Light Up the Shores

RSCAs elves thank all of the residents of Redwood Shores who par-
ticipated in our annual 2013 Light up the Shores contest. We tried
something a little new this year we asked our community members
to help us out by submitting photos of their decorated homes. We are
hopeful that we can continue this new tradition next year and more
residents will participate in the frivolity! The elves have conferred,
and are pleased to announce the following results:
Our Top Three Winners are:
23 Admiralty, continuing their wonderful lagoon waterfront
nautical theme
423 Bark, lighting their home with classic white lights, garland and
welcoming bows
443 Tiller, a virtual kaleidoscope of colored lights, candy canes,
reindeer, Santa, Grinch, and other iconic figures
A very Special Holiday Acknowledgment to the
following homes:
Christmas Mural at 626 Harbor Colony Court
Most Beautifully Lighted Tree (carefully and lovingly hand
wrapped lights) at 337 St. Martin Drive
And an Honorable Mention to the
following homes:
356 Montserrat Drive 808 Mediterranean
2064 Rockport 469 Barkentine
118 Farallon 548 Seastorm
790 Mediterranean More photos on page 17
THE PILOT
Volume 44 Number 1 Redwood Shores Community Association January 2014
Happy New Year
SAVE THE DATE!!
RSCA Annual Meeting
Wednesday - Feb. 12th, 2014
7pm - Redwood Shores Library
State Of The Shores
It is an honor to be re-elected by the
voters of Redwood City to serve anoth-
er term. I am very grateful for the sup-
port of my neighbors, family, friends,
business associates, professional col-
leagues, and many, many others for
your belief in my leadership and confi-
dence in me as your elected representa-
tive.
As we look into the future, we can collectively share a sense of
excitement about the future of Redwood City, the future of our
downtown, the preservation of our existing neighborhoods, and
our local economic recovery.
Yet, we will still have to balance our challenges and opportuni-
ties. The Councils Strategic Initiatives and Priorities have
served us well during the past four years, and will continue to
serve us going forward, especially our focus on:
Financial Sustainability
Public Safety
Infrastructure
Statutory Compliance
Dave Canepa, Vice Mayor of Daly City called me the other day
to discuss an issue. During our conversation he shared with me
that many of our elected colleagues throughout San Mateo
County look to Redwood City as a leader. Our Council, and the
Councils before, have worked hard to engage our community,
set a vision for Redwood City, and we have worked, to achieve
that vision. Continued on page 25
23 Admiralty Lane 423 Bark 443 Tiller
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REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
rsca.org
2013 - 2014 Board
PRESIDENT
Harris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Sue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.org
SECRETARY
Lynn Adams........................................lynnadams@rsca.org
TREASURER
Stephen Bellingham...............stephenbellingham@rsca.org
PAST PRESIDENT
Doug Crisman................................dougjcrisman@rsca.org
BOARD MEMBERS
RSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood Shores
Library on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
DEADLINES DEADLINES
The deadline for the February Pilot is the
week of January 9th - 16th
THE PILOT
2224 Benton Loop, Roseville, CA. 95747
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Editor, Carol Mertens.................................... 650-773-4517
Advertising, Carol Merten..............................650-773-4517
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THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the
Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).
Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses
The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and
not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.
Presidents Memo Page 3
Hello Redwood Shores Page 4
Boxtops for Education Page 4
Superintendents Update Page 10
Pre-Ski Prep Page 11
Chase Your Dreams Page 12
Light Up The Shores Page 17
Acupuncture & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Page 18
Therapists Corner Page 19
Lost Animals Page 21
Own A Home Over 55 Page 21
Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 23
Instead Of This, Try That Page 24
Life Insurance, Club Fox Page 25
Martin Luther King Day Page 25
Chase Your Dreams, Library Schedule Page 26
Students Page 27
Table of Contents
Lynn Adams
Mayling Bellingham
Stephen Bellinghan
Nina Boire
Doug Crisman
Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Amir Higgy
Mike Mancusi
Sue Nix
Harris Rogers
Clemencia Rodriquez
Andrew Young
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Presidents Memo for January 2014 by Harris Rogers
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We want to start by wishing the best for you, your family,
friends, and all our neighbors in 2014. Lets all be a part
of making this a great year in the Shores.
Why Be an RSCA Member?
If you have not yet joined RSCA for 2014, within the next
few days you should receive a Membership letter. Simply
return the address card in the envelope we mail you
along with your check.
If you or your children, grand-children, nieces, nephews,
cousins, or friends of the family participate in any of our
annual events, you should join RSCA.
If you believe that events like our Halloween Parade,
our summer concerts, or our other holiday events con-
tribute to the quality of life and value of our community,
you should join RSCA.
If you read The PILOT (provided at no cost to you) each
month, you should join RSCA.
If you believe that a geographically distinct community
like the Shores needs a dedicated voice and advocate
for our unique issues, you should join RSCA.
And, please
Join Our Email List!
Why do we keep asking for your email? EXPENSES!
We are required to notify ALL Shores residents of events
like our Annual Meeting several times each year. It costs
us a minimum of about 45 just to send a postcard, and
almost triple that to send a letter. An email takes less
time to prepare, and there are no printing or postage
costs. Each email costs just fractions of a penny, so we
can send information much more frequently than we do
postcards or letters. Plus
Each email address you provide saves RSCA more than
$2.00 each year!
