The Pilot -- May 2013 Issue

THE PILOTVolume 43 Number 5 Redwood Shores Community Association May 2013

RSCA Ca l e nda r

•2013 Summer Concerts - at Marlin ParkSundays from 5 to 7pmJune 23 – THE HOUSEROCKERS - Rock/Soul July 21 – HIGHWATER BLUES - BluesAug. 18 – RODEO HOUSE - Country

•2013 Levee Cleanup – Saturday – August 248am to 12:00pm at Mariner’s Park.Barbecue lunch to follow

•2013 Recycling – Saturday – September 710am - 2pm at Redwood Shores Library

•2013 Save The Music – Sunday – October 611am - 5:30pm – Twin Pines Park in Belmont

May Is MEMBERSHIP Month !Well, really, it’s Membership REMINDER Month.

If you haven’t yet joined RSCA for 2013, you soon shouldreceive either a reminder email or letter. If you don’t receiveeither one, there’s a membership form at the bottom of Page 3.

Why be an RSCA Member? If you or your children, grand-children, nieces, nephews, cousins, or friends of the familyparticipate in any of our events, you should join RSCA. If you believe that events like our Eggstravaganza egg hunt,our Summer Concerts, or our other holiday events contribute to the quality of life and value of our community,you should join RSCA.

If you read The PILOT (provided at no cost to you) each month,you should join RSCA. If you believe that a geographically distinct community like the Shores needs a dedicated voiceand advocate for our unique issues like the recent levee crisis,you should join RSCA.

And, please…

Be a Part of Our Email ListWhy do we want your email address? It’s the MONEY!

It costs a minimum of about 45¢ just to send a postcard, andalmost triple that to send a letter. An email takes less timeto prepare (we’re all volunteers), and there are no printingor postage costs. Each email costs just fractions of apenny. So we can send information much more frequently.And…

Each email address you provide saves RSCA more than$2.00 each year!

That’s money we can use for events like ourEggstravaganza egg hunt, the Summer Concerts, theHalloween Walk, and Santa Comes to the Shores.

With over 5,300 residences and 700 business in theShores, we use our email list to keep more people informedabout our community and events during the year. Simply goto our web site at RSCA.org and under “Feedback”, clickon the “Join our email list” button.

Redwood Shores Youths WinThe Tech Challenge Award

A team of Redwood Shores students from Carlmont High School,Ralston Middle School, and Crystal Springs — Rachel Chen,Winson Luk, Austin Tang, Alex Yang, Iris Wu, and ConnorSoohoo — competed at the Tech Challenge 2013 and won the highschool division’s Judges Choice First Award in Best Research.

The Tech Challenge is a signature program of The Tech Museumin San Jose. It is an annual event and also a vigorous challengefor students who are interested in science based competitions. The primary goal is for students to design solutions that would be practical in real life. This year’s challenge was to create alaunching device and carrier that could safely transport fragileequipment (eggs) onto remote platforms, which simulate rockyand slanted surfaces of asteroids in space. Cont. on page 4

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173rsca.org

2013 BoardPRESIDENTHarris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENTSue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.orgSECRETARYLynn Adams........................................lynnadams@rsca.orgTREASURERStephen [email protected] PRESIDENTDoug [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS

The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm,the third Thursday of each month at

The Redwood Shores Library

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The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors andnot the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

President’s Memo Page 3RWS Tech Kids Win Award Page 4RWC Re-Usable Bag Ordinance Page 4RWC Council Adopts Climate Action Plan Page 7RSTC Members Mania, CHP Sites Distracted Page 8Youngest Contestant Wins Music Competition Page 8Relay For Life Page 9Solo Flight Page 10Peninsula Home Sales Page 15Pre & Post Surgery Acupuncture Page 16Library, Be Kind To Animals Week Page 17On The Move, Quick Tips Page 19 Snooze News Page 20San Carlos Theatre Page 21Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 22History Museum, Students Page 23

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President’s Memo for May 2013 by Harris RogersOnce again: “LOOK OUT”The events in Boston were unfolding as I was preparing this column. While we live in one of the Bay Area’s safest communities, it bears repeating again – we need to take an active role in watching out for each other and in doing out partto keep the Shores a safe place to live. We can not say this often enough:

LOCK UP! Let’s not make it so easy for those who would take advantage in our community. Lock your cars, even inyour driveways. Lock your home (front and back doors), even if you only step out for a few minutes. And don’t encouragea break-in by leaving valuables like cell phones, laptops, iPads, and GPS units in plain sight, either in your car or at home.

LOOK OUT for your neighbors! If something doesn’t look right, call 369-3333.If you SEE something, SAY something! Please don’t hesitate to call and let the police check out anything thatlooks suspicious or out of the ordinary.Do your part and help us keep the Shores a safe place to live and work.

RSCA: What We DoThe primary purpose of the Redwood Shores Community Association is to be THE advocate on issues that affect the quality of life in all of the Shores. Our mission is to represent the interests of both residents and businesses in the Shores. RSCA is an inclusive organiza-tion that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of our community.

RSCA endeavors to:1.disseminate information of significance to the Shores utilizing The PILOT (this monthly newsletter), email, the internet, and our roadway median signboards.

2.encourage and promote a safe and healthful environment for family life.3.provide a forum for united community action by all groups within the Shores, and to assist homeowners and maintenance organizations in achieving common goals.

