THE PILOTVolume 43 Number 1 Redwood Shores Community Association January 2013

RSCA Ca l e nda r

RSCA Annual MeetingWednesday, Feb. 13th, 7:00 pm

at the Redwood Shores LibrarySAVE THE DATE:

This is your opportunity to hear from Redwood City’s Mayor,Police Chief, and City Manager, along with our SchoolOfficials, on issues that affect the home & family of everyonewho lives in Redwood Shores.

Light Up The Shores!!As always, it is challenging to select ourfavorites - our Shores neighbors take pridein their homes and always seem to taketheir Christmas decorating seriously!Judging took place on December 19th.And the winners are..... See page 17

Santa Arrived At RWS Library onSunday afternoon, December 9, 2012.It was a very beautiful day weather wise – nice and sunny.

Approximately 1,000 people (families/children) attended this won-derful community event. The library was bustling with activity:Santa meeting with each child in attendance, hearing their specialrequest for the holiday; arts, crafts and lovely holiday card makingactivities kept the children busy while they waited for their turn tovisit with Santa; cheerful holiday music was being played on thegrand piano by Sumi’s students; books were sold by the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library; and friends, families and community members socialized and enjoyed refreshments and eachother’s company. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time!A big thank you to the Redwood Shores Community

Association and the Friends of the Redwood City Public Libraryfor sponsoring this event and being in attendance. We certainlyappreciate all that you do to support the library – thank you.

Elizabeth Spiller Meeks, Redwood City Public LibraryRedwood Shores 650-780-7024

emeeks@redwoodcity.org www.redwoodcity.org/library

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173rsca.org

2012 BoardPRESIDENTHarris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENTSue Nix...............................................suenix@rsca.orgSECRETARYLynn Adams........................................lynnadams@rsca.orgTREASURERStephenBellingham..................................stephenbellingham@rsca.orgPAST PRESIDENTDoug Crisman....................................dougjcrisman@rsca.org

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THE PILOT is a monthly publication of theRedwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors andnot the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

President’s Memo Page 3Memoriam To Sandy Hook Page 4RWC Renaissance Page 4We’re For The Birds, SBSA Update Page 8Housetraining Your Dog Page 10Pilgrim’s Creed Page 11Sciatica’Acupuncture Page 12For the Health of it Page 16Light Up The Shores Page 17 Let’s Move Page 18Letters To The Editor Page 19Lions Club Page 20A Letter From The Library Page 21Best Job Ever, Peninsula Arts Council Awards Page 23Six Ways To Resolve in 2013 Page 24Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 25Letter To The Editor, Library Events Page 26History Museum, Free Fridays Page 27

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President’s Memo for January 2013 by Harris RogersWe Survived the “End of the World”If you’re reading this, then we survived the “end of the world”predicted for Dec. 21, 2012. That’s just one of the many thingsfor which we can be thankful as we start another new year. (and another cycle on the Mayan calendar?)We should also be thankful to live in such a great communityas the Shores.Join Our Email List (please!)Why do we keep asking for your email address? MONEY!It costs RSCA a minimum of about 45¢ just to send a postcard,and almost triple that to send a letter. An email takes less time toprepare, and there are no printing or postage costs. Each emailcosts just fractions of a penny. So we can send information muchmore frequently than we do postcards or letters, and…Each email address you provide saves RSCA morethan $2.00 each year!That’s money we can use for events like our Eggstravaganza egghunt, the Summer Concerts, Halloween Walk for our children, and Santa Comes to the Shores. With over 5,300 residences and700 business in the Shores, we use our email list to keep morepeople informed about our community and events during the year. If you would like to be on our email list, simply go to RSCA.organd under “Feedback”, click on the “Join our email list” buttonto sign up.RSCA’S PRIVACY POLICY:The contact information your provide is for use only byRedwood Shores Community Association in contacting you.We do not share, sell, or provide your contact information toany other person or organization.

CC&Rs on ALL ResidencesWe continue to see a lot of remodeling construction happeningaround the Shores. Just a reminder that there are CC&Rs onALL residential units in the Shores, and ALL changes to yourexterior must be approved in advance by either your localHOA or — if your home is not in one of our HOAs — by theArchitectural Design Review Board of Redwood Shores. ANNUAL MEETING, Feb.13Save the date for RSCA’s annual meeting which will be held atthe Redwood Shores Branch Library the evening ofWednesday, February 13, 2013. Come to hear from ourRedwood City and school officials on issues that matter to theShores. Look for more details in next month’s PILOT.Why Be an RSCA Member?If you or your children, grand-children, nieces, nephews,cousins, or friends of the family participate in any of our annu-al events, you should join RSCA.If you believe that events like our Eggstravaganza egg hunt,our summer concerts, or our other holiday events contribute tothe quality of life and value of our community, you should joinRSCA.If you read The PILOT (provided at no cost to you) eachmonth, you should join RSCA.If you believe that a geographically distinct community likethe Shores needs a dedicated voice and advocate for our uniqueissues, you should join RSCA.You either received a membership letter from us in Novemberor will be getting one this next week. Use either the card andenvelope we mail you, or tear off and return the card below.And, please… give us an email address if you have one.

Page 4In Memoriam To The Sandy Hook Elementary Shootings

From Our Esteemed RWS School Principals

Dear Sandpiper Families and FriendsDecember 14, 2012

Dear Sandpiper Families and Friends,

My topic for this month’s note to you changed this morning afterhearing about the shooting at the elementary school in Connecticut.What a tragedy for those families and that community. My heart-felt compassion and prayers go out to them. It is another reminderthat we are raising our children in a world much different from theone we grew up in.

