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SUSHI NOW at Roberts Fresh ORGANIC SPRING MIX 4 ■ The Almanac ■ September 19, 2007 A TOWN MARKET PLACE 3015 WOODSIDE ROAD WOODSIDE, CA 94062 $2.99 lb. Extra Fancy ZUCCHINI SQUASH 59 ¢ lb. Sweet and Crunchy APPLE PEARS 79 ¢ lb. Large GALA APPLES MEAL MAKERS $1.29 lb. With a few basic ingredients on hand, you will never be able to say, "There's nothing to make for dinner." Dried pasta is a must. It can be jazzed up with vegetables, salad dressing, sauce, or a bit of olive oil. Garlic is another great staple. Saute some with an onion in olive oil, and you have the start of something special, including a savory chicken dish or an awesome spaghetti sauce. Cheese always gives a boost to meals, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, sharper than domestic Parmesan, is particularly flavorful. Sprinkle some on pasta, salads, or poultry. Low-sodium soy sauce is key if you want to whip up a stir-fry, make a tangy salad dressing, or marinate some meat. At ROBERTS MARKET, we are excited about the upcoming fall season. This time of year caters to many foods, including mushrooms. Our seasonal produce is beautifully displayed in our large produce department. We feature the finest produce, meats, poultry, and seafood available in the area, and we have a great selection of marinades which help change the taste of your favorite meats. Don't forget fresh cut flowers from our floral department to grace your table. HINT: Green onions are good because they substitute well for leeks, onions, garlic, or chives. SONOMA GOURMET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE 12 oz. – Also Caesar – Italian CLASSICO TOMATO & BASIL PASTA SAUCE 26 oz. – Also Four Cheese – Sundried Tomato $1.99 $2.49 GLACEAU VITAMIN WATER 20 oz. – Plus Calif. Redeem Value 89 ¢ STOUFFERS LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN LASAGNE 10 oz. – Also with Meat Sauce CHALLENGE SALTED BUTTER 1 lb. cubes 650-851-1511 Open 6:30AM - 8PM Sale Dates: Sept. 19, 20, 21, 22 www.robertsmarket.com KLEENEX COTTONELLE DOUBLE ROLL BATHROOM PAPER 6 roll pack $1.99 $2.99 $3.99 Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Spinach, Pesto, Onion, Tomato and Provalone Cheese $ 10 99 — Special This Week at Roberts — BEEF STIR FRY lb. COUNTRY STYLE BACON TERIYAKI SALMON ROCK COD (SNAPPER) TOM - WINE - GROCERY Save money and help us reduce inventory with a 20% off sale on all German and Austrian wines. The most recent vintages have been outstanding so this is a great opportunity to purchase top wines at bargain prices. Fried Chicken Parts $ 6 09 Tender and Juicy GERMAN & AUSTRIAN WINE SALE NOTE: All wines will be sale priced prior to purchase lb. $8.98 lb. $4.98 lb. $19.98 lb. $8.98 lb.
Short takes We want some Mo! Wonderful children’s author/illustrator Mo Willems is coming to Kepler’s in Menlo Park on Friday, Sept. 21, for a pajama party with his young fans. The Caldecott Medal winner will read his new book, a sequel to “Knuffle Bunny” called “Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity.” The party starts at 6:30 p.m. and attendees are strongly encouraged to wear their jammies and fuzzy slippers. Kepler’s promises it will be “the best story time ever.” Call 324-4321 or go to www. Keplers.com. Atherton is No. 1 In the latest Forbes Magazine, Atherton tied with Miami Beach, Florida, and Kenilworth, Illinois, as America’s richest neighborhood, with a median annual income of $200,001 and a median home sale price of $1.74 million. Atherton beat out Diablo and Rancho Santa Fe, both in California, for the top honor. Promises, promises The two architects designing the new $20 million complex at Portola Valley Town Center got a grilling Wednesday night, Sept. 12, over the use of about $150,000 in contingency funds. Councilman Ed Davis wanted reassurances that it wasn’t going to become a habit. In the dialogue, architects Larry Strain and Jim Goring, while not complaining, attributed the expenses to requests from the town that went beyond the agreed-upon tasks, and that more such charges were not expected. “What I’m getting from Jim is it’s unlikely,” Mr. Davis said. “It’s unlikely we’ll be asking for the money,” Mr. Goring replied wryly. “Larry has learned to say ‘No,’” Town Administrator Angela Howard added. “You guys are doing a great job,” said Mayor Ted Driscoll. “We’re very, very happy with your work.” Ms. Howard had one last special request: Could they go to the Blues & Barbecue Festival on Sunday? “I’ll buy you your food,” offered Mr. Driscoll. M E N L O P A R K | A T H E R T O N | W O O D S I D E | P O R T O L A V A L L E Y Phillips Brooks School buys 10 acres near Portola Valley, town official says ■ Portola Valley council members, residents express concerns about possible new school campus. By David Boyce Almanac Staff Writer Phillips Brooks School, the private preschool-throughgrade-5 school now operating at 2245 Avy Ave. in Menlo Park, has purchased a 10-acre undeveloped parcel along Los Trancos Creek on unincorporated land in Santa Clara County, according to Portola Valley deputy town planner Tom Vlasic. The property is just across the creek from the Alpine Inn parking lot in Portola Valley. The school bought the property without having decided “exactly what to do with it,” Mr. Vlasic said he was told. Mr. Vlasic said in a report to the Portola Valley Town Council that he spoke with Phillips Brooks Trustee John Shenk, a Woodside resident, on Sept. 10. Mr. Vlasic noted that, according to Mr. Shenk, the school has not yet submitted a plan to Santa Clara County and is aware of the lengthy planning processes facing the school and the