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Page 2 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Schools’ challenges outlined in State of District report Staffing cited as one of biggest issues ing enrollment, and respond to par- of the instructional program — re- program; increasing the support ent requests and concerns — among quires a long-term commitment over of students’ social, emotional and by Alexandria Rocha other responsibilities. multiple years,” Callan says. physical needs; and monitoring stu- Callan is quick to note that despite The school board will review dents on an individual basis. n the late 1960s, the Palo Alto maintain that status. increasing demands, for which there the State of the District report at a However, an emerging theme public-school system was known In the newly released 2005-2006 are no additional funds, the district public meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday throughout the report is staffing. I as a “lighthouse district” for its State of the District report, Super- has continued to offer a “broad, en- in the district’s board room at 25 This year, a number of projects stellar teachers, facilities and pro- intendent Mary Frances Callan says riched curriculum” and a “(high) Churchill Ave. have been delayed because staff grams. Nearly 40 years later, the the district is experiencing a “de- quality teaching and learning envi- The 75-page report outlines the members had “insufficient time” district is facing increased state creased ability” to provide support ronment” for all students. district’s three main goals this to study and discuss students and mandates and tighter purse strings services to the schools, research “As you will note, the heart of our school year: improving the kinder- programs and learn about new that are challenging its ability to new programs, prepare for increas- work — continuous improvement garten through 12th-grade writing (continued on page 8)

PALO ALTO Insurance rates steal spotlight from ZIP codes Residents in 94303 ZIP code take on insurance companies’ reputed ‘redlining’ practices by Lauren McSherry fter much discussion among Palo Alto residents concern- A ing a secession from the 94303 ZIP code, the issue has shifted to apparent inequities in car-insurance rates. “We could all have our own ZIP codes, but if we get charged higher rates based on where we live it doesn’t solve the problem,” said East Palo Alto Mayor Ruben Abrica, Norbert von der GroebenNorbert whose community shares the 94303 code with a substantial portion of Palo Alto. The practice, known as “redlining,” involves businesses like insurance companies denying or increasing the cost of services to residents of certain areas. Residents within Lashae Evan, Juan Olivares and David Sio take orders from drill instructor John Norden on their first day in the East Palo Alto Junior Police Academy. both communities claim the area served by the 94303 ZIP code suf- chair to the floor. His self-effacing house, learn to write tickets and fers from such policies. EAST PALO ALTO smile mirrored Davis’ own grin. hear from a bomb-squad expert, “It’s not fair to charge higher rates “I feel better about myself, among other lessons. to people according to where they like I’m doing something with “It provides an opportunity to live,” Abrica said. “In this case both A fresh start my life,” said McCrary, who was interact with police officers in a communities are affected. We’re wearing navy blue sweats with his non-confrontational setting,” said both being treated unfairly.” East Palo Alto police last name emblazoned in white on Faye McNair-Knox, the executive Aside from the entirety of East the back. director of One East Palo Alto, the Palo Alto, the 94303 ZIP includes a reach out to community youths The police chief offered words nonprofit partnering with the po- large swath of Palo Alto encompass- by Bill D’Agostino of support to the students, who lice department on the program. ing an area stretching from San An- were all similarly dressed. The academy members, both tonio Road to Embarcadero Road, arquis McCrary is being Cesar Chavez Academy, the soft- “I see you as, hopefully, the fu- boys and girls, range in ages from east of Middlefield Road and east of called a snitch in school. spoken youth seemed in his ele- ture of the police department, the 11 to 13. They’re from three dif- Newell Road. M The eighth-grader at ment. McCrary ran the fastest future of the city,” Davis said. His ferent schools and of different rac- Approximately 45,500 people live Costaño Elementary School in when a drill sergeant called his department is currently recruiting, es, an intentional mix designed to in the ZIP code, according to U.S. East Palo Alto faces such razzing group of six students to order on looking for 12 officers. break down barriers and separate Census data. About one-third are because he, along with 15 others the playground. “We’ll save one for you,” Davis cliques. Palo Alto residents. students, joined the city’s first- He was so excited that, as he told the youth. School Resource Officer Toney Media attention recently focused ever Junior Police Academy. stood in deference to Police Chief The eight-week program will Canty organized the program on efforts by some Palo Alto resi- But on the inauguration of the Ron Davis’ entrance to the class- teach the students the essentials of along with One East Palo Alto. dents to change their affiliation with program Tuesday afternoon at room, he accidentally nudged his police work. They’ll visit a court- (continued on page 8) the 94303 ZIP code. The U.S. Postal (continued on page 9) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 3 (650) 969-7663 Lic. #785441 Since 1975 1901 Old Middlefield Way, #22 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 Mountain View, Ca 94043 (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson ReaderReaderWire comments via e-mail, voice mail and U.S. mail $400 DISCOUNT COUPON EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor WITH INSTALLATION OF COMPLETE NEW ROOF Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor Too many people Porsche dealer and Albertson’s on Jocelyn Dong, Associate Editor Alma Street. Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors I agree with Lance Downing (Feb. Keith Peters, Sports Editor What else will follow? Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor 15, Streetwise, “Does Palo Alto need Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor more tourists?”). The commercial/retail business Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer is fickle. Changes are constant. The Bill D’Agostino, Alexandria Rocha, Staff Writers Taking the answer a step further, Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer one could say “overpopulation” is council obviously fails to see these !!!! Nicholas Wright, Staff Photographer Marjan Sadoughi, Photo Intern contributing to much of the destruc- changes and the result is that Palo XBOU UP IJSF TPNFPOF UP LFFQ UIF Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor & Alto loses. QSPQFSUZJOHPPETIBQF Online Editor tion of our environment worldwide. "SFZPVUIFQBSFOUPGBDPMMFHF Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections What happened to the cow pastures I suggest that this council consider "TL B MPDBM SFBM FTUBUF Cammie Farmer, Calendar Editor TUVEFOU 5IFO ZPVWF QSPCBCMZ Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, Lynn and the many fruit orchards of not so swallowing its pride and enlisting FODPVOUFSFEUIFIJHIDPTUPGTUVEFOU QSPGFTTJPOBM UP QVU ZPV JO UPVDI Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jill Slater, Susan the services of Urban Land Institute XJUIBOBHFOUJOZPVSTUVEFOUTOFX Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors long ago? IPVTJOH &WFO PODBNQVT EPSNJUP Cyrus Hedayati, Adena DeMonte, Rachel Hill, Jackie Leonard-Dimmick (or another respected real estate DJUZ CFDBVTF UIFZMM IBWF UIF Editorial Interns SJFT DBO CF FYQFOTJWF .PTU Walnut Avenue, Atherton research group) to generate a real- TUVEFOUTEPOUTUBZJOUIFEPSNTGPS HSFBUFTU LOPXMFEHF UP IFMQ ZPV DESIGN istic plan for the Palo Alto’s future TFMFDU UIF JEFBM QSPQFSUZ GPS ZPVS Carol Hubenthal, Design Director UIFJSFOUJSFDPMMFHFDBSFFS"UTPNF Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director growth. QPJOU UIFZ NPWFPVUJOUPBOBQBSU TUVEFOUT IPVTJOH OFFET *UT BO Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior Pork-barrel project Leaving Palo Alto’s future in the NFOU B DPOEPNJOJVN PS B IPVTF FEVDBUFETPMVUJPO Designers; As part of our Federal govern- hands of council amateurs is not Dana James, Sarah McAleer, Scott Peterson, ment’s budget process, it appears UIBU UIFZ TIBSF XJUI PUIFS TUVEFOUT Jackie Schoelerman is a Broker Designers wise, regardless of how inherently Associate with Alain Pinel Realtors. that millions of dollars have been tak- /POF PG UIFTF PQUJPOT FWFO XIFO PRODUCTION intelligent they might be. TQMJUUJOHUIFSFOU BSFDIFBQ She has degrees in both Architec- Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager en from the Army Corps of Engineers' C.T. Steele Dorothy Hassett, Brooke Fox, regular budget and earmarked for the 5IF /BUJPOBM "TTPDJBUJPO PG ture and Business Finance, with Homer Avenue, Palo Alto Sales & Production Coordinators building of a multi-million-dollar show- 3&"-5034¥ EJTDPWFSFE BO extensive experience in Real Estate, Architecture, and Construction. ADVERTISING case museum in New Orleans. JOUFSFTUJOH USFOE GSPN Michael Howard, Advertising Manager Down the rabbit hole The museum will honor the history TUBUJTUJDTOFBSMZ QSPQFSUJFT Call Jackie for real estate advice. Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Assistant The Bush Administration’s decision Jasbir Gill, Janice Hoogner, Sandra of the Corps and educate visitors on UIBUTPMEXFSFQVSDIBTFEGPSTUVEFOU to have an Arab company own and Valdiosera, Display Advertising Sales how levees are built. MJWJOH RVBSUFST 5IJT NFBOT NPSF Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales run six of our largest seaports is Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. This is just another Republican QBSFOUT BSF CFHJOOJOH UP FZF UIF beyond belief. Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager pork-barrel spending project. It JOWFTUNFOUQPUFOUJBMPGQSPQFSUJFTJO Justin Davisson, Evie Marquez, Irene Doesn’t he realize that two of the Schwartz, Classified Advertising Sales doesn’t take much imagination to 9-11 hijackers were from the United UIFJSTUVEFOUTTDIPPMUPXOT Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant know where they took the money 5IJOLBCPVUJUZPVCVJMEFRVJUZ Arab Emirate? 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ELECTION Voting machines probed )NVITES9OUTOA4OWN(ALL-EETING State committee considers challenges, cost and dangers by Harry Press 4HE&UTUREOF/UR,IBRARY3ERVICES)) lectronic voting machines dards now are much better than in seem to scare people out of 2002,” when much of the currently #ITY#OUNCILHASASKEDTHE,IBRARY!DVISORY#OMMISSION,!# E their wits. available software was being devel- TOSTUDYOPTIONSFOROURLIBRARYSERVICES They are an engineering prob- oped. lem. And a computer problem. And Software affects everything but 0!'%WILLHOLDAFORUMTOGIVECOMMUNITYMEMBERS a money problem. And some fear a “nothing is done about it; there is ANOPPORTUNITYTOPROVIDEINPUTTOTHE,!#SPLANNINGPROCESS threat to democracy itself. no testing,” he warned. That’s what came out of an hours- Rubin, however, noted that Cali- 4HURSDAY -ARCH long meeting last week at Menlo fornia requires vendors to come to Park City Hall, chaired by State California to be tested by an inde- TOPM Sen. Debra Bowen, chairwoman of pendent panel of experts. He as- the Senate Elections, Reapportion- serted that the test results should ment and Constitutional Amend- be made public. ments Committee. The topic of auditing was also About 75 people attended the discussed. Dill said auditing should hearing, at which four expert wit- be “more stringent, but it’s a diffi- nesses were queried about flaws in cult problem. #OWPER3TREET the current system of certifying vot- “Checks and balances in count- ing systems for use in California. ing is a central point,” he said. #OMPLIMENTARY6ALET0ARKINGAND,IGHT2EFRESHMENTS Electronic voting has been dogged Rubin agreed. “We can’t compro- 2360SGREATLYAPPRECIATEDTOHELPENSUREPLENTYOFLIGHTREFRESHMENTS by concerns about accuracy and se- mise on transparency. An ounce of curity from tampering. audit is worth a pound of preven- ORTHOMSKT AOLCOM “The federal testing process is tion.” #O SPONSOREDBY'ARDEN#OURT(OTELAND#ITYOF0ALO!LTO notoriously weak and it’s done in While some members of the pub- secret,” Sen. Bowen said in a recent lic believe that paper-based elec- interview. “These supposedly ‘inde- tions are more secure, that is not pendent testing authorities’ are not necessarily the case, one expert only paid for by the voting machine said. industry, but they also conduct their Wallach reminded the audience tests behind closed doors.” that “paper has a long-term history The expert panel included David of election fraud — but paper can Dill, professor of computer science be checked by machines.” at Stanford University and founder “We need openness, (and) reli- of the Verified Voting Foundation; able and secure systems. We must Peter Neumann, principal scien- design systems capable of solving tist at the computer science lab at all problems — and California has SRI International in Menlo Park; to initiate the process,” Wallach Aviel Rubin, professor of computer added. science and director of the Infor- Slocum noted that 13 million vot- mation Institute at Johns Hopkins ers in 16 counties currently don’t University; and Dan Wallach, pro- have certified voting systems. fessor of computer science at Rice One alternative to machines — University. voting by mail —is done statewide Warren Slocum —the assessor, in Oregon but has been approved in county clerk and recorder of San only eight California counties. Mateo County — also spoke about After the experts testified, 28 local concerns. members of the public were signed The experts addressed the chal- up to speak, including Arthur Keller lenges of computer security. of Palo Alto. Neumann insisted “there is no “Imagine stealing an election,” such thing as perfect security. Even said Keller, a volunteer precinct in- ATMs have security problems.” spector in Santa Clara County. “Se- With voting machines, he warned, curity should make it more difficult there’s “no real incentive to do it and expensive to do so.” right, but it’s essential to have full Sen. Bowen said leading vendors, openness in the process.” such as Diebold (which also makes Wallach called computer secu- ATMs), were invited to attend the rity an “engineering problem, and hearing but declined. N the most interesting engineering Almanac Staff Writer Andrea problem I’ve ever looked at. Stan- Gemmet contributed to this article. The Public Agenda PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT . . . District Superintendent Mary Frances Callan will present the 2005-2006 State of the District report at this special meeting. Members of the Board of Education will review and discuss the report, which includes updates on current projects, student testing data and projections for next year. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the district’s board room (25 Churchill Ave.).

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD . . . The board will consider a request for a Site and Design review application to construct a 13,988- square-foot mixed-use building at 2825-2865 El Camino Real. The board will also consider a request for review of construction of a three- story mixed-use development at 820 Ramona St. The proposed development will include 6,000 square feet of office space, a residential unit and a single-car garage. The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. Thurs- day, March 2, in the Council Chambers (250 Hamilton Ave.).

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 5 Upfront

KEPLER’S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS News Digest Foothill-De Anza district to attempt bond measure The Foothill-De Anza Community College District will put a $491 million bond measure on the June 6 ballot to renovate facilities, upgrade tech- Authors Showcase nology, and improve fire and seismic safety and disabled access. The district’s Board of Trustees decided to put the bond measure on the Wednesday, 3/1 Thursday, 3/9 Monday, 3/20 state’s gubernatorial ballot at its meeting Tuesday night. The bond would 7:30 7:30 7:30 cost property owners about $24 per $100,000 of assessed valuation and Ayelet Waldman Jack Bowen Greg Mortenson would complete projects detailed in the district’s long-term educational, Love and Other The Dream Weaver: Three Cups of Tea, technology and facilities master plans. Impossible Pursuits One Boy's Journey One Man's Mission “State funding simply cannot meet all the facilities and equipment Through the to Fight Terrorism… needs we face, particularly with increasing demand in a variety of critical Landscape of Reality One School at a Time fields, such as nursing, and an influx of students expected in the coming years,” said board President Betsy Bechtel. Wednesday 4/5 Saturday 5/13 Monday 5/15 If voters approve the bond in June, the district would convene a Citi- 7:30 7:30 Noon zens’ Oversight Committee to approve bond-funded projects and autho- Robert Colwell Gary Shteyngart (Please note time) rize the sale of the bonds over a 10-year period. As prohibited by law, The Pentium Absurdistan Simon Schama administrator salaries cannot be paid with bond funds. Chronicles Rough Crossings The Foothill-De Anza Community College District serves about Visit our website for more information. 44,000 students each quarter from Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga. N —Alexandria Rocha Family Fun Days Simitian wants level ‘playing field’ for school funding The Year of the Dog Festival Tall Tales Day “It’s for the Kids” Sunday, 3/4 Saturday, 4/1 Saturday, 5/6 Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, has introduced a bill to help low-in- Noon – 4 Noon – 4 All day come, under-funded school districts across the state. Attention Pet Lovers! The Giant is Coming! 12th annual “It’s for The bill, SB 1358, sponsored by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kepler’s celebration Walter, the “Giant the Kids” program co-authored by Sen. George Runner, R-Antelope Valley, would allocate will include readings Storyteller” will delight with the Friends of $200 million annually to equalize funding for kindergarten through from The Year of the the entire family as he the Menlo Park 12th-grade schools. Dog, Sir Wrinkles and reads from his newest Library, complete Most schools in California receive state funding based on the number Tales of Devotion and book. Betfitting April with readings, music of students served each year, known as “revenue-limit funding.” The lots of activities, Fool’s Day, Kepler’s and activities. amount school districts receive varies from district to district each year including Japanese will also feature jesters, based on formulas and legislation. cartoon instructions children’s Tall Tales and The Palo Alto Unified School District is not a “revenue limit” district, but and animal puppet more! receives most of its funding through local property taxes. While Palo Alto’s creations. school system would not likely be affected by Simitian’s bill, the revenue- limit Ravenswood City School District in East Palo Alto could be. “This bill is all about leveling the playing field for under-funded school districts and the kids they serve,” said Simitian, who chairs the Senate Journey with Kepler’s, a Yearly Travel Series Select Committee on the state’s Master Plan for Education. Simitian is also a former Palo Alto school board member. N Saturday, 4/1 Tuesday, 5/2 Tuesday, 5/16 —Alexandria Rocha 7:30 7:30 7:30 Frances Mayes Tony Cohan Maxine Rose Schur High-speed chase careens up Bayshore A Year in the World Mexican Days Places in Time Some residents living near Bayshore Freeway in Mountain View, Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Redwood City were awakened about 3 a.m. Thursday by a high-speed pursuit that began in Sunnyvale and ended in a crash in San Mateo. Two as-yet-unidentified suspects led Sunnyvale officers through two counties in a pursuit that ended when the suspects’ vehicle crashed into a San Mateo home, according to the Sunnyvale Public Safety Department. We will also be featuring travel programs in cooperation with Karen Brown and the Town and Country The chase began on the Lawrence Expressway at Reed Avenue in Travel Agency. Visit our website for updates! Sunnyvale at about 2:47 a.m. Authorities followed a blue Toyota, which had been driving erratically, north on U.S. Highway 101 to San Mateo, where the suspects exited at Hillsdale Boulevard. The pursuit ended abruptly when the Toyota crashed into a home at El Member Appreciation Night Camino Real and Engle Road in San Mateo. Both suspects were injured in the collision and were taken to an area hospital. Nobody in the house Please join us for our quarterly members-only night was injured. One of the suspects is believed to be wanted on a felony warrant, ac- When: Sunday, 3/19 cording to a public safety official. N 7:30pm - 9:30pm Program: - “State of Affairs” presented by Clark and Anne Fire destroys south Palo Alto house - New and recommended books from our staff - Garden presentation by Al Jacobs: “Silver Bells, Cockle Shells” A fire largely destroyed a south Palo Alto home at 3780 Nathan Way - And much more: Personal shoppers, garden tips from Common Ground, late Monday night. The house was “75 percent involved with flames refreshments and special member gifts when the first fire crews arrived on the scene” at 10:54 p.m., said Palo Alto Fire Department Operations Chief Dan Lindsey. The house was 75 percent destroyed and its contents were 95 percent destroyed, Lindsey said. The three occupants of the house were unin- jured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Palo Alto and Mountain View fire departments responded to the two- alarm fire with 10 engines and pieces of equipment and 25 firefighters, who managed to keep the fire from spreading to adjoining homes and stayed on the scene for several hours. The three occupants of the house, who were roommates, were assisted Follow me to Kepler’s. It’s our bookstore. with emergency housing by the Palo Alto Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. N —Don Kazak

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NORBERT VON DER GROEBEN JOE QUEVER Norbert von der Groeben joined the staff of the Palo Alto Weekly as Chief Joseph Quever was born and raised in Palo Alto. He attended Cubberley Photographer in July 2003. Prior to working at the Weekly, Norbert spent 17 High School, and studied photography at the UC Santa Cruz. He began his years as a staff photographer at a daily newspaper, the Contra Costa Times. professional career producing album covers for Columbia Records, and assist- Norbert earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Long Beach State University ing noted Bay Area photographer George Fry. He opened his own commercial and majored in visual communications. In addition to his photos being pub- photography studio in downtown Palo Alto in 1989, utilizing medium and large lished by the Palo Alto Weekly and the Contra Costa Times in the last two format cameras, and his work has been displayed across California. Many of decades, his pictures also have appeared in such magazines as People, the photographs produced for his clients (mostly advertising, catalog and corpo- Business Week and Vanity Fair. Norbert has also published a children’s book, rate) have won design awards recognized in their respective industries. He has “Fire Station Number 4.” Author Mary T. Fortney wrote the text and Norbert relocated to Mountain View, and has had a relatively recent shift to digital — as provided the photos. requested by many of his clients. He continues to be excited by the ever-changing visual medium, which took him on a two month hiatus, to study filmmaking at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

