The Pilot

Volume 44 Number 7 Redwood Shores Community Association July 2014

Sounds of the Shores Concert
The June 22nd concert
featured classic rock with
The SHANKS, winners of
the KFOX 98.5 Last
Band Standing competi-
tion.
The weather was another
beautiful day in RWS.
People brought lawn chairs or blankets, friends and best
moves, because this band really made you dance! The
Maxwell Chicago Style Food Truck was on hand for food
and drink.
The 2nd concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 13th, again
from 5pm to 7pm. The Cocktail Monkeys bring you more
than exciting music and perfect vocal harmony; they bring
fun, camaraderie and professionalism to each show. From
note one, you realize you are among the Bay Areas top
notch musicians. Mark St. John plays a screaming guitar
while Bobby Asea sets the beat on bass with Will Diamond
keeping it rock steady all with the drive and passion you will
come to see as the heart of the Cocktail Monkeys.
Pilot Staff
Incoming 1st through 5th graders learn how to become a Cub
Scout! Pack 61 will have fantastic sports and academic activi-
ties for current Scouts or those interested in Scouting to partic-
ipate and earn belt loops for their achievements! Summer
Packtivities are free and lots of fun! Please take a look at our
flyer and download activities galore!
Learn about knots, 1st aid, cheer our current Scouts on as they
are promoted to their next rank and have healthy smoothies!
Or by helping with school beautification on Sunday, August
24th. Or challenge your balancing skills and meet the Pack at
our Milk Carton Boat Race & BBQ on September 7th!
Summer Packtivities Sandpiper
Community Center Every Sunday
3:30-5:30PM
Starting July 6th
7/6 Kickball & Map and Compass
7/13 Soccer & Video Games
7/20 Basketball & Photography
7/27 Flag Football & Family Travel
8/3 Tennis & Geography
8/10 Volleyball & Astronomy
8/17 Marbles & Chess
8/24 Softball & Music
Event Contact: Kathleen Foster /
kathleenbouttefoster@yahoo.com
Event Location: Sandpiper Community Center 797 Redwood
Shores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065
RSCA Events for 2014
Summer Concerts - Marlin Park
Sundays - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
July 13th Cocktail Monkeys
August 10th Highway Blues
Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rd
Mariner Park
Give & Go Recycling - Saturday - September 6th
Redwood Shores Library Parking Lot
Halloween Walk - Saturday - October 25th
Marlin Park - 1 to 2pm
Santa Comes To The Shores - Sunday -
December 7th - RWS Library - 1-3pm
Light Up The Shores Judging -
Date to be determined
Cub Scout Summer
Packtivities
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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 July 10th, 2014
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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.
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
Presidents Memo Page 3
Were For The Birds, Wildlife Protected Page 4
RWC Phone Payment System Page 8
Lucy Li Update Page 8
Shoreway Environmental Center Page 9
Art On The Square Page 9
Meals On The Wheels Page 10
School Casualties Practice Exercise Page 10
Letter To The Editor Page 10
Passport Services Page 12
BRSSD Superentendants Letter Page 14
Graduates Page 15
Therapists Corner Page 16
RWC Recognized at Playful City Page 16
Lawn Be Gone, Club Fox Schedule Page 17
Victorian Days, Farmers Market Page 17
Secrets To Grilling Success Page 18
Choosing A Pet Sitter Page 19
Financial Challenges For Women Page 19
Traveling With Style Page 20
Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 21
Daily Food Choices, Library News Page 22
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Presidents Memo for July 2014 by Harris Rogers
WELCOME! New Shores Residents
At least twice each year we verify our postal mailing lists
with the U.S. Postal Service. What we receive is a file of
change of addresses that provides a rough idea of how
many people are moving in & out of the Shores.
This past year weve seen a big increase in the number of
families moving into the Shores (along with a few moving
from one home to another within the Shores!) Since we
mail The PILOT to each postal address (and not to a per-
son), our new neighbors automatically get each monthly
issue of The PILOT.
So a warm Welcome! to those of you new to the Shores.
We hope that you find and will help us keep the Shores
a GREAT place to live.
CC&Rs on ALL Shores Residences
The Shores was from the beginning a planned community,
and EVERY residence is governed by a set of Covenants,
Codes & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Those CC&Rs vary between areas, but ALL properties
(repeat: ALL PROPERTIES!) have CC&Rs with restrictions
as to the type of building, colors & styles, landscaping, and
other features allowed within that area. The CC&Rs also
define for each area the governing body that approves
changes and oversees compliance.
We continue to see a lot of remodeling construction hap-
pening around the Shores. Just a reminder that ALL
changes to your exterior must be approved in advance by
either your local Home Owners Association or if your
home is not in one of our HOAs by the Architectural
Design Review Board of Redwood Shores.
RSCA: What We Do
The primary purpose of the Redwood Shores Community
Association (RSCA) is to be THE advocate on issues that
affect the quality of life in the Shores.
Our mission is to represent the interests of residents and
businesses in the Shores. RSCA is an inclusive organiza-
tion that celebrates the incredible diversity of our communi-
ty.
RSCA endeavors to:
1.provide a forum for united community action by all groups
within the Shores, and to assist homeowners and mainte-
nance organizations in achieving common goals.
2.disseminate, by newsletter and other means, information
of significance to the Shores utilizing The PILOT (a
monthly newsletter), the internet, and our roadway medi-
an signboards.
3.encourage and promote a safe and healthful environment
for family life.
4.present social, cultural, and other events for the Shores
community.
5.advocate fairness in taxation of property in the Shores.
6.encourage responsible growth of property development in
the Shores.
7.carry on any business in furtherance of any of the above
activities, or any other activities which the Association
shall deem to be in the community interest.
8.implement the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores Subdivisions
No. 1 and No. 2, Marlin Subdivisions No. 1 through and
including No. 6, and Dolphin Subdivisions No. 1 and No.
2, to appoint members of the Architectural Design Review
Boards to those Subdivisions, and to coordinate the
enforcement of the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores
Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2 Marlin Subdivisions No. 1
through and including No. 6 and Dolphin Subdivisions No.
1 and No. 2 with the City of Redwood City.
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 get-
ting (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 can not 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 for thieves to find
out if anyone is home or if the home might be empty.
