the pilot -- february 2013 issue

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THE PILOT

Volume 43 Number 2 Redwood Shores Community Association February 2013

R S C A C a l e n d a r

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

at the Redwood Shores Library

This is your opportunity to hear from Redwood Citys Mayor

Alicia Aguirre, Vice Mayor Jeff Gee, City Manager Bob Bell,

Police Chief JR Gamez, Fire Chief Jim Skinner, and our

school officials on issues that affect the homes and families of

everyone who lives in Redwood Shores.

Join us at 6:30pm for a special concert from some of ourShores piano students.

Helping Our Children Cope withthe Newtown Tragedy

As I thought about writing this article I

went on the Web and found these descrip-

tions of Newton, CT: ...small town

America at its very best; Not far from

New York City, and a great place to raisekids, who can feed ducks at the lake...

Substitute San Francisco for New York

and lagoon for lake and you get the idea.

No, we really are not that different from

Newtown. How many of us thought about

Sandpiper or Redwood Shores Elementary School when the news

about the Sandy Hook school came out? Probably most of us did.

When President Obama visited Newtown he had this to say:

We gather here in memory of 20 beautiful children and six

remarkable adults. They lost their lives in a school that could have

been any school in a quiet town full of good and decent people thatcould be any town in America. Whether you support his politics

or not, there is no debating the truth in that statement. Yes, that

could have been any town in America, including Redwood Shores.

While our own kids were fortunately miles away, theres no ques-

tion that the story impacted all of us, even those too young to fully

comprehend it.

This column is not the proper forum for me to express my personal

thoughts on violence in America or on the controversial issue

of gun control. Nor is it the place for me to comment on safety in

our schools or to suggest measures on how best to protect our

children. We have elected or appointed others to handle such

complicated issues.

I have, however, written articles on various forms of mental

illness, on trauma and on gratitude, and I think all are relevant as

we think about the events in Newtown.

As we struggle to help our children cope with their own fears, it is

important to remember an issue I first addressed in a prior article

on disaster preparedness.

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REDWOOD SHORES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

rsca.org

2012 BoardPRESIDENT

Harris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENT

Sue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.org

SECRETARY

Lynn [email protected]

TREASURER

Stephen Bellingham.......... [email protected] PRESIDENT

Doug [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS

The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm,

the third Thursday of each month at

The Redwood Shores Library

DEADLINES DEADLINESThe deadline for the March Pilot is the week

of February 12th - 19th

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THE PILOTis a monthly publication of the

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

The opinions published in the Pilotare those of the authors and

not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

Presidents Memo Page 3

RWSs For The Birds Page 4

RWC Passport Service Change, Smokers Page 4

Catalytic Converter Thefts Page 7

A Letter From the Principal Page 8

Year Of The Snake, Teaching Your Dog Page 10

Humming Birds & Herons Page 11

Acute vs Chronic Pain Page 12

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Page 16

Bust To Boom Page 17

Dont Let The Flu Get You Page 18For The Health Of It Page 19

Nature Hike, Farmers Market Page 20

Gardening Valentine, Games Debtors Play Page 21

Social Security Benefits Page 21

Club Fox, Library, Teach For America Page 22

Cold & Hear & Your Animals Page 23

Dogs Not On Leash Page 23

Love My Closet Page 24

Lynns Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 25

Club USA Stars Page 26

History Museum Page 27

Table of Contents

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Presidents Memo for February 2013 by Harris RogersOur Web Site Woes

Yes, if you tried to visit our web site after Christmas, many of

you got warnings of a problem, and weve been working on it

for several weeks now. Our web hosting service could not find

any specific problem in our content, files, or links, but were in

the process of (slowly) rebuilding our entire site and moving it to

a more secure server. Hopefully by the time you read this every-

thing will be close to normal.

Support Our Shores BUSINESS Neighbors!As we begin another New Year, I want to take a moment to

recognize the important contributions that our local businesses

make to the high quality of life we enjoy here in Redwood Shores.

Redwood City has for many years worked hard to create a

great business climate, and we are fortunate to have many great

business neighbors here in the Shores.

We have large companies like EA and Oracle with their global

headquarters here, and satellite offices of several multi-nationals,

but we also have many smaller businesses which provide important

services to our local community.

Many of these smaller 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 every month to every household and

most businesses in the Shores, all at no cost to you!

Please look carefully through every issue and take special note

of those local businesses which support RSCA in The PILOT.

Make every effort to patronize these local businesses whenever

possible.

Our ANNUAL MEETING, February 13Just another reminder that RSCAs annual meeting will be held

at the Redwood Shores Branch Library the evening of Wednesday,

February 13, 2013. Come to hear from our City and schoolofficials on current issues that matter to the Shores.

Be Careful Out There & SLOW DOWN!Weve had a lot of dry weather the past few weeks, and we

are seeing speeds of 45-50 mph on the main roadways in the

residential areas east of Bridge Parkway.

This is just way too fast in our residential neighborhoods, and

RWC Police have stepped up vehicle enforcement, especially near

our schools, for both speeding and STOP sign violations.

Take a few extra seconds to get where youre going and SLOW

DOWN on your way in or out of the Shores.

LOCK UP!Again, we had a few property crimes over the Holidays that

cant be called break-ins because doors were left unlocked with

valuable items in plain sight.

Please, please

LOCK your cars, even in your driveway.

LOCK your home (front and back doors), even if you only step

out for a few minutes.

Dont encourage a break-in by leaving valuables like cell

phones, laptops, iPads, and GPS units in plain sight, either in

yourcar or at home.

LOCK UP! Lets not make it so easy for those who would take

advantage in our community.

And LOOK OUT for your neighbors. If it doesnt look right

call the police, 369-3333.

If you SEE something, SAY something! Dont hesitate to cal

and let the police check out anything that looks suspicious or

out of the ordinary.

Door-to-Door Solicitations?Most residential areas of the Shores are clearly posted for NO

door-to-door solicitations. But we still seem to be getting (mostly

young) people going from home to home with one sales pitch

or another. With only a few religious or charitable exceptions

anyone going door to door must have a Solicitation Permit issued

by Redwood City.

If a solicitor shows up at your front door, ask to see their

Solicitation Permit and identification. If they cant provide those

two items, call RWC Police immediately. Even if their purposes

turns out to be legitimate, RWC Police want the opportunity to

check out these people.Remember: knocking on doors is one way to find out if anyone

is home or if the home might be empty.

Let Our Wildlife Be WildWe are fortunate to live near wetlands and open green areas and

are consequently surrounded by all forms of wildlife. But we need

to remember that this is not a petting zoo. As beautiful as some

our birds might be, or as domesticated as some of our squirrels

waterfowl, and other small wildlife might appear, you need to

respect their space and enjoy them from a distance.

Trying to touch or feed them, especially if involving young

children, may lead to bites or aggressive responses. It is importan

to remind residents and our guests that feeding, harming, or

removing any of our wildlife is prohibited ($1,000 FINE under

California law!)

