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4QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQSeptember 27, 2017 Local News M ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY Education disparity focus of local meeting By Kate Bradshaw Gloria Hernandez-Goff has Almanac Staff Writer pointed out. Prior to the meet- discussion on the dispar- ing, she sent a strongly worded ity in funding and educa- letter to Menlo Park’s mayor Ational outcomes among opposing any move to change Menlo Park kids drew what district boundaries. appeared to be more than 100 Mayor Keith said multiple people to a community meet- times that the meeting was for ing Sept. 18 convened by Mayor informational purposes and did Kirsten Keith at the Menlo Park not represent an endorsement of Senior Center in Belle Haven. any policy. Some in the audience, mainly Suzanne Carrig, a Santa Clara a number of people County education who live in Menlo official, gave a pre- Park’s Belle Haven ‘There is a wildly sentation about area in the Raven- existing options for swood City School depressing changing district District, said they achievement gap boundaries, and no longer want their Joe Ross, a member neighborhood to be in this county.’ of the San Mateo part of that district. JOE ROSS, MEMBER, County Board of “We’re here today COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Education, talked because a lot of about what’s hap- people recognize that a lot of pening countywide in the area students are not getting a high- of education. Photo by Kate Bradshaw quality public education,” said Attendees had the chance Menlo Park Mayor Kirsten Keith at the podium during a discussion on education in Menlo Park. Seated Sheryl Bims, a Belle Haven to talk for up to two minutes are Joe Ross, a member of the San Mateo County Board of Education, and Suzanne Carrig, Santa Clara resident. about their concerns or to make County education policy director. Two schools in Menlo Park comments. are part of the Ravenswood dis- are considered in evaluating Ravenswood district. In 1976, Hoff asked how the process trict: Belle Haven Elementary Change boundaries? the potential impacts of dis- the unincorporated Menlo Oaks might be streamlined in a ter- and Willow Oaks Elementary. Ms. Carrig, director of policy trict boundary changes. They neighborhood broke away from ritory transfer and how to avoid Statewide test results have long development and administrative include ascertaining whether that district on a 3,490-to-3,290 the topic’s politicization. Ms. shown that a majority of Raven- programs in the Santa Clara the proposed changes would vote. Parents wanted to leave Carrig said the process will swood students do not meet County Office of Education, yield an equitable division of the district and join the Menlo most likely involve the state state learning standards. outlined the steps for changing property and facilities, promote Park City district for “political, Board of Education, which has By contrast, test results of stu- the boundaries of the school racial or ethnic segregation, social and educational reasons,” an expected timeline of about dents in the two districts serving district, whether by transferring affect educational programs or according to a news clipping two to two-and-a-half years to most of Menlo Park and Ather- territory from one district to increase state costs. The change from the San Mateo Times. decide such matters. ton, the Menlo Park City and the another, consolidating a district, also can’t be made for the sole The transfer included about Las Lomitas districts, are among or creating a new one. purpose of increasing property 250 homes and an estimated Other fixes the highest in the state. The process is intricate, she values. 64 elementary school students, Others at the meeting, includ- In the Ravenswood district, said, but noted that in San The matter would also go to only eight of whom reportedly ing local educators and par- about half of the students are Mateo County, the decision the governing boards of the attended Ravenswood schools. ents, defended the Ravenswood considered homeless — defined would first go to an 11-member school districts involved and In 1983, the Willows neigh- district. The problem isn’t the as lacking fixed, regular and county committee on school might go to voters. borhood seceded from the dis- district; it’s the lack of funding adequate nighttime residence, district organization. At least two Menlo Park neigh- trict on a 4,440-to-2,436 vote. Ravenswood Superintendent There are nine criteria that borhoods have seceded from the Belle Haven resident Michael See EDUCATION, page 6 Parents seek safer ways for children to bike or walk to school By Kate Bradshaw in that city. The number of kids Routes,” is focused on pushing frequency with which students Almanac Staff Writer who rode their bikes to school Palo Alto has doubled local leaders to make the roads walk, bike, take the bus, ride hat can be done to doubled between 2006 and 2016, safer for kids trying to get to in a family vehicle or carpool keep kids safe who she said. the number of kids school on foot or bike within to get to school. She said she Wride their bikes or Currently, about 44 percent who bike to school. the city. She said there’s a lot plans to ask that the survey be walk to school? of students at Palo Alto High of potential to get more people changed to make the data more A recently formed Menlo School and Gunn High School where families practice what it out on bikes. helpful. Park-based group of parents got ride their bikes to school, she might be like to get to school in About 55 percent of kids in the She noted that a county survey advice on doing just that from said. Numbers are lower for a different mode, also can help Menlo Park City School District showed that about 60 percent of a longtime leader of Palo Alto’s younger students, but still up families figure out how to get live within a mile of their school, respondents were open to biking Safe Routes program, Penny Ell- from a decade ago, she noted. to school a different way and she said, indicating most kids if it were perceived to be safer. son, at a parent education night Ms. Ellson advised the Menlo experience a positive change of could comfortably make the Ms. Wolosin said she got hosted by the Menlo Park City Park group to start an educa- pace. journey on foot or bike. involved with the problem after School District on Sept. 19. tional program for young ele- “People really overestimate Ms. Wolosin said she has also repeated observations of near- Palo Alto has reported major mentary school kids, teaching the distances they’re traveling gathered some data from a San accidents on Coleman Avenue. successes in diverting kids out them how to ride bikes safely, (by car),” she said. Mateo County survey about Toddlers headed to preschool of their parents’ cars to get to be a “polite bicyclist” and wear Menlo Park’s Jen Wolo- which transportation modes and teens headed to high school school, according to Ms. Ellson, a helmet. sin, who this year founded a kids from local schools use, but a longtime leader for safe routes Holding a no-drive school day, group called “Parents for Safe the survey doesn’t record the See SAFETY, page 6

September 27, 2017QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ5 NEWS Council picks transportation advisers The Menlo Park City Council Jacqueline Cebrian of the Belle Keith has signed, and the coun- recently chose members of an Haven Neighborhood Asso- cil approved, a “Mayors for 100% advisory committee to work Clean Energy” initiative, which on the citywide transportation Q BRIEFS declares a citywide commitment master plan. to pursue 100 renewable energy Members selected to represent by 2030. city commissions are: Adina ciation, Diane Bailey of Menlo According to a staff report, Levin of the Complete Streets Spark, and Jen Wolosin of Par- Peninsula Clean Energy, a Commission, Chris DeCardy ents for Safe Routes. nonprofit energy provider gov- of the Environmental Qual- The two at-large applicants erned by participating cities ity Commission, Sara Staley selected by the council were in San Mateo County, cur- Shenk of the Parks and Recre- Henry Riggs and Andrew rently provides, by default, 50 ation Commission, and Kath- Barnes, who both also serve on percent renewable energy and Congratulations to the erine Strehl of the Planning the city’s Planning Commission. 75 percent carbon-free energy Commission. and aims to boost the default Award Recipients Three applicants from local Renewable energy energy to 100 percent renew- Juanita Croft organizations were selected: Menlo Park’s Mayor Kirsten able by 2025. Arlinda Heineck, City of Menlo Park Rebuilding Together Peninsula EDUCATION at Belle Haven Elementary, boundaries is possible, but continued from page 5 encouraged parents in the dis- takes a lot of time. Faster Rotary Club of Menlo Park trict to come and look at the changes might be made by Rex Ianson needed to retain good teachers schools instead of homeschool- looking at initiatives succeed- Shay Patel and improve facilities, they said. ing their kids, applying to ing at charter or public schools Caroline Lucas, an educa- another district or sending that work with students similar tor who is on the board of the their kids to parochial or private to those in the Ravenswood Join us in celebrating their accomplishments Menlo Park City School District, schools, as some attendees said district, or by pursuing a pro- said she’s coached a number of they’d chosen to do rather than posal made months ago by Thursday, September 28th, 2017 teachers who have started their send their kids to the Raven- Menlo Park Councilman Ray careers in the Ravenswood dis- swood schools. Mueller to start a Joint Powers Stanford Park Hotel trict and a few years later wind Belle Haven resident and Authority. 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park up working in neighboring teacher Bronwyn Alexander Such an authority would create districts, where the pay is much noted that Belle Haven Elemen- a cross-jurisdictional board with better and the students’ needs tary has a maker space; access district and city leaders who Sponsored by: are less demanding. to an on-site public library; a could work together to leverage Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce Cecilia Taylor, a 2016 Menlo yoga program; science, technol- funding for capital improve- Park City Council candidate, ogy, engineering, arts and math ments in Ravenswood schools. Bohannon Development Company, California Water grew up in Belle Haven attend- (STEAM) education; a music Identified projects needed to Service, City of Menlo Park, Facebook, Greenheart Land ing schools in the Ravenswood program; and a workshop-based bring the district’s schools up to Company, Howard and Diane Crittenden Family, district. She said that the school reading and math program. the same quality level as neigh- facilities don’t appear to have Marco Duarte, father of four boring districts are estimated Hunter Storm, Menlo Chevron, Recology San Mateo changed much since she was children in the Ravenswood to cost about $350 million, but County, The Sobrato Organization there in the 1970s. district, said he is pleased with district can raise only about $50 “That doesn’t mean the edu- the learning outcomes he’s seen million through bond measures, www.menloparkchamber.com cation is poor, but it does mean for his kids so far. “We’re proud Mr. Ross said. 650-325-2818 that the facility is old,” she said. to be in Ravenswood schools,” “There is a wildly depressing Ronda White, who was raised he said. achievement gap in this county,” in East Palo Alto and teaches Mr. Ross, the San Mateo he said. “We’ve got the richest County school board member, and the poorest schools in terms said that changing district of disparity here.” A