Let Our Wildlife Be Wild
I have been asked to remind Shores residents once again
that feeding ANY of our local wildlife whether on private or
public property is an illegal activity under California law
and subject to $1,000 fine for the first offense.
This includes not only the waterfowl in our lagoons, but also
feeding in your backyard or leaving dog or cat food out
where it can be accessed by the numerous rats, raccoons,
possums, and skunks that share our little island.
We 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 domes-
ticated 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
important for our residents to remember (and to remind our
guests) that feeding, harming, or removing any of our
wildlife is prohibited.
Please respect all our wildlife LET THEM BE WILD and
enjoy them from a safe distance.
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Redwood Shores, Were For The Birds
The California Clapper
Rail (Rallus longirostris obso-
letus) is found principally in
San Francisco Bay, Monterey
Bay and Morro Bay although
its range is as far south as the
coasts of Ecuador and
Northern Peru, western
Mexico and western Central
America. Despite this wide range, the California Clapper Rail
is now endangered. Populations have been reduced in the Bay
Area to around 3000 birds. The cause of their decline appears
to be the ongoing destruction of coastal marshes and estuaries.
In other words, their habitat is being filled in.
A large bird, the California Clapper Rail is about the size of a
chicken, and like chickens, rarely flies preferring to scurry
along the mudflats. Males are slightly larger than females. The
Clapper Rail sports a long slightly decurved bill. It has olive-
brown upper feathers, a cinnamon colored breast, dark flanks
crossed by white bars and is white under its tail.
They are quite shy. Most of their feeding occurs in the early
morning or at dusk. If you see them, they are usually probing
or scavenging along the edges of mudflats where vegetation
grows which can help hide them. Around here, the most like-
ly place to spot a California Clapper Rail is along the Belmont
Slough. Their diet consists mostly of crustaceans, but they are
known to eat small fish, insects, seeds, birds eggs, slugs and
when necessary, small mice. They are mostly silent during the
day but you might hear them at dusk. Their call is not very
musical, just a harsh clacking sound.
Breeding occurs from mid-March through July. They make a
nest of twigs and place it low often among tree roots. Eggs are
laid in clutches of four to fourteen. The incubation period is 18
29 days. The eggs are quite striking, buff with purple spots
but hatch rates are less than 50% which only adds to concerns
about their ability to survive as a species. The chicks leave
their nest within one day and are fed by their parents until they
are able to forage for themselves.
Note: Do not feed, chase or annoy birds or other wildlife. They
are a valuable asset to our community. When you can, take a
minute to pick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse. Birds
can choke on small plastic wrappers or get entangled in bags
and starve. Submitted by Ramona Rabin
References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell
Lab of Ornithology website www.allaboutbirds.org
Our Wildlife are Protected
by Law
RWC - Readers were very upset to read
about the SUV driver who mowed down a
family of geese on Shell Parkway last month.
My heart lurched and then I thought to look up
California law. This driver and others who dont care about
wildlife should pay attention unless they want to be charged
with a felony with jail and/or a large fine.
I sadly remember when the swans were killed/harmed in
1996. The police led an investigation and we all mourned the
loss of our dear friends.
California Penal Code Section 597 (a) Except as provided in
subdivision (c) of this section or Section 599c, every person
who maliciously and intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures,
or wounds a living animal, or maliciously and intentionally
kills an animal, is guilty of a crime punishable pursuant to
subdivision (d).
(d) A violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) is punishable as
a felony by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of
Section 1170, or by a fine of not more than twenty thousand
dollars ($20,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment, or
alternatively, as a misdemeanor by imprisonment in a county
jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than
twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), or by both that fine and
imprisonment.
Submitted by RWS Concerned Citizen
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Redwood City Rolls Out Secure, Convenient, User-Friendly 24/7
Phone Payment System for Utility Customers
City implements new technology to increase access and convenience
for residents to pay their utility bill
RWC - Redwood City launched a new free, secure, convenient
and user-friendly phone payment system for customers on
Monday, June 9, 2014 which will give residents the ability to pay
their utility bill, access account information, and receive impor-
tant utility-related alerts 24 hours a day, seven days a week by
phone. In February of this year, Redwood City provided cus-
tomers the option to pay their utility bill in cash at 7-11 stores;
launching a new round-the-clock pay-by-phone option is an addi-
tional element in the Citys continued effort to bring more con-
venience to utility customers, while streamlining operations for
increased efficiency.
The secure convenient service is a product of Paymentus - a com-
pany that provides billing, payment, and communication solutions
for organizations throughout the country. Using Paymentus serv-
ice called Utilityworks, Redwood City will provide this new
automated phone system that will feature quick account balance
review and payment with a credit card, debit card or e-check in an
easy-to-follow automated voice system.
In addition to having access to account information and payment
options 24/7, Redwood City utility customers will be able to
receive proactive important information via Paymentus alert-
works service. This tool allows the City to notify customers by
phone or email about pertinent information including water
restrictions, service interruptions, and reminder calls for past-due
customers.
These changes reflect our continued commitment to provide a
superior customer service experience, states Mayor Jeffrey Gee.
We recognize that customers want accessibility, convenience and
a user-friendly phone payment option without sacrificing security.
We believe this new system will deliver just that. This is yet
another example of how Redwood City uses technology to
increase access to government.
Beyond using technology to provide customers with an off-site
cash payment option and ability to pay utility bills 24/7 by phone,
Redwood City recently launched myRWC, a free smart phone app
that allows residents to pay utility bills from their mobile devices,
and report, track and share quality-of-life concerns, as well as a
Pinterest site to unite theft victims with stolen property.
About Paymentus
Paymentus is the leading provider of billing, payment, and com-
munication solutions for billing organizations in North America.
With more than 500 customer implementations across the U.S.
and Canada, the company has pioneered the way bills get paid. Its
product suite, Summation360, seamlessly integrates traditional-
ly complex and costly billing and payments facets into a highly
cost-effective, one-stop solution, revolutionizing the way clients -
primarily utility companies - track customer consumption,
invoice, send out notifications, process payments, and reduce the
cost of manual activities. For more information, please visit
http://www.summation360.com.
Lucy Li Update
Playing with the big girls, the sixth
graders game and personality are
beyond her years.
