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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> . <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>City's</strong> <strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>City's</strong> <strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
May 2005<br />
Vol 1, No. 9<br />
Steve Penna<br />
<strong>Publisher</strong><br />
spectrumpenna@yahoo.com<br />
Valerie Harris<br />
Contributing Writer<br />
spectrumtext@yahoo.com<br />
Judy Buchan<br />
Contributing Writer<br />
Redexcom@earthlink.net<br />
Melanie Meyers<br />
Contributing Writer<br />
Nick Mukhar, Kathleen Ehat<br />
Student Writers<br />
spectrumtext@yahoo.com<br />
Dale McKee, Damaris Divito<br />
Graphics and Layout<br />
DJ Design<br />
Advertising Graphic Art<br />
James R. Kaspar<br />
Special Assignment Photography<br />
Hello <strong>Redwood</strong> City, and welcome to the ninth edition of <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Spectrum</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>! We are especially We say that every<br />
month but this month we have a little of everything for you.<br />
First, we want to thank our readers for visiting our website:<br />
www.spectrummagazine.net – and voting in our <strong>Monthly</strong> Poll.<br />
After fixing our technical problems, we got 214 residents (not counting<br />
duplicate votes) responding to how they were voting on the<br />
Parcel Tax - Measure V. 64 %Yes and 36% saying No. You will see<br />
in Steve Penna’s column “As I Was Saying” ...how we compared to<br />
the actual results.<br />
Visit – www.spectrummagazine.net – to see what this month’s<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> Poll is and let your voice be heard! We will report the poll<br />
results in next month’s issue.<br />
Last month, we received several emails, phone calls and letters about<br />
Penna’s column comments regarding the day laborer situation and<br />
the effect that it is having on our community. Several questioned why<br />
he did not talk about the supply-and-demand factor. Supply-anddemand<br />
suggests that if there were no demand for day laborer<br />
services, they would not be there. <strong>The</strong>refore, the fault rests with the<br />
businesses that are using their services. We hear you all, and that issue<br />
will be addressed in the coming months.<br />
Our business profile this month is on Encore Performance Catering.<br />
<strong>The</strong> owner, Dave Hyman, is an involved business leader who believes<br />
that providing quality service on a business level meshes with contributing<br />
to the community he makes a living in. As you will read, it<br />
is a great combination.<br />
We have two youth profiles this month that will impress you after<br />
reading about the contributions they are making to our community<br />
and themselves.<br />
It is all about photographs, and we have plenty of them this month.<br />
Look into their eyes and see their stories.<br />
We encourage our readers to support our business advertisers by<br />
using their services when you can. <strong>The</strong>y are the real reason you are<br />
reading community news this and every month. If you are inclined to<br />
do so, we also encourage you to subscribe to our publication by filling<br />
out the form below. You can have <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> delivered by<br />
mail to your home each month for only $30 per year, seniors $24.<br />
Until next month, we hope you will all be good community minded<br />
residents and enjoy <strong>Redwood</strong> City!<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Inside the <strong>Spectrum</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />
Teachers Who Care . . . . . . . . . . .5-6<br />
Cultural Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7<br />
Community News . . . . . . . . . .17, 20<br />
Business Spotlight: Encore Catering . . .8<br />
“As I Was Saying” by Steve Penna . .<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 23<br />
Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11<br />
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />
Cover Story “To Serve & Protect,” 14, 15<br />
Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 19<br />
Social Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />
“A Minute With...” . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />
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Inside <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong>:<br />
Our cover photo shoot<br />
After securing visitor passes, they were all guided to the second floor where Bolanos’s<br />
office is located. His office has a friendly atmosphere with photos and sentimental<br />
keepsakes surrounding his desk and conference table, which gives the impression<br />
Bolanos is not only working for our community but is an active participant as well.<br />
As we began the shoot, the conversation was flowing. Bolanos teased Penna about his<br />
ability to acquire parking tickets, Kaspar and Balanos shared stories about mutual<br />
friend - former Palo Alto Police Chief Dennis Durkin, and Divito tried to lighten the<br />
mood with her cheerleading while fighting off a virus that kept her home from work<br />
for two days.<br />
We quickly learned that Bolanos would be a tough shoot because he is genuinely modest<br />
and therefore not a poser - he is natural. We then went outside to catch him in the<br />
setting of the front walkway entrance and got a good shot of him, which is on our<br />
cover.<br />
<strong>Spectrum</strong> photographer James R. Kaspar and cover subject <strong>Redwood</strong> City Poice Chief Carlos G. Bolanos<br />
Photo by Steve Penna<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City Police Chief Carlos Bolanos has been high on our list of potential cover<br />
subjects. When <strong>Publisher</strong> Steve Penna arranged this month’s photo shoot for Thursday<br />
May 12 at 2:30 p.m., he did so trying to conceal to Bolanos that he would be our cover<br />
subject. He just told him, “we are doing something on you but have not decided just<br />
what.” Besides, once we get into the production of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> anything can change<br />
and we would never promise anyone they would be on the cover.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong>’s special assignment photographer James R. Kaspar arrived after Penna<br />
at the Police Station on Maple Street, with Stylist Damaris Divito closely behind.<br />
Although Bolanos is a well-known and recognized figure in our community, and is<br />
accessible to his community, many don’t get the opportunity to actually sit down with<br />
him and discover who he really is. Bolanos impresses us as someone who is competent,<br />
strong in his convictions and believes that he is here to Protect and Serve the community<br />
he calls home.<br />
If one wonders why the <strong>Redwood</strong> City Police Department is well respected throughout<br />
San Mateo County and known as a department that is efficient and effective, one<br />
needs to look no further then its leader Carlos Bolanos to figure out why. We commend<br />
him for that and feel our readers will feel the same way after reading about him.
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Teachers Who Care:<br />
Lupe and Gil Guzman<br />
by Judy Buchan - contributing writer<br />
Patrons of <strong>Redwood</strong> City’s Powerhouse Gym who wonder why a collection box for<br />
donated books is part of the gym’s decor need only ask fellow gym member Gil<br />
Guzman and his sister Lupe. <strong>The</strong> brother and sister teaching duo at Taft School are the<br />
second year of their book drive.<br />
Lupe explained that the book drive began when she met her former high school counselor<br />
and asked for help with potential projects at Taft. <strong>The</strong> counselor formed a advocacy<br />
group that worked on securing book donations. “We got nearly 1,000 books<br />
donated last year,” Lupe said.<br />
But this is a book drive with a twist. Instead of giving the books away to students, the<br />
books were first sold for $0.25-$1.00 at Taft’s community fair in last June.<br />
“And the kids loved it!” brother Gil added. “<strong>The</strong> books are not free. A quarter is a lot<br />
of money to these kids, and we want them to think about what they want to do with<br />
their money. It gives them a sense of responsiblity.” Parents and kids were also excited<br />
to purchase books at a school event this past March, where a classroom was transformed<br />
into a bookstore.<br />
Funds from last year’s book sales enabled Taft students to participate in a field trip to<br />
Chabot Observatory; similar events are planned with proceeds from future book sales.<br />
But it’s more than books for Lupe and Gil. It’s memories of their past, perceptions of<br />
the neighborhood that they believe need to be changed and a few realities that need<br />
work.<br />
Lupe and Gil were born in Mexico, and came to the United States when she was four<br />
years old and he was two. Both have experienced the frustration of racial barriers during<br />
their school years. Gil remembers vividly how he was placed in an English as a<br />
Second Language class even though he was fluent in English. Lupe battled to be admitted<br />
to college prep classes in her high school, finally transferring to another school to<br />
get the classes she wanted.<br />
<strong>The</strong> longstanding stereotype of East <strong>Redwood</strong> City is another concern for both. Taft<br />
families are “hardworking people,” Gil said. <strong>The</strong> idea of the “East Side” is purely a<br />
“negative,” according to Lupe. “I want people to know this is a safe, happy place,”<br />
Lupe said. “We need to come together as a community to deal with all the issues,” she<br />
continued.<br />
Gil is in his fourth year at Taft, teaching second grade transition classes. Lupe is in her<br />
third year, teaching third grade transition. “Transition” simply means working with the<br />
students as they transition to the English language. Most of their classes are equally<br />
split between using English and Spanish. Language arts for Lupe takes about one and<br />
one-half hours a day, in English.<br />
According the Taft School Accountability Report Card, during the 2003-2004 school<br />
year, 85.4% of the school’s 561 students were Hispanic; 5.5% were Caucasian; 4.6%<br />
included other groups such as American Indian, Asian, Filipino, and African American;<br />
and 4.5% were Pacific Islander.<br />
Taft is also the primary school for students who are classified as “Bilingual<br />
Newcomers.” <strong>The</strong>se students are bused from other schools in the district. Special<br />
Education classes are also a focus at Taft.<br />
Ask about student turnover, and both teachers agree that the high cost of living in the<br />
Bay Area is a major factor. Both Lupe and Gil have lost seven students to turnover -<br />
whether it be to families who return to Mexico or families who must leave the<br />
Peninsula to another community in California.<br />
Gil and Lupe are very concerned about the impact from the recent property tax election.<br />
<strong>The</strong> defeat of Measure V means the loss of seven to eight teachers, the library<br />
cut to one-half time, and the probable elimination of school resource staff. In addition,<br />
Lupe expects her current class size of 16 students will jump to 29 students next<br />
year. “And there’s no place to put them,” she sighed as she looked around her classrom.<br />
Desite the frustrations, both young teachers are excited about the Taft Community<br />
Fair, set for June 12, noon-6 p.m., on the lawn area at the school. This is a communi<br />
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And there’s more promise in the future, with the long-range plan for Taft to become a<br />
community school. That means that vital community services, including medical, dental,<br />
mental health, and after school programs<br />
would be located on campus. “After school<br />
programs are postitive for kid,” Lupe said.<br />
“<strong>The</strong>y come together in a safe place to learn.”<br />
Donations for the book drive are much needed<br />
and gratefully accepted. Books of any type<br />
are welcome, especially books in Spanish.<br />
Guided reading materials are also needed.<br />
Lupe and Gil will pick up donations, or they<br />
may be dropped off at the school. Reach them<br />
at Taft, 650-369-2589, or by email (Lupe<br />
Guzman, lguzman@rcsd.k12.ca.us, Gil<br />
Guzman, gguzman@rcsd.k12.ca.us).<br />
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ty, they explained, where folks are “scared to seek help.” Representatives from the<br />
medical and chiropractic fields will be in attendance, along with police officers and firefighters.<br />
<strong>The</strong> interaction between the neighbors and police and fire is critical to building<br />
trust, Lupe and Gil said. Besides, kids love to climb on fire engines and turn on<br />
sirens in patrol cars. <strong>The</strong> City’s Police Activities League, headquartered on the Taft<br />
campus, will also be represented at the fair. And, of course, there’s the book sale.<br />
“Come to the fair and see what it’s really like here,” Lupe said.
