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RSCA Calendar RSCA 2015 Annual Meeting

Wednesday - February 11th

Redwood Shores Library

Volume 43 Number 1 Redwood Shores Community Association January 2015

THE PILOT

Light Up The ShoresThe Winners This Year Are:

THE PILOT

Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2014, Santa stopped to visit with the Redwood Shores com-

munity. It is such a joy to see the Redwood Shores community come together each year, for

this annual event held at the Redwood Shores Branch Library. This is truly a fun-filled inter-

generational family event and gathering, with 140 families - children, parents and grandpar-

ents - in attendance this year (about 400 people). As children anxiously awaited their special

visit with Santa, they were able to participate in craft activities led by the library staff, mak-

ing holiday photo frames and coloring. The audience enjoyed holiday music being played onthe grand piano, by Sumi and her young students, which certainly was a treat. The Friends

of the Redwood City Public Library sold books, providing a wonderful opportunity to pur-

chase that special book for someone. The Redwood Shores Community Association provid-

ed holiday treats for all to enjoy.

Thank you to the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library and the Redwood Shores

Community Association for sponsoring this event. You are valued for your unwavering sup-

port and generosity it is greatly appreciated! Thank you to the Redwood City Public

Library staff for planning and assisting with the program. The library is very grateful to have

such a wonderful partnership with the community.

Regards, Elizabeth Meeks. Redwood Shores Library Manager. See Santa Pictures on page 14

Santa Made His Way To The Redwood Shores Library

400 Solstice Lane

443 Tiller 790 Mediterranean Lane7 Portofino Lane

495 Barkentine118 Farallon DrBelmont Shores

Honorable Mention739 Newport Circle838 Newport Circle531 Cringle Drive

801 Mendocino Way2 Waterside Circle

356 Montserrat Drive

89 Waterside Drive

Thank you all for your

participation and holiday spirit to

Light Up The Shores

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Happy New Year To All From the RSCA Board


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REDWOOD SHORES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION274 Redwood Shores Pkwy #PMB 603

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

rsca.org

2014 OfficersPRESIDENT

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

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

SECRETARY

Lynn [email protected]

TREASURER

Stephen [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT

Doug [email protected]

RSCA Board of Directors usually meet @ Redwood Shores

Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.

This months meeting will be Thursday, January 8th, 2015

DEADLINES DEADLINESThe deadline for the February Pilot is the

week of January 13th to the 20th

THE PILOT

2224 Benton Loop, Roseville, CA. 95747

[email protected]

Editor, Carol Mertens.................................... 650-773-4517

Advertising, Carol Mertens............................650-773-4517

Circulation, Carol Mertens.............................650-773-4517

Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802

Design & Review Board Inquiries: [email protected]

Jim CvengrosCarol Ford

Sue Nix

For CC&R Copies, contact Design & Review Board

THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and

not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

Presidents Memo Page 3

SVCW Update Page 4

Student Artists Honored at Carlmont Page 4

Hydroplaning on 101 Page 8

Letter To The Community Page 9

BRSSD Superintendent News Page 9

Therapist Corner, Letter To Editor Page 10

Santa Pictures Page 14

Make It Stick Page 15

Craft Beer and Nor. Cal. Page 17

Fashion Mantra for 2015 Page 18

Resolutions And Your Dog Page 19

RWC Hires New Public Com. Manager Page 19

Life Insurance Needs Page 21

RSCA Annual Meeting Page 21

Lynns Kitchen, Library Events Page 22

AAUW Meeting, Ash Kicker Page 23

Table of Contents

Lynn AdamsMayling Bellingham

Stephen Bellinghan

Nina Boire

Doug CrismanJim Cvengros

Carol Ford

Mike Mancusi

Sue NixHarris Rogers

Clemencia Rodriquez

Andrew Young

* Significant Personal Injury

* Commercial and Personal Litigation

* Professional/Liability/Malpractice

* Business Formation, Development and Transactions

* Corporate and Partnership Law

* Employment Law* Insurance Law

* Real Estate and Construction Law

* Automotive Law

* Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

We are pleased to announce that

Brian J. McSweeney, Esq.has rejoined the firm as a partner and our new firm name

ANDERLINI & McSWEENEY LLP

We continue our practice as a full service law firm of highly

ethical and experienced Attorneys dedicated to providingindividualized attention and the highest quality legal services.

