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Richard Hine |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 7:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
ATHERTON
Planners at fault for Atherton mess
The following letter by Jim Altman was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:
Editor:
What is going on in the planning department in the town of Atherton?... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 4, 2007 at 10:59 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
Menlo Girls Lacrosse Beats Castilleja 9-6
Girls Varsity Lacrosse Game: MENLO SCHOOL vs. CASTILLEJA, 04/03/07
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MENLO SCHOOL 9, CASTILLEJA 6
(Visitor)CASTILLEJA (0-4 Overall), (0-3 PAL)... |
Alexis Longinotti |
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on Apr 4, 2007 at 12:03 am by Alexis Longinotti, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Dine and dance at the ACS Annual Gala Spring Sounds
Join Tall Tree award-winning Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park for live music, auctions, dinner and dancing, all in supp... |
Jennifer |
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on Apr 3, 2007 at 11:52 am by Jennifer, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Spring Open Studio and Art Sale, Hunters Point Shipyard
SHIPYARD ARTISTS HOST 16TH ANNUAL SPRING OPEN STUDIO
Public Invited to Buy Directly From Artists
Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2007
11 AM – 6 PM
Free Admission – ... |
Marc Ellen Hamel |
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on Apr 3, 2007 at 11:43 am by Marc Ellen Hamel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Stuffed Animal Pet Show and photo exhibit at the Atherton Library
The Atherton Library will host a Stuffed Animal Pet Show for National Pet Week in May. The show will take place Monday, May 7th at 4:00 PM. Children ages 3 and up can register... |
DeAnn Okamura |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 4:42 pm by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Kids' Earth art contest
Atherton is hosting an enviromental art contest for kids in kindergarten through grade 8. Entries must be submitted by April 16 at the Atherton Building Dept., 93 Station Lane... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 3:32 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
AROUND TOWN
Menlo-Atherton presents the hit musical GREASE!
Menlo-Atherton High School's International Thespian Society presents the hit musical Grease! Come enjoy the fast pace and pulsating tunes of this 50s musical with stars senior... |
Drama Booster |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 3:29 pm by Tom & Rita Tachis, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
What do you think about sharing use of Nealon baseball field with dogs?
I would like to hear feedback from Menlo Park residents on the advisability of the current shared usage of the Nealon baseball field with off leash dogs. There have been compl... |
parkuser |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 11:51 am by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Hills neighborhood |
SPORTS
Directors of the Boards
After going undefeated in Burgess League Basketball with a perfect 8 – 0 record, the 7th Grade La Entrada Boys Basketball Team, coached by Tarny Perkins and Bill Barrett, won ... |
Tarny Perkins |
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on Mar 31, 2007 at 7:46 pm by Tarny Perkins, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Annual Egg Hunt
The City of Menlo Park hosts the annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, 2007. This fun filled event is from 10am - 12 noon at Burgess Park. Bring the family to enjoy an egg hun... |
Rosetta Fort |
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on Mar 30, 2007 at 12:20 pm by Brian, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Town of Portola Valley courts, baseball field and children's play yard at Town Hall closing April 17
The construction for the Town of Portola Valley New Town Center continues to gather momentum. The old buildings have been removed, a new maintenance shed has been constructed... |
Steven Willis |
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on Mar 30, 2007 at 9:33 am by Steven Willis, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Lost opportunity for BMR housing
The following letter by Elizabeth Lasensky was published in the Almanac's March 28 print edition:
Editor:
The 1300 El Camino (Cadillac) project offered Menlo Park it... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 29, 2007 at 6:06 pm by Homeowner, a member of the Hillview Middle School community |
SPORTS
M-A Softball wins big over SSF
PAL Ocean Division- Girls Varsity Softball
M-A was paced by Olivia Vagelos' 3 hits, Sarah Black- 2 hits and Emily McPhearson 2 hits and 2 RBI's in a well played game.
Fre... |
Rick Vujovich |
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on Mar 29, 2007 at 1:00 pm by Rick Vujovich, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why put your child in danger?
The following letter by Maria Ploeger was published in the Almanac's March 28 print edition:
Editor:
Last week's photo of 5-year-old Hanna Kopisch riding her tiny bi... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 28, 2007 at 7:25 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
M-A Boys Varsity Lacrosse Falls to Bellarmine
The boys varsity lacrosse team lost to Bellarmine 8-6 in a rain drenched contest Monday afternoon. The Bear’s mighty defense held the Bells scoreless in the second half. An... |
Alison Blank |
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on Mar 26, 2007 at 10:10 pm by Alison Blank, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
MENLO PARK
Contributors Need Answers from Allied Art Guild
A few years ago my husband and I were approached for a donation to fund the repair and restoration of the Allied Arts Guild. We discussed how much we enjoyed the beautiful pl... |
Two Very Concerned Contributors |
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on Mar 26, 2007 at 9:42 pm by Jerry G., a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Barack Obama raise $453,000 in Portola Valley
Re this story: "Barack Obama raises $453,000 in Portola Valley" Web Link
O.K., I'll make a kick-off 2008 presidential e... |
mary dumont |
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on Mar 25, 2007 at 9:54 am by theopaul, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Allied Arts Guild restaurant to close; future of historic complex uncertain
Web Link
How about yet another high-density housing project, a la our previous infill-loving Menlo Park City Council majority? ... |
Gern Blanston |
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on Mar 25, 2007 at 7:35 am by PAA Member, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Is fire district carrying fight too far?
The following letter by Brian Schar was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
Editor:
First, the Menlo Park Fire Protection District leadership a... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 5:14 pm by RoverII, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Council should have at least delayed the tax
The following letter by W.C. Brown was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
Editor:
I am extremely disappointed that the Menlo Park City Council... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 2:08 pm by Deja Vu, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Doing several things at once
Multi-tasking is antithetical to life as an intelligent and conscientious human being.
Discuss ...
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Mr. Man |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 10:06 am by Slow Flow-er, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hillview boy competes in state geography bee
Kurt Kessler of Atherton, an eighth-grader at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park, has qualified to represent the school at the state level of the National Geographic Bee on... |
Newsboy |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 8:03 am by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stanford professor has theory for improving grades, study habits
A group of junior high school students were able to markedly increase their grades and study habits after being told that their IQs were like muscles and could be increased th... |
Richard Hine |
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on Mar 22, 2007 at 8:59 pm by Academic411.com, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton High School Robotics: Rack ‘n Roll
Following is a press release from JoAnne Goldberg, spokesperson for the M-A High Robotics Team:
Menlo-Atherton Robotics Team #766 was among 48 teams, including 10 teams from... |
Newsboy |
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on Mar 22, 2007 at 8:10 pm by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
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