliant standout Joan Brandwyn (Julia “conspiracy theory.” Unidentified passwords, (Aquarius) Madame Souza is a feisty grand- Stiles), encouraging her to apply to Yale Law scrambled codes and gritty hit-men con- mother who adopts her grandson Champion School. But privileged Betty Warren (Kirsten verge to make Michael’s life a daily living hell. and frets while he grows fat and lonely. The Dunst) rails against the concept of change Vacuous mumbo jumbo about laser- vigilant Madame sparks to the notion that by marrying her Ivy League beau, only to enhanced lenses and a sketchy subplot Champion fancies bicycles, and revels in the discover he’s a cheating cad. Giselle Levy involving a tenuous love interest (Uma joy of his first tricycle. As Champion matures, (Maggie Gyllenhaal) endures an illicit on- Thurman) serve to heighten the conundrum the pair lives and breathes a rigorous training again, off-again affair with a handsome rather than resolve the issues. To be fair, program. The family sacrifices come to a Wellesley professor, while Watson is concur- “Paycheck” is visually slick and its players head at the whirlwind Tour de France com- rently wooed by the “gentleman” in ques- perform with conviction, including Paul petition, where Champion endures the gruel- tion, forced to choose between love and a Giamatti as Michael’s stand-up co-worker ing mountainous slopes and Madame and passion for her work. Gyllenhaal steals the and Aaron Eckhart as the millionaire muscle faithful pooch Bruno play pit-stop support show, shining in a subtly underdeveloped behind the mystery. Rated: PG-13 for action, crew. But the trio’s dreams of athletic glory calendargirls.movies.com role as the class scoundrel. “Mona Lisa” is a violence and language. 2 hours. — J.A. collapse when Champion is kidnapped by a bit of a muddle, comprised of one too many (Reviewed Dec. 26, 2003) pair of devilish Mafioso. Madame and Bruno twists and turns. A harmless and semi-satis- set out on an arduous journey to recover NOW fying film experience. Rated: PG-13 for adult Peter Pan ✭✭✭ their Champion, literally crossing an ocean to situations. 1 hour, 59 minutes. — J.A. (Century 16, Century12) This latest incarna- the bustling metropolis of Belleville. Once SHOWING (Reviewed Dec. 19, 2003) tion of the J. M. Barrie play is an uplifting there they encounter the infamous Triplets of cinematic fairytale along the lines of Belleville, a trio of eccentric 1930s cabaret CHECK DIRECTORIES OR CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES “Labyrinth” and “The Neverending Story.” singers with hearts of gold and an ardent NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT TICKETS ACCEPTED FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT Paycheck ✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) John Woo forgoes Eager for a romantic escapade, Wendy desire to see the petite family reunited once originality in favor of stock thriller trappings Darling (Rachel Hurd-Wood) spends most of and for all. “Belleville” is surreal and refresh- GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS her time telling stories to her two younger ing, suffused with a quirky joie de vivre that’s incLUding brothers, John (Harry Newell) and Michael appreciably absent from standard American (Freddie Popplewell). When a vivacious flying cartooning. The spare drawings are adult in 4BEST PICTURE DR AMA “A THRILLING ADVENTURE... boy (Jeremy Sumpter as Peter Pan) enters nature and reminiscent of Fernando Botero’s Best Director -Peter Jack son the Darlings’ flat in search of his missing voluptuous artwork. Weird, wacky and LOTS OF FUN!” shadow, Wendy and her brothers are quick entirely original. Rated: PG-13 for cartoon KEVIN THOMAS, LOS ANGELES TIMES to embark on the thrilling journey he offers. violence and adult situations. 1 hour, 20 min- Thanks to a sprinkle of fairy dust from the utes. — J.A. (Reviewed Dec. 26, 2003)

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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Page 23 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sports For Stanford, it’s Shorts CARDINAL CORNER . . . Stanford- life without Powell bound Candice Wiggins of La Jolla Country Day High may be one of the Despite loss of All-American, Cardinal get top players in the nation, but she still couldn’t prevent her team from falling top efforts from others like Perryman, Borchardt to nationally ranked Murray by Rick Eymer Bergtraum of New York in the West all realize we have to step up and Coast Jamboree girls’ basketball ere’s what it takes for the fill in.” tournament at Diablo Valley College Stanford women’s basketball Borchardt, who scored 12 points on Monday. Then again, it might have Hteam to be successful without and had four assists, is running the been a different story had Wiggins Nicole Powell: a concentrated team offense as effectively as when she been able to play the entire game. effort that includes Susan Borchardt was a highly-touted freshman out of Wiggins suffered a right leg injury ear- re-establishing herself as a premier Richfield, Minnesota. She started ly in the second quarter of a 68-58 ballhandler and Azella Perryman the first nine games of her collegiate loss to Murray Bergtraum. Wiggins re-establishing herself as an inside career and was averaging 11.2 was taken to John Muir Hospital in presence. points and 2.8 assists before tearing Walnut Creek where X-rays on Wig- The formula worked again on the anterior cruciate ligament in her gins ruled out a fracture. Monday night when the ninth- right knee against Oklahoma. ranked Cardinal (2-0 in the Pac-10, On Monday, she looked like her LOCAL SOCCER NEWS . . . The Palo 9-2 overall) dominated action old self again. Alto CYSA Soccer Club will be con- against Oregon (0-2, 8-4) from “I’ve enjoyed the past few games ducting for the upcoming season for opening tipoff to final buzzer in a pushing the ball but I just want our boys and girls between the ages of 77-51 victory at Maples Pavilion. team to keep improving,” said Bor- 10-14 at the Cubberley fields. The Stanford will get a bigger test this chardt. “We’re trying to work on Under-10 and Under-12 boys and weekend when it visits Washington getting some easy points.” girls teams will conduct tryouts on State on Friday at 7 p.m. and Wash- VanDerveer said after Powell Saturday, Jan. 24, Sunday, Feb. 1 ington on Sunday. Powell, who suf- went down, the team engineered a and Saturday, Feb. 7. The Under-13 fered a severely sprained ankle minor change to take advantage of and Under-14 boys and girls teams against Texas Tech on Dec. 21, Borchardt’s strength as a ball han- will hold tryouts on Sunday, Jan. 25, probably won’t be available for the dler. Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. Cardinal’s first conference road trip. “As well as we’re playing without 8. For more information, visit the “We don’t want to rush her back,” Nicole I think we’ll play better with website at www.pasoccerclub.org . . said Stanford coach Tara Van- her,” she said. “She’s going to make . The Union Football Club is a recent- Derveer. “There’s no sense risking us better.” ly formed CYSA club located in Palo her getting hurt when she’s not 100 Utilizing Borchardt’s skills will Alto and will be holding tryouts. For percent.” allow Powell more freedom to roam information, visit the website at If Borchardt, Perryman and the within the offense. www.unionfootballclub.com or call rest of their teammates continue to “Nicole is a special player, a great 387-4128 . . . The MVLA CyberRays, do their jobs, life without Powell go-to player,” said Borchardt. “I just a CYSA Girls’ U-12 Class 3 (born af- can prove pleasant. hope the rest of us can keep con- ter 7/31/91) is looking for several fast, The Cardinal are the Pac-10’s tributing and playing well when she skilled and dedicated players to help Gonzalesphoto.com leading defensive team, and held gets back.” the team move up to the next level. Oregon to its season low. Even Stanford is 10-1 without Powell Players can be from Saratoga, Cu- without Powell, the defensive effort over the past two years. pertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, remains. So does the rebounding Perryman was a key factor in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and and passing. helping the Cardinal start last sea- Los Altos Hills. The team is trained by “When she’s playing, a lot of the son 8-1 while Powell was recover- Simon Weiss (former player for Uni- offense goes through her,” said Bor- ing from a bulging disk in her back. versity of North Carolina). Please Azella Perryman scored a season-high 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds chardt. “When she’s not playing, we (continued on page 25) contact Alberto Martin at 996-0505 in just 22 minutes in Stanford’s 77-51 romp over Oregon on Monday. or by email at [email protected] . . . The Stanford Wildfire, a Girls’ U- 12 Class 3 team moving to Class 1, MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL is holding tryouts for the upcoming spring season. Contact Barbara Stanford opens Pac-10 season, Zimmer at 424-0736 or kev- [email protected] . . . The Mountain but Montgomery misses opener View-Los Altos Earthquakes soccer club, for boys born after July 31, Childress could make his season debut this weekend 1994, will hold tryouts at the Santa Rita Elementary School on Saturday, as Cardinal plays host to Washington State and Washington Jan. 24 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. by Rick Eymer lost by fewer than 10 points just For information, visit the website at three times during the streak. The www.eteamz.com/earthquakessoccer/. he Pac-10 season begins in closest the Cougars came was forc- earnest this evening when ing overtime in a 73-68 loss last ON THE AIR Tfifth-ranked Stanford hosts year in Pullman. Washington State at 7 p.m. at the While most fans don’t think of it Friday Maples Pavilion. as a rivalry, Washington State repre- Men’s basketball: Washington St. Cardinal junior forward Josh sents Stanford’s seventh-oldest ri- at Stanford, 7 p.m.; KNEW (910 AM); Childress may play a few minutes valry covering 108 games since the KZSU (90.1 FM) but coach Mike Montgomery won’t 1916-17 season. There are signs it’s Women’s basketball: Stanford at Washington St., 7 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 be there to see it. He’ll be serving about to become more competitive. FM) his one-game suspension for bump- The Cougars showed they were Prep sports: High School Sports ing an official last year. serious about their basketball pro- Focus, 11 p.m., KICU (6); rebroadcast Assistant coach Tony Fuller, a gram when they hired Dick Ben- Sunday at 4:30 p.m. former head coach at Pepperdine nett, a proven commodity at three Sunday and San Diego State, is the logical different colleges in Wisconsin. He Men’s basketball: Washington at choice to take over. Menlo School brought Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stanford, 1 p.m., KNEW (910 AM); and Stanford grad Eric Reveno, in into prominence as an NAIA pow- KZSU (90.1 FM) his seventh season as an assistant, is erhouse before moving on to Wis- Keith Peters Women’s basketball: Stanford at Washington, 4 p.m.; Fox Sports Net; another possibility. consin-Green Bay, where he guided KZSU (90.1 FM) Stanford owns a 14-game win- the team into the NCAA tourna- Prep sports: Cal-Hi Sports, 4:30 ning streak against the Cougars, ment for the first time ever. p.m., KRON (4); rebroadcast Monday with an average winning margin of At Wisconsin, Bennett also Stanford head coach Mike Montgomery will have to sit out tonight’s Pac- at 7 p.m.; Fox Sports Net 18.6 points. Washington State has (continued on page 25) 10 opener against visiting WSU after bumping a referee last season. Page 24 • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly COLLEGE WATER POLO ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Azevedo is nation’s top player again tanford junior Tony Azevedo earned his third consecutive SAmerican Water Polo Coach- es Association Player of the Year award this week. Azevedo led the Cardinal to the NCAA championship game for the third consecutive season. USC won the title this year, though Stanford won the national title each of the previous two years. Keith Peters Senior Mike Derse, who scored 27 goals during the season, and sophomore Chad Taylor, Stanford’s starting goalkeeper (190 saves), Stanford junior Tony Azevedo is a perfect three for three when it comes were named second-team All- Marissa Maffei Keith Garner to winning national player-of-the-year honors in water polo. Americans. ■ Sacred Heart Prep Eastside Prep Women’s hoops touch back.” The senior forward scored 58 The senior had 29 points (continued from page 24) VanDerveer is glad for Perry- points during a four-game and 18 rebounds as the Pan- man’s resurgence. stretch, including 32 points thers won twice to win the Perryman started the first 24 games “Azella is getting healthy and is as the Gators opened the Fremont/Sunnyvale tourney, of last season and averaged 12 reminding herself of what she can Seaside Invitational with a then scored 34 points on points and 8.5 rebounds a game be- do,” said VanDerveer. “She’s a pair of victories (one a three- 14-of-15 shooting with eight fore Powell returned to the lineup. competitor who has been part of a She recorded five double-doubles championship team here and knows point win) that catapulted rebounds to open the Head last year and had both her career what it takes. She’s an intelligent them into the title game. Royce Classic with a win. highs in points (23 against Arizona player who can do anything she Honorable mention State) and rebounds (18 against puts her mind to. I think we’re Princeton) while Powell was side- showing we’re not a one-horse Christina Dillingham Brian Baskauskas lined. team. We have a lot of people who Sacred Heart Prep basketball Palo Alto basketball Konstance Kirkendoll Carson Finkle Perryman didn’t get much of a can contribute.” Menlo basketball Menlo-Atherton basketball chance to get it going this year. She Freshman Kristen Newlin added Julia Martin Peter Jordan missed all of the preseason practice 10 points and nine rebounds while Menlo basketball Gunn basketball time and four games because of a T’Nae Thiel, who is also recovering Jessica Pecota Chris Mugler stress reaction in her left foot. from a left foot injury, added 10 Sacred Heart Prep basketball Gunn basketball She seems to be rounding into points. Stephen Waller

