The Pilot

Volume 44 Number 8 Redwood Shores Community Association August 2014

Give-n-Go
Community Donation Drive
Saturday, September 6, 2014
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
RWS Public Library
399 Marine Parkway at Bridge Parkway
Goodwill Industries returns to the Shores to accept
e-waste and other disposables.
Take advantage of this free opportunity to clean
your house!
* Sorry, we cannot accept large appliances,
furniture, sofas, mattresses, snow skis, newspa-
per/magazines, auto parts or any hazardous items or
waste.
Contact Nina Boire ninaboire@rsca.org if you have any
questions.
RSCA Events for 2014
Summer Concerts Sunday August 10th
Highway Blues Marlin Park 5pm to 7pm
Levee Cleanup Saturday August 23rd
Mariner Park
Give & Go Recycling Saturday September 6th
Redwood Shores Library Parking Lot
Save The Music Sunday October 5th
11am to 5:30pm Twin Pines Park
OktobeRun Saturday October 11th
Halloween Walk Saturday October 25th
Marlin Park 1 to 2pm
Santa Comes To The Shores Sunday
December 7th RWS Library 1 to 3pm
Light Up The Shores Judging
Date to be determined
Photo - Both Sounds of the Shores concerts have received
rave reviews on great music and how fun it was to get up
and dance. See page 8 about Highwater Blues, the last
concert for this year.
RSCA Annual Levee Cleanup
HELP CLEAN UP THE SHORES!
Saturday, August 23, 2014
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Meet at Mariner Park
Bridge Parkway & Tiller Ln.
8:00 AM - Coffee, juice and bagels
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Clean up the Shores
11:30 AM - BBQ Lunch
Maps, trash grabbers and gloves will be provided.
Please wear closed toed shoes and dont forget your
sunscreen!
You can make a difference in your community!
Contact Nina Boire ninaboire@rsca.org if you have any
questions.
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REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy #PMB 603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
rsca.org
2014 Officers
PRESIDENT
Harris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Sue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.org
SECRETARY
Lynn Adams........................................lynnadams@rsca.org
TREASURER
Stephen Bellingham...............stephenbellingham@rsca.org
PAST PRESIDENT
Doug Crisman................................dougjcrisman@rsca.org
BOARD MEMBERS
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 August 14th, 2014
DEADLINES DEADLINES
The deadline for the Sptember Pilot is the
week of August 14th -21st
THE PILOT
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Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802
Design & Review Board Inquiries: adb@rsca.org
Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Sue Nix
For CC&R Copies, contact Design & Review Board
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, Page 4
Debate Champions Page 8
School Around The Corner Page 8
New Principal For Sandpiper Page 9
Art On The Square Page 9
Salsa Festival Page 10
New Policies for Parking in RWC Page 10
Discussion For 101/84 Woodside Road Proj. Page 12
BRSSD Superintendents Letter Page 15
News From RSTC Page 16
What Age Is Good To Retire Page 16
Water Conservation, New Pipeline Page 17
Healthy Communities Leadership Acad. Page 17
Adding Twist To Backyard BBQs Page 18
Dog Leashes, Page 19
San Mateo Cty. Museum New Exhibit Page 19
Re-Think Waste Page 19
Caution, Sale Ahead Page 20
Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 21
Dancing With Trinity Farmers Market Page 22
Library News Page 22
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
* Significant Personal Injury
* Commercial and Personal Litigation
* Professional/Liability/Malpractice
* Business Formation, Development and Transactions
* Corporate and Partnership Law
* Employment Law
* Insurance Law
* Real Estate and Construction Law
* Automotive Law
* Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
We are pleased to announce that
Brian J. McSweeney, Esq.
has rejoined the firm as a partner and our new firm name
ANDERLINI & McSWEENEY LLP
We continue our practice as a full service law firm of highly
ethical and experienced Attorneys dedicated to providing
individualized attention and the highest quality legal services.
Terry Anderlini and his Associates have been serving
satisfied clients for over 50 years.
Please call for a free initial consultation.
650-212-0001
411 Borel Avenue, Suite 501, San Mateo CA 94402
www.anderlinimcsweeneylaw.com
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Presidents Memo for August 2014 by Harris Rogers
HOAs & non-HOA Areas of the Shores
State legislation called the Davis-Stirling Common
Interest Development Act was passed in 1985 that
allowed the formation of new entities called home owners
associations (HOAs) within existing city boundaries. These
local HOAs are responsible not only for the CC&Rs but also
for maintenance of common areas within that HOAs limits.
These common areas are property jointly owned by all of
the homeowners in a given association.
East of Shell Blvd and the other areas that were developed
after 1985 were all incorporated as home owners associa-
tions, so almost 80% of residences in the Shores are in our
20+ individual HOAs.
But much of Redwood Shores west of Shell Blvd was built
before 1985 so was unable to take advantage of the Davis-
Stirling Act and organize into HOAs.
But and,again, this is important even the non-HOA
areas west of Shell are governed by CC&Rs!
If you own a home in the Shores and did not receive a copy
of the CC&Rs, contact the realtor from whom you bought
your home. It is the responsibility of the selling realtor that a
set of CC&Rs be given to each homeowner when that home
is purchased.
CC&Rs ensure that each homeowner keeps their home
and landscaping attractive and in good condition. This is
just another of the many things that makes the Shores such
a beautiful and GREAT place to live!
Once again: LOOK OUT
While we live in one of the Bay Areas safest communities,
it bears repeating again and again we need to take an
active role in watching out for each other and in doing our
part to keep the Shores a safe place to live.
So please:
LOCK UP! Lets not make it so easy for those who would
take advantage in our community. Lock your cars, even in
your driveways. Lock your home (front and back doors),
even if you only step out for a few minutes. And dont
encourage a break-in by leaving valuables like cell phones,
laptops, iPads, and GPS units in plain sight, either in your
car or at home.
LOOK OUT for your neighbors! If something doesnt look
right, call:
Redwood City Police
369-3333
(* If its an emergency, you can always call 911 !)
If you SEE something, SAY something! Please dont hes-
itate to call and let the police check out anything that looks
suspicious or out of the ordinary.
Do your part and help us keep the Shores a safe place to
live and work.
