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Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac From adversity, an inspiration The Red Barn at Stanford, where Nancy Hey of Portola Valley has given horse-riding instructions for 38 years. Recently, Stanford said she had to leave to make way for a new trainer, a former Olympian. Ms. Hey, who says she looks for inspiration in adversity, has opened new quarters at Rancho Viejo, a private boarding and training facility at 2710 Alpine Road in Portola Valley, near Webb Ranch. See Page 5. Menlo Park Holiday Fund ■ City tries three-hour holiday parking limit. Page 9 ■ “My Christmas Story,” by Mar Y Sol Alvarado. ■ Police arrest man, 79, in downtown shoplifting Page 18 spree. Page 9 ■ Fair Oaks Community Center: a place to go ■ Briefs: Man chases burglar from Menlo Park when in need. Page 19 home; safe stolen from Left Bank restaurant. Page 10 Artscene ■ Menlo Park native Taylor Eigsti, 24, grounded Woodside in tradition, goes far beyond, as jazz pianist and ■ Ryan Ferrari, 21, of Woodside is killed in a car composer. Page 7 crash Saturday. Page 5 Viewpoint Obituaries ■ Editorial: Bargaining on the Bohannon project. ■ Frank Ruys, orthopedic surgeon; Ernest Collins, Page 22 A TASTE OF THE PENINSULA co-founder of Bon Appetit Co.; and William A cornucopia of restaurants and cafes providing Churchill, architect. Page 20 Holiday Calendar the finest dining from brunch to dessert. ■ Local events include “The Nutcracker” ballet, Food & Drink Woodside fire district open houses, and Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ■ To your health: A modern holiday feast. Page 28 community holiday fairs. Page 14 Celia’s Mexican Restaurant 3740 El Camino, Palo Alto (650) 843-0643 Also Inside On the cover 1850 El Camino, Menlo Park (650) 321-8227 www.celiasrestaurants.com Calendar ...... 29 Dmitry Elperin, executive chef of the Village Pub in Woodside, talks Full Bar - Happy Hour Specials; Catering Class Guide ...... 30 about his early inspiration on the road to becoming a Michelin-star chef Letters ...... 22 and his commitment to creating produce-driven meals that are “true to Vive Sol-Cocina Mexicana Obituaries ...... 20 the seasons.” Photo by Michelle Le. See Section 2 cover for the story. Police Calls ...... 21 2020 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View (650) 938-2020. Specializing in the Cuisine of Puebla. CALLING ON THE ALMANAC Open daily for lunch and dinner. The Almanac Editorial offices are at 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025. THE ALMANAC (ISSN 1097-3095 and USPS 459370) is ■ published every Wednesday by Embarcadero Publishing Coffee & Tea Classified ads: 854-0858 E-mail news, information, obituaries Co., 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025- Newsroom: 854-2690 and photos (with captions) to: 6558. Periodicals Postage Paid at Menlo Park, CA and at [email protected] Connoisseur Coffee Co. Newsroom fax: 854-0677 additional mailing offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation for San Mateo County, The Almanac is ■ E-mail letters to the editor to: 2801 Middlefield Road, Redwood City Advertising: 854-2626 delivered free to homes in Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola [email protected] Advertising fax: 854-3650 Valley and Woodside. Subscriptions for $60 per year or (650) 369-5250 9am-5:30pm Mon. - Sat. $100 per 2 years are welcome. POSTMASTER: Send Coffee roasting & fine teas, address changes to the Almanac, 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025-6558. Copyright ©2009 espresso bar, retail & wholesale. To request free delivery, or stop delivery, of The Almanac in zip code 94025, 94027, by Embarcadero Publishing Co., All rights reserved. 94028 and the Woodside portion of 94062, call 854-2626. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. To Advertise in “A Taste of the Peninsula” call The Almanac 650-854-2626.
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4 ■ The Almanac ■ December 2, 2009 Short takes
M ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY
Damage control, or just damage? For local residents who view the California High- Speed Rail Authority’s deci- sion to sign a six-year, $9 million contract with a PR firm as an attempt to spread propaganda, it could have been worse: The rail agency almost hired a self-described “damage-control master.” Back in September, the authority’s staff recommend- ed handing the contact to Mercury Public Affairs, a firm headed by Adam Mendelsohn and Steve Schmidt (no rela- tion to the former Menlo Park council member). But the agency’s board of directors balked after the Los Angeles Times detailed Mr. Mendelsohn’s and Mr. Schmidt’s connections to Portola Valley Gov. Schwarzenegger, raising resident Nancy conflict-of-interest issues. Hey rewards The agency later hired PR Claudius with firm Ogilvy. a carrot after While the rail agency has his post and characterized the PR effort as rail jumping exercises. an attempt to clear up confu- Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac sion about the project, the firm it almost hired describes its mission in more blunt terms. “Our approach is designed Inspired by adversity: Nancy Hey teaches much more than riding to ... motivate and shape By Maggie Mah Johnson diately after Ms. Hey was told a private boarding and train- positive things to say about her public opinion,” Mercury Special to The Almanac that there would not be room for ing facility at 2710 Alpine Road long association at the historic writes on its Web site. “We both trainers, Stanford issued in Portola Valley, near Webb barn. “Of course, it was very not only respond to spe- ancy Hey’s voice is sweet an e-mail to Red Barn boarders Ranch and next to the Portola hard at first and I will cry when cific situations, but actively and cheerful with a musi- and students informing them of Valley Training Stable. I leave,” she says. “My children control them to its (sic) suc- cal lilt. Her walk is strong the change. Where others might feel vic- literally grew up here.” cessful resolution.” N and determined. A few weeks ago, In the midst of the uproar timized, Nancy Hey says simply: Support has poured in from On the site, the bio of Mr. after 38 years of riding and train- from the horse community, and “I have always felt that when you the horse community, including Schmidt — a former assis- ing at Stanford’s Red Barn, she in particular, her clients, Ms. are faced with adversity, rather offers of help from other train- tant to Dick Cheney who was told she would have to be out Hey, a resident of Portola Valley, than be frightened or defeated, be ers. “When this is all over, I’m has helped run campaigns before the end of the year. has calmly gone about finding inspired. I’m inspired to make a going to write a thank you to all for George Bush, Arnold Citing an increasing need for a new base of operations and better situation for my clients.” of them,” she says. “We’re com- Schwarzenegger and John high-level training, the univer- home for 26 horses and ponies. With many people up in arms petitive but everyone has really McCain — lauds him as a sity announced its decision to She says all of her clients are and plenty of mud being slung, rallied around.” “damage-control master.” bring in a new trainer, former making the move with her to she has refused to lay blame on Olympian Buddy Brown. Imme- new quarters at Rancho Viejo, the institution and has only See HEY, page 8 Eerily familiar house A film factoid courtesy of the Menlo Park Historical Asso- ciation for all those Hitchcock Ryan Ferrari, 21, of Woodside killed in car crash fans out there: The ominous- By Andrea Gemmet and hit a tree. He then hit for DUI, Sgt. Matsuura said. action, and expressing sympathy looking house in the movie Almanac Staff Writer another tree and crashed into Mr. Tondino was not injured for the Ferrari family’s loss. “Psycho” hails from Menlo yan Ferrari, a 21-year- an oncoming car driven by a in the collision and it was “It’s a wonderful family,” Park. It was once part of the Redwood City resident, accord- determined that he was not at she told The Almanac. “The Hopkins estate at the corner old Woodside resident, died in a car accident ing to Sgt. Matsuura. fault for the crash, the Sheriff’s father, all he talked about was of Laurel Street and Burgess R The vehicle spun out and Office said. how lucky he was to have three Drive. The estate’s Sherwood early Saturday morning, Nov. 28, after the vehicle he was driv- flipped, and Mr. Ferrari was Nearby resident Helen Stein- wonderful boys.” Hall was bought by Universal pronounced dead at the scene. berg said the accident occurred The Greens could not be Studios in 1942, disassembled ing hit two trees and another vehicle before flipping over. Toxicology test results are pend- in front of the house of her reached by The Almanac’s press and used for film sets. ing, but the preliminary cause Woodside Hills neighbors Shir- deadline Monday afternoon. Sherwood Hall’s furnish- Mr. Ferrari was headed home at about 2:30 a.m. when he of Mr. Ferrari’s death is multiple ley and Chuck Green. The noise Funeral arrangements for Mr. ings are also part of film blunt trauma injuries, said Rob- of the crash woke them up and Ferrari are pending, and are history, according to the crashed in the 200 block of Woodside Drive, said Sgt. Wes ert Foucrault, the San Mateo Ms. Green called 911 while Mr. under the direction of Spangler historical association. Many County coroner, on Nov. 30. Green rushed outside to help, Mortuary in Menlo Park. can be seen in “The Unsink- Matsuura of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The driver of the other vehicle, said Ms. Steinberg. able Molly Brown,” starring Jerad Tondino, was found to be Ms. Steinberg sent out an e-mail Bay City News Service contrib- Debbie Reynolds. He lost control of his vehicle, went into the opposite lanes under the influence and booked praising the Greens for taking uted to this report.
