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Stepping off college admissions treadmill By Barbara Wood Almanac Staff Writer

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han Healy, head of school at Menlo School in Atherton, asked those who came to hear a Nov. 15 discussion about college admissions to stand if their children had been experiencing “dangerous levels of sleep deprivation, non-ordinary difficulty with emotional regulation,” or had “dropped a class or activity they cared deeply about because it wouldn’t fit with their idea about what colleges want.” Much of the crowd stood. “If anyone in our child’s life came along and said they’d try to deprive them of health, vitality or happiness we’d fight like crazy, as parents, to prevent that,” he said. Instead, by hiring tutors, enrolling students in test prep courses, and hiring outside admissions counselors, “I think we’re complicit” in amplifying the stress, he said. Alluding to the old story that says a frog that would immediately jump out of boiling water won’t notice a gradual rise in temperature in time to escape death, Mr. Healy noted: “I don’t think it’s too much of an exaggeration to say that the frogs in our community are boiling, and it’s sad that some of them are dying.” Families seem to believe their children need to get into a selective elementary school in order to get into a selective middle school in order to get into a selective college “in order to end up with a selective life,” he said. “That’s as bizarre

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Panelists at the discussion of “Turning the Tide: Redefining the College Admissions Process,” were, from left, Harvard educator Richard Weissbourd, Challenge Success founder Denise Pope and New York Times columnist Frank Bruni.

as anything else, and yet nobody wants to get off the treadmill first,” he said. The panelists Mr. Healy was introducing, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni, Harvard educator Richard Weissbourd and Challenge Success founder Denise Pope, had some ideas about how to power off the treadmill. They were part of a Common Ground program called “Turning the Tide: Redefining the College Admissions Process.” Common Ground, a coalition of 31 local schools with 15,000 families, sponsored the program as part of its 15th anniversary celebration. Different definitions

Ms. Pope said somehow students

no longer seem to have the same Nearly 80 percent put achievement definitions of success that their or happiness first with only 20 percent choosing caring as most parents do. She says that when her organiza- important. “We are concerned about the tion asks parents how they define success for their children their messages that kids are getting from adults top answers are: about what mathappiness, fulfillment and a Speakers share ideas ters in life,” he said. good spouse. for redefining the Concerned Ask their children, and the college-entry process. enough that he authored a answer is quite different: “The first thing they report titled “Turning the Tide: say is money, and college and test Inspiring Concern for Others and scores and grades,” Ms. Pope said. the Common Good Through the Mr. Weissbourd said other stud- College Admissions Process.” The report, which has been ies have found the same thing. In one, 50,000 students were asked endorsed by officials from 120 to rank the importance of being colleges and universities, suggests a caring person, being a happy changes in the college admissions person and achieving success. process that could emphasize the

importance of caring for others while giving students who can’t afford tutors or counselors or expensive foreign community service projects a chance to get into competitive colleges. “You don’t really need to go to Costa Rica or Belize,” he said. Doing service with a group, not for a group, should be emphasized, he said. “It’s the quality of service” that should count, he said. Among the suggestions in the report are giving students who spend time working to help support their families or providing care for siblings or ill family members credit for that “service.” The report also suggests limiting the number of extra-curricular See ADMISSIONS, page 6

New clubhouse planned at Alpine Swim & Tennis Club By Dave Boyce Almanac Staff Writer

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t the Alpine Hills Swim & Tennis Club, the oncefamiliar stand of gigantic eucalyptus trees that for decades occupied the space between the club and Alpine Road is gone, cut down in late 2014 to remove the limb-dropping, highly flammable and non-native vegetation in the interest of public safety. The clubhouse, which dates to the 1950s, before Portola Valley was incorporated, may be the next to go. Portola Valley’s Architectural & Site Control Commission and the Planning Commission are considering a conceptual design to rebuild the clubhouse at 4139 Alpine Road, according to a staff

report that includes a project description by Monterey-based HGHB Architects. The new clubhouse, like the current one, would be two stories high, but larger by 3,700 square feet. The additional square-footage would augment the kitchen and administrative areas, and there would be an activities room with a hard floor for aerobics and floor exercises. There are no plans to increase membership, the report says, noting that “the impetus for this work is to provide better and more comfortable space for the membership while providing improved seismic and fire/life safety,” as well as access under the American’s with Disabilities Act. The small former roadhouse

and historic building near the club entrance, long the home of Windmill School, will be vacant after the school moves to 900 Portola Road. The conceptual design would have this building restored to its role as a venue for food and drink, including an outdoor dining area with a bar, fire pit, water fountain and seating, the report says. (After the end of Prohibition, the area around the Mangini roadhouse served as spot for picnics until the club moved there in 1957. For a time in 1964, the roadhouse served as town hall, according to town documents.) The new design would address vehicle traffic with a circular dropoff area at the club entrance, and add a total of 15 parking spaces.

Some concerns

The proposal gets a bit more scrutiny by town government because the club sits in the Alpine Road scenic corridor, one of two such corridors in town, the other being along Portola Road. Before approving an amendment to the club’s use permit, the Planning Commission must make six findings, including that the proposed use “will be in harmony” with the general plan. The corridor is important enough to warrant its own chapter in the general plan, the Alpine Scenic Corridor Plan, which says that, “in commercial areas, particular attention should be given to signs, lighting, parking and planting so as to provide the least possible intrusion on the natural feeling

of the corridor. ... Buildings and structures should be subservient to the natural landscape in design, material and color.” Staff notes that the new clubhouse would be a few inches higher than the rules allow and, with a 19-foot-high glass facade facing Alpine Road, there is potential for light spilling out into the night. The general plan places value on maintaining darkness in town so that the stars “may be readily seen at night.” The report notes that complaints about the club’s operation have been “very few,” adding that the town had received one public comment on the new proposal — concerning the proposed changes for the area outside the former roadhouse. A

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Panel: Stepping off college admissions treadmill ADMISSIONS

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activities students can put on an admissions application to three or four, and limiting the number of advanced placement classes students take to five or six. The report suggests schools should look at historic data about how well achievement tests such as the SATs predict whether students will succeed in their school, and then use that information to deemphasize, or eliminate, the use

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“The only way to stop an epidemic is by acting collectively,� Mr. Weissbourd said. “This is a way that schools and parents can really stand up.� Childhood is not a practice for adulthood, he said. “Adolescence is this incredible time. It’s this wonderful time in life and we are turning it into a treadmill.� The risk you’re taking by

choosing to step off the treadmill “is maybe ... our kids will get into a good state college and not a highly selective college.� The reality is, only about 4 percent of students go to a selective college and less than 1 percent go to a highly selective college, Mr. Weissbourd said. Mr. Bruni, the author of “Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be,� said parents and students put far too much emphasis on the value of getting into the most

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prestigious schools. Some companies, he said, are But taking a look at the biogra- now avoiding hiring the graduphies of successful people often ates of the most selective schools shows that what they have in “because they want people who common “is not diplomas from will work hard and humbly.� fancy schools,� Employers say, he said. he said, they Instead, he ‘The only way to stop “don’t want to said, the schools deal with that an epidemic is by that aren’t pressort of entitletigious often ment anymore.� acting collectively.’ aren’t even Ms. Pope said EDUCATOR RICHARD WEISSBOURD mentioned in a avoiding the biography. He treadmill is the used Ted Cruz, who went to Princ- parent’s choice. “If you want what’s eton University and Harvard Law best for your child, if you truly School, and Marco Rubio, who want them to be successful and attended a community college, the fulfilled ... you ultimately have the University of Florida and the Uni- power,� she said. versity of Miami School of Law, as an example. A good fit Both, he said, ended up “in the Look for schools that are a good same place,� the U.S. Senate, Mr. fit for a child and that they know Cruz representing Texas and Mr. they “have a pretty good chance of Rubio, Florida. getting into,� she said, and “things get calm.� “You shouldn’t have a school Good at getting in Mr. Bruni said that as a visiting on your list that you’re not really instructor at Princeton University excited about,� she said. Give your he had students whose classroom children the message that “in our work was not as good as the house, we value well-being more essays they wrote to get into the than status and (school bumper) class. “They are good at getting stickers.� What’s really important, she into things,� he said, but seem to believe “you rally your energy to get said, is to “create human beings through the door and what happens who will serve to create a better world.� A in the room matters much less.�

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A preliminary hearing date and an opportunity to enter a plea are ahead for Menlo Park resident Julio Edgardo Ortiz, 36, a former basketball coach at local elementary schools who is accused of sexual activity with boys. San Mateo County prosecutors added more charges on Nov. 21, and a judge increased the bail for Mr. Ortiz — who is in custody — to $4 million, up from $1.5 million. Mr. Ortiz coached at Selby Lane School in Atherton and Clifford School in Redwood City, deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said. He also volunteered as a coach for the Sheriff’s Activities League, they said. Prosecutors charged Mr. Ortiz in October 2015 with 16 counts of illicit contact, but when two more boys came forward, prosecutors increased the charges to 25 counts, Chief Deputy District Attorney Karen Guidotti said. When another boy recently reported illicit contact with Mr. Ortiz, county prosecutors charged him with a total of 35 sex acts with four minors with whom he had regular access, according to District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.

