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THE PILOTVolume 44 Number 2 Redwood Shores Community Association February 2014

Wednesday, February 12th, 7:00pm

at the Redwood Shores Library

A SPECIAL CONCERT 6:30 - 7:00pm

Come early and enjoy a special concert featuring

several of Sumi Nagasawas piano students. RSCA pro-

vided seed and matching funds for the purchase of the

grand piano for the RWS Librarys Community Room.

We are proud of this addition to our community library

and of the talented young people who are pursuing their

interest in music.

RSCA Events for 2014

Eggstravaganza 2014 - Saturday - April 19thMarlin Park - 1:00pm - 1:01pm

2014 Summer Concerts - Dates - TBA

Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rd

Give & Go Recycling - Saturday - September 6thRedwood Shores Library

Halloween Walk - Saturday - October 25thMarlin Park - 1-2pm

Santa Comes to The Shores - Sunday -December 7th - Redwood Shores Library - 1-3pm

Light Up The Shores - December JudgingDecember 18th

N o t i c e o f R S C A

A N N U A L M E E T I N G

RSCA will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday

evening, February 12, 7:00pm at our Redwood Shores

Branch Library, located on Marine Pky at Bridge Pky.

Our guests will include Redwood City Mayor andShores resident Jeff Gee and Vice-Mayor and former

Shores resident Rosanne Foust to talk about the State

of the City and the State of the Shores.

You will also have the opportunity to meet the new

Superintendent of the Belmont-Redwood Shores

School District, Dr. Michael Milliken.

You may not be aware, but this past November San

Mateo County re-drew the boundaries of the Countys

Supervisorial Districts. Redwood Shores was moved

from District 3 into District 4, and you can meet ournew-to-us District 4 Supervisor Warren Slocum.

There will be updated and new information on two big

issues facing the Shores in the next year. First is the

continuing problems caused by the older trees along

the Shores parkways. The City will have maps show-

ing the trees that will need to be removed and will be

looking for input on how to phase the work over the

next few years.

The South Bayside System Authority (SBSA) is the

wastewater treatment plant on the Bay at the end ofthe Shores. SBSA is also the source of the recycled

water that is being used to water landscaping in the

Shores. SBSA has an old wastewater pipe running

under the Shores that needs to be replaced and will be

looking for input on the best route for the new pipe.

We try to end our Annual Meeting around 8:15pm so

that you have time to ask questions or talk with our

guests about issues of particular interest to you.


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REDWOOD SHORES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

rsca.org

2013 - 2014 BoardPRESIDENT

Harris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENT

Sue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.org

SECRETARY

Lynn [email protected]

TREASURER

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

Doug [email protected]

RSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood Shores

Library on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.

DEADLINES DEADLINES

The deadline for the March Pilot is the week

of February 10th-17thTHE PILOT

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Editor, Carol Mertens.................................... 650-773-4517

Advertising, Carol Merten..............................650-773-4517

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Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802

Design & Review Board Inquiries: [email protected]

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For CC&R Copies, Carol Ford - [email protected]

THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and

not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

Presidents Memo Page 3Upwind Scholarship Page 4

Bird Pond Draining Page 4

Boxtops for Education Page 4

No Soliciting Policies Page 8

SamTrans, Carlmont Activities Page 8

Water Saving Tips Page 11

Enrollment Information Page 12

On The Move Page 17

New Rescue Squad Page 18

New Blood Pressure Guide Page 19

Nine Lives Foundation, Year Of The Horse Page 19

Pope Francis & Downton Abbey Page 20

AAUW Monthly Meeting Page 20

Crossing Guards, Protect Your Pet Page 21

Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 23

Stepping Up Your Wardrobe Page 25

Martin Luther King Day, Multi Service Day Page 25

Life Insurance, Gardening Valentine Page 26

Students Page 27

Table of Contents

Lynn Adams

Mayling Bellingham

Stephen Bellinghan

Nina Boire

Doug Crisman

Jim Cvengros

Carol FordAmir Higgy

Mike Mancusi

Sue Nix

Harris RogersClemencia Rodriquez

Andrew Young

* Significant Personal Injury

* Commercial and Personal Litigation

* Professional/Liability/Malpractice

* Business Formation, Development and Transactions

* Corporate and Partnership Law

* Employment Law* Insurance Law

* Real Estate and Construction Law

* Automotive Law

* Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

We are pleased to announce that

Brian J. McSweeney, Esq.has rejoined the firm as a partner and our new firm name

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satisfied clients for over 50 years.

Please call for a free initial consultation.

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Presidents Memo for February 2014 by Harris RogersANNUAL MEETING Wednesday, Feb.12

RSCA will hold its Annual Meeting Wednesday evening,

February 12, 7:00pm at our Redwood Shores Branch

Library. Youll hear from Redwood City Mayor and Shores

resident Jeff Gee and Vice-Mayor and former Shores

resident Rosanne Foust, plus other local and school officials

on issues of concern to the Shores.

There will be updated and new information on two big

issues facing the Shores in the next year. First is the con-

tinuing problems caused by the older trees along the

Shores parkways, and this will be your best opportunity to

address your questions or concerns to the City. More on the

tree problems below.

New Pipeline Project coming in 2015!

Second is a problem with old infrastructure, specifically a

40+ year-old concrete pipe carrying untreated wastewater

that runs under the Shores and out to the South BaysideSystem Authority (SBSA) treatment plant at the southeast

end of the Shores.

This old pipe has had occasional leaks, and it must be

replaced before there is a major break and spill.

Construction of new pipeline started last June with the sec-

tion from Maple Street in Redwood City through Bair Island,

and will continue this May on up to the San Carlos Airport.

SBSA has been a good Shores neighbor through the years,

and unless you live or walk in the Radio Road area, most of

us remain unaware that we have a major water treatment

plant in such close proximity.

