Volume 44 Number 4

THE PILOT
Redwood Shores Community Association

Update on SVCWs Popular

Bird Watching Impoundment

With this years rainfall SVCW

has experienced standing water
in its Landscape Impoundment
areas in front of the facility on
Radio Road in Redwood Shores.

SVCW staff is monitoring the well-being of water fowl that

have found the water mostly ducks, but several other
species and to date there has been no indication of ill
health in any of the birds.
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RSCA Calendar

April 2015

Summer Concerts - Sundays at Marlin Park

5 pm to 7 pm

Bring your family, lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and

dancing shoes!
June 28th - OTR Band
July 12th - Cocktail Monkeys
August 9th - The Shanks

Save The Dates:

Levee Cleanup - Mariners Park

Saturday, August 22nd - 8 am to 12 noon

Give-n-Go Recycling - RWS Library

Saturday, September 12th - 10 am to 2 pm

It was a beautiful, sunny day for RSCAs Eggstgravangza. The

Shores children, parents and grandparents turned out in droves to
hunt eggs and have their pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Thank you to RSCA for another successful event. RSCA makes
Redwood Shores a special place to live.
See page 18 for more pictures.

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REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy #PMB 603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
rsca.org

2015 Officers
PRESIDENT
Sue Nix...........................................................suenix@rsca.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Jim Cvengros.........................................jimcvengros@rsca.org
SECRETARY
Lynn Kathleen Adams............................. lynnadams@rsca.org
TREASURER
Stephen Bellingham....................stephenbellingham@rsca.org
PAST PRESIDENT
Harris Rogers.........................................harrisrogers@rsca.org
BOARD MeMBeRs
Lynn Adams
Mayling Bellingham
Stephen Bellinghan
Nina Boire
Doug Crisman

Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Mike Mancusi
Sue Nix

Harris Rogers
Clemencia Rodriquez
Bob Slusser
Andrew Young

RSCA Board of Directors meets at

Redwood Shores Library at 7:00 p.m.
This months meeting will be Thursday, April 9th, 2015

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Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).
Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

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not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

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Table of Contents

Way To Go Daniel

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City Manager Announces Retirement

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Picks For April, Relay For Life

BRSSD Superintendents Message

New Assistant City Manager

Grilling Seasonal Vegetables

Beeline Bikes

Upcoming Carlmont Events

Miss Redwood City, Meals On Wheels

Change Batteries

Its Ok To Get Mad At God

Dry Hot Summer Ahead, Fiesta Canada

Eggstravaganza Pictures
Summer Camps

Making Transitation To Spring,

Bird Watching Article Continued

Pet First Aid Month,

Federal Reserve Interest Rate

Lynns Kitchen, Library

Farmers Market, AAUW

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Way To Go Daniel

Redwood Shores resident Daniel Meier,

who is a freshman at
UCLA, was on The
Price Is Right on
3/16. The show featured students from
colleges around the
country to celebrate
spring break. He went
with his fraternity to
be in the audience and randomly got picked to be on the show.
Daniel won a surfboard, mini refrigerator and $1000. Way to
go, Daniel!!

Relay For Life of Redwood City

Saturday, May 16, 2015 11:00AM Sequoia High School

1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the worlds

largest and most impactful fundraising event
to end cancer. It unites communities across
the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and
take action to finish the fight once and for all.
Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer
Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we wont
stop until we finish the fight against cancer! Please join us!
Relay For Life participants and donors remember loved ones lost
to cancer and honor those battling the disease by dedicating luminaria. Luminaria, paper bags containing votive candles, are transformed and illuminated after dark at every
local Relay For Life event. Each luminaria is
personalized with a name, photo, message or
drawing in memory or honor of a friend or
loved one who has been affected by cancer.
Luminaria can also be dedicated in support of a Relay participant.
Each luminaria candle represents a person. They are our mothers,
fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends,
coworkers, and so many others.

Fight Back Ceremony - Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony,

where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up
the fight against cancer. Remember loved ones lost to cancer and
honor those battling the disease by dedicating a luminaria bag.

RSCA is always looking for new members to join

our Board. If you are interested in advocating
for your community, and have a little time at
your disposal, contact RSCA President Sue Nix
at suenix@rsca.org

Picks For April from

www.RedwoodCity.org

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New linkAges TimeBank Connects Locals