DAVE HIBBARD BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN David Hibbard, a Menlo Park resident, is a fine art landscape photogra- Brigitte Carnochan (a 1993 PA Weekly Photo Contest winner) is both a fine art pher. He traces his career back to age seven when on a family vacation he and documentary style photographer. She has published and exhibited nation- attempted to record the magnificent Big Sur coast with a Brownie camera. ally and internationally. In the summer of 2004 she had a solo exhibition with a Encouragement, first from Ansel Adams then later from Marion Patterson, catalog, “Organic Forms,” of her hand-painted gelatin silver photographs at the helped David find his way as a photographic artist. In 2002 he retired from a Albuquerque Museum in New Mexico. Her work and newest catalog, “Myth and long career as a software technical writer so he could devote full energy to his the Natural World” can be seen in Palo Alto at Modernbook Gallery, where she “other career,” as he calls it. Over the years he has created an extensive body exhibited in November 2004. She teaches hand painting, exhibition and photog- of landscapes from the forest, coastal, and wetland environments of the Bay raphy project workshops regularly through the Stanford Continuing Studies pro- Area-places he has explored with great patience with his camera. His photog- gram and serves on the board of the Santa Fe Center for Photography. raphy has won many local awards, including awards in five previous Palo Alto Weekly contests. His latest work can be seen at Modernbook Gallery where he has an upcoming show in May 2006. ENTRY DEADLINE: April 7, 2006, 5:30pm

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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 7 Upfront Because the sun Schools criticized for not following up on those suggestions, she said. (continued from page 3) never bills you. Currently, the district has one curricula for additional offerings. person — business manager Jerry Some of these projects include Matranga — who oversees many solving transportation issues for of the areas in which the district The Bowman program builds Voluntary Transfer Program stu- receives such suggestions, includ- dents, who live in East Palo Alto ing environmental sustainability, confidence, creativity and but attend schools here because emergency preparedness and traf- of a court order; implementing a fic congestion. academic excellence. middle-school teacher-training Lowell said the project delays program on basic and advanced are largely a result of administra- Lower School - Grades K - 5 instruction in all subjects; and tion cutbacks at the district’s main developing a better process for office. The district has made $6.5 MiddleSchool-Grades6-8 identifying elementary students million in budget cuts in the last for Gifted and Talented Education few years, and while some of them Individualized, self-directed program (GATE) in math and offering them have been restored with revenue a program. from a recently-passed parcel tax The district, however, is in the — such as funding for art programs Rich international and cultural studies process of meeting new mandates and school counselor time — about from the state, which “have redi- $4 million has yet to be restored. Proven, Montessori approach rected staff time” for compliance, The State of the District re- according to the report. This is port also comes in the middle of State-of-the-art facility the first school year, for example, a heated school board discussion where graduating seniors are re- about raising the student popula- Low student-teacher ratio www.paloaltohardware.com quired to pass the California High tion caps at the schools. The de- School Exit Exam. The state is also bate has spanned three months, and 875 Alma Street, Palo Alto requiring school districts to imple- one of the major concerns among www.bowmanschool.org 650-327-7220 ment new steroid policies for high- board members has been inad- 4000 Terman Drive z Palo Alto, CA z Tel: 650-813-9131 school sports, and faced with high equate staffing levels at the sites. levels of student stress, officials are Some members are not convinced busy developing the district’s first the district’s current staff members “Wellness Policy.” will be able to serve larger student To make up for the shortage in populations without hindering their staff time, the district has strength- educational experiences. ened partnerships with community “The issue of school size is re- PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING organizations, such as Adolescent ally about time and principal load. Counseling Services and SHARE, It’s about adults having the time in to fill in the gaps in student support their day to do what we expect them ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE services. to,” said member Barb Mitchell at Board President Mandy Lowell last week’s board meeting. “We’re 8-HOUR EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY PROJECT said she has never before seen a a district that has 10-gallon ambi- State of the District report include tions, and we need to staff at a 10- OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO information about why projects gallon level.” have been pushed back. Board member Gail Price said WHEN: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 “I think it’s an attempt to be more the district’s current staffing level 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM candid about the limitations about isn’t doing enough for students what you can do,” she said. “You now. can’t move on 10 fronts at once.” To view a copy of the report, visit PLACE: Council Chambers, Civic Center Lowell said parents and com- http://www.pausd.org/community/ 250 Hamilton Avenue, 1st Floor munity members are constantly about/state_district.shtml. N giving the district suggestions for Staff Writer Alexandria Ro- The City of Palo Alto relies on the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) new programs and how to improve cha can be e-mailed at arocha@ Hetch Hetchy system for its water supply. The California Department of Health Services existing ones. The district is often paweekly.com. (DHS) recommends that the City be able to provide an eight-hour emergency water supply, including fire flows, in the event of a temporary shutdown of the Hetch Hetchy aqueducts. went to the playground to learn the Currently, the City is unable to provide this minimum level of emergency water in all areas of Police basics of military formations. Offi- (continued from page 3) cer John Norden, a former Marine, the City. barked orders at them, showing the “I wanted, actually, to try to get youths how to perform a “right face,” The City is proposing the 8-Hour Emergency Water Supply Project to correct this the police department and the kids to where they swiveled their bodies 90 inadequacy. The proposed project would upgrade five existing groundwater wells, come closer together,” Canty said. degrees, and be “at ease.” construct up to three new wells, construct a new storage reservoir and pump station, and The academy has been named in If the students misbehaved, Norden honor of Officer Richard May, who got in their faces and made them do upgrade an existing pump station. The City has identified seven potential locations for new was shot and killed while chasing a push-ups. He was also supportive, wells and four potential locations for the 2.5 million gallon (MG) storage reservoir, to be suspect on Jan. 7. saying he was proud of each member evaluated in the forthcoming Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). On Tuesday, Canty explained the and calling them a team. academy’s rules: no smoking, no “You guys should be looking out cussing, dress appropriately, and for each other, even at regular school,” Interested persons may appear and be heard. For more information on this project, treat guests with respect, calling Norden said. visit www.cpau.com/emergencywater/index.html; call Jim Flanigan, Project Engineer, at them “sir” or “ma’am.” And, for Some in the program have been in (650) 566-4525; or email [email protected] the young women, apply makeup trouble with the law in the past. One sparingly. of them, on the day he tried on his Comments on the scope of the DEIR will be considered if received by “We don’t want you to be looking uniform, turned to Canty and said, like Dolly Parton or someone like “Look, I’m one of you guys now,” the March 13, 2006, to the following address: that,” Canty said, to laughter. “When officer recalled. N you come in here, you’re in a different Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino ballgame.” can be reached at bdagostino@ 8-Hour Emergency Water Supply Project DEIR After introductions, the students paweekly.com. c/o City of Palo Alto Utilities 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94303 Attn: Jim Flanigan Corrections To request a clariﬁcation or correction, call Marc Burkhardt, Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the managing editor, at (650) 326-8210, or write to P.O. Box 1610, City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (voice) or (650) 328-1199 (TDD). Sign Palo Alto, 94302 language interpreters will be provided upon request with 72 hours in advance notice.

Page 8 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly online coupons • transportation • non-profits • Upfront sports • restaurants • community resources • real estate • archives • class guide • open Consignment Furniture Accessories & Gifts home guideFind • rentals an • community event calendar • ZIP codes ance redlining. Garamendi is back- movies • restaurants • community resources • ing new statewide regulations re- real estateList • online an coupons event • lodging • things (continued from page 3) to do • transportation • non-profits • same- stricting how ZIP codes are used to day classifiedsSave • teens a &date kids • seniors • Service declined the request late last determine car insurance rates. The photo reprints • shopping • best of palo alto • month. proposed regulations require insur- home & garden • personals • sports • arts & Residents said the issue involved ance companies to base rates primar- The Best entertainment • archives • class guide • open community identity because they are ily on driving record, annual mileage home guide • transportation • non-profits • sports • same-dayMaster classifieds • community frequently mistaken as belonging to and driving experience. of resources • real estate • online coupons • San Mateo County rather than Santa A formal hearing on the new re- lodging • things to do • transportation • non- Clara County. The postal service, strictions under Proposition 103 is profitsCommunity • shopping • best of palo alto • home New & Old. & garden • personals • sports • arts & enter- however, can only change ZIP code scheduled for today in San Fran- tainment • archives • movies • lodging • best boundaries — an overall costly pro- cisco. of paloCalendar. alto • home & garden • personals • cess — for issues related to efficient In addition, Abrica and concerned sports • arts & entertainment • archives • delivery and processing of mail, ac- Palo Alto residents are scheduled to class guide • open home guide • rentals • cording to a letter from Congress- meet with state Sen. Joe Simitian this community calendar • movies • restaurants • communitywww.PaloAltoOnline.com resources • real estate • online woman Anna Eshoo. afternoon. N Since 1992, the ﬁrst and ﬁnest inconsigned furniture. coupons •seniors • photo reprints • shopping Indicating the shift in priorities, Staff Writer Lauren McSherry • best of palo alto • home & garden • Abrica has met with Palo Alto neigh- can be contacted at lmcsherry@ personals • sports • arts & entertain- Open 10-4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday ment • archives • class guide • open borhood leaders Karen White and paweekly.com. 67 Encina, one block north of Elmbarcadero Rd., Palo Alto 650 324-8791 home guide • rentals • community cal- Arthur Keller — the respective pres- idents of the Duveneck/St. Francis and Adobe Meadow neighborhood associations — and agreed to con- centrate on the insurance question. White, speaking as a resident, said attention needs to be paid to the insurance question because changing ZIP codes would not guarantee lower rates. “The main thing is that we need to ensure that insurance rates are set to proper standards and using proper criteria under state laws,” she said. Despite media reports to the con- trary, White added that the Duve- neck/St. Francis Neighborhood As- sociation has not taken a position on this or any other issue. Unlike many neighborhood groups in Palo Alto, the association is not “coalesced around any particular action what- soever. Residents are encouraged to learn more about these issues and to make their views known to their elected representatives,” she said. In a subsequent meeting with staff THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY. members from Assemblyman Ira Ruskin’s office, Abrica said they presented a letter from the Califor- ,7¶63$572)<285'$,/

“It may be another issue that will / 6 develop more,” he said. pollutants out of the Bay. WE’RE ALL IN IT TOGETHER In the meantime, California’s insurance commissioner is separately addressing the practice of car insur- Regional Water Quality Control Plant for East Palo Alto Sanitary District, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto and Stanford. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 9 ArtsA weekly guide to music, & theater, art,Entertainment movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace

Many of Robert Brady’s wooden sculptures have angel wings, but few are as impish as the one in “A Taste of Hell.” This 1989 cre- ation has its wings dipped in red paint. Palo Alto exhibit shows artists making dramatic turns in their careers

Brady’s young son inspired his 1993 sculpture “For the King’s Journey.” The wings are meant to nur- ture and protect the child, while the walking staff in the center is “to help guide him,” Brady says.

Deborah Barrett once made a living penning ad copy, political speeches and other writings. Now she’s an artist creating mixed-media drawings that often incorporate the words of others. This 1995 work, “Is It In Vain,” mingles her pencil and gouache with a vintage letter.

BY REBECCA WALLACE ometimes a muse is most mundane. Enthusiasm pours into his voice. “The wood was very In ceramic sculptor Robert Brady’s case, it came in freeing and, just frankly, new. I just bonded to that new the form of a wooden medicine chest his wife asked adventure.” him to build close to 20 years ago. That adventure — now the subject of an exhibit at the S Brady had become disenchanted with clay; he Palo Alto Art Center — is just another signpost along the found the material both heavy and fragile, something that artistic road for the Berkeley artist. Brady was well-known thumbed its nose at you by cracking or exploding in the for ceramics, something he was immersed in as a graduate kiln. Now the lightness of wood captivated him. student at the University of California at Davis during the Recalling building the chest, he marvels: “It was just a 1970s heyday of funky clay sculpture. perfunctory activity to solve a problem in the house. We But he has explored media from glass to feathers to print- needed something to put the toothpaste in.” making, and he made the leap to wood with only some

Page 10 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Barrett used an old piece of binder paper that had been scribbled on by an engineer as the backdrop for the gouache 1995 work “Delco Double Unit System.” The engineering drawings become complex bodies for her characters.

drawings. unexpected hints of basketwork, and Both artists made dramatic leaps in unusual curving shapes. He says in- their careers. Barrett is a self-taught spiration comes from all over: a syr- artist who chose that path only after up bottle in a grocery store, television writing ad copy, newspaper features footage of an earthquake, a mosaic and political speeches. in Italy. Both also mix humor and serious- Another event that seemed mun- ness in their work, curator Signe dane also lit a spark: when Brady’s Mayfield said: “It looks simple, but 13-year-old son Will was young, a there’s a layer of sophistication.” friend gave him an elegant ethnic For Brady, wood allowed him to outfit of matching pants and a hat. create the long, willowy lines he had On a chair, Will looked like royalty “Bekin,” a large dreamed of in vain with heavier clay. on a throne. 2001 wood sculp- All over the exhibit, narrow limbs “It just popped into my mind that I ture by Brady, reach for the sky or allow trim human had an exhibit coming up and I would shows the long el- — and human-like — bodies to stand dedicate the entire exhibit to the boy egant lines he can tall. In “Plumb IV” and “Bekin,” the king,” Brady said. create with the figures bend at the waist or knees One of those sculptures, “For the light medium of like fragile insects who have just slid King’s Journey,” has a warm sweet- wood. Clay would from cocoons. ness. Its long wings are painted a have been too The graceful shapes are also mir- friendly yellow, cupping a narrow heavy, he says. rored in the angel wings on many of staff inside. Brady’s figures. Some are more clas- “The wings are angel wings. They sic, while the one in “A Taste of Hell” represent nurturing and protecting Barrett has never has a wild side: its black-and-white him in his life, and the staff in the lost her love for wings are dipped in red. center is a walking staff to help guide toys: “Horsehair “We know where you’ve been,” him,” Brady said with obvious affec- Rabbit,” a 2002 anxiety about what the art world would think. Mayfield said playfully to the angel. tion. mixed-media work, “There were people out there who were aficiona- Lighting is always a challenge Across the art center, Deborah extends a fuzzy dos of my ceramics and complain about the wood,” when displaying three-dimensional Barrett’s exhibit also shows a fasci- greeting to the Brady recalled. Still, his work sells as much as it objects, Mayfield said. In this instal- nation with childhood. In fact, her viewer. ever has — even if it’s more often to wood collec- lation, designed by Ted Cohen, the 51 exhibit begins with a mixed-media tors now, he said. lights make things more intriguing by drawing she made at age 5 or 6. Brady’s wood sculptures have also found fans at creating long, narrow shadows that Titled “Squeaky and his Wardrobe,” the Palo Alto Art Center, where an exhibit cover- play and criss-cross on the carpet. it pairs a cardboard mouse with ing his work from 1989 to 2005 is in the gallery. Brady mixes representational with his paper-doll-style outfits. It’s accompanied by the ethereal faces in fellow abstract: his sculpture also sometimes Berkeley artist Deborah Barrett’s mixed-media includes patterns that appear Celtic, (continued on next page)

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 11 Arts & Entertainment

era, when, she recalled in an art- ror-bright mahogany table top was Leaps of faith ist’s statement, “Our dining room unveiled.” (continued from previous page) table was so deep in paper, cray- Even while working as a writer, ons, glue and paints that my broth- Barrett kept creating toys, pup- Mice, and toys in general, re- ers and I were astonished when pets and jewelry. The sense of main a constant theme throughout it was cleared for the Christmas play keeps popping up in her Barrett’s work. They hark back to holiday and a shimmering, mir- work, with unexpected layers: her her childhood in the pre-television Be among the ﬁrst to discover elegant senior living by Sunrise coming soon to Palo Alto Join Us for Our Information Center Open House: Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26 • noon-4pm Information Center located at 450 Sheridan Avenue (nearest cross street is El Camino Real) You’re invited to meet our staff and enjoy delightful meals a day and snacks help to make the Sunrise care refreshments as we introduce Sunrise Assisted Living experience outstanding. of Palo Alto…a place where families will discover ele- gance in senior care. Here, we’ll provide a full spectrum Call our Information Center at Sunrise Assisted Living of assisted living services that are tailored to individual of Palo Alto today! Let us know how we can help you needs and preferences in the warmth and comfort of a meet the care needs of a senior in your life. Ask about gracious home. Life-enriching activities, compassionate our innovative Reminiscence Program for those with staff, beautiful interiors and a delicious selection of three memory impairment.

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Community under construction at 2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Norber von der Groeben Pictured in his Berkeley studio, Robert Brady has run the gamut of For more information and a FREE online newsletter, visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com artistic media, working with everything from ceramics to glass to print- making. drawings are often on papers from “For a self-taught artist, expec- other people, such as vintage let- tation can be a foreign and formi- ters, antique school notebooks and dable challenge,” she wrote. “But ledgers. Some of her figures are luckily for me the solution is once dressed in linen from the slips of again the same: I make something antique dolls. that has no other purpose in the The faces are both realistic and world except to comfort me.” ■ fanciful, sweetly simplistic and buy/sell/trade surprisingly detailed. There are What: Exhibitions of Robert mouse ears, grieving eyes, smirks, Brady’s sculpture and Debo- monkeys and beetles. rah Barrett’s drawings. A mas- Mayfield finds the work intrigu- ter artist workshop with Brady ing. “There’s all this kind of nar- is also planned; the artist will rative conversation going on, but give a presentation about his good stuff you’re not sure what it is,” she work. said. Where: Palo Alto Art Center, In “Is It In Vain,” which com- 1313 Newell Road bines pencil, gouache and mixed When: Through April 23. media, Barrett uses a vintage let- Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 ter that begins with that phrase. p.m. Tuesday through Satur- The eye is pulled to Barrett’s faces day, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, with drawn on the edges: a queen-like added hours from 7 to 9 p.m. figure in a crown and a pink dress, Thursdays. The workshop a childlike face with lips parted. with Brady is Feb. 26 from 10 The vintage paper is even more a.m. to 4 p.m. Free docent-led closely wedded to Barrett’s draw- tours of the exhibitions are ings in “Delco Double Unit Sys- Saturdays at 2 p.m. tem,” on binder paper with scrib- Cost: Admission to the gal- bles by a forgotten engineer. Those leries is free with a suggested sharp angles and diagrams have $1 donation. The workshop become bodies topped by Barrett- with Brady costs $40 for Palo drawn heads. Alto residents and $46 for “It’s like the inner workings of a non-residents. mind,” Mayfield said. Info: Call (650) 329-2366 There are also some three-di- or go to www.cityofpaloalto. mensional Barrett works, including org and click on “Art Center” “Horsehair Rabbit,” who stands tall under “Featured Sites.” and holds out a fuzzy hand. Throughout Barrett’s work, there’s a naiveté that can be touch- ing, as though the viewer can see About the cover: the child inside the woman. Enthusiastic and gregarious, And maybe Barrett sees it too. Robert Brady follows his own Just as when she was young, she path in the art world. Here still responds to her worries by he’s pictured in his Berkeley creating something with her hands, studio. Photo by Norbert von fogster.com she wrote. der Groeben. Page 12 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment

“Radio Grito” focuses on a radio station aiming at immigrant farm workers in the field; its announcers talk about such work issues as low wages, long hours and lack of respect from employers.

The film “Radio Grito” (pictured is a still) is meant as a statement about unfair working conditions for immigrant farm workers, says filmmaker Michael Seely, a recent graduate of Stanford University’s graduate film program. weeks old and how I search for memories through stories I hear Successful ‘quest’ about him through my grandmother,” Wu said. Five Stanford graduate film students to screen their work Gretchen Hildebran, another Stanford graduate film student, at Cinequest festival explored the topic of gay marriage by Elizabeth Perry and how it is a struggle for three different families in her film “Out e wore a plaid long-sleeved ground; there are 205 films total, in the Heartland.” shirt and a wide-brimmed with filmmakers from such coun- While there are many stories A man walks through the world of farm workers in “Radio Grito.” Hwhite hat as he worked on a tries as Spain, Finland and Indone- in the media about laws affecting tangerine farm in the hot San Joa- sia, publicist Krystal Edell said. gays, there is less coverage of the students get valuable feedback and Seely’s film “Radio Grito” ended quin Valley. Another Stanford offering comes “daily fears and dangers faced by experience in the independent film up costing him about $7,500 when While the man labored, he lis- from recent graduate Christie Her- gay parents and their kids,” Hil- industry. In addition, the exposure travel, color correction, sound mix- tened to a Spanish radio station ring. Her “Bodies and Souls” is debran said in an e-mail. “I felt that can lead to more work and help es and paying for photo rights were called Radio Grito (“Radio Shout”) about Catholic nuns in Jonestown, their perspective on events needed with the films’ distribution. taken care of, Seely said. on a gray, scratched radio slung Miss., opening the only medical attention.” “It is a way to give the film some “We (in the Stanford graduate around his waist. The announcers clinic in the rural area. “Afloat,” directed and produced light,” Krawitz said. film program) are taught to write on the radio station talked about “The nuns do what they can and by Erin Hudson, also at Stanford, Because Stanford provides the and apply for grants to help fund issues important to migrant work- the clinic is run privately,” Herring explores the “vantage point of a se- film equipment, production costs our films,” Seely said. “We still do ers and their families: low wages, said. “They are so inspirational in nior community swimming pool, a are not as high as if the students had pay out of pocket when we can’t get poor drinking water, long hours, their efficiency.” gentle meditation on growing old, to rent them. However, filmmaking the funding.” ■ low-grade (if any) restroom facili- With the film, Herring hopes to staying young, and living life,” ac- is not an inexpensive hobby. ties, and a lack of respect from em- raise awareness of remote areas cording to the Cinequest film de- ployers. that often don’t have local doctors scription. What: Cinequest Film Festival, showing 205 independent films, Filmmaker Michael Seely in- or pharmacies. She’s also setting Filmmakers typically submit including five by Stanford University graduate students cluded this image in his film “Ra- up a Web site to solicit donations their work to many festivals around Where: Three San Jose locations: Camera 12 Cinemas at 201 S. dio Grito” as part of his statement for the clinic. the country, but many of the Stan- Second St., California Theatre at 345 S. First St., and San Jose Rep- about unfair working conditions. With “Rock Cod Memories,” ford artists said they like Cinequest ertory Theatre at 101 Paseo de San Antonio “My parents were English-as- fellow Stanford student Ben Wu because it’s local. Wu in particular When: March 1-12 a-second-language teachers and I focused on his family and person- is looking forward to sharing his Cost: $9 to $10 per film. Multi-film packages are available starting knew many of these farm work- al experiences that he said many film with family and friends. at $70. ers who worked seasonally,” Seely people will be able to relate to. Jan Krawitz, a Cinequest judge Info: For show times and locations, go to www.cinequest.org. said. “I was more interested when “My movie is about how my and graduate film professor at I realized most of the agricultural grandfather died when I was 2 Stanford, said festivals can help the labor force was undocumented Mexicans and that there was a radio station that helped to inform MAKING them about their rights.” OCK OF GIBRA Seely, who recently graduated R LTA IT STERN from Stanford University’s gradu- HE R ate film program, is one of five T EASIER MORTGAGE Stanford graduate students to have movies accepted into the Cinequest FOR COMPANY Film Festival. Now in its 16th year, the San YOU! Residential Loans Jose-based festival has quite a bit COMESTIBLES of local talent represented. 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responsibility and humane gover- nance, but that’s for you to decipher after you stop laughing. The show is so much fun that it’s hard to stop laughing long enough to think about a message. Manley has brought together a first-rate ensemble, each one of them a triple threat — actor, singer, and dancer — strong enough to make the show eminently watchable. Curley is a stand-out as Lock- stock, the swaggering, hip-swish- ing and pompous police chief. He romps through this demanding role with obvious glee, pulling out all stops and delivering one winking line after another. He’s matched by Brewer as Bobby Strong, who manages marvelous earnestness in a tongue-in-cheek heroic turn. His ballad with Hope lampoons serious musical love songs, yet still shows off his beautiful baritone.

