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Facebook, JobTrain partner to create construction jobs for lower-income people By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer

acebook needs workers to construct its massive new office buildings and other facilities, and JobTrain, a nonprofit that provides career and vocational training to lowerincome people, wants work for its construction worker graduates. So, in a melding of two Menlo Park institutions, Facebook officials have announced that the company will pay about $200,000 to sponsor a round of JobTrain’s construction worker programs, which will provide training for about 40 people. The company will also encourage its construction contractors and subcontractors to give hiring preference to JobTrain graduates. Facebook’s contractors and subcontractors plan to place JobTrain graduates in at least one in five open apprenticeship positions, according to Juan Salazar, Facebook public policy manager. There are currently about 228 people who have completed JobTrain’s Laborers Construction pre-apprenticeship program, and

Facebook will encourage its contractors and subcontractors to give hiring preference to JobTrain graduates. 1,009 in the Project Build Carpenter program, according to Art Taylor, JobTrain’s chief program officer. The preferential hiring program will be open to any JobTrain graduate, not just recent graduates. Lots of work

Facebook has no shortage of construction work: its 512,900-square-foot “Building 21” is under construction, and the company is moving ahead on plans to build a 449,500-squarefoot “Building 22” with an accompanying eight-story parking garage. Those buildings, plus a planned hotel on the site, are expected to

generate about 5,000 construction jobs in all, Mr. Salazar aid. In addition, Facebook unveiled in July its concept plan for a new “Willow Campus,” which would add another 3.45 million square feet of office, residential and retail development in Menlo Park. The partnership with JobTrain is part of Facebook’s strategy of connecting with the community and creating “pathways for local community members to go into

middle-class jobs,” Mr. Salazar said. Working on a Facebook project can help new laborers and carpenters get higher pay and develop closer ties with unions, according to Mr. Taylor of JobTrain. He sees this agreement, which came together in about three weeks, as a promising start to what could be a “long-term, long-range relationship” with the company, noting that a lot of JobTrain graduates receive

relevant training in other areas of Facebook’s operations, such as office and culinary work. “We want more of an entrance into some of those culinary jobs on campus,” he said. “As we can show the efficacy of what we’re doing here, the hope is we’re able to move into other areas.” JobTrain began training its Facebook-sponsored carpentry cohort on Oct. 20 and its next labor cohort starts Oct. 30. Go to jobtrainworks.org for more information on JobTrain. A

Menlo Park’s JobTrain names new CEO Menlo Park-based career and vocational training nonprofit JobTrain will have a new leader at its helm, starting Nov. 1. Barrie Hathaway, who has been the executive director of the Stride Center in Oakland for the last 12 years, has been named JobTrain’s CEO. Stride Center provides technical education and workforce and professional skills training

for people “with barriers to employment” and has operations in Oakland, San Jose and San Pablo. Mr. Hathaway is a former supply chain management executive who worked for Sun Microsystems, Bay Networks and Marconi Communications. “This background, together with his understanding of workforce development, make him

the right person for JobTrain now as we continue to grow and explore new possibilities,” said JobTrain board chair Tamar Pichette. Steven Schmidbauer, chief operating officer, has been the interim president and CEO since June, when former CEO Nora Sobolov departed due to illness in her family. The search for the new CEO began in May, he said.

Lightning strike displaces couple By Kate Daly Special to the Almanac

wo red-letter dates mark Marie and Bob Holmes’ calendar: Sept. 11, the day lightning struck and exploded a redwood tree, sending large spear-like splinters through their roof and laundry room, making their Woodside house uninhabitable; and Nov. 13, when Alice’s Restaurant in Skylonda is hosting a fundraiser to cover the repairs the couple can’t afford. For now they are staying with a friend in Redwood City, feeling lucky to have walked away in a daze with only minor injuries, and grateful for the outpouring of help from their neighbors on and around Big Tree Way. Jen McCabe and her husband arrived on the scene shortly after the lightning strike. “I saw something hit the power line and heard sounds,” she said. Lightning that night caused the Skeggs fire that consumed 50 acres not far from the area. Marie Holmes has lived in the

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Marie and Bob Holmes are displaced and relying on support from the community.

house since since 1947, when she was a baby and her mother taught at La Honda and then at Kings Mountain schools. Over the years, she said, she has done housekeeping and housesitting for many, taking care of “horses, goats, an iguana and a box turtle.” Now her home has caution tape around it and a yellow San Mateo County Building Department tag affixed to the front

door. “I feel like the people, in Napa,” she said, overwhelmed with emotion. Some of the tree debris has been carted off and tarps are covering holes in the house, but glass is still scattered around the site. The initial cleanup effort is funded thanks to neighbor Serena Hanes, who set up a donation page online. So far about $7,000 has been raised. Go to is.gd/Holmes22 to see the donation page online. Neighbor Mike Johnson, a general contractor who went to school with Marie Holmes, has offered his professional services and figures it’ll take a lot more money to get the house fixed. So the goal for the fundraiser is $75,000. Jamie Kerr lives nearby and co-owns Alice’s Restaurant, a hub for the Skyline community. Neighbors met there and hatched fundraising plans. On Monday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. the restaurant will serve a See HOLMES page 6

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Fire board very close to choosing colleague By Barbara Wood Almanac Staff Writer

lthough three members of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District’s board voted to have Robert Jones fill Rex Ianson’s remaining term when they met on Oct. 17, board members didn’t actually appoint Mr. Jones. That’s because before the board members voted on who would fill the position, they decided that whomever they chose would not be officially appointed until he had passed a background check. The board will meet again at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the classroom at the 300 Middlefield Road fire station in Menlo Park. If Mr. Jones has the criminal records clearance required by the board, members will take a formal vote on Mr. Jones’ appointment, and then swear him in. When it came right down to it, there was more discussion at the board meeting about how the board member would be chosen, than about who that appointee might be. Before voting on which of six applicants would serve until November 2018, when Mr. Ianson’s term ends, board members had two long discussions. Three board members decided it is important to require a background check for the appointee. The fire district routinely background checks employees, and board member Rob Silano said he had earlier asked if the same could be done for all the applicants for the vacant board

position. The application materials didn’t include that requ irement, however. “This is one of the few most Robert Jones important decisions that I need to make here,” said board member Rob Silano. “I need information.” “We’re selecting someone who will be entrusted to safeguard the public’s money,” said board member Virginia Chang Kiraly. Board member Chuck Bernstein, who made the motion to require a background check, said after the meeting that he did so because convicted felons may not run for public office in California. “As far as I know, there is no other mechanism available other than a background check that would permit me to participate in making an appointment that complied with California’s constitution and statutes, as well as my own sense of propriety,” he said. In the end, with only board President Peter Carpenter dissenting, the board voted to require a criminal records clearance for whomever at least three board members could agree on. The board members then tried to settle on how to conduct the vote for a new colleague. They split 2-2 over the first option presented, but finally agreed unanimously to cast their initial

SRI International computers may have been hacked By Dave Boyce Almanac Staff Writer

omputer systems and the computer network at SRI International, the nonprofit research powerhouse on Ravenswood Ave. in Menlo Park, may have been hacked, perhaps exposing personal information about individuals, including those involved in research projects, a company spokesperson said. A Menlo Park resident whose teenage children briefly participated in an SRI project five years ago contacted the Almanac about a letter received from the company in mid-September. The letter, the resident said, noted that the company’s systems may have been hacked and personal information exposed and offered the resident a year’s free subscription to a service that looks out for unauthorized ballot for up to three of the six applicants, eliminating any who received no votes. Subsequent rounds of voting were for only one candidate, with agreement by at least three of the four board members necessary for a decision. Board members did not discuss the applicants or their qualifications before or during the votes, or make any comments about their choices. For three rounds of voting, the board members were

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uses of the information. The SRI research project, the resident told the Almanac, involved magnetic resonance imaging of teens’ brains, at least one overnight stay at SRI, and electroencephalograms over a period of not more than six months. “Suspicious activity” on the company network and systems came to the attention of SRI in late July and by mid-August, the company determined that “personally identifiable information (PII) may have been compromised,” SRI spokeswoman Dina Basin said in an email. SRI has taken “aggressive steps to control all data and systems to prevent further attacks,” Ms. Basin said. “Impacted individuals have been mailed a letter which describes the incident and contains enrollment information for the no-cost identify protection services being offered by SRI.”

