Springtime in Redwood Shores Calendar of RSCA Events

As springtime approaches and you look forward to all the
upcoming outdoor activities, take a moment to reflect on how
wonderful it is to live and/or work in Redwood Shores. Our wide
trails make it easy to walk, run, or bike around, with a nice view
of landscape or waterways. Flowers and trees will start to bloom
soon and we’ll start seeing baby geese waddling along the parkways.
Baseball season kicks off in March, boosting community spirit
among sponsors, coaches, players and spectators.
What do YOU most look forward to in springtime? Share your
thoughts by sending an email to <thepilot@rsca.org>.
RSCA EGGstravaganza in Marlin Park
Saturday, April 13th, 2:00-2:02pm
RSCA’s spring Egg Hunt only lasts a moment!
Bring your family to Marlin Park for RSCA’s mini
egg hunt and bunny visit. Kids should bring a
basket to collect SIX eggs (while supplies last).
Stay tuned for details about RSCA’s 2019 Events:
Sounds of the Shores -- Summer Concerts
Annual Levee Cleanup -- August

Halloween Walk -- late October

We want to hear from you — about your favorite things, your
preferences for events, services, receiving information, and to
answer any questions you have about Redwood Shores. And, of course, Santa will be back again this year!

You can always find more information about these

Part of RSCA’s mission is to communicate with all members of

and other community events on our web site at

the Shores, and e PILOT helps us accomplish that. ere is
important information inside this edition about Redwood City
Proposals for City Council Districts that affect your voting rights
in the future, the Silicon Valley Clean Water Tunnel Project RSCA.org
which begins soon under Redwood Shores Parkway. ese
topics were presented at RSCA’s Annual Meeting last month,
and a recap is on page 4, along with how to stay in the know REMINDERS
about these current, and momentous events. Reset your clocks for Daylight Saving Time as we
Speaking of events, RSCA looks forward to celebrating spring “spring forward” an hour on Sunday, March 10th, 2019.
with you at our annual EGGstravaganza event next month. May you be festive, blessed and lucky this
is tradition is a fun (and quick) event for Shores members St. Patrick’s Day, on Sunday, March 17th!
wholly organized by RSCA board members. We need annual
member contributions from Shores residents and businesses to e first day of spring is
continue our community events such as the spring Wednesday, March 20th, 2019!
EGGstravaganza, Sounds of the Shores summer concerts, our
annual Levee Cleanup in August, October’s Halloween Parade,
and Santa’s Visit to the Shores in December. Our contributing
members also make possible our advocacy with the City, County,
and other government agencies on issues that affect the Shores.
Please, please, please become a member to support our efforts to
keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and work!
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REDWOOD CITY COMES TO REDWOOD SHORES
In case you missed it, here are some highlights from the 2019
RSCA Annual Meeting held on February 6th. is meeting
always brings an impressive group of speakers and guests to
provide information about important issues that affect the
home and family life of every Shores resident.
RSCA thanks city staff members for their time and dedication
to community outreach and special considerations for our
Redwood Shores community:
• City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz
• Deputy City Manager Alex Khojikian
• RWC Fire Chief Stan Maupin
• RWC Police Chief Dan Mulholland
• RWC Police Officer Chris Rasmussen
• RWC Police Lieutenant Ashley Osborne
• RWC Public Works Services Director Terence Kyaw
• RWC Parks & Recreation Analyst Lucas Wilder
• RWC Library Director Derek Wolfram
• RWS Library Division Manager Elizabeth Meeks
• Mayor Ian Bain, Vice Mayor Diane Howard, Council
Members Alicia Aguirre, Giselle Hale, Shelly Masur
and former Council Member Jeff Gee.
For information about Redwood City’s strategic priorities
provided by Mayor Ian Bain, please see page 6.
Deputy City Manager Alex Khojikian presented an overview
of the city’s districting process. Redwood City began the
transition from at-large elections to by-districts elections based
on a demand letter from an attorney sent last fall. e City
sought community feedback about the creation of a district-
based election system with several meetings in January and is
now considering 23 map proposals. You can view additional
details on page 11, and on the district elections process website
at www.redwoodcity.org/districtelections.
Redwood Shores as ONE District
Redwood Shores Community Association supports making
Redwood Shores ONE of the seven districts of Redwood City.
For more information please review page 11.
