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T H E P I L O T

Volume 43 Number 11 Redwood Shores Community Association November 2013

A reminder, for the Redwood City Council, RSCA has endorsed:

* Jeff Gee * John Seybert * Diane HowardCouncil Member, Vice-Mayor Council Member Former Council Member

After meeting and hearing from all six Candidates at the Shores forum on Sept. 4 th, the RSCA Board has endorsed and strongly

encourages Redwood Shores voters to elect these three candidates to the three open seats on the Redwood City Council.

Experience is especially important as the City faces both budgetary and quality-of-service challenges. We see every reason to

re-elect the two incumbent Council Members. We also feel that Ms. Howards previous Council experience will benefit the City.

District citizens and especially Shores taxpayers have, in

recent years, approved every tax & bond measures to fund our

schools, including Shores-only funding to build Redwood

Shores Elementary. Apparently we still dont have adequate

classrooms available in our local neighborhood schools for the

expected student population.

The District has a new Superintendent and will soon have a

new Board of Trustees. This new team should be given the

opportunity to address past deficiencies before taxpayers are

asked to approve another temporary parcel tax.

When considering District Board of Trustees candidates, we

encourage voters to bear in mind these concerns:

Incumbents are re-elected when things are working well. If

you believe the District has been well governed and acted

responsibly, then vote for the incumbent, Chuck Velschow. If

not, then vote for one of the challengers.

Will the candidate bring an independent point of view to Board

decisions rather than constantly go along with the status quo?

Is the candidate willing to assure that neighborhood children

are preferentially assigned to their neighborhood school ahead

of out-of-district transfers as required by state law? This year

the District assigned more than a dozen transfer students toover-enrolled Redwood Shores Elementary, denying those

places to local Shores students.

Does the candidate acknowledge that the Districts current no

boundaries policy is inequitable and unfairly affects only par-

ticular neighborhoods within the District? This includes the

western Shores areas nearest Hwy. 101 due to arbitrary capac-

ity limits and resulting over-enrollment at our two neighbor-

hood schools, while other areas are safe and protected from

this uncertainty.

Is the candidate seeking to assure that all Shores households

have fair and equal access to attend our two Shores schools,

including the new school which they paid with the Measure CFunds?

On Measure R, VOTE (?)With regard to the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District

(BRSSD) elections, RSCA is not endorsing any Board candi-

dates or taking a position on the parcel tax Measure R.

RSCA has always supported education in our local schools and

recognizes both the intangible value and increased property value

they add to our community. You will find arguments supporting

Measure R on Page 4 and in the Official Voter Information

Pamphlet you received. You can read one persons opposition to

Measure R on Page 4 of the October PILOT. (If you dont still

have your mailed copy, its also on the web atRSCA.org.)

The RSCA Board has heard vigorously from both those who

support and those who oppose Measure R. We remain keenly

aware that we represent not only those with school age children,

but the 75+% of Shores residents without school age children.

While the RSCA Board was unable to reach consensus on

Measure R, we do recognize these concerns of the broader Shores

community:

The current parcel taxes that Measure R replaces do not expire

until June of 2015 and 2016. These distant expiration dates

suggest that the District has plenty of time to address local con-

cerns and then seek to pass funding solutions that may be need-

ed.

Due to the increase in local property taxes, the School District

ran a surplus this past year of over half a million dollars. The

District may not be as financially challenged as it would repre-

sent.

Californias Proposition 30 is projected to raise over $3 Billion

for distribution to local school districts. Since BRSSD could

receive substantial income from Prop. 30, until the amount of

the Prop. 30 funding is determined, Measure R is premature.

The District has taken actions and proposed unfair policies that

do not respect its commitments to Shores taxpayers and voters,specifically the Measure C Bond to build the new RWS

Elementary School in order to allow every local child to attend

a neighborhood elementary school.

H H H


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REDWOOD SHORES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

rsca.org

2013 BoardPRESIDENT

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

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

SECRETARY

Lynn [email protected]

TREASURER

Stephen [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT

Doug [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS

The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm

November board meeting scheduled for Thursday,

November 21st at the Redwood Shores Library

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THE PILOTis a monthly publication of the

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

The opinions published in the Pilotare those of the authors and

not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

Presidents Memo Page 3

Letter To The Editor, Page 4

BRSSD Superintendent Message Page 4

Light Up The Shores, Hybrid Bus Page 8

Disaster Preparedness Page 8

Were For The Birds, On The Move Page 10

SC Flight Center, Troop 32276 Page 11

Letter on Measure R Page 12

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah Page 12

Save The Music Page 17

Why You Need Chiropractic Page 18

Recollections of Pete Hughes Page 19

Be Prepared for Your Petsitter Page 21

Retiring And Selling Your Home Page 21

Group Therapy, Redwood Symphony Page 23

Fall Trends Page 24

Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 25

Library Schedule Page 26

Students Page 27

Table of Contents

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Presdents Memo for Noember 2013 by Harris Rogers

R S C A C a l e n d a r

Election Day - Tuesday, November 5th

Disaster Preparedness Day - SundayNovember 24th - Show Your Cards

Santa Comes To The Shores Sunday

December 8th - 1-3pm RWS Library

Light Up The Shores - JudgingDecember 19th - Submit your photos to RSCA

See page 8

RSCA Annual Meeting - Wednesday

February 12, 2014 - RWS Library

Join RSCA, Support Our Events in

2014!

Most of you recently received our mail notice about 2014Membership. Youve asked us to please avoid theNovember/December holidays, and weve adjusted ourmailing schedule to make that possible.

Now do your part and return your Membership this month sothat our elves can enjoy the Holidays, too.

Get on Our Email List, too

If youre not already on our email list, go to our web site at

RSCA.org. At the top of the left column is a big yellow but-ton that says Join our email list. Just click on that buttonand add yourself to our list.

Every email address saves us over $2 each year in postalmailing costs, money that goes to our events. We keep ouremails to a minimum and use them mostly to inform you of

our local events or important information that comesbetween monthly issues of The PILOT. You can leave ourlist at any time, but give us a chance to keep you up to dateon whats happening in the Shores.

Criminals Impersonating PG&E Workers

Crime is on the rise around the entire Bay Area. In late sum-mer there were two cases of thieves dressing as utility work-ers to gain access to Bay Area homes in Oakland and, clos-er to home, San Carlos.