Thats money we can use for events like our
Eggstravaganza spring egg hunt, the Summer Concerts,
Octobers Halloween Walk for our children, and Santa
Comes to the Shores. With over 5,300 residences and
600+ business in the Shores, we use our email list to
keep more people informed about our community and
events during the year.
Simply go to RSCA.org. Right on the home pages there
is a Join our email list button. Just click on that to sign
up, and it only takes a minute.
RSCAS PRIVACY POLICY:
The contact information you provide is for use only by
Redwood Shores Community Association in contact-
ing you. We do not share, sell, or provide your contact
information to any other person or organization.
CC&Rs on ALL Shores Residences
The Shores was from the beginning a planned communi-
ty, and every residence is governed by a set of
Covenants, Codes & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Those CC&Rs vary between areas, but ALL properties
(repeat: ALL PROPERTIES!) have CC&Rs with restric-
tions as to the type of building, colors & styles, landscap-
ing, and other features allowed within that area. The
CC&Rs also define for each area the governing body that
approves changes and oversees compliance.
We continue to see a lot of remodeling construction hap-
pening around the Shores. Just a reminder that ALL
changes to your exterior must be approved in advance by
either your local Home Owners Association or if your
home is not in one of our HOAs by the Architectural
Design Review Board of Redwood Shores.
ANNUAL MEETING February 12, 7:00pm
Save the date for RSCAs Annual Meeting the evening of
Wednesday, February 12, at our Redwood Shores
Branch Library. Youll hear from Redwood City Mayor
and Shores resident Jeff Gee, Vice-Mayor and former
Shores resident Rosanne Foust, plus other local and
school officials on issues of concern to the Shores.
ONE BIG ISSUE this year: The City will be talking about
the continuing problems caused by the older trees along
the Shores parkways, what solutions have been consid-
ered, and what decisions have been made about the
nature and scope of the work required. This will be your
best opportunity if you have questions or concerns.
(In the past few weeks you may have seen colored rib-
bons tied around some trees along the parkways. Dont
be alarmed these were just to mark trees that were
being surveyed by Public Works. Ill have more details
about this and other issues with the parkway trees next
month.)
Support Our Shores BUSINESS Neighbors
We try often to recognize the important contributions that
our local businesses make to the great quality of life we
enjoy here in the Shores. We have large companies like
EA and Oracle, but we also have many smaller busi-
nesses which provide important services to our local
community.
Many of these smaller businesses, with their advertising
sponsorship, support RSCAs communications outreach
to the Shores. This includes the (significant) cost of print-
ing & mailing these issues of The PILOT every month to
every household and most businesses in the Shores
all at no cost to you!
Please look carefully through each issue and take special
note of those businesses which support RSCA in The
PILOT. Make an effort to patronize these local business-
es whenever possible.
RSCAS PRIVACY POLICY:
The contact information you provide is for use only by
Redwood Shores Community Association in contact-
ing you. We do not share, sell, or provide your contact
information to any other person or organization.
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Santa Comes To The Shores
Thanks From The RWS Library
To the delight of the children in Redwood Shores,
Santa Claus visited the Redwood Shores Branch
Library on December 8, 2013. As Santa made his
way through the library and down the hallway, excit-
ed children waited anxiously for their visit with
Santa. There were upwards of 700 people in atten-
dance children, parents and grandparents 250
entry tickets were issued to families! Children await-
ing their visit with Santa were kept busy with craft
activities; everyone was treated to lovely holiday
music being played on the grand piano by Sumis stu-
dents; the Friends of the Redwood City Public
Library sold books; and everyone enjoyed holiday
cookies and snacks provided by the Redwood Shores
Community Association.
This festive event is always a wonderful Redwood
Shores community gathering, bringing all ages
together.
I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to
the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library and
the Redwood Shores Community Association
(RSCA) for sponsoring this community event and for
being in attendance. You are both valued and appre-
ciated, for your support of the library, again, thank
you.
Thank you to all of the Redwood City Public Library
staff who were instrumental in planning, organizing
and being on site to facilitate the activities. Your
assistance and unwavering support is truly appreciat-
ed in making this event a success.
Regards, Elizabeth Spiller Meeks,
www.redwoodcity.org/library
Dont Forget - Support our two RWS elementary schools (Sandpiper
Elementary and Redwood Shores Elementary) by clipping off BoxTop
(boxtops4education.com) from any product that you already buy! Box Tops for
Education are a small, easy way to help PTAs provide things like classroom sup-
plies and field trip fees.
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Belmont/Redwood Shores U10 Girls Soccer Team Intensity
Has Great Run In Post Season Tournaments
Unless your children competed in youth soccer this year
you probably dont know about Team Intensitys very suc-
cessful run through tournament play. Team Intensity made
it through the City Championship, the Area Championship
and ultimately the Sectional Championship, where teams
compete from Northern California, Nevada, Oregon,
Washington and Alaska. After winning the City
Championship, the team would then go on to take second
place in the Area Tournament, beating top teams from the
peninsula, qualifying them for the sectionals. They made it
to the championship game and again took second place in
the Sectional Tourniment.
It was an amazing run and an incredible feat for any
Belmont/Redwood Shores soccer team to make it this far!!
What makes it more sweet is that the team is a young team
with many developing first year U10 girls, often facing
teams with bigger and more experienced, physical players.