shape just when she was needed. Pinewood grad Sebnem Kimya- Gonzalesphoto.com Eastside Prep basketball Perryman scored 17 points and cioglu, who scored a career-high 24 Clarence Webster grabbed 11 rebounds two days after points against Oregon State, came Eastside Prep basketball scoring 12 points and grabbing nine back with eight points and seven as- * previous winner rebounds against Oregon State. sists against the Ducks. “I definitely need to get back into Stanford won at home against shape, but I feel good,” said Perry- Oregon for the 17th consecutive PREP BASKETBALL man. “It seems like I had some time. ■ Stanford guard Susan Borchardt

bunch against the Cougars as Mont- seasoning has come from banging Preseason fine tuning Men’s hoops gomery expects to ease him back against the likes of Rob Little and (continued from page 24) into the lineup. Justin Davis during practice and it’s proving to be successful coached in three NCAA tourna- “If Josh is able to give us a lift, beginning to pay dividends. ments, including a Final Four ap- we could be a pretty good team,” “Matt’s improvement has been re- f the preseason results are any in- play San Mateo on Thursday and pearance in 2000. said Montgomery. “We’ll work Josh markable,” said Montgomery. “A lot dication, the regular season for then will host powerful Oakland on “I think he’s still adjusting to the back in and try to get him into game of it is being exposed to other play- Ilocal prep basketball teams also Tuesday at 6 p.m. Pac-10 and his players are adjusting shape. We have a chance to get a lot ers and situations. He didn’t get a should be a winner. Palo Alto (9-1) opened play to him,” said Montgomery. “But better.” lot of experience but he’s athletic Heading into the final weekend Tuesday night against host Soquel once his gets the players he wants The way the rest of the team has and has a live body.” on nonleague games, 14 of 18 local in the Soquel Winter Classic. The you’ll see a more physical style of been playing means Montgomery Montgomery, meanwhile, re- teams have either winning or .500 tourney wraps up Saturday. play, a controlled tempo, and a dis- can be cautious. Nick Robinson, mains concerned about his team’s records. The Menlo-Atherton boys (9-2) ciplined program. He’ll get that who seems to be everybody’s back- ability to read the offense. The best of the best are the East- host Wallenberg tonight and Gunn thing turned around.” up, has filled in admirably. “I don’t think we read our offense side Prep and Palo Alto boys’ on Saturday, both at 7 p.m., before For now, Stanford (9-0) will be a “Nick doesn’t get the credit he very well,” said Montgomery. “A teams. Both entered play Tuesday opening PAL South Division play big favorite to remain unbeaten deserves because he does so many good offense should be difficult to night with only one loss. next Wednesday. The Bears fin- heading into Sunday’s 1 p.m. game of the little things,” said Mont- defend, so we’re going back and re- The Panthers put their 12-1 ished third in the Leo LaRocca against Washington. That doesn’t gomery. viewing it. You’re never going to record on the line against Division Sand Dune Classic at St. Ignatius mean the Cardinal will be taking Robinson can play a small forget it right but you have to continue V power Branson in the finals of the this week, toppling PAL rival any team lightly the rest of the way. ward and shooting guard, and he’s to push.” Head Royce Roundball Classic in Aragon, 62-55. Roddy Harrison led “Once you get into conference, Stanford’s No. 3 point guard, where Last year’s conference-opening Oakland. Eastside Prep reached the the way with 15 points while Car- you’re going to be more attentive as Chris Hernandez’s back problem loss to California ended Stanford’s finals by knocking off St. Eliza- son Finkle tallied 38 in the three a general rule,” said Montgomery. makes it the most vulnerable posi- nine-game winning streak in Pac-10 beth’s, 66-34, and then shutting games. “We’ve talked about every game be- tion. openers. The Cardinal are also look- down Redwood Christian, 48-26, in In girls’ basketball, Castilleja (9- ing important since you’re not guar- “We have been precarious at that ing to avoid a sluggish start in con- a rematch of last year’s Central 3) and Eastside Prep (8-2) have anteed making the tournament un- position,” said Montgomery. “We’re ference play. Coast Section Division V champi- fashioned the finest preseason less you finish among the top three. trying to prepare and make sure we Stanford was 3-2 after five games onships game. records thus far. We have to look at every game like have options. I think he can do it.” last year, and 2-2 after four games Senior forward Keith Garner Sacred Heart Prep (5-5) played it’s critical. We’ve done a decent job The emergence of 6-foot-10 in 2001-02. The last time the Cardi- scored 34 points against St. Eliza- for the championship of the Seaside to this point, and now we have to be sophomore Matt Haryasz has also nal won the Pac-10 title, in 2000-01, beth’s, making 14 of 15 field goals. Tournament on Tuesday night after ready for conference.” been a comfort for Montgomery. they won their first nine games. He also had eight rebounds, four posting three straight impressive Getting Childress back is a step in Haryasz spent most of last season Washington is Stanford’s fifth- steals and three assists. Against wins. Marissa Maffei tallied 18 the right direction. The preseason getting adjusted to big-time college oldest rival, covering 116 games. Redwood Christian, Garner scored points in a 78-36 win over Silver All-American began practicing basketball. He came from a small The Cardinal have won 11 of the 19 points and pulled down 10 re- Creek and added 14 in a 40-37 tri- again this year after coming back town in northern Arizona and had to last 12 games between the two bounds while Gio Connor had 10 umph over Seaside. In a 45-43 win from a stress reaction in his left drive 51/2 hours during the summer teams. They each won at home last points and 10 rebounds. over St. Francis Monday, Britney foot. He’s not likely to play a whole for comparable competition. His year. ■ Eastside Prep was scheduled to Blythe led the way with 15 points. ■

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HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD A Guide to the Spiritual Community BOYS BASKETEBALL Pecota 3 0-2 6, Maffei 1 0-1 2, Nereu 1 0- Head Royce Roundball Classic 0 2. Totals: 20 4-9 45. SF - C. Curley 4 2-5 10, Austin 1 0-1 2, Unitarian Universalist Semifinals Gardner 1 1-2 3, Mooney 3 1-2 7, M. Cur- First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto Eastside Prep 15 6 18 9 — 48 Church of Palo Alto ley 3 5-8 11, Hedlund 5 0-1 10. Totals: 17 (PCUSA) Redwood Christian 6 3 11 6 — 26 9-19 43. Affirming the dignity and integrity EP - Webster 2 0-0 4, Jordan 3 1-2 8, Three-point goals: Blythe (SHP). 9:30 am Youth Classes & Adult Study Connor 5 0-0 10, Garner 8 3-4 19, Waller of every person’s religious journey Records: Sacred Heart Prep 5-5 Come Visit 11:00 am Worship 2 0-2 4, Haynie 1 0-0 3. Totals: 21 4-8 48. Services: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Our Inclusive 11:20 am Church School RC - Lewis 1 0-0 2, Harrison 2 0-0 5, Forum: 9 a.m.Sunday Sch: 11 a.m. Community of Walker 2 1-2 5, Sadie 2 0-0 4, Williams 2 SCHEDULE 505 E. Charleston Rd. Palo Alto Pastor Rob Martin 1-2 5, Sommers 2 0-0 5. Totals: 11 2-5 Faith 26. (650) 494-0541 www.uucpa.org Pastor Jeff Vamos FRIDAY Three-point goals: Jordan, Haynie (EP); Boys basketball 1140 Cowper Street 650-325-5659 www.fprespa.org Sommers, Harrison (RC). Records: Eastside Prep 12-1 Nonleague — Evergreen Valley at Men- Leo RaRocca Sand Dune Classic lo, 2:30 p.m.; Wallenberg at Menlo-Ather- Third place ton, 7 p.m. PSAL — PALO ALTO COMMUNITY CHURCH Aragon 12 26 8 9 — 55 Harker at Sacred Heart Prep, Grace Lutheran Menlo-Atherton 19 17 16 16 — 68 7 p.m. Affirming the Best of Who You Are. Church A - Chang 3 5-7 13, Mosman 5 5-5 15, Tournaments — Soquel Winter Clas- -ELCA- Held 2 3-7 7, Favro 3 3-4 10, Lee 2 1-1 4, sic: Palo Alto entered Sunday Celebration Services 3149 Waverley St., Palo Alto Tanaka 2 0-0 5, Fong 0 1-2 1. Totals: 16 Boys soccer 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM 650–494–1212 19-27 55. MA - Hogue 2 3-4 7, Dallmar 5 1-4 11, Nonleague — St. Ignatius at Menlo- Nursery & youth programs available at AM services 8:00 am – Worship Service Trautman 2 0-0 4, Finkle 3 5-6 11, Peter- Atherton, 11 a.m. 9:15 am – Sunday School AM Services, Speaker son 1 2-2 4, Harriwon 4 3-4 15, Contreras SATURDAY Rev. Doris Trinh Lewis – “A Clean Slate” & Adult Education 2 2-5 7, Daiss 2 2-4 6, Smith 0 3-4 3. To- 10:30 am – Worship Service tals: 21 21-33 68. Boys basketball Visit our website for daily inspirational Child care available at both services Three-point goals: Chang 2, Favro. Nonleague — Menlo at San Jose Tanaka (A); Harrison 4, Contreras (MA). message from “Daily Word” 5:00 pm – Jazz Vespers Academy, noon; Urban at Pinewood, 5:30 (Second Sunday of the month) Records: Menlo-Atherton 9-2 p.m.; Gunn at Menlo-Atherton, 7 p.m.; Pa- 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto • (650) 494-7222 Nonleague cific Grove at Sacred Heart Prep, 7 p.m. www.unitypaloalto.org Rev. Randall K. Wilburn Mtn. View 10 16 13 16 — 55 Rev. Susan Shipman Tournaments — Soquel Winter Clas- Gunn 12 12 15 11 — 50 sic: Palo Alto entered MV - Dasalla 1-6-8, Morgan 0-2-2, Har- Girls basketball ris 0-2-2, Willis 8-5-22, Delacruz 1-3-5, Fischer 4-6-14, Johnson 1-0-2. Totals: 15- Nonleague — Palo Alto at St. Francis, Sunday 24-55. 5:30 p.m.; Valley Christian at Menlo, 7 STANFORD MEMORIAL CHURCH Mornings for G - Mugler 3-2-8, P. Jordan 11-2-24, D. p.m. Sunday, January 4 • 10 AM Spiritual Health Jordan 1-0-3, Blair 2-2-7, Wong 3-1-8. Girls soccer Totals: 20-7-50. Nonleague — Salinas at Palo Alto, 11 University Public Worship Meditation 9:15-9:45am Three-point goals: Willis (MV); D. Jor- a.m. Service 10-11am dan, Wong, Blair (G). “Revealing Brotherhood” Non-denominational Records: Gunn 8-4 TUESDAY and Inclusive Spirituality. Boys basketball Rabbi Patricia Karlin-Neumann Thursdays 7-8pm GIRLS BASKETBALL PAL North — Westmoor at Menlo, All are welcome Meditation & Mitty Holiday Classic 3:15 p.m. Self-Development First round PSAL — Sacred Heart Prep at Wood- For Information Call (650) 723-1762 Pathways to Self Healing St. Mary’s 8 9 15 8 — 40 side Priory, 6 p.m. Visit http://religiouslife.stanford.edu 4153A El Camino Way Pinewood 10 11 7 10 — 38 PSAL — Pinewood at Redwood Christ- Palo Alto (650) 424-1118 SM - Thomas 4-0-8, Johnson 1-0-2, ian, 5:30 p.m. www.psh.org Sneed 7-2-17, Beam 1-0-2, Dunn 3-2-8, CPSAL — Liberty Baptist at Mid-Penin- Lewis 1-1-3. Totals: 17-5-40. sula, 4:45 p.m. P - Field-Polisso 2-2-7, Noewin 1-0-2, Nonleague — Roark 4-0-12, Altmaier 4-0-9, Nell 3-1-8. Oakland at Eastside Totals: 14-3-38. Prep, 6 p.m. Los Altos Three-point goals: Sneed (SM); Roark Girls basketball 4, Altmaier, Nell, Field-Polisso (P). PAL North — South San Francisco at Bahá’í Faith Lutheran Records: Pinewood 4-4 Menlo, 3:15 pm. Harbor 9 10 6 10 — 35 PAL South — Menlo-Atherton at Church Menlo-Atherton 12 6 8 8 — 34 Burlingame, 4:45 p.m. H - Sullivan 2 0-3 4, Huckins 0 2-2 2, ELCA De Anza Division — “Let your vision be world-embracing.” -Bahá’u’lláh Dufresno 9 4-7 23, Meyer 2 1-2 6, Cis- Lynbrook at Palo Alto, 7 p.m. Please join us for an evening of music and devotions. neros 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 7-14 35. Pastor David K. Bonde MA - Dixon 3 0-0 9, Pressfield 3 2-3 10, El Camino Division — Los Altos at 9:00 am Worship Marty 0 1-4 1, Bowser 3 2-5 9, Jellins 0 1- Gunn, 7 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004 7:30-8:30 p.m. Alpha Courses 2 1, Sbardellati 1 0-0 2, Stockman 1 0-0 WBAL — Woodside Priory at Harker, 6 Nursery Care Provided 2. Totals: 11 6-14 34. p.m.; Castilleja at Mercy-San Francisco, 6 Palo Alto Arts Center, 1313 Newell Road Three-point goals: Dufresno (H); Dixon p.m. 650-948-3012 3, Pressfield 2, Bowser (MA). CPSAL — 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos Liberty Baptist at Mid-Penin- Records: Menlo-Atherton 2-7 sula, 3:15 p.m. www.paloaltobahai.org (650) 321-0939 www.losaltoslutheran.org Seaside Tournament Semifinals Girls soccer SH Prep 12 15 8 10 — 45 PAL Bay Division — Burlingame at St. Francis 6 13 9 15 — 43 Menlo, 3 p.m.; Woodside at Menlo-Ather- To include your Church in INSPIRATIONS call Blanca Yoc 650-326-8210 Ext. 239 SHP - Prince 2 1-2 5, C. Dillingham 4 ton, 3 p.m. 0-0 8, Hoffacker 3 1-2 7, Blythe 6 2-2 15, WCAL — Sacred Heart Prep at Notre Dame-Belmont, 3:15 p.m. WBAL — Castilleja at Woodside Priory, 3:30 p.m. De Anza Division — Los Gatos at Brighten your outlook. Gunn, 3:30 p.m. Whether you’re looking for a new home, or thinking of remodeling, Milgard Vinyl WEDNESDAY windows can brighten your home and warm your interiors. Milgard Vinyl windows Boys basketball have the look of painted wood windows, except they’ll never need painting. 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Totals: 20-57 6-10 51. FRIDAY, JAN. 9 STANFORD (77) Swimming Kimyacioglu 2-10 2-3 8, Newlin 3-12 4-4 College men — Stanford at Michigan, 6 10, Trotter 2-5 0-0 4, Suminski 2-7 0-0 5, p.m. Borchardt 5-9 0-0 12, Rappahahn 2-2 2-2 8, Thiel 5-7 0-0 10, Perryman 8-10 1-1 17, Wrestling Coleman 0-0 0-0 0, Bodensteiner 1-1 1-2 3, College men - Stanford at Dickinson Nweke 0-0 0-0 0, Denny 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: State Duals, all day 30-65 10-12 77. SATURDAY, JAN. 10 Halftime — Stanford 41, Oregon 21. 3- Basketball point goals — Oregon 5-12 (Davis 4, Har- ing), Stanford 7-20 (Rappahahn 2, Borchardt College men — Stanford at Arizona, 4:30 2, Kimyacioglu 2, Suminski). Fouled out — p.m.; Bethany at Menlo, 7:30 p.m. None. Rebounds — Oregon 28 (Shetters 5), College women - Arizona at Stanford, 2 Stanford 43 (Perryman 11). Assists — Ore- p.m.; Bethany at Menlo, 5:30 p.m. gon 11 (Mizusawa 4), Stanford 23 (Kimya- Diving cioglu 7). Total fouls — Oregon 15, Stanford College women - Stanford at Pacific, 12. 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ROSES, SHAPE UP! . . . Carole Kraft will teach a class on “Rose HOME INSIDE: Pruning and Care” on Saturday, Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & ■ Home Sales, page 30 at Common Ground, 559 College ■ Classified Marketplace, page 37 Ave., Palo Alto. The class covers REAL ESTATE soil and amendments, drainage, mulching, winter pruning and care, and includes a “field trip” to a nearby garden for a demonstration. Cost is $19. For information, call (650) 493-6072 or visit www.com- Navigating the pitfalls mongroundinpaloalto.org.