In each case, one person dressed as a utility worker andgained access to the customers backyard, while a secondperson entered the home and stole money, coins and/or

jewelry. Thankfully, nobody was injured in either case.Investigations are ongoing, and PG&E is working in fullcooperation with local law enforcement.

Always ALWAYS ask to see valid identification beforeallowing anyone claiming to be a PG&E representativeinside your home. PG&E employees always carry theiridentification and are always willing to show it to you. Thesame is true for ALL utility workers.

If a person claiming to be an employee of PG&E (orComcast Cable, AT&T, or any utility company) has identifi-cation and you still feel uncomfortable, you should immedi-ately call RWC Police, 369-3333.

If its a PG&E representative, you can call PG&Es customerservice line at 1-800-PGE-5000 to verify an appointmentand/or PG&Es presence in the community. Customers whohave an appointment with PG&E will receive an automatedcall back within 48 hours prior to a scheduled visit.

Finally, customers with concerns about any PG&E callthey receive are encouraged to call PG&E directly at1-800-PGE-5000.

REGISTER, then VOTE !We have two big local elections on November 5th.

Whether you agree or disagree with our endorsements ocomments about the decision process, being a voter is oneof the most basic ways each of us exercise our most fundamental right to express our opinions about those who gov-ern.

Of special importance to the Shores this year are the locaelections for three (3) seats on the Redwood City Councilthree (3) seats (a possible new majority) on the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Board of Trustees, and theproposed Measure R parcel tax.

Shores residents are among the most civic-minded peoplein this local area. Being a voter increases the importance o

the Shores with local officials. They look closely at howmany of those eligible actually vote, and the higher that percentage the more influence we have as a community.

If you did not receive a mail-in ballot, go to the polls on elec-tion day, November 5th.

Whatever your opinions or politics, this will be an importanlocal election, both for the Redwood City Council and for theBelmont-Redwood Shores School District.

You need to be part of it, so

BE A VOTER !


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An Aelerated Transton toTest or New State Standards

Dear Redwood Shores Community,

As you may have heard, California along with 45 other states has

adopted new academic standards in English and Math, known as the

Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Generally speaking, these

are better standards that are internationally benchmarked and

designed to prepare students for college and career. While the stan-dards were adopted in 2010, it is taking years to produce new text-

books and reliable tests that can measure our progress towards those

standards. Up until October 2, 2013, we were planning on continu-

ing our prior testing program (STAR) through the spring of 2014.

By passing Assembly Bill 484 on October 2, Governor Brown and

the state legislature accelerated our transition to state tests that are

aligned to the new CCSS standards. The one wrinkle in the plan is

that the new tests are not sufficiently reliable to be completely ready

this spring. So, from April to June 2014, California public school

students in grades 3-8 and 11 will be field testing the new CCSS

assessments in English and/or math. This accelerates by one year

the expected transition to the new assessments. This new law also

means that the STAR testing system is finished. For the 2013-14

school year, there will not be new scores or rankings for California

public schools.

As a professional educator, I believe that this accelerated transition

is a good thing. Since 2010, the state has had the new CCSS stan-

dards on the books, while testing our students with STAR tests

aligned to the old standards. Teachers have been in a challenging

position all alongteach to the new standards or teach to the old

test? Now, at last, the tests are aligned to the standards.

As with any large-scale change, this transition has its challenges.Textbook publishers are just beginning to produce CCSS-aligned

materials, and the state is engaged in a thorough, time-intensive

process for reviewing and approving those materials. In all likeli-

hood, state-approved, CCSS-aligned materials will be available to

the schools in a year or two. Without new CCSS-aligned textbooks,

California public school teachers are modifying their existing mate-

rials and curriculum to better address the new standards.

As for the new tests, the students will be field testing them this

spring on computers, not with paper and pencil, as the new tests are

intended to be computer-based. This will put significant demands

on our technology infrastructure and our computer inventory.

Although this will be another change to manage, the computer-based tests have the potential to be better tests because (1) comput-

er-based tests can adapt to the individual test taker, e.g., the test can

get harder if you are getting all of the questions right, and (2) com-

puter-based tests can use additional media, such as videos, in addi-

tion to text-based articles.

As you can see, public education is undergoing significant change,

but I am optimistic that it is moving in the right direction for our stu-

dents, who will be entering a globally competitive workforce in 10

to 20 years time. We will have parent and community education

events to give you a better understanding of these changes should

Dear Edtor:

I am writing to respond to concerns raised about Measure R (a par-

cel tax renewal for the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District)

by Matthew Reising in the October issue of The Pilot.

Mr. Reising asserts that we are somehow forgetting that sizable

number of taxpayers within the district who do not have children.

I certainly hope those taxpayers know that we need their vote. Why

should they vote yes? Any real estate agent will tell you that prop-

erty values are closely tied to the performance of the local schools

Thus, in addition to helping provide for the education of the next

generation, property owners are helping themselves by voting for

this tax. Continuing to pay $174 per year seems like a good invest-

ment to protect the value of that $1,000,000 home.

Mr. Reising asserts that the parcel taxes are not tax-deductible.

Unless Mr. Reising does not itemize deductions, I do not under-

stand the basis for this statement. IRS Publication 530 states that

you can deduct the (real estate) tax if it is assessed uniformly at a

like rate on all real property throughout the community. The pro-

ceeds must be for general community or governmental purposes

and not be a payment for a special privilege granted or service ren-

dered to you.

Mr. Reising complains that the parcel taxes we are renewing dont

run out for another 1.5-2.5 years. However, I am grateful that our

School Board representatives are looking ahead and asking to

renew the taxes now, rather than panicking when the money is

about to run out. Further, combining the two renewals into one

measure saves volunteer time and money on campaigning.

Mr. Reising asserts that parcel taxes are meant to be a temporary

solution to a funding problem. If he has a way of funding our

schools adequately without the need to renew parcel taxes every 10

years, Id love to hear it. The facts are that (a) the state of

California is a long way from funding education adequately and (b)

we are a Basic Aid District, meaning we get the same share of prop-

erty taxes, even as our enrollment has grown by approximately

1,200 students over the last 6 years. Thus, the funding problem is

not a short-term problem, and is in fact getting worse.

Mr. Reising encourages us to wait until the new Local Control

Funding Formula is implemented before deciding we need to renew

these taxes. Every news article Ive read indicates that our District

should expect no help from this new formula. As a Basic Aid

District, we wont see any of the per-pupil increases in spending

because we dont get money on a per-pupil basis. We wont be see-

ing any of the extra money going to districts with high poverty rates

because we arent one of those districts.