Please know that though nothing can prepare for an incident suchas this. We at Sandpiper have an emergency plan for fire, earth-quake, code blue (shelter in place), and code red (an intruder oncampus). This is definitely a reminder to again review all the procedures with staff and include students in a drill in 2013. Wedo not want to scare our children, but want them to know what todo in the case of an incident. We will let you know before we doa code blue or code red drill.

Please join me in hugging your children a little tighter tonight. If you are going to talk to your children about this, please do so inan empowering way so children do not feel like they are victims,before anything even happens to them. Here are a couple websitesthat the Belmont Police Department shared with me that containsinformation for parents regarding advice on how to speak with children about incidents like this one:www.childrenscolorado.org/news/inthenews/2012-news/talking-to-kids-about-school-shootings.aspx andwww.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=672

I wish you all the most uneventful holidays ahead. Whatever youcelebrate may it be with the people you love and full of happinessand joy. I will look forward to seeing you all in 2013.

Have a wonderful Holiday Break and thank you for sharing yourwonderful children.

Warmly, Erica Gilbert, Sandpiper School Principal

Dear Redwood Shores ParentsDecember 16, 2012Dear Redwood Shores Parents,

I hope you have found some enjoyable, fun time with your childrenthis weekend, in spite of all the tragic news about Sandy HookElementary. We know how precious our children are to us andgrieve alongside those parents who have lost their children to anunspeakable, horrible end to a promising life. We cannot fathomthe thought.

So, how do we speak to our children about what happened? How do we explain the events? Maybe, we don’t. Perhaps we“listen” to our children first and respond to their questions,answering with truth. We must take into consideration the devel-opmental age of the child as well as to the amount of informationwe share with them.

I want to assure you that your child’s teacher will be ready tomor-row to talk with students about any safety concerns and will goover routines to maintain a safe environment at school. We willpractice our familiar disaster drills, including what to do when anintruder is on campus. Doors to classrooms lock from the insideand shades drawn over the windows to deter visibility into theclassrooms. In case of an evacuation, our students will walk withteachers over to the Sandpiper Community Center. Our psychol-ogist, Anne Burrows, is on staff to help with any sensitive issuescaused by anxiety or fears.

The most important need that our children have is routine and normalcy. School will go on with performances this week. Wewill enjoy celebrations and joy over costumes and the delight ofseeing parents’ smiles, camera shots, and laughter.

Though this tragedy affects us in different ways, we see the heroeswho have come forward to respond to the needs of the Newtowncommunity. We pray and send our heartfelt condolences to all thefamilies and grieve along with them.

May your hearts continue to carry the joy, hope and love for oneanother,

Cherie Ho, Redwood Shores Elementary School PrincipalRWC’S Renaissance Not An Accident –Today, Redwood City is in the process oftransforming ourselves. This transformationis not an accident – it is one that involvedmany years of community involvement,strategic thinking, planning, and foresight.Over 1,000 units of new housing is underconstruction in and around downtown, andanother 1,000 units are in conversation. Ground breaking willoccur next year on Depot Circle, a new 200,000 sf plus, Class Aoffice building. A number of start-up tech companies are callingRedwood City home, while others are moving to Redwood Cityfrom other locations, and CalTrain ridership is setting new recordsevery month. At the same time, community involvement andevents in our “living room” continue to grow. Our Friday night

concerts are known throughout the region. Our many festivalsbring thousands of visitors every year to our City, the 4th of JulyCelebration and Hometown Holiday’s (both sponsored by com-munity organizations), celebrate many aspects of our community.

There are many to thank for the renaissance of Redwood City.Planning for the future is never easy, nor is it a popularity contest.I am fortunate to be a part of our City’s renaissance and I am verythankful to those that came before me that had the vision and for-titude to not settle for the “way things are.”

Happy New Year to everyone in the Shores and Redwood Cityand cheers to great things for all of us in 2013!

Submitted by Vice Mayor, Jeff Gee

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Welcome To Our 48-Inch Force MainReliability Improvement Project

Updates48-Inch Pipeline Project at a Glance and

Pipeline Project Eyes 2013 StartThe South Bayside System Authority (SBSA) will be constructingthe 48-inch Force Main Reliability Improvement Project, which islocated within the cities of San Carlos and Redwood City, beginningin the first or second quarter of 2013. Construction will take about16 months.

The SBSA Commission has approved this project which will begetting underway in 2013. We want to keep all interested andaffected parties up to date, so we will be sending these updateswhen we have something to alert you about.

Redwood Shores…We’re For the Birds

The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) duck is found throughout thetemperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and NorthAfrica. Mallards have long been hunted for food, and almost alldomestic ducks are descended from this species. The Mallard isalso known to cross-breed with several other wild duck speciesmaking for some interesting color combinations. If you see a duckthat looks sort of like a Mallard but has some white or beige markings, it is a “hybrid”.

The male Mallard (called a drake) has a distinctive glossy green headand white throat collar. It is grey-brown on its wings and belly. Therear is black with white borders. Females have brown-speckledplumage. The male has a distinct yellow beak while the female’s isa dull orange-brown color. Both male and female Mallards have distinct iridescent purple blue speculum feathers edged with white,which are prominent in flight or at rest. Like Canada geese, Mallardducks molt (lose their feathers) during the summer.

Mallards are found in both fresh and salt-water wetlands. They prefer these shallow waters, which we have in abundance here,where they can “dabble” — tipping forward in the water to eatunderwater plants. The rest of the Mallard’s diet is made up of smallinvertebrates as well as many varieties of seeds, roots and tubers.

Mallards pair in the fall and are generally monogamous, but notalways. When they do pair, often one or several males end up “left out”. This can result in a group of males ganging up on an isolated female. They will chase and peck at her until she finally isexhausted at which point they take turns mating with her. MaleMallards have also been known to chase other male ducks and eveneach other during the mating season. Despite all this violence, thenest location is sought out by the pair who fly together searching fora suitable site. They look for a site on dry land that is concealed, ifpossible, by high grass or overhanging brush. Then the femalebuilds the nest, incubates the eggs and takes care of the ducklings.