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6 N The Almanac N December 2, 2009 PEOPLE A career of note at 24 %(%+(( ") %, Menlo Park native Taylor Eigsti is grounded in tradition, but goes far beyond, as jazz pianist and composer
By Renee Batti Almanac News Editor
CYSA/NorCal t 24, Taylor Eigsti has a resume that most musicians twice his age would “Take the next step!” Aenvy. Six recordings of his own, includ- ing the two-Grammy-nominated “Lucky to Be Me” and the most recent “Let it Come to You”; $-(# '!($'#),# )$ numerous performances as a sideman on other recordings; tour dates that have taken him to ( )$ Japan, Brazil, and many European countries; $ #$*'#' )$#' "( $' and solid name recognition in the jazz world here at home — the birthplace of jazz. / +%'$ (( $#!$ # # / $ #0$"%) ) +0!(( )"(# And he’s not about to stop now. %'#)"# $' # .) $# 2 !-0$"%) ) +0!(()"( He did slow down a bit on Thanksgiv- / +!$% # + *!( !!(#) # &*( / 1#4$- *##%$( ) +#+ '$#"#) ing Day, though. Mr. Eigsti, who grew up in / '#)",$' # "()') - 3$( ) +0$ # !! #3 !$($% - Menlo Park, took a breather from a “draining, intense recording session for a new record” to $*$+(,)-" *$+"#()$&" ( +$('* '! ('+ +* catch up with e-mail and update The Almanac www.pasoccerclub.org on his career. The brief holiday was sandwiched between Photo by Devin DeHaven a Nov. 21 Cal Performance (Berkeley) concert Taylor Eigsti will perform with three other acclaimed jazz pianists in Piano Summit III on Dec. NOTICE OF SCOPING SESSION FOR THE with jazz guitarist Julian Lage, and his upcoming 5 in Portola Valley. Peninsula performance with three other highly EL CAMINO REAL/DOWNTOWN regarded jazz pianists in Piano Summit III. SPECIFIC PLAN In addition to Mr. Eigsti, pianists Susan to perform and grow as a musician early on Muscarella, Larry Vuckovich and Denny Zeit- in my development, and has always been a ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT lin; bassist Peter Barshay; and drummer Akira source of support, love and inspiration. Tana will take the stage at the piano summit, “But he has impacted so much of the larger set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. It will take jazz world, and has made such an important NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Division of the City of Menlo place in Rothrock Performance Hall at Wood- mark, by his eloquent words, and forward- Park, California has scheduled a scoping meeting. At this meeting, mem- side Priory School, where Mr. Eigsti went to thinking ideas.” bers of the public will have an opportunity to comment on the issues to high school not so many years ago. A New York City resident for just over two be analyzed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the El Camino The three modern jazz piano summits have years, Mr. Eigsti has his gifted fingers in a Real/Downtown Specific Plan. The Specific Plan will contain elements been sponsored by the Palo Alto Jazz Alliance, number of pots. In addition to touring with such as land use regulations, design guidelines, traffic and circulation improvements, infrastructure plans, and implementation measures. founded and led by Herb Wong of Menlo his own trio and other ensembles, he has Park, who also produces the summits. The spent a considerable amount of time during The scoping session will be held at the Menlo Park City Council first was in 1997, and Mr. Eigsti was one of the last year developing the concept and music Chambers, located at 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, in conjunction with five featured pianists. That was half a lifetime for a new group. the following meeting: ago — he was only 12 years old. Called Free Agency, it includes a rhythm UÊ City Council Regular Meeting Mr. Wong — known as Dr. Wong in jazz section and two vocalists, but can expand to Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 7 p.m. circles and among radio audiences — has a include a symphony. “The music is a freely (Note: the scoping session is one of several agenda items. The long history of bringing together jazz musi- associated combination of musical elements, full meeting agenda will be published at the end of the week prior cians on local stages as a concert producer. influenced by rock music, classical, jazz (of to the meeting.) A longtime DJ on the now defunct jazz radio course), folk music, and modern progres- The scoping session will be informed by the Notice of Preparation station KJAZ, he also wrote, for decades, sive R&B music,” he writes in an e-mail (on (NOP) for the EIR, which will be available for review at City offices or on countless liner notes for jazz recordings. And Thanksgiving day, of course). the project web page by Tuesday, December 9, 2009. he has a devoted following at the Palo Alto Local audiences will have a chance to hear The Planning Division is also accepting written comments on items Adult School, where he has taught about jazz Free Agency on Jan. 22 at the Fox Theatre in to be included in the EIR. Please send written comments either by for about 15 years. Redwood City and on Jan. 23 at De Anza Col- email to [email protected] or regular mail to Thomas Rogers, An important mentor to the young pianist, lege in Cupertino when it performs with the Associate Planner, Planning Division, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Peninsula Symphony. Mr. Wong is also a zealous fan of both Mr. Park CA, 94025 by 5 p.m. on January 8, 2010. Eigsti’s playing and his work as a composer. Meanwhile, he says he’s about half-way finished “Taylor’s direction will always be fresh,” Mr. recording his next CD with his trio and vocalist The project file may be inspected by the public on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Wong says. “He will always be looking at the Becca Stevens. “It’s my favorite one yet.” A prospect of the future. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, with alternate Fridays closed, at the “He can rely also on the tradition of jazz from Department of Community Development, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. INFORMATION For more information, please contact Thomas Rogers at (650) 330- its roots, but he doesn’t just rely on the past. I 6722 or [email protected]. In addition, you can review informa- think that’s why his compositions are not what Piano Summit III will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Rothrock Performance Hall, Woodside Priory tion and sign up for periodic updates regarding this project on the project people might expect. He doesn’t expect that. It’s School, 302 Portola Road in Portola Valley. Performers page on the City’s website at: http://www.menlopark.org/specificplan a sign of giftedness. You’re not going to get the are pianists Taylor Eigsti, Larry Vuckovich, Susan Mus- same thing — not from Taylor.” carella, and Denny Zeitlin; bassist Peter Barshay; and drummer Akira Tana. Produced by Herb Wong, the sum- The admiration is mutual. Mr. Eigsti writes: mit benefits the nonprofit Palo Alto Jazz Alliance. Tickets DATED: November 24, 2009 Thomas Rogers, “Dr. Wong is jazz royalty, simply put. ... He are $30, general; $25, Jazz Alliance members; and $10, Associate Planner students. For tickets and information, call 345-9543, or has had an immense impact in my life at all PUBLISHED: December 2, 2009 stages and gave me so many opportunities e-mail [email protected].
December 2, 2009 N The Almanac N 7 NEWS Inspired by adversity
HEY this for me. From that point on, I decided to view adverse situa- continued from page 5 tions as obstacles to get over. This is one of those situations.” In a pursuit driven by passion, Despite her visual impairment, it’s not unusual for riders to change she soldiered on in school, taping trainers at the drop of a rail. Nancy lectures and using audio books Hey, on the other hand, has an to study. She went on to earn a unusually devoted following. teaching credential and a master’s She teaches beginners, advanced degree in speech pathology, and riders, children and adults, and taught in Southern California even has parents and kids from while her husband, Randy Hey, the same family taking lessons. attended law school. Many of her students start as She also paints and writes young as age 4 and continue poetry. “I can do everything through high school. Some return except get a driver’s license,” she after college and later bring their says with a laugh. own children. Nancy’s love of riding began What inspires such loyalty? with pony rides in Griffith Park “I guess it’s because they know in Los Angeles when she was a I really care,” she says. “Parents tiny girl back in the 1950s. “We feel safe having their kids ride were tied on to the saddle and with me.” went once around in a circle,” Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac She also says she views her cli- she says. “I was so sad when we Allison Littlefield jumps Claudius over posts and rails during a training session with instructor Nancy Hey at ents as friends and that together came to the end of the circle.” the Red Barn at Stanford. Ms. Littlefield has been training with Ms. Hey for 13 years. they form a community. Later on, she spent summers She credits her perseverance to a at the family cabin in the Sierra series of challenges she faced early and roamed the trails and back Nancy’s enthusiasm for horses in 1971 (they moved to Portola taught other valuable lessons. on in life. At 13, she was diagnosed woods on packhorses that her and riding. While she and her Valley in 1978), Nancy contin- “Consideration for others is a big with uveitis, an autoimmune dis- grandmother had rented. husband worked for Ralph Nad- ued to teach, working with one,” she says. “They learn to be order of the eyes. Ironically, a sim- Back home, she saved money er in Washington, D.C., during developmentally disabled stu- aware of their hands and how ilar ailment, commonly known as to rent horses in Griffith Park. “I the summer of 1968, their apart- dents. It was after her own chil- keeping them low is being consid- “moon blindness,” afflicts horses. remember wishing that I could ment was burglarized. A small dren were born that she started erate of the horse’s mouth. If they Although the disease was treated afford to ride for more than an insurance policy covered their to teach riding. “My daughter can become mindful of a horse’s successfully, it caused damage hour!” losses and upon their return to and her friends were my first well-being, they can be mindful to the retina and left her legally Kit Stebbins, a fine rider and Southern California, her hus- students,” she recalls. of someone else’s well-being.” blind. college sorority sister, encour- band offered her a choice. “You The overall philosophy of Nan- One of her clients, Jill Layman, Just after she recovered and aged her to take English riding can use the money to get new cy Hey’s teaching goes beyond whose daughter also takes les- returned to school, her parents lessons. “For a graduation pres- clothes or you can buy a horse.” such mechanical aspects as post- sons from Ms. Hey, says: “I’m not divorced. ent, she found me a horse I could No surprises here. A green ing on the correct diagonal and sure how she does it, but Nancy “It was a double whammy,” she lease for $45 a month,” she says. 4-year-old named “Galley” was picking up the right lead. has a gentle and direct way of recalls. “It was very hard but I “Zorro and I would just run at soon ensconced in the paddock While her students learn the working with the kids. She is found something inside myself. I the jumps.” behind the rented house. basics of riding and good horse- realized nobody was going to do Marriage did not dampen After moving to Menlo Park manship, they are also being See HEY, page 17