RSCA was also pleased to welcome the General Manager of
Silicon Valley Clean Water, Teresa Herrera. After years of
planning, the Regional Environmental Sewer Conveyance
Upgrade (RESCU) projects are underway, including the plans
to tunnel under Redwood Shores Parkway, starting from the
airport going toward the plant at the end of the Shores.
SVCW has made every possible effort to lessen the impact for
our community. To learn more about SVCW, the RESCU
projects and the contest to name the Tunnel Boring Machine,
see pages 6 and 16 or visit www.svcw-rescu.org.
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Residents who attended the RSCA Annual Meeting had the
opportunity to speak directly with city staff members, SVCW
staff and representatives from both the Belmont-Redwood
Shores School District and Sequoia Union High School District.
RSCA thanks BRSSD Superintendent Michael Milliken for
coming to discuss our local elementary schools. Enrollment,
school security, and extended day kindergarten are current
topics for BRSSD. For details, see page 12 and visit brssd.org.
Matthew Zito from Sequoia Union High School District
answered questions about our local high school facilities.
e “business portion” of the RSCA Annual Meeting includes
the election of board members to serve a two year term.
e following members were re-elected to the RSCA Board of
Directors: Nina Boire, Kevin Brehmer, Don Long, Sue Nix,
Ben Ploshay, Harris Rogers, Steven Tsujisaka, Bob Slusser and
elected new member John Zolck.
RSCA has additional board opportunities available for
interested residents to join us! Please come to an upcoming
meeting or email us if you are interested in learning more or
helping out. RSCA is a volunteer organization, and the list of
things that we could be doing – things we would like to be
doing – continues to grow. We can find a way to use just about
any skills you might have if you have any small amount of time
for community projects. To “give back” to this wonderful place
we call home, email <info@rsca.org>.
RSCA Membership Update
RSCA relies on membership contributions to enhance our
community. RSCA’s efforts include supporting the construction
and collection of books for our Library and for Redwood Shores
Elementary School, as well as ensuring that Redwood City
provides services and maintenance for the Shores. We are
fortunate to live in such a wonderful area, and we work hard to
keep it that way. But we need help from community members!
Our 2019 membership campaign kicked off in the fall to avoid
the holiday crunch. But as less than 10% of homes have joined
this year, we will send our 2nd mailing this month. We ask all
Redwood Shores residents to contribute $45 in support of
RSCA’s plans, services and events. We’re so grateful for the
300 membership payments made thus far (and especially those
made online as it really cuts down our administrative work).
If you’re already on our email list, you will receive an email
with the option to renew your membership online via
memberplanet.com. If you’re not on our email list, you can
“Join our email list” at RSCA.org and we will get you set up!
ank you for your support!
 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
www.RSCA.org | info@rsca.org

Board of Directors
Lynn Kathleen Adams Connie Munevar
Nina Boire Sue Nix
Kevin Brehmer Ben Ploshay
Jim Cvengros Clemencia Rodriguez
Carol Ford Harris Rogers
Shannon Guzzetta Steven Tsujisaka
Don Long Bob Slusser
Mike Mancusi John Zolck

RSCA’s Board of Directors meet at the

Redwood Shores Library on the 2nd ursday of each
month at 7pm. Our next Board Meeting will be:
March 14th, 2019 • Springtime in the Shores / RSCA Events Calendar ...Page 1
(Email us if you would like to be or help a board member.) • Redwood City Comes to Redwood Shores.............Page 4

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• RSCA Membership Update ...................................Page 4
• From the Mayor: Strategic Initiatives .....................Page 6
• RWS Tunnel Boring Machine Naming Contest .....Page 6
• At Home in the Shores: Kitchen Makeover Ideas......Page 8
• RWC City Council District Elections ..................Page 10
• It’s Elementary School Update .............................Page 12
• Sandpiper Robotics..............................................Page 12
• Lynn’s Kitchen: Lamb with Basil Dressing ...............Page 14
• Latest News from SVCW ....................................Page 16
• Library Events for March.....................................Page 17
• Library Bookdrop Art Contest.............................Page 17
• Redwood Shores Tennis Club Spring Schedule......Page 18
• Shores Business Classified Ads .............................Page 18
• STEAM Fest on the Square ....................................Page 20
• Airport Run April 14th ..........................................Page 21
• February Freeze Biking ........................................Page 22
• Spread the Good News, Just Don’t Push It...........Page 22
• Easter Brunch April 21st .......................................Page 23
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 FROM THE MAYOR
I AN B AIN , C ITy Of R EDWOOD C ITy
Every year, the City Council evaluates its Strategic Initiatives
and its priorities for the coming year. is year we met on a
Saturday and spent several hours discussing our community’s
needs, and each Council member presented ideas for the
Council to consider at future Council meetings. I can honestly
say that in all my years on the Council, this was the best
off-site and strategic planning meeting I have ever attended.