Some interesting facts about Mallards:* Migrating flocks of Mallards have been estimated to be flying at55 miles per hour.

* The standard duck quack is actually the sound of the female.Male Mallards don’t quack; they make a dull rasping sound.

* Mallards shed all their flight feathers at the end of the breedingseason and are flightless for 3–4 weeks during the summer.

Their body feathers molt into a concealing “eclipse” plumage thatcan make them hard to see during this vulnerable time.

Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoy birds orother wildlife. They are a valuable asset to our community. Pleasepick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse. Birds can get entangledin them and starve. References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell Lab ofOrnithology website — www.allaboutbirds.org

Submitted by Ramona Ambrozic

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Housetraining Your Dog by Jean Cary

Puppies are cute until you have problems with:

• Housebreaking• Nipping• Jumping• Barking

If you are overwhelmed with training your dog, call

Jean Cary, Service Dog Tutor, for effective in-home training.

(650) 593-9622 www.service-dog-tutor.com

One of the biggest challenges for dog owners is training their dog tovoid outdoors. Using common sense and a consistent pattern of trainingsupported with a positive reward system of treats and praise for well executed behavior, this goal can be accomplished in two or three weeks.Avoid using “pee pads” in your home as this merely delays the learningprocess and confuses your dog. The puppy cannot differentiate between“pee pads” and the Sunday paper or magazines and homework left lyingon the floor. If you have an older dog you’re trying to housebreak, usethe same process as you would for a puppy, but expect it to take longerif the dog has never been housebroken. If your dog was housebroken inthe past and now is having messes inside, get a vet check to make surethe dog doesn’t have any number of health problems that could affect hiselimination patterns. Don’t vary the dog’s diet and beware of giving toomany rich treats or table scraps that could cause diarrhea.Until the dog is housebroken, he needs to be within your line of sight,

so he doesn’t sneak into another room to deposit a “surprise”. Use babygates or a crate to confine the dog or tether the dog to your waist witha leash. Now if the dog messes in the house, it is your fault for not taking him outside frequently enough. Learn your dog’s signals. Whenyou see your dog starting to sniff the floor, circle around or squat, pickhim up and take him outside without saying anything. Praise him whenhe finishes the job outside in his “spot”.Take the dog outside first thing in the morning, after twenty minutes

of play, immediately after meals, and last thing at night. Determinewhere you want the dog to void and clip on the leash to take him to thatsame spot. Say, “Hurry up and go potty.” Praise the dog when the taskis completed. You can play some with the dog afterwards as a rewardfor good behavior. Dogs are stimulated to void by the smell of urineand feces, so going to the same spot speeds up the process of voiding.Some female dogs are hesitant to void outside their yard-another goodreason to go to the same area in your yard. Dogs will re-mark the same

spot on the carpet if you have used an ammonia-based cleaner, so usean enzyme-based cleaner and club soda to clean up.While puppies can sleep through the night without voiding after about

3-4 months of age, don’t expect puppies less than 6 months of age to“hold it” more than two to three hours during the day. Arrange for some-one to let the dog out while you are away. Once the dog is, he can havethe run of the house; and he will be a welcome companion for travel.Puppy consultations and dog training are available in the conven-

ience of your home from:

Jean Cary, Service Dog Tutor, 650-593-9622.

Page 11ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

278 Redwood Shores Parkway(Next to the Nob Hill Market)

Redwood ShoresTel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com

. SPILL-PROOF CUPS

Most parents are aware of the damage to the teeth caused by putting a child to sleep with a bottle of milk or other sweetened beverage. The condition it can cause, “baby bottle cavities,” usually involves the upper teeth because the tongue protects the lowerteeth during bottle-feeding. These decayed baby teeth can become infected, and may need to be removed. Now, a recent studysuggests that the prolonged use of spill-proof cups with bill-shaped extensions can also cause “baby bottle cavities.” Putting achild to sleep with either a bottle or a spill-proof cup can cause damage to the teeth. The reason is that milk or other carbohydratecontaining liquids stay on the teeth and allow bacteria that are normally present in the mouth to attack the teeth by forming “plaqueacids.” These acids create holes in the teeth (cavities) and can lead to deeper infections of the tiny nerves within them. The susceptibility to cavities is also increased because the flow of protective saliva is greatly reduced during sleep. A recent study identified 186 children who used either a bottle, spill-proof cup, or were breast-fed after one year of age. The children drank avariety of sweetened beverages. The results confirmed that drinking from a spill-proof cup was just as damaging as from a bottle.Infants and young children should not be put to bed with a bottle or spill-proof cup containing milk or any other sweetened beverage. If your child must use a bottle or spill-proof cup, try substituting water or something unsweetened, otherwise use a pacifier instead. It is also important to clean your baby’s teeth with a moist cloth (from 6-12 months) or a childsized toothbrushwith a tiny amount of toothpaste (from 1-4 years) before bed.

The Pilgrim’s CreedI traveled to Assisi, Italy, last spring with a group of 27 people,mostly from Portland, Oregon, and mostly Catholic. Therewere five of us Presbyterians in the bunch, and we all had onecommon goal. We were on a pilgrimage to walk “in the foot-steps of St. Francis and St. Clare.”

This was tops on my “bucket list,” mostly because this patronsaint of San Francisco seems like such a saint for our timeswith his love for creation, shunning of materialism, and evencrossing borders to chat with the Muslims during the crusades!Learning about St. Clare turned out to be an added bonus.

