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REDWOOD SHORES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

rsca.org

2011 BoardPRESIDENT

Harris Rogers...............................harris.rogers@comcast.netVICE PRESIDENT

Sue Nix...............................................smn3333@gmail.com

SECRETARY

Lynn [email protected]

TREASURER

Ian [email protected] PRESIDENT

Doug [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS

The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm,

the third Thursday of each month at

The Redwood Shores Library

DEADLINES DEADLINES!!!The deadline for the January issue of

thePilotis 12th to the 19th of December

THE PILOT

531 Shoal Circle, Redwood City, CA 94065

[email protected]

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Design & Review Board Inquiries:

Jim Cvengros [email protected]

Carol Ford [email protected]

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For CC&R Copies, Carol Ford - [email protected]

THE PILOTis a monthly publication of the

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

The opinions published in the Pilotare those of the authors and

not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

Lynn Adams

Michelle Atno-HallNina Boire

Doug Crisman

Jim Cvengros

Carol Ford

Celli Frost

Ian Gunderman

Mike MancusiCarol Mertens

Sue Nix

Jerry Patrick

Theresa Pineda

Harris Rogers

Robert SchmidtClemencia Rodriquez

Michael Whatmore

Andrew Young

Presidents Memo Page 3

New Pol ice Chief , Res idential Burglaries Page 4

Cat Reward, Disaster Preparedness Page 9

Election Results, Wrap Up, 2011 Page 12

Wellness Talk Page 16

Pharmacists Page 18

Sandpiper Counts Page 19

Message from Superintendent Page 20

Canada Geese Opinions Page 21Canada Geese Opinions Page 22

Letter To The Editor Page 23

Dave Genesy Award, RWS Library Page 24

Coaches Corner Page 25

Ta i Chi , F lash Mobs , RSCA Applica tion Page 26

Holiday Pet Hazards Page 27

Food, Wine Page 28

Its The Holiday Season Page 29

Students Page 30

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Presidents Memo for December 2011 by Harris RogersDisaster Preparedness in the ShoresFirst I want to thank the following Shores residents for

organizing another great November event on Disaster

Preparedness:

Ramona Ambrozic

Shannon Guzzeta

Mike MancusiHopefully we can hold this event at least once each year.

Given the overwhelming response, maybe more often?

I do want to reinforce one more time the need for you and

your family to be personally prepared. We live on an island

that is physically separated from our neighbors by water on

three sides and a multi-lane freeway on the fourth .

In a large disaster, we will be on our own! I dont think we

can begin to understand the total disruption that a truly large

seismic event would bring.

You MUST assume that:

* There will be NO emergency services in the Shores.

ALL remaining fire & police resources will be

pulled toward hospitals or other centers deemed more

critical than our neighborhood.

* You will have NO electricity or gas service.

* You will have NO city water.

* You may have absolutely NO way to communicate

with the outside world! NO telephone or cell phone

service, NO cable television, NO internet service!

* Your ONLY source of information may be AM radio

(KCBS).All Shores residents should plan for such a disaster as

though we will be without the most basic services for some

period of time, possibly a week or more.

Again, BE PREPARED!

How Can You Help in an Emergency?

Think about what skills or equipment you have that might

be of use to your neighbors in an emergency.

* If you have military or any medical training,

you can help.

* If have a ham radio and are not already a member of ourCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT),

you can help.

* If you have a motorcycle or ATV that might be able to

get around on broken or blocked streets, you can help.

* If you have a gas-powered chain saw that could

clear downed trees, you can help.

Be prepared to find and go to the local emergency response

center. (This may not be a shelter, just a coordination center.)

That spot will probably be next to the fire station on

Redwood Shores Parkway, or it might be one of our schools,

the library, or one of the commercial buildings in the

Shores. It will depend on what location best survived

Listen to AM radio for the exact location.

RSCAs Median Signs

The roadway median signs on Marine Parkway and

Redwood Shores Parkway just before you reach Bridge

Parkway belong to your community association. RSCA ha

maintained and posted the messages on these signs for over

30 years.

Almost every resident of the Shores passes RSCAs road-

way median signs on the way home, and we use these signs

as one more way to keep you informed (and sometimes

reminded) about events and issues important to Shores

residents.

Annual Meeting

Save the date for RSCAs annual meeting, which will be

held at the Redwood Shores Branch Library the evening of

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012. Come to hear from our

City and school officials on issues that matter to the Shores

Look for more details in The PILOT next month.

Update on the Canada Geese: OtherOpinions

We have been working closely with federal and statewildlife officials for almost six months now to find out wha

we can and can not do to help mitigate the problem of the

increasing amount of goose feces left in our parks and on

our walkways. We do appreciate the many notes & emails

of support received from both residents and businesses in

the Shores. But we also respect and appreciate that this is a

diverse community with varying opinions about both the

problem and any proposed solutions.

Please read some of their comments on Page 21 & 22


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Redwood City AppointsNew Police Chief

Redwood City, CA Concluding a rig-

orous, exhaustive search and evalua-

tion process, Redwood City has

appointed a new police chief.

Meynard J.R. Gamez, currently a

Captain with the San Jose Police

Department, will begin work as

Redwood Citys new Police Chief on

December 2, 2011.

Mr. Gamez has been with the San Jose Police Department for

over 25 years, where he rose through the ranks from patrol

officer to Captain. During his tenure there, he gained the

extensive professional experience, knowledge, skill and com-

mitment to community that made him the top candidate to

oversee the Redwood City Police Department.

J.R.s track record is exemplary, across the entire range of key

attributes that contribute to a dedicated, creative, and success-

ful leader, said Bob Bell, City Manager of Redwood City.

We had a number of truly excellent candidates for this position

and it was a very difficult decision. J.R.s focus on creating

partnerships, bridge-building, and community involvement, as

well as his vast experience in San Jose, showed us that hes the

right choice for our community.

Throughout his career in law enforcement, Mr. Gamez has

consistently exhibited the highest professional standards, and

has achieved an outstanding reputation for innovation, creativeproblem-solving, and mentoring. Among the accomplishments

of which he is most proud, Mr. Gamez points to his leadership

in Community Policing and Safe Neighborhoods initiatives,

his groundbreaking work in gang suppression and rebuilding

programs, mentoring youth with the Hispanic Development

Corporations Youth Leadership Conference and in various

elementary school programs, and his role as a divisional co-

chair of the Mayors Gang Prevention Task Force. This oppor-

tunity to lead the forward-thinking, talented, professional staff

of the Redwood City Police Department is unparalleled, and

Im very excited about becoming part of this very special city

said Mr. Gamez. Im a big believer in building long-term,trusting partnerships that facilitate cooperation and directly

address quality-of -life issues, and I know this belief is shared

throughout the Redwood City community. The men and

women of the Redwood City Police Department have an excep-

tional reputation as a professional and dedicated organization,

and its a privilege to serve on the same team. The future looks

very bright here, and Im proud to have the opportunity to

contribute. The Redwood City Police Chief position has been

filled on an interim basis internally since the retirement of

former chief Louis Cobarruviaz in January of this year.