4.present social, cultural, and other events for the Shores community.5.encourage responsible growth of property development in the Shores.6.advocate fairness in taxation of property 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 includingNo. 6, and Dolphin Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2; to appoint members of the Architectural Design Review Boards to thoseSubdivisions; and to coordinate the enforcement of the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2 MarlinSubdivisions No. 1 through and including No. 6 and Dolphin Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2 with the City of Redwood City.

Page 4Redwood City Approves ReusableBag Ordinance – ImplementationSet for October 1, 2013 Redwood City, CA — At its meeting of March 25, 2013, the

City Council of Redwood City unanimously approved a reusablebag ordinance which prohibits the distribution of single-use carryout plastic bags within the City. This follows San MateoCounty’s adoption of a reusable bag ordinance last year, whichhas subsequently been adopted by a number of other cities on thepeninsula. More information on Redwood City’s reusable bagordinance is online.The implementation and enforcement of the ordinance will take

place beginning on October 1, 2013, a six-month transition periodto provide affected retailers with ample time to use-up existingstocks of the plastic bags which will no longer be distributed. Theordinance bans distribution of single-use carryout plastic bags byall retailers except restaurants and nonprofits (not including pro-tective bags for produce or meat, dry-cleaning, and newspapers,among other exemptions), and requires retailers to charge a min-imum of 10¢ per paper bag used (25¢ as of 2015).The County provided the environmental analysis for its

reusable bag ordinance, which the cities, including RedwoodCity, can rely upon for their ordinance. The purpose of a multi-agency process such as this is to provide for a uniform, consistentstandard across the region, making for a smoother transition andeasier compliance by affected businesses. 18 cities in San MateoCounty are identified and included in the County’s EIR and itsStudy Area, which allows those cities to adopt their ordinanceswithout needing to conduct a separate environmental analysis.The EIR notes that an estimated 400 million single-use plastic

bags are used each year in San Mateo County, including an estimated 42 million in Redwood City, with only a small percentage being recycled. The majority end up in the landfill, oras litter and in storm drains, and they are a common litter itemfound in roadway, park, and creek cleanups in Redwood City. Aslitter, these plastic bags can adversely affect marine life whenthey find their way into streams, creeks, lakes, and the bay. TheEIR estimates that an ordinance would potentially reduceRedwood City’s annual use of plastic bags by 95%.Further, use of reusable bags reduces litter and conserves natural

resources: a reusable bag has the potential to replace over 600 single-use plastic bags over its lifetime, significantly reducingplastic bag litter, and reducing the one-time use of paper bags.

Each team’s overall score is based on criteria such as their general design and engineering process, creativity, final presenta-tion of the project to a panel of judges, quality and details of theirengineering journal, and performance of the launching device.

This 26th year of The Tech Challenge drew a record number of participating teams, a total of 3,562 students forming 662teams. In addition, a record 49 percent were girls. The TechChallenge could be a tough competition because not only does itrequire months of preparation, but also many of the volunteeringjudges are Silicon Valley engineers. There is a high expectationof students to follow real-life design and engineering standards.

Team “Space Eggs”, as the Redwood Shores team calls them-selves, worked on this project for months. They have spent manyweekends at the Redwood Shores library and at home to discusstheir designs, using power drills and hacksaws to build thelaunching device and package carriers at their garage. They alsolearned how to pour concrete to build a model landing platformswith rocky surface so that they could conduct numerous test trials at their backyards. After six months of discussions, testing,and enhancements to their designs, they were finally ready for theactual competition. The audience cheered as Team Space Eggslanded all their carriers on the simulated asteroid platforms safely within the 3-minute time limit at the competition. Theywon the Judges Choice First Award on Best Research. They hopeto inspire more students from Redwood Shores to participate inthe Tech Challenge next year.

Congratulations to the Redwood Shores teamfor a job well done!

Contributed by Minnie Cheang

Tech Award Continued From Page 1

RWC City Parks Dept. & RWC PAL Win Stanford CommunityPartnership Award

RWC CA — The Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Redwood City PAL have won a pres-tigious Community Partnership Award, from the Stanford University Office of Public Affairs. This award recognizes the partnershipwith Stanford GOALS, a community-based approach to addressing childhood obesity. The partnership, which also includes the Boysand Girls Club of the Peninsula, is being honored for its work in engaging our community’s youth in developing healthy lifestyles.The Parks Department’s role includes providing Stanford with access to selected after-school programs, to identify and engage youthat-risk of obesity for participation in this program, and providing targeted athletic programming in support of Stanford’s work.

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City Council Adopts Climate Action Plan Redwood City, CA — At its April 22, 2013 meeting, the CityCouncil of Redwood City unanimously adopted the City’sClimate Action Plan, which includes 15 key measures to help theCity meet the state-recommended target reductions in greenhousegas (GHG) emissions. The City’s Climate Action Plan is onlineat www.redwoodcity.org/ClimateActionPlan.pdf

Implementation of many of the measures has already begun as aresult of state mandates, adopted General Plan policies and programs, and previous City Council direction. Now, with theofficial adoption of the Redwood City Climate Action Plan, theCity formalizes its commitment to California’s Global WarmingSolutions Act of 2006, and establishes a clear roadmap for theCity’s activities in meeting climate protection goals by 2020, andbeyond. The Plan includes actions in the areas of renewable ener-gy, smart growth development, residential, commercial, and Cityenergy efficiency programs, solid waste diversion, water conser-vation, parking management policies, and others.

