The Pilot -- June 2013 Issue

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THE PILOT

Volume 43 Number 6 Redwood Shores Community Association June 2013

2 0 1 3 R S C A C a l e n d a r

Summer Concerts - at Marlin ParkSundays from 5 to 7pm

June 23 THE HOUSEROCKERS -Rock/SoulJuly 21 HIGHWATER BLUES - Blues

Aug. 18 RODEO HOUSE - Country

Levee Cleanup Saturday August 24

8am to 12:00pm at Mariners Park.

Barbecue lunch to follow

Recycling Saturday September 7

10am - 2pm at Redwood Shores Library

Save The Music Sunday October 6

11am - 5:30pm Twin Pines Park in Belmont

Shattered Neighborhood SchoolsThis year, the vision of neighborhood schools for Redwood

Shores (RWS) children was shattered when 26 RWS families

received letters on March 30, 2013 assigning their children to

Mae Nesbit Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year.

This school assignment letter was a shocker for all the affected

families as there was little notice or warning. Despite our due

diligence in reaching out to school officials, district administra-

tors and utilizing the district website to determine school assign-

ment, we all came away reassured that our children would be

attending one of the two neighborhood schools.

Unbeknownst to us, this is the second year of over-enrollment

in the Shores Schools. Many of us have since encountered fam-

ilies who are anticipating enrolling their child into kindergarten

for the 2014-2015 school year with the same false confidence

that their child would be assigned one of the neighborhood

schools. The reality is that the no boundary policy passed in a

leap of faith by the BRSSD in 2011, has in essence created a

moving flexible boundary. Families as far east into RWS as

Marlin Shores have already been impacted for this coming

school year. Comments from Board members were clear that

not only do they want these 26 kindergarteners permanently at

Nesbit, but they also expect the families to fully immerse them-

selves and pour all our energy into our new neighborhood

school. They are adamantly opposed to us keeping one foot

in while looking for a way out. As one board member informed

us recently you didnt have a choice to begin with referencing

the unexpectedly high enrollment in RWS.

Walking and biking to school will no longer be a reality if chil-

dren are forced to navigate across the freeway overpass while

dodging cars merging onto the on ramps (1.7 miles or 33 min-

utes) or use the bay trails and pedestrian overpass across high-way 101 (2.4 miles or 45 minutes) from Dolphin Park. The

alternative is Sandpiper (1.4 miles or 27 minutes) using large

pedestrian walkways insulated from the thoroughfare.

There are a total of 921 RWS children enrolled for the 2013-

2014 school year. According to the 2010 US Census data, there

was an estimated 1700 children under the age of 9 residing in

RWS. Also, as housing prices rebound, it is expected that more

and more of the 15% older adults in RWS will sell their homes

and retire elsewhere, placing even more demand on limited

capacity as young families seek out schools with high API

scores.

All parents of pre-school age children should explore all options

and not be caught unaware as many of the 26 families were. I urge

all of Redwood Shores to be more proactive in helping to find

solutions for a looming enrollment crisis. Consider running for the

school board this coming November as there will be 3 contested

seats and stay informed by attending board meetings. We have

started an advocacy group called Redwood Shores Schools for

Redwood Shores Kids. Our mission is to work collaborativelywith the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District and Board of

Trustees to ensure that kids in Redwood Shores will attend

Redwood Shores elementary schools.

For more info about our advocacy group, please join our

Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/rwsparentcoalition/

or email us at [email protected]

Submitted by Don Long, RWS resident since 2005, CERT

member, and former board member of RSCA.


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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 Bellingham.......... [email protected] PRESIDENT

Doug [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS

The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm,

the third Thursday of each month at

The Redwood Shores Library

NO MEETING IN JUNE 2013

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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.

Letter to Board of Trustees Page 3

Letter to Board of Trustees Page 4

Were For The Birds, Art Takes a Bus Ride Page 8

Hello & Goodby Page 10

RWC-Valet Parking, July 4th Parade Page 11

2 New Elementary School Principals Hired Page 12

Cherie Ho Retires Page 12

The Human Spine 101 Page 18

Source Of All Being Page 19

For The Health Of It Page 19

Canada Olive Festival, Summer Series 2013 Page 21

Summer Styling Tips Page 22

On The Move Page 23

RWCs Best Kept Secret Page 23

Take Your Dog To Work Day Page 24

Lynns Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 25

History Museum, Students Page 23

Sam Trans SSP Plan Page 26

RWC PDs Blog, Library Events Page 26

Students, Old Fashioned 4th Of July Page 27

Table of Contents

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REDWOOD SHORESWERE FOR THE BIRDS

What to do? Theres a duck nest in my flower pot!

In case you havent noticed, it is nesting season for many Redwood

Shores birds, including our Mallard ducks. The Mallard (Anas

platyrhynchos) is one of the few wild ducks that seems to have no

problem nesting around homes, including in flower pots and even

inside open barbeques.

Wherever they have chosen to nest, the female Mallard typically

lays an egg a day until she has accumulated a dozen, called aclutch. (Maybe that is why we like to buys eggs in dozensjust a

thought). As she accumulates more eggs, she will lay twigs and grass

and her own down feathers to both insulate and camouflage her nest.

Unlike some other water fowl, the female Mallard doesnt sit

patiently on the eggs until they hatch. In fact, she doesnt incubate

them at all during the laying stage. Incubation begins when she has

laid her clutch and lasts for about a month. During this time, the

female will incubate for several hours a day and then go off to feed.

All the viable eggs, when ready to hatch, usually do so within a 24

hour period. Shortly after hatching, the mother will lead them off to

her favorite pond to feed them. Occasionally, a mother Mallard will

lead the babies to the community swimming pool. If we knew why,

we would tell you. This can be fatal for the babies because while they

can jump in they often cant jump out. If this happens at your pool,

you will need to scoop the babies out with a net or build a ramp for

them a metal pool chair will often do for a ramp. Then mother

Mallard, hopefully, will figure out that there isnt any food in that

pool/pond and move them on.

