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Atherton Regional ■ Council OKs building department’s overhaul ■ New maps show hazard zones for liquefaction, plan. Page 8 landslides. Page 5 Is your Menlo Park People addiction ■ Do residents still want a new gym? Page 5 ■ Incumbent, newcomer vie for 21st Assembly hurting ■ Deal is close on expanding Stanford Park District seat. Page 7 Hotel. Page 10 ■ Atherton resident Rob Walker interview key anyone? players in microprocessor history. Page 12 Woodside ■ Palo Alto firm makes offer on Steve Jobs’ his- Artscene toric house. Page 13 ■ Menlo Park film shows how thousands of Ira- nian Shiites face fear and death to visit shrine in Iraq. Cover, Section 2

Also Inside On the cover HE SEQUOIA CENTER helps families recover the Calendar ...... 36 Father Egon Javor, a founder of Woodside Priory balance in their lives from the effects of abusing alcohol Editorial ...... 30 School in Portola Valley, will take part in the 50th T Letters ...... 30 anniversary celebration of the Priory at Founders and other drugs. Our services are offered in a warm and caring Obituaries ...... 25-27 Day on Nov. 11. The photograph is courtesy of environment by trained staff dedicated to helping individuals Police Calls ...... 27 Eva Soos. The Almanac’s special report on private gain control over their lives. schools starts on Page 16. The Sequoia Center is licensed through –Call today 1-800-997-5504 CALLING ON THE ALMANAC the State of California to deliver: to schedule a free, conﬁ dential assessment with one Medical Detoxiﬁ cation The Almanac offices are at 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025. THE ALMANAC (ISSN 1097-3095 and USPS 459370) is • of our Specialists. published every Wednesday by Embarcadero Publishing Outpatient Treatment (Day & Evening) For Classified ads, call 854-0858 ■ E-mail news to (no photos please): Co., 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025- • [email protected] 4455. Periodicals Postage Paid at Menlo Park, CA and at THE For all other calls, phone 854-2626 additional mailing offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general • Residential Treatment News: Ext. 213 ■ E-mail news photos with captions to: circulation for San Mateo County, the Almanac is delivered sequoia free to homes in Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and • Integrated Behavioral Health CENTER Display advertising: Ext. 233 [email protected] ■ Woodside. Voluntary subscriptions for $30 per year or $50 per Programs /Partial Hospitalization CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES Fax: 854-0677 E-mail letters to the editor to: 2 years are welcome from residents of the above circulation [email protected] area. Subscription rates for businesses and for residents of /Day Treatment 650 Main Street, Redwood City other communities is $50 per year and $80 for two years. 2660 Solace Place, Suite A, Mountain View POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Almanac, P.O. 800-997-5504 • www.sequoiacenter.com To request free delivery, or stop delivery, of The Almanac in zip code 94025, 94027, Box 7008, Menlo Park, CA 94026-7008. Copyright ©2006 by 94028 and the Woodside portion of 94062, call 854-2626. Embarcadero Publishing Co., All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. HEALTH • HOPE • RECOVERY October 25, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 3 It’s Swiss Fondue Cheeses A TOWN MARKET PLACE NOW at Roberts 3015 WOODSIDE ROAD Fall! Have Arrived!!! WOODSIDE, CA 94062 S USHI Made Fresh Daily 650-851-1511 Swiss Raclette . . . melt & serve with $ 59 Wishing EveryoneEveryone Open 6:30AM - 8PM boiled potatoes and cornichons! . . . 12 lb. a VeryVery Happy Happy!!! Sale Dates: October 25, 26, 27, 28 Appenzeller . . . $ 39 Halloween www.robertsmarket.com a fruity cheese washed with wine! . . . 16 lb. Special AGED GRUYERE . . . SAVE $1.00/lb $ 98 . . . aged in caves in the city of Gruyere!!! lb. Jack-O-Lantern 12 ¢ PUMPKINS 29 lb. Always Fresh $ ORGANIC SPRING MIX 2.99lb. Tart and Tasty $ SIERRA BEAUTY APPLES 1.29ea. Sweet Juicy ¢ COMICE PEARS 99 lb.

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4 ■ The Almanac ■ October 25, 2006 Short takes

M ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY No stone left unturned? An eagle-eyed Atherton resident says he spotted a Do residents still want a new gym? delegation from the county civil grand jury departing ■ Public asked to Atherton’s town offices prioritize recreation with an armful of audit reports about the town’s spending. building department. By Rory Brown If the grand jury is indeed Almanac Staff Writer looking into the embattled building department, it selling point of Mea- should have no shortage sure T, the $38 million of reading material. So far, Abond measure passed by three internal audits and Menlo Park voters in 2001, was a personnel investigation the promise of a new Burgess have been conducted by the Gym. town. But a new gym is estimated to cost between $7.2 million and $8.4 Courtesy Menlo Park Department of Public Works million, and the next issuance of A new gym could be the next project funded by Measure T, the parks and recreation bond measure passed in 2001. You really can find bonds from Measure T is expected anything on eBay to garner just $7.1 million. ■ MENLO PARK schedule of public workshops The workshops are scheduled The Atherton Public The consensus of parks and so residents can either confirm for January. Works Department has been recreation commissioners is Post your opinions and the need for a new gym, or The first issuance of Measure lobbying hard for money to that the public should weigh in comments in Town Square: tell commissioners that other T bonds garnered about $14.4 buy a street sweeper. Cur- on the matter before pinpoint- www.AlmanacNews.com recreation projects — such as million, and was put toward rently, the town pays for a ing the cost of a new gym, and building new playing fields or building the new aquatics cen- minimal amount of street how it would be paid for if renovating the Burgess Rec- ter, revamping Burgess Park, sweeping from Allied Waste, Measure T funds don’t cover At their Oct. 18 meeting, reation Center — are more but Public Works Director the entire cost. commissioners set a tentative pressing. See GYM, page 8 Duncan Jones says streets, storm drains and gutters could be cleaner, and his workers more efficient, if Maps show hazard zones Map Legend they had their own street Liquefaction sweeper. for liquefaction, landslides Bay Road Earthquake-induced Atherton resident Jim landslides By Marion Softky The Palo Alto Quadrangle is Dobbie suggested that Redwood City instead of spending an Almanac Staff Writer one of the new maps. Its green U.S.101 estimated $140,000 on a liquefaction zone stretches new one, town officials eventeen years after the along the Bayfront and up the should check for used Loma Prieta earthquake creeks. Much of downtown street sweepers on eBay. It Strashed the Marina District Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, east El Camino Real sounded silly at the time, in San Francisco and the Cypress Menlo Park, and downtown Atherton but if town staff took Mr. Freeway in Oakland, new regula- Redwood City are green. Blue Dobbie’s advice, they’d tions are kicking in that require landslide zones are scattered find three used street communities to prepare better for around the hills to the west. earthquakes in such high-hazard Release of these maps on Menlo Park sweepers for sale on the Palo Alto online auction site. zones. Oct. 18 triggered new rules

The Atherton City Coun- On Oct. 16, the California for jurisdictions with blue or Woodside Road cil held over a decision on Geological Survey in Menlo green hazard zones. These are buying a street sweeper until Park released three new Seismic designated “zones of required the November meeting. Hazard Zone Maps for the Bay investigation” in the Seismic Woodside Area, including San Francisco Hazards Mapping Act that was I-280 Tip-a-Cop at Buck’s and the Midpeninsula between passed by the state after the Stanford University Redwood City and Palo Alto. Loma Prieta Earthquake. It’s the one day a year you The maps show zones where From now on, cities must take Sand Hill Road can slip a cop some money soft soils are likely to fail when extra precautions in blue and and not land in trouble. shaken by an earthquake: green zones to make sure that new Members of the San Mateo ■ Green indicates where buildings are safe in a large earth- Sheriff’s Office, including soils are prone to liquefaction. quake. Publication of the maps Sheriff Don Horsley and Soft earth, especially close to also triggers disclosure require- Undersheriff Greg Munks streams and the Bay, and satu- ments to assure that buyers are of Portola Valley, will wait rated with water, cam turn to notified of earthquake risks. tables at Buck’s, 3062 Wood- liquid during an earthquake — “Cities and counties are Portola Valley Road side Road in Woodside on as happened with the Marina required to start acting,” said Thursday, Oct. 26, starting at District and Cypress Freeway. Keith Knudsen of the Califor- Portola Valley 8 a.m. ■ Blue indicates areas at risk nia Geological Survey. Their tips will be donated Los Altos Hills of landslides. Hillsides with Alpine Road to Special Olympics loose soils and soft rock can Risks in South County Northern California to let go in an earthquake, taking Locally, Menlo Park and provide year-round sports homes and roads with them. Portola Valley are most affect- training and competition Release of Seismic Hazards Zone maps triggers new requirements Damage can be even worse for study and disclosure in zones that could be subject to liquefaction to children and adults with when the ground is wet. See HAZARD, page 8 development disabilities. (green) or landslide (blue) during a major earthquake.

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6 ■ The Almanac ■ October 25, 2006 PEOPLE REAL ESTATE Q&A by Gloria Darke Incumbent, newcomer vie for Direction of the Market

Q. Last week you wrote to some- have just experienced, it was a well balanced 21st Assembly District seat one that as long as there are no major market. Now the stock market has just gone By Andrea Gemmet defects with the house that this is still through the 12,000 mark for the first time, ■ INFORMATION Almanac Staff Writer a good time to buy. Yet, every magazine interest rates are not that far from historic or newspaper I pick up has some bad lows, jobless claims are down and energy Information about the candidates news about the housing market. What reshman Assemblyman can be found at the League of costs are down. There are still a lot of buy- Ira Ruskin, D-Redwood Women Voters site, SmartVoter.org. is going on? We really need to buy (we ers who were not able to purchase a house City, faces Menlo Park are paying a fortune in rent) but are still during the rapid market of the last few years F concerned about the direction of the who still have cash and are able to qualify for community volunteer and Republican Virginia Chiang market. Delores G. an attractive rate mortgage. While the Bay Kiraly in the 21st Assembly Assembly race: Incumbent Ira ronment and endangered spe- A. It is, indeed, interesting times in our Area is not immune to a housing downturn, District election on Nov. 7. Ruskin and community volunteer cies,” Mr. Ruskin said. “Emi- housing market. Not that many years ago, it remains one of the most desirable places Virginia Chiang Kiraly. buyers would look to the stock market to to live with not much room to grow. Even Ms. Kiraly is a political new- nent domain reform needs in the 90’s when places like L.A experienced comer. Mr. Ruskin, who served to be thought out, it should move parallel with the housing market. It is 19 years ago this week that the market went a 40% drop in some areas, the immediate nine years on the Redwood ship role in developing them. not be an anti-environmental down 500 points. Our phones didn’t ring for Menlo Park, Palo Alto area dropped very City council, is completing his Ms. Kiraly identifies herself proposition in disguise.” two weeks while the dust settled. Then buy- little and rebounded quickly. While the rate first two-year term in the state as a moderate Republican, and Ms. Kiraly said that she ers perked up a bit as if to say “I’ve had it with of appreciation may, and probably will slow, Legislature. says she has no ambition to supports reforming eminent the stock market and I’m putting my money if you bear in mind the fundamentals of “I believe my record of become a “career politician.” domain, citing an expensive (what’s left of it) in to real estate.” While it buying a good property, it is a very good time achievement in my first two She is a former senior director battle over the forced sale of may not have been boom times, such as we to purchase. years is a superb one, and at the NASDAQ stock market property in Redwood City’s I’m proud to stand on that and is currently the president downtown redevelopment For answers to any questions you may have on real estate, you may e-mail me record,” said Mr. Ruskin, of the Friends of the Palo Alto area, but that she won’t be vot- at [email protected] or call 462-1111, Alain Pinel Realtors. I also offer a free market who co-authored landmark Junior Museum and Zoo and ing for Proposition 90. analysis of your property. global warming legislation on the Las Lomitas PTA’s “It restricts government’s signed into law by Gov. Arnold executive board. Past volunteer ability to help the common Schwarzenegger in September. work includes four years on good,” she said. “I’ve been told by the speak- the board of the Tech Museum If elected, she said she would er, if I’m fortunate enough of Innovation and the Asian push for fiscal responsibility, to be re-elected, I will be the American MultiTechnology particularly in tackling the chair of the budget subcom- Association. high cost of public employee mittee on environmental Mr. Ruskin is a communi- pensions and retiree health resources,” he said. cations consultant who was benefits. Educational funding From that post, he said, he Redwood City mayor from comes with too many strings will work on implementing the 1999 to 2001. In his first term attached, and she would push California Global Warming in the Assembly, he said, 22 of for local control as well as Solutions Act, which will use his bills were approved by the more vocational education incentives to reduce green- Legislature, and 14 of those for students who don’t plan to house gas emissions to 1990 were signed into law by the attend college. levels by the year 2020. governor. One that was vetoed “In speaking with some busi- “It will spur venture capital would require all new state nesses, such as Caterpillar, and entrepreneurial action buildings to use “green” build- they are looking at the work- to develop alternate tech- ing principles; if he is re-elect- force and saying they don’t nologies,” Mr. Ruskin said. ed, he said, he will reintroduce have enough skilled workers “There’s the promise of jobs the bill and seek a compromise to run their machines,” Ms. being created, and we need be with the governor. Kiraly said. “(Students) on sure that they stay in Califor- Both candidates describe the four-year college (track) nia, stay in the Bay Area, and themselves as pro-choice and don’t have an interest in taking stay in our district.” are opposed to Proposition 85 those kinds of jobs.” Both Mr. Ruskin and Ms. on the November ballot that Mr. Ruskin said he would Kiraly place environmental would require teenage girls to continue to work hard to elim- issues at the top of their to-do notify their parents before get- inate the state’s structural defi- list if elected to represent the ting abortions. cit, and said that he’s proud 21st district, which includes The two candidates also that for the first time in years, Menlo Park, Atherton, Wood- share similar positions on the Legislature passed the state side and Portola Valley. Proposition 90, saying that it budget on time. The budget Ms. Kiraly said her concern goes far beyond just reforming includes money for reserves, about her children’s future is eminent domain law. prepayment on the state’s debt, what motivated her to run for “It threatens the ability of and a significant reduction in office. She said advances in local governments to create the structural deficit. “green” technologies will help healthy communities, and it The budget includes addi- the state’s economy, and that Sil- is also a threat to the ability of tional funding for arts, music icon Valley should take a leader- the state to protect the envi- and physical education for kindergarten through eighth grade, he said. “There is also local control Ruskin, Kiraly at Rotary Club forum of some of those funds, which Incumbent Democratic event, which is sponsored by I pledged to bring about in my Assemblyman Ira Ruskin of the Rotary Club of Menlo (2004) campaign. Redwood City and his Republi- Park. The candidates will make Enrollment growth in higher can opponent, Virginia Chang short opening statements and education is fully funded, Kiraly of Menlo Park, will then answer questions prepared community college fees are answer questions during a forum by the club and moderator lowered, and fees for Universi- at the Menlo Park City Council Tom Gibboney, publisher of the ty of California and California Chambers at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Almanac. Admission is free for State University students were Nov. 1. the program, which is scheduled held constant, Mr. Ruskin The public is invited to the to end at 1:45 p.m. said. A

