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#)49 (!,, Report: Traffic issues top Palo Altans’ concerns 3URVEY SHOWS RESIDENTS ARE HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY by Gennady Sheyner ALO !LTO RESIDENTS ARE GENER GAVE THE CITY THE HIGHEST RATINGS ALLY THRILLED WITH THEIR CITYS FOR STREET REPAIRS WHILE PERCENT P SERVICES AND QUALITY OF LIFE RANKED THE CITYS BUS OR TRANSIT BUT REMAIN CONCERNED ABOUT TRAF SERVICES AS hGOODv OR hEXCELLENT v FIC JAMS AND A GLARING SHORTAGE OF A SIMILAR RATE AS IN BUT WELL HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE ACCORD BELOW THE RATE OF PERCENT ING TO AN ANNUAL CITIZEN SURVEY 2ESIDENTS SATISFACTION WITH THE JUST RELEASED BY THE #ITY !UDITORS AMOUNT OF PUBLIC PARKING HAS ALSO /FFICE SLIPPED WITH PERCENT GIVING THIS 4HE LATEST .ATIONAL #ITIZENS 3UR SERVICE A HIGH RANKING DOWN FROM VEY COMPILED BY THE .ATIONAL 2E PERCENT IN Veronica Weber SEARCH #ENTER )NC AND THE )NTER !S IN PREVIOUS YEARS AFFORDABLE NATIONAL #ITY#OUNTY -ANAGEMENT HOUSING REMAINED A GLARING WEAK !SSOCIATION FOUND THAT PERCENT 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THE RESPONDENTS SAID OF THE RESPONDENTS GAVE THE HIGHEST 0ALO !LTO WAS A hGOODv OR hEXCEL RATINGS TO THE OVERALL QUALITY OF THE !S DEMAND SPIKES RESIDENCE FOR FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN LENTv PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN DESPITE CITYS NEWEST BUILDINGS LOOKS TO DOUBLE ITS SPACE A PERCEIVED SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE 2ESIDENTS WERE MORE GENEROUS CHILD CARE ONLY PERCENT GAVE HOWEVER WHEN IT CAME TO ASSESSING by Gennady Sheyner hAVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE QUALITY THE CITYS ROLE AS AN EMPLOYMENT N A TYPICAL DAY YEAR OLD FORCED HER KIDNEYS TO SHRINK A LESSON SHE LEARNED EARLIER IN CHILD CAREv IN THE CITY THE TWO HIGH CENTER 0ALO !LTO SCORED FAR ABOVE !DRIENNE 4AMAYO TAKES !DRIENNE NEEDS A NEW KIDNEY THE DAY AT A HOSPITAL RUN SCHOOL EST RATINGS 4HE CITY ALSO SCORED FAR BENCHMARK CITIES IN EVERY CATEGORY O CLASSES PLAYS A VIDEO GAME BUT HER IMMUNE SYSTEM IS CUR 3HE CHEERFULLY DISPLAYS $ISNEY HIGHER THAN BENCHMARK CITIES WHEN PERTAINING TO EMPLOYMENT OPPOR THAT REQUIRES HER TO DANCE LIKE RENTLY TOO WEAK TO ACCOMMODATE THEMED ACCESSORIES IN THE SECOND IT CAME TO CLEANLINESS AND NATURAL TUNITIES -ICHAEL *ACKSON CRAFTS 3HRINKY A TRANSPLANT 3INCE /CTOBER SHE STORY SUITE SHE SHARES WITH HER ENVIRONMENT 4HE SURVEY SHOWED PERCENT OF $INKS OR COLORFUL PICTURE FRAMES AND HER MOM #ARMEN 0RIETO MOM AND LEADS A TOUR THROUGH THE 4HE SURVEY WAS RELEASED IN CON THE RESPONDERS RATING 0ALO !LTO A TAKES TYPES OF MEDICATION AND HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY SHUTTLING BE HOUSES PLAYROOM AND COMPUTER JUNCTION WITH THE 3ERVICES %FFORTS hGOODv OR hEXCELLENTv PLACE TO WORK UNDERGOES A THREE HOUR LONG DIAL TWEEN THE HOSPITAL AND THE NEARBY ROOM 4HE ONLY TIME SHE BREAKS AND !CCOMPLISHMENTS 2EPORT A 4HE CITYS hEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNI YSIS SESSION AT THE ,UCILE 0ACKARD 2ONALD -C$ONALD (OUSE A HOME DOWN IS WHEN SHES ASKED ABOUT COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT FROM TIESv RECEIVED TOP MARKS FROM #HILDRENS (OSPITAL FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING HER FRIENDS BACK HOME WHOM SHE THE /FFICE OF THE #ITY !UDITOR THAT PERCENT OF RESIDENTS WHILE ITS hSHOP ,IKE THOUSANDS OF OTHER CHIL ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES 3HE MISSES TERRIBLY (ER CLASSMATES TRACKS TRENDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS PING OPPORTUNITIESv WERE LAUDED BY DREN THE 2ENO .EV NATIVE COULD BE HERE FOR ANOTHER YEAR FROM 2ENO HAD RECENTLY CREATED IN EACH DEPARTMENT PERCENT CAME TO 0ALO !LTO FOR MEDICAL !DRIENNE TAKES HER SITUATION IN A POSTER FOR HER THAT INCLUDES PIC 4HOUGH THE SURVEY REFLECTS A "UT THEY WERE FAR LESS SANGUINE CARE ,AST !UGUST AFTER SUFFER STRIDE 3HE KNOWS HER WAY AROUND TURES OF EACH STUDENT AND A MES HIGH LEVEL OF OVERALL SATISFACTION WHEN IT CAME TO THEIR OWN ECONOM ING THROUGH RECURRING EPISODES THE 2ONALD -C$ONALD (OUSE AND SAGE URGING HER TO FEEL BETTER WITH THE CITY IT ALSO INDICATES THAT IC PROSPECTS IN THE NEAR TERM /NLY OF STOMACH PAINS AND NAUSEA SHE HAS MADE MANY FRIENDS HERE 0O %XTENDED STAYS LIKE !DRIENNES RESIDENTS ARE LESS PLEASED WHEN IT PERCENT SAID THEY EXPECT THE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MICROSCOPIC LITE AND PRECOCIOUS SHE CAN DE WERE ONCE A RARITY AT THE 2ONALD COMES TO TRANSPORTATION ISSUES SUCH NEXT SIX MONTHS TO HAVE A hSOME POLYANGIITIS A DISEASE THAT AT SCRIBE IN GRAPHIC TERMS HOW THE AS TRAFFIC BUS SERVICE AND PARKING TACKED HER IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM WORKS (continued on page 7) /NLY PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS (continued on page 8)
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BUY 1 ENTREE Upfront AND GET ND THE 2 ONE 450 CAMBRIDGE AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94306 QUOTE OF THE WEEK (650) 326-8210 ‘‘ PUBLISHER William S. Johnson EDITORIAL Jocelyn Dong, Editor with coupon Carol Blitzer, Associate Editor (Dinner Only-Coupon not valid Friday & Saturday) Keith Peters, Sports Editor Tyler Hanley, Express™ and Online Editor Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor We thought this thing was dead. ,UNCH "UFFET - & s 3UNDAY /NLY "ROWN 2ICE s 2ESERVATIONS !CCEPTED Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor 369 Lytton Avenue Tom Gibboney, Spectrum Editor Sue Dremann, Chris Kenrick, Gennady —Pat Burt Downtown Palo Alto Sheyner, Staff Writers , Palo Alto City Councilman, on the Eric Van Susteren, Editorial Assistant, Internship California High-Speed Rail Authority’s revival of a (650) 462-5903 Coordinator plan for four train tracks along the Peninsula. See Veronica Weber, Staff Photographer Fax (650) 462-1433 Kelsey Kienitz, Photo Intern story on page 10. Family owned and operated for 17 years Dale F. Bentson, Colin Becht, ‘‘ Peter Canavese, Kit Davey, Iris Harrell, www.jantaindianrestaurant.com Sheila Himmel, Chad Jones, Kevin Kirby, Jack McKinnon, Jeanie K. Smith, Susan Tavernetti, Contributors Cristina Wong, Editorial Intern DESIGN Shannon Corey, Design Director Around Town Concerned about your Raul Perez, Assistant Design Director Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, Scott Peterson, A BANNER YEAR ... Residents near city revised its proposal and specified Paul Llewellyn, Senior Designers downtown Palo Alto have long be- that the logbook would only be pre- aging spouse or parent? Lili Cao, Designer moaned the intrusion of downtown sented to the police through a court PRODUCTION employees into their streets’ parking order. The proposed ordinance also Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager spaces. Those in Professorville have requires non-certified applicants to Dorothy Hassett, Samantha Mejia, Blanca Yoc, Sales & Production Coordinators been particularly vehement in call- obtain a criminal-history check and ing for the city to create a residential a fingerprint check from the Depart- ADVERTISING Tom Zahiralis, Vice President Sales & Advertising parking-permit program that would ment of Justice. They would also Judie Block, Adam Carter, Janice Hoogner, set a time limit for nonresidents — an have to undergo at least 200 hours of Brent Triantos, Display Advertising Sales idea that the city is currently explor- education from schools accredited by Neal Fine, Carolyn Oliver, Rosemary Lewkowitz, Real Estate Advertising Sales ing. In the meantime, Palo Alto’s the Bureau of Private Post Secondary David Cirner, Irene Schwartz, traffic division is directing its energies Education, an arm of the Department Inside Advertising Sales toward a less controversial pallia- of Consumer Affairs. But many in Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Asst. Diane Martin, Real Estate Advertising Asst. tive — directing drivers to downtown the massage establishment remain Alicia Santillan, Classified Administrative Asst. garages, which a recent study found concerned. David Bertlesen, owner There are daytime options! Wendy Suzuki, Advertising Sales Intern to be underused. Last month, Palo of Happy Feet, claimed that his busi- EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES Alto installed 49 banners throughout ness (which according to Wagner’s Come discover more at an evening reception: Rachel Palmer, Online Operations Coordinator downtown. Each banner displays the report he described as “reflexology” y Learn about our two levels of daytime care Rachel Hatch, Multimedia Product Manager city’s logo and helps drivers identify and “foot massage”) does not meet y Hear experiences of other families BUSINESS parking facilities. City Manager James the legal definition of “massage.” Susie Ochoa, Payroll & Benefits Keene His clients are fully clothed and his Elena Dineva, Mary McDonald, Claire said the city also plans to y Enjoy refreshments develop complementary signage for employees have no verifiable educa- y Free gift and free parking McGibeny, Cathy Stringari, Business Associates ADMINISTRATION the banners. Another solution that tion in massage technique. Bertlesen Janice Covolo, Doris Taylor, Receptionists the city is pursuing is encouraging alleged that they would leave if the Thursday, Feb. 23, 7- 8:30 pm in Mountain View Ruben Espinoza, Courier more biking. To that end, Palo Alto new requirements were enacted. But EMBARCADERO MEDIA plans to install this week four “bike because his business offers full-body William S. Johnson, President corrals” downtown. The corrals, massages (albeit, to fully clothed Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO each featuring parking spaces for 10 clients), the city maintains that Happy Tom Zahiralis, Vice President Sales & Advertising RSVP to (650) 289-5499 Frank A. Bravo, Director, Information Technology bikes, are slated to go up in front of Feet would be required to meet & Webmaster Form Fitness, Sancho’s Taqueria, the certification standards. Wagner www.avenidas.org/care Quality Daytime Care for Older Adults Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager the California Pizza Kitchen and All claims in her report that the new ordi- Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing Services Saints Episcopal Church. The city’s nance is meant to “ensure that those Alicia Santillan, Circulation Assistant first such corral was installed last year who offer massage services are quali- Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo, in front of Coupa Café on Ramona fied, trained, and conduct their work Computer System Associates Street. in a lawful and professional manner. ... Persons who choose to patronize the The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, A TOUCHY SUBJECT ... Palo Alto’s therapists within Palo Alto can have 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) quest to upgrade its massage regula- confidence that the therapists have 326-8210. Periodicals postage paid at Palo Alto, tions is hitting a nerve among local successfully met standardized qualifi- CA and additional mailing offices. Adjudicated a massage therapists, who are arguing cations,” she wrote. newspaper of general circulation for Santa Clara County. The Palo Alto Weekly is delivered free to they’re being unfairly targeted. The homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola proposed ordinance, which will be HOUSE OF NATURE ... After falling Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty and staff house- discussed Tuesday by the City Coun- into disrepair and, to some extent, holds on the Stanford campus and to portions of Los Altos Hills. If you are not currently receiving cil’s Policy and Services Committee, into the San Francisco Bay, the old Intro Special the paper, you may request free delivery by calling would require massage therapists to Sea Scout Building has a new lease 326-8210. POSTMASTER: Send address changes get one of two types of certification on life and will likely soon have a new to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA — either a permit from the city or a name. The group Environmental “10 Days for $20!” 94302. Copyright ©2011 by Embarcadero Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permis- certificate from the California Mas- Volunteers had spent three years sion is strictly prohibited. The Palo Alto Weekly is sage Therapy Council, an organiza- going through an exhaustive planning available on the Internet via Palo Alto Online at: tion formed by the state Legislature process to rehabilitate the building, www.PaloAltoOnline.com Our email addresses are: [email protected], to regulate the industry. Palo Alto has a project that required permits from [email protected], [email protected]. 15 different agencies, according to Time Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 195 massage therapists, accord- Missed delivery or start/stop your paper? ing to a report from police Lt. April Community Services Director Greg 6:00 am X X Call 650 326-8210, or email circulation@paweekly. Wagner. Of those, 111 are California Betts. The rehabilitation of the Birge com. You may also subscribe online at 8:00 am X X X X X www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Subscriptions are $60/yr. Massage Therapy Council certified. Clark-designed building kicked off The number of businesses without 2008 and was recently completed. 10:00 am X X X X X X X permits is particularly high around Now, to recognize the group’s ac- 4:00 pm X X SUBSCRIBE! California Avenue, which has about complishment, the city is considering Support your local newspaper 24 unregulated therapists. But while renaming the building in the Baylands 4:30 pm X X X X X by becoming a paid subscriber. $60 per year. $100 for two years. the city’s ordinance aims to comply Nature Preserve as the “Environmen- 6:30 pm X X X X X with state law, some therapists claim tal Volunteers EcoCenter.” The new Name: ______8:15 pm X X X X the city is pressing too hard. At a nature center, according to Betts, “will Address: ______tense meeting in April, many cried foul complement the good works of the ££ä Ê7°Ê Ê >Ê,i>]Ê ÕÌ>Ê6iÜÊÊUÊÊÈxä°ÈÇ°ÓÈnÊÊ City/Zip: ______about a logbook that the therapists Lucy Evans Interpretive Center” and E: [email protected] Mail to: Palo Alto Weekly, would have to keep, listing all clients. will offer “a new community resource http://www.bikramyogamountainview.com P.O. Box 1610. Palo Alto CA 94302 After hearing these complaints, the for environmental education.” N
