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The Spectrum.NOV.2011 

Table of Contents 

Inside The Spectrum – 4 

RCSD Corner – 5 

“As I Was Saying...” – 6 

Nonprofits in the News – 7 

Challenger McCarthy Takes on 

Incumbents in Council Forum – 8 

Let the Good TImes Roll After 5 – 10 

P.S. The People Speak: 

Letters to the Editor – 13 

Nonprofits in Action – 14 

Community Interest – 15 

Cultural Events – 16 

Chris Sakelarios: Overcoming 

Obstacles and Inspiring Those 

She ‘Walks’ With – 18 

RWC Youth Hold Rally to Halt 

Bullying – 20 

Insurance Tips: Six Ways to Save 

Money on Life Insurance – 23 

Senior Activities – 23 

Mayor’s Beautification Recognition 

Awards – 25 

Shop Redwood City – 30 

Crossword: Know Your 

Community Puzzle – 32 

A Minute With Uncle Sam – 34 

Welcome! 

While Redwood City is experiencing a warming start to winter, the ice is ready to come to Courthouse 

Square and The Spectrum is anything but chilly in bringing you our November 2011 edition. 

The Spectrum tries to feature businesses and business owners who perform charitable acts in our community. 

This month we have two such stories. Contributing writer Julie McCoy profiles lifelong Redwood City 

resident Chris Sakelarios. She recently won two gold medals at the Hunstman World Senior Games and 

is also the owner of a downtown area coffee shop. 

Redwood City resident Bob Lutticken has been in the food services business for 30 years and contributes 

to our community through donations and volunteerism. He recently expanded his Menlo Park business to 

include a wine bar that has customers flocking to experience the food and great atmosphere. 

Publisher Steve Penna predicts the outcome of the races Redwood City voters will be watching on Nov. 8 

in his column, “As I Was Saying….” He also writes about a new change to the downtown parking meters. 

We also have the Mayor’s Beautification Awards list, a section on nonprofits in the news and an advertising 

section highlighting businesses in the Main Street area. If you have not visited the area of late, you will 

be pleasantly surprised by the changes and activities. 

Once again this month, we continue to bring you our regular features on senior activities, items of 

community interest, cultural and entertainment events, letters to the editor, insurance tips from Hector 

Flamenco, information from the Redwood City School District and the popular feature “A Minute With.” 

If you are looking for our News Briefs section this month, you will notice it is not there. We have 

discontinued the section and will be running those types of stories, along with up-to-the-minute 

information on our community, online at www.spectrummagazine.net. 

Businesses are an important component of all communities because they create sales tax revenues that contribute 

to the overall city budget while providing much-needed services for the community. In that spirit, we 

encourage you, our readers, to support our valuable Spectrum advertisers by using their services when 

you are out shopping, dining or enjoying yourself in our community with friends and family. Many 

of them have special offers for you to cut out and present, including discounts on services, food and 

beverages, so please take the time to look over their ads this month and use their coupons and discounts. 

Until next month, enjoy Redwood City and don’t get hurt on the ice! 

Steve Penna 

Owner and Publisher 

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Anne Callery 

Copy Editor 

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Julie McCoy 

Nicole Minieri 

Contributing Writers 

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Cover/Cover Story Photography 

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Inside The Spectrum: Cover Story Photo Shoot 

The photo shoot for this month’s cover subject, Chris Sakelarios, was 

arranged by Spectrum Publisher Steve Penna for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 

at 1 p.m. at the Backyard Coffee Company (formerly Sportivo Coffee 

Bar) at 965 Brewster Ave. 

Photographer James Kaspar arrived first and scoped out the coffee shop, 

which was to be the backdrop for the afternoon. Sakelarios arrived next, 

coming from a training session, and the two got the opportunity to meet and 

talk a bit before Penna arrived after attending a meeting. 

Penna’s and Sakelarios’ paths have crossed several times over the years. 

Both are Sequoia High School graduates (Penna was in the same class as 

Chris’ sister Nina) and they also attended Hoover School together. The two 

exchanged hugs and went to work. 

The trio started out in the main area of the coffee shop and then moved into 

the second area of the facility, which serves as a private physical training and 

weight room area. Of course, they needed the photos to highlight recent medals 

won by Sakelarios, but they also wanted to incorporate her occupation. Hence 

the coffee cup, whipped cream, exercise equipment and medals. 

Toward the end of the shoot, Sakelarios’ father, Nick, joined the group, 

and he and Penna exchanged several memories about old-time Redwood 

City history. They took some pictures of the father/daughter team and it was 

heartwarming to watch. 

The entire shoot took about an hour. 

Sakelarios has conquered many obstacles in her young life, many of 

which have led her to where she is today: a community-involved person, 

business owner, award winner, inspiration to many and a trainer too. All 

are characteristics that improve the lives of others. When you look at her, 

maybe she is training us all? After all, roads or paths — whether we are 

crawling, walking, running or dreaming — are said to be paved with good 

intentions. Sakelarios is a perfect example of just that. The Spectrum salutes 

community-minded business owners like Sakelarios and introduces her to 

our readers in the hopes that she will inspire you to contribute as well. 

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RCSD Corner: News From the Redwood City School District 

SHundreds Run for Redwood City Education 

everal hundred eager runners and walkers, perfect California weather 

and a robust community spirit all joined together Oct. 15 to result 

in the hugely successful, inaugural OktobeRun Half Marathon and 

5K Run/Walk. Nearly a thousand runners, walkers and community 

volunteers participated in the event, organized by the Redwood City Education 

Foundation and sponsored by 18 local businesses and 37 generous families. 

Numbering among the racers, ranging from age 3 to 86, were district 

teachers, staff and students, many sporting T-shirts emblazoned with their 

school’s logo, including Clifford fourth-grade teacher (and San Mateo 

County’s 2010 Teacher of the Year) Shannon Cody, who was ultimately 

the 10th-place overall finisher (and fastest female) in the half marathon, 

completing 13.1 miles in almost exactly 90 minutes. 

Superintendent Jan Christensen was also among the racers, completing the 

3.1 miles comprising the 5K Run/Walk. “We’re so pleased about this event,” 

said Christensen. “This is going to be a yearly event, and we so appreciate the 

support of our foundation, because they are so awesome and fantastic and do 

so many great things for our students.” 

Race Director Rick Hunter, who also sits on the board of directors for RCEF, 

and Course Director Ron Talain recognized a unique opportunity both to create a 

race event in a region where none has been held for the past several years and 

to benefit the students of the Redwood City School District in the process. 

Early estimates indicate that this first-time event raised an incredible $25,000 

to support and enrich the education of the district’s 9,200 students. Said Hunter, 

“This was an all-volunteer event and we owe every volunteer a huge debt of 

gratitude. We thank the Sequoia High School cross country team and leadership 

class who cheered you on and all the race day volunteers who got up early to 

work. Most of all, we thank the Race Organizing Committee, who put their lives 

on hold for several months and spent probably thousands of hours working on every 

detail. With the first successful year under our belts, next year’s planning will 

be easier and focused on adding to and improving what we did in 2011.” 

The OktobeRun coincided with Redwood City’s second annual 

Oktoberfest, further incentivizing runners with the prospect of great food, 

cold drinks and live entertainment to reward a race well run. 


As I Was 

Saying… Publisher 

| Steve Penna 

It’s the most wonderful time of this year or any 

election year! I absolutely get enthralled by 

elections and more so by the candidates and their 

campaigns. Even though this election has been 

low-key, some important decisions will be made 

on Nov. 8 and I am going to predict right now 

what voters will say. 

Let’s start with the Redwood City City Council 

race, where we have four incumbents — Alicia 

Aguirre, Ian Bain, Rosanne Foust and Barbara 

Pierce — facing off against political newcomer 

Paul McCarthy. 

In Redwood City and, to be truthful, in all areas, 

it is hard to beat an incumbent. You need major 

name recognition, a long history of community 

involvement, money, money and more money. 

There is a slim chance that McCarthy would be 

able to unseat one of the incumbents, but I don’t 

see it happening. He has gained some momentum, 

endorsements and support, but not getting his message 

out to the masses of voters and not issuing a candidate’s 

statement in the voter guide will definitely hurt his 

chances regardless of momentum he gains. But he 

is also the only candidate who is not in favor of 

the two local tax increases on the ballot. But how 

do voters know that? 

What those election watchers will be waiting 

for on election night is to see in what order the 

candidates finish. Will the snub from labor groups 

and emergency services groups bump Pierce 

from her usual top vote-getter spot? She has 

firm support in other areas of our community. 

Have the environmental militants lessened 

Foust’s popularity? She also has strong support 

throughout all community neighborhoods. Has 

Bain gained more support in our community and 

will not finish fourth? If he has a strong finish, he 

might be in line for a vice mayor spot. 

And, maybe most importantly, will a top-ofthe-group 

finish secure Aguirre to take over as 

mayor in January 2012? Needless to say, I predict 

the incumbents will all be re-elected. 

I will disagree with Mayor Jeff Ira (who 

called McCarthy’s campaign “sad”) and give 

huge CONGRATULATIONS to McCarthy for 

making them all campaign hard for it and giving 

our community the opportunity to discuss some 

issues that needed to be discussed. Since when is 

it not the right of anyone to run for political office 

if qualified? And who is to say how one should 

run a campaign? Just because a candidate is not 

collecting thousands of dollars or spending his 

own thousands of dollars does not mean he is not 

serious or is running a “sad” campaign. I guess 

the voters will determine that. 

.… 


In the Redwood City School District race, 

incumbents Alisa Greene MacAvoy, Shelly Masur 

and Dennis McBride are facing competition from 

parent volunteer Lea Cuniberti-Duran. There 

are many issues facing the district, some of which 

are very controversial and important to students 

and the community and home values. 

Given that the district’s per-student spending is 

lower than in neighboring districts, most feel the 

current board members are doing an adequate job, 

and those parents who don’t feel that way send 

their children to private or charter schools. Nobrainer 

here — all three incumbents will win. 

.… 

In the Sequoia Union High School District race, 

trustees Lorraine Rumley and Olivia Martinez 

are campaigning against Menlo Park resident 

Allen Weiner, East Palo Alto resident Larry James 

Moody and Carrie Du Bois, San Carlos School 

District trustee. Despite the teachers union’s 

disapproval of the incumbents, they will both be 

re-elected and Du Bois will also be elected. 

.… 

All three incumbents on the San Mateo County 

Community College District board — Dave 

Mandelkern, Patricia Miljanich and Karen 

Schwarz — are running for re-election but are 

being challenged by Jaime Diaz, Joe Ross and 

Michael Stogner. 

Of the challengers, Ross has raised and spent the 

most money and has also gained the endorsements 

of State Assemblyman Rich Gordon, County 

Supervisor Dave Pine, school district board 

member Shelly Masur, the San Mateo Community 

College Federation of Teachers AFT Local 1493 

and the San Mateo County Labor Council. 

I don’t know if he will be able to overcome the 

obstacles of unseating an incumbent in such a 

large district. The district is virtually all of San 

Mateo County and covers all three community 

colleges: Cañada, San Mateo and Skyline. But 

given the strength of his campaign, the recent 

dissatisfaction with decisions made by the current 

board and the controversy surrounding Measure 

H, I think he might be able to do it. 

So I will go way out on a limb and say Ross will 

unseat one of the incumbents; I just can’t say which one. 

.… 

Measure H has the San Mateo County 

Community College District asking us to pass a 

$564 million (yes, $564 million) bond. This is not 

that hard to predict — it should and will fail. It 

is time for district board members to start doing 

their jobs and make some hard decisions about 

cuts to classes or continual salary increases for 

administrators. As one opponent of the measure stated, 

“They need to tighten their belts just like anyone else.” 

.… 

The political action committee Redwood City Residents 

to Protect City Services (made up of elected 

officials and status quo alike), which is in favor of 

Measures I and M to increase the city’s hotel and 

business taxes, has run an unimpressive campaign, 

but predicting the outcome of this is not easy. 

My gut feeling is that both measures will not 

pass, but firefighters and union personnel have 

been walking precincts trying to create awareness 

and approval. In a low voter-turnout election like 

this is expected to be, that is so valuable and usually 

leads to passage. Also, voters are just not that aware 

of City Council politics and will be voting in trends, 

and it is not trendy right now to approve taxes at all. 

Given all that, I will go out on a limb and 

predict the business license tax increase, Measure 

M, will fail and the hotel tax, Measure I, will pass. 

When asked last time, voters rejected the business 

license tax, and the mood of the voters is not good 

right now. We are tired of taxes no matter how 

small the campaigns tell us they will be. Maybe 

the third time will be a charm? 

.… 

Measure K, a charter amendment regarding the 

sale and purchase of property, is also on the ballot 

and unfortunately has not gotten more attention. It 

generally takes away a charter-protected safeguard 

for residents that property sold is done so to the 

“highest bidder,” thus creating the most revenues 

possible for general services. Changing the charter 

gives our City Council the flexibility to take other 

“factors” into consideration when selling property. 