October 25, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 7 NEWS Atherton council OKs building department’s overhaul plan By Andrea Gemmet ■ TOWN SQUARE Almanac Staff Writer Post your opinions, t’s time to rebuild. comments in Town Square: The reconstruction of the www.AlmanacNews.com Itroubled Atherton Building Department is underway, as the $200,000 to replace its software. City Council authorized an array In response to questions being of changes, including staffing raised about whether a number changes and new software. of Atherton Building projects At the October 18 meeting, conform to the town’s rules and council members asked City Man- regulations, Mr. Binger recom- ager Jim Robinson to immediately mended an overhaul of the zoning begin recruiting for a new building code, which he characterized as a official to replace retired depart- “hard-to-read document with a ment head Mike Hood, and for a number of internal inconsisten- full-time permit technician, a new cies.” This has caused a number of position in the small department. problems where buildings staff’s The Almanac/David Boyce The council also authorized interpretations of the code led staff to begin soliciting propos- them to approve building projects Green scene als for permit tracking software that appear to violate the intent of Sharon Hillls Park shows the effects of the recent rainstorm. to replace its antiquated and the codes, he said. problematic software system. Disputes over the interpretation Gary Binger, who has been lead- of the zoning code should go to ing the building department on an the city manager, not the building interim basis since July, made a set official, Mr. Binger said. Maps show earthquake hazard zones of recommendations for restruc- Other organizational changes turing the building department to include more training for staff, HAZARD much to do. It has been doing ■ INFORMATION improve its procedures, records- transferring the town arborist continued from page 5 basically what the map requires keeping and accountability, all from the Public Works Depart- for 30 years. It mapped the ■ On the 17th anniversary of the problems that have been detailed ment to the building department, ed by the new map. Atherton town for faults and landslides 6.9 L oma Prieta Earthquake, the in a series of internal audits over and getting an engineer, either has very little blue or green, long ago; it requires geologic U.S. Geological Survey released the past several months. Mr. Bin- from Public Works or a con- primarily a thin green stripe studies and engineering solu- online comprehensive studies of ger said he is leaving his post. tract employee, to review building along the drainage canal. Very tions for new building in haz- the earthquake and its effects. The council also reviewed plans. little of Woodside is located ard areas. The 162 papers totaling 3,000 Finance Director John Johns’ Several people at the meeting in the Palo Alto Quadrangle; Portola Valley also requires pages can be viewed at earth- report from the third and final said that all of the negative pub- but survey officials said it will disclosure of information when quake.usgs.gov/1989. audit of the building department. licity surrounding the building likely be included in the next property is sold, said Town ■ At the same time, the Califor- In order for Atherton to main- department would make it hard maps. Planner George Mader. The nia Geological Survey released tain its reputation for quick turn- to recruit a new building official. Menlo Park will be hardest hit real estate agent is required to three new Seismic Hazard Zone around times on building plan “Because a variety of things have by the new requirements. Most get a Residential Data Report maps online. They include the Palo Alto Quadrangle, which checks and inspections, the town not gone right, the perception is of the Bayfront northeast of Bay from the town to share with the covers most of Palo Alto, East will need to add a permit techni- that everything has gone wrong,” Road is in the green liquefaction buyer. Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, cian position to its small building said Atherton resident Randy zone; that includes Belle Haven, The new maps show more Portola Valley, and Redwood department staff, as well as culti- Lamb, a developer and member Tyco Electronics, and most of the possible liquefaction areas than City. The maps and associated vate a stable of contract workers of the General Plan Committee. city’s industrial area. The green town maps, Mr. Mader noted. reports can be downloaded from who can step in for vacationing “You are going to have a heck of a zone extends up San Francisqui- These lie primarily along Los conservation.ca.gov/cgs/shzp. staff, Mr. Binger said. time getting someone in here.” to Creek on both sides, reflecting Trancos Creek and on the Valley Most cities have permit tech- Councilman Alan Carlson said the alluvial soil deposited during floor near the San Andreas Fault nicians who can process minor the image of a building depart- eons of flooding. zone. While most of the hills a lot of Portola Valley’s western permits and plan reviews over- ment run amok was not accurate, Community Development are shown in blue, only a small hills and is mostly blue. the-counter, he said. as there was “no evidence that Director Arlinda Heineck hadn’t area is included in the Palo Alto “The town needs to look at the The limitations of the depart- massive amounts of projects were seen the map. “We will be look- Quadrangle. The adjacent Mind- map and decide how it wants to ment’s existing software have approved” improperly. ing at it,” she said. ego Hill Quadrangle, which has implement the state require- been thoroughly documented in “On the whole, the staff is very Portola Valley may not have already been mapped, includes ments,” Mr. Mader said. A the three audit reports. Problems honest, they work very hard and include having multiple files for they do a very good job,” Mr. Carl- the same project, because only a son said. “They do not deserve to GYM as soon as June 2007, Mr. Taylor built between the existing gym limited amount of information be tarred with innuendo.” continued from page 5 said. and Burgess Park, Mr. Taylor can be included in each file, and Members of the Atherton Commissioners agreed that a said. no security system. Civic Interest League praised building the Menlo Children’s new gym would remain the top The new facility will house “It’s essential to maintain good the City Council’s efforts to Center and updating other priority unless the public wants new basketball courts, and will records-keeping; without that, investigate building department parks and recreation facilities. to pursue a different project. connect to the existing gym, you can’t hold individuals in the problems, but chided them for Acting Community Services “There’s a fair amount of which will be gutted and refur- department accountable for their failing to nip the problems in Director Michael Taylor said expectation out there about bished for gymnastics and half- actions,” Mr. Johns said. “The the bud. Some residents com- Measure T was passed by vot- Burgess Gym,” said parks com- court basketball. records haven’t kept up with plained about the thousands of ers “based on assumptions and missioner Heyward Robinson, In March, after the public what’s going on in the field.” dollars the town has spent audit- guarantees” of a new gym, as also a candidate in the City workshops, the parks commis- Atherton is not the only ing the building department. gymnastics, basketball and vol- Council election. sion is expected to give a recom- town feeling the need to upgrade “Just about any price is worth it, leyball participants were tar- mendation to the City Council its permit-tracking software — if we want to have a town that has geted to help pass the measure. New structure regarding how the next wave of Woodside’s Planning Department credibility and respect,” Coucil- If plans for the gym move for- The new gym plans call for Measure T funding should be is about to spend an estimated woman Kathy McKeithen said. A ward, construction could begin an entirely new structure to be spent. A

8 ■ The Almanac ■ October 25, 2006 NEWS

Pool rally Italian Terra Cotta turns into for the Garden shouting 1/2 PRICE match SALE ■ Accusations fly between political STOREWIDE camps in Menlo Park council race. Four Handled Orcio 24” - Umbria Was $450...Now $225 By Rory Brown Photo by Michael Mullady Almanac Staff Writer Tempers flared at a political rally outside Burgess Aquatics Center. An unidentified man wearing a Boyle/Duboc/Winkler T-shirt, left, exchanged Roman Urn 30” - Umbria gathering that started as a words with City Council candidate Heyward Robinson, as candidate Rich- Was $699...Now $350 rally in support of a pri- ard Cline tried to separate the two. Avate company’s operation Showroom Hours: 10am-6pm Tues-Sat of Menlo Park’s Burgess Aquat- ■ MENLO PARK majority camp’s supporters, 3485 Edison Way, Menlo Park - 650-327-1342 ics Center quickly turned into a waved a copy of the union’s flier www.collezioneusa.com shouting match Oct. 19. Post views, comments on Town at candidates Cline and Robin- Finger-pointing and name- Square: www.AlmanacNews.com son. calling filled the area just outside Mr. Robinson responded by the entrance to the three-pool questioning signs that read “Tim aquatics center during a 30- Mr. Sheeper’s Menlo Masters Sheeper saves the pool $400,000,” minute shouting match between program. He said the majority arguing that savings associat- about 35 people, including both camp is the only set of candidates ed with privatization are still camps of City Council candi- that supports Mr. Sheeper. unclear. dates. The three opponents and their After speaking, Mr. Robinson Organized by supporters of supporters stood on the outskirts briefly stood chest to chest with council candidates John Boyle, of the rally, but moved forward as a man wearing a “Boyle/Duboc/ Lee Duboc and Mickie Winkler criticism heightened. Winkler” T-shirt in a heated — who form the “majority” Roxanne Rorapaugh, a frequent argument. camp — the rally was sparked by critic of incumbents Duboc and After about 30 minutes of a flier recently mailed to residents Winkler, and JoAnne Goldberg, debate, the arguing subsided, and by the San Mateo County Central Mr. Bressler’s wife, scoffed at rally participants and candidates Labor Council. Mr. Sinnott’s remarks and inter- broke off into several groups and The flier says incumbents rupted his speech. held cordial discussions. Duboc and Winkler “went off The rest of the crowd joined in, Mr. Cline reiterated that local the deep end” in voting to turn yelling at the opponents as they unions’ endorsements, like other over operation of the $6.8 million moved toward the center of the endorsements, should not create publicly-funded aquatics center group, and waving signs in sup- a conflict of interest. He said he to Tim Sheeper and his for-profit port of the majority candidates in thought the rally was going to be company, Menlo Swim and Sport the faces of Ms. Rorapaugh and exclusively in support of the pool, LLC. Ms. Goldberg. not against the union. “We’re here to condemn “We all support Tim Sheeper,” “I wouldn’t have come to this this vicious attack ... on [Ms. Mr. Bressler yelled over the bick- event if I knew it was going to be Duboc and Ms. Winkler],” said ering crowd. “We’ll abide by the this intense,” he said. Mr. Boyle. “We used to spend contract, period. You’re afraid “Once we get through the cam- $415,000 a year on the pool, and we’re going to take the pool away, paigning, then we can all go back we don’t spend anything now.” but that’s not going to happen.” to trying to unite the city,” Mr. Speakers also criticized the Mr. Bressler’s comments gar- Boyle said after the rally. majority camp’s opponents — nered brief applause, but the The opponents have publicly Vincent Bressler, Richard Cline shouting match resumed, earning criticized the council for approv- and Heyward Robinson. Candi- wide-eyed stares from swimmers ing a no-bid, rent-free contract dates Cline and Robinson have going in and out of the center. with Mr. Sheeper in February, been endorsed by the labor coun- Mr. Cline tried to address the four weeks after he came forward cil and the Service Employees group, but was silenced by Ms. with his proposal to operate the International Union Local 715. Duboc, who pointed and yelled center. “If elected, Heyward Robinson “You are endorsed; you are Mr. Sheeper stood behind the and Richard Cline will have to endorsed,” referring to his union center’s fence at the start of the repay their debts to [the union],” endorsements. rally, but left once the two sides said Sam Sinnott, a member of Realtor Dick Poe, among the began to argue. A

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Geological RD ■ Plans to build Survey . S conference room, ALMA and additional Burgess Rendering of proposed Stanford Park Hotel conference center. EL Park CA AD M RO IN ST. parking on former O W R O e of development for Stanford competition anticipated as a E L v A IL i ■ L W r MENLO PARK Anderson D Management Co. result of the Four Seasons Hotel

e. e v . re A e C He said Stanford has no in East Palo Alto and the new v E Post your views, Chevrolet lot. dle ; immediate plans for the remain- Rosewood Hotel now under ege A comments in Town Square: Mid ll Co dge Ave. By Rory Brown ri ALMA www.AlmanacNews.com ing 1.5 acres of the site. construction on Sand Hill Road k . e s r re it Part D C m STRE Almanac Staff Writer o i it L Talks with Auto Nation have at I-280,” said David Johnson, u y q it Cambridge Ave. is C ET sc k n to e ra l e F A been “on and off” for about a the city’s business development r n o a l C a S P / k r tanford Management Co. a Anderson Chevrolet auto deal- year, Mr. Elliot said. He noted manager in a press release. P

o l n e is close to a deal with Fort M ership, which closed in August that an agreement is set, but not Mr. Johnson said tax revenues

Lauderdale-based Auto Former Anderson ad Stanford 2005. closed. Details of the agreement the city would garner from the S llRo Shopping Nation to buy out the remaining Chevrolet site Stanford Management Co. are not being released at this hotel expansion are unknown, nd Hi Center a years of the auto conglomerate’s Stanford S officials are in talks to buy out time, he said. but noted “transient occupancy lease of a Menlo Park site in Park Hotel the lease to make way for an The hotel is adjacent to the tax revenue to the City is expected order to expand the Stanford 8,250-square-foot conference abandoned auto lot. to increase as the average over- Park Hotel, a Stanford official The Stanford Park Hotel at 100 center and additional parking “The motivation for the expan- night occupancy rate is expected said Oct. 20. El Camino Real in Menlo Park may that would stretch onto about sion was driven by an increase in to increase substantially.” A Auto Nation has six years left expand onto the adjacent site at one acre of the 2.5-acre former on its lease at 300 El Camino 300 El Camino Real, formerly an Anderson Chevrolet site, said Real, the site of the former auto dealership. Steve Elliot, managing director

Decision time near on Menlo Park schools Playing several roles in the “The By Marjorie Mader consultant Tom Williams. School campus at 275 Elliott Laramie Project” Almanac Staff Writer His recommendations will Drive in Menlo Park that the are Mark Goodman- ecommendations for include: district leases to the German Morris, shown as changing grade configura- ■ Grade levels and enrollment American International School. Jonas Slonaker, and tions for the Menlo Park for each school. With a projected enrollment Julie Green, as Zakie R Salmon. City School District’s elementary ■ How the schools will be growth of more than 12 percent schools are scheduled to be pre- reconfigured, beginning in 2008. during the next five years, Mr. Portola Valley Theatre sented Wednesday, Oct. 25, at a 7 ■ The location of a central- Ranella said there’s a need to Conservatory photo p.m. special meeting in the multi- ized Educational Resource Cen- shift enrollment to Encinal purpose room at Encinal School, ter to house support programs School, beginning in the fall of Staging ‘Laramie Project’ 195 Encinal Ave. in Atherton. (such as specialists, technology, 2008, to alleviate impacts on Superintendent Ken Ranella special education), currently Laurel and Oak Knoll schools. By Marjorie Mader “The story, told through the will present four recommenda- housed in portable buildings at The district needs to move for- Almanac Staff Writer eyes of the Laramie townspeople, tions and give an update on the each of the campuses. ward expeditiously in planning is extremely moving, human and district demographic study by ■ The use of the O’Connor for construction, he said. acing a contemporary issue, the thought-provoking,” she said. The Mr. Ranellla said the board Portola Valley Theatre Conser- play “does not try to sway a person will not take action on specific Fvatory in partnership with Val- one way or another about the gay boundaries for school atten- ley Presbyterian Church will present issue, but it does call on us to exam- dance at the Oct. 25 meeting. “The Laramie Project,” on two week- ine how we treat those who live their At the board’s first study ses- ends — Nov. 3-5 and Nov. 10-12 lives differently than our own.” sion on reconfiguration options — at the Portola Valley church. In the Portola Valley production, on Sept. 27, two options emerged The play is the true story of 20 actors from the community for further study. They were: Matthew Shepard, a young man cover 69 roles. ■ Make all three elementary who was murdered in Laramie, The performances are at 7:30 OPEN schools K-5s. Wyoming, in 1998, the victim of p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday ■ Make Laurel School, now K- a hate crime perpetrated by two each weekend in Lane Family Hall 2, a K-3 school. Encinal School, of his peers solely because he was at Valley Presbyterian Church, now serving grades 3-5 for chil- gay. The news prompted a New 945 Portola Road. HOUSE dren living east of El Camino York acting company to travel to The play is recommended for Real, would become a K-5 Laramie and conduct some 200 adults and students in eighth grade school. Students from Laurel interviews with the town’s resi- and up. Suggested donation is $20 would join Encinal students in dents; that work led to the play. for adults and $10 for youths. Call SAINT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL an expanded program for grades At a time when mainline congre- the church office at 851-8282, ext. 4-5 at Encinal. Oak Knoll would gations are struggling with gender 411, to purchase ticket. Sunday, November 5, 9AM –1PM continue as K-5 school. issues and the ordination of gay Contributions from individuals Hillview School will continue and lesbian ministers, the Rev. and nonprofit organizations are as a middle school for all the Cheryl Goodman-Morris, con- underwriting the production costs, district’s sixth-, seventh- and servatory director and minister of said Tom Kelley, who has been Over ﬁfty years of eighth-graders. The decision on worship and arts at Valley Presby- chair of the Portola Valley Theatre educating hearts and minds to serve the world how to expand the Hillview site terian Church, suggested produc- Conservatory since it was founded to house a projected enrollment ing this play to the conservatory in 1993. Proceeds will benefit these that would grow from the pres- board and church leadership. nonprofits groups: Parents, Fami- 1885 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View ent 658 students will be decided She said that four years ago she lies, Friends of Lesbians and Gays; 650-968-1213, ext. 430 at a future meeting. had seen “an amazing, moving, the National Association of Peer The next school board meet- beautiful and powerful produc- Programs; the United Religions Apply online at www.sfhs.com ing will be Wednesday, Nov. 15, tion” of the play that made a Initiative; and the Portola Valley at 7 p.m. A profound impression on her. Children’s Conservatory. A

10 ■ The Almanac ■ October 25, 2006 Move Menlo Park Forward Elect Lee Duboc, John Boyle, and Mickie Winkler to City Council

Positive Momentum under Duboc and Winkler

Revitalizing our Local Businesses • NEW - Expansion of Stanford Park Hotel • Attracted auto mall near Bayfront and Willow 101 that will generate millions in new sales tax revenues • New office/hotel at Sand Hill and 280 that will generate up to $1.9 million/year in occupancy taxes • Six mixed residential, retail, and office projects along El Camino Real in various stages of development • New stores opening on Santa Cruz including the return of Ace Hardware.

