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THE PILOTVolume 44 Number 6 RedwoodShores Community Association June 2014
RSCA Events for 2014
Summer Concerts - Sundays - 5:00pm - 7:00pmJune 22nd The ShanksJuly 13th Cocktail MonkeysAugust 10th Highway Blues
Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rdMariner Park
Give & Go Recycling - Saturday - September 6thRedwood Shores Library Parking Lot
Halloween Walk - Saturday - October 25thMarlin Park - 1 to 2pm
Santa Comes To The Shores - Sunday -December 7th - RWS Library - 1-3pm
Light Up The Shores Judging -
Date to be determined
Classic Rockby The ShanksHeading off the first
Sounds of The Shores
Concert on Sunday,
June 22nd are the
The Shanks, a six
piece classic rock cover
band from San Jose.
The Shanks are past
winners of the KFOX 98.5 Last Band Standing competition, areflection of their local popularity. Expect to hear songs from
Foreigner, ZZ Top, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, Bad Company,
Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, The Pretenders, Queen, Journey, Free, The
Rolling Stones, Grace Potter, Clapton, Led Zeppelin and many
other great artists as you listen the night away! Bring your dinner,
drinks, lawn chairs, friends and best moves, cause this band will
make you dance!
Update on Silicon Valley CleanWater (SVCW) Pipeline Project
Alternatives InvolvingRedwood Shores
As a result of public input on alternatives for Silicon Valley
Clean Waters (SVCW) proposed pipeline improvement project
through Redwood Shores, coupled with lessons learned from the
successful Bay Tunnel project from Menlo Park/East Palo Alto toNewark, SVCW is studying alternatives to improve the system
and that could avoid most of the earlier identified disruption to
the community.
The earlier alternatives assume the pipeline replacement would
be from the San Carlos Pump Station near the San Carlos Airport
and would require significant disruption to the surface along the
route due to excavation. They include an in-street alignment up
Redwood Shores Parkway, an in-levee alignment, an in-lagoon
alignment, and an in-slough alignment. The in-slough and
in-lagoon alignments have been determined to be impractical due
to environmental impacts of the excavation in waterways.
SVCW Manager Dan Child said that after listening to the com-
munity and meetings with the Army Corp of Engineers,
Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Fish
& Game, and the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control
Board, SVCW staff and consultants were directed to eliminate
the in- slough and in-lagoon alternatives. Child then requested a
review of the alignments and other alternatives that had been pre-
viously eliminated or not considered in the earlier evaluation.
One alternative that has come to light is the potential of tunnel-
ing the line directly to the treatment plant. Micro-tunneling had
been considered earlier, but due to limitations on depth and therequired intermediate shafts, may not be feasible. The tunneling
process is deeper and does not require the intermediate shafts.
This technology was eliminated in the very early stages of the
process (prior to 2009) as there was little experience with this
technology in similar soils in the Bay Area and previous high
costs did not support its selection.
Since that time, a successful tunneling project has occurred in the
area. The Bay Tunnel project is a $286 million, earthquake-resis-
tant water pipeline and the first tunnel to be built beneath
the floor of the San Francisco Bay.
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REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION274 Redwood Shores Pkwy #PMB 603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
rsca.org
2014 OfficersPRESIDENT
Harris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENT
Sue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.org
SECRETARY
Lynn [email protected]
TREASURER
Stephen [email protected]
PAST PRESIDENT
Doug [email protected]
RSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood Shores
Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
Our next meeting will be June 12th, 2014
DEADLINES DEADLINES
The deadline for the July Pilot is the week of
June 10th -17th
THE PILOT
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THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the
Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).
Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses
The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and
not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.
Presidents Memo Page 3
Were For The Birds, RWS Robberies, Page 4
SVCW Construction Update Page 8
Eagle Scout, Pinewood Derby Page 10
BRSSD Superintendent Letter Page 15
Lucy Li Qaulifies Page 15
Acupuncture & CTS Page 16
The Thrill Of The Grill Page 18
Dog Days Of Summer Page 19
Foreign Bank Disclosures Page 19
Styling The Dress Page 20
Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 21
Do It Your Memorial, Robatics Team Page 22July 4th Parade Page 23
Table of Contents
Lynn Adams
Mayling Bellingham
Stephen Bellinghan
Nina Boire
Doug Crisman
Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Amir Higgy
Mike Mancusi
Sue Nix
Harris Rogers
Clemencia Rodriquez
Andrew Young
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Flag Day, is a day for allAmericans to celebrate and show
respect for our flag, its designers and
makers. Our flag is representative of
our independence and our unity as a
nation.....one nation, under God, indi-
visible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the
lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died
protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon.
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Presidents Memo for June 2014 by Harris RogersWeve Moved!
Well, not physically, since RSCA is entirely a volunteer
organization, and we have no offices. But we have had a
mail box at Nob Hill for over 15 years that was our official
address. Nob Hill decided (for reasons we dont compre-hend) to close its mailbox and other customer services.This has created a major headache for organizations like
RSCA and small business in the Shores that are being
forced to re-design & reprint letterhead, business cards, and
other business materials.
So after 15 years weve been forced to re-locate to the
Postal Annex. Our new address is:
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy PMB 603, 94065-1173
We are also losing weekend access to our mail, which has
been terribly important to a volunteer organization most of
whose members have other week-day responsibilities.
If you send postal mail to us, please be patient as we go
through this transition.
