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RASH OF BURGLARIES not a trend,
say Menlo Park police. Page 22
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This week’s news, features and community events.
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Independence Drive in Menlo Park. Tom Armstrong was a visitor to an open house held last weekend to
celebrate TechShop’s grand opening.
Is your
Atherton Community
addiction
■ Town OKs penalties for harming, removing ■ Atherton man unveils industrial work shop for
artifacts. Page 5 public use in Menlo Park. Page 10 hurting
■ Chamber event honors people, businesses,
Menlo Park institutions. Page 18 anyone?
■ Librarian writes the book on book groups. Page 33
■ Derry opponents stump for signatures. Oppo-
nents say the drive is “politically motivated.” Page 5
Artscene
■ Swimmers laud Burgess pool programs after
first summer season. Page 9 ■ Local actress is A.C.T.’s “Next Generation
Artist.” Page 7
Schools
Viewpoint
■ Menlo Park district trustees examine options
for reorganizing elementary schools. Page 10 ■ Guest opinion: Derry project’s last-minute
changes deserves referendum. Page 27
Also Inside On the cover
Calendar ............................................................35 Dark matter, shown in blue, speeds away from THE SEQUOIA CENTER helps families recover the
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the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center confirmed
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Short
takes
M E N L O P A R K | A T H E R T O N | W O O D S I D E | P O R T O L A V A L L E Y
Bachelor mayor to marry
... two Atherton residents,
that is. Atherton’s mayor,
Charles Marsala, reports
that Stevick Drive residents
Sonia and Aydin have asked
him to officiate at their Oct.
20 nuptials.
“My mother was so pleased
when I told her someone had
asked me to marry her,” said
Mr. Marsala.
Presumably, she was a
little less excited when she
heard the full story from
her unmarried son.
Hell on (two) wheels
Morris Brown spokesperson for
Who is the real jock on the resident group leading the
the Woodside Town Coun- referendum campaign against the
cil? Well, let’s just say that Derry project, watches as Menlo
Councilwoman Carroll Ann Park resident Jacquie Schwartzman
Hodges was presented with signs a petition in favor of the
referendum.
an unwieldy trophy by the
town’s Bicycle Committee
The Almanac/Marjan Sadoughi
honoring her as the “Most
Aggressive Rider.” Derry opponents stump for signatures
The committee sponsored
a “Woodside Wander” ride
attended by six of the seven ■ Opponents say the drive
■ MENLO PARK ■Adequate public notice for changes to
council members on Sept.
is “politically motivated.” former Cadillac site? Page 8
23 to familiarize them with said he has contributed additional funds.
the joys and perils of cycling The group has opposed past development ■Former Cadillac site was not rezoned,
By Rory Brown
through town. Ms. Hodges projects planned for the city. city official says. Page 8
apparently left her colleagues Almanac Staff Writer The council voted 4-1 at its Aug. 29 meet-
in the dust on the final push Acontroversial referendum drive against ing to amend the city’s general plan to adjacent site at 1300 El Camino Real.
up Olive Hill Road. a recently-approved condo-commer- approve the 135 condominiums and 22,525 Although the 3.45-acre site hasn’t been
Millo Fenzi, a committee cial project in downtown Menlo Park square feet of commercial space proposed rezoned like the Derry property, a proposal to
member, judged the event a has until Oct. 12 to gather 1,850 signatures. for a 3.4-acre site between El Camino Real develop the site with an equally high density
raging success. Besides get- About 50 people associated with Menlo and the train station. would be consistent with the general plan. A
ting a seven-mile guided Park Tomorrow, the residents’ group lead- The council gave the project final mixed-use project with apartments and com-
tour, council members Sue ing the referendum campaign, are working approval and officially changed the city’s mercial space for the site is currently in early
Boynton, Paul Goeld, Debo- to get signatures against the City Coun- zoning map by the same vote Sept. 13, stages of environmental review.
rah Gordon, Ron Romines, cil-approved Derry project, said Morris greenlighting a ratio of 40 homes per acre Referendum proponents say that com-
Dave Tanner and Ms. Hodges Brown, a spokesperson for the group. and increasing the maximum building bined, the projects will lead to “the Manhat-
were offered bicycle tune-ups If the group collects the required 1,850 height for the site from 30 feet to 50 feet. tanization of Menlo Park.”
and safety checks by Mike signatures — 10 percent of the city’s reg- Mr. Brown said the residents’ group is
Jacoubowsky of Chain Reac- istered voters — the council will be forced Too dense? willing to reach into its collective pockets
tion Bicycles. to rescind approval of the project or put it Referendum proponents argue that the to prevent the high-density development.