The company’s clients include government agencies at all levels, in the United States and abroad, and corporations large and small, for-profit and nonprofit, domestic and international. SRI would not comment on how many local people may have been affected, in which communities they lived, whether children’s information was exposed and the repercussions of the incident. Asked if law enforcement has gotten involved, Ms. Basin said the company is “working in partnership with appropriate agencies.” As for SRI’s data retention and deletion policies, they “differ depending on the type of information at issue,” Ms. Basin said. SRI would not comment when asked if the data on the resident and the resident’s children had been deleted, citing an ongoing investigation. A

split 2-2 for Robert Jones and Sean Ballard. Finally, on round five, and after Peter Carpenter had stepped out of the room and then returned, Mr. Jones received three votes. Only Rob Silano continuing to vote for Mr. Ballard. The fire board had tried unsuccessfully in September to appoint a new member to fill the opening created with the resignation of Mr. Ianson, but after a five-hour meeting couldn’t get three members to agree to vote on an appointee. Mr. Ianson’s resignation was effective Aug. 31, about 15 months before the end of his term. After the September meeting, board president Carpenter had contacted a political enemy of fellow board member Ms. Chang Kiraly and disseminated an old document that suggested she illegally concurrently serves on the fire board and the board of the San Mateo County Harbor District (an elected position Mr. Carpenter had endorsed Ms. Chang Kiraly for in last November’s election). It wasn’t the only clash among board members in recent months, and the Oct. 17 meeting included an agenda item meant to allow

some of those issues to be hashed out: “Discussion on How to Improve the Board Performance.” After Mr. Jones was chosen as the appointee-in-waiting, board members chose to table the board performance discussion until he is seated. A longtime local resident who lives in East Palo Alto, Mr. Jones has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a graduate degree in counseling. He is the executive director of EPA CAN DO (East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization) and a board member for the fire district’s CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) organization. District officials said that Mr. Jones is the first African-American board member in the district’s 101-year-history. He is the first from East Palo Alto since Steve Kennedy served from 1999 to 2003. The other applicants were: Menlo Park residents Sean Ballard, Scott Barnum, Cynthia Bosworth, Michael Hoff and Jeff Pallin, and Atherton resident Stephen Nachtsheim. Ms. Bosworth dropped out before the October meeting. A

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go toward the Holmes’ project. Marie Holmes may have no family to turn to, but as a longtime resident in the area has made plenty of friends, including Mr. Kerr. “We want Marie to be in her own home; that’s all she has, (and) she has everybody up here,” he said. A

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Facebook plans win Planning Commission’s OK By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer

he Menlo Park Planning Commission voted 4-1 Oct. 16 with Commissioner Andrew Barnes opposed and commissioners Drew Combs and Susan Goodhue recused (they work for or with Facebook), to recommend the City Council approve changes to a proposed Facebook office building, but to rework the aesthetics of the building’s adjoining parking garage. The commission found that the environmental review was in order and recommended the council accept at least $9 million of new funding from Facebook as part of its development agreement with the city. The money would be for “public safety.” P re v iou s d i s c u s s ion s between the council and the Menlo Park Police Department indicate that this money would be paid over five years and would go toward starting a new police unit to cover the area east of U.S. 101 except for the Belle Haven neighborhood and some businesses west of

the Dumbarton right-of-way line. In November 2016, the council approved two new Facebook office buildings — known as Building 21 and Building 22 — and a 200-room hotel at the former TE Connectivity site, bounded roughly by Constitution Drive, Chilco Street and Bayfront Expressway. Building 21 is under construction. Facebook is now proposing to change some of the features of Building 22. Proposed changes

Facebook is seeking approval for two major changes: to increase the height of its Building 22 office building to as much as 97 feet to accommodate a large skylight and maintenance platform for it, and to build the eight-story parking garage. The company has redesigned its layout for Building 22, proposing to build the same square footage (449,500 square feet), only across four stories, and to consolidate parking into the eight-story parking garage, with three bridges on different levels connecting the

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A rendering of Facebook’s proposed Building 22, part of Facebook’s redevelopment project at the former TE Connectivity site, bounded roughly by Constitution Drive, Chilco Street and Bayfront Expressway.

garage to the office building. The company also plans to use about 100,000 square feet of the site for a recharging area for its fleet of electric shuttle buses and trams. The matter is scheduled to go before the City Council on Nov. 7.

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Council approves plan to move ahead with library projects By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer

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he Menlo Park City measure to voters to pursue Council approved steps debt financing for the project. to move forward with Q Put $140,000 toward an improved “library system” immediate changes at the Belle — both the main library and Haven library, including new Belle Haven branch library — carpeting, furniture, a paint at its Oct. 17 meeting. job and new library materials Since receiving an offer by for adult readers. local developer and philanOther staff-recommendthropist John Arrillaga to pay ed measures relating to the for construction costs after library passed on a 4-1 vote, the first $20 million (and an with councilman Ray Mueller estimated $10 million in soft opposed. They will: costs) for a new main library, Q Add one full-time assiscity staff have scrambled to tant to the city manager for come up with a plan to expe- at least five years to oversee dite that process, while also the project. The city manager planning to build a new Belle would be allowed to hand-pick Haven library. the employee rather than go The council unanimously through the 12- to 16-week approved these staff-recom- traditional hiring process, Mr. mended actions: McIntyre told the council. Q Appoint a Belle Haven Q Allocate $1 million from Neighborhood Library Advi- the city’s general fund to a new sory Committee to provide library improvement fund, community feedwhich wou ld back on a new pay for immediB el le Haven ate next steps, Mayor Keith: librar y. Cursuch as gatherImprovements to ing community rently, a needs assessment for the ‘library system’ input and hirthe Belle Haven ing a consultant mean both the branch is set to to conduct a site start in Novemstudy. main and Belle ber. At t he Q Allow the Haven libraries. request of Councity manager to cilwoman Cathsign and exeerine Carlton, the council cute library contracts up to agreed that one member of the $250,000. advisory committee should be Councilman Mueller said Spanish-speaking. he didn’t support the recomQ Approve the scope of an mendations because he was not outreach plan to get input on sure of public support for the where the new main library project and wanted to survey should be built, and what, the community before dedicatif any, other uses should be ing taxpayer money to it. He said that the normal projallowed there, such as housing ect process for major projects or a new council chambers. Q Gather public input about like this is to ask voters first. Councilman Rich Cline, who and figure out timing on when to take a possible bond is on a subcommittee with

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Mayor Kirsten Keith that has been appointed to work with project donor John Arrillaga, said he supported the actions as a way to “get organized.” “These things take time,” he said, adding his concerns that if the city misses its goal of getting a bond measure before voters by June, the vote might be postponed beyond November 2018. “It’s not good to have important, meaningful projects during a big election season,” he said. (The council seats of Mr. Cline, Mayor Kirsten Keith and Councilman Peter Ohtaki will be up for election in November 2018.) Mr. Cline said the city would also look at ways to raise private funds. Mayor Keith emphasized that when the city refers to improvements in the “library system,” that refers to both the

Young heads behavioral health, recovery services David A. Young is the new director of the San Mateo County Health System’s division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, replacing the recently retired Stephen Kaplan. Mr. Young has more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health, most recently working as chief clinical officer for SageSurfer, a Fremontbased behavioral health technology company. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services provides care to

approximately 15,000 clients a year at six county clinics and a network of some 380 contracted providers. David Young Mr. Young received a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the multicultural training

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program at Boston University School of Medicine, and received a master’s degree at the Harvard School of Public Health. Mr. Young grew up in the Bay Area. “My father came to Hawaii from China during the Second World War, served in the U.S. Army, and later studied medicine at Stanford University,” he said. “From him, I learned the importance of community service and seeing the world from a multicultural perspective.”

main and Belle Haven branch libraries. Councilwoman Catherine Carlton also said she wanted to emphasize that the project the city is taking on is for two libraries. She asked what would happen if voters don’t support a bond measure for the new libraries. City Manager McIntyre explained that the city could close out the fund and return the remainder of the $1 million to the general fund. “It really is meant to be a starting gate effort,” he said. Questions

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installing fast-growing poplar trees and planters on the higher levels for visual screening. The commission asked that the company modify the parking garage’s design to reduce its monolithic appearance, adjust the exterior screening and look into changing the garage’s footprint. Fergus O’Shea, Facebook director of campus facilities, told the commission that his team had gone through about 70

construction cost is $1,000 per square foot, according to a space needs study conducted for the main library. If that’s accurate, a 10,000 square-foot library in Belle Haven could cost roughly $10 million. That’s assuming the city owns the land, Mr. McIntyre noted. There has not been a decision about where a new Belle Haven branch library might be located. The current branch library, which would stay, is on property owned by the Ravenswood City School District. The cost of a new Belle Haven library depends on decisions made about the size of the library and how it will be used. The city will be on a rushed schedule to get the cost figured out and to accurately quantify the needs for both libraries before the March deadline. A iterations of the parking garage in the last few months. Land-use lawyer Tim Tosta, on Facebook’s behalf, asked the commission for clarification: “It seems like you’re opening up changing, perhaps, location or the (garage’s) overall design. Dealing with facades and landscaping is one time frame; location, overall design and massing is another. Are you going to the heart of the building’s form, or are you asking for lipstick?” Commissioner Henry Riggs replied: “It’s going to take more than lipstick.” A