“It’s very important that the City lead by example,” said CouncilMember Ian Bain, who sits on the Council’s EnvironmentalInitiatives Subcommittee. “There are big benefits to energy efficiency — not only for the environment, but financially as well.As we find ways to reduce ongoing energy costs, that’s money wecan re-direct to other vital City programs. We’re showing the community that we’re committed to this cause, and we ask for theircommitment as well.”

The City will be carrying out the measures in its Climate ActionPlan toward complying with state regulations, which encouragelocal governments to reduce emissions in their jurisdictions to 15percent below 2005 levels by 2020. According to Redwood City’sGHG inventories and forecast, by the end of 2020 an annualreduction of nearly 62,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emis-sions would need to be accomplished throughout the communityin order to achieve the state recommended target reductions. Themeasures contained in the City’s Plan are actually expected toexceed that goal by 2020, with a total annual reduction of an estimated 63,500 metric tons.

“This Plan builds on the work that the City and community members have been doing to ensure the quality of life in thefuture, and moves us to the next step,” said City Council MemberBarbara Pierce, also on the Environmental InitiativesSubcommittee. “The City and the people who live and work hereare partners in this important effort and Redwood City now hasthe tools to really make this partnership work.”

As part of implementation of the Climate Action Plan, City staffwill monitor community greenhouse gas emissions, completeGHG inventories, evaluate progress, and identify new measures asnecessary to ensure significant reductions in GHG emissions arebeing achieved in accordance with the targets established in thePlan. An initial task is for staff to conduct cost-benefit analyses ofmeasures, including the best methods for implementation and the impacts on the community, and bring recommendations forimplementation back to the City Council for review.

RSTC March Membership ManiaWe had lots of people come by to play some tennis and/orenjoy donuts and coffee. Lots of doggies came to visit too!It was a fun low-key way to start playing some tennis andintroduce ourselves to people who were thinking of joiningor who just wanted to play with us for the morning. Ourtournament season opener was on an incredible March day.We had many new members join veteran members for a

rousing day of Team Tennis. Old-timersremember the RSTC maxim “new mem-bers always win”. Not sure why but it istrue more often than not. TournamentDirector John Hogan put most of the new-comers on the Banshees so, of course,they won. Congratulations to CaptainIvan Quinones, Hagop Manuelian, andEvelyn Sell. Congratulations and wel-come to Cynthia Newton, Gary Durr, andKathi Williams. Welcome to new memberRoger Skinner as well. The 4-LeafClovers came in second, just 4 games behind. Captain SundarVenkateswaran, Calona Paiko, Michael Garb, June Walker, and JohnHogan earned the nod. Everyone had a great time, enjoying thewarmth of the day and the tennis. Open play on May 18th and a Women’s and Mens Scramble tournament. Check us out atwww.rstc.org.

Karen Brodersen, President, Redwood Shores Tennis Club

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Redwood ShoresWe’re For the Birds

Least SandpiperA very cute little bird, the Least Sandpiper (erolia minutilla) isthe smallest of the shore dwellers in the Sandpiper family. It can be found all across North America and is a regular visitorto our shorelines. It has a short neck, very thin medium lengthbill, and long legs for its tiny size. It’s back is a reddish brownwith black spots. It is white underneath. The back feathers turna dull gray brown in winter. The Least Sandpiper is the onlySandpiper with yellow legs, making them somewhat easy todistinguish from all the other shorebirds.

If you know what they look like, have you ever watched aflock of them pecking furiously at a mudflat and wonderedwhat they could possibly be doing? Unlike ducks and geese,shorebirds do not dive or fish for food. Instead, they forage,picking insects off the surface of ponds or probing with theirslender bills for insects, crustaceans and snails in the mud.

Least Sandpipers nest on the ground near water. The femalelays 4 eggs in a shallow, small nest lined with moss andgrass. Both parents incubate but the female leaves beforethe young birds can fly and sometimes before the eggs havehatched. Not to worry, the young Least Sandpipers feedthemselves and are able to fly within two weeks of birth.

A few interesting facts about Least Sandpipers:

* They are the smallest of the shorebirds, hence the name“Least”.

* The Sandpiper family is large, some look very similar andsome quite different but all share a similar lifestyle of for-aging for their food on muddy shorelines.

* Another name for all the little shorebirds including theLeast Sandpiper is “peep”. Makes sense since they are sosmall and make “peeping” sounds when feeding.

Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoybirds or other wildlife. When you are out walking, pleasetake a moment to pick up plastic wrappers and bags. Birdsmay mistake small shiny objects for food or become entan-gled in plastic bags and suffocate. References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, TheCornell Lab of Ornithology website — www.allabout-birds.org, Birds of North America, A Guide to FieldIdentification.

By Ramona Ambrozic

CHP Cites Motorists For DrivingDistracted

The California Highway Patrol had a distracted driving awarenesscampaign that occured during the month of April. Law enforce-ment officials were cracking down on the drivers who talk andtext on their cell phones. The CHP issued over 100 citations tomotorists who were talking on their cells, or for texting. Almostanything that distracts a person behind the wheel of a vehicle canlead to a ticket.

Youngest Contestant Wins Music Competition

Last month at a yearly piano and voice/woodwind instrumentscompetition alternately for the Greater Bay Area music studentsfrom ages 14 -18 years old. Dara Phung was the youngest con-testant among the participants and she received $600 cash awards.