The linkAges TimeBank is coming to Redwood City! This
new neighborhood exchange service is a great way to get plugged
into your community, from giving and receiving help and learning
new skills to sharing hobbies and interests. The network makes it
easy to match up with other members of the community who share
these needs and interests. To learn more and sign up for an
orientation at a location near you, please
visitwww.timebank.linkages.org or call 650-934-3556.
Libraries Collecting Legos for Learning
Have any Legos around that house that your kids arent using? The
Downtown and Fair Oaks libraries are expanding the use of Legos
for fun and learning. Please bring your donations to the library
bookstore bin now through April 2015. Please contact Friends of the
Redwood City Public Library for more information at
650-780-7593 or email friendsofrwclibrary@gmail.com.
ART on the Square Announces 2015 Show Dates
ART on the Square just announced their 2015 show dates and will
celebrate their 9th year in downtown Redwood City at a special
party on Friday, April 17 from 6 to 8 pm at University Art (2550 El
Camino Real). The public is invited to check out some of the areas
talented artists and their works at this free event and learn more
about these summer events:
* ART on the Square: Friday June 19, 5:00 - 8:30pm
* JEWELRY on the Square: Friday July 10, 5:00 - 8:30pm
* ART on the Square: Friday July 24, 5:00 - 8:30pm
* ART on the Square with the PAL Blues & ART Festival:
Saturday July 25, 11:00am - 7:00pm
* ART on the Square: Friday August 28, 5:00 - 8:30pm
Please RSVP by April 10 for the party
at artonthesquarerwc@gmail.com.

Events

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop By Heart

RWC Library, 1044 Middlefield Road - April 15, 2015
HEART of San Mateo County will present a workshop on how to
use the HEART First-Time Homebuyer Program with Meriwest
Mortgage on April 15 from 6-7 pm at the Redwood City Library.
They will show potential first-time buyers how they might buy a
home in San Mateo County valued up to $521,250 with only 5 percent down and no PMI. Program requires candidates be an employee or resident in San Mateo County with good credit and income up
to $150,000.
Energy Fitness Workshop For Homeowners
Learn how to get $1,000-$6,500 In energy efficiency rebates for
your home at this free workshop on April 16. 7-8:30 pm at Belle
Haven Neighborhood Services Center
871 Hamilton Avenue, Menlo Park.
Registration and light refreshments at 6:30 pm. RSVP Online
http://energyupgrade-smc.eventbrite.com and learn more at:
BayAreaEnergyUpgrade.org.
Water Conservation Landscape Classes
Various Dates - Redwood City Public Works, 1400 Broadway
Learn how to create a beautiful garden while conserving water
during the drought. The City of Redwood City Conservation
Program invites all residents to participate 9 am-noon on
April 11: How-to-Convert Spray Irrigation to Drip

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ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.

Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

278 Redwood Shores Parkway
(Next to the Nob Hill Market)
Redwood Shores

Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564

www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com

A TOOTH SAVING STRATEGY

Research shows that patients with periodontal disease can utilize the non-surgical treatment combination of aggressive cleaning
and short-term antibiotics to effectively save their teeth. The study included patients with severe periodontal disease who had four
or more areas recommended for surgery or tooth extraction. The patients underwent an aggressive cleaning technique known as
root planning and scaling, involving utilization of a special instrument that is slipped down to the bottom of the pocket between
tooth and gums to remove harmful plaque and toxic bacterial by-products. The patients then received an antibiotic and follow-up
root planing and scaling every three months. It was found that the deep-cleaning and medication rendered 87% of the initially
recommended surgeries and extraction unnecessary.

The best time to see your dentist is before you have a problem. The most valuable service we can provide is a thorough
and complete examination. Virtually all-dental problemsdecay, gum disease, jaw joint difficulties and loose teethare easily
detected in their early stages and can be treated most economically and comfortably at that time. We are currently accepting new
patients. Please call us to schedule an appointment.

P.S. The benefits of the treatment regimen described above were found to last during five years of follow-up.

Dear Redwood Shores Community,

At its March meeting, the school board confirmed with our demographers that enrollment is continuing
to grow at a strong rate and then approved classroom expansion projects at Redwood Shores Elementary
(2 classrooms), Nesbit Elementary (8), and Ralston Middle School (8). Construction should be complete
roughly a week ahead of our first day of school on August 26.

Looking ahead to the fall, we will have two school board seats up for election in November. The Board
and the PTA are sponsoring an event on April 6, at 7pm, in the District Office for anyone interested in
learning more about the activities, responsibilities, and time commitments of a position on the school
board. The event will be an informal discussion including the full Board and superintendent, with lots of
time for questions and answers. Please consider it!

As you may have heard, our statewide tests of student achievement are changing. They are now computer-based and aligned
with more rigorous academic standards. We are excited for this change because it is in the best interests of our students and better prepares them for the future. Our students will be taking the tests during the month of May. If you are curious about what
we are expecting of students these days, take a look for yourself! Practice test questions are available at caaspp.org.

Last, I want to alert you to an expected change to our school districts funding. Historically, we have been a basic aid school
district, which meant that our local property taxes generated more than the states guaranteed per-student education funding, and
we could keep the additional proceeds. However, with our enrollment growing so strongly (up 63% since 2005), our per-pupil
revenue has actually declined. Last year, our per-student revenue was $9,295, and this year it is $9,217. With continued enrollment growth and an increase in the states funding of education, next year the states per-pupil funding will be more than our
property taxes will generate. We project to be a state-funded district next year with per-pupil revenue at $9,261. This means that
our base per-student funding will be on a par with most other districts in the state. We will need to continue to pursue staffing
and operational efficiencies, corporate and civic partnerships, parent donations, and additional funding sources to maintain our
exceptional educational program. I expect to provide more information on this transition as the 2015-16 budget continues to take
shape.