Terry Anderlini and his Associates have been serving

satisfied clients for over 50 years.

Please call for a free initial consultation.

650-212-0001

411 Borel Avenue, Suite 501, San Mateo CA 94402

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Presidents Memo for January 2015 by Harris RogersRSCA: WHAT WE DO

The primary purpose of the Redwood Shores Community

Association (RSCA) is to be THE advocate on issues that

affect the quality of life in the Shores.

The mission of the Association is to represent the interests

of both residents and businesses in the Shores.

RSCA endeavors to:

1.provide a forum for community action by all groups within

the Shores, and to assist homeowners and maintenance

organizations in achieving common goals.

2.disseminate, by newsletter and other means, information

of significance to the Shores utilizing the PILOT (a month-

ly newsletter), the internet, and our roadway signboards.

3.encourage and promote a safe and healthful environment

for family life.

4.present social, cultural, and other events for the Shores

community.5.advocate fairness in taxation of property in the Shores.

6.encourage responsible growth of property development in

the Shores.

7.carry on any business in furtherance of any of the above

activities, or any other activities which the Association

shall deem to be in the community interest.

8.implement the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores Subdivisions

No. 1 and No. 2, Marlin Subdivisions No. 1 through and

including No. 6, and Dolphin Subdivisions No. 1 and No.

2, to appoint members of the Architectural Design Review

Boards to those Subdivisions, and to coordinate theenforcement of the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores

Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2 Marlin Subdivisions No. 1

through and including No. 6 and Dolphin Subdivisions No.

1 and No. 2 with the City of Redwood City.

RSCA is an inclusive organization that recognizes and cel-

ebrates the incredible diversity of our community.

RSCA Can Always Use Your Help

RSCA is entirely a volunteer organization, and we need

more help. The list of things that we could be doing things

we would like to be doing continues to grow.

If you have areas of specific interest in the Shores that YOU

would like to see improved, and you have 1-2 hours a week

to work with RSCA, lets talk about how we might help each

other.

RSCA can provide support and a platform for action that you

might not have as a single individual. We can find a way to

use just about any skills you might have that you could vol-

unteer for 1-2 hours a week.

Heres a chance for you to give back to this wonderful place

we call home.

Where Our Money Goes

RSCA is a non-profit classified by the Internal Revenue

Service as a 501(c)(4) Civic League or Social Welfare

Organization. The California Franchise Tax Board desig-

nation is 23701(f) Civic League / Public Benefit

Corporation.

RSCA operates each year close to break-even. We gener-

ally classify our expenses into these four categories:

1.COMMUNICATIONS, which includes the monthly publica-

tion of The PILOT magazine, maintenance of our roadway

median signboards, and our postal mail and email sys

tems. This is by far our largest expense.

2.MEMBERSHIP Services, which includes our community

events, our Annual Meeting, and other notices and com-

munity meetings to address specific issues.

3.GRANTS & Special Expenses, such as our past contribu-

tions to the Redwood Shores Library, to the initial library

collection at our new RWS Elementary School, and to

organizations like SchoolForce.org (Save the Music)

These gifts are limited by the funds available each year.

4.General Organizational Expenses (everything else).

We are coming to the end of our fiscal year, and as with all

non-profits, we are required to file both federal and state tax

returns each year, in addition to informational filings with the

CA Secretary of State and the CA Attorney Generals

Registry of Charitable Trusts.

You can find copies of our federal tax returns and other

information on the CA Secretary of States web site at

rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

The only field you will need in order to find RSCAs infor

mation is the Organization Name. Just enter Redwood

Shores Community Association and hit the search button

Let Our Wildlife Be Wild

We are fortunate to live near wetlands and open green

areas and are consequently surrounded by all forms o

wildlife.

But please remember that this is not a petting zoo. As beau

tiful as some our birds might be, or as domesticated as

some of our squirrels, waterfowl, and other small wildlife

might appear, you need to respect their space.