HIDE THE MESS . . . Not ready to by Lia Steakley tackle re-upholstering your sofa? f moving the sink or adding a window to the kitchen sounds like With basic sewing skills, you can an inexpensive and easy way to give your home a fresh new look, learn Slipcovering in a three-week think again. course, Wednesdays, Jan. 14-28, I Even small and simple remodeling jobs can turn into structural-de- 10 a.m. to noon, through Palo Alto sign nightmares if certain precautions are not taken, said Tim Hmelar, a Adult School. Ann Laveroni will of- general contractor in Mountain View. fer a demonstration-style class that To help homeowners navigate around the pitfalls of renovating their covers which furniture pieces are bathroom or kitchen, finish the project on time and within budget, Hme- suitable for slipcovering, as well as lar is teaching a class called “Managing Your Kitchen and Bath Re- techniques to plan, design and model Like a Pro” at the Palo Alto Adult School, that offers tips on how construct a slipcover for a chair. to save time and money on renovation projects. The class begins Jan. Cost is $39. For information, call 22. (650) 329-3752 or visit “We look at everything from what goes into the costs, to how to build www.paadultschool.org. and estimate, to what is a good design,” he said. Raised in Boston, Hmelar is the grandson of a cabinet maker. His fa- FROM ANCIENT EGYPT . . . ther was a builder for Raychem Corp. in Menlo Park. Atherton interior designer Sharon “I have been around construction since I was a little kid,” he said. “I Kasser will teach a class on the have the hands-on training so I know physically how to do the work. History of Furniture and Furnish- But I also know the business side and how to run a construction com- ings through UCSC Extension on pany.” Thursdays, Jan. 15-March 4, Hmelar received a degree in business from San Jose State University and then went on to study electrical, plumbing and carpentry from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and one Saturday, Foothill College. He later returned to San Jose State University and March 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The class completed a degree in construction management. covers architectural design from A contractor for more than two decades, Hmelar owns The Kitchen ancient Egypt to the present, with & Bath Company of Palo Alto, which specializes in kitchen and bath an emphasis on recognizing and renovations and building high-end home theaters. integrating decorative arts in Hmelar has taught the class five times in the past two years, ac- contemporary settings. The class knowledging that he enjoys seeing the students applying their new- is taught at 1180 Bordeaux Drive, found knowledge to something that is important to them. Sunnyvale, and costs $385. For “I have a great time teaching the class and interacting with the stu- information, call (800) 660-8639 dents,” he said. “I love the kitchen and bath remodeling industry and or visit www.ucsc-extension.edu. find the unique challenges of each project to be fun and challenging. It’s also a kick to see a project move from a dream to a reality.” SCOUTING FOR IDEAS . . . The Hmelar had an architect friend who was teaching a half-day course South Bay Spring Home and on remodeling at the adult school and suggested that he look into of- Garden Show will feature Vern Yip fering a class on renovating bathrooms and kitchens. He later pitched from cable TV’s “Trading Spaces,” the idea to the adult school and began teaching last year.

Jan. 9-11, at the Santa Clara Don Feria Taught in a hands-on environment, students learn the basics of home Convention Center, 5001 Great improvement and then get the opportunity to apply their new skills to America Parkway, Santa Clara. personal projects. For information on seminars, which “Most of the students that are in the class have an idea about what they want to do to their kitchen or bathroom. About 10 percent will al- range from refinishing hardwood Tim Hmelar, who owns The Kitchen & Bath Company of Palo Alto, will ready have their plans completed and they are able to bring in the plans floors to choosing a contractor, teach ‘Managing Your Kitchen and Bath Remodel Like a Pro’ through Palo Alto Adult School beginning this month. and have them critiqued,” he said. visit www.southbayhomeshow.com During the first week, students learn to create a remodeling roadmap, or call (800) 765-EXPO. build a budget, discuss structural concerns, kitchen and bath design fundamentals, and site survey techniques. In the following class, Hme- Send notices of news and lar introduces the building trade and materials, energy issues and re- events related to real estate, in- moving fixtures and appliances. The next week, students examine the Local contractor legal issues and contracts involved in renovation projects, state building terior design, home improve- requirements, how to choose a contractor and engage in a question- ment and gardening to Home and-answer session on design. Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box guides students At the last class, Hmelar talks about how to navigate the local build- 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, or e- ing and planning department, site management and countertop and mail [email protected]. flooring materials. Deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m. “This is a fun class and the energy is really high. It’s almost like a through the game show,” said Hmelar. “There are also a lot of epiphanies that go Midpeninsula Home & Real on.” Estate is published every Students have discovered that the wall they wanted to knock down is Friday by the Palo Alto Weekly load bearing and is supporting the middle of the house, or that when a and the Almanac, P.O. Box remodel sink is relocated there must be a space for a drain and a vent. 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, “Some of the awareness has to do with cost. If your budget is 326-8210. It circulates by mail $10,000 or $15,000, and it involves electrical work then that’s going to to 57,000 homes from cost $7,000 to $8,000 just for the electrical upgrade and that is just for Woodside to Los Altos, as process well as through local real (continued on page 30) estate offices.

Page 28 • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly SILVAR Honors Realtors and Installs New Board Selling Silicon Valley’s Prime Real Estate ▼ The Silicon Valley Association of Realtors John is generous, kind, helpful and truly LOS ALTOS HILLS recently installed a new president and board deserving of the Realtor of the Year”, said 12195 Altamont Court of directors for 2004 and honored four 2003 President Judy Jarvis Ellis as she pre- Realtors for their outstanding contributions sented him with the award. Fabulous contemporary home built by during 2003 at the association’s annual end- Mike Miehe of Stewart Title in Cupertino Bob Owen; 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, of-year recognition and installation event held was named Affiliate of the Year and recog- chef’s kitchen, library, pool, mature at Saratoga Country Club. nized for his successful membership drive to landscaping perfect for entertaining, Ron Gates of Alain Pinel Realtors in Los recruit new affiliate members of the associa- Gatos will take the helm as president of the tion. Mickey Shaevitz of Coldwell Banker in all on 1.37 acres. 2004 Board of Directors. Serving as directors Los Altos was selected Committee Chair of Offered at $3,700,000 are president-elect Willi Krauss, W.A. Krauss & the Year for her commitment as President of Co, Sunnyvale; Judy Jarvis Ellis, Alain Pinel the association’s Charitable Foundation. Realtors, Palo Alto; John Tripp, Arvada Darnell of Coldwell LOS ALTOS HILLS Foundation Trust, San Jose; Banker in Palo Alto received the 12736 Canario Way ▼ Myrt Bauer, Windermere Silicon Spirit of SILVAR Award for her Valley Properties, Mountain our outstanding community out- Y 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom home with View; Joseph Bentley, Alain reach in the areas of affordable glorious views of the western hills. Pinel Realtors, Menlo Park; housing and cultural diversity. Realtor Family room, kitchen, sizeable Mark Burns, Coldwell Banker, and “Arvada has worked passionate- Cupertino; Dennis Byron, Silver ou ly on housing affordability issues recreation room, four fireplaces, teak Byron Group, Los Gatos; Bob Y and has urged her fellow mem- parquet wood floors, and lofty ceilings Taylor, Taylor Properties, Menlo bers to get involved and give all on approximately 1.1 acres Park; Bo Chang, Referral Realty, Sunnyvale; back to their communities. She is someone Offered at $1,975,000 Josephine Gambera, Prudential California who never calls attention to her own generosi- Realty, Mountain View; William Lewis, Coldwell ty and truly acts out of the goodness of her Banker, Woodside; Zita Macy, Coldwell heart”, Ellis said. Top 1% of All Coldwell Banker Agents Nationwide Banker, Palo Alto; David Tonna, Windermere, The Silicon Valley Association of Realtors Los Gatos; Toby Vanderbeek, Intero Real (SILVAR) is a 3000-member non-profit regional Estate Services, Los Altos; Gary Bulanti, Alain trade association serving Realtors and affiliate TWICE the level of service. Pinel Realtors Menlo Park; Dante Drummond members from Los Gatos, Saratoga, TWICE the commitment. and Leannah Hunt , Coldwell Banker, Palo Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Alto; Mickey Shaevitz and Alicia Tuvell, Los Altos in Santa Clara County to Palo Alto, Coldwell Banker, Los Altos; Jimmy Kang, Menlo Park, Woodside and Atherton in San Your SUCCESS is Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Menlo Park; Mateo County. An information resource for our business. and Attorney D. Kent Westerberg, Saratoga. both Realtors and consumers, the association John Tripp, who will serve as Treasurer of provides ongoing education programs and the Board in 2004, was named Realtor of the training, Internet access and online networking Year for his many contributions to the organi- as well as mediation programs and legislative zation. advocacy. “John contributes vast experience and a INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS COLUMN IS ® wealth of knowledge. The enormous amount 650.917.5808 650.917.5809 PRESENTED BY THE REALTOR MEMBERS OF THE of time and energy he commits to this associ- SILICON VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AT [email protected] • www.aliceandalicia.com 161 S. San Antonio Rd. ation and his community in general has WWW.SILVAR.ORG. SEND QUESTIONS ON ANY Los Altos, CA 94022 earned him the profound respect of his peers. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. TOPIC TO [email protected].

