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THE PILOTVolume 44 Number 2 Redwood Shores Community Association February 2014
Wednesday, February 12th, 7:00pm
at the Redwood Shores Library
A SPECIAL CONCERT 6:30 - 7:00pm
Come early and enjoy a special concert featuring
several of Sumi Nagasawas piano students. RSCA pro-
vided seed and matching funds for the purchase of the
grand piano for the RWS Librarys Community Room.
We are proud of this addition to our community library
and of the talented young people who are pursuing their
interest in music.
RSCA Events for 2014
Eggstravaganza 2014 - Saturday - April 19thMarlin Park - 1:00pm - 1:01pm
2014 Summer Concerts - Dates - TBA
Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rd
Give & Go Recycling - Saturday - September 6thRedwood Shores Library
Halloween Walk - Saturday - October 25thMarlin Park - 1-2pm
Santa Comes to The Shores - Sunday -December 7th - Redwood Shores Library - 1-3pm
Light Up The Shores - December JudgingDecember 18th
N o t i c e o f R S C A
A N N U A L M E E T I N G
RSCA will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday
evening, February 12, 7:00pm at our Redwood Shores
Branch Library, located on Marine Pky at Bridge Pky.
Our guests will include Redwood City Mayor andShores resident Jeff Gee and Vice-Mayor and former
Shores resident Rosanne Foust to talk about the State
of the City and the State of the Shores.
You will also have the opportunity to meet the new
Superintendent of the Belmont-Redwood Shores
School District, Dr. Michael Milliken.
You may not be aware, but this past November San
Mateo County re-drew the boundaries of the Countys
Supervisorial Districts. Redwood Shores was moved
from District 3 into District 4, and you can meet ournew-to-us District 4 Supervisor Warren Slocum.
There will be updated and new information on two big
issues facing the Shores in the next year. First is the
continuing problems caused by the older trees along
the Shores parkways. The City will have maps show-
ing the trees that will need to be removed and will be
looking for input on how to phase the work over the
next few years.
The South Bayside System Authority (SBSA) is the
wastewater treatment plant on the Bay at the end ofthe Shores. SBSA is also the source of the recycled
water that is being used to water landscaping in the
Shores. SBSA has an old wastewater pipe running
under the Shores that needs to be replaced and will be
looking for input on the best route for the new pipe.
We try to end our Annual Meeting around 8:15pm so
that you have time to ask questions or talk with our
guests about issues of particular interest to you.
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REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
rsca.org
2013 - 2014 BoardPRESIDENT
Harris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENT
Sue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.org
SECRETARY
Lynn [email protected]
TREASURER
Stephen Bellingham.......... [email protected] PRESIDENT
Doug [email protected]
RSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood Shores
Library on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
DEADLINES DEADLINES
The deadline for the March Pilot is the week
of February 10th-17thTHE PILOT
2224 Benton Loop, Roseville, CA. 95747
Editor, Carol Mertens.................................... 650-773-4517
Advertising, Carol Merten..............................650-773-4517
Circulation, Carol Mertens.............................650-773-4517
Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802
Design & Review Board Inquiries: [email protected]
Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Sue Nix
For CC&R Copies, Carol Ford - [email protected]
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 3Upwind Scholarship Page 4
Bird Pond Draining Page 4
Boxtops for Education Page 4
No Soliciting Policies Page 8
SamTrans, Carlmont Activities Page 8
Water Saving Tips Page 11
Enrollment Information Page 12
On The Move Page 17
New Rescue Squad Page 18
New Blood Pressure Guide Page 19
Nine Lives Foundation, Year Of The Horse Page 19
Pope Francis & Downton Abbey Page 20
AAUW Monthly Meeting Page 20
Crossing Guards, Protect Your Pet Page 21
Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 23
Stepping Up Your Wardrobe Page 25
Martin Luther King Day, Multi Service Day Page 25
Life Insurance, Gardening Valentine Page 26
Students Page 27
Table of Contents
Lynn Adams
Mayling Bellingham
Stephen Bellinghan
Nina Boire
Doug Crisman
Jim Cvengros
Carol FordAmir Higgy
Mike Mancusi
Sue Nix
Harris RogersClemencia 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
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Please call for a free initial consultation.
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Presidents Memo for February 2014 by Harris RogersANNUAL MEETING Wednesday, Feb.12
RSCA will hold its Annual Meeting Wednesday evening,
February 12, 7:00pm at our Redwood Shores Branch
Library. Youll hear from Redwood City Mayor and Shores
resident Jeff Gee and Vice-Mayor and former Shores
resident Rosanne Foust, plus other local and school officials
on issues of concern to the Shores.
There will be updated and new information on two big
issues facing the Shores in the next year. First is the con-
tinuing problems caused by the older trees along the
Shores parkways, and this will be your best opportunity to
address your questions or concerns to the City. More on the
tree problems below.
New Pipeline Project coming in 2015!
Second is a problem with old infrastructure, specifically a
40+ year-old concrete pipe carrying untreated wastewater
that runs under the Shores and out to the South BaysideSystem Authority (SBSA) treatment plant at the southeast
end of the Shores.
This old pipe has had occasional leaks, and it must be
replaced before there is a major break and spill.
Construction of new pipeline started last June with the sec-
tion from Maple Street in Redwood City through Bair Island,
and will continue this May on up to the San Carlos Airport.
SBSA has been a good Shores neighbor through the years,
and unless you live or walk in the Radio Road area, most of
us remain unaware that we have a major water treatment
plant in such close proximity.
THE BIG QUESTION: how to complete the pipeline from
the area of the airport out to the SBSA plant while causing
the least disruption to the Shores during construction?
At our Annual Meeting on Feb.12, SBSA will provide a brief
overview of the project and talk about several alternate
routes for the new pipeline that are being investigated.
There is NO perfect route, and SBSA very much wants to
get the input and ideas of our residents before they make
the routing decision.