Improving Traffic Flow • Removed “traffic calming” furniture from Santa Cruz Lee Duboc, John Boyle, and Mickie Winkler • Improved Sand Hill, Valparaiso, and Middle • Added bike lanes as part of bike master plan Our Common Vision • Implemented Neighborhood Traffic Mgmnt. Program • Allocated additional $2 million to road maintenance We decided to campaign together because we share a common vision for the future of Menlo Park. We want Upgrading Parks and Community Centers • to protect our quality of life and small town charm, but Reopened Burgess Pool with commercial management that improves service and saves over $400,000 / year believe that in order to do so, we must allow it to • Renovated Burgess, Lyle, Kelly, Nealon, and Stanford evolve. The opposing slate of candidates were Hills Parks selected by special interest groups that are trying to • Upgraded childcare center at Burgess in a manner that stop our city’s progress dead it its tracks. saved over $3 million • Restored library funding Our Commitment to the Voters Keeping our Streets Safe • Constructing new police station in Belle Haven We will keep Menlo Park moving forward by: • Funding traffic cameras to enforce red light violations • Increased police budget by 25% Building on the momentum of the last four years o Bringing businesses back to Menlo Park Balancing the Budget o • Maintained stable General Fund Reserves Improving traffic flow • o Increased total revenues by 15% Listening to all of Menlo Park – Standing up • Managed expenses to balance budget to special interest groups • Business-to-Business Sales Tax up 22%

Opening up Bayfront Park to our kids o Win voter support to construct playing fields on 10% of Bayfront Park o Fund project primarily with fees charged to residential developers NOT new taxes o Pursue project in the most safe and environmentally sound manner

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tax in a 2008 election. Las Lomitas district may seek $115 tax hike Gloria Principe, president of the Las Lomitas Education ■ Board president: ■ SCHOOLS meeting. The measure will likely tax increase of $98. Foundation, wondered aloud “It’s substantially less also ask voters for a small annual “We have a huge job for the whether a concerted effort to Post opinion and comments at Town than we need.” parcel tax increase to cover infla- campaign of educating the pub- raise voters’ consciousness of Square: www.AlmanacNews.com tion — either at cost-of-living or lic,” said Trustee Lee Anderson the district’s needs could change By David Boyce a flat rate — and an “evergreen” at the board’s Oct. 18 meeting. the voters’ tolerance for a higher Almanac Staff Writer shows that the necessary two- provision that would renew the Mr. Anderson served as a liaison tax. thirds majority of voters won’t tax automatically unless the to a subcommittee that, over the The message from the polling oters in the Las Lomitas tolerate that much of a jump. board repeals it. past few weeks, went over the data is that such a campaign Elementary School Dis- “The big negative on (a $115 The current parcel tax is set to survey results “very carefully” to would not work, Mr. Anderson Vtrict are likely to have increase) is it is substantially expire in 2008. A March election arrive at $115. “We have wrung replied. an opportunity in March to less money than we need to would renew it a year early as as much water from this rock as Trustee Leslie Airola-Murveit decide whether or not to raise maintain the current program, well as increase it. you can,” he said. agreed. A tax of $311 “is already their $196 school parcel tax so we would have to do cuts,” Even a $115 boost is likely to be The board saw too much com- a stretch,” she said. by $115. said board president David an arduous campaign. The Sept. plexity in a second option from Among the advantages of a It’s not as much as the Board Bailard. 19 survey by the San Ramon- the subcommittee that could smaller tax increase: it shows of Trustees wanted — at least a The board’s meeting sched- based pollster, the Center for have raised the tax to $394 by voters exactly what is at stake $200 increase is needed to avoid ule and election deadlines will Community Opinion, showed asking voters for a new $198 and makes it clear that the bud- program cuts in the two-school require a resolution and ballot that support falls below the two- parcel tax in March, with a cam- get doesn’t have “a lot of fat” in district — but a recent poll measure at the board’s Nov. 15 thirds majority threshold with a paign to renew the current $196 it, Mr. Bailard said. A Anti-Pombo reception in Ladera A look behind microprocessor invention Local forces trying to unseat Rep. the Central Valley to the Sierra By David Boyce Richard Pombo in the 11th Con- foothills. Almanac Staff Writer control systems based on micro- gressional District will converge Jerry McNerney, the Democratic processors. at a reception on Sunday, Oct. 29, candidate for the seat, also plans t isn’t every day that ordinary “Today, nearly everyone owns from 3 to 5 p.m. in Ladera. to attend. Sponsors of the event people get invited behind the dozens of these tiny computers Among those who plan to be include a who’s who of prominent Icurtain to listen to war sto- whether they know it or not,” there are Rep. Anna Eshoo, D- local residents, both Republican ries from the movers and shakers Atherton Mr. Walker says. “Yet the micro- Atherton, and former Republican and Democrat. in an era of great change. Even if resident processor has only been around congressman Pete McCloskey, who For more information, or to you don’t understand everything Rob Walker since 1971 and has been ubiqui- challenged Rep. Pombo unsuc- make reservations, call former they’re saying, hints of portent interviews tous only in the last decade. This cessfully in the June Republican Portola Valley mayor Jon Silver heard in unvarnished insider key players in (video) provides the context for primary in the district, which at 851-7519 or e-mail jon3silver@ accounts can grab you. microproces- that phenomenal growth by sprawls from Morgan Hill across yahoo.com. “The Microprocessor Chron- sor history. examining in depth the tech- icles” is a new four-hour video nology, business and personal documentary produced by Stan- talks with 10 Silicon Valley stories of the pioneers.” Ilee\ij#nXcb\ij#Xe[\ek_lj`Xjk`Zjlggfik\ij ford University libraries and pioneers about the invention of The interviews include early f]XccX^\jXe[Ôke\jjc\m\cjXi\èm`k\[kfk_\ Atherton resident Rob Walker. the first microprocessor at Intel Intel technical collaborators The documentary is part of the Corp. in the early 1970s, how Marcian “Ted” Hoff, Federico Silicon Genesis series of taped Intel came to dominate the field, Faggin, Stan Mazor and Dave interviews in which Mr. Walker and what may lie ahead for the House, the man who came up elicits stories and anecdotes industry. with the tag line “Intel Inside,” from high-tech pioneers. He For the uninitiated, a micro- as the documentary explains in also produced “The Fairch- processor is a functioning com- some detail. ild Chronicles” about Fairchild puter built on a chip, several of Among the other topics Semiconductor, a seminal Sili- which can fit in the palm of your addressed: the long-running con Valley company. hand; the transistors and other feud between Intel and Talking to these men now is components are invisible to the Advanced Micro Devices, the important, Mr. Walker says. naked eye. Before microproces- grueling teamwork behind ,j^7ddkWb “These guys are in their 70s and sors, a computer was a collection Intel’s rise to a position of 80s and they’re not going to be of circuit boards containing dominance, and how Intel won HWY[7]W_dijF>+AHkd%MWba around forever.” soldered components that you the exclusive right for its micro- Mr. Walker is a high-tech vet- could see and touch. processors to be inside IBM Jle[Xp#Efm\dY\i,#)''-Xk08%D% eran himself with two patents to Microprocessors don’t yet con- personal computers. A JkXe]fi[=ffkYXccJkX[`ld&GXZ('GcXqX his name and some 30 technical trol staplers or bicycles, but they papers. 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Smythe,” Ms. Luce said. “Our Mr. Jobs wants to rid himself members are reasonable people; of the derelict 17,000-square- they know you rarely get every- foot mansion, built in 1926 thing you want.” by celebrated architect George The group was surprised that Washington Smith. Mr. Jobs’ Howard Ellman, Steve Jobs’ plan to demolish the enormous attorney who is handling the Spanish colonial revival-style relocation proposals, chose to home is in limbo due to a legal release the Propel Properties challenge brought by historic proposal, Ms. Luce said. There preservationists. have been several other serious In the meantime, he is trying proposals, including one made to give it away to anyone who last year by Woodside resident will take it off of its Mountain Richard Pivnicka. Home Road site in Woodside “The one thing that has been This aerial view of the Jackling house is from an undated real estate flier. and restore it elsewhere. totally lacking, through no fault Gordon Smythe of Palo Alto- of Smythe or anyone trying to right to modify the additions Gilroy, as well as Arizona, all of restore the house off-site. Mr. based Propel Properties has bid on this house, is some kind in order to restore some of the which seem rather inappropri- Jobs filed an appeal in Febru- offered to take on the project, of transparency for reviewing all original architectural integrity,” ate. If the house must be moved, ary; the appeal is ongoing. In the estimated to cost between $4 bids,” she said. the proposal states. I would prefer it remain within meantime, Mr. Jobs’ attorney million and $6 million. In his Propel Properties said their “What bothers me, personally, the community.” has continued to accept and proposal, he said that Mr. Jobs team would dismantle and about this proposal is the vague- In January, a San Mateo review proposals for removing offered to pay $150,000 for remove the house within six ness about where the house County Superior Court judge the house. debris removal and $350,000 in months, and rebuild it within would be relocated,” said Bar- upheld the preservation group’s moving expenses to Propel. five years at a location yet to be bara Wood, a Woodside resident lawsuit and rejected the Wood- ■ “I sincerely hope it will lead to determined. who owns a historic house and side Town Council’s decision to WOODSIDE something,” said Clotilde Luce, “It is our intention to preserve is a columnist for the Almanac. allow the Jackling house to be Post opinions, comments in whose family owned the house as much as possible of the origi- “Their options include, among demolished if Mr. Jobs could TownSquare: www.AlmanacNews.com in the 1960s. 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A Portola Valley man has been ■ NEWS BRIEFS both sides acknowledged, during Square: www.AlmanacNews.com Ms. Duboc said the information indicted on charges of bank fraud an Oct. 17 candidates forum, they on the Web site pertaining to fields and money laundering in connec- by depositing proceeds from sales have made mistakes. enues have dropped 50 percent built atop Bay Area landfills would tion with a car business he helped financed by Wells Fargo into an About 25 people gathered for the since Councilwomen Mickie Win- be changed. to manage, federal prosecutors account at a different bank. forum, which was hosted by par- kler and Lee Duboc were elected to announced Oct. 20. Mr. Ryan said Mr. Di Ricco’s ents with children in the Burgess the council in 2002, although the Measure J U.S. Attorney Kevin Ryan said next court appearance will be child care programs. bulk of the revenue decrease took Five-minute presentations for Dennis Di Ricco, 56, the former before U.S. District Judge William Candidate Heyward Robin- place from 2000 to 2002 — before and against Measure J, the adviso- chief financial officer of Fleetcars. Alsup on Nov. 7 to set a trial date. son, who is running with Vincent the incumbents took office. ry ballot measure that asks Menlo com Inc., was indicted by a fed- —Bay City News Service Bressler and Richard Cline in oppo- The credibility of one of the Park voters if the city should eral grand jury on July 20 on five sition to the current council major- majority camp’s arguments was pursue building fields on no more counts of bank fraud and four Police arrest suspect ity, acknowledged that a campaign also questioned. than 17 acres of the 160-acre Bay- counts of money laundering. flier funded by a political action Resident Jeff Young asked the front Park, can be viewed online. The indictment was issued under on weapons charges committee in favor of the three candidates to list examples of To view the presentations, go to seal and was unsealed on Oct. 17. Menlo Park police pursued and opponents is misleading. sports fields built atop Bay Area SmartVoter.org/ca/sm, click on Fleetcars bought large fleets of arrested an East Palo Alto man He was responding to Nick Nacle- capped landfills, similar to the “Local Measures,” select “Mea- used cars from rental car compa- Oct. 21 following an incident rio, the campaign manager for the conceptual designs to build fields sure J,” and click on “Watch a 5 nies and sold the cars in smaller lots that began with gunshots from a “majority camp” (incumbents Ms. at the 160-acre Bayfront Park. minute presentation from each to retail car dealers, Mr. Ryan said. vehicle near Terminal Avenue. Duboc and Ms. Winkler and new- The candidates’ Web site says side of Measure J.” Mr. Di Ricco is accused of defraud- Cristian Amaya, 23, was arrest- comer John Boyle), who asked Mr. there are “several parks on landfills Quicktime Player and a high- ing Wells Fargo Bank by submitting ed on multiple weapons charges Robinson to justify the flier. in the Bay Area,” to justify explor- speed Internet connection are false loan applications in 2001. and resisting arrest. The flier says that sales tax rev- ing building fields at Bayfront required to view the videos. The indictment alleges that At about 1:45 a.m., police Mr. Di Ricco told the bank that were advised that gunshots were pect abandoned the vehicle while inside the vehicle. The East Palo the 2004 earthquake in Parkfield, arrangements had been put in being fired from a black SUV it was still rolling, and ran Alto Police Department assisted California, at the U.S. Geological place to sell certain cars that were near the 300 block of Terminal from the officers, said Sgt. Eric in the search. Survey free monthly lecture on being used to secure the loan. In Avenue. Cowans of the Menlo Park Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in fact, those car sales had already Police units located the vehicle Police Department. The vehicle USGS talk on Building 3 on the campus at 345 been used to secure earlier loans, — a black LI 2000 Lincoln Navi- continued to roll and struck an Middlefield Road, in Menlo Park. according to the indictment. gator — and pursued it through apartment building, but no one Parkfield earthquake For more information, call Mr. Di Ricco is also accused of the Belle Haven neighborhood. was injured, he said. 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who started it, he said. High school board Mr. LaVigne said he has heard Nancy Lund to review history no complaints so far about the plans. “I think most parents will of Portola Valley School OKs security cameras be really pleased,” he said. “As a kid The Portola Valley commu- nection project now under way By David Boyce video recorder, Mr. LaVigne said. you make mistakes. That’s part of nity said its formal goodbye in San Mateo and Santa Clara Almanac Staff Writer “We’re not going to have any- being a kid. Our job is to help kids to Portola Valley School at a counties and parts of Santa Cruz body where they’re paid to sit learn from their mistakes.” blustery Oct. 12 ceremony on and Alameda counties. he Sequoia high school and watch,” Mr. LaVigne said. the lawn at Town Center, but for The council will also recognize district’s Board of Trust- “No body has that kind of time Not new at M-A anyone who isn’t ready to close the 50th anniversary of Wood- Tees has unanimously in a school setting.” At M-A, four security cameras the book on memories of the side Priory School, discuss and approved the installation of sur- Asked if surveillance cameras have been up but not exactly soon-to-be-demolished school, possibly take action on a com- veillance cameras in local public could create a culture of fear, Mr. running for about seven or there will be another chance to mittee report on uncovering high schools, including Menlo- LaVigne replied: “I don’t think eight years, Mr. LaVigne said. reminisce this week. Sausal Creek for the new Town Atherton and Woodside. it’s going to create a culture of The software was “bulky,” Mr. Town historian Nancy Lund Center project, and consider The board acted Oct. 18 at the fear because after a week, kids LaVigne said, and the cameras is scheduled to give a presen- going on the record as opposing request of assistant superinten- are going to stop paying attention require the use of a video tape tation on the history of the state Proposition 90. A dent Ed LaVigne, who had set and go about their business.” recorder, which cannot share school buildings at the Oct. aside about $500,000 in bond “I think what (cameras) will images across a network. 25 Town Council meeting, money for the job a couple of probably do is stop kids from The project will go out to bid, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in WANT TO MAKE years ago when school prin- committing a random act of giving the district an opportunity Hanson Hall at The Sequoias WAVES? cipals let him know that they violence,” he said. “Probably it to compare proposals, have a test retirement community at 501 TRY THE SURF IN wanted cameras on campus. will prevent vandalism. Maybe run, and figure out how to address Portola Road. TOWNSQUARE. The Almanac’s Online The recent violence in schools it will help prevent bullying.” security on campuses that tend to Other presentations include Gathering Place across the country “just remind- On the occasion of a fight be 35 to 40 acres in size, he said. an overview of emergency pre- www.almanacnews.com ed me that we have this request,” between students, with images “We don’t want to rush into paredness at The Sequoias and Mr. LaVigne said in an inter- to examine, administrators may it and make a mistake,” he an update on Wireless Silicon view. be able to get a better handle on added. A Valley, the wireless Internet con- Board president Gordon Lewin noted in an interview that he “wasn’t about to second guess the principals’ views on this matter.” The cameras may be up and running by March. Image data will be sent over school computer networks and be available to administration staff at their computers and stored on a digital

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October 25, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 15 COVER STORY special report on private schools Schools offer students more choices, innovative programs plus strong academics

rivate schools didn’t miss a beat as Another first is Menlo’s offering Mandarin as they quickly moved into the 2006-07 part of its foreign language program with plans school year on campuses in Atherton, to provide additional levels in upcoming years. Menlo Park and Portola Valley. Woodside Priory School has switched to a flex- P Most private schools are fully enrolled ible, “bell-free” schedule this fall to “reduce stu- again this year even as tuition continues to dent and faculty stress” by restructuring the flow climb. More emphasis is being placed on giv- of the day. Research indicates that a no-bells envi- ing students more choices and meeting their ronment encourages students to think of their individual needs and interests. academic time as a single unit, not interrupted Some innovative programs have surfaced to with fast dashes to lockers or to find friends, said stretch students to think globally and look to Brian Schlaak, the Priory’s academic dean. the future. Menlo School, as an example, hosts Students at most schools will be involved a lunchtime speakers series, called “The Year in community service and service learning 2025,” for students, teachers and parents. projects, linking their classroom studies to a The series brings authors, scientists, business real world experience. people and Stanford professors to campus to While school construction projects have discuss some of the most pressing issues that slowed down in recent years, green construc- the current generation of high school students tion fences encircle Phillips Brooks School, will face in their adult lives, said Bridgett Lon- located on the Las Lomitas School District gust, teacher and coordinator. site in Menlo Park. The preschool-to-grade-5 “California’s Impending Water Crisis” will school plans to spend $10 million to improve be the topic for the Friday, Nov. 3, meeting in the leased facility by demolishing 7,125 square Martin Family Hall. feet of temporary building and adding seven Another new venture at Menlo is “Knight permanent classrooms, a library, a multi-use School.” For one week in March, students room, administration building and faculty and teachers from all grades will shift gears, lounge, totaling 10,000 square feet. set aside the regular schedule, and discover Below and on the following pages is the Woodside Priory School has grown from its humble beginning with 14 boys the joy of learning. They will work collabora- Almanac’s special report on private schools in as its first students to 352 students in grades 6-12 this year. Some are shown tively, delve into areas of their interests, and our circulation area: Atherton, Menlo Park, here as they change classes. have more time for creativity. Portola Valley and Woodside. A