Many feel this might lead to favoritism toward 

one developer or another and that it will change as 

the dynamics of the council do. Regardless, this 

measure will pass just because no one is informed 

or understands the issue. 

.… 

You may remember I told you about the “option 2” 

on the new downtown parking meters, which gives 

one the opportunity to add time to an existing meter 

payment without having to pay again for time that 

has already been paid for but not used up yet. This 

option proved very popular with seniors, young 

teen drivers and those who do not use credit cards 

frequently. It’s fast, easy and convenient and if 

someone leaves time on the meter, the one coming 

in after can benefit from the time remaining. Why 

should we pay for the same service twice? 

I was a bit surprised when I got a few messages 

(continues on page 33)

Nonprofits in the News 

Redwood City Woman’s Club 

Clubhouse Centennial Celebration 

Sunday, Oct. 23, 2–4 p.m. 

Clockwise from center left: Georgia Jack gives a Woman’s Club history lesson. Club 

President Sally Newman cuts the cake. Councilwomen Rosanne Foust and Barbara 

Pierce pose with former Mayor Jim Hartnett. 

The Redwood City Woman’s Club, established in 1909 and a member of the 

California and General Federations of Women’s Clubs, meets at its historic 

clubhouse, built in 1911, at 149 Clinton St. the first Thursday of each month 

from September through June. Typical agenda: social at 11:30 a.m., lunch 

at 12 p.m., followed by meeting and program. Guests and new members 

are always welcome. For more information about membership or clubhouse 

rentals, call 650-363-1266, email info@rwcwc.com or visit www.rwcwc.com. 

Tim Griffith Foundation Gala 

It’s not too late to register for the seventh annual Tim Griffith Foundation 

Gala, A Warm Winter’s Eve. Please join us! 

Where: Elks Lodge, 229 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo, 650-345-4886 

When: Saturday, Nov. 12 

Times: 4:00 croquet (optional), 5:30 champagne reception and silent auction, 

7:30 three-course seated dinner, 8:45 live auction and Fund-A-Need 

Donations to: Tim Griffith Foundation, 570 El Camino Real #150-427, 

Redwood City, CA 94063 

Note: Carpooling will be provided to the croquet tournament. Please meet at 

the Elks Lodge at 3:45. Or just come for the evening! 

Charter Auxiliary for Children 

Charter Auxiliary for Children raises money for Lucile Packard Children’s 

Hospital through big monthly rummage sales at its facility at 1228 Douglas 

Ave. in Redwood City. 

All items are donated; all staff are volunteers. The group’s first sale in the 

Redwood City facility was in October 2010. 

The sales are on the third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

and the Saturday following that from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., except in December 

when the sale is held the first weekend of the month. 

In December the group has an Annual Holiday Boutique & Rummage Sale at 

which they have a large selection of holiday merchandise as well as items from 

their regular stock of collectibles, antiques, silver, crystal, china, jewelry, art, 

toys, books, clothing for the entire family, shoes, linens, kitchen items and more. 


Challenger McCarthy Takes on Incumbents in 

Council Forum — Election Nov. 8 

Aguirre 

Bain 

Foust 

McCarthy 

Pierce 

Five candidates vying for four seats on the City 

Council of Redwood City told a local audience 

why they are the best fit for the job. 

For the four incumbents, that means 

piggybacking on previous work and future plans. 

For the lone challenger, it is the chance to infuse 

some new blood. 

While the roughly dozen and a half attendees 

at the League of Women Voters–sponsored forum 

may know the incumbents — Barbara Pierce, 

Rosanne Foust, Ian Bain and Alicia Aguirre — 

newcomer Paul McCarthy took the chance to introduce 

himself as a 12-year resident with children 

enrolled in local schools and military experience 

building infrastructure and balancing budgets. 

McCarthy credited the City Council for turning 

the city from mundane to vibrant, adding his belief 

that he also “could make a positive contribution to 

the continued growth of Redwood City.” 

McCarthy, a California Highway Patrol sergeant, 

is purposely not collecting donations or using 

traditional campaigning methods like fliers and 

lawn signs. 

Meanwhile, each incumbent said they are proud 

of the accomplishments already under their belts 

as council members and hope to continue work 

on downtown redevelopment, new economic 

opportunities and even perceived areas of blight. 

“I want to leave a mark on this community in a 

positive way,” said Bain. 

Public safety and the budget took center stage 

as well as other city needs like infrastructure. 

“If we don’t have funding, we really can’t have 

priorities,” Aguirre said. 

Bain pointed out the council’s efforts this 

year to balance the budget without deep cuts 

and layoffs but said the future needs improved 

property values and sales tax from new business. 

“We’re a first-class city. We should not settle 

for looking like a second-class city,” Bain said, 

referring to his desire to improve by cleaning up 

areas like Woodside Road. 

McCarthy also listed public safety alongside 

quality of life priorities like parks and believes 

they can be funded by the existing tax base. 

Expanding opportunities, like turning the old 

theater off Highway 101 into an auto row, will 

make the city work even better, he said. 

Foust reminded the audience the council 

members live in the city and don’t make decisions 

without also feeling the impact personally. Foust said 

she supports the business license and transient 

occupancy taxes, both on the November ballot. 

McCarthy disagrees with all the incumbents 

and does not support either tax-increase measure. 

These taxes, “imposed on a small constituency 

who create jobs,” would burden “a nonrepresented 

constituency,” he told The Spectrum Magazine. 

The incumbents were less ready to commit 

to a stand on the proposed development of the 

Cargill Saltworks site, saying they need the 

environmental review process to play out first. 

“I think we’re really a long way from taking a 

position right now,” Aguirre said. 

Pierce said she is committed, though, to a 

thorough and transparent process ending with “a 

very spirited debate.” 

McCarthy, who toured the site, called it 

“impressive” but said “this is so far down the 

road, it’s just planning stages and has some very 

significant hurdles.” 

He has concerns about possible conflict 

between residents moving into a formerly 

industrial area but, like the others running, said it 

is just too early to know. 

All the candidates heralded the revitalized 

downtown, including its popular summer 

programs and cultural events, but had different 

ideas on how to foster them. 

McCarthy thinks partnering with businesses 

makes sense and Foust wants to ask the 

community, program participants and possible 

corporate sponsors what they want. Pierce said 

she approaches it hands-on, as she does most 

issues, and pointed to her current work like 

“begging with buckets” for donations during 

events. Another idea she put forth is working 

with the Parks and Recreation Department for 

a dedicated revenue stream. Aguirre called the 

downtown the city’s living room and said the 

current funding, redevelopment money, is too 

uncertain to rely upon. Like the others, she thinks 

corporate partnerships are one possibility along 

with getting the community behind the effort. 

Bain is less hopeful businesses can fill the void 

if redevelopment funds disappear. 

“I’m not as optimistic as some of my colleagues 

that we can raise that money through corporate 

sponsorships,” Bain said. 

Affordable housing downtown and throughout 

the city has been hampered by the state environmental 

review requirements, Foust and Pierce said. 

McCarthy suggested giving the aging 

population in stand-alone homes with empty 

rooms opportunities to move into new 

developments downtown. 

High-speed rail is the best transportation 

opportunity for Redwood City, Aguirre said, 

adding she hopes it is home to a major stop. 

She also thinks cities need to work together rather 

than stand divided based on their individual needs. 

On the other hand, Bain said he is torn. He 

voted for it yet is conflicted over eminent domain, 

the number of tracks and other unknowns. 

“I am very skeptical of a stop in Redwood 

City,” he said. 

McCarthy thinks high-speed rail was wellintentioned 

but called it unsustainable. 

“You can never use the fare box to make this 

pay for itself,” he said. 

He also said dozens of grade separations, at a 

minimum, are necessary to avoid fatalities. He 

prefers electrifying the Caltrain corridor. 

When it comes to issues such as ending human 

services funding to homeless shelters, the candidates also 

said the domino effect needs to be considered. 

Bain, who did not join the rest of the council 

earlier this year in ending the funding to 

nonprofits, said the city needs to find replacement 

money and take a broader look at the effects. 

McCarthy thinks the city should use county 

resources for needs like homeless shelters rather 

than allocating its own precious dollars. 

The county is the funding source of last 

resource, also being cut, and fewer dollars means 

tough choices to keep priorities afloat, Foust said. 

“I don’t want to make a choice between public 

safety and human services funding,” Foust said. 

Editor’s note: This article, written by Michelle Durand, 

appeared first in the Daily Journal newspaper. Additional 

quotes were added by Spectrum publisher Steve Penna. 


SKATING 

TIS THE SEASON 


Let the Good Times Roll After 5 

By Nicole Minieri, contributing writer 

If you ask Redwood City resident Bob Lutticken 

how he feels about wine, he will more than likely 

reply, “Wine is life!” And perhaps that old adage was 

the push behind his recent decision to completely 

remodel the interior of his health-conscious delicatessen 

in order to accommodate an opulent yet cozy wine bar 

environment, “After 5.” Exclusively owned and operated by 

Lutticken himself for the last 30 years, Lutticken’s Deli, at 

3535 Alameda de las Pulgas in Menlo Park, is now freshly 

adorned with contemporary wicker chair sections coupled 

with customizable tables. A rich black leather couch with 

throw pillows and matching oversized chairs surround 

a custom-made, modern wooden coffee table. Exotic plants are 

positioned everywhere against a background of newly painted 

walls, nice wood floors, fine woodwork, state-of-the-art ceiling 

fixtures, a gorgeous fireplace and a sizeable flat-panel TV. 

“Lutticken’s has always been a deli and catering business, and I finally decided 

months ago to develop a wine bar open after 5 p.m. since we had not been open at 

night for a number of years, but also because there are not a lot of wine bars 

in the area where we are located,” said Lutticken. “Plus, I wanted to create 

a nightlife atmosphere where a husband and wife, along with their families, 

could feel comfortable coming in for a drink. Interior designer Michael Black, 

who happens to be one of my regular customers, came up with the entire interior 

concept. I then gave him a budget to work with and he did a fantastic job in 

staying within that budget. We even remodeled the outside patio area, which 

is moveable. I love it and really enjoy coming here. It’s almost like Sonoma!” 

And luckily, being the only after-hours, family-friendly wine bar along the 

Alameda de las Pulgas strip has already worked to Lutticken’s advantage. 

“Over the last few years, the economic downturn has had a big effect on this 

area. Business was slow and it was getting to where the rent was so high that 

we were going to have to make some decisions as to whether Lutticken’s Deli 

was going to remain on the property or go. But now my business has really 

picked up and is very good as a result of the remodel. Our customers keep 

coming back and back; it’s not just a one-time visit.” 

During dusk hours, returning Lutticken’s Deli customers get to order topquality 

fine wines by the bottle or glass and an assortment of various beers 

ranging from domestic to micro, in addition to small-plate entrees of sliders, 

ribs, nachos, chicken wings, pizza, quesadillas, salads and cheese plates. 

During the daylight hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lutticken’s Deli still offers a 

unique breakfast and lunch menu that has given the establishment nothing but 

top ratings. “My deli in Menlo Park is a nice operation and has gained quite a 

reputation for being the best in the area for many years,” said Lutticken. “We 

offer a very good variety of deli food selections. Our salads are exceptional 

and we make excellent paninis. We also have a full-service specialty coffee 

bar. Our customers really appreciate what we offer and are the best in the world.” 

According to comments posted on review websites such as Yelp, 

Lutticken’s customers think the world of him, his deli and his newest venture, 

too! Customer feedback includes: “The Valencia Reuben — think coleslaw, 

not sauerkraut — was the best sandwich I’ve had in a while.” “Bob does a 

tremendous job with his sandwiches. The ingredients are always fresh and 

that’s what really makes the difference.” “We had so much fun. Food, service 

and wine were all fabulous.” “Great deli. Friendly and relaxing. Clean with 

air conditioning. Wi-Fi is available. Good food. I had a nice chef’s salad. 

Easy parking. I will be back.” “Have you been to Lutticken’s lately? OMG, 

the place has been totally remodeled and looks great. Same great staff and 

solid deli food, but now add a glass of wine or a beer or a coffee. A place to 

go and now to stay. You have to check it out.” “This place rocks!” 

Besides eating reasonably priced, fabulous food within a friendly and 

fun climate that “rocks,” loyal customers will soon have even more to look 

forward to. On Saturday, Oct. 15, Lutticken hosted his very first vintage 

wine tasting bar. The introductory event attracted everyone from the local 

avid wine taster to a group of curious women who stumbled upon the venue 


during their quest for a safe place to enjoy the evening. And because the night 

was a real success, Lutticken is planning on having a wine tasting bar on 

Saturday nights once a month. He is also planning on having a karaoke night 

once a month, as well as a spot during the week for local-celebrity bartending 

night. “We are going to choose people in the neighborhood and people in the 

area who are well-liked and well-known to come and bartend for the night,” 

said Lutticken. “It’s going to be a fun thing to do!” 

