Show Some LOVE for the Shores

As February is considered the month of LOVE, its a good Calendar of RSCA Events
RSCA 2017 Annual Meeting
time to start showing some love for the Shores, and your
Wednesday, February 8th, 7pm @RWSLibrary
neighbors! Lets focus on concerns related to three elements:

RSCA February Board Meeting

C lean , C ourteous , s afe

Thursday, February 9th, 7pm @RWSLibrary

Clean & safe -- We are fortunate the Redwood City Police

EGGstravaganza -- RSCAs Spring Egg Hunt

and Parks & Recreation Departments have a process for
investigating and cleaning up recent grati spotted in the
Shores. RSCA works closely with both departments, and Saturday, April 8th, 1:00-1:01pm @ Marlin Park

Sounds of the Shores Summer Concerts

encourages residents to attend upcoming RSCA meetings to
get involved with issues aecting the Shores; its what we do!
In the meantime, if you see people loitering in unlit areas after
dusk, Police Chief Spicer recommends calling the police to
investigate the situation. If you see something, say something!
Clean & Courteous -- Responsible pet owners have much
Sunday, June 11th, 5-7pm @ Marlin Park
Sunday, July 9th, 5-7pm @Marlin Park
Sunday, August 13th, 5-7pm @ Marlin Park
(bands will be selected in late-spring)

Annual Levee Cleanup -- August

to keep in mind for the safety and love of their animals, and
for the larger community. ere are many problems that can
arise if a dog is o leash, so please follow the laws as a (stay tuned for details)

Halloween Walk -- late October

responsible pet owner by keeping dogs on leash and picking
up after them, particularly on bike routes, walking trails,
running paths, playing fields and anywhere else it poses a (stay tuned for details)

Santa Visits the Shores -- December

health risk or nuisance. Show some love for your neighbors,
and for your dogs by utilizing the dog park on Radio Road!
Courteous & safe -- Shores roadways are shared by many (stay tuned for details)

You can always nd more information about these

resident and visitor vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, bicyclists,
and other community events on our web site at
runners, walkers, children and animals. As vehicles pose the
largest danger, all drivers need to be diligent and follow
trac laws. Show some love for the Shores and your
neighbors by driving as though you are being graded by the
RSCA.org
DMV! Make complete stops at intersections, wait until
pedestrians and bicyclists have completely cleared the
crosswalk before you start to turn into it (especially for our
youngest community members as they are learning), do not
drive faster than the speed limit, put down your phone, keep
your eyes open for animals (and geese) crossing the road,
huge puddles, or other obstacles.
As winter will soon pass into spring, please remember to
be clean, courteous and safe. Keep the Shores a GREAT
place to live and work!
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 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
RSCA.org
2016 Ocers*
PRESIDENT
Sue Nix SueNix@rsca.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Jim Cvengros JimCvengros@rsca.org
SECRETARY
Lynn Kathleen Adams LynnAdams@rsca.org
TREASURER
Bob Slusser BobSlusser@rsca.org
PAST PRESIDENT
Harris Rogers

Board of Directors Members

Nina Boire Mike Mancusi
Carol Ford Connie Munevar
Shannon Guzzetta Clemencia Rodriguez
Don Long Andrew Young
*2017 Ocers and Directors will be announced after our February meetings.

RSCAs Board of Directors meet at the

Love for the Shores & Your Neighbors ......Page 1 Redwood Shores Library on the 2nd ursday of
each month at 7pm. Our next Board Meeting will be:
Calendar of RSCA Events .........................Page 1 February 9th, 2017

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (non-HOA areas):