Residential Burglaries, Caution

During the holiday season our

investigations unit continues to actively

investigate each and every case we

hear about in RWS. Were continu-

ing to see that the majority of these

burglaries are occurring during the day

when people are typically at work, as

the suspect(s) enter unsecured rear yards,

and enter unoccupied homes via an unlocked sliding glass, garage

door, unlocked, or open windows. These suspects are simply

looking for easy access to your homes. They typically take

laptops, cash thats been left out, IPods, and jewelry that they

can quickly sell to a pawn shop for cash.

The pattern of these suspect(s) is that they usually knock at the

front door to see if yourre home. When they get no response

at the door, they move to the backyard and start checking for

unlocked doors, removing screens, and checking for unsecured

windows. If by chance you answer the door and ask what theywant, the suspect(s) will come up with an excuse for being at

your door, leave you scratching your head, and simply move

on to the next quiet house. These burglars rarely travel alone

and typically have at least one other person with them as the

look-out, somewhere on the sidewalk, or riding around on a

bicycle in the street. Of the more than a dozen arrests that ou

patrol staff and detectives have made in the past few months

the age range of the suspects has been 15 to 21-years-old.

You and your neighbors are the eyes and ears for the police

department. Be vigilant of this behavior and dont hesitate to

call 911 for anything you believe to be suspicious activity inyour neighborhood. Some of our recent arrests of these bur

glars have occurred because of a great neighbor who was

observant and called in what they believed to be suspicious

activity or in fact a burglary in progress. Our department i

actively working on solving these crimes as we send under

cover units out on a regular basis to patrol your neighborhoods

and looking for subjects casing your neighborhoods.

Please share this information with your neighbors and help u

in reducing these very intrusive crimes. Please lock your gate

to your backyards and be sure to lock all doors and windows

If its with in your budget, burglar alarms are a very good deterrent. You can go to our website:

http://www.redwoodcity.org/police/ to see other great preven-

tion tips and hotlines for reporting graffiti, crime tips, or park

ing enforcement. You can also find us on Facebook and twit

ter for facts and helpful resources to help keep your neighbor

hoods safe and beautiful.

Ken Faljean, Community Policing

Redwood City Police Department


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Buying or selling your home?Call Mary today!

Mary FicklinREALTOR, CRS/CDPE

650-454-0112

[email protected]

RWS Resident Since 1982

DRE#00522273

WATER, POWER, FOOD.ARE YOU PREPARED TO BEWITHOUT FOR 7 DAYS?

Please accept my thanks for all you did to help make todays

Disaster Preparation open house a HUGE success.Volunteers signed in over 80 attendees! Like the last open

house, those who attended seemed pleased with the informa-

tion they received and left feeling they had gained valuable

knowledge should a disaster strike our area. Your advice,

help and/or promotion made all the difference. The Redwood

City Fire Department personnel, CERT volunteers, and

Shores neighbors gave their time to help Shores families

prepare for what we hope will never happen; the simple steps

you can take to prepare your family to survive a disaster.

If you didnt come to the event, then last months Pilot has

lots of information in it for you to read.

Ramona Ambrozic 707-478-7778 (cell)

650-832-1132 (home)

FYI If you are not prepared for a disaster if oneshould strike in your neighborhood; the time is now. I

wont take long. Look in last months Pilot, because

there is plenty of information to help you. Do this while

this is still fresh in your mind. And most importantly, youl

be ready.

Reward Grows For InformationOn Deliberate Drowning of Cat in

Redwood Shores.A reward for information on the deliberate drowning of a cat in the

Redwood Shores lagoon has grown to $12,225 with new donations

from individuals and businesses, according to Peninsula HumaneSociety officials.

The male black-and-white cat was found in the lagoon on November

2nd with a 5-pound dumbbell tied around its neck. It was discovered

by Redwood City public works employees, who brought it to the

humane society.

The dumbbell was attached to the cats neck with zip ties. The cat

appeared to be middle-aged and his front paws were declawed,

indicating that he was likely someones pet and not a feral cat. It is

believed this was an owned cat and that someone intentionally killed

him. The nature of the crime indicates clear intent to harm the animal,

which is a felony.

A humane society veterinarian conducted a necropsy that revealed the

cat was alive when it was dumped in the lagoon with the weight

around its neck, according to the humane society. It was in good

health for a senior and had no obvious injuries or illnesses.

So far, no one has come forward as the cats owner and the cat didnt

have on a collar or an identification microchip.

No lost cat reports have been made from our county or surrounding

counties matching this cat, which indicates the owner may know who

is responsible but is afraid to come forward for fear of retaliation,

said Scott Delucchi, a spokesperson for the Humane Society. Anyone

with information about the crime is urged to call the Peninsula

Humane Society at (650) 340-8200 or

email at [email protected]

A Holiday greeting for this month.

Thank you...Id like to wish all of my

Redwood Shores Friends and

Neighbors a very Happy Holiday

Season and a Healthy and

ProsperousNew Year!


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Discover A PartnershipIn Excellence

Stephen Bellingham

Presidents Club

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(650)922-3335

EMAIL - [email protected]

WEBSITE - www.apr.com/sbellingham

Go ahead and make your move with Stephen today!

Wishing You A HappyWishing You A HappyHol idayHol iday

And A Wonderful And A Wonderful New YearNew Year 20122012

Your Real Estate Specialist &

Redwood Shores Resident

As We Wrap Up 2011, it is a great time of year topause, take a deep breath, and give thanks to those that we care

about, and to be thankful for all that we have.

By the time you receive the Pilot in December, the City Counciwill have said thank you to Major Jeff Ira for his service leading

our Council and the City for the past two years. Mayor Ira wainstrumental in leading our City through some very challenging

times. Significant staff changes occurred at City Hall during hi

tenure. In addition, we confronted the structural deficit that facemany public agencies throughout California.

The staff changes, the partnerships with labor, how we deliver

services more effectively, and the efforts we have made to tacklethe budget issues will serve us well going forward.

