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UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Palo Alto to consider early airport takeover New report claims city could profit by taking airport But county officials have been city-run airport could bring a long- backs up persistent claims from operations from Santa Clara County looking to lessen their role in the term windfall to the city. airport proponents that the busy municipal airport since at least The analysis by the Kentucky- facility could be a robust revenue by Gennady Sheyner 2006, when they approved a busi- based firm R.A. Wiedemann & generator. But it also stresses that ness plan limiting the county’s in- Associates estimates the city could any profits the city makes from the fter a brief layover, Palo Alto’s has split the local community in re- vestment in the facility to only the realize a profit of $13.5 million airport would have to stay in the divisive debate about the fu- cent years, with some residents and most essential projects. The county from Palo Alto Airport by 2037 if it airport. Federal Aviation Adminis- Ature of the municipal airport council members calling for abolish- estimated the costs of running the were to take over operations before tration regulations prohibit transfer is scheduled to take off later this ment of the aged 102-acre facility and airport exceeded the facility’s rev- 2012. But to get to this point, the of airport revenues to other munici- month, when city officials debate others urging more investment in the enues by about $600,000 between city would have to endure a deficit pal uses. what to do with the small and bus- airport. Santa Clara County has been 1967 and 2009. of $129,200 for the years 2012-17. “In short, the City of Palo Alto tling Baylands facility. managing the airport since 1967 un- A new study, however, suggests The report, which the council The future of the Palo Alto Airport der a 50-year lease. that with a modest investment, a commissioned last year, largely (continued on page 6)
ENVIRONMENT Superfund: Pollution spikes despite cleanup Palo Alto site cleanup due to leaky tank has generally lowered toxic contamination except for some areas by Sue Dremann espite nearly three decades a toxic leak from a 1,000-gallon of clean-up efforts at a cen- underground solvent-storage tank Dtral Palo Alto Superfund site, at 620-640 Page Mill Road in 1981 groundwater contamination from a and began remediation to remove leaky underground chemical tank the contamination from soil and has dramatically concentrated in groundwater. The company left the some small areas, according to a site in 1986 but continued its lease Veronica Weber new water-quality report. until 2007. None of the contamination is HP has reported a cumulative threatening homes, but it is causing cost of $6,788,253 through October some concern about vapors pen- 2009 to clean up the contamina- etrating commercial buildings. tion. The underground contamination According to the report — which STRIKING UP THE BAND from the “Hewlett-Packard 620-640 was created from monitoring done Drum major Garret Schlesinger (left) leads the Stanford Band as it practices songs and formations on campus Page Mill Road Superfund Site” is by Stantec, a company hired by HP in advance of Saturday’s home game against USC. “Cal may be the rival, but ‘SC is the enemy,” he said. detailed in a five-year review re- and Varian — an area just south of leased Sept. 30 by the California the 620-640 Page Mill Road build- Regional Water Quality Control ings showed trichloroethene (TCE) board,” Kamanger said. Board San Francisco Bay Region. levels in groundwater increased by LAND USE “In terms of what their intent is, It is the third five-year study of 75 percent. it’s not clear, but it’s out there.” the site. Trichloroethene concentra- A member of the Shaw family In addition to the increased con- tions increased by 20 percent in a said they have not been contacted centration in a few areas, inspectors monitoring well near El Camino Peninsula Day Care site eyed by the district. have also noted a slow decrease in Real and Page Mill Road between “We are pleased to consum- contamination in other areas of the 2005 to 2009. But trichloroethene by developer, school district mate a contract with SummerHill site, the report states. levels have increased nearly 800 Homes,” family member Victor The contaminated plume ema- percent in the water collected from SummerHill plans to build 26 homes on Martindale said. nates from the former HP site and two bore holes near the well site at 3-acre San Antonio Road parcel “They are a Palo Alto-based combines with contamination from 2875 and 2865 El Camino Real (the home builder with a great reputation two other locations: the former Var- northeast corner of El Camino Real by Chris Kenrick for infill development and working ian Medical Systems, Inc., facility and Page Mill Road), according to constructively with neighbors.” at 601 California Ave. and the for- the report. housing developer and the on the developer, the privately held The San Antonio parcel backs up mer HP facility at 395 Page Mill The groundwater is not used for Palo Alto school district have SummerHill Homes, obtaining a to the district’s Greendell School Road. drinking or bathing and so does not A competing designs on a rare rezoning allowing greater density site, which is now accessible The plume, which contains heavy pose a risk of off-gassing vapors 3-acre parcel that will be available from the city. through the Middlefield Road en- metals and toxic chemicals known from showers and baths, but inspec- for development next summer. Meanwhile, Palo Alto School Su- trance to the Cubberley Commu- as volatile organic compounds tors expressed concern about air va- The property, at 525 San Anto- perintendent Kevin Skelly confirmed nity Center. (VOCs), has affected groundwater pors that could seep into buildings. nio Road, has for decades been oc- the school district also is interested The Greendell campus currently under parts of Stanford Research Rising groundwater levels in some cupied by the Peninsula Day Care in acquiring the property. houses the district’s PreSchool Fam- Park, the Palo Alto Mayfield soc- areas have re-saturated soils. Center. But the center’s owner, “We’re discussing it internally and ily and Young Fives programs. cer complex, Palo Alto Square, In some areas, contaminated wa- Herman Shaw of Palo Alto, plans have had preliminary discussions With booming enrollment, par- Fry’s Electronics and the Palo Alto ter close to the soil’s surface has to close his 35-year-old establish- with SummerHill,” Skelly said. ticularly at the elementary level, the Courthouse, among numerous other brought toxic vapors into buildings, ment in June and retire. SummerHill Senior Vice-Presi- district has been scouting broadly businesses. according to the report. The parcel is under contract to dent Katia Kamangar said the firm for more classroom space. Contamination has not spread The plume extends 1,500 feet be sold to a developer, who wants knows of the district’s interest. “A piece of infill property in into the adjacent residential areas northeast under Oregon Expressway to build 26 single-family 3- and “We’ve heard they have a poten- this community is of interest,” outside of the site, the report said. and runs from the HP 620-640 Page 4-bedroom homes. tial interest in this land, and they Skelly said. The clean up has been ongo- Mill Road site northward in a finger Completion of the sale depends took it to a closed session of their ing since 1982, after HP detected (continued on page 5) (continued on page 6) *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊU Page 3
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK 450 CAMBRIDGE AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94306 (650) 326-8210 ‘‘ PUBLISHER William S. Johnson EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Jocelyn Dong, Managing Editor Carol Blitzer, Associate Editor Keith Peters, Sports Editor Tyler Hanley, Express™ and Online Editor The airport is solvent and capable of Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor making money and supporting itself. Chris Kenrick, Gennady Sheyner, Staff Writers — Ralph Britton, president of the Palo Alto Air- Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Editor Karla Kane, Editorial Assistant port Association, on early takeover of the Palo Alto Veronica Weber, Staff Photographer Airport by the city. See story on page 3. Dale Bentson, Colin Becht, Peter Canavese, Kit Davey, Iris Harrell, ‘‘ Sheila Himmel, Kevin Kirby, Jack McKinnon, Renata Polt, Jeanie Forte Smith, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors Sally Schilling, Georgia Wells, Editorial Interns DESIGN Shannon Corey, Design Director Raul Perez, Assistant Design Director Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, Scott Peterson, Around Town Paul Llewellyn, Senior Designers Gary Vennarucci, Designer BLACK & WHITE insufficient and asked & MASKED ... It Brown to restore the PRODUCTION Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager was no secret that public’s confidence Dorothy Hassett, Samantha Mejia, Blanca Yoc, a thousand revelers in the project by re- Sales & Production Coordinators descended on Lucie moving the conflicted ADVERTISING Stern Community members from the Walter Kupiec, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Center last Satur- board. “It is time to Judie Block, Esmeralda Flores, Janice Hoogner, Gary Whitman, Display Advertising Sales day for the biennial acknowledge that the Neil Fine, Rosemary Lewkowitz, Palo Alto Black & statute’s self-enforc- Real Estate Advertising Sales White Ball. The ing aspect has failed,” David Cirner, Irene Schwartz, Inside Advertising Sales volunteer-organized, the group wrote to Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Asst. mask-themed fund- Brown. Palo Alto Diane Martin, Real Estate Advertising Assistants raiser for the Palo Alto Sandhya King and watchdogs aren’t Alicia Santillan, Classified Administrative Asst. Recreation Founda- Vince Scarich at the the only ones pay- EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES tion included gourmet Black & White Ball ing attention to the Rachel Palmer, Online Operations Coordinator eats from 40 local conflict-of-interest is- Rachel Hatch, Multimedia Product Manager restaurants and several musical sues on the rail board. Last week, BUSINESS California legislators noticed and Penelope Ng, Payroll & Benefits Manager groups, including Foreverland, a Elena Dineva, Mary McDonald, Michael Jackson tribute band. A quickly removed a provision in Cathy Stringari, Susie Ochoa, Doris Taylor, silent auction attracted numerous the proposed state budget that Business Associates bidders on items such as lunches would have exempted Pringle and ADMINISTRATION with officials, a Stanford shopping Katz from the conflict-of-interest Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher spree and retail gift packages. requirement. & Promotions Director Janice Covolo, Receptionist But the standout item appeared Ruben Espinoza, Courier to be a homecooked Persian din- FINDING MR. WRIGHT ... The EMBARCADERO MEDIA ner for six donated by Community nonprofit group charged with William S. Johnson, President Services Recreation Services beautifying and marketing down- Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO Manager Khashayar “Cash” town Palo Alto has been seeking Walter Kupiec, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Frank A. Bravo, Director, Information Technology Alaee. Valued at $300, it had a new leader since May, when & Webmaster already attracted more than $500 Sherry Bijan was asked to step Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager with at least a half-hour to go until down. This week, the Palo Alto Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing Downtown Business and Profes- Services bidding closed. Alicia Santillan, Circulation Assistants sional Association selected a Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo, CHALLENGING THE AUTHOR- veteran business consultant to Computer System Associates ITY ... Palo Alto’s high-speed rail lead it on an interim basis, until watchdogs are calling for Cali- Bijan’s permanent replacement The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is pub- fornia Attorney General to clamp is found. Paul Wright, former lished every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) 326- down on rail officials whose ser- Belmont mayor and past board 8210. 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San Antonio site schools, JLS Middle School and Middlefield Rd Rd Antonio San (continued from page 3) Ohlone and Fairmeadow elemen- Cubberley tary schools. Community “Our commitment in our bond Center “One of our biggest challenges is program is to have the capacity for Greendell providing enough capacity for all of the kids that are coming here, and it Playground our students. This could be part of doesn’t seem to be slowing down,” Ferne Ave that solution. Skelly said.
“I don’t know exactly what we en- In a talk before neighbors as- Dake Ave e vision. It would have to be discussed sembled at the Greenmeadow Com- v A io with the perspective of all kinds of munity Center Wednesday night, n Peninsula Day Care Center to competing needs here,” he said. SummerHill’s Kamangar described n 525 San Antonio Rd A FIGHT-TO-THE-FINISH n “We’re looking at enrolling an- plans for 26 single-family homes to a other 200-plus kids this year.” be built under the new “village resi- S Palo Alto K-12 enrollment cur- dential” zoning category. 3-GAME PLANS START AT $69! rently is 11,680 students, with new The new homes, each with a official figures for 2010-2011 due two-car garage, would be built to its rear, the site is bounded by out this week. on a loop road with two access Eichler-style homes on Ferne Av- About 271 additional students points to the frontage road along enue and apartments on Byron showed up this fall, according to San Antonio. The private road — Street. Next Home Game October 9 – 5:00 PM preliminary estimates, with the vast 32 feet from curb to curb with SummerHill, the residential sub- majority of those — 218 — at the parking on one side — would sidiary of real estate broker and elementary level. comply with Palo Alto’s new pri- investment advisor Marcus & Mil- stanford vs. USC Ever since a post-Baby Boom na- vate-street ordinance. lichap, has a long history of building dir in 1989-1990 when student head- The parcel’s current zoning — R1 in the Palo Alto area. Don’t miss the FREE pregame Fan Fest! count was 7,452, Palo Alto school — allows six or seven homes per Recent projects have included the enrollment has been on a steady acre. A “village residential” des- former downtown site of the Palo upward trajectory. ignation would permit eight to 12 Alto Medical Foundation rough- Historically, enrollment peaked in homes per acre, and SummerHill’s ly bounded by Waverley Street, 1967-1968 at 15,575. current plans are for 8.75 homes per Homer Avenue, Bryant Street and The district is building for an- acre, Kamangar said. Channing Avenue; Redwood Gate ticipated growth in a $378 million Traffic impacts from the new on the Palo Alto Elks Club site; bond-financed construction pro- homes would be less than one-tenth and Lane Woods, across from the gram — now underway — that will of the traffic currently generated by Sunset magazine campus in Menlo touch every campus. the child care center, with its large Park. N New, two-story classroom build- buses, 400 children and 30 employ- Staff Writer Chris Kenrick can GET TICKETS BY CALLING 1-800-STANFORD ings are planned for many sites, ees, Kamangar said. be e-mailed at ckenrick@paweek- OR VISIT GOSTANFORD.COM including Gunn and Palo Alto high In addition to Greendell School ly.com.
