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February 2011

Why should you jointhe Highlands Com-munity Association (theHCA)? What’s it allabout? It’s about 50+years of 4th of July fire-works and celebrationsthat bring the communitytogether and enjoymentfor all generations. It’sabout 20+ years ofresponding to theChamberlain group’s planfor developing Highlandsopen space—years oforganizing community meetings; gathering data;working with attorneys, engineers, geologists andplanners; testifying, and negotiating, which finallyresulted in permission for only 11 homes to be builtrather than the more than 200 once projected. It’sabout getting out the lowdown 10 times a year andmonthly meetings with County Public Works staff

about sewer charges. It’sabout all these and coop-erating with nearbyneighborhoods, the RecDistrict, and the PTA tomaintain the quality oflife in the Highlands.

How much does itcost? Is it expensive?HCA annual dues are abargain—$30 a year foreach household, whetherowners or renters—not avery heavy price for theactivities provided. Use

the envelope and flyer enclosed with this lowdown tosend in your dues, and if you can, add a contributionfor the 4th of July too. As you do it, you’ll be follow-ing in the footsteps of neighbors through the yearswho recognized the advantage of joining together forthe benefit of us all.

HCA Membership Time Is Here Again!by Dorothy Greene

Don’t rain on Smokey Bear’s parade! Join the HCA.

There will be a meeting of all area reps in the Rec Center Social Room on Tuesdaynight, February 22, at 6:30 p.m. (one hour before the HCA meeting) to brainstorm andplan the 2011 HCAMembership Drive. Pizza is on the menu. Please [email protected] if you can’t be there.

Attention All Area Repsby Liesje Nicolas

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HCA Board Officers for 2011

President: Rick Priola 574-8313First VP: Jean-Pierre Bernard 357-7644Second VP: Gene McKenna 346-7348Treasurer: David Krakower (415) 398-1100Secretary: Denise Haas 372-0373lowdown Editor: Dorothy Greene 341-1752

HCA Committee Chairs for 2011

Land: Sam Naifeh 572-8787Public Utilities: Wil Pinney 345-2546Emergency Services: Pam Merkadeau 280-9046Membership: Liesje Nicolas 773-7805lowdown Co-Editor Beverley Madden 574-1593and Technology:

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San Francisco PUC: We had a veryinteresting presentation by the representa-tives of the San Francisco Public UtilitiesCommission (PUC) who came to ourJanuary HCA meeting to answer questionsand provide information about their cur-rent and upcoming projects in our area.The SFPUC manages the Hetch HetchyRegional Water System, which includes

the Crystal Spring Reservoirs and San Andreas Lake.Their projects include several upgrades to the LowerCrystal Springs Dam, including raising its parapet 9 feet,and several pipeline replacements. As we know, SkylineBoulevard has been closed between the southboundBunker Hill exit from Highway 280 and the intersectionwith Crystal Springs Road since October because part ofthat section of Skyline Boulevard is actually a bridgeover the dam, which was found to be seismically unsafe.

After the bridge is demolished and the dam parapetraised, a new bridge will be built by San Mateo County.We can expect the section of Skyline Boulevard to remainclosed for at least three years. Upcoming pipe replace-ment projects may affect traffic on Crystal Springs Roadand El Camino Real in Burlingame, and nearby neighbor-hoods will be informed in advance. You can get moreinformation about the PUC projects at [email protected], www.sfwater.org/SCT, or by calling 866-9883-1476.

Handling Recology Carts: Anyone who is physicallyunable to haul carts in and out of a yard or garage onpickup days can receive free “Special Handling Service”from Recology by providing either a physician’s letter, acopy of driver’s license denoting handicapped status, or acopy of DMV handicapped placard paperwork toRecology. The physician does not have to identify thephysical illness or condition that requires this assistance.The resident must also provide confirmation that there isno occupant of the premises who is physically able toplace carts curbside for collection. Call Recology at 650-595-3900 for more information about this service.

Berm Meetings: Youth Service Center staff are ready tomeet again with Highlands residents who live near theberm to have them review modifications developed inresponse to neighborhood suggestions. Participants willbe notified of the date and time.4th of July: It’s not too early to begin thinking about

the 4th. Volunteers are needed to coordinate the differentparts of the celebration. We’ve got all the informationabout how to go about them--all you need to do is offersome of your time. You’ll have a good time, too. Emailme at [email protected], or phone me at 574-8313 tofind out how.Hilda Buel:We remember Hilda Buel, a Highlands

pioneer, Girl Scout leader, and master swimmer, wholived next door to the Rec for over 45 years until 2002,when she moved to be closer to a daughter. She passedaway on January 16.

