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EDUCATION Gunn algebra pilot shows mixed results District reflects on combined course by Elena Kadvany
lmost three years ago, the Palo Alto school board A voted to pilot a combined algebra class at Gunn High School that would merge Algebra 1 and Algebra 1A. The goal was to expose all stu- dents to rigorous curriculum that would better prepare them to take higher-level math courses, rather than setting them on separate aca- demic tracks that often divided them along racial and socio-eco- nomic lines. The district hoped this class would particularly benefit low-income, minority and special- education students who trailed
Veronica Weber Weber Veronica their peers in math achievement. “If we see ... marked differences in the racial characteristics of stu- dents in those classes, a kind of pedagogical common sense turns Construction on campus into a real moral, ethical and even A bicyclist on the Stanford University campus rides past the site on Serra Street where Escondido Village graduate housing is under legal imperative not to do that,” construction. Four buildings ranging in height from 6 to 10 stories will provide housing for 2,400 graduate students and are expected board member Ken Dauber said in to be completed in the 2020-21 academic year. 2016. “That is just not an accept- able state.” Now, a 2018 district report with data on student achievement indi- whose financial circumstances cates the pilot has not yet had much HOUSING improved to the level where they of the desired impact: On average, were no longer eligible for the fed- low-income, minority and special- eral program. Those tenants are education students continue to get Low-income housing agency triples rent able to stay in a Palo Alto Hous- lower grades in algebra than their ing unit if they pay the higher rent, peers. Overall, the grade distribu- Some tenants who aren’t part of Section 8 program fear they are being priced out according to the nonprofit’s presi- tion from the first pilot year in 2015- by Sue Dremann dent and CEO, Randy Tsuda. 16 to the 2017-18 school year has re- Joseph and Evelyn Haletky are mained relatively steady, according alo Alto Housing, a non- The Palo Alto-based organiza- 8 Housing Assistance Payments 41-year tenants at Webster Wood, to the report. profit offering low-income tion sent a letter earlier this month program. located at 941 Webster St. The That’s not to say there haven’t P residents below-market- to 22 tenants of Webster Wood Contract rents can be at mar- couple received a letter on Jan. been improvements, however: While rate housing, has notified some Apartments who are in its “con- ket rate and apply to tenants who 11 informing them that their rent the grade received by the highest tenants that their rent could triple tract” rent program, the alterna- were at one time receiving Sec- by April. tive to being in the federal Section tion 8 housing assistance but (continued on page 11) (continued on page 10)
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COMMUNITY Avenidas Lifetime of Achievement News Digest Nonprofit tries to get reprieve for tenants As tenants of President Hotel brace for eviction, a local nonprofit honorees unveiled that focuses on fair-housing services issued a letter on Jan. 25 to the May garden party will honor notable seniors, fund support programs building owner, requesting that two of the remaining residents be granted a temporary reprieve because of their disabilities. by Palo Alto Weekly Staff Project Sentinel, the nonprofit that provides housing mediation services in Palo Alto and other jurisdictions, is urging AJ Capital, rom launching a theater seniors and their families on the Republican National Conven- the new owner of the building at 488 University Ave., to provide company with national Midpeninsula. tion from 1980 through 2008. “reasonable accommodations” for two tenants who have disabilities, F reach, to advocating for “Avenidas believes it is criti- President Ronald Reagan ap- the nonprofit’s Executive Director Ann Marquart told the Weekly. legislation and programs for cal to tell the stories of those pointed her to serve on the The two residents, Dennis Backlund and Michelle Kraus, had both those facing end-of-life choices, who have gone before us and Advisory Council of the White publicly appealed to the council in recent weeks and months to reach to preserving tens of thousands paved the way,” Avenidas Presi- House Conference on Library out to AJ Capital to grant them a temporary stay. AJ Capital had of acres of Peninsula hills, bay- dent and CEO Amy Andonian and Information Services, and purchased the historic building last year with the goal of converting lands and coastside as open stated in a press release. “Our President George H.W. Bush it into a hotel. space, the people honored with area is so rich with intelligent appointed her to the Sallie Mae “We are requesting reasonable accommodations on their behalf,” this year’s Avenidas Lifetimes and innovative people who go Board of Directors. Marquart told the Weekly. of Achievement Award have out of their way to give back, Kelley, a Menlo Park resident, Backlund, a former historic preservation planner in Palo Alto, per- engaged in meaningful and cre- and it is truly heartwarming.” forever changed local theater sonally addressed the council on Monday and asked council mem- ative efforts to create change Hom has worn many hats after founding TheatreWorks bers to request “in a non-binding manner” that AJ Capital extend the in their local communities and throughout her life — including in 1970. The theater company’s lease of remaining tenants until the end of June. beyond. those of an economist, profes- first show, “Popcorn,” was an While the city opted not to intervene with AJ Capital, Marquart The recipients of the annual sor, businesswoman and civic overnight sensation that con- said her agency plans to do just that. The agency is relying on the Fair award are Gloria Hom, Robert leader — as she’s promoted vinced the city of Palo Alto to Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of Kelley, Ginny Lear, Ward and quality of life in her commu- provide ongoing support and race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status and disability. Q Mary Paine and Mike and Ellen nity. As an educator, the Palo established the values that de- —Gennady Sheyner Turbow. Alto native taught generations fine the company today: innova- The honorees were announced of students over a 35-year span. tion, diversity, education and a Transitional kindergarten program to expand at an evening reception on She was named “Outstand- celebration of the human spirit, The Palo Alto school district is expanding its transitional kinder- Thursday at the Crowne Plaza ing Educator of America” and according to the Avenidas press garten program to provide early education opportunities to children Hotel in Palo Alto. They will be trustee emeritus for the Califor- release. Over the past 49 years, who might not otherwise have access to them. formally celebrated at an after- nia State University system and TheatreWorks has grown into The program, which aims to prepare children socially and aca- noon garden party on May 19, received the Seal of California one of the 50 largest regional demically for kindergarten, is currently housed at Greendell School the main annual fundraiser for in recognition of her years as a theater groups in the country. on Middlefield Road. Starting next fall, there will be transitional kin- Avenidas, a Palo Alto-based member of the California state The company has produced 430 dergarten classes at Barron Park and Duveneck elementary schools, nonprofit organization that of- Board of Education. Outside the which the district hopes will make it easier for families who live far fers tools for positive aging to classroom, she attended every (continued on page 12) from Greendell, particularly in East Palo Alto, to enroll their chil- dren. It’s possible that a 4-year-old could get on the first school dis- trict bus of the morning in East Palo Alto at 6:56 a.m. and wouldn’t arrive at Greendell until 8:25 a.m., said Anne Brown, chief academic HOUSING officer for the elementary schools. The program expansion was announced as part of Superintendent Don Austin’s proposed three-year district plan last week. Brown said Council finalizes new housing policies it was prompted by Barron Park’s new principal, Eric Goddard, who wanted to find ways to better serve children who arrive in the district California Avenue area, El Camino Real targeted for denser housing without any preschool experience. by Gennady Sheyner “Some know how to write their names (and) some have never held a pencil,” Brown told the Weekly. alo Alto’s effort to spur developers new incentives to con- units must be below-market-rate). “Children who have had a quality preschool education come in the construction of much- struct residential developments Palo Alto’s program also offers with better social skills” and stronger literacy readiness, she said. P needed housing, launched and provide them with an alter- significant density bonuses, which The publicly funded transitional kindergarten program, which by the City Council more than native to Senate Bill 35, a state are allowances for developers to started in California in 2012 and is not mandatory, serves 4-year- a year ago, concluded Monday law that created a streamlined construct a building with greater olds who turn 5 between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2. There are currently 76 night with the adoption of a slew approval process for residential square footage. In the California students enrolled in the Greendell program. Q of zoning revisions that speed up projects that designate at least half Avenue area, residential density —Elena Kadvany the approval process and grant of their units as below-market-rate would more than triple, with per- density bonuses to certain resi- units. By contrast, Palo Alto’s new mitted floor-area-ratio (a measure Suspected home burglar nabbed by K-9 dential projects around Califor- “housing incentive program” pre- of the square footage of the build- A Palo Alto police canine took down a man Tuesday who’d al- nia Avenue and along El Camino serves the city’s existing review ing to that of the land) increasing legedly entered a historic Crescent Park home in the 900 block of Real. process and includes a less strin- from 0.6 to 2.0. University Avenue and resisted arrest when confronted by officers. The newly approved zone gent below-market-rate housing Along El Camino Real, al- Police were responding to a 911 call made at 5:08 p.m. from a changes aim to both grant requirement (15 percent of the lowed floor-area ratio would be woman in her 60s who reported that she’d arrived home to find her increased from 0.5 or 0.6 (depend- kitchen window smashed, according to a police press release. ing on the zone) to 1.5. Officers arrived, entered the three-story house and heard rustling Both programs are similar to sounds coming from upstairs, the police stated. They called out to the one that the council approved the suspect, who allegedly came down wearing a shirt that belonged for downtown on Dec. 3. There, to a resident of the home. The 53-year-old man told the police that the permitted density increased it was his house. to 3.0. Interim Planning Director He resisted officers’ commands, at which point a police canine was Jonathan Lait told the council that used to take him into custody, the press release states. He received the goal is to “encourage more minor injuries from the canine encounter and was treated by Palo housing, and for that housing to Alto Fire Department paramedics. He was taken to a local hospital,
File photo/Veronica Weber take place through a local process which is standard procedure following a canine apprehension. that we still want to maintain.” The man, a San Jose resident, was arrested for felony residential bur- In addition to allowing more glary, misdemeanor possession of stolen property, and misdemeanor floor area, the council officially resisting arrest and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail. scrapped its limit on numbers of Detectives will be investigating to determine if the arrestee is con- housing units on a parcel. With nected to any other residential burglaries. the new rules, as long as a proj- Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call po- A bicyclist rides past the Park Plaza apartments at 195 Page Mill ect meets all the development lice at 650-329-2413. Anonymous tips can be emailed to paloalto@ standards — height, setback and Road in Palo Alto, a mixed-use development that features 82 tipnow.org. Q apartments above office space. Completed in 2016, it is one of the —Palo Alto Weekly Staff city’s most recent new housing developments. (continued on page 8) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 1, 2019 • Page 7 Upfront
MEDIA Cities prepare to buy Media Center’s headquarters Palo Alto heads negotiations over the nonprofit’s San Antonio Road headquarters by Gennady Sheyner Palo Alto-led consortium testy debate between the city and fees (these are separate from the Weber Veronica by photo File of cities is preparing to the Media Center. While the city roughly $1.8 million in “franchise A buy the Midpeninsula Me- has publicly acknowledged the fees” that the JPA cities get annu- dia Center’s headquarters on San value that the Media Center’s ally from Comcast and AT&T). Antonio Road in Palo Alto in a course offerings and programs The cities would then use about 70 deal that would effectively allow bring to the region, city officials percent of these fees every year to the local nonprofit to use fees from have been scrambling to find ways buy the building. If the building is cable bills to support its day-to- to support the nonprofit without valued at about $5 million, the pur- TD Daniell, center, operates the switcher as fellow Midpeninsula day operations. falling afoul of the federal law. chase would take about 20 years to Media Center volunteers Sean George, front left, and Ken While some of the most criti- The Media Center, for its part, had complete, Ramberg said. Dickman, back left, watch as “Other Voices,” a monthly live talk cal details of the plan, including protested the auditor’s findings and Both sides stand to gain from show hosted by the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, is filmed the purchase price, have yet to Richardson’s interpretation of the the sale. Palo Alto and its partners in the studio in 2015. be hashed out, Palo Alto and the federal restrictions on PEG fees. would own a new physical asset, nonprofit have already reached a Restricting how these fees are used funded by cable viewers. The Media past decade. If that changes, how- would make more sense to house tentative agreement on several key would turn its annual funding into Center, by giving up a building it has ever, the cities may not have the the Media Center’s broadcast- terms, which the City Council en- “political football,” the nonprofit’s owned since 2003, would acquire a resources they need to complete ing operations at Palo Alto High dorsed Monday night. The Cable former executive director Annie new funding stream and long-term the purchase as planned. School or Gunn. But he also joined Joint Powers Authority, which also Folger argued at the time. stability. A key provision of the pur- Federal law is another wildcard. the rest of the council colleagues, includes Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, David Ramberg, assistant direc- chase agreement is the dedication of Ramberg noted that it’s possible as well as about 15 supporters of Menlo Park, Atherton and por- tor of the city’s Administrative the building toward PEG purposes that federal law could change to al- the nonprofit, in signaling support tions of San Mateo and Santa Clara Services Department, told the for the life of the asset. low the use of PEG fees for operat- the new deal. counties, would fund the purchase council this week that staff has de- The city would also give the Me- ing costs. If that happens, the build- East Palo Alto City Councilman through “public, education and gov- termined that the best way to con- dia Center “exclusive possession of ing’s sale would no longer make as Larry Moody told the council that ernment” (PEG) fees, which amount tinue providing the PEG fees to the the building,” which it would oc- much sense for the Media Center. his city is often seen as an “infor- to 88 cents on every cable bill. Media Center is to use the fees to cupy on a rent-free basis. While Ramberg said the agreement mation desert.” The Media Center, The cities’ move to buy the buy the nonprofit’s video produc- most of the building would have to will include clauses that will allow he said, not only helps fill the in- building comes three years after tion and training facility. The Me- be dedicated for PEG purposes, the the Cable JPA and the Media Cen- formation gap but it also creates a an audit from City Auditor Harriet dia Center, which offers broadcast- Media Center would be allowed to ter to renegotiate its terms in either place for local youths to pick up Richardson criticized the Media ing classes, produces educational use otherwise idle space for profes- of these circumstances. new skills. Center for using PEG fees to pay and community-based shows and sional services, such as corporate “Both of these risks would be “We don’t have a local newspa- for operating expenses, in violation broadcasts government meetings, events, for which it could charge. addressed,” Ramberg said. per, we don’t have access to plat- of a federal law that only allows would then use the fees to support Ramberg noted that the sale The council strongly supported forms that give us opportunities to the use of these fees for capital its operating budget. comes with some risks. With more staff’s effort to reach a deal with really tell our story and tell our nar- costs. Since then, city staff and the “Staff believes it’s the most vi- customers switching from cable the Media Center and directed by rative,” Moody said. “The Media Media Center have been consid- able option for long-term financial to streaming services like Netf- a unanimous vote to move ahead Center over the years has provided ering the best way to invest these sustainability of the media center,” lix and YouTube, PEG fees could with the negotiations. Councilman that access to the community.” Q fees in a way that would allow the Ramberg said. drop. So far, the revenues have held Greg Tanaka said he was con- Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner nonprofit to continue to operate. Ramberg said the cities currently fairly stable, ranging from about cerned about the risks Ramberg can be emailed at gsheyner@ The 2016 review prompted a get about $325,000 in annual PEG $313,000 to $347,000 over the had cited and wondered whether it paweekly.com.