Tree Replacement in the Parkway Medians
Another reminder of whats coming this spring:
If you drive along the parkways in the Shores you cant help
but notice the places where the road is bumpy. The broken
pavement is caused by the roots of old trees that were
planted in the medians by the original development compa-
ny. These older trees were designed to be fast growing in
order to enhance the look of the parkways as quickly as
possible. But these large trees are now creating continuing
roadway maintenance issues, and the constant street
repairs needed are becoming financially unsustainable.
Some of these older trees are also reaching the end of
their normal life, and we are also beginning to see limb die-
off. We have also had a few of the larger over-hanging
limbs of these trees breaking off in storms, which continue
to create a hazard to both motorists and pedestrians. You
may have noticed that some of the trees along Redwood
Shores Pky have been trimmed in the past month to try toremove some of this hazard, and the Shores Business
Center Association has already started similar work along
Twin Dolphin Drive. (The Shores Business Center
Association is the HOA for most of the business proper-
ties in the Shores.)
The City has been working with us for nearly two years
now to examine every possible solution that would allow us
to keep the trees. We have reluctantly concluded tha
there is no viable alternative to removing these older trees
and replacing them with plantings that are more compati
ble with the Shores environment.
At RSCAs Annual Meeting, the City will present anoverview of the problem, explain the solutions that were
examined, and the decisions that have been made about
how best to proceed, including maps of the areas affected
The City is also working on a master tree plan for the
Shores. Several of our homeowners associations are deal-
ing with the same problem with older trees on their prop
erties, as is the Shores Business Center Association along
Twin Dolphin Drive. Our hope is that a master tree plan
will provide guidelines for maintaining a consistent look
throughout the Shores.
The first phase of work to remove & replace these treeswill begin sometime in April through June this year. The
City expects that it will take 4-5 years to remove and
replace all of these older trees along the parkways, with
most of the work occurring in the spring of each year.
The work is being phased over these years in order to
minimize the visual impact that removal of these trees wil
have on the parkways. We dont want our beautiful, tree
lined parkways to be suddenly denuded.
The trees slated for removal will be red-tagged in mid-to-
late February. These tags should be readily visible to any-
one driving by in either direction.
(In December you may have seen colored ribbons tied
around some trees along the parkways. These were just to
mark trees that were being surveyed by Public Works.)
Once decisions are made, RSCA will send The Citys infor-
mation to its email list and post on the RSCA web site. We
will also get this information into the March PILOT maga
zine, along with a finalized Phase 1 map.
But the City does need your input before final decisions
are made, and the Annual Meeting is your chance to look
at the maps and offer suggestions on how the work might
be phased. Please join us on February 12.
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SBSAs Popular Bird-WatchingPond to Be Drained afterApparent Attack of Avian
Cholera Kills 150 DucksAs you probably learned through widespread media coverage
approximately 200 ducks at the popular Redwood Shores bird
watching pond located at 1400 Radio Road have died as a resul
of Avian Cholera, a disease that affects bird wildlife. We want
ed to reiterate a few key points with you about this unsettling
natural occurrence.
The South Bayside System Authority (SBSA), the agency tha
oversees the pond that uses recycled water from its wastewater
treatment facility, needs to drain the pond in order to prevent fur-
ther spread of Avian Cholera to other birds.
Here is a brief recap of some key statements shared by the SBSA
and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service....
* Wildlife agencies suggest that in people, the risk of disease
from avian cholera is very low. However, residents are advised
to take precautions if they choose to handle any birds found sick
or dead.
* As noted, the pond will need to be drained to prevent further
spread of the bird disease to other avian wildlife. It has been
reported that the pond will need to dry out at least a few months
before refilling.
* The SBSA has been spreading the word that as they methodi-cally drain the pond, odors from the exposed bird excrement wil
occur. The SBSA team will do all that they can to prevent the
intensity of the smell, including bringing in large equipment to
deal with the bird droppings at the bottom of the pond. With the
wind and unseasonable higher temperature, residents in
Redwood Shores will likely experience the smell.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
SBSA team that is actively working to stop the spread of the dis-
ease through the Redwood Shores pond. The SBSA can be
reached at 650.591.7121 or [email protected].
Upwind Scholarship ProgramThe Upwind Summer
Scholarship Program
(Upwind) has released
its new 2014 scholarship application and program dates. Upwind
aims to transform a high school student into a licensed Private
Pilot during the summer between their junior and senior year. In
partnership with San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC), the Upwind
Summer Scholarship Program was created to promote pilotingand general aviation, to cultivate interest in aviation as a career,
and to address the nationwide pilot shortage.
Upwind selects high school students and provides them, free of
charge, with everything they need to earn a Private Pilot license.
This includes ground school instruction, along with all the neces-
sary books, charts, and basic flight planning tools, as well as
flight training with expert instructors. Additionally, the scholar-
ship recipient will receive mentorship and guidance from other
SCFC pilots, and enjoy many other social and flying activities.
The 2014 program winner will be selected in March and will
begin training in April.
Call For Applications
Applications are now being accepted and the deadline to apply is
February 28, 2014. To apply, download the application at
http://www.sancarlosflight.com/sites/backup/upwind
The successful candidate must be a US citizen, a high school stu-
dent at least 17 years of age before program completion, and have
no criminal record prior to or during the program. The student is
expected to maintain good grades and academic standing
throughout the period, and to prioritize flight training second only
after school work. During the program, he or she will: earn aboveaverage results in ground-school tests and written exams; partici-
pate in other San Carlos Flight Center activities such as
FlyOutGroup and monthly BBQs; share progress reports for the
monthly newsletter; and participate in the selection and mentor-
ing of the next years candidate.
For more information about the Upwind Summer Scholarship
Program, please visit http://www.sancarlosflight.com/upwind
or call San Carlos Flight Center at (650) 946-1700.
About San Carlos Flight Center
San Carlos Flight Center was voted Best Flight School in the US
in the 2013 AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards. Founded in
2012, San Carlos Flight Center provides flight training, aircraft
rental, and aerial tours guided by our core values of Safety,
Community, and Adventure.