Perhaps the two-wheeled to the voters in a special election. council rezoning allows too many homes “We may have to get really crazy if we have
excursion will improve Mr. Brown would not disclose how many per acre, as previous zoning called for a to,” he said.
Woodside’s reputation with signatures have been collected, but estimat- maximum of 18.5 homes per acre. Menlo Park Tomorrow has contracted for
bicyclists. Town rules cur- ed the group has spent “$5,000 to $10,000” The council’s approval of the Derry proj- services with a petitioning group to help with
rently limit the number of toward the referendum campaign. ect also included a general plan amend- the campaign, but Mr. Brown said outside
organized bike rides, and Some of the funds were previously raised ment and change to the zoning code for
other events, to no more than by Menlo Park Tomorrow, and Mr. Brown the former Cadillac dealership on the SeeDERRY,page 8
two per month without spe-
cial Town Council permis-
sion, something that has got-
Atherton OKs penalties for harming, removing artifacts
ten Woodside into hot water
with local cycling enthusiasts.
By Andrea Gemmet King James C. Flood. artifacts and researched their sig- The ordinance requires owners
Bird’s eye view Almanac Staff Writer But since these historic artifacts nificance. She said her contacts at to get a permit from the Planning
are, for the most part, portable, the Smithsonian were captivated Commission to demolish an arti-
A lovely aerial view of
H
istoric buildings have no keeping them unharmed and in and amazed by the value of the fact, make major alterations, or
Larry Ellison’s Woodside
special protections in the town could be a problem, said town’s artifacts from its “great make minor alterations, such as
estate/compound/replica
town of Atherton, but his- historic consultant Laura Jones. estates” period, which ended in replacing missing parts, moving
Japanese village was on
torically significant tchotchkes do. “You’ve been slowly losing the 1930s. it off the property temporarily to
Forbes.com last week. Mr.
Atherton’s Lindenwood neigh- these treasures,” she told the The City Council voted to repair it, or changing the color.
Ellison’s pad was one of the
borhood in particular is sprin- Atherton City Council at its approve a historic preserva- There will be a $5,000 penalty
homes featured in a story to
kled with elegant street lamps, Sept. 20 meeting. tion ordinance that penalizes for altering an artifact without a
satisfy the apparently insa-
massive urns, gates and other With property owners’ permis- property owners who damage, permit. Removing or demolishing
tiable curiosity about how
remnants of Linden Towers, the sion, Ms. Jones created an inven- destroy or remove artifacts
billionaires live.
elaborate 1880 estate of Silver tory of about three-dozen historic without permission. SeeARTIFACT,page 8
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6■TheAlmanac■ October 4, 2006
PEOPLE REAL ESTATE Q&A
by Monica Corman
Propositions 60 and 90
Q: I want to sell my primary they move within the county.
residence in San Mateo County and Seven California counties also honor
purchase a new home in Santa Cruz Prop 90, which allows taxpayers to
County. May I keep the same property transfer their old tax rate if their former
taxes when I move? I am 63 years old. property is in another county. The seven
A: Prop 13 stipulates that prop- counties that accept these old tax rates
erty taxes will be reassessed each time are Alameda, Los Angeles, San Diego, San
there is a normal purchase. Several Mateo, Santa Clara, Orange and Ventura.
Allison Jean White is currently
years after Prop 13 became law, Prop Thus if you sell a house in San Mateo
performing a major role in
60 and later Prop 90 became law Prop County and move to Santa Cruz County,
A.C.T.’s production of Tom
60 allows homeowners 55 years of age you will not be allowed to retain your old
Stoppard’s comedy “Travesties.”
or older to retain their favorable Prop tax rate because Santa Cruz County has
13 tax payment if they move to a prop- elected not to accept these transfers.
A.C.T.’s next generation artist
erty of equal or lesser value. This was The transfer of your old tax rate is
meant to encourage some homeown- subject to some specific rules and can
ers to move out of their properties be used only one time. If one spouse has
M-A grad opens in her first performance was awarded a scholarship
without fearing a large property tax already taken advantage of this tax treat-
as a member of A.C.T.’s core company to study those subjects at increase. Prop 60 allows the taxpayer ment, the other spouse is not allowed to
Brown University.
to pay the same tax as they were pay- use this provision even if he or she was
By Jane Knoerle For the past year she has “I did that for a couple of
ing in their former property as long as not a party to the prior transfer.
