Incorrigibly Out of Our League
Dennis McBride
“When You Have a Good Life,
You Have a Duty to Help Others”
Also in this issue:
Preparing Our Community
for a Disaster the “CERT” Way
The Council Race Is On,
Measure J & Cargill Forum
in “As I Was Saying…”
A ShAred ViSion for SAltworkS
DMB’s coMMitMents to ReDwooD city anD its ResiDents
A shared vision has emerged to create a balanced plan for DMB Redwood City Saltworks, and we’re
making great strides towards achieving this common goal.
Most recently, we pledged to the community a series of commitments that will ensure Saltworks
will be a good neighbor to Redwood City, and will reflect the aspirations of Redwood City residents.
Some of these commitments are:
Redwood City
Saltworks
We will continue to work through these and other key planning elements with the Redwood City
community as we move towards defining a bright and better future for Saltworks.
www.RCSaltworks.com
The Spectrum.JAN.08
Steve Penna Happy New Year and welcome to the January issue of The Spectrum Magazine. We begin the year with
Owner and Publisher several stories and features we know you will enjoy reading.
penna@spectrummagazine.net
This month’s cover story is on Redwood City School Board member Dennis McBride. He has been on
Anne Callery the board for over four years now, but his contributions in our community do not end or even start there.
Copy Editor As you will read, McBride’s many talents have possibly affected your life and the lives of your children
writers@spectrummagazine.net in so many different ways.
Judy Buchan We also have a great story on the CERT program in Redwood City. The Community Emergency
Contributing Writer Response Team program is a vital way for neighbors to join together and prepare for a potential disaster
writers@spectrummagazine.net such as earthquake, major fire or flood. After reading, you may want to join the group and participate
yourself.
Valerie Harris
Contributing Writer In publisher Steve Penna’s column, “As I Was Saying…,” he starts off the year discussing the upcoming
writers@spectrummagazine.net election and a forum on the Cargill Salt property.
James Massey We also have cultural events, news briefs, senior activities, financial advice and details about a
Graphic Designer community clean-up in the Redwood Creek area.
Michael Erler As always, we would like to thank our loyal advertisers for supporting our publication, and we
Contributing Writer encourage you to support them by patronizing their businesses during the new year. Many have special
offers for you, so please take the time to look over their ads this month and use their coupons and
James R. Kaspar discounts.
Cover/Cover Story Photography
Thanks to our advertisers and readers, The Spectrum is the most read publication in Redwood City and
we are thankful to be able to bring you community information each month. We all wish you a very
happy new year!
Table of Contents
Inside The Spectrum – 4 Community Interest – 13 Shop Redwood City – 27
Students Hip To Be Square – 5 McBride & Child Education – 16 Finance: A Present With A Future – 28
“As I Was Saying...” – 6 Nonprofits In Action – 19 Handyman Hints – 29
CERT Training Vital For Community – 8 News Briefs – 20 Senior Activities – 29
Cultural Events – 12 Redwood Creek Is Lighter – 23 A Minute With Paula Uccelli – 30
.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
Inside The Spectrum: Cover Story Photo Shoot
This month’s photo shoot with our cover subject, Redwood City School Board member
Dennis McBride, was scheduled by publisher Steve Penna for Thursday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m.
We decided to meet at the Sequoia Union High School District building on James
Street because McBride is currently working on the Measure J campaign, which will
bring additional funds to the district if it passes this February.
Cover story photographer James Kaspar arrived first and was quickly followed by
Penna. McBride showed up about 10 minutes later and they were ready to go.
The first part of the shoot was in front of the district board meeting building, which is
in back of the main building on James Street. The morning sunlight was bearing down
on our subject, but we managed to get a few good shots before we moved inside to the
meeting room.
During the shoot, Penna and McBride talked politics, as the two have known
each other for a while. They do not always agree on every issue, so it made for some
interesting conversation for Kaspar to hear.
The inside shots were of a casual nature, as you will see by viewing the middle
section of this month’s issue. The final shots were taken at the old McKinley Junior
High School site on Duane Street that is now the McKinley Institute of Technology.
The entire shoot took about an hour.
McBride not only serves as an elected official, he also volunteers for campaigns and
participates with the Chamber of Commerce, the Sequoia Awards, Woodside High
School and various other organizations and groups.
The Spectrum salutes those in our community who give time and effort to improving
the lives of others. McBride is certainly one of those community members.
Donate Your Vehicle
650-363-2423
Proceeds support Kainos Home & Training Center
Providing quality residential, vocational and support services to developmentally
disabled adults, enabling them to become active, contributing members of the
community.
Maximum Tax Deductions – We handle paperwork
ɑ
OPES•n.(ōɑpes)/latinforwealth
ɑ
OPES•n.(ōɑpes)/latinforwealth
Kennedy Students Are Hip To Be Square
Youth filed in the Kennedy Middle School gym from physical education, so they came up with a “Even if we didn’t win, we still would’ve had
wearing colorful cowboy hats, braids and bandanas, way to get the kids back into it. When the Square fun,” Puerto said with a smile.
bowed to their partners and began dancing while Bowl began, it was first held during school hours. Next up for the kids is ballroom dancing. That
trying to keep their square intact. This year, the gym was filled with parents and segment comes to a close on Feb. 28 with the Grand
Students promenaded and do-si-do’d in an community members watching the kids sport Ball Bowl, where up to 50 couples from each grade
attempt to win Square Bowl XIX — the Redwood their moves. will dress up and perform classics such as the waltz
City school’s annual square dancing competition. Although many of the students had no prior and fox trot. All are welcome to attend.
The evening event is the culmination for sixth, square-dancing experience, they all seemed excited to
seventh and eighth grade students finishing a square perform and continue with the dance curriculum.
dancing unit in physical education class. Judges The best sixth grade dancing team was square Noelle Rubas, 11, and Jackson Brown, 11, compete in
the Square Bowl XIX, Kennedy Middle School’s annual
watched teams of eight for three to four songs, one, made up of Jolene Torres, Matt Marshall, square dancing competition. Brown’s and Rubas’ group
looking for symmetry, best dancers and best dressed. Jackson Brown, Connor Swan, Noelle Rubas, took first place in the sixth grade.
“Students have spent four weeks perfecting what Alana Puerto, Rob Matthews and Claudia Teck.
is essentially a foreign language like do-si-do,” The team came together about three weeks ago,
said physical education teacher Doug Dressler. Teck explained.
The evening began with sixth grade students Some of the kids started dancing in December,
performing and the kids got progressively older. said Torres. Others on the team also take music
Each group was able to pick its square-mates and and needed to pick up the moves, said Rubas.
create a costume design. Outfits ranged from Practice definitely helped the team get better,
colorful T-shirts with bandanas to traditional hats, Marshall said.
button-up shirts and braids for the girls. A few Confidence about a potential win was split among
guys even donned sheriff stars. the group. Brown knew the team was the best. Swan,
The annual event began as a way to keep the on the other hand, almost had a “heart attack” in
kids active during times of bad weather, explained anticipation and Matthews thought he might faint
physical education teacher Jim Smith, who has while waiting for the team’s number to be called.
taught at Kennedy for more than 20 years. Brown was particularly proud of his trophy,
Dressler joked, the kids were always being taken with plans to drink from the top cup. He wasn’t
sure what he’d drink, however.
.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
AS I WAS SAYING ...
Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD)
board of trustees are actually asking us to approve
The congregations putting on the event were another bond totaling $165 million. And in doing
the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood so they have already started spending the money
City, First Congregational Church, Temple on architectural fees for the new projects while
Beth Jacob, First United Methodist Church, they are $3.15 million short of accomplishing
St. Matthias Catholic Community, Episcopal goals they had hoped to finish using previous
Church of St. Peter and the Muslim Community bond money.
Association of the Peninsula. The new moneys will go toward, among other
John Bruno, vice president of DMB, the things, adding 60 new classrooms and renovating
company that is doing the community outreach 30 more; improving the electrical, heating and
for the proposed project, was invited to attend but lighting systems to be more energy efficient; and
declined because they have not yet presented a
Publisher plan to the community and felt their participation
building new career, vocational and technical
education classrooms. It will cost homeowners
Steve Penna in such an event would be premature. an average of $9.73 per $100,000 of assessed
The event featured a panel of representatives value — not much, but when you consider we are
With a little less than two years until the next from several groups that favor restoring all of the already being taxed for the other two bonds, it
city council race, business and community leader land to wetlands: Friends of Redwood City, Save adds up.
Janet Borgens has jumped out and declared her The Bay and the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Here is the problem I am having. I was on
candidacy to fill one of the three seats that will be Project. Two nonprofit housing developers, the committee for the first bond and worked
up for grabs. You may think it is too early, but I Eden Housing and the Mid-Peninsula Housing quite hard for its passage. I was chairman of the
think it is actually a smart move on her part. She Coalition, were also represented. Carrington Hall committee at the time, and if the
has been a workhorse in our community for years, About 200 or more people were there and the bond passed we would get a good chunk of money
so no one will question whether she is doing discussion was lively. The audience was clearly to restore the facility and become a “community”
something or participating in a group to gain in favor of restoring the property to wetlands and facility. Since it passed and the project was
support or improve her resume. She already has did not have a problem voicing their approval or completed, I have not seen the “community”
earned the right to run. disapproval when another side was presented. activities that were promised there. Heck, I even
Borgens has served on the city’s Housing and In attendance were council members Diane offered to start a performing arts company and
Human Concerns Committee, the Senior Affairs Howard and Barbara Pierce, Housing and get some activity there as well as financially
Commission and is currently on the Planning Human Concerns Committee members Cherlene support the student programs. But I have not
Commission. She is active in the Chamber of Wright and John Dempsey and a large cross heard back from anyone and the facility is dark
Commerce, the Friendly Acres neighborhood, the section of business leaders and residents. more than it should be. So I question the process
Salvation Army, the Sequoia Awards and the new The event was actually very informative and there.