need to work with concerned neighbors and communities. Repeated phone calls from the Almanac requesting comment from Mr. Shenk and from Phillips Brooks School were not returned. Phillips Brooks leases its current campus on Avy Avenue from the Las Lomitas Elementary School District. Portola Valley concerns Some Portola Valley residents are raising concerns that Phillips Brooks plans to move its campus to the new site. If a school is built there, it could increase traffic through Portola Valley. Mr. Vlasic said in an e-mail to Portola Valley council members that the school could face a number of issues in applying to the Santa Clara County Planning Commission for a use permit to operate a school. Among them: ■ The site adjoins a perennial creek that would be vulnerable to rainwater run-off from impervious surfaces at the school. ■ The site is right across the creek from the outdoor eating and drinking area of the Alpine Inn, a popular tavern. ■ An engineering consultant to the school concluded that just four acres of the hilly site are suitable for development. ■ Santa Clara County may require the school to serve the local “rural” community. A 2007-08 school directory shows 93 percent of Phillips Brooks’ 192 families living outside Portola Valley and 50 percent living in Menlo Park and Atherton. ■ The site is about 300 feet south of Arastradero Road and near the intersection with Alpine Road — a junction with tight, narrow curves and a short, steep uphill grade. Improving the intersection would require an encroachment permit from Portola Valley. The school would also have to win agreement from neighbors to widen the one-lane private Some Portola Valley residents are alarmed about the possibility that Philips Brooks School may be seeking to build a campus on 10 acres along Los Trancos Creek, the county boundary. The site is in unincorporated Santa Clara County opposite the Alpine Inn parking lot in Portola Valley. road that fronts the site, said Georgia Bennicas, who owns five acres between the site and Arastradero Road. She lives in Portola Valley. “They’re never getting access,” Ms. Bennicas said in an interview. “They’re not coming across my land; they’re not buy- Grand jury looking into Atherton’s affairs, again By Andrea Gemmet Almanac Staff Writer The current turmoil in the town of Atherton, involving Finance Director John Johns, appears headed for the scrutiny of the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury. Two Atherton residents told the Almanac that they have been called in to be interviewed by the grand jury this week. The turmoil erupted on Aug. 27, when Finance Director John Johns was placed on paid administrative leave reportedly because of complaints that he created a hostile work environment. Mr. Johns denies the allegations and said that he himself has been subject to threats and hostility following his audits of the Atherton Building Department and his questioning of other town financial records. Sam Goodman, the chair of the Atherton Audit Committee, and Bob Jenkins, a former audit committee member and director of the Atherton Civic Interest League, confirmed that they would be speaking to the civil grand jury. Three members of the grand jury, including its foreman, attended the public portion of a closed session Atherton City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12, said Mr. Jenkins. He said several other town officials and residents are scheduled to be interviewed by the grand jury, as well. The civil grand jury is a watchdog group that investigates city and county governments, issues reports and makes recommendations. Although it’s an arm of the courts, a civil grand jury cannot hand down criminal indictments; it can recommend that a criminal San Mateo County ALPINE ROAD Rossotti soccer field grand jury do so. Civil grand juries work in secret — anyone who has been interviewed by a grand jury is not allowed to discuss it, and the reports are the only publicly available information that result from their investigations. Earlier this year, the grand jury issued two reports on problems surrounding Atherton’s building department. The first report condemned lax procedures and a lack of communication between the town’s building department and inspectors with the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, claiming that safety hazards might exist in some Atherton homes. Atherton officials vigorously disputed the report’s charges, but later agreed to work more closely with the fire district. The grand jury’s final report, issued in July, criticized City Manager Jim Robinson for a lack parking lot PRIVATE ROAD GOLDEN OAK DRIVE LOS TRANCOS CREEK Alpine Inn P ALPINE ROAD PRIVATE ROAD ARASTRADERO ROAD Possible school site Santa Clara County See PHILLIPS BROOKS, page 11 of supervision over the building department staff, not intervening in a case of serious employee misconduct, and failing to keep council members informed of significant matters. Mr. Robinson retired at the end of July, and the council appointed his assistant, Wende Protzman, to serve as interim town manager until a permanent one is hired. Currently, attorney Mary Topliff’s investigation into the complaints against Mr. Johns is ongoing. City Attorney Marc Hynes said he did not know when the investigation would be completed. If any disciplinary measures are taken against a department head such as Mr. Johns, they will be meted out by Ms. Protzman, not the council, Mr. Hynes said. He said he did not know if the City Council would view Ms. Topliff’s report on her investigation. A September 19, 2007 ■ The Almanac ■ 5
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