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OPENED A STORE IN -OUNTAIN 6IEW RESIDENTIAL ENTHUSIASM FOR REVITAL "UT 4HE &RESH -ARKET HAS NO STORES IZING THE CENTER AND TO HELP LURE A IN #ALIFORNIA POTENTIAL GROCER %$5#!4)/. 4HE COMPANY HAS MARKETS 3HE SAID SHE COULD NOT COMMENT EITHER OPEN OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON WHICH COMPANY HAD SIGNED THE IN STATES 4HE WESTERNMOST SITE LEASE BUT SAID SHE AND 3AND (ILL ARE High schools set policies IT HAS ANNOUNCED IS IN 4ULSA /KLA TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WILL HAP (OWEVER COMPANY OFFICIALS VISITED PEN TO %DGEWOOD %ATS DURING CON %DGEWOOD 0LAZA LAST !PRIL EYING STRUCTION on electronic devices IT AS THE POSSIBLE LAUNCH SITE FOR ITS 4HE GROCER ANTICIPATES OPENING 7EST #OAST GROUP OF STORES BY 4HANKSGIVING 4ZE WROTE TO THE )TS A @WHOLE NEW WORLD FOR STUDENTS PRINCIPALS SAY 4HE &RESH -ARKET WAS STARTED BY !RCHITECTURAL 2EVIEW "OARD 3CHOLL TUDENTS AT 0ALO !LTO (IGH ADS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE AND 3TUDENTS MAY BRING PHONES TO 2AY AND "EVERLY "ERRY IN 'REENS SAID 4ZE hIS TALKING TO A HANDFUL OF 3CHOOL ARE ENCOURAGED hTO 7INSTON ESTIMATED THAT ABOUT SCHOOL BUT hTHEY ARE INAPPROPRI BORO .# IN 4HE COUPLE GREAT TENANTSv TO BRING TO %DGEWOOD S USE AND BRING THEIR ELEC OF 0ALYS STUDENTS BRING THEIR ATE IN THE CLASSROOM v 6ILLALOBOS WANTED TO BUILD A QUALITY GROCERY EXPLORING RETAILERS FROM COFFEE AND TRONIC DEVICESv TO SCHOOL 0RIN OWN LAPTOPS OR I0ADS TO CAMPUS SAID 6IOLATORS HAVE THEIR PHONES STORE WITH THE AMBIANCE OF AN OPEN PET STORES TO FINANCIAL SERVICES N CIPAL 0HIL 7INSTON SAID h) WOULD SAY THAT UPWARDS OF CONFISCATED AND SENT TO THE OFFICE %UROPEAN MARKET 3TAFF 7RITER 3UE $REMANN CAN h4HERE IS A GENERAL POLICY ABOUT TO PERCENT OF STUDENTS HAVE A WHERE STUDENTS CAN PICK THEM UP 4HE STORES ARE SERVICE ORIENTED AND BE EMAILED AT SDREMANN PAWEEK ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT THAT SAYS YOU DEVICE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO ACCESS AT THE END OF THE DAY SHE SAID OFFER LOOSE FRESH PRODUCE FRESHLY LYCOM CAN HAVE IT ON CAMPUS AS LONG AS OUR WIRELESS NETWORK OR CELL DATA h7E HAVE MANY TEACHERS THAT IN ROASTED COFFEE AN OLD STYLE BUTCHER IT IS NOT DISTRACTING OR INTERFERING TOWERS v 7INSTON SAID CORPORATE STUDENTS DEVICES TO AC SHOP AND FISH MARKET PRODUCE AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION WITH LEARNING v 7INSTON SAID !T 'UNN (IGH 3CHOOL 0RINCIPAL CESS THE )NTERNET AND GET INFORMA FLORAL STANDS A DELICATESSEN A BAK www.PaloAltoOnline.com h7ITH THE RAPID PACE OF TECHNOL +ATYA 6ILLALOBOS SAID h3TUDENTS TION IN CLASS )T IS A WHOLE NEW WORLD ERY AND CLASSICAL MUSIC ACCORDING People are talking about The Fresh Mar- OGY THIS IS A POLICY WE ARE HOPING ARE ALLOWED TO USE THE LAPTOPS ACTUALLY IT IS OUR STUDENTS WORLD TO THE COMPANY WEBSITE ket and its potential impact on Palo Alto. TO REVISIT AND ADJUST TO WHAT STU ETC FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN OF CONSUMING AND PRODUCING *ORDAN 7ORRALL PUBLIC RELATIONS Join the conversation on Town Square, DENTS WORLDS ARE LIKEv CLASS AND CAN SIGN ON TO STUDENTS INFORMATION v 6ILLALOBOS SAID N REPRESENTATIVE FOR &RESH -ARKET the online discussion forum, by going to 4HE SCHOOL HAS ROUGHLY I0 WIRELESS NETWORK FOR THE DAYv #HRIS +ENRICK SAID SHE COULD NOT COMMENT ON THE PaloAltoOnline.com and searching for “Fresh Market.” STORE COMING TO #ALIFORNIA SINCE
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MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO #/--5.)49 ARE OLDER THAN AS ,IFETIMES OF !CHIEVEMENT HONOREES FOR THEIR WORK AS PHILANTHROPISTS COMMUNITY Avenidas announces Lifetimes LEADERS AND FUNDRAISERS h)T IS A THRILL FOR !VENIDAS TO SHINE of Achievement honorees THE SPOTLIGHT ON THIS GROUP AND GIVE THEM THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVE v 3IX LOCAL SENIORS HONORED FOR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY !VENIDAS #%/ ,ISA (ENDRICKSON by Eric Van Susteren STATED IN AN ANNOUNCEMENT (ONOREE *EAN #OBLENTZS COMMU ALO !LTO NONPROFIT ORGANIZA "ILL &LOYD OF 0ORTOLA 6ALLEY 0HYL NITY INVOLVEMENT GOES BACK TO TION !VENIDAS )NC RECOGNIZED LIS -OLDAW OF !THERTON +ENNETH WHEN SHE CO FOUNDED THE BOARD P SIX SENIORS FOR THEIR COMMU 3LETTEN OF 7OODSIDE AND "OYD FOR 3TANFORD 5NIVERSITYS #AP AND NITY CONTRIBUTIONS BY NAMING THEM 3MITH AND *ILL *OHNSON 3MITH OF 'OWN 7OMEN ,EADERS (ONORS 3O ,IFETIMES OF !CHIEVEMENT HONOREES 0ALO !LTO RECEIVED RECOGNITION AT THE CIETY #OBLENTZ HAS BEEN A VOLUNTEER DURING A PRIVATE RECEPTION ON 4HURS RECEPTION AT 'ARDEN #OURT (OTEL AND OFFICER OF THE !LLIED !RTS 'UILD DAY &EB %ACH YEAR !VENIDAS A SENIOR !UXILIARY IN -ENLO 0ARK AND RAISED *EAN #OBLENTZ OF 3UNNYVALE SERVICES ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES MONEY FOR WHAT BECAME 0ACKARD #HILDRENS (OSPITAL Weber Veronica 3HE IS CHAIR OF THE !UXILIARYS $E Grand opening set for the Tree House VELOPMENT #OMMITTEE AND A DEVELOP 4HE 4REE (OUSE APARTMENTS AT 7EST #HARLESTON 2OAD IN 0ALO PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL MENT OFFICER AT 3TANFORD FOR YEARS !LTO IS THE NEWEST LOW INCOME FACILITY BUILT BY THE 0ALO !LTO (OUSING CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE WHERE SHE SERVED TWO TERMS WITH !S #ORPORATION 4HE GRAND OPENING IS SET FOR 7EDNESDAY &EB FROM SOCIATES OF 3TANFORD ,IBRARIES BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 TO PM 2EAD THE ARTICLE ONLINE AT WWWPALOALTOONLINECOM "ILL &LOYDS COMMUNITY EFFORTS CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 RANGE IN SCALE FROM LOCAL TO STATEWIDE ***************************************** (E HAS CHAIRED AND SERVED ON MANY ILY 2ESIDENCES AT 0ALO !LTOS 4AUBE !THLETICS THE 3TANFORD 5NIVERSITY THIS IS A SUMMARY OF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS. THE AGENDA NONPROFITS BOARDS INCLUDING ,YTTON +ORET #AMPUS FOR *EWISH ,IFE AND A $!0%2 )NVESTMENT &UND AND THE WITH COMPLETE TITLES INCLUDING LEGAL DOCUMENTATION CAN 'ARDENS #OMMUNITY (OUSING )NC SIGNIFICANT SUPPORTER OF THE 3AN &RAN 0ALO !LTO #LUB BE VIEWED AT THE BELOW WEBPAGE: 9-#! OF THE -ID 0ENINSULA #HIL CISCO -USEUM OF -ODERN !RT "OYD 3MITH AND *ILL *OHNSON 3MITH http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendas/council.asp DRENS (EALTH #OUNCIL AND !VENIDAS 3HE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN #OMMU FOUNDED THE 'OLDEN 'ATE &AMILY (E HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF 9OSEMITE NITIES IN 3CHOOLS A NATIONAL NETWORK &OUNDATION AND CO FOUNDED THE #ALI #ONSERVANCY "OARD SINCE A 5# THAT SERVES THE LOWEST PERFORMING FORNIA &AMILY &OUNDATION !T 3TAN (TENTATIVE) AGENDA–SPECIAL MEETING "ERKELEY &OUNDATION TRUSTEE SINCE SCHOOLS 3HE IS A FORMER PRESIDENT AND FORD THEY CO ENDOWED THE (OUSING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CHAIR OF THE "ERKELEY %N CURRENT TRUSTEE OF THE #ONTEMPORARY !SSISTANCE 0ROGRAM FOR FAMILIES FEBRUARY 13, 2012 - 5:30 PM GINEERING &UND "OARD SINCE *EWISH -USEUM IN 3AN &RANCISCO %SCONDIDO &AMILY &UND THE -AR 0HYLLIS -OLDAW FINANCIALLY SUP +EN 3LETTEN WAS A PARTNER FOUNDER TIN ,UTHER +ING *R #ENTENNIAL 0RO 1. CLOSED SESSION: Labor PORTS AND PARTICIPATES IN CHARITABLE AND #%/ OF THE GENERAL CONTRACTING FESSORSHIP #HAIR AND -ARTIN ,UTHER AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PAR FIRM 2UDOLPH 3LETTEN KNOWN FOR +ING *R STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 4HEY 2. CLOSED SESSION: High Speed Rail TICULARLY THOSE FOCUSING ON THE UN ITS CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH PROJECTS AS BOTH SERVED ON THE ADVISORY BOARD CONSENT DERPRIVILEGED AND UNDERSERVED 3HE THE -ONTEREY "AY !QUARIUM ,UCILE OF 3TANFORDS #ENTER FOR THE 3TUDY OF 3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Execution of Master WAS A LEAD DONOR FOR THE -OLDAW :AF 0ACKARD #HILDRENS (OSPITAL AND &AMILIES #HILDREN AND 9OUTH Renewable Energy Certificates Purchase and Sale Agreement with FARONI CLUBHOUSE OF THE -ENLO 0ARK 3KYWALKER 2ANCH "OYD 3MITH HAS CHAIRED THE BOARDS the Thirteen Suppliers at an Annual Expenditure Not Exceeding "OYS AND 'IRLS #LUB A LEAD DONOR (E SERVES ON THE BOARDS OF OF THE 9-#! OF THE -ID 0ENINSULA $1,500,000 During Calendar Years 2012 - 2016 AND BOARD MEMBER OF -OLDAW &AM (ABITAT FOR (UMANITY 3TANFORD !VENIDAS 3ILICON 6ALLEY #OMMUNI 4. Adoption of a Resolution Naming the Former Sea Scout Building TY &OUNDATION AND #HILDRENS (EALTH at the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve as the "Environmental #OUNCIL (E WAS ON THE "OARD OF Volunteers EcoCenter" 'OVERNORS OF 3TANFORD !SSOCI ATES CURRENTLY SERVES ON 3TANFORDS 5. Approval of a Contract with Royston Hanamoto Alley and Abey Public Agenda (RHAA) in the Amount of $208,253 for Magical Bridge Playground A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week (OOVER )NSTITUTION "OARD OF /VER Design CIP- PE-12013 SEERS AND IS A MEMBER OF THE ,UCILE CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to hold a closed session to discuss labor 0ACKARD #HILDRENS (OSPITAL &OUN 6. Approval of Contract with Verde Design, Inc. in the amount of negotiations pending litigation relating to high-speed rail. The council also plans DATION BOARD *ILL *OHNSON 3MITH HAS $150,000 for Rinconada Park Master Plan Project CIP PE-12003 to discuss the draft concept plan for the East Meadow Circle/Fabian Way BEEN ON THE BOARD OF 2OAD2UNNERS 7. Approval of Contract with One Workplace, in the amount of area and hold a hearing on the proposed expansion of the Ronald McDonald AT %L #AMINO (OSPITAL $632,147.85 for Standard Furniture for the Mitchell Park Library House. The closed session will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13. Regular !VENIDAS WILL ALSO HOST A GARDEN and Community Center meeting will follow in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). PARTY ON 3UNDAY -AY FROM 8. Approval of Contract with Geodesy in the amount of $230,692 TO PM ALONG WITH ITS COMMUNITY for development and maintenance support services for the City's BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The board is expected to hear updates about PARTNERS THE 0ALO !LTO 7EEKLY AND Geographic Information System software(IT) homework policy and information technology. The meeting will begin at 0ALO !LTO /NLINE 0ROCEEDS FROM THE 9. Approval for the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with the 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the board room of school district head- GARDEN PARTY HELP FUND THE PROGRAMS Cities of Mountain View and Los Altos to Purchase Public Safety quarters (25 Churchill Ave.). OFFERED AT !VENIDAS 4ICKETS CAN BE Systems Technology, Including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), PURCHASED FOR BY CONTACTING Police Records Management (RMS), and In-Vehicle Mobile and PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ... The commission plans to discuss a teen !VENIDAS AT OR WWW Reporting Applications for Police and Fire mural by the Gunn High School National Honors Arts Society, the Artist in AVENIDASORG N ACTION Residence Program, maintenance of city collection and artwork for Hoover %DITORIAL !SSISTANT %RIC 6AN Park. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the Council 3USTEREN CAN BE EMAILED AT EVAN 10. Public Hearing: Incorporation of the Revised Draft East Meadow Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). SUSTEREN PAWEEKLYCOM Circle/Fabian Way Area Concept Plan into the Draft Comprehensive Plan. Recommendation: The Planning and Transportation COUNCIL POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE ... The committee plans Commission and staff recommend that the City Council incorporate Correction to discuss proposed changes to the city’s massage ordinance and the the Revised Draft East Meadow Circle/Fabian Way Area Concept A Feb. 3 story on charitable foun- Plan into the Draft Comprehensive Plan. city’s labor-guiding principles. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, dations stated that the Hewlett Feb. 14, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Foundation distributed $213 million 11. Request For Approval Of Resolutions Authorizing The Refunding Of in 2011 and $748 million in 2008. Rather, the foundation awarded The 2002 University Avenue Off-Street Parking Assessment District HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD ... The board plans to discuss 509 Hale Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds — as opposed to distributed or St., a request for roof fenestrations and landscape additions to a Category disbursed — $203 million and $748 12. Public Hearing: 50 El Camino (Ronald McDonald House Expansion) 2 building. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the million respectively. The foundation Zone Change and Comp. Plan Amendment Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). awarded $483 million, not $427 million, in 2007; and $785 million in 2008, including $497 million, STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to discuss 180 Hamil- not $481.5 million, to the Climate ton Ave., a proposal for exterior renovation to Casa Olga and Joie de Vivre Hos- Works Foundation. Its peak en- The Policy & Services Committee meeting will be held on February 14 at pitality; and 180 El Camino Real, a proposal for a “glass windscreen” sign for dowment was $9.3 billion, not $9.2 6:00 PM. regarding; 1) Massage Ordinance Revision, 2) Labor Guiding Yucca de Lac at Stanford Shopping Center. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. billion, which dropped to $6.3 bil- Principles. lion in 2008. The article’s figures on Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). had been drawn from the founda- tion’s annual report. To request a The City School Committee meeting will be held on February 16 at 8:15 RAIL CORRIDOR TASK FORCE ... The task force plans to continue its discus- correction, contact Editor Jocelyn AM in the Council Conference Room. sion of the city’s vision for the Caltrain corridor. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Dong at 650-223-6514, jdong@ on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls (474 Embarcadero Road). paweekly.com or P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302. Page 6ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Upfront