Dara Phung will perform a piano solo in the Winners’ Concert onMonday, May 13th at 12:45 pm in the Burlingame Woman’s Club,241 Park Road, Burlingame. Open to the public. Admission free,refreshments will be served. More info; Sumi [email protected]

Celebrate Cincode Mayo

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Relay For Li fe - 2013The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Redwood Cityis returning to Sequoia High School on May 18th & 19th! Lastyear, 39 teams joined together and raised over $120,000 to helpthe American Cancer Society provide much needed services,education and research funding to fight cancer. Relay For Life,the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, is afun-filled overnight experience where people from within thecommunity gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost tocancer, and to fight back against this disease. Relay participantshelp raise money and awareness to support the American CancerSociety. Much of this money is returned to help fund our owncommunity programs.

During Relay, each team pledges to keep one member on thetrack, walking or running laps, for the entire 24-hours. Theevents are held overnight to represent the fact that cancer neversleeps and neither will the people fighting this disease.Throughout the 24-hours there are activities and events to keepthe teams entertained and motivated.

But, Relay isn’t about taking laps — it’s about coming togetherin the fight against cancer. We hope that you will want to join usin the opportunity to build hope for a future where cancer nolonger threatens the lives of the people we love.

How can you help? Join us! This is ahuge effort, run by volunteers and theirACS staff partner. The event cannot besuccessful without the support and par-ticipation of the community.

This is the easiest way to help support your local Relay For Lifewhile promoting your business at the same time. Your taxdeductible $100 donation will earn your company’s businesscard a spot in our event program which will be distributed to all300-400 event participants.

If you can participate in any way or if you can donate time to theRelay, it would be greatly appreciated.

All assistance from providing a $20.00 gift card to catering thesurvivor lunch will be recognized in our event program. We sin-cerely hope you join us in this event. If you have any questions,would like more information or would like to arrange for dona-tion pick up for this year’s Relay For Life, please contact us.We’d be happy to hear from you.

Sincerely, Relay For Life Manager - Relay For Life of RedwoodCity, 3 Twin Dolphin Drive Suite #175 Redwood City, CA94065. www.relayforlife.org/redwoodcityca

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16 Year Old Redwood Shores ResidentDoes First Solo Flight

When Connor was 15, he asked his mother to start groundschool (the educational portion of flying). He then graduated toactual flying with an instructor, John Murphy at San Carlos FlightCenter. When he started flying his instructor said he was so farahead of the game and so much more advanced because he hadspent so much time using the simulators at Hiller. The family alsohad a flight simulator at home and Connor had been playing withthem for some time. The minimum age to solo is 16 (accordingto John Murphy, his flight instructor, ( pictured with Connor onthe right) Connor was ready way before his 16th birthday His dream was to solo on his 16th birthday. However, he had

to wait until he received a government issued photo id. This meanthe had to wait until he received his driver’s license in the mail. Hereceived it during the second week of April. Connor did a couple practice flights and then his instructor got

out of the airpalne, took the Cessna 152 out of San Carlos Aviationand Connor did his first solo flight which consisted of taking offand landing three times. He said “it was as fun as it was scary”and loved the experience.Connor started his interest in Aviation early on. His parents

took both he and his brother, Drew, frequently to the HillerAviation Museum when they were very young. They started usingthe flight simulators there and it became a passion for Connor. Heand Drew would go to Hiller Aviation Museum almost everyweekend to fly on the simulators.

Connor now is a volunteer atHiller Aviation teaching peo-ple of all ages how to fly onthe flight simulators. Hedreams of a career in politicsand or aeronautics. Connor isworking towards his pilot’slicense which the minimumage is 17. Connor’s step-dad is a Captain for SouthwestAirlines and he has enjoyedtalking to him about aviation.

A little about Connor Abernathy:* 30 hrs of flying instruction through San Carlos Flight Center (flying since October 2012)

* Sophomore at Carlmont High School* 4.0 GPA* Voting Member San Carlos Youth Advisory Council * Volunteers at Hiller Aviation Museum instructing people of all ages on using the simulator

* Volunteers at San Carlos Food Bank* Completed Leadership in training through Redwood City* Dreams of a career in politics and/or aeronautics* Lives in Redwood Shores

Contributed by Laurie Lengren, Connor’s Mom

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CAVITY VACCINEWhen we think of vaccines, what we usually think about is the prevention of diseases like Polio, Small Pox and Hepatitis. Have youever thought about a vaccine for the dental cavity? Cavities are formed when bacteria that normally exist in your mouth use carbohydrate-containing foods (candy, fruit, soda, etc.) to produce acid. This acid can penetrate the hard surface of your teeth tomake those painful damaging holes that bring you to the dentist. A new hope exists for a vaccine to prevent cavities. Several monthsago, British scientists published a study. (May, Nature Medicine describing a new vaccine that they herald as a safe, effective andpainless way to prevent dental cavities. The vaccine was developed by a California-based company called Planet Biotechnology,and was tested by a team of researchers at Guy’s Hospital Dental School in London. The vaccine is said to produce antibodies againstthe cavity causing bacteria Streptococcus mutans. The vaccine was tested on people in a four month study. The results revealed that a group who received the vaccine had no evidence of the cavity causing bacteria (S. mutans) for up to four months whereas aplacebo group was without bacteria for only two months. While these results are encouraging, I can think of a few potential problems with the study. The first problem is that the results lasted for only four months. Also, this study does not look at otherbacteria (Lactobacillus casei and acidophilus, Actinomyces naeskundii) that have also been shown to cause cavities. Finally, no othermajor clinical trial has confirmed the results of this study. Despite these limitations, I’m still optimistic that there may be an effective cavity vaccine available in the future. I think it is important to keep in mind that even if we had a viable cavity vaccine,there would still be a need for brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups and cleanings.