Senior Advisory Board. interesting. The fact that there was no plan to I also have a problem with the fact that years
The council election in November 2009 will discuss, agree with or object to was unfortunate ago the district eliminated several “trade work”
see council members Diane Howard and Jim to say the least. programs because they felt that all students
Hartnett termed out and not eligible to run again Having said all that, I could not help but wonder needed to be computer literate and set their sights
and Jeff Ira up for re-election — no word on why with all the issues and problems facing on college. Not a bad concept, but not realistic
whether he will run. Kevin Bondonno, Jeff Gee our community today — youth gang violence, at all. Now the district sees that was a mistake
and Nancy Radcliffe are also expected to run. truancy, teen pregnancy, burglaries, bank — give them credit for that — and wants to
John Seybert was rumored to be considering a robberies, mortgage issues, etc., etc. — this group redirect some curriculum toward the “trade” area
run but has recently showed interest in applying of congregations choose to hold a community again. Should we have to pay because they were
for the vacant seat on the Redwood City School Board. forum on this issue? I mean, is it really that big so shortsighted? But then again, the students of
In a time when a large amount of money is of a community concern compared to all those the district should not have to pay the price either.
needed to win a seat, time and energy are really other issues? Is that the type of outreach we So I could go on and on, writing about the
the only alternatives. I don’t know how much should expect from our religious entities? I for failed Redwood City School District bond and
money Borgens will be able to raise, but starting one expect a lot more and will be looking in the why the SUHSD could not wait until one passed
off early gives her the opportunity and advantage future to see if these congregations reach out to for the elementary schools before going to us
to do so over a longer period of time. By anyone’s our community to show some unity in solving again. But there are so many benefits for our
estimates, it will take at least $30,000 to win a or addressing real issues that affect our lives community and students if Measure J passes.
seat, and that is if only a handful of candidates
. . .
directly. How about you? Right now, your guess is as good as mine and
. . .
run. If there are more, it could get really expensive. I am not making a decision until I really get all
the facts. The voter ballots that were mailed out
I am having a little bit of a problem convincing earlier this month have some great arguments for
A group of Redwood City congregations held a myself to vote yes on Measure J Feb. 5. We all and against the measure. I will be reading those
community forum recently about the future of want to support our schools and the youth in our and talking to everyone I can to decide how I will
the Cargill Salt property. The 1,433 acres owned community, and there is no better way to do that vote. Don’t you love elections?
by Cargill have been the focus of a debate over than by boosting their educational prospects and
whether the land should be restored to natural opportunities. Don’t forget to vote on Feb. 5.
tidal wetlands or developed with housing, After voters approved bonds twice since
commercial businesses or other uses. 2001 for a total of $158 million, members of the As I was saying…
www.TheSpectrumMagazine.net
How High’s the Water, Mama? By Judy Buchan
Contributing Writer
Having tracked weather reports that first week services for several hours or days. (My old Paoli chose CERT because “this is personal for
in January, I believed I was prepared as the neighborhood was without power for some 30 me. I was involved in an emergency event that I
onslaught approached on Jan. 4. Mom’s house, hours during the January storm.) Although first did not feel I responded to effectively. I vowed
now cleaned and ready to go on the market, responders will be on the scene after a disaster, then to be better prepared.”
seemed to be secure. I’d shopped for groceries they will not be able to reach everyone right away. How many people have taken CERT training?
ahead of time, picked up a battery-operated radio Using CERT skills learned in the classroom “Since we have 80,000 residents in Redwood City,
(yes, there still is such a thing) at Radio Shack and during hands-on training exercises, team not nearly enough,” Paoli said.
and stocked up on candles, flashlights and batteries. members can assist others in their neighborhood “We hold bimonthly meetings with continuing
Friday morning dawned, and with it the pelting or workplace following a disaster when public safety education and skill exercises,” she continued.
rain. My first task was to swing by Mom’s house personnel are not immediately available to help. On Jan. 23, the CERT team was scheduled
and evaluate any storm-related damage. Getting The Community Emergency Response Team for a mock emergency situation in triage and
to the house was more of a challenge than I expected, concept was developed by the Los Angeles City medical treatment. CERT also offers CPR/AED
however, as I traversed high water at El Camino Fire Department in 1985 and was adopted by certification classes, shelter management classes,
and Brewster. the Federal Emergency Management Agency guest speakers, search and rescue drills, sandbag
By the time I made it to the house at 8:20 a.m., (FEMA) in 1993. Congress has provided funds training and more to its members.
the water in the gutter was almost over the curb. for CERT through the Citizen Corps program to
A quick check indicated that all seemed to be the states and territories. Since coming under the “With CERT training, no matter
holding well, despite the loss of power in the direction of FEMA, CERT programs have been
neighborhood at 8:30 a.m. offered in 28 states and Puerto Rico. More than
where you might be when the
I headed back to my Arch Street apartment 200 CERT programs operate in California. emergency [or] disaster happens,
and e-mailed the East Coast branch of the family, Statistics, however, don’t tell the real story. you will be prepared to assist.”
telling them the storm seemed to be living up to its Sandy Paoli, co-chair of Redwood City’s CERT,
advance billing as the worst storm in two years. is a strong supporter. “It is not if we have a major Redwood City CERT members, Paoli noted, all
Maude the dog and I hunkered down to ride out disaster but when,” she told me. “In addition, graduate from a 20-hour course covering topics of
the rain and wind. we are better prepared to help our neighborhood basic preparedness, fire safety, medical treatment,
By noon, though, Maudie and I had to take a mitigate problems in advance to prevent psychology, terrorism, triage, medical treatment
quick run outside, where we found the water in emergencies,” she said. and light search and rescue.
the gutter by my apartment building already over
the sidewalk. Flooding on Arch Street? What
would happen next?
“I try to conduct my life according
to the golden rule and the good
Samaritan law. CERT allows me
another avenue to better do that.”
Fortunately, the water subsided, the power
stayed on, Maude and I stayed nice and warm,
and I realized that I certainly was not as prepared
for this event as I should have been. If I had any
sense, I told myself, I would have gone through
CERT training a long time ago.
The lesson from January’s storm is simple: First
responders can’t do it alone. CERT — Redwood
City’s Community Emergency Response Team
program — is a vital way for neighbors to join
together and prepare for a potential disaster such
as earthquake, major fire or flood.
Participants in CERT are educated on how
best to prepare their households, families and
neighborhoods, as well as how to respond during
the aftermath of a disaster. Community members
are provided with training in basic disaster
response skills, including fire safety, light search
and rescue, team organization and disaster
medical operations.
Should a disaster strike, neighborhoods may be
without basic services like water, gas, electricity
and telephones, or access to stores and other
www.TheSpectrumMagazine.net
CERT Training Vital for Our Community
“We also participate in public events in to marketing the program to groups within the Thursday, March 6, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Redwood City to raise awareness of the CERT community; the other is intended for multiple * Welcome and Introductions
program and emergency preparedness,” she said. showings on Channel 27 local public broadcasting * Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
“CERT is a nationally recognized program,” and Peninsula TV. * Unit 2: Disaster Fire Suppression
said CERT team member Janet Borgens. “With Naturally, all of this has financial implications,
CERT training, no matter where you might be which the community can help to meet. “Folks Saturday, March 8, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
when the emergency [or] disaster happens, you can send donations to the Redwood City Fire * Units 3 & 4: Disaster Medical Operations, Parts
will be prepared to assist.” Department earmarked for CERT to further 1&2
Paoli’s most memorable moment in CERT came the program or for the purchase of additional * Unit 5: Light Search and Rescue
when her neighborhood finally secured its mobile neighborhood emergency supply trailers,” Paoli
trailer. “It was an 18-month goal that took blood, told me. Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
sweat and tears,” she recalled. The trailer is used So are you ready to sign up for CERT? Log * Unit 6: Disaster Psychology and Team
to store disaster supplies. on to www.redwoodcity.org/fire/disaster/ Organization
And Paoli is adamant that CERT must expand. signupforCERT.html. For more information about * Unit 7: Course Review and Disaster Simulation
“Every neighborhood needs a mobile trailer CERT classes or disaster preparedness, call 650- * Graduation
accessible to them,” she stated. “Redwood City 780-7400. Redwood City’s CERT training is open
So here’s to Paoli, Borgens, Ernie Gomez of the
residents are very capable, resilient and willing to young people from age 13 up. Participants
Fire Department, and all the CERT volunteers.
people given the resources they need.” under 18 are required to be with a parent or have
You’ve made a difference in Redwood City by
On a personal note, Paoli told me simply that written permission to attend.
pulling people together for a common cause.