As always, thank you for your support!.

Michael Milliken, Ph.D.

650-620-2703

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City Manager Robert Bell

Announces His Retirement

RWC - On February 25, 2015

City Manager Dr. Robert Bell (Bob)
announced his intention to retire from the
City of Redwood City at the end of June in
order to pursue new personal and professional opportunities and challenges.

Bob has held leadership positions within

the City of Redwood City for the past ten
years. Bob first came to the City in September 2005 as Human
Resources Director and served as both Assistant City Manager and
then City Manager since 2010.

Bob led the City of Redwood City out of the worst economic
downturn in decades and implemented the City Councils vision
for economic growth and financial solvency. Working with the
City Council, labor groups and employees, Bob was able to help
balance the budget and put Redwood City back on fiscally healthy
ground. In addition, under Bobs leadership a new organizational
structure was implemented and several key department head positions filled; including hiring Police Chief JR Gamez; Community
Development Director Aaron Aknin and more recently Library
Director Derek Wolfgram and Public Works Director Ramana
Chinnakotla.

Bob also successfully implemented the City Councils legislative

priorities, which included strengthening Redwood Citys local
economy, revitalizing the Downtown, and protecting the environment through the drafting of a Climate Action Plan.

These accomplishments were the milestones that Bob set out to

achieve upon being appointed as City Manager. Redwood City is
a special place and I am proud to have been a part of this community. We have accomplished great things because of the vision,
commitment, and dedication of everyone inside and outside of
City Hall who cares deeply about this community, commented
Bell.

Mayor Jeff Gee commented, The City Council is grateful for

Bobs leadership and his many accomplishments as City Manager.
Bob set forth a strong vision of a responsive and accountable government, based on the principles of customer service, fiscal
responsibility, and efficiency. Bob has delivered on this vision and
has worked tirelessly to meet and even exceed the Councils high
expectations for this critical position.

Vice Mayor Rosanne Foust adds, Bob provided the leadership the
City needed at a pivotal time and I am thankful for his dedication
and all that we have accomplished together. While I will miss
working with Bob, I am excited for him as he embarks on his next
journey.

Bob plans on an active retirement, one that allows him to pursue

new challenges while providing more flexibility and time for
work/life balance.

Community Development
Director Aaron Aknin
Appointed To Assistant City
Manager Of Development
Services

Redwood City, Calif. - City Manager

Bob Bell announced today that
Community Development Director
Aaron Aknin has been promoted to
Assistant City Manager effective
immediately.

Aaron, who currently serves as the

City of Redwood Citys Community
Development Director, will retain that position and continue
to supervise the planning, building, and engineering services
functions in the City. In addition to those duties, Aaron will
oversee the current Downtown Precise Plan and continue
developing and implementing the Citys community benefit
program, titled Partnership Redwood City. Aaron will also
provide strategic leadership and advice to the City Manager
and City Council on a variety of citywide and organizational
wide initiatives.

Redwood City is a very active and engaged community that

demands strong leadership, commented City Manager Bell.
Aaron has demonstrated this leadership in the community
and the organization. He is very adept at listening to the
needs and interests of the City Council and of the community, and at developing programs and processes that meet the
needs of these stakeholders. Bell added, Aaron is respected in the organization and he will add tremendous value for
the City Council, the community, and the City Managers
office in his new role.

Prior to joining the City of Redwood City, Aaron served was

the Assistant Director and Acting Director of Planning and
Community Environment for the City of Palo Alto. Prior to
that he was Community Development Director for the City
of San Bruno and served as Assistant Planner for the City of
San Carlos.

Aaron holds a Master of Public Policy from California State

University Northridge and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban
Studies from San Francisco State University. He is a member
of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), an
American Planning Association Member and Mentor, an
Urban Land Institute Member, and a International
Conference of Shopping Centers Member (ICSC).
Submitted by City Manager, Bob Bell

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The Grilling Season Is Back

Spring is here. The weather is warming up (not that it ever got

that cold), baseball is back and a bunch of our favorite fruits
and vegetables are starting to come into season. Oranges,
pineapples, corn, asparagus and one of our favorite veggies,
the artichoke, are all back and ready to hit the grill!

Grilled artichokes make a great appetizer and are fun to share,

but can be tricky to pull off. The key to a great grilled artichoke is in the preparation. Remove the outer small leaves
from the artichoke and trim off all the sharp points with scissors. Cut the artichoke in half and rub with lemon to avoid discoloration. You will also want to scoop the purple leaves out
of the heart of the artichoke with a metal spoon.

Steam the artichokes in a large steamer with simmering water

that has been seasoned with salt and lemon until the heart is
tender - about 25 minutes depending on the size.