As always, I look forward to meeting you and seeingyou at the HCA meetings. If you have questions or con-cerns, please feel free to get in touch with me [email protected].

Rick PriolaHCA President

HCA Meeting February 22, 7:30 p.m.Agenda

I. Call to OrderII. Review and Approval of the MinutesIII. Sheriff’s Dept/CHP/CDR Cal FireIV. ReportsA. First Vice PresidentB. Second Vice PresidentC. TreasurerD. MembershipE. lowdownF. Public Utilities CommitteeG. Emergency Services CommitteeH. Land CommitteeV. Old BusinessVI. New Business/AnnouncementsVII. Adjournment


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HCA MeetingJanuary 25, 2011

I. Call to Order— The meetingwas called to order at 7:39 byPresident Rick Priola.II. Review and Approval of theMinutes— A motion to approve theminutes of November 23, 2010, wasmoved by James Goodman and sec-onded by JP Bernard and passedunanimously.

The lowdown containing the min-utes for October had not beenreceived prior to the Novembermeeting, so their review had beendefered. A motion to approve theminutes of October 26, 2010, wasmoved by James Goodman, second-ed by JP Bernard and passed.III. Sheriff’s Department/California Highway Patrol/CDF—CHP Captain and Area CommanderMike Maskarich encouraged resi-dents to contact him with issues ofconcern. Email him [email protected]. Reports

A. First Vice President— JPBernard invited Bryce Robinson toreport on the Highlands RecreationDistrict’s projects. She reported thatthe projected end date for the child-care center is fall 2011 and that anew series of CERT training is cur-rently offered to residents.B. Second Vice President—No

Report. Rick Priola announced that

the 4th of July event is in need of achair.

C. Treasurer—David Krakowerreported the final numbers for 2010.

D. Membership—LiesjeNicolas announced plans for all AreaReps to meet on Tuesday, February22, at 6:30 p.m., before the HCAmeeting, to discuss plans for the2011 Membership Drive.

E. lowdown—Dorothy Greeneannounced that the new schedulefor the lowdown would continue.The deadline for submissions tothe February lowdown is Friday,January 28.

F. Public UtilitiesCommittee—no report

G. Emergency ServicesCommittee— no report

H. Land Committee— noreportV. Old Business— noneVI. New Business/Announcements— San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission staffpresented an update of the currentthree projects in our area: CrystalSprings/San Andreas TransmissionSystem Upgrade Project; LowerCrystal Springs Dam Project; andCrystal Springs Pipeline No. 2(CSPL2) Replacement Project,2012 VII. Adjournment: The meetingwas adjourned at 8:31 p.m.


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helmets, with plenty of support fromvolunteer parent coaches. Team Divisions:At the time of regis-tration, you may request multiple play-ers to be on the same team with you,or you may turn in a complete teamlist of 12 players. Children will havean opportunity to pick a team and willbe divided into teams prior to the firstday of the team meeting.

Pee Wee: For children ages 4-6.Each player will receive two at-batsoff the tee and a third at-bat slow pitchfrom the coach.

Junior: For children ages 6-8.Each player will receive three at-bats.Each player will receive a slow pitchunless the tee is needed.

League Format: Games will beheld at the Highlands School grassfield (off Bunker Hill exit). All equip-ment will be supplied by HRC, exceptfor the players’ gloves. There will be a15-minute team warm up before eachgame, and each game will last approx-imately one hour.

No score is ever kept. There willbe no outs, and all players will get tobat three times and play various fieldpositions. Everyone will field and batin each inning.