Lucy Li, the eleven year old Redwood
Shores golfer made quite an impression at
the US Womens Open at Pinehurst, North
Carolina, even if she didnt make the cut for
weekend play. The youngest qualifier in the
history of the tournament, mostly held her own. Her caddy, Bryan
Bush said, she is here for the experience and the opportunity to
play with the best players in the world.
Lucy says, I like golf because its different from other sports, and
anybody can play it. If you are tall or short, or fast or slow you can
still compete. Lucy plays several courses around the Bay Area.
Most noteable, Half Moon Bay and Cinnebar Hills in San Jose.
She considers the Olympic Club her favorite course.
Michelle Wie, the tournament winner said I hope she is having a
blast out here. Wies first Open was in 2003 when she was 13
years old.
Pilot Staff
July is a month for
running free in the
sunlight. crm
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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
Eighth Season of ART on the
Square in Redwood City
RWC - Check out
the 2014 season of fine
art and craft shows.
ART on the Square
(AOTS) showcases the
best in original fine arts and crafts, and is part of Redwood
Citys popular Friday Night Music on the Square series of con-
certs at Courthouse Square and the Police Athletic Leagues
(PAL) Blues, ART & BBQ Festival.
We are reaching out to artists to participate in these unique shows.
Artists can sign up for the 2014 shows by going online to down-
load an application.
Join us for this high-quality art event, which attracts people up
and down the Peninsula; crowds average 5,000+ people for the
Friday night shows.
ART on the Square 2014 Schedule
*JEWELRY on the Square: Friday, 7/11, 5 - 8:30 pm
*ART on the Square: Friday, 7/25, 5 - 8:30 pm
*ART on the Square: Saturday, 7/26 with the
PAL Blues Festival, 11am - 8pm
*ART on the Square: Friday, 8/22, 5 - 8:30pm
Additional Summer Public Tours
Offered at the
Shoreway Environmental Center
333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos
San Carlos - RethinkWaste is pleased to announce that for the sec-
ond year in a row, additional Public Open House Day tours will be
held at the Shoreway Environmental Center this summer to give the
general public and local businesses more opportunities to see the
facility in operation. Public Open House Day tours will take place
July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31. Tours will be held twice on
each of the Public Open House Day, from 9:30 - 10:30 am and
11:30 am - 12:30 pm. (There will be no public tours in August.)
The free tour includes visiting the Transfer Station, where garbage,
food scraps and yard trimmings are handled; outdoor education
area, with a demonstration garden and composting system, rainwa-
ter harvest tank and solar panel display; a state-of-art Materials
Recovery Facility (MRF), where recyclables are processed; the
Environmental Education Center, which includes museum-quality
exhibits, reuse art and a talking robot; and more. Tour participants
will learn about the 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle and rot), resource
conservation and have the unique opportunity to see firsthand what
happens to garbage, recyclables and organics once they are picked
up from their homes and businesses.
Tours and reservations can be made by sending an email to
tours@RethinkWaste.org or calling 650.802.3506. All tours will be
scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for
groups of five or more are required. Individual reservations are
also recommended to ensure space availability.
PERIOSTAT AND GUM DISEASE
Periostat: a new drug for the war against gum disease
The leading treatments for gum disease are scaling and root planning (deep cleaning of the gums) and surgical gum treatment in
more advanced cases. Antibiotics are sometimes used in conjunction with these other therapies, often with the goal of killing bac-
teria that is causing the gum disease. Recently, there is a new drug, which instead focuses on controlling our bodys reaction to
these bacteria. The new drug is called Periostat. To understand how Periostat works, we need to have some understanding of how
bacteria in the mouth cause the loss of gum tissue and bone around the teeth. Oral bacteria cause a chronic infection in the mouth
of people with gum disease. This infection causes the body to release chemical substances called cytokines, which in turn cause a
cascade of reactions within the gum and surrounding tissue. One of the substances released is a family of enzymes known as matrix
metalloproteinases (MMPs). One of the MMPs is collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down the gum and bone. Periostat is a new
application of a not so new drug, doxycycline. Doxycycline is a derivative of tetracycline. Periostat is a 20 mg capsule of doxy-
cycline that should be taken twice a day over several months. Periostat helps to inhibit the bodys production of the destructive col-
lagenase. Unlike higher doses of doxycycline or tetracycline that can be used to prevent the multiplication of some bacteria asso-
ciated with gum disease. Periostat protects our bodys over reaction to bacteria, and its lower dose has far fewer side effects.
Periostat is not intended to replace the need for excellent oral hygiene or other traditional gum treatment. It is a drug that clinical
research has shown that will modestly improve gum disease when taken in conjunction with professional deep cleaning of the gums
and a thorough oral hygiene regimen.
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650-394-8080
Redwood City Police and Fire
Departments Completes a School
Site Active Shooter with Mass
Casualties Practice Exercise
RWC The Redwood City Police and Fire Departments con-
ducted a large-scale joint tactical exercise as a component of
their Enhanced School Safety Plan a comprehensive multi-
phased preparedness plan for schools that embodies the
Departments commitment to developing and testing the most
effective practices associated with reducing and responding to
campus violence. The large-scale joint tactical exercise simu-
lated an active shooter on campus. It took place at Roosevelt
School at on Sunday, June 8th, 2014.
In response to the many unfortunate incidents of campus vio-
lence nationwide, the Redwood City Police and Fire
Departments worked together to implement a new strategy
incorporating lessons learned from similar incidents and train-
ing to better safeguard our citys school campuses.
The exercise provided Redwood City Police, Firefighters, and
EMTs with a challenging environment to practice the tactics
and skills necessary to respond to a critical incident such as this.
Police and Fire first responders worked hand-in-hand to begin
emergency medical triage and treatment as soon as possible,
thereby vastly increasing the likelihood of survival for those
affected in such an incident.
The Redwood City Police and Fire Departments would like to
thank its community partners who made the exercise possible,
including: the Redwood City School District and the Rite Aid
Corporation for use of their parking facilities, Intervotion and
IntelliGroups for technological support, as well as the Redwood
City community.
Questions about the exercise should be directed to Captain John
Spicer at 650-780-7130.
Dear Editor:
I have been a part time resident in Redwood Shores for the past
25 years. I started picking up garbage on Redwood Shores
Pkwy about three years ago. A majority of garbage is food con-
tainers, cups, cans, bottles and bags, I think, thrown from pass-
ing cars.