However, most importantly, as a new council member, I am gratefu

for Mayor Iras mentorship and leadership. I have learned a lot from

his term as Mayor and I am thankful for all of the opportunities andsupport that he has provided me.

In addition, by the time you are reading this article, the Council wilhave met on December 5 and will have selected a new Mayor and

Vice Mayor that will lead the City for the next two years.

Congratulations to our new Mayor and Vice Mayor!

Be safe this holiday season and enjoy family and friends. 2012 wilbring a new set of challenges and opportunities for all of us. The

best of the Season to all!

Jeff Gee, RWC Councilmember

Councilmembers Alicia Aguirre, Ian Bain,Rosanne Foust and Barbara Pierce

Retain RWC Council Seats

Facing only one challenger, four longtime Redwood City council

incumbents easily retained their seats in the November 8th election.

With all 40 precincts reporting, Vice Mayor Alicia Aguirre and

council members Ian Bain, Rosanne Foust and Barbara Pierce

collected enough votes for another term. Aguirre led the pack with

23.5 percent of the vote.

The challenger, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Paul McCarthy,

came in fifth with 12.9 percent of the vote. He had campaigned

on a platform of ensuring community safety, managing growth,

improving the economy and prudent city budgeting. Pierce,

currently in her 12th year on the council, said in her campaign

statement that she was proud to have played a leadership role in

making Redwood City a more vibrant community. Foust, CEO

of the San Mateo County Economic Development Association,

said the city benefits from her business acumen. Bain said he

prioritizes city requests from the average citizen. Aguirre, a

college professor, said she has worked to create a community

where everyone can afford to live, work and raise a family.

In addition to maintaining a balanced budget, the city council

faces many challenges related to development.


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ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.

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(Next to the Nob Hill Market)

Redwood Shores

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Remodeling Lofts

Additions Seismic Retrofit

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Bathrooms Decks & Fences

SENSITIVE TEETH

Sensitive teeth hurt with exposure to cold air, hot or cold food and beverages and sweets. Sometimes it stops people from prop-

erly brushing and flossing their teeth. This can lead to more sensitivity, decay, infection and even tooth and bone loss. Teeth are

often sensitive because the dentin layer of the tooth has become exposed. The dentin is the middle layer of the tooth. Above the

gums, the dentin layer is normally covered by an outer layer, called the enamel, and, on the roots, cementum. Dentin contains

millions of tiny tubes that extend from the nerves at the center of the tooth to the outer layer. When the dentin is exposed, these

tubes are left open. Any stimulation at the surface of the dentin is transmitted through the tubes to the nerves, causing pain. The

dentin is usually exposed in two ways: Abfraction and Worn-away enamel. Abfraction occurs when one tooth hits sooner than

the rest. This causes undue stress on the involved teeth, and they begin to flex. Over time, this continual flexing causes the

enamel to separate from the dentin layer. Many habits can wear away tooth enamel, such as brushing too hard, using a mediumor hard bristled toothbrush, using an abrasive tartar-control or whitening toothpaste, and grinding or clenching your teeth.

Some dental procedures may temporarily expose the dentin, leading to short-term sensitivity. Treating Sensitive Teeth

To determine the cause of your tooth pain, well first make sure that the pain isnt caused by decay, a broken tooth or abscess.

Then well continue the exam to find out how the dentin has become exposed. If the problem is abfraction, we may adjust your

bite, restore the damage by bonding a filling in place, or crown the tooth. If the problem is a worn-away enamel layer, we may

remove plaque and bacteria, present a plan for improved brushing techniques and treat the area with fluoride. Proper homecare

is essential in taking care of sensitive teeth. We may recommend that you use a desensitizing toothpaste.


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WELLNESS HEALTH TALKWhy Older Adults FallAs people age, they become less aware of where their feet are. They

think they know, but they are mistaken. Errors like that can lead to

falls. Because we age from day to day and not overnight, we don

realize that things we ignored in our earlier years can injure or evenkill us later on. A pile of magazines or newspapers left on the floor, an

unsecured throw rug, lamp cords, and poor lighting on the way to the

bathroom have tripped up many older adults.

In our youth, our physical responses, vision, recovery mechanisms

and inner-ear functions are so good that we expect them always to be

that way. With age, however, all of these strategies become les

dependable. A sedentary lifestyle increases the rate of decline. Olde

adults who are concerned about preventing or delaying such a decline

will want to engage in a program of regular exercise tailored to the

patients needs by the doctor of chiropractic. One of the better form

of exercise for this purpose is Tai Chi, which consists of gentle Asian

dance-like moves. Tai chi has been proven to improve balance

Walking also benefits balance and strengthens the lower body, which

typically grows weaker with age.

Heart disease, lower-back pain, arthritis, or neurological problems like

Parkinsons disease can all throw balance off by causing changes in the

gait. Your doctor of chiropractic may want to assess your balance

using any one of a number of different tests.

Angelo Charonis, D.C. practices at Premier Chiropractic Clinic in

Redwood Shores. This reprint is part of a bimonthly Heal

newsletter program. If you would like to be included in futur

Health newsletters, log onto www.PremierChiropractic.com an

sign up with your email address to receive our monthly newsletter

by email. Information provided courtesy of the American

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Pharmacists By Avi Mamidi, Pharm.DAn Important Part of the 21st Century

Health-Care TeamWhen I meet new people and tell them Im a clinical pharmacist,

they often dont know what to say. Some people think of me as the

guy who counts pills and puts them in little bottles at the drug storeor pharmacy. Yes, thats definitely part of what I do. But most

importantly, its my responsibility to be a trusted resource and to

advocate safety for patients.

Todays health-care environment is characterized by patient

empowerment. As a patient, you now play an active, informed role

in your own care, working in concert with doctors and other med-

ical professionals. So when you see pharmacists, think of us as an

important part of your health-care team. Your pharmacist has a

unique knowledge base about the medications and supplements you

take to stay healthy.

As a global community, we must work harder than ever to keep

our family members and ourselves healthymentally, physically,

emotionally and spiritually. As we continue our trek into the 21stcentury, a number of health epidemics are claiming our family

members and friends at higher rates than ever before. Diseases and

conditions such as high blood cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), high

blood pressure (hypertension) and cancer are on the rise.

The number of people diagnosed with chronic diseases, such as

diabetes, is staggering. Conservative estimates indicate than approx-

imately 10 percent of the entire U.S. population has been diagnosed

with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This number is expected to grow to

25 to 30 percent during the next decade. These disturbing health

trends, and the plethora of medications used to treat them, make the

presence and knowledge of the pharmacist increasingly critical.