same time we can’t forget the im- imbalance of the number of jobs should go to favor affordable memo that prompted the zon- Housing pacts to the residents who will be compared to housing. housing over the market-rate ing revisions, pointed to the (continued from page 7) living there.” And while housing produc- variety. Under the city’s exist- 57-apartment complex that the Councilman Tom DuBois also tion in Palo Alto has been slim ing definition, the term can ap- council approved last year for floor area — it can have as many raised concerns about the new in recent years, with only one ply to housing for “moderate the corner of El Camino and units as the developer wants. It rooftop policy and suggested a multifamily project approved in income” residents, who make up Page Mill. Despite consisting also specified that develop- requirement that rooftop gardens 2018, Filseth said he was confi- to 120 percent of area median entirely of “microunits” of be- ers can use roof decks to meet be only allowed on the third sto- dent that the zone changes, along income, which amounts to about tween 500 and 700 square feet, their “open space” requirements, ry of a building or higher. His with the city’s recent easing of $125,000 for a family of four, ac- the developers plan to charge which will allow builders to ded- colleagues agreed. cording to Lait. rents of well above the “moder- icate a greater share of their land The zone revisions mark an- Councilman Tom DuBois ate income” level — about 180 to housing units. other victory for Palo Alto’s ‘Here in Palo Alto, favored the more restrictive to 190 percent of area-median In keeping with the council’s housing advocates and another definition of 80 percent of area- income, Fine estimated. new spirit of compromise, the achievement for a council that is we’d be lucky if we median income. In discussing “Yes, we should be providing council was nearly unanimous in trying to meet a goal of generat- got a project for 80 zone changes around Califor- more regulatory flexibility for approving most of these changes. ing 300 housing units annually. nia Avenue, DuBois argued that those low-income units,” Fine Councilwoman Lydia Kou was In just the past two months, the to 100 percent (of only projects geared toward said. “But here in Palo Alto, we’d the sole dissenter on the items council has made a host of zon- median income).’ low-income residents should be be lucky if we got a project for that pertained to rooftop open ing revisions and approved its —Adrian Fine, eligible for the new “affordable 80 to 100 percent.” spaces. Citing their potential first affordable-housing project vice mayor, City Council housing overlay” district and After DuBois made a motion noise impacts, Kou argued that in seven years, a 59-unit complex exempt from the city’s ground- regarding a ground-floor retail the city should institute code- in the Ventura neighborhood rules on accessory-dwelling floor-retail requirement. requirement, exempting proj- enforcement provisions before known as Wilton Court. units (also known as granny or “I remain concerned that what ects geared toward 80 percent relaxing the rules. Mayor Eric Filseth touted in-law units), will help Palo Alto we’re calling affordable-housing of area median income, Fine Kou said she was particularly the series of zone changes as get to its annual housing goal. overlay is going to favor market- proposed an amendment raising concerned about allowing too a significant accomplishment, “We should allow ourselves to rate housing and I want to make it to 100 percent. Fine’s amend- many roof decks on El Camino particularly when considered acknowledge and (take) credit sure it’s attractive to projects that ment failed by a 3-3 vote, with Real, given that several sec- alongside the council’s Dec. 3 and be happy about that,” Fils- are below market rate to have Filseth recusing and DuBois, tions of the thoroughfare border actions and its recently adopted eth said at the conclusion of the some additional incentive,” Du- Kou and Greg Tanaka dissent- neighborhoods of single-family restrictions on office develop- discussion. Bois said. ing. The council then voted homes. ment. Palo Alto’s efforts to si- While council members were Others countered that even unanimously to support the 80 “I don’t think it’s thought out multaneously boost its housing united on most issues, they con- the “moderate income” level is percent level. Q carefully,” Kou said of the new stock and limit commercial de- tinued to split over what exactly well below Palo Alto’s market Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner rooftop rules. “We want to have velopment are an important step constitutes “affordable housing” rate. Vice Mayor Adrian Fine, can be emailed at gsheyner@ more housing stock, but at the toward addressing the regional and over how far the council the lead author of a colleagues paweekly.com.
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waiver. It is a pointless exercise,” the fact that it would apply to ev- Others also took issue with the zoning change, residents of the Hotel conversion Lanferman said. ery grandfathered property in the proposed ordinance, even as they President Hotel have been moving (continued from page 5) The President Hotel project’s crit- downtown area, where there are at had acknowledged that the com- out. Faced with a Jan. 31 deadline ics, meanwhile — some of whom least 13 such multifamily residen- mission needs to correct the city’s to vacate the building, most have all public comments focused on the attended the commission meeting tial properties, according to Lait). error from 2016. Commissioner already left, although two of the proposed conversion of the 75-unit, — called the waiver clause “unfair- “Here, every property owner that Michael Alcheck said the zoning building’s disabled residents have six-story President Hotel Apart- ness and subterfuge” on the part of exercises rights under the Ellis Act effort, which is being driven by the secured the help of a local non- ments, a project that has generated city staff on behalf of AJ Capital. to withdraw from the residential President Hotel “fiasco,” feels like profit that focuses on fair-housing significant community opposition “This waiver smacks of the pro- market would be confronted by a “partly damage control and part of services to request they be granted and that cast a large shadow over motion of AJ’s interest without ever new legal barrier to any lawful use,” an effort to course-correct.” a temporary reprieve. Project Sen- Wednesday’s zoning debate. designating them by name,” Palo Lanferman wrote. “Forcing a prop- “I don’t think it’s tenable to be tinel, the nonprofit that provides David Lanferman, an attorney Alto resident Beth Rosenthal said erty owner to seek a waiver would in a land-use environment where housing mediation services, urged representing the building owner, Jeff Levinsky, a resident who unlawfully impose a ‘prohibitive the Cheesecake Factory cannot be AJ Capital in a letter on Jan. 25 to Adventurous Journeys Capital discovered that the 2016 addition price’ on the exercise of Ellis Act a retail shop. ... The challenge here provide “reasonable accommoda- Partners, argued that the restriction of the “grandfathered facilities” rights.” is how to facilitate these non-con- tions” for the two. is inconsistent with both the city’s applied to the President Hotel con- Lanferman’s argument did not troversial changes without opening On Jan. 29, the city of Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and with the version, argued that if the waiver sway the commission, which voted the doors too wide (to where) our formally notified AJ Capital about state’s Ellis Act, which empowers process were to be implemented, it to keep the restriction on conver- housing stock is depleted. the city’s requirement that tenants landlords to get out of the rental should be as transparent as possible. sions from residential to non- “We’re in a scenario now where be offered a one-year lease agree- business. “The tenants of the building residential use but eliminated the the determination by staff has ment — a rule that has not been In a further blow to AJ Capital’s shouldn’t wake up and discover waiver process. The action means changed so much in seven months followed or enforced at the historic project, the commission voted not that the waiver has been granted that anyone seeking an exemption that we’re losing credibility,” Al- apartment building. The provision to include in the ordinance a newly and their residential use has been would have to rely on the usual re- check said. may give the building’s few re- proposed waiver process for de- wiped out or something like that,” course — a lawsuit. Alcheck also made a motion to maining tenants some leverage in velopers who want to exempt their Levinsky said. Commissioner Doria Summa, recommend the city hire an outside a potential legal battle against AJ projects from the restriction on resi- But Lanferman argued in a let- who led the effort to delete the attorney to consider the Ellis Act Capital. dential conversions. The wording, ter that the new restriction is “very “waiver” process from the draft or- issues Lanferman had cited, which Iqbal Serang, a President Ho- which was recommended by both problematic,” creating “unaccept- dinance, took issue with city staff’s passed 5-1-1, with Summa dis- tel tenant, urged the commission the city’s legal counsel and the City able inconsistencies between the assertion that the ordinance may not senting and Commissioner Asher Wednesday to do what it could to Council, was crafted for applicants zoning ordinance and the city’s be legal. When she pressed Deputy Waldfogel abstaining. protect the residents. who would assert that the restric- Comprehensive Plan.” The Com- City Attorney Albert Yang about the Some in the community and “It’s unbelievable that we can tion “is pre-empted by state or fed- prehensive Plan, he wrote, specifi- applicability of the Ellis Act to this on the commission pushed back forward this idea where 75 units eral law.” cally states that sites “within the ordinance, he declined to answer, against Lanferman’s argument. of housing that is compact can be Lanferman, however, opposes the existing commercial areas and citing “attorney-client privilege.” Levinsky said that while the state eliminated forever,” Serang said. waiver idea. He claimed it is point- corridors are suitable for hotels.” Yang said he would be willing to law gives property owners the right “I strongly feel it is a responsibil- less because the restriction itself is The restriction, he argued, would offer the commission “confidential to stop renting, it “does not give ity for you the commissioners and illegal. “frustrate or obstruct the attainment advice” about this topic. them the right to change to a dif- our representatives on the council “If a property owner is making of the fundamental policies of the “Why wouldn’t we just use the ferent use.” to help protect us individuals who residential use of it and wants to Comprehensive Plan.” same process that we generally use “The Ellis Act does not present are in dire need.” Q change the use, the statute says you Lanferman also argued in his for any applicant that feels we’re not the threat that you’ve heard,” Levin- Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner can’t unless you apply for waiver. letter that the prohibition would treating them fairly in respect with sky said. can be emailed at gsheyner@ The state says you have to grant the constitute “spot zoning” (despite the laws?” Summa asked. 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Algebra Teachers adjusted the course af- The voted 3-2 against asking separate times during her three- Baten Caswell warned that the (continued from page 5) ter meeting with a middle school staff to report back further on the minute public comment to the board’s vote Tuesday night could math instructional leader to learn results of the pilot. Board mem- board. “We have no actionable have implications beyond just this and implement differentiation bers Todd Collins, Ken Dauber information and we’re releasing course. percentage of low-income and practices, visiting other local al- and Shounak Dharap supported a Gunn’s 2019-20 course catalog “I think we just made a decision minority students was a C in both gebra classes and receiving addi- motion from Dauber to tell district next month.” that will potentially have ramifi- years, the percentage getting A’s tional training. staff that they have “no obligation” Austin said that more review of cations on everything the board and B’s increased. Eight percent Rolling out the class was also a to return to the board with a report the class is merited and that the decides,” she said. Q (just four students) received an A “major undertaking” that first year on the course, while President Jen- district should determine whether Staff Writer Elena Kadvany in Algebra 1 and 1A in 2015-16, but with a team of three new teachers, nifer DiBrienza and board member it’s “the right path” forward after can be emailed at ekadvany@ 14 percent received an A the next including one who was new to Melissa Baten Caswell opposed it. this school year ends. paweekly.com. year and 21 percent last year. teaching algebra altogether, ac- Dauber said Tuesday night that Special-education students’ cording to the report. continued evaluation of the class grades also improved from the By year two of the pilot, the should be staff work and that to first to second year of the pilot teachers said they felt they had expect a future report at the board course. In 2017-18, seven special- learned to handle the challenges level would be to continue “down education students received A’s, around differentiation and stu- an unproductive road.” Board in- seven received B’s, eight received dent support through professional volvement at the individual course CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week C’s and six received F’s, the report learning, team planning and sup- level, he argued, could discourage states. port from Gunn and the district. teachers from innovating in their Critics of the pilot feared that They were revising the final exam classrooms. City Council (Jan. 28) Media Center: The council supported staff’s proposal to continue negotiating with it would dilute instruction to the to better match with the new course Baten Caswell strongly dis- the Media Center regarding the purchase of its building at 900 San Antonio Road. detriment of higher-achieving and experimenting with standards- agreed. The board’s 2016 approval Yes: Unanimous students. (There was similar re- based grading, which measures of the pilot promised periodic eval- Zoning: The council made a series of revisions to the city’s zoning code, including sistance to a teacher proposal to student achievement by specific uations that have not occurred. To the creation of a “housing incentive program” for California Avenue and El Camino Real. Yes: Cormack, DuBois, Filseth, Fine, Kniss (recused on the California Avenue merge two levels of freshman learning targets rather than grades. not continue those would be a “dis- program but supported the El Camino one), Tanaka No: Kou English at Palo Alto High School Gunn is continuing to track the service” to the public, particularly in 2014.) According to the report, first and second cohorts of Algebra parents of children currently in the Board of Education (Jan. 29) this did occur the first semester 1A students. Algebra 1A class who have written Teacher housing: The board expressed interest in a county project to build of the Algebra 1A class at Gunn. There are currently 133 students to her and other board members affordable housing in Palo Alto for teachers and school employees and directed Both teachers and students “ex- enrolled in the course, according with concerns, she said. staff to bring back an analysis of housing options and how this project would fit into the district’s overall compensation package. Yes: Unanimous pressed the challenge of differen- to the district. “It looks like a dismal failure, Hoover portables: The board approved a $508,736 contract to set up interim tiation within the wide range of The data report is dated March but I don’t know that that’s in fact classrooms at Hoover Elementary School. Yes: Unanimous students in their algebra classes, 2018 but had not been publicly true. ... This is what the commu- Algebra 1A: The board directed staff that they have no obligation to return to the and teachers and students both ex- presented, according to Superin- nity thinks now, that this was a board with a report on a pilot Algebra 1A course at Gunn High School. Yes: Collins, Dauber, Dharap No: Baten Caswell, DiBrienza pressed concern that the highest- tendent Don Austin. failure,” Baten Caswell said. New courses: The board discussed new course proposals for the 2019-20 school achieving students were not being Kimberly Eng Lee, a Gunn par- year. Action: None challenged.” Board debates role ent and chair of special-education Several students reported in fo- in evaluating courses advocacy group Community Advi- Planning and Transportation Commission (Jan. 30) cus groups that because the class In hearing the report Tuesday sory Committee, questioned why Stormwater: The commission heard an update on the city’s Green Stormwater was “easy,” they were thinking night, school board members the district is in the third year of a Infrastructure Plan. Action: None Housing: The commission recommended approving an ordinance that amends the about taking Geometry A over sharply disagreed with one another two-year pilot “with no clear evi- “grandfathered facilities” clause to allow downtown buildings that don’t comply with the summer and taking Algebra 2/ over their oversight role in curricu- dence of its impact or efficacy. current development standards to convert to other allowed uses. The ordinance Trigonometry A the next year. lum review. “I am puzzled,” she said three also prohibits conversions from residential to non-residential use. Yes: Unanimous
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raises to what was needed to cov- recertification process. Rent er costs. As a nonprofit, they were Haletky said he wrote an email (continued from page 5) not interested in raising rents just to Granadosin but he hasn’t re- because private landlords were ceived a reply. would rise from $1,467 per month doing it. As a result, ‘market rate’ “Palo Alto Housing Corpora- to $4,545 for their three-bedroom fell considerably behind rents for tion was founded with the mis- unit, effective on April 1. The in- comparable apartments,” he said sion of making and keeping af- crease is being prompted by new in an email to the Weekly. fordable housing in the Palo Alto contract rents and utility allow- “This drastic rise brings the area. These new rents are a blatant ances authorized by the federal rents up to what other landlords betrayal of that mission that your Department of Housing and Urban charge, but it is so steep that it is organization has been so faithful Development. a virtual eviction notice for all to for almost half a century,” Ha- The notice has left the Haletkys those whose income is above the letky wrote in the letter.
reeling. Weber Veronica subsidy limit. It would seem to be Haletky said he had two small “Essentially, that’s an eviction a betrayal of the PAHC mission children when he moved to the notice,” said Joseph Haletky, who to provide affordable housing,” complex and appreciated the works full time to support himself he wrote. nonprofit for giving him a place and Evelyn, who is disabled. Tsuda acknowledged that bind to live. As a Palo Alto resident, The new amount is far above Webster Wood, a 68-apartment complex at 941 Webster St. in Palo for some tenants, given that con- he founded the Downtown Food what they can afford together, he Alto, is managed by the nonprofit Palo Alto Housing. The majority tract rates had not been adjusted Closet and Urban Ministry of said, but there is a possibility that of residents, but not all, are in the federal Section 8 housing- for many years. Those low rates Palo Alto; became active in the Evelyn could qualify for housing assistance program. were based on the prior HUD music and theater scene at Stan- assistance if they split up. He is contract. Although HUD had the ford and three local theater com- already looking for housing for of the housing agency’s 700 resi- determine if they are able to stay ability to make annual adjust- panies; and is a member of First himself in La Honda for about dential units for low- and mod- in the program. ments, that didn’t happen. Lutheran Church. $1,400 a month, but it isn’t ap- erate-income households on the Even if the Haletkys were to “For years, it was vastly under “I do not appreciate being propriate for his wife, he added. Midpeninsula. re-apply for Section 8 certifica- market rate,” Tsuda said. thrown away like this,” he said. Q “This has been home for 47 Palo Alto Housing’s tenants are tion, assuming they could qualify, According to the letter sent by Staff Writer Sue Dremann years,” he said of Palo Alto. classified as either Section 8 or their current $1,467 rent would Evangeline Granadosin, property can be emailed at sdremann@ Tsuda said last week that the contract. Some Section 8 house- increase to about $2,500 per supervisor, tenants in the con- paweekly.com. contract rent rates — $2,790 for a holds pay a subsidized rent of 30 month, Tsuda estimated. tract rent program have until this one-bedroom apartment; $3,445 percent of their adjusted income. Joseph Haletky said an abrupt Thursday to submit their income for two bedrooms; $4,545 for There will be no increase in rent $1,000-a-month increase would and asset information for review THERE’S MORE ONLINE three bedrooms; and $5,355 for for those renters. Other Section still leave him in a bind. His last to enable staff to determine their PaloAltoOnline.com four bedrooms — were granted 8 households that are currently rent increase — last summer — eligibility for Section 8. Palo Alto Housing President and by the federal housing agency paying a prorated rent due to was $70. In a follow-up email, Geor- CEO Randy Tsuda talks with Weekly after HUD and Palo Alto Hous- other eligibility requirements “There have been periodic rent gina Mascarenhas, vice presi- journalists about the nonprofit and ing did separate market studies. will have their rent determined increases, as costs for running dent of property management, about new regional efforts to develop more housing. Watch the “Behind The increases are based on what in accordance with HUD’s pro- and maintaining the apartments said that 19 of the 22 contract the Headlines” webcast at youtube. the market rate is for comparable ration formula, Tsuda said. Each have risen. But Palo Alto Housing rate households have completed com/paweekly/videos or download housing in the area. year tenants go through an an- Corporation (Palo Alto Housing’s recertification paperwork and/or the podcast at paloaltoonline.com/ Webster Wood accounts for 68 nual eligibility recertification to previous name) limited those scheduled meetings to start the podcasts/behind_the_headlines.