The charges include three counts in which Mr. Ortiz used force or the threat of force, prosecutors said. The judge granted the prosecutors’ request to consolidate the charges related to all four boys into one case, Ms. Guidotti said. The court assigned Mr. Ortiz an attorney from the county’s private defender program and set his bail at $4 million, prosecutors said. A sentence of life in prison is now a possibility for Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Wagstaffe said. His next scheduled appearance in court is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, to enter a plea and set a date for a preliminary hearing. Mr. Ortiz was originally arrested late one night in September 2015 at a rest stop overlooking Interstate 280 in an incident involving a 14-year-old boy. Two California Highway Patrol officers on patrol entered the rest stop and were checking out a vehicle when they observed the alleged sexual activities, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office said. The charges in that incident include misdemeanor drunken driving and driving on a suspended license, prosecutors said.

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REAL ESTATE Q&A by Monica Corman

Should I Rent or Buy? Dear Monica: My family and I moved here last year from another state and quickly found a rental in a good area and school district for our two children. The place is too small for us and now we are deciding whether to move to a larger rental or whether we should try to buy with interest rates still low. What is your advice? Maria D.

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After residents of this unincorporated Menlo Oaks neighborhood complained their namesake trees were being destroyed by developers, San Mateo County adopted more stringent tree protection regulations.

County enhances protection for ‘significant’ trees By Barbara Wood Almanac Staff Writer

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an Mateo County has beefed up its tree protection regulations after residents of Menlo Oaks, in unincorporated Menlo Park, complained that their namesake oak trees were falling prey to development at an alarming rate. The new rules went into effect Nov. 17 after being approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors in September and October. Steve Monowitz, the county’s community development director, said the new rules will “increase protection of heritage trees and significant trees� in unincorporated areas of the county. He said the county is actually working on a complete overhaul of its tree regulations, first adopted in 1977, but Menlo Oaks residents had asked for something to be done quickly to stop trees from disappearing from their neighborhood before its character was destroyed. The rules affect all trees defined by the county as significant or larger, which in most zones is anything 38-inches-or-more in circumference at 4.5 feet above ground.

Any development that could affect trees of “significant� size or larger may be required to have a tree-protection plan. Tree protection zones must be established and maintained throughout construction. Any activity that requires tree roots to be cut requires the presence of an arborist. No construction will be allowed without the tree protection plan in place. Fines for illegally taking out trees have been increased to $2,500 for the first significant tree and $5,000 for the first heritage tree. (Heritage tree sizes vary by tree species, but a valley oak that measures more than 48 inches around at 4.5 feet above the ground qualifies, as does a redwood of more than 72 inches around at that height east of Skyline Boulevard or 84 inches around west of Skyline.) Fines rise to $7,500 for illegally removing a second heritage tree and $10,000 for each additional heritage tree. Fines for illegal significant tree removal are half the amount of heritage tree fines. When the supervisors discussed the proposed law in September, Supervisor Carol Groom said she’d like the fines to be even

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larger. “This is a good start,� she said. The county will hire its own arborist, to be shared between the parks and planning departments, County Manager John Maltbie said. Most of the residents at the meeting cheered the changes. “Thank you so much,� said Menlo Oaks resident Janet Weisman Goff. “We feel a glimmer of hope that maybe we will retain our tree canopy in Menlo Oaks.� But new resident Suzanne O’Brien said she saw the rules as “government intervention in private property� that “seem to run the risk of putting undue burden on homeowners who are merely trying to protect the health of the tree.� Supervisor Don Horsley said there are multiple reasons to defend trees. “We’re not doing this to protect the trees because it makes a few people happy,� he said. Trees fight greenhouse gases, he noted. He asked the planning department to work with the Sheriff’s Office to respond to complaints of illegal tree work when planners aren’t working. At tinyurl.com/SMCo-Trees you can download the new regulations and staff report. A

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Menlo-Atherton wins CCS championship game, 17-0 By Glenn Reeves

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alk about saving your best football for last, about saving your best for the most important games of the season. That’s what the Menlo-Atherton defense did once it arrived deep in the playoffs. The Bears completely shut down Milpitas in a 17-0 victory Friday night, Nov. 25, in the Central Coast Section Open Division I championship game at

Independence High in San Jose. And that performance came on the heels of a 21-0 win over Bellarmine in the semifinals. M-A has not allowed any team to score in 10 quarters. Wilcox was the last to score: in the second quarter of the first round of the CCS playoffs. “To do it against traditional power programs like Bellarmine and Milpitas is really something,”

M-A defensive coordinator Drew Ryan said. “Our guys paid attention to detail and locked into our game plan. We were able to take away certain players. Going in I thought personnel-wise we could match up well with these teams.” Milpitas shut down the M-A offense for much of the game, as well — the 17 points the Bears scored was a season low — but not on every play. Jordan Mims broke a 76-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to give the Bears the lead, and a 72-yarder in the fourth

West Bay Sanitary District Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District Board of the West Bay Sanitary District will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room located at 500 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to consider a proposed increase in some of the existing residential customer rates for year 2017 effective April 1, 2017 for the collection of waste/recyclable materials in the West Bay Sanitary District for 2017. The need for this increase was discussed by the District Board at the October 26, 2016 Board meeting. The staff report for this matter is available at the District Office located at 500 Laurel Street, Menlo Park or online at www.westbaysanitary.org

quarter that served as the coup losses. In winning a CCS Open Division championship the Bears d’grace. “I truly believe we have the advance to the state playoffs. “A lot of teams get down on each best running back in the CCS in Jordan Mims,” M-A quarterback other when they start the seaAajon Johnson said. “He’s special, son 0-2,’’ Menlo-Atherton coach can do anything. He can run Adhir Ravipati said. This is Raviparoutes, although ti’s second year you don’t see as head coach. him do that The Bears advance The team startmuch for us.” to the state playoffs. ed 0-3 in 2015 Mims went and had its seainto Friday’s game with 1,724 yards rushing son end in the first round of the on the season. And primarily CCS playoffs. “Last year we played almost because of the prolific pace he set, M-A, which has scored 40 points all sophomores and juniors,’’ or more six times this season, has Ravipati said. “I’m so proud of been known more for its offense. the growth we’ve gone through Until the last two weeks, that is, together. We hit rock bottom and the most important two weeks of then built ourselves back up. “Today, all the credit goes to the season. “Our defense has gotten stron- the defensive coaches who did a ger and stronger each week,” said great job of scheming, and to the M-A middle linebacker Christian players who cut out the mental Wiseman. “It’s like trying to mistakes and did a great job of perfect something. The last two executing. “And Jordan Mims, once he hits games it was amazing to get two shutouts. Like all the preparation a crease he’s gone.’’ The regional championship and hard work is really paying off. It’s real tangible when you see games will be played Dec. 9 or 10 at 7:30 p.m. at a site to be deterzeroes on the scoreboard.” The season is not yet over for mined. The brackets are schedM-A, which won its 11th in a row uled to be released on Sunday, after starting the season with two Dec. 4, in the afternoon. A

WHAT ARE THE NEW RATES: Approximately fifty-five percent (55%) of residential service containers are a 32 gallon size. The new proposed rates for 2017 for a 32 gallon container would increase from $37.60 per month to $40.23 per month, a $2.63 per month increase. Beginning in 2018 residential customers retaining a 20 gallon container will be billed at the same rate as those with a 32 gallon container in an effort to fully reflect the cost of service. Currently, the 20 and 32 gallon cans are priced below the cost-of-service level. The District will be restructuring pricing, over time, so that a transition is made whereby the smaller cans will support the cost of collection and disposal. The following table shows the current rates and the proposed rates for West Bay Sanitary District Franchised Customers to be effective beginning April 1, 2017.

Proposed Maximum Solid Waste Rates for 2017 Customer Service Level

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$23.30 $37.60 $73.70 $110.00

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At this hearing, the Board of Directors will consider public comment as well as written protests by ratepayers regarding the proposed increase in collection rates. If you would like additional information on the proposed rates, please call the District at 650-321-0384. Any person interested, including all solid waste/recycling collection customers of the West Bay Sanitary District, may appear at the public hearing and be heard on any matter related to the proposed increase in rates. West Bay Sanitary District Board of Directors San Mateo County, California

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/s/ Phil Scott District Manager Dated: October 26, 2016

Photo by John Novitsky

Friends and champions Woodside teenagers Jake Lange and Natalie Novitsky celebrated becoming Central Coast Section cross country champions at the Crystal Springs Cross Country Course in Belmont on Nov. 12. They have known each other since preschool at Woodside School, and reunited as seniors to compete for their respective high schools in the final CCS event. Lange attends Nueva School; Novitsky goes to Sacred Heart Preparatory. He won Division V Boys with a time of 15:47. She won Division IV Girls in 17:42.8. Both went on to run in the California Interscholastic Federation state cross country championships on Nov. 26 in Fresno, where Lange placed seventh and Novitsky, 19th. Lange’s younger sister, Jenna, ran on the Nueva girls’ team that placed third at the CIF state meet.