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CULTURAL EVENTS<br />
SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM<br />
<strong>The</strong> museum is located in the Old Courthouse with its historic dome. Its collections<br />
include horse-drawn carriages, models, railroads from Caltrans and the<br />
Ocean Shore Railroad, relics from San Mateo’s past, and lithographic art dating<br />
from 1875.<br />
EXHIBITS — OPENING — “Fleeting Fashions,’’ May 22 through Sept. 9. An exhibit<br />
of 19th- and 20th-century costumes and accessories from the museum’s collection.<br />
Most of the costumes are from Peninsula residents.<br />
“Judge Louis B. Dematteis: An Italian-American Story,’’ ongoing. An exhibit of<br />
photographs, video and legal memorabilia telling a story of his life. In the Lower<br />
Rotunda and Hallways.<br />
“Walter Moore Badge Collection,’’ ongoing. On display is the collection of over<br />
300 badges of one of San Mateo County’s most famous lawmen, Walter Moore,<br />
including rare badges like Ocean Shore Railroad and the town of Lawndale.<br />
Moore began with the police department at the age of 28 as the constable of<br />
Tunitas Creek. Other historical pieces belonging to the Sheriff’s Department will<br />
also be on display.<br />
“Charles Parsons’ Ships of the World,’’ ongoing. An exhibit of meticulous miniature<br />
recreations of 18 ships of historical note by Charles Parsons including the<br />
San Carlos, the first ship to enter San Francisco Bay. “Horse and Buggy Days,’’<br />
ongoing. <strong>The</strong> six carriages on display reflect the variety of vehicles used by<br />
upper-class residents of the county.<br />
“Journey to Work,’’ ongoing. <strong>The</strong> story of commuter transportation on the<br />
Peninsula, why this history was unique in a variety of ways and how this history<br />
helped to shape the built environment of the San Francisco Peninsula.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Lure of the Coast: 65 Years of Surfing in San Mateo County,’’ ongoing. San<br />
Mateo County is the home of Maverick’s off the coast of Half Moon Bay, one of<br />
the premier surfing locations on the planet. <strong>The</strong> museum’s new exhibit is a history<br />
of the sport of surfing, its practitioners and their equipment. <strong>The</strong> exhibit<br />
also shows developments in equipment technology and display artifacts representing<br />
seven decades of surfing.”<br />
Historical Lithographs from the Robert Desky Collection,’’ ongoing. An exhibit of<br />
hand-painted lithographs depicting noted sites throughout San Mateo County<br />
from the 1870s, including hotels, private homes and government buildings. In<br />
the Rotunda and First Floor Halls. “Nature’s Bounty,’’ ongoing. Featuring murals<br />
of how people used the local natural resources during California’s early history.<br />
SPECIAL EVENT — “From Vision to Realty,’’ May 21, 2 p.m. Members of the<br />
Foster City Historical Society will discuss the planning and development of one<br />
of the newest cities on the Peninsula, as recounted in the new book “Images of<br />
America: Foster City.’’ $4 general; $2 seniors and students; free children ages<br />
5 and under. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
777 Hamilton St., <strong>Redwood</strong> City. (650) 299-0104, (650) 359-1462 or www.sanmateocountyhistory.com.<br />
CHILD ADVOCATES’ “3RD ANNUAL BIRDHOUSE BASH’’<br />
On May 21, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. the annual spring fundraiser for Child Advocates, a nonprofit<br />
organization helping find homes for abused and neglected children, will be held in<br />
the gardens of a historic home in Los Altos. <strong>The</strong> event features an auction of over 100<br />
handcrafted birdhouses created by local artists, as well as unique garden and decorative<br />
art such as outdoor sculptures and fountains. <strong>The</strong>re will also be hors d’oeuvres, speakers<br />
and entertainment. $60 general; $20 children ages 3 to 14; free for children under<br />
age 3. 210 Alta Vista Ave., Los Altos. (408) 573-5674 or www.cadvocates.org.<br />
WESTERN DAY TO CELEBRATE RANCH’S ANNY<br />
CELEBRATING B.O.K.RANCH’s 20 th ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC<br />
HORSEBACK RIDING TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.<br />
WHEN: SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005, 11A.M TILL 5P.M<br />
WHERE: 1815 CORDILLERAS RD., REDWOOD CITY<br />
STUDENT HORSEBACK RIDING DEMONSTRATIONS, DOG AGILITY AND SHEEP HERDING<br />
DEMONSTRATIONS, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND SILENT AUCTION<br />
MUSIC BY SIDESADDLE AND COMPANY<br />
APPEARANCES BY ARTIST/DESIGNER LAUREL BURCH AND JERRY MERTENS AND NFL<br />
ALUMNI FRIENDS<br />
$45.00 PER PERSON - CHILDREN UNDER 10 FREE WITH AN ADULT - INCLUDES FOOD<br />
AND SOFT DRINKS PROVIDED BY CANYON INN<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 650-366-2265or E-MAIL - bokranch@aol.com or visit<br />
their WEBSITE - www.bokranch.com<br />
LOCAL CHARITIES TO RECEIVE $33,000 AT ROTARY EVENT<br />
Nearly $33,000 will be distributed by the Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club of <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
City/Menlo Park to local and international non-profit agencies on May 24. <strong>The</strong> event will<br />
occur at 7:30 a.m. in front of City Hall in <strong>Redwood</strong> City. All recipient groups will have their<br />
representatives present to accept the checks. Proceeds from the Rotary Club’s recent<br />
“Irish Night” fund raising event is the source for these charitable gifts. <strong>The</strong> Peninsula<br />
Sunrise Rotary club meets each Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Waterfront<br />
Restaurant at Pete’s Harbor, 1 Uccelli Boulevard in <strong>Redwood</strong> City. For more information<br />
about the charitable distribution event on May 24, or about club meetings, contact club<br />
president, Lorianna Kastrop, 368-7143.<br />
REDWOOD CITY WOMEN’S CLUB<br />
will meet on June 2 at 149 Clinton St., RC. Social 11:30 am, lunch ($10.00) at noon,<br />
followed by meeting. Guests welcome. Information: 363-1266<br />
THE CENTER FOR SENIORS TO CONGREGATE<br />
<strong>The</strong> Veterans Memorial Senior Center was established in 1982 and offers a variety of<br />
health and wellness programs that celebrate community connections.<br />
A team of professional staff and volunteers provide services in a warm and friendly<br />
atmosphere. Recreational, educational, expressive arts, and health and wellness classes<br />
provide the opportunities to make friendships and support healthy lifestyles.<br />
<strong>The</strong> programs also include traditional senior services, such as nutritious home-style<br />
lunches, transportation, and outreach programs to assist the elderly who are at home.<br />
“Seniors in our community are helping to redefine the way we view aging. Older adults<br />
come to us for Tai Chi classes, computer classes, and volunteer jobs,” said Linda Griffith,<br />
Manager of the Community Services Department. “<strong>The</strong>y appreciate the health and wellness<br />
programs we offer and the opportunity to give back to their community through volunteerism.”<br />
To learn more about the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, call 780-7270, or visit their<br />
website at www.redwoodcity.org.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Veterans Memorial Senior Center is located at 1455 Madison Avenue, <strong>Redwood</strong> City.<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides<br />
recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests,<br />
and supplies building and custodial services for City<br />
buildings. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Parks also operates the<br />
Veterans Memorial Senior Center and the Fair Oaks<br />
Community Center, providing social, educational, and<br />
cultural activities, as well as information, referral, and<br />
counseling services to persons living in <strong>Redwood</strong> City<br />
and neighboring communities.<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City Parks is more than you think! Its website is<br />
located at www.redwoodcity.org/parks.<br />
Visit <strong>Redwood</strong> City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org for<br />
information about the City and its services, the community,<br />
recreation programs, education, City government,<br />
and local business.
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Encore! Encore!<br />
Dave Hyman leaves them wanting more!<br />
By: Melanie Meyers<br />
Contributing Writer<br />
After 18 years as the owner of <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>City's</strong> Encore Performance Catering,<br />
Dave Hyman has had his share of stories. One such story is the time he catered<br />
a wedding while on a boat in San Francisco Bay, where several pieces of his<br />
equipment fell overboard. <strong>The</strong> next day he went back suited up in his scuba gear and<br />
retrieved every piece from the floor of the bay. Presently as the lead chef of Encore<br />
Performance Catering, Hyman remains someone who can get the job done when it<br />
matters most. Confirmation of this can be found within abundant testimonials from<br />
the company's collection of cards sent by past clients. Hyman continues to practice the<br />
art of cooking and creating new ideas from valuable sources such as cooking subscriptions,<br />
client suggestions and from kitchen experiments.<br />
Hyman's dream to<br />
own a restaurant business<br />
came at the age of<br />
16 working as a bus<br />
boy at Nick's restaurant<br />
in Pacifica.<br />
Hyman's other childhood<br />
dream was to<br />
travel the world. After<br />
working in the restaurant<br />
business through<br />
his high school years<br />
he served four years in<br />
the U.S. Navy and<br />
became a member of<br />
the U.S. Navy Seal<br />
elite. Subsequent to<br />
serving in the Navy,<br />
Hyman returned to<br />
the restaurant business.<br />
"For four years I<br />
was learning how to<br />
do things that are off the wall totally unrelated to catering but it has helped in the discipline<br />
and the stamina to do this job. It's paid off in that sense and opened a lot of<br />
doors for me.", said Hyman.<br />
One example where<br />
Hyman truly tries to go the<br />
extra mile for his clients is<br />
in dealing with funeralrelated<br />
arrangements.<br />
Hyman bases his efforts on<br />
his own experiences after<br />
his father died. This has<br />
allowed him to take a<br />
unique service and sensitivity-oriented<br />
approach that<br />
allows the family to concentrate<br />
on celebrating the life of their loved one instead of focusing on arrangements.<br />
Hyman helps take pressure off by coordinating multiple vendors such as florists, etc.<br />
and providing a one-stop solution. Additionally, he pays special attention to the family<br />
and their needs. He solicits information about their loved one in order to produce<br />
catering that specifically celebrates that person's life. He has become so adept at this<br />
that one family referred to him as moving among them during the event as if he were<br />
a member of the family. <strong>The</strong>ir note goes on to say "You took one huge worry off the<br />
shoulders of our Mom…She couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome."<br />
Hyman calls this service "Celebration of Life" to emphasize the celebratory and positive<br />
nature of his approach. One of the best features of this service is Hyman's ability<br />
to put together a full solution with just 48 hours notice in many cases.<br />
Hyman also has a strong sense of community and participates in many communityoriented<br />
events. He participates in the City Trees program helping to plant and<br />
maintain greenery around the area and works with other local organizations such as the<br />
Peninsula Sunrise Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, and Rebuild Together. He participates<br />
in the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury. Additionally, Hyman is proud of<br />
the fact that his business products are nearly 100% recyclable, and, they contribute<br />
their leftovers to Saint Anthony's Dining Room in <strong>Redwood</strong> City.<br />
Encore Performance Catering emphasizes performance through use of fresh, high<br />
quality ingredients and perfect presentation. Many of the cards he has received reflect<br />
this and contain lavish words of praise for his food and his service, such as one client<br />
who writes "…I appreciated how well you handled all the details…[We received] many<br />
positive comments on the food." Encore reflects his focus on winning repeat business<br />
through performance. Many of his clients come back time after time because they are<br />
so happy with his consistent results.<br />
One way in which Hyman achieves his personalized service is by asking his clients to<br />
schedule time to sit down and talk specifically about the food and their event. This<br />
allows him to get a sense of their personality, their desires, the theme and ambience<br />
they are seeking, and, ways in which he can help them achieve their vision of the<br />
perfect event. Hyman recognizes that it's not just delicious food, but, food that<br />
enhances and accentuates the special occasion that keeps his clients coming back for<br />
more.<br />
Encore Performance Catering is located at 2992 Spring Street, Unit C, <strong>Redwood</strong> City,<br />
94063. <strong>The</strong>ir website is available at http://www.epcatering.com, and their phone<br />
number is 650-365-3731.<br />
Hyman's menu goes on for 8 pages of mouthwatering suggestions for everything from<br />
Continental Breakfasts to Formal Dinners. Despite an entire page devoted just to<br />
warm appetizers, these are<br />
mere suggestions and<br />
Hyman is quick to offer<br />
additional possibilities to fit<br />
any occasion.
