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Page 2 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Should the city subsidize council candidates? Palo Alto pays $2,000 per languages: English, Tagalog, Chi- Candidate Harold “Skip” Justman, profit, said the $2,000 cost would nese, Vietnamese and Spanish. a real estate lawyer, said he thought have been tough for him personally. applicant for ballot-related fees This year’s council candidates it might be worth reconsidering the Similarly, Councilman Jack Mor- by Bill D’Agostino have until the end of the day long-standing policy if the public ton, who’s running for re-election, Wednesday to file their paperwork, were interested. said keeping the price low encour- t’s an ironic fact of Palo Alto pol- the area that pays the full cost of including statements, for a council “It’s just another financial burden ages participatory democracy. itics. Most candidates for City printing the candidates’ ballot state- run. On Monday, there were a dozen on the city,” he said. “If you can’t “You want (running for council) ICouncil criticize the city for un- ments in the county’s official voters’ candidates for the Palo Alto City raise $2,000 to run for City Council, to be accessible for people with as necessarily spending money, yet guide. The price has gone up con- Council’s five open seats, meaning how serious a candidate are you?” wide a range as (formerly homeless their very candidacies cost the city siderably in recent years, especially the cost to the city for the printing of Many fellow candidates thought man) Victor Frost to (former mayor) about $2,000 each. since the 200-word statement is now the ballot statements would be different. Environmental activist Pe- Larry Klein,” Morton said. Palo Alto is one of the few cities in required to be translated into five around $24,000. ter Drekmeier, who works for a non- (continued on page 10)
GREENMEADOW AND GREEN GABLES MOVE OVER VICTORIANS, NEIGHBORHOODS WIN NATIONAL EICHLERS RECOGNITION ARE HISTORIC TOO
by Jocelyn Dong neighborhoods. “The two Palo Alto subdivisions are among the youngest of his- “It was a transition to the less- hen people think of his- toric things that have been recognized.” formal living than we used to have. toric architecture, finely Known for their clean lines, open floor plans, and glass walls that allow resi- This was called the idiom of the W carved Victorians and dents to look out onto garden areas, Eichler homes were considered forward ’50s,” Rankin said, seated at his stately Colonial homes tend to thinking in their design. They came to symbolize the promise of a better tomor- breakfast table near a 1950s-era come to mind. But low-slung row to the burgeoning middle class. Lightolier lamp. Eichlers? Eichlers have attracted a near cult following among those who adore the retro- As Palo Alto a half-century later Now, thanks to the efforts of a hip architecture. Today, Greenmeadow homes that originally cost up to $17,000 grapples with redevelopment issues group of Eichler aficionados, what for a three bedroom are going for $1.1 million. and tries to strike a balance between used to be viewed merely as post- Palo Alto is Eichler central, boasting the largest collection of the homes in the housing and retail, some fans of war suburban tract homes have Bay Area — 2,700 out of 11,000 that were built. Eichler say the honor lauds the de- been vaulted to historic heights. By being accepted onto the national registry, the two Eichler neighborhoods have veloper’s foresight in planning for Last month, the National Park become the first modern subdivisions of single-family homes to earn the honor in the needs of a community as much Service gave two Palo Alto neigh- California. One mid-century townhouse development and one apartment complex as his choice in architecture. borhoods — Greenmeadow and have also gained the distinction, according to Cynthia Howse of the state’s Office “It’s an enormous honor for the Green Gables — a rare honor by of Historic Preservation. neighborhood, and Joseph Eichler,” naming them to the National Reg- Palo Alto has its share of nationally recognized places — namely 14 buildings said Jinny Henke, owner of a three- ister of Historic Places. and the two districts of Professorville and a stretch of Ramona Street — but all bedroom Eichler in Green Gables. “This is precedent setting,” said are older. “No one had planned suburbia be- Carroll Rankin, a Greenmeadow The late Joseph Eichler was a mid-century developer who desired to bring good fore then.” resident and member of the Eich- architecture to the masses. His homes were designed by the internationally- Recognizing the importance for ler Historic Quest Committee, a renown firms of Anshen and Allen, Jones and Emmons, and Claude Oakland and community space as well as hous- California-based group of volun- Associates. ing, Eichler’s vision for the 243- teers who spent four years seek- Rankin said the Eichler developments marked a new era in the suburban home Greenmeadow neighborhood ing national recognition for the lifestyle. (continued on page 9)
Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 3 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Our Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor Jennifer Aquino, Associate Editor Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors Keith Peters, Sports Editor Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor Town by Don Kazak Don Kazak, Jocelyn Dong, Senior Staff Writers Bill D’Agostino, Alexandria Rocha, Staff Writers Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer Nicholas Wright, Staff Photographer The man with a rake Tomomi Tsuda, Photo Intern Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor young gardener uses a push started working at age 15 in or- & Online Editor chards near a town in Chihuahua, ,/3 !,4/3 6!5,4 3!&% Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections broom to clean leaves and de- Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Benson, Lynn Abris from the front porch of a Mexico, where he grew up. Working Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jim Shelby, house on Castilleja Avenue in Palo peach, pear and apple orchards was $%0/3)4 #/ Jill Slater, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors Alto. He sweeps them down the hard, he said. ! PRIVATE DEPOSITORY Aurora Masum-Javed, Patricia Bass, walkway to the curb, where he picks That’s where he learned to work 7 Ê, Ê£t Chuan-Mei Lee, Loren Temple, Editorial Interns up a rake to guide them into a con- naturally, without machines. 3AFE DEPOSIT BOXES OF ALL SIZES DESIGN tainer. Now, it’s a fad that may catch on. / iÀiÊÃÊ ÊÓ Carol Hubenthal, Design Director 3TRICT AND TOTAL CONlDENTIALITY 6 Ê/t Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director No leaf blower for him, thank Garcia started working for local Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior you. landscape gardener Julia Powers in 3ECURED AND AMPLE PARKING Designers; But this gardener isn’t using a the mid-1990s and branched off on Dana James,Sarah Mac, Scott Peterson, &OR YOUR OWN SAKE WE SHOULD HAVE YOUR BUSINESS Designers broom and rake because of Palo his own about eight years ago. Pow- 6ISIT OUR FACILITIES AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF PRODUCTION Alto’s new ban on gasoline-pow- ers and Garcia still collaborate. She Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager ered leaf blowers. will often design a garden and he $ATA BANK FOR IMPORTANT AND CONlDENTIAL RECORDS Dorothy Hassett, Joan Sloss, Sales & Production Coordinators He works for Pedro Garcia Gar- will do the installation. ADVERTISING dening — and Pedro Garcia has “He has a good work ethic,” Pow- &IRST 3TREET ,OS !LTOS #! Michael Howard, Advertising Manager been ahead of the times in leaf- ers said. “He just does not stop un- Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Assistant blower-sensitive Palo Alto. til everything is done. He helped 4EL WWWLOSALTOSVAULTCOM Jasbir Gill, Colette Jensen, Display Advertising Sales He never liked blowers in the first teach me that.” Allison Hilborn, Display Advertising Intern place. Calling Garcia a gardener doesn’t Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales “I only use a blower on sidewalks cover everything he does, though. Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. and driveways,” Garcia said. Now He’s also a good carpenter and in- Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager Justin Davisson, Ana Gonzalez, he doesn’t even use them for that in stalls irrigation systems, Powers Evie Marquez, Irene Schwartz, Classified Palo Alto. He doesn’t own an elec- said. He fixed one client’s backyard Advertising Sales tric blower. fountain. Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant ONLINE SERVICES “The ban won’t affect me,” he He has about 20 clients in Palo Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online said. Alto, including several in the South- Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster The ban took effect Aug. 1 after a gate neighborhood — where his BUSINESS month’s grace period to issue warn- crew recently was working with Iryna Buynytska, Business Manager Miriam Quehl, Manager of Payroll & Benefits ings to gardeners and homeowners. brooms and rakes on Castilleja Av- Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant It carries fines of $100 for the first enue. Grace Li, Judy Tran, Business Associates and second offenses and $200 be- Jon Stouman, an architect who Tina Karabats, Cathy Stringari, Doris Taylor, ginning with the third offense. The lives in Southgate, became one of Business Associates ADMINISTRATION city has discussed such a ban, off Garcia’s clients after he and his wife Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & and on, since 1972. bought their house in early 2004. Promotions Director; Nikki McDonald, Promotions The city issued 115 warnings to “All we had was gravel,” Stouman & Online Coordinator; Janice Covolo, Receptionist; gardeners and homeowners in July said. “He collaborated with us when Ruben Espinoza, Jorge Vera, Couriers for using gasoline-powered blow- we restored our home. My wife and EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. ers. Pedro and I worked to transform our William S. Johnson, President Garcia is sensitive to noise. But garden. Now he continues to work Robert A. Heinen, Vice President, Operations; Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO; Robert D. the main reason he doesn’t like with my wife in maintaining it.” Thomas, Vice President, Corporate Development; blowers is because he doesn’t think Stouman gently bristles at hearing Franklin Elieh, Vice President, Sales & Marketing; they are good for lawns and gar- Garcia called “his gardener.” Frank A. Bravo, Director, Computer Operations & Webmaster dens. “He’s a great collaborator,” he Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager; “It’s no good for the plants. It said. “He’s very observant and he Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing takes nutrients away from them. does a great job.” Services Chris Planessi, Joel Pratt Computer System And (it’s) no good for us, too” be- Garcia’s work has spread from Associates cause of spewing dirt and debris house to house in Southgate as one The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is published particles into the air, he said. neighbor recommended him to an- every Wednesday and Friday by Embarcadero Publishing “It makes the soil too hard,” he other. That’s how Stouman found Co., 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA 94302, (650) 326-8210. Periodicals postage paid at Palo Alto, CA and additional added. “That’s why I use a rake.” him. mailing offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general Garcia and his crew take longer to One client noted that Garcia circulation for Santa Clara County. The Palo Alto Weekly is work at a client’s house than leaf- spoke little or no English eight years delivered free to homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty and staff blowing crews. And Garcia costs ago and now is fluent. He now has households on the Stanford campus and to portions of more. a crew of five, two new trucks and a Los Altos Hills. If you are not currently receiving the paper, “Six is the most houses we can home in Half Moon Bay. you may request free delivery by calling 326-8210. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Palo Alto do in one day, sometimes only four,” It’s one of those only-in-America Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302. Copyright he said. Gardeners using blowers success stories, the kind many im- ©2003 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights “can do 12 houses in a day, but may migrants don’t experience. reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Printed by SFOP, Redwood City. The Palo Alto spend only 10 or 15 minutes” at Garcia did it quietly and diligent- Weekly is available on the Internet via Palo Alto Online at: each, he said. “That’s not enough ly, with a rake in his hand and stay- http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com time to care for a garden, to take ing until the job was done. ■ Our e-mail addresses are: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. care of plants.” Senior Staff Writer Don Kazak Missed delivery or start/stop your paper? Call 650 Garcia, 34, came to the United can be e-mailed at dkazak 326-8210, or e-mail [email protected]. You may States from Mexico in 1991. He @paweekly.com. also subscribe online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Subscriptions are $40/yr ($25 within our circulation area). SUBSCRIBE! Support your local newspaper by becoming a paid subscriber. $25 per year for residents of INDEX our circulation area: $40 for businesses and residents of other areas. Pulse ...... 11
, Name: Transitions ...... 13 Address: Spectrum ...... 14 City: Movies ...... 24 Zip: Sports ...... 25 Mail to: Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto CA 94302 Classified ...... 28 Page 4 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront PHILANTHROPY Major Additions and Local women nominated for Nobel Whole House Remodels Anne Firth Murray and Lois Abraham recognized for philanthropic achievements "It was terrific, excellent source of information." -Workshop Attendee by Aurora Masum-Javed wo local women have been it was so incredible to do it,” she Saturday, August 27, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm nominated for Nobel Peace said. “For five years I did nothing T Prizes for their efforts to aid but work on the Global Fund for 1954 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043 others throughout the world. Women.” Anne Firth Murray, a consult- After serving nine years as presi- ispel the myths of remodeling and learn the facts and how-to’s of the process ing professor at Stanford, and Lois dent, Murray retired from the fund Abraham, a former Palo Alto attor- and taught, wrote and served on var- in an interactive workshop designed specifically for homeowners. ney, were nominated through an ef- ious nonprofit boards. “The later Whether you are undecided about remodeling or ready to go, the class will cover all the details, fort known as “1000 Women for the years of life are the time to coach D Nobel Peace Prize 2005.” The pro- and tell others that individuals can decisions, and questions homeowners have—including how to live through a remodel. gram is designed to recognize fe- make positive world change,” she male humanitarians worldwide, as said. Topics will include: only 12 women have received the Abraham’s background includes • Pre-planning • Choosing an architect, designer and /or contractor • The design process • Budgeting Nobel since its inception in 1901. stints in the electronic industry, • Materials • Floor plans • Code requirements • Scheduling •Building permits • Inspections and more! “It was humbling in the extreme practicing law and managing her because I have lead a very privi- own arbitration firm. She considers Harrell Remodeling, one of the San Francisco Peninsula's premier leged life, and many of the women 34 Million Friends one of her great- remodeling contractors, will lead this workshop and take you step who have received this nomination est accomplishments. have worked for peace and against After the Bush Administration de- by step through the design and construction process so you can go violence in some truly life threat- clined to fund the UNFPA, which through your major remodel confidently and intelligently. Your home ening situations,” Abraham said. provides access to education, con- is an important part of your life—make it reflect who you are by “They have done incredible things traceptives and basic maternal care and are incredibly courageous.” worldwide, Abraham helped set up giving it your very best! Murray was recognized for estab- an e-mail chain letter asking Amer- At Harrell Remodeling, we never forget it’s your home.® lishing the Global Fund for Women, icans to donate a dollar each and a foundation that provides grants to make up for the $34 million short- For more information or to pre-register for the workshop, women’s human rights organiza- fall. call Kelly Bandlow at (650) 230-2900. Harrell Remodeling tions around the globe. Abraham “We are the only country that has Design + Build was honored for co-founding 34 ever cut funds for political reasons, No credit cards accepted. www.harrell-remodeling.com Million Friends, a group formed to and when we do it gives kind of an Class fee is $20.00 if pre-registered, or $25.00 at the door. protest President George W. Bush’s umbrella for other countries to cut License: B479799 decision not to support the United funding too,” she said. “To me, it is Nations Population Fund, consid- simply a matter of our national in- ered to be the world’s largest source terest to try to alleviate poverty and of international assistance for the the results of poverty around the rights and health of women. world.” To undertake such large projects, Although the White House has both women demonstrated Her- continued to withhold funds each culean wills and a great deal of pas- year from the UNFPA, Abraham sion. and 34 Million Friends have been For Murray, the Global Fund em- able to raise more than $2 million anated from a lifelong interest in for the cause. global issues. She spent several She also recently traveled to years as a program officer at the Nicaragua to observe the UNFPA- William and Flora Hewlett Founda- supported “Casa Materna,” a free tion, which provides funds to non- clinic for women in need of medical profits throughout the world. Frus- care. If not for the clinic, many of trated by the lack of funding for those women would never see a small grassroots women’s organiza- hospital or a doctor, despite having tions, she started the Global Fund in six or seven children. 1987. In East Timor, Abraham was “Anything that works as well as rushed out of a “safe room” as a fa- the Global Fund works doesn’t just ther carrying his small, beaten child start out of your head. It starts out of was hurried in. No older than 5, the your passion and your heart as girl had been raped by her uncle and well,” Murray said. “It was part pro- the family had nowhere else to turn. fessional, but it also came out of a Without the Population Fund, these sense of injustice and unfairness programs would not exist. against women in general.” “I wish that every single Ameri- Since its inception, the Global can could see the things that I’ve Fund has granted more than $42 seen, and I haven’t seen that much,” million to nearly 2,800 women’s Abraham said. “When you go to the groups in 162 countries. Last year, places and meet the women, you re- the group distributed more than $7.3 alize that such a small amount of million in grants. money can go so far in saving lives “Creating the Global Fund from and helping people who deserve scratch was the job of a fanatic, and help.” ■