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Laurel students celebrate school’s national award

Photo by Michael Rothstein/Laurel parent

Left: Student check out the special treat they received as the school’s two campuses celebrated its National Blue Ribbon award. Right: Student from the Laurel School Upper Campus gather for a celebration of the school’s award.

John R. Schumacher October 9, 1921 – November 20, 2016 Mr. John R. Schumacher, war hero, inventor, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, left this world peacefully the morning of November 20, 2016 surrounded by family. John celebrated his 95th birthday this past October in Atherton, CA, where he was a resident for 63 years. In 1951 he met the love of his life, Roberta (Bobbie) Nevins. They were married January 2, 1953 and enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Born October 9, 1921 in Minneapolis to the late Bernice and Raymond Schumacher, John spent his childhood in several cities as his father worked for the Federal Reserve during the Great Depression. His intelligence and diligent work ethic resulted in a scholarship to Woodmere Academy in New York and subsequently to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he received degrees in both electrical engineering and chemical engineering in 1942. Later in life, John received advanced instruction in electronics from Harvard and MIT. John’s diligent personality combined with a strong love for his country led him to pursue a career in the military. In 1942, he enlisted in the Navy. He served at the Naval Research Laboratory and then became a radar officer on submarines. John subsequently served three tours on Gato-class submarines, the USS Shad, Trepang and Gato. On the Gato, he was stationed outside Tokyo harbor in 1945 and was one of the first US soldiers to enter Tokyo for peace agreements. His service during WWII resulted in the Bronze Star Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation and WW II Victory Medal. After the war, John returned to the Naval Research Laboratory and retired as a Commander in the Naval Reserve in 1958. John also enjoyed a long and successful career as an inventor and businessman. After receiving his pilot’s license at age 24, he worked for Texaco setting up refueling stations for Pan American Airlines throughout the Caribbean. While working for Texaco, he invented the first paint spray can and sold the rights to Sherwin-Williams. After moving to California in 1950, he started a construction company and invented a new type of kitchen countertop using a machine called Post-Forming (U.S. patented), which rounded straight sheets of Formica.

John also worked with and invented electronic techniques which led to the emergency broadcasting system CONELRAD. He created a high-tech insulation division to install insulation at the GE San Jose power plant. He also sold long-playing tape transports developed by AMPEX to hotels and country clubs. In the mid-1970s, John came up with the new concept of a “Wrap-Around Annuity” which allowed a depositor to defer paying taxes on savings accounts. A precursor to IRA and Keogh plans, American Guaranty Insurance Company grew to be a successful company staffed with 1,500 salespeople. In the 1980s, he became interested in geothermal energy. He drilled his own fields in Surprise Valley, California, and assisted the founders of Magma Power Company to raise funds for their geothermal plants. Now owned by Union Oil, Magma provides power to the San Francisco area. John was also civic minded, and worked with the USAID to establish a savings and loan program in Liberia and assisted the government in Sri Lanka to create a financial instrument to attract capital to the island country. Closer to home, he served on the Recreation Commission of Atherton. Most important of all of his achievements, John was a loving husband, incredible father, and doting grandfather. Bobbie and John were avid cruise-goers, traveling the world and cutting up the dance floor. At home, John tirelessly devoted his energy to growing the perfect tomato and canning the most delicious home-grown apricots. John never let his mind tire, constantly reading to improve his knowledge and engaging Bobbie in every conversational topic under the sun. John is survived by his wife Bobbie of 63 years, his four children, Bruce Werlhof and his wife Ada of Chico, CA., Sally Uhlmann and her husband Robert of Bozeman, MT. Nancy Schumacher and her husband Peter Rosenthal of Hewlett, NY. and Robert Schumacher and his wife Chris of Woodside, CA. He will be very much missed by his wife, children, 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, as well as those fortunate enough to have met him throughout his colorful life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Private services will be held.

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Students and staff gathered at Laurel School’s upper and lower campuses Nov. 21 to celebrate the school’s National Blue Ribbon School award. “The whole reason we earned the award is because we all work and learn so well together,” Principal Linda Creighton told the students. “Not all schools have such a collaborative spirit, where every individual feels responsible for the school’s successes, and every student knows she or he belongs here,” Ms. Creighton said. “Laurel School really is just like a family.” The Menlo Park City School District school serves kindergarten to second-grade students on its lower campus on Edge Road in Atherton and third- to fifth-grade students on its upper campus on Elliott Drive in Menlo Park. The students are “hard-working, kind, compassionate, and curious kids,” Ms. Creighton told them. “You stand up for what is right, use your life skills, and persevere in the face of challenges.” Each class went onstage to have a group portrait taken with their teacher and to receive a bag of candies in the school colors of blue

and white and bearing a National Blue Ribbon School seal on the bag. (There were even blueberries for those with allergies.) Ms. Creighton, Vice Principal Ellen Kraska, and district Superintendent Maurice Ghysels went to Washington, D.C., earlier in November to accept the award. Ms. Creighton thanked the school’s staff members for their hard work. “You amaze me every day with your dedication to Laurel School, your deep commitment to strong educational and social/emotional outcomes for every single student, and your devotion to continued improvement,” she said. “You accept, include, and more importantly believe in all students. You don’t just think that we are stronger because of our differences, you know it.” Each staff member received a National Blue Ribbon School pin. “You all have big dreams and aren’t afraid to pursue them,” Ms. Creighton told the staff and students. “You take pride in Laurel School as much as I do, and it shows.” See more photos at AlmanacNews.com.

Beverly Ann Beer May 31, 1936 - November 17, 2016 Menlo Park – Beverly Ann Beer, 80, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jim Beer; their children, John Beer and Rebecca Clay; their grandchildren, Megan Beer and Jesse Clay; their great-grandchildren, Althea and Maize Halverson; and her brother, Louis Rodgers. Born and raised in Centerville, IA, the daughter of John and Annie Rodgers, she moved to Menlo Park in 1973. Beverly attended Centerville High School, where in 1951 she met her husband, graduating in 1954. She first worked as a secretary for Look magazine, in Des Moines, IA. Jim and Beverly were married in 1955 and soon moved to Gary, Indiana, where she worked as a legal secretary. Before settling in the Bay Area, the couple moved often, living in Cincinatti, OH, Haysi, VA, and Greeley, CO. Beverly helped start her son’s Boy Scout troop in Virginia. She was an active member in the Woodside-Atherton Auxiliary for many years, helping to plan the Tally Ho (now Menlo Charity) Horse Show, supporting the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. She recently served on the Board of Directors for Makani Sands Condominiums in Lahaina, HI. She also served many volunteer roles within her churches, Bethany Lutheran and Christ the Victor, in Foster City. Most of all, Beverly loved spending time with family and friends. She loved cooking and entertaining in her home, especially for the Fourth of July. She was loved and will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 2 PM, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1095 Cloud Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bethany Lutheran Church or Hospice Foundation of America. PAID