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Menlo Park council OKs temporary commercial pot ban By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer

enlo Park’s City Council unanimously voted Oct. 17 to give preliminary approval to a 45-day moratorium on using land for commercial cannabis-related purposes and on allowing people to grow cannabis outdoors for personal use. The moratorium can be extended by 22 months. Before it passes, the measure

must be voted on a second time and approved by at least four of the council members. A second vote is scheduled for Nov. 14. The goal of the moratorium is to buy time to see how other cities respond to the state’s new recreational marijuana law before making any final decisions. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act was approved in November 2016 by 57 percent of California voters, 63 percent of San Mateo

County voters, and 67 percent of Menlo Park voters. Menlo Park plans to keep a close eye on Redwood City and Mountain View, which have not ruled out allowing pot-related businesses. According to a Menlo Park city staff report, Mountain View’s council has asked its staff to look into permitting retail cannabis uses, but not commercial cultivation. Redwood City’s council has indicated openness

to recreational and medical deliveries in 2018 while looking into possible taxation options and public outreach to figure out the level of support for commercial cannabis land uses. Concerns with allowing commercial pot in the city, according to a staff report, are potential impacts such as “excessive water and electricity usage, odor and the potential for criminal activity related to cash-only businesses.”

The temporary moratorium, the report added, “will allow for discussions with San Mateo County and other local communities to develop a cohesive regional approach for cannabis land uses.” The moratorium will not apply to businesses that deliver medical cannabis products in Menlo Park. The council discussed the matter during a study session in September. A

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City may reconsider West Menlo annexation By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer

esidents of West Menlo Park who have petitioned to join Menlo Park will have to wait at least until January to see if their request will become part of the City Council’s work plan for 2018. It was nearly three years ago that several residents of a 14-acre triangle of unincorporated West Menlo Park — bounded by Sharon Road, Santa Cruz Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas — approached the city of Menlo Park with a request to be annexed into the city. The area, which could include 40 to 60 single-family homes, depending on where boundaries are drawn, is bordered on all three sides by the city of Menlo Park. With lean council representation — Councilwoman Catherine Carlton was absent and Councilman Peter Ohtaki was recused because his mother lives within 500 feet of the area — council members Rich Cline and Kirsten Keith favored looking into the annexation, if staff bandwidth allows, when the council sits down in January to re-evaluate its work plan. Councilman Ray Mueller, who resides near the area but not within 500 feet, was more enthusiastic, saying he is “100 percent yes on this” and supports a “One City” policy that favors annexation petitions from residents in unincorporated pockets of the city. Ms. Keith and Mr. Cline’s reticence had to do with concern about the ability of city staff to take on more work at the expense of other projects in the council’s 2017 work plan. Of the 280 city staff positions, 34 are vacant, said City Manager Alex McIntyre. Residents of the West Menlo Park triangle who spoke in favor of joining the city gave various reasons for their petition. Among them were wanting: Q More stringent architectural controls and heritage tree protections applied to their neighbors’ redevelopment projects. Q Better roads, traffic signals and sidewalks. Q More cohesive boundaries for law enforcement and fire protection. Resident Brian Schmidt said he wants to vote in Menlo Park elections and get resident discounts and preferential signup access for children’s programs in the city. The process

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district boundaries in San Mateo County requires the involvement of an independent county body called the “Local Agency Formation Commission,” or LAFCo. Martha Poyatos, who heads the San Mateo County LAFCo, explained that, before taking on new territory, the city is expected to do a cost-benefit analysis comparing the costs of infrastructure improvements and maintenance with the property taxes the new area will bring in. City staff estimate that it would take between $1.2 million and $3.3 million to make needed infrastructure changes in the area. Those changes might include: Q Improving traffic signals at two Alameda de las Pulgas intersections: Sharon Road and Santa Cruz Avenue. Q Reconstructing Sharon Road and possibly installing sidewalks. Q Installing gutters and sidewalks at Santa Cruz Avenue between Sharon Road and Alameda de las Pulgas. Q Adding sidewalks and repairing Alameda de las Pulgas between Santa Cruz Avenue and Sharon Road. Moving forward, the city would have to work out an agreement with the county about how much property tax from the new area it would receive. It’s not likely that property taxes would cover the full cost of the road repairs that are needed, according to Chip Taylor, assistant city manager. The county does not have funding to pay a significant amount of these costs, according to the staff report, though it has funded a study by consultant group Kimley-Horn to evaluate traffic problems on the roadway that starts out as Santa Cruz Avenue at Sand Hill Road and then becomes Alameda de las Pulgas at the Y-intersection where Santa Cruz splits off. The study area ends at Avy Avenue. Recommendations from that study may be factored into future negotiations with the county. City staff say that there have also been preliminary talks about whether incorporating all of West Menlo Park would be “appropriate.” “The question would be a much larger discussion,” a staff report concludes, noting that it’s not known what residents of West Menlo Park think about it, nor how infrastructure improvements would be funded. “But in the long term it could help to better align resources and bring the community together,” the report says. A

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Firefighters prepare to take on a structure fire in the Menlo Oaks neighborhood.

Neighbors alert firefighters By Dave Boyce Almanac Staff Writer

he potential for a 3 a.m. conflagration was averted Sunday morning, Oct. 15, thanks to quick action by residents in the Menlo Oaks neighborhood in unincorporated Menlo Park, Chief Harold Schapelhouman of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District said. No one was injured, Chief Schapelhouman said in a statement, adding that damages at 360 Menlo Oaks Drive amounted to a burned shed and fence and some charred vegetation — losses of about $50,000 in all. This neighborhood is populated by large heavily wooded lots and has been subject to “significant and notable fires,” including one in which a building was

nearly completely destroyed and someone died, the chief said. “The quick action of the neighbors” brought this incident to firefighters’ attention and “helped to keep the fire from spreading any further,” he said. Dispatchers received a 911 call at 2:43 a.m. from a neighbor reporting the smell of smoke and a crackling sound, the chief said. More calls came in to report that a building, trees and a fence were on fire, which resulted in the fire district responding with enough equipment and firefighters for a one-alarm fire: five fire engines, a ladder truck and two battalion chiefs to manage the operation — a total 26 firefighters on the scene, the chief said. Firefighters arrived at 2:50

a.m. to find a large shed and a wooden fence on fire, with flames spreading into the trees, the chief said. They had the fire under control by 3:02 a.m., he said. “It looked pretty dramatic when we arrived here with a building engulfed in fire and the fire climbing into the overhead tree canopy,” Battalion Chief Tom Calvert told the chief. “We essentially hit it from two sides almost simultaneously. The crews made a good stop on the fire and getting it knocked down out of the trees and vegetation.” The weather was cooperative, with little to no wind, the chief said. Firefighters stayed on the scene until 6 a.m. to make sure the fire was out and to assist fire investigators, the chief said. A

House fire sends resident to hospital By Barbara Wood Almanac Staff Writer

west Atherton house fire on Wednesday, Oct. 18, sent the sole resident to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and caused an estimated $220,000 in damage, Chief Harold Scahpelhouman of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District said. The fire on Belbrook Way was reported at 12:40 a.m. and was brought under control by 1:01 a.m., he said. By the time the first fire engine arrived, only seven minutes after a call reporting smoke was received, the home’s carport

was in flames and the fire had extended into a bedroom and entryway and was spreading into nearby vegetation, the chief said. Five fire engines and other equipment responded, with 21 personnel from the Menlo Park and Woodside fire districts. Chief Schapelhouman said the sole resident of the home had been awakened by his dog and left the building, “but for some reason he had re-entered the building and (was) overwhelmed by the smoke.” The resident was taken by ambulance to Stanford Hospital. Atherton police had issued a

brief alert to residents about the fire, which was in a heavily vegetated neighborhood off Walsh Road west of Alameda De Las Pulgas. Chief Schapelhouman said Assistant Fire Marshal Bob Blach found the fire originated in the empty carport, but the cause is still under investigation. The fire was the second late night structure and vegetation fire in two days for the fire district. The Menlo Park Fire Protection District includes Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park and neighboring unincorporated areas. A

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Atherton’s John Freidenrich dies at 80 By Barbara Wood

ongtime Atherton resident John Freidenrich, a leading philanthropic supporter of Stanford University, co-founder of a major law firm, and an early investor in many Silicon Valley companies, died Oct. 11. He was 80. Born and raised in Palo Alto, the middle son of Edith (Schermer) and David Freidenrich, he attended Walter Hays Elementary, Jordan Middle and Palo Alto High schools. In a 2009 Palo Alto Weekly profile, Mr. Freidenrich recalled a childhood in which he rode his bicycle to the Fine Arts Theater on California Avenue to attend the 11-cent matinee. “It would end with Hopalong Cassidy going over a cliff, and you’d have to come back the next day to see what happened,” Mr. Freidenrich told the Weekly. He received an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford in 1959 and a law degree

f rom t he Stanford Law School in 1963 before joining his father in a law practice in Palo Alto. There he met John Freidenrich Leo Ware, who convinced Mr. Freidenrich in 1968 to become his partner to form the Ware and Freidenrich law firm. “He thought that was a pretty good idea,” Mr. Ware said in an interview with the Almanac last week. The partnership was based on a handshake, Mr. Ware said, and the two never felt they needed to write down their agreement. “We ultimately reached the stage where we had several hundred lawyers,” Mr. Ware said. The firm was eventually sold to what is now DLA Piper Global Law Firm, one of the world’s largest law firms. Mr. Freidenrich “was a spectacularly good partner,” Mr.