In short, we know that, at a minimum, the District needs those par-

cel taxes to keep coming in the door. For the kids and for your

property values, vote Yes on R.

Derby Davidson, 14 Year Redwood Shores Resident

you wish to learn more. The first such event will take place a

Ralston Middle School on Monday, November 18, at 7pm. If you

have any questions on this topic or others, please check our website

at brssd.org, call us at 650-637-4800 (x1003), or write to me at

[email protected]. Submitted by Michael Milliken


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Page 8Light Up The Shoresight Up The Shores Show Your CardsDsaster Preparedness Da

Snda Noember 24th

For our third year in a row, the Redwood City Community

Emergency Response Team (CERT) in co-operation with

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) willbe conducting a Emergency Drill on Sunday, November

24th.

On that day, we ask residents to display the RED/GREEN

signal cards that were distributed each of the past two

years to every household via the Pilot. CERT teams will

survey all of Redwood and Belmont Shores looking for

those cards.

The CERT teams are made up of Redwood City volun-

teers who have been trained in First Aid and Disaster

Procedures. In an actual disaster, those teams would belooking for homes in distress. Homes that displayed a

green card would be helping by allowing the teams to

quickly move on.

Please help to prepare for a disaster by showing your card

so that we can help you. Put them in your front window

so they are visible from the street!

If you are new to Redwood Shores this year, you can

request a Disaster Signal Card by sending an email to

[email protected] with your name and address.

Please include the date that you moved into your new

home. Submitted by Mike Mancusi

The new 40-foot buses will

be used throughout

SamTrans service area and

can carry up to 39 seated

passengers with up to anoth-

er 24 riders standing. Like

all SamTrans buses, the newbuses have priority seating

for seniors and people with

disabilities and exterior bike

racks that can accommodate

up to two bikes.

The buses are part of a fleet of 313 SamTrans vehicles that pro-

vide transportation for more than 40,000 people every week-

day. Most SamTrans riders are going to school or work and 77

percent do not have access to a car.

New Rerements for 2013We all look forward to seeing our Shores residents decorate

their homes for the upcoming festive Holiday Season. It never

ceases to amaze us how creative and artistic some of you are,

and it is truly a delight to walk or ride around the many differ-

ent neighborhoods in Redwood Shores to view your handi-

work. We are always afraid that we will miss some hiddengem, and not give you the recognition that you deserve.

Therefore, our RSCA elves have come up with a new plan for

this year, and one that we all hope you will enthusiastically

embrace.

If you would like to submit your holiday lighting and decora-

tions for consideration and possible publication in The PILOT,

we are asking that you take a photo of your home, apartment,

condominium or townhome, and submit it to our Board of

Directors for their official judging process. Of course, its

best that this be a night-time photo so we can see how bril-liantly the lights and decorations shine in the darkness!

Each photo should be accompanied by the residents name and

street address, including apartment number if applicable. Your

photos must be submitted no later than Saturday, December

14th, as our elves will be judging all submittals the week

beginning Sunday, December 15th. Sorry, no late applicants

can be considered, as this will be a lengthy review process!

Photos should be submitted electronically to our RSCA Elves

at the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Many thanks from your RSCA Board of Directors

Redwood City - SamTrans has new energy-efficient buses that

will produce fewer emissions and use less fuel than diesel-pow-

ered buses. The first bus is expected to hit the streets in mid-

December with the remaining buses going into service by mid-

2014. The low-floor buses use long-life, maintenance-free bat-

teries to capture and store braking energy and advanced solid

state controllers to manage and blend power sources.

For the community and SamTrans riders this means reduced

emissions and smoother, quieter buses. For SamTrans, it means

using less fuel, which translates into lower operating costs.

SamTrans received $4.9 million in American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act funds to purchase the diesel electric hybrid

buses. All the buses are being manufactured by Gillig of

Hayward, which means the federal funds are providing jobs for

Bay Area workers.

SamTrans Frst Hbrd Bs!


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Redwood Shores...Were For The BrdsThe Belted Kingfisher lives up to its name. First, it is belted the

male has a white band, or belt, around its neck and a wide blue

breast belt. The female has three belts white around the neck,

dusty blue below and a rust-colored belt closer to its belly. They

both have dusty blue backs with fine, white spotting on the wings

and tail which fades to white underneath. Both birds are very

striking.

Female Belted Kingfisher

Other markings include a big head (I mean really big for its body),

a stocky shape for a diving bird, a large shaggy crest and a thick

pointed bill. That bill is tough. I know because a Belted

Kingfisher tried to fly through my dining room window, not once

but twice, and was none the worse for having hit it bill first. When

I opened the door to get it to move on, it made its strange rattling

sound that is characteristic of Kingfishers. They dont really call

or sing, they sound more like woodpeckers and you will likely

hear one before you see it since they talk a lot.

I have only seen one Kingfisher in the Shores but there surely are

more of them because we have ideal fishing conditions. Living up

to their name, Kingfisher, they fly rapidly over water, often call-

ing as they fly, then suddenly plunge, coming up with a fish. They

also like to perch in trees near water where they wait patiently

until they have spotted one, then dive head first to spear it.

Belted Kingfishers have an interesting nesting habit, unique to

their species. In the Spring, they pair off and begin to build a nest

together. This nest, or burrow, is in soft earth near water. It can

be up to six feet in length, ending

in a small, bare chamber.

The eggs are incubated there for

about 24 days. When the babies

are hatched, they are blind and

completely helpless. Both parents

feed them for about 4 weeks after

which the babies are taught to fishby the parents who catch small fish, then dump them back in the

water for the chick to dive in and catch.

Some interesting facts about Kingfishers:

There are 90 species of Kingfishers in the world but only 3 are

found in North America.

Both males and female are very flashy but unlike most birds, the

female is more colorful than the male.

Kingfishers spear their fish prey, then whack them against a tree

branch to make sure they are still before swallowing them head

first.

Note: Do not feed, chase or annoy birds or other wildlife. They

are a valuable asset to our community. When you can, take a

minute to pick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse. Birds can

choke on small plastic wrappers or get entangled in bags and

starve.

References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornel

Lab of Ornithology website www.allaboutbirds.org

Submitted by Ramona Rabin

The Tre corets Deeper than the S Pa

Weve all heard how important it is to strengthen your core.

