Mothers Day

May 10th
Volume 44 Number 5

THE PILOT

News From PG&E

Redwood Shores Community Association

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will

be upgrading a portion of their natural gas distribution system serving Compass Circle and Skiff
Circle in Redwood Shores. This project is part of PG&Es
commitment toward providing safe, reliable and affordable
natural gas service, and the modernization of pipelines is one
of the many projects the organization is undertaking to become
the safest gas system in the nation.

Work affecting Compass Drive, Trident Drive, Starboard

Drive, Bark Drive, Keel Lane and Luff Lane is expected to
begin in mid-May and will be completed by the end of August.

Work on Compass Circle is expected to begin in the beginning

of June and will be completed by the end of August.

Work for both projects will be done during normal business

hours, from 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. During
construction, residents will see PG&E trucks and contractor
trucks and other heavy equipment. Most of the pipelines that
will be replaced are located beneath streets, but a PG&E representative will contact affected residents if work needs to be
done on private property. The work is not expected to disrupt
residents gas service, but PG&E will contact you in advance
if your service will be temporarily interrupted. After the projects have been completed, PG&E will refinish roadways and
work with property owners to restore landscaping.

This work will affect traffic and parking at times during construction. PG&E will clearly mark all work areas, and traffic
flaggers will help to direct traffic. Although access to some
driveways may be occasionally affected, crews can provide
access within a few minutes of your request.

RSCA Calendar

May 2015

Summer Concerts - Sundays at Marlin Park

5 pm to 7 pm

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

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

Save The Dates:

Levee Cleanup - Mariners Park

Saturday, August 22nd - 8 am to 12 noon

Give-n-Go Recycling - RWS Library

Saturday, September 12th - 10 am to 2 pm

As part of the project, there will be a controlled and safe

OTR Performs Rock N Roll Dance Music
release of a small amount of natural gas so that PG&E can
From
the 70s to todays latest hits. Older songs that are already
empty the pipeline for replacement. Residents may hear a loud
classics
and new ones that will be. You will be seeing a band that
steady noise and notice the smell of gas. This is safe and norcan
provide
great music and a fun time.
mal while crews are working, but if you have any concerns
about the smell of gas, call PG&E 24 hours a day at
1-800-743-5000.
I only regret that I have but one life to give
for my country. Nathan Hale
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please

call your PG&E Customer Care Representative, Travis Neff, at

415-973-3089.

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

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

Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Mike Mancusi
Sue Nix

Harris Rogers
Clemencia Rodriquez
Bob Slusser
Andrew Young

RSCA Board of Directors meets at

Redwood Shores Library at 7:00 p.m.
This months meeting will be Thursday, May 14th, 2015

DEADLINES DEADLINES
The deadline for the June Pilot is the week of
May 13th to the 20th

THE PILOT
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Editor, Carol Mertens.................................... 650-773-4517
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Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802
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Jim Cvengros
Carol Ford
Sue Nix

For CC&R Copies, contact Design & Review Board

THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the

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

The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and
not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

* 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
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We are pleased to announce that

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has rejoined the firm as a partner and our new firm name

ANDERLINI & McSWEENEY LLP

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satisfied clients for over 50 years.
Please call for a free initial consultation.
650-212-0001
411 Borel Avenue, Suite 501, San Mateo CA 94402
www.anderlinimcsweeneylaw.com

Table of Contents

Times Are Changing

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Drought Goes On, Armed Forces Day

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BRSSD Superintendents Message

Thank You Eggstravangza Volunteers

Tribute To Mary Morrissey Parden
Grilling And Craft Beers

Redwood Symphony Opens In May

Low Cost Solar, Therapists Corner
New Fireplace/Chimney Rules
Carlmont Events

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Moving Around RWC, Neighborhood LiaisonsPage 19

Opposites Attract, Seasons

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Lynns Kitchen, Library

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Glorious Dog Days Of Spring

Health Insurance Penalty Tax
Farmers Market

Free Museum Passes

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The Times They Are a Changin

You may not realize that Carol & Paul Mertens have
for almost 20 years edited and handled almost every
aspect of RSCAs The PILOT magazine. Carol
Mertens first issue as editor of The PILOT was coincidentally celebrating RSCAs 25th Anniversary, and
now here we are celebrating RSCAs 45th year of
service to the Shores.

In its 45 year history The PILOT has never had an editor who served as long and as faithfully as Carol. But
as many of you may be aware, almost one year ago
now Carol & Paul Mertens retired and moved from
the Shores up to Roseville, CA.

When they moved, Carol & Paul agreed to continue to

work on The PILOT from their new home while RSCA
searched for new management. What Carol & Paul
have accomplished during their team stewardship of
The PILOT made this task incredibly difficult. There
were so many aspects of how The PILOT was put
together each month that needed to be documented
details that the Mertens have handled so seamlessly for so long in order for RSCA to understand
the skills that would be required to begin to think about
how to transition to new management of The PILOT.