Almanac Lifestyles Editor been in New York. During years, and at one point realized
For answers to any questions you may have on real estate, you may e-mail me
the summer she joined Well- I had no interest in becoming
A at [email protected] or call 462-1111, Alain Pinel Realtors. I also offer a free
llison Jean White had Fleet Harbor Actors’ The- a geologist. In my junior year
market analysis of your property..
her first glimpse of atre, playing in “Red Light I ditched my major.” She went
star power when she Winter” on Cape Cod. She on to graduate from Brown
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tion to its core acting company, program for children for a dent for so long,” she says.
a one-year appointment. She couple of years. Riding her bike, dressed
joins present core members At age 11, she auditioned in jeans, the young actress
Rene Augesen, Steven Anthony for the center’s production could easily pass for a Stan- In Mountain View
Jones and Gregory Wallace, of “A Christmas Carol” ford student instead of a
who perform at the Geary and and was chosen to play “star of stage and screen.”
Zeum theaters year-round and Tiny Tim’s sister. “I abso- “I think my life has a good
teach in A.C.T.’s conservatory. lutely loved it, especially the balance,” she says. “Most of
“Ever since we formed the chance to work with adults.” my friends are from outside
core company of actors, we In the next year’s produc- the theater. I like to spend
have longed to have a younger tion, she won the role of Belle, a lot of time outdoors and Where inthree criticalyears,girls accelerate accredited
company member as part of Scrooge’s girl friend in his chatting with friends.” academically, strengthen self-confidence, by WASC
the ensemble,” says A.C.T. youth, when she was only 12. At one time, while wait- and become leaders—readyto succeed In 2004, theWestern
artistic director Carey Perloff. She played an adult role in ing to hear about the A.C.T. inhigh school and beyond. Association of Schools and
Colleges gave GMS
“Allison brings a unique voice, “The Little Princess” when scholarship, she entertained
its highestrating.
a deep commitment, and a she was 13. “I think it was other options for her life.
truly transformational spirit to because I was tall and could “If I didn’t get in anywhere,
the work she does as an actor.” do a British accent,” she says. I thought of going to New
Ms. White will also appear At Menlo-Atherton High Zealand to be a raft guide.”
in W. Somerset Maugham’s School she and friend Melanie On her resume, under spe-
“The Circle” and Moliere’s Case were part of the Lunátic cial skills, she lists skiing,
“The Imaginary Invalid,” Players. “The improv helped snowboarding, mountain
and understudy two addi- me build my comedy muscle,” biking, and whitewater kaya-
tional plays. she says. She has done sketch king, as well as the usual
She feels right at home with comedy at the Magic Theater singing, piano, dialects and
A.C.T. In 2002, she received in San Francisco. sketch comedy.
a three-year ACT One Schol- In high school Ms. White “I’m 27 now. If by 35 I
arship, its only fully funded was not only talented in don’t make it, there would YOU’REINVITEDTOATTEND AN ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE:
three-year scholarship. She theater, she was a good still be time to be a raft Sat., November 11 at 1pm orThurs., January 4 at 7 pm
graduated from A.C.T.’s master student, especially in math guide,” she says with a 650-968-8338, x115 or [email protected]
of fine arts program in 2005. and science. So good, she smile.
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October 4, 2006■TheAlmanac■ 7
N E W S
Was there adequate public notice for Cadillac site changes?
■ General plan amendment, change plan amendment and zoning sufficient. Ms. Heineck.
changes needed to approve the Community Development Ms. Fergusson, although she
to zoning code not specifically
Derry project named the 1300 El Director Arlinda Heineck said any voted in favor of the Derry project
mentioned in legally required notices. Camino Real site as earmarked proposal to develop the Cadillac and the impacts to the Cadil-
for any changes. property still has to undergo a full lac site, said the council “likely
By Rory Brown
gave away a density bonus that The notices mailed to residents environmental impact report and restricted” the financial benefits
Almanac Staff Writer
could have been used as a bar- and published in the Almanac be approved by the City Council. that the city could gain from Sand
L
and-use restrictions on the gaining chip according to Coun- said that changes could be made The city included a general plan Hill Property Co. in exchange for
3.45-acre site at 1300 El cilwoman Kelly Fergusson, who to parcels “in close proximity amendment and change to the amending the general plan.