RSCA Annual Meeting Notice..................Page 5
From the Mayor: A Look Back..................Page 5
At Home in the Shores: Expanding ...........Page 8
Its Elementary School Update ................Page 10
Community Service Update....................Page 10
St. Marks Corner: Not Giving Up ..........Page 12
Library Events for February.....................Page 12
For Your Health: Batata Poha ..................Page 13
Mother Nature & Enterprise 2.0.............Page 14
Lots to Do on February 11th....................Page 14
Classified Ads..........................................Page 16
San Mateo History Museum Events ........Page 16
Lynns Kitchen: Raspberry Walnut Torte....Page 17
End Notes: RSCA Members ...................Page 18
Jim Cvengros Carol Ford Sue Nix
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FROM THE M AYOR ASK THE MAYOR
What did you do over the holiday break? My day job at a If you have a question to ASK
school aords me the benefit of having some time o over the THE MAYOR, email it to
holidays and that is a question I often hear asked as I return to <jseybert@redwoodcity.org>.
work in early January. Besides spending time with family and Include ASK THE MAYOR on
friends, celebrating the holidays, eating too much, reading a the subject line. I will select one
few good books, and watching too many insignificant NCAA question from all those I receive
bowl games, I spent some time looking back at 2016. and answer it the following
A year ago in my introductory PILOT article as the Mayor, month. If your question is chosen,
I stated, I am looking forward to the things WE can youll win a prize!
accomplish together through the collective wisdom, Mayor John Seybert, City of Redwood City
strengths, dedication, positive outlook, and hard work of all
of us. Our community, our City sta, and our Council.
So looking back at 2016, what did WE accomplish?
It would likely take an entire edition of e PILOT to fully
discuss all that we accomplished in 2016, so here is a partial
list of the things that stood out to me:
Increased focus on aordable housing (Bradford Street
project, Downtown, Housing & Human Concerns
Committee/City Council study session).
Focused on trac and transportation solutions (City-wide
trac/transportation study, Complete Streets Advisory
Committee, Woodside Road/101 Interchange Design).
Added public safety resources and increased opportunities
for community connections. notice of
Improved and upgraded infrastructure (recycled water, RSCAs Annual Meeting
sewer systems, streets, sidewalks, and parking).
Wednesday, february 8th, 2017 at 7pm
Increased public art and cultural experiences.
redwood shores library*
Fostered economic development (welcoming several new, 399 Marine Pkwy at Bridge Pkwy
innovative companies to our community).
Enhanced financial sustainability (balanced budget,
reduced long-term liabilities). is is your chance to get up to date on the issues that
aect the home and family lives of every Shores resident.
Increased transparency (Council committee reporting,
advanced public notice of major agenda items, community Hear about the State of the Shores, get a preview of the
development website for projects). State of Redwood City and San Mateo County, plus well
Improved communication (Council Communications have an update on infrastructure and other projects aecting
Committee, community engagement initiative, blog series, the Shores, especially the waste water pipeline replacement.
Redwood City Conversations). RSCA will also elect its new Board of Directors.
Supported neighborhood quality of life (tree preservation, *e meeting space is provided as a community service by the City of
LED streetlights, infrastructure improvements, trac safety, Redwood City. e City neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the
street sweeping, increased community connections with PD). presenting individuals or organizations.
Appointed a new city attorney.
Addressed long-term and challenging issues related to Redwood Shores Community Association
the Docktown Marina while balancing multiple
community interests.
I want to congratulate and thank our community, sta, and
my fellow Council members for coming together and
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accomplishing so much in 2016. Now I look forward to 2017!
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Is Expanding Your Home Right For You?
Whether you want to add a breakfast nook to your kitchen, of Los Altos-based Hammerschmidt Construction, Inc.
or a second story to your house, an expansion can dramatically (Just ensure that whoever you work with is able to submit
improve your home. But building an addition will not work accurate buildable drawings for all steps.)
for everyone in the Shores. Here are four questions to consider.
4. should I build up, out, or within my house?
1. am I allowed to expand? Building within the houses existing structure is the least
First, check that additions are allowed by the rules of your costly and easiest form of expansion because there are no
homes community. Every home in the Shores is governed changes to the foundation or roof. An example of this is
by CC&Rs (Covenants, Codes & Restrictions). If youre in adding a loft between a living room and a high ceiling.
an HOA, check with them first. Next, submit your plans to Building out may work if your lot is large enough, but youll
obtain approval from either the Redwood Shores Owners need to comply with restrictions such as setback
Association (RSOA) or the Redwood Shores Community requirements. If lot size is limited, building up might be the
Associations Architectural Design Board (RSCA ADB). best and only option. Whether you want to build up or out,
(Most homes east of Shell Blvd are covered by the RSOA, and youll need the help of a structural engineer to check your
homes west of Shell Blvd by RSCAs ADB, if not by an HOA.) existing foundation and determine what needs to be done
Once you have approval from the RSOA etc., you would go to support a second story.
to the Redwood City Planning Department to obtain a
building permit. Each of these steps has a lengthy review
process to ensure each
project abides by that
specific propertys
CC&Rs and all code
requirements. You
should take this into
consideration when
submitting your
application.
2. How much will it cost?
Building an addition is a major investment in time and
eort. Expect the project to cost between $300 and $500 Add a bedroom or oce to your home by building a second story over the garage.
Photos courtesy of Owings Brothers Contracting: www.owingsbrothers.com
per square foot. ere also may be additional costs you
hadnt planned for. For example, after expanding only the Even 100 sq ft, in the right place, can dramatically improve
family room, you may realize you want to replace your entire your home. So if you decide its right for you, go for it!
homes floors to match. Consider these details and budget
appropriately.
3. Who should I work with? Liza Riguerra is a technology
professional turned award-winning
You want to make sure that the new addition flows with the
interior designer who lives in
style of the rest of the house, so its important to enlist the help
Redwood Shores. Connect with her
of an architect who can work with a licensed contractor, or a
on Houzz, LinkedIn or Twitter.
design-build contractor (for interior expansions). Working
with a design-build firm is a great way to streamline the process
and control building costs, says John Hammerschmidt