We talked to the police and were told they could not do any-
thing about it unless we see the garbage thrown from a car.
As I walked along Redwood Shores Parkway, it seems with
the growth of Redwood Shores, it is happening more and more.
Isnt it against the law to litter? Maybe its time to put up some
kind of signage about this. Who might we contact to solve this
problem? Anonymous RWS resident
The Meals On Wheels Association
of America
The Meals On Wheels Association of America is the oldest and
largest national organization composed of and representing
local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50
U.S. states, as well as the U.S. Territories.
All told, there are some 5,000 local Senior Nutrition Programs
in the United States. These programs provide well over one
million meals to seniors who need them each day. Some pro-
grams serve meals at congregate locations like senior centers,
some programs deliver meals directly to the homes of seniors
whose mobility is limited, and many programs provide both
services.
While remarkable, the one million meals per day figure under-
estimates the size and shape of our network and its reach and
influence in communities across America. In addition to the
hundreds of thousands of seniors who receive meals, there are
many thousands of professionals employed at the various local
Senior Nutrition Programs across the U.S. More notable than
that is the virtual army of two million volunteers who also
work for these programs.
Our vision is an America in which all seniors live a nourished
life with independence and dignity.
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Redwood City Implements New
By Appointment Hours
for City Hall Passport Services
New schedule moves to an appointment-only
schedule during peak times of service to increase
convenience for residents
RWC - Redwood City will be starting an appointment-only
schedule for passport-related services starting July 14, 2014 in an
effort to increase customer convenience. Residents who need pass-
port services can schedule an appointment Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm, and Fridays from 9:00am to
12:00 noon by calling 650.780.7220. Passport service is provided
by the City Clerks Office in both English and Spanish on the sec-
ond floor of City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
94063.
Residents can access an array of passport assistance at the City
Clerks Passport Acceptance Services counter including submitting
an application for a new passport or renewing a current one (subject
to special requirements), applying for a passport book, and obtain-
ing forms related to passport processing. Only checks, money
orders or cashier checks are accepted.
Moving to an appointment-only schedule on the days we have the
most inquiries prevents unnecessary wait times for people who need
assistance and improves staffs ability to meet the need for passport
services in an efficient manner, states Mayor Jeffrey Gee.
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Dear Redwood Shores Community,
Its summer! One would think that we would take a break, but there
are three things happening this summer that I would like to share with
you.
Additional Board Meetings to Consider Facilities Expansion
As I have written previously, our school district enrollment continues
to grow dramatically. We had 2,400 students in 2006, and this past school year we had
3,700 students, an increase of over 50%! Families with schoolaged children continue to
join our community. Looking at our kindergarten and new enrollments this past spring,
we expect to grow by 200 students for next school year, with an additional 420 students
in the three subsequent years, according to a recent demographic study.
Although we added 28 classrooms district wide over the last three years, our continued
enrollment growth likely requires continued facilities expansion. The school board takes
this situation seriously, and the Board of Trustees is scheduling additional meetings to
solicit expert advice and consider options, including a potential bond measure. If you
care to attend a board meeting, the dates, times and locations will be listed on the
school board page of our District website (brssd.org/board). I will continue to keep
you informed of developments.
Summer Teacher Training
Nearly 150 teachers have signed up for a week long institute on reading instructional
strategies during the last week of July. We have experts from Teachers College at
Columbia University in New York coming to lead the training. Teachers College is ranked
third in the nation in the area of Curriculum and Instruction for graduate studies in edu
cation. Trainings like this, coupled with our teachers commitment to continued learn
ing, help make our schools excellent.
New Principal at Sandpiper School
Effective July 1, Sandpiper School has a new principal. Her name is Tami Moore, and she
is joining us from her position as Assistant Principal at Booksin Elementary. Booksin is a
highachieving school in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. Ms. Moore brings a
wealth of experience, new ideas, and energy to the role of principal at Sandpiper. She
will be coming to school regularly beginning in early August, and I invite you to stop by
and say hello.
Best wishes for an enjoyable summer!
Michael Milliken, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools mmilliken@brssd.org
Buan Elijah Drew
Chan Lauren
Chan Vincent
Crump Isaiah
Dowling Liam
Fernandez Dominic
Gharib Yousef
Gupta Riya
Hanhan Mary-Mia
Harshaw Blaine
Herrick Julia
Khoury Elaina
Knox Emma
Kramer Griffin
Kwan Ashlyn
Lee Nathaniel
Maurry Jack
Nieder Joshua
Potts Kyle
Saba Nick
Tomita Ryan
Emma Evans
Zhou Yi Flaminio
Marissa Huitron Cardenas
Calvin Hunter
Keilani Isono
Thomas Jessen
Shumpei Kikuchi
Aaron Lee
Isabella Lien
Ethan Liu
Holden McCandless
Jacqueline McGuinness
Sean McKenna
Timothy Nguy
Mikayla Nguyen
Michael Nightengale
Claire Nyholm Goncalves
Miles Ozorio
Sandpiper 5th Grade Class of 2014
Teacher Burtschell
Bierwagen Colin
Castillo Alyana Noelle
Chu Michael
Hanlon Kasey
Kessler Aleece
Kurup Viveka
Li Aaron
Percer Aidan
Quon Nicholas
Smailey Ashley
Smith Aidan
Stulbarg Hannah
Summers Makenna
Summers Rachael
Sweeney Owen
Villegas Kye
Teacher Powers
Benavides-Ortiz Juan
Bishop Lyanna
Vano Alessandra
Veinstein Dominique
Wood Aila
Yaniv Ben
Yee Evynne
Young Sydney
Yurovitsky Shayna
Teacher Shanteau
Anderson Justin
Azizalili Nuray
Burfield Scott
Camerino Noah
Castillo Andrea Nadine
Chopoff Nadia
Chung Connor
Douglis Trevor
Eliopoulos Andrew
Gee Taylor
Hanhan Grace
Irwin Ryan
Jacobs Brianna
Joe Amanda
Kumar Rohan
Liu Jessica
Myers Elli
Ortiz Lauren
Peek Mary
Pelzner Ashley
Robinson-Singer Blake
Rutter Matthew
Sinha Jai
Wampler Sierra
Wang Haotian
Westfall Sebastian
Wong Alexander
Yaniv Tom
Yee Riley
Zhang Patrick
RWS Elementary School
5th Grade Class of 2014
Teachers Mr. Nathan Losch and Ms. Kristen Verderame
Rohan Patel
Matias Pollan
Ashton Reynolds
Henry Rodas
Tara Roshan
Dylan Sabahi
Jake Sales
Manya Sanchez
Ethan Singer
Ashwin Singh
Joshua Smith
Kayla Stocker
Clara Szego
Kyle Tam
Olivia Troy
Kye Vela