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As I was saying...<br />
By<br />
Steve Penna<br />
<strong>Publisher</strong><br />
It’s only May but the <strong>Redwood</strong> City Council race<br />
in November is already shaping up to be one of<br />
the most competitive in years. All four<br />
incumbents – Mayor Jeff Ira, Jim Hartnett, Diane<br />
Howard and appointed councilwoman Alicia<br />
Aguirre are all running for re-election. In a normal<br />
election, there would be few if no candidates running<br />
against them – but this is a unique year. With<br />
the status quo all supporting failed Measure Q and<br />
Measure V, it is seen as a opportunity to either gain<br />
control of the Council by running a slate or sneak in<br />
as an individual candidate wanting to make a<br />
change.<br />
Aguirre is vulnerable – the last two appointed council<br />
members Fernando Vega and Ian Bain did not win reelection<br />
the following year, and although she is well<br />
known in the education circles she needs to attract<br />
support from the business and senior communities<br />
to win.<br />
Of the persons that applied to be appointed in<br />
January, Paul Sanfilipo, Mark Martinho, Jim<br />
Thompson and Hilary Paulson, have all expressed<br />
interest in running. Sanfilipo and Martinho are<br />
undecided and Paulson and Thompson will run.<br />
<strong>The</strong> group that defeated the Marina Shores project –<br />
Measure Q - Housing Not High-rises is actively interviewing<br />
candidates to support (they will support only<br />
3) and will play an important role in this election. I am<br />
sure they will support Paulson since she is a member<br />
,and Mayor Ira seems to have captured their attention.<br />
But as far as the other incumbents don’t look for<br />
them to support any of them. <strong>The</strong>y differ on the<br />
issues this group feels is important - Cargill Salt<br />
expansion, affordable housing, the downtown plan<br />
and the water supply issue.<br />
To the disappointment of many, community leader<br />
Janet Borgens will not be running, Her camp feels it<br />
will be very expensive campaign and that the timing<br />
is not right for her to step up. Too bad, many feel she<br />
was a shoo-in.<br />
* * * *<br />
I am hearing that once Sheriff Don Horsley leaves his<br />
position in 2006 and Under Sheriff Greg Monks is<br />
elected, <strong>Redwood</strong> City Police Chief Carlos Bolanos<br />
will take Monks position. It is no secret that Monks<br />
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<strong>Redwood</strong> City businesses here to serve<br />
you from Emerald Hills to the Flatlands!<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> staff has been out looking for the best restaurants, financial institutions, home<br />
and auto care providers, and many more businesses in <strong>Redwood</strong> City. We like businesses that<br />
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Lewis Carpet Cleaners: 1.800.23.LEWIS - Rick Lewis, Founder, Lewis Carpet &<br />
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Edward Jones: 702 Marshall Street #515 - For decades, Edward Jones believed in building<br />
relationships through face-to-face interaction, and adhering to a strategy of recommending<br />
quality investments that have proven themselves over time. <strong>The</strong>y understand that this<br />
approach might be considered unfashionable. But if it means helping their clients achieve<br />
their goals, whether for retirement, education, or just financial security, it’s an approach they<br />
plan to stick to. So does Investment Representative David Amann who manages their<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City office.<br />
City Pub: 2623 Broadway – Talk about <strong>Redwood</strong> City flare – this pub favorite offers a wide<br />
range of items on its menu including: Starters & Soups, Burgers & Sandwiches, Pastas &<br />
Entrees, and of course 24 Beers on tap, Beverages & Wine. City Pub also has a Kids menu<br />
and serves Breakfast on Saturday and Sundays from 11: a.m. to 2:00 p.m. <strong>The</strong>y offer daily<br />
specials and feature Fish and Chips on Friday’s. You will enjoy the outdoor front patio once<br />
the warm weather begins.<br />
First National Bank: 700 El Camino Real - In the ever-merging world of the banking<br />
industry, it’s hard to find places where the consumer or small business owner’s voice still<br />
matters. Independent banks and small local banking chains, which would take the time to<br />
listen, are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Luckily this is not the case at First National<br />
Bank of Northern California, according to Brian Palter. Palter is the branch manager of the<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City location, which is currently housed at 700 El Camino Real. “When we have<br />
a new client and do right by them,” said Palter, “they tell others.” Doing right by a client,<br />
whether old or new, requires taking extra steps in situations which nationwide chains might<br />
not do. Give Brian a call and see what he means!<br />
OK Maguey: 2616 Broadway –<strong>Redwood</strong> City’s newest and best Mexican restaurant has a<br />
full dinner menu of reasonably priced selections that will keep you coming back for more.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y now featuring a lunch menu starting at $5.95 and up, and they also feature live music<br />
every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening to enhance your eating experience. <strong>The</strong> outdoor<br />
patio is great for those warm night.<br />
Bluefin Sushi & Teriyaki Grill: 2327 Broadway –Whether you dine in or take out you will<br />
find out their sashimi, Nigiri sushi, donburi, and bento dishes are irresistible! No MSG/No<br />
chemical additives added. Low in Cholesterol. Low in Calories. Low in Sodium. <strong>The</strong>ir sushi<br />
is made fresh daily by experienced sushi chefs which has made this restaurant a favorite<br />
Downtown eating spot, this restaurant is a must try!<br />
Mulligan’s Pub & Grill: 2650 Broadway – Mulligan’s is a favorite spot for anyone wanting<br />
quality large portion meals and we mean LARGE! at reasonable prices. <strong>The</strong>y feature<br />
Burgers, Salads, and Gourmet Pizzas and also have 24 Beers on tap, a full bar and Live<br />
Music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. <strong>The</strong>y also have an upstairs area to accommodate<br />
large and small private parties, so if you are planning a get together with a small or<br />
large group, call Jerry at 650.364 5600 and he will make sure you are taken care of! Check<br />
out and use their coupons in this month’s <strong>Spectrum</strong>.<br />
American Capital Financial: 2317 Broadway #200 – Treat yourself to the ultimate gift –<br />
a new home! <strong>The</strong>y make it easy for you to bid on a house by having your pre-approval letter<br />
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Canyon Inn – 587 Canyon Road – You will find everything at this <strong>Redwood</strong> City favorite.<br />
Although owner Tim Harrison offers tasty Burgers – try the “Hacksaw” double cheeseburger,<br />
he also has Sandwiches - Steak Sandwich with melted Swiss, sautéed mushrooms,<br />
grilled onions and fries, Deli sandwiches – various meats are served hot or cold on your<br />
choice of bread and cheese, with lettuce, tomato, and onions, to fill you up. <strong>The</strong>y also have<br />
specials like Fish and Chips, Raviolis, Spaghetti, Lasagna, and a variety of Quesadillas. If<br />
you use their coupon in this month’s <strong>Spectrum</strong>, you can get 10% off all meals - now that’s<br />
an offer you can not pass up!<br />
1-800-DRY-CLEAN: Taking your time to drop off dry cleaning at an out of the way business<br />
is just another errand that takes you away form your family, friends and life pleasures.<br />
1-800-DRY-CLEAN solves that problem by offering door to door pick up and return delivery<br />
service at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for? More quality time for you!<br />
You have to try this service – you will love it.<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> General Tire: 1630 Broadway –Whether you are looking for a new set of tires,<br />
or need to tune your vehicle, this <strong>Redwood</strong> City institution has been providing quality vehicle<br />
services since 1957. <strong>Redwood</strong> General Tire was founded on the premise that good customer<br />
service, quality products at fair prices will succeed in the marketplace. <strong>The</strong>y continue<br />
to follow this philosophy today and expect it to guide them into a successful future.<br />
Many of their satisfied customers have been with them since their founding and continue<br />
to do business with them today. <strong>The</strong>y proudly serve the third generation of many of their<br />
first <strong>Redwood</strong> City customers.<br />
Warren Street Chiropractic: 520 Warren Street - Warren Street Chiropractic Wellness and<br />
Injury Center was formally Lease Chiropractic Offices, owned and operated by Dr. Timothy<br />
H. Lease, D.C. Dr. Lease is beginning his 21st year of practice and has a very broad patient<br />
base. He sees patients from infants to folks in their 90’s. Cases range from Work Injury<br />
cases (Workers Compensation cases), Personal Injury (car accidents, slip and falls, bicycle<br />
and pedestrian accidents), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Plantar Fascitis, Headaches, Neck Pain,<br />
Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Leg and Arm pain. He has a working network of other Doctors<br />
and <strong>The</strong>rapists so that if and when the need arises he is able to refer for second opinions<br />
and or other therapy if appropriate. <strong>The</strong>y have 6 spacious exam rooms, one of which is a<br />
massage room.