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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2004 • Page 29 Home & Real Estate

room project will cost be- 260 Ringwood Ave. K. Gong to V. Navigating tween 3 percent and 10 per- SALES AT A GLANCE Lam for $850,000 (continued from page 28) cent of the appraisal value of 175 Stone Pine Lane B. Williams to R. Garlock for $900,000 the home, while kitchen ren- East Palo Alto Mountain View 210 Walnut St. E. Wishan to J. work done inside the wall,” ovations can total between 8 Total sales reported: 6 Total sales reported: 26 Garrett for $700,000 said Hmelar. percent and 25 percent of Lowest sales price: $210,000 Lowest sales price: $202,000 He added that homeown- Mountain View the home value. Highest sales price: $560,000 Highest sales price: $1,015,000 1521 Alison Ave. Mcmurray Trust ers thinking about embark- “You need to think about Average sales price: $397,250 Average sales price: $586,058 to G. Vambenepe for $690,000 ing on a remodeling project how long you will be in the 819 Bay St. C. Enright to W. & C. should realize that a bath- house and if you want to Los Altos Palo Alto Yee for $630,000 Total sales reported: 9 Total sales reported: 12 230 Bryant St. #15 Villa Develop- spend a lot of money on a ment to H. & D. Yang for $550,000 unique design. If you want Lowest sales price: $559,000 Lowest sales price: $361,000 230 Bryant St. #5 Villa Develop- to sell it after a few years, Highest sales price: $2,315,000 Highest sales price: $1,305,000 ment to H. & D. Yang for $691,000 then you might want to Average sales price: $1,163,000 Average sales price: $669,542 2175 Carol Ave. M. & P. Dorin to E. Jang for $830,000 think about doing something Los Altos Hills Redwood City 575 Chiquita Ave. Diessner Trust to simple,” he said. Total sales reported: 2 Total sales reported: 17 F. Diaz for $550,000 Recouping the costs of Lowest sales price: $1,815,000 Lowest sales price: $330,000 244 Diablo Ave. T. Schulze to S. extensive remodeling jobs Candau for $655,000 Highest sales price: $1,975,000 Highest sales price: $1,021,000 1789 Elsie Ave. D. Duncan to R. can take at least a year, but Average sales price: $1,895,000 Average sales price: $615,941 Mason for $471,000 Hmelar warned that it could 142 Eunice Ave. A. & D. Wiley to take longer depending on Menlo Park Woodside M. & A. Shustock for $812,000 the rise and fall of real es- Total sales reported: 8 Total sales reported: 2 1106 Farley St. D. Egan to R. & J. Roa for $630,000 ■ tate values. Lowest sales price: $633,000 Lowest sales price: $884,000 166 Holly Court T. & J. Spencer to Highest sales price: $909,000 Highest sales price: $943,000 R. Hong for $505,000 Average sales price: $775,500 Average sales price: $913,500 2575 Katrina Way D. Heydenfeldt Source: California REsource to T. Fernandez for $1,015,000 What: Managing Your 437 Kent Drive B. & N. Ressler to Kitchen and Bath Remod- H. & K. Yang for $755,000 el Like a Pro HOME SALES East Palo Alto for $400,000 1304 Mercy St. M. Moreno to L. & When: Thursdays, Jan. Home sales are provided by 1208 Beech St. Clarum Corpora- Los Altos M. Vidrio for $225,000 tion to A. & M. Andrade for 500 W. Middlefield Road #108 D. 729 Arroyo Road A. Nolet to F. 22-Feb. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. California REsource, a real $283,500 Oliver to R. Cohl for $243,000 Sasselli for $2,315,000 Where: Palo Alto High 2763 Georgetown St. R. Goularte 448 Mountain Laurel Court Relo- estate information company 20 Bay Tree Lane Schneider Trust to M. Deras for $480,000 cation Resource to J. Wang for School, Room 807 that obtains the information to Gould Trust for $980,000 2200 Menalto Ave. California Fami- $535,000 Cost: $55, plus $20 for 2048 Crist Drive B. Kamangar to from the County Recorder’s ly Foundation to T. Vimahi for 213 Murlagan Ave. E. Mousally to H. & A. Endert for $1,295,000 course materials $450,000 L. Mendoza for $630,000 Office. Information is record- 1494 Ernestine Lane R. & R. Al- Info: Call Palo Alto Adult 915 Oakes St. P. Aliabadi to V. 1543 Plymouth St. W. & J. Arbo- ed from deeds after the brecht to S. & T. Eisenstat for Reyes for $560,000 gast to J. Zender for $625,000 School at (650) 329-3752 $865,000 close of escrow and pub- 480 E. O’Keefe St. #310 K. Mulrey 802 Rebecca Privada Rhodes Trust or visit 2 Farm Road C. Potter to Delateur lished within four to eight to V. Lopez for $210,000 to A. & A. Schoenfelder for Trust for $559,000 www.paadultschool.org. 2851 Temple Court Norcal Foreclo- $865,000 weeks. 1179 Orilla Court M. Levay to D. sure Investments to G. & R. Flores 701 N. Rengstorff Ave. #12 I. Ng for $1,128,000 Hlavacek to M. Lin for $299,000 1550 Plateau Ave. Brandner Trust 221 N. Rengstorff Ave. #4 J. & R. to D. & S. Liu for $1,250,000 Kempf to M. Dutta for $428,000 283 Quinnhill Road G. Stewart to 217 Sierra Vista Ave. S. Spiller to I. D. 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Page 38 • Friday, January 2, 2003 • Palo Alto Weekly 554 Career Planning 580 Help Wanted 580 Help Wanted 648 Domestic Help 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios WE WANT MINORITY WRITERS: CNA/MEDICAL ASST. Utilities Worker I/II Offered EPA: West of 101 MP: Move in Bonus! West. Large 1BR, The Academy for Alternative Journal- Part-time position available for Unit In-home Help, Long Term 1BR NEW DECOR $729 quaint, frplc., Spanish 1900 charmer. ism, seeks experienced minority jour- Coordinator in an assisted living Alz- (Wastewater) Exceptionally sharp, well-screened live quiet area, storage, upper unit Like a cottage. Carport, coin laundry, nalists and students (college seniors heimer’s unit. Good communication $3,393 to $4,123/mo -in house managers, chefs, couple average rent w/lease bonus. lots of trees. Cat OK. $1250/mo. and up) for a paid summer writing pro- skills required. Excellent salary & ben- $3,744 to $4,552/mo teams for estates, groundskeepers, nan- 1480 W. 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Portola Valley [email protected] fax this information to Richard Hine app fee! Large, bright, corner unit. RWC ...... Redwood City 2BR/1BA. Covered parking, laundry. MV: 1/2 off 1st month! $675-$950. at (650) 854-0677. SC ...... San Carlos Walk to downtown, 425 Encinal Ave. Studio, 1BR & 2BR. AEK, 604 Adult Care Offered SJ ...... San Jose Great management! Call Jennifer, 650- parking, laundry on site. SV ...... Sunnyvale 323-3632 to schedule a tour today. Davis & Davis, (650)361-1977. Visiting Angels Senior Home Care WDSD ...... Woodside Computer Systems Associate Our care givers help seniors live at Open 7 days/wk. www.wbdavis.com home! Personal care, meals & house- EPA: West of 101 MP: Best westside location. Lg 2BR/ MV: 1BR/1BA plus office. 700 sq. ft. Join an award wining team of newspaper professionals! work. Licensed & Insured. $925/mo. Spacious all new kit., BA, (650) 777-9000 2BR SECURED $1095 1BA apt in quiet 4-plex. 2nd flr unit. upper unit, new decor, closets. Excel cond. Nr dwntwn, lndry facils, appliances, paint & carpet. Covered We’re looking for a person experienced in Macs and/or PCs who can Average rent after lease bonus. covered parking. N/P. Avail. now. parking, storage, D/W, pool & on-site install software & upgrades, help troubleshoot problems, and maintain 614 Attorneys 1955 Manhattan (650)473-9983 $1500/mo. Lease. Call 650-493-8954. laundry. Cat OK. 1 mo free w/1 yr. lse our computer & network systems. Novell Netware 3.x experience a A Better Property Management Co. 1960 California. Call (650)960-8534 ATTORNEY, SEMI-RETIRED MP: Ground level, patio & yard, small plus. MV: 1st month, $99 oac General Practice, Wills, Trusts, EPA: West of 101 4 unit building. Remodeled. Extremely Studios, $725; 1BR, $900; 2BR, $1200 Business Law. Low rates. Special rates 1BR HUGE $821 charming. Excellent location. Move-in Covered parking, pool laundry. As a member of our team you will provide computer support for our for senior citizens. No charge for initial 2BR BALCONY $1004 bonus. $1195/mo. Water, garbage, gar- Garbage, water, heat paid. five Bay Area sites in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View, San conference. Mr. Pickert (650)321-1000 Pool, patio or balcony dener incl. Call Sherry (650)329-8164 TWO LOCATIONS: Jose and Pleasanton. Average rent after lease bonus. Near downtown: (650)793-3659 315 E. O’Keefe (650)473-9983 MP: Middle Ave. Spacious 2BR/1BA 648 Domestic Help Nr San Antonio Center: (650)669-1125 Position is part-time. Students needing to work around class sched- A Better Property Management Co. & 2BR/2BA. New paint, frplc, AEK, W/D, N/S/P. 2 car parking, $1350/mo. ules, retirees wanting to keep busy, and homemakers looking for addi- Offered MV: 2 Quiet cottage style apts avail. EPA: West of 101 to $1495/mo. lease. Housecleaning Service Offered Each 1BR/1BA, 1 car garage, new car- tional income are encouraged to apply. STUDIO BALCONY $688 Call (650)323-3549. 10 years experience. Reliable, own car, pet and paint. Close to Castro. Each Pool, dressing area, AEK, secured. Mon-Fri. English speaking. Excellent $750/mo. Apts shown on Sat., 1/10, 1- Submit letter and resume, along with hours of availability to: Average rent after lease bonus. MP: Move in bonus! West. Lrg studio local ref’s. Call Maria or Delia & 1BR, ultra charmer, Spanish style. 3pm . For info call 650-321-8706 (650)851-7603 450 E. O’Keefe (650)324-9858 A Better Property Management Co. Hardwood flrs., breakfast nook, garden Frank A. Bravo courtyard, carport, coin laundry. Cat MV: Near San Antonio Director of Computer Operations MP: Attractive 2BR with large deck. OK. $995/mo. (650)854-2700 4BR 2 BATH $1995 Embarcadero Publishing Co. Also, 1BR, $1095. DW, ceiling fan & 2 car garage, yards, HW floors, clean FAX YOUR AD carport w/storage. Walk to civic cen- MV: 2BR/1BA, $980 mo. 2553 Mardell Wy 473-9983 [email protected] ter, train station & downtown. N/S/P, A Better Property Management Co $1495/mo. 1818 Higdon. http://www.embarcaderopublishing.com/jobs 326-3541 (650)400-9666. Move in bonus (650)325-7114. (continued on page 41) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2003 • Page 39 HomeHome ServicesServices