SAFETY funds the crossing guards near You’re Invited! continued from page 5 its schools in Menlo Park. on foot and bike have to share Other countries the road with many vehicles Ms. Wolosin gave examples without sidewalks or bike lanes, of other countries where most she said. Because of the dangers kids do get to school on bike or she perceived there, she began foot. In the Netherlands, about driving her kids to school via 85 percent of school kids cycle minivan. to get to school, and in Japan, PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT. One difficulty with devel- a majority of kids walk to and Hear from an MS expert and learn about an oral treatment option for relapsing MS. oping safe routes is that a lot from school, with the youngest of routes cross jurisdictional wearing bright yellow hats. Date and Time: Location: lines. Depending on where you Theresa Vallez-Kelly, a panel- 10/11/2017 at 12:00 PM Left Bank live and where you’re heading, ist who works as the Safe Routes Speaker: responsibility for road safety to School coordinator for the 635 Santa Cruz Ave. can belong to the city of Menlo San Mateo County Office of Daniel Bandari, MD Menlo Park, CA 94025 Park, the town of Atherton, San Education, mentioned a non- Director, MS Center of California Event Code: TR432671 (1414389) Mateo County or Caltrans. profit in Toronto called 8 80 Newport Beach, CA The question of jurisdiction Cities. The concept behind the is linked to who pays to make nonprofit’s name, she said, is PLEASE RSVP*: routes safer for kids, whether that if you can make a city safe ࠮9LSHWZPUN4\S[PWSL:JSLYVZPZ,]LU[ZJVT that’s adding bike lanes or for an 8-year-old and an ࠮ hiring crossing guards. Super- 80-year-old, then it’ll be safe for ࠮4:9:=7'HOTKPYLJ[JVT intendent Eric Burmeister of everyone. Doing so requires a the Menlo Park City School “pedestrians first” ethic, she *Registration is limited to two people per RSVP. Photo ID may be requested at event entrance. Copyright ©2015 District said that the district noted. A *VTWSPTLU[HY`WHYRPUNVY]HSL[H]HPSHISL(SPNO[TLHSVYZUHJRTH`ILWYV]PKLK GZUS.MS.15.05.1423[2]

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September 27, 2017QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ7 NEWS Youth mental health nonprofit expands services

By Kate Bradshaw according to Ms. Martin, a Menlo Almanac Staff Writer Park resident who taught at Hill- view Middle School in Menlo afeSpace, a new Menlo Park- Park and has been a principal at based nonprofit, plans to Tierra Linda Middle School in Sexpand its efforts beyond San Carlos, Taylor Middle School providing teens with acute men- in Millbrae and Summit Public tal health care and will begin to Charter School in east San Jose. offer broader youth mental health Primary among those factors, advocacy and education in the she said, are the cumulative community. stresses of high expectations from Local educator Lesley Mar- family, school and peers. In addi- tin, recently named managing tion, she noted, teens naturally director of SafeSpace, said the go through a lot of challenging nonprofit will expand its services changes that can be made more on multiple fronts, working with emotionally difficult with social people from ages 12 to 26 who media. may be anywhere on a spectrum of need for mental health support. Menlo Park operations For those with urgent needs, SafeSpace, which opened in help is given in a clinical setting. April, has expanded to occupy Therapy and other mental health the second floor above Feldman’s services are provided by the Books (1170 El Camino Real) and Bay Area Children’s Association the former Gentry building next and PrairieCare, led by Dr. Tom door (1162 El Camino Real) in Tarshis and Dr. Joel Oberstar. Menlo Park. The organization Currently, therapy is paid for via plans to dedicate both of those fees or insurance. The group is buildings to individual, family working on getting MediCal cov- and group therapy and psychiat- Photo courtesy of SafeSpace. erage by the end of the year, Ms. ric care. Menlo Park Mayor Kirsten Keith, left, and Alina Kalmeyer, a Menlo-Atherton High School junior and Martin said. In coming weeks, SafeSpace the artist who created several canvas murals that will go on display in one of the SafeSpace locations. For those with less urgent needs plans to launch an outpatient but who may be at risk of mental program. health challenges, she said, she The organization is seeking at their schools to review what succeeding and falling short. named Ms. Martin as the new plans to develop an “emotional a third location in Menlo Park the schools could be doing bet- Training teens to talk about managing director. first aid” educational program to for its non-clinical work. Ideas ter to support students’ mental their experiences and encour- State Sen. Jerry Hill made an help them learn how to relax and being considered for nonclinical health and develop action plans age openness among their peers appearance at the Saturday event, help their peers relax. programs include a speaker series to address those shortcomings. to talk about mental health is a as did Menlo Park Mayor Kirsten For others who have been and working with schools to boost One student has been working key part of the advisory board’s Keith. through a mental health crisis student mental health and destig- with Menlo School to develop a mission. “For students to know that and want to share their story matize seeking help. dedicated “de-stress” space. A stu- The organization is “giving they’re not alone, and have a or give back to the community, dent from Menlo-Atherton will space for people ... so they don’t resource for them ... is really the organization has started a Teen advisers be representing the high school have to start that conversation important,” Ms. Keith said, not- youth advisory board made up of Each of the teens on the advi- on a wellness advisory panel for (about mental health),” said ing that the program is the first of teens from Menlo-Atherton High sory board has gone through, or the school district. Julia Wang, a senior at Menlo its kind in the county. School, Nueva School, Sacred knows someone who has gone At Sacred Heart, students are School and youth advisory board For teens seeking mental health Heart, Woodside High School, through, mental health chal- working on putting together a member. guidance, SafeSpace recommends Menlo School and Menlo College. lenges, Ms. Martin said. They’re panel of students who can answer contacting a crisis text line by tex- there to guide the organization parents’ questions about what it’s Grand opening ting BAY to 741741 for free, confi- Local factors and keep it focused on what will like to be a student. SafeSpace held a two-day grand dential, 24/7 support or going to There are number of factors that help youth most. The approach at every school, opening on Friday and Saturday, the Bay Area Children’s Associa- make youth mental health a par- Youth advisory board members Ms. Martin said, will be different, Sept. 15 and 16, when organi- tion website, or go to baca.org to ticular challenge in Silicon Valley, have met with administrators focusing on where the school is zation co-founder Susan Bird schedule an appointment. A