The male Mallard who has stayed with the female throughout the

winter, helped her select a nest site and hung around while she was

laying her clutch finds himself without much to do when she begins

to sit on the eggs. So he begins looking for an unattended female to

begin the cycle again.

As we approach summer, an important point about Mallards:

Mallards shed all their flight feathers at the end of the Spring breed-

ing season and are flightless for 34 weeks. Their body feathers molt

into a concealing eclipse plumage that can make them very hard tosee.

Slow down! Give them a chance to cross the street they cant fly

out of your way.

Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoy birds

or other wildlife. They are a valuable asset to our community. Please

pick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse. Birds can get entangled

in them and starve.

References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell Lab

of Ornithology websitewww.allaboutbirds.org, US Geological

Survey

Submitted by Ramona Ambrozic

Art Takes a Bus RideBus SamTrans announced the winners of the annual county

wide student art competition, Art Takes a Bus Ride at its regular

board meeting. The winning entries were selected from more

than 400 submissions from schools in SamTrans service area.

The artists, who are in first to sixth grade, were asked to illus

trate the theme Window to Your City. The students work illus

trates sights that a rider would see from a SamTrans bus.

Second grader Lukas Wiggers drew a detailed panorama of the

Carlmont Shopping Center, which is served by SamTrans Route260, 262 and 295.

Keya Arora, a third grader, painted a SamTrans bus waiting fo

a gaggle of geese to cross the road. I live in Redwood Shores so

I see this happen all the time, said Arora.

Taylor Gee, a fourth grade student, used colored pencils to draw

a city-scape of a busy intersection in Belmont. Gee was a winne

twice before, in kindergarten and second grade. Even so, she wa

not sure she would win this year. I looked at the winners from

before on the website and I thought they were so much better.

Sixth grader Alina Kalmeyer also was surprised to find that she

was a winner. She used colored pencil and black marker to show

the view looking out the window of the bus, something she sees

every day when she rides SamTrans Route 83 to Hillview MiddleSchool.

All of the winning entries will be featured on adcards inside

SamTrans buses and on the outside of SamTrans rolling museum

known as the Art Bus. The Art Bus will be in service for a year

The winners received a SamTrans Summer Youth Pass, a cer-

tificate and a framed copy of the bus adcard showcasing their art

This is the ninth year that SamTrans has partnered with the San

Mateo County Office of Education to present the art contest.

Winning EntriesTymofiy Kornyeyev, first grade

Sandpiper Elementary, Redwood City - Ms. FergusonLukas Wiggers, second grade

Central Elementary, Belmont - Mrs. Giang

Keya Arora, third grade

Sandpiper Elementary, Redwood City - Mrs.Watson

Taylor Gee, fourth grade

Sandpiper Elementary, Redwood City - Ms. Taylor

Adrienne Evans, fifth grade

North Star Academy, Redwood City - Ms. Martin

Alina Kalmeyer, sixth grade

Hillview Middle School, Menlo Park - Ms. Kogan


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Hello & GoodbyeSeven six five... four three... The countdown to the

remaining weeks until summer vacation has already begun for

students in the Shores. To us, the only things summer seems tobring are cherry popsicles and relaxing bike rides. However, for

many Redwood Shores students, this summer is the last before

they step out of their comfort zone and into a new circle.

The eighth graders at Ralston Middle School face a tough, yet

exciting adventure this year. As high school approaches, there

will be many beginnings and endings. As a freshman at Carlmont

High School, and a good friend of many graduating eight graders

in the community, I know exactly how it feels to be entering high

school.

For those approaching high school, they must bid farewell to their

middle school friends, and step into a whole other world of loom-ing basketball players, strict and demanding teachers, and numer-

ous tests. A new campus is always stressful, especially navigating

around the school grounds and meeting new friends. Here are

some good tips to keep in mind the summer before starting high

school.

It is important to spend more time with your family and friends!

This is the final summer you will be spending as a middle school

student. Spend less time reading or jogging alone, instead, pull a

friend or sibling over to come join you. Find excuses to go out to

lunch instead of eating frozen food at home. Even offering to help

take out the trash or wash the dishes is often

greatly appreciated. Remember, little things

go a long way.

Also, it is never too early to start preparing

for next years classes! This may sound

clich, but the homework and testing levels

are completely different in high school, and

they will definitely come as a shock if not

well prepared. Simple things such as purchasing a math work-

book or starting early on your advanced summer reading will def-

initely help.

Go outdoors! Lets face it, spending an entire summer sitting at

the computer is boring. Bike around the trails in the shores, or

bring a notebook and doodle in the park. If you want to call afriend over the phone, do it while watering the garden.

Electronics arent the only enjoyable things in the summer!

Most importantly, push yourself to do things, and live out the true

meaning of being a kid while you can. Relax a little before

August, and spend some time enjoying yourself. Dont forget to

help out as much as you can, especially your community!

By Kelly Song


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Downtown Businesses to OfferConvenience of Valet Parking -

Friday/Saturday Nights

RWC, CA -Starting on the evening of Friday, May 3, a new

level of convenience will be offered for visitors to the

Redwood City Downtown Theatre District - a valet parking

system with nearly two dozen participating restaurants, stores,

and entertainment hot spots! Thanks to the Downtown

Business Group, the Fox Theatre, Shops on Broadway, and the

City of Redwood City, this new program will make it easier

and more convenient to visit Downtown. And, at only $5 with

validation, its a great parking deal.

Every Friday and Saturday night from 6 to 11 pm visitors driv-

ing into Downtown can drop off their cars near Courthouse

Square, and enjoy all that Downtown has to offer, without wor-

rying about parking. This will be especially beneficial for

motorists during those crowded nights when Downtown is full

of revelry, shows, shoppers, and diners.

This program is the result of many Downtown businesses com-

ing together in a cooperative effort to address their customers

concerns with the sometimes-impacted parking situation. As

Downtown Redwood City continues growing into one of THE

great destinations for entertainment in Silicon Valley, valet

parking will help bring parking relief, more convenience, and

peace of mind, at a low cost, to anyone looking for convenient

parking on those busy Friday and Saturday nights.

