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JULY 4, 2008 VOLUME 16, NO. 26 INSIDE: IN BUSINESS | PAGE 19 650.964.6300 MountainViewOnline.com City rocked by double murder BROTHER AND SISTER SHOT IN THEIR HOME; MYSPACE PAGE SUGGESTS GANGLAND PAST

By Daniel DeBolt Ford Mustang is pictured with a window shattered, apparently by urder victim Omar Aqui- a gunshot, with a caption reading no left behind pictures on “This is how hot it gets in EPA.” MMySpace which indicate There are also several plain photos that a lifestyle he led in East Palo of smiling family members. Alto may have followed him to Aquino’s page shows more than Mountain View. 146 “friends,” and many of his The slayings of Aquino, 24, “top 20” friends live in East Palo and his sister, Teresa Sanchez, 27, Alto. (His sister is listed as his No. have shocked 1 friend.) Neigh- neighbors on bors on Plymouth the 1900 block Street said he had MARJAN SADOUGHI of Plymouth lived in Moun- Gary Lawson, left, and Tom Ammon, posing with a recently purchased Japanese antique door. Avenue, who tain View for two say the pair years. was quiet and “It’s really a seemed respon- common phe- Local gay couples say ‘I do’ sible. Teresa nomenon,” said leaves behind Detective Tracy an 8-year-old Turner of the MOUNTAIN VIEW COUPLES WED AFTER STATE SUPREME COURT RULING MYSPACE PHOTO son who was in Aquino, with his “650” tattoo. East Palo Police the house at the Department. “A By Casey Weiss just happened to be attached. Aug. 1, their 27th anniversary, time of the early morning murders lot of people leave here but there Next month, this yard will during a ceremony with a close and remained asleep until officers is this street cred — they still have t is a warm Friday afternoon be the setting as the Mountain group of family members and arrived, police said. He is now in the tattoos and affiliate with EPA. He with the sun lighting the View couple exchanges vows. officiated by Supervisor Ken care of Teresa’s family members. could have moved out of EPA and Ifountain in C.W. Hobbs Plans for the ceremony were Yeager, the first openly gay On MySpace, Aquino is pictured wasn’t dealing with it anymore.” and Stephen Carney’s back made soon after the California elected official in Santa Clara with numerous tattoos: “650” tat- In Mountain View, police are yard. The two jokingly say they Supreme Court legalized same- County. They join thousands tooed in large letters across his left appealing to the public for help in originally bought the property sex marriage on May 16. arm and “EPA,” for East Palo Alto, solving the crime, which happened for the garden, and the Eichler The couple will marry on See MARRIAGE, page 8 tattooed on his right arm. Another in the early morning on Saturday. tattoo reads “EPA Mob.” His black Police believe that several suspects had entered the home that morning and an argument ensued. They say it’s likely that the suspects knew one or both of the victims. District builds new facility for special needs students Police also think a call for help was made from the house an hour By Casey Weiss facility — to better address the Mountain View-Los Altos High “It is nationwide, not just before the shootings happened. At problem. School District say there is a here,” said Hilarey Davis, direc- 3:54 a.m., a 911 call was made from s the number of stu- One of the biggest special ed wide range of symptoms among tor of special education, about the Sanchez’s cell phone reporting a dents with special educa- challenges arising in recent years autism students, and so the dis- increase in autism. “Being a small break-in — however, the California Ation needs increases at is due to autism, a developmen- trict has begun construction on a district, we are looking now to Highway Patrol dispatchers receiv- an alarming rate, local school tal disorder that affects social new building at Mountain View address this diverse spectrum.” ing the call heard it as “Clemon districts are adding new pro- interaction and communication High that will allow teachers to In December 2000, the district Street” in Mountain View, which grams — or, in the case of the skills, according to the Autism work more closely with those does not exist. high school district, a whole new Institute. Administrators at the students. See SPECIAL ED, page 9 See MURDER, page 10

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From the City officials: Editor’s Desk Hold your fire on the Fourth Give me a FIREWORKS NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW breakers — BUT SHORELINE By Don Frances SHOW STILL ON

ERE IT ANY oth- Staff Reports er week, I probably Wwould not mind all he Mountain View the “preggers” complaints. I’m Fire Department has just glad people are reading! Ta message for local But after a week of double residents: Get fired up about homicides and right-wing dia- MARJAN SADOUGHI the Fourth of July, but do it tribes, a goofy Englishism should Park Plaza resident Vaibhav Chopda poses in the parking area where his 2004 Silver Honda Civic was without the fireworks. have been the least of Mountain towed. Below is the image of his Honda as posted on Craigslist. Fireworks are always ille- View’s concerns. Even so, my gal in Mountain View, city absurd front-page headline from officials said, and especially last week, “More teachers getting this year — with more than preggers,” drew several upset No car, no recourse 1,000 fires burning through- comments and e-mails, to the out California, some in the exclusion of all other stories. Bay Area — residents are My defense for using the word VACATIONER RETURNS TO FIND HIS CAR TOWED, AUCTIONED AND encouraged to leave the fires was best put by a Town Square UP FOR SALE ON CRAIGSLIST — BY A TOW COMPANY EMPLOYEE in the barbeque pit. commenter, so I’ll just quote “Even the ones labeled her: By Daniel DeBolt over $10,000. ued over $4,000 can be sold ‘Safe-n-Sane’ can still start “Maybe a cultural thing, but “You’re not going to get your at auction, a procedure which a fire,” said Lynn Brown, certainly Englishwomen call hen Vaibhav Chopda car back,” is what he vividly could have provided at least 90 public information officer. themselves preggers as a matter returned from a six- remembers the tow company days for Chopda to retrieve his “I would recommend people of pride. I think Princess Anne Wweek trip to India telling him. He wouldn’t be car. just go out to Shoreline and started making it more fashion- last month, his car was missing getting his dash-mounted GPS But for cars valued at under watch the fireworks out able when she first got preggers from where he thought it was navigation system or his cricket $4,000, tow companies can there. Let the professionals with her first, 30ish years ago.” safely parked in his apartment equipment back either. follow a different set of rules do it.” complex. As he soon found out, He later found his car for sale which expedite the sale of Residents can be cited or AS REPORTED by outgoing it hadn’t been stolen — though on Craigslist — apparently still cars. As documents provided even arrested for using fire- editorial intern Nicole Baldoc- he may have wished it had at the same tow yard and being by Chopda to the Voice show, works, he said. chi (thanks Nicole), a local lit- been. Auto Ambulance val- Due to unseasonable dry- eracy group is looking for more Chopda, a 26-year- ued Chopda’s Honda ness and other factors this volunteers over the summer old Cisco engineer, had at less than $4,000, year, some professional and fall. been mailed notices even though its Blue shows have been canceled in JustREAD tutors students at home about his car Book value is more than the Bay Area, leaving locals from local schools such as while he was away on $10,000. with fewer choices. Stanford Mountain View High and Crit- the long trip. Though Auto Ambulance University, for example, will tenden. The organization’s pri- he had paid his registra- refused to comment for not have its usual fireworks mary focus is helping kids who tion, he was, in his own this story. show on July 3. are struggling to keep up in words, “a little lazy” “Sounds like may- However, those in Moun- their classes. about putting the new be something weird is tain View hoping to see some Tutors assist students in devel- tags on. Even though his going on,” said Danny pyrotechnics can attend the oping their basic reading and 2004 Honda Civic was Fortes, owner of Moun- Independence Day celebra- writing skills, along with other parked in the apartment’s lot, flipped by an Auto Ambulance tain View Towing, about the tion at Shoreline Amphi- skills needed for their diploma it was towed for having expired employee — for $8,500. resale of the car. “Tow com- theatre featuring the San and future. Volunteers tutor for registration tags. Tow services have the right panies just have to be careful. Francisco Symphony. a minimum of one hour a week But what happened next was to recoup storage and tow- If it’s on the borderline we put The July 4 show begins at at the program’s “Reading Cen- even more shocking. The day ing expenses by selling cars at it [the car’s value] over $4,000 8 p.m. at Shoreline Amphi- ter,” located at the Mountain he returned, June 9, was the auction, but Chopda believes just to cover ourselves.” theater. Doors open at 5 View-Los Altos High School same day his car was sold by a Auto Ambulance handled the Marcus Ball, manager of the p.m., and lawn seats are $24 District’s main office. Santa Clara-based towing ser- auction illegally. Under the Park Plaza apartment complex each. For more information, For more information, call vice, Auto Ambulance, at “auc- California vehicle code, a tow on Crisanto Avenue near Reng- call (650) 967-3000 or visit (650) 940-7402 or e-mail lisa. tion” for $2,280. The Kelly Blue company must jump through www.shorelineamp.com. V Book values Chopda’s Honda at several hoops before a car val- See TOWED, page 8 See EDITOR’S DESK, page 9