Team Intensity had one experienced, skilled player, Aleece
Kessler, who helped mentor her fellow teammates, inspiring
them to play beyond their potential. This leadership and
exceptional team unity helped propel the team to not one,
not two, but THREE Championship games!! The team also
possessed a small unassuming player, Samantha (Sam) Iffla,
an all of 45 pound sweeper type player who caused just
enough disruption on the pitch, helping to clear the way for
her fellow teammates. Also on the team was versatile play-
er, Sohie Pal, who was able to assist at the forward position
as well as goalie along with Sloan Adrouny who was the
teams best goalie. The remainder of the team did an
incredible job defensively.
There were many games in all the tournaments where Team
Intensity was able to shut out their opponents.
Coach Kessler could not be prouder of his team and their
accomplishments. I often get emotional just thinking
about it, Ive been truly blessed. It was a soccer season to
remember and one for the history books no doubt about
it!!!!!
Team Roster for Intensity
Andre Kessler- Head Coach (top right)
Irmy Adrouny- Assistant Coach
Team Intensity - Stripe Jerseys - front row
Aleece Kessler
Samantha Iffla
Sloan Adrouny
Gillian Adrouny
Naomi Prince
Ava Zimmermann
Rebecca Von Terschn
Nicole Borshchenko
Sohie Pal
Congratulations Team Intensity
Submitted by Pilot Staff
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Wishing our Loyal Customers
and Friends
a Joyous Holiday filled with
Peace, Love, and Prosperity.
Best Wishes for a Healthy New
Year!
The Staff at Shores Fress
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Pre-Ski Prep
Ski and snowboard season is here and many of us are excited
to hit the slopes. If you want to be out on the snow longer, ski
faster, ride bigger, or just simply not be so sore after your first
weekend on the slopes - its time to start preparing from head
to toe!
Head - Use a helmet to minimize the chance of head injury.
And, while youre at it, get your equipment checked for
impairments.
Arms - The importance of strong arms while skiing and snow-
boarding is often overlooked. But, think back to the time that
you fell and couldnt push yourself up. A strong shoulder gir-
dle is needed to take the weight through your poles while nav-
igating the moguls or through your arms when doing tricks in
the half pipe. Do some push ups or triceps dips to prepare your
upper body.
Trunk - A strong core is important in shock absorption and is
the key to maintaining control on the slopes. Activate your
core muscles off the slopes and then keep them engaged espe-
cially when maneuvering those difficult trails. Try side planks
to get those obliques stronger.
Hips - For the skier, your hip strength is important in main-
taining control of the your ski alignment.
Even though snowboarders have their feet in a pre-set align-
ment, hip strength keeps everything above the ankle in align-
ment.
Knees - The knees are the most commonly injured area of the
skier/snowboarder. Its extremely important to build the strength,
mobility, and endurance of the muscles that surround the knee in
preparation for skiing. Try double leg squats, single leg squats,
jumping while twisting side to side, lunges traveling from side to
side.
Ankles - Even though your ankles are locked in boots, there is still
a chance for ankle sprain. Strengthen your ankle with heel raises,
toe raises, and heel/toe raises traveling from side to side. Improve
your balance by standing on one leg and challenge your balance
by closing your eyes, standing on an unsteady surface such as a
pillow, or reaching with your opposite leg in all directions while
maintaining the single leg balance.
Exercise programs are best when they are tailored specifically to
the needs of the athlete. Consult with an exercise specialist for a
customized exercise plan. See you on the slopes!
Written by Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set, Physical Therapist
(at: www.onthemovept.net)
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SPILL-PROOF CUPS
Most parents are aware of the damage to the teeth caused by putting a child to sleep with a bottle of milk or other sweetened
beverage. The condition it can cause, baby bottle cavities, usually involves the upper teeth because the tongue protects the
lower teeth during bottle-feeding. These decayed baby teeth can become infected, and may need to be removed. Now, a recent
study suggests that the prolonged use of spill-proof cups with bill-shaped extensions can also cause baby bottle cavities.
Putting a child to sleep with either a bottle or a spill-proof cup can cause damage to the teeth. The reason is that milk or other
carbohydrate containing liquids stay on the teeth and allow bacteria that are normally present in the mouth to attack the teeth by
forming plaque acids. These acids create holes in the teeth (cavities) and can lead to deeper infections of the tiny nerves
within them. The susceptibility to cavities is also increased because the flow of protective saliva is greatly reduced during
sleep. A recent study identified 186 children who used either a bottle, spill-proof cup, or were breast-fed after one year of age.
The children drank a variety of sweetened beverages. The results confirmed that drinking from a spill-proof cup was just as
damaging as from a bottle. Infants and young children should not be put to bed with a bottle or spill-proof cup containing milk
or any other sweetened beverage. If your child must use a bottle or spill-proof cup, try substituting water or something
unsweetened, otherwise use a pacifier instead. It is also important to clean your babys teeth with a moist cloth (from 6-12
months) or a childsized toothbrush with a tiny amount of toothpaste (from 1-4 years) before bed.
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An Update from the Superintendent of Schools
In this update, I discuss our new Board of Trustees, the states new academic standards and tests, our districts budget, and upcoming
opportunities to learn more about our schools and the wonderful things that are happening at them!