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Woodside Elementary set to make tax decision but the parts of Woodside west of Philip Road, including part of Mountain Home Road, are in the measure to replace a $289 Portola Valley School District. Last year the board considered parcel tax expiring at the end of June 2017 will be putting a measure on the Novemon the agenda of the Woodside ber general election ballot to Elementary School District’s gov- extend the tax for eight years at the erning board when it meets on existing rate of $290, but decided Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wildcats to postpone action. Ms. Polito said Room of the school at 3195 Wood- the district gets about 63 percent of its operating budget from propside Road. Before the meeting, the school erty taxes and about 20 percent will honor Rudy W. Driscoll Jr., from an annual grant of close to $1.8 million a former school from the Woodboard member side School and school parThe district spends Foundation. ent who died about $21,000 per The district in June 2015 at spends approxithe age of 47. student. About 20 mately $21,000 The event starts at 3:30 p.m. in percent of its operating per student, she said, “which the school’s budget comes from allows for small amphitheater. private donations. class sizes, The board robust student meeting will support, and credentialed full start when the event is over. Superintendent Beth Polito said time staff in art, music, design, voters have previously approved transitional kindergarten and the four parcel tax measures, with library.� She said staff costs, including the first in 1984 and the fourth in 2009. The expiring parcel tax cur- annual salary increases given for rently generates about $300,000 longevity and training, plus penfor the district’s general fund, sion costs, tend to outstrip annual about 3 percent of the district’s increases in property taxes. In September, Ms. Polito said budget, she said. The board will consider a rec- the school, which serves students ommendation from a district from transitional kindergarten Parcel Tax Renewal Committee through eighth grade, had about about the amount and duration 400 students. The school also has of a possible ballot measure, Ms. a tuition-based preschool on its Polito said. Committee members grounds. The district’s budget for the curare Staci Cole, Jennifer Zweig, Chandler Evans, Emm Shaw and rent 2016-17 school year, approved Devon Kohler, the superintendent in June, projected $10.06 million in expected revenues and $10.05 said. The board earlier agreed to hold million in spending for the fiscal a special, all-mail election on April year, leaving a reserve of a little 4, 2017. The district’s costs to put over $880,000, or about twice the the measure on that ballot will be amount mandated by the state. The number of students at the about $20,000, she said. The district has also hired poll- school has fallen from 452 stuing and campaign consultants. A dents in the 2013-14 school year to June report from pollster Godbe this year’s 400 students, a drop of Research said a poll of 118 likely about 12 percent. During that time district voters showed only 52.2 the school’s property tax revenues percent, well below the 66.7 per- increased from $5.5 million in the cent needed, said they would likely 2013-14 fiscal year to a projected or definitely vote for a 12-year, $6.6 million in 2016-17, a 20 per$290 parcel tax with an exemption cent increase. During that time, the June for those 65 and older. The report said the poll, conducted by land- budget report says, salaries and line, cell phone and email, had a benefits increased from 79.9 perfairly high margin of error of plus cent of the budget in the 2013-14 fiscal year to a projected 84.3 or minus 8.73 percent. After those polled were told of percent in the 2016-17 year. A the district’s reasons for the parcel three-year budget forecasts that tax, the approval rate increased to amount increasing to 84.8 percent by 2018-19, including an annual 57 percent. In November, the school district state-mandated increase in retirehad 2,357 registered voters. The ment costs of about 2 percent each district’s boundaries include only year. This year’s budget includes five about half of the town of Woodside, most of it west of Interstate administrators — a superinten280. The Emerald Hills neighbor- dent, two principals, a business hood and parts of Canada Road east of I-280 are also in the district, See ELEMENTARY, page 17

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Story by Christina Tecson, administrative associate at the Ecumenical Hunger Program.

Gifts to the Almanac’s Holiday Fund benefit the Ecumenical Hunger Program and nine other community-service organizations.

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he Ecumenical Hunger Program has been helping people in the community for more than 40 years. David is one of the many people who credits EHP for playing a significant role in allowing him a fresh start after a difficult period in his life. Two years ago, David’s life looked very different from what it’s like today. He was referred to EHP by Our Common Grounds, a treatment program for adults with substance abuse and mental health issues. After serving some time in a San Mateo County jail, David came out with nothing. He needed everything from food and clothing to household essentials. David described the bleakness of his reality: “When I came out of jail, I only had shoes and a T-shirt. EHP treated my needs with personal attention.They pulled aside clothes in my size and provided me with food.” “For 10-months I received food and support from EHP, until I could get my feet on the ground. The staff at EHP was very nice, helpful, and extremely welcoming. They gave me some dignity, and made me feel important.” David, humbled by his

David and his fiancee, Melissa.

experienced, had a strong desire to give back to the community so he started volunteering at EHP. A carpenter by trade, his work ethic and problem-solving abilities enabled him to help in many areas at EHP, and he became a volunteer leader during the 2014 holiday season. “He was one of our regular volunteers around the holidays and was an amazing help,” EHP staff member LaKesha Roberts said. “He needed very little instruction and helped direct other volunteers.” David remembers his volunteer experience at EHP fondly: “I enjoyed the fact that I had the chance to give back because I was so fortunate to get help.” David is proud of what he has

accomplished during the past two years and his life is on a better path. He is proud to say that for the first time in his life, he has been employed with the same company for an entire year and is a model employee. “I’m the first one there and last one to leave,” he said. He is 2.5 years into recovery, has purchased a new car, lives in a house in San Francisco, has welcomed a new baby, and is engaged to be married. David has been able to turn his life completely around. He never imagined that he would ever be an active member of the volunteer community, a dedicated father and soon to be husband to an amazing and supportive woman. David is extremely grateful to EHP for being an integral part of the turnaround that his life has taken: “EHP was a big part of that,” he said. “I don’t know where I would be without them.” Email info@ehpcares.org or call (650) 323-7781 for more information. The address is: Ecumenical Hunger Program, 2411 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303.

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hari came to StarVista’s on-campus program when she was in the eighth grade. While she had a terrific GPA and never posed problems in class, her homeroom teacher referred her because he was concerned about Shari’s “invisibility.” In his referral to StarVista, her teacher said: “Shari’s grades show a strong student. But I’m worried Shari isn’t getting the support she needs to achieve these grades. She’s all but invisible in school and sometimes falls asleep at her desk. I don’t know if she is depressed. Whatever the case,

Q HOLI DAY F U N D Gifts to the Almanac’s Holiday Fund benefit StarVista and nine other community-service organizations.

she needs someone to talk to. I don’t know how to draw her out and need your help.” Shari’s StarVista counselor worked with her every week, at first talking about “safe” topics like her favorite foods, favorite places to go and slowly advancing into topics like how things were going at home and with friends. Shari’s “shyness” manifested itself in consequential ways at school. She had trouble setting limits with friends

at school and she could not ask for help meeting her academic/learning needs. By the end of the year — after working with her StarVista counselor for four months — Shari finally felt safe enough to disclose her feelings of being suicidal. It was a good sign that Shari was reaching out to adults, seeking support. It was particularly important because she had a plan that was imminent. Fortunately, the StarVista counselor was able to work with Shari’s parents and gather their support. To ensure Shari would have the support she needed, the See STARVISTA, page 17

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LifeMoves Provides shelter/housing and supportive services across 18 sites in Silicon Valley and the Peninsula. Serves thousands of homeless families and individuals annually on their path back to permanent housing and self-sufficiency.

Project Read Provides free literacy services to adults in the Menlo Park area. Trained volunteers work one-on-one to help adults improve reading, writing and English language skills so they can function more effectively at home, at work and in the community. Basic English classes, weekly conversation clubs and volunteer-led computer enrichment are also offered.

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Provides primary medical and preventive health care for all ages at its clinic in East Palo Alto. Of the more than 17,000 registered patients, most are low-income and uninsured and live in the ethnically diverse East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, and North Fair Oaks areas.

Sequoia Adult School Scholars Sequoia Adult School Scholars (SASS) empowers lowincome adults by providing them with financial support, tutoring, and other assistance so they can continue their education, get higher paying jobs, and serve as role models and advocates for their children.

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Serves hundreds of hot meals six days a week to people in need who walk through the doors. Funded by voluntary contributions and community grants, St. Anthony’s is the largest dining room for the needy between San Francisco and San Jose. It also offers take-home bags of food, as well as emergency food and clothing assistance.

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StarVista Serves more than 32,000 people throughout San Mateo County, including children, young people, families with counseling, prevention, early intervention, education, and residential programs. StarVista also provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services including a 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, an alcohol and drug helpline, and a parent support hotline.

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The Class Guide is published quarterly by the Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac and the Mountain View Voice.

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t’s finally beginning to look a lot like winter in the Bay Area — or at least as wintry as it gets in this neck of the woods. As the North Pole makes its annual tilt away from the sun and the days get increasingly shorter, avoid the urge to hibernate and sign up for a class to remind yourself that just because it’s dark outside, it doesn’t mean the day is over! Perhaps you’d like to sign up for dancing lessons or take some fitness classes to work off all that pie you ate for Thanksgiving. No matter what you’re looking for, this guide has you covered. Dance Brazivedas

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53 Shorebreeze Court, East Palo Alto, 650-644-7343, brazivedas.com Brazivedas offers classes in Brazilian dance, music and martial arts for all ages and experience levels. Classes are held at several venues including Mitchell Park Community Center, Stanford University campus and a home studio in East Palo Alto.

DanceVisions Cubberley Community Center, L-3, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-324-8751, info@dancevisions.com, dancevisions.org DanceVisions, a nonprofit community dance project, serves dancers of all ages and abilities. Types of dances taught range from modern to hip-hop, jazz, Middle Eastern belly dancing, ballet, and tap.

Zohar School of Dance & Company Cubberley Community Center, L-4, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-494-8221, zohardance@gmail. com, zohardancecompany.org With roots going back to 1979, Zohar School of Dance holds a range of adult dance classes in jazz, contemporary, modern, ballet, musical theater and tap. Though mainly an adult studio, Zohar also welcomes younger students.

