• Joan S. DentlerPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Belmont, CA

Joan has written for several local news organizations, including the Belmont City News and the Palo Alto Daily News, where she was advertorial editor and columnist for nine years.  She is active in a variety of community service organizations: Peninsula Humane Society, Companions for the Soul, and Samaritan House.  Joan is married to Eric, a wireless product specialist for Cisco; they have two sons in college, a loyal Labrador retriever and two curious cats.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1959, I was raised in Columbus, OH, and attended Ohio University in Athens, where I received a bachelor's degree in journalism. I've been living in the Bay Area for 20 years and am an avid runner, tennis player and SF Giants freak. 

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Game Ends in Tie, But Winner is School-Force

The 2013 Parent Softball Fundraiser between Fox and Sandpiper elementary schools was held last Saturday. The game raised $1,250 for School-Force.

Game Ends in Tie, But Winner is School-Force
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Supporters Say Rink is More than Just a Place to Skate

From hockey players and figure skaters, to parents and the SF Bulls mascot, dozens turned out on Saturday at the Ice Center of San Mateo with one clear message: "Save Our Rink."

Supporters Say Rink is More than Just a Place to Skate
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Toughness: Good or Bad?

One trait an athlete must have to excel as a professional is toughness.

Toughness: Good or Bad?
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Local Choir Puts Bluegrass Spin on Spring Concert

Viva la Musica Choir and Orchestra is comprised of singers and musicians from throughout the Peninsula. They will perform a their spring concert at Transfiguration Episcopal Church on May 18 & 19.

Local Choir Puts Bluegrass Spin on Spring Concert
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Rebuilding Together Makes a House a Home

Volunteer projects throughout the county helped make improvements to private homes and community facilities, including Barrett Community Center in Belmont.

Rebuilding Together Makes a House a Home
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Patch 2.0: 'A Change is Gonna Do Us Good'

In just one week, Belmont Patch will have a whole new look, and along with the new design comes a whole new (and easier!) way to connect.

Patch 2.0: 'A Change is Gonna Do Us Good'