Jumpin’ Jack Flash Peninsula Home Sales!Per Coldwell Banker West, there are still so many buyers inter-ested in the prime locations who are throwing everything theyhave including practically their firstborn into multiple offers. OneMillbrae open home listed at $1,239,000 had over 300 peoplecome to their open house. Last week, Hillsborough had 55 activeand 13 pending listings which is a little more than before, due tothe spring market and better weather. In Burlingame, nearly 77%of the transactions which closed in March sold for the list price ormore. Buyers are still out there in big bunches, buying in multi-ples in the most desirable areas with a great deal of cash and nocontingencies. There have been appraisal issues because theoverbid market is moving faster then comparable sales. TheMenlo Park area is still crazy after all these months, per the localmanager. The tour sheet this week was the biggest they have hadall year. Palo Alto saw a “spring break” slowdown in sales due tolow, low inventory. But listings are picking up again. In the SanCarlos-Redwood City area, properties are still selling quickly withmultiple offers, which typically drive the sale price about 10%above list. Some buyers are opting out of the market because theyfeel they can’t compete. There has been an increase in inventoryin San Mateo, but only time will tell if this will loosen upenough. In Redwood Shores, 442 Tiller Lane set a record highfor Mariner’s Park at $1.515 mil after being listed for $1.398.The 2143 sf. home on an 8000 sf. lot was expanded and beau-tifully renovated with permits by a licensed contractor. Thelovely yard had the park behind the fence, added to the

ambiance. In Dolphin Park, 353Quay Lane, which was a 2630 sf.house on double 11,900 sf. lot,recently closed for $1.176 mil, butdid not break the record for the areawhich was previously set in 2005 for323 Quay Lane—a 1748 sf. houseon a single 4800 sf. lot which I soldfor $1.080 mil in multiple offer. OnBowsprit, a house I sold in 2005 for$940K, was recently listed for$885K and sold for $1.006 mil—setting the record for thatstreet and for that size house. The Recent sales on HarborColony and Island Place @ $1.7 mil have finally eclipsed thecrash of 2008 and show no signs of slowing. “RedwoodShores is a Goldmine…Remember I said so.” By KT Eckardt- [email protected]

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Dr. Catherine Nghiem-ShumLAc.,QME

130 Shoreline Dr. #130Redwood City, CA

94065

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Acupuncture: Pre and PostSurgery for a Speedy Recovery

By Dr. Catherine Nghiem-Shum, D.C., L.Ac.

Consider Acupuncture Therapy before and after surgery, no matterwhat the surgery is. Acupuncture increases circulation, thus promoteshealing and is beneficial when it comes to having surgery. The bodyperceives surgery as trauma to the body, as it cuts through healthy tissue as well as injured or diseased tissue. The body reacts by theway of stress, which weakens the immune system, disrupts the gastrointestinal tract, leaving the body more vulnerable to infection,thus slows down the recovery process.

Scientific evidence has shown that when acupuncture points arestimulated, they release endorphins, or pain-releasing factors, ourbody’s natural pain killers. Acupuncture changes our perception ofpain, in turn, regulates blood flow, maintains body temperature andstrengthens our immune system.

Before surgery, we tend to manifest symptoms in the form of musclepain or tension, fatigue, numbness or tingling and in most cases, overthinking, stress and anxiety. Anticipating surgery, however big orsmall can make us a nervous wreck. Acupuncture is helpful beforesurgery to help relieve the anxiety, while decreasing unnecessarysymptoms. The advantage of acupuncture before surgery is to elevatethe body to its optimal state of health and ease the mind.

After surgery, our body perceives the surgery as an attack. Ourimmune system is weakened, our gastrointestinal tract is compro-mised, leaving our bodies vulnerable to infection and delay ourrecovery. Acupuncture, after surgery, can start as soon as possible.It accelerates the healing process, by helping the body to re-buildblood cells, regulate blood flow and the lymph system, while relieving pain and tension. In addition after surgery, there is scartissue formation. Acupuncture assists in the breakdown of adhesions or scar tissue at the site, therefore prevents any residualpain or stiffness near the area.

By reducing post-operative pain after surgery, acupuncture can significantly reduce the patient’s desire for and intake of pain medication. In addition it can minimize the side-effects and addiction associated with painkillers.

So, before and after surgery, consider Acupuncture Therapy for aspeedy recovery.

Dr. Catherine Nghiem-Shum practices in Redwood Shores.Information provided courtesy of acufinder.com

Dr. Angelo Charonis D.C.Dr. Jenny Kim D.C.

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The week of May 5th is “Be Kind to Animals Week”. Now, most ofyou who are reading my column are already animal owners and/oranimal lovers, so you are probably thinking “OK, I already treat animals in a kind manner, so I’m doing it already”. But there are still things you can do. Some of them you may already be doing!

Be Informed! – By that I mean become informed regarding pendinglegislation that may impact the animals in your town. Sometimesmany of these proposed legislations make it sound like they are allfor the animals, but don’t take anything at face value! Some of theselegislations have ended up creating unwanted outcomes. Read thefine print before you really make up your mind on an issue.

Report Animal Abuse – This includes domestic animals as well aswildlife. If your hunch tells you an animal is being abused, listento that hunch and call the authorities. Give them as much infor-mation as possible. Descriptions, time of day, etc. will all help theauthorities.

Respect the wildlife – the “Shores” has an abundance of wildlifeand other columns in this newsletter have addressed this issue soI won’t say too much here. Enjoy wildlife from a distance. Do notfeed the wildlife and do not let your young ones chase after thewildlife! Teach your children at an early age to respect wildlife.