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MENLO SCHOOL Nancy McPhaul has returned to teach- working in math and science. French potential passions and delve deeply into Applications: Deadline to submit ing history in Menlo’s high school. teacher Martine Gullung-Miller joins the unexplored areas of inquiry. applications for the 2007-08 year is 50 Valparaiso Ave. Focus: Established in 1915, Menlo faculty at the middle school. Outside of class: About 76 percent of Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 4 p.m. Atherton School offers a challenging academic New staff members: Nazario Ayala the high school students participate in Menlo benefit: This year’s annual benefit Phone: 330-2000 curriculum, complemented by fine arts and Eric DeStefano are new members of the athletic programs and 57 percent will be held March 30. Norman Colb, head of school and athletic programs. The school’s the Technology Department. Mr. Ayala are involved in the fine arts program. The Web site: www.menloschool.org Barbara J. Brown, director of the middle stated mission is to empower students has more than six years’ experience as high school offers 11 boys’ sports and 11 school to develop the skills necessary for suc- a support technician in private schools. girls’ sports programs, including cross Grades: 6-12 cess in college and become ethical, Mr. DeStefano’s experience includes country, football, water polo, golf, tennis, SACRED HEART SCHOOLS Tuition: $27,500 for both high school responsible and engaged members of 10 years in information technology as a volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, and middle school. Menlo has awarded ever wider communities. network manager, specializing in operat- swimming, lacrosse, softball and track. ATHERTON $2.5 million in financial aid this year Curriculum: Menlo School offers a cur- ing systems and networking. Alison Hale, Middle school sports have teams in three 150 Valparaiso Ave. to16 percent of the student body to riculum designed to prepare students for parent and volunteer at Menlo who previ- divisions, ranging from coed cross-coun- Atherton attract talented students of varied the rigors of college study. The middle ously worked in high-tech companies, is ty, swimming, track and water polo to Phone: 322-1866 socio-economic backgrounds. Families school offers an integrated interdisciplin- the new assistant to the academic dean. girls soccer and volleyball and boys flag Dr. Joseph Ciancaglini, director of receiving financial aid for tuition also ary program, taught by teams of grade- Joan Barada, school nurse, comes to football, basketball and baseball. schools received additional support for books, level teachers. In the high school, 20 Menlo after working, most recently, at La Community service: Students partici- Stated mission: The Roman Catholic, supplies and certain activities. advanced placement courses are offered Entrada School. pate in class-wide community service independent schools strive “to educate Enrollment: With 750 new and return- in various areas of English, literature, eco- Knight School: Menlo says the goal days. The high school has a 20-hour per the whole child to be a leader who loves ing students, Menlo School is at capac- nomics, history, mathematics, calculus, of its new Knight School is to help year community service requirement God and serves others.” Each of the ity: 532, high school; 218, middle physics, biology, chemistry, art, music, students discover the joy of learning, for graduation. three schools — Sacred Heart Prepara- school, grades 6-8. computer science and foreign languages, sometimes constrained by a focus on Child Development Center: This on- tory High School, St. Joseph’s School of Class size: Averages 18 students in the including French and Spanish. This year assessments and outcomes. For one campus center offers fee-based, child- the Sacred Heart (grades 1-8), and the middle school for academic and fine arts Mandarin is being offered. week, March 12-16, external goals care for newborns to preschool-age Montessori preschool and kindergarten classes and 16 students in the high school. New faculty: Joining the upper school are set aside and risk-taking and children of Menlo employees. — has its own principal. Dr. Joseph Cian- Middle School director: Barbara J. are the following teachers: Mingjung the creative process of learning are Open houses: Prospective students and caglini, director of schools, oversees all Brown brings her experience in a variety Chen, Mandarin; James Dann, phys- encouraged. Students from all grades their parents are invited to the following three schools. The schools offer extra of teaching and administrative positions ics; Tim James, history; John Jordan, and teachers from all disciplines work open houses: high school, Thursday, Oct. curricular activities and a faith-based to Menlo as the new director of the Creative Arts Department; David together in new combinations and col- 26, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, at curriculum. Sacred Heart says it’s com- middle school. She received a master’s Simon, math; Clay Thomas, English and laborate in the process of learning. The 1 p.m.; middle school, Wednesday, Nov. mitted to keeping its schools and class- degree from Stanford University and a frosh/soph football coach; Peter Zivkov, array of course offerings combined with 8 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 1 es small while attracting and serving stu- doctorate from the Harvard Graduate photography; Marsha Blair, academic an intensive allotment of time encour- p.m. Call the admissions office at 330- dents, faculty and staff of diverse ethnic School of Education. Former director support coordinator; Anu Alyer, intern ages students and teachers to discover 2001, ext. 2600, for information. and socio-economic backgrounds.

16 ■ The Almanac ■ October 25, 2006 Diversification: The Office of Equity, counselor. Justice, and Multicultural Education is now New programs: This year Sacred Heart in its third year. Goals include sufficient Prep is offering a new fine arts program, financial aid to support each applicant on Freshman Art Explorations, that enables a “need blind acceptance basis” and suf- freshmen to take one-semester courses ficient support programs to help students in the areas of dance, drama, visual arts, achieve “a level playing field” in academ- instrumental music and chorus. A new ics, social and extra-curricular activities. religious studies course, “Theology of Campus Ministry: Sister Christine the Creative Spirit,” is being offered. Wilcox has joined SHS Campus Ministry Center for Student Success: Now in to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs its second year, this program provides of the school community: students, fami- academic support for students. On-site lies, faculty and staff as well as alumni. tutors and learning resource specialists Dr. Sally Vance-Trembath is the new eth- assist students through tutoring, study ics program coordinator. skills, time management and test-taking Learning Support Program: This strategies. The center also coordinates program has been expanded at all three accommodations for students with veri- schools this year. SHS strives to create an fied learning differences. atmosphere of support to help students Outside the classroom: SHP offers 14 thrive and succeed in a rigorous academic varsity and junior varsity sports: cross setting. This goal is supported by the Cen- country, football, soccer, water polo, ten- ter for Student Success at Sacred Heart nis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, base- Prep and by the full-time learning specialist ball, softball, golf, lacrosse, swimming, at St. Joseph’s School. All faculty members track and field. The Sept. 23 senior fash- in the Montessori program and grades 1-8 ion show, “Reality Runaway,” raised money have been trained in Mel Levine’s “Schools for the Senior Legacy Scholarship Fund Photography courtesy of Eva Soos Attuned” program. and the seniors’ “Grad Night” and prom. Father Egon Javor, now 90, celebrated the first Mass on the future site of the Woodside Priory School Annual auction: Plans are under way Open house: The open house is Nov.19 in Portola Valley 50 years ago. He was one of the seven Hungarian monks who sought refuge in the United for the annual auction and dinner party at 1 p.m. For details, visit the Web site: States from Communism and founded the Benedictine college preparatory school in Portola Valley. on Saturday, March 31. The theme will be www.shschools.org. Admission process “Under the Tuscan Sun.” for 2007-08 began the month. Web site: www.shschools.org Application deadline: The application ‘An American Miracle’ deadline for the 2007-08 year is Jan. 3. Sacred Heart Woodside Priory celebrates founding 50 years ago Preparatory St. Joseph’s School of the Sacred Heart By Marjorie Mader Richard Dioli, principal Almanac Staff Writer Grades: 9-12 50 Emilie Ave. Tuition: $25,265 Atherton N AMERICAN MIRACLE” is what Father Egon Javor calls the success of Woodside Enrollment: Sacred Heart Prep has Phone: 322-9931 “ Priory School, founded on land in Portola Valley, purchased 50 years ago by exiled enrolled 499 students, the highest since Karen Eshoo, principal A the college preparatory school opened Grades: 1-8 Hungarian monks. its doors to boys in 1984. The student Tuition: $18,740 for grades 1-5; body is divided almost equally between $23,285 for grades 6-8 “We were refugees. We had no money. We were unknown and we succeeded,” Father Egon said in a 1998 interview. girls and boys. Enrollment: 400, in grades 1-8. Rolling He was one of the seven Benedictine monks who had fled Communist Hungary in the1950s and sought Class size: averages 15 students. admission for grades 1-5. Admission refuge in the United States. The monks were determined to start a small college preparatory school for boys New faculty: Joining the faculty are: process for the middle school began this in California, based on the Benedictine tradition dating back to 529 and Roman times. Stephanie Bowe, English and journalism; month. Application for grades 1-5 admis- John Escalera, instrumental music; Kelli sion are being accepted through Feb. 5. Father Egon, who became the first prior to head the religious community here, recalls Emmet Cashin of Fox Griffis, English; Ben Hunter, history; Will Class size: Student-teacher ratio is 12 to 1. and Carskadon driving him around the hills in 1956, searching for a site. They came upon a small ranch house Skaff, choral music; Alan Simpson-Vlach, New faculty: Joining the faculty are: Jen- on an 18-acre property on a barren hillside off Portola Road. math. Jeremy Smart returns to teach nifer Houlton, third grade; Derek Waarich, “Oh, Father it’s too far out,” warned Mr. Cashin. But the land and the rural setting appealed to Father Egon math after a year’s absence doing gradu- fifth grade; Victoria Burns, math, sixth ate work. grade; Jessica Sperle, pre-algebra, sev- as the location for the future boys college preparatory school. New staff: Kristen Alexander, college Besides, recalled Father Egon, it was the cheapest property. The price was $80,000. The Hungarian monks, counselor; Louise Paustenbach, personal Continued on next page who had only $18,000 among them, had to borrow $5,000 for the down payment on the Gilson property. “We were fortunate from the beginning,” Father Egon said, adding: “We prayed a lot.” The monks lived their motto, “Ora et Labore,” pray and work, as they moved into the small ranch house and built the monastery and school from the ground up. The Priory’s first students — 14 boys — were due to INDEX TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS arrive in September 1957, but as late as August there were no classrooms. Saved by the generosity of friends, the monks built a low-cost structure in a month. Menlo School ...... 16 Father Egon said he believed the Priory could not have developed the way it did in any country other than the Sacred Heart Schools...... 16 United States. The freedom to pursue education was coupled with the generosity of local benefactors who not only contributed time and money, but also a new attitude. “We as teachers learned to be more American,” he said. Sacred Heart Preparatory...... 17 The rest is an eventful and colorful history that will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 5 pm. That’s when St. Joseph School of the Sacred Heart...... 17 the entire Priory community, past and present, is invited to commemorate both Father Egon’s 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the new Benedictine community’s first Mass that Father Egon celebrated in the Woodside Priory School...... 18 small ranch house on the newly acquired land. Mid-Peninsula High School ...... 19 The celebration will start with a special Mass in the Woodside Priory Chapel with a reception to follow in the school’s dining hall. As with a family reunion, fond memories and stories will be shared by friends, colleagues Beechwood School ...... 19 and some of the 1,200 graduates who now live all over the world. German American International School ...... 19 From its beginnings in a single ranch house, the Priory, now coeducational, has grown to include a middle school, a boarding program and a full range of academic classrooms, athletic facilities, art, science and computer labs and Nativity School ...... 20 a well-stocked library. A performing arts auditorium, an expanded library and technology center, and the school’s Peninsula School ...... 20 first student center are being added this school year. “As I was thinking in the mid-1990s about how to face the challenge of aging facilities and the changing Phillips Brooks School ...... 20 expectations of families, I would walk across the campus thinking about the monks in the early years, their St. Raymond School...... 21 risks and sacrifices,” said Tim Molak, head of school. “That actually is what gave us the courage to modernize for the decades ahead, hopefully the next 50 years. Trinity School ...... 21 “Father Egon never dwells on his personal contributions, preferring to tell the stories of all of the people Woodland School ...... 22 who helped the school thrive. His eyes light up, and he really takes joy in that.” A

October 25, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 17 SPECIAL REPORT / PRIVATE SCHOOLS / 2006

Continued from previous page email [email protected]. Washington trip: Again this year, the enth grade; Keith Peterson, algebra, eighth-graders’ big field trip will be to eighth grade; Alison Epstein, Spanish Washington, D.C. Rep. Anna Eshoo, a in grades 1-3, 6-8; Isolina Martinez, former parent at St. Joseph’s, welcomes Spanish, grades 4-8; Chris Kanelo- and guides the students on a tour of the poulos, service learning, grades 1-8, Capitol. Scholarships are available. religion, sixth grade; Jennifer Lettieri, U.S. history; Joanne Takagi, music, St. Joseph’s School of the grades 1-5 and chorus, grades 6-8. New staff: Joining the staff in new Sacred Heart positions are : Kari Couling, learning Preschool and kindergarten specialist; Chris Scott, dean of the 50 Emilie Ave. lower school; Kyle Kalmbach, aca- Atherton demic dean. Phone: 322-0176 Life skills: All middle school students Cee Salberg, principal participate in a “Life Skills” program, Grades: preschool and kindergarten which focuses on emotional intelli- Tuition: $15,750 for half-day pre- gence, interpersonal skills, good deci- school; $17,190 for full day preschool sion-making and identity. and kindergarten. Choral, band choices: All students in Enrollment: 72 preschool students; grades 4-8 choose to take band (wood- 48 kindergartners. Admission process winds, brass or percussion) or chorus, for the 2007-08 year has begun. For which are taught during the school more information, contact jwildey@ day as an integral part of the school shschools.org. program. Montessori method: Both the pre- Enrichment: The after-school enrich- school and kindergarten use the Mon- ment program offers students from kin- tessori method. dergarten through fourth grade a range New preschool teacher: Lisa Galviz of classes and activities. They may joins the faculty. Barbara J. Brown, new director of Menlo’s Middle School, brings to the Atherton campus her experience choose from a long list of offerings, Admission: Admission process for as a teacher and head of school in North Carolina and Eugene, Oregon. She earned degrees at University of such as chess, science adventures, the 2007-08 school year is under way. California at Davis, Stanford and Harvard Graduate School of Education. tennis and swimming, cooking and bak- For information, contact jwildey@ ing, drama and clowning. Students in shschools.org. grades 4-8 may choose to participate in the athletic program, which includes ing students also pay a $600 fee for Korea and Taiwan. 10-12. New courses include marine six options per year for both boys and WOODSIDE weekend activities. Classes: 14-18 students in the major- biology, oceanography, history of rock girls. All students in grades K-12 are PRIORY SCHOOL Financial aid: About 20 percent of ity of classes. The full-time-equivalent ‘n roll, history of Islam, “Visions of invited to audition for the all-school the students receive need-based finan- teacher to student ratio is 1 to 9. The Excess” (English literature), “Theology musical, “Children of Eden.” Middle 302 Portola Road cial aid from a pool of $1.28 million. ratio of teachers and student support through Literature and Film,” beginning school students will produce their own Portola Valley Special scholarships are made to pro- staff to students is 1 to 6. computer programming, acting lab and play. A science adventure class is avail- Phone: 851-8221 mote diversity. A new scholarship fund Philosophy: An independent, Catholic “Writing for Performance.” able to middle school students before Tim Molak, headmaster assists graduates of Catholic schools. college preparatory school in the Bene- Bell-free schedule: After a year school. Al Zappelli, director of admissions and Enrollment: 352, the Priory’s dictine tradition, the Priory’s mission is of intense study, the campus now is “No cuts” policy: The school has a “no financial aid maximum enrollment, with 256 in high to assist students of promise in becom- working on a flexibly timed, bell-free cuts” policy so that everyone trying Grades: 6-12 school, 96 in grades 6-8. The student ing lifelong learners who will productive- schedule. The goal is to reduce student out for sports or drama gets on the Tuition: $26,700 for day students, body is 52 percent male and 48 per- ly serve the world. The school seeks and faculty stress by restructuring team or a part in a play. There will be and $34,932 for boarders, which cent female. Forty-nine of the high to balance an academically challenging the flow of the day to accommodate more aquatic opportunities this year includes lunch for day students and all school students — 22 girls and 27 program with opportunity for individual classes that need extra time for set-up for students to participate in competi- meals for boarders. An additional fee boys — board at the school. Of the 24 exploration and discovery. and clean-up and a rotating sixth-period tive swimming and water polo. of $400 per student covers purchases Americans, most live within 50 miles New courses: The Priory’s course early dismissal for athletic events and Open house: Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. of school supplies and clothes at of the Priory; 26 are international offerings include 19 advanced place- student activities. Eliminating “break is the date for the middle school open school store, retreats and most aca- students from China, Germany, Hong ment electives as well as 28 additional times” between classes “earns” enough house. RSVP is required. For information, demic field trips and activities. Board- Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, South elective courses for students in grades minutes for students to sleep later on Wednesday, when classes begin at 9:40 a.m. instead of 8:30. Faculty and staff use that time for meetings. High Community service: Student volun- School Woodside Priory School teer experiences are being integrated Grades into their course work, particularly social studies and theology curricula. 9-12 This framework enables better prepa- OPEN HOUSE ration and reflection, giving service Middle experiences more meaning and bring- School ing to life some of the theoretical Saturday, November 18, 2006 • 10 a.m. topics in course work. “Meaningful Grades service” is a graduation requirement. 6-8 Activity period: During the last Wednesday, November 29, 2006 • 7 p.m. part of the school day, high school Boarding students have more than 35 choices Sunday, December 10, 2006 • 1 p.m. for their activity period. New choices School this year include Christian and Jewish Grades study clubs and others that focus on 9-12 gender issues, speech and debate, and rock climbing. Take a student-led tour of the campus. Experience a bit of Athletics: Priory monks brought high school soccer to the mid-Peninsula the Priory in our labs, classrooms and athletic facilities. Talk with our when the school opened in 1957 and the boys’ varsity soccer teams thrive. teachers about the curriculum and our students about everyday life. High school teams include baseball, softball, track and field, basketball, We think you will be impressed. cross country, golf, sailing, tennis volleyball and equestrian. The middle We encourage interested students to spend a typical Woodside Priory school school fields teams in basketball, cross-country, flag football, soccer, day with us. Contact our Admissions office to arrange a “shadow” visit. swimming, volleyball, and tennis. Facilities: Groundbreaking for a new 400-seat performing arts auditorium Woodside Priory School • 302 Portola Road , Portola Valley, California 94028 • Admissions Office: (650) 851-8223 and three classrooms took place last summer with completion expected next 18 ■ The Almanac ■ October 25, 2006 SPECIAL REPORT / PRIVATE SCHOOLS / 2006