We provide superior service, clean state-of-the-art facilities, and
a joyful and respectful environment. We encourage the social
nature of flying by organizing events that draw like-minded peo-
ple together in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Visit: http://www.sancarlosflight.com/.
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Expires 2/28/2014
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No Soliciting Policies inRedwood Shores:
Communities in Redwood Shores have no soliciting policies
for various reasons. Members of the Redwood Shores commu-nity should not support or participate in soliciting activities.
More specifically, members of The Preserve at Redwood
Shores community have been asked to not respond to unautho-
rized business or organizational advertisements placed by mail
boxes or left at front doors or garage doors. Solicitations where
flyers are left behind have been known to create litter through-
out the community as well as go against our efforts of having
a safe and secure community.
During 2013 on the Peninsula there were crimes committed by
criminals presenting themselves as solicitors with fake flyers
in their hand and ringing doorbells to discuss fake business-es/causes. These criminals would take a tally of who was
home, and when and if someone opens the door they checkout
what is inside during their solicitation as well as seek to gain
information on homeowner names. There are a number of
other ways to donate to good causes without responding to
unauthorized business or organization solicitation. In addition,
there are a number of great ways to advertise in Redwood
Shores, including in The Pilot.
Submitted by Joe Calder, President,
The Preserve at Redwood Shores
A NEW you for the NEW year
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customize a haircut and style that is just
for you.
Get a Moroccan Oil or Oribe hair treatment
(valued at $35) and a personalized haircut
(valued at $65 for only $50
236 Redwood Shores ParkwayRedwood Shores
(650) 654-5400www.stilosalons.com
*1st time clients only
* Offer expires March 31, 2014* Offer valid Tue-Sat
Transit District Board ElectsNew Officers
The San Mateo County Transit
District Board of Directors
elected new officers recently.
Vice Chair Jeff Gee was elect-
ed chair and Shirley Harris was elected vice chair, in unani-
mous votes.
Gee, Mayor of Redwood City, was elected to the board by the
City Selection Committee to represent the southern cities in
the County. Harris, a longtime SamTrans board member, was
elected by the board to serve as a public member.
Gees father, Dick Gee, who retired from SamTrans in 1994 as
Deputy General Manager of Planning and Engineering, was at
the board meeting to see his son elected chair.
The Transit Districts board has nine members, with three rep-
resentatives from the county Board of Supervisors, three city
council representatives elected by the City Selection
Committee, and three public members elected by the Transi
District Board.
The Transit District board will meet again Wednesday, Feb. 5
at 2 p.m. at 1250 San Carlos Ave. in San Carlos, two blocks
from El Camino bus service and the train station.
For more information about the board or for other District
information, visit www.samtrans.com.
About SamTrans: The San Mateo County Transit District isthe administrative body for the principal public transit and
transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus
service, including Redi-Wheels Paratransit service, Caltrain
commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation
Authority. Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the
District to serve as their managing agecy, under the direction
of their appointed boards. The Transit District is in the process
of improving its bus system with the goals of strengthening
operational efficiency and increasing ridership.
Media Contact: Christine Dunn, 650-508-6238
Carlmont HighActivities For February
Carlmont Choir Dessert Theatre Fundraiser Love Boat: Held
at Carlmont High School. Wednesday, February 12th and
Thursday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. Featuring talented
Carlmont choir singers, plus free dessert!
Chamber Music Night at Carlmont High School: Held in
Carlmonts performing arts center on Friday, February 28th a
7:00 p.m. Come enjoy a night of music, where Carlmonts instru
mental musicians will be playing solos and group performances
Buy your tickets online at www.carlmontperformingarts.com
Submitted by Kelly Song
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ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
278 Redwood Shores Parkway
(Next to the Nob Hill Market)
Redwood Shores
Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564
www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com
A TOOTH SAVING STRATEGY
Research shows that patients with periodontal disease can utilize the non-surgical treatment combination of aggressive cleaning
and short-term antibiotics to effectively save their teeth. The study included patients with severe periodontal disease who had four
or more areas recommended for surgery or tooth extraction. The patients underwent an aggressive cleaning technique known as
root planning and scaling, involving utilization of a special instrument that is slipped down to the bottom of the pocket between
tooth and gums to remove harmful plaque and toxic bacterial by-products. The patients then received an antibiotic and follow-up
root planing and scaling every three months. It was found that the deep-cleaning and medication rendered 87% of the initially
recommended surgeries and extraction unnecessary.
The best time to see your dentist is before you have a problem. The most valuable service we can provide is a thorough and
complete examination. Virtually all-dental problemsdecay, gum disease, jaw joint difficulties and loose teethare easilydetected 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.
Water Saving Tips - (it looks like we are going to need em)Exterior Watering
Inspect and repair leaks, especially sprinkler systems.
Spring is a great time to give your irrigation system a
check up.
Areate your lawn periodically. Saving water on your landscape adds up quickly, attend
an irrigation workshop.
Minimize evaporation by watering during early
morning hours.
Use a barrel to harvest rain water.
When cleaning patios, sidewalks and driveways with
water you use 8-12 gallons of water a minute.
Use a layer of organic mulch, 2 to 4 inches thick, on the
surface of your planting beds to minimize weed growth.
For hanging planters use ice cubes to give your plants
water without overflow.
For Your Pets When you give your pet fresh water use the old water
on plants.
Bath your pets in an area of the lawn that needs water.
Laundry
Run clothes washer when full or match water level to size
of the load.
In The Kitchen
Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes
by hand, run dishwasher when full.
Do not rinse dishes before putting in the dishwasher,
newer dishwashers will clean your dishes without rinsing.
Scrape dishes rather than rinsing before washing.
When washing dishes by hand do not let the water run.
Use garbage disposal sparingly.
While you wait for hot water, collect running water. It may
be used to water plants, etc. Consider installing an instant hot water heater near your
kitchen sink.
Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the fridge.
Cooking
Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start
a nutritious soup.
Wash your fruits and veggies in a pan of water instead of
running water.
Select proper pot size for cooking.
In The Bathroom
Minimize time when showering. If you reduce shower time
by 2 minutes you will save 150 galloons a month. Be sure
to collect water that is running to get to temperature.
When washing your hands turn water off while you lather.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
Plug the sink while shaving.
In Addition
Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
Support Tap Into Quality and forgo plastic water bottles
to lower your carbon footprint.
As a final thought, the Pilot would like to hear from you about
water saving tips to share
Submitted by Paula Martin
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Enrollment Information for Local Schools
It is enrollment season for the 2014-15 school year. New families who wish to enroll their student
in Belmont-Redwood Shores public schools should enroll their students during the month o
February, if possible. Below are answers to frequently asked questions. More information, includ
ing enrollment forms, can be found at the districts website, www.brssd.org.
What is the process for student enrollment?The student enrollment process will start in February 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year. A new
Kindergarten enrollee with an older sibling in Kindergarten through fifth grade should complete
enrollment at their older siblings school. Students without currently enrolled older siblings will be
centrally enrolled at the District Office on Hallmark Drive in Belmont or at another designated loca
tion. A parent or legal guardian must enroll the student in person.
The District will have three enrollment periods: the first spanning the month of February 2014, the second from March 1, 2014
to June 20, 2014, and the third from June 23, 2014 to three weeks before school begins. Students who enroll during each peri
od will be assigned to one of the six district elementary schools. For the upcoming 2014-2015 school year, Kindergarten stu
dents who enroll in the first period will be notified of their school assignment by April 2, 2014; Students in grades 1 5 who
enroll in the first enrollment period will be notified by June 25, 2014. Because students will be assigned to schools in each enroll
ment period, families are encouraged to enroll their children during the earliest period. However, there is no priority given tothose enrolling earlier within the period.
To which school will my child be assigned?
Students will be assigned to elementary schools based on the walking distance from their homes to each of the six elementary
schools and space availability by grade at each school. The goal is to minimize the overall walking commute of all students and
place every student at their closest or second-closest school. The Districts enrollment webpage has a distance calculator to help
families understand how the distances from their home to the schools will be calculated. In 2013-14, 98% of new student
enrolling in the first enrollment period were assigned to their first or second closest school. Students assigned to their 3rd, 4th
5th, or 6th closest school are automatically put on the Priority Reassignment List.
Can I state a preference for my child to attend a particular school?
The Intradistrict Open Enrollment is available for parents to request a school. Intradistrict Open Enrollment occurs in Augustand requests will be considered at the start of the school year through the first 3 weeks of school. See AR 5116.1, provided on
the Districts enrollment webpage.
When do I enroll my child?
The first enrollment period is from February 3, 2014 February 28, 2014. Dates and times as follows:
February 3, 2014 February 7, 2014 Siblings of current students at their elementary school.
February 12, 2014 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. New Students, at Ralston Middle School
February 13, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office
February 14, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office
February 17, 2014 Midwinter Break (Schools and District Office closed)
February 24, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at Nesbit School
February 25, 2014 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. New Students, at the District OfficeFebruary 26, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office
February 27, 2014 8:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office
February 28, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office
If you have questions after consulting the Districts enrollment webpage, call the Educational Services department at
650-637-4800, extension 1090. Thank you for your interest in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Schools!
Submitted by Michael Milliken, Belmont/Redwood Shores School Board Superintendent
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Imagery - An innovative way toimprove your posturePoor posture can lead to headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, low
back pain, and fatigue. Good posture projects confidence! Here
are some images to help you improve your posture:
* Sit or stand as if someone is gently pulling you up by your ears
* Stand on your feet as if they each are tripods - there should be
equal weight on the two sides of the balls of your feet and on your
heels
* Stand as if your body is a helium balloon and your feet are
anchoring you to the ground
* Sit as if your seat is a rocket ship and your heading for the moon
* Pretend you have videocameras filming from the front of your
shoulders and out your chest bone and youre filming the scene in
front of you
* Spread your collar bones outward as if they are smiling
* Pretend your knee caps are flashlights and they are shining for-
ward
* Pretend your pelvis is a bowl filled with water, maintain the
alignment of your pelvis such that the water doesnt spill for-
ward or backward
Common misconceptions about posture:1. The spine should be flat and without any curves - Actually, there
are natural curves in the spine. Your vertebrae that support your
neck and low back curve forward and the vertebrae that suppor
your mid-back and sacrum curve backward.
2. You should stand with your shoulders back, chest forward, and
chin up (think military posture). - Actually, your ears should be
directly in line with the middle of your shoulders, your front ribs
should not be flared open, and the tip of your nose should poin
straight in front of you.3. Your posture is fixed and you cannot improve - Its true that the
muscles that support your posture are endurance muscles and they
take time to train, but they can get stronger and support a new pos
ture! With some stretching, self-awareness, and persistence, you
can improve your posture.
Some tips for the desk jockeys Take a 10 second break every 20 minutes. During those 10 sec
onds, do one of the following:
Roll your wrists
Change the focus of your eyes
Roll your shoulders backwards Stretch your arms above your head or horizontally in front and
behind you
Gently tilt your head side to side
Stand up
Stretch one of your legs behind you (staying seated)
Gently twist your trunk in your chair
Touch your toes
Get some water
Post this guideline at your work station as a reminder!
Written by Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set, Physical Therapist -
www.onthemovept
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Redwood City Fire Department StartsNew Rescue Squad Program
Fire officials implement a pilot programdeploying a new rescue squad formedical calls to alleviate strain on
specialized fire equipment
Redwood City - The Redwood City Fire Department introduced a
new squad - Squad 409 - as a pilot program last week in an effort
to fill a much needed gap in fire service support. Squad 409 will
consist of a Fire Captain and Firefighter/Paramedic, who are already
on staff and who will be dispatched for various medical calls in
District 9 (downtown and areas east of El Camino), as well as pro-
viding needed additional support for traffic accidents and buildingfires in Redwood City and San Carlos, which contracts with the City
of Redwood City for fire services.