Health & Fitness Brad Lozares Golf Shop 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, 650-856-0881, bradlozaresgolfshop.com Group and private lessons — teaching golf skills, rules and etiquette — are available for juniors and adults at any level of experience.

SoulCycle 600 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 650-784-7510 soulpaloalto@soul-cycle.com soul-cycle.com/studios/palo/28 SoulCycle combines inspirational coaching, high-energy music, indoor cycling, choreography and more to create an enjoyable,

full-body workout. Riders of all fitness levels and as young as age 12 can participate in a variety of classes.

Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto Cubberley Community Center, M-4, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-327-9350, mjchan@ ttopa.com, ttopa.com At Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto, established in 1973, students learn the classical Yang Style Taijiquan Slow Form style of tai chi. Beginning classes start monthly.

Uforia Studios 819 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-329-8794, uforiastudios.com Uforia Studios offers exercise classes incorporating dance (Hip Hop Club), spin (Revolutions and Ucycle) and conditioning (Grit).

Language Berlitz Learning Center 159 Homer Ave., Palo Alto 650-617-0720, berlitz.us/paloalto/ Berlitz provides adult and youth language instruction in Spanish, German, French, English and other languages. Private lessons, tutoring, testing services and cultural agility training for businesses are also available.

German-American School of Palo Alto GAIS Campus, 475 Pope St., Menlo Park, (650) 520-3646 contact@ gaspa-ca.org, www.gaspa-ca.org Started in 1960, the GermanAmerican School of Palo Alto (GASPA), a Saturday school, teaches immersive German language classes, which also cover culture and traditions. Sessions are available for all skill levels and students ages 3 to 18. No prior knowledge of German is required.

Language classes at the Palo Alto Adult School Palo Alto High School, Tower Building, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, 650-329-3752, adultschool@ pausd.org, paadultschool.org/class/ world-languages Classes are offered in Spanish,

French, Italian and Mandarin Chinese. The classes cover beginning and advanced skills and sometimes literature and arts.

Spanish-immersion after-school programs for kindergarteners with some Spanish experience.

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151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto, 650-2518500, istp@istp.org, istp.org International School of the Peninsula is an independent co-ed, bilingual immersion day school with two nursery-to-fifth-grade programs in French and Mandarin Chinese, as well as an international middle school program. Some of the programs offered include media and technology, music, gastronomy and athletics.

700 Alma St., Menlo Park, 650-3990505, member@homemade-cooking.com, homemade-cooking.com Homemade’s 10-week online program provides instruction in healthy cooking, wellness coaching and support from a caring community.

Lingling Yang Violin Studio Middlefield Road and East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, 650-4567648, linglingviolin.blogspot.com, linglingy@gmail.com This studio offers private violin instruction to children ages 7 and up and adults of all levels. Enrollment is offered year-round and auditions are required for intermediate and advanced violin players. Classes are taught by a classically trained violinist and experienced violin teacher whose students include award winners at violin competitions and members of PACO, CYS and ECYS.

Pacific Art League 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto, 650-3213891, info@pacificartleague.org, pacificartleague.org The classes and workshops at the Pacific Art League are a mix of recreational ongoing classes and serious foundational courses taught by local, professional artists. Instructors teach many mediums, including drawing, painting, watercolor, printmaking, digital art and more.

School Amigos de Palo Alto 1611 Stanford Ave., Palo Alto, 650493-4300, amigosdepaloalto.com Amigos de Palo Alto is a Spanishimmersion preschool for children 2 and a half years and older. Students are mix of native and new Spanish speakers, and the program combines reading, writing, art and play to develop a love of learning. Amigos also offers

Lydian Academy 815 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 650-321-0550, lydianacademy.com Lydian Academy is a middle and high school offering individualized instruction prepares students for college. Lessons include a mix of one-on-one teaching and group sessions. It offers also tutoring, after-school and summer school programs.

Sora International Preschool of Palo Alto 701 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, 650-493-7672, info@sorapreschool. com, sorapreschool.com Sora International Preschool is an English-Japanese bilingual preschool for children 3 to 6 years old. The school combines an early-childhood play experience, instruction in Japanese and English, and exposure to both cultures through traditional events.

For Everyone Avenidas 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto, 650-2895400, avenidas.org, Avenidas offers a plethora of classes, as well as lectures and workshops, for seniors focusing on topics such as general health, physical fitness, languages, humanities, computing, music and writing. Membership costs, fees and class descriptions are listed on the website.

Bay Area Friendship Circle 3921 Fabian Way, Suite A023, Palo Alto, 650-858-6990, bayareafc.org, info@BayAreaFC.org The Bay Area Friendship Circle offers programs for kids and teens with special needs ages 2 to 22 year round as well as winter and summer camps. Trained teen volunteers provide one-on-one friendship and support. This year’s winter camp will be held from Dec. 19 to Dec. 23. To register for programs or camp visit their website. Class Guides are published quarterly in the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice and the Almanac. Descriptions of classes offered in Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Portola Valley and Woodside are provided. Listings are free and subject to editing. Due to space constraints, classes held in the above cities are given priority. To inquire about submitting a listing for the next Class Guide, email Editorial Assistant Anna Medina at amedina@paweekly. com or call 650-223-6515. To place a paid advertisement in the Class Guide, call the display advertising department at 650-326-8210.

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School board meets again on parcel tax A discussion about the details of a parcel tax that could be placed on the March 7 ballot is the sole topic of a special meeting of the Menlo Park City School District’s governing board on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Hillview Middle School Performing Arts Center, located at Santa Cruz and Elder avenues in Menlo Park. Superintendent Maurice Ghysels said the board will examine options for the

amount of the parcel tax and how different tax amounts will affect reductions needed in the district’s budget and reserves. Draft language for a possible measure will also be up for discussion.` The topic is listed as a discussion item, not as an action item, meaning the board will not be voting on the tax that night. The school board will also look at the latest results from an online survey now underway in the district and hear

from a consultant from the Whitehurst/Mosher communications and strategy firm. At district.mpcsd.org, the district has posted videorecordings of its meetings and other information including an FAQ section with frequently asked questions and answers. Aw meeting is also scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, in the Hillview PAC. If the school board wants to put a measure on the March 7 ballot, it must take action by Dec. 9.

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StarVista counselor continued to work with her in the counseling program during the summer. Having the continuity in services has been invaluable. After the school year ended, Shari and her counselor worked on stabilization. They worked on her issues of depression and anxiety as these issues related to suicide. They also began to attend to Shari’s feelings of anxiety and talked about how she could advocate for her needs as she was transitioning into high school. Over the course of a year, Shari’s original presenting issue — self-advocacy — diminished. She learned how to engage her teachers, parents and friends to get her needs met. She has grown tremendously since beginning her work with StarVista’s counselor. Once seen as a mouse and often treated

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like a doormat, Shari now reveals a creative and assertive side — one that is confident in being herself and being seen as the strong young person she is. She continues to work with her StarVista counselor, exploring her concerns and strengths. She is able to achieve in school without chronic anxiety or stress and is a tremendous contributor to her classes and school community. Q Go to tinyurl.com/Vista1205 to see a video interview with Shari’s counselor. Q Go to Star-Vista.org for more information on StarVista.

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official and a director of special education — plus the full-time equivalents of 42.6 teachers and 12.7 other non-management employees. The three-year budget projection made in June did not include the parcel tax as revenue after its expiration date. The projection showed that the loss of the parcel tax revenue would still allow the district to maintain the state required reserve of 4 percent of the general fund budget, getting down to 4.35 percent in the 2018-19 school year if revenues do not increase or expenses are not cut. A

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Apropos of sourdough New baker for farmers’ market knows art, science of bread-making Story by Dave Boyce | Photos by Michelle Le

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n a tiny village in central France where Fiona Strouts’ parents now live, the arrival of the baker and his cargo of homemade bread tends to infuse the air with excitement, Ms. Strouts says. The villagers place their orders with the baker the night before and the loaves are baked through the night in a woodfired oven. After the baker delivers the bread the next day and the market closes, they celebrate the baker’s art with wine at the baker’s house, she says. Baking bread is an art and it is a science, says Ms. Strouts, and she would know. In addition to recently taking her post as the artisanal bread baker in residence at the Portola Valley farmers’ market on Thursday afternoons, Ms. Strouts is a post doctoral fellow in microbiology and immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Ms. Strouts is 34, a native of

Lyons, France. Growing up, she lived in both France and England, and for a while near Copenhagen. She attended junior high school in Los Altos, and has lived in Portola Valley for four and a half years. She has run a triathlon and was a bicycle racer, last racing in 2014, she says. Ms. Strouts’ debut at the farmers’ market was Nov. 17. Her initial plans include bringing around 50 loaves to the market each week in her transport of choice: a red Citroen Mehari, a practical vehicle and recognizable to the extent that it resembles a Volkswagen Thing. Her breads are made from California-grown wheat that she grinds herself with a stone mill outside her front door. California was once a “huge wheatgrowing state” and would ship wheat to England, she says. All her breads are sourdoughs and naturally leavened

using yeast from the environment. Her current bread menu includes Sonora field blend, sprouted Ethiopian blue tinge, dark chocolate sourdough, walnut and sprouted lentil-rye. (Eating a sprouted lentil is a transforming experience for reluctant fans of lentils. The taste goes from something like eating a dusty kernel of grain to that of a pea not long out of the pod. Sprouted lentils are moist, sweet like a pea and slightly crunchy — like a pea. This reporter was doing double takes to remind himself that he was eating lentil sprouts and not pea sprouts.) Ms. Strouts has been baking for about eight years, she says, and first learned from a London housemate. She did take one class at the San Francisco Baking Institute, mainly to learn how to scale up her production, she says. The previous bread baker for the Portola Valley farmers’ market, her friend Phil Reilly, focused less on local grains and more on ancient grains such as quinoa and kamut, Ms. Strouts says. “Local grains tend to be harder to bake bread with,” she says, “usually lower protein and less predictable year-to-year as grown on relatively small farms, which makes them more challenging and fun to work with.”