THE BIG QUESTION: how to complete the pipeline from

the area of the airport out to the SBSA plant while causing

the least disruption to the Shores during construction?

At our Annual Meeting on Feb.12, SBSA will provide a brief

overview of the project and talk about several alternate

routes for the new pipeline that are being investigated.

There is NO perfect route, and SBSA very much wants to

get the input and ideas of our residents before they make

the routing decision.

Tree Replacement in the Parkway Medians

Another reminder of whats coming this spring:

If you drive along the parkways in the Shores you cant help

but notice the places where the road is bumpy. The broken

pavement is caused by the roots of old trees that were

planted in the medians by the original development compa-

ny. These older trees were designed to be fast growing in

order to enhance the look of the parkways as quickly as

possible. But these large trees are now creating continuing

roadway maintenance issues, and the constant street

repairs needed are becoming financially unsustainable.

Some of these older trees are also reaching the end of

their normal life, and we are also beginning to see limb die-

off. We have also had a few of the larger over-hanging

limbs of these trees breaking off in storms, which continue

to create a hazard to both motorists and pedestrians. You

may have noticed that some of the trees along Redwood

Shores Pky have been trimmed in the past month to try toremove some of this hazard, and the Shores Business

Center Association has already started similar work along

Twin Dolphin Drive. (The Shores Business Center

Association is the HOA for most of the business proper-

ties in the Shores.)

The City has been working with us for nearly two years

now to examine every possible solution that would allow us

to keep the trees. We have reluctantly concluded tha

there is no viable alternative to removing these older trees

and replacing them with plantings that are more compati

ble with the Shores environment.

At RSCAs Annual Meeting, the City will present anoverview of the problem, explain the solutions that were

examined, and the decisions that have been made about

how best to proceed, including maps of the areas affected

The City is also working on a master tree plan for the

Shores. Several of our homeowners associations are deal-

ing with the same problem with older trees on their prop

erties, as is the Shores Business Center Association along

Twin Dolphin Drive. Our hope is that a master tree plan

will provide guidelines for maintaining a consistent look

throughout the Shores.

The first phase of work to remove & replace these treeswill begin sometime in April through June this year. The

City expects that it will take 4-5 years to remove and

replace all of these older trees along the parkways, with

most of the work occurring in the spring of each year.

The work is being phased over these years in order to

minimize the visual impact that removal of these trees wil

have on the parkways. We dont want our beautiful, tree

lined parkways to be suddenly denuded.

The trees slated for removal will be red-tagged in mid-to-

late February. These tags should be readily visible to any-

one driving by in either direction.

(In December you may have seen colored ribbons tied

around some trees along the parkways. These were just to

mark trees that were being surveyed by Public Works.)

Once decisions are made, RSCA will send The Citys infor-

mation to its email list and post on the RSCA web site. We

will also get this information into the March PILOT maga

zine, along with a finalized Phase 1 map.

But the City does need your input before final decisions

are made, and the Annual Meeting is your chance to look

at the maps and offer suggestions on how the work might

be phased. Please join us on February 12.


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SBSAs Popular Bird-WatchingPond to Be Drained afterApparent Attack of Avian

Cholera Kills 150 DucksAs you probably learned through widespread media coverage

approximately 200 ducks at the popular Redwood Shores bird

watching pond located at 1400 Radio Road have died as a resul

of Avian Cholera, a disease that affects bird wildlife. We want

ed to reiterate a few key points with you about this unsettling

natural occurrence.

The South Bayside System Authority (SBSA), the agency tha

oversees the pond that uses recycled water from its wastewater

treatment facility, needs to drain the pond in order to prevent fur-

ther spread of Avian Cholera to other birds.

Here is a brief recap of some key statements shared by the SBSA

and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service....

* Wildlife agencies suggest that in people, the risk of disease

from avian cholera is very low. However, residents are advised

to take precautions if they choose to handle any birds found sick

or dead.

* As noted, the pond will need to be drained to prevent further

spread of the bird disease to other avian wildlife. It has been

reported that the pond will need to dry out at least a few months

before refilling.

* The SBSA has been spreading the word that as they methodi-cally drain the pond, odors from the exposed bird excrement wil

occur. The SBSA team will do all that they can to prevent the

intensity of the smell, including bringing in large equipment to

deal with the bird droppings at the bottom of the pond. With the

wind and unseasonable higher temperature, residents in

Redwood Shores will likely experience the smell.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the

SBSA team that is actively working to stop the spread of the dis-

ease through the Redwood Shores pond. The SBSA can be

reached at 650.591.7121 or [email protected].

Upwind Scholarship ProgramThe Upwind Summer

Scholarship Program

(Upwind) has released

its new 2014 scholarship application and program dates. Upwind

aims to transform a high school student into a licensed Private

Pilot during the summer between their junior and senior year. In

partnership with San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC), the Upwind

Summer Scholarship Program was created to promote pilotingand general aviation, to cultivate interest in aviation as a career,

and to address the nationwide pilot shortage.

Upwind selects high school students and provides them, free of

charge, with everything they need to earn a Private Pilot license.

This includes ground school instruction, along with all the neces-

sary books, charts, and basic flight planning tools, as well as

flight training with expert instructors. Additionally, the scholar-

ship recipient will receive mentorship and guidance from other

SCFC pilots, and enjoy many other social and flying activities.

The 2014 program winner will be selected in March and will

begin training in April.

Call For Applications

Applications are now being accepted and the deadline to apply is

February 28, 2014. To apply, download the application at

http://www.sancarlosflight.com/sites/backup/upwind

The successful candidate must be a US citizen, a high school stu-

dent at least 17 years of age before program completion, and have

no criminal record prior to or during the program. The student is

expected to maintain good grades and academic standing

throughout the period, and to prioritize flight training second only

after school work. During the program, he or she will: earn aboveaverage results in ground-school tests and written exams; partici-

pate in other San Carlos Flight Center activities such as

FlyOutGroup and monthly BBQs; share progress reports for the

monthly newsletter; and participate in the selection and mentor-

ing of the next years candidate.