Notes & Comments from Our Members
One of the things I enjoy each year is seeing the comments
and questions many of you include when you send your
Membership check. It seemed appropriate to share some
of the questions raised. If one person asks the question, Im
sure there are many more who have the same question or
concern.
Our Logo Art: Those Are NOT Geese !
After all weve been through trying to deal with our Canada
Goose problems, one of our Members was upset that we
would use those $%^&* geese in our logo.Have YOU ever looked at our logo and wondered what its
all about?
The background is an abstraction of the waves on the
waterways in and around the Shores. The birds represent
the pair of mated Mute Swans that were gifted to the Shores
in 1990-91. The swans were a graceful addition to our
lagoons, and the first version of our swans logo appeared
on the cover of the February 1994 PILOT. The logo
remained virtually unchanged until it was updated to a full-
color version for our 40thAnniversary in 2010.
The male of this pair was killed and the female wounded in
an act of vandalism in 1996, with the female dying from her
wounds several months later. But the logo remains as a
memorial to that original pair of swans and of the beautifu
waterways that we enjoy in and around the Shores.
(If anyone can remember who created the original swanslogo in 1994, could you please let us know?)
Can I Put a Message on your Median Signs?
RSCA has had its median signboards on Redwood Shores
Pkwy and Marine Pkwy since 1980! (Yes, more than 34
years now, and they are starting to show their age.)
RSCAs events and community meetings always take
precedence. If there are no conflicts, we try to provide mes
sages of other events that would be of interest to the Shores
community.
We do not allow advertising of commercial or for-profits
events or services.
Why Constant Messages about Crime?
The Shores is one of the safest areas in the Bay Area. Therate of property crimes is much lower than any surrounding
area, and we have almost no crimes against persons.
We want to keep it that way! Those messages on our sign
boards are not just reminders to our residents to be careful
We and our Redwood City Police believe that those signs
act as a deterrent to outsiders who may come to the Shores
looking to steal from unlocked cars or homes.
Those signs are a reminder that, in the Shores, we look
out for our neighbors!
A PUBLICATION OF REDWOOD SHORES ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 1981
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Redwood Shores, Were For The BirdsAs anyone who lives or
works in the Shores knows,
the Canada Goose (Branta
Canadensis) enjoys a much
wider range than just
Canada. Turns out that
while they are by nature
migratory, quite a few havemade the Shores their per-
manent year-round home. No need to fly north or south when
everything you need is right here, especially lots and lots of
grass a favorite food.
For those who dont know a goose from a duck, the Canada
Goose is a large, striking bird with a long neck, and black head
with distinctive white cheeks or kerchief. The black neck
fades to a light tan breast and dark brown back. Like all water
birds, Canada Geese have large webbed feet and can be seen
silently drifting along, usually in groups, on the main lagoon.
That is, they drift along until our resident swan finds them andorders them out of his pond. Then it is back to the grass
where they forage for the tender new shoots for hours at a time.
By the way, their foraging doesnt harm the grass but all that
grazing can result in quite a mess on adjacent sidewalks.
Canada Geese mate for life but typically dont reproduce until
their 4th year. They nest on the ground, building where it wil
be difficult for a predator to approach without being seen. The
female builds the nest. The male guards it. At about the same
time that the baby goslings are born (May-July), the adults lose
their flight feathers, known as the summer molt. Curiously
they regain flight about the same time that the goslings are able
to fly. I suspect many Shores residents dont know that Canada
Geese cant fly during June-July. So, when you see geese inthe road during the summer, give em a brake. They dont fly
off the road because THEY CANT. As for the mess they
make on our sidewalks, well, spotting adult geese leading their
goslings in a line, usually with one parent at the front, and the
other at the rear, is a very pretty, and unique, sight in an urban
neighborhood. Just enjoy the company!
Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoy
birds or other wildlife. They are a valuable asset to our com-
munity. Please pick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse
Birds can get entangled in them and starve.
References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornel
Lab of Ornithology website www.allaboutbirds.org
Submitted by Ramona Rabin, RWS resident
White SUV Runs Down GeeseA RWS resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, was
driving home from work last month on Shell Boulevard in the
single lane near the Lakeshore townhomes. A family o
Canada geese, 2 adults and their 3 babies were crossing the
road. The car in front of him was a white SUV and he or she
after waiting a while became impatient and drove rightthrough the flock killing all but one baby.
Unfortunately, it happened so fast he was unable to get the
license plate number. He asked me print this, as a reminder
for us to be patient and considerate of our wildlife.
Submitted by Pilot Staff
RWS Burglary Suspects ArrestedOn May 19th, between 10am and 1pm four
criminals committed 2 residential burglaries
in RWS. The first, in the 500 block of
Avocet Drive. They broke a kitchen window
to gain entry. The 2nd occurred in the 500block of Marlin Drive. They gained entry by forc-
ing a rear window.
At approximately 4pm, the criminals car was stopped on
Interstate 880 after they committed an armed home invasion
robbery in Fremont. A search of the vehicle revealed the
property stolen from the RWS residences.