VIDING LAND CURRENTLY A VACANT AT HOTELS IN 3UNNYVALE AND -OUN AND PARENTS OFTEN ASK ONE ANOTHER HELPS 0RIETO SAID McDonald House GRASSY PLOT ADJACENT TO THE CURRENT TAIN 6IEW BEFORE GETTING A SPOT AT ABOUT STATUS UPDATES OF CHILDREN h3HE TEACHES ME A LOT AND SHE (continued from page 3) ONE AT 3AND (ILL 2OAD 4HE TWO THE 2ONALD -C$ONALD (OUSE /NE 0RIETO SAID THE SOCIAL ASPECT MAKES FORCES ME TO BE STRONG v 0RIETO SAID BUILDINGS WOULD SHARE SOME SERVIC HOTEL 0RIETO RECALLED WAS NOISY IT EASIER FOR HER TO DEAL WITH AN OTH h3HE WOULD SAY @-OM )M /+ -C$ONALD (OUSE A PEACH AND BLUE ES AND OFFICIALS EXPECT TO ACHIEVE MESSY AND MALODOROUS )T HAD NO ERWISE STRESSFUL SITUATION +NOWING 3OMETHING IS BROKEN AND )M HERE FACILITY ON 3AND (ILL 2OAD ACROSS SAVINGS THROUGH ECONOMY OF SCALE CURTAINS AND ITS DOORS HAD AT LEAST ABOUT WHAT OTHER FAMILIES ARE GOING TO GET IT FIXED BUT )LL BE FINEv N THE STREET FROM THE 3TANFORD 3HOP "ERN "EECHAM A FORMER 0ALO !LTO THREE LOCKS HARDLY A REASSURING THROUGH HELPS PUT HER AND !DRIENNES 3TAFF 7RITER 'ENNADY 3HEYNER PING #ENTER !S RECENTLY AS IN MAYOR WHO VOLUNTEERS AT THE 2ON SIGN 0EOPLE WERE CONSTANTLY DRINK EXPERIENCES IN PERSPECTIVE CAN BE EMAILED AT GSHEYNER THE AVERAGE STAY AT THE HOUSE WAS ALD -C$ONALD (OUSE AND SERVES ON ING OUTSIDE AND THE ATMOSPHERE WAS !DRIENNES POSITIVE OUTLOOK ALSO PAWEEKLYCOM SIX NIGHTS SAID ,INDA ,YON THE FA ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS SAID THE NEW hSCARY v 0RIETO SAID CILITYS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR "UT FACILITY WOULD ALSO DRAW ON LESSONS 4HE FAMILY WAS RELIEVED WHEN RECENT TECHNICAL ADVANCES BROUGHT FROM PREVIOUS EXPANSIONS WHEN IT THEY GOT THE CALL FROM THE 2ONALD ABOUT NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS WHICH COMES TO ROOM ARRANGEMENTS -C$ONALD (OUSE NOTIFYING THEM MEANS MORE PATIENTS AND LONGER h%VERY TIME WE DO SOMETHING WE THAT A ROOM WAS AVAILABLE 7HEN STAYS ,AST YEAR THE AVERAGE STAY LEARN WHAT WORKS FOR THE PATIENTS THEY ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY THEY EN WAS NIGHTS ,YON SAID AND WHAT WORKS FOR THE (OUSE v COUNTERED WELCOMING SMILES AT THE h4REATMENT HAS GROWN BY LEAPS "EECHAM SAID FRONT DESK 0RIETO SAID AND BOUNDS v ,YON SAID h7ERE 4HE #ITY #OUNCIL WILL GET ITS FIRST 4HE FACILITY OFFERS ITS PATIENTS A CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week SEEING AMAZING ADVANCEMENT BUT LOOK AT THE EXPANSION PLAN ON &EB GENEROUS MENU OF DIVERSIONS INCLUD FAMILIES HAVE TO BE CLOSE TO THE HOS 4HE CITY WOULD HAVE TO REZONE ING PLAYROOMS WITH BOARD GAMES PITALS TO GET THIS DONEv THE PROPERTY TO ALLOW THE PROJECT TO AND VIDEO GAMES A LIBRARY AND City Council (Feb. 6) 4HE NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS HAVE BE BUILT SEVERAL TELEVISION ROOMS PATIENTS Compost: The council authorized a study to create a process and timeline for evalu- PUSHED THE DEMAND AT THE 2ONALD 7ITH EMPLOYEES AND AN ANNUAL ROOMS DONT HAVE TELEVISIONS /N A ation of a waste-to-energy facility in the Baylands and approved a contract for design work relating to the capping of the landfill at Byxbee Park. Yes: Burt, Espinosa, Hol- -C$ONALD (OUSE TO NEW HEIGHTS BUDGET OF MILLION THE HOUSE RECENT AFTERNOON A SMALL SQUADRON man, Klein, Scharff, Schmid, Shepherd, Yeh Absent: Price 7HEN THE 0ALO !LTO HOUSE WAS BUILT GREATLY DEPENDS ON VOLUNTEER SUP OF FRIENDLY DOGS PRANCED THROUGH THE IN BECOMING THE FIFTH SUCH PORT DESPITE ITS NAME ONLY PER LOBBY AND A MAN DRESSED AS A CLOWN Council Finance Committee (Feb. 7) FACILITY IN THE NATION IT FEATURED CENT OF ITS FUNDING ACTUALLY COMES AND HOLDING BALLOONS WALKED OUT Feed-in tariff: The committee recommended approval of a new feed-in tariff pro- ROOMS 4HE NUMBER WAS EXPANDED FROM -C$ONALDS -ORE THAN OF THE ELEVATOR )N THE -AYA 7ING gram for renewable energy. The program would be called Palo Alto Clean Local En- TO IN AND TO THE PRESENT LEVEL PEOPLE VOLUNTEER HERE EVERY WEEK SEVERAL DOORS FROM !DRIENNES SUITE ergy Accessible Now (CLEAN). Yes: Burt, Scharff, Shepherd Absent: Price OF IN $EMAND IS EXPECTED AND SCORES OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS A GROUP OF CHILDREN DRESSED IN COS TO FURTHER ACCELERATE IN THE COMING SHOPS AND PROFESSIONALS DONATE TUMES GIGGLED IN AN IMPROVISED Planning and Transportation Commission YEARS AS THE #HILDRENS (OSPITAL EM FOOD LINENS AND SERVICES SUCH AS PHOTO STUDIO WHILE A PHOTOGRAPHER (Feb. 8) BARKS ON A MAJOR EXPANSION ONE HAIRCUTS AND MASSAGES 6OLUNTEERS SNAPPED AWAY 2585 East Bayshore Road: The commission approved a proposal to convert a research-and-development building at 2585 East Bayshore Road into a daycare cen- THAT WOULD RAISE THE NUMBER OF PA AT THE FRONT DESK TEND TO BE 0ALO !LTO /CCASIONALLY FAMOUS VISITORS STOP ter. Yes: Fineberg, Garber, Keller, Martinez, Michael, Tuma Absent: Tanaka TIENT BEDS FROM TO RESIDENTS WHO CAN GUIDE FAMILIES TO BY 4HE $ALAI ,LAMA VISITED THE 2ON 4O COPE WITH THE RISING DEMAND LOCAL ATTRACTIONS ,YON SAID ALD -C$ONALD (OUSE AS DID MEM Council Rail Committee (Feb. 9) THE 2ONALD -C$ONALD (OUSE IS PLAN 7HEN THEY FIRST ARRIVED IN 0ALO BERS OF THE 3AN &RANCISCO ERS Legislation: The committee directed staff to draft a letter in support of Senate Bill NING ITS MOST AMBITIOUS EXPANSION !LTO 0RIETO AND HER HUSBAND &ER 4HE FACILITY TRIES TO ENCOURAGE SO 985, which would bar the state from spending any more bond money on high-speed YET A THREE STORY SQUARE NANDO 4AMAYO HAD TO SHARE A SMALL CIALIZING BY HOLDING ACTIVITIES IMME rail. Yes: Unanimous Revised EIR: The committee discussed the revised program-level Environmental FOOT ADDITION THAT WOULD EFFECTIVELY COUCH AT THE #HILDRENS (OSPITAL FOR DIATELY AFTER DINNER AND BY RESTRICT Impact Report for the Bay Area-to-Central Valley segment of the rail line with its envi- DOUBLE ITS SPACE AND ADD GUEST THREE WEEKS WHILE !DRIENNE UNDER ING TELEVISIONS TO COMMUNAL ROOMS ronmental consultant and Sacramento lobbyist. Action: None ROOMS 3TANFORD 5NIVERSITY IS PRO WENT TREATMENT 4HEY LATER STAYED &AMILIES GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER
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Nancy Kuhn Woodward passed away and frequent peacefully on February 4, 2012 in San visits to the Transitions Francisco after a long and graceful battle emergency Births, marriages and deaths with cancer. She experienced the final days room for of her life with her extended family at her stitches, casts Erma Jean Jackson sit driver for SamTrans for many bedside. They can never thank her enough and crutches Erma Jean Jackson had a passion years where she later retired and for the guidance, encouragement and values occupied most for education and mentoring others furthered her education. Jackson’s memorial services will she instilled in them. To her family and those of her day. to succeed and strive for their best. In 2002 she received her bachelor’s be on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 11 fortunate enough to have spent time with Somehow the degree in English from San Jose a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, her, she was an effervescent presence full of family survived State University, where she also 1110 Berkeley Ave., Menlo Park. life and love for those around her. reasonably received her master’s degree. She In lieu of flowers the family is asking to please send donations for She was born in Kansas City, one of two unscathed, which is a true testament to the was ready to pursue her education further to receive a Ph.D. funeral expenses to Jones Mortu- daughters raised by Henry and Josephine balance she showed throughout her life. She was employed as a tran- ary at 660 Donohue St., East Palo Kuhn. Her father, Henry, was a senior Nancy loved getting people together, Alto, CA. (650) 323-2481 executive at the Kansas City Power and especially her extended family. She would Light Company. Her parents gave her a true host an annual weeklong dude ranch trip appreciation for travel and adventure as they to Montana or Colorado for 18 or more William R. Jasper, Jr. crisscrossed the West on summer vacations, family members. She rarely missed her daily spent weekends on their farm outside horseback ride, even if it occasionally meant William R. Jasper, Jr, age 58 passed away at Kaiser Hospital in Kansas City, and introduced her to a variety getting bucked off, which she did at the Redwood City on Feb 4, 2012 after a long illness. of outdoor activities including, camping, tender age of 78. Born July 26, 1953, he moved to East Palo Alto as a small child. He fishing and hunting. Little did her parents Nancy was an avid reader and traveler graduated from Ravenswood High. William was an employee for know that they were really just preparing throughout her life. The family took summer Ford Aerospace and Stanford Hospital for many years. her for a life raising four rambunctious boys. vacations camping throughout the west and Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Judy. His daughter In 1945, she graduated from Sunset Hill traveled in Europe. She and Woody spent a Kristina of East Palo Alto; son Ian of East Palo Alto; and son School, an all girls’ day school and boarded year in Santa Fe, NM, and returned often. Jamie of Stockton and grandson Nazir David of East Palo Alto; a train for Smith College in Northampton, Later in life she began to take more exotic sister Valerie V. Richardson of San Jose; and several nieces and Massachusetts. trips including Laos, Vietnam, The Middle nephews. Following graduation from Smith in East, Turkey, Belize and Africa. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial 1949, she moved to New York City, lured To her friends Nancy was always cheerful Service on Saturday February 11th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at by the excitement of the Madison Avenue and up for a visit or activity, she had a gift of the family home. advertising world. Excitement she found, once hospitality and loved to know what interested PAID OBITUARY even appearing on the cover of Mademoiselle others. She cared deeply for the lives and magazine, “The Girls of Smith College”. happiness of family and friends and she was On a weekend visit to Nantucket, she was enthusiastically engaged in the pursuits of briefly introduced to Dr. Sheldon “Woody” others. She had a great ability to keep track David L. Rosenhan Woodward, who later would become her of the people, travel, events and details in her husband. extended family and friends. David L. Rosenhan, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and In 1952, Nancy took a “leave of absence” Her beloved husband, Sheldon “Woody” Law at Stanford University and a member of the Stanford from her job with J Walter Thompson to join Woodward passed away in April 1994. community for more than 40 years died on Monday, Feb. 6 at her sister, Jane, in San Francisco. At a party She remained in Portola Valley for several Stanford University Hospital. He was 82. Born in Jersey City, in Menlo Park that included hopping over years and then moved to the San Francisco New Jersey to Joseph and Nuna Lurie Rosenhan, he was a yeshiva student in his youth and completed his undergraduate work at fences and a midnight swim at the Menlo Towers. Although she missed the green open Yeshiva College. David remained deeply committed to the Circus club, she again reconnected with spaces and many friends on the Peninsula, Jewish community for his entire life. He completed his PhD in Woody, who had started his medical practice she remained an active resident of the San Psychology at Columbia University. Before coming to Stanford, in Menlo Park. She never returned to New Francisco Towers until her death. She he taught at Haverford College, the University of Pennsylvania, York. In September 1953, they married and loved the ballet, symphony and culinary Princeton University and Swarthmore College. A former over the course of the next 6 years had four opportunities afforded by the City. She president of the American Psychology-Law Society and of the boys. always had a passion for the underprivileged, American Board of Forensic Psychology, he was a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological In 1960, they settled in Portola Valley, where and enjoyed tutoring and helping children Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of she and Woody would remain a fixture in with the San Francisco Boy’s and Girl’s Club Science, and published more than 80 books and research papers. the community for almost 40 years. Portola and Family Services of Palo Alto. He is best known for his groundbreaking study, “On Being Sane Valley in 1960 was still quite rural and many Her four sons Victor (Woodinville, WA), in Insane Places” which became one of the most heavily cited of her peers could not possibly imagine why David (Ketchum, ID), Chris (Atlanta, studies and influential (indeed transformative) studies in the anyone would ever want to live so far from GA) and Tim (Mill Valley, CA), eleven field of psychology. His work called into question the process of town, “You have a vacant lot in Atherton, grandchildren and one great-grandchild clinical labeling and its consequences for individuals and groups. He was a pioneer in forging the connections between law and the why don’t you just build your house there?” survive her. She also leaves behind seven social sciences. David had a beautiful voice, serving as a cantor In Portola Valley she would help her four nieces and nephews that will remember her during his early years and continuing through most of his life. He boys oversee a menagerie of farm animals. fondly. A service in celebration of her life and Molly were energetic supporters of the New Israel Fund and There were goats to milk, horses to feed, and has been scheduled at the Woodside Priory of Stanford Hillel. David is survived by his son Jack Rosenhan of as always, sheep to shear in anticipation of in Portola Valley, California for Saturday the Palo Alto and his beloved granddaughters Cecily and Yael, as well the 4-H county fair in San Mateo. 11th of February at 1: 00 pm. In lieu of flowers, as his brother Hershel of Jerusalem. He was predeceased by his Raising four boys was never easy, but she donations can be sent to the Boys and Girls beloved wife Molly Scwartz Rosenhan and his daughter Nina. always managed to juggle a million tasks with Club of San Francisco, 55 Hawthorne Lane, Services were held at Congregation Kol Emeth, Palo Alto February 9. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may a firm hand and rarely a sharp word. Trying #600, San Francisco, California 94105 or to be sent to the New Israel Fund or Stanford Hillel. to get four recalcitrant boys dressed and your favorite charity. ready for Sunday School was a challenge and SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL inevitably, they always sat at the back of the 650-369-3636 church. Little league baseball, soccer, braces,
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William Penn Johnson Jan. 24, 1931-June 23, 2011 William Johnson, better known as Bill, died Bill was also June 23, 2011, of a heart attack after a long interested in gourmet illness. cooking and took Bill attended Walter Hays Elementary School, many classes to which was built by his father, Alfred Johnson. pursue this new He also attended Channing Elementary, passion. According Jordan Jr. High and Palo Alto High School. to all who knew Bill, Bill became interested in architecture and he made the greatest "" ! interior design which led him to San Jose State fruit tarts known to University. During a break in his studies Bill mankind. Bill was very devoted to the Catholic was drafted into the Army and served in an Church, and was adored by his brother’s artillery unit stationed in the Great Lakes near children. Chicago. He is survived by his brother, Alfred of After his military service Bill returned to Temecula, Calif.; four nephews, Alfred, college, first at Menlo College and then the Michael, Mark and Robert; a niece, Ann; 10 University of California at Berkeley. After college grand nephews and nieces, and their children. he worked with the Alameda-Contra Costa Bill will be fondly remembered by all who County Park Authority to transform old anti- knew him. A memorial service will be held at aircraft sites into play grounds. He also worked Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2808 Lakeshore on a variety of architectural projects around Ave. in Oakland on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Interment the Bay Area including the then new Children’s will be at Alta Mesa Cemetery in Palo Alto Wing at Stanford University Hospital. following the memorial service.