fall. The architectural firm MK Think of office to arrange a school tour, offered San Francisco has designed the facility daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with many “green” features, including a Open houses: Prospective students roof of living grass, creating a meadow and their parents are invited to attend instead of a hard surface. one of the open houses: Saturday, Nov. Open houses: Prospective students 4, at 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 5, at and their families have three oppor- 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. tunities to visit the campus at open Applications: Priority filing date for house programs: Saturday, Nov. 18, applications for the 2007-08 year 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m.; is Jan. 9. Late applications will be and Sunday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. At the accepted. weekend events, guests will tour the Annual auction: The Parents Associ- campus, sit in on a few classes and ation’s annual fundraiser is Saturday, mingle informally with teachers, par- March 3. ents and students at a reception in the Web site: www.mid-pen.com gym, where departments will set up exhibits. RSVP by calling the admissions office at 851-8221. BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Applications: Due Jan. 9 for the 2007-08 year. 50 Terminal Avenue Web site: www.woodsidepriory.com Menlo Park Phone: 327-5052 Priscilla Taylor, principal MID-PENINSULA Grades: Kinderprep-8 Tuition: $150 per month for all grades, HIGH SCHOOL including the year-round K-3 program and the nine-month schedule for grades 1340 Willow Road 4-8. Scholarships are available. Menlo Park Enrollment: 163. Beechwood is open to Phone: 321-1991 students who live within the boundaries Douglas C. Thompson, head of school of the Ravenswood City School District in Mid-Peninsula students Kendra Key, left, and Katy McGilynngilbert make a minute-by-minute observation of Molly McAuliffe, director of admission East Palo Alto and in eastern Menlo Park. mouse behavior after designing a mouse lab during a biology lab class. Grades: 9-12 Class size: averages 16-18. Tuition: $22,218; financial aid is available Focus: Founded and funded by the Enrollment: 150 California Family Foundation in 1985, Peter Metzger, head of school percent of the classes in this coedu- International Baccalaureate: The Class size: 12 students Beechwood has an extended 215-day Grades: Preschool-8 cational school are in German. The school is working toward full accredita- Focus: Mid-Peninsula High School is school for students in grades K-3. Tuition: $4,800 for a two-day, weekly German immersion program begins tion of the primary year program of the designed for students with academic New teachers: Joining the teaching preschool program; $6,420 for three in preschool. Students should speak International Baccalaureate Organization, potential who can benefit from a small- staff are Joannetta Ho, special needs days; $9,375 for five-days; $10,500 German by second grade. Established headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. er environment and a flexible, individu- instructor, and Karla Gurley, intern for for kindergarten-grade 5; $12,500 for in 1988, the school is located on the Beyond intellectual rigor and high aca- ally focused academic program. first and second grades. grades 6-8. Tuition is for a 10-month O’Connor School site, leased from the Facilities: The high school, housed in a Parent participation: Parents are academic year. Discounts are offered Menlo Park City School District. recently remodeled commercial building, required to participate in parent edu- Continued on next page for siblings. has a technology-based learning center, cation classes and take part in school Enrollment: 220 wireless technology in classrooms, sci- activities. Class size: Averages 10 students. In ence labs, art studio and photography Web site: www.beechwoodschool.org est. 1915 lab, student center, a full-size gymna- addition to classroom teachers, there sium, and a music practice room. are specialists in art, music, physical Program: The cornerstone of the GERMAN AMERICAN education, and arts and crafts. education at this independent, coedu- Focus: The school has an interna- Menlo School cational school is the “CORE program.” INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL tional and academic focus with an Students meet daily in small groups individualized approach to instruction. with their teachers to set and meet real- 275 Elliott Drive It strives to offer a learning environ- istic goals and work toward academic Menlo Park ment that fosters the development of An independent coeducational college preparatory school growth. The goal is to personalize edu- Phone: 324-8617 a creative and critical mind. About 70 serving 750 students in grades six through twelve cation for students and help them find individual paths to do their personal best. Students pursue a traditional sequence of college-prep classes and In Mountain View Upper School Open Houses: participate in community service and team sports. The school has a six-peri- Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. od day and offers a summer school. Sports: Team sports are played at the varsity level, which means all Middle School Open Houses: students are eligible to participate. There’s a “no-cut” policy, but playing Where in three critical years, girls accelerate time is determined by practice and accredited Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. game attendance, attitude, and perfor- academically, strengthen self-confidence, by WASC mance. Mid-Pen is a Division V school and become leaders—ready to succeed In 2004, the Western within the Central Coast Section and Association of Schools and Small class size • Honors and Advanced Placement in high school and beyond. Colleges gave GMS also has participated in the Christian its highest rating. courses in Upper School subjects • Engaging Middle Private Schools Athletic League School curriculum • Outstanding interscholastic sports (CPSAL) for the past 15 years. Current and past team sports include soccer, teams • Rich off erings in the arts • Commitment to volleyball, cross country, basketball, diversity • An environment that nurtures baseball, softball, and track and field. Community service: Students are independence and self-reliance • Supportive parent required to participate in two annual community • Extensive college counseling program school-wide community service projects. College planning: Mid-Peninsula offers Community Service Opportunities comprehensive and individualized col- Financial aid available lege planning services for all students. Over 90 percent of Mid-Pen graduates attend a two- or four-year college. 50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027 Shadow Day: Prospective students YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND AN ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE: can spend a day with a current Mid- Sat., November 11 at 1pm or Thurs., January 4 at 7 pm 650-330-2000 ext. 2600 Pen student attending classes and get- 650-968-8338, x115 or [email protected] ting to know, teachers, administrators and students. School tours: Contact the admissions www.girlsms.org www.menloschool.org

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educate and prepare the whole child Scholarships are available. within a nurturing environment, based Enrollment: 250 on Catholic values and beliefs. Class size: range from 16 to 21 stu- Teachers: All teachers have returned dents. for another year. Focus: Founded in 1925 as a nonprofit, Outreach program: Students are parent-staff-owned school, Peninsula involved in a range of service projects focuses on providing an environment throughout the year. They volunteer where learning is exciting, children are for the Special Olympics in Redwood challenged to learn by doing, and inde- City, help staff the soup kitchens at St. pendence and group cooperation are Vincent de Paul’s centers, and join in valued and fostered. There is an empha- the fall cleanup at Huddart Park. sis on responsibility as well as freedom Extended care: For an additional fee, and choice. Children are offered a wide Nativity’s extended care is available variety of experiences in art, science, for its students from 7 to 8 a.m. and math, creative writing, dramatics, from school dismissal until 5:45 p.m. ceramics, weaving, music, dance, physi- Golden Anniversary: Some 880 cal education and camping. alumni, parents, children and faculty cel- Extended care: Before- and after- ebrated Nativity School’s 50th anniver- school child care is available for sary on Oct. 1 with a Mass, celebrated students enrolled at Peninsula. Hours by Archbishop George H. Niederauer, are from 7:45 a.m. until school starts speeches, an open house and a dinner, at 9 a.m. and from dismissal time to hosted by the pastor, Monsignor Steven 5:30 p.m. D. Otellini. A new multi-purpose room Open house: Saturday, Nov. 5, is the and gym to be built in the summer is the open house for parents and their pro- anniversary gift to the school. spective nursery school, kindergarten Fundraiser: The Christmas tree lot and first-grade children interested in on the school grounds will be open for attending Peninsula in the 2007-2008 tree sales Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. school year. Hours are 10 to 11:30 a.m. 24. Proceeds will fund enrichment pro- School tours: Parents may tour the Sixth-graders at St. Joseph’s School browse through a collage portraying the major events, places and grams, including Spanish and music. school on five Thursdays, Nov. 9 and people of the 1970s, displayed at the Art Corridor at Sacred Heart Prep. The students, from left, are Tinyen Save the date: The school’s 16; Dec. 7; Jan 4 and 11. Meet at 10 Shih, Marisa Pelowski, Lilyan Tay and Victoria Wallace. The collages, culled from sources such as Look and Lapathon, open to students and com- a.m. at the “Big Building.” No reserva- Life magazines, reflect American history, researched by Sheryl Nonnenberg and arranged by graphic artists. munity members to run/walk laps tions needed. and raise funds for the school, is Holiday Craft Fair: An annual tradi- April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Check tion, the school’s craft fair will be held Continued from previous page grades 6-8. school. For information, call the school Lapathon_org for more information. Sunday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extra curricular program: An exten- office at 324-8617 or e-mail info@ demic standards, IB schools place strong To apply: Applications: for kindergar- at the school. Jewelry, handmade toys, sive extra curricular program that germanamericanschool.org. emphasis on international literature, his- ten enrollment for the 2007-08 year ceramics and clothing will be on sale. covers sports, creative activities and Web site: www.germanamerican- tory and culture. The school also covers are available at the school office. For There will be story telling, live music, a languages is offered on a fee basis. school.org the California state standards. more information, check www.nativi- cafe and children’s crafts and play area. Open house: The first open house is Third language option: Spanish and tyschool.com Application deadline: Feb. 1 for scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20, at the French are options for students in NATIVITY SCHOOL all new students. Parents interested in observing classes should contact 1250 Laurel St. PENINSULA SCHOOL Mary Lou Lacina, admissions director, For the future... Menlo Park at 325-1584, ext. 5, for an appoint- Phone: 325-7304 Peninsula Way ment to visit classes and learn more Carol Trelut, principal Menlo Park about the program. Grades: K-8 Phone: 325-1584 Tuition: $4,600 Katy Dalgleish, director Enrollment: 280 Grades: Nursery-8 PHILLIPS BROOKS Class size: Ranges from 27 students Tuition: $11,950, full-day kindergarten SCHOOL to 32. through grade 8; $9,140, nursery, Focus: Nativity’s stated goal is to ages 3 to 4, and half-day kindergarten. 2245 Avy Ave. Menlo Park Phone: 854-4545 Kristi Kerins, head of school

Photo by Tom Upton Grades: Preschool-grade 5 Tuition: $18,900, grades 1-5; We cherish and hold the present. $18,000, kindergarten; $13,800, )NTERNATIONAL3CHOOLOFTHE0ENINSULA preschool for 4-year-olds; $11,000 for • Experiential Learning (650) 251-8504 • www.istp.org 3-year-olds. • Independence & group cooperation highly valued Palo Alto, CA Goals: The faculty is committed to • Small class size child-centered learning through the • Varied teacher student ratio 1:4 through 1:10 use of “constructivist” principles in its • Specialized teachers: Art, Clay, Dance, Drama, Library, teaching. Key goals include developing a community of learners that promotes Math, Music, Science, Weaving and Woodshop 9ÕÊ«ÀÃi`ÊÌ equity and justice locally and globally, Nursery, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Open House }ÛiÊÌ iÊÌ iÊ and building and strengthening school- Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:00 - 11:30am. Children Welcome. family partnerships to better meet the ÜÀ`° needs of the students and community. School tours - Thursdays at 10 am: This year the school has embarked on Oct. 19, Nov. 9 & 16, Dec. 7, Jan. 4 & 11 a Global Initiative, which ties already Parents only, please. established program pieces such as Application Deadline: February 1, 2007 ÜÊÞÕÊV>° communication, chapel, service-learning and world language, and frames this learning through a global lens. Administration: New to the school’s administration are Erin Dunn, school nurse; Nancy Errichetti, director of development; Sue Reyneri, director of finance; #RJ?LC?H=?-NB?L!OFNOL?M5CNB3M.URSERY TH'RADE Alicia Falsetto, admission associate. "ILINGUAL)MMERSION3CHOOL Teachers: Phillips Brooks welcomes one new teacher, Cristiana Freed, first grade. Peninsula School &RENCH %NGLISHOR#HINESE %NGLISH Nursery through 8th Grade--Founded in 1925 Assistant teachers: Every two years, 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park the school welcomes a new group of #HINESE %NGLISH &RENCH %NGLISH 650.325.1584, www.peninsulaschool.org assistant teachers. They are: Annette Nondiscriminatory admission and hiring policy )NFORMATION.IGHT )NFORMATION.IGHT .OVEMBERAT0- .OVEMBERAT0- Wise, second grade; Carrie Wai, preschool; Sara Smith, fifth grade; Paula

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is Karen Greenlow. Funds raised will starting at age 3, through grade 5 support the school’s enrichment pro- Tuition: $18,300 for grades K-5; $16, gram and activities. 050, junior kindergarten; $12,730 for Open house: Families may tour the early childhood programs for 3- and school during the open house, this 4-year-olds year on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m. Enrollment: 145 to 1 p.m. Applications for the 2007-08 Classes: average 18-20 students year will be available at that time. For in grades K-5, with each of these details, call the school office. classes having a lead teacher and “para-educator.” Early childhood classes average 16 students with two TRINITY SCHOOL teachers in each class. New teachers: Joining the faculty this 2650 Sand Hill Road year are Kate Benson, fourth grade, Menlo Park and Kathleen Quinlan, kindergarten. Phone: 854-0288 Focus: Trinity School fosters rigorous Mary Menacho, head of school Grades: Early childhood program, Continued on next page

Upper Campus Admissions PINEWOOD SCHOOL Open House Realize the Difference OPENGrades HOUSE 7–12 – Saturday – Nov.Nov.13, 11, 20042006 Pinewood School, founded in 1959, is 11:00 am – 1:00 pm an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian 26800 Fremont Road college preparatory school serving grades Emma Henkens pauses a moment after applying colored glazed to her fish tank while Kyle Berka works on Los Altos Hills K-12. With a total enrollment of 625, his mold to create a bowl during a ceramics elective class at Woodside Priory School. Pinewood offers a family-like atmosphere where each student is a respected and vital member of our community. Our students, Mitchell, fourth grade; Jadine Wong, part in extracurricular activities, St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Hall on who come from diverse cultural, religious, third grade; Alison Hidalgo, first grade. such as projects that support the St. Middlefield Road near Menlo Park and Familiar faces: Meeta Gaitonde returns Francis Center, a small elementary the St. Francis Center. socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds, to fourth grade after a year’s maternity school in Redwood City, where Span- Annual auction and dinner: St. thrive in our small classes where they take leave. Abby Guinn, director of global edu- ish-speaking students learn English Raymond Mothers’ Club will stage part in a rigorous academic curriculum and cation and communications, also comes and gain academic skills needed to its major fundraiser, the auction and enjoy a variety of enrichment activities from back after a year’s professional sabbati- thrive in high school. At Thanksgiving dinner, on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the sports to fine arts. cal, as does Kim DeMartini, art teacher. and Christmas, they collect food for school’s Kennedy Center. Chairperson Extended day program: Phillips Our mission is to empower students to Brooks is continuing its extended day lead lives of purpose, dignity and concern program. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. for others. Come visit our school where until school starts and from dismissal you’ll witness first hand our nurturing to 6 p.m. The program also is available environment. on conference and teacher workshop CRYSTAL SPRINGS days. Students also have the opportunity to participate in after-school UPLANDS SCHOOL enrichment activities. Options this ...a feeling of joy in lifelong learning. To learn more about our school, please visit our year include art and chess. website at www.pinewood.edu or call 650-941-1532. Annual family gathering: The Par- ents’ Association will hold its fundraiser “Shanghai Moon” on Saturday, March Independent, Co-ed, Day School 10, at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton. Grades 6-12 • 350 Students School tours: To schedule a school tour on Monday and Tuesday mornings SACRED HEART SCHOOLS from now through Jan. 9, call Cath- erine Lee, director of admissions at ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL Middle School 854-4545, ext. 110. 2006 Open Houses Applications: Deadline is Jan. 5 OF THE SACRED HEART OPEN HOUSE: Web site. www.phillipsbrooks.org Saturday, October 14 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Preschool through 8th Grade Sunday, Nov. 19 Saturday, November 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM SACRED HEART PREP HIGH SCHOOL at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10 Grades 9 through 12 Please RSVP to ST. RAYMOND SCHOOL 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM [email protected] PLEASE CALL TO SIGN UP • Rigorous and challenging academic program High School 1211 Arbor Road OPEN HOUSE: Menlo Park • Coeducational • Complete athletic, ﬁne arts and Sunday, Nov. 19 Phone: 322-2312 at 1:00 p.m. Sister Ann Bernard, principal community service programs RSVP not required Grades: K-8 • Beautiful 64 acre campus Tuition: About $6,210 for one child if 400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough families participate by volunteering 20 650-342-4175 • www.csus.com hours and make a commitment to buy Sacred Heart Schools are Roman $5,000 in scrip. Catholic, independent schools Enrollment: 247 founded by the Religious of the Class size: averages 30 students; Sacred Heart in 1898 maximum is 32. Focus: St. Raymond’s stated goal is to provide a quality Catholic education SACRED HEAR T SCHOOLS with a strong emphasis on the academ- 150 Valparaiso Avenue ic basics — reading, writing, math and Atherton, CA 94027 technology. There are opportunities for www.shschools.org enrichment in art, computer classes, 650.322.1866 science labs, music and physical education. After-school sports include volleyball, baseball, basketball and track. ...educating the whole child Community service: Students take

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Continued from previous page rooms, chapel, a Great Hall, and a state-of-the art library. Technology academics grounded in child-centered is integrated into the library and all content and the values and traditions classrooms with 80 computers and of the Episcopal Church. campus-wide Internet access. There’s Curriculum: The school empha- a series of learning and display spac- sizes a strong, balanced academic es, including a greenhouse and gar- program. The rigorous curriculum den, an outdoor stage, grass athletic emphasizes critical thinking rather field, and two ball courts. The early than rote instruction and assess- childhood program moved into a new ment. The program features special- building in 2005 at 330 Ravenswood ist teachers for science, garden, Ave., Menlo Park. The new facility has library, advanced math, Spanish, two separate classrooms, designed music, art, physical education and for 3- and 4-year-olds, an art studio religious studies. and an enclosed playground adjacent Facilities: Trinity is one school with to the building. two campuses. The upper campus at Outreach: Students each year partici- 2650 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park pate in several service learning proj- for grades K-5 includes seven class ects. Last year they donated hygiene