For more information about the Upwind Summer Scholarship

Program, please visit http://www.sancarlosflight.com/upwind

or call San Carlos Flight Center at (650) 946-1700.

About San Carlos Flight Center

San Carlos Flight Center was voted Best Flight School in the US

in the 2013 AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards. Founded in

2012, San Carlos Flight Center provides flight training, aircraft

rental, and aerial tours guided by our core values of Safety,

Community, and Adventure.

We provide superior service, clean state-of-the-art facilities, and

a joyful and respectful environment. We encourage the social

nature of flying by organizing events that draw like-minded peo-

ple together in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Visit: http://www.sancarlosflight.com/.


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No Soliciting Policies inRedwood Shores:

Communities in Redwood Shores have no soliciting policies

for various reasons. Members of the Redwood Shores commu-nity should not support or participate in soliciting activities.

More specifically, members of The Preserve at Redwood

Shores community have been asked to not respond to unautho-

rized business or organizational advertisements placed by mail

boxes or left at front doors or garage doors. Solicitations where

flyers are left behind have been known to create litter through-

out the community as well as go against our efforts of having

a safe and secure community.

During 2013 on the Peninsula there were crimes committed by

criminals presenting themselves as solicitors with fake flyers

in their hand and ringing doorbells to discuss fake business-es/causes. These criminals would take a tally of who was

home, and when and if someone opens the door they checkout

what is inside during their solicitation as well as seek to gain

information on homeowner names. There are a number of

other ways to donate to good causes without responding to

unauthorized business or organization solicitation. In addition,

there are a number of great ways to advertise in Redwood

Shores, including in The Pilot.

Submitted by Joe Calder, President,

The Preserve at Redwood Shores

A NEW you for the NEW year

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customize a haircut and style that is just

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Get a Moroccan Oil or Oribe hair treatment

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*1st time clients only

* Offer expires March 31, 2014* Offer valid Tue-Sat

Transit District Board ElectsNew Officers

The San Mateo County Transit

District Board of Directors

elected new officers recently.

Vice Chair Jeff Gee was elect-

ed chair and Shirley Harris was elected vice chair, in unani-

mous votes.

Gee, Mayor of Redwood City, was elected to the board by the

City Selection Committee to represent the southern cities in

the County. Harris, a longtime SamTrans board member, was

elected by the board to serve as a public member.

Gees father, Dick Gee, who retired from SamTrans in 1994 as

Deputy General Manager of Planning and Engineering, was at

the board meeting to see his son elected chair.

The Transit Districts board has nine members, with three rep-

resentatives from the county Board of Supervisors, three city

council representatives elected by the City Selection

Committee, and three public members elected by the Transi

District Board.

The Transit District board will meet again Wednesday, Feb. 5

at 2 p.m. at 1250 San Carlos Ave. in San Carlos, two blocks

from El Camino bus service and the train station.

For more information about the board or for other District

information, visit www.samtrans.com.

About SamTrans: The San Mateo County Transit District isthe administrative body for the principal public transit and

transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus

service, including Redi-Wheels Paratransit service, Caltrain

commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation

Authority. Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the

District to serve as their managing agecy, under the direction

of their appointed boards. The Transit District is in the process

of improving its bus system with the goals of strengthening

operational efficiency and increasing ridership.

Media Contact: Christine Dunn, 650-508-6238

Carlmont HighActivities For February

Carlmont Choir Dessert Theatre Fundraiser Love Boat: Held

at Carlmont High School. Wednesday, February 12th and

Thursday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. Featuring talented

Carlmont choir singers, plus free dessert!

Chamber Music Night at Carlmont High School: Held in

Carlmonts performing arts center on Friday, February 28th a

7:00 p.m. Come enjoy a night of music, where Carlmonts instru

mental musicians will be playing solos and group performances

Buy your tickets online at www.carlmontperformingarts.com

Submitted by Kelly Song


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ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

278 Redwood Shores Parkway

(Next to the Nob Hill Market)

Redwood Shores

Tel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564

www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com

A TOOTH SAVING STRATEGY

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

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

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

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

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

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

recommended surgeries and extraction unnecessary.

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

complete examination. Virtually all-dental problemsdecay, gum disease, jaw joint difficulties and loose teethare easilydetected in their early stages and can be treated most economically and comfortably at that time. We are currently accepting new

patients. Please call us to schedule an appointment.

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

Water Saving Tips - (it looks like we are going to need em)Exterior Watering

Inspect and repair leaks, especially sprinkler systems.

Spring is a great time to give your irrigation system a

check up.

Areate your lawn periodically. Saving water on your landscape adds up quickly, attend

an irrigation workshop.

Minimize evaporation by watering during early

morning hours.

Use a barrel to harvest rain water.

When cleaning patios, sidewalks and driveways with

water you use 8-12 gallons of water a minute.

Use a layer of organic mulch, 2 to 4 inches thick, on the

surface of your planting beds to minimize weed growth.

For hanging planters use ice cubes to give your plants

water without overflow.

For Your Pets When you give your pet fresh water use the old water

on plants.

Bath your pets in an area of the lawn that needs water.

Laundry

Run clothes washer when full or match water level to size

of the load.

In The Kitchen

Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes

by hand, run dishwasher when full.

Do not rinse dishes before putting in the dishwasher,

newer dishwashers will clean your dishes without rinsing.

Scrape dishes rather than rinsing before washing.

When washing dishes by hand do not let the water run.

Use garbage disposal sparingly.

While you wait for hot water, collect running water. It may

be used to water plants, etc. Consider installing an instant hot water heater near your

kitchen sink.

Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the fridge.

Cooking

Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start

a nutritious soup.

Wash your fruits and veggies in a pan of water instead of

running water.