Science and bread Ms. Strouts has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Bristol in England, and a master’s degree in epidemiology and doctorate in infectious diseases from Imperial College London, she says.

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Fiona Strouts’ interests in microbial life straddle both of her professions: a baker of sourdough bread and a scientist studying microbiology and immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

At Stanford’s lab, she and her colleagues are trying to detect foreign microbes in human blood to answer a question not yet answered: “What does health look like?” One potential avenue is examining blood before and after teeth flossing, which disturbs bacteria in the mouth. She and her colleagues sequence the DNA of everything present in the blood sample, 99.9 percent of which will be human, and look for the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other microbes. Microbes are common residents of the human digestive tract, where they are willing and able participants in the digestion of coarse stone-milled flour, a substance that provides an ample supply of microbial fuel, she says in an email. There’s also a tie-in to what she is doing in the lab to understand the human microbiome, she says. Coarse f lour adds fiber,

Healthy eating is one of Fiona Strouts’ objectives in baking homemade bread — in this case, a loaf of sprouted lentil and rye.

something people in Western cultures have less of in their diets. Less fiber combined with a less diverse microbial community in their guts, when compared to people in more traditional cultures, has “negative implications” for Westerners’ overall health, she says. “With bread, I’m trying to create something delicious and healthy, and maybe even change people’s perception of brown bread,” she says. Bringing homemade bread to a farmers’ market also advances another of her objectives: cultivating and promoting the idea of getting together and creating a community, she says. Asked for a bit of advice to would-be bakers of their own bread, Ms. Strouts says she’s made a lot of inadvertent pizzas — bread that didn’t rise in the oven. “Even if you’re disappointed in how it looks, it’s still going to taste pretty good, she says. “Everything that sort of turns out bad, it’s a learning experience. I think you learn a lot more when things don’t work out than when they do.” At some point, she says, she shut all her recipe books. “When I made that switch, that’s when things started to work,” she says. A On the cover: To market, to market goes Fiona Strouts, leaving home with a tray of home-baked sourdough bread destined for the Portola Valley farmers’ market, held from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays at 765 Portola Road. (Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac.)

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Kiwanis Club opens its Christmas tree lot Santa’s elves, disguised as Menlo Park Kiwanis Club members, opened the club’s Christmas Tree lot the day after Thanksgiving. Once again beautiful Noble Fir trees will be delivered fresh from Oregon weekly, says club member Judy Horst. Wreaths and other holiday decorations are available, too. Located on the Stanford campus at the corner of Embarcadero Road and El Camino Real, across from Palo Alto High School, the lot will be open until Christmas from 2 to 8 p.m. daily and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends. The lot, an annual tradition, started as a club fundraiser 40 years ago, Ms. Horst said. It’s a key source of funding for the club’s charitable activities. The Kiwanis Club of Menlo

Model railroad show in Menlo The West Bay Model Railroad Association will hold its annual holiday show on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, with trains running on a new two-level layout at the Southern Pacific building at the Menlo Park train station, 1090 Merrill St. This year’s free event is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Caltrain’s holiday train will stop at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, allowing an extra half hour with the model trains after Caltrain leaves. For more information, call Lauren Mercer at 322-9335. Go to wbmrra.ning.com (the club’s website) to see photos of the layout.

Kiwanis Club Christmas tree lot Location: on the Stanford campus at the corner of Embarcadero Road and El Camino Real, across from Palo Alto High School Hours: open until Christmas from 2 to 8 p.m. daily and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends

Park, one of more than 16,000 clubs around the world, supports scholarships for MenloAtherton High School graduates, Kiwanis Special Games for physically challenged youth, Rebuilding Together, St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Hall, Tour de Cure of Diabetes, and Key Club of M-A High School. Go to MenloParkKiwanisClub.org for more information.

Bruce Wellings, past president of the Kiwanis Club, and son Mitchell are just two of the volunteers working at the Menlo Park Kiwanis Club’s Christmas tree lot. It’s a family tradition for them. The lot is located on the Stanford campus at Embarcadero Road and El Camino Real, across from Palo Alto High School.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Creating a sense of community Saturday, December 3, 2016 7:30–11:30 am Arrillaga Family Recreation Center 700 Alma St. Follow us at fb.me/menloparkevents

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Decorated with thousands of lights, the annual Caltrain Holiday Train will make its way down the Peninsula the first week in December, arriving for a 20-minute stop in Menlo Park at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. The glittering train will make nine stops over the weekend. At each stop, carolers and a Salvation Army brass band will join with visitors in holiday music. Santa and Mrs, Claus, plus Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer will get off the train to greet children and pose for pictures. The Salvation Army and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program will be at the station collecting new unwrapped toys for local children. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation is sponsoring the Holiday Train as it has for the past five years.

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MENLO PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Menlo Park, California is scheduled to review the following items: Architectural Control, Development Agreement, Tentative Map, Use Permit, Heritage Tree Removal Permits, Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Agreement, Final EIR/Greenheart Land Company/1300 El Camino Real (Station 1300): (YJOP[LJ[\YHS *VU[YVS 9L]PL^ MVY JVTWSPHUJL ^P[O :WLJPĂ„J 7SHU Z[HUKHYKZ HUK N\PKLSPULZ PUJS\KPUN KL[LYTPUH[PVU VM H 7\ISPJ )LULĂ„[ )VU\Z [V L_JLLK [OL )HZL SL]LS -(9 -SVVY (YLH 9H[PV Z[HUKHYKZ MVY H TP_LK \ZL KL]LSVWTLU[ JVUZPZ[PUN VM VɉJL YLZPKLU[PHS HUK JVTT\UP[` ZLY]PUN \ZLZ VU H HJYL ZP[L ^P[O H [V[HS VM HWWYV_PTH[LS` ZX\HYL MLL[ VM UVU YLZPKLU[PHS uses and 183 dwelling units; +L]LSVWTLU[ (NYLLTLU[ MVY [OL WYVQLJ[ ZWVUZVY [V ZLJ\YL ]LZ[LK YPNO[Z HUK MVY [OL *P[` [V ZLJ\YL W\ISPJ ILULĂ„[Z PUJS\KPUN H TPSSPVU JHZO JVU[YPI\[PVU HKKP[PVUHS HɈVYKHISL OV\ZPUN \UP[Z HUK H ZHSLZ [H_ N\HYHU[LL" ;LU[H[P]L 4HW [V TLYNL L_PZ[PUN WHYJLSZ HUK JYLH[L VUL WYP]H[L WHYJLS ^P[O H MV\Y \UP[ JVTTLYJPHS JVUKVTPUP\T HUK [^V W\ISPJ YPNO[ VM ^H` WHYJLSZ" KLKPJH[L H UL^ W\ISPJ Z[YLL[ L_[LUZPVU VM .HY^VVK >H`" HIHUKVU +LYY` 3HUL HUK H WVY[PVU VM [OL L_PZ[PUN .HY^VVK >H` YPNO[ VM ^H`" and abandon/dedicate public access and public utility easements; 4. 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Christmas Market features handcrafted pillows, quilts, jewelry, paper art, knit wraps and more. Festival of Trees silent auction. Merlot Notes sing from 1-2 p.m. Shops at the Guild will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Free. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Holiday Tree Lighting The city of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Holiday Tree Lighting with the Mayor. Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. Free. Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue & University Drive, Menlo Park. menlopark.org West Bay Model Railroad Association invites kids and adults to a show of model trains running on a new two-level layout. There will be models of passenger and freight trains from different eras of railroading. Open during Caltrain’s Holiday Train stop in Menlo Park on Sunday evening, Dec. 4. Hours: Dec. 3, 1-5 p.m.; Dec. 4, 1-8:30 p.m. Free. Model Railroad Building, 1090 Merrill St., Menlo Park. wbmrra.ning.com Wine tasting in Menlo Park “Taste of the Mountains,â€? a fundraiser to benefit the Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in downtown Menlo Park. Wineries from the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association will offer tastings at 11 shops in downtown Menlo Park, including Bow Wow Meow, Brogue, Ceci Wong and Cheeky Monkey Toys. Sponsors: Hampton Inn, Greenheart Land Company, Residence Inn, Oriental Carpet and the education foundation, which supports schools in the Menlo Park City School District. Go to tinyurl.com/taste306 for more information. Tickets are $49. Âś7ZDV WKH 1LJKW %HIRUH &KULVWPDV¡ is a holiday dance-theatre event based on the Clement C. Moore poem. Particularly suitable for small children, this show includes Santa and his magical sleigh, prancing reindeer, dancing mice and twirling toys, brought to life by a cast of over 80 children and adults. Dec. 4, 10 and 11, times vary. $15, child/senior; $25, adults. Woodside Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside. twasthenight.org Âś7KH 1XWFUDFNHU¡ Family-friendly performance features cast of 100 dancers including professional guest artists in the lead roles. Dec. 2, 4 p.m.; Dec. 4, 1 and 4 p.m. $22-$39. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City. foxrwc.com