Trying to touch or feed them, especially while involving

young children, may lead to bites or aggressive responses

which are quite natural for wildlife. It is also important to

remind residents and our guests that feeding, harming, or

removing any of our wildlife is prohibited by law.

Please respect all of our Shores wildlife let them be wild

and enjoy them from a distance.


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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

Hydroplaning On 101As I was driving today on the through the horrendous downpour, I

started thinking about what a pain in the neck this rain was turning

out to be.

The soppy weather, the dull grey cloudy day, the cold dripping

clothes that was now my attire. I had even seen some cars along

the highway that had slid and crashed into the side rails! And as

Im drifting off into my thoughts, I myself start to glide,

hydroplaning on 101!

Thank G-d it was only for a few seconds, and then the wheels of

my car caught traction and I was on terra firma once again.

I couldnt help but start to question why this had to be one of those

days. But then I remembered that this past year was a drought in

Northern California. And this flood like downpour has to be real-

ly wonderful at helping replenish our water supply; so what a

blessing this really is.

So what is this? A blessing or a curse? It depends on whose per-

spective, the farmer or the traveler.

I am reminded of the prayer of the high priest on Yom Kippur (no

less!): G-d, he prayed, please dont pay attention to the travelers

asking you for nice weather; make it rain plentifully, heeding to the

prayers of the farmers instead.

So is this rain good news? That is up to me whether to think that

way.

In this weeks Torah portion (Gen. Chapter 39), we read about

Yosef who has been sold as a slave by his brothers and was

working in an Egyptian masters house. He is accused of a crime

and is then thrown into an Egyptian prison. While he is there he

encounters two Egyptian former officers of the Pharaoh, and see

ing them in a bad mood he greets them one morning, why are you

so sad today? Why? Ill tell you why, because they are in jail!

Of all people, Yosef should know why they are in a bad mood! In

fact Yosef himself should be in a miserable mood! He is a prison

er in a strange land on false charges after having being sold into

slavery by his very own family!!! Should he have not a reason to

be sad? Angry? Depressed? And not just is he obviously in a

good mood, he cant handle that the others are feeling down and

kindly asks of his fellow inmates, Why are you so sad today?

Yosef had mastered the art of seeing things in a positive light and

somehow found happiness even in a dungeon in Egypt! And it is

because of this positive and caring spin on things, that Yosef made

a friendship which eventually freed him from prison and he rose to

be second in command to the Pharaoh himself.

Thereby having the privilege of saving Egypt and the surrounding

area from famine and hunger! Apparently, choosing to focus on

the positive has a way of bringing about the positive in real life!

Pretty much every situation that we encounter has a positive side

to it, and Yosef chose to see the blessing in it.

Is the flood these days a blessing or a curse?

Its up to us how we choose to perceive it. Let us choose to see the

much appreciated blessing. Shabbat Shalom!

Rabbi Levi Potash, Chabad Mid Peninsula, Redwood City, CA

. SPILL-PROOF CUPS

Most parents are aware of the damage to the teeth caused by putting a child to sleep with a bottle of milk or other sweetened

beverage. The condition it can cause, baby bottle cavities, usually involves the upper teeth because the tongue protects the

lower teeth during bottle-feeding. These decayed baby teeth can become infected, and may need to be removed. Now, a recent

study suggests that the prolonged use of spill-proof cups with bill-shaped extensions can also cause baby bottle cavities.

Putting a child to sleep with either a bottle or a spill-proof cup can cause damage to the teeth. The reason is that milk or other

carbohydrate containing liquids stay on the teeth and allow bacteria that are normally present in the mouth to attack the teeth by

forming plaque acids. These acids create holes in the teeth (cavities) and can lead to deeper infections of the tiny nerves

within them. The susceptibility to cavities is also increased because the flow of protective saliva is greatly reduced during

sleep. A recent study identified 186 children who used either a bottle, spill-proof cup, or were breast-fed after one year of age.

The children drank a variety of sweetened beverages. The results confirmed that drinking from a spill-proof cup was just as

damaging as from a bottle. Infants and young children should not be put to bed with a bottle or spill-proof cup containing milk

or any other sweetened beverage. If your child must use a bottle or spill-proof cup, try substituting water or something

unsweetened, otherwise use a pacifier instead. It is also important to clean your babys teeth with a moist cloth (from 6-12

months) or a childsized toothbrush with a tiny amount of toothpaste (from 1-4 years) before bed.