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Page 6 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront German • French • Italian • Japanese • Mandarin • Portuguese Japanese • Mandarin Portuguese Russian Spanish Language • Qualified, Native Instructors Studies • Small Group Classes • Private Instruction Anytime Institute • Emphasis on Conversation • Professional Atmosphere • Cultural Tips • Convenient Location Fall Quarter October 3-December 16 Summer Program for Children & Teenagers Open House: Sat., September 24, 1-4pm 650-321-1867 • www.languagego.com Italian • Russian Spanish Arabic English• French 350 Cambridge Ave. Ste., 100, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Norbert von der GroebenNorbert ACUPUNCTURE • CHINESE H ERBOLOGY Have you always wanted to be a doctor? Carroll Rankin (above and below), a member of the Eichler Historic Quest Committee, enjoys the view through walls of glass in his Greenmeadow Eichler. In four years you could be practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine Eichlers ■ Now Accepting Enrollment (continued from page 3) ■ Fully Accredited with NEW! Evening Federal Financial Aid in south Palo Alto included its own Program! community center, complete with a park and swimming pool. Five BraNches Institute The 63-house Green Gables neighborhood in north Palo Alto College & Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine was forerunner to the adjacent 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 5PW, San Jose ■ (408) 260-8868 Edgewood development, which not [email protected] ■ www.fivebranches.edu for directions only added more homes along Eichler’s trademark curving roads but also served the needs of resi- dents through the Edgewood Shop- ping Center. The Edgewood mall also housed Joseph Eichler’s headquarters and stands today as his only commer- cial shopping center. Regardless of the historic status, Eichler residents seem pleased simply to own their homes. Henke and her family added a family room onto their house a number of years ago, rather than moving to a larger, non-Eichler home. Rankin enjoys looking out his floor-to-ceiling glass windows onto his backyard and seeing the egret that visited his fish pond this summer. Did Rankin know that he and his von der GroebenNorbert wife were moving into a piece of history, when they bought their Eichler 40 years ago? “I sort of did,” the retired archi- tect said. “We knew what we were doing.” On Saturday, Rankin and six oth- er members of the Historic Quest committee gathered to celebrate That should allay the fears of Eichlers in Palo Alto might be pre- their achievement. residents who want to remodel or served next, some people would Getting the honor involved plen- even demolish their houses. How- love to see the Edgewood Shop- ty of tedious documentation, a ever, homeowners who maintain ping Center restored. process that turned out to have a the historic character of their resi- “Edgewood is an important his- history all its own. Rankin is hap- dences may receive some tax ben- torical and cultural asset for our py, but a bit tired. efits, in addition to being exempt city. Given its location on Embar- “When the final word came, the from flood regulations, according cadero near 101, Edgewood Plaza only reaction was not ‘Hooray,’ it to Dennis Backlund, the city’s his- is an important gateway to Palo was ‘At last,’” he said. toric planner. Alto, a city which has a wonderful So what exactly does the nation- Adriene Biondo, a member of modernist legacy,” said local resi- al distinction mean? the Historic Quest committee and dent Angie Volterra. “I believe that Historic Quest committee mem- head of the Los Angeles Conser- a preserved and restored Edge- bers are quick to say the honor is vancy’s modern committee, said wood Plaza would be a fitting gate- about prestige — nothing more. It she was hopeful the new designa- way to this city and showcase Palo carries no limitations on home- tion would prompt Bay Area cities Alto’s modernist heritage.” ■ owners, a sore subject in Palo Alto to consider preserving their more Senior Staff Writer Jocelyn since a historic-preservation battle modern architectural resources. Dong can be reached at jdong was waged five years ago. As eyes turn to which other @paweekly.com. Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 7 Upfront News Digest Paly teacher drops out of council race After speaking with school officials, a first-year Palo Alto High School teacher dropped his plans to use two 10th-grade government classes as a campaign committee for his bid for the Palo Alto City Council. MARCH OF THE PENGUINS (G) Early last week, teacher David Rapaport said the point of the re- Wed. & Thu. (1:40-3:50-5:45) 8-10:15 quired classroom exercise was not to get elected but to teach his stu- dents about local politics. But on Thursday, Paly Principal Scott Laurence told him the students couldn’t be used for Rapaport’s Amie Huguenard personal gain, even theoretically. Rapaport agreed to drop out. GRIZZLY MAN (R) “I didn’t want the main idea to get lost in the election itself,” he said. Wed. & Thu. (2:20-4:55) 7:30-10:05 Rapaport said he still plans to simulate the experience in his classes and students will debate local issues and decide their posi- Times Valid For Wednesday, 8/17 thru Thursday,8/18 Only © 2005 tions on them. Rapaport submitted his paperwork to run before speaking with 20th Annual school officials. On Friday, he admitted it probably would have been better to consult with school officials beforehand. His name will not appear on the ballot because the filing dead- line had not yet passed.■ — Bill D’Agostino Palo Alto students push forward on state tests Students in Palo Alto’s public schools made small gains on their state standardized test scores last year, with 79.7 percent of second- For information and through 11th-graders proficient or advanced in English language entry form: arts and 81.5 percent of second- through seventh-graders profi- cient or advanced in math. Those figures are up about 2 and 3 per- PaloAltoOnline.com cent, respectively, from the 2003-2004 school year. Deadline to enter: “We’re on the top end of that test. Our curriculum is a lot broad- er and deeper than anything a multiple choice test is going to cov- September 30th er,” said Bill Garrison, the district’s director of testing and assess- ment. “It does help us sort out the students who may be having problems. But we’re not under the gun in terms of accountability.” The state Department of Education on Monday released scores from the 2004-’05 academic year’s California Standardized Testing and Reporting system, known as STAR, and the California High School Exit Exam, called the CAHSEE. Students’ scores on the CAHSEE also remained similar to the pri- or year, with about 95 percent of sophomores and juniors passing both the English language arts and math portions of the test. The Do you experience hearing upcoming school year’s seniors are the first graduating class that have to pass the CAHSEE to graduate. Students who did not pass the test last year will have three more chances to take it this year. difficulties in certain situations? Palo Alto Unified School District’s STAR scores are well above When you’re in a loud restaurant, When talking on your cell phone, the state average. In California, about 40 percent of students are pro- ✓✓ficient or advanced in English language arts, while 38 percent of is it difficult to hear what someone do you have trouble hearing students scored proficient or advanced in math. is saying? clearly in noisy places? On the CAHSEE, about 88 percent of students in the class of 2006 have passed one of the two test portions statewide. A complete re- At 50, you might hear differently than at port for how many students have passed both sections will be re- leased next month. ■ 40. 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Cabana 2 updated penthouse condominium. sinks/2 gas burners/ Fridge/ Heater/ Approx 1,399 square feet, living room MENLO PARK — Immaculate 3Bd/2Ba Ground Floor Unit Condo Fireplace/ Tile counters. Home has spa- w/two professionally landscaped fenced prvt patios featuring 3 natural with fireplace, balconies, close to shops fountains! Updated kit w/granite cntr tops, mahogany cabinets, hrdwd cious kitchen SP Dining Walls of win- flrs, breakfast bar & rack lighting. MS w/walk in closet & sliding glss drs to prvt patio. Inside lndry area. Central heating & air. Lovely pool area, dows. Rustic Family Room 3 Fireplaces 2 and restaurants, Palo Alto schools, and sauna & community rms. Close to shopping, restaurants, bank & other services. Masters. Lovely Patios & Gardens. complex amenities to include: spa, sauna VIVIAN VELLA & JOE WINN $729,000 FRANK CONRAD II $2,495,000 and exercise room. ■ MENLO PARK ■ LEON LEONG $545,000 Charming West Menlo Bungalow shows pride of ownership. 2 bedrooms, one ■ REDWOOD CITY ■ bath, 2 car garage Green House and Up and Coming Neighborhood. Don’t Private Patio all located in central/ allied buy a condo-Buy a HOME! Well priced 2 REDWOOD SHORES — New on the market! Sunny Townhome w/ arts area within walking distance to view of waterways. 3BD/2 .5 BA includes a MS w/2 closets & high angled bedroom and 1 bathroom house. ceiling, built-in custom closets in all bdrms. LR features FP, high ceilings downtown Menlo Park. & plantation shutters all around w/sunny deck. Kit offers newer appli- ances, breakfast area & FR combo.Other amenities include attached 2 GARY MCKAE $950,000 EZIO ARCINIEGA $510,000 car garage w/spacious separate lndry area w/extra storage cabinetry, HOA pool, newer carpets & hardwood floors. WENDE SCHOOF $765,000 Second floor end unit condo in Menlo ■ REDWOOD SHORES ■ Commons. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with Must See! Great floor plan, great ST! views of the mountains. Complex fea- tures include, elevator, pool and recre- Dazzling and spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 ation room. Must be 55 or older. bath with soaring ceilings, Hardwood KEN REEVES $495,000 floors, stunning custom paint. Expansive kitchen opens to large family room with WOODSIDE — This architectural gem is designed for the ulti- Bright contemporary style home with mate living experience. The 5BD/3.5BA estate has vaulted ceil- fire place and media center. Awesome ings & light filled rms that capture the breathtaking panoramic many upgrades. Gardener’s delight with views from every vantage point of the over 4 1/2 acres(apprx). Fruit Trees, Vegetables, Tropical "PLAY ROOM" with built-ins. Lovely gar- Experience the convenience of the two cook kitchen equipped w/a large center island that opens into the FR/bar. Grounds Gardens and Pond! include rolling lawns, black bottom pool, & possible vineyard site. dens. DAVENA GENTRY $725,000 KRISTIN CASHIN/MICHELLE ENGLERT $4,649,000 NANCY FIELD $965,000 ■ PALO ALTO ■ ■ WOODSIDE ■ Stately Tudor home lining prestigious University Avenue. Built in 1925 and lov- A special retreat into the serene garden ingly maintained, the 5 bedrooms, 3.5 setting. Walls of glass provide vistas to bath home is a treasure trove of period outdoor living and private pool setting. 3 details. French doors open to a brick WOODSIDE — A real gem in Woodside Glens. 2BR /2BA + a Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, separate – live in large LR & separate DR make this home very comfortable. The patwio and lushly landscaped grounds of kit was updated & has a cute breakfast area & a lot of counter quarters plus den. Los Lomitas Schools. space. New windows allow lots of bright light into the home. A over half an acre. Top-rated Palo Alto fabulous deck wraps around the entire home & makes for great indoor/outdoor living. The property is over 1/4 acre & is schools. Approx 1.3 AC. adorned w/a small creek. Woodside Schools. DANA CAPPIELLO $995,000 GINNA LAZAR $2,495,000 ALICE BRANDT $2,950,000 1377 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 614-3500 • 2989 Woodside Road, Woodside (650) 529-1000 496 First Street, Suite 100, Los Altos (650) 948-8050 • 300 El Camino Real, San Carlos (650) 598-4900 430 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo (650) 343-3700 • 1412 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame (650) 340-9688 400 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 853-7100 Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 9 Upfront Plan For Your Future Subsidized more than 100 valid signatures, the (continued from page 3) city returns a $25 filing fee. R.C. Peck, the founder of Fearless Wealth, will be speaking The City of Santa Clara pays half The lack of a price tag for a coun- the cost of printing the ballot state- Free Seminarabout what it means to have an independent source for a cil seat is likely why some candi- ments but only if the candidate financial education and what that education will mean for dates like Frost run during each agrees to abide by the city’s cam- you and your future. campaign. 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Palo Alto Other/misc...... 1 Theft related Vehicle related 300 block Bryant Court, 8/8, 9:41 a.m.; August 4-10 Outside assistance ...... 2 Commercial burglaries ...... 1 Auto theft ...... 9 battery. Violence related Psychiatric hold ...... 1 Fraud ...... 1 Hit and run ...... 3 Unlisted location, 8/10, 9:56 a.m.; Armed robbery ...... 1 Suspicious circumstances ...... 1 Residential burglaries ...... 3 Parking violation ...... 1 domestic violence. Battery ...... 3 Trespassing ...... 2 Vehicle related Suspicious vehicle ...... 4 600 block Arastradero Road, 8/10, Child abuse ...... 1 Vandalism ...... 14 Traffic stop ...... 4 4:13 p.m.; battery. Bicycle stop ...... 5 Vehicle tow ...... 12 Domestic violence ...... 3 Warrant arrest ...... 9 Menlo Park Hit and run ...... 2 Vehicle accident/major injury ...... 3 Family violence ...... 1 Warrant/other agency ...... 3 Parking/driving violation ...... 15 800 block Hamilton Avenue, 8/8, Strong-arm robbery ...... 1 Vehicle accident/no details ...... 1 Suspicious vehicle ...... 4 Alcohol or drug related 11:33 a.m.; spousal abuse. Theft related Menlo Park Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 1 Drug related ...... 4 Commercial burglaries ...... 3 August 4-10 East Palo Alto Violence related Vehicle accident/property damage . . .6 Drunk in public ...... 1 Unlisted block Hamiliton Avenue, 8/5, Forgery ...... 2 Vehicle code violation ...... 1 Drunken driving ...... 1 Grand theft ...... 8 Spousal abuse ...... 1 1:56 a.m.; shooting into vehicle or dwelling. Theft related Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Unlisted block Alberni Street, 8/5, Identity theft ...... 1 911 hang-up ...... 2 Disturbance ...... 5 Petty theft ...... 8 Commercial burglaries ...... 1 3:09 a.m.; shooting. Fraud ...... 3 Animal call ...... 6 Found property ...... 1 1900 block Pulgas Avenue, 8/6, Residential burglaries ...... 2 Info. case ...... 7 Grand theft ...... 2 Citizen assist ...... 4 5:25 p.m.; battery. Shoplifting ...... 2 Lost property ...... 1 Petty theft ...... 5 Construction complaint ...... 1 1000 block Alberni Street, 8/6, Vehicle related Disturbance ...... 7 Man with gun ...... 2 Abandoned auto ...... 1 Vehicle related Missing person ...... 4 6:42 p.m.; shooting into vehicle or Abandoned auto ...... 1 Follow up ...... 2 dwelling. Abandoned bicycle ...... 1 Found property ...... 1 Obscene/harassing phone calls . . . . .3 Auto recovery ...... 1 Other/misc...... 5 200 block Azalia Drive, 8/7, 1:13 a.m.; Auto recovery ...... 1 Hazard ...... 2 Driving without license ...... 14 Restraining order violation ...... 2 domestic violence. Auto theft ...... 3 Juvenile problem ...... 2 Attempted auto theft ...... 1 Hit and run ...... 3 Subject pursuit ...... 1 2300 block Ralmar Avenue, 8/8, Theft from auto ...... 2 Medical aid ...... 7 Subject stop ...... 6 9:03 p.m.; shooting into vehicle or Driving w/suspended license ...... 2 Missing person ...... 1 Hit and run ...... 4 Vehicle accident/property damage . . .1 Suspicious person ...... 1 dwelling. Outside assistance ...... 8 Threats ...... 1 Misc. traffic ...... 5 Vehicle tow ...... 8 1200 block Cypress Avenue, 8/9, Psychiatric hold ...... 1 Vandalism ...... 6 Theft from auto ...... 8 Alcohol or drug related 2:16 a.m.; shooting into vehicle or dwelling. Suspicious circumstances ...... 4 Warrant arrest ...... 11 Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 4 Drug activity ...... 1 2100 block Poplar Avenue, 8/9, Drunk in public ...... 2 Town ordinance violation ...... 9 1:32 p.m.; robbery. Vehicle accident/property damage . . .6 Watermain break ...... 2 Vehicle impound ...... 8 Drunken driving ...... 7 VIOLENT CRIMES First block Buchanan Court, 8/9, Miscellaneous Welfare check ...... 5 8:20 p.m.; domestic violence. Vehicle stored ...... 2 East Palo Alto Palo Alto Concealed weapon ...... 1 100 block El Camino Real, 8/5, Unlisted block Bayshore Road, 8/10, Vehicle tampering ...... 1 August 5-11 Alcohol or drug related Coroner’s case ...... 1 8:43 p.m.; strong-arm robbery. 6 p.m.; battery. Found property ...... 3 Violence related Unlisted block E. Bayshore Road, 8/10, Drinking in public ...... 2 Battery ...... 4 200 block University Avenue, 8/6, Drunk in public ...... 2 Info. case ...... 2 10:25 a.m.; battery. 6:27 p.m.; shooting into vehicle or Outside assistance ...... 2 Domestic violence ...... 3 dwelling. Drunken driving ...... 4 Robbery ...... 1 Unlisted location, 8/6, 2:38 p.m.; family vi- Property for destruction ...... 1 Unlisted block Newell Court, 8/10, Furnishing liquor to minors ...... 1 Shooting ...... 1 olence. Possession of drugs ...... 2 Psychiatric hold ...... 1 Shooting into vehicle or dwelling . . . . .6 100 block El Camino Real, 8/6, 7:35 p.m.; battery. Miscellaneous Suspicious circumstances ...... 1 Theft related 5:17 p.m.; armed robbery. 1900 block Pulgas Avenue, 8/10, Animal call ...... 1 Threats ...... 2 Commercial burglaries ...... 2 Unlisted location, 8/7, 1:15 p.m.; domes- 8:21 p.m.; shooting into vehicle or Disturbing the peace ...... 4 Vandalism ...... 2 Forgery ...... 2 tic violence. dwelling. Found property ...... 4 Warrant arrest ...... 1 Grand theft ...... 3 Unlisted location, 8/7, 8:45 p.m.; child 400 block E. O’Keefe Street, 8/10, Lost property ...... 3 Welfare check ...... 1 Petty theft ...... 1 abuse. 8:21 p.m.; battery. 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Jim, Age 58 Births, marriages and deaths COMMUNITY BOOTCAMP “The Toughest Workout You’ll Ever Love” as vice president of sales until her three sisters, Hermosa, Louise, Next session starts on August 22nd 1992 and worked as an active con- and Elvira. Deaths sultant for Dole until 1996. After Services have been held. [email protected] that time he became a partner in Joseph Rafferty an import/export company. Anna Rose Taylor 800.926.6552 Joseph F. Rafferty, 82, of Menlo Known as an avid golfer, he Anna Rose Taylor, 95, known of- Park, died July 29 at Lytton Gar- served as president and board ten as “Rosie,” died July 31 in Palo Alto. dens Skilled Nursing Center in member to the Northern Califor- Born and raised in San Francis- www.timeoutservices.com Palo Alto. nia Golf Association in 1995. He co, she was a graduate of Girls’ He is remembered as a man who also served as president to the High School and U.C. Berkeley. See web site for special offers loved God, his Catholic faith, his Sales and Marketing Executives She wed Samuel Taylor in a mar- family, and his country. Friends Association of the Bay Area for riage that lasted 61 years. In 1948, knew him as “Big Joe,” and he many years and was an active they moved to Palo Alto where treasured and sustained these member on the board of the Gro- they raised their three daughters friendships all his life through his cery Manufactures Association of and were active members of the Body Kneads generous and humorous spirit. San Francisco. Despite his com- Palo Alto community. Spa & Salon for Men & Women Others remember him by the way munity involvement, he never She is survived by her daughter, he entertained and dined with fam- missed his grandsons’ little league Betty Meltzer of Palo Alto; her ily and friends. He and his wife games and always found time to daughter, Peggy Gunton of Beth- were well known for their incredi- support the Boy Scouts of America. lehem, Penn.; her daughter Jane ble parties and warm hospitality. He is survived by his sisters, McCoy of Ocean Ridge, Fla.; and He attended Fordham University Jane Sjostrom Wyman of Sterling, eight grandchildren and eight and Hamilton College, but his ed- Va., and Nancy Sjostrom Williams great-grandchildren. ucation was interrupted by World of Richmond, Va.; children, Doug In lieu of flowers, donations can War II, when he proudly served in Sjostrom of San Carlos, Calif., and be made in her memory to Chan- the Naval Air Force. After the war, Lesli Sjostrom of San Francisco, ning House New Health Center, he entered the field of men’s ap- Calif.; son-in-law, Jean Hagan; two 850 Webster St., Palo Alto, CA parel, where he held prominent po- grandsons and many nephews, 94301; or the Palo Alto Communi- sitions with Kaiser Roth and Coop- nieces and grand-nieces. ty Fund, PO Box 50634, Palo Alto, er’s Inc. (Jockey International). In Memorial services have been CA 94303. 1961, he came to San Francisco held. In lieu of flowers, memorial with Phillips Van Heusen Corpo- donations may be made to the Thomas Vitto ration. He retired in 1988 as the Peninsula Humane Society or the Thomas Anthony Vitto, 26, died senior vice president of Manhat- Boy Scouts of America. unexpectedly Aug. 3. tan Industries. He was born Oct. 17, 1978, in AugustAugust Specials-Specials- He is survived by his wife, Janet; Vivina Songcayawon San Diego, Calif., and lived in his son, Andrew of Dublin, Calif.; Vivina Alar Bravo Songcaya- Boston and Philadelphia before • Manicure and Spa Pedicure $20 reg $37 his daughter, Ann Tootill of Mer- won, 66, a resident of East Palo moving to Palo Alto. In 1997 he cer Island, Wash.; his daughter, Alto for more than 30 years, died graduated from Palo Alto High • Body Kneads Signature Facial w/Eyebrow wax $60 reg. $74 Christina Sciammas of Cupertino; July 26 of diabetes. School and later attended Foothill • Unlimited Tanning Bed $30 month reg $36 his daughter, Mary Haroun of Mor- She is remembered for her fight- College, Gavilan College and the ris Plains, N.J.; his sister, Evelyn ing spirit and pointed wit, even in College of San Mateo. Rafferty of Mountain View; and the face of her disease and growing With distinctive culinary ambi- 810 San Antonio Rd., Palo Alto 650.852.0546 six grandchildren and 13 godchil- blindness. tions, he worked in the restaurant Open 7 days a week, 10am-10pm dren. www.bodykneads-dayspa.com She was born in 1939 in Bar- business and flirted with the idea Must present coupon. Expires 8/31/05 Donations may be made in his baza, Antique in the Philippines, of going to culinary school. In his memory to St. Peter’s Prep, 144 where she graduated from the An- spare time, he played video games, Grand St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. tique Tario Lim Memorial High worked with computers and en- School. Next, she pursued a bach- joyed films and Mexican culture. David Sjostrom elor’s degree in elementary educa- He lived in Zacatecas, Mexico, David Gordon Sjostrom, 73, a tion at the University of San while participating in an educa- Tired of losing your dream longtime resident of Menlo Park, Agustin in Iloilo City, Philippines. tional/cultural program sponsored died July 20. Immigrating halfway across the by Gavilan College. Before his house because your bid was He was born in Lawrence, globe, she landed in Stockton, death, he was looking forward to a Mass., in 1932, but was raised in Calif. in 1963 where she split her trip along the Mexican Riviera. Winchester, Va. He graduated from time between the San Joaquin Val- His friends and family will miss the Lawrenceville School, N.J., ley and the growing jobs in the Bay his sense of humor, his easy-going and was a 1955 ROTC graduate of Area where she worked in many nature, his generosity and willing- TOO LATE Colgate University in Hamiliton, floral nurseries. With the growth ness to help others. N.Y. of Silicon Valley, she also worked Memorial services have been He served as the second lieu- in electronics for such companies held. In lieu of flowers, memorial tenant and captain in the U.S. Air as Fairchild. donations may be sent to Interfaith Force where he worked as a man- In 1972, she moved to East Palo Hospitality Network, a rotating or TOO LOW? agement analysis officer until Alto where she spent the rest of homeless shelter, in care of the Con- 1958. Later that year, he began his her life. She cared for her late gressional Church of San Mateo. Let us help you eliminate successful business career with mother, father and sister, as well your competition! Procter & Gamble Company. as her son, Maxwell. She also of- By 1960 he had joined Lehn & ten cared for her six nieces and Fink as a grocery product sales nephews. manager until 1964, when he took As well as caring for family and a job as a district manager with the friends, she maintained a beauti- Dole Processed Pineapple Compa- ful garden of honeysuckle, fuschia, Peninsula Bidding Service ny. He rose up the ladder, earning geraniums, mustard greens and promotions in regional sales and chayote squash. Her kitchen was The Wheelin’ and Dealin’ Power Brokers national sales. full of warmth, and her sons, P.O. Box 0002 Finally in 1972 he was promoted nieces, and nephews would squab- to vice president of sales, a posi- ble over her Rice Krispies treats Palo Alto, CA 94300 tion he held until 1992. In 1974 he and homemade bibingka. For information graduated from the University of She is survived by her son, www.penbidpower.com Virginia’s Darden Graduate School Maxwell; her three brothers, and entry form: executive program. He continued Aquilino, Hugo, and Feliciano; and PaloAltoOnline.com Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 