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8 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ JULY 4, 2008 LocalNews Now Enrolling! SPECIAL ED look like? What were their eyebrows Facts About Child Care at the Continued from page 1 doing?” Davis said. “We have to study discrete movement. They City of Mountain View don’t pick it up.” had a total of 237 special education The $321,000 building, which Child Care Center students, including nine mentally should be ready for students this What enrollment schedules are offered? When will the center open? retarded students with disorders fall, will have two bathrooms The center will offer full day and part-time care for The City of Mountain View Child Care Center will such as Down Syndrome and outside for handicapped students, children Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to open in September 2008. Enrollment from lottery four with autism. This year, Davis and a classroom and bathroom 6:00 p.m. will begin in May followed by a waiting list. estimates, there will be about 380 inside. The room is equipped with Who has priority enrollment? How did this center come about? special education students in the a microwave, kitchen, washer and Low income Mountain View residents have fi rst The center is made possible through a partnership district, with 15 mentally retarded dryer. priority, followed by general City of Mountain View with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the residents. Remaining available spaces will be offered City of Mountain View and CCLC. students and 22 with autism. “For students who need help to those employed in the City of Mountain View. “We are having more [special grooming, they need practice, doing What are the teacher-to-child ratios and What age groups will the center serve? group sizes? education] kids come through the it over and over again,” Davis said. The City of Mountain View Child Care Center offers care The City of Mountain View Child Care Center offers feeder elementary district,” Super- The Mountain View Whisman to children six weeks through fi ve years of age. the following teacher-to-child ratios: intendent Barry Groves told trust- Elementary School District is also Age Group Age Range * Ratios Group Size ees late last month as he announced facing an increase in special ed stu- Infants 6 wks. - 12 mo. 1:4 8 Toddlers 12 mo. - 24 mo. 1:4 8 the district had started construction dents, and is introducing a new Jr. Preschool 24 mo. - 36 mo. 1:7 14 on the new building. autism program at Monta Loma Preschool 3 yrs. - 4 yrs. 1:10 20 Pre-K 4 yrs. - 5 yrs. 1:10 20 The building will have a kitchen Elementary School to deal with it. *Approximate ranges and laundry room, where teachers Though the district currently has can work with autistic students an autism program for older stu- NowNow Enrolling!Enrolling! who must learn basic skills like dents, the new one is for kindergar- IfIf you have anyany additional additional questions, questions, or or for for more more information information food preparation and washing ten through second graders. V about our center, pleaseplease call call or or email email us. us. Para Para información información en en clothes. Instructors also will teach EspañolEspaol Ilamadallamada 408-732- 408-732-25002500 ext. ext. 239 239 . other skills in this class, such as E-mail Casey Weiss at e-mail:e-mail: [email protected]@cclc.com phone: phone: 408-732-2500408-732-2500 how to balance a checkbook, and [email protected] hold communications classes for students with Asperger Syndrome, which is described as a “high | EL CAMINO HOSPITAL | functioning autism” by the Autism Society of America. In this class, students will watch video clips where they “look for Community Wellness Lecture Series body language. What does fear Presented by the Health Library & Resource Center — A PlaneTree Affiliate

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was routed to Vallejo. ber in Mountain View. He is not MURDER Shots were heard by neighbors a registered gang member in San Continued from page 1 an hour after the 911 call, at 4:53 Mateo or Santa Clara counties. a.m. “We have had no experience The call was disconnected Police have not named suspects with him in a gang capacity,” before it could be transferred or disclosed a motive. Court Wylie said. “They’re looking into to Mountain View dispatchers. records show that Sanchez had the gang angle, but it’s one of Though a frantic effort was made, sued the boy’s father for child many angles.” police were not able to trace the support, but Wylie said the father According to Turner, “We have call in time. is not a suspect. limited contact with him while “In Mountain View, 911 calls According to a Mountain View in East Palo Alto,” but he added — 99 percent of the time — come Police Department press release, that “he was associated with into our dispatch center,” said “a large dark skinned male suspect known gang members in East police spokesperson Liz Wylie. was seen leaving the home and Palo Alto.” “Because this house is basically fled in a dark colored sedan.” Turner addressed suspicions on top of [Highway] 101 it got Wylie said Aquino was not that Aquino was involved in the lumped in with CHP calls” and known to be an active gang mem- drug trade, saying that “we never MYSPACE PHOTO caught him selling drugs here in Aquino’s sister Teresa Sanchez. EPA.” In interviews with the Voice, Neighbor neighbors said the siblings were Ebaristo Ibar- quiet, responsible people who ra, 62, said he hailed from Oaxaca, Mexico. thought Sanchez They lived in a small pink house seemed like a alone with the boy. good, devoted Aquino’s work truck and Mus- mother. tang were still parked outside on “It’s sad,” said Monday. The truck’s driver’s side neighbor Brent window was shattered, and was Wittler. “Now eventually towed away that day the boy is moth- for further investigation, Wylie erless. He might said. be scarred for “He was a cool guy, nice guy, life.” very independent,” said one The killings MYSPACE PHOTO neighbor who wished to remain are the fourth Aquino’s black Ford Mustang is pictured with a unnamed. He said Aquino worked and fifth in window shattered, apparently by a gunshot. It’s never too late to get in shape. for a company with his father that Mountain View AXIS has trainers for all ages and ﬁtness levels. cleans offices in preparation for so far this year. new occupants. There were five murders in the said. “I think our citizens are gen- Bring in this ad to receive “It seemed he was responsible,” entire year of 1995, which was the erally good people.” 50% off the neighbor said. “He didn’t look most ever in a single year. In all of Those with information about like he had any trouble. He was a 2006 and 2007 there was only one the murders are urged to call the Your First Two AXIS calm person — never, ever any murder in the city. Mountain View Police Depart- Training Sessions disputes. They would come home “We want community mem- ment’s anonymous tip line at PERFORMANCE Good towards the ﬁrst two sessions with and by a certain time lights were bers to understand these are not (650) 903-6344. V CENTER an AXIS staff trainer. May not be com- bined with other offers or discounts. off, and everyone was asleep.” random acts of violence — they Mountain View Expires 7/31/08. Code: Voice “Someone killed them with no are highly targeted and involve (650) 229-1100 Expert Personal Trainers remorse,” he said. “I am pretty nefarious types of activities — all Staff writer Casey Weiss www.axispt.com Certified Massage Therapists sure the little boy got lucky.” wildly different in motive,” Wylie contributed to this report.