The squad concept is not new to the fire service or Redwood City. The term squad is a shortened version of the term rescue squad.
A squad can be tailored to each departments needs. This is important in that Squad 409 will be used primarily for medical aid calls
in contrast to other purposes used for rescue squads. AMR, the private ambulance service under contract with San Mateo County
will continue to handle the transportation component of patients to local hospitals.
Initially, the Squad 409 crew will drive a Ford Excursion that the fire department already has in its inventory; this truck will be equipped
with basic equipment and supplies needed for medical assistance. The ultimate Squad 409 vehicle (a four door utility truck) is currently
being fully outfitted to make it possible to carry more than basic medical supplies and it is expected to be on the road in February.
This pilot program is aimed at addressing a critical fire service need by providing an alternate way to respond to calls for medical assis-tance in the downtown area without overtaxing the Districts specialized ladder truck called Truck 9. In 2013 alone, Truck 9 ran over
2,700 calls - a number well above what is optimal. The excessive use of Truck 9 has caused this specialized piece of equipment undo
wear and tear, and limits its availability for incidents that require the specialized operations of a truck company to Redwood City and
San Carlos.
We think Squad 409 will provide a valuable service to our community, while giving our specialized equipment the break it needs so
it can continue to do its job, states Chief Skinner. Additionally, Squad 409 increases our ability to respond to disasters that may
occur. Squad 409, which uses more affordable equipment to respond to medical calls, will unburden Truck 9 to lengthen its useful life
to more appropriately fight large fires. To learn more, call Redwood City at 650.780.7305.
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The AAUW Monthly Meeting will be Sat., Feb. 15 a
10:30 am at the San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., 2nd
floor. The speaker will be Linda Hiebert Sekiguchi, a
former Bay Area AAUW member who is currently on
the Board of the Virginia Gildersleeve Intl. Fund. Thisfund provides small grants to empower women in devel
oping countries. In connection to this position, she has
travelled to over 80 countries and all 7 continents advo
cating for women and girls. She will be sharing stories
of these travels and the work the fund has done to pro-
mote human rights, violence prevention, womens liter-
acy, business skills and any other skills that improve
lives of women and girls around the world.
This event is sponsored by AAUWs San
Carlos/Belmont/Redwood City Branch. It is free and
open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Presidents Day Celebrated - Feb. 17th
Washingtons Birthday falls on Saturday,
February 22nd, and Lincolns Birthday fallson Wednesday, February 12th
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New Target Blood Pressure forOlder Adults Announced
For the past decade, health experts recommended that high blood
pressure treatment for adults age 60 and over should aim to
achieve a blood pressure of less than 140/90. In December 2013,
panel members of the Eighth Joint National Commission on
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of High Blood Pressure
(JNC 8) announced new blood pressure treatment recommenda-
tions for older adults. The new target blood pressure is 150/90 (or
lower). Additionally, the new recommended target for people with
diabetes or kidney disease was increased to 140/90, where it was
previously 130/80.
These recommendations are evidence-based, meaning that the rec-
ommendations are based on currently available research studies.
The JNC 8 Consensus Panel members have been working on this
recommendation for the past 10 years. Numerous reports over this
time period suggest there was quite a bit of spirited debate regard-
ing the recommendations contained in this report. Therefore, it
comes as no surprise that these recommendations are somewhatcontroversial in the medical community.
The JNC 8 authors concede that the benefits of lowering blood
pressure to less than 150/90 in people age 60 outweigh the risks of
pushing for lower blood pressures. The main premise is that when
blood pressures are lower than 150/90 in older adults, there is an
increased risk of undesired effects, particularly dizziness from a
blood pressure that is too low. Therefore the Commission felt that
the benefit of a relatively higher blood pressure outweighs the
risks of a blood pressure that may be too low. The panel members
do emphasize that these recommendations should not prompt a
change in medication treatment plans for individuals who have
high blood pressure that is currently under good control, norshould is prompt changes in stable treatment to allow the blood
pressure to go up to 150/90.
While these new recommendations are interesting, they do not
change the well-established basic strategies to control blood pres-
sure: watch salt in your diet, get 150 minutes of exercise per week,
and do not smoke. If you are an older adult currently under treat-
ment for high blood pressure, consider discussing these new guide-
lines at your next checkup. Do not make any changes with your
high blood pressure medications without consulting your health
care provider.
The article that announced the new JNC 8 recommendations canbe found on the Journal of American Medical Association website
jama.jamanetwork.com. Look for the 2014 Evidence-Based
Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults:
Report From the Panel Members Appointed to the Eighth Joint
National Committee (JNC 8).
About the author: Lynda Mackin, PhD, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, is a
board-certified Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with Dignity
Health Medical Group-Sequoia, located at 1301 Shoreway Road,
Suite 100, Belmont.
Events To Raise Money ForThe Nine Lives Foundation
Nine Lives is a community-based 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization in Redwood City
dedicated to rescuing cats and kittens
throughout Northern California from high-
kill shelters and at-risk situations. We holdevents throughout the year that help us meet
our goal of placing rescued cats and kittens in permanent, lov-
ing homes, saving them from senseless euthanasia. All the pro
ceeds (100%) from the events go directly to the support of the
shelter cats.
Upcoming Events
February 9th: All you need is Love and a Cat!
Come to our Valentine Adoption Fair. Join us for sweet and
delicious confections. Find your PURR-fect love with our spe
cial Valentines cat and kitten adoption rates. Shop for gifts for
your sweetheart and buy raffle tickets for a chance to winprizes! Special prices are good through the month of February
February 20th: Lunch or Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory
Old Spaghetti Factory in Downtown Redwood City is gener-
ously donating 15% of your lunch or dinner bill directly to Nine
Lives Foundation. Its their way to give back to the communi-
ty. Just tell them you are there for the Nine Lives Fundraiser.