Selecting superstars within the community should be an easy task for 

Lutticken since he has longtime roots in the immediate area. “I was born 

and raised in San Francisco,” he said. “I got married 30 years ago and after 

having a store in Redwood City, I decided to move here. My family and I 

have really enjoyed living in this area. We always go to all of the Redwood 

City downtown events and think it’s absolutely such a great place. And, 

Redwood City has been very good to me too, because most of my repeat 

customers happen to come from here. I’m very lucky!” 

“We offer a very good variety of 

deli food selections. Our salads 

are exceptional and we make 

excellent paninis.” 

But Lutticken is not only fortunate to have a steady stream of recurring 

customers, he is equally blessed with a dedicated team of more than 30 

employees, including manager Judy Congdon, who has been Lutticken’s 

right-hand person for the last three decades. “My staff is great,” said 

Lutticken. His team members are currently dispersed between the home deli 

in Menlo Park and several off-site locations. “We have a deli at the Stanford 

Outpatient Clinic in Redwood City, which does exceptionally well, and two 

other locations at Stanford Hospital that are considered to be the best within 

the hospital area,” added Lutticken. 

Whether you are looking to enjoy your first cup of gourmet java in the 

morning, want some delicious food and snacks midday, or just want to let the 

good times roll well after five, then it’s time to “chillax” at Lutticken’s Deli 

and/or After 5. It’s definitely a special neighborhood place where everybody 

knows your name and cares about you too! 

Like “Lutticken’s After 5” on Facebook to get updates and more information 

on upcoming events. 

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P.S. The People Speak: Letters to the Editor 

No on Measure H and to all college board incumbents 

Dear Editor, 

The trustees’ priorities have gone astray. They are spending money on pet 

projects. Instead of focusing on learning and retrofitting classrooms, they 

are building a mega-campus that cannot be sustained. They have built a feebased 

health and fitness center, which competes with other businesses and 

nonprofits like the Jewish Community Center and the YMCA. New blood is 

needed! The college board always votes unanimously. They are using bond 

measures like credit cards, not realizing what the end result will be (which 

will be more future bonds to sustain the campus). And, on a personal note, 

what’s very disturbing to me is that CSM will no longer have a horticulture 

program. Theirs is the last in San Mateo County. A parking lot will replace 

the greenhouses that are there now. Shame on the trustees. 

Sonia Picone, Redwood City 

Voters should reject Measure H 

Dear Editor, 

Voters should reject Measure H, a $564 million bond for the San Mateo 

County Community College District (SMCCCD). When added to past bond 

measures of $675 million, the total not including interest would exceed $1.2 

billion! The owner of a $500,000 property would pay more than $6,000 to 

service this debt over its lifetime. 

SMCCCD can’t find money to give “students the classes they need.” Yet 

they found money to build (in their words) first-class faculty housing with 

stunning views and rents at half the market average. One cluster of housing 

was built on Cañada College property, formerly the home of a checkerspot 

butterfly colony. The new faculty housing is also tax-exempt, meaning they 

won’t pay their new tax on us! 

The district should sell the faculty housing and get out of the real estate 

business. If they want to subsidize staff housing, it should show in their 

budget as part of the compensation package. They should also sell their 

property in Half Moon Bay. 

The district has used past bond money to create a luxurious private athletic 

club, which competes with taxpaying health clubs. And, don’t think that 

salaries won’t go up. 

New money for buildings frees up old money for salary increases. 

Jack Hickey, Redwood City 

Surprise fan in the Sequoia stands 

Dear Editor, 

In a world where sports professionals seem so detached from the real world, it 

was refreshing to see such an incredibly busy sports figure in our stands one 

Friday night. That man is the head coach of our San Francisco 49ers, Mr. Jim 

Harbaugh. 

To the amazement of the fans in the stands at Terremere Field, Mr. 

Harbaugh sat with his darling daughter and watched our Sequoia Cherokees 

play. Needless to say, the kids in the stands were thrilled to see him. He gave 

a kind handshake and graciously spoke to any student who dared approached 

him. I am sure his world is a busy one, but I do not know if he realizes how 

much that half-hour he shared with the students at Sequoia meant to them. 

They are being raised in a society that elevates athletes and professional 

coaches. In turn, many of these professionals act unapproachable and 

arrogant at times. I want to thank Jim Harbaugh for showing the kids that 

there are true gentlemen in the sports world who still care about and enjoy the 

Friday night lights. 

Karen Lopiparo, Redwood City 

The Saltworks proposal is the solution to flooding 

Dear Editor, 

Enough is enough. Our community at Friendly Acres is tired of flooding 

every year and managing it alone. 

Our canal can’t handle the level of incoming water from Atherton, Menlo 

Park and other places; we’re tired of spending our hard-earned dollars and 

time cleaning up the mess on our own. The city needs to acknowledge our 

community, the impact of excessive levels of water, and solve this problem. 

Our community was relieved to see that the Bay Conservation 

Development Commission met to vote on the Bay Plan Amendment. Finally, 

the authorities have addressed the impact the rising bay and excessive water 

can have on Redwood City and throughout the Bay Area — but we still need 

a solution. 

The Saltworks proposal, which includes a three-mile levee to protect 

against sea-level rise, water overflow and a tidal restoration area, is a real 

solution. And, it is paid for by the developer. Finally, we have a solution to 

protect Friendly Acres and so many of our neighbors. 

Magdalena Mora, Redwood City 

Another neighbor says it would increase flooding 

Dear Editor, 

I live in Harbor Village on East Bayshore Road and was flooded as recently 

as January. I had to wade through water to get in and out of my house. This 

has been happening for years, and Cargill has never lifted a finger to help 

us. In fact, the levees they have built around the salt ponds have actually 

prevented water from being able to flow out to the bay like it would naturally 

— backing up in our neighborhood instead. If the salt ponds are developed, 

city reports say that the project could actually increase flooding because of 

all the new impermeable surfaces they would build (see page 61 of the Notice 

of Preparation). In addition, 30,000 more people would be at risk of being 

flooded since all they would have protecting them from rising sea levels is 

Cargill’s new levee, and no levee is disaster-proof. It may be convenient for 

developers to claim that increasing the population of our city by 30,000 will 

“reduce” traffic, or that putting 12,000 houses below sea level will “reduce” 

flooding, but that doesn’t make it true. Their willingness to bend (or entirely 

subvert) the truth should give pause to all of us who truly care about the 

future of our city. 

Linda Brockett, Redwood City 

Vote McCarthy for City Council 

Dear Editor, 

I am writing this letter in support of Paul McCarthy, who is running for a seat 

on the Redwood City Council. I have known Sgt. McCarthy since I joined the 

Senior Volunteer Program at the CHP Redwood City area office in 2005. This 

is one of the best volunteer programs I have been privileged to belong to! 

I just want to let the public know what a wonderful human being Paul McCarthy is. 

He has always supported/encouraged our Senior Volunteer Program and 

has an open-door policy for all of us. He makes sure we have lots of activities 

to keep us busy all year long. We are treated as “family” at the Redwood 

City California Highway Patrol. They invite us to all of their special CHP 

functions. It’s amazing how lovingly and respectfully all of the officers and 

staff treat us senior volunteers. And we love it! 

Paul has never sought public office and he is not accepting contributions 

for his campaign. The Redwood City business community is a critical 

component of our local economy and he wants to ensure that their concerns 

are addressed. He believes that we have one of the greatest communities on 

the Peninsula and he wants to make a positive contribution to the future of 

our magnificent city. Paul wants to assist in the growth and development of 

our Redwood City revitalized downtown. 

Colleen Clarke,, Senior Volunteer for CHP Redwood City Area Office 


Nonprofits in Action 

Advocates for Children 

Advocates for Children, CASA of San Mateo 

County, is actively seeking caring and consistent 

adults to mentor and speak up for the best 

interests of these children. Over 130 children are 

waiting for someone who cares. If you would like 

to become a volunteer advocate, or just want to 

learn more, please attend an orientation held in 

their San Mateo office. Visit www.AdvocatesFC. 

org or call 650-212-4423 for more information. 

City Talk Toastmasters 

Join the City Talk Toastmasters to develop 

communication and leadership skills. The club 

meets the second and fourth Wednesday of 

each month 12:30–1:30 p.m. in the Community 

Room at the Redwood City Main Library, 1044 

Middlefield Road. Contact John McDowell at 

johnmcd@hotmail.com or 202-390-7555 if you 

would like to check out a meeting, or just stop in. 

Visit www.toastmasters.org for more information 

about the Toastmasters public speaking program. 

CityTrees 

CityTrees is a nonprofit working with the Public 

Works Department to enhance and care for Redwood 

City’s urban forest. They usually plant or prune on 

the third Saturday of each month. Check www. 

citytrees.org for a listing of events, dates and how to join. 

Family Connections 

This nonprofit group is the only parentparticipation 

preschool in San Mateo County 

focusing on low-income families. Their Redwood 

City classrooms offer children through age 5 and 

their parents a tuition-free learning environment 

that’s supportive and fun. They are always 

looking for volunteers to play with the children 

while moms and dads attend parent-ed classes, 

organizers to help coordinate fundraisers, 

and people from the business world to initiate 

new corporate partnerships. Check www. 

familyconnections.org for more information. 

Family Service Agency of San 

Mateo County 

Looking for a dependable source of skilled, 

reliable workers? Family Service Agency of San 

Mateo County provides employers with mature, 

ready-to-work, experienced workers who are 55 

years and older. Employers contact the service 

because they appreciate the superior work ethic 

and the commitment to quality that mature 

workers possess. There are no fees for hiring 

candidates. Contact Barbara Clipper at 650-403- 

4300, ext. 4368, to place your job order. 

For those who are looking for work and are 

at least 55 years of age, Family Service Agency 

provides a range of services, including referrals 

for classroom training, vocational counseling, 

job referrals and on-the-job training for qualified 

participants. Contact Connie Tilles at 650-403- 

4300, ext. 4371, if you are looking for work. 

Friends for Youth 

Do you like to play video games, shoot hoops, 


watch baseball games or just have fun? Then 

you have what it takes to be a mentor! As a 

mentor, you can hang out with a young person 

like Reggie. He’s a 12-year-old who loves pizza, 

baseball and cars. He lives with his grandmother 

and three sisters and would love to hang out with 

a guy and have fun. There are 30 boys like Reggie 

waiting to be matched with a mentor like you. 

Most of the boys wait more than a year to meet 

their mentors. 

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, 

you are invited to attend a one-hour information 

session in Redwood City. For upcoming sessions, call 

650-482-2871 or e-mail mentor@friendsforyouth.org. 

Friends of the Redwood City 

Public Library 

The Friends support the mission of the four 

Redwood City libraries to fully serve the 

community. Through membership and sales of 

donated books, the Friends fund a variety of 

community programs, including school literacy 

outreach at Redwood City grammar schools. The 

Friends fund approximately $65,000 in programs 

each fiscal year. 

Visit their newly expanded bookstore at the 

Main Library (1044 Middlefield Road), where 

they sell a wide variety of books in excellent 

condition and at extremely low prices. Or visit 

them at the Redwood City Farmers Market on 

Saturday mornings, where they sell books for 50 

cents each. When you visit the store, consider 

becoming a Friend — support starts at only $10. 

Funders Bookstore 

If you haven’t wandered into the Funders 

Bookstore, you have missed one of Redwood 

City’s hidden treasures. This project is a 

volunteer effort by a group of dedicated people 

interested in supporting the San Mateo County 

History Museum and simultaneously providing a 

community bookstore for everyone’s pleasure. A 

large collection of hardback first editions, trade 

paperbacks, children’s books, cookbooks and 

an entire room of $1 paperbacks are featured. 

Bookstore hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is on the lower level of the 

San Mateo County History Museum at 2200 

Broadway, with the entrance facing Hamilton 

Street. Stop by for a browse! 

Habitat for Humanity 

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit 

organization that seeks to eliminate poverty 

housing and homelessness from the world, and 

to make decent shelter a matter of conscience 

and action. Formed through the merger of 

Peninsula Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for 

Humanity San Francisco in August 2008, Habitat 

for Humanity Greater San Francisco provides a 

unique solution to the local housing crisis and 

has enabled nearly 150 families to purchase 

affordable housing. Contact Jennifer Doettling, 

communications director, at 650-568-7335 or 

jdoettling@habitatgsf.org. Visit their website at 

www.habitatgsf.org. 

Get Involved! 

Hearing Loss Association 

of the Peninsula 

Hearing Loss Association is a volunteer, 

international organization of hard-of-hearing 

people and their relatives and friends. The 

nonprofit, nonsectarian, educational organization 

is devoted to the welfare and interests of those 

who cannot hear well but are committed to 

participating in the hearing world. 

A day meeting is held on the first Monday of 

the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial 

Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. Educational 

speakers and refreshments are provided. A 

demonstration of assistive devices is held on the 

first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the 

second-floor conference room at the Redwood City 

Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Road. Please call 

Marj at 650-593-6760 with any questions. 

Nursing Mothers Counsel 

Nursing Mothers Counsel, a nonprofit 

organization since 1955, provides free 

breastfeeding education and assistance by highly 

trained counselors (moms who breastfed for at 

least six months). To speak with a counselor (no 

fee), call 650-327-MILK (327-6455). 