Here are the details:

see www.redwoodcity.org/ValetParking.html for maps and

updates:Start Date: Last month - Every Friday and Saturday night

Times of Operation: 6-11 pm

Drop-Off Spot:

On Middlefield Road at Broadway (adjacent to Courthouse

Square) Note: Due to City street closures for Music on the

Square concerts, the drop-off location on Friday nights from

June 7 through September 27, is on Winslow Street at Theatre

Way

Cost: - $5 with validation (from participating businesses,

below); $10 without validation

Organizers:

Downtown Business Group, Fox Theatre, and Shops onBroadway, in cooperation with the City of Redwood City

Valet Company: All About Parking

There are many participating businesses where valet parking

will be validated to get that low $5 price. The participating

restaurants are:

ARYA Global Cuisine Caf La Tartine

Chipotle Mexican Grill (coming soon!) Fishs Wild

Five Guys Burgers & Fries New Kapadokia

Pizza My Heart Portobello Grill

Quinto Sol Saba Caf

The Melt The Old Spaghetti Factory

Yoppi Yogurt Sakura Teppanyaki & Sush

The great entertainment venues/operators participating are: Fox

Theatre, Broadway By The Bay, Club Fox, Cinemark Century

Theatres, and Dragon Productions Theatre. Other participating

Downtown businesses are: Fresh Takes Media Arts Center, Cos

Plus World Market, and DB Shoes. Thanks also to Hunter Storm

Development (developers of the upcoming Redwood Towe

project) for providing the parking area to be used during th

Friday night concert series.

The Downtown Business Group and Fox Theatre, and Shops on

Broadway are excited to be able to offer this additional parking

option, in cooperation with the City of Redwood City. This vale

parking program is a great, new way to make it easier and more

convenient for visitors to enjoy beautiful Downtown Redwood

City!

INDEPENDENCE DAY

INVITATIONAL PARADE

Our annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Redwood City

attracts thousands of spectators. Most of the budget for th

Parade is used for cash awards to participants, of which many

winners are from Redwood City.

We are proud that the members of our organization have oper

ated the Peninsula Celebration Association since 1939 as a true

volunteer group. our goal is to help make our city not just a

place to live, but a real community of people who care!!

2013 Featured Theme

Seventy Five Years of Pageantry

Annual Invitational Only ParadeNorthern California, brings entries from across the state to

compete for awards and cash prizes. Check our map page for

the parade route.

The popular 4th of July fireworks is returning to the Port o

Redwood City. The Commission on May 8 gave the necessary

approvals for the 20-minute aerial show, which for the second

year will be co-sponsored by Sims Metal Management, a por

business.

The fireworks will climax Redwood Citys 75th annual Fourth

of July Parade in downtown Redwood City. Fireworks wil

start at about 9:20 p.m.

The City has booked a band which will play in the ports pub

lic access adjacent to the Portside offices from 7:00 pm to 9:15pm. There will be limited public access, so check the Port

website at www.redwoodcityport.com and the parade website

at http://www.parade.org/parade.html for additional

information.


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Cherie Ho Retires

Cherie retired after 41 years in the

Belmont-Redwood Shores School

District. A retirement party was

given in her honor on June 2nd at

Twin Pines.

We knew Cherie had touched so

many lives, plus everyone who

attended wanted an opportunity to wish Cherie well as she

moves into the next phase of her life.

Cherie became the principal of Redwood Shores Elementary

School at its inception, and previously served as the principal at

Sandpiper Elementary and Nesbitt School.

She is also the Director of Wellness, where she heads a team of

healthcare workers in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School

District.

Cherie Ho was a woman who always impressed me as lovingher job. Every time I spoke with her she always answered me

with such enthusiam and warmth that I felt came from her heart

A quote I once heard her say, Being a principal is the most cre-

ative job you can have.

In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation to the

Redwood City Library Foundation to help Cherie spread her

passion for reading throughout the community. Please see

http://www.rclfdn.org/RWC_Library_Foundation/Home.html

A special book is being created for Cherie.

By Carol Mertens, Pilot Editor

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BELMONT/REDWOODSHORESSCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES TWO

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPRINCIPALS

The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District announced

today the hiring of two principals for the 2013-2014 school

year. At its meeting last night, the Districts Board of Trusteesapproved the hiring of Jennifer Gaboury and Robert S.

Sherman III. Mrs. Gaboury will be the principal at Cipriani

Elementary School and Mr. Sherman will be the principal at

Redwood Shores Elementary School.

We are extremely fortunate to find two extraordinarily tal-

ented candidates to lead our schools into the new school year

and beyond, said Interim Co-Superintendent Suzanne Roy.

They have proven records of success and dedication that will

serve our schools well.

Mrs. Jennifer Gaboury teaches fourth grade at Nesbit

Elementary School in Belmont. Prior to teaching in the

Belmont-Redwood Shores School District, Mrs. Gabouryserved several communities within the Capistrano Unified

School District in South Orange County, California as an

Assistant Principal for three years. Mrs. Gaboury is an active

volunteer in School-Force, Belmont-Redwood Shores School

Districts educational foundation, and has served on the

Districts Budget Advisory Committee, which advises the

District and Board of Trustees on financial and budgetary mat-

ters.

Mrs. Gaboury received a Bachelor of Arts from the

University of Colorado, a Masters of Education from

University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Masters of

Science in Administration from the Pepperdine Graduate

School of Education and Psychology. She brings with her

nearly a decade of experience within the field of education and

looks forward to serving the community of Belmont. It is

with great joy that I step into this role of leadership in a com-

munity to which I feel closely connected and that values excel-

lence in education, Mrs. Gaboury said.

Mr Robert (Bob) Sherman, the new Principal of Redwood

Shores Elementary School, has spent almost two decades

teaching children in kindergarten through eighth grade schools

on the peninsula. Mr. Sherman is in his fifth year as Principalin the Cupertino School District. During his tenure the school

of 590 students won the California Distinguished School

Award and established a beautiful school garden. John Muir

School is an English Language learning center for the district

where over 170 children speaking 60 different languages

attend. Previously he was Assistant Principal at Woodside

Elementary School, in Woodside. While there his responsibili-

ties ranged from sound technician to STAR District

Coordinator.