Having a strong core is said to improve your sports perform-

ance, prevent low back pain, and trim your waistline.

What is The Core? Most people would answer this by putting a

hand on top of their mid-section. Or, they simply grab their

abdominal fat and look up with a guilty smile. The core, the

magical muscle whose strength is said to fulfill all of the afore-mentioned promises, is actually comprised of multiple muscles

including the transverse abdominis, the obliques, and the multi-

fidus. At the top of the core is your diaphragm which attaches

to your ribs and lumbar spine. At the bottom of your core are

the pelvic floor (aka kegel) muscles. There are more muscles in

the trunk, but the abdominal and back muscles that protect your

spine, the true core, have multiple short distance attachments to

the spine and pelvis. They tighten just enough to stabilize the

center of your body allowing your extremities to work from a

stable base. Some consider the gluteal muscles as part of your

core because their attachment to the pelvis and the legs are

important in keeping your pelvis in alignment when youre

standing.

How does the core protect the spine? The core muscles are likean internal corset. They protect your spine and the spinal nerve

because they wrap around your trunk and draw the contents of

your abdomen inward. They keep your vertebrae stacked on top

of each other and maintain the integrity of the 4 natural curves

of the spine.

What about the Six Pack Muscle? The most famous abdomina

muscle, the rectus abdominis or six pack muscle, has very lit-

tle to do with protecting the spine. The action of the rectus

abdominis is to flex your trunk forward. It spans multiple seg

ments of the spine and cannot prevent excess shearing or twist-

ing of the spine. When done correctly, the exercises used to

strengthen the rectus abdominis can challenge the true core

muscles, but, performed incorrectly can increase back pain and

perpetuate a hunched posture. The erector spinae of the back

help extend the trunk and maintain posture but their long dis-

tance attachments spanning multiple vertebrae dont add

strength to your bodys internal corset.

Check back next month for tips on how to strengthen the core!

If you cant wait, you can contact me with questions or requests

for future articles: Alyssa Herrera-Set, DPT at

[email protected].


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kdos toTroop 32276

Kudos to troop 32276 on their

bronze project, which was to

request from the City of

Redwood City two

Neighborhood Watch signs to

be installed on the corner ofCompass Dr./Trident Dr. and at

Marlin Park entrance in

Redwood Shores.

In order to accomplish this, the troop organized a neighborhood

watch meeting and had police officers Steven Diaz and Diane

Villegas talk to the neighborhood about neighborhood safety.

The girls had to prepare and distribute flyers to inform the neigh-

borhood about the meeting. About two dozens residents attended

the meeting which was very useful to all who attended. Our troop

leader is now the neighborhood watch liaison in order to keep and

continue the neighborhood watch in place for the next severalyears.

On September 11th, we were informed by Officer Diaz that both

of the two Neighborhood Watch signs have been installed. They

are located on the corners of Compass Drive/Trident and at Marlin

Park entrance, on the corner of Neptune Dr/Cringle Dr.

Pictured are Troop 32277 members: Kayla Poon, Kenna Kwok

Samantha Chu, Annika Lin, Kristen Leong, Shreya Patel, Jordan

Rich and Sarah Stulbarg.

Again, on behalf of the troop, I really appreciate your publishing

this in The Pilot to spread this awesome community project that

the girls have done. Im hoping that it would be an inspiration fo

the community to do the same to keep Redwood Shores a safe

place to live.

Submitted by Beni Poon

San carlos Flht center, - BaArea flht shool wns top honor

n annal Arraft Owners andPlots Assoaton (AOPA) Flht

Trann Eellene Awards.

The school, San Carlos Flight Center, was opened in early 2012by San Francisco resident Dan Dyer, a long-time flight instructor

operating in the SF Bay Area. While other flight schools in the

area have received honorable mention in past years, this is the first

time a West Coast flight school has taken top honors.

Enormous congratulations are due to all the finalists, said

Shannon Yeager, vice president of AOPAs Center to Advance the

Pilot Community. We created these awards to highlight the best

the flight training industry has to offer, and it was clear from the

customer reviews that every one of these schools and instructors

are operating at an outstanding level of quality and service.

The 2013 Flight Training Excellence Awards drew over 3,000respondents who voluntarily reviewed their flight training experi-

ence through an AOPA online poll. More than 500 different flight

schools from across the country received nominations and 11

were selected as finalists. San Carlos Flight Center received the

top honor on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the AOPA Aviation

Summit in Fort Worth, Texas.

We are thrilled to have received this recognition, said Mr. Dyer,

Weve worked hard for two years to build a place for pilots and

people who want to become pilots to call home.

San Carlos Flight Center began with one airplane and the goal of

creating a real sense of community for pilots to come together to

learn from each other and share in the fun of aviation. The Flight

Centers motto is Safety, Community, Adventure and dedicates

itself to developing safe, competent pilots in a welcoming envi-

ronment. Now the school boasts almost 200 members, and 14 air-

craft, and continues to welcome in local pilots.

Submitted by Terry Fiala

650.307.2304 [email protected]

Ameran Assoaton of unerst WomenSan carlos Branh

(Redwood ct, San carlos, Belmont)Presents: Jennfer Resh -

Director of Equal Rights Advocates which protects and

expands economic and educational access and opportunitiesfor women and girls.

Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10:30 am

Redwood Shores Library, 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City,

Jennifer Reisch has devoted her career to advocating for under

represented individuals and communities. She is responsible

for managing litigation and other advocacy on behalf of

women, girls and working families.

Open to the public with no charge - for more information call

(650)592-5822 or email [email protected]

The Ban On Plast BasDear Editor,

I can understand why Redwood City would ban plastic bags,

but to discourage the use of recyclable paper bags by taxing

them does not make any sense. Ten cents per bag does not seem

like much, but when that goes to 25 cents (next year?), a weeks

worth of groceries could easily cost a family two dollars or

more... and that does mount up.

What is RSCAs position on this recyclable paper bag tax?

Submiitted by Bernard Haisch


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Some Thoughts To Be Thankful For: Let us give thanks - if only for all the bad things that are

never going to happen.

We ought to be thankful that we are living in a country

where folks can say what they think without thinking.

If you think you havent much to be thankful for, why not be

thankful for some of the things youre glad you dont have.

Be thankful if your job is a little harder than you like. A

razor cant be sharpened on a piece of velvet.