Baste your artichokes with a combination of olive oil, garlic,

lemon juice, butter, salt and pepper. Grill the artichokes face
down, turning 90 degrees half way through, to obtain professional-level grill marks.

Depending on how quickly you move from the steaming step

to the grill will determine how long and how hot your grill

should be. If your artichokes are still warm, then you can leave
your grill up and be done in less than 5 minutes. If the artichokes have cooled, then you will want a medium heat in order
to heat the artichokes through, about 10 minutes.

And remember, a good grilled artichoke calls for a great craft

beer or refreshing glass of wine! Try one of our rotating IPAs
or the Trumer Pilsner from Berkeley. If wine is more your
style, the Sterling Sauvignon Blanc is a great wine on a spring
day.

The Grill House of Redwood Shores is a seasonally inspired,

grill-based restaurant, featuring 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+.
Submitted by Kasey Broach

CREW RACING IN THE SHORES

Stanford Innvitational
Sat/Sun, Apr 14 and 15Big Row
Sat, Apr 28- Stanford vs Cal

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Beeline Bikes The Bike Shop

that Comes to You!

Based in San Carlos, the Beeline Bikes fleet of mobile

bike shops is run by a world-class team of friendly
bicycle mechanics who provide on-site bicycle maintenance services at homes and companies throughout the
Bay Area. Each mobile shop is stocked with all the
parts and accessories needed to get each job done.
Beeline Bikes has a long history in Redwood Shores.
The idea for Beeline was spawned when its co-founder,
Pete, was living in the Shores. Many of the early
beta customers in 2013 were Shores friends who
offered a ton of excellent feedback.

Beeline just serviced its 250th bike in the Shores

everything from kids bikes and levee cruisers to highend road & mountain bikes. If you wouldnt mind
skipping the hassle of hauling bikes to and from a traditional bike shop, or you just want help from a friendly Beeline mechanic, simply schedule a visit at
BeelineBikes.com or call 1-855-58-BIKES and theyll
come to you.
By Beeline Bikes.com Mechanic Team

Upcoming Carlmont High School Events

Carlmont Spring Drama Production:

The mystery continues with Carlmont
Drama, as the cast unravels the secret of
a murder case in their annual spring
production. Come join the crime scene
on Sunday, April 12 from 2 p.m. to 5
p.m. in the Black Box Theatre (adjoined
with the Performing Arts Center) at
Carlmont.

Smarter Balanced Testing: For the

first time, Carlmont will be officially holding the Smarter
Balanced Test as a standardized test for students. Testing is on
April 13th and 14th during school hours for eleventh graders,
and April 15th for tenth graders only.

Carlmont Spring Break 2015: Spring break for all students at

Carlmont will be from Monday, April 20th to Friday,
April 24th. Grab those sunglasses and beach towels, its time
for a day in the sun!

Prom: Carlmonts 2015 prom for juniors and seniors will be

held on Friday, May 1st, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the
California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. It will also
be a minimum day for students on Friday, meaning school will
end earlier at 12:12 p.m. before the dance.

Emily Mcniel - Miss Redwood

City/San Mateo County2015

RWC - The Miss Redwood

City/San
Mateo
County
Scholarship Program held its
2015 progam on Saturday,
February 21 at the Veterans
Memorial Senior Center. San
Mateo resident, Emily Mcniel
was selected to be Miss
Redwood City/San Mateo
County 2015. She will go on to
compete for the title of Miss
California
in
June.
Congratulations Emily and to
the Miss Redwood City/San
Mateo County program for
another successful pageant.

Change Your Batteries Now

Daylight Time Savings has started, and youve

already changed your clocks (yes forward)! Once
again, our Fire Department is urging residents to use this
opportunity to also check/change the batteries in your
smoke / CO (carbon monoxide) alarm. Thats right, a CO alarm is
now required in most households, by state law, and its a great
idea.

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Dance Show: Did someone say, the Oscars? Carlmonts 2015

Dance Show will be held from Thursday, May 7th to Saturday,
May 9th in the Carlmont Performing Arts Center, from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. This years theme will be based on the infamous
Oscars, featuring songs from award-winning films and student-based choreography.

Choir Concert Why We Sing: Carlmont Choirs will be

performing their annual spring concert on Thursday, May 14th
and Friday, May 15th, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Carlmont
Performing Arts Center. Come for a night of singing, musical
tunes, and fun for the whole family!