Anyone with information regarding these burglaries is
asked to contact Jessica Gray at RWCPD, at
650-780-7129
This should be a reminder to all that we in the Shores
look out for our neighbors. BE VIGILANT
Submitted by Pilot Staff
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Continued from page 1 - Update on Silicon Valley Clean Water Project
ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
278 Redwood Shores Parkway
(Next to the Nob Hill Market)
Redwood Shores
Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564
www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com
The tunnel runs from Newark at a depth of up to 125 feet under
the floor of the bay to the eastern edge of Menlo Park. Scheduled
to be completed this fall, it is the first tunnel constructed under the
bottom of the bay. BARTs Transbay Tube was built on top of the
bays floor. The Bay Tunnel, which is about 90 percent complete,is to be part of the 176-mile Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System
that pipes fresh water from reservoirs outside Yosemite National
Park to San Francisco, serving 2.5 million people.
We want to be careful about raising the profile of this alternative,
but it is on the table, Child said. Initially consultants thought
the tunneling alternative would be both technically and cost pro-
hibitive, but lessons learned from the Bay Tunnel project make it
an option we can now consider and evaluate.
He emphasized that feasibility studies and environmental assess-
ment are crucial in helping determine which of the alternatives is
the most practical. Feasibility studies on the alternatives are
expected to take two to three months, followed by a California
Environmental Quality (CEQA) environmental process, which
could take from nine to 12 months to complete. The CEQA
process provides ample opportunity for public review and input.
The replacement pipeline is part of SVCWs overall Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), adopted in 2008, to replace and
upgrade aging infrastructure in order to ensure the reliable opera-
tion of the overall sanitary sewer system. The pipelines and pump
stations will be designed to reliably convey wastewater to the
treatment plant.
Whichever construction technique and alignment is ultimately
chosen, construction of the Redwood Shores portion of the
pipeline is not likely to begin until early 2016 at the earliest.
For future updates, visit our website at http://www.svcw.org/If you would like to receive updates, please send us your email to
A TOOTH SAVING STRATEGY
Research shows that patients with periodontal disease can utilize the non-surgical treatment combination of aggressive cleaning
and short-term antibiotics to effectively save their teeth. The study included patients with severe periodontal disease who had four
or more areas recommended for surgery or tooth extraction. The patients underwent an aggressive cleaning technique known as
root planning and scaling, involving utilization of a special instrument that is slipped down to the bottom of the pocket between
tooth and gums to remove harmful plaque and toxic bacterial by-products. The patients then received an antibiotic and follow-up
root planing and scaling every three months. It was found that the deep-cleaning and medication rendered 87% of the initially
recommended surgeries and extraction unnecessary.
The best time to see your dentist is before you have a problem. The most valuable service we can provide is a thoroughand complete examination. Virtually all-dental problemsdecay, gum disease, jaw joint difficulties and loose teethare easily
detected in their early stages and can be treated most economically and comfortably at that time. We are currently accepting new
patients. Please call us to schedule an appointment.
P.S. The benefits of the treatment regimen described above were found to last during five years of follow-up.
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Silicon Valley Clean Water Project WillBring Construction Trucks through
Redwood Shores
A project to rehabilitate the existing biosolids drying beds at
Silicon Valley Clean Waters treatmentplant at 1400 Radio
Road will require construction trucks traversing Redwood
Shores Parkway for about three months starting in July.
(Originally it was thought it would start in June but it hasbeen delayed a month).
There will be about 14 trucks per day during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mondays-Fridays, with a two-week period of about 20 trucks
per day. These trucks will be carrying construction materials
such as concrete, lime, and soil.
The project has significant environmental benefits by lining
the beds and by making the drying process much more effi-
cient. The work includes lime stabilization of the existing soil
base, a new concrete floor and access ramps, internal roadway
improvements, and a new decant systemand pump station.The overall drying bed area is not increasing.
In the long term, the improvements will reduce the number
of trucks leaving the SVCW site annually from about 600 to
about 300 and significantly reduce biosolids disposal costs.
Questions: 650-585-2181 or email
website: www.svcw.orgNathan Gottesman To ReceiveEagle Scout Rank
Nathan, a RWS resident will receive this at an
Eagle Court of Honor held by Boy Scout Troop27 of San Mateo, on June 28, 2014. For his
Eagle Scout project, Nathan chose to help
Sandpiper Elementary expand its school veg-
etable garden so more children could experi-
ence planting, maintaining and harvesting
healthy vegetables. Nathan led his troop mem-
bers in constructing four new planter boxes and
filling them with fertile soil. They also
improved the surrounding areas by removing sod, and placing down
weed barrier and wood chips. Nathan began scouting with Pack 61
of Redwood Shores when he was a first grader at Sandpiper.
Nathan is a sophomore at Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo
Alto. He is the son of Bonnie Wolf and Michael Gottesman ofRedwood Shores.
74 Cars Entered in
Annual Pinewood DerbyBelmont-Redwood Shores Cub Scout Pack 61 held its annual spring
Pinewood Derby car race at Sandpiper Elementary School March
28th. Over the course of two months, the scouts prepared cars from
blocks of pinewood with help from their parents, learning planning
wood working, design, and the physics of inclined planes and fric
tion. Following the Cub Scout tradition since 1953, the boys build
these gravity-powered wooden cars with a block of wood, four plastic
wheels, four nails, and as much ingenuity as they can muster.
Cubmaster Dan Dowling led the Pack throughout the evening, along
with emcee Jon DeVoy and Grand Marshal Bob Sherman, Principal of
Redwood Shores Elementary School. 74 scouts raced their cars in
three timed heats, while an additional 30 cars from parents and sib-lings ran in the Outlaw races, giving everyone interested a chance to
try their design.