The Bowman program builds Woodland School first-grader Hannah Nyland takes a high jump along with her classmates Kristin Shapiro, confidence,creativity and left, Lia Dopp, center, and Jenna Sveun during recess at the elementary school in Ladera. academic excellence. bags to victims of hurricanes Katrina as a fundraising idea. Funds from the apply for the 2007-08 year is Jan. 26. Lower School - GradesK-5 and Rita, helped Habitat for Human- quilt raffle were donated to UNICEF to Web site: www.trinity-mp.org ity throw a party for residents and aid children affected by the East Asia Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 volunteers, donated more than 2,500 earthquake. cans of food to the Ecumenical Hunger School tours: Call the admission WOODLAND SCHOOL Individualized, self-directed program Program. A major accomplishment office at 854-0288, ext. 100, to for the students was creating a quilt, schedule a school tour. 360 La Cuesta Drive Rich international & cultural studies now featured on the UNICEF Web site Applications: Deadline for students to Portola Valley Phone: 854-9065 Proven, Montessori approach Scott Bell, head of school Grades: Preschool-8 Tuition: $14,200 grades K-4; $15,200 State-of-the-art facility grades 5-8. Monthly preschool tuition: half-day, $1,000; full day, $1,050; Low student-teacher ratio extended day, $1,100. Enrollment: 240 www.bowmanschool.org Class size: averages 15 students. Focus: Woodland School’s stated 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 goal is to focus on academics with a strong enrichment program of art, music, drama, computers, gymnastics and physical education. Science and technology are the cornerstone Fall Tour Dates: for the 5-8 program. Field trips expand classroom learning. Middle Years Dececember6 13th8 New teachers: Four new teachers have Kindergarten January 19th joined the faculty at Woodland. They are Olga Eidelman, computers; Molly All Years - November 14th Smith, first grade; Michelle Libersat, Preschool - November 8th upper-grade math; Kristal Miles, lower- All tours begin at 9:00 AM grade science. Computer lab upgrade: The school has upgraded the computer lab and all teacher/staff computers with brand new Macs and I books. Day care: For an additional fee, extended day care for students enrolled in the school is offered year- round from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. School tours: Dates for school tours are: Thursday, Oct. 26; Tues- day, Nov. 14; Thursday, Jan. 11; Wednesday, Jan. 24; Monday, Feb. 360 La Cuesta Drive 6. All begin at 9 a.m. Call the school Portola Valley office to sign up. Preschool tours are CA 94028 Jan. 8, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 7, and April 18. A kindergarten focus tour is 650-854-9065 Friday, Jan. 19. www.woodland-school.org Open house: Prospective and current Admissions Director: Rosemary Malouf email [email protected] students and their families are invited to an open house Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Application deadline: Feb.15. Web site: www.woodland-school.org A

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Atherton artists exhibit work ‘Life with Father’ at Menlo Middle School Students from Menlo Middle for students and $7 for adults, eighth-graders Philip Anderson, at reception in the park School this weekend will revive are available at the school Taylor Blackburn, Tim Cog- Atherton artists will be fea- “Life with Father,” the 1939 bookstore or at the door. gins, Serena Gupta, Mary Nash, tured in the Atherton Arts Com- play that became the longest The vintage comedy depicts Michael Stern, Mycal Tucker mittee’s second annual exhibit running non-musical play on the life of the Day Family in New and Nicole Wolf; seventh-grad- and reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Broadway. York City in the 1880s. The head ers Brett Caplan, Pete Foster, Friday, Oct. 27, at Jennings Pavil- The play opens Friday, Oct. of the family, Clarence Day, is Andrew Sanford and Isabelle ion in Holbrook-Palmer Park, 27, at 7 p.m. in the Middle an opinionated patriarch, who Stepien; and sixth-grader Shel- 150 Watkins Ave. in Atherton. School Commons on the Men- slowly comes to discover that he ley Hutchinson. Eighteen Atherton artists are lo School campus at 50 Val- does not hold ultimate authority Directing the play is Nicole taking part in the show, includ- paraiso Ave. in Atherton, with in his home. Hastings, Middle School’s dra- ing Dr. Martha L. Berliner, 91, performances also Saturday, This amusing look at family ma Intern, Menlo School gradu- whose jewelry will be on display. Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, life is portrayed by a cast of Mid- ate and veteran of many Menlo After losing some very expen- Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. Tickets, at $5 dle School students, including productions. sive jewelry, she saw the need for items that were beautiful, yet reasonably-priced, and began creating her own. A mobile that Dr. Berliner designed from her extensive collection of beautiful shoes and ,5#),%0!#+!2$ #(),$2%.3(/30)4!, another of her mobiles using baby This necklace by Martha Berliner shoes will be featured in the show. will be on display at the Atherton Other Atherton residents tak- artists’ reception. ing part in the show include Samira Nawas-Plesman, who handbags, and artists Jacqueline will display her one-of-a-kind and Steve Osborn. Menlo Park pianist in ensemble 9OUR#HILDS(EALTH5NIVERSITY ,UCILE0ACKARD#HILDRENS(OSPITALOFFERSCLASSESANDSEMINARSDESIGNED The Picasso The musicians have performed TOFOSTERGOODHEALTHANDENHANCETHELIVESOFPARENTSANDCHILDREN Ensemble will and recorded together for over present an eve- 10 years. They are all active per- ning of cham- formers in professional Bay Area ).&!.4!.$#(),$#02 ber music on ensembles. 4HENEW&AMILYAND&RIENDS)NFANT#02PROGRAMISATWO HOURINTERACTIVECLASS Saturday, Oct. The program will feature music CONDUCTEDBYACERTIFIEDINSTRUCTOR4HEINFORMATIONINTHISCLASSISSPECIFICFOR 28, at 8 p.m., at for instrumental trio by Ibert, BABIESUPTOONEYEAROFAGEANDINCLUDESPRESENTATION VIDEO TEXT PRACTICEON the Palo Alto Doppler and Martinu, and songs Josephine INFANTMODELSANDACERTIFICATEOFCOMPLETION Art Center. Gandolfi by Schubert and Loeffler. The ensemble The Palo Alto Art Center is 3UNDAY .OVEMBER includes pianist located at 1313 Newell Road at Josephine Gandolfi of Menlo Embarcadero. Admission is $14 ).&!.4#!2% Park, violinist Susan C. Brown, general and $12 for students and flutist Lars Johannesson, and seniors. Tickets will be available /FTENTOUTEDASOURhMOSTFUNvCLASS LEARNSPECIFICSOFNEWBORNCAREINCLUDING mezzo-soprano Wendy Hill- at the door. For more informa- BATHING TEMPERATURE TAKING CHANGINGDIAPERS ANDFEEDINGANDSOOTHING house. tion, call 463-4940. TECHNIQUES)NFANTDOLLMODELSAREUSEDTOALLOWFORHANDS ONPRACTICE 7EDNESDAY .OVEMBER

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October 25, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 23 COMMUNITY Stanford wins court ruling in lawsuit over hiking trails By Don Kazak Santa Clara County Superior for filing such a lawsuit if the sors voted 4-1 to approve the Road that provides no recreation- Palo Alto Weekly Court Judge Leslie C. Nichols original decision is not reviewed placement of the two trails, called al value, is enormously expensive ruled in favor of the university environmentally, which is core of S1 and C1, on the north and south and would cause environmental tanford University has pre- and Santa Clara County Oct. 12. the committee’s legal argument. If edges of its foothills. Supervisor damage to hillsides and a local vailed, for a now, in a legal Judge Nichols ruled that the com- there is no review, a lawsuit can be Liz Kniss dissented in that vote. creek,” the committee argued. Schallenge over the placement mittee did not file its lawsuit chal- filed up to 180 days after the origi- “If the matter is appealed, it of two future hiking trails, includ- lenging the county’s Dec. 13, 2001, nal decision, and the committee’s Alpine Road could take a year or so for it to ing one along Alpine Road in San vote within the required 30 days. lawsuit was filed within that 180- The committee and others be considered,” said Larry Hor- Mateo County and Portola Valley. The lawsuit was filed in June. day window, he said. argued strongly against the ton, Stanford’s director of gov- The Palo Alto-based Committee CFG’s Legislative Analyst Brian The university was required placement of the C1 trail along ernment and community rela- for Green Foothills (CFG) filed Schmidt said the committee is to construct two hiking trails Alpine Road. tions. “The judge’s opinion is suit against Stanford and Santa disappointed by the ruling and into its foothills as a condition of “(Stanford) pressured Santa very strong and we do not Clara County in June, arguing that is considering filing an appeal. approval of its 2000 general use Clara County to drop a trail believe an appeal will be suc- there was inadequate environmen- Mr. Schmidt claims that 180 permit by the county. The Santa requirement in return for an cessful. It would simply continue tal review of the two trails. days, not 30 days, is the window Clara County Board of Supervi- expanded sidewalk along Alpine to delay trail construction.” A

Behind determined blocks from Nathan ‘Dynamic Form’ art exhibit Koeten, Neil Schott and Nicky Brandman, Viking roar into playoffs quarterback Landon Baty launched crisp Rockscape is part of an exhibit Vikings wound up a stellar season with With a series of victories on passes to Bobby Roth and Ryan Blocker. of black and white photographs six wins in seven games, and tuned up the Menlo-Atherton High School After Campbell Roellig disrupted the by Cindy Stokes of Atherton for next weekend’s Mitey Mite Superbowl field, the M-A Vikings wound Coastside offense with sharp tackling, on display through Dec. 30 in Hollister against Delta Bay. The Gates up the regular football season Baty sneaked a yard for the clinching at the Avalon Art and Yoga boys, Malcolm and Lavelle, scored three touchdown with 1:28 to play. Dominic And- on October 21-22, and prepare touchdowns between them, and Adam Center, 370 California Ave. in righetto’s kick nailed the final two points. for next weekend’s Pop Warner Greenlow ran for another score. Jack Post- Palo Alto. A reception for Ms. PeeWees: Shocked by an early Redwood regional playoffs. Following is a hauer took a short pass from Cameron Stokes will be held from 7 to City touchdown, the Vikings quickly summary of the results. Kirkpatrick and motored 70 yards to the 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. This righted themselves behind long-striding goal. Inspired play from Thomas Lopez, is her first exhibit since leaving Tiny Mites: Big and aggressive Delta Bay Keenan Gates to defeat the Junior 49ers Dominic Duarte, Austin Wilson and Amal her work as a bioengineer at North pounded the Vikings in a non-scoring 28-6. Gates scored three times on runs Duriseti ignited a live-wire Vikings offense. Entelos Inc. to focus on her contest, but several M-A players turned in of 30 to 60 yards, and Marcus Prioste Junior PeeWees: Turning up the art. “Like my engineering work, good season-ending performances. Offen- returned a kickoff 70 yards to paydirt. defensive heat, the Vikings shut out the my photographs reflect my sive sparkplugs Kai Winterling, Andrew Prioste ran for an extra point and tossed a Coastside Raiders 14-0 and earned a high attraction to general form and Wyman and P.J. Lopez wound up the year conversion pass to Dylan Kappeler. Talaisi seed in next weekend’s regional playoffs. function rather than the literal on a high note. On defense, plaudits went (T) Teu contributed a two-point conversion Plagued for the second straight week by identity of a subject,” says to Floyd Gazaway, DeMaurier Jackson, kick. Chris Williams, Jack Heneghan and untimely penalties, M-A broke through Curtis Franklin and Stavro Papadakis. Alex Lopez helped M-A control the line of Ms. Stokes. near the end of the first half on a 12-yard Mitey Mites: With a 30-12 victory over scrimmage on both sides of the ball. touchdown run by Khalil (Lil) James. South Valley (Santa Clara County), the Midgets: Josiah Paye’s conversion pass to Marquise Tolson with 2:45 to play Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Holiday Parties • Cruises * Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Holiday Parties

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■ OBITUARIES ily to California and joined the Stearns purchased and devel- During the years she lived in is now displayed in the sanc- founding team of Varian Asso- oped the property at 725 Portola Ladera, Ms. Stearns was involved tuary of Ladera Community H. Myrl Stearns ciates in San Carlos. His badge Road in Portola Valley that is in many community activi- Church. Another of her projects, Former president of Varian number was No. 2 and he was now Spring Down Equestrian ties. With two close friends, “Threads into Stained Glass,” Associates named executive vice president Center. Leah Chodorow and Nancy was displayed at her memorial and general manager. Because Memorials may be made to the Hofstetter, she started the first service. Services will be held at 1 p.m. of his high security clearance, University of Idaho Foundation, school in the area for autistic She will be remembered as Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lade- Mr. Stearns negotiated all the attention: H. Myrl and Ruth children, Peninsula Children’s quick-witted, funny and ener- ra Community Church, 3300 defense contracts for Varian in Stearns Academic Excellence Center, leasing an old building getic, say family members. Alpine Road in Portola Valley, the early days, say family mem- Endowment, P.O. Box 443150, off Alpine Road from Stanford The Stearns are survived by for H. Myrl Stearns, who died bers. Moscow, Idaho 83844. University for the school. The their children, Pamela Oxley of Oct. 9 at Marin General Hospi- In 1959 the Stearns fam- Peninsula Children’s Center is Punta Chivato, Mexico; Keith tal, three months after the death ily moved to Switzerland for a Ruth Bevis Stearns now called Achievekids. Stearns of Trinidad, California; of his wife of 67 years, Ruth year while he scouted locations She was an expert in stitchery. Gordon Stearns of Ukiah; and Expert in stitchery Stearns. He was 90. for Varian plants in Europe. She designed and worked with Sally Peacock of Bolinas. Other Mr. Stearns was one of the six Between 1948 and 1960, he Ruth Stearns died June 19 in friends on the large wall hang- survivors are 10 grandchildren men who founded Varian Asso- logged more than 1 million Bolinas after a long battle with ing of St. Francis of Assisi that and seven great-grandchildren. ciates and served as its president miles on United Airlines, say Alzheimer’s disease. She was 90. from 1957 to 1964. The Stearns family members. Ms. Stearns was born in Spo- were among the earliest resi- Mr. Stearns became president kane, Washington. When she dents of Ladera, where they lived of Varian from 1957, when the was 9 years old, she contracted from 1949 until they moved to company moved its headquar- polio, and though she walked Make sure your little Bolinas in 1995. ters to Palo Alto, until 1964. He with a limp the rest of her life, Mr. Stearns was born in rural was a member of the board of she hiked everywhere with her Idaho and graduated from the directors until 1991. family, say family members. She ghosts University of Idaho with a Because their daughter, Sally, graduated from the University bachelor’s degree in electrical loved horses and needed a place of Idaho and wrote for newspa- & engineering. After graduating to ride and stable her horse, Mr. pers in Idaho and Los Angeles. in 1937, he continued his studies goblins while he was a teaching assistant have dinner… at Stanford University. He married his college sweet- heart, Ruth Bevis, in 1939. Mary PARKSIDE GRILLE Tasting is Ann Thompson of Portola Val- ley, a family friend, recalls that believing... both the Stearns worked their way through college. Nestled in the wooded hills of Now open for lunch Sun. - Fri. His first job was in the new Dinner 7 days a week medium of television. He worked Portola Valley just 4 minutes west of 280 on the first crew that televised Menlo Park the Rose Bowl Parade. Shirley 1001 El Camino Real Temple was grand marshal. • Secluded 324-3486 From 1941 to 1948 he worked • Scenic Pizzza-2-Go in radar research and develop- 989 El Camino Real ment with Sperry Gyroscope • Serene 328-1556 Los Altos Co. of New York, one of the • 2 newly renovated private rooms nation’s leading defense con- 227 First St. tractors during World War II. available for your holiday party 941-9222 In 1948 he moved his fam- • Dine al fresco on our patio