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of hard work, simple values and improve conditions for those Public Agenda Avenidas modesty — always with a sense making end-of-life decisions (continued from page 7) A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week of humor included. and those with disabilities. Portola Valley duo Ward and Mike, an early pioneer in the CITY COUNCIL ... The council will hold a retreat to discuss the 2018 shows, more than 100 new play Mary Paine have been key play- hospice movement during the National Citizen Survey, set its annual priorities and discuss council readings and 70 world premieres, ers in preserving large swaths 1970s, helped establish Mid- procedures and protocols as they pertain to meeting management and including “Memphis,” which of Peninsula hills, baylands and Peninsula Hospice — which participation in local and regional boards. The retreat is scheduled for 9 won the 2010 Tony Award for coastside as permanent open has since expanded and is now a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, Best Musical. Kelley, whose life space for public health and known as Pathways Hospice — 250 Hamilton Ave. remains tightly interwoven with enjoyment. and volunteered there as a medi- the company, has been a guest Ward, one of the area’s earli- cal director for nearly 20 years. CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to hold a study session with its state director around the country, lec- est venture capitalists, helped He also testified multiple times lobbyists relating to the 2019 legislative session, discuss the city’s letter to tured at local colleges and won launch the Peninsula Conserva- before the California Legisla- the Santa Clara County Planning Department pertaining to the negotiated many directing awards from tion Center and then formed the ture, playing an important role development agreement over the Stanford University General Use Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, nonprofit Peninsula Open Space in the passage of the End of Life Permit; and consider appeals from Crown Castle and United Neighbors Theatre Bay Area and Backstage Trust in 1977 to protect and care Option Act, which allows medi- pertaining to the interim planning director’s partial approval of Crown West. for land in and around Silicon cal aid in dying for terminally Castle’s application for wireless communication facilities. The meeting will Lear has spent most of her Valley. The Trust has been re- ill patients. begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, life volunteering for organi- sponsible for preserving more Ellen turned her attention 250 Hamilton Ave. zations, including the Rotary than 76,000 acres of open space toward children with special UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission plans to Clubs of Los Altos and Palo in San Mateo, Santa Clara and needs after the couple’s son consider a new water supply agreement between San Francisco’s Alto, the Foothill College Foun- Santa Cruz counties. died in 2012. She joined the wholesale customers in Alameda County, San Mateo County and Santa dation Commission and the El Mary started her environ- Children’s Health Council board Clara County; hear a presentation on succession planning, recruitment Camino Hospital Auxiliary. The mental endeavors while on the of directors for two terms and and vacancies in the Utilities Department; consider preliminary rate longtime Los Altos resident co- board of the nonprofit Penin- later the board of directors of changes for electric, gas, wastewater-collection and water utilities and founded the Los Altos Commu- sula Conservation Center. She Abilities United, where she also discuss the future of the fiber utility and planning for smart meters. nity Foundation’s “LEAD” pro- later co-founded the spin-off participated on the capital cam- The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Council gram to encourage residents to organization Environmental paign committee. As a member Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. become better involved in their Volunteers, a nonprofit aimed of the Jewish Family and Chil- town. While on the Foothill at introducing natural history dren’s Services’ public issues ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to discuss 702 College Foundation Commis- and environmental science to committee, Ellen advocated for Clara Drive, a proposal to demolish a four-unit building and construct sion, she helped raise more than children. She played a key role better coordination of services three single-family homes totaling 5,000 square feet; consider a proposal $100,000 in one night to sup- in securing funding for the for families with disabled chil- to demolish an existing 1,951-square-foot office building at 190 Channing port innovation projects. And as restoration of the former Sea dren, and in coordination with Ave. and construct a three-story 8,769-square-foot mixed-use building fundraising co-chair for the new Scouts building in the Palo Abilities United, helped convene with office and residential uses; and consider a proposal by Stanford Los Altos History Museum, she Alto Baylands that became the a two-county conference on the Shopping Center to demolish the 94,337-square-foot Macy’s Men’s helped raise nearly half of the educational EcoCenter and the issue. building and construct a three-story stand-alone building, two retail initial the $3.5 million needed headquarters for Environmental Tickets for the May 19 Garden buildings that would each be 3,506 square feet and a 28,000-square-foot to get the project off the ground. Volunteers. Party are $75 and available on- retail building. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, in Lear said that from an early age, Palo Alto couple Ellen and line at avenidas.org or by calling the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. her parents instilled the values Mike Turbow have worked to 650-289-5445. Q Online This Week These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto Online throughout the week. For longer versions, go to www.PaloAlto Online.com/news. Teen seeks to ban ex from robotics team A female Gunn High School junior who the district deter- mined was sexually harassed by another Gunn student has turned to the courts to ban the male student from participating in the school robotics team, to which they both belong. (Posted Jan. 30, 3:22 p.m.) Man pleads no contest to sexual assault An East Palo Alto man has pleaded no contest to sexual assault charges for running an unlicensed massage business out of his garage, San Mateo County prosecutors said Wednesday. (Posted Jan. 30, 3:56 p.m.) Police look for stolen laptop, find armed teen The hunt for a missing MacBook Air led police to a 16-year- old boy who was allegedly found with a stolen gun in the Old Palo Alto neighborhood and arrested late Friday night, police said Tuesday. (Posted Jan. 29, 2:44 p.m.) Car crashes, barely misses PG&E gas lines A man crashed a sedan into a barrier protecting PG&E gas transmission lines on a major roadway in Palo Alto’s Midtown neighborhood on Monday morning, leading to evacuations for about a dozen homes and roughly an hourlong street closure, police said. (Posted Jan. 28, 7:33 a.m.) City settles racial discrimination suit Stanford pediatricians, now in your neighborhood After a nearly two-year battle, the city of Palo Alto and its Children’s Theatre managing director have settled a racial dis- at Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group crimination lawsuit for $55,000, according to an agreement re- leased by the city attorney’s office. 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www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 1, 2019 • Page 13 Editorial The case for a train viaduct in Palo Alto Compared to a berm, trench, hybrid or tunnel, a viaduct alternative offers more Editorials, letters and opinions alo Alto is only a couple of months away from deciding Spectrum its “preferred” option (or options) for eliminating the P four Caltrain grade crossings in town. This will then lead to full-scale engineering and financial analyses prior to Support for the Green submitting a plan to Caltrain for approval and seeking funding help from public agencies. New Deal Read more opinions online Editor, In a multi-pronged public-engagement process that has Kudos to David Coale for urg- struggled to gain the full attention of the community over the Palo Alto Online’s bloggers are writing about everything ing our city to lead the nation in last few years, none of the alternatives other than the com- from innovation and politics to community service embracing the Green New Deal pletely unrealistic option of putting the tracks underground (Guest Opinion, Jan 24). The and family. Here are the latest posts from some of our has emerged as a favorite, or more accurately, the least Green New Deal is a program bloggers. Discuss these and other topics with them at objectionable. to decarbonize our economy as PaloAltoOnline.com/blogs. The most common solution, employed by other cities on the quickly as possible. Peninsula over the last decade or longer, is a hybrid approach that Like Franklin Delano Roos- raises the tracks on earthen berms using imported dirt and lowers evelt’s New Deal, it is a massive A New Shade of Toddling the streets that had been at grade so that cars go under the raised investment, in this case in clean- Green Through the tracks. It’s the least expensive option, but it creates a rather mas- energy jobs and infrastructure. In by Sherry Silicon Valley sive and continuous barrier down the middle of the city. addition, it decreases the inequal- Listgarten by Cheryl Bac A second alternative under consideration is a much more ex- ity in our economy. pensive “trench” option, in which dirt is excavated and trucked Drivers Ed 101: Old and new We have been dragging our away so that the tracks can be submerged but not buried. The Look Where memories feet into the transition to renew- road crossings then go over the open trenches. One major prob- You’re Going Posted Jan. 29 ables promulgated by the Paris lem with this approach in Palo Alto is the fact that the trench Posted Jan. 30 2015 Accords. We need to speed would have to begin south of Oregon Expressway and would Couple’s Net it up because the Earth will not run into several creek crossings that would need to be engi- wait for us. It is changing too fast. A Pragmatist’s by Chandrama neered with pumping stations to get the water flow over or Temperatures and CO2 levels in Take Anderson under the trench, requiring approvals from multiple regional, the atmosphere and oceans are by Douglas Moran Menopause and state and federal agencies that aren’t by any means certain. increasing too rapidly. The crisis For obvious reasons, neither of these options is very attrac- How to Train your Post-Menopause we are in is unprecedented. tive. They solve the grade-separation problem but provide no City Manager? Group Starting As a wealthy and influential other benefits to the community. Posted Jan. 29 Posted Jan. 25 city, Palo Alto should lead on this. While there is much investigation still to be done, we believe Steve Eittreim the viaduct option offers Palo Alto not only a solution to a Stories of Hope An Alternative Ivy Lane problem but an opportunity to create something truly mag- by Aldis Petriceks Palo Alto View nificent for the community — a greenbelt corridor through The Case for by Diana Diamond the center of town. Advanced Why I wasn’t Imagine raised tracks on concrete pillars from south of No to Monopoly-like Directives walking in the downtown to north of San Antonio Road with landscaping and bike, walking and running paths underneath, enabling fake mail boxes Posted Jan. 29 Women’s Marches Editor, people to travel almost the entire length of the city away from Posted Jan. 24 This message is sent as there is automobile traffic except when crossing Meadow Drive and an appeal on the wise and logical Charleston Road. choice of the city of Palo Alto to Since there would be no need for high security fencing to WHAT DO YOU THINK? not place a fake mail box at 345 keep people away from the trains, the entire length could be Forest Ave./Gilman Street. The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage an attractive set of paths that would encourage recreation and Having lived now three years or on issues of local interest. transportation without getting into a car or navigating city at 345 Forest Ave., Palo Alto and streets on bike or foot. overlooking the lovely 1930s foun- Unlike a trench or berm solution, a viaduct would require What’s your take on the tain and little courtyard, I have little earth movement or fencing and open this valuable right- seen hundreds of people stop and condensation of Algebra 1 of-way to public use. gaze from various angles at this Opponents of the viaduct alternative almost succeeded in and 1A at Gunn High School? courtyard and wonderful building. getting this option eliminated by the city last year because of Any type of extension to the Submit letters to the editor of up to 300 words to [email protected]. widespread but unsubstantiated fears that a viaduct would be current size of the traffic light Submit guest opinions of 1,000 words to [email protected]. Include your ugly and trains running on elevated tracks would create unac- — small as the telecom firm will name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. ceptable noise. Some argued it would be impossible to build We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, claim it to be — is directly in the an elevated train in Palo Alto because of soil and bedrock libel and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be view of one of the most photo- accepted. Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a conditions, assertions without supporting evidence. Viaduct graphed local landmarks. granting of permission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Media to also highway and train platforms exist around the world, even over The role of the Architectural publish it online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. bodies of water, and there is no reason to rule this alternative For more information contact Editor Jocelyn Dong at [email protected] Review Board has to be to defend out for that reason. or 650-326-8210. the beauty of our city, and small There is also not enough information yet to determine why or large add-on contraptions have a viaduct would need to be either ugly or noisy. With the Cal- no place at this location. train system converting to all-electric train engines, and with The Crown Castle/Verizon ap- good noise-inhibiting design of the viaduct, it is likely that plicant is proposing a node at For- trains will be significantly quieter than current conditions. est/Gilman. Let them know that Only the infrequent diesel freight trains would continue to they can keep their nodes away rumble through town, but without any horn-blowing. from blocking/changing the view One big unknown is which of these options Caltrain would (be it even slightly) of our town. accept. There are indications that Caltrain may try to insist on Further: It would be very help- bypass tracks in south Palo Alto where the right-of-way widens, ful for our city that — instead of meaning four sets of tracks would need to be accommodated, each time (and there will be hun- creating serious problems for any of the design alternatives. dreds) a small cell is to be placed An important “final” community meeting is set for March we have to re-debate the logical 27 at the Mitchell Park Community Center to hear from the and wise idea — this material public. We hope to hear enthusiasm for pursuing the viaduct be placed in vaults. It is obvious plan, which could transform the way we use bikes, skateboards that we do not want to have green and our own two feet to transverse the community in addition boxes all over town. to solving the problem of at-grade crossings. Q Ardan Michael Blum Forest Avenue Palo Alto Page 14 • February 1, 2019 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Check out Town Square! Hundreds of local topics are being discussed by local residents on Town Square, a reader forum sponsored by the Weekly at PaloAltoOnline.com/square. Post your own comments, ask questions or just stay up on what people are talking about around town! Guest Opinion Let’s open up about mental health by Cameron Stout very year, (ECT). In between treatments, I stared my mentor, AA sponsor, our pastor, and a • I also strive for active, openhearted 16 million listlessly out the psych ward’s narrow psychiatrist are on the team. They help me gratitude for all that we have, while E American windows at the Berkeley Hills where I had stay focused on six self-care regimens that seeking to acknowledge, and working adults experience grown up. It was like watching a black- support my vitality and give me a sense of to mitigate, the needs of others whose a severe depres- and-white film about a childhood that I purpose, hope and often serenity. situations are dire. sive episode. I was could barely recall. • I exercise at least 150 minutes each • I am improving my ability to accept one of them. I spent the rest of 2013 in a small inpa- week. Studies have shown that exercise failure and move on. I sure don’t like to On a grey after- tient psychiatric program in a dreary Palo can be as effective as antidepressants. fail, but I try not to let my fear of fail- noon at the end of Alto house. Although my mood had sta- • I take several of those medications ev- ure paralyze me. It is an opportunity to 2012, I sat alone bilized, and I was two years sober, I was ery day. build resilience. We can only take au- in my car, agoniz- still clinically depressed. When I thought • I work in the service of others by shar- thentic, quiet pride in our achievements ing about whether about exercising, I took a nap instead. ing my story of resilient recovery. When when we have the integrity and courage to kill myself. I didn’t want to die, but I Lethargy and apathy were my bedmates. I do, people often open up to me. Sharing to own and learn from our mistakes. couldn’t bear to live anymore. Suicide My psychiatrist was methodically trying our lived experiences is an act of courage • I like and accept myself more than I would take the weight of fear and despair various medications, none of which were and inclusion, not an admission of weak- used to. I try to be one of the authenti- off my exhausted shoulders. gaining traction, and my ECT treatments ness. We build community when we share cally nicest persons in the room, rather Although I had endured a major depres- were still underway. our wounds. than worrying about being the smartest. sion in 1991, medication and an effective Yet, as my father used to say, “While • I nurture my growing spirituality and • Finally, I take time to recharge. Every self-care regimen brought me back to the there’s life there’s hope.” Over time, new faith. Each morning I center myself with two hours, I walk around the block and eat light of day. I helped raise two wonderful meds, exercise, other self-care regimens Niebuhr’s Serenity Prayer. Some days are something good for me. I take vacations. children and built a successful securities- — and the love of friends and family — better than others, but each is a blessing. I turn my phone off at 9 p.m. and don’t litigation practice. But the demons of de- slowly melted the permafrost of my de- • I am also developing a better perspec- carry it with me one day a week. When I pression and alcoholism were waiting in pression. I began to find the “me” of the tive on life and putting mindfulness to am having trouble falling asleep, I recite the wings. In 2012, a storm of genetics, past decades, and the world went from dull work in several ways: this New Zealand prayer: drinking, life stressors and the growing gray hues to technicolor again. • I understand that perfection and ex- It is night after a long day. ineffectiveness of my medication pushed I am now standing on the far side of the cellence are different animals. Perfec- What has been done has been done. me back into suicidal despair. valley of the shadow of suicidal despair, tion leads to paralysis and indecision. What has not been done has not been By early 2013, I was close to catatonic. six years sober, and feeling better in many Excellence comes as we slowly master done. The grey sludge of apathy and despair ways than I ever have. our craft with a light heart and a focused Let it be. oozed into my head. Small tasks felt like I will always have to work hard to stay mind. The night is for stillness and rest. trudging up a steep mountainside through that way. Although the genetic compo- • I meditate. As a neophyte, the only May you find some serenity each day. Q deep snow. I took a medical leave from nents of my depression and alcoholism are worthwhile advice I have is to practice Palo Alto resident Cameron Stout, my law firm and entered the psychiatric not my fault, it is my responsibility to do every day. an attorney and a mediator, gives talks ward at a hospital in Berkeley, California. everything I can to stay out of their cold • When I fret about an upcoming around the country on his story of My two months in those dim halls were grasp. It helps tremendously to have what challenge, it helps to list the things that recovery, sharing strategies for self- the worst of my life. I started a gruel- I call a SEAL (Supportive, Energizing And freaked me out over the prior 12 months. care, resilience and hope. His website is ing course of electroconvulsive therapy Loving) Team. Trusted friends and family, Very few actually happened. stoutheart.org.