The trip got off to a rocky start when I showed up at the airportand tried to check in and was told that my passport was“invalid.” Turns out it had expired four days earlier! Yeah, I could not believe it either. Was I going to miss this pilgrim-age that I had paid for and planned for all these many months?!!

After recovering from the shock and humiliation, I spent thenext 24 hours chasing down a new passport in San Francisco(that was an experience), and finally I was headed to Rome,Italy. I missed our pilgrimage bus heading to Assisi by a fewhours, but I spent the night in Rome and soon caught up withthe group by train the next day.

There were many riches on that trip– too many to mention here – butthe one that has stayed with me themost is the Pilgrim’s Creed that wasread to us one day by FranciscanSister Mary Jo Chavez.

I am not in controlI am not in a hurryI walk in faith and hopeI greet everyone in peaceI bring back only what God gives me

I don’t have it written down where I can see it; I have it memorized. And the wisdom of it leads me on my pilgrim wayevery day, especially when traffic is moving slow and I’mstressed out about my next meeting, or frustrated that thingsaren’t working out the way I hoped.

The creed wasn’t written by St. Francis or St. Clare, but Ipicked it up walking in their footsteps, and I am so grateful forall of it – even getting a new passport!

Mary Graves is the pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church inSan Carlos (www.trinity-pres.org) and a resident in RedwoodShores since 1996.

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Sciatica - Acupuncture can help!By Sarah Allen L.Ac

The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nervein the whole body. It originates in the low back,runs through the pelvis and down the leg. Thislong and large nerve is becoming a householdname and in this case its popularity is not soappreciated. Sciatica is a condition that resultsfrom pressure on, or damage to, this nerve.When the sciatic nerve gets irritated a host ofuncomfortable feelings can manifest along itslong pathway including numbness, tingling,weakness, burning pain and electrical sensations.In extreme cases this pain can be debilitating.

More and more studies are supporting thatAcupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicineare great modalities for treating pain and morespecifically sciatica. In a recent study 50 people ranging in age from 15 to 51were treated with acupuncture once a day every three to four days until ten treat-ments were given. The treatments were uniform among all the patients eachtime. After the 10 treatments the patients we assessed as being “cured,” or thetreatments we assessed as being “markedly effective,” “effective,” or “failed”depending on the level of symptom relief. For example, “cured” patients wereassessed as having zero symptoms associated with sciatica and no relapse ofsymptoms for six months following treatment.

Nearly all patients experienced at least moderate pain relief due to acupuncturetreatment. Forty percent of the patients in this study we’re assessed as curedafter the ten treatments and fifty-six percent experienced “effective,” or“markedly effective” results following the study.

In conclusion the researchers stated that the acupuncture points they chose fortreatments were on the meridians that run along the sciatic nerve and their effec-tiveness was directly correlated to this fact.

Stretching and lifestyle changes can also be effective in helping to alleviatesymptoms of sciatica. Don’t let sciatica inhibit your life anymore. Let youracupuncturist help you to create a well-rounded treatment plan that is right for you.

Sarah Allen, L.Ac. practices at Premier ChiropracticClinic in Redwood Shores. This reprint is part of abimonthly Health Newsletter program. If you would liketo be included in future Health Newsletters, log ontowww.PremierChiropractic.com and sign up with youremail address to receive our monthly newsletters byemail.

Information provided courtesy of Acupuncture Todaywww.acupuncturetoday.com

Sarah Allen, L.Ac.

130 Shoreline Dr. #130Redwood City, CA

94065

650-631-1500www.PremierChiropractic.com

Expiration Date - January 31, 2013

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Light Up The Shores!!“Twas the week before Christmas,

and all through the Shores,the homes were all lit,including their doors.

Christmas lights hung from the eveswith care, in hopes that RSCA elves

soon would be there.”And the winners are (cont.from page 1)...

GRAND PRIZE443 Tiller568 Dory508 Breakwater495 Barkentine

SHORES HALL OF LIGHTS532 Cringle23 Admiralty3009 Seabrook552 Dory Lane2 Waterside469 Barkentine

HONORABLE MENTION585 Harbor Colony400 Solstice Lane145 Eyelet3054 Whisperwave260 Monaco2064 Rockport

The RSCA elves will be visiting eachwinner to give them their prizes.

More pictures - continued on page 20

443 Tiller 568 Dory

495 Barkentine

532 Cringle

3009 Seabrook 552 Dory

585 Harbor Colony 400 Solstice Lane 145 Eyelet

469 Barkentine

23 Admiralty

506 Breakwater

2 Waterside

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Lets Move By By Linda Shiue, M.D. — Happy New Year! What better time to make a fresh start on fitness? Lots of gyms will be offering special deals on memberships, since getting in shape is a popular New Year’s resolution. Since we’re lucky enough to live in the Bay Area with its mild climate, you can also get and stay fit just byheading outside.• Here are some guidelines on physical activity and tips to make fitness a fun part of your life.• How much is enough? It depends. If you’re already at a healthy weight and want to maintain it, as well as stay fit andstrong, follow the guidelines below. If you’re trying to lose weight, what and how much you eat has a bigger impact onweight loss than exercise. You’ll also need to exercise for about twice as much time as the guidelines below.

These guidelines apply to children, ages 6 to 17:• Aerobic activity (cardio): Aim for 60 minutes daily. Active play is the easiest way to get your kids to exercise. How about a game of tag? Brisk walking, running, riding bicycles and soccer are all good examples of aerobic activities for kids.

• Muscle strengthening: Try three times weekly as part of the 60 minutes of daily exercise. This includes gymnastics, push-ups and sit-ups.• Bone strengthening: Target three times weekly as part of the 60 minutes of daily exercise. Examples of bone-strengthening activities includejumping rope and running.

