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Five apply for two seats on architectural review board By Dave Boyce Almanac Staff Writer
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t’s February, a time the Woodside Town Council sets aside to consider applicants and make appointments to the various panels of volunteers who help govern the town. The council meets Tuesday, Feb. 14, and is likely to conduct interviews, in public, to fill two four-year terms on the Architectural and Site Review Board. The applicants are: incumbent Maggie Mah along with residents John Carvell, John M. Hess, William McSherry and Caitlin Rozzi. The five-member board reviews construction projects, most of them residential, for their impact on the town’s rural character and natural beauty, and refers the projects to the planning director or Planning Commission with suggested modifications, imposed conditions and/or recommendations to approve or disapprove.
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The Almanac reviewed the applicants’ comments in applications for the position. Ms. Mah is seeking reappointment after five years on the board. She has a bachelor’s degree in German literature and art history from the University of California at Berkeley. Of her various volunteer activities, including upholding the town’s equestrian heritage and updating the general plan, her experience on the board “is by far the richest and most challenging,” she said. Applying the residential design guidelines to a project review requires comfort with ambiguity, she said, as well as abilities to balance art and science, quickly grasp concepts, and envision the end result without the benefit of a lot of detail. Mr. Carvell has a bachelor’s degree in management science from UC San Diego and a master’s
degree in business from UC Berkeley. His focus in joining the review board would be helping property owners realize their goals in “a timely and cost effective manner” within the parameters of the general plan and design guidelines, he said. “I believe I can do so while putting personal preferences and opinions aside and providing objective feedback to applicants to guide them through the planning process,” he said. Mr. Hess has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Iowa, a master’s degree in business from the University of Oregon and a doctorate from Stanford University. He said that he developed properties that were “a major factor” in establishing neighborhood character in a medium-sized city and a rapidly growing small town, both in Colorado. “I appreciate the work that has gone into creating a unique town (Woodside) and have a great interest in helping the town maintain
Race-based assault of nanny is reported By Kate Bradshaw Almanac Staff Writer
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64-year-old woman employed as a nanny said she was pushing a 7-month-old baby in a stroller on Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park on Monday, Jan. 30, when she was assaulted by two teenage boys, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. near Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, according to Blanca, the victim of the alleged attack. She asked that her last name not be used. In an interview, she said she was approached by two blond teenagers on bikes, who appeared to
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Mayor Livermore thanked Ms. Reyering for her services, as did Mr. Mason in a recent email to the Almanac, noting in particular her work with the Backyard Habitat program, her success in persuading Stanford University to use wildlife-friendly fencing along Sand Hill Road, and her efforts in encouraging respect for wildlife in town. Ms. Reyering, in her letter of resignation, said she had no choice but to resign. “I hope that the Town of Woodside will reflect upon the manner in which this ‘investigation’ of my work and character were conducted,” she said, “and take steps to avoid such baseless attacks against Town volunteers in the future.” A
be about 17 years old and were wearing backpacks. The boys were cycling toward her on the sidewalk, and she tried to move out of the way, she said. The two boys called her a “stupid Hispanic,” she said, and grabbed the sunglasses from her face and threw them to the ground before fleeing. The incident happened quickly, she said, and she didn’t get a great view of what they looked like. Priya Rajan, Blanca’s employer,
said that Blanca rushed home with the baby after the incident occurred and called the police. Blanca told the Almanac and the police that there were witnesses to the event who did not react to what had happened to her. The police confirmed that they had not received any calls from witnesses of the incident. Since then, Blanca said, she’s gotten nervous and hasn’t See NANNY, page 20