where I live in south Palo Alto. Stores, formal proposal to the City of Palo Alto This week on Town Square shops, service centers, parks, a great li- for a hotel with the design of what they brary, most everything I need within propose. So what’s the harm to AJ Capi- Town Square is an online discussion forum walking distance. It’s a special place, tal of holding AJ Capital to their offer to at PaloAltoOnline.com/square a humble place ... and probably a little the tenants of staying until June 30, 2019? unlike what the North Ender PA folks AJ Capital can’t do any remodeling un- experience. less and until their project is approved. In response to ‘Survey: Posted Jan. 22 at 6:49 p.m. by Gale When you can talk to your butcher, bar- And it will be many months after that, if Anxieties rising about Johnson, a resident of Downtown ber, barrister, Piazza’s owners (the broth- ever, that AJ Capital’s hotel project will Adobe-Meadow ers), Curt Meissner (owner of my auto be approved. retiring in Palo Alto’ I don’t like what’s happened in/to my repair shop) and the owners of Green El- Posted Jan. 19 at 8:55 a.m. by R. Da- town and I’m not encouraged by what ephant Gourmet (Christina and Michael) Posted Jan. 26 at 10:08 p.m. by Fred vis, a resident of Downtown Crescent I’ve seen offered so far that there are any on a first name basis, then you know this Balin, a resident of College Terrace Park really good solutions to our biggest prob- is your town/village and where you hope Just Say No writes: “What specifically Given the overdevelopment of Palo lems ... and I don’t need to repeat them. It you can spend the rest of your life. has Mr. Backlund do[ne] to deserve spe- Alto (along with the subsequent traffic took years to get where we are, and it will cial treatment?” congestion & recently reported crimes), take years, if ever, to see real changes, Well, without the expertise and hard it’s hard to picture the modern PA as an consequential changes, made. In response to ‘Nonprofit work under pressure of citizen Dennis ideal retirement community. There were ample opportunities along tries to get reprieve for Backlund in the mid-’90s, the Reid & Looking back ... at one time Palo Alto the way though, that if City Hall and City President Hotel tenants’ Reid designed courtyard theater known may have been a “town” where old-tim- Council were paying attention, could and as The Varsity would most likely have ers could maintain their residencies & Posted Jan. 26 at 11:09 a.m. by Arthur should have detected what was happen- Keller, a resident of Adobe-Meadow been reduced to rubble rather than pre- live out their golden years. Things were ing in time to take corrective action. It served intact, including atrium, and in a lot simpler 40 years+ ago. The residents were offered a deal to didn’t happen and so now we’re just left stay until June 30th if they refrained from such a manner that it could in fact one Today Palo Alto is a bustling business with finger pointing and that doesn’t do day be returned to its original use. community with all the bells & whistles participating in the City process regard- any good. ... ing changing the current apartment build- But on the larger question that relates that typically accompany one. No, I’m not leaving town. My roots are equally to all remaining tenants, I agree Given the criteria for a retirement set- ing into a hotel. They held up their end of too deep. I have too many good memo- the bargain. Because AJ Capital did not with Arthur Keller. AJ Capital’s sudden- ting or even a tourist destination ... would ries of how it was. This is where most ly accelerated eviction date is a spiteful you even consider vacationing in a place get what it wanted in a rushed time frame of my surviving friends and neighbors from the City, they are taking it out on move in response to the city’s refusal to like Palo Alto? live and where the amenities and most of meet its demands and schedule, but exact- Didn’t think so. the residents by kicking them out sooner. my needs are located, in this little village AJ Capital has not even submitted a ed on the vulnerable tenants. Shameful. Q
www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 1, 2019 • Page 15 We’re Hiring Full-Time News Reporter
The Almanac, an award-winning community newspaper and online news source that covers the towns of Menlo Park, TransitionsBirths, marriages and deaths Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside, is looking for an enterprising full-time news reporter with a passion for local Gurdon Pulford is survived by children: Shelley He constantly dreamed of ways to journalism. Gurdon Pulford, a Palo Alto pe- Ries of Corvallis, Oregon; Gurdon better the world. He loved fixing diatrician for more than 40 years, Pulford of Watsonville; Marlaina houses and was never too busy to The ideal candidate will have experience covering local Vance of Fremont; Ann Wilson help a neighbor or a friend. He was government and community news, and the skills to dig up and died at his daughter’s home in Los Gatos on Aug. 31, 2018. He was 96. of Los Gatos; and Sarah Zweng an outgoing person, who main- write engaging news and feature stories for print and online. Born to Reginald and Ramona of Los Gatos; and grandchildren, tained life-long friendships while Our reporters produce monthly cover stories that highlight Pulford in Detroit, Michigan, on Kevin, Andrew, Kristina, Charlie, making new ones and found joy in issues and people in our community. June 22, 1922, he grew up to be- Stephie and Holly. traveling the world with his wife, come an outstanding swimmer A memorial service will be held Carmen. He loved family gather- We’re seeking someone who is motivated, eager to learn, able on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., at ings and seeing his family grow to quickly turn out finished copy, and who lives in or near the and scholar. He was president of the senior class at Highland Park First Congregational Church, 1985 up. Lateur was predeceased by Almanac coverage area. Social media skills are a plus. High School and was awarded Louis Road, Palo Alto. his oldest son, Charles Leon. He is This is a fully benefited position with paid vacations, health a scholarship to Brown Univer- survived by his wife of 34 years, and dental benefits, profit sharing and a 401(k) plan. sity. Following Carmen Carvalho Lateur; children his graduation Marilyn Cordon Lowe Steven Michael, Michelle Jeanne, To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three samples from Brown, he Marilyn Cordon Lowe, a long- Paul Joseph, and Giselle Ma- of your journalism work to Editor Renee Batti at editor@ entered Medi- time resident of Palo Alto, died on rie; eight grandchildren; and six AlmanacNews.com. cal School at Jan. 7 in San Francisco. She was great-grandchildren. the Univer- 86. A celebration of life will be held sity of Michi- Born in Berkeley on Feb. 29, on Saturday, Feb. 2, at from 11 a.m. gan, where he 1932, to Royal and Lisle (Hubsch) to 3 p.m. at Crippen and Flynn swam on the Lowe, she graduated from Albany Woodside Chapel, 400 Woodside renowned Uni- High School and later went on to Road, Redwood City. versity of Michigan swim team major in music at the University under coach Matt Mann. During of California, Berkeley, where she his years on the team, he won six graduated in 1954. She taught at el- Lawrence (Larry) NCAA medals: four gold, one sil- ementary schools in the Bay Area Albert Bross ver and one bronze. during the early 1960s, as well as in Lawrence (Larry) Albert Bross, In 1945, Pulford married his high Berlin, Tokyo, and Brazil. She also a former educator who taught his- school sweetheart, Florence (At- worked for Capitol Artist Manage- tory and government at Palo Alto wood) Pulford. She taught school ment, Inc. (CAMI) as an advance High School for 30 years, died in in Ann Arbor while he attended person for the summer concert se- his Oceano home on Jan. 24. He Join our team! ries in the Rocky Mountains. was 90. medical school. After he graduated We’re looking for talented, in 1948, they moved to Oakland for She loved teaching young chil- Born in Brooklyn, New York, to his residency at Highland Hospital, dren and created several children’s Morris and Anna Bross in 1928, he highly-motivated and dynamic people and then moved again to Travis Air story books. graduated from Tilden High School Force Base where he served as a An ardent traveler, Lowe vis- in Brooklyn and Captain during the Korean War. ited many countries and promoted the University Embarcadero Media is an independent multimedia news organization The couple had been eager to world travel. She was an observant of Bridgeport with over 35 years of providing award-winning local news, live in California ever since the Christian Scientist and loved cats. in Connecticut community information and entertainment to the Midpeninsula. duo’s first trip west in 1946 to work She was a kindred spirit who will before earning a be missed by many whose lives she Master’s degree We are always looking for talented and creative people interested as camp counselors at Camp Trin- ity on the Bar 717 Ranch in Trinity gently, sweetly and kindly touched. from the Univer- in joining our efforts to produce outstanding journalism and results She was preceded in death by her sity of Oregon. for our advertisers through print and online. County. They loved the ranch and it became an important part of their sister, Joan Small and is survived He was a proud We currently have the following positions open and their children’s and grandchil- by: nephews Howie (Cindy) Small Seaman First and Robbie (Dottie) Small; second for talented and outgoing individuals: dren’s lives. Class in the Coast Guard during the Upon completion of Pulford’s cousins Randolph (Donna) Koch, Korean War. Along with his then- • Advertising Sales/Production Admin Assist the sales and design military service in 1953, they David (Marla) Koch, and Rolland wife, Loretta, Bross moved to San teams in the production of online and print advertising. Tech savvy, moved to Palo Alto. He joined the (Janice) Koch; and grand nieces Jose, where they raised their fam- excellent communication and keen attention to detail a must. then small pediatric staff of the and grand nephews. ily while he worked as a teacher in No service is planned. • Graphic Designer Creation/production of print and online ads, Palo Alto Medical Clinic (now Palo Alto. Since 1988, he has lived including editorial layout, in a fast-paced environment. Publishing Foundation) where he practiced full time in Oceano. pediatrics for more than 40 years. A modern renaissance man, experience and video editing a plus. Michel Joseph Lateur Bross became an accomplished During his tenure at the Palo Alto Michel Joseph Lateur died on • Digital Sales Account Representative Prospect and sell local Medical Clinic, he also served sev- artist and sculptor. He loved shar- businesses in our markets who have needs to brand and promote Dec. 23 following a brief and sud- ing his work and stories with all eral years as its president. He was den illness. He was 89. their businesses or events using our full-suite of digital solutions. an excellent, respected and deeply who he invited into his home-- Born in San which was everyone. He made Responsibilities include excellent sales and closing skills on the caring physician and is still fondly Francisco on phone, preparing proposals, maintaining a weekly sales pipeline remembered by his patients and friends easily and kept them close Dec. 25, 1929, for years. He cherished the com- and ability to hit deadlines and work well under pressure. Sales their families for his gentle man- to Gaston Leon experience is a plus, but we will consider well-qualified candidates ner and the orange plastic sand pail munity of Oceano and was willing Joseph Lateur to share his ideas on its improve- with a passion to succeed. in which he carried his stethoscope of Belgium and ment with all who would listen and medical equipment. Josephine De • News Reporter Full-time news reporter with a passion for local In 1963, the Pulford family (and some who wouldn’t). journalism needed to cover the towns of Menlo Park, Atherton, Poot of France, He is survived by his brother, moved to Los Altos Hills where he graduated Portola Valley and Woodside. The ideal candidate will have they lived for more than 60 years. Seymour Bross; son, Michael Bross from Sequoia and his wife, Cinda; and daughter experience covering education, local government and community During his retirement, he volun- High School in 1947 and imme- news, as well as writing engaging feature stories. Social media skills teered as a nature docent at Filoli Rachel Bross; four grandchildren diately enlisted in the Air Force, Leah Bross, Michaela Wright, Ben- are a plus. for over 20 years and loved be- where he served for four years. He ing a member of the backwoods jamin Bross and Sarah Wright; and For more information visit: worked at American Standard for nephews, Warren Bross and David http://embarcaderomediagroup.com/employment “Bandana Brigade.” He continued 10 years and at Stanford Linear sailing, hiking, making mosaic tile Bross, and their families. Accelerator Center for 27 years, In lieu of flowers, the family re- artwork and swimming. He swam during which time he made notable a half-mile a day until he was 92 quests that donations be made to contributions to the SLAC 20 GeV the Arroyo Grande Library (800 years old. He had a great love of spectrometer, Mark I and Mark II literature and hosted academic lec- West Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA detectors. Lateur lived his life with 93420), where Bross found great tures in Palo Alto for more than 20 energy and curiosity. He enjoyed years. joy among his books and the li- 450 Cambridge Avenue | Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 650.326.8210 tinkering with his inventions and brary’s willingness to forgive his PaloAltoOnline.com | TheAlmanacOnline.com | MountainViewOnline.com Pulford was predeceased by was especially proud of his patents. his wife, Florence, in 1989. He late returns.
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Arti Miglani Kathleen 650.804.6942 Wilson [email protected] 650.207.2017 License # 01150085 PALO ALTO $5,175,000 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE [email protected] License # 00902501 Sold Our strategic marketing plan and the prep work done Sold Newly built Mediterranean style home located in Crescent sold this home in one week with multiple offers. Thinking of Park! 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Kitchen-family great room. Studio moving? “Let me tell you how I work. Let me work for you.” and more!
Ray Hogue 650.964.3722 [email protected] License # 01980343
Umang Sanchorawala 650.960.5363 [email protected] PALO ALTO $4,650,000 MENLO PARK $4,598,000 License # 01471341 Stacey Woods Sold Beautifully renovated Mediterranean style home in Modern tech enabled home in the desirable Vintage Oaks. desirable Community Center. Excellent Palo Alto Schools. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms & approx 2776 sq ft. Designer 650.503.4740 finishes. [email protected] License # 02002137
Alan Dunckel Xin Jiang 650.400.0327 650.283.8379 [email protected] [email protected] License # 00866010 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $4,280,000 License # 01961451
Coming Soon Old world charm in prime Old Palo Alto. Timeless Living in Old Palo Alto. Spacious Home & Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 8000 sf corner lot. Endless New Upgrades. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2616± sqft home possibilities! on a 6600± sqft lot.
Lori Buecheler Sherry Bucolo 650.387.2716 650.207.9909 [email protected] [email protected] License # 01859485 PALO ALTO $4,180,000 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE License # 00613242
Sold Desirable cul-de-sac location, this mid-century 3 Coming Soon This stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath + studio, bedroom, 2 bath home boasts updates for contemporary designer remodeled home in Old Palo Alto is a rare opportunity. living on a generous lot.