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I confess that I To those who disagree, I point out church and state — the Constitu- The challenge is to find a way to pay for this infrastructure work, voted for it. that your church may not recognize tion doesn’t just protect the rights along with the many other needs competing for limited dollars. In the greatest bait-and-switch gay marriage, however marriage un- we like. Liberty and justice for all. But the city does have a possible ace up its sleeve, which it has been in human history, the $30 billion der the eyes of the law, which carries Period. trying to play since 2006. cost has become $100 billion. The with it many rights and privileges Timothy Gray The Bayshore Freeway frontage now occupied by the aging mu- pledge to not start construction until nicipal services center just south of the Oregon Expressway is a all funding is identified has become potentially highly valuable location for auto dealerships or other “let’s start immediately and figure development that would benefit from such a prominent and acces- out what to do when we run out of This week on Town Square sible location. funds.” The ridership estimate has been cut in half and is still too high Posted Feb. 7 at 1:37 p.m. by Posted Feb. 8 at 5:51 p.m. by One idea that has been tossed around is the city swapping its ser- Concerned Citizen, a resident of laura, a resident of the Midtown vice center site for property elsewhere that could accommodate at by a factor of 10. The claim that no operating subsidy will be needed the Barron Park neighborhood: neighborhood: least a portion of a new center as well as the animal services center, I think this lane reduction (on I have lived here for 40 years and thus opening the current site to a new auto mall. when the system is finished is a joke. This system will bankrupt the California Avenue) is a bad idea. traffic on Alma has always been The recently released report from the Infrastructure Blue Ribbon There will be lots of traffic prob- terrible. The Arastradero corridor Commission, which assessed all of the city’s infrastructure needs for state and force cuts in education and local public transportation, which lems because of it. is also bad. “Traffic calming” is a the next 25 years, recommended replacing the services center at an The sidewalks are large enough joke. estimated cost of $93 million, by far the most expensive project on is where our transportation dollars should be going. for pedestrians to pass by and there Too many people commute here the Commission’s list. is plenty of room for bicycles as it for jobs since they cannot afford This project and others, which the City Council will study dur- The No Train Please Act is a bal- lot initiative to end the high-speed exists now. The city should get rid to live here (who can?). High-den- ing what Mayor Yiaway Yeh has called the “year of infrastructure of the planting section that obscures sity housing has only added to the investment and renewal,” could result in decisions to replace the rail project. It has been qualified to gather signatures to put the issue to the crosswalk in front of Starbucks. problem. police headquarters and two fire stations (Rinconada and Mitchell At night you can’t see it. There is no solution so just live parks) for $79 million, and the animal services center for $6.9 mil- the people on the November ballot. 850,000 signatures are needed. I think the money is wasted on with it. Breathe deeply while wait- lion. Financing could be by either a general obligation bond issue this project and will cost the mer- ing for the four-minute intersection requiring two-thirds voter approval or more expensive certificates They must be collected by June 1. There are no wealthy people back- chants money. Better they spend it lights to change at Embarcadero of participation, which do not require voter approval. And because ing this, so there is no money for on Palo Alto infrastructure. and El Camino. That’s what I do. the city-owned utilities department occupies much of the service paid signature gatherers. Thus, center, utility bonds are also an option, one that does not require qualifying the initiative will be a voter approval. stretch. YOUR TURN For all its anonymity among most Palo Alto residents, the aging You can download the petition and unsafe municipal service center should create the most worry from the No Train Please website. The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on at City Hall. David Lieberman issues of local interest. Built in the early 1960s of “tilt-up” concrete walls, numerous con- Kingsley Avenue sultants to the city say the buildings would be a problem during an earthquake. “These are the worst buildings you can possibly have What do you think? What can the City do to control costs of retiree in case of an earthquake,” Paul Dornell, operations manager of the Track college requirements medical benefits? Editor, center, told the Weekly in a recent interview. While a change to Gunn and Paly’s Another concern is the center’s location, on the east side of High- Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words to [email protected]. graduation requirements necessarily Include your name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. way 101, which could strand up to approximately 300 workers if the takes years to implement, there is a freeway was shut down by an earthquake. We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel change in information provided to and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be ac- “If a freeway overpass collapses, cutting off many of the city’s Gunn and Paly students and parents cepted. first responders, the center’s emergency plan calls for public-works that can be done quickly. You can also participate in our popular interactive online forum, Town crews to basically create a new road on the fly to get across 101. ... Unofficial high school transcripts Square, at our community website at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Read Just bulldoze right across the highway,” Dornell said. could list progress toward UC and blogs, discuss issues, ask questions or express opinions with you neighbors any The importance of the service center is not known to most resi- time, day or night. CSU requirements along with Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting of dents. It is where all city vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars progress toward Palo Alto Unified permission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Media to also publish it and utility vehicles are maintained and repaired, and where all utility School District graduation require- online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. operations are based. ments. But if the City Council decides to pull the plug on the current For more information contact Editor Jocelyn Dong or Online Editor Tyler Hanley Such a change could provide the at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. service center, it first must find a replacement site. One of the best necessary information to current and options could be to consummate a trade with the auto dealers who future students and parents about own the 7-acre site of the current Honda and Audi dealerships on these requirements and whether they Embarcadero Road. The properties offer enough space for at least a are being met. We might even find portion of a new maintenance center, although the location means a that listing progress toward UC and center built there would remain east of 101 and face the same risk of CSU requirements has the desired isolation as the current site. effect of increasing the percentage Nevertheless, if the city can strike a trade, the Embarcadero Road of students who meet them, without sites could be designed to accommodate a good part of the mainte- putting additional stress and hurdles nance function, while another space could house the rest. A second for those who plan to attend colleges site possibility is 6.5 acres known as the Los Altos Sewage Treatment that don’t have these admission re- Plant, just north of San Antonio Road east of 101. quirements. The most compelling reasons for the city to relocate the center Let’s provide individualized UC as soon as possible are to make sure employees are safe and able to and CSU requirements status infor- respond during a major disaster, and to potentially leverage the land mation to our high school students to bring new tax revenues to the city. now. Information is power. Let’s Given the council’s ongoing infrastructure discussions, we are not start there first. likely to see any major building project reach the ballot before 2013. Arthur M. Keller In the meantime, with the auto industry showing signs of rebound Corina Way it’s a good time for the city to step up discussions with local dealers and landowners about a plan to both help them and address some of Prop. 8: church and state the city’s most pressing infrastructure needs. Editor, Justice has been served by the Page 14ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Check out Town Square! Hundreds of local topics are being discussed by local residents on Town Square, a reader forum sponsored by the Weekly on our com- munity website at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Post your own comments, ask questions, read the Editor’s blog or just stay up on what people are talking about around town!
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by Jay Thorwaldson still in the throes of a fiscal crisis and median conditions that led to Prop. 13’s appeal. The maintain or increase public services, and (2) he main course at today’s (Feb. 10) annual household income continues to fall as the gap background of its 65-to-35 percent approval transferred the authority to allocate property Joint Venture Sili- between those succeeding and those struggling included a dramatic rise in home values in the taxes from local jurisdictions to the state. T con Valley “State grows wider and wider. 1970s. Median home prices shot from $26,880 Levy sums up: “Now more than 30 years of the Valley” confer- “It’s as if we’re becoming two valleys.” in 1971 to $70,890 in 1978, a 164 percent in- later, thousands of pages of analysis have delin- ence in San Jose is a Emmett Carson, president and CEO of the crease (at 7 to 28 percent per year). This in turn eated the major consequences” of Prop. 13: fact-filled platter with Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which led to property re-assessments and increased 1) The 2 percent limit on assessed-value in- the 1978 Proposition 13 has partnered with Joint Venture on the confer- taxes, and voters “feared that more increases creases means they are now about half as large tax-limitation initiative ences since 2008, outlined concerns about the were on the way.” as inflation increases over the past 30 years. in the center. lingering side effects of Prop. 13, the 1978 tax- Do those prices seem like peanuts today? 2) Most local school revenues now come from It is surrounded by revolt initiative. Median home prices were “far outpacing the the state instead of local taxpayers, “severing all the trimmings of the Both Hancock and Carson reiterated a key rate of overall inflation and income gains. Even the connection between local taxes and quality Silicon Valley Index, point: that the 2008 “Great Recession” broke though income gains were historically large of services.” the annual economic- the property-tax system by causing home values and outpaced the growth in consumer prices, 3) Cities and counties responding to sharp status report laden with charts, graphs and sta- to plummet in most of California (Palo Alto be- both measures were overshadowed by the 164 declines in revenues “have introduced a wide tistics — a dry diet for the average person. ing a notable exception). percent increase in median home prices,” Levy variety of new local taxes and fees,” increasing But if it were possible to translate the num- Carson referred repeatedly to “the Great Re- said. since the 2008 recession. bers and charts into lives of real people there cession” of 2008. He said there is no real hope For persons on fixed incomes, “the effects 4) Tax measures that would have passed by would be heart-wrenching stories along with for a quick recovery that could restore much of of rising home prices, assessed values, and majority vote have been defeated by the two- surging signs of recovery. Joint Venture Presi- the pre-2008 tax base. property taxes were even more of a problem” thirds-approval requirement. dent and CEO Russell Hancock says the early Hancock emphasized that the purpose of this financially. 5) Owners of similar-value properties “pay signs of recovery must be balanced against a year’s special analysis of Prop. 13 is to present There was a final straw: “Though assessed substantially different amounts” in taxes de- disturbing trend toward “two valleys,” one do- facts as a basis for a dialogue during the com- values were surging, local governments did not pending on the date of acquisition. ing incredibly well and the other struggling to ing year. respond by lowering local tax rates.” Seeds of 6) The share of property taxes paid by home- survive economically. Coincidentally, the section of the Index that a tax revolt. owners has increased, while the share paid by Hancock noted the broader Silicon Valley includes the Prop. 13 analysis is bordered in Voters easily understood the two main effects owners of non-residential properties has de- subregion (Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, black. Not intentional, officials said. (The Index of Prop. 13: the 1 percent limit on property tax creased, a significant shift. as well as parts of several neighboring counties) is at www.jointventure.org — a press release versus property value, and the 2 percent annual There are complications in analyzing the ef- was among the last areas nationally to feel the succinctly summarizes the perceived economic cap on increasing property taxes for properties fects of Prop. 13 due to state budget decisions, impact of the 2008 recession, and it is one of the pluses and minuses.) that didn’t change ownership (residential and changes approved by voters, and the recent first to show signs of recovery. The analysis of Prop. 13 was prepared by business). recession with its further plunge in revenues, Yet there is a darker side holding back the Steven Levy of the Palo Alto-based Center for But Levy cites three other elements not wide- Levy notes. recovery. The drags include an out-of-date the Study of the California Economy, while the ly analyzed during the emotional campaign. But the overriding message of the confer- property-tax system that no longer reflects the overall statistics of the Index were prepared by The best known today is that Prop. 13 re- ence is that there are no easy fixes, just plenty driving engines of the economy: Internet-based San Mateo-based Collaborative Economics, quires a two-thirds voter approval for future for Silicon Valley — and officials and citizens purchasing and the dominance of services rather represented by CEO Doug Henton and Vice state taxes, local special-purpose taxes and lo- statewide — to talk about in the next politics- than property and sales taxes on which govern- President Tracey Grose. cal bonds. laden year. ment and schools have depended for much of Levy, who has already taken heat from Prop. Two other aspects were (and are) virtually Or maybe for the next third of a century. N the past century. 13 defenders (as have I, from a blog posted Jan. unknown: Prop. 13 (1) prohibited local govern- Former Weekly Editor Jay Thorwaldson “Small businesses are clearly not out of the 24 at www.paloaltoonline.com/square/index. ments and school districts from going to voters can be emailed at jthorwaldson@paweekly. rough,” Hancock said. “The public sector is php?i=3&d=&t=16938) nevertheless outlines to seek approval of property-tax increases to com with a cc: to [email protected]. Streetwise What do you think should be done with the Cubberley Community Center? Asked on Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Interviews and photographs by Cristina Wong.
Monica Hayes Jenny Tran Dennis Morton Jay Jacinto Michael Davis Works with the disabled Engineer Computer programmer Engineer Operation supervisor for Downtown Middlefield Road Middlefield Road San Antonio Road Willow Road Streets Team “Add more resources for the arts.” “They should keep it open, and make “Increase the Foothill campus there. “Update some of the facilities like Lytton Avenue more improvements like additional Let them buy as much as they want, Internet connectivity or campus Wi-Fi. “They need an activity center for ev- dance lessons. I think it needs renova- and the rest should go to the arts, Something that’s more of an improve- eryone — gymnastics, arts, organiza- tion.” theater, the culture and community ment to the area.” tions that try to help homeless people, events. I don’t want to see it made into a senior citizen home. Something for housing — it should stay as an educa- everybody.” tion center for Palo Alto.”
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by Gennady Sheyner Presenting Nancy Cassidy photographs by Veronica Weber KEEPING Palo Alto RUNNING Palo Alto considers replacing, relocating its aged Municipal Services Center
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Above: Bryan Burns, left, and Philip Dunne, mechanics at the Municipal Services Center, work on a John Deere tractor that is used by rangers at Foothills Park. Below:Anderson Honda, located on Embarcadero Road east of Hwy. 101, is among the auto dealerships that could be relocated to the current site of the Municipal Services Center if the city pursues the “land-swap” option.
Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission to be impaired,” the report states, citing a report focus on the Municipal Services Cen- study that found one in five freeway over- ter itself. Constructed in the early 1960s of passes in the Bay Area would become im- In addition, the “tilt-up” construction, the buildings’ resil- passable in a severe earthquake. “Devel- ience during an earthquake has been called oping a plan for a new operations center land on which the into question by numerous consultants. should consider siting it west of Bayshore to Various city vehicles — from police, fire and public works departments Paul Dornell, who oversees the Public mitigate this potential problem. A second- center sits has — are maintained at Palo Alto’s Municipal Services Center. Works operations at the Municipal Services ary need is to site the operations center out Palo Alto Center, puts it bluntly. of the flood zone or deal with flood risks in been eyed by Municipal “These are the worst buildings you can the construction plans.” Golf Course alo Alto’s Municipal Services fixed. On a recent day at the me- Geng Rd Palo Alto possibly have in case of an earthquake,” he Dornell said if a highway overpass col- the city as a Baylands Park said during a recent tour of the site. lapsed in a major disaster, many of the Center is a sprawling maze of in- chanics’ shop, a fire engine stood Embarcadero Rd dustrial activity — a 16-acre com- alongside a Public Works truck, a Faber Pl In addition, the land on which the center city’s emergency responders would be cut potential location Pplex where hardhats abound and golf cart and the Police Depart- sits has been eyed by the city as a potential off from the city. The city’s current emer- utility trucks loaded with spools ment’s mobile-operations vehicle. location for auto dealerships, which would gency plan calls for public-works crews to for auto bring in much-needed sales-tax revenues. basically create a new road on the fly to get of electric wire stand alongside The East Bayshore Road center is E Bayshore Rd fire engines and as-yet-uninstalled slated to only get busier in the com- Audi and Honda The idea of moving the Municipal Ser- across 101. dealerships, gas lines, street signs, generators, ing years as Palo Alto embarks on dealerships vices Center also arose during the Infra- “We would basically have to build a road structure Blue Ribbon Commission’s study, through 101,” Dornell said. “Just bulldoze which would bring sandbags, asphalt, rock and other what Mayor Yiaway Yeh called the Embarcadero Rd utilitarian necessities. “year of infrastructure investment but not because of the potential sales tax. right across the highway.” Rather, the commission noted in its report, It doesn’t help that the center is located in much-needed Tucked between the Baylands and renewal.” The effort kicked off Municipal Services Center and U.S. Highway 101, about a last month, when the council re- the center houses utilities and public-works both in an active seismic zone (along with mile south of Oregon Expressway, ceived a long-awaited report from operations that would be key during an the rest of Palo Alto) and in a flood zone. sales-tax emergency — and its location to the east of The San Francisco Bay Conservation and the Municipal Services Center is the specially appointed Infrastruc- Animal Services Center a collection of concrete buildings ture Blue Ribbon Commission — Oregon Expy 101 could pose a problem. Development Commission projects the sea revenues. shared by five departments — Util- a 17-member panel that had spent “In case of a major earthquake or other level from the Bay could rise by 16 inches ities, Public Works, Community Amarillo Ave catastrophe that causes failure of freeway more than a year delving into the Louis Rd W Bayshore Rd Services, Police and Administra- infrastructure problem. The group overpasses, emergency response is likely (continued on next page) tive Services. A shared warehouse concluded that the city has about Greer Dr Los Altos Sewage is loaded with maintenance tools $41.2 million in deferred mainte- Treatment Plant and supplies. nance and that it has to increase its E Bayshore Rd If University Avenue is the glitzy capital spending by $2.2 million Colorado Ave face of Palo Alto and Stanford Re- a year to keep the city’s streets, Palo Alto search Park is the city’s high-tech parks and facilities up to par. If the soul, this vast compound is the council proceeds with the report’s city’s guts. From this blue-collar recommendations and accelerates base, city workers make sure that the city’s infrastructure spending, Middlefield Rd Palo Alto’s potholes are repaired, much of the workload will fall on Loma Verde Ave Louis Rd its storm drains get cleared and its the roughly 300 workers based at B a gas and electricity run unimpeded. the Municipal Services Center. y Ross Rd Fabian Wy s h This is where the city’s vast fleet But the largest and most am- o r e