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10 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ JULY 4, 2008 ■ EDITORIAL ■ YOUR LETTERS Viewpoint ■ GUEST OPINIONS

■ EDITORIAL ■ LETTERS THE OPINION OF THE VOICE VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY

Founding Editor, Kate Wakerly COUNCIL IGNORED DANGER “preggers,” sets a poor example FOUND IN TUNNELS to children, who naturally look to ■ STAFF Irrational fear of adults for guidance in their behav- Editor: ior, speech and writing. Publisher I was disappointed to read that Here are a few sample head- Tom Gibboney televised meetings the City Council approved the lines that the editor could have Editorial pedestrian tunnel at the Mayfield used instead: Managing Editor Don Frances complex (“Tunnel added to May- “More teachers getting pregnant.” Staff Writers Daniel DeBolt, Casey Weiss field project,” June 13). The council hat is it about televised meetings that scares the “More teaching positions open.” Intern Kelsey Mesher ignored the concerns of one of its “More teachers needed.” Contributors Andrew Doerschuk, Mountain View Los Altos school district board? members regarding the inherent “More teachers on maternity Angela Hey, Sheila Himmel, W dangers of these dark tunnels. Forrest Linebarger, Jennifer Pence, During the month of June the board rejected two offers leave.” Elaine Rowland Assaults generally occur out of I recognize that “preggers” is not from Los Altos City Council member David Casas to help public view. A tunnel is a natu- Design & Production meant to be offensive, and works find financing to televise meetings on KMVT, which is ral place for crime to occur. An well in a casual context between Design Director Raul Perez overpass is a far safer way to cross Designers Linda Atilano, Laura Don, available in Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills adults, including women who are Joanne Lee, Gail Thoreson, Gary Vennarucci a busy street, since any criminal pregnant. But I question its use and surrounding communities. activity would be highly visible. Advertising in a newspaper that seeks to pres- The school board members conjured up all kinds of rea- The process of local govern- ent factual information to a wide Advertising Representatives Anna Mirsky, ment should allow public officials Dianna Prather sons — too costly at about $1,000 a crack, distracting, lack of audience, and expects to be taken Real Estate Account Executive to make decisions based upon seriously. Respected journalists Rosemary Lewkowitz interest shown by parents — to reject offers to help arrange a wide range of facts. I find the use standard English. If the author Real Estate Advertising Coordinator lack of concern for public safety Charito Mabutas for unobtrusive cameras that could bring school board sought to be entertaining, then the disheartening. Indeed, it shows Advertising Services Bill Rayburn meetings into the homes of thousands of residents who article should have been placed in a Office Coordinator Diane Martin “tunnel vision.” The June 20 edi- separate section, accompanied by a otherwise would not participate. torial is also a shining example. cartoon, not on a front page. Published every Friday at The loudest, and probably the most specious, reason cited Mike Patterson Jennifer Lee 655 W. Evelyn Ave., Suite 3 Quincy Drive High School Way P.O. Box 405 by board members to rule out the cameras was the manner in Mountain View, CA 94042 (650) 964-6300 which the idea was presented by Casas at a joint meeting June PLENTY OF OPTIONS fax (650) 964-0294 WHAT IS THIS ‘PREGGERS’? E-mail news and photos to: 9. Casas, a district parent and strong believer in transparency FOR ‘PREGNANT’ Editor: [email protected] E-mail letters to: in government, used the opportunity to push the board to Editor: Please! We have too many people [email protected] televise all its meetings. I generally enjoy reading the that cannot spell, cannot write a News/Editorial Department Voice, because I find it informative complete sentence and don’t know (650) 964-6300 Certainly Casas could have helped his cause by showing and interesting, but also respectful what a noun, adjective or verb is. fax (650) 964-0294 Display Advertising Sales more tact. You don’t make points with a public body by and professional at the same time. They don’t know how to spell So on June 27 I was disappointed (650) 964-6300 challenging them to act on a possibly controversial item because they’re too busy abbrevi- Classified Advertising Sales to find a front page article entitled ating the English language when (650) 964-6490 • (650) 326-8216 with little notice. “More teachers getting preggers.” they’re “speaking” to their friends fax (650) 326-0155 I was disappointed because E-mail Classified [email protected] But that is beside the point. By broadcasting its meetings on their cell phones. Then to add E-mail Circulation [email protected] “preggers” is a slang word, and it is insult to injury you have an article on TV or the Web, the board can inform hundreds, and inappropriate in professional set- on the front page of last week’s The Voice is published weekly by Embarcadero Publishing Co. and distributed to residences and potentially thousands, of district parents about the issues tings, like a newspaper. With the Voice titled “More teachers getting businesses in Mountain View. If you are not current- that affect their children as they advance through the critical same number of letters, the author preggers.” ly receiving the paper, you may request free delivery could have used the word “preg- by calling 964-6300. Voluntary high school years. It’s hard to imagine why anyone on a public See LETTERS, page 12 subscriptions at $30 per year, $50 per nant” (the proper term). Also, 2 years, are welcome from residents of board or council would not want to share their meetings Mountain View. Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other with constituents. communities is $50 per year, $80 per 2 years. Copyright ©2007 by Embarcadero Publishing On June 23, the board again heard from Casas, and this Company. All rights reserved. time he suggested using money Los Altos received from Member, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Comcast to pay for the coverage. Once again, the board balked, in part due to concerns that a majority of Casas’ ■ WHAT’S YOUR VIEW? council colleagues did not know about his plan and had not All views must include a home address and contact signed off on it. phone number. Published letters will also appear on the web site, www.MountainViewOnline.com, It is unfortunate that Casas and the board have been and occasionally on the Town Square forum. at loggerheads in this conversation. Perhaps it is time for TOWN SQUARE FORUM POST your views on the school district administrators to take over the discussions. Town Square forum at Casas is a distraction now and he should be thanked for www.MountainViewOnline.com E-MAIL your views to advancing the issue, then invited to step aside. [email protected]. Indicate The public has every right to know what transpires at if it is a letter to be published. MAIL to: Editor board meetings, which are now attended by only a handful Mountain View Voice, 655 W. Evelyn, Suite 3, of constituents. Broadcasting meetings would help bring the Mountain View, CA 94042. important functions of the board to many parents and resi- CALL the Viewpoint desk at 964-6300, ext. 26. dents who might not otherwise attend a live meeting. If that is the case, the cost is well worth it. JULY 4, 2008 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 11 Viewpoint

■ GUESTOPINION

THE NATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED THEATRE OF SILICON VALLEY Sustainability leads to independence

By Bruce Karney But there are reasons to hope emissions by 4 percent per year, that, within a generation, we may a very modest amount. A NEW MUSICAL BY THE CREATOR OF s we celebrate Indepen- become truly independent. The If the council places the measure dence Day, let’s spare a blueprints for a more sustainable on the ballot, voters will be able to Wicked A moment to reflect that, future are being drawn up in let current and future councils despite 232 years as an inde- Sacramento and here in Moun- know, clearly and emphatically, pendent republic, America is a tain View. The mayors of San that we want meaningful cuts deeply dependent nation. Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose in greenhouse gas emissions and snapshots We are dependant on oil, food and Berkeley have all begun to energy independence. and consumer products from for- implement “green” visions that I urge readers of the Voice to eign countries. We are dependent will make their cities less depen- let council members know how on water and electricity imported dent and more sustainable. important it is to put this mea- A Musical Scrapbook from hundreds of miles away. On Tuesday, July 8 the City sure on the ballot. It will be an Many who work in Mountain Council will decide whether important step toward creating Music & Lyrics by View are dependent on other cit- to place an advisory measure a more sustainable future for Stephen Schwartz ies to provide their housing. Our about greenhouse gas reduc- ourselves and our children. Book by David Stern standard of living is dependent on tion on the November ballot. the consumption of non-renew- The measure targets a citywide Bruce Karney is chair of the Conceived by Michael Scheman & David Stern able resources that we should be 80 percent reduction in green- Mountain View Environmental preserving for the enjoyment of house gas emissions by 2050. Sustainability Task Force. He Directed by Robert Kelley future generations. This can be achieved by cutting lives on Bush Street.