The 21st district encompasses all Valley Presbyterian Church in the Councilman Rich Cline set to be next Menlo Park mayor of The Almanac’s circulation area. weeks leading up to the holidays. During November, church If Menlo Park’s City Council N BRIEFS date for the California Assem- Talk on topographic officials are asking the public follows its order of succession, bly’s 21st district. maps of the future — both here and around the Councilman Rich Cline will be The new building is located at Josh Becker, a venture capital- world — to send prayers to the sworn in as the city’s next mayor 170 Middlefield Road. ist and philanthropist, will vie Mark DeMulder, director of the church’s Web site. Artists in the at the council meeting Tuesday, Instead of starting from scratch, for the Democratic nomination National Geospatial Program for congregation will incorporate Dec. 1. the fire district purchased and for the seat to be vacated by Ira the U.S. Geological Survey, will the prayers in a 4-foot-by-20- John Boyle, the lone “minor- renovated an existing structure Ruskin, who will be forced out discuss the future of topographic foot banner at the church, at 945 ity” voice on the council, is in for $5 million, according to Fire of office by term limits in 2010. map-making in the Menlo Park Portola Road in Portola Valley. line to become vice mayor, if the Chief Harold Schapelhouman. In a press release, Mr. Becker offices of the USGS on Thursday, The banner’s principle mes- council follows the order. Rebuilding the existing offices said he would “like to take some Dec. 10. sage will be “Peace on Earth” The mayor chairs council at 300 Middlefield Road would of the same principles of innova- The presentation, “A New Gen- in English, Arabic and Hebrew, meetings, but has no executive have cost an estimated $19.7 mil- tion I’ve experienced here in Sil- eration of Maps: Topographic Maps and it will hang from the side of authority. The position rotates lion, Mr. Schapelhouman said in icon Valley up to Sacramento.” for the 21st Century,” is set for 7 p.m. the church during December, among council members. a press release. He is the founder and chair in Conference Room A of Building the Rev. Cheryl Goodman- The brief, celebratory meet- Twice as large as the district’s of the Full Circle Fund, a San 3 at 345 Middlefield Road. Morris said in an e-mail. ing will begin at 7 p.m. in the previous office, the new struc- Francisco-based philanthropy The new Web-based topo- The church says it has given council chambers, located in the ture will house chief officers, organization that gives grants graphical maps are quadrangles out small peace banners to chil- Civic Center between Laurel and support staff, and the fire pre- to nonprofits. He also founded composed of PDF layers that, dren in local Muslim and Jewish Alma streets. A reception in the vention bureau, according to New Cycle Capital, an “early- together, provide “more than a communities with the intention council chambers will follow. Mr. Schapelhouman. stage” venture capital firm based standard map,” according to a of having the kids return them The district serves Atherton, in San Francisco. flier for the event. decorated in peace-related themes Fire district dedicates Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and More recently, he started the Go to online.wr.usgs.gov/cal for display around the perim- new building nearby unincorporated areas. Clean Economy Network, a endar for more information. eter of the church’s sanctuary, Ms. business networking group. Goodman-Morris said. The Menlo Park Fire Protec- Venture capitalist Other candidates to replace Church seeks online Go to valleypreschurch.org and tion District will celebrate the Mr. Ruskin include San Mateo seeks Assembly seat prayers for peace click on “Peace on Earth” Prayer opening of a new administrative County Supervisor Rich Gor- Banner Project for more infor- office building in a ceremony A Menlo Park man has thrown don, and Palo Alto Council- Hopes for peace in the world’s mation. The church also has a Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. his hat into the ring as a candi- woman Yoriko Kishimoto. trouble spots will be a focus at Facebook page for the project.
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City tries 3-hour holiday parking limit GOT By Sean Howell limit that has been enforced the rest of the year. WRINKLES? Almanac Staff Writer The city is conducting a separate study that could result in changes to the current rules, such as oliday shoppers, be warned: If you’re plan- extending parking to three hours in the plazas and The Aesthetics Research Center is participating in ning a marathon shop-’til-you-drop spree on side streets, and charging people to park in the a research study for crow’s feet and forehead lines. in Menlo Park, you may have to move your plazas. The chamber views the holiday window as H Looking for women, age 30-70, car once or twice. a test case for potential new parking regulations. That’s because the city is tightening its holi- The new rules will be in effect for a month: from with slight to deep wrinkles. day parking rules this year. In the past, the city Monday, Dec. 7, through Jan. 3, according to the allowed unlimited parking in the downtown pla- police department. The department has not yet set The Aesthetics Research Center zas for about a month leading up to the new year. dates for relaxed overnight parking on residential " + ) $ *#. 1 /(( #,0 This year, people will be allowed only three hours streets, a spokesperson said. Please Contact Stephanie for more information: (with the exception of the Draeger’s lot, where the “We decided to give it a try and see how people 800.442.0989 [email protected] posted times won’t change). react,” Ms. Dehn said. “It’s not going to be perfect, or That may not go over well with some shoppers, but but it’s an attempt.” it’s what downtown businesses requested, according Ms. Dehn also has a warning for people who may to Fran Dehn, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. be used to relaxed enforcement of parking on Santa And if it works well, the three-hour limit may even- Cruz Avenue during the holidays: Not this year. COMMUNITY MEETING tually become permanent, replacing the two-hour “It will definitely be enforced,” she said. A SHARON HEIGHTS PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT Police arrest man, 79, in downtown shoplifting spree PROJECT Police arrested a 79-year-old Daly City man toy store, Dolma, and Look clothing boutique, The City of Menlo Park Municipal Water District (MPMWD) following a shoplifting spree in downtown according to Menlo Park police Sgt. Sharon operates a drinking water pump station in Sharon Heights. Menlo Park on Nov. 17. Kaufman. It was installed in the early 1960’s and has reached the James Anderson of Daly City was arrested on The store manager of Look noticed two men act- end of its useful life. MPMWD is currently developing charges of second-degree burglary, receiving ing suspiciously and reported them to the police. plans for a replacement pump station anticipated for stolen property and petty theft, said Officer Paul They were caught with jewelry from her store, as construction in late 2010. Phu. Another suspect, described as a white man well as other things, she told The Almanac. in his 20s, is still at large, said Officer Phu. “It was clear that there were other stores that A community meeting will be held to provide residents Jewelry, a stuffed animal and other items were were being hit,” she said. with information about the pump station design, to hear taken from four stores in the 600 block of Santa In all, about $350 in items from the four stores concerns and to discuss impacts during construction. Cruz Avenue — Walgreens, Cheeky Monkey was recovered, police said. Monday, December 7, 2009, 6:30 p.m. City of Menlo Park Recreation Center 700 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 For more information, contact the City’s Engineering Services Division at (650) 330-6740 or visit our website at www.menlopark.org (follow the links to the City’s Capital Improvement Project Pages).
Published in THE ALMANAC on December 2, 2009.
PIANO SUMMIT III: The Richness and Beauty of Modern Jazz Piano
TAYLOR EIGSTI LARRY VUCKOVICH
SUSAN MUSCARELLA DENNY ZEITLIN Saturday, December 5, 2009 7:30 pm Rothrock Performance Hall Woodside Priory School 302 Portola Road Portola Valley Presented by Palo Alto Jazz Alliance and Palo Alto Adult School Cosponsored by KCSM FM 91 Produced and Hosted by Dr. Herb Wong Tickets: Tickets available NOW! $30 General Admission Peninsula Music & Repair, 4333 El Camino Real, $25 PAJA Member (limit 2 per member) Palo Alto, 650/948-5000, cash or check only $10 Student Or at door only day of event after 7 pm, If you join PAJA now by mail cash or check only (annual dues: $35 single adult or $50 two adults), you may buy Information: Call 650/345-9543 or 2 tickets per member at member price email [email protected] Proceeds to the Education Fund of Palo Alto Jazz Alliance eneNtting Music Education Donated as a community service by the Palo Alto Weekly and the Country Almanac.
December 2, 2009 N The Almanac N 9 NEWS
Man chases burglar from Menlo Park home Police dog hangs A Menlo Park man chased a bur- BRIEFS breaking a lock on the garage glar from his home Friday, Nov. 13, N door, police said. up his badge though he wasn’t able to recover No one was reported injured Atherton police dog Zar is the doormats the man stole. what the victim described as during the incident, and the retiring after serving with Officer The resident, 45, found a two “antique” doormats, val- resident reported that he did not Dean DeVlugt for six years. man in the hallway of his home ued at $2,500 to $3,000 each, see a weapon on the man. Zar joined the department in in the 400 block of Bay Road according to the owner, and a 2003 and provided “exceptional around noon. He chased him box of checks, police said. Safe stolen from dog service,” said Chief Glenn out through a side door in the The suspect is described as Nielsen. He will spend his Left Bank restaurant retirement years at home with garage and about a block down a white male in his 20s with a Officer DeVlugt, who is getting a the sidewalk, before the man cut long pony tail. He was wearing A burglar (or burglars) broke new canine partner, funded by a into yards and jumped fences, a baseball cap, long shorts and a into the Left Bank restau- donation from an Atherton family. according to police. beige shirt. rant in downtown Menlo Park Photo from Atherton Police Department The burglar made off with The man entered the house by through the roof and stole a safe overnight on Sunday, Nov. 15, according to the Menlo Park police department. The safe contained about $2,100 in cash and other items, police said. They are still search- ing for the suspects. Left Bank is located at 635 Santa Cruz Ave. Gerry’s Cakes not closing, yet Rumors that Gerry’s Cakes in Menlo Park is closing are not true, according to the owner, though she acknowledged that the bakery is not on firm ground. The Almanac received an e-mail from a local resident lamenting Gerry’s closing, but owner Vicky Waters said there are no plans to close — at least not yet. Ms. Waters is in discus- sions to sell the business, but “we still don’t know when exactly that is going to happen,” she said. If she can’t find a buyer, she Personal care said the bakery would likely be forced to close within the next few months. Business has been shaky will get even better during the recession, she said. If she sells the business, it would remain independent, Ms. More capacity. More access. More service. Waters said, adding that she is not in discussions with any Menlo Medical Clinic will open a second Menlo Park location chain retailers.