“I try to conduct my life according to the golden The CERT training schedule for March is
And you’ve made a believer out of me!
rule and the good Samaritan law. CERT allows shown below. It’s very important to attend all
me another avenue to better do that.” With CERT, three sessions in order to obtain full benefits from
Paoli believes she is “fulfilling a moral obligation the training. All sessions will be held at the Red “In addition, we are better
to my neighbors.” Morton Community Center, 1120 Roosevelt Ave.,
Special projects on tap for CERT include two in Redwood City.
prepared to help our neighborhood
professional videos in production, with estimated mitigate problems in advance to
completion this April. One will be dedicated prevent emergencies.”
All CERT members have graduated from a 3-20 day course on how to react and handle such situations. Here are some pictures from their exercise.
.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
a p r. c o m
Your Redwood City
Realtor
Vicky Costantini
650.430.8425 Alain Pinel Realtors is dedicated to excellence and an integral part of
vcostantini@apr.com that dedication is the collaboration with high caliber professionals.
www.vickycostantini.com Vicky certainly fits that profile.
W O O D S I D E | 2 9 3 0 Wo o d s i d e R o a d 650.529.1111
Never late for the Theatre
when you eat at Little India.
10 off
All You Can Eat Lunch
Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm
Regular $9.95 Vegetarian $7.95
%
All You Can Eat Dinner with your Parking
Mon - Sat 5 - 9pm Valadation!
Regular $12.95 Vegetarian $10.95
Little India • Catering
• In-House Parties
Restaurant Available
• Takeout
917 Main St., Redwood City
650-361-8737 • www.littleindiacuisine.com
Breakfast on Saturdays
Coffee, Tea, Beer Bar & Wine
60+ Micro Brewery Beers
45 + Wines, Port and Sherries
Catering Available!
12-31-07
Cultural Events
Redwood City Art Center
Art On Broadway Gallery
2625 Broadway
Beadcentric Jewelry will have a jewelry sale on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the
Redwood City Art Center. The Saturday before Valentine’s Day is a perfect
time to get that special gift for that special someone! Gift certificates are now
available in any amount.
Stop by Art on Broadway gallery at the Redwood City Art Center, where
gifts such as handmade purses and exquisite art pieces will be available for
purchase, too. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served. 12–5 p.m.
Celebrate Art
603 Main St.
www.ArtClassesRedwoodCity.com
415-867-7688
“Monterey Cypress at Año Nuevo.” Etching. By Marianne Schlumberger.
Celebrate Art provides quality creative art classes for children up to 10 years 15 1/2 x 8 1/2. 2007.
old. They also have Family Open Studio Art Days twice a month on the
weekends, where the whole family can make art together and have fun. From beneath the ground to the skies above, Marianne Schlumberger
The latest addition to the schedule is “Art and a Movie Night.” Parents can explores with a series of prints the everlasting magnificence of trees.
reserve a space to drop off their children from 6 to 9:30 on movie nights. The Titled “Roots,” this show of prints will be exhibited at The Main Gallery
adults can go enjoy dinner or a movie downtown while the kids have fun in a from Feb. 13 to March 6, with a reception with the artist on Sunday, Feb. 17,
safe environment. Call Director Ginger Lordy for information. from 4 to 7 p.m. The gallery is located at 1018 Main St., in the historic yellow
Victorian at Main and Middlefield Road.
The Main Gallery “As I worked for the last year on these prints of trees, I felt connected
1018 Main St. [to] the beauty and fragility of the trees we take for granted,” Schlumberger
www.themaingallery.org said. “As we dig huge basements and cover our environment with cement, we
650-701-1018 destroy our past, our roots. We need both the movement and excitement of
Wednesday–Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the future, but grounded in the roots of the past as symbolized by trees.”
Schlumberger, a resident of Menlo Park, did all of her work at the Pacific Art
League in Palo Alto, a setting surrounded by fabulous trees from around the
world. Her works were also inspired by the trees of northern California and a
recent trip to French Polynesia.
All the prints were done on a manual press, etched and inked by the artist.
Schlumberger is especially proud the Art League has a nontoxic print room
where aluminum and copper sulfate is used as the mordant. “All the cleanup
is done with oil rather than mineral spirits,” she explained. “An experienced
printmaker cannot see the difference between our prints and those done with
traditional techniques.”
Little Fox
2209 Broadway
Ticket purchase and info 650-369-4119
Tickets also available at foxdream.com and at the Fox Theatre Box Office.
Dance!
Caravanserai — A Santana Tribute
plus Mambo Street
Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m.
$13 adv./$15 door
Conceived as a fantasy band by lead guitarist Leo Herrera and fueled into
reality by the enthusiasm of friends and family members, Caravanserai is
a 10-year project of love and devotion. Originally a replication of Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame band Santana’s legendary early days, Caravanserai has
grown to include material from all eras of Santana’s 30-year history.
Mardi Gras and CD Release Party
Tom Rigney and Flambeau
plus The Zydeco Flames
Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.
$13 adv./$15 door
Tom Rigney and Flambeau are one of the hottest bands on the West Coast roots
music scene. Rigney, the fiery, electrifying violinist/composer, has joined forces
with some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians to create a band that generates
“Inverness Pine.” Etching. By Marianne Schlumberger. 15 x 8. 2007. enough heat and energy to ignite a dance floor or lift an audience to its feet.
www.TheSpectrumMagazine.net
Community Interest
Hartnett to Lead Caltrain Board “Sequoia is dedicated to improving the health of those who live in our
community,” said Glenna Vaskelis, Sequoia Hospital president. “Our goal
Redwood City City Council Member Jim Hartnett has been named chairman is to promote physical activity, good nutrition and healthy lifestyles for all
of the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, the body that governs Caltrain. generations, now and into the future.”
Hartnett was elected to the position by a unanimous vote of the nine- The local agencies that Sequoia Hospital has chosen to financially support
member board, which includes representatives from San Francisco, San through grants are Nuestra Casa: Community of Learners (adult ESL
Mateo and Santa Clara counties. He replaces Jose Cisneros, the San program in Redwood City), Redwood City Education Foundation (Wellness
Francisco mayor’s appointee to the board. Coordinator position), Samaritan House Free Clinic of Redwood City
Hartnett is no stranger to regional leadership positions, having chaired (diabetes program), Starling Volleyball Clubs USA San Mateo Chapter (a new
the SamTrans board and the board of the City/County Association of team in the Fair Oaks area of Redwood City) and Sequoia YMCA (the Fit
Governments in past years. He’ll help supervise a rail line that has seen a 9 Kids afterschool program).
percent jump in ridership this year but nonetheless continues to struggle with
budget constraints.
Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage was elected vice chairman of the
“Cool Campaign” to Kick Off
board at Thursday’s meeting. The City of Redwood City and nonprofit environmental action group
Acterra will introduce the “Cool Campaign,” a project for the community
Redwood City Education Foundation Provides to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. The kickoff includes dinner and
Opportunity to Support Public Education an overview of the program. Attendees who arrive via mass transit, carpool
or any other alternative to the single-occupant car will be entered into a
2008 was to be the year of education in California, but early signs strongly drawing.
indicate that the current budget crisis precludes any serious changes to school The event is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at City Hall, 1017
finance and how the state’s public schools educate our children. It remains Middlefield Road, Redwood City. To RSVP, call 780-5917 or e-mail bross@
up to local citizens to provide the public school children in their community redwoodcity.org.
with a fully comprehensive, well-rounded education.
In Redwood City, the only organization working districtwide to provide
these important programs to the 8,000 students of the Redwood City School
District (RCSD) is the Redwood City Education Foundation (RCEF). The
RCEF has been raising funds to support the district’s elementary through
middle school students since 1983. After two record-breaking fundraising
years generating over $250,000 per year, the foundation is intensifying its
efforts this year with an ambitious goal of raising $350,000 by July 31.
The organization’s annual Benefit for a Brighter Future continues to be a
key factor in the group’s campaign.
This year the event is scheduled for Friday, April 25, at the Pacific Athletic
Club in Redwood Shores. Organizers are excited about the program and the
potential to showcase success stories in the district while reaching out to new
supporters.
“Our theme this year is ‘It All Starts Here — Successful Community
Partnerships’ and for us this really is the message,” explained event co-chair
Sheila Cepero. “We have a great history of local businesses, foundations
and citizens partnering with our schools and the RCEF to help our students
succeed. We know there are many more opportunities for people to connect
with the RCEF so we can really make a difference by restoring many of the
missing pieces from the school day and giving our kids all the advantages of
a well-rounded education.”
At the event, the foundation will also present Oracle with the RCEF
Annual Investor Award. The RCEF encourages Redwood City’s parents,
community members and businesses to fully support this event and partner
with them in providing the city’s public elementary school children with the
education they need to succeed.
For more information, please contact Barry Schnur at 650-941-0898 or
bschnur@dschnur.com, or Sheila Cepero at 650-633-5973. Or visit the RCEF
Web site at www.rcef.org.
Sequoia Hospital Distributes $86,000 in Community
Grants
Sequoia Hospital announced the distribution of over $86,000 in community
grants to five local agencies. The selected agencies have a common mission
of identifying health priorities in target populations and creating programs to
address those needs.