e first thing that became clear is that of our strategic
initiatives, the Council saw three things as priorities for the
Council in 2019. ey are, in priority order:
1) housing
2) transportation
3) youth and child care
is is not to say that our other priorities are not important,
but by prioritizing these three areas, we have given our staff
more of a strategic focus as they develop their work plan. We
plan to study several specific policies related to these three
priorities over the coming year.
rough our discussion, it also became clear that there we need
to do a better job articulating our priorities in a Strategic Plan.
As such, Council members Aguirre, Hale and Masur have
agreed to serve on an ad hoc committee, to develop a Strategic
Plan document that will guide our staff in their work and help
the Council articulate its priorities to the community.
I appreciate these Council members volunteering to do that.
Another thing that emerged from the discussion was the need
to update our General Plan. e General Plan is what guides
how development takes place in Redwood City. It outlines
where we want to see housing or certain types of business, and
it is what our Planning Commission looks to for guidance as
they considers projects. e last General Plan update was in
2010, and the Council agreed that we would like to see the
General Plan updated by 2020, with a robust community
engagement process leading up to the adoption of the updated
plan. Our city has gone through many changes since the last
plan, and now it’s time to evaluate that based on the
community’s vision for our future.
Perhaps the best part of the meeting was hearing the thoughtful
and innovative ideas that each Council member brought to the
table for consideration in the coming year. Several great ideas
emerged from that discussion, but for the sake of prioritizing,
we narrowed them down to just a few. e Council will outline
some of those ideas at our STATE Of THE CITy ADDRESS which is
at 7PM ON MARCH 18TH. Please join us at City Hall, or watch
the meeting online. I think you will find it well worth your time.
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RWS Tunnel Boring Machine
Naming Contest Opens
Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) announces a contest to name
a machine that will be arriving from Germany this summer to
build three miles of tunnel to the wastewater treatment plant at
the eastern tip of Redwood Shores.
e contest to name the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) is open
to anyone over 18 years of age who resides or works in Redwood
Shores. e winning name will be displayed on the TBM, and
the winner will get a rare opportunity for the ultimate Redwood
Shores underground tour – inside the TBM.
SVCW, which operates the facility on Radio Road, has a major
project underway to replace and rehabilitate the entire wastewater
conveyance system that serves more than 220,000 residents and
businesses in southern San Mateo County communities.
e project involves building a two-mile-long tunnel mostly
under Redwood Shores Parkway, from the Shoreway Road area
to the treatment plant, plus another mile-long pipeline under
Inner Bair Island. e powerful Tunnel Boring Machine that is
arriving this summer will be used to dig out the tunnel and
install a new pipeline underground, sparing everyone the
prolonged disruption and delays that would occur with open-
cut trenching along Redwood Shores Parkway. e tunneling
will occur up to 60 feet below the busy arterial.
Tradition dictates that a Tunnel Boring Machine cannot begin
work until it has been named, a sign of good luck for the project
ahead. e TBM that will be deployed in Redwood Shores can
be named after a real or fictitious person, character, or thing,
and the name should be reflective of SVCW’s mission, which is
to protect public health and the environment.
Each entrant should state the significance of the name and how
it relates to that mission. Contest rules and other information can
be found at https://svcw-rescu.org/namethetbm. e deadline
for entries to be received is 4:30pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
e winning name will be selected by a judging committee, and
the winner will be recognized at a special kickoff event later this
year, as well as in news releases and on SVCW website.
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Simple Changes, Major Impact: 5 Kitchen Makeover Ideas for Less
Did you know that the typical price of a full kitchen renovation
in the Bay Area ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 (based on
www.costvsvalue.com)? If a full-on remodel isn’t currently in your
budget, there are other, less expensive ways to improve the look
and functionality of your kitchen. Here are some smaller scope
project ideas that have big impact without the hefty price tag.