*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊU Page 5 FOOTHILL COLLEGE Upfront Invites you to join us Superfund Palo Alto Superfund site on the main campus – Room 5015 (continued from page 3) (Just Minutes from either Foothill Expwy or 280) S California Ave
Birch Ave Varian to California Avenue under the for- 601 California Ave A SIX-WEEK mer Varian site. It flows east along Grant Avenue to Alma Street and
Ash the Oregon Expressway underpass, Ave INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL then south along Portage and Lam- bert Avenues, just shy of Matadero Canal, according to report maps. PLANNING CLASS The site contains contaminants in Page Mill Rd the soil including arsenic, gallium, Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. It is better for you to register
trichloroethene (TCE), trichloro- Pepper Alma St Alma now, but you may also register the first evening of class on Oct. 13th. (Class ethane (TCA), 1,1 dichloroethene Palo Alto Ave #057). The cost is $49. No prior financial knowledge is required. To register (DCE), tetrachloroethene (PCE) Square
Olive Ave Ave Park call (408) 864-8817, or online, www.communityeducation.fhda.edu (in the 1,2,4 trichlorobenzene and phenol. HP Financial Planning section). It was added to the federal Super- 640 Page Mill Rd fund site list in 1990. “Outstanding Course!” The Regional Water Board ap- St Emerson Hansen Way HP proved decommissioning ground- 395 Page Mill Rd “I don’t want to exaggerate, but I truly believe this course has water monitoring and extraction improved my life and my financial well-being. The instructors wells at the former Mayfield School Lambert Ave site on El Camino in 2005. That site had an outstanding command of the material and presented it was redeveloped by Stanford Uni-
thoughtfully and with great humor & insight.” versity into the Stanford/Palo Alto El Camino Real Community Playing Fields soccer Fernando Ave Some of the Topics Are: complex in 2006. Map by Shannon Corey. Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Inspectors have seen a slow de- The underground, toxic chemical plume of the HP 620-640 Page Mill $ HOW TO INVEST IN DIFFICULT TIMES crease in toxic levels in many areas Road Superfund site includes high concentrations of tricholorethene (depicted as small circles) as well as lower concentrations further out. $ STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL ESTATES within the plume area. During the last five years, 880 pounds of VOCs were $ THE BEST WAYS OF INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE removed from the 620-640 Page Mill $ ETFs, BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS site. In the off-property study area, Park, HP installed a vapor barrier suit, contesting the adequacy of the which includes the Oregon Express- under portions of the replacement city’s environmental review. $ THE NEW WORLD OF TAXES way Underpass area, 1,267 pounds of building in 1994 and added a grated In October 2007, Santa Clara $ THE UNKNOWN DANGERS OF TAX-FREE INCOME VOCs were removed. entrance to an underground parking County Superior Court Judge Leslie But because contamination levels area for increased ventilation. The Nichols agreed the city and developer $ PROTECTING WEALTH & ASSETS IN TROUBLED TIMES have risen dramatically in some ar- current occupant, Wilson Sonsini Harold Hohbach had not adequately $ MANAGING YOUR MONEY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE eas, Water Quality Control Regional Goodrich and Rosati, took indoor examined the project’s environmen- Water Board inspectors want more air samples in 2009 and found vola- tal risks, specifically regarding vapors $ WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW & FINANCIAL PLANNING monitoring and a better analysis of tile organic compounds on the first from groundwater contaminated with $ HOW TO CHOOSE A TOP-NOTCH ADVISOR the extent of the contamination and floor at one location. None were trichloroethylene and reversed the if some areas are emitting vapors detected on the second floor. Wil- council’s approval. $ TURNING THE MOST COMMON FINANCIAL MISTAKES INTO PROFIT from underground. son Sonsini plans to conduct more HP is required to submit its next $ HOW TO PROPERLY INTEGRATE YOUR IRAs & 401(k)s Groundwater TCE concentrations indoor sampling to confirm its find- five-year report to the water board have also increased in the area at the ings at the end of 2010, according to by Feb. 1, 2015, inspectors said. N $ ECONOMIC HEDGING & ASSET ALLOCATION northwest corner of El Camino and the report. Staff Writer Sue Dremann $ HOW TO INVEST FOR/IN RETIREMENT Pepper Avenue. The groundwater is The study determined the poten- can be e-mailed at sdremann@ close to the surface and there is poten- tial vapor-intrusion areas should be paweekly.com. $ AND MUCH, MUCH MORE tial for contaminating vapors to enter re-evaluated within 18 months. buildings, inspectors said. The Superfund site has been the READ MORE ONLINE ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS Vapor barriers have been tried, subject of litigation. After the City www.PaloAltoOnline.com but their effectiveness is still not Steve Lewis is President of Lewis & Mathews Investment Council approved a development at The 58-page, five-year report is posted completely known, according to 195 Page Mill, Palo Alto residents on Palo Alto Online. Go to the website Management in Menlo Park. He is a college professor, invest- and search for “Superfund.” ment counselor, Value Line award winner, financial author and the report. In the Stanford Research Bob Moss and Tom Jordan filed has appeared on national radio and television. He is a past officer of the S.C. International Association of Financial planners and served on the National Academy Advisory Board. He has written system for airport tenants, accord- “If the City were to wait until for Money magazine and Dow Jones's Barron's. Airport ing to the report. 2017, there is concern that the air- (continued from page 3) The Wiedemann analysis, which port’s condition will be severely im- Jim Curran is a veteran of over 25 Years on Wall Street. He is the City Council’s Finance Com- pacted without an efficient source President of Curran & Lewis Investment Management, Inc., in could not earn any money from the mittee is scheduled to discuss on of income,” White wrote. Menlo Park, a Wealth Manager Magazine top Wealth Management Airport to use elsewhere,” the re- Oct. 19, also recommends that the Ralph Britton, president of the firm. He is Chief Portfolio Manager, and specializes in investment port states. “All money made at the city appoint an advisory group com- Palo Alto Airport Association, said advice for individual investors, companies, and their officers. He facility would have to be reinvested posed of aviation experts that would the new report demonstrates that an is an accomplished and dynamic college and business lecturer. in the Airport.” regularly report to the council. early takeover of the airport by the The report recommends that the Before the county stated its dis- city would be both feasible and po- The instructors have taught over 30,000 Northern city end the county lease and either interest in continuing to operate the tentially lucrative. Even though the Californians their money managing techniques. take over airport operations by 2012 airport, it made efforts to expand city would not be able to divert air- or hand over airport management the airport’s runway system and port revenues to other uses, it would SOME COMMENTS FROM PAST CLASS MEMBERS: to a third party. The firm estimated build new hangars. But the city, be able to use these funds to replace “This course has been excellent, very informative and enlightening.” that the city could claim a $17.8 whose land-use policies prohibit the airport’s terminal, develop new “...Very objective in presentation of material...” million profit by 2037 if it allowed intensification of activity in the hangars and invest in landscaping “I have looked forward to each class like opening a new package each week.” a third-party operator to manage Baylands, rejected those plans. that would both benefit the facility the facility — an option that would Now, the 2017 expiration of the and create a more scenic entrance “The course exceeded my expectations.” lower the city’s financial risk but county’s operating lease gives the into the Baylands. “... A very helpful, well thought out, well presented course. I have also limit local control over the fa- county little incentive to make long- “The most important thing in recommended it to many people.” cility’s day-to-day operations. term investments in the facility. the report is that under almost any If Palo Alto officials were to de- These factors have prompted the scenario, the airport is solvent and “Well done, informative, stimulating.” cide to take over airport operations council to ponder an early takeover capable of making money and sup- “Terrific! Loved the course.” from the county by 2012, the city of the airport. Last year, the city’s porting itself,” Britton said. “In- would have to hire an airport man- Senior Financial Analyst Joyce stead of having an airport that’s “ Your ability to take subject matter and make it understandable ager and assistant airport manager White wrote in a report that the underfunded and undermaintained, commands my highest respect.” and assign a part-time city worker county’s decisions to limit its in- we can end up with a first-class fa- to assist with airport operations, the vestment in Palo Alto Airport and cility that everyone is proud of.” N THIS IS THE ONLY AD THAT WILL APPEAR FOR THIS report states. It would also need to to raise aircraft-storage fees at the Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner COURSE. PLEASE CUT OUT AND BRING TO CLASS set up an Enterprise Fund for air- airport “are forcing the City to take can be e-mailed at gsheyner@ (This space donated to Foothill College. Not paid with tax dollars.) port revenues and set up a billing back the PAO early.” paweekly.com.
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FETAL AND MATERNAL HEALTH As part of the Packard Children’s Anniversary Lecture Series please join us for tea and a special presentation by Dr. Susan Hintz, Medical Director, Packard Center for Fetal and Maternal Health, and learn more about this unique offering of comprehensive services and support for complex fetal patients, expectant mothers and families. To reserve a space for this free lecture, please visit our online calendar. - Sunday, November 14: 3:00 pm
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Debate: Is Measure R for safety or a ‘power grab’? Supporters and opponents of Measure R clashed Wednesday night over whether the Palo Alto initiative would ensure adequate fire protection for $ local residents or give the firefighters union unfair powers over the city’s !%"$$ budget. (Posted Oct. 7 at 9:21 a.m.) $ ) %$# "# with your Judge nixes M-A plans for night football ' #) $ " INVISALIGN A San Mateo County judge, in a preliminary injunction issued Tuesday Seeking “equilibrium in the midst of imbalance,” in Kronos founder David (Oct. 5), agreed with a group of Atherton neighbors of Menlo-Atherton High Harrington’s words, the celebrated quartet presents Awakening, a musical School who sued to prevent use of the lights for night football games. (Posted meditation inspired by the anniversary of 9/11, drawing on the world-spanning TREATMENT Oct. 7 at 8:47 a.m.) perspectives from Argentina, Finland, Iraq, Iran, and beyond. To schedule your Palo Alto students buck trends on commuting consultation, call As Palo Alto schools marked “Walk & Roll Day” celebrating human-pow- (650) 324-4900 ered transportation, parent volunteers say Palo Alto students are bucking a national trend of being driven to school. (Posted Oct. 6 at 9:45 a.m.) Limited to fi rst 15 to respond Droid theft in Palo Alto draws police, helicopter Palo Alto police were out in force Tuesday night — including the use of a % " $"# #$ '" PALO ALTO Santa Clara County sheriff’s helicopter — to hunt down the thief of a Droid $%" "#$ #$" !%"$$ ADVANCED DENTISTS smartphone. (Posted Oct. 6 at 9:34 a.m.) " $ #% $ General, Cosmetic, Opponents of firefighter measure raise $58,000 Mandolinist Chris Thile and fellow SLSQ performs works by Schumann, Implant & Orthodontic acoustic virtuosos appear on the heels of Elgar, and Haydn, joined by pianist A coalition of former Palo Alto mayors has raised more than $58,000 to a new CD, Antifogmatic. Stephen Prutsman. Dentists defeat a ballot measure that would lock in firefighter staffing levels, cam- Insurance accepted. paign finance data shows. (Posted Oct. 6 at 9:29 a.m.) 650-324-4900 Governor announces new organ-donation law 4191 El Camino Real Seven months after saying “I’ll be back,” California Governor Arnold Palo Alto, CA Schwarzenegger returned to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital for the www.PaloAltoAdvancedDentists.com ceremonial signing of the organ-donation legislation he had lobbied for in *16 GB Wifi iPad. Ask offi ce for details March. (Posted Oct. 6 at 9:18 a.m.) Offer expires 10/15/10 $ #" Two robbed in East Palo Alto Tuesday night 16,/7 9% East Palo Alto police were left with few leads after a pair of men robbed two " $ #% & people in a residential neighborhood Tuesday night, police said. The two victims were approached by two unknown men in the 200 block of Azalia Drive at With sensual vocals and infectious One of Bali’s premier ensembles 10:09 p.m., police Sgt. David Carson said. (Posted Oct. 6 at 6:17 a.m.) hooks, Reagon explores folk, blues, presents “Bamboo to Bronze,” a dazzling vintage rock, and more. performance of music and dance. Victor Frost charges to be swapped for new ones %## $## !!'%& # ( ( Tobarii Today’s news, Palo Alto panhandler Victor Frost will face new charges in the city’s con- % &' #% +&(%' ' #' ! % tinuing case against him for allegedly flouting the “sit-lie ordinance,” accord- "#( ! * ## %% &(% "$) " #' ) " sports & hot picks ing to the city attorney’s office. (Posted Oct. 5 at 9:34 a.m.) $$#/.6,/7*24334*0-12+,+58 "$# 71 Palo Alto students National Merit semifinalists Thirty seniors from Gunn High School and 28 seniors from Palo Alto High School have been named as semifinalists in the National Merit Schol- arship competition. An additional 108 students from Paly and Gunn were named “commended students.” At Castilleja School, 13 girls were named semifinalists and 17 commended students. (Posted Oct. 5 at 9:07 a.m.) Palo Alto won’t limit housing sizes in foothills Faced with ferocious neighborhood opposition, Palo Alto officials de- cided Monday to scrap a proposal to limit housing sizes in the foothills. (Posted Oct. 4 at 11:37 p.m.) Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton sue rail authority Palo Alto, Atherton and Menlo Park launched a fresh lawsuit Thursday against the California High-Speed Rail Authority, claiming the state agency violated state laws when it approved a comprehensive study evaluating the Bay Area-to-Central Valley segment of the 800-mile high-speed rail system. ) ' *2 "-% *(-*+ , &)& (Posted Oct. 4 at 8:30 p.m.) 2 , (.(' , )& Palo Alto seeks to reclaim bike-friendly reputation , )&2 ,)& Palo Alto, once a pioneer in bicycle programs and bike-friendly infra- 0, ' %%(/ ' ', %+ "$' structure, has fallen slightly behind cities such as Portland and Seattle, , ,-*'+ 1(. according to a transportation planner who is charged with helping Palo % (! ',%1+ #$% * '+(+,-& + Alto retake the lead. (Posted Oct. 1 at 3:06 p.m.) *( +"(,(,# ( % ++$+, ' "- 3# *$,$ + Palo Alto fund awards $300,000 in local grants Supporters and founders of the Palo Alto Community Fund looked back on 31 years of grant-making in Palo Alto and looked forward to a major expansion of its funding capabilities Thursday evening (Sept. 30). (Posted Oct. 1 at 9:54 a.m.) Palo Alto cop identified in 2009 DUI arrest A Palo Alto police officer has been identified in a 2009 arrest for driv- Owned & operated by ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® of LOS ALTOS ing under the influence after he rolled his SUV on U.S. Highway 101, according to court documents. (Posted Oct. 1 at 9:56 a.m.)