1.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
Advertise with
The Spectrum
650.368.2434
Parties Around Town
See you at the Redwood City-San Mateo County
Chamber of Commerce
January Networking Mixer
Hosted By: Red Lantern
Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 808 Winslow Street, Redwood City
Mixers are an excellent benefit of your Membership
and a wonderful opportunity
to network your business with fellow Chamber
Members!
CIVIL SPLIT, LLC
1000 Park Place, Suite S
San Mateo, CA 94403-7113
Ph: 650.212.4845 Fax: 650.212.4844
Civil Split is a licensed company that services uncontested Divorce, Legal
Separations, and Annulments. Our goal is to allow you to act on your own
behalf “pro per” so you can have more time and peace of mind.
We work for you. You are our employer.
Scope:
• Fill out & file documents
“My support and service • Serve & Process
• Notarize
will be devoted to you • Inform client of all court postings
& updates
so that you are able to • Daily tracking of court calendar
• Follow through petition/response until
move on with your life.” “Entry of Judgment” final
• Civil Split provides all the tools to
do-it-yourself; published material,
-Sandy Rivers documents, links, etc.
California Secretary Of State File: # 200701010052
CALDA (California Legal Document Assistant) Member
NALDP (National Legal Document Preparer) Member
McBride Obsesses Over Your Child’s Education
By Michael Erler
— So You Don’t Have To
Spectrum Correspondent
In life, there are people you think you can be like. motivated to get theirs, not to mention yours And to help others, one must first be driven to
There are people you hope you can be like. There and mine as well if we’re not paying attention. have the means to help. For McBride, that meant
are people you dream you could be like. And then What makes him special, unique? To quote noted attaining his M.B.A. in 1980, taking night classes
there are the chosen few, the ones who are spoken role model Whitney Houston, he believes “that at Santa Clara University while simultaneously
about only in hushed tones around the office children are our future” and he’s made it his mission putting in grueling 100-hour workweeks. “I
water cooler, the ones who always seem to inspire to “teach them well and let them lead the way.” always loved school and felt that to be successful
the nodding of heads and the lifting of chins, the Most people who have worked feverishly to in my field I would need an M.B.A. It was one of
oft-fabled “leaders of men.” attain the status of Dennis McBride don’t have the most intellectually stimulating things I have
One such person is Dennis McBride. the time or energy to raise their own offspring done, but it was really hard,” he recalled.
“Who is he?” you ask. Simply put, he is well, never mind other people’s progeny. McBride, Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., McBride
out of our league. He’s spent a life diligently however, has been an active educational volunteer moved with his family to the Peninsula at age 12,
leading every organization he’s worked for to for over 34 years, lending not just his name or his settling at first in Pacifica until he moved out at 18,
unprecedented success. He’s overseen a company, wealth to the cause but assets far more valuable and then making pit stops in Daly City, Millbrae,
Silicon Graphics, where sales rose from $40 — his time and experience — to better the lives of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. While he has been
million to almost $4 billion and where 400 Redwood City youth. It would seem that he’s done a pillar of the community for over 25 years,
employees turned into 11,000 during his decade- a fair job of raising his own kids as well, as 21- his residence in Redwood City is a fortunate
long stint as vice president corporate controller year-old Cory attends Foothill College and works confluence of geographical compromise and
and one year as senior vice president responsible at NASA, mentoring the Bellarmine College commuter frustration. “We moved to Redwood
for legal, human resources, facilities information Preparatory Robotics Team and a Girl Scouts team, City in 1979 because my wife, Lori, was a special
systems and finance for the sales organization. while 18-year-old Casey attends San Jose State education teacher in Daly City and I worked in
Before joining Silicon Graphics, he was a University and is in the marching and pep bands. Mountain View. We lived in Santa Clara and
certified public accountant with the Big Eight McBride has always been interested in and Lori’s commute was miserable. Redwood City
accounting firm Haskins and Sells, now Deloitte. inspired by education. The credit for that, he was halfway for both of us. It had great weather,
He also spent nine years with Spectra Physics, insists, should go to his family. “I think this lots of trees, and we liked our neighborhood and
which was once a leading laser company that comes from my wife, mother, grandmother, the downtown area. We thought it would be a
helped develop the lasers we see at supermarket grandfather, aunt and sister being teachers. When good community to raise children in.”
checkout scanners. There are resume bullet points, I watched the positive impact my wife had on her His volunteer work hasn’t always been in
and then there are resume bullet points. students it was very inspiring. I also had a very Redwood City and has come about on many
So yes, Dennis McBride is a very successful caring teacher that really made a difference in my different platforms. “I was involved with Project
businessman. However, the Bay Area is overrun life. I believe that when you have a good life, you Business and Junior Achievement. I was a
with very successful businesspeople, driven and have a duty to help others.” member of Roosevelt’s School Site Council
for six years and Kennedy Middle School’s
School Site Council for five years. I was a parent
representative for seven years on Woodside High
School’s Shared Decision-Making Council. From
all these experiences, I gained tremendous respect
for how hard our teachers and administrators
work. They are fabulous and care so much for our
kids. To make a difference in one human being’s
life is a tremendous feeling. Our teachers and
staff make a difference all the time!”
When pressed on whether any volunteer
experience he’s been a part of stood out to him
above the others, McBride hearkened back to his
days in Silicon Valley. “When I worked at Silicon
Graphics, my finance group adopted an East San
Jose high school accounting class that had 18
students who would be the first to graduate from
high school in their family. We worked with the
class for three years. Seventeen of the 18 graduated.
One moved away. Three of them are now CPAs.”
“To make a difference in one human being’s life is a tremendous feeling.”
www.TheSpectrumMagazine.net
Now, though, Redwood City has McBride’s with music, art, physical activities and study hall the reality of having to get your budget to balance.
full attention and he’s been a board member of with tutoring available. I’d also like to see those Parents need to write their elected representatives
the Redwood City School District since 2004. students in need have mentors to work with them in Sacramento and make it very clear that if they
The job came with numerous obstacles, and so they have a positive role model.” want to be re-elected, they better quit harming
while there have been scores of successes, there McBride also expressed a desire for our children by their actions,” he pleaded.
have also been some bitter disappointments. more school nurses and counselors and is Still, McBride will continue to fight the good
McBride is careful and deliberate, making sure brainstorming ways to get funding for a “Parent fight. What else can he do? All he’s ever known
to be thankful to and appreciative of those Institute” to help enable parents to be better role and believed in are the twin principles of good
whose work makes the district one of the most models and advocates for their children. education and hard work, and he understands
acclaimed in all of the state. “We are very Being caught up in the bureaucratic red tape the former is useless if not supplemented by the
fortunate in Redwood City that the county board of educational funding is stressful and often latter. The approval of the Peninsula Park Project
of supervisors and the City Council are extremely depressing. The people who deny the money are by the City Council has heartened him somewhat
supportive and collaborative with the Redwood often the ones who know the least about whom and he knows what the prospect of affordable
City School District. Ed Everett, the former city they’re hurting and how they’re hurting them. housing in Redwood City could mean to teachers.
manager, really understood how important our This is why for McBride the most enjoyable yet “We will not be successful attracting the best and
youth are. They also provide funding for after- bittersweet aspect of his job is visiting schools brightest to work in our community if they have
school programs. This level of cooperation is and talking to the children. “When you are having to commute from the Central Valley every day. In
unprecedented in the state. When I am with other a discussion with eight second-graders who are addition, at night they go home, so they are not
board members from around the state, they are so excited to see you, it makes your day. Another part of the community,” he warned.
stunned to hear of our partnerships.” positive is the rewarding feeling that comes with McBride will continue to work on their behalf,
However, the situation is far from ideal. solving problems that impact our children. As an as well as that of the children. He has been
McBride doesn’t want kids to settle for ordinary elected official, you get to meet and interact with married to his wife, Lori, whom he refers to as
lives and ordinary expectations of themselves, a lot of very talented and passionate people. But his best friend, for nearly 30 years. She is active
and he believes it’d be hypocritical for them to be the biggest challenge all school boards face is that herself in the 17th District PTA and has been
told to reach for the stars while having to settle there is never enough funding to meet the needs involved in volunteering for the past 16 years.
for educational compromises. “There are not of students, parents, teachers and staff. I feel bad The McBrides have given back their whole lives
enough after-school programs for all the youth in because I see children harmed by this. The state and they know no other way. They are completely,
Redwood City You see kids going from Schaberg always neglects the schools because schools do totally, incorrigibly out of our league.
Library to the Roosevelt shopping center after not have lobbyists and don’t spend large sums of And that’s probably why we’re in the mess we’re in.
school. If we had money, I’d like to see after- money on state representatives’ campaigns,” he
school enrichment programs for all students said ruefully.
What puts all of McBride’s lifetime of
experience as a businessman, a public accountant
and a leader to the test is his role in shaping and
stretching the district’s budget. He was called
on to trim $1.5 million in 2007 and he estimates
having to cut another $6.1 million in 2008-2009.
The irony of being put in the position of having
to swing the ax when he, seemingly more than
anyone else, understands the value of education
is not lost on McBride. “When I received my
Masters in Governance from the California
School Board Association, I realized that as a
school board member I have a significant number
of conflicting needs, while a parent has really
only one: their child. You cannot expect the
parents to understand this.”