Shayla Villarreal
Justin Wong
Hannah Wu
Rebecca Acker
Joshua Ahn
Jake Ascher
Jacob Batio
Madelyn Becker
Antonio Berthold
Teresa Berthold
Andrea Brehovska
Anna Isabelle Bruey Sedano
Patrick Carlos
Caspar Carus
Jasmine Cassidy
Ethan Cha Choe
Jeffrey Chan
Jeremy Chan
Ally Chu
Isabel Cline
Jack Coyer
Aidan Dahl
Ameya Deo
Sarah Dong
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Page 16
The Therapists
Corner
Coping with Failure: Theres a
little Michael Jordan in all of us
Most people wouldnt use the word failure
when thinking of Michael Jordan. There is
probably little debate about his being the finest basketball player
of all time. He won 6 NBA championships, 5 regular season
MVP awards and 6 such awards in the Finals. Yet, here is one of
his most famous quotes: Ive missed more than 9000 shots in my
career. Ive lost almost 300 games. 26 times, Ive been trusted to
take the game winning shot and missed. Ive failed over and over
and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Of course, Michael Jordan really isnt addressing failure at all in
that quote, but rather the importance of perseverance. I often tell
my clients that if they dont experience some failure theyre prob-
ably not trying hard enough. Whether it is in athletics, school or
work, sometimes things just dont turn out the way we would
like. Does that mean we stop trying? Thats not the message we
try to convey to our kids. We all want to be successful at what-
ever we choose to do in life, but unless youre remarkably fortu-
nate, its not going to happen without some missteps along the
way. The key is to learn from those, and to continue to put our-
selves in positions where success may be possible. To succeed
often means risking failure.
In doing some research for this article, I came across many sto-
ries of people engaging in tremendous feats of courage. These
included being in combat, facing serious illness, and taking on
extraordinary challenges such as climbing to the top of Mt.
Everest. Those are indeed impressive, but lets not forget about
lifes more common challenges like working hard to get a pro-
motion you once thought to be impossible, or graduating from
high school or college. Yes, those too are impressive. To perse-
vere means learning the power of resilience. We all get knocked
down so its important to have the strength to get back up.
Studying, practicing, rehearsing and training all are necessary, as
is not procrastinating. We also need to have a sense of perspec-
tive, to have the wherewithal to accept constructive criticism and
to learn from the wisdom of others who have experienced similar
challenges before us.
So, maybe youre not an NBA legend and maybe youll never be
faced with the game winning shot. But, you may have to give a
speech when public speaking terrifies you. Or, you may have to
take a test several times before you pass. You may not succeed
the first few times, but if you give yourself enough chances that
ball is bound to go in. Just ask Michael Jordan.
Scott M. Granet, LCSW is a long-time resident of Redwood
Shores, and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern
California in Redwood City. He would like to hear your sugges-
tions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 or
sgranet@ocd-bddclinic.com
Redwood City.
Recognized as
Playful City
USA for Fifth
Consecutive Year
by Nationwide Non-Profit, KaBOOM!
KaBOOM! and Humana Foundation Unveil Redwood City as One
of 212 Cities Across the Country for Prioritizing Play as a Means
to Promote Physical, Mental, and Social Wellness
Redwood City, Calif. - Redwood City is proud to announce that it
has earned recognition as a 2014 Playful City USA - the fifth time
it has received this honor since 2010. The national award, pre-
sented by nationwide non-profit park and play advocate,
KaBOOM!, honors cities determined to prioritize play and ensure
that children are healthy by providing the time and space for play.
This year, KaBOOM! designated 212 cities across the country,
including Redwood City, as a Playful City USA community, for
taking bold steps to ensure that all children, especially the 16 mil-
lion American kids living in poverty, have easy access to balanced
and active play in their communities.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is impor-
tant to healthy brain development and allows children to use their
creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and phys-
ical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Todays children spend
less time playing outside than any previous generation in part
because only 20 percent live within walking distance of a park or
playground. This play deficit is having profound consequences for
kids physically as well as mentally and socially because children
need a place to play every day in order to be active and healthy.
Redwood Citys Parks Recreation and Community Services
(PRCS) department was recognized for its devotion to childrens
development through movement by providing numerous programs
and spaces for play. PRCS finalized a comprehensive Joint Use
Agreement with the Redwood City School District for sharing
public facilities to ensure the availability of play spaces; through a
substantial three-year grant, partnered with the School District and
the Peninsula Covenant Community Center to provide physical
education during the school day to more than 5,000 children two
days a week; played a lead role in providing 20 separate sports
offerings for 2,768 participants through the Youth After School
Sports Program in partnership with the Police Activities League
(PAL) and several other non-profits; and initiated several park
improvements including the Mezes Park renovation, the Fair Oaks
Field synthetic turf replacement, and the Jardin de Ninos Park ren-
ovation planning.
One of our Strategic Initiatives is a community for all ages. And
we accomplish that goal, in large part, through our dedication to
providing spaces for play, and fun and engaging physical fitness
for youth, explains Mayor Jeffrey Gee. City Council is proud of
our PRCS team for having the resourcefulness to create partner-
ships to enhance play for our community, the creativity to develop
programming that keeps kids moving, and the staff who are pas-
sionate about the importance of physical play for kids.
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Lawn Be Gone Program
RWC - California is in the midst of a record breaking drought
and we are asking the Redwood City community to save all the
water they can. One way for residents to possibly save thou-
sands of gallons of water each month is to convert their lawn to
a beautiful drought tolerant garden, with help from the City.
Outdoor water use comprises up to 50% of all the water used at
residential homes, and the average household in Redwood City
uses about 200 gallons each day. That means the average home
in Redwood City uses about 3,000 gallons of water per month
just for irrigation.
With the Lawn-Be-Gone program, single-family residential
Redwood City Water customers can qualify for $1 per square
foot of lawn removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants.