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I T S E LEMENTARY
Greetings from the Belmont Redwood Shores School District!
sandpiper school expansion
e Sandpiper school expansion was recommended for
approval by the Redwood City Planning Commission on
December 6th, 2016. Final review and approval is scheduled
for January 23rd, 2017, before the City Council of Redwood

COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE

City. If the project is given approval (our PILOT deadline
preceded the Council meeting), the site work may begin as
soon as February 20th. By using modular, o-site construction,
we hope to have the new building in place by August 16th,
and we are excited to begin oering 6th grade at Sandpiper for Redwood Shores Elementary School's 3rd grade Brownie
the 2017-18 school year. Subsequently, 7th grade will be Girl Scouts Troop ran a successful One Warm Coat Drive,
oered in 2018-19, and the school will be programmatically ultimately collecting a total of 138 coats. Kudos to 3rd
complete, kindergarten to 8th grade, in 2019-20. As a graders Maya T., Samantha R. and Ashley H. for taking on
reminder, this will be the first middle grades program in the a range of leadership actions that made the drive possible.
Shores, it will oer our families school choice, and it will allow ey designed and hung posters around the school, made a
more students to be educated locally, without commuting in speech to all students and families from grades 1-5, and
and out of the Shores. All good news! collected and delivered all of the coats. ey earned their
february is Kindergarten enrollment Month Girl Scouts Philanthropist badges and raised awareness
about those in need during this chilly season.
We want all families in the community to know that February
is enrollment month for prospective kindergarteners. If you Best wishes and thanks.
know a family with a child in preschool, please share this Annie Cahoon, Principal
information. Our initial school assignments are made once Redwood Shores Elementary School
our first round of enrollment is completed on February 28th,
so there is an advantage to enrolling by that deadline.
Enrollment procedures are on our website at brssd.org.
redwood shores elementary school field renovation
Back in December, the school board approved a contract for
the Redwood Shores Elementary School field to be renovated.
As of the writing of this article, we are still waiting for a break
in the weather so that the contractor can rototill a reasonably
dry field. Once that happens, there will be a two-week project
to re-grade the field, install topsoil, and roll out new sod. e
new sod typically takes 8 weeks to take root properly. We
look forward to the school having a new and improved field!
If you have questions or feedback,
I can be reached at 650-620-2703
or <mmilliken@brssd.org>.
Michael Milliken, Ph.D.
BRSSD Superintendent