at 321 Middlefield Road to provide exceptional primary and specialty Correction care for its community. Personal. Knowledgeable. Integrated. Soon In a story on several new buildings proposed for a our family of physicians and practitioners will grow to 50+, our 229-acre property located at 555 Portola Road in Portola specialties will increase to 20, and our clinic will expand to two — all Valley, The Almanac erred in stating that the struc- in affiliation with Stanford Hospital & Clinics to better serve you. tures would expand the Spring Ridge winery. Our second Menlo Park clinic at 321 Middlefield The buildings are resi- Road will open December of 2009. dential in nature and would Menlo Medical Clinic not be an expansion of the winery. 1300 Crane St. Menlo Park, CA 94025
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this holiday Rezeau Laurel Ukranian Egg by The San Mateo County His- 1120 Hopkins, Palo Alto tory Museum is holding “Tree season Treasures” from 10 a.m. to 4 for information: p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, when Thanks. 650-625-1736 or [email protected] children can make old-fash- ioned holiday-tree ornaments to 14 N The Almanac N December 2, 2009 We Sack It For You
Each weekend in December all of our mulches and composts are offered pre sacked at the same price as take home, and visit with Santa $5 for children. Reservations are you would pay to bag it yourself. inside the historic former court- required. Call 330-2200. house. The museum is at 2200 Mini Mulch Fir Bark $3.00 Arbor Mulch $2.00 Broadway in Redwood City. Holiday train The Caltrain holiday train will $3.00 $3.00 Russian Christmas stop at four Peninsula stations Small Fir Bark Vermigreen Compost bazaar in Menlo Park on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sun- The annual Christmas bazaar day, Dec. 6, for a show featuring Ground Redwood Bark $2.00 Garden Compost $2.00 and luncheon of the Nativity of music and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. the Holy Virgin Russian Ortho- Mocha Chips $2.49 Diestel Structured compost $4.00 dox Church, at 1220 Crane St. in The train will stop in Menlo Menlo Park, will be held from 10 Park from 7:25 to 7:45 p.m. Sat- a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. urday, Dec. 5. Visitors may drop For half a century, the church off a new toy or book in barrels has held the bazaar, which is at the stops. noted for serving authentic Rus- On Saturday, Masterworks sian food, prepared by the sister- Chorale of San Mateo will join hood of the church. For weeks the Salvation Army brass band. the women have been preparing On Sunday, the band will accom- and freezing pirozhki and other pany the Menlo Park Chorus. For homemade delicacies for the more information, call 1-800- luncheon, which is held in the 660-4287. church social hall. Food may also be purchased for take-out. A boutique will feature arts and crafts from Russia and many oth- er gifts. Visitors will also have an opportunity to tour the historic church, originally built in 1886. announcing Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church in Menlo Park was found- an early holiday ed by Russian emigres who came to California following World War II, says Father Hermogen miracle Holste, the church’s pastor. He says the Orthodox Church traces its history back to the first church- es founded by the apostles in Jerusalem, Alexandria, Antioch, and other cities. Russia embraced Orthodoxy in 988. M-A choir at MP council chambers The Menlo-Atherton High School Choir will present a sea- sonal concert at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Menlo Park City Council chambers, 701 Laurel St. Plentiful Parking in Menlo Park. The choir is directed by Pat- at town & Country village rick Maier, who teaches choir and guitar at Menlo-Atherton High School. The free family program is $!.%* %'.%*'&) $ *' $ %*'' $)%$()'*) %$ 0+ -&$ %*'%') '! $ sponsored by the Friends of the %)$ )0( ' )) # )%&.*(+ ( )%*0""2$ ) ( %' + '.%$ )$ ,( %&(" ! Menlo Park Library. Free van $ ' % ( 1 1 $%% 1 )$ 1 ' ) ) '# ( 1 ()%' ) %# 1 )%' service is available for Menlo Park seniors and people with %*0"""(%2$$ ,&" ()%' * "" ! %, 0(') ($ // $%$0) %' ))% disabilities. For more informa- + ( )%*''$$ , ' ' % 0(%& $ $ # ') tion, call 330-2512. Breakfast With Santa Kids and families are invited to have “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Burgess Recreation Center, 700 Alma St. in Menlo Park. Town & Country Village Activities include a pancake MORE THAN 50 SHOPS, RESTAURANTS & SERVICES 1 TANDCVILLAGE.COM 1 EL CAMINO REAL & EMBARCADERO ROAD IN PALO ALTO breakfast, letter writing to San- ta, holiday crafts, and a visit with Santa in person. The charge is $7 for adults and December 2, 2009 N The Almanac N 15 COMMUNITY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE hosted by the WOODSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Help us brighten Christmas for a less fortunate child. Bring a new, unwrapped toy For the “TOYS FOR TOTS” Toy Drive December 16th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm THREE LOCATIONS: ‘Small Teasures’ An exhibit of 15 Bay Area painters and photographers, entitled Fire Station 7 3111 Woodside Rd “Small Treasures,” is on display during December at Portola Art Gallery in Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. The public is invited to join Fire Station 8 135 Portola Rd the artists for a reception and live music in the gardens of Allied Arts Guild from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Allied Arts is at 75 Fire Station 19 4091 Jefferson Ave Arbor Road. For more information, call 321-0220. SPECIAL VISIT FROM SANTA!!
Ex-Marché chef opens pizza spot A COMBINATION OF Former Marché chef Howard CUZQ @M_`UZS Bulka has opened his new pizza spot at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto. EUROPEAN STYLE , AND The menu includes eight piz- /MRy zas, ranging from putanesca to pancetta and egg. It N BRIEFS also includes A MARKET such items as mussels in mari- PRIVATE PARTIES ?\QOUMX`e nara sauce, eggplant pillows stuffed with ricotta cheese, WINE EVENTS salads, sandwiches and Strauss WINE, CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE Dairy soft-serve ice cream. The CATERING peppermint hot fudge sundae is SOUPS, SALADS & SANDWICHES topped with olive oil and fleur GIFT BASKETS de sel. CHOCOLATE FONDUE Howie’s Artisan Pizza is open GIFT CERTIFICATES daily for lunch and dinner. It is located next to Sur La Table and CHEESE FONDUE Kyra’s Cupcakes at 855 El Cami- no Real in Town & Country. The phone number is 327-4992. Film focuses on girls orphaned by AIDS Coming to the Woodside Vil- lage Church at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, is a one-hour documen- tary entitled “Where the Water Meets the Sky.” The film tells the tale of 23 women from Zambia who learn filmmaking to show the plight of girls orphaned by AIDS. The Rotary Club of Woodside/ 650.322.WINE Portola Valley is sponsoring the event in recognition of World www.GCsTastingCafe.com AIDS Day. Refreshments will be served. The Campaign for Female 657 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park Education, a nonprofit based in Cambridge, England, produced - 7 AM PM s 4HURS 3AT AM PM the film. 3UN #LOSED Go to www.camfed.org for more information, or call Joan Fuetsch at 599-9277.
16 N The Almanac N December 2, 2009 NEWS
Inspired by Community Health adversity Education Programs HEY continued from page 8 passionate about riding, sets high expectations and encourages the Palo Alto Center Mountain View Center kids every step of the way.” 795 El Camino Real 701 E. El Camino Real Ms. Layman’s daughter, Mak- ena Layman, picked Ms. Hey as the subject of a school essay Lecture and Workshops Lecture and Workshops on a person who has had a Vascular Disease Outside of the Heart Understanding Our Children’s strong influence on her. Mak- Presented by Erik Price, M.D., PAMF Cardiology Unique Learning Styles ena wrote: “She has taught Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m., 650-853-4873 Marvin Small Memorial Parent Workshop Series me not only how to be a good Presented by Elizabeth Copeland, M.D. horseback rider but also to use Living Well Classes 650-853-2960 Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m., 650-934-7373 patience in my own life.” What You Need to Know About Warfarin Ms. Hey encourages all of the Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Living Well Classes kids to support each other and considers the constant routines Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Mind-Body Stress Management associated with horses such Free orientation, Tuesday, Jan. 5, (three part class) as grooming and picking out 6:30 – 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 7 – 9 p.m., 650-934-7373 hooves as a way to instill dis- cipline. Even the simple act of HMR Weight Management Program 650-404-8260 checking a horse turned out in Nutrition and Diabetes Classes 650-853-2961 the field works to foster a sense Free orientation session. Tuesdays, Dec. 1 & 15, noon – of dedication to others. Adult Weight Healthy Eating with 1 p.m., Thursdays, Dec. 10 & 17, 5 – 6:30 p.m., The atmosphere of respect for Management Group Type 2 Diabetes the horses and for each other Thursdays, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Weight Management Program 650-934-7373 is evidenced by something that Bariatric Class 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Lifesteps® Weight Management (18-week program) lately seems to be in short supply Starting Wednesday, Jan. 13, 6 – 7:15 p.m. — manners! She says her students Tuesday, Dec. 1, Heart Smart Class always thank her at the end of a 9:30 a.m. – noon Must attend both sessions. lesson. “I never have to ask.” Prediabetes Tuesdays, Dec. 15 & 22, Nutrition and Diabetes Classes 650-934-7177 While new quarters are being Monday, Dec. 7, 9 – 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Healthy Living and Heart Smart Class readied at Rancho Viejo, she is 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Controlling Diabetes Tuesday, Dec. 8, busy packing up 38 years’ worth Dec. 16, 4:30 – 7 p.m. (2 part class) 3 – 5:30 p.m. of paraphernalia — tack, horse Wednesdays, Dec. 2 & 9, blankets, “lending libraries” of Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Child Care Classes Prediabetes show clothing, and myriad types 2 – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, and sizes of Ariat boots. Preparing for Birth Moving Through Tuesdays, Dec. 8 & 15, Dec. 17, 2 About the place where she has Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, Pregnancy 9:30 a.m. – noon, – 4:30 p.m., spent over half of her life, she 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 7 – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 16 & 23, and Tuesday, says she holds fond memories of 650-853-2960 650-853-2960 2 – 4:30 p.m., Dec. 22, 3 – the barn and its former dilapi- 5:30 p.m. dated condition. Support Groups Tuesdays, Dec. 22 & 29, “I loved it when it was old and Cancer Healing Imagery for 9:30 a.m. – noon, shabby. Some of the things I will 650-342-3749 Cancer Patients miss the most are the owls that 650-799-5512 Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Child Care Classes live in the trees near the barn.” CPAP 650-853-4729 Kidney Feeding Your Toddler Breastfeeding Looking ahead, her positive atti- Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 – 9 p.m Monday or Tuesday, tude shines through any momen- Diabetes 650-323-2225 tary clouds that might gather Preparing for Baby Dec. 7 & 8, Jan. 4 or 5, 650-224-7872 Multiple Sclerosis 6:30 – 9 p.m. about leaving. “I feel like the lucki- 650-328-0179 Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30 – est person in the world. So many Drug and Alcohol 8:30 p.m. Baby Care people have been kind to me.” And 650-853-2904 Infant Emergencies Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 – as she is inspired by adversity, so 11:30 a.m. she, herself, is an inspiration. A and CPR Los Altos Center Wednesday, Dec. 2, 23, For all, register online or The author of this story, Mag- 370 Distel Circle Jan. 6 or 20, 6 – 8:30 p.m. call 650-934-7373. gie Mah Johnson, lives and rides horses in Woodside. For more Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Child Care Classes Health Resource Center 650-934-7373 information about Nancy Hey’s Feeding Your Toddler Ask the Pharmacist, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1 – 3 p.m. new stables, call 650-854-5211. Go to rvstables.com for more informa- Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6 – 8 p.m., 650-853-2961 General Social Services, Friday, Dec. 4 and Jan. 8, tion about Rancho Viejo stables. Feeding Your Preschooler 1 – 2 p.m., drop-in visits with our social worker Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6 – 8 p.m., 650-853-2961 HICAP Counseling, by appointment Be sure to Advance Health Care Directive, by appointment SHOP LOCAL this holidayay season For a complete list of classes and class fees, Thanks. lectures and health education resources, visit: pamf.org.