Parent Coaches NeededRec Ball needs volunteer coaches

to instruct and encourage their playerson how to play the game of baseball.No baseball or coaching experi-ence is necessary!Whether you're amother, father, aunt, or uncle, you'llsoon realize that you're having morefun than the kids.Highlands Rec Tennis LeagueRec Tennis is a co-ed league with

games that will be played on Sundays.Games will be instructional and teachchildren how to keep score. Playerswill learn the fundamentals of tennis--forehand shots, backhand shots, vol-leys, and serves. There will be noteams, and games will be played onall three courts (6 to 12 players at atime). Games will last up to 45 min-utes, and players will practice againsteach other and end with serving toone another.League Format• Approximately 1/2 hour of skillsand drills: forehands, backhands, andtennis concepts--rallies, crosscourtshots, etc.• 5 minutes practicing serving and

Spring Camp 2011 April 4-87:30 a.m.-6 p.m$250/$255

Have you enrolled your children inSpring Camp yet? Send them to theRec for a week of WOW! Our SpringCamp will be filled with engagingactivities and a memorable field trip tokeep your children entertained allweek long. Thursday (Field Trip:Jungle Island & Lone Hill Park)

Kids Nite OutFriday, Feb 11 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

$25/child Take advantage of an evening out

while your kids are having a fun-filled night at the Rec. Pizza dinnerand movie provided!

Child Development CenterThe construction for the HRD

Early Education Center is underway!Please check the website often forupdates and tuition and scheduleinformation. Registration for ournew full-day facility to serve infantsthrough pre-kindergarten will beginat the end of February. ContactRebecca Hitchcock with any ques-tions at (650) 341-4251 or [email protected].

For updates on the constructionof the Early Education Center, youcan join us on facebook at HighlandsRec Center, visit our website athighlandsrec.ca.gov and go to thelink at the top of the page “EarlyEducation and Adult MulipurposeRoom,” click on the “ConstructionUpdates” link, or join us on Twitterat http://twitter.com/HRCaquatics orhttp://twitter.com/Highlandsrec.

Highlands Rec T-BallPlayers will learn the basic fun-

damentals of throwing, hitting, field-ing, teamwork, and having fun in anon-competitive league format. Kidsplay in a positive and safe environ-ment using safety balls and batting

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learning and making new friends inyour community! Register for classesdesigned to help you flourish throughlifelong learning!Love to Move? Community

Education can help you improve yourhealth, lose weight, and gain confi-dence through fun activities you willlove! Get your heart pumping withactivity: Ballroom Dance classes starton 3/1, or try out Tai Chi & Qigongbeginning 2/9, Yoga starting 3/7, orFencing beginning 3/22.Love to Create? Be inspired and

unleash your creativity. Make yourown edible art with Let’s Make Sushi,starting 3/12. Create a romanticatmosphere with candles, flowers, andmusic: make your own NaturalAromatic Candles on 2/12; learn toplay Guitar, starting 2/26; arrange afragrant Topiary Floral Design on 3/6.Capture the beauty of your imagina-tion with Digital Photography, 2/26;Outdoor Drawing with Pastels, start-ing 2/26; Beginning Watercolor, start-ing 3/7; or Creative Ceramics, starting3/9.Love Adventure? Plan a travel

tour to Switzerland, Austria andBavaria, Eastern Canada, or to theIslands of New England! Join us for a

fun slide show presentation on April21 at 6 p.m. Come meet new friends;enjoy light refreshments and prizes.Love Variety? Learn how to start

your own importing business on 2/26!Make over the interior or exterior ofyour home: Landscape Design forHomeowners starts 3/14, and InteriorRe-Design starts on 3/15. Many moreCommunity Education classes areavailable locally at convenient times,and hundreds more are online. Sharethe love and give someone special thegift of lifelong learning with aCommunity Education e-gift card—good towards any class, workshop, oractivity we offer.For more information, check out our

spring/summer 2011 catalog online athttp://CommunityEd.smccd.edu orcall us at (650) 574-6149.

by Community Education StaffAs of January 15 we have a new

pastor who will serve us until July.Rev. Nancy Landauer has gone on aspiritual renewal leave. We will beassigned another pastor in July,although our interim pastor could beassigned to continue for the next year.Our new pastor is Hee-Soon Kwonfrom Korea. She has spent a lot oftime in the U.S. and speaks Englishvery well. She received her initialpastoral training in Korea, did gradu-ate theology work in the States andalso has a degree in psychology. Inaddition to pastoring several church-es, she he has also been a universityprofessor.

Hee-Soon is a good choice for us.One of her specialties is adult educa-

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It didn’t take long to learn that there were numerousvehicles parked outside, along with digging equipment.I walked into the field and talked with one man, whotold me that they were from a company doing somework for PG&E. I also spoke with a woman, who toldme that she was a geologist who worked for PG&E andthat they were going to be inspecting some pipes.