Instrumental Music Concert: Whether its jazz, classical or

all-time movie favorites, the sounds of Carlmonts
Instrumental Music Program are sure to be a delight. The various band and orchestra groups will be performing from
Tuesday, May 19th to Thursday, May 21st at the Carlmont
Performing Arts Center, from 7 to 9 p.m. The group will be
featuring famous works from all eras of music, and a wide
range of pieces for music enthusiasts.
All tickets for shows can be purchased online at:
carlmontmusic.com, and will be available several weeks
before each performance.
Submitted by Kelly song

Peninsula Volunteers Mayors Meals on Wheels

\

Thank you to the Peninsula

Volunteers for taking care of
our seniors! On Wednesday,
March 18, I joined Mayors
from Atherton, Belmont,
Menlo Park, Portola Valley,
Woodside and Supervisor
Horsley to deliver hot meals
to seniors in our communities. I had the honor to meet
and deliver a hot meal to
Sandra, Ray and Arturo. A
special shout out to Selma,
who is 90 years young. I met Selma last year and had the
opportunity to visit with her again this year. Selma is a sweetheart - she did not want a hug - she wanted a kiss! Thank you
to the volunteers and a special thank you to Jackie who drove
me around to meet our seniors in Redwood City.
By Jeff Gee RWC Mayor
Fresh batteries allow smoke and CO alarms to do their jobs
saving lives by alerting families of a fire or a buildup of deadly
carbon monoxide in their homes. For more information on firesafety: visit www.redwoodcity.org/fire

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Is it OK To Get Mad at God?

One of the blunders religious people

are particularly fond of making is the

attempt to be more spiritual than
God.
~ Frederick Buechner

Watching his son die of cancer way

too young, he did not know which
way to turn with his confusion and
pain and bottled up rage. It is OK to
get angry at God, I whispered. He
shot me a doubtful look. Jesus did. I quoted the very verse
that Jesus cried out in the midst of his torturous death, My
God, my God, why have you forsaken me?!

Dry, Hot Summer

Ahead

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I traveled to North Lake Tahoe a couple

of weeks ago to make a presentation at a
conference. Based on what I saw, we are
in for a very dry summer ahead of us.

The single largest reservoir for drinking

water in the State of California is the
snow pack. Based on what I saw and what has been reported,
our snow pack is nearly non-existent. If you are into numbers,
it is currently around 19% of normal.

I fully expect that the City of Redwood City will move into
Stage 3 of our Urban Water Management Plan, which reduces
outdoor watering by 90%, if not more, and I expect the state to
recommend water rationing. We are currently at Stage 2+. The
City has asked residents to cutback outdoor watering to twice a
week. Unfortunately, not everyone agrees, and new lawns are
being planted. Lawns are the most thirsty of all outdoor landscapes.

A surprising number of the Psalms are full of agonizing questions, angry assaults aimed at God. How long, O Lord?!
Have you forgotten us?! Can it be that our anger and doubt
are an acceptable form of prayer? The most reliable biblical
teachers on prayer, i.e. the Psalms and Jesus, would say yes.
To turn to God with the full force of our emoticons actually
takes a lot of faith.
Redwood City has made great strides in reducing our use of
clean, drinking water. In fact, we are using less clean drinking
Trust in him at all times, O people;
water today than we did 10 years ago! This is due to the use of
pour out your hearts to him,
recycled water for landscape irrigation and industrial uses, confor God is a refuge for us.
servation (remember the low-flow toilet give-away), and replac(Psalm 62:8)
ing many of our grass fields with synthetic turf. At one point in
time, half of all of the water that was used for landscape irrigaEverything that is in our hearts, what we are thinking and feel- tion was used in Redwood Shores. Today, that is no longer the
ing at all times, is fair game for our communication with God. case as most of the HOAs are now using recycled water for
In fact, if we dont include the gamut of our emotions and landscape irrigation.
experiences, what kind of relationship is that? A censored and
pretend one, not the kind of relationship we want with anyone History tells us that California goes through periods of drought.
who matters to us.
This year will be an exceptional year, being the States fourth

year of below average snow fall and rain. As we live through

It took me a while to discover that God is bigger than my suf- another dry year, remember that old saying from the last major
fering and is able to handle my anger. The image that was droughtIf its yellow, let it mellow! If its brown, flush it
offered to me years ago is one of Gods arms wrapped around down!
me in compassionate love as I beat on Gods chest in rage.
Submitted by Jeff Gee, Redwood City Mayor
When I refuse to do that, my whole concept of God remains
and RWS resident
very small. I believe that everything about Holy Week is
Gods extreme efforts to deliver us from such smallness and to
heal our unfettered trust.
Pastor Mary Graves - www.trinity-pres.org

Fiesta Canada A Celebration Of All Cultures

Caada College, Farm Hill Blvd. - April 11, 2015

Join Caada College for a celebration of diversity and all cultures of our community from noon to 6 pm. This FREE event
features live music, cultural performances from community
groups, arts & crafts booths, storytelling, food, and more.
Learn more at the Caada College website.

Monday, April 22

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The Annual Redwood Shores Eggstravangza Pictures

Continued from page 1

The 2 year old and

under group waits for
the start signal

The Redwood City Library had books available for sale. The Redwood City Fire Department brought a firetruck
for children to sit in and explore. (a great photo op for parents) The Redwood City Police brought in young
cadets to speak with the children and fingerprint them to ad to the file base.