Last but not least, it isnt what you have in your pocket that

makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.

.The Belmont-

Redwood Shores

School District

invites you to

tour ourbeautifully

modernized schools

WHEN:November 13, 2013-1:30pm for a conversationwith the Principal-2:00pm School TourWHERE:-Central School,525 Middle Road, Belmont-Nesbit School,500 Biddulph Way, Belmont-Redwood Shores School,225 Shearwater Parkway,Redwood City

Come and view ourmodernized classrooms, libraryand much more!

Hanukkah 2013 begins on

the evening of

Wednesday, November

27th, the night before

Thanksgiving,

and ends on the evening

of Thursday,

December 5th.


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Many of us brush and floss our teeth, at least once, twice, maybe few times a day. We do

this, not just as appropriate hygiene habits, but to keep our teeth and gums clean and

healthy. We also make routine visits with our medical doctor for health check-ups and

annuals.

So have you ever wondered if you are doing your part to keep your spine healthy? The

human spine is one of the most vital physiological parts of the human body. It allows us

to function, stand, sit, move, etc., so it would only make sense to take very good care of

it!

So how do we do that? How do we take care of our spine? Many people may consider

stretching and exercising their backs and other parts of their body to keep their spine

healthy. Stretching and exercising is in fact a very good and important way to keep ones

spine in top-notch shape. The spine encompasses the spinal cord, which runs from the

base of the skull to the low back. Our spinal cord is the pathway to how messages from

our brain get to the rest of our body. Tight muscles, in the neck for example, can limit the

joints in your cervical spine to move properly. This can cause tissues, nerves, and other

structures to also get irritated, which can decrease the function of that part of the spine.

Stretching these tight muscles can promote better movement and function to that part of

the body.

However, many times, stretching tight muscles alone is not enough to get spinal joints

moving to their optimal level, especially if the spinal segment has been very stiff for quite

some time. Furthermore, it is difficult for just anyone to locate immobility of a spinal joint.

It is also difficult to apply a very specific mobilization to that joint unless one has gone

through years of education and training on locating and treating these problem spots.

Chiropractors go through intense education and extensive training that allow them to be

professionals of the musculoskeletal and nervous system of the human body. Your doc-

tor of chiropractic does not only work with pain symptoms, but perhaps even more impor-

tantly, they help to keep your spine healthy and functioning at its best, even when there

is no pain. There are various techniques and approaches that can be used to mobilize

the spine, from light to heavy, that are safe and effective for everyone as young and frag-ile as a newborn, to someone as strong and tough as a professional football player.

The human spine undergoes a lot of stress and pressure, starting from when one is a

fetus. Keeping your spine healthy and functioning properly is one of the best ways to pro-

mote a long and healthy lifestyle. Visit a chiropractor today to make sure your spine is in

good shape!

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Recollections of Pete Hughes

My friend Pete Hughes, who died recently, was a longtime member of the Redwood Shores Community

Association (RSCA). When I joined RSCA in 2005, he immediately offered his friendship and support and

was interested in knowing my goals for our community. He possessed a civic pride that was infectious.Pete showed up as a leader and a man of authority. Although he was a man of few words, his contribu-

tions got the boards attention. In his own quiet (get-the-job-done) way, he commanded the respect of

those who served with him.

In the intervening years, I relied on Petes wisdom and his networks. He parlayed one good community

idea after another, and helped effect change in Redwood City and the Shores. Among many achievements, he initiated the annu-

al Clean up the Shores campaign, which rallied those who enjoyed walking our shoreline to aid in keeping it clean and beautiful.

Far from being just a local event, Pete had lists of Clean up the Shores participants from several cities along the peninsula. This

idea, for which the Redwood City Council presented Pete with a Lifetime Community Service award, has recently been adopted by

the California Coastal Commission, which now organizes an annual statewide Shoreline Cleanup Day.

Pete was an honest broker, and I soon discovered how his approach to community citizenship was nothing short of inspiring. It wasalways a pleasure to work with a human being whose thoughtfulness and reliability led to my great trust in his endeavors and his

ideas for making change happen in our community.

Pete, I discovered, had his hand in many areas of public activity in Redwood City, and he did so with uncommon humility and dig-

nity, which brought hope to those who needed a helping hand to make their way through life. He was also an encouraging model

to them. He grasped every opportunity to help improve our community. His ideas were refreshing, and hell be missed by

manyparticularly by his dear wife Ginny, to whom we send our deep condolences. Michael Whatmore

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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

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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 scal-

ing 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.

If anyone is interested in making a donation in Pete Hughes name, please email http://kainosusa.org

It was one of his favorite charities.


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4 Essental Thns To Do WhenRetrn and Selln yor Home.

Financial planning. Sit down

with your accountant and discuss

what your taxable gain will be, if

any. There is generally a

$250,000 taxable gain exemption,for each spouse, on your primary

residence. Your capital improve-

ments to the house can increase

your cost basis so keep those

receipts. You could possibly also

rent your place out for two years

and turn it into an investment

property and do a tax free exchange later. Consider moving to

another state where there is no state income tax. Ask about the

length of residency requirements.

Hire a realtor. Consider a larger real estate organizationbecause they will have an excellent relocation department to

help you find a reputable agent in the area in which you want

to move to. Dont immediately be compelled to call your

friend the realtor. There is a lot of money at stake. Interview

three realtors. One, you want someone who is a stickler for

compliance and will prevent problems down the road.

Two: what is their marketing plan? More buyers is usually

more money! Three: a good negotiator, who can find money.

You want an effective communicator who will carefully

explain the process of the sale. This reduces stress.

Find a new home. Before you put your house on the market,have an idea of how much money youll have at the close of

the sale. Do a budget. Then get pre-approved for a home with

your favorite lender and know how much they will lend you.

Go find an area you like. Make sure you are comfortable with

the amenities of the area, most specifically, medical care.

Prepare your House. Have a budget in mind and work with

your realtor to create to fix-up your home for prospective

buyers. Meanwhile, you should be looking for a new home in

the area where you want to live. If you have to sell your home

to buy a new home outside the Bay Area, you may have to

write your offer subject to the sale of your existing home. (For

new home purchases in certain areas of the Bay Area, you may

need a different strategy). Make the offer on the new home

and if its accepted then immediately begin to market your

existing home. Todd Rich, lic 008793.

