Edward Chalmers Wood 1923-2013
Edward Wood, 90, of Palo Alto passed away June 11, 2013, at home. He was born and raised in Arizona and was a long-term resident of Portola Valley. He served in the Army Air Corps during WW II, completing 31 missions as a B-24 navigator in the European theater. He then completed his engineering degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson. While tutoring at the university, he met Obdulia Victoria Doan “Vickie�, and they married shortly thereafter. She was his life mate until her death in 2006. Mr. Wood became an expert in nuclear energy while working for General Electric in New York, Washington, and eventually California. His development of an improved reactor fuel cell set new standards for stability and safety, and was used in the first dual-purpose reactor that produced both plutonium and electricity. Like all good engineers, he enjoyed fixing what was wrong. Dissatisfied with school policies, he ran for the local school board in Richland, Washington, and served for several years, championing stronger academic standards. He finished his career with General Electric in Sunnyvale, California, as a public spokesman for nuclear safety. He was preceded in death by his brother David Holtz, his sister Katie Wood, and his grandson Brian Wood. He is survived by four children: Edward C. Wood (Janice) of Morrison, CO; Lesley Nelson (Gordon), of Ashland, OR; Frances Wood (Brian) of Durham, NC; and Alyson Illich (Jim) of Portola Valley, CA. He is also survived by five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. They plan a family service in Tucson, Mr. Wood’s place of birth. PAID
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) will be prepared by the City of Palo Alto Department of Planning and Community Environment for the project listed below. The agency and public comment period for this notice will extend from June 21, 2013 to July 22, 2013. A copy of the Notice of Preparation is available to be reviewed at the Development Center, which is located at 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA. 94301. If you have comments or questions regarding the preparation of the EIR, please contact Jodie Gerhardt of the Planning and Community Environment Department via email at Jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org 395 Page Mill Road and 3045 Park Blvd [11PLN-00374]: Request for a Planned Community zone change and Comprehensive Plan Amendment to allow redevelopment of the properties at 395 Page Mill Road (9.86 acres) and 3045 Park Boulevard (1.41 acres) in the City of Palo Alto. The project includes retention of the existing three-story ofďŹ ce building at 395 Page Mill Road and construction of two new four-story ofďŹ ce buildings totaling approximately 311,000 square feet. The project includes demolition of the existing one-story light industrial building at 3045 Park Boulevard and construction of a three-story Public Safety Building (about 44,500 square feet) for the City of Palo Alto, a multi-level parking structure, and future subdivision of this property. The proposed project requires amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations (from Research, OfďŹ ce and Limited Manufacturing (ROLM) and General Manufacturing (GM) to a Planned Community (PC)) to accommodate the proposed mix of uses, development density, and maximum building heights. It is anticipated that the proposed project may have the following environmental effects: land use, aesthetics, air quality, greenhouse gas, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise and vibration, cultural resources, transportation, utilities and service systems, biological resources (e.g., trees), and public services. The project site is part of the California-Olive-Emerson (COE) Study Area - bounded by California, Olive, and Emerson Streets – where monitoring and remediation of a chlorinated volatile organic compound (VOC) groundwater plume is on-going with oversight by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (San Francisco Bay RWQCB Case#43S0053). CURTIS WILLIAMS, Director of Planning and Community Environment In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices are available in the Council Chambers and Council Conference Room. Sign language interpreters will be provided upon request with 72 hours advance notice.