FIRE BOARD should stop and talk about it. “I and the district should encour- Alto, and that’s our mission, that’s station when the current station is continued from page 7 don’t think you should run away age residents toward that end, our goal.” replaced, possibly decades away. from conflict,” he said. said candidate Sean Ballard, chief CERT teams, Mr. Nachtsheim Should the district budget heart — the makings of a “very Candidate Cynthia Bosworth executive of an investment firm. said, need to market themselves $500,000 to bring the house up to good board.” noted the importance of inter- Collaboration between the dis- to the public on the importance of code to make it suitable for rent- “It comes down to some extent personal dynamics and trust. The trict and the response teams preparedness, and they might look ing to the general public? Taking to the more personal side of things board should appoint someone is important, but the response around the country for best prac- that path would essentially put the and getting the board to collabo- who can facilitate bridge building, teams deserve “a little bit more tices used by other such teams. fire district in a property manage- rate and be kind of in fifth gear as she said. autonomy,” Mr. Barnum said. ment role and incur an annual opposed to third gear and down Candidate Michael Hoff recom- East Palo Alto tenants and Other business property tax bill of $50,000, with shifting from time to time,” he mended rotating seats and allow- property owners lack understand- The board commended Fire a return on the district’s invest- said. “Being open to receive (this) ing time after tense interactions ing, said candidate Robert Jones, Chief Harold Schapelhouman on ment in about 15 years, according feedback is a great sign.” for “the internal chemistry to director of a nonprofit and of East the purchase of a 28,000-square- to Fire Chief Harold Schapelhou- Candidate Jeff Pallin, a commu- settle down.” Palo Alto CERT. “Sometimes foot warehouse in East Palo Alto man and Mr. Carpenter. nity college dean and marketing there’s cords coming out from a as the new home of the Urban Should the district scrape the professor, noted the benefits of A bit more autonomy socket that runs everything in Search and Rescue Task Force. property and use it for parking? groups embracing their disagree- Several candidates spoke about the house,” he said in a reference The board also discussed what Should there be a compromise ments. “I think conflict is actually the fire district and its support to hazardous conditions in the to do with a house next to a that involved spending less to very healthy,” he said. One ele- of residents involved with emer- community. “It’s working for small fire station on Almen- rehabilitate it and resulting in a ment he noted as not present that gency response teams, includ- them, but the safety aspect of that. drahl Avenue in Atherton for less desirable property? The evening: no one acknowledged ing Community Emergency ... That’s why I’m really big on the which the district paid $4.6 mil- board will revisit the topic. Mr. that a conflict was underway and Response Teams (CERT). ‘Get ready’ class, cause we need to lion, an investment intended to Bernstein said he will be visiting no one questioned whether they Preparation begins at home educate everybody in East Palo allow construction of a larger fire the site. A

8QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQSeptember 27, 2017 NEWS Menlo Park disaster prep pro witnesses Mexico quake

By Kate Bradshaw buildings severely damaged. (Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles GeoHazards International “We do work to Almanac Staff Writer Even so, Ms. Rodgers said, de Mexico) at cicm.org.mx. prevent exactly these types this earthquake was “far, far Q To support school earth- enlo Park nonprofit less destructive” than the one in quake safety in the U.S., con- of tragedies,” says Janice executive Janise Rodg- 1985. That quake killed an esti- sider donating to the Earthquake Rodgers, chief operating ers was in Mexico City mated 10,000 people, the Times Engineering Research Institute officer of the Menlo M Park-based nonprofit, when the ground began to shake reported. School Earthquake Safety Initia- the morning of Sept. 19. Only two “It’s a testament to hard work tive at eeri.org. GeoHazards International. hours before, she had participated by people in Mexico to improve Q To support earthquake pre- in an earthquake drill in recogni- the building codes, make build- paredness efforts in other tion of the 32nd anniversary of a ings stronger and be prepared,” countries, consider donating to devastating earthquake in Mexico she said. GeoHazards International at when the real thing happened. That work, she said, involves geohaz.org. A She was there representing, the exact efforts her organization of all things, the Menlo Park- encourages in other places in the based GeoHazards Interna- world. tional, which seeks to prevent “We do work to prevent exact- death and suffering from natural ly these types of tragedies,” SAIL AWAY 2017 disasters by working with vul- Ms. Rodgers said, referring to nerable communities in develop- her organization. GeoHazards ing countries. As chief operating International works primar- TRAVEL SHOW officer of the nonprofit, she ily in Nepal, India, Bhutan and was there to give presentations Haiti, and focuses on preparing at an international forum on key locations, especially schools SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | 1 PM - 4 PM earthquake preparedness at the and hospitals, for natural disas- National Autonomous Univer- ters such as earthquakes. The Join us for this exclusive opportunity to meet with guest representatives sity of Mexico (Universidad organization helps such areas from the world’s favorite cruise lines, guided vacations Nacional Autonoma de Mexico) improve their ability to keep in Mexico City. people safe by working with and destination resorts. Gain insights from industry experts In an interview, Ms. Rodgers local leaders, preparing schools and take advantage of our exclusive offers! said that the temblor she felt was and hospitals, teaching peo- less severe where she was dur- ple how to protect themselves, ing the earthquake and training local PULLMAN HOTEL (FORMERLY SOFITEL) — the forum was professionals to 223 TWIN DOLPHIN DR. | REDWOOD CITY, CA held on a hillier The earthquake make buildings part of Mexico City, and infrastructure not the soft-soiled occurred just two safer.” TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT lake bed area that hours after an One impact of CALL 650-579-0455 OR VISIT incurred the worst the earthquake was damage — but she earthquake drill the collapse of a FROSCHVACATIONS.COM/EVENTS said the experts in Mexico City. school that resulted who evacuated the in the deaths of an HOSTED BY: building with her were immedi- estimated 19 children and six ately concerned about the poten- adults. tial damage that would result in “It’s tragedies like this that other parts of the city. bring home the importance of The evacuation went very (earthquake safety),” Ms. Rod- smoothly, as the entire group had gers said. “We all need to be practiced what to do only hours prepared.” before, she said. She said that conference How to help It takes teamwork... attendees were discouraged from After consulting with her col- immediately diving in to do the leagues on the ground, Ms. things they are trained to do, Rodgers gave several recom- such as assessing structures. mendations on how locals can I have never had anyone put in as much In the aftermath of a disaster, support people and earthquake she said, first responders and preparedness, depending on personal elbow grease as Steve. He has emergency professionals need to their interests. focus on saving lives and helping Q To give direct local help to [ DZRQGHUIXOWHDPDWKLV¿QJHUWLSV STEVEGRAY people. Assessments and engi- people affected by the earth- neering studies can wait. quake, consider a donation and can get a house beautifully ready in CalBRE# 01498634

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September 27, 2017QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ9 NEWS Comment sought on flood-control, creek restoration project By Kate Bradshaw 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the creek Almanac Staff Writer between the Pope-Chaucer Bridge and U.S. 101. Attend- orkshops and site ees are required to RSVP by tours will be held Sept. 29 to [email protected]. Win October to gather Meet at the parking lot on the public comments on a project to Woodland Avenue side of the boost flood protection, restore University Circle/Four Seasons ecosystems and improve rec- Hotel at 1900 University Ave. reation along San Francisquito in East Palo Alto. A bus will Creek, upstream of U.S. 101. drive attendees. The comments will be added Q On Wednesday, Oct. 25, to an environmental impact a workshop will be held from report that is expected to be 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palo Alto released at the end of 2017. Art Center Auditorium, 1313 These events are scheduled: Newell Road in Palo Alto. Q On Wednesday, Oct. 4, an The event will include pre- open house will be held from sentations, an explanation of 6 to 9 p.m. at Laurel School the project and a discussion. Upper Campus, 275 Elliott People who attend the Oct. 4 Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac Drive in Menlo Park. People or 14 events can present their When the rains come can get an update on the proj- alternatives or ideas at the Oct. ect’s status, talk to project 25 event. Email [email protected] This soldier-pile wall in Los Trancos Creek along Alpine Road in Ladera is one of two such walls under officials, and do a hands-on by Oct. 19 with the presenter’s construction by the San Mateo County Public Works Department to stabilize the creek bank where exercise. Attendees are asked name, contact information and it has been subject to erosion, and to finish the job before the rainy season this winter. The 1.84-mile to RSVP by Sept. 29 to this any materials requesting to be rehabilitation project between La Mesa Drive in Ladera and Stowe Lane in Menlo Park includes repaving email. address: [email protected]. shown or distributed. the asphalt trail — and keeping its varying dimensions as it meanders along. This rural character was Q On Saturday, Oct. 14, a Go to is.gd/creek998 for a key point for Stanford Weekend Acres residents who convinced the county Board of Supervisors to site tour will be held from more information. A reject a wider, smoother conventional multi-use trail offered in 2010 by Stanford University.

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10QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQSeptember 27, 2017 NEWS When first-responders are busy elsewhere You may need to rely on emergency-response volunteers in a disaster.