Keller Williams [email protected]

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Serving our Clients Since 1998

Be Prepared For yor Pet StterI thought it might be beneficial to have a be prepared list to help

your pet sitter do their job more efficiently.

Food: Its great when you leave the food on the counter for us; it

makes it much easier to find. However, if your cats or dogs areanything like mine, leaving food even an unopened bag of food

is an invitation to a huge eating binge. So, we understand if you

need to leave the food in the cupboard.

Treats: Yes, if you think food left on the counter can be a tempta-

tion, treats can even be more so. If this is the case, please do keep

the treats in the cupboard, but preferably in the same cupboard as

your animals food. It makes it makes it much easier to find espe-

cially when Fluffy is giving me that you forgot my treat! look!

Medication: Please keep this in a secure area and be sure your sit-

ter knows where to find the medication. Often the dosage written

on the label of the medication has changed. For example, your vet

may have initially told you to give one pill per day. Now, 6

months later, your vet has reduced it to ? pill every-other-day.Please be sure to verify with your sitter the proper dosage and, in

the case of every-other-day medication, please be sure we know

which days of the week we are to give said medication.

Paper Towels: When we have clean ups, paper towels are a neces-

sity. Please be sure to have plenty of paper towels on hand.

Having an extra roll on hand does not hurt.

Extra litter and food: Please leave enough litter and food. We

recommend you leave more than you think your sitter will need.

Trips do get delayed.

Dustpan/hand vacuum: We are more than happy to sweep up the

litter or food that has fallen on the floor, but it is difficult to do so

if we cant find a dustpan and broom. A hand vacuum works great

too, but not if we dont know where you keep yours.

Old Towels: We really want to dry off Fido after a walk in the

rain. And, even if it is not raining we would like to wipe off his

feet before we bring Fido back into your home. If its the rainy

season please leave us more than one towel for this purpose.

Are you leaving on Monday at Noon and asking your sitter to do

the first visit that evening? Please be considerate and leave an out-

side light on for us. There is nothing more disconcerting to arrive

at your home after dark and there are no outside lights on.

Poop Bags: Please be sure to leave an adequate supply of poop

bags and let your sitter know where to find them. Your sitter will

thank you for remembering the above items. And, the less time

your sitter has to spend looking for these items, the more time we

can devote to giving your fur kids our undivided attention. Take a

moment to tell your pet sitter how much you appreciate them

you will make their day!


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The Therapists Cornergrop Therap: An Alternate Worth Trn

When most people think of seeing a therapist they probably think

of individual counseling where its just you and your therapist.

Group therapy, however, can be a very beneficial alternative and

for some problems it may actually provide you with more effec-

tive treatment. Group, however, isnt for everyone. If youre very

depressed, for example, you may not have the energy to offer sup-port to anyone else. You may be feeling too fragile and need to

focus solely on your own needs.

Throughout the course of my career I have run several types of

groups. These have included groups for obsessive-compulsive

disorder, panic attacks, seniors with anxiety and depression, a

group for patients and families living with bipolar disorder as well

as a stress management workshop.

I frequently encourage my patients to consider attending a group

if I feel that either it would be better for them than individual ther-

apy or a good adjunct to it. People, though, are often very reluc-

tant to do this as understandably many are initially uncomfortable

with the idea of sharing their stories with complete strangers.

Plus, why would someone seek help and then choose to spend

time listening to other peoples troubles? Its a good question and

one I often need to address.

In answering that question I often think of the group I have for

people with panic attacks. Like a lot of other psychiatric prob-

lems, it is not uncommon for someone with panic to feel immense

shame over it. As a result, people may resist talking about it,

sometimes even with those closest to them. They often live with

this secret, never sharing with anyone

their quiet torment. They may feel espe-

cially anxious about attending a group, yet

once there that anxiety is often replaced by

a sense of tremendous comfort. There is

nothing quite like meeting others with sim-

ilar problems, and knowing that you are

truly not alone. Its not uncommon forsomeone who once rejected the idea of

attending a group to wish that they had started it sooner.

Just as there are many forms of individual therapy, there are many

forms of group therapy. Some are longer term in nature helping

people to address issues associated with relationships while other

may be time limited skill based workshops focused on learning

tools to better cope with specific issues like depression and anxi-

ety. Others may target certain populations, such as groups fo

teens and seniors and those with chronic pain.

Group therapy is also generally less expensive, and may not have

the same insurance coverage limits sometimes seen for individuatherapy. But, dont let the cost fool you. A lower fee doesnt have

to mean lower quality. In fact, depending on your needs, it may

actually be the better way to go.

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

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

California in Redwood City. He would like to hear your sugges-

tions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 or

[email protected].

Redwood Symphony To Showcase the PlanetsThe Planets by Gustav Holst, one of the most popular and dif-

ficult works for full orchestra, will be presented by Redwood

Symphony under the direction of Maestro Eric Kujawsky at

8 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Main Theater of Caada College,

4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City.

The program also will include one of Mozarts greatest works,

Piano Concerto No. 23, with soloist Jeffrey Jones, pictured

right, as well as Rimsky-Korsakovs Dance of the Tumblers

and Raymond Scotts Powerhouse. Dont recognize that

name? Scotts wonderfully quirky and original jazz band

music was sold to Warner Brothers in the 1930s, where it wasdiscovered by Carl Stalling, who in turn adapted Powerhouse

for use in many of his scores for the classic Looney Tunes and

Merry Melodies shorts.

The Planets, taken on its own, is an incredibly effective and

brilliant showpiece for an augmented orchestra that includes

rarities like the alto flute, organ and a wordless womens choir.

Add to that the mysteries and mysticism surrounding astrono-

my, astrology and Greek/Roman mythology and you have a

work that has captivated imaginations for nearly a century.

Each of the seven movements reflects a

planet in our solar system and evokes

that planets astrological or mythological

significance. Earth isnt included, and

Pluto hadnt been discovered yet (but

then its been voted out of the club any

way). Mars, The Bringer of War, is a ter-

rifying march in 5/4 time, one that ends

in utter annihilation. Uranus, the Magician, is a kind of

Sorcerers Apprentice on steroids with two timpanists battling

it out.

Tickets from $10-$30 are available at RedwoodSymphony.org

Kujawskys pre-concert talk will begin at 7 p.m.

Redwood Symphony is an all-volunteer orchestra dedicated to

the performance of ambitious, contemporary repertoire as wel

as the great orchestral classics. Its August 2012 performance

of the Berlioz Requiem at Davies Symphony Hall in San

Francisco was critically acclaimed.