Nor does he want them to. In fact, he’d
be disappointed if any did. “It is always gut-
wrenching when you are starting from a position
of not enough money to begin with, so every
cut is extremely painful. What people do not
understand is when you make a cut, you are not
saying that program being cut is not valuable. It is
“I’d also like to see those students in “Another positive is the rewarding
need have mentors to work with them feeling that comes with solving
so they have a positive role model.” problems that impact our children.”
17.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
Parties Around Town
(8 boxes)
REdwood City BRing in thiS ad to
RECEivE an additional
1005 El Camino REal (SEquoia Station)
$25 off! ***
*Bring in a current eye exam receipt from any doctor and we’ll subtract the exam fee (up to $50) from your purchase of a complete pair of glasses (minimum value of $150). Plus get a second pair of prescription eyeglasses free from our large special frame selection with single-vision lenses. not valid
with any other offers, discounts, coupons or insurance programs. Some restrictions may apply. See store for details. offer expires 3/31/08.**after rebate on Easywear lenses. Current prescription and contact lens fitting may be required. not valid with any other offers, discounts, coupons or insurance
programs. Some restrictions may apply. See store for details. at participating stores only. offer expires 3/31/08. ***See store for details.
08-088-020 LSM SpectrumMagQ108.indd 1 1/24/08 3:07:08 PM
Nonprofits in Action
Advocates for Children Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. Educational speakers
For as little as 10 hours a month, you could make a lasting difference in the and refreshments are provided. A demonstration of assistive devices is
life of an abused and neglected child. held on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the second-floor
Each year, 600 to 800 San Mateo County children enter the foster care conference room at the Redwood City Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Road.
system as a result of abuse and neglect. Advocates for Children, CASA of Please call Marj at 650-593-6760 with any questions.
San Mateo County, is actively seeking caring and consistent adults to mentor
and speak up for the best interests of these children. Over 130 children are Nursing Mothers Counsel
waiting for someone who cares. Nursing Mothers Counsel, a nonprofit organization since 1955, provides free
If you would like to become a volunteer advocate, or just want to learn breastfeeding education and assistance by highly trained counselors (moms
more, please attend an orientation held in their San Mateo office. Visit their who breastfed for at least six months). To speak with a counselor (no fee), call
Web site (www.AdvocatesFC.org) or call 650-212-4423 for more information. 650-327-MILK (327-6455).
NMC also offers free breastfeeding classes. Moms (including babies),
City Talk Toastmasters dads, grandmas and friends are welcome. Classes are held the first Saturday
Join the City Talk Toastmasters to develop communication and leadership of each month at Mills Hospital in San Mateo from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 650-
skills. The club meets Wednesdays 12:30–1:30 p.m. in the Council 327-MILK (327-6455) to RSVP.
Chambers at City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road. Call Manny Rosas at 650- NMC also has breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies available for
780-7468 if you would like to check out a meeting or just stop in. Visit purchase and rent. Call 650-364-9579. If you’d like to become a trained
www.toastmasters.org for more information about the Toastmasters public counselor, call 650-365-2713. Visit their Web site at www.nursingmothers.org.
speaking program.
Optimist Club of Redwood City
CityTrees The Optimists invite you to become a member of Optimist International,
CityTrees is a nonprofit working with the Public Works Department to one of the largest service organizations in the world, where “bringing out the
enhance and care for Redwood City’s urban forest. They usually plant or best in kids” has been their mission for over 80 years. Whether you’re a club
prune on the third Saturday of each month. Check their Web site (www. officer or a club member who enjoys the fellowship and friendship of others
citytrees.org) for a listing of events and dates. with a common greater good, Optimist International needs and wants you as
a member.
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County The Optimist Club of Redwood City meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m.
Looking for a dependable source of skilled, reliable workers? Family at Bob’s Court House Coffee Shop at Middlefield and Broadway. For more
Service Agency of San Mateo County provides employers with mature, information please call their president, Steve, at 650-365-8089 or their
ready-to-work, experienced workers who are 55 years and older. Employers secretary, Ted Cole, at 650-366-1392. Or come join them for lunch to learn
contact the service because they appreciate the superior work ethic and the more about how you can make a difference.
commitment to quality that mature workers possess. There are no fees for
hiring candidates. Contact Barbara Clipper at 650-403-4300, ext. 4368, to Peninsula Hills Women’s Club
place your job order. Peninsula Hills Women’s Club meets the third Wednesday of each month
For those who are looking for work and are at least 55 years of age, at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave. For more
Family Service Agency provides a range of services, including referrals information, call 650-366-6371.
for classroom training, vocational counseling, job referrals and on-the-job
training for qualified participants. Contact Connie Tilles at 650-403-4300, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
ext. 4371, if you are looking for work. In addition to sheltering and finding new homes for stray and unwanted
animals (100 percent placement for healthy dogs and cats since 2003!), PHS/
Friends for Youth SPCA has vital programs for people. New in 2006 and beginning with the
Do you like to play video games, shoot hoops, watch baseball games or just North Fair Oaks community, the shelter began driving its mobile spay/neuter
have fun? Then you have what it takes to be a mentor! clinic into low-income neighborhoods, offering owners free “fixes” for their
As a mentor, you can hang out with a young person like Reggie. He’s a 12- pets. PHS/SPCA also provides a free animal behavior help line in English
year-old who loves pizza, baseball and cars. He lives with his grandmother and Spanish. Call 650-340-7022, ext. 783 or 786. And domestic abuse victims
and three sisters and would love to hang out with a guy and have fun. There who wish to leave their abusive situation but are fearful of doing so because
are 30 boys like Reggie waiting to be matched with a mentor like you. Most they have pets can receive temporary sheltering for their pets through PHS/
of the boys wait more than a year to meet their mentors. SPCA. Call 650-340-7022, ext. 330.
As a mentor with Friends for Youth, you will have access to group
activities like bowling, miniature golf and camping trips, plus free tickets Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club
to Giants, 49ers, Warriors and Sharks games and more. In just a few hours a The Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club was chartered in April 1988. In the years
week you can make a difference in the life of someone like Reggie. since that time, the club has met weekly at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and to hear
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you are invited to attend a one- a speaker at the Waterfront Restaurant at Pete’s Harbor in Redwood City. The
hour information session in Redwood City. For upcoming sessions, call 650- club, with 22 members, has frequently been honored as an outstanding small
482-2871 or e-mail mentor@friendsforyouth.org. club by Rotary District 5150, which includes San Mateo, San Francisco and
part of Marin counties. For more information or to join, call Marc Manuel at
Hearing Loss Association of the Peninsula 650-306-9606.
Hearing Loss Association is a volunteer, international organization of hard-
of-hearing people and their relatives and friends. The nonprofit, nonsectarian,
educational organization is devoted to the welfare and interests of those who
cannot hear well but are committed to participating in the hearing world.
A day meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the
1.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
News Briefs
DA Clears Officers jacket. He told police he took the yellow robe scuffle in Redwood City last March pleaded no
into the store to see if he could exchange it for a contest to various felonies to avoid trial on other
The officer who shot and killed a wanted parolee different garment. charges, including attempted murder.
Jan. 3 received clearance to go back to work Butron accepted a plea bargain on the single Adrian Arceo, 18, and Gabriel Arceo, 23, both of
after a preliminary review of the case by the San count just after jury trial began last fall. He also Redwood City, each changed their pleas during a
Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. admitted one of five prior prison commitments hearing to either settle the case or confirm a jury date.
A complete autopsy and toxicology report and prosecutors dismissed the remaining previous The elder Arceo pleaded no contest to assault
is pending, but the initial review of the case conviction allegations. with a deadly weapon and admitted the allegations
indicates the officer likely responded in an Prosecutors declined to let Butron have a previous of causing great bodily injury and participating
appropriate manner, said Chief Deputy District offer of a two-year maximum made before trial in a criminal street gang. In return, the court
Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. began but did dismiss the prior prison term and prosecution agreed to drop other charges,
The officer, whose name was not released, was allegations and set the limit at four years in prison. including attempted murder and another count of
placed on leave pending both review of the case assault with a deadly weapon, and will seek no
and his medical status. The officer was shot in the Decade Prison for Threats Against more than three years prison.
leg during the incident. He was taken to Stanford Former Love If the pair had been convicted of the charges by
Hospital where he was treated and released the a jury, each faced a life prison term.
A 31-year-old man with a history of domestic
next day. “It was a pretty good deal for them,” said Chief
violence convictions was sentenced to more than
The officer is recovering well and remains on Deputy District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.
a decade in prison for threatening to kill his ex-
medical leave from work, said Redwood City Adrian Arceo pleaded no contest to
girlfriend at her Redwood City pizzeria workplace
police Capt. Chris Cesena. participating in a criminal street gang and admitted
unless she took him back. Otto Cisneros received 10
Edward Reyes, 49, of Patterson, was shot and the allegation of committing a serious felony. In
years and eight months in prison, the maximum
killed when police officers attempted to serve return, the court and prosecution also dropped
allowed under the terms of a plea bargain he
a warrant for his arrest at 1085 17th Ave. at 9:51 other charges against him and agreed to seek no
accepted the morning of his Sept. 18 jury trial.
p.m. Jan. 2, according to Redwood City police. more than one year in jail.
