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Volume 42 Number 11
Be Prepared
November 2014
RSCA Calendar
November is Disaster
Preparedness Month
For the third year in a row we are addressing emergency preparedness in our
November issue of the Pilot. Most of us are aware of the recent Napa earthquake.
Although the Napa quake was the strongest quake in Northern California in the past
25 years, and did cause a single fatality, it was small compared to some other well
known quakes in this area:
Magnitude
Fatalities
Year
Quake
2014 Napa
6.0
1
1989 Loma Prieta
6.9
63
1906 San Francisco
7.8
3000
The San Francisco earthquake was almost 100 times as powerful as the recent Napa quake. We
must plan now to protect our families for the future. While it is not possible to remove all risk,
there are many things that we can do now to prepare for what might happen. This issue of
THE PILOT will address some of them.
RSCA is once again including a red/green Disaster Signal Card in this issue of THE PILOT for
newcomers to the SHORES and for those of you who may not have saved your cards from last
year. This tool will improve the ability of first responders such as the Fire, Police and our
Community Emergency Management Teams (CERT) to quickly identify homes in need of help
when land line, cell phone and on-line communications are not working. Store the card somewhere near your front door, but do not leave the card in front of a window. Sunlight will fade
the card to the point where it will be hard to see if a disaster does occur.
In addition to the signal card, this issue contains short articles that deal with the three most
important issues following an earthquake. The first article contains instructions on when and
how to turn off your gas. The second article addresses Creating a Go Bag, and the third article suggests items that should be in an Emergency Supply Kit. See page 4 for articles and our The rain came and went, and didnt
Presidents Message on page 3.
rain on RSCAsHalloween Parade.
Submitted by Mike Mancusi
More pictures on page 12
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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
Lynn Adams
Mayling Bellingham
Stephen Bellinghan
Nina Boire
Doug Crisman
Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Mike Mancusi
Sue Nix
Harris Rogers
Clemencia Rodriquez
Andrew Young
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Table of Contents
Presidents Memo
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Nutrition Horizons
Hometown Holidays
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You may be advised to vacate your home because of probable aftershocks. (Aftershocks sometimes cause more
damage than the original earthquake.)
Your ONLY source of information may be AM radio
(740 KCBS).
Use the articles in this issue of the PILOT to plan and get
your household ready.
In the words of the Boy Scouts motto
BE PREPARED!
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by Harris Rogers
Many of these businesses, with their advertising sponsorship, support RSCAs communications outreach to the
Shores. This includes the (significant) cost of printing &
mailing these issues of The PILOT each month to every
household and most businesses in the Shores all at no
cost to you.
Please look carefully through each issue and take special
note of those businesses which support RSCA in The
PILOT. Make an effort to patronize these local businesses
whenever possible.
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1. Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare
for disaster. Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely
to happen. Explain what to do in each case.
2. Pick two places to meet: right outside of your house, by a
tree or street light and a second meeting place outside of
your neighborhood, at a friends home, for example. In case
you cant return home, everyone must know the address and
phone number.
3. Ask an out-of-state friend to be your family contact. After
a disaster, its often easier to call long distance. All family
members should call this person and tell them where they
are. Everyone must know your contacts phone number.
4. Quiz your kids every six months so they remember what
to do.
If you are in the house and smell gas, you and your family
should leave the house at once leaving windows and doors
open behind you.
Contact PG&E to safely turn the gas back on and relight the
pilots.
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CAVITY VACCINE
When we think of vaccines, what we usually think about is the prevention of diseases like Polio,
Small Pox and Hepatitis. Have you ever thought about a vaccine for the dental cavity? Cavities are formed when bacteria that normally exist in your mouth use carbohydrate-containing foods (candy, fruit, soda, etc.) to produce acid. This acid can penetrate the
hard surface of your teeth to make those painful damaging holes that bring you to the dentist. A new hope exists for a vaccine to
prevent cavities. Several months ago, British scientists published a study. (May, Nature Medicine) describing a new vaccine that
they herald as a safe, effective and painless way to prevent dental cavities. The vaccine was developed by a California-based company called Planet Biotechnology, and was tested by a team of researchers at Guys Hospital Dental School in London. The vaccine
is said to produce antibodies against the cavity causing bacteria Streptococcus mutants. The vaccine was tested on people in a four
month study. The results revealed that a group who received the vaccine had no evidence of the cavity causing bacteria (S.
mutants) for up to four months whereas a placebo group was without bacteria for only two months. While these results are encouraging, I can think of a few potential problems with the study. The first problem is that the results lasted for only four months. Also,
this study does not look at other bacteria (Lactobacillus casei and acidophilus, Actinomyces naeskundii) that have also been shown
to cause cavities. Finally, no other major clinical trial has confirmed the results of this study. Despite these limitations, Im still
optimistic that there may be an effective cavity vaccine available in the future. I think it is important to keep in mind that even if
we had a viable cavity vaccine, there would still be a need for brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups and cleanings.