for bicyclists,” June 27). We should warming, reduce traffic congestion LETTERS be encouraging bike travel when- and wear and tear on the infra- “an irrepressible delight” Continued from page 11 ever possible, not discouraging it structure and thus are preferred to San Francisco Chronicle by refusing to carry bikes on the other forms of transit, even buses. What the devil is preggers? When train during commute hours. Most people who commute by I had my first child almost 25 years This may require an additional bike to San Francisco or other “a must-see” ago it was called being “pregnant.” car to be added or a freight car locales need to ride somewhere Has something changed that I am or something similar. Since rail when they get there. If you live on Palo Alto Weekly unaware of? Let’s not be guilty of traffic is one of the more effi- the Peninsula and take your bike perpetuating sloppy English. cient forms of transit due to low to San Francisco, you can com- Muriel Sivyer-Lee rolling friction, it is a preferred mute virtually anywhere in the “soaring music” Velarde Street way to transport bicycles, and city efficiently and without the The Mercury News the marginal cost of adding a delay and cost of waiting for a bus CALTRAIN SHOULD car to the train should be fairly or other transit. If those people MAKE ROOM FOR BIKES minimal (up to the point that a don’t have their bikes, they will second engine is required). need to use taxis, buses, or other Now through July 13 only! Editor: While increased train/BART forms of polluting transportation I read your editorial about carry- Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts traffic is one of the few good aspects on arrival. ing bikes on Caltrain and disagree about the high cost of gasoline, Doug Dexter with your conclusion (“Slow train CALL TODAY FOR GREAT SEATS! bikes create no pollution, no global Terrace Drive 650.903.6000 www.theatreworks.org

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VERONICA WEBER dining town A slice of apple pie waits to be judged. lender’s (from the Los Altos loca- afghan chinese mexican PIES tion). This was my favorite pie, Continued from page 13 although narrowly so. It was the Paradise Afghan/Persian Kabobs Chef Chu’s Fiesta Del Mar Too color of apricot, not fresh apple. 604 S. Mary Avenue 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Rotisserie & Cantina Creamery’s apple pie would have My initial impression was that (at El Camino Real) on the corner of El Camino, Los 735 Villa St., Mtn. View won any competition based solely the syrup browned from over- Sunnyvale 408/733-5262 Altos. 650/948-2696 650/967-3525 on appearance. It stood a good baking. However, the pie ($6.49) Charbroiled Kabob Zagat Review: “Gold Standard in Fresh Fresh Lime Margaritas, six inches high with an inviting was not over-baked. Lunch Special $7.95 Chinese Cuisine.” 200+ Tequilas, www.paradiseafganpersiankabobs.com Open Late. golden brown crust. It was artis- The crust was golden, buttery New Tung Kee Noodle House tic, and it seemed almost sinful and flaky, reminding me of Euro- 520 Showers Drive, La Fiesta Restaurant to cut into such a masterpiece of pean pastries. It was the tartest american Mtn. View. 650/947-8888 240 Villa St., Mtn. View succulent dimension. and spiciest of the pies. It oozed (Inside San Antonio Center) 650/968-1364 Once cut, the crust held its shape rather than ran when sliced. Voted Best Noodle House in The best Mole Poblano and Clarkes Charcoal Broiler 2003/2004 Mountain View Voice. Margaritas in town. while the oversized apple chunks Smooth and sticky on the tongue, 615 W. El Camino Real, collapsed into a viscous pool of it did not leave much aftertaste. Mtn. View. 650/967-0851 pizza sweet goo. It was difficult to plate, Ann’s Coffee Shop’s apple pie Voted Best Hamburger 14 Yrs french and the pie that remained in the ($16) was visually the most unusu- in a Row. Beautiful Outside glass dish quickly became soggy al, looking almost unbaked. There Patio Dining. Kapp's Pizza Bar & Grill Le Petit Bistro 191 Castro Street — the bottom crust all but disinte- was not a speck of brown on the 1405 W. El Camino Real, grated. Flavors were good though, pleasantly chewy and doughy Hobee’s Restaurants Mtn. View, 650/961-1491 Mtn. View. 650/964-3321 Happy Hours Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm. fresh and tart. This Bunyanesque crust. The pie was a heavyweight, 2312 Central Expwy. Casual and cozy French effort was the most discussed of chockablock full of fruit. When Mtn. View. 650/968-6050 restaurant. 15 tables. the pies and priced at $26.49. Voted Best Breakfast/Brunch tex-mex 9 years in a row! In third place was Marie Cal- Continued on next page mexican El Paso Cafe Marie Callendar's 1407 El Camino Real, 4710 El Camino Real Celia's Mexican Restaurant Mtn. View. 650/961-8858 (just south of San Antonio) 3740 El Camino Real, Fax: 650/961-3439 650/941-6989 Palo Alto. 650/843-0643 (Between Rengstorff and Shoreline) NOW OPEN 1850 El Camino Real, SUNDAYS!!! Menlo Park. 650/321-8227 FAMILY Sports Page ice cream Open 7 days www.celiasrestaurants.com OPERATED 1431 Plymouth Street a week! (exit at Shoreline off 101) Fiesta Del Mar- Seafood, Gelato Classico Mtn. View. 650/961-1992 Mexican Cuisine & Cantina 241 B Castro Street Opening 1005 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mtn. View. 650/969-2900 Grand Mtn. View. 650/965-9354 Open Daily, Lunch & Dinner. 25TH ANNIVERSARY! Voted Best Seafood for 7 years. 25% OFF ENTIRE BILL Includes drinks. Not valid with any other offer. Must present coupon. Expires July 27th.

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16 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ JULY 4, 2008 Weekend ANGUS Continued from previous page We drove to Buffalo Rock, hiked, singularly American holiday. handmade played softball, swatted mosqui- We hope you enjoy the Fourth $5.99 sliced, the pie was runny but had toes and feasted. Later, we drove in your own uniquely American BURGER big, fresh, just-picked apple fla- back to town for the pyrotechnics way — and don’t forget the with Fries, Side Salad & Fountain Drink vors. It was tart and acidic, snappy display. It was a happy, exhausting, apple pie. V OFFER VALID MON-FRI 4PM-CLOSE / SAT & SUN ALL DAY enough to keep anyone awake until the fireworks start. Trreateat GGourmetourmet ICE CREAM The Palo Alto Baking Com- HAPPY HOUR pany’s pie ($13.99) rated last on three of the four judges’ cards. It 99¢/ scoop had an appealing golden-brown OFFER VALID MON-FRI 5-6PM INDIAN RESTAURANT & BAR lattice crust woven on the top. SAT & SUN 2-3PM Between the tiny squares of lattice were golden raisins that GRILL detracted from whatever taste of 1020 SShorelineN. Rengstorffhore lAve,in eSuite C, Mountain View apple there might have been. SSpringpring FFeverever NNightsights NEXT TO COSTCO • (650) 960-1218 The fruit had an unappealing Present coupon for discount. Expires 7/21/08 metallic taste that hung on the Sunday – Appetizers – 1/2 O FF palate too long. The bottom MMondayonday – MargaritasMargaritas – 11/2/2 OFF crust was soggy and mushy. Had TIED HOUSE CCAFE & BREWERY I been blindfolded, I might not TTuesdayuesday – B Beerseers – 11/2/2 OFF have guessed it was apple pie at all. “A head-scratcher,” one WWednesdayednesday – WWinesines – 11/2/2 OFF South Bay’s Your Place for: judge said. Nonetheless, it was TThursdayhursday – C Cocktailsocktails – 11/2/2 OFF Original Garden Patio Dining a-la-mode-worthy. While there was a significant Microbrewery Eight Microbrews price differential in the pies, 800 California Street #100 (x Street Castro) • 650.960.3802 on Tap the more expensive ones were Fresh Beer To Go larger and had loads more fruit Happy Hour: in them. We did not weigh the Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm Corporate Parties pies, nor were the bakeries selling their pies by the pound. Catering On the Fourth of July, my grand- the Green Lantern mother’s pies were carefully packed Voted (along with fried chicken, ham-sal- restaurant and lounge ad sandwiches, potato salad, etc.) CALL FOR CORPORATE EVENTS AND PRIVATE PARTIES “Best California Cuisine” and stowed in the cavernous trunk of my grandfather’s Chevy Bel Air. (MONDAY–FRIDAY: 5-9PM) in Mountain View $3 HAPPY HOUR Check out our menu online @ * GUINNESS www.tiedhouse.com * LONG HAMMER IPA Sports * STELLA ARTOIS Watch the games on our 4 Hi-Def TVs * HEFEWEIZEN Thursday including our 120” Big Screen! age ALL BEER ON TAP & WELL DRINKS Salsa Lessons PPage with DJ El dela Clave (starts 8pm) Open Daily: M-Th & Sat 11:30-10:00, 650.968.8879 F 11:30-11:00 & Sun 11:30-9:30 1477 Plymouth St. Suite D, Mountain View (650) 965-BREW 954 Villa St. Mountain View Open Monday-Saturday 11:00am–2:00am (Closed Sundays) WWatchatch thethe NNBABA FFINALSINALS oonn HHDD Saff Mediterranean LLargearge ew ron SScreencreen TTV's!V's! N Grill House OPEN IN MOUNTAIN VIEW North & South Indian Restaurant & Bar FULL SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT ✦ ✦ ✦ FREE FREE DINNER 35 to 40 Daily Lunch Specials Delivery Buy 1 dinner entree & receive item ✦ ✦ ✦ on Lunch 2nd entree of equal or lesser value Full Bar & Menu orders Buffet ✦ ✦ ✦ of $10000 FREE everyday Healthy Menu Specials or more Must present coupon, limit 2 coupons per table ✦ ✦ ✦ Expires 7/31/08 Not valid on FRI or SAT Breakfast Served ✦ ✦ ✦ Our Organic Chicken is California grown, veggie fed Lunch served all day and raised naturally free. No Hormones, antibiotics or Kitchen Open until 8:30pm 2700 W. El Camino Real animal bio-products. Our beef is all naturally raised, corn fed from Harris Ranch. Halal meats. 1431 Plymouth St., Mtn. View Mountain View, CA 94040 (Exit at Shoreline off 101) 650.948.0123 Fax 650.948.0125 650 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 Bar 650.961.1992 Phone: 650.625.9990 Fax: 650.625.9991 CALL FOR PARTIES Office 650.961.9104 Only Bar on Shoreline Blvd.