Bill Niebling dies at 93

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Arthur Winfield “Bill” Niebling, longtime proprietor of Menlo Park’s Ace Hardware, cameraman for Betty White Bill Niebling and World War II veteran, died Sept. 24 at age 93. During World War II, Mr. Niebling served in the Army Air Forces and was stationed in the Philippines as an aircraft mechanic. Following the war, he worked as a TV cameraman for Betty White in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He’s mentioned in her book. The family moved from Pacifica to Menlo Park in 1967, when Mr. Niebling bought the “Sturz Kaiser” hardware store, later to become Ace Hardware. Mr. Niebling was a skilled fixer and creator who loved music. On the piano, he wrote songs and could pick up melodies after hearing a song only a couple of times. Mr. Niebling is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Jon (Sonya), Jeff, and James (Esteban); grandchildren Katie, Heidi, Jenica, Randy and Madison; and dog, Lucy. Go to is.gd/niebling to see more from the family’s posting on the Almanac’s Lasting Memories page and to leave remembrances.

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Ware said, with “never a harsh or angry word.” “He had an interest in lawyering small startup companies,” Mr. Ware said, often investing in the companies he represented, “which persuaded him to leave the law” and form the venture capital firm Bay Partners in 1976. Bay Partners was “a remarkable success,” Mr. Ware said. Mr. Freidenrich led Bay Partners until retiring in 2004 but continued to serve as a director of Regis Management Company, which he co-founded in 2000. He wasn’t just a good lawyer, he wasn’t just a good guy, Mr. Ware said. “He put his heart into improving the community, and he especially put his heart into improving Stanford,” he said. Mr. Freidenrich and his wife of 54 years, Jill, met at Stanford when they were students and

together supported their alma mater. Mr. Freidenrich served as a member of the Stanford University Board of Trustees for 10 years and as its chair for four years in the mid-1990s. He was a member of the board of the Stanford Hospital and Clinics and chaired the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital board. He also served on the boards of American Century Funds and the Taube-Koret Campus for Jewish Life, among many others boards. In 1999, Mr. Freidenrich and his wife donated the Freidenrich Family Gallery, a 5,300-squarefoot gallery dedicated to contemporary art, at Stanford’s Cantor Art Center. In 2006 the couple committed $25 million for the Jill and John Freidenrich Center for Translational

Research, aimed at translating medical research into improved patient care. “There wasn’t anything you could do to help Stanford that John and Jill weren’t involved in,” Mr. Ware said. “He was a kind and generous person.” The Freidenriches lived in Atherton since 1969. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Gail Marks and son Eric Freidenrich, their spouses Andrew and Amy; his brothers, David and Dennis Freidenrich; and six grandchildren. A community celebration of his life will be announced by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Stanford University for “The John Freidenrich Memorial Fund for Stanford Medicine”; Bay Area Cancer Connections in Palo Alto; or to the Jewish Community Federation in San Francisco. A

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Richard William Silva Contractor

November 14, 1948 – September 2, 2017 Richard William Silva passed away peacefully at home in Los Gatos on September 2. For most of his life, Rich lived in Redwood City. He was the owner of R. W. Silva Construction Company, which he founded in 1976. He attended Humboldt State University and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He leaves his loving family: siblings, Nancy Walery (Robert), Jan Silva (Esther), Tim Silva (Leslie) and Rose Fitzsimmons (Tom). He also leaves nieces and nephews: Sandy Zeller (Jay), Rick Walery (Rosie), Debbie O’Brien (Jack), Eddie Fitzsimmons, Michael Silva, and Christina Silva. He will also be missed by his beloved dog, Monster. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service and reception on November 4 at Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Avenue in Menlo Park. There will be a Memorial Mass at 1 P.M. followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Donations in Rich’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. PA I D

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John Freidenrich May 6, 1937 - October 11, 2017 John Freidenrich passed away on October 11, 2017. He was 80 years old. Born and raised in Palo Alto, John was the middle son of Edith (Schermer) and David Freidenrich, and brother to David Jr. and Dennis. He held a deep commitment to the betterment of his community with his many causes and generosities. His lifelong commitments to Stanford University, his alma mater, spanned 4 University presidents and more than 40 years of dedicated service. His good deeds are far reaching and will grow because of all the seeds he planted and all the people and causes he supported. John was co-founder of the Regis Management Company. He began his career as a lawyer, starting the law firm of Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper). He also founded the venture capital firm, Bay Partners, and led the firm for over a quarter century. He received his bachelor’s degree and L.L.D. from Stanford University. John is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 54 years, Jill; his children Gail Marks and Eric Freidenrich, their spouses Andrew and Amy; his brothers David and Dennis Freidenrich; and his beloved 6 grandchildren; Jacqueline, Danielle, Theodore, Lucille, Beverly and Sylvia. A community Celebration of Life will be announced by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to: Stanford University for “The John Freidenrich Memorial Fund for Stanford Medicine” or Bay Area Cancer Connections – Palo Alto, California or The Jewish Community Federation – San Francisco, California PAID

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Major changes at Flood Park could worsen traffic in area By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer

ajor changes planned at San Mateo County’s Flood Park, located on 24 acres along Bay Road in Menlo Park, could result in more traffic in the neighborhood, according to a recently released draft environmental impact report. Adding a soccer and lacrosse field among many other changes is estimated to generate 307 trips a day, 158 more than the baseline average of trips there now, the report says. Most trips would come from local users and would occur during evening hours and on Saturdays, according to the report. Traffic delays on Bay Road are the one environmental impact found to be “significant and unavoidable,” the report says. It’s recommended that a northbound left-turn lane be added at the intersection of Bay Road and Ringwood Avenue, but that may not be possible. Deadline for public comment on the draft report is Nov. 16. Changes to the park are proposed in three phases over the next 10 years or so. Q In Phase 1, expected to happen within two years of the project’s approval, the county would: replace the baseball field

and bathrooms; install the soccer and lacrosse field; replace tennis courts; replace the sand volleyball court; add a pump track (a set of dirt berms for

Traffic delays on Bay Road are found to be ‘significant and unavoidable.’ bicycles); add asphalt paths and a tree-lined promenade; and install new water, electric, gas and greywater piping utilities. Q In Phase 2, expected to take place within five to seven years of the project’s approval, the county would: improve restrooms; renovate the picnic area; install demonstration gardens; and add a gathering meadow performance space. Q In Phase 3, expected to occur within seven to 10 years of the project’s approval, the county would: rehabilitate the existing adobe administrative building; renovate the group picnic area and shade shelters; install exercise stations along the pathways; and create gathering plazas. Preserving some of the traditional adobe buildings in the park is a priority for the county. The buildings were constructed

as part of a Works Progress Administration project (a New Deal initiative to carry out public works projects) between 1935 and 1943 and are considered good examples of “Rustic” architectural style, according to the report. The plan calls for the removal of a grove of redwood trees to create the new soccer and lacrosse field and removal of oak trees at the volleyball courts, a significant concern of some locals expressed at a community meeting. Measures to mitigate the impacts of the park changes include replacing trees at a 1:1 ratio, restricting sports practices and games to the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and banning sound amplification and air horns. How to comment

Go to is.gd/Flood22 to see the project webpage and how to submit comment online. Comment may be submitted in writing to: Carla Schoof, Communications & Engagement Program Manager, County of San Mateo Parks Department, 455 County Center -Fourth Floor, Redwood City, California 94063. Comments also may be made at a public meeting set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Menlo Park Senior Center, 110 Terminal Ave. A

Five apply for Portola Valley school board By Barbara Wood Almanac Staff Writer

ive people have applied for appointment to a seat on the governing board of the Portola Valley School District. The seat became vacant when board member Jennifer Youstra resigned Sept. 8 with more than two years remaining on her term. The board plans to make the appointment when it meets Wednesday, Oct. 25. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. The five applicants are: Joshua Harmssen, Matthew Juelsgaard, Jeff Klugman, Mike Maffia and Jed Pitera. Mr. Klugman and Mr. Maffia are also candidates for a three-year term in the Nov. 7 election. All the candidates have children in the district’s schools.