RSCA At 45, Entering the Prime of Life
Those who study generations
1.s
generally recognize four
stages in the life of modern human beings:
0 -22 years: youth (growing & learning)
22-44 years: rising adulthood (working, starting fami-
lies)
44-66 years: mid-life (parenting, teaching)
66+ years: elderhood (stewardship, mentoring)
RSCA is now entering its mid-life. Serving the Shores
protecting the quality of life we so enjoy since 1970.
In this next year RSCA will be celebrating its 45
th
Anniversary!
Whether its our holiday events for children, our summer
concerts in Marlin Park, or our advocacy with our local
governments, school boards, and agencies (like Silicon
Valley Clean Water and their proposed replacement
sewer line), our primary goal is to keep the Shores a
GREAT place to live and work.
We also try to keep our residents AND our Shores busi-
nesses informed about issues specifically important to
this community with our roadway signboards, our email
list (you ARE on our email list, arent you?), or The PILOT
that youre reading now.
(If you want to be on our email list, go to our web site at
RSCA.org and simply click on Join our Email List.)
So look for various celebrations of our community next
year as the Shores and RSCA enter the prime of our lives
and as we celebrate 45 years working together to protect
the quality of life we enjoy.
Why No Electronic or Email PILOT?
We are asked again and again why we cant email an
electronic version of The PILOT, as this would save us
printing costs, mailing costs, and be more convenient for
some of our residents.
Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws have required,
since our inception in 1970, that we provide The PILOT
to each and every residence in the Shores.
The reality it that U.S. Postal mail is the only practical
way to meet this requirement, and trying to coordinate
between an email list and postal mail list has proven to
consume too much time for an un-paid volunteer organi-
zation. (And since our local businesses are an important
part of our community, we try to get a copy of The PILOT
to as many Shores businesses as possible.)
So enjoy your copy of The PILOT each month. And let
us know what you like (or dont like) about each issue.
Simply email ThePILOT@rsca.org with your suggestions
or comments. Your feedback is important, and we want
to hear from you.
1
Generations by William Strauss & Neil Howe, pub. William Morrow & Co. 1991, ISBN13: 978-0688119126; or search
Generations Strauss & Howe on Google or Wikipedia.
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No point in Kicking the Can down the road to a future generation
The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is primarily seen in
our area in the winter months. During the summer it lives on lakes and
ponds across the American West and in western Canada. It is a medium
size, elegant bird with a very long graceful neck, a very long, thin yel-
low bill and red eyes. It has a black back and face, white neck and
underside. Some confuse it with a loon and with another grebe, Clarks
grebe.
Because their legs are far back on their body, they are awkward on land
and so spend most of their time in the water, including when they breed.
The body shape with the legs far back is conducive to rapid swimming
and deep diving for food. Their diet, not surprisingly, consists of small
fish which they catch by diving in open water. They either spear or
grab the fish with their long bill. If the fish is large, they may take it to
the surface before swallowing. They also eat crustaceans and worms.
When breeding, the male and female build the nest. It is a platform
anchored on floating plants and vegetation along lake shores. They do
not build on land. The nest itself is a solid mound with a depression in
the center for the eggs. Western Grebes often nest in colonies, with
hundreds or even thousands, on one lake. They also tend to migrate in
groups and can be seen in huge groups in our brackish water estuaries
and coastal lagoons during the winter months.
A couple of interesting facts about the Western Grebe:
* The Latin genus name for grebe means feet at the buttocks.
This is an accurate descrip-
tion since the Grebes feet
are, in fact, located near
their rear end. This body
shape helps propel them
very rapidly and efficiently
through the water. The
downside is they are sort of
unbalanced and therefore
quite awkward on land.
* The most interesting fact about all the grebes is their
courtship display. Both members of a pair paddle vigorous-
ly, churning the surface of the water in an upright posture
known as rushing. They race across the water side by side
with their long necks curved elegantly forward. When sev-
eral pairs do this dance at the same time, it is a stunning
sight.
* References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia,
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology website
www.allaboutbirds.org, Birds of North America,
A Guide to Field Identification.
Submitted by Ramona Raybin, RWS resident
Redwood Shores, Were For The Birds
As I look back on the first six months of
this year, the Council has been very
busy. Our Strategic Plan has guided us
in our priorities. One of the most
important things that the Council does
is to approve our budget. At our June
23 meeting, the Council approved an
$88 million, general fund budget. I am
pleased to share that the budget is bal-
anced and includes a $20 million
reserve. In addition to this approved
budget, we are bringing back Engine 9,
adding two patrol officers to downtown, and approved contracts
with three of our major labor groups.
Along with the budget approval, the Council is working on a num-
ber of other initiatives, including:
* Initiated the design and environmental work for a new
101/Woodside Road interchange
* Updating the Master Plan to expand our recycled water system
to the west side of US 101
* Initiated the implementation of Stanford in Redwood City
* Accepted a community task force vision for the Inner Harbor
* Completed the recruitment for various Boards, Commission
and Committee appointments
* Adopted an ordinance for the disposition of surplus City
property
* Are at the voting stage for a new downtown business
improvement district (CBID)
* Have begun the discussion about Partnership Redwood City,
a new policy document for developers, builders and business
partners
* Managing the renaissance and emergence of a new down-
town neighborhood
These are just a few of the initiatives that the Council is work-
ing on. I can assure you that we are working hard to guide our
City, look ahead, address the issues that have been avoided,
and plan for the future without kicking the can down the
road to a future generation.
One of the universal challenges that we have throughout the
City is one of traffic more specifically, the opportunity for
drivers to do better when driving our streets. Speeding, run-
ning of stop signs and red lights, not slowing down or making
room for bicyclists or waiting for pedestrians to clear a cross-
walk these are typical complaints that come from every
neighborhood throughout Redwood City including the
Shores. As I have remarked at Council meetings, speed limits,
stop signs and red lights are not suggestions. I ask for your
help in making Redwood City a safe place.
Submitted by RWC Mayor and RWS resident Jeff Gee.
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Middle School National
Speech & Debate Champions
Redwood Shores residents
Megan and Madison Huynh, 14
and 11 year-old sisters, (pic-
tured right) represented their
middle school in June at the
Middle School National Speech
& Debate Tournament in
Overland Park, Kansas.