Ive worked in a variety of health-care settings and have seen the

number of medications skyrocket

for many patients. Some patients

take, or are supposed to take, as

many as 30 or 40 medications and

supplements. Its easy to see why so

many patients are hesitant to faith-

fully take their medications. The

sheer number of medications can be

overwhelming, and potentials for

adverse drug interactions can be

worrisome. Many times when I see patients with chronic disease

they say things like, There are too many tablets to take everyday,

or I have no idea what this yellow pill is for.

This is where a pharmacist can help. Patient education, advocacy

and safety are the basic tenets and founding principles of the

pharmacy profession. Personally, nothing gives me more satisfac

tion then helping a confused, overwhelmed patient by providing

guidance for managing a chronic disease with medications and

lifestyle changes.Pharmacists can be found in many health-care settings. We fil

prescriptions at your local drugstore, mix chemotherapy at infusion

clinics, participate on medication safety committees at teaching

hospitals, perform annual state inspections at medical facilities, and

help doctors individualize patient treatment regimens.

In all of these settings, the bottom line is always the same

Pharmacists are here to advocate for you, the patient. To this end

we use our knowledge to serve and educate health-care providers

and the patients/citizens in our communities.

So the next time you see a pharmacist, dont be afraid to strike up a

conversation and ask the questions youve always wanted to ask

Your pharmacist will be more than happy to help.


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Sandpiper is excited about the Character Counts Program.

Every day, our students, faculty, staff and volunteers exemplify

the Six Pillars of Character Trustworthiness, Respect,Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. Our students

will demonstrate how much they care about others during the

month of December through their participation in a canned food

drive to help feed the needy during the holidays. Sandpipers

bi-weekly newsletter (eNews) highlights parent volunteers

every issue. Its Sandpipers way of expressing thanks and

gives recognition to those for their hard work which helps ourschool excel.

Sandpiper has highlighted Kelvin Gee, Sandpipers eNews

Nugget Editor. Kelvin has expressed he feels fortunate that

his children attend a school with this type of commitment toexcellence.

Sandpipers fifth graders will participate in the SMC Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair from January

29 through February 3, 2012. The goal of the fair is to foster

a greater interest and deeper understanding of science, mathe-

matics and technology through projects developed by students

between grades 5-12. By providing an opportunity for students

to explore a specific topic in depth, the hope is that students willexperience something close to what an actual scientist, engineer

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or mathematician

does in his/her

career. Sandpiperteachers Monique

Burtschell and

Nicole LaCount

are guiding our stu-

dents through the scientific inquiry process to create their indi

vidual projects for this event.

Sandpiper Counts

Viva la Revolucin!Four high school students at Castilleja, in Palo Alto, California

are determined to start a revolution to influence others to

switch from traditional backpacks to rolling backpacks

Jordan Fowler, Hannah Gropper, Olivia Nicholls, and ColleenOMally have decided to take a stance on the importance of

using rolling backpacks, making it cooler to use rolling backpacks instead of traditional backpacks, as they are by far bette

on your back and for your health. In addition to encouraging

students at their own school, these four girls recently started

a facebook group Rolling Backpack Revolution to expand

their efforts outside the boundaries of Castilleja and rally al

teenage students to join them in this revolution. The followingis an excerpt from their facebook page and although an

exaggeration and humorous they believe it will help

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Message From TheSuperintendent

Dear Staff and Community Members,

At the Board meeting on November 4th, 2011, an announcemen

was made regarding the Districts direction to find a new superintendent for Belmont Redwood Shores School District. I will con

tinue to serve in the District as Superintendent until June 2012.

It has been a privilege to serve as the Superintendent of the

Belmont-Redwood Shores School District since 2006 and to work

with such dedicated individuals and great students. I want to thank

you for your support during my tenure. We have addressed many

challenges and I want to thank the community and staff for being

partners in this process and helping make this a great District for

the students of Belmont and Redwood Shores. I am fortunate to

have worked with an exceptional group of educators and commu-

nity members.

Sincerely, Emerita Orta-Camilleri, Superintendent

Viva la Revolucin!

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increase awareness and get others to at least think about it if

not make actually make that change and be considered cool atschool.

Every day, millions of children and teens across the nation

come home and sink into a daze of pain after lugging around

several tons worth of books on their backs. Not only does this

cause short term pain, but also long term damage.

Do you want to be permanently handicapped once you hit mid-

dle age due to the negligence and ignorance of your high

school years? The use of backpacks is a serious threat to the

health of all Americans.

However, there is a way to prevent this tragic epidemic if you

act NOW. Remember your rolling backpack that was all the

rage in middle school? Bring that baby out of storage and takeyour first step on the road to back recovery. The use of rolling

backpacks will take the weight off of your shoulders - in more

ways than one. So be the smart, responsible, and trendy high

schooler you are and show up to school with your rolling

backpack in tow. Feel free to invite your friends too if you at

all care about their health!

This group is inclusive and allows anyone to join, make

comments, and take pictures with their backpack and upload it

to the group. Their hope is that they can get others to listen

and realize that rolling backpacks are far better for you and

therefore cooler than traditional backpacks.

Hanukkah begins at sunset on

Tuesday, December 20, 2011, and

ends at sunset on Wednesday,

December 28, 2011. Make Light!The Menorah lighting was instituted as a publicity

strategy: advertising to the entire world that G-d

makes miracles for those who stand up for truth and justice.

When: The Maccabees chased away the forces of darkness with swords;

we do it with candles. Thats why we light the Menorah shortly after

sunset. Two exceptions: On Friday evening, light the candles before

sunset. On Saturday evening light them after dark.


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Canada Geese: Other Opinions From Shores Residents

Having been back in Redwood Shores for a year I am saddened

to see that again the removal of the geese is being discussed

with varying views on all sides regarding their presence in the

Shores. I walk 4+ evenings a week in various areas in the

Shores and was surprised to read that they have had a negative

impact on our sidewalks I must say it is very rare that I have

run into their deposits on the many sidewalks I walk on invarying locations here in the area. I do long walks so this is

something I have made a point to research as it is a topic dear

to my heart.

Kindly publish my perspective on this topic as I truly feel these

wonderful birds should be undisturbed here and not removed

from the area. They are long a part of what makes Redwood

Shores a wonderful area shared with the beautiful wildlife we

are blessed to have in the area. Thank you for sharing my

perspective as we near the end of year holidays.