Kiran Swami, Liam Gulsen, Svante Aretun, Sam Ahn, William
Bowen, Alan Meamber, Brandon Lorenson, Nicolas Coyer, Garret
Albertson, and Max Wetzman finished the Top Ten of the pack and
went on to race their cars at the District level at Hillsdale Mall April
26th.
Anyone interested in watching the event next spring or joining the
Pack is welcome! Find out more about the scouts and Pack 61 a
http://cubscoutpack61.org Submitted by Jim Coyer
(Pictures on left)
650-394-8080
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Dear Redwood Shores Community,
We are certainly racing towards the finish line of the school year. We are actively hiring adminis
trators, teachers, and support staff for next year due to a combination of retirements, family moves, and stu-
dent enrollment growth. We are working on our school district goals for next year. Specifically, our June
5 board meeting will include a public hearing on our Local Control Accountability Plan, which outlines
those goals. We are planning summer professional learning opportunities for our teachers, including a loca
week-long institute on reading instruction provided by experts from Teachers College in New York. And
perhaps most importantly, we are working on addressing our continued enrollment growth.Belmont-Redwood Shores is a very popular destination for families with school-aged children, and
we continue to grow in enrollment. This is a good challenge for our school district to have, but its a chal
lenge nevertheless. As I have mentioned previously, our Districts enrollment is approximately 3,700 students, up from 2,600 in 2007
Over the last several months, the respected demographic firm of Lapkoff and Gobalet has analyzed our enrollment growth and recent-
ly issued projections. Their middle-range projection suggests that we will have another 700 students five years from now in 2019, with
at least 270 of those additional students coming into the elementary grades in the Shores. As we approach our Districts facilities capac
ity again, we have some important decisions to make.
Last fall, the Board of Trustees directed me to establish an Enrollment and Facilities Task Force to work on this challenge
Since October 2013, the 12-member Task Force, comprised of four Belmont community members, four Redwood Shores community
members, and four staff members, has met periodically to understand the projected enrollment, analyze our existing facilities capacity,
consider alternatives, and make a recommendation to the Board. This month, the Task Force is expected to make their recommenda
tion to the Board either at the June 5 board meeting or at the June 19 board meeting. All of the Task Forces materials and meeting
notes, including the projections of the demographers, are posted on our District website.The Task Force has considered a wide range of potential solutions for our growing enrollment: year-round school, morning
and afternoon shifts for kindergarten, adding 6th grade to all of our elementary schools, and even partnering with the City of Belmont
to redevelop Barrett Community Center as a joint project. Each of these proposals had significant educational or logistical drawbacks
At the time of the Pilot deadline for this edition, the Task Force was leaning towards the following recommendations:
* Adding up to 7 classrooms to the Sandpiper campus to allow for 4 classrooms of students at each grade level, K-5. (The school cur
rently has space for 3 classrooms at each grade level.)
* Moving the federally required special education pre-school program from Redwood Shores Elementary to Fox Elementary and adding
another classroom at Redwood Shores Elementary to allow for 4 classrooms of students at each grade level there. (Redwood Shore
Elementary currently has space for 3 classrooms at each grade level.)
* Adding 7 classrooms at Fox Elementary in Belmont to accommodate the special education preschool program.
* Adding 8 classrooms to Nesbit Elementary to allow it to be a K-8 school, taking 175 additional students in grades 6-8. This would
be a voluntary program alternative to Ralston Middle School and slow Ralstons growth. Depending on the choice of location for these
classrooms, we may need to rebuild 4 classrooms for the child care programs at Nesbit.* Adding 7 classrooms to Ralston Middle School to accommodate an additional 175 students. The District is expected to grow by 344
additional students in grades 6-8 from now to 2020. The Task Force envisions Nesbit taking half of the new students in grades 6-8, and
Ralston Middle School taking the other half, which would put Ralston at 1275 students.
The above recommendations (tentative at the drafting of this article) total 30-34 classrooms, which would cost roughly $11
million using low-cost, portable classrooms or up to $29 million using moderately priced modular buildings. The Board of Trustees is
awaiting the final recommendation of the Task Force, which is not binding. The Board has already asked Assistant Superintenden
Nellie Hungerford and me for research on possibilities for dividing this work into multiple phases, financing options, and manipulat-
ing the scope of the project to delay the most costly construction and to give our District the greatest amount of flexibility. The Distric
currently has $5 million in our facilities fund, so the funding of this facilities expansion, or some portion of it, will be the subject of
considerable discussion and deliberation for the Board of Trustees.
As always, you are welcome to contact me directly or attend an upcoming board meeting. The June board meetings will take
place on the 5th and the 19th of June, starting at 7:15pm. The location is the District Office, 2960 Hallmark Drive, Belmont, 94002.
will continue to keep you informed of school district developments, particularly those related to enrollment and
facilities. Thank you for your support of our schools.
Michael Milliken, Ph.D. Superintendent [email protected] 650-637-4800, x1003
Lucy Li became the youngest player ever to qualify for the
U.S.Womens OpenCongratulations! She shot rounds of 74 and 68 on The Old Course at Half Moon Bay to beat a field of
accomplished college and high school players by 7 strokes. This Redwood Shores resident is eleven years of age.