The fifteenth annual tournament
was held June 18-20, 2014.
Attending the tournament were
730 students from 100 schools
spanning 31 states, the territory
of the Northern Mariana
Islands, Canada, and Taiwan.
Those students constituted more
than 1200 entries across 14
speech and debate events. Both Megan and Madison competed
in the Policy Debate category, debating against other students
on the topic of The United States federal government should
substantially increase its economic engagement toward Cuba,
Mexico or Venezuela.
Megan (8
th
grade) and her partner won first place (National
Champions) in the tournament. Megan, who started debating
last year, also won the California State championship last month
(Berkeley, CA) after competing in several local tournaments in
California. In addition to her achievements in Debate, Megan
has a 4.25 grade point average at the Harker School, where she
plays basketball, volleyball, and served as the Associated
Student Body President. She volunteers at Resource Area for
Teachers, Project Inspire, and plays the piano.
Madison (6
th
grade), who just started debating this year, and her
partner were Semi-Finalists in the same Middle School National
Speech & Debate Tournament. In addition, she won as best
overall speaker among a group of 66 middle school students.
Madison also shares the state title (Co-champion) with her sis-
ter at the California State championship. She holds a 4.20 grade
point average, runs track, and plays on her schools basketball
and softball team.
Megan and Madison are daughters of Thao Tonnu and Brian
Huynh of Redwood Shores Submitted by Proud Parents
New School Year
Just Around
The Corner
Its time to plan for registration and
enrollment for students. Be sure to fig-
ure out all schedule issues, classroom
numbers, and paperwork before the
start of school. If you are going into
elementary, middle, or high school for the first time, now is the
time to familiarize yourself with the campus and get to know
the staff. Lets get ready to put on our smiles and new back-
packs!
Here are some important days to keep in mind as we near reg-
istration dates and the start of school:
Sandpiper Elementary School
August 27 - First day of school (8:20 am for Kindergarten
students, and 8:30 am for grades 1-5)
Redwood Shores Elementary
August 22 - Student packet pickup
(5pm-6:30pm in the School Office)
August 25 - Welcome Back Check-In (4pm-7pm in the
Multipurpose Room.) Note from school: Dont forget your
completed forms and a checkbook!
August 27 - First day of school
(8:25am for grades and 1-5, 8:40am for Kindergarten)
Ralston Middle School
September 11 - First day of school (8:20 am)
Carlmont High School
August 14 - Picture Day (9am-5pm) and Parent Info Night
(7-9pm)
August 18 - Freshmen Orientation (8am-12:30pm) & Pictures
(7:30am-1pm)
August 19 - First Day of School (8am)
Be sure to keep these important dates in mind, and mark up
your calendars as we prepare for another great school year in
the Redwood Shores community. Enjoy the rest of the
summer!
Submitted by Kelly Song
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE - at the Book Nook.
Open 12-4 August 10, 22, 23. Located at #1 Cottage Lane,
Twin Pines Park, Belmont. Paperbacks are 6/$1. Trade
paperbacks are 2/$1. Hardbacks are 2/$2 and up. Childrens
books are 2/25 cents and up. Our stock changes weekly. All
proceeds benefit the Belmont Library. Sponsored by Friends
of the Belmont Library. Information: 650-593-5650 or
www.thefobl.org.
Come out to make the last concert of the 2014
Sounds of the Shores season a memorable one
Highwater Blues are musicians with a passion for blues-
based American music. Since 2000, they have played a range
of Bay Area venues, such as Lous Pier 47, The Grant & Green,
The Mojo Lounge, and Elis Mile High Club along with various
fairs and festivals. They were chosen to be participants in the
Monterey Blues Festivals 2005 Battle of the Bands.
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ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.
Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
278 Redwood Shores Parkway
(Next to the Nob Hill Market)
Redwood Shores
Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564
www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com
NITROUS OXIDE
We administer nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, to our patients for its calming effect. Although it does a great job
of decreasing a patients perception of discomfort, well still use a local anesthetic to numb the area were treating. We wont
use nitrous oxide if youre pregnant, have an inner ear infection, or suffer from asthma.
WHAT TO EXPECT You breathe nitrous oxide through a small mask that covers your nose, Within just a few minutes, you
will notice its effects. Most people experience a sense of relaxation, happiness, slight numbness, and a disconnection from
whats happening around them.
YOU CAN CONTROL THE EFFECTS We can adjust the dosage of the nitrous oxide gas to fit you needs. You can also
control its effects by controlling your breathing. The more deeply you breath through your nose, the more youll feel its
effects, and you can safely drive after the dental appointment.
Let us know if youd like to try nitrous oxide to feel more relaxed during your next dental appointment.
The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District announced today
the hiring of Tamara Moore as the Principal for Sandpiper
School effective July 1, 2014. Ms. Moore currently is the assis-
tant principal of Booksin Elementary in San Jose. She oversees
a diverse group of staff as well as 795 students in grades K-5.
Ms. Moore earned her Bachelor of Arts from University of
California Santa Barbara. She is currently completing her Master
of Science in Educational Administration from National
University.
Ms. Moore shared the following:
I am honored and thrilled to become part of the Belmont-
Redwood Shores School District team. I have heard such great
things about the school community coming together to serve our
students and this fills me with excitement at being Sandpipers
principal next year. I look forward to meeting the students, staff,
parents, and community members as we look ahead to the 2014-
2015 school year.
Over the last 10 years my professional career has included serv-
ing as a classroom teacher in both Los Angeles and San Jose. I
have also held the district office position of Program Specialist
in Special Education. Most recently I was the Assistant Principal
at Booksin Elementary for three years, a K-5 school in San Jose.
Throughout my years in education, I have developed a personal
philosophy that includes nurturing our students to become cre-
ative and critical thinkers who communicate effectively and
value diversity in preparation to excel in a global society.
BRSSD HIRES NEW PRINCIPAL FOR SANDPIPER SCHOOL
Parents, school staff, and community members are key players in
fulfilling this vision.