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How Good an Investment is<br />
Your Home?<br />
By David Amann<br />
Special to the <strong>Spectrum</strong><br />
Most people agree that home ownership is a good thing. But is a home really an<br />
“investment?” In a way, it is. But keep this in mind: Your home, by itself, is almost certainly<br />
not the type of investment that’s going to help you meet your long-term goals,<br />
such as a comfortable retirement.<br />
Many people think that because they put so much money into their homes, they are<br />
bound to be handsomely rewarded in the future. And it is true that, over a long period<br />
of time, home prices generally rise. But this appreciation has not come close to that of<br />
some financial assets, such as stocks. Stock prices will certainly fluctuate in the short<br />
term, but housing prices can do the same. In some parts of the country, home values<br />
have fallen for several years in a row before recovering. (Keep in mind, though, that<br />
past performance does not assure future results. Stocks are subject to risks, including<br />
the potential loss of principal invested.)<br />
Still, if you live in a house for many years, the chances are pretty good that you will end<br />
up making a profit when you sell. And if you’ve owned and lived in your home for at<br />
least two years within the five years preceding its sale, you can exclude up to $250,000<br />
in capital gains, or $500,000 if you’re married and filing a joint return.<br />
Of course,after you sell your home,you’ll have to live somewhere,so some of your profit will need to go toward<br />
a new residence.But if you “downsize,”you could end up with a nice sum of money.Will it be enough to finance<br />
your retirement,help pay for your children’s (or grandchildren’s) college education and meet whatever other goals<br />
you have? Probably not. And that’s why you’ll still need to build a diversified<br />
portfolio containing high-quality stocks, bonds and other securities.<br />
Using your home to generate cash<br />
Even if you can’t count on your home meeting all your long-term financial goals, you<br />
can use the equity in your home to help boost your cash flow. Consequently, you may<br />
be able to avoid tapping into your long-term investments, so you can continue making<br />
progress toward your important objectives.<br />
Here are two of the most common ways to get money out of your home:<br />
Home equity loan - You can generally get this type of loan at a competitive rate, and<br />
the interest may be tax-deductible. (To make sure of the tax deductibility, though, you’ll<br />
want to consult with your tax adviser.) You can use the loan for virtually any purpose<br />
you choose, but keep in mind that you’re pledging your house as collateral - so you have<br />
to be sure you can afford the loan payments.<br />
Reverse mortgage - If you’ve paid off your home, you might want to think about taking<br />
out a reverse mortgage. This is a special kind of loan that enables you to convert<br />
your home equity into cash, either through a line of credit or installment payments.<br />
Essentially, you’re selling back part ownership of your home to your lender. Reverse<br />
mortgage programs are not suitable for everyone, however, so make sure you know<br />
what’s involved before you sign on the dotted line.<br />
Use your home wisely<br />
Through careful planning, you can incorporate your home into your overall financial<br />
and investment strategies. So, use this asset wisely - it can pay off for you in a variety<br />
of ways.<br />
Editor’s note: David Amann is one of the <strong>Redwood</strong> City community members who<br />
will be contributing to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong>. If you have any questions regarding investments<br />
please send them to: spectrumtext@yahoo.com or <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> – P.O. Box<br />
862 – <strong>Redwood</strong> City – California – 94064.
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Freshman Student Athlete Making<br />
Name for Himself at Woodside<br />
By: Nick Mukhar<br />
Student Writer<br />
As the end of the school year draws closer and graduation approaches, seniors try to<br />
leave a lasting impression on their school. For freshman John Bordy of Woodside High<br />
School, his impression is already being made. In addition to being a 4.0 student<br />
throughout his first year of high school, Bordy has been playing key roles for the<br />
Wildcats varsity baseball and water polo teams. While on the water polo junior varsity<br />
team, Bordy played tournaments with the varsity squad, and has been the starting second<br />
baseman for the varsity baseball team the entire season.<br />
while playing the game. He plans to pursue both sports for as long as he can but still<br />
remains realistic about his goals for the future.<br />
“If I happen to go pro, in either sport, then great, but it is not something I am<br />
depending on. If it happens it happens.” Bordy has already been making plans for what<br />
he wants to do after high school. His first choice for college is California State<br />
University at Long Beach and he plans to track a career in sports medicine. Until then,<br />
he plans to continue having fun playing high school sports and working hard in the<br />
classroom in order to get to where he wants to go. While his athleticism has set him<br />
apart from most players his age, he is still a freshman trying to enjoy the next four years<br />
of high school.<br />
“I just want to have fun during high school and see what happens after that.”<br />
Editor’s note: Nick Mukhar is a Senior at Woodside High School. He is one of the<br />
student writers for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> this year and will be writing articles about sports each<br />
month.<br />
“I just try and stay focused and work hard at everything I do,” said Bordy. Playing<br />
Varsity sports as a freshman can be a little bit intimidating, but so far Bordy has not<br />
back down from the challenge<br />
.<br />
“I do not pay much attention to the age difference. I like playing on varsity because it<br />
gives me a bigger challenge to try and overcome.” When asked how he balances his<br />
time between school and sports Bordy had a simple answer.<br />
“I just go to class everyday. After that I<br />
go to baseball and just come home,<br />
have some dinner, and do my homework<br />
everyday.” While baseball has<br />
been a part of his routine for most of<br />
his life, water polo is a new experience<br />
for him as this is his first year playing.<br />
However, it may be the sport that<br />
comes most naturally to him.<br />
“My grandfather was in the Olympics<br />
for water polo,” he said. “I decided that<br />
I should try to play it also and I really<br />
like doing it and feel comfortable when<br />
I’m playing.” As for baseball, Bordy has<br />
been playing ever since he was five<br />
years old and credits many of his<br />
coaches for the success he has had<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> City Police Activities League (PAL) held its first annual Motorcycle Poker Run and brought<br />
135-140 motorcycles together to raise several thousand dollars. Sponsors of the event were: <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
General Tire, Pirelli Tire, Continental Tire, <strong>The</strong> Old Pro in Palo Alto and DPR Construction. Doug<br />
Woods and Renee Ursino helped make the event a success. (Photos continued on page 16)
Police Chief Carlos Bolanos has been at the helm of the <strong>Redwood</strong> City Police<br />
Department for over ten years, after taking over in December of 1994, when an opening<br />
was published in the trade papers.<br />
Chief Bolanos was born and raised in San Francisco, attended San Francisco public<br />
schools, went to City College of San Francisco after high school, and got his Associate<br />
of Science Degree in Criminology.<br />
To Serve a<br />
By Valerie Harris<br />
Special to the <strong>Spectrum</strong><br />
Bolanos chose to become a police officer because: “I wanted to, first and foremost,<br />
do something where I could truly make a difference in people’s lives and make their<br />
lives better. I wanted to do a job that was exciting. And I wanted to play a personal<br />
role in taking some individuals, who make our society unsafe, off the street.”<br />
Bolanos started his police career in 1979 in Palo Alto, and stayed with the department<br />
for 12 years. He started as a patrol officer, worked his way up to detective, then served<br />
as a field training officer, and was member of the SWAT team. Bolanos was then promoted<br />
to Police Agent, a quasi-supervisory position, a two-stripe position in the police<br />
organizations. He was promoted to sergeant, and then police lieutenant. When he left<br />
in 1991, Bolanos was a Police Captain.<br />
Bolanos recounted a big case while he was Palo Alto Property Crimes (Burglary)<br />
Detective: “As a detective, I worked undercover in a fencing operation in the<br />
early1980’s in East Palo Alto. I worked undercover to sell this person merchandise that<br />
they believed to be stolen. We subsequently served a very large search warrant on multiple<br />
areas, and recovered a lot of stolen property. We found weapons, and big machine<br />
guns. <strong>The</strong> suspect’s name was Rogge.” This was a huge story at the time.<br />
When asked if he had ever experienced a hostage situation while on the SWAT Team,<br />
Bolanos stated: “SWAT mainly conducted high-risk searches for subjects, where you<br />
systematically search large or complex areas or buildings, and look for subjects who<br />
may be secreted inside these areas. <strong>The</strong> hostage-taking SWAT situations that are<br />
shown on television are pretty rare.”<br />
While he was a police officer in Palo Alto, Bolanos completed his undergraduate<br />
degree, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Economics at the University of San<br />
Francisco. He then graduated from the P.O.S.T. (California Commission Peace Officer<br />
Standards and Training) Command College in San Marcos, California. This is a twoyear<br />
graduate program designed for police executives.<br />
During this period with the Palo Alto Police Department, Bolanos lived in San Bruno,<br />
and then moved back to San Francisco.<br />
Bolanos then transferred down to Salinas for three years. In Salinas, he was the<br />
Captain in charge of all field operations, which is the largest division in any Police<br />
Department. Bolanos described the job: “It’s all the uniformed personnel. It was a<br />
lot of responsibility. Salinas has always and continues to be a very challenging place to<br />
police because of its high level of violent crime. <strong>The</strong> city itself has always had scarce<br />
financial resources. It was a good learning experience for me, coming from Palo Alto,<br />
which had a very low crime and a tremendous amount of resources. Salinas was quite<br />
the opposite. It gave me a good balance to the experience I had gained as a law<br />
enforcement officer in Palo Alto.”<br />
Bolanos continued: “<strong>The</strong> violent crimes in Salinas were mostly homicides. <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
City is around 80,000 people. At that time, Salinas was around 130,000 people. It’s<br />
since grown to about 140,000 to 150,000 people. Salinas would average out to about<br />
23 homicides a year. Whereas in <strong>Redwood</strong> City we average one to two homicides a<br />
year, for a community that’s very similar. Most of our crime in Salinas was gang-related.<br />
Salinas has a tremendous gang problem and historically has been an area where<br />
there are a lot of gangs. Salinas is over 50% Hispanic, with a significant farm-worker<br />
population. Whenever you have a significant lower socioeconomic population, the parents<br />
typically have to work one to two jobs, and they are not around to provide the<br />
supervision for their children.”<br />
As a captain, Bolanos knew the next step was Police Chief. <strong>The</strong>re were no promotion<br />
opportunities in Salinas, then <strong>Redwood</strong> City opened up. Job openings are posted in<br />
professional publications, and the chief in <strong>Redwood</strong> City was going to retire, so<br />
Bolanos applied. He went through the process with 60-plus applicants, and landed the<br />
job. Bolanos took over as Police Chief in December 1994, and moved to <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
City in 1995. He has been a <strong>Redwood</strong> City resident ever since.<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City was a nice improvement weather-wise from Salinas. “<strong>The</strong> misconception<br />
about Salinas is that I thought when I moved down there, I’d buy a pool, because<br />
it would be hot. It’s not. Salinas’ weather is very closely linked to San Francisco in similarities.<br />