730 Cleaning 750 Electrical 762 Gardeners 764 General 766 Hauling EVER’S CLEANING SERVICE PACIFIC LANDSCAPING Contractors Hauling Rototilling The #1 Realtors & Landlords Choice Reliable professional, yard mainte- Lawn Aerating Dethatching Homes, Condos, Move-in’s/out’s. A Notice to Our Readers: Detailed & Honest Service J.W. ELECTRIC nance & landscaping.. In business 18 Tractor Work Weed Clearing years. 968-6046 Lic. #736877 Free Estimates (650)465-6041 •Free Estimates California law requires that contrac- (650)329-1810 •Quality Work tors taking jobs that total $500 or Green Housecleaning •Small Jobs AMERICAN GARDENER more (labor or materials) be li- Least-Toxic Welcome Rototilling censed by the Contractors State Li- JOHNSTON •$945-100 Amp. Dethatching & Lawn Aerating cense Board. State law also requires Professional & Responsible Cleaning (650)329-1810 that contractors include their license ✭ ✭ Residential & Commercial Service Upgrade number on all advertising. 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Weekly/monthly (650) 964-1000 Ramon 510-494-1691/650-576-6242 Foundations/Framing Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling Low Rates. Own Equip. Local Refs. Excellent Refs! Top Quality Work • Competitive Mantels, Bookcases, Workplaces Experienced & Friendly. Insured. Save money by having it Rates • Great Service • Bonded FRANK’S HAULING Lic# 606341 Wall Units, Window Seats I Love My Job! Cell (650)380-1406 done right the first time! JAPANESE GARDENER Lic. # 513680 • General Contractor Commercial, Residential, Garage, Ned Hollis 856-9475 Experienced in Bonsai Since 1987. (408)295-9665 Basement & Yard Clean-up. Maintenance, Clean-up Fair prices. (650)361-8773 Orkopina SF ELECTRIC GEM CONSTRUCTION 722 Carpentry 20 yrs experience. Reasonable prices (650)856-6593, eves. Design & Build GOAL Construction Hauling JPM CARPENTER Housecleaning Residential & Commercial “A gem built is well built” Excavation, Demolition, Construction Tile, sheet rock, doors, cabinets, crown “The BEST Service for You” Any size job welcome. Japanese Gardener Lic. #732830 Call (650)537-6344 Clean-up, backyard, garage, etc. moulding, baseboard, windows, con- Service since 1985 (650)796-2378 Lic. #688946 Maintenance • Garden works The best price & quality for your job crete, general repairs. Jose Mendoza, Clean ups • Pruning Lic. # 642360 (650)834-0776 776-4117 328-2060. • Meticulous, Quality Work RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 752 Fences (650)327-6283, evenings NEW HOMES • REMODELS J&G HAULING SERVICE • Laundry/Ironing/Windows/Blinds ADDITIONS • REPAIRS WANTED Misc. junk, office & appliances, • Wax/Wall Washing/Construction Clean-Up FENCES, DECKS, GATES, JIMENEZ garage/storage, etc & clean-ups. Experienced finish carpenter for new • Senior/Expecting Mother/Newborn Disc. 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SOTO’S CONSTRUCTION Home Improvements 650.566.1060 CELL 650.814.0637 FREE ESTIMATE Roger H: (650)326-7721 Cell: 776-3255 Remodeling: Bath, Kitchen & Tiles Carpentry • Plumbing • Elect. 772 Landscaping Roofing & Concrete. 10 Years Exp. IMMEDIATE RESPONSE •Remods. Manny (650)766-6290 Free Estimates. Lic #31408 Lic.# 656089 Landscaping (650)208-7748 or (650)327-8901 731 Concrete (650)369-6200 Dudley Lewis Master Handyman •YARD Plumbing, Tile, Carpentry and Renovation BEST CONCRETE IN BAY AREA •LANDSCAPE Electrical Work. 33 YEARS EXP. www.MGMEnterprises.com MAINTENANCE 730 Cleaning Any Kind of work: Concrete or Brick RENOVATION (650)323-4878 [email protected] STATE ERVICE • Consulting, Design, Installation ANA’S HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE • Flag Stone • Landscape • Fence • •E S •SPRINKLER • Specializing in all stonework, patio, REFS. & EXPERIENCE. $15/HR. Free Est. Affordable Price • Licensed Fences - Decks - Retaining Wall •NEW LAWNS SYSTEMS European handyman is • 650-814-0418 • Patio - Outdoor Construction walls, walks & pools FREE ESTIMATES. FREE ESTIMATES (650)367-1420 available for projects from PLEASE CALL (650)568-9905 15 yrs Experience - Reasonable Prices • Integrate your house Al (650)853-0824, cell 650-269-7113 A to Z. Call 650-270-7726 OR CELL (650)771-0544 with your garden & live seasonally 736 Decks Ayala’s Housecleaning HANDYMAN SERVICE Local References • Lic 595316 “Fences & Gardens” Electrical • Painting • Tile Good Refs. & Excel. experience FRANCISCO VARGAS Quality Built Deck & Fence GREEN THUMB Drywall • Woodwork Professional any time service. Patio covers, maintenance & hauling Landscaping Designer Call (650)631-4502; (650)544-4502 Robert Stafford, Inc. Free Estimate. (650)208-7748 Free Estimate Excellent References Fences, Gates, Decks, Arbors, Wood Molding, FOR HIRE (650)493-0420, cell (415)531-5934 Lawns, Tree Pruning, Flagstone, Brick, Pavers, Garden Design,installation • (650) 851-0519 • C&M Cleaning Services Tile, Concrete, Garden Maint, Painting, and maintenance ✩✩ All Pro ✩✩ 12 yrs experience. $15/hr. Great refs. Pressure Washing, Demolition. Makes all your remolding dreams Mirna or Carlos 650-520-0976 & 299-9327 Call (650) 328-1155 come true! 17 yrs of high quality (408)238-4815 or (650)207-1477 747 Drywall work. Refs & Lic. #32420 El Paso Drywall Richard (650)799-8019 or 493-1843 Jose Garcia CALIFORNIA HOUSECLEANING Water damage, acoustic removal PEREDA GARDENING & spray, hanging texture paint. 754 Flooring Tree Service, Clean-Up, New Lawns, P.M. SERVICES Excellent refs • Experienced staff Small jobs make big business. 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New install, refinish, Res. & Co. (650)520-4744 or 218-3267 Al Trujillo jobs. Move in/outs. 10 yrs exp. Excel. LIC. 008937 refs. Excel prices. (650)366-8790 repairs. Free estimates. Low rates. 750 Electrical Refs. Lic.#712180 (415)664-9783 Sam’s Garden Service Handyman Service Miranda’s House Cleaning General Cleanup, Gardening, Pruning, Home, apt. improvements & repairs, Best prices in the Bay Area!! ALEX ELECTRIC Trimming, New Lawns, Sprinkler electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, Eng. Great refs. Respectful Crew! Lic #784136. Free Est. All electrical Palo Alto Weekly Classifieds Systems, Thatching & Planting. fences, sod, sprinklers, lndscp. Insured. Home Services Bonded, Licensed & Insured Since 1982 Alex, (650)366-6924 Free estimates. (650)969-9894 Lic#MP58556 650-561-9524 continued on next page Please call: (408)705-5201 326-8216

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772 Landscaping 777 Moving Assistance 780 Painting 782 Personal Home 802 Repairs 804 Roofing M. Sanchez Landscaping Professional Moving Assistance Castro Painting Organizers Roofing, Repairs & Handyman Clean-ups. Irrigation. Repair. Installa- Reasonable and reliable service by 2 or COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DOCTOR Shingles, Shakes, Tiles, tion. Concrete. Masonry. Stone Patios. 3 persons with 24 ft truck. Furnishings, Exterior & Interior * Experienced * Holiday Gift Certificates! Low cost combined service x Tar & Gravel, Gutter & Drain Work, Driveway. Refs Avail. FREE Estimate appliances hauling & installation. Free Ref’s * Free Estimates * 20% off! for a quick turn around Single-ply Torge. Free estimate. (650)342-1392, or cell (650)444-7072 estimates. Call 408-832-0392 (650)780-0632 • Water Damage Repairs Call John (650)322-4871 TROPICAL LANDSCAPING Got • Remodeling • Roofing A Notice to Our Readers: GARY ROSSI PAINTING • Int. & Ext.Painting • Flooring Residential Commercial Industrial California State Law requires that Licensed (#559953) and Bonded. Tony Sanchez Cell: (408)605-4784 814 Tiling Fences Hauling Yard Cleanup New all moving companies be licensed Free Estimates. Wall Paper Removal. clutter? [email protected] St.Lic. #723482 ALEX TILE & MARBLE Lawns Monthly Maint. Tree Trimming by the Public Utilities Commis- Residential & Commercial Kitchen, Bath, Fireplace, Patio James (650)533-2379, or 329-1857 sion. Businesses listed under Mov- 650-345-4245 No time, energy, All Tile, Marble, Slate, Stone Work ing Assistance are not licensed patience or 804 Roofing References, Guarantee movers, and do not advertise them- HOBBS PAINTING Lic # 491398, (650)996-9885 774 Masonry selves as such. Quality Interior, Licensed. know-how to tidy Alfredo Garcia Roofing A mover’s license contains a T or Takes Pride in Work, No Mess. that space? • Shakes •Fire-Treated Shakes Cal T followed by 6 digits. Residential/Commercial Let Clutterboy clear •Shingles • Tar & Gravel 816 Tree Care Classic For further information, call the Paul Hobbs 650-289-9358 out and organize your •Tile • New Roofs BRUNO FERAZZA Contractor's License Board Garage or Office. TREE SERVICE Masonry 1-800-321-2752 JC PAINTING GENERAL ROOF REPAIRS Expert tree trimming, safe removals. Interior / Exterior Expert FREE ESTIMATES • HOURLY RATE •Sidewalls •Gutters LOCAL REFERRALS GALORE! Stump removal. Free estimate. Insured • Stone walls, patios & walkways Good work guarantee! References. Check us out at •Skylights • Dry Rot Repairs Lic. # 696796. (650)222-3464 • Custom pool remodeling 780 Painting 10% discount. Fall & Winter season. Free estimates. 650-340-9583 www.clutterboy.com 650-322-4402 • All Stone applications 650.799.4149 Cell phone 650-207-4402 Inda’s Tree Service • Outdoor Kitchens, Barbecues & Spas 24 hr. Emergency Service Fully Insured/Bonded BBB Member Removal, thinning, shaping, • Architectural & Engineering plans AINTING 784 Paving CA Lic. #591344 P by North Pacific PAINTING etc. and stump grinding. Local References • Lic 595316 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Asphalt Paving, Patching & Seal Serving the Bay Area for over 20 Years Free Estimates. Lic. & Insured High Quality, Low Prices, Fully Insured Coating. Co & Res. Free estimates. Robert Stafford, Inc. GUARANTEED QUALITY CA Lic# 670659 Call 1 800 679-7279 MARSHALL (408)293 5139, (408)832-0347 (650) 321-1070 WORK & VERY NEAT All major credit cards accepted. ROOFING • (650) 851-0519 • lic. #675455 or (408)581-2166 pgr www.northpacificpainting.com Insured Free Est. 790 Plumbing (650) 851-1449 6PM–9PM 347-3088 Commercial/Residential JIMENEZ TREE SERVICE Free Estimates, Quality Work-Local Refs. Tree Removal, Trimming & Cleanup A-PLUS PAINTING O’Dowd Plumbing Licensed, Bonded & Insured Lic 596364 775 Metal Work (650)322-1146 CUSTOM METAL WORK Repaint Specialist Interior & Exterior BILL WARD Commercial & Residential •Railings •Furniture Full prep & durable quality work J.A. FONT OZZIE’S TREE SERVICE: Certified •Sculpture •Paintings Excellent local references PAINTING New Construction arborist, 18 yrs exp. Tree trimming, re- SMS Designs Free estimates 408.735.7468 40 years on the Peninsula Remodeling ROOFING movals & stump grinding. Free chips www.spiralpyramid.com 650-368-3485 Free Estimates Sewer Lateral Water Lines 650.323.6331 & wood. Free. est. Lic'd. & insured. Gas Lines A. AVI DECORATIVE PAINTING 851-3209 ★YOUR CUSTOM★ (650)368-8065, cell, (650)704-5588 Lic. #264803 - Insured Earthquake Gas Valves 776 Movers Int./Ext. Paper Hanging Cabinets CHOICE SINCE 1980 ✔ WATER HEATERS RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICE ALL ROOF TYPES AND REPAIRS Faux Finish & Lacquer • Professional tree removal (650)952-6578 Lic#522217 Professional Custom Work FULLY INSURED • Pruning and shaping our specialty SHMOOVER Lic. #798614 (650)329-0770 NEAT RELIABLE Family owned and operated LIC #546166 • New Lawns [email protected] (650)299-9987 Very Reasonable Plumbing PAINTING VISA, MC Lic. #824065 Insured & Bonded MOOVERS FARIAS PAINTING ROGER BLAKEMORE Repairs & Installation Interior & Exterior • Avail. anytime QUALITY PREPARATION 20 yrs. Exp. Al Peterson Roofing LICENSE CALIF. T-118304 25 Years Exp. Home (650)364-5618 & FINISH WORK Very Fast & Efficient Service. Call Jimmy, 968-7187 since 1946 820 Wallpaper Cell (650)248-6911 • 24 years experience specializing in Serving the Peninsula • Served a 5 yr. apprenticeship in England 802 Repairs • repairs • reroofing CHRISTINE’S WALLPAPERING since 1975. Insured. • www.paintmore.com • roof/gutter Interior Painting • Licensed & insured #392875 A B WEST cleaning, repairs Quality Residential Specialist Careful, friendly, fast, still • FREE ESTIMATES and maintenance Wall Preparation D&M CONSTRUCTION owner-operated! 325-8039 493-9177 Wall Paper Removal PAI NTI NG Repairs - Texturing Interior & Exterior • Remodels • Repairs Since 1982 Great Refs & Low Rates • Tile • Carpentry • Decks Valley Roofing • 408.243.1340 Lic. # 757074 (650)593-1703 327-5493 Classified Deadlines: Lic. 52643 (650) 575-2022 • Elec/Plumbing • Painting all roof types FRIDAY PAPER: free estimates Call E. Marchetti all work guaranteed Wallpapering by Trish Palo Alto Weekly noon, Wednesday for Free Estimate EMERGENCY SERVICE 24 hrs 24 years of experience WEDNESDAY PAPER: Excellent Local References leak repairs, reroofing Classifieds Fax Your Classified Ad gutter repair & cleaning Free Estimates (650) 347-8359 Lic.#623885 326-8216 326-3541 noon, Friday Lic. #816320 949-1820 Fax (650) 344-6518 To advertise in this section, call 326-8210. Ask for Ana x212 or Evie x216 Hablamos Español!