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Acupuncture &Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome (CTS)
Symptoms of repetitive stress injuries
(RSI) include tight muscle and tendons,
stiff joints, pain, tingling, numbness, cold-ness and weakness. One of the most well-
known types of RSI is carpal tunnel syn-
drome, which accounts for over two mil-
lion physician visits a year. Carpal tunnel
release operation is the most frequent sur-
gery of the hand and wrist. Recent studies
suggest that acupuncture is extremely
effective for treating repetitive stress
injuries thus eliminating the need for sur-
gery, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs or
corticosteroids. Acupuncture may be
more effective to treat CTS with little to
no known side-effects.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway
in the wrist made up of ligaments and
bones. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a
repetitive stress injury that refers specifi-
cally to the inflammation of a specific lig-
ament that puts pressure on the median
nerve. The median nerve and the tendons
that connect the fingers to the muscles of
the forearm pass through this tightly
spaced tunnel.
CTS is also known as median nerve
entrapment, occurs when swelling or irri-
tation of the tendons in the carpal tunnel
results in pressure on the median nerve
causing symptoms in the palm of the wrist,
hand and fingers. The median nerve con-
trols sensations and motor functions to the
thumb and fingers. Symptoms usually
start gradually with frequent numbness in
the palm of the hand or fingers. Pain can
sometimes travel up the arm and shoulder. If not properly treated, CTS can cause irreversible nerve damage and permanent deteri-
oration of muscle tissue.
From an Oriental medicine perspective, a repetitive stress injury is seen as a disruption of the flow of Qi and Blood with cold, damp-
ness or wind penetrating the muscles and tendons. In addition to reducing the swelling, inflammation and pain, acupuncture address-
es any headaches, neck pain, shoulder stiffness and sleeping problems that often accompany this condition. Treatment may take into
account any underlying conditions that contribute to the development of RSI including posture, lifestyle and hormonal changes.
There are a few lifestyle changes that can minimize the stress on your hands and wrists, alternate tasks, reduce pressure and improve
posture. Incorrect posture can cause your shoulders to roll forward, shortening neck and shoulder muscles and compressing nerves
in your neck, which can affect your wrists, hands, and fingers. Shoulders and neck should be relaxed to open the chest and allow
your head to move without strain. When using a keyboard, wrists should be in a relaxed middle position and in a straight line with
your forearms at elbow height or slightly lower.
Dr. Catherine Nghiem-Shum practices in Redwood Shores. PremierCC.com 650-631-1500
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The Thrill Of The GrillSummer is here, and who wants to spend their time ina hot
kitchenwhen youcan beoutdoors, enjoying the weather andgrillingyour favorite meats and vegetables?
Grilling is abeloved and delicious pastime for many, andcan
bea healthy alternative to youreverydaycuisine. Will Hayes,
co-ownerof The Grill House of Redwood Shores shares some
of the topbenefits of preparing your meal onthe grill.
* Less fat: whenmeatsare grilled, not only does fat literally
fall off, but youalso dont have toadd butter or oil to keep the
meat from sticking orburning,unlike pansearing.
*More vitamins andminerals:it is wellknown that vegetables
are healthiest wheneaten closest to their naturalstate. Grilling
cooks vegetables quicker, allowing them to retain many of
their vital nutrients suchas riboflavin and thiamine, whereas
boilingessentially cooks the nutrients out.
* Moister dishes: grilling seals inmoisture, resulting in signif-
icantly juicier meats and vegetables. In addition,youre less
likely to need sauces or other condiments, thereby reducing
calories.
* Value: grilling requires shorter cooking timeand reduces the
portionof meat that is lost. Also,youre food will be done
quicker, giving you more time to spend with family and
friends.
* Good cholesterol: studies have shown that grilling meats
reduced fat intake and helps lower bad cholesterol levels in theblood.
Remember that it is important to keep your grill clean. Built up
char and other debris cannot only effect the taste of your food
it can also be unhealthy. Before and after each use, make sure
to scrub your grill with a wire brush and diluted dish soap
including the grates, inside walls and under the hood. If possi
ble, cover your grill when it is not in use, and make sure to le
the grill heat up completely before you use it again to make
sure that any left over soap residue or dirt is burned off.
Authored by: Will Hayes, co-owner of The Grill House of
Redwood Shores. Opening this summer, the restaurant will be
a seasonally inspired, grill-based restaurant, featuring loca
craft beer, wine and cocktails. For more information, please
visit us at www.grillhousebar.com or search for us on
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Reminder!!Coffee With The Cops At Starbucks on
Saturday, June 7th from 12:30pm to 2pm
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650-341-6255www.janspetsit.comBonded and Insured
Serving our Clients Since 1998Dog Days Of Summer
(with apologies to cats!)
As I write this the Memorial Day holiday, signifying the start
of summer, is but a mere two week away. You have gradua-
tions coming up, relatives visiting, and perhaps you even have
travel plans in your future. Youve purchased your plane tick
ets, reserved your motel room, and have made plans to see as
much as you can while you are out of town.
Uh.did you remember to book your pet sitter????
We get many calls from clients telling us something along the
lines explaining they had made all of their plans, but forgot to
call the pet sitter! If they are an established client, we try very
hard to fit them in. But sometimes your sitter will have no
choice but to say, Im sorry, but we are fully booked.
We have even had calls from clients weve never worked with
Yes, we can accommodate your dates, but you are leaving inthree days, and guess what? Our schedule is full up for the nex
two days, and we have no time to come meet with you and
meet your animals! Yes, we understand things happensome
timesthat well-meaning friend who said would look after
your fur kids bales on you at the last minute. Often for a legit
imate reason such as an illness in the family.
