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Wind November 2010 Terra Linda t h e m a g a z i n e o f t h e s a n t a m a r g a r i t a n e i g h b o r h o o d Terra Linda High School’s Run for the Blue and Gold. A benefit for all athletic programs a s s o c i a t i o n 2 Terra Linda Wind November New Spas Starting at $2600.00 Refurbished Spas Starting at $1000.00 SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION MOVING • COVERS We sell all Top Brands Refurbished 415-499-1313 101 Roblar Drive Unit C Novato, CA www.spawarrior.com Residential Commercial Janitorial Services 30% OFF FIRST CLEANING ( a m o u n t ove r $ 1 5 0 , n e w c l i e n t s o n ly) 415-368-2984 w w w.greenbeecleaning.co m L i ce n s e d I n s u re d B o n d e d November Terra Linda Wind 3 C O M M U N I T Y C O N TA C T S 211 Easy-to-remember telephone number that helps connect people in need with the community resources and volunteer opportunities. 911 Emergency 485-3000 Non-emergency police 485-3307 Non-emergency fire and rescue 499-7250 Non-emergency County Sheriff 492-3700 Dixie School District 492-3100 Terra Linda High School 485-3033 Abandoned Vehicles 485-3365 Building Inspect./permits 485-3051 Business License 456-3036 Center Point Liason 800-422-4453 Child Abuse Hotline 485-3080 City Attorney 485-3066 City Clerk 485-3070 City Manager 485-3085 City Planning Department 485-3000 City of SR Police 458-5038 Code Enforcement 459-5333 Comcast 485-3333 Community Center 485-3085 Community Development 800-799-7233 Domestic Violence Hotline 459-5500 Earthquake Supply Center 458-5002 Emergency Operations Coordinator 485-3304 Fire Chief 485-5326 Grafitti Hotline 925-7000 Marin General Hospital 883-8600 Marin Independent Journal 453-1404 Marin Recycling 456-2601 Marin Sanitary Service 499-7250 Marin County Sheriff 499-6717 Marin County Fire Dept. 945-1455 MMWD 945-1500 MMWD Emergency 458-5333 Parking issues 800-743-5000 PG&E www.n2pub.com ™ © 2010 Neighborhood Networks Publishing, Inc. AREA DIRECTOR Curt Rodby [email protected] LOCAL EDITOR Carolyn Lenert, SMNA Board President EDITOR Becky Clapper CREATIVE TEAM Christie Joyce Robb Hotchkiss Erich Nickens Alex Chioini Krista DeWitt For advertising Curt Rodby 415.215.5409 please contact [email protected] B O A R D I N F O R M AT I O N Santa Margarita Neighborhood Post Office Box 6449 • San Rafael, CA 94903 We are a member of the North San Rafael Coalition of Residents. We meet the third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 pm at 620 Del Ganado Road, Room 6. Christ Presbyterian Church, San Rafael, CA 94903. The upcoming deadlines are 11/18 for the December/JANUARY issue and 12/13 for the January/FEBRUARY issue. The Terra Linda Wind is always archived online at www.smna-online.com blog site http://smna-online.blogspot.com Carolyn Lenert President [email protected] David Brown Director [email protected] Greg Knell Immediate Past President, Director [email protected] Art Duffy Director [email protected] Sandy and Bill Mixsell Co-Vice Presidents [email protected] Jack Wilkinson Director [email protected] Barbara George Secretary [email protected] Antonio J. Paez Director [email protected] Margaret Johnston Treasurer [email protected] Pete Martin Membership Chair and Director [email protected] 485-3355 Potholes 485-3323 Public Library 485-3355 Public Works 485-3385 Public Works Emergency 454-4163 San Rafael Chamber 472-1734 Sewer Service Board Members/Officers Substance Abuse Hotline Greg Orelind, Webmaster Directors Emeritus: Eric Bancrofit (dec.) Charlotte Gurin (dec.); Goldie Magee 800-662-4357 485-3034 Traffic unit DISCLAIMER: The paid advertisements contained within the Terra Linda Wind are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the Santa Margarita Homeowners Association. Therefore, neither of these groups may not be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. Santa Margarita Neighborhood Association is an informal association of homeowners, renters, businesses, churches, and schools dedicated to the health, safety and beauty of our neighborhood, on the north side of Freitas Parkway, from Las Gallinas to Butternut. Articles in this newsletter represent the opinions and ideas of the authors, and may not reflect the views of SMNA or its board. While this newsletter aims to best represent information that is useful to the community, please note that SMNA reserves the right to edit submissions for both accuracy and clarity. Note: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that may be used in this publication. 4 NeighborhoodSponsors index OF NEIGHBORHOOD SPONSORS: APPLIANCE SALES AND SERVICE Martin & Harris Appliance Appliances Paul Berry 415454 2021 www.martin-harris.com ASSISTED LIVING Drake Terrace 415 491 1935 www.kiscoseniorliving.com AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR MSI Marin Sports & Imports 415 453 1262 www.msiautomotive.com ATTORNEY AT LAW Antonio L Cortes 415 256 1911 www.lawyers.com/corteslaw BANKS Sponsorship Opportunities Available BATTERIES Batteries Plus 415 455 9221 www.batteriesplus.com BEAUTY PRODUCTS Mary Kay Cosmetics/Haven O’Halloran 415 382 6503 [email protected] Terra Linda Wind November This section was created to give you easier access when searching for a neighborhood vendor to hire. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the businesses sponsoring the Terra Linda Wind. These businesses are proud to partner with the Santa Margarita Neighborhood Association to make this newsletter possible and FREE for residents. Please support these businesses and thank them for supporting Terra Linda Wind. BEAUTY SALONS Mahin Beauty Salon 415 472 5256 621 Del Ganado Road COMPUTER SERVICS/REPAIR ITINTEL (Terra Linda) 415 499 9000 www.itintell.net Renaissance House of Beauty 415 453 0225 www.renaissancesalon.com CONCRETE SPECIALISTS AAA-1 Concrete Polishing 800 750 0187 www.concrete-facelift.com CARPETS & FLOORING Mertel Carpets 415 479 2180 www.mertelcarpets.com CONTRACTOR, GENERAL Pagan Construction 415 378 4453 www.pagan-construction.com CARPET CLEANING Atlas Window and Carpet Cleaning 415 256 8321 www.iloveatlas.com COUNTERTOPS/TILE Miconi Tile & Associates 415 482 8483 www.miconi.com Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning Richard Palermo 415 226 1114 www.heavensbest.com CREDIT UNIONS Hamilton Federal Credit Union 415 883 5955 www.hamiltonFCH.com CHIROPRACTIC Sponsorship Available DAY CARE SERVICES French Daycare 415 499 8152 1059 Las Pavadas Avenue CLEANING/MAID SERVICES Green Bee Cleaning Service 415 368 2984 www.greenbeecleaning.com COFFEE HOUSES Peet’s Coffee 415 526 0550 5800 Northgate Mall DENTISTRY North Marin Dental 630 Freitas Parkway (near Scotty’s) www.northmarindental.com 415 479 1273 EDUCATION/PRIVATE SCHOOLS Marin Waldorf School 415 479 8190 www.marinwaldorf.org The Marin School 415 3399336 www.themarinschool.org ELECTRCIAN Sponsorship Available FARMERS MARKET Marin Farmers Market 415 472 6100 www.marinfarmersmarkets.org FINANCIAL SERVICES Hamilton Federal Credit Union 415 883 5955 www.hamilton.FCU.com FIREPLACE INSERTS/STOVES/ GAS LOGS Hearth & Home of Marin 415 479 BURN (2876) www.hearthandhomeofmarin. com FLOORING Mertel Carpets 4154792180 www.mertelcarpets.com GARAGE ORGANIZERS/ STORAGE Garage Busters 877 722 55676 www.garagebustersinc.com NeighborhoodSponsors November Terra Linda Wind GARDENING Moliver Landscape 415 250 8464 www.moliverlandscape.com GOLF COURSES/DRIVING RANGE/INSTRUCTION McInnis Golf Park Center 415 492 1800 www.mcinnisparkgolfcenter.com GROUT CLEANING The Grout Guys 800 558 2912 www.thegroutguys.com HAIR SALON Renaissance House of Beauty 415 453 0225 www.renaissancesalon.com HEALTHCARE PRIMA Medical Group Terra Linda Health