J. Armitage, November 14, 2011

The City Council is set on further sanitizing the Shores byeliminating (killing) the Canadian Geese from our water-

ways. We live by the water, and waterfowl live on and near the

water. As the City (Council) has paved over all of the natural

grasslands and open space of Redwood Shores, the geese have

moved onto any available grass, of which natural grasses are

non-existent at this time.

Council Members, you have ruined what was once a wonder-

ful habitat where both waterfowl and humans perfectly coex-

isted. I remember when visitors from all over the Bay Area,

came to our shoreline to enjoy the beautiful wildlife and water-

fowl that we have. Now, you want to continue to SANITIZE

the Shores. This is just WRONG!!!!

Allow the Geese to live, as they arent harming other wildlife pop-

ulations! We CAN work our peaceful solutions to coexist with

them. BUT, the Crows are forever harming the future of a healthy

Redwood Shores by decimating other wildlife populations!!

Linda Drummy

(Ed. Note: There is no proposal to kill or remove any of the

Canada Geese that are already here, and the City Council is

not driving this process. All actions that will be suggested

have been reviewed in close cooperation with both federal and

state wildlife agencies, recognizing the problems that the

exploding over-populations of Canada Geese are causing allacross the U.S. This is NOT just a local problem.)

I am responding to your comments about the geese. Yes, goose

excrement can be a nuisance. Something being a nuisance,

however, doesnt make it wrong; its just something that is

annoying to certain people. We all put up with nuisances every

day. Nuisances come in many forms. If we want nature

around us, we have to put up with what comes with it. I think

most of us would agree that having to walk around some goose

poop on the sidewalk is a small price to pay for living among

the beautiful water birds we have in Redwood Shores

In addition, its difficult for animals to find spots to go because

we have taken so much of the land for ourselves. The geese

that are born here dont know anywhere else. They dont pur

posely annoy people. Cant we be tolerant and just walk

around the goose poop?

Debby Miller, August 28, 2011

Mr. Rogers:

I read the Presidents Memo for October in the Redwood

Shores Pilot tonight. I see that you, again, are the only one

allowed to speak on the goose issue. You obviously hate the

geese and try to subtly persuade others to feel the same by

using words such as filth when you refer to them. I wrote

you a sincere e-mail several weeks ago and you ridiculed it in

your memo by putting quotation marks around my words

inconvenience and tolerate and then used the word filth

again. It is obvious you do not want readers to see that other

do not agree with your over-reaction to this situation or youwould have published my e-mail rather than ridiculing it.

My opinion of you is that you are determined to get your own

way regardless of what others may say. You say that almost al

of the comments have been supportive of you. How would

anyone know if this were true or not?

I hope to see a less self-centered person elected to president o

RSCA next time.

Debby Miller, October 13, 2011

Dear Editor:

I have been considering a move to Redwood Shores from

Foster City, but I am appalled at the venom that spews from themouth of the president of your community association. He i

anti-animal, anti-nature and anti-life, as far as I can see. The

inconvenience of goose poop doesnt amount to a teeny blip on

the radar compared to the filth that we humans constantly put

into the birds environmentgarbage, electronic waste, chemi-

cal waste, etc.! They have to try to survive without getting

poisoned, caught in plastic, all while surrounded by cement

and noise and pollution.

How dare this man take such an arrogant stand? These geese

have been forced to find new habitats because WE have built

over their old ones. We number in the billions and we can

stand negotiating our way through a group of geese or

spending a little more money to clean up the poop?

By the way, according to wildlife workers, taking this goose

poop and using it for fertilizer instead of chemicals would be

very good for whatever were growing out there.

Would the next step for him be replacing the grass with astro-

turf? We need to face that we are just ONE life form, not THE

life form.

Thank you, Melissa Flower

Foster City, CA October 15, 2011


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Canada Geese: Supporting Opinions

In June, my family and I moved to a condo unit in Ventana Del

Mar, and at first I was somewhat charmed by the gaggles of

Canada geese patrolling the parks and passing overhead in a

wedge.After a couple of weeks and our first visit to Shannon Park

their charm faded fast. Anyway, Im just writing to com-

municate my full-throated support for your efforts to controltheir numbers. As you mentioned in a previous issue of The

Pilot, they really shouldnt be here at all. I cannot believe the

sheer number of poodle-sized turds they leave in the parks,

essentially precluding any opportunities to kick a soccer ballaround or throw a picnic blanket down. (Are you sure U.S.

Wildlife cant just deputize an RSCA posse and supply it with

shotguns? That would keep them from reproducing. Im sure

weve all entertained such solutions at one point or another.)

Please keep up the terrific work, and Id be happy to lend any

support I can.

Sincerely, John Sanford, resident of Ventana Del Mar HOA

My employer owns and manages 6 office buildings in the

Redwood Shores area, some with water features or on the

water. I would love to hear more about what you are doing

with the City and the other agencies to deal with the geese. We

have tried so many things that have not worked, I am open to

any new ideas.

Sheryn Cockett, General Manager,

Equity Office Management, LLC

I would like you to know that I support you completely regard-

ing the Redwood Shores geese problem. I think their drop-

pings are a major distraction to this beautiful area. Thank you

for trying to resolve this problem.

Loretta Goldkuhl, resident of Regatta HOA

Thank you so much for your efforts to address the goose prob-

lem. My family & I agree that the over-population of geese

here in the Shores is an increasingly serious matter. Without

question, the buildup of excrement from geese on sidewalks

and in lawn areas is a serious health issue. With an abundanceof natural habitats for geese and other waterfowl in the wet-

lands surrounding the Shores, there is no need for anyone to

encourage waterfowl to congregate in residential communities

by providing wildlife with food sources. At every opportuni-

ty, we discuss the goose problem with our neighbors, and havebeen successful, we feel, in encouraging some of our neighbors

to stop feeding waterfowl.We fully support efforts to address this situation and to

mitigate the problem.

All the best, Harvey Radin, resident of Seabridge HOA

Thank you for the time and attention you are devoting to our

Geese problem. Sadly, the Geese have turned from being

cute neighborhood inhabitants to an over populated, dirty,nuisance. Redwood Shores and my housing complex is still

splattered with Geese droppings, despite my complexs effort

to keep them out.

I have been a resident in Redwood Shores for over 15 years

and I value every benefit that comes along with living in theShores. However, my enjoyment and use of the sidewalks in

Redwood Shores has been taken away from me. I have smal

children and small dogs that I can no longer take for walksoutside to enjoy our neighborhood.

My dogs get very sick when their paws step on the Geese

excrement. After several emergency room visits to the veteri

narian for high fever, diareah, and vomiting, and the needfor antibiotics, I just dont even bother taking my dogs ou

anymore. Its so limited where you can walk and the gras

areas are just awful.