By Atherton Councilman Bill (ADAPT) was held to both Widmer, Area 4 coordinator of educate the community and the Atherton Disaster and Pre- allow its members an opportu- paredness Team. nity to practically apply their knowledge. n the past few weeks we have The event, sponsored by the been reminded of the possibil- Atherton Police Department and Iity of natural disasters hitting Trader Joe’s, brought more than home. National attention has been 70 volunteers to Atherton City on hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Hall in the early hours of the and the Caribbean islands, as well morning. as earthquakes in Mexico. Volunteers ran through more Recent data collected by U.S. than two hours of simulated drills Geological Survey demonstrates in response to a major earthquake. just how vulnerable our area is to They navigated toppled trees and earthquakes. downed power lines, collected the So what if a big disaster strikes? injured and deceased residents, Will the fire district, local law and located lost children. enforcement, or the National With the assistance of Ather- Guard be able to immediately ton police and the Menlo Park come to your rescue? Fire Protection District, about 13 They may, but odds are that simulated incidents were called it will take more time than you in, to which search and medical are prepared to wait. Current teams responded. estimates show response times Communication channels and at several days to a week or more methods were tested and emer- Members of the Atherton Disaster and Preparedness Team treat a simulated victim during a before first responders are able to gency equipment deployed to recent emergency-response drill in Atherton. fully cover an area. address a variety of problems. In light of this information, do Despite their impressive train- safe locations for neighbors to Each community has disaster your family and neighbors in a you feel prepared? We hear such ing and efforts, the current gather, provide initial area status preparation plans and training time of great need. warnings frequently, but what can ADAPT and CERT (Commu- information, and begin forming accessible to residents. It is the The ADAPT meetings are held we do today to adequately prepare nity Emergency Response Team) local response teams following a responsibility of all adults in the at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of ourselves and our neighbors? members in this area are not suffi- disaster. community to get informed, not each month in the Atherton Town Fortunately, there are both cient in number to address severe Because first-responders may only for yourselves, but for your Council chambers. The meeting residents and professionals in incidents that may befall us. be needed elsewhere, these team family members and neighbors. is open to any member of the Atherton and the surrounding Many more residents need to members may be the only people Consider attending an ADAPT public who wishes to learn and get region who have dedicated their get involved. to help you immediately following meeting, CERT class, or par- involved. time to organizing and preparing In addition, residents must a disaster. In a region where many ticipating in one of the regional Drills are held annually in all for such emergencies. gain awareness of where emer- residents stay behind gates and drills. You will learn new skills, Menlo Park Fire Protection Dis- On Sept. 9, an annual prepa- gency “rally points” (EAPs) are have little interactions with their meet your neighbors, and feel a trict jurisdictions. ration drill by the Atherton located around town. The pur- neighbors, knowledge of where to sense of empowerment knowing Go to getreadyatherton.org for Disaster and Preparedness Team pose of these EAPs is to provide go and get help is important. that you are better able to help more information. A