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■ OBITUARIES The Fishers were also adven- Bath Remodels: turous travelers, friends remem- Margaret M. Fisher ber. “They took freighters all Prominent accountant over the world,” said Ms. Breen. A Design and Construction Workshop Ms. Fisher is survived by Carl Margaret McKee Fisher, a Fisher; her sister-in-law Roberta longtime resident of Portola McKee of Palo Alto; and niece "The presentation was very professional. Lots of great information!" Valley died peacefully Oct. 6. Greta MacLeod of Kenwood. -Workshop Attendee She was 88. The family suggests dona- Ms. Fisher was a familiar sight tions to Pathways Home Health Thursday, October 26, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in Portola Valley as she walked & Hospice, 585 N. Mary Ave., 1954 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043 regularly wearing a red jacket Sunnyvale, CA 94085; or to and carrying a walking stick. Peninsula Open Space Trust ispel the myths of remodeling and learn the facts and how-to’s of the process An animal lover, she carried (POST), 3000 Sand Hill Road, in an interactive workshop designed specifically for homeowners. treats for dogs in her left pocket Menlo Park, CA 94025. and apples for horses in her DWhether you are undecided about remodeling or ready to go, the class will cover the details, decisions, right pocket, friends remember. and questions homeowners have in order to help you successfully live through a remodel. “Every day, my dogs would wait Josie Bongio for her,” recalled Danna Breen, Menlo Park resident for 77 years Topics will include: a close friend. • Pre-planning • Choosing an architect, designer and /or contractor • The design process • Budgeting Margaret McKee was born in A Mass of Christian Burial will • Materials • Floor plans • Code requirements • Scheduling •Building permits • Inspections and more! Santa Barbara in 1918, but lived be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, most of her life in the Bay Area. Oct. 25, at St. Raymond Catholic Harrell Remodeling, one of the San Francisco Peninsula's premier She graduated from Palo Alto Church, 1100 Santa Cruz Ave. in remodeling contractors, will lead this workshop and take you step High School in 1935, and from Menlo Park, for Josie I. Bongio, by step through the design and construction process so you can go San Jose State College in 1940 who died Oct. 18 at Sequoia with a degree in accounting. She Health Services in Redwood into your major remodel confidently and intelligently. Your home married the late Curt Fisher in City. She was 98. is an important part of your life—make it reflect who you are by 1940. Ms. Bongio was born in giving it your very best! Ms. Fisher became a pioneer Santa Cruz. She lived in Menlo and role model for women in Park for 77 years. She enjoyed ® Harrell Remodeling. We never forget it's your home. accounting. She started as an her garden and San Francisco For more information or to pre-register for the workshop, accountant with Coopers & Giants baseball games. Harrell Remodeling Lybrand in 1940, and stayed for Friends may call from noon to call (650) 230-2900. Design + Build 44 years. In 1965, she became 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the No credit cards accepted. www.harrell-remodeling.com the first woman manger in the Menlo Park Chapel of Spangler Class fee is $20.00 if pre-registered, or $25.00 at the door. License: B479799 national accounting firm. “She Mortuaries, 650 Live Oak Ave. pioneered for women in man- in Menlo Park. agement,” said nephew Carl Ms. Bongio is survived by Fisher of Saratoga. her son, Ron Bongio; three SELECT BANKING Ms. Fisher also did the first grandsons; and six great-grand- audits for the Peninsula Open children. Her husband, Egidio Space Trust, which has pre- Bongio, and daughter, Margaret served more than 50,000 acres Brassea, preceded her in death. on the Peninsula, recalled Bob Contributions may be made Augsburger, the first executive to Sequoia Hospital Founda- director of the Menlo Park- tion, 170 Alameda de las Pulgas, MAKEMAKE AA MOVE.MOVE. based land trust. “I was really Redwood City, CA 94062 in grateful for her good work,” he memory of Josie Bongio; or to said. Younglife, P.O. Box 20822, El % After retiring and signing up Sobrante, CA 94820. with The Sequoias senior complex in Portola Valley, Ms. Fisher Lucille Balistreri kept active. 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OBITUARIES Saunders of Menlo Park; eight She is survived by her mother, continued from previous page grandchildren; and six great- Marie McGuire of Mt. Holly, grandchildlren. North Carolina; and brother, Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, for Lucille Donations in her memory may Frank McGuire of Charlotte, Balistreri of Menlo Park. Ms. be sent to the Braille Institute, North Carolina. Her husband, Balistreri died Oct. 22 at Stanford 70-241 Ramon Road, Rancho Joseph R. Garber, preceded her HOME RENOVATIONS Medical Center. She was 90. Mirage, CA 92270. in death. Ms. Balistreri was raised in Memorials may be made to KITCHEN/BATH DESIGN Brooklyn, New York, and attend- Maria Teresa Imperiale the San Francisco Opera, 301 ed Lamb’s Business School. In Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, www.danenbergdesigns.com Native of Italy 1939, she married Salvatore Bal- CA 94102; Attention: Develop- istreri who died in 1955. Before Maria Teresa Imperiale, a ment in memory of Mrs. J.R. CALL 650-325-2060 moving to Indio, California, in resident of Menlo Park for 53 Garner. FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION 1974, Ms. Balistreri worked as years, died at home Oct. 9. She Arrangements were under the a executive secretary on Wall was 79. direction of Crippen & Flynn Street and, later, for Bank Leumi Ms. Imperiale was a home- Woodside Chapel. 1155 CRANE STREET, MENLO PARK of Israel. maker who enjoyed cooking, After moving to California, shopping and sewing. she became an active volun- She is survived by her daugh- teer, serving more than 1,000 ter, Margaret Imperiale of Men- hours as a pink lady for Indio lo Park, and son James Impe- Community Hospital. She also riale of Fremont. Her husband, was a hospice volunteer for Geromo Imperiale, preceded Eisenhower Medical Center, an her in death. Earthquake Relief volunteer for Services were held at Spangler Ralphie, the Red Cross in Yucca Valley Mortuary. Entombment was at at age 75, and secretary of the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Los Republican Party office in Indio Altos. until she was 79. In 2002, she moved to a nurs- can you Janice Garber ing home in Menlo Park. She Longtime Woodside resident will be remembered for her joie de vivre, New York spirit, and Private services have been creativity, say family members. held for Janice M. Garber of HEAR ME? She was patriotic, loved dining Woodside, who died in a solo out, dancing, good conversation, vehicle automobile accident on and anything to do with cats. Highway 84 west of La Honda She is survived by her chil- on Oct. 8. She was 59. dren: Annette Sanders of Keller, Ms. Garber was born in Banner Texas, Salvatore Balistreri of Elk, North Carolina, and was a Staten Island, and Mary Ann resident of Woodside for 22 years.

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LETTERS Why attack Duboc, Winkler? schools and children. Jensen Hauser continued from page 31 Editor: Laura and John Foster ideas or accurate information. Local unions and their support- Prior Lane, Atherton CUSTOM UPHOLSTERING Spencer Little ers continue to attack Menlo Park Swiss Craftsmanship Since 1950 Oakhurst Place, Menlo Park City Council incumbents Lee Has Robinson 98 5th Ave. • (650) 365-5027 • Redwood City Duboc and Mickie Winkler for flip-flopped on fields? Who is to blame for helping make the dream of a wonderful community pool a reality. Editor: downtown blight? Folks like me now realize the Apparently, Menlo Park City Editor: sad fact that the pool contro- Council candidate Heyward Rob- I was disappointed in Mickie versy is not about whether the inson is getting concerned that his Winkler’s September 12 e-mail to pool is well run or whether the opposition to investigating sports .FFU her constituents, which appeared city decided correctly to con- fields at Bayfront Park (Measure to be little more than an effort to tract out its operation; rather, J) is going to cost him votes. cover her track record. the attack comes because Ms. Now he is speaking from %FCPSBI Ms. Winkler asks us to resist Duboc and Ms. Winkler worry both sides of his mouth. On his signing any petitions that may about taxpayers and dare to campaign Web site he states “if support rescinding the recent- suggest that our city rein in Measure J passes, I will listen ly approved Derry project on the number of employees pro- to the voters and investigate Oak Grove Avenue. I have no viding non-essential services, thoroughly the possibility of quibble with the Derry project. whose combined compensation locating fields at Bayfront It is Ms. Winkler’s complaint packages account for 70-plus Park,” yet he is quoted (Alma- about “blight” and “vacant percent of the city’s budget. nac, August 9) as saying “put- %FCPSBI1BQQBTJTUIF.BOBHFSPGPVS eyesores” on El Camino Real The facts as I understand them: ting fields at Bayfront Park 1BMP"MUP0ċDF8JUIǻǾZFBSTJOUIF that seems so hypocritical. ■ As the pool completion date would be a terrible use of tax- JOEVTUSZ TIFLOPXTCBOLJOH BOETIF She overlooks the fact that the arose earlier this year, Menlo Park payers’ dollars.” root causes of the blight we cur- faced a difficult choice because In addition, his Web site con- LOPXTIFSDMJFOUT"TFSJPVTSVOOFS rently enjoy on El Camino sits there was no money to operate the tains several links indicating ZPVDBOPGUFOmOE%FCPSBIDSVJTJOH squarely within her legacy. She pool, and yet delaying the open- strident opposition to the idea, proudly associates herself with a ing was not advisable because the yet he doesn’t mention the city BMPOHUIFQBUITPO4UBOGPSEDBNQVT slate of politically aligned council builder’s construction warranty consultant’s report that identified members who have watched the began June 1. Bayfront Park as the preferred :PVDBOSFBDIIFSEJSFDUMZBU world go by. ■ Tim Sheeper approached location for new sports fields. And now that the vacant eyesores the council members who Inspection of his list of endors- ǿǾǹǽǿǼȁȀǹȁPSEFCPSBIQ!CPSFMDPN happened on their watch, they are worked with him to negotiate a ers reveals a cadre of the most "TLIFSBCPVUIPXTIFDBONBLF particularly desperate to accept any- deal that satisfied the council’s vocal opponents of shared use at CBOLJOHFBTZGPSZPV PSBCPVUIFS thing to make it seem as though they two objectives; operating the Bayfront Park. So, will he really are turning it around. An eleventh- pool at zero cost to the city and listen to the voters, or is he just GBWPSJUFQBJSPGSVOOJOHTIPFT hour development project coupled providing a high quality pro- saying that to get votes? with the touting of new stucco on gram. (Menlo Park does not Two existing Council mem- #BOLJOHoXFUBLFJUQFSTPOBMMZ McDonald’s and chairs inside Peet’s receive rent from Mr. Sheeper bers, Kelly Fergusson (for whom do not a growth plan make. because his firm pays for Robinson actively campaigned How is it, thanks to Ms. the pool’s operating expenses, during her run for council) and Winkler’s service and that of $400,000-plus annually.) Andy Cohen adamantly oppose her politically aligned council ■ The pool is run safely. In fields at Bayfront Park. A three- members, we now have: June, a patron inadvertently some majority against fields at ■ A $ 2 million structural def- pushed an emergency button Bayfront will doom any chance icit in their city government? and a smell arose upon restart. of sharing the park with soccer, ■ City sales tax revenues that No one was seriously injured football, lacrosse and baseball $" #!" % are down 50 percent but up and no investigating official has players. ! # $! ! overall statewide? suggested that Mr. Sheeper’s Only three of the council candi- ■ A permanent loss of huge firm was responsible. dates, John Boyle, Lee Duboc and " " # sales-tax producing sites, our ■ There were three public Mickie Winkler have unambigu- car dealerships? hearings, and both commissions ously committed to investigating ǻǽǾ-ZUUPO"WFOVF 1BMP"MUP $"ȂǽǼǹǺ This does not to appear to be approved the deal. playfields at Bayfront Park. They ǿǾǹǽǿǼȁȀǹǹ]XXXCPSFMDPN the work of a council that under- I urge voters to re-elect Lee deserve our vote Nov. 7. 0ċDFTJO4BO.BUFP 1BMP"MUP stands nor can keep promises for Duboc and Mickie Winkler. Mary Gilles healthy growth in Menlo Park. 4BO'SBODJTDP-PT"MUPT .FNCFS'%*$ Nicole Lance Hermosa Way, Menlo Park John Nash Laurel Avenue, Menlo Park Stanford Avenue, Menlo Park Alarmed by Support Fitz in campaign mailer JAMES CHRISTIE OLSSON school board race Editor: DECEMBER 24, 1946 - OCTOBER 11, 2006 Editor: I was alarmed by a recent We heartily endorse Debo- postcard from the Menlo Park Jim, a beloved husband, father and brother, enjoyed music, playing his guitar and singing, rah Fitz for the upcoming City Council candidates team of passed away suddenly on October 11, 2006. He especially with “The Group”. He was President of Menlo Park City School Board Mickie Winkler, Lee Duboc and is survived by his loving wife, Mary; devoted Pacific Coast Tariff Bureau for 28 years. election. John Boyle. daughters Christie and Monica; sisters Nancy and Jim had a wonderful smile and will be Having known her for more A clear attempt was made to Joanne; aunt Marian Christie; nieces Jessica, Katie remembered for his optimism and dreams, than 20 years, we have long convince residents that their slate respected Deborah for her intel- is the only hope for creating play- and Natalie; his second family, the employees of kindness, sense of humor and dedication to his lect, dedication and judgment. ing fields for our city’s children Pacific Coast Tariff Bureau; and a menagerie of family and business. A memorial mass was held. As an involved parent with four and that their opponents will pets. The family would like to thank the Woodside children in the school district, block development of new fields. Born in San Francisco, Jim grew up in San Mateo Fire Protection District for the precious gift of she has a keen insight into the This could not be further from the and graduated from St. Gregory’s, Serra, USF and the 10 extra days we were given with Jim, and issues and opportunities that our truth. schools face. Candidates Heyward Robinson, Santa Clara University. He treasured his memories asks that donations be sent to the Woodside AED Our community is fortunate to Vince Bressler and Rich Cline are of playing basketball for Serra and USF. Jim loved Foundation, c/o Woodside Fire Protection District, have qualified candidates such as all keenly aware of the need for running, tennis and puzzling over Sudoku. He also 3111 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Deborah, along with Laura Rich PAID OBITUARY and Jeff Child, who are willing See LETTERS, next page to devote their energies to our 28 ■ The Almanac ■ October 25, 2006 VIEWPOINT

LETTERS sible for the widening of the continued from previous page Sand Hill intersection. They Creating fields on landfill not a slam dunk had not, however, been elected By Nancy Borgeson struction required neither expensive fill nor new fields. They are veteran youth to the City Council when cutting into the cap. In fact, the newer landfill coaches in Menlo Park and also the deal with Stanford was e are told over and over that the sports underneath Burlingame’s Bayside Park was have young children who partici- reached in 2002. This deal was fields proposed for Bayfront Park are closed, leveled and capped with sports fields pate in sports programs. negotiated and approved by Wvery common on former landfills in mind. They have stated publicly that the prior council, which nego- in the Bay Area, and that numerous projects In addition, unlike Bayfront Park, these three if elected, creating new fields tiated with Stanford to put in of a similar nature, including fields landfills do not have settlement or will be a top priority. Moreover, a “standard” as opposed to a incorporating artificial turf, have been methane gas problems. Piedmont’s sin- Mr. Robinson and Mr. Cline, “sub-standard” intersection. permitted by landfill regulators. This gle field is built on a dump containing as Parks and Recreation com- The deal also made Stanford simply isn’t true. mostly construction debris and almost missioners, co-authored the pay for all of the costs rather There are 38 closed landfills along zero organic waste. No significant city’s task force report on sports than cap them at $12 million the southern portion of San Francisco decomposition takes place and little, if fields. They know the facts, and and have Menlo Park pick up Bay from South San Francisco on the any, methane is generated. Belmont’s you should too before voting in the remainder. west to Albany on the east. Of these, sports complex is only eight to 10 feet November. Finally, the flier claims that only three (in Burlingame, Belmont above high tide level so differential The Winkler/Duboc/Boyle liter- Ms. Winkler and Ms. Duboc and Piedmont) are the sites of sports GUEST settlement has never been an issue. ature is purposefully vague about were the ones who removed fields. None of these three uses artifi- OPINION Golf courses on landfills are not a how they plan to pay for the pro- the Santa Cruz Avenue traffic- cial turf. (SCS Engineers, Menlo Park’s good proxy for sports fields. With golf posed sports complex at Bayfront calming devices. Again, they chosen consultant on the sports field courses, only tees and putting greens Park. However, their intention is weren’t on the council when the issue, stated in its report, “We are unaware of have to remain level. Interviews with management clear: they will spend most, if not majority of these devices were any instances where championship-level artifi- at Mountain View’s Shoreline golf course and all, of the remaining Measure T removed in the spring of 2004. cial turf playing surface has been employed at a Santa Clara’s Golf and Tennis Club yield colorful bond money, thus depriving the Some devices were kept on a former landfill site.”) stories about “sinkage funds” and high annual community of the long-awaited six-month trial that extended Two other sports complexes planned for closed outlays resulting from regular re-leveling of Burgess Gym and Sports complex, into their term, but most were landfills (one in San Jose, one in Union City) are greens and tees, frequent irrigation pipe breakage, a renovated Recreation Center, and removed prior to their taking on long-term hold due to high costs ($18 million and ongoing seepage problems as those landfills planned improvements to existing office. or more) and budget shortfalls. Of the remaining continue to shift and settle unevenly. parks. This is simply not fair to the The Boyle/Duboc/Winkler 33 closed landfills, 17 are now open space parks, So to state that there are numerous sports fields parents and children in our gym- group are distorting the truth. and six support commercial developments or on closed landfills in our area is just wrong. To nastics and basketball programs Maybe its because they don’t marinas. Five have been capped and left as is. Five suggest that artificial turf would be suitable for who have waited patiently for these want to run on their track record host golf courses. Bayfront Park is nonsensical. And to ignore the facilities. of secretive government and The three landfills currently housing sports real issues posed by Bayfront’s contours, landfill Approval and construction of badly negotiated development fields are distinctly different in several impor- depth, and ongoing settlement does a disservice a large sports complex at Bay- deals. tant respects from Bayfront Park’s underlying to Menlo Park’s residents. front will not address our field Bob and Joanna Martin landfill. First, the two on our side of the Bay shortage in a timely manner but White Oak Court, Menlo Park were leveled before capping so that field con- Nancy Borgeson lives on Laurel Street in Menlo Park. there are alternatives that will. These options include reconfig- uring our existing field sites to CLICK on your accommodate larger and more flexible fields as well as con- COMMUNITY New Look, New Location sidering other more centrally located sites for constructing ANYTIME from new fields. The city should pursue these opportunities instead ANYWHERE of Bayfront as they will be cheaper, could be built faster at www.almanacnews.com lower risk, and will serve our community better than the proposed complex at Bayfront. )&)43./4).4()36!5,4 )43./43!&% I support council members that will actually deliver on their promises to build new fields. I support Heyward Robinson, Rich Kline, and Vince Bressler. Malcolm McGinnis Same great quality Oakdell Drive, Menlo Park

Who gets credit and service. for city projects? We’re proud to announce Editor: the grand re-opening of our store. I recently found on my door- You’ve always looked to your Benjamin Moore® retailer for great products step a red, white and blue bro- and great advice. Well, that’s not changing. But now our newly redecorated chure from the Boyle, Duboc store will make your entire shopping experience even better. You’ll ﬁ nd ,/3!,4/36!5,43!&% more inspiration to help you choose paint and decorating tools. Our experts and Winkler Slate. I was sur- will help you bring your ideas to life, with the conﬁ dence you need to get prised to see them trying to take $%0/3)4#/ the job done right. credit for achievements that are ©2004 Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore and the triangle M symbol are registered trademarks not theirs to take. !PRIVATEDEPOSITORY 7 Ê, Ê£t and The Leader in Paint & Color is a trademark licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co. Lee Duboc and Mickie Win- 3AFEDEPOSITBOXESOFALLSIZES / iÀiÊÃÊ ÊÓ kler claim that their policies 3TRICTANDTOTALCONlDENTIALITY 6 Ê/t have “attracted” many new proj- 3ECUREDANDAMPLEPARKING ects along El Camino. The fact is that applications for four of &ORYOUROWNSAKEWESHOULDHAVEYOURBUSINESS the six projects were submitted, 6ISITOURFACILITIESANDJUDGEFORYOURSELF and several approved, under the $ATABANKFORIMPORTANTANDCONlDENTIALRECORDS prior city council. 717 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park The flier claims that Win- &IRST3TREET ,OS!LTOS #! (Across from the Fire Station) kler and Duboc were respon- 4EL WWWLOSALTOSVAULTCOM 650-322-2238 October 25, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 29 Serving Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, and Woodside for 40 years. Ideas, thoughts and opinions about local issues from people in our community. Edited by Tom Gibboney.