We Welcome a New Editor for The PILOT!

After a lengthy search, The Board of Directors of

RSCA have agreed to engage Strategic Agencies LLC
and Mr. Joe Totah to edit and manage the monthly
publication of The PILOT. In April we began a period
in which responsibilities will transition over the next
several months to this new management.

Joe Totah founded Strategic Agencies four years ago

after successfully owning an Insurance Agency for 20
years. He is a lifelong resident of the Peninsula, graduated with a business degree from San Francisco
State University, and is dedicated to serving the local
community. Strategic Agencies also publishes other
newsletters specifically for the insurance industry.
Joe can be reached by phone at 650-344-9660.

Both Joe and Carol can be reached by email at

ThePILOT@rsca.org, or joe@agencyequity.com for
Joe only.
Carol Mertens will continue to edit The PILOT for the
next June issue, while our new editor has been busy
learning from Carol and getting to know our business

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sponsors and editorial contributors. The Mertens

have graciously agreed to remain available to help
through the end of July in order to ensure a smooth
transition of responsibilities while our new PILOT editor gets up to speed.

A Brief History of The PILOT

The PILOT is a unique publication for a unique community that began as an orphan and is still an island
community. When RSCA was formed in October 1970,
its Articles of Incorporation purposed the Association
with providing through a newsletter information of
importance and interest to what was then a small
community of only about a hundred homes. That original newsletter was short and published only a few
times each year. But in 1976 The PILOT became a
regular monthly publication.

The Shores is now a community of almost 5,300 residential units and around 600 businesses that include
global enterprises like Oracle and Electronic Arts.
Every residence and most businesses in Redwood
Shores and Belmont Shores now receive a copy each
month with no subscription charge.

No other community in the Bay Area has the good fortune of a publication like The PILOT, a monthly magazine that is dedicated to that communitys news and
special interests.

In its 45 year history The PILOT has adapted to the

tremendous growth and change of the Shores community. We expect The PILOT to continue to evolve as
the only publication of local interest that reaches every
home and most businesses in the Shores.

We will work to make the transition to new management as smooth as possible, and please feel free to
contact either Carol Mertens or Joe Totah with your
questions. Again, both can be reached by email at
ThePILOT@rsca.org.

Thank You Carol & Paul !

Without Carol & Paul Mertens and their passion and

attention, The PILOT would not have become the
important resource that is for the Shores. RSCA wishes to express its deepest appreciation to the Mertens
for their many years of service as the caretakers of
RSCAs primary means of communication with the
Shores community.

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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

CAVITY VACCINE

When we think of vaccines, what we usually think about is the prevention of diseases like Polio, Small Pox and Hepatitis. Have you
ever thought about a vaccine for the dental cavity? Cavities are formed when bacteria that normally exist in your mouth use
carbohydrate-containing foods (candy, fruit, soda, etc.) to produce acid. This acid can penetrate the hard surface of your teeth to
make those painful damaging holes that bring you to the dentist. A new hope exists for a vaccine to prevent cavities. Several months
ago, British scientists published a study. (May, Nature Medicine describing a new vaccine that they herald as a safe, effective and
painless way to prevent dental cavities. The vaccine was developed by a California-based company called Planet Biotechnology,
and was tested by a team of researchers at Guys Hospital Dental School in London. The vaccine is said to produce antibodies against
the cavity causing bacteria Streptococcus mutans. The vaccine was tested on people in a four month study. The results revealed
that a group who received the vaccine had no evidence of the cavity causing bacteria (S. mutans) for up to four months whereas a
placebo group was without bacteria for only two months. While these results are encouraging, I can think of a few potential
problems with the study. The first problem is that the results lasted for only four months. Also, this study does not look at other
bacteria (Lactobacillus casei and acidophilus, Actinomyces naeskundii) that have also been shown to cause cavities. Finally, no other
major clinical trial has confirmed the results of this study. Despite these limitations, Im still optimistic that there may be an
effective cavity vaccine available in the future. I think it is important to keep in mind that even if we had a viable cavity vaccine,
there would still be a need for brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups and cleanings.

Dear Redwood Shores Community,

This spring, California public school students in grades 3-8 and 11 will be taking new, computer-based tests in English and Math to assess their progress in learning the new academic standards that our state adopted in 2010. Students in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
will be taking the tests during the month of May. This is an exciting time in education as we
shift to these more rigorous standards that better prepare students for college and career.

Generally, the new tests are harder, assessing students abilities to interpret complex text, apply
their knowledge, solve real-world math problems, and research a question using multiple sources
of information. If you are curious about the tests, I encourage you to go online and take a practice test. They are not
easy! The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, the multi-state partnership based at UCLA that created the new
test, has practice tests easily accessible at smarterbalanced.org.