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Lean In to the SeasonBy Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant

As we head into the hectic holiday season, we sometimes need a little extra TLC -

here are some sure-fire, feel-good tips to help lift you up. And of course, youll do

it in your own lovely style!

Bring out the lucky charmmaybe its a special bracelet or scarf from your besfriend, or an heirloom you received from your grandmother. Or maybe its just some

thing that makes your eyes light up every time you see it. Bring it out and incorpo

rate it into your every day - even if youre just hanging out at night watching televi

sion or reading. These touchstones add warmth and strength to your life.

Not feeling so well? Be sure to dress well. Whether its seasonal allergies, colds

flu or whatever, if you get stricken you may not feel like making the effort, but thats

especially when you should do it. When you take care to dress for the day, it shows

and it can be an ego booster. For example, even if youre just running to the grocery

- and this is one of my favorites - loop a scarf around your neck for a little pizzazz

Put on a little blush and lipstick. It only takes a few seconds and will do wonders fo

your spirit.

Amp up your comfort clothes. Your comfort clothes encompass two areas - the

clothes you lounge around in at home (curled up on the couch, reading or watching

movies), and the fabrics that you most love wearing, whether at home or when youre

out and about. Your loungewear should make you feel cozy, cuddled and luxuriousIf your robe, slippers, and tops/bottoms are tired, threadbare, or stained, toss them

and replace them with ones that will make you feel divine (and they dont have to be

expensive to do that for you.) Make sure theyre in a fabric you love, in a color tha

makes your skin glow.

When it comes to comfort fabrics, this is the perfect time to wear those fabrics tha

feel fabulous on your skin. What makes you feel great? Is it silk? Cashmere? Supe

soft cotton? Wear them every day - maybe layering for those days that progress from

cool to warm to cool again.

Order Please! We all tend to spend more time in our homes in the Fall/Winter sea

son, and nothing can make you a little bit crazy(ier?) than being surrounded by dis

order. So much is out of our control in the outside world that it helps to create orde

in your corner of the universe. Clean out the sock drawer - file away that stack o

papers, or maybe do a full-on closet reorganization. For useful tips sign up for

Adenas monthly Style Bulletin: www.adenadesigns.net


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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

From LyNNs kiTcHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced CaliforniaCuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams

Thanksgiving is our most favorite holiday. Its not just about all of the

wonderful food, or a fresh oven roasted turkey that has been brined the

night before in water, apple cider, herbs and salt, but about friends and

family gathering together for a festive dinner, good conversation, and

enjoying each others company. The annual Macys Thanksgiving Parade

(this is our morning tradition!) keeps us company while baking the fami-

lys requested desserts, which can range from apple pie, pumpkin pie,mincemeat pie, pecan pie (flavored with a touch of Kahlua), pumpkin

chiffon cheesecake, fresh pear tart, or any of the other traditional desserts

that we all enjoy. I recently made a simple Cardamom Pound Cake to

bring to a friends dinner party, and it was such a hit with everyone that I

would like to suggest it might make a good addition to your easy

Thanksgiving go to dessert recipes. Cardamom is a spice that is often

overlooked - it is native to the evergreen forests of India, and has a love-

ly citrusy/peppery scent and flavor. (Thanks to Bon Appetite for intro-

ducing me to this fabulous recipe.)

CARDAMOM POUND CAKE

Oven Temp 350 degrees (best in regular oven, not convection)

Cup (1 sticks) Unsalted Butter, room temperature (plus a little more

for greasing the pan)

2 Cups All Purpose Flour (plus an additional tablespoon for dusting thepan)

1 Teaspoon Baking Power

1 Teaspoon Ground Cardamom

Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Cup Whole Milk

Cup Crme Fraiche (plus another 1 Cup for serving, depending on #

guest enjoying dessert)

1 Cup Bakers Sugar

3 Large Fresh Eggs, room temperature

Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Teaspoon Almond Extract

Cup Sliced Almonds (for top of batter)

Butter a 9x5x3 loaf pan. Line the bottom and long sides with a strip ofparchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Butter parchment

paper also, and dust pan with extra flour, tapping out any excess.

Whisk baking powder, cardamom, salt, and 2 Cups flour in medium bowl

and set aside. Whisk milk and Cup crme fraiche in small bowl and set

aside.

Using electric mixer at high speed beat sugar and Cup Butter until light

and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Dont skimp on this part this gives the

pound cake a light texture! Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend

between additions and scraping down sides and bottom of mixing bowl

with a spatula to distribute ingredients evenly. Add vanilla and almond

extracts and beat another minute.

Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients in three additions, alternat-

ing with crme fraiche/milk mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending

with dry ingredients. Beat just until combined. Scrap batter into preparedloaf pan, gently smooth top, and sprinkle with the sliced almonds.

Bake cake, rotating halfway through baking time, until golden brown and

a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean about 50 60 min-

utes. Dont over bake the tester should still be slightly moist when

removed. If the top starts browning too much, tent loaf pan with alu-

minum foil to protect top of cake. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool for

15 minutes. Using parchment overhang as handles gently lift cake out

of pan and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Serving suggestion: I frequent the College of San Mateo Farmers

Market and there is a wonderful young man who makes and sells excep-

tional jams (as well as Barbecue Sauce). I serve the pound cake with a

teaspoon of crme fraiche and another teaspoon of his Mariposa Plum

Jam its a nice sweet/tart touch that seems to go very well together.

At the Barras household, wine fulfills a

variety of responsibilities. First, virtually

every night, wine accompanies whatever

were having for dinner. Beer or other bev-

erages simply dont elicit the same level of

satisfaction. Second, when it comes to sum-

mertime grilling, most of our marinades are

made from scratch, and often wine is one of the

key ingredients. Third, when wintertime braises

or stews are bubbling in the oven, a healthy dose of

winered or whiteis frequently part of the recipe. Fourth

for anytime of the year, our roasting pans are typically

deglazed to yield a palate-pleasing savory, finishing sauce.

Other than the ubiquitous tomato-based marinades, all others

seem to be sweet, fruit-like concoctions. Give your palate a

break and consider the following: whisk together some dry red

wine (Cabernet, Zinfandel, Syrah), with a splash of mustard, a

grind of black pepper, a pinch of herbs, a tad of minced gar-

lic, and a little olive oil. Pour that mixture over the red meat

for a couple hours. Alternately, if youre grilling chicken or

pork then substitute a dry white wine for the red and proceed

accordingly. Dry white vermouth, a bottle of which always

resides in my fridge, is my go to cooking white wine. With

its aromatic herbs and spices, it brings an interesting flavor to

many dishes.