1. New hardware and fixtures.
Replacing dated 80s cabinet handles to a more modern finish
such as satin nickel, satin brass, or matte black can immediately
transport your kitchen into the 21st century. Ideally, the finish
of the handles should coordinate with other metals around the
kitchen, such as the faucet or light fixtures, meaning you may
want to update these items simultaneously. Besides updating the
finish, consider other modernizing touches such as a faucet with
a pullout sprayer or touchless sensor for added convenience.
2. Roll-out shelves and storage organizers.
Upgrading to roll-out shelving in your base cabinets and under-
sink cabinet can dramatically improve the functionality and the
capacity of your kitchen storage, making your items easier to
access. Look for roll-out hardware with heavy-duty, full extension
Dramatically improve the functionality of cabinets with roll-out shelving.
glides, allowing the shelves to pull out as far as possible beyond
Photo courtesy of e Container Store.
the cabinet box. In addition, outfit your new shelves, as well as
your drawers and upper cabinets, with storage organizers such as 5. Update your cabinets.
clear bins, utensil compartments, spice inserts, lazy susans, etc., Cabinetry typically takes up a lion’s share of a kitchen remodeling
to take advantage of every inch of storage space. budget. If your existing cabinet boxes are in good shape and
3. Paint or paper the walls. function well for you, refacing them is an appealing way to
Changing the wall color will immediately spruce up a tired rejuvenate the look for less money. According to Patrick Keane,
kitchen. A light, neutral color will make the space look clean and owner of Keane Kitchens in Belmont, “cabinet refacing is the
bright, or paint a bold, unexpected hue to create a fun accent most cost effective way to bring a new look to your kitchen.”
wall. Whatever color you choose, purchase paint with a slight When refacing, you replace the cabinet doors with new doors
sheen (such as eggshell or satin) to better allow for wiping and and, if necessary, install new wood or laminate over the existing
scrubbing. Similarly, wallpapers made of vinyl are more durable cabinet box. Another option is to paint or restain existing
in the kitchen than those made of paper. cabinets. Painting your cabinets can be a DIY project for those
who are handy, but it’s essential to clean and prep the cabinets
4. Install a new backsplash and/or countertops.
properly beforehand to ensure a successful outcome. If you’re not
Backsplashes and countertops are the largest, most visible surfaces up for painting or plan to do more complicated refacing, hiring
in your kitchen, so if they’re dated, chipped or stained, your an expert may be a better option.
kitchen’s appearance may suffer. Using tile on the wall is the
traditional backsplash method, but try creating a durable and Keep in mind that there are contractors who specialize in mini
unexpected look using more unique materials such as a custom kitchen remodels, meaning you can get professional help while
fitted sheet of glass or stainless steel sheet metal. For countertops, also staying within a reasonable budget.
engineered quartz is wildly popular, and for good reason. Not only Liza Riguerra is a technology professional turned
is it extremely durable, it requires minimal maintenance and comes award-winning interior designer who lives in
in a wide variety of looks to suit your design—from clean, uniform Redwood Shores. Connect with her on Houzz,
colors to impressively realistic-looking stone veining patterns. LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Redwood City
City Council
District Elections
CONTExT
In August 2018, a letter was delivered to the City Council alleging
that the current at-large manner in which City Councilmembers
are elected violates the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). e
City had a 90-day “safe harbor” in which if the City adopted
Council districts and formally moved to district elections, legal fees
for plaintiffs is capped at $30,000. If the Council did not adopt
district elections within the 90-day “safe harbor” period, there is no
limit on the amount of legal fees that could be awarded.
Given the holidays, the City Attorney negotiated an extension of
the 90-day “safe harbor.” e end of the extension is March 31.
e CVRA was adopted in California in 2002. Since that time,
several lawsuits have been threatened against cities, counties, school
districts and other public bodies that use an at-large election
system. To date, no public agency has successfully defended a
CVRA lawsuit. Recently, the city of Santa Clara lost their effort
to defend a CVRA lawsuit. In losing their lawsuit, Santa Clara
will have to pay plaintiffs more than $3 million. e City of Santa
Monica is fighting a CVRA lawsuit, and has lost in the lower court.
ey are appealing the court ruling. If Santa Monica loses their
appeal, they will pay more than $6 million to plaintiffs.