Plaza 415 492 3333 www.primamedgroup.com Novato Community Hospital 415 209 1300 www.novatocommunity. sutterhealth.org HEATING VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING Peter Levi Plumbing 415 454 7771 www.peterleviplumbing.com HOME CARE SERVICES Health Care Connection Nancy Mack, RN, PHN 415 457 2256 www.healthcareconnectionllc. com HOTELS/BED & BREAKFAST East Brother Lighthouse 510 233 2385 Ebls.org INSURANCE SERVICES Minto & Wilke Insurance, Since 1917 415 453 0610 www.mintowilke.com Farmers Insurance Ryan Reyes 415 830 9911 [email protected] KITCHEN REMODELING Sponsorship Available LANDSCAPING/OUTDOOR Febronios Tree Service 415 479 1138 [email protected] Moliver Landscape 415 250 8464 www.moliverlandscape.com PHOTOGRAPHY Norm Levin, Natural Portraits 415 499 1403 [email protected] REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIRS Pagan Construction 415 457 4170 Ken Smith Photography 415 485 5095 ken@kensmithphotography. com RESTAURANTS Extreme Pizza 415 454 6111 www.extremepizza.com PIZZA (delivery) Extreme Pizza 415 454 6111 www.extremepizza.com McInnis Golf Park Restaurant 415 491 5990 www.mcinnisgolfparkcenter.com Round Table Pizza 415 472 3232 186 Northgate one Tomatina Northgate Mall www.tamatina.com MORTGAGE Hamilton Federal Credit Union 415 883 5955 www.hamilton.FCU.com POOL SERVICES Herbs Pool Service 415 479 4949 www.herbspoolservice.com MUSIC/PIANO LESSONS The Piano Studio Corte Madera & San Rafael 415 924 9200 www.thepianostudioca.com PLUMBING/ HEATING SERVICES Peter Levi Plumbinginc.com 415 454 7771 www.peterleviplumbingic.com NURSERIES/Plants Sloat Garden Centers 415 453 3977 www.sloatgardens.com Bragg Plumbing & Heating 415 499 1103 www.braggplumbing.com PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES Health Care Connection Nancy Mack 415 457 2256 www.healthcareconnectionllc. com 5 Gene Burch Plumbing Heating and Air 415 479 2044 www.gpplumbing.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES LVP MARIN Catherine Munson 415 883 4063 [email protected] Lococo’s Italian Pizzaria 631 Del Ganado 415 472 3323 Ristorante La Toscana 415 492 9100 www.ristorantelatoscana.com OM South Indian Cuisine 415 458 1779 www.omcuisine.com Tomatina Northgate Mall 415 479 3200 www.tomatina.com Round Table Pizza 415 472 3232 186 Northgate One RETIREMENT LIVING/ Senior Care Drake Terrace 415 491 1935 www.kiscoseniorliving.com SCHOOLS (Private) The Marin School 415 3399336 www.themarinschool.org Marin Waldorf School 415 479 8190 www.marinwaldorf.org 6 NeighborhoodSponsors SCREEN DOORS & WINDOW Phantom Screens 415 328 4613 www.Phantomscreens.com The Screen Machine 415 382 3338 www.goscreenmachine.com SHOPPING MALLS/CENTERS The Mall at Northgate 415 479 5956 www.shopatnorthgate.com SPA SALES AND SERVICE Spa Warrior 415 499 1313 Donn Krawetz www.spawarrior.com TAX PREPARATION DeMartini & Associates 416 479 0960 [email protected] TILES AND GROUT CLEANING The Grout Guys 800 558 2912 www.thegroutguys.com TILE Sales, Installers Miconi Tile & Associates 415 482 8453 www.miconi.com TRAVEL/VACATIONS BA Travel 415 460 1964 [email protected] Dimensions in Travel 415 883 3245 www.dimensionsintravel.com TREE SERVICES Febronios Tree Service 415 479 1138 [email protected] WINDOW CLEANING Atlas Window and Carpet Cleaning 415 246 8321 www.iloveatlas.com WINDOW COVERINGS Trend Draperies 1405 4th Street 415 454 1189 YOGA STUDIOS/EXERCISE Sponsorship Available Terra Linda Wind November November Terra Linda Wind NeighborhoodNews About the Cover: Terra Linda High School’s Run for the Blue & Gold was held on a breezy August 28th, 2010 as a fundraiser benefitting all athletic programs. Winner of the 5K race, with a time of 17:28:69, was gold medal winner Jimmy Connolly. Photos courtesy of Suzanne Suskind, © 2010. 7 8 NeighborhoodNews News Terra Linda Wind November from the board Linda Dahl, director and general manager, County Parks and Open Space District Carolyn Lenert, SMNA Board President, Christopher Gray, San Rafael Fire Chief At the September 15, 2010 meeting of SMNA, Linda Dahl, the new director and general manager of the County Parks and Open Space District addressed our concerns about our wildlands. She started in her new position on June 14, 2010. She first joined the County of Marin last year as assistant director of the Community Development Agency after 18 years with the National Park Service, where she worked in over 20 parks, including some of the most beautiful places in the country. Most recently she was the chief of planning for Yosemite National Park. In South Florida’s 16 southernmost counties, she led the strategic plan effort to coordinate restoration of the historic Everglades ecosystem. In her civic life, she has served on many boards and commissions, including the Board of Directors Evergreen, Colorado, Park and Recreation District; Jefferson County, Colorado, Open Space Commission; and Clear Creek County, Colorado, Planning Commission. She was a founding (and 13 year) board member for the Mountain Area Land Trust, which serves three counties in Colorado’s central Front Range Mountains. She lives on the edge of beautiful Ignacio Valley Preserve in Novato, where she hikes every day with her dogs. We also heard from Fire Chief Christopher Gray regarding the upcoming ballot measure for the Paramedic Tax renewal, Measure I. The evening concluded with a brilliant short documentary film from The Bay Institute’s Laurette Rodgers regarding the remarkable work of STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring A Watershed) in local watershed projects. The directors of SMNA have voted to donate $100 to this worthy effort. If you are planning your end-of-year donations, consider learning more at http://www.bay.org/contribute. Next Month, October 20th, SMNA meeting will feature neighbor Sue Beittel of the Commission on Aging and SENIOR ACCESS, which offers a therapeutic activity-based program for older adults with memory loss. They provide a safe, comfortable environment that uses creativity and intellectual stimulation to engage and encourage participants, creating a community of peers. Trust and acceptance build a relaxing setting to explore new things, feelings and memories. Six youth write for Terra Linda Wind. This year, in addition to our teen intern photographer, Chase Sambell, we have five new interns from Terra Linda High School and one contributor from Miller Creek Middle School! If space does not permit all contributions, they will be posted on our blog at: http://smna-online. blogspot.com. Check out their fine work in this issue and online to stay in touch with modern teens and Terra Linda High School, which is enjoying its 50th anniversary year. NeighborhoodNews November Terra Linda Wind 9 president’s Letter... Carolyn Lenert, Board President The current economic crisis has proven to be more than a challenge to our wallets; it has tested our faith in personal effectiveness and our optimism for the future. But this depression has met its match in Marin, where a spirit of fierce independence has always thrived. Here the bad economy has a silver lining: it has reinvigorated and mobilized the community of do-ityourself suburbanists. laboration and creativity that we are exploring to improve our lives. You are hereby invited to DIY and do it in collaboration with the city! There are DIY markets providing new collaborative business models and localism; the better streets movement is working to breathe new life into the city’s public realm; new suburban gardens bring the restorative power of nature back into the realm of the man-made; and a new commitment to public art sees it not just as an aesthetic backdrop, but as a way to understand our environment/human interface. 