Please respect all our wildlifelet them be wild and enjoy them

from a distance.

(For those of you who are not familiar)-

(Pennsylvania German: Grundsaudaag, Murmeltiertag) is a day

celebrated on February 2. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when

a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring wil

come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its

shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will

continue for six more weeks.

The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney

Pennsylvania.


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Redwood City Passport Service

Expands HoursRedwood City, CA The City Clerk Department of Redwood City

is a designated United States Passport Acceptance Office, where

anyone can pick up and drop off their passport application or

renewal paperwork. This convenient, bilingual service, located a

City Hall in Redwood City, just got better with the addition of

more open hours!

In order to better serve the community, City Clerk Silvia

Vonderlinden, with the strong support of Redwood City Mayor

Alicia Aguirre, developed a plan for expanding the hours of serv-

ice offered. The result is an additional eight hours per week o

bilingual staffing at the Passport Acceptance Counter, making i

easier and more convenient than ever for anyone who may need

this service.

Effective February 4, 2013 the new passport counter hours will be

* Mondays 1 - 4 pm

* (closed Thursdays, Fridays, and holidays)

The City of Redwood Citys Passport Acceptance Service is locatedin the City Clerk Department, on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 1017

Middlefield Road, in Redwood City. Details of the Passpor

Acceptance Service and fees are online.

While most other passport service providers require appointments

Redwood City is one of the few passport counters on the peninsu

la allowing for drop-ins - no appointment is necessary! This makes

it much more convenient for many people, when they need to get

the necessary paperwork or drop off their application or renewal

and payment. They can do so any time during open hours withou

having to arrange for an appointment. The addition of eight hour

to the Citys Passport Acceptance Service is being done in order to

provide the entire community with the best, most convenient andefficient service possible.

Smokers Who Litter

Greatly Harm The ShoresMy husband and I, like so many who live in Redwood Shores

enjoy frequent walks on the beautiful sidewalks and public trails

Unfortunately, we need to take a plastic bag along with us

whenever we go out because of the thoughtless people who litter

as they pass through our communities. The greatest offenders are

people who smoke and then leave their cigarette butts behind

This is against the law regarding littering and also destroys theability of others to enjoy the outdoors. Moreover, cigarette butts

can be poisonous to dogs and small children.

While recognizing the right of people to smoke, surely its not

too much to ask that smokers bring a small receptacle with them

when going outside to enjoy a cigarette. Please take your butt

home with you and earn the thanks of the community at large

People who walk their dogs have adopted the practice of being

prepared to clean up after themselves.

With a constant effort to improve our environment, we in

Redwood Shores can achieve a model community with rapidly

rising home values.

Susan Walker, Redwood Shores resident

Redwood ShoresWere For The Birds

Common Loon (Family Gaviidae). The easiest way to know youve

spotted a common loon is by the yodel-like eerie call. They are also

known for a wailing sound, similar but different from the yodel, and

short hoots, used to determine each others locations, especially at

night. Notably, while highly vocal in summer, they are silent in win-

ter. The name, loon, is believed to be a derivation of the

Scandinavian lum which means clumsy. And clumsy describes

them quite well when they are on land which may explain their

propensity for staying in the water except when breeding.

Loons look a lot like large ducks but are heavier, with larger heads andsharp, dagger-like bills. Powerful legs propel their large webbed feet

which they use to maximum advantage when diving for food, but as

reflected in the origin of their name, not well suited to getting around

on land. Body color changes with the seasons. In the summer, the

common loon can be identified by black and white cross-hatching on

its back with a matching neck ring. Their underside is pure white. In

the winter all the cross-banding fades into a dark, dull gray.

Loons eat fish, crustaceans and some aquatic plants. They are inter-

esting, even amusing, to watch when feeding. They are capable of sit-

ting very still and suddenly plunging without a sound, only to surface

several yards away with or without a catch. They do this repeatedly,

performing a bird version of a water ballet. If you are still not sure if

you are seeing a loon rather than a cormorant or duck, watch how it

takes flight. They have shallow wing beats, dont glide, and tend to

fly in a straight line as if heading toward some target spot further

down the pond or lake.

Loons, like most waterfowl, nest near water. The male and the female

join in building the nest of aquatic plants, mud, sticks and other mate-

rials they find nearby. While they both build the nest it is the male

who chooses the site and if the pair successfully breeds, he will return

each season to his spot with the same or another mate. Males with-

out mates or those who havent found a good spot will sometimes

challenge the resident male which occasionally leads to one or the

others death.

Some interesting facts about Loons:

* The common loon is the state bird of Minnesota.

* The loon is depicted on the Canadian dollar coin, which is referred

to as a loonie.

* A male loons yodel is uniquely his .

NOTE: While feeding wild birds is a violation of State law, some of

us who walk the Shores have seen occasional scatterings of bird seed

on the sidewalks. This is particularly discouraging since most of the

birds have a very difficult time picking up seed off concrete with

their pointed bills. This creates another hazardous situation for

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Crime Trend Information Catalytic Converter TheftsA recent neighborhood chat thread forwarded to San Mateo Police reported a cluster of catalytic converter thefts in

the Aragon area of San Mateo. Although only two have been reported to SMPD as of yet for this area, the theft of

Catalytic Converters is a pervasive, nationwide crime trend.

Catalytic converters utilize precious metals to reduce the danger of vehicle emissions. These metals are valuable and can return thieves

$100-$150 each at scrap yards. Replacement costs can reach up to $1000.

Vehicles with high ground clearance like SUVs and trucks are especially vulnerable to thieves who crawl under these vehicles late at

night and quickly cut the converters from a vehicles undercarriage with a battery-operated saw.

Often when reported to SMPD, thefts of Catalytic Converters are referred to SMPDs Online Reporting System. SMPD urges the

Community to please FOLLOW THROUGH when referred to online reporting. These reports are included in our crime trend analysis,

and patterns are reviewed by our detectives. SMPD cannot spot crime trends if they are not reported!

SMPD Online Reporting:

http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?NID=1183

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

As always, SMPD reminds the Community that you are our eyes and ears report suspicious activity immediately, so that we can

respond quickly to identify suspects and prevent further crime.

Call SMPD via 911, or 650-522-7700

DO NOT use online SMPD services for in-progress crimes call us directly!

If you have a vehicle with high ground clearance like a truck or SUV, park in your garage or driveway if you can, and invest in

motion-sensing driveway lights as a deterrent to late-night theft.

Remember to lock your vehicles and remove or conceal valuables to prevent other theft activity.

For more information about Theft of Catalytic Converters and more safety tips, visit the SanMateoPD Blog:

www.SanMateoPD.wordpress.com


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Happy 2013! The Holiday Break is

always so fun and joyous, especially

with children. I hope you had sometime to spend with family and friends.