Select proper pot size for cooking.

In The Bathroom

Minimize time when showering. If you reduce shower time

by 2 minutes you will save 150 galloons a month. Be sure

to collect water that is running to get to temperature.

When washing your hands turn water off while you lather.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

Plug the sink while shaving.

In Addition

Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.

Support Tap Into Quality and forgo plastic water bottles

to lower your carbon footprint.

As a final thought, the Pilot would like to hear from you about

water saving tips to share

Submitted by Paula Martin


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Enrollment Information for Local Schools

It is enrollment season for the 2014-15 school year. New families who wish to enroll their student

in Belmont-Redwood Shores public schools should enroll their students during the month o

February, if possible. Below are answers to frequently asked questions. More information, includ

ing enrollment forms, can be found at the districts website, www.brssd.org.

What is the process for student enrollment?The student enrollment process will start in February 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year. A new

Kindergarten enrollee with an older sibling in Kindergarten through fifth grade should complete

enrollment at their older siblings school. Students without currently enrolled older siblings will be

centrally enrolled at the District Office on Hallmark Drive in Belmont or at another designated loca

tion. A parent or legal guardian must enroll the student in person.

The District will have three enrollment periods: the first spanning the month of February 2014, the second from March 1, 2014

to June 20, 2014, and the third from June 23, 2014 to three weeks before school begins. Students who enroll during each peri

od will be assigned to one of the six district elementary schools. For the upcoming 2014-2015 school year, Kindergarten stu

dents who enroll in the first period will be notified of their school assignment by April 2, 2014; Students in grades 1 5 who

enroll in the first enrollment period will be notified by June 25, 2014. Because students will be assigned to schools in each enroll

ment period, families are encouraged to enroll their children during the earliest period. However, there is no priority given tothose enrolling earlier within the period.

To which school will my child be assigned?

Students will be assigned to elementary schools based on the walking distance from their homes to each of the six elementary

schools and space availability by grade at each school. The goal is to minimize the overall walking commute of all students and

place every student at their closest or second-closest school. The Districts enrollment webpage has a distance calculator to help

families understand how the distances from their home to the schools will be calculated. In 2013-14, 98% of new student

enrolling in the first enrollment period were assigned to their first or second closest school. Students assigned to their 3rd, 4th

5th, or 6th closest school are automatically put on the Priority Reassignment List.

Can I state a preference for my child to attend a particular school?

The Intradistrict Open Enrollment is available for parents to request a school. Intradistrict Open Enrollment occurs in Augustand requests will be considered at the start of the school year through the first 3 weeks of school. See AR 5116.1, provided on

the Districts enrollment webpage.

When do I enroll my child?

The first enrollment period is from February 3, 2014 February 28, 2014. Dates and times as follows:

February 3, 2014 February 7, 2014 Siblings of current students at their elementary school.

February 12, 2014 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. New Students, at Ralston Middle School

February 13, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office


February 17, 2014 Midwinter Break (Schools and District Office closed)

February 24, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at Nesbit School

February 25, 2014 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. New Students, at the District OfficeFebruary 26, 2014 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office

February 27, 2014 8:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. New Students, at the District Office


If you have questions after consulting the Districts enrollment webpage, call the Educational Services department at

650-637-4800, extension 1090. Thank you for your interest in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Schools!

Submitted by Michael Milliken, Belmont/Redwood Shores School Board Superintendent


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Imagery - An innovative way toimprove your posturePoor posture can lead to headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, low

back pain, and fatigue. Good posture projects confidence! Here

are some images to help you improve your posture:

* Sit or stand as if someone is gently pulling you up by your ears

* Stand on your feet as if they each are tripods - there should be

equal weight on the two sides of the balls of your feet and on your

heels

* Stand as if your body is a helium balloon and your feet are

anchoring you to the ground

* Sit as if your seat is a rocket ship and your heading for the moon

* Pretend you have videocameras filming from the front of your

shoulders and out your chest bone and youre filming the scene in

front of you

* Spread your collar bones outward as if they are smiling

* Pretend your knee caps are flashlights and they are shining for-

ward

* Pretend your pelvis is a bowl filled with water, maintain the

alignment of your pelvis such that the water doesnt spill for-

ward or backward

Common misconceptions about posture:1. The spine should be flat and without any curves - Actually, there

are natural curves in the spine. Your vertebrae that support your

neck and low back curve forward and the vertebrae that suppor

your mid-back and sacrum curve backward.

2. You should stand with your shoulders back, chest forward, and

chin up (think military posture). - Actually, your ears should be

directly in line with the middle of your shoulders, your front ribs

should not be flared open, and the tip of your nose should poin

straight in front of you.3. Your posture is fixed and you cannot improve - Its true that the

muscles that support your posture are endurance muscles and they

take time to train, but they can get stronger and support a new pos

ture! With some stretching, self-awareness, and persistence, you

can improve your posture.

Some tips for the desk jockeys Take a 10 second break every 20 minutes. During those 10 sec

onds, do one of the following:

Roll your wrists

Change the focus of your eyes

Roll your shoulders backwards Stretch your arms above your head or horizontally in front and

behind you

Gently tilt your head side to side

Stand up

Stretch one of your legs behind you (staying seated)

Gently twist your trunk in your chair

Touch your toes

Get some water

Post this guideline at your work station as a reminder!

Written by Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set, Physical Therapist -

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Redwood City Fire Department StartsNew Rescue Squad Program

Fire officials implement a pilot programdeploying a new rescue squad formedical calls to alleviate strain on

specialized fire equipment

Redwood City - The Redwood City Fire Department introduced a

new squad - Squad 409 - as a pilot program last week in an effort

to fill a much needed gap in fire service support. Squad 409 will

consist of a Fire Captain and Firefighter/Paramedic, who are already

on staff and who will be dispatched for various medical calls in

District 9 (downtown and areas east of El Camino), as well as pro-

viding needed additional support for traffic accidents and buildingfires in Redwood City and San Carlos, which contracts with the City

of Redwood City for fire services.