1.We are surrounded by permanent Open Space. 2.It’s cool at night. 3.I can let my dogs off leash on designated trails/roads. 4.It’s warmer here than San Francisco. 5.Our neighborhood had great diversity and amazing people! Together these projects reveal the ways in which small or finite efforts can blossom into larger-scale, ongoing transformations. One replanted street median might become a swath of green across a neighborhood, one online instigator might catalyze a network of social evolutionaries; one eccentric performance art event might ignite a rash of imitators and inspire new ways of activating our public spaces. DIY suburbanism also signifies a porous---and more productive---relationship between grassroots activities and local government. Citizens and city officials can work together, and toward common goals. This is the domain of possibility, col- P.S. I am compiling a list of 57 Things to Like About Santa Margarita Neighborhood. Please send me your additions at [email protected]. POETRY “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” ---Marcel Proust, French novelist (1871 - 1922) “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ---Melodie Beattie 10 NeighborhoodNews Terra Linda Wind November FALLVEGETABLES Farmers Market, Marin Civic Center Home grown Balakian Farm at Farmers Market Winter Squash and Pumpkins “For pottage and puddings and custards and pies, Our pumpkins and parsnips are common supplies, We have pumpkins at morning and pumpkins at noon, If it were not for pumpkins we should be undoon.” Pilgrim verse, circa 1633 Winter squashes abound in our farmers markets this time of year. While called “winter” they actually grow during the summer months but are harvested later than “summer” varieties peaking from late September through mid-November. The photos show a few big ones growing in our local community garden on Nova Albion. These American natives come in a variety of shapes and colors with names such as acorn, sweet dumpling, butternut, calabaza, delicata, Hubbard, and spaghetti. Kabocha or Japanese pumpkin, which has been described as a pumpkin crossed with a sweet potato, are growing in popularity. Squash are so lovely as decorations this time of year it’s hard to eat them. Fortunately they keep for a long time so you can gaze for awhile and then feast. If the squash is intact with no cuts or nicks, it should last for months without refrigeration. The difference between winter squash and pumpkins is more culinary than botanical; winter squash have a finer texture and milder flavor, pumpkins have a somewhat coarse, stronger flavor and are generally orange in color. November Terra Linda Wind NeighborhoodNews 11 Here are a couple of interesting recipes. Winter Squash Gratin Tagliolini con la Zucca Pumpkin Pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1 bay leaf salt 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped sugar, if necessary Pepper 1 butternut winter squash, weighing 2 1/2 to 3 pounds 4 ounces Fontina or Gruyere cheese, sliced Freshly chopped parsley 1 pound fresh pasta or less of dried (she calls for tagliolini, I used whole wheat thin spaghetti) 3-pound piece of pumpkin (Or about 1 butternut squash? 1 sugarpie pumpkin? I used a whole mess of yummy puree I’d made from a butternut squash) 4 Tablespoons butter (I used olive oil, butter would likely be divine here) 1 leek (I used 2 leeks) well chopped 1 stick celery well chopped chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste Grated nutmeg to taste 2/3 cup heavy cream (I used whole milk) 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat the olive oil and add the onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaf and a little salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft; then add the wine and let it reduce by half. Add the cayenne or paprika and the tomatoes. Cook slowly for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick. Taste, add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are tart, and season with the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Melt half the butter and add the chopped leek and celery. Peel the pumpkin (or butternut!) and remove seeds and any stringy fibers. (None in these puppies, don’t worry.) Cut the pumpkin into thin slices. (Or skip the peeling/cutting and roast and puree the whole thing like I did.) Add pumpkin in slices or as a puree to leek and celery and stir for a few minutes. Add a little stock and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the pumpkin slices are cooked through. Or cook for a shorter while if using the puree. Add more stock from time to time if necessary to keep moist. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper and nutmeg to taste. Process in a food processor (I used my stick blender!). Return to the pan to keep warm. Cook the pasta according to directions, and avoid overcooking. Fresh pasta will only need a few minutes, so add the cream to the sauce as soon as you have thrown the pasta into the boiling water. Adapted from The Greens Cookbook by D. Madison and E. Brown While the tomatoes are cooking, prepare the squash. Cut it open, scoop out the seeds and strings, and then, with the flat cut surface resting on the counter, shave off the skin. The butternut can easily be peeled with a vegetable peeler before it is cut in half. Another method is to cut the squash into pieces and then remove the skin from each piece. This takes more time, but you may find it easier. Slice the peeled squash into large pieces about three inches long and one-quarter inch thick. Heat enough oil to generously coat the bottom of a large skillet, and fry the squash on both sides so that it is browned and just tender. Remove it to some toweling to drain; then season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. To form the gratin, put a few spoonfuls of the tomato sauce on the bottom of individual gratin dishes, or use it all to cover the bottom of one large dish. Lay the squash on top in overlapping layers with slices of the cheese interspersed between the layers. Bake until the cheese is melted and the gratin is hot, about 15 minutes, and serve with the fresh parsley scattered over the surface. Adapted from the Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces by Diane Seed Drain the pasta and place in a heated dish. Stir in the freshly grated cheese and then the pumpkin sauce. Mix well, add the rest of the butter, and serve at once. 12 Terra Linda Wind November NeighborhoodNews November Terra Linda Wind 13 Precious Animals among us by Barbara George The creatures in these photos are a few of the many with whom we share our neighborhood of Terra Linda – crows feasting on sunflower seeds in the community garden, curious fawns watching me from the open space behind my home, a spider whose industry created a lovely web in my garden, and a morning dove on my neighbor’s fence. A favorite passage by Elizabeth Roberts states “There is a profound and inescapable need for animals among all people, for while animals have inhabited a world without people, we have never lived without the companionship, example, and practical help of animals.” How lonely our neighborhood would be without the wild creatures that live among us. $6.99 plus tax MONDAY - FRIDAY 11:30am - 1:30pm © 2010 Round Table Franchise Corporation. All rights reserved. Terra Linda 186 Northgate One 415-472-3232 Banquet Rooms with TV’s Available At These Locations: Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Novato ® Monday-Friday 11:30am to 1pm Buy One Lunch Buffet and get the Other Lunch Buffet FREE 14 NeighborhoodNews Neighbors enjoy a wonderful lunch Terra Linda Wind November Review R ES I D