I always enjoy returning to work, as

well. The structure of school is very

comforting and predictable. I hope

you and your children have readjusted

back to the schedule of school.

We had a practice lockdown drill, on Tuesday, January 15 at

11:00 a.m. During the drill, no one was allowed to enter or

leave the building. The drill lasted approximately 20 to 30

minutes.

A building lockdown requires that all doors be locked, when

the emergency allows, and all movement in and out of the

building is restricted. The types of emergencies that could

require a school to lockdown are: the presence or possible

presence of an intruder; a dangerous situation taking place in

the vicinity of the school; or other type of accident that could

pose a threat to the safety of staff and students.

Lockdown drills can be a little scary. Teachers talked to their

students at their level of understanding before, during and after

the drill. Before the drill, teachers talked to their classes and

walked the students through the procedures. Talking about the

drill with your children at home can also help alleviate unnec

essary anxiety.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call your childs

teacher or the office at (650) 631-5510.

Please join us at the February PTA General Meeting on Friday

February 15th at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Center. We have

invited a Public Safety Officer to speak on school safety and I

will also be sharing about our own Sandpiper Safety Plan.

Lets hope for a year of learning and fun ahead in 2013

Welcome back and thank you for sharing your wonderful

children.

Warmly, Erica Gilbert, Sandpiper School Principal

Dear Sandpiper Families and Friends


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The Year of the Snake

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is

the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10,

2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. The Snake, also

called the Junior Dragon, is the sixth sign of the

Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal

Signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the

house is a good omen because it means that your

family will not starve. People born in the Year of the Snake are keenand cunning, quite intelligent and wise. They are great mediators and

good at doing business. Therefore, you should have good luck if you

were born in the Year of the Snake. This is a year of the water Snake

and all things will be possible. Saving money and being thrifty

should be your top priorities. Delusion and deception are common in

the year of water Snake. Stay alert! To gain the greatest benefits

from this year, you must control spending and use your talents wise-

ly. If you are planning to get married or to begin a business partner

ship, be sure to thoroughly investigate the other persons finances and

background before you legalize the alliance. People born in the Yea

of the Snake share certain characteristics: Acute, aware, charming

cunning, elegant, mysterious, passionate, proud, serene, and vain

They are attractive people and do not become flustered easily. Theyare graceful people, exciting and dark at the same time. They enjoy

reading, listening to great music, tasting delicious food, and going to

the theater. They are fascinated with all beautiful things in life. Many

of the most beautiful ladies and men with strongest personalities were

born in the Year of the Snake.


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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

Hummingbirds and HeronsMy chair faces the large sliding glass door overlooking the man-

made lagoon outside my second floor condo. In between me and

the fountain at the center is a large willow tree. It is this tree andthe sky beyond that often capture my attention as I sit in this

favorite prayer station at the beginning of each day.

I have been led in prayer recently by the invitation to notice, attend,

wonder. What I have noticed is that this willow tree is a regular

stopping perch for hummingbirds. On any given day, within

minutes of sitting and looking out I will see a hummingbird sit still

and look around. Its wings have stopped their humming. There is

no flower in sight, no feeding is going on; just stopping and looking

left and right, getting a lay of the land.

Hummingbirds arent known for stopping. Neither are we. Of all the

Ten Commandments that we periodically fail to follow, there is none

that is as consistently ignored or dismissed as honoring the Sabbath,Shabbat, literally to stop every seven days and breath in the divine

truth that all is a gift from God (Exodus 20:8-11). The increasingly

24/7 nature of our work takes us in the opposite direction, and

we seem to be convinced that we cannot risk stopping.

Yet stopping to breathe and savor and delight in the goodness of

Gods grace was built into the very fabric of creation. God didnt

just create for six days; God also created a seventh day of rest

(Genesis 2:1-3). In fact, even God stopped and rested!

Birds are often powerful divine messengers for me. Over the years

I have noticed that a great blue heron will appear unexpectedly

right when I most need reassurance

that I am moving in the right direc-

tion. For that reason, I have come toregard a blue heron sighting as a

message that the Lord is with me and

I am moving in the right direction.

How funny that instead of the largest

bird on these Shores speaking Gods

grace to me, it is now the smallest.

The tiny hummingbirds, stopping completely, one after another

right before my eyes, as if I needed a lot of repetition to get this

message.

I went for a walk today, thinking about what it is God has been say

ing to me through the greatest and the smallest of these naturalaviators. There on the trail ahead of me was a hummingbird

hovering, seemingly waiting to get my attention, and then darting

away when it did. This happened several times. Three miles later

at the end of my walk, what did I see? Yes, a great blue heron

flying right over the trail. Ok, ok I am listening!

Stop, notice, attend, wonder.

Mary Graves is the pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in San

Carlos (www.trinity-pres.org) and a resident in Redwood Shores

since 1996.

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 thorough and

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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Dr. Jenny Kim D.C.

130 Shoreline Dr. #130Redwood City, CA

94065

650-631-1500www.PremierChiropractic.com

Acute vs Chronic PainBy Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C.

Patients come into the clinic asking how soon after a musculoskele-

tal injury they should come in for treatment. The general rule is that

the earlier a musculoskeletal injury is treated, the sooner healingcan begin.

An acute phase of pain begins immediately after an injury. Pain is

a warning that the body is undergoing a response to fight off the

stress from the injury to our body. Depending on the type of

injury, acute pain can last momentarily or weeks to months. In most

medical classifications, acute pain is termed to chronic pain

after about six months with a sub-acute phase in the middle. The

likelihood of an acute pain becoming chronic depends greatly on

how soon initial treatment began and how comprehensive the

treatment was.

Chronic pain is usually an indication that there is still some degree

of stress to the body that is causing some level of discomfort. These

stressors may be scar tissue build-up, limited range of motion

from joint damage, muscle hypertonicity, or weakened muscles,

ligaments, or tendons. Although there are some chronic pain

conditions that may not have an exact cure (i.e. arthritis), it is still

very important to target the damaged or hurt areas to hopefully

repair and reverse the injured area as much as possible, and at the

very least reduce the pain level.

Doctors of Chiropractic are highly trained to determine an appro-

priate treatment plan specific to the stage of an injury. For example,

a patient who comes in with chronic stiffness in the neck that

started from an old car accident may have a different treatment plan

than a patient who comes in with neck pain that recently started due

to improper use of a pillow in bed. Once your chiropractor takes a

thorough history and exam of the condition, he or she can then

assess the stage of injury and determine the level of chiropractic

adjustments, myofacial treatments, physiotherapy, and exercise

programs for the treatment plan, which are just some of the methodsof chiropractic care.

Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C. practices at Premier Chiropractic Clinic in

Redwood Shores. This reprint is part of a bimonthly Health

Newsletter program. If you would like to be included in future

Health Newsletters, log onto www.PremierChiropractic.com and

sign up with your email address to receive our monthly newsletters

by email. Information provided courtesy of American Chiropractic

Association (ACA) www.acatoday.org


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The Newtown Tragedy -Continued from page 1

When the September 11 attacks occurred, images of the World

Trade Center towers burning and collapsing to the ground wereplayed over and over again on TV for months. Adults recognized

that the same images were being shown repeatedly, though the

response for many young children was very different.

Some were not able to make that distinction and instead thought

that multiple planes were hitting multiple buildings. Parents were

encouraged to limit the amount children were exposed to these

images and to talk to them about it in ways that are age appropri

ate. The same is true for this most recent tragedy.

Try as we might though, we will not be able to protect our children

from all that is on TV, the internet and social media. What we can

do is to be there to answer their questions, to reassure them and totry and help them to understand something we barely understand

ourselves.

Scott M. Granet, LCSW, who writes a column in the Pilot called

the Therapists Corner, is a long-time resident of Redwood Shores

He is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California in

Redwood City. Scott would like to hear your suggestions for

future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 or

[email protected].

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

RWC Fire Department Over the last few weeks there have been

a number of incidents in the greater Bay Area involving people

being poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO) gas. Thankfully, no

major incidents have occurred in Redwood City, but this shouldserve as a valuable safety reminder to our community to take some

simple steps to avoid the invisible killer.

Carbon monoxide is a very poisonous gas which is colorless and

odorless, and because of this people may not know they are being

poisoned. Its produced by the incomplete burning of fuel in various

products, including furnaces, portable generators, fireplaces, cars and

charcoal grills. If fuel-burning appliances are not working properly

or are used incorrectly, dangerous levels of CO can result. Hundreds

of people die accidentally every year from CO poisoning caused by

malfunctioning or improperly used fuel-burning appliances.

During cold weather and the increased use of heating systems, its

critically important that everyone is aware of this danger. The first

step is to be sure to have working CO alarms in the home, on each

level and outside each sleeping area. As of last summer, CO detectors

are required in nearly all California homes (combination smoke/CO

alarms are available).

You should know the symptoms of CO poisoning: at moderate

levels, you or your family can get severe headaches, become dizzy,

mentally confused, nauseated, or faint. You can even die if these

levels persist for a long time.


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Bust to BoomThe Bizarro World of Real Estate

My cousin in Hauppauge, NY, wants to know how come California homes are selling like crazy, going up a million-

zillion percent, when they have rows and rows of For Sale signs, collecting bird doo, snow, and drowning during

hurricanes.

As of mid-2012, here in Redwood Shores, home prices began a steady, rapid increase, and skyrocketed since

September. There were no homes left for sale by Thanksgiving, none through Christmas, and now there are

only five homes for sale, all listed this month. This was the case all along the Peninsula, where multiple offer,buying frenzy, hyper-inflated the activity and prices. All of a sudden, original list prices

changed up soon after it was listed, which I have not seen in all the years I have been here. It

would be the kiss of death in a normal market. REOs and Short Sales did the samehiked their

original prices based on the new activity, and surpassed it. Homes they couldnt give away last

summersome just in horrific disrepairblew stats off the charts, returning peak prices of

2007 and a Sellers Market.

Its Bizarro World out there. Some homes that you could huff and puff and blow down, with

bowed, leaking roofs, with a ton of must-do repairs on their inspections, but in a good/great locationare blowing the lid off prices. Buyers

are buying the future value of good dirt. And thats smart. However, I have also noticed sellers leaving money on the table, driven by panic

of extended unemployment, pending pink slips, unpaid bills, and refused loan modification. New laws keep banks from foreclosing while

homeowners are in loan modification negotiation. However, not everyone knows this. Homeowners who had a good amount of equity in

their homes would naturally be refused a loan mod. Think about it. Why would a homeowners mortgage-holder-bank allow a homeowner

with equity, a loan mod, when they can take back the house, keep the equity, then put the house on the market and sell it again for more than

it sold for originally. The 14 million in foreclosed homes that the banks were shuffling between each other last yearsome of those are in

loan modbut the rest are being trickled down so the market isnt glutted, so theyll bring a frenzied high, as-is, warts and all,

way-over-asking offer.

For those homeowners with equity, who are having trouble making their paymentsthere is help out there, if they simply ask those of us

who might know. One large equity homeowner in default, refused loan mod by her bank, got some real help after going through all the

government agencies which turned out to be worthless. Her special liaison got the Justice Department on 3-way conference call to the

surprise of the lender, and the homeowner finally got her loan mod. But it gets better. She was told that if Deutsche Bank could not locate

the wet signature, she would own her home free and clear. Is owning your home free and clear worth waiting the fire sale? You bet it is.

As for credit card debt, creditors are seeing nothing but bankruptcy. More and more are willing to wait.

Banks wont volunteer the new laws to help their borrowers, but they should. Congressional representatives arent helping their constituents

understand the new laws, either. Did anybody explain Obamacare? I have represented buyers on short sale homes with sellers who havent

made mortgage payments in years. I cant help but think back in the early days of the Crash when homeowners were forced out of their

homes in the snow, blamed for causing their default as if they wore a Scarlet Letter. But it wasnt all their fault. Banks knew they were

making toxic loans and encouraged their loan agents do so. Soon it wasnt just the no-money-down folks who were in default. Entire neigh-

borhoods were penalized and blighted by associationbecause the banks were the bigger constituent.

I wrote our California and National Association of Realtors for a two-tiered appraisal system, to keep the regular borrowers from having to

go into default by association with the toxic loan homes. Those organizations, to include our Congress, state and federal, did absolutely

nothingdeaf, dumb and mutedeflecting with the fight for the mortgage interest deduction. But nobody is going to take our mortgage

interest income tax deduction away from us. Its like taking candy from a baby, like paying to lobby for air.

I have no idea what kind of deals were cut for the banks to be bailed out by the Treasury. I heard one source say the Fed zeroed out thetoxic loans, gave the banks a bigger federal financial footprint, and allowed them to invest big blocks of money in the big bucks invest-

ment pools with loosened reserve ratios. Whatever the banks would get, they could keep, gravy. You have to wonder how else the banks

were able to pay back their Stimulus money, those that were on the books for it, during which they made unprecedented profits.

The banks caused the wholesale slaughter of homeowners and home valuationsa national disgrace not unlike segregation and the fight

for Civil Rightswhich caused the domino downturn in the economy until just recently, after five, bitter, catastrophically desperate years.

No question that Silivalley is riding the new wave of surging home prices. New homes are selling faster than they can be built, and com-

mercial has returnedin stark contrast to the ghost town of empty buildings for the past five years. Whats spooky is that the young and

restless are more vested in tech toys than what happens to their neighbors or the world economy. Maybe we need to put the toys and decoys

down and start paying attention how and where our real estate is vested. Historically, high waves of artificially-pumped prices have had a

tendency to come down when folks can least afford it. Nobody I know, can survive going from Boom to Bust and Bizarro World again.