Camps, Enrichment Academys

and College for Kids for now and
through the Summer

Summer Plans
By now you should have received
our Summer Activity Guide, bursting at the seams with camps galore!
We are very excited to offer you an
early bird discount on select camps.

M&M Sports Volleyball Clinic

Residents should register soon, as registration started on March
24th. Open to anyone and everyone Place: Ralston Middle
School Gym, 2675 Ralston Ave, Belmont.
Dates: Saturdays, Apr 11-Jun 6
Who/Ages: Girls/Boys, Grades 5th thru 8th
Beginner or Advanced sessions. For more information,
call John Masters at (650) 740-3458.

BrainVyne Spring and Summer Lego Camps

Place: San Carlos Charter Learning Center, 750 Dartmouth
Ave, San Carlos. Children are grouped by age and will learn
the fundamentals of simple machines through play. For more
information at www.brainvyne.com.
Questions, contact (650) 469-3409 or info@brainvyne.com.

Summer Camps
Footsteps Child Care - Summer Camps
Dates: Jun 15-Aug 21. Ages: Grades K thru 9th
Camps include Swim, Travel, Sports, Tennis, Spanish and
Mandarin Immersion.
For more information, call (650) 610-0715.
City of Belmont - Skyhawks Summer Sports Camp
Dates: Jun 15 - Aug 14. Register at www.belmont.gov,
Register for Activities or at http://www.skyhawks.com. Call
the City of Belmont at (650) 595-7441 for more information.
Stepping Stone Enrichment Academy, A Chinese Afterschool
Place: 1625 El Camino Real, Suite 3-5, Belmont.
Ages: Grades TK-5. After School Homework Assistance,
Chinese Language, History and Culture. For more info,
email SteppingStoneEA@gmail.com or call (650) 455-2048.
College for Kids - Caada College or College of San Mateo,
Ages: Entering Grades 5-8 What would it be like to be an
Engineer, a Scientist, a Crime Scene Investigator or a Fashion
Designer? Our summer camps have many fun and interesting
classes to choose from.

Save 10% on Summer Camps until April 15th!

THE MORE YOU BUY, THE MORE YOU SAVE!
Register by APRIL 15th and you will receive a 10% discount
on unlimited weeks of our Recreation Camps*. Just look for
the pink starburst next to the applicable camps in the Summer
Camp Section.
*Discounted camps include: Polliwog, Tiny Timbers,
Mountaineers, Kaboom, High-5, Summer Adventures and
Whatchamacallit.

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Making the Transition to Spring

Spring is here have you given your wardrobe the TLC it needs
for making the transition? Here are a few must-dos to make sure
you sparkle this season.
Handbags need love too. Check out the bottom edges of your
spring handbags. If theyre scuffed or worn at the corners, consider re-dying them. You can also have feet put on the bottom of
the bag to protect it from further wear.
Do your sunnies shine? Take a look at your sunglasses are
they out-of-style, scratched or broken, or in need of updated prescriptions? Do it now, or if theyre in hopeless condition, take
yourself sunglass shopping. (This tip and the next two are for the
guys as well.)
Spot-check the shoes and sandals. If theyre really scuffed, worn
or have broken parts, its probably best to let them go. Shoddy
footwear is not your friend!
Pull out your jewelry. Look for what needs cleaning or repairing.
Perhaps your silver jewelry could use polishing? Do you have any
bracelets that need new clasps, or necklaces that need restrung or
watches that need new batteries? Get it done so youll be set for
the coming months!
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 and/or blog: www.adenadesigns.net.

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SCVW& Bird Watching

Over the past year, we have discussed the future need for the
majority of this area to be used for wastewater conveyance
and treatment facilities and alternative areas for the
Landscape Impoundment feature and related water fowl
habitat will be developed. The future facility requirements
continue to be evaluated and appropriate plans and permits
will be acquired to do the work that is ultimately needed. At
this time, we can legally place water back in the Landscape
Impoundment on an interim basis. We are not allowed to
move any soil or perform any other work in the area, but
returning water there is within our permissible actions.

With this information, SVCW has begun introducing water

back to the Landscape Impoundment. Please understand
this is an interim action and the area will be drained again in
the future to facilitate necessary treatment facilities. We
anticipate that there are many months and possibly years of
work to be performed, related to planning and permitting,
prior to the need to drain the area again.

In the meantime, we will continue to work with public and

regulatory agencies to receive their input on what will be
designed for a future long-term Landscape Impoundment
and water fowl habitat area at the SVCW site.
Dan Child, Manager, Silicon Valley Clean Water
(formerly SBSA) dchild@svcw.org

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Should I be worried about a

Federal Reserve interest
rate hike?

650-341-6255
www.janspetsit.com
Bonded and Insured

Serving our Clients Since 1998

April Is Pet First Aid

Awareness Month

Since April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month! Do you have a pet
first aid kit? If not, now is the time to get one!