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Page 14 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Worth a Look ganized singles’ parties dwelling side by side with the party. In the midst of this world is She, a lonely dreamer and rebellious daughter. So goes the play “She (In Absence of Love and Death” by Edvard Radzinsky, opening next Wednesday at the Stanford University Department of Drama. Billed as a “dreamlike tragicom- edy,” it begins at 8 p.m. and then runs through March 4 at the Pig- ott Theater on campus. Tickets are $15 general, $10 for seniors and Stanford faculty and staff, and $8 for students. Call Find.Print.Save. (650) 725-5838 or go to drama. stanford.edu.

“Aren’t You Taking Me With You?" is the plaintive cry of Sibelius, whose human friend Geri McGilvray of Palo Alto has immortalized him Family in paintings now being exhibited in Mountain View. Ancient navigation Yes, Virginia, there was a time half-price tickets available for stu- Great offers from local businesses. before MapQuest. dents. But if little Ginnie doesn’t be- Call (415) 357-1111 or go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com Art lieve that, you can bring her to www.ncco.org. ‘The Year of the Dog’ a new exhibit at the Museum of Offer of the Week The vizsla, a Hungarian sport- American Heritage called “The ing dog, has a faithful following. Dav Photo by Amber Art & Evolution of Navigation.” But not everyone has immortal- The exhibit takes a look at the ized the noble creature in large range of instruments and tech- watercolor paintings. niques folks used to get around Palo Alto artist and musician from ancient times to the modern Geri McGilvray, though, is so day: nautical charts, maps, sur- devoted to her dog Sibelius that vey tools and even satellites and she has painted him many times computers. The exhibit runs through May

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

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Café Fino has $10-$15snappy. $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 wdrownedisely and keep in tomato it simple . sauceLunches making come ravSeveralioli (mostly house around $7-$8specials for two) can w ithbe the rise and fall of many restaurantsseating not live music — jazz or Italian arias Less successful were the baked ithisn around version $8-$11, more and dSalisburyinners tend tosteak run prepareda fresh tomato, tableside roasted for pepper, two oror pesto more willing Fullor able bar to stand the test of time or Following are condensed versions, in alpha- $15-$23 for two people — a bit hefty given sauce from the case ($4-$5 for two); aug- economic turbulence, whereasNoise The level: Acorn — every night but Sunday. scallops gratinati ($10). Bay scal- than the tangy, richly flavored ($10 per person). Bananas foster Takeout betical order, of longer restaurant reviews A.G. Ferrari Foods, 200 Hamilton Ave., the average quality of the food. For lunch, ment with an insalata mista ($3.95, enough has. When owner Sam PetrakModerateis died in publi“Beingshed in the in Weekly the restaurant over the past business several Palolops Alto are (650) small 752-0900 and succulent Shopping the but tryversion the grilled I panhadini sandwenvisioned.iches ($5. 25)The isfor two)a dessert and a loaf created of Italian breadin 1951. Mon by.- 1990, Maria, his wife, sold their 17-year-old Highchairs Bathroom yearsis a. Thchallengeis week’s rev butiews never begin awhere chore,” the beauttheseifully possessed laid-out shelves, little r ifeflavor. with all The andnear-overflowing soups, such as the bowl fresh mushroomof crimson chefSat. 10 Paul a.m. -7Blangé p.m.; Sun at. 11Brennan’s a.m.-6 p.m .in family business. The location then became list ended one week ago. Cleanliness: the affable Maddalena said. “It is thscallopsings Italian, were is the served real draw on of four this localshells with a rich onion and beef broth ($2.95). $$-$$ (Reviewed , ) The AcornWheelchair Bar and Grill, but after two years Price Guide: (Beverages not included in Excellent chain. Select from reliable, high-quality im- DessertsON such THE as WEB: pannacotta Hundreds frutt iof and restaurant La reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Maria wasaccess not happy with the changes the averagerewarding meal pr iseeingces) $ - Average the children meal per of mimicking the briny origin of the Acorn, The, 1906 El Camino Real, Menlo ported goods. If you order from the deli for Rosadina cinnamon flan ($2.45) are solidly Park (650) 322-6201 El Camino has seen new owners made. She bought it back personchildren less than of $10my $$ original - Average mealpatrons lunchbivalves. or purchase Topped take-out with foods, spinach, select good. 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JAPANESE & SUSHI Fuki Sushi 494-9383 Restaurant 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto of the week Open 7 days a Week MEXICAN Announcing Grand Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View Opening Celebration! Mexican Cuisine & Cantina Lebanese Mediterranean Fusion Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Week- Restaurant and Night Club AFGHAN & PERSIAN CUISINE CHINESE (continued) nites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm

Paradise (650) 968-5949 Hunan Garden 565-8868 1350 Grant Rd. #15B, Mt. View 3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 Now serving Halal meat, charcoal grilled ka- Incredible Seafood, Vegetables • 7 days 408 California Ave, Palo Alto bobs and daily vegetarian specials Huge menu • Homestyle Recipes Ming’s 856-7700 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto AMERICAN www.mings.com PIZZA New Tung Kee Noodle House Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Fandango Pizza 494-2928 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 3407 Alma, Palo Alto Range: $5.00-13.00 Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon Live Bluegrass Music 947-8888 www.fandangopizza.com The Duck Club 322-1234 Peking Duck 856-3338 Pizza My Heart 327-9400 100 El Camino Real in the Stanford Park 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 220 University Ave., Palo Alto is now open featuring a classic Hotel, Menlo Park. American Regional cuisine We also deliver. Range: $1.50-16.50 menu with an assortment Pizza Chicago 424-9400 Henry’s Prime Steakhouse 323-7600 Su Hong—Menlo Park 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto of mezzas (appetizers), 888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Dining Phone: 323–6852 This IS the best pizza in town Great Steaks New Menu To Go: 322–4631 fresh fish, meat kebabs Prime and Niman Ranch Steaks Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” 8 years in a row! Ramona’s Pizza 322-2181 2313 Birch St., Palo Alto and vegetarian selections. Hobee’s 856-6124 Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 Free Delivery • N.Y. Hand-Spun Pizza 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 168 University Ave., Palo Alto Nightly entertainment. Also at Town & Country Village, Award-winning food. Catering/To Go POLYNESIAN Palo Alto 327-4111 Illusions Superclub FRENCH Trader Vic's 849-9800 BURMESE/CHINESE 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto & Fayrouz Dining Chez TJ 964-7466 Try our Sunday á la Carte Brunch! 938 Villa St., Mountain View Lunch Tue-Fri 11:30am - 2pm Rangoon 325-8146 Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm 565 Bryant Street, Palo Alto Brunch Sun 10:30am - 2pm 260 S. California Ave., Palo Alto “Outrageously good” New French-American Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm; Wonderfully exotic & inexpensive fare —Zagat 2003 11:30-2 Mon-Sat, Sun 4:30 - 9:30pm 650.321.6464 5-9:30 Mon-Thurs Lounge open nightly 5-10 Fri & Sat INDIAN www.illusionssuperclub.com SEAFOOD Cafe Bombay 948-9463 CAFES 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 at San Antonio 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Crepes Cafe 473-0506 Lunch, Dinner, Buffets every day Seafood Dinners from 1195 Merril St., Menlo Park Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 $5.95 to $9.95 Corner Oak Grove Ave. 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto Mon-Sat 8am-9pm Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days VEGETARIAN Sunday 8am-4pm S www.crepescafe.com Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto Joy Meadow 780-9978 Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies 701 El Camino, Redwood City CHINESE Enjoy our relaxing garden setting www.joymeadow.com ITALIAN Search a complete Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 THAI listing of local 1067 N. San Antonio Road Oregano’s 941-3600 on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos restaurant 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Krung Siam 322-5900 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in reviews by location Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms 423 University Ave., Palo Alto Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” King of Krung Siam 960-7077 or type of food on Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 194 Castro St., Mtn. View 417 California Ave, Palo Alto PaloAltoOnline.com Jing Jing 328-6885 Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Thaiphoon 323-7700 Authentic Szechwan, Hunan Trattoria Buon Gusto 328-2778 543 Emerson Ave., Palo Alto Palo Alto Food To Go, Delivery 651 Maloney Lane, Menlo Park Great taste of Thai & Asian cuisine online www.jingjinggourmet.com Sicilian Menu • Family owned Outside patio seating

Page 18 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out Your Passport to Italy NOW SERVING Following are condensed versions, in alpha- Without the Price betical order, of longer restaurant reviews published in the Weekly over the past several Voted most excellent Italian Restaurant in Silicon Valley. years. This week’s reviews begin where the – Silicon Valley Concierge Association list ended one week ago. Price Guide: (Beverages not included in average meal prices) $ - Average meal per person less than $10 $$ - Average meal %JOJOH&OUFSUBJONFOU $10-$15 $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 Caffe Riace, 200 Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto (650) 328-0407 -FCBOFTF.FEJUFSSBOFBO'VTJPO$VJTJOF Large portions of Italian food and a formi- dable pasta selection, but dishes are often Belly Dancing Fri & Sat, Happy Hour 5-7pm bland. Desserts can be hit-or-miss, but the Available for booking parties from 20-600 people for coffee gelato is deliciously reminiscent of the gelatos of Florence. Daily 11:30 a.m.- company functions, private parties, birthdays, weddings or special events. Serving Lunch & Dinner 2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed Lunch Tues-Fri • Dinner Tues-Sun Happy Hour 4-7pm November 25, 2005) 260 California Ave., Palo Alto • 650-321-6464 ROMANTIC CANDLELIGHT DINING California Café, 700 Welch Road, Palo yelp www.illusionssuperclub.com • Unique Flambé entreés — I received the best service out of all the restaurants I've been to in Palo Alto. Alto (650) 325-2233 " " Mon • Spinach Caesar Salad Large dining room with earth-tone scheme - Fri is comfortably appointed. The menu, • Cherries Jubilee which runs the gamut from finger food ALL PREPARED TABLE SIDE to salads to seafood and pasta, focuses on California cuisine with Asian accents. MANDARIN GOURMET Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat. 11 RESTAURANT Live Entertainment a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. -9 p.m. $$$- $$$$ (Reviewed August 2, 2002) Classy Dining Experience & Fine Healthy Food Fri • Gypsy Violin with Tibor & Yelena T O Sat • Enjoy Dancing to love songs & ballads – vocalist Kaye DeVries E California Pizza Kitchen, 531 Cowper K with Richard Geib on piano L L

St., Palo Alto (650) 323-7332 A Y

Winner of Best Chinese Food P Southern California-based chain serving a TEL: 408.734.5323 • 1228 Reamwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA variety of pizzas, including vegetarian, Pe- king duck, Thai chicken, etc. Sandwiches, Off Tasman between Lawrence Expwy & Great America Pkwy pasta and soup are also on the menu. This 2 0 0 5 is a family restaurant -- it’s reliable, consis- Curbside pick-up • Valet parking tent, efficient and clean. The ingredients are fresh, if not sophisticated and offers 420 Ramona, Palo Alto The new owners invite you to something for everyone. Monday-Satur- (between University & Lytton) Marie Callender’s day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed March 18, 2005) 650-328-8898 LOS ALTOS Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park www.MandarinGourmet-PaloAlto.com (650) 322-1211 Veal, pasta, pizzas, chicken and fresh fish served in a warm, hospitable trattoria. Full bar. Reservations suggested. Lunch Delivery Available Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Late lunch 2-5 p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-8:30 p.m. $$$ (Re- viewed May 23, 2003)

Casa Isabel, 2434 Park Blvd., Palo Alto (650) 328-3102 Casa Isabel remains family- owned and operated, lending a warm ambience that’s evident the moment you walk through the door. The cuisine is best described as Mexican comfort food. Beer, sangria and margaritas are available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5:30-9 ome experience the newly p.m. $$ (Reviewed December 20, 2002) Cremodeled John Bentley’s in Woodside– Celia’s, 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 843-0643 Everything has changed, and nothing has changed. Traditional Mexican food with a full page of house specialties. Longtime family-owned establishment. Portions are generous and everything is made from scratch. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $$ (Re- viewed August 1, 2003)

Cetrella, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4090 Cetrella features a decent dinner menu honoring Italy, France and Spain, but the real draw is the bar food. Immerse yourself in the tapas menu and don’t miss the wine list -- over 200 bottles and 25 wines by the glass. Sun.-Thu. 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m; Sun. brunch 10:30 February Pie Special a.m.-2:30 p.m. $$$-$$$$ (Reviewed April We still are the upbeat, intimate dining 5, 2002) experience with an outstanding contemporary $ Chantilly, 3001 El Camino Real, Red- American menu that isn’t afraid to have fun 99 wood City (650) 321-4080 with flavors. 5 plus tin Any Whole Pie This elegant, upscale restaurant leans Sale Ends February 28th heavily toward Italian, with lots of veal For lunch we have an equally interesting menu scaloppini, risotto, gnocchi and calamari. Private rooms available. Mon.-Fri. 11:00 full of sandwiches, entrees, salads and starters. You name a pie, it’s on sale a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed January 14, 2000) Also visit John Bentley’s in Redwood City Certified Angus Beef Chef Chu’s, 1067 N. San Antonio Road , Los Altos (650) 948-2696 JOHN BENTLEY’S • Filet Mignon • Top Sirloin The mammoth two-story restaurant has 2991 Woodside Road,Woodside 99 a menu ranging from the warhorses of • Rib Eye Steak Starting at $13 chicken chow mein and fried prawns to RESERVATIONS: 650-851-4988 more up-to-date choices. Silver anchovies LUNCH:TUES-FRI 11:30-2:00 and almonds make for a surprisingly tasty 4710 El Camino Real, Los Altos DINNER:TUES-SAT 5:00-9:00 appetizer, and Lovers’ Prawns are the and nothing has changed. verything has changed, (just south of San Antonio) perfect couple. Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 2915 EL CAMINO REAL,REDWOOD CITY p.m. ; Continuous service: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 650-365-7777 www.mcpieslosaltos.com a.m.-9:30 p.m. ; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m. E www.johnbentleys.com 650-941-6989 (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 19 Eating Out

(continued from previous page) seafood platters. Huge chain restaurant presented contemporary French cuisine with a phone-ahead waiting list. Children’s in a charming restored Victorian house. $$-$$$ (Reviewed January 20, 2006) menu. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. Four to seven course prix-fixe menus that 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $$ (Reviewed January 3, change every two weeks. Tue.-Sat. 5:30-9 Chevy’s, 2907 El Camino Real, Redwood 1996) p.m. $$$$ (Reviewed July 7, 2000) City (650) 367-6892 Chevys, “Fresh Mex,” comes through Chez TJ, 938 Villa St., Mountain View China Delight, 461 Emerson St., Palo with the best Mexican food on the Mid- (650) 964-7466 Alto (650) 326-6065 peninsula. Favorites include fajitas, tacos, Chez TJ offers delicious and beautifully China Delight has been around for about eight years, a well-known Szechwan- Mandarin alternative to the food of its Japanese Food to Go. Delivery more incendiary neighbor, Jing Jing, and a component of a perfect downtown Palo • Lunch Obento &6.25 • Dinner Obento $9.25 Alto evening of movies at the Aquarius. Beef Teriyaki Daily 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30-9:30 p.m. $ Tempura • Vegetable Sushi (Reviewed May 29, 1998) Salmon Teriyaki • Combo Sushi Rice & Salad Chris’s Fish & Chips, 209 First St., Los Specialize in hot and spicy dishes • Sushi Altos (650) 948-6155 (mild also available) This is fried fish heaven and the chips (fries Banquet and catering are available 650-323-9449 MIYAKE to us Yanks) are equally wonderful. Beach We accept Visa & Mastercard www.miyake-usa.com casual, friendly atmosphere. Daily 11 Call for special banquet and catering menu a.m.-8:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed September Min. Order $20 140 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 6, 2001)

Compadres Old Adobe, 3877 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 858-1141 Traditional and light Mexican food. Eat indoors or out on the heated patio. Sun.- Thu. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. $$ (Reviewed April 25, 2003)

Cook’s Seafood, 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 325-0604 Here you’ll get some of the freshest seafood found in the Bay Area. And Cook’s serves it up deep-fried or at its fresh fish market next door. Menu also features soups and salads. Patio seating. Mon.- Thu. and Sat. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $$ (Reviewed January 19, “I like the Vineyard 2001) so much I bought a Cool Cafe, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford University, Palo Alto (650) 725-4758 building and moved Jesse Cool’s latest organic cafe is at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University. my architectural Enjoy market-inspired sandwiches, salads and roasted chicken or king salmon. Finish practice here. It off your meal with a glass of port and a rich dessert. Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m; Thu. 11 made perfect sense a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. $ (Reviewed for me to own my August 18, 2000) Country Gourmet, 2098 W. El Camino office space rather Real, Mountain View (650) 962-1700 This “California cuisine” staple has been than lease it - why dishing up reliable food at fair prices for more than 20 years. A comfortable place grow my landlord’s to sit and chat and the best part is that there’s no corkage fee -- so bring your equity instead of my own wine to dinner and drink it with impu- nity. Mon. 7 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Tue.-Sat. 7 own?” a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed April 18, 2002) —Ken Rodrigues of Kenneth D’Asaro Trattoria, 1041 Middlefield Rodriques & Partners, Road, Redwood City (650) 995-9800 architect for the Vineyard and Chef Christopher Fernandez directs this Tuscan-themed restaurant known for its proud new owner of an office antipasti, soups, salads, wood-oven piz- suite there. zas and delightful entres: An outdoor caf also serves light breakfasts and lunches, espresso and sweets. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. on; dinner Mon.-Thu. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5:30-11 p.m., Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. Cafe hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Small Buildings Sat.-Sun. noon-9 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed For Sale June 14, 2002) in Mountain View • 465 Whisman Road (near Ellis Street offramp from Hwy 101) • Office and R & D Buildings From the land of the Dalai Lama, we bring you the • 1200-6000 square feet flavors of the Himalayas. • 90% Financing Available The first ever Nepalese restaurant in the • Prices start @$475,000 AN EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL FIRMS South Bay. DESIGN YOUR OWN SPACE PLAN Contact Exclusive Agents 1253 W. El Camino Real Sunnyvale KEVIN CUNNINGHAM RICK BELL 650.688.8521 408.982.8428 650.988.7027 www.TheVineyardMV.com [email protected] [email protected] www.Rajmantra.com