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San Antonio Rd Right: Potential options for a land swap could split E Meadow Dr functions of the Municipal Services Center between Embarcadero Road, where Audi and Honda dealerships are located, and the site of the Los Altos
Sewage Treatment Plant on San Antonio Road. Corey Shannon by Illustration
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that when Ella Mae was found in downtown Palo Alto, she had no hair and was so overweight that she turned blue when flipped on her back. She also appeared to have a broken leg, though it later turned out that she was suffering from bone cancer that was eating into her nerves. She was given two months to live. That was 18 months ago. Today, Ella Mae looks sprightly, pleased and well-groomed. She sports a black coat and is quick to protest when another dog in the reception area gets a treat. Buy Two Baseball Gloves “She is a shining example of what makes this place so wonder- Someone wants a game of catch Harvey Dondershine volunteers at the Palo Alto Animal Services ful,” Stadler said. Center once a week, helping to socialize animals that are up for But staff’s efforts to make do adoption. with an outdated facility weren’t enough to satisfy the City of Mountain View, which decided last year to withdraw from its 18- Animal Services Center year partnership with the Animal Services Center, citing the build- busy but outdated ing’s seismic deficiencies and its long list of needed repairs. The 526 Waverley Street Downtown Palo Alto City’s options include relocating services Mountain View City Council opted TOYANDSPORTCOM s or folding operation to contract with the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority once its by Gennady Sheyner contract with Palo Alto expires in ust south of Palo Alto’s Mu- Palo Alto’s animal center has 2014. This decision will decrease nicipal Services Center on gotten progressively busier in re- Palo Alto’s annual revenues by J East Bayshore Road stands cent years, largely because of the about $450,000 — a tough blow a squat building in which dogs economic downturn, Stadler said. for an operation with an annual slightly outnumber humans. The “We really are seeing a lot more budget of about $1.7 million. Animal Services Center houses surrendered animals,” Stadler Changes could be afoot for the scores of dogs and cats and has said. Animal Services Center, if Palo also been known to accommodate Stadler said the facility’s small Alto were to pursue a land swap goats, rabbits and rats. size has forced staff to be cre- with local car dealerships. The number of feline occupants ative. One room has two rows of The city’s Infrastructure Blue typically spikes during the sum- dog kennels arranged in a way Ribbon Commission in December mer, Animal Services Center Su- that requires dogs on one side recommended moving the center perintendent Sandra Stadler said, to face their counterparts on the to a city-owned site near the former but during a recent tour most of other side. Recognizing that this Los Altos Sewage Treatment Plant the cages in the dog and cat rooms positioning could aggravate the at the end of San Antonio Road, were filled. Though slightly tenants, staff installed plastic vi- just a short stroll south of the ex- cramped, with narrow corridors, sors at the bottom of the kennels isting Municipal Services Center. the facility is well kept, having to block the view. The site, Stadler said, could poten- undergone a series of repairs, in- “We’ve had to utilize every tially be a “phenomenal location” cluding new heating and ventila- square inch we have,” Stadler said. for the animal operation, though tion systems and landscaping im- “We have to be very flexible.” she noted that the plan is still far provements, in 2009. Stadler said she is proud of the in the distance. The 40,000-square-foot building facility’s quality of services. She While moving the Animal was constructed in the early 1970s noted that more than 65 percent Services Center to the sewage- and has been providing animal of the dogs the shelter picks up treatment plant site is one op- services to Palo Alto, Mountain find their way back home. The tion, another one is scrapping the View, Los Altos and Los Altos rate for cats is between 10 percent operation altogether. The Infra- Hills since 1993. Though it boasts and 15 percent. While that figure structure Blue Ribbon Commis- a wide variety of services, includ- may seem low, it soars above the sion report states that in light of ing spaying and neutering, it has a national average of roughly 2 per- Mountain View’s recent decision hard time competing with larger cent, Stadler said. to withdraw from the partnership, and more modern operations such One resident of the Animal Palo Alto “needs to take this loss as the Silicon Valley Animal Con- Services Center is Ella Mae, a of revenue into account while also trol Authority. That regional facil- geriatric Pomeranian who — hav- considering the option of obtain- ity, based in Sunnyvale, was built ing been adopted by the staff — ing its animal services through in 2006 and boasts a cage-free spends her afternoons in a crate Santa Clara County or the Silicon animal-services center. in the reception area. Stadler said Valley Animal Control Authority, as other cities do.” N fire, but police and fire wouldn’t be the buildings at risk of collapse and Municipal able to do much of what they do in recommended replacing the entire ! "" (continued from previous page) an emergency without what we do facility. The city’s Baylands Mas- by the middle of the century and by here,” he said. ter Plan notes that in the event of 55 inches by the end of the century. Discussions about renovating the an earthquake, the buildings at the A commission map illustrating the aged facility are far from new. In Municipal Services Center “could end-of-the-century rise shows the 1987, Palo Alto commissioned two be subjected to forces four times !"# Municipal Services Center under architecture firms to complete a as great as they are capable of han- water. Dornell said that because master plan for the Municipal Ser- dling.” $ %&'( &&) of the Municipal Services Center’s vices Center, setting guidelines for Palo Alto responded to the report critical functions during an emer- the site’s future use. Even then, the in 1998 by reinforcing the buildings gency, the need to either upgrade consultants had deemed the Mu- with seismic bracing. But despite or relocate the Municipal Services nicipal Services Center facilities as this addition, the Infrastructure Center should be a leading priority “functionally obsolete.” Blue Ribbon Commission points for Palo Alto. This decision was reaffirmed a out, the buildings are not expected “The services we provide aren’t as decade later by engineering firm to be usable after major quakes. A visible or as exciting as police and Damies & Moore, which deemed more ambitious proposal, to replace Page 18ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Cover Story the half-century-old buildings, has that the idea of consolidating utilities ter site, which practically rubs up largely languished as the city has operations sounds appealing, though against the freeway, has long been focused on other priorities, includ- she noted that there are some advan- at the heart of discussions. Since ing the need for a new public-safety tages to keeping utilities officials at 2006, city officials have been talk- building and renovated libraries. sites where they can easily interact ing to auto dealers about a possible The Infrastructure Blue Ribbon with other departments. The devil, “land swap” that would give deal- Commission report returns the she said, is in the details. A setup ers the coveted location. Deputy Municipal Services Center’s future that benefits communications within City Manager Steve Emslie, who to the fore, urging the city to take the department can at the same time has been leading the discussions, a fresh look and study other uses hinder its ties with the Public Works, said the dealers had mandates from for the land. These include what Planning and Police departments. manufacturers to move to freeway- the commission called the “static Still, certain things are best com- visible locations — moves would option” — upgrading the facilities municated face to face, Katz said. have profound implications for their but leaving existing functions intact “Engineering staff oversee a lot of bottom lines (and, consequently, to Join us as we celebrate storytelling through art. — and the “dynamic option,” which projects that involve the operations the city’s bottom line through sales By sharing their visions artists revere the past, would transfer some of the Munici- crew, and you currently really don’t taxes). reflect the present and reveal the future. pal Services Center functions to oth- have the synergy that comes with “If they got a site that was visible er parts of the city and evaluate other a situation when you can just walk from the freeway, their sales would uses for the Baylands property. down the hall,” Katz said. “Certain be expected to substantially increase “Indeed, because of the emergen- communications don’t happen if you — double or triple,” said Mark Mi- Come to a celebration of cy-response and disaster-recovery can’t quickly or easily see some- chael, an Infrastructure Blue Ribbon implications, these projects have one.” Commission member who chaired a art and creativity! some degree of urgency,” the Infra- subcommittee charged with evaluat- structure Blue Ribbon Commission side from earthquakes and ing the Municipal Services Center report states. floods, perhaps the biggest site. &OKPZBOBGUFSOPPOXJUIGFBUVSFETQFBLFS'MP0Z8POH Either option is expected to carry A driver behind the “dynamic” When the recession hit in 2008, TUVEFOUBSU MVODIFPO TJMFOUBVDUJPOBOENPSF a bulky price tag. Previous estimates option is, well, drivers. The past de- taking a bite out of auto sales, the peg the cost of replacing the Mu- cade has been a bitter one for local mandates were relaxed and talks of nicipal Services Center at about $93 car dealers thanks in large part to a possible land swap were put on .POEBZ .BSDI BNUPQN million — more than the costs of the economic downturn and pres- hold. But city officials remain con- building a new public-safety build- sure from manufacturers to relocate cerned about the prospect of auto 4IBSPO)FJHIUT(PMG$PVOUSZ$MVC .FOMP1BSL ing and renovating two obsolete fire to locations that are visible from the dealers leaving town and taking stations combined. Another $6.9 freeway. their sales-tax revenues with them. million would be required to relo- The possibility of car dealerships Conversations about a potential land cate the Animal Services Center, leaving Palo Alto is far from hypo- swap are now resurfacing. a squat facility that stands next to thetical. In 2001, the city’s seven “If we can’t accommodate them 'PSSFTFSWBUJPOTDPOUBDU the Municipal Services Center (see dealerships brought in $3.1 million in Palo Alto, they can move up the sidebar). Together, the two projects in sales-tax revenues. The number road a bit and we would then lose PSXXXBSUJOBDUJPOPSH would account for nearly half the dipped to $1.6 million in 2006 and all that benefit,” Emslie said. “It’s cost of the major infrastructure proj- to less than $1.3 million in 2010. significant. It’s not unusual to get ects identified by the commission. By 2011, Ford and Nissan departed $500,000 per car dealer. A high- Despite the hefty price tag and from their El Camino Real locations performing dealer, one with freeway competing priorities, the commis- and Carlsen Porsche vacated its site visibility, can be $1 million-plus.” sion wrote in the report that it be- on Embarcadero Road. The rev- The commission acknowledged lieves “timely action is needed to enues remained under $1.3 million that finding a new 16-acre site for make the necessary repairs to the in fiscal year 2011, according to the the Municipal Services Center could Municipal Services Center and the city’s recent Comprehensive Annual prove difficult, if not impossible. Animal Services Center.” Financial Report. When McLaren- Aside from financial considerations, The prospect of city bulldozers Fisker last year set up a dealership finding alternative sites for city op- Inspirations sweeping across the highway after on El Camino Real and Arastradero erations remains the most perplex- an earthquake isn’t the only driver Road, it was a rare bit of good news ing piece of the puzzle. a guide to the spiritual community of the Infrastructure Blue Ribbon after a decade of dramatic decline. So the commission recommends Commission recommendation to Palo Alto officials have been try- relocate services. Other factors in- ing to reverse the trend for years, clude economic benefits and poten- and the Municipal Services Cen- (continued on next page) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC tial operational efficiencies for the £nxÊ ÕÃÊ,>`]Ê*>ÊÌÊUÊÈxä®ÊnxÈÈÈÈÓÊUÊÜÜÜ°vVV«>°À}Ê departments, most notably the Utili- -Õ`>ÞÊ7Àà «Ê>ÌÊ£ä\ääÊ>°°Ê>`Êx\ääÊ«°° ties Department. The Infrastructure ÕÀV Ê-V Ê>ÌÊ£ä\ääÊ>°° Blue Ribbon Commission report CITY OF PALO ALTO 10:00 a.m. This Sunday: noted that Utilities currently works NOTICE OF DIRECTOR’S HEARING Mercy, Mercy out of three different sites — City Rev. G. Clyde Dodder preaching Hall, the Municipal Services Center To be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012, in Come experience our new 5:00 p.m. service! and rented space on Elwell Court, the Palo Alto City Council Conference Room, 1st Floor, Civic Vibrant, Engaging and Arts-Based about half a mile south of the Mu- Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Go to the nicipal Services Center. Development Center at 285 Hamilton Avenue to review filed “Development of a new, consoli- documents; contact Alicia Spotwood for information regarding dated operations center, including business hours at 650-617-3168. a multi-story office building in ad- dition to the shops and other opera- tions now at the MSC, would allow 3775 La Selva [11PLN-00396] - Individual Review for the for increased efficiencies in the de- addition of a second floor side balcony with privacy screening livery of Utilities services,” the re- side wall to a two-story residence and attached garage under port states. construction in the R-1 zoning district. The current setup keeps the Utili- ties Department’s engineering and operational divisions at different 599 Lytton Avenue 11PLN-00404: Preliminary Parcel Map to locations. Dornell, who worked for create four condominium units on a single approximately 9500 Utilities before moving to Public square foot parcel. Environmental Assessment: An Initial Works, said engineers and opera- Study/ Negative Declaration was circulated and approved tions staff members have to commu- in October 2011 for the townhome project approved via the nicate on a daily basis, a task that is Architectural Review process. slightly complicated by their physi- cal separation from one another. And Inspirations is a resource for ongoing religious services while the advent of iPads, iPods and 959 Addison Avenue [11PLN-00387] - Individual Review for a other technology have narrowed the new two-story, single family residence including modifications and special events. To inquire about or to reserve space in gap, city officials acknowledge that to an existing cottage, in the R-1 zoning district. Inspirations, please contact Blanca Yoc consolidating operations could make at 223-6596 or email [email protected] things more efficient. *** Debra Katz, a spokesperson for Curtis Williams, Director of Planning the Utilities Department, concurred and Community Environment *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 19 Cover Story
tential properties include the 7-acre cording to the report. the recession, remains strong. systems “no longer support the cur- Municipal Honda and Audi sites on Embarca- “There’s not a whole lot of inde- “This is like their dream market. rent operation at this site.” (continued from previous page) dero Road (as a possible land swap) pendent vacant land sitting around For them to be here — this is the Public Works Director Michael examining an option in which Mu- and the 6.5-acre Los Altos Sewage in Palo Alto,” Emslie said. dream demographic.” Sartor said that both of these capital nicipal Services Center functions Treatment Plant land just north of But he noted that the interest from Palo Alto officials were eying ma- projects are currently on hold, pend- are moved to multiple locations. Po- San Antonio Road, east of 101, ac- auto dealers, after waning during jor changes at the Municipal Servic- ing council direction. es Center even before the infrastruc- On Jan. 17, in their first discussion ture commission released its report. of the Infrastructure Blue Ribbon The council passed a capital budget Commission report, council mem- last year that includes $100,000 to bers expressed a willingness to con- study options for upgrading or re- sider major changes to the Municipal locating Municipal Services Center Services Center, though their enthu- #% ** & and Animal Services Center func- siasm was tempered by skepticism tions. The council also included about finding land in other parts of $100,000 to upgrade lighting, me- the city for the operations. Council- chanical and electrical equipment man Larry Klein said he couldn’t at three Municipal Services Center think of a parcel large enough to ac- buildings. The budget notes that the commodate the functions, and a new "%&#$ & $ study would be unlikely to change #% ! !# % ! that fact. “I scratch my head at that and say, ) (#% $ $$%%!% ‘Where?’” Klein said. “Does anyone have ideas where we can have any- '! $!% ! "# %$) thing like the necessary space west of 101?” $ $ Councilwoman Nancy Shepherd !# %!% said she would like the city to con- sider the site for uses that would be ' %$! “less showy” than auto dealerships — things relating to Baylands activi- #%) Matched ties such as kayaking or bike rent- !#) % #!#)! als. CareGivers Councilwoman Karen Holman # $ wondered about the impact of auto % ! dealerships on the Baylands, partic- $& "%&#%! ularly if the dealership were to in- stall billboards. She suggested mov- ing some of the Municipal Services Center operations to other nearby sites, such as near the fields on Geng Road. This would open up the East Bayshore land for uses that would have a low impact, such as playing fields, she said. “While (the dealerships) are not on the Baylands, they really would have a visual impact on the Baylands and would change what we carried “There’s no place on as policy and character,” Holman said. Mark Michael, the Infrastructure like home.” Blue Ribbon Commission member When you, or someone who evaluated the Municipal Servic- you care about, es Center site and who was recently needs assistance... appointed to the city’s Planning and you can count on us Transportation Commission, agreed to be there. that any plan to revitalize the East We provide Peninsula Bayshore property as a commercial hub must be particularly sensitive families with top, to the Baylands. But changes could professional caregivers. actually benefit nature lovers by Call now creating new amenities for them, he (650) 839-2273 said. “I think doing something that www.matchedcaregivers.com would (be) economically beneficial along East Bayshore wouldn’t nec- essarily be unattractive or detract from enjoyment of nature by peo- ple,” Michael said. “It might in fact T BA bring people closer to appreciating S Y nature.”
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O P E R swap — whether part of the Munici- pal Services Center were to relocate there are not — the city could try to attract restaurants and other estab- lishments to the site. That, in turn, would support the city’s airport and golf course, both of which are lo- cated along Embarcadero. N Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner can be emailed at gsheyner@ paweekly.com.