These guidelines apply to adults, ages 18 and older:• Aerobic activity (cardio): Aim for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, or a total of 150 weekly minutes of moderate-intensity activities. Theseare activities that should bring your heart rate up and make you break a sweat. You should be able to talk normally. Brisk walks, dancing, mowing the lawn, gardening, cycling, water aerobics and doubles tennis all count.

OR• Vigorous intensity exercise for 75 minutes weekly: Anything that brings your heart rate up and makes you breathe hard enough that you can’t saymore than a few words at a time counts. This can include jogging or running; swimming laps; fast cycling; hiking or cycling up hills; playing sin-gles tennis; playing basketball, soccer or hockey; jumping rope; and martial arts.

• Muscle strengthening: Do exercises two times weekly to strengthen all of the major muscle groups, including legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms. This can include lifting weights, using resistance bands, doing push-ups and sit-ups, heavy gardening involving digging, and yoga.

When it comes to exercise, more is more. Doing more than the above amounts will provide even greater health benefits, and you’ll feel great.

Think you don’t have time to exercise? Try taking a break from your desk and take a brisk walk outside, or up and down the stairs for 10 minutes,three times a day. It will relieve stress, replenish your creative and physical energy, and add up to the 30 minutes you need five days a week.

Before beginning a new exercise routine, it’s best to visit your doctor and get personalized recommendations. Here’s to a healthy, fit New Year!

Photo Caption: Dr. Linda Shiue is an internal medicine physician at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s Redwood Shores Health Center.Endnote: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editor Arian Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.

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Dear Editor, I’ve seen a bunch of people littering all over the place. This makes meangry. The worst offense was at a local grocery store when someonehad the nerve to wipe their nose and throw the dirty tissue on a pile ofapples. I think people who litter are lazy and ignorant to not throwtheir own trash away. I think smokers probably litter the most becausethey throw the cigarette butts on the ground. Other people that littercome from drivers, demolition cans and trucks that don’t tie downtheir loads. It seems that people who litter are really unaware of theimpact their actions can have on the environment.

Harry, Redwood Shores resident

Mystery Writer VisitsBelmont Library

On Saturday, January 12, at 3 pm, the San Carlos/Redwood City branch of AAUW will hold their monthlymeeting at the Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas. The featured speaker will be mysterywriter Cari Black. Known for stories thatusually take place in Paris and feature a female privateinvestigator. Black will discuss her life as a woman mysterywriter. The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information, call Sandra Cooperman, 650-369-2004.

Dear Redwood City Community Members:As 2012 draws to a close, I want to takethis opportunity to wish you and yourfamilies the very happiest of holidays.

For me, the holidays are a time to reflecton the things that have real meaning.These include family, friends, and thegreat community where I live, and howwe are all part of something bigger thanourselves. You are what makes RedwoodCity such a great place to live and work. Our neighborhoods, ourbusinesses, our residents and visitors all contribute to what makesa strong community, and I’m grateful to be part of the City we callhome.

It’s my honor to represent you as Mayor of Redwood City, and I hope you share my pride in our community. Please know thatwe are truly partners in the work we do together throughout thecommunity. I’m looking forward with great anticipation andexcitement about what we’ll accomplish together in the new year.

On behalf of myself and my colleagues on the City Council, I offer each of you my best wishes for happy holidays.

Sincerely, Alicia Aguirre,Mayor

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Redwood Shores Lion’s Club - 2013 by Shellie Sakamoto, Past PresidentPeace Poster ContestThe Redwood Shores Lions Club sponsored a local Peace PosterContest at James Flood School, Menlo Park and IHM School,Belmont. The Peace Poster Contest is a contest for students ages11-13 and is aimed at promoting the concept of peace throughoutthe world. The overall RWS Lions Contest winner was Brandon P,James Flood School. His entry will compete at the District 4-C4level. James Flood School winning entries were 1st place -Brandon P., 2nd place - Jessica Kristina K., 3rd place - Maria G.R.,and 4th place - Alontra M.C. IHM School winning entries were 1st place - Tammy B., 2nd place - Miranda W., 3rd place - TamaraG., and 4th place - Kai S. Congratulations to these wonderfulartists! And a special thank you to Lions Diana Krippendorf andMary Carbullido for chairing the contest this year!Eyeglass Collections – Boy Scouts Pack 61The Redwood Shores Lions Club is partnering with the Pack 61Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts to collect used eyeglasses. Recently,the Boy Scouts collected over 30 pairs of eyeglasses, which willbe refurbished and provided to needy individuals in third worldcountries. In the spring, the Cub Scouts will be collecting usedeyeglasses. If you have any used eyeglasses that you’d like todonate, please contact the Pack 61 Cub Scouts or look for the eye-glasses collection container at the Sandpiper Community Center.Thank you to the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts for your efforts!Free Hearing Aids and EyeglassesDid you know that the Redwood Shores Lions Club, and manyother Lions Clubs, gives away free hearing aids, eye examinationsand eyeglasses every year? If you know of any needy individual

who cannot afford any of these items and hasneed, please email the Redwood Shores LionsClub at info@redwoodshoreslions.com. TheRedwood Shores Lions Club is part of the Ear of the Lion Foundation, which collectsfunds and distributes them to needy individu-als who need hearing aids. The RedwoodShores Lions Club has funds set aside forsight conservation, such as eyeglasses andeye examinations. Finally, the Lions Eye Foundation collectsfunds and each year, provides eye examinations and has doctorswho donate countless hours to perform thousands of cataract andother eye surgeries to those in need. Hearing and sight are precious gifts that no one should needlessly be without. TheRedwood Shores Lions Club has helped individuals locally toreceive these benefits and is happy to help anyone in need. About the Redwood Shores Lions ClubThe Redwood Shores Lions Club holds its general meeting on the1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the SandpiperCommunity Center. Anyone who is interested is welcome toattend. The Club has approximately 20 members who are youngand young-at-heart working professionals. The Club is a family-friendly group of individuals who enjoy giving back to the com-munity while having fun at the same time. Since its inception, theClub has provided a variety of services to the community ofRedwood Shores, as well as other neighboring areas.