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Dear Redwood Shores Community

We would like to thank

you all who supported us

during a very tragic time

last month when our

beloved Dad and hus-

band, Robert Acker,

unexpectedly and sud-

denly passed away herein the Shores while out

on an afternoon run on

November 10th. The

names are too numerous

to individually name but

please know we are indebted to everyone of you who came to our

aid and support in the form of dinners, flowers, gift cards, spend-

ing money, rides for my family to/from the airport, visits, calls

and hugs. To the following moms: Beth Newman, Vornlen

Wong, Allison Martin, Sue Kim-Ahn and Stephanie Schwarz, a

special thanks for coming to our aid that tragic evening and mak-

ing sure my kids had something to eat. We cannot imagine liv-

ing anywhere else but here where everyone truly cares abouteach other.

We would also like to thank Redwood City Police Officer Steve

Barker and retired Redwood City firefighters and other volun-

teers in offering to finish building the tree house my husband did-

nt get to complete for my children. Many attended Roberts

memorial, and with that, I would like to thank Mr. Bob Sherman,

principal at Redwood Shores Elementary School, who arranged

for afterschool childcare for parents and teachers who attended

the memorial. Pac 61 Boy Scout troop was also on-hand at the

memorial to post colors - a very special part since my husband

was an active volunteer with the boy scouts serving as one of the

assistant scoutmasters. Special thanks also go to Jay Patel and

Stephanie Schwarz (both are Pack 61 Assistant Scout Masters),

Royce Nelson (Supreme Kourt Basketball AAU league founder)

and L. Robert Johnson (founder for Seek Thermal) for speaking

at the memorial where they all shared special stories and memo-

ries about Robert. A huge thank you also to Menlo Park

Presbyterian Church, Pastor Frank VanderZwan and Sue Kim-

Ahn for coordinating and making Roberts memorial a very spe-

cial one for us.

There was a bystander who administered CPR to Robert before

the paramedics arrived your selfless care in administering

help to a total stranger has touched us so much and thankyou. And thanks to the strangers who lit the candles for my hus-

band night after night during those first few days after his pass-

ing by the tree where he collapsed. It was difficult to drive by

the spot but when we drove past in the evenings and noticed the

candles lit, it gave us comfort that we are not the only ones think-

ing and praying for him. Lastly, thanks to all those whove left

flowers by his tree. You all are amazing, wonderful and very car-

ing people.

With our deepest gratitude,

Gigi, Grant and Rebecca Acker

Dear Redwood Shores Community,

Happy New Year! We are very excited about

the next phase of our school year. Like many

of you, were kicking off the new year with a

healthy list of action items:

Adopting new curricular materials in

math and for our social-emotional

learning program.

Developing an implementation plan as the next phase of

strategic planning.

Preparing for summer construction at

Redwood Shores Elementary, Nesbit Elementary,

and Ralston Middle School.

Hiring a Chief Business Official.

Preparing for the State of Californias new

computer-based tests that will be used in May to assess

students in grades 3 through 8 and 11.

There will be a parent education event on the states new academic

standards and students use of technology on the evening of

February 2 at Ralston Middle School (6:30pm reception; 7pm

panel discussion). All members of the community are welcome.

As always, thank you for your support!

Michael Milliken, Ph.D. Superintendent


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The Therapists CornerWhile the exact cause of this is unknown, it is believed that the

fall/winter months can contribute to changes in our levels of

serotonin and melatonin, both of which can impact mood

Fortunately, there is treatment, much of which is very similar to

other forms of depression that are treated with both psychother-

apy and/or medication. There is, however, one important dif

ference when it comes to treating SAD. In addition to the more

standard treatments of depression, people with SAD haveshown some benefit in utilizing whats called light or pho-

totherapy, which involves sitting near a special light box for

about 30 minutes per day. The benefit of this is that the ligh

may mimic natural sunlight, which can cause changes in brain

chemicals linked to mood.