Chartered in 1951, Troop 27 is known for its active outdoor program including a built from scratch wilderness
summer camp. Membership is open to boys ages 11
through 17. Venture Crew 27 is a high-adventure unit,
open to boys and girls aged 14 through 20. Many current
and past members are from Redwood Shores. Find out
more about us at www.t27.org and www.v27.org.
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Many thanks
to the hard
working RSCA
Board, (pictured above)
that make these
events possible.
Stay tuned for
next month!
Santa Comes to
the Shores on
December 7th
and Light up
the Shores
judging on
December 18th.
Cont. From
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We are ten weeks into our school year, and our Belmont-Redwood Shores schools have
long-since hit full stride. As usual, there is a lot happening! Our District has a bond measure on the ballot, we are continuing our strategic planning, and we have new report cards
for our parent-teacher conferences later this month.
Bond Measure
Back in August, our Board of Trustees voted to put a facilities bond measure on the
November 4 ballot. We encourage you to vote, and we encourage you to learn more about
the work and thought that has gone into this measure. With the help of a well-respected demographer, a representative committee reviewed our enrollment last year and made a recommendation at the end of May to our
Board to build 30 additional classrooms. The Board met multiple times over the summer, and came to the conclusion that this measure was in the best interests of the students and the community. Importantly, this measure will add capacity at both Sandpiper and Redwood Shores elementary schools to allow for students living in
the Shores to attend local schools in the Shores. To learn more, please go to the superintendents page on our
website or brssd.org/fcexp.
Strategic Planning
As I mentioned last month, our school district is engaged in an inclusive strategic planning process to set our
course for the next three to five years. From my perspective, the strategic planning process does two things:
(1) it articulates the communitys interests and aspirations for our students and aligns staff efforts with those
interests and aspirations; and (2) it allows us to think more ambitiously about our improvement efforts. We can
take on bigger changes if we look ahead multiple years instead of just one year at a time. If you would like to
learn more about the strategic planning process, please see our website. We have our proposed outcomes
posted, and you can learn about opportunities to participate in the development of the implementation plan.
New Report Cards
In our elementary schools, we will be hosting parent-teacher conferences from November 18-25 to discuss students progress over the first third of the school year. We have redesigned our report cards to align with the
new curriculum standards in English, Language Arts and Mathematics. This will help families better understand
the new curriculum and the implications for student learning.
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Did you know, Bob & Dee Norris are among the first residents in Redwood Shores.
Bob Norris was the first editor of the Pilot in 1969.
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First time showing on November 15th - 12-4pm
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Fine obsidian and other stones designed and created by Master Jewelers from Mexico.
The stones used for our necklaces and earrings are carefully selected - hand cut and
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Each piece of jewelry is unique and has gone through a very selective process to ensure the highest quality.
Get started on your holiday shopping early with us!!
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Now that the summer has come to an end, many think that
grilling season is over; however, The Grill Houses Executive
Chef James Hayes shares a fall recipe that will stand out from
the traditional holiday dishes.
Directions:
1. Soak the ears of corn (in their husks) in a bowl of cold water
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
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2) Make sure you keep any chocolate out of reach of Fido! Some
dogs can smell that chocolate even when the box has not yet been
opened. Put it in the cupboard, where it cannot be reached.
3) Secure your garbage can lid! Im talking about the one in the
kitchen. Once you have sat down to enjoy your turkey dinner,
more than one dog or cat has decided to make a meal of the
garbage can contents.
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Ill just get my stylish friend to help me, or maybe the personal shopper at the department store. The truth: Your friend(s)
will want to be helpful but are limited by their own style and preferences, and honestly, the personal shopper at the department store
is there to make sales. An image professional knows how to dress
individuals of every shape and size, and is interested in making
your wardrobe work for you.
Why bother? Ill leave styling to the fashionistas. The truth: Your
appearance tells others about you whether you like it or not. Why
not tell the story you want to tell?
Thanksgiving:
More than Just a Day Off
Think for a moment about the various holidays we have during the year, and how often
most people actually reflect on the meaning
of the day. Memorial Day honors soldiers
who have died serving our country and
Veterans Day honors all who have served in
the Armed Forces. I think most people
would agree that our countrys veterans
deserve a special day(s), yet how many of us actually think of them
during those holidays? Not enough, in my opinion.
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Other veggies youll find fresh and in season this winter include artichokes, avocados, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery root, kale,
leeks, radishes, rutabaga, snow peas, sweet potatoes and turnips.
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Preheat oven to 425F. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Either cut the butter pieces into the
flour mixture with a pastry blender or rub them in with your fingertips
until well-combined. Stir in the cheddar and sour cream until the mixture forms a sticky dough. Pat it out to a 1/2-inch thickness on a very
well-floured counter and use a 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter to cut six
rounds.
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