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Digging would be a bit north and back of the houses onLexington. Despite the rain, I went back home, got acamera, and took some picture of what was going on.

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Senior NetworkNewsby Cliff Donley

When the idea offorming a senior net-work in the Highlandssurfaced, there were twomajor goals identified.

The first dealt with the quality oflife, and the second involved ageingin place. Progress has been madetoward these but as might be expected,our activities have primarily benefitedseniors who are active and self-suffi-cient.

We are aware that some of oursenior neighbors are limited, reclu-sive, or otherwise challenged, but forthe most part we have had difficultyidentifying them. We don’t want tointrude on the lives of those who pre-fer privacy, but we do feel we canhelp in several ways.

This is being written in hopesthere are some of you who know of aneighbor who may benefit from serv-ices the HSN might provide, if noth-ing more than occasional visitations.If so, please let me know who theymight be by phone at 349-5290.

Our next event will focus on thelatest version of health care direction.First there was the living will, thendurable power of attorney for healthcare, then advanced directives, nowPhysician Orders for Life SustainingTreatment, (POLST). This latestrequires explanation by an informed,qualified person. Fortunately, we haveone in our neighborhood, Eva Voisin,who will be sharing her knowledge ina meeting at the Rec on Thursday,March 17, starting at 11 a.m. The nec-essary forms will be provided.

After the presentation we shallthrow some hamburgers and hot dogson the barbeque. If you wish to joinin I’ll need to know, so email orphone me at 349-5290. We will askfor a $5 donation.

by Jo Nassutti

Widow Ginger by Pip Granger, whoalso wrote Not All Tarts Are Apple, anenjoyable book we read several yearsago. The Widow Ginger is an uncon-ventional look at life in the East Endof London through the eyes of aworld-wise child.

Questions, call Jo Nassutti at 650-345-8915. Curious, come and observe.

The Book Groupusually meets on thefirst Tuesday of themonth at 10:15 a.m. inthe Exercise Room at

the Rec Center.On March 1 we will discuss The

Zookeeper’s Wife by DianeAckerman. After their zoo wasbombed, Polish zookeepers Jan andAntonina Zabibski managed to saveover 300 people from the Nazis byhiding refugees in the empty animalcages.

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Highlands lowdown

Editor and Business Manager:Dorothy Greene

phone: 650-341-1752email: [email protected]

mailing address:1879 Lexington Ave.,San Mateo, CA 94402

The lowdown is published monthlyexcept August and December by theHighlands Community Association(HCA), 1851 Lexington Ave, SanMateo, CA 94402. Entire contentscopyright 2010 by The HighlandsCommunity Association, exceptwhere noted. All rights reserved.

Opinions expressed are those ofthe contributors. Acceptance ofadvertising does not constituteendorsement of any products by theHCA. Editor reserves the right toaccept or reject and/or edit anymaterial submitted for publication.

Articles, Letters, and Photos mustinclude your name, address andphone number. Any material accept-ed may be edited to fit space or low-down standards. Items may be sub-mitted through any of the followingmeans, in order of preference: [email protected], or typeddouble spaced, or legibly handwrit-ten. Photos can be color orblack/white and can be delivered tothe email or postal address. Mail ordrop off contributions to lowdown,1879 Lexington Ave., SM 94402.

Ads should be submitted inelectronic format, preferablyMicrosoft Word or Quark. Displayad rates are $12.50 per column inch.Ask about inserts. Classified adsmust be paid for in advance. Cost:$3 up to 15 words, $1 for each addi-tional five words. Classified ads arefree for anyone giving away orswapping Eichler fixtures or provid-ing repair tips.

Neither the lowdown nor theHCA is responsible for the accu-racy of any information in thedisplay or want ads. Readers areencouraged to check that licens-es are current and to get refer-ences. Subscriptions for non-resi-dents of the Highlands are $25per year. Individual issues are$2.50 each,if available.

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tion, which we have lacked recently.So come and meet her. Watch fornotices of any new courses that willbe given.