December 2, 2009 N The Almanac N 17 TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY Holiday Fund The Town Council for the Town of Portola Valley will conduct a public hearing to consider an increase to athletic field use fees, together with inclusion of an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment, at its regular meeting on:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:30 p.m. The Historic Schoolhouse 765 Portola Road Portola Valley, CA About the author: A For more information, please contact Janet McDougall at (650) 851- 2002 graduate of Menlo- Atherton High School, 1700, ext. 218 or through e-mail at [email protected]. Mar Y Sol Alvarado is Published in THE ALMANAC on November 25, December 2, 2009 a master’s program student at San Jose State University. She TOWN OF WOODSIDE is academic director of 2955 WOODSIDE ROAD Saint Francis of Assisi Youth Club, and an WOODSIDE, CA 94062 intern in both the San Mateo County juvenile INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR probation department ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE and the Santa Clara County adult probation REVIEW BOARD department.
The Architectural and Site Review Board (ASRB) reviews and makes recommendations to the Director of Planning and Building on residential, site design and commercial applications.
Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, 4:30 p.m. Appointment is for a term expiring in February 2013. My Christmas story Interested residents may request information and applications from the By Mar Y Sol Alvarado Town Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-12 noon and 1-5:00 N HOLIDAY FUND PM, Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, by telephone at (650) EHP donor family who shared 851-6790, or through the Town’s web site at www.woodsidetown.org. cumenical Hunger Pro- Your donations to The Almanac’s their generosity with us! Deadline for applications is Monday, January 4, 2010, 5:00 p.m. gram (EHP) has always Holiday Fund benefit the Ecumenical We are all young adults now. provided a Merry Christ- Hunger Program, which provides My sister and brother are fin- E emergency food, clothing, house- mas for me and my family. As a ishing biology degrees, and I’m single mom, my mother success- hold essentials, special children’s working on a master’s degree in fully raised three children, but programs, and, sometimes, finan- sociology with an emphasis in cial assistance to families in need, definitely not on her own. She’s including Thanksgiving and Christ- criminology at San Jose State been lucky to have the help and mas baskets for more than 1,500 University. support of EHP. Just like a father, households. My mom continues to work at EHP has provided food, school the same place she has worked supplies, warm clothing, hous- for more than 13 years, and ing items, toys, and a computer were growing up and we needed although we don’t need as many when most needed! things other than toys that par- things as we needed when we As a kid, I don’t remember ticular Christmas. were younger, we continue to ever being hungry or wanting My sister and brother were get assistance from EHP when something I did not have. My starting the college application we require it. brother, sister and I were always process and I was starting my first We are very lucky that pro- aware of how difficult it was for year in college. We really needed a grams like EHP exist and bring my mother to provide for us laptop, and like other teenagers we a light of hope to families like with a minimum wage job. wanted electronic devices. ours. As a member of the East She was never shy about let- Lesia told my mother that Palo Alto community, I feel very ting us know where the extra although EHP was unable to blessed and I look forward to a food came from every month. provide Christmas presents for future when I, too, can contrib- When Christmas time came, teenagers that year they would ute to EHP at Christmas time my mom always made it merry make a special effort to provide and make a family with teenag- with the help and support of our family with gifts. We made a ers happy and merry! EHP. As the years went on and wish list and turned it into Lesia we grew into teenagers, she wor- with high hopes. Go to www.ehpcares.org for more ried about being able to provide Christmas day came and a information about the Ecumeni- us with Christmas presents. black bag was delivered to our cal Hunger Program. Mailing My mother talked to Lesia, home. It contained a laptop, a address: 2411 Pulgas Ave., East EHP’s executive director, about DVD player, a soccer ball, and a Palo Alto, CA 94303. Phone: her economic situation and our CD player as well as our Christ- (650) 323-7781. Fax: (650) 833- academic achievements. We mas dinner. Lesia had found an 0371. E-mail: [email protected].
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18 N The Almanac N December 2, 2009 HOLIDAY FUND 3UbUZS Fair Oaks Community `[ `TQ 4[XUPMe 2aZP Center: a place to go Your gift helps children and others in need when in need ontributions to the Holiday Fund go directly to extent possible, by generous community corporations, foundations, / programs that benefit Peninsula residents. Last year, and individuals, including the Rotary Club of Menlo Park, the Almanac readers contributed $146,045, and with available David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and the William and Flora By Teri Chin N HOLIDAY FUND matching grants, over $170,000 was raised for 10 agencies Hewlett Foundation. No administrative costs will be deducted Human Services Manager, City of Redwood City that feed the hungry, house the homeless and provide from the gifts, which are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Your contributions to The Almanac’s just want to say, thank Holiday Fund benefit the Fair numerous other services to those in need. All donations to the Holiday Fund will be shared equally you for all that you do Oaks Community Center. Use Contributions to the Holiday Fund will be matched, to the among the 10 recipient agencies. for me.” Those were the coupon on this page or go to “I TheAlmanacOnline.com. This year, the Almanac's Holiday Fund will support the words of Deborah when she stopped by my office recently. these nonprofit organizations in the community Deborah is a single, working translation assistance, advocacy, ■ Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula ■ Second Harvest Food Bank mom with a special needs child. and referrals to appropriate pro- Provides after-school academic support and enrichment activities The largest collector and distributor of food on the Peninsula, Because of her son’s condition, grams and services throughout for 1,000 youths each day, ages 6 to 18. Operates clubhouses Second Harvest Food Bank distributed 30 million pounds of food Deborah is unable to work full- the county. in Menlo Park's Belle Haven neighborhood, East Palo Alto and last year. It gathers donations from individuals and businesses time. She struggles to make For community members in Redwood City, and after-school programs at schools in these and distributes food to some 162,000 people each month ends meet on the $20,000 a year need from North Fair Oaks, communities designed to extend the learning day and supple- through more than 700 agencies and distribution sites in San her family receives between her Redwood City, Woodside, Por- ment the school's curriculum. Mateo and Santa Clara counties. son’s disability income and her tola Valley, or Atherton, the ■ Ecumenical Hunger Program ■ St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room part-time bookkeeping job. Fair Oaks Community Center Provides emergency food, clothing, household essentials, special Serves hundreds of hot meals six days a week in a social and children's programs and sometimes financial assistance to families friendly atmosphere to anyone in need. Funded entirely by con- Deborah has been coming is the place to go for assistance in need, regardless of religious preference, including Thanksgiving tributions from the community, St. Anthony's is the largest soup to the Fair Oaks Community and information about available and Christmas baskets for more than 1,500 households. kitchen between San Francisco and San Jose. It offers groceries Center’s monthly food program community resources. to take home and distributes clothing to families. for the last six ■ Teen Talk Sexuality Education Provides educational programs for youth and adults to help ■ Fair Oaks Community Center years and had Last year, teens make healthy choices that will result in lower rates of Serves more than 2,500 households each year with services stopped by The Fair Oaks Community the demand teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Its “Teen ranging from food assistance to shelter referral to rental and crisis my office to for services Talk” program last year served thousands of youth at public assistance. The center also has a subsidized child-care program say “thanks” Center is a multi-service included 474 school sites in San Mateo County. and a fully operating senior center, and offers a variety of other one more community center that households ■ Project Read-Menlo Park social services and programs throughout the year. time after seeking food Provides free literacy services to adults in the Menlo Park area. ■ Shelter Network completing offers a wide variety of assistance, Trained volunteers work one-to-one or in small groups to help Provides short-term shelter and transitional housing services to her signup for 670 house- adults improve their basic reading, writing and English language more than 3,700 people and children each year. Offers programs our Holiday programs and services holds seek- skills so they can achieve their goals and function more effec- for families and individuals to become self-sufficient and return to Toy, Book, ing housing tively at home, at work, and in the community. In 2007-08, a permanent housing. total of 120 tutors assisted more than 300 students. and Tree Pro- assistance, ■ Youth and Family Enrichment Services grams. and 816 households seeking ■ Ravenswood Family Health Center Provides many programs to help people who struggle with sub- Deborah went on to say: “I’m shelter. Provides primary medical care, behavioral health services and pre- stance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health, relationship ventive health care for all ages at its clinics in Belle Haven and East and communications issues. Helps strengthen youth, families and really appreciative and humbled Due to the current economic Palo Alto. It also operates a mobile clinic at school sites. Of the individuals to overcome challenges through counseling, educa- at the same time. I know there crisis, the demand for ser- 22,700 registered patients, most are low-income and uninsured. tion, and residential services. are more people who are out vices has increased, with large there who need this assistance numbers of community mem- — and maybe they need it even bers being laid off or having more than I do.” their work hours