The squad concept is not new to the fire service or Redwood City. The term squad is a shortened version of the term rescue squad.

A squad can be tailored to each departments needs. This is important in that Squad 409 will be used primarily for medical aid calls

in contrast to other purposes used for rescue squads. AMR, the private ambulance service under contract with San Mateo County

will continue to handle the transportation component of patients to local hospitals.

Initially, the Squad 409 crew will drive a Ford Excursion that the fire department already has in its inventory; this truck will be equipped

with basic equipment and supplies needed for medical assistance. The ultimate Squad 409 vehicle (a four door utility truck) is currently

being fully outfitted to make it possible to carry more than basic medical supplies and it is expected to be on the road in February.

This pilot program is aimed at addressing a critical fire service need by providing an alternate way to respond to calls for medical assis-tance in the downtown area without overtaxing the Districts specialized ladder truck called Truck 9. In 2013 alone, Truck 9 ran over

2,700 calls - a number well above what is optimal. The excessive use of Truck 9 has caused this specialized piece of equipment undo

wear and tear, and limits its availability for incidents that require the specialized operations of a truck company to Redwood City and

San Carlos.

We think Squad 409 will provide a valuable service to our community, while giving our specialized equipment the break it needs so

it can continue to do its job, states Chief Skinner. Additionally, Squad 409 increases our ability to respond to disasters that may

occur. Squad 409, which uses more affordable equipment to respond to medical calls, will unburden Truck 9 to lengthen its useful life

to more appropriately fight large fires. To learn more, call Redwood City at 650.780.7305.

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The AAUW Monthly Meeting will be Sat., Feb. 15 a

10:30 am at the San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., 2nd

floor. The speaker will be Linda Hiebert Sekiguchi, a

former Bay Area AAUW member who is currently on

the Board of the Virginia Gildersleeve Intl. Fund. Thisfund provides small grants to empower women in devel

oping countries. In connection to this position, she has

travelled to over 80 countries and all 7 continents advo

cating for women and girls. She will be sharing stories

of these travels and the work the fund has done to pro-

mote human rights, violence prevention, womens liter-

acy, business skills and any other skills that improve

lives of women and girls around the world.

This event is sponsored by AAUWs San

Carlos/Belmont/Redwood City Branch. It is free and

open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Presidents Day Celebrated - Feb. 17th

Washingtons Birthday falls on Saturday,

February 22nd, and Lincolns Birthday fallson Wednesday, February 12th


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New Target Blood Pressure forOlder Adults Announced

For the past decade, health experts recommended that high blood

pressure treatment for adults age 60 and over should aim to

achieve a blood pressure of less than 140/90. In December 2013,

panel members of the Eighth Joint National Commission on

Prevention, Detection and Treatment of High Blood Pressure

(JNC 8) announced new blood pressure treatment recommenda-

tions for older adults. The new target blood pressure is 150/90 (or

lower). Additionally, the new recommended target for people with

diabetes or kidney disease was increased to 140/90, where it was

previously 130/80.

These recommendations are evidence-based, meaning that the rec-

ommendations are based on currently available research studies.

The JNC 8 Consensus Panel members have been working on this

recommendation for the past 10 years. Numerous reports over this

time period suggest there was quite a bit of spirited debate regard-

ing the recommendations contained in this report. Therefore, it

comes as no surprise that these recommendations are somewhatcontroversial in the medical community.

The JNC 8 authors concede that the benefits of lowering blood

pressure to less than 150/90 in people age 60 outweigh the risks of

pushing for lower blood pressures. The main premise is that when

blood pressures are lower than 150/90 in older adults, there is an

increased risk of undesired effects, particularly dizziness from a

blood pressure that is too low. Therefore the Commission felt that

the benefit of a relatively higher blood pressure outweighs the

risks of a blood pressure that may be too low. The panel members

do emphasize that these recommendations should not prompt a

change in medication treatment plans for individuals who have

high blood pressure that is currently under good control, norshould is prompt changes in stable treatment to allow the blood

pressure to go up to 150/90.

While these new recommendations are interesting, they do not

change the well-established basic strategies to control blood pres-

sure: watch salt in your diet, get 150 minutes of exercise per week,

and do not smoke. If you are an older adult currently under treat-

ment for high blood pressure, consider discussing these new guide-

lines at your next checkup. Do not make any changes with your

high blood pressure medications without consulting your health

care provider.

The article that announced the new JNC 8 recommendations canbe found on the Journal of American Medical Association website

jama.jamanetwork.com. Look for the 2014 Evidence-Based

Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults:

Report From the Panel Members Appointed to the Eighth Joint

National Committee (JNC 8).

About the author: Lynda Mackin, PhD, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, is a

board-certified Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with Dignity

Health Medical Group-Sequoia, located at 1301 Shoreway Road,

Suite 100, Belmont.

Events To Raise Money ForThe Nine Lives Foundation

Nine Lives is a community-based 501(c)(3)

non-profit organization in Redwood City

dedicated to rescuing cats and kittens

throughout Northern California from high-

kill shelters and at-risk situations. We holdevents throughout the year that help us meet

our goal of placing rescued cats and kittens in permanent, lov-

ing homes, saving them from senseless euthanasia. All the pro

ceeds (100%) from the events go directly to the support of the

shelter cats.

Upcoming Events

February 9th: All you need is Love and a Cat!

Come to our Valentine Adoption Fair. Join us for sweet and

delicious confections. Find your PURR-fect love with our spe

cial Valentines cat and kitten adoption rates. Shop for gifts for

your sweetheart and buy raffle tickets for a chance to winprizes! Special prices are good through the month of February

February 20th: Lunch or Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory

Old Spaghetti Factory in Downtown Redwood City is gener-

ously donating 15% of your lunch or dinner bill directly to Nine

Lives Foundation. Its their way to give back to the communi-

ty. Just tell them you are there for the Nine Lives Fundraiser.