Living With Change: A Grief, Loss, and Transition Group

Co-Leaders for this seminar areAnne Dilenschneider, our former pas-tor, and Beth Eshelman, who hasworked in this field. They will beoffering a four-session Grief, Loss,and Transition Group in the Sanctuaryat CSUMC. It will take place from 6-7:30 p.m., starting on Tuesday,February 8, and ending on Tuesday,March 1. If you can attend all foursessions, email Beth Eshelman [email protected] to reservea space. We are requesting a donationof $20, but there are scholarshipsavailable to cover the cost of anyone

who wants to attend. There is somepreparation work, so ask Beth aboutthat or call the church 345-2381.

The purpose of the group is to: Honor each person’s uniqueness. Normalize grief and loss as part oflife processes.Explore ways of moving throughand growing emotionally and spiritu-ally while coping with grief, loss andtransition.Develop skills and strategies fornavigating loss.

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Highlands School Newsby Mary Tsao

Book Fair 2011It’s Literacy

Month at Highlands,and we are hosting aScholastic Book Fairfrom Feb. 22 to 26.Parents, children,

and the community are invited. Thefair offers specially priced books andeducational products, including newreleases, award-winning titles, chil-dren’s classics, interactive software,adult books, and current bestsellersfrom more than 150 publishers.

Book Fair ScheduleTues., Feb. 22, Family Night5 – 8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 23, 7:45– 9 a.m., andnoon – 1:30 p.m.Thurs, Feb. 24, 7:45 – 9 a.m., andnoon to 3:30 p.m.Fri., Feb. 25, 7:45 – 9 a.m., and noon – 4 p.m.Saturday ExtravaganzaSat., Feb 26, 11 a.m. – 3:p.m.

The fair will be held in the LGIroom at Highlands School. We hopeyou can visit the book fair, help cele-brate reading and learning, and raisefunds for our school. The PTA wouldlike to extend a special thank you toBook Fair Chairs Trelly Krakowerand Liz Jurado and to the many vol-unteers who work this event.

The Wizard of OzHighlands third grade teacher

Diana Jang is again organizing agroup of 50 students (!) to put on aspectacular show for our entertain-ment. Please mark your calendars forthis year’s Highlands theatrical pro-duction, The Wizard of Oz, to be heldMarch 11-13 at Beresford ElementarySchool. The Friday night perform-ance will be at 7 p.m. The Saturdayand Sunday performances will be at 2 p.m.

Gourmet Multicultural FoodTasting & Art Show

The Cook-Off is getting closer—don't miss out on this first-time funevent to be held on March 19 at theHighlands Rec. Enjoy an adultevening with cocktails and friendswhile tasting the community's bestculinary creations and mingling withfellow community members. As anadded visual feast, guests can enjoyan exhibit of works by local artists.Participate as a registered chef com-petitor and receive your admissionticket free -- a $50 value!

Tickets are available now. ContactLinda Siguenza at 315-5931, emailKaaren Sipes at [email protected],or go to www.highlandscookoff.com.

Dates for your Calendar

February 18-21 No schoolPresident’s Day HolidayFebruary 22-26 Book Fair February 23 Family Dinner Nightat Red Robin (Tell your serveryou’re from Highlands!)March 11-13 The Wizard of Oz atBeresford ElementaryMarch 19 Community Cook-offEvent at Highlands Rec Center

by Judy Chen Kwee and Colleen SullivanThe Highlands, and especially

Highlands School, are saddened bythe death of Villy Mooney, a kindneighbor with a big heart, who lookedout for others and willingly helpedanyone who needed him. Villy wasthe Highlands crossing guard formany years, assuring that childrencrossed Newport Street safely on theirway to school. He fixed computersand printers, helped count HighlandsWalk-A-Jog income, and drove forevery field trip for his kids, Jan andNathan. When the school gardenneeded to have its recycle bin emp-tied, he volunteered to put the bin infront of his house and had his son,Nathan, return it on Monday morn-ings. This continues to this day. The postal carrier cried when she

heard the news of Villy's death. Whenpackages were too heavy for her to lift,he followed in his car and helped herwith those packages. Villy also boughtdrinks to offer workers on garbagepickup day. A Highlands parent confid-ed that Villy once called to make sureher daughter was okay returning toschool alone. Knowing that he waslooking out for her child's well beingtouched her and made her glad that shelived in a neighborhood where peoplewatched out for each other.

Villy Mooney

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returning serves• Children will learn to keep score.• All children will receive equalplaying time.