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Life Century 12: 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. in London is anything but idyllic as the 790 Castro Street adult Nazneen (Tannishtha Chatterjee) ✭✭1/2 THE BEST GET SMART (PG-13) is married — through arrangement — Mountain View Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. to an oafish and idealistic Bangladeshi (1 block from El Camino) PIZZA WEST OF Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 12:30, 2:15, 3:15, 5, 6, 7:40, 8:40 & 10:30 p.m. named Chanu (Satish Kaushik) who NEW YORK GONZO (NOT RATED) (NOT REVIEWED) quits his job on principle and promises (650) 961-6666 —Ralph Barbieri KNBR 680 Aquarius: 1:30, 4:30, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m. riches galore when he ultimately lands HANCOCK (PG-13) (NOT REVIEWED) a new gig. Nazneen suffers in silence, Century 16: 11 & 11:35 a.m.; 12:10, 12:45, 1:25, 2, 2:35, 3:10, 3:50, 4:20, caring for a pair of spirited daughters 5, 5:30, 6:15, 6:50, 7:25, 8, 8:40, 9:15, 9:50 & 10:25 p.m. and performing her traditional duties Century 20: 11:10, 11:25 & 11:50 p.m.; 12:15, 12:40, 1:05, 1:30, 1:50, 2:15, on autopilot while desperately yearn- 2:40, 3:05, 3:30, 3:55, 4:15, 4:35, 5:05, 5:30, 5:55, 6:20, 6:40, 7, 7:30, 7:55, 8:20, 8:45, 9:05, 9:25, 9:55 & 10:20 p.m. Fri.-Sun. also at 10:45 a.m. ing for her homeland and the sister she left behind. Forced to help make ends ✭1/2 THE HAPPENING (R) Century 16: 10:15 p.m. meet, Nazneen takes in sewing and Century 12: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40 & 10:10 p.m. unexpectedly falls for the British-born THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Bangladeshi delivery boy (Christopher Century 16: 12:05, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4:50, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 9:50 p.m. Sampson as Karim) who appears with Century 12: 12:05, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4:50, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 9:50 p.m. stacks of denim jeans in need of repair. INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE ✭✭ Their ardent affair is the centerpiece of a CRYSTAL SKULL (PG-13) 1/2 larger picture: the horrific 9/11 attacks, Century 16: 1:20, 4:15, 7:20 & 10:10 p.m. a burgeoning Muslim fundamentalism Century 20: 1:45, 4:35, 7:25 & 10:25 p.m. Fri.-Sun. also at 10:55 a.m. and a love that cannot be allowed to IRON MAN (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 flourish. It’s been done before and per- Century 16: 11:10, 4:35 & 10:05 p.m. haps done better, but this multicultural Century 12: 12:20, 3:20, 7:10 & 10:15 p.m. fish-out-of-water tale hits some elo- JUNO (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: Fri. at 10 p.m. quent notes. Rated: PG-13 for mature 12 Years KIT KITTREDGE: AN AMERICAN GIRL (G) (NOT REVIEWED) themes. 1 hour, 41 minutes. — J.A. in a Row Century 16: 11:25, 1:55, 4:40, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m. Century 12: Noon, 1:20, 2:30, 3:50, 5, 6:20, 7:30, 8:50 & 10 p.m. WALL-E ✭✭✭1/2 KUNG FU PANDA (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 (Century 16, Century 20) WALL-E Century 16: 11:20, 1:40, 4:05, 6:35 & 9 p.m. (a.k.a. Waste Allocation Load Lifter "Most Excellent Italian Century 20: 11:20, 1:45, 4:10, 6:35 & 9 p.m. Earth-Class) is the last robot left on the Restaurant in Silicon Valley" THE LOVE GURU (PG-13) (NOT REVIEWED) depressing dystopia that is Earth, steadi- – Silicon Valley Concierge Association Century 16: 2:15 & 7:35 p.m. ly cleaning up superfluous trash while Century 12: 12:30, 1:40, 2:50, 4:20, 5:30, 6:45, 7:50, 9:30 & 10:20 p.m. the population has lifted off on Axiom, ENTERTAINMENT MONGOL (R) (NOT REVIEWED) a state-of-the-art home away from PRIME RIB & SEAFOOD Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:15, 7 & 9:50 p.m. home. WALL-E’s days are spent crushing Tues-Thurs: Yelena on Grand Piano mountains of garbage into controllable Fri: 6pm–9:30pm Tibor & Yelena ROMAN DE GARE (R) (NOT REVIEWED) ROMANTIC CANDLELIGHT strolling Gypsy Violin Aquarius: 2, 5, 7:45 & 10 p.m. cubes, collecting intriguing curiosities DININGINING Sat: Kaye Devrie & Friends SEX AND THE CITY (R) ✭✭1/2 and watching and re-watching a bat- 1st Sat of the month - Opera, tered VHS copy of “Hello Dolly!” That PREPARED TABLESIDE Broadway & Italian Love songs Century 16: 11:30, 3 & 6:45 p.m. Fri tiresome routine is turned upside down t Unique Flambé Entreés 2nd Sat of the month - Smooth Century 20: 12:50, 4, 7:10 & 10:20 p.m. with the arrival of EVE, a fetching, egg- t Spinach & Caesar Salads Contemporary vocals rd THE VISITOR (PG-13) (NOT REVIEWED) t Cherries Jubilee 3 Sat of the month - Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:35 p.m. shaped probe sent to Earth to determine Instrumental Trio with its tenuous life-sustaining status. Sparks Dancing ✭✭✭1/2 Sat th WALL-E (G) fly, and how. WALL-E shows off his col- 4 Sat of the month - Century 16: 11 & 11:45 a.m.; 12:35, 1:35, 2:25, 3:05, 4:10, 5, 5:35, 7, 7:30, Jazz and Standards lection to impress the impenetrable EVE, 8:05, 9:35, 10 & 10:35 p.m. Tel: 408.734.5323 Century 20: 10:40, 11:15 & 11:45 a.m.; 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:55, 2:25, 2:55, 3:25, all beautifully sans dialogue. High-tech 1228 Reamwood Ave., Sunnyvale hell breaks loose when EVE is beamed Off Tasman between Lawrence Expwy & Great America Pkwy 3:55, 4:35, 5:05, 5:35, 6, 6:35, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:50 & 10:20 p.m. WANTED (R) ✭✭✭✭ back up to the Axiom and a lovesick WALL-E stows away on her transport. Century 16: 11:15 & 11:50 a.m.; 1:50, 2:30, 4:25, 5:10, 7:05, 7:50, 9:40 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:40 a.m. 12:20, 1, 1:40, 2:20, 3, 3:40, 4:20, 5, 5:40, 6:20, 7, As seen from his eyes, the Mother Ship 7:45, 8:25, 9:05, 9:45 &10:25 p.m. Fri.-Sun. also at 10:30 & 11 a.m. is the ultimate nightmare in technologi- YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13) cally advanced. It’s best not to dig too (NOT REVIEWED) Century 16: 10:35 p.m. deep into “WALL-E’s” narrative as much Century 20: 12:40, 3:30, 7:20 & 10:25 p.m. goes unexplained and its dramatic mysteries are shrouded in stunning visu- als and the titular hero’s search for the Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. MMeatloafeatloaf perfect love match. But “WALL-E” isn’t AQUARIUS: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) lacking a social conscience; it passes CENTURY CINEMA 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) politically correct judgment on waste, MMondaysondays CENTURY PARK 12: 557 E. 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By Kelsey Mesher Ham said he and Hunstable “hit it off right away” after meeting at West Point. “And we always wanted hosts prominent s the horrifying events of the Virginia Tech to start a company together” he added. (The two were shooting unfolded last year, most traditional later joined by Gyula Feher.) Amedia outlets were left in the dark, unable to Later, while serving in the military overseas, Ham saw access the campus or learn what was going on. the need for an online broadcast medium. Noticing how conservatives One student, however, using only a video camera, circumstances made keeping in touch with family mem- computer and Internet connection, logged onto bers difficult, he wondered if there wasn’t a better way to OLLIE NORTH, RUSH AND DR. LAURA Ustream.tv and began broadcasting from within the stay connected. The Internet seemed to offer a solution. APPEAR ON MOUNTAIN VIEW’S USTREAM besieged campus. “Time is limited,” he explained. “If I have 10 minutes, “Traditional press couldn’t get on, yet there was a do I call my dad or my mom or my friend in Ohio?” story unfolding,” said Ustream co-founder John Ham. Today, Ustream isn’t only for military personnel. It’s By Daniel DeBolt The student’s broadcast became an important source of been utilized by politicians like John Kerry and celebri- information — it was used on CNN that evening — and ties like Tori Amos, but mostly by ordinary citizens. hanks to a small Mountain View company on the value of Ustream became more widely understood. Ham emphasized the platform’s interactive aspects, Castro Street, an all-star cast of conservative Formed in 2006 by two West Point graduates, the Moun- which allow real-time polling and live chatting Tmedia personalities took advantage of webcast- tain View company is dedicated to making Web casting between broadcasters and viewers. ing technology last Thursday in what was billed as — which involves “live streaming video,” i.e. broadcasting Though Ustream will continue to aim big with its an unprecedented effort to send care packages to the live footage over the Internet — accessible to everyone. subjects (the company is the official live video stream- troops in Iraq. Two years later, founders Ham and Brad Hunstable ing provider for the upcoming Republican National Names like Rush Limbaugh, Oliver North and Dr. seem to have met their goal: According to the com- Convention), Ham says they hope to make a quiet Laura Schlesinger were guests on “From the Frontlines,” pany, the site has 10 million viewers watching more home here in Mountain View. an eight-hour online broadcast originating from the than 360,000 broadcasters. “We love Mountain View,” he said. “It’s a beautiful Ustream office at 274 Castro St. The event was a “web- A few weeks ago the company moved from its San place. I think it’s a good mix of the city and the Pen- a-thon” fundraiser, with the goal of raising as much as Antonio Center location to a small, sunny office on insula. It’s quiet, it’s rural, it’s serene, it’s the heart of $500,000 by the end of the day. Castro Street. And before the furniture was even technology.” V According to MoveAmericaForward.org, the right- unpacked, they took on their biggest job yet: “From leaning political group that organized the event, $1.5 the Frontlines” (see accompanying story, this page). E-mail Kelsey Mesher at million was raised as of Monday. Organizers said the [email protected] moneyy will ppayy for thousands of care packages contain- inging items like beef jerky, coffee and cookies. W Whileh most of the big names — which also inincluded Sean Hannity, John Bolton, Ann CoultCoultere and Laura Ingraham — were not physi- ccallyally ppresent in Mountain View on Thursday, bloggerblogge Michelle Malkin joined conservative talktalk radiora stars Melanie Morgan and Mark Wil- liams in hosting the show live from Ustream’s CastroCastro Street studio. Morgan,Mo who is also chair of MoveAm- ericaForward,ericaF was quoted in the Chronicle last weekw as saying that “there is no political eelementl to this. It is nonpolitical and nonpartisan.”nonpa Minutes into the broadcast, however,howe the show’s hosts were focusing on “domestic“dom insurgency” — a reference to some Americans’ lack of support for the war in IraqIra — and “liberal media” hypocrisy. “You“Yo guys are the counterinsurgency” MalkinMalk said to hosts and listeners as she introducedintrod the show. “The“Th message is that the troops need to feel ouro support,” said Ryan Gill, who helped organizeorgan the event as operations director for MoveAmericaForward.Move “Congress doesn’t alwaysalway support them.” Gill said viewers couldcould use the Internet to donate packages worthworth $16 to $900 at the click of a button. DonationsDona were being accepted as late as Wednesday.Wedn AlsoAl present in the Ustream studio was GoldGold Star mother Debbie Lee, who held a pic- tureture ofof her son, Marc Allen Lee, the first Navy SEALSEAL to ddie in Iraq. “He“He willingly ggave up his life,” she said. “This is a way I can saysay ‘Thank‘Thank you.’” To watchwatch thethe bbroadcast, go to www.ustream.tv/chan nel/from-the-frontlines.nel/from-the-fro More information is available atat www.moveamericaforward.org.www.moveam V