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Carol Li 650.281.8368 [email protected] License # 01227755 LOS ALTOS HILLS CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $4,000,000 Supriya Gavande Ultimate privacy with stunning bay views! Well-crafted 4 Sold Beautiful, craftsman style home in the heart of 650.556.3890 bedroom, 4.5 bath home, 12 years old. Approx 5008 sqft on downtown Palo Alto. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus separate [email protected] 10 acres! 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. License # 01856590
Greg Celotti Grace Wu 650.740.1580 650.208.3668 [email protected] [email protected] License # 01360103 MENLO PARK $3,995,000 PALO ALTO $3,785,000 License # 00886757
Coming Soon Beautiful 2015 built home with 4 bedrooms, Sold New custom home on a cul-de-sac. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 3.5 baths, 2,900 sf on a 8,786 sf lot near downtown Palo baths plus a small cottage living area. 2,560± sf. Family Alto & Menlo Park plus excellent schools! room opens to large high ceiling patio.
Dante Delia Fei 650.269.3422 Drummond [email protected] 650.400.9390 License # 01217572 [email protected] PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $3,448,000 License # 00656636 Sold This stunning, Crescent Park remodeled home has Located at end of a cul-de-sac. Immaculate 2,400 sf 4 SOLD. More off-market properties coming soon! Happy bedroom, 3 bath home with beautiful backyard. Walk to 2019! schools and park.
Denise Simons Sophie Tsang 650.269.0210 650.687.7388 [email protected] [email protected] License # 01376733 PALO ALTO $3,405,000 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE License # 01399145
Sold Elegantly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with Sold One of a kind executive custom home. Incredible abundant natural light, chef’s kitchen and hardwood floors, design and workmanship. Timeless modern home, located in the heart of Midtown. Sold with multiple offers. collector’s item. A true masterpiece.
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Denise Simons Adela 650.269.0210 Gildo-Mazzon [email protected] License # 01376733 650.714.0537 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE [email protected] License # 01371327 Coming Soon Classic 5BR, 3.5BA. Remodeled kitchen & Coming Soon Spacious, light-filled home in South Palo Alto. baths, hardwood floors and finished 2-car garage located on High ceilings, courtyard, fabulous backyard. 4 bedrooms, 3 a tree-lined street in prime Midtown. bathrooms. ADU possibilities.
Ted Paulin 650.766.6325 [email protected] License # 01435455
Stephanie Hewitt 650.619.7885 [email protected] PALO ALTO $3,198,000 PALO ALTO $3,150,000 License # 00967034 Ray Hogue Easy sophistication in vibrant Downtown Palo Alto. Sold Charming 1923 Bungalow in Old Palo Alto on a 650.964.3722 Immensely appealing 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 1782± large 10K lot. ADU potential and amazing opportunity for [email protected] sqft home, 2748± sqft lot. Professionally Landscaped. development. License # 01980343
Desiree Sophie Tsang Docktor 650.687.7388 650.291.8487 [email protected] License # 01399145 [email protected] PALO ALTO $3,133,100 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE License # 01808874 Sold Remodeled and expanded 2-story home in sought Sold Long time family home: 4BD and 2BA, expanded over after Old Palo Alto. Close to California Ave shops, the years. Located on a quiet street in Midtown. Excellent restaurants, cafes and Cal-Train. Palo Alto Schools. for updating or rebuilding. Sold off market.
Pat Kalish Jenny Teng 650.823.4624 650.245.4490 [email protected] [email protected] License # 00702818 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE MOUNTAIN VIEW CALL FOR PRICE License # 01023687
Coming Soon Approximately 2400 sqft mid-century One of Mountain View’s most desirable neighborhoods. style home, livable fixer on approximately 1 full acre. Wonderful quiet location on tree-lined street close to Neighborhood backs to “The Dish” area of Stanford. shopping, commuter routes, parks and schools.
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Kathleen Wilson 650.207.2017 [email protected] License # 00902501
Shelly Roberson 650.464.3797 [email protected] PORTO VALLEY CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE License # 01143296 Claire Zhou Coming Soon Tranquil 3 bedroom, 2 bath retreat in sought Prime Midtown. Two bedrooms, one bath, 6700 lot. El Carmelo 650.245.5698 after PV Ranch, featuring vaulted ceilings, chef’s kitchen & Paly High. [email protected] and remodeled baths. License # 01440807
Claire Zhou John Forsyth 650.245.5698 James [email protected] 650.218.4337 License # 01440807 PALO ALTO $2,700,000 ATHERTON $2,498,000 [email protected] License # 01138400 Sold Contemporary stylish 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath detached Remodeled single level modern ranch style home with 3 single family house. 2,368± sqft on 2,488± sqft lot with the bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 17,100 sq. ft. lot. most sought after floor-plan in the community.
Shari Ornstein Emely 650.814.6682 Weissman [email protected] 650.814.0374 License # 01028693 STANFORD $2,495,000 SAN CARLOS $2,400,000 [email protected] License # 01119038 Available Stanford Eligible Faculty Only! Contemporary 3 Coming Soon Spacious and stately 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home bedroom, 2.5 bath + office home on about ½ acre features on beautiful Eaton Avenue. Air conditioned, cabana in garden. panoramic views of the Bay & Hills.
Stacey Woods 650.503.4740 [email protected] License # 02002137
Sophie Tsang 650.687.7388 [email protected] PALO ALTO $2,400,000 MOUNTAIN VIEW $2,388,000 License # 01399145 Ray Hogue 650.964.3722 Sold Gorgeous stand alone, end unit townhome in Monroe Stunning 20 year new home near Downtown and Cuesta [email protected] Park. Built in 2014. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms & approx park. 20 ft ceilings at entry. Completely updated with open License # 01980343 2112 sq ft. family room kitchen. Walking distance to Bubb Park.
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Anna Park Sophie Tsang 650.387.6159 650.687.7388 [email protected] [email protected] License # 01473188 PALO ALTO $2,350,000 SANTA C RA CALL FOR PRICE License # 01399145
Sold 4BD/2BA mid-century modern home in the idyllic Beautiful English Tudor historical home. Owned by the circles neighborhood of Palo Alto. Large windows, open same family and lovingly maintained, ready for new owners kitchen and vaulted beam ceilings. to enjoy. Over 3338 sf home on a 12,177+ sf lot.
Ted Paulin Michael 650.766.6325 [email protected] Johnston License # 01435455 650.533.5102 MENLO PARK $2,210,000 MOUNTAIN VIEW CALL FOR PRICE [email protected] License # 01131203 Sold Beautiful 2009 3BD/2.5BA, 1,740 sqft. home in Coming Soon Stroll to Castro St. from this 3 bedroom, 2 the Lane Woods community. Near Burgess Park & the bath home with large outdoor living area with fireplace. downtowns of PA & MP. Huge detached garage & workshop.
Suneeta Arti Miglani Chilukuri 650.804.6942 650.787.4498 [email protected] [email protected] MENLO PARK CALL FOR PRICE SARATOGA CALL FOR PRICE License # 01150085 License # 01963120 Coming Soon Charming, light filled, and conveniently Coming Soon This charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car located. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths w/hardwood floors, a large garage home all on one level is situated on a 10,230 sq ft kitchen, dining room and family room. Menlo Park schools. lot. Award winning schools. A MUST SEE!
Lynne Mercer Greg Celotti 650.906.0162 650.740.1580 [email protected] [email protected] License # 00796211 REDWOOD CITY $1,998,000 SAN CARLOS $1,995,000 License # 01360103
Coming Soon 4BD/2BA Craftsman home in Mount Carmel Coming Soon Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath neighborhood, thoughtfully updated to form a perfect single level home with a stunning chef’s kitchen at the end marriage of classic charm and modern convenience. of a quiet cul-de-sac!
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Nadr Essabhoy Lynne Mercer 650.248.5898 650.906.0162 [email protected] [email protected] License # 01085354 MOUNTAIN VIEW $1,910,000 MOUNTAIN VIEW $1,898,000 License # 00796211
Sold Sold with multiple offers! Stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 3BD/2BA home with remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, bath near downtown Mountain View. art studio in garage. Private entry courtyard, Zen-like back yard, and convenient location.
Supriya Jane Wei 650.283.3953 Gavande [email protected] 650.556.3890 License # 01994669 [email protected] PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE REDWOOD CITY $1,690,000 License # 01856590 Sold Upscale urban living in the heart of downtown Palo Sold A custom high quality build, 3BD/2BA + office. A Alto. Elegant and exquisite corner single level condominium. stunning master suite, high ceilings throughout, a lavish Two balconettes & spacious patio. Elevator secure access. front and rear yard, Bocce Ball court.
Paul Yang 408.203.0567 [email protected] License # 01980050 Denise Simons 650.269.0210 [email protected] PALO ALTO $1,688,000 SUNNYVALE $1,650,000 License # 01376733 Jean-Luc Laminette 650.833.9336 Exceptional Sterling Park townhome. Former model, quiet Sold Move right into this lovely 3 bedroom, 1 bath home [email protected] in pristine condition. Best location. Superb SW views of the in W. Sunnyvale close to Washington Park and downtown License # 01847917 park. Sunnyvale. Sold with multiple offers.
Michele Harkov 650.773.1332 [email protected] License # 01838875 Andrea Meinhardt SUNNYVALE $1,650,000 MENLO PARK $1,610,000 Schultz Liz Rhodes 650.575.3632 650.722.3000 Charming 3BD/2BA home plus den. Located on a quiet Sold Darling 3bd, 2ba home with lots of charm and a lush [email protected] License # 01196243 [email protected] cul-de-sac. Conveniently located near Sunnyvale shops backyard. License # 01179852 and restaurants. Expansive yard.
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Anna Park Supriya 650.387.6159 [email protected] Gavande License # 01473188 650.556.3890 REDWOOD SHORES $1,559,000 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE [email protected] License # 01856590 Sold Soaring ceiling in living room with travertine floor. Sold Crescent Park/Downtown remodeled 2BD & 2BA Wonderful, open floor plan. Second level with hardwood home of 1313 sf on ground floor. End unit w/2 large outdoor floor features the dining room, kitchen & family room. patios. 1-car garage. Hardwood floors throughout.
John Forsyth James 650.218.4337 [email protected] License # 01138400 Pamela Culp 415.640.3293 [email protected] License # 00896337 EAST PALO ALTO $1,398,000 REDWOOD CITY $1,375,000 Lori Buecheler Sold Fabulous home built in 2003 on a quiet cul de sac. Coming Soon Townhouse on cul-de-sac with modern 650.387.2716 4BR/2.5BA elements, large windows and generous patio with 3 [email protected] bedrooms and 2.5 baths. License # 01859485
Ling Lau Pat Kalish 650.269.6809 650.823.4624 [email protected] [email protected] License # 01177889 MOUNTAIN VIEW $1,299,000 WILLOW GLEN CALL FOR PRICE License # 00702818
Spacious ground level condo close to Downtown Mountain Coming Soon 2BD/2BA Craftsman close to Downtown View, Caltrain, shopping & dining. Near Google and Apple. Willow Glen. Recent remodel includes kitchen, basement, Move-in ready with updated kitchen. new laundry room plus fabulous studio in private yard.
Liz Rhodes 650.722.3000 [email protected] License # 01179852
Shelly Roberson 650.464.3797 [email protected] PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE REDWOOD CITY $1,048,000 License # 01143296 Michele Harkov Sold Luxurious Downtown Palo Alto 55+ community - 2BD, Beautifully updated 2BD/1BA charmer on large 7200 650.773.1332 2BA condo with 10ft ceilings, fireplace, balcony and lots of sq foot corner lot. Walkability to local coffee shops and [email protected] amenities. shopping. License # 01838875
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Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. Page 26 • February 1, 2019 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 1, 2019 • Page 27 ArtsA weekly guide to music, & theater, art,Entertainment culture, books and more, edited by Karla Kane Art PAPA Art CeCenternter from above llooksooks uupp to ‘‘TheThe Sheltering SkySky’’
Camille Seaman’s photograph “The Lovely Monster Over the Farm 19:15CST Lodgepole NE, 22 June 2012” is part of the Palo Alto Art Center’s “The Sheltering Sky” exhibition. Courtesy Camille Seaman
by Karla Kane by working in the midsummer arc- “You did get the sensation that Val Britton’s “Upper Air,” pondering the universe. The viewer he sky helps give us life and tic sunlight using a 1913 panorama you’re on this object that’s slow- housed in the Glass Gallery adjoin- peers out at distant mountains and light, surrounds us day and camera he adjusted with the help of ly spinning,” he said. “Highly ing the main exhibition space, is a up at sparkling stars through a cave T night and serves as an end- astronomy students. By replacing recommended.” site-specific skyscape installation entrance, its dark walls framing the less source of wonder, both scien- the century-old windup motor with Stanford resident and environ- made of paper, string and ink. Visi- view. tifically and artistically. The Palo a hybrid electric and (appropriately mental artist Sukey Bryan, who tors are encouraged to lie down on Marsh said she was inspired by Alto Art Center is pondering the enough) solar-powered one and created the large vinyl installations the floor and look up at the cloud- prehistoric cave painters and their cosmos with its current exhibition, adjusting its speed every 15 min- (“Sky Front” and “Sky Windows”) like assemblage for the best view. perspective on the cosmos. Creating “The Sheltering Sky,” which incor- utes, McCaw’s camera was able to on the front and sculpture-garden Britton, whose “Celestial Wander- the work, she said she thought about porates the work of 18 sky-gazing make a full circle once a day, cap- exteriors of the Art Center, used ing” is also on view, turns maps the night sky and “how connected artists in a variety of media. turing the Earth’s full journey. In photographs she took of the sky and charts into abstracted, physical we have been to it in the past and “This show is really about how the negative image on display, the right over her own backyard dur- sculptures of imaginary locales. how disconnected we are now.” humans look to the sky for mean- viewer can track what appears to be ing the recent drought, capturing Petaluma’s Jenifer Kent’s de- Other work featured in “The ing, for inspiration, for perspective, the progression of the sun, the light the bright blue sky and puffy, rain- tailed, hand-drawn ink-on-clay- Sheltering Sky” includes represen- and these artists have really embod- literally having burned the image less clouds. board pieces “Still” and “Refuge” tations both surreal and scientific, ied that,” curator Selene Foster said into the negative paper. By turning viewers’ attention to consider dichotomies of stillness in techniques including painting, at the exhibition’s opening gala. “It’s a really tangible thing that the beauty of nature, she hopes to and speed, noise and quiet. video, textile art and more, from Several of the artists were pres- photography doesn’t usually get to also inspire concern to protect it. Looking up at the night sky, she Matthew Baum, Sarah and Joseph ent at the opening, including Chris have with the subject that it’s pho- “My goal,” she said, “is to help said she was “struck by the vast- Belknap, Adrian Landon Brooks, McCaw, whose unique photogra- tographing,” McCaw said. “I just us have the energy and the heart for ness and immensity of the space. Eiko Borcherding, Anna Von phy process chronicles the Earth’s love that.” environmental work.” It’s overwhelming but also incred- Mertens, Pieter Laurens Mol, Katie rotation and directly involves sun- Though he joked that look- San Rafael-based photographer ibly comforting and peaceful and Paterson, Dario Robleto, Camille light in his capturing of a full day’s ing back over his work, which Linda Connor discussed her expe- still ... both of those things exist- Seaman and Hiroshi Sugimoto. cycle. took place over five weeks during rience working with antique plate- ing at the same time.” Though ab- Storms, sunspots and satellites are “All the work involves collabo- which he slept very little, “makes glass negatives from San Jose’s stract, her drawings suggest both a just a few of the topics explored. rating with the sun,” McCaw said, me feel very tired,” the experi- Lick Observatory, which she called zoomed-in, microscopic view and a As always, the “nook” area of the describing how he created his ence was most rewarding in terms one of the first observatories to in- zoomed-out look at the expanding Art Center’s lobby is dedicated to piece “Cirkut #05, North Slope, of giving him a profound sense of tegrate photography with science. universe. community participation. In con- Alaska, within the Arctic Circle” perspective. Also included in “The Sheltering Demetrius Oliver’s mixed-media junction with “The Sheltering Sky,” Sky” are images taken through “Orrery,” hanging in the center community members are invited open skylights in a Turkish cara- of the gallery, uses old umbrella to submit their best “sky shots” to vanserai. (Connor, McCaw, and frames and other found objects to [email protected] or by Tony Misch from Lick Observatory create his own personal orrery, a using #paloaltoartcenter #skyshots. will give a talk at the Art Center on mechanical model of the solar sys- A new winning photograph will be March 31). tem (or in this case, of the artist’s selected based on votes from the Stanford University faculty life). public each month during the ex- member Ala Ebtekar used ultravio- The most striking art in the ex- hibition’s run. Q let light emitted from the stars and hibition may be Vanessa Marsh’s Arts & Entertainment Editor Courtesy Vanessa Marsh/Dolby Chadwick Gallery Chadwick Marsh/Dolby Vanessa Courtesy moon to create his “Nightfall” se- chromogenic photograms, created Karla Kane can be emailed at ries, cyanotypes printed onto pages using a combination of darkroom [email protected]. from science-fiction author Isaac techniques, collage, drawing and Asimov’s “Nightfall,” a short story painting. set on a planet with six suns, where “It’s a photograph that was cre- What: “The Sheltering Sky.” the stars are only seen once every ated by a painting. No camera,” she Where: Palo Alto Art Center, 2,000 years. When faced with a explained. 1313 Newell Road. star-studded night sky for the first The final negative prints have an When: Through April 7, time, the inhabitants go mad. eerily dark presence dotted through Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. “Is madness being enlightened or with light, resembling a photograph to 5 p.m.; Thursday open until 9 is madness something else? They but also full of magic. p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. can’t really get over the fact that In her “Cave” images, she imag- Cost: Free. Vanessa Marsh’s chromogenic photogram “Cave 4, 1/3, 2016” there’s more than themselves up ines the cosmos as viewed by early Info: Go to tinyurl.com/ harkens back to the night sky as seen by prehistoric cave dwellers. there,” Ebtekar said. humans, living in dark caves and y8ppz5z8.