We all know the benefit of exercise, but for people with SAD it

can be especially important to do it outside where there is light

Additionally, keeping the blinds open during the day when a

home, sitting closer to windows, and cutting back tree branches

to allow more sunlight in are all simple, yet potentially effective

ways to get some relief.

Some may dismiss this as simply the blues, which many peo-

ple may experience during these dreary months. SAD, howev-

er, is much more serious than that. Like other forms of depres

sion, it too can become debilitating if left untreated.

Scott M. Granet, LCSW is a long-time resident of Redwood

Shores, and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern

California in Redwood City. He would like to hear your sug

gestions for future columns, and can be reached at

650-599-3325 or [email protected].

What is Seasonal Affective

Disorder?I remember years of living in northern

California when the rain would start in

the fall and seem to continue to almost

Memorial Day. Of course, the past few

years of drought have made that seem

like a very long time ago. While therecent storms have come as a welcome relief for our parched

region, this time of year is often a difficult one for many people

who suffer from a very specific form of depression called sea-

sonal affective disorder or SAD.

People with SAD deny feeling depressed during the spring and

summer months (though a small percentage with SAD report

depression only during those months) but are vulnerable to sig-

nificant changes in mood during the fall and winter. They also

do not report depressive episodes during the other seasons and

for the diagnosis to be made the person needs to have had 2 such

depressive episodes in the past 2 years. In addition to feelingdepressed, other symptoms may include hopelessness, irritabil-

ity, oversleeping, anxiety, decreased energy, decreased libido,

social withdrawal, appetite changes such as craving carbohy-

drates, weight gain and trouble concentrating. It has been esti-

mated that 46% of the population may experience SAD, which

is often referred to as winter depression. The average age of

onset is 23 and women are believed to be 4 times more likely

than men to get it.

Additionally, people living in the more northern latitudes are

understandably more prone to developing it.

Dear Editor

I am contacting you on behalf of Sandpiper School

community as a parent of two children attending the

school.

The teaching garden at Sandpiper Elementary was van-

dalized probably during night hours on November 23

2014. Besides doing considerable material damage tothe garden, this senseless act of disturbing destruction

for kindergarten and 1st grade students who are learning

about plant life cycles through hands on instruction in

the garden. Even more disheartening is the fact that the

garden was already vandalized in a similar manner only

a month earlier on October 26, 2014.

I would kindly ask you to inform our community abou

this event in the upcoming Pilot. Hopefully, someone

has information on who did this act of vandalism.

Sincerely, Rajna Ledoux, Redwood Shores Resident


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Santa Visits The Library

Merry Christmas to all


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Make it Stick: 7 Practical Tips for Healthy Eating in 2015

If one of your goals in 2015 is to eat healthier, listen up! No matter what your diet, you know you need to eat more whole

foods, eliminate processed foods, cut your sugar intake, eat more fruits and veggies, drink pure water, etc. Yet were all well

aware that knowing what to do in the big picture is different from doing it day-to-day. Here are 7 tips you can put to work where

the rubber meets the road to eat healthy and stick to it this year:

1. Blow out the bad stuff. Clean out the cabinets, fridge, and freezer if its there, youll likely eat it in a weak moment!

2. Stock up on the good stuff. You dont need an exact meal plan, but think ahead and have some basics on hand each week, including

healthy proteins, fats, whole grains, lots of veggies and fresh fruit. Some of my basics are organic salad greens, packaged broccoli florets,

pastured eggs, organic chicken breasts, plain organic Greek yogurt, canned wild salmon, olive oil, avocado, raw organic nuts/seeds, unsweet-

ened almond milk and frozen organic berries.

3. Prepare for healthy snacking. Never allow yourself to be hungry with nothing healthy around to eat! Mix raw nuts and seeds with olive

oil and sea salt. Try nut butters on apples or pears. Enjoy smoked salmon on whole grain crackers. Dip carrot and red pepper sticks in hum-

mus. Eat roasted nori chips (SeaSnax) right out of the bag. Mix grass-fed whey in almond milk. Find your favorites and have them on hand

at home, work and in the car!

4. Master the green smoothie. I know of no better way to have an easy breakfast and bump up fruit and veggie consumption so much so

fast! Google for ideas and tweak to suit your tastes.