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Sinister stereotyping, to visiting lover Jenny (Kelly Macdonald) and their overindulgent violence, plot absurdities and a gar- infant son. ish aura of genre thievery take their toll in the No comic stone is left unturned, packaged with name of target-market thrills. bone-dry English wit that looks great on Coogan But Walker is clearly out to prove that he’s more and savvy co-stars Shirley Henderson, Stephen than just a pretty face, paying out excess energy Fry, Rob Brydon, etc. Winterbottom channels Rob- in support of a kinetic guilty pleasure. Farmiga ert Altman’s talky, ambient style with voyeuristic is a pro; I see many more respectable projects in flair. Open mikes and mad commotion shore up her future. BEST OFFICIAL SELECTION PICTURE NEW YORK The pedophile angle is subtly gruesome and al- British Nominee &TORONTO ticks of flagging energy. 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Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain Palo Alto (493-3456) Big Momma’s House 2 (PG-13) Century 12: 9:45 p.m. View (960-0970) Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) (Not Reviewed) Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers Brokeback Mountain Century 12: 1:05, 4, 7 & 9:55 p.m. Aquarius: 3:30, City (365-9000) and more information about films playing, go to Palo Alto (R) ✭✭✭✭ 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 12:30 p.m. Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Capote (R) ✭✭✭✭ Century 16: 2:25 & 7:20 p.m. Curious George (G) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 1:55, 4:30 & 7 p.m. Century 12: 12:30, 2:50, 5:05 & 7:25 p.m. Date Movie (PG-13) Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 & 9:45 (Not Reviewed) p.m. Century 12: 1:15, 3:20, 5:25, 7:30 & 9:35 p.m. Doogal (G) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 1:25, 3:35, 5:40, 7:40 & 9:35 FROM TWO OF THE SIX WRITERS p.m. Century 12: 11:45 a.m.; 1:50, 3:55, 5:55, 8 & 10:05 p.m. OF SCARY MOVIE! Eight Below (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:50, 2:15, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 7:45, 9:15 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:45 & 10:30 p.m. Final Destination 3 (R) Century 16: 9:30 p.m. Century 12: 10:15 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Firewall (PG-13) ✭1/2 Century 16: 12:35, 3:10, 5:35, 8 & 10:20 p.m. Cen- tury 12: 11:35 a.m.; 2, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:30 p.m. Freedomland (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 2:30, 5:05, 7:35 & 10:10 p.m. Century 12: 11:40 a.m.; 2:25, 5:10, 7:55 & 10:25 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 12:55, 2, 3:25, 4:45, 6:15, (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) 7:15, 9 & 10 p.m. Century 12: 11:50 a.m.; 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 & 9:50 p.m. Match Point (R) ✭✭✭✭ Century 16: 1, 3:50, 7:05 & 9:50 p.m. Mrs. Henderson Presents Guild: 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 11:30 (R) ✭✭ a.m. & 2 p.m. Munich (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:05, 3:20, 6:45 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 4:30 & 10:10 p.m. Nanny McPhee (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:35, 4:55, 7:10 & 9:25 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 2:40, 5:15 & 7:50 p.m. Neil Young: Heart of Gold CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:40, 7:15 & 9:50 (PG) (Not Reviewed) p.m.; Sun. also at 11:30 a.m. Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor) Aquarius: 4, 7 & 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 1 p.m. (R) (Not Reviewed) The Pink Panther (PG) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Century 12: 12:25, 2:45, 5:20, 7:40 & 10 p.m. Running Scared (R) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 5:10, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 2:25, 5:15, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m. Syriana (R) ✭✭✭ Century 12: 1:55 & 7:35 p.m. Three Burials of Melquiades Century 16: Noon, 4:50 & 9:40 p.m. Estrada (R) ✭✭1/2 Transamerica (R) ✭✭✭1/2 CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:30, 5, 7:40 & 10:10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:45 a.m. Tristam Shandy: A Cock Century 16: 1:05, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50 & 9:55 p.m. & Bull Story (R) ✭✭✭1/2

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George. Although this cinematic adven- his way through his masquerade as Jack an unknown black assailant. Only after STANFORD ture boasts plenty of heart and a tremen- Stanfield, head of network security for hours of interrogation does Brenda con- dous soundtrack (thanks to Hawaii rocker Seattle-based Landrock Pacific Bank, a fess that her precious four-year-old son THEATRE Jack Johnson), the lackluster animation high-yield lender that protects its clients Cody was asleep in the back of the stolen is a decade outdated and the lullaby sto- from unnecessary risk through a series of car. A red flag for Lorenzo as Brenda The Stanford Theatre is located at ryline will put even the biggest little ones sophisticated security systems designed seems terribly confused and the pieces 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. to sleep. Rated G. 1 hour, 22 minutes. by the man himself. Jack’s got the req- just don’t fit. Shady stereotypes, conven- ** = Academy Award Nominee Screenings are for Friday through -- T.H. (Reviewed Feb. 10, 2006) uisite two kids and a swanky waterfront tional images and a surplus of dangling NEIL YOUNG: HEART OF GOLD (PG) Sunday only. For more information, dream home designed by architect wife tangents stall the action while the film Fri. Mon. & Tue. (2-4:40) 7:15-9:50 call (650) 324-3700. ✭✭✭ Beth (Virginia Madsen). He meets Bill Cox hastily tries to redeem itself with a tenu- Sat. (2) 4:40-7:15-9:50 Eight Below 1/2 Sun. (11:30-2) 4:40-7:15-9:50 (Century 16, Century 12) Gerry Shepherd (Paul Bettany) at a routine client meeting ous connection to a shifty area known Inherit the Wind (1960) In the 1920s, Felicity Huffman (Paul Walker) is a passionate expedi- -- routine, that is, until Cox reveals himself as Freedomland, where generations of ** TRANSAMERICA (R) a schoolteacher is arrested for teaching tion guide in the icy wilds of Antarctica. as a ruthless swindler bent on crack- neglected, abused and forgotten children Fri. Mon. & Tue. (2:30-5) 7:40-10:10 Darwin’s theory of evolution. The result- Sat. & Sun. (11:45) 2:30-5-7:40-10:10 Against his better judgment, Shepherd ing Jack’s system. The wily Cox’s own ing trial gets national attention. Starring (continued on next page) agrees to escort a brilliant geologist insurance policy is a methodical study of Times Valid For Friday, 2/24 thru Tuesday,2/28 Only © 2006 Spencer Tracy and Frederic March. Fri.- (Bruce Greenwood as Davis McLaren) to the Stanfields that ends with him taking Sun. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. also at 3:10 p.m. the wife and kids hostage. In exchange one of the region’s more dangerous areas ® despite the threat of a nearing storm. for their life Jack is asked to breach his East of Eden (1955) Steinbeck’s Shepherd and McLaren form a friend- own program and siphon funds from his ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS classic is adapted in this emotionally ship as they cross the frigid landscape 10,000 wealthiest customers into Cox’s charged film. Starring James Dean and 5 with Shepherd’s eight fierce sled dogs offshore account. The concept of identity BEST PICTURE directed by Elia Kazan. Fri.-Sun. at 5:25 leading the way. Disaster strikes when theft lends a whiff of genuine fear and BEST DIRECTOR • BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY • BEST ACTOR • BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS & 9:45 p.m. vulnerability but it all goes south in the McLaren takes a nasty spill and winds up BAFTA AWARD NOMINEE in glacial waters with a broken leg. Only end. Rated: PG-13 for violence. 1 hour, Shepherd’s top dog, Maya, can rescue 44 minutes. -- J.A. (Reviewed Feb. 10, BEST PICTURE the traumatized scientist just as the snow 2006) OF THE YEAR storm begins its ominous approach. But NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS AWARD Shepherd’s courage and the speed of his Freedomland ✭✭ NOW PLAYING dogs get the group back safely — only to (Century 16, Century 12) Julianne Moore discover camp must be evacuated and intermittently lights up the screen in capote that the dogs must stay behind due to this herky-jerky thriller that never finds Brokeback Mountain ✭✭✭✭ space constraints. Eager dog owners may its footing. Samuel L. Jackson plays it (Aquarius, Century 12) Jack Twist (Jake find themselves hounding for a husky af- street-smart as hipper-than-thou beat Gyllenhaal) and Ennis Del Mar (Heath ter nibbling on this cinematic treat. Rated: cop Lorenzo Council, patrolling the gritty Ledger) meet in the summer of 1963 as PG for some peril and brief mild language. New Jersey Armstrong Project like his ON OVER employees of surly ranch manager Joe 1 hour, 52 minutes. -- T.H. (Reviewed Feb. life depended on it. All is status quo until 200 Aguirre (Randy Quaid). They spend a P TEN 17, 2006) Lorenzo happens upon a bloody, hys- TO ! LISTS number of months in the wild wrangling terical female (Moore as Brenda Martin) 5TH BASED ON THE BOOK BY GERALD CLARKE SMASH sheep, battling fractious weather, and • Firewall ✭1/2 who has staggered into the ER of the MONTH! SCREENPLAY BY DAN FUTTERMAN DIRECTED BY BENNETT MILLER consuming endless tins of baked beans (Century 16, Century 12) Harrison Ford Dempsey Medical Center, babbling about warmed by a campfire. The ranch hand looks every inch his 63 years as he plods a dark night, a surprise car-jacking, and and rodeo cowboy go about their work WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM ©2005 SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. with a singular dedication that grows into an easy camaraderie. That friendship ul- NOW CENTURY 12 SAN MATEO CENTURY 16 MTN VIEW CINÉARTS@HYATT 3 timately turns into a provocative intimacy PLAYING! 320 East 2nd Ave., 1500 N Shoreline Blvd., 1304 Old Bayshore Hwy., CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES San Mateo (650) 558-0123 Mountain View (650) 960-0970 Burlingame (650) 340-1516 that taps deep into both men’s psyches. OR CALL FOR SHOWTIMES As summer draws to a close Jack and “ ####!” VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.CAPOTEFILM.COM Ennis part ways and get swallowed up by life. Four years later Texas-based Jack Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV finds himself en route to Wyoming and the pair arranges to meet, discovering that time has intensified their eloquent bond. “ A RIVETING THRILLER. ” The incessant tag of “the gay Western” Larry King “A popcorn movie with a vodka chaser... offends; groundbreaking is more like it. Nuanced sentiment and genuine affection A REALLY STRONG VODKA CHASER.” brand this as one of the most memorable KENNETH TURAN films of the year. Rated R for adult themes and sexuality. 2 hours, 14 minutes. -- J.A. (Reviewed Dec. 16, 2005)

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(continued from previous page) FIND OUT WHY. have left their ghostly mark. Rated: R for strong language and violence. 1 hour, 53 Dianetics explains in detail the source minutes. -- J.A. (Reviewed Feb. 17, 2006) of your failed relationships and what you can do about it. Mrs. Henderson Presents ✭✭ (Guild) Dame Judi Dench headlines this Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental English World War II-era comedy that can’t or won’t settle on a consistent Health by L. Ron Hubbard has been an theme. Laura Henderson (Dench) is international bestseller for over 50 years for a newly widowed matron with plenty just two reasons: of money and nothing but time on her hands. Determined to find a dazzling 1. It makes sense. hobby, Mrs. Henderson impulsively pur- 2. It works. chases an old theater with the intention of mounting an old-fashioned revue. Mrs. Henderson hires bon vivant theater man- Available in paperback $7.99 + tax. Buy it. Read it. Use it. ager Vivian Van Damm (Bob Hoskins) to Call (650)969-5262 to order your © 2006 CSMV. All Rights Reserved. take the reins of the Windmill Theater and copy. All orders shipped within 24 DIANETICS is a trademark and service mark owned by Religious Technology Center and are they’re off to the races. The revue is an hours, postage paid. used with its permission. Printed in the USA. instant success but the thrill is short-lived as the turbulent political situation takes its toll on ticket sales. Henderson and Van Damm need more than vigor and enthusiasm to fill the Windmill. When all else fails...take your clothes off. Unfortunately, as the story’s disjointed perspective widens the energy dwindles and the film loses focus. Rated: R for frontal nudity and mild sexuality. 1 hour, 42 minutes. -- J.A. (Reviewed Jan. 13, 2006)

Nanny McPhee ✭✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) Emma Thomp- son headlines and highlights this en- chanting crowd-pleaser based on the popular “Nurse Mathilda” books by Christianna Brand. It’s “Sound of Music” redux at the Brown household deep in the English countryside. Mom has recently passed away leaving the befuddled Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) with seven clever but very naughty children to care for. Just as the umpteenth consecutive nanny runs screaming from the house the unsettling and startlingly homely Nanny McPhee (Thompson) appears, cool as tepid tea and ready to tame Brown’s exceedingly unruly lot. Chaos ensues from every angle as Nanny works her curious sorcery to bring the Brown clan around. Quirky, sweet and charming. Rated: PG for magi- cal intensity. 1 hour, 37 minutes. -- J.A. (Reviewed Jan. 27, 2006)

The Pink Panther ✭✭1/2 (Century 16, Century 12) Steve Martin tongue-twists and pratfalls into the role of clueless Inspector Jacques Clouseau with joie de vivre. In between running gags, Martin and co-screenwriter Len Blum (“Private Parts”) have crafted an amusing missing diamond-murder mystery with a twist. It’s sudden death on the soccer field. A miracle kick gives France the win over the Chinese team, but the flashy French coach dies from a poisoned dart. Mon Dieu! The Pink Panther diamond ring is missing from his finger. Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Kevin Kline) has an agenda that Stratford School is opening involves promoting a small-town police officer -- the village idiot -- to investigate the case. Enter Clouseau. The pain-and- destruction humor won’t tickle everyone a new preschool and elementary as pink as the cartoon character but still provides some good escapist fare. Rated PG for occasional crude and suggestive school in Palo Alto! humor and language. 1 hour, 32 minutes. -- S.T. (Reviewed Feb. 10, 2006) To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, Transamerica ✭✭✭1/2 please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected]. (Cinearts) Felicity Huffman earns every gilded inch of her recently acquired Golden Globe (not to mention her Oscar nomination) for her portrayal of a trans- gendered male getting up close and personal with his feminine side. Bree Osborne (Huffman) is a pre-operative transsexual impatiently waiting for the day when her new physical self can join her psyche in spiritual harmony. Fate deals Bree a nasty hand when a caller informs her that an old love affair resulted in a son (Kevin Segers as Toby), who is holed up in a New York City jail for turning tricks. Bree chooses to ignore the information but her therapist (Elizabeth PeÒa) will not, insist- ing that Bree tie up her emotional loose ends before she will sign off on her sex re-assignment surgery. The film circum- vents treacly lessons in tolerance and re- wards itself with the resonance of re-birth and second chances. Rated: R for intense adult situations. 1 hour, 43 minutes. -- J.A. (Reviewed Jan. 27, 2006)

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Call 723- music director of the Lincoln Center Jazz com, click on “Master Community Calendar,” and then click on “Submit Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 2720. music.stanford.edu/events/calen Orchestra, for an evening of original com- a listing.” Listings are published in the papers on a space-available positions. $10 general/ $5 student. Din- Main St., Los Altos. Call 941-7969. dar.html. basis. Filoli 30th Anniversary Opening Event: Dorian Michael, Fingerstyle Acoustic kelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Ave., Stanford. Call 723-2720. music.stanford. As Time Goes By-Reflections of Filoli Guitar House Concert “Contemporary edu/events/calendar.html. Features a diverse range of programs an traditional” music that has grown from NEWS. 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Call Alto, CA 94301. ext. 508. www.filoli.org. College Gospel Choir directed by Ter- 723-2720. music.stanford.edu/events/ rance Kelly presents its 17th annual con- calendar.html. Benefits cert featuring Maranatha Christian Center QUESTIONS? If you have questions, call the reception desk at the “Hungarian Rhapsody” Benefiting The Gospel Choir, Foothill College Mass Choir Stanford Wind Ensemble: Giancarlo Aq- Palo Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) Peninsula Women’s Chorus. Feb. 25, uilanti, conductor Sat., Feb. 25, 8 p.m. David Wells, Kelly Takunda Orphan Proj- 326-8210. After hours, you may press zero and leave a message in 6:30-10:30 p.m. Benefit drawing, silent ect and Dr. Baomi Butts. Sat., Feb. 25, 7 The ensemble prepares for their summer auction, Hungarian-themed dinner buf- p.m. $12/$8 seniors. Smithwick Theater, tour of the Iberian Peninsula with Cham- the general mailbox. fet, complimentary wine, and dessert. 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Call 526-7014. http:// edu/events/calendar.html. act play written and performed by Carl dents/seniors. Tickets available only at Auditions library.ci.mtnview.ca.us/. Ray. A chronicle of an African-American the door the evening of the performance. Wet Ink: Stanford Undergraduate Com- Auditions for Summer Conservatory position Concert Sat., Feb. 25, 2:30 p.m. who came to forgiveness after stark trag- Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m.; March 4, 10:30 a.m.; A presentation of new music composi- edy, suffering and comedy. Sat., March March 9, 3:45 p.m.; March 25, 10:30 a.m..; tions by Stanford Undergraduate Com- 4, 7:30 p.m. $30. Benefits educational April 1, 10:30 a.m.; April 4, 3:45 p.m.; April OF NOTE posers. The compositions span a variety programs for Black youth. Sponsored by 21, 3:45 p.m.; May 2, 3:45 p.m.; May 6, of styles and techniques from Pop to Ex- Thomas Merton Center of Palo Alto. Cub- 10:30 a.m.; May 25, 3:45 p.m.; June 3, perimental. Featured composers Peter berley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, 10:30 a.m.; June 7, 3:45 p.m.; June 16, Deutsch, Spartacus Locus and others. Palo Alto. Call 704-8002. www.thomas 3:45 p.m. Open to ages 10 through High Free. Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen merton.org. School. Program runs Tuesdays-Fridays, Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. music. “Inherit the Wind” By Jerome Lawrence June 20-July 28. Participants learn about stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. and Robert Lee, director Roxane Ashe. acting, music, dance, costume and set Through Feb. 25. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., design, and act in a play. Call for more Live Music 2 p.m. Tickets $15-$20. Produced by audition dates. Palo Alto Children’s The- Aja Vu A tribute to Steely Dan, plus Alien Coastal Repertory Theatre. Inspired by atre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call Cowboys. Fri., Feb. 24, $12 advance/$14 the real-life drama when John Scopes 463-4930. at the door. Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, broke state law by teaching Darwin’s Harmony Singing Lessons Men interest- Redwood City. Call 369-4119. www.fox Theory of Evolution. Coastal Repertory ed in learning how to sing in the Barber- dream.com. Theatre, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay. shop Harmony style are invited to audition Mardi Gras Jazz Dance The “And That’s “Manon Lescaut” West Bay Opera con- for singing lessons and rehearsal with the Jazz” Band will be performing Sun., Feb. tinues its 50th Season Celebration with a Peninsulaires Chorus. Tuesdays through 26, 1-5 p.m. $15/$10 members. Musi- premiere production of “Manon Lescaut” Feb., 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to cians invited to join. Palo Alto Elks Lodge, by Giacomo Puccini. Feb. 24-25, 8 p.m.; observe prior to auditioning. Free. Cub- 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 368- Feb. 26, 2 p.m. $50, except Fri., Feb. 24. berley Community Center, 4000 Middle- 2462. www.SouthBayJazz.org. $46. Youth and students with ID are half field Rd., Palo Alto. Call (408) 867-3798. New Century Chamber Orchestra Mozart price. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middle- www.barbershop-harmony.org. Divertimento K.136. Dvorak Serenade field Road, Palo Alto. Call 424-9999. Op.22 in E major. Gang Situ Concerto www.wbopera.org. Exhibits for Cello, Robin Bonnell, cello. Feb. 24, “Pear Slices” Eight short new works by American ABC: Childhood in 19th Cen- 8 p.m. $42/$28 Students half price. St. members of the Pear Playwrights Guild. tury America The exhibit explores the Marks Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Through 26. See website for details. Di- subject of childhood and its relation- Ave., Palo Alto. Call (415) 357-1111. www. rected by Shannon Stowe and Troy John- ship to the American quest for national ncco.org. son. The Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear identity during the 19th century. Works Piano Recital by Dr. Namik Sultanov Ave., Mountain View. www.thepear.org. by Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, Eas- Featuring works by Schubert-Liszt, “She In Absence of Love and Death” man Johnson and others. Through May Amirov, Chopin, and Schumann. Fri., Feb. She-a lonely lover, an irreverent daughter, 7. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, 24, 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation at and a rebellious daughter-is the obsession Stanford. Call 723-4177. www.stanford. the door. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, of jazz musicians, and lives in a world of edu/dept/ccva. 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. melodies and double lives. March 1-4, 8 Art Dialogues Free docent lead tours Redwood City Blues Jam Wed., March 8, p.m. Tickets: $8 students/$10 seniors/$15 Saturdays, 2 p.m. Through April 29; no 7 p.m. Free. Hosted by Kenny “Blue” Ray. general. Group discounts available. Pigott tour April 15. Call 329-2370 to arrange Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. Theater, 551 Serra Mall , Stanford. Call a tour. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 New- Call 369-4119. www.foxdream.com. 723-2576. drama.stanford.edu. ell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. www. Savvy Cellar Saturday Wine and Jazz “The Heidi Chronicles” by Wendy Was- cityofpaloalto.org/community-services/ Images of Central Asia Series Live Jazz with Robin Hood Duo. serstein Follows Heidi Holland from high ac-index.html. British painter Judith Cain’s travels in the former Soviet republic of Sat. Feb. 25, 8-11 p.m. Free. Savvy Cellar school in the 1960s to her career as a Art Exhibit Exhibit of California Plein Wine Bar and Wine Shop, 2048 Broad- art historian over 20 years later. Thu.-Sat., Air Landscape paintings. Through Feb. Kazakhstan are the inspiration for her new exhibit, “Being in Place: way St., Redwood City. Call 363-8737. 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Through March 19. 28. By Bay Area Contemporary Plein Air Landscapes of Central Asia,” which opens March 3 at the Chelsea www.savvycellar.com. $10-$20. Dragon Productions Theatre, Circle. Mike’s Cafe, 150 Middlefield Rd., Art Gallery. Pictured is “In and Around Almaty,” a 2004 acrylic The Bingtones plus Wendy Waller Sat., 539 Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 493-2006. Menlo Park. Call 906-2045. www.bayar on canvas. The exhibit runs through April 30 at the gallery at 440 Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $16 advance/$18 at the www.dragonproductions.net. ea-pleinair.com. Kipling St. in Palo Alto, with an artist talk scheduled for 6:30 p.m. door. Performing “Rhythmic Nightmare “Urinetown” Foothill Music Theatre pres- Art Exhibit “Life on Edge” Recent paint- Music with a Soul.” Little Fox, 2209 ents a tale of greed, corruption, and love ings by Ming Jing Wang, featuring oil March 2 (RSVP requested). For more information, call (650) 324- Broadway, Redwood City. Call 369-4119. in a time when water is worth its weight paintings of his travels to Tibet and lives of 4450 or go to www.chelseaartgallery.com. www.foxdream.com. in gold. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; Tibetan people. Also showing his recent Sat., March 11, 2 p.m. $10-$24. Through portrait work. Through March 31. Stan- March 12. Foothill College, 12345 El (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 25 but two are used most. Flat top lenses have the reading area of the lens clearly defined by a semicircle at Goings On EEYEYE the bottom and provide the widest reading. Progressive lenses have no line at all, just a gradual (continuedford Law School, from previous555 Nathan page) Abbott Wy., CCAREARE transition between the various sections of the lens. Stanford. www.mwangmd.com. 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2005-06 The Beauty in Landscape and Water By FIFTIETH SEASON photographer Meggi Raeder. Mon.-Thu., WEST 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. BAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Free. ASSESSING KATRINA: Through March 13. Institute of Transper- Opera sonal Psychology, 1069 E. Meadow Cir- cle, Palo Alto. Call 493-4430 x254. www. HENRY AND MARIA HOLT, Founders Rebuild or Abandon? itp.edu. “The Displaced Past” Presented by The Canada College Art Department. An art -ONDAY &EBRUARY 0- exhibit featuring local artist and Canada College alumni Miriam Hitchcock. The "RAUN(ALL'EOCORNER "UILDING 2OOM drawings in the exhibit address issues of 3TANFORD5NIVERSITY BY GIACOMO PUCCINI memory, the interruption of life, and the (IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH TITLES) resulting aftermath. Through March 10. Canada College Main Theater, 4200 Farm 3ESSION#HAIR Hill Blvd., Redwood City. Call 306-3343. www.canadacollege.edu. "UZZ4HOMPSON The Year of the Dog: Gung Hay Fat Choy $IRECTOR 7OODS)NSTITUTEFORTHE%NVIRONMENTAT3TANFORD Large-scale watercolor paintings of Si- belius, the faithful pet Vizsla of Palo Alto artist and musician Geri McGilvray. On 3PEAKERS exhibit March 1-31. Daily 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Books Inc. Cafe Gallery, 301 Castro +ENNETH4OPPING St., Mountain View. Call 328-2416. 0RESIDENT 4OPPING!SSOCIATES)NTERNATIONAL Unbecoming: First Year MFA Exhibition Unbecoming features the art work of first h4HE0HOENIX0RINCIPLE 4HE"IRTHAND2EBIRTHOF#ITIESv year Stanford MFA students, Binta Ayofe- mi, Chris Bell, Julie Chang, Kamau Patton $AVID3YKORA and Heather Sparks. Through March 4; %XPONENT&AILURE!NALYSIS!SSOCIATES opening reception Tue., March 21, 5:30- h7HERE$O7E3TAND7ITH4HE,EVEESAND&LOODWALLS v 7:30 p.m. Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery, 419 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call ,AWRENCE"OBO 723-3404. art.stanford.edu. -ARTIN,UTHER+ING *R#ENTENNIAL0ROFESSOR 3TANFORD5NIVERSITY Under The Surface A group of six pho- h2EMEMBERINGTHE6ICTIMSv tographers, who collaborate through the CONDUCTOR STAGE DIRECTOR web, are now showing images created MATTHIAS KUNTZSCH DAVID OSTWALD using alternative camera techniques, pinhole and toy cameras or lens babies FEBRUARY 18, 24, 25 • 8:00 PM used with a digital camera. On display through Feb. 27, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 FEBRUARY 19, 26 • 2:00 PM p.m.. Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto. LUCIE STERN THEATRE Tickets $50 Talks/Authors Middlefield Road at Melville, Palo Alto Youth & Students $25 After the Ruins: Photos of the SF Earth- quake and Fire, Classes w/o Quizzes Arts Lecture Thu., March 2, 7 p.m. Kay For tickets call the West Bay Opera Box Office Payne, Fine Arts Museums of SF discuss- 221 Lambert Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 • 650-424-9999 es works by Arnold Genthe and Ansel Ad- Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ams’ prints from negatives. Images cap- Tickets may also be purchased online at www.wbopera.org ture smoldering ruins, recovery efforts, Sponsored by the Stanford School of Earth Science, Woods Institute for the Environment, tent cities. Tickets $10/$8. Pre-purchase Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Stanford Continuing Studies or available at the door 1 hour prior to Exclusive media sponsors and . event. Community School of Music and &REEAND/PENTOTHEPUBLIC Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio