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ALKER %VANS LIVED HIS YEARS W WITH HIS EYES WIDE OPEN 4HE REVERED !MERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER IS BEST KNOWN FOR HIS DEFINITIVE IMAGES OF FAMILIES IN THE 'REAT $EPRESSION THE FILTHY BARE FEET AND WEARY EYES THE SPLINTERED FLOORS AND WEATHERED METAL BED FRAMES 4HE HAUNTING SICKLY CHIL DREN (IS CAREER ALSO EXTENDED FAR BE YOND THIS ERA %VANS WAS A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR FIVE DECADES SHOOTING WITH POCKET CAMERAS VIEW CAMERAS AND 0OLAROIDS (IS DOCU MENTARY STYLE WHETHER APPLIED TO THE "ROOKLYN "RIDGE IN THE @S OR ROAD SIGNS IN THE @S IS STILL INFLU ENTIAL ! 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It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, THE LIVES OF THREE POVERTY STRICKEN SHARECROPPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BECAME THE BOOK h,ET 5S .OW listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long.” 0RAISE &AMOUS -ENv 0ANNED UPON ITS RELEASE THE BOOK GAINED NEW LIFE — Walker Evans, 1960 (continued on page 22) *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 21 FOOTHILL COLLEGE Arts & Entertainment Invites you to join us 2OSENHEIM OF .EW 9ORKS -ET on the main campus – Room 5015 Walker Evans ROPOLITAN -USEUM OF !RT /NE IS (continued from page 21) (Just Minutes from either Foothill Expwy or 280) %VANS hSUBWAY SERIES v WHICH HE SHOT FROM THROUGH AND DURING THE #IVIL 2IGHTS -OVEMENT PUBLISHED IN THE MONOGRAPH h-ANY A SIX-WEEK AND IS NOW WIDELY RESPECTED !RE #ALLEDv -ANY OF THE h&AMOUS -ENv PHO 4O CAPTURE THE PORTRAITS %VANS TOS ARE NOW AT THE #ANTOR INCLUD HID A CAMERA IN HIS COAT FROM THE INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL ING THE ICONIC PORTRAITS OF &LOYD ANONYMOUS PASSENGERS 4HEY ARE AS "URROUGHS AND HIS WIFE !LLIE -AE MUCH A SLICE OF THE CITY COMMUTE AS "OTH HAVE NARROW EYES AND CREASES h&AMOUS -ENv IS OF RURAL POVERTY PLANNING CLASS OF WORRY BETWEEN THEIR EYEBROWS 4HEIR FACES SHOW FATIGUE BOREDOM !LLIE -AE SEEMS COMPLETELY CLOSED h3UBWAY 0ASSENGERv WAS TAKEN IN CURIOSITY SOMETIMES NOTHING AT ALL Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. It is better for you to register OFF WHILE &LOYD HAS A FLICKER IN HIS .EW 9ORK IN 7ALKER %VANS ! ISSUE OF (ARPERS "AZAAR now, but you may also register the first evening of class on FEB. 22nd. DEEP EYES THAT MAKES HIM SEEM AS USED A HIDDEN CAMERA AND DIDNT DISPLAYED IN THE EXHIBITION INCLUDES (Class #057). The cost is $49. No prior financial knowledge is required. To THOUGH HE MIGHT TELL YOU HIS SAD STO PUBLISH THE SERIES FOR YEARS A QUOTE FROM %VANS h4HESE PICTURES register call (408) 864-8817, or online, www.communityeducation.fhda.edu RY IF YOU ASKED THE RIGHT QUESTION WERE MADE TWENTY YEARS AGO AND (in the Financial Planning section). .EARBY IS THE PHOTO h-AIN STRAIGHT AT THEM AT HOME IN THEIR DELIBERATELY PRESERVED FROM PUBLI 3TREET 3ELMA !LABAMA v REPLETE SETTING AND IN COMMAND OF THEM CATION !S IT HAPPENS YOU DONT SEE “Outstanding Course!” WITH SHADOWED EMPTY STOREFRONTS SELVES (E BESTOWED ON THE OBJECTS AMONG THEM THE FACE OF A JUDGE OR )N PHOTOS OF FAMILIES CLOTHES ARE IN THE FAMILIES HOMES A SIMILAR A SENATOR OR A BANK PRESIDENT 7HAT “I don’t want to exaggerate, but I truly believe this course has RAGGED JUST BARELY HOLDING TOGETH TACT AND RESPECT AS IF THINGS TOO YOU DO SEE IS AT ONCE SOBERING STAR improved my life and my financial well-being. The instructors ER )F THE PEOPLE DONT ALWAYS SEEM HAD THE RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES TLING AND OBVIOUS THESE ARE THE LA had an outstanding command of the material and presented it COMPLETELY AT EASE WITH THE CAMERA AGAINST THE LENS 4HE RESULTING DIES AND GENTLEMEN OF THE JURYv THEY DONT APPEAR ANXIOUS EITHER PHOTOGRAPHS DID NOT PROPAGANDIZE 4HE #ANTOR SHOW ALSO INCLUDES thoughtfully and with great humor & insight.” )N THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SQUALOR THEY GAVE FULL SCOPE TO THE SOME OF %VANS EARLIER PHOTOS .EW EDITION OF h&AMOUS -EN v THE JOUR TIMELESS DIGNITY BEAUTY AND PAIN 9ORK STREETS FILLED WITH VINTAGE Some of the Topics Are: NALIST *OHN (ERSEY WROTE h%VANS OF ROUNDED LIVESv CARS MEN CARRYING A GIANT SIGN THAT $ HOW TO INVEST IN DIFFICULT TIMES WOULD TAKE HIS PICTURE ONLY WHEN /THER FAMOUS SERIES BY %VANS READS h$AMAGED v TINY IMAGES OF $ STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL ESTATES THEY WERE AT EASE AND FULLY CON ARE ALSO REPRESENTED IN THE EXHIBI THE "ROOKLYN "RIDGE SOARING INTO SCIOUS OF THE CAMERA EYE STARING TION WHICH WAS CURATED BY *EFF , THE SKY $ THE BEST WAYS OF INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE )N %VANS FINAL YEARS HE TURNED $ ETFs, BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS & STOCK TO MAKING 0OLAROID PRINTS IN PART N O T I C E $ THE UNKNOWN DANGERS OF TAX-FREE INCOME BECAUSE DARKROOM WORK CAN BE GRU ELING .OLAN SAID 2ARELY EXHIBITED $ PROTECTING WEALTH & ASSETS IN TROUBLED TIMES NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS for WINDOW THEY LINE THE BACK WALL OF THE GAL $ MANAGING YOUR MONEY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE REPLACEMENT in two buildings consisting of six units LERY SMALL SQUARES THAT RECALL HIS EARLY WORK IN THEIR SIZE $ WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW & FINANCIAL PLANNING each (#1 thru #12) of Ventura Apartments, 290-310 Ventura 4HEYRE NIBBLES OF HUMANITY OF $ HOW TO CHOOSE A TOP-NOTCH ADVISOR Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. ROAD SIGNS AND FIRE HYDRANTS )N ONE $ TURNING THE MOST COMMON FINANCIAL MISTAKES INTO PROFIT FROM THE EARLY @S RED LETTERS SPELL OUT h./ '5.).'v ON A WOODEN $ HOW TO PROPERLY INTEGRATE YOUR IRAs & 401(k)s PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SIGN !LL HAVE THE WEATHERED DE $ ECONOMIC HEDGING & ASSET ALLOCATION The project is to remove and replace old windows with glass CADES OLD COLORS THAT PEOPLE TODAY $ HOW TO INVEST FOR/IN RETIREMENT energy-efficient products in two buildings with six residential STRIVE FOR WITH THEIR (IPSTAMATIC I0HONE APPS $ AND MUCH, MUCH MORE units each. 7ITH ALL OF THE FACES THAT 7ALKER ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS %VANS PHOTOGRAPHED THERES ONE Steve Lewis is President of Lewis & Mathews Investment GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: THAT VIEWERS OFTEN DONT SEE HIS Management in Menlo Park. He is a college professor, invest- OWN )N THIS SHOW ONE WALL IS DE ment counselor, Value Line award winner, financial author and 1. Remove existing windows and screens. VOTED TO A TRIO OF SELF PORTRAITS FROM has appeared on national radio and television. He is a past officer 2. Contractor to supply storage for supplies and materials. HIS EARLY LIFE IN &RANCE )N THE TWO of the S.C. International Association of Financial planners and 3. Furnish and install double-paned Low-E glass sliding TAKEN IN A FLAT IN 0ARIS %VANS FACE served on the National Academy Advisory Board. He has written IS HALF IN DARKNESS 4HE OTHER SHOT for Money magazine and Dow Jones's Barron's. windows and screens to fit individual dimensions of IN *UAN LES 0INS IS UNUSUAL IN THAT existing openings. %VANS HAS SIMPLY PHOTOGRAPHED HIS Jim Curran is a veteran of over 25 Years on Wall Street. He is 4. Seal and caulk installations as appropriate. OWN SHADOW President of Curran & Lewis Investment Management, Inc., in %VEN SO THE PHOTO IS EVOCATIVE Menlo Park, a Wealth Manager Magazine top Wealth Management 5. Furnish and install locks on all windows. CLEARLY CAPTURING THE SILHOUETTE OF firm. He is Chief Portfolio Manager, and specializes in investment 6. Remove and dispose of all old material each day. THIS YEAR OLD IN ALL HIS YOUTH AND advice for individual investors, companies, and their officers. He 7. Clean glass and window/door frames. NEWNESS SLIGHT NECK SMALL TUFT OF is an accomplished and dynamic college and business lecturer. HAIR STICKING UP IN BACK ! YOUNG 8. All materials used must be manufactured in the USA. Debbie Peri, Vice President of Curran & Lewis, is an expert in MAN WITH SO MUCH AHEAD OF HIM SO N retirement planning, portfolio analysis and investment manage- MUCH TO SEE ment. She is a Certified Financial planner™ and a member of the Bid specifications pertaining to this project are available from Financial Planning Association and Financial Planning Forum. (Friday, Feb 3, 2012) to (Friday, Feb 17, 2012). Please call to What: An exhibition of more than 100 photos by the American pho- She was a Certified Public Accountant with Ernst & Young, schedule a mandatory job walk. Bid closing date is (Wednes- has lectured extensively at the college level, and is a published tographer Walker Evans day, Mar 8, 2012) at 5:00 PM. Bid opening at 725 Alma investment author. Where: The Cantor Arts Center, The instructors have taught over 30,000 Northern Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 on (Thursday, Mar 9, 2012) at Stanford University Californians their money managing techniques. 10:00 AM. When: Through April 8. The mu- SOME COMMENTS FROM PAST CLASS MEMBERS: seum is open Wednesday through “This course has been excellent, very informative and enlightening.” This project is funded by the City of Palo Alto Community Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and “...Very objective in presentation of material...” Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), U. S. Depart- Thursdays until 8 p.m. “I have looked forward to each class like opening a new package each week.” ment of Housing and Urban Development. All federal regu- Cost: Free “The course exceeded my expectations.” lations listed in the Bid Specifications will apply, including Info: Several free programs are “... A very helpful, well thought out, well presented course. I have planned, including a book dis- recommended it to many people.” equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and Federal Labor cussion on “Let Us Now Praise “Well done, informative, stimulating.” Standards provisions (Davis-Bacon). Reference is hereby Famous Men,” led by Stanford “Terrific! Loved the course.” made to bid specifications for further details, which specifica- tions and this notice shall be considered part of the contract. 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I still search for okra leaves 650.327.0511 There are six sauces to choose at the market so I can recreate her from, including “Gracie’s Sriracha,” recipe,” she said. www.covenantcare.com a traditional Vietnamese condiment Nguyen found options for authen- “We are Family Serving Families” of dried and fresh chilies and secret tic Asian cooking outside of home ingredients; tamarind vinaigrette; were lacking when she was growing peanut sauce; “Asian Box Street up. “I grew up in Houston, Texas, Dust,” a blend that includes Szech- where they didn’t even have sushi.” wan chilies, fennel and cinnamon; When she got to San Francisco, and “HotBoxIt,” a combination of the culinary world opened up for Thai chilies, tamarind, vinegar and her. She worked for Wolfgang Puck sugar, according to the website, at the acclaimed Postrio restaurant asianboxpaloalto.com. Menu prices as a line cook working on a grill. “I begin at $7.25. was the only girl working with the “I hope it’s going to change the big boys,” she recalled. way Palo Alto is going to eat. With She moved on to Postrio’s Las Asian food, you can get really Vegas location as a sous chef, then healthy, super-fresh and clean fla- returned to San Francisco to accept vors,” Nguyen said. a position as sous chef for Slanted Klein said much of the Bay Area’s Door, where she became chef de Asian cuisine is “muddled fusion cuisine. She developed a following that needs specificity.” The restau- for her menu specials that celebrated rant will focus on Vietnamese and her heritage, she said. Thai cuisine, both of which use in- Nguyen said much of her work gredients with vibrant flavors. was in fine dining, but that work- “It’s not a cook-and-hold, like ing for Phan at Slanted Door opened Panda Express. It’s cooked to order her up to how simplicity could still like at an Asian food stall,” he said. translate into a sublime experience Klein, a Palo Alto resident, owns — and that she could make food FK Restaurants and Hospitality, a that was like what she ate at home. TAKE food-industry consulting firm. His “Living in San Francisco, you get clients have included Stanford Univer- such amazing produce and you get sity and the National Park Service. to be creative,” she said. Focusing on healthful eating, he At Asian Box, on weekends has spoken at the White House to Nguyen might also serve up outside- First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s the-box specials that only those in CARE of your heart. Move!” group, which works on the know can order. Klein said he solving childhood obesity. He cre- hopes to add a little intrigue to Palo ated the concept for Fish & Farm Altans’ well-traveled palates by Restaurant in San Francisco, which serving specialty items that can be serves only organic meats and local ordered using a password, such as February is American Heart Month and the perfect produce sourced within 100 miles. “Miss Jones,” Nguyen’s nickname. In conceiving Asian Box, Klein The main menu also offers spe- time to make sure you’re on a healthy track. At the said he looked around the Bay Area cial items such as spiced and herbed and didn’t find the kind of authentic beef “Jungle Jerky,” and drinks such Stanford Congestive Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy “brightness” that is part of tradition- as lemon-lime marmalade and Viet- al Asian cuisine, especially in the namese ice coffee. Clinic, we offer innovative treatment options based on fast-casual arena. Nguyen met Klein Asian Box will not have indoor years of pioneering research. through her husband, Chad Newton, seating. Klein said a stand-up coun- chef at Fish & Farm. Newton, who ter will serve customers and 40 was raised in Mountain View, is outside seats will offer a casual sit- Taking care of your heart condition with the right care also a partner in Asian Box. down space. Catering is expected to Nguyen, 34, said she had known be about 20 percent of business. today can make a difference. Make an appointment to she wanted to be a chef since she The 900-square-foot space will was 16. She started cooking profes- have an open kitchen and is construct- meet with our team of heart specialists and establish sionally at 20. Her mother’s baking ed of all LEED-certified, reclaimed piqued Nguyen’s interest in food, products for “a cool, organic vibe” the right treatment plan for you. but her grandmother’s traditional that will include Asian pop music Vietnamese cooking sparked her selected by Joel Selvin, former San passion, she said. Francisco Chronicle music critic. Learn more about your heart health: “Her role in the family was to Asian Box is at Town & Country care (for) and feed her 11 children Village, Suite 21, and is scheduled stanfordhospital.org/heartmonth and when she moved to the U.S. she to open on Feb. 17, if it can make it assumed that same role — cooking through the approval process by that all morning and afternoon prepar- time, Klein said. N Page 26ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ everywhere. That the story otherwise hacker hero Lisbeth Salander. On the mission of revenge and self-preservation. downplays the role of the Inuits, in favor other hand, this is the film the novel has That’s all you need to know about the of the interlopers played by familiar faces, been waiting for: a crisp handling of the story, which trafficks in the usual cliches is just business as usual for mainstream complex narrative that’s visually striking but in a souped-up Soderbergian vehicle cinema. Rated PG for language. One and impeccably acted. Lisbeth (Rooney distinguished by its driver: Carano. So- hour, 47 minutes. — P.C. (Reviewed Feb. Mara) is a vivid character. A superheroic derbergh’s pursuit of fun turns out to be 3, 2012) sociopath in leather and piercings, Lis- fairly infectious, whether it be a subplot beth suffers no fools, unless as a means The Grey --- to the fool’s end. Though the mystery (Century 16, Century 20) Action-horror cannot engross as deeply as it does on (continued on page next page) hybrid “The Grey” pits man (Liam Neeson) the page, Fincher’s version is intelligent, versus wild (bloodthirsty wolves) in a sub- properly moody and faithful enough. Arctic death match. Oil-pipeline grunts, Rated R for brutal violent content, strong whose flight to Anchorage crashes far sexuality, graphic nudity and language. off the beaten path, confront starvation, Two hours, 38 minutes. — P.C. (Reviewed MoviesOPENINGS freezing and a pack of wolves that make Dec. 23, 2011) it known that the men have encroached on their territory. Thankfully, “The Grey” is Haywire -- life are numbingly one-note. exponentially better than the last teaming (Century 20) Filmmaker Steven Soder- Fri 2/10 The Artist 2:00, 4:20, 7:25 The Vow --1/2 Pina in 3-D Tues 2/14 (Century 16, Century 20) If the While most films nowadays in- of director and co-screenwriter Joe Car- bergh follows his whimsy in his latest (Three Dimensional) Pina in 3-D (Three Dimensional) nahan and Neeson. This film’s relatively cinematic lark. Seeing mixed-martial arts 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 clude 3D glasses, “The Vow” comes The Artist The Artist 2:00, 4:20, 7:25, 9:45 Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore minimalist approach seems like some fighter Gina Carano on TV, Soderbergh 2:00, 4:20, 7:25, 9:45 Wed 2/15 with the rose-colored variety. Sat 2/11 Pina in 3-D (Three Dimensional) chuckler “50 First Dates” had been kind of penance for the excesses of “The decided she needed to be an action star. Pina in 3-D (Three Dimensional) 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 A-Team.” Forced by circumstance, the Thus, “Haywire,” scripted by Lem Dobbs 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 The Artist 2:00, 4:20, 7:25 recast as a romantic drama and pro- The Artist 2:00, 4:20, 7:25 Wed 2/16 duced by the Oprah Winfrey Net- Rated PG-13 for sexual content, abrasive group stumbles into male bond- (“The Limey”). Carano plays Mallory Kane, Sun & Mon 2/12-2/13 Pina in 3-D (Three Dimensional) ing as well as quarrels over the best plan an ex-Marine sent on black ops by a pri- Pina in 3-D (Three Dimensional) 1:50 partial nudity, language and an 1:50, 4:30, 7:15 The Artist 2:00, 4:20, 7:25 work, “The Vow” might have been of survival, meanings of life or lack there- vate agency. Matters go “haywire” when the result. Fortunately, leads Rachel accident scene. One hour, 44 min- of, or nothing at all, the last preferable to Kane becomes inconvenient to those who BWQYSbaO\RAV]ebW[SaOdOWZOPZSObQW\S[O`Y Q][ McAdams (“Midnight in Paris”) and utes. letting in fear. Though it does thrill with hired her, which sends the operative on a Channing Tatum (“Haywire”) serve intense, close-cropped action photogra- — Tyler Hanley phy, swift editing and vivid sound design, up solid performances and help keep the film makes as much of an impression the film somewhat grounded despite by being unexpectedly emotional. Rated its lofty proclamations about love R for violence/disturbing content includ- NOW PLAYING ing bloody images, and for pervasive WINNER® and loyalty. The following is a sampling of movies language. 