A New Board of Trustees
Elections for our school district Board of Trustees and for a 10-year continuation of our existing parcel taxes (Measure R) were held in
November. It was reported to me that Redwood Shores residents turned out to vote at considerably higher rates than the rest of
Redwood City. Thank you for your participation! The parcel taxes were continued, Trustee Chuck Velschow was re-elected, and two
new Trustees, Suvarna Bhopale and Amy Koo, were elected to the board. Ms. Bhopale and Ms. Koo are both residents of Redwood
Shores, which will help make the five-person board more geographically representative of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School
District. Ms. Bhopale and Ms. Koo assumed their seats on December 12, 2013.
New Academic Standards
Besides elections, there is a lot going on in our public schools these days. The academic standards in English and Math are being
improved, the standardized state tests are changing, and Californias school finance system is being overhauled as well. When it rains
it pours! In this article, Id like to touch briefly on the new standards and tests.
The new standards in English and Math are called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and 45 states have chosen to adopt them.
The CCSS are definitely an improvement, and they are different in some important ways. First, they emphasize depth of knowledge,
not just breadth of knowledge. With the previous standards, many teachers felt pressured to cover lots of topics. The new standards
emphasize more deep understanding and critical thinking. Our teachers are very excited about this development. Second, as we move
to an era where information is immediately accessible via computers and smartphones, the new standards place increased emphasis on
how students handle information: how they evaluate sources, how they comprehend challenging text, and how they put together and
communicate an argument. Third, the new standards also emphasize literacystrong reading and writing skillsacross all subjects.
For example, in science, students will be expected to read and analyze scientific articles, design and conduct authentic experiments, and
write lab reports that meet the standards of the scientific community (with developmental adjustments, of course). In sum, were very
excited about these new standards. You can learn more about them by looking for the Common Core State Standards link under
District Information or Helpful Links on our district website: www.brssd.org.
New State Standardized Tests
As for the new state standardized tests, they are in development. All of our students in grades 3-8 will be field testing abbreviated ver-
sions of the new tests this spring, and the students will take the tests on computers. Like the new academic standards, the new tests are
a challenging and exciting development. I invite you to try a practice test, which you can find at https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student/
or via a link on the superintendents message page on our website. Bottom line, the new standards and new tests will better prepare
our students for college and career in a globally competitive world.
District Budget
Thanks to the communitys support of Measure R and an upward adjustment of projected property tax revenue by the County Assessor
this past fall, our district financial situation has improved significantly. In simple terms, our gross revenue is projected to equal our
gross expenditures for 2013-14. However, $975,000 of that revenue is dedicated for facilities improvement/expansion and can only be
used for operating expenses as a last resort. So our general fund is running about $975,000 (3%) behind operating expenses. This is
an improvement on last year, and with (1) careful district spending, (2) a recent slowing of our enrollment growth, and (3) the rebound-
ing housing market, were optimistic that that the districts budget situation will continue to improve.
All of our budgetary information is publicly available on our website (under District Information and Helpful Links), and we invite
you to any of our monthly Budget Advisory Committee meetings. The next Budget Advisory Committee meeting will be Monday,
February 3, at 4pm at the District Office.
To Learn More
If youd like to learn more about our schools, I invite you to one of the upcoming board meetings. On January 9, all of our elementary
principals will be presenting their annual school plans to the Board of Trustees. On February 6, the principal of Ralston Middle School
will share the middle schools annual school plan with the Board. Both meetings are scheduled to start at 7:15pm at the District Office.
Thank you for your support. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Michael Milliken, Ph.D.Superintendent Belmont-Redwood Shores School District - 650-637-4800
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626 Harbor Colony Ct 337 St Martin
Cont. From Page 1 - Light Up the Shores
356 Monserrat Dr.
808 Mediterranean
469 Barkentine
2064 Rockport 118 Farallon
790 Mediterranean 548 Seastorm
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Sciatica and Shooting/Radiating Leg Pain Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries, Wrist Pain
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Acupuncture & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by debilitating and persist-
ent fatigue that lasts for a minimum of 6 months in adults and 3 months in children. The
fatigue is not due to exertion and it is not relieved by rest, nor is it caused by a other med-
ical condition. Symptoms of CFS include malaise, difficult sleep, muscle and joint pain,
sore throat, headaches, cognitive difficulties, mental and physical exertion. In rare cases,
patients have reported muscle weakness, allergies, sensitivity to light, sounds and smells,
digestive disturbances, weight loss or gain, depression and tender lymph nodes.
Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with CFS. Most patients with CFS
are generally between 25 and 45 years old. The etiology is uncertain. CFS is often
postinfectious and is associated with immunologic disturbances. Recent study of CFS
documented abnormalities in endocrine function consistent with reduced production of
corticotropin-releasing hormone.
Physical examination and routine laboratory tests are required to rule out other possible
causes. However, there is no test that can diagnose this condition or measure the sever-
ity of CFS. Common treatments include Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to alle-
viate the pain, Antihistamines to help allergic symptoms and Antidepressants to improve
moods.
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine have been an alternative option to treat CFS.
Treatment awakens the bodys natural intelligence called Qi to heal itself and restore
balance to the system. Through acupressure or acupuncture, the specific points are stim-
ulated along energy pathways called meridians that crisscross the body. The meridi-
ans run along the body and enter a specific organ to promote, sedate or move Qi. In CFS,
the meridians in body have become depleted and patients suffer from chronic tiredness.