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Lent isnt for Giving Up; its for Giving In
by Richard Watkins
Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 1st this year, marks the
beginning of the Lenten season. And as it approaches, I am
reminded of when I was a kid how each year I had to make the hard
decision to give up somethinggum. Actually, it wasnt hard at all.
It was a fairly easy give up for me as I really didnt chew gum all
that often. At the most, I would be missing out on maybe seven or
eight gum chewing opportunities in a month and a half!
In my twenties, I shifted away from giving up physical things to try
to give up behaviors or actions such as not using profanity.
Unfortunately, I usually broke those attempts upon my first or
second dealing with people at work on that particular Ash
Wednesday morning. As I reached my thirties, my standard line was
that for Lent, I was giving up hope, which always got a laugh. Now
that Im in my forties, having become more spiritually aware and
mature, I have realized the true intent of Lent and the Lenten season.
erefore, I have given up on giving upand given in on giving in.
It may surprise you (as it did me at the time) to learn that the
tradition of giving up something for Lent (candy, coee, fast food,
etc.) isnt something required by the Catholic Church. It is more
a penitential act practiced by Catholics for their sins committed
during the previous liturgical year. One could look at it as a self-
imposed penance. As for the Church itself, aside from the
prescribed days of fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday, and the abstinence of meat each Friday of Lent,
there are no other obligations for Catholics to give up something
(unless, of course, it is something directly sinful).
Catholics are asked to give in to something. To give in to God
and the redemption of life through the cross. Also to give in to
prayer and to the reading of Scripture; to give in to fasting and to
give in to the oering of alms. Catholics are also asked to give in
to God by renewing their Baptismal commitment and to
reconcile themselves with Him which was made possible by
Christs crucifixion and resurrection.
It is important for Catholics to engage in spiritual self-discipline
leading up to Easter. e resurrection is considered the greatest
holy day of the Christian year (even more holy than Christmas,
which I think you can all agree is a pretty big one). erefore, it
is appropriate to prepare for such a holy day by engaging in such
disciplines just as Christ spent 40 days in spiritual discipline and
fasting before entering into his public ministry.
And while giving up that Triple Venti, Half Sweet, Non-Fat,
Caramel Macchiato with double whip and sprinkles or that
Double Bacon, Mushroom, Swiss and deep fried Twinkie Burger
for the 40 days during Lent might not be a bad thing for your
physical health, it isnt obligatory forno, scratch that. ose
should be obligatory give ups. Lent or no Lent.
For additional information and times regarding St. Marks Lenten
activities and services, please see our online brochure at
saintmarksparish.com/weekly-bulletin.php.