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Mr. Buchheister of four, lifelong friend to many, OBITUARIES annexing 16 acres of unincorpo- said he hopes it will open by Obituaries are based on and a longtime resident of information provided by the family. Stanford projects rated Stanford land. December. Atherton and The Sequoias in Two major Stanford projects Go to AlmanacNews.com for Why Menlo Park? His business Portola Valley, died Aug. 18 at came before the Menlo Park City news updates. partner, who attended Stanford the Sequoias. She was 101. daughter Katharine of Marina Council on Sept. 26, after the and worked in the area many Ms. King, del Rey; sons John of Walk- Almanac went to press: Coffeebar comes to Menlo years, convinced him to bring a who went by erton, Indiana, Jim of Palo Q The university’s proposed Greg Buchheister is bringing to Coffeebar to this area. Beedy, was a Alto, and Kevin of Palo Alto; 429,000-square-foot, mixed-use Menlo Park his Coffeebar cafe, Mr. Buchheister describes Cof- native of San seven grandchildren; and four complex at 500 El Camino Real. which opened in Truckee in 2010 feebar as an all-day “Italian cafe Francisco, great-grandchildren. Stanford wants to build 215 and since expanded to Squaw concept,” with items like espresso a student at Go to is.gd/obit17 see the fam- apartments, 142,840 square feet Valley and Reno. and pastries available in the Burke’s (Kath- ily’s Lasting Memories posting. of offices and 10,000 square feet The space at 1149 Chestnut mornings, healthy dishes for erine Delmar Frances King lunch, and snacks, wine and beer Burke School) Dr. Elliot Polinger, 98 for late afternoons and evenings. in the city, and a graduate Dr. Elliot Charles Polinger, a Dale Flint Dickinson Go to is.gd/Elena22 to see of Stanford University with a longtime resident of Atherton, more on Elena Kadvany’s Penin- degree in psychology. She mar- died at his home in Atherton on October 11, 1933 – July 23, 2017 sula Foodist blog. ried John (Jack) Bennett King, a June 11. He was 98. Dale Flint Dickinson of Menlo Park, California passed law school graduate at Stanford. Dr. Polinger was born in New away on July 23, 2017 after a long battle with Lewy Body ‘Nazi scum’ graffiti The couple moved to Atherton York City on May 16, 1919. He Dementia. Dale was born October 11, 1933 in Galveston, on Town Hall wall in 1950 and when the children started studying at Columbia Texas, the only child of Andrew Flint Dickinson and Leona By the time Atherton City were grown, Ms. King took up University soon after his 16th Minnie Warner Dickinson. Manager George Rodericks real estate, which she pursued birthday and earned the Bausch Dale graduated from Ball High School in 1950, and then returned to work in mid-August for many years. When she and Lomb Honorary Award spent one year at Schreiner University before transferring to from a summer break, Public moved to The Sequoias after for science there. He gradu- the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated in 1955 with Works Department staff had her husband died in 1985, she ated from the New York Medical a degree in Petroleum Engineering. While at Texas, Dale power-washed the brick wall traveled and enjoyed her friend- College with honors in 1943. decided that Mathematics and Physics were his true loves. under his office window to erase ships, of which she had many, Dr. Polinger then joined the He entered the Physics graduate program at the University the words “Nazi scum” that had including from childhood. It Army, which sent him to Spo- of California Berkeley but was quickly drafted. Dale spent 2 been scrawled there in black was not uncommon for her to kane, Washington, where he years in the US Navy as an electronics technician, and then spray paint. The wall is now clean stay up late to personalize some met and married his wife, Mil- re-enrolled at Berkeley in 1957. Dale completed his Ph.D. again, but the impact lingered. 400 Christmas cards, her son dred, in 1944 after a four-month in nuclear physics in December 1964 and spent the next 10 Go to is.gd/spray22 for more. Jim said. courtship. They were married months traveling around the world with his first wife, Leslie Ms. King is survived by her for more than 69 years, until her Bryan, with whom he later had 2 daughters. death in 2014. Dale’s early interest in Astronomy was re-kindled after He was stationed at Fort Bak- he returned to Berkeley, and in 1967 he accepted a position er, just under the Golden Gate with the Radio Astronomy group at the Smithsonian Frank Foti Bridge, for the duration of the Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. July 19, 1931 – September 12, 2017 war. Dale’s research at SAO was primarily in the areas of Frank Foti passed away on Dr. Polinger practiced medi- molecular line observations of gas clouds and stellar masers. cine for more than 40 years, He authored 66 articles in professional journals, and 11 in Tuesday, September 12, 2017, most of it as an anesthesiologist. popular astronomy magazines. Dale also taught several at the age of 86 at his home His family says he was a man of courses for the Harvard Astronomy Department. in Woodside, surrounded by tremendous intellect, compas- Dale met Ann Dinger, his second wife, in 1973, at a family. Born in San Francisco, sion, hard work and, especially, meeting of the American Astronomical Society. They were on July 19, 1931 to immigrant humor. married November 26, 1977, in Wellesley, Massachusetts. parents Dominick and Dr. Polinger lived in Atherton Dale and Ann spent a year as visiting professors at Williams Antoinetta Foti, from Reggio for 63 years. College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and then moved to Calabria, Italy. He is survived by daughters Pasadena, California, where Dale held a National Research Barbara (James) De Grand and Council Fellowship at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He graduated from Balboa High and afterwards began Jean (Jerry) Meyer, grandsons Dale and Ann moved to Menlo Park in 1982 with their Alec (Jade) De Grand and Mat- 2 sons. Dale worked at the Applied Technology division of working for Southern Pacific thew (Laurie) De Grand, and Litton Industries for 16 months before moving to Lockheed’s Railroad before opening his San great-grandchildren Nate and Palo Alto Research Lab in 1984. Dale obtained various Francisco liquor store, Ross Drive-In Liquors, with his brother. Maura De Grand. grants to continue his astronomical research while working Upon retirement, he enjoyed his time going on Mounted Patrol He was buried next to his wife at for Lockheed. Dale retired from Lockheed in 2000, and then Fall Rides and riding his many horses on the Woodside trails. the Hills of Eternity Memorial worked part-time for Polar Magnetics Corporation until aa He was very proud of his Italian heritage. Park in Colma. 2004. Additionally, Frank was a member of the Mounted Patrol At is.gd/Polinger see more Dale loved to travel the world and pepper his friends of San Mateo County, Shack Riders, and the Knights of and leave a remembrance on the with postcards from exotic locations. He was happiest in Columbus. He was an avid horseman who participated in Almanac’s Lasting Memories the mountains, either hiking or skiing. He and Ann visited webpage. places as diverse as Iceland, Tibet, Turkey, and Tierra del numerous horse shows and won many titles in professional Fuego. Dale also trekked in Nepal and India, as well as on cutting horse competitions held throughout California up to Dale Dickinson, 83 Baffin Island. the age of 84. Dale Flint Dickinson of Menlo Dale is survived by his wife Ann, 4 children, Kelly, Tracy, He is survived by his daughter, Erna Jenkins of Belmont; Park died July 23 at age 83 after Geoffrey, and Derek, and 4 grandchildren, Ava, Alex, Harlan, son, Dominic Foti (Denise) of San Carlos; Mark Foti (Dot) of a long battle with Lewy Body and Marlow. The family fondly remembers his off-beat sense Woodside; Julie Poole (Robert) of Redwood City; Sister Mary dementia. of humor, his penchant for taking the scenic route (aka Cordis of Santa Barbara; nine grandchildren and four great- Mr. Dickinson was born Oct. doodling around), and his love of skiing. Skiing magazine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 11, 1933, in Galveston, Texas, to published his column, “A Ski Child’s Mother Goose”, in years, Rose (Knudsen), in 1998, and son, Wayne Foti in 1991. Andrew and Leona Dickinson. 1988. Everyone in the family skis or snowboards, except for In 1950, he graduated from Ball Marlow, who is just learning to walk. Per his request and respecting his wishes, private services for the immediate family have been held. You may donate to High School. In accord with Dale’s wishes, no services were held. The He attended Schreiner Uni- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Boys Town, in his family will be scattering his ashes at mountain locations versity for a year and graduated he loved. memory. PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY See OBITUARIES, page 18 12QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQSeptember 27, 2017 Go to AlmanacNews.com/calendar for information on local events. To submit calendar items, go to AlmanacNews.com and see the Community Calendar Calendar module at the top right side of the page. Click on “Add your event.” their experiences in acting, Fun and exploration Producing a Broadway producing, designing sets and creating props. In addition, members of the at local Science Night musical in Woodside cast of this fall’s musical, Adults, teens and kids are Q AROUND TOWN By Kate Daly “Annie,” will perform three invited to attend the Menlo Park Special to the Almanac Refreshments will be served numbers from the upcoming Library’s fifth “Science Night,” starting at 6:45 p.m. with the show, which is taking place at described as an evening of fun anniversary with “Holidays on or more than 50 years, program to follow at 7 p.m. at Woodside Performing Arts and exploration, on Thursday, a High Note,” the annual holi- Woodside Community 2995 Woodside Road. Center at Woodside High from Sept. 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. day event benefiting the Foothill FTheatre has put on Broad- Several speakers will share Oct. 20 through 29. A at the Menlo Park main library Auxiliary to Peninsula Family way musicals, yet somehow at 800 Alma St. in the Civic Services. on Friday, Oct. 6, the group Center. The event will be held from 9 is going to condense all that Organizations scheduled to give a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at history into an hour-long pre- demonstrations and host exhib- the Menlo Circus Club at 190 Park sentation at Woodside’s Inde- Philip Jerome McDonnell its are the San Francisco Zoo, Lane in Atherton. pendence Hall. March 4, 1949 – September 14, 2017 SETI Institute, San Francisco Bay Tickets at $130 each include The Woodside Arts & Culture Bird Observatory, MVCode, M-A Mr. Morgan’s demonstration, Committee is featuring the ama- Philip J. McDonnell passed Robotics, Tech Rocks, the Chil- lunch and table scapes by local teur theatrical group at the First away unexpectedly on September dren’s Discovery Museum, the designers. Friday event, entitled “It takes a 14 in Menlo Park, where he Aquarium of the Bay and Science Go to fapfs.org to purchase tick- village to produce a musical.” resided with his wife of 35 years, Made Fun. ets online. Patricia (Whelan) McDonnell. The free event is funded in part He was born in Newark, NJ by Friends of the Menlo Park in 1949 to Philip Adrian and Library. Catherine Theresa McDonnell. Timothy Bruce Luntzel Philip Jerome was the eldest of Pancake breakfast November 1, 1972 – August 27, 2017 eight children, raised on both the The 17th annual pancake east and west coast. Along with breakfast, with volunteers flip- Timothy Bruce Luntzel, his parents and seven siblings, ping pancakes and serving a deeply beloved and he moved to Atherton in 1966. breakfast to benefit the Alisa admired young man who Philip graduated from Bellarmine Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, will was a gifted musician College Preparatory as a National Merit Scholar. Then in 1971, be held Saturday, Oct. 7, from and a friend to many, he graduated with honors from UC Berkeley, completing 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Station 1 of died peacefully from majors in both Mathematics and Computer Science. That year the Menlo Park Fire Protection complications of ALS at saw the University’s first graduating class in Computer Science. District, 300 Middlefield Road in the age of 44 on August Philip’s passion for technology drove him to found new Menlo Park. 27, 2017, surrounded by companies, including Spectrum Computing in 1974 and The breakfast is co-sponsored Advanced Information Design in 1980. As a stock trading his mother Elizabeth by the Junior League of Palo veteran for over thirty years, he was very involved in his trading Alto-MidPeninsula, the Menlo Neumann (nee Juvet, and group, the Spec-List, out of New York. Philip also had a strong Park Firefighters Association and then Luntzel), her husband passion for programming and statistics. He applied this as the Stanford Park Hotel. Peter G. Neumann, and author of the published book, Optimal Portfolio Modeling. For Advance purchase of tickets Tim’s brother Mark Luntzel, in Palo Alto CA. many years, he also wrote a daily article on options trading as is not required, but a suggested Tim was born on November 1, 1972, in Redwood City a contributor to TheStreet.com. donation of $10 per adult and $5 CA. He had numerous musical colleagues beginning with In 1982, Philip married his wife, Patricia, of Menlo Park. per child will be requested at the his Peninsula School band Shock, the Menlo-Atherton High They raised two children in Sammamish, WA, where they door. School Jazz Band, and his colleagues at the Berklee College of resided for 25 years. Philip had a strong love for his family. While firefighters are cooking Music in Boston, all of whom remained close to him. He devoted years to coaching his children’s baseball and breakfast, Junior Leaguers will After playing electric and double bass in Boston for several soccer teams, and was instrumental in the early development provide activities for kids includ- of Soaring Eagle Park in Sammamish. He also contributed years, he and his band moved to New York City and became ing face painting, coloring and countless hours to Lake Washington Soccer Association and games. the Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout. Tim toured the U.S., Europe, Eastlake Little League. India, the Far East, and South America, and played with Bright Philip will be remembered for his gentle good-nature, Sheriff’s league benefit Eyes, Jim Campilongo, Rosanne Cash, Rachelle Garniez, Jessie immense patience, kindness, and willingness to enrich those The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Harris, Norah Jones, Lee Ranaldo, Jenny Scheinman, Leah around him with a wealth of knowledge. He will be missed Activities League is planning a Siegel, Loudon Wainwright III, and many others. Tim played dearly. benefit for the league’s juvenile on two Grammy award-winning albums and one gold record. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his two children, Philip A. delinquency prevention program. A celebration of the release of his latest recording (The Boog McDonnell Jr. (Katherine) of Belmont; Erin Foxcurran (James) Entitled “Food, Wine & Heroes: at Sunny’s, recorded at Sunny’s in Red Hook, Brooklyn, on of San Mateo; and his four beautiful grandchildren, Fiona and A Taste of San Mateo County,” the January 28, 2016) had long been planned for September 8, 2017 Philip A. McDonnell III; Elizabeth and Audrey Foxcurran. dinner fundraiser will be held at at Sunny’s. That evening also became an outpouring of love Additional surviving relatives include 6 siblings, Dennis 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the McDonnell (Celeste) of Atherton; Adrienne McDonnell (Barry); for Tim -- an homage to him, his life, and his music. A second Fox Theatre at 2215 Broadway in Corinne Chavez of Danville; Kevin McDonnell of Pleasanton; Redwood City. gathering followed five days later, with his band and others David McDonnell (Ardis) of San Ramon; and Carolyn Beckwith Local restaurants will pro- recreating his music. (David) of Menlo Park; and 22 nieces and nephews. His brother, vide food, including wines and His friends expressed many thoughts on Facebook about Douglas McDonnell, preceded his death in 2015. desserts. his life and his music, including such terms as fearless, A Memorial Celebration will be held Thursday, October Visit sheriffsactivitiesleague. imaginative, awesome, dynamic, open-hearted, intelligent, 5, 2017 at 3:00pm at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, com or contact Gigi Carter at creative, empathetic, and funny, also citing his kindness, CA. To R.S.V.P. and get further details, friends should go to (650) 257-3408 or gcarter@smc- vivacity, integrity, commitment, loyalty, and laughter. www.philmemorial.com with inquiries. A private family gov.org for more information. Similar accolades also referred to his love for cooking. interment is also planned at Holy Cross in Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Philip J. Holidays on High Note Tim greatly enriched the lives of many people with his music and his humanity, and elevated their spirits. He will always be McDonnell’s name to the Tess Research Foundation (www. Noted floral designer Ron remembered by his family and friends. tessfoundation.org – P.O. Box 53, Menlo Park, CA 94026). Morgan will celebrate his 20th PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY

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September 27, 2017QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ15 COVER STORY Too many men Menlo Park author pens dystopian tale set in aftermath of China’s one-child policy

By Michael Berry in the United States. Later on, attended creative writing class- hat happens to a I realized that my parents were es through Stanford Continu- society when its quite circumspect. There were ing Studies. That was where Wcitizens are allowed a lot of whispered conversa- she met the participants in the only a single child? tions about political leaders writing group she has been a In Menlo Park writer Maggie and policy.” part of for nearly a decade. Her Shen King’s vision of near- She said she remembered stories have since appeared in future China, the nation’s one particular conversation, such publications as ZYZZY- one-child policy results in a about a distant relative “who VA (a San Francisco journal of dangerous imbalance, with was arrested for spouting off arts and letters), Ecotone (a lit- men greatly outnumbering in public about his political erary magazine) and Asimov’s women. views.” Science Fiction magazine. Her debut novel, “An Excess A newspaper article about Male,” — released this month China’s one-child policy — imagines the unintended piqued her interest and caused consequences of encouraging her to embark on writing “An women to marry two — or Excess Male.” even three — men at a time. Before China abandoned Set in 2030, “An Excess Male” the policy in 2015, the ratio of follows four main characters as newborn boys to girls was the they attempt to build a family highest in the world, at 120 under intrusive government boys for every 100 girls. The rules. Wei-guo is physically Guardian (UK) noted, “If the healthy, runs a successful small current trend continues, there business and has two fathers will not be enough brides for willing to pay a modest dowry. as many as one-fifth of today’s But even he can’t generate any baby boys when they get to interest from eligible women, marrying age.” beyond a single offer to be a “I thought this was such an low-ranking third husband in interesting situation, to have an already troubled marriage. The debut novel of Maggie such a huge imbalance,” Ms. May-ling has already pro- Shen King, “An Excess Male,” Shen King said. “What are the duced one son, BeiBei, with her imagines the unintended ramifications for society when husband Hann, but the tod- consequences of encouraging they have all these testoster- dler is a strong-willed hand- one-fueled males at the peak women to marry two — or Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac ful and Hann is secretly gay, even three — men at a time. of their lives?” Maggie Shen King said she didn’t start writing in earnest until despite strict government pro- “There’s a Chinese prefer- her two sons, now 27 and 23, were in middle school. hibitions. Complicating things “There was that undercur- ence for male heirs, a cultural further is the presence of rent of unease,” she said, “but thing that goes back centu- questions.” Male.” It, too, will deal with Hann’s brother, known as XX, for the most part it was a very ries,” she said of the imbalance. Although the one-child pol- the fallout from the one-child who is interested more in video peaceful society. We weren’t “When you have that prefer- icy was scrapped in October policy, focusing on the “hei- games and stray dogs than in restricted in very many things, ence and the introduction of 2015, she said she used the cur- haizi,” the “shadow children.” the needs of his brother, son or except politics.” ultrasound technology, you rent Chinese political climate “A lot of girls were born dur- wife. Her father worked in a travel have a lot of abortions.” as a backdrop for “An Excess ing the one-child policy but Although “An Excess agency that arranged trips “The one-child policy was Male.” never registered officially for a Male” paints a grim portrait around the globe. In her teens, originally introduced to make “I thought about creating a residency card,” she said. This of futuristic courtship, its she moved with her mother sure there was no starvation,” society where the government meant they grew up without first chapters allow for some and younger brother to Seattle she explained. “After the Great appealed to its citizenry to some crucial legal rights. comedic moments as the four to attend high school. Leap Forward and the Cultural demonstrate patriotism by tak- “They couldn’t go to school main characters size each “It was a big sacrifice for my Revolution, the resources were ing on additional husbands,” or take public transportation, other up as potential mates. parents to be apart for the six limited but the (Chinese) pop- she said. Since the book is set get married or own property,” Gradually, however, the story or seven years it took for my ulation was growing like crazy. in the future, she was forced she said. darkens, and the actions of brother and me to get through They wanted to do something to think about what new Although she could not have Wei-guo, Hann, XX and May- high school and graduate.” to cap the population at 700 technologies might be preva- predicted the current divisive ling invite potentially deadly She attended Harvard Uni- million. This gender imbal- lent, manifested in heightened mood of the United States consequences. versity as an English major. ance ended up being one of the surveillance and immersive when she first started writing Reached by phone, Ms. Shen After graduation, she moved unintended consequences.” strategic games. “An Excess Male,” Ms. Shen King spoke about her child- to the Bay Area, working first “If you think of it as a math- As she explored this fictional King said she has “lucked into hood in Taiwan under martial for Bank of America in its ematical equation, you have world, the dystopian aspects of this sudden love of dystopian law, her early years as a writer credit training department. three ways to make it balance,” it became apparent. science fiction.” and the inspiration for her She is married to David King, she continued. “You bring in “I figured out this stuff “Maybe something bad debut novel. CEO of Mountain View-based more women or you export along the way, and started makes you want to read some- Of Taiwan, she said: “Grow- FogHorn Systems. some men. Or you ask women reading (Margaret Atwood’s) thing worse,” she said. “It’s an ing up as an average, everyday She said she didn’t start to take on more than one ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ again interesting time.” A kid, I didn’t notice anything writing in earnest until her husband. to refresh myself,” she said. that was terribly different from two sons, now 27 and 23, “I thought the last possibility She has already started work You can reach Michael Berry the life I (eventually) had here were in middle school. She raised the most provocative on a follow-up to “An Excess at [email protected].

16QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQSeptember 27, 2017 NEWS RESOLUTION NO. 2042 (2017) Gas-powered leaf blowers: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT not just a noise problem ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ZONE