Mr. Sherman said, As a school administrator you have to

be willing to wear many hats, and scuff up your shoes too!

A native of San Francisco and graduate of the University o

California, Berkeley, Mr. Sherman earned his teaching cre

dential at Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont. He received a

Masters in Educational Administration from San Jose State

University.

I am looking forward to meeting the parents and student

of Redwood Shores. My recent conversations with the Board

staff, and parents left me with the clear impression tha

BRSSD is excited and prepared to teach students the skills

they need for the twenty-first century. I look forward to teach

ing and learning together, said Mr Sherman.I am impressed with the energy and vision that each o

these principals will bring to our schools, said Robert L

Tashjian, President of the Board of Trustees. They will focus

on educating our children and help them learn to the best of

their abilities.

PRESS RELEASE MAY 17, 2013

Belmont-Redwood Shores School District

Nellie Hungerford and Dr. Suzanne Roy

Interim Co-Superintendents (650) 637-4800


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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) 654-6564www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com

A TOOTH SAVING STRATEGY

Research shows that patients with periodontal disease can utilize the non-surgical treatment combination of aggressive cleaning

and short-term antibiotics to effectively save their teeth. The study included patients with severe periodontal disease who had four

or more areas recommended for surgery or tooth extraction. The patients underwent an aggressive cleaning technique known as

root planning and scaling, involving utilization of a special instrument that is slipped down to the bottom of the pocket between

tooth and gums to remove harmful plaque and toxic bacterial by-products. The patients then received an antibiotic and follow-up

root planing and scaling every three months. It was found that the deep-cleaning and medication rendered 87% of the initially

recommended surgeries and extraction unnecessary.

The best time to see your dentist is before you have a problem. The most valuable service we can provide is a thorough

and complete examination. Virtually all-dental problemsdecay, gum disease, jaw joint difficulties and loose teethare easily

detected in their early stages and can be treated most economically and comfortably at that time. We are currently accepting new

patients. Please call us to schedule an appointment.

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


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130 Shoreline Dr. #130Redwood City, CA

94065

650-631-1500www.PremierChiropractic.com

Dr. Angelo Charonis D.C.

Dr. Jenny Kim D.C.

The Human Spine 101By Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C.

The spine of the human body consists of 33 vertebrae, which includes 24 articulat-

ing (or moving) segments in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar region, as well as 9

fused vertebrae in the sacrum and coccyx. In between each of the articulating ver-

tebrae is a spinal disc, except for the first cervical segment. These spinal discs serve

the purpose of cushioning each segment so that the bony vertebrae do not contact

each other. The discs also absorb shock for the spine from activities and movementssuch as walking, jumping, and even sitting. Spinal discs are made up of layers of

fibrocartilage on the outside, also known as annuli fibrosis. The annuli fibrosis is

arranged in alternating patterns with the vertebrae, which allow flexibility without

injury when the spine moves. In the middle of the annuli fibrosis is a jelly-like sub-

stance called the nucleus pulposis. This is made up of some proteins, but is mostly

made up of water.

A disc bulge is one of the more common spinal disc problems, which is when the

disc is extending beyond the space it normally should. This can be caused from trau-

ma, hereditary factors, or simply from normal wear and tear on the body. Sometimes

a bulge can result from little tears in the outer annuli fibers. These tears can cause

pain to the area, but the pain generally does not last for a very long time. Another

common spinal disc problem is a disc herniation. These injuries are sometimes

called disc protrusion or extrusion, and are considered as more significant injuries.

Disc herniation results from a complete or significant tear of the annuli fibers, and

some of the nucleus leaks through. This can then put pressure on the surrounding

nerves or even the spinal cord, which could cause a lot of various symptoms to the

person (neck or back pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness).

Finally, the most common disc problem is degenerative disc disease. This occurs

when the spinal disc loses water and the disc loses its natural height. (This is one

reason why it is very important to drink healthy amounts of water so we can nour-

ish our spinal discs). As the discs degenerate, it can cause tears in the spinal discs

and even cause the vertebrae to form osteophytes (bone spurs) along the edges.

Research has shown that most people will have some level of disc bulging anddegeneration as they age. However, the best and most effective way to slow down

this process is to take care of the spine - as most people would take care of other

parts of their body. Doctors of chiropractic are highly educated and trained physi-

cians that focus on the health of the spine. Chiropractic manipulation, therapeutic

exercise, and spinal decompression are some of the many chiropractic treatments

that are safe and effective to help keep the vertebrae and spinal discs healthy. These

treatment methods are also safe and effective for most people with a disc bulge, her-

niation, and/or disc degeneration. Your doctor of chiropractic can perform a thor-

ough spinal exam and assess if you are a candidate for conservative treatment, and

put together a specific treatment plan to help with your spinal disc problems.

*Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following that

are associated with spinal disc problems:-Loss of bowel or bladder control

-In ability to urinate or defecate

-Acute loss of feeling in both buttocks and/or both arms

-Inability to walk or use your arms

Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C. practices in Redwood Shores. This reprint is part of a bimonth-

ly Health Newsletter program. If you would like to be included in future Health

Newsletters, log onto www.PremierCC.com and sign up with your email address to

receive our monthly newsletters by email. Information provided courtesy of

American Chiropractic Association (ACA) www.acatoday.org


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For the Health of It!By Lauren Picciani, MA

Health Coach & Nutrition Consultant

[email protected]

A Fresh Start: Take This Self-Assessment to

Step Toward More Energy & Vitality

On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being absolutely

miserable and 10 being alive with energy andvitality, how well do you feel overall? For

most of us, theres room for improvement, and now is always a great

time for a fresh start! Assess the following 9 areas to help you jump-start

a plan for more energy and vitality in your life:

How is your diet? Do all of your meals include a serving of whole-food

protein for steady energy all day? Are you eating as many fresh, organ-

ic, pesticide-free fruits and veggies as you can? Are your animal proteins

organic and free from hormones, antibiotics and preservatives? Are you

keeping your grains whole and your fats healthy? Have you eliminated

or drastically reduced sugar, caffeine and refined carbohydrates?