(continued from page 39) 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios MV: MV: Newly remodeled community in PA PA: 1 & 2BR apartments from $900 PA: 1BR/1BA. GREAT DOWNTOWN Glenwood Garden Apts. 1, 2 & 3BRs. & out. Studio, $750; $200 off 1st SPACIOUS, NEWLY DECORATED mo. AEK, lots of closets & storage, LOCATION. Small, quiet, updated 844 Apts & Studios Pool, A/C, Private patios. month, $99 deposit. Also 1BR, $925 1BR+ w/ patio. N/S. pool. 220 Curtner. Call (650)493-8949 complex. 1st floor unit with fenced MV: 2BR/1BA in quiet, park-like set- Covered parking, walk to downtown. mo. Covered parking w/large storage. Byron/San Antonio Rd. Pet possible. or (650)400-9666. yard. Laundry on-site. Enclosed garage. ting. Pool, BBQ, covered parking & No pets. Call (650)961-3370 Onsite laundry. (650)965-1052. $1165/mo. or $1095 bonus w/ lease. N/S/P. Avail. Dec 1. $1,650/mo. laundry rooms. AEK, D/W, disposal. Furnished/unfurnished. (650)776-8000 PA: 1BR at $1000 & 2BRs, $1200. See http://www.171bryant.com. Garbage & water paid. Indoor cats OK, Call (650)387-4355. MV: Large newly remodeled 1BR. MV: PA border. Nice 1BR. Wall-wall New carpet, paint, sparkling clean, N/S. Avail 11/7. $995/mo. Call Bob or PA, EPA, MV: Move in special! $925/mo. plus $99 deposit. Covered carpets, drapes, pool. 1 block El Cami- pool, laundry, bike to Stanford. N/P. Jan (650)967-4467 Pool, lndry, cov prkng, stor. MV: Quiet parking, laundry facilities, pool. Free no. $895 mo. 1895 Ednamary Way. Call Maria, (650)493-9576 PA: Bike to Campus single story bldng. Remod. (650)965- MV: 2BR/1BA unit near downtown. cable. All in peaceful setting. Sorry no (650)948-8429. 1BR CLOSETS! $820 1122. PA & EPA: Garden setting, gated PA: 1BR upstairs unit in Midtown area. Laundry & covered parking. Available pets. Call Laura (650)965-8914. 2BR BALCONY $1095 now. $1,095.00 mo. Call agent (650) MV: Quality JR. 1BR, $795/mo. 2 story. (650)324-2231. Studios & Pool, laundry and covered parking. Average rent after lease bonus. Los Altos schools. Covered park- 1BR’s, $695-$1195/mo. (650)964-1146 $950/mo. $500 rent bonus! Available 391 Curtner (650)473-9983 279-7208 before 10:30 a.m., Mon-Sat. MV: Large, clean, quiet 1BR, $795 & [email protected] ing, pool, lndry on-site. N/P/S. now. Manager, 650-867-0732. A Better Property Management Co. 2BR, $950 + deposit. Inside cat OK. 2685 California St. Ask about our PA: $830-870/mo. Studio apts. MV: 2BR/1BA, lower-unit. W/D on D/W. Carport, pool & storage. N/S. bonus. 650-941-5559 Move-in bonus! Quiet, in secure PA: 1BR, $750/mo. Near Stanford. site, N/P. $1100/mo. + $800/dep. 876 Call (650)207-2202 neighborhood. Garden, pool, & W/D. BONUS 1 month free with lease. Qui- PA: 3BR/2BA in 6-plex, downtown. Park Dr., Unit #1. (650)747-0335 or MV: Quiet cul de sacon Near Stanford. Avail. now. N/S/P. et, clean, secure. W/D, carport. Call Balcony, carport, storage, laundry. (650)520-9622 MV: Light sleepers haven!! Unique, PA border. Well maintained. (650)269-8209. www.caminocourt.com (650)852-9484. $1850/mo. Call (650)323-5231 single story 1BR + additional room can Near San Antonio Shopping Center. MV: 2BR/1BA, upstairs, w/balc. 1BR, be perfect office w/bright morn. sun. 2BR, $1150/mo; 1BR, $895/mo. PA: Downtown PA: 1BR. Upstairs corner apt. in a gat- PA: Casa Carolina. 3820 Park Blvd. upstairs, lg. deck. Both w/storage & Beautiful garden. Newly refinished 4315 and 4321 Collins Court. 1BR QUIET $1370 ed residence in the Woodlands area. Move-in bonus. Remod lg apts avail. covered pkg. ALSO, 2BR/1BA town- hdwd flrs. Quiet street, no traffic. Ask about move-in bonus. Average rent after lease bonus. Large windows, view of trees & gar- 2BR/2BA & 1BR/1BA, $1050 and up. house w/grg. Heat paid. Nr 85 & 101. Lndry. Excel. loc. $1100. 964-2754 (408)888-1375 large balcony W/D. AEK. den, small private deck, new kit., laun- Gated, quiet complex w/parking, pool N/P. Starting $850/mo. (650)967-3353. 525 Homer (650)473-9983 dry facils., $895/mo. 650-652-9665 and laundry. 650-493-2424, 224-1022 MV: MV/PA/LA border: MV: Charming, old-fashioned 1BR/ MV: Studio in Victorian. Free laundry A Better Property Management Co. Just remodeled Jr. 1BR & 2BR near PA: 1BR/1BA, new appliances, carpet, PA: Downtown 1BA. Oak flrs., secluded garden patio, & utilities. Beautiful 9 ft. ceilings. downtown PA & Stanford. All new & paint. On-site laundry, carport park- Studio $1025 & 1BR $1275-$1375 carport, laundry on premises, small qui- Close to downtown. $875/mo. PA: .LARGE STUDIO. appliances (gas range), fixtures, ing & storage. $850/mo. 323 Curtner Avail mid Dec. Pool, jacuzzi & saunas et complex. N/P. Avail now, $845/mo. (650)279-8228 WEST OF 101 carpet & much more! “Move-In Ave. Broker, (650)424-8107 Cats ok. Quiet. Non smokers. Manager, (650)938-4496. MOVE IN BONUS!!! Bonus” $895, $995 & $1295. MV:1st Month Free! Large 2BR/1BA Private patio, pool. Gas paid. PA: Spacious studio: $795 & 1BR, 275 Hawthorne. (650)321-6633. Del Medio Park (650)941-2244 MV: DON’T MISS OUR in attractive 14-unit complex on Easy From $695 mo. & up. (650)321-6148 $1095. Patio, forced air heating, cov- PA: DOWNTOWN. Attractive 1BR VRENT.CO HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Street. Near transportation & park. ered carport, D/W, laundry rooms, at- w/small den. Ceiling fan. Covered Receive 1/2 off Second Month! $1150 mo. Call (650)964-1207. PA: Studio on Forest Ave. Kitchenette, tractive courtyard, pool. Convenient to carport w/storage, lndry room. Move- Spacious 1 & 2BRs. Starting at $800. laundry, secured building. $790/mo. Stanford. N/S/P. Move-in bonus! in bonus. $1295/mo. (650)325-7114. Latham Court Apts. (650)961-6135 (650)814-8229 Call (650)493-8670

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, January 2, 2003 • Page 41 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios 846 Commercial Space 848 Condos & 852 Homes 852 Homes PA: Downtown. Large, 2BR/2BA. MP: Excellent downtown location. Townhouses LA: 3BR/2BA. Hardwood flrs, frplc. Hardwood floors, fireplace, laundry, 2nd floor suite. 1786 sq. ft. for lease at PA: Great downtown location! Double garage, 1/4 acre, mature land- carport, storage. Nice, quiet fiveplex. 770 Menlo Ave. Available Jan. 1st. 3BR/2.5BA. Large, private, double scaping. Gardener. Covington School. Avail. now. N/S/P. $1750/mo. Call (408)496-6262 x 4. garage. Carpet & frplce. Extra N/S. Quiet street. Easy freeway access. Call (650)322-0302 More Than storage & laundry. $2950 mo. (650)906-9508 MP: Prime Retail on Santa Cruz Ave. $2100/mo. (650)856-1763 PA: Excellent Midtown location. An Address... in the heart of downtown. Approx. LA: North. Wonderful creekside Pvt. deck, gardens, pool, cov. parking. 2,340 sq. ft., incl. 2 bathrooms. Avail. PA: Quality 2BR/1BA. Close to Cali- 3BR/2.5BA. Formal living/dining rms., Utilities incl. N/S. N/P. A Lifestyle January, 2004. Classic Property Serv- fornia Ave, CalTrain, Stanford. W/D, lg. family rm. w/frplc, master suite 2BR/1.5BA, $1550/mo. ices, (650)329-9022 Deck. Water/Garbage Paid. N/S/P. w/wardrobe closet. Sunny eat-in kitch- (650)207-9335. en w/built-in home office area, hand- Oak Creek Apartments MP: Serene therapist office w/private Avail. 01/09 $1350/mo.Davis & Co. ● Realty. 650-326-2008 some hrdwd flrs throughout, large rear PA: Great neighborhood! Near Spacious studios, 1 & 2 BRS reception area and 2 doors. In award- ● yard incl. expansive deck. N/S/P. Stanford. Spacious, sunny 1BR & 2BR 27 Beautifully landscaped acres winning Class A professional building SAN CARLOS: 2BR/2BA in $3800/mo. incl. grdnr. Classic Property apts. Lg. patio, pool, secluded garden, along San Francisquito Creek at 885 Oak Grove. ADA compliant/ele- wooded setting. Services (650)329-9022 laundry, parking. $1150 to $1295/mo. ● High speed internet access vator, shared kitch. Classic Property Brittain Heights HOA. PA: $1595 mo. Charming 2BR/1BA lo- (650)493-8198. www.bayareaapts.com ● Service, (650)329-9022. $1500/mo. (650)366-5734. LAH: 4BR/2BA plus separate 1BR/ State of the art Health Club cated in College Terrace. Hardwood 1BA cottage. A/C, DR, LR, FR & 2 ● Walking distance to Stanford floors, one car garage, great location. PA: Large 2BR/2BA, AEK, D/W, PA: PRIME DOWNTOWN OFFICES frplcs. On 1/2 acre. Close to town. Qui- Shopping Center Davis & Davis., (650)361-1977 frplc. Avail. now. Incl. heat & A/C, Three suites: 674 sf, 1399 sf, 4015 sf 849 Cottages et. Pool & garden maint. incl. ● 5 Pools and 3 Tennis Courts full floor. Located on University Ave- www.wbdavis.com pool, club house. N/S, N/P. $1650 mo. ATH: Westside. Charming 1BR/1BA, $5000/mo. Avail. 2/1/04. 650-464-4227 w/great bonus. (650)493-8577 ● Cardio, Aqua Aerobic & Yoga nue near Stanford and train. Dramatic private & quiet. Newly refurbished. PA: $2695. Spacious 2-story 3BR + of- Classes atriums, extensive windows, high ceil- LAH: 4BR/3BA, furnished. A/C, hot N/S. $985/mo. includes utilities. fice, 2BA. Formal dining, fireplace. PA: Move in bonus! 1BR/1BA in sin- ● ings, quality interior finishes. 4,015 full tub, view. 20 minutes from Junipero 10 minutes from Downtown Palo Alto (650)326-5952 Davis & Davis, (650)361-1977. gle story bldg. Sep. LR, DR & kitchen. ● Fully furnished and accessorized floor incl 15 offices, kit, deck, parking. Serra & Page Mill. 31103 Page Mill Front & back yards. Enclosed garage. Call 650-776-5390 or view photos/floor www.wbdavis.com units PA: Cottage, 2BR/1BA, in Crescent Road. $3000 mo. (650)917-8076 or Very quiet, close to Stanford. Water & plans at www.paoffices.com ● Park. Wood floors, fireplace, vaulted (650)400-9601. PA: $7000 mo. Fully furnished, com- garb. incl. $1175 mo. (650)565-8792 Newly remodeled interiors in selected apts. PA: DOWNTOWN, 167 Hamilton ceiling, formal dining room. N/S/P MP: $1625/mo. Allied Arts/westside, pletely remod. Crescent Park estate. $1900/mo. Wilbur Properties 3BR/3BA, 2 car garage. 2600 sf. Prof. PA: Move in bonus! 2BR/1BA, second Open daily 9 to 5:30 Ave. 2nd & 3rd full floors, 4000 sq. ft. nr. Stanford. 880 Partridge. 2BR/1BA, floor 4-plex. Very light, lots of closets. each. 13 private offices. Fiber optic 650-847-3800 landscaped 25K sf lot, security gates, 1600 Sandhill Road, P. A. wall-wall carpeting, refrigerator, W/D, Balcony w/sep. exit. Carport. Prof. wired to internet hub. Full service. gardener & trash incl. Enclosed back- indoor/outdoor stereo system. Best maintained. Close to Stanford. $1225 650 321-1701 (408)298-7474 850 Duplexes-Sixplexes yard. 2 car carport. Mo-to-mo. lease. schools, walk to downtown. Call mo. (650)565-8792. Pet OK. Avail now. (800)284-6587 (510)579-7135, Owner-Agent. PA: Office space available, California MP: 1BR/1BA, small, quiet, attached PA: Charming, spacious 3BR/1BA. Ex- PA: Mediterranean style, sm, pvt com- Ave. & downtown PA. Various suite cottage, 200 block Willow Rd. MP: 2BR+ charming English cottage. RWC: Cul de sac cellent condition. 2 car garage. Won- plex. 2BR/2BA, $1695/mo. 3BR/2BA, sizes. Call agent for details. Wilbur $900/mo. Utilities included. Carport, Cathedral ceiling in LR, DR, stone 2BR BALCONY $1150 derful Midtown location. $2500/mo. $2095/mo. Pool, covered parking, bal- Properties. 650-847-4348. garden. Unfurnished. Share W/D, patio. fireplace, new kitchen & bath. spacious, quiet, lease. N/P, N/S. Call (650)326-7679. Call 650-566-5741 or 650-468-6533 cony/patio, laundry room, DSL availa- 1530 Ebener (650)473-9983 Fenced yard, pet ok, NS. $2000/mo. ble, N/S/P. 650-248-4167; 493-0898 A Better Property Management Co. PA: PRIME LOCATION Drive by 2054 Avy. 854-0372. Boutique Retail Space. MP: Near downtown. Sunny, large PA: 2BR/1BA. 672 Barron Ave., 6 mo. PA: Spacious & quiet 1BR apt. w/patio. Approx 600 sq ft. Available now. 1BR in triplex, upper level. Light car- MP: 2BR/1BA in Allied Arts area. lease then month to month. $1700/mo. RWC: West of ECR Agent, Eric, (650)533-7511, D/W, ceiling fan, covered carport, pool, 1BR TOWNHOUSE $912 Alex, (650)324-4200 x3005 pet, modern kitchen, 2 balconies, super Close to Stanford. 2 car garage, W/D, (650)566-5724 laundry. Attractive courtyard. Near New decor, pvt patio, pool condition. Garage, coin laundry. No D/W, hardwood floors, fireplace, gar- Stanford. N/S/P. $1095/mo. Move-in Average rent with lease bonus PV: Country offices, creekside office pets. Lease, $1400/mo. (650)854-2700 dener included. N/P, N/S. $2050/mo. bonus. Call 650-493-4339 suite consisting of 2 private offices, re- PA: 2BR/1BA. Lovely, private yard, 1587 Oxford (650)473-9983 650-566-1174. gardener incl., hdwd flrs., 2 car garage. PA: TOP LOCATION: “Under re- A Better Property Management Co. ceptionist area, private deck. Classic MP: Downtown, near shops & restau- Property Services, 650-329-9022 rants. 2BR/1BA. N/S/P. $1500/mo. MP: 3BR/1BA. 10k sf lot. Beautiful W/D, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher. modeled” spacious studio in small 8- Excellent condition. Quiet location. RWC: West of ECR (650) 322-4433 x11 or garden, private, new frig, stove. Full plex w/lg. separate tiled kitchen, tiled $1750/mo., lease. Call (650)494-2436. BA, all new applcs & new fixtures, top 2BR UPPER $1150 RWC: Share office suite with CPA/at- [email protected] windows in LR looking at garden. torney firm. Private furnished office, floor location, covered parking & Average rent after lease bonus Available immediately. Quiet street. PA: 3BR/1BA in tranquil park-like more! N/S/P. MOVE-IN BONUS! 226 Lincoln (650)473-9983 $600/mo. Administrative and equip- MV: 40 Sherland Avenue, $2,750/mo. Call (650)851-7182. ment support available as may be re- setting. Frplce, W/D & DW. $795 (650)565-0015 or 444-036, A Better Property Management Co. 3BR/1.5BA. Garage, large private Fenced yard. $1950/mo vrent.com quired. 