Camino Real in Menlo Park, voted to approve the project. to the Caltrain station,” but the zoning code for the 1300 El Cami- “Now that we have made amend-
a former Cadillac dealership, were Although city officials say the former Cadillac site was not no Real site in the approval of the ments, the proposal for [the Cadil-
dramatically eased by the City zoning of the 1300 El Camino specifically mentioned. Derry project in order to focus on lac site] is in line with the general
Council, but no public notice Real site has not changed, a Mention of the site was also building “transit oriented develop- plan,” Ms. Fergusson said. “With
distributed by the city explicitly developer can propose a project absent from the agenda listing ment” on properties near the train these vague notifications, people
informed the public that the change for the Cadillac site that is just as for the council’s public hearing tracks, Ms. Heineck said. had no idea what was happening,
was about to be considered. dense as the Derry project, and on the Derry project. She noted that the site is still and now we’ve given away density
When the council approved the the proposal would be in line “Any changes to the Cadillac technically zoned a commercial to a developer for free.”
high-density Derry project on with the city’s general plan. site should have been separately property, and will remain so until Ms. Fergusson said she recog-
Aug. 29 — which increased the San Mateo-based Sand Hill listed for the public to see,” said the council considers and approves nized the changes being made
number of homes per acre from Property Co. has proposed 134 Terry Francke, a general counsel a specific proposal for the site and to the 1300 El Camino Real site
18.5 to 40 and increased building apartments and about 80,000 for CalAware, a nonprofit group a change to the city’s zoning map. when she voted in favor of the
heights from 30 feet to 50 feet square feet of commercial space that advocates for open govern- The current proposal for the Derry proposal, but still sup-
— it also approved amendments for the former Cadillac site. The ment. “[Changes to the Cadillac site by Sand Hill Property Co. ported the project because it
to the general plan and to the text project was publicly announced site] could not have been fore- fits the density guidelines of the puts housing in the city’s “main
of the city’s zoning ordinance that in February, and is in the early seen as an obvious outcome of new zoning code, but further transit corridor.”
change what is permitted on the stages of environmental review. approval of the Derry project.” amendments would be need- She added that she has received
former Cadillac site. But none of the legally required Acting City Attorney Dan Sie- ed to accommodate proposed “deserved criticism” for her
As a result, the city essentially public notices for the general gel said the notices were legally buildings taller than 50 feet, said vote. A
DERRY project was reviewed by multiple or not to sign the petition,”
Cadillac site ‘not rezoned’
continued from page 5 city commissions and the environ- said Jim Pollart, vice president
mental impact report was available of land acquisition and plan-
petitioners were used only “tem- for public review. ning for the Foster City-based With the Sept. 12 approval The permitted density for the
porarily” to gauge support for the Ms. Winkler and Ms. Duboc O’Brien Group . He noted that of the Derry project, the site was increased, meaning the
referendum. are running for re-election on the O’Brien Group and Derry Menlo Park City Council number of residences per acre
He said he’s unsure if he will a slate with Transportation family have run advertisements made changes to the general was increased from 18.5 to 40,
ask the outside petition gatherers Commissioner John Boyle. The in the Almanac, written letters to plan and to the zoning code and permitted building heights
to provide further help. He would three candidates oppose the the editors of local newspapers, that affect the neighboring were increased from 30 feet to
not identify the specific group referendum campaign, but their and asked volunteers to distrib- 1300 El Camino Real site, but 50 feet.
used to help gather signatures. opponents — Vincent Bressler, ute fliers in favor of the project. did not technically rezone the A proposed development for
Richard Cline and Heyward According to Chuck Bernstein, a property, according to Arlinda 1300 El Camino Real that has
‘Politically motivated’ Robinson — support it. member of Menlo Park Tomorrow, Heineck, the city’s community density equal to the Derry proj-
Council members Lee Duboc Andy Cohen, the only council people assisting the O’Brien Group development director. ect would be consistent with the
and Mickie Winkler have labeled member to vote against the project, are “harassing” residents trying The general plan and the general plan and zoning code.
the referendum campaign “politi- said he supports the referendum. to collect signatures in support of text of the zoning ordinance There is a current proposal
cally motivated,” citing a lack of The project is proposed by the referendum. In a letter to the section that applies to the site to build 134 apartments and
public opposition to the project the Foster City-based O’Brien Almanac, Mr. Bernstein said he — previously a Cadillac dealer- about 80,000 square feet of
until it went before the council in Group. The group is working has been confronted by supporters ship — were amended, but the commercial space on the site.