NMC also has breast pumps and breastfeeding 

supplies available for purchase and rent. Call 

650-364-9579. If you’d like to become a trained 

counselor, call 650-365-2713. Visit their website at 

www.nursingmothers.org. 

Optimist Club of Redwood City 

Optimist International is one of the largest service 

organizations in the world, where “bringing 

out the best in kids” has been their mission for 

over 80 years. The Optimist Club of Redwood 

City meets every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Alana’s 

Cafe, 1020 Main St. For information, visit www. 

optimist.org or call President Ed Rosen at 650- 

366-7589 or Membership Chair John Butterfield at 

650-366-8803. Or just come join them for lunch to 

learn more about how you can make a difference 

to the youth in our community. 

Peninsula College Fund 

PCF enables underrepresented graduating high 

school seniors from the Peninsula to achieve 

their dreams of college education by providing fouryear 

mentors, summer jobs and internships, and 

critical four-year scholarships. PCF needs your 

support. Become a mentor; provide a summer job 

or internship; spread the word with your public 

relations, marketing or grant-writing skills; help 

read applications or interview candidates; become 

a donor or create a donor team; or contribute to the 

general fund. Visit www.peninsulacollegefund. 

org or contact Charles Schmuck at cschmuck@ 

pacbell.net or 650-561-9534. 

Peninsula Hills Women’s Club 

Founded in 1960, Peninsula Hills Women’s Club, 

a member of the General Federation of Women’s 

Clubs and the California Federation of Women’s 

Clubs, is a philanthropic organization serving the 


Community Interest 

Sequoia Hospital Celebrates Topping Off: 

New Hospital Pavilion Now Halfway Complete 

Sequoia Hospital announced the “topping off” of their new hospital pavilion. 

The pavilion’s concrete structure is now halfway complete and the toppingoff 

celebrates the last structural concrete pour being placed within the new 

structure. The new pavilion will deliver care in larger, private rooms with 

clinically advanced equipment. 

The existing hospital, including the Emergency Department and the Birth 

Center, is being remodeled, modernized and brought up to all state-mandated 

seismic requirements of California SB 1953. Overall, the new hospital 

campus is designed to meet the needs of future generations, carrying on a 

60-plus-year tradition of providing award-wining care to the community. 

“Our new pavilion is all about the patient,” said Glenna Vaskelis, president 

and CEO of Sequoia Hospital. “We are known for personalized, outstanding 

care. Our new medical campus provides our physicians, nurses and staff with 

new technology, a patient-friendly environment and the resources they need 

to take special care of every patient who comes through our doors.” 

“Sequoia’s new campus is designed for patients and their families,” said 

Stanley Deresinski, M.D., president of the medical staff. “Physicians in the 

community are very excited to see Sequoia’s vision come to reality, providing 

patients with award-winning care and physicians with a place to provide that 

care using the most advanced medical techniques.” 

New Pavilion Highlights: 

• Four-story pavilion with 104 new beds. Total campus bed count will 

remain the same at 167. 

• 148,000 square feet 

• Girdlestone Family Lobby on the garden level 

• Award-winning Heart and Vascular Institute 

• Women’s Integrated Health at Sequoia 

• State-of-the-art medical and surgical services, diagnostic and procedure areas 

• Three floors of larger, home-like private patient rooms with guest 

accommodations and free wireless access 

• Advanced technology, including Hybrid Cath Lab and Hybrid OR 

• Terraced landscaped areas with fountain and rooftop healing garden 

and investment services. Many value-added services — such as free online 

bill pay, paperless eStatements, members-only vehicle sales and the no-cost 

service of a personal auto shopper — will also be featured. 

About San Mateo Credit Union: Founded in 1952, SMCU is a memberowned 

financial institution that currently serves more than 68,000 individuals 

and manages more than $600 million in assets. Headquartered in Redwood 

City, the credit union currently has seven branches throughout San Mateo 

County and in the City of Palo Alto. For more information or to locate a 

branch, visit www.smcu.org or call SMCU’s Contact Center at 650-363-1725 

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

2011 Women’s Health Conference 

Saturday, Nov. 12 

8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club 

2900 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park 

Sponsored by Peninsula Urology Center & Sequoia Hospital 

The public is invited to attend this essential Women’s Health Conference 

presented by leading Bay Area physicians who practice at Sequoia Hospital. 

Today’s most important health topics will be covered. Learn about current 

thoughts on women’s heart disease, healthy cooking, vitamin supplements 

and bone health as well as restoring our bodies. Learn how to take the stress 

out of your life. Become a healthier you! See all topics and speakers at www. 

pucenter.com/conference. 

This free conference includes a complimentary breakfast and lunch 

prepared by the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club. The conference is 

limited to 165 participants. To register, visit www.pucenter.com/conference or 

call 650-306-1018. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to improve your 

overall health and well-being. 

Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) Corporate Real Estate oversees the new 

pavilion project. Sequoia Hospital was built in 1950 and will meet all statemandated 

seismic requirements of California SB 1953 when the rebuilding 

is fully complete in 2013. Additionally, the hospital remains open and 

fully operational during construction. To learn more, please visit www. 

sequoiahospital.org. 

Redwood City’s Lourdes Carini Named SMCU Manager 

of New EPA Branch 

San Mateo Credit Union (SMCU) gears up to open its newest branch in East 

Palo Alto. This will be the eighth branch location, and SMCU President and 

CEO Barry Jolette has announced Lourdes Carini as branch manager. The 

former manager of SMCU’s North Fair Oaks branch on Middlefield Road in 

Redwood City, Carini has been with the credit union for two years. 

“We are delighted that our new branch will be presided over by Ms. 

Carini,” states Jolette. “Her skills and talents have served our members well, 

and her experience at our North Fair Oaks branch as well as her service in the 

community will be a valuable asset in East Palo Alto.” 

Adds Carini, “San Mateo Credit Union is a great fit in East Palo Alto. I 

am pleased that SMCU has given me the chance to provide comprehensive 

financial services to East Palo Alto. I am honored to be a part of this exciting time.” 

The new branch will be located 1735 East Bayshore Road in the 

Ravenswood 101 Shopping Center. Members can take advantage of 

traditional financial services, including savings, checking and money 

market accounts; credit cards; auto loans; mortgages; retirement accounts 


Cultural Events 

Fox Theatre and Club Fox 

2209 Broadway, downtown Redwood City 

Tickets available at www.clubfoxrwc. 

com, 650-369-7770 or tickets.foxrwc.com 

Fox Theatre 

• Kalapana Live! 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. 

• Broadway by the Year. 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 

17 – Sunday, Nov. 20. 

• The Fab Four. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. 

Club Fox 

• Cold Feat (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9. 

• The Stone Foxes and Vanaprasta. 9 p.m. 

Thursday, Nov. 10. 

• New Sun CD Release. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. 

• Aja Vu Steely Dan Show with Alien Cowboys. 

8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. 

• Silly Sundays featuring Rodger Lizaola, Alvin 

Williams and Frankie Quinones. 8 p.m. Sunday, 

Nov. 13. 

• The Night of Tele-Evangelists (Club Fox Blues 

Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. 

• The Coffis Brothers & Allofasudden. 8 p.m. 

Thursday, Nov. 17. 

• Journey Unauthorized. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. 

• Damage Inc., Roses and Guns, Points North and 

• Bad Boy Eddy. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. 

• Gelb Music Presents Gelbapalooza I. 3 p.m. 

Sunday, Nov. 20. 

• Daniel Castro (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. 


• An Evening of Pink Floyd with “House of 

Floyd”. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. 

• Kaye Bohler (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. 


San Mateo County 

History Museum 

2200 Broadway St., Redwood City 

650-299-0141 

www.historysmc.org 

Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 

$5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, 

free for children 5 and under 


off-site programs. The museum houses the 

research library and archives that currently hold 

over 100,000 photographs, prints, books and 

documents collected by the San Mateo County 

Historical Association. 

‘First Fridays’ Storytime 

Big Red Barn: Stories From the Past 

Friday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. 

Come listen to a story about life on a farm. Hear 

the story “Big Red Barn” and make your own 

miniature sheep to take home. Then join us in the 

museum’s Nature’s Bounty exhibit to learn about 

farming in San Mateo County. General admission. 

Hands-On History 

Origami Holiday Fun With Linda Mihara 

Saturday, Nov. 12, 1–4 p.m 

San Mateo County History Museum will present 

a lecture on origami, followed by an origami 

workshop led by Linda Tomoko Mihara. Mihara 

began folding origami at the age of 5. She is a 

third-generation Japanese American who learned 

the art from her parents and grandparents. Attendees 

will learn how to create an easy Santa, a tree and 

star just in time for the holidays. A materials fee 

of $3 for members and $7 for nonmembers will be 

charged. RSVP by Nov. 4 as space is limited. 

New Exhibit at History Museum 

Honoring Steve Jobs 

The San Mateo County History Museum is proud 

to announce a new addition to our permanent 

exhibit San Mateo County History Makers: 

Entrepreneurs Who Changed the World. 

The new exhibit features an original 1988 

NeXT computer and will discuss NeXT Inc., the 

company local Woodside resident Steve Jobs 

founded in Redwood City after leaving Apple in 

1985. Tim Berners-Lee used NeXT technology 

to create the World Wide Web and, according to 

Jobs’ 2005 Stanford commencement speech, “the 

technology … developed at NeXT is at the heart 

of Apple’s current renaissance.” 

Also on view are books, brochures and an 

original NeXT decal given away free with the 

purchase of the computer. 

Tribal Communities in a Bountiful 

LandscapeLifeways of the Ohlone 

Indians of the San Francisco and 

Monterey Bay Area 

On the Courthouse Docket 

Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 p.m. 

Local archaeologist Mark Hylkema will discuss 

the archaeology and ethnography of the ancestral 

Ohlone people. 

In 1769, when the first Spanish expedition 

reached Monterey and learned of San Francisco Bay, 

they encountered numerous tribal communities 

that lived in a bountiful landscape. Over a period 

of over 10,000 years, tribal communities adapted 

to several major environmental transitions, and 

archaeological research has found that tribes 

Cruz County coast developed an early focus 

on marine resources. Neighboring tribes of the 

Santa Clara Valley and San Francisco Bay shore 

developed a different economic focus, creating an 

exchange system that eventually promoted more 

complex levels of social organization. 

Hylkema is the Santa Cruz District Archaeologist 

for California State Parks and manages cultural 

resources within 32 parks in an area ranging 

from San Francisco to the Pajaro River. Hylkema 

also works on many other projects throughout 

the state and has 31 years’ experience in 

California archaeology, with an emphasis on 

Native American culture. In addition to his role 

with State Parks, he is an adjunct professor of 

anthropology at Foothill College and has taught 

anthropology courses at Santa Clara University, 

University of California at Santa Cruz, De Anza 

College, Ohlone College and Cabrillo College. 

After the presentation, visit the Nature’s Bounty 

exhibit and see a chert scraper over 5,000 years 

old that was discovered during Hylkema’s dig 

at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. It is the oldest 

artifact found in San Mateo County. 

The Courthouse Docket is a monthly series 

of lectures, presentations and performances 

exploring different themes in local history. The 

program is held in the San Mateo County History 

Museum’s historic Courtroom A. The Courthouse 

Docket 2011 series is sponsored by Cypress Lawn 

Heritage Foundation. 

Images of America: Woodside 

Author event and book signing 

Thalia Lubin and Bob Dougherty 

Sunday, Nov. 20, 2–4 p.m. 

Local authors and historians Thalia Lubin and 

Bob Dougherty will sign copies of their new 

book, “Woodside.” The town prides itself on 

having no traffic lights and giving horses the 

right of way. Just released, this book contains 

dozens of images of the village and surrounding 

countryside. The book sells for $21.99. 

Free Admission Day 

Family Past-Times Program 

Holiday Tree Treasures & Handbell Choir 

Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Create holiday ornaments to take home! Try your 

hand at making these old-fashioned holiday tree 

treasures: baubles with old-time images, colorful 

gingerbread ornaments, Dresdens, gewgaws, 

Sebnitz ornaments and Christmas cornucopias. 

The San Francisco State University Handbell Choir 

will perform a variety of holiday tunes at 1 p.m. Held 

in conjunction with Redwood City’s Hometown 

Holidays celebration and free to the public. 

58th Annual Exhibition for 

the Society of Western Artists 

The History Museum is housed inside the historic 

1910 County Courthouse. Over 50,000 people 

The Society of Western Artists will be presenting 

visit the museum each year, and the number of 

a demonstration of a three-color watercolor 

local residents who hold memberships is growing. 

painting on Nov. 19, 1 p.m., at the SWA Gallery, 

The History Museum teaches approximately spread along the San Mateo County and Santa 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. 

14,000 children each year through the on- and (continues on page 22)


Chris Sakelarios: 

Overcoming Obstacles and Inspiring Those She ‘Walks’ With 

By Julie McCoy, contributing writer 

A runner most of her life 

Sakelarios, 52, who won gold medals in both 

the 3K and 5K racewalking events her first time 

participating in the Huntsman World Senior 

Games, has been a runner nearly her entire life. 