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OK ‘Cupid’ Pear play ponders internet dating at the end of the world by Karla Kane ow would you spend your THEATER REVIEW last 12 hours on Earth? H With your loved ones, tastes (but generally recommend many of us would likely answer. black). The line of surly coffee But what if a mysterious “van- snobs, all decked out in similar ishing” event took away half knit caps, is one of the show’s the world’s population, includ- best visual gags. As they roam the ing your family, the day before? town, Ben and Caitlyn also get to In local playwright Jeffrey Lo’s know each other, cramming what “Spending the End of the World might normally be a long series on OK Cupid,” on stage now at of online conversations and casual the Pear Theatre, a 10-person cast dates into a quick-forming, mean- of left-behind characters turn to ingful bond. the dating website OkCupid.com WarriorsGirl30 and MsChanan- in a last-ditch attempt to form dlerBong take it slower. He is ea- Michael Craig Michael some new human connections ger to meet but she’s (initially) in- An angry prophet (Keith Larson) discusses his prediction that the world will end at midnight with before it’s too late. sistent that they keep it confined television host Sage Cruz (Ivette Deltoro) in Pear Theatre’s “Spending the End of the World on OK It’s an engaging premise and a to virtual chats. Cupid.” sometimes-engaging play, which Surrounding the vignettes de- could use some editing to sharp- picting the interactions of the two paying attention to. In the case of the show has potential but, like Arts & Entertainment Editor en its script and muster greater main couples are interspersed Pear’s “Spending the end of the no doubt many an internet-dating Karla Kane can be emailed at insights. snippets of many others reciting World on OK Cupid,” though, experience, fails to fully click. Q [email protected]. Framing the plot is the inex- their OkCupid profiles, some poi- plicable “vanishing,” which was gnant and sad, some comical. correctly predicted by a bellow- Some characters appear only ing prophet called Alfred Winters once, while others pop up re- (Keith Larson). Enraged that no peatedly, such as television host WINTER2019 one believed his previous warn- Sage Cruz (Ivette Deltoro), who ing that many would disappear struggles to prioritize her fam- suddenly (although it’s unclear ily over her career. Director Mi- why they would), he’s making the chael Champlin gamely takes on media circuit repeating his rage- the role of burger chef Louie, filled speech to any outlet that who, along with his sulky son will have him, reiterating that the Lou (Filip Hofman), encounters world will end at midnight. Ben and Caitlyn during Ben’s The play was first commis- quest to eat the fabled “Louie’s sioned by Ohlone College in Fre- 10-star burger,” a “secret item on mont, where it was performed in the secret menu” that no one has 2016. At the time of its creation, ever before been able to finish. OkCupid.com allowed users to A nitpick: One wonders, first- make anonymous screen names, ly, why would “Louie’s 10-star something it no longer does, ap- burger” be a secret item at a place parently. So, we get characters literally called “Louie’s 10-star?” going by humorous monikers Secondly, the burger in question including “AreYouMyMother,” turns out to just be 10 cheeseburg- “WarriorsGirl30” (Samantha ers stacked upon each other, with Ricci), “MsChanandlerBong” no “secret” or interesting ingredi- (Michael Weiland) and more. ents, so it’s hard to see why that Two lead characters quickly would be worth spending some of do share their real identities and Ben’s precious remaining hours decide to meet up in person: Ben on. Or perhaps that’s the point? (Tasi Alabastro) and Caitlyn (Mi- Maybe he just likes the challenge. chelle Skinner). He’s an outgoing The fairly bland set and pro- bon vivant who wants to check duction design does the show few Featured Late-Start Courses items off his bucket list (plans favors (photos from the original range from setting off fireworks Ohlone production seem to suggest to getting a tattoo to “making a a much more visually compelling The Five Switches: Navigating Leadership Through Relationships difference”). She’s a nervous and endeavor), although Megan South- mousy poet who dreams of shar- er’s lighting design is effective. Designer Biology: The Science, Technology, and Promise of Genetic Engineering ing her work at an open mic and Champlin, in the dual role of di- finds herself drawn to Ben’s posi- rector and restaurateur, proves an The Power of Sleep • Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies tive energy even as she’s reluctant entertaining host and perks things to trust him. up before and between acts. And The Innovations of World-Class Museums: The Guggenheim, the Smithsonian, and Beyond Ben and Caitlyn set off on an I have yet to see Alabastro give a evening’s worth of adventures, performance that was less than de- The Science of Being Memorable and Influencing Decisions such as trying the exclusive $20 lightful. His Ben is no exception: a cup of coffee that baristas custom- schlubby, exasperating-but-charm- What Matters Most in Life: The Lessons We Can Learn from Dying ize personally to each customer’s ing soul with whom hijinks and smiles seem guaranteed. When he gormlessly breaks Caitlyn’s fragile Stanford Continuing Studies offers a broad range of on-campus What: “Spending the End of trust, it really, if briefly, hurts. and online courses in liberal arts & sciences, creative writing, and the World on OK Cupid.” The idea of exploring how peo- Where: Pear Theatre, 1110 La ple present themselves online, as professional & personal development. All adults are welcome to attend. Avenida St., Mountain View. well as how they’d seek to spend When: Through Feb. 17, the end of the world, is a good Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. one. The results in this show are Winter quarter is underway. There are many Sunday at 2 p.m. hit and miss, though, with too late-start courses available for registration. Cost: $28-$32. much repetition and ideas not Info: Go to thepear.org. developed deeply or far enough. Lo is a talented writer and worth Learn more and register: continuingstudies.stanford.edu
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PassionatePassionate aboutabout pastriespastries Maison Alyzee inspires with authentic French fare in Mountain View by Monica Schreiber | photos by Magali Gauthier
aurent Pellet says he inter- Mountain View’s Castro Street, find partners who share his pas- the Menlo Park resident said. food distribution company in viewed more than 40 of home to his 7-month-old Maison sion for pastry perfection. “Maison Alyzee is also about cre- Eastern Europe, appears laser- France’s most pedigreed Alyzee. “We want to bring to the Bay ating for our customers a sense of focused on “building the brand” pastry chefs in his quest In luring these young guns away Area the most refined French pas- intimacy, elegance and style.” and elevating the customer ser- toL find three who were eager to from their Michelin-starred res- tries and food, crafted with the Named for his 4-year-old daugh- vice at his order-at-the-counter trade Paris’ grand boulevards for taurants, his goal, he said, was to best European-style ingredients,” ter, the chic and sunny patisserie- establishment. boulangerie is indeed turning out This passion feels evident when gorgeous, authentic French pas- Pellet is the one proudly bringing Stanford Continuing Studies presents tries, creamy, dreamy works of cu- your order to your table. A Fri- linary art. Maison Alyzee’s Gallic day afternoon lunch was delight- breakfast and lunch standards — ful, with Pellet checking back to omelettes, croques monsieurs, sal- be sure we were happy with our Hannibal’s Secret Weapon: ads Niçoises and the like — rival selections and refilling water anything I’ve enjoyed in France. glasses. Crisp white walls, a rustic Recruiting Nature into His Arsenal With chefs in place and ingre- wood-and-tile floor, elegant pen- dients, from flour to coffee, hav- dant lights and pastries displayed ing been painstakingly sourced, like jewels behind the glass coun- the kitchen appears to have hit its ter invited happy memories of la The Carthaginian general, Hannibal Barca, may have been stride. However, my three visits belle France. the ancient pioneer of weaponizing nature to expand the to Maison Alyzee would suggest My croque madame ($15) was power of his typically smaller army in combat that Pellet, a first-time restau- the full expression of France’s rateur, is still working through version of comfort food: smoked engagements. While surprise was almost always one of some front-of-house challenges. ham, gruyere and a luxurious his greatest assets, especially combined with deep During a phone interview, he mornay sauce enfolded in house- admitted as much without my baked pain de mie, baked to the military intelligence and psychological operations, even asking. The former Sony melting point and topped with Hannibal’s deep knowledge of local environments and executive, who also once ran a a sunny-side-up egg. A lightly topographies allowed him to exploit his enemies’ dressed, simple green salad was Patrick Hunt an appropriate counterpoint to vulnerabilities. During the Second Punic War, he made a this iconic and decadent sandwich Roman army cross the freezing Trebbia River, hid his (fork and knife required). army in fog above Lake Trasimene, and had the Romans The Club Nordique ($15), also served on pain de mie, was piled chasing a herd of cattle with burning sticks disguised as high with smoked salmon, cucum- a moving army at night in Campania. ber, iceberg lettuce, hard-boiled egg, avocado mashed with chives In this lecture, archaeologist Patrick Hunt will discuss and a slather of mayonnaise. At Eloy Ortiz Oakley once crunchy and creamy, with the general’s tricky tactics that demonstrate why he is still the soft, sandwich bread yielding relevant and studied worldwide in military training. gently to the teeth, the Nordique embodied everything that makes a sandwich satisfying. The omelette Parisienne ($13) was a pretty yel- Tuesday, February 5 • 7:30 pm low pillow stuffed with mush- rooms, Emmental cheese, ham, Building 420 (Jordan Hall), Room 41 tomatoes, onion and fines herbes. Above: The pink lady, a Unfortunately, breakfast was Stanford University • Free and open to the public raspberry jam-filled choux less enjoyable on a moderately pastry. Top: Maison Alyzee’s busy Friday morning. It wasn’t chocolate tart: a cocoa biscuit, just me. I could see other patrons For more information: dark chocolate ganache and were experiencing the same is- continuingstudies.stanford.edu/events chocolate mousse on a crunchy sues — forgotten items, lukewarm chocolate sable. Page 30 • February 1, 2019 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Eating Out coffee, un-bussed tables — most of which appeared to be the result Public Notices of understaffing. I’m sympathetic, and I see the “help wanted” signs 995 Fictitious Name THE CAR DOCTOR in virtually every window of every FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT restaurant in the Bay Area. But at Statement File No.: FBN650609 Maison Alyzee’s price point, and SALVAJE The following person (persons) is (are) given Pellet’s vision for a best-of- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT doing business as: File No.: FBN649973 The Car Doctor, located at 710 San France experience, one is inclined Antonio Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa The following person (persons) is (are) to point out a few missteps. Clara County. doing business as: This business is owned by: A Corporation. I ordered the Vendome break- Salvaje, located at 369 Lytton Ave., Palo fast ($15.50) which comes with The name and residence address of the Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. registrant(s) is(are): a choice of two viennoiseries This business is owned by: A Limited SCHALLER AUTOMOTIVE INC. (sweet breakfast breads), a spe- Liability Company. 710 San Antonio Rd. cialty coffee and a glass of orange The name and residence address of the Palo Alto, CA 94303 juice. I selected a croissant (but- registrant(s) is(are): Registrant began transacting business COPPERSMITH PALO ALTO LLC under the fictitious business name(s) tery, crispy layers of perfection) 2707 Louis Rd. listed above on 01/21/2009. and a kouign-amann, an extra- Palo Alto, CA 94303 This statement was filed with the County buttery puff pastry from Brittany Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Executive pastry chef Jean-Victor Bellaye fills molds with passion Registrant has not yet begun to transact made slightly sweet with a crust business under the fictitious business January 25, 2019. fruit mousse in Maison Alyzee’s kitchen. (PAW Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019) of caramelized sugar. A good name(s) listed above. kouign-amann makes a croissant This statement was filed with the County DEL REY PLAZA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT seem like diet food in compari- Despite some quibbles and the pastry art, you certainly can sort Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on January 7, 2019. File No.: FBN650819 son. But no complaints here. breakfast that was less than per- out a few service missteps. I have (PAW Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2019) The following person (persons) is (are) However, my orange juice fect, I appreciate Maison Alyzee’s a lot of faith in Maison Alyzee. doing business as: PALO ALTO TENNIS SHOP Del Rey Plaza, located at 2105 South was forgotten. We were initially spirit and Pellet’s enthusiasm for Bienvenue a Mountain View. Q FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Bascom Ave., Suite 230, Campbell, CA brought the wrong coffees. The bringing not just French pastries Freelancer writer Monica File No.: FBN650248 95008, Santa Clara County. correct cups were eventually but the full French experience to Schreiber can be emailed at The following person (persons) is (are) This business is owned by: A Limited forthcoming, but my vanilla latte Mountain View. If you can create [email protected]. doing business as: Liability Company. ($5) was barely warm. Patrons had Palo Alto Tennis Shop, located at 855 El The name and residence address of the Camino Real 99B, Palo Alto, CA 94301, registrant(s) is(are): to crowd around a single menu DEL REY PLAZA INVESTORS LLC displayed on the countertop, jos- Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. 2105 South Bascom Ave., tling for space to read the offer- The name and residence address of the Suite 230 Campbell, CA 95008 ings. Tables remained dirty and registrant(s) is(are): Registrant began transacting business TIMEA TERESTYAK the bathroom was not in an ac- under the fictitious business name(s) ceptable state, also the situation on 12 Country Ln listed above on 01/29/2019. a later visit when Maison Alyzee Redwood City, CA 94061 This statement was filed with the County was not at all busy. Registrant began transacting business Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on I asked for jam to accompany under the fictitious business name(s) January 30, 2019. listed above on 01/01/2019. (PAW Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019) my croissant ($4.50) and was told This statement was filed with the County it would be $1.50 extra “because Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 997 All Other Legals the jam is from France.” Mon January 15, 2019. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA dieu, a small terrine of jam would (PAW Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2019) IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA SPRINGBOARD SOLUTIONS be standard issue in France when you order a croissant at a sit-down FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT In re: breakfast. My dining companion’s File No.: FBN650377 THE JAMES H. INGLIS TRUST fruit salad ($6.50) was 75 percent The following person (persons) is (are) DATED OCTOBER 20, 1994 doing business as: chopped pineapple covered with a Springboard Solutions, located at 725 Case No. 19PR185253 handful of berries. Loma Verde Ave., Suite E, Palo Alto, CA I bought some of the gorgeous 94303, Santa Clara County. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF pastries to take with me, and This business is owned by: A Limited JAMES H. INGLIS, DECEASED that lifted my spirits. The wheel- Liability Company. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JAMES H. INGLIS, DECEASED shaped Paris-Brest ($10.50), The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): CASE NO. 19PR185253 named for a famous bicycle race SPRINGBOARD IN LLC SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA between the two cities, has al- 725 Loma Verde Ave., Suite E COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ways been one of my favorite CENTER FOR LITERARY ARTS PRESENTS Palo Alto, CA 94303 indulgences. Maison Alyzee’s Registrant began transacting business Notice is hereby given to the creditors was magnifique, a choux pastry under the fictitious business name(s) and contingent creditors of the above- filled almost five inches high ANALICIA SOTELO listed above on 06/27/2016. named decedent, that all persons having with a praline cream that was This statement was filed with the County claims against the decedent are required Reading with ASHA, and in Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on to file them with the Superior Court, at nutty but not overly sweet, as too January 18, 2019. 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, many American confections tend Conversation with Vanessa Fernandez (PAW Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2019) and deliver a copy to SUE E. SARTOR and THOMAS H. INGLIS, Trustees of THE to be. I brought a box of mille- VITALITY BOWLS #013 JAMES H. INGLIS TRUST dated October feuilles ($9.50) to a soiree with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20, 1994, of which the decedent was some French friends and asked File No.: FBN650399 the settlor, at c/o ROBERTA A. BIORN, for their opinion. Delicious, if a February 7, 2019 | 7PM The following person (persons) is (are) 2479 East Bayshore Road, #155, Palo little “flat” was the verdict, and I doing business as: Alto, California 94303, as provided in have to agree. They were delight- San José Museum of Art Vitality Bowls #013, located at 209 S. Probate Code Section 1215 within the fully creamy and flaky but lack- California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa later of four months after February 1, San José, CA Clara County. 2019 (the date of the first publication of ing depth of flavor. This business is owned by: A Limited notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed Liability Company. or personally delivered to you, 60 days The name and residence address of the after the date this notice is mailed or Maison Alyzee, 212 Castro registrant(s) is(are): personally delivered to you, or you must PAMD LLC petition to file a late claim as provided St., Mountain View; 650-960- @centerforliteraryarts in Probate Code Section 19103. For your 209 S. California Ave. 1212; maisonalyzee.com protection, you are encouraged to file Palo Alto, CA 94306 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8 your claim by certified mail, with return @CLA_SanJose Registrant began transacting business receipt requested. a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, under the fictitious business name(s) 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Sunday, listed above on 01/18/2019. Crist, Biorn, Shepherd & Roskoph 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Closed This statement was filed with the County Monday. For tickets and event details: Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on /s/______January 18, 2019. Robert A. Biorn Reservations Parking (PAW Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2019) (PAW Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2019) Credit cards Alcohol: www.litart.org Champagne Call Alicia Santillan at 650-223-6578 Catering offered at lunch or email [email protected] for assistance Outdoor Bathroom seating cleanliness: Fair Joyce Milligan with your legal advertising needs.