5. Establish go to salad, stir fry and crockpot dishes . Sometimes you just dont want to have to think about it, and all of these providefairly easy ways to fill up on healthy foods.

6. Make your own salad dressing. This will save you from a lot of bad fat and extra sugar. Try equal parts of olive oil, balsamic vinegar

and Dijon mustard, or a creamy dressing based in Greek yogurt with lemon, olive oil, sea salt and herbs.

7. Remember why you want to make healthier food choices. What is it that you really want as a result? Write it down and read it every

day this is your motivator, and youll be more successful if its top-of mind when youre out to eat, in the grocery store or standing in front of

the fridge!

Its the small, day-to-day choices we make that really pave the way to reaching our goals. And making it stick is all about developing healthy habits

and routines. Any of these ideas will help you do that, making healthy eating a way of living, rather than a goal you need to re-set every year. Heres

to making it stick and a happy, healthy new year ahead!

Free Nutrition Workshop!

Heres the deal: If you and some colleagues are interested in better health and more energy through good nutrition, this is a unique, first-come-first-served, opportunity youll be glad you pursued. All you need is an interested and committed group of 6 or more and a conference room

for 4 sessions of about 1 hour each. Totally free, no strings attached, fantastic information!

Heres my story:

I have 10+ years experience with workshop design and delivery in corporate environments including Genentech, Sun Microsystems

and BlackRock and my MA in Counseling & Health Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Ive changed my life and my health for the better through diet and lifestyle changes over the past decade.

Ive have been studying holistic nutrition formally for the past 18 months at Bauman College.

This workshop series will be the grand finale of my post-graduate education program; the material will work for anyone, from vegan to Paleo;

and I am extremely enthusiastic about delivering it!

Dont miss the boat: You wont find anything like this out there for free, and Ill only be offering it free one time to the first group I find thatsa good fit. So, if your interest is at all piqued, its worth a conversation!

Email me at [email protected], and well go from there.

I look forward to meeting you!

Lauren

Lauren Picciani, MA


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Craft Beer and Northern CaliforniaWhile there are many geographically important places in the

US beer industry, only one place can be the originator of whathas now become the craft beer movement. Welcome beer

geeks to Northern California, and the birthplace of craft beer.

Lets take a quick look at the history.

It all started in 1965, when Frederick Louis Fritz Maytag,

great grandson to the founder of Maytag Corporation, bought

a struggling brewery that you may have heard of - Anchor

Brewing Company in San Francisco, which produced a steam

beer Maytag liked. Under his leadership, Anchor became the

first brewery to produce more than one type of beer which at

the time was unheard of and seen as a death sentence for the

brewery. Soon after, Anchor became the first American brew-ery to produce a porter, barley wine or IPA with regularity.

Maytag, not wanting to expand his brewery from its current

home on Protero Hill, or to sacrifice the small size of the brew-

ery and in turn the quality of the beer, is credited with helping

competitors become proficient in microbrewing as well.

Influenced by the success of Anchor, Jack McAuliffe founded

New Albion Brewing Company in Sonoma County in 1976,

which is the first microbrewery in the country opened follow-

ing prohibition. It lasted seven years and received praise from

New York Times and The Washington Post, but shut down due

to the high cost of production and inability to scale.

In 1979, Ken Grossman saw the potential in craft beer and

wanted to open his own brewery with his friend and fellow

homebrewer Paul Camusi; however, they knew they needed

more knowledge and experience, which is why they sought

guidance from McAuliffe. With his team gathered, Grossman

opened his brewery named after his favorite local hiking

mountain, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

In 1983, Hopland Brewery in Mendocino County opened

becoming only the second brewpub brewery licensed to sel

both its own beer and food in the United States. HoplandBrewery, later renamed Mendocino Brewing Company, pur-

chased the brewing equipment of the recently closed New

Albion Brewing Company, and coincidently, Auliffe was also

one of two hired to operate the brewery.

To learn more about any of the craft beers listed above, stop

into The Grill House where we have 16 local craft beers on tap

as well as seasonally inspired dishes, 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 Will Hayes, General Manager of The Grill House


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Fashion Mantras for 2015By Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant

As we start a new year, why not pick a fashion mantra (or two) to guide

your mindset? Post it (them) where you can see them every day as

youre getting dressed. What will you be this year?