In fact, she began running two weeks before her 

sixth birthday. 

When Sakelarios was about 9 years old, she 

was the first woman to run in the Bay to Breakers. 

At a time when women were not allowed to 

participate, she and her father, Nick Sakelarios, 

entered the event as father and son, and, well, it 

worked. After all, Chris is a unisex name and she 

had short hair, so no one noticed. She also ran the 

Half Moon Bay to Marine World Marathon when 

she was 9. (Marine World was then in Belmont.) 

By age 12, Sakelarios was already a seasoned 

pro when it came to running. She started racing 

worldwide at 14. She is a state and national track 

and field champion. “She’s been athletic most of 

her life,” said her father, who coached her in track 

and field for a number of years. 

Trained by a long-distance coach 

Sakelarios has a coach, Philippe Gonzalez of 

France, whom she met while training at San Jose 

City College. Gonzalez, who has been her coach 

for a year, has gone back to France but, via email, 

gives her specific exercise drills and records what 

she does. “He can tweak it a little if need be,” 

Sakelarios said. “He writes my program.” 

Battle with breast cancer a 

mere bump in the road 

There’s a saying, “That which doesn’t kill you 

makes you stronger,” and for Sakelarios, this 

certainly is the case. In 2003, she was diagnosed 

with breast cancer and underwent a right breast 

mastectomy. There was a time when she couldn’t 

run due to the cancer, but she never let it consume 

her. “It was becoming my life,” she said. “[But] it 

was just part of my life.” The bout with cancer has 

made her a stronger, more courageous person. She 

has had yearly mammograms and has fortunately 

been cancer-free ever since. 

A certified personal trainer 

In addition to keeping herself fit with her own 

athletic endeavors, Sakelarios, a certified personal 

trainer who specializes in biomechanics, helps 

other people get fit, too. 

Menlo Park resident Monica Ewing has 

known Sakelarios since the spring of 2009 and 

is currently receiving personal training from 

Sakelarios. A friend of Ewing’s, Tim Heath, 

invited her to Sakelarios’ workout class and she 

got hooked. “I was impressed with her from 

the very beginning,” Ewing said. “She has an 

unassuming way of instructing all her clients, 

whom she universally refers to as ‘athletes.’ 

Chris is super-knowledgeable about the body. She 

never ceases to amaze me how she can diagnose 


imbalances and causes of pain just by watching 

someone walk.” 

When Ewing first met Sakelarios, she was “an 

out-of-shape asthmatic who had never run a mile 

in her life.” But after working out with Sakelarios 

for a few months, she was “running miles and loving it.” 

Said Ewing, “She always makes you feel like 

you can do anything, and she shows respect to 

everyone. Instead of the stereotypical trainer who 

screams in his or her athlete’s faces, Chris quietly 

says ‘please.’ And her style works better than 

any I’ve seen. Athletes who could hardly walk 

because of knee pain are running miles pain-free 

to this day.” 

Ewing added, “Chris knows and loves everyone. 

She and I have become close friends, and whenever 

I go anywhere with her, she always stops to talk 

to someone or waves at a passing car. I joke that 

if she were to visit Antarctica, she would find 

someone she knows. And she always remembers names.” 

Said Ewing, “Chris is a hard worker and passionate 

about what she does. She works long hours and 

puts her heart into her work. She is determined to 

succeed and never listens to the naysayers. To her, 

negativity is not worth her time.” 

Ewing has recommended Sakelarios as a personal 

trainer to many of her friends. “When it comes 

to personal training, she is a miracle worker,” 

Ewing said. “And she does it without working you 

to exhaustion. Weeks go by with seemingly little 

effort, then one day you realize you’re in much 

better shape than expected. Chris also is a great 

friend, a great boss and a great teacher.” 

Sakelarios, who trains people of all ages, 

believes that being older isn’t an excuse for 

not being in shape. For example, she trains her 

94-year-old great-aunt, Louise Rucker. She 

also trains former Redwood City Mayor Georgi 

LaBerge. “Not only is she a very capable trainer, 

but she has a very generous spirit,” said LaBerge, 

who was mayor from 1990 to 1992 and currently 

serves as executive director of the Redwood City 

Library Foundation. “She will do almost anything 

for someone who needs help. She is able to spend 

time with you. She is very much able to identify 

problems you might be having and to help you 

deal with it. She gives a lot of time to clients she 

Sakelarios with her father, Nick 

works with at the gym. She does that for almost 

anybody that comes to her path.” 

LaBerge said, “I just can’t say enough about 

what a good trainer she is. She is quiet and shy, 

but she really understands how to help a body 

do its best. She’s very generous. She’s very 

kind. She’s appreciative of everything. She has 

a wonderful family. We hope she’ll continue [to 

compete] next year and break some records.” 

LaBerge added that Sakelarios helped her to become 

a racewalker and that she has more energy. 

LaBerge and her husband, Warren Dale, were 

with Sakelarios at the Hunstman World Senior 

Games in Utah. In fact, LaBerge competed as 

“She can’t say no to anybody. She’s a do-gooder. 

She can’t help anybody enough.” 

well and won two bronze medals, thanks to help 

from Sakelarios. 

Victor Vari, a professor at Santa Clara 

University, and his wife, Julia, also receive 

training from Sakelarios. “She is a very giving 

person, very dedicated to her work,” Victor Vari 

said. “The main quality of the young girl is she is 

very dedicated.” 

Added Julia Vari, “She’s an exceptional lady 

and very serious about her relationships. Always 

caring about all the people she works with. She’s 

just an exceptional person. We are still operating 

because of her. She goes all out to assist those 

with very serious problems. When she becomes 

your friend, she’ll just do anything for you. She’s 

very bright. She’s a charmer. Very pleasant.” 

No challenge is too big for Sakelarios, who also 

helped Shirley Martin, a 600-pound woman, lose 

200 pounds. “No one wanted to take a chance of 

helping her because of liability,” she said. “I was 

honored to train her, to help her, to see the light 

come back to her eyes again. It was exhausting, 

draining, [yet also] rewarding. I was just as driven 

as she was. To me she was living in black and 

white and I helped her find color.” 

“We call her Mother Chris (like Mother Teresa),” 

Nick Sakelarios said. “She can’t say no to anybody. 

She’s a do-gooder. She can’t help anybody enough. 

She’s actually quite shy. Other people will ask her 

for help and she will never turn them away. That 

is how Chris is. Because of her personal training, 

people say, ‘I have this problem.’ Then she says, 

‘Let me see what I can do.’” 

A business owner, too 

As if being a star athlete and personal trainer 

isn’t enough, Sakelarios also owns and operates 

the Backyard Coffee Company, formerly 

Sportivo Coffee Bar, at 965 Brewster Ave. in 

Redwood City. She recently learned that her 

great-grandmother had a restaurant called The 

Backyard and decided to honor her. 

Sakelarios’ dad; her mom, Beverly; her sister 

Nina and her brother Nick Jr., who all live in 

Redwood City, and even her 94-year-old greataunt 

help out at the shop. 

Like most businesses, Backyard Coffee 

Company — which also houses a gym in which 

Sakelarios provides her fitness training — has had 

a hard time in this sluggish economy. But even 

though business is slow, she believes in the people 

of Redwood City and remains optimistic. “You 

just get up in the morning, put your feet on the 

floor and go through the day,” she said. 

Sakelarios credits her landlord, Bill Caplain, for 

helping her out in these challenging times. “I will 

pay him back every penny owed, but he has just 

been very lenient in hard times,” she said. “He has 

helped me and then I help people. It’s just one big circle.” 

The Backyard Coffee Company donates money 

to local schools and you’ll find artwork from local 

artists hanging on the walls. 

“Chris often thinks up new, innovative ideas to 

make her business better,” Ewing explained. “Some work; 

some don’t. But she always keeps trying. She 

loves spending time in the coffee bar, especially 

on Sundays, chatting with her customers. She 

hugs everyone. She grew up in Redwood City and 

knows and cares about her community.” 

Helping to bring back the fireworks 

For the last couple of years, Redwood City has 

been unable to hold fireworks on the Fourth 

of July due to the financial constraints of the 

Peninsula Celebration Association, which 

sponsors the show. Sakelarios has met with two 

City Council members to let them know she 

has started a committee to raise money so that 

Redwood City can bring the fireworks back next 

year, and they have said they will do anything to 

help. Sakelarios would like to hold some kind of 

fundraiser at the Backyard Coffee Company and 

donate the proceeds to the fireworks celebration. 

She estimated that if each person in Redwood 

City, which has a population of about 76,000 

people, contributed just $1 to the cause, it would 

cover the costs needed. 

With her usual “do-gooder” attitude, Sakelarios 

said of the fundraising goal, “We’d be able to do 

it.” We bet she will. 


RWC Youth Hold Rally to Halt Bullying 

Curbing bullying can start by simply reaching out 

— a message local teens emphasized during an 

anti-bullying rally and concert at the Fox Theatre. 

Started last year, the Young Dreamer Network 

is a youth development program run by the 

Redwood City–based nonprofit Dream Volunteers. 

Working with local teens, the program focuses 

on volunteer and leadership opportunities. Its 

first big event will focus on a topic chosen by 

the teens: bullying. Teen members of the Young 

Dreamer Network hosted a concert and rally on 

Oct. 24 for about 800 local middle school students 

to launch an anti-bullying campaign. 

“Bullying is very important in our lives right 

now,” said 16-year-old Angelina Laus, a junior at 

Summit Preparatory High School in Redwood City. 

Laus added that all the teens in the Young 

Dreamer Network could relate to having seen 

bullying or being bullied. The event’s goal is 

to stress the importance of sharing instances of 

bullying with others, she said. 

Sean Story, a 16-year-old sophomore at Everest 

Public High School in Redwood City, added that 

the group decided to focus on middle school students 

since kids are often finding themselves and their 

friends at that time. In addition, Story thought it 

was an impressionable age during which, with the 

right influences, negative habits could be changed. 

Making a change, Story said, comes through 

communication. Many programs separate the bully 

and the person being bullied. Story believes the 

two should work together to solve the problem. 

“The rally is to bring about awareness and to 

join forces,” said Story, who wanted middle school 

kids to be empowered and feel good about themselves. 

The event presentation included a challenge to 

those in attendance to befriend those who may be 

getting bullied. Bystanders, the teens explained, 

are important. They have the power to befriend 

those going through a difficult time or explain to 

another why their actions are wrong. 

While smaller efforts have been taken on by the 

group, this is its first big event. 

“Dream Volunteers empowers youths to be 

difference makers,” said Dream Volunteers 

Executive Director Brian Burtz. 

The group meets weekly after school and began 

“Dream Volunteers empowers youths to be 

difference makers” 

to brainstorm for an idea in the spring. Students 

worked hard on the content while adults helped 

with logistics. Getting the content led to partnerships 

like working with a local company to make 

documentary and public service announcement– 

style videos that can be shown, said Burtz. 

Sam Sobell, a 16-year-old junior from Summit, 

described the concert as the beginning. The 

group hopes to do more things to curb bullying 

in the future. While there are no plans set, Sobell 

mentioned training groups of students at different 

schools with tools to deal with the problem. In 

addition, Sobell encouraged parents to talk with 

their kids about bullying. 

“For kids, it can be hard to start the conversation,” 

he said. “If parents start it, it could be easier.” 

For more information about the Young Dreamer 

Network, visit www.youngdreamernetwork.org. 

Editor’s note: This article, written by Heather Murtagh, 

appeared first in the Daily Journal newspaper. 


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Cultural Events (Continued from page16) 

Joyce Barron Leopardo is an award-winning 

watercolorist, juror, teacher and current president 

of the SWA board of trustees. Her paintings are in 

many public and private collections, and her bold 

use of color makes her work exciting. 

SWA demonstration meetings are free and open 

to the public. For additional information, please 

contact Judith Puccini at 650-737-6084 or see 

www.societyofwesternartists.com for directions. 

Fall Show Begins Dec. 2 

The Society of Western Artists has its fall show 

at the SWA Gallery, 2625 Broadway, Redwood 

City, through Dec. 2, judged by Diana Jaye, SWA, 

Deborah Matlack, SWA, and Jeanne Nordness, SWA. 

The first-place award went to Evelyn Nitzberg 

for “Persimmon,” second place to Edna Acri for 

“Hello Spring” and third place to Will Maller for 

“Path to the Baylands.” 

The show’s participants are Acri, Alisan Andrews, 

Tom Ayers, Tom Chapman, Lynette Cook, Catherine 

Streets Delfs, Carrie Drilling, SWA, Maller, 

Nitzberg, Betty Olson, Anne Oseberg, Jan Priseo, 

Camilla Roos, Decker Walker, SWA, and Sherry 

Vockel, SWA. 

For additional information, please contact 

Judith Puccini at 650-737-6084 or see www. 

societyofwesternartists.com for directions. 