My kids will not know what its like to play in the grass, at

least not anywhere in our neighborhood. Its sad, but its how

we must adapt to our new way of life in the Shores.

I think this problem will diminish our property values, as i

absolutely has an impact on our quality of life here.Thank you again for your ongoing efforts to solve this problem

Cheryl Lee, resident of Regatta HOA

I wanted to email in support of controlling the geese popula-

tion in Redwood Shores. The excrement is really grotesque

I run in the area and try to avoid the sidewalks in an attempt tododge the geese poop. Its a shame that the sidewalks are

littered with the stuff. Thank you for reporting on the efforts

to clean things up. I would love to see Redwood Shores be rid

of these geese invaders.

Lucymarie Mantese, Redwood Shores Resident

Dear Editor,Seeing hundreds of geese on the new school grass yard and

envisioning what they are leaving behind for our children to

play in prompted me to write this thought.

Some communities hire, that is, pay to have dogs chase geese

We can get this service for free and solve the Redwood Shores

messy field and sidewalk problem. Heres the deal.

We have a lot of dog walkers in the Shores. Whenever thesedog walkers encounter geese on the ground, they unleash thei

pooch and let them chase the geese. The geese fly away, the

dogs never catch them, the dog returns to its owner and goes

back on lease with its tongue hanging out, exhilarated from

the workout.The geese eventually settle in an area where they are not

harassed, that would be the miles of wild unimproved landadjoining the bay, not Redwood Shores.

This seems a win-win to me as the goose mess is solved and

our dogs are healthier, more fit.

Respectfully submitted by Andy Norman, a long time bird

lover, dog lover, kid lover and Redwood Shores resident.


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Our City Council is proposing that we pay higher garbage and

recycling rates!! I am sure that I am not alone in being fed up with

constant rate increases in this and other areas.

Here are the REAL reasons for the rate increase:

1. The City needs more revenue. Thats the bottom line!

2. The City still owes money to previous provider BFI. Why arewe paying for a contract that was mismanaged and now has been

replaced by Recology by the whim of the City Council?

Whenever the City makes mistakes (closing off the levee to trap

fox, etc, permitting building too close to the levee), we end up

paying for this.

3. Paying for trash can migration. It appears that smaller cans cost

more money? The new cans are poorly made, tip over in the

wind, are manhandled by the recycling trucks, are left strewn all

over our streets, permit easy access by wildlife and take up more

valuable room in our garages! I want the smaller, stackable

boxes back! And, they lasted forever, with no damages ever

made to these.

4. Consumers are decreasing garbage usage Recology was

promised a certain volume, and they are not reaching this goal.

Isnt it a win/win if there is less for them to recycle? Why are

consumers being penalized for this?

5. Proposed home pickup of hazardous waste. Why does everyone

pay for a few who want this service? Those households who

would use this should pay for it, not those of us who never

require this service.

What Can You Do???

WRITE LETTERS TO YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS,

IMMEDIATELY, AND PROTEST THIS RATE HIKE!

This appears to be the only way to voice your concern on this issue.GO TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IN JANUARY TO

VOICE YOUR CONCERNS!

If we just sit here and do nothing, we will continue to pay higher fees

for things that are directly due to Council judgment errors and

mismanagement.

Gayle Landry, Redwood Shores Resident

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Redwood City Project READ And

Friends of Literacy Honor LibraryDirector Dave Genesy withFueling The Fire of Hope Award

Periodically, Redwood City Friends of Literacy and Redwood

City Project READ honors an individual with the Fueling the

Fire of Hope Award in recognition of that persons passionate and

dedicated effort to change lives through literacy. Project READ is

pleased to announce that Redwood City Library Director Dave

Genesy has been selected as a recipient in honor of both his vision

for a literate community, and his implementation of a literacy-cen-

tered library.

In honoring Mr. Genesy, Project READ notes that he is a dynam-

ic force in advancing literacy and encouraging a love for reading

and the library to the Redwood City community. Because of his

knowledge of the problem, the need and most importantly the

solutions, he is recognized as a most extraordinary leader and

advocate in aid and support of literacy services.

Dave continually demonstrates his passion for literacy in so

many ways, says Project READ Director Kathy Endaya. He

enthusiastically promotes and supports Project READs literacy

programs, has made literacy services a core value of the Library,

and has incorporated literacy services into the Librarys strategicplan and vision. With his leadership, the entire second floor of the

Redwood City Library is now dedicated to literacy and learning,

which is of incalculable value to our entire community.

Mr. Genesy is known to eagerly join Project READ staff and vol-

unteers at literacy events, and has even donated thousands of dol-

lars in personal funds to help provide backpacks and school sup-

plies to Project READs Families For Literacy back-to-school pro-

gram. He has a 22-year history as a library professional with a

tireless commitment to community literacy.

Music, Games and Stories in English and SpanishSaturday December 10 11:00am

Santa Claus is Coming to the Library!Sunday December 11 1:00 - 3:00pm

Bring the whole family & your camera! ALSO - KarenMorss, author of Flying Poodles , will be reading her book!

Dad & Me @ the Library with Walter the Giant

StorytellerSaturday December 17 11:00am

Walter is the author of Walter the Giant Storytellers Giant

Book of Giant Stories.

Weekly Storytimes (Please note that Storytimes endDecember 17, 2011 and resume January 3, 2012)

Mondays 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5

Tuesdays 7:00pm - Pajama Time Stories for All AgesThursdays 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5

Thursdays 11:30am - Tiny Tales for Ages 0-18 Months

Homework Center Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays &Thursdays 3:00pm- 6:00pm, Wednesdays 1:00pm-6:00pmTeen Gaming and Activities: Mondays 5:00pm

Volunteer with the Friends of the LibraryThe Friends operates a resale book store inside the

Downtown Library to generate funds to support library

programs and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more informa-

tion about the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests

For volunteer opportunities at the RWS BranchLibrary,please call 650.780.5740.Meeting Space Available at the Redwood Shores Branch

Library. Please visit

www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html

Downtown Library 1044 Middlefield Road 650.780.7018Redwood Shores Branch Library 399 Marine Parkway

650.780.5740 www.redwoodcity.org/library

Mistletoe TraditionWhat would Christmas be like without a kiss

beneath the mistletoe? The origin of this custom is

believed to have come from the earlysaxons who dedicated the mistletoe to the Freya,

their goddess of love. The custom was practiced at

Christmas time because it was believed that during winter, fairies

took shelter under mistletoe leaves. These good fairies protected any-

one who helped save the plant from winter cold by bringing it

indoors.