In the summer it’s cold and foggy. It’s very close to Monterey.” Bolanos contends<br />
that <strong>Redwood</strong> City’s slogan about the weather is true: “I love <strong>Redwood</strong> City. <strong>The</strong><br />
weather is gorgeous. <strong>The</strong> slogan is absolutely true.“<br />
In 2002, City Manager Ed Everett appointed Bolanos as a Fire Chief for one year. For<br />
Bolanos, it was a very tough year, work wise. It was also great experience. “I got to<br />
work really closely with the Fire Department and it gave me a great appreciation of the<br />
work that these guys do,” Bolanos stated.<br />
After Bolanos took over as Police Chief, he saw the need to institute a Police Activities<br />
League (PAL) program. “<strong>Redwood</strong> City also has a community that is very diverse.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are youth in the community that can use activities that would keep them out of
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All Photos by James R. Kaspar<br />
When asked to describe the most compelling<br />
case in <strong>Redwood</strong> City, Bolanos<br />
did not focus on a case you would find<br />
on “Unsolved Mysteries.” Instead,<br />
Bolanos recalled the 1996 case of little<br />
9-year-old Bertha Valencia, a child who<br />
was stabbed repeatedly by a neighbor,<br />
26-year-old Eric Umali, in an apartment<br />
complex on Broadway. <strong>The</strong> neighbor<br />
was a registered sex offender, a story<br />
that’s all too familiar. But little Bertha<br />
had not been molested, just brutally<br />
stabbed.<br />
Bolanos described the case: “This was<br />
a case that really marshaled the police<br />
force. I was impressed at how my<br />
organization came together and did<br />
their job in a professional way, but also<br />
in a compassionate way. <strong>The</strong>y made<br />
sure that the little girl recovered, that<br />
she knew that the police department<br />
was behind her, collecting money and<br />
gifts for her; really adopting her for a<br />
period of time as she struggled to<br />
recover from her wounds.”<br />
Umali was convicted of attempted murder in 1997. In 1998 he was sentenced to 21 1/2<br />
years in state prison.<br />
But it was the pride in his officers, banding together to champion the cause of the little<br />
girl, that shows how much Bolanos truly cares about his community.<br />
trouble and would keep them out of harm’s way. My experiences with PAL in Salinas,<br />
having been a coach and been a member of their board, was that PAL really was a<br />
home for many of their kids during that time when they are most vulnerable to either<br />
engaging in inappropriate behavior or being victims of it; that’s the time between<br />
when they get out of school and when their parents get home. When I got to<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City, I recognized that they did not have a PAL program. So I picked a very<br />
energetic officer, and we started PAL.”<br />
Bolanos continued: “Basically, we provided sports leagues, trips, activities, subsequent<br />
programs to where we now have our own building. It would have never happened<br />
without the support of the city. <strong>The</strong> entire community really got behind it.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> City Elementary School District partnered with us in identifying space<br />
near Taft School. Without the support of the City Council, the City Manager, and<br />
some major donors, it would have never happened. It’s truly been a community partnership.<br />
I worked with two members of my staff, Captain Scott Warner and Barbara<br />
Bonilla. <strong>The</strong>y were the two that really spearheaded the program.”<br />
“<strong>The</strong> department used to be involved in the PYC – the Police Youth Center, many<br />
years before I got here, but that was no longer in existence, and I thought that the<br />
department was missing an opportunity to develop a relationship with the youth in<br />
our community. I thought PAL would be the perfect bridge for that. PAL was in<br />
existence when I was a kid. And, having worked in Salinas’ PAL, I saw how effective<br />
they were.When I came to <strong>Redwood</strong> City, I saw that we did not have a PAL, I thought<br />
that there was a tremendous opportunity for us to get to know the youth in our<br />
community, and have them get to know us,” said Bolanos.<br />
When asked about crime statistics in <strong>Redwood</strong> City over the past 11 years, Bolanos<br />
stated: “Crime has been consistently low to moderate. Thanks to some of the work<br />
done by city staff and City Council, some of the areas that used to cause the organization<br />
trouble in terms of policing, have been eradicated. For example, Rollison Road<br />
used to have an alley, and it also had decrepit apartments, with tremendous gang activities<br />
and lots of violence. This area has since changed thanks to Habitat for<br />
Humanity.”<br />
As for current concerns, Bolanos stated: “<strong>The</strong> biggest issues facing <strong>Redwood</strong> City<br />
from a law enforcement perspective are determining where we will get the resources to<br />
provide the level of presence and support that we want to have downtown as the<br />
theater opens and the Courthouse Plaza gets renovated. We want to establish a strong<br />
presence in advance of the anticipated numbers of people that will be downtown and<br />
we want to make it a safe environment for all. Gangs and drugs continue to be an issue<br />
in our community and the Department continues to work collaboratively with our law<br />
enforcement partners to develop strategies to address them.”<br />
Bolanos is currently attending California State University East Bay, where he is wrapping<br />
up a Masters in Public Administration. Bolanos only needs three classes to finish,<br />
and will complete his degree early next year.<br />
“I am eligible to retire, and I will be maxed out in my retirement in four years, when I<br />
turn 50. At that time, I will certainly want to do other work. I don’t aspire to run for<br />
office. I have tremendous respect for politicians, I respect their dedication and devotion,<br />
but I think you really have to put yourself out there, and that’s not really me. I<br />
have no intention of ever running for office. <strong>The</strong> only elected position I would be<br />
interested in is the Sheriff of San Mateo County, but my friend Greg Monks is running<br />
for that office, and I plan on helping him win the election,” Bolanos stated.<br />
Bolanos is married; his wife, Kim, and he have three children.<br />
“It’s hard to know if the PAL program had an effect on reduction of crime, because<br />
you don’t know what the crime rate would have been without the program. But what<br />
we do know, is that many of the youth that we coached through the years, are now<br />
young adults, and I still encounter them throughout the community. <strong>The</strong>y have fond<br />
memories of PAL. When they were in the PAL program, we know that they were<br />
not engaged in any negative activities,” he said.
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
REDWOOD CITY PARCEL TAX DEFEATED<br />
A <strong>Redwood</strong> City parcel tax measure that would fund school programs did not pass,<br />
according to election results posted on the San Mateo County Web site . Measure V,<br />
the "Funding for Classroom Education Excellence Act of 2005," would have instituted<br />
a per-parcel tax for school programs that would infuse the <strong>Redwood</strong> City<br />
Elementary School District with an estimated $3.3 million in new annual revenue. <strong>The</strong><br />
measure required a two-thirds majority in order to pass but only received 61.63 percent<br />
of the vote - about 5 points shy of the 66.67 percent it needed to pass.<br />
POODLES' PROGRESS IN REDWOOD CITY<br />
<strong>The</strong> Peninsula Humane Society and the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals<br />
reward has doubled to $1000 for information about the person responsible for packing<br />
five severely neglected poodles into two boxes and abandoning them. <strong>The</strong> puppies<br />
were discovered on May 2, according to society spokesman Scott Delucchi. While the<br />
Humane Society reports that it euthanized a male animal because of the extreme pain<br />
he was in, four females have been medically cleared and their temperaments assessed.<br />
<strong>The</strong> poodles are now up for adoption and will be ready for a new home after undergoing<br />
spaying and the extensive dental work that resulted from their poor diets. "We've<br />
received dozens of calls from concerned residents and potentially interested adopters,''<br />
Delucchi said. Delucchi asks those interested in adopting the poodles to complete an<br />
adoption profile available on the Web at http://www.phs-spca.org and to include a<br />
100- to 250-word statement explaining why their home would be good. <strong>The</strong> Humane<br />
Society hopes to find one home for all four poodles or two homes to accept the dogs<br />
in pairs. Boxes containing the poodles were found dumped in front of the Pets in Need<br />
adoption building at 873 Fifth Ave. in <strong>Redwood</strong> City, Delucchi reported. <strong>The</strong> Humane<br />
Society reported that the dogs, which are between the ages of 8 and 10, were neglected.<br />
All of the animals needed veterinarian care and grooming. <strong>The</strong> four female dogs<br />
were in need medication for their eyes and ears, according to Delucchi. One of the<br />
females will probably need an eye removed. Anyone with information about the incident<br />
is asked to contact (650) 340-7022 ext. 320.<br />
ATTEMPTED MURDER IN REDWOOD CITY<br />
A man accused of choking his former girlfriend, choking the woman's 13-year-old<br />
sister and later stabbing the victims' male friend multiple times pleaded not guilty in<br />
San Mateo County Superior Court. Christopher Sartor, 21, is charged with attempted<br />
murder, battery upon a cohabitant and assault with a deadly weapon for the events of<br />
Feb. 11 in <strong>Redwood</strong> City. At a preliminary hearing in April, all three alleged victims testified<br />
about the attack. According to testimony, Sartor was visiting his ex-girlfriend and<br />
her sister at their home on East Bayshore Road when he and the young woman began<br />
to argue. Sartor allegedly choked the woman, then -- when the younger sister attempted<br />
to intervene -- attacked the child as well. Sartor abruptly became apologetic, tearful<br />
and left the scene. <strong>The</strong> sisters called a male friend, Jason Bailey, for protection. Sartor<br />
allegedly returned to the property and stabbed Bailey multiple times, including three<br />
times in his left arm, once above his left hip and once through his rib cage, injuring his<br />
diaphragm. Bailey underwent two surgeries and endures ongoing pain on the left side<br />
of this body, he testified at the preliminary hearing. Sartor and his defense attorney<br />
Michael Hroziencik appeared today before Superior Court Judge Stephen Hall. He is<br />
scheduled to return to court for a pretrial conference on June 27 at 1:30 p.m. A jury<br />
trial is scheduled for July 25 at 8:45 a.m.<br />
CONSTRUCTION THEFTS IN REDWOOD CITY<br />
Two people are in custody in connection with a string of residential construction<br />
site burglaries, the <strong>Redwood</strong> City Police Department reported. Power saws, drills and<br />
portable construction equipment have been reported missing in the construction site<br />
burglaries over the past two months. On April 21, <strong>Redwood</strong> City Police detectives<br />
developed information about the crimes that led them to an apartment in the 200 block<br />
of Vera Avenue in <strong>Redwood</strong> City. Police determined that the apartment's residents,<br />
Jorge Acosta Morales, 25, and Veronica Lopez, 27, were on probation and both had<br />
outstanding felony arrest warrants. Neither resident was in the apartment at the time<br />
of the search, which yielded a large quantity of high-end construction equipment valued<br />
at approximately $20,000. Four victims already have identified property seized<br />
from the residence. Police detectives learned that both Morales and Lopez had gone<br />
into hiding to avoid arrest, and that Lopez was hiding at a home in Hayward. Lopez<br />
was arrested at the Hayward residence without incident. Police then learned that<br />
Morales was in the Belmont area. He was taken into custody without incident.<br />
SEAT AVAILABLE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE<br />
<strong>The</strong> City of <strong>Redwood</strong> City announces an opportunity to fill a vacancy on the <strong>City's</strong><br />
Housing and Human Concerns Committee. Members of the community are invited to<br />