1733 Woodside Road. Call Len yard, available now, $2000/mo. MP: 3BR/2BA. 2 car garage, separate Birnbaum 650-261-6060 family room, nice yard, new applian- (650)387-3716 or (650)948-4662 RWC: 2BR/2BA, approx 1150 sq ft. 5 PA: Townhouse-style 2BR/1BA, sunny 650-941-442 ces, hardwood floors. Cls to downtown AEK, pool, laundry facilities. N/P/S. PA: 3BR/2BA Eichler with open floor & bright w/new carpet, paint, remod- PA, easy access to 101, $2800/mo. eled kitchen w/European cabinets. Liv- $1200/mo. + $500 sec. deposit. PA: Attractive, large 1BR/BA in quiet plan. Quiet neighborhood. Raised ceil- 650-364-4997 or 650-363-8048 848 Condos & 650-255-5407 or 650-207-8316 ing room leads to pvt, fenced yard Townhouses College Terrace. 1 car garage, laundry, ing, frplc, refrig, W/D. Fruit trees. Gar- w/garden, laundry, storage, 2 car park- lawn, new dishwasher, new kitchen, MP: Charming west Menlo home. dener incl. Avail. now. $1895/mo. RWC: Near Kaiser MP: 2BR/1.5BA. 1400 +/- sq ft town- ing. Near California Ave. shops/ hardwood floors, recessed light, 2BR/1BA, 75 ft from Starbucks. Large (408)345-3155 or (408)371-0705 1BR DUPLEX $1187 home. Frplc, patio, W/D, D/W, garage, $1500/mo. 650-856-2818 cafes/train. N/S/P. $1200/mo. Classic garage, cozy, small yard LR w/frplc. Enclosed yard, grdnr incl. PA: 3BR/2BA. Bright, hardwood prkng. New carpet and paint. Eat-in PA: BEST DOWNTOWN LOCA- Property Services, 329-9022 Average rent with lease. A/C. W/D. N/S. Avail now. Furn/un- floors. Great for entertaining, dining kitchen. Gas heat, central air. Walk to TION. Historic “top floor” 2BR du- 512 Spring (650)473-9983 furn. $2000/mo. Call (650)854-8184. room, cute kitchen. 2 car garage. Gar- downtown. $1900/mo. (408)402-9230. plex (Forest/Cowper) w/new hrdwd A Better Property Management Co dener. $2400/mo. Agent (408)773-0717 flrs, new tiled kitchen (gas range) & MP: Deluxe town home. Avail Feb. 1st. TWO MONTHS FREE! RWC: Near Kaiser MP: 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. Walk to BA. Enormous dining area, spacious Spacious, secure, 3BR/2.5BA. DR, FR, PA: Spacious. 4BR/2BA, separate fam- (with one year lease, large 1BR/1BA) 2BR UTILS PAID $1146 Draeger’s. 1 car attached garage. No living areas, walk-in closets, beautiful FP. Topline AEK, large eat-in kitchen ily room. Situated on a beautiful tree- Average rent with lease bonus pets. $2295/mo. Sophie (650)566-5745. woodwork, covered parking & more! + storage, lndry room, elegant mstr bed lined street in Barron Park. $3500/mo. CALL IMMEDIATELY! 537 Cedar (650)473-9983 MP: Brand new luxury 2BR/2BA N/S/P, MOVE-IN BONUS! $1795. & vanity area, AC, enclosed patio, Call (650)566-5741 or (650)468-6533 (650)328-7480 huge garage w/storage. MP schls, walk 650.320.8500 A Better Property Management Co. condo. Menlo Square in dwntwn MP. PA: Beautiful 2BR/1BA. DR, LR, Underground prkng, security, frplce, PA: Large 1BR/1BA in downtown. to dwntwn. $3400/mo. (650)325-7255 RWC: West of ECR hdwd flrs, frplc, all new applc. 1 car gourmet kitchen, Dacor appliances, Carport parking, newly painted. Walk garage. Pleasant bckyrd. Midtown, near 1BR UPPER $802 fitness room & more. $2700/mo. One to Stanford. $1275/mo. + dep. Water & MP: Near Stockbridge on Atherton. PA: WALK TO CAL. AVE./BIKE Average rent after lease bonus Charming, immaculate 2BR/1BA. LR, shops, library & YMCA. Grdnr. incl. yr lease. Call Bob. (650)619-2700. garbage paid. Call (408)504-2495 or $1900/mo. Avail. Now. (650)856-1610 TO CAMPUS: “Just remodeled” 919 Clinton (650)473-9983 (650)858-3660. DR, AEK, 1 car garage. Gardener, wa- 1BR & 2BR w/new tiled kit & BAs, A Better Property Management Co. MV: 1BR, top floor condo at 505 Cy- ter and garbage included, N/S, N/D, PA: Historic, spacious 4BR/3BA all new appliances, spacious living $1700/mo. 650-593-4774 press Point Drive. Balcony, pool, ten- PA: Private, wooded lot. 2BR/1BA du- charmer at 175 Byron just steps from areas, hdwd flr & vaulted ceilings RWC: 1BR. Near Woodside Rd. N/P. nis courts. $1195 mo. Avail. immed. plex. Carport, laundry room, easy ac- University Av. Large gourmet kit. (1BR only), all new fixtures, linole- $750/mo. Alpha Properties. MP: PV border: 3BR/2BA, 2 car ga- Agent John King, (650)483-2710 cess to Stanford. Move In Bonus!! w/granite & cherry, marble BA, many um, carpet and more! Pool, covered (650)366-5734 rage, 1/2 mile to Stanford, Las Lomitas MV: Beautiful Old Mill condo. Quiet $1095 mo. (650)321-6148. antique fixtures, etc. Cozy hot tub & parking, storage, and laundry. N/S/P schools, cul-de-sac, frplc, hrdwd & car- private backyard. Avail. Jan 1. RWC: Large studios. Pool, elevator, 2BR/2BA, 1200 sq ft., gas FP, patio, MOVE IN BONUS $995-$1295. pet, backyard, gardener, W/D. N/S. $4200/mo. (650)854-2700. laundry, parking, AEK. Close to W/D, appliances. Sec. parking, pool, RWC: Emerald Hills. Attractive 1BR/ $3000/mo. 916-984-7027 (650)856-0930 jacuzzi, clubhouse. N/S, pets neg. Avail 1BA. Trees, deck & view. By Edge- CalTrain, bus lines. One mo. $795/mo. MP: West. Storybook, gated property. PA: Charming 1BR/1BA, light & PA: WALK TO UNIVERSITY or $850 furnished. 1/04 . $1750/mo., lease. 650-941-3932 wood Park. Water & garbage paid. bright, hardwood floors. W/D. Quiet N/S/P. $875/mo.Call (650)369-6329. 3BR/2BA. Sep. DR, FR, laundry rm, AVE. “Best in Town” enormous (800) 433-2585, (650)365-1328. hrdwd flrs. 2 car garage, frplc. New setting, large yard. No pets. Avail. now. 2BR in luxury 6-plex (Everett & Claire Hitomi, Realtor® paint & floors, dbl pane windows. $1350 mo. (408)981-1475 Waverly) w/modern, full-sized tiled SAN CARLOS: Residential Real Estate Specialist 852 Homes priv. yd. Los Lomitas schools. Grdnr. 1BR, $1100/mo & 2BR/2BA, PA: Condos • Homes PA: Community Center. 5BR/3BA, tra- kitchen (+D/W), tiled BA, many win- ATH: 97 Normandy Ln., by El Cami- N/P/S. Lease $2900. (650)598-7047 $1495/mo. Pool, elevator, lndry, garage Mansions • More ditional charmer. Tiled entry, large LR dows, new forced air heat, marble en- no & Ath. Ave. $2950/mo. 3BR/2BA, MP: Westside. Private, quiet, 2BR/2BA parking, secure building. Close to All price ranges thruout Peninsula w/sunny, private patio. Frplc surround- try, large balcony, covered parking den, DR, great closets, fireplace, W/D, house. Fireplace, hardwood floors and CalTrain & bus lines. (800)433-2585. (650)473-1865 ed by built-ins. 2 master suites - 1 with w/storage room & more! N/S/P park-like setting on cul-de-sac. Garden- carpet. All appliances. Large yard. soaring ceilings/frplc/dreamy BA. $1650. (650)328-7480 VRENT.COM Wilbur Properties SAN CARLOS: Spacious 2BR/1BA in Buying • Selling • Leasing • Prop. Mgmt. er incl. (310)395-3319. $2100/mo. 650-529-0900 Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters/top PA: WOODSY GARDEN SETTING. 4-plex. View, balcony, W/D, 2 carport, appliances, sun room with doors lead- 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sq. ft. storage, tennis courts nearby. N/S/P. PA: 2BR/1.5BA condo. 1200 sq. ft. ATH: 34 Walnut Ave. MV: 49 Showers Dr. #V401, ing to secluded side deck w/spa. Sky- Extra large rooms. Balcony, wall-to- $1350/mo. 650-326-3230, M-F, 9-5pm. Pool, palm trees & serenity. Across 3BR/2.5BA, remodeled. 2 car 3BR/2.5BA. End unit. 1550 sq.ft. 2 car lights throughout, hardwood/white car- wall carpeting, floor to ceiling drapes. Weekends, 650-323-2888. from Charleston Shopping Center. garage. $2900/mo. Lease. garage, pool, spa, sauna, A/C, frige., pet. N/S/P. $5800/mo. incl. gardener. Self-cleaning oven, dishwasher, free Avail. now. $1700/mo. (650)967-4200, Agent Maya Sewald (650)329-6670. W/D, N/P/S, LA schools. Cal Train. Classic Property Services, washer/dryer. No pets, $1700/mo. Why rent when you can own? after 10am, [email protected] $2200/mo. (408)252-7070 (650)329-9022 Manager, (650)326-4005. No down payment program available. ATH: Unfurnished 3BR/2BA home in 9 properties in PA under $479K. cul-de-sac. Las Lomitas schools dis- MV: 550 Penny Lane, 3BR/2.5BA. 1 yr PA: Downtown, 4BR/3BA, 4 year old RWC: W. of El Camino Call today for free list. PA: 2BR/1.5BA townhouse. trict. Remodeled kitchen, updated BA, old two story home. W/D, wood floors. home w/cherry wood flrs. throughout. 1BR SHARP $780 1-877-556-2415 ID #2005 960 sq ft, quiet, pvt, back yard, $2850/mo. Gardener included. N/S/P $2600 Wilbur Properties, Erik Top of the line appliances, marble STUDIO COMFY $688 1 car garage, lndry facility. Agent 650-833-1337 (650)847-4342 baths, granite kit, fam. room, nice yard, Dishwasher, closets, dining area $1650/mo. Call (650)596-1840 $5900/mo. 333 High St. (650)302-6027 Average rent after lease bonus. EPA: West of 101 MV: Very charming 3BR/1BA + DR + 846 Commercial Space PA: 2BR/1BA townhouse, pvt. patio PA: Emerson Street. Bright 3BR/2BA. 50 Redwood Av. (650)473-9983 2BR GARAGE $1250 sunroom in the center of dwntwn. ATH/RWC: Ideal for psychologist, off living room, sundeck off BR. W/D. Plantation shutters, hardwood, W/d, A Better Property Management Co. backyard, laundry. 1 year lease Hdwd flrs, all appliances, great yard/ CFP, attorney, CPA, start-up. 1 garden- $1,395 mo. 322 #A Curtner. Call 1488 W. Bayshore (650)473-9983 garden, garage. Pets considered. Must D/W. Garage, yard w/gardener. Deck. SUNNYVALE: Near 280 type office + 2 DSL ready. Incl carpet- (650)493-8949 or (650)400-9666. A Better Property Management Co see! $2375/mo .Call (650) 941-4033. $2600/mo. Agent, (408)773-0717. ed office, quiet bldg., off-street park- 1BR COZY $780 RWC: Near Atherton Border ing, janitor & utils.(650)208-8624 PA: Top floor condo. 2BR/2BA, eleva- EPA: West side of 101. 2BR/1BA. PA: Fabulous executive homes in PV, 2BR NU DECOR $962 Open daily, 9:00am-5:00pm. LA, MP & PA. Check us out on the Easy PA/Stanford commute tor, pool, underground parking. Walk to 1 car garage, hardwood floors, California Ave. & CalTrain. $1695/mo. “Please take off shoes” come in & web for photos and more at Average rent after lease bonus MP: Dntn. Wonderful, small offices. completely remodeled, immaculate. take-a-look! 2BR/2BA, LR/DR, den, 1010 Doyle 390 & 169 sf Call agent, Sophie. (650)566-5745. Fenced yard., No pets. $1300/mo. itsahummer.com 731 E. Homestead Rd (408)735-9076 lndry rm, gar, pool & lovely gardens. (650)851-7054 A Better Property Management Co. 713 Santa Cruz 231, 341 & 680 sf Call (408)981-1475 PA: College Terrace 2BR/2.5BA, 1400 If interested call owner David Baker, SAN CARLOS: 2BR/2BA. Charming, 1050 Chestnut 300 sf work, (650)589-5515; home, 328- 885 Oak Grove 247 sf sq ft, 3 level townhouse. Frplce, W/D, PA: North, 3BR/2BA. Family room, westside. Enclosed garage. Walk to MP: Bishop Lane. 2BR/2BA + office. 8347; cell 296-6562. 1 yr lease req’d hardwood floors, large fenced yard, 1150 Chestnut 1000 sf patio & deck. Secured garage, fresh Large lot. Gardener & garbage includ- town, transportation & shops. N/P, paint, carpets cleaned. Extra storage. w/option thereafter of month to mo. gardener, cul-de-sac. Available 12/1. N/S. $1595/mo. Water & garbage incl. Bright window line, fully serviced. ed. Pets OK. Las Lomitas schools. 50 Horgan Ave. #49 $2650/mo OBO. Classic Property Svcs., (650)329-9022 $2400/mo. (408)356-3971. $3200/mo. Lease. N/S/P. (650)598-7047. $1900 mo. 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PA: Professorville. 2 story, 4BR/ RWC: Near ATH border. PV: Large room, pvt entrance, BA, PUERTO VALLARTA! 3 luxury MP: 2BR w/pvt. BA in spac., beautiful NEW MEXICO MOUNTAINS 140 2.5BA. Family room, dining room, 300 Tadley CT. Open daily, 9-5. share kit. N/S/P. Very quiet area, ocean front villas from $400/night. 3BR home. Deck, patio. Nice loc. F Acres - Only $49,900. (adjacent to Na- hrdwd flrs. Light & bright. Attached 2 3BR/2.5BA. LR/DR, $850/mo. + dep. Call (650)851-3387 Fantastic views. Fully staffed. Sleeps 8- pref. $850/mo. + dep. + utils. N/S/P. tional Forest) Beautiful land, abundant car garage, gardener. $4500/mo. Lease. large eat-in kitchen, 16 people. Local owner. 650-948-9339 (650)328-3408; (415)713-6675. wildlife, great setting. Year round N/S/P. (650)322-4433 x 11 FR w/frplce & common pool. PV: Sm room, woodsy area nr hiking & www.casanautilus.com 280. Kit./lndry privs. NS/NP. Shr BA. maintained road. Excellent financing! $2950/mo OBO. (650)589-5515. 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MV: Share, spacious, quiet, clean & The site with ALL homes for sale Los Altos - Redwood City - Woodside furn., N/S/P, $595/mo. 650-366-5037 now until end of June ‘04. 3 car garage. private duplex. MBR + BA. $750/mo. in the Multiple Listing data system Apts, SFRs. Studios, 1BR to 8BRs Peaceful & private location on cul-de- Amenities. Responible female prefered. covering San Francisco, the Peninsula & WILBUR PROPERTIES PA: 2 rooms in 3BR/2BA house. Share sac. PA schools. $3900 mo. Call Lin- 863 Property (408)242-9500 surrounding Coastal Regions BA, kit, LR, FR, DR, yard, frig, W/D. wood Realty, (650)851-0919. 650-847-3800 Management PA: 1 bedroom of 4 in south PA. Buying • Selling • Leasing N/S/P. Paint in/out, hdwd flrs, grt hse. FEMALE only. $850/mo ea + dep. Shared kit, W/D. N/S/P, $525/mo. + 889 Out of Area • Property Management utilities + deposit. Avail now. Call Avail Now. 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Classic “old Patio/backyd, 1-car garage, x-storage. Share BA, lite kit. priv., private phone Tahoe” cabin near Sunnyside. $539,000 $1695/mo. Avail now. 1635 Jefferson & TV jacks. W/D. N/S. $625/mo. incl. Call Terri 650-321-5944 furnished. Great vacation rental! Call w/side ECR(650)520-1251 or 366-7636 utils. Avail. Jan. 18th. (650)326-3424 870 Shared Housing 881 Acreage (650)851-4949 or (650)619-5035. Pajaro Dunes: Condo, 2BR, 2BA or LA: Room available in spacious, down- WDSD: Charming 1BR/1BA house w/ PA: Near Gunn High, room, $460. Al- ARIZONA BEST BARGAIN, 36 acres 1BR, 1BA. On beach, ocean view. Ca- town 2BR/2BA apt. Fireplace, W/D, bonus/office rm. near Skyline. AEK, lg so, 1 room in College Terrace, $580. - $24,900. Borders State Land. Beauti- ble TV, VCR, CD, tennis, W/D, Pvt. deck. N/S/P. $700/mo + 1/2 utils + dep. Palo Alto Weekly Classifieds deck, FP, W/D, D/W, hrdwd/tile, pets Lrg yard. N/S/P. Near 280/101. 1 blk. ful ranch in Williams/Flagstaff area, deck, BBQ. 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Description: EXHIBIT A PARCEL 197 of Official Records, Page 723. 