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Circle, Mountain View. Call 917-6800, ext. for Pre-K-5th grade. Klutz prizes in each and Fridays. $20 for Avenidas mem- St. Elizabeth 335. www.arts4all.org. age group. Certified 8K and 1-mile. Entry bers/$25 for non-members. Appointment Author Taylor Branch Will talk about his fees $12 kids/$22 8K/$18 1-mile by Feb. required, call 289-5400 Avenidas, 450 latest book, “At Canaan’s Edge: America 25; includes t-shirt. Race is March 4. For Bryant St., Palo Alto. www.avenidas.org. in the Kings Years, 1965-1968.” Feb. 24, more information see website or call race Podiatry Foot care and information adults 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino hotline at 599-3434. Juana Briones El- 50 and older. Second Wednesday and Real, Menlo Park. www.keplers.com. ementary, 4100 Orme St., Palo Alto. Call Fridays, monthly. $32/$37. For appoint- Ayelet Waldman Will discuss her novel 856-6778. www.juanarun.org. ment call 289-5400. Avenidas, 450 Bry- “Love and Other Impossible Pursuits.” ant St., Palo Alto. www.avenidas.org. Wed., March 1, 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Books Family and Kids Reiki Eastern healing therapy adults 50 Baby Storytime For babies 6-18 months and Magazines, 1010 El Camino Real, and older. $15. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.- and their caregivers. Tuesdays, through Menlo Park. www.keplers.com. noon. Appointments required, call 289- March 7, 11 a.m. Main Library, 1213 New- 5400. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo BoomerTech: Self-Directed Healthcare ell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2436. www. 11th Alto. www.avenidas.org. Intel’s Digital Health Research Lab will cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids-teens. discuss and demonstrate, with a panel, Mindful Parenting: Grace Amidst the annual the opportunities in self directed health- Health Chaos presented by the Parent’s Club care systems market. Tue., Feb. 28, Breast Cancer Session A physician of Palo Alto and Menlo Park Dr. Amy 6-8:30 p.m. $15 in advance/$20 at the and a therapist address medical ques- Saltzman will use the practice of mindful- door. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosatti, tions and concerns of breast cancer ness to explore the territory of parenting. A Benefit 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto. Call 854- patients, family, and friends. Free admis- Tue., Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Free for mem- 1146. www.mitcnc.org/Events_Single. sion. Thursdays, through March, 5:30-7 bers/$5 for guests. Lucie Stern Commu- asp?eventID=1205. p.m. Community Breast Health Project, nity Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Golf Tournament Christensen Fund Distinguished Visit- 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. Alto. Call 306-8182. www.pampclub. www.cbhp.org. ing Lecture Paul Goldberger, Dean of org. for St. Elizabeth Seton School Parsons New School for Design and Increasing Memory to Improve Job Per- Preschool Storytime For children ages Architecture Critic for “The New Yorker” formance Class will explore the myths 3-5. Fridays, 11 a.m. Mitchell Park Li- presents a special lecture entitled, “After and the realities of memory use, main- brary, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. the World Trade Center and Katrina: Re- tenance, and enhancement. Presented Stanford Golf Course Call 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/ thinking the City for Our Time.” March 2, by Health Improvement Program. Wed., library/kids-teens. 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Department March 1, noon-1:15 p.m. $15. Hoover Pa- Monday, May 15, 2006 of Art and Art History. Annenberg Audi- Preschool Storytime For children ages vilion, 211 Quarry Rd, Stanford. Call 725- torium, 419 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. art. 3-5. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Main Library, 1213 4416. hip.stanford.edu. stanford.edu. Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2436. 11 AM Shotgun www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids- Classes/Workshops Humanist Forum “Who Is Sally Hem- teens. Blueberries and Raspberries Sat., mings,” Meg Bowman tells the story of Preschool Storytime For children ages Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $23. With For information, Sally Hemmings from Sally Hemming’s Nancy Garrison. Topics include special own perspective. Sun., Feb. 26, 11 a.m. 3-5. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. College Ter- race Library, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo soil preparations, best varieties for the Mitchell Park Center, 3800 Middlefield Peninsula and South Bay, and raspberry call Carolyn Brennan Rd., Palo Alto. Call 328-6659. www.hu Alto. Call 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto. org/library/kids-teens. trellising techniques. Pre-registration re- manists.org. quested. Common Ground, 559 College Toddler Storytime For children ages (650) 494-0824 Jane Midgley Presents “Women and the Ave., Palo Alto. Call 493-6072. www. 18 months to 3 years. Fridays, 10 a.m. US Budget” Thu., March 2, 7:30 p.m. Pol- commongroundinpaloalto.org. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield icy analyst Jane Midgley will speak about Classes at Little House “Having Fun *Sponsors needed - various levels available and sign her book. Sponsored by PPJC Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2436. www. cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids-teens. with Language:” Fridays, Feb. 24-March and WILPF. Free. Unitarian Universalist 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call (800) 660-8639 St. Elizabeth Seton School is a Catholic Community Toddler Storytime For children ages 18 Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston for fees. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., months to 3 years, Mondays, 10 and 11 school that offers a realistic private school choice for Rd., Palo Alto. Call 326-8837. www. Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.penin a.m. Main Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo peaceandjustice.org. sulavolunteers.org. East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park families. Seton’s Kepler’s Fiction Book Club “Continental Alto. Call 329-2436. www.cityofpaloalto. org/library/kids-teens. Clothes Makeover Learn how to recycle doors are open to all students regardless of their Drift” by Russell Banks will be discussed vintage finds or something already owned Winter Tracking Sun., Feb. 26, 1-3:30 with Molly McCall as the moderator. with simple alterations. Home Economist p.m. With docents Keith Johnsgard and ethnic, religious and socio-economic background. Mon., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Books, will teach the basics of hemming, sewing Jack Zirker. Learn to identify and differ- 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. www. on buttons, adjusting side seams, mend- entiate mammal tracks. The hike is about keplers.com. ing holes and tears. Tuesdays, Feb. 28- 2 fairly flat miles that may include muddy NASA Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield March 21. JL Stanford Middle School, areas. Bring kids for their merit badges in Currently Chief of Robotics for the Astro- 480 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto. Call 856- tracking. Meet at the Caltrans vista point. naut Office at Johnson Space Center, will 7958. wwwpaadultschool.org. speak about his space shuttle missions, Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Call 691-1200. www.openspace.org. Edible Landscaping Sat., March 4, 10:30 space walks, and his work on the Inter- a.m.-2:30 p.m. $35. With Maureen De- national Space Station to students and Seniors Combe. Learn how to use landscape parents. Sponsored by the Menlo Park Acupuncture Appointments Mondays, design principles to create an attractive District PTO Council. Thu., March 2, 7 call 289-5400. $20. Avenidas, 450 Bryant edible garden. Bring lunch. Carpool to a p.m. Hillview Middle School, 1100 Elder St., Palo Alto. www.avenidas.org. local garden in the afternoon. Pre-regis- Ave., Menlo Park. Blood Pressure Screening Free blood tration requested. Common Ground, 559 Reader’s Theater Actress/director Bar- pressure screening by volunteer regis- College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 493-6072. bara Bentkowsky reads works by August tered nurses. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. www.commongroundinpaloalto.org. “THE BUSINESS OF HEALTHY FAMILIES” Wilson and Arthur Miller. Thursdays, Drop-in basis. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Flamenco Dance Class Beginner class March 4, 2006, 10am – 2pm through March 23, 2 p.m. Jewish Com- FREE ADMISSION! Palo Alto. Call 289-5423. www.avenidas. for all ages. Ongoing Mondays, 7:45-9 N TO PUBLIC! Cubberley Community Center munity Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, org. p.m. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 OPE Palo Alto. Call 493-9400. www.paloal 4000 Middleﬁeld Rd., Palo Alto Durable Medical Equipment Loan Clos- Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call (415) 468- tojcc.org. 6734. www.flamenco-academy.com. et Free short-tem loans of medical equip- ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS! PRIZE DRAWINGS! Reparations: A Presentation and Dis- ment such as walkers, wheelchairs, por- How to Be a Good Leader Class Sat., cussion State Reparations Chair Marie table commode and other things. Daily. Feb. 25, 10 a.m-1 p.m. $30. Ananda, Helmet Fitting • Bike Licensing (bike must be present) • Spinning Bikes • Child Davis will discuss past and present ef- Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 323- Safety Station• Stroke Risk Assessment • Asthma Screening • Emergency Pre- forts to get reparations for descendents 289-5423. 3363. www.anandapaloalto.org. paredness Kit • Putting Green • Personal Training Equipment • Skin Care Demon- of African and Black American slaves. Games and Fun “Duplicate Bridge” Mon- Introduction to the Woodland Garden stration • Spinal Screening Exam • Martial Art Demonstration • Summer Camp & Tue., Feb. 28, noon-1 p.m. Canada Col- Topics covered will include plant selec- lege, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. Call days, 2:45-4 p.m. $2 members/$5 non- Aquatic Program Information members; “Pinochle” Wednesdays, 1-4 tion, layout and design. Plants in bloom 306-3373. www.canadacollege.edu. will include hellebores, creeping forget- p.m. $.50 cents; “Mah Jong” Thursdaysm Palo Alto Mayor - Judy Kleinberg (1:30pm - 2:00pm) • Stanford Football Players Stanford’s “Assessing Katrina” Panel 2-4 p.m. $1 non-members; “Bingo” Fri- me-knots, and many camellias. $25 for Mon., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Experts will dis- days, 1:30-4 p.m. $.50 cents/card. Little members/$35 for non-members. Call or Fire Truck (11am - 12) • Police Car (12 -2pm)• Toyota’s Hybrid Cars cuss “Rebuild or Abandon?” Braun Cor- House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call see website for tickets. Sat., Feb 25, 9:30- ner, Geocorner, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers. 11:30 a.m. Filoli, 86 Canada Rd., Wood- HEALTH EXPO’06 IS FEATURING THREE DYNAMIC DISCUSSIONS: Call 725-4395. org. side. Call 364-8300, ext. 508. www.filoli. “Breast Health Awareness” Stanford-Berkeley Lecture Series To March Wednesday Forums 11 a.m. March org. “LifeSkills” commemorate 100th anniversary of the 1: “Total Brain Fitness”; March 8: “Senior Meditative Yoga Yoga in the Bihar “Healthy Life Style Balance in a Fast Pace World” Great San Francisco Earthquake. Lec- Memoirs”; March 15: “The Upside of Ag- School tradition taught by Andrea Lenox. tures on Historical and Social Perspec- ing”; March 22: “Facing Reality”; March Feb. 27-April 12. Mondays, 6:15-7:45 p.m. tives of the 1906 Earthquake, beginning Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Unity Church, 29: “Awareness Through Movement: The Gift bag sponsor: Co-sponsors: at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28: Kathleen Tierney, Feldenkrais Method.” Free. Little House, 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 857- professor of sociology, University of Colo- 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326- 0919. rado. Kresge Auditorium, 559 Nathan Ab- 2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org. Seed Starting Workshop Sat., March 4, Endorsed by: Palo Alto Uniﬁed School District - PTA Council, Palo Alto Adult School; bot Way, Stanford. Call 723-9296. Massage and Reflexology A 30 minute 1-3 p.m. Master gardeners Arline Deh- League of Women Voters of Palo Alto; American Association of University Women (Palo Alto 10th Annual Juana Run A set of races branch); Avenidas massage or reflexology treatment for (continued on next page) for the whole family and runners. Runs adults 50 and older. 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(continuedlinger and Rosal from ieprevious Shepherd page) offer a free Chayim, 4161 Alma, Palo Alto. Call 813- “Invasion of the Thistle Snatchers” Vol- Vulture Tails n’ Trail Tales Sat., March 4, Support Groups hands-on workshop on how to start 9094. www.etzchayim.org. unteer opportunities, community service 3-5 p.m. With docents Lucy Proulx and Breast Cancer Couples Support Group seeds and raise healthy seedlings. El- Monday Movies 1 p.m. Feb. 27: “Mil- and hours. Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to rid Jim Rea. A leisurely-paced stroll, travel- Explores issues that arise for couples eanor Pardee Park, 851 Center Dr., Palo lions.” $1 members/$2 non-members. Foothills Park of various invasive weeds ing about 0.6 miles each way. People dealing with breast cancer. Spouses/ Alto. Call (408) 282-3105. www.master Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo and broom. Bring gloves, hiking boots in wheelchairs and strollers welcome. partners of breast cancer patients are gardeners.org. Park. 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March 2: “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” a.m.-9:30 a.m. With docents Karen De- Clubs/Meetings and our “ecological overshoot.; “Gone www.cbhp.org. 7:30 p.m.; “To Have and Have Not” 5:40 Mello, Jan Hintermeister, Debbi Brusco, Little House Book Club Meets Wed., Tomorrow: Hidden Life of Garbage” Gar- and 9:45 p.m.; March 5: “Treasure of the and Katherine Greene. A look for owls March 1, 1 p.m. The book to be dis- Breast Cancer DCIS Support Group For bage issues from the 1800’s to today.; Sierra Madre” 3:25 and 7:30 p.m.; “To on this moderate 4-mile hike. Wear quiet cussed is Bill Bryso’s “Made in America.” women diagnosed with Ductal Carci- “Vanishing Ice,” Melting glaciers are di- Have and Have Not” 5:40 and 9:45 p.m. clothing and bring a flashlight with a red Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo noma In Situ. Facilitated by Merry Astor. minishing the earth’s fresh water supply Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave., filter or cellophane covering if you have Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol Free admission. Every other Thursday, and threatening to kill millions in the next Palo Alto. Call 324-3700. www.stanford it. Reservations are required Monte Bello unteers.org. noon-1:15 p.m. Through February. Com- few decades. Feb. 24. Unitarian Univer- theatre.org. Open Space Preserve. Call 691-1200. Volunteers munity Breast Health Project, 545 Bry- salist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charles- www.openspace.org. ant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. www. ton Rd., Palo Alto. Call 283-3797. www. Winter Documentary Film Series On Gamble Garden Tour Volunteers Gamble Palo Alto Run Club Trail Run A 11.2 mile, cbhp.org. worldcentric.org. Economic Justice and Environmental Garden seeks volunteers for its Spring Sustainability. Feb. 24, March 10 and 24, 5.8 or 7.3 mile run. Meet at the Skyline Jewish History in the Movies Ancient Is- Garden Tour April 28-29. 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Call 808-4604. www. mission. 2nd and 4th Mondays monthly, League during their spring season. Ages Signs of Spring Sun., Feb. 26, 10 a.m.- pathwayshealth.org. 9-15. Beginner and intermediate leagues 5-6:30 p.m. CBHP or Stanford Cancer noon. With docents Paul Vadopalas and Palo Alto Stanford Heritage Docent available. Saturdays, April 22-June 10. Kandis Scott. Leisurely-paced, 4-mile Center, Call for address, Palo Alto. Call Training Sessions cover tour presenta- 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. Mike’s Bikes introduces See website for registration and more hike and search for hound’s tongue, milk- information. Cubberley Tennis Courts, tion, archive research and the early his- 90-day same as cash ﬁnancing! maids, and fetid adder’s tongue. Pulgas tory of Palo Alto. Application deadline Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. www. Ridge Open Space Preserve. Call 691- Group To discuss issues such as: con- Apply easily at MikesBikes.com. paloaltotennis.com. March 10. 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Woodside Vineyards, 8 new plays Ridge, Thomas Fogarty, Bonny Doon, Martella and Storrs wineries pouring. by the Directed by and Katrina: Tickets available at Mountain House Restaurant. Pre-event $25/$30 at the Pear Playwrights Guild Troy Johnson & Shannon Stowe door or call 712-7180. Mountain House 650•254•1148 Rethinking the City Restaurant, 13808 Skyline Blvd., Wood- 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K side. Call 726-8123. www.cabrillo.k12. www.thepear.org Mountain View, CA for Our Time ca.us/kingsmountain. Mardi Gras Pancake Supper to Ben- efit Katrina Victims Tue., Feb. 28, 5- 7:30 p.m. $5/adult, $3/child, $15/family. Thursday Games and activity tickets available. To Buddy Days at YCIS! benefit Katrina-damaged First Presbyte- 2 March 2006 rian Church of New Orleans. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Learn first hand what bilingual education is all about! Drive, Palo Alto. Call 494-1760. www.cov 7:30 pm enantpresbyterian.net. 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Page 28 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports CCS GIRLS' BASKETBALL Shorts Palo Alto HOOP HONOR . . . Jordan Middle moves on School finished second but had the Most Valuable Player in the 42nd annual Atherton Lions Club/ SANCRA Boys 8th Grade Basket- with defense ball Tournament that wrapped up Sunday in Palo Alto. Kevin Brown Vikings post a 63-25 victory led Jordan to three victories in the to reach section quarterfinals two-day tournament at the Cub- berley Community Center before by Nathan Kurz Jordan was edged by St. Simon alo Alto coach Scott Peters yelled at freshman of Los Altos in the championship Rachael Pecota after she picked up a ticky- game Sunday, 50-48. Brown P tack foul midway through the Vikings’ vic- was named to the five-man all- tory over North Monterey County. “Don’t reach!” he tournament first team in addition screamed. to earning MVP honors. Jordan Never mind that Palo Alto was leading by double- opened with a 45-30 win over digits and racking up steal after steal with its supe- Parkside (San Bruno), then beat rior athleticism. Pecota just threw up her arms and Rolling Hills (Campbell), 56-34 smiled. and edged St. Christopher (San It was that kind of night Jose) in the semifinals, 45-40. for fourth-seeded Palo Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Alto (24-4), which, after School won its opener over Arm- grounding the Condors, strong (Belmont), 54-15, before 63-25, will face fifth- falling to St. Christopher, 47-38, seeded Leland (19-8) in a and losing to Rolling Hills in the quarterfinal game Satur- consolation bracket, 46-39. Hill- day at Oak Grove at 2:45 view of Menlo Park dropped its p.m. The Chargers han- opener to Rolling Hills, 34-31, be- dled underdog Lynbrook, fore beating Parkside, 47-35 and 48-29, and enter the con- then Armstrong, 35-26, before test having won eight of falling to Taylor (Millbrae), 43-30. their past nine. Wednesday night, OF LOCAL NOTE . . . The Palo Palo Alto’s defense over- Alto ‘95 Blue, a Class I boys’ whelmed North Monterey 11-under CYSA team from the County. The Vikings’ Kyle Terada Palo Alto Soccer Club, reached coaching staff noticed the semifinals of the NorCal on film that the Condors State Cup on Sunday before lacked proficient ball han- finally falling. The squad upset dlers, so they decided to Pecota (left) and Bre Danville’s Mustang Xplosion in press their opponents re- Clay celebrate. penalty kicks following a 1-1 tie lentlessly. As a result, Palo in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Kyle Terada Alto had 16 steals and forced 23 Condor turnovers. The teams played two overtime “Our key is defense,” Peters said. “We have tried to periods before it went to penalty win with defense all year. We felt they couldn’t handle kicks. That put the ‘95 Blue into our pressure.” the semifinals on Sunday, where it Palo Alto freshman Rachael Pecota drives for two of her 14 points to help the Vikings to a lost to the Mustang Flash of Dan- 63-25 victory over North Monterey County in the first round of the CCS Division II playoffs. (continued on page 30 ville, 1-0.