After the students take the test, families will be sent score reports for their individual students with an overall score
in English Language Arts and an overall score in Math. English scores will be further broken down into scores for
reading, writing, speaking and listening, and research/inquiry. Math scores will be further broken down into scores
for concepts and procedures, problem solving and modeling/data analysis, and communicating reasoning. Aggregate
school scores are not expected until spring 2016. Of course, our school district staff and administrators will be examining student scores in detail this fall to better understand our students learning profiles and to consider what adjustments we should make in our educational programs.

Thank you for your interest in our schools. We have strong local schools because of our communitys tremendous
support. If you have any questions or suggestions, please call me at 650-620-2703 or email at mmilliken@brssd.org.
Michael Milliken, Ph.D.

Superintendent

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Thank You to Our

Eggstravaganza Volunteers!

Along with the cooperation of the weather, we had lots of volunteer participation that made this years Eggstravaganza a
happy and successful event for all!

Longtime Redwood Shores resident Mary Morrissey Parden, and

current President of Belmonts Chamber of Commerce was selected as Woman of the Year by Senator Jerry Hill (13th District,
CA). Mary, her husband Jack and their children Ann and
Sean have lived in Redwood Shores at the Bridgeport development since 1989, originally purchasing from the WW Dean
Developers. Mary has been active in the Redwood Shores community when she championed the building of both the first and
second Redwood Shores elementary schools, the Redwood
Shores Fire Department and served as a multiple term president of
the Redwood Shores Owners Association. To further illustrate
how much of an impact Mary has made in Belmont, the Chamber
Board of Directors and the entire Belmont City Council was in
attendance. Congratulations, Mary! Keep up the great work!

The Drought Goes On

The wave of increasingly alarming news about the drought can

be overwhelming to locals and make them feel a bit powerless,
said City Manager Bob Bell. The City of Redwood City Public
Works Department has put together a series of free workshops and
cost-saving programs that are easy to do and can make a significant difference. With the drought in the news more than ever, its
a good time to remind people about these great programs in place.
Now is the time to take action and mitigate this critical issue
together.
With California in the midst of one of the most serious droughts
in the states recorded history, its clear to everyone that were facing a real water emergency. To help you and everyone in our community do our part, and in compliance with the Governors
Executive Order and the State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) directives, Redwood City has adopted emergency
drought regulations which include temporary restrictions on outdoor water use.
Consider the following to reduce irrigation:
* Water during the night time to prevent evaporation
* Convert lawn to water efficient landscapes
(Lawn Be Gone! Program)
* Get a voucher for free high efficiency sprinkler nozzles
(www.freesprinklernozzles.com)
* Monitor your water use with MyWater program (www.mywater.redwoodcity.org)
Note: Large landscape customers are requested to reduce their
water budget by 20% instead of day of use restrictions.
For more information visit our website
www.redwoodcity.or/conservation,
email us at conservation@redwoodcity.org or call us at
650-780-7436

Thank you to Troop 27 Scouts, led by Scoutmaster, Chris Muir,

who kept his group working hard! The scouts helped assemble
boxes of eggs for the toddlers, hid eggs for various age groups,
and assisted with clean-up after the event!

Troop 27 helpers included: JJ Sylvester, Anthony Saadeh,

William Medwid, Mayeul Carrot, Marlon Fu and Marc Tom.
Parent volunteers were: Mr. Tom and Mrs. Fu.

Thanks should also be extended to the RSCA Board Members

and their families and friends who assisted with the event.
These folks scattered and hid over 5,000 eggs, helped with
kiddie-crowd-control, facilitated picture-taking with the
Easter Bunny, and helped clean up Marlin Park after the event.

We are grateful to our wonderful Firefighters from Redwood

Shores Station 20 for bringing their engine to Marlin Park, and
explaining all of the hoses and equipment they use for fighting
fires and helping families. The firefighters also posed for photos and allowed the children to climb right up into their truck!
Kudos to Redwood City Police Officer Steve Diaz and his
group of Cadets who explained to many parents why fingerprinting their children serves as a good identification tool for
Police Departments, and for patiently fingerprinting many of
our Shores children.
We also extend our thanks to the Friends of Redwood Shores
Library who set up a booth with childrens books for the
Eggstravaganza participants to purchase.

And especially we thank our Easter Bunny (Lexie Munevar),

who graciously donned RSCAs Easter Bunny outfit and welcomed all of the children with hugs and bunny kisses, and
posed for photo after photo with our Shores children, their parents, and sometimes their pets! The assistance from all of
these wonderful volunteers made the Eggstravaganza a
rewarding experience for volunteers and participants alike!
Submitted by Sue Burcher

Armed Forces Day

Its a day to recognize members of the Armed

Forces that are currently serving. In 1947, the
Armed Forces of the US were united under one
department which was renamed the Department of Defense in
1949. President Harry S. Truman supported the creation of a day
for the nation to unite in support and recognition or our military
members and their families. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of
Defense Louis Johnson declared that Armed Forces Day and all
branches of the military would be honored this single day. Armed
Forces Day takes place on the third Saturday in May.