Adopt a Pet from a Shelter – If you are thinking of adopting ananimal, consider going to your local animal shelter or rescuegroup. They have many, many animals in need of a forever home.

Take care of your Pet – Is it time to take your dog or cat in for acheckup? Is your animal’s ID up-to-date? Have you been a little laxabout walking your dog? Your dog would love to go with you on awalk and I’m willing to bet you would enjoy it immensely as well!

Jan Brown is the Owner of Jan’s Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech®Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at [email protected].

Teen Panel of Authors • Wednesday May 8 at 6:30pm Join us for an evening with great Teen Authors: Margaret Stohl;Icons and Beautiful Creatures, Kami Garcia; Beautiful Creatures,Leigh Bardugo; Shadow and Bone, Melissa de la Cruz; BlueBloods, and Kim Derting; The Body Finder. You won’t want to miss hearing these ladies speak! Everyonewelcome.

Music, Stories & Games in English and Spanish • Saturday May 11 at 11:00am Join Valéria for music and stories for ages 1-4.

Dave the Horn Guy• Saturday May 18 at 11:00am A family concert full of honks, fun and laughter! Sponsored bythe Friends of the Library

Peninsula Book Club• Tuesday May 28 at 6:00pm We will discuss Tupelo Hassman’s Girlchild. To RSVP, visitmeetup.com/The-Peninsula-Book-Club.

Homework Center• Monday-Tuesday 3:00-6:00, • Wednesday 1:00-6:00, • Thursday 3:00-6:00

Weekly Storytimes• Mondays - 11:00am - Preschool Ages 3-5 • Tuesdays - 7:00pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages • Thursdays - 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5 • Thursdays - 11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months

Teen Gaming and Activities: • Mondays - 5:00pm

Visit Sea link Café at the RWS Branch Library!Café hours: Monday - Thursday - 7:30am-6:30pm - Saturday 7:30am - 2:30pm and Sunday. - 9:30am-2:30pm

Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch Library Please visit:www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html The Friends operates a resale book store at the Downtown Libraryto generate funds to support library programs and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more information about the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests.

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6 Minute Stretch to Keep You Running

Increasing your muscle flexibility can improve your running mechanics, take pressure off your joints, and consequentlyreduce the chance of injury. Essentially - stretching keeps you running!The muscles you stretch and the method by which you stretch those muscles should ideally be based on your specificanatomy and activities. But, in general, runners should focus on stretching the following muscles:

Gastrocnemius/Soleus (calf) Tensor Fascia Latae/IT Band (outer thigh)Hamstring (back of thigh) Quadriceps (front of thigh)Hip flexors (front of hips) Gluteals (rear)

It’s helpful to keep in mind that the flexibility of one area really does affect the mechanics of another area. For example, tight calves limitsankle range of motion which then forces an individual to extend at the hips when taking a long or uphill running stride. If the hips are tight,then the runner will extend at the back.

6 Minute Stretching Routine Prior to running, perform 6 minutes of dynamic stretches (1 minute focusing on each of the above muscles). These are controlled leg movementstaking your muscles and joints through the range of motion necessary for your activity. For a runner, this would include high marching, kickingheels toward buttocks, leg swings forward and backward, rising up on toes, and rocking back on heels. Remember, these are controlled move-ments. Your legs should be moving through a comfortable range of motion, in a slow, pendulum-like manner. All the while, your trunk shouldbe stable using your core muscles.After you run, your muscles are warm, making this a great time to stretch in a way that increases flexibility. Based on numerous research studies,the American College of Sports Medicine suggests 2-3 repetitions of static stretches for a duration of 30 seconds performed 3-4 times per week iseffective in increasing flexibility. That makes 6 minute of stretching after running!Here at the Shores we are lucky to have safe, picturesque, breezy running paths. Running is a great way to increase cardiovascular fitness,burn calories, and reduce stress. Just don’t forget your stretches! For pictures of the stretches, go to www.onthemovept.net

Written by Alyssa Herrera-Set, DPT Alyssa is a Redwood Shores resident, Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, and owner of On the MovePhysical Therapy in San Carlos. She works with people of all ages and athletic abilities and has a particular passion for working with youngathletes and dancers.

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At some point in our lives, most ofus experience insomnia. There’snothing worse than trying to sleep andending up staring at the ceiling ortossing and turning all night. On the not-so-serious end of the

spectrum, lack of sleep can make usfeel groggy and lethargic. On theother hand, frequent insomnia can

influence our ability to drive, work or otherwise function.Luckily, you can address most sleep problems by changing a

few daily habits.First, it’s important to understand that sleep is a naturally occur-

ring process that usually works if we leave it alone. Most peoplesleep best when they have a regular schedule for sleep, going to bedabout the same time every night and getting up about the same timeevery morning, without napping during the daytime, seven days aweek. This allows the body’s internal clock to stay regulated. If you lie awake for longer than 15 to 20 minutes when you go

to bed in the evening, that might mean that you’re trying to go tosleep before your body is ready to slow down for the night. Thismay happen because you’re over-stimulated for some reason, pos-sibly from medications or caffeine, or being emotionally keyed up.If adjusting your sleep schedule doesn’t do the trick, try these

tips to help you get a better night’s sleep:* Avoid caffeine.* Get some form of physical exercise during the daytime, but notduring the evening.