Go with your family, friends or join a group of us that will be
going to the Redwood City location at 6PM.
More events listed at www.meetup.com/Nine-Lives-
Foundation-Events/ or www.Ninelivesfoundation.org
2014 - The Year of the Wooden
Horse - Improve Your Feng Shui
The Chinese New Year marks a grand
celebration and an important Chinese
holiday. Traditionally the festival hon-
ored deities and ancestors. Today its
somewhat different because Chinese
New Year involves centuries-old rituals,home decorations, celebrations, food
and social customs. Its customary for
every family to cleanse their home, sweeping away the bad luck
and making room for the good fortune in the coming year.
For the Year of the Wooden Horse a horse thats bright, intelli-
gent, friendly, energetic and a good friend celebrations begin
January 31, 2014 and end February 18, 2014 and you can improve
your 2014 home Feng Shui with color combinations that connec
the wooden horse to the five Taoist elements of Fire, Wood, Metal
Water, and Earth.
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Pope Francis and Downton Abbey
I like the way Pope Francis is making the
news and surprising the world, with his
movement toward the poor and away
from the remove of position and privi-
lege.
Last spring during Holy Week, he did not
behave as expected on Maundy
Thursday, the day the story about Jesus
washing the disciples feet is read and
enacted (John13). Previous Popes have gathered twelve upstand
ing priests as stand-ins for the twelve apostles, usually at either St
Peters or St. John Lateran Church, and in a symbolic gesture has
bowed down and given a token swipe at their feet.
This time Pope Francis went to the Casal del Marmo jail, a juve-
nile detention center on the outskirts of Rome, and he gathered
twelve young inmates to be the apostolic stand-ins. Several were
covered in tattoos, two were Muslim, and two were women
which flew in the face of Church tradition. He knelt down on thecold stone floor, put his white skull cap aside, and he washed,
dried, and kissed the feet of each one.
When Jesus bent down to wash his disciples filthy feet, which
was far beneath anybodys dignity at that time, much less their
leader, the apostle Peter initially refused to let him do it. It jus
wasnt right for a Rabbi of his standing. Ah Peter, Jesus said
you dont understand now, but you will.
Did Peter ever understand? Do we? When I told one of my ex
Catholic friends about what Pope Francis did with the inmates
she said, He wont last. In other words, you cant be messing
with the system like that and get away with it.
I was watching a recent clip from Downton Abbey where the
landed gentry was gathered around a very formal dining table in
tuxedos and evening dresses a normal dinner for them. The hei
of the estate, young Matthew Crawley, announced to all presen
that he had just gotten a job, and the Earl of Grantham looked a
him in disbelief, A job?! Then the scene shifts to the down
stairs kitchen where all the servants are bustling around to serve
them dinner, and one servant who had overheard the news
declared what they all knew, A gentleman does not work.
Thats the way the system works: some are born to be served and
some are born to serve.
Pope Francis is messing with the system. He is breaking out and
going back to his roots, not in Argentina, but in Jesus. He i
demonstrating a different kind of greatness, one that seemingly
cant last (which was said about Jesus too). But we see this great
ness at work all around us, with every humble movement away
from the remove of position and privilege toward those at the bot
tom, lovingly bending down to give dignity and lift others up. I
you know these things, Jesus said, you are blessed if you do
them.
Pastor Mary Graves - www.trinity-pres.org
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650-341-6255www.janspetsit.comBonded and Insured
Serving our Clients Since 1998
Protect Your Pet!Did you know February 14th is Pet Theft Awareness day? This
day is focused on educating pet owners about the dangers of pet
theft and what you can do to prevent yourself from becoming a
victim.
Unfortunately, there are people out there looking to snatch your
dog or cat. And suffice to say, some of these people are not going
to be giving your dog the loving, safe home. Many of these
thieves are only looking to sell your dog and cat to a research lab!
In many ways you need to keep as close of an eye on your dog as
you would a small child. So, you askwhat can I do to lessen
the chance of my dog being stolen? Im glad you asked!
* Spay and neuter your animals. This will decrease the
chance of them wandering away.
* Your companion animals should have all of the following
collars, ID tags, licenses and microchips.
* You might want to consider tattooing your animal.* Keep your animals indoors when you are not home.
* Have current photos of your animals, including written
descriptions.
There are also some things you should not do:
* Dont leave your animal tied up outside while you run in
for a cup of java.
* Dont leave your animal unattended in the car, not even for
a minute.
* Dont leave your animal in the yard if you are not there to
watch him.
* Dont allow your pet to be visible from the street. Often
passing cars and pedestrians are scouting the neighborhoodlooking for opportunities.
* If you find you are unable to keep your companion animal
do not place free to a good home ad. It is much safer to
contact your local humane society or a rescue group who wil
insure your dog or cat will have a loving home.
Many people are not aware of the problem of pet theft, so
help spread the word and tell your friends and neighbors and
other animal owners about this problem.
Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a
PetTech Pet First Aid Instructor.
Letme introduce Raymond Robinson (photo left) and Jim
Hassan (photo right). We see them all the time, but who
really is the man with the big redsign? I thought I would
share with you some more about our crossing guards, who
work hard to give the children and parents of Redwood
Shorestheir never-ending love and support.
Raymond Robinson helps cross pedestrians near MarlinPark. He has beenworking for Redwood Shores as a cross-
ing guard for six years. His famous smile and friendly
wave to passing carsreminds us all that small actsof kind-
ness can go a long way. When I asked Raymond why he
smiles to everyone, he said, Some days weall needsmil-
ing, even when its a bad day. Some days, people dont
want to smile, but I do it anyways, I like to make their day,
because it makes mine too. Raymond loves being a men-
tor tothe kids in the neighborhood, and hesays his favorite
part about the job is seeing when theyre little, and they
come back from college.