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A Dog’s Way Home (PG) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. A Star is Born (R) ++1/2 Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. Aquaman (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. At Eternity’s Gate (PG-13) ++++ Aquarius Theatre: Fri. - Sun. Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. Bumblebee (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Cold War (R) +++1/2 Aquarius Theatre: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Dragon Ball Super: Broly (PG) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (Not Rated) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. OPENINGS Steve Coogan, The Favourite (R) Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Palo Alto Square: Fri. - Sun. Movies left, and John ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. C. Reilly Free Solo (PG-13) Century 20: Fri. - Sun. portray the Glass (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Another fine comedy team ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. Laurel and Green Book (PG-13) ++1/2 Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Hardy as the ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. mess for two attempt to If Beale Street Could Talk (R) ++++ Guild Theatre: Fri. - Sun. reignite their Kanchenjungha (1962) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Fri. - Sun. ‘Stan & Ollie’ film careers The Kid Who Would Be King (PG) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. in “Stan & Steve Coogan and John Ollie.” Mary Poppins Returns (PG) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. C. Reilly revive a classic Pictures ClassicsSony Miss Bala (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. comedy team duo’s tour of the United Kingdom familiarity with Laurel & Hardy On the Basis of Sex (PG-13) Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Palo Alto Square: Fri. - Sun. and Ireland in the early 1950s dur- (perhaps best known today for ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. 000 (Century 20) ing a time when their fame is in starring in 1934’s “March of the Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) +++ Century 20: Fri. - Sun. decline. Jeff Pope’s script wisely Wooden Soldiers”). Coogan and Serenity (R) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Fame is a fickle mistress. The begins by introducing beanpole Reilly convincingly channel their ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. long-dead superstars of yester- Laurel (Coogan) and portly Hardy comedy counterparts (while aging Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Player-1977) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: year mostly elicit blank stares to- (Reilly) in their prime, on the set of themselves up by about a decade), Fri. - Sun. day. Even within their lifetimes, 1937’s “Way Out West.” Friendly with Reilly getting an assist from Spider-man:Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. most celebrities live long enough banter about their social lives and excellent prosthetics, hair, and Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. to see their stars dim and their their contract negotiations with makeup. The recreated routines Fri. - Sun. Stan & Ollie (PG) Century 20: careers fizzle. And so it is that Hal Roach (Danny Huston) carry are a joy to behold, but the actors They Shall Not Grow Old (R) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. many moviegoers today will have the pair in front of the cameras, also evince a soulful connection to The Upside (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri. - Sun. no reference point for Stan Laurel where they knock out a celebrated their forebears when not under the Uri: The Surgical Strike (Not Rated) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. and Oliver Hardy — a classic com- dance routine with professional lights. Pope’s script understands edy team that drew crowds to 23 aplomb. It’s a precipitous drop to that true comedians see comic po- Vice (R) +++1/2 Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. feature films (and 72 short films) 1953, which finds the team playing tential everywhere they go, crack- + Skip it ++ Some redeeming qualities +++ A good bet ++++ Outstanding between 1927 and 1951 — but that live to dispiritingly small houses as ing jokes and conjuring bits to shouldn’t stop them from checking Laurel attempts to will into exis- entertain their favorite audience: Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (For recorded listings: 327-3241) tinyurl.com/Aquariuspa out “Stan & Ollie,” an affectionate tence another film project (a Robin each other. Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View tribute starring Steve Coogan and Hood parody). “Stan & Ollie” also introduces tinyurl.com/Century16 John C. Reilly. Director Jon S. Baird (“Filth”) us to the actors’ respective spouses, Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City “Stan & Ollie” focuses on the cultivates what’s evident in the Ida Kitaeva Laurel (Nina Arianda) tinyurl.com/Century20 script and the leading performanc- and Lucille Hardy (Shirley Hen- CineArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto es: a deep respect for Laurel and derson), who visit their husbands (For information: 493-0128) tinyurl.com/Pasquare Hardy as craftsmen and as flawed on the road. There’s tenderness Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park but caring individuals who made there, along with a pressure to (For recorded listings: 566-8367) tinyurl.com/Guildmp each other better. Even in the last keep up appearances and maintain ShowPlace Icon: 2575 California St. #601, Mountain View tinyurl.com/iconMountainView days of his stardom, Laurel re- lifestyles, but clearly the most im- Stanford Theatre: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto mains creatively fertile, constantly portant marriage is between Stan (For recorded listings: 324-3700) Stanfordtheatre.org brainstorming new bits for the and Ollie, who bicker like an old stage show and the prospective married couple but demonstrate an Find trailers, star ratings and reviews on the web at PaloAltoOnline.com/movies film and bouncing them off his abiding platonic love, even a des- partner to keep Hardy’s tenuous perate emotional co-dependence. hope and verve alive as his health Pope labors a bit to create drama begins noticeably to decline. One from what’s essentially a gentle, ÕÃiÕÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊ,i«>ÀÃ has to wear down a lot of shoe wistful story of two artists together UÊ*ÀVi>ÊUÊ*ÌÌiÀÞÊUÊ >ÀLiÊ leather to stay in the game, and not eking out a last hurrah, but there’s UÊ>`iÊUÊÛÀÞÊUÊ>ÃÃÊ just hoofing it on the stage. Promo- a refreshing warmth to a family- UÊ7`ÊUÊ-Ìi tional appearances, though drain- friendly show-business tale, one Èxä{n{Ó{x ing, prove the key to the sudden not about backbiting but about love resurgence that makes Laurel and — of craft, of spouses, of friends. Hardy a hot ticket again. Rated PG for some language, Primarily, “Stan & Ollie” will and for smoking. One hour, 37 ® appeal to comedy nerds, espe- minutes. www.restorationstudio.com cially those with at least a passing — Peter Canavese
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LivingA monthly special section of news Well& information for seniors Compassionate deception Caregivers grapple with whether it’s OK to lie to a person with dementia
by Chris Kenrick means of soothing the panic and scrutinized,” said Chiong, who will hould you lie to a person rage residents with dementia often debate this topic with two other ex- with dementia? experience. These illusions, she perts on Thursday, Feb. 7, during a S It’s become a common reported, have proved successful public panel discussion moderated question in the world of caregiv- in many situations, challenging by MacFarquhar and sponsored by ing, where lies might be less upset- decades-old policies and practices Stanford Center for Biomedical ting than the truth for those with aimed at truth-telling at all costs. Ethics and Stanford’s McCoy Fam- dementia — despite longheld con- For Winston Chiong, a behav- ily Center for Ethics in Society. cerns about the ethics of encourag- ioral neurologist specializing in “I don’t think it’s possible to be ing delusions. dementia care and research at the honest 100 percent of the time. “Therapeutic fibbing,” “brief re- University of California, San Fran- Sometimes telling a lie is the only assurances” or telling “white lies” cisco, with a particular interest and practical option,” said Marina Mar- has gained noticeable attention in focus on ethics, there isn’t a one- tin, who also will be a panelist at Veronica Weber recent months ever since journal- size-fits-all answer. the event. Martin operates a clini- “It isn’t lying, it’s fibbing — you’re dealing with a 2-year-old or ist Larissa MacFarquhar’s article “In my clinical experience, I’ve cal practice focused on post-acute a 3-year-old,” said Dr. Margaret Deanesly, who cared for her in an October issue of the New found that the right approach re- rehabilitation and long-term care at husband who had dementia. Yorker magazine revealed how a ally depends a lot on the particular the Palo Alto nursing home Web- growing number of nursing homes family. I have some who tell me ster House Health Center. to accompany her through lunch, Deanesly awoke in the middle of are creating nostalgic, small-town that they cannot bring themselves “I have a pretty pragmatic view dinner and bedtime. the night to find him standing by environments — lobbies designed to lie because the truth, even if of how to communicate with peo- “Occasionally she’ll say, ‘I want the bed — fully dressed with coat to look like a town square, halls about something painful, is too ple with dementia — in general, I to go home.’ And I’ll say, as I wheel and tie — explaining that he was with lampposts and street signs, important to them. ... I do think prioritize comforting the person, her into the room, ‘Oh, now we’re waiting for the police to come take rooms decked out with front-porch there are some cases in which the addressing their underlying emo- home.’ She’ll look at me and smile, him for a driving test. facades and rocking chairs — as a impulse to tell the truth needs to be tion rather than the accuracy of the I’ll kiss her and she’ll go to sleep,” “I had to coax him back to bed content,” Martin said. Bernstein said. fully dressed by telling him it was She tells her patients’ caregivers “If I were to say, ‘No, home is on cold outside and cold in the bed- that it’s okay to use “fiblets” when Seale; you’re in an assisted living room and that he might as well stay absolutely needed to avoid danger place for memory,’ what the hell warm until the police came,” said or significant distress. would I be accomplishing?” Deanesly, whose husband of 54 “If the person insists on driving, Before she became ill, Bernstein years died in November 2017 after and it isn’t safe to do so, I might and his wife had many occasions a decade of decline. recommend hiding the keys or dis- to discuss the problem of lying to “That was a fib, but it got him abling the car in some way,” she ex- people with dementia because they back under the covers. Everybody plained. “I’ve even recommended had seen her mother through years has versions of this.” having cars removed and saying the of Alzheimer’s disease before she Deanesly, a retired physician, car is out being repaired.” died in the early 1990s. said she was in denial over the early While the idea of being decep- “She found it very difficult over signs of her husband’s impairment. tive is gut-wrenching for some, over time to lie to her mother because “I wanted him to be as I’d previ- time, these views can change. her father had never lied, and it was ously known him, and the denial The Palo Alto Weekly inter- a unique value in their home,” Ber- hangs on because you want it to viewed five local residents with ex- nstein recalled. “We talked about it be different. You want the person perience caring for loved ones with at least 100 times.” Given the fam- you’ve always had. dementia. They spoke about their ily history, the two also discussed “But managing these people is struggles and experiences with the possibility that she could get like managing a fully functional lying, shedding light on the topic. Alzheimer’s and what her pref- adult who’s now becoming 5 Here are some of their stories: erences would be. “What we hit years old, 4, 3, 2, 1 and a diapered upon, roughly, was that in the early newborn. They’re backing down Barton Bernstein stages, when there’s still a lot of un- through the stages. derstanding, you try to be reason- “You’ve got someone who gets “At every stage, the aim is com- ably truthful but, as understanding up and gets dressed. You can still fort, not candor,” said Barton Ber- lapses, moving to comfort, and she embrace them, buy them a lovely nstein of Palo Alto, who for the reluctantly agreed,” Bernstein said. sweater. They’re still your inti- past two-and-a-half years has been “After the early stages, people mate partner, but slowly you get to caring for his wife, who now has (with dementia) are deeply con- a point where their functioning is advanced dementia. “Candor is fused, deeply anxious, and candor inappropriate.” self-indulgent and is a false stan- is destructive,” he said. “The thing On many occasions, her husband
Veronica Weber Weber Veronica dard because it is disruptive and you have to do as a loving caregiver didn’t recognize her, Deanesly said. hurtful.” is be attentive to the emotions of “The worst thing I could do was to Bernstein, an emeritus professor the other person, and maximize tell him I was Margaret because he of history at Stanford University, their emotional welfare.” would say, ‘No, you’re not; you’re cared for his 79-year-old wife at telling me a lie.’” “The thing you have to do as a loving caregiver is be attentive to home until recently, when a fall re- Margaret Deanesly One time he pointed to his wed- the emotions of the other person, and maximize their emotional quired her to be moved to the Palo ding ring and insisted he had to go welfare,” said Barton Bernstein, an emeritus professor of history at Alto care facility Sunrise. Bern- Some years into her husband’s to Boston to find Margaret because Stanford University who has been caring for wife ever since she was stein, 82, bicycles there twice daily decline with dementia, Margaret she was his wife and he had to take diagnosed with dementia. Page 34 • February 1, 2019 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Living Well
room. Then when the transport came to accept the new situation. “He was happy to hear that a driver came to pick him up she Wah Ho Chan died this past Octo- cousin had a new baby; he didn’t would say, “’Oh, there’s Joe.’ And ber at age 68. need to know about illness or death he’d get right up, put his coat on and “I don’t recall lying directly to in the family. That was a decision go. This happened over and over.” Wah Ho, except in (that one in- that I made as his spouse and care- It is “selfish” for a caregiver to stance),” Chan said. “My untruths giver, with agreement and support adhere to “some rigid, ethical prin- to him were in the category that from our daughters,” Chan said. ciple” of not lying, Jean said. As a my religious tradition calls ‘sins of caregiver, she felt a greater obli- omission.’ David Van Horn gation to create a world that was “About five or six years ago, I “comprehensible and adequate” for told Wah Ho that one of his aunts David Van Horn believes he’s her husband. had died. He somehow thought it promoting the independence of his was his mother who had died, was father — whom he visits daily in