In Scandinavian countries, farmers hung mistletoe from the rafters

of their house to save it from lightening strikes during storms, or in

the barn to protect against evil trolls.

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Stress Less: 5 Tips to Keep Your Sanity

This Holiday Season

No way around it, the holiday season means having more to do on

top of everything else in our hectic lives. Here are tips to help you

sail through with your sanity intact:

Get your priorities straight. Look at your December calendarand to do list side by side. Highlight the must-gos and

must-dos. Highlights should only reflect things that are truly

important for good reasons maintaining relationships you care

about, doing things that bring you joy, career-building, bonding

with your kids, staying healthy, etc. Keep it to no more than atotal of 10 must-gos and/or must-dos above and beyond

the usual and post these priorities in view all month. Put thesethings first and dont sweat the small stuff.

Take charge of your time. When you schedule those extra tasks,such as holiday cards, preparing large meals and shopping, add

25% for buffer time parking challenges, running to an extra

store, long lines, etc. Say no. Practice the words, Thank you forthe invitation. Unfortunately, Im already committed that

evening. You dont owe people long explanations. Its OK to

be committed to an exercise plan, time at home with your family

or getting to bed early. Delegate. If there are things you candelegate, do it ask yourself how far wrong it could go.

Put me time on your priority list. We

all need it for mental health. Even if itssmall breaks throughout a busy day. Youwill feel better and be more effective if

you periodically unplug and dosomething good for yourself: stretch,breathe deeply, sit outside, enjoy nature,

exercise, take an iPod break, escape into a

book, discover the benefits of aromatherapy.

Practice being grateful. What are you grateful for? Make a listThink big. Think small. From having a roof over your head to

a dear friend or loving spouse/partner to the smell of fresh

cinnamon. The longer the list, the better. Get family and friends

involved. Share your lists. Make this a ritual each year. Lookat your list every day. Update it and keep it fresh routinely

We get more of what we focus on in our lives focusing hereis a guarantee for feeling happier and less stressed.

Take care of your body. Get to bed before 11. Sleep at least 7

hours. Eat fresh, healthy foods as often as possible. Dont skip

meals. Splurge on tastes, but dont overeat. Move your body

every day.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

Submit questions or ideas for Coachs Corner to

[email protected].

Coaches Corner By Lauren Picciani, Health & Wellness Coach

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Tai Chi, Flash Mobs, What Could They Possibly Have In Common?The term flash mob is a new term to describe a seemingly

spontaneous event where people gather to do something together.

The groups activity starts without warning and then disperses

quickly. Flash mob activities have involved choreographed

dance, song or brief artistic performances. You Tube is loaded

with video clips of flash mobs of all types. But did you know

that we have the beginnings of a Seniors Flash Mob right herein tranquil Redwood Shores?

Recently, while on a morning walk through Shorebird Park,

I observed two older ladies practicing what I recognized as

Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a form of martial art that has been prac-

ticed in China for centuries. While Tai Chi has ancient roots,

it also has a significant history in the Bay Area. Tai Chi was

first introduced in the United States by Tai Chi Master Choy

Hok Pang in 1939. His son, Master Choy Tam Man, is credited

for introducing Tai Chi to San Franciscos Chinatown in 1949.

Their legacy continues everyday. Tai Chi is practiced all over

the City, including Golden Gate Park. Indeed, these people,

often older adults, have been acting as Tai Chi flash mobs fora long time!

Tai Chi has three major elements: health, meditation and

martial art. The underlying philosophy for Tai Chi is that to

defend ones self, the individual must be healthy, which includes

the ability to concentrate and meditate. The motions of Tai Chi

allows the practitioner to reduce stress and achieve optimal

function also known as homeostasis.

Tai Chi has become quite popular among older adults who want

low impact/high benefit form of exercise. Numerous studies

have determined that Tai Chi is helpful in improving balance

in older adults, thus reducing the risk of falls. The slow and

deliberate movements of Tai

Chi build strength and flexibility

two physical attributes that

tend to gradually diminish as we

age. Not only is Tai Chi an

effective form of exercise, it is

also beautiful and artistic. Theladies I observed practicing Tai

Chi were clearly concentrating

on every move, and their move-

ments were in perfect unison.

Their harmony also reminded

me of another important benefit

of Tai Chi it is social. The best strategy for seniors to main

tain both physical and mental fitness is to be social.

So how does one learn the art of Tai Chi? The answer is as

close as the Redwood City Parks and Recreation Department

They offer beginning and intermediate level classes throughtheir recreation program. For information about current offer

ings call 650-780-7311 or check Redwood City Parks and

Recreation website:

http://www.redwoodcity.org/parks/Online_Reg/recreation_broc

hure_fall.htm

About the author: Lynda Mackin, PhD, GNP-BC, is a board

certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with Sequoia Medica

Group, located at 1301 Shoreway Road, Suite 100 in Belmont

She is also a Health Science Associate Clinical Professor in

the School of Nursing at the University of California

San Francisco.

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you about potential holiday hazards for your animal.

1) Christmas Tree this includes the ornaments, tinsel, andthe water in the Christmas tree stand. Keep your glass orna-

ments out of reach of your dog or kitty. Animals are attracted

to the vivid colors and the light playing on these ornaments.

I have seen more than one animal break those glass ornaments

only to ingest some of the ornament or cut their feet on the

broken glass.

No tinsel on your Christmas tree either. Cats, in particular, are

attracted to the shiny stuff. Having a little snack on the tinsel

is guaranteed to have you rushing your 4-legged friend to thevet for emergency surgery.

Did you know the water in that Christmas tree stand is toxic to

animals? Keep that water stand covered with a towel. You

dont want your animals thinking you have put out an extra

water bowl especially for them!

2) Chocolate Chocolate is toxic to dogs. If you plan ongiving some lucky person some yummy chocolate for theholidays, do not leave that well-wrapped package under the

tree or in any other place where your dog can reach it. There

are many dogs that can sniff out that box of chocolate, even

when it is still wrapped in all its finery.

3) Food When you are sitting around the dining room tableenjoying your meal, make sure you have put the kitchen

garbage well out of reach of your animals. More than one

animal has necessitated a trip to the emergency room because

of partaking in things they should not be.

4) Bows and ribbons Your animals are just as attracted tothose beautifully wrapped packages. You dont need kitty

having a meal of those beautiful ribbons and bows. Keep these

packages in a closet until gift-giving time.