* Make sure the room and your bed are comfortable and quiet.Your bedroom should be completely dark, with no glowingclocks, phones, etc.

* Take a bath before bedtime to help you wind down.* Create a routine that helps your body relax before you get intobed, such as listening to calming music or doing slow stretches.

* Avoid using electronics before bed, including your cell phoneor laptop. Turn off all electronic devices before you go to bedso their noises don’t wake you.

* If you’re not asleep within 20 minutes of getting into bed tosleep, get out of bed. Go into another room and do somethingboring until you feel you can fall asleep as soon as your headhits the pillow.

* If possible, reserve your bedroom for sleeping only. Don’t read,watch television, work or play on a computer, do homework orany other routine in your bedroom. This will condition yourbody that what you do in that room is sleep.

* Get up at the same time each morning, even if you feel you didn’tsleep well. Everyone has different sleep requirements, but if you’re sleeping

enough hours and still feeling tired, talk to your doctor. There maybe other problems that need to be investigated.

I hope these tips help you get a great night’s sleep.Photo Caption: Dr. Sarah Cheyette is a pediatric neurologist at thePalo Alto Medical Foundation’s Redwood City, Palo Alto andFremont centers.Endnote: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editorArian Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.

Snooze News You Can Use by Sarah Cheyette, M.D.

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QUICK TIPS TO ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST

Sometimes we need a fashion “overhaul” (and that’s when you call in aprofessional), but sometimes just a few “tweaks” will keep us tuned up.Here are a few to get your fashion mojo going.

- Always moisturize, use SPF, and put on lipstick. At night, always takeoff your make-up and moisturize again.

- Accessorize, even if it’s a bracelet. When going out, throw a light-weight, colorful scarf around your neck for instant pizazz.

- Mix up your special occasion separates and wear them with your every-day basics. A sparkly top can look great when teamed up with yourjeans and wedges.

- If you typically wear only neutrals, try adding just one ‘pop’ of color inyour outfit, like a scarf, or belt, or necklace, or shoes. Try it once thisweek, then twice next week. You might just like all the complimentsyou get!

- Even when lounging at home, wear something that makes you happy.

- Flip through fashion magazines and tear out pictures of looks that exciteyou. Keep them in a file, or pin to your inspiration board, or put themin your personal look-book (binder with plastic sleeves), and use themfor your daily inspiration. (If you’re using Pinterest, start a My StyleInspiration Board.)

- Carry your personal Style Formula in your wallet to keep you on trackwhen you’re shopping.

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores.Visit her website at www.adenadesigns.net for free tips sheets and to signup for her blog and monthly newsletter.

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San Carlos Children’s Theater Celebrates its 100th Production The San Carlos Children’sTheater‘s production of The Wizard of Oz opensMay 10th and marks theaward-winning theatercompany’s 100th produc-tion. Since 1991, the San Carlos Children’sTheater has been enrich-ing the lives of youth inSan Carlos and the greater

Peninsula with drama courses, workshops and camps, customizedcurriculum and full stage productions. Under the artistic direction ofEron Block, the San Carlos Children’s Theater’s programs are avail-able to kids from four to eighteen and serve over 1,000 kids in SanCarlos & greater San Mateo County. And those numbers (and pro-gram offerings), continue to grow. “Our mission statement is, wherecharacter grows…on stage and off”, says Block, who began acting asa child himself. Adults sometimes participate in the company’s productions, as well, and the Wizard of Oz is no exception. SanCarlos School Board member Seth Rosenblatt makes the San CarlosChildren’s Theater a family affair; he will play the cowardly Lion,and his two children have appeared in a number of productions. “My children have had an amazing experience with San CarlosChildren’s Theater”, says Rosenblatt. “Their programs strengthenskills including communication, problem solving, collaboration,improvisation, and confidence.” Since its inception, The San Carlos Children’s Theater has relied

on the generosity of donors, business sponsorship, volunteers, and

community partnerships, the most recent of which is the San Carlos School District,which has given them a perma-nent home at Mustang Hall, the historic stage on the campus of Central Middle School. The partnership, formed in 2012,allows San Carlos School District to further integrate SCCT’s dynamic program offerings into its curricu-lum and further enhance 21st Century learning goals which include collaboration, creativity, and social skills. Awarded a “Family Favorite”honor every year since 2008, the San Carlos Children’s Theater continues to expand its reach on the Peninsula and its programs and productions are open to anyone regardless of their residency. More community partnerships are in the works Bay Area and county-wide.Running May 10-19, 2013, The Wizard of Oz is Directed by Eron

Block and choreographed by Daina Block. The production is basedon classic story by Frank L. Baum. Dorothy Gale of Kansas, dreamsof what lies over the rainbow. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, theTin man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe ofDorothy’s imagination. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 PM,and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM at Mustang Hall, 828Chestnut Street, San Carlos. Tickets are $12 for students 18 andunder, $15 for adults.

For a complete listing of productions, classes and camps visit theSan Carlos Children’s Theater online at: www.scctkids.com

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By Tom Barras

Like other neophytes, after startingwith Riesling and Chenin Blanc, I nextmoved on to Chardonnay and itbecame my white wine of choice.While I had tried a glass or two ofSauvignon Blanc (a.k.a. Fumé Blanc), Iwas taken aback by it. It was so “un-Chardonnay,” (lighter bodied, herbal,crisp) that I simply couldn’t come to gripswith it. Years later, after my palate sated,maybe even jaded, on Chardonnay, I revisitedSauvignon Blanc, and I’m glad I did, for nowI’m an unequivocal fan and hope to make you one as well.Consider the few reasons that follow.