Editor & Publisher Tom Gibboney An economic boost from GM Editorial Managing Editor Richard Hine uddenly, just before the election, major economic roses are slate is quick to point out that the development unfolded under News Editor Renee Batti Lifestyles Editor Jane Knoerle blooming in Menlo Park. the incumbents’ watch. Certainly the current council is stressing Senior Staff Writers First, General Motors announced that it is about to pur- economic development, but how much the council itself had to Marion Softky, Marjorie Mader S chase 22 acres from Tyco Electronics at Willow Road and the do with the GM and Stanford talks is not certain. Staff Writers Andrea Gemmet, David Boyce, Rory Brown Bayfront Expressway to house a number of new GM dealerships Much more likely is that the heavy lifting came from Dave Editorial Intern Stephanie Cadora that would take 8.5 acres of the Johnson, the city’s business development manager, who has been Contributors Barbara Wood, site. The remainder would be working for months with GM and the Stanford Park Hotel. Bryan Wiggin, Kate Daly, EDITORIAL Bill Rayburn, Miles McMullin, open for leases to other auto We doubt if any of the City Council candidates would oppose devel- Katie Blankenberg The opinion of The Almanac dealers or retailers. oping a large commercial project on Tyco land, far from the city’s Special Sections Editors Carol Blitzer, Sue Dremann Menlo Park would win big with central core. The same goes for the Rosewood Hotel planned for Sand Photographer Marjan Sadoughi this deal, even with the City Council’s willingness to split the city’s Hill Road near Interstate 280, and the Stanford Park Hotel’s addition Design & Production sales tax revenue 50-50 with the company’s dealerships for the next of a conference center on El Camino, particularly if it helps the hotel Design Director Raul Perez 15 years, or until GM receives $10 million — whichever comes first. produce more occupancy tax, a bonus for city coffers. Assistant Design Director Then, just last week, the city announced that Stanford Manage- Where the council candidates split is on the high-density proj- Katie Cvitkovich Designers Linda Atilano, ment Co. has begun talks with Auto Nation that could lead to the ects like those proposed by the Derry family and the O’Brien Gail Thoreson, Michael Villalobos, Stanford Park Hotel’s taking over part of the former Anderson Group on Oak Grove Avenue, and Sand Hill Management Co. Elise Eisenman, Eric Kinnaird Chevrolet site for a new conference center and additional parking. at 1300 El Camino Real downtown. Given the sharply contrast- Advertising Together, the announcements add up to good news for the city, ing positions of each slate of candidates on these projects, voters Advertising Manager Neal Fine and the campaign slate of incumbent City Council candidates will have a clear choice Nov. 7 on how they want to see the city Display Advertising Sales Roxanne Bates Lee Duboc and Mickie Winkler, and newcomer John Boyle. That develop its downtown. Real Estate Account Representative Donna Berryhill Real Estate Assistant Monica Asborno LETTERS Advertising Services Our readers write Coordinator M.J. Hayden Receptionist Renee Meil Circulation, Classified, Fields and tax & Legal Advertising Bill Rayburn propositions at odds Published every Wednesday at Editor: 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Measure J, if approved by Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 854-2626 voters and implemented by the FAX (650) 854-0677 next Menlo Park City Council, e-mail news (no photos please) to: approves spending millions to [email protected] develop sports fields on Bayfront e-mail photos with captions to: [email protected] Park, perhaps as much as $17 mil- e-mail letters to: lion, according to Callander Asso- [email protected] ciates, and maintenance costs will The Almanac, established in September, be higher than for other fields. Menlo Park Historical Association 1965, is delivered each week to residents of Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Measure K, on the other hand, Woodside and adjacent unincorporated areas Our Regional Heritage of southern San Mateo County. The Almanac tells voters that our city’s bud- is qualiﬁ ed by decree of the Superior Court of get is in trouble and we should Duff & Doyle’s general store in Menlo Park opened in 1874 when the town’s population was less than 300. San Mateo County to publish public notices of a governmental and legal nature, as implement a utility tax in order stated in Decree No. 147530, issued November 9, 1969. to stay in the black. Voluntary subscriptions are available To quote Dickens, “Mr Micaw- Even though they agree with Mickie Winkler and John Boyle for delivery to homes in Menlo ■ TOWN SQUARE Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and ber: Annual income 20 pounds, the goals and features of the slate are cooking up a cynical brew Woodside at $30 per year or $50 for 2 years. Subscriptions by businesses annual expenditure 19 pounds, project, they claim that they These letters will also be posted in this Halloween: lump together city or residents outside the area are $50 for one year and $80 for two years. 19 and six. Result happiness. could obtain more “conces- TownSquare (www.AlmanacNews. employees, union endorsements, Annual income 20 pounds, sions” from the developer. In com), where you can comment on the local swim program, and the ■ annual expenditure 20 pounds, plain language, “concessions” them and post your own views. opposing candidates. Toss in large WHAT’S YOUR VIEW? 0 and six. Result misery.” translates to mean “dollars that doses of hysteria and a measure of All views must include a home address and How hard is the math? Please can be extorted from developers vitriol. Whip it all up to confuse contact phone number. Published letters vote No on J to ensure “result for permission to build.” they have remained steadfastly voters and there you have it: an will also appear on the Almanac Web site, www.AlmanacNews.com, and occasionally happiness.” They claim that the city should on course and their efforts are indigestible mess. on the Almanac’s Town Square forum. Chris MacIntosh get 2 percent of construction paying off now with successful After misusing the sports leagues Hermosa Way, Menlo Park costs in exchange for a building progress on the Rosewood Hotel for political pandering, the slate’s TOWN SQUARE FORUM Post your views on the permit. This amounts to $l mil- at Interstate 280; the General PR operation is now urging people Town Square forum at Is it concessions lion that the city should get in Motors auto mall at Bayshore; to rally to the rescue of Bur- www.AlmanacNews.com or extortion? addition to all the other conces- and, eventually, the Derry project gess Pool, creating the misleading E-MAIL your views to sions the city obtained during on Oak Grove Avenue. Note that impression that it is in grave peril. letters@AlmanacNews. Editor: three years of negotiations. none of this development is in The pool is yet another example com. Indicate if it is a Recently, the slate of Menlo Park Why is it legal for the city to residential areas. of a non-issue manufactured into letter to be published. City Council candidates opposed extort money, but not for you Reg Rice a wedge issue by disingenuous MAIL or deliver to: to incumbents Lee Duboc and and me? Tioga Drive, Menlo Park people. The only relevant issue is Editor at the Almanac, Mickie Winkler and newcomer Please support the council’s that of sound governance: Menlo 3525 Alameda de las John Boyle (Heyward Robinson, efforts in the past, and vote for Disguising issues: Park’s interests are best served Pulgas, Menlo Park, Rich Cline, and Vincent Bressler) Winkler, Duboc and Boyle. In when competitive bidding occurs. CA 94025. has featured the Derry project ref- spite of negative attacks by a few trick or treat? Candidates Vince Bressler, CALL the Viewpoint desk at erendum as an important plank activists on just about everything Editor: 854-2626, ext. 222. in their campaign. they have tried to accomplish, The backers of the Lee Duboc, See LETTERS, next page

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LETTERS for the developers’ representatives to pres- Civil society and intimidation ent their views. But a civil and respectful Continued from previous page expression of opposing viewpoints was not Editor: The performance of the Menlo Park Police their goal. Their object was to disrupt the Heyward Robinson, and Rich ivil society in Menlo Park took an ugly Department — seemingly backed by the petition drive and prevent petition-cir- Cline have repeatedly expressed turn for the worse recently, setting the city attorneyís office — in the face of these culators from being heard, not to spread admiration for the pool pro- Ccity on a downward path that, if uncor- assaults on civil liberties was inadequate. The enlightenment on the Derry project. gram. They do, however, reject rected, will leave all of us much the poorer. police treated confrontations between law- Political operatives have a name for what the no-bid process the City The presenting issue was the recent peti- ful petitioners and their harassers more like went on in Menlo Park during the peti- Council majority engaged in tion drive regarding the Derry project. domestic disturbances than what they were tion drive: They call what we experienced which awarded operation of a But the implications for Menlo Park far — violations of First Amendment rights that ì’blocking tactics,” a polite name for ugly new $7 million taxpayer-funded transcend this project. would have been obvious to any behavior. We are told that such aggressive tac- facility without the benefit of To put it plainly: developers high school social studies student. tics are becoming the new norm, and that we open bidding. apparently hired squads of young The police failed to enforce a should expect to see more of it in the future. In a press release, Ms. Duboc men were used to intimidate and sensible plan worked out by stores To avoid this grim future for civil discourse attacks labor unions (which harass residents who were carrying such as Safeway to give alternating in Menlo Park, our city officials will have to opposed the private pool deal) the petitions, as well as the Menlo blocks of time to the two sides. fill the policy vacuum that so clearly exists, and says: “The real issue is who Park voters who were signing them. They failed to provide physical and provide strong guidance to our police the voters are going to trust to I myself abandoned efforts to col- protection for petition circulators regarding the difference between quelling stand up to these powerful special lect signatures outside Trader Joes who felt threatened. They failed to a potential disturbance and protecting con- interests ...” Who are those evil- because I felt intimidated by their respond to complaints of stalking- stitutionally guaranteed rights. Our police, doer “special interests?” They aggressive tactics. Other volunteers GUEST like behavior. They failed even to in turn, will have to be much more energetic represent our city employees, experienced the same or worse. OPINION return citizens’ phone calls. and effective in enforcing those rights. people we trust with the care of These petition opponents, alerted The response from the devel- And as for the developers who provoked our public assets and even our by a well-coordinated communications net- opers might be that their mobile squads this civic melt-down in Menlo Park? If a children. Why the slate candidates work, appeared in teams whenever and wher- were merely exercising their own rights to Derry referendum appears on the ballot, are vilifying a city employees’ ever petition-circulators began to talk with free speech. Had they confined themselves voters may not want to reward them for union is mystifying. Ms. Duboc voters. Their aggressive, in-your-face tactics to discussing their position and handing their role in creating an intolerant and was herself endorsed by the very frankly scared the mainly older, often-female out ìrescind your signatureî postcards,î this abusive atmosphere in our once-civil soci- union she now reviles, along with volunteers who were circulating the petitions. argument might hold water. ety, and will vote accordingly. candidate Mickie Winkler, when More often than not, these civic-minded citi- To their credit, stores with public spaces, they first ran for council four zens simply fled the scene out of fear. like Safeway, made generous allowances Diane Hart lives on Arbor Road in Menlo Park years ago. Notably, neither Mr. Robinson or Mr. Cline, whom the SEIU I cannot recall when this expenses. Many city services are Cal Jones corrects the record A superior slate at endorsed this time around, has city has needed a more serious outsourced, such as soccer, ten- candidates’ forum received any money from the change in its direction and lead- nis, and music programs, and Editor: union. ership. Let’s be clear: It’s not just many municipalities outsource This is in response to Dee Editor: Conversely, the Winkler- a slate we’re being offered, but services. Tolles Oct. 11 guest opinion. I have never been involved in Duboc-Boyle slate is gleefully rather a train that can only fol- The outsourcing of the pool I take exception to the reference city politics until now, and I will amassing enormous donations low one track. Let’s get off here. was reviewed in public coun- to me as a part of a slow-growth be voting for the first time in a from property developers and Glenn Raggio cil meetings and commissions majority — or to any other major- City Council election. I attended the real estate community. At Ravenswood Avenue, where Heyward Robinson ity. I voted the issues as I saw them last week’s candidates’ forum a time when Menlo Park is Menlo Park voiced support for the pool pro- and as I thought best for Menlo and concluded that the three re-zoning land feverishly, the posal and city staff reports rec- Park. allies (Lee Duboc, Mickie Win- objectivity of candidates now Council’s outsourcing ommended the pool proposal. Dee makes much of the suc- kler and John Boyle) were the accepting thousands of dol- Yet, Mr. Robinson, who is cess of Collier’s (Barrone’ s superior candidates. lars from those who will most a hot campaign issue endorsed by the SEIU, which rep- and Kepler’s) project, a project The three had facts, dates, benefit from future council Editor: resents most city employees and which I approved of during statistics, all manner of impor- decisions about development Recent efforts by the Menlo has stated they will not support my second term on the City tant information ready to go is a legitimate concern. One Park City Council to explore any “privatization” (Almanac, Council. But the city gave up for each question. They were must echo Ms. Duboc’s pre- alternative options to running April 26), changed his mind and public land to that developer eloquent, concise, and direct in scient words: Who are the city services have met acrimoni- now voices opposition to the out- for which they should have their logic. The three non-allied voters “going to trust to stand ous resistance. sourcing. been compensated. candidates (Vincent Bressler, up to these powerful special Council candidates Heyward Menlo Park’s city staff is excel- Any actions taken by the Richard Cline, Heyward Rob- interests?” Robinson, Vince Bressler and lent and the debate on outsourc- 1992-96 City Council in con- inson) seemed confused and Catherine McMillan Rich Cline are using two out- ing should not be interpreted nection with the general plan unprepared. San Mateo Drive, Menlo Park sourcing efforts, Burgess Pool as a question of their capability couldn’t have been too oner- Richard Cline stated that cops and child care, as a linchpin or a vote against the SEIU. The ous, because the current coun- should write more speeding Over-doing the in their campaign, inaccu- SEIU serves its members well as cil majority brought the Derry tickets to raise money for the rately claiming the process was evidenced by the quality of ser- project to the approval stage city despite the fact everyone campaign signs not transparent and attacking vice our citizens receive and the before many citizens knew knows money from speeding Editor: the majority council members, quality of the information they what was happening. tickets goes to the county, not Successful incumbents don’t who were taking responsible produce in staff reports and bud- I spent my professional career, the city of Menlo Park. The non- need to over-advertise them- actions as stewards of our pub- gets. as president of JTA Engineers allied candidates only gave vague selves. lic funds. Nonetheless, Menlo Park faces a and Planners, representing statements on the bad conditions I have worked for the city of The budget, for example, $1.8 million budget shortfall and developers. Among our projects of our city, yet the three allies Menlo Park and lived here for shows that Menlo Park’s city- exploring options in a construc- was the 1,000-acre Harbor Bay point to facts about our potential years. I’m embarrassed by the run gymnastic program is prof- tive and open forum is critical to Isle community in Alameda, future such as the Derry project last four to five years of this itable, demonstrating a success- maintaining our current city staff now the site of 3,000 beautifully and possibly building playing City Council. The word “silly” ful public recreation program. and meeting the long-term needs landscaped homes, colorful fields at Bayfront Park. comes to mind, closely fol- On the other hand, the city’s of Menlo Park citizens. John lagoons, a local shopping center The non-allied candidates did lowed by “sad.” The council’s child care and aquatics pro- Boyle, Lee Duboc and Mickie and a business park. But my nothing but oppose them. The pathetic pleas — in the form of grams are heavily subsidized. Winkler represent a slate of candi- client had to give some to “git” allies can agree, the non-allies can lawn signs that fill the streets Neighboring cities do not use dates willing to explore and some- some. Bargaining is part of the only disagree. I believe we should of Menlo Park — for residents local taxes to subsidize child times make tough choices that game. vote for people who can say yes, to support continued failure care and other city-run aquatic may require short-term change, This council majority tends and agree as a group on a plan. should serve as a warning. He programs are also operated at but long-term benefit to citizens to jump into projects without We should not vote for a bunch of or she who has the most signs a loss. This indicates it is wise and staff. giving them adequate study. nay-sayers who do not present new apparently cannot stand on for the council to consider Kathleen Liston Cal Jones, former mayor their own records. alternatives to cut non-essential Crest Lane, Menlo Park City Council 1984-90, 1992-96 See LETTERS, page 28

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