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Grilling and Craft Beer

May is upon us! Kids are planning summer vacations, the

Warriors are planning world domination and baseball is in full
swing - what better time to open up a nice beer and grill?

At The Grill House we like to stay on pace with the seasons

and just like fruits and vegetables have seasons, so to does
beer.

Summer months are the perfect time for lagers, the bottom-fermenting yeast that is responsible for the majority of the top
selling beers in America. Although they take a little longer
than ales and can be a little trickier to make, their result is most
always a smooth, refreshing and easy drinking beer.

The most popular lager, and beer for that matter, in the US is
still Bud Light (available in a tall can at The Grill House) but
there are many microbrewery examples that continue to pop
up.

Trumer, who has been brewing beer for over 400 years, ships
their ingredients from Austria to make their Pilsner in
Berkeley. This refreshing, slightly bitter beer is an ode to the
traditional Eastern European beers that have been around for
ages.
Feeling nostalgic but dont like the bitterness in Pilsners?
Calicraft brewery out of Walnut Creek produces a traditional

Kolsch style beer called Cali Coast that replaces the bitterness
with a slight sweetness while maintaining a very drinkable
quality, or as the beer insiders call it, sessionable. While the
beer technically uses ale yeast, it is lagered or treated like a
lager during the secondary fermentation stage, so hey, you get
the best of both worlds.

While lagers get a bad rap in the beer industry for more resembling water than beer, which is a lot harder to make than it
sounds, there are many other instances of very flavorful darker lagers. Sam Adams Boston Lager is the best-known craft
version of the amber lager, giving the beer a slightly nutty
taste. Baltic porters, which can be as dark as chocolate, are
often made with a lager yeast to increase their drink ability as
well. Even the IPA craze has made its way into Lagers with
one of our favorites: Ballast Points Fathom IPL.

No matter what your taste, summer is the perfect time to dive

into the world of Lagers and enjoy their smooth, refreshing and
sessionable characteristics.

The Grill House of Redwood Shores is a seasonally inspired,

grill-based restaurant, featuring local craft beer, wine and
cocktails. For more information, please visit us at
www.grillhousebar.com or search for us on Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter and Google+. Submitted by Kasey Broach

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Ravel opera opens Redwood

Symphony program in May

Redwood Symphony will be joined by Bay Shore Lyric Opera

Company and Serenade of Masterworks Chorale in presenting
Ravels The Child and the Spells at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the
Main Theater of Caada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood
City.
The one-hour opera, known as Lenfant et les sortileges in French,
sounds like a variation on Toy Story, but it came decades before the
Pixar version. A young boy, who has always mistreated his toys, pets
and even the plants and animals outside the house, finds himself the
object of their revenge!
The audience will meet a very funny collection of characters, including a pair of meowing cats, and hear arias for a teacup and a sofa
with interpolations of jazz and even Puccini. It will be presented with
supertitles.
To complete the program, former Redwood Symphony member
Robert Marcus returns to perform Brahmss first clarinet sonata, here
orchestrated by the great Italian composer, Luciano Ber.
This is the clarinet concerto that Brahms never got around to writing! said Maestro Eric Kujawsky, who will conduct. He will also
offer his own insights into the program at a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
Redwood Symphony, an all-volunteer orchestra, is dedicated to the
performance of an ambitious, contemporary repertoire, as well as the
great orchestral classics. The innovative programming and emphasis
on education are two reasons why so many of the most talented musicians from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area volunteer their
time to play, and why audiences and critics have been so enthusiastic
about Redwood Symphonys artistry. Tickets from $10-$25 are
available at RedwoodSymphony.org, and children under 18, accompanied by an adult, are admitted free. Parking at Caada College is
ample and free.

REDWOOD CITY RESIDENTS

ELIGIBLE FOR LOW COST SOLAR
THROUGH PENINSULA-WIDE
PROGRAM

Peninsula SunShares Takes the Guesswork Out of Solar

Purchasing With Free Consultations and Low Vendor Rates
Redwood City, Calif. - Are you interested in installing solar panels but unsure if theyll fit your house, or your budget? The City
of Redwood City has joined Peninsula SunShares, an initiative
that will help many Bay Area homeowners to go solar. By brokering bulk rates with leading solar vendors, the Peninsula
SunShares program allows local residents to receive discounts on
solar installations. Free community workshops, beginning in
April, will also be held in different venues over the next three
months to explain the program and help people enroll.

Were excited to offer Peninsula SunShares to the people who

live and work in Redwood City, City Manager Bob Bell commented. Solar panels are a great source of clean, renewable energy, and can save residents hundreds of dollars per year on their
electric bills. In addition, increased use of solar power helps
accomplish the Citys Climate Action Plan.

The 2015 Peninsula SunShares program is available for homeowners living in the City of Redwood City or working in participating communities but living throughout the nine Bay Area
counties. Multiple financing options are being offered including
direct purchase, leasing, power purchase agreements and Property
Assessed Clean Energy financing.