Talks & Lectures $QJLH &RLUR LQ FRQYHUVDWLRQ ZLWK ORQJtime activist Cleve Jones, whose memoir deals with the AIDS crisis and the generation of gay men lost to it, and his activist work on labor, immigration and gay rights, which continues today. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. keplers.com *URZLQJ 8S ZLWK $'+' Glen Elliott, Ph.D., M.D., and his son Mark Elliott give overview of how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) evolves throughout childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, using their family’s experience. They will discuss coping strategies that may help diminish problems. Dec. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. CHC, 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto. &RPHGLDQ .DWK\ *ULIILQ will sign copies of her new book, “Kathy Griffin’s Celebrity Run-Ins: An A-Z Index.� Dec. 2, 7 p.m. $40, includes a copy of her new book and a glass of wine. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 0HGLFDUH :RUVKRS Sandra Karol leads two-hour workshop about Medicare plans. Repeats the first Saturday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Free. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. cityofpaloalto.org 1RYHOLVW :DUUHQ (OOLV LQ FRQYHUVDWLRQ ZLWK Robin Sloan about his new techno-thriller, “Normal.� It tells the story of futurist Adam Dearden who, after having a nervous breakdown in Rotterdam, is brought to a secluded recovery center in rural Oregon. As he finds himself caught between factions at Normal Head Research Station, strange events start to overtake even the people whose job it is to predict the future. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. $25, admits 1; includes book and drink. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. keplers.com

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who’ve died. Non-denominational service open to all. Dec. 1, 7-9 p.m. Free. Stanford Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. kara-grief.org Pajama Storytime Kids of all ages are invited to put on their pajamas and get ready for this evening storytime. No registration required. Wednesdays, ongoing, 7-7:30 p.m. Free. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. cityofpaloalto.org 3(13(; 6WDPS 6KRZ Family-friendly local show sponsored by Sequoia Stamp Club of Redwood City features 16 dealers and over 60 exhibits. Youth area with activities and free stamps for kids and beginners. The 500-lot silent auction ends at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Snack bar. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. penpex.org Storyteller John Weaver performs tales from the oral tradition; for elementary schoolers on up. Dec. 1, 4 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org

Art 3RUWROD $UW *DOOHU\ SUHVHQWV ´)UHVK Strokes,â€? a collection of new oil paintings by Menlo Park artist Alice Weil. Exhibit includes still life, garden and landscape paintings featuring bold, lush brushwork. Mondays-Saturdays, Dec. 1-31, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. portolaartgallery.com ([KLELW 6SHQFHU )LQFK¡V artistic practice investigates the intersection between lived visual experience and scientific research. Sept. 15-ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu

Health & Wellness 0LQGIXO 0HGLWDWLRQ DQG <RJD :LVGRP Stanford Bhakti Yoga Club invites the community to “Mindful Thursdays,� a series of sessions for Fall Quarter especially targeted at students navigating through the fast paced academic life. It encourages moment-bymoment awareness of thoughts, sensations and environs. Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Free. Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu 6WDQIRUG +HDOWK\ %UDLQ $JLQJ 6WXG\ Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is seeking individuals over the age of 70 to participate in dementia research. The study seeks those who are healthy — without memory issues or in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Disease or mild cognitive impairment. Those interested in participating can call 650-721-2409. Nov. 16-Dec. 6. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Stanford University, 213 Quarry Road, Stanford. med.stanford.edu

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/LJKWKRXVH Lighthouse at Bethany Lutheran Church provides a venue for people to explore their faith, develop their relationship with God, and connect with others in a positive environment. Sundays, July 17-Dec. 25, 5-6 p.m. Free. Bethany Lutheran Church, 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo Park. bethany-mp. org/lighthouse 8QLYHUVLW\ 3XEOLF :RUVKLS Stanford Memorial Church Memorial Church, historically an important center of spiritual and ceremonial life at Stanford University since the church was dedicated in 1903, is open to anyone, wherever they may be on their spiritual journey. The Rev. Mary Greene will preach during this, and Communion will be offered. Sundays, ongoing, 10 a.m. Free. Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu :LQGKRYHU 7RXUV A docent-led tour of the Windhover, a spiritual and meditative refuge, will include information about the conceptual ideas behind the physical structure and an in-depth look at the Windhover paintings by Nathan Oliveira featured in the building. Saturdays, ongoing, 11 a.m. Free. Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. events. stanford.edu

Community Groups )ULHQGV RI WKH /LEUDU\ RQH GD\ ERRN VDOH is a chance to save money on books while supporting the library. Dec. 3, 10 a.m. $0.50. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. menlopark.org 0HQOR 3DUN .LZDQLV &OXE The Menlo Park Kiwanis Club — which through fundraising supports many local programs and organizations — holds meetings each Tuesday at the Allied Arts Center. Visitors are invited to attend and should contact the Kiwanis Club. Tuesdays, ongoing, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Allied Arts Center, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. menloparkkiwanisclub.org

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Creating a sense of community Friday, December 2, 2016 5:30–7:00 pm Fremont Park Downtown Menlo Park Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive Follow us at fb.me/menloparkevents

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MENLO PARK Residential burglaries: Q Thieves kicked in the front door of a home on Marmona Drive and stole two cameras, a computer, a tablet computer and jewelry. Estimated loss: $33,450. Nov. 27. Q Someone entered a storage locker in the 1500 block of Willow Road and stole clothing, handbags and shoes. There were no signs of a break-in. Estimated loss: $20,744. Nov. 27. Q Someone broke into an apartment, damaging the front door frame in the process, but took nothing. Nov. 21. Commercial burglary: Police arrested two women, from East Palo Alto and Los Angeles, on suspicion of shoplifting from the Safeway supermarket at 525 El Camino Real. The unpaidfor merchandise, food and alcohol had a value of over $300. Nov. 23. Thefts: Q A man and a woman were seen on a surveillance camera stealing five bottles of Hennessy cognac from BevMo! at 700 El Camino Real. The woman distracted employees while the man concealed the bottles inside his pants, police said. Estimated loss: $220. Nov. 23. Q Two men stole four bottles of Hennessy cognac out of gift boxes at BevMo! at 700 El Camino Real. Estimated loss: $176. Nov. 23. Q A woman shopping at Trader Joe’s supermarket on Menlo Avenue told police that someone took her wallet from inside her purse, which she said was open as she shopped. Estimated loss: $60. Nov. 23. Q An employee of the Safeway super-

market at 525 El Camino Real chased three woman through the parking lot on suspicion that they had left the store with unpaid for baby formula and hygiene products. The women allegedly dropped the stolen items while running, and two of the three fled in a vehicle. Police said they issued a citation to the third woman. No losses. Nov. 23.

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cupied vehicle parked against a tree along Espinosa Road followed a “disturbance� in the earth, shone his flashlight over an embankment and heard moaning from down in the ravine. Medics rescued a woman and took her to Stanford Hospital. Nov. 7.

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directions collided on La Honda Road near Grandview Drive when the eastbound vehicle slid out of control while negotiating a curve, damaging the fender of the westbound vehicle. Nov. 5.

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Road drove into a tree about one-third mile beyond the intersection with Portola Road. The driver abandoned the vehicle, and authorities had it towed. Nov. 6.

Q A woman lost control of her vehicle

and it went down an embankment near La Honda and Portola roads. There were no injuries, deputies said. Nov. 6.