Be fearless. Style is more interesting to me than beauty. Style is about

panache and about embracing individualitythats what beauty is

about for me celebrating uniqueness not conformity. Isabella

Rossellini, actress. Be brave in your fashion thinking, starting today.

Try something youve never tried before you might just like it.

Be fascinating. I think an older woman can be more fascinating than

a younger one. Dress elegantly and you will possess timeless and age-

less style. Giorgio Armani, designer. Regardless of your decade of

life, you can be stylish. Evolve with fashion, while staying true to your

style.

Be frank. You have to look at yourself objectively. Analyze yourself

like an instrument. You have to be absolutely frank. Face your handi-caps, dont try to hide them. Instead, develop something else. Audrey

Hepburn, actress. Dont be fooled into thinking theres an ideal

image to strive for. You can dress to minimize what youre not fond of,

and maximize the assets youve been given to make the most of them.

Be fanciful. At my age, its all about the accessories. Major bracelets,

major pins, major necklaces, and a major hearing aid! Joan Rivers,

actress. Have some fun with your accessories theres hardly an outfit

that cant be enhanced by accessories they make every day special.

Its only fashion have some fun with it!

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood

Shores. Visit her website for useful tips and to sign up for her month-

ly Style Bulletin and/or blog: www.adenadesigns.net.


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650-341-6255www.janspetsit.comBonded and Insured

Serving our Clients Since 1998

City Announces Hiring of NewPublic Communications Manager

Redwood City, CA - City Manager Bob Bell announced the

hiring of Meghan Horrigan as its Public Communications

Manager. Ms. Horrigan will officially start in her new posi

tion on January 5, 2015.

Most recently, Ms. Horrigan was the Director ofCommunications and Public Affairs for Team San Jose, an

economic development organization that includes San Joses

official Convention and Visitors Bureau and manager of the

San Jose McEnery Convention Center and various arts and

entertainment venues. In that position she oversaw all media

communications, and public affairs strategies and incorporat-

ed successful marketing and branding initiatives for the $28

million corporation.

Redwood City is very fortunate to be welcoming Meghan to

our team, and were excited about the high level of expertise

and skills shes bringing to this position, said City ManagerBob Bell. Her creativity, great enthusiasm, highly successfu

track record, and demonstrated communications talent will be

a great fit for our City, and just what we need in this position

as our community continues to advance and thrive.

In addition to eight years with Team San Jose, Ms. Horrigans

wide-ranging experience includes six years as Deputy

Director of Budget and Policy for former San Jose Mayor Ron

Gonzales, where she led numerous public affairs and commu

nications strategies, communicating complex budget, eco

nomic, and community initiatives for the Mayors office.

Redwood City has a well-deserved reputation for being cre-

atively forward-thinking and committed to community build

ing, with a team of professionals that are adept at bridging the

City to the future, said Ms. Horrigan. Those are things tha

really appeal to me professionally, and I cant think of a better

place to apply my skills and experience. Im thrilled to be a

part of the great things that are happening in this City!

Earlier in her career, Ms. Horrigan also gained extensive expe

rience in managing and supporting a variety of political cam

paigns in which she developed and implemented outreach

plans and campaign materials, most notably leading the SanJose convention center election that funded the $130 million

expansion and renovation. She holds a Masters degree in

Public Administration, and her Bachelors degree is in

Administration of Justice. Bob Bell, City Manager

Resolutions and Your DogThe month of January is the time most of us take some time to

recover from the holiday frenzy. We enjoyed seeing all of our

friends and family and we enjoyed celebrating the New Year.

And, if you are like me, you also made a few New Years reso-lutions. And, if you are truly like me, many of those New Years

resolutions have already been buried, and forgotten! Many of our

resolutions revolve around losing ___ (fill in the number)

pounds.

We start off on the right foot for the first few days maybe, you

even lasted a full week. But, then things happen. We lose our

motivation, we become overwhelmed, and life just gets in the

way.

So, what does this have to do with animals? Im glad you asked!

Grab that leash, and take your pooch out for a walk! Both of youwill benefit!