Are you well hydrated? Our bodies are about 70% water we canno

function optimally if we are dehydrated. A rough guideline is 8 cups perday, but this varies with diet, stress and activity level. Clean water, fresh

juice, herbal teas and broths are hydrating. Sodas, sugary drinks and cof

fee are not.

What is your level of activity? Are you sitting most of the time? Are you

stiff? Hows your posture? Do you stretch? Do you do exercise that gets

your heart rate up? Are you strong, or do you feel weak? Do you do any

form of weight-bearing exercise?

Are you getting enough sunshine? We need natural light for many rea-

sons, including keeping vitamin D levels up and boosting mood-enhanc-

ing brain chemicals.

How is your attitude? Do you focus on the negative or the positive? Do

you spend more time complaining/blaming or doing what you can to

make things better? Do you appreciate those things for which you are

grateful every day?

Do you feel connected? Do you support and feel supported by others?

Do you have at least a few trusted confidantes? Do you feel part of a

community?

What is the quality of your environment? Are the places you spend mos

of your time pleasant for you physically and emotionally?

How do you feed your soul? Do you take time alone to do anything that

makes you feel at peace? Do you connect with nature, meditate or attendreligious services with true meaning to you?

What is your level of work-life balance? Does your work provide a

sense of purpose and/or intellectual challenge without consuming your

life? Are other areas above suffering because you constantly work?

Circle the 3 areas you rated lowest. What one change could you make

in each of these three areas to bring your ratings up? And dont under-

estimate the power of 1 simple change. My mom recently starting focus-

ing on drinking more water each day, and a persistent muscle pain prob-

lem disappeared! Your life is the sum of your daily choices change

your choices, and your life will change. Guaranteed.

Source of All Being

Every day 10,000 Americans turn 60, so I decided to join them.

Not that I had a choice, but I really didnt mind. Maybe its

because I have a lot of white in my

hair and store clerks have been giv-

ing me the senior discount for

years, which is not the most affirm-ing thing in the world. Or maybe

its because I have great friends in

their 60s and 70s, and I have

always felt like the young one in

the group.

But I decided way in advance that I

wanted my birthday to be fun and

meaningful, so I spent the weekend at Asilomar in Monterey with

close family and friends. I asked different ones to take charge of

certain parts of the weekend, using their unique talents and pas-

sions.

My favorite part was led by a spiritual director who brought lots

and lots of pictures from magazines that she has collected for

years. She spread them out on long tables so we could look them

over and then each person was invited to make a prayer card for

me. Her instructions:

Focus on your love for Mary and the blessing you want her to

have that speaks to you most strongly.

Take a piece of board to use as your card.

Begin to look at the pictures spread out on the tables around you.

Select an image that draws you, even if you dont know why.

Keep selecting pictures and arrange them in a collage on the

board; let this become a collage that is a gift of blessing from your

heart to Marys for her journey for the next decade. Glue theimages to the board.

Then they presented them to me, one by one. I will treasure them

forever.

The weekend closed with another friend reading the following

quote from one of my birthday presents, Fragments of Your

Ancient Name: 365 Glimpses of the Divine for Daily Meditation

by Joyce Rupp: She read this entry from my actual birth date, and

I close with this:

Source of All Being

Source of existence.

Source of wisdom.

Source of hope.

Source of compassion.

Source of desire for good.

Source of unselfish love.

Source of prayer.

Source of justice.

Source of eternal life.

Source of all that I am.

Today: I commune with my Source

Submitted Pastor, Mary Graves


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Vote Now for your FavoriteArts and Olives Festival Poster!

RWC - The poster contest for the annual Arts & Olive Festival atCaada College has begun. Each year the college holds a contest for

its design students to choose a promotional poster for the upcoming

festival. This year, 21 students from Caadas multimedia classes

have submitted designs.

Now its up to the Redwood City Community to pick a winner!

All posters are on display through June 14 on the first floor of Building

9 next to the Public Safety Office on campus. Caada is located at

4200 Farm Hill Blvd., in Redwood City.

You can also view the posters online at:

http://youkai.us/Olivefest2013/. From there, you can email your votefor up to four options. The competition will run through Friday, June

24.

This years Arts & Olive Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6 from

10 am to 5 pm. The festival features live music, dancing, and more

than 80 vendors featuring some of the regions top olive and olive oil

experts. The festival began in 1998 as part of Caadas 30th anniver-

sary celebration and has grown into the schools largest scholarship

fundraising event. All proceeds from the festival are used to provide

scholar

To vote for the poster go to: http://youkai.us/Olivefest2013/

SUMMER SERIES 2013!Free, Fun Events and Activities in

Downtown Redwood City

Redwood City, CA - Redwood City welcomes the

community Downtown for its seventh season of

FREE events and entertainment. Every week

throughout the summer at beautiful Courthouse

Square, engaging evenings will showcase fabu-

lous, free, fun-filled activities on Thursdays with Movies on the

Square, and on Fridays featuring Music on the Square. Other

ongoing events in the coming months include Classical

Concerts, Shakespeare in the Park, a new Kids Concerts Series

on Sundays called Kidchella, as well as special outdoor exhibits

featuring Art on the Square.The beautiful, inviting atmosphere

of Courthouse Square, with its cooling fountains and surround-

ing variety of shops and eateries, offers friends, family, and

neighbors a stunning place to gather and enjoy balmy summer

evenings. Redwood City has grown to be known as the

Entertainment Capital of the Peninsula!

The Redwood Shores Farmers Market - isour Citys only year round farmers market, so you can always

get great, fresh produce and other products, even in the middle of

winter! The Shores Farmers Market is open every Friday from 3

pm - 7 pm, in the parking lot of the Redwood Shores Branch

Library, 399 Marine Parkway.


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SUMMER STYLING TIPSWhat fun things do you have planned for your summer? Here are

a few tips to get you stylin for the season!