Each owner should have a pet first aid kit. A pet first aid kit is
not meant to take the place of a veterinarys care. However, by
having a pet first aid kit you will often be able to provide some
basic care prior to transporting your pet to your vet, if
warranted.

While its great if you already have a pet first aid kit at home,
what about the times you take hikes or travel with Rover? I
recommend you also have a smaller first aid kit in a waist pack
that goes with you when you are hiking with Rover. For the
times you travel with Rover, I highly recommend you have a
second pet first aid kit in your car.
I am often asked what items should go in a pet first aid kit. Some
general items would include bandages, tweezers, ointments, disinfectants, and a muzzle.

You can put together your own first aid kit or buy a kit that is
ready-made. I like to suggest you put your own kit together
because you will have a better chance remembering what is in
your kit. If you decide to purchase a ready-made kit and there
are good ones out there be sure you are not buying something
that is just a bunch of bandages.

Put together or purchase a pet first aid kit before you need one!
You can never predict when you will need such a kit, so make it
a priority to get a kit together today. By having a pet first aid kit
and being alert to what is not normal for your companion animal
you have taken steps to become a caring and conscientious pet
owner.

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

Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at
janspetsit@comcast.net.

After years of record-low interest rates, at

some point this year the Federal Reserve is
expected to begin raising its target federal
funds interest rate (the rate at which banks
lend to one another funds theyve deposited at the Fed). Because bond prices typically fall when interest rates rise, any rate
hike is likely to affect the value of bond
investments.

However, higher rates arent all bad news. For those who have
been diligent about saving and/or have kept a substantial portion
of their portfolios in cash alternatives, higher rates could be a
boon. For example, higher rates could mean that savings
accounts and CDs are likely to do better at providing income
than they have in recent years.
Also, bonds dont respond uniformly to interest rate changes.
The differences, or spreads, between the yields of various types
of debt can mean that some bonds may be under- or overvalued
compared to others. Depending on your risk tolerance and time
horizon, there are many ways to adjust a bond portfolio to help
cope with rising interest rates. However, dont forget that a
bonds total return is a combination of its yield and any changes
in its price; bonds seeking to achieve higher yields typically
involve a higher degree of risk.
Finally, some troubled economies overseas have been forced to
lower interest rates on their sovereign bonds in an attempt to
provide economic stimulus. Lower rates abroad have the potential to make U.S. debt, particularly Treasury securities (whose
timely payment of interest and principal is backed by the full
faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury), even more attractive to
foreign investors. Though past performance is no guarantee of
future results, thats what happened during much of 2014.
Increased demand abroad might help provide some support for
bonds denominated in U.S. dollars.
Remember that bonds are subject not only to interest rate risk
but also to inflation risk, market risk, and credit risk; a bond sold
prior to maturity may be worth more or less than its original
value. All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of
principal, and there can be no guarantee that any investing strategy will be successful.
Kendra Bronstein, Woodbury Financial,
650-245-1080 kbrontein@woodburyfinancial.net

Buy One, Get One Free at the Book Nook.

Open 12-4, April 11, 12, 24, 25. Located at #1 Cottage

Lane in Twin Pines Park. Paperbacks are 6/$1. Childrens
books are 2/$.25 and up. New stock is coming in weekly.
All proceeds benefit the Belmont Library. Staffed and
sponsored by Friends of the Belmont Library.
Information: 650-593-5650 or thefobl.org.

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From LYNNs KITCHEN

(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine)

Lynn Kathleen Adams

IF ITS APRIL, ITS THE ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS FLING!

We start dreaming of deserts in January when we make our flight arrangements for our annual trek to Palm Springs each April. This rendezvous
began many years back with the brilliant idea to escape the San Francisco
rainy season and seek adventure and warmth in the high desert. The first
year was a true silly road trip undertaken by two friends in a trusty1958
Volvo with the passenger door held closed by a shock cord, a water hose
held together with an improvised inner tube/clamp repair, and included
camping out along Route 5 in the San Joaquin Valley behind a gas station at
what is now The Apricot Tree, eventually chugging over the Grapevine and
finally arriving in Palm Springs. From that point forward it morphed into a
woman-only spring ritual that included Wilson College buddies, first
cousins, a bankruptcy attorney, a ballet teacher and a construction risk specialist/insurance broker - yours truly! It has now endured through marriages, children, divorces, remarriage, grandchildren, and all the many challenges that life continues to bestow upon us that no one can quite remember
just how many years we have been running away to the desert for a week of
friendship, laughter, conversation, tears, and perfecting the art of doing
nothing! Its akin to a continuous pajama and pool party all in one.