The Main Gallery 

1018 Main St., Redwood City 

650-701-1018 

www.themaingallery.org 

The Main Gallery, an artists’ cooperative with 

23 members, showcases the work of some of the 

best local talent in the Bay Area. The gallery is 

located in the historic yellow Victorian cottage at 

the corner of Main and Middlefield. The gallery is 

open Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

and weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Sea Shells and Sonatas 

The Main Gallery is proud to present the show 

“Sea Shells and Sonatas” with Susan Wolf and 

Arup Biswas, which will run now through Nov. 20. 

Inspiration for an artist comes from many 

sources. After being given a book of seashells last 

Christmas, Wolf was reminded of how beautiful 

they can be. She says she really enjoys making 

beautiful things. “My shells are not all turning 

out as I’d expected! Some of the particular shells 

I’d envisioned have not gotten beyond the first 

thought. Others, which I’d thought to give only a 

passing mention, have become points of focus.” 

Most of the ceramic, hand-built pieces are porcelain 

with much underglazing, some with a clear overglaze, 

some just raw. A few are made of coarser sculpture 

clays. But all are unique and find their own inherent 

beauty inspired by nature! 

Biswas was born in India in the foothills of the 

Himalayas. The pristine Himalayan beauty instilled 

in him a love for nature, which he rediscovered 

when he moved to the United States in 1992 after 

acquiring a master’s degree in computer science. 

That’s when he bought his first camera and started 

photographing landscapes across the country. 

Biswas reminisces, “I remember crying in front 

of the Merced River in Yosemite after seeing the 

first snow in my life.” 

Music has influenced Biswas profoundly in all 

his photographic works. Although music and 

photography are experienced by two different 

senses, both mediums strive to evoke similar 

emotional responses in the human psyche. For 

Biswas, a well-executed photographic print, in 

many ways, he says, “is like a well-orchestrated 

musical symphony.” He states, “Trees are my most 

favorite subjects to photograph. I rarely get excited 

by grand landscape panoramas. But the blooming 

dogwoods in the spring, the yellow and orange 

aspens in the fall and the dramatic redwood 

trees covered in snow make me feel alive; I start 

experiencing the color, form and shape throughout 

my whole body. I respond with my camera. 

The results are the recording of these intimate 

conversations with nature — visual sonatas.” 

Redwood Symphony Presents: 

The Ring Without Words 

Saturday, Nov. 19, 8–10 p.m. 

Cañada College Main Theatre 

4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City 

www.canadacollege.edu 

redwoodsymphony.org 

$10 (adult student), $20 in advance, $25 at 

door, free for children under 18 

Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme 

of Paganini (Daniel Glover) Wagner/ 

Maazel: The Ring Without Words 

Redwood Symphony 

Eric Kujawsky, music director 

Daniel Glover, piano soloist 

Conductor Lorin Maazel created a 70-minute 

symphony comprising sections from all four of 

Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung operas, including 

“Ride of the Valkyries” and other famous sections. 

About Redwood Symphony: Redwood Symphony 

is an all-volunteer orchestra dedicated to the 

performance of ambitious, contemporary repertoire 

as well as the orchestral classics. The innovative 

programming and emphasis on education are two 

reasons so many of the most talented musicians 

from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area volunteer 

their time to play, and why our audience and local 

critics are so enthusiastic. 


Insurance Tips: Six Ways to Save Money on Life Insurance 

By Hector Flamenco, Special to The Spectrum 

It’s very important to purchase a life insurance policy when you are young so that 

you can protect your as well as your family’s future. The policy gives you the 

opportunity to provide income for your family to meet their most essential 

needs when you will no longer be with them. By starting early, you realize the premium 

savings of those in good health and lock in that rate for the term of the policy. 

You buy a life insurance policy to secure the future of your family 

members and, at the same time, save money. These six tips will help you save 

money when buying a life insurance policy. 

Shop thoroughly before buying a policy 

Different insurance companies charge different premiums on the same types 

of insurance policies. Take time to find out the most suitable insurance policy 

for your needs, with the most affordable premium you can pay. Thus, it is 

very important on your part that you shop around carefully before you decide 

to buy a life insurance policy. 

Buy an insurance policy only if you need it 

Buying a life insurance policy is important, but first you must understand 

your financial responsibilities to secure the future of your family members. 

Find out how much money your family would need to maintain their 

lifestyles in case you pass away. Consider carrying coverage that will pay off 

the mortgage on your home to relieve your spouse of that burden. 

Make your premium payments annually 

It is better to make the premium payments on your insurance policy on a yearly 

basis. Most of the insurers permit you to make monthly, quarterly, semi-annually 

or annual payments. It may sound suitable to pay your premiums on monthly 

basis, but you’ll end up paying an installment fee in addition to the premium. 

Try to improve your health 

If your health is not good, you will find it difficult to buy a life insurance 

policy. Diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure can 

make life insurance costly. The healthier you become, the lower your life 

insurance premium will be. 

Purchase life insurance as the need arises 

One good advantage to buying a life insurance policy at the earliest possible 

time is that you will have a low premium to pay on your insurance policy. 

The policy becomes more costly as your age increases. You will find that 

most of the insurance policies give you a choice to renew your coverage 

before the term of the policy ends without submitting to a medical exam. 

Request a reassessment in case your health improves 

Once you buy a life insurance policy, visit your doctor regularly and follow 

his advice. As your health improves, you can get quotes on another policy 

based on your new healthier lifestyle. 

Apart from this, it’s a good idea to get as much insurance as you can for as 

little as you can. Search for a policy that will provide you more coverage 

at low cost, such as term life. The cheapest option is usually no-load life 

insurance, where agents take a small fee for servicing the policy rather than a 

large commission. 

Editor’s note: This article is for general information only and is not a professional consultation. 

Always seek specific information from a licensed insurance professional. Hector Flamenco is 

an agent with State Farm Insurance. Visit his website at www.flamencoinsurance.com. 

Senior Activities 

The following activities are open to the public during the month of November 

at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. 

Friday Movies for Everyone 

Every Friday, 1:15 p.m. (unless otherwise announced) 

Come to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center for a free feature movie in our 

state-of-the-art movie theater! 

Nov. 4: “Buck” (postponed from an earlier date) 

Nov. 11: Center closed for Veterans Day 

Nov. 18: “Water for Elephants” 

Nov. 25: Center closed for Thanksgiving 

Veterans Day 

Friday, Nov. 11 

The center will be closed for Veterans Day. 

Thanksgiving Gathering Luncheon 

Thursday, Nov. 17, noon, Redwood Room, $7 

We will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal and musical entertainment 

will be provided. Please call 650-780-7259 for your reservations. 

West Bay Community Band Concert 

Friday, Nov. 18, 7:30–9 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., $10 

Ask anyone who has attended one of the concerts performed by the WBCB 

and they will tell you this is an event not to be missed! Come enjoy the music 

provided by these talented musicians! Call 650-780-7270 for more info. 

Thanksgiving Holiday 

Nov. 24 & 25 

The center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Senior Center Decorating Party 

Monday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.–noon 

Get into the holiday spirit by helping to decorate the VMSC with your friends 

and family. A winter-themed extravaganza will take over the rooms and lobby 

of the center. A complimentary pizza lunch will be provided for those who 

sign up and come to decorate. To sign up, please call Christina at 650-780-7343. 

Save the dates: 

SamTrans Trip Planning Meeting 

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1:15 p.m., Goldstar Room 

A travel training meeting for a trip to Westfield San Francisco Centre on 

Wednesday, Dec. 14. Learn how to use the SamTrans KX bus for a round trip 

to San Francisco from Redwood City. Sign-ups for the San Francisco trip will 

be taken at the Dec. 6 planning meeting. Space is limited, so sign up early. 

Reservations are required. Call Donna at 650-369-6650 to sign up. 

Holiday Gift Bag Assembly 

Monday Dec. 5, 9:30–11 a.m., Redwood Room 

The VMSC is sponsoring our annual Holiday Giving Project. We will be 

providing gift bags to elderly Redwood City residents who are homebound 

and children in need. Join us to fill the gift bags. Please call Christina at 650- 

780-7343 to sign up. 

AARP Driver Safety Class 

Dec. 10 & 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., $12 AARP members, $14 non–AARP members 

This is an eight-hour class held over two Saturdays. Both sessions must be 

attended to obtain the insurance discount certificate. Enrollment is limited to 

20 people, so sign up early. Call 650-780-7270 and press option 2 to sign up. 

Leave your full name and phone number. 

To learn more about the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, call 650-780- 

7270. Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 

provides recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests, and 

supplies building and custodial services for city buildings. Redwood City 

Parks also operates the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and the Fair Oaks 

Community Center, providing social, educational and cultural activities, as 

well as information, referral and counseling services to persons living in 

Redwood City and neighboring communities. Redwood City Parks is more 

than you think! Its website is located at www.redwoodcity.org/parks. 


Nonprofits in Action (Continued from page 14) 

Get Involved! 

community through charitable, educational and 

service programs. Meetings are held the third 

Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For additional 

information, contact PHWC, P.O. Box 1394, 

Redwood City, CA 94064. 

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA 

In addition to sheltering and finding new homes 

for stray and unwanted animals (100 percent 

placement for healthy dogs and cats since 2003!), 

PHS/SPCA has vital programs for people. The 

shelter drives its mobile spay/neuter clinic into 

low-income neighborhoods, offering owners free 

“fixes” for their pets. PHS/SPCA also provides 

a free animal behavior help line in English and 

Spanish. Call 650-340-7022, ext. 783 or 786. 

And domestic abuse victims who wish to leave 

their abusive situation but are fearful of doing 

so because they have pets can receive temporary 

sheltering for their pets through PHS/SPCA. Call 

650-340-7022, ext. 330. 

Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club 

The Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club was chartered 

in April 1988. In the years since that time, the 

club has met weekly at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and 

to hear a speaker at the Waterfront Restaurant at 

Pete’s Harbor in Redwood City. The club, with 

22 members, has frequently been honored as an 

outstanding small club by Rotary District 5150, 

which includes San Mateo, San Francisco and part 

of Marin counties. For more information or to 

join, call 650-556-9380, ext. 3. 

Rebuilding Together Peninsula 

RTP is a Redwood City nonprofit that provides 

free home repair and renovations for lowincome 

families, seniors and people living with 

disabilities throughout the Peninsula. RTP’s 

mission is to promote independent living in safety 

and warmth through volunteer partnerships 

with individuals and groups in the community. 

RTP is currently seeking skilled volunteers and 

construction captains for its annual National 

Rebuilding Day, when thousands of volunteers 

and sponsors unite to rehabilitate the homes and 

community facilities of our low-income neighbors 

and revitalize communities across the Peninsula. 

Come see how one day of your time can make a 

difference in someone’s life. If you are interested 

in volunteering, call 650-366-6597. For more 

information, visit rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org. 

Redwood City Art Center 

The Redwood City Art Center promotes 

creativity and community by providing art 

education, exhibitions, studio space for artists 

and outreach to the local community and 

schools. The Art Center has been involved with 

several local events, offering fun, creative art 

projects for children, and the center hopes this 

is just the beginning of their involvement with 

the community. For scheduling or donation, 

contact artreach@redwoodcityartcenter.org. 

For more general information, visit www. 

redwoodcityartcenter.org or call 650-369-1823. Or 

visit in person at 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. 


Redwood City Eagles #418 

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international 

nonprofit united in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice 

and equality. They support our police, firefighters 

and others who protect and serve. The Eagles 

have provided support for medical centers across 

the country to build and provide research on 

medical conditions, including heart disease, cancer, 

spinal cord injuries, kidney disease, diabetes and 

Alzheimer’s disease. They raise millions of dollars 

every year to help handicapped kids, uplift the aged 

and make life a little brighter for everyone. 

They meet on the second Tuesday of each 

month at the Eagles Hall, 1575 Marshall St., at 6 

p.m. for a social hour and dinner meeting. They 

play cards on the third Thursday and would love 

to have you join them. For more information, 

call President Ryan Herbst at 408-489-6582 or 

Secretary David Tomatis at 650-575-3225, or 

check out their website at www.foe418.org. 

Redwood City Education 

Foundation 

The Redwood City Education Foundation is an 

all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated 

to providing students in the Redwood City 

School District with a strong education that lays 

the foundation for future success. They raise 

private money to provide enrichment programs 

to all students in the district. Their funding is 

focused on academic achievement, music and 

art, and health and wellness. They are currently 

seeking new board members. Board members 

are responsible for attending monthly meetings, 

chairing board committees, participating 

in fundraising and outreach activities, and 

promoting RCEF in the community. If you are 

interested in the possibility of serving on the 

board, please contact Adam Borison at 650-363- 

7271 or vp@rcef.org. For more information on 

RCEF, check out www.rcef.org. 

Redwood City Orators 

Toastmasters Club 

Learn effortless public speaking as a beginner 

or polish existing skills. Join the Redwood City 

Orators Toastmasters Club, a fun, friendly, 

supportive and diverse group that meets every 

Friday morning from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at St. Peter’s 

Episcopal Church, 178 Clinton St. (at Brewster). 

Look for their sidewalk sign or check them out at 

www.rcorators.org. 