Heres how it works:

1. Sign-up. Peninsula SunShares helps residents understand the
basics of solar and if plugging into the sun could be a good fit for
their homes. Register by June 30th to receive a no-cost and noobligation proposal.

2. Schedule. The program has screened and selected two local and
highly qualified solar installers (Sunrun, Inc. and Skytech Solar).
Peninsula SunShares will work with you and the installers to
schedule your home solar evaluation. Once you receive a proposal, there is no obligation to move forward with your project.

3. Install. If you decide to move forward with solar installation,

sign your contract by July 31, 2015 to take advantage of the discounted program pricing. A range of financing options is available.

Peninsula SunShares is organized by Foster City in partnership

with Vote Solar, the cities of Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame,
Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Palo
Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos and San Mateo
County.

For more information on the program and to view a free workshop

schedule, please visit; http://www.mygroupenergy.com/peninsula,
www.redwoodcity.org or follow us on Twitter @RedwoodCity.

The Therapists Corner

Stress Management 101:
Teen Edition

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Its hard to remember the type of stress I may

have experienced when I was a kid, though
near the top of the list was probably choosing
which TV shows to watch and how late I
could stay up. There were, of course, school and social stressors,
but I dont remember people asking me about college when I was
in junior high. Sports, learning a musical instrument? They both
seemed like good ideas. Who didnt want to be like one of the
Beatles or be like Mickey Mantle? But, I also dont remember
thinking that I had to find some special activity to help me stand
out on college applications.

You know us old guys always say things were different then, but
when it comes to school theres little debate about that. The pressure now often begins in elementary school and of course intensifies throughout the high school years. The competition to get into
college in todays economic climate is probably greater than any
time in recent memory. Its no longer just about grades and SAT
scores. Involvement in student government, sports, theater, music
lessons, volunteer work, community service, and a myriad of
other extra-curricular activities leaves little time for much else.
These types of activities are wonderful and all kids should have
opportunities to partake in them. But, there needs to be a limit.
So, how can we help? Lets start with sleep. The Center for
Disease Control and Prevention recommends that teens need an
average of 9-10 hours of sleep per night. That means if they get
up at 6:30 to be at school by 8 they need to go to sleep by around
8:30. Do you know any kids who do that? I dont. Perhaps getting 10 hours is unrealistic, but they should try to get close to that.

Getting kids to share their thoughts and feelings isnt always an

easy task, but keeping the lines of communication open with them
is vital. Spending one on one time doing some activity can be a
treat for both of you and a good opportunity to allow the teen to
open up.

Relaxation exercises, including meditation, deep breathing, and

muscle relaxation all are useful tools in learning to better cope
with stress, as is physical exercise. The same is true for keeping a
healthy diet. Some amount of In-N-Out and Five Guys is to be
expected, though a more balanced diet is needed.

We of course want our kids to excel in whatever they do, but mistakes are going to happen. We need to think of them as opportunities for learning rather than as a sign of failure. And who do our
kids learn from most? From us, their parents. We are their primary
role models and so perhaps the best way we can help is by demonstrating how we ourselves cope with our own stress.

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

Shores, and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern
California in Redwood City. He would like to hear your suggestions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 or
sgranet@ocd-bddclinic.com.

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Buoy oh Buoy! Fireplace/Chimney Rules Ahoy!

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According to the Bay Area News Group on 3/22/15, and the SF Chronicle on 4/1/15the CA.
Air Resources Board will require that all wood burning fireplaces be changed to gas, electric
or EPA-certified wood-burning stove or insert, covered up or removed upon resale or rental,
and that all wood-burning deviceswhether or not theyre certified by the EPA, be banned in
new construction. DeadlineNovember 1, 2016. Public meetings in each of the nine counties concluded April, 2015. The elected 22-member ARB will make their decision this Fall.

The National Association of Realtors states that Fireplaces increase home values. However, since the Crash,
quick-money home-flippers have been boarding up fireplaces and chimneys like crazy to avoid fixing them.
Those large, boarded-up spaces remain vulnerable to earthquake, settlement and moisture invasion; thus, to
fungus, mold, insects and vermin.
The mandate calls for inspectors to approve modifications, who could note permit violations while on site. This
would invade owner privacy, force unknown cost-overrun, and destroy the incentive to maintain a highly-valued amenity and our limited enjoyment of a real fire.
The articles state ARBs concern for the health of people in low valleys. While they should recommend, the
ARB cannot discriminate against property owners, nor target wood-only producers. If there is an emergency
perhaps a replaceable, decorative filter on the chimney cap could intercept particulates before they enter the
atmosphere. The ARB could champion the design, go out to bid, and offer rebates for install.