DISTRICT MAPS
At the February 11 City Council meeting, several potential
district maps were received by the Council. Some maps were
submitted by community members, some maps were prepared
by organizations, other maps were prepared by a Consultant
hired by the City. In preparing potential district maps, the maps
must comply with Federal Election law, AND the California
Voting Rights Act. Some key considerations include:
• e population in each District must be comparable
• Districts should be contiguous and compact
• Districts should favor an identified protected class
In developing District maps, the 2010 Census is required to be
used. Upon the completion of the 2020 Census and the release
of that data (estimated to be in mid-2021), district boundaries
may be adjusted.
You can view additional information and all of the proposed
maps on the official website about the district elections process,
at www.redwoodcity.org/districtelections.
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REDWOOD SHORES
Based on the 2010 Census, Redwood Shores fulfills all the
requirements to be one district. It has the appropriate number of
residents, is contiguous and compact, observes natural boundaries
(e.g. US 101, the bay, BRSSD school district boundaries, etc.). If
Redwood Shores were to be one district, Redwood Shores would
be assured of one Council member from the Shores.
ere are conversations regarding dividing the Shores into
two Districts – or more accurately, that Redwood Shores
would be part of two Districts. is concept would create
the possibility of two councilmembers being on the City
Council. is concept would also create the possibility of no
one being on council from the Shores.
In a two Redwood Shores district model, and to adhere to the
“equal population requirement” for each District, other areas of
Redwood City would need to be included in each district.
(For simplicity, Redwood Shores has 11,000 residents.)
For example:
• Redwood Shores District 1: 7,000 Redwood Shores residents,
4,000 residents from an adjoining neighborhood
• Redwood Shores District 2: 4,000 Redwood Shores residents,
7,000 residents from an adjoining neighborhood.
In this example, RWS District 1 is weighted to increase the
potential for a Shores resident to be elected. However, RWS
District 2 will have less than 50% of the population from the
Shores. In both cases, the potential exists that a non-Shores resident
could be elected for each District.
TIMELINE
e City Council held another public hearing regarding district
maps on Monday, February 25. Final adoption of district maps
is scheduled to occur by the end of March.
CITy COUNCIL MEETINGS
City Council meets at 7pm at City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road.
Council meetings are also broadcast on local cable TV, or streamed
on the internet. Video recordings of all past Council meetings are
available on the City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org.
Redwood Shores as ONE District
e Redwood Shores Community Association supports making
Redwood Shores ONE of the seven districts of Redwood City.
RSCA has already provided this input to the city council.
If you’re interested in this topic, or advocating for residents of
Redwood Shores, please reach out to us at <info@rsca.org> to
find ways to be more involved in our community organization.
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IT’S ELEMENTARY SANDPIPER ROBOTICS
MICHAEL MILLIkEN, PH.D. Congratulations to Sandpiper Elementary and Middle School
BRSSD SUPERINTENDENT students who received Excellence Awards in the Sandpiper
Robotics Tournament held in early February. It was the school's
Upcoming School Events: 4th Annual Tournament and the first time that the districts 30
March 7 & 28, school board meetings at 6:15pm teams all came together to compete.
March 12-19, mid-day dismissal for parent conferences
March 22, Nesbit School Multicultural Night, 6-9pm
March 25, Parent Education, the “Well-Balanced Student”
at 6:30pm at Ralston Middle School
April 1-5, spring break
April 12, SchoolForce foundation fundraiser, 6:30-11pm,
at Domenico Winery
As you can see, a lot is happening this spring in the Belmont-
Redwood Shores School District. is month, we are wrapping
up the second trimester in our elementary schools, and we will
host parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Additionally, our sports teams are very active, Ralston Middle
School students are preparing to put on a production of Legally Pictured Above: 3rd Grade Vex-e-Cute Team (Left to Right, Top)
Blonde Jr. in May, and our band, orchestra, and jazz groups are Gabby, Mira, Angelina, Trisha (Bottom) Emma, Lili. It was the
preparing for spring performances and competitions. first robotics tournament for this whole team!
Last month, fifth grade families indicated their preference for
their sixth grade school. While most students attend Ralston
Middle School in Belmont, we opened a middle grades program
(grades 6-8) at Sandpiper elementary school in 2017. is year,
62 students from the Shores expressed an interest in attending
Sandpiper’s new middle school program, which has space for 60
students in sixth grade. We’re excited that the demand for
Sandpiper’s middle grades program matches supply almost
perfectly, and we are able to offer the community school choice
and reduce the amount of traffic coming in and out of the Shores
each day.