offer their interest, experience, and enthusiasm for the benefit of their City by applying<br />
for this appointment. <strong>The</strong> selected applicant will serve the remainder of the unexpired<br />
term, until May, 2008. Applications are available by calling the City Clerk's office,<br />
or online at www.redwoodcity.org/clerks. <strong>The</strong> objective of the Housing and Human<br />
Concerns Committee is to advocate for the improvement of the quality of life of<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City citizens and to assure that human considerations, as set forth in the<br />
General Plan, are given adequate consideration in physical and economic decision making.<br />
Applicants' basic requirements are that they have an interest in civic and community<br />
improvement, are 18 years of age or older, are a United States citizen, and are a<br />
resident of incorporated <strong>Redwood</strong> City. <strong>The</strong> deadline for submitting applications is<br />
May 27th 2005.<br />
TEAR THE OLD THING DOWN<br />
Please save the date to join <strong>Redwood</strong> City, San Mateo County, and the <strong>Redwood</strong> City<br />
Redevelopment Agency to kick off the beginning of the project to bring back the old<br />
courthouse façade and open up the area for the upcoming courthouse square public<br />
plaza. Also involved are the San Mateo County Historical Society & San Mateo County<br />
History Museum, DPR Construction, the Downtown Business Group, and DES<br />
Architects. Wednesday, May 25th, 10:30 am, on Broadway in front of the old annex<br />
building (across the street from the Fox <strong>The</strong>ater).<br />
17TH ANNUAL MAYOR'S BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS UNDERWAY<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City residents, non-profit organizations, and businesses are showing their<br />
civic pride by applying for a Mayor 's Beautification Award. Individuals, homeowners<br />
associations, apartment complexes, businesses, non-profits, and others are invited to<br />
participate. Applications are available by calling 770-7300, or by visiting City Hall (<br />
1017 Middlefield Road). <strong>The</strong> application is also available online at<br />
www.redwoodcity.org, where applicants can fill it in, print it, and send it in. <strong>The</strong> deadline<br />
for entries is June 30, 2005, and judging will be completed by the end of July. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
awards help foster civic pride in our community, beautify our entire City, and, of<br />
course, recognize people and organizations for their work to make <strong>Redwood</strong> City a better,<br />
more attractive place to live and work. <strong>The</strong> program is sponsored by the City 's<br />
Pride and Beautification Committee, and encourages attractive structural and landscaping<br />
improvements in our community. Single- or multi-family residences, apartment<br />
complexes, home owners associations, and non-profit or commercial properties are eligible.<br />
A panel of volunteer judges will prescreen the entries, and the final selection<br />
process will include a site visit to the top entries. Categories include best architectural<br />
design, remodel, historical restoration; most beautiful garden or landscape; best compatible<br />
building and garden or landscape; and more. If an entry doesn't exactly fit into<br />
one of the categories, you can create your own! Call 780-7300 for information on the<br />
Mayor's Beautification Awards.<br />
MERGE HEALTH CARE DISTRICTS<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sequoia Healthcare District is meeting the needs of residents and should merge<br />
with the Peninsula Health Care District, according to a report released by the San<br />
Mateo County Civil Grand Jury.<br />
<strong>The</strong> grand jury determined the district continues to represent and serve the health<br />
care interests of the residents. It also found that losing the direct responsibility for<br />
owning<br />
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Tips for Buying Your First Home<br />
By Marianne Zanone Rush<br />
<strong>The</strong> steady rise in <strong>Redwood</strong> City housing prices has been great news for those of us<br />
who own homes, but for first-time buyers suffering from sticker shock, reports of double-digit<br />
price appreciation only add to their growing anxiety over being able to afford<br />
a home.<br />
<strong>The</strong> median sales price in the Bay Area jumped to $704,000 in March, up 13.8 percent<br />
from the year before, according to the California Association of Realtors. Home prices<br />
have soared so fast in the Bay Area that many homeowners couldn't afford to buy their<br />
own home if they had to today. So what chance do the 40 percent of buyers have who<br />
are trying to break into the housing market for the first time?<br />
While buying in the ultra-pricey Bay Area housing market will never be easy, there are<br />
some things you can do to at least increase the odds that they'll soon have a place they<br />
can truly call home. Here are a few suggestions I have for first-time buyers:<br />
Review your budget<br />
If you don't have a budget, begin by jotting down all of your necessary monthly<br />
expenses in one column and your optional expenses in another. Although you<br />
shouldn't do away with everything from the second column, if you're serious about<br />
getting into your own home it's time to be much more cautious about where you spend<br />
your money. You'd be surprised at how much you can save each month when you try,<br />
and that savings can go toward your monthly mortgage payment.<br />
Boost your savings<br />
Saving for the down payment is the hardest part for most first-time buyers. If you<br />
aren't already doing so, start putting a fixed amount of money aside from every paycheck<br />
right now. <strong>The</strong> money can go into bonds, CDs, money market funds, or any<br />
relatively conservative investment you like. After you have examined your budget you<br />
may even have more money than you thought. Put all or most of that "new-found"<br />
money into your "down-payment account." And as you pay off other debts, like a car<br />
or college loan, put the money you would have paid into your down-payment account.<br />
you're considering. Often, costs for comparable homes are much lower in cities further<br />
away from San Francisco or Silicon Valley, and there are many nice communities from<br />
which to choose.<br />
Do your homework<br />
It's important to really scout out a city and neighborhoods within that city. Is the area<br />
well maintained? Is it safe? Has there been a lot of turnover of homeowners? Have<br />
prices appreciated as fast as the Bay Area average? Are the schools good? First-time<br />
buyers can be overwhelmed with research, but a good real estate agent can provide<br />
much needed help in cutting through the maze of information and steering you to the<br />
best area for your money.<br />
Stretch yourself (within reason)<br />
Mortgage payments can seem quite daunting at first, but over time your income will<br />
rise and the payments won't seem so big after all. It's important to also factor in the tax<br />
advantages of a home, which can bring your real after-tax cost down to what you may<br />
be paying for rent right now. Homeowners receive tax deductions for interest paid on<br />
the loan and for property taxes. Plus many home equity loans are deductible.<br />
Think of your home as an investment<br />
Over the years, Bay Area housing has proven to be an outstanding investment with<br />
returns outpacing the stock market and many other investment vehicles. Many longtime<br />
homeowners have ended up cashing in the equity in their homes to fund their<br />
retirement. Although it's never easy to jump into the housing market, now is the best<br />
time. Interest rates are at 40-year lows, giving you more buying power than you've had<br />
in many years. And with prices continuing to rise, it behooves first-time buyers to take<br />
the plunge as soon as possible. You'll be glad you did.<br />
A Bay Area real estate veteran with nearly two decades of experience, Marianne<br />
Zanone Rush is Manager of Coldwell Banker Northern California's <strong>Redwood</strong> City<br />
office, incorporating a team of 75+ real estate professionals. She can be reached by<br />
calling 650-474-3600 or via e-mail at mrush@cbnorcal.com.<br />
Get help with down payments<br />
<strong>The</strong> usual recommendation for first-time buyers is to look to parents or other family<br />
members to help come up with the steep down payment. While that's still good advice,<br />
there are other places to turn if you don't have the traditional 20 percent down. Buyers<br />
can tap into their own 401(k) account or your Roth IRA without incurring penalties or<br />
taxes. But strict tax rules do apply, so talk with your tax advisor. Additionally, some<br />
cities and states offer down payment assistance programs with grants for low- and<br />
moderate-income housing.<br />
Think creatively when shopping for a loan<br />
You don't necessarily have to come up with a 20 percent down payment anymore.<br />
Many lenders offer first-time buyers loan products that require just 5 or 10 percent<br />
down, and there are even a few 100% loan programs available. But keep in mind that<br />
the less you put down, the higher the rate usually will be. Moreover, you'll probably be<br />
required to pay for private mortgage insurance. PMI varies in cost depending on the<br />
size of the loan, the lender and the down payment percentage, but a rule of thumb is<br />
about one-half percent of the loan value, or $2,000 a year on a $400,000 loan.<br />
Consider adjustable-rate loans<br />
With interest rates at historic lows, most people buying homes or refinancing their<br />
existing mortgages are going with fixed-rate loans. But it's not necessarily the right<br />
choice for everyone, especially first-time buyers. You should consider how long you<br />
expect to be in your first home. If you don't expect to stay there for a long time, you<br />
can save quite a bit of money with an adjustable rate. Some adjustable-rate products<br />
include fixed rates for the first three to five years - about as long as many homeowners<br />
stay in their first home.<br />
Location, location, location<br />
Location is still the #1, #2 and #3 rule of real estate. <strong>The</strong> Bay Area is a big region and<br />
prices vary significantly from the $704,000 median depending on which county or city
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Christy Lynch to lead Sequoia<br />
student body<br />
By Katherine Ehat<br />
Student Writer<br />
At the end of last month, Sequoia High School students went to the polls and voted<br />
for their new Student Body leaders. New Class Presidents were elected as well as ASB<br />
(Associated Student Body) officers. <strong>The</strong> new Student Body President elected by the<br />
students is Junior Christy Lynch.<br />
Christy is a 17-year-old Junior who has attended Sequoia since her freshman year. She<br />
attended Roy Cloud and Northstar Academy for her elementary and middle school<br />
years.<br />
believe that by responding to the concerns of the students, the general atmosphere<br />
around campus will be greatly affected.” Christy is very excited to begin her duties next<br />
year and looks forward to working directly with the students. In response to the concerns<br />
of the students, Christy says she “will try to find the most positive solution to<br />
address the problems. Also I would hope that if students had problems with anything<br />
that they would tell me directly. I’d like to deal with things personally”.<br />
Christy has set high standards for what a leader should provide for their school. “I<br />
think they (leaders) need to set an example for the rest of the school, and to show spirit<br />
and respect to everyone on campus. As leaders, people look up to them, and they<br />
need to think about that before they act.” Christy’s friendly personality and quick smile<br />
should be a bonus for her in her new job!<br />
Editor’s note: Katherine Ehat is a Junior at Sequoia High School. She is one of the<br />
student writers for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> this year.<br />
At Sequoia Christy has participated in several sports, including volleyball, soccer and<br />
water polo. She has been active in her church youth group and traveled with that group<br />
on three mission trips to Mexico. Christy has been in advanced classes at Sequoia and<br />
is currently enrolled in the Leadership class.<br />
By being in Leadership and participating as a co-commissioner of Activities, Christy<br />
has already been involved with the ASB program at Sequoia and has been gaining valuable<br />
experience. This experience will provide a good background for her new job as<br />
President. It has actually been the lack of school spirit at Sequoia that has inspired<br />