EN T R ES TAU R AN T Panama Hotel When I was invited to dine at the Panama Hotel, I felt privileged to have been given the task of writing about this historic neighborhood gem. Tucked away in San Rafael’s charming Victorian neighborhood of Gerstle Park, locals and travelers alike have been coming here since the 1920s when it was known as Maria’s Pueblo. Historic photos and ceramics decorate the walls, giving diners a glimpse of this restaurant’s rich history. Playful straw hats adorn the patio paying homage to bohemian couple, Richard and Mimi, who renamed the establishment the Panama Hotel back in the 1970’s. As the SMNA Social Committee gathered one summer afternoon in the outdoor garden, morning freshness was still in the air and the sun was bright in all of its glory. Large round paper lanterns danced to intermittent breezes casting whimsical shadows on the outdoor umbrella above us. Naomi Finerman, the restaurant manager, greeted us with her By Rosanna Der genuine cheerfulness and offered all of the ladies pashimas to keep snug in the cool shade as well as hats to individuals who were sitting in the sun. After Ben, our server, took our drink orders, I had a moment to soak in the lush surroundings of colorful flowers, wispy jasmine, tropical palms and potted plants that decorated the outdoor brick courtyard. I contemplated on how this setting would be the perfect backdrop for my next party, preemptively planning for any number of events that I could think of, until I was rescued by Ben, who can came back to serve us warm rolls and a couple of appetizers. We started our meal off with the Tuscan toast platter and the ahi tuna ceviche. The centerpiece of the Tuscan platter was a whole bulb of roasted garlic surrounded by garlic toasts, goat cheese, olives and a Tuscan relish. The ceviche was ahi tuna, red onions, Serrano chili, golden cherry tomatoes and cilantro. It was served with tortilla chips, which gave a nice rounded flavor to the slightly sweet, lightly citrus dish. Both dishes were excellent for sharing and a nice way of getting our taste buds into motion. Fellow diner Antonio Paez gave me a taste of his order of Maria’s Pueblo tortilla soup, which he never fails to order when he dines here. After tasting it, I understood why. It was a rich menudolike broth filled with corn, avocado, cilantro and topped with tortilla strips and cojita cheese. And yes, I will probably order it the next time I visit. For my main course I selected the pork tenderloin panini sandwich served with salad and garnished with olives and peppercinis. The combination of pears, melted Brie and carmelized onion harmoniously brought out the sweetness and robustness of the pulled pork inside. This sandwich was enhanced by using grilled NeighborhoodNews November Terra Linda Wind 15 A comfortable patio area for dining Rosanna Der sourdough and flavored with a tarragonchive aioli. Other recommendations from the group include the fish tacos, the meatloaf sandwich, the Panama burger and the colcannon (traditional Irish potato cake). There was a consensus that the menu was so diverse that it was difficult to single out a selection. I was perfectly content with my meal at this point, but luckily Carolyn convinced me to share a butterscotch crème brûlée with her. The smooth, rich custard was served in an espresso-sized cup and served with ginger snap cookies, whipped cream and topped with a blueberry and mint leaf. One committee member fondly confessed to coming here just to enjoy one of their amazing desserts and a cocktail. The service we received was accommodating, comfortable and unrushed. The eclectic décor added a fun aspect to the overall ambiance and the food is made with care Warm and beautiful dining rooms and is a great value.Our group added that the atmosphere here is conducive to good moments and conversation. It is for the romantic in mind, special occasion or group gathering. I also learned there is a “Yappy Hour” held on the front porch from Tuesdays through Fridays. Dog owners are welcomed to bring their furry companions (though not required) and enjoy a special menu and $2 off a glass of wine (or 10% off a bottle). For those fond of music, you can hear live jazz, blues or flamenco on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Whatever your reason or coming out here, you can be sure to enjoy a delightful experience. Panama Hotel & Restaurant 4 Bayview Street, San Rafael http://www.panamahotel.com (415) 457-3993 Join The Panama Hotel and Restaurant on Facebook for specials and freebies. Hours 11:30am-2:30 pm Monday thru Friday; 5:30pm-9:30pm Tuesday thru Saturday BRUNCH 10:00am-2:00pm Sunday YAPPY HOUR 4:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday thru Friday Entertainment MUSIC: blues, flamenco, and jazz 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday Prices APPETIZERS $5-14, DINNER ENTREES $14-26 Rosanna Der is a Terra Linda resident who loves to eat. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, writing and spending time with her family. DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this section provided products and/or services free of charge in exchange for this review. 16 Terra Linda Wind November NeighborhoodNews November Terra Linda Wind 17 Forget About the Healthcare Reform Debate for the Moment! Should you have a living will specifying the kind of care you’d want at the end of life if you couldn’t speak for yourself ? Less than a third of American adults, and less than half of nursing-home patients, have done so. Many people don’t understand the options or the consequences, or they are baffled by the legalities, according to a report prepared for Congress last year by Rand Corp. Advance directives are as much for the living as for the dying. Without specific instructions, family members may have to decide whether you would want to be kept alive artificially, what level of disability you’d be willing to live with and how to let you die if you had no hope of recov- ery. Every state has its own versions and they are widely available online. The Caring Connections Web site of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has all 50 state forms available free at www.caringinfo.org/stateaddownload. The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 requires all health-care facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funds to ask patients if they have advance directives and make them available. But that often occurs during the admitting process when a serious discussion is difficult. “Five Wishes” is a less legalistic version that meets the legal requirements in 40 states. It’s available from www.agingwithdignity.org for $5 a copy: Wish 1: The person I want to make health care decisions for me when I can’t. Wish 2: The kind of medical treatment I want or don’t want. Wish 3: How comfortable I want to be. Wish 4: How I want people to treat me. Wish 5: What I want my loved ones to know. [Ed. note: Excerpted from wsj.com Health Journal by Linda Beck.] Homeowners • Auto • Business Health • Life insurance Personalized Professional Service Call for a complimentary Review of your coverage Tuesday - Thursday 4 - 9 pm Friday -Saturday 4 - 9:30 pm Sunday 4 - 9 pm tel: 415-453-0610 1235 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 www.mintowilkie.com 18 NeighborhoodNews Terra Linda Wind November Blue and Gold Run is a Winner! Terra Linda High School’s 4th Annual Run for the Blue and Gold drew an impressive 150 participants. The 10K record was broken in both the male and female divisions. Salvador Garcia of Los Banos was the first to cross the finish line for the 10K, lowering the men’s record to 35:52.03. Next to break a record was Liz