significantly Name of donor ______Amount $ ______In September of this year, reduced, while others are being Street address ______Karina came to Fair Oaks Com- evicted due to the foreclosure City ______State ______Zip ______munity Center seeking housing of the property where they have assistance. A single mother of been living. Q I wish to contribute anonymously. Q Don’t publish the amount of my contribution. three, she had recently separated Beyond the Information and I wish to designate my contribution as follows: from her spouse and needed Referral Program, the Fair Oaks assistance with her rent while Community Center is a multi- Q In honor of: Q In memory of: ______stabilizing her employment situ- service community center that ation. offers a wide variety of pro- Karina received financial grams and services, including a TO DONATE ONLINE GO TO: TheAlmanacOnline.com assistance for her rent, was subsidized child care program, enrolled in the monthly food a subsidized pre-school pro- PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: THE HOLIDAY FUND program for families, and was gram, senior nutrition program, Enclose this coupon and send to: The Almanac Holiday Fund also referred to several addition- free and low-cost classes for The Almanac, 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, al programs that she qualified seniors, a grocery program for Menlo Park, CA 94025 for. As a result of the assistance low-income seniors, housing received from the Community assistance, legal services, immi- By Credit Card: ❏ Visa or ❏ MasterCard No. ______Center, Karina is well on her way gration and citizenship services, to stabilizing her family’s situa- counseling, support groups, and Exp. Date ______tion. more. Signature ______Deborah and Karina’s families After 35 years of serving are two examples of the more the community, the Fair Oaks The organizations named below provide major matching grants to the Holiday Fund. than 2,500 unduplicated house- Community Center remains holds who receive assistance committed to serving those The William and Flora from the Fair Oaks Community in need in these very difficult Center’s Information and Refer- times. Hewlett Foundation ral Program each year. Go to tinyurl.com/Fair Services provided through this Oaks2009 for more information, The David and Lucile program include food assistance, or call (650) 780-7500, or stop Packard Foundation Rotary Club of Menlo Park shelter referrals, homelessness by at 2600 Middlefield Road in prevention/housing assistance, Redwood City. The Almanac will make every effort to publish donor names for donations received before Dec. 31, 2009, unless the donor checks the crisis intervention, forms and anonymous box. All donations will be acknowledged by mail.
December 2, 2009 N The Almanac N 19 FOR THE RECORD
N OBITUARIES the hospital contemporary art, crossword ship, Repose, puzzles, and traveling the world Frank C. Ruys during the with family and friends, say Korean War. family members. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. He is survived by his wife of 42 The Peninsula’s Premier Dr. Frank Ruys, a former chief Ruys was years, Susan Collins; daughters Funeral Service Provider of orthopedics at Sequoia Hos- an orthope- Megan Koch and Jessica Loner- pital in Redwood City, died Oct. dic surgeon gan; and four granddaughters. Serving families since 1899 23 at the age of 89. and chief of A celebration of his life will be He was born in Maasluis in Frank C. Ruys orthopedics held for family and close friends the Netherlands in 1920 and at Sequoia Hos- on Saturday, Dec. 5. 980 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, California 94301 moved to the United States in pital, practicing for 38 years. Memorials in his name may be 1927. An avid stamp collector and made to the Jimmy V Founda- (650) 328-1360 After graduating from UC first violinist with the Penin- tion for Cancer Research, www. Berkeley and Tulane University sula Symphony, Dr. Ruys was a jimmyv.org, or Bring Me a Book www.rollerhapgoodtinney.com School of Medicine, he served brilliant chess player, say family Foundation, www.bringmea- in the U.S. Navy in post-World members. By his mid-20s, he book.org. Funeral Home FD132 War II Japan. He also served on was competing successfully in chess tournaments statewide, William A. Churchill even playing multiple blindfold Architect games, they say. He won the status of United States Chess William Arthur Churchill, Master in 1985 and played cor- a former resident of Portola LUCILE PACKARD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL respondence chess with inter- Valley, died Nov. 18 in Carson nationally known experts all his City, Nevada, of complications adult life. from diabetes and Parkinson’s Survivors include his for- disease. He was 75. mer wife, Joyce Ruys; children Mr. Churchill was born in Elaine Ruys, Patricia Stearns, Oakland and attended UC Tim Ruys, Jennifer Gill, Renee Berkeley, where he obtained a Iverson and Cassandra Ruys; degree in architecture. He head- Your Child’s Health University and seven grandchildren. ed architectural firms in San Condolences may be sent to: Jose, Portola Valley, Half Moon Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital offers classes and seminars designed Jennifer Gill, 36 Duane Street, Bay and Lake Tahoe, designing to foster good health and enhance the lives of parents and children. # 7, Redwood City, CA 94062. custom residential homes. Donations may be made to the After living in San Jose, Por- Sequoia Hospital Foundation. tola Valley, Monterey, Palm SIBLING PREPARATION CLASS Desert, and Half Moon Bay, he Ernest W. Collins and his wife, Carolynn, moved This class for children two years of age and older will help prepare siblings for the to Zephyr Cove, Nevada, to be Co-founder of Bon Appetit Co. emotional and physical realities of the arrival of a newborn. near their oldest child. - Saturday, December 5: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ernest W. “Ernie” Collins, a The Churchills were world resident of Woodside since 1974, travelers throughout their mar- died Nov. 21 at home after a riage, making lifelong friends GRANDPARENTS SEMINAR hard-fought battle with cancer. along the way, say family mem- Designed for new and expectant grandparents, this class examines changes in labor and He was 67. bers. delivery practices, the latest recommendations for infant care and the unique role of Born in Houston, Mr. Collins When living in Portola Val- grandparents in the life of their grandchild. graduated from the University ley, Mr. Churchill served on the - Sunday, December 6: 1:00 - 3:00 pm of Oklahoma and the University Portola Valley Planning Com- of Minnesota Law School. mission. He was a member of After serving in the U.S. Navy Spyglass Hill Golf Course in ALL ABOUT PREGNANCY Judge Advocate General’s Corps Pebble Beach, where his father, Our newest class will offer an overview of pregnancy for the newly pregnant or about-to-be (J.A.G.) during the Vietnam the late Ken Churchill, was a pregnant couple. The program will include the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, War, he embarked on a career charter member. comfort measures for pregnancy, maternal nutrition and fitness, pregnancy precautions, fetal in corporate law. Saga Corp. He is survived by his wife of development and growth, pregnancy testing, life changes and more. brought him and his family to 54 years, Carolynn; daughters the Peninsula, where he became Catherine Collins of Mind- Offered free of charge however seating is limited. Please call to reserve a space. vice president and general coun- en, Nevada, and Leslie Gran- - Thursday, December 10: 7:00 - 9:00 pm sel for the company. neman of Goleta; son Christo- In 1985 he co-founded Bon pher Churchill of Las Cruces, Appetit, a sustainable catering New Mexico; brothers James INFANT AND CHILD CPR company providing food service Churchill of Cedaredge, Col- This 2-1/2 hour course provides an opportunity for new parents, grandparents and other to corporations and universities. orado, and John Churchill childcare providers to learn the techniques of infant and child CPR and choking prevention. He retired from Bon Appetit of Anchorage, Alaska; seven Infant and child mannequins provide hands-on training. Management Co. in 2003, after grandchildren; and two great- - Monday, December 14: 4:30 - 7:00 pm the company was acquired. grandchildren. An avid golfer, Mr. Collins The family requests donations spent much of his retirement in be sent to the American Diabe- Hawaii and exploring the globe. tes Association or the Michael J. Call (650) 723-4600 or visit www.lpch.org to register or obtain more He enjoyed opera, collecting Fox Foundation. information on the times, locations and fees for these and other courses. Dinah Cross James signs book of paintings LUCILE PACKARD Former Portola Valley resident of St. Helena, paints in oil and Dinah Cross James will sign a acrylics and recently published CHILDREN’S large-format book of her paint- the 341-page book that will be HOSPITAL ings, “Journeys,” on Saturday, available for purchase at the Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at event. Portola Valley’s Historic School- Go to dinahcrossjames.com house, 765 Portola Road. for more information. - CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES ( 650) 723 4600 Ms. James, now a resident
20 N The Almanac N November 25, 2009 FOR THE RECORD
■ Bicycle valued at $400 stolen, 1500 N POLICE CALLS block of San Antonio St., Nov. 13. ■ Tent and car-top storage system, with This information is from the Atherton and total value of $400, stolen, 2200 block of Menlo Park police departments and the Sharon Road, Nov. 15. San Mateo County Sheriffís Office. Under ■ Golf clubs valued at $1,870 stolen, 600 the law, people charged with offenses are block of Cambridge Ave., Nov. 18. considered innocent until convicted. ■ Tools valued at $5,460 stolen, 2300 ATHERTON block of Loma Prieta Lane, Nov. 18. ■ Stereo stolen from unlocked vehicle, Residential burglary reports: 1500 block of San Antonio St., Nov. 15. ■ Gate lock cut, Barry Lane, Nov. 13. Robbery report: Woman bumped in bar ■ Stereo equipment and two televisions dropped her purse and found iPhone miss- stolen, first block of Fairfax Avenue, Nov. ing from purse later, British Bankers Club 20. at 1090 El Camino Real, Nov. 16. Stolen vehicle report: El Camino Real, Fraud reports: Nov. 15. ■ Unauthorized use of credit card with loss Fraud report: Unauthorized use of credit valued at $1,000, 200 block of O’Connor card, first block of Gresham Lane, Nov. 18. St., Nov. 19. ■ 700 block of Laurel Street, Nov. 22. MENLO PARK Child Protective Services report: 1400 Stolen vehicle reports: ■ Red 1986 Modoc Ave., Nov. 18. Cadillac De Ville, 1200 block of Willow Spousal abuse arrest: Richard Ontiveros, Road, Nov. 19. 