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FOR YOUR HEALTH
Heres a wholesome and tasty recipe that you can make any time
of the day, as breakfast, supper or a simple snack. is fluy rice
dish is a popular breakfast in Gujarati cuisine. It pairs nicely with
a cucumber Raita (spiced yogurt condiment with veggies) or a
savory Chutney or Pickle. Its savory, sweet and gluten-free!
Batata PoHa
Flattened rice with curried potatoes, whole spices, nuts & berries, and
fresh herbs. (Recipe contributed by Teena Arora.)
InGreDIents
1 cups Poha (thick flattened pued rice)
2-3 small potatoes (boiled, skins removed, cubed)
2 tbsp oil (coconut, canola or olive)
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
ping of Hing (asafetida)
1 sprig (10-12) fresh Curry leaves
1 onion; diced
1 - 2 tsp salt (to taste)
tsp turmeric
5-6 garlic cloves; chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
cup peanuts
cup cashews
cup dried berry blend or golden raisins
cup coconut flakes
fresh juice from 1 lemon (adjust to taste)
3 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
cup fresh cilantro leaves; chopped (garnish)
1-2 fresh ai green chilies (optional)
1 tsp Currysutra Garam masala (garnish)
MetHoD
1. Soak poha (thick flattened pued rice) in water for 20-30
minutes. en, drain and set aside.
2. Boil potatoes and let cool. Remove skin and cut into cubes.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet on medium high heat.
4. Add mustard seeds; after 15-30 seconds, add cumin seeds.
5. Add hing (asafetida), curry leaves, and onions.
6. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Chef Teena is a nationally recognized, award-winning
7. Add salt, turmeric, garlic, and ginger. curator of cuisine that is robust in flavor, medicinal,
8. Add potatoes and stir. and often Indian inspired! She has over 25 years of
Culinary Education & Consulting experience and has
9. Add peanuts, cashews, raisins or dried berries and coconut. notably worked as a Chef Consultant at Stanford
10. Reduce heat to medium. en, add poha and stir constantly University and a Chef Instructor at Whole Foods
for 5-7 minutes. Market Salud Cooking School. Currently, Chef Teena
oers cooking classes, corporate team-building events,
11. Add lemon and sugar. private in-home instruction, pop-up dinner tastings,
12. Garnish with cilantro, ai chilies and garam masala. personal chef services, and restaurant consulting. She is
passionate about teaching people how to cook healthy,
Note: It's recommended to use the ick Poha vs. in. You can find a vibrant, nutrient rich, delicious foods, with ease!
package at the nearest Indian grocery store in your locale. For Redwood After all, you are what you eat and health is wealth.
Shores residents, Namaste Plaza in Belmont is the closest Indian market.
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MOTHER NATURE & ENTERPRISE 2.0 LOTS TO DO ON FEBRUARY 11TH
by Harvey Radin
Hats o to the RWC crews that maintain parks and other
landscaped areas throughout the Shores. eir trimming and
pruning work helps foliage withstand the rainy, blistery
weather weve been experiencing over the past couple of
months. Speaking of weather, doesnt it seem like the El Nino
rains a year ago were a drop in the bucket compared to all the
rain this winter?
Despite so much pounding precipitation, most of the trail
along the levee has been drying pretty quickly after storms,
probably because of the combination of dirt and gravel on the
surface of the pathway. is, along with the trails design -- its
gradient or slope -- is keeping stretches of the trail dry enough
and, shall we say, up to speed for walking and bicycling. So,
even when theres rainy weather in the forecast, you know your
jogging and walking gear and your bicycle wont be sitting,
gathering dust all winter long.
A while back in e PILOT, we talked about business
enterprise in Redwood Shores. Heres more about our
enterprising community. Did you know theres a company
here that is a leading platform for information about nonprofit
organizations? And theres a business engaged in helping
organizations safely leverage social media to enhance their
brand... by monitoring the content and context of public
social media activity related to an organizations brand,
technology, employees, customers and partners.
An executive search firm has an oce here and theres a
company thats the leading source of user-generated buying
advice for outdoor sporting goods and consumer electronics.
And we have here in the Shores a nonprofit corporation with
a mission to develop and promote state-of-the-art...
engineering resources and applications for use in mitigating
the eects of a range of hazardous conditions.
And during a hard days work, there are places to go where you
can kick back and enjoy tasty cuisines and great coee, or you
can shop for groceries for home cooking. And theres medical,
dental, vision and skin care, financial services, real estate firms
and hotels. Stay tuned for more about enterprise in the Shores.
(After a career in corporate
communication, Harvey Radin
wrote books and articles about public
opinion and PR. His articles have
been published in Business Insider,
American Banker and regional news
media. He can be reached at:
<hoastrategic@gmail.com>.)
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Sandpiper Elementary School is hosting the 2nd annual
robotics tournament on Saturday, February 11th, from
8am to 4pm. For more information, please contact
<sandpiperrobotics@gmail.com>.
Carlmont Parents nursery schools open House event
is on Saturday, February 11th from 10am to 12pm at
751 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont. e preschool is
located behind the church with an
incredibly spacious outdoor play
space, and a variety of interesting
options for children 2.5 to 5
years old. For more details, see
carlmontparents.org.
e san Mateo County History
Museum will join redwood City its sixth
annual lunar new Year Celebration
on Saturday, February 11th, from 11am to
4pm. is free event will include
performances on Courthouse Square just
outside the Museum and craft activities for
kids within the building. For more details,
see historysmc.org or call 650-299-0104.
Belmont redwood shores rotary Clubs
lobster fest is on Saturday, February 11th
at the Twin Pines Senior Center in
Belmont. More information and tickets
are available for purchase on our website:
belmontrotary.org. All proceeds fund our
community service projects.
On Saturday, February 11th, the
redwood symphony welcomes
guest conductor omas
shoebotham of the Palo Alto
Philharmonic for a performance of
Strauss Alpine Symphony. A pre-
opera discussion will begin at 7pm,
and the symphony starts at 8pm, in
the Main eater of Caada College.
More information and tickets are
available at redwoodsymphony.org.
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From LYNNs KITCHEN
(How a Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine)

LOVE AT FIRST BITE!