OAKS’ CORNER . . . Sopho- CCS BOYS' BASKETBALL more guard Kepua Lee scored a game-high 29 points, setting a Menlo College women’s basket- Shocking end to Gunn’s ball single-season record and the 11th-ranked Oaks won their first California Pacific Conference title season in surprise opener in six years with an 80-38 victory. by Keith Peters Fremont-Sunnyvale tournament in 2003. t wasn’t supposed to end like this, not And don’t forget the Titans had romped to ON THE AIR in the first round of the Central Coast a 70-37 win over Santa Clara earlier this Friday I Section basketball playoffs. season. College baseball: Stanford at Fresno The Gunn High boys, despite their No. “It’s very disappointing to the players, es- St., 6:35 p.m., KZSU(90.1 FM) 6 seed in Division II, supposedly had the pecially for the seniors,” said Gunn coach Prep sports: High School Sports talent and depth to reach the semifinals and Chris Redfield. “I guess we have to begin Focus, 11 p.m., KICU (36), rebroadcast challenge No. 2 seed Mitty for the right to getting ready for next season.” Sunday at 4 p.m. face top-seeded and defending champion Priority No. 1 for 2006-07 will be to Saturday Palo Alto. come up with a defense that will be able to College baseball: Stanford at Fresno The Titans had come so far since last year stop an opposing player who is ripping your St., 1:05 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) and were knocking on the door, especially heart out. Such was the case Wednesday as Womenís basketball: Washington St. at Stanford, 2 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) after winning 12 of their past 14 games and 5-foot-9 senior guard Bryan Ngo scored a Men’s basketball: Stanford at Wash- winning 20 for the first time since 1981. career-high 44 points against Gunn. ington St., 4 p.m., ABC; KNEW (910 AM); Unfortunately for Gunn, 20-8, upstart The Titans tried zone and man-to-man. KZSU (90.1 FM) Santa Clara was doing its own knocking Nothing worked on Ngo. He knocked down Sunday and knocked the Titans right out of the four three-pointers, drove the lane for acro- College baseball: Stanford at Fresno tournament on Wednesday night. In Gunn’s batic layins and made 18 of 18 free throws St., 1:05 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) own gym, no less. while tallying 22 points in each half. Prep sports: Cal-Hi Bay Area, 5:30 Santa Clara’s 79-74 victory was as shock- “We knew he was very good,” Redfield p.m., KRON (4) rebroadcast Monday at ing as the fact the Bruins qualified out of said of Ngo, who scored “just” 23 on Gunn 7 p.m. on Fox Sports Net the weaker SCVAL El Camino Division in the teams’ first meeting. “We talked while Gunn was runnerup to Paly in the about him at halftime, before the game and SPORTS ONLINE De Anza Division race. during the week. Bryan Ngo is an excellent Equally shocking was the fact the 79 player. He had a great game.” For expanded daily coverage of college Keith Peters and prep sports, please see our online points was the most Gunn has given up No single player has scored that many Gunn senior Niel Brennan can’t watch the final moments edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com since allowing 87 to Jesse Bethel in the (continued on page 30 of his team’s CCS loss. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 29 Sports

CCS girls CCS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE (continued from page 29) Saturday winner at Mercy-San Francisco. Palo Alto’s second-round meet- BOYS CCS Division V -- Sacred Heart Prep vs. Fremont Christian, 1 p.m.; Castilleja vs. ing with Leland marks the third CCS Division II -- Palo Alto vs. Wood- St. Francis CCC, 2:45 p.m.; Eastside Prep side at Santa Clara High, 6:15 p.m. consecutive year Palo Alto will vs. St. Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.; Pinewood vs. have played the San Jose school in CCS Division IV -- Menlo vs. San Jose- King’s Academy, 6:15 p.m. the CCS playoffs. Two years ago, Soledad winner at Alvarez High, Salinas Tuesday CCS Division V -- Eastside Prep vs. An- the Vikings beat Leland en route to zar, 1 p.m.; Pinewood vs. Mid-Peninsula, BOYS the school’s first appearance in the 2:45 p.m.; Woodside Priory vs. Sacred Division II and Division IV semifinals sectional semifinals, and last year Heart Prep, 6:15 p.m. All games at De GIRLS Palo Alto lost handily in the first- Anza College. Division II and Division IV semifinals round matchup. GIRLS Wednesday, March 1 CCS Division I -- Menlo-Atherton vs. BOYS “The girls who were here last San Benito at Milpitas High, 6:15 p.m. Division I and Division V semifinals year are excited about the chance,” CCS Division II -- Palo Alto vs. Leland at Peters said. Oak Grove High, 2:45 p.m. GIRLS That’s about all the new coach CCS Division IV -- Menlo-Greenfield Division I and Division V semifinals can say about a year ago, since he wasn’t around. Peters inherited a She still wears a brace on her right an end for the Titans (12-15), there’s talented squad from outgoing coach knee but appears unencumbered plenty to look forward to next sea- Amy Stock and has the Vikings roll- physically and mentally. son with nine players returning. ing at the right time. Before guiding “You come back and play, but Only three seniors -- Leanne Per- Palo Alto into the playoffs, Peters you don’t get that explosiveness ricone, Audrey Pereira and Patty coached at the youth and club team back right away,” Peters said. “I’ve Fung -- are departing. level, meaning his win Wednesday just started seeing her get it back in Pereira closed her high school ca- night represented his first career the last two-to-three weeks.” reer by making four three-pointers playoff win in high school. As a freshman, Pecota has raised for 12 points on Wednesday. Per- Palo Alto has won nine in a row eyebrows. She played her way onto ricone added 11 in her final game, and 20 of its past 21 games and last the varsity team during fall tryouts while freshman Jasmine Evans con- week captured its first outright De and has not disappointed since. tributed 11 points. Evans will lead Anza Division title since 2003 with Perhaps most impressive has been a young and talented squad next a 39-30 victory over Wilcox. ability to mesh well with the seven season that includes fellow fresh- That has a lot to do with the play seniors on the Palo Alto roster. men Sophie Shevick and Rimona of senior Brianna Clay and Pecota. Peters believes his team trans- Cartun. In Palo Alto’s convincing first- formed into its dominating self af- round victory, Clay scored a game- ter a 52-43 loss to Fremont at the Notes: Top-seeded Pinewood high 19 points and had three steals Oak Grove Holiday Classic in early (17-9) strengthened itself for its Kyle Terada and two assists while Pecota added December. CCS title defense with the addition 14 points, six rebounds and three “That loss turned our season of junior guard Tika Koshiyama- steals. around,” Peters said. “It woke our Diaz, who missed the regular sea- Clay looks every much the player girls up.” son while rehabbing offseason knee Palo Alto senior Bre Clay dives past a North Monterey County defender she was last season before she suf- Leigh 52, Gunn 42 surgery. ■ for two of her game-high 19 points in Wednesday’s victory. fered a season-ending knee injury. While a solid season has come to

CCS boys they really believed at that point 14) advanced to a quarterfinal (continued from page 29) they could win it,” Redfield said. game Saturday against No. 4 Anzar The teams traded leads through- (14-10) at De Anza College (1 p.m.) points on Gunn in years, maybe out the fourth quarter until Santa with a 61-27 romp over No. 12 An- decades. And few teams have even Clara went up 75-71 on a folo tip-in chorpoint on Wednesday night. approached the 79 points allowed by Wesley Reynolds. Gunn junior Shakeem Williams scored a ca- Wednesday. Heck, the Titans held guard Bernard Anthony answered reer-high 19 points to lead the Pan- Palo Alto (25-1) to 61 and 57 points with a crucial three-pointer and the thers while fellow juniors Ramon this season during losses to the Vi- Titans trailed by 75-74 with 22.5 Meacham (16) and Mobolaji David kings. seconds to play. (11) also hit double digits. A 16-2 Once Santa Clara got past 60, Gunn pressed fullcourt, but al- third quarter by host Eastside Prep Redfield figured his team was in lowed Santa Clara to throw a base- keyed the victory. trouble. ball pass to a streaking Andrew Third-seeded Mid-Peninsula (20- “We’ve only won one game where Ngo, Bryan’s brother. Gunn’s Peter 3) rolled to a 77-22 win over No. 14 we gave up over 60 points,” said Jordan caught up to Ngo and tipped Pacific Collegiate and will face No. Redfield, alluding to a 76-63 win the ball off the glass to prevent the 11 Pinewood (13-12) on Saturday in over Fremont this season. “That layin, but inadvertently touched the a quarterfinal matchup at De Anza was our barometer this season. If backboard. Instead of calling goal- College at 2:45 p.m. we gave up 60 points, we weren’t tending, officials whistled Jordan Mid-Peninsula got 23 points going to win.” for a technical foul. from junior guard Jamar Williams, One reason why Gunn allowed 20 Jordan took his team-high 26 who sat out most of the second half or more points in three quarters for points to the bench with his fifth after the Dragons had built an in- the first time this season, Redfield foul and Bryan Ngo made both free surmountable 49-11 halftime lead. said, was a lack of helping out on throws for a 77-74 lead with 19.4 Seniors Ben Capon (19 points) and defense. Whenever Ngo drove and seconds left. Kevin O’Farrell (16) took over the dished, there was always an open Santa Clara also retained pos- scoring from there as the Dragons man or two. When Ngo would throw session, forcing Gunn to foul. Ngo won their 15th straight game. a head fake before driving, Gunn made his 43rd and 44th points of the Mid-Peninsula is looking to reach defenders went with the fake. night and Gunn’s dream was over. 21 wins for the first time in school Another factor was the pace of Gunn’s Niel Brennan added 16 history as well as winning three the game, which turned into a track points in his final game, a disap- playoff games for the first time. meet. Ultimately, Gunn lost the pointing ending that was shared by Pinewood advanced with a 40-29 race. fellow seniors Matt Johnson, Mi- win over St. Francis CCC of Wat- “The tempo of the game wasn’t in chael Wong, Nicky La Fleur, Chris sonville. Juniors Nick Fraioli, Tyler our favor,” Redfield said. You, Sam Shevick, Josue Gil and Mosher and Michel Nofal combined Gunn held big early leads, moving Dorian Bertsch. for 31 points. out to a 33-21 advantage in the sec- Returnees will include Jordan, Eighth-seeded Woodside Priory ond quarter before Ngo scored 12 Anthony and David Riley, plus a (14-9) advanced when No. 9 North Kieth Peters straight points. The Bruins forged talented group from the JV team Valley Baptist forfeited, citing a their first tie at 47 with 3:01 left in that went 22-2 this season. conflict with church services. The the third quarter and the race was Panthers now will face No. 1 Sa- on. Division V cred Heart Prep (20-4) on Saturday Gunn junior Peter Jordan (42) scored 26 points, but fouled out in the “Once Santa Clara tied the game, Fifth-seeded Eastside Prep (16- at 6:15 p.m.■ final moments of the Titans’ 79-74 upset loss to Santa Clara. Page 30 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports

STANFORD ROUNDUP STANFORD BASEBALL Stadium Paly grad Stringer opener is has dream come true He makes his starting debut a winner for the Cardinal delayed despite losing a battle with former teammate Williams

Cardinal will play at SJS by Rick Eymer at him as just another batter. I was on Sept. 9 before hosting t used to be that Palo Alto High talking to (former Paly player) Max Navy on Sept. 16 grad David Stringer would look Pinto and he was giving me a few I out to the mound at game time pointers on how to pitch to him. But by Rick Eymer and wish it was him standing there he beat me today. I wanted to look or those who circled Sept. 9 for the national anthem. over at him and smile but he does their calendars for the 2006 After sitting on the bench for a play for the other team.” F Stanford football home opener year, and after two relief appear- Stringer (1-1) did not allow an- with San Jose State, erase that and ances earlier this season, Stringer other Wolf Pack hitter to reach base circle Sept. 16 instead. no longer has to wonder what it until the sixth inning. He retired 14 The grand opening of the new feels like to be standing on the tall- consecutive batters after Williams Stanford Stadium is scheduled for est piece of real estate at Sunken beat out a grounder to deep short Sept. 16, 2006 when the Cardinal Diamond, hat to his chest, facing and walked off the mound with his hosts Navy. Stanford originally had the flag just beyond the center field first career victory. its Sept. 9 game scheduled to unveil fence, the number “39” like a bea- “He earned a start,” Stanford its new stadium. con calling out to Cardinal support- coach Mark Marquess said. “He “The ongoing construction of the ers in the stands. wasn’t highly recruited but he has Stadium has continued at a rapid Stringer has been there; done that. improved. He reminds me a lot of pace,” said Stanford acting Athletic In Stanford’s 5-2 nonconference vic- Jeff Gilmore (20 career wins in two- Director Bill Walsh, “and we’re ex- tory over visiting Nevada on Tues- plus seasons), who threw one inning tremely pleased with the progress. day, he did it with a flourish. his freshman year. If he’s anything It’s projected to be done on time. “It was exciting. Every day I look like Jeff, I’ll take it.” But, in moving the San Jose State at the starting pitcher and wish it The analogy is not that far off. game to Spartan Stadium, we feel was me out there,” Stringer said. Stringer has been working with it gives us that extra week to assure “To listen to the national anthem Gilmore on how to pitch. Hester has ourselves that the stadium will be from that perspective was a dream also noticed the similarity.