Call KT. Eckardt,

650-302-1080

www.KTEckardtRealtor.com

[email protected]

DRE #00912535


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Dont Let the Flu Get You by Alireza Shafaie, M.D.Weve entered the prime time of the year for

influenza (the flu). While these nasty viruses

are around all year, were most vulnerable to

them during the fall and winter months, when

we spend more time indoors.

According to the U.S. Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC), more than

200,000 people in the United States are hos-

pitalized from flu-related complications each year, including 20,000

children younger than age 5. Flu-associated deaths number in the thou-

sands each year.

Im sure you know how it feels to have the flu, but the most common

symptoms include a fever of 100oF or higher, cough, sore throat, runny

or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting

and diarrhea. You may have a couple of these symptoms, or you may

have a bunch of them.

It can be hard to differentiate between the flu and the common cold. In

general, flu symptoms tend to come on suddenly, be more severe andlast longer. If youre not sure, your health care provider should be able

to make a diagnosis within the first few days of your illness. Usually

the best way to treat the flu is with plenty of rest and liquids. You may

find relief with over-the-counter medications, and if your doctor feels

its necessary, antiviral medications may be an option. Typically symp-

toms improve after five days, but sometimes the flu can result in a more

prolonged or complicated illness.

Your best defense against the flu is getting an annual vaccination.

Ideally you should have already received your vaccination, but if not

you should still make an effort to do so since the flu season generally

runs from November to April. Contact your local pharmacy, doctor or

county resources for available flu vaccines. Youll also find additional

resources and information on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/flu.

The flu vaccine is administered as a shot or a nasal spray. Remembe

to get a flu vaccination annually because the predominant flu viruses

change from year to year. A common misconception is that the vaccine

will make you sick or give you the flu. Although you may experience

minor side effects such as arm soreness, low-grade fever or aches, the

flu shot will not give you the flu as it does not contain live virus. Thenasal vaccine contains weakened virus and may cause mild flu symp-

toms. The potential benefit of vaccination far outweighs the potentia

harm from the vaccine in the vast majority of people.

The CDC recommends that everyone age 6 months and older be vacci-

nated. There are some exceptions. Talk to your doctor before getting

vaccinated if you have allergies, especially to eggs; have an illness

such as pneumonia; have a high fever; or are pregnant.

On the other hand, its especially important for certain people to be vac-

cinated because of the potential serious health risks of having the flu

This includes people ages 65 and older; people with chronic medical

conditions such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease; and youths ages

6 months to 18 years receiving long-term aspirin therapy. Theres avaccine available specifically for people 65 years and older that may

provide better protection.

In addition to vaccination, it may also help to wash your hands often

limit exposure to infected people, eat healthy foods, and get plenty of

sleep and exercise to boost your immune system. Heres to a healthy

winter season.

Photo Caption: Dr. Alireza Shafaie is an internal medicine physician a

the Palo Alto Medical Foundations Redwood Shores Center.

Endnote: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editor Arian

Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.


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Beat the Blues: 5 Tips to Perk Yourself Up In the

Depths of Winter

The holidays are over, we know were in for our share of clouds andrain, and its a long way to spring. Feeling a little blah? Here are

some practical ways to keep the sun shining inside, no matter the sea-

son or weather:

1. Exercise first thing

I know, I know. Getting out of a warm bed on a cold morning aint

easy, never mind gearing up for exercise! That said, when you get

moving first thing, it brings your body to life, boosting circulation,

increasing oxygenation and jump-starting your metabolism for the

day. It doesnt have to be a high-powered aerobics class a brisk

20-minute walk or indoor DVD exercise routine will do. Peruse

gaiam.com for great exercise DVDs and tools.

2. Eat less more often & balance each timeRather than 3 big meals that leave you full and lazy, try eating 3

smaller meals and 2 substantial snacks. Each time you eat, make

lean protein and good fat the main event and complement with

whole-food carbohydrates. This will keep your blood sugar stable

and wont tax your digestive system, which means better and more

stable energy all day! For specific guidelines and ideas, check out

Schwarzbeins The Schwarzbein Principle and Tosca Renos books

at eatcleandiet.com depending on your health and activity level,

carb recommendations vary.

3. Kick the sugar

Im quite sure youve already been bombarded by this message, but

I cannot emphasize it enough: sugar lifts you up only to send you

crashing down, so you get addicted to

using it to lift yourself back up. That

process is exhausting. And although suchthings as raw honey and maple syrup are

better nutritionally, the impact on blood

sugar is the same. Use sweeteners spar-

ingly, if at all, stay away from artificial

sweeteners and realize that flour products

and alcohol are much like sugar in effect.

Try stevia, Lakanto (erythritol) or lo han guo.

4. See the light

Sunlight boosts serotonin, a major feel-good brain chemical

If you suffer from the blues more often in the gray of winter, you

may want to use a light box such as the Verilux Happy Light.

5. Use the right supplements

On top of a healthy diet and a good multivitamin/mineral (NewChapter, Garden of Life, Rainbow Light, etc.), two supplements

you can try safely to lift your mood are vitamin B complex and

vitamin C in the form of buffered mineral ascorbates. But if you

blues are life altering and resist other strategies, its time to dig

deeper. I recommend having a natural health practitioner look a

your neurotransmitter, thyroid hormone, cortisol, DHEA-S and sex

hormone levels. Based on results, there are many natural supple

ments available to correct deficiencies and imbalances, and they

can truly change your whole outlook in a short time.

See you in the spring! Lauren,

Health Coach & Nutrition Consultant [email protected]

For The Health of It By Lauren Picciani, MA, Consultant


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Rainy Revival:Free, Docent-led

Nature Hike!Friends of Edgewoods trained docents

guide free nature hikes at 10am on the

third Saturday morning of each month.

The 3 - 4 mile walks vary according to

the docent and the current happenings inthe Preserve.

More Information from Friends of Edgewood (866) 463-3439

[email protected]

www.friendsofedgewood.org

Edgewood Parks Redwood City neighbors can join the Friends o

Edgewood in their goal to Preserve, Educate and Restore at

Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve:

If youre interested in becoming a Docent, learn to lead Wildflower

Walks at Edgewood! Once a year Friends of Edgewood offers an

excellent docent-training program on local geology, plant communi-

ties, and wildflowers.

To REGISTER, please email Mary at

[email protected].

More information or questions?

Visit: www.friendsofedgewood.org or email

[email protected].

From January 30 through April 20, 2013, on alternate weeks, we offer

seven topics. Each Wednesday evening class in Redwood City is fol

lowed by a hike in Edgewood Park on the next Saturday morning. A

$30 fee covers a book about wildflowers at Edgewood, and a binder

full of information. Graduates join FoEs corps of trained docent

who lead free wildflower walks Ferns, Bryophytes & Early Blooms -Free, Family-Oriented, Docent-led Nature Walk - Third Saturday

Nature Walk at Edgewood Natural Preserve.