Try a maxi-dress or long skirt. You can dress these up or down, and

there are lots of choices in prints, color and fabrics. (If youreshorter in stature, the long column of the maxi dress may be a bet-

ter choice than the skirt. Keep the volume of fabric under control.

Because these can transition easily from day to night, they are per-

fect for travel.

A stylish cover-up is another versatile traveling staple in the warm

weather. Again, there are many choices available - from short to

long, bare-armed or with sleeves, cotton to synthetic. They also

will take you easily from day to night.

Treats for the feet range from many kinds of sandals (simple strap

py in a wide variety of colors and prints, bohemian with fringe

bejeweled, color-blocked) to wedges. Of course, you can alwaysopt for a pair of simple flip flops but why not jazz it up a little since

the options are out there?

Take a colorful tote. We all need space when we travel for ou

iPads, etc. and a tote services functionally for travel and then dou-

bles as a handbag in the evening. Pick your favorite color and

youll instantly add spark to any outfit.

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood

Shores. Get my free tip-sheets and sign up for my blog and month

ly newsletter on my website, www.adenadesigns.net.


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Redwood Citys Best Kept SecretEvery year a dedicated group of local residents provides a

free, week-long camp for at risk children. Touchdown

Camp, hosted by Project Lost Sheep, has been successful inpreventing children from being swept into drugs and gangs by

integrating them into its faith-based community. The camp is

open to children ranging in ages from six to twelve years old

and includes actives such as Christian values training, sports,

crafts and team-building activities.

Joyce Dueker, founder of Project Lost Sheep, expects up to

150 children to attend Touchdown Camp 2013, which will

occur August 5th to 9th at Verbo Church in Redwood City.

Although Project Lost Sheep will host its ninth successive

camp this year, the concept of offering a free camp for at risk

children did not occur to Joyce immediately. After being

incorporated as a non-profit in 1995 and determining to focuson improving the lives of local children, Project Lost Sheep

initially lacked a clear direction. Until the day, that is, that

Joyce received an invitation to assist Verbo church with its

Redwood City childrens program. Joyce and others members

of Project Lost Sheep were deeply impressed by the impact

that Verbo had on local families and young children.

Through the experience of helping Verbo, Joyce developed

an increasing awareness of the influence of gangs on impres-

sionable children and the role of poverty in shaping their

futures. Moreover, she knew that many children in this area

spend much of the summer indoors with little supervision and

only the television for companionship. Summer, she felt,

should be a time for outdoor pursuits and exploration. Joycewas inspired to start a camp.

The first Touchdown Camp occurred in 2005 and featured

a rich program of activities that included Bible teaching,

drama, crafts and sports. Although subdued on the first day,

the children thrived in a nurturing environment surrounded by

caring, attentive adults.

Touchdown Camp 2013 will be the ninth offered by Project

Lost Sheep. Joyce estimates that around 1,000 children have

benefited from the program and many camp alumni cite

Project Lost Sheep as a positive influence in their lives

Touchdown Camp has taught me how to share and make

friends with other kids, says one cute 7-year old girl. Itsalso significant that some of the children who attended the

initial camps, and who are now teenagers, volunteer as staff,

with one referring to Touchdown Camp as Redwood Citys

best-kept secret.

To ensure the continuing success of Touchdown Camp

Please visit www.touchdowncamp.org or contact Catherine

Parlanti at 650-428-1390 if you would like to help.

By Patty Cardone, President of Project Lost Sheep

Every Athletes Summer HomeworkSummer is a great time to increase your stretching routine and partici-

pate in cross training to prevent overuse injuries during your regular

season.

What are overuse injuries?

Sports injuries can be categorized as acute or overuse. Acute injuries, such

as fractures, dislocations, or sprains often result from trauma such as a fall

or collision. Overuse injuries usually occur over time as repetitive micro-

traumas affect the tendons, muscles, bones, growth plates, and joints.

Almost 50% of injuries that occur in middle school and high school aged

athletes are overuse injuries. Some examples of overuse injuries are:

Knee: Patellar tendinopathy/jumpers knee, Osgood Schlatters

Ankle: Achilles tendinopathy, Severs Disease

Elbow: Tennis elbow/lateral epicondylopathy,

Golfers elbow/medial epicondylopathy

Shoulder: Rotator cuff tendinopathy, little league shoulder

Back: Low back pain due to spondylolysis

The athletes adaptation to physical stresses of exercise and activity results

in bone, muscle, tendon, and ligament remodeling. Remodeling is the

build up and break down of tissue. With the right amount of load or stress

the human tissue becomes stronger. If the breakdown occurs more rapid-

ly than the buildup, as when athletes overtrain, an overuse injury can

occur.

Some people are more prone to overuse injuries and this is usually related

to anatomic or biomechanical factors. Many people also have weak

links due to old injuries, incompletely rehabilitated injuries or other

anatomic factors.

Here are some ways to prevent overuse

injuries:

* Get a pre-season strength, flexibility,

and endurance evaluation

* Perform a proper warm-up and cool-down

* Perform strengthening exercises which focus on your

particular weak links.* Stay hydrated

* Wear properly fitted protective equipment

* Play different positions or sports throughout the year to

minimize repetitive motions

* Remember that no pain, no gain does not apply in this situation

* Increase your training program no more than 10% per week

* Rest when injured and consult with a medical professional

when appropriate

Most people need some professional coaching at the beginning of a new

sport to learn the fundamentals and develop good habits. A movemen

specialist such as a physical therapist can help you modify exercises to fi

your unique needs.

Written by Alyssa Herrera-Set, DPT Alyssa is a Redwood Shores resi

dent, Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, and owner of On the Move

Physical Therapy in San Carlos. Check out her services and classes a

www.onthemovept.net.

References: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, AAOS Now 2009


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Planning ahead is essential for a successful event. If your dog is aggres

sive or very shy, he would not be a good candidate for bringing into the

office.

If your boss has given the green light to bring dogs into the office,

some pre-planning is essential:

Make sure no one in your office is allergic to dogs! It definitely would

not be good to bring your dog to work and only then discover the person

next to you is allergic to dogs!