Jim Hassan has been working at Sandpiper Elementary
School since the beginning of the school year. He often
stops and chats with the children, who leave with a big
smile on their face. On the day of our interview, I asked
him about thetreats and cards addressed to Jim piled by the
stop sign, and he told me they were Christmas gifts the chil-
Meet the Crossing Guards in the Shores
dren had made for him. Ive done other jobs, says Jim. You know, youfeel appreciated to an extent, but Ive never gotten snacks and such appre
ciation. Its the little things every day that slows you down inside and
heats you up like a furnace.
Thank you, Raymond and Jim, for your wonderful dedication to our com-
munity. Make sure you give them a big wave the next time you pass by
By Kelly Song
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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras
Wine enthusiasts should be familiar
with the competitive tasting that took
place in Paris in 1976 between Frances
upper echelon Bordeaux and Burgundy
and their California equivalents. While
it is not the caliber of the above event,
there is yet one more, somewhat
obscure incident that needs visibility:
The 1999 Franco-Iranian Wine
Incident, detailed in Rod Phillipss
book A Short History of Wine. On the French side of this
episode we have a nation where wine is central to and insep-
arable from their historical, national and cultural identity
While the Greeks introduced vines to their shores, it was the
French who turned winegrowing and wine appreciation into
an art form. Theyve utilized wine for gastronomical, nutri
tional, religious, medicinal and celebratory occasions, as
well as utilizing wine to seal and formalize official acts o
state.
On the Iranian (Islamic) side, we find a culture, which in the
early years of wines expanding distribution throughout the
Mediterranean countries, also enjoyed the many social and
culinary benefits of wine. However, in the seventh century
Mohammed banned its use and consumption after noting
that, like most things consumed to excess, it revealed its
negative and destructive effects. He banned the production
and consumption of this abomination of Satans handi
work, upon pain of you-know-what.
During the early planning of 1999s formal state visit, the
first one in nearly twenty years, the President of Iran, invok
ing the inviolate laws of his religion, informed the French
that he could not drink wine and would not even sit at a table
where wine was being served. On the other hand, a forma
visit of heads of state to France, in conformance with
Frances historical traditions, demands an official banquet
And any banquet without food and wine, especially for the
French, will never be a bona fide banquet. The Iranians
couldnt back down. The French wouldnt. The event was
cancelled and downgraded to a less formal diplomatic occa
sion where, presumably, something non-alcoholic was con-
sumed and all affronts to both sensitivities were avoided.
You and I know, however, that the Iranians likely missed out
on some exceptional wines. However, my Koran-informed
sources advise me that abstention will be amply rewarded in
the afterlife. When the pure and virtuous arrive inParadise
they will have a veritable bounty of goodies awaiting them
In it are rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of
which the taste never changes; rivers of wine, a joy to those
who drink; and rivers of honey pure and clear. The wines
will undoubtedly be flawless 100 pointersas will be the
accompanying 72 virgins. For those who wait, life in
Paradise will be quite good.
From LYNNs KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California
Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams
LOVE AT FIRST BITE!
February is such a funny little month. What other month can you celebrate
such an eclectic range of holidays from the pomp and circumstance of uncer-
emoniously dragging Punxutawney Phil from his makeshift burrow, to the fri-
volity of red roses, candies and special dinners to celebrate love on Valentines
Day, to honoring two of our most famous Presidents on Presidents Day, now
memorialized on the third Monday in February, to the mysterious Leap Year
which appears only every four years?
Growing up in Wethersfield, we had our own version of Pennsylvanias
Punxutawney Phil we just called him Mr. Woodchuck but it seemed as
though he created his own shorter winter hibernation schedule. He lived in the
woodpile in the shed adjacent to our garage, where Dad kept stacks of wood
for our two fireplaces, some miscellaneous gardening equipment, and our trash
cans. There was no light in the shed just cobwebs, spiders and other assorted
inhabitants who co-existed with Mr. Woodchuck. Despite the fact that my
brothers seemingly solitary chore was taking the trash out, invariably it was
one of the sisters who would grab the trash after dinner, fling open the back
door, race off the porch, run around the garage to the shed, give the trash cans
a good swift kick to scare any critters in residence, rip the lid off the trash
can, dump the trash, reposition the lid, and run back into the house, all in a mat-
ter of seconds. Brrr it was cold in late winter. Im not sure Dad ever figured
out why those trash cans were so dented! Sometimes wed see Mr. Woodchuck
waddle off through the backyards we thought he was rather cute when he
should have been happily snoozing in February. And any self-respecting New
Englander knows that of course the groundhog will see his shadow its only
February 2nd for heavens sake, with plenty of time for more winter snow and
ice.
Now for something sweet and chocolaty for Valentines Day dessert. This
recipe is adapted from Ye Olde Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. Special
thanks to my sister, Lori, for finding the recipe that we all used to enjoy. These
cookies are cake-like, yet moist and delicious I hadnt made them in years,
but they taste just as I remembered. They make a nice treat for Valentines Day,
accompanied with some French vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries.
WALNUT FUDGE DROP COOKIES
(Oven Temperature 350 Degrees)
1 Cup Bakers Superfine Sugar Cup Unsalted Butter
2 Oz. Unsweetened Chocolate (I used Scharffen Berger Unsweetened Dark
Chocolate 99% Cacao)
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Teaspoon Salt
1 Cups Sifted White All Purpose Flour
Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
Melt butter and chocolate over double boiler (water should be at a low sim-
mer) whisk until smooth, and remove from heat. Set aside to cool to room tem-
perature. (You can speed up this process by putting bowl in refrigerator for
several minutes)
Beat eggs, salt, add sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add cooled but-ter and chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Sift flour and baking soda and add
to wet ingredients. Do NOT overbeat! Add chopped walnuts, stir to incorpo-
rate evenly.
Drop cookie dough in small one tablespoon mounds (I use a small melon
baller, which works nicely) onto parchment paper covered cookie sheet, about
3 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees in regular oven for ten (10) minutes.
Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for a few minutes before mov-
ing them with a spatula to cookie rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!
These cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container. You can
also refrigerate the dough and bake up a few fresh cookies at any time.
Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994
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Stepping Up Your Casual WardrobeBy Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant
If youre like many people, youve got a pretty solid work wardrobe, but when it comes to your casual wear, you may find your-
self reaching for the same old jeans and tee-shirt day after day, or struggle when youre trying to put together something to wearout to dinner. Here are a few tips to help you step your casual wear up to a new level. The good news? Most of these will work
for both men and women!
Add in some color. Often our work wardrobes tend to be on the more conservative side theyre mostly blacks, browns, navys
But theres no reason you cant play with color on the weekends. Try adding in tops and sweaters in fun colors, like turquoise
or royal blue or purple. The good news is that they can work with the neutrals you already have in your closet for example pur
ple with dark brown, turquoise with khaki.
Get into a stylish pair of jeans. If you havent bought a new pair of jeans in a few years, its time to go shopping and get a pair
in a current style that fits you well. Consider a black denim. Try breaking up your suits and wear the jacket with the jeans for a
dressy casual look. Guys pop in a pocket square for extra pizzazz. Ladies dress up your jeans with a silk blouse and heels or
booties.
Pump up your outerwear. Besides the suit jacket or blazer mentioned above, up the ante on your outerwear. Ladies might op
for a jean jacket over a dress. Guys, try a vest or cardigan with a scarf tossed loosely around your neck. How about a jacket in
a more casual fabric, like cotton or linen?
All of these little changes can add up to a more polished weekend style. Theres no reason not to feel as confident and pulled
together off the job as on give it a try!
Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores. Visit her website for useful tips and to sign up for her
monthly Style Bulletin: www.adenadesigns.net
Multifaith Day of Service Mondays
The Multifaith Day of Service Monday pro-
gram was recently kicked off at the First
Presbyterian Church of Burlingame.
As part of this program, children from the
Congregational Church of Belmont joined
other children in serenading the residents of
the San Bruno Skilled Nursing Hospital.They are Alice Chamberlin and Robin
Linares of Belmont and Emma and
Elizabeth Mye (shown right) of Redwood
Shores. (Pictured) Mike Venturino of
Belmont led the childrens choir.
Windows were washed at Hoover School
in Redwood City by the same program.
Jackie Speier shown (left) with two
of the volunteers at the breakfast that
kicked off the Multifaith Day
of Service Monday at the First
Presbyterian Church of Burlingame.
Submitted by Michele Carter
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Paws for Tales
Saturday February 1 at 11:00am
Dogs love to hear stories! Come read to a specially trained
dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.
Music, Stories & Games in English and Spanish
Saturday - February 8 at 11:00am
Join Valria for music and stories for ages 1-4. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Redwood City Library
Percussionist James Henry
Saturday - February 15 at 11:00am
A celebration of drums, percussion, music, and dance.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City Library
Seaside Storytime
Saturday February 22 at 1:30pm
Learn about life in the rocky shores of the SF Bay with
the Marine Science Institute.
Co-sponsored by the Redwood City Library Foundation
Peninsula Book Club
Tuesday - February 25 at 6:00pm
We will discuss Natsumi Sosekis The Gate. For more
information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.
Weekly Storytimes
Mondays -11:00am
Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5
Tuesdays - 6:30pm
Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays - 10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3
Thursdays -11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months
Homework Center
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-6:00pm,
Wednesday - 1:00-6:00pm
Teen Gaming and Activities:
Mondays 5:00pm
Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores Branch
Library!
Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday
7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pmVolunteer with the Friends of the Library
The 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.
redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html
A Gardening Valentine
Cabbage always has a heart, Green beans string along,Youre such a Tomato, will you Peas me to belong?
Youve been the Apple of my eye, you know how much I
care,So Lettuce get together, Wed make the perfect Pear.
Now, somethings sure to Turnip, to prove you cant be
Beet;So if you Carrot all for me, lets let our Tulips meet.
Dont Squash my hopes and dreams now, Bee my Honey
dear;Or tears will fill Potatos eyes, while Sweet Corn lends anear.
Ill Cauliflower shop and say, your dreams are Parsley
mine.Ill work and share my Celery, So youll be my Valentine.
Compliments of Carlmont Nursery
Why Do I Need Life Insurance?
No one wants to leave their family unprepared for the future.
Planning today can protect the promise of your familys tomorrow.
Following are some of the reasons why you should consider life
insurance.
To Replace Lost Income.
Most people buy life insurance as a means to replace income lost if
something happens to them. Providing money for survivors is
important.To Pay Off Debt.
Debt can be very burdensome to your family, especially without
your income available to help repay it.
To Pay Final Expenses and Offer an Emergency Fund.
Final expenses can be very significant, especially if there are large
medical bills, funeral or legal expenses to pay. Life insurance pro-
vides cash that can be used to help your family cope in a time of dis-
tress.
To Help Pay for Your Childrens Education.
Educating children can be expensive and often requires a long-term
strategy. Many people plan to contribute funds each year until they
have enough money saved to pay all or some of their childrens edu-
cation costs. Unfortunately if something unexpectedly happens toyou, there may not be enough time to set aside adequate funds for
education.
Long Term Care Rider
The Long Term Care rider is designed to help clients with protect-
ing themselves and their families from the high costs of long term
care. It is a combined life insurance policy and Long term Care. It
enables the insured to accelerate the death benefit to pay for Long
term care expenses should the need arise.
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Network, Ca Insurance License # OG77962 650-341-5050 ext 158
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History Museum Continues Its Free First Fridays Program on
February 7 - The San Mateo County History Museum continues
its Free First Fridays program on February 7, 2014. Not only is
admission free the entire day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but programs are
planned for the public without any fees.
How About Contributing?*We are always looking for a hot tip*Who just got married*Had a new baby, made the honor roll*Started a new company*Organizing a garage sale, block party, arace of some kind. Let the Pilot know!!
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