August. with the Derry family, which of the Derry project, and at one city’s zoning map has not been In the Sept. 27 Almanac article,
“Nobody stood up to contest owns the land. point, an argument escalated into changed, Ms. Heineck said. “Former Cadillac site rezoned,
[the Derry project], and to me, that “We’re doing our best to be a shouting match. She noted that a property too,” the statement that the
suggests it is politically motivated,” sure residents understand the Mr. Pollart said he had no com- is rezoned only if the zoning Cadillac site is rezoned is incor-
Ms. Winkler said. She noted the facts before they decide whether ment on Mr. Bernstein’s letter. map is changed. rect, according to Ms. Heineck.
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ARTIFACT vote to introduce the ordinance, was the wrong way for the town The original, 45-day emer- if it’s an urn in your backyard,
continued from page 5 the moratorium would expire to protect the artifacts. gency ordinance was enacted it’s still there, still in Atherton
before the ordinance would go “We will be moving, and our April 20, 2005, amid concerns for future generations.”
an artifact without a permit car- into effect, creating a regula- goal is to move those artifacts that a sizable three-tier fountain “Property has its duties as well
ries a fine of the appraised value tion-free window of opportu- to our new home,” said her was threatened by a prospective as its rights,” he said.
of the artifact, plus 25 percent. nity for anyone who wanted to husband Randy Lamb, a mem- owner’s development plans. The Ms. Jones’ official historic
The council approved the remove or destroy an artifact. ber of the town’s General Plan property’s impending sale lent inventory extensively docu-
ordinance unanimously after As with most historic preserva- Committee. urgency to a proposal to protect ments artifacts belonging to
removing a provision that would tion ordinances, opinions were Another resident suggested the the town’s historic artifacts that property owners who permitted
have required property owners divided about the effect of regula- town create a fund and use it to the council had been mulling her on their property. Artifact
to pay a $750 fee for permits. tions on private property rights. buy the historic artifacts, rather over for several months. owners also participated in sev-
Property owners shouldn’t be “I own three of the artifacts, than put the burden on property Ms. Oster ultimately pur- eral study meetings about the
financially burdened, council two of which were in complete owners, an idea Councilwoman chased the property, which is ordinance, Ms. Jones said.
members said. and total disrepair,” Atherton Kathy McKeithen said she is adjacent to her own, in order to Her study does not include
The ordinance may require resident Lisa Lamb said at the interested in pursuing. preserve the fountain. artifacts belonging to owners
some additional tweaking, but meeting. “There are not a lot of artifacts Phil Lively, president of the who refused to participate, such
council members said it need- She said she spent $5,000 left, and we must preserve and Lindenwood Homes Associa- as the three on the Lamb prop-
ed to be passed immediately apiece to restore two large urns, protect what we have left,” said tion, also spoke in favor of the erty, she said.
because a year-old moratorium and moved them from her front Marion Oster, president of the ordinance. However, the ordinance applies
protecting the artifacts is due to yard to her backyard for safety. Atherton Heritage Association, “Sometimes, you have a situ- to all artifacts in Atherton that
expire October 19. She said the ordinance would who spoke in favor of the ordi- ation where you as an owner meet certain historic standards,
Councilman Alan Carlson take away personal property nance. “Once an artifact is moved, have a public trust,” said not just the three dozen that Ms.
said that if the council didn’t from Atherton residents, and it’s gone. It’s lost its value.” Councilman Jim Janz. “Even Jones documented. A
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FOOTHILL COLLEGE
Invites you to join us at our guest location at
Swimmers laud pool programs
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)
2575 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park [phone]
(Just Minutes from either Foothill Expwy or 280)
after first summer season
A SIX-WEEK
By David Boyce ■ BURGESS POOL lion publicly funded aquatics INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL
Almanac Staff Writer facility. But they also praised his
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fter the first summer of Check AlmanacNews.com operation.