100 percent ready. Nicolas Wright come true.” “I know he’s worked with Jeff and “Also, Stanford and San Jose State In his debut as a starter, Stringer then he came out and had one of the have a long tradition of playing foot- turned in a performance worthy of best falls for a pitcher,” Hester said. ball against one another and it’s ap- getting another chance. He took a “He has a reputation for throwing a propriate to have a game at Spartan one-hitter into the sixth and fin- lot of strikes. He has better velocity, Stadium on occasion,” he said.† Palo Alto High grad David Stringer made his debut as a starting pitcher ished with a three-hitter over 5 1/3 a sharper off-speed pitch and he’s Stanford will open the 2006 season a successful one, allowing three hits in Stanford’s 5-2 win on Tuesday. innings, allowing two runs, one more competitive. He’s not intimi- with a road game at Oregon on Sept 2. earned, with no walks and seven dated by batters.” strikeouts. Stringer struck out seven and did Women’s swimming Stringer likely will be back in the not walk a batter in 5 1/3 innings, bullpen this weekend when Stanford leaving after allowing back-to-back Stanford was in a fourth-place (7-3) opens a three-game series at hits with one out in the sixth. His tie following opening day action at Fresno State today at 6:35 p.m. final batter? Williams. the Pac-10 championships in Long The Cardinal starts an extended “It was special because we played Beach on Wednesday. road trip with 10 games in 17 days. together but it’s still a game and I The Cardinal, looking for its third Stanford makes stops at California, couldn’t let him beat me,” Wil- straight conference title, finished San Jose State and USC before a 12- liams said. “I was looking for him fourth in the 800 free relay and fifth day break for exams. Washington but there’s still that competition be- in the 200 medley relay. State comes to Sunken Diamond to tween the teams. Inside I was smil- Arizona and California are tied open Pac-10 play on March 25. ing at him.” for the lead, each with 120 points. Stanford doesn’t leave the state Stringer threw 68 pitches, 51 of The 200 medley relay team of until a trip to Corvallis for a series them strikes. He lowered his ERA Fiona O’Donnell-McCarthy, Kristen with Oregon State beginning April to 2.45. Caverly, Dana Kirk and Alexa Merz 13. “It was a lot easier to go in this recorded a season-best 1:40.98 Ari- “Going on the road makes the sea- time after pitching before,” said zona won the event in 1:39.60. son seem official,” Stanford senior Stringer, who found out he would The 800 free relay team of Brooke catcher John Hester said. “We’ll be start after Stanford beat Texas on Bishop, Elizabeth Durot, Madeline in a different ballpark with differ- Monday. “Hester and (pitching Rovira and Desiree Stahley also ent fans. It will be a challenge for us coach Tom) Kunis did an amaz- swam a season best 7:14.94. Bish- having to work with different ele- ing job. They helped me every step op’s leadoff 1:48.98 was just off her ments. We’ve been at home so long, of the way. The other thing I do is season-best of 1:48.71. California we’ve gotten used to a routine.” when I take the ball I look at the won the race in 7:08.31. Fresno State was picked to win guys and remind myself this is the the Western Athletic Conference. nation’s best defense. It makes it Wrestling Nevada, which features Palo Alto comfortable to pitch.” Stanford hosts the Pac-10 cham- grad Durell Williams, was tabbed Williams, who had two of the pionships on Sunday and Monday for second. three Wolf Pack hits and drove in at Maples Pavilion. The top four “Fresno has good fans and a good a run, transferred into Nevada from finishers in each weight class ad- atmosphere,” Hester said. “It’s a fun Sonoma State. He missed the fall vance to the NCAA championships place to play.” season and is just now getting into in Oklahoma City beginning March Stanford has won 17 of its past the lineup. He’s had 11 plate appear- 16. 20 games against the Bulldogs and ances. hasn’t dropped two in a row to them “It always seemed like he cov- Women’s gymnastics since Jan. 30-31, 1999. ered the whole outfield,” Stringer Stanford (3-1, 9-2) hosts Washing- As for Stringer, he gave up a said. “He was a huge spark plug for ton in the final Pac-10 meet of the Kyle Terada leadoff single to Williams on the us. Every time you looked at first, season today at 7:30 p.m. in Burn- first pitch of the game but was then he was standing there getting ready ham Pavilion. nearly untouchable the rest of the o take off for second. He’s a great The meet marks the final home afternoon. leader and a great guy.” meet for three seniors: Natalie Foley, Former Palo Alto standout Durell Williams led Nevada with two of the “I tried not to think about the fact And for one day, at least, they Jessica Louie and Glyn Sweets.■ three hits former Paly teammate David Stringer allowed. it was him,” Stringer said. “I looked both walked away satisfied.■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 31 Lose 15-20 lbs Sports HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD Seth and Loriin lost 8 79 lbs.Weeks together at Lite for Life. “Lite for Life was the ideal BOYS BASKETBALL choice for us. For the ﬁ rst time, FREE CCS Playoffs ATHLETES OF THE WEEK my husband was making salads consultation Division I first round and going to the grocery store. 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Totals: 31 points (making eight points in a 44-34 playoff win 13-12-40. three-pointers) with 19 as- and added 20 points in a SF -- Vagvoda 2-0-6, Jacobsen 2-0-4, Rodriguez 1-1-4, Webvb 4-3-11, Powers 1- sists, five rebounds and only 41-37 overtime victory over 1-3, Ceballos 0-1-1. Totals: 10-6-29. one turnover as the Panthers Eastside Prep to give the Three-point goals: Mosher 2 (P); Vagvoda won two basketball games to Dragons their first-ever CP- 2, Rodriguez (SF). Records: Pinewood 13-12 wrap up another PSAL cham- SAL basketball playoff cham- Pac. Collegiate 5 6 10 1 -- 22 pionship. pionship title. Mid-Peninsula 23 26 19 9 -- 77 PC -- D. Benjamin 5-0-10, J. Benjamin 1-0-2, Pandey 3-2-8, Tozer 1-0-2. Totals: Honorable mention 10-2-22. MP -- Grady 1-0-2, Cruz 4-0-8, Williams Liz Daly Ian Barnett 11-1-23, O’Farrell 8-0-16, Capon 8-2-19, Menlo soccer Gunn soccer Law 1-0-3, Van Den Bosch 3-0-6. Totals: 36-3-77. Aly Geppert* Beau Heidrich Three-point goals: Law, Capon (MP). Pinewood basketball Menlo basketball Records: Mid-Peninsula 20-3 Megan Grant Peter Jordan* Anchorpoint 8 11 2 6 -- 27 Eastside Prep 18 8 16 19 -- 61 Palo Alto basketball Gunn basketball A -- V. Rodriguez 4 2-2 11, Feelie 1 0-0 Ausharre Harvey Hap Plain 2, Gutierrez 0 1-2 1, A. Rodriguez 2 4-6 8, Eastside Prep basketball Woodside Priory basketball Apolinar 2 1-2 5. Totals: 9 8-12 27. EP -- Williams 8 3-3 19, Butler 2 0-0 4, Rachael Pecota Blake Schultz David 4 3-4 11, Grady 2 0-4 4, Thompson Palo Alto basketball Menlo basketball 3 0-0 6, Meacham 5 3-4 16, Carr 0 1-2 1, Lindsay Taylor* Reggie Willhite Sanchez 0 0-1 0. Totals: 24 10-18 61. Castilleja basketball Woodside Priory basketball Three-point goals: V. Rodriguez (A); Meacham 3 (EP). * previous winner Records: Eastside Prep 16-14 Other score: Woodside Priory d. 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BASEBALL Pepperdine 290-287-292---869; 8, Arizona Baseball 290-289-295---874; 9, USC 285-299-291- Nonconference College -- Stanford at Fresno State, 6:35 --875; 10, New Mexico 294-290-292---876. p.m. Gunn able to test Tuesday 13, Stanford 299-292-294---885. Nevada 000 002 000 --- 2 3 3 Basketball Individual leaders --- 1, Concolino (Van- Stanford 220 001 00x --- 5 7 1 College men --- California Pacific Confer- derbilt) 70-68-66---204; 2, Sheridan (Cali- Masten, Taylor (2), Keroher (5), Brolsma ence Tournament, Hayward: Dominican vs. itself against best fornia) 69-67-69---205; 3, Chung (UNLV) 71- (7) and Opdyke, Krukow (5). Stringer, Yount Menlo-William Jessup winner, 5 p.m. 69-69---209; 3, Joh (UCLA) 69-72-68---209; (6), Bleich (9) and Hester. WP --- Stringer (1- 3, Munoz (ASU) 71-68-70---209; 3, Osborn College women --- California Pacific Con- 1). LP --- Masten (0-1). Sv --- Bleich (4). Titans get their wish in semifinal match vs. Watsonville, (ASU) 68-68-73---209; 7, Tavee (ASU) 74- ference Tournament, Hayward: Menlo vs. 3B --- Foley (N). 2B --- Molina (S). 2 hits 69-67---210; 8, Blumenherst (Duke) 70-70- Cal State East Bay-Bethany winner, 7 p.m. but early deficit proves too much in season-ending loss --- Williams (N); Minaker, Taylor (S). 2 RBI 71---211; 8, Grzebien (Duke) 68-73-70---211; Diving --- Taylor (S). 8, Janangelo (Duke) 70-71-70---211. by Keith Peters combined record for Gunn during Records: Stanford 7-3; Nevada 3-6 College -- Stanford men and women in Stanford scorers --- 17, Todd 71-71-72- unn High boys’ soccer coach the four-year span was 67-12-21. NAIA Pac-10 Championships at Federal Way, --214; 34, Tangtiphaiboontana 73-75-71--- Willamette 111 201 011 --- 7 11 2 Wash. David Burgee knew what Burgee ended his first season with 219; 37, Husted 75-71-74---220; 72, Lue 80- Menlo 000 030 101 ----- 5 9 2 Gymnastics G his team needed to do in the a 4-1 loss to Gilroy in the 2004 CCS 75-77---232; 94, Liao 81-82-90---253. Herbert, Nakata (5), Nottingham (7), Bee- College women -- Washington at Stan- early moments of Tuesday night’s semifinals and ended his coaching be (8), Bicocca (9) and Eckland, Hedrick (7). ford, Burnham Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Central Coast Section Division I career with the Titans with the 4-1 Bowman, Smith (6), Nelson (7), Woolard (8), SOFTBALL Lacrosse Snyder (8), Jacquez (8), Hicks (9) and Beres, semifinal match against top-seeded loss to Watsonville in the semis. Nonconference College women -- Ohio State at Stanford, Patterson (3), Lintern (9). WP --- Herbert. LP Watsonville. The outcome on Tuesday was de- 7 p.m. --- Bowman. Sv --- Bicocci. Sunday All the Titans had to do was to cided quickly. Watsonville scored Menlo 000 000 0 --- 0 2 0 Softball HR --- Rodgers (M). 2B --- Gilmore (W); survive the first 15-20 minutes. five minutes into the game when Monderine (M). 3 hits --- Anderson (W). 2 CS East Bay 120 000 x --- 3 8 1 College -- Tournament in Palm Springs: hits --- Gilmore, M. Johnson, Yamaguchi Fisher and Blasquez. Stas and Weil. WP Stanford vs. Maryland, 3:30 p.m.; Stanford Gunn, however, did not. Nation- a Wildcatz shot bounced off of (W); Palmini, Kittrell (M). 2 RBI --- M. John- --- Stas (7-1). LP --- Fisher (0-4). vs. Texas, 6 p.m. ally No. 20-ranked Watsonville Gunn goalie Ian Powell and Bern- 2 RBI --- DeSimone (EB). son (W). Swimming grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first 18 abe Camacho knocked it in. Just six Records: Menlo 5-3; Willamette 5-1 Records: Menlo 2-7; Cal State East Bay 7-2 College women --- Stanford at Pac-10 minutes and cruised to a 4-1 vic- minutes later, Watsonville scored Menlo 110 100 01 --- 4 9 2 Championships, Long Beach tory at Piedmont Hills High in San again. MEN'S BASKETBALL CS East Bay 002 010 02 --- 5 12 2 Tennis College Joseph, Fisher (6) and Blasquez. Stas and Jose. When the Wildcatz extended the College women -- Stanford at Washington “They really came out hard,” said lead to 3-0 at the 18 minute mark Pac-10 Conference Crowder. WP --- Stas (8-1). LP --- Fisher (0- State, 1:30 p.m. 5). Burgee. “They are by far the most on an free kick into the box that got (overall) Track and field HR --- Blasquez (M). 2B --- Piergallini 2, talented team we saw this year. knocked in, Gunn could have packed W L W L Richardson (M); King (EB). 3 hits --- Pier- College -- Stanford at Mountain Pacific UCLA 10 4 20 6 gallini (M). 2 hits --- Richardson, Antoni (M); Sports Federation Indoor Championships, They played a great game.” it in. Instead, the Titans fought with California 10 4 16 7 Chu, Gonzales, Stas, Crowder (EB). Seattle, Wash. Burgee didn’t expect any miracles some of their most spirited play of Records: Menlo 2-8; Cal State East Bay Stanford 9 5 13 10 Volleyball against the Wildcatz. More impor- the season. 8-2 Washington 9 5 20 5 College men -- USC at Stanford, Maples tant, he wanted his team to experi- “I can’t begin to tell you how Pavilion, 7 p.m. ence what it’s like to play against the proud I am of the way we played Arizona 9 6 16 10 WOMEN'S SWIMMING USC 7 7 16 9 SATURDAY best. If Tuesday’s showdown was a after we were down,” said Burgee. Pac-10 Championships Baseball Oregon 6 9 12 15 test, Burgee likely felt his squad “We fought hard and had Watson- at Belmont Plaza Pool, Long Beach College -- Stanford at Fresno State, 1 Washington St. 4 10 11 12 passed it --- despite the loss. ville on its heels.” Wednesday p.m. Oregon St. 4 11 11 15 “Four to one was not indicative of Three minutes before halftime, Team leaders --- 1, California 120; 1, Ari- Basketball Arizona St. 4 11 10 14 the dominance of Watsonville over Gunn’s Sam Zipperstein broke zona 120; 3, USC 108; 4, Stanford 102; 4, College women -- Washington State at Thursday's games UCLA 102; 6, Washington 94; 6, Arizona Stanford, 2 p.m. Gunn,” Burgee said. “If we cleaned through the left side and got into the Stanford at Washington State 94; 8, Washington State 84; Oregon some things up and didn’t make clear and kicked it past the goalie State 84. College men -- Stanford at Washington Oregon State at UCLA State, 4 p.m. some mistakes, it would have been from 10 yards out. Gunn trailed at 200 medley relay --- 1, Arizona (Smith, California at Washington State Sieper, Jackson, Turner) 1:39.60; 2, Cali- Diving 2-1 or 1-1 at halftime.” intermission, 3-1. The Titans had Oregon at USC fornia 1:39.60; 3, USC 1:40.25. 5, Stanford College -- Stanford men and women Despite the loss, which dropped numerous opportunities to score in Saturday's games 1:40.98. in Pac-10 Championships, Federal Way, Gunn to 12-4-8 on the year, the set- the second half, but couldn’t get that Wash. Stanford at Washington State, 4 p.m. 800 free relay --- 1, California (Chandler, back was the first time this season second goal. Gymnastics Oregon State at USC Andrews, Rogers, Reilly) 7:08.31; 2, Ari- the Titans lost by more than one “We came so close to getting that zona 7:10.00; 3, USC 7:10.80; 4, Stanford College men -- Stanford at Pacific Coast Arizona State at Arizona 7:14.94. Classic, Oakland, 7 p.m. goal. When the game ended, Bur- second goal,” Burgee said. “If we Sunday's games Sailing gee thanked the players for all they got it, it would have been a different California at Washington MEN'S SWIMMING College -- Stanford at Cardinal High have done and the players in turned game.” Oregon at UCLA Pac-10 Conference School Championships, Redwood Shores; thanked him. Gunn seniors playing their final Stanford at North 3&4 at Santa Cruz At Stanford 136, California 107 For the seniors, the match ended match included Rigel Marcinik, Softball WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (Last Saturday) a remarkable four-year run that saw Russell Wynne, Nik Rost, Ian Bar- College -- Tournament in Palm Springs: College All races in yards the Titans reach the CCS semifinals nett, John Barley, Alex Granieri, Pac-10 Conference Stanford vs. Illinois-Chicago, 10:30 a.m.; Avery Naar, Brandon Der, Clinton 50 free --- 1, Wildman-Tobriner (S) 19.71; Stanford vs. Baylor, 1 p.m. four times. Gunn advanced to the fi- (overall) 2, Cavic (C) 19.80; 3, Whittington (C) 19.81 ■ Swimming nals twice, winning it in 2003. The Cheung, Simpson and Ghose. W L W L 100 free --- 1, Wildman-Tobriner (S) 43.69; College women -- Stanford at Pac-10 Stanford 13 3 19 6 2, Copeland (C) 44.22; 3, Godec (C) 44.25. Championships, Long Beach 200 free --- 1, Beal (S) 1:34.75 (pool re- Arizona St. 13 4 21 5 Synchronized swimming Wrestlers earn CCS seeds Washington 11 5 18 7 cord); 2, Grant (S) 1:34.79; 3, Meichtry (C) 1:35.92. College women -- Stanford at Arizona, UCLA 10 6 15 10 noon 500 free --- 1, Phillips (S) 4:19.26 (pool unn will have two seeded felt High on Saturday. USC 10 6 16 9 record); 2, Meichtry (C) 4:20.97; 3, Lysaught Tennis wrestlers and Palo Alto will Palo Alto junior John Hall, mean- California 8 8 16 10 (C) 4:21.41. College women -- Stanford at Washing- G have one when the Central while, is the No. 2 seed at 189 Oregon St. 6 10 12 12 1,000 free --- 1, Phillips (S) 8:50.93 ton, noon Coast Section Wrestling Champi- pounds. Oregon 5 11 14 11 (school record, old mark 8:52.04 by Kostoff, College men -- BYU at Stanford, 1 p.m. onships open today and continue Menlo-Atherton junior Edwin Arizona 3 14 7 20 1986; pool record); 2, Lysaught (C) 8:55.64; Track and field 3, Sakamoto (S) 9:08.39. Saturday. Pech is an alternate seed for the Washington St. 2 14 8 17 College -- Stanford at Mountain Pacific 200 back --- 1, Sun (S) 1:42.97; 2, Russell Gunn junior Kiyoshi Kawano, who 130-pound division. Thursday's games Sports Federation Indoor Championships, (C) 1:43.62; 3, Grant (S) 1:45.32 Seattle, Wash. is 25-0 this season despite missing The top three finishers will earn Washington at Stanford 200 breast --- 1, Barbosa (C) 1:56.40; 2, Volleyball four weeks with a sprained knee, is berths for the CIF State Meet the Washington State at California Kornfeld (S) 1:56.96; 3, Ash (S) 1:59.21. College men -- Pepperdine at Stanford, the No. 2 seed at 112 pounds. Soph- following weekend in Bakersfield. UCLA at Oregon State 200 fly --- 1, O’Neil (C) 1:45.40; 2, Ste- Burnham Pavilion, 7 p.m. omore teammate Nic Giaccia is the Action begins today at 10 a.m. phens (S) 1:47.25; 3, Oriwol (S) 1:47.66. USC at Oregon Water polo No. 6 seed at 135 pounds. and runs through 7 p.m. Saturday’s Saturday's games 200 IM --- 1, Oriwol (S) 1:46.09; 2, Molina College women -- Stanford at Santa Bar- (C) 1:46.48; 3, Sun (S) 1:46.51. Kawano and Giaccia are among wrestling starts at 10 a.m. with Washington State at Stanford, 2 p.m. bara tournament 10 Gunn wrestlers competing at In- championship finals scheduled for Washington at California 1-meter diving --- 1, Helvie (C) 216.00; 2, Dumais (S) 209.75; 3, Kim (S) 188.55. SUNDAY dependence High today and Over- 7:30 p.m.■ USC at Oregon State 3-meter diving --- 1, Kim (S) 254.85; 2, Baseball UCLA at Oregon Dumais (S) 237.45; 3, Helvie (C) 210.70. College -- Stanford at Fresno State, 1:05 Arizona at Arizona State 400 free relay --- 1, California (Copeland, p.m. Andy Harader Cavic, Godec, Tilly) 2:53.68 (pool record); 2, Lacrosse WOMEN'S GOLF Stanford 2:54.47; 3, California 2:55.55. College women -- Notre Dame at Stan- Tennis Camp Arizona Wildcat Invitational 400 medley relay --- 1, Stanford (Sun, Ko- ford, noon Formerly Paly Tennis Camp rnfeld, Dunford, Crowe) 3:11.06; 2, California at Arizona National GC, par 71 Sailing 3:11.70; 3, California 3:16.04. June 19 - August 18 Team leaders --- 1, Arizona State 286- College -- Stanford at North 3&4, Santa Records: Stanford 4-1 (5-1); California 3- 274-280---840; 2, Duke 281-282-283---846; Cruz; Stanford at Cardinal High Champion- 9AM - NOON • AGES 7-16 1 (6-1) @ PALO ALTO H.S. 3, California 282-288-289---859; 3, UCLA ships, Redwood Shores 288-284-287---859; 5, Auburn 288-287- Schedule Softball 289---864; 6, UNLV 288-285-292---865; 7, FRIDAY College -- Palm Springs Tournament: (650) 364-6233 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 33 fogster.com THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEB SITE Combining the reach of the Web with print Marketplace ads reaching over 150,000 readers!