For more details on the Lawn-Be-Gone program and to submit
an application visit http://www.redwoodcity.org/LawnBeGone.
Residents should be sure to submit an application before tear-
ing out their lawn, because it may affect the ability to get a
rebate.
Redwood City has many other services to help residents and
businesses save water. For a complete list of conservation pro-
grams for Residential, Commercial and Irrigation customers,
and updates on the 2014 Drought conditions visit the Citys
website at http://www.redwoodcity.org/Conservation.
KiwanisFarmers 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 inten-
tion of supporting local independent farmers and supplying the
community with fresh produce.
Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse
Sunday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the San Mateo
County History Museum, housed within the Old County
Courthouse in Redwood City, will present Victorian Days at
the Old Courthouse. Activities will include childrens crafts, a
Victorian tea served in historic Courtroom A and reenactors
playing as the great and wealthy residents of the Peninsula, dur-
ing the Victorian era. ADMISSION WILL BE FREE on this
special day. For more information go to www.historysmc.org
or call 650-299-0104. The San Mateo County History Museum
is located at 2200 Broadway in downtown Redwood City.
Dear Redwood Shores Neighbors
A major motion picture will be filmingat
Oracle
Preparations will begin the week of July 20th, 2014 and actual
filming commences on or about Monday, July 28 from from
approximately 2PM to 2AM and Tuesday, July 29 &
Wednesday, July 30, from approximately 4PM to 7AM.
ALL FILMING WILL BE INSIDE ORACLE - we will not
film outside. However there will be several production vehi-
cles stationed throughout the neighborhood with the plan to
keep all vehicles as close to Oracle as possible. Some of the
vehicles may be parked on Oracle Parkway, pending
approval by the Redwood City Police Dept.
During production there will be gunshot effects and related
special effects which are part of the scene.
There will be some lighting on the exterior of the Oracle build-
ings. The current plan is to keep the generators and lighting
gear on Oracle property, away from the other side of the
lagoon.
We understand that the neighborhood may be impacted by our
presence, which is why we are committed to working with
your neighborhood association to minimize any inconve-
nience related to filming as much as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Gail Stempler, Location Manager
415 720 5151 (Resident)
Club Fox Schedule
For July
2209 Broadway, Redwood City.
877-435-9849orwww.clubfoxrwc.com
Terrie Odabi and Evolution Blues (Club Fox
Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. $5.
Grateful Dead Tribute Band the China Cats. 8 p.m. Saturday,
July 12. $10.
Candye Kane (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16.
$5.
HAPA. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17. $25.
Foreverland. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 19. $18.
Lara Price (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23.
$5.
The Cheeseballs. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26. $18.
Jinx Jones (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23.
$5.
Celebrate Bastille Day
- July 14th
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The Secrets to Grilling Success
There is nothing quite like a great summer barbecue. And
while it seems like a simple enough concept, grilling can be
tricky. This is why The Grill House of Redwood Shores put
together a short guide to help you create the perfect outdoor
meal.
* Remove your meat and vegetables from the refrigerator 20
minutes before grilling. This allows food to get close to room
temperature and prevents uneven cooking.
* Flavor your dish at least 15 minutes before you plan to grill.
You can use a simple combination of spices from your kitchen
cabinet, or create a marinade, glaze or dry rub. Be sure to coat
your vegetables with a thin layer of oil to prevent them from
drying out.
* Preheat your grill 15 minutes before you plan to use it. This
allows it to reach the optimal temperature and prevents food
from drying out or overcooking. A perfectly preheated grill
will sear on contact and will not stick.
* Resist the urge to poke or flip your food. This action releas-
es the essential flavorful juices in your meats and can cause
unnecessary flair-ups. Instead, give your food time to sear and
develop a crust before turning.
* Make sure you have fresh plates, utensils, and cutting boards
ready to prevent raw meat, poultry, and fish from cross-conta-
minating the cooked food. Let your meats rest at least five
minutes before serving. Remember, food continues to cook
after it comes off the grill, so its best to remove it just before
it has reached the desired doneness, allowing juices a chance
to settle back into the meat.
Making sure your meat is cooked thoroughly is essential, espe-
cially when working with chicken. A digital thermometer takes
the guesswork out of the equation; however, you can also use
your index finger to perform a simple test - the firmer meat
feels, the more well-done it is.
Scheduled to open this summer, The Grill House of Redwood
Shores is a seasonally inspired, grill-based restaurant, featur-
ing local craft beer, wine and cocktails. For more information,
please visit us at www.grillhousebar.com or search for us on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google+.
Needs
1- What this country needs is a good five cent anything.
2- Another thing this country needs is fewer needs.
3- Our greatest need is someone smart enough to fortell
the future, and then change it before it happens.
4- The worlds greatest need is an assurance of tomorrow.
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650-341-6255
www.janspetsit.com
Bonded and Insured
Serving our Clients Since 1998
Unique Financial Challenges
Women Face
Women have a longer life expectancy.
Women live an average of 4.8 years
longer than men
Women earn less than men. On average,
women earn about 20% less than men
across most occupational categories. This
wage gap can significantly impact
womens overall savings, Social Security
retirement benefits, and pensions.
Women are more likely to take career
breaks for caregiving.
More women than men take time away from work to care for
children or older family members. Leaving the workforce
means women dont have the same opportunity to save for
retirement, and their Social Security retirement benefits will
likely be less. And if theyre covered by health insurance as a
dependent on their spouses plan, women are susceptible to los-
ing that coverage if their spouse dies, they divorce, or their
spouse loses a job.
Women are sometimes more conservative investors. Being a
conservative investor isnt always a bad thing. However, this
trait can also be a double-edged sword if women are investing
far more conservatively than is appropriate for their goals and
circumstances.
Women face the risk of financial loss with no asset protection.
As women continue to earn money, become the main breadwin-
ners for their families, and run their own businesses, its vital
that they take steps to protect their assets, both personal and
business. Without an asset protection plan, a womans wealth
and savings is vulnerable to taxes, lawsuits, accidents, and other
financial risks that are part of everyday life. But women may be
too busy handling their day-to-day responsibilities to take the
time to implement an appropriate asset protection plan.