Redwood City Rotary 

Redwood City Rotary performs many service 

projects, provides college scholarships and 

donates to international relief efforts. The club 

meets in a spirit of good fellowship and fun 

each Tuesday at 12:15 at the Sequoia Club, 1695 

Broadway, to hear speakers and plan community 

benefits, including the annual July 4 raffle that 

raises $80,000 for 12 local charities. For more 

information about joining, contact Dr. Paul R. 

Piccione at drpaul@woodsidewellnesscenter.com 

or 650-703-5957, or visit www.redwoodcityrotary.org. 

Redwood City Señors Softball Club 

These recreational and tournament-level senior 

men and women play slow-pitch softball all year 

long. Membership is open to anyone at least 50 

years old within the calendar year. Many of the 

players are in their 60s and 70s and still going 

strong. Club members play every Tuesday, 

Wednesday and Thursday morning at Griffin 

Field at Red Morton Community Park. For more 

information or to join the club, contact Joe Kirby 

at 650-366-5299 or joekirbyis@comcast.net 

(include “Senior Softball Club” in the subject line). 

Redwood City Sunrise Lions Club 

This group is small but has a growing 

membership. All members either live or work 

in our community and share a common goal of 

making our city a better place to live. This club 

is one of over 44,000 Lions Clubs in 199 nations. 

Chartered in 1966, the club has been vigorously 

active helping eyesight-impaired youth in our 

schools and seniors who are hearing-impaired. 

Join them for breakfast! The Lions meet every 

Wednesday at Bob’s Court House Coffee Shop, 

2198 Broadway, beginning at 7:15 a.m. Call Bill 

Gibbons at 650-766-8105 for more details. 

Redwood City Woman’s Club 

The Redwood City Woman’s Club, established 

in 1909 and a member of the California and 

General Federations of Women’s Clubs, meets 

at its historic clubhouse, built in 1911, at 149 

Clinton St. the first Thursday of each month 

from September through June. Typical agenda: 

social at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12 p.m., followed by 

meeting and program. Guests and new members 

are always welcome. For more information about 

membership or clubhouse rentals, call 650-363- 

1266, email info@rwcwc.com or visit www.rwcwc.com. 

Sequoia High School 

Alumni Association 

The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each 

month at the Sequoia District Board Room, 

480 James Ave., at 7 p.m. All alumni and 

friends of Sequoia are welcome to attend. 

For more information call Nancy at 650-592- 

5822, visit sequoiahsalumniassoc.org or e-mail 

sequoiaalumni@earthlink.net. 

Sequoia High School Education 

Foundation 

The Sequoia High School Education Foundation 

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving 

the high school experience for all students. 

Their mission is to support student success by 

investing in projects and programs that will have 

a substantial impact on the school community. 

If you applaud and appreciate Sequoia’s rise 

to academic prominence, consider a financial 

contribution that will guarantee the continuation 

of the programs and resources that have made 

Sequoia a winning school. For more information, 

go to www.sequoiahs.org. 


City Announces Winners of 

Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Awards 

F 

rom landscaping to remodeling, garden design to historic 

renovation, and architectural design to neighborhood improvement, 

the annual Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program 

highlights the best projects from throughout the community of 

Redwood City. This year’s winners were honored at a special 

reception and ceremony at a City Council meeting, where 

each honoree received a special plaque, along with the congratulations and 

thanks of the mayor and the council, in honor of their civic pride. 

The annual Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program, coordinated by 

the city’s Pride and Beautification Committee (www.redwoodcity.org/ 

government/bcc/pride), is designed to recognize the efforts of residents, nonprofit 

agencies and businesses to maintain or improve Redwood City neighborhoods. 

The program encourages attractive structural and landscaping improvements 

in our community. Single- or multi-family residences, apartment complexes, 

homeowners associations and nonprofit or commercial properties are eligible. 

A panel of volunteer judges screened the entries, and the final selection process 

included a site visit to all the entries. 

As a community, the way in which we use, improve and maintain our homes, 

landscaping, buildings and gardens expresses an image of Redwood City. The 

Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program helps to promote and enhance this 

image both within Redwood City and beyond our borders. The awards show 

our neighbors and visitors that Redwood City recognizes the importance and 

value of keeping our city beautiful. 

Below is the list of 2011’s winners in each category. Sponsors and supporters 

of the annual program were Allied Waste Services, Cheryl Angeles, Glenborough 

Pauls, Maria Martinucci, the Muhlker family, Recology San Mateo County, 

Peninsula Building Material Co., Port of Redwood City, Redwood City Civic 

Cultural Commission, Redwood Oaks Neighborhood Association, Sequoia 

Health Services, SIMS Metal and Wells Fargo Bank. 

Garden/Landscape 

Steve & Lisa Deal 

1119 Fairview Ave. 

Steven Howard 

907 Katherine Ave. 

Christine Bahr 

1187 Lyons St. 

Chad & Chian Robinson 

3708 Farm Hill Blvd. 

Rick & Barb Urrutia 

423 Bark Drive 

M.A. Malone 

287 G St. 

Lee & Karyn Warner 

Frank & Liza Bizzarro 

1640 Hopkins Ave. 

Dan Crawford 


Matthew & Peggy Klein 


Structural Remodel/Design 

David Kassouf 

The Sandwich Spot 

2420 Broadway St. 

Jesus & Yolanda Lopez 

Mi Rancho Market 

150 Charter Ave. 

Spencer Arton & Zareh 

Samurkashian 

Circle K Service Station 

602 El Camino Real 

Michael Giotinis 


Brian Jensen & Michael Bickford 

In-N-Out Burger 

949 Veterans Blvd. 

Ryan Sand 

Verizon Wireless 


Yume “Sportcourt” 

1204 & 1280 Middlefield Road 

Frank Shih & Lin Wang 

Froyola 

2206 Broadway St. 

Kevin & Julie Bazzell 

155 Fulton St. 

Propel 

503 Whipple Ave. 

Dennis Jang & Bill Demas 

Turn Inc. 

835 Main St. 

Rick & Courtney Caccia 


Experience and Integrity 

Re-Elect IAN BAIN for Redwood City Council 

Endorsed by 

Former Mayors 

Bob Bury 

Dick Claire 

Dani Gasparini 

Jack Greenalch 

Diane Howard 

Georgi LaBerge 

“Help me continue my 

work to raise standards 

and make this a 

community we can all be 

proud of.” 

Paid for by Ian Bain for City Council 2011 * FPPC# 1255762 * www.ianbain.com 

OUR 

BRANCH 

San Mateo Credit Union’s On Broadway branch has it all. 

From Auto Loans to Credit Cards, we can answer your 

questions and find you a better product to help 

your budget. 

OUR 

830 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City 

(650) 363-1725 | www.smcu.org 

MORTGAGE 

CENTER 

San Mateo Credit Union has a special Mortgage Center, 

staffed by our mortgage experts. 

Come in and ask a question about your current mortgage. 

We love those! We want to give you the best loan with the 

most reasonable payments. 

619 Bradford Street, Redwood City 

(650) 363-1799 | www.smcu.org 


Gift cards available NOW! 

Presents 

“The Best Beatles show in the 

world” - LA Times 

November 26 

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Never late for the Theatre 

when you eat at Little India. 

All You Can Eat Lunch 

Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm 

Regular $9.95 Vegetarian $7.95 

All You Can Eat Dinner 

Mon - Sat 5 - 9pm 

Regular $12.95 Vegetarian $10.95 

Little India 

Restaurant 

917 Main St., Redwood City 

650-361-8737 • www.littleindiacuisine.com 

10 % off 

with your Parking 

Valadation! 

• Catering 

• In-House Parties 

Available 

• Takeout 


! 

Neighborhoood Toy Store Day 

Saturday, 

Nov 12, 2011 

10am - 5pm 

Jigsaw Java 

of Redwood City will donate 

5% of sales to benefit the 

Special Education Parent Teacher 

Association for Redwood City 

SEPTAR brings families and educators together 

to meet the special education needs 

of children in Redwood City. 

Face Painting! 

Blue Orange Demos 

sContests and Giveaway 

from 10am - 1pm! 

Z OOB DEMOS! 

Jigsaw Java 

846 Main Street 

Redwood City, CA 

94063 

(650) 364-3634 

SEPTAR 750 Bradford Street 


650-576-4271 


Auto Care: 

Redwood General Tire – 1630 Broadway – 

Redwood General Tire was founded on the 

principles of good customer service and quality 

products at fair prices. Many satisfied customers 

have been with them since their founding. 

Whether you are looking for a new set of tires or 

need repair work on your vehicle, this Redwood 

City institution has been providing quality vehicle 

services since 1957. They even have free Wi-Fi 

Internet hookups so you can work while you wait 

for your vehicle to be serviced. 

Eating and Catering: 

Canyon Inn – 587 Canyon Road – Tim Harrison 

and the staff at Canyon Inn serve everything from 

their famous hamburgers to pizzas, all kinds of 

sandwiches and pastas, and South-of-the-Border 

specialties while various sports play on the big, 

flat-screen TVs. Don’t forget to reserve their 

closed patio for your next party — it has heaters, 

fans and a big-screen TV (no extra charges). Why 

cook when you don’t have to? They do catering 

too for all occasions! 

D. Tequila Lounge and Restaurant – 851 Main St. 

– “We went there and it was fabulous! We were 

impressed by their food menu, and the burger I 

had was tasty. They have 21 big-screen TVs for 

watching your favorite sports team, having a 

drink with friends or dancing the night away.” 

Little India – 917 Main St. – “There are good 

restaurants. There are bad restaurants. There 

are OK restaurants. Then there are those places, 

the magic ones. You come back again and again 

because the food doesn’t just taste good and 

satisfy hunger, but helps heal the heart and soul.” 

Senior citizens receive $1 off and children under 

12 dine at half price. www.littleindiacuisine.com 

Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi – 2198 Broadway 

– “Large tables, the chefs and staff are very warm 

toward families and children, and the meals are 

plentiful and flavorful. Five stars for great service, 

food and prices. Well worth it! If you haven’t been 

there yet, go!” 

The Sandwich Spot – 2420 Broadway – With 

a motto promising to change your life “one 

sandwich at a time” and a menu and atmosphere 

that has already made it a popular spot in 

downtown Redwood City, the Sandwich Spot will 

have you wondering where this place has been all 

your life, and whether or not you can get some of 

their signature Bomb Sauce to go. 

Financial Institutions: 

San Mateo Credit Union – Three Redwood City 

locations – As a member-driven organization, 

SMCU does everything possible to ensure that 

all of your financial priorities are anticipated and 

fulfilled. Offerings include free auto-shopping 

assistance, members-only car sales, low-rate 

home loans and lines of credit. Call 650-363-1725 

or 888-363-1725, or visit a branch to learn the 

advantages of membership banking. 

Home Improvements: 

Lewis Carpet Cleaners – 1-800-23-LEWIS – Founded 

in 1985, Lewis Carpet Cleaners has grown from 

one small, portable machine to a company of six 

employees and five working vans. The Lewis 

family works and lives in Redwood City and is 

committed to our community. Ask about their 

Spectrum special: Get 100 square feet of carpet 

cleaned for absolutely nothing. Call today! Get 

your home ready for entertaining during the year. 

Legal Services: 

Hannig Law Firm – 2991 El Camino Real – 

Hannig Law Firm LLP provides transactional 

and litigation expertise in a variety of areas. The 

professionals at HLF are committed to knowing 

and meeting their clients’ needs through longterm 

relationships and value-added services, 

and to supporting and participating in the 

communities where they live and work. 

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Real Estate: 

Michelle Glaubert at Coldwell Banker – 650- 

722-1193 – Michelle has been a full-time, topproducing 

real estate agent since 1978. With a proven 

track record, she has helped buyers achieve their 

dreams of home ownership and sellers make 

successful moves to their next properties. The 

majority of her business is garnered through referrals 

from her many satisfied clients. Living in Emerald 

Hills, she knows the area well and is involved 

in the community. Count on Michelle’s years of 

experience to guide you through your next real estate 

transaction. Visit her online at www.glaubert.com. 

John Nelson at Coldwell Banker – 650-566-5315 

– John has been a resident of Redwood City for 

21 years and has been a real estate agent for 18 

years. He is known for doing his clients’ legwork, 

keeping them up to date with new listings and 

conditions as they impact the market. He will 

make the process as pleasurable and stress-free an 

experience for you as he can. Let John guide you 

through the complexities of buying or selling your 

home, eliminating hassles and stress. Visit him 

online at www.johnnelsonhomes.com. 

Specialty Businesses: 

Davies Appliance – 1580 El Camino Real – 

“Davies helped me with my appliance purchases 

and they know what they are doing. All they 

carry is appliances; you don’t have to worry about 

anything else. Leave it to them to assist you with 

your kitchen remodel and you will be very happy. 

I recommend Davies to anyone who is interested 

in great pricing and even better service. The focus 

is appliances and service.” 