1 hour, 57 minutes. — P.C. GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD The fledgling passion-fueled mar- (Reviewed Jan. 27, 2012) BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM riage between young sweethearts recently reviewed in the Weekly: ©HFPA Leo (Tatum) and Paige (McAdams) Big Miracle -- Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close WINNER “THE BEST PICTURE WINNER (Century 16, Century 20) The Merriam- NEW YORK FILM LOS ANGELES FILM comes crashing to a halt when a -- CRITICS CIRCLE OF THE YEAR!” CRITICS ASSOCIATION truck slams into their car on an ice- Webster Dictionary defines “miracle” (Century 16, Century 20) This Jonathan BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM -Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES BEST SCREENPLAY as “an extraordinary event manifesting Safran Foer novel beguiled many readers WINNER covered road, sending Paige through divine intervention in human affairs” or WINNER but wilts as an Oscar-season drama. Di- BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL NATIONAL BOARD the front windshield and into the “an extremely outstanding or unusual rector Stephen Daldry (“The Hours”) and BEST PICTURE • BEST ACTOR OF REVIEW ER. When she awakes from an in- event, thing, or accomplishment.” OK, so screenwriter Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump”) BEST ACTRESS BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM duced coma, she has no memory of imagine that, except “big.” I kid. With “Big attempt to replicate the novel’s subjective WINNER WINNER Miracle,” the new PG “Save the Whales” treatment of a boy protagonist. But literal- CRITICS’ CHOICE CHICAGO FILM Leo or their time together. Paige’s drama, perhaps the title sets an expecta- ized by the camera, the story’s creaki- AWARD CRITICS ASSOCIATION BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM most recent recollections come from tion that Ken Kwapis’ movie can’t quite ness seems loud and close for anyone deliver. The original title was “Everybody sensitive to the contrived and cloying. The WINNER NEW YORK • TELLURIDE • TORONTO WINNER well before she met Leo, while she FILM FESTIVALS Loves Whales,” which suggests a sitcom story concerns 11-year-old Manhattanite SOUTHEASTERN FILM NEW YORK FILM was still on speaking terms with her CRITICS ASSOCIATION CRITICS ONLINE nobody wants to see. “Big Miracle” re- FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD NOMINEE BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn), reeling from BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM judgmental socialite parents (Sam counts a 1988 incident that temporarily the death of his father (Tom Hanks) in the Neill and Jessica Lange). gripped network news cycles: A family of Twin Towers. Though the boy’s mother three grey whales becomes trapped in (Sandra Bullock) harbors serious con- A SEPARATION Paige’s doctor recommends she ASGHAR FARHADI the ice around Barrow, Alaska, sparking cerns for her son, she does not discour- AFILMBY WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM return to her normal routine — life DreamLab WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ASGHAR FARHADI a debate as to how and whether to save age him when he becomes convinced with Leo in their Chicago apartment them. Greenpeace activist Rachel Kramer that his puzzle-loving dad has left behind — in hopes of rekindling her lost (Drew Barrymore) represents for the one more mystery: a small key to an un- NOW PLAYING memories. While Leo desperately sentimental anthropomorphizers in the known lock somewhere in the city. Rated tries to remind Paige of her forgot- audience. Rachel gets wind of the whales PG-13 for emotional material, disturbing VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.ASEPARATION.COM from her ex-boyfriend Adam Carlson images and language. Two hours, 10 min- ten life, she retreats to the comfort (John Krasinski), who breaks the story. utes. — P.C. (Reviewed Jan. 20, 2012) of the family and friends she can The local Inuit Eskimo community has a recall, including her sleazy former tradition of subsisting off whale meat, and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo --- THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND, they propose harvesting the whales. But (Century 20) David Fincher’s adaptation of fiance, Jeremy (Scott Speedman of the popular decision quickly becomes to “Underworld”). Leo sets aside his Stieg Larsson’s mystery novel judiciously expend massive amounts of money and pares down 480 pages to 158 minutes. MAKE A DATE. responsibilities as the owner of a (federal) resources to saving the whales. It’s hard not to feel Fincher’s film is old small recording studio and endures “Big Miracle” plays best as a passable news, after Larsson’s widely read “Milleni- family flick, enabled by an Eskimo lad um” trilogy (2005-2007) and the Swedish one awkward situation after another (Ahmaogak Sweeney) shadowing Adam to win Paige back. films starring Noomi Rapace as the punk Tatum and McAdams have a com- fortable chemistry and their rela- tionship is mostly believable, though clearly over-romanticized. Tatum is SAVE THE DATES FOR a pleasant surprise and his character THESE SPECIAL EVENTS: is sympathetic despite the picture’s SATURDAY, MARCH 24 layer of Hollywood schmaltz. Neill Health & Fitness Fair is smartly cast as Paige’s shady father, while Lange’s appearance THURSDAY, APRIL 12 seems to have been marred by cos- Special Film Screening: metic surgery, which overshadows “Pink Saris” her otherwise decent performance. SATURDAY, MAY 19 The romantic, cheesy scenarios “Starry Night” Art Auction that abound in “The Vow” range To Benefit Deborah’s Palm from somewhat endearing to nause- atingly saccharine. In one flashback scene, Leo uses blueberries to write “Move in?” on Paige’s breakfast february highlights plate; in another, a sick Paige opens NEW FOR THIS MONTH: a care package from Leo while he — Body Journal stands outside in the pouring rain. — Walking Group The picture’s costuming is question- — LinkedIn Workshop able at best, although some viewers — Art Museum Club may not be bothered by Tatum’s sev- eral shirtless appearances (and one — Movie Night very gratuitous butt shot). — Women & Money Lecture Series At times it is difficult to watch For further details, visit our SCREEN GEMS AND SPYGLASS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT A BIRNBAUM/BARBER PRODUCTION “THE VOW” SAM NEILL SCOTT SPEEDMAN AND JESSICA LANGE Leo and Paige struggle through such MUSIC MUSIC CO- EXECUTIVE website: deborahspalm.org SUPERVISORRANDALL POSTER BY RACHEL PORTMAN MICHAEL BROOK PRODUCERSCASSIDY LANGE REBEKAH RUDD PRODUCERSJ. MILES DALE AUSTIN HEARST SUSAN COOPER PRODUCED STORY SCREENPLAY a heart-wrenching experience. Leo BY ROGER BIRNBAUM GARY BARBER JONATHAN GLICKMAN PAUL TAUBLIEB BY STUART SENDER BY ABBY KOHN & MARC SILVERSTEIN AND JASON KATIMS 555 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto DIRECTED and Paige are generally either elated BY MICHAEL SUCSY or distraught, with very little middle 650/473-0664 ground. And while the characters in CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR Paige’s life are moderately fleshed STARTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES out, including her parents and sister deborah’s palm (Jessica McNamee), those in Leo’s *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 27 Become a Volunteer Mediator Movies
to make Palo Alto more peaceful 11-year reign as the only United Kingdom life and lends poignancy to the discrep- (continued from previous page) female prime minister, the ultraconserva- ancy between her situation then and now. The City of Palo Alto Mediation Program is now accepting applications tive who led with an iron will and iconic And newcomer Alexandra Roach exhibits for volunteer mediators. This free Program handles tenant/landlord, that finds Kane whisking up a freaked-out hairstyle from 1979 to 1990. Phyllida the spunk and drive of the Iron Lady as neighbor-to-neighbor, and consumer and workplace disputes. innocent bystander (Michael Angarano) or Lloyd, who directed Meryl Streep in a young woman. You decide if Thatcher a beach-set battle that evokes the classic “Mamma Mia!,” offers a soft-focus look succeeded in her attempts to put the Help fellow citizens resolve conflicts and: TV spy series “The Prisoner.” Rated R for at the controversial figure — and Streep “Great” back in “Great Britain.” Politics ✓ Build your communication skills violence. One hour, 33 minutes. — P.C. captures Maggie-the-PM and Maggie- aside, the film is a must-see for Streep’s (Reviewed Jan. 20, 2012) the-frail-elderly-woman in yet another great performance in a story compellingly ✓ Receive valuable mediation training incredible performance. Thatcher’s ability told. Rated PG-13 for brief nudity and ✓ Give something back to your community The Iron Lady ---1/2 to shatter gender and class barriers all some violent images. One hour, 45 min- (Aquarius, Century 20) Don’t expect sharp the way to 10 Downing Street counter- utes. — S.T. (Reviewed Jan. 13, 2012) The application deadline is February 24, 2012 political analysis of Margaret Thatcher’s points the inventive rendering of her inner
Applications* may be requested by calling (650) 856-4062 or emailing MOVIE TIMES [email protected] Times for the Century 16 movie theater are through Wednesday only unless noted. To learn more about the Palo Alto Mediation A Separation (PG-13) (((1/2 Program visit www.paloaltomediation.org Guild Theatre: 2:30, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 11:30 a.m. *Applicants must live, work, or own property in Palo Alto or Stanford The Adventures of Tintin (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 4 p.m.; In 3D at 11 a.m. & 9:25 p.m. The Artist (PG-13) (((1/2 Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:20 & 7:25 p.m.; Fri., Sat. & Tue. also at 9:45 p.m. Big Miracle (PG) (( Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:35, 4:10, 6:50 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 1:50, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:45 p.m. Chronicle (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 1:55 & 4:05 p.m.; Fri.-Mon. & Wed. also at 7:05 & 9:50 p.m.; Tue. also at 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 12:35, 2:50 & 5:05 p.m.; Fri.-Mon., Wed. & Thu. also at 7:30 & 9:50 p.m.; Tue. also at 10 p.m. Contraband (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 6:25 p.m.; Fri. & Sun.-Thu. also at 1:30 p.m. Mozart Clarinet Concerto The Descendants (R) ((1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 3:15, 6 & 8:45 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 12:30 p.m. Michael Corner, Clarinet Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:15 & 10 p.m. Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture The Devil to Pay! (1930) Stanford Theatre: Tue.-Thu. at 7:30 p.m. Strauss Death and Transfiguration Employees’ Entrance (1933) Stravinsky Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra Stanford Theatre: Tue.-Thu. at 6:05 & 8:55 p.m. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (PG-13) (( 8pm Saturday Cubberley Theatre Century 16: 12:30 & 6:40 p.m. Century 20: 11:05 a.m. 4000 Middlefield Rd Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) February 18, 2012 Palo Alto, CA Century 20: In 3D Thu. at 12:01 & 12:02 a.m. Pre-concert talk at Tickets: $10 / $17 / $20 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) (R) ((( (student / senior / general) Century 20: 1 p.m.; Fri.-Wed. also at 6:50 p.m. 7:30pm!! at the door or online The Grey (R) ((( www.paphil.org Century 16: 12:25, 3:40, 7:10 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 2:15, 4:55, 7:40 & 10:30 p.m. Haywire (R) ((1/2 Century 20: 10:25 p.m. Her Night of Romance (1924) Stanford Theatre: Fri. at 7:30 p.m. Hugo (PG) (((1/2 Century 16: 2:40 & 9:20 p.m.; In 3D at 11:30 a.m. & 6:10 p.m. Century 20: 3:40 & 9:35 p.m.; In 3D at 12:45 & 6:40 p.m. The Iron Lady (PG-13) (((1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 4:15 & 7 p.m.; Fri., Sat. & Mon.-Thu. also at 9:45 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 1:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:50 a.m.; 2:20, 5, 7:30 & 10:05 p.m. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: Noon, 5 & 10:30 p.m.; In 3D at 11 a.m.; 1:30, 2:30, 4:20, 7, 8 & 9:40 p.m. Century 20: 4:30 & 9:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 10:30 a.m.; In 3D at 12:10, 1:55, 2:40, 5:10, 7, 7:45 & 10:15 p.m. Leonardo Live (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: Thu. at 7 p.m. Palo Alto Square: Thu. at 7 p.m. The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Mon. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. also at 3:30 p.m. Man on a Ledge (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 12:05, 2:55, 5:25 & 7:55 p.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Götterdämmerung (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: Sat. at 9 a.m. Palo Alto Square: Sat. at 9 a.m. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 3:30 & 9:35 p.m. One for the Money (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 1:40 & 7 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 4:25 & 10:15 p.m.; Thu. at 10:20 p.m. Pina 3D (PG) (Not Reviewed) Palo Alto Square: Fri.-Wed. at 4:30 & 7:15 p.m.; Fri., Sat. & Tue. also at 9:50 p.m.; Fri. & Sun.-Wed. also at 1:50 p.m.; Thu. at 1:50 p.m. Red Tails (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:45 & 10:35 p.m. Safe House (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 12:10, 1:50, 2:50, 4:30, 6:10, 7:40, 9:20 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 1:10, 2:30, 3:55, 5:15, 6:45, 8, 9:35 & 10:45 p.m. Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: Fri.-Wed. at 11 a.m.; noon, 2:20, 3:20, 6:10, 7:20, 9:40 & 10:30 p.m.; Thu. at noon, 3:20, 7:20 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 1:15, 2:20, 4:20, 5:25, 7:25, 8:30 & 10:30 p.m. This Means War (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: Tue. at 7:30 p.m. Century 20: Tue. at 7:30 p.m.; Thu. at 12:01 a.m. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (R) (((1/2 Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 3, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Underworld: Awakening (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: Fri. & Sun.-Thu. at 11:20 a.m.; In 3D Fri. & Sun.-Thu. at 4:05 & 9 p.m.; In 3D Sat. at 9 p.m. The Vow (PG-13) ((1/2 Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 12:20, 2:10, 3:10, 4:50, 6:20, 7:50, 9:10 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 12:55, 2:10, 3:30, 4:45, 6:10, 7:20, 8:50 & 9:55 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 10:25 a.m. The Woman in Black (PG-13) ((1/2 Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:30 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 3, 5:30, 8:05 & 10:40 p.m.