If you have any questions on the above information Kendra
Bronstein is a Registered Representative working for Woodbury
Financial in Redwood City and would be happy to answer any
questions that you may have. She can be reached at:
650-245-1080 CA Insurance License #OG77962.
Choosing a Pet Sitter
I admit it; Ive been in the field of pet sitting for a long time
close to 20 years. Through the years Ive met a lot of other pet
care professionals; many have gone on to become very good
friends. So when a pet sitter news story hits their local paper,
often they pass it on to me. And, generally, when I receive these
articles, they are not passing on a cute, newsy story.
Ive discovered that often the pet sitter mentioned in a news
article is not a professional pet sitter, but a friend, relative, or
someone operating under the radar. But, every time the news
runs a story they are quick to use the generic term pet sitter,
making the professional pet sitter look bad.
Just the other day I came across a story regarding a so-called
professional pet sitter who had left dogs in their car for over 2
hours! (The dogs were fine, thank goodness!) But, when I
checked out this sitters website, I found there were some criti-
cal items missing. So, I want you, the prospective pet owner to
know what to look for, even if your next-door neighbor is rav-
ing about Susie, her pet sitter.
* Does your pet sitter have a business license? I have seen
many pet sitters advertise they are licensed. Please keep in
mind there is no formal licensing for pet sitters and when some-
one says they are licensed they are only referring to a busi-
ness license.
* Are they insured and bonded? Professional pet sitters always
carry liability insurance and are bonded.
* Does your pet sitter belong to any associations, local or
national? Belonging to an association shows that your pet sit-
ter is interested in keeping abreast of what is going on in the
field of pet sitting.
* Are they trained in pet first aid/CPR?
* How does your pet react to the sitter? Believe it or not, not
all animals will like every person. A professional pet sitter will
tell you if they do not feel they are a good match, and can often
refer you to someone who might be better suited to your
situation.
* Do they have references from past clients?
I caution everyone to do their homework. While recommen-
dations from friends, etc. are great, check to see if the sitter has
a website. It should state they are bonded and insured, they
trained in pet first aid/CPR, and any organizations they belong
to.
Hopefully, this list will give you a place to start and an idea of
what to look for when choosing a professional pet sitter.
Jan Brown is the owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech
Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at:
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Traveling with Style
By Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant
Whether youre going on a two-week vacation or indulging in a weekend
get-away, there are a few essentials to help you look your best while you
recharge. Happy summer!
Essential #1: Dark wash jeans, slim fit. Both men and women can bene-
fit from traveling with a great pair of jeans (women may opt for a pair in
white instead). Women can dress them up for evening with strappy san-
dals and a flowy top (guys with loafers or dress sneakers and no socks,
cotton button-down shirt and a lightweight blazer). Go casual during the
day with a striped cotton t-shirt and flat sandals or colored sneakers.
Essential #2: Great-fitting dress in a solid color or subtle print. This will
be great for dinners by wearing those same strappy sandals mentioned
above and adding in pretty accessories, like chandelier earrings and a ban-
gle bracelet. Take along a lightweight shawl to throw around your shoul-
ders (also is essential if youre doing any plane travel.) Make the dress
more casual with flat sandals and a jean jacket.
Essential #3: Well-edited accessories. Accessories are great because they
dont take up much space. Take several bangles and a statement necklace,
as well as a dressy and casual pair of earrings (or if youre wearing studs,
those work for every occasion.)
Essential #4: Exercise or lounging outfit. Whether youre working out
every day or just waking up early and strolling out to get that first cup of
coffee, youll be glad to have a pair of yoga pants or shorts, a tee, and a
lightweight pair of sneakers. The pants and tee can easily roll up and fit
in-between all the other items to fill up empty space.
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
Let me get straight to the point: too many
red wines taste sweet. I have been in denial
for years, as have, I suspect, a wide swath
of American wine drinkers. We have been
drinking red wines that are anything but
dry. So, how has this sugary state of
affairs come about? While I have no
research to substantiate it, I believe that
many Americansafter having downed
the fizzy stuff for decades with burgers and
frieshave unwittingly developed a cola-trained palate. That
palate preference, in turn, has been reinforced by many super-
market processed foods that often contain sugar or its equiva-
lents. Is it any wonder, then, that we have a preference for
sweet tasting red wines?
However, many blame Robert M. Parkerfounder of The Wine
Advocate and creator of the 100 point wine rating scale. Wines
in his 90+ categoryparticularly those 95 and aboveare
often large-scaled, fruit bombs. And while he decries the notion
of a monolithic Parker palate, there is no question that many
producers create wines to appeal to him as well as his sub-
scribers palate.
Steve Heimoffone of the better wine bloggersis unequivo-
cal about the sweetness in reds. In his March 13, 2013 blog
post, he states: If you do a search on my wine reviews using
the words candy, candied, sugary sweet, jammy, youll
get an awful lot of hits, and not just for Cabernet. Syrah,
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, (and) Petite Sirah; there really is
a lot of treacly stuff out there, the kind that drives the Europeans
mad. This man evaluates thousands of wines per year.
Similarly, Eric Asimovwine critic for the New York Times
suggests in his February 22, 2011, article that Consumers
could be helped immeasurably if the entire lexicon of wine
descriptors were boiled down to two words: sweet or savory.
While wines can be technically dry, he says, there is, however,
a very perceptible impression of sweetness that results from
dominant fruit flavors and high concentrations of glycerol, a
product of fermentation that is heavy, oily and slightly sweet.
He places California Chardonnays in the tutti frutti school,
while Zinfandels seem sweet because of their intense fruiti-
ness, and Pinot Noirs because of their plush, opulent pro-
files.
To be sure, I am not abandoning the rich, ripe reds of California.
They are good cocktail-like wines, and they also hold their own
with heavy fare or summertime barbecues. However, when it
comes to a more refined (for lack of a better word) style of din-
ing, I am edging away from the fruit-forward, glycerol-enrobed
reds that clamor for attention, and moving toward those with a
bit more restraint and elegancethe style of wine that supports
the food rather than overwhelm it.
From LYNNs KITCHEN
(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California
Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams
JULY IS PERFECT FOR GRILLING
Our little Redwood Shores microclimate is getting perfect for break-
ing out your backyard grill if you have not already done so! Whether
you prefer a Weber with charcoal or have a fancier gas grill, its fun
to plan a meal around a theme for weekends when you might have
more time to spend at home, or invite family and/or friends over for
the late afternoon/early evening. Encourage your children to partici-
pate also!