Dog-proof your workspace before you bring your dog to work.

Make sure your dogs shots are up-to-date. And, do everyone a

favorbath and groom your dog the day before his office appearance.

Have a goodie bag for your dog. This goodie bag should contain a bow

for food and water, a favorite toy or two, paper towels, poop bags

Having a crate for your dog to go in when he wants some alone time is

another thing to have on hand.

Remember, not everyone is a dog lover (hard to believe, I know!), so

dont force your co-workers to interact with your dog.

And, do not despair if your boss is not open to hosting Fido for a day

There are still ways your company can participate! Consider asking

some animal professionals to come and speak with your employees. You

might even consider asking a local rescue group or humane society to

bring some of their adoptable animals for an adoption fair.

You will find plenty of information on the TYDTWD website! If your

company has an event I would love to hear what you did and how it

turned out! Jan can be reached [email protected].

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

Serving our Clients Since 1998

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Yes, it seems the world is going to the dogsat least it is on Friday, June

21st, which is Take Your Dog to Work Day. First promoted in 1999 by

Pet Sitters International, The goal of Take Your Dog to Work Day is to

celebrate dogs and their adoption.

TYDTWDs official website (www.takeyourdog.com) has all the infor-

mation you will need to promote this to your boss. They even have a

photo contest and an official TYDTWD song (you can listen to it on their

website).

Before approaching your boss or HR department, do some fact finding.

TYDTWD even has an information packet to share with your boss, and

will address many concerns and questions.


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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

As an inveterate wine geek, I sometimes

overdose on wine information. I enjoy

browsing wine publications, surfing inter-

net wine sites, snooping through book-

shelves of local libraries and book stores,

and exchanging views with other wine

enthusiasts and wine store employees. Of

course, in between those exhausting pursuits, I

also take time out to pour a glass or two. One must

keep the mind clear and the palate refreshed, no?

Also, because I like variety in my wines, Im also constantly

browsing the shelves of most of the Peninsula wine stores

And when the serious urge strikes me, I travel to some of the

better known ones in San Francisco and East Bay. Excessive?

Yes. Obsessive? I think not! For me the pursuit is part of

the pleasure. And one of the items that motivates me to trek to

these stores is the information provided in their monthly wine

newsletters.

They can be as brief as a single sheet with concise tasting notes

of this months specials, to more elaborate, multi-page book-

lets with recent vintage evaluations, in-store tasting schedules

and seminars, as well as special sale offerings. Current edi-

tions are usually situated very near the cash registers, as is the

sign-up sheet. And the good news is theyre priced right: Free

Well, lately Ive been in the ABC mode. You know

Anything but Chardonnay and/or Anything but Cabernet.

I know it sounds snooty, but after a while my palate yearns for

something new and different. It needs to be revitalized withsome grape varieties that are different from traditional

California Big Nine offerings. And as luck and timing

would have it, one of those mailers arrived, and this particular

issue seemed written specifically with me in mind.

It was a high quality fifteen page flyer that presented their

summer proposals: inexpensive sparkling and still white wines

from several Italian and French appellations; several Ros rec-

ommendations; and then a few premium priced French and

Italian red wines for those desiring something more serious

on their table tops. In addition the flyer offered suggestions as

to how many cases to buy with its summer cellar buyingguide. That way, one would be prepared to use them as gifts,

aperitifs, celebrations, lunches, brunches and daily meals.

Those periodic store mailers (and their Internet emails as well)

really do a great customer service. They not only remind us

that Chardonnay is not the only white wine in the world, and

Cabernet Sauvignon is not the only red wine. But beyond

those aspects, allow me to suggest that in absence of those

mailers, feel free to quiz your local wine store clerk for new

and interesting wines to sample. Variety is you-know-what.

From LYNNs KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California

Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams

JUNE SWOON OVER SRAWBERRY TART

June in Connecticut was all about ripe beautiful plump strawberries that

our family picked on a farm in Cromwell, CT along the banks of the

Connecticut River. It was one of our favorite family outings, and we all

eagerly looked forward to Moms strawberry jam, Dads Birthday straw-

berry shortcakes, and Grammie Crandalls home-made strawberry ice

cream (which kept all the little ones busy cranking the handle of the ice

cream maker). There is something so luscious about biting into fresh

strawberries!

This Strawberry Tart is one of my go to recipes when I want to serve

something really beautiful and delicious for desert, or as the finishing

touch for a special luncheon. It takes a little time, but the result is well

worth it. This tart is best eaten the day it is made just have an extra

slice or two!

STRAWBERRY TART (Serves 8)

Pte Sucre Dough

1 Cups White All Purpose Flour, Sifted

6 Tablespoons Unsalted Cold Butter cut into small pieces

1 Tablespoon Confectioners Sugar

2 Egg Yolks

1 Teaspoon Ice Water (you may need a teensy bit more, depending on

how dough comes together)

Use a cuisinart put your flour and confectioners sugar into bowl, add

the small pieces of cold butter, pulse for 20 30 seconds, then add the

two egg yolks and teaspoon of ice water, pulse again until mixture had

formed into a ball. Stop immediately, remove dough, place in plastic

wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour. Preheat Oven to 400

Degrees. Roll out dough on lightly floured marble/granite surface, roll

dough away from you, turning as you go, keeping it lightly floured to

prevent sticking. Once rolled out, slip the rolling pin under the top third

of the dough, and slide dough into 12 inch tart pan with removable bot-

tom. Try not to stretch the dough, as it will just shrink back!

You want the dough to come up onto the sides of the pan. Prick the

dough all over with the tines of a fork, then line with parchment paper

and bake blind (this means arrange a layer of dried beans or pie tartweights over the parchment paper to hold the dough down while baking).

Bake for 10 12 minutes, then remove the parchment paper and contin-

ue baking until crust is golden and cooked. You may have to prick with

a fork again to let some of the air escape from under the crust. Watch

carefully the edges can burn quickly. Remove from oven and cool on

wire rack.