The goal of education is to challenge and motive each student to
achieve his or her full potential as a responsible member of our
diverse community. In order to achieve this, schools must offer
a safe learning environment that promotes intellectual growth,
health, and creativity. Everyone must do their part in maintain-
ing a comprehensive program that builds character and values
responsibility, respect for self and others, honesty, and most
importantly a love of learning. In the words of the great Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. The function of education is to teach one
to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus
character - that is the goal of true education.
Superintendent Michael Milliken said, We are excited to have
Tami joining our administrative team here in Belmont-Redwood
Shores. Sandpiper is an outstanding school, and we have found
an outstanding principal for the Sandpiper students, staff, and
parents. Having listened carefully to Sandpiper stakeholders
regarding their interests for our principal selection, I am confi-
dent that Tami will be an excellent fit. I look forward to intro-
ducing her to the Sandpiper School Community.
Approved for Release
Michael Milliken, Ph.D., Superintendent
2960 Hallmark Drive, Belmont, California 94002
Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
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7th Annual Redwood City
Salsa Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2014
12-8pm
Downtown Redwood City
Salsa Tasting Competition 2014
RWC - Redwood City is
going to be sizzling during
its 7th annual Salsa
Festival, on Saturday
September 27th, 2014.
Multiple stages featuring a
variety of Latin Music,
including Salsa and Jazz,
will fire up Redwood City
with music and dancing all
day long. Amateur and professional Salsa Chefs will
compete for fun, prizes and Salsa Glory. PLUS, theres
Tequila Tasting, FREE hands-on art projects, and a
Childrens Play Area, complete with bounce houses, and
more! Sign up online www.redwoodcityevents.com
Redwood City Council Approves Ordinance, Updating Rates &
Policies for RWC Downtown Parking Facilities
RWC - Some folks learned of parking rate changes in the
prime parking area in Downtown through recent news cover-
age, and we wanted to take this opportunity to share some
background and provide an accurate timeline for rate changes
with you.
Through a parking study, and with the input of a Parking
Advisory Committee, the City team has been working on ways
to address parking challenges in Downtown which houses our
communitys central gathering places (City Hall, Courthouse
Square, Main Library, Fox Theater, Century Theater, etc.). Our
goal throughout the study period was to ensure that Downtown
visitors can find convenient parking and that our Downtown
continues to thrive.
On June 9, 2014 the Redwood City Council approved an ordi-
nance, updating rates and policies for the citys Downtown
parking facilities. These changes are estimated to go into
effect on August 4 (not July 10th as reported in media cover-
age).
The rate for parking in the core of Downtown will be $1 per
hour (up from the current $.50 per hour). A parking rate
increase to $1 per hour for the high demand area (area closest
to theaters and shops) will increase turnover, making it easier
for visitors to find parking when they come to shop, dine, or
enjoy a show Downtown. With a goal to have turnover that
makes 1-2 parking spaces available on each block, setting the
right price for parking reduces congestion, noise and poor air
quality by reducing the number of drivers who are circling the
block, looking for parking. Implementing a higher rate for
prime spaces also frees up spaces by reducing the number of
long-term parkers in the core of Downtown.
Although rates in the core have increased, low-cost and free
parking options are still available in Downtown:
* 1.5 hours are always free in both the Jefferson and Marshall
parking garages.
* Jefferson Garage will still cost only $.25/hour weekdays until
6pm and $2.50/hour after 6pm. With parking validation from
Century Theaters, you pay nothing for four hours.
* County Garage (Middlefield and Veterans Boulevard), and
Caltrains Perry Street parking lot are free to the public on
nights and weekends.
* Parking rates outside of the core area of Downtown remain
at the very low cost of $.25 per hour.
If youre not sure where to park, use the ParkerTM app to help
find parking that meets your needs.
And of course, consider public transportation - a good option
when visiting Downtown with convenient access to Caltrain,
SamTrans, and Bay Area Bike Share.
Thank you, Redwood City Team
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Redwood City Invites Community
Opinion to Discuss Alternatives for
101/84 Woodside Road Interchange
Improvement Project
RWC - A second public meeting was held on July 29th in a series
of workshops intended to gather community feedback on proposed
improvements to the 101/Woodside Interchange.
An overview presentation and interactive information stations
were available throughout the evening. The stations will include
maps and designs, with engineers available to discuss the current
project alternatives. Experts were on hand to discuss the various
options considered and screened, and there will be ample opportu-
nities for participants to provide comments on all the alternatives,
including the no project alternative.
These public meetings are the continuation of an in-depth commu-
nity engagement process to inform, and solicit comments from, the
community about the US101/SR 84 Woodside Road interchange
improvement engineering and environmental study now underway.
The City and its project team have developed and assessed a vari-
ety of improvements to relieve existing and future traffic conges-
tion and to improve traffic safety and vehicular access at the inter-
change. The goals of the project include improving highway oper-
ations, reducing associated congestion on Redwood City streets,
removing barriers to bicycle and pedestrian travel, and minimizing
impacts on nearby businesses.
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Possible Bond Measure to Address School Overcrowding
Dear Redwood Shores Community,
The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District is well-known for strong student
achievement and excellent academic programs. I believe this is why our schools contin-
ue to attract new families to local neighborhoods. In fact, our student enrollment has
increased by 42% since 2006, and is projected to grow by an additional 20% in the next
6 years.
As you may recall, this past year we have gone to great lengths to study this continuing
enrollment growth. Our school district established an Enrollment and Facilities Task
Force in October 2013, composed of four community members from Redwood Shores, four from Belmont, and
four staff members, to study our enrollment growth and recommend next steps. To support the task force, we
hired a highly respected demographic firm to project enrollment for the next seven years.
On June 5, 2014, after meeting over several months and considering many options, the task force delivered its
recommendation to the Board of Trustees. That recommendation called for the building of 30 classrooms to
accommodate the 740 additional students, who will push our middle school enrollment to 1,400 or more, well
beyond current capacity. Without additional classrooms, our elementary schools, including Sandpiper, Redwood
Shores, and Ralston Middle School will become seriously overcrowded.
During the last three months, the Board of Trustees has carefully reviewed the task forces recommendation,
studied the demographic projections, and analyzed the financial options for funding additional classrooms. At
this time, the Board is considering placing a school improvement bond measure on the November 2014 ballot.