Actually, we have taken some fabulous hikes in Joshua Tree National Park,
Indian Canyons (Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon, Murray Canyon), Mt.
San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness Area (at the top of the Palm Springs
Aerial Tramway) through still snowy forests, shopped until we dropped
along North Palm Canyon or The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, and
even enjoyed a tour of Sunnylands, the Annenbergs mid-century modern
estate in Rancho Mirage. We have a new plan this year, and have actually
rented a nice large home in the Deepwell area of Palm Springs 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, nice large chefs kitchen, salt-water pool and a hot
tub! We rarely dine out, as each dinner becomes a delight to plan, prepare
and serve. (Of course, at the beginning of our trip, we race through the
local Costco on a mad-cap shopping spree!) One of my very best girlfriends and I usually do the lions share of the cooking, and this dish is
always requested and traditionally served when everyone is there for
dinner on a particular evening.
Chicken Cacciatore (with many thanks to Shadow for sharing her
fabulous recipe!)
FOR THE SAUCE:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Stalks Celery, chopped
3 Onions, chopped
2 Teaspoons Marjoram
1 Teaspoon Thyme
1 Teaspoon Rosemary (diced)
2 Bay Leaves
2 Teaspoons Dried Porcini Powder (you can take several dried porcini
mushrooms and grind them in a coffee grinder or Cuisinart if unable to find
the dried spice powder)
8 Cloves Garlic, pressed
2 28 Ounce Cans Chopped Tomatoes with Juice
Salt & Pepper to taste
Put the olive oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof pot over a medium flame. Add
celery, onions, herbs, porcini powder and garlic. Saut until vegetables are
softened and lightly caramelized. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring up
to a simmer.
ADD THE FOLLOWING:
3 Bell Peppers, cut in bite-sized chunks
1 Pound Mushrooms, cut in halves or quarters, depending on size
1 Can Black or Kalamata olives, pitted and drained
Let the sauce come back up to a simmer, turn heat to low and cook for at
least a half an hour to cook peppers and mushrooms and blend flavors. Salt
and pepper to taste.
FOR THE CHICKEN
12 16 chicken thighs (or a mix of breasts and thighs)

Paws for TalesRead to a Dog!

Saturday April 4 at 11:00am

Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially trained dog provided

by the Peninsula Humane Society.

Toddler and Me at the Library

Tuesday April 7 at 11:00am

Explore and learn with your young child through the use of books,
crafts, movements and music. For ages 12-24 mos.

Storytelling and Music with Pam

Saturday April 11 at 11:00am

Stories, both familiar and new, all told without a book. All ages welcome.

Piccolo Puppet Players

Saturday April 18 at 11:00am

Enjoy the The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch and

Judy! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Little Learners Earth Day

Sunday April 19 from 1:00-3:00pm

Explore and learn with your young child through the use of books,
crafts, movements and music. For ages 3-5 yrs.

Seaside Storytime

Saturday April 25 at 1:30pm

What are crustaceans? Come and find out with the Marine Science
Institute!

Baby and Me at the Library

Tuesday April 28 at 11:00am

Explore and learn with your young child through the use of books,
crafts, movements and music. For ages 0-12 mos.

Weekly Storytimes
Mondays - 11:00am -

Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5 Tuesdays

6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages

Thursdays - 10:30am -

Toddler Time Stories Ages 1-3

Thursdays -11:30am

Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months

Homework Center

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-6:00 Wednesday 1:006:00

Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores Branch
Library!

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

7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm

Saut chicken pieces, skin side down, until brown. Turn pieces over and
brown other side. Put chicken in large roasting pan, in one layer (skin side
up), and pour some sauce over the top. Bake in 350 oven for an hour or
until done. Serve with the rest of the sauce on the side with pasta of your
choice. We prefer spaghetti with olive oil, parsley, and garlic. But it also
goes well with rice. (This makes enough sauce for about 8 people, so you
can cut the amounts or freeze the sauce for future use. Weve never had
any to freeze all the leftovers disappear.) Enjoy with your friends and/or
family, a green salad and nice glass of your favorite wine!
Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994.

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Complete Home Repairs Maintenance Remodeling

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Jerrys Bicycle Repairs

Avid rider with a passion for working
on bikes. All aspects of repairs and maintenance
pick up and drop off included.
Redwood Shores resident
Jerry 650-491-4325

Farmers Markets Open in April

KiwanisFarmers Market - RWC

Located at 850 Winslow Street in Redwood City,
CA 94063.
(Closed-off public street) http://www.rwcfm.org
The 2015 Schedule is April - November
Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Some of the many items for sale at this market:
* WIC Cash
* Baked goods
* Crafts
* Flowers
* Eggs
* Seafood

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Redwood Shores Certified Public Accountant

Providing tax preparation and planning, accounting and

bookkeeping services
15+ years experience
Shores Resident
Call Kerman at 650-291-4219

Discover & Go: Free Museum Passes

for your Family

Discover & Go provides Redwood City Library card holders with

FREE passes to local museums and other cultural institutions.
Make reservations online and print passes from the convenience
of your computer. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. For more
information, visit:
http://www.redwoodcity.org/library/discoverandgo.html

Does Your Ad Belong Here?

Email: thepilot@rsca.org
650-773-4517 Cell

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April 2015

Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage Paid
Redwood City,CA
Permit No. 579