Joshua Harmssen

Mr. Harmssen calls himself a “financial introducer, contractor and father.” He has served on the board of the Alpine Hills tennis and swimming club in Portola Valley, has been a Cub Scout den leader, and was active in the Windmill Preschool and as a school volunteer. He has a

bachelor’s degree in computer science from California State University-Monterey Bay. “I am drawn to serving on the Portola Valley School District Board because of the unique opportunities our children have in and out of the classroom,” he wrote in his application. “The district’s future is bright with the promise of its facilities master plan to create innovative physical spaces that honor and promote the high quality, innovative teaching and learning that occurs every day inside the classroom.” Matthew Juelsgaard

Mr. Juelsgaard is on the faculty of religious studies at Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton. He has been a volunteer AYSO coach, a board member with the Los Trancos Woods Community Association, and part of the town’s adult soccer league. He has a master’s and doctorate in education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Mr. Juelsgaard said his primary reason for applying is “to serve the students” of the district. “As an educator, I enjoy being in relationship with young people and want

to see them thrive in all aspects of life,” he wrote in his application. Jeff Klugman

Mr. Klugman, who serves on the school district’s technology committee, is a retired former software executive and officer of a public company. He has been a volunteer girls basketball coach, has served on the board of the Anti-Defamation League Central Pacific Region, and has volunteered at his children’s schools. He has a undergraduate engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Stanford University. Mr. Klugman said his education and vocational background “provides me with a strong skill set” for the school board. “Our governing board will benefit from a trustee that retains his independence, proactively seeks out feedback from the community, knows the ins and outs of technology, is trained in governance, and is ethical and highly analytical,” he wrote. Continued on next page

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Atherton parcel tax: Rumors fly as campaign heats up By Barbara Wood Almanac Staff Writer

lections are often prime breeding grounds for rumors, and as Atherton voters decide if they want to renew the town’s parcel tax, rumors that the town is working against parcel tax opponents have spread. The rumors appeared after town officials sent an email on Oct. 17 to members of campaign committees on both sides of the issue. City Manager George Rodericks said he asked Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Theresa DellaSanta to remind both campaigns that any political signs must be at least 6 feet from the edge of paved roadways, a town regulation in place for safety reasons. “Signs placed closer than 6 (feet) will be removed by Public Works staff and stored in the corporation yard where they can be picked up,” the email says. Soon after the email was sent, rumors started flying that a town effort was underway to take down signs opposing the parcel tax. A topic was proposed for the Almanac’s Town Square saying: “George Rodericks has ordered Atherton Public Works to remove any anti parcel tax signs that are within six feet of a personal home.” At least one caller to the Almanac worried that pumpkins in residents’ yard bearing political slogans would also be confiscated by the town. The email included the text of the town law regulating signs, which was updated in 2014 to make sure it complied with state and federal laws, including those about freedom of speech. For many years the town laxly enforced regulations about its Continued from previous page

right-of-way, but in 2015 decided to enhance enforcement to increase safety and reduce the town’s liability. The rules say that the first 6 feet from the roadway must be clear of things such as rocks, stones or stumps, and any type of sign, including real estate signs. The town allows residents to have vegetation up to 5 inches tall in the first 3 feet from the roadway and up to 3 feet tall in the next 3 feet.

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City manager: Town removes signs only from its right-of-way, not from private property. City Manager George Rodericks said town employees by Oct. 20 had confiscated four signs found in the town’s right-of-way, three from the “No on F” campaign and one from the “Yes on F” campaign. All the signs were returned to the campaigns, he said. The town removes signs only from its right-of-way, not from private property, he said. Measure F, on the Nov. 7 ballot, asks for a three-year renewal of the town’s parcel tax. The terms of the tax, which the town has had since 1978, are the same as currently in place, except the term will be for three years instead of the maximum four years. The tax costs the average homeowner $750 a year. Passage requires that at least two-thirds of voters approve it. The shorter term will put future implement the facilities master plan.

Mike Maffia

Mr. Maffia is a real estate investor and developer. He has helped raise money for the Windmill Preschool’s new home. He has an undergraduate degree in economics and a master’s degree in applied economics and finance from the University of California-Santa Cruz. Mr. Maffia said that as parent of three he knows the school board “plays an important role in the community and I believe I would be a valuable member of that team.” His experience as a real estate developer and investor “will prove valuable to the district,” he wrote, especially when the district is working to

Jed Pitera

Mr. Pitera is a senior manager for IBM Research-Almaden. He has been vice president of the Sand Dollar Beach homeowner’s association and a scouting volunteer as well as a classroom volunteer. He has an undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Technology and a doctorate from the University of California, San Francisco. Mr. Pitera said he is a strong believer in public education. He attended public schools and is the child of a public school teacher. His education and technical background in STEM (science, technology, engineering

renewals on the ballot in presidential election years, when voter turnout is historically higher and the town’s proportional share of the election cost is lower. The existing and proposed parcel taxes vary by parcel size and use. For homes on the average Atherton lot of between a half and two acres, the tax is $750 a year. The tax is as low as $225 for unimproved parcels between a quarter and half acre, and as high as $10,000 for a private club. The tax brings the town annual revenues of $1.86 million. Its proceeds can only be spent on the town’s police services and on its roads and drainage system. The current parcel tax expires in mid2018, and the proposed tax will expire June 30, 2021. Four years is the maximum term of a municipal parcel tax under state law. The parcel tax had the approval of 78 percent of voters in 2009 and 73 percent in 2013. The ballot text reads: “To continue providing funding to maintain neighborhood police patrols and the Town’s ability to respond to emergencies, repairing and maintaining streets, and repairing and constructing storm drains, shall an ordinance be adopted to continue a Special Parcel Tax for three years and allowing for the expenditure of funds derived from such tax?” Opponents argue that the town no longer needs the parcel tax, which was passed in the wake of Proposition 13, because property taxes have risen so much in recent years. Proponents say that the town does need the parcel tax for at least three more years, while the new civic center is built, to pay for capital improvement projects and extra police services. A and math) as well as his work for IBM have “given me real-world experience of the importance of STEM and a problem-solving mindset,” he wrote. November election

If one of the two candidates appearing on the ballot wins the appointment and then the election, he will have to resign the appointed position and a new appointment will have to be made. There are four candidates on the November ballot, but incumbent Karen Tate has withdrawn from the race for health reasons and said that if she is elected, she will resign (which would force another appointment or a new election). A

Michael R. Willard (11/21/1946 - 10/12/2017) On October 12 2017, Michael R. (“Mike”) Willard died of complications of pneumonia at his home in Palo Alto,

CA. Born November 21, 1946 in North Hollywood, CA, Mike was the first child of Hugh and Mary Sue Willard. He attended Harvard School in North Hollywood, where he participated on the wrestling team and was accorded the honor of being selected as a Prefect and named CoCaptain of the Harvard football team. Mike enrolled at Stanford University, where for three years he played Varsity Football. Mike joined the Delta Tau Delta fraternity as a sophomore, and found himself embraced by a high achieving, group of true student athletes, many of whom became life-long friends and business associates. In football, Mike was an offensive guard, known by his teammates as a relentless and punishing blocker and locker room jester. As a starting guard in his senior season, he had taken a veteran leadership role in a young offensive line, when he suffered an early season knee injury, ending a promising year. Following graduation in 1969 with a BA in Psychology, Mike spent five years as a management consultant in Southern California, before enrolling in the Stanford Graduate School of Business, from which he received his MBA in 1978. Mike’s career focused on industrial real estate development. Hired as the Northern California Regional Manager of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC&F) in 1980, he rose rapidly in positions of increasing responsibility as Western Regional Manager and then President of CC&F nationwide, which at that time was, among the oldest, largest and most respected, national, industrial park development firms. In 1993 Mike became affiliated as a principal, with Freestone Properties, a Menlo Park, CA based, commercial development company. There, by virtue of his uncanny sense of market trends, widespread industry relationships and highly personable character, he is credited with fostering a remarkably successful and long running record of highly profitable development projects, extending from Northern California to Hawaii. Mike retired from Freestone in 2010. Mike would readily acknowledge that of his life’s good fortune, the most outrageous of all was in meeting and marrying Robin Ciochetti of Portola Valley in 1985, with whom he shared to his last breath, the most enduring of loving relationships. Of their two children reared in their Portola Valley home, Kelly age 20 and John 16, Mike took justified pride. Each of these remarkable kids excels both in the classroom and in sports, with the same intensity and desire as their father. Kelly is thriving as a senior at Vanderbilt and John, a junior on the varsity football team at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, CA, is following in Mike’s footprints as a tenacious, starting fullback and middle linebacker. Mike is remembered as a brilliant intellect, warm and loyal friend, loving husband and father. He was a man of great character, absolute integrity, high values and unique human insight. Quick witted with a hair trigger laugh and instinct for humor, Mike was the best of good company, easy to like and as willing to poke fun at himself as at others. Of Mike’s many passions, he most enjoyed beach time at his home in Hawaii, golf with his pals at Sharon Heights CC, and fishing the rivers of Southwestern Montana with his old pal Marty. Mike is survived by Robin Willard, his wife of 28 years, son John, daughter Kelly and his brother Kent Willard of Southern California. A celebration of Mike’s life is planned for the afternoon of November 12 (1:00-5:00 PM) at the home of Marty and Anita Brill in Atherton. Please RSVP via email to JMB@freestoneprop.com. PA I D