As for lengthy stewing of meats with wine, look no further

than Julia Childs classic, soul-satisfying Beef Bourguignon

that savory masterpiece that exploits red wines qualities as the

primary ingredient. As for braising recipes, Coq au Vin Rougeis a long time, family favorite with its smoky bacon accents,

teasingly sweet onions, and savory shitakes that round out that

umami-laden experience. Any young, full bodied red wine

will work quite well for either stews or braises.

As for deglazing roasting pansthat underutilized culinary

technique nothing is simpler than pouring or dabbing off the

accumulated fats from the bottom of the pan, adding broth and

a splash of wine and then scraping up the caramelized bits

while you simmer and thicken it all with a tablespoon or two

of a corn starch and water solution. You will be amazed by the

depth of the flavors that come off the bottom of that roastingpan! This works for virtually any item that is dry, oven-roast-

edchicken, beef or lamb. This routine is worth researching

and learning. Lastly, the above examples are offered to remind

you that wine is a food item that offers many modes of gastro-

nomic enjoyment. If nothing else, they also demonstrate how

to deal with that periodic, but very minor dining issue: what to

do with last nights unfinished bottle of wine?

Of course, you can always use ice cream, berries and/or your other

favorite toppings, or simply enjoy the pound cake alone all by itself!

Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994


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contat Mel or Tad at408-448-0950 or ell - 408-620-2737

Paws for Tales Saturday November 2 at 11:00am

Dogs love to hear stories! Come read to a specially

trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.Ms, Stores & games n Enlsh and Spansh Saturday November 9 at 11:00am

Join Valria for music and stories for ages 1-4.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City Library

Pppet Art Theater Saturday November 16 at 11:00am

Come and see The Tale of the Dragons Tail puppet

show! Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City

Library

Pennsla Boo clb Tuesday November 26 at 6:00pm

We will discuss Kevin Powers The Yellow Birds. For

more information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.

Weel StortmesMondays

11:00am - Preschool Stories and Crafts Ages 3-5

Tuesdays

6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages

Thursdays

10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3

Thursdays

11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months

Homewor center Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-6:00, Wednesday 1:00-6:00

Teen gamn and Attes: Mondays 5:00pm

vst Sea ln caf at the RWS Lbrar! Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm,

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

volnteer wth the Frends of the LbrarThe Friends operates a resale book store inside the

Downtown Library to generate funds to support library pro-

grams and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more information

about the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests.For volunteer opportunities at the Redwood Shores Branch

Library, please call 650.780.5740.

Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch

Library

Please visit:

redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html

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Redwood Shores Handyman

No Job is too small, Can do almost anything

Redwood Shores Resident Call Scott 650-464-3276

Silvias Housecleaning Service.

License #22085 - Bonded and Insured.$15 off for first 3 cleanings for new customers only.

Coupons good for weekly & bi-weekly clients only.

Serving the Shores for 10 years. (415) 860-6988

C L A S S I F I E D A D S

Able Handyman FredComplete Home Repairs Maintenance Remodeling

Professional Painting Carpentry PlumbingElectrical Custom Design Cabinets Fence Tile

Deck Gates 7 Days a week Free Estimate

650.529.1662 650.483.4227

BELMONT, BURLINGAME

REDWOOD SHORES & WOODSIDE

YELLOW CAB20% off for

REDWOOD SHORES RESIDENTS

(Van Available)

(650) 921 2038

Easy Slide Handyman Services Peninsula local with over

15 yrs experience. For all your repair, remodel & mainte-

nance needs. Int/Ext doors, windows, shower & closetdoors, bi-fold pocket doors & screens. Complete dry walltexture & paint. Int/Ext wood-work & tile. Free estimate

(650) 504 1566. www.ezslidehandyman.com

STUDENTS FOR HIRE

Jerrys Bicycle RepairsAvid rider with a passion for working

on bikes. All aspects of repairs and maintenance pick upand drop off included. Redwood Shores resident

Jerry 650-491-4325

Students: To advertise in this column for 2013,please fill out coupon and mail it to:

Carol Mertens, 531 Shoal Circle,

Redwood City, CA 94065

Name Age

Phone ____________________________

Please circle the tasks you would want to advertise:

Baby Sitting BS Yard Work YW

House Sitting HS House Cleaning HC

Pet Care PC Watering Window Washing W

NAME/PHONE AGE POSITION PHONE

Grace Chang 17 BS, HS, PC, W 274-2190

Zoe Chien 17 BS, HS, PC, W 591-7138

Alexa Crouder 11 BS, HS 743-0039

Amber Fisher 19 BS, HC, HS, PC 592-2525

Ashley Fisher 20 BS, HC, HS, PC 592-2525

Monica Gomez 17 BS, PC 200-9952

Natalia Gomez 19 BS, PC 200-9952

Yashad Hashem 16 BS, HS, PC, W 868-2517

Chris Lee 15 BS, YW, HS, PC 415 676 8591

Micaela Lopez 15 BS, HS, PC 743-8215

Kyle McGuire 16 BS, YW, HS, PC, W 515-2040

Ryan McGuire 18 BS, YW, HS, PC W 888 2495

Brynn Shaffer 12 BS, HS, PC, W 596-9691

Emma Simmons 12 BS, PC 284-9101

Sarah Smyth 14 BS, PC 415 279-8645

Glenn Smyth 15 BS, YW, PC, W 415 279-8645

Flores Housecleaning Service, Excellent service,

good references. Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406

Redwood Shores resident looking for a16 foot duffy electric boat. 650-593-2011

Buy One, Get One Free at the Book Nook. Open 12-4 on

November 9, 10, 22 and 10-4 on November 23 and 24.

Paperbacks are 6/$1, trade paperbacks are 2/$1, hardbacks

are 2/$2 and up, childrens books are 2/25 cents and up.

Sponsored by Friends of the Belmont Library.

Information: 650-593-5650 or www.thefobl.org.

High Quality Licensed Family Daycare, Private, For over

16 years, For All Ages, In My Redwood Shores Home.

Flexible Hours, Homemade Organic Meals,

Excellent References - 650-595-2862


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