For more information, please visit the RWS Lions website at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/redwoodshores.

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Page 21Friends of the Redwood City Public LibraryMembership Helps Bring Programs to the Shores!

The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization committed to furthering the excellence of the Redwood City Public Library (which was recently ranked #1 in San MateoCounty and California, and tops in the entire Country among midsized and large library systems!). 100% of thefunds raised by the Friends benefit Redwood City’s libraries – to expand Library collections, and offer excellentprograms and services.

There have been many Friends-sponsored programs at the Redwood Shores Branch Library – overall, programsinclude free films; book discussions; workshops for job seekers; health workshops; “Meet the Author” events;travel presentations; live music; kids summer reading programs; and much more!

The Friends have brought so much to the Shores library, to benefit the families who live here - there are easy ways for the Shores community to support the Friends!

• One way is to shop at the Friends’ used bookstore located in the lobby of the Downtown Library. Selectfrom an extremely wide variety of books, from brand-new bestsellers to every category of non-fiction, fromhow-to and cook books to paperbacks, to loads of kid’s books. Book prices at the Friends Bookstore are verylow - pennies on the dollar!

• But most importantly, money is raised from people who join the Friends of the Library to show theirongoing support and appreciation for the Redwood City Public Library system. Joining is quick and easy,and there are several levels of membership, from as little as $10 (junior member).

When you become a member of the Friends, you’ll be helping to pay for the many programs and activities thatthe Friends sponsor each year, including those in the Redwood Shores branch. Clip and mail in the Pledge Cardbelow, or go to www.redwoodcity.org/LibraryFriends to print out the membership form.

Your support of the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library is important – it helps the Shores community,and the entire Redwood City community.

Friends of the Redwood City Public Library Pledge CardThe Friends’ funding comes solely from the sale of books and membership.

Please join us by becoming a Friends’ supporter. We need you!

( ) Junior member, under 18 yrs old $10 ( ) Librarian’s Circle $ 50( ) Friends $15 ( ) Benefactors $100 or more( ) Patrons $25

If you wish to make the gift in remembrance of a friend or loved one:( ) In Remembrance of: _________________________________

Send acknowledgement to: _______________________________

Checks payable to: Friends of the Redwood City Public Library. A Membership card will be sent.

Name _______________________________________________________________________

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City ________________________________ Zip _____________ Phone __________________

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Please return to: 1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 Friends of the Redwood City Public Library is a 501(c)3 organization.

As such, your membership donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.

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The Best Job Ever!I cannot think of another job or profession with the crazy hours

and an even crazier schedule then pet sitting! We often work 7 daysa week, including all the holidays. Yes, the hours are less than ideal.I do not know of a pet sitter, who at one time or another, has notgrumbled about the craziness of their pet sitting schedule.But, I remind myself, I still have the best job ever! I get to expe-

rience a lot of things I would miss out on if I still was confined to anoffice cubicle.During my pet sitting outings, I get to enjoy the local waterfowl.

Yesterday, for example, the ducks were sitting in the water justbouncing along. It was a cold, but calm day, with no wind. I catch sight of a bird, skimming the water’s surface and then

landing, very gracefully, on the water. A Blue Heron will sometimesappear, flying from one side of the shore to the other, depending onhow close I am getting near him. Although I never get that close tohim – I am on the walkway and nowhere near the water’s edge – butI guess he either is very cautious or he enjoys this game of “tag”.During my walks, I sometimes encounter a jack rabbit. Had I not

seen him bound across the path, I would not be able to tell the littlebrown patch hiding in the bushes was the tip of his ear and not a bush. I marvel at the rabbit’s ability to blend in amongst the surrounding shrubs and not be seen.When my route takes me into the hills of Belmont and San Mateo,

I am often greeted with deer crossing the roadway. Occasionally, I will come upon a deer lying very contentedly in a client’s backyard.Looking through the window, I marvel at how the deer is really onlya few feet from me, with just a window separating us.During the holidays I am often in neighborhoods that have gone

“all out” in decorating their homes. I never know where these displays of lights and decorations will appear, so going into a newneighborhood often turns up surprises for me, bringing many a smileto my face.And, not to be outdone I’m often entertained by the dogs and cats

you have entrusted to our care. I never know what cute trick or habitthey are going to display for me. They can turn a so-so day into agreat day for me, making me smile all the more! I really do have thebest job ever!This is dedicated to Ranger. I will never forget you. Jan Brown is the Owner of Jan’s Pet Sitting and is a PetTech® PetFirst Aid/CPR Instructor. She can be reached at janspetsit@comcast.net.

2012 Diamond Award RecipientsAnnounced Peninsula Arts Council toPresent Awards at Gala on January25th at Hiller Aviation Museum

San Carlos, CA – Peninsula Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2012 Diamond Award recipients. The annual Diamond Awards recognizeartistic achievement in San Mateo County in nine categories. Of over 60 nominations received through an open call for nominations, PeninsulaArts Council and guest judges had the daunting task of narrowing downthe finalists and selecting the final recipients. This year’s impressive roster of honorees includes:

* Music for Minors, Arts Organization * Dr. Bryan Baker, Individual Artist* Sean Traynor, Ray Lorenzato Young Artist* Amanda Odasz, Ray Lorenzato Young Artist* Barbara Pierce, Arts Volunteer* Maureen McVerry, Arts Educator* Eric & Lori Lochtefeld, Fox Theatre, Local Business Support* Coastside Doctors Without Borders Fundraiser, Judi Shintani,Donor Support

* Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, Government Support * Bardi Rosman Koodrin, Special Recognition

These ten new honorees will join a roster of over 100 artists and organizations who have received this prestigious award over the event’s 10-year history.