The Pilot would like to remind you that the Redwood ShoresFarmers Market is our Citys only year round farmers market. You

can always get great, fresh produce and other products, even in the

middle of winter! The Redwood Shores Farmers Market is open

every Friday from 3 pm - 7 pm, in the parking lot of the RedwoodShores Branch Library, 399 Marine Parkway. This is a great market

with a really nice mix of vendors, so please check it out.


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What Age Should I Retire and starttaking 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 determine your full retirement age.

The longer you work the higher the benefit

payment from Social Security. Experts sayyou 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 social security.gov/retire website and contact a financial

professional.

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?

* What if I retire outside the US?

* Will Medicare cover me while I am in retirement?

* How much will my benefit be?

* Do I qualify for retirement benefits?

Kendra Bronstein, John Hancock Financial Network

in San Mateo - 650-341-5050 ext 158

Source of information from www.social security.gov

SMAR 276-20121204-125191

Last month, I described nine of the infuriating games that debtors

play and how to respond, so as to improve the odds of getting paid

Here are more of these games and how to finesse them.

1. Well pay you when our customers pay us. You say, I wish we

could do that, but we cant. Then recommend places where

people can get money bank loans, relatives, line of credit, home

equity line. If they have access to one or more of these sources

and refuse to use them, you are getting evidence, sooner ratherthan later, that you may have to turn the account into collection.

2. As long as I pay you a dollar a month, you have to accept it.

Wrong. Thats a throwback to the Soldiers and Sailors Relie

Act of World War Two, and it did apply to service persons in

uniform. That law is long since off the books, but some old

timers fantasize that it may still apply.

3. As long as I make regular payments, you have to accept them.

Wrong, again. The unpaid balance is always due, and you are

entitled to pursue the full balance or turn it over to collection.

4. Why are your prices so high? You can acknowledge tha

prices often do go up. Say, Youre right. They do seem high

Its amazing how high things are these days. I remember whenmilk was $.50 a half gallon and gas was $.75 a gallon. However

you do owe $500 on this account, and we can accept cash, check

or charge card. Which would you prefer to clear the balance

in full?

5. A small payment is offered and thats the most you can get. You

can ask them to come to the office and fill out a statement of

income and expenses, with as much evidence as they can bring

If they will do that, its a sign of responsibility, and you may

want to accommodate them on a payment plan. If they refuse

you may decide to let the collection agency spend their time to

deal with the debtor.

6. How can you ask an old lady like me to pay? Your debtorheart wont break if you tell her, Im truly sorry if this is

causing you distress, and I wish I didnt have to call you, but you

have ignored several statements, and you do need to take care of

this now.

7. No speak English! If no one does speak English, you might be

able to guess the language Spanish and Chinese languages are

fairly recognizable you could send a message in the mail in tha

language. For a large enough bill, you may be able to get some

one who speaks that language to call the debtor. One technique

used by some collectors is to say the word COLLECTION

distinctly into the phone. They say that often smokes out some

one faking the inability to speak English.

8. Accusations Youre harassing me, youre dunning me, yourea money grubber, you cant get blood out of a turnip, etc.

Simply deny the allegation. Im not harassing you and you are

not a turnip. Youre a human being, and we need to discuss how

you plan to take care of this bill in full.

This brings me to the end of Games Debtors Play. There are others

and this gives you a good general approach for finessing typica

excuses, stalls, and evasions. For any of my comments that were

legalistic in character, since I am not an attorney, please check with

your attorney to be sure you are operating within the law in your state

By Leonard Sklar

[email protected] www.sklarcashflow.com

Games Debtors Play Part 2

A Gardening ValentineCabbage always has a heart, Green beans string along,

Youre such a Tomato, will you Peas me to belong?

Youve been the Apple of my eye, you know how much I care,

So Lettuce get together, Wed make the perfect Pear.

Now, somethings sure to Turnip, to prove you cant be Beet;

So if you Carrot all for me, lets let our Tulips meet.

Dont Squash my hopes and dreams now, Bee my Honey dear;

Or tears will fill Potatos eyes, while Sweet Corn lends

an ear.Ill Cauliflower shop and say, your dreams are Parsley mine.

Ill work and share my Celery, So youll be my Valentine.

Compliments of Carlmont Nursery

Correction Correction !! In The Light Up TheShores Contest, 508 Breakwater was identified as 506

Breakwater. The Elves apologize for the error.


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Dogs love to hear stories! Come read to a specially

trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society

Music, Stories & Games in English and Spanish Saturday February 9 at 11:00am

Join Valria for music and stories for ages 1-4.

Eth-noh-tec Storytelling

Saturday February 16 at 11:00am

Eth-Noh-Tec has created an exciting new blend of sto

rytelling and physical theater. Sponsored by the Friend

of the Library

Seaside Storytime

Saturday February 23 at 1:30pm

Learn about rocky shores of the Bay with the MarinScience Institute.

Peninsula Book Club

Tuesday February 26 at 6:00pm

We will discuss Jonathan Safran Foers

Everything is Illuminated.

To RSVP, visit meetup.com/The-Peninsula-Book-Club

Homework Center

Monday-Tuesday 3:00-6:00, Wednesday 1:00-6:00

Thursday 3:00-6:00

Weekly Storytimes

Mondays 11:00am - Preschool Ages 3-5

Tuesdays 7:00pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Age

Thursdays 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5

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

Teen Gaming and Activities

Mondays 5:00pm

Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores Branch

Library!

Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm

Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm

Sunday 9:30am-2:30pmMeeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch

Library

Please visit www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meet

ingrooms.html

For volunteer opportunities at the Redwood Shore

Branch Library,please call 650.780.5740

Club FoxSchedule for February

(877) 435-9849 or

http://www.clubfoxrwc.com/Bring it Karaoke with Anthony

8 p.m. Monday, February 11.No Cover.

Cold Feat (Club Fox Blues Jam)

7 p.m. Wednesday, February 13. $5.

My Funny Valentine

A Romantic Evening with The Nancy Gulliland Trio.

8 p.m. Thursday, February 14. $20.

Arab Women of Comedy

8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Friday, February 15. $25.

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

8 p.m. Saturday, February 16. $20.

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks7 p.m. Sunday, February 17. $25.

Bring it Karaoke with Anthony

8 p.m. Monday, February 18. No Cover.

Steve Freund (Club Fox Blues Jam)

7 p.m. Wednesday, February 20. $5.

Live Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha Cha with

Orquesta Saboriqua

9 p.m. Friday, February 22. $10.

The Peatot Purium Party 2013

8 p.m. Saturday, February 23. $20.

Bring it Karaoke with Anthony8 p.m. Monday, February 25. No Cover.