PLANNING CLASS
operation, swimmers asked for news updates “All I’ve heard is that the pro-
to rate their experiences grams are better than they ever
at the new Burgess Park public were,” Mr. Cohen said. “But I’m
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. It is better to register now, but you
pools in Menlo Park are giving also a little concerned ... that
may also register the first evening of class on Oct. 11th. (Class #254). The cost
high marks to the facility, which Menlo Park gets full advantage
is $65. No prior financial knowledge is required. To register call [phone],
is managed by the private firm of a $7 million facility.”
or go online, www.shortcourses.fhda.edu (in the Financial Planning section).
Menlo Swim and Sport LLC. Mr. Cohen added that he
Of the approximately 445 swim- didn’t like Mr. Sheeper’s prac- “Outstanding Course!”
mers who filled out the question- tice of charging an entry fee to
naire that was administered and parents who just want to watch “I don’t want to exaggerate, but I truly believe this course has
collected by Menlo Swim and their kids during the open-swim improved my life and my financial well-being. The instructors
Sport, 88 percent said their expec- program. Sheeper defended the
had an outstanding command of the material and presented it
tations were met by the quality practice, saying that everybody
thoughtfully and with great humor & insight.”
of the programs and 71 percent has to pay because it’s too hard
agreed that the fees and programs to detect who might be swim-
Some of the Topics Are:
were competitive with facilities ming for free.
elsewhere. Resident Patti Fry complained $ THREE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFULLY BUILDING A
The positive results on the in a recent e-mail message to STOCK PORTFOLIO
questionnaire reflect the fact the council that the fees were $ THE BEST WAYS OF INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
that the staff “listened to the too high, and her message came
$ ANNUITIES, BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS
public” in creating a schedule up during the council meeting.
The Almanac/Marjan Sadoughi $ RETIREMENT STRATEGIES & PLANNING
of swim programs, said Menlo The positive response reflects Mayor Nicholas Jellins sug-
Swim and Sport director Tim the fact that the staff “listened to gested a survey by city staff to $ ACHIEVING TAX-FREE INCOME
Sheeper. To accommodate the the public” in creating a schedule of compare fees with public pools $ PROTECTING WEALTH & ASSETS IN TROUBLED TIMES
public’s requests, the schedule swim programs, said Menlo Swim in other cities. $ MANAGING YOUR MONEY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
was changed several times in the and Sport director Tim Sheeper. Mr. Sheeper defended his rates,
$ TAX-DEFERRED SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
first week alone, he said. and said he’s “not operating a
$ WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW & FINANCIAL PLANNING
Mr. Sheeper summarized the normal city pool” that’s open
results in a Sept. 26 report to the At the meeting, Ms. Fergusson between Memorial Day and $ HOW TO CHOOSE A TOP-NOTCH ADVISOR
five-member City Council and and Mr. Cohen again knocked Labor Day. This pool, he said, is $ TURNING THE MOST COMMON FINANCIAL MISTAKES INTO PROFIT
received general approval from the hurry-up nature of last open year round and offers 80 $ IRAs: WHAT WALL STREET WON’T TELL YOU
council members, including both February’s no-bid, no-rent lease hours of lap swimming a week
$ ECONOMIC HEDGING & ASSET ALLOCATION
Kelly Fergusson and Andy Cohen, agreement with Menlo Swim — about twice as much as public
$ INCREASING INCOME: WHICH CDs OR T-BILLS ARE SUPERIOR
both of whom had opposed the and Sport, reached one month pools in neighboring communi-
way in which pool operations were after Mr. Sheeper proposed that ties. It’s run on a “country club $ AND MUCH, MUCH MORE INCLUDING ROLLOVERS
turned over to a private company. he could operate the $6.8 mil- model,” he added.
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Steve Lewis is President of Lewis & Mathews Investment
Goodbye planned for old school buildings Management, Inc., which is a personal financial advisory firm in
Menlo Park. He teaches investment courses for various colleges
and institutions in the area. He is a financial author and has
The town of Portola Valley has can accomplish on their behalf,” appeared on national radio and television. He is a past officer
■ BRIEFS and has served as a board member of the S. C. International
scheduled a public goodbye cer- she said in a press release.
