THE PILOT

Volume 41 Number 6 Redwood Shores Community Association June 2011

Your Opportunity to Support

Music in Redwood Shores
Redwood Shores is fortunate to be home to a large and talented group of
student musicians and teachers. For the past few years, our young pianists,
Summer - Autumn
2011 Calendar violinists and trumpeters have performed in recitals held at the beautiful
Community Room at the Redwood Shores Branch Library. It has been a
wonderful convenience for our local musicians and their families to be able
to perform close to home, and these recitals have also added to the range of
cultural activities offered at our Library.

The centerpiece of this music-making is a gleaming, black Yamaha grand

piano leased by the Library. The Library now has the opportunity to purchase
• June 23rd - TinMan this fine instrument for $12,000, which equals the original price of the piano
• July 28th - Dave Rocha Jazz Band discounted by the lease payments made by the Library. However, given the
• August 11th - California Beach Boys budget challenges faced by Redwood City, it is unlikely the Library can come
up with this amount of money on its own.
• Friday, June 10th -
Because we recognize the value of the piano to our Library and young
Sandpiper Graduation 9:00 am musicians, and welcome the opportunity to have a great instrument available
• Saturday, August 27th for community concerts, meetings and receptions, the Redwood City Library
Levee Cleanup 8:00 am Foundation, RSCA, and local music teachers have joined in a campaign to
raise funds for the purchase. So far, we have made great progress – for
Mariner Park example, more than $5,000 has already been given by parents of music
• Saturday, September 10th students of Redwood Shores resident, Sumi Nagasawa.
E-Recycling - RWS Library Please join us in supporting music in the Shores by making a tax-deductible
• Sunday, October 2nd donation of any amount to the Redwood City Library Foundation, noting on
Save the Music - Twin Pines your check that it is for the “ Redwood Shores Library Piano.” As an incentive,
the Library will recognize donors of $500 or more on a plaque prominently

Parade of Planes
displayed in the Library, and RSCA has agreed to a dollar for dollar match for
donations of up to $250, up to a total of $2,500.
The definition of a parade is an organized public pro-
cession on a festive or ceremonious occasion. The You can mail your contribution to the Library Foundation at 1044 Middlefield
participants in this instance were airplanes, children, Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, or drop your contribution off at the Redwood
and parents who came to take part in it. The story Shores Library at the front desk. RSCA will match your donations based on
starts with Andrew Young, Redwood Shores resident information retained by the Foundation.
and parent who introduced a relationship between
aeronautics and math to Sandpiper and Redwood Submitted by Doug Crisman Past RSCA President
Shores schools. The students from both schools were
rewarded for the hard work they did this past year by
having the pilots from the San Carlos Pilots
Association bring their special airplanes to Sandpiper
Playground on May 22nd. Continued on page 20
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Page 2 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
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DEADLINES DEADLINES!!!
The deadline for the July Issue of the Pilot is Table of Contents
13th to the 19th of June
President’s Memo, AT&T, U-verse Page 3
THE PILOT
RWC Budget, Marlin Park Renovation Page 4
531 Shoal Circle, Redwood City, CA 94065
CPmert@comcast.net Update on Preserve Page 7
Editor, Carol Mertens............................................595-1595 Sandpiper Prepares, RWS School Donates Page 8
Advertising, Carol Mertens ..................................595-1595 Connor SooHoo, “What Makes Me Smile” Page 9
Circulation, Carol Mertens....................................595-1595 RWC Planned Parenthood Facility Page 12
Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802 RSTC, Flag Day Page 13
Palpitations Page 14
Design & Review Board Inquiries:
Jim Cvengros cvensr@aol.com Manipulating The Back Page 16
Carol Ford carol_ford@sbcglobal.net Disaster Preparedness Tips Page 20
Sue Nix smn3333@gmail.com Mowing My Lawn Page 22
Tough Resumes For Tough Times Page 23
For CC&R Copies, Carol Ford - carol_ford@sbcglobal.net From Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Enthusiast Page 24
June Library Events Page 25
THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the
On My Soapbox Page 26
Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).
Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses Protecting Your Income Page 27
HeliFest, Are You From The US Page 28
The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and Lion’s Club Page 29
not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated. Students Page 30
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Presidentʼs Memo for June 2011 AT&T U-verse Service Coming
by Harris Rogers to Redwood Shores
Our “Extra” Special Members
This is an important time-sensitive announcement concerning the
Along with our winter letters for 2011 RSCA Membership, we
pending arrival of AT&T U-verse service to the Shores. U-verse
provided the opportunity for Shores residents to volunteer a little
service combines HD TV, high-speed internet, voice, and whole
“extra” to help fund our activities. We want to acknowledge
home DVR over internet protocol.
these Shores neighbors who thoughtfully made that “extra”
contribution:
The Uverse service will bring visible infrastructure changes to the
Anacelis & Michael Adams Lou & Bud Bailey
Shores, namely the addition of fourteen (14) above-ground cabi-
Judy Chiasson Jerry Stout & Sarah Elder
nets that will be located near existing AT&T (Pac Bell) facilities.
Saad Saleem & Nosheen Faruqui Dr. Edda Gomez-Panzani
Each cabinet measures 48” high x 49.8” wide x 26” deep. While
Naomi & Robert Hernandez Keith Hunter
most sites will have a single cabinet added, others will have two.
Kent & Helen Lee Andrew & Lesli Leong
While Redwood City has already issued the permit to AT&T, it is
Andrew Koch & Mahalyn Lu Vincent Mason
waiting for community input before giving the ‘OK’ to AT&T to
Richard & Jessica Millard Karen Siu & Joon Moy
proceed with construction.
Ana & Oleg Nickolayeva Rick O’Connor, Jr.
Mirella & Alex Stefan James M. Walker
Over the last few weeks, AT&T and Redwood City have been
Kristen Sze & Jason Wong
working with representatives of the Boards of both the Redwood
Our special thanks to all of these people for their generosity and
Shores Community Association (‘RSCA’) and Redwood Shores
additional support of RSCA’s activities.
Owners Association (‘RSOA’). Together, the goal is to ensure
that the visual impact of these cabinets is mitigated as much as
What We Do
possible (given the constraints of the array of existing utility
If you want details of what RSCA tries to do in Redwood Shores,
facilities, rights of way, and preserving lines of sight at intersec-
you can go to the RSCA.org web site and, under “Your
tions for traffic and pedestrian safety). Wherever possible, plant
Community Association,” there is a link to “RSCA Documents”.
material (that is consistent with what is used in adjacent areas)
On page 1 of the original Articles of Incorporation you can read
will be used to screen these cabinets. In many cases, the aesthet-
the purpose for which the Association was originally formed in
ics will be improved for the existing cabinets. While AT&T will
1970. Also under “Your Community Association” there is a link
be responsible for installing new plants and extending irrigation,
to our current Bylaws with more detail about our “mission”
the owner of the property will be responsible for maintaining the
(Article III).
landscaping and irrigation extensions once installed. In some
cases, the City owns the property. In most of the cases the local
But I think all of this can be summed up in two words:
homeowners association is the property owner.
“Communicate” and “Advocate”. RSCA communicates by print-
ing and distributing this monthly PILOT magazine. The PILOT is
We are told that there will not be street trenching. Instead, the
the only magazine, focused entirely on our local community that
plan is to make small openings and connect them by boring hor-
goes to every residential household and many businesses in
izontally under the streets. AT&T is responsible for restoring the
Redwood Shores. We also communicate about events of local
affected areas to as good or better condition. It is anticipated that
interest through our roadway signs on Marine Pkwy and
construction could last up to two weeks per site. The City has
Redwood Shores Pkwy. When needed, we send postal mail to
approved AT&T’s plan for traffic and lane closures during con-
every Shores residence on issues of larger importance (like the
struction. Homeowners in the vicinity will be notified by AT&T
levees). And we now are expanding our ability to communicate
in writing followed by door-hangers about 2 weeks prior to com-
by email to those who join our list. Our goal is to be informative
mencement of construction. AT&T is also notifying each affected
(without being intrusive) about events and issues specific to the
HOA. AT&T plans to begin construction in early July.
Shores.
The list of U-verse cabinet locations (and each has an address
As the advocate for Redwood Shores, RSCA has for over 40
label mounted on the cabinet) are:
years actively supported the shared interests of all Shores resi-
• 400 Tiller Lane (within an easement in Mariner Park)
dents, including homeowners and renters. We also support the
• 455 Compass Drive (near the intersection of Bowsprit, at the
interests of our local businesses who share with us this wonderful
edge of Marlin Park)
community. At its Annual Meeting RSCA provides an opportu-
• 391 Lanyard Diver (within an easement in the small City park
nity each year for the community to meet and hear from our local
west of the Bridge overpass)
elected officials and those city & county employees who serve us.
• 601 Redwood Shores Parkway (at the corner of Marlin)
• 595 Shell Parkway (at the corner of Redwood Shores Parkway
When needed, RSCA provides other forums for united communi-
on Redwood Shores Apartments / Archstone Communities prop-
ty action. RSCA is dedicated to preserving the highest quality of
erty)
life by also promoting activities and events for “our little island.”
• 1 Avocet Drive (next to Fire Station 20 on City property, near
We work to keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and work.
the entrance to Sandpiper Lagoon HOA)

Continued on page 7
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Meetings Scheduled To Review
and Pass Redwood City Budget
Submitted by Jeff Gee, RWC Council member and
Redwood Shores Resident
The Council has scheduled a series of
meetings this month to review and
approve our budget for the next fiscal
year. Over the past several years, the
economy and the housing crisis have
had a significant impact on our budget.
Every year, difficult decisions and
reductions have been made regarding
city services, and staffing. We are
committed to providing our communi-
ty with the services needed to preserve
our quality of life.
Earlier this year, our mid-year budge report indicated that if the
Council did not take any action and maintained the “status quo”
we may be “broke” in five years. I can assure you that none of us
on the Council will allow our City to “go broke.” The goal of the
Council is to move away from living year-to-year and to work
towards achieving financial sustainability.
To achieve financial sustainability, several efforts are underway,
including:
Examining how the City delivers services
Reviewing how the City is organized
Asking for help from staff and labor
Nominal increases in revenue
Our City Manager is working with department heads to identify
core services that need to be provided to our community. At the
same time, a similar analysis is being conducted to make sure that
our City departments are organized in an effective manner to
deliver core services.
We have asked our workforce for help in achieving financial sus-
tainability. We have given our labor groups a 3-year “financial tar-
get” and a menu of choices on how to achieve that goal – for
example, reductions in pay, increases in employee retirement con-
tributions, changes in benefits and healthcare choices and others.
So far, five of our six labor groups have stepped up and have
agreed to help, and we are very close with the last group.
Finally, we also need to look at areas where revenues may be
increased. This includes increasing the business license tax
(which has not changed for nearly 20 years), increasing the Transit
Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) from 10% to 12% and changing park-
ing meter rates downtown.
There will be many difficult decisions ahead. I can assure you that
the difficult decisions will be made, and we will work hard to
protect the quality of life that we enjoy in Redwood City.
MARLIN PARK PLAYGROUND
RENOVATION PLANS UNDERWAY!
A newly renovated playground area for school age and tots is
coming shortly to Marlin Park in Redwood Shores. Two com-
munity meetings were held in Redwood Shores (one at the
Sandpiper Community Center on January 8th and the other at
Marlin Park on April 9th) to gather input into what residents
and users would like in the renovation of the existing play-
ground at Marlin Park. Staff, and the Landscape Architect on
the project (Abey Arnold Landscape Architects), received
excellent comments, suggestions, and onsite requests to help
us put together the final concept plan.
We’re excited that in addition to refurbishing the large play-
ground structure with new slides and climbable equipment, we
will be adding an “Aero-Net” for more climbing fun, two saddle
spinners, a shade canopy (over section of the play structure),
new trees, and more seating areas. And, we will be creating a
new, separate tot only play area that will be fenced in for safety;
a request we heard loud and clear throughout the input process.
In this new area, we will place a playhouse slide, a “daisy
bouncer”, a dune buggy bouncer, safari play panel, and toddler
swing.
Through our community input process, residents, by consensus,
decided to spend the majority of the renovation budget on main
playground area rather than the beach area. We will remove all
of the old equipment to form an open viewing area of the
beautiful lagoon.
Right now, we are finalizing the construction plans and hope to
award the project by early July. Once a contractor and a con-
struction schedule is determined, the renovation project could
begin near the end of August. A similar sized project typically
has an approximately 120-day construction period (with addi-
tional days added due to any weather or other unforeseen
issues).
For more information, please contact Claudia Olalla, Project
Manager, colalla@redwoodcity.org; or Chris Beth, Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services at:
cbeth@redwoodcity.org
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AT&T U-verse Service Coming to
Redwood Shores
Continued from page 3
• Davit Lane & Shell Parkway (near Lighthouse Cove HOA,
Marlin Subdivision Unit 1, Lakeshore Townhomes, and Redwood
Shores Apts.)
• 440 Marine Parkway (on common area of Pelican Cove HOA)
• 554 Marine Parkway (on common area of Shorebird HOA)
• 700 Marine Parkway (at intersection of Beacon Shores, on
common area of Beacon Shores HOA)
• 800 Marine Parkway (near intersection of Shell Parkway, on
common area of Laguna Pointe HOA)
• Shearwater Parkway & Mindanao Drive (on common area of
The Shore at California Bayside HOA)
• 755 Redwood Shores Parkway (across from the entrance to
Pescadero Apts., on common area of Gossamer Hollow HOA)
• 1 Egret Lane (at intersection of Redwood Shores Parkway and
entrance to Bridgeport HOA)
Based on RSCA’s, RSOA’s and Redwood City’s input, the exact
designs are being revised. If you have questions or wish to see
the revised plans, please contact AT&T directly (Ed Beyer,
AT&T California, Public Works Coordinator,
(408) 493-7189; eb1536@att.com ).
Submitted by
Sue Nix (Vice President, Redwood Shores Community Association)
and
Carole Wong (President, Redwood Shores Owners Association)
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Update on The Preserve at
Redwood Shores
As our rainy season draws to an end, construction of The
Preserve is complete and the Spring 2011 opening of the
Preserve Community Park has just occurred. The Preserve
Park serves as a “trailhead” for our extensive pathway system.
These pathways allow you to stroll the perimeter of our tidal
wetlands restoration and enjoy the wildlife. Our park contains
two tennis courts, lawn areas, seating and plenty of parking.
Preserve Park is located at the intersection of Marine and
Shearwater Parkways.
Preserve Townhomes:
The response has been extraordinary! Since our model open-
ing last April, more than 120 of our planned 156 townhomes
have been sold. Construction is working overtime to keep
pace. Almost 100 homes have been completed and occupied.
Another 30 are under construction. We expect to have all our
homes completed and occupied this year! Our builder is KB
Homes who also constructed the first-rate Seacrest, California
Bayside Cove and Shore communities, adjacent to The
Continued on page 16
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Sandpiper Prepares for Emergency
When the siren rang at
Sandpiper on May 18,
it wasn’t your typical
fire earthquake drill.
This was the result of
months of research,
planning and preparation.
Carrying bright red
From left, Nicole LaCount, Lori Castagno,
emergency backpacks,
Oscar Gonzales, Anne Ho, Christine Klups,
teachers led students to
and Principal Linda Mc Daniel
a designated meeting
location and provided each with a photo identification card to be used for
medical response and parent reunification. Principal Linda McDaniel and
her staff set up a command center and coordinated emergency response
teams. Hard hats and crowbars were provided to trained staff for a simulated
search and rescue exercise. Fifth grade students also had roles to fill, with
select teams designated as runners to who would shuttle students to the
parent reunification area. With the help of generous donations from the
Sandpiper PTA, Sandpiper parents, and the Redwood Shores Community
Association, the Sandpiper Disaster Preparedness Committee has built a
dedicated emergency shed and stocked it with essential tools and medical
supplies. A priority later this year is to replace aging food and water rations
which were purchased several years ago and set to expire in 2012. In addi-
tion to the Sandpiper community, we would like to express our appreciation
to local emergency organizations including the Redwood City Fire Station
#20 and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), both in
Redwood Shores, who continue to provide their expertise. As our emer-
gency plan continues to expands, we look forward to sharing what we have
learned with other schools throughout our School District.
By Kathy Lee Disaster Preparedness Chairman
Shores Schools Donate To Troops
Thanks to our
Sandpiper and
Redwood Shores
Elementary School
families we were able
to donate 30 boxes to
our Troops. We could
not believe the wonder-
ful items that were
donated. We received
boxes of Girl Scout
cookies (their #1 most
requested item), pop
corn, snack bars, personal care items, books, playing cards, DVD’s and
CD’s. Sandpiper Youth Club made beautiful cards to go into the care
packages. Committee members; Mary Ellen Hills, Stephanie Schwarz,
Dan Dowling, Tracie Pon, Pamela DeVoy, and Hisham Ghazouli worked
together to make signs, collect donations and pack up boxes for the
Pacifica Military Moms. But it was Cub Scout Pack 61 that stood out
curbside, flags waving that stole the show! Their enthusiastic presence
brought in bag fulls of much needed supplies. Every new donation was
met with bell ringing and cheers. Thank you to everyone who worked so
hard on this. We couldn’t have done it without you. And thank you to all
of the Sandpiper and Redwood Shores Elementary families that donated
so generously. You have all made a big difference for our Military serv-
ing so far from home. These care packages give them a taste of home and
a message that we are thinking of them. Judy Bond from Pacifica
Military Moms was amazed at the amount of boxes we loaded into her
Jeep. For those of you that didn’t have a chance to donate to our troops
last month. Pacifica Military Moms could use donations towards ship-
ping out our bountiful boxes. For more ways that you can help, please go
to: www.pacificamilitarymoms.com
 Buying or selling your home?
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WHAT MAKES ME SMILE

Congratulations to Helen, Alexandrea and Isabella, the winners of
Connor Soohoo Wins the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission’s 20th Annual Art

His Biggest Award Contest! Winners were chosen from 1,800 entries received.
This year the theme for the contest was:
“WHAT MAKES ME SMILE”.
On May 14th, 2011, Connor received an award from the Helen Y. left, 1st Place, Fourth Grade
Northern California USTA for outstanding tennis play in 2010. Alexandrea L. middle, 2nd Place, Kindergarten
Connor, 12 years old, born and raised in Redwood Shores, has
Isabella M. right, 3rd Place, Third Grade
won many awards. He was the Boys’ 12 2010 Grand Prix
Winner and on May 15th he won the Fremont Tennis Center Connor attended Sandpiper Elementary School from Kindergarten
Boys’ 12 Open Tournament. The awards ceremony took place through fifth grade and upon graduation he received the
in Alameda. President’s Award for outstanding academics.
Connor plays the piano and has regularly performed in music
competitions. Some of his piano achievements are: He is now attending Ralston Middle School and has achieved
• First runner up at the Junior Bach Festival in Berkeley, CA the “Gold Trunks” level in both 6th and 7th grade. The Gold
• Silver medal at the Baroque and Classical Music Festival in Trunk program is designed to reward and encourage students to
San Jose, CA develop strength and endurance.
• Gold medal winner at the Bay Area Music Association Winter Ken and Kathryn Soohoo, Connor’s parents have lived in
Music Festival Redwood Shores since 1990.
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Redwood City Approves Conditional Use Permit for Planned Parenthood Facility
Redwood City, CA – After several months of deliberation and
discussions concerning parking, site circulation, and access
issues, Redwood City’s Zoning Administrator has approved a
conditional use permit for a health center, the Planned
Parenthood Mar Monte facility at 2890 El Camino Real.
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte applied to the City last year to
convert an existing 5,333 square foot commercial office build-
ing into a health center providing preventative health care serv-
ices, family planning, reproductive health, prenatal, and
primary care services.
The City Zoning Administrator’s decision in issuing a condi-
tional use permit is based on the land use classifications and
zoning matters as applied to the proposed health center site,
such as parking, traffic, access, and zoning conformity. The
specific services provided in the health center may not be the
focus of the City’s review; rather the potential land use impacts
that result from these services, such as hours of operation, num-
ber of employees, deliveries, parking, access, etc., are subject
to the Zoning Administrator’s review and consideration.
The City has found that, subject to the conditions set forth in
the approval (such as number of parking spaces, coordination
on sidewalk improvements, and coordination of on-site security
provisions), the proposed land use at this site is compatible
with surrounding land uses and compliant with City regula-
tions.
During the time Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is making
improvements to the interior of the building they will be pro-
viding selected services in a mobile van unit, which will be
parked on the property three days a week. The use of the
mobile van unit would discontinue as soon as the building
passes final building inspection. Planned Parenthood Mar
Monte has indicated that the new facility may open in early
2012.
The Redwood City Police Department has raised concerns
about potential demands on police resources in responding to
and following up on calls for service to this location, which
may arise from the demonstrations that may occur. Planned
Parenthood Mar Monte has agreed to work with the City in
addressing some of these concerns, through sidewalk
improvements to enhance public safety, coordination of on-
site security provisions, and frequent, open communication
with the police department in terms of activities and whether
a police presence may be required.
Any man can be a Father,
but it takes a special person
to be called Dad.
June 19th is his day.
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ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.

Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
278 Redwood Shores Parkway
(Next to the Nob Hill Market)
Redwood Shores
Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564

A TOOTH SAVING STRATEGY

Research shows that patients with periodontal disease can utilize the non-surgical treatment combination of aggressive cleaning
and short-term antibiotics to effectively save their teeth. The study included patients with severe periodontal disease who had four
or more areas recommended for surgery or tooth extraction. The patients underwent an aggressive cleaning technique known as
root planning and scaling, involving utilization of a special instrument that is slipped down to the bottom of the pocket between
tooth and gums to remove harmful plaque and toxic bacterial by-products. The patients then received an antibiotic and follow-up
root planing and scaling every three months. It was found that the deep-cleaning and medication rendered 87% of the initially
recommended surgeries and extraction unnecessary.

The best time to see your dentist is before you have a problem. The most valuable service we can provide is a thorough and
complete examination. Virtually all-dental problems–decay, gum disease, jaw joint difficulties and loose teeth–are easily
detected in their early stages and can be treated most economically and comfortably at that time. We are currently accepting new
patients. Please call us to schedule an appointment.

P.S. The benefits of the treatment regimen described above were found to last during five years of follow-up.

RSTC Moves Right Into Their Tournaments

Tom Salles about to hit a winner
I’m pleased to announce that the Redwood Shores Tennis
Club’s April Team Tennis tournament went off without a hitch,
nary a drop of rain in sight (the March tournament was rained
out). It was a full tournament with the number of men and
women pretty even though one team had only 2 women. The
social theme was April in Provence and the team names were,
subsequently, a Gallic mouthful: Arcs de Triomphe, Louvres,
Musee d’Orsay, Tours Eiffel. It was a little odd pluralizing all
of these one-of-a-kind landmarks but RSTC is always up for a
challenge! Congratulations to Les Tours Eiffel who towered
over the rest of us. The team of Captain (and Photographer)
Sundar Venkatewaran, Steve Hogan, Paul Insel, Don Smith,
Judy Garb, waiting for a shot
Annette Vernon, and Laurie Merrill were formidable. They
were awarded certificates at Amicis, and everyone was rewarded with a fine day of tennis. Many
thanks to John Hogan for organizing this month’s tournament, to Barb and Rick Urrutia for court-
side refreshments, and to Kathy Miles for procuring prizes.

June 25th is a Team Tennis event. This fun tournament format is very friendly to newcomers as you spend the day with the same 4-5
people and get to know them better then if you play with different people in every round. Join the club and register early. Our tour-
naments are selling out before the window opens for non-members. More info at www.rstc.org.
Karen Brodersen, President, Redwood Shores Tennis Club

The History Of Flag Day – The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birth-
day, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885.
BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to
observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as ‘Flag Birthday’.
In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued
to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as ‘Flag Birthday’, or ‘Flag Day’.
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Palpitations: When To Worry About Your Heartbeat
The steady beating of our hearts is something we take for
granted—until something feels abnormal.
The sensation of irregular heartbeats or rhythms is known as
“palpitations.” This may be described as “heart racing,”
skipped beats, irregular beats or pauses between beats.
Palpitations may be also accompanied by secondary symp-
toms such as shortness of breath, fatigue or weakness, light-
headedness or dizziness, and even fainting. Symptoms may
come and go quickly or remain constant.
“Arrhythmias” are heart-rhythm disturbances that can cause
palpitations. Any component of the complex electrical net-
work that makes up our cardiac conduction system can play a
role in these disturbances. Arrhythmias may result in fast,
slow or irregular pulses. In many cases these palpitations are
harmless and require treatment only if the symptoms are recur-
rent and intolerable. In other cases they may be a symptom of
a significant underlying cardiac problem.
It’s necessary to determine what type of arrhythmia is causing
the palpitations in order to treat them. Health-care providers
typically use a monitoring device to record and store a
patient’s heart rhythm and correlate symptoms with an
arrhythmia, if one is present. Additional tests may be recom-
mended if the patient has a personal or family history of heart
disease.
One of the most common causes of palpitations is a premature
beat from either the atria (upper chambers) or ventricles (lower
chambers) of the heart. This is
often described as the sensation of
skipped beats, abnormal pauses
between beats or an irregular
heart rhythm. These beats may
occur infrequently or be repeti-
tive, occurring in clusters.
Common exacerbating factors are
nicotine, alcohol and caffeine.
However, often no clear triggers
can be identified. In most cases,
this type of arrhythmia is benign
and treatment is only required
when the symptoms become intolerable.
Another common arrhythmia (supraventricular tachycardias,
or SVTs) is characterized by fast, racing palpitations. This can
start at any age, but often surfaces in adolescence or young
adulthood. Patients commonly report episodes of heart racing
(in some cases exceeding 200 beats per minute) that start and
stop abruptly—ranging from a few seconds to several hours.
While benign in most cases, these rhythms can cause uncom-
fortable symptoms and are often recurrent. Therefore, treat-
ment is recommended in many cases where episodes are fre-
quent or poorly tolerated. Treatment generally includes car-
diac ablation, which involves inserting a small catheter into
the heart and destroying the tissue causing the problem, or
medications.
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Another common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, which
causes a racing and/or irregular pulse rate—leading to palpita-
tions, dizziness, fatigue, loss of energy and risk of stroke. Some
patients with atrial fibrillation have an underlying heart disease
such as a leaky or narrowed heart valve, heart muscle dysfunction
(cardiomyopathy), or non-cardiac conditions such as hyperthy-
roidism. In others, no precipitating factors are identified.
Medications and blood thinners are often prescribed to these
patients—or in some cases cardiac ablation may be needed.
Palpitations are common, and the symptoms can range from mild
to recurrent and uncomfortable. In the mild cases, reassurance
may be all that’s required. In other cases, palpitations may be an
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with nearly 300 excited kids and their parents. The build-
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Parade of Planes Continued From Page 1
Children had a
chance to sit in the
cockpits and imag-
ine what it would
feel like to fly an
airplane. Pilots
were on board to
share information
about the airplanes.
The planes were towed by truck from the
San Carlos airport to the school by Willie
Turner of San Carlos Airport and Herb
Patten an airplane enthusiast.
“Any interest in science that builds a rela-
tionship through schools is terrific.” said
Kristin Tomita, who was watching as her
two sons were climbing into the inside of
the Gyrocopter.
Michael Manero, who helps out with the
Young Eagles, an organization whose goal
is to introduce young people to flight, and
Carly Smith and Ian Johnson who belong
to the San Jose State University Precision
Flight Team were among others who were
there to help with the event, as well.
“The Gyrocopter is a helicopter (like
pictured on page 1). It is not designed to
take off vertically. You can spin it up, as it
has to have a motor to give it momentum.”
said Cass Wilson, who holds a commercial
pilot’s license.
The BD 5 Turbo Prop on page 1 was home
built by Seth Anderson
for fun, but difficult to
fly. It was donated to
the San Carlos Airport
Museum after he passed
away.
By Carol Mertens
Disaster Preparedness
Tips for May – First Aid,
Personal Needs or “Kiss It
and Make It Better...”
By Mike Mancusi
This is another important area of quake prep to dis-
cuss with and involve your children in. If they know
they are prepared they will feel in control and handle
the stress of an actual quake much better.
First Aid Kit - make sure it contains the basic band-
ages, sterilized gauze pads, adhesive tape, etc.
Investing in a good one will save you time and
money in the long run and give you some peace of
mind. Keeping a smaller version in your car is also
a good idea. Be sure to check the expiration dates
on products and replace or rotate as needed.
First Aid Manual - keep it with your first aid kit
and review it regularly.
Miscellaneous Kit Items - scissors, tweezers, nee-
dle, antibacterial ointment, antiseptic, thermometer,
safety pins.
Latex Gloves - several pair.
Cleaning Agent/Soap - antibacterial is best.
Over The Counter Medications - pain reliever,
anti-diarrhea medicine, antacid.
Sunscreen
Personal Medications - make sure you have a sup-
ply of any medicines your family requires:
heart/blood pressure prescriptions, insulin, etc.
Eye Needs - extra glasses or contact lenses and
required supplies.
Other Personal Items - toothbrush/paste or denture
needs, diapers, toilet paper, feminine hygiene prod-
ucts. You can make up a personal kit for each family
member, storing the supplies for each in something
as simple as a gallon size plastic food bag.
Now that automated external defibrillators or AEDs
have been placed in wall mounted boxes on the out-
side of our Fire Station and near the entrance of the
Sandpiper Community center, we should all try to
learn how to use these life saving devices.
Be Prepared By Taking A First Aid and CPR/AED
Course, and Staying Current With Your Skills!
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From LYNN’s KITCHEN
(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine)
Lynn Kathleen Adams
WHERE IS OUR SUNNY SPRING WEATHER?
It was a gloomy, gray and drizzly day here in Redwood Shores,
and we had just come back from our late afternoon Saturday
chores and were tired, grouchy and hungry. I wanted to make
something delicious, comforting and warm to cheer us up. I had
chicken thighs, white wine, Yukon Gold potatoes, lemons and a
package of frozen Trader Joe’s artichoke hearts (I just love these,
and usually have a couple packages in the freezer) Hum – how
about some sort of a nourishing chicken stew?
I fed the Kitties circling around my feet their evening meal, and
they settled into their kitty beds for a post-dinner nap. Cup of
herbal tea in hand, I rummaged through the pantry, found a jar of
capers and pitted green olives, and set these out on the counter top
along with the other ingredients. I always have chicken stock on
hand, so I was ready to roll up my sleeves and see what I could
prepare. This should be interesting – another kitchen adventure
but with such promising ingredients, how could I possibly not
succeed?
This chicken stew is certainly eclectic, and definitely a
“California” (i.e. not Connecticut) dish, but the verdict was defi-
nitely “thumbs-up” and something that I will make again. In fact,
I already raved about it to my Connecticut sisters, all who wanted
the “recipe” so I thought I had better write down the ingredients
right away. I also had a package of frozen Alexia whole grain din-
ner roles in the freezer, which only take a quick ten minutes in a
400 degree oven to heat. They were delicious with the stew.
CHICKEN STEW WITH ARTICHOKES & OLIVES
6 Bone-in Chicken Thighs with Skin (this makes for a more fla-
vorful dish)
½ Cup of Flour
Salt & Pepper
2 – 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Large Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
Grated Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
3 Tablespoons Capers, drained and rinsed with cold water
1 Cup Sauvignon Blanc
2 Cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
4 – 5 Medium sized Yukon Gold Potatoes, scrubbed and cut into
small cubes (do not remove skin)
1 Cup Pitted Green Olives, sliced into quarters length-wise
1 Package (12 oz) Trader Joes Frozen Artichoke Hearts
1 Cup Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
Rinse and pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Dredge
lightly in flour, sprinkle with salt & pepper and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch Oven over medium high heat.
Add chicken in a single layer and cook, turning once until well
browned. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium, and add garlic, capers and lemon zest –
stir until just fragrant – only a minute or two is needed.
Add wine and simmer, scraping any browned bits of chicken from
the bottom of the pan. Add chicken broth, Yukon gold potatoes,
chicken, and bring to low boil. Cover pan, and lower heat to low;
continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 10 – 15 min-
utes to ensure chicken cooked through. The broth will thicken as
the potatoes continue to cook and you reduce the liquid Add
frozen artichoke hearts and olives. Continue cooking uncovered
WINE APPRECIATION
By Tom Barras
Much like many entry level wine enthusiasts,
one of my first white wines of choice was
California Chardonnay. I loved its buttery
smooth, tropical fruit, slightly sweet, vanilla-
scented, mouth-coating flavors. It was easy
to enjoy, and the euphonic trill of its sinuous
syllables made me feel like I was ordering real
wine—certainly something with a French heritage.
However, during my vinous explorations, my palate
changed, and I developed a preference for a wine with
the exact opposite characteristics. I came to prefer aromatic,
lighter bodied whites with a crisp lingering finish. While there
are many white wines with that profile, Sauvignon Blanc—a.k.a
Fumé Blanc—was the one that became our house white wine.
There are some good reasons why.
First, Sauvignon Blanc (SB) has great “food friendliness.”
California Chardonnay is, more often than not, a full bodied, low
acid, vanilla rich, pineapple flavored wine. I can’t think of too
many foods that would pair well with that. SB, on the other hand,
is a light to medium bodied, herbal tasting wine, with a medium
to high crispness that pairs quite well with a wide variety of
foods—fish, poultry, pork, or pasta that are seasoned with herbs
like rosemary, parsley, thyme, tarragon or savory. As such, SB
works beautifully for exactly the kind of food that you will be
serving this summer. Further, because of its acidity (crispness),
SB is a great “palate cleanser” between bites of food and keeps
everything tasting fresh and interesting throughout the meal.
Secondly, you get more bang for your buck with Sauvignon
Blanc. A quick review of wine store shelves and restaurant wine
lists reveals that, on balance, Sauvignons cost far less than
Chardonnay at similar quality levels. At the retail level, there
are numerous great tasting SB’s in the $12 to $20 price range.
In addition, on restaurant wine lists, there are some excellent ones
in the mid $30 range. Chardonnays, because of their enduring
popularity, are routinely priced higher at retail, and most particu-
larly in restaurants.
Finally, Sauvignon Blanc is made in a variety of styles, and it is
unlikely that you would not find one that pleases your palate.
There’s the stainless steel fermented method yielding crisp, herbal
aromas and a matching flavor profile. For those drinkers who
prefer a less assertive style, some winemakers add oak seasoning,
while others might blend in a little Semillon or Chardonnay to
soften the edges. A few others, in tribute to the Bordeaux model,
give it some barrel fermentation in addition to the Semillon. Not
sure which style you might like? Ask your favorite wine retailer
to recommend three or four styles. Taste and compare them,
especially with food, and discover your favorite.
for another 10 minutes or so, until potatoes are tender when
pierced with a fork.
Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, place the chicken thigh in the center of a shallow soup
bowl, and surround it with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy!
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On My Soapbox - By the Swan Lady, aka Pat Dixon
I will have moved by the time this
issue is out so this will really be
my last “Opinion Page”, unless
someone else wants to take it over.
After the April issue came out I
had many calls all saying “thanks”
for not only the ‘hints’ but also the
‘barb’s’, so to you all: keep up the
good work! All of us out here need
to be reminded on occasion, when
we get so engrossed that we
become forgetful, not only in our
driving but with our bikers and
those who like to just leisurely
walk to our parks or along the
levee’s. Which is why the arterial
stop sign at Redwood Shores
Parkway and Cringle is such a
blessing – that the crosswalk is a direct access to the park from the south.
During my 26 years here so much has changed in the Shores. Should any
of you “old-timers” still want to have the Shores become an independent
“town” my e-mail address will remain the same so do contact me. From
my many years with the Redwood City Bike and Ped groups, the “final
push” will be in about two months when the bike and ped overpass from
Ralston, over the 101 to behind Oracle, to join the Around the Bay path
is completed and dedicated. Having sat on the Citizen’s Advisory
Committee for the County Transportation Authority for the last 14 or 15
years, and having pushed for this pathway with the City of Belmont, for
about the same time frame, I have asked to have the Grand Opening
Dedication in the afternoon so that I can drive back here for it. It’s about
two hours time one way. This, then, will complete many of the things
I have wanted to do, which also includes the bike/ped path from Whipple
north on the east side of the 101 up to the San Carlos Airport. As I’ve
written previously when I came here in 1985 there was nothing beyond
Shell, but the open fields with the red foxes, possums and the jackrabbits.
They are gone now because of the build-out. My personal hope
is that with the final building of Max Keech’s, The Preserve, nothing
more will be done. The last I heard was that we are over the last estimate
of some 15,000 residents.
As my final comment, I want to say, if you live in a Homeowner’s
Association complex, PLEASE do a very careful background check of
any of your residents that may want to join your Board. In mine we have
a resident that has been here since 2006. Rather than go down to City
Hall and check out the existing CC&R’s, he has presumed many things
that are NOT part of the common area. Many of the early complexes
have specific CC&R’s which are not being followed, and some of the
changes are not being given to the City Records Department, which is a
specific given.
As I said when I made my good-bye’s to the RWC Council, since most
of those I knew are now retired, it’s time for me to do the same.
However there are a few that I really want to thank for their helpfulness
and they include Marilyn Harang, Chu Chang and Peter V. Also to Mr.
Robert Bell, our new City Manager: you have two previous Managers,
whose big shoes you have to fill!!
Take care of yourselves, be kind to your neighbors, and thank you all for
the memories.

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Disability insurance can replace some or nearly all of any income
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Social Security — If you are basically unable to perform any job
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Fact. Further, 58% of all applicants for disability benefits are ini-
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Workers’ Compensation — If you are injured or become sick
on the job, you are eligible for benefits under your employer’s
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The best, and most expensive, coverage is that which kicks in when you
are unable to perform your specific job. Example. Say a neurosurgeon
loses his or her hand in an accident. The person could still be a physi-
cian, but probably could no longer perform the duties of a neurosur-
geon. By the definition of so-called “own occupation” policies, this per-
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A NEW NAME, NEW LOOK AND NEW FEEL

FOR VERTICAL CHALLENGE!
After eleven years, the Vertical Challenge Helicopter Air Show is getting a
makeover. This June 18 & 19, 2011, marks the debut of HeliFest at the
Hiller Aviation Museum. Instead of a single, one-day event, HeliFest gath-
ers several festivals into a two-day, super fun weekend. HeliFest is not an
airshow but in keeping with the original theme of Vertical Challenge,
HeliFest showcases military and commercial helicopters on display and
open to the public for two, full days. HeliFest also features fabulous food,
wine and the Bay Area’s finest microbrews. And returning this year is the
popular Kid’s Zone that includes slides, rides, face-painting and fun activi-
ties that kids love.
Why these changes? Increasingly strict federal regulations regarding air
shows and restrictions by local airport management combined with the economic challenges faced by commercial and government
helicopter operators, at both the local and state level, have made it necessary to modify Vertical Challenge. Also, with new event
partners, food-providers, brewers and other participants, the opportunity exists for creating a unique event never seen before on the
San Francisco Peninsula: The result is HeliFest!
Highlights of HeliFest:
•Helicopter Festival – We welcome commercial operators and the United States military with their big helicopters, available and
open for the public to explore.
•Microbrew Festival – Enjoy some of the best Microbrews that the San Francisco Peninsula has to offer.
•Wine Festival – For those who enjoy wine with their whirlybirds, this is for you!
•Food Festival – We feature some of the best Bay Area food vendors for your dining pleasure.
•Kids Festival – The little ones will have plenty to do getting face paintings and playing on giant slides and rides.
HeliFest is June 18 & 19, 10am – 4pm - Tickets are $15 adult, $10 youth (5-17) and seniors (65+), kids 4 and under are free. No VIP
passes or discount coupons accepted for HeliFest.

ARE YOU FROM THE U.S.?

That’s what the lovely young woman asked me while I was waiting
for my morning latte, en route to a luncheon. My surprised look
prompted her to explain, “Well, it’s just that you look so sharp.
People just don’t dress that way here.” Now, please understand I’m
not saying this to brag about myself, but rather to elaborate on the
issue at hand – which is that our culture has truly gotten to the place
where many people just don’t take pains to put themselves together
with thought before they step out the door.

It’s interesting that this conversation occurred during the week that
the Chronicle reported that author Danielle Steele recently criti-
cized the Bay area for not dressing well. Dressing well does not
mean wearing couture or high-end designers; it also does not mean
not dressing in casual attire. There’s nothing inherently wrong with
casual dressing, but casual does not mean careless or sloppy.
Unfortunately, we’ve gone from a ‘casual Friday’ environment to a
careless-everyday environment.

What will it take to improve the fashion landscape? It’s not com-
plicated: just some thought and a mirror for starters. If we all took How About Contributing?
an extra five minutes to make sure that what we’re wearing is clean,
pressed, in good repair, well-fitted, and suitable for the occasion,
*We are always looking for a hot tip
that will be a significant improvement. The hardest part of that * Do you know someone who just got married, a
little formula for most people is “well-fitted” (i.e. not too tight, not new baby, made the honor roll, started a new
too baggy, not too revealing, age-appropriate), followed by “suit-
able for the occasion” (i.e. exercise wear for exercising; dressier company? Tell everyone in Redwood Shores
attire for interviews, weddings, funerals, dare I say – the opera & * Organizing a garage sale, block party, a race of
theatre?) We can brighten our little piece of the world with just a
little bit of care in what we wear. All in favor?! some kind Let the Pilot know!!
Submitted by Adena Ditonno, of Adena Designs A date or event, we’ll put it on the calendar!
www.adenadesigns.net
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The Redwood Shores Lions Club
By Shellie Sakamoto, Past President

Fingerprinting at the RWS Easter Egg Hunt

The Redwood Shores Lions hosted a successful children’s fin-
gerprinting table at the RWS Easter Egg Hunt. The children’s
fingerprinting was conducted with the assistance of the
Redwood City Police Department.
Lions Volunteer on Earth Day at Half Moon Bay
Recently, an Earth Day Coastal Clean up event was held in
Half Moon Bay. Lion Angie Tapang helped to coordinate the
Lions Volunteers. Everyone helped to clear trash, clear out
brush and replant certain areas. The event was sponsored by
PG&E and an informal BBQ lunch was served.
Women’s PAC 10 Rowing Challenge
The Redwood Shores Lions braved the rain and gusty wind,
and sold concessions at the Women’s PAC 10 Rowing
Challenge on March 26 and 27. The sun came out on Sunday
and there were lots of smiling faces from rowing teams and
spectators alike. The Lions enjoyed serving hot coffee and
other refreshments, as well as meeting many people who trav-
eled from all over the United States to cheer on their teams.
Annual Eyeglasses Collections
Thank you to everyone who donated eyeglasses at the
Redwood Shores Community Center. Each year, the
Redwood Shores Lions takes the eyeglasses to the
District 4-C4 collection site, so the eyeglasses can be trans-
ported to the sorting center. Eventually, optometrists and
other Lion Volunteers (via the Lions In Sight Program) will
travel to other countries and the eyeglasses will be distributed
to people in need. Thank you for your support!
High School Scholarships
Congratulations to our high school scholarship winners! Each
year, the Redwood Shores Lions Community Service
Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students
who demonstrate academic caliber, extra-curricular involve-
ment, and commitment to community service and volun-
teerism. The Scholarships are open to any graduating high
school students in the Bay area. This year, the Redwood
Shores Lions Club has selected the following scholarship
recipients: Darren Wong, Carlmont High School and Alyson
Lazzarrotti, Carlmont High School. Darren will receive a
$700 scholarship and Alyson will receive a $500 scholarship.
These students were impressive in their dedication to the spir-
it of community service. In addition, special thanks to our Shellie Sakamoto, Secretary and Ram Paul Passi, Treasurer.
scholarship chairperson, Gary Krippendorf, for his work in Congratulations and best wishes for another successful year!
organizing and spearheading this worthwhile program!
Lions Donate to the Bay Area Special Olympics Lions Club About the Redwood Shores Lions Club
Did you know that there is a Lions Club in the Bay Area, that The Redwood Shores Lions Club holds its general meeting on
was organized specifically to support Special Olympics? This the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Sandpiper
club was formed this year, and recently, the Redwood Shores Community Center. The club is a family friendly group of indi-
Lions approved a donation of $250 for this club. viduals who enjoy giving back to the community while having
2011 – 2012 New Officers fun. For more information, please contact Mary Carbullido at
Congratulations to the new officers for 2011-2012, (650) 593-6384 or Shellie Sakamoto at (650) 654-7914.
Gary Krippendorf, President, Jun Madrinan, Vice President,
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