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Woodside fire chief closes out 33 years of firefighting | Page 12 THE HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR MENLO PARK, ATHERTON, PORTOLA VALLEY AND WOODSIDE MARCH 16, 2011 | VOL. 46 NO. 29 WWW.THEALMANACONLINE.COM Too much Portola Valley school struggles to find the right tech? balance of technology in ?the classroom ➢ Section 2 IMPRESSIVE EUROPEAN ELEGANCE in the HEART of ATHERTON s 'ROUND UPRENOVATIONBY#HESLER#ONSTRUCTION s 3INGLE LEVELmOORPLANWITHBEDROOMSANDBATHS INTHEMAINRESIDENCE s 'UESTHOUSEWITHBEDROOM lTNESSCENTER BATHS ANDKITCHEN s !PPROXIMATELY SQUAREFEETPERSELLER s !LMOSTONEACREWITHPOOLANDSPAINAVERYPRIVATESETTING s %XCELLENT-ENLO0ARKSCHOOLS /FFEREDAT Scott Dancer 650.529.2454 scottdancer.com represented by Scott Dancer DRE# 00868362 2969 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062 Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. 2 N The Almanac NMarch 16, 2011 UPFRONT VOICE STUDIO OF MAUREEN H. FROMME “Training Singers for Life” Techniques that are based on good vocal health. Experienced singer and teacher has current openings for beginning and advanced students in Menlo Park area. Complimentary Introductory Lesson 35 years of performing & teaching - ‘bel canto’ approach M.M. - Vocal Performance, Manhattan School of Music Presently - Music Director, Bethany Lutheran Church, Menlo Park #ONTACTsMHFROMME YAHOOCOM Wednesday, March 16 Thursday, March 17 Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac New look Designer Natasha Kafai, left, and Katelynn Degnan, center, take one last look at model Laura Stelma before the green fashion show at Woodside High School on Friday, March 11. Natasha’s design won for most popular outfit among students. Japanese firefighters fly back to Japan Twelve Japanese firefighters is next in line from the Western earthquake and tsunami, Chief who spent last week training Region to go to Japan if they are Schapelhouman said. with the Menlo Park Fire Pro- needed, the chief said. Teams from around the world tection District were able to fly The Japanese firefighters fin- come to Menlo Park’s training back to Japan on Friday and ished their training program facility, the Baylands Struc- Saturday, March 11-12, accord- Friday and gathered at the Oasis tural Collapse Training Center, ing to district fire Chief Harold in Menlo Park to observe their located on the northern side of Schapelhouman. the Bayfront Express- There had been a way, along the western plan for two of them side of the Dumbarton to remain behind to The Japanese firefighters were Bridge behind a PG&E lay groundwork for temporarily stranded here after electrical substation. the another group of There they Japanese firefighters Thursday’s earthquake and tsunami in learn rescue opera- coming in for train- Japan forced flights to be canceled. tions from its staff, ing, but that training which has responded has been canceled, to disasters ranging Chief Schapelhouman said. graduation. They like American from floods to earthquakes to The Japanese firefighters were hamburgers, pizza and beer, and terrorist attacks, Chief Schapel- temporarily stranded here after throwing the peanut shells on houman said. Breakfast Served ‘til 2:00pm Every Day Thursday’s earthquake and tsu- the floor, the chief said. “We take those lessons and nami in Japan forced flights to The graduation ceremony teach them not just what’s in a Try Our Most Popular: be canceled. and photographs sessions were book, but make it real for them,” Alice’s Omelette A local urban search and res- “pretty emotional,” the chief he said. “We teach them to adapt cue team, known as Task Force said. and overcome situations, and Three egg omelette with avocado, apple wood smoked bacon, 3, which includes firefighters Some of the trainees are from what they need to know before swiss cheese & tomato, served with hash browns & toast from the Menlo Park district, areas of Japan affected by the and during them.” Ducati 2 French toast, 2 eggs and 2 slices of apple wood smoked bacon Smoked Salmon Benedict CALLING ON THE ALMANAC Smoked salmon on an English muffin topped with poached egg and hollandaise sauce THE ALMANAC (ISSN 1097-3095 and USPS 459370) is published every Wednesday by Embarcadero Media, Newsroom: 223-6525 N E-mail news, information, obituaries 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025- Newsroom fax: 223-7525 and photos (with captions) to: 6558. 