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Page 28ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Sports COLLEGE SOFTBALL Shorts Stanford starts STARRING ROLE . . . What a week with nation’s it has been for Palo Alto High grad Jeremy Lin. He scored an NBA career- high 25 points on Saturday and broke best player that with 28 points on Monday in his first start — becoming the first NBA Cardinal hopes Hansen and other player to score at least 28 points and have eight assists in his first since start top returnees can get team back to since Isiah Thomas in 1981. Lin also the College World Series this season secured a guarantee contract for the by Rick Eymer remainder of the season, estimated shley Hansen, the reigning National College Soft- at around $788,000. Now, if likes, he ball Player of the Year, opened last season with can move out of his brother Josh’s a sensational showing at the Kajikawa Classic in New York City apartment. To top it all A Tempe, Ariz., which led to her emergence as the nation’s off, Lin now has his first NBA dunk. top player. That came Wednesday night in a 107- The senior shortstop returns to Tempe this weekend 93 victory over the host Washington as ninth-ranked Stanford opens its season with five Wizards. Lin scored 23 points, dished scheduled games on the campus of Arizona State. No out a career-high 10 assists and com- one expects Hansen to repeat mitted just two turnovers. With three her performance — 11 of 18 breakout games (76 points and 25 (.611) with two doubles, two assists) the Harvard graduate has be- triples, seven runs scored and come the NBA’s newest playmaking five RBI — but anyone who sensation. He’s a fan favorite — home has seen her play knows she and away —and has earned more than doesn’t give up an at bat or a 60,000 Twitter followers in just five fielding chance lightly. days. “Like I said after the last game, I Hansen, along with return- wouldn’t have imagined this,” said Lin, ing power pitcher Teagan who was undrafted in 2010 and played Gerhart (yes, Toby’s younger his rookie season in Golden State. He sister) and several other all- later was claimed off waivers by the Pac-10 and all-West Region Ashley Hansen Houston Rockets and eventually found returnees give the Cardinal Keith Peters Keith his way to New York. Lin will be back in (42-17 last year with an appearance in the NCAA Super Madison Square Garden on Friday as Regional) a championship look. the Knicks play host to the Los Ange- Stanford, which qualified for its 14th consecutive les Lakers on ESPN. Menlo-Atherton senior Edgardo Molina (14) battled a San Mateo defender on Monday in the NCAA tournament and reached its fifth Super Regional Bears’ 2-0 week. M-A won again Wednesday, 3-1, over Aragon as Molina had two assists. under veteran coach John Rittman, once again will face SISTER ACT . . . Stanford womenís a difficult task in the Pac-12. basketballís sibling combo of senior A conference team has won 24 of the 30 NCAA titles Nnemkadi and sophomore Chiney PREP SOCCER contested and another 16 have lost in the title game. Ogwumike were named to the United There were seven Pac-12 teams in last year’s NCAA States Basketball Writers Associationís tournament and six of them advanced to a Super Re- National Player of the Year Midseason League titles, CCS berths are still up gional, with the Sun Devils and California reaching the Watch List on Thursday. Stanford is Women’s College World Series. Arizona State came out one of six schools with at least two for grabs as season heads to a close of the losers’ bracket to win the title. candidates on the list. Notre Dame led Stanford dropped two of three to host Alabama, the the pack with three selections. This by Keith Peters can wrap up the West Bay Athletic League with he high school soccer season is fast com- a victory over visiting Eastside Prep on Friday national No. 2 seed, in last year’s Super Regional and is marks the second midseason list that looking for its first WCWS appearance since 2004 this the sisters have been named to this ing to a close, but the action is far from 2:45 p.m. Having 35 points will be insurmount- over with a handful of local teams headed able, with Menlo (8-1-3, 11-1-5) finishing with time around. season. They were named to the John T Despite its national ranking, the Cardinal was picked to the Central Coast Section playoffs that be- 33 points at best. Only the top two teams will R. Wooden Awardís Midseason Top 20 to finish fifth in the Pac-12. That’s because Stanford is on Jan. 27. gin February 21 and 22. advance to the CCS Division III playoffs. The Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo-Atherton Sacred Heart Prep moved a step closer to de- just one of seven conference teams among the ESPN/ boys are locks for the postseason while the fending its WBAL title with a 1-0 victory over USA Softball preseason top 25. CARDINAL CORNER . . . Heisman Hansen and Gerhart are two of 11 returning letter- Trophy runner-up Andrew Luck is one Menlo boys are likely and Gunn a possible. last-place Pinewood on Wednesday in Ather- The SHP, Menlo and Priory girls are all ton. Junior Brendan Spillane tallied the win- men, who also include first team all-conference and first of six Stanford football players who team all-region picks Sarah Hassman and Jenna Rich. have been invited to the NFL scouting headed to CCS while Menlo-Atherton should ner off an assist from sophomore Will Mishra join them, as well. in the second half. Pinewood fell to 0-10-2 “We have very high expectations for this season,” combine, Feb. 22-28 in Indianapolis, said Rittman, beginning his 16th year with the pro- Ind. Joining Luck will be offensive As for league titles, the SHP boys appear a (0-13-3). shoe-in, the M-A boys are a solid bet and the Menlo, which failed to qualify for the post- gram. “We have a group of seniors who have been guard David DeCastro, tight end Coby through pretty much every postseason scenario that Fleener, offensive tackle Jonathan Menlo girls have the inside track. season last year, vowed not to let that happen Martin, safety Delano Howell and The Sacred Heart Prep boys (10-0-2, 13-0-4) Continued on page 30 Continued on page 30 wide receiver Chris Owusu. PREP WRESTLING ON THE AIR Sunday Palo Alto hoping to pin Women’s basketball: UCLA at Stan- ford, noon; Comcast Sports Net Bay Area; KZSU (90.1 FM) down another league title Men’s basketball: Stanford at USC, 4:30 p.m.; Fox Sports Net’ KNBR (1050 by Keith Peters can become the first Paly team to AM); KZSU (90.1 FM) istory was made one year ago win back-to-back league wrestling Thursday when the Palo Alto wrestling titles since the 1960s and equal the Women’s basketball: Stanford at Or- H team won its first league- 1986 squad that won both the dual- egon St., 7 p.m.; (90.1 FM) meet championship in 25 years. match and league-meet crowns. Men’s basketball: Oregon St. at Stan- The Vikings accomplished that Paly went 5-1 in duals this sea- ford, 7 p.m.; KNBR (1050 AM); KZSU after finishing second to unbeaten son, winning the title on Monday (90.1 FM) Los Gatos during the dual-match with a 53-16 victory over host Los season. Altos. 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Gunn remains in fourth place place Mercy-Burlingame. Molly Prep soccer with 16 points while trailing league Simpson scored twice while Lexi Softball (continued from page 29) champ Mountain View (28 points), Garrity, Eugenia Jernick and Dar- (continued from page 29) Saratoga (20) and Los Altos (18). rah Shields provided the other goals. this season and have made that stick The Panthers have 24 points with you can go through. They are really thus far. The Knights won their Girls soccer two matches remaining in the regu- leading this team by example and fourth straight on Wednesday with It has been 20 years since Menlo lar season — both against King’s are very determined to get to the a 3-2 decision over visiting Eastside School has won a league title. That Academy. College World Series and compete Prep, knocking the Panthers (6-5) came in 1992 when the Knights In Sunnyvale, Sacred Heart for a national championship. With out of CCS. competed in the Girls Private School Prep remained in third place in the the infusion of a lot of young talent, Junior Max Parker scored twice League. Two more victories by WBAL race with a 2-1 victory over that goal is within reach for us.” and senior Lyall Cooper added the Menlo will end that title drought. host King’s Academy. The Knights Hansen and Hassman are at the other goal as Menlo extended its Menlo remained atop the West (3-6, 8-7-1) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the list when it comes to se- streak of 11 straight matches without Bay Athletic League (Foothill Di- first half before the Gators rallied niors with experience. Maya Burns a loss. The Knights can pretty much vision) race with a 3-0 victory over on a goal by Ali Jordan in the 23rd and Jenna Becerra are the other secure second place with a win over host Castilleja on Tuesday at the minute off an assist from Chris- seniors and have been major con- third-place King’s Academy (8-1-2) Mayfield Soccer Complex. tine Callinan. Sacred Heart got the tributors during their time at Stan- on Friday at 2:45 p.m. The Knights improved to 9-1 in game-winner in the 75th minute ford. The Menlo-Atherton boys, mean- league (11-4-2 overall) and held a from junior Kendall Jager off an as- Hansen, who has played with the while, have an unbeaten streak of three-point lead over second-place sist from Stephanie Terpening. U.S. National Team, has all the cre- 17 in the works following a 3-1 vic- dentials as anyone who has played Bale/Stanfordphoto.com Rick Priory heading into Thursday’s In the WBAL Skyline Division, Teagan Gerhart tory over host Aragon on Wednes- match against last-place Mercy-Bur- Pinewood kept its hopes alive for a the game. She never slowed down day. The first-place Bears (8-0-3, lingame. A victory by the Knights playoff berth with a 4-0 victory over after opening last year on a tear. reer, which is the 10th-most in 13-0-4) got goals from Tom Kaheli, clinched no worse than a co-title. host Harker on Tuesday. Danielle She led the Pac-10 with a .495 bat- school history. Esteban Pena and James Sebes and Menlo will have to beat or tie visit- Man provided the first and winning ting average, 25 doubles, 95 hits, a Becerra returns as the starting assists from Edgardo Molina (two) ing Sacred Heart Prep (7-2-1, 9-4-5) goal off an assist from Gabz Amos- .558 on-base percentage and a .797 first baseman, and she can also play and fellow senior try-captain Aaron on Tuesday at 2:45 p.m.to claim the Crosser in the 37th minute. Fresh- slugging percentage. She ranked third base. Burns was a catcher and Oro. Molina and Oro scored goals outright title — the Knights’ first in man Nicole Colonna made it 2-0 seventh with 51 runs scored. outfielder last year. Monday in a big 2-0 win over vis- the WBAL. with an unassisted goal 14 minutes Hansen led the nation in doubles Kelsey Gerhart, one of the soft- iting San Mateo, which moved the Sophomores Chandler Wickers, later. Man scored her second goal of per game (0.42) and ranked third ball-playing Gerhart triplets with Bears into first place. Jay Boissiere and Lindsay Karle the match in the 60th minute with in batting average, ninth in on-base Teagan and Whitley, an outfielder Menlo-Atherton will close out a provided the goals in the win over Adrienne Whitlock following three percentage and 18th in slugging for Cal Poly, is one of the top defen- busy week by hosting Burlingame Castilleja. minutes later with another unassist- percentage. She was also listed as sive catchers in the Pac-12. on Friday at 6 p.m. Menlo’s defense of senior Shan- ed tally as the Panthers improved to the third-toughest player in the na- Sophomores Corey Hanewich, In the SCVAL De Anza Division, non Lacy, junior Hannah Rubin, 12-1-1 in league (13-3-2 overall). tion to strikeout. Hansen’s batting Danielle Miller, Michelle Prong Gunn kept its hopes alive for a sec- sophomore Sienna Stritter, fresh- In the PAL Bay Division, Menlo- average, slugging percentage and and Caitlyn Pura also return with tion playoff berth with a 1-0 victory men Alexandra Walker was rock- Atherton suffered its second straight hit totals all set Stanford single plenty of experience. over visiting Milpitas on Wednes- solid throughout the match as the 0-0 outcome, this time against host season records. Hanewich was an All-Pac-10 day. Senior Sam Emad-Vaez scored Knights posted their seventh straight Aragon. The Bears (6-2-3, 10-4-3) “Ever since Ashley has been in Conference honorable mention in the seventh minute of the first shutout. still had to get satisfaction of reduc- the Stanford program she has been pick and named to the All-Pac-10 half on an assist from Stefan Jensen In San Mateo, Priory (8-2, 11- ing the Don’s first-place lead over a special player,” Rittman said. Freshman Team. Miller, also an as the Titans improved to 5-4-1 in 4-2) maintained its hold on second Carlmont to just two points.N “She has been an outstanding play- All-Pac-10 Freshman Team selec- league (8-6-3 overall). place with a 5-0 victory over last- er both offensively and defensively, tion, was third on the team with and does things the right way. She’s 35 RBI. Prong earned All-Pac-10 the glue on our defense that keeps Freshman honorable mention hon- everyone into the game. She con- ors while leading the team with 30 trols the emotions of the team on walks on the year. Pura started 23 the field and she is just an outstand- games and appeared in 33. ing leader.” White is one of eight freshmen Gerhart (26-13, 1.74 last year) and one of 10 rookies. Redshirt also has established herself in the freshman Madison Hanten and Stanford record books. She cur- redshirt sophomore Tegan Schmidt rently ranks second all-time in have yet to play with Stanford be- ERA (1.70), sixth in strikeouts cause of injuries. (423), sixth in shutouts (14), sev- “We have eight very talented enth in wins (48). freshmen, who have really brought Freshman Nyree White brings a lot of competition at each posi- her own set of credentials to Stan- tion for us,” said Rittman. “They ford. The daughter of Oregon coach are providing quality depth to our Mike White, Nyree led Marist team and can provide consistency High in Eugene to a pair of state day-in and day-out. They are a titles. She’s a three-time Pitcher of good group of kids that work hard the Year and a four-time first team both on and off the field. They are All-State selection. going to bring a lot to this year’s She also played with the U.S. Ju- team.” nior National Team, which won the In addition to White, the fresh- International Softball Federation men class also consists of Erin Junior Womenís World Champion- Ashby, Lauren Donovan, Hanna ship in Cape Town, South Africa. Winter, Alyssa Lombardo, Cas- White, who appeared in six games sandra Roulund, Leah White and as a pitcher and first baseman, Tylyn Wells. threw a three-inning, 17-0, perfect Stanford will again play one of game against Botswana. She was 5 the toughest schedules in the na- of 8 (.625) with three RBI. tion, including 28 games against White also won a gold medal, last year’s NCAA Tournament with the Under-18 national team, at field. the 2010 Pan American Champion- “As always, we play a pretty tough ships, which qualified the Ameri- non-conference schedule,” Rittman cans for the world tournament. said. “We are going to three high- Hassman was one of the top cen- profile tournaments, playing quite terfielders in the nation last year. a few teams that made the postsea- She led the Pac-12 with 35 stolen son last year. It is going to give us bases and was the team leader with a good indication of where we’re at 60 runs scored. She was second, and what we need to work on to get behind Hansen, with a .398 batting ready for our conference season.” average, 74 hits and a .496 on-base Stanford opens against Cal State percentage. Northridge and Texas A&M on Rich has a .316 career average Friday. 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is also a winter sport. riod to win the title. Wrestling Lee earned 26 points by winning Wiley is just the fifth CCS wres- (continued from page 29) her three matches. After a first- tling champion in Menlo-Atherton round bye, she pinned Destinee history, and the first girl. This is her in the hunt for the team crown while Nagtalon of Cupertino in 1:36 and third year in the spot. She placed their athletes will be gunning for pinned Telma Tavares of Overfelt third at CCS last year and seventh at top-six finishes to earn berths for in 2:00. That put her in the finals, the CIF State Tournament for girls. the Central Coast Section Champi- where she decisioned Kayla Walker During her first two seasons, she onships. of Leigh, 9-2. was the only girl on the M-A wres- “We are looking to defend out Sun scored 11 points. She also tling team, which now has a second league tournament title,” said Paly opened with a bye and then dropped girl this year — Coral Brady — coach Dave Duran. “This year, the a 6-4 decision to Engie Mendoza of who was unable to compete at CCS tournament is a little more wide Lincoln (San Francisco). Sun then due to injury. open. The best tournament teams in pinned Crystal Poon of Santa Teresa Wiley often works with her boy our league this year have been Cu- in 1:59 and won by medical forfeit teammates during practice and, ac- pertino, Los Gatos, Gunn and us.” over Brenda Cortez of SF Interna- cording to M-A coach Peter Wright, “If we can have our horses repeat tional. In the consolation semifinal, she and the coaching staff feel that
as they did last season, and have our Sun was pinned by Alli Kretschmer has given her an edge as she’s had Garcia Butch younger guys qualify to the CCS of Terra Nova in 4:26, but bounced to wrestle to the level of the guys — Gunn’s Cadence Lee (top) won her second girls’ CCS title last week. tournament, we should defend our back to take fifth by pinning Vivian both technically and physically. tournament title.” Rivera of Sequoia in 4:04. “So, she comes out with a dif- Palo Alto returns three individual Wiley continued her impressive ferent mindset than a lot other girl champions — Joey Christopherson season that includes three tourna- wrestlers,” Wright said. “She is al- Call us anytime (121), Nick Ortiz (127) and Kalen ment championships, a runner-up ways looking to be the most physi- Gans (162). The Vikings had 11 and a record of 15-1 entering the cal wrestler, to push the pace of the CCS qualifiers last year. CCS tournament. She was the top match so hard that most opponents you need Gans is ranked No. 1 in the CCS seed in her weight class and showed can’t keep up with her. Basically, at 160, Ortiz is No. 1 at 134 and why throughout the event as she did she makes it her goal to make her Christopherson is No. 10 at 126. not allow a point to an opponent opponent give up. And she loves an extra Paly also has Jordan Smith (No. 13 during the preliminary rounds. using techniques you don’t see at 113), Trent Marshall (No. 11 at Wiley pinned each opponent be- many girls using because of the 138), Gary Hohbach (No. 15 at 145), fore the second period ended. Under strength, physicality, and technical hand Ryan Oshima (No. 5 at 154), Erik the spotlight Saturday night in the knowledge required to work them Anderson (No. 10 at 170), Christian finals, she built an 11-1 lead before properly.” Lonsky (No. 21 at 182) and Tanner pinning her foe from Scotts Valley The girls’ state championships Marshall (No. 25 at 285). just 53 seconds into the second pe- will be Feb. 24-25 in Lemoore. N Gunn had six CCS qualifiers at last year’s league meet, five of ATHLETES OF THE WEEK whom are back. “If we win the league tournament, which I also think we can do, I will be a happy coach,” said Gunn’s Chris Horpel. “This has been one of our best seasons ever at Gunn, and I hope we can keep it going at league and CCS. I think we have at least 11 Our qualifi ed CCS-type wrestlers this year.” Gunn’s CCS-ranked athletes are caregivers help Cadence Lee (No. 14 at 106), Daniel Papp (No. 16 at 113), Eric Cramer ease the burden (No. 7 at 126), Miko Mallari (No. 21 at 138), Chris Jin (No. 6 at 145), Ju- of caring for lian Calderon (No. 10 at 152), Casey loved ones. Jackson (No. 11 at 160), Sean Lyd- ster (No. 5 at 195), JJ Strnad (No. 20 at 220) and Harsha Mokkarala (No. 22 at 285). s !SSISTANCE WITH BATHING s -EDICATION SUPERVISION “Overall, this is a great dual-meet team,” Horpel said. “I wish I had DRESSING GROOMING s $EMENTIA this lineup all season long, but kids s -EAL PREPARATION !LZHEIMERS CARE had to wrestle other weight classes until later in the season.” s 4RANSPORTATION TO s ,IGHT HOUSEKEEPING Wrestling’s postseason got under Kendra Wiley Max Parker FROM APPOINTMENTS s (OSPITAL SITTING way a week ago as Gunn sophomore Menlo-Atherton High Menlo School s %RRANDS SHOPPING COMPANIONSHIP Cadence Lee and Menlo-Atherton The senior pinned three The junior scored five goals, senior Kendra Wiley each pinned straight opponents to win the including a hat trick against s %XERCISE ACTIVITIES down an individual title at the 2012 126-pound title at the CCS Priory, and added two as- Central Coast Section Girls’ Wres- tling Championships last Saturday Girls’ Wrestling Champion- sists as the Knights won at Oak Grove High in San Jose. ships, the first girl in school three soccer matches and The top-seeded Lee won the history to win a section wres- took over second place in Your partner in high-quality home care 103-pound title and the top-seeded tling title, and earn a berth in the West Bay Athletic League Wiley took the 126-pound crown. the state tournament. with a 7-1-3 mark. A total of 41 schools and 166 wres- tlers were represented in the two- Honorable mention day event, with Gunn finishing 17th. The Titans’ Jessica Sun was fifth at Jaye Boissiere Henry Bard 146 pounds. Menlo soccer Menlo soccer Lee has a 21-4 overall record, Eugenia Jernick Richard Harris* mostly against boys, and now has Priory soccer Menlo basketball won two straight CCS titles at 103 Danielle Man Andrew Liotta 650-328-1001 pounds. This is Sun’s first season of Pinewood soccer Sacred Heart Prep soccer wrestling. The junior is 7-2 overall Cat Perez Edgardo Molina* this season. Gunn basketball Menlo-Atherton soccer 855 El Camino Real, Suite 280, Palo Alto Lee is the starter on the boys’ Jordan Smith Kevin Sweat Conveniently located at Town & Country Village wrestling team at 106 pounds and Palo Alto soccer Pinewood basketball has one tournament title and two Chandler Wickers* Solomone Wolfgramm* (650) 328-1001 (877) 50 GET-CARE runner-up finishes this season Menlo soccer Pinewood basketball against boys. She is also playing on * previous winner www.CareIndeed.com the girls’ varsity soccer team, which To see video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to www.PASportsOnline.com *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£ä]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 31 Palo Alto Median Price - 2011 Price Change from 2010 to 2011 (prices shown per million dollars)
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