Association of Financial Planners. He has served on the National
emony at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, The Historic Schoolhouse is
Check AlmanacNews.com Academy Advisory Board of IAFP and is a member of the Palo
October 12, at the Town Center located in Town Center, 765 Alto Financial Planning Forum. Among others, he has written for
for news updates
to mark the coming destruction Portola Road. For information, Money Magazine and Dow Jones’ Barron’s.
of the 1950s-era Portola Valley call Sen. Speier’s San Mateo
Steve Lewis has taught over 30,000 Northern
School to make way for a new little,” Mr. Toben said. district office at 340-8840.
complex of buildings and play- Californians his money managing techniques
ing fields. Sen. Speier town hall Public hearing on
TAXES • FINANCIAL PLANNING • REAL ESTATE
The school buildings, which
meet in Portola Valley Coyote Point plan STOCKS • MUTUAL FUNDS • TRUSTS
for most of the past 30 years
have served as the town’s gov- State Sen. Jackie Speier is Anyone with opinions of SOME COMMENTS FROM PAST CLASS MEMBERS:
ernmental and community cen- holding a town hall meeting in the future of the Coyote Point “This course has been excellent, very informative and enlightening.”
ter, are set to be torn down in Portola Valley’s Historic School- Recreation Area in San Mateo is “...Very objective in presentation of material...”
November, said Mayor Steve house on Saturday, Oct. 14, from invited to speak at a public hear- “Opened up a vast field unexpectedly.”
Toben in an e-mail message. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ing to be held by the San Mateo “I have looked forward to each class like opening a new package each week.”
The plan for the day includes Sen. Speier, who is forced out County Parks and Recreation
“The course exceeded my expectations.”
a gathering of former students, of office by term limits, is hold- Commission on Thursday, Oct.
“...I personally benefited a great deal from the subject covered.”
parents of former students and ing eight town hall meetings in 5, at 2:30 p.m., in the Board
“... A very helpful, well thought out, well presented course. I have
former school staff on the lawn her Senate district before she of Supervisors Chambers at
recommended it to many people.”
west of the multi-use room to leaves office Nov. 30. She said 400 County Center, corner of
share memories of Portola Val- she wants to make sure her con- Hamilton Avenue and Bradford “Well done, informative, stimulating.”
ley School and note its passing. stituents understand how their Street, in Redwood City. “Terrific! Loved the course.”
Refreshments will be served. elected officials can help them. The commission will be “Y our ability to take subject matter to which I have never been exposed and
The opening of a time capsule “Whether it’s problems they reviewing an updated version make it understandable commands my highest respect.”
said to be buried on the grounds may have with the Department of the draft master plan for the “This course has been excellent in motivating me to understand the major
in 1968 was to have been a of Motor Vehicles, to unfair or park. The plan can be viewed tools and techniques to use.”
highlight of the ceremony, but illegal actions on the part of at www.parks.net under “Park “Extremely informative.”
the container and it original landlords or service businesses, Planning,” or at the county
contents have apparently suc- or finding a lost tax refund, we parks department office on the THIS IS THE ONLY AD THAT WILL APPEAR FOR THIS
cumbed to the ravages of time. are here to help and more people fourth floor of the county office COURSE. PLEASE CUT OUT AND BRING TO CLASS
“It’s corroded and contains should take advantage of what we building, 455 County Center. (This space donated to Foothill College. Not paid with tax dollars.)
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Trustees examine options for
said he could live with anything. One dad described Laurel as “an
“How small is too small?” enchanted forest” where K-2 chil-
asked a mother who questioned dren grow and flourish because
reorganizing elementary schools
the option of Laurel being a K- the school and staff work well in
5 school with students spread addressing needs of the students.
across six grade levels. Another suggestion was to
■ The board seeks more ■ MP SCHOOLS Total enrollment in grades K-5 is Changes in attendance bound- move the recently completed
information before an projected to reach 1,800 by 2015. aries could lead to concerns over district office and the proposed
Check AlmanacNews.com Superintendent Ranella plans to the safety of young children Educational Resource Center
Oct. 25 meeting, when a
for news updates present more information from crossing El Camino Real to get off the Encinal campus to leased
decision could be made. consultants and staff at the Oct. to schools east of El Camino, facilities to provide more space
and 5. Both Encinal and Oak 25 board meeting. There will be another mother said. for school needs.