In these challenging economic times, the first item to consider isprice. At comparable quality levels, you get more value for yourdollar with Sauvignon Blanc. A quick review of retail winestores and restaurant wine lists reveals that, on balance,Sauvignons cost considerably less than Chardonnay. At the retaillevel there are many good Sauvignons in the $10 to $15 pricerange, and in restaurants there are some excellent ones in the mid$20 range. Chardonnay prices, for comparable quality, at bothvenues are often twice as much. For quality/price rapport, thenod goes to Sauvignon Blanc.

In addition to being a better value, please note that SauvignonBlanc is made in a variety of styles, and it’s quite likely thereis one to fit your palate. First, there is the stainless steel fermented method (typically 100% sauvignon blanc grapes)that delivers a refreshing citric (lemon, lime, grapefruit) aromawith a matching flavor profile. Second, there is the moderatedstyle that is the result of blending other white grapes (Semillontypically) to soften that citric quality. And thirdly, there is thestyle that includes oak seasoning from barrel aging that yieldsa spice box aroma and flavor that will likely appeal to manyCalifornia Chardonnay fans. Your local retailer can suggest afew producers.

However, and the rationale that ultimately tips the scales for Sauvignon Blanc, is its “food friendliness.” The inherent personalities of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are dramati-cally different. Chardonnay is a full bodied, low-acid, vanillarich, oaky, pineapple tinged wine. I cannot think of too manyrecipes that comfortably pair with that. Sauvignon Blanc, onthe other hand, is a light to medium bodied, herbal tasting wineechoing the same aromas. It can readily pair with simple,herbal-flecked (think cilantro, rosemary, parsley, capers, thyme,etc.) dishes, whether they be fish, poultry, veal, pork, or pasta.And the bonus is its crisp acidity which refreshes your palatebetween bites of food. So, let’s sum it up. Sauvignon Blanc isa better value, comes in a variety of styles, and matches quitewell with many recipes.

From LYNN’s KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced CaliforniaCuisine) – Lynn Kathleen Adams

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Ah! Hope that you are all enjoying our wonderful spring weather! Nowis the time for gardening and planting our butterfly garden flowersand herb gardens to enjoy later in the summer. Our Japanese Mapleshave bloomed, and the birds are all enjoying bathing in the bird bath,much to the delight of our two Manx purr babies, who watch intentlyfrom the greenhouse kitchen window.

My herb garden has been neglected for the past year, so I am eager toclear out some of the weeds and other curious plants that appear to haveovertaken my thyme and sage. The rosemary plant seems indestructi-ble, but the other herbs – marjoram, basil, oregano, etc. – have long disappeared. We love tarragon, but it needs coaxing to grow. Perhapsit just needs me to leave it alone for awhile so it can grow, instead ofconstant snipping!

May is always a delight because it affords the opportunity to celebrateMother’s Day. For those of us with Moms who live far away, or are nolonger with us, we can still celebrate with family and friends. ThisCheesy Breakfast Casserole is unbelievably easy to make – it is literallyalmost “thrown together”. It’s easiest if you prepare it the night beforeserving, but can also be made early in the morning – it just takes a littlelonger to bake because the hash brown potatoes have not quite thawed!

This goes nicely with warm buttery croissants and/or a colorful fruitsalad (melon and some assorted seasonal berries), freshly squeezedorange juice and steaming hot coffee. You’ll have energy for workingin the garden or taking a leisurely walk around our beautiful RedwoodShores community.

CHEESY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE1 28 oz. bag of frozen O’Brien Hash Brown Potatoes1 lb. Bacon, cut into pieces, fried and drained1 7 oz. can Diced Green Chilies, drained3 Cups shredded cheddar cheese1 Dozen Eggs1 Cup Milk1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Chopped Green Scallions, for garnish

Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with PAM or other cooking spray. Pour thefrozen potatoes into the prepared baking dish, and top with the greenchilies, bacon and cheese. Beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and drymustard together in a mixing bowl, and pour it over the potato mixture.

You can prepare the casserole the night before, and leave it (covered) inthe refrigerator until the next morning. Let it sit at room temperaturefor about 30 minutes or so, before popping it into a preheated 375degree oven.

Bake the casserole uncovered for approximately 45 minutes or until theedges are brown and the center is firm.Sprinkle with chopped green scallions if you wish for some added colorbefore serving. Enjoy! Serves 6 – 8.

Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994

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History Museum Continues Its Free First Fridays ProgramThe San Mateo County History Museum continues its “Free First Fridays” program on June 7, 2013. Not only is admission free the entire

day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but two programs are planned for the public without any fees. At 11:00 a.m., preschool children will be invited tolearn about ocean life. They will make an “ocean in a bottle” to take home. An “ocean in a bottle” is a craft where kids recreate an oceanenvironment in a plastic water bottle. The Museum staff will conduct a special program in the Mavericks big wave exhibit area. Here theyoungsters will hear the story, Way Down Deep in the Ocean Blue Sea. At 2 p.m., museum docents will lead tours of the Museum for adults.The San Mateo County History Museum is located at 2200 Broadway, within the 103-year-old “Old Courthouse” in Redwood City. It

features exhibits related to the use of natural resources, suburban development, ethnic experience and entrepreneurial achievement on thePeninsula from the times of the Ohlone Indian through today. The Museum is open every day except Monday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The “Free First Fridays” program is sponsored by Safeway. For more information contact www.historysmc.org or 650-299-0104.

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