13 Editorial Real vs. flashy City Council issues A baker’s dozen field of candidates will raise many issues — but sustaining city revenues and the SpectrumEditorials, letters and opinions environment needs to be high on any list y 5 p.m. today Palo Alto voters will know precisely who’s in or The ashes of dignity by seniors who also voted yes on been kept the same or raised out of the City Council and school board races leading up to the Editor, Measure A, and the $5 million maybe $50 I wouldn’t have mind- B Nov. 8 election. Hello to the team that will be set- “windfall” in property taxes. ed, but almost doubling was not Five openings — a majority of the nine seats — exist on the City ting up the DayOne shop in Palo I’ve been a homeowner in Palo for me. Council, with three incumbents (Mayor Jim Burch, Hillary Alto. Alto since 1986. My husband Seniors being able to opt out yet Freeman and Vic Ojakian) not running and only two incumbents I genuinely hope that the move passed away six years ago and my vote yes was not totally unfair. I (Yoriko Kishimoto and Jack Morton) vying for reelection. to the Cookbook Restaurant site 19-year-old daughter and I are try- think if they were going to opt out It seems residents will be looking at the likely 12 or 13 does not haunt you with relentless ing to hang on here because we they should not have been allowed candidates to either affirm existing directions or change course. problems associated with the care- love this area, our neighborhood, to vote. There will be much talk of “leadership” — an elusive concept that lessness with which the Town & our friends, and the special educa- I keep paying tax increases yet often determines a project’s success or failure. Country ownership/management tion that my daughter has gotten my income is not enough to offset Some have suggested the large field of candidates indicates provided you your new location. over the years has been exception- these amounts. Guess it’s time to significant dissatisfaction or anger with how things are being run in Your location housed a rather or- al. think about moving. Then the city the city. dinary restaurant for many years Due to the tech-bubble burst, can double or perhaps triple the But it’s hardly a record, and it’s not surprising in light of the — a restaurant that had closed in 9/11 and outsourcing, my freelance taxes they are currently getting three open seats. In the bitter 1967 all-council or “recall” election, the early 1980s, at which time graphic work fell to practically from my property taxes. James Kim resurrected it from the zero, so I had to get a “real” job I say let’s have a new vote and 21 candidates went after the 11 seats open — in which four of six fires of bankruptcy. Over time, Mr. with benefits. The job is okay but bring the increase way down and if slow-growth “residentialists” were bounced from the council to be Kim and his loyal crew served the the company cut raises, contribu- you are going to opt out you don’t replaced by five generally moderate “establishment” candidates. community with consistency and tions to pensions plans and we had get to vote. That turnout was matched only by the 21 candidates who ran in dignity. to take days off without pay. Anne Thurston 1909, the year voters approved the City Charter and elected an Last Sunday while having my I did not vote for Measure A be- Santa Catalina Street entirely new 15-member council. There were 18 candidates in the last breakfast at the Cookbook, one cause I thought the increase was Palo Alto field in 1973 and 1977, according to numbers compiled by former customer stood up and asked all too high. It wasn’t that I didn’t mayor and unofficial council historian Gary Fazzino. patrons to rise and give James and want to contribute money to the No auto zone So a dozen or so candidates is not unusual, and does not in itself his crew a well-deserved standing school budgets. I have been used to Editor, indicate a higher-than-usual dissatisfaction with directions or city ovation. Instantly, everyone stood paying $263 for the past years. I Should the city build an auto row leadership. And despite harsh and consistent attacks from some and the roar of the applause was was relieved when it did not pass. on the Baylands? Absolutely not. critics, polls show a consistently high citizen satisfaction with how explosive. James stood with quiet I was dismayed when it was put up The effects of that would be like things are being run. humility before his admiring audi- for a revote. “eine Faust aufs Auge,” translated Yet coasting on the laurels of positive poll results is dangerous. ence. What is this? You don’t like the literally from German: “a fist in Public attitudes can be volatile, and will shift depending on news On so many Sundays my friend way the vote came out so you are the eye.” from City Hall — especially if there start to be significant cutbacks Morris and I would break bread at going to call a new vote? Could I can’t believe that our City in valued city services. the Cookbook and discuss current the Democrats have called for a Council could even consider this As outlined in a campaign preview story (Weekly, July 20), a events. We would wax poetic on revote because Kerry didn’t win? A — where and in which time warp the lack of civility in the 21st cen- vote is a vote. If the amount had core issue in this campaign is likely to be “the budget,” the $120.7- (continued on page 24) million annual city-spending document that translates directly into tury, the growing separation be- tween the haves and the have nots staffing, which in turn defines services available to residents. and how the fabric of our commu- Yet a thick, complex document is virtually impossible to fashion nity is altered by capricious land- YOUR TURN into a winning campaign issue — so watch for “lightning rod” lords. issues, with the budget as a backdrop. Little did we realize that our The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on issues of local One such emerging issue is whether an “auto row” should be friend James was going to experi- interest. built along Bayshore Freeway between Embarcadero and San ence the reality of our musings. Antonio roads. A study of replacing the city’s Municipal Services I wonder how the other business What do you think? Should parents more actively take steps to Center on East Bayshore Frontage Road with a couple of auto owners in the Town & Country Vil- prevent their teenagers from drinking — how? dealerships was narrowly approved by the council this month. But, lage, those who work long and surprise, both candidates for reelection — Morton and Kishimoto, hard to pay mortgages, school chil- plus two other council members — voiced strong opposition dren and add community to the Letters: Address to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, because of visual impact on nearby baylands park areas. Town and Country Village feel or hand-deliver to 703 High St., (at Forest Avenue), Palo Alto. No matter that a council-appointed Retail Action Committee — when someone with the earnest- Fax: (650) 326-3928 with representatives of slow-growth neighborhood organizations ness of James can be conveniently E-mail: [email protected] and business interests — has concurred that without some type of expunged from his own communi- auto row development along Bayshore the city will likely lose ty? major auto dealerships and eventually $2 million to $3 million In the event that the Cookbook No anonymous letters or “open letters” to other organizations or individuals will annually in sales-tax revenues. gets a new lease, I wish you suc- be printed. Please provide your name, street address and daytime telephone cess in locating a suitable location number. Please keep length to 250 words or less. We reserve the right to edit con- Translate those revenues into city services, and imagine a few tributions for length and style and for factual errors known to us. years from now the public reaction to cut after cut into those either in the Town and Country Village or another suitable site. If services. This will be a political issue of the first magnitude, but you actually do move in to the will relate to decisions made now, or in the near future. Cookbook site, I hope the anger The fact that the double-edged auto-row-vs.-revenues issue has that some of the community feel run into the council campaign probably means the city will be toward the shopping center own- unable to garner the staff or council-level support and collective ers does not ruin your efforts to ability to put an auto row together in the real world. build a successful business atop the In other words, the auto row idea ran squarely into the decades- ashes of the very successful busi- old baylands-preservation sentiment in town at the worst possible ness that preceded you. time — and now looks to us more like a dead duck than something And lastly, I hope you never pay that can fly. Landowners approached by the city in other areas your rent late — James never did. along Bayshore show little enthusiasm for an auto row on their Steven Rasmussen, properties, largely due to lower rents dealers can pay. The Milk Pail Market Yet how is it that Mountain View can gather the community will, California Street or nerve, to actually buy an auto-dealership site along Bayshore in Mountain View a less sensitive, already developed area, while Palo Alto can’t? Isn’t the ability to define priorities and hammer out solutions the Measure A remorse real issue facing Palo Alto voters this year? Editor, I’ve been stewing ever since I read the letters about “opting out” Page 14 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Board of Contributors Proposition 13 column stirs up broad range of comments, mixed emotions by Nancy McGaraghan Proposition 13, especially in basic-aid districts arlier this summer, such as Palo Alto’s. As with other public serv- I wrote that Propo- Over and over, readers expressed discomfort over enjoying ices, some disagree that more money is the E sition 13 creates an solution. arbitrary disparity be- a privilege that wasn’t available to everyone. That’s not to Over and over, readers expressed discomfort tween taxpayers, and say this concern was unanimous. A couple of crotchety old over enjoying a privilege that wasn’t available therefore was not to everyone. That’s not to say this concern was healthy for our commu- guys let me know I was completely off of my rocker. For unanimous. A couple of crotchety old guys let nity. In that column them, Proposition 13 is no less than a hard-earned and me know I was completely off of my rocker. (Weekly, July 20), I ar- For them, Proposition 13 is no less than a hard- gued that the disparity hard-won, never-to-be-questioned right — for some. earned and hard-won, never-to-be-questioned hit young families more right — for some. than any other segment Yet despite certain justified fears and com- of the population. peting interests, I found that most people had Since then, I have re- many seniors went like this: If people can af- dinary cost of home ownership in an economy a genuine desire to do the right thing. ceived numerous e-mail responses, and have ford the high prices let them pay the high that escalated before they arrived. My friend Emil, who will be 90 years old in had even more conversations on this topic. taxes. That leaves those of us in the middle who October, is a perfect example. This world Many responses came from retired seniors or Without a doubt, retired seniors are edgy. just happened to be in the right place at the needs more people like Emil and his wife, Baby Boomers who are enjoying the benefits Not only are some afraid that a change in the right time. We bought our homes on the Penin- Elsie. They are happy living in the home they of Proposition 13. Some were from newer system could force them out of their homes, sula when mortgage payments resembled to- bought in 1959. They live simply. A few days homeowners; others from folks who wished but many were adamant: “We paid our dues! day’s grocery bills. We continued to earn a ago, Emil handed me an envelope. He had they were. Let the young people pay theirs.” This is not living in the boom environment, and, God will- typed up his rebuttal to my points, along with Considering all that I have heard and read, I hard to understand from seniors who inher- ing, we will live here for many more years a statement on the unfairness of the present am beginning to feel a bit foolish. But not en- ited the inflation of the Silicon Valley boom without financial strain. property tax system and his proposal for tirely. years but whose careers and retirement pack- So the three different economic realities re- amending Proposition 13. Believe it or not, the majority of people I ages peaked in a very different economy. sult in three different vantage points on taxes That kind of spirit is the glue of a commu- heard from agreed that the present system is in- The disparity we are living with is much and government services. nity. Emil is not alone. equitable. However, they disagreed that the deeper than Proposition 13. If we divide home- This brings us back to readers’ comments on Many readers want what would “be good law needs amending because of its adverse ef- owners (and those who would like to own my Proposition 13 column. for the community as a whole in the long run.” fects on young people. homes) into three groups: (1) those whose Most observations were largely pre- One woman wrote: “I don’t want to pay more Readers wrote: “Young people? Look earning years precede the dot.com boom; (2) dictable. Seniors cite government waste as a taxes, but I really think it could be equalized.” around. There are lots of young families in those who rode on the crest of the wave; and reason to keep taxes low. “Give more mon- She speaks for many of us. Palo Alto.” (3) those who came after the crash, we get a ey, they will keep spending it.” Younger tax- Maybe readers’ thoughtful suggestions are a They’re right. We have not closed a school glimpse of three very different attitudes to- payers bemoan the decline in services, and good place to focus the energy around this is- in Palo Alto since the 1980s, and we have ward Proposition 13. claim that Proposition 13 “has created a gen- sue. Here is a brief summary of what readers added portable classrooms on some campuses. There are many exceptions, but in general, eration that believes it is entitled to low tax- wrote: Nursery school rosters are full. Proposition 13 seniors need Proposition 13’s protection es because there is always significant waste 1) Maintain property taxes, but defer col- has not closed Palo Alto’s doors to the next against inflation in order to help preserve the in government.” lecting taxes from fixed-income seniors until generation. Neither has the steep cost of buy- standard of living for which they worked years Readers I heard from were unanimously the property is transferred. Treat real estate ing a home. ago. Conversely, young people generally (with concerned over the drop-off in the performance taxes like gift and capital gains taxes. As far as I can tell, the crux of matter for exceptions) could use relief from the extraor- of California schools since the passage of (continued on next page) Streetwise What issues would you like to see addressed in the upcoming City Council election? Question and interviews by Patricia Bass. Photographs by Rina Ota. Asked on University Avenue. Stanley Ings Carlos Hernandez Laurence Klein Greg Dabb Sue Simmons Retired Mail manager Student Chiropractor Homeless Greer Road and East O’Keefe Street San Mateo Robin Way, Menlo Park Ruthven Avenue, Palo alto Outside Long’s on University Avenue “People using cell phones in their cars. “Better and more jobs. We need to “Street cleaning and gangs of bandits.” “The homeless and loiterers - we should “The homeless is the largest problem, One woman almost hit me on University raise the minimum wage to match the run them out of town. You’ve got people because people harass us. ... We might Avenue when she was cutting a corner. high cost of living — gas prices are doing drugs in the parks and public drink a lot, but the majority don’t do Palo Alto needs to make sure people even higher than LA here.” places. It’s unreal. They hang out all drugs. What Palo Alto needs is a home- don’t do this.” over downtown and get wasted.” less shelter, because the nearest one is in Redwood City, and it’s always full. We just need a place to sleep.” Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 15 Phony Ad Contest Spectrum Find the phony ad in this issue of Please help me the Palo Alto Weekly and enter Prop. 13 dicating responsibility?) table way to fund public services find the phony ad! the drawing to win a fabulous 5) Build in needed protections adequately . prize. Just follow the rules below (continued from previous pge) and you could be a winner. for certain homeowners, especially Some readers warn: Now is the the elderly. time to do something. Eventually, This month’s prize: 2) Eliminate property taxes. Prop- 6) Implement changes gradually. the tide will turn, and tax-protected $50 Gift Certificate erty values are no longer a relevant “Proposition 13 anxiety” cuts properties will be in the minority. to La Morenita Restaurant measure of wealth or of one’s abil- across all ages and economic cir- Why wait to address the disparity • Identify ity to pay for services. The concept cumstances. To young homeown- of the current system and its eco- the phony Two tickets to Theatreworks ad by production has outlived its useful life. ers, this law has turned Palo Alto nomic fallout until the next Howard name, 3) Move to a parcel tax system. into a retirement community, while Jarvis comes along and takes it out page number and Divide the approved annual budget seniors think the town gives budg- of our hands? Instead of sit-ups, we publication date. • Monthly winner contacted by phone among tax-paying properties. Com- et priority to the young. could be jumping through hoops • Drawing once a month of correct or e-mail. mercial property owners would pay Nobody is talking about undoing created by our shortsightedness. ■ answer determines winner. • Limit of one entry per household. at a higher rate. Proposition 13. No one wants to Nancy McGaraghan is a mem- • Deadline to enter is the last Friday of • Previous winners ineligible. 4) Vote “No.” on all assessments force people like Emil and Elsie ber of the Weekly’s Board of Con- every month. that would not have been proposed out of their homes, or overburden tributors, and a teacher and board • Enter at www.PaloAltoOnline.com and Palo Alto if Proposition 13 were amended in young families. We’re all in this to- member of Gracenter in San click on “Find the Phony Ad.” online order to force a structural change in gether. That should not stop us Francisco. She can be e-mailed at the law. (Is this “tough love” or ab- from trying to find a more equi- [email protected]. Letters Minister Saud al Faisal. Forgotten great people, many of whom I (continued from page 22) is that most of the 9/11 perpetrators hadn’t met before I began this came from Saudi Arabia. Forgotten process. have they been living? Have they is most of the religious schools People took time out of their maybe huddled with our adminis- spewing a virulent form of Islam lives to listen to the ways I wanted tration which asserts there is no have been funded by Saudi money. to make Palo Alto better. They global warming, that we need to Forgotten is the enormous repres- gave me solid advice about the joys press the last bits of oil out of our sion of Saudi women who are vir- and pitfalls of local politics. Some earth so we can continue to buy tual prisoners in the House of people, like Wayne Swan, a man I and fuel the cars we find in an auto Saud’s dysfunctional kingdom. had never met prior to this adven- row, so there be more auto rows And yet, we embrace the Saudis ture, gathered signatures on my be- maybe? as friends and our former ally, Sad- half in preparation for my entering Maybe even in the “prime loca- dam Hussein, as a monster. We de- the race. tion” — the Baylands — visible to clared war on Iraq and killed thou- A friend built a Web site for me, all the thousands of cars that zoom sands of their people which our friends and neighbors gave me by on 101 every day? compliant media described as enough signatures to place my Placing greed before preserving “shock and awe,” ignoring the im- name on the ballot, and I sent and and protecting one of the last morality of such an action. received nearly 200 emails from breathing spaces we have seems to Jagjit Singh people regarding this decision. I be the trend of the time, but it will Louisa Court met with neighborhood leaders and come back to haunt those who do. Palo Alto heard their concerns. Andrea Gleason After much deliberation, I’ve East Meadow Drive Slick energy bill concluded I will not run for City Palo Alto Editor, Council in 2005. I had envisioned Gas prices are up. Demand for a campaign that would not nega- 20-year commitment? oil is up. Americans are dying in tively impact my service as the dis- Editor, Iraq and dependence on Persian trict attorney in Palo Alto. How- I’m all for putting auto dealers Gulf oil is up. ever, I now realize that the timing on the city-owned land on East Even the president agrees that of the election presents logistical Bayshore Road, but have one con- climate change is a growing con- hurdles that would be difficult to cern. cern. Instead of addressing these overcome. Before the city spends any more problems head on, the energy bill It was a very difficult decision time on this idea I’d like to see just signed into law by the presi- to make. However, there are many binding contracts with the car deal- dent displays an abject failure of qualified candidates in the race and ers that say that if the city delivers leadership. I think Palo Alto will benefit from ,!.'5!'