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CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week
City Council (Oct. 4) Open space: The council voted not to set maximum house sizes in the open space (OS) district in the foothills. Yes: Unanimous Concept plans: The council discussed the status of the city’s two concept plans. GALLERY The plans, which the city is developing for the neighborhoods around East Meadow Circle/Fabian Way and California Avenue, seek to change the city’s land-use vision for these neighborhoods. The plans are part of the city’s update to its Comprehen- sive Plan. Action: None FRAMING Finance Committee (Oct. 5) Audit report: The committee discussed a report from the City Auditor’s Office about the SPECIAL status of prior audit recommendations. The committee recommended changes in the report’s format and requested an updated report in six months. Yes: Unanimous Historic Resources Board (Oct. 6) 405 Lincoln Ave.: The board approved, with conditions, an Environmental Impact Report $ www.photographandframe.com for a proposal to demolish an existing building at 405 Lincoln Ave. and build a three-story home in the city’s Professorville neighborhood. The board recommended a project al- 2086 El Camino Real, Palo Alto ternative that would modify, rather than demolish, the existing building. Yes: Bernstein, Bower, Di Cicco, Kohler, Makinen Absent: Loukianoff Abstained: Bunnenberg 650.857.0687 1/2 mile North of Page Mill Road Any49 custom size up to 24x36. Utilities Advisory Commission (Oct. 7) next to Starbucks Water studies: The commission discussed a recently completed Water Utility Bench- Choose fromLabor black, charge white may or stainless apply. frames. mark Study and the rate structure for water and wastewater collection. Action: None Gas utility: The commission approved an “implementation plan” for the Utility Depart- ment’s Gas Utility Long-Term Plan. Yes: Unanimous High-Speed Rail Committee (Oct. 8) High-speed rail: The committee discussed eminent domain and California High-Speed Rail Authority’s correspondence with Caltrain about a proposal to build the high-speed rail in phases. Action: None Architectural Review Board (Oct. 8) College Terrace Centre: The board approved with conditions a proposal by Carrasco and Associates on behalf of the Clara Chilcote Trust for a mixed-use development at 2180 El Camino Real. Board members asked the applicant for more details about landscaping around a transformer and indicated they’d like to see shorter fences near the residential porches in the development. Yes: Lew, Wasserman, Young Absent: Malone Pritchard Abstained: Lee Public Agenda A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week CITY COUNCIL ... The council has no meetings scheduled this week.
BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The board plans to hear official K-12 enrollment figures for 2010-11; a report on high school academic achievement results; and an update on the pilot Springboard to Kindergarten program. The agenda for a 5 p.m. closed session includes an item about the school district’s interest in ac- quiring the Peninsula Day Care Center site at 525 San Antonio Road. The public Medical Disaster Preparedness session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the board room of school district headquarters (25 Churchill Ave.).
POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to discuss Project Definition: A disaster is a man made or natural emergency/event that Safety Net, the community initiative to promote youth well-being. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Council Conference Room at City disrupts a community’s normal function, and causes concern for the safety, Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). property and lives of its citizens. A disaster is an event that exceeds the PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission plans to discuss modification to the city’s green-building code to reflect the state’s CAL- capabilities and resources of the community to respond. Green building code changes. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). During this program, Daniel Huie, MD, will introduce practical principles of medical disaster preparedness and provide available resources for disaster preparation. You will learn how to be individually prepared for a disaster and what community and government resources are available to you. GOT WRINKLES? Thursday, October 21 To register for this event, visit 6:30pm – 7:30pm menloclinic.com/prepare or call 650.721.1411. Seating is limited. The Aesthetics Research Center is participating in 321 Middlefield Rd., Suite 260 a research study for crow’s feet and forehead lines. Menlo Park, CA 94025 We’re looking for women, age 30-70, with slight to deep wrinkles. Dr. Daniel Huie is a board certified in Family Medicine and has additional clinical interests in preventive, emergency and wilderness medicine. He is a reserve FOR MORE INFORMATION: police officer and tactical officer for the Hillsborough Police Department and the Contact Stephanie at 800.442.0989 or Medical Director for the North Central San Mateo Regional SWAT medics. Dr. Huie email [email protected] completed his medical education at Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and medical training at O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, CA. Prior to The Aesthetics Research Center joining Menlo Medical Clinic, he was in private practice for over ten years.
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Page 12ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ */!. 35$$*)!. Joan Suddjian, a Joan's career included positions at Addison- Mountain View resident Wesley and NEC. Joan was also an avid gardener since 1978, died peacefully at the Community Willowgate Gardens in Mountain Transitions in her sleep on September View and developed many rewarding friendships 24th. She was 75. with her gardening neighbors. In retirement, Social, environmental Joan is survived by Joan was an active member of the Friends of The her sons Mark, Keith, and Mountain View Library. Her volunteer activities advocate Mary Davey dies David, daughters in-law included purchasing merchandise to be sold at the Mary Davey, who divided her fair housing Margaret and Susan, her Mountain View Library Gift Shop. She cherished all energies between supporting envi- caused her to five wonderful grandchildren the friends she met at the library. ronmental and social causes, died be recalled Michelle, Cindy, Aaron, Michael and Stephen, her Friends and family are invited to a Celebration Saturday evening at Kaiser Hospi- from the former husband Steve Suddjian and his wife Nancy of Joan's life to be held in the Community Room tal in Redwood City, surrounded Town Coun- by family, following a heart-relat- cil in 1973. Yeend, and her dear friend John Andino. She was at the Cypress Point condominiums located at 505 ed illness. She and a loving and supporting mother and grandmother Cypress Point Drive, Mountain View, on Saturday, Davey was the current president her husband, who was always there when her family needed her. November 6th starting at 12:00 Noon. of the Midpeninsula Regional Jack Davey, PAID OBITUARY Open Space District Board of Di- a retired en- rectors, and she had been involved gineer, also were world travelers, in the formation of the district in visiting 64 countries — including 1972 — she has called it her favor- witnessing the effects of displace- ite accomplishment. ment of 1.5 million people in Chi- #(2)34/0(%2 #,!9 #(!.$,%2 “It’s a forever kind of thing,” she na to build a dam on the Yangtse Christopher Clay horseback riding, gardening, trains, walking, and playing said of the district’s acquisitions, River. Chandler passed away on with the family’s dog, Cammie. His memory lives on now approaching 60,000 acres, in Davey was a native of Colum- an interview with the Weekly in bus, Ohio. An avid reader, she was September 30, 2010. His through his family: his wife, Jan; his daughters, Courtney, May, 2007, when she was recog- an English and government major family and friends fondly Brittany, and Tyler; his sisters, Helene Williams and Tory nized with a Lifetimes of Achieve- in college. remember Chris as a loving Lillie; and his brother, Geoff Chandler. ment award by the Avenidas senior She married Jack, then in the and caring man with a A celebration of husband, father, brother, and friend will organization. U.S. Air Force, during the Korean great sense of humor. Born be held on Sunday, October 10th, 5:00 pm, at the Menlo Her involvements included serv- War and the couple moved to Bal- ing as director Midpeninsula Citi- timore, Md. — where she ran into May 12, 1948, at Hoover School Athletic Center, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. The zens for Fair Housing; assistant to pervasive housing discrimination (Stanford Hospital), Chris community is welcome to attend. The family requests the executive director of Economic against Jews and racial minorities was raised in Woodside. He guests wear flip flops and no black clothing to honor his and Social Opportunities; chief and first became active in fair- is a graduate of Woodside life and wonderful spirit. In lieu of flowers or donations, executive officer of Advocates for housing advocacy. She served on High School. Most recently, Chris owned his own event the Chandlers request that trees be planted in his memory. Women, Santa Clara County; Ex- the city’s first Human Relations ecutive Offices housing advisor; Commission, and helped open up planning business, ROI International. Previous employers Please email the family pictures of planted trees and their president and CEO of Peninsula the schools to persons of color. include Saga and National Semiconductor. Chris loved locations to: [email protected].
Volunteers, Inc. and Planned Par- They moved to Los Altos Hills in PAID OBITUARY enthood Santa Clara County; inter- 1961. im executive director of Palo Alto In addition to Jack, Davey is sur- Red Cross; executive director of vived by Kit Davey & Tom Podoll City of Palo Alto Centennial and of Redwood City; John P. Davey Palo Alto Endowment Fund (now III & M.J. of Atherton; Curt Davey Palo Alto Community Fund); and & Charolotte of Missoula, Mt.; and a board member of Hidden Villa. four grandchildren. *!.% 7%34 She served as mayor of Los Altos Memorial services are pending. Jane West, a devoted 2007 for her outstanding contributions to the Hills in 1966, but her advocacy of and well-known organization. In 1995, the remodeled Little Menlo Park civic and House Great Room was renamed The Jane West community leader who Room in her honor. MEMORIAL SERVICES worked tirelessly on In addition to her tireless work on behalf of the behalf of the area’s low Peninsula Volunteers, Jane served for 16 years Donal B. Duncan income seniors, died on the Menlo Park Housing Commission, served A memorial service for Donal B. Duncan will be held Saturday, Monday September on the Girl Scout Council and on the St. Raymond Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley 94028. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made 27, 2010 at Stanford Catholic Church council. She was a member of to the church. Hospital, following a the Serra Club of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Jr. short illness. Auxiliary to Stanford Convalescent Home, and Nelee Langmuir A fifth generation the Woodside-Atherton Auxiliary for Stanford A memorial service for Nelee Langmuir will be held Tuesday, Oct. Californian, Jane was Children’s Hospital. Jane was the recipient of 12, at 3 p.m. at Stanford Memorial Church. born in 1918 in Sacramento, California to numerous awards and recognition, including Francis E. and Edward T. Rooney. She graduated the 1995 Golden Acorn Award, presented by the cum laude from the University of California at Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce to individuals Berkeley, married James Joubert in 1939 and who have made an outstanding contribution moved to the Menlo Park area in 1949. James to the Menlo Park community. That same year and Jane had two daughters, Mary Jane and she was a nominee for the San Mateo County Roller & Hapgood & Tinney Katherine Jill Joubert. Following the death of her Women’s Hall of Fame. first husband in 1955, she married Cecil O. West Jane is survived by her brother, Edward T. in 1960 and was married for 30 years until his Rooney of Sacramento, daughter Katherine The Peninsula’s Premier death in 1990. Jill McCalister of San Antonio, Texas, five Soon after her arrival in Menlo Park, Jane grandchildren, and four great-grand children. A Funeral Service became a model of civic and community memorial mass will be held on Thursday, October and Cremation Provider leadership. She was a beloved member of 21, 2010 at 10:00am at St. Raymond Catholic the Peninsula Volunteers, one of the nation’s Church, 1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, Serving all faiths since 1899 leading organizations in the provision of CA, 94025. A reception will follow at 1:00pm at services designed to support the welfare of the Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton, Offering Pre-need Arrangements senior members of the community, serving in CA, 94027. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly 980 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, California 94301 various capacities including as the Director of requests donations to the Peninsula Volunteers, the Annual Giving Campaigns. A member since Inc., The Jane West Memorial Fund for Annual (650) 328-1360 1956, she was awarded every possible honor Giving, 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA from the Peninsula Volunteers including the 94025 or St. Raymond Catholic Church, 1100 www.rollerhapgoodtinney.com Beth Kuechler Award in 2002 and the inaugural Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. PVI Diamond Award, which she received in PAID OBITUARY Se Habla Español Funeral Home FD132
*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊU Page 13 Editorial Rich Gordon ready for state Assembly Longtime San Mateo County supervisor has the experience and knowledge necessary to do the best job of helping heal California SpectrumEditorials, letters and opinions irtually every observer of California’s politics and budget process agrees that the state is a dysfunc- Thanks to Mary Davey A wonderful benefit is that each ride up and down, people park, Vtional mess, although perceived reasons may differ. Editor, quarterly course taken at the col- people walk. We can now see the Yet a common thread seems to be emerging: A conclusion that we I read the article about Mary lege is worth a full year of high distant hills and the whole street need people in Sacramento who are able to work with others to get Davey’s passing and felt com- school credit, and many students has a marvelous open feeling. The things done in spite of areas in which they disagree. pelled to share one story of how are able to graduate with college proposed narrowing of the street This choice is sitting on the doorsteps of voters in the 21st she touched my life. credits. and diddling with the parking to Assembly District race for the termed-out seat of current When I started a new job at the But most importantly, the stu- make the whole street more “pe- Assemblyman Ira Ruskin, who has done a creditable job of Silicon Valley Leadership Group, dents are valued for their individ- destrian friendly” is another in representing the area and addressing issues constructively. I provided staff support to an or- ual gifts by the core high school a 40-year trail of over-designed, The leading candidates are Democrat Rich Gordon, a longtime ganization Mary had long been a teachers in this program. It was chi-chi, ruined urban streets that member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and member of called the Housing Ac- a place where my son, now a col- stretch from coast to coast. Republican Greg Conlon, a retired accountant and lawyer who tion Coalition. This group was one lege freshman, thrived and found Just look at the Castro Street served eight years on the state Public Utilities Commission. more example of Mary’s excellent a sense of belonging that eluded debacle in nearby Mountain View Voters face a clear choice between Gordon and Conlon: Both ability to successfully bridge con- him at Paly. for a classic example of well- acknowledge they diametrically disagree on most issues. It is stituencies that