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Linwood Realty, w/extensive 15 yrs exp. in dom of owning a dog without having to [email protected] Open daily 9 to 5:30 650/851-0919 Emerald Hills, 1 BR/1.5 BA - $1695 Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia clean up the mess. We use biodegrad- 1600 Sandhill Road, P. A. MV: 1BR Emerald Hills: 1BR/1.5BA patients, currently student vocational able bags, and AG-odor orange juice Located in downtown MV. Pool, laundry, 650 321-1701 LAH: 4BR/2.5BA nurse. Avail. for FT/PT/emergency spray for scent reduction. www.dog- Top floor, master suite, great rm, kit., covered parking. Please call 650-279- Prices subject to change/ Private, Quiet location. Minutes to Town. decks, views. $1695+ utils. basis. Dependable. Own car. giewasteaway.com, 650-328-2880 7208 for more information. select units only Lots of light. Mountain Views. Cathedral (650)274-4510 (650)722-2282 Linda’s Creature Comforts MV: Studio & 1BR Ceilings, $4800/mo. Mansell & Co. 650- When you must leave them, I will love PA: Studio 948-0811 Los Altos, 1 BR/1 BA - $1595/mo in nice location close to downtown. Detached. Full kitchen w/gas stove. Utils them. Animal visits in your home. Since Studio $750 + $600 deposit. 1BR $850 Los Altos, 1 BR/1 BA Home Care Service 1980. Excellent local refs. Linda 650- incl. $800 mo. Linwood Realty, LAH: 4BR/2.5BA + $600 deposit. 260 Mariposa. 408- 650/851-0919 Lovely renovated home. LR w/frplc., Remodeled Cottage-call 650.207.0246 Loving & caring family are ready to take 325-3956 390-1884 care of your loved ones. Bonded & W/D, gardener. Secluded 2400 sf home Menlo Park, 1 BR/1 BA - $750/month PA: 3BR/2BA PA: Studios on 1 ac. $4500 mo. 23215 Mora Glen licensed. (866)245-2468 or Clean & bright. Move-in bonus! Quiet, Portola Valley, 1 BR/1 BA - $1650/mo (650)368-6230 Pool, laundry facilities. $1800 mo. 220 Dr. Agent, 650/948-3056 Curtner. 650/320-8112 or 650/917- nice neighborhood. Garden, pool, W/D, Portola Valley, Studio - $1000/mo. Nurse/Caregiver Available 8075 covered parking & storage. Nr Stanford. Los Altos, 3 BR/2 BA - $3200 highly experienced with Alzheimer’s & N/S/P. $850. Utils incl! WDSD: Delightful cottage stroke patients. Companion, grooming, PA: 1BR (650)269-8209 Menlo Park, 5+ BR/3.5 BA - $4500/mo with deck, enamel wood burning stove, Downstairs unit with patio. $1,075 mo. wood floors, W/D. N/S. Pets neg. Trees excercise, meal prep, doctor’s appts. Menlo Park, 5+ BR/4+ BA - Excel. refs. 650-483-0677 or 328-1286 Pool, laundry, covered parking. For more PA: Studios, 1BR & 2BR & beautiful trails. $1400/mo. utils. incl. info call 650-796-7096. Dntn., quiet, cats OK. $10,000/mo (650)851-4088 A/C, pool, spa, lndry, gar. Menlo Park: West, 2 BR/2 BA - WDSD: Stuidio cottage 275 Hawthorne. (650)321-6633. $2100/mo. Architect designed, 400sf. Propane heat Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1250/mont + wood stove. N/S. $1000 + utils. Mountain View, 2 BR/2 BA - Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1150/mont $1800/mont Woodside Horse Care In exchange for cottage/yard. Must be Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1500 MP: 3BR/2BA experienced. Fax resume to Great yard, hardwood floors, backs up 650-851-3663 chief fi nancial offi cer Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1450/mont to open space, light & open. 4-6 mo. lease, mo. to mo. thereafter. N/S, Pets 815 Rentals Wanted Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA neg. $3975/mo. Agent, Secure 1960’s style complex w/pool bal- (650)529-8568. Artist seeking studio space cony, elevator & carport. 2 blocks north AVOID Capital Gains Tax Today! of University. Patti 650-207-5766/Dave MP: 6+BR/4+BA QED Public Broadcasting in San Francisco 327-1171 4700+ sq.ft. Executive home, prime European Female location. 2 master suites. FR, LR, DR, European Female ISO great place Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $1975 office, craft room, au pair suite, 3 Experienced Estate Caretaker - In seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Report- Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $1900/mo frplc’s, lovely & private back yard with fruiting trees. Excellent schools. Lease Exchang Palo Alto, Studio - $850/month req’d. Pets neg. N/S. Agent HOUSE WANTED! 3-year lease with ing to the President/CEO, the CFO has overall (650)255-2260 K Redwood City West, 1 BR/1 BA - $575. In Exchange for Work Mo. MP: West. 4BR/3.5BA Educated, resp. Christian. Does high responsibility for the financial activities & other admin- w/ office, family room w/skylight, quality construction & handyman work. Redwood City (emerald Hills, 1 BR/1.5 remod, ktichen w/granite countertop, Pref. home nr. SHP school. Excellent BA - $1695 high ceilings, hrdwd & tile floors, grand refs. istrative functions of KQED, including I.T. RWC: 2BR/1BA subzero refrig. outdoor jacuzzi tub, 1 BR Call JC (415)566-8922 Walk in closet, carport, pool, water, has a kitchenette, Los Lomitas Schools, Looking for 1 Bed Apt - 1300/1500 garbage and cable paid, $1250/mo. + quiet loc. $5500. Agent, Mani, rent $800 sec. dep. 369-8261 650-465-6000 Previous background in public broadcasting, broad- Seeking home-away from- home! - up to Sunnyvale, 2 BR/1.5 BA - $1395 PA: 2BR/2BA Contemporary. Minutes to town. Open $550 casting, &/or telecomm desirable, but not required floor plan, abundant w/light, fully want room - $450 803 Duplex furn/unfurn. Terms negot. $4800 mo. Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $2,100/mon Call 650/776-8000, Agent. 820 Home Exchanges PA: 3BR/1BA House Swap Cambridge, MA Visit www.kqed.org/about/jobs for job description 805 Homes for Rent Nice loc. $2400. 650/566-8038 825 Homes/Condos ATH: 5BR/3.5BA PA: 4BR/2BA furnished home & application procedure. E.O.E. 3200sf home, hilltop view. Lg. kit., for- W/D, D/W, frplc, seperate office. Near for Sale mal DR, hdwd flrs., 2 frplc’s., upgraded Mitchell Park. $3400/mo. incl gardener. 0 Down! No New Loan!, 4 BR/2 BA - carpet, lots of light. 2 car gar. Las (650)208-8624 $825000 Lomitas schools. $6100. 650/854- 1833 Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $3000.00 Epa-$697k, 5+ BR/3 BA - $697k Page 36 • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly I Sell Houses - No Down! No Credit!, 4 BR/3 BA - $799000 850 Acreage/Lots/ Storage by Matt Jones Design/Build-Fine Custom Homes. - “They’re Playing My Song”--stock characters, canned music. $Base Fee Across 10 In ___ (troubled) 48 Breads for hummus One Stop Service House Design. - $ Flat 1 Like deserters 11 “Three Dollar Bill, Y’all” 49 Big name in Chi-town 5 Clampett patriarch band 51 Nota ___ SLt Lot 7/10 A. San Carlos - $549,000 8 Restroom zone 12 It leads to delivery 52 Gang’s guns Los Altos Hills, 5+ BR/4+ BA Redwood City, 4 BR/3 BA 13 More than out 14 Place for childhood aches 53 Dismal attempt Tuscany Villa Nestled in Hillside.Two Beautiful and Spacious Home. 855 Real Estate 16 ___ speak 54 Coffee dispensers Vineyards. Spectacular Views. Soaring Completely Remodeled! New Deck and 15 Gangster groups ceilings,Spacious Rooms.Roman Nicely Landscaped. Rvatd Kitchen. Services 17 Plumbing pipes 20 Fit for a king? 55 Bharadvaja’s Twist activity Column Archways. Hardwood Floor/Carpet. 8X11 Wine 24 4 or 5, frequently 58 Money source for the per- Cellar. Open on Sat and Sun Feb 18 & 18 With hands on hips Free Msg 877-536-2504 ID# 7394 2% Cash-Credit to Buyers - $.All www.SellingLosAltosHills.com 19 From 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. $839,000 19 Character introduced with a 25 “Excuse me” noise manently disabled: abbr. FREE List Distress Luxury Homes San Carlos, 5+ BR/3 BA - $1328000 slow saxophone 26 Deliverer of low blows www.ListOfLuxuryHomes.com 3/1 for rent EPA - $1500 21 On-call paramedic 27 Shape with one more side ©2005 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@ Rossetti Realty Sc3 San Carlos, 3 BR/2 BA - $809,000 jonesincrosswords.com) For answers *terms and conditions apply 22 1989 movie with “Weird Al” than a stop sign $3,898,000 Seller Anxious, 4 BR/3 BA - $825000 to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 Yankovic 28 Fireplace, in England cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill Wd3 Woodside, 3 BR/2.5 BA - Los Cabos, Baja CA 23 Snowboarder, to another 30 Person on the better side of to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Timeshare at the Westin Resort next to $2,196,000 Reference puzzle #0244. Palmilla. 2BR on water. $30K. WILBUR PROPERTIES snowboarder a velvet rope 650/851-8906 24 Rice space 32 “Until the End of the World” Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $825,000 www.Homes2Buy.com Property Management The site with ALL homes for sale in and 27 Zip director Wenders Mp3 Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $819,000 the Multiple Listing data system cov- Real Estate Sales 29 Eggy prefix 33 Sign of infection Last Week’s Solution Mtn. View, 2 BR/2 BA - $184,950 ering San Francisco, the Peninsula & 34 “Nosferatu, ___ Sym- surrounding Coastal Regions Residential 31 Yellowfin tuna Pa3 Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $909,000 Commercial 32 Had success at the carnival phonie des Grauens” (1922 movie) PA: 4BR/2BA Over 75 Years of Service 35 Character introduced with $1,099,000. Remodeled home w/super 36 Inflation subject? floor plan & large backyard. Great loca- Call or email for free consultation fiddles and a banjo 830 Commercial/ 37 Kristin Kreuk, on tion, top-rated schools, come see! Open [email protected] 39 Sprawling sales sites house Sat Feb. 18th & Sun Feb. 19th Income Property (650) 847-4347 40 Ending for salt or opal “Smallville” 1:30-4:30, 3229 Maddux Dr. Agent, Chuck Fuery 650-494-9000 Health & Fitness Space Available www.cbcwilburproperties.com 41 Late AC/DC member Scott 38 Leftorium owner, on PA: Fixer/Rebuild Medical/Dental Office - $1685/mo. 42 “___, ya think?” “The Simpsons” Principals only. Call agent. Ken Midtown Office Space for Lease HOUSE VACANT? No More 43 Chose 43 Word before Mongolia 650-793-3838 Newly remod. 1187 sq ft, Midtown. 45 Sorority letter 44 Little mud lover Elevator. 650/493-1908 47 Part of mil. addresses 45 Diamond stats PA: Downtown LINWOOD REALTY INC 46 Like tropical summers Prime Suites of 486-1910 sf. On 49 License-losing letters, University Avenue/High St. near REAL ESTATE & maybe Stanford and train. Dramatic atriums, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 50 Character introduced with extensive windows, high ceilings, quality SINCE 1970 finishes. Call 650-776-5390 or view pho- a tuba tos/floor plans at www.paoffices.com (650) 851-0919 56 Worn-out phrase? Premium 1st Floor Suite - $2.50 per 57 Brisk tempos RWC: Warehouse Space LUXURY HOMES-http://NetMyNet.Org 59 Crayon shade Approx. 2250 sq. ft.-4500 sq. ft. 60 Some footwear Pall Alto, 4 BR/3 BA Warrington Ave. 234-1307 Sought After Green Acres Home! Mobile Notary: (650) 868.4162 61 Winery leftovers Completely remodeled 4bd and 3ba TWO TENANT RETAIL ON COLLEGE 62 Do some surveillance has unique floor plan with 2 master AVE PaL Loans Refi Mortgages Equity suites. Features include: granite coun- Call Adam Levin at (650) 494-8900 63 Morales of “NYPD Blue” ters, Jacuzzi tub, tiled floors and new x217 $875,000 Down carpet, also lovely rear yard with cov- 860 Housesitting ered brick patio & much more. Ideal 840 Vacation Rentals/ 1 Wake, Duke, et al. location with walking distance to top 2 Kennel sound Time Shares Conscientious house / pet-sitter Palo Alto schools! (408)996-8100 3 Potent start? Open House Sat. 2/18 & Sun. 2/19, Los Cabos, Baja CA 1:30-4:30PM 2BR for sale on water at the Westin HOUSESITTING AVAILABLE-$35/DAY 4 Served some soup $1,495,000 Resort next to Palmilla. $30K. 5 Big house Palo Alto - $1.9m 650/851-8906 890 Real Estate 6 “___ perpetua” (Idaho’s Palo Alto Area, 3BR/2BA Pajaro Dunes Condo motto) 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA. On beach, ocean Wanted Palo Alto, 5+ BR/3.5 BA - $2,950,000 view. Cable TV, VCR, CD, tennis, W/D. 7 South Asian, casually Portola Valley, 3 BR/2.5 BA - Pvt. deck, BBQ. Owner, 650/424-1747. AVOID Capital Gains Tax 8 Huge success $1,089,000 [email protected] 9 Become something Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $629,000 Timeshare For Sale - Negotiable STOP Foreclosure! AVOID Bankrupt OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notices The Palo Alto Weekly publishes partment handles funeral announcements for a small fee waived notice or consented to the pro- of any petition or account as provided obituaries about people who 997 Other Legals posed action.) The independent admin- in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- based on length of text. istration authority will be granted un- quest for Special Notice form is availa- lived in, or played a prominent NOTICE OF PETITION TO less an interested person files an objec- ble from the court clerk. Photos may also be included. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: tion to the petition and shows good Attorney for Petitioner: role in, the community. YUKIO KAWAMURA cause why the court should not grant /s/ Susan T. Tamura 1-06-PR-157770 the authority. 2200 Powell Street, Suite 1100, Obituaries are written by staff For information call 326-8210, To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, A HEARING on the petition will be Emeryville, CA 94608-1875 contingent creditors and persons who held on March 22, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in (650) 595-9200 writers, based on information ext 239 (Blanca) may otherwise be interested in the will Dept. 15 of the Superior Court of Cali- (PAW February 22, 24, March 1, 2006) or estate, or both, of YUKIO KAWA- fornia, Santa Clara County, located at provided by mortuaries and/or or email [email protected] MURA. 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, 95113. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of Palo Alto Weekly family members. Due to space been filed by : YOKO KAWAMURA the petition, you should appear at the in the Superior Court of California, hearing and state your objections or file County of SANTA CLARA. written objections with the court before limits and other reasons, we THE PETITION FOR PROBATE the hearing. Your appearance may be in requests that YOKO KAWAMURA be person or by your attorney. Place your may not include all the appointed as personal representative to IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a administer the estate of the decedent. contingent creditor of the deceased, you information a family wishes. THE PETITION requests the dece- must file your claim with the court and Public Notices dent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad- mail a copy to the personal representa- Some families choose to write mitted to probate. The will and any co- tive appointed by the court within four dicils are available for examination in months from the date of first issuance with us! their own memorial the file kept by the court. of letters as provided in section 9100 THE PETITION requests authority of the California Probate Code. The Call now! announcements, then purchase to administer the estate under the Inde- time for filing claims will not expire pendent Administration of Estates Act. before four months from the hearing space to publish it. (This authority will allow the personal date noticed above. 326-8210 representative to take many actions YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept without obtaining court approval. Be- by the court. If you are a person inter- fore taking certain very important ac- ested in the estate, you may file with tions, however, the personal representa- the court a Request for Special Notice tive will be required to give notice to (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- interested persons unless they have ventory and appraisal of estate assets or (continued on page 39)

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(650) 948-2599 (650)867-8827 (408)736-3441 Make old look new & lasts. Free Estimate. (650)364-7210 751 General 650-520-8868 Housecleaning • Laundry Many references. Free estimates. Ironing • Floors Great for Owners & Rentors Irrigation/Sprinkler Specialist. Contracting LSJ HANDYMAN SERVICES Joe’s Cleaning Service Help at Parties Lic #711787 Bonded & Insured Great References. Call Oscar Cisneros Carpentry • Electrical • Fences One Time • Move In/Out Starting $7000 (650) 766-5878/(650) 369-3585 A Notice to Our Readers: Roofing/Gutters • Masonry Remodel Clean Up • Windows (3 HR MINIMUM) 650-567-9663 Plumbing • Demo • Hauling Handwash Kitchen & Bathroom Floors Available Mon-Sat. Japanese Gardener California law requires that contrac- Lic.# 742716 (650)464-2775 Refs. 650/704-3118 tors taking jobs that total $500 or 50% Off 5th Cleaning 728 Drywall/Plaster Maintenance • Garden works more (labor or materials) be li- Miki HANDYMAN SERVICE Clean ups • Pruning 24 hours/day, 7 days JOSE’S JANITORIAL SERVICE censed by the Contractors State Li- El Paso Drywall cense Board. State law also requires 650/631-4502; 650/544-4502 Professional House Cleaning, Offices • (650)327-6283, evenings Water damage, acoustic removal & that contractors include their license Window Washing • Commercial • spray, hanging texture paint. Tile, stuc- number on all advertising. You can Residential • Husband & Wife • JAPANESE GARDENER All types of Home Complete co, roofing, remodels & demolition. check the status of your licensed References (650)322-0294 (408)506-0694 Pruning, Bonsai Improvements Household Service contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or Maria Navarro Cleaning Service Licensed • Bonded Maintenance, Clean-up 800-321-CSLB. . Ads appearing in 35 yrs experience • Painting Office & House Cleaners www.dialamaidcleaners.com (650)856-6593, eves. the paper without license. # indi- Carpentry • Plumbing • Electric 730 Electrical cate that the person is not licensed. Floors, Windows, etc. 15 Yrs. Exp. Remodels • Call Manny at Good Refs. Call for Free Estimates. PROFESSIONAL HOUSECLEANING (650) 863-0497 650/853-3081 or 650/796-0935 Own transportation, good references. ALEX ELECTRIC Jose Luis’s Gardening 20 years experience. Yard Maint. • Sprinklers Systems ALKA CONSTRUCTION Lic #784136. Free Est. All electrical Remodeling, Additions, Bathrooms, (650)364-4367, or cell 771-2915 Alex, (650)366-6924 Flat Stones, Concrete. Blocks & Brick. Milagros House (650)796-1262 24/7 Kitchen, Tile & Marble Work, Electri- Cleaning cal & Plumbing, Concrete Driveways, Roce House Cleaning Service STEWART ELECTRIC JR’s Garden Maintenance/Service Patios. Lic. #638994. Tel. 704-4224 GOOD REF. • FREE EST. Residential Electric Monday-Saturday. Good Refs. Residential clean up, Trimming Asbestos / Lead / Abatement •Window Cleaning & Lighting Services. New Lawn & Sprinkler Installation. •Residential Free Est. 8 yrs exp. Licensed. Lic #745186 Residential/Commercial Projects 13 Yrs. Exp/Great Refs. Free Estimates. Lic. #790283 MILAGROS CERROS Call Santa, 650-743-7906 (408)745-7115 Jose 650-743-0397/650-473-0761 Home Services 650.474.0486 or 650.714.8059 Reliance Construction. Redwood City continued on next page (650)299-9500 & (650)670-4000

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Home Services (cont.) FRANK’S HAULING GARY ROSSI PAINTING ARCE'S GENERAL MAINTENANCE Commercial, Residential, Garage, Licensed (#559953) and Bonded. Free Estimates. Wall Paper Removal. 775 Asphalt/Concrete 789 Plaster/Stucco Complete Home Repairs & Small Jobs Basement & Yard Clean-up. 768 Moving Assistance Stucco repair, cracks, & patching. Fair prices. (650)361-8773 Residential & Commercial Hauling • General Cleaning Call ME 1st Winner Rates!!! 650-345-4245 Foundation vents replaced & patched. Fences • General Labor J&G HAULING SERVICE 4 Strapping Pros Interior plaster repair. Texture matching. 35 years. Small jobs only. 650-701-0995 • cell 408-205-8688 Misc. junk, office & appliances, Excellent Refs. Italian Painter is Back! (650)248-4205 Serving the Peninsula & South Bay garage/storage, etc & clean-ups. Gary (650)271-0773 20 years experience Business Lic # 36497 • Insured Old furniture, refrigerators & freezers. Can work immediately! FREE ESTIMATES (650)368-8810 A Notice to Our Readers: Call Domenico (650)575-9032 California State Law requires that 790 Roofing LOW RATE HAULING all moving companies be licensed Residential/Commercial misc. junk. by the Public Utilities Commis- PHOENIX 759 Hauling .Demolition Removal. Home/Office sion. Businesses listed under Mov- CONSTRUCTION GROUP SERVICE ROOFING moving. Yard clean-up. Tree trimmings. ing Assistance are not licensed SAME DAY SERVICE movers, and do not advertise them- Established 1945 (650)274-4510 or (650)906-8835 Retaining Walls selves as such. Roof repair specialist • Gutter cleaning JOHNSTON A mover’s license contains a T or Design & Installation Re-roofing • Roof maintenance Cal T followed by 6 digits. ✭ ✭ 24 hr emergency roofing HAULING We can haul trash, debris & all home For further information, call the recycleables for compost. Contractor's License Board 650-366-8486 • 650-771-1556 LARGE TRUCKS 1-800-321-2752 Dump Runs • Trees Construction materials 650-631-0418 LARGE/small JOBS donated to local charities. Lic #856415 Free Estimate • Insured Feel good about recycling your trash. 650-327-HAUL (650)776-9208 or (408)829-9357 771 Painting/ Al Peterson Roofing Wallpapering since 1946 cell:415-999-0594 BILL WARD specializing in Prompt Service A-1 & JH Homes Roe General Engineering Maintenance • repairs • reroofing Painting Int./Ext. Reside ntial PAINTING Asphalt • Paving • Sealing • roof/gutter only.Best quality Best rates. Complete 47 years on the Peninsula New Construction & Repairs cleaning, repairs 767 Movers prepar & Finish work. Small Job OK! Free Estimates 30 years experience. No job too small. and maintenance (650)515-5049 Lic.# 835271 851-3209 Lic. #663703 (650)814-5572 493-9177 ATLASATLAS HAULINGHAULING AMERICA WEST PAINTING, INC. Lic #264803 • Insured SHMOOVER Lic. & Ins. Call for a free estimate. 779 Organizing Commercial & Residential Let us show you, our expertise. (650)363-7501 or (650)670-7509 Services 795 Tree Care Reasonable & Reliable [email protected] MOOVERS End the clutter and get organized. • Free Estimates JIMENEZ LANDSCAPING D&M Residential organizing • Furniture • Trash LICENSE CALIF. T-118304 FARIAS PAINTING PAI NTI NG Garden Maintenance, Tree Trimming, by Debra Robinson Hauling, Spinkler Systems & Masonry. • Appliances Interior & Exterior • Avail. anytime Interior & Exterior Serving the Peninsula www.jimenezgardens.com • Wood • Yard Waste 25 Years Exp. Home (650)814-1910 Great Refs & Low Rates (650)941-5073 • Construction since 1975. Insured. Cell (650)248-6911 Lic. 52643 (650) 575-2022 (650)322-1146 • Rental Clean-Up • Debris Careful, friendly, fast, still GARY ROSSI PAINTING 783 Plumbing 7 DAYS A WEEK! owner-operated! Licensed (#559953) and Bonded. Wallpapering by Trish Very Reasonable Plumbing OZZIE’S TREE SERVICE: Certified (408) 888-0445 Free Estimates. Wall Paper Removal. 24 years of experience Drains Cleaned, Repairs & Installation arborist, 18 yrs exp. Tree trimming, re- Residential & Commercial 20 yrs. Exp. movals & stump grinding. Free chips No Job Too Big Or Small! Winner Rates!!! 650-345-4245 Free Estimates 327-5493 949-1820 Very Fast & Efficient Service. & wood. Free est. Lic'd. & insured. Call Jimmy, 968-7187 (650)368-8065, cell: (650)704-5588 To advertise in this section, call 326-8210. Ask for Justin x214, Irene x213 or Evie x216 Hablamos Español!

City of Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commission March 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Council Chambers Public(continued from page 37)Notices Palo Alto City Hall – 250 Hamilton Avenue

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(A) OR 54946

I. ROLL CALL II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PALO ALTO UNIFIED Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on any subject not on the agenda. A reasonable time restriction may be SCHOOL DISTRICT imposed at the discretion of the Chair. NOTICE TO BIDDERS III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission meetings held on February 1, 2006. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received by IV. AGENDA REVIEW AND REVISIONS the Palo Alto Unified School District for: V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONER MEETINGS/EVENTS Bid # 06-F-03-E: Unleaded & Diesel Fuel VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS Proposals must be received at the Purchasing Department, 1. Utility Department Restructuring Information 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306, by 2 PM on March 17, 2006. 2. Director of Utilities Report Information 3. Long-Term Electric Acquisition Plan Update (LEAP) Action All questions concerning the proposals should be directed to 4. Legislative and Regulatory Update Information Denise Sans at (650) 329-3802 or emailed to [email protected]. VIII. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING: APRIL 5, 2006 April: Gas Utility Long Term Plan (GULP) Update - Information BY ORDER of the Business Department of the Palo Alto Unified School District, Palo Alto, California. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, or programs or who would like information in the city’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650.329.2496 (voice) or 650.328.1199 (TDD) Dated February 17, 2006

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, February 24, 2006 • Page 39 LUCILE PACKARD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Your Child’s Health University Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital offers classes and seminars designed to foster good health and enhance the lives of parents and children.

F BABY SAFE PROGRAM Parents and other childcare providers will learn the techniques of infant CPR and obtain essential information about environmental and transportation safety for newborns. - Monday, March 13

F SIBLING PREPARATION Designed for children two years of age and older, siblings are prepared for the emotional and physical realities of the arrival of a newborn. - Saturday, March 18

F TOP 10 TALKS BETWEEN PARENTS AND KIDS Learn how to maintain open lines of communication between parent and child by gaining insights into the adolescent and pre-adolescent mindset. - Thursday, March 23

F INFANT MASSAGE Infant massage can be used to relax and soothe a baby, to relieve the temporary discomforts of gas and soreness of vaccination sites, and to stimulate a baby as he or she grows into an active child. - Thursdays, March 23 – April 13

Call (650) 723-4600 or visit www.lpch.org to register or obtain more information on the times, locations and fees for these and other courses.

L U C I L E PA C K A R D C H I L D R E N’S H O S P I T A L

CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES (6 5 0 ) 7 2 3 - 4 6 0 0

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