Every Woman Health Club – 611 Jefferson Ave. – 

A women-only, body-positive fitness center in downtown 

Redwood City. Services include classes, weight and 

cardio equipment, personal training, therapeutic 

massage and skin care. Flexible pricing, with 

several options available for members and 

nonmembers. Visit www.everywomanhealthclub. 

com or call 650-364-9194 to get started. 

Hector Flamenco Insurance (State Farm) – 956 

Main St. – Hector has been in the insurance 

business and with State Farm for 20 years. He 

specializes in auto and business insurance. A local 

resident, he also provides servicio en español! 

Visit his website at www.flamencoinsurance.com. 

Saf Keep Storage – 2480 Middlefield Road – The 

friendly and reliable team at Saf Keep is ready 

to assist you with a variety of storage products 

and services to suit all your storage needs. Visit 

their website at www.safkeepstorage.com to see 

exactly what products and services are available. 

Compare them to other facilities and you’ll see 

why their service makes the difference. 

Schoenstein Physical Therapy – 363A Main St., 

650-599-9482 –The clinical approach of this 

independent, community-based physical therapy 

practice focuses on thorough physical therapy 

assessment, specific treatment strategies and 

patient education. Individualized treatment 

programs are designed to help meet patient goals 

of restoring function, returning to sport or 

occupation and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

St. Regal Jewelers – 850 Main St. – “This is a 

great jeweler! Phil, the owner, is amazing. He 

crafted a ring on time and on budget. He has an 

incredible eye for detail. I can’t say enough. I 

would never go anywhere else.” Whether you are 

looking for men’s or women’s quality jewelry, 

shopping local does not get better than this. 

Woodside Terrace – 485 Woodside Road, 650- 

366-3900 – Woodside Terrace understands that 

in choosing a senior living community, residents 

are looking for much more than a comfortable 

living environment to call home. Brookdale 

Living’s Redwood City community delivers 

inspired independent living with the promise of 

exceptional experiences every day. As residents’ 

needs change, they are provided with a variety 

of ancillary services and a personalized assisted 

living environment that encourages them to 

continue to live as they please. 


Know Your Community Puzzle 

Across 

4. Former first name of Redwood City tequila lounge 

6. A first performance at the Fox Theatre, for example 

9. Historic theater now home to Martins West 

Gastropub 

10. 4th of July parade organizers (abbrev.) 

12. Live “Jazz on ___” on Mondays all summer 

13. What you might do at Crippen & Flynn 

14. A quick greeting 

15. Found at the Port of Redwood City 

17. Former bakery at the current Kaiser Hospital site 

20. Council member Jeff 

21. A paid portion of The Spectrum 

24. Redwood City’s largest park 

25. Redwood City’s first Parks & Rec. director Morton 

26. Grab a burger at ____-N-Out 

27. Old factory that moved into the downtown 

theater complex 

29. Found at Gelb 

31. Council member Jeff (the other one!) 

33. Cañada College degree (abbrev.) 

34. “Much ____ About Nothing” 

35. Assembly member Jerry 

36. Original business on the site of Mervyn’s Plaza 

38. Redwood City’s largest employer 

42. Redwood City has an upper and a lower Emerald one 

43. Redwood City’s Tapestry 

45. Industry pioneer recording company located 

in Redwood City 

47. If your vacuum is this, take it to Ralph’s on 

Main Street 

49. Not “me” but who? 

50. Spectrum’s annual edition “People With 

____” 

52. Not “know” but this 

53. Redwood City’s only cemetery 

54. Cañada College “fruit” festival in October 

55. Paula of Pete’s Harbor 

56. Kaiser Hospital employee’s degree (abbrev.) 

58. Alameda de las Pulgas = avenue of these 

61. “Hometown ____” the first Saturday in December 

Down 

1. Born in Redwood City, NASA astronaut Rex 

2. Blues Festival organizers 

3. Caltrain: “All ____!” 

4. Stephen Wagstaffe’s title (abbrev.) 

5. Callery’s Spectrum job 

7. DMB’s John 

8. Mezes Park is also known as “____ Park” 

11. Redwood City’s sister city (Mexico) 

12. Redwood City’s original name 

16. Redwood City General Tire’s Alpio 

18. What you read The Spectrum for 

19. “As I Was Saying…” author Penna 

22. “____ Best by Government Test” 

23. SFPUC’s water system “Hetch ____” 

27. California’s first district hospital 

28. 2011 Miss Redwood City Sasha 

30. Do this at Angelica’s open mic night 

32. Dr. Howard Rose cares for this 

37. Redwood City Fire Chief Jim 

39. Sequoia High School’s former mascot 

40. Redwood City video game company (abbrev.) 

41. Former governor of California and owner of 

Rancho de las Pulgas (now Redwood City) 

43. Redwood City’s governing body 

44. San Mateo County Supervisor Carole 

46. Redwood City’s City Council is 57% this 

48. Redwood City–based home and training center 

for adults with developmental disabilities 

51. Worn by many a graduating senior from 

Woodside, Sequoia and Summit 

57. ____ Kapadokia Restaurant 

59. Spanish yes 

60. Sequoia Hospital medical professional (abbrev.) 

Solution 

Crossword provided by Alex Wright. 

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As I Was Saying… (Continued from p6) 

from readers telling me that “option 2” had been eliminated from the meter system 

and they were no longer going downtown to spend sales tax dollars because 

they felt it was an unfair thing for the city to do. After checking it out for myself, and 

then not overreacting, I contacted the city to get some answers. Here is what I found out. 

According to the city: “Recently, City Council members and staff have received 

comments and complaints about the number of options and complexity of the 

menus on the parking meters and the time it takes when selecting ‘option 2’ to 

add more time. So staff took a look at how to simplify the process. 

“First, they looked at the statistics — it turns out that only about 5 percent 

of users utilize the ‘add more time’ option. When they do, it can be quite slow 

as the system has to access the Internet via Wi-Fi to get to the database — 

in fact, sometimes the delay is so lengthy that the system times out and the 

screen reverts to the first menu, requiring the user to start over.” 

Not to be rude, but shouldn’t they have thought about that before purchasing 

the system in the first place? The option is there for a reason. 

“So, in order to simplify the system by reducing the number of options, the 

decision was made to delete option 2. This way, the user has just the one menu 

selection — pay for parking, quick and easy.” 

I agree, and it creates more revenue for the city. 

“If they do want to add more time later, they can just pay again, as if they 

[had] just parked. If they do this before the meter has actually expired, then 

there may be a little overlap that they’re paying for (we built in several minutes 

of ‘cushion’ to help people with the transition). The cell phone option (which 

requires an easy registration and small fee) still offers the ‘add more time’ option. 

“We feel that this responds to the concerns that have been expressed and 

adequately simplifies the process for the greatest number of customers.” 

I love it that governmental entities are always looking out for what is best 

and more convenient for us. 

Don’t forget to VOTE! 

.… 

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Call Us Today 650.368.2434 

As I was saying… 

Nonprofits in Action (Continued from page 24) 

Sequoia Stamp Club 

This club was established in 1947 and welcomes 

all attendees to their bimonthly meetings. The 

club meets at the Community Activities Building, 

1400 Roosevelt Ave., at 7 p.m. on the second and 

fourth Tuesday of each month. There is a program 

every meeting and refreshments are served. The 

dues are only $3 per year. Contact Hank at 650- 

593-7012, e-mail sequoiastampclub@yahoo.com 

or visit www.penpex.org. 

Soroptimist International by the Bay 

The Soroptimists invite you to become a member 

of Soroptmist International, the world’s largest 

service organization for business and professional 

women, where improving the lives of women 

and children has been their mission since 1921. 

Soroptimists work through service projects to 

advance human rights and the status of women 

locally and abroad. They meet the second 

Thursday of every month. For more information, 

please contact their president, Teresa, at 650-743- 

1073 or sibay@soroptimist.net. 

Sustainable San Mateo County 

Established in 1992, this local nonprofit 

is dedicated to the long-term health of our 

county’s environment, economy and social 

equity. Programs include an annual report, an 

annual awards event with over 450 attendees, 

sustainabilityhub.net, green business workshops 

and more. If you would like to volunteer, contact 

the SSMC office at 650-638-2323 or advocate@ 

sustainablesanmateo.org. For more information, 

visit www.sustainablesanmateo.org. 

Woodside Terrace A.M. Kiwanis Club 

Since October 1956, the Woodside Terrace A.M. 

Kiwanis Club has been devoted to community 

service in Redwood City. Through the decades, 

the club has provided funds to help many worthy 

community programs and continues to add more 

community projects. The Key Club of Sequoia 

High School, sponsored by the Woodside Terrace 

A.M. Kiwanis Club, was chartered in 1994 and 

has been involved in raising money and donating 

time and effort to many programs. The Woodside 

Terrace A.M. Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday 

evening 6–7 p.m. at Harry’s Hofbrau, 1909 El 

Camino Real (one block north of Woodside 

Road). They invite you to come to their meetings 

and check out the club’s website at www. 

wtamkiwanis.org. 

Woodside Terrace Optimist Club 

This is a unique club made up of senior citizens 

who want to stay involved. Most, but not all, come 

from the residence at Woodside Terrace. The club 

is open to all of the community and provides an 

opportunity for seniors to be useful. The club’s 

funds are raised by a card, candy and necklace 

Get Involved! 

sale held on the fourth Wednesday of each month 

in the main lobby at 485 Woodside Road, open to 

the public. 

Lunches/meetings are at 12:30 p.m. on the 

second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in 

the Assisted Living Dining Room at Woodside 

Terrace. Guests are welcome. Please call President 

Jack Murphy at 650-780-9891 or Millie Cole at 

650-366-1392 for reservations. 

YES Reading 

This local organization is dedicated to 

empowering students through literacy and 

investing community members in underserved 

public schools. YES Reading recruits and trains 

community volunteers to provide one-on-one 

tutoring for elementary and middle school 

students reading below grade level. YES Reading 

operates several reading centers on the Peninsula 

and in the South Bay, including a site at Selby 

Lane School in Atherton. If you are interested in 

becoming a reading tutor for a child who needs 

your help, please call 408-945-9316 or email 

info@yesreading.org. Visit the YES Reading 

website at www.yesreading.org. 

Editor’s note: If you are connected with a nonprofit 

organization and want your information printed in The 

Spectrum, send it to writers@spectrummagazine.net or The 

Spectrum Magazine, P.O. Box 862, Redwood City, CA 94064. 

Let our community know your contributions and maybe they 

will want to join you. 


A Minute With: Uncle Sam 

In the spirit of Election Day, we thought we would refresh your knowledge of 

Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam is a common national personification of the American 

government originally used during the War of 1812. He is depicted as a stern 

elderly man with white hair and a goatee beard. Typically he is dressed in 

clothing that recalls the design elements of the flag of the United States — for 

example, a top hat with red and white stripes and white stars on a blue band, 

and red and white striped trousers. The first use of Uncle Sam in literature was 

in the 1816 allegorical book “The Adventures of Uncle Sam in Search After His 

Lost Honor” by Frederick Augustus Fidfaddy, Esq. 

The well-known “recruitment” image of Uncle Sam was created by James 

Montgomery Flagg, an illustrator and portrait artist best known for commercial 

art. The image of Uncle Sam was shown publicly for the first time, according to 

some, in a picture by Flagg on the cover of the magazine Leslie’s Weekly on July 

6, 1916, with the caption “What Are You Doing for Preparedness?” More than 

four million copies of this image were printed between 1917 and 1918. The image 

also was used extensively during World War II. 

Sam’s hobbies include being the most famous poster boy in American history, 

encouraging voting, patriotism and wearing a hat. 

Any plans to run for elected office? 

No, my time has passed. 

If you were stuck on a desert island, which one book, 

movie or person would you want to take along? 

The United States Constitution. 

Something few know about you? 

During World War II, America was code-named 

“Samland” by the German intelligence agency 

Abwehr. 

What phrase do you most overuse? 

I want you. 

Last movie you saw? 

I don’t know that I have ever seen one. 

Favorite restaurant in Redwood City? 

Any that have hot dogs and baked beans. 

What is your motto? 

USA! 

Memorable moment? 

I was memorialized twice, both of which 

commemorate my life: the Uncle Sam Memorial 

Statue in Arlington, Mass., my birthplace, and 

a memorial near my long-term residence in 

Riverfront Park, Troy, N.Y. 

You still can’t believe? 

I am still relevant today. 

What is a dream you have or something you’d 

like to accomplish in your life? 

To give my finger a rest. 

What would life be like if you had wings? 

Interesting. 

Who or what is the love of your life? 

America! 

At this time next year, you will be? 

Probably in the same poster. 

Let your opinion be heard! 

Send your letters to letters@spectrummagazine.net 

or Opinions & Letters, The Spectrum Magazine, 

P.O. Box 862, Redwood City, CA 94064 

Letters to the editor should be no longer than 300 words. 

Columns should be no longer than 750 words. Illegibly written and 

anonymous letters will not be accepted. Please include a daytime 

phone number where we can reach you. 



Alpio Barbara and 

the team at 

Redwood General 

Tire are involved 

in our community 

and urge all to be.

Chris Sakelarios - The Spectrum Magazine

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