Pacifica Riptide

Military Moms: School Supplies for Afghan Kids

Active-duty soldier Joe Quirarte from Pacifica writes, "The village that my platoon is assigned to and patrols regularly here in Kandahar, Afghanistan, has an elementary school in it, and the children who attend this school are in need of school supplies. Donating things like pens, pencils, notepads, and folders to the kids would go a long way in winning the support of the locals and helping our cause here in Afghanistan. Here is a list of items that are being requested and can be bought at Dollar Stores, etc.: pencils, pens, binder paper, wire spiral-bound writing paper, writing tablets, pencil sharpeners (not electric, they do not have electricity), erasers, kites to play with. We are NOT requesting binders. They are too bulky to mail. Also need folders that have pockets on the inside to hold papers. If you would like to donate anything listed above, no matter how much or how little, please email my mom Debbie Bolton Smyser at PacificaMilitaryMoms@yahoo.com."

Pacifica Police, Firefighters, Military Moms, and Friends Welcome Home Local Seaman

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Pacifica police, firefighters, military moms, and friends (including City Council member Sue Digre, above) welcome home local seaman Matt Carey from his deployment with the U.S. Navy.

Green Patriotism: Donate Cell Phones for Soldiers

We have a collection canister in the Pacifica Community Center (behind the receptionist) that people can drop their cell phones into. I am about ready to mail a box of phones to Cell Phones for Soldiers. We are a drop-off site in Pacifica. Click the link below for more information: 

http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/locateDropoff.asp

DEBBIE SMYSER, PACIFICA MILITARY MOMS

 

Luigi Came Through Big-Time for War Vets and Pacifica Military Moms

Luigi's Italian Restaurant was mobbed ("OHHHHHHH") July 2, giving full credit for all orders picked up, delivered, or for dining in. This fundraiser was to help Pacifica Military Moms support the wounded veterans at Palo Alto VA Hospital by way of entertainment (gift cards for movie theaters that their caretakers or visiting family members can bring them to), summertime BBQs, and food brought in from local restaurants. Don’t forget to check out the updated website at PACIFICA MILITARY MOMS. They have been receiving "thank you" notes from the troops serving overseas, acknowledging the 121 care packages that the group sent out June 14. Debbie Smyser says the group will meet with the Pacifica firefighters on Linda Mar Blvd. soon to finalize a plan to gather donations and send care packages to the troops once a month (on a weeknight). This also includes collection sites at two other Pacifica firehouses, four firehouses in Daly City, and one in Brisbane! Plans will unfold on PACIFICA MILITARY MOMS, in the Pacifica Tribune, and here on Riptide after the meeting with the firefighters.

 

Never Forget: Memorial Day 2009

Golden Gate National Cemetery (Kathy Hall photo, copyright 2009)

Debbie Smyser Wins Jefferson Award

Congratulations to Debbie Smyser, co-founder of the Pacifica Military Moms, for winning a 2009 American Institute For Public Service JEFFERSON AWARD

"Since 1972, The Jefferson Awards, presented on two levels: national and local, serve as a 'Call to Action for Volunteers' in local communities. For the past six years, the Times Union, St. Peter’s Health Care Services, News Channel 13 and the American Institute for Public Service, honored local ordinary people who, through volunteer service, do extraordinary things for other people, their community, their nation or the environment."

JEFF SIMONS

Cell Phones for Soldiers: Help Them Call Home

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS

Donate your old, unused cell phones to U.S. soldiers.  It's free and convenient to turn in your used cell phone. Phones can be any brand, in any condition, and do not need to have batteries.

Marching Orders:
1. Turn the power off.
2. Please keep the phone and battery attached if possible.
3. Place the phone in an envelope.
4. Seal the envelope.
5. Mail it to:

CELL PHONE RECYCLING CENTER
2555 Bishop Circle West
Dexter, MI  48130-9828

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS

Ask Any Soldier: Honor Those Who Serve

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Pacifica Military Moms

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