But, we just dont have availability to come meet with you on
such a short notice. We hate to have to turn you down, bu
sometimes we have no choice. Even if we cant accommodate
you, most pet sitters, have a ready source of referrals and wil
be happy to provide a referral or two for you. But, again, youmight get the same message when you contact those sitters
you were referred to! And, really, this should be the last thing
you are worrying about when trying to get away for vacation!
So, this is your reminder, book your sitter now! We dont wan
you to be disappointed. You want to start your vacation stress
free!
Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a
PetTech Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at
Foreign Bank AccountDisclosures Due June 30, 2014
Many residents of RWS with foreign background or foreign
companies may be required to disclose his/her ownership or
signature authority with the Department of the Treasury by
June 30, 2014 via FinCEN Form 114
(formerly Form TDF90-22.1). This form is required to be filed
online at http://www.fincen.gov
U.S. persons with financial interest or signature authority over
foreign accounts are required to file FinCEN Form 114 if the
aggregate amount of the accounts exceed $10,000 USD in any
given day. The term foreign accounts covers not only foreign
bank accounts, but also foreign brokerage accounts, foreign
mutual fund, certain foreign retirement plans, etc.
Common scenarios:
* I have 6 accounts with $9,999 USD each in Mexico. Do I
have to file? Answer: Yes, aggregate amount exceeded
$10,000 USD.* I have an account in Russia with $500,000 USD but I have
never used it since I moved to the U.S, do I have to file?
Answer: Yes, regardless if it is an active account as long as it
exceeds $10,000 in any given day. Any income derived from
the account is also reportable on the individuals personal
income tax return.
* I have signatory authority over my mothers account in Hong
Kong. Her account has $3million but the money is not mine,
am I required to file?
Answer: Yes, signature authority over foreign account with
value in excess of $10,000 requires disclosure
* I own 80% of a U.S. company that owns 100% of a sub-sidiary in U.K. that has $100,000 average account balance in a
UK Bank. I do not have signature authority in the bank
account, my employee in U.K. takes care of the finances there.
Answer: Yes, financial interest is defined as owning more than
50% of the account, since the individual owns 80% of UK
company indirectly, he/she is required to file.
Since 2009, various IRS initiatives for offshore voluntary dis-
closure have encouraged over 40,000 taxpayers to come for-
ward, and collected over $5 billion of back taxes, interest, and
penalties. As global mobility and world economies integrate,
many taxpayers may knowingly or unknowingly have to face
additional disclosures in the U.S. There is no tax due with this
form, however, noncompliance may result in hefty penalties
and potential criminal prosecution. When in doubt, check with
a reputable tax professional to seek advice.
Cindy Hsieh is a Tax Director with Rowbotham & Company,
assisting multi-national high net worth taxpayers with cross
border tax planning. [email protected]
By Cindy Hsieh, CPA
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Styling the DressBy Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant
The beauty of the dress is that its just so effortless one-step-dressing
whether its for running errands or going out to dinner. (Hasnt KateMiddleton shown us just how versatile the dress can be?) Here are a
couple of tips to help you confidently style the dress.
Theres more than just the LBD.
*If black is truly one of your colors, thats great, but dont stop there.
Try another neutral, like navy blue or dove gray or maybe taupe, espe-
cially now that were into the warmer weather.
*Go for real color - do you love pink or yellow? Go for it - it can be a
show-stopper.
*If youre attracted to a bright color but are nervous about its intensity,
then opt for a less intense shade, e.g. instead of a bright red, try berry or
rose or coral.
Jewelry depends largely on the neckline.
*A dress with a scoop neckline is a great canvas for a statement neck-lace. Go bold!
*If the neckline is very detailed (with ruffles or beaded, for example),
avoid the necklace and keep your earrings simple.
*A wrap dress with v-neck is perfect with a simple pendant necklace.
You can add interest with bangles on the arm.
For two more tips on styling the dress, visit this link:
http://bit.ly/stylethedress
Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood
Shores. Visit her website for useful tips and to sign up for her monthly
Style Bulletin: www.adenadesigns.net
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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras
Both neophyte and veteran wine enthusi-
asts should be aware that there are dis-
tinct differences between casual wine
drinking and formal wine tasting. Even
though they have similar swirl, sniff, sip
and savor routines, their relative mind-
sets and intentions, as well as the result-ing observations and conclusions ema-
nating from each, are quite different.
The goal of wine tasting is to make a quality assessment o
the wine; that it has good color, aromatics, flavor, balance
and finish, and is a true representation of its type. As such
the tasting process requires concentration, and involvement
In a group setting, its typically a studious arrangement wher
no conversation is permitted between participants until they
have finished their evaluations. (A bit snooty? Perhaps, bu
the intent is that one persons opinion should not alter or oth
erwise affect anothers. Sharing, interaction, and exchange
which often bring forth new awareness of unseen details, take
place only after voting or ranking is finalized.)
On the other hand, the aim of wine drinking is to enjoy i
without any overt effort to assess its various components
Wine drinking typically occurs in the context of eating and
the pleasures of dining. Wine exists for that purpose
Additionally, in the dining environment, it is important tha
the wine be reasonably compatible with the food. One slight
ly under appreciated wine verity, however, is a wine that can
definitely be perceived one way during a formal tasting and
quite differently with food. This is not an uncommon occur
rence, because of food and wine interactions that echo theisimilarities and/or accentuate differences in elements like
acidity, sweetness, scale, flavor, and texture.