Peninsula Arts Council will present the 11th Annual Diamond Awards,San Mateo County’s Arts Hall of Fame on Friday evening, January 25,2013, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos.The celebratory evening includes an hors d’oevres reception, no-hostcocktails, silent auction, entertainment and awards presentation. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at www.peninsulaartscouncil.org.

Six Ways To Resolve in 2013Doesn’t it always seem like we’re making the same resolutions yearafter year? Try taking a fresh new look to re-solve some of your oldwardrobe issues:1.Weed out the “baggies, saggies or pinchies”. If it doesn’t fit, youdon’t want it in your closet.

2.Give your shoes a ‘spa day’ – take them in for a polish (yes, women,we need to do this too!) and replace heel tips if necessary.

3.Retake your measurements so you’ll be a better shopper. This willbe extra-valuable if you do a lot of shopping on-line where you mayneed to compare your numbers to the sizing numbers used by various manufacturers, especially non-US sizing.

4.Browse some magazines and clip out images that especially appealto you. Spend some time thinking about what drew you to them –was it color, shape, texture? Think about incorporating some ofthose aspects into your wardrobe.

5.Visit a store or two you’ve never shopped in before – venture out of your comfort zone and try on 5 items you’ve never thought ofwearing in the past. Surprise yourself!

6.Don’t get stale – get style! Get regular infusions of energizing ideasand motivation (such as signing up for my newsletter and blog.) If you need some help getting started this year, give me a call.

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.

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Page 25WINE APPRECIATION

By Tom Barras

The other day I was in a local wineshop, browsing around, scavengingthrough bins and racks, “doing mywine thing”, when I noticed a man to my right looking rather helpless and bewildered.

“Gee ... so many to choose from,” hesaid, his voice wavering with woefuluncertainty.

“Yes,” I answered. “They have quite a varied selection here.” He then uttered theinevitable—the shy, painful utterance that springsfrom every overwhelmed neophyte’s lips, “But howdo you know what to buy?”

“Learn the grape. Once you know the grape, you know the wine,”I said in my most authoritative sounding tones, assuming that oncehe heard that dusty wine axiom, that those clouds of ignorance andindecision hovering over him would suddenly dissipate; that hisvinous compass would thereafter point him in the correct direction;and from that day forward he would always make self-confidentand well-informed wine choices.

“Oh...” he said, (which said it all) and then slinked away to another part of the store and returned to staring blankly at all thepretty labels. Unfortunately, rather than assist him, I inadvertentlymay have pushed him deeper into wine’s black hole of fear andintimidation.

Forgive me, if I’m unduly repetitive about the importance of a key ingredient in the pursuit of wine enlightenment, but when it comes to being sensitive to wine’s basic structure, to beingaware of what makes a particular vino tick, to recognizing the differences between—and similarities to—various wines, it allcomes down to those color-laden clusters clinging to that gnarled,perfectly pruned grape vine. More specifically, the single mostimportant item that determines the way a wine looks, smells, feelsand tastes is, (drum roll, please!) the underlying grape from whichthe wine is made. “Duh,” you say? I say reread that previous sentence and commit it to memory. (You’ll dazzle ’em at cocktailparties.)

Moreover, and quite importantly, when you’re exploring a partic-ular wine, trying to understand its underlying character, as well asdeciding whether it appeals to you or not, please don’t fault orreject it for what it is not. Don’t dismiss Beaujolais, for example,for being light bodied and breezy and unlike a richer, riperCalifornia Merlot. Similarly, you shouldn’t avoid a Zinfandel forbeing large scaled and brambly and so unlike, say, a smooth andfruity Pinot Noir. And, likewise, don’t deride a crisp, herbalSauvignon Blanc for being so unlike your “go to” butteryChardonnay. Each of them—and countless other wines—have itsown, distinctive personality, and each should be celebrated forwhat it is—as well as for what it is not. That is, I believe, theessence of wine appreciation.

From LYNN’s KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine) – Lynn Kathleen Adams