By Marjorie Mader
Knoll would be K-5 schools time for community comment at “The density at Oak Knoll Additional information to be
Almanac Staff Writer
under this option. that meeting before any decision School could be reduced. It gathered before the Oct. 25 meet-
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rustees of the Menlo Park Before making a decision, the is made. seems like twice the number ing will include: a report from
City School District are board is seeking more informa- “We heard loudly and clearly of kids now than when I went teachers about the optimal sizes of
asking for more informa- tion on the feasibility and costs, from the community last spring there,” said an Oak Knoll alum- grade levels, an enrollment study
tion before making a decision and wants updated enrollment that Hillview must be retained as nus living near the school. in relation to the size of the three
about reorganizing its elemen- projections. a district middle school” for all One mother spoke up in favor campuses, operational options for
tary schools as part of a plan for Changing grade configura- sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grad- of introducing programs, such each of the two options being
dealing with rising enrollment. tions could necessitate changing ers, he said. as a foreign language immersion studied, review of school atten-
The school board met Sept. 27 attendance boundaries to shift The board plans to decide how program, at Encinal to attract dance areas and boundaries, and
and plans another special meeting some students from the Oak to upgrade and expand Hillview families from the other parts of the issue of students crossing El
Oct. 25, when it will hear from the Knoll attendance area to Enci- Middle School after it decides the district to help Encinal grow. Camino.
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public, discuss the options, and the capacity and grade levels at
possibly make a decision. the elementary schools. Atherton man unveils ‘shop’
The board is focusing on two Changing grade
options: Big turnout
■ Make all three elementary configurations could Some 150 parents, mostly for public in Menlo Park
schools — Laurel, Encinal and necessitate changing from the Laurel and Encinal
Oak Knoll — K-5 schools. Cur- attendance area, came to Encinal ■ The work space has opportunities opened last week-
attendance boundaries.
rently, Laurel serves kindergart- School on Sept. 27 for the special industrial-grade tools end in Menlo Park at the Tech-
ners through second-graders on board meeting, where Mr. Ranel- Shop, a new 15,000-square-foot
for public use, with
the east side of the district. These nal. Another decision would be la gave a detailed Power Point work space with classrooms,
instruction to boot.
student go on to Encinal for determining which students, presentation on reconfiguration teachers, materials and indus-
grades 3-5. Oak Knoll is a K-5 living east of El Camino, would of the elementary schools. trial-grade equipment for the use
By David Boyce
school, serving students west of El go to Laurel or Encinal if both About 30 of the parents raised of hobbyists, inventors, artists
Almanac Staff Writer
Camino Real. schools were K-5s or if Laurel questions. Their input is now on and anyone with a creative curi-
■ Make Laurel a K-3 school would become a K-3 school. the district’s Web site (mpcsd. With the demise of high- osity and an urge to play around
with its students moving to an “We’re pressing forward as it’s org) under the heading, “Recon- school shop classes in with mechanical, electrical or
expanded Encinal for grades 4 necessary to make these (con- figuration,” said board President California and elsewhere software engineering tools.
figuration) decisions before we can Laura Rich. and with the relocation of blue- The TechShop is located, appro-
■ INFORMATION move ahead with facility planning,” One parent said he and his wife collar jobs to Central America and priately enough, in the industrial
said Superintendent Ken Ranella. moved to Atherton and decided to South Asia, Californians born after zone of Menlo Park between U.S.
For more information, check the Enrollment is growing at a fast- remain in their home because they 1970 have little first-hand experi- 101 and the Bayfront Expressway
district Web site, www.mpcsc. er pace than projected. This fall were comfortable with the schools. ence with jobs in which sparks fly, in a one-story former office build-
org. An email to [email protected] the enrollment of 1,589 students He liked the idea of “grandfather- metal filings collect on work boots, ing at 120 Independence Drive.
goes to all five school board mem- in the three elementary schools is ing” current families in their and hands take on a grimy patina. “We’re very upset that we’re
bers and the superintendent.
7.5 percent higher than a year ago. respective attendance districts, but A remedy for such missed giving away manufacturing abil-
ity, development ability, to other
countries,” said TechShop co-
founder and Atherton resident
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ASTILLEJA CHOOL Ridge McGhee. “We want to give
people the capability to develop
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TechShop is currently a for-
[phone] • www.istp.org profit outfit with plans to become
a “hybrid” company by part-
nering with a yet-to-be-estab-
lished nonprofit foundation, Mr.
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lease is for 18 months, reflecting
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the pilot nature of the enterprise.
The membership-based com-
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pany will offer monthly passes
for $100 and yearly passes for
$1,200, he said.
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and plastic will be available for
purchase in a store inside the
building, and there will be an
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Middle School: Oct. 7 & Nov. 12 Why now? “There’s nowhere
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