Notably, Ralston Middle School was one of only three secondary
schools in San Mateo County nominated for a California
Distinguished School Award last month. Impressive! Later this Pictured Above: Middle School Excellence Award team
spring, we hope to have good news to announce regarding this
Pictured Below: Elementary Excellence Award team
nomination. Go Rams!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with comments or questions
at 650-620-2703 or <mmilliken@brssd.org>. ank you!

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From L YNN’s KITCHEN County Wicklow Lamb
(How a Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine)
Kiss Me, I’m Irish —
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes!
If you’ve read this column before, you will remember my fondness
for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s not just our Irish (and Welsh) heritage!
It’s another well-celebrated holiday that falls in the middle of a
month where the weather comes in like a lion and leaves like a
lamb, as the old Farmer’s Almanac used to forewarn. Here we are
in lovely Northern California after all the much needed rain we
received the beginning of the year. Spring has sprung – my
daffodils are out, the mock cherry tree in the backyard is about
to burst into pink flowers (which the squirrels love to eat), the
acacia trees are in bloom (ah-Choo!), and yet my Connecticut
family members are still up to their eyebrows in snow. As one of
my brother-in-laws recently claimed “I’m just so SICK of all the
SNOW” but I had to remind him he’s just sick of shoveling and
plowing it, but still revels in all of his ski trips to Vermont
searching for knee-deep powder and that perfect downhill run!
Here’s a yummy, quick and easy dinner for those of you who like
lamb. County Wicklow in Ireland was founded by the Vikings
but its lovely location south of Dublin on the east coast of the
island rises from the harbor to gently rolling hills – farmland
frolicking with what else, but lambs. Lots of lambs! Pair these
delicious chops with braised green beans and mashed potatoes
and enjoy!
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with Basil Dressing
BASIL DRESSING
1 Bunch Fresh Basil Leaves (about 2 ounces)
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
Juice of 1 Lemon
¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
LAMB
2 Racks of Lamb, trimmed and cut into six chops each
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1. To make the dressing: Combine the basil, garlic, lemon juice,
olive oil and salt & pepper in a food processor and process until
smooth. Set aside.
2. To cook the lamb: Lightly rub the chops on each side with
vinegar and season with salt & pepper. Heat the olive oil in a
grill pan or large skillet over medium high heat and cook the
lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until done BUT
still pink in the center. Do not overcook!
3. To Serve: Arrange 3 chops on each of 4 plates and drizzle with
the basil dressing. Serve with green beans and mashed potatoes.
BRAISED GREEN BEANS
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Kerrygold Irish Butter
¼ Cup Homemade Chicken Stock or canned Low-Sodium
Chicken Stock
8 Ounces Fresh Green Beans, trimmed
Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Let it
brown slightly, then add the chicken stock or broth and bring to
a boil. Add the green beans, salt & pepper. Cover, reduce heat
to low, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until the beans are
tender BUT still slightly crisp. Remove from heat and serve with
County Wicklow Lamb Chops.
(Lynn Kathleen Adams has been an RSCA Board member since 1994.)
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Save the Date — Saturday, April 27, 2019: Sunday Coding Club is helping kids learn to design and develop
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e Redwood City Library Foundation’s 4th Annual STEAM
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educators, and friends. Attendees will experience a day of
hands-on STEAM activities, including projects in construction,
robotics, art, coding, forensics, and much more. ey can learn
about available summer camps and get a closeup look at the latest
energy-efficient vehicles, including a new SamTrans electric bus.
e San Mateo County History Museum will celebrate Maritime
Day with free admission and activities such as designing model
ships and creating miniature lighthouses and signal flags.
is year’s event will have an expanded Eco Alley, more robotics
exhibits in Robotics Alley, and a new Art Alley with exciting art
exhibits and activities. Live stage performances include Circula
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other bands and dance groups. Marshmallow engineering STEAM building challenge.
e STEAM Fest and Maritime Day celebration will be held in
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February Freeze Biking
by Harvey Radin
Should I brave it and go bike riding in blustery weather last
month? ere was frost some mornings! But I got inspired
seeing on TV news someone biking up, Mt. Hamilton, I think,
when it was snowing up there. Wearing bike shorts, no less!
Forget about heading to the mountains, the Bay Trails would do
just fine. It was brisk, I’ve got to tell you, and I was layered. No
bike shorts bravado for me. I had on several shirts, a vest, a jacket
and, of course, those full-length bike riding pants, that athletic
style that makes you look like you know what you’re doing. Even
layered, it was freeeezing!!