often are not on I don’t know if Foothill Middle intentioned urban design gone Conlon’s third bid for state or federal office, following a 2002 bid for the same side, in this case envi- College would have worked for haywire. Castro Street is clumsy, state treasurer and a 2008 bid for U.S. Congress. His main themes ronmentalism and housing devel- Ms. Lee or her son, but it’s great awkward, clunky, ugly, difficult to opment. After a few months in my that there is an alternative for maneuver as a driver, bike rider or are job creation and opposition to surface or elevated high-speed-rail those who want it. pedestrian and it is visually chaot- lines on the Peninsula. new role, Mary sent me a hand- written note, unprompted, that Pamela Economos ic with lots of heavy handed street But Gordon clearly has the edge in hands-on, real-world elected DeSoto Drive “furniture,”, knobby, snaky curbs, office and statewide leadership roles. welcomed me to my new role say- ing she was extremely impressed Palo Alto and goofy parking opportunities. In addition to his 12-year track record of addressing problems and with me. Send the well-meaning urban building coalitions as a county supervisor, Gordon has statewide This note had a huge impact on Leave Cal. Ave. alone designers back to Seaside Florida connections through his leadership of the county supervisors’ me mainly by bolstering my con- Editor, — ground zero for their cutesy association. And he has direct community-level experience as fidence as a young female profes- A final note to beg the Palo “New Urbanism.” California Ave- director of the nonprofit Youth & Family Assistance. sional struggling to find my way Alto Planning Department and nue has been designed by 70 years He has a solid environmental record, and puts a high priority in this new position. whatever civic entities hold sway of use. It is, at present, a smooth- on reforming state government, including repealing the two-thirds Mary didn’t have to write that to please leave California Avenue running and beautiful urban ma- requirement for approving the budget, easing term limits, creating note and most people don’t. It as it is. chine. Please do not destroy it. open primaries and tightening the initiative process — intended to touched me deeply that someone At present it possesses an all- Jim Blake help rebuild a missing “moderate middle” in state politics. would take the time to notice American small-town splendor: Bain Place Gordon’s consensus-building style has won support across the me, notice I may have needed a Cars drive up and down, bikes Redwood City political spectrum from people who have been impressed by his boost and then actually followed ability to reach out to adversaries and craft solutions to difficult through. (Most of us only follow problems. Although he has had union support he supports reform through when we have something YOUR TURN of the public-employee pension system and the two-tier system for to complain about.) retirement benefits currently in place in San Mateo County. I still have Mary’s note tucked The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on Gordon is highly knowledgeable about high-speed rail and away with my collection of special issues of local interest. advocates a new oversight structure for the governing board, with things. And, because of how her greater transparency and local representation. simple act of kindness impacted What do you think? Is the Palo Alto Measure R firefighters proposal He has the knowledge and experience to be immediately effective me, I try to do the same by send- a matter of assuring public safety or a fire union “power grab”? ing handwritten notes when I see in Sacramento, just what will be needed to help heal California’s someone who ought to be com- Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words to [email protected]. crippling problems. Vote for Rich Gordon for Assembly. mended, recognized or other- Include your name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel wise is in need of some positive and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be ac- reinforcement. Although I know cepted. County’s Measure A will her death is not about me, I truly You can also participate in our popular interactive online forum, Town regret that I never had the oppor- Square, at our community website at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Read tunity to tell her that. blogs, discuss issues, ask questions or express opinions with you neighbors any quietly help children time, day or night. Mary’s positive perspective was Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting of per- ne of the quietest ballot measures for Santa Clara County residents contagious and inspiring and she mission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Publishing Co. to also publish is Measure A, a modest annual $29 parcel tax that would assure has many incredible and lasting it online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. continuance of an innovative health-insurance program for chil- accomplishments to show for it. O For more information contact Editor Jay Thorwaldson or Online Editor Tyler dren and adolescents. Thank you Mary! The county’s Healthy Kids program — part of the Children’s Shiloh Ballard Hanley at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. Health Initiative of 2001 — was the first in the nation to provide Colony Park Circle universal health insurance coverage for children up to age 19 in San Jose families that make less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level. It covers health and vision care, and has resulted in an Middle College works increase in care from about 12 percent to an estimated 97 percent Editor, of eligible children. I read with interest the column The program in the past decade has provided access to care by Elizabeth Lee concerning the for about 37,000 children, and helped many thousands more get lack of alternative high schools. connected to state and federal health programs. It has been funded There is an alternative for high largely through private grants and donations, but the economic school students in the Palo Alto/ slump has sharply undercut those sources. The parcel tax would be Los Altos/Mountain View schools for 10 years, providing dependable funding. Revenues would be in and that is Foothill Middle Col- a special account monitored by a “Citizens Oversight Committee,” lege. with annual reports. This wonderful program serves The Healthy Kids program leverages an estimated $24 million juniors and seniors who are not getting what they need in tradi- annually in state and federal funding that comes to Santa Clara tional high schools. County, and it benefits school attendance. Opposition is only The state core curriculum is fol- from a usual taxpayers’ association leader and a Libertarian who lowed for social sciences and Eng- generally oppose any new taxes for anything. lish, then students have a choice Vote YES on Measure A for Santa Clara County’s children. of the panoply of courses taught at Foothill Community College. Page 14ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Check out Town Square! & Hundreds of local topics are being discussed by local residents on Town Square, a reader forum sponsored by the Weekly on our com- munity website at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Post your own comments, ask questions, read the Editor’s blog or just stay up on what people are talking about around town! with purchase of $25 or more of natural & organic foods, body care, vitamins Guest Opinion & more!
Superman? We really need more Clark Kents Your Local&)%('+)% Natural Foods Store by Peter Fortenbaugh engage community volunteers with activities like read- $#"&'%# *!, $&$(&, Waiting for Superman,” ing, tutoring, recreation, homework, being a teacher’s After all other discounts & coupons. Cannot be combined with any other 'Free' or '$ OFF' Country Sun coupon. One coupon per household per day per purchase of $25 or more. the new documentary that aide -- not to take the place of certified teachers but to “ dramatizes the sad state support them. of American education, tells a We must prepare children to succeed by investing in central truth: Too many of our preschool, after-school, summer and mentoring pro- children are failing in school. grams. The school drop-outs I see face challenges out- FREE As a Palo Alto resident, I am side of school that are more daunting than any algebra fortunate to be able to send my equation. To succeed academically, all students need to DELIVERY own children to an outstanding feel safe, have a sense of belonging and have positive (with min. order) public school where academic relationships with caring adults. They need positive role success is the norm. But as the models who help them understand why school matters. “THE BEST executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pen- insula, where I’ve worked for the past eight years, I see PIZZA WEST first hand the issues raised in the movie. We must prepare children to OF NEW YORK” At BGCP we work daily with 1,400 students to help succeed by investing in preschool, them understand the importance of education. We help —Ralph Barbieri them select the right schools, including private and after-school, summer and KNBR 680 charter schools. We collaborate directly with five school mentoring programs. The school districts and two community colleges. drop-outs I see face challenges 880 Santa Cruz Ave 226 Redwood We see some of our members thriving at large public outside of school that are more Shores Pkwy schools — and we see too many who are not. Menlo Park Redwood Shores Our community here in Silicon Valley isn’t an urban daunting than any algebra (Next to Pacific center such as the ones in the movie. But in some of our (at University Drive) neighborhoods — right in the technology heart of this equation. To succeed academically, Athletic Club) country — two-thirds of our kids are not graduating all students need to feel safe, have (650) 329-8888 from high school. a sense of belonging and have (650) 654-3333 “Waiting for Superman” dramatically illustrates this crisis. Are we as a society willing to let this continue? positive relationships with caring We can begin to fix our local education system with- adults. They need positive role out the cape and tights — as everyday Clark Kents — CITY OF PALO ALTO by getting involved, changing structures and increasing models who help them understand funding. why school matters. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I know from personal experience that teachers and administrators want the best for their students and that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palo Alto City Council they work hard to help them. This is not a good guys vs. bad guys scenario. But as long as we see this as someone will hold a public hearing at the special Council meeting on else’s problem or fault, real change will be elusive. We need proactive school boards — the true heroes Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. or as near thereafter as Education is a community responsibility. Schools and are public-school board members. They are the ones possible, in the Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo teachers are a key part of the solution, not the entire so- who set expectations and demand action. They select the Alto, to Consider Certification of Final EIR for the Proposed 405 lution. Until we accept that fact, we are just passing the superintendent and negotiate with teachers. They can Lincoln Avenue Single Family Residential Replacement Project buck. At my children’s schools, parent volunteers allow cooperate with charter schools and replicate good ideas for small reading groups, individual math instruction, across all schools. They can influence the community and approval of Demolition Delay for the existing residence field trips, games at recess and other features. to get involved. at 405 Lincoln which is listed as a Contributing Structure in If you can’t personally serve, help the best candidates the Professorville National Register Historic District and a get elected. contributing resource to the Professorville Historic District on We can begin to fix our local Locally, we need a unified K-12 district. In our high- the City’s Historic Inventory. education system without the cape est drop-out communities, we have separate K-8 and high school districts. The lower schools claim the high and tights — as everyday Clark schools are failing and the high schools say the kids ar- DONNA J. GRIDER, MMC Kents — by getting involved, rive too far behind to catch up. City Clerk Both perspectives have some truth, and a unified dis- changing structures and increasing trict will stop the finger-pointing and create account- funding. ability. Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 59 I know from personal experience Schools should be neighborhood-based. Many of our 7 3 4 1 9 5 2 6 8 students we serve commute one to two hours a day to that teachers and administrators high school. They often feel disconnected and isolated in 2 9 5 6 7 8 4 1 3 want the best for their students their new environments. They lose precious study time 1 8 6 3 4 2 5 7 9 on a bus. What message are we sending our children and that they work hard to help when we don’t even provide a local school for them? 4 2 7 9 8 1 6 3 5 them. This is not a good guys vs. We need to increase funding for many schools. Yes 8 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 2 bad guys scenario. But as long inefficiencies exist and money doesn’t solve all prob- 6 5 9 2 3 7 8 4 1 lems. But if money isn’t important to improving educa- as we see this as someone else’s tion, why do Hillsborough parents contribute $2,000 9 7 1 8 2 4 3 5 6 problem or fault, real change will per child per year? Why do private schools spend dou- 3 4 2 5 6 9 1 8 7 ble what public schools do per child? Why do charter be elusive. schools raise additional funds? 5 6 8 7 1 3 9 2 4 “Waiting for Superman” has done a great service by highlighting the education crisis. Now it’s time for us Charter schools have also demonstrated the power Clark Kents to get into the act and make sure something Fresh news of parent volunteers. And there are many people in our happens in our school or district. N delivered daily community who would help kids other than their own Peter Fortenbaugh is a Palo Alto resident and par- — if they just knew how. ent, and executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs Sign up today At BGCP we engage over 300 volunteers to mentor of the Peninsula. 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Top, Rocky’s digital X-ray show his shattered femur, which is repaired (bottom) with a pin and plate.
German shepherd named Rocky lay “There’s a lot of love for these ani- still on a metal examination table under mals,” said David Roos, who founded anesthesia as he was being prepped for Adobe in 1964. Aorthopedic surgery by two veterinary Adobe Animal Hospital recently technicians. opened a brand-new, high-tech facility, The surgery for Rocky’s broken femo- which includes 15 exam rooms, two ul- ral bone, costing about $3,500, is being tra-sound machines, five surgical tables, funded in part by the group German a three-station dental room and a 24- Shepherd Rescue, in part by a woman hour ICU. It is one of many veterinary- who just met Rocky a few days prior to care providers in the area using medical the surgery, and in part by Adobe Ani- techniques and treatments previously mal Hospital in Los Altos. (continued on page 19)
Above, Adobe Animal Hospital’s Matt Irons administers anesthesia to Rocky the German shepherd, Below, Adobe’s Brennen Mckenzie performs a spay operation on a Portuguese who requires leg surgery after being hit by a car. water dog in one of the hospital’s brand-new operating rooms. Veterinary innovations LOCAL ANIMAL DOCTORS USE EVOLVING TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS
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Top, Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital’s Cynthia Easton applies an electrical current to acupuncture needles in Baer, a black Labrador retriever mix, while owner Leslie Tyler watches. Above, Chops, a beagle mix with hip dysplasia, receives laser treatment at Scout’s House to reduce inflammation and pain. At right, Debbie El- dredge of Scout’s House assists greyhound Sadie in the underwater treadmill, which allows for gentle exercise.