In return for the negotiated term, Cisneros pleaded
As the officers positioned themselves at the Both men were to return to court Jan. 29 for a
no contest to charges of threatening bodily harm,
residence, Reyes allegedly opened fire with probation report and sentencing.
using a firearm and being a felon in possession of
a handgun from a garage side door. He hit an The sentence comes just more than 10 months
a firearm. He also admitting having one criminal
officer in the leg. The officer fired back and killed after the incident in question.
strike on his record, doubling any potential term.
Reyes, according to police. At approximately 8:31 p.m. March 22, three men
At the time of his arrest, Cisneros was on
felony probation for former domestic violence claiming to be gang members approached the
Police Investigate Car Arson convictions. Cisneros changed his plea in return victim in the 200 block of Harrison Avenue and
for the court’s promise of more than 10 years and assaulted him, according to Redwood City police.
A car was ignited by an unknown culprit and
four months in prison. The man ran from Harrison Avenue across the
police are trying to determine who is responsible
Early April 23, Cisneros reportedly went to the Whole Foods parking lot and toward the 1200
for the arson.
Redwood City pizzeria where his ex-girlfriend block of Jefferson Avenue with the three men
Police and fire responded to a report of “an
works and begged her to take him back. When she chasing him. The three men caught the victim
explosion” and two cars burning at 46 Willow
refused, he lifted up his shirt to display a handgun and beat and stabbed him with a knife, according
St. in Redwood City. Arson investigators
and threatened her life, according to the District to police.
determined that someone doused the Ford F150 in
Attorney’s Office. Police found Cisneros nearby Authorities arrived on scene within two
a flammable liquid and set it ablaze. The fire also
with a .357 in his car and ammunition on his body. minutes of receiving the call and witnesses
caught a nearby vehicle on fire, Redwood City
Since his arrest, Cisneros has been in custody pointed out the direction the men fled. The victim
police Capt. Chris Cesena said.
in lieu of $150,000 bail. was taken to the hospital and treated for serious
The owner of the car told police he did not
but non–life-threatening injuries, according to police.
know who would be so upset at him to torch his
Officers arrested the Arceo brothers, but a third
car, Cesena said. Brothers Plead No Contest in Assault suspect remained at large. The man, described
Two brothers accused of beating and stabbing a as Hispanic, in his 20s, with long hair and dark
Robe Thief Ties Up Prison Time man with another suspect during a gang-related clothing, is still outstanding, according to the
A 42-year-old man accused of stealing a yellow District Attorney’s Office.
bathrobe from the Grocery Outlet in Redwood
City was sentenced to three years in prison.
Jeffrey Kakar Butron faced up to four years
behind bars under the terms of a plea bargain
reached in October, but Judge Lisa Novak opted
for the middle term of two years on one count of
petty theft plus an extra year for his prior conviction.
Butron does not have to pay restitution to
the store, according to court records clerks. He
receives credit for 259 days against his sentence,
earned while in custody in lieu of $10,000 bail.
According to prosecutors, on Dec. 18, 2006,
Butron was spotted by store security placing the
robe in his car trunk after walking out of the
Broadway store with the item stuffed under his
www.TheSpectrumMagazine.net
Law Offices of KAINOS/PENINSULA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB
ROBERT G. CUMMINGS IRISH NIGHT
AT THE VETERAN’S MEMORIAL BUILDING - 1455 MADISON AVENUE - REDWOOD CITY
FORMER PROSECUTOR SATURDAY, MARCH 15
- Now On Your Side - TICKETS - $35 PER PERSON -
ALL INCLUSIVE
5:30 - HAPPY HOUR
WITH GREEN BEER & WINE
EXPERIENCED SILENT AUCTION
CRIMINAL 7:00 - LIVE AUCTION &
DEFENSE: DINNER
•DUI
MAJOR EVENT UNDERWRITER
•Domestic Violence SAN MATEO CREDIT UNION
•Felonies & NORCAL WASTE SYSTEMS ~ ALYN BEALS & DANI GASPARINI
Misdemeanors THE SPECTRUM MAGAZINE
•White Collar Crime HOSTED BY THE PENINSULA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB
BENEFITING KAINOS HOME & TRAINING CENTER & OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES
•Immigration FOR TICKETS CALL KAINOS (650) 363-2423
(650) 868-8528 • www.rgclaw.us
Your community
hospital is in the top
5% of all hospitals
in the nation.
Sequoia Hospital is proud to receive the 2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence ™
from the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company – HealthGrades. That means we rank
in the top 5% for clinical quality among all hospitals. That also
means you can count on award-winning care from important
services like our heart program, ER, and our family focused Birth Center – year after year.
Please join us as we celebrate our new rebuilding effort and our continued recognition for excellence.
www.SequoiaHospital.org
Redwood Creek Is 500 Pounds Lighter
Photography by Jeff Carlick
It’s a muddy, backbreaking job, but Redwood Creek sure looks a lot
better afterwards. And it’s a much nicer place for ducks, egrets and fish
without all those plastic bags, foam boxes and paper cups.
Five local volunteers set out on two small boats on Saturday, Jan. 12, to
clean up debris from Redwood Creek and pulled over 500 pounds of litter
from the bay.
Jeff Dunn of Mountain View and Lee Callister of Redwood City, both
members of the Peninsula Yacht Club at Docktown Marina, joined pilot Dave
McCallum, David Bevan and Jeff Carlick, Docktown Marina residents, on
the cleanup excursion.
Armed with buckets and wearing gloves and boots, the volunteers trudged
out of the boats and onto the shores to gather the waterlogged litter and ferry
it back to be weighed and disposed of properly.
The mariners headed under the Bayshore Freeway overpass at Whipple
Avenue, where six tent encampments are sheltered under the freeway, toward
the downtown area where much of the litter is concentrated. A huge amount
of litter gets washed into the bay, particularly after storms, or gets carelessly
tossed away and winds up floating in and out with the tides.
McCallum has been the catalyst for the harbor cleanup project and has
been taking his boat out annually for years. Future cleanup excursions will be
coordinated through the Redwood Creek Floating Community Association
and public involvement will be encouraged.
Top: David Bevan and Lee Callister, both of Redwood City, unload some of the trash they collected from shores of Redwood Creek on Saturday, Jan. 12. Bottom: Lee Callister
plucks trash off the shore of Redwood Creek along with David Bevan and Dave McCallum on Saturday, Jan. 12. The Redwood City residents collected over 500 pounds of trash
as part of the Redwood Creek Floating Community Association’s harbor cleanup project.
2.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
650.522.8000
Advertise with The Spectrum
650.368.2434
The Diving Pelican Cafe
650 Bair Island Road . Redwood City . (650) 368-3668 . From 101 take Whipple Avenue East
Hours: Tues-Sun 8 AM - 3 pm www.divingpelicancafe.com
Join us for outdoor
dining on our sun-kissed
deck. Enjoy a peaceful
waterfront view and our
home-cooked dishes made
from only the freshest
ingre-dients! We serve
breakfast, lunch, weekend
brunch, espresso, beer &
wine. We have plenty of
free parking only 5
minutes from Downtown
Redwood City!
Meal Club Memberships
Available Now!
Purchase 10 Meals, excluding Sunday's,
and recieve your next, 11th meal FREE!
Minimum purchase $8.00 - Maximum free meal value $10.00
...every kid needs a PAL
providing educational athletic opportunities for kids in Redwood City.
for more information call 556-1650
Every Woman’s
Place for Fitness
Friendly, helpful staff
Classes for all fitness levels
Personal training
Therapeutic massage
Simply bring in
Try us for this coupon to
get started. February Special
5 days
Ask about our member Take 10% off
FREE! and non-member
personal training
options.
650-364-9194 611 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City, CA 94063 www.everywomanhealthclub.com
Offer valid through 2/29/08
_ Business
_ Estate Planning
_ Real Estate
_ Employment Law
_ Litigation
For over half a century, the Hannig family has been serving their clients and our local community.
supporting the Redwood City Athletic
Hannig Law Firm LLP is proud to continue this tradition by supporting the Redwood City PolicePolice
Activities League 2007 Blues Festival.
League and Other Non-Profit Groups in Redwood City.
2 9 9 1 El C a mino R ea l Pho ne: 6 5 0 .4 8 2 .3 0 4 0 F a x : 6 5 0 .4 8 2 . 2 8 2 0
R ed wo o d C it y , C A 9 4 0 6 1 - 4 0 0 3 www .hannigla w.c o m www .hannig.us
Shop Redwood City
Now that a New Year has begun, shouldn’t you make that commitment to Entertainment:
shopping locally? Check out our Best of the Best selections — businesses
that not only provide excellent service but also contribute to our community. Arthur Murray Dance Studio – 2065 Broadway – Put a little fun in your
When you are shopping, we urge you to shop local and shop often! life! Whatever your goal — meeting people, gaining confidence or preparing
for the first dance at your wedding — the expert instructors can design a
Auto Care: customized program just for you! Their professionals can also teach and
dance at your special event. Get started today. Your first lesson is always
Redwood General Tire – 1630 Broadway – This Redwood City institution
complimentary!
has been providing quality vehicle services since 1957, from new tires to
repair work. Redwood General Tire was founded on and continues to follow Financial Institutions:
the philosophy that good customer service and quality products at fair prices
will succeed in the marketplace. Many of their satisfied customers have been Edward Jones – 702 Marshall St., #515 – For decades, Edward Jones
with them since their founding. They proudly serve the third generation of believed in building relationships through face-to-face interaction and
many of their first Redwood City adherence to a strategy of recommending quality investments that have
customers. proven themselves over time. So
Business Profile of the Month does investment representative
Eating and Catering: David Amann, who manages their
Re:Juvenate Skincare – 805 Veterans Blvd., Suite 140 – With the myriad Redwood City office. Create a
Canyon Inn – 587 Canyon Road skin care procedures and products available today, isn’t it great to have a
– You will find everything at this financial portfolio that will start the
team of experts assist you in choosing the combination that will work best for New Year right.