What this all suggests is not the irrelevance of tasting with
regard to drinking. Rather, it hints at some interesting and
entertaining possibilities. At an upcoming dinner with friend
you might consider combining a casual tasting of two wine
(with different underlying grapes) prior to dinner, with, again
a casual evaluation of how they taste and interact with the
food during dinner. That is, a wine tasting followed by
food-with-wine tasting.
Such an exercise can be instructive and entertaining in a several ways. First, during the formalized wine assessment you
will observe and learn how the wines differ from each other
how their various components reveal themselves. Secondly
once you compare them with alternating food intakes, you
will then note their relative affinity with that evenings fare
On the other hand, if this all sounds terminally idiotic to you
as Im certain it must to some, feel free to do what one of ou
recent dinner guests did. He declined exploring and sharing
the pleasures of some world class wines and opted to drink
beer. Our gain, his loss.
From LYNNs KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California
Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams
JUNE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
DAD!Were all in a flurry of excitement and anticipation of a major family event
right now our Dads 90th Birthday! We started months ago with discussions
on how nice it would be for all of us to get together for a celebration of course
this meant more planning for this former Connecticut Yankee now residing in
Redwood Shores, as well as my Dallas based younger brother and sister-in-law.
The two youngest sisters and their spouses, never having left Connecticut, do not
have far to travel. My next youngest sister and her husband, having traveled for
twenty years while in the Coast Guard, have lived in Maryland, Miami and
Honolulu but now have been back in their old Connecticut stomping grounds for
several years.
We decided to present Dad with a Memory Album with photographs taken and
treasured for all these years. The process of photo selection was arduous for
some, and easier for others, but often hilarious as we held several conference
calls to agree upon which to include and those that missed the cut. Believe
me, it was worse than herding kittens. Our clever sister in law deserves a gold
medal for all of her efforts on behalf of the Crandall Kids bringing this con-
cept to fruition. We hope Dad will be surprised when he opens our collective
gift on his Birthday on June 5th.
Now that the Memory Album is done, we are on to the menu planning forthe big celebration of his Birthday at the beach house on Long Island Sound.
Were all such renowned control freaks so you can only imagine the continued
craziness. Of course, while we will be making many of his favorite appetizers,
entrees, salads and desserts, one stands out as his very MOST favorite, and that
is our family Strawberry Shortcake! So heres to you, Dad, with love on your
90th Birthday well share that family recipe to all our Redwood Shores friends
again.
SHORTCAKE BISCUITS (Serves 6) 400 F
2 Cups sifted white unbleached All Purpose Flour
4 Teaspoons baking powder
1 Teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons White Sugar (I use Bakers superfine sugar)
1 Large Egg
Cup unsalted cold butter Cup whole milk
Mix dry ingredients together into medium mixing bowl.
Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Cut butter into very small pieces, and add to dry ingredients. Blend with pastry
cutter, and then mix with your fingers, rolling pieces of butter into the flour. Do
this quickly to keep the butter cold.
Add egg/milk mixture to dry ingredients and stir together with a fork. The bat-
ter will be a bit sticky.
Pour shortcake mixture onto lightly floured pastry cloth or floured marble
rolling surface. Dust with a sprinkle of flour, and knead gently a couple of times
into a round ball. Roll out to a inch thickness. Flour bottom of biscuit cutter
(I use a 2 inch diameter cutter, but have been known to make Papa Bear, Mama
Bear and Baby Bear sizes! If you do this, watch the baking time because the
baby bears will ake up ) and cut out biscuits.Place biscuits onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper, about 1 inch
apart. Put another biscuit round on top of the first, so you have two rounds to
make one biscuit.
Brush a little milk on top of each biscuit with pastry brush. I sprinkle the tops
with a little sparkling sugar for garnish.
Bake on middle shelf in pre-heated oven (I do not use my convection oven) for
12 - 18 minutes (depending on size of biscuits) or until lightly browned.
Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
Serve with lots of fresh sliced strawberries (mash some up so you get some
nice juice, too) between the biscuits (pull one biscuit open in the middle), and on
top of the biscuit, with whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with
fresh mint leaves. Enjoy !
Note: Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994
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Bringing Faith andHope Into a Do-it-yourself Memorial
Fewer people see the importance of hav-
ing a funeral or memorial service when
their loved one dies, primarily because:
* Fewer people are connected to a faith
community or a pastor;
* Family members are scattered and the
logistics for planning and implementing a gathering dont seem
worth it;
* Many seniors out-live those who would plan their service and
attend.
However, even if the deceased has only a small number of acquain-
tances and did not request a religious service of any kind, there is
something very holy about honoring the dead in a communal way. It
does not have to happen in a formal way or in a formal church set-
ting; it can be in a home or outside around the scattering of ashes, but
having some kind of remembrance event for every persons death
affirms that:
* Life is sacred, and it is important to honor the passing of a life, no
matter how beloved the person who died.
* Grief is sacred; it is a part of loving God and one another and
deserves tangible expression.
* Community is sacred; we are not meant to journey through lifes
transitions alone but to share our joys, sorrows, and our hope.