Im just back from my recent trip to Connecticut to celebrate my
Dads 90
th
Birthday, and we were able to enjoy several family out-
door cook-outs even despite some typical for this time of year rainy
New England weather. You name it we grilled it! Even several poor
fresh Maine lobsters became prime candidates for the grill after suf-
fering through our obligatory lobster races (first lobster out of the cir-
cle is the very last to be thrown onto the grill)!
This chicken recipe goes nicely with freshly made Pimms Cup cock-
tail or nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon. You can serve it
with grilled vegetables, basmati rice pilaf and a nice fresh salad and
have a quick and easy meal. Just plan ahead so you can marinate the
chicken for the recommended time this can be done the night before
to make your meal preparation even easier.
TANDOORI STYLE CHICKEN Serves 4*
2 Pounds Chicken (thighs are good as they stay moist)
3 Tablespoons Canola Oil
1 Cup Yellow Onion chopped
3 Tablespoons Garlic chopped
2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger peeled and chopped
1 Serrano Chili seeds removed and chopped
2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Turmeric
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Garam Masala
Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Cup Plain Yogurt
*Recipe can be easily doubled or tripled
Prick holes all over the chicken parts with a fork. Combine the rest
of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until
smooth.
Pour the marinade over the chicken and run the chicken until com-
pletely coated. Cover with plastic wrap or place in a large zip lock
bag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Rub off excess marinade and grill over hot coals until the juices run
clear (or you may bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 30
40 minutes, depending on size of chicken parts just make certain its
cooked all the way through!). Enjoy!
Lynn has been a member of RSCA since 1994.
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Daily Food Choices Add Up: 6 Healthy
Ideas for What to Kick & What to Pick
When it comes to our health, its the things
we do MOST of the time that really add up,
not the periodic splurges and indulgences.
Just a little junk food every day adds up to
a lot of junk food in a year. So, in the spir-
it of healthy day-to-day choices, here are 6
ideas for what to kick and what to pick
instead.
1. Kick it: Any cereal you pour from a box
these are mostly highly processed empty
carbohydrates with little nutrition
and too much sugar!
Pick it: Cooked quinoa or quinoa flakes, whole grain rice or oat-
meal add almond milk, chopped raw nuts/seeds, a handful of
berries and sweeten with a dash of natural sweetener, such as
honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, raw agave, stevia, etc.
2. Kick it: All flavored yogurts, Greek or otherwise again, way
too high in sugar.
Pick it: Plain Greek yogurt (hormone-free) add your own berries
and/or chopped nuts/seeds, and sweeten lightly as described above.
3. Kick it: Soft drinks, fruit drinks, fancy iced coffee drinks
these are giant cups of empty calories that will wreak havoc with
your blood sugar and your waistline, as well as your internal stress
management system!
Pick it: Iced green tea green tea is available in an abundance of
fun flavors and loaded with antioxidants choose decaf if you are
sensitive to caffeine or drink more than 2 cups a day.
4. Kick it: Smoothies from most retailers sadly, even the ones
promoted as healthy are usually sugar bombs that may contain
more nutrients than the drinks listed above, but will similarly
impact your body.
Pick it: A homemade smoothie, combining Greek yogurt or a
healthy protein powder (no added sugars or other junk) with
almond milk, fresh or frozen fruit, maybe a handful of spinach or
mache (both mild tasting) and a little natural sweetener. To boost
nutrition, add small amounts of superfoods such as spirulina, bee
pollen, chia seeds, etc. Sweeten as described in #1.
5. Kick it: Pre-packaged snack or protein bars these are another
fast food promoted as healthy, but typically loaded with sugars
and other ingredients your body doesnt need.
Pick it: Try nut butters, such as almond or cashew, on apple slices
or celery sticks. Or mix raw nuts with a bit of olive oil and sea salt,
place in snack-size baggies and store in the fridge.
6. Kick it: Bottled salad dressings with long lists of additives and
non-foods.
Pick it: Try making your own dressing by mixing your favorite
hummus with a bit of water; blending olive oil and balsamic vine-
gar with some mustard; or adding lemon, olive or avocado oil, sea
salt and herbs to Greek yogurt.
These are just a few ideas. Its worth experimenting to find healthy
alternatives you enjoy. Then crowd out the bad stuff by choos-
ing the good stuff more often. Do the math: 365 cups of green tea
per year vs. 365 mocha lattes! It adds up you choose the direc-
tion! Lauren Picciani, MA Health & Nutrition Consultant
laurens128@yahoo.com
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
Ocean Adventure: Great White Sharks!
Wednesday - July 2 at 6:30pm
A thrilling multi-image adventure in search of great white sharks!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Paws for TalesRead to a Dog!
Saturday, July 5 at 11:00am - Co-Sponsored by the Peninsula
Humane Society
Chinese Storytime
Sundays -
Advanced class: grades 4 and up - 12:30-1:30pm
Intermediate class: grades K-3 - 1:40-2:20pm
Beginners class: ages 1-5 years - 3:50-4:30pm
Sponsored by the Redwood Shores Chinese Community Club
Dave the Horn Guy
Wednesday July 9 at 6:30pm
An interactive, multimedia, musical experience like no other!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Jos-Luis Orozco
Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30pm
Fun and exciting bilingual music that will make kids sing, dance,
clap, and laugh! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Rock Steady Juggling
Wednesday July 23 at 6:30pm
An innovative blend of environmental education and variety enter-
tainment! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Seaside Storytime
Saturday July 26 at 1:30pm
Learn about birds of the SF Bay Area with the Marine Science
Institute! Co-sponsored by the Redwood City Library Foundation
Childrens Author Todd Parr!
Monday July 28 at 11:00am
Storytime with one of the best childrens book authors! Books avail-
able for purchase and signing. Sponsored by Keplers Bookstore
Peninsula Book Club
Tuesday July 29 at 6:00pm For more information and to RSVP,
visit meetup.com.
Magical Moonshine Theater
Wednesday July 30 at 6:30pm
Presenting The Three Little Pigs puppet show! Sponsored by the
Friends of the Library
Weekly Storytimes
Mondays -11:00am - Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5
Tuesdays - 6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages
Thursdays - 10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3
Thursdays - 11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months
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