% #,!33%3 the land that they are bound to This bill reads like something their expertise. Hopefully they will &OR !DULTS AND #HILDREN move to it and stay for a designat- out of the 1950s — we now have work together to meet the chal- ed time span, let’s say 20 years. the ability to be energy independ- lenges the city is currently facing, Marc Fleischmann ent, but I guess the oil companies such as the budget, zoning choices, *SHZZLZILNPU[OL^LLRVM [O Wellsbury Way just can’t have that. Our leaders public safety, supporting the po- :LW[LTILY Palo Alto have missed an important oppor- lice department and building a tunity to declare energy independ- much-needed new police head- Saudi concerns ence — with alternative fuels and quarters for our community. *OPSKYLU Editor, not go nuclear. I will continue in my service to @LHYSVUNHM[LYZJOVVSWYVNYHT It appears that our Saudi co-de- I’d like to know what oil compa- Palo Alto as the supervising dis- pendency has become stronger ny executive wrote this garbage? trict attorney. For those of you who (K\S[Z than ever. Last Friday, Bush senior Donnasue Jacobi have encouraged me, offered your ^LLRL]LUPUNZLZZPVU accompanied by Halliburton’s Haight Street support and advice, thank you. We benefactor, Vice President Dick Menlo Park love Palo Alto. Liana and I feel 6MMLYPUN(YHIPJ-YLUJO Cheney, made another pilgrimage blessed to live here and we can’t 4HUKHYPU/PUKPHUKTVYL to Riyadh to assure the House of Bowing out gracefully wait to welcome our daughter into Saud that our unhealthy addiction Editor, our home and into our town. for their oil remains unabated. I have spent an amazing few Jay Boyarsky “The relationship has tremen- weeks making the decision about Middlefield Road dously improved with the United whether or not I would run for City Palo Alto )NTERNATIONAL 3CHOOL OF THE 0ENINSULA States,” gushed the Saudi Foreign Council. I’ve met with so many %.2/,, 3H\YH3HUL7HSV(S[V^^^PZ[WVYN -VY4VYL0UMVYTH[PVU*HSS! 21st Annual 4/$!9 Moonlight Run & Walk 4LL[[OLHK\S[SHUN\HNL 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run [LHJOLYZH[0:;7»Z6WLU/V\ZL (\N\Z[ [O(474 October 14, 2005 * Register Now For information: www.PaloAltoOnline.com Page 16 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly The buzz TROOP TURNS 50 . . . After years of hiking, river rafting, camping and climbing — not to forget feeding the homeless and providing disas- ter relief — Boy Scout Troop 206 of Menlo Park/Atherton is ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary this month. Troop 206 has varied in size over the last half century, from A monthly section on local schools edited by Jennifer Aquino six to 106 members, but has been School’s Out steadfast in providing various public services, including an annual Center. “It’s a really important canned food drive (last year’s gath- time for a lot of people.” ered more than two tons of food), At Palo Alto and Gunn high and earthquake relief during the schools, there will be nearly Loma Prieta. The event will be held 1,000 new freshmen taking their from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at the turn on a big-kid campus. Most Trinity Episcopal Church, 300 will be 14 years old and pos- Ravenswood Ave. in Menlo Park. sessing a combination of eager- Presentations, displays, a slide ness and anxiety about joining show and guest appearances from the ranks of their older peers past members will be part of the who are driving cars, holding celebration. For more information, jobs and internships, and in gen- visit http://bsat206.best.vwh.net. eral, enjoying more freedom. “I’m a little nervous. I hear a MANAGE $ FOR COLLEGE . . .On lot of scary stories about high Saturday, the East Palo Alto non- school, that freshmen get beat profit organization College Track up,” Christine said. “It’s mostly will host a workshop on financial just my high school friends try- aid for students and parents. Karla ing to freak me out, though. I’m Monterroso, a student life program glad I’m going to see all my manager and certified group facili- Nicholas Wright friends, but I don’t know how I tator with College Track, will be the feel about being at the bottom keynote speaker. Monterroso will again — I just climbed my way lead participants through an in- up.” depth, hands-on look into the stan- Parents will also likely en- dard components of financial aid counter a bit of hesitancy from Chrstine Juang, an incoming freshman at Gunn High School, helps Sophia Maroules, 4, left, and Michael for college and introduce the con- their former eighth-graders. Ashkenazi, 3, right, make clay waffles at the Palo Alto Community Child Care Center. Juang is participat- cept of self-advocacy. The work- “I’m not that excited. My reg- ing in the freshman leadership corps, a new program created by the Youth Community Services to teach shop, which is being held in con- ular school and my teachers and kids leadership skills to help them make the transition into high school. junction with the Admissions friends were all really good,” Academy, a Bay Area college said Oscar Gomez, 13, who par- counseling consultant, will be held ticipated in the YCS freshman from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cub- WHEN IT’S corps along with Christine. berley Community Center Auditori- Support and guidance crucial Palo Alto’s public school um, 4000 Middlefield Road. To reg- freshmen are entering a campus ister for the free workshop, call as high school freshmen and with twice as many students as 463-5530. their middle school, said Carol time to first-time college students Zepecki, the district’s director of FIGHTING WORDS . . .The Palo student services. She added that Alto High School Debate Institute head in a new direction incoming freshmen have never is busy this week hosting a five-day had open-campus lunch before, debate camp for middle and high and parents need to set up ap- school students. From 9 a.m. to 1 change ... propriate guidelines. p.m. each day, successful debaters There are a wide variety of from Paly, Stanford University and by Alexandria Rocha support systems for ninth- graders and their families. In the UC Berkeley are showing the inter- hristine Juang, an incom- spring, all three middle schools ested participants the ropes. The ing freshman, is taking hold orientations about high purpose of the camp is to help at- C high school seriously. school and students and parents tract new members for Paly’s trav- Although she will not en- can tour the campuses. eling debate team, which only has counter the SAT for another “Lots of individualization three members and is struggling fi- three years, the 13-year-old took goes on,” Zepecki said. nancially because of school budget an SAT math prep course at Palo Once they are there, however, cuts. “On the national circuit, the Alto High School this summer. It experts said parents should be Midwest and East Coast have huge was four hours a day for five aware of the huge amount of in- teams. The Bay Area should also weeks. formation and ideas their teenag- follow this trend and produce more “There were some subjects I er is absorbing. competitive debaters,” said Anjali haven’t covered yet it school, so Nicholas Wright The most major and obvious Albuquerque, Paly’s debate presi- I was kind of lost,” said Chris- change may be the difference in dent. All profit goes toward the high tine, who also participated in the physical development between school’s team. For more informa- Youth Community Service’s themselves and the upperclass- tion, call Bob Eberhardt, the Freshman Leadership Corps pi- men, said Joe Connolly, founder camp’s parent administrator, at lot program this summer. Max Klein, 4, looks through a toy spyglass while playing pirates with of GoodParents, Inc. 315-8603. “I can’t exactly say it was my Gloria Yu, who is part of the YCS freshman leadership corps, at the Besides being taller and more idea,” she added. Palo Alto Community Child Care Center. physically mature, the older stu- In Palo Alto, Christine’s par- dents are on the brink of adult- Send notices of news and events ents are likely not alone in their “It’s an emotional time, she’s to school and meeting new hood in many other ways — related to schools, child care or desire to prepare their student growing up and leaving home,” teachers. Others are larger, such they have often developed a youth activities to Alexandria for the next phase in school. said Mona Siegel, whose daugh- as curfews and dating. sense of style and their core Rocha, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box Transitions — whether from ter just graduated from Paly and “The year in transition is when group of friends is secure. 1610, Palo Alto, 94302, or middle to high school or high is heading to a small college in people step back and look at Fresh ninth-graders are going [email protected]. The school to college — can be a Los Angeles in a few weeks. things closer,” said Janet Poses, to try and find that sense of self, monthly school section runs the major ordeal for many families. “But, we’re excited for her.” a spokeswoman for GoodPar- too, which can cause conflict third Wednesday of each month. Experts and parents say the so- Starting a new school can po- ents, Inc., which recently offered when they start to push the The deadline is the second Thurs- cial, developmental and aca- tentially alter a family’s lifestyle the workshop, “Off to college, day of the month at 5 p.m. demic changes can be over- dramatically. Some adjustments staying close while letting go,” at whelming. are small, such as transportation the Mitchell Park Community (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 17 School’s out NY DRAMA CRITICS’ CIRCLE Time to change (continued from previous page) BEST PLAY 2004 parental limits. “Teens go through a period of dis- covering their identity. They want to see where they fit in the world,” Connolly said. “In adolescence, they “Haunting and hilarious… make decisions based on image. This is so amazingly powerful that for us to say it’s not a big deal, is a the most fulfilling event of the season.” huge mistake.” Connolly suggests letting the stu- New York Daily News dents explore their independence while also setting up appropriate boundaries. At Paly, freshmen are linked to a teacher who will guide them through their academic choic- es all four years. At Gunn, the stu- Intimate dents are connected to the same counselor during their high school career. When it’s time for students to head to college, it’s likely parents today have an easier time letting go Apparel then their parents did. That’s simply because the onslaught of technology has increased student and parental awareness about what to expect. Today’s new undergraduates can by Lynn Nottage register with Web sites such as face- book.com, online directories that Directed by connect them with other students at Anthony J. Haney their schools, making them feel more at ease because they know Esther has a gift for alteration. The sensuous corsets she creates people. “The communication is so much are the talk of turn-of-the-century New York, from uptown boudoirs better than when I was in school,” to downtown bordellos. Determined to reshape her own life as Siegel said. Universities have also gotten good well, the African-American seamstress chances romance with a at sending welcome packages that stranger known only through his enticing letters. As the worlds of include maps, important phone numbers, calendars of events and intimacy and illusion converge, this poignant, affectionate portrait campus job applications, among explores tradition, identity, and a woman's place in a man’s world. other information leaflets, such as lists of clubs and activities and sug- gestions for what to bring. August 24–September 18, 2005 Colleges today are also linking dorm roommates over the summer Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts months, so the students can bond For tickets: and plan together. Other questions, however, still loom. For example, do you give 650.903.6000 theatreworks.org your student a car to take to col- lege? Should they get a job or will Special group pricing available. you give them an allowance? Call Linda Graham at 415.346.7805. Like the transition to high school, there are ways to ease the anxiety about all the other decisions. Con- nolly offers specific tips for parents of college-bound kids. Some in- clude: ● Go to summer orientation ● Get to know the physical layout of the college ● Take a drive around the neigh- borhood to familiarize yourself with the area ● Agree on educational goals ● Agree on means and frequency of communication ● Agree on visits to home. En- courage your child to stay at school during the weekends for the first few months ● While school is in session, sur- prise them with gifts of money and goodies ● When they do come home, agree on guidelines for living in the house If you still need help, anyone can adopt the Siegel family method — make lots of lists. Love plays under cover. “It helps us remember things like toothpaste and laundry detergent. The more that she has ahead of time, then there is less that she has to deal with,” Siegel said. ■ Page 18 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly School’s out teens and drinking held at the Palo anyone of modeling drinking prac- tory of alcoholism. She was glad Con- Teen drinking could Alto Medical Foundation last week. tices, but did share some of his own nolly made that point. With the new school year right around experiences to illustrate what could be On top of watching how their par- the corner, and homecoming week and happening right under parents’ own ents drink, Connolly said teenagers are reflect parents’ habits Labor Day weekend soon to follow, noses. up against a huge amount of peer pres- Connolly gave parents a crash course His family, for example, once at- sure. He explained that students start Workshop forces adults to consider their roles on teen drinking in hopes of supplying tended an eighth-grade graduation par- making decisions around fifth-grade in modeling youths’ behavior information on where it stems from, as ty that had 10 cases of beer, six cases based on what their friends think, by Alexandria Rocha well as the tools to tackle the issue in of wine and two kegs. There were rather than consequences. That’s why their own homes. about 250 people at the gathering, and programs like D.A.R.E., which teach hen it comes to curbing un- ing.” For starters, Connolly used the data although alcohol was strictly for the kids to “Just say no,” are not effective derage drinking, parenting ex- Underage drinking is at the forefront from the school district’s social-norm- adults, Connolly counted about 15 once kids reach adolescence, Connol- Wpert Joe Connolly says adults of popular discussion in many parent, ing survey — which was conducted middle and high school students drink- ly said. need to stop blaming teenagers and school and law enforcement circles. last spring in conjunction with PAMF ing. “Kids in middle school are five start looking at their own drinking Many communities are trying to curb — in a way that officials hadn’t in- “Why not? Everybody else was, times more likely to drink if their habits. the problem and some are taking se- tended. That campaign emphasized right?” he asked the parents. “One of friends do,” he added. Although innocent enough, he said, vere measures. The University of Cal- that 77 percent of ninth-graders who the messages that our kids may be get- Connolly said developmentally, that glass of wine at dinner or those ifornia, Berkeley, for example, is now responded had not used alcohol in the ting from this is that it’s necessary to people do not start making decisions two beers Friday night could be send- requiring all students — even those last 30 days, yet Connolly pointed out have alcohol at a party to have fun.” based on what is right until they hit ing a mixed message about alcohol 21 and older — to take a two-hour that 23 percent were drinking. In another example, Connolly adulthood at 18 or 19. and its role in everyday life. class and test on drinking before the Some of the other figures included: opened up about his own former drink- With such heavy odds, how do par- With recent alcohol-related school year starts. 42 percent of older students at Paly ing habits. At that particular point in ents curb the problem? tragedies grabbing headlines, Connol- In Palo Alto, efforts have varied and Gunn have used alcohol in the last time, he was having a glass of wine Besides modeling good alcohol ly wants parents to stop taking teen from using breathalyzers at after- 30 days; 80 percent of students sur- with dinner about once a week, two habits at home, Connolly’s best ad- drinking lightly and start getting stern, school events to a police crackdown on veyed have used alcohol before a beers on Friday nights (maybe three if vice is to find teachable moments in even if that means modifying their clerks who sell to minors with fake school dance; 24 percent have been in he was watching a movie or engaging everyday life. He suggested discussing own drinking habits — a fact some I.D. cards. A survey given to middle a car with a teenage driver who has in another activity), and a maximum of the issue when it arises during televi- local parents found difficult to stomach and high school students in the spring been drinking; and 13 percent have three beers at the occasional weekend sion shows, magazine advertisements, at a recent workshop. aimed to show teens that not all of driven after drinking. party. movies and other media. After all, Steve Cramer of Los Altos, whose their peers are drinking. “The purpose (of the survey) was to He made it clear that neither he nor there should be plenty of incidences — son is in middle school, said it’s unre- Connolly, who has hosted local show kids that not everyone’s doing it. his wife thought that was out of con- alcohol is used more than any other alistic and possibly dangerous for par- workshops for parents this summer on But, let’s face it — yes, there are still trol. Most of the parents nodded in product in 40 percent of today’s TV ents to prohibit alcohol to the point topics related to teenagers, has a strict, kids doing it,” Connolly said. “Yes, al- agreement. However, when Connolly programs, he said. where the student is having their first no-excuses approach to the problem. cohol is an issue.” asked his son, who was in eighth-grade Toward the end of the presentation, drink at age 21. He encourages parents to take a stern Parents in the audience gasped at at the time, what he thought, the teen Cramer asked Connolly what he “That seems severe today because stance on alcohol, make it clear the statistics. They fervently took note, said, “You drink a lot.” thought about allowing teens to drink most people say drink in moderation,” through open discussions that it is nodded and shook their heads either in “I made the decision to show him I at home. said Cramer, who attended Connol- strictly prohibited, and to be aware of awe or agreement during the two-hour don’t have to drink during any of those “Most alcoholics can tell you when ly’s presentation last week with his how adult use reflects the guidelines. presentation. things,” Connolly said. they had their first drink,” he told the wife, Sybil. “Popular culture says Connolly, the founder of GoodPar- But when Connolly turned the at- One parent, who didn’t want to give group. “Most say at home, and it was drink responsibly, but maybe that’s not ents, Inc., shared his approach with tention away from the teens and onto her name, said she and her husband given to them by their parents.” what we should be shooting for. 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Palo Alto parents reflect on how their teen years differed from their children’s NOA’S PARENTS Ofer Bruhis, 50 High school alma mater, graduation year: Tsch- ernichovsky High School, Israel, 1972 Profession: Engineer One sentence on high school: “Life was good.” Tali Hardonag, 47 High school alma mater, graduation year: Ben Zvi High School, Israel 1975 Profession: Architect One sentence on high school: “It is the last time we are encouraged to spread out — after that, all studying becomes focused toward a goal.” Noa Bruhis, 16 School, grade: Gunn High school, senior Interests: Diving and auto mechanics One sentence on high school: “It doesn’t last forever so make the best of it.” GARRETT’S PARENTS Erwin, Kathy and Garrett Morton at Palo Alto School, where Garrett will be a freshman this fall. Tali, Noa and Ofer Bruhis pose on the benches at Gunn High School where Noa says she likes to hang out with Kathy Morton, 56. friends during lunch break. High school alma mater, graduation year: Amherst Central Senior High School, Amherst, N.Y., 1967 Profession: Former teacher by Alexandria Rocha Hardonag experienced high school in Israel Is being a teenager easier or harder today Kathy Morton: It’s more stressful. There isn’t in the ‘70s. Their daughter, Noa, will be a than when you were one? In what ways? enough time to be a kid, and there isn’t enough One sentence on high school: “High school was a con- Photographs by Nicholas Wright senior at Gunn. Ofer Bruhis: It is different, in the fact that they family time. Everything seems to be quanti- tained world, an oasis of security based in friends, fun and We also asked their children to share their are constantly connected at any time of the day fied and evaluated. hard work.” nother school year begins Monday, as do efforts to tackle stress. views on what many teachers and experts on (cell phones, computers, etc.). I think they have A Much of the discussion in the past adolescence consider a high-pressure lifestyle. much more pressure in school than we had. What sort of student were you in high Erwin Morton, 60 year has centered on parents. Along with From homework to stress to relaxation, the Tali Hardonag: Our high school years were school? High school alma mater, graduation year: Horace Mann teachers and society at large, parents have answers reveal significant similarities and not a race to get the grades for college, so in Ofer: In subjects that interested me, I was a School, Riverdale, N.Y., 1962 shouldered a good part of the blame for differences between the two generations. that sense too, schoolwork, although serious, good student on some subjects, but an average Profession: Semi-retired from software industry. Currently obsessing over college admissions, For example, the level of homework (for all was more relaxed than what my kids are going student on the rest. through here. Tali: I was a good student in high school, and involved in volunteer work and education advocacy, among overbooking their children’s schedules and, as but Kathy Morton) was certainly far less than the five or more hours that Palo Alto and Erwin Morton: It’s much harder today. There’s my grades were high enough to waive any fur- other things. a result, robbing students of the “normal” teen experience. Gunn high school students say they endure on too much stress, over scheduling, etc., at least ther college entrance exams. One sentence on high school: “The world was an orderly a nightly basis. There was a lot more time for in this community. There’s less down time, and Erwin: I was a good student, earning straight place; we knew what was expected of us, and we did it.” Hoping to highlight the differences between today’s taxing school culture and that of a few just “hanging out,” and relaxing with friends. there are fewer opportunities for unstructured A’s in a highly competitive school. decades ago, the Palo Alto Weekly asked two However, the kids themselves don’t amusement. You’re “held accountable” much Kathy: I was more or less a straight-A student, sets of parents to share details about their consider the pressure to be out of the ordinary. earlier now, and you’re expected to make adult with maybe one or two B’s along the way. Garrett Morton, 14 experiences in high school and how it differs To shed greater light on both parental and decisions long before you’re really an