5) Mushrooms OK, this isnt necessarily a holiday hazardper se, but these darn things have been sprouting up every

where. These wild mushrooms are deadly to your dog. Don

let them eat them. If you even suspect your dog has eaten a

mushroom, you must get them to the vet immediately.

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Its hard to believe, but another eleven

months just streaked by, and it is time to start

thinking about Christmas gifts for your loved

ones. Gift options for wine enthusiasts are

numerous. This months column suggests a

few. Inexpensive stocking stuffers are plastic

drip stop discs that, once curled into the mouthof the wine bottle, become spouts that eliminate

messy drools down the wine bottles neck. Also,

wine stemware charms make accidentally drinking

from someone elses glass at a party a thing of the past. Of

course, BYOB wine carrying bags, foil cutters and corkscrews

should be in every enthusiasts tool box. My most reliable

corkscrew is the plastic, self-pulling Screwpull model that retails

for about $20; it folds flat and travels easily. (If you want to go

big time, check out Forge de Laguiole or Chateau Laguiol

corkscrews on the Internet at over $125 each, but be careful of

Asian knock offs at cheaper prices.)

For stemware a cut above the conventional, look for the German-made Spiegelau wine glasses that are priced from $10 to $15

depending on the retailer. They offer wine glasses designed for

each major varietal, but also sell generic Red and White designs

as well. (Cost Plus World Marketsells what Im convinced is a

Spiegelau for under $10. Im guessing they are seconds.)

Lastly, dont rule out an inexpensive but stylish crystal decanter.

Its useful for decanting older reds and aerating and smoothing

out young, tannic ones and makes for a festive-looking dinner

table, especially during the upcoming Holiday season.

For studious types, Oz ClarkesIntroducing Wine, now in paper-

back, still is one of the best and most concise entry level books

on all aspects of wine. A step up in detail, with greater emphasis

on serious wine appreciation is Andrea Immer Robinsons

Great Wine Made Simple. For the confirmed hobbyist, wine crit-

ic internet newsletters are all but compulsory. Robert M. Parkers

Wine Advocate, ($99/six issues) Stephen Tanzers Internationa

Wine Cellar, ($95/six issues) and The Connoisseurs Guide to

California Wines ($90/12 issues) make excellent wine consult-

ants and screeners of the numerous monthly releases from the

USA and abroad. Samples of each are available at their Internet

sites. Of the several magazinesDecanter, a British publication

and Americas The Wine Spectator, The Wine Enthusiastare the

most informative.

For the daily drinking enthusiast many retailers offer programs of

monthly or other periodic shipments of theme or varietally

oriented Wine Clubs. And for those who favor a particular

winery, many offer discounts when enrolled in their membership

Clubs. Of course, none of the above should preclude you from

tracking down that special bottle of wine for which your loved

one has been salivating. Not much else can get the romantic heart

palpitating more than the unexpected gift of an ultra-premium

California Cabernet or Chardonnay, a highly regarded Aussie

Shiraz, or whatever New or Old World producer that has been in

his/her emotional crosshairs. These are special gifts that are

rarely forgotten, and you will be innermost in that recollection.

WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

From LYNNs KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced

California Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams

CHRISTMAS AT BLUEBERRY HILLAs children, we loved visiting our aunt and uncle at Blueberry Hill (New

Hampshire) for our Christmas vacation. After the arduous car trek from

Connecticut to New Hampshire, wed pile out of the car into the

welcoming arms of our relatives. After much arguing about which of the

upstairs bedrooms my sister and brother and I wanted to sleep in, wed

unpack and then enjoy hot chocolate by the fire place as a prelude to our

next adventure bundling back up in our parkas to visit the barn and seethe horses. I cant remember a time when there wasnt at least two feet

of snow on the ground, but there was a shoveled path from the house to

the barn. The horses knew something was up as soon as we all raced into

the barn and surrounded their stalls. Wed put their bridles on and lead

them out into the winter sun, up the snowy road to the pasture on the

other side of the peach orchard. They would prance with excitement to

b e

outside wed open the gate, unhook the leads from the bridles, and let

them gallop full speed through the pasture. They would race back and

forth, their hooves pounding the frozen ground and then they would drop

to their knees, lie down and roll in the snow, sending snow flying into the

air and sparkling like diamonds in the sunshine.

My Mom, sister and I took one trip into town with my Aunt, and on the

way back up to the farmhouse, she took a turn on the snowy, narrow roada little too fast and drove the car head first into a large snow bank! No

one was hurt after a fit of giggles and our unheeded pleas to do it again,

we all hiked back up the hill to get Uncle Robert, who just rolled his eyes,

enlisted our Dads help, and the two of them went out to the barn to get

one of his many tractors to pull my aunts car out the snow bank onto the

road, so Dad could drive it back to the house.

Aunt Sally always encouraged our help with making her favorite

Christmas cookies. It took us a while to learn how to pronounce them

we thought it was a silly name for cookies, but gladly helped her in the

kitchen baking them. The best part was shaking the still warm cookies

gently in a brown paper bag with confectioners sugar to coat them!

AUNT SALLYS PFEFFINGERS (Preheat oven to 350 degrees F)

4 Cups Unbleached All Purpose White Flour1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon Mace

1 Teaspoon Allspice

Teaspoon Anise

Teaspoon Black Pepper

Cup Molasses

Cup Honey

Cup Butter

1 Egg, beaten

Confectioners Sugar for dusting place about 1 Cup into small brown

paper bag

Sift all dry ingredients together in large bowl. Whisk to mix ingredients.Place honey and molasses into medium saucepan, and heat over low heat

until warm. Remove from heat and add butter to melt. Cool and add

beaten egg. Stir cooled wet ingredients into dry ingredients with wood-

en spoon. Let stand for 15 minutes. Using a regular teaspoon, scoop

cookie dough into small ball and drop onto cookie sheets lined with

parchment paper. Leave about two inches between cookies. Bake for 12-

15 minutes until done, remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for

a few minutes. Use spatula to remove and place onto wire cooling rack.

When still slightly warm, drop cookies, a few at a time, into brown paper

bag with Confectioners Sugar, and shake gently until dusted all over.

Remove to platter and serve. Enjoy with a glass of cold milk or hot

chocolate. Happy Holidays to all and a Healthy and Peaceful New Year!


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In Memoriam - This past November marked thefirst anniversary of the death of Marge Murphy, wife of 57

years to John Murphy. The Murphys were original owners of

the first homes in Redwood Shores. In fact they lived in a

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involved in the formation of the RSCA, the first edition of the

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