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Scarce parking: Are EV stations viable? By Dave Boyce Almanac Staff Writer

inding a place to park your car in Woodside town center can be a trying experience, depending on the time of day. Finding a place to park your electric car and recharge its battery? Forget about it for now. There are no publicly or commercially operated electric vehicle charging stations in the town center, at least not to the

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knowledge of Town Manager Kevin Bryant. But the Town Council will be inviting the public to participate in at least one discussion on installing and setting up charging stations. The council, when it met on Oct. 10, considered a brief report by Mr. Bryant and Councilman Chris Shaw that

looked into the costs and logistics of installing eight charging stations at Town Hall and the public library. The report recommended using charging stations by SemaConnect, a company based in Maryland that maintains some 6,000 stations across the country and in Canada, a company spokesman told the council. After a $25,000 installation fee, the town would pay a $1,920

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annual service charge for eight charging stations and keep any revenue from drivers paying to use the stations. Charging stations would address one of 11 energy efficiency goals in the town’s climate action plan, approved by the council in 2015. Charging stations are finding their way into Woodside homes. Residents installed 14 in 2016, according to an annual report on Woodside’s climate plan. A number of questions were raised during the council meeting. Among them: Q Will parking spaces equipped with the charging stations be exclusively for electric vehicles? Q Should merchants play a role in determining the location of charging stations in exchange for allowing access to the public? Q How many charging stations should there be? Parking spaces with charging stations tend to be reserved for electric vehicles, a point resident Marilyn Voelke brought up in the context of putting

stations at the library, where there are about 22 spaces. “I personally would hate to see one of those (spaces) taken for the exclusive use of one of those charging stations,” she said. Parking is an issue, and eight parking places is a significant issue, Ms. Voelke added. “I think you are going to get a lot of push back.” Resident Dick Brown agreed. “If you’re taking parking spaces away, that’s a hot button,” he said. When someone is weighing the purchase of an electric vehicle, the availability of charging stations at home and at work can be a deciding factor, Councilman Daniel Yost said. It was Mr. Yost who suggested involving businesses interests in determining where to locate the stations. Councilwoman Anne Kasten called the matter an opportunity for community engagement. “If we do this without community input, we might get a lot of input later,” she said. Councilman Shaw suggested that parking spaces with charging stations need not be set aside for electric vehicles only. A

Woodside fire district acquires satellite phones In a community disaster such as a wildfire or major earthquake, first responders in and around Woodside and Portola Valley may need to connect with each other at a time when their regular communications networks — cell phone towers and radio repeaters — are overloaded. Anticipating such a situation, the nonprofit foundation that supports the Woodside Fire Protection District recently spent $8,700 for six satellite phones: one for the each of the two Town Halls, one for Station 19 on Jefferson Avenue and one each for the fire chief, deputy fire chief and on-duty battalion chief, Chief Dan Ghiorso told the Almanac. Along with securing lines of communication with Town Halls and emergency crews, the phones “virtually guarantee our ability to maintain effective communications” with law enforcement, the county’s Office of Emergency Services, utility workers, the Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Guard, Fire Chief Dan Ghiorso said in a statement. The list of firefighting equipment purchased for the fire

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Kyle Emmert, a firefighter and paramedic with the Woodside Fire Protection District, holds one of six satellite phones recently purchased for the district by the Woodside-Portola Valley Fire Protection Foundation at a total cost of $8,700.

district by the WoodsidePortola Valley Fire Protection Foundation since its founding in 2009, according to Ms. Enea, includes tablet computers for all vehicles, backpack vacuum cleaners for flooding and other severe weather, CPR training manikins, thermal imaging cameras, and equipment for the rescue of large animals.

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Menlo Park OKs Stanford’s Sand Hill Road project By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer

he Menlo Park City Council voted 3-2, Oct. 17, with Mayor Keith and Councilman Mueller opposed, to give final approval to Stanford’s proposed development at 2131 Sand Hill Road and annex about 16 acres of Stanford land, including the site of the Hewlett Foundation offices and the former Buck Estate, now the residence of Stanford’s provost. The university proposes to build a roughly 40,000 squarefoot, two-story office building that is expected to be leased to a private business, meaning it would be subject to property taxes, producing revenue for the city. The site is along the south side of Sand Hill Road between the Sharon Park Drive intersection and Alpine Road. At the last minute, the council discussed the possibility of requiring Stanford to adopt more stringent sustainability requirements for the office building, and attain LEED Gold environmental standards rather than LEED Silver. However, the city has no

zoning ordinances in that area that would require those environmental standards, according to City Attorney Bill McClure. Steve Elliott, Stanford managing director for development, told the council: “We certainly will look at trying to achieve that goal. At this late hour ... we’ve been working on this for three years now and this hasn’t come up until now. You have our team’s commitment to reach that. I think we probably can, it’s just we don’t know.” In previous negotiations with the city, Stanford agreed to work on starting a transportation management association (an organization that would work on reducing solo car trips in the area) with other businesses on Sand Hill Road.

Manager bonus, raise The Menlo Park City Council has approved a 5 percent raise and a $6,654 bonus for City Manager Alex McIntyre and extended his contract for two years, to March 8, 2020. With a 5 percent raise, Mr. McIntyre’s salary will rise to $232,890, up from $221,800. The contract stipulates he may

Authors luncheon benefits Abilities United charity Donia Bijan of Menlo Park will be one of four featured authors at the 26th Authors Luncheon to be held Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto. The event, sponsored yearly by Abilities United, also headlines Amy Dickininson, Tom Lichtenheld and Maile Meloy. Bill Johnson of the Palo Alto Weekly will be master of ceremonies. Abilities United provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Ms. Bijan is author of “The Last Days of Cafe Leila,” which explores the bonds of family and food while tracing four generations of Iranians across Europe, Iran and. California. She is the former proprietor of L’Amie Donia bistro in Palo Alto. Amy Dickinson is a bestselling author and syndicated advice columnist. Her column, “Ask Amy,” is syndicated in more than 150 newspapers.

She also has been a panelist on NPR’s quiz show, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.” Tom Lichtenheld is a bestselling author and illustrator of children’s books, including “Mighty, Mighty Construction Site.” Maile Meloy is a young American novelist whose current book is “Do Not Become Alarmed.” The luncheon opens at 10:30 a.m. with signings and a popup book store by Books Inc. There will also be an Abilities United art show and silent auction. The ballroom opens at 11:30 a.m. for luncheon seating and the program will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are available for $195 each. Email nacole@AbilitiesUnited.org or call (650) 618-3330 for more information. Abilities United says that since its founding in 1963, more than 65,000 people have benefitted from its services.

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be eligible for a “non-PERSable” bonus (meaning the city does not have to make pension contributions for that amount) up to $14,000 around Oct. 1, 2018. The actions were taken at council meetings on Oct. 10 and 17.

Sergeants pay The council voted unanimously Oct. 17 to approve salary raises and increased benefits for the Police Sergeants Association, expected to cost the city $50,300 between now and June 30, 2019.

Stanford expansion The Menlo Park council held a study session Oct. 17 on a draft environmental impact report on Stanford’s plans to develop up to 2.275 million net new square feet of academic and academic support space, 3,150 net new oncampus housing units or beds, and 40,000 net new square feet of child care centers. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will decide whether to approve Stanford’s

general use permit, which would allow this development. Go to is.gd/stanford846 to see the report. Comment on the report may be submitted to David Rader by email to david.rader@pln. sccgov.org or by mail to: County of Santa Clara, Department of Planning and Development, Attention: David Rader, County Government Center, 70 West Hedding St., San Jose, CA 95110. A public meeting on the report will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Palo Alto Arts Center Auditorium at 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto. The deadline to comment on the report is Dec. 4.