Arthur Paul Notthoff, Jr. Dec. 8, 1925 – Jan. 26, 2017 Arthur Paul Notthoff, Jr., a 62-year resident of Menlo Park, died at home January 26, 2017. He was born in Oakland, CA on December 8, 1925 and graduated from UC Berkeley, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Master of Science in electrical engineering. Art was married to Carroll Whitton Notthoff whose death preceded his in 1998. He worked at Dalmo Victor for 35 years where one of the projects he worked on was the system that beamed photographs of the lunar landing back to Earth. He was an avid collector and gourmet cook. He volunteered with the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce Connoisseur’s Marketplace and the Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) in Palo Alto, which displayed many of his collections and where he met his longtime friend Isabel Kennedy. Art is survived by his three children and their spouses Ann Notthoff and Dwight Holing of Orinda, Charles Notthoff and Laurie Takao of McKinleyville, and Sally and Arthur Zarnowitz of San Jose, along with six grandchildren, Mary and Sam Holing, Patrick and Nicholas Notthoff and Raymond and Walter Zarnowitz. Private services are pending. The family requests memorial contributions in the name of Art Notthoff to be made to MOAH, P.O. Box 1731, Palo Alto, CA 94302. PAID
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and improve its architectural character,” Mr. Hess said. Mr. McSherry, a Woodside councilman in the 1990s, has a bachelor of science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master’s degree in business from UC Berkeley. He said he’s built houses under regulations “as stringent as those of Woodside’s” and has been an applicant before Woodside’s review board. “I feel it is important to contribute based on ability and availability,” he said, noting that he has
a background in engineering and is familiar with engineering and architectural drawings. Ms. Rozzi has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Union College with 10 years experience designing commercial buildings, including “super skyscrapers” and small retail. She recently became a resident and is “excited to marry my engineering experience with town involvement,” she said., adding: “I am incredibly organized, smart and no-nonsense.” A
Henry Close Montgomery III February 17, 1936 – December 22, 2016 Henry C. Montgomery, III passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Blanka, her family and many friends in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, on December 22, 2016. He was 80 years old. Born on February 17, 1936, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Henry grew up with his parents (Henry and Margaret Montgomery) and two sisters, in Oxford, Ohio. He loved to work and during his youth had many jobs including house painter, ice cream scooper and taxi driver. While being a taxi driver, he met his first wife, Linda. After graduating with a degree in economics from Miami University of Ohio, where his father was a professor of classics, he and Linda relocated to New York City, where Henry began his career as a Senior Staff Auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co. This is where he discovered his love for accounting. Between the years 1960 and 1970, Henry continued his career with ITT (1964 - 1967), McKinsey & Company (1967-1969) and Laird Industries, Inc. In February 1971, Henry relocated with his wife and two children from the East Coast to Portola Valley, California, where he became Vice President and Controller of Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation. During the 1970s and 1980s, he worked as a CFO and turnaround specialist for many companies, including Memorex Corporation, Saga Corporation, Pullman Inc., WordStar and Chuck E. Cheese, shepherding them out of the “red” and back to profitability. In 1989 he established Montgomery Professional Services Corporation (MPSC), which provided outsourced accounting services to start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses. In 2006, Henry saw the opportunity for outsourcing accounting services and began Montgomery Pacific Outsourcing LLC (MontPac) and moved from Portola Valley, to Honolulu, HI and eventually settled in Angeles City, Philippines, where MontPac is located. In addition to running his own company, over the years, Henry served on many different Boards as a member and chairman. The companies included, but not limited to, Swift Energy Co., Catalyst Semiconductor Inc., Miami University Foundation and Honolulu Symphony Orchestra Society. Henry was deeply loved by his friends and family for his warmth, humor, and optimism. His integrity, energy, and smile will never be forgotten. Henry was extremely generous, always ready to give his time and energy where it was needed among his community of extended family and friends. He was an incredible Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend. Henry is survived by his wife, Blanka Montgomery, sisters Virgina Melin and Ann Montgomery (deceased), children Elizabeth Keelan (Vince Keelan), Monty Montgomery (Kristin Montgomery) and Margaret Montgomery; grandchildren Henry Montgomery V, Christine Keelan, Lauren Keelan and Jack Montgomery. PA I D
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