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t takes all kinds for a ukulele jam. “Down in the Valley,” “Clementine.” Before long, You’ve got the people sitting up front with their even the first-timers are matching finger to fret. I own gleaming ukes and digital clip-on tuners. Fichtner circulates, demonstrating chords and They know all the songs. They can play while look- something called “the New York strum.” ing up. “It’s not magic,” he reassures a teenager. “Any fin- Then there are the newbies, their brows furrowed gers you want to use you can use.” as they construct a G7 chord on a borrowed instru- Everyone seems engaged, even though it’s dinner ment. To sing and strum at the same time in “(How time for many. A man in a flannel shirt deftly switches Much Is) That Doggie In between strumming and sip- The Window,” that’s like ping soup. Fichtner beams at the a small victory. newcomers. “This is just your New Peninsula The nice thing about first night — you’ve already these evening jams at played a bunch of songs!” Dana Street Roasting He also has a tip to pass ukulele jams are Company in Mountain along, one he learned when he View is that both ends of first dropped by a ukulele jam- the spectrum are equally boree. It was about two years drawing singing welcome. So far, Ukulele ago, and he was visiting the Club Silicon Valley has Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz held only a handful of with no idea how to play. The crowds these second-Monday- club president showed him how of-the-month jams at the to construct the easiest chords, cafe, but there are plenty then gave him a piece of ad- of regulars who greet vice, which Fichtner reiterates each other with grins, now: “Play C and sing loud. strum in synchronicity This is the chord that goes with and sing with harmony. everything.” Meanwhile, club During a break in tonight’s founder Dave Fichtner jam, Fichtner admits the uke also makes ample room is the only instrument that he’s Strings for beginners. He offers ever had success with, but it’s loaner ukuleles and intro worked for him. He started group lessons at 6:30, be- Ukulele Club Silicon Val- fore the jam starts in ear- ley earlier this year, and now nest at 7. His wife, Lynn Sasha Nealand strums a ukulele in her first holds weekly jams in his Lad- the time playing with Ukulele Club Silicon Valley. on Bent, helps by holding era home along with the Dana up pieces of paper with Street evenings. each chord written large. There are a lot of ukes in that Ladera home now, his “Who’s here for a uke lesson? Do you need a uke?” wife says. Maybe about 16. Fichtner calls out on a recent Monday as a crowd Or maybe more, Fichtner says sheepishly. “I keep a gathers. “Anyone need their ukulele tuned?” uke in the car, so I can always pull one out wherever upswing All the while, another Dave — club regular Dave I want.” by Rebecca Wallace Wenrick, in a Hawaiian shirt and lei — is handing out lyric sheets with chords for simple two-chord tunes: (continued on page 24) photos by Veronica Weber
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Page 24ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Arts & Entertainment Autumnal art Palo Alto Art Center’s fall shows create drama with careful use of light by Rebecca Wallace gritty photo essay about min- that are seen in the exhibition paint- ers in South Wales wouldn’t ings provide evidence of the invis- A seem to have much in com- ible powers of belief that have sus- mon with brightly colored paintings tained a culture through centuries from Haiti. It’s the light that links of adversity.” them. Symbols seen in the paintings At the Palo Alto Art Center, both include the veve, abstract drawings collections are arranged in darkened that Vodou practitioners create in rooms with judicious use of light. The cornmeal, ash or flour on temple effect is dramatic, almost theatrical. floors. A veve can be seen snaking In the small Haitian exhibition, a around the ground between wor- single light trained on each canvas shippers in “Leve Zombi.” makes the jewel-box hues pop. The Darker symbols fill an untitled oil strength of the colors is fitting, as on canvas by Jacques-Enguerrand this is a show about the resilience Gourge: a book with mysterious An untitled oil on canvas by of local culture and the enduring be- writing, a pale-eyed horned beast, Jacques-Enguerrand Gourge. lief in Vodou practice. Symbols and sad-looking animals. Despite the shapes, traditional objects and prac- eerie feeling, the colors are just as miners, cogs in the business, went tices figure prominently in the art. bright as in the other Haitian paint- through. As Campbell-Jones de- A Vodou priestess stirs a ritual in- ings, the brushstrokes steady. scribed it, the oral histories she col- gredient in a tall bowl in Carlos Jean In the neighboring gallery, color is lected during her project “reveal the Baptiste’s 1999 acrylic “Mambo” nearly absent, but light and dark are terror of being literally consumed by (“priestess”). Glossy, ethereal light just as key. Bay Area photographer the earth underground and simulta- seems to illuminate her skin, head- Colette Campbell-Jones explores neously by the frightful economic scarf and peach-colored dress. the South Wales mining community machinery above.” In Gerard Valcin’s 1975 acrylic on where her husband was raised, using a Still, these men formed commu- canvas “Leve Zombi,” a ring of wor- hybrid photographic process. Cut-out nities and kept their humanity in shippers in white dresses and head- photos and digital files combine in a these dour conditions. The installa- dresses sways with rhythm. There’s “collage of photographic fragments,” tion includes an image of one miner a timelessness about the ritual that’s as she describes it in an artist’s state- washing another’s back in a shower. reflected in a nearby exhibition card, ment, “resulting in the construction of Someone has also drawn a whimsi- which points out that Haiti became a new or altered reality.” cal chalk figure on a mine wall. Art the second independent republic in The installation is as theatrical as abides, even underground. N the Western Hemisphere, with last- the Haitian exhibition, but it’s like ing effects on the culture. comparing Mamet to “Mame.” This What: Fall exhibitions at the Palo Alto “Their independence allowed the room is as grim as its neighbor is vi- Art Center of Haitian paintings, mining Haitians to maintain their West Af- brant. Inside the dim gallery, a visi- photos and Bay Area photo collec- A friendly Neighborhood Church rican cosmology, aesthetics and tra- tor steps inside a wrap-around wall tions (see separate story below) )NTERNATIONAL s )NTERGENERATIONAL ditions with less outside interference of photos: men with headlamps, eyes Where: 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto than any of the other former slave bright in grimy faces; forbidding When: Through Dec. 12, open Tues- Progressive with Social Justice colonies in the Caribbean,” the card rock formations; lamps held in strong day through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 470 Cambridge Avenue (close to campus and market) reads. “The visual arts, along with hands; spiky mining equipment. 5 p.m.; Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.; Wesley United Methodist an oral tradition, are the primary During a recent heat wave, the and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. s WWWWESLEYCHURCHPAORG forms of cultural transmission in world inside the installation felt Cost: Free much of Haitian society. ... confined and stuffy. That was like- Info: Go to cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter “The signs and symbols of Vodou ly nothing compared to what the or call 650-329-2366. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC £nxÊ ÕÃÊ,>`]Ê*>ÊÌÊUÊÈxä®ÊnxÈÈÈÈÓÊUÊÜÜÜ°vVV«>°À}Ê -Õ`>ÞÊ7Àà «Ê>`Ê-Õ`>ÞÊ-V Ê>ÌÊ£ä\ääÊ>°° Through a collector’s lens This Sunday: Terrible Stories Four photography collectors We Tell Our Childern show their prized possessions Rev. David Howell preaching by Rebecca Wallace An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ tefan Kirkeby bought his first subjects. One is a 1906 postcard of photograph for $15 when he a solemn, bug-eyed man who wrote S was in middle school. Art in part: “Am feeling a little better runs in the family: His mother is than I look.” Paula Kirkeby, owner of the Palo The 1935 Bernice Abbott photo Alto fine-arts press Smith Ander- “Blossom Restaurant” captures a sen Editions, and she brought him restaurant sign that promises, among to that first exhibition. other things, three large pork chops Today Kirkeby is himself a pho- for 30 cents. (If it was a slow week, tographer, and director of Smith An- one could penny-pinch with the dersen North in Marin County. He “pig’s feet and kraut” for a dime.) “Five Spoons” by David Goldes. also hasn’t stopped collecting. Many Curator/filmmaker Jane Levy of his prized possessions are now Reed has a collection rich with ar- ing in water, barely breaking the showcased with those of three other chitectural images. One of the most surface. Bay Area art professionals in a Palo striking is Abelardo Morell’s 1999 As for Stefan Kirkeby, his images Alto Art Center show called “In Fo- “Camera Obscura image of Boston’s of choice often focus on individual cus: Collecting Photography.” Old Customhouse in Hotel Room.” people, like a girl looking out the The collections offer a diverse The artist turned a room into a pin- window of the Orient Express in a slice of the photographic arts, and hole camera, with a Boston skyline 1952 photo by Ira LaTour. INSPIRATIONS a broad look at silver prints — what projected on one wall. The blocky Leo Holub, the late founder of A resource for special events and ongoing religious an exhibit press release calls “the hotel furniture is silhouetted in front Stanford University’s photography services. To inquire about or make space reservations fast-disappearing genre of black- of the skyline. department, is also well-represented for Inspirations, please contact and-white film photography.” Photographer Linda Connor’s col- in the collection. A lively spirit is By the show’s entrance are very lection includes the pioneering fe- evident in Holub’s 1963 “Little Girl Blanca Yoc at 223-6596 human pieces of the past assembled male photographer Anna Watkins. with Pigeons, Maiden Lane, San or email [email protected] by San Francisco gallery owner Jack Other images include the graceful Francisco,” in which a delighted Fischer. Several quirky found pho- 2005 David Goldes photo “Five child chases a crowd of birds, set- tos have been scribbled on by their Spoons,” with the cutlery just float- ting them flying. N
*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊU Page 25 Concerned Arts & Entertainment about our Nation’s direction? Learn about important issues from prominent speakers. The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Worth a Look Other activities will Meets the first Tuesday of every month - include demonstra- IFES Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, CA Music tions of Japanese mar- Punch Brothers tial arts, archery and Doors open at 6:15 PM - Program begins at 7:00 PM fencing, as well as Zen First-Time Guests and Members - FREE - Not many bands these days take meditation sessions. Returning Guests - $10.00 their names from Mark Twain, but it The Lucie Stern makes sense when your music is that center is at 1305 high, lonesome Americana sound Middlefield Road in The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley www.theconservativeforum.com known as bluegrass. The musicians Palo Alto. For more of Punch Brothers took their names information, go to from a Twain story called “Punch, neighborsabroad.org/ Brothers, Punch!” JapanFestival/ or call Led by mandolin player and lead 650-561-9771. Pauline W. Chen, MD singer Chris Thile, who played in the band Nickel Creek for many years, Punch Brothers is coming Doctor and Patient: Lost in Translation to town on Friday, Oct. 15, for an
Pauline W. Chen, a liver transplant and liver cancer surgeon, is the author of Final Exam: A Surgeon’s 8 p.m. gig at Stanford University’s Reflections on Mortality, a New York Times bestseller. Dr. Chen graduated from Harvard University and Art Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, completing her surgical training at Yale Dinkelspiel Auditorium. ‘Portraits of University, the National Cancer Institute (NIH), and UCLA, where she was most recently a faculty member Presented by Stanford Lively in the Department of Surgery. In 1999, she was named UCLA Outstanding Physician of the Year. She has Initiates’ been nominated for a National Magazine Award, has written for numerous publications, including The Arts, the concert will include songs New York Times, and speaks regularly to medical and general audiences across the country. from the band’s new album, “Anti- While paintings on th fogmatic,” as well as the mixture of display at the Palo 20 Annual Jonathan J. King Lectureship bluegrass, classical and rock that the Alto Art Center (see Monday October 11, 2010 5:30 pm band prides itself on. (By the way, Punch Brothers bring bluegrass with a dash of page 25) look at the Li Ka Shing Center: Paul Berg Hall the band’s website notes that anti- classical and rock ‘n’ roll to Stanford University Voodoo religion in Stanford School of Medicine fogmatic is “an old term for a brac- on Oct. 15. Haiti, a new photo ex- ing beverage, generally rum or whis- hibition at Stanford’s A gifted computer scientist by profession, but a philosopher by inclination, Jonathan J. King was above all a humanist with a deep concern for the dignity of individuals. Jonathan King died of cancer on April 8, 1991, at the age of 41. This lectureship was established in his honor, to key, that a person would have before Two stages will host performanc- Cantor Arts Center focuses on the encourage the compassionate and humane care of all patients. going out to work in rough weather es, while 50-some artists will show religion in the Republic of Benin in
Free Admission to stave off any ill effects.”) and sell their work in booths. The Africa, where many of the traditions Open to the Public Tickets are $42/$38 for adults and “tents of community” will house originated.