Teach For AmericaOn Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 AM, the San Carlos/Redwood City

branch of AAUW will hold their monthly meeting at the Belmont

Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas. The featured speaker will be

Elizabeth Guli, who will discuss her experiences in the Teach for

America program. Ms. Guli has worked as a Special Education

teacher in the Bay Area and is currently teaching at Sequoia High

School. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is free and

open to the public. For further information, call Sandra Cooperman,

650-369-2004.


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Cold and Heat and Your AnimalsAs Im writing this months column, the days have been

extremely cold. Like everyone else, I wonder if my next PG&E bill

is going to break the bank, because I have the heater on more

than I normally do.

Also, as a pet sitter, there is nothing worse than walking into an

ice-cold house! If it is so cold that I can see my breath when Im

inside your house yes, this has happened to me it is too cold for

me and for your animals! Ive entered more than one home where

it is actually warmer outside than it is inside the house! At this time

of year, if you are going out of town, please take the comfort of

your dog and cat into mind. Just because an animal has fur does

not mean they are exempt from feeling the cold and being cold.

They can and do feel the cold! Please be sure you leave the ther-

mostat set to a comfortable position while you are away.

As the days progress towards summer, however, I often have the

opposite problem. A house that is too warm! More than once Iveentered a house that is so warm, it is unbearable even for me.

During these heat waves, when you are home, you have the option

to open a window or two to get some air movement. However,

when you are away, for safety reasons your windows cannot be left

open. There is no ventilation or air movement. I remember one

year the temperature hit the triple digits. The house had no air

conditioning and there was not a fan to be found. Any fans for sale

had long ago flown off the shelves by others seeking some kind of

relief from the unrelenting heat. In an effort to cool down the cats,

I knew I had to do something! I used a wet towel to wipe them

down. I cant say the cats appreciated my efforts. But, after their

perceived ordeal, Im sure they felt a bit more comfortable.

So, during those summer months please remember to leave theair conditioner set to a comfortable level. Those heat waves can hit

without much warning! And, if you dont have air conditioning,

please be sure to leave out a fan (or two) in case we need to turn

them on.

Remember to check that thermostat and air conditioner before

you leave. Have them set appropriately. Ultimately, it is the

welfare of your fur kids that is our #1 consideration and concern!

Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a

Pet Tech Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at:

[email protected].

More Dogs Without Leashes In RWSThere is a growing issue of dogs being walked without their leashes

especially on the SF Bay Trail by Preserve Park, Redwood Shores

Elementary School, and The Preserve Community. Its important to

realize that walking dogs without leashes is in violation of Redwood

City Codes 25.1.14 and 25.1.15, and San Mateo County Ordinance

Section 3.3.2. There are a number of reasons for the need to walk

dogs with leashes:

Dogs without a leash in our community is especially concerning

given the range of people who enjoy walking along the SF Bay

Trail, including children and the elderly. Recently, a dog off it

leash on the SF Bay Trail come onto private property and traversed

a homeowners furniture. The dog owner lost control over his dog

for about 5 minutes and no verbal commands worked.

Parts of Redwood Shores are designated preserved areas for endan

gered species.

Each day it is very easy to notice a number of dogs off their leash

walking and running on the SF Bay Trail even though there are city

and county rules requiring dogs to be on leash at all times. This is an

issue that could be associated with the recent development of PreservePark, Redwood Shores Elementary School, and the Preserve

Community; and how opportunists have viewed this new develop-

ment in Redwood Shores.

This new area of Redwood Shores is not without rules at the City o

County level. There are reasons for the City Codes and County

Ordinance requiring dogs to be on leashes at all times. We have a Dog

Park in our community with a dog friendly Cafe practically next to it

The Dog Park in Redwood Shores is the area designated for dogs to

be without leash. The SF Bay Trail or any other walkways o

Redwood City Parks in Redwood Shores are not the areas to walk

dogs without leash. Joe Calder, Redwood Shores Resident


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I LOVE MY CLOSET? I LOVE MY CLOSET!Almost everyone has some issue with their closet. Do any of these

sound familiar to you?

My closet is full but I cant see what Ive got in there.

Its so frustrating getting dressed in the morning I cant figure ouwhat to put on.

Ive lost weight but Im afraid to get rid of the larger sizes in case I

need them again.

Dont worry with some TLC, you can love your closet. Here are

some tips to get you started:

1. Break it down into manageable steps. Maybe start first with you

jewelry, or the coat closet, or your shoes. When one section is done

take a break. This can be mentally exhausting, so dont try to do

it all at one time. When youve regrouped, move on to the nex

section; this may need to be done over several days or weekends

Thats okay youre started!

2. Keep only those items that you love (clothes that hold bad memorie

are gone), that fit you now, that are still relevant to your life style and

the part of the country where you live, and are in good repair (or get

them repaired.) If you have seasonal or rarely worn items, store them

separately. This could give you instant space in your primary closet

3. Have sacks or bins ready to hold the items youre going to donate to

charity or give away to a friend.

4. Make what you have visible you cant wear it if you cant see it

Check out my February Style Bulletin (you can see it via a link on

my website) for more organizing tips and some clever display ideas

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood

Shores. Visit her website at www.adenadesigns.net for free tips sheet

and to sign up for her blog and monthly newsletter.


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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

Wall Street Journalreaders know that

the Friday edition contains the On

Wine column that is co-authoredon

an alternating weekly basisby Lettie

Teague and Jay McInerney. Topics cover

a wide variety of subjectsprofiles ofprominent personalities, reviews of

high quality appellations, tastings and

recommendations, plus other random

observations. In 2010 they took over that

column from wine writing couple Dorothy

Gaiter and John Beecher who co-authored it

as Tastings for twelve years. In their final

article on December 25, 2009, they offered their

personal perspective on The Mysterious Heart of Deliciousness

subtitled Trust Yourself. Taking direct aim at those who rate

wines on the 100 point scale, they said, Too many people have

come to believe that there is some sort of objective truth abou

every wine. This is nonsense. Their conclusion: the greates

wine experiences are deeply personal and have zero to do with

another persons numerical rating.

Its hard to disagree with them, for if youve ever been in a group

wine tasting, you know opinions range widely, with little if any

consensus. Moreover, one persons 95 rating could be another

85, and both would be correct in their assessment of the same

wine. The former might appreciate the abundant tannins and thei

role in the wines long term aging. The latter would not, for he/she

might prefer something softer to drink right now. Those same

astringent tannins would preclude near term dining enjoyment.

Beyond that observation, one of Gaiter and Brechers more note-

worthy contributions to American wine enjoyment is their creation

ofOpen That Bottle Night (OTBN). Throughout their career they

received questions from readers about a particular wines value, its

aging possibilities as well as optimum drinking date. They knew

that everyone has at least one special wine stored somewhere, in

anticipation of the perfect occasion. With years of experience, i

was clear to them that the perfect moment seldom occurred

For many, that special wine eventually aged into decline, and

consequently, a potentially memorable evening was missed.