Go with your family, friends or join a group of us that will be

going to the Redwood City location at 6PM.

More events listed at www.meetup.com/Nine-Lives-

Foundation-Events/ or www.Ninelivesfoundation.org

2014 - The Year of the Wooden

Horse - Improve Your Feng Shui

The Chinese New Year marks a grand

celebration and an important Chinese

holiday. Traditionally the festival hon-

ored deities and ancestors. Today its

somewhat different because Chinese

New Year involves centuries-old rituals,home decorations, celebrations, food

and social customs. Its customary for

every family to cleanse their home, sweeping away the bad luck

and making room for the good fortune in the coming year.

For the Year of the Wooden Horse a horse thats bright, intelli-

gent, friendly, energetic and a good friend celebrations begin

January 31, 2014 and end February 18, 2014 and you can improve

your 2014 home Feng Shui with color combinations that connec

the wooden horse to the five Taoist elements of Fire, Wood, Metal

Water, and Earth.


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Pope Francis and Downton Abbey

I like the way Pope Francis is making the

news and surprising the world, with his

movement toward the poor and away

from the remove of position and privi-

lege.

Last spring during Holy Week, he did not

behave as expected on Maundy

Thursday, the day the story about Jesus

washing the disciples feet is read and

enacted (John13). Previous Popes have gathered twelve upstand

ing priests as stand-ins for the twelve apostles, usually at either St

Peters or St. John Lateran Church, and in a symbolic gesture has

bowed down and given a token swipe at their feet.

This time Pope Francis went to the Casal del Marmo jail, a juve-

nile detention center on the outskirts of Rome, and he gathered

twelve young inmates to be the apostolic stand-ins. Several were

covered in tattoos, two were Muslim, and two were women

which flew in the face of Church tradition. He knelt down on thecold stone floor, put his white skull cap aside, and he washed,

dried, and kissed the feet of each one.

When Jesus bent down to wash his disciples filthy feet, which

was far beneath anybodys dignity at that time, much less their

leader, the apostle Peter initially refused to let him do it. It jus

wasnt right for a Rabbi of his standing. Ah Peter, Jesus said

you dont understand now, but you will.

Did Peter ever understand? Do we? When I told one of my ex

Catholic friends about what Pope Francis did with the inmates

she said, He wont last. In other words, you cant be messing

with the system like that and get away with it.

I was watching a recent clip from Downton Abbey where the

landed gentry was gathered around a very formal dining table in

tuxedos and evening dresses a normal dinner for them. The hei

of the estate, young Matthew Crawley, announced to all presen

that he had just gotten a job, and the Earl of Grantham looked a

him in disbelief, A job?! Then the scene shifts to the down

stairs kitchen where all the servants are bustling around to serve

them dinner, and one servant who had overheard the news

declared what they all knew, A gentleman does not work.

Thats the way the system works: some are born to be served and

some are born to serve.

Pope Francis is messing with the system. He is breaking out and

going back to his roots, not in Argentina, but in Jesus. He i

demonstrating a different kind of greatness, one that seemingly

cant last (which was said about Jesus too). But we see this great

ness at work all around us, with every humble movement away

from the remove of position and privilege toward those at the bot

tom, lovingly bending down to give dignity and lift others up. I

you know these things, Jesus said, you are blessed if you do

them.

Pastor Mary Graves - www.trinity-pres.org

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Protect Your Pet!Did you know February 14th is Pet Theft Awareness day? This

day is focused on educating pet owners about the dangers of pet

theft and what you can do to prevent yourself from becoming a

victim.

Unfortunately, there are people out there looking to snatch your

dog or cat. And suffice to say, some of these people are not going

to be giving your dog the loving, safe home. Many of these

thieves are only looking to sell your dog and cat to a research lab!

In many ways you need to keep as close of an eye on your dog as

you would a small child. So, you askwhat can I do to lessen

the chance of my dog being stolen? Im glad you asked!

* Spay and neuter your animals. This will decrease the

chance of them wandering away.

* Your companion animals should have all of the following

collars, ID tags, licenses and microchips.

* You might want to consider tattooing your animal.* Keep your animals indoors when you are not home.

* Have current photos of your animals, including written

descriptions.

There are also some things you should not do:

* Dont leave your animal tied up outside while you run in

for a cup of java.

* Dont leave your animal unattended in the car, not even for

a minute.

* Dont leave your animal in the yard if you are not there to

watch him.

* Dont allow your pet to be visible from the street. Often

passing cars and pedestrians are scouting the neighborhoodlooking for opportunities.

* If you find you are unable to keep your companion animal

do not place free to a good home ad. It is much safer to

contact your local humane society or a rescue group who wil

insure your dog or cat will have a loving home.

Many people are not aware of the problem of pet theft, so

help spread the word and tell your friends and neighbors and

other animal owners about this problem.

Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a

PetTech Pet First Aid Instructor.

Letme introduce Raymond Robinson (photo left) and Jim

Hassan (photo right). We see them all the time, but who

really is the man with the big redsign? I thought I would

share with you some more about our crossing guards, who

work hard to give the children and parents of Redwood

Shorestheir never-ending love and support.

Raymond Robinson helps cross pedestrians near MarlinPark. He has beenworking for Redwood Shores as a cross-

ing guard for six years. His famous smile and friendly

wave to passing carsreminds us all that small actsof kind-

ness can go a long way. When I asked Raymond why he

smiles to everyone, he said, Some days weall needsmil-

ing, even when its a bad day. Some days, people dont

want to smile, but I do it anyways, I like to make their day,

because it makes mine too. Raymond loves being a men-

tor tothe kids in the neighborhood, and hesays his favorite

part about the job is seeing when theyre little, and they

come back from college.