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NOTICE OF ELECTION The book bringers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Mountain View on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at which there will be submitted to the voters the By Jennifer Pence children are more attracted following offi ces: to books when they can Four (4) Members of the Mountain View City Council ucked away on Terra see the covers. Locations for Bella Avenue in Moun- Bookcase Libraries take into for full terms of four years each Ttain View, the Bring account the demographics of Nomination papers must be obtained from the City Clerk’s Offi ce located at City Hall, Me A Book Foundation has the children served. BMAB 500 Castro Street, 3rd Floor, Mountain View, during the fi ling period beginning Mon- been installing bookcases has an African-American day, July 14, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. and ending Friday, August 8, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. If filled with children’s books at book collection, a Spanish- an incumbent does not fi le nomination papers by August 8, 2008, the fi ling period will schools, businesses, and other language collection, and a be extended for nonincumbents for fi ve (5) days, ending Wednesday, August 13, 2008, locations throughout the Bay general collection to select at 5:00 p.m. Area and beyond. Mountain books from. View installations include The third program, the First If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective offi ce, the City Council may appoint Slater and Castro elemen- Teachers Program, seeks to someone to the offi ce. tary schools, St. Joseph, and educate parents, child care CalWorks. The nonprofit, providers and teachers about founded in 1997, has installed the importance of reading The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. over 1,400 bookcases in 14 aloud to children. The pro- states and seven countries. gram lasts from one to three For further information, please call the City Clerk at (650) 903-6304. Founder Judy Koch got the sessions and includes activi- idea for Bring Me a Book ties such as having parents Angelita M. Salvador, City Clerk (BMAB) from interacting with discuss the obstacles to read- the workers at her family’s sheet ing aloud as well as solutions metal manufacturing firm. to these problems, learn- She learned that many of the ing about early childhood STANFORD workers had no books at home, brain development, getting did not know how to select tips on reading aloud, and, Summer Theater TH age-appropriate books for their in some cases, attending an 10 children, and, in the case of orientation at a public library SEASON many workers from foreign and obtaining a library card. countries, did not even know Follow-up studies reveal that, that they could check out books three months later, parents from public libraries. who participated in this pro- Brian Friel Judy took classes to learn gram are still reading to their about children’s literature children twice as often as they Irish and installed a “book bag did prior to the program. (and other voices) library” on the manufactur- How can you help? BMAB ing floor. The bags of books is always looking for volun- July 7—August 18, 2008 were labeled by age level to teers on weekdays to assem- make it easy for workers to ble bookcases, cover books, take age-appropriate books organize the warehouse and home to their children. more. BMAB also will train Friel and Others on Film BMAB currently has three volunteers who want to help programs, all of which aim to teach in the First Teachers Mondays, July 7–August 18 at 7:00 PM; FREE! provide easy access to the best Program. And, of course, Cubberley Auditorium (School of Education) children’s books and inspire financial donations are always reading aloud to children. welcome. Donors who con- July 7: THE DEAD (1987) The Book Bag Library Pro- tribute the cost of an entire directed by John Huston; discussion led by Scott Bukatman, Professor of gram is very similar to Judy’s bookcase ($700 or more) Art History, Stanford original installation at the can have a dedication plaque THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY manufacturing plant. Each of placed on the bookcase and July 14: (2006) these libraries includes over can work with BMAB to directed by Ken Loach; discussion led by Charles Junkerman, Associate 200 hardcover books plus select the bookcase’s location. Provost and Dean of Continuing Studies, Stanford audio recordings of most of Donations of any size will go July 21: DANCING AT LUGHNASA (1998) the books. Through this pro- straight to purchasing books directed by Pat O’Connor; discussion led by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, gram, BMAB hopes to reme- and related materials since the Associate Artistic Director, SST diate the fact that two-thirds Koch Family Foundation cov- of low-income families have ers BMAB’s operating costs. July 28: ODD MAN OUT (1947) zero age-appropriate books in Says Dianne Calvi, president directed by Carol Reed; discussion led by Tina Zoccoli Mayers, Film Series the home. of Bring Me A Book, “We Director, SST The Bookcase Library pro- believe that all children should THE CRYING GAME gram focuses on addressing have access to the best books, August 4: (1992) the even more startling fact and that all parents should directed by Neil Jordan; discussion led by Ciara Murphy, Ph.D. candidate in Drama, Stanford that 80 percent of low-income understand the importance of child care centers lack age- reading to their children. Our August 11: IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER (1993) appropriate books. Through vision is a world where all directed by Jim Sheridan; discussion led by William Chace, President this program, BMAB provides children read and succeed.” V Emeritus, Wesleyan University and Emory University preschools, child care centers, elementary schools and com- Jennifer Pence lives in Moun- August 18: THE COMMITMENTS (1991) munity centers with attractive tain View. She is founder of the directed by Alan Parker; discussion led by Rush Rehm, Artistic Director, SST bookcases filled with 30 hard- Windmill Giving Circle and cover children’s books. founder and owner of Aca- The bookcases are designed demic Springboard, a tutoring to display the books with the group. She can be reached at http://summertheater.stanford.edu cover facing out since young [email protected].