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POLICE CALLS Palo Alto June 13-19 Violence related Domestic violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Theft related Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Identity theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Residential burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Vehicle related Abandoned bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Auto recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Auto theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Bicycle theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Driving with suspended license . . . . . . .3 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Misc. traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Theft from auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . .2 Vehicle accident/property damage . . . 10 Vehicle impound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Vehicle tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Alcohol or drug related Drunk in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Drunken driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Possession of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Possession of paraphernalia . . . . . . . . .2 Miscellaneous Animal call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Arson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Found property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Missing person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Psychiatric hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Public incident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . .6 Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warrant/other agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Menlo Park June 13-19 Violence related Armed robbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Assault with a deadly weapon . . . . . . . .1 Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Theft related Commercial burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Residential burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Theft undefined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vehicle related Abandoned auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Auto theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Driving with suspended license . . . . . . .6 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Theft from auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unlicensed driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . .1 Vehicle accident/property damage . . . .1 Vehicle impound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vehicle tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Alcohol or drug related Drug activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Drunken driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Miscellaneous CPS referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Found property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Gang info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Info. case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Misc. penal code violation . . . . . . . . . . .1 Missing person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Other/misc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Outside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Probation violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Psychiatric hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Warrant arrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Atherton June 13-19 Theft related Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Vehicle related Parking/driving violation . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Suspicious vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . .1 Vehicle accident/property damage . . . .3 Vehicle code violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Miscellaneous Civil matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Fire call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Found property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Medical aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Other/misc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . .4 Suspicious person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Town ordinance violation . . . . . . . . . . . .3
VIOLENT CRIMES Palo Alto Unlisted block Bibbits Dr., 6/15, 11:35 p.m.; family violence/threats Unlisted block Hamilton Ave., 6/17, 1:02 a.m.; domestic violence Unlisted block Ramona Circle, 6/18, 11:30 a.m.; domestic violence
Menlo Park Chilco St./Rr tracks, 6/14, 7:41 p.m.; assault with a deadly weapon; on 6/12 two coworkers were involved in an altercation; the suspect hit the victim with a piece of wood El Camino Real/Middle Ave., 6/14, 9:08 p.m.; battery; an unknown suspect threw a water bottle at the victim 700 block Pierce Rd., 6/15, 9:26 a.m.; battery; victim reports being pushed but was uncooperative with police 1300 block Willow Rd., 6/15, 5:45 p.m.; robbery; an unknown suspect used a gun and took cash Hamilton Ave./ Chilco St., 6/16, 1:34 a.m.; assault
Milford Reynolds (“Mil�) Pribble March 27, 1919 - June 12, 2013 Mil Pribble of Palo Alto, a retired court reporter, author and editor, passed away on June 12 at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View following a period of congestive heart failure that was, mercifully, relatively brief when compared with his preceding 94 years of hard work, restless curiosity and vigorous pursuit of all that matters most in life. Always challenging himself to master new areas of knowledge, Mil earned degrees in liberal arts from Chapman University and in divinity from Yale and studied educational psychology at Stanford. His wide-ranging career included serving as pastor of First Christian Church in Tempe, Arizona, several years as a private investigator (elements of which he drew upon for his as-yet-unpublished suspense novel) and finally, court reporting in the Solano County, Federal Bankruptcy and Santa Clara County Courts. Following long service as a court reporter, in 1994 Mil entered an active retirement featuring frequent forest cabin and camping retreats and travel across the United States and abroad, including an oceangoing cruise around Cape Horn and tours in Canada and China. He also did extensive journalistic and editorial work on California Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) newsletters and authored two cookbooks, and his short stories were published twice in the Fault Zone anthologies of The California Writers’ Club. His tireless championing of the rights and interests of State retirees, which included stints as RPEA Board member, Director of Communica-
tions and the chairmanship of the Member Services Committee, earned him recognition as 2012 RPEA Member of the Year. Mil is survived by Sarah, his wife of 26 happy years; by children Ron, Shirley (Brooks) and David; by stepsons George and Steve Neil; by grandchildren Jarrell Moore, Megan Cherry and Ethan Pribble, Collin and Logan Brooks and great-grandson Miro Moore; by sister Helen Francis and her children Carol, Joe, Tom and Jane; and by numerous nephews, nieces and other extended family members and devoted friends of long standing. He was predeceased in the 1970s by his first wife and mother of his children Ella and by their firstborn son Fred. His panoramic interests ran from history, genealogy and politics to nutrition and health, quantum physics, music and literature. He will be long remembered and forever missed as a loyal friend and family patriarch, bon vivant, spellbinding storyteller and gourmet chef, who for nearly a century shared with the world a generous and unfailingly loving spirit, an incisive yet open mind and a gentle and disarming wit. A celebration of Mil’s life is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, in the Main Social Hall at Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. In place of f lowers, Mil’s survivors request that donations in his memory be made to The Cardiac Therapy Foundation of the Midpeninsula, 4000 Middlefield Road, Suite G-8, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4739. Such donations are tax-deductible. PA I D
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