Before any forced directive, property owners must be given legal noticewhere they cant miss it, like in the
tax billwith plenty of time and venues to object. There should also be a public accommodation by our legislature for the least invasive, fairest way to approach the particulate problem. Otherwise, it is public taking
of private property, taxation without representation, and an extraordinary excess of power by a small group of
elected officials who set a scary precedent, blight our properties, our wallets, and State.
America, si, ARB, no.
ARB:
415-749-4989
Email:
public@baaqmd.gov.
Smoke rules: bit.ly/1xHwQV8

Submitted by KT. Eckardt - KTEckardtRealtor.com

(650) 302-1080

Upcoming Carlmont High School Events

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

Math Awards Night: Carlmont has always been known for its excellent mathematics program, and on
Monday, May 18th at 7 p.m., students with outstanding math achievement during the year will be recognized
in a ceremony at the Carlmont Performing Arts Center. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate their accomplishments.

Instrumental Music Concert: Whether its jazz, classical or all-time movie favorites, the sounds of Carlmonts Instrumental
Music Program are sure to be a delight. The various band and orchestra groups will be performing from Tuesday, May 19th to
Thursday, May 21st at the Carlmont Performing Arts Center, from 7 to 9 p.m. The groups will be featuring famous works from
all eras of music, and a wide range of pieces for music enthusiasts.

Graduation Ceremony: Its almost the end of the school year! Carlmont will be saying farewell to its graduating class of 2015
on Friday, June 5th at 10 am on the football field, where seniors will be presented with their diploma one by one. Come join us
as we send them off to college and adulthood during one last ceremony. Submitted by Kelly Song

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How Will People Move Around Downtown RWC?

As a number of downtown projects head towards completion,

the streets will be put back together, curbside parking will
return, and new paving will be put in place of old asphalt.
There is no question that moving around downtown has been
more difficult with all of the construction that is underway. It
reminds me of the days when I worked at UC Berkeley managing all of the design and construction on campus. During my
thirteen years on staff at Cal, I was involved with over $2 billion of construction on campus, with the requirement that construction activities were not to interrupt academic programs,
and that all projects had to be completed on time and on schedule. Given this background, I certainly do have a perspective
on the construction that is underway.

One of the questions that has been asked on a regular basis is

how will people move around our downtown? As the
Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP) was being developed, a
downtown traffic model was assembled. Some very conservative assumptions were made, including that only 9% of the
workers would take public transit or participate in some form
of ridesharing.

The traffic model and the EIR identified a number of traffic

impacts, and their respective mitigations. These mitigations
and the EIR can be found on the Citys website. As the EIR
rightfully identified, there was no one move that could mitigate added traffic downtown. It would take a series of efforts
to manage the potential increase of employees and residents.
Today, some of these mitigations include:

Private partnerships to increase parking supply (Crossing 900)

Making sure that all projects are parked
Unbundling parking in some projects (525 Middlefield)
Increasing capacity on CalTrain (six car trains will start this
summer, if not sooner and an increase in bike capacity)
Updating the SamTrans Service Plan which has resulted in
increased ridership, after years of declining ridership

The new employers coming to Redwood City recognize that

the traditional methods of commuting to work no longer apply.
For example, Box will be moving to Redwood City in October.
In their current location in Los Gatos, 30% of their employees
already take CalTrain to work. With their new location in
Redwood City, immediately next to the CalTrain station, we
expect that their ridership will surpass 50%. In addition, they
are working with new ride sharing/carpooling programs such
as Uberpool and Lyftline. Stanford is already in Redwood City
and will increase their presence over the next few years.
Stanford brings to Redwood City, Marguerite, their shuttle
fleet- free to all.

As our new downtown neighborhood emerges, we will be evaluating how well we anticipated car usage, traffic impacts and
mitigations. The employees at Box will easily surpass the 9%

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assumption used in modeling the

downtown traffic patterns. At the
time of the DTPP EIR, pulling six car
CalTrain trains in 2015 was not
accounted for, the BikeShare and
ZipCar concepts were new, and we
certainly did not anticipate the rise of
Uberpool, Lyftline and others.

To help the City review how well we

are doing, and what we can do better,
the Council approved piloting a
Complete Streets Advisory Committee. Applications have
been received from residents that want to serve on this new
committee and I expect that committee appointments will be
made in May.
Moving around our community and the region is an ever
increasing concern. There are new ways of commuting, ride
sharing, running errands and more. For many of us, we do not
understand these new ways of commuting. For others, it is
what they know and expect.
Now about those new self-driving cars
Submited by Redwood City Mayor, Jeff Gee

CITY OF REDWOOD CITY

Re-Launches The Neighborhood
Liaisons Program

Redwood City, Calif. - The City of Redwood City announced that

its partner, the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) held
their first meeting on April 30th. Neighborhood Liaisons are
individuals who have great ideas for building community in their
neighborhoods and work with other neighbors to bring these ideas
to life.