Christy. This year Christy has been the MC at the spirit rallies and she feels that there<br />
is so much that could be done around campus to improve the enthusiasm at school.<br />
“I think that the students are concerned with basic things around campus”, Christy<br />
says, “like food service, class schedules, the parking crisis and raising school spirit. I<br />
Christy Lynch (left0 pictured with <strong>Spectrum</strong> writer Katherine Ehat<br />
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and operating the Sequoia Hospital has not diminished the value provided.<br />
"In fact, separation has allowed for the redirection of resources to additional and<br />
complementary services that support both residents of the [district] and the county,"<br />
according to the report.<br />
<strong>The</strong> report recommends the district immediately pursue merging with the Peninsula<br />
Health Care District via a joint powers agreement or reorganization, structured to serve<br />
the health care needs of the entire county.<br />
<strong>The</strong> reports also recommends implementing a working investment plan for use of<br />
large, accumulated strategic reserves by June 30, 2005.<br />
This plan should encompass the health care needs of both the county and the district.<br />
It also recommends employing a financial advisor, telling residents they are being taxed<br />
for the district and creating child day care facilities for health care professionals.<br />
ALLEGED REDWOOD CITY ARSONIST SENT TO NAPA STATE<br />
A <strong>Redwood</strong> City man accused of setting his own home ablaze on New Year's Day<br />
will live at Napa State Hospital until he regains competency, Superior Court Judge<br />
Craig Parsons said. <strong>The</strong> court found Antonio Paul Nicolosi, 32, not competent in April<br />
after two court-appointed doctors opined that Nicolosi was unable to stand trial.<br />
Criminal proceedings remain suspended against the defendant, who is charged with<br />
felony arson that burned an inhabited structure and arson with great bodily injury, with<br />
the enhancement that a firefighter suffered great bodily injury. Nicolosi faces an additional<br />
enhancement because the alleged crimes were committed while he was on bail<br />
with felony drug charges pending. He was arrested as he allegedly ran from the scene<br />
of the fire at 321 Palomar Drive in unincorporated <strong>Redwood</strong> City. Firefighters<br />
responded to the home near Edgewood Road and Alameda De Las Pulgas about 11:41<br />
a.m. after a neighbor reported seeing flames coming from the house window and the<br />
resident running away. <strong>The</strong> three-alarm fire, which was contained by 1 p.m., caused an<br />
estimated $750,000 in damage to the $1.5 million home. A fire captain sustained second-degree<br />
burns while fighting the blaze, according to the San Mateo County district<br />
attorney's office. <strong>The</strong> prosecution alleged that Nicolosi, angered over a difficult<br />
divorce, wanted to ensure his wife received nothing from the home. Nicolosi was the<br />
subject of several contacts with Sheriff's deputies over domestic and other issues in the<br />
year leading up to the crime, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.<br />
EX COUNCILWOMAN NAMED TO BCDC BY SCHWARZENEGGER<br />
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger briefly announced that four Bay Area residents have<br />
been appointed to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development<br />
Commission.<br />
San Carlos resident and former <strong>Redwood</strong> City councilwoman Colleen Jordan, a consultant<br />
and member of Hewins Financial Advisors LLC, was appointed along with<br />
Piedmont resident Stan Moy, who is the owner of FMG Architects.<br />
San Francisco resident Anne Halsted was appointed to the position of vice chair,<br />
the governor's office reports. Halsted has served on the commission since 2001 and is<br />
currently acting chair.<br />
Larry Goldzband, of Lafayette, was also appointed to<br />
the commission. Goldzband is currently manager of the<br />
charitable contributions for Pacific Gas and Electric Co.<br />
All of the positions require Senate confirmation.<br />
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East Side/West Side - it's all relative<br />
by W.M.B. Riggen<br />
While reading the newspaper the day after the school parcel tax election, I was<br />
most dismayed to come across the opinion of a school district employee who<br />
worked on what turned out to be a losing campaign.<br />
This person, a teacher, expressed concern about the loss of school resource<br />
personnel who led intervention programs that allow youngsters to receive extra<br />
help in reading and mathematics. She related how important the intervention<br />
programs were when she taught in schools on the "East Side."<br />
I for one have put up with this "East Side/West Side" nonsense for more years<br />
than I care to recall at this moment. Having spent some years living east of El<br />
Camino Real, I can assure those of you who live west of the great dividing line<br />
that East Side residents are real people with hopes and dreams, who want the<br />
best for themselves and their families just like you.<br />
Although I now live in a townhome on the West Side, I have not forgotten my<br />
hardworking East Side neighbors. Did we have difficult times? Yes, of course.<br />
Were there pockets of problems in our neighborhoods? Absolutely. Did we work<br />
together to overcome those problems? You bet we did.<br />
And did we put up with being looked down on by West Side residents?<br />
Unfortunately, yes.<br />
So, take some advice from one who has just about seen it all. Don't get caught<br />
in the trap of judging your fellow citizens on where they live rather than who<br />
they are and what they can contribute to the community.<br />
Let's bury this "East Side/West Side" attitude for good.<br />
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Get Off the Guilt Trip and<br />
Get Out the Chocolate:<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City’s Goddess of<br />
Happiness<br />
by Judy Buchan<br />
contributing writer<br />
Suicide bombers notwithstanding, there’s precious little future in being a martyr.<br />
So rather than choose to be miserable and let life overcome you, <strong>Redwood</strong> City’s<br />
Debbie Gisonni suggests that you choose to be happy. “Happiness is a choice that<br />
anyone can make, anytime, anywhere,” Debbie said. Get real and connect with what<br />
Debbie called your inner power to work through everyday issues.<br />
Easier said than done? <strong>The</strong> Goddess of Happiness knows otherwise.<br />
At the height of the dot-com revolution in the 1990s, Debbie found herself moving<br />
up the corporate ladder in the world of high-tech magazine publishing as she developed<br />
Internet Week, one of the many publications of that era. “I was a high-power<br />
control freak,” she laughed as she thought back to that time in her life.<br />
But when all seems to be going well is when personal tragedy can take its toll.<br />
Unexpectedly, Debbie lost four members of her family from 1990-1994. In succession,<br />
her mother struggled with the hope and despair of living with a brain tumor<br />
for ten years before passing away; her father died of multiple myeloma; her aunt<br />
died from breast cancer, and her younger sister committed suicide.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> physical and emotional toll it took on me was deafening,” Debbie recalled.<br />
“And I never really grieved,” she added. Tending to her family’s affairs and managing<br />
her busy career were a recipe for distraction, so she wouldn’t give herself the time to<br />
feel the pain of loss. Gradually she learned<br />
to draw on her own inner strength and<br />
recognized that while she wasn’t in control<br />
of every aspect of her life, she still could<br />
be happy.<br />
By 1998, she realized that “I wanted to do<br />
something that would actually help other<br />
people, particularly women in business. I<br />
knew it was time for women to regain<br />
their power, and I knew I had a story to<br />
tell.”<br />
At the height of her 15-year executive<br />
career (and wisely before the dot-com<br />
bust), Debbie decided “it was a good time<br />
to jump out” of the corporate world. She<br />
started her own media and consulting<br />
company, Real Life Lessons¨, LLC, with a<br />
mission of “inspiring people to be happy<br />
and prosperous through positive changes<br />
life, work, and home.”<br />
Vita’s Will: Real Life Lessons about Life Death & Moving On, was the first chapter in her<br />
story, that came to print in 2000. Dealing head on with the loss of her family members,<br />
Debbie’s book described how her strategies for coping, spirituality, humor<br />
helped her stay sane through the dark times of her life. She included 44 “real life lessons”<br />
as well as “nightly chats with God” to help her readers with their own struggles.<br />
“I went through all the anger,<br />
sadness, and guilt and came<br />
out at the other end,” Debbie<br />
said, noting that a “lighter,<br />
happier version” of herself<br />
emerged.<br />
Debbie became <strong>The</strong> Goddess<br />
of Happiness, tapping into<br />
the power to be happy no<br />
matter where life led her. That<br />
power to be happy became<br />
the subject of her current<br />
book, <strong>The</strong> Goddess of Happiness:<br />
A Down-to-Earth Guide for<br />
Heavenly Balance and Bliss. Debbie explained that the book has 44 specific themes,<br />
such as “Let Your Passion Flow,” “Rise Above Fear,” and “Find <strong>The</strong> Balance.” Each<br />
chapter also includes space for personal journaling and affirmation. Affirmations are<br />
presented for the reader to think about the chapter theme, then “take it, say it, and<br />
feel it.”<br />
Readers can also take the book’s quiz which encourages readers to find “where your<br />
mindset is at this very moment,” and to recognize that happiness should be shared<br />
with others.<br />
To be happier, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being need to be nurtured.<br />
Physical activities can include exercise activities and leisure pursuits such as gardening,<br />
dance, and the like. “Stay away from things that don’t make you feel good,”<br />
Debbie said. Spiritual well-being, she explained, is not presented in a religious context<br />
in the book. Rather, “we need to quiet our mind and connect with our inner self.”<br />
Emotional well-being understands that although there will be dog days in our lives,<br />
we do have the inner power to rise above them.<br />
That’s all well and good, but what about working women and the stress from trying<br />
to balance career and family? “We live by the to-do list,” Debbie responded. “We forget<br />
to play. Try to find something outside of your normal routine; find something<br />
that’s fun for yourself.”<br />
Guilt and self-loathing also play roles in perpetuating unhappiness. People need to<br />
move on and “not live in the past,” Debbie said. “And it’s difficult for people to like<br />
themselves. You can’t give love to others if you don’t like yourself first,” she added.<br />
An important technique, she explained, is to “look in the mirror and find something<br />
you love about yourself.”<br />
When asked what she wanted to share with the people of <strong>Redwood</strong> City, Debbie<br />
replied, “I really believe that the purposes of our lives here on earth are to enjoy life<br />
and be happy. I figure I have to do one thing to bring joy - spread happiness to other<br />
people. Besides, it’s all energy. Stay in the moment, don’t worry.”<br />
Debbie is a contributing author to If Women Ruled the World, How to Create the World<br />
We Want to Live In. Her “Goddess of Happiness” column appears monthly on<br />
iVillage.com, and her articles have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Simplycity,<br />
Living in Balance, Nonprofit World, among others. She has also been a guest on numerous<br />
radio and TV shows across the country, and has been featured in books and periodicals<br />
including Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul, <strong>The</strong> San Jose Mercury News, <strong>The</strong><br />
Dallas Morning News, and Better Homes & Gardens. Check her web site, www.reallifelessons.com,<br />
for more information.<br />
A former Bronx, New York, resident, Debbie and her husband came to <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
City in the early 1990s. She loves the city, and enjoys dining at downtown restaurants.<br />
<strong>The</strong> two most important passions in her life are her husband and dogs.<br />
Come meet <strong>The</strong> Goddess of Happiness in Barnes & Noble in San Mateo on June 11<br />
at 3 p.m. Debbie will be there for her book signing “and chocolate, of course!”