By Dave Boyce Q PORTOLA VALLEY Lands of TJB Investments, LLC Almanac Staff Writer ;OL+PZ[YPJ[)VHYKVM>LZ[)H`:HUP[HY`+PZ[YPJ[ÄUKZHUKKL[LYTPULZHZMVSSV^Z! asoline-powered leaf in, he said. blowers are in a fam- A community conversation (;OPZ9LZVS\[PVUVM0U[LU[PVUPZHKVW[LKW\YZ\HU[[V[OL+PZ[YPJ[»Z¸AVUL4HZ[LY(UUL_H[PVU9LZVS\[PVU¹ ily of machines under is critical, he said. The Sus- ¸A64(9¹ÔPJO^HZHKVW[LKI`[OL+PZ[YPJ[)VHYK(\N\Z[ ;OLWYV]PZPVUZVMA64(9HYL G PUJVYWVYH[LKI`YLMLYLUJLPU[V[OPZ9LZVS\[PVUVM0U[LU[PVU increasing scrutiny by public tainability and Environmental agencies concerned about pro- Resources Committee will );OL+PZ[YPJ[OHZYLJLP]LKHUHWWSPJH[PVU[VHUUL_HWHYJLSVMYLHSWYVWLY[`[OL¸7HYJLS¹[V[OL tecting the environment. The consider ideas and the council +PZ[YPJ[»Z6U:P[L>HZ[L^H[LY+PZWVZHSAVUL[OL¸AVUL¹;OL7HYJLSPZKLZJYPILKPU,_OPIP[¸(¹ Portola Valley Town Council will revisit the matter “soon,” H[[HJOLK[V[OPZ9LZVS\[PVUVM0U[LU[PVUHUK[OLKLZJYPW[PVUJVU[HPULKPU[OL,_OPIP[ZHYLPUJVYWVYH[LK recently held a study session he said. I`YLMLYLUJL;OLUHTLHUKHKKYLZZVM[OLHWWSPJHU[ZHUK[OLU\TILY[`WL]VS\TLHUKSVJH[PVUVM to discuss ways to encourage VUZP[L^HZ[L^H[LYKPZWVZHSZ`Z[LTZÔPJOHYLWYVWVZLK[VVWLYH[LVU[OLWHYJLSZ[VILHUUL_LKHYL use of electric blowers. 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Typi- program in which the town cally, a town spends six months inspects and tests leaf blowers informing the community and issue decals for devices before any enforcement kicks that meet town standards. A

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September 27, 2017QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ17 NEWS TOWN OF WOODSIDE 2955 WOODSIDE ROAD WOODSIDE, CA 94062 Q POLICE CALLS

PLANNING COMMISSION These reports are from the San Mateo Real, someone stole two laptop com- October 4, 2017 County Sheriff’s Office and Menlo puters, two laptop chargers, a tablet 6:00 PM Park Police Department. Under the computer, and a backpack containing law, people charged with offenses are a U.S. visa, a passport, personal files PUBLIC HEARING considered innocent unless convicted. and a wallet. Estimated loss: $4,350. Police received the reports on the Sept. 19. dates shown. 2. Patrick Green LDIV2017-0002; ZOAM2017-0002; CEQA2017-0001 Q Two vehicles were found in the 200 2150 Greenways Drive Planner: Corinne Jones, Assistant Planner PORTOLA VALLEY block of El Camino Real with windows smashed. Stolen items included a lap- Commercial burglary: Someone top computer, keys and a wallet, and Presentation and recommendation of approval, conditional approval, or denial, to the Town Council of broke into The Alpine Inn (also known as Rossotti’s) at 3915 Alpine Road and an empty luggage bag and a tennis bag a proposal for a Land Division and Rezoning, to divide a single SR zoned parcel, which is approximately stole an ATM machine. Estimated loss: containing tennis-related equipment. $6,000. Sept. 14. Estimated losses: $2,635 and $1,290. 1-acre in size (45,666 sf), into two R-1 zoned parcels, which would each be approximately 0.5-acres Sept. 17. in size (22,833 sf). The Planning Commission will also make a recommendation to the Town Council LADERA Thefts: regarding the adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, pursuant to the California Commercial burglary: A thief broke Q A flute left unattended on a table was Environmental Quality Act. into Alpine Optometry at 3130 Alpine stolen from Alto International School Road and stolen merchandise. Details on Pope Street. Estimated loss: $870. on losses were not available. Sept. 13. Sept. 20. 3. Cal Water CUSE2016-0009; VARI2016-0008; VARI2016-0009 Q Thieves stole a pair of men’s shoes WEST MENLO PARK Stadler Drive Planner: Corinne Jones, Assistant Planner and a pair of children’s shoes from front Auto burglary: Someone broke a porches of homes on Coleman Place window on a vehicle parked on Oakley and Coleman Avenue. Estimated loss: Continued presentation and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposal to remove two Avenue and stole a wallet. Estimated $200 and $40. Sept. 20. loss: $140. Sept. 11. (2) 60,000 gallon water tanks and construct a 250,000 gallon steel water tank, pumps, piping, and Q A thief stole a package of food from associated equipment. The proposal also includes improvements to the existing driveway, which MENLO PARK the front porch of a home on Coleman Avenue. Estimated loss: $75. Sept. 15. Residential burglaries: provides access from Stadler Drive. Fraud: A resident of San Antonio Q Someone kicked open the rear door Street was hired as a personal assis- of a home on McKendry Drive and stole A Conditional Use Permit (CUSE2016-0009) is required for public utility structures in an SCP zon- jewelry and a laptop and a tablet com- tant “via the internet” with duties that puter. Estimated loss: $5,700. Sept. 18. included depositing possibly fraudulent ing district; a Variance to height (VARI2016-0008) is required to permit the structure to exceed the checks into her bank account and Q A neighbor spotted two people in 30-foot height limit; and, a Variance to setbacks (VARI2016-0009) is required to permit the structure the act of removing a screen from a “paying bills” with Apple gift cards from within the 50-foot required setbacks. rear window of a home on Menalto her account. She suspected a scam Avenue and shouted that she was after sending out $300 in gifts cards. going to call police, at which point the Sept. 16. This item was continued from September 6, 2017, to allow the applicant additional time to gath- would-be burglars fled. No losses. Collision: Two bicyclists collided at the Sept. 21. er the information requested from the Planning Commission on July 19, 2017, and to further corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Ches- Auto burglaries: ter Street, sending both to the ground. explore the option of leasing an adjacent property from Caltrans. Q After smashing a window of a vehicle Both suffered minor injuries and one parked in the 200 block of El Camino was taken to the hospital. Sept. 21. 4. Magalli Yoho NCOU2016-0002 215 Lindenbrook Road Planner: Sage Schaan, Principal Planner FAA meet on Surf Air route over Bay Continued presentation and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposal to permit an The Federal Aviation Admin- will be held in the Isaac New- addition onto an existing nonconforming shed (partially located within required side setback) and istration will hold a meeting ton Senter Auditorium (70 W. convert the use from a storage building to a habitable home office, including a full bathroom. The in San Jose from 6 to 9 p.m. Hedding St.) at the Santa Clara addition and interior conversion was completed without permits. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section Wednesday, Sept. 27, about County Government Center. 153.300(C), the Planning Commission shall review the change of use of the nonconforming structure an alternative air route that There will be presentations by to determine if the proposed use change would result in any significant adverse impacts. This item was has allowed Surf Air’s planes the FAA, Encompass/Surf Air continued from July 19, 2017, to allow for additional Commissioners to review the project; and to avoid the Midpeninsula on and the San Carlos Airport, plus was continued from September 6, 2017, at the request of the applicant. their way to the San Carlos a question-and-answer session. Airport. Go to is.gd/FAA27 for more 5. Woodside Developers, LLC ASRB2016-0016; CUSE2016-0003 The informational meeting information. Lawler Ranch Road Right-of-Way (Sand Hill Estates) Planner: Sage Schaan, Principal Planner OBITUARIES couple worked for a year as visit- Presentation and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposal requiring Design Review continued from page 12 ing professors at Williams Col- to install a new private road vehicular gate, pylons, and adjacent fencing. The private road gate is lege before moving to Pasadena, required by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under a Habitat Management Plan for the private from the University of Texas where Mr. Dickinson worked at road and 5 vacant parcels known as “Sand Hill Estates”. The Planning Commission will consider the at Austin in 1955 in petroleum the Jet Propulsion Laboratory recommendation from the ASRB, and a proposed Conditional Use Permit required for vehicle gates engineering. as a National Research Council on private roads (CUSE2016-0003). This item was continued from the September 20, 2017, meeting He was drafted shortly after fellow. at the request of the applicant. starting his graduate studies at They moved to Menlo Park U.C. Berkeley. After two years in 1982 with their two sons. 6. Minor Code Amendments ZOAM2017-0005 in the U.S. Navy working as Mr. Dickinson worked at Litton an electronics technician, he Industries and later Lockheed’s Town-wide Planner: Alex Byrd, Assistant Planner returned to Berkeley, and in Palo Alto research lab. He 1964, earned a Ph.D. in nuclear retired from Lockheed in 2000 Review and Approval/Denial of a Resolution of Intention and Recommendation to the Town Council physics. He spent 10 months and worked part-time at Polar to Amend Chapter 153 (Zoning) of the Woodside Municipal Code to allow proposals that are 300 traveling with his first wife, Magnetics Corp. until 2004. square feet or less and within Scenic Corridors and Western hills to be reviewed by Planning staff; Leslie Bryan, with whom he later For fun, Mr. Dickinson skied, allow signs in open space zoning districts a permitted use; and adjust the fee schedule for gates, pylons, had two daughters. traveled and trekked. Some of and appurtenances located in a Private Right-of-Way. In 1967, Mr. Dickinson started the places he visited with Ann at the Radio Astronomy Group were Iceland, Tibet, Turkey and 7. Accessory Dwelling Units at the Smithsonian Astrophysi- Tierra del Fuego. Town-wide Planner: Jackie Young, Planning Director cal Observatory in Cambridge, He is survived by his wife Massachusetts. He was a prolific Ann; his children Kelly, Tracy, author of articles in scientific Geoffrey and Derek; and four Review and Approval/Denial of a Resolution of Intention and Recommendation to the Town Council and popular astronomy publi- grandchildren, Ava, Alex, Har- to Amend Chapter 153 (Zoning) of the Woodside Municipal Code to include provisions for adequate cations and taught at Harvard’s lan and Marlow. ingress/egress for Accessory Dwelling Units above garages. astronomy department. As Mr. Dickinson’s wished, In 1973, Mr. Dickinson met no services were held. The fam- All application materials are available for public review at the Woodside Planning and Building Counter, Ann Dinger, his second wife, at ily plans to scatter his ashes at Woodside Town Hall, weekdays from 8:00 – 10:00 AM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM, or by appointment. For an Astronomical Society meet- mountains he loved. more information, contact the Woodside Planning and Building Department at (650) 851-6790. ing; they married in 1977. The — Kate Bradshaw

18QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQSeptember 27, 2017 ViewpointIDEAS,IDEAS, THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUESISSUES Menlo Park’s equity issue: Poor kids getting poor education By Rich Cline and leadership it had before. Funding and since the majority of Menlo Park resi- assume that salaries of Belle Haven and t is time to take the audacious step models would need to expand. But this dents are wealthy and white, we are going Willow Oaks teachers and staff would and bring the Belle Haven Elemen- is a unique situation when looking at the to be challenged in court. have to meet the MPCSD levels and Itary School and the Willow Oaks broader secession trends. According to Ed-Data.org, Belle Haven accept the idea that positions cannot be Elementary School into the Menlo Park According to that Edbuild.org article, a School is 95 percent-plus nonwhite and eliminated for the first two years of the City School District (MPCSD). We need recent Alabama ruling supported a white Willow Oaks is 97 percent-plus nonwhite. unification, you can see the costs spiral- the courage of all of our stakeholders and student majority Belle Haven demo- ing up. a deep belief in community to get there school’s secession graphics prove out But if you also consider the impact of because it is not only extremely difficult from a larger pre- Rich Cline is a that the commu- property taxes within Menlo Park’s M2 member of the to do, but it requires great sacrifices before dominantly black Menlo Park City nity is of color at district now rolling into the MPCSD, it we truly reap the benefits. student majority Council who has a very high range. could become a sustainable source of rev- First, we must understand the Raven- district, allowing served multiple We’re propos- enue to help make the transition become swood City Elementary School District’s the school to gain terms as mayor. ing bringing our a real benefit. concerns that underlie a recent letter from property tax bene- minority children Since 2006, when I ran for City Council, its superintendent threatening Menlo fits while stripping into a single major- I had in my literature and stump speeches Park should we take this route. out diversity of stu- GUEST OPINION ity district that is an argument that the seeds of separation Ravenswood stands to lose the most dents. Arkansas is now mostly white. in Menlo Park start at the schools. It’s an from the onset given the school is funded seeing the same trends materialize. Not the other way around. obvious point that correlates the value of by the state on a per-pupil basis. Truancy This is the basis of the Ravenswood The Menlo Park City School District property to the quality of schools. is costly enough, but the idea that an esti- superintendent’s argument. is not exactly going to be doing back- So I should thank the Ravenswood mated 700 students (estimate is Menlo Ravenswood argues that it is somehow flips over the idea of 700 more students, superintendent for shining the brightest Park residents only) would leave at one beneficial for children in Menlo Park to and it stands to lose in the beginning as light on our most embarrassing secret: time, could put the district at the brink of stay under a school system that performs well. In the MPCSD, schools are funded Most of the children of lower economic economic failure. However, if you look at much lower than another school system via property taxes rather than per-pupil means in Menlo Park are forced into a the recent Edbuild.org article “Fractured: in the same city but on the other side of allotments from the state. Every new stu- regional school district of fewer resources, The Breakdown of American School Dis- the tracks, as all tides will rise. It has been dent takes money from the property tax which equates to less opportunity than tricts,” there is a valid argument in Cali- decades and the tides aren’t rising at the pool, and if it is not replaced, the MPCSD that provided to kids in the same city who fornia that smaller school districts can pace promised or needed. would have to cut programs or staff to have the fortune of a higher economic thrive, and do thrive. Ravenswood would The threat from Ravenswood’s per- make up the difference. The district is status. have to realign some of its administration spective is that if we leave the district, we already challenged by the prospects of It’s the same old story. Poor kids get and re-scope projections, but the district improve the conditions of Menlo Park to more housing and more families with- poor schools. would still have the amazing volunteers the detriment of the Ravenswood district, out the revenue to support them. If you We can do better. You know it. I know it.

renderings look altogether like LETTERS poorly designed industrial com- Our readers write plexes from the 1960s. A new Civic Center library may help Honestly, can’t these developers engage top-notch archi- ease traffic congestion with housing Focus more on new tects who can design classically buildings’ design elegant buildings that will pass By Karen Grove countywide jobs-housing imbalance, but we Editor: the test of time and add to the can also be part of the solution. Right now, It is clear from the last few beauty of Menlo Park? raffic is terrible and getting worse. The there is an opportunity to build affordable issues of the Almanac that the Metropolitan Transportation Commis- housing in a prime location — close to down- Sloane Citron look and feel of Menlo Park will Arden Road, Menlo Park Tsion just released a report (find it at town, and the Caltrain station. We should be substantially changing with tinyurl.com/BA-congest17) that shows traffic build affordable housing over the new Alma the many proposals for new has increased by 80 percent since 2010. And it is Street library. Or at least consider it. buildings. Though we will be New library not needed no wonder. Between 2010 and 2015, a reported John Arrillaga has generously offered to losing businesses that we actu- Editor: 72,800 new jobs were created in San Mateo contribute $25 million to the library renova- ally use — such as the Mid-Pen- I do not feel that another County, while only 3,844 tion. This is a won- insula Animal Hospital— and building with the Arrillaga new housing units were derful opportunity, but gaining businesses we mostly name on it is necessary in Menlo built, or 19 jobs for every Karen Grove is a let’s not miss out on will not be using — offices and Park. Why doesn’t he want to home. Menlo Park resident, the bigger opportuni- more offices — is it too much pay for a new building in East According to new and a member of the ty. Libraries should be to ask that these developers put Menlo Park Housing Palo Alto where it is really Census data, over 500 more than books. They some effort and resources into needed? new residents moved Commission. These should be community views are her own. trying to make their new build- The city cannot afford 20 mil- to Menlo Park between hubs, where families can ings beautiful? lion dollars for something that is 2015 and 2016. Rents gather and communi- These new buildings will be not needed. went up throughout the GUEST OPINION ties can come together. here for a long time, and with Rhoda Kaplan city, and in the same If we build affordable the exception of those proposed Millie Avenue, Menlo Park time period, the median housing above the Alma by Stanford, the other published income for renters went down. Street library, we can create a truly inclusive Housing continues to be hard to find and community. even harder to afford in Menlo Park. Because I respectfully ask the Menlo Park City Coun- we have created a wealth of jobs here in San cil to study the Alma Street library site, a public What’s on your mind? Mateo County, there will always be people resource, for its housing capacity. Let’s see how From City Hall politics and Tell us what’s on your mind driving into our town to get to work. It may many people we can house, using our current the schools to transportation by sending your letters to let- seem counterintuitive, but traffic congestion resources. and other pressing issues, the [email protected]. Or will not get better until we build more housing, Menlo Park is a community with innovative Almanac aims to keep readers snail-mail them to: The Alma- especially affordable housing. and smart residents. Let’s work together to informed about their commu- nac, 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Menlo Park has contributed to the make our community stronger. nity. But we also want to hear Alto, CA 94306. from you.

September 27, 2017QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ19 Open House Saturday & Sunday 1:30 – 4:30pm

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