57, booked into county jail Nov. 26. ■ Silver 1991 Toyota Corolla, 500 block of Central Avenue, Nov. 25. PORTOLA VALLEY ■ Green 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, 200 block of Commercial burglary report: Storage Hamilton Avenue, Nov. 25. room broken into and construction tools Auto burglary reports: valued at $5,000 taken, 100 block of ■ Currency, credit cards and handbag sto- Mapache Drive, Nov. 18. len for total estimated loss of $1,200, 1000 block of Hamilton Court, Nov. 13. WEST MENLO PARK ■ Four laptop computers valued at $6,400 Domestic violence arrest: Alexander stolen, 4400 block of Bohannon Drive, Douglas arrested for domestic violence Nov. 18. and making criminal threats, 2000 block of ■ Window smashed and property taken, Cedar Avenue, Nov. 20. 300 Sharon Park Drive, Nov. 24. WOODSIDE ■ Front window pried open, Oak Grove Avenue at Laurel Street, Nov. 22. Fraud report: Unauthorized use of credit ■ Window smashed and property taken, card, 2000 Greenways Drive, Nov. 11. 700 block of Bay Road, Nov. 22. Theft reports: Residential burglary reports: ■ Cigarettes, iPod, iPod case and sun- ■ Front door damaged, 300 block of Ivy glasses missing from unlocked vehicle, Drive, Nov. 13. 200 block of Hardwick Road, Nov. 11. ■ Bicycles stolen from storage room, 1100 ■ Cell phone chargers, audio cassettes block of Stone Pine Lane, Nov. 22. and sunglasses stolen from unlocked vehi- cle, 200 block of Ridgeway Road, Nov. 11. Commercial burglary reports: ■ A laptop computer, cell phone, wallet ■ Safe and $3,765 in cash stolen, Left and other items valued at $2,000 stolen Bank Restaurant 635 Santa Cruz Ave., from vehicle and rear window smashed, Nov. 16. Canada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., ■ Jewelry, stuffed toy, and other items sto- Nov. 18. len, four retail stores in 600 block of Santa ■ Alcoholic beverages valued at $200 sto- Cruz Ave., Nov. 17. len from Roberts Market, 3000 Woodside Grand theft reports: Road, Nov. 20. -!29 (%,%. 3()--)#+ Mary Helen rode the wonderful local trails on horseback Benefit concert for local kids Shimmick died from Woodside to Castle Rock to Rancho San Musician Yasuko Hattori, a for- N BRIEFS mer violinist with the San Fran- on November 16, Antonio and met many wonderful people along cisco Symphony, will perform with monte Ave. in Mountain View. The 2009 after a battle the way. She completed scores of endurance other musicians at a benefit cham- cost is $100 per person. with mesothelioma. rides, including the Tevis Cup in 1972, 1974, ber music concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, The home tour will include a gift Dec. 6, at the Eastside College Pre- boutique and garden, and a “Santa’s She was born Mary 1976 and 1995. Mary was an active member of paratory Performing Arts Center, Workshop” drawing room, featur- Helen Healis on the Los Altos Hunt and won the Point to Point in 1041 Myrtle St. in East Palo Alto. ing a variety of gifts. Tickets are $40 December 18, 1937 Pebble Beach in 1996. The concert is a benefit for in advance and $50 at the door. the East Palo Alto Kids Founda- There will be a raffle of a “Twelfth in Camden, New Mary’s love of sports extended beyond tion, which promotes educational Night” table setting from Tiffany Jersey, to parents horses, and she was an active snow skier, water opportunities in the Ravenswood and Co., which includes service for School District serving Menlo Park eight of crystal, china, flatware and John Theodore skier, swimmer and yoga enthusiast. She fused and East Palo Alto. table decor. Healis and Mildred Wolf Healis. She attended the these sports in many creative ways and once did A donor reception follows the A catered buffet luncheon at St. concert. Suggested donation is $20 Francis High School is $25, with University of Miami, and graduated from UCLA. yoga while riding her horse with her feet behind per person, said Laura Roberts, reservations required. For reserva- Mary joined Zeta Tau Alpha and met her future her head. Her water skiing was like the Tevis president of EPAK. tions and tickets, call 408-975-3512 Go to EPAK.org for more infor- or go to www.sfhs.com. husband John Carl Shimmick, a UC Berkeley Cup. Mary was always the longest skier in the mation or to make reservations. Putnams hold open studio graduate, at a Theta Xi party in 1959. water and skied throughout the Delta. Although ‘Christmas at Our House’ tour Dave and Martha Putnam will Mary and John were married on June 23, slowed by her illness, Mary was able to single St. Francis High School Women’s hold an open studio and sale from 1960 and were married for 49 wonderful years. ski several times this summer and taught her Club will host its 21st annual holi- Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Mary taught kindergarten for over ten years grand daughter, Geneva, to water ski. day home tour, “Christmas at Our Dec. 6, at 1101 Canada Road in House,” in Los Altos Hills. Three Woodside. The hours are 11 a.m. and loved children and art projects, including Mary is survived by her husband, John homes will be open for touring to 5 p.m. There will be a reception oil painting. Their son, John Karl, was born on Carl Shimmick, her brother John Theodore from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5. There also Mr. Putnam is a painter and October 3, 1963. Healis, sister Roseanne Palmer, son John Karl will be a twilight tour and gala pre- sculptor. Ms. Putnam is a painter In April 1973, the Shimmicks moved to Shimmick, and grandchildren Geneva Rose view party Thursday, Dec. 3. and interior designer. They said The twilight tour begins at 4 p.m. half of the proceeds from the open their residence, the Boney Fingers Ranch Shimmick and John Jasper Shimmick. She will The preview party starts at 7:30 studio sales will be donated to St. on Skyline Blvd. For thirty-six years Mary be missed by many others. p.m. in a tent on the St. Francis Francis Center in Redwood City. High School campus, 1885 Mira- November 25, 2009 N The Almanac N 21 Serving Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, and Woodside for 44 years. Ideas, thoughts and opinions about local issues from people in our community. Edited by Tom Gibboney.
Editor & Publisher Tom Gibboney Bargaining on the Bohannon project Editorial ow that the preliminaries are over, Menlo Park is ready to Menlo Gateway will be out-of-town residents. But those workers Managing Editor Richard Hine begin negotiations with the Bohannon Development Co. who don’t live in the area will just add to the city’s already high News Editor Renee Batti over the company’s massive Menlo Gateway development jobs/housing imbalance. To alleviate some of this impact, the Lifestyles Editor Jane Knoerle N Senior Correspondents proposal at Bayfront Expressway and Marsh Road. city could require the developer to build a significant amount of Marion Softky, Marjorie Mader As currently proposed, the three office buildings, hotel and housing nearby, affordable and otherwise, so the entire burden Staff Writers Andrea Gemmet, health club, and three parking garages would rival the Sun will not be spread to other cities. David Boyce, Sean Howell Microsystems campus as the largest single project ever proposed ■ Other compensation. A consultant has estimated that the city Contributors Barbara Wood, or built in the city. Menlo Park resident David Bohannon has would receive $1.6 million per year from various taxes associated Kate Daly, Katie Blankenberg Special Sections Editors asked the city to create a completely new zoning category for the with the project, a not-insignificant number. But the city could Carol Blitzer, Sue Dremann project, whose three eight-story towers would contain 700,000 secure additional guaranteed income from the developer through Photographer Michelle Le square feet of office space. the development agreement. The negotiators should make sure Design & Production EDITORIAL Before the project moves the current economic conditions do not sway their judgment, giv- en that it could be decades before anyone is employed at the site. Design Director Raul Perez The opinion of The Almanac ahead, the City Council has Designers Linda Atilano, authorized closed-door nego- ■ Public benefits. In return for the project’s approval, the city Laura Don, Gary Vennarucci tiations between Mr. Bohan- could ask the developer for playing field space, parks or other Advertising non and city staff that will address the size and scope of the amenities that would improve quality of life for residents. Advertising Manager Neal Fine final design, an attempt to shape the proposal into a project that All of these ideas represent potential starting points for nego- Display Advertising Sales could win a favorable vote by the council. tiations with Mr. Bohannon, though it may take several rounds Ella Fleishman In those negotiations, the city will have to walk the fine line before the city comes up with a deal the council could approve. Real Estate and Advertising Coordinator Diane Martin between softening the project’s environmental impact, and Some local residents believe that the project should be dras- securing as much revenue as possible for the city. It should not tically downsized, if it is approved at all. Others see no harm
Published every Wednesday at forget that it is bargaining from a position of strength in these in building large office buildings in the city’s “light industrial 3525 Alameda De Las Pulgas, talks. Mr. Bohannon does not want to build this project any- zone,” as long as the impacts can be minimized. Belle Haven Menlo Park, Ca 94025 where else. And all his pre-development work is for the unique residents, who live closest to the site, hope the project would Newsroom: (650) 854-2690 site at Bayfront Expressway and Marsh Road. provide a huge boost to the neighborhood. Newsroom Fax: (650) 854-0677 Here are some of the things negotiations will touch upon: And that sets up another question: When the city negotiates Advertising: (650) 854-2626 ■ The traffic impact. Given the council’s promise to address benefits from Gateway project, how much of the money should Advertising Fax: (650) 854-3650 global warming, a major bargaining thrust will be an agreement be spent in Belle Haven and other nearby residential areas, e-mail news and photos with captions to: to reduce the number of car trips to and from the complex by a where the brunt of the impact will be borne? How much should [email protected] significant factor — some argue it should shoot for as much as 50 go to the general city coffers? e-mail letters to: percent. With no mass transit nearby, this would almost certainly After a few months, we will begin to see what the city has in mind [email protected] take the form of shuttles to Caltrain and Dumbarton Bridge buses. and what Mr. Bohannon is willing to agree to. Hopefully, negotia- The Almanac, established in September, ■ Housing. Most of the approximately 2,500 employees at tions will result in a project that most city residents can support. 1965, is delivered each week to residents of Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside and adjacent unincorporated areas of southern San Mateo County. The Almanac is qualifi ed by decree of the Superior Court of LETTERS San Mateo County to publish public notices of Our readers write a governmental and legal nature, as stated in Decree No. 147530, issued November 9, 1969.