Volunteers are needed!The HRC will provide staff to

organize the league and basic tennisinstruction. Parents with tennis expe-rience are always welcome. Themore help the kids get, the morewholesome tennis experience theywill have. Game times will varyfrom week to week. Kids will beplaced in groups based on age andwill receive rotating time slots.Contact Jeff at the Rec for moreinformation. Call (650) 341-4251.

Youth Tennis LessonsThe Highlands Rec is offering

weekday and weekend lessons start-ing on February 28.Pre-Tennis: ages 3 to 6Youth Tennis I: ages 6 to 10Youth Tennis II: ages 8 to 13

WeekdayPre-Tennis MW 2/28-3/23

3-3:30 p.m. $64/69Youth I MW 2/28-3/23

3:30-4:30 p.m. $96/$101 Youth II MW 2/28-3/23

4:30-5:30 p.m. $96/$101Weekend - Saturday

Pre-Tennis 2/28-3/23 1:30-2 p.m. $32/37

Youth I 2/28-3/232-3 p.m. $48/53

Youth II 2/28-3/233-4 p.m. $48/53Lifeguard Training

M-Th 4/4-4/7 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $200/205

This comprehensive training pro-gram is for the individual who wish-es to become a lifeguard at a pool.This training will certify the passing

student in CPR for the ProfessionalRescuer, First Aid, and LifeguardTraining. Students must be 15 yearsor older (proof of age must beshown at the first meeting) and mustpass a water-skills test to be admit-ted into the class. Bring class materi-al, swim suit, towel, and comfortableclothing. Lifeguard trainees mustattend all classes per session!

Underwater Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 23, 11 a.m.Come straight to the pool after

Eggstravaganza and join in the funof hunting for eggs underwater!There will be delicious goodies forsale and lots of fun prizes!

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Villy was a very positive person.His heart condition caused him to stopworking at an early age and in recentyears to slow down. He wasn’t one tocomplain or let others know howmuch he was suffering. Instead, healways stopped to chat with people orfind out how he could help them.Villy had been planning to undergoheart surgery in January, but hadbeen putting it off because he wasconcerned about a possible adverseoutcome.

He died instantly of a massiveheart attack on 12/30/10. In his cul-ture, they say that if you do good forothers, you will be blessed with aquick death and no suffering. He issurvived by his wife, Gita, his daugh-ter Jan (20) and son Nathan (17). Jangraduated from UC Berkeley in twoyears, with an honors psychologydegree, and Nathan is a high schoolsenior. Villy will be greatly missed.

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IMPROVE YOUR GRADES NOW! Allsubjects for students in grades K to 8. Mathgroups a specialty. Lessons based on student'sskill level and learning style. Credentials:Special Education and Professional, ClearMultisubject. Call Cindy at 533-8913 or e-mail [email protected]

MASSAGE THERAPY - here in your neigh-borhood. Certified and 10 yrs experience.Only $55/hr. $25 extra at your house. CallMarisa at 483-7395.

PLUMBING/REMODELING/OPENDRAINS, replace water heaters. All jobs wel-come. Lic/bonded. Highlands resident. Call650-921-9711.

MAYRA'S HOUSE AND WINDOWCLEANING - Reliable, dependable, manyHighlands references. Call 299-8985 forfree consultation.

RESPONSIBLE 8th GRADER AVAIL-ABLE to pet-sit dogs or small animals. CallJonathan at 346-4215.

PET SITTER/DOG WALKERDo you need pet care by a mature Highland’sresident mom who is available mornings andlate afternoon/evenings? Call Leslie at 650-578-1087. Great local references

COMPUTER GURU FOR HIRE Need helpsetting up a MAC or PC? Want to go wirelessin your Eichler or learn how to use that newiPod? Technical handyman ranging from com-puters to home audio/video – no job too small.Local IT professional. Call Uy at 773-6356.

LOCAL HIGHLANDS HONEY New, from our site on the slopes – “BunkerHill Blend.” Other local flavors available.Raw, no chemicals or [email protected], 650-345-2008.

RETIRED BUILDING CONTRACTORlooking for smaller jobs, including dry rotrepair, tile work, windows, crown molding,and roof skylights. References about licenseavailable. Call 650-637-7748.

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ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICERemodeling, bathrooms, fences, stucco, smalljobs. Highlands references available. Call650-771-6952.

HDTV WALL INSTALLATIONS - Wallfish cable, phone & CAT5/6 home network.Audio/Visual specialist. E-mail [email protected] or phone 650-759-6511.