Recommended acupuncture points for CFS patients include ST 36, Du 20 and PC 6,
which are located along the leg, head and arm. Stomach 36 is an extremely popular point
to strengthen the spleen and stomach, and benefits Qi to eliminate fatigue. Du (or the
Governing Vessel) 20 is the meeting point of all yang meridians. It opens orifices, calm
spirits and extinguishes wind. Pericardium 6 connects with the stomach, heart and chest.
It opens the chest, regulates Qi, calms the heart and harmonizes the middle. These points
are strongly recommended points for every CFS patient. In addition, there are important
Ear Acupuncture points including Adrenal, Subcortex and Endocrine that are commonly
used to restore hormonal function and balance to regulate energy levels and smooth emo-
tions.
Dr. Catherine Nghiem-Shum practices in Redwood Shores. Information provided cour-
tesy of acufinder.com and elotus.org
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Happy New Year!
Thanks for a great year.
I couldnt have done it
without you!!!
Wishing you the very
best this Holiday Season
and throughout 2014.
Im here for all of you Real Estate needs.
You may call me to schedule your
Free Home Anaylsis
Real Estate thats
Taylor Made!
Direct: 650-931 - 8353
Cell: 650-703 -0814
If youre thinking of
Buying or Selling Real
Estate in
Redwood Shores, Call
me today.
Redwood Shores
Resident since 1987
The Therapists Corner
The Holidays Are Over: Now What?
The most depressing month of the year?
You guessed it. Many people have given
the month of January the distinction as
the saddest of them all. Makes sense,
doesnt it? Springtime brings the end of
the cold and the rain and the reason so
many of us moved to northern California
in the first place: the perfect weather
(Im sure most people have seen the sign
in downtown Redwood City proclaiming its Climate Best
by Government Test.). By the time June rolls around school
is out and with the summer months ahead theres plenty to
look forward to. The fall brings the changing of the leaves (at
least some of them), more perfect weather and ushers in the
holiday season. That pretty much leaves the winter months
with January taking the prize.
In fact, one British study declared the third Monday in
January as Blue Monday, the worst day of all. Here in
Redwood Shores, January brings the end of our own festival
of lights, Light Up the Shores. Santa has come and gone
back to the North Pole, Christmas trees are out by the curb
and menorahs are packed away, not to be seen again until
next Chanukah.
Of course, January doesnt really have to be so depressing
after all. Something to keep in mind are those nasty little
New Years resolutions many people make. Actually, theyre
not really nasty at all as typically people often choose to do
something healthy, such as losing weight or to stop smoking,
or to exercise more. Just be careful with them. Choose to do
something realistically achievable, and perhaps break it into
smaller, more manageable goals. Unless youre extraordi-
narily dedicated, planning to run a marathon after not having
run at all previously is probably just a set up for disappoint-
ment and pain.
What about those parties? They dont just have to happen in
December. Its important to maintain social interaction
throughout the year, whether it be with friends and family,
religious groups or perhaps even with volunteering. Someone
I met with years ago said that he likes to plan his next vaca-
tion shortly after returning from one. Seems like a great way
to mitigate feeling disappointed that a joyous time has come
to an end. Of course, lets not forget the importance of main-
taining healthy dietary habits, and exercise throughout the
year as well the usual stress management concepts such as
getting enough sleep, setting aside time for pleasure and lim-
iting the use of alcohol.
The holidays are over. The parties have stopped and the
weather is just going to get worse. Welcome to January: the
most depressing month of the year. Does it have to be?
How About Contributing?
* We are always looking for a hot tip.
* Who just got married?
* Had a new baby, made the honor roll,
started a new company?
* Organizing a garage sale, block party, a
race of some kind. Let the Pilot know!!
* A date or event, well put it on the
calendar!
Of course not. Theres plenty you can do to make it different
much different.
Happy New Year from The Therapists Corner!
Scott M. Granet, LCSW is a long-time resident of Redwood
Shores, and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern
California in Redwood City. He would like to hear your sug-
gestions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-
3325 or sgranet@ocd-bddclinic.com.
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IF YOU ARE OVER 55 AND OWN A
HOME...
...reading this could save you a
lot of money.
A lot of folks dont sell their
home because their property tax
is so low. They think that if they
sell and buy a new home, they
are going to have to start all over
with a new expensive property
tax basis. In many cases, that
may NOT be true. About half the
people I talk to over 55 who own
a home have never heard of Proposition 60 and 90.
Simply stated, if you sell your home and buy a new
one in one of NINE California Counties, you can
keep your property tax. Yes, if you like your doctor,
you can keep your doctor. If you like your property
tax, you can keep your property tax! Sorry, couldnt
resist. There are a few simple rules but its pretty
flexible. The main rule is that you have to be over
55 to qualify. The replacement house must be of
equal or lesser value, and it has to be in one of the
nine counties. The property you are buying must be
your primary residence and it must be purchased or
built within two years of the sale of the previous pri-
mary residence. If you have a revocable trust
(Living Trust) and most people do and you are the
present beneficial owner of the trust then the trust
will qualify. The California State Board of
Equalization has a good tutorial on Prop 60 and
90. Just do an internet search under Prop 60 and 90
or give me a call or send me an email with your
questions.