Rounding a bend on the trail, I could see lots of snow on East
Bay mountains, which of course, added to my feeling of
frigidness. is was even colder than being inside the walk-in
chiller at a big-box store not far from the Shores where all the
veggies are kept cool and fresh. I was wearing biking gloves that
cover everything but your fingers. ose gloves are so cool and
athletic looking. Like biking pants, they make you look like a
pro. But your fingers turn numb.
Didn’t realize how numb, as I was madly peddling against strong
headwinds, until I stopped at that rest area near the San Mateo
Bridge. Better check for messages on my cell phone, I thought,
reaching for the phone in that little thing I have strapped to the
back of my seat on the bike. I should know what it’s called, since
wearing biking gear, you’re supposed to, you know, know those
things. So, reaching for the phone, and pushing icons on it, is
interesting when your fingers are tactile-challenged.
But that blustery weather nature brings our way doesn’t keep
nature from bringing us hints of Spring. Some of the first
blossoms, golden ones on some of the foliage around here, were
blooming even in the cold conditions. And pink blossoms on
some of the trees were blossoming, as well. Even in finger-
numbing cold, the foliage somehow knows when to get Spring
going. Nature plus Punxsutawney Phil. at good, old
groundhog predicted an early Spring, didn’t he?
(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 Talking Biz News. You can reach out to him
by email at <hoastrategic@gmail.com>.)
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Spread the Good News, Just Don’t Push It
St. Mark’s Corner By Richard Watkins
I don’t like fish. Rather, I don’t like eating fish. As a child I had a
bad experience with a filet of something with bones and to this day,
the thought of eating fish makes me dry heave. So...I don’t like fish.
My wife likes fish. She likes to eat fish. She wants me to eat fish too
because she likes it, it’s healthful, and doesn’t want to make it for
her and something else for me. I don’t like fish. So, I don’t eat it.
She’ll tell me I’ll like it. I tell her no. She’ll tell me it’s not very fishy
at all. I tell her neither are sausages. She’ll tell me it it’s good for
me. I tell her so is 8 hours of sleep, yet she still wakes me up around
the six-and-a-half hour mark of slumber. She gets frustrated that I
can’t be convinced and I get frustrated at the constant
bombardment of being asked to do something I don’t want to do.
Some people don’t like Jesus. Rather, they don’t believe in Jesus. As
Christians, and more specifically Catholics, we are called to
evangelize. To spread the Good News. To promote the living Gospel
of Jesus Christ. To testify and witness to the masses (can I get an
Amen?). But sometimes doing that is like my wife telling me I
should eat fish. Even though doing so (believing and eating fish)
doesn’t really take a lot of extra effort. Maybe you will have to read
up on Him a little bit. Pray a bit. Focus on Him instead of, oh I
don’t know, making sure you have time to watch the latest episode
of NCIS or is is Us. Really, at the end of the day, there’s not much
that needs to go into it. But still, some people refuse.
So maybe, instead, you take the “But it’s good for you” approach.
Believing in Jesus is worthwhile. It’s healthy. But then they counter
with the “I’m happy the way I am” retort. en you come back
with “But are you the happiest you can be” or “but are you really
happy?” And they come back with “How dare you assume to know
anything about me, and get off my porch!” Now everyone is mad
at each other. And it all snowballs from there.
e thing is, people don’t want to be pushed. And do you know
who knew this most of all? Jesus. Nowhere in the Bible is there a
story of Jesus telling someone “Believe in me and receive eternal life”
and when he refused, Jesus yelled at him, called him stupid, told
him to go Hell and put him in a headlock until he said uncle.
On the contrary. When Jesus, according to Mark 6:7-11,
“...summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and
gave them authority over unclean spirits…Whatever place does not
welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your
feet in testimony against them.”
e disciples were not to linger on or argue with folks who refuse
the message. ey weren’t to spend time shouting at deaf ears. Not
everyone will listen. We are told that once we’ve done our work,
we should move on and not obsess about those who won’t listen
for they will be able to explain themselves to God as to why they
refused to act for their own wellbeing. Just like I will need to explain
to my doctor why I didn’t listen to my wife and eat more fish and
fewer bacon wrapped chilidogs as he’s prepping me for a triple
bypass surgery. I should have listened to my wife to begin with.