To help Neighborhood Liaisons accomplish their goals, the City

has partnered with PCRC to provide a series of workshops and
resources. These include trainings to improve Liaisons leadership
skills and access to community improvement grant funds and
other neighborhood building resources. Some examples of neighborhood liaison projects include: block parties, emergency preparedness, neighborhood watch, energy and water conservation,
community service, and neighborhood gatherings to resolve conflicts and discuss community issues.
If you have any questions about the orientation session, please
feel free to contact Cindy Marroquin at 650-513-0330 ext. 351 or
by email at cmarroquin@pcrcweb.org.

To learn more about the Neighborhood Liaisons program, visit the

Citys Liaisons webpage. These services are provided by RSCA
in the RWS community.

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Opposites Attract

By Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant

One of the most interesting ways to wear fashions trends and

to update your look is to pair the unexpected. You may
already have some of these items in your closet so theres no
shopping to be done.

Rugged & Refined: Try flared denim with a lacy/ruffled top

paired with an ankle boot in a camel color. For the guys, pair
jeans with a blazer and a pocket square.

Athletic & Fashion Forward: A bomber or motorcycle jacket paired with skinny track pants, will look great when worn
with a bootie and a crossbody bag. Guys pair your slim, modern sneakers with your slim-fitting dark-wash jeans and a
checked linen shirt with the cuffs folded up and a vest.

Old & New: Instead of a traditional small-print floral dress,

wear one with a few bold flowers and a strappy flat and statement earrings. Guys try a slim-cut suede lace-up shoe in a
pale gray or tan with your navy or khaki pants and buttondown shirt.
What other unexpected pairings can you work out of your
closet?

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in

Redwood Shores. Visit her website for useful tips and to sign
up for her monthly Style Bulletin and/or blog:
www.adenadesigns.net.

Seasons

Winter brings unthinking desperation

For warmth, light and heat
And an urge of hope
Then early spring
Suddenly freed from the quiet of winters stall
Comes a slow anticipation of rebirth and
renewal
Building up to a grand crescendo, as it nudges
the borders of summer
Then they mingle and summer wins
The burst of soaring summer rises and fills the
atmosphere with heat,
Then early autumn tiptoes in
And gently lays the soothe of cool evenings on
the scorched earth of summer
Autumn leads us to the first chill, which fortells
winter once again
The seasons come, the seasons go.
Written by Dee Norris

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Will I have to pay a penalty tax if

I dont have qualifying health
insurance?

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

Serving our Clients Since 1998

The Glorious Dog-Days of Spring

Spring time is definitely here! The days are becoming longer and
hopefully you are starting to spend more time taking Fido for a walk
or on a road trip. It all sounds like a lot of fun, and it is, but before
you go walking or driving off into the sunset there are some things
to remember.

Beware of wild mushrooms growing! Those death cap mushrooms, as they are commonly referred to, can and will kill your dog
if they are ingested. Im not a mushroom identification expert, so I
treat all mushrooms I see as if they are death cap mushrooms. Stay
away from them and, of course, keep Fido away from them. And, if
you think Fido has ingested any, get him to the vet immediately!
Save the suspected mushroom and take it with you for proper identification.

Dogs left in cars. Yep, here I go againreminding everyone to not

leave their dog unattended in a car. Not even for a few minutes.
Did you know on a hot day the inside temperature in a closed car can
reach 150 degrees within 15 minutes?! Yesterday, I came out from
a store and found a car parked next to me, with the window slightly
cracked and the dog laying in the back window of the car, where the
hot sun was shining through. Now, I dont think Fifi was the
smartest dog for choosing to lay in the direct sun, but her owner was
not too smart either!

As if that wasnt bad enough, the same dog owner then drove past
me on the road with the passenger seat window rolled all the way
down, and Fifi had her head hanging out the window. I shudder
to think what would have happened if Fifi decided to jump out the
window or the driver had to stop or swerve suddenly. Fifi could have
been injured! Fifi could have become a projectile causing injury to
herself or to the driver! Fifi should have been properly restrained
with either a car harness (made specifically for dogs) or in a crate.
Make sure your dog is properly restrained before taking off in your
car.
Remembering and observing these precautions will ensure everyone
will remain safe and you will have lots of memories to share and
enjoy with your pooch.

Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech Pet
First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at janspetsit@comcast.net.

It depends. One of the main objectives of

the health-care reform law, the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act
(ACA), is to encourage uninsured individuals to obtain health-care coverage. As a
result of the ACA, everyone must have
qualifying health insurance coverage, qualify for an exemption, or pay a penalty tax.
This requirement is generally referred to as
the individual insurance or individual
shared responsibility mandate.
Health insurance plans that meet the requirements of the ACA
generally include employer-sponsored health plans, government
health plans, and health insurance purchased through statebased or federal health insurance exchange marketplaces.
Individuals who are exempt from the individual insurance mandate include:
* Those who qualify for religious exemptions
* Certain noncitizens
* Incarcerated individuals
* Members of federally recognized American Indian tribes
* Those who qualify for a hardship exemption
Individuals may also qualify for an exemption if:
* They are uninsured for less than three months
* The lowest-priced insurance coverage available to them
would cost more than 8% of their income
* They are not required to file an income tax return because
their income is below a specified threshold
For tax year 2014, the penalty tax equals the greater of 1% of
the amount of your household income that exceeds a specific
amount (generally, the standard deduction plus personal exemption amounts youre entitled to for the year) or $95 per uninsured adult (half that for uninsured family members under age
18), with a maximum household penalty of $285. In 2015, the
percentage rate increases to 2%, the dollar amount per uninsured adult increases to $325, and the maximum household
penalty increases to $975.
Kendra Bronstein, Woodbury Financial, 650-245-1080
kbrontein@woodburyfinancial.net