The measure would provide approximately $48 million and cost local property owners no more than $18 per
$100,000 of assessed valuation annually.
The measure would:
* Provide classrooms for core academics, including science, math, reading and writing
* Add classrooms throughout the District to reduce overcrowding
* Add middle school science labs
* Provide up-to-date classroom computers and technology at all schools
All funds from a potential measure would stay local to benefit our schools and could not be taken by the State.
To continue our Districts reputation of transparency and fiscal accountability, citizens oversight and annual
audits would be required. No funds could be used for administrators salaries and the measure would qualify
our schools for future state matching funds that would otherwise be unavailable.
I welcome you to participate in our discussions about this important measure. If you have questions or com-
ments, please contact me at mmilliken@brssd.org or (650) 620-2650.
Sincerely,
Michael Milliken, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
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What Age Should I Retire and
start taking my Social Security
Benefit?
Choosing your retirement date is a
personal decision to do what is best
for you and your family. Depending
on when you were born will deter-
mine your full retirement age. The
longer you work the higher the bene-
fit payment from Social Security.
Experts say you will need to save 70-
80 percent of your pre-retirement
income to live comfortably in your
retirement. Social Security will only cover half of your
current income level. You should file for benefits 3
months prior to receiving Social Security and use the
socialsecurity.gov/retire website and contact a financial
professional.
The retirement computation is based on the best 30 years
of earnings, indexed for inflation and low years are
dropped off. If less than 30 years of earnings, zeros are
averaged into the computation. The maximum payment
for someone full retirement age (FRA) in 2013 with maxi-
mum contributions for 30 years is $2,533 monthly. The
overall average benefit for a retired worker in 2013 is
$1,262. To receive any retirement benefit from Social
Security, the worker must have 40 credits (10 years of
work) on their Social Security earnings history. In 2013
for each credit the amount of gross earnings required is
$1,160. For four credits in 2013 the worker would have to
have earnings of $4,640. Last year (2012) the gross earn-
ings for a credit was $1,130 and the amount required for an
earnings credit changes yearly. By the way, the overall
average benefit for a disabled worker is $1,130. The over-
all average for a survivor benefit is $1,215.
Things to think about when filing for Social Security
* What family benefits are available? Spouses,
widows? Children of deceased parents?
Divorced spouse?
* How do I sign up for social security?
* What if I work and get benefits at the same time?
* Are my social benefits taxable?
* Will Medicare cover me while I am in retirement?
* How much will my benefit be?
* Do I qualify for retirement benefits?
Submitted by Kendra Bronstein
John Hancock Financial Network in San Mateo
650-341-5050 ext 158 SMAR 276-20121204-125191
Source of information from www.socialsecurity.gov
News From RSTC
Our June tournament sold out in record time.
It sounded like a fun tournament for 24 happy
players but I didnt have any personal experi-
ence because I didnt sign up in time. Oops.
The July tennis clinic will cover forehand and
backhand. Thank you to teaching pro Renato Floresca for continu-
ing to provide this benefit to RSTC members.
The July tournament filled up even faster than June. Subsequently,
RSTC Board has decided to offer early registration to social hosts
and tournament organizers (if known BEFORE general registration
opens).
If you are a new tennis player or at 2.5 level or lower, San Carlos
Tennis Club is now offering a Beginners Clinic every Friday to help
you improve your game. Visit their website for details and to sign
up. Renato Floresca also offers private lessons to all levels.
Finally, we are accepting sign ups for an amazing weekend of tennis,
food, and fun at our annual Tennis Weekend Away. Pajaro Dunes is
a beautiful, tranquil setting and most of our condos have lovely
ocean views and easy walk-downs to the beach.
For more information visit www.rstc.org.
See you on the courts! Karen Brodersen, President of RSTC
Senior Citizens Day
Some people celebrate Senior Citizens Day on
August 14 as it was the day after US president
Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act
in 1935. However, in 1988 Ronald Reagan, who
was the US president at the time, declared August
21 to be National Senior Citizens Day.
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Healthy Communities Leadership
Academy 2014-2015
RWC - The Healthy Communities Leadership Academy is a 9-
month advocacy training program for 35 emerging and exist-
ing leaders in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito counties
who want to make the region a more environmentally-sustain-
able and socially-just place. Calling all extraordinary-ordinary
people who are todays and tomorrows champions for the
environment, health, and social justice. Do you want to make
a difference, but want to avoid common mistakes that almost
every community advocate makes? Want to meet people like
you who create positive change in their community? Then
apply to the Healthy Communities Leadership Academy
(HCLA) today. Scholarships available. The academy started in
2013
Why is there a need for the HCLA?
Silicon Valleys cities and towns are beset with an array of
urgent environmental and social challenges including suburban
sprawl, sea level rise, toxic contamination, waste disposal,
inadequate public transit, polluted air and watersheds, frack-
ing, inefficient energy use, unaffordable housing, lack of
access to healthy food, insufficient parkland, etc. Looming
over all of these is the threat of climate change.
In order to effectively address these challenges we need more
activated citizens, from all walks of life, who will not only
demand change but also set in motion positive solutions to
problems. In short, we need extraordinary-ordinary people
who will assert the leadership necessary to help our communi-
ties thrive. HCLA will serve as a training ground for such peo-
ple.
Based in Washington, D.C., Leadership for Healthy
Communities is a $10-million national program of the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation designed to engage and support
local and state government leaders nationwide in their efforts
to advance public policies that support healthier communities
and prevent childhood obesity. The program places an empha-
sis on policies with the greatest potential for increasing sus-
tainable opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating
among children at highest risk for obesity, including African-
American, Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian-
American and Pacific Islander children living in lower-income
communities. The foundations primary goal is the reversal of
the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.
Leadership for Healthy Communities also has worked with the
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the National
Congress of American Indians to address childhood obesity in
the African-American and American Indian and Alaska Native
communities.
For more information, contact megan@greenfoothills.org
Water Conservation
2014 remains the third driest year in history. Redwood City,
along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
(SFPUC), has asked water users to reduce potable water con-
sumption by 10%. The Governor has asked for a voluntary
reduction of 20%.