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JULY 4, 2008 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 21 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE ■ HIGHLIGHT “GREASE” will be presented by The Music School on July 10 and 11 (Fri. & Sat.) at 8 p.m. and July 12 (Sun.) at 3 p.m. Performance by 14-18 year olds. Get tickets in advance from The Music School or as available at the door. $10 donation/$5 for 12 & under Spartan Theater; Mt. View High School, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View. GoingsOn Call 408-739-9248. www.themusicschool.org ART GALLERIES CLUBS/MEETINGS p.m. $9 (students $5). Flex-It Studio, 425 Eve- RELIGION/ itexec.meetup.com/32/calendar/8076768/ lyn Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-493-6012. Health Care Forum How are the needs of the Mixed-Media Collage Exhibition Leads Club - Leads to Success Chapter SPIRITUALITY uninsured being met in Santa Clara County? 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St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Anto- including total cholesterol levels, blood pressure, Technology and Society Committee 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View,. Call nio Circle, Mountain View. Call 650-917-6800 bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference Luncheon Forum Wes Rolley, Green Party 650-857-0904. www.imsb.org ext. 308. www.arts4all.org COMMUNITY EVENTS and body mass index. The services are worth activist, describes the Restore the Delta Cam- more than $115 in value and no appointment is paign, a grassroots campaign of residents and Women in Business Luncheon Guest necessary. Fri., July 11, 1-7 p.m. Free. Walgreens, organizations committed to restoring the Califor- Speaker: Kathleen Ronald, president, SPEAK- SPECIAL EVENTS BENEFITS 121 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View. www. nia Delta so that its waters are fishable, swim- tacular. Topic: “The Fortune is in the Follow-up.” walgreens.com/takecare mable, drinkable and farmable. Tue., July 8, 11:45 Friends of Mountain View Library Tue., July 8, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $28 members; Mountain View High School 50th Class a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $11 for TASC members, $12 Book Sale Located in Bookmobile garage. $33 non-members. Michael’s at Shoreline, 2690 Reunion Looking for graduates of the 1958 for non-members. Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, Sat. only, members of the Friends of Mountain Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call 650-968- LIVE MUSIC Mountain View High School for a reunion. Fri., Oct. 134 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-969- View Public Library get early entrance from 8378. www.chambermv.org 3, Mountain View Hilton Garden Inn, 840 E. El 7215. http://tian.greens.org/TASC.shtml Camino Real, Mountain View. Call 408-732-3092. 9-9:45 a.m. General admission, July 12-13, 10 The Refugees The Refugees are a tribute a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Bag sale CONCERTS band to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. VOLUNTEERS Sun. 2-4 p.m. Friends of Mountain View Book Thu., July 17, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Cuesta Park, SPORTS Sale, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View, Ca.. Located on Cuesta Dr between Grant Rd & Musical Remedy Concert Paradiso’s Volunteer Rangers Shoreline at Mountain Call 650-526-7031. Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. Call 650- melodic and rhythmic musical stylings are a blend 2008 Track Season Registration Registra- View seeks volunteer rangers to educate the 903-6331. www.mountainview.gov of acoustic and electronic sounds on didjeridoo, tion for the 2008 Track and Field season with Palo public and assist visitors at the 750-acre wildlife/ CLASSES/WORKSHOPS keyboard, theremin and other exotic instruments. Alto Lightning Track Club. Ages 5-18. All levels of recreation area and nearby Stevens Creek Trail. Sat., July 5, 8-10 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 day ON STAGE experience. Through July 20, 4 p.m. Annual mem- Flexible scheduling for gatehouse, bicycle and/or Yoga: Detoxify Body & Mind Subhash of event. East West Bookstore, 324 Castro St., bership fee. Stanford track-Angell Field, Stanford foot patrol positions. City of Mountain View, 3070 Mountain View. www.eastwest.com University, Stanford. Call 650-321-2175. Garg, a visiting yoga therapist who was a “Snapshots” West Coast Premiere of “Snap- N. Shoreline, Mountain View. Call 650-903-6073. student of Indira Gandhi’s yoga instructor, shots,” the latest musical from Broadway and http://www.ci.mountainview.ca.us/ leads a workshop geared to decreasing DANCE Hollywood composer Stephen Schwartz. The- TALKS/AUTHORS stress levels and increasing energy levels atreWorks founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley with the help of proper breathing exercises, ■ MORELISTINGS English Country Dancing Traditional and helms this musical “album.” Through July 13, Do Less With More (So More Gets Done) postures, diet and hygiene. Sat., July 5, 2-6 modern set dances to live music in a contem- Tue.-Wed. at 7:30 p.m., Thu.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. Speaker: Jamie Dinkelacker - Geo/Maps engineer- p.m. $39 in advance, $45 day of event. East For a complete listing of porary social atmosphere. Beginners welcome. at 2 and 7 p.m. $21-64. TheatreWorks at the ing manager at Google Inc. Wed., July 9, 7-9 p.m. West Bookstore, 324 Castro St., Mountain local events, see our website at All dances taught, no partner required. First, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, $20. 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County: 600 Rainbow Dr. Apt. 126 WASSIM TAWBI Mountain View, CA 94041 817 Runningwood Circle This business is owned by an Mountain View, CA 94040 individual. WALTER PEZZINI Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to 544 Thompson Avenue transact business under the fictitious Public Notices Mountain View, CA 94043 business name(s) listed herein. This This business is owned by a general statement was filed with the County partnership. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County Registrant/Owner has not yet on June 9, 2008. begun to transact business under (VOICE July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008) 995 Fictitious Name Registrant/Owner has not yet STATEMENT on June 18, 2008. the fictitious business name(s) listed begun to transact business under File No. 510922 (Voice June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2008) herein. This statement was filed with Statement the fictitious business name(s) listed The following person person(s) is (are) DUET PLASTIC SURGERY A the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa herein. This statement was filed with doing business as, Guardian Fence of MEDICAL CORPORATION Clara County on June 23, 2008. 997 All Other Legals NOLAS SALON the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Northern California, 2515 Nedson Ct., (Voice July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Clara on June 3, 2008. Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara STATEMENT STATEMENT (Voice June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2008) County: LADYBUG EXCLUSIVE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE File No. 510001 File No. 510693 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CORBY POOLS INC. The following person (persons) is OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE The following person(persons) is (are) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT 2515 Nedson Ct. STATEMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE doing business as, Nolas Salon, 1817 OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (are) doing business as, Duet Plastic File No. 511129 Mountain View, CA 94043 Surgery A Medical Corporation, 515 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Doane Ave., Mtn. View, CA 94043, NAME This business is owned by a The following person (persons) is (are) No. 108CV113803 Santa Clara County: File No. 510542 South Drive, Suite 25, Mountain View, doing business as, Ladybug Exclusive, corporation. CA 94040, Santa Clara County: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: MELANIE HEGNA The following person(s)/entity(ies) Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to 2110 - I, W. Middlefield Rd., Mountain Petitioner KATY CHRISTINE ROSE filed 1817 Doane Ave. has/have abandoned the use of DUET PLASTIC SURGERY A MEDICAL View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County: transact business under the fictitious CORPORATION a petition with this court for a decree Mountain View, CA 94043 the fictitious business name(s). The business name(s) listed herein. This FAIRLANE KANAMORI changing names as follows: This business is owned by an information given below is as it 515 South Drive, Suite 25 2110 W. Middlefield Rd., Apt. I statement was filed with the County Mountain View, CA 94040 KATY CHRISTINE ROSE to KATY individual. appeared on the fictitious business Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County CA, 94043 CHRISTINE SMITH. Registrant/Owner has not yet statement that was filed at the County This business is owned by a This business is owned by an on June 18, 2008. corporation. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons begun to transact business under Clerk-Recorder’s Office. (Voice June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2008) individual. interested in this matter shall appear the fictitious business name(s) listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to Registrant/Owner began transacting transact business under the fictitious before this court at the hearing herein. This statement was filed with FABTRON YUME-JI JAPANESE CUISINE business under the fictitious business indicated below to show cause, if any, the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa 615 Industrial Road FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business name(s) listed herein. This name(s) listed herein on 06/23/08. statement was filed with the County why the petition for change of name Clara County on May 28, 2008. San Carlos, CA 94070 STATEMENT This statement was filed with the should not be granted. (Voice June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2008) FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY File No. 510916 Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara on June 12, 2008. NOTICE OF HEARING: JULY 8, 2008, ON: 05/27/2003 The following person person(s) is (are) County on June 23, 2008. 8:45 a.m., Room 107. SUPPLY CHAIN ONLINE (Voice June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2008) UNDER FILE NO. 427495 doing business as, Yume-ji japanese (Voice July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008) Superior Court of California, County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): cuisine, 1082 E. El Camino Real, SHANA THAI RESTAURANT of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, STATEMENT HMP PROPERTIES E.H. SUDA, INC. Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of this File No. 510244 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 3829 Bret Harte Drive County: STATEMENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be The following person (persons) is STATEMENT Redwood City, CA 94061 PAUL KIM File No. 511009 published at least once each week for (are) doing business as, Supply File No. 511171 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED 1248 Christobal Privada The following person (persons) is four successive weeks prior to the Chain Online, 771 Cathedral Drive, The following person (persons) is (are) BY a corporation. This statement was Mountain View, CA 94040 (are) doing business as, Shana Thai date set for hearing on the petition in Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara doing business as, HMP Properties, filed with the County Clerk Recorder of This business is owned by an Restaurant, 311 Moffett Blvd., Suite A, the following newspaper of general County: 565 Leona Lane, Mountain View, CA Santa Clara County on June 6, 2008. individual. Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara circulation, printed in this county: SUPPLY CHAIN ONLINE, LLC 94040, Santa Clara County: (Voice June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2008) Registrant has not yet begun to County: MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE. 771Cathedral Drive HUGO M. PENAFIEL transact business under the fictitious NITTAYA NITIPREECHA Date: June 2, 2008 Sunnyvale, CA 94087 ARGO CONSTRUCTION 565 Leona Lane business name(s) listed herein. This 1600 Villa Street # 382 /s/ Mary Ann Grilli This business is owned by a limited FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Mountain View, CA 94040 statement was filed with the County Mountain View, CA 94041 JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT liability company. STATEMENT LAURA R. PENAFIEL Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County CHOTIPONG TANTIPONGVASIN (Voice June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2008) Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to File No. 510451 on June 17, 2008. 1600 Villa Street # 382 565 Leona Lane transact business under the fictitious The following person person(s) is (are) (Voice June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2008) Mountain View, CA 94041 Mountain View, CA 94040 business name(s) listed herein. This doing business as, ARGO Construction, This business is owned by husband This business is owned by husband statement was filed with the County 1841 S. Springer Rd., #A, Mountain MONEY-ON.BIZ & wife. NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME & wife. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County: Registrant has not yet begun to Registrant/Owner has not yet on June 2, 2008. CSILLA SZANTAI STATEMENT begun to transact business under Date of Filing Application: File No. 510952 transact business under the fictitious June 10, 2008 (Voice June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2008) 1841 S. Springer Rd. #A business name(s) listed herein. This the fictitious business name(s) listed Mountain View, CA 94040 The following person (persons) is (are) herein. This statement was filed with To Whom It May Concern: AQABA SOLUTIONS doing business as, Money-On.biz, statement was filed with the County The Name(s) of Applicant(s) is/are: This business is owned by an Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME individual. 1919 Hackett Ave., Mountain View, CA Clara County on June 24, 2008. TAN POH SENG STATEMENT 94043, Santa Clara County: on June 19, 2008. The applicants listed above are Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to (Voice June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2008) (Voice July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008) File No. 510347 transact business under the fictitious MONEY-ON INC. applying to the Department of The following person (persons) is (are) business name(s) listed herein. This 1919 Hackett Ave. TRADE GROUP INTERNATIONAL BACKSTAGE RENTALS Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell doing business as, Aqaba Solutions, statement was filed with the County Mountain View, CA 94043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME alcoholic beverages at: 333 Escuela Ave., Apt. 219, Mountain Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County This business is owned by a STATEMENT STATEMENT 750 W. EVELYN AVE. View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County: on June 5, 2008. corporation. File No. 511102 File No. 510568 STE. B DIMITRI BERSHADSKY (Voice June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2008) Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to The following person (persons) is The following person (persons) is (are) MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-1316 333 Escuela Ave., Apt. 219 transact business under the fictitious (are) doing business as, Trade Group doing business as, Backstage Rentals, Type of license(s) Applied for: Mountain View, CA 94040 GUARDIAN FENCE OF business name(s) listed herein. This International, 817 Runningwood Circle, 600 Rainbow Drive Apt. 126, Mountain 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - This business is owned by an NORTHERN CALIFORNIA statement was filed with the County Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara View, CA 94041, Santa Clara County: EATING PLACE individual. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County MARK GENTRUP (Voice July 4, 11, 18, 2008)

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