Celebrate
Cinco

de Mayo
(May 5)

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From LYNNs KITCHEN

(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California

Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Ah! Hope that you are all enjoying our wonderful spring weather!
Now is the time for gardening and planting our butterfly garden
flowers and herb gardens to enjoy later in the summer. I think if I
am careful, and conserve as much water as possible, I can still enjoy
a few flowers and herbs. Our Japanese Maples have all bloomed,
and the birds, including Mr. Robin Redbreast, are all enjoying
bathing in the little bird bath, much to the delight of our two Manx
purr babies, who watch intently from the kitchen greenhouse window.
My herb garden has been neglected for the past couple of years, so
I am eager to clear out some of the weeds and other curious plants
that appear to have overtaken my thyme and sage. The rosemary
plant seems indestructible, but the other herbs marjoram, basil,
oregano, etc. have long disappeared. We love tarragon, but it
needs coaxing to grow. (Perhaps it just needs me to leave it alone
for awhile so it can grow, instead of constant snipping!)
May is always a delight because it affords the opportunity to celebrate Mothers Day. For those of us with Moms who live far away,
or are no longer with us, we can still celebrate with family and
friends. This Cheesy Breakfast Casserole is unbelievably easy to
make it is literally almost thrown together. Its easiest if you
prepare it the night before serving, but can also be made early in the
morning it just takes a little longer to bake because the hash brown
potatoes have not quite thawed!
This goes nicely with warm buttery croissants and/or a colorful
fruit salad (melon and some assorted seasonal berries), freshly
squeezed orange juice and steaming hot coffee. Youll have energy
for working in the garden or taking a leisurely walk around our
beautiful Redwood Shores community.
CHEESY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
1 28 oz. bag of frozen OBrien Hash Brown Potatoes
1 lb. Bacon, cut into pieces, fried and drained
1 7 oz. can Diced Green Chilies, drained
3 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 Dozen Eggs
1 Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
Teaspoon Dry Mustard
Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Chopped Green Scallions, for garnish
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with PAM or other cooking spray. Pour
the frozen potatoes into the prepared baking dish, and top with the
green chilies, bacon and cheese. Beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper
and dry mustard together in a mixing bowl, and pour it over the
potato mixture.
You can prepare the casserole the night before, and leave it (covered) in the refrigerator until the next morning. Let it sit at room
temperature for about 30 minutes or so, before popping it into a preheated 375 degree oven.
Bake the casserole for approximately 45 minutes or until the edges
are brown and the center is firm.
Sprinkle with chopped green scallions if you wish for some added
color before serving. Enjoy!
Serves 6 8.
Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994

Paws for TalesRead to a Dog!

Saturday May 2 at 11:00am

Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.

Early Learners at the the Library

Tuesday May 5 at 11:00am

Explore and learn with your young child through the use of books,
crafts, movements and music. For ages 0-24 mos.

Storytelling and Music with Pam

Saturday May 9 at 11:00am

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

Jungle James Animal Adventures

Saturday May 16 at 11:00am

Remarkable reptiles, awesome amphibians and incredible

insects. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Peninsula Book Club

Tuesday May 26 at 6pm from 1:00-3:00pm

We will discuss George Orwells Animal Farm.

For more information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com

Seaside Storytime

Saturday April 25 at 1:30pm

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

Weekly Storytimes
Mondays - 11:00am -

Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5 Tuesdays

6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages

Thursdays - 10:30am -

Toddler Time Stories Ages 1-3

Thursdays -11:30am

Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months

Homework Center

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-6:00

Wednesday 1:00-6:00
Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores Branch
Library!
Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm,
Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm

Volunteer with Friends of the Library

The Friends operates a resale book store inside the Downtown

Library to generate funds to support library programs
and events. For information about volunteer opportunities at
Redwood City Public Library, visit redwoodcity.org/library.
Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch Library
Please visit redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html

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Professional Painting Carpentry Plumbing
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Jerrys Bicycle Repairs

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

Farmers Markets Open

KiwanisFarmers Market - RWC

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

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Redwood Shores Certified Public Accountant

Providing tax preparation and planning, accounting and

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

Discover & Go: Free Museum Passes

for your Family

Discover & Go provides Redwood City Library card holders with

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

Does Your Ad Belong Here?

Email: thepilot@rsca.org

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May 2015

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