Gottlieb of San Rafael, who finished in 38:55.02. Both record breakers received a $100.00 gift card to Northgate, along with a $100.00 cash bonus. The 5K pacesetters were Terra Linda High School’s own Jimmy Connolly (17:28.69), and Janet Rosen (20:50.31), who traveled all the way from Cloquet, Minnesota. In the Master’s Division, the 10K winners were Christopher Craig (39:36.80), and Christine Coffey-Puccini (51:21.94) both of Terra Linda. In addition to finishing first for the Master’s 10K, Christine also helped with morning registrations before racing to the starting line. Michael Holland of Novato (20:35.35) and Janet Rosen were the Master’s 5K champions. This event was the beginning of the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Terra Linda High School. In attendance was Robert Bunnell of Kentfield, from Terra Linda’s class of 1968. Robert won the prize for finishing first in the 10K in his age group, with a time of 53:34.11. Taylor Boyle, age 10 (5K, 24:38.08) and Devon Pool, age 11 (10K, 1.17:15.56) received gift certificates to Berry Twist Yogurt for being the youngest runners. The most senior participant was 81-year-old Richard Courvillion, who finished the 5K in 46:05.85. The Terra Linda Athletic Boosters would like to thank the following people for making this event possible: Lars Christensen, principal of Terra Linda High School; Steve Farbstein, TL athletic director; Rob De Martini, president of the TL Athletic Boosters; Brian Auger, events coordinator for the City of San Rafael; and Frank Ruona and Kees Tuinzing from the Tamalpa Runners. They would also like to thank the sponsors: T&B Sports, The Marin Running Company, Northgate Mall, Barton’s Bagels, Scotty’s Market, Hairplane, West End Cafe, and the Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Photos courtesy of Suzanne Suskind © 2010. 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The water from your home or business (toilet, shower, kitchen etc.) ends up in one of the most beautiful parts of our community, the San Francisco Bay. Please do your part to help protect public health and the environment by properly disposing waste items. Your drains are not a trash can. For more information please visit the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Website at www.lgvsd.org or call us at 415-4721734. North San Rafael Coalition of Residents Recycled Water Endorsed Recently, the North San Rafael Coalition of Residents gave its endorsement to the North Bay Water Reuse Authority (NBWRA) program. As you may already know, the NBWRA is a cooperative program in the North San Pablo Bay region that promotes sustainability and environmental enhancement by expanding the use of recycled water. The North San Pablo Bay regions of Sonoma, Marin and Napa Counties face longterm challenges in providing reliable water supplies. Some of the challenges include a changing climate, limits on local water supplies, increasing regulations, need for environmental restoration and groundwater overdraft. To help resolve these problems, five local agencies are working together as the North Bay Water Reuse Authority to put recycled water to its broadest and most beneficial use. The project has already undergone preliminary design and the environmental process is nearly complete. The project has received $1.25 million in federal grants and has received federal authorization to receive a total of about $25 million. The member agencies have approved moving forward with the Phase I local projects. Final engineering design will start shortly and construction of the first projects is expected to begin in 2011. To learn more about the program or to download the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement, please visit www.nbwra.org. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact them at 707-5471923 or by email at [email protected]. November Terra Linda Wind 21 San Rafael Tree Advisory Committee In May of 2008 the City Council appointed the Tree Advisory Committee to research and report on: -Partnering with MarinReleaf to purchase, install and temporarily maintain 50 new street trees. 4) A sustainable, dedicated funding stream is critical to the future of San Rafael’s street tree management; • Generating a comprehensive city-wide street tree strategy, including guidelines, policies, best practices and procedures, etc. including a fiscal analysis; Those recommendations requiring additional time, personnel and or fund resources include: 5) Large canopy trees define many areas of San Rafael and should be preserved by replacing of similar sized trees to maintain neighborhood character. Infrastructure approaches need to be amended to accept large canopy trees; • Improving a system of communication and reporting to inform people about tree trimming required under the power lines works, ensuring that best practices, where practical, were followed; • Reviewing and researching opportunities for public/private partnerships and public education programs. • Developing alternatives for conducting a street tree inventory. Effective July 2010, the TAC recommends immediately implementation (with existing resources): -Creation and promotion of a recommended street tree species list. -Adoption of maintenance policies; -Adoption of street tree inspection policy; --Implementation a street tree inventory and managing a data base; --Implementation of public outreach efforts over PG&E street tree trimming work --Combining tree trimming work with PG&E work In addition the committee concurs that 1) a permanent Board, Commission or Committee is warranted to advise on matters of management of street trees and San Rafael’s urban forest; 2) A strategic street tree plan, with corresponding ordinances as appropriate, directing the protection of public trees is needed; 3) Policy regarding heritage trees should be integrated into a strategic street tree plan; 6) Some neighborhoods have no city right-of-way street trees. Complimentary programs to encourage tree planting on private property should be devised; and 7) A tree planting master plan should be developed to prioritize new planting in under planted areas as well as systematic replacement program. [Ed. note: If you are interested in this work, contact [email protected]. She will be our featured speaker at the November 17th meeting of Santa Margarita Neighborhood Association.] 22 NeighborhoodNews Terra Linda Wind November Who’s Who in Terra Linda? By Julietta Scaardi, student writer Twelve years ago I was born here in wonderful Terra Linda and I’m always curious about the people who serve our community to make it an amazing place in which to grow up and live. Today, I would like to share an interview with Susan Hontalas, ceramics teacher and artist at the Terra Linda Recreation Center. How long have you been doing ceramics? I‘ve been doing ceramics professionally, for thirty-seven years. Since I was little, I’ve always loved art. Have you always been interested in art, or did you want to do something else before? I’ve always loved art too, and I remember, I think I was eight or nine years old and the first thing I made was a ballerina, in ceramics. So I’ve always loved art. Many artists have a specialty or a signature technique in their art, what’s yours? I just like to sculpt things. I love animals, and figures with animals on them. I love insects, dragonflies, butterflies, those kinds of things. Already this year, there were many events, including the Marin County Fair, where people were able to see some of your (and your students’) work. Are there any upcoming events people can go to? Yes, there is November 13, 2010 at the Terra Linda Recreation Center. We will host an art show and sale with some