Jim Hassan has been working at Sandpiper Elementary

School since the beginning of the school year. He often

stops and chats with the children, who leave with a big

smile on their face. On the day of our interview, I asked

him about thetreats and cards addressed to Jim piled by the

stop sign, and he told me they were Christmas gifts the chil-

Meet the Crossing Guards in the Shores

dren had made for him. Ive done other jobs, says Jim. You know, youfeel appreciated to an extent, but Ive never gotten snacks and such appre

ciation. Its the little things every day that slows you down inside and

heats you up like a furnace.

Thank you, Raymond and Jim, for your wonderful dedication to our com-

munity. Make sure you give them a big wave the next time you pass by

By Kelly Song


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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

Wine enthusiasts should be familiar

with the competitive tasting that took

place in Paris in 1976 between Frances

upper echelon Bordeaux and Burgundy

and their California equivalents. While

it is not the caliber of the above event,

there is yet one more, somewhat

obscure incident that needs visibility:

The 1999 Franco-Iranian Wine

Incident, detailed in Rod Phillipss

book A Short History of Wine. On the French side of this

episode we have a nation where wine is central to and insep-

arable from their historical, national and cultural identity

While the Greeks introduced vines to their shores, it was the

French who turned winegrowing and wine appreciation into

an art form. Theyve utilized wine for gastronomical, nutri

tional, religious, medicinal and celebratory occasions, as

well as utilizing wine to seal and formalize official acts o

state.

On the Iranian (Islamic) side, we find a culture, which in the

early years of wines expanding distribution throughout the

Mediterranean countries, also enjoyed the many social and

culinary benefits of wine. However, in the seventh century

Mohammed banned its use and consumption after noting

that, like most things consumed to excess, it revealed its

negative and destructive effects. He banned the production

and consumption of this abomination of Satans handi

work, upon pain of you-know-what.

During the early planning of 1999s formal state visit, the

first one in nearly twenty years, the President of Iran, invok

ing the inviolate laws of his religion, informed the French

that he could not drink wine and would not even sit at a table

where wine was being served. On the other hand, a forma

visit of heads of state to France, in conformance with

Frances historical traditions, demands an official banquet

And any banquet without food and wine, especially for the

French, will never be a bona fide banquet. The Iranians

couldnt back down. The French wouldnt. The event was

cancelled and downgraded to a less formal diplomatic occa

sion where, presumably, something non-alcoholic was con-

sumed and all affronts to both sensitivities were avoided.

You and I know, however, that the Iranians likely missed out

on some exceptional wines. However, my Koran-informed

sources advise me that abstention will be amply rewarded in

the afterlife. When the pure and virtuous arrive inParadise

they will have a veritable bounty of goodies awaiting them

In it are rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of

which the taste never changes; rivers of wine, a joy to those

who drink; and rivers of honey pure and clear. The wines

will undoubtedly be flawless 100 pointersas will be the

accompanying 72 virgins. For those who wait, life in

Paradise will be quite good.

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

Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams

LOVE AT FIRST BITE!

February is such a funny little month. What other month can you celebrate

such an eclectic range of holidays from the pomp and circumstance of uncer-

emoniously dragging Punxutawney Phil from his makeshift burrow, to the fri-

volity of red roses, candies and special dinners to celebrate love on Valentines

Day, to honoring two of our most famous Presidents on Presidents Day, now

memorialized on the third Monday in February, to the mysterious Leap Year

which appears only every four years?

Growing up in Wethersfield, we had our own version of Pennsylvanias

Punxutawney Phil we just called him Mr. Woodchuck but it seemed as

though he created his own shorter winter hibernation schedule. He lived in the

woodpile in the shed adjacent to our garage, where Dad kept stacks of wood

for our two fireplaces, some miscellaneous gardening equipment, and our trash

cans. There was no light in the shed just cobwebs, spiders and other assorted

inhabitants who co-existed with Mr. Woodchuck. Despite the fact that my

brothers seemingly solitary chore was taking the trash out, invariably it was

one of the sisters who would grab the trash after dinner, fling open the back

door, race off the porch, run around the garage to the shed, give the trash cans

a good swift kick to scare any critters in residence, rip the lid off the trash

can, dump the trash, reposition the lid, and run back into the house, all in a mat-

ter of seconds. Brrr it was cold in late winter. Im not sure Dad ever figured

out why those trash cans were so dented! Sometimes wed see Mr. Woodchuck

waddle off through the backyards we thought he was rather cute when he

should have been happily snoozing in February. And any self-respecting New

Englander knows that of course the groundhog will see his shadow its only

February 2nd for heavens sake, with plenty of time for more winter snow and

ice.

Now for something sweet and chocolaty for Valentines Day dessert. This

recipe is adapted from Ye Olde Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. Special

thanks to my sister, Lori, for finding the recipe that we all used to enjoy. These

cookies are cake-like, yet moist and delicious I hadnt made them in years,

but they taste just as I remembered. They make a nice treat for Valentines Day,

accompanied with some French vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries.

WALNUT FUDGE DROP COOKIES

(Oven Temperature 350 Degrees)

1 Cup Bakers Superfine Sugar Cup Unsalted Butter

2 Oz. Unsweetened Chocolate (I used Scharffen Berger Unsweetened Dark

Chocolate 99% Cacao)

2 Large Eggs

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Teaspoon Salt

1 Cups Sifted White All Purpose Flour

Teaspoon Baking Soda

1 Cup Walnuts, chopped

Melt butter and chocolate over double boiler (water should be at a low sim-

mer) whisk until smooth, and remove from heat. Set aside to cool to room tem-

perature. (You can speed up this process by putting bowl in refrigerator for

several minutes)

Beat eggs, salt, add sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add cooled but-ter and chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Sift flour and baking soda and add

to wet ingredients. Do NOT overbeat! Add chopped walnuts, stir to incorpo-

rate evenly.