Lynn Kathleen Adams

February is such a funny little month. What other month

can you celebrate such an eclectic range of holidays and
eventsfrom the pomp and circumstance of unceremoniously
dragging Punxsutawney Phil from his makeshift burrow, to
Super Bowl Sunday, to the frivolity of red roses, candies and
special dinners to celebrate love on Valentines Day, to
honoring two of our most famous Presidents on Presidents
Day, now memorialized on the third Monday in February, to
the mysterious Leap Year which appears only every four years?
My paternal grandmother and my niece shared February 12th
birthdays, and we always celebrated their birthdays with a
special dinner that included a delightful dessert of choice.
One of Grandmas favorites was this simple yet elegant
Raspberry Walnut Torte that my mom had perfected. Its
easy to make and delicious, so in keeping with Valentines
Day, you might like to try the following dessert. Note,
because it was February in Connecticut, we did not have
access to fresh red raspberries as we do now in California.
But do use them as a garnish! If you are a clever cook, you
can probably easily adjust the recipe to use fresh raspberries
rather than the frozen variety.

RASPBERRY WALNUT TORTE

Drain raspberries, and save juice in a separate cup. Spoon
raspberries over the crust and sprinkle with the walnuts. Set
aside. Beat eggs and sugar until light yellow and fluy. Add
1 Cup All Purpose White Flour salt, Cup flour, baking powder and vanilla. Blend
1
/3 Cup Confectioners Sugar together. Pour over raspberries and walnuts. Bake at 350
Cup Soft Butter (room temperature) degrees for 3035 minutes until top is lightly browned. Set
10 oz. Package Frozen Red Raspberries, thawed aside and make Raspberry Sauce.

RASPBERRY SAUCE
Cup Chopped Walnuts
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Sugar
Cup Water
tsp. Salt
Cup Sugar
tsp. Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
(Oven Temperature 350 Degrees)
Combine water, reserved liquid from thawed berries, sugar
Combine 1 Cup Flour, confectioners sugar and soft butter and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook this mixture, stirring over
blend well with hand mixer. Press mixture into the medium heat until thick and clear. Add lemon juice. Cool.
bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake at
350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes until lightly To serve dessert, slice raspberry torte into squares and arrange
browned. Remove from oven, set aside to cool. Keep oven on a small dessert place. Top with fresh whipped cream, and
at 350 temperature. pour the raspberry sauce over the whipped cream and torte.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint. Enjoy!
(Lynn has been an RSCA Board member since 1994.)

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We are Thankful for Our Members! We also want to recognize these very special members who
We appreciate those of you who, with your Membership have made additional contributions in this and previous years:
dollars, support our eorts to keep the Shores a great place Richard & Joyce Baur
to live. You make possible our community events like Remy & Alexandra Burger
Octobers Halloween Parade, Decembers Santa Comes to Ms. Sandra Chung
the Shores (co-sponsored with Redwood City Libraries), Michael & Frances Fong
springs Eggstravaganza egg hunt, our Sounds of the Shores Fang Yin & Hongjun Fu
summer concerts, and our annual Levee Cleanup. You also Ms. Virginia Hughes
make possible our advocacy with the City, County, and Pete & Katie Kitrinos
other government agencies on issues that aect the Shores. Kent & Helen Lee
And We Appreciate These SPECIAL Members!
Andrew & Lesli Leong
Takeo & Michi Ohira
Along with our annual reminders for RSCA Membership, we Milan & Julie Parikh
provide the opportunity for our Members to volunteer Mr. Jerry Patrick
something extra to help fund part of our many activities. We Timothy & Irene Poston
want to acknowledge the following Shores neighbors who, as Pat Pritchard
of mid-January, graciously made that additional contribution: Ramon & Sonia Quesada
Philip Baneth Ms. Donna Smith
John & Irene Chan To all of you who made 2016 such a wonderful year, heres
Jimmy & Jean Kan our best wishes for 2017!
BE AMEMBER!
Xiao Ding & Qinghua Liu
James & Debora Lynch
Filippo Mancini If you havent received your Membership letter yet, simply
Ms. Kim Marie Moore tear o the form below, fill it out, and mail it with your
Manas Tungare check for $45. Just $45 to support over 45 years of RSCAs
Robert Wallace service to the Shores.
Tom & Milande Werbinski (If you have received your Membership notice, please get it back
Eddy & Wendy Wong to us soon so we can plan our 2017 activities.)
Angie Weiping Ye & Hong Xia Since 1970 RSCA has been working to make and keep
Lisa & Winslow Yee the Shores a GREAT place to work and live! Please be a part
Jingjing Zhang of that eort with your 2017 Membership.
Stacy Markel & John Zolck

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