jazz music. Some of the kids that are in my ceramics class go to Mary E. Silveira and Miller Creek Middle School, their work will be in the show and we might even have some of the Miller Creek Band students come and play some music. It will be a lot of fun! Speaking of shows, how many pieces have you entered total? Have you ever won a prize? I can’t remember how many pieces in the thirty years, but my most favorite show was my first and at the San Francisco Art Institute, it didn’t win a prize, but my piece was in the middle of the gallery and it was a tide pool fountain with water flowing through it. It was really neat and was my favorite piece. I’ve won a few prizes, so I can’t count how many. Which college or university did you go to? Well, I started at College of Marin and went back to college when my kids were in school, and from College of Marin I went to the San Francisco Art Institute, and as a matter fact I got a scholarship from College of Marin to go there. So, I majored in ceramics sculpture there. That’s the majority of the work I did. I worked from nine in the morning, to nine at night and it was really great. What inspired you to start teaching ceramics? When did you start? I started about twenty years ago, and I just love being with kids and I’ve always worked with kids from when I was young, in fact when I was very young I taught children to swim, then I did a lot of arts and crafts with different groups of kids and once I got my degree in teaching ceramics I began instructing kids and it really worked out well. Have you always been teaching at the Terra Linda Recreation Center or have you taught somewhere else? I taught at Fleishhacker’s Children’s Program in San Francisco, Saint Raphael’s, and Bacich School for their after school program and then I came here to teach in Terra Linda and I’ve been teaching here for fourteen years. Besides ceramics, what do you like to do in your free time? I love the water, swimming, kayaking, and I love to garden. So that’s pretty close to ceramics, all that dirt. I hope you enjoyed learning about this wonderful instructor and sculptor, I know I did. She is a true artistic inspiration to many of us here in Terra Linda. Be sure to check out the art show and sale on November 13th at the Terra Linda Recreation Center to enjoy refreshments, listen to music, and look at beautiful local artwork! Julietta Scaardi is a 7th grader attending Miller Creek Middle School. She has taken classes in ceramics after school. NeighborhoodNews November Terra Linda Wind 23 District One County Supervisor Susan Adams Reports… District One Supervisor Susan Adams District Attorney Expands Mediation Program In response to necessary county budget reductions and in an effort to maintain the best possible services to the community, the district attorney has expanded his Mediation Program. The district attorney’s Mediation Program now offers a broad range of mediation services including disputes involving landlords and tenants, animals, neighbors and neighborhoods, homeowner’s associations and consumer – business matters. The program is available at no cost to any person who has experienced difficulties with any of the above matters. The public is welcome to contact the mediation program by telephone at 499-6495. A full time Spanish-speaking bi-lingual mediation specialist is also available at 499-6188. Mediation Assistance Forms are available at the District Attorney’s office located at Room 130 in the Civic Center and online at http:// www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/DA/forms/ComplaintForm.pdf. The Mediation Program has also updated and expanded its Public Legal Guides. These guides provide general information on various subjects, including: Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities; Credit, Credit Repair and Creditor’s Rights; Home Improvement; Identity Theft; Protecting Yourself Against Consumer Fraud and many more. The Legal Guides are available at the District Attorney’s office or online at www. co.marin.ca.us/da or by calling the Mediation Program. The district attorney has provided consumer mediation services for over 25 years. No fees are charged for any mediation services provided by this program. Since the creation of the Consumer Protection Unit in January 1979, its Mediation Program has recovered for consumers in excess of 8.4 million dollars. The DA’s program is not designed to substitute or supplant the many qualified and experienced private mediators available in the county, but does provide an invaluable service to those without the financial resources to enlist private mediation, and also provides a vehicle to assist in resolving disputes that could evolve into highly charged emotional or physical confrontations. Ed Berberian, District Attorney Mediation Services: 499-6495; Spanish bi-lingual Mediation Specialist: 499-6188; Room 130, 3501 Civic Center Drive. Bikeway Improvements Completed Photo by Chase Sambell The Public Works Department is very pleased to report the completion of the Northgate Gap Closure Bikeway Improvement project. This project was funded completely with federal Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) money. With these new and upgraded bike lanes, it is now possible for cylclists to ride on Las Gallinas Avenue to Los Ranchitos Road, connect to the new County bike lanes on Los Ranchitos, and ultimately connect to the bike lane adjacent to Highway 101 when it is completed later this year. In addition, the project marked a bike lane the entire length of Northgate Drive. Take a look at these photos and then take a bike ride on the new and improved routes! 24 NeighborhoodNews Quick Quiz: Question: Last month we asked: What is this object, where did it come from, who made it and how was it ultimately used? Terra Linda Wind November Answer: The popular “Saturn” playground equipment at Santa Margarita Park was designed by Scott Tilden, a landscape contractor who became the city’s park manager. He also designed the first Japanese park next door to Kaiser. Then he did the ship that was across the street at Don Timeteo School (now St. Mark’s) and also Santa Margarita Park playground equipment. When our park was renovated, the playground equipment was auctioned to raise money to Recreate the Creek (landscaping the first two blocks of Del Ganado). He also did the revised landscape at Falkirk a few years ago. The last project that Scott Tilden designed and built was the downtown garden path and stairway between San Rafael Joe’s and Nautilus of Marin. The things that he designed were ahead of his time, but as health and safety rules changed the designs had to be changed to meet the new rules. Upon retirement, Scott Tilden began creating water color paintings and some of his works are in City Hall. The Saturn became a lawn ornament and remains a striking display in the front yard of one of our members. The equipment was built by Steve Zappetini & Son. Son, Dave Zappetini, is also one of our members. November Terra Linda Wind 25 TLH Improves on Standardized Testing (STAR) by Jane Gladshteyn, Terra Linda Wind Intern After receiving the results of the 20092010 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) exams, Principal Lars Christensen is proud to report that Terra Linda High School has made “significant improvements in all sub-academic disciplines.” On Monday, September 13, the California Department of Education publically announced the 2010 Academic Performance Index (API) reports for the schools in the district. Terra Linda High has improved by thirty-five points, pushing the school’s API from 763 to 798. Prior to the STAR exams, the state notified the school that it needed to bring