For the time being, the SFPUC has not asked for increased
water reductions or for mandatory rationing. Thank you to all
that have helped conserve by watering your garden less, taking
shorter showers, cutting back on washing your car, and using
many other strategies to lower your water use.
There are still many opportunities to cut back.
Visit RedwoodCity.org for more opportunities to find
out how.
Update #6 (July 14, 2014) for
63-inch Pipeline in
Redwood Shores
Consultants for Silicon Valley Clean Water on this past July 16
and July 17
th
, conducted preliminary geotechnical investiga-
tions at various locations.
The work, called cone penetrometer tests, involved a truck
parked on the pavement for about an hour, sometime between 7
am and 5 pm. In some locations if a lane was blocked, traffic
control was provided.
The truck had equipment that pushed a rod down into the
ground to depths of up to 120 feet in order to gather information
about the ground so that engineers can confirm if a deep tunnel
is feasible.
The geotechnical investigation is part of investigating the feasi-
bility of replacing SVCW pipelines without surface disruption
through Redwood Shores.
The six locations in Redwood Shores were:
* C-1 Shearwater Parkway between Breakwater Drive and
Mindano Drive.
* C-2 Redwood City Reservoir near Avocet Drive.
* C-3 Shell Parkway between Marine Parkway and Davit
Lane.
* C-5 End of Spar Drive.
* C-7 Twin Dolphin Drive between Shoreline Drive and
Lagoon Drive.
* C-10 off of Whipple Avenue near E. Bayshore Road.
How To Stay in Touch
Let us send you electronic updates to your email send us
your email to siliconvalleycleanwater@svcwnews.com and ask
for 63-inch Pipeline Project Updates.
Log on onto the SVCW website and follow updates.
Silicon Valley Clean Water, 1400 Radio Road
Redwood City, CA 94065 Phone: 650-591-7121
www.svcw.org
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Adding a Twist to Backyard Barbecues
Using a Beer-Based Marinade to increase
Flavor and Create a Healthier Dish
Barbeques and beer are a staple of summertime, but did you
know you can use your favorite brew to marinate meat, adding
flavor and even making it healthier?
A recent study published in the American Chemical Societys
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has shown that
marinating meat in beer prior to grilling will actually reduce
the amount of carcinogens created during the cooking process,
resulting in a healthier dish. Additionally, the enzymes found
in beer help tenderize meats and break down tough fibers,
making meat tender and juicy.
The Grill Houses Executive Chef James Hayes shares his
favorite beer marinade, using local San Carlos based brewery
Devils Canyon Lager Diabla.
Brewhouse Marinade:
1/2 beer - Devils Canyon Lager Diabla**
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp steak seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2-2lb New York, sirloin or rib-eye steak
**You can substitute Devils Canyon Lager Diabla with any
pale Lager
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients (meat last) in a large resealable bag
or container
2. Refrigerate 12-24 hours
3. Allow marinated meat to come to room temperature while
pre-heating grill to medium-high heat
4. Grill meat over direct heat about 4-5 minutes per side, or
until an instant read thermometer reaches 145 (medium
rare/medium)
Make sure that you allow your meat to rest for 2-3 minutes
before slicing or serving. And remember, one of the best thing
about using beer in your marinade is that you can pair the
remaining beers with your meal.
The Grill House of Redwood Shores is a seasonally inspired,
grill-based restaurant, featuring local craft beer, wine and
cocktails. For more information, please visit us at
www.grillhousebar.com or search for us on Facebook,
Now
Open!
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650-341-6255
www.janspetsit.com
Bonded and Insured
Serving our Clients Since 1998
Dog Leashes
I am often asked about dog leashes. People want to know
which type of leash is the best one to buy. Leashes, like any-
thing else, can be a personal preference.
Retractable type leashes are very popular, although I am not a
fan of them for many reasons. While they may be fine in a
park, where you have a 360 degree view, for example, I do not
recommend them for city walking. While it is nice the dog
can walk a bit ahead of their owner on a retractable leash, I
have seen too many near accidents for example, a car comes
around the corner and the owner barely is able to retract the
leash in time to get the dog out of harms way.
I have also seen owners sustain bad cuts and burns on their
legs and hands from some of these retractable leashes. The
cord on the retractable leash twists around the owners leg
or the owner inadvertently grabs onto the cord with their
bare hands. The dog pulls or suddenly lunges on the leash and
now the owner has a nasty burn.
Nylon leashes are another popular leash! They come in bright
colors and designs. However, if your dog is strong and tends
to pull it can be difficult to keep hold of the leash. Still these
continue to be a popular leash.
My main hesitation on using a nylon leash concerns the
weightiness of the leash, especially on those designed for
smaller dogs. While I love that the leash is light weight, I
have found that if an owner is distracted for a moment (i.e.
picking up the dogs business, reaching for a poop bag, etc.)
it is very easy to drop the leash and not realize it.
Slip-leashes are another leash. You put the dogs head through
the loop and off you go. This leash acts as a type of col-
lar while on the dog. One thing I like about these leashes
a dog cannot back out of these leashes/collar. Any pulling
on the part of the dog only serves to tighten the leash.
Regardless of what type of leash you prefer, be aware that most
cities have leash laws and restrict the length of the leash to 6 feet.
Check the laws in your city as this may be something you need
to consider before purchasing a leash.
What is my favorite type of leash, you ask? My favorite is the
standard, well-made, 6 foot leather leash. What about you?
What is your favorite type of leash?
Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech
Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at:
janspetsit@comcast.net.
The San Mateo County History
Museum opens a new exhibit on
September 16, 2014
RWC - Eight paintings of historic sites on the Peninsula will be fea-
tured. The works of art include scenes of an old lumber mill, the
Pulgas Water Temple, the Sanchez Adobe and Chinese workers
shacks at Pescadero.
The exhibit will run through December 31, 2014. The museum is
located at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City.
For more information, go to www.historysmc.org. or contact Mitch
Postel, mitch@historysmc.org org.
RETHINK WASTE - RETHINK WASTE - Need some furniture? Need some furniture?