Redwood City favorite. Nestled in you? Your skin will look its best in the shortest time possible and at the least
the quiet neighborhood of Emerald cost to you. Personal Improvement:
Hills, Canyon Inn is a popular stop Treatment options include skin peels for dry, sun-damaged skin, to smooth
for bicycle touring clubs and local Redwood Massage & Sauna – 797
surface texture or correct excess oil that is causing acne. Other medical
sports celebrities. The restaurant is Arguello St. – This professional
treatments include Botox, fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm) and all laser
especially noted for its burgers and facility prides itself on having
modalities, including hair removal, vein removal, brown spot removal and
beers, but it also offers hot and cold exceptionally talented massage
skin resurfacing. Combination procedures can be done with a customized
sandwiches, hot dogs, fish and chips, therapists, trained in a variety of
treatment plan.
spaghetti, ravioli, lasagna, tacos and specialized techniques to improve
The newest procedure to be added to Re:Juvenate’s menu is Body by
quesadillas. your circulation, mental clarity and
Thermage, a nonsurgical option that tightens and contours loose skin in most
creativity as well as optimize your
Diving Pelican Cafe – 650 Bair areas, without downtime or scars. Body areas that have shown the best results
overall physical health. Your experience
Island Road, Suite 102 – “Sit on the include tummy, thighs, knees, upper arms and hands.
at Redwood Massage & Sauna will
patio overlooking the water to see There’s no doubt about it; the better you look, the better you feel. Call
enhance your health and well-being
all sorts of waterfowl. My favorite today for your complimentary consultation and let the professionals at Re:
naturally amid clean, comfortable
item is the Mediterranean salad. A Juvenate Skincare Clinic help you love the skin you’re in! Visit www.
and serene surroundings.
great breakfast is the Eggs Bennett: rejuvenateskincare.net or call 650-261-0500.
freshly made Hollandaise sauce over Retail:
two poached eggs with smoked ham
on whole-wheat English muffins. This is truly a very comfortable, laid-back, Lulu’s – 846 Main St. –Owner Nancy Radcliffe has taken 25 years of design
warm and friendly place to enjoy a meal.” experience to create a collection of cards and gifts intermingled with eclectic
antique pieces, all affordably priced! You’ll find everything from baby gifts
Encore Performance Catering – 2992 Spring St. – Owner Dave Hyman’s and whimsical candles to perfect hostess gifts.
menu goes on for eight pages of mouthwatering suggestions for everything
from continental breakfasts to appetizers and formal dinners, and he is quick St. Regal Jewelers – 850 Main St. – “This is a great jeweler! Phil, the owner,
to offer additional possibilities to fit any occasion. Having a strong sense of is amazing. He crafted a ring on time and on budget. He has an incredible
community, he participates in many local events and contributes leftovers eye for detail. I can’t say enough. I would never go anywhere else.”
to St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room. Hyman is also proud of the fact that Home Improvements:
his business products are nearly 100 percent recyclable. Need a caterer? Call
Dave at 650-365-3731. Lewis Carpet Cleaners – 1.800.23.LEWIS – Founded in 1985, Lewis Carpet
Cleaners has grown from one small, portable machine to an office/warehouse
Little India – 917 Main St. – This stylish Indian restaurant features a of six employees and five working vans. The Lewis family works and lives in
reasonably priced all-you-can-eat buffet for both lunch and dinner, to dine Redwood City and has truly made this town their home. They are committed
in or take out. The home-style food is mainly from the northwest region to the vision and success of our community, devoting their time, effort,
of India, though items from other regions of India are also featured. Senior energy and services. Ask about their Spectrum special: Get 100 square feet
citizens receive $1 off and children under 12 dine at half price. Bring your of carpet cleaned for absolutely nothing. Call today and make your house or
appetite, because you will want to try everything! living space luxurious for the New Year!
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant – 2098 Broadway – “Their chips and
salsa are great, and their agua fresca selections are usually really good. Their
taco salads are so ginormous and tasty. But the true standout is the huevos
rancheros. Words can’t do it justice. Huevos en fuego. It’s phenomenal!”
27.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
Finance : This Valentine’s Day, Give A Present With A Future
By David Amann
Special to The Spectrum
Any Valentine’s Day gift is thoughtful. Still, most presents have fairly short By making a donation to one of these groups in your valentine’s name, you
shelf lives — flowers fade, chocolates get eaten and those little candy hearts can add a special meaning to this Valentine’s Day. At the same time, you’ll
that say “Be Mine” get stale. This year, why not give your special valentine a be giving yourself a little valentine, because you may be able to claim a tax
gift that keeps on giving for years to come? deduction for your charitable gift.
Specifically, consider making a financial gift. Here are a few possibilities: Review your estate plans. All right, it doesn’t sound all that romantic, but
if your sweetheart is also your spouse, you’ll certainly be looking out for his
Give stocks. You might want to give shares of stock in a company that makes or her best interests when you review your estate plans. If you were to die
products favored by your loved one. As an alternative to buying stocks, you without a will, for example, you would cause considerable anguish to your
could give some shares of your own. You’ll need to know what you originally survivors. And in many cases, a simple will isn’t enough — you may need to
paid for the stock (its tax basis), how long you’ve held it and its fair market establish a living trust or other estate-planning tool. You’ll also want to go
value at the date of the gift. The recipient will need this information to through your financial assets — including your IRA, 401(k), annuities and
determine gains or losses when he or she sells the stock. (You’ll also need to life insurance contracts — to make sure your beneficiary designations are
determine if you have to pay gift taxes. You can give up to $12,000 per year, still accurate. Beneficiary designations supersede whatever instructions may
free of gift taxes, to as many people as you want.) be in your will, so it’s essential that you update your beneficiaries whenever
your family situation changes. It’s not uncommon for assets to go to the
Contribute to an IRA. The IRA contribution limit for 2008 is $5,000. “wrong” beneficiaries (e.g., spouses from earlier marriages) or to bypass
Investors who are 50 or older can also make a “catch-up” contribution of an children born after the initial beneficiary designation was made.
additional $1,000. So, if your valentine hasn’t fully funded his or her IRA
for this year, you can help. Because of their tax advantages, IRAs are great By making any of these gifts, you’ll show your loved one that you really care
retirement-savings vehicles. (Traditional IRAs have the potential to grow tax- — and the results of your generosity will be felt long after Valentine’s Day is over.
deferred; Roth IRAs potentially grow tax-free, provided the investor has had
the account for at least five years and is 59½ or older.) Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners
and cannot offer tax or legal advice. You should consult with a competent tax
Make a charitable gift in your valentine’s name. Your loved one, like most specialist or attorney for professional advice on your specific situation.
people, probably supports a variety of social and charitable organizations.
587 Canyon Road (650) 369-1646
Redwood City www.canyoninn.com
Est. 1973
Head to the Hills - Emerald Hills
Hamburgers voted best by Sequoia high School Baseball Team
Try our Hacksaw and Guacamole Burgers!
Lunches/Patio Hamburgers & Sandwiches
Catering/BBQ Soups & Salads
Patio Area Available For Daily Homemade Specials
Kids Birthday Parties
/Team Parties/ Adults Sunday BBQ
We connect you
10
Now celebrating to the world!
our 34th year Wireless Internet
of business! Service available
% Discount with this ad NOW!
www.TheSpectrumMagazine.net
Handyman Hints : Mother Nature vs. Your House
By August Murphy
Special to The Spectrum
It’s the middle of winter and Mother Nature has already won many battles • Replace any cracked window panes. If you end up replacing the entire
against fences, gutters and caulking. With the addition of heavy winds, window, be sure to prime and paint exposed wood.
rainwater has been pushed into areas that normally don’t see moisture.
• Check all fence posts near the bottom to see if “mushy” and dry-rotted.
Most houses are built to allow water to run down the side of a house. But If the fence is unstable, consider replacing the rotten posts. If you can’t
strong winds can push water up, sideways and beyond. I’ve heard many fix it right away, brace it before the next storm.
a complaint that “my house has leaks now that it never had before” due
primarily to the heavy winds. • If paint is peeling, consider repainting.
What to do? Paint takes a lot of abuse from the sun and elements. Repaint before you
say to yourself, “I should have painted last year.” By then it may be too late.
Several things to consider for winterizing your home: When you can see exterior paint start to peel or oxidize, it will cost you more
to paint your home than if you had taken preventive action.
• Caulk around all sides of windows, even below. Inspect exterior for
crevice cracks, any loose or decaying boards, loose bricks or hairline We all think we can save a lot of money if we “do it ourselves.” And even if
cracks. If you see exposed entry points around pipes, seal them. Check you are handy around the house, there may be some jobs you just shouldn’t
flashing to ensure water cannot enter the home. Caulk any gaps you see do. Consider hiring a professional such as Mr. Handyman.
under the eaves.