In our increasingly secular culture, this sacred task of gathering
people to honor someone who has died may very well fall to you as
a family member, colleague, neighbor, or friend. You may be that
connection to a local faith community; you may be the one people
trust to organize a gathering or to lead part of it in some meaningful
way.
Before you throw your hands in the air, begging to be spared this
responsibility, it might help you to know that memorial services held
in a church are actually pretty simple, composed of three basic ele-
ments: Prayer, The Word (Scripture), Remembrance. Yes, there is
usually music too, but the bottom line is to experience together in
Christian community our gratitude, grief, and hope.
The time of remembrance is what most people focus on, but it is
not all about remembering the person who died. It is first and last
about remembering God, the giver of life, and the promise of new life
beyond death. Remembering Gods greatness reminds everyone
present as they face a loved ones death that they do so in the context
of the One who loves us unconditionally and has overcome the grave.
This is what gives meaning and strength for our living and dying.
Therefore, as fewer people seek out a pastor and/or a memorial or
funeral in a church, I encourage you to find the ways that you can
bring your faith and hope into informal gatherings held in homes or
parks or community centers by:
Calling people together;
Finding meaningful prayers;
Reading sacred texts;
Remembering Gods greatness as well as the unique treasure of this
persons life.
In my tradition we call this the priesthood of all believers.
Pastor Mary Graves, www.trinity-pres.org
Robotics Team Seeks Opportunityto Mentor Younger Students
Locally based robotics team The Metal That Moves (TM3)
concluded its third successful season competing in the Firs
Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competition.
The teams members are Keenan Allen, Adam Cobb, James
George, Patrick Hsu, Michael Rawcliffe, Andrew Yazhgur and
Everett Yee. All seven team members are juniors at Carlmon
High School. James, Patrick, and Everett are alumni o
Sandpiper and Ralston Middle School.
The theme for this seasons game was Block Party where the
robots were designed, built and programmed to collect and
deposit blocks into baskets, raise a flag and perform a pull-
up.
After the challenge was unveiled in September the team spent
many hours designing, building, programming and testing
their robot. The tournament season began in November and
the team reached the finals in each of their four qualifying
tournaments. The team qualified for the Northern California
FTC Championships (36 out of 132 teams qualified) where
they also advanced to the finals placing seventh overall. Along
the way the team received the Rockwell Collins Innovate
Award at three separate tournaments for innovative and cre-
ative robot design.
Each team that competes in FTC is not only chartered to com
pete but to also inspire others in science and technology. InFebruary the team visited Redwood Shores Elementary to dis-
cuss robotics and demonstrate their robot to the students. TM3
would like to extend an invitation to students ages 9 to 13 (as
well as adult coaches) in the area to create a sister robotics pro
gram to compete in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) competi-
tion.
For contact information (and link to the teams YouTube
videos) please visit the teams website at:
http://themetalthatmoves.wix.com/site
Submitted by Winslow Yee. RWS resident
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Redwood Shores Handyman
Redwood Shores Resident Call Scott 650-464-3276
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good references. Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406
Redwood City 76th Independence Day Parade,Festival & Fireworks 2014
The parade begins at 10 am, and the route starts
on Marshall Street at the corner of Winslow
Street, and continues on Marshall, Main Street,
Middlefield Road, Winslow Street, Broadway,
and onto Arguello Street where it ends near
Alden Street.
Time - 2014 annual Independence Day Festival (9 am-5 pm)
The 27th annual Independence Day Festival will cover several
blocks in the heart of Downtown Redwood City, starting at 9 am
(parts of Broadway, Hamilton, Middlefield, Jefferson, and in
Courthouse Square).
The festival features arts and crafts, food and beverages, plus theannual 4th of July carnival, coordinated by the Woodside Terrace
Kiwanis Club, will be in the parking lot at Veterans Blvd. and
Winslow Street.
The Fun Run - sponsored by the RWC Park & Rec,
RCEFand will be organizing and co-ordinating the race. The race
will utilize the parade route. The starting time is 8:45am.
Fireworks (9:30 pm) - The fireworks extravaganza will start at
approximately 9:30 pm. The fireworks can be seen from areas
where there is a clear view of the skies above the Port, and can
also be seen from high points all over the Peninsula.
Paws for Tales
Saturday June 7 -11:00am - Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially
trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.
Chinese StorytimeSundays - Advanced class: grades 4 and up -
12:30 - 1:30pm
Intermediate class: grades K-3 -
1:40 - 2:20pm
Beginners class: ages 1-5 years -
3:50-4:30pm - Sponsored by the Redwood Shores Chinese
Community Club
Wild Things, Inc. - Wednesday June 116:30pm - Come and see real live animals! Sponsored by
the Friends of the Redwood City Library
Magician Gerald Joseph - Wed. June 186:30pm - Sleight of hand and lots of audience participation
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City Library
Peninsula Book Club - Tuesday, June 246:00pm - We will discuss Arthur Goldens Memoirs of a
Geisha. For more information and to RSVP,
visit meetup.com.
The Mark & Dre Comedy Show - Wed. Jun 256:30pm - Comedy with a daring dose of dexterity
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City LibrarySeaside Storytime Saturday June 281:30pm - Learn about mammals of the SF Bay with the
Marine Science Institute!
Co-sponsored by the Redwood City Library Foundation
Weekly StorytimesMondays - 11:00am - Preschool Stories & Crafts
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays - 6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages
Thursdays -10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3
Thursdays -11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 months
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