up its API score by at least 5 points. However, even with these improvements, TL has still failed to reach the statewide goal of 800. The highest improvement in the district (and in all of Marin County) was at Madrone Continuation School, which improved its score of 491 by 288 points. San Rafael High, on the other hand, only improved seven points, boosting its score to 734. TL improved in all subjects of the STAR tests, except for life science, which showed a slight decrease, down 0.9% from the previous year. The most notable improvements were in chemistry, physics, general math, algebra 1 and 2, and, especially, in summative math, which jumped from 42.2% advanced or proficient to an impressive 80%. The advanced and proficient scores in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade English increased by an average of 3.78% from last year. The advanced and proficient scores in mathematics increased by 18.80%, in history, they increased by 2.61%, and in science, they increased by an average of 7.69%. Christensen acknowledges that such improvements happened for a number of reasons. First, Christensen says that because students were more aware of the importance of STAR tests, they took these exams more seriously. Secondly, he believes that teachers were more cognizant of the STAR related topics, due to a curriculum more aligned to the state standards. He also mentions that teachers made efforts to “see all students as individuals” by working towards individual needs, providing extra help. Thirdly, Christensen thinks that by having only one STAR exam per day, testing was “more conducive to positive results.” And lastly, Christensen states that such results occurred because there was more outreach to parents, which encouraged student-parent talks, stressing the importance of the exams. If the school does in fact eventually reach its ideal API score of 800, Christensen says that he will be able to have less support classes and instead offer more electives. He does note that, either way, there will be “no direct monetary effects” based on the API score. Alongside the impressive STAR test results, Assistant Principal Justin Mori holds the results of the AP current year score summary. The results show that 329 TL students took the AP exams, in subjects including English, Spanish, French, calculus, statistics, biology, environmental science, and U.S. history. Christensen describes that overall, “we improve to a great degree.” The top scores were achieved in AP levels of Spanish, English literature, and environmental science. Fifty percent of students scored a 4 or 5 on their AP environmental science exam, sixty-four percent had such results on their AP English literature exam, and eighty-five percent on their AP Spanish exam. To offset these outstanding results, seventythree percent of students scored a 1 or 2 on their AP calculus (AB) exam, showing the greatest decline in scores. Christensen says that although he is concerned about calculus, he trusts that “Mr. Gustin and the Math department will do everything to rectify the situation.” Christensen notes that, although we have made major progress, the challenge now is to sustain these scores and continue to improve. He says the Terra Linda is a high-performing school and he “expects nothing less.” Christensen thanks all the Terra Linda students, teachers, and staff, and notes that the hard work “hasn’t gone unnoticed, it is very much appreciated.” 26 NeighborhoodNews Terra Linda Wind November GO DIGGING if you haven’t seen this site, check it out! Digg 4 Review By Aaron Kammerman, teen writer The time has come to finally review Digg 4, the newest revision of the popular news aggregator, Digg.com. This is no doubt the most important upgrade to the site due to the addition of a number of improvements and new features. Let’s first get to the design of the site, newdigg.com. There are two tabs at the top that divide your homepage into two sections, named My News and Top News. My News shows the stories submitted only by people you follow. This is a much needed feature has been lacking from the site for a ridiculous amount of time, since there was absolutely no way of viewing those stories in one page before. Top News works the same way as in the previous Digg, displaying the front-page news from the whole community. This makes everything much more organized with less of a cluttered feeling. It also gives the site much more of a social edge, which I believe is the next evolution in getting news online. What about article submission? Has it been improved? Well, the good news is “yes.” Even though submission of content is one of the two most important things in Digg, it had always felt like it was a hassle to do something that should have been quick and intuitive. The old submission process felt bulky, slow to complete, and even worse---sometimes displayed an “Unknown Granite..Marble..Limestone..Slate.. Ceramic.. Porcelain..Glass..Mosaics..Quartz Visit our New Showroom 1111 Francisco Blvd E. Ste B 415.454.6844 Error” message after you had gone through the whole procedure. Submitting an article, this time around, is very convenient. There is a text box that’s at the top homepage and each category page. Just enter in a URL and the submission box expands to easily allow the editing of the description and of each category. That’s it. Also, a new feature many have been clamoring for allows the submission of a site’s RSS feed URL, making it so that any future articles get submitted automatically. The “Upcoming” page, where all articles had previously gone before having a chance to make it onto the homepage, has now been removed. This increases the chances of any article getting onto the main page and also makes Digg less bloated and sleeker. Overall, I think Digg 4 is the most important evolution yet. It also brings features that have been lacking for a long time and feels more complete. I think many users will grow to embrace and love the changes, a feeling that I had while using the site’s latest revision. Aaron Kammerman is a Terra Linda Wind intern and a junior at TLHS who often posts to a technology blog. CALL NOW FOR THE BEST TREE SERVICE PRICES • FULLY INSURED • 17 YEARS EXPERIANCE • FREE ESTIMATES Local Santa Margarita Family Owned and Operated Business 415.479-1138 • TRIMMING • REMOVALS • YARD CLEANING • FIRE PREVENTION • STUMP REMOVAL best prices +10% discount WITH THIS COUPON. 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NeighborhoodNews November Terra Linda Wind 29 Community Calendar [Editor’s note: First, always call or email to verify events.] 10/14/10 First of five remarkable days at 2010 Bioneers (Biology Pioneers) conference at Marin Center, www.bioneers.org. 11/06/10 Holiday Craft Fair, 11:00am-8:00pm, B Street Community Center, free, 485-3348 or 485-3333. 10/16/10 11th Annual Tiburon Mile Weekend – Olympian All-Star Swim Clinic, Sprint Classic and open water swim, www.hbtb.org 11/06/10 Day of the Dead, 4:00pm, family fun, dances, lectures, workshops, storytelling, ethnic foods and altars as personal memorials, Pickleweed Community Center 10/17/10 Children’s Renaissance Fair, Waldorf School, Lucas Valley, 10:00am-4:00pm, http://www.marinwaldorf.org/childrens_faire. html [Ed. note: this is super!] 11/13/10 My Life, My Choices: Planning Today for Future Healthcare Decisions – ensure that your healthcare wishes will be known and respected, receive advance care planning materials, www.hbtb.org, 927-2273. 