Preventing water damage is far cheaper than repairing water damage.
• Replace worn roof shingles or tiles.
Don’t delay — putting off small problems now can lead to serious structural
• Clean out the gutters and spray water down the downspouts to clear damage later.
away debris.
• Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters and extensions on the
downspouts to direct water away from the home.
Senior Activities
The Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., provides the Love in the Air Dinner Dance
following activities that are open to the public during February. Thursday, Feb. 14, 6–9 p.m.
Enjoy a wonderful evening complete with a divine meal and dancing with
The Time to Prepare for Disaster Is NOW! the Bob Saul Orchestra. A great place to meet new people, dance and enjoy
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1–2 p.m. the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Reserve your tickets by calling 650-780-7259.
The Bay Area is due for a large natural disaster within the coming years, and Transportation available. $15 per person.
there is no greater need for emergency planning than among special needs
communities, including our seniors and individuals with disabilities. Free Holiday Closure
presentations include: Monday, Feb. 18
Veterans Memorial Senior Center will be closed for Presidents Day.
• Setting up an emergency support team and emergency plan in case
of disaster To learn more about the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, call 780-7270.
• Completing a personal ability self-assessment list Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
• Creating carry-on-you, home, bedside and grab-and-go emergency provides recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests, and
supplies supplies building and custodial services for city buildings. Redwood City
• Providing forms and explanations to assist in this process Parks also operates the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and the Fair Oaks
Community Center, providing social, educational and cultural activities, as
Those attending the presentation will receive a free emergency kit. well as information, referral and counseling services to persons living in
Redwood City and neighboring communities. Redwood City Parks is more
Senior Affairs Commission Meeting than you think! Its Web site is located at www.redwoodcity.org/parks.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
The City of Redwood City Senior Affairs Commission is holding its Feb.
14 meeting at the Fair Oaks Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Road.
The objectives of the Senior Affairs Commission are to encourage, foster,
facilitate, establish and maintain programs for the enhancement of all matters
relating to the social, economic and personal well-being of the city’s senior
population. The public is invited to attend.
2.TheSpectrum.JAN.08
A Minute With Paula Uccelli
Paula Uccelli was born in San Jose and moved to Redwood City in 1952. She is a
graduate of Sequoia High School (class of 1960). She met Pete Uccelli during former San
Mateo County Sheriff Earl Whitmore’s campaign for Congress. Pete and Paula dated for
several years and married in 1986.
Paula is the owner of Pete’s Harbor. Among her many community activities, she is a
founder of the Sequoia Awards and the Peter and Paula Uccelli Foundation, an honorary
director on the Sequoia Hospital Foundation board, and a member of the board of
Redwood City International.
Paula has also received many awards, including the Chamber of Commerce’s Athena
Award and Redwood City Citizen of the Year, and is in the San Mateo County Women’s
Hall of Fame.
Who are your heroes in real life? What words or phrases do you most overuse?
I admire people that face adversity and pull Life changes in a split second.
themselves up and improve their lives. If you could choose what to come back as, what
Favorite song? would it be?
“Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. I am happy with myself. Would not want to be
The Sequoia Awards are in March. How much
anyone else.
will be given in scholarships? Favorite television show?
$130,000. “Dancing With the Stars.” What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I don’t think that anything is perfect.
Are you happy to see the Peninsula Park project What is your most treasured possession?
heading for approval? Family and friends. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Yes! They are wonderful neighbors. Working with young people, seeing how they
What talent would you most like to have? grow and pass on to others.
One word to describe your life right now? To play the piano.
Joyful. What is your greatest regret?
Something no one knows about you? I don’t think of it or waste time with regrets.
What historical figure do you most identify with? I am a frustrated singer and dancer.
I don’t. Don’t feel I am worthy enough. What is your motto?
If you could change one thing about yourself, The future is with our youth.
What living person do you most admire? what would it be?
People that volunteer and give back to the Spend more time with the people I love. What or who is the love of your life?
community. Pete Uccelli, of course!
We all agree: Measure J
is an investment in student success
ElEctEd StatE OfficialS Olivia Martinez Jim Hartnett Ron & Linda Gordon
and lEgiSlatOrS Lorraine Rumley Diane Howard Gail Greely
Sally Stewart Jeff Ira Bob Grubb
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo Barbara Pierce Ed Huber
State Senator Joe Simitian San Mateo County Superintendents
Brent Britschgi, (former) Noreen Huey
Assemblyman Ira Ruskin Anne Campbell, Portola Valley
John King
State Superintendent of Schools Jack Elementary School District Redwood City
Pat Krpan
O’Connell Jan Christensen, Redwood City Elementary School Board
Eva Lagunas
Elementary School District Maria Diaz-Slocum
Donna Losey
cOunty OfficE HOldErS Patrick Gemma, Sequoia Alisa Green MacAvoy
Morgan Marchbanks
High School District Shelly Masur
Mark Church, County Supervisor Lori McBride
Eric Hartwig, Las Lomitas Dennis P. McBride
Rose Jacobs Gibson, County Suzanne McElwee
Elementary School District Craig Baker (former)
Supervisor Scott Morton
Steve Mitrovich, San Carlos Lorianna Kastrop (former)
Jerry Hill, County Supervisor Anne Palu
Elementary School District
Adrienne J. Tissier, County Supervisor Community Members Julia Pang
Emerita Orta-Camilleri,
Don Horsley, former County Sheriff John & Diane Agate Mike Radoye
Belmont Redwood Shores
Nancy Arbuckle Ana Ramirez
cOunty EducatiOnal Elementary School District
Bernadette Serrano
Blanca Avila
lEadErSHip Ken Ranella, Menlo Park City
Judy & David Sloan
Elementary School District Tina Basler
San Mateo College Board Kathy Bassett Mary & Steve Webb
Helen Hausman grOupS & OrganizatiOnS Keith Bautista Charleen White
Richard Holober Marshall Burgamy Janet Wilkerson
Carlmont Academic Foundation Kathy Zmay
David Mandelkern Jim & Nice Byrnes
Carlmont PTSA
Patricia Miljanich Lynn Carteris
Foundation for the Future,
Karen Schwarz Teri Chin
Menlo-Atherton High School
Learn
Thomas Mohr, President, Kathy Christensen
Menlo-Atherton PTSA
Cañada College Linda Common
Sequoia District Teachers Association
Cedric Crocker
San Mateo County Sequoia High School PTSA
more about
Soco Davenport
Board of Education Sequoia Sports Boosters
Darcy Diaz
Jim Cannon Woodside High School Foundation
Agustin Duran
Rod Hsiao Woodside High School PTSA
Measure J at
Nancy & Karl Ehat
Ted Lempert Frank & Wendy Enriquez
Guillermo Morantes
rEdwOOd city
Dee Eva
City Council Lowry Fenton
Sequoia Union High School District
Alicia Aguirre Miguel Flores
Board of Education
www.CommunityforSequoia.org
Ian Bain Sean Foote
Don Gibson
Rosanne Foust, Mayor
Gordon Lewin
Paid for by the Community for Sequoia Union High School District/Yes on Measure J ID#1295085
Measjure J_RedwoodCity AD.indd 1 1/22/08 5:57:05 PM
So much more than
tires since 1957...
We offer much more than quality tires at fair prices.
Our ASE certified technicians also perform:
• Oil Changes
• Brake Services
• Smog Test, Inspection, and Certification
We are a Gold Shield Station
• Scheduled Maintenance (30k, 60k, 90k)
...and other mechanical work
Plus we offer exceptional personalized service and we
guarantee the lowest total package tire price for all our
products. Call or visit today to see why we’ve been an
automotive services leader in the Bay Area for 50 years.
Redwood General Tire
650-369-0351 • www.RedwoodGeneral.com
1630 Broadway, Redwood City
Refreshed...
Renewed...
Rejuvenated.
Actual Patients
See our CBS Eye On The Bay segment and
PBS Special @ www.rejuvenateskincare.net
What’s new? Body by Thermage®! Thermage® is a
safe and effective procedure that tightens and
Before contours loose skin in all areas of the body, including
tummy, thighs, knees, arms and hands. Restore
youthful appearance in a matter of an hour, with no
down time or recovery! Thermage® is also used for
the face, eyes and neck.
After Thermage® – Top 5% Treatment Center
Restylane®/Perlane® Training Center – Platinum Level
Botox™ Training Center
Re: Juvenate Skincare Clinic is a full service, Linda S. Moore, R.N.,
non-surgical rejuvenation center offering: Clinical Director
®
Restylane Trainer
Before Botox™, Fillers, Skin Tightening by Thermage®, and Contouring
by Thermage®, Laser Hair and Vein Removal, Laser Skin Sherna Madan, M.D.,
Resurfacing, Brown Spot Treatments, Medical Microdermabrasion, Medical Director
Medical Peels and Leg Vein Sclerotherapy. We also offer medical
RE: JUVENATE, INC
skincare products including SkinCeuticals, Remergent, CosMedix, 805 Veterans Blvd.,
La Roche-Posay and DNA Health Institute. Suite 140
Redwood City, CA 94063
After
650.261.0500
www.rejuvenateskincare.net