Why not look into buying some second hand or Why not look into buying some second hand or
recycled furniture, or check out Freecycle or recycled furniture, or check out Freecycle or
Freegle to find and swap unwanted items Freegle to find and swap unwanted items
online. Check out local antique shops, furni online. Check out local antique shops, furni- -
ture reclaim yards or junk shops, or makeover ture reclaim yards or junk shops, or makeover
an old quality piece of furniture with a lick of an old quality piece of furniture with a lick of
paint rather than buy new - the results can look paint rather than buy new - the results can look
great. great.
Caution: Sale Ahead
By Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant
This time of year youve probably already been shopping the Pre-Fall
salesthe back-to-school salesthe end of summer sales. I believe most
sales should bear a Caution sign because its so easy to get yourself into trou-
ble. Here are a few tips that can help you navigate the pitfalls of sales.
In most cases, theres a reason youre seeing a lot of a particular item on sale.
If an item didnt sell well initially, theres probably a good reason. Maybe
theres something a bit off in how its made the armholes are a bit too small,
or the other proportions arent working well. Treat all sale items with suspi-
cion. If it was such a great piece, how come there are so many left over?
The tailor is your friend, but he/shes not a magician. On the other hand, if
you find a special item that you absolutely love, that will work and play well
with the rest of your wardrobe but just needs a little tweak, your tailor may
be able to help. Just remember that, because of garment proportions not
everything can be successfully altered. A size up or down (depending on sel-
vages and seaming) isnt usually too big of an issue. Trying to take a size 10
garment and fit it to a size 4 body, on the other hand, is pretty risky.
Shop with intent. The smartest shoppers check out retailers offerings on-line
first, comparing pricing and availability with their shopping list (the most
important thing to take with you when you hit the stores.) When you know a
certain label fits you well, make a note of it so you can check them out first.
Likewise, if you consistently have trouble with another label, dont even
bother with it. Regardless of the price, its not going to be worth your money
or time.
If you need a little help with your shopping, please give me a call. A professional can be your best asset.
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 APPRECIATION
By Tom Barras
From LYNNs KITCHEN
(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California
Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams
Within the glossary of wine descriptorsthose terms that
describe how a wine looks, smells and tastesthere is one
term that is absolutely essential for your understanding and
appreciation of wine; that term is dry. So, how can a
wine be dry, when it is wet? Could it mean that youre still
thirsty after drinking a glass? Or, is a wine dry when that
last pour empties the bottle? None of those, of course.
But what dry does mean is that the wine has no percepti-
ble level of sweetness. And from a slightly more technical
perspective, dry means that the residual sugar (RS) level,
that amount which remains after fermentation is completed,
is below most peoples detection level. Much of the RS is
within the stylistic control of the winemaker, so once you
drink a particular wine you can be sure that is the style the
winery chooses to produce, and remembering different win-
ery styles is central to smart wine buying.
As a general rule, most red wines are dry, but it is with
white wines where discussions of dryness center. At the
lowest or least-sweet level are bone dry whites. At the
opposite, highest level are sweet wines. Between those two
are the following, general progressions: soft, slightly sweet,
and medium-sweet. And just as it is for aciditythat crisp,
citric zing of whiteseach persons recognition level for
sweetness is different. One of our friends threshold
level is so low, that virtually most California whites rankle
her taste buds. I kid her occasionally by serving her a glass
of water and ask if its dry enough.
Its noteworthy that virtually all wine beginners tend to
confuse their impression of tannins, that palate thumping,
harshness one senses in some red wines, with the notion of
dryness. They are not the same. The first is textural; the
other relates to sweetness. Tannins come from the crushed
grape skins, stems, and pips, and are astringent and mouth
puckering, with an annoying mouth feel not unlike over-
steeped tea.
Interestingly, some retailers contend that when a customer
requests a white wine that is not too dry, he/she really
prefers one that is not too crisp or acidic. A not-too-acidic-
white points to a soft wine like a Riesling, Chenin Blanc
or California Chardonnay, rather than a more snappy Pinot
Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Also, when customers ask for
a red wine that is not too dry, retailers claim the preference
is unwittingly for one that is not harsh or tannic. A not-too-
tannic-red points to a smooth wine like a Merlot or Pinot
Noir, rather than a Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft whites.
Smooth reds. Dont those sound a little like the wines you
like to drink?
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
When our summer weather turns hot and the evenings are still warm, it
seems our appetites languish. This is a wonderful time for a light salad
with fresh grilled vegetables, stone fruit or a small piece of grilled
salmon or grilled chicken breast. By eating lightly, there is room for a
scrumptious, soothing dessert. There is nothing better than a cool panna
cotta to finish off a summer meal. I fell in love with panna cotta the
very first time I tried it, and always look for it on the menu when we are
dining out. Panna cotta means cooked cream and was originally from
the Northern Italian region of Piemonte. The desserts are softly set and
creamy, and are perfect for a dinner party or special dessert because they
can be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
There are so many creative variations to flavor the dessert - this recipe
uses balsamic flavored strawberries as an accompaniment, but you can
use fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and even other ripe stone
fruits, such as cherries, peaches or apricots just remove the pits and
peels if necessary and slice them into bite-sizes pieces.
PANNA COTTA WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
Packet (1 teaspoon) unflavored Gelatin Powder
1 Tablespoons Cold Water
1 Cups Heavy Cream
1 Cup Plain Whole Milk Yogurt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Bean, split and seeds scraped
1/3 Cup Sugar, plus 1 Tablespoon
2 Pints (4 Cups) Sliced Fresh Strawberries
2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Sugar
Teaspoon Freshly Grated Black Pepper
Freshly Grated Lemon Zest, for serving
Directions
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 Tablespoons of cold water.
Stir, and set aside for 10 minute to allow gelatin to dissolve.
In a medium bowl, whisk together of the Heavy Cream, the yogurt,
vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds. Heat the remaining Cup of
Heavy Cream and the 1/3 Cup of Sugar in a small saucepan and bring
to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat, and add the soft-
ened gelatin to the hot cream mixture, and stir to combine. Pour into 4
(6 0 8 ounce) ramekins or custard cups and refrigerate uncovered until
cold. When the panna cottas are thoroughly chilled, cover with plastic
wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Combine the sliced strawberries, balsamic vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Sugar,
and ground pepper 30 -45 minutes before serving. Set aside a room
temperature.