Sustainability initiative The Menlo Park council voted 3-0-2, Oct. 17, with council members Catherine Carlton and Rich Cline abstaining, to apply for a grant through the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge to look into extending new sustainability requirements, approved in the city’s general plan update, throughout the city. The council assembled a subcommittee of Mayor Kirsten

Keith and Councilman Peter Ohtaki to review and submit the application by its Oct. 20 deadline. The new sustainability standards currently only apply to developments in the city’s M-2 area, bounded roughly by the San Francisco Bay, University Avenue, U.S. 101 and Marsh Road. The application was written by Menlo Spark, a Menlo Parkbased environmental nonprofit, and had not been fully vetted by staff as of the council’s meeting. If the city were awarded the first round of the grant, it would receive $100,000 to further refine its proposal over the next year; and if it won the second round of applications, it would receive $1 million to pay for consultant and staff time spent on the project. The process is likely to be a long-term and costly one, said City Attorney Bill McClure, since it would require outreach to figure out what sustainability standards should apply to different parts of the city, including single-family or multi-family homes. “It affects everybody in the community,” he said. A

Have a night out and support fire victims The management at Bacchus Restaurants, which owns and operates The Village Pub and The Village Bakery in Woodside, the Mayfield Bakery & Cafe in Palo Alto and six other Bay Area restaurants, is offering

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SHELTER from a firestorm Horses fleeing North Bay fires find refuge in Woodside Sylvia Zerbini leads Trueno back to his temporary stall at the Horse Park at Woodside. The 12 horses in her Grande Liberte troupe were evacuated from Sonoma County after a fire broke out late on the night of Oct. 8.

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mong the evacuees from the North Bay fires were many just visiting in the Wine Country, including the dozen horses in the Grande Liberte equine performing troupe with their trainer and owner, Sylvia Zerbini, and her family. The Grande Liberte troupe members were scheduled to perform at a sold-out Oct. 14 fundraiser for the nonprofit Belos Cavalos, an equine therapy program in Kenwood that helps traumatized girls and young women. Ms. Zerbini, her husband Richie Waite, and the horses had left their home — 80 miles north of Tampa, Florida — with their 53-foot, air-conditioned 14-horse semitrailer a few days ahead of schedule because of the hurricane headed their way. On Sunday night, Oct. 8, after giving a training clinic in Half Moon Bay, they had returned to Belos Cavalos and gone

to bed early. Soon after, at 11:15 p.m., they woke to pounding on the door. It was Charlyn Belluzzo, the founder of Belos Cavalos. “She said we have to go, we have to evacuate,” Mr. Waite said. He understood when he went outside. He saw flames less than a half mile away, coming over the ridge pushed by 70 miles an hour winds. He, his wife, their daughter and her finance, plus the family’s two dogs and a cat, loaded into their vehicle and drove to the portable show stalls, where their dozen horses, all stallions or geldings, were staying. “I heard my wife and my daughter screaming,” Mr. Waite said, after finding the stalls in tatters, and most of the horses scattered. “All the roof was blown off. All the door panels were horizonal from the

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About the cover: Trueno, one of twelve horses in the Grande Liberte performing troupe, exercises in the arena at the Horse Park at Woodside.

Oakmont senior community. winds,” he said. Once they had reached a point of temFortunately, Ms. Zerbini specializes in “liberty training,” developing a relation- porary safety, but with fires visible in the ship of mutual trust and respect between distance, Mr. Waite called Larry Gimple, horse and handler. The horses respond the executive director of the nonprofit to voice and visual commands. “My wife, Horse Park at Woodside, where they had just through voice, was able to call a lot of performed about a year earlier. It was 2:30 a.m., but Mr. Gimple welthe boys,” he said. They moved the horses into a nearby comed them. “Just come on over. I’ll have covered arena and began to load them everything ready,” Mr. Waite remembers into their trailer as the fire raced closer. him saying. Mr. Gimple said the call With no power, in the stunned him momendark, it was hard to tell how many horses they ‘Just come on over. I’ll tarily. “I had no idea fires had even started, so it had managed to capture, but as they loaded them have everything ready.’ was kind of a shock there was a fire big enough for in, they realized one was L ARRY GIMPLE, him to evacuate,” he said. missing. HORSE PARK AT WOODSIDE But soon he jumped into “We couldn’t underaction, using a tractor to stand where the other horse was,” Mr. Waite said. The missing clear manure that had been left from an horse was one of a performing trio called event the day before. He woke up two crew members, turned the “Three Amigos,” and his two teammates kept trying to lead Ms. Zerbini to a on lights, and set up food, water and stalls for the Grande Liberte horses. corner of the arena near the fallen stalls. The group arrived at 5:30 a.m., just as There they found the missing horse pinned under the fallen structure. “They preparations were completed. Mr. Gimple were telling her” where he was, Mr. Waite took the four family members, their dogs and cat, into his home on the property said. They extricated the horse, which had while he stayed with friends. Mr. Gimple said the horses, and their lacerations between its legs, and loaded it humans, seemed to be in shock. “It soundin the trailer. With the fire only about 1,000 feet away, ed horrific, I don’t know how they got the loaded trailer pulled away from the through it,” he said of their near escape. But during the week the troupe stayed, property. The next decision was where to go, with until they had to leave for an event in multiple fires burning. They headed west Scottsdale, Arizona, the humans and the on Highway 12, but just past the St. Francis equines appeared to recover, he said. Mr. Gimple said that he and the Horse Winery the road was blocked by a downed power pole and wires they couldn’t get the Park “were very grateful that we were able to take care of” the Grande Liberte massive horse trailer past. The winery owner came to the rescue, troupe. “They’re a unique group and very, and had them follow him through the very good people. They take very good winding residential streets of the nearby care of their horses.”

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Above: Sylvia Zerbini and her husband, Richie Waite, seemed to be in shock immediately after arriving in Woodside, said Larry Gimple, executive director of the Horse Park at Woodside. Far right: The horses and their owners stayed at the Horse Park for a week. Right: Ms. Zerbini with Trueno.

Mr. Gimple said the Horse Park is uniquely set up to help with an evacuation. While about 120 horses are boarded there yearround, about 400 more can be housed in temporary stalls they use for events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We consider ourselves an evacuation center,â&#x20AC;? he said. He said the facility offered to board, at no cost, any other evacuated horses, and had inquiries from owners looking to evacuate as many as 100 horses. In the end, the owners of only three other horses took them up on the offer, perhaps because of Woodsideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distance from the fires, he said. Mr. Gimple said the Horse Park has planned for a local disaster. Area horse owners and Woodside officials have been told the Horse Park will serve as an evacuation site, he said. In case the Horse Park must be evacuated, he allows two horse hauling companies to keep their large trailer trucks on the property. In turn, the Horse Park has first dibs on their services in an evacuation. Mr. Gimple urged all local animal owners to have a disaster plan and be ready to put it into place if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any chance an evacuation might be needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have a plan and execute it sooner than later,â&#x20AC;? he said. Despite the drama surrounding their visit, the Grande Liberte troupe plans to return to Belos Cavalos, which ended up being unscathed by the fire. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do the postponed fundraiser next May, Mr. Waite said. Even the horse injured in the collapse of the show stall was back performing again 10 days after the fire, Mr. Waite said. A

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Ex-council member opposes Measure F Editor: It was with horror that my husband happened to read to me the Almanac’s endorsement of Measure F, which in support of its endorsement relied on a reference to “This council and the council that preceded it, which included the fiscally astute Kathy McKeithen and Jim Dobbie ...” Shame on you Almanac — to use my and Jim’s names in such a way as to imply

that we would support this parcel tax! For many years on the council, I worked closely with Jim. As a matter of fact, he was solely responsible for my running for a third term. Jim and I both loved this town and tried always to place it before our personal interests. We thought alike and typically voted alike. So I think I can safely say he would cringe at the thought of this parcel tax passing. Jim and I worked for many years, together with Bill Widmer and a very courageous Town Manager who was with us for just about one year, to work

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to secure a firm financial footing for the town. It was not easy and was met with much resistance, sometimes even within the council. Few people will now believe how close the town was to bankruptcy. It was a long and very involved process, but we finally got there. I had to laugh when, just about one month after I left the council, I read the terms of the first negotiated contract. I thought it was a joke. In addition, our new City Manager was already backing out of his pledge to live in the town home and was, instead, going to continue to reside in Marin, and was asking for, and subsequently given, more money. Recently, so his salary can appear lower, he continues to receive additional compensation in the form of IT and car allowances, and even bonuses! I could go on. A new, fiscally frugal council you say??!!! Transparency you say? I disagree. I have been working with Sandy Crittenden on the ballot measure for some weeks now but had sought to keep a low profile for personal reasons. The

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Almanac’s editorial has forced me to do otherwise. I wholeheartedly recommend a NO vote on Measure F. Kathy McKeithen, former member, Atherton Town Council and mayor