Crme Ptissire Strawberries

1 Cups Whole Milk 2 Lbs. Fresh Whole Strawberries, rinsed

1 Vanilla Bean, Split 4 Tablespoons Red Currant Jelly

4 Egg Yolks

Cup Sugar

Just under 1/3 Cup Cornstarch

Scald the milk with the vanilla bean and scraped out vanilla grains in

saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and corn-starch together in separate bowl, then pour hot milk into bowl and con-

tinue whisking. Remove the vanilla bean. Return the mixture to the

saucepan and continue whisking over low heat until thickened. Pour into

a bowl and cool in the refrigerator, whisking every so often. When cool,

pour into tart shell and smooth with rubber spatula.

Hull the strawberries. Starting at the edge of the tart shell, stick them

upright into the crme in a circle and work your way into the center. Use

the larger berries on the edge, and smaller ones as you move towards the

center of the tart. Melt the red currant jelly in a sauce pan with 1

Tablespoon of water, and then brush over berries with pastry brush.

Garnish finished tart with sprig of mint if you like. Enjoy!

Note: Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994

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Music, Stories & Games in English and Spanish

Saturday June 8 at 11:00am

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

Summer Reading Kickoff Party!! Saturday June 15, 11:00am-2:00pm Downtown Library

Sign up for the Summer Reading Club at the Kickoff Party to

get a free book! Enjoy games, crafts, Daffy Dave,

Bubblemania, a book sale, dancing and food! The Summer

Reading Club begins June 15 and runs through the end of

August. Read 600 minutes this summer and get fabulous

prizes! Sign up at the Kickoff Party or at any Redwood City

Library.

Magical Moonshine Theater Puppets

Wednesday June 19 at 6:30pm

Join us for the Puppylocks and the Three Bears puppet show!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Seaside Storytime

Saturday June 22 at 1:30pm

Learn about mammals of the SF Bay with the Marine Science

Institute. Co-Sponsored by the Redwood City Library

Foundation

Peninsula Book Club

Tuesday June 25 at 6:00pm

We will discuss Will Schwalbes The End of Your Life Book

Club. To RSVP, visit meetup.com/The-Peninsula-Book-Club.

Wild Things, Inc.

Wednesday June 26 at 6:30pm

Come and see real live animals! Sponsored by the Friends of

the LibraryHomework Center

Monday-Tuesday 3:00-6:00,

Wednesday 1:00-6:00,

Thursday 3:00-6:00

Weekly Storytimes

Mondays 11:00am - Preschool Ages 3-5

Tuesdays 7:00pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages

Thursdays 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5

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

Teen Gaming and Activities:

Mondays 5:00pm

Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores Branch Library!Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday

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

Volunteer with the Friends of the Library

The Friends operates a resale book store at the Downtown

Library to generate funds to support library programs. Call

650.780.7050 for more information about the Friends and to

identify your volunteer interests.

SSP PLAN Approved By SAM TRANS

At the May 1 SamTrans Board of Directors

meeting, the Board approved the SamTrans

Service Plan (SSP). The goal of the SSP is a

comprehensive update to routes - to make sure

that SamTrans is taking riders from where they

are to where they want to go.

For the past several years, bus ridership hasbeen on the decline. The SSP is estimated to

cost no more than the current SamTrans budg-

et, and at final implementation, is estimated to increase ridership by

approximately 400,000 riders.

As part of the public outreach and engagement process, the final

plan that was adopted by the Board restored some weekend service

on route 260 into Redwood Shores (the DRAFT plan was to elimi-

nate weekend service) along Bridge Parkway. Also, Belmont is

considering a limited shuttle service that SamTrans will coordinate

with once Belmonts plan is finalized to minimize any duplication

of service.

The plan also includes Saturday service to Canada College, except

that it will be on route 275 on Saturdays, 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM. 275

on Saturdays will come from the RWC CalTrain Station, along El

Camino to Woodside Road, to Alameda, to Jefferson/Farm Hill, to

Canada College. The service frequency will be 60 minutes.

In addition to the adoption of the SSP, the Board also welcomed the

2013 winners of Art Takes a Ride. This years theme was A

Window to Your City and over 400 1st through 6th grade students

from schools around San Mateo County submitted their view of

their city from SamTrans bus. Four of the six students that had their

art selected are from Redwood City. Of these four students, threeare from Sandpiper Elementary School: Tymofiy Kornyeyev, 1st

Grade; Keya Arora, 3rd Grade, and Taylor Gee (no relationship!),

4th Grade. An entire SamTrans bus will host their art and drive var-

ious routes throughout San Mateo County for a year!

Congratulations to Tymofiy, Keya and Taylor, and to their teachers.

Well done!

Submitted by Vice Mayor, Jeff Gee

Visit Link To The RWC PDs Blog

For Burglary Information Tips

With the influx of burglaries in and aroundRedwood City residents are reminded to lock all

doors and windows and report suspicious persons

in the neighborhood.

For more information please watch our burglary prevention video

and read our burglary prevention tips.

http://redwoodcitypd.blogspot.com/2011/10/burglary-prevention-

tips.html

Contact Information: Chris Rasmussen, Patrol

650-780-7100 [email protected]


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

Alexa Lopez 17 BS, HS, PC, W 743-8053

Micaela Lopez 14 BS, HS, PC, W 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

Sarah Smyth 14 BS, PC 415 279-8645

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

STUDENTS FOR HIRE

Students: To advertise in this column for2013, 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 YWHouse Sitting HS House Cleaning HC

Pet Care PC Watering Window Washing W

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

Old Fashioned 4th of July -The San Mateo County History Museum will present

An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July within its museum, the 103-year-old county courthouse in Redwood City. Children

will be invited to hand-crank vanilla ice cream and then take a taste. They will also make traditional Independenc

Day crafts to take home with them. Museum admission will be half-price that day: $2.50 for adults, $1.50 for sen

iors and students and, as always, free for kids five and under. Activities will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m

coinciding with the famous Redwood City parade. For more information see www.historysmc.org or call 650-299

0104. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City.


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