Here are those counties. (Call before transacting
because the list could change.) San Mateo, El
Dorado, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside,
Santa Clara, Ventura, and Alameda. In this cold win-
ter up here, some of those places sound very nice!
Todd B. Rich, Realtor, lic 00899793
Keller Williams
todd@toddrich.com
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Lost Animals - 3 Steps You Can
Take Before You Have a Problem
There was an article in the local paper the other day about lost dogs
and cats. I know there is not one animal owner reading this who
would not be devastated should the unthinkable happen. There is no
worse feeling when your animal becomes lost or escapes from the
backyard. While I hope no one will ever have to deal with a lost ani-
mal, I want to focus on 3 steps you can take before you have a prob-
lem.
The more ways you have to identify your animal, the more chances
of you being reunited with your beloved companion animal. With this
in mind, I always stress the importance for all animals to wear a col-
lar, an ID tag and to also be micro chipped.
The first line of defense is for your dog and cat to always wear a
collar with an identification tag. Yes, even if your kitty is an indoor
only cat. It only takes one slip for a cat to get loose. If a kindly
stranger should find Harry, the escape artist, a collar and an ID tag
tells the finder they belong to someone.
Many owners tell me their cats detest collars. Yes, they can take
some getting used to. Cats, in particular, are very adept at convincing
their owners they are dying yes, dying with a collar on! I have
seen some very convincing acts with my own cats, and some of the
gyrations they go through would be worthy of an Academy Award!
But, you the owner need to be strong and not fall for their
anticsgive them a week or so and nine times out of ten they will
adjust.
If you are reading this, and sitting back and thinking youre safe
because Spot has and wears an ID tag and collar, do yourself a
favor and go look at Spots ID tag. Is the information current or
does it contain addresses/phone numbers that are no longer current?
Equally important, can you read the ID tag? An ID tag that cannot be
read is as good as no ID tag. It might be time to go get some up-to-
date ID tags!
Many people have told me that their cat or dog is micro chipped and
for this reason they do not feel the need to have an ID tag or a collar.
While I applaud those of you who have taken the steps to have your
animals micro chipped, a micro chip alone is not enough! If someone
finds your companion animal, they may just keep them, not thinking
to check and see if the animal is indeed micro chipped.
If you have previously had your pets micro chipped, you probably
filed their information with your other important papers. Maybe you
even put the micro chip ID tag (if you got one) on their collar. Did
you know most of the micro chip companies allow you to also
go online and register your animal for a nominal onetime fee?
You can also include important additional information such as
medical conditions and alternate emergency contact numbers.
For my own animals, I have two local emergency contact
numbers listed. However, should we have a major earthquake
and I or one of my local contacts cannot be reached, I also have
an out-of-state contact listed as well.
While I hope your dog or cat never goes missing, you will
have peace of mind knowing you took action with these 3 sim-
ple steps.
Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech
Pet First Aid Instructor. - janspetsit@comcast.net.
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WINE APPRECIATION
By Tom Barras
Most wines can be enjoyed on a year-
long basis. A robust red like Zinfandel
can be enjoyed virtually anytime. It can
accompany the slathered meat and poul-
try from your summertime barbecue; it
can also be the ideal match for a soulful
winter stew. Similar flexibilities exist for
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
and Merlot. White wines like
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also
possess multi-season personalities. Whether being sipped at
an alfresco book club meeting, or served alongside sauted or
roasted chicken breast in the fall, both whites are effective
food partners year round, often being used as aperitif-like
sippers in wintertime.
Ross, however, have not, as yet, been widely accepted as
having a comparable twelve month utility. Because they
transport your emotional hard drive back to the French
Riviera or the Italian countryside, Ross are primarily utilized
as summertime slurperscool, quaffable drinks to slake your
thirst or clear your palate between bites of food. But for any
wine to be on your dinner table any time of the year, it needs
to be well made. And as I have lobbied herein before, todays
dry Rossespecially those from France, Spain and Italy
are particularly well made. They are not your Grannys sweet
Mateus of decades ago, nor your Mamas Blush wine of yes-
teryear. Modern Ross are bone dry (not sweet) and have
much more character and complexity than those sugary pred-
ecessors.
Character and complexity, by the way, are not achieved by
blending mediocre red wines with equivalent whites. Good
dry Ross are produced the same way first rate red wines are
producedfrom high quality red grapes. The primary differ-
ence between reds and Ross is the length of time their grape
skins are left macerating in the crush. How long they macer-
ate before the juice is bled off is determined by the nature
of the underlying grape(s) as well as the winemakers intent
as to tint, flavor, fragrance, and overall wine style.
While Ros styles vary slightly, Ross generally can be
summed up as follows: brightly colored, engagingly aromatic
and always flavorful, with a long, crisp finish that pairs well
with many different food preparations. Ross may well be the
most versatile wines you can serve, whether it is summer,
autumn or winter. Lastly, I should also point out one of the
unknown bonuses of enjoying Ross in winter: their price; it
is often lower than any other time of the year. Many retailers
cut the price of their current or prior vintage Ross to make
room for springs new arrivals. Given the particulars above,
there is no reason why Ross should not be in your wine racks
for enjoyment throughout the year.
From LYNNs KITCHEN
(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California
Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Wow! Can you believe that it is 2014 already? It seems as though the
Christmas Holiday Season came galloping along at a fast pace right after
Thanksgiving this year, with all of the frenzied activities shopping, parties,
decorating, more shopping and more parties compressed into fewer days!
We hope that you all enjoyed the festivities, and got to spend some quality
time with your families and friends.
I welcome January as a month of reflection and planning for the year ahead.
Some much needed rest and recuperation from those nasty December colds
and sniffles means you can be a little lazy settle back and read that novel
you had been trying to finish, or catch one of the many movie releases now
vying for an Oscar or other award. If you are working on your New Years
Resolutions, keep them to only three major items and youll have more suc
cess in attaining those goals.
My Connecticut family is in the midst of another snowstorm and wondering
when the January Thaw will take place, while we are dry and relatively
warmer after our recent cold snaps. What better time to make some
yummy Chicken Tortilla Soup, especially since we just roasted a Marys
Organic chicken and have leftover chicken just waiting for a chance to rein
vent itself ! I made fresh chicken stock, but if you want a quicker and easier
approach, just use canned low sodium / low fat Chicken Broth for this recipe.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Makes Six Servings
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Large Sweet Yellow Onion rough chopped into small pieces
3 Cloves Garlic, chopped finely
3 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and deveined, chopped finely
2 Cups Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and rough chopped (about 4 medium
fresh tomatoes)
6 Cups Chicken Stock
2 Cups Shredded Chicken (thighs and breasts are best)
Teaspoon Ground Cumin
Salt &Freshly Group Pepper to taste
1 15 oz. can Black Beans, drained and rinsed well
1 Cup Yellow Corn (fresh is best, cut from the cob, but good frozen corn
works well instead)
Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Pour olive oil into large stock pot or Dutch oven. Add chopped onions, gar
lic and jalapeno peppers. Heat over medium heat, stirring until lightly
browned and the onions become translucent. Add the tomatoes, and con
tinue to cook over medium heat for about 15 minute, until the tomatoes are
cooked through. Add chicken stock, shredded chicken, cumin, salt and pep
per and continue to cook over medium low heat for another 15 minutes.
Add black beans and corn, stir, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
Add the chopped cilantro, stir and remove from heat.
GARNISH
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Limes sliced into wedges
Avocado sliced or cut into small sized pieces
Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
Corn Tortillas sliced into strips and fried in canola oil until lightly browned
and crispy. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with a little salt and set aside.
Serve soup in a large bowl, and garnish with avocado slices, a little grated
Monterey Jack cheese, tortilla strips, and a sprig of cilantro. Squeeze lime
wedge over soup, and enjoy!
Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994
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Instead of ThisTry That
By Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant in Redw
Since we just cant seem to help ourselves when it comes to new years reso-
lutions why not try something a little different? Dont get me wrong the
stated resolutions are worthy goals but these tips can help kick-start your
year and give you the encouragement you need to accomplish whatever you
set your mind to.
Instead of lose weighttry learning how to wear clothing that fits your
shape and size. Believe it or not, youll look like youve lost weight if you
wear clothing that fits properly and suits your frame.
Instead of make more moneytry getting more from your current
investments. Before you hit the sales, take a look at your closet and rework
how you put outfits together, trying new combinations. Youll be surprised
how much more you can do with what you already have.
Instead of get healthier try wearing the colors that enhance your skin
tone. You will look refreshed, healthier and even younger when youre wear-
ing your best colors. People will think youve been to a spa!
Instead of be nicerstart with being nice to yourself. Take time to get
ready for your day and creative a positive image. Make a deal with yourself
to compliment yourself and three other people every day.
Instead of be less impulsivetry replacing your impulse shopping with a
new habit. Vow to only buy what you absolutely love and only those items
that stay true to your style. Dont take off the tags of any new purchase until
youve tried it on and made at least three outfits from your closet.
What other resolutions do you have that you can create a first step for?
Give me a call if I can help!
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Steve Freund (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. January 22. $5.
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Foreverland. 9 p.m. January 25. $18.
Tempest and BROTHER. 4 p.m. January 26. $16.
Will Russ Jr. (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. January 29. $5.
Blues Rock Virtuoso Chris Duarte. 8 p.m. January 30. $17.
Hot for Teacher, the Van Halen Experience and Cruella.
8 p.m. January 31. $12.
Martin Luther King Day - is also known as Martin
Luther Kings birthday and Martin Luther King Jr Day, is com-
bined with other days in different states. For example, it is
combined with Civil Rights Day in Arizona and New
Hampshire, while it is observed together with Human Rights
Day in Idaho. It is also a day that is combined with Robert E.
Lees birthday in some states. The day is known as Wyoming
Equality Day in the state of Wyoming.
Continued From Page 1 -
State Of The Shores
Changes to SamTrans Route 260
One of our goals is to attract more customers and operate
more efficiently. For example we are increasing how often a
bus runs on some routes and realigning other routes to service the
College of San Mateo from the Coastside and introducing two alter-
native service pilot projects.
One of the routes that will be affected is the 260. Below is a brief
description of what will change on January 26:
260 - Split into two routes with school-day only trips becoming
Route 67; discontinue Saturday service; Saturday service to part of
Redwood Shores to be provided by Route 261.
261 - Operate Saturday-only service between San Carlos Caltrain
and Continentals/Lyall, serving part of Redwood Shores.
As part of the change, new bus stop signs will also be installed,
designed to make it easier for current and new customers to recog-
nize and read. The new design also incorporates a unique bus stop
identification number for each stop, which can be used to get real-
time bus departure information from 511 and 511.org.
For a complete listing of all of the changes and additional informa-
tion, please go to the SamTrans website at www.Samtrans.com.
Submitted by Jeff Gee, RWC Mayor and RWS resident
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Paws for Tales
Saturday January 4 at 11:00am
Dogs love to hear stories! Come read to a specially
trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.
Music, Stories & Games in English and
Spanish
Saturday - January 11 at 11:00am
Join Valria for music and stories for ages 1-4.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City Library
Magician Gerald Joseph
Saturday - January 18 at 11:00am
Gerald keeps the laughs going from start to finish!
Amazing sleight of hand magic and lots of audience par-
ticipation.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City Library
Seaside Storytime
Saturday January 25 at 1:30pm
What is a mollusk? Learn about mollusks of the SF Bay
with the Marine Science Institute.
Peninsula Book Club
Tuesday - January 28 at 6:00pm
We will discuss Truman Capotes In Cold Blood. For
more information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.
Weekly Storytimes
Mondays -11:00am
Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5
Tuesdays - 6:30pm
Pajama Time Stories for All Ages
Thursdays - 10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3
Thursdays -11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months
Homework Center
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-6:00pm,
Wednesday - 1:00-6:00pm
Teen Gaming and Activities:
Mondays 5:00pm
Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores
Branch Library!
Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm,
Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm
Volunteer with the Friends of the Library
The Friends operates a resale book store inside the
Downtown Library to generate funds to support library
programs and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more infor-
mation about the Friends and to identify your volunteer
interests.
Chase Your Dreams
by Kelly Song
The other day, I was cleaning out my old homework from the
garage, when something caught my eye. It was a third grade
poster, expertly colored with crayons and a few stickers. A simple
question was spread across the top.
The question asked: What do you want to be when you grow
up? I had pasted a picture of myself holding a violin, nine years
old. I had known from the beginning that I wanted to study music
all my life.
It was all so clear back then. But since high school began, I have
started to question what I want to pick as a career and major in col-
lege. As I move closer towards the time when I will have to fill
out my college applications, I am increasingly stressed. I often
question myself. Should I choose the more stable and wealthier
career of something I dont enjoy as much, or stay true to my call-
ing? My peers in Redwood Shores tell me they can relate, with
many of their parents anxious and worried as well. And while
these are all important factors to think about, I eventually realized
that I was missing the most important part of this simple question:
What do I want to do?
All of us have the tendency to go for the most popular majors,
such as a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or banker. But thinking ahead,
this is because a good major leads to a big job, and we all want
something that will essentially bring a nice future. But really, all
of this equals out to one simple wish: We want to be happy.
If you already love engineering or banking, then by all means
go for it. But for those who dont, take the time to consider the
happiness portion of this plan. Your job is something that will be
with you for the rest of your life. But if you dont love it, then how
can you possibly be happy?
The richest lifestyle is one filled with things you are passionate
about. So when deciding upon a major and career this year with
your family, remind yourself to pick something you enjoy.
Remember those long lost ambitions of becoming a veterinarian or
a firefighter. Because when we were children, we didnt think
about the money, or the big house, or the fancy car. We thought
about what would make us happy. Only then can you pursue your
passion, when every morning you look forward to going to work
and doing the things you love.
When I grow up, I might not be rich, or live in a huge house. But
Ill be playing music, so I know Ill be okay.
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STUDENTS FOR HIRE
Students: To advertise in this column for 2014,
please fill out coupon and mail it to:
Carol Mertens, 531 Shoal Circle,
Redwood City, CA 94065
Name Age
Phone ____________________________
Please circle the tasks you would want to advertise:
Baby Sitting BS Yard Work YW
House Sitting HS House Cleaning HC
Pet Care PC Watering Window Washing W
NAME/PHONE AGE POSITION PHONE
Grace Chang 17 BS, HS, PC, W 274-2190
Zoe Chien 17 BS, HS, PC, W 591-7138
Alexa Crouder 11 BS, HS 743-0039
Amber Fisher 19 BS, HC, HS, PC 592-2525
Ashley Fisher 20 BS, HC, HS, PC 592-2525
Monica Gomez 17 BS, PC 200-9952
Natalia Gomez 19 BS, PC 200-9952
Yashad Hashem 16 BS, HS, PC, W 868-2517
Chris Lee 15 BS, YW, HS, PC 415 676 8591
Micaela Lopez 15 BS, HS, PC 743-8215
Kyle McGuire 16 BS, YW, HS, PC, W 515-2040
Ryan McGuire 18 BS, YW, HS, PC W 888 2495
Brynn Shaffer 12 BS, HS, PC, W 596-9691
Emma Simmons 12 BS, PC 284-9101
Sarah Smyth 14 BS, PC 415 279-8645
Glenn Smyth 15 BS, YW, PC, W 415 279-8645
Flores Housecleaning Service, Excellent service,
good references. Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406
High Quality Licensed Family Daycare, Private, For over
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Flexible Hours, Homemade Organic Meals,
Excellent References - 650-595-2862
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History Museum Continues Its Free First Fridays Program on
February 7 - The San Mateo County History Museum continues
its Free First Fridays program on February 7, 2014. Not only is
admission free the entire day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but programs are
planned for the public without any fees.
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