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Only a 10 minute drive up the hill of WoodsidesLocal Family Owned March 16, 2011 N The Almanac N3 Sale Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 19 On Sale Grocery CLOVER ORGANIC FAT $ 19 FREE MILK 2 1/2 GALLON – ALSO WHOLE – 2% REDUCED – 1% LOWFAT WOODSIDEÊUÊÎä£xÊ7`Ã`iÊ,>`ÊUÊÈxänx££x££Ê PORTOLA VALLEYÊUÊ{{ÓäÊ«iÊ,>`ÊUÊÈxänx££Ç££ KERRY GOLD PURE "«iÊÈ\ÎäÊÊn* IRISH BUTTER $239 Fresh Produce Deli Department 8 OZ. St. Patty's Day ¢ Celebrate GUINNESS DRAUGHT $ 49 CABBAGE 49 1 lb 14 OZ. – PLUS CALIF. REDEEM VALUE Long $ 99 T.G.I. FRIDAY'S STUFFED ASPARAGUS 1 JALAPEÑOS $ 49 lb with Robert’s own Corned Beef & Cabbage. 2 Meal includes carrots and potatoes 8 OZ. – ALSO CHICKEN WINGS Vine Ripe $ 79 VIVA WHITE CLUSTER TOMATOES 1 Only $6.99 lb lb BIG ROLL TOWELS $ 99 We also have an assortment of Shamrock Cookies! From Chile ¢ 6 PACK 9 COMICE PEARS 99 lb WINE SPECIALS Meat and Seafood 2009 SOJOURN PINOT NOIRS $ 49 This is truly the watershed vintage for Sojourn Pinots! 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WOODSIDE COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM 2011 Schedule of Events & Classes Classes Run Year Round Yoga At Independence Hall & Exercise Classes Woodside Village Church Classes Yoga – Weekday mornings and Wednesday evening. Exercise Classes – Monday & Friday mornings. Yoga Classes are currently filled…Call to be added to waiting list. Events February - Broomball May 7th– May Day Fun Run March –Adult Basketball June thru Aug. – Co-Ed Softball April –June - W-Ball – 4-6 year olds End of the Summer – Barn Dance Numerous other fun events – To register for classes & upcoming events: Call - Linda Martin – (Registrar) (650) 851-3534 For detailed information go to: www.WoodsideRec.com 4 N The Almanac NMarch 16, 2011 M ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY Menlo Park grows while neighbors shrink ■ Census data for 2010 Atherton 2010 2000 Change Menlo Park 2010 2000 Change Portola Valley 2010 2000 Change Woodside 2010 2000 Change tracks demographic Total Population 6,914 7,194 -3.9% Total Population 32,026 30,785 +4.0% Total Population 4,353 4,462 -2.4% Total Population 5,287 5,352 -1.2% shifts in local towns. Asian 911 704 +29.4% Asian 3,157 2,201 +43.4% Asian 242 178 +36.0% Asian 332 267 +24.3% Black or Black or Black or Black or By Sandy Brundage African American 75 50 +50.0% African American 1,551 2,163 -28.3% African American 12 18 -33.3% African American 23 20 +15.0% Almanac Staff Writer Latino 268 200 +34.0% Latino 5,902 4,803 +22.9% Latino 175 149 +17.4% Latino 243 232 +4.7% White 5,565 6,141 -9.4% White 22,494 22,274 +0.9% White 3,960 4,146 -4.5% White 4,717 4,828 -2.3% hile Menlo Park’s popu- Note: Racial and ethnic populations may overlap. Source: U.S. Census Bureau lation grew by 4 percent Wduring the past 10 years, the population may be growing Almanac. “Third, there has been Planning Commission and the result is nothing. I am sure there neighboring towns Atherton, Por- slower than expected. little to no real new development City Council, but it is ‘referended’ are a few folks who are pleased tola Valley, and Woodside lost resi- “First, this is an infill com- in areas of obvious opportunity in an ugly confrontation between with nothing, but I think most see dents, according to data released munity, so there’s less physical and that is a direct result of the developer interests and com- this as a major disappointment.” March 8. room to expand. Second, the city’s political culture.” munity preservation concerns,” The racial makeup of all four Saying he wasn’t sure if 4 per- past decade has witnessed two He pointed to the Derry project.