Now, be realisticdont start off with a difficult goal. Rather

than telling yourself you will walk your dog every day, three

times a day, start out with something more manageable and

reachable perhaps twice a week is a more realistic goal for you

to start. Put it on your calendar.

And, dont make the length of your walk another difficult-to-

reach goal. Instead of saying you will walk your dog for an hour,

start with something more obtainable maybe a 15 minute walk

or a walk around the lagoon to start.

After 3 weeks (your choice, everyone is different), and then add

in one extra walk and increase the length of your walk. Now

instead of doing two walks each week, you are doing 3 walks

each week. And instead of a 15 minute walk, you are now doing

a 20 minute walk.

The benefits for your dog? More bonding time with you! Your

dog will be so excited to go on a walk with you! You will both

get much needed exercise! You both will feel better mentally

and physically!

Enjoy your walks with your dog! Enjoy the sights! There i

so much to see in Redwood Shores, enjoy the treasure in your

backyard!

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

Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at

[email protected].


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Indoor Cycling is an excellent exercise to get your body

trained and happy, is for everyone from beginner to

advanced levels of fitness

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Is It Time to Review Your LifeInsurance Needs? Make Sure the

Ones You Love are Protected

Youre tying the knot- When youre getting

married, someone else may be depending on

your income. If one of you should die, the

other spouse may need to rely on life insur-

ance benefits to meet expenses and pay offdebts.

The amount of life insurance coverage you

need depends on your income, your debts and

assets.

Youve become a parent-When you become a parent, your familys

financial security is at stake. Life insurance proceeds can help your

family meet both their current expenses (such as a mortgage, day

care, or car payments) and future expenses (childs college educa-

tion). If you already have life insurance make sure your benefici-

aries are updated.

Youre contemplating divorce- Youll want to think about whatprotection you need in case of your death, and what protection your

children (if any) will need in the future. Life insurance ownership

and obligations may be addressed in your divorce settlement, and

state laws vary, so ask your attorney for advice and information.

Your children have left the nest-If having children was the reason

you originally purchased life insurance, you may feel that you no

longer need coverage once your children are living on their own.

Take a look at the types and amounts of life insurance you have to

make sure your spouse is protected and use it to help you transfer

wealth.

Youre ready to retire-As you prepare to leave the workforce, you should

revisit your need for life insurance. You may find that you can do with

out life insurance now if youve paid off all of your debts and achievedfinancial security. But if youre like some retirees, your financial picture

may not be so rosy. You may still be saddled with mortgage payments

tuition bills, and other obligations. You may also need protection if you

havent accumulated sufficient assets to provide for your family. Or

maybe youre looking for a way to pay your estate tax bill or leave some

thing to your family members or to charity. You may need to keep some

of your new life insurance in force or even buy a different type of

coverage. Your health has changed-You may need long term care and

that can be done thru life insurance.

Kendra Bronstein is a Registered Representative with Woodbury

Financial 650-245-1080


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The January AAUW (AmericanAssociation of University Women)will hold their meeting on Jan. 10 at 1 pm at the San Carlos Library,

610 Elm Street, San Carlos. There will be a book talk and signing

by Brigid OFarrell, a California scholar and author of She Was

One of Us: Eleanor Roosevelt & the American Worker. This book

tells, for the first time, the story of Eleanor Roosevelts deep and

lasting ties to the American labor movement. Mrs. Roosevelt was

a staunch and lifelong advocate for workers and a proud member of

the AFL-CIOs Newspaper Guild for more than 25 years.

Are you ready to be anASH KICKER?

2015 is the YearThe Tobacco Prevention Program of San Mateo County andBreathe California encourage you to make a New Years resolution

that may save your life - quit smoking with the help of Ash

Kickers.

Ash Kickers is a quit smoking program that provides free classes

free patches, peer support, and ways to change smoking behavior

for participants who live, work, or study in San Mateo County. Led

by a trained facilitator, the curriculum covers topics from how to

deal with stress, eating healthy, and avoiding triggers. The pro-

gram is funded through a grant from the Tobacco Prevention

Program of San Mateo County.

Get more information and register for these classes online at:

ashkickers.org or call 650-994-5868.


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