Knowing that, their 1999 column proposed the last Saturday in

February as Open That Bottle Night, and recommended tha

readers bring their special bottle out of hiding to enjoy it now

not later. Readers were advised to research its special qualities

and to enjoy the wine without agonizing about what might have

been had they opened it sooner, or waited longer. They were also

invited to write the WSJ and share that evenings experience

which they did by the hundreds. With Februarys last Saturday

almost upon on, give OTBNsome thought. Rescue that dusty

collectors item in the rear of your clothes closet, invite some

friends for dinner. It just might develop into a memorable

delicious and deeply personal wine experience.

From LYNNs KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced

California Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams

LOVE AT FIRST BITE!

February is such a funny little month. What other month can you celebrate

such an eclectic range of holidays from the pomp and circumstance of

unceremoniously dragging Punxutawney Phil from his makeshift burrow, to

the frivolity of red roses, candies and special dinners to celebrate love on

Valentines Day, to honoring two of our most famous Presidents on

Presidents Day, now memorialized on the third Monday in February, to themysterious Leap Year which appears only every four years?

Growing up in Wethersfield, we had our own version of Pennsylvanias

Punxutawney Phil we just called him Mr. Woodchuck but it seemed as

though he created his own shorter winter hibernation schedule. He lived in

the woodpile in the shed adjacent to our garage, where Dad kept stacks of

wood for our two fireplaces, some miscellaneous gardening equipment, and

our trash cans. There was no light in the shed just cobwebs, spiders and

other assorted inhabitants who co-existed with Mr. Woodchuck. Despite the

fact that my brothers seemingly solitary chore was taking the trash out,

invariably it was one of the sisters who would grab the trash after dinner, fling

open the back door, race off the porch, run around the garage to the shed, give

the trash cans a good swift kick to scare any critters in residence, rip the lid

off the trash can, dump the trash, reposition the lid, and run back into the

house, all in a matter of seconds. Brrr it was cold in late winter. Im not

sure Dad ever figured out why those trash cans were so dented! Sometimes

wed see Mr. Woodchuck waddle off through the backyards we thought he

was rather cute when he should have been happily snoozing in February.

And any self-respecting New Englander knows that of course the groundhog

will see his shadow its only February 2nd for heavens sake, with plenty of

time for more winter snow and ice.

Now for something sweet and chocolaty for Valentines Day dessert.

This recipe is adapted from Ye Olde Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts.

Special thanks to my sister, Lori, for finding the recipe that we all used to

enjoy. These cookies are cake-like, yet moist and delicious I hadnt made

them in years, but they taste just as I remembered. They make a nice treat

for Valentines Day, accompanied with some French vanilla ice cream and

sliced strawberries.WALNUT FUDGE DROP COOKIES

(Oven Temperature 350 Degrees)1 Cup Bakers Superfine Sugar

Cup Unsalted Butter

2 Oz. Unsweetened Chocolate (I used Scharffen Berger Unsweetened

Dark Chocolate 99% Cacao)

2 Large Eggs

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Teaspoon Salt

1 Cups Sifted White All Purpose Flour

Teaspoon Baking Soda

1 Cup Walnuts, chopped

Melt butter and chocolate over double boiler (water should be at a low

simmer) whisk until smooth, and remove from heat. Set aside to cool to

room temperature. (You can speed up this process by putting bowl in

refrigerator for several minutes)

Beat eggs, salt, add sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add cooled

butter and chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Sift flour and baking soda

and add to wet ingredients. Do NOT overbeat! Add chopped walnuts,

stir to incorporate evenly.

Drop cookie dough in small one tablespoon mounds (I use a small melon

baller, which works nicely) onto parchment paper covered cookie sheet,

about 3 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees in regular oven for ten (10)

minutes. Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for a few minutes

before moving them with a spatula to cookie rack to finish cooling.

Enjoy!

These cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container. You can

also refrigerate the dough and bake up a few fresh cookies at any time.

Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994


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Dear Parents:

I am pleased to announce that CLUB USA STARS (Students Talented and Reaching

Success) is an exciting new program located in Redwood Shores. I have joined with

CLUB USA STARS because their vision is for all children to be successful in their

education pathway with support from mentors and volunteers who have achieved at

exceptional levels in their careers related to the arts, math, and science. As an experi-

enced educator, I am committed to ensuring that all children reach their potential for

academic success. I have an extraordinary group of tutors and mentors joining me towork with students individually and in small groups on meeting their goals.

This unique program will offer students in kindergarten through grade 12 an individual educational plan to

help them integrate 21st century learning skills in their everyday school activities. For elementary school

students, this program will extend the school day for children to receive instruction in small guided reading

groups to help them expand their skills and strategies for shared reading and personal reading, phonemic

awareness, and writing for a purpose in order to connect reading and writing. Reading for meaning and

understanding is a critical skill for success in school. For middle school and high school students, there will

be a focus on supporting students in their current educational plan, preparing for college entrance exams,

applying to top universities, and planning for the future. In addition, there will be opportunities for your

child to participate in enrichment activities related to math and science.

Does your child

1. relate prior knowledge and experience to literal and inferential information found in the text?

2. ask clarifying questions and demonstrate comprehension by pinpointing answers in the text?

3. explain and evaluate how text features help the reader gain meaning from the text?

4. extract significant information from the text (including problems, solutions, and major points) and

identify central ideas in the text?

5. choose to read to gain information?

6. choose to read for enjoyment?

7. have difficulty in completing homework assignments?

8. have an academic plan to complete middle/high school and prepare for college/career?

9. have a mentor to encourage positive school performance?

10. show a desire to be successful in school?

If you answered no to most of these questions, you should enroll your child in this unique opportunity

offered by CLUB USA STARS. I will evaluate your childs past and present academic status and make

recommendations for his or her weekly plan of study. The program will begin on January 15, 2013 at

Shores Childrens Center (1060 Twin Dolphin, above CCLC, near PAC) and continue year round on

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Each day will be filled one hour at a time and Saturday will be filled before Sunday. The costwill be $400 per month for four hours per week (three during the week and one on the weekend).

To register, please go to http://register.asapconnected.com/Default.aspx?org=3055.

I would like to answer your questions and schedule a meeting with you to secure your childs place in

this program. Please contact me at [email protected] or 650.242.KIDS (650.242.5437)

to set up your appointment.

Sincerely, Linda McDaniel, M.A. Education

Tutors names and bios will be provided in the March issue.


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History Museum Continues ItsFree First Fridays Program

The San Mateo County History Museum again started its

Free First Fridays program on February 1, 2013. The San

Mateo County History Museum is located at 2200 Broadway within the 103-year-old Old Courthouse in Redwood City. It features

exhibits related to the use of natural resources, suburban development, ethnic experience and entrepreneurial achievement on the Peninsula

from the times of the Ohlone Indian through today. The Museum is open every day except Monday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Free

First Fridays program is sponsored by AT&T and Safeway. For more information contact www.historysmc.org or 650.299.0104.

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