ATHERTON Prowler: Police arrested and booked Vito Ferrara, 32, of San Francisco on suspicion of prowling, attempted theft from a vehicle, and possession of burglary tools in connection with several 911 calls to police about a man entering properties on Marsh Road. Nov. 20.

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o charges will be filed against Menlo Park developer David Bohannon in connection with an Oct. 12 domestic dispute, according to Karen Guidotti, chief deputy of the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Bohannon called the police that night and was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault, Menlo Park police reported. Ms. Guidotti said Mr. Bohannon and his wife had separated and were living separately when Mr. Bohannon allegedly returned to the home the couple had previously shared to search for “a fairly valuable vase.� He found the vase to be missing and attempted to take a painting from the house, Ms. Guidotti said. His wife tried to physically stop him from leaving the house, and Mr. Bohannon pushed her away, which resulted in “superficial

scratches,� the prosecutor said. “We chose not to press charges because it wasn’t a matter of him intentionally striking a blow at her,� she said. The painting was damaged in the fight, she said. Mr. Bohannon is president and CEO of the development company David D. Bohannon Organization. The company is currently overseeing the construction of a complex in eastern Menlo Park that comprises a 250-room, 11-story hotel, an eight-story office building, a parking structure and a fitness facility. A

Correction In the Nov. 23 issue, an Almanac story on a recent Menlo Park “State of the City� event had an incorrect name for one of the panelist. The correct name is Mark Spencer, managing principal of W-Trans, a Santa Rosabased transportation consulting firm.

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s we move through the end-of-year holidays, newspaper, or by going online at siliconvalleycf.org/ traditionally regarded as the season of giv- almanac-holiday-fund. ing, we would do well to look at the circumBelow are this year’s Holiday Fund beneficiaries: stances of those in our community who, because of growing economic inequity or personal setbacks, Boys & Girls Clubs With locations in Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and are struggling now more than ever. They are the the North Fair Oaks neighborhood in Redwood City, unemployed or low-wage workers trying to survive this organization provides academic and after-school in a high-wealth area where housing support, mentoring and activities for costs have spun out of control. The 1,800 at-risk K-12 kids. EDITORIA L shopkeeper stricken by illness, and The opinion of The Almanac Ecumenical Hunger Program medical bills so onerous she is at risk This program provides of loosing home and business. The emergency food, clothing and household essentials, low-income family whose parents each work two or and sometimes financial assistance, to families, more jobs, and whose children are in need of after- regardless of religious background. At Thanksgiving school supervision and academic support. and Christmas time, the program provides baskets to For 23 years, Almanac readers have pitched in to more than 2,000 households. help their neighbors in need through our Holiday Fund, which supports 10 Peninsula nonprofits that Health Connected Serves more than 5,000 students and their families help the hungry and poor, people in need of medical care they can’t afford, kids from disadvantaged annually through sexual health and education proProfessionals work with students, who learn how families needing academic support or mental health grams. to communicate with parents about health and sexuality services, and others who need help during difficult issues, and to make informed decisions. times in their lives. Last year readers and foundations supporting the program raised $180,000 for those LifeMoves With 17 sites on the Peninsula and throughout Silinonprofits. con Valley, this program shelters some 670 homeless As in past years, donations are handled by the people every night, including families, and serves Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which doesn’t thousands of homeless families and individuals annucharge for administering the program. Matching ally. It offers training in comprehensive skills so that funds will be provided by the Rotary Club of Menlo its clients can achieve self-sufficiency. Park Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the David and Lucile Packard Foun- Project Read-Menlo Park Project Read offers free literacy services to adults in dation — community nonprofits that have supported the Menlo Park area. It trains volunteers to work onethe Almanac’s Holiday Fund for a number of years. on-one with students wishing to improve their basic Please consider making a donation to this year’s reading, writing and English language skills so they program by using the coupon on Page 13 of this can achieve their goals and function more effectively

at home, at work, and in the community.

Ravenswood Family Health Center The center provides primary medical and preventive health care at a clinic in East Palo Alto. Most of the center’s registered patients, who number more than 17,000, are low-income and uninsured, and live in the Belle Haven, East Palo Alto, and North Fair Oaks areas.

Sequoia Adult School Scholars Known as SASS, this program provides financial support, tutoring, textbooks and other assistance to low-income adults whose goals are to continue their education and improve their prospects in the workplace. This fall, SASS helped open the door to community college classes for nearly 200 participants.

St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room St. Anthony’s serves hundreds of hot meals six days a week to people in need. It also offers take-home bags of food, and emergency food and clothing assistance. Funded entirely through donations and community grants, St. Anthony’s is the largest dining room for the needy between San Francisco and San Jose.

St. Francis Center The center’s mission is to “help low-income families live with dignity and become self-supporting members of the community.” It offers educational programs for children and their parents, and provides housing, food and clothing to address short-term needs.

StarVista StarVista serves more than 32,000 people in San Mateo County with counseling, prevention, early intervention, education and residential programs. It also provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, including a 24-hour suicide crisis hotline, a parent support hotline, and an alcohol and drug helpline. A

We must work together to solve county’s housing crisis By Don Horsley

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ost residents of San Mateo County who are not policymakers see only a part of the impact of the housing crisis. You might have a child in a school that is struggling to hire and retain qualified teachers. You might be faced with an adult child who wants to come back to the county in which he or she grew up in order to be close to family, but can’t afford it. You might be a small business owner, or a large business hiring director who can’t find qualified applicants, unless they already own their home in our county. As a county supervisor, I hear about all of those challenges and more. Personally, I worry about our readiness for emergencies. Many of us just participated in the Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill held in October. We do these drills to help anticipate and identify ways to be better prepared. But, I know that one of our weaknesses is that most of our emergency personnel do not live in the county. We have identified this, but have not

Don Horsley represents District 3 on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors

GUEST OPINION been able to address it. In an emergency, we will have to rely on our on-duty first responders while needed additional first responders travel over the highways and bridges from their out-of-county homes back here to help protect us. We are facing a housing crisis in the county and throughout the region. It is not a surprise, when you look at the numbers. Between 2010 and 2014, for example, the county welcomed 54,600 new jobs. During the same time, only 2,100 housing units were built! We know that limited supply drives up cost. The median household income in the county is $108,088 but affording a median-priced

home requires $205,965. A county renter needs to earn at least $88,903 to afford an average two-bedroom apartment. Polls indicate that 62.9 percent of jobs in the county are filled by non-county residents, resulting in heavier traffic on our highways and roads. Further, a poll found that 34 percent of those who were surveyed are likely to leave the Bay Area in the next few years. As we work to understand the growing gap between jobs and housing, the situation seems intractable. There is no single action that will solve this problem, but one thing we have to do is build more housing — at all levels of affordability, in all communities in the county. We can improve this situation only by working together. This need to work together is what motivated the Board of Supervisors to initiate the countywide Closing the Jobs/ Housing Gap Task Force last fall. The task force developed a menu of options for policymakers and the public in individual cities and jurisdictions to consider. The task force’s work is complete, but the work to address the crisis has just begun.

Home For All San Mateo County, the countywide initiative that will build on the work of the task force, has begun. The work will continue in four key areas: funding, legislation and policy, mobility and sustainability, and outreach and education. Policy makers in San Mateo County are working diligently to create the vision of a county where housing is available for residents at all income levels and generations. But the bottom line is partnership with all our residents. Whether you own or rent, no matter what lens you see this crisis through, it is your willingness to participate in the discussion and be part of the solution that is key. All the data in the world and the willingness of policymakers to tackle this issue won’t mean a thing without the public’s collective will to look to the future and work to solve this crisis. If we don’t work together now, the flight of our children, their teachers, our emergency personnel and our low- to middle-income workers threatens the thriving, prosperous, inclusive community we love.

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REALISTIC ENTERPRISES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 271236 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Realistic Enterprises, located at 2530 Berryessa Rd. #171, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. Registered owner(s): FERNANDO MATOS 2530 Berryessa Rd. #171 San Jose, CA 95132 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Oct. 24, 2016. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 24, 2016. (ALM Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016)

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TEL (Tertulia de Escritoras Latinas) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 271359 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: TEL (Tertulia de Escritoras Latinas), located at 3142 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): DANIELA AGUILERA 2853 Blenheim Ave. Redwood City, CA 94063 LUZ MARIA GORDOA 1036 Dodge Dr. Redwood City, CA 94063 This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 4, 2016. (ALM Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2016)

997 All Other Legals ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Case No.: 16CIV02029 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL COSTEINES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MICHAEL DAMIAN COSTEINES to MICHAEL DAMIAN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Tue. December 13, 2016, 9:00 a.m., Dept.: PJ, Room: 2D, of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, located at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE ALMANAC Date: October 27, 2016 /s/ John L. Grandsaert JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (ALM Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2016)

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