For more information, go to http://bioethics.stanford.edu, email [email protected], or call (650) 723-5760 $10 for Stanford students. For more various Jewish and other nonprofit Opening Oct. 13, the Cantor center information, go to livelyarts.stan- groups. And sumo wrestlers will be show is titled “Vodoun/Vodounon: ford.edu or call 650-725-ARTS. on hand. Portraits of Initiates” and features U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Sumo wrestlers? But of course. 25 diptychs by the Belgian photog- STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Several champs will give a dem- rapher Jean-Dominique Burton. The Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 onstration at “To Life!” at 12:10 diptychs pair images of practitioners 1. Title of Publication: Palo Alto Weekly Festivals p.m.; they’re in town for an Oct. 9 and of their shrines. (Vodounons are 2. Publication Number: 604-050 ‘To Life!’ screening of the film “A Matter of initiates of the religion, which can 3. Date of Filing: October 1, 2010 Size” at the Silicon Valley Jewish also be spelled “Vodou,” “Vodun” 4. Frequency of Issue: Weekly Chefs from The Kitchen Table Film Festival. (The screening is at and other ways.) 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 52 restaurant will create a four-course De Anza College; information is at Burton took his black-and-white 6. Annual subscription price: $60 1 year kosher meal before an audience. svjff.org.) portraits and color photos of shrines 7. Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 450 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto 94306-1507 8. Mailing Address of Headquarters of Publisher: Same Bruce Bierman and the Klezmakers For a full “To Life!” schedule, go in the Republic of Benin, where the 9. Publisher: William S. Johnson, 450 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto 94306-1507 will lead a session of Yiddish dance to paloaltojcc.org/tolife or call 650- religion was born. The Cantor show Editor: Jay Thorwaldson, 450 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto 94306-1507 and klezmer music. Kids will learn 223-8606. also includes a documentary video, Managing Editor: Jocelyn Dong, 450 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto 94306-1507 to stage Jewish stories and skits. “VOODOO, the Origins,” directed 10. Owner/ Stockholders owning or holding 1% or more of the total amount of stock: Embarcadero Media, 450 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 These are among the activities Japan Tsuchiura Festival by Samuel Lampaert and featuring Stockholders owning 1% or more of the total amount of stock: Jean and Dexter Dawes, Ely planned for the “To Life!” Jewish some of the initiates Burton photo- Trust, Leonard W. & Shirley Ely, Trustees, Franklin P. Johnson, William S. Johnson, Marion Lewenstein, Trustee, Teresa M. Lobdell, Helen Pickering, Trustee, and Jeanne Ware, all street festival this Sunday, Oct. 10, When folks from your sister city graphed. of Palo Alto, California; Walter A. and Margaret P. Haneberg Trust, Margaret Haneberg, on Palo Alto’s California Avenue are in town, it’s high time for a cel- A blessing of the exhibition by Trustee of San Carlos, California; Robert Heinen and E.E. and Russella van Bronkhorst Trust, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event of ebration. Bay Area practitioners is planned Russella van Bronkhorst, Trustee of Menlo Park, California; Jerome I. Elkind of Portola Valley, California; Anthony Sloss of Santa Cruz, California; Elizabeth Sloss of Seattle, food, art music and dance is back This Sunday, Oct. 10, Kappore for Oct. 13 at 5 p.m., with accompa- Washington; Karen Sloss of Bellingham, Washington. after a one-year hiatus, presented by dancers, a Zen master and other nying films and other performances 11. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1% or more of the Oshman Family Jewish Com- people from Palo Alto’s sister city of planned later. The show will be open total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: September 24, 2010 munity Center. Tsuchiura, Japan, are in town, tak- through March 20. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation ing part in the Japan The museum is off Palm Drive Average no. of Actual no. of Tsuchiura Festival in at Museum Way, open Wednesday copies each issue copies of single during preceding issue nearest to the Lucie Stern Com- through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 12 months filing date munity Center. The p.m. and Thursdays until 8. Admis- A. Total Number of Copies (Net press run) 33,500 33,500 day of activities runs sion is free. Go to museum.stanford. B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. edu or call 650-723-4177. 1. Paid/Requested Outside Co. Mail Subscriptions 1,564 1,485 and includes dance 2. Paid/Requested In County 9,660 9,793 and taiko-drumming performances; ori- ‘East Meets West’ 3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, and Counter Sales Street Vendors 8,131 7,935 gami and chopstick The advent of the printing press C. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation 19,355 19,213 demonstrations; bon- meant more than just the faster D1. Free Distribution by Mail Outside-County 6,105 5,702 sai, ink-painting and transmission of words. Prints made game booths; and tea images available to more people, D2. Free Distribution by Mail Inside-County 7 11 ceremonies. opening up their minds to a wider D4. Free Distribution Outside the Mail 6,119 6,605 The event is co- world of different cultures and E. Total Free Distribution 12,230 12,318 sponsored by the city ideas. F. Total Distribution 31,585 31,531 of Palo Alto and by Starting Oct. 15, Lyons Limited G. Copies not Distributed 1,915 1,969 Neighbors Abroad. Antique Prints in Palo Alto is ex- H. Total 33,500 33,500 It aims to not only hibiting a collection of graphics I. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation 61.28% 60.93% honor the sister-city and maps from the early meetings 16. Publication of statement of Ownership: 10/8/2010 relationship but also between East and West. In the J Certify that the information furnished on this form is true and complete. Stefani Valadez performs Sephardic Jewish songs share Japanese cul- show, called “East Meets West: William S. Johnson, Publisher, Palo Alto Weekly this Sunday at the To Life! fair on California Av- ture with attendees. The Opening of the Orient,” the enue. Page 26ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Arts & Entertainment
“Sansho Dayo (Kabuki Actor),” a woodblock print by Toyokuni III, published in Japan in 1852, is part of the Lyons Limited Antique Prints show. prints show what Western explorers saw — and illustrate the tales they brought home. The prints hail back to the estab- lishment of the Dutch East India Company in 1602, Admiral Perry’s expedition to the Far East in the 19th century, and other events. An opening reception is set for Oct. 15 from 7 to 10 p.m., with a lecture by gallery owner Leila Phee Lyons on Oct. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Lyons Ltd. is at #10 Town & Country Village at 855 El Camino Real. For more information, go to lyonsltd.com or call 650-325-9010.
The artistic city San Francisco has been captured in every artistic medium you can think of. An exhibition now at Gal- lery 9 in Los Altos adds new visions in watercolor and ceramics to the mix, with works by two artists who grew up in Japan. Miyoko Mizuno, who says she once lived in Nagano “surrounded by prairie flowers and the grand Ja- pan Alps,” paints the floral side of San Francisco. Her work includes watercolor landscapes and silk- screens of flowers. Shigemi Sanders depicts city landmarks in ceramic ware, lighting them up with candles or electric lights for a nighttime ef- fect. The show runs through Oct. 24 at 143 Main St. in Los Altos, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4. Go to gallery9losaltos.com or call 650-941-7969.
“Illuminating Ferry Building” is one of the ceramic pieces by Shigemi Sanders on exhibit at Gallery 9 in Los Altos. *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊU Page 27 MOVIE TIMES
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Page 28ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Middle-classy docudrama’s fine, troduces 16-year-old Craig teetering crazy at all among these loony char- stopper simply stops the show: Craig the price of admission for viewers And “I Am Woman” as theme on a New York bridge, wanting to acters. He wants to go home. takes his turn singing during group of all ages. defined, kill himself after feeling depressed A five-day-stay requirement gives therapy in a scene more visually flat She shows the malign she’ll win for a year, the likable actor makes the narrative enough time to develop than “Glee”-ful. Rated PG-13 for mature issues, ev’ry time, with Secretariat! you care about what happens to a dual track of insights about grow- Still, the movie’s message of hope sexual content, drug material, and him. ing up and getting medical treat- — that you’re not alone, can talk language. 1 hour. 41 minutes. A spoiler alert: so eyes avert! Gilchrist brings honesty and re- ment. Craig makes friends with the about your problems and get sup- The horse and his mistress hit pay alism to the role of Craig, playing affable Bobby (Zach Galifianakis port and help — is certainly worth — Susan Tavernetti dirt. a character who can’t quite put his of “Dinner for Schmucks”) and Though Failure flirts, a Triple finger on why his ongoing issues develops a crush on Noelle (Emma Crown spurt for Secretariat! have suddenly triggered such an in- Roberts of “Nancy Drew”) — both Ecole internationale de la Péninsule People yakkity yak a streak; cli- tense desire to commit suicide. His of whom bring humor and humanity chés they do accrue well-meaning dad (Jim Gaffigan) to the screen. If only they were like Mister Ed, always asks the wrong questions; But the film offers simplistic so- and talked like real people do! he’s obsessed with the girlfriend lutions in suggesting that problems ̽ (Zoe Kravitz) of his best friend can be cured in less than a week, Phony suspense and corn per- (Thomas Mann); and, despite a and that a well-intentioned teenage ࣑ force, looming deadline, he hasn’t even boy with some cash, courtesy of his The flick serves sports “history” started filling out the application for parents, can accomplish what medi- as main course. summer session at Manhattan’s ex- cal professionals (including Viola But for fam’ly fun, do I endorse? clusive Executive Pre-Professional Davis) cannot. ᄑ High School. Attempts at light-hearted styl- Well, listen to this: But Craig knows one thing: He ization are a mixed bag, too. The ዕ See “Secretariat.” needs help. Now. directors’ effective use of Guy The kind-of-a-funny story starts Ritchie-like freeze frames, some- ओ Rated PG for brief mild language. when the sensitive teen admits him- times followed by quick montages Two hours, two minutes. self into a psychiatric hospital. Be- of images connected by voice-over, cause the youth ward is undergoing amusingly get us into Craig’s head. PRE-SCHOOL WHEN IT’S YOUR CHILD, — Peter Canavese Outstanding full- renovation, Craig and other patients His worries about not getting into day program. EXPERIENCE MATTERS. his age are placed with the adults — the esteemed summer-school pro- LANGUAGE TEACHING MANDARIN CHINESE IMMERSION FOR lovable eccentrics more in the mold gram result in a cause-and-effect 15 YEARS LEADER IN FRENCH IMMERSION It’s Kind of a Funny Longest running . A IN of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s PRE-SCHOOL Story --- scenario that has him winding up in bilingual PALO ALTO. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. 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Page 30ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Arts & Entertainment 9 Your Forever Home Universal Design and Remodeling Our Certified Aging in Place Specialist/Designers will provide an overview of Universal Design, ideas, products and solutions for your home. Are you a ShopTalkby Daryl Savage baby boomer, have aging parents or are a multi- generational family living under one roof? This workshop is designed with you in mind! MIDTOWN GOES MODERN ... pour four glasses out of the tap n Topics to include: exterior access, interior space Midtown is on the cusp of get- faster than I can pour one glass planning and specific design elements for your ting what some might consider from a bottle of wine. All I do is kitchen and bathrooms. an architectural gem, and it’s pull a little lever.” And it signifi- going into the unlikely location cantly reduces the amount of n Create a space that is safe and comfortable for all of the former Arco Gas Station waste and overhead. “We save ages and abilities that reflects your personal style at 3995 Middlefield Road. “It’s by not having bottles or corks and taste. Whether your home’s occupants are 4 or a fresh new look for Midtown. or labels. And since we run our 84, it can be remodeled to fit you and your family’s Lots of glass, rooftop terraces kegs through nitrogen, the wine needs and lifestyle. and a glass-enclosed atrium,” is always fresh.” he said. “It’s the n Gain knowledge and inspiration as we review said Ken Hayes, whose com- future.” completed projects and specific features needed to pany, Hayes Group Architects, ensure your home is designed for living and can be is the creative force behind the JUNGLE ON THE MOVE ... your home for life. modern building. The structure Jungle Digital, a Palo Alto is surrounded on three sides by mainstay for nearly 25 years The Hazards of Deferred the Winter Lodge property. “It’s at 542 High St., scaled down like a little island,” Hayes said. this summer and moved to 530 Home Maintenance The construction, which began Emerson St., next to Mac’s Thursday, October 14 three weeks ago, is expected Smoke Shop. “It’s about half be completed next March. The the space; some of the servic- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Registration and light dinner at 6:15pm 7,000-square-foot, two-story es have changed; but we’re still ® building is zoned for first-floor the same company,” said Adam Harrell Remodeling Design Center, Mountain View We never forget it’s your home. retail, which means possibili- Mason, who co-owns Jungle ties for a new tenant include a with Dang Le. “We weren’t uti- restaurant, a retail store or a lizing a lot of the old space and The Forever Home service-oriented business, there is a recession, so it just Saturday, October 16 such as a bank. The second made sense to move. It also floor is zoned for commercial feels better to be right in the 9:30 am - 12:00 noon space. Plans for the building middle of downtown instead of Registration and light breakfast at 9:15 am call for a public space in the on the outskirts.” Mason said, Harrell Remodeling Design Center, Mountain View front, featuring benches, tables adding that Jungle is now the and umbrellas. only print shop downtown. For more information on this class call or go online today Jungle has had a wild history. It WINE ON TAP ... The lat- started in 1986 as Zebra Copy, est trend in wine has hit Palo when black-and-white printing Alto. It’s wine on tap. Think was the norm. “We changed Meadow Wing & Focused Care beer on tap, but it’s wine that the name from Zebra to Jungle gets poured out of spigots. St. when we added color printing,” Michael’s Alley at 140 Homer Mason said. Since then, Jungle Ave. is among the first Palo Alto has been an eclectic entity. restaurants to tap into the new In its heyday, it had a staffed fad, said Joey Picci, a bartender coffee bar that served lattes to a tradition at St. Michael’s. “It’s more than customers; there were on-the- just wine on tap,” he said, point- job rollerblading employees; ing to a hand-carved, hand- and it was open at night for stained, black-walnut dispenser, area artists and musicians to of caring artfully designed by restaurant perform. “Unfortunately, that’s owner Mike Sabina. “Mike takes one of the casualties of moving great pride in his bar. He made to a smaller space. Now we the wine dispenser out of the just want to get down to busi- PALO ALTO COMMONS offers a same black walnut that the ness,” Mason said. N comprehensive program for individuals with rest of the bar is made from,” Heard a rumor about your Picci said. The restaurant goes favorite store or business mov- through a keg every two weeks Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in our ing out, or in, down the block and each keg holds the equiva- or across town? Daryl Savage Meadow Wing. Here, residents enjoy daily lent of 63 bottles, said Picci, will check it out. She can be e- who listed his favorite aspects walks on beautiful garden paths and a full mailed at shoptalk@paweekly. of wine on tap. “It’s faster. I can com. program of activities to engage mind, body and spirit. Kirk’s Steakburgers, Kirk’s 75 Town & Country Village, (continued from page 30) Palo Alto; 650-326-6159 For residents in the later stages of Alzheimer’s www.kirks-steakburgers.com disease, our Focused Care Program provides various Little League and Stanford Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. teams; a couple of booths, tables and Reservations: no for all of the resident’s unique needs. Here, chairs; bus your own table — there Credit cards: yes families are assured that their loved one will are no rollerskating carhops. When Parking: shopping-center lot my number was called, I fetched my Alcohol: beer and wine get the best care in the most appropriate order from the pickup counter. The place wasn’t built for lingering. Children: yes environment now and in the future as needs But after more than 60 years, Catering: no Kirk’s is still here, and it has three Takeout: yes may change. locations, including Santa Clara and Outdoor dining: sidewalk tables 4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Campbell. Kirk’s isn’t a return to Party facilities: no Happy Days; rather, the happy daze Call today... 650-494-0760 Noise level: low 650-494-0760 comes from the superior burgers, www.paloaltocommons.com shakes and fries. N Bathroom cleanliness: excellent 24 Hour On-site Licensed Nurse Services License #435200706