1965 DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE 355 Grand Ave., 35th FL ONE: Unit No. 422, as designated on PARCEL THREE: An undivided 1/84 PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA RECON- Los Angeles, CA 90071 that Condominium Plan entitled "Tract interest as a Tenant in Common in and VEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT (213)683-9100 No. 6990", which Plan was recorded in to the Common Area, excepting and re- COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO the Office of the Recorder of the Coun- serving, however, the following: A. COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR- (PAW Dec. 26, 31, 2003, Jan. 2, 2004) ty of Santa Clara, State of California on Non-exclusive easement appurtenant to MATION OBTAINED WILL BE NOTICE OF PETITION TO July 7, 1981, in Book G 197 of Official all units for ingress and egress to and USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notices ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Records, at Page 723, and which Map from all units and support, maintenance ASAP571168 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 GOLDIE G. SISLER of said Condominium Project was filed and repair of all units. B. Exclusive NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE drawn by a state or federal credit union, NOTICE OF PETITION TO 1-03-PR-154756 for record in the Office of the Recorder easements for decks, parking spaces Trustee Sale No. 404644 Loan No. or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, of the County of Santa Clara, State of and storages, as shown on the Condo- 0067894071 Title Order No. 19512058 federal savings and loan association, JOSEPHINE AGATHA DAVIS contingent creditors and persons who California on June 19, 1981 in Book minium Plan. C. Easements for installa- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A savings association, or savings bank 1-03-PR-154708 may be otherwise interested in the will 486 of Maps, at Pages 24 thru 26. Ex- tion and maintenance of utilities. D. DEED OF TRUST DATED specified in section 5102 of the Finan- To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, or estate, or both, of GOLDIE G. SIS- cepting and reserving, however, the fol- Non-exclusive easements for the bene- 10/14/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE cial Code and authorized to do business contingent creditors and persons who LER. lowing: A. Any portion of the Common fit of unit owners for the use and enjoy- ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR in this state. Sale will be held by the may be otherwise interested in the will A PETITION FOR PROBATE has Area lying within said Unit. B. Ease- ment of the Common Area, as provided PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT duly appointed trustee as shown below, or estate, or both, of JOSEPHINE been filed by N. EDWARD SISLER in ments through said unit appurtenant to for in the Declaration of Covenants, A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN of all right, title, and interest conveyed AGATHA DAVIS. the Superior Court of California, Coun- the Common Area and all other units, Conditions and Restrictions executed EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE to and now held by the trustee in the A PETITION FOR PROBATE has ty of SANTA CLARA. for support, maintenance and repair of by Easy Street, Inc., recorded July 7, OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST hereinafter described property under been filed by JOHN E. CRAWFORD, THE PETITION FOR PROBATE the Common Area and all other units. 1981 in Book G197 of Official Re- YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The JR. in the Superior Court of California, requests that N. EDWARD SISLER be C. Easements appurtenant to the Com- cords, Page 723. PARCEL FOUR To- LAWYER. On 01/09/2004 at 11:00 sale will be made, but without covenant County of SANTA CLARA. appointed as personal representative to mon Area for encroachment upon the gether with the following appurtenant AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEY- or warranty, expressed or implied, re- THE PETITION FOR PROBATE administer the estate of the decedent. air space of the unit by any portions of easements to and for the benefit of the ANCE COMPANY as the duly ap- garding title, possession, or encumbran- requests that JOHN E. CRAWFORD, THE PETITION requests the dece- the Common Area located with the Common Area. A. Non-exclusive ease- pointed Trustee under and pursuant to ces, to pay the remaining principal sum JR. be appointed as personal represen- dent's will and codicils, if any, be ad- Unit. PARCEL TWO: Together with ments through each unit for support, Deed of Trust Recorded 10/29/2002, of the note(s) secured by the Deed of tative to administer the estate of the de- mitted to probate. The will and any co- the following appurtenant easements, to maintenance, and repair of Common Book , Page , Instrument 16571335 of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, cedent. dicils are available for examination in and for the benefit of Parcel One: A. Area. B. Non-exclusive easements for official records in the Office of the Re- charges and expenses of the Trustee for THE PETITION requests the dece- the file kept by the court. Non-Exclusive easements for ingress encroachments upon the air space of all corder of SANTA CLARA County, the total amount (at the time of the ini- dent's will and codicils, if any, be ad- THE PETITION requests authority and egress to and from Parcel One and the units by and for portions of the California, executed by: HARRY L tial publication of the Notice of Sale) mitted to probate. The will and any co- to administer the estate under the inde- support of Parcel One through the Common Area lying within the units. KUCHINS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, reasonably estimated to be set forth be- dicils are available for examination in pendent Administration of Estates Act. Common Area and for maintenance Amount of unpaid balance and other as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL low. The amount may be greater on the the file kept by the court. (This authority will allow the personal and repair of Parcel One through all charges: $196,530.64(estimated) Street BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIA- day of sale. Place of Sale: THE THE PETITION requests authority representative to take many actions other units and through the Common address and other common designation TION, as Beneficiary, will sell at pub- NORTH MARKET STREET EN- to administer the estate under the inde- without obtaining court approval. Be- Area. B. An exclusive easement to use of the real property: 280 EASY lic auction sale to the highest bidder for TRANCE TO THE COUNTY pendent Administration of Estates Act. fore taking certain very important ac- Patio P-422, as shown on the Condo- STREET # 422 MOUNTAIN VIEW, cash, cashier's check drawn by a state COURTHOUSE 190 NORTH MAR- (This authority will allow the personal tions, however, the personal repres- minium Plan. C. An exclusive ease- CA 94043 APN Number: 160-36-066 or national bank, a cashier’s check KET STREET SAN JOSE, CA Legal representative to take many actions entative will be required to give notice ment to use Park Space No. PS 422, as The undersigned Trustee disclaims any without obtaining court approval. Be- to interested persons unless they have shown on the Condominium Plan. D. liability for any incorrectness of the fore taking certain very important ac- waived notice or consented to the pro- An exclusive easement to use Storage street address and other common desig- CITY OF PALO ALTO tions, however, the personal repres- posed action.) The independent admin- No. S422, as shown on the Condomini- nation, if any, shown herein. The prop- entative will be required to give notice istration authority will be granted un- um Plan. E. A non-exclusive easement erty heretofore described is being sold to interested persons unless they have less an interested person files an objec- for the use and enjoyment of the Com- "as is". DATE: 12/12/2003 CALIFOR- NOTICE OF waived notice or consented to the pro- tion to the petition and shows good mon Area as provided in the Declara- NIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY , posed action.) The independent admin- cause why the court should not grant PUBLIC MEETING tion of Covenants, Conditions and Re- as Trustee, 9301 Corbin Avenue, Mail istration authority will be granted un- the authority. strictions executed by Easy Street, Inc., Stop: N 03 02 04, Northridge, CA of the Palo Alto less an interested person files an objec- A HEARING on the petition will be and recorded July 7, 1981 in Book G 91324, (916) 387-7728 or (714) 573- Architectural Review Board tion to the petition and shows good held on January 26, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. cause why the court should not grant in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court of (ARB) the authority. California, Santa Clara County, located CITY OF PALO ALTO A HEARING on the petition will be at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, Please be advised the Architectural Review Board shall con- held on January 15, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. 95113. duct a meeting on the following application at 8:00 AM on NOTICE OF in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court of IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of January 15, 2004 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st California, Santa Clara County, located the petition, you should appear at the Floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any inter- PUBLIC HEARING at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, hearing and state your objections or file 95113. ested persons may appear and be heard on this item. of the City of PALO ALTO written objections with the court before IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the hearing. Your appearance may be in DIRECTOR'S HEARING the petition, you should appear at the person or by your attorney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2003. hearing and state your objections or file IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a written objections with the court before contingent creditor of the deceased, you NEW BUSINESS the hearing. Your appearance may be in must file your claim with the court and To be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2004 in the person or by your attorney. Palo Alto City Council Conference Room, Civic Center, 250 mail a copy to the personal representa- Public Hearing (Major) IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a tive appointed by the court within four Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. contingent creditor of the deceased, you months from the date of first issuance must file your claim with the court and of letters as provided in section 9100 of 2300 East Bayshore Road [03-D-04, 03-EIA-17)] Applica- Documents related to these items may be inspected by the mail a copy to the personal representa- the California Probate Code. The time tion by Clifford Chang on behalf of Richard Peery for Site and public as follows: tive appointed by the court within four for filing claims will not expire before Design review of a new 73,932 square foot office building and Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri...... 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. months from the date of first issuance four months from the hearing date no- related site improvements located on a 5.66 acre site at 2300 of letters as provided in section 9100 of ticed above. Wed...... 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. the California Probate Code. The time East Bayshore. Zone District: LM (D)(3). Environmental As- at the City of Palo Alto's Development Center, 285 Hamilton YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept sessment: Draft Initial Study recommending the preparation for filing claims will not expire before by the court. If you are a person inter- Avenue, Palo Alto, California. four months from the hearing date no- of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. ested in the estate, you may file with ticed above. the court a Request for Special Notice YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- Public Hearing (Minor) NEW BUSINESS: by the court. If you are a person inter- ventory and appraisal of estate assets or ested in the estate, you may file with of any petition or account as provided Agenda changes, additions and deletions. The agenda may have additional items the court a Request for Special Notice 405 California Avenue [03-CUP-19]: Request by Bob Lar- in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- added to it up until 72 hours prior to meeting time. (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- quest for Special Notice form is availa- son (dba One More Pizza) on behalf of Philippe G.H. Lehot ventory and appraisal of estate assets or ble from the court clerk. ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City for a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine in of any petition or account as provided facilities, services, or programs or who would like information on the City's compli- Attorney for Petitioner: ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) conjunction with a Round Table Pizza restaurant. Zone Dis- in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- /s/ James Efting 329-2550 (voice) or 650-328-1199 (TDD). trict: CC(2)(R)(P). quest for Special Notice form is availa- 415 South Murphy Ave. ble from the court clerk. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Amy French Attorney for Petitioner: (408)732-3114 Amy French /s/ Steven L. Guise Current Planning Manager Current Planning Manager Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (PAW Dec. 26, 31, 2003, Jan. 2, 2004)

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