Drop cookie dough in small one tablespoon mounds (I use a small melon

baller, which works nicely) onto parchment paper covered cookie sheet, about

3 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees in regular oven for ten (10) minutes.

Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for a few minutes before mov-

ing them with a spatula to cookie rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!

These cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container. You can

also refrigerate the dough and bake up a few fresh cookies at any time.

Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994


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Stepping Up Your Casual WardrobeBy Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant

If youre like many people, youve got a pretty solid work wardrobe, but when it comes to your casual wear, you may find your-

self reaching for the same old jeans and tee-shirt day after day, or struggle when youre trying to put together something to wearout to dinner. Here are a few tips to help you step your casual wear up to a new level. The good news? Most of these will work

for both men and women!

Add in some color. Often our work wardrobes tend to be on the more conservative side theyre mostly blacks, browns, navys

But theres no reason you cant play with color on the weekends. Try adding in tops and sweaters in fun colors, like turquoise

or royal blue or purple. The good news is that they can work with the neutrals you already have in your closet for example pur

ple with dark brown, turquoise with khaki.

Get into a stylish pair of jeans. If you havent bought a new pair of jeans in a few years, its time to go shopping and get a pair

in a current style that fits you well. Consider a black denim. Try breaking up your suits and wear the jacket with the jeans for a

dressy casual look. Guys pop in a pocket square for extra pizzazz. Ladies dress up your jeans with a silk blouse and heels or

booties.

Pump up your outerwear. Besides the suit jacket or blazer mentioned above, up the ante on your outerwear. Ladies might op

for a jean jacket over a dress. Guys, try a vest or cardigan with a scarf tossed loosely around your neck. How about a jacket in

a more casual fabric, like cotton or linen?

All of these little changes can add up to a more polished weekend style. Theres no reason not to feel as confident and pulled

together off the job as on give it a try!

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores. Visit her website for useful tips and to sign up for her

monthly Style Bulletin: www.adenadesigns.net

Multifaith Day of Service Mondays

The Multifaith Day of Service Monday pro-

gram was recently kicked off at the First

Presbyterian Church of Burlingame.

As part of this program, children from the

Congregational Church of Belmont joined

other children in serenading the residents of

the San Bruno Skilled Nursing Hospital.They are Alice Chamberlin and Robin

Linares of Belmont and Emma and

Elizabeth Mye (shown right) of Redwood

Shores. (Pictured) Mike Venturino of

Belmont led the childrens choir.

Windows were washed at Hoover School

in Redwood City by the same program.

Jackie Speier shown (left) with two

of the volunteers at the breakfast that

kicked off the Multifaith Day

of Service Monday at the First

Presbyterian Church of Burlingame.

Submitted by Michele Carter


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Paws for Tales

Saturday February 1 at 11:00am

Dogs love to hear stories! Come read to a specially trained

dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.

Music, Stories & Games in English and Spanish

Saturday - February 8 at 11:00am

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

by the Friends of the Redwood City Library

Percussionist James Henry

Saturday - February 15 at 11:00am

A celebration of drums, percussion, music, and dance.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City Library

Seaside Storytime

Saturday February 22 at 1:30pm

Learn about life in the rocky shores of the SF Bay with

the Marine Science Institute.

Co-sponsored by the Redwood City Library Foundation

Peninsula Book Club

Tuesday - February 25 at 6:00pm

We will discuss Natsumi Sosekis The Gate. For more

information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.

Weekly Storytimes

Mondays -11:00am

Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5

Tuesdays - 6:30pm

Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays - 10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3

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

Homework Center

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

Wednesday - 1:00-6:00pm

Teen Gaming and Activities:

Mondays 5:00pm

Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood Shores Branch

Library!

Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday

7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pmVolunteer with the Friends of the Library

The Friends operates a resale book store inside the

Downtown Library to generate funds to support library pro-

grams and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more information

about the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests.

redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html

A Gardening Valentine

Cabbage always has a heart, Green beans string along,Youre such a Tomato, will you Peas me to belong?

Youve been the Apple of my eye, you know how much I

care,So Lettuce get together, Wed make the perfect Pear.

Now, somethings sure to Turnip, to prove you cant be

Beet;So if you Carrot all for me, lets let our Tulips meet.

Dont Squash my hopes and dreams now, Bee my Honey

dear;Or tears will fill Potatos eyes, while Sweet Corn lends anear.

Ill Cauliflower shop and say, your dreams are Parsley

mine.Ill work and share my Celery, So youll be my Valentine.

Compliments of Carlmont Nursery

Why Do I Need Life Insurance?

No one wants to leave their family unprepared for the future.

Planning today can protect the promise of your familys tomorrow.

Following are some of the reasons why you should consider life

insurance.

To Replace Lost Income.

Most people buy life insurance as a means to replace income lost if

something happens to them. Providing money for survivors is

important.To Pay Off Debt.

Debt can be very burdensome to your family, especially without

your income available to help repay it.

To Pay Final Expenses and Offer an Emergency Fund.

Final expenses can be very significant, especially if there are large

medical bills, funeral or legal expenses to pay. Life insurance pro-

vides cash that can be used to help your family cope in a time of dis-

tress.

To Help Pay for Your Childrens Education.

Educating children can be expensive and often requires a long-term

strategy. Many people plan to contribute funds each year until they

have enough money saved to pay all or some of their childrens edu-

cation costs. Unfortunately if something unexpectedly happens toyou, there may not be enough time to set aside adequate funds for

education.

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History Museum Continues Its Free First Fridays Program on

February 7 - The San Mateo County History Museum continues

its Free First Fridays program on February 7, 2014. Not only is

admission free the entire day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but programs are

planned for the public without any fees.

How About Contributing?*We are always looking for a hot tip*Who just got married*Had a new baby, made the honor roll*Started a new company*Organizing a garage sale, block party, arace of some kind. Let the Pilot know!!


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