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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊU Page 33 which he defines as “the ability to get your way — to overcome opposi- Book tion and resistance to implement the decisions that you think are best for making your company, and you, suc- cessful.” Talk In Silicon Valley, where business is king, “Power” will attract readers JIMMY CARTER AND MORE ... interested in unlocking the secrets President Jimmy Carter’s edited, behind the political realities that annotated diary has been pub- affect them each day in their own lished, and Carter will sign copies TitleA monthly section on local booksPages and authors, edited by Jocelyn Dong workplaces. of “White House Diary,” at Ke- To be sure, Pfeffer aims his advice pler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Men- at employees of strongly hierarchi-
lo Park, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 of GraduateCourtesy School Stanford University of Business cal organizations, though he gives p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the disclaimer that his principles are www.keplers.com. Earlier in the No more not one-size-fits-all. Staff at com- month, Menlo Park author Barry panies that are relatively flat might Spector will talk about his book, find themselves picking and choos- “Madness at the Gates of the ing from among Pfeffer’s advice — City: The Myth of American In- Mr. Nice or applying the principles to advance nocence,” on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at in an industry rather than a specific 7 p.m. According to Spector, his firm. book “looks at America through In 13 chapters, Pfeffer covers the lenses of Greek mythology, in- Guy seven essential qualities that bring digenous wisdom and archetypal influence, what sources of power psychology.” Stanford University are, how to overcome opposition, the Professor Ian Morris will talk on Stanford professor Jeffrey downsides of power, whether there’s Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. Pfeffer explores the a connection between personal pow- “Why the West Rules — for Now: er and organizational effectiveness, The Patterns of History, and What personal qualities that help and more. They Reveal about the Future” people achieve power — Some of Pfeffer’s advice will spans 50,000 years of history and and the issues surrounding sound familiar: Get noticed, flatter concludes that it is the effects that quest your boss, act with confidence, net- of geography on the everyday Business Professor Jefferey Pfeffer examines the concept of power in his work with people and manage your efforts of ordinary people that ex- new book. reputation. But he also seeks to debunk some plain Western dominance, not the by Jocelyn Dong formance. myths, such as that intelligence and strivings of great individuals. “Power: Why some people have Crew learned the hard way that likeability are keys to success in the it and others don’t,” by Jeffrey doing a great job does not equal workplace. Intelligence, he says, NORMALIZING CANCER ... Sue Pfeffer; HarperBusiness, New job security. What counts instead is has been found to account for only Glader, a Mill Valley writer, will be York; 273 pp.; $27.99 power. 20 percent of variation in a person’s reading from her children’s book, s a superintendent, Rudy Crew That’s Stanford University busi- performance on the job. In addition, “Nowhere Hair,” on Sunday, Oct. was a rock star. Taking the ness Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer’s take intelligence comes with potential 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Books Inc., helm of the troubled, $4.5 bil- on Crew’s fall from grace, detailed Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, A downsides, including the tendency lion Miami-Dade County school dis- in Pfeffer’s new book, “Power: Why for brilliant people to rely too heav- with 20 percent of sales that eve- trict in 2004, Crew improved student some people have it and others ily on their own competencies and ning going to the Palo Alto non- academic performance and built new don’t.” sometimes to lack empathy for those profit Breast Cancer Connections. classrooms to ease overcrowding. Though local bookstore shelves who are not as smart. Glader said she wrote the book to In spring 2008, he was named Na- are filled with leadership texts on Likeability can be a useful quality, help people talk to their children tional Superintendent of the Year by climbing the corporate ladder, Pfef- Pfeffer says, but fear and the ability about cancer, after her own bout the American Association of School fer provides a guidebook that is ex- to help others accomplish their goals with breast cancer at 33. Informa- Administrators. ceedingly readable, grounded in so- correlate more strongly to power. tion: www.nowherehair.com. And yet, in September 2008, Crew cial-science research and filled with While likeability can create power, found himself voted out by a frac- both local and national examples to power almost certainly creates like- SUBS ... Carol Gilbert, a Palo tious school board that was more bring his points to life. ability, he asserts, explaining that Alto resident, recently self- interested in the district’s racial is- Pfeffer’s work draws on 35 years people want to associate themselves published an illustrated children’s sues than improving the school per- of research and teaching on power, (continued on next page) with other people who are perceived as successful. As Crew’s story outlined, doing a good job and achieving power are also more tenuously linked than people might believe. 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are on an 18-game win streak, Don Feria/stanfordphoto.com dating to last season . . . The No. 1-ranked Stanford womenís vol- leyball team (4-0, 13-0) hits the road as it takes on No. 8 USC and No. 12 UCLA in Los Angeles. The Cardinal will face the Tro- jans on Friday and the Bruins on Saturday, both at 7 p.m. (KZSU, 90.1 FM) . . . The nationally No. 1-ranked women’s soccer team (9-0-2) will be at USC on Friday Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh had reason to congratulate quarterback Andrew Luck last weekend during the loss at No. 4 Oregon. Luck completed 29 and UCLA on Sunday. Stanford of 46 passes for 341 yards and two TDs. The completions and pass attempts were both career highs. Luck and the Cardinal will host USC on Saturday. senior forward Christen Press has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, which recognizes Luck hopes his studies pay off against USC student-athletes for their contribu- tions both on and off the field. Stanford’s studious quarterback will be all about the details in Saturday’s crucial Pac-10 showdown
SOCCER HONORS . . . Three by Rick Eymer line,” Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh cause he was rendered unconscious stant. former Stanford players — all ndrew Luck, better known as said. “I think he can faster than he by the blow. It just goes to show that a “coura- teammates for the Women’s Pro- Stanford’s starting quarter- can to make that play. He competes Pleasant alertly grabbed the loose geous competitor” is his own worst fessional Soccer champion FC A back, saved a touchdown with with the heart of a champion.” ball and took off the other way. critic. Luck has turned that self- Gold Pride — were named to the a body tackle on Oregon’s Eddie Luck critiqued the tackle as “F for Luck was the only Stanford player questioning into a major strength. league’s Best XI, signifying All-Pro Pleasant during the Cardinal’s 52- form but it got the job done.” with any chance of catching him. He’s a student of the game and has status. Goalkeeper Nicole Barn- 31 setback to Oregon last Saturday. The redshirt sophomore was put He threw his body at Lewis, push- many influences upon which he can hart and defenders Rachel Bue- That the Ducks scored on the next into the position of stop gap defense ing him out-of-bounds before the rely. He also takes responsibility for hler and Ali Riley were among play is irrelevant. because of Javes Lewis’ bone-jar- goal line. He may think poorly of his own actions, and, sometimes, for five Gold Pride players named to “All you need to see is the way he ring helmet-to-helmet hit on receiver his form, but there are plenty of free the team. Barnhart and Buehler made that tackle at the three-yard Chris Owusu, who lost the ball be- safeties who would take it in an in- (continued on page 37) are both vital players on the U.S. National Team. Both started for GIRLS’ WATER POLO BOYS’ WATER POLO the U.S. in a 1-1 friendly against China on Wednesday in Chester, Pa., and are preparing for the M-A’s tuneup for Menlo’s defense 2011 World Cup. Riley, the reign- ing New Zealand and Oceania Federation Player of the Year, is in PAL title chase helps determine Auckland, N.Z., with her national team. New Zealand is playing is a real winner big win over M-A Papua New Guinea on Friday in by Rick Eymer by Rick Eymer the grand final of the Oceania Na- tions Cup. enior MJ O’Neill thinks the Menlo- ick Hale and Jack Finch didn’t do Atherton High girls’ water polo team any scoring for the Menlo School S has gotten a lot better since losing to N boys’ water polo team Wednesday ON THE AIR Castilleja at the St. Francis Alumni Invita- and, quite frankly, senior goalkeeper Kee- Friday tional early in the season. gan Williams doesn’t care if they ever “Hopefully we won’t make the same mis- score another goal this season. Women’s volleyball: Stanford at USC, 7 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) takes,” she said. “We lost but it wasn’t a They are just as valuable, says Williams, Saturday crumbling loss. It’s always great to show when they’re making his life a little more Football: USC at Stanford, 5 p.m., how we’ve improved as a team.” comfortable. ABC (7); XTRA Sports (860 AM); KZSU The Bears set up their league showdown Williams may be a little selfish about (90.1 FM) with Castilleja next week by beating visit- all the defense Hale and Finch provide in Women’s volleyball: Stanford at ing Menlo School, 10-6, in a PAL Bay Di- front of him but when they are successfully UCLA, 7 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) vision contest on Wednesday. keeping the ball away from Williams, it’s
“It’s nice to beat a rival school like Men- Keith Peters the Knights who prosper. lo,” M-A senior Shelby Fero said. “They’ve Everything went according to plan in READ MORE ONLINE won a lot of CCS titles.” Menlo’s 5-1 PAL Bay Division victory over www.PASportsOnline.com Both schools are in a rebuilding mode. host Menlo-Atherton, settling the issue of For expanded daily coverage of college The Bears had to replace eight seniors who who’s best in Atherton and, possibly, the and prep sports, please see our new Menlo’s Kyle Bowman (left) blocked this shot by Evan site at www.PASportsOnline.com (continued on page 38) Navarro of M-A during the Knights’ 5-1 win Wednesday. (continued on page 39) Page 36ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ GIRLS’ PREP VOLLEYBALL Palo Alto (23-0) grabs control of division race with big win by Keith Peters long rally, the Los Gatos middle Manjul E. Dixit, MD f there was one team that Palo attacker touched the net to give the Alto girls’ volleyball coach Vikings the victory. Manjul S. Dixit, MD, FAAAAI has moved her practice from Menlo Medical I Dave Winn feared heading into Wade finished with 21 kills while Clinic to Atherton Square. the SCVAL De Anza Division sea- hitting .588 (only one hitting error). son, it probably was Los Gatos. She also had four digs and four as- Convenient hours 12 pm-8pm and ample parking. Winn knew the Wildcats would be sists. Senior Trina Ohms added 16 a formidable foe. kills and three digs while junior set- 3ERVICES )NCLUDE s !LLERGIC 2HINITIS s !STHMA s &OOD !LLERGY s #OUGH s #ONGESTION The first showdown between the ter Kimmy Whitson had 38 assists s ,ATEX s (EADACHES s AND MUCH MORE teams arrived Tuesday night. Both and seven digs. Please visit our website @ www.AthertonAllergists.com teams came in undefeated in divi- In San Jose, Castilleja opened its sion play, with Los Gatos ranked West Bay Athletic League (Foothill %L #AMINO 2EAL 3UITE s !THERTON #! No. 36 in the state by MaxPreps. Division) season with a closer-than- s FAX com and Palo Alto ranked No. 21. expected 21-25, 26-24, 13-25, 25- www.AthertonAllergists.com The Vikings also are ranked No. 74 19, 15-6 triumph over host Harker. in the nation (overall) and No. 15 in The Gators (1-0, 22-2) got 16 kills the state for Division I teams. from Laura Rose, 12 kills from fast- In addition to their lofty rank- improving Abby Thornburg, 23 digs ing, the Vikings’ perfect record was and three aces from Lindsey Wang at stake. That record and ranking, and 36 assists from Hannah Hsieh. AT CHILDREN’S HEALTH COUNCIL however, are safe following a gruel- In Atherton, host Sacred Heart 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304 ing four-game victory by Paly. Prep (1-0, 11-7) also opened WBAL www.sandhillschool.org “This was a very big win for earn- (Foothill Division) action with a ing the inside track toward the De 25-19, 25-19, 17-25, 25-13 victory Anza league title for 2010,” Winn over Notre Dame-San Jose. Jesse said following his team’s 19-25, Ebner produced 19 kills for the Ga- 25-14, 25-19, 28-26 triumph on the tors while Sarah Daschbach had 18 Wildcats’ home floor. digs. Palo Alto improved to 5-0 in In Cupertino, Gunn (5-0, 17-4) league and 23-0 overall and remains continued to roll in the SCVAL El the only unbeaten team among the Camino Division as the first-place state’s top 25 squads. Harvard-West- Titans swept the Pioneers, 25-14, lake i No. 1 for all divisions at 10-1 25-9, 25-22, despite having a short For young while La Costa Canyon is No. 2 at bench due to illness and injuries. 