No on Measure F Editor: It’s long past time that Atherton should have gotten rid of its parcel tax. The extra tax, voted in out of necessity in 1978, is today an unnecessary boondoggle, foisted on us by a town council that is happy to spend whatever the taxpayers will give them. The Town of Atherton gets its revenue from county taxes based on assessed property value. Almost 9% of county taxes goes to the Town. We all know that property values in Atherton have skyrocketed. Well so has the Town’s revenue. Still, we’re being told that the parcel tax is necessary. Fact is, Atherton has plenty of money to fund all of it’s town’s services and still have a surplus. I urge all Athertonians to

abolish this outdated and unnecessary tax. Vote No on Measure F! Don Fabiano, Watkins Avenue, Atherton

Menlo Park is no longer a village Editor: Although Menlo Park used to have a village ambiance, we can no longer claim that description. We are an extension of the cities on either side of us. Menlo Park can’t have it all. We cannot pave over the city with more and more multistory developments, more multinational businesses, both adding traffic, congestion, and people, and then take away parking spaces with bike routes and pocket parks. A solution will soon be proposed: a multi-story parking garage in downtown Menlo Park. Villages do not have multi-story parking garages. But again, we are not a village. Barbra Wood, Felton Drive, Menlo Park

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The former owner of Cindy’s Flowers and Gifts, Cynthia Ann Smith, 60, who had pleaded no contest to insurance fraud and unemployment insurance fraud, was sentenced Oct. 19 to five years of supervised probation and 90 days in county jail, according to prosecutors. She will be subject to search and seizure, fines and fees, and genetic marker testing. She will also have to pay restitution.

Her next hearing, to determine how much restitution she will be required to pay, is set for Nov. 30. According to prosecutors, Ms. Smith was paying her employees under the table in cash and failed to renew her workers’ compensation insurance policy, which was canceled because the premiums were not paid. She also allegedly was not paying some employees at all, and pay

deductions for state and federal taxes were not being made. Ms. Smith’s shop was searched by Menlo Park police in November 2012. The search came after a year-long investigation of workers’ compensation fraud and violations of state business regulations. She remains out of custody on a $20,000 bail bond. —By Kate Bradshaw

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threw a concrete cover for a water valve through a window at Communication Arts at 110 Constitution Drive, entered the business and stole four computers from four offices. Estimated loss: $7,200. Oct. 17. Auto burglaries: Thieves entered three vehicles parked in the 1600 block of El Camino Real. Stolen items include a backpack containing a GoPro camera, binoculars, a winter jacket, a fleece jacket and sports shoes; a wallet; and an electronic garage door opener. Estimated losses: $1,500, $200 and $15. Oct. 7. Thefts: Q A man entered Shady Lane Gifts on Sharon Park Drive and stole a necklace, which he returned when police located him. The shop owner chose not to press charges. Oct. 7. Q A man entered Mike’s camera on Santa Cruz Avenue, asked to see a camera and ran off with the camera. He was seen entering a red vehicle. Estimated loss: $3,999. Oct. 18. Q A man walked into Mike’s Camera on Santa Cruz Avenue, stole camera equipment and fled. Police describe him as white, in his late teens and wearing jeans, a white shirt and a Mickey Mouse hat. No estimate on losses. Oct. 7. Brandishing a weapon: A verbal dispute between two men at the Marsh Road Chevron station involved one man pulling out a knife, though there was no physical contact and no attempts at inflicting injury, police said. The man headed east on Marsh Road in a tan Nissan Altima. Oct. 10.

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Residential burglary: Someone broke into a shed on Nathorst Avenue and stole tools. Estimated loss: $1,600. Oct. 11. Theft: Someone stole a wallet from a truck parked on Shawnee Pass. Oct. 5. Vandalism: Someone pried open a mailbox and stole mail. Estimated loss: $500. Oct. 3. Firearm and drug offenses: Deputies arrested and jailed a driver and passenger in “a high-risk traffic stop” on Tynan Way on suspicion of possession of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, possession for sale, selling marijuana, obstructing an officer and assault with a firearm. Oct. 13. WEST MENLO PARK

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FIRE RELIEF Alain Pinel Realtors® offices are coming together to gather funds to help support victims of the devastating North Bay Fires.

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We will be working with all of our offices to help gather funds. Alain Pinel Realtors® will match the ﬁrst $50,000 donated dollar-for-dollar.

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Mid-Century Modern de ern JJewel ewel in in a Zen Zen Setting S with Views 175 Fawn Lane, Portola Valley Offered at $4,795,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Home Âą4,825 sf | Lot Âą1.31 acres Presenting a sterling example of the post-modern architecture that flourished in the mid-century, this home provides chic updated style in the premier Westridge area. A stunning waterscape with a sense of floating walkways transitioning to a dark-bottom pool creates a Zen-like introduction to the home. Modern design unfolds inside with an all-white palette complemented by unique marble and granite selections, paneled ceilings and walls, and rich brass accents. Floor-toceiling glass and lofty beamed ceilings play with proportion to

create an expansive ambiance. Privacy and views are married in perfect harmony with the grand living room peering out to the San Francisco Bay and city lights and bedroom walls of glass shrouded in peaceful oaks, pines and bamboo surrounding the 1.3-acre setting. A study in harmonious dichotomies balancing design with nature, and indoors with the outdoors this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence is a rare sanctuary of sophistication at a premier Silicon Valley locale.

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Timeless a and nd N New ew o on n tthe he E Edge dge o off Atherton 495 Sequoia Avenue, Redwood City Offered at $3,695,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Home ±3,645 sf | Lot ±9,709 sf Just completed, this stunning new home presents two levels of absolute luxury with the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary panache. The floor plan is an open and bright design with exceptional finishes and a neutral color palette that stands ready for any personal style. Adding timeless appeal are white oak floors complemented by crisp white millwork, as well as two linear fireplaces that bring a modern flair. Formal rooms, a tremendous great room kitchen, plus an upstairs

study center offer myriad options for daily enjoyment, while 5 bedrooms provide luxurious personal retreats, including a main-level suite ideal for guests. Enhancing the home’s indoor/ outdoor flow is a stacking wall of glass doors to the covered loggia and extra-deep rear yard. And, with a location midway between vibrant downtown Redwood City and Menlo Park plus proximity to tech centers, this is clearly an outstanding choice for Silicon Valley living!

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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1:30–4:30PM Remodeled Home on a Large Lot in the Willows 203 Haight Street, Menlo Park $1,498,000 | 2BR/1BA | Home ±890 sf | Lot ±7,550 sf Located on a quiet, out of the way, idyllic street in the Willows, this home has recently been remodeled and is situated on an oversized lot. Just behind the mature, front landscaping is a welcoming porch. Step into this bright home and you are immediately graced with deep views of the colorful back garden. Meander on crushed granite paths through beautiful flowering and fruiting plants. Enjoy entertaining and cooking with friends and family in the bright new kitchen boasting quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, an eat-in area and a glass door to yard. The newly remodeled bathroom has a custom feel with quartz counters and contemporary subway tiles. Relax and unwind in the cozy living room with hardwood floors, LED recessed lighting and a wood burning fireplace. Two spacious bedrooms sit off to the side down a private hall. The floor plan combined with the expansive backyard allow for endless expansion possibilities. Top rated Menlo Park schools.

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Omar Kinaan, REALTOR® 650.776.2828 omar@kinaan.com CalBRE 01723115

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Located on a private 8+acre site is an elegant 6 bedroom home which dominates the knoll of a hill and abuts the 1200 acre Jasper Ridge Preserve with views to the East and West. A large formal living room and a stunning dining room, which seats 24, are ideal for gracious entertaining . The family living area boasts a large well-equipped kitchen, breakfast room, and country style family room. Additional features include a game room, butler â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, a 1200 bottle wine cellar, project room, exercise room and an elevator connecting all floors. The house is surrounded by seasonal gardens, a pool, pool house, garden house, 2 garages and horse stalls.

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995 Fictitious Name Statement NOORANI DANCE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 275117 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Noorani Dance located at 56 Lorelei Lane, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): FARAH YASMEEN SHAIKH 56 Lorelei Lane Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/1/17. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on September 26, 2017. (ALM Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017) PENINSULA PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 275175 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Peninsula Pathways to College, located at 17 Parker Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): METIS BIOCONSULTING LLC 17 Parker Ave. Atherton, CA 94027 CA This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. 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 October 3, 2017. (ALM Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 2017)

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name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 10, 2017. (ALM Oct. 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 2017) ELITE MOBILE AUTO DETAILING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 275101 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Elite Mobile Auto Detailing, located at 597 6th Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): ANDY RAMIREZ 597 6th Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 CECILIA VAZQUEZ 597 6th Ave.

Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is conducted by: Joint Venture. 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 September 25, 2017. (ALM Oct. 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 2017)

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