adult. School, grade: Palo Alto High School, freshman from their children’s. teen views of stress, the Weekly has published On the other hand, we grew up with air raid What were the hardest classes you took? Interests: Music, art and math Erwin and Kathy Morton, whose son the parents answers in a Q&A format and drills and constant worry about the world com- Erwin: I don’t recall any class being especial- One sentence on high school: “It always seemed so Garrett will be a freshman at Paly this year, placed the teen stories in a separate sidebar. ing to an end. All they have to worry about is ly hard. The hardest things were PE, which I far away, and now it’s here.” grew up in New York and graduated from We hope the information provided will be of the occasional terrorist, the occasional moun- was never very good at, and Chess Club, where high school in the ‘60s. Ofer Bruhis and Tali interest and use in the ongoing discussion of tain lion, and the ongoing political attacks on teen stress. ■ education. (continued on next page) Page 20 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 21 Cover Story Tali and Ofer Bruhis recline on the front porch of their home that they bought in 1986. With help from her father, Noa Bruhis has been building her own car from the ground up. Bruhis said she hopes to finish the 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser by her birthday in October. Q&A Kathy: About six hours per night, stressful. We took it very easy during Erwin: Social situations and social How much time did you spend on including some time spent studying the rest of the time. pressures. (continued from previous page) homework each night? with friends. Tali: I don’t remember being there was one guy I could never de- Ofer: I don’t remember spending a stressed out by schoolwork. If there Why do you think high school stu- feat. But I’ve just learned that he lot of time on homework. Who and what stressed you out were stressful times it was social dents are under so much stress to- once beat Bobby Fischer, so I guess Tali: I don’t remember having to the most in high school? Why? stuff — how do I know if that guy day? I don’t feel so bad about it any more. work past 9 p.m. Ofer: Midterms and finals were likes me? Kathy: This community includes many high-achieving parents, who are familiar with the academic road golf and the movies have been the to success. They want the best for weekends’ hot plans. their children, so they encourage Stress is the new normal This year, even with such a hefty their children to excel in school be- load of AP courses (she wants to cause this path has worked so well Students say high expectations aren’t unusal get as much out of the way for col- for the parents themselves. by Alexandria Rocha lege as possible), Noa said she is Erwin: We live in a community in acute awareness in Palo Alto about taking this year more in stride than which to be “average” is to be below oa Bruhis can’t wait for her this issue. School administrators, “I was scared to the previous three. She said her average. We’ve redefined the former senior year at Gunn High teachers and parents banded to- freshman year was the worst sim- ideal — the average, happy-go-lucky NSchool. gether on a mission to curb it, to come to Gunn ply because of the stories she heard American kid in the mold of Tom She is scheduled to take band, “redefine success” as they put it, about Gunn’s stellar students. She Sawyer — as a marginal performer auto shop, four advanced place- and to relieve some of the pres- because it’s so high became easily stressed out. in need of remediation or at risk of ment classes and a calculus course sure. “I was scared to come to Gunn retention. Often, the “highest-per- at Foothill College. She has a job Besides a few evening work- achieving and because it’s so high achieving and forming” kids have both the heaviest that is part life guard and part shops, some surveys and a new af- everyone has such high expecta- workloads and the most stress. swim and diving instructor. In her ter-school yoga class, not a lot has everyone has such tions,” she said. “But, maybe it’s Everyone, including the students and spare time, she wants to help her changed for the kids since the fer- high expectations.” because I was so scared that I end- the teachers, are in a pressure cook- dad finish building a car — a ‘70s vor began. And they haven’t real- ed up having more fun than I er. Everyone is being micromanaged Toyota Land Cruiser. She hopes to ly noticed. — Noa Bruhis thought I would.” to death. finish her homework each night by “For a lot of kids in this area, Both Garrett and Noa said they Ofer: College requirements in- 2 a.m. doing so many things is the normal put the most pressure on them- creased over the last 20 years. With that kind of a workload and kid experience,” said Garrett Mor- looking forward to the plethora of selves. And even though both are Tali: We live in a community that such a relaxed attitude, Noa sounds ton, 14, an incoming Paly fresh- challenging courses. “A” students involved in music and has a large percentage of academi- more like a hip, well-adjusted col- man. “Having lived here all my He isn’t, however, too excited other activities, they both get dis- cally driven, high achieving, com- lege student than a 16-year-old life, I don’t know what experiences about the social events that will appointed in their performances. petitive families. Our students get who notes she will be 17 in Octo- other kids my age have.” come along with it. In middle “I’m the kind of person that be- sucked into that whirlpool. I’m not ber. She shrugs off the notion, Although Noa will be a senior school, he didn’t go to any dances, lieves there is always room for im- sure what the scenario is in the Mid- however, that she is anything but a and Garrett a freshman, they are except for a short jaunt he made provement, so even when I do well west, for example. I think our kids typical teenager. similar in how they approach to the graduation celebration. I tend to feel I could do better,” are under stress because the require- “I don’t feel any more mature school and the high expectations “When one of my friends Noa said. ments to get into college is very de- than anyone else,” she said. “I still they put on themselves. dragged me in for a few minutes, Garrett added, “If you aim high, manding — you’re expected to be feel like a kid. Definitely.” They both like challenges, hard my glasses fogged up,” he said. “It you’re going to fall short some- good not only in academics but also In the past few years, the spot- classes and extra-curricular activi- didn’t really improve my view on times.” in extra-curricular activities, partici- light on teenagers has gotten ties. When they talk about relax- them.” Noa is thinking about attending pate in community service and find brighter. In Palo Alto, the focus ing, it’s reading. They get stressed Noa and her friends on the other a University of California campus, something unique that will attract has mostly been about the level of out about big projects, but earn A’s. hand are already talking about while Garrett hasn’t narrowed it the accepting committee. stress local students endure to earn Both show strong interests in cer- homecoming week. down, but knows he wants to go to high marks and admittance into the tain hobbies, but don’t know what “It is so fun to see a mob of red a good college. Who put the most expectations on country’s top-tier colleges. they want to be when they grow on the last day of homecoming Both are also pragmatic. you in high school? A 2001 book called “Doing up. week because everyone is dressed “Because I don’t know what I Tali: I would have to say my parents School: How We Are Creating a For Garrett, school has so far up,” she said. want to do with my life, I don’t re- — especially my father who wanted Generation of Stressed Out, Mate- been easy. With a 4.0 grade point Noa admits, however, that she is ally have a good idea of what I to make sure I took advantage of rialistic and Miseducated Stu- average, he excels in all his class- bored more often than not on the want my college to be good at,” what I was offered in school so I dents,” by Stanford Lecturer es. He is planning to be a serious weekends. Besides catching up Garrett said. ■ could take any direction I chose in Denise Clark Pope, created an student in high school and he’s with homework, bowling, mini- life and stand on my own two feet. Erwin: My mother. When I did well, Page 22 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Cover Story it was expected rather than appreci- ated; when I didn’t do so well, I nev- er heard the end of it. Kathy: I did. My parents had no ex- pectations whatsoever. Garrett Morton plays doubles in an under 16 league in Los Altos. He’s been playing tennis off and on for the last three years. Looking back, what did you learn from high school? enjoy without the pressure to ex- pick the music in the car. Ofer: I learned to enjoy life and not cel. Noa is building a car with her Ofer: Tali and I make an effort to to take matters seriously. dad. It allows time to focus on let them know that we are here to Kathy: In high school, I learned lan- something away from school, on help them any time. I joke with guage skills, writing skills and math her own schedule. them as much as I can and I make skills that served me well through them these incredible lunches. university, grad school, and life How did you spend your free Tali: We try and look on the funny thereafter. Equally important, I de- time in high school? side of things, to laugh a lot. veloped a foundation of social net- Tali: I read a lot, hung out with works independent of family. friends. I had time for activities and As a teenager, what did you want socializing, going to movies mid- to be when you grew up and how week and always slept a good did you get there, or how did that nights sleep. change over the years? “I use to joke that Kathy: We went to concerts, Ofer: When I was 10 I knew that movies, plays and lectures. I spent my profession would be somehow we accept grades a lot of time in the art museum. I involved with flight. After graduat- was active in after-school clubs and ing and working in the profession only if they are sports. I also tutored reading in un- for over 10 years, I decided to vowels. I don’t joke derprivileged neighborhoods about switch to hardware and software six hours every Saturday the whole design. about this four years, but no one was counting Erwin: In high school, I wanted to Erwin and Kathy Morton like to visit the New Guinea Sculpture Garden on and the high school wasn’t even be a research chemist, but in col- Stanford Campus in their free time. anymore, because aware of it. lege I migrated first to mathematics everyone is so and then to astrophysics. As an to be what you expected, or did it Kathy: Yes, occasionally, but it is How did you earn money when adult, I switched again into the soft- not at all? rare that parents are obvious or serious about it.” you were a teenager? ware world. Tali: I was excited by how many overt in their competitive tenden- Ofer: I worked as a construction Kathy: I always wanted to be a more people there were out there cies. One never knows when other worker. It was tough because hous- teacher. that were interested in the same parents say something like, “John- — Ofer Bruhis es were made of concrete blocks. things as I was. I was surprised to ny has picked a really great science Erwin: Summer jobs working for What college did you want to go discover that I was just “average” in project; what are you going to do?” NASA, IBM, etc. to, and where did you end up go- this group. Tali: We try and stay away from Kathy: I tutored other students in ing? Kathy: It was more intellectually those conversations. What is your family’s solution for French. During the summer, I also Erwin: I wanted to go to Harvard, exciting, and, in terms of time com- today’s high-pressure high school worked for a child protection and that’s where I went. In those mitment, less demanding than high What kind of life would you like world? agency. days, we didn’t do any research. ... school. your child to have? Kathy: I ask a lot of questions and I never visited until it was time to Kathy: Happy, productive, love- let my kids vent their frustrations. It How do you help your child re- move in. What college would you like your filled, self-satisfying and healthy. is hard for parents not to nag, and lax? Kathy: I had always intended on high school student to go to? Ofer: I would like them to have a we often forget to praise. Kathy: I try to talk to my kids and going to the local campus (SUNY Ofer: I think the UC system is a happy one regardless of what path Ofer: We try to provide the kids an laugh with them. I hug them a lot. at Buffalo, which was two blocks great place if you can get in. It is a they choose. environment at home that is sup- I sometimes drag them out on er- from home) and that’s where I great value for the money and we Tali: I want them to have a happy portive of their efforts. We do have rands just so we can do something went. I never applied to a college. might as well use it if we live here life, hopefully productive and self high standards. I use to joke that spontaneous for amusement. I en- We took New York State Regents and pay taxes. sufficient and I’d like them to be we accept grades only if they are courage them to go out for a walk Scholarship Exams, and with a Tali: The UC’s are great. able to follow their passion. I’ve vowels. I don’t joke about this any- or to find a friend to play Frisbee high score, acceptance and a full tried to preach that “success” is more, because everyone is so seri- with. I also try simply to leave them scholarship were automatic. Do you notice competition among measured by how balanced your ous about it. alone if they are spaced out petting parents over how well your chil- life is not by the balance in your Tali: We look for something they a cat or daydreaming. I let them In what ways did college turn out dren are doing academically? bank account. ■ Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 23 MovieMovies reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley, and Susan Tavernetti Visual Arts at Cubberley Exhibition by the Cubberley Studio Artists MOVIE TIMES Civic Center Lobby September 1-30 494-8393 Show times for Century 16 and Century 12 were still unconfirmed at press time. For up-to-date movie times please go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com Pacific Art League Note: Screenings are for Wednesday through Thursday only. 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Guthrie is 10-9 with a 5.20 ERA in 22 starts at Buffalo. The Indi- ans’ first-round draft pick in 2002, he recorded a 4.63 ERA in six games in relief in his brief stint last year. Guthrie was 26-6 with a 2.65 in his two years at Stanford. Meanwhile, Stanford grad John Gall’s short stay with the St. Louis Cardinals ended when he was sent back to Memphis last week. Gall hit .222 Nicholas Wright with a pair of doubles and drove in two runs in nine games for the Cardinals. Stanford grad Mike Gosling was also sent back to the minors last week. He was 0- 3 with a 4.45 ERA in 13 games Alexander Liu, the top singles player at Gunn, reached the finals of the 16-under division at the Alpine Hills Junior Fall Tennis Classic on Friday. with the Arizona Diamondbacks. “Earlier in the year I felt like maybe I was pitching to get STANFORD ROUNDUP ALPINE HILLS TENNIS called up,” he told mlb.com. “Now we’re so close to the end of the Minor League season that Vaulting Improving I know I’m pretty much down there for the remainder of the Triple-A season. It’s just pitch to to national on their get better and hopefully when the time does come I’ll get the chance back up here again.” spotlight finish Jody Gerut was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday Sophomore David Sender Losses in the final matches by the Pittsburgh Pirates with a secures his spot still leave local players right knee injury. on United States team looking for improvement OF LOCAL NOTE . . . Menlo- by Nathan Kurz by Nathan Kurz Atherton product Atlee Hubbard tanford men’s gymnastics he look of consternation on begins her second season with coach Thom Glielmi must be Daniel Goldstein’s face after the Sacramento State volleyball S smiling somewhere this week. T he lost the Boys’ 18 doubles team this fall. Hubbard, an assis- Cardinal rising star David Sender final Friday afternoon epitomized tant coach for the Castilleja vol- continued his international gymnas- the day for locals at the Alpine Hills leyball team last fall, started 33 tics career Friday after qualifying for Junior Fall Classic. the 2005 U.S. National Team with a It was, in a word, brutal. matches for the Hornets, aver- second-place finish at the Visa Menlo’s Goldstein and Alex aging 2.73 kills and 2.99 digs Championships in Indianapolis. Kaufman were beaten in straight per game. Hubbard transferred Sender, a sophomore, posted an sets, 2-6, 4-6 and Gunn’s Alex Liu from Rhode Island after her all-around score of 105.5, including endured a similar fate in the Boys’ freshman year . . . Palo Alto a 9.575 on vault, his strongest event. 16 singles final, 4-6, 4-6. Babe Ruth is now conducting Last year, he finished 14th in the all- In the big picture, the respective online registration for their Fall around competition and won the performances of the locals was an Baseball league, which is open vault title. improvement over last year, when to Babe Ruth age players (in- “I’m still in a little bit of disbe- only two boys’ players advanced coming 13-, 14- and 15-year lief,” Sender said. “It was pretty ex- past the round of 16. olds) residing in Palo Alto Babe citing to go out there and do as well That the players merely reached Ruth’s local area. Details and as I did. I am not sure I expected to the final, though, wasn’t of much registration information can be do this well, but I definitely knew consolation afterwards. found at the opportunity was there. I was fo- “My game was kind of off today,” www.eteamz.com/palo_alto_ba cusing on going out there and hit- Liu said. “It was a disappointing be_ruth. Cost is $135 for the ting each individual event.” performance. There’s no excuse.” season, which runs from Labor Stanford grad David Durante fin- Gonzalesphoto.com Liu, the Titans’ no. 1 singles Day through October. All regis- ished third in the all-around and also player as a rising sophomore, tration will be on-line. qualified for the national team. wasn’t able to continue his stellar Sender’s teammate, fellow sopho- play from earlier in the tournament. more Sho Nakamori, finished in He struggled mostly with a flurry of SPORTS ONLINE eighth place at the championships unforced errors, failing, for exam- For expanded daily coverage of college and could find his way onto the na- ple, to put away several easy volleys and prep sports, please see our online Stanford sophomore David Sender finished second in all-around competition edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com (continued on page 26) at the Senior Men’s Gymnastics championships in Indianapolis. (continued on page 26) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 25 Sports Alpine Hills Junior Fall Classic BOYS TENNIS GIRLS TENNIS at Alpine Hills Tennis Club Alpine Hills Jr. Fall Classic Singles at Alpine Hills Tennis Club 18-under Singles Championship - Simon Cheng d. David 18-under Clark, 7-6 (2), 6-1. Championship - Kristin Fleming d. Don- Semifinals - David Clark d. Austin An- na McCullough, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2. dres, 6-2; 6-4; Simon Cheng d. Edward Semifinals - Donna McCullough d. Svet- Hayes, 6-3; 6-3. lana Tsodikov, 4-6; 6-1; 6-4; Kristin Fleming Quarterfinals - David Clark d. Shaw Lon d. Alison Daniel, 6-3; 6-1. Chang, 6-4; 6-3; Austin Andres d. Chase Quarterfinals - Donna McCullough d. Huebner, 6-4, Ret (inj); Edward Hayes d. Jeanette Peck, 6-0; 6-2; Svetlana Tsodikov Mauric Lao, 6-1; 6-0; Simon Cheng d. Ja- d. Hannah Kornfeld, 6-4, Ret (ill); Kristin son Arwade, 6-3; 6-3. Fleming d. Shelley Murveit, 6-0; 6-1; Ali- 16-under son Daniel d. Kristen Briggs, 6-0; 6-0. Championship - Alex Chun d. Alexander 16-under Liu, 6-4, 6-4. Championship - Zoe De Bruycker d. Semifinals - Alex Chun d. Scott Chun, 6- Tayler Davis, 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-3. 0; 0-6; 7-6 (12); Alexander Liu d. Jeffrey Semifinals - Tayler Davis d. Natalie Dillon, Liu, 0-6; 6-4; 6-4. 6-4; 6-2; Zoe De Bruycker d. Kerri Kummer, 14-under 6-0; 6-3. Championship - Michael McGinnis d. Tayler Davis d. Michelle Lam, 6-3; 6-3; Shahin Malek, 6-0; 6-2. Natalie Dillon d. Katharine Dicconson, 2-6; 12-under 6-0; 6-4; Kerri Kummer d. Vanessa Silver- stein, 6-1; 6-0; Zoe De Bruycker d. Anita Championship - Eric Johnson d. Garrett Athavale, 6-3; 6-0. Taylor, 6-1; 6-1. 14-under Doubles 18-under Championship - Melissa Kobayakawa d. Malavika Padmanabhan, 7-5; 6-1. Andres-Clark d. Goldstein-Kaufman, 6-2, 6-4. 12-under Semifinals - Goldstein-Kaufman d. Con- Championship - Lana Robins d. Kelly ner-Doty, 6-2; 4-6; 6-4; Andres-Clark d. Chen, 6-1; 6-1. Gites-Negishi, 7-6 (2); 7-6 (10). Semifinals - Kelly Chen d. Jennifer 16-under Switzer, 6-0; 6-1; Lana Robins d. Julie Leong, 6-2; 6-0. Championship - Mark-McGinnis d. Lee- Li, 6-3, 6-3. Doubles 18-under 14-under Championship - Athavale-Larsson d. Championship - Clark-Muchynski d. Chin-Tang, 6-7 (4); 6-3; 6-3. Herekar-Sriram, 6-3; 6-0. Semifinals - Athavale-Larsson d. Brown- Semifinals - Herekar-Sriram d. Armis- Lipsick, Wd (inj); Chin-Tang d. Daniel-Wang, tead-Hsieh, 3-6; 7-5; 6-3; Clark-Muchyns- Wd (inj). ki d. Brewer-Mark, 6-1; 6-1. Nicholas Wright 16-under Nicholas Wright Quarterfinals - Armistead-Hsieh d. Ema- mi-Swarup, 6-0; 6-1; Brewer-Mark d. Niel- Championship - Davis-Marsh d. Eades- son-Worley, 6-0; 6-1. Kummer, 6-2; 6-0. 12-under 14-under Championship - B. Johnson-E. Johnson Championship - Castriota-O’Haren d. d. Chan-Manning, 6-3; 6-0. Gradiska-Moore, 6-3; 6-1. Gunn junior Alexander Liu had his good moments, along with some frustrating moments, during the championship match of the boys’ 16-under division. Liu is ranked 59th in his age group in the latest NorCal ratings. “I just kept giving him shots.” 