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and Bolanos are close friends and would make a great team. Question is – after<br />
all these years would Bolanos take a back seat under anyone? Let’s wait and<br />
see.<br />
* * * *<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City’s City Manager Ed Everett was shocked to receive the resignation<br />
of Human Resources Director Maria Pena. She will be leaving her position at the<br />
end of May and I am hearing that right behind her could be Patrick Alvarez, her<br />
number two person. What’s up with that?<br />
* * * *<br />
What could have made the Community Service Officers and City Dispatchers<br />
want out of the SEIU union and join the Police Officers Association? Your guess<br />
is as good as mine, but should that happen, it would make them one of the most<br />
powerful organizations in the city.<br />
* * * *<br />
Spotted here and there: Sheriff Horsley at Siciliano Restaurant, Council members<br />
Howard, Barbara Pierce and Aguirre and Community College Board member<br />
Pat Milnavich all (not attending together) enjoying music at the Fox <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
and San Mateo County District Attorney James Fox having lunch at Vino Santo<br />
Bistro.<br />
* * * *<br />
<strong>The</strong> Suisha House Japanese Bistro restaurant on Broadway recently repainted<br />
their building after going through the necessary hoops with the Architectural<br />
Review Committee. Sometime this month, a City Building Inspector visited the<br />
restaurant and told them that the City had received two complaints about the<br />
new paint scheme and that they had to repaint it. And you thought there was no<br />
code enforcement in our Downtown area. See what happens when you complain?<br />
* * * *<br />
<strong>The</strong> food and atmosphere were great and everyone is high spirits as the<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business Connections at<br />
<strong>The</strong> Acorn restaurant in Menlo Park. Attending were: Port Executive Director<br />
Mike Giari, business leaders, Cherly Angelas, Brian Palter, Denise Lewis, Keith<br />
Kadera, Realtor Chris Hurchanik, and Julie Mooney from Canada College.<br />
* * * *<br />
It was the somberest – is that a word? - election night party I have ever attended.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re were elected officials, school board members, superintendents,<br />
teachers, business owners, parents and all were stunned as they watched the<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City School District’s Parcel Tax, Measure V go down in defeat - (2/3<br />
Vote Required) Votes YES 9,721 61.63% NO 6,052 38.37%. Total Ballots Cast<br />
(of 44,672 Registered Voters) 15,773 35.31% - thus sacrificing class size reductions,<br />
more than 80 faculty and staff members given pick slips, music programs<br />
and tutors for low achieving students.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re was once a time that if you had, among others, former Mayors Brent<br />
Britchgi, Dani Gasparini, Hartnett, Howard, councilwoman Pierce, Roland<br />
Giannini, <strong>Redwood</strong> Elementary Superintendent Ron Crates, School Board members<br />
Chris Bohl, Dennis McBride, Maria Slocum, Sequoia Superintendent Pat<br />
Gemma, Board trustees Loraine Rumley and Don Gibson, all attending a party<br />
and supporting a campaign it would guarantee a victory. But the tide is a changing<br />
in <strong>Redwood</strong> City.<br />
* * * *<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City School District officials are planning to survey our community to<br />
see why the parcel tax, failed. Let me spare you the effort and let you know now.<br />
First, mail in ballots – that was the single most destructive factor in this campaign.<br />
Why give people the opportunity to say no and not have to take time and<br />
visit the polls to do so? Wrong choice! Second, business assessments – business<br />
owners were not happy with the possibility of paying up to $1,500 a year<br />
and let their customers know it. It will be passed on to us – the consumer. Not<br />
good to hear. Third, the campaign itself - was lackluster and did not show our<br />
community any indication that there was an immediate need for homeowners to<br />
fork over $85 a year. Only some 35% of those receiving ballots even bothered to<br />
mail them in and the postage was paid for. Fourth, Senior citizens – were confused<br />
that they would have to request to be exempt from the tax, they needed<br />
to know they would be exempt from the tax! Fifth, and maybe the most important<br />
is the fact that property owners are currently being taxed by two elementary<br />
school bonds and two high school bonds. Maybe they just thought enough is<br />
enough?<br />
<strong>The</strong> big question is – will they try again in this November’s election when the<br />
Sequoia Union High School District and the Community College District are<br />
planning to go to voters also? Maybe those two will hold off and let them try,<br />
after all they are in more need of the monies.<br />
* * * *<br />
And what about political consultant Ed McGovern? His public affairs organization<br />
ran the million dollar campaign to pass the Marina Shores project - Measure<br />
Q - and was defeated by a group spending less then $35,000. This election<br />
there were virtually no dollars spent and it also went down in defeat. It will be<br />
interesting to see if he is tapped to run any of the Council or school campaigns<br />
in the future.<br />
* * * *<br />
On the other end of the spectrum – no pun intended - Libertarian and member<br />
of the Sequoia Health Care District board Jack Hickey saw the defeat as people<br />
supporting his agenda. Although he did not spend any monies, he prepared the<br />
ballot statements against the parcel tax and wrote several letters in local publications<br />
stating why the tax should not be supported – Is that all it takes?<br />
* * * *<br />
Could disgraced former <strong>Redwood</strong> City schoolteacher Rebecca Boicelli or her<br />
attorney be reading <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong>? A few months back I predicted that she<br />
would try and plea bargain her way out from facing up to six years in prison and<br />
feeling the wrath of Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth Raffaelli. Lo and behold,<br />
it is happening (if not by the time you read this, soon). <strong>The</strong> trial is scheduled to<br />
begin on June 27 if the plea bargain is not accepted at a May 19 hearing.<br />
Boicelli was charged after a DNA paternity text showed that the father of her<br />
baby was a former student. I guess they learned that it is better to compromise<br />
and spend 1.5 years in prison and not have to face Raffaelli. Wise choice.<br />
* * * *<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are changes abodes in our Downtown area. At City Center Plaza –<br />
D’asaro is being remodeled into a Nola’s restaurant (there is one in Palo Alto),<br />
same owner Greg St. Claire. St. Regal Jewelers and two other businesses are<br />
moving from Broadway to Main Street and new businesses will fill the vacant<br />
spots as the Cinema project nears completion. <strong>The</strong> County Square project will<br />
be starting its demolition towards the end of the month making way for a<br />
much-needed gathering area downtown. Pete’s Coffee will occupy the former<br />
site of Hair It Is! on the 2600 block of Broadway while the Beauty Supply Shop<br />
will move to where Honkee Noodle restaurant was and the two spaces in the<br />
middle will be turned into a yet to be determined restaurant.<br />
* * * *<br />
Taking time out from dealing with STAR testing, the resent rise in gang activity,<br />
under funding for staff and programs and graduations coming up, Sequoia High<br />
Principal Morgan Marchbanks and Superintendent Gemma addressed the City<br />
Council recently and urged them to deny a request from the Secrets Adult<br />
Bookstore to give them an additional six months to find a new location. <strong>The</strong><br />
bookstore must relocate after the council passed an ordinance in July 2000 that<br />
banned such businesses within 1,000 feet of the school. <strong>The</strong>y were given five<br />
years to do so but need a few months more and the council reluctantly agreed.<br />
With so many vital issues facing the school district and its students many wondered<br />
why they choose that issue to make such a fuss over. I guess you have to<br />
pick your battles no matter how trivial they seem.<br />
* * * *<br />
I bet that is one grand opening they will not be attending? Does that mean no<br />
cheerleaders?<br />
As I was saying . . .
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PICTURES AROUND TOWN<br />
Former Mayor Dick Claire shares a few memories with former<br />
student and parent Vicki Constantino. <strong>The</strong> two were also at the<br />
Measure V gathering.<br />
Councilman Jim Hartnett and Roland Gianinni wait for results at<br />
the Measure V election night gathering at the Little Fox theater.<br />
This Postal worker got an excellent view of a youth being arrested<br />
at Sequoia Station after a gang related fight.<br />
Little Taylor Ferrario takes a drinking break from helping his mom<br />
celebrate her birthday.<br />
<strong>The</strong> lively <strong>Redwood</strong> City teachers joined thousands of their<br />
peers from throughout San Mateo County and tried to send a<br />
message to our Governor about school funding.
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MAIN GALLERY TO FEATURE<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER’S WORKS<br />
Contact:<br />
Jeff Carlick<br />
Publicist<br />
650-366-8055<br />
captaineos@earthlink.net<br />
Ginni Savalli<br />
650-906-0112<br />
Charles Anselmo<br />
415-407-3870<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> City – Photographers Charles Anselmo documents the passage of oncemighty<br />
structures, while Ginni Savalli shows how a simple garment is more than it<br />
seems.<br />
<strong>The</strong> two photographers will present their new works at <strong>The</strong> Main Gallery from May<br />
25 to June 26 with an artist reception on Saturday, June 4 from 4-7 p.m. <strong>The</strong> gallery<br />
is located at 1018 Main Street.<br />
In the wake of several photographic excursions exploring social documentary themes<br />
in Havana, Cuba, Anselmo has turned primarily to his native California to capture<br />
several sites under a common theme.<br />
“Deconstructions” takes viewers to the unseen places that discreetly exist in the dark<br />
margins of a populous state, places whose tenancy in the landscape tends to be<br />
extinguished by ceaseless redevelopment.<br />
Many of the images stem from the familiarities of architecture and habitat; beneath<br />
this is a subtext of loss which pervades the sites. Most of them have since been<br />
demolished or otherwise rendered inaccessible as inconvenient icons of a past time.<br />
From an abandoned dynamite plant to a military jail at the closed Fort Ord Army<br />
base, from the vacant warehouses in San Francisco to the Cypress Freeway teardown,<br />
these color photographs are intimate portrayals of forgotten places and architectural<br />
ghosts dismissed by a changing human landscape. <strong>The</strong> photographer moves easily<br />
amongst this industrial archaeology, discovering a wealth of broken forms and saturated<br />
colors. Some images lean to abstracted patterns as materials are deconstructed<br />
and taken back by the land, becoming a compressed record of time.<br />
Primarily through the development of large digital prints from film, Anselmo has<br />
shown work in solo shows and juried group shows for several years. He teaches photography<br />
privately and gives presentations and critiques at the Palo Alto Art Center,<br />
and is an exhibiting member of <strong>The</strong> Main Gallery in <strong>Redwood</strong> City.<br />
Savalli’s “<strong>The</strong> Shawl: Common Thread,” is an ongoing project which combines the<br />
human form and a universally recognized garment to explore connections common<br />
to all of us.<br />
Here is how Savalli describes her photographic project: “<strong>The</strong> project’s original intent<br />
was to tie together numerous models (and body types) with a simple, easily recognized<br />
garment. In the process, universal themes and emotions started to emerge.<br />
For example, several images evoke religious overtones while others reveal<br />
bodyscapes that demonstrate strength of character. “<br />
<strong>The</strong> artwork of Bay Area photographer Ginni Savalli is rooted in classic darkroom<br />
techniques, some dating back over 100 years. She handcrafts each image using<br />
unique toning techniques to create one-of-a-kind fine art prints. Her photographic<br />
projects include landscapes, waterscapes, human figure studies, and social issue<br />
themes.<br />
Caption information:<br />
Closed SF Warehouse, archival inkjet photograph 33x27 by Charles Anelsmo.<br />
Back #1, Toned Silver Gelatin, 24x20 by Ginni Savalli
What is your main goal as<br />
President?<br />
To connect Canada College<br />
with the community and let<br />
them know what a great<br />
resource we are for them.<br />
One word to describe the<br />
budget effecting Community<br />
Colleges this year?<br />
Stable<br />
Who is your closest political<br />
ally?<br />
Assemblyman Ira Ruskin<br />
Who is the elected politician<br />
that is the furthest from your<br />
agenda?<br />
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo<br />
Favorite movie?<br />
Fantasia<br />
Song?<br />
“I believe I can fly” by R. Kelley<br />
Television show?<br />
Law and Order<br />
What is your idea of perfect happiness?<br />
Being on the Frisbee lawn at Canada<br />
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A Minute With... Rosa Perez<br />
Rosa was born in San Francisco and moved to San Mateo County as a child. At age 25,<br />
she became the youngest dean ever appointed in California. She has been President at<br />
Canada College since 1999. She lives in <strong>Redwood</strong> City with her partner Elizabeth and<br />
her two children Olivia and Emery.<br />
on a sunny day with my family who have<br />
immigrated here.<br />
Which living person do you most<br />
admire?<br />
Dani Gasparini – amazing, giving person!<br />
Which living person do you most<br />
despise?<br />
I cannot answer that.<br />
Madonna or Britney?<br />
Madonna, of course.<br />
Who are your heroes in real life?<br />
Author Gloria Andalzva and Lupe<br />
Valdez who was the first<br />
woman Latino Sheriff.<br />
What is your treasured position?<br />
A portrait I have in my home<br />
of a Vietnamese woman.<br />
Which talent would you<br />
most like to have?<br />
Singing<br />
Something no one knows<br />
about you?<br />
Played first chair cello with<br />
the San Francisco Youth<br />
Sympathy.<br />
If you were to die and come<br />
back as a person or thing, what do you<br />
think it would be?<br />
A Jaguar<br />
What do you consider your greatest<br />
achievement?<br />
Personal – My two children<br />
Professional – <strong>The</strong> Nursing program at<br />
Canada.<br />
What is the love of your life?<br />
My partner Elizabeth and the San<br />
Francisco Giants.