Veronica Weber Veronica Martha Chan devastated and wept. I explained the Sunrise assisted living facil- the confusion and comforted him ity — by avoiding uncomfortable After being diagnosed with ear- as well as I could, but after that I truths. ly Alzheimer’s at age 58, Martha was careful what information I Chan’s husband, Wah Ho, gradu- shared with him. (continued on page 37) “My untruths to him were in the category that my religious tradition ally had to give up working, then calls ‘sins of omission,’” said Mountain View resident Martha Chan driving. He reluctantly agreed to as she sorted through photos of her husband, who was diagnosed attend a day program in Mountain “There’s no place like home.” with early Alzheimer’s at age 58. View, which enabled Martha, for care of her. Deanesly played along, years with Alzheimer’s. a time, to continue her work as a settling him into the car and let- Jean said the deceptions she had marriage and family therapist. ting him direct her to the airport. to practice during her husband’s The only lie she recalls ever tell- “It may have been 30 minutes or illness “bothered me the whole ing her husband, Chan said, was an hour that we drove around, up way through.” But she learned that when it became necessary to move and down the freeway,” she said. persisting in telling him the truth him from home to a residential care “Eventually we’d be driving down could increase his agitation. facility. “I was pretty sure he would the street we lived on and he’d say, One night around 3 a.m., her not be willing to go there,” she said. ‘This is it,’ and would point to our husband gathered some random Ahead of time, Chan moved driveway. We’d go into the house, objects into the living room and an- her husband’s favorite chair, some I’d give him an oatmeal cookie nounced, “I will not spend another clothing and a painting by a friend and we’d start the bedtime routine, night in this house — we’re going to the new place. When it was time which is like putting a baby to bed, to the other house.” (There was no for him to go, she loaded him into but he weighed 189 pounds.” other house.) Jean suggested they the car as if they were going to his Managing an adult who’s be- wait until daylight, and he respond- regular day program. He failed to Matched CareGivers come like a young child requires ed that if she wouldn’t drive him notice she was driving in the wrong Matched CareGivers is nurse owned and operated “kindness lying,” Deanesly said. there right then, he would walk. direction, but did notice when they and has provided the best in home care and case “It isn’t lying, it’s fibbing — you’re “I said, ‘You don’t know where arrived at a different place. dealing with a 2-year-old or a it is — it only exists in your mind.’ “I said, ‘You haven’t been happy management on the peninsula for over 25 years. 3-year-old.” Of course that was the truth, but it going to (the Mountain View day Our trained caregivers provide personal care, didn’t help.” Eventually, they both program) lately, so this is a differ- bathing, dressing, companionship, exercise mobility Jean were exhausted and went to bed. ent place for you to try out,’” Chan assistance, and much more. Over time, Jean learned to adapt said. A person cannot have rigid rules her language to “respond to the In hindsight, Chan regrets that to follow about lying to a person moment.” For example, her hus- she followed the care home’s ad- When someone you care about needs assistance... with dementia, said Jean, who band would say he didn’t want to vice not to visit during the initial you can count on us to be there. Call (650) 839-2273 asked that her full name not be go to his day program. She’d agree week because her husband had used to protect the image of her that he didn’t have to go, but would difficulty adjusting, refusing to eat Menlo Park • San Mateo • San Jose Lic# 41470002 husband, a longtime Stanford pro- make sure to have him dressed, and sleep. But after the initial pe- MatchedCareGivers.com fessor who died in 2017 after some ready and seated in the living riod, she visited regularly and he
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Dementia care: Experts debate the ethics of truth-telling vs deception
Should you be honest to a person Dementia Care,” which examines di- with dementia about painful truths — verse opinions about when lying is the their parents are dead, they will never right thing to do and when is it wrong leave this nursing home — or should — will moderate the event. you lie to keep them happy? Is there Guest panelists include San Francis- anything wrong with “benevolent” co neurologist Winston Chiong, who lies? If you had dementia, how would treats people with Alzheimer’s, fron- you want to be treated? totemporal dementia and other cog- Courtesy Chan family Courtesy Chan Two physicians and a philosopher nitive disorders of aging; University A photo of Martha Chan with her husband, Wah Ho Chan, who was diagnosed with will debate “Should You Lie to a Per- of California, Riverside, philosophy Alzheimer’s in 2008 and died in 2018. son With Dementia?” during a free professor Agnieszka Jaworska, who public panel discussion, sponsored previously taught courses on ethical If his father asks for a Coke, Van Horn by Stanford Center for Biomedical theory, moral psychology and medi- Dementia will tell him the dining room is out of Coke. Ethics and Stanford’s McCoy Family cal ethics at Stanford University; and (continued from page 35) “I’ll grab a bottle of off-brand Ensure and Center for Ethics in Society, from 7 physician Marina Martin, a clinical he’ll say, ‘OK, I’ll just take a sip or two’ to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Cub- assistant professor at Stanford, who “I’m enriching his life by not burden- and he’ll keep drinking it,” Van Horn said. berley Auditorium, 485 Lasuen Mall, works with post-acute rehabilitation ing him with things that would weigh him “I have no problem telling him there’s no Stanford. and long-term care patients at Web- down,” Van Horn said. “He’s a worrywart, Coke — none at all — because I’ve been Journalist Larissa MacFarquhar ster House Health Center. and I don’t want him worrying about (an watching his calories and he needs the pro- — author of The New Yorker ar- More information is posted at ethic- out-of-town grandson having difficulties) tein, calorie intake and carbohydrates.” ticle “The Comforting Fictions of sinsociety.stanford.edu/events. when he could be looking for the next great Minimizing any kind of worry for his book he wants to read.” father, Van Horn believes, is a kindness In addition to avoiding talk of any fam- because it improves his quality of life. Q ily troubles, Van Horn recently hired a 24- Contributing writer Chris Kenrick can hour, one-to-one caregiver for his father, be emailed at [email protected]. who has lived at Sunrise since 2015. “A lot Senior Focus of people would say, ‘Why are you taking About the cover: Barton Bernstein visits his wife, BOOMER VIEWS ON RETIREMENT ... Nearly MUSIC IN THE AFTERNOON ... The Community your father’s independence from him and who has advanced dementia, daily at the Sunrise half of employed baby boomers in the United Tuesdays program of the Oshman Family Jewish making him dependent on a caregiver?’ Senior Living facility in Palo Alto. He decided to States say they plan to retire once they reach Community Center presents two afternoon But my dad just needs that assistance, and move her to Sunrise after experiencing a few a certain age, and on average that age is recitals in February. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, pianist that’s actually promoting his indepen- health scares while taking care of her. Photo by 66, according to a Harris Poll of 1,500 U.S. Louise Costigan-Kerns and mezzo soprano dence,” Van Horn said. Veronica Weber. workers age 54 to 72. Only about a third of Deborah Rosengaus will perform music of boomers aren’t sure about retirement yet or Claude Debussy. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, fiddler haven’t thought about it at all (11 percent). Older Kevin Carr will perform examples of the fiddle boomers are two to three times more likely music of many different immigrant groups in than younger ones to expect to keep working North America. Both concerts are from 1 to 2:30 and never retire (20 percent for people 68-72 p.m. in the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall of the JCC. versus 6 percent for those ages 54-59). For $20 at the door. No reservations necessary. For Boomers who plan to retire at a certain age, more information, contact Michelle Rosengaus at it’s much more common to have moved that 650 223-8616 or [email protected]. time frame later (33 percent) rather than earlier (9 percent), predominantly because they have HOT LUNCH PROGRAM ... The senior hot not saved enough money to cover the desired lunch program La Comida began serving at The Right Care at life style (48 percent) or just want to continue the Masonic Center at 461 Florence St. in working for a few more years (48 percent). downtown Palo Alto on Jan. 24. Service is Most boomer employees say they feel at least Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 The Right Time somewhat prepared to retire financially (69 p.m., with sign-in starting at 11:15 a.m. Meals percent), emotionally (79 percent) and physically are open to the public with a $3 requested (84 percent), though far fewer say they feel very contribution for people 60 and older and $8 prepared on those same aspects (financially 27 for non-seniors. La Comida continues with its percent; emotionally 38 percent and physically service at Stevenson House, 455 E. Charleston We’ll match you with a skilled nurse for one-on-one care that 39 percent). The poll, released Jan. 23, was Road. The menu is the same at both sites. 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Page 48 • February 1, 2019 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Sports Shorts HERE AT AUGUSTA ... Stanford junior Andrea Lee and incoming freshmen Brooke Seay and Angelina Ye have accepted invitations to compete in the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur, April 3-6. Cardinal junior Albane Valenzuela was also invited but is unable to participate. The prestigious, 72-player field includes most of the world’s top amateurs. The first two rounds will be played at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. The low 30 players and ties qualify for the final round on April 6 at famed Augusta National Golf Club on the Saturday before the Masters Tournament.
THE AQUATICS SCENE ... Stanford junior Makenzie Fischer and freshman Madison Stamen each won Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly awards in women’s water polo, making it a clean sweep for the second-ranked Cardinal, which hosts the Stanford Invitational this weekend. Fischer was named the Kap7/MPSF Player of the Week and Stamen earned Veronica Weber Newcomer of the Week. Stanford Palo Alto grad Sara Aguilar gets a leg up on teammate Emily Sandoval during a recent workout in preparation for next week’s WCWA won three games over the weekend championships. at the Cal Cup in Berkeley, beating from Dublin and was the only girl No. 11 Long Beach State, 25-4, WOMEN’S WRESTLING on the team,” Kazam said. “No- No. 17 Fresno State, 23-7, and No. body wanted to work with me. I 14 San Jose State, 19-4. Fischer had to come up with something to scored a career-high goals against do on my own, from scratch. I had the Spartans. Stamen led the Aiming to be the nation’s best to pave my own way.” Cardinal in scoring on the weekend Salvador Alvarado, to whom with 12 goals. Stanford opens the Menlo College women’s wrestling team on verge of making history she is eternally grateful, volun- Stanford Invitational on Saturday teered to take her to tournaments. with a 10:15 a.m. contest against by Rick Eymer Kazem, who ranks fourth in decided we were sure about it, we “Without help I never really felt Michigan, which counts former enlo College senior the nation in the 155 division, haven’t looked back. Sophomore good enough,” she said. Sacred Heart Prep standout Maddy Iman Kazem went from rose out of her situation to be- team captain. That speaks for That all changed at Menlo, Johnston on its roster. The Cardinal being an unwanted high come the Oaks team captain as a itself.” which competes at the WCWA meets Indiana (and Atherton M school teammate to becoming a sophomore. When she talks, it’s easy to see, Nationals in Marietta, Georgia on resident Izzy Mandema) at 4:30 senior team captain of the na- “I had never thought about and feel, the passion, the heart Feb. 8-9. The two-day event is the p.m. Saturday and California at tion’s top-ranked women’s wres- naming a sophomore captain be- and the determination behind her first of two national tournaments 12:30 p.m. Sunday. tling program and her story is just fore,” Menlo coach Joey Bareng words. She’s a natural leader. beginning. said. “But I saw it early. Once we “I transferred to Tracy (High) (continued on page 51) ON THE AIR Friday HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL College women’s swimming: UCLA at Stanford, 2 p.m., Stanford Live Stream College women’s gymnastics: M-A can net a PAL title Washington at Stanford, 7 p.m., Pac- 12 Networks Bears, Carlmont meet Friday Saturday with first place on the line College women’s swimming: USC at Stanford, noon, Stanford Live by Glenn Reeves an 11-15 season, would have a Stream chance, with a win over M-A, to College men’s wrestling: Arizona State at Stanford, 1 p.m., Stanford Live he Peninsula Athletic earn a share of a PAL title for the Stream League South Division first time since the 2010 team tied College women’s basketball: Cali- T regular-season boys basket- with Mills for the PAL Bay cham- fornia at Stanford, 4 p.m., Pac-12 Net- ball title will be on the line Fri- pionship. Carlmont’s three losses works day when Menlo-Atherton plays this season were to a 20-4 Stuart Sunday at Carlmont. Tipoff is scheduled Hall team, 19-1 Churchill County College men’s basketball: Stanford for 7:45 p.m. of Nevada and to M-A, which has at California, 1 p.m., ESPNU M-A (18-3, 9-0) got the best of won 14 straight. Dahlberg Bob Thursday the Scots the first time the two The Bears have gone 127-63 Spencer Lin (1) and his M-A teammates hope to clinch at least a tie College men’s basketball: Stan- teams played, 65-62, on Jan. 11. in Molieri’s seven years as head for the title on Friday. ford at Oregon State, 7 p.m., Pac-12 Networks Carlmont (18-3, 8-1) hasn’t lost coach. The current team resembles College men’s volleyball: Stanford since. the 2016 team that went 29-5 over- Molieri said. “People look at us Anderson and Skyler Thomas at UCLA, 7 p.m., Pac-12 Networks “I knew they were a good team. all, 12-0 in league and advanced when we come out on the court joined the team once the school’s I’m not surprised their only loss to the NorCal Division I champi- and think we’re the JV team.’’ state championship football team’s was to us,’’ M-A coach Mike Mo- onship game. Neither team were M-A’s three losses were all to season concluded. READ MORE ONLINE lieri said. “They have guys who overly impressive in terms of indi- very good teams: James Logan “They’ve been huge,’’ Mo- www.PASportsOnline.com can shoot the ball and a lot of bigs. vidual talent or size but played in (by 6), Bellarmine (by 10) and lieri said. “They’ve solidified They’re by far the best team I’ve a manner greater than the sum of Mitty (by 1). And as Molieri was our defense. Winning a football For expanded daily coverage of college and prep sports, visit seen.’’ their parts. quick to point out, all three of www.PASportsOnline.com Carlmont, which is coming off “We’re not intimidating,’’ those losses occurred before Justin (continued on page 50)
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Basketball (continued from page 49)
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Wrestling (continued from page 49) for the Oaks. The Oaks moved into the top spot of the WCWA coaches poll earlier this week and, for the first time, ranks at the top in both the NAIA and the WCWA. Palo Alto grad Sara Aguilar, now a sophomore, and Cupertino product Solin Piearcy,a junior, had it a little better in high school but both were also on an island as far as a team went. There wasn’t one, though both helped spark interest as girls’ high school pro- grams are quickly developing. Veronica Weber Veronica Weber Piearcy is ranked third at 136 Iman Kazam: “Our room is so intense it’s like wrestling in a Sara Aguilar gets a good workout in with second-ranked Precious and Aguilar ranks fourth in her tournament every day.” Bell. division. Freshmen Alleida Martinez There’s a lot more to do.” “She was immediately wel- wrestling in a tournament every her competitiveness, her drive,” (109) and Gracie Figueroa (116) In total, seven wrestlers are coming,” said Aguilar, a CCS day,” Kazam said. “We need that Piearcy said. “Working with her figure prominently in Menlo’s ranked among the top four na- champion and fourth-place fin- to be prepared.” is a privledge. And I love how the rise as the former Selma High tionally in their respective divi- isher at state. “I drilled with her While Piearcy was at Cuper- alumni come back every year. and California state champions sions. Precious Bell ranks second and she was patient but always tino, wrestling in college sounded You realize this community is a are ranked first in both the NAIA and South San Francisco resident pushing me, especially when I crazy. But she attended summer lifelong thing.” and WCWA. Hiba Salem is fourth. got tired. She told me I had to camps at Menlo and remembers a After competing at the WCWA The Oaks always had a solid, “The coaching staff here has keep going and to trust myself.” conversation she had with Salem, championships, there’s still anoth- nationally-recognized program, helped me grow and I love the Aguilar said Menlo was always in who is a senior. er month of the season leading up founded by the late Lee Allen, a atompshere,” Kazam said. “We her future and once she arrived, “It’s funny that we ended up to the inaugural NAIA champion- two-time Olympian who came to all knew this program was going knew she found a home. here together,” Piearcy said. “She ships March 15-16. Menlo from Skyline College. places. The goal was to get bet- “I felt like we had a lot of po- was telling me about the fam- “We’ve been training for the When Martinez and Figueroa ter every year. There’s been a lot tential and we’re peaking at the ily lifestyle, that it was a genuine nationals since the beginning,” arrived on campus this season, of hard work the previous years right time,” Aguilar said. “We’re feeling of community. It was a Piearcy said. “That’s always been the program took a quantam leap and it’s up to us to uphold the focusing on fixing the little things pefect fit.” the goal. Now that I’m an upper- forward. No. 1 ranking. There’s no time and just training.” Piearcy became a team captain classman, it’s amazing to see the “You dream about kids like to rest. It’s about the overall per- Menlo has not competed since this season and credits Kazam for progress. I remember when coach that,” Bareng said. “They’re at formance and we believe in ev- the Oregon Classic Women’s that. Bareng texted us that we were the peak and it’s just a hint of ery single person in the room.” Open on Jan. 19 but they haven’t “As a sophomore, and I’ve told ranked fifth and what a huge what’s to come. We’re not close Kazam was one of the first peo- taken any time off. her this, I was inspired by her, by milestone that was. We’re not go- to where this program can get to. ple Aguilar met at Menlo. “Our room is so intense it’s like her work ethic, her leadership, ing to stop now.” Q
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