MEDINA HOUSECLEANING SERVICE - residential/commercial/ windows/carpets. Highlands references for 13years. Licensed, insured. 408-509-3448.

HANDYMAN, REMODELING, SIDING decks, fences and painting.Reasonable rates. 25-years experience/15years with Eichlers. Call Mike Kinsey,650-679-4552.

MAUI - TWO BEDROOM BEACHcondo. Call 341-1963.

Allstate Insurance: Bob O'Loughlin 286-2140& Mike Munday 286-2141

Alterations to Go 341-6360The Bar Method (Yoga, Pilates, Ballet ) 573-3330California Cancer Care 341-9131Crystal Springs Chiropractic, Dr. Jordan Savara 574-1456Crystal Cleaning Center 342-6978Dental Care -- opening soonCrystal Springs Fish & Poultry 212-7921Crystal Springs Pet Hospital 341-3438Citibank (West) FSB 525-9028CVS Pharmacy (572-2514, Drive Up) 572-2438

Design Jewelry 345-7870Dianda’s Italian Pastry 570-6260Esposto's Deli (Catering) 525-1970Japanese Kitchen Wakuriya 286-0410

Stephen R. John, D.D.S., Periodontics 571-1900Little Hunan Restaurant (Home Delivery) 571-1575Merry Maids 572-8200 Papagayo Mexican Grille (Catering) 578-1966Rainbow Pizza (Home Delivery) 571-1848Realty World, Martinelli Properties 578-1300Renew Laser Clinic, Dr. Adele Makow, 341-3600

Laser Skin CareRenew Life Center, Dr, Julieta Gabiola 341-3600

Primary Care, Internal MedicineRitz Salon & Spa 570-5750Safeway 341-4039Shoe Repair 349-4209Starbucks Coffee 345-0483Tasty Treats 312-1579U.S. Postal Services 570-5562Wireless Link-Verizon 577-9700

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A V I EW F ROM THE H IGHLAND S

by Florence Beier

Highlands Talents Also Benefit Many Outside Our Community

Interviewing two Highlandswomen who are well known outsideour community was a pleasure andan honor. Evelyn Kaplan is an origi-nal Eichler owner and JaneWeidman a resident since 1967.Both raised two children in our localschools, and both lost their husbandsat an early age. They’ve been active,creative, impactful contributors tothe welfare of our county and state.

Evelyn, who did graduate work atCal and worked for a short time as aneditor, has devoted her time to volun-teer work, especially for the Leagueof Women Voters. She was local pres-ident in 1959 and state president in1973, where she led the campaign thatdefeated Reagan’s tax limitationmeasure. “That was the most fun partof the job,” she says, “I worked withthe California Teachers Associationand even debated Frank Walton,Secretary of State.”

Until recently Evelyn tended thepolls in all elections in the Highlands,ever since the polling place was in a

garage on Monticello. She also mod-erated candidate debates all over thecounty. Her participation in theLeague is now simply as a long timemember. Evelyn is still box officemanager for the chamber music con-certs at the Kohl mansion and hostsself-guided tours at Filoli. For enter-tainment she regularly attends the bal-let and symphony.

Jane Weidman started her teach-ing career at age 21 at San LorenzoHigh School and has been teachingin one way or another ever since.Next she taught English at BaysideMiddle School in San Mateo. When she had small children, she took

three years off and earned her mas-ters degree at Cal State Hayward.Next came night school at SanMateo Community College. Herlast job before retirement wassupervising student teachers at CalState Hayward.

But it is what Jane is doing nowthat is most unusual. She teaches

twice a week to either the men at theCounty Jail or the women in thecounty correctional facility. Sheteaches inmates how to tutor otherinmates in reading. They get onecollege credit at Cañada College fortheir proficiency. In addition Janeserves on the advisory board of thePeninsula Library System.

In the Highlands, Jane’s activitiesgo back to boards of the PTA andBunker Hill Nursery School for herchildren. She also helped recentlywith the 50th birthday party for hercul-de-sac off Lexington. The RecCenter aquafit program and work-outroom are her favorite activities. Janeand Evelyn are models for us all.

Evelyn Kaplan Jane Weidman


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The HighlandsThe Highlands FROM THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION San Francisco PUC: We had a very interesting presentation by the representa - tives of the San Francisco Public