Find out the latest about what's going on in our neighborhood with this month's issue of Redwood Shores Community Association's monthly newsletter, The PILOT. Discover more about what's going on in Redwood Shores at http://www.rsca.org/
Find out the latest about what's going on in our neighborhood with this month's issue of Redwood Shores Community Association's monthly newsletter, The PILOT. Discover more about what's going on in Redwood Shores at http://www.rsca.org/
Find out the latest about what's going on in our neighborhood with this month's issue of Redwood Shores Community Association's monthly newsletter, The PILOT. Discover more about what's going on in Redwood Shores at http://www.rsca.org/
Find out the latest about what's going on in our neighborhood with this month's issue of Redwood Shores Community Association's monthly newsletter, The PILOT. Discover more about what's going on in Redwood Shores at http://www.rsca.org/
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 Page 2 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 DEADLINES DEADLINES The deadline for the August Pilot is the week of July 14th -21st THE PILOT 2224 Benton Loop, Roseville, CA. 95747 thepilot@rsca.org Editor, Carol Mertens.................................... 650-773-4517 Advertising, Carol Mertens............................650-773-4517 Circulation, Carol Mertens.............................650-773-4517 Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802 Design & Review Board Inquiries: adb@rsca.org Jim Cvengros Carol Ford Sue Nix For CC&R Copies, contact Design & Review Board THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA). Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated. 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 Page 3 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. Page 4 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 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 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 Page 9 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. Page 10 650-394-8080 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. Page 11 Page 12 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. Page 13 Page 14 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 Page 15 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. Page 17 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 Page 18 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. Page 19 650-341-6255 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: Page 20 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 Page 21 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. Page 22 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 Page 23 Redwood Shores Handyman No Job is too small, Can do almost anything Redwood Shores Resident Call Scott 650-464-3276 Silvias Housecleaning Service. License #22085 - Bonded and Insured. $15 off for first 3 cleanings for new customers only. Coupons good for weekly & bi-weekly clients only. Serving the Shores for 10 years. (415) 860-6988 C L A S S I F I E D A D S Able Handyman Fred Complete Home Repairs Maintenance Remodeling Professional Painting Carpentry Plumbing Electrical Custom Design Cabinets Fence Tile Deck Gates 7 Days a week Free Estimate 650.529.1662 650.483.4227 Easy Slide Handyman Services Peninsula local with over 15 yrs experience. For all your repair, remodel & mainte- nance needs. 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Call Carol Mertens, Pilot Editor, at 650.773.4517 Page 24 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Redwood City,CA Permit No. 579 The Pilot July Pilot