To serve, run a small knife around each dessert in the ramekin, and dip
the ramekin QUICKLY into a bowl of hot tap water. Invert each
ramekin onto a pretty dessert plate, and surround the panna cotta with
the strawberries. Dust tops of panna cotta lightly with freshly grated
lemon zest, and serve.
Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994.
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Dancing with
the Trinity
God is love, and those who abide in
love abide in God, and God abides
in them.
I John 4:16b
I love to dance, and I love music
that makes me want to get up and
dance.
I have recently discovered a Greek word for the Trinity peri-
choresis that puts dancing and the mystery of God together into
an all-inclusive swirl of love. This is not something we are meant
to understand but experience. How freeing!
I have been reading a book by R. Thomas Ashbrook called
Mansions of the Heart that provides a contemporary interpretation
of Teresa of Avilas Seven Mansions (16th c.). The whole purpose
of the book is to answer the question, What is the goal of the spir-
itual journey? and How do we know if we are making any
progress? Teresas short answer is a deepening love relationship
with God, and the journey is one of entering more fully into the
divine dance of Love.
At my high school dances I danced my own style, by myself,
across from someone who was dancing his own style, by himself.
When it was a slow dance, we barrel danced, which was mostly
about hugging and swaying to the music, nothing like swing danc-
ing or Dancing with the Stars. Not a good metaphor for our life in
God.
The perichoresis of God is a relational dance of Three (Creator-
Savior-Spirit) that loves too much to be separate, and loves us too
much to leave us lost and alone. The heart of God is to include us
fully in that dance so that we can include others fully in that dance
too. We dont have to know the steps or like dancing; it all comes
from God as Creator-Savior-Spirit. Once again, so freeing.
One of the best things about summer is all the free live bands play-
ing around here; they make me want to get up and dance. Great
metaphor for the perichoresis of God, so inviting, compelling,
delightful, freeing, inclusive, joyful, and available!
Pastor Mary Graves - www.trinity-pres.org
Kiwanis Farmers Market
Saturdays - April through November
2014 from 8am-12pm
500 Block of Arguello, near the Sequoia
Train Station.
The Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market
is the oldest and largest farmers market on the
Peninsula. It was started in 1979 with the intention of support-
ing local independent farmers and supplying the community with
fresh produce.
Paws for Reading:
Join the Summer Learning Program!!
Sign-ups for all age groups continue until the end of August.
Awards for finishing include a free book, a free pass to
CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point, and a ticket for the Big Raffle
held August 31. Sponsored by The Friends Of The Library
Paws for TalesRead to a Dog!
Saturday August 2 at 11:00am
Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially trained dog
provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.
Co-Sponsored by the Peninsula Humane Society
Busy Bee Dogs
Wednesday August 6 at 6:30pm
Get ready to cheer on and be amazed by fun and talented
dogs performing extraordinary tricks!
Dont miss out on this incredible show! Sponsored by the
Friends of the Library
Peninsula Book Club
Tuesday August 26 at 6:00pm
We will discuss Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs and Steel.
For more information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.
Weekly Storytimes
Mondays
11:00am - Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5
Thursdays
10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3
Thursdays
11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months
Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores
Branch Library!
Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday
7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm
Volunteer with the Friends of the Library
The Friends operates a resale book store inside the
Downtown Library to generate funds to support library pro-
grams and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more information
about the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests.
For more information about volunteer opportunities at the
Redwood City Public Library, visit redwoodcity.org/library.
Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch
Library
Please visit redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html
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Redwood Shores Handyman
No Job is too small, Can do almost anything
Redwood Shores Resident Call Scott 650-464-3276
Silvias Housecleaning Service.
License #22085 - Bonded and Insured.
$15 off for first 3 cleanings for new customers only.
Coupons good for weekly & bi-weekly clients only.
Serving the Shores for 10 years. (415) 860-6988
C L A S S I F I E D A D S
Able Handyman Fred
Complete Home Repairs Maintenance Remodeling
Professional Painting Carpentry Plumbing
Electrical Custom Design Cabinets Fence Tile
Deck Gates 7 Days a week Free Estimate
650.529.1662 650.483.4227
Easy Slide Handyman Services Peninsula local with over
15 yrs experience. For all your repair, remodel & mainte-
nance needs. Int/Ext doors, windows, shower & closet
doors, bi-fold pocket doors & screens. Complete dry wall
texture & paint. Int/Ext wood-work & tile. Free estimate
(650) 504 1566. www.ezslidehandyman.com
Burlingame to Redwood City
Daily Dog Walks, Pet Exercise
Feed, Medicate (if required)
Pet Taxi, Home Security, Plant Care
Special Requests Welcome
Bonded & Insured
References Available
Reserve your spot early!
Tel: 650 571-0360
facebook.com/apetsbestfriendinc
DawnHoover@aPetsBestFriend.net
www.apetsbestfriend.net
Quality Tender
Loving Care For
Your Pet Pals
& Home While
Youre Away!
Piano, Voice & Guitar Lessons for Children & Adults
Marsha Sims, experienced teacher/performer, Masters in Music.
Private lessons (30 or 60 min.) in her Redwood Shores Studio.
650-593-8581, sims@una-aria.com, <www.marshasimsmusic.com>
Flores Housecleaning Service, Excellent service,
good references. Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406
College student excellent in math available to tutor middle
and high school students. I will be tutoring Pre- Algebra,
Algegra 1, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig and AP Calculus AB.
Call Kenneth @ 650-284-8611
Jerrys Bicycle Repairs
Avid rider with a passion for working
on bikes. All aspects of repairs and maintenance
pick up and drop off included.
Redwood Shores resident
Jerry 650-491-4325
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REDWOOD SHORES & WOODSIDE
YELLOW CAB
20% off for
REDWOOD SHORES RESIDENTS
(Van Available)
(650) 921 2038
Does Your Ad Belong here?
Advertising in the Pilot
brings results!
Call Carol Mertens,
Pilot Editor, at 650.773.4517
Redwood Shores Certified Public Accountant
Providing tax preparation and planning, accounting and
bookkeeping services
15+ years experience Shores Resident
Call Kerman at 650-291-4219
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Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage Paid
Redwood City,CA
Permit No. 579
The Pilot
August Pilot