11/13/10 Ceramic Art Sale, 11:00am-4:00pm, T.L. Recreation Center, 670 Del Ganado Road 11/19/10 Hospice by the Bay Thrift Store Holiday Boutiques in Novato and San Rafael. www. hbtb.org 11/21/10 American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training & First Aid – 9:00am-3:00pm, ages 11-15, $75, T.L. Rec. 12/03/10 You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown performance. Also 12/4 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; 12/5 at 3:00pm; by S. R. Young Performers Theatre (ages 8-18); B Street Community Center, ticket prices vary, 485-3333 or http://eplay.livelifelocally.com. 12/04/10 Annual Lights of Remembrance – 4:00pm annual memorial service and lighting ceremony to honor and remember our loved ones; call for location, (415) 5265699, ext. 8500. 10/17/10 10/20/10 21st anniversary of Loma Prieta Earthquake that lasted 10-15 seconds and measured 6.9 Richter. www.GetReadyMarin.org or www.sroes.org for CERT training or winter weather-preparedness handout. 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Fire Chief Christopher Gray spoke briefly at our September 15th meeting about this ballot measure. There is no organized opposition to this renewal proposal. But, here are some important things that you should know about paramedic service in San Rafael: Did you know that 72% of the calls for service received by the San Rafael Fire Department are for medical aid? Yet only 17% of the department’s overall budget comes from the paramedic tax! Did you know that in addition to the two Advanced Life Support ambulances, each manned by two San Rafael firefighter/ paramedics, at least one member of every fire engine crew in San Rafael is also a paramedic? And, that every engine has the medical equipment onboard that is necessary for the paramedic to provide immediate, advanced medical aid to an injured or sick person? Did you know that over the past 12 months the average response time from dispatch to arrival is 4:40, that’s 4 minutes and 40 seconds, for an engine, truck or medic unit with at least one paramedic and 97% of the time we responded in less than nine minutes. This also accounts for some calls that are requested as Code 2 non-emergency? Why a fire engine? So, why does a fire engine respond to a medical emergency? Because a fire engine is often the closest resource to the person in need. When seconds count this gets needed medical aid to you, or your loved one, in the shortest possible time. The first responding paramedic whether arriving on a fire truck or an ambulance initiates treatment. Once an Advanced Life Support ambulance arrives the paramedics on the ambulance assume responsibility for treatment and transport of the patient to a hospital. Our paramedics. In San Rafael paramedic service is provided by the San Rafael Fire Department’s 36 firefighters who are also trained and licensed paramedics. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year there is at least one paramedic on duty at every one of our six fire stations. Two of those stations also house an ambulance staffed by two additional paramedics. No matter what hour of the day or night a medical emergency occurs at YOUR home, a trained, and equipped, professional paramedic will be there within minutes to help you. Where the $$ comes from. The current cost of providing this service is $85.00 per residence, with businesses adding 11 cents per square foot of space. Measure I asks voters to authorize the City Council to increase that amount, if necessary, over the next four years to a maximum of $108.00 per residence and 14 cents per square foot of space. Your YES vote does not increase the tax itself, it only authorizes the City Council to do that as necessary, after annual review of costs, in order to cover the next year. San Rafael’s paramedic service provides emergency medical, life support, and hospital transport services to those in need at no cost to the patient. If there is insurance coverage, and San Rafael is able to recover some cost, that is applied to keeping the portion paid by the tax, and thus the tax rate, at the lowest possible level. If thought of as insurance, even at the maximum rate, the cost is only $108 per family per year. To a family of thre that comes to around $35 per person. Compared to the cost of the insurance which provides you with an annual physical, trips to the doctor for colds and flue, or the occasional other ailment, the San Rafael paramedic service is an incredible bargain. 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To find out how to list your business for free, email Curt at [email protected] BOOKS Friends Books Karen Nielsen (415) 453-1443 [email protected] FINANCIAL SERVICES BG Book Keeping Beverly Goodwin (415) 259-7031 [email protected] JEWELRY Silpada Sterling Silver Jewelry Carol Oakes (415) 259-7484 www.mysilpada.com/carol.oakes BUSINESS GROWTH COACH Tapping Workshops Lindsay Kinney (415) 507-0888 www.eftworkshops.org Breaux Benefits Group Randy Breaux (415) 444-0943 [email protected] www.breauxbenefits.com MUSIC Julie Norton Vox Sops Music Julie Norton (415) 686-0682 [email protected] CHILD CARE French Daycare Nicole Nagent (415) 499-8152 Gold Financial & Business Services Michael Gold (415) 499-8218 [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHY Ken Smith Photography Ken Smith (415) 699-3569 www.kensmithphotography.com Prepaid Legal Services Spencer Hjort (415) 507-0944 www.callspencer.com PLANT SERVICE Green With Envy Plant Service Felicia Schonborn (415) 290-6260 DOG SERVICE Discovery Dogs,Assistance,Therapy,Training Shari Dehouwer (415) 479-9557 www.discoverydogs.org ELECTRICAL SERVICES Electric Bill's Co. Bill Weinberg (415) 491-1881 [email protected] [email protected] HYPNOTHERAPIST/DEEP LISTENER Gloria Wilcox (415) 479-4673 INTERIOR DESIGN Judith Greenberg Designs Judith Greenberg (415) 479-2539 [email protected] PRINTING/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Inner Workings Greg Knell (415) 454-7878 [email protected] www.inwk.com SCRAPBOOKS Creative Memories Scrapbooking Felicia Schonborn (415) 499-1914 [email protected] SKILLED NURSING/HOME CARE Health Care Connection Nancy Mack (415) 457-2256 [email protected] SPECIALTY FOODS Mimi McCurry's Chimichurri Sauce Arlene Pasquin (415) 499-3409 [email protected] www.mimimccurrys.com TECH SERVICES CJ Tech Support John/Cindy Gardner (415) 472-0226 [email protected] 33 34 ClassifiedAds Terra Linda Wind November All Ads Are Free! Listings will run for 1 month To place a FREE classified, submit new listings to www.n2pub.com by the 23rd of the month. Click on “Submit Info” at the bottom of the homepage and follow the instructions. Please keep in mind that all listings will be kept to a 40 word maximum and will run for one month. If you would like your ad to run again, feel free to submit the same listing the following month. We hope you enjoy this service. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Our residential group home, an historic Eichler on Devon Drive in San Rafael, needs some garden maintenance. The front garden needs to be pruned, fertilized, and groomed. Call 415-499-1116. OPPORTUNITY: Interfaith Education Series, Wednesday Evenings, 7:00-9:00PM. Visit Marin faith communities: Experience Ritual, Study Tradition, Create Community. Four Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00PM. Call 415-456-6957. LOST PET! If you lost your pet, call the Marin Humane Society. You can also place a free ad here in the classified section of Terra Linda Wind. Call 415 883-4621. BOOK SALE: Friends Books, supporting the San Rafael Library, will hold a sale at its store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. 1016 C St. FOR SALE: Looking for gently-used file cabinets, bookcases, lamps and other office furnishings. Call 415479-8190 x104. November Terra Linda Wind 35 Wind Terra Linda PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WILMINGTON NC PERMIT NO. 40