WELCOME TO 2013 (Can you believe it?!)Best wishes to all readers for a peaceful, prosperous and healthy New Year!OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN POT PIE (Preheat oven to 350degrees F)Adapted from Barefoot ContessaFor the Pastry Crust:3 Cups All Purpose Flour1 ½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt1 Teaspoon Baking Powder½ Cup Vegetable Shortening¼ Pound Cold Unsalted Butter, Diced½ to 2/3 Cup Cold Water1 Egg, beaten with 1 Tablespoon Water, for Egg WashFlaked Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Black PepperMix the flour, salt and baking power in the bowl of a food processor fittedwith steel blade. Add the shortening and butter and mix quickly with yourfingers until each piece is covered with flour. Pulse 10-15 times or untilthe butter is the size of peas. With motor running, add the ice water andprocess only until the dough is moistened and it just comes together.Dump the flour mixture onto a floured board and knead quickly into a ball,then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to rest in the refrigeratorfor 30 minutes.For the Filling:3 Whole (6 split) Chicken Breasts (Bone In / Skin On)3 Tablespoons Olive OilKosher SaltFreshly Ground Black Pepper5 Cups Chicken Stock2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes12 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (1 and ½ sticks of butter)2 Yellow Onions, chopped (about 2 Cups)¾ Cup All Purpose Flour¼ Cup Heavy Cream2 Cups Medium Sliced Carrots, blanched for 2 minutes1 Package Frozen Peas (10 ounce package) – About 2 Cups1 ½ Cups Frozen Small Onions½ Cup Minced Fresh ParsleyPlace chicken breast on a baking sheet and rub with olive oil. Sprinklewith Salt & Pepper, and roast in 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, oruntil cooked through. (Time will depend upon size of chicken breasts!)Set aside until cool, then remove meat from bones and discard skin. Cutof pull apart the chicken into bite sized pieces – you should have 4 to 6cups of chicken.In a saucepan, heat the chicken stock and dissolve the bouillon cubes inthe stock. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and sauté onionsover medium – low heat for 10-15 minutes until translucent. Add theflour and cook over low heat, stirring continually, for 2 minutes. Add thehot chicken stock to the sauce and simmer for 1 minute more over lowheat, stirring until thickened. Add 2 Teaspoons Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper,and the heavy cream. Add the diced chicken, carrots, peas, onions, andparsley. Mix well.Bump up heat on Oven from 350 degrees to 375 degrees. Divide thefilling equally among 4 ovenproof bowls. Divide the dough into fourequal pieces, and roll each into an 8 inch circle. Brush the outside edgesof each bowl with your egg wash, and then place the dough on top. Trimthe circle to approximately ½ inch larger than the diameter of the bowl,and crimp the dough to fold over the sides, pressing it to make it stick.Brush the top of the dough on each bowl with the egg wash, and makeseveral small slits in the top for steam to escape while baking. Sprinkletop with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Place on baking sheet andbake for one hour, or until the top is golden brown and filling bubblingout. Enjoy! Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994

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January 12 at 11:00amJoin Valéria for music and stories for ages 1-4.

Happy Birds• Saturday January 19 at 11:00am The most talented birds in town! Enjoy a fast-paced, upbeatshow with amazing tricks! Sponsored by the Friends of theLibrary

Seaside Storytime• Saturday January 26 at 1:30pm Learn about mollusks from the Bay with the Marine ScienceInstitute.

Peninsula Book Club• Tuesday January 29 at 6:00pm We will discuss Ann Patchet’s State of Wonder. For moreinformation and to RSVP visit: meetup.com/The-Peninsula-Book -Club.

Homework Center• Monday-Tuesday 3:00-6:00, • Wednesday 1:00-6:00, • Thursday 3:00-6:00 Please note that the Homework Center will be closed fromDecember 20—January 6 and will resume on January 7, 2013.

Weekly Storytimes• 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

Teen Gaming and Activities:• Mondays -5:00pm

Visit Sea link Café at the Redwood Shores Branch Library! Café hours: • Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, • Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and • Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm

Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch Library Please visit:www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html

Volunteer with the Friends of the Library The Friends operates a resale book store at the DowntownLibrary Call 650.780.7050 for more information about theFriends.

Dear EditorCan My Kids Play On The Street? Some time back we were exposed to the ire of a neighbor whorefused to slow down for the kids playing on street in front ofmy home and loudly objected to the kids playing on the street.So here is the question – can my kids legally play on the streets?

Disclaimer – this is not legal advice. Are the children violating any laws by playing on the streets?Not directly, but there are many issues that you need to beaware of:

a)The adult, parent or caretaker supervising the child is to provide adequate supervision at all times. It is generally notadvisable to leave any child under the age of 12 withoutsupervision. However, one must consider a child’s age andmaturity level in making that decision. You do not need tobe physically present in the vicinity at all times but you mustensure the safety of the children by outlining the groundrules and making sure they will be followed at all times.

b)You should make sure that the kids do not generate excessiveand unreasonable noise at any time, especially between 8.00 p.m. and 8.00 a.m. because that will be a violation of the“Noise Regulation” Code of Ordinance of Redwood City. If this happens, you are supposed to be given notice to beable to abate before a complaint can be made.

c)Ensure safety of the children and others including drivers,bicyclists and other pedestrians on the road. It is illegal toblock or impede traffic (like with toys or sports equipment)so care must be taken that kids are alert about any approach-ing traffic from either direction and are able to move to the sidewalk without endangering themselves or others.Remember cars do have the right of way except in a crosswalk.

d)Your kids might be playing on the sidewalk but may need tocross the street occasionally and may do so anywhere alongthe road in the absence of a clearly marked crosswalk ortraffic control signs. In California, a pedestrian crosswalk isimplicit at every intersection, and is usually not marked inresidential areas.

e)Drivers must follow the speed limit (25 miles per hour inmost residential zones, 15 miles an hour in alleys) and thestop signs and they must slow down for all pedestrians on thestreet. A driver is responsible at all times for safe operationof his vehicle and is legally obligated to drive safely in orderto not cause any bodily injury at all times. But some driversmight still drive unsafely negligently or intentionally. Theseare the type of drivers that make the streets unsafe for ourkids to play. f) Lastly, “Children at play” signs have no legalvalidity and will have no effect on such drivers who do noteven follow the law in any case.

While this is sad and restricts our kids from being kids andfeeling safe in their community, this is the truth of our times.

I encourage you to discuss this issue openly with your neigh-bors and your kids so that we can be a safe and considerate community. By Sapna Singh, Redwood Shores Resident

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History Museum Continues Its FreeFirst Fridays ProgramThe San Mateo County History Museum continues its “Free FirstFridays” program in 2013. Not only is admission free the entire day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) adults. The San Mateo County History Museum is locatedat 2200 Broadway within the 103-year-old “Old Courthouse” in Redwood City. It features exhibits related to the use of natural resources, suburbandevelopment, ethnic experience and entrepreneurial achievement on the Peninsula from the times of the Ohlone Indian through today. The Museumis open every day except Monday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The “Free First Fridays” program is sponsored by AT&T and Safeway. For more information contact www.historysmc.org or 650.299.0104.

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