12-1. The Gunn offense was extremely minds, one size Paly, however, is the No. 1 Divi- balanced on the evening, with Kiana sion I team in the CCS and showed Choroski and Allison Doerpinghaus why after a shaky start on Tuesday. each notching nine kills, Adrienne doesn’t fi t all. The Vikings squandered a 17-11 lead Thom getting eight and Molly Mc- in Game 1 and lost. Paly bounced Adam seven. Monica Cai had 33 as- back convincingly in Game 2 and sists on the evening with eight digs, At Sand Hill School, we fi nd what fi ts ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOVEMBER 1 took a 19-9 lead. Game 3 was close, while Julia Li had 21 digs. best for your child. Partnering with parents, but Paly junior Melanie Wade pro- In Millbrae, Menlo-Atherton teachers create the path for each student’s duced some key blocks to give her swept host Mills in PAL Bay Divi- OPEN Tue, Oct 12, 5:00-6:00 PM successful transition to a traditional classroom. Thu, Oct 21, 5:00-6:00 PM team a 22-18 lead that held up. In sion action, 25-14, 25-11, 25-16. The HOUSE Game 4, Paly never led until earn- Bears (4-1, 11-6) got 15 assists and Tue, Oct 26, 5:00-6:00 PM s Grades K-3 ing match point at 27-26. After a seven digs from Sofi King. N s 6:1 student/teacher ratio RSVP: 650.688.3605 or [email protected] Never mind the Trojans are ineli- s State-of-the-art technology Stanford football gible for a postseason bowl game, (continued from page 36) this contest will still go a long way in determining where Stanford will mistakes that are quite frankly not wind up in the postseason. in his control. Luck and USC sophomore quar- OUR GOAL IS YOUR FINANCIAL SUCCESS The responsible part comes in the terback Matt Barkley are also the form of watching game tapes as he top two in efficiency rating in the Call Today To Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation looks for ways to improve, things to conference, with Barkley holding avoid, or how he can maintain calm a slight edge, 163.8 to 157.5. Luck decision-making in the heat of the tops the Pac-10 in total offense. moment. The Trojans are the conference In other words, Luck does his leader in total offense, averaging homework. Not only does he study 548.5 yards a game, more than 100 his opponents, he studies himself yards better than Stanford’s 440.0. with a sharp, analytical mind zeroed The Cardinal, however, ranks No. 4 in on the minute details. in the nation in scoring. “First of all I never watch tapes The USC offense won’t be nearly of the previous game more than one as confusing or dangerous as Or- day later,” he said. “I’m done with egon’s offense. Still, the Trojans are Oregon, but I do watch to figure out productive and move the ball. s )NDEPENDENT fundamental things I can work on. I “USC is quite different,” Stanford take notes for the beginning of the defensive end Thomas Keiser said. s ,OCALLY /WNED practice week where I can fix little “Oregon is a very unique offense. issues to techniques I’m using and USC has a lot of talented players s &EE /NLY !DVISORY 3ERVICES go from there.” overall. Their offensive line is very s 3ERVING )NDIVIDUALS &AMILIES "USINESSES Luck has a chance to become the good and they seem to move espe- first Stanford quarterback to beat cially well.” 7HO 7ANT 5NBIASED 0ROFESSIONAL !DVICE USC in consecutive seasons since Stanford enters the game ranked Randy Fasani did it in 2000-01. The higher than the Trojans for just the Trojans (1-1, 4-1) come to Stanford fifth time, and the first since 1986. #OMPREHENSIVE 7EALTH -ANAGEMENT 3OLUTIONS Stadium for a 5 p.m. kickoff Satur- The Cardinal has been in the rank- day against the 16th-ranked Cardi- ings five straight weeks, its longest 2221 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 nal (1-1, 4-1) and whoever wins has stay since the final nine weeks of a better chance of remaining in the the 2001 season. WWWMARTINTHOMASWMCOM s s [email protected] conference championship hunt this The goal, of course, is for Stan- Martin Thomas Wealth Management is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission season. ford to be there again next week. N *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊU Page 37 Sports
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Jazmin Moledina Josh Jackson Menlo School Gunn High The senior middle blocker The senior rushed eight had 62 kills and 29 blocks times for 156 yards and in seven matches during a scored on runs of 41 and 5-2 week that included a 63 yards, in addition to re- 5-0 performance and tour- turning a kickoff 89 yards ney title at the Menlo Invi- for a score as the Titans tational, where she had 43 tied a school record for kills, 19 blocks, 11 digs and most single-game points in three aces. a 56-14 nonleague win. Honorable mention Catherine Donahoe Henry Ayala Sacred Heart Prep water polo Gunn football Trina Ohms* Christoph Bono Palo Alto volleyball Palo Alto football Erin Robinson B.J. Boyd Gunn cross country Palo Alto football Laura Rose Anthony Cannon Living Well Castilleja volleyball Gunn football 20 Lucy Tashman Willy Fonua 11 Castilleja volleyball Menlo-Atherton football The 2011 Pippa Temple Devonte Piper Sacred Heart Prep water polo Menlo-Atherton football “Living Well” * previous winner To see video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to www.PASportsOnline.com
is coming ford Water Polo Club team and an Girls’ polo M-A graduate. We are pleased to once (continued from page 36) “This is a new team with new starters,” O’Neill said. “We’re fill- again offer our annual helped M-A (2-0, 7-4) reach the ing new roles cohesively and every- publication covering the CCS title match, where they lost in one has stepped up.” overtime to St. Francis for the sec- M-A finally shook Menlo with a local needs and interests ond consecutive year. M-A won the series of four goals in the third peri- of the 50-plus market. CCS title in 2007. od that eventually led to a five-goal Menlo School (0-2, 3-9) has not advantage. gotten past the CCS quarterfinals Katherine Liang, Emily Gran, since winning the last of three Danielle Flanagan and Marie Popp For infomation straight titles in 2006. also scored for the Bears. on advertising in They are both making the best of Menlo coach Sean Nolan also saw the 2011 Living Well their situations. McNeill and Fero, a lot of good things out of his team. each of whom scored three times The Palo Alto grad and Olympian please contact against the Knights, joined the Nor- has a roster comprised of two se- Connie Jo Cotton Cal club team so that they could play niors, three juniors, five sophomores with their current teammates over and four freshmen. Sales Manager the summer. They were both mem- “This was our best game of the [email protected] bers at Stanford Water Polo Club year,” he said. “We were in the (650) 326-8210 x5671 (ironically led by Menlo-Atherton game and competitive with them. graduate John Tanner) previously. M-A and Castilleja are the top two or your sales representative While M-A goalie Emily Dorst teams and if we can finish strong it or call 650.326-8210. (six saves against Menlo) played would be an accomplishment.” with the 18U team that finished Senior Hailey Smith led the Deadline to advertise fourth in the nation at last sum- Knights with four goals and junior is October 6th. mer’s Junior Olympics, the rest of Ilana Crankshaw added two. the team played together on the 16U In another PAL Bay Division team that went 4-2-1 and finished match Wednesday, Castilleja got 19th out of 92 teams. seven goals from senior Natasha 450 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto | 650.326.8210 | www.PaloAltoOnline.com The extra effort has been paying von Kaeppler in an 18-2 swamping off for the Bears, coached by Chris Rubin, also an alumnus of the Stan- (continued on next page) Page 38ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊn]ÊÓä£äÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Sports ★ NOW OPEN★ Healthy Food THIS WEEKEND’S PREP FOOTBALL Boys’ polo (continued from page 36) Market Gunn (0-0, 3-1) at Paly (1-0, 4-0), Friday, 7:30 p.m. league’s best. ★ Vitamin Supplements The Vikings bring a seven-game winning streak over the Titans into There’s still more than half the ★ Protein Powders their annual grudge match, which counts in the SCVAL De Anza league schedule to be played but it Division standings. That means Palo Alto can take a step closer won’t be much of a surprise should Losing Weight has to defending its division crown by taking care of business in this Menlo (2-0, 8-4) and Menlo-Ather- Homecoming game. In the past seven games against Gunn, the ton (1-1, 9-7) finish the season first never been so easy! Vikings have won by an average of 37-8. Both teams are coming and second, respectively. Lose 15-20 lbs. in 8 Weeks and... off big tuneup victories. Paly held off always-tough Wilcox, 28-15, Williams was working on a shut- last Friday to open the division season while Gunn crushed Cuper- out well into the final period before Look & Feel Better tino, 56-14, to conclude nonleague play. This will be an important Jake Bercow finally wiped the zero game for Paly senior quarterback Christoph Bono, who suffered off the scoreboard with a nifty shot U Improve Your Health U Drug Free from long range. U Increase Your Energy U One-On-One a broken clavicle in his right throwing shoulder in last season’s Personal Counseling 27-7 win. Bono missed the remainder of the season. He is healthy The Bears had another chance 713 Oak Grove, Menlo Park again, as evidence of his 676 passing yards (on 53 of 80 attempts) to score when they awarded a pen- www.liteforlife.com with seven TDs. The key for Bono is to get past this game in good alty shot in the late going. Williams 650-323-5483 shape while continuing to improve and take his team into the post- blocked that five-meter attempt to season. Bono was tackled for a safety and threw a first-quarter put the exclamation point on the de- interception last week against Wilcox, but bounced back with nine fensive stand. completions for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Junior running “You don’t hold M-A to one goal DEBORAH’S PALM back B.J. Boyd made his long-awaited contribution by rushing for without a good goalie,” Menlo coach A new Non-Profit Women’s one TD and returning a kickoff for another. Paly also took advan- Jack Bowen said. “But you do have Community Center, located tage on defense with a fumble recovery in the final 4:41 and an in- to give a lot of credit to guys like in downtown Palo Alto. terception by Davante Adams with than two minutes to play. Gunn, Hale (four steals, two blocks) and We offer services and classes, meanwhile, is coming off a school record-tying 56-point outburst Finch, Brad Haaland, Jack Lucas uniquely designed for women against Cupertino while rushing for 476 yards. The last time Gunn and John Holland-McCowan. To of all ages... come join our scored 56 points in a single game was in 2002 (against Lynbrook). watch all those guys going at it, that circle of support! That season also was the last time the Titans defeated Palo Alto allows Keegan to step up and make For the complete list of new (40-19). Gunn seniors Josh Jackson and Anthony Cannon led the blocks.” Fall activities, please visit our Williams seconded his coach’s onslaught against Cupertino, with Jackson carrying eight times for website: deborahspalm.org 156 yards and Cannon adding 148 yards on nine hauls for the best critique. 555 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto one-two run punch of the season. Cannon also threw for 151 yards “It means I have less to do,” he and Jackson, who was named Homecoming king at halftime, said. “When they are taking care of scored touchdowns on runs of 41 and 63 yards plus an 89-yard everything in front of me, I can fo- kickoff return. Henry Ayala, returning to the field (from injury) for cus on blocking.” october highlights Menlo-Atherton junior goalie CARING FOR AGING PARENTS the first time since the opening game, also scored three TDs for Saturday, October 23: 10 to 2 the Titans. “It was a great night,” said Jackson. “Winning the game Alex Gow made things difficult for and winning Homecoming king, it doesn’t get much better than Menlo at the other end of the pool. Join us for a special symposium that.” Actually, it may. The Titans have allowed only 35 points this Scoring was at a premium all day. for children of aging parents, season. “The goalies were the best play- with topics such as: ers in the pool,” M-A coach Marco — The Legal Side of Aging Palazzo said. “The way we shot Burlingame (2-2) at SH Prep (4-0), Friday, 3 p.m. — Coping with Dementia Both teams will open their respective PAL Bay Division seasons. the ball, we weren’t sharp. That was not the way to play a game of — Finances: Helping Parents The Panthers are coming off a 42-12 win over Woodside while the Stay in Their Own Homes Gators had a bye last week. SHP is averaging 300 rushing yards this magnitude. When you have a — Care for the Caregiver per game with Colin Terndrup leading the way with 136.3 yards system and are organized, you get per game. Senior QB John Geary has completed 37 of 51 passes results.” — Eldercare and more... (an efficient .725 percent) for 756 yards and seven TDs while Wade Avery led Menlo with three Tomas O’Donnell has caught 15 passes for 278 yards, making goals. Holland-McCowan and Kyle Bowman also scored. the Gators tough to defend. This game will be a tuneup for SHP’s deborah’s palm showdown with King’s Academy on Oct. 16. In the West Catholic Athletic League, Sacred Heart Prep (3-1, 7-2) Menlo (3-1) at Half Moon Bay (3-1), Friday, 6 p.m. remained a game behind first-place St. Francis with a 19-8 dunking of Both teams open PAL Ocean Division play. The Cougars are com- host Valley Christian (San Jose). Se- Stiffer joints make it painful to move,run or play. Try ing off a 34-21 win over El Camino while the Knights were idle last niors Philip Bamberg (seven goals) week. Menlo quarterback Robert Wickers needs to generate of- and Robert Dunlevie (five) took Cosequin®, the #1 Vet recommended joint supplement. fense through the air once again after compiling 898 passing yards care of the host team by themselves on 60-of-89 (.674) in the first four games. Knights’ wideout Tim while sophomore goalie Will Run- Cosequin® plays an important role in maintaining Benton has caught 18 passes for 374 yards while averaging 20.78 kel was a standout defensively with optimal joint function. Healthy cartilage is crucial Beau Nichols yards per catch. Menlo senior leads the run game a season-high 17 saves. for proper joint mobility. Cosequin helps support with 353 yards on 45 carries. In the SCVAL De Anza Division -- compiled by Keith Peters cartilage production and protect existing cartilage this week: from breakdown. Cosequin allows your pet to enjoy In the first meeting between Palo their everyday activities. (continued from previous page) this week: Alto and Gunn, the visiting Vikings If they don’t already, the Gunn pulled off a wild 15-14 victory on of visiting Aragon. The Gators (2-0, girls should have Oct. 19 circled on Tuesday. - Cosequin® Available at - 7-3) also got three goals from senior its calendar. That’s when the Titans Aaron Zelinger led the Vikings 1/2 OFF Barbara Peterson and two each from play host to Los Altos with the reg- (4-2, 5-5) with five goals and four your next office Megan Costello, Camille Zubizaret- ular-season title on the line. steals. He converted five of six shot visit fee ta and Sydney Molano. All the Titans need to do is keep attempts. Bret Pinsker added three ($21 Value - With This Ad) Castilleja will visit three-time de- the momentum going, like they did goals while Ken Wattana, Jack Expires 12/31/2010 fending CCS Division II champ Sa- Tuesday in a 9-6 victory over visit- Smale and Marcos Motta all tallied Wellness Services include: cred Heart Prep in a doubleheader ing Palo Alto. twice. Goalie Daniel Armitano had Heartworm/Tick Disease Testing on Friday at 6 p.m. In the earlier Juniors Elizabeth Anderson and nine saves for Paly. Flea Control contest, Menlo will face defending Casey Lincoln each scored two In PAL Ocean Division action, Vaccinations CCS Division I champ St. Francis goals for Gunn, as did senior Shelby host Priory registered a 15-9 victory Year-round Parasite Prevention at 4:45 p.m. Newman. The Titans jumped out to with a six-goal outburst in the fourth Sacred Heart Prep (4-0, 12-1) a 5-0 lead and never trailed. Ander- period, four of them coming from Dentistry & Oral Surgery tuned up with a solid 14-3 triumph son gave the Titans the lead with a Eric Turnquist. Michael Wan led the Surgical Services over host Valley Christian (San goal just 22 seconds into the match. Panthers (3-3) with six goals while Spay & Neuter Jose) on Wednesday. Pippa Temple “We moved the ball very well Kyle Walden matched Turnquist’s Fecal Parasite Exams led the Gators with three goals early on,” said Gunn coach Mark tally of four scores. 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