Subscriptions are $60 for one year and Shady Trail funding $100 for two years. had many helpers Editor: In reference to the attractive flier recently received about Portola Valley’s open space pro- ■ WHAT’S YOUR VIEW? gram, Peter and I wish to make sure that townsfolk understand All views must include a home address that credit for the town’s acqui- and contact phone number. Published letters will also appear on the web site, sition of the open space parcel www.TheAlmanacOnline.com, and along Shady Trail belongs not occasionally on the Town Square forum. just to Peter and me, but to the three other members of the TOWN SQUARE FORUM Committee to Protect Shady POST your views on the Trail who worked diligently to Town Square forum at raise the necessary funds. www.TheAlmanacOnline.com Sure, Peter and I started the
EMAIL your views to: ball rolling by seeing the unique Woodside Library Collection [email protected] opportunity to protect the trail, and note this it is a letter to and gave the “lead” donation, Our Regional Heritage the editor in the subject line. but the rest of the committee, In this 1900 photo, shoppers at Williamson Brothers store in Woodside drove their horses to market. composed of Al Schreck, Ginny MAIL or deliver to: Kavanaugh and Mary Hufty, Editor at the Almanac, pulled off a remarkable “coup” It was a challenging but vastly labor under the delusion that toward the purchase price. This 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, in securing the other funds so rewarding feat. All told, 34 indi- the town spends money care- was disappointing to me at the Menlo Park, CA 94025. the town could make the pur- viduals contributed, many with lessly, think again. Portola Val- time, but I do understand it CALL the Viewpoint desk at chase. Our committee raised major gifts. ley made only a small contribu- 854-2690, ext. 222. $1.5 million in three months. And for anyone who might tion from the Open Space fund See LETTERS, next page
22 ■ The Almanac ■ December 2, 2009 VIEWPOINT
LETTERS Details on PV plane crash Continued from previous page ast week we asked for more already perished. Mr. Whit- now, because of the town’s need information about a small tenbrock was called “quite to keep the fund’s “nest egg” in Lplane that crashed into a heroic,” by a police officer who a position to take advantage of Portola Valley swimming pool was investigating the incident. other opportunities to secure July 19, 1988, at 120 Sausal Drive. Numerous theories were men- open space when they arise. And As it turns out, a search of tioned as a possible cause of the there are important purchases The Almanac archives turned crash, including engine prob- yet to be made. up a story and photos by then- lems, or an uncontrollable spin. Bev Lipman, organizer staff writer Marjorie Mader, Another person replying Committee to Protect who identified the pilot as to The Almanac’s request for Shady Trail Edward (Buster) Paul Nichol- information gave the following son, a recent Stanford graduate, account: Portola Valley Archives Many contributions from who died in the crash when “In the evening, after it was This Beechcraft plane crashed into a swimming pool at 120 Sausal Drive in Portola Valley in 1988. Elizabeth Lasensky the twin-engine Beechcraft hit completely dark, perhaps 9 the hillside, plowed into the to 10 p.m., we heard a small Editor: ground like a corkscrew, then aircraft overhead, obviously at sal and Hillbrook. He reported pilot had suddenly seen one Count me among the many bounced upward, flipped and a very low altitude. From the that its altitude appeared to be or more of the trees right in admirers of Elizabeth Lasen- landed in the swimming pool, sound, it was clear that it was at about the level of a number front of him as his landing sky, who says she can no longer which was filled with water. circling around. My son went of tall eucalyptus trees that lights illuminated them.) As he afford her Menlo Park apart- The owner of the home, outside and watched its last few have since been removed. continued to watch, the aircraft ment after a 62 percent rent veterinarian Thomas D. Whit- seconds. “As he watched, he said that immediately went from the increase from a new landlord. tenbrock, jumped into the pool “He reported that the plane the plane suddenly tried to steep climb into a very steep I have observed her in action and attempt to free the pilot, was circling, with its landing climb very sharply. (My son’s dive, which I believe is a classic during the development of Menlo but the Mr. Nicholson had lights on, in the vicinity of Sau- description suggested that the case of an aircraft stalling.” Park’s long-term plan for El Camino Real and the downtown areas. She is always present, always the expensive retrofits that were trouble occurs. Vigilant chicken THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PALO ALTO•MID PENINSULA upbeat, and her comments are PRESENTS always thoughtful and focused. done in 2009. owners install baby monitors The city needs more people Peter Scocimara and security cameras in their like her. Ms Lasensky has made Riordan Place, Menlo Park coops and barns. Do everything many significant contributions possible to avoid encountering to the civic life of Menlo Park, How to safeguard the bloody, torn-apart remains and hopefully while living near- your chickens of your chicken friends. A perimeter fence at least 5 feet by, she will continue at some Editor: level to contribute her insights. high can keep the chickens pro- I read your Nov. 4 feature tected when they are outdoors Jym Clendenin story on chickens with interest. Windsor Drive, Menlo Park during the day. Chicken wire is May I offer some advice based too weak. Insistent raccoons can on experience to those thinking break through even the widely Caltrain needs to add of acquiring chickens? available welded wire fencing. capacity for bikes Chickens are smart and socia- Woven wire fencing (2-inch Editor: ble, with a fascinating variety of gauge or less) is best. There are Having bikes on Caltrain is temperaments, preferences, and no welds to corrode and break. a critical component of a mass habits. They are as interesting Bury the fence at least a foot transit plan for the Bay Area as and unique as any other animal. underground or fold it outward most of the commute end-points However, they must be pro- on the ground for 18 inches to are far from the stations. All too tected from predators. We have deter predators that dig. Large often, I am bumped from a train a vibrant community of urban concrete pavers can also be or several trains before I can and other wildlife — raccoons, placed under the fencing instead board. This makes train service opossums, coyotes, bobcats, of mesh to prevent digging. extremely unreliable for cyclists hawks, even mountain lions. A practical alternative to fenc- and leads to fewer riders over the They are all hungry and look- ing with woven wire is an out- year. ing for food. Domestic chickens door pen with prefabricated I know that cyclists cause are extremely vulnerable unless chain link panels (available issues for train staff. Some of they have a very safe coop and at most pet stores and home these are unavoidable unless yard. An ordinary cage or pen building supply stores). They major redesigns are undertaken, will not do. are economical, very sturdy, but some of these would be bet- Wildlife biologist and reha- lightweight, easily assembled, ter served simply by welcoming bilitator Carmen Vaz Altenberg and can be moved around and cyclists and eliminating the outlines the basics for safety. reconfigured easily. confrontational approach that Adult chickens need to be locked Anchor the panels securely sometimes occurs. If cyclists up safely in a secure coop every to the coop or other structure are not seen as the problem, night before twilight. If you with wood adaptor fence clamps but rather a valued constituent, arrive home after twilight and or brackets. Cover the top of then they are far more likely to then plan to lock them up, it can the pen with UV resistant golf abide by the rules and norms be too late for your pet chickens. netting or a prefabricated ken- established, and do a better job Several of chickens’ most com- nel cover. Supplement the open of policing themselves. mon predators are nocturnal. chain link panels with a smaller Unless future planning Of course, it goes without saying mesh chicken wire secured with includes new cycle cars — and that baby chicks have a great UV resistant cable ties at the top more consistency in the number many more predators than a full and bottom perimeters to deter of cars — we are going to com- grown chicken. climbing and digging. pound the present problems. We A secure coop needs to have Unless we take these funda- need capacity for at least 70 to four walls, a roof, a cement pad mental safety measures, the lives 80 bikes in the peak commute floor, and a door that can be of our chickens are at risk. They hours. Planning for this now locked tight. Situate the coop depend on us to keep them safe. and ordering rolling stock that near your house to keep close Kay Bushnell accommodates bikes will avoid watch and take quick action if Northampton Drive, Palo Alto. December 2, 2009 ■ The Almanac ■ 23 A New Home for the New Year!
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