4. want to get farther in singles.” We just couldn’t get back into it. Tennis The fifth-seeded Liu, who was “I woke up late so I was kind of The Menlo duo, meanwhile, gut- They were just the better doubles ranked 59th in the latest Northern tired in that first set,” Liu said of his ted out a semifinal victory in three team today.” (continued from page 25) semi-final match. “I made sure to sets Thursday only to wilt in the af- San Jose’s Simon Cheng won the right near the net. California rankings, reached the fi- nals in his first year playing in the get up today.” ternoon sun a day later. Kaufman 18-under singles title with a 7-6 (2), Just as crucial to his success had (The final was held at 9 a.m., but and Goldstein don’t usually play to- 6-2 victory over Sunnyvale’s David been Liu’s powerful serve, which 16-year-old division. He advanced to the semi-finals in the Boys’ 14 Liu said he was well-rested). gether during the year at Menlo, but Clark while Michael McGinnis de- had enabled him to overpower op- Such tournaments figure in Liu’s teamed up because they’re “best feated Shahin Malek, 6-0, 6-2, to ponents throughout the week. singles last summer. “Most of the top players haven’t plans to become a more consistent friends,” according to Goldstein. win the 14-under and Eric Johnson But second-seeded Alex Chun tennis player. He’s spent the offsea- The two seemed destined to fight bested Garrett Taylor, 6-1, 6-1, for broke Liu’s serve six times, due in played here, so maybe that’s why I’ve done well,” Liu joked. “They’re son working on his forehand — their way back into the match after the 12-under title. no small part to Liu’s poor first-serve what he believes will be the key to going up 3-1 in the second set. But The 18-under girls’ title was won percentage. all usually in Kalamazoo.” Liu certainly showed a great deal helping him get past the Central things unraveled from there, as they by Orinda’s Kristin Fleming, who Chun’s efficient game at the net Coast Section qualifying round next had their serve broken twice and beat Fremont’s Donna McCullough, and quick pace seemed to baffle Liu of resiliency in the tournament. In his semi-final match against Los Al- spring. missed several key shots. 6-4, 0-6, 6-2, in the title match. throughout the 90-minute match. “I really haven’t improved as “To go up 4-1 would have given us Saratoga’s Zoe De Bruycker downed “My serves weren’t on, and I tos’ Jeffrey Liu (no relation), he was routed in the first set 6-0 before ral- much as I’d like,” he said. “But I momentum,” Goldstein said. “But San Jose’s Tayler Davis, 6-2, 6-7 (3), couldn’t pass people today,” he said. ■ lying to take the next two sets 6-4, 6- want us to make CCS again and I they played well from that point on. 6-3, for the 16-under title. winning 400-meter free relay team. In the Americans’ 94-47 opening- played China in the first game of the All-American Candice Wiggins Stanford roundup The Americans entered the finals round win over Iran Friday, Chris preliminary second round yesterday. (continued from page 25) was named a pre-season Wooden seeded sixth but finished behind only Hernandez and Matt Haryasz nailed Fellow Cardinal hoopster Brooke Award Candidate Monday as one of tional team roster when USA gym- France and Great Britain. two three-pointers each and com- Smith scored 10 points on 4-of-5 the top thirty players in women’s col- nastics adds six additional athletes in “No one expected us to win, so bined for 18 points as members of shooting as the U.S. women’s team lege basketball. Wiggins, who aver- the coming weeks. considering that, I thought we had the starting lineup. beat Poland 89-63 to finish first in At the National Senior Diving aged 17.5 points and 2.43 steals per an outstanding performance,” Ran- According to TheBootleg.com, Group B. The squad opened quarter- game became the first freshman in Championships in Hunterville, N.C., som said. “It all worked out really Hernandez worked his way into the final play with a game against Tai- Stanford junior Cassidy Krug cap- Pacific-10 Conference history to win well.” starting lineup due to his defense - wan yesterday. tured her first national title of any conference player of the year hon- Cardinal sophomore Caroline perhaps as a direct result of some Stanford’s Kevin Hansen and the kind after winning a gold medal in ors. Bruce finished fifth in the 200 IM af- work he’s put in since auditioning USA men’s volleyball team were the synchronized three-meter spring- Stanford senior Lauren Lappin, ter qualifying second behind eventu- for NBA teams in June. eliminated from medal contention af- board with partner Nancilea Under- along with Cardinal grads Jessica wood on Thursday. al gold medalist Qi Hui of China. Haryasz also started the first game, ter losing Monday to Slovakia 25- Fellow sophomore Shaun Phillips but neither he nor Hernandez started 21, 25-15, 25-19. The U.S team also Mendoza and Dana Sorensen, were Krug also took third in the three- among the 35 players invited to par- meter springboard finals over the helped the men’s 200 freestyle relay the next two as U.S. coach Jay dropped matches to France and Bel- team qualify second but didn’t swim Wright rotated Duke’s Sheldon gium over the weekend. ticipate at the U.S. National Team weekend. selection camp in Chula Vista, Calif. Meanwhile, at the World Univer- in the finals in which the Americans Williams and Villanova’s Randy Of local note, Menlo College’s September 6-10. The chosen team sity Games in Izmir, Turkey, Stan- took bronze. Foye into the lineup. Sara Fulp-Allen took one of two ford junior Kyle Ransom highlighted Both U.S. basketball teams swept “I think we have a very balanced bronze medals in the women’s 105.5 will compete at the qualifying tour- local participation by swimming the through pool play undefeated over scoring team,” Wright said. pound division by beating a semifinal nament for the 2006 World Champi- third leg of the U.S. bronze medal- the weekend with help from a few The Americans also beat Slovakia loser. onships in Beijing and the 2007 Pan Stanford basketball players. and Germany over the weekend and In other Stanford news: American Games in Rio de Janeiro.■ Page 26 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Versatility is his forte Bruntlett has played six different positions with the Houston Astros by Rick Eymer outfield positions and his Major when I put Bruntlett in there I he traffic and the population League career is all of 139 games wasn’t worrying about him. I felt needed some getting used to, old. comfortable. He’s a damn good T but by the time Eric Bruntlett Bruntlett has also taken base runner who can steal a base. I graduated from Stanford in 2000, grounders at first base, and is the can put him in there, and turn him the Indiana lad had grown into a team’s emergency catcher. He’s loose on the bases. I trust he’ll California man. also hit in every spot of the batting make good decisions.” Bruntlett, now a utility player order. Bruntlett, who considers short- with the Houston Astros, made “Having a player like that is im- stop his natural position, even several big life changes last No- portant because it allows you to jumped at the chance to catch, vember: he got married (Eden) and save hitters for specific roles,” which he’s never done at any level. bought a house in Santa Rosa. Houston manager Phil Garner said. “I used to catch pitchers between “The first time I was on the west “I’ve always had a player like that innings and I guess I looked all coast was when I visited Stanford by design. I go out and find that right,” he said. “There was one for the first time,” Bruntlett said. guy. I think they’re valuable.” time when (Brad) Ausmus was the “It took awhile to warm up to the Former Astros manager Jimy only available catcher and I was area. I come from a small town in Williams started Bruntlett’s multi- next in line. That was a little scary Indiana and the only time there faceted career. He’s the one sug- but it might be something so why was traffic was when you got stuck not?” behind a tractor. But you can’t beat At one point this season, the weather here.” “The reason he’s on Bruntlett had the most at bats with- Bruntlett, who played in three the team is his ability out a hit (14) in the major leagues. College World Series with Stan- On July 24, his three-run homer in ford, is one of five Cardinal players to do a whole bunch the 14th inning gave the Astros a 4- drafted in 2000 who reached the of things.” 1 victory over the Washington Na- major leagues. Justin Wayne, Joe Phil Garner, tionals. Borchard, Jason Young and John Houston Astros manager “It’s always been my personality Courtesy of astrosdaily.com Gall have spent time in the big that when you put me in, I’ll get Stanford grad Eric Bruntlett has been a contributor during the Houston As- leagues. Edmund Muth was also the job done. I had a little bit of a tros’ run for the playoffs this season. He’s primarily a shortstop but has been drafted that year but never ap- gested he get some work every- slow start, a frustrating start but used at several positions. peared in the majors. where. I’ve gotten a chance and had some being around people with Olympic in the classroom,” he said. “Just “It’s about time Gall got called “I never played outfield until two success.” gold medals or who are world class the way he goes about business is up. He was overdue,” Bruntlett years ago,” Bruntlett said. “Every Bruntlett said his time at Stan- athletes, I got used to the fact something that rubbed off on me. said. “He keeps plugging along; he day I worked out early somewhere. ford helped prepare him for pro- they’re still just people.” As a senior, I only needed one keeps hitting.” Last year, when I went back to fessional baseball. Bruntlett, who keeps in touch quarter to graduate, so I didn’t (Gall has since been sent back to Triple-A, basically all of July I “Stanford has an amazing num- with several of his former Cardinal have any school from March on. It the minors). played in the outfield.” ber of people who are all good at teammates, also has fond memo- was just baseball. He helped a lot Bruntlett has become an all-pur- Bruntlett is hitting .279 since something, whether it be athletics ries of Stanford coach Mark Mar- of guys that way, especially with pose player for the Astros, who May 23, which leads to more op- or their chosen field,” he said. quess. the number of guys who got draft- made him their ninth round pick. portunities. “They’re all among the best in the “Marquess runs the baseball pro- ed after their junior year. They The 27-year-old infielder has al- “The reason he’s on the team is world at what they do. It’s like that gram the right way. I have all the would all take classes in the fall ready seen action at third base, his ability to do a whole bunch of being around here with all the best respect for what he does. He makes and graduate. I know he took a lot shortstop, second base and all three things,” Garner said. “I realized baseball players in the world. Just sure you work hard on the field and of pride in that.”■ COLLEGE FOOTBALL Menlo opens camp with guarded optimism Oaks return Adam Hazel and Dustin Guglielmelli, who shared time at quarterback last year enlo College opened its fall allowed an average of 36.6 points training camp on Friday and 403.2 yards per game in 2004, Mwith its top running back is at the top of the list for coach and two top quarterbacks return- Mark Kaanapu and his staff. ing. “We’re optimistic about the sea- Junior Adam Hazel and sopho- son, but with the first game ap- more Dustin Guglielmelli are both proaching, we need to get in and expected to see action at least evaluate our talent and goals quick- through the first few games of the ly,” Kaanapu said. season as the Oaks hope to im- The Oaks open at McMurray prove on their 2-7 mark of a year University in Abilene, Texas on ago. Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. Pacific time. The Hazel passed for 1,131 yards and site was also moved from the Indi- eight touchdowns while ans’ off-campus facility, Shotwell Guglielmelli threw for 927 yards and seven touchdowns. Stadium, to Indian Stadium. Sophomore Eddie Connor ran Menlo opens at home on Sept. for 518 yards and scored two of 10 against Humboldt State at 12:30 Menlo’s three rushing touchdowns. p.m. Sophomore Kevin Lyle is the top Defensive back John North led Palo Alto resident Kristin Heaston finished ninth in her group and 16th overall in the qualifying round of the returning receiver with 22 catches the Oaks with 57 tackles last year, women’s shot put on Friday night at the World Track and Field championships in Helsinki, Finland. She hit her for 218 yards and a pair of touch- while senior defensive back Galen mark of 57 feet, five inches on the first attempt and then fouled twice. The top six in each of the two groups ad- downs. Grads Marvin Stickel, Russ Perry will be counted upon for vanced to Saturday’s finals. “I’m just really upset at myself that I didn’t trust what I know how to do,” Heaston Fukushima and Joey Risi com- leadership. Junior Michael John- said. “I knew it was going to just take an average throw from me to get in the finals and I warmed up well, then bined for 108 of Menlo’s 195 re- son adds depth and talent to the I rushed it. I’ve done this enough to where I should be showing up in the finals.” Belarus’ Ostapchuk Nadezhda ceptions last year and 1,273 of the secondary. won the overall competition with a heave of 67-3 on her final attempt. 2,097 receiving yards. The Oaks currently have 90 Shoring up the defense, which players in camp.■ Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Page 27 For Your Mind & Body... 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California law requires that con- JODY HORST Keep Your Home Nice & Neat!! A&E VARGAS Quality Service tractors taking jobs that total $500 Landscape LANDA’S GARDENING SERVICE See The Difference!! or more (labor or materials) be li- CONSTRUCTION (650)324-1273 or (650)207-4596 Artist Maintenance & clean-ups, new lawns Kitchen & censed by the Contractors State Li- Fences * Decks * Gates * Arbors Landscaping & tree cutting/trimming cense Board. State law also re- Pressure Washing * Refinishing 856-9648 Bathroom Arroyo’s Cleaning Service Ramon 510-494-1691/650-576-6242 quires that contractors include their Brick * Concrete * Molding * Paint Excellent References! Renovations 25 yrs. exp. Excel. local refs. Free est. license number on all advertising. Garden Maintenance * Sprinkler • Design & Installation Res./Co. Quality work. Weekly/Bi- You can check the status of your li- Lic # 844438 • Lawn & Irrigation LANDSCAPE CONSULTING weekly/monthly. Attention to detail. censed contractor at Ph - Fax (650)299-9327 • Clean-up & Plant Mader Green ADDITIONS Satisfaction guaranteed. (650)325-6278 www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321- Plumbing/Roofing/Fencing Fences - Decks - Retaining Wall Patio Maintenance CSLB. . Ads appearing in the paper Call Susie Mader Window & Driveways/ without license. # indicate that the Outdoor Construction. 15 yrs Exper. • Rock Garden & Natural Paths C27-677335 650-857-0658 ALERT GENERAL person is not licensed. Reasonable prices. Lic#786158 • Consulting Lic. # 725080 Competitive Prices!!! CLEANING SERVICE Al (650)853-0824, cell 650-269-7113 M. Sanchez Landscaping www.hbc-construction.com email: [email protected] Commercial & Residential General landscape construction. Concrete, patios, driveways, flagstone, Move-ins & Move-outs A B WEST WE DO IT ALL! 741 irrigation specialist, garden lighting & Carpet Shampooing CONSTRUCTION Sanchez repairs. 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LOW RATE HAULING (650)363-7501 or (650)670-7509 Sidewalk • Hallways • Brick Work • Residential/Commercial misc. junk. [email protected] Reliable. • Great Refs. • Free Est.. Al Peterson Roofing .Demolition Removal. Home/Office mov- (650)368-3583 • (650)771-0213 since 1946 ing. Yard clean-up. Tree trimmings. specializing in SAME DAY SERVICE • repairs • reroofing r Insured (650)274-4510 or (650)906-8835 Painting Etc. • roof/gutter Weidman Lic #807495 Since 1995 cleaning, repairs COMPANY Jobs of all sizes and types. 650-969-9111 or 408-399-9111 Complete Painting Service and maintenance W442155 PHOENIX 767 Movers Special Finishes & Textures CONSTRUCTION GROUP 493-9177 New Homes, Restoration Specialist. Free estimates. (650) 464-2797 Retaining Walls LSJ HANDYMAN SERVICES SHMOOVER Lic. # 774585 Additions & Appliance • Electrical • Phone 650-631-0418 Lic #856415 795 Tree Care Remodeling Carpentry • Masonry Inda’s Tree Service Plumbing • Demo • Hauling MOOVERS 24 hr. 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Classic Property Services. 650- PA: 1BR RWC: 2BR/1BA 851-4088 W/D hookup + coin -op laundry, carport. space avail. No TV. Refs & dep. req’d. DETACHED GARAGE. 329-9022 Downstairs unit with patio, $1075 mo. Woodside: Log Cabin $1225/mo. + $800 sec. dep. 650-369- $2000. Please call Tom at 650-326- Pool, laundry, covered parking. Move in w/ocean view. 450 sq. ft. w/kitchen 8261 7882 or 776-2112 BACKYARD TERRACE. THIS HOME MP: 3BR/2BA Bonus $500. For more info email to area & bathroom. Wood floors, deck, Remod., ground floor end unit, pvt. [email protected]. PA: 3BR/1BA. Rancher WILL IMPRESS. GREAT FOR ENTER- TAINING. CONVENIENT LOCATION TO covered parking. $1150 + utils. 650- patios, pool, lush gardens, nr. Stanford, 805 Homes for Rent Midtown location. Quiet street near park. 851-3180 shops, dining. $2500. 650-854-2700 N/P. Avail. 9/1. $2100/mo. Lease. FREEWAYS, 10 MINUTES TO STAN- PA: 1BR ATH: 2BR/1BA robinsonandcompany.com. Agent 650.833.1337 FORD OR ORACLE. MUST SEE IT! Excel. Midtown. Pvt. deck, gardens, Lg sunny yard on w. Ath. cul-de-sac. PLEASE CALL: Bob at: 650-291-7560 815 Rentals Wanted MP: Low Income Senior Housing pool, cov. parking. Utilities incl. N/S/P. Hdwd flr., formal LR, DR, dbl. gar. PA: 3BR/2BA Don’t rent, I buy - $500000 Applications for low income senior hous- From $1195 (650)207-9335. Security syst. MP schools. Gardener. + Bonus Rm. Eichler. FP, Great Yard $4,950 House w/ buy option wanted ing will be accepted for placement on PA: 2BR/1BA Avail. 9/1. $2550. 408/817-7868 w/Grdnr. $2500. Agent, 408-773-0717 the waiting list 8/29/05, 9am-5pm, $1350. McKellar Ln. 856-1194 www.wakpropmgmt.com House Wanted Rental/FullPayment Partridge Kennedy Apts., 817 Partridge Atherton Home W/den & Bonus Rm, 3 BR/3 BA - $4350/mo. PA: 3BR/2BA LIST AT .99%. Visit NetMyNet.Org Ave., Menlo Park, CA. Phone: 650-324- Comfy home w/ living/dining combo, 3160. TYY to voice: 800-735-2929. PA: 2BR/2BA family room w/floor to ceiling windows, RWC: 3BR/2.5BA Need Room! - $ 400-650 Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. Convenient to Stanford spacious eat-in kitchen w/hardwood floors, 2 Open Daily 9am-8pm Near border of 2BR/2BA, private patio, gated court- Need Room! - $ 500-650 MV: 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse frplcs, master suite, new carpet, N/S/P. Atherton. Living room/dining room, yard, pool, D/W, carport, N/S/P. OFFICE SPACE NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!! - $400 Park-like setting, 2 car garage, pool, $2650 incl. gardener. Classic Property eat-in kitchen, family room w/fire- $1495 MOVE IN BONUS Service 650-329-9022 place, all appliances, pool. 125 Kerri W/D. $2000. 408-736-9391 (650)493-4339 PA:4BR/3BA Ct. $3250/mo. obo. Call (work) 650- Updated. Refrigerator, W/D, nr. Mitchell MV: 1 & 2BR It’s a 589-5515 or 650-328-8347 (home) Park. Year Lease. $3000/mo. DON’T MISS OUR [email protected] MOVE IN SPECIALS! HUMMER Receive 1/2 off First full month Residential Property Management We Buy Houses - $$$ From $850/$0 application fee RWC: 4BR/3.5BA Latham Court Apartments GREAT LOCATION RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Sophisticated, executive home ATH bor- 825 Homes/Condos 650/961-6135 Large 1BR/1BA with Den $1300 der. 2 story w/cathedral ceilings, lovely Or Beautiful 1BR/1BA $1695 650 851-7054 No phone yd, $4000/mo. Robinson & Co. 650- for Sale MV: 1BR 854-2700, www.robinsonandcompany. I Buy Residential Properties, 1 BR/1 BA - PA border. Wall-wall carpets, drapes, 2BR/2BA $2295 Air Conditioning, ITSAHUMMER.COM com W/D in unit, Gunn H.S., Nr. Stanford number in the ad? 20 pool. 1 block El Camino. $895 mo. Stanford, 4 BR/3 BA 1895 Ednamary Way. (650)948-8429. 650.320.8500 LA: 4BR/2.5BA GO TO Recently remodelled, furnished house MV: 1BR & 2BR Charming home on a large lot & delight- for rent on Stanford Campus near “dish” ful street. Avail. for 6 month lease. in fall 2005, avail. 9/10/05-1/10/06, LIST AT 1% COMMISSION 1/2 off first month. Second floor, quiet, fogster.com Buyers 2% Cash-Credit. pleasant complex next to park & tennis Lovely hardwood floor & new cook top. $4000/mo obo. $3600. Call Agent, 415-640-3293 [email protected] WDSE: 4+ BR $2.9M cts. Pool, micro, D/W. 1 cat OK. Water & More Than An for contact Kobbeman Properties www.kobbe- garbage incl. $900 mo. & $1100 mo. Address... A Lifestyle LA: 4BR/3.5BA Stanford, 5+ BR/4+ BA man.com 650-208-3157 (650)967-9349. Exec. Home with View. 2 family rooms, information For family or couple $5700 LR, formal DR, Pool. 3 car gar. $7500 MV: 1BR & 2BR mo. Mansell & Co. 650/948-0811 Sunnyvale, 2 BR/1 BA - $1,950.00 Free Dish TV & 1 month free! Quiet, Oak Creek secure complex. Pool/spa, great loc. nr Luxury Apts. PA: 3BR/2BA WDSD: 2BR/1.5BA Los Altos Hills, 4 BR/3.5 BA park, shopping & transporation. 1BR starting from $1465 Quiet loc. LR/DR combo, eat -in Corian Whiskey Hill Rd. Den, W/D, 25’ deck. 27677 Lupine Rd. Open Sun, 8/14 1:30- $900 & $1200 2BR. Irina, (650)969- LINWOOD REALTY INC AEK, carpets, dual pane windows, W/D, Gardener. On 1 acre. Avail. Sep. 15th or 4:30pm, G.Luce 650-566-5343 3300. 2 car attached garage, gardener. N/S/P. short term until - July ‘06. $3000/mo. REAL ESTATE & $2700. 650-494-6208 Neg. 650/851-2826 Los Altos Hills, 4 BR/3.5 BA - ● Spacious studios, 1 & 2 BRS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT $3,260,000 ● PA: 3BR/2BA Short Term Woodside, 1 BR/1 BA - $650mo. MV: Waiting List Open 27 Beautifully landscaped acres SINCE 1970 Contemporary home. Fully furn. Avail. Los Altos Hills, 4 BR/3.5 BA - 1 bedroom Senior Apts. along San Francisquito Creek 9/1-6/30. $2800/mo. N/S/P. Call 809 Shared $3,100,000 ● (650) 851-0919 Central Park Apartments High speed internet access 650.776.8000. Agt. Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $909,000 ● Housing/Rooms 90 Sierra Vista Ave. State of the art Health Club PA: 3BR/3BA Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - 830000 Mountain View, CA 94043 ● Walking distance to Stanford Livermore, 3 BR/2.5 BA LR, FR, sep. studio, newly remodeled. All Areas - Shopping Center Quiet and friendly. 3 bed, 2.5 bath, N/P. $2500/mo. 408-946-0858 or 650- ROOMMATES.COM. Browse hundreds of Mtn. View, 2 BR/2 BA - $184,950 650-964-5600 $2195. (408)821 5787 online listings with photos and maps. ● 948-2135 Netmynet.org, 3 BR/2 BA - $799000 Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Only 5 Pools and 3 Tennis Courts Find your roommate with a click of the Every Thursday 1-4pm Only ● Cardio, Aqua Aerobic & Yoga Los Altos Hills, 5+ BR/4+ BA - $4900 PA: 4BR/2.5BA mouse! Visit: www.Roommates.com. PA:$5,900,000. OLD PALO ALTO. Traditional 2 story with To Open Permanently Classes Los Altos, 3 BR/2 BA - $3,850/mon (AAN CAN) Remodeled PA Estate. Located at all the bells & whisles: chef’s kitchen, lux- Crescent Park w/ new guest house & *Income limits & monthly rents ● 10 minutes from Downtown Palo Alto LA: Shared Housing Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA urious master suite, family rm w/fire- 26,000 sq. ft. lot. Call (510)656-5500 are subject to change w/median ● Fully furnished and accessorized west MP, lg yd, grdnr, no pets, h/w flrs, place, hardwood floors, crown molding. Lrg, quiet home. W/D, grdnr, N/S/P. income of Santa Clara County. units frml DR, lg kit, 650-328-8983 $6000 w/gardener. N/S/P. Classic Share w/ prof M/F. Share BA. $540/mo. Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $545,000 Section 8 Certificates and ● All newly remodeled interiors $2,100/mo Property Services. 650-329-9022 (408)243-7750 Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $990,000. Vouchers Accepted. Open daily 9 to 5:30 Menlo Park, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $ 4800/mon PA: 5BR/3BA Los Altos Hills, 1 BR/1 BA - $900 Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $2,249,500 College Terrace, 1 block from Stanford, Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $787.50/mo 1600 Sandhill Road, P. A. Menlo Park, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $6000/mont close to 101 & 280. Best schools, par- Portola Valley, 4 BR/3 BA - $1,359,000 650 321-1701 tially furnished. Near train. N/P. Avail. Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $600/month MV: 1BR/1BA Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $2100/mo. Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $697,500 Prices subject to change/ 9/12. $2900/mo. 1 yr. lease. 650-322- MV: Room for rent Charming, old-fashioned. Oak flrs., select units only Mountain View, 4 BR/3 BA - $3750/mo 3643 or [email protected] San Carlos, 3 BR/2 BA - $909,000 secluded garden patio, carport, laundry Own bathroom. Must tolerate cats. on premises, small quiet complex. N/P. PA: Studios, 1BR & 2BR PA: 5BR/4BA $600/mo. includes everything but Woodside, 4 BR/4+ BA - $2,996,000 Avail now, $845/mo. Manager, Dntn., quiet, cats OK. Prime location, 1456 Edgewood. Extra phone. 650-969-8619 (650)938-4496 A/C, pool, spa, lndry, gar. MP: 2BR/1BA lg lot. HW flrs. thruout, sun porches, DR, PA: 1 BR in Beaut. Condo 830 Commercial/ 275 Hawthorne. (650)321-6633. Open Daily 9am-8pm full basement. Ideal for outdoor enter- Pool. Bike to Stanford Univ. & California Income Property MV: 2BR/1BA Living room/dining room, fireplace, taining. Gardener incl. Pets poss. $8000 Ave. 650-321-5202 or 650-328-6444 Townhouse-style. Carpets, drapes, Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1895.00 all appliances, gardener included. mo. Avail. 8/1. Linwood Realty, Great downtown location - Below Mark patio. Attractive 14 unit complex on Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA 833 Middle Ave. $2450/mo. obo. 650/851-0919 PA: Attractive furn. room Easy St. Near transp. & park. $1200 $750+sec. dep. incl. lndry facil, kit./DR LOS ALTOS OFFICE SPACE On quiet Everett Ave, in downtown PA. Call owner David Baker: home 650- PA:5BR/3BA Excel. Los Altos location on El Camino at mo. 650/964-1207 Upstairs 1-BR #519: $1150/mo. Year 328-8347, privg, pool + utils. Avail now. (650)494- Elegant, 2 story, historic shingled 6601 Ortega. 700 sqft on 2nd flr, lrg windows, MV: 2BR/1BA lease N/S/P 650-330-6201/-6209 for work 650-589-5515. Professorville home. Walk downtown, 3 offices & recep area, min 6 mo. lease. Very private & quiet near PA/LA. Appt, Virtual Tour: near Stanford, lovely, quiet neighbor- PA: Room $1365. (408)496-6262 ext 4 www.tourfactory.com/226190 hood, best schools. Renovated kit., all Pool, patios in garden setting. Share BA Rosewood flrs., new appliances. Yard. Medical/Dental Office - $1685/mo. $1250 mo. 650/380-4699 Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1895 new appliances, Wolf range, new BAs, w/ male. Pvt ph jack, digital cable, sit-in MP: 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse fresh paint, 2 FPs, decks. Light/charm- kit. FR, W/D, incl utils. $650/mo. MP: Downtown Offices Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA Frplc, hrdwd flrs., wall-wall carpeting, ing w/fenced garden & carport. 10-12 N/S/P/D. (650)320-9003 Wonderful small downtown offices for MV: Waiting List Open Greenhouse I condo. Completely dbl. gar., yard. N/S, N/P. $2000/mo. mo. lease. Avail. 9/1. $8000/mo. incl. rent: remod., avail. now. W/D in unit, over- 650/291-8214 PA: Room 1BR Senior Apartments. gardener & water. 011442079381600 In lg. house. College Terrace. 1 block to 1010 Doyle — 390 s.f. & 90 s.f. 713 sized 1 car gar. $1700 mo. Agent Josie, (UK) [email protected] Santa Cruz — 231s.f. SR Fountains Apts. 415/269-7061. MP: 3BR/2BA Stanford. 1 year lease. $620 mo., 2005 San Ramon Ave., Mtn. View. Charming cottage on quiet Amherst in Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $2575 mo. unfurn. 650/322-3643; email Classic Property Services Palo Alto, Studio North MP w/fireplace, separate storage [email protected] 650-329-9022 Vintage Studio in dntn 4-plex! Pvt Entry, room, carport, W/D, private yard/gar- Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $3400.00 (650)966-1060 Peninsula, 1 BR/1 BA - $500/month MP: Psychotherapy office hwflr, eat-in kit, tub/shwr, prkg, some dener. Freshly painted interior. N/P. Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $5500/mo. Attractive office in building with garden Every Tues. 9am-12pm Only utils. N/S/P Appt: 650-330-6201/-6209 $2250/mo. Avail. Sept. 15. For info & Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $4500/mo setting. Shared waiting room. Prime MP Every Thurs. 1-4pm Only www.tourfactory.com/226190 $1100/ appt. call 415-999-8403 eves. 7-9 810 Cottages for location. $760/mo. (650)328-4446 Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $3000/mo. To Open Permanently. MV: 3BR/1BA Rent NO Capital Gain Tax:NetMyNet.Org Lottery will determine position on Redwood City, 1 BR/1 BA Gardener incl. All new appliances. Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $6,000/mo ATH: 1BR/1BA PA: Downtown waiting list. *Income limits and Westside, Updated, Gated, Move-in Lease. 1095 Burgoyne St. $1850 mo. Stunning guesthouse w/own entry. H/W Palo Alto, 5+ BR/3 BA Prime Suites of 674-1910 sf. On Special. Ph: 650-367-0700 650/967-4041 flrs., D/W, W/D, utils & cable TV incl. monthly rents subject to North PA-Expansive GstHsetoo! University Avenue/High St. near Quiet residential area. Avail. now. N/S. change w/medium income of MV: 3BR/2BA Portola Valley, 2 BR/2 BA - $3,100/mo. Stanford and train. Dramatic atriums, Year lease. Refs. $1700 mo. Agent, Santa Clara Co. Section 8 Pets OK. Hardwood floors & carpet. extensive windows, high ceilings, quality Redwood City, 2 BR/1 BA - $1400. per Redwood City, 3 BR/3 BA - 3200 650/329-6664 Certificates and Vouchers Accepted. frige, close to 85 & 101. Avail. 9/1. finishes. 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(Cal-SCAN) (Cal-SCAN) 1-866-696-5263 (Cal-SCAN $898888 File No. 465046 business as, L.S. & Co., 746 Webster Street, business as, Pocopay, 302 W. El Camino Re- listed herein. The following individual(s) is (are) doing Palo Alto, CA 94301: al, Sunnyvale, CA 94087: This statement was filed with the County business as, Cardinal Hotel, 235 Hamilto LAURENCE L.SPITTERS VISAG SYSTEMS, INC. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301: 1420 Webster Street California 26, 2005. DAHL & DAHL LLC Palo Alto, CA 94301 This business is being conducted by corpo- (PAW August 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 2005) 407 Sherman Ave. Ste C LAURENCE L. SPITTERS JR. ration. Palo Alto, CA 94306 6276 Buff Ct. Registrant has not yet begun to transact California San Jose, CA 95135 business under the fictitious business name(s) Public Notices This business is being conducted by limit- This business is being conducted by gener- ed liability company. al partnership. This business is being conducted by an in- Registrant has not yet begun to transact Registrant began transacting business un- ADVANCE APPRAISAL SERVICES dividual. business under the fictitious business name(s) der the fictitious business name(s) listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant has not yet begun to transact listed herein. herein on January 15, 1966. NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business name(s) This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County File No. 465537 listed herein. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Au- NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL PUBLIC The following individual(s) is (are) doing This statement was filed with the County 27, 2005. gust 5, 2005. MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL business as, Advance Appraisal Services, Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July (PAW August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2005) (PAW August 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 2005) 3135 Stelling Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94303: 12, 2005. REVIEW BOARD KUNG HUANG LEE (PAW August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2005) L.S. & CO. POCOPAY 3135 Stelling Dr. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Palo Alto, CA 94303 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Architectural Review Board Retreat on Monday, August BB AMERICA NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT This business is being conducted by an in- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. 464888 29, 2005 at 10:00 AM, at Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 dividual. File No. 465509 NAME STATEMENT The following individual(s) is (are) doing The following individual(s) is (are) doing Middlefield Road, Palo Alto will include: Registrant has not yet begun to transact File No.465137 business under the fictitious business name(s) The following individual(s) is (are) doing listed herein. business as, BB America, 6939 Chantel 1. Review and adopt the Baylands Master Plan and This statement was filed with the County Court, San Jose, CA 95129: discussion of the South El Camino Real Design Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Au- BARBARA BUZON NOTICE OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING gust 8, 2005. 6939 Chantel Court Guidelines. (PAW August 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 2005) San Jose, CA 95129 of the Palo Alto This business is being conducted by an in- Architectural Review Board If interested parties have any questions regarding the retreat, ALL DAY & NIGHT dividual. please contact the Planning Division at (650) 329-2441. DAY & NIGHT TOWING Registrant has not yet begun to transact Historical Review Board Soda Committee FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious business name(s) NAME STATEMENT listed herein. Please be advised the Architectural Review Board and Histor- ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or File No. 464274 This statement was filed with the County services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who The following individual(s) is (are) doing Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July ic Review Board Sofa Committee shall conduct a meeting on business as, All Day & Night / Day & Night 28, 2005. the following application at 8:00 AM on Thursday September would like information on the City's compliance with the Ameri- Towing, 13165 Monterey Rd. #C, San Martin, (PAW August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2005) 1, 2005 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 250 cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) CA 95046: 329-2550 (voice) THOMAS J. LOPEZ CARDINAL HOTEL Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested per- 13165-C Monterey Rd. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS sons may appear and be heard on this item. or 650-328-1199 (TDD). San Martin, CA 95046 NAME STATEMENT NEW BUSINESS Curtis Williams NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE Public Hearings (Major) Interim Current Planning Manager ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 260 Homer Avenue [05PLN-00098]: Request by RMW Archi- FOR TWO, THREE-YEAR TERMS ENDING tecture & Interiors on behalf of Menlo Equities for major Archi- SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 tectural Review Board/Historic Resources Board review for (Terms of Eschweiler and Maran) NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE construction of a three-story mixed-use development and the UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION rehabilitation of the historic French Laundry and AME Zion NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking Church to provide approximately 35,542 square feet of FOR ONE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING applications for the Architectural Review Board from persons office/retail use, four residential units totaling 8,881 square JUNE 30, 2006 interested in serving a three-year term ending September 30, feet, an underground parking garage with 144 parking spaces, (Terms of Elizabeth Dahlen) 2008. and related site improvements. Environmental Assessment: An Environmental impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking The Architectural Review Board is composed of five members SOFA CAP which included this project. Staff has determined applications for the Utilities Advisory Commission from persons appointed by the City Council who serve without pay. Its goals that the current project is consistent with that evaluated in the interested in an unexpired term ending June 30, 2006. and purposes are to: a) Promote orderly and harmonious de- EIR, and, therefore, no subsequent environmental analysis is velopment of the City; b) Enhance the desirability of residence required. Zone District: AMF (Attached Multiple Family Resi- Eligibility Requirements: The Utilities Advisory Commission is or investment in the City; c) Encourage the attainment of the dential) with MUO (Mixed Use Overlay) Combining District. composed of five members who serve without pay. The Utilit- most desirable use of land and improvements; d) Enhance the ies Advisory Commission shall not be Council Members, offi- desirability of living conditions upon the immediate site or in 820 Ramona Street [05PLN-00000-00097]: Request by cers or employees of the City. Each of the Commission mem- adjacent areas; and e) Promote visual environments which are RMW Architecture & Interiors on behalf of Menlo Equities for bers shall be a utility customer or the authorized representative of high aesthetic quality and variety and which, at the same major Architectural Review/Historic Resources Board review of a utility customer. Four members of the Commission shall at time, are considerate of each other. The Architectural Review for construction of a three-story mixed-use development to all times be residents of the City. Regular meetings are at 7:00 Board is charged with design review of all new construction, provide approximately 6,000 square feet of office, one resi- p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. and changes and additions to commercial, industrial and multi- dential unit totaling approximately 4,500 square feet with a sin- Duties: The Utilities Advisory Commission shall include provid- ple-family projects. gle car garage, and related site improvements. Environmental ing advice on acquisition and development of electric, gas, and Assessment: An Environmental impact Report (EIR) was pre- water resources; joint action projects with other public or pri- Application forms and appointment information are available in pared for the SOFA CAP which included this project. Staff vate entities which involve electric, gas, or water resources; the City Clerk's Office, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto has determined that the current project is consistent with that environmental implications of electric, gas or water utility proj- (Phone: 650-329-2571). evaluated in the EIR, and, therefore, no subsequent environ- ects, conservation and demand management. mental analysis is required. Zone District: CD-S (Commercial Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk's Office is Downtown District Regulations) with (P) Pedestrian Combining Appointment information and application forms are available in 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 25, 2005. If any one of the in- District. the City Clerk's Office, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto cumbents does not reapply, the deadline will be extended to (Phone: 650-329-2571). 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2005. ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who would like information Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk's Office is on the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2005. PALO ALTO RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED. of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (voice) or 650-328-1199 (TDD). DONNA J. ROGERS Curtis Williams DONNA J. ROGERS City Clerk Interim Current Planning Manager City Clerk Page 36 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly SHARP SIX DESIGN 628 Middlefield Rd. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on COULOMB WRANGLERS Palo Alto, CA 94301 July 20, 2005. 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is being conducted by an (PAW August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2005) NAME STATEMENT individual. executed by LUCIA O. MALLARE, A tive will be required to give notice to tion to the petition and shows good File No. 464766 Registrant began transacting business un- WIDOW, dated 07/14/2000 and recorded interested persons unless they have cause why the court should not grant The following individual(s) is (are) doing der the fictitious business name(s) listed WAREHOUSETWO 08/16/00, as Instrument No. 15359765, waived notice or consented to the pro- the authority. business as, Sharp Six Design / Coulomb herein on June 22, 2005. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Book , Page ), of Official Records in posed action.) The independent admin- A HEARING on the petition will be Wranglers, 255 Mountain View Ave., Moun- This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT the office of the County Recorder of Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on File No. 464747 Santa Clara County, State of California, istration authority will be granted un- held on September 21, 2005 at 9:00 tain View, CA 94041: less an interested person files an objec- a.m. in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court JOEL DARNAUER July The following individual(s) is (are) doing will sell on 08/31/2005 at 11:00AM, AT 255 Mountain View Ave. 18, 2005. business as, WarehouseTwo, 1181 Forest THE NORTH MARKET STREET tion to the petition and shows good of California, Santa Clara County, lo- Mountain View, CA 94041 (PAW August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2005) Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301: ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY cause why the court should not grant cated at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, This business is being conducted by an in- KATHLEEN TOMALONIS COURTHOUSE, 190 NORTH MARKET the authority. 95113. dividual. MARK TOMALONIS STREET, SAN JOSE, CA at public A HEARING on the petition will be IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of Registrant has not yet begun to transact SUNWASHED 1181 Forest Ave. auction, to the highest bidder Palo Alto, CA 94301 for cash or check as described below, held on September 19, 2005 at 9:00 the petition, you should appear at the business under the fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a.m. in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court hearing and state your objections or file listed herein. NAME STATEMENT This business is being conducted by hus- payable in full at time of sale, all right, ti- This statement was filed with the County File No. 464627 band & wife. tle, and interest conveyed to and now of California, Santa Clara County, lo- written objections with the court before Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July The following individual(s) is (are) doing Registrant has not yet begun to transact held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the cated at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, the hearing. Your appearance may be in 22, 2005. business as, Sunwashed, 2323 Harvard Street, business under the fictitious business name(s) property situated in said County and 95113. person or by your attorney. (PAW August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2005) Palo Alto, CA 94306: listed herein. State and as more fully described in the IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a EVA FINROW BORN This statement was filed with the County above referenced Deed of Trust. The the petition, you should appear at the contingent creditor of the deceased, you 2323 Harvard Street Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July street address and other common SMALL BUSINESS GROUP MEDIA 22, 2005. designation, if any, of the real property hearing and state your objections or file must file your claim with the court and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Palo Alto, CA 94306 This business is being conducted by an in- (PAW August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2005) described above is purported to be: 1892 written objections with the court before mail a copy to the personal representa- NAME STATEMENT SAN LUIS AVENUE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, the hearing. Your appearance may be in tive appointed by the court within four File No. 464479 dividual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact YOUR SUPPER CLUB CA, 94043. The undersigned Trustee person or by your attorney. months from the date of first issuance The following individual(s) is (are) doing disclaims any liability for any business as, Small Business Group Media, business under the fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a of letters as provided in section 9100 listed herein. NAME STATEMENT incorrectness of the street ad- 628 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301: dress and other common designation, if contingent creditor of the deceased, you of the California Probate Code. The KAREEM DANISH This statement was filed with the County File No. 465427 The following individual(s) is (are) doing any, shown herein. The total amount of must file your claim with the court and time for filing claims will not expire business as, Your Supper Club, 2120 Bow- the unpaid balance with interest thereon mail a copy to the personal representa- before four months from the hearing doin Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306: of the obligation secured by the property tive appointed by the court within four date noticed above. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BARBARA HARVIE to be sold plus reasonable estimated months from the date of first issuance YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept of the Palo Alto 2120 Bowdoin Street costs, expenses and advances at the of letters as provided in section 9100 by the court. If you are a person inter- Palo Alto, CA 94306 time of the initial publication of the Notice of the California Probate Code. The ested in the estate, you may file with Planning & Transportation LUCINDA TATMAN of Sale is $496,320.27. It is possible that 2130 Bowdoin Street at the time of sale the opening bid may time for filing claims will not expire the court a Request for Special Notice Commission Palo Alto, CA 94306 be less than the total indebtedness due. before four months from the hearing (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- This business is being conducted by an in- In addition to cash, the Trustee will date noticed above. ventory and appraisal of estate assets or dividual. accept cashier's checks drawn on a state YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept of any petition or account as provided Registrant has not yet begun to transact or national bank, a check drawn by a by the court. If you are a person inter- in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commis- business under the fictitious business name(s) state or federal credit union, or a check ested in the estate, you may file with quest for Special Notice form is availa- sion shall conduct a meeting at 7:00 PM Wednesday, August listed herein. drawn by a state or federal savings and This statement was filed with the County loan association, savings association, or the court a Request for Special Notice ble from the court clerk. 31, 2005 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 250 Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Au- savings bank specified in Section 5102 (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- Attorney for Petitioner: Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested per- gust 4, 2005. of the Finan-cial Code and authorized to ventory and appraisal of estate assets or /s/ J. Ronald Hershberger SBN 033846 sons may appear and be heard on these items. (PAW August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2005) do business in this state. Said sale will of any petition or account as provided Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- 245 Lytton Ave. #300, without covenant or warranty, express or All correspondence relating to any of the agenda items be- implied, regarding title, possession or quest for Special Notice form is availa- Palo Alto, CA 94301 low or non-agenda items, which were not received by the 997 Other Legals encumbrances, to satisfy the ble from the court clerk. (650) 327-4200 indebtedness secured by said Deed of Attorney for Petitioner: (PAW August 12, 17, 19, 2005) 2:00 PM deadline for inclusion into Commission packets ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Trust, advances thereunder, with interest SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF /s/ DAVID BUTLER, JR. on the Friday preceding the meeting date, need to be re- as provided, and the un- CALIFORNIA 305 San Bruno Avenue West, ceived before 5:00 PM on the date of the meeting for distri- paid principal of the Note secured by FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA San Bruno, CA 94066-3526 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE said Deed of Trust with interest thereon bution to staff and Commission members. No. 105CV046398 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF as provided in said Note, plus fees, (650) 873-3750 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: (PAW August 10, 12, 17, 2005) CALIFORNIA Interested persons may appear and be heard. Staff re- charges and expenses of the Trustee FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Petitioner PEGGY XI-WEN, ZHANG and of the trusts created by said Deed of ports for agendized items are available via the City's main No. 105CV044851 filed a petition with this court for a de- Trust. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: website at www.cityofpaloalto.org under Agendas/Mi- cree changing names as follows: PEG- DATED: 08/07/2005 ReconTrust Compa- NOTICE OF PETITION TO Petitioner STEVEN GABRIEL nutes/Reports and also at the Planning Division Front GY XI-WEN, ZHANG to PEGGY ny, N.A. 5898 CONDOR DRIVE, MP-88 ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MOORPARK, CA 93021 Phone: (800) HAYES HORTON filed a petition with Desk, 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the Friday pre- CHANG. GLADYS R. BLAND this court for a decree changing names 281 8219, Sale Information (805) 578- 1-05-PR-157911 THE COURT ORDERS that all per- 6618 By: Trustee's Sale Officer Re- as follows: STEVEN GABRIEL ceding the meeting date. Copies will be made available at To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, the Development Center should City Hall be closed on the sons interested in this matter shall ap- conTrust Company, N.A. is a debt collec- HAYES HORTON to STEVEN GA- pear before this court at the hearing in- tor attempting to collect a debt. Any infor- contingent creditors and persons who 9/80 Friday. BRIEL HAYES-WILLIAMS. dicated below to show cause, if any, mation obtained will be used for that pur- may otherwise be interested in the will THE COURT ORDERS that all per- why the petition for change of name pose. ASAP713393 PAW 8/10, 8/17, or estate, or both, of GLADYS R. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 8/24 sons interested in this matter shall ap- should not be granted. BLAND, also known as GLADYS J. pear before this court at the hearing in- BLAND, GLADYS JEANETTE RAD- 1. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair NOTICE OF HEARING: September dicated below to show cause, if any, 27, 2005, 8:45 a.m., Room: 107 Superi- NOTICE OF PETITION TO DING BLAND, & GLADYS BLAND. why the petition for change of name UNFINISHED BUSINESS: or Court of California, County of Santa ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: A PETITION FOR PROBATE has should not be granted. Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA MARVIN HAMILTON been filed by : RICHARD D. BLAND Other Items. NOTICE OF HEARING: October 18, 95113. 1-05-PR-157905 & RONALD J. BLAND in the Superior 2005, 8:45 a.m., Room 107. Superior Court of California, County of SANTA 2. Discussion on Further Topics for the Joint Study A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Court of California, County of Santa CAUSE shall be published at least once contingent creditors and persons who CLARA. Session with City Council. Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA each week for four successive weeks may otherwise be interested in the will THE PETITION FOR PROBATE 95113. prior to the date set for hearing on the or estate, or both, of MARVIN HAM- requests that RICHARD D. BLAND & A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW NEW BUSINESS: petition in the following newspaper of ILTON. RONALD J. BLAND be appointed as Public Hearings. CAUSE shall be published at least once general circulation, printed in this A PETITION FOR PROBATE has personal representative to administer each week for four successive weeks county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY been filed by : JOSEPH ALAN JEST- the estate of the decedent. prior to the date set for hearing on the 3. 4243 Manuela Avenue* - Request by VelociTel, on Date: August 3, 2005 ER in the Superior Court of California, THE PETITION requests the dece- behalf of Aldersgate Methodist Church, for a petition in the following newspaper of /s/ Thomas C. Edwards County of SANTA CLARA. dent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad- general circulation, printed in this Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT THE PETITION FOR PROBATE mitted to probate. The will and any co- county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY. (1) one 45-foot, 20-inch diameter, monopole with six requests that JOSEPH ALAN JESTER dicils are available for examination in Date: July 12, 2005 telecommunications antennas concealed within the (PAW August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2005) be appointed as personal representative the file kept by the court. /s/ Thomas C. Edwards top region, (2) two associated equipment cabinets, to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT THE PETITION requests the dece- to administer the estate under the Inde- and (3) fencing and landscape improvements in the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. dent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad- pendent Administration of Estates Act. parking lot area of the existing church and landscape 05-01015 Doc ID #00030459722005N Ti- (PAW July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2005) tle Order No. 05-8-003967 Investor/In- mitted to probate. The will and any co- (This authority will allow the personal improvements in the parking lot area of the existing surer No. 57601944 APN No. 150-13- dicils are available for examination in representative to take many actions church. The proposed service provider is Cingular 069 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A the file kept by the court. without obtaining court approval. Be- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Wireless. Zone District: R-1(20,000). Environmental DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/14/2000. THE PETITION requests authority fore taking certain very important ac- SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- CALIFORNIA Assessment: Exempt from the California to administer the estate under the Inde- tions, however, the personal representa- FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE tive will be required to give notice to Environmental Quality Act per section 15303. SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU pendent Administration of Estates Act. No. 105CV045508 NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA- (This authority will allow the personal interested persons unless they have TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 4. Zoning Ordinance Update - Amendment to TURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST representative to take many actions waived notice or consented to the pro- Petitioner MOLLY LUCINDA RAUB- 18.04.030 (65) Gross Floor Area (Adopted Low YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- without obtaining court approval. Be- posed action.) The independent admin- ER filed a petition with this court for a YER." Notice is hereby given that Re- fore taking certain very important ac- istration authority will be granted un- decree changing names as follows: Density Residential Definition) and related conTrust Company, N.A., as duly appoint- tions, however, the personal representa- less an interested person files an objec- MOLLY LUCINDA RAUBER to ed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust references in the Single Family Residential Chapter MOLLY LUCINDA ROSE. 18.12.040 Table 3: Summary of Gross Floor Area for THE COURT ORDERS that all per- Low Density Residential Districts, requiring that sons interested in this matter shall ap- carports, including those that are completely open on CITY OF PALO ALTO pear before this court at the hearing in- three or more sides shall count towards gross floor dicated below to show cause, if any, area for low density residential homes. NOTICE OF DIRECTOR'S HEARING why the petition for change of name should not be granted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 27, 2005 NOTICE OF HEARING: October 11, 2005, 8:45 a.m., Room: 107, Superior NEXT MEETING: September 14, 2005. Court of California, County of Santa To be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday September 1, 2005 in the Palo Alto City Council Conference Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA Questions. If interested parties have any questions regarding Room, Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. 95113. the above applications, please contact the Planning Division at A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW Documents related to these items may be inspected by the public as follows: (650) 329-2441. The files relating to these items are available CAUSE shall be published at least once Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday...... 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. each week for four successive weeks for inspection weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 Wednesday...... 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. prior to the date set for hearing on the PM. Audio tapes are available at 329-2440 and video tapes of at the City of Palo Alto's Development Center, 285 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. petition in the following newspaper of meetings are available at the City Cable Desk at 329-2206. general circulation, printed in this This public meeting is televised live on Government Access county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY Channel 26. 1531 Hamilton Avenue [05PLN-00133]: Public hearing requested by Steve & Laurie Mullen and Date: July 21, 2005 Pete & Nicki Moffat for the application by Gary Ahern on behalf of David Yen and Fanny Ching /s/ Thomas C. Edwards ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or for Individual Review to allow the construction of a new two-story residence. Zoning: R-1. Envi- JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who ronmental Assessment: Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act per section 15301. would like information on the City's compliance with the Ameri- (PAW Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 2, 2005) cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) Steve Emslie 329-2550 (voice) or (650) 328-1199 (TDD). Director of Planning and Community Environment PALO ALTO WEEKLY *** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices are PLACE YOUR PUBLIC Steve Emslie, Planning Director available in the Council Chambers and Council Conference Room, Sign language interpreters NOTICES WITH US! Joseph Kott, Chief Planning Official will be provided upon request with 72 hours advance notice. 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Barbara Sawyer 325.6161 Perfect loc. on quite str, great floor plan. Back close to shopping & dining. yard with fruit trees & covered patio. Close to Distinguished style. Exceptional! Anne Wilson 328.5211 EICHLER CHARMER $1,150,000 John & Janet Dore/Jim McCahon 324.4456 5 BR 2 BA Close proximity to Midtown 85,101, Hospital. MOUNTAIN VIEW Shopping Center, Excellent Schools.Eat-in kit, Ed Bilis 328.5211 LUXURIOUS PERSONAL RESORT DR & LR w/2 sided wood burning frplc.Hrdwd $11,650,000 WONDERFUL MV NEIGHBORHOOD flrs,lndscpd yards, & newer roof. 5 BR 6 full BA + 2 half Custom designed & $1,189,000 Prieto Team 325.6161 WOODSIDE uniquely private 2 year old estate on 3 levels w/ 3 BR 2 BA Desirable St. along Los Altos Border. LOADS OF LIGHT-GROUND FLR $569,000 every amenity & separate quest & pool houses All new appliances,recessed lighting,hardwd CENTRAL WOODSIDE $11,500,000 on 1.52 acre in central Atherton. floor, Duel pane win,sliding doors. Back yard 2 BR 2 BA One level condo, close proximity to train, El Camino, YMCA,Stanford, & excellent 5 BR 6.5 BA Beautiful home with soaring ceil- Tom LeMieux 323.7751 prof. landscaped. ings. Designer touches throughout. 2 fireplaces, Ed Bilis 328.5211 PA schools. In unit W & D, secure parking. Geraldine Asmus 325.6161 wood flooring, wonderful kitchen/ family room. CUSTOM BUILT ESTATE $5,950,000 TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT! $895,000 Great community! 6 BR 4 BA Spectacular two story estate home 4 BR 2 BA 10,000sf(approx)lot. Each house has NOT ON MARKET FOR 46 YRS $3,790,000 Erika Demma 323.7751 only 6 yrs old. Private & serene 1 ac of park-like 2 BR/1 BA w/ separate gardens, lawn, & patio 4 BR 3.5 BA Cres. Pk. home w/lg rms, hi ceil- grounds, easy access to Palo Alto & Menlo space for each. Close proximity to downtown ings. Den, lib, 2 car garage, kit w/eating area WOODSIDE ESTATE $6,495,000 Park. Pool & sport ct. Mt. View. plus sitting rm or brkfst rm, 2 frplcs, 2 patios + Scott Dancer 851.2666 Paul Engel 325.6161 4 BR 5.5 BA Hidden down a private country a veranda. lane is this approx. 3+ acre Woodside estate Nancy Caldwell 325.6161 STUNNING, ATHERTON ESTATE $3,950,000 WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY! $868,888 with 2 story home, guest house, shop/barn, ten- 4 BR 3 BA Elegant L/R w/vltd ceilings, formal 2 BR 1 BA This is a charming home w/a large CHARMING HOMES $2,750,000 nis court and acres of lawns. DR. Gourmet kit w/granite countertops over- lot. It has spacious livingroom with fireplace, 2 Charming homes on apprx 7500sf.1815 is Scott Dancer 851.2666 looking FR, gorgeous yard w/pool & views. seperate dining room. Two decks and an office,2 3BD/3BA w/mstr suite, frmal DR, hdwd flrs. Guest house. Las Lomitas schls car attached garage. 1821 is 3BD/2BA w/timeless arch detail. Shown Nargis Sadruddin 328.5211 CENTRAL WOODSIDE $2,895,000 Keri Nicholas 323.7751 by appt. only. 3 BR 2 BA Stunning Bay Area vws from this 3 DUPLEX-2 SEPARATE HOMES! $769,000 Zach Trailer 325.6161 ac parcel. Ideal opportunity to remodel/rebuild. EAST PALO ALTO 2 Separate Homes on One Large Lot. Both 2/1. OLD PA ENGLISH STYLE $1,696,000 Horse property w/5 stall barn. Excellent Nice Garden. Priced to Sell. Woodside Schools. Leslie Pappas 325.6161 4 BR 3 BA Located on one of PA’s finest streets NEW LISTING! $649,950 this remodeled 2 story is just steps from Walter Diane Rothe 851.2666 4 BR 2 BA Large home 4bd/2bth, hardwood LOS ALTOS SCHOOLS (K-12) $598,000 Hays and Rinconada Park. Gleaming hrwd flrs. floors, LR w/fireplace, large kitchen, long drive- 2 BR 2.5 BA Light & Bright 2/2.5 in Beamed LR ceilings SIMPLY VIEWTIFUL! $2,495,000 way. desirable”Crossing”comm.Berbercarpet,spa- Leannah Hunt 325.6161 5 BR 3.5 BA Views from deck, pool, most Amelia Middel 324.4456 cious mstr suitevaulted ceiling,hardwd flrs in kitchen&FR. Pool,jacuzzi & play area. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! $1,270,000 rooms. Contemporary home. End of cul-de-sac Grace Feng 328.5211 Investment opportunity. 4 units - 2BR/1BA each. in Woodside Hills. Main level bed/bath. Move-in LOS ALTOS Recent paint, carpet, windows and appliances. condition. BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED CONDO $469,000 John Spiller 324.4456 Nancy Goldcamp 325.6161 CDS WITH 2 PARKS $1,250,000 2 BR 2 BA Laminate flrs*fireplace*Private bal- 4 BR 3 BA home on street that begins & ends cony*Updated kit and baths*New THIS IS A 10! $939,000 w/a park. Includes 1 BR/1BA w/separate kitchen windows*Master suite*Walk-in closet*2 spaces 3 BR 2 BA This is a 10! 3 Br/2 Ba downtown STUNNING CUSTOM VIEW HOME and FR. Hardwood floors. Separate work/stor- in garage*Pool & tennis*Assn dues $310 condo with only 1 shared wall. 4 balconies, lots $1,595,000 age shed w/screened patio. Kathy Nicosia/Colleen Cooley 323.7751 & lots of windows, unique architecture. Secure 4 BR 4.5 BA Awesome canyon-ocean view! Owen Halliday 325.6161 building, elevator. Beautiful lg 2-level custom home on 5+ ac in STUNNING REMODEL $319,000 majestic forest. So private and less than 15 1 BR 1 BA Harwood floors, new kitchen & appli- Lynne Mercer 325.6161 LOS ALTOS HILLS mins to 280. Vtour:seeitbuyit.com ances, new bath, great MV location. Perfect for DRAMA. MOVE RIGHT IN. $739,000 Jeanne Wangsness/Molly Clough 323.7751 1st time homebuyers. 2 BR 2.5 BA Multi-level townhouse with patio, VILLA ON THE HILL $7,888,888 Zach Trailer 325.6161 laundry area, attached two car garage and air- 5 BR 4 full BA + 2 half Breathtaking views! conditioning near Midtown shops. PEACEFUL TRANQUILITY! $1,495,000 Unique design, state of the art amenities. PALO ALTO Nancy Goldcamp 325.6161 3 BR 2 BA Spacious LR w/wood burning stove, Theater, library, gorgeous swimming pool, TRADITIONAL OLD PA HOME $4,250,000 hrdwd flrs. Sep. studio, woodshop & vegetable sauna, wine cellar, exquisite landscaping. 5 BR 3 BA Stately 2 story home on Coleridge REDWOOD CITY garden. Master Suite w/private balcony over- Elena Talis 325.6161 Ave. Remodeled in 2003 this home features looking bckyrd meadow. state of the art family kitchen, separate dining FABULOUS 1920’S SPANISH! $1,049,000 Brendan Leary 325.6161 STUNNING BAY VIEWS $4,995,000 room, and sunroom. 4 BR 3 BA Incredible 1920’s spanish 5 BR 4 BA Extensively remodeled home on Alan & Nicky Loveless 325.6161 hm.Charming details throughout! Picture mold- nearly 4 ac w/fine finishes throughout. Grand, ing,hwd flooring, gorgeous stone FP in LR. spacious living areas. resort-like grounds PALO ALTO CLASSIC $3,695,000 Maple cabinets & granite counter. w/pool. Palo Alto schools. 4 BR 3.5 BA Approx 15,000SF lot in prime Wendi Selig-Aimonetti 328.5211 MENLO PARK . EL CAMINO Hanna Shacham 324.4456 Crescent Pk. Gracious living areas. Large FR, DR & LR all w/vaulted ceilings & FP. Library CONTRACTOR SPECIAL $695,000 324.4456 SECLUDED OASIS IN HILLS! $3,295,000 office attrium & artist studio 2 BR 1.5 BA Contractor or Handyman special. 4 BR 3.5 BA Close to village! Master Suite with Hanna Shacham 324.4456 SFH on large 7,700 square foot lot. Zoned for MENLO PARK . SANTA CRUZ marble fireplace, walk-in closets & deck. Master RECENTLY REBUILT! $3,295,000 duplex. Build two units or remodel existing home. Bath has tub with jets. Landscaped gardens, 5 BR 3 BA Spacious bkyrd, gourmet kit, spiral 323.7751 Susie Dews 323.7751 pool, & spa. staircase. Suite w/priv. balcony, 2-sided fire- Brendan Leary 325.6161 place. Refinished basement w/den, wet bar, COTTAGE STYLE HOME $559,000 PALO ALTO . DOWNTOWN great room 2 BR 1 BA Near commute routes, 2-beds, 1-full 325.6161 GORGEOUS C-D-S PROPERTY $2,999,000 Brendan Leary 325.6161 bath, eat-in kitchen leads to roomy backyard. 1- 5 BR 4.5 BA Stunning 2 stry foyer with hrdwd car garage detached. Original owner main- flrs. Loc. at end of a Cul-de-sac, swimming BEAUTIFUL REMODELED HOME$2,150,000 PALO ALTO . MIDTOWN 4 BR 2.5 BA Outstanding gourmet kit, FR tained, lot approx. 6000sf pool, 3 car garage, remodeled kitchen with sub- Maria Prieto 325.6161 zero components. BBQ area. w/french doors leading to a lovely yard. Formal 328.5211 Sam Ainceri & Garrett Mock 325.6161 DR & study. By appt only. Pls. call Tasneem Fatima 650-752-0793 SAN CARLOS LOS ALTOS HILLS: $2.5M $2,500,000 Taz Fatima 325.6161 VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! $999,995 2-story approx 3400sf on approx 2.7acres. MOUNTAIN VIEWS! $1,650,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Elegant home in San Carlos hills Remod MBA, fresh paint, wine cellar, office, lrg 4 BR 2 BA Stanford home for Stanford employ- features formal entry foyer. Spacious rooms multi-purpose rm, FRPLC, barn & arena, 2-car ees only. Large rooms,lots of storage, and big and state of the art kitchen. Spectacular views CALL US FOR ALL carport & deck bonus room! from indoors and out. YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS John P. Lauer 325.6161 Pat Jordan 325.6161 Lynne Mercer 325.6161 800.558.4443 Page 40 • Wednesday, August 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly