Volume 42 Number 9

THE PILOT
Redwood Shores Community Association

RSCA Calendar 2012

September 2012

The Bell Brothers finishing off last of Sounds of Shores 2012 Summer Concert

Thursday Dec. 20th Light Up The Shores Judging

Sunday Dec. 9th Santa Comes To The Shores RWS Library 1-3pm

Saturday Oct. 27th Halloween Walk Marlin Park 1pm - 2:30pm

Tuesday Oct. 9th Community Meeting with RWC Police Chief RWS Library 6:30pm

Saturday Sept. 9th E-Recycling Redwood Shores Library 10am - 2pm

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Re-opening of Marlin Park on August 4th

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Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to clean house! Goodwill Industries returns to the Shores
and will accept e-waste and other disposables. For more information about this event, please visit our web site at RSCA.org.

E-RECYCLING Saturday, Sept. 8th, RWS Library 10:00 AM - 2:00PM

Families, Scouts and anyone else who wanted to make a difference in the community, came to Mariners Park on Aug. 25th. at 8am where they were given plastic bags and grabbers to go out and help clean up the levee. At 12pm everyone reported back to the park for a BBQ lunch provided by the San Mateo Credit Union. Many thanks to Mike Whatmore and Nina Boire of RSCA who spearheaded this event.

Pete Hughes Annual Levee Cleanup

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REDWOOD SHORES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205 Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173 rsca.org

2012 Board PRESIDENT Harris Rogers....................................harris.rogers@comcast.net VICE PRESIDENT Sue Nix...............................................smn3333@gmail.com SECRETARY Lynn Adams........................................randladams@aol.com TREASURER Stephen Bellingham...........................sbellingham@apr.com PAST PRESIDENT Doug Crisman.......................................djcrisman@aol.com Lynn Adams Mayling Bellingham Stephen Bellinghan Nina Boire Doug Crisman Jim Cvengros BOARD MEMBERS Carol Ford Celli Frost Mike Mancusi Carol Mertens Sue Nix Jerry Patrick Harris Rogers Robert Schmidt Clemencia Rodriquez Michael Whatmore Andrew Young

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Presidents Memo Blood Drive

Shores Birds, School District Re-organization RWC Police Academy, Police Award Economic Development Bothered by Bunions Students

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Cert Training, Green@Home Energy House Call Page 14 San Carlos AAUW Events Selecting Your Next Dog Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Therapists Corner Sample Media Release Free Meals For School

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The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA). Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

Save The Music

Fall Lite for Clothing

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We need 20 Shores Volunteers

on Saturday, October 13th, 8:00am - Noon

Presidents Memo for September 2012

We also communicate about events of local interest through our roadway median signs on Marine Pkwy and Redwood Shores Pkwy. When needed, we send postal mail to every Shores residence on issues of larger importance (like the levees). Our goal is to be informative (without being intrusive) about events and issues of specific interest to the Shores.

by Harris Rogers

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And we now are expanding our ability to communicate by email to those who join our list.

RSCA needs about 20 volunteers to man tables with water for the runners or to help guide the runners to stay on the course. Water tables can be manned by a parent & children. Other volunteers will be assigned to keep runners on track.

The Redwood City Education Foundation is again this year sponsoring a half-marathon race that will come through Redwood Shores along our levees. Heres your chance to help and to see some of the fastest runners on the peninsula.

Each volunteer will be right along the race course and will see the race close up. This is the just the second time a race will come through the Shores, and volunteers will receive a special tee shirt to keep as a souvenir. If you wish to volunteer and can help on Saturday morning, October 13, please contact Jim Cvengros at CvenSr@aol.com. (We only need 20, so the first 20 to contact Jim will be on the list.)
If you want details of what RSCA tries to do in Redwood Shores, you can go to the RSCA.org web site and, under Your Community Association, there is a link to RSCA Documents. On page 1 of the original Articles of Incorporation you can read the purpose for which the Association was originally formed in 1970. Also under Your Community Association there is a link to our current Bylaws with more detail about our mission (Article III).

RSCA is entirely a volunteer organization. RSCA is dedicated to preserving the highest quality of life by promoting activities and events for our little island. And the list of things that we could be doing things we would like to be doing continues to grow. We work to keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and work.

We also support the interests of our local businesses who share with us this wonderful community. At its Annual Meeting, RSCA provides an opportunity each year for the community to meet and hear from our local elected officials and those city & county employees who serve us. When needed, RSCA provides other forums for united community action.

As the advocate for Redwood Shores, RSCA has for over 40 years actively supported the shared interests of all Shores residents, including homeowners and renters.

You can find complete information about this race at: http://www.OktobeRun.com

Tuesday, October 9th, 6:30pm at the RWS Library.

A REMINDER: RWCs Chief of Police, J.R. Gamez, will be joining us on Tuesday, October 9th for a conversation with the Shores community about our law enforcement concerns. GET THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

Meet RWC Police Chief October 9th

What We Do

Chief Gamez is an avid listener, and this will be a great opportunity to exchange information and have an exchange of ideas about issues that may seem unique to the Shores.

Shores History at the Library

But I think our mission can be summed up in two words: Communicate and Advocate.

RSCA communicates by printing and distributing this monthly PILOT magazine. The PILOT is the only magazine, focused entirely on our local community that goes to every residential household and many businesses in Redwood Shores.

Originally unwanted and unloved, the Shores is now one of the brightest & best places to live and work on the Peninsula! See how it happened and the work that went into transforming this wonderful community we call home.

That history is still on display for the next few months at the Redwood Shores Library. If you missed it in 2010, you should take some time to visit the library and browse through the history of our special community.

For our 40th Anniversary Celebration back in 2010, RSCA put together a history of Redwood Shores in many pictures and newspaper articles dating back to the 1960s.

Stop by and see how the Shores became such a great place to live!

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The Snowy Egret is a small to medium size bird with a slim black bill, feathery, long plumage on the chest, black legs and distinctive yellow feet. Youll know its a Snowy Egret when you spot those yellow feet! Adults are typically 61 centimetres (24 in) long and weigh 375 grams (13.2oz). The area of the upper bill, in front of the eyes, is yellow but turns red during the breeding season when the adults also gain recurved plumes on the back, making for a shaggy effect. The juvenile looks similar to the adult, but the base of the bill is paler, and a green or yellow line runs down the back of the legs. They nest in colonies, often with other wading birds, usually on flat platforms they have made of sticks and fine twigs in trees. In the Shores, you may see their nests in large ornamental pear trees or alders. Three to four greenish-blue, oval eggs are incubated by both adults. The young leave the nest in 20 to 25 days and hop about on branches near the nest before finally departing. In warmer locations, such as the Bay Area, Snowy Egrets are permanent residents; but more northern populations migrate to Central America and the West Indies. They eat fish, crustaceans, insects and small reptiles. They stalk prey in shallow water, often running or shuffling their feet, flushing prey into view, known as dip-fishing flying with their feet just over the water. Snowy Egrets may also stand still and wait to ambush prey which is often what I see them doing in our lagoons which are ideally suited to their type of fishing. At the turn of the 20th century, the beautiful plumes of the Snowy Egret were in great demand as decorations for womens hats. This reduced the population of the species to dangerously low levels. Now protected in the USA by law, under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, their population has rebounded. We are lucky to have these elegant beauties adorning our shoreline year round. Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoy birds or other wildlife. They are a valuable asset to our community. Please pick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse. Birds can get entangled in them and starve. References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology website www.allaboutbirds.org. Submitted by Ramona Ambrozic

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The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District is pleased to announce the reorganization of the administrative team at Ralston Middle School. Effective immediately, Linda McDaniel, Principal at Sandpiper School will assume duties and responsibilities at Ralston Middle School as the Administrative Director of 21st Century Learning. In that capacity, Ms. McDaniel will be involved in collaboratively moving innovative teaching and curriculum forward to optimize the cutting edge facilities that the District is putting into place at the school. She will work closely with the new Ralston principal, Scott Carson, and Dean of Students, Jonathan Sanchez, to build a leadership team that supports student success, inspirational and powerful teaching, engaged parents, and a dynamic learning community. Ms. McDaniel has served the District as principal of Sandpiper School for the past five years. Her leadership skills and knowledge of the school district will provide a tremendous resource for the staff and students at Ralston Middle School. Jennifer Kollmann, Director of Educational Services, has been appointed interim principal at Sandpiper. The District plans to have a permanent principal in place as close to the opening of school (August 29) as possible. The District is committed to preparing our students for limitless possibilities in the future. 21st Century Learning and the implementation of Common Core Curriculum requires thoughtful planning and consideration, having Linda engaged in this work at Ralston will help propel this work Belmont/Redwood Shores School Board Announces New Sandpiper Elemenary School Principal. We are pleased to announce that Erica Gilbert will join the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District as Principal of Sandpiper Elementary School effective September 4, 2012. Her appointment was made at the August 23rd Special Board of Trustees Meeting. Erica has been serving the Los Altos School District since March of 2008 when she was hired to be principal of Gardner Bullis Elementary School in the Town of Los Altos Hills. She was instrumental in opening a school that had previously closed, drawing the school and local community together, setting a vision and new perspective on student learning. Her responsibilities also included working with architects and construction superintendents to complete the project on time and within budget. The school, its students and staff have flourished with her guidance and leadership. Mrs. Gilbert also actively participated in a number of district committees during her tenure in Los Altos. Mrs. Gilbert held a variety of administrative positions during her fifteen year tenure in the Sunnyvale School District including Assistant Principal at Sunnyvale Middle School for four years and Principal of Cherry Chase Elementary School. Under her leadership both schools were recognized as both a California Distinguished School and National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Mrs. Gilbert is excited to be joining the Sandpiper community and is looking forward to engaging staff, students, and families in continuing the tradition of excellence.

BELMONT-REDWOOD\SHORES SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION

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Redwood City, CA From forensics to narcotics, auto theft to SWAT teams, and juvenile crime to K9, the 21st annual Redwood City Citizens Police Academy offers an in-depth, real life look at the day-to-day experience of police work. The Academy is a rigorous and exciting 11-week program that is modeled after the States curriculum for actual police academies. Applications are now available at the Redwood City Police Department for the 2012 session, which starts on September 13th, 2012 to November 22nd, 2012

Redwood Citys Citizens Police Academy Brings Real Life Law Enforcement Skills and Experience to The Community

In addition to fascinating classroom work featuring expert instructors and a variety of genuine police topics and issues, participants will actually go in the field. Here, theyll get real, hands-on training and experience with live firearms, defensive tactics, a police patrol ride along, and more. All sessions are conducted by veteran police officers and other law enforcement professionals.

Each participant receives 40 hours of intensive instruction in a variety of real-life law enforcement activities. Theres no sugar-coating or soft-pedaling its law enforcement reality, covering virtually every aspect of the roles and responsibilities of the Redwood City Police Department. The curriculum for the 2012 session tentatively includes: K9 Communications Drugs SWAT Traffic Jail Tour Forensics Officer Safety D.U.I. Firearms Criminal Law Defensive Tactics Communications Role Playing Scenario

This is a great opportunity for members of the community to gain a better understanding of the job that our local police department performs for the citizens of Redwood City, while building good will and supportive relations between the police and the public.

Class size is limited to 25 participants, so interested community members are encouraged to call Officer Diana Villegas at 650-780-7104 or email dvillegas@redwoodcity.org as soon as possible to have an application sent to them. Applications are also available online at www.redwoodcity.org/policeacademy. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and live or work within San Mateo County. This Academy is not intended to train participants for certification as law enforcement officials. Contact: Officer Diana Villegas Redwood City Police Department 650-780-7104

The Redwood City PD is a finalists for an Award of Excellence - Small Agency in the ConnectedCOPS Awards, a new awards program for law enforcement using social media. These awards were created (by law enforcement social media consulting firm LAwS Communications) to recognize the great work being done with social media, by individual sworn officers and law enforcement agencies. Winners will be announced on September 10, 2012. You can read more about the ConnectedCOPS awards here: http://connectedcops.net/ConnectedCOPSAwards/

Redwood City - You are invited to share our pride in the Redwood City Police Department they are really at the forefront of using technology and social media to connect with the community. Just take a look at www.redwoodcity.org/police and youll see what I mean: crime maps online, live video chat, file a report online, get traffic accident reports online, sign up for text/email notificationsand now theyre being recognized by the entire field of law enforcement for their forward-thinking strategies!

Police Award For September

Being a finalist (and odds-on favorite to win, in my opinion!) for this award is very high praise, and truly points to the level of professionalism and creativity that our police department exhibits every day. Please join me in congratulating the entire force for their excellence in the use of social media, and their continual leadership, creativity, and innovation as they work to engage and educate the community.

Over the past two months, I have shared with you two of the Councils priorities Financial Sustainability (our FY 12-13, and 13-14 budgets), and Public Infrastructure (the 101/Woodside Road Intersection). This month, I would like to share with you information about a third Council priority Economic Development.

Economic Development by Jeff Gee, Vice Mayor of RWC

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The previous Councils have worked hard to make Redwood City a great place to live, work and raise a family. With over 1,000 units of housing now under construction, jobs and businesses are moving into our City. The following are just a few highlights of companies that are starting, growing, expanding, and coming to Redwood City. * * * * * * * * * Rocket Fuel technology Dragon Theater Productions live theatre, acting classes Evernote - technology Genius internet marketing LiveOps cloud computing/technology Madiant computer network security TURN software/technology Five Guys Burgers (September) Quinta Sol (September)

These are just a few of the business highlights as we work towards a friendlier place to do business. In addition, we have

Redwood Shores Certified Farmers Market

WEST COAST FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION Every Friday - Year Round 3:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. Redwood Shores Public Library

Financial sustainability, public infrastructure and economic development all go hand in hand. One cannot happen without the other. It is important that we take care of business that is in front of us today. At the same time though, we need to think about the future and plan for it. I can assure you that the Council is taking care of business, and planning for the Redwood City of the future.

With the vision created in the General Plan, and the Downtown Site Plan, many more developments and projects are envisioned for Redwood City. One of these major projects is Depot Circle. Currently a parking lot located between the theatre project and the CalTrain tracks (behind Sequoia Station), this new development will provide a significant amount of new, Class A office space to downtown. Preparatory work is underway to relocate utilities and the culvert that contains Redwood Creek. Envisioned to break ground next year, this project should be completed in 3-4 years.

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Dental X-rays use high-speed film that allows us to minimize your radiation exposure. Though machines vary, the average set of bitewing X-rays adds only as much radiation as youd get from about three extra weeks of natural background radiation. Bitewing X-RAYS are a necessary part of regular dental checkups. They give us vital information that we cant get from any other source and allows us to treat dental problems before they cause serious damage to your teeth and mouth.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE PROCEDURE? To begin well place a lead apron over your body to shield you while we take the X-rays. Well place a small packet of X-ray film inside your mouth and ask you to bite on the tab on the side of the packet. Biting the tab lines the film up properly and allows us to get a picture of your upper and lower teeth at the same time.

WHY DO I NEED BITEWING X-RAYS? We use bitewing X-rays to find cavities between your teeth, tarter on the roots, worn-out fillings, receding bone levels caused by periodontal disease, and other conditions we cannot find with a clinical bone exam alone. Without X-rays, we wouldnt be able to detect these problems until they had become severe and caused serious damage.

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RWC Come join us for this interactive and informative class and learn how to take better care of yourself, your family, your loved ones and neighbors when a disaster does happen. Floods, wildfires, mudslides, earthquake, airline crash, terrorism, disasters come in all forms and severity, are unpredictable and cause disruptions to emergency services. A large scale disaster can easily overwhelm local emergency response resources, Police Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services. The CERT program will provide citizens with basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills to help reduce loss and protect property during the most critical timeframe, until emergency responders can arrive. During the C.E.R.T. course, students will receive training in emergency preparedness, fire suppression, medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, team organization and terrorism. Upon full course completion students will receive a Certificate of Completion. Classes fill up fast, dont miss this critical training. For additional information or to register, please contact Christy Adonis, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator - serving Redwood City and San Carlos at 780-5798, or by email at cadonis@redwoodcity.org CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER - 2012 SIGN UP NOW Wednesday, October 17th 6:30pm to 9:00pm Saturday, October 20th 9:00am to 4:30pm Saturday, November 3rd 9:00am to 4:30pm AGE: 18 + COST: FREE INSTRUCTORS: Fire Department staff and CERT Volunteers LOCATION: Redwood City Fire Station 9, 755 Marshall St., RWC Put on by Redwood City Fire Department & San Carlos Fire Department

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING (CERT)

Redwood City Green@Home HouseCalls are a service offered by Acterra, a non-profit organization, in partnership with the City of Redwood City, that help residents save energy and money. A Green@Home HouseCall can save renters and homeowners $50 to $150 per year and reduce CO2 emissions!

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During a HouseCall, trained volunteers work with residents in their homes to perform a home energy assessment and install basic energy-saving upgrades. Upgrades include compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), a retractable clothesline, low-flow water devices, and weatherstripping. Find out how much your devices use and how to reduce this waste by signing up for a Green@Home HouseCall. How much standby power do your electronics use?

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A bunion is typically described as a large, bony bump on the joint at the base of the big toe. This abnormality is created when the big toe rotates and leans toward the other toes, which over time forces the big toe joint in the wrong direction. Bunions form when a persons weight fails to be evenly distributed on the foots joints and tendons. Bunions can be genetic, caused by a structural defect in the foot passed down in the family. Arthritis or foot injuries, or wearing shoes that are too tight or have high heels, can also lead to bunions. Bunions affect both men and women, but women are at higher risk because theyre more likely to wear tight-fitting or high-heeled shoes. Signs and symptoms include a large bump on the side of the foot near the big toe joint, or swelling, redness, soreness or calluses in this area or under the base of the second toe. It may become difficult to move the big toe, or the patient may have constant or sporadic pain. Because the condition may cause other toes to overlap, symptoms may also include corns or calluses on or between the other toes. Over time, this toe crowding can lead to a condition called hammertoe, characterized by bent or claw-like toes. In severe cases, the pain from a bunion may make it difficult to wear normal shoes, to move the big toe without discomfort or even to walk. A person with any of the above symptoms should start by seeing a primary care physician, who may provide a referral to a podia-

Bothered By Bunions By Brad Naylor, DPM, M.S.

trist, or a doctor who specializes in treating foot conditions. Bunions are permanent unless they are surgically corrected. Over time they may become larger and create more discomfort, making surgery necessary. Before going the surgical route, there are some ways to help alleviate bunion discomfort. This includes replacing tight or high-heeled shoes with comfortable, low-heeled shoes with adequate arch support, and avoiding physical activities that create discomfort. Other nonsurgical treatments include padding and taping the foot into a normal position, or using over-the-counter or custom orthoses such as shoe inserts or arch supports. It can also help to take over-the-counter pain medications and ice the painful area. If surgery is necessary, the procedure generally involves removing swollen tissue around the joint, removing and realigning bone to straighten out the big toe, and permanently fusing the bones of the problematic joint. Recovery can take several weeks, and patients must wear proper shoes and avoid activities or other problematic movements/mechanics for the long term to keep the bunion from returning. Bunions are a common foot problem caused by shoes, genetics, injuries, and certain illnesses or conditions. They can be very painful, which often drives people to see a podiatrist for treatment. Luckily there are several nonsurgical treatments you can try, and if all else fails surgery can be quite effective. Photo Caption: Dr. Brad Naylor is a podiatrist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. He is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Endnote: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editor Arian Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.

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The San Carlos/Redwood City branch of AAUW will present a Chocolate and Wine Tasting fund-raiser on Sunday September 30 from 2-4 PM at the Casa de Flores, 737 Walnut, San Carlos. Wines from the Lodi region will be featured along with chocolate tastings from local chocolate makers. Admission is $15 and tickets may be purchased at the door. The benefit is to support TechTrek, a science and math summer camp program tailored for middle-school-age girls. For further information contact Sandra Cooperman 650-3692004. Make a Connection, the annual membership meeting of the San Carlos/Redwood City branch of AAUW will take place on Saturday, September 15, 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Redwood Shores library. Old members wanting to reconnect and those interested in joining are encouraged to attend. An afternoon tea will be served. The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information contact Rose Marie Beuttler, 650-591-2296.

San Carlos/RWC AAUW Events

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Belmont/RWS School District Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for enrolled children. Applications are also available at the principals office in each school. To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, households must complete an application and return it to the school for processing. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used to determine meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or program officials. Requirements for school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits are as follows: For households receiving Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits applications need only include the enrolled child(ren)s name, Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, and the signature of an adult household member. For households who do not list a Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, the application must include the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the signature and corresponding Social Security number of an adult household member. If the household member who signs the application does not have a Social Security number, the household member must indicate on the application that a Social Security number is not available.

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If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for these benefits.

Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, the determining official(s), as designated by thesponsor/agency, shall review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility ruling may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision and may do so orally or in writing with the sponsor/agencys hearing official. Parents or guardians should contact their child(ren)s school(s) for specific information regarding the name of the determining official and/or hearing official for a specific school, agency, or district.

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When you choose between a purebred dog and a mixed breed, you may be able to get more background on the purebred than the mixed breed. Talk with breeders and rescue groups of that breed to discover which health issues are common (cataracts, hip dysplasia, epilepsy) and get an assurance from the seller that a vet has screened their dogs for these potential problems. Discuss your home situation and expectations of the dog with breeders, so you can be sure that the dog is right for your family situation. Shelters should be able to provide behavioral evaluations of the mixed breed you are interested in even if the dogs lineage is up for speculation. Mixed breed dogs are a smaller investment up front, and their hybrid vigor helps them stay healthier longer. They are just as loving and trainable as purebred dogs.

As you contemplate adding a dog to your household, some preliminary research on the typical behaviors and grooming requirements of various breeds will be a wise investment of your time. Begin with an on-line questionnaire or survey that will match up your activity level and personality with that of a specific breed of dog (www.pedigree.com). If you like to hike and explore parks, your best canine companion wont be a Chihuahua or a Yorkie. Conversely, if you want the majority of the time you spend with your dog to be hanging out and watching TV, a retriever or a poodle is not the dog for you. Owning a dog is a long-term commitment of 12-18 years, yet many people select a dog based solely on its looks and size. These are matches that can be fraught with problems if the owner doesnt accept responsibility for providing the exercise and grooming necessary to keep the dog in good health. Owners who relinquish their pets to shelters often do so because they didnt provide the dog with the attention and activity level required to keep the dog mentally stimulated, and behavior problems ensued. Once the dog grew from a cuddly puppy to a boisterous adolescent (18 months-3 years), they lost patience with dog. Another mistake is to select a dog breed that is currently featured on movie screens and hit TV shows. Unscrupulous backyard breeders will sell many of these dogs with health problems to make a quick profit.

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Our local shelters and foster groups are great resources of information on various breeds behavior characteristics (including which dogs are tolerant of cats and children). Thats the first place to search for your next companion dog. Rescued dogs are the most grateful dogs and are an unexpected source of joy. Their checkered past reminds us to be grateful for our everyday comforts. For more information on her in-home training program, call (650) 593-9622 or visit www.service-dog-tutor.com Written by Jean Cary, Service Dog Tutor

By Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a problem of the median nerve that runs from the forearm down through a tunnel in your wrist and into the hand. This tunnel in the wrist is called the carpal tunnel, which is made up of wrist (carpal) bones and other soft tissues-such a s ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels. The median nerve is the main nerve that allows the thumb to bend, and it also provides feeling sensation to the area in the hand around the thumb, index, and middle finger. When there is compression on the median nerve it can cause pain, weakness, and/or tingling and numbness in the wrist and hands that commonly radiates into the forearm. Some people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may also have weakened grip strength, which makes fisting or grasping small objects difficult. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common of the entrapment neuropathies-compression or trauma to a peripheral nerve. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is usually paired with Repetitive Stress Injury or Repetitive Motion Injury. This is because many people who have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome show a history of having hobbies or job requirements that involve the same motions over and over with their wrists and hands, like sewing, typing, mousing,

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Leaving for College: A Time of Transition for the Whole Family

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So, what about the young ones leaving home? Although they may still seem like kids, they are now young adults. While we obviously still want and need to be supportive, there is a difference between telling our kids what to do and offering to help. Developing the tools necessary to be independent is undoubtedly one of the more important goals of the college years.

So, how are we supposed to feel as we let go in a way we never had to do before? There is no one answer to that. Sadness, fear, relief, joy, loneliness: theyre all part of the normal spectrum of emotions for a time like this. Have we done enough? Are they ready? What if they fail and have to return home? Those questions too are all normal. Of course, youre not alone in going thru this as it is likely you know other parents going thru the same. Talk to them. There is often great comfort in speaking with others who can relate to how you feel.

As exciting as this time of life is, it may also just be the biggest transition any of us will ever face. Im not even referring to those bound for college, but to us, their parents. Do you remember life before having kids? Me neither. It feels that from the moment of their birth our lives became about them; our needs suddenly were now secondary. The empty nest syndrome is real. Youve put in 18 years caring for your child and guiding them thru school, music lessons, sports, camps, proms and a multitude of various other activities. You were an integral part in making most of the important decisions they had to make up to now, and sometimes (many times?) you had the final say. Now? Not so much.

As many of our young Redwood Shores neighbors leave for college this fall, many will feel the exhilaration of finally being able to live on their own. There is no other time in life quite like it. Meeting new friends, rubbing elbows with some of the countrys great scholars, and nobody telling you what to do. No parents getting on you to do your homework or chores, to go to bed at a decent time or telling you who you should or shouldnt hang out with.

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Of course, our job as a parent never really ends. As we encourage them to become more independent and make their own decisions we need to also remember that there are many challenges along the way. Just like us, they also will feel sad, scared and lonely at times. Sure, there is value in learning from mistakes, but its also important for them to know that our support is consistent and available. Especially at those times when they may seem more like a vulnerable Sandpiper 5th grader than a confident college freshman.

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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 suggestions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 or sgranet@ocd-bddclinic.com.

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There are various reasons to what may cause compression of the median nerve. Sometimes a swelling of the wrist from an injury can cause pressure to the carpel tunnel. Diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, mechanical problems in the wrist joint, fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause, or poor work ergonomics are also reasons for how Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can develop. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to do examinations to diagnose for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other underlying disorders that may be present in the wrists and hands. Chiropractic joint mobilization of the wrist and hand, as well as stretching and strengthening exercises can help improve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Other treatments that have shown to help with this syndrome are acupuncture, as well as vitamin B6 supplements. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome should be diagnosed and treated early; it is possible that surgery around the carpal tunnel may be needed if the condition is too far advanced or if conservative care does not relieve the symptoms. Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C. practices at Premier Chiropractic Clinic in Redwood Shores. This reprint is part of a bimonthly Health Newsletter program. If you would like to be included in future Health Newsletters, log onto www.PremierChiropractic.com by email. Information provided courtesy of American Chiropractic

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As a pet sitter I have scooped more than my share of litter boxes. At one time or another I have come across every type of litter imaginable and I have also come across my share of litter boxes some of which I politely refer to as contraptions and I have a definite preference for one or two types of litter scoops. And, along the way Ive come across more than my share of litter box issues. More than one cat owner has complained to me that kitty just wont use the box. When I probe a little further the rueful owner will often admit to not cleaning the box as frequently as they should. Some cats are so fastidious, if there is even the slightest hint the box has not yet been scooped, this will be enough to cause kitty to not use their litter box. Is the litter box in need of a good cleaning? Well, dont use ammonia or other harsh chemicals to clean the box as the litter box will trap these strong odors. In fact, when is the last the last time you bought a new litter box? If your answer is something akin to 5 years ago when we brought kitty home, it is definitely time to invest in a new box. Make sure you buy a litter box that is large enough and the litter box has a wide enough opening. Shop around before buying a new box there are a lot of choices out there. And, while many owners love the hooded-type of litter boxes, be aware many cats do not like a covered litter box. These covered litter boxes can make kitty feel trapped especially in a multipleanimal household. Consider forgoing those hooded boxes. The next biggest issue is the type of litter used. There are many different types of litter out there too many too mention, but in general avoid the scented litters. The scent is added in mostly for the humans, but cats, are not like us humans and do not appreciate our efforts to mask litter box odors. Cats, as any owner will tell you, can be very finicky. Suddenly one day, my cat, Marmalade, refused to use the litter box. I moved the location of the litter boxes. Nothing changed. I bought new boxes. Still, Marmalade, refused to use the litter box. I had had him checked out at the vet and all was well, health-wise. In desperation I went out and bought a new type of litter and guess what? He seems happy with the new type of litter I am now using and is once again using the litter box. I can only hope he is content with his current litter for many years to come! Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at janspetsit@comcast.net.

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September and even October can be some of the most summer-like weather here in the Bay Area, but were definitely in the Fall season from the fashion perspective. These tips should help you make the transition with ease.

(How to Dress for Fall When the Temps are Still Warm)

FALL-LITE: TRANSITIONING INTO FALL

COLORED DENIM: Start pairing them with the deeper, richer colors of this season. (Oxblood or maybe youd prefer the term bordeaux is going to be a favorite this year.)

TOUGHEN UP YOUR SHOES: Put away the flimsy, lightweight sandals and step into peep-toes, booties, sandals with more substantial leather, or (a favorite this season) brogues or a smoking slipper. DRESSES DO DOUBLE-DUTY: Try a long-sleeved tee under your summer dress (or top it off with a blazer), add a chunky belt, tights and booties. ADJUST YOUR ACCESSORIES: Add in lightweight scarves, and heftier purses, jewelry and belts.

BLACK & WHITE: These classic colors for all seasons are anything but basicwhat changes is the fabric weight and texture. Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores. Visit her website at www.adenadesigns.net for free tips sheets and to sign up for her blog and monthly newsletter.

FINALLYMODULATE YOUR MAKE-UP: Switch lips and nails from the brights of summer to deeper hues.

We are constantly bombarded with advertisements for hair care products claiming to transform hair from curly to straight and everything in between. We see products claiming sulfate free, low sulfate, vegetable derived sulfates, etc. With all these ingredients and all these claims, picking out the right hair care products seem more like buying a new computer with just the right specs! For ladies, (and gentlemen!) who invest a lot of money in coloring their hair, there is nothing worse than buying a shampoo and/or conditioner that is going to strip and destroy your color (and subsequently your hair) faster than you can say Pantene! If your hair is colored you should look for a shampoo with low or no sulfates. Sulfate in shampoo is a harsh detergent, that although seems to clean the hair well, also strips the hair and scalp of its natural oils, roughs up the cuticles (resulting in frizz), washes out color faster and more recently has been linked to a few health issues. Its important to note that low sulfate or sulfate free shampoos will not foam up as much and usually require using less of the product and more water to clean the hair. Conditioner should always be used after shampooing as it coats the hair and smoothes down cuticles. With the help of ingredients like co-polymers and ceramides hair is detangled and moisturized. However, a word to the wise, one thing I would avoid in an everyday conditioner is protein. Although protein is necessary to help salvage damaged, brittle and dry hair, too much protein will actually further dry out the hair and leave the hair with a straw like feel. So save the protein conditioners or masks as a once a week or once a month (depending on your hair) treatment. One of the cooler trends in hair care products is the use of dry shampoos. There are a few different kinds of these lovely time savers. There are dry shampoos that in aerosol form soak up oils and refresh the hair, then there are dry shampoos that also have color in them to mask grey roots and then there are dry texturizing sprays which help to give hair a little rougher, matte texture and volume to the root area. All three kinds refresh hair and allow for one less shampooing, which is great for those who suffer from dry scalps and fast fading hair colors. A few of my favorites include, Batiste ($7.99, Ulta.com), Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray ($39, Oribe.com) and Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder available in white, blonde, brown and black ($35, Bumbleandbumble.com). However, you can always use the old school method by sprinkling baby powder on your roots and combing through! Submitted by Celine Roces

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From LYNNs KITCHEN

(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced

California Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams SEPTEMBER PIZZA NIGHT

WINE APPRECIATION
By Tom Barras

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Were still enjoying wonderful summer produce at the Farmers markets the tastiest heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, squash, and lettuces. Its a great experience to introduce your children to the delights of spending their Saturday mornings walking with you through the different booths at our local Farmers markets, and encouraging them to help you select the different vegetables that will grace your dinner table that same evening. They love to join you in the kitchen with both menu planning and food preparation, so encourage their interest and make it a family affair. Its so important to establish their eating habits at an early age, and encourage them to explore the challenges and rewards of cooking and baking. Heres a fun, quick and easy Pizza that can be made for a Saturday dinner with your childrens help. You can purchase ready made pizza crusts, or make your own with one of the packaged easy prep mixes available in the supermarket. The sweetness of the corn and caramelized onions combine wonderfully together and play off the smoky mozzarella. Serve with a large green salad with more of summers late bounty fresh tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, late harvest radishes, avocado, red onion, celery, carrots, or whatever you like to include.

Some of our Japanese maples are starting to color their leaves with the brilliant reds and oranges of autumn. While the calendar shows September and our children and grandchildren are all back in their classrooms, its still difficult to image that summer is officially almost over. Im hopeful that we will still have our typical San Francisco Bay Area Indian summer, when September and October offer some of our best warm weather.

My enthusiasm for wine was slow in coming. Quite slow. And oddly enough, it began strictly as an intellectual pursuit. I was annoyed by my lack of knowledge, and felt particularly uneasy in restaurants and wine shops, which venues became theaters for embarrassing displays of my ignorance. I didnt like it one bit when I scanned the wine list in a restaurant and had to admit to myself, and to the wine steward, that I didnt have the slightest idea what it all meant. Nor was it any better in wine shops as I stroked my chin in mock self-assurance while I zeroed in on the prettiest label. Ill take that one. Thats one of my favorites.

PIZZA WITH FRESH CORN AND CARMELIZED ONIONS Serves 4

2 Medium Sweet Yellow Onions, peeled and thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons Butter 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Cups Fresh Corn (cut from 3 large ears of corn) 2 8 oz. (6 inch) ready made pizza crusts, or make your own 1 Cups Shredded Smoked Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese Fresh Basil Leaves, Whole or Cut Chiffonier Style Salt & Pepper to taste Heat Oven to 425 Degrees F

I decided to investigate the wines of France and California first. California wines were varietally labeled; that is, with the name of the primary grape from which the wine was made. Understanding the varietal imperative, as I quickly discovered, was rather straightforward. I focused on each grapes inherent aroma and flavor characteristics, and the understanding of the wine eventually ensued. Attentive, side-by-side-sipping of various wines (Chardonnay versus Sauvignon Blanc, for example) brought their similarities and differences into clear view. It was simply a matter of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and most importantly, making mental notes.

And neither was I, as some of my wine-savvy buddies were, initially smitten by the smell or taste of the stuff. In fact, I was somewhat indifferent about the beverage and was rather suspicious of them as they hung their noses deep into their stemware and then rolled their eyes in near religious ecstasy. They were, I thought, being somewhat pretentious while oohing and aahing over the aromas, varietal character, structure and other wine tasting esoterica. Notwithstanding those experiences, I still felt the need to be informed and get the best bang for my buck.

Cut the corn off the cob (carefully) use a large bowl so the kernels dont take flight all over the kitchen counters and floor! Heat 1 Tablespoon butter in another saut pan, add the corn kernels and a little salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 2 -3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Heat oil and 2 Tablespoons of the butter in a large saut pan. Add onions with a pinch of salt and cook slowly over low heat until brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally. This will take about 15 20 minutes.

Bake at 425 degrees for approximately 10 15 minutes until brown and bubbly. Remove from oven, top with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

When you are ready to assemble the pizzas, place ready made pizzas or pizza dough onto a pizza pan or cookie sheet. Brush lightly with a little olive oil. Top the crusts with a thin layer of the caramelized onions, and then sprinkle with the cheese and corn kernels.

Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994

Notwithstanding my bewilderment, I was finally able to unravel the appellation (region) puzzle. Each has its permitted grapes, and the breakthrough was discovering that the most popular grapes in California are the very same grapes that underlie the wines of most French appellations. Cabernet and Merlot, for example, are the primary red grapes in Bordeaux. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the main players in Burgundy. Go to virtually any other appellation and you will discover grapes with which you are quite familiar. While the above is the shorthand version of my efforts, the general routine still works today. Give it a try.

The French wines, however, presented quite a different challenge. Their bottles were labeled with unpronounceable Chateau names, and small print references to something called appellation, and in the case of Bordeaux, additional references to other classifications called Crus Bourgeois. It all seemed so complicated, and almost designed to confuse rather than to clarify. Nevertheless, it was apparent appellation was where my attention had to be focused.

The time is Sunday from Noon 4 pm at the RWS Library parking lot. Please schedule your life-saving appointment online at www.bloodheroes.com, Click on Donate Blood, enter Sponsor Code: RWSLibrary - or contact Deanna at dlacroix@redwoodcity.org

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Photography & Optics for Kids Music in Action

Blood Centers of the Pacific are a community-based non profit organization that sets these drives in motion.

There was a blood drive last month at the Shores Library parking lot, which was very successful!

Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm Benny Yu teaches kids to play and appreciate musical instruments! Registration required at club.usa.music@gmail.com

Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm CLUB USA proudly presents Photography & Optics for Kids featuring Mrs. Jennifer Lo and Dr. David Brew.

Pedestrians, bikers, and joggers are advised to either avoid that portion of the trail, or proceed with extra caution and be watchful for workers and equipment, including trucks moving across the trail. The contractor will post a worker at that location to flag trail users safely through the area. Dredging work will typically be 7:30 am to 4 pm, weekdays. However, since the dredging can only take place during high tide, its likely that the contractor will be permitted to work longer hours, and potentially some weekends. The City appreciates trail users patience and understanding during this work, and thanks them for their additional vigilance and care if they are on the trail during the dredging activity.

Redwood City, in coordination with Oracle, will be dredging portions of Belmont Slough (the waterway behind the Redwood Shores Branch Library) starting on or around September 12, continuing through the end of October. This is important maintenance dredging which is necessary to improve the flushing of Redwood Shores Lagoon water, in order to keep the lagoon healthy. During this work there will be heavy equipment and activity across the portion of the Bay Trail next to the lagoon, adjacent to Marine Parkway, requiring periodic closures of the trail.

Periodic Closures of Bay Trail Near Library

Dredging of Belmont Slough

Rock Steady Juggling Paws for Tales

Saturday September 15 at 11:00am Comedy, juggling, magic and audience participation!

Saturday September 1 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 September 8 - at 11:00am

Wednesdays - September 19 - October 31 from 10:00am-10:45am Embrace the exuberance of preschoolers in a musical learning curriculum integrating music, expressive language, peer interaction and pretend play. Register online at www.redwoodcity.org/parks/Online_Reg/online_index.htm

Laugh & Learn Kindermusik

Move & Groove Kindermusik Peninsula Book Club Homework Center

Wednesdays September 19 - October 31 from 11:00am-11:45am Move & Groove offers carefully planned integration of thematic activities, diversity of music, and parent involvement. Register on line at:www.redwoodcity.org/parks Tuesday September 25 at 6:00pm We will discuss Jeannette Walls The Glass Castle. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.meetup.com.

CLUB USA is a membership based education

Starting September 4 Monday-Tuesday 3:00-6:00, Wednesday 1:00-6:00, Thursday 3:00-6:00

outreach of a non profit, founded at Cornell, based at Stanford, providing learning opportunities in surrounding neighborhoods and elsewhere. In Redwood Shores, space availability is our biggest challenge. To accommodate as many families as possible, we change schedules frequently through updates via email. Registration is required. New information next month in the Pilot. To join and register, email club.usa@gmail.com.

Seaside Storytime

Mondays - 11:00am - Preschool Ages 3-5 Tuesdays - 7:00pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays - 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5 Thursdays - 11:30am Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months

Saturday September 22 at 1:30pm - Learn about our Bay fish with the Marine Science Institute!

Weekly Storytimes

Teen Gaming and Activities

Mondays - 5:00pm

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