THE PILOTVolume 43 Number 3 Redwood Shores Community Association March 2013

RSCA Ca l e nda r

Eggstravaganza 2013RSCA’s annual sponsored Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 23rd

Marlin Park from 1pm to 2pm

Be sure to arrive early as the event starts promptly

at 1pm. Bring your basket and find the area in the

park designated for your child’s age group. Moms

and Dads, bring your camera so your children can

have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

•2013 Levee Cleanup / Saturday - August 24th,8am to 12:00pm at Mariner’s Park.Barbecue lunch to follow

The Latest Updates On The Stateof the City On Line

RWC – There is so much exciting stuff goingon in Redwood City which of course affectsus, because we’re an integral part of RedwoodCity. You should be very interested to checkout RWC’s Annual Report for Fiscal Year2011/2012 – it’s absolutely filled with a lot ofgreat information about the City’s accomplishments, innova-tions, performance indicators, “facts and figures,” and a lookat some of the significant challenges and initiatives that eachdepartment will be addressing during this fiscal year.

The Strategic Initiatives Update, will bring you up to speedon the work that City staff is doing in fulfilling the CityCouncil’s Strategic Initiatives and Strategic Goals. The staffmade a Strategic Initiatives Update Presentation to the CityCouncil at their February 11 meeting. The City Manager andstaff, as well as the City Council, gave an overview updateof the City’s Strategic Initiatives.

At the RSCA Annual Meeting a State of the City address wasmade by Mayor Alicia Aguirre and Vice Mayor Jeff Geewith great information about what the City was able toaccomplish in 2012, and what will be happening in 2013.

These documents (and video!) are a great way to see what’sgoing on in Redwood City, and what’s coming up. We encour-age you to take a look, and be sure to share this email with others. You can visit Redwood City.org for the information onhow to look at the videos and slides.

City Hires Assistant City Manager RWC – After a significant, in-depth recruiting process, Redwood City announced the hiring of Ms. Audrey Ramberg as the City’s Assistant CityManager. Ms. Ramberg was most recently Senior Advisor and Project Leader for the County of San Mateo, and brings with her a great deal of experience in the wide-ranging field of municipal management. She will start work inRedwood City on March 18, 2013. Continued on page 26

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173rsca.org

2013 BoardPRESIDENTHarris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENTSue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.orgSECRETARYLynn Adams........................................lynnadams@rsca.orgTREASURERStephen Bellingham...............stephenbellingham@rsca.orgPAST PRESIDENTDoug Crisman................................dougjcrisman@rsca.org

BOARD MEMBERS

The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm,the third Thursday of each month at

The Redwood Shores Library

DEADLINES DEADLINESThe deadline for the April Pilot is the week

of March 12th - 19th

THE PILOT531 Shoal Circle, Redwood City, CA 94065

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THE PILOT is a monthly publication of theRedwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors andnot the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

President’s Memo Page 3RWS’s For The Bird’s, Garbage Rate Increase Page 4Slow down, No More Saturday Mail Page 8Carlmont Scots Win Boys Soccer Title Page 8Fob’s Can Make You Feel Safe Page 9Art On The Square, RWC Fire Department Page 10I Thank You God Page 11Migraine Headaches Page 12Chamber President Retires, Theater in RWC Page 17 Is It Just Me? Page 18Transit District Board Page 19Library Dates Page 20For The Health Of It, Club Fox Dates Page 21Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 23Spring Trend Page 24Rabbits As Pets Page 25Club USA, More on Asst. City Manager Page 26

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A Tip On CourtesyThey say courtesy in contagious,so why not start an epidemic?

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President’s Memo for March 2013 by Harris RogersWELCOME! New Shores ResidentsAt least twice each year we verify our postal mailing lists

with the U.S. Postal Service. What we receive is a file of“change of addresses” that provides a rough idea of how manypeople are moving in & out of the Shores.This past year we’ve seen a big increase in the number of

families moving into the Shores, along with a few movingfrom one home to another within the Shores! Since we mailThe PILOT to each postal address (and not to a person), ournew neighbors get The PILOT automatically.So a hearty “Welcome!” to those of you new to the Shores.

We hope that you find – and will help us keep – the Shores aGREAT place to live.

Questions From Our Members…We get quite a few comments that come back with our

Membership renewals each year. There always seem to becomments about dogs off leash (see last month’s PILOT),geese (and the mess they leave behind), traffic concerns(speeding and failure to stop at intersections), and other mis-cellaneous concerns. Here are a few questions that came up inthe past few months:* Why am I getting two PILOT magazines each month?A little over a year ago we discovered that there were many residences in the Shores that had gone missing from our mail-ing list. We also had new units in The Preserve, and in addingall those old and new addresses, a few were inadvertentlyadded twice. We’ve gone through the list again, and we hopethe problem has been fixed with this issue of The PILOT.

* Why can’t I renew my membership online?Boy, do we ever wish we could find a good solution to

this one.A group of us sat down over two years ago and came up with

a list of basic things we felt we would need in any “online”membership system. One of the most basic was the need toreduce the (now considerable) number of man-hours needed totrack and keep the system current. RSCA is a volunteer organ-ization, and any transition needs to make the process simpler,not more complex.We looked at several cloud-based solutions, but at the time

none lessened the need for manual processing of each & everyrenewal.If you know of a system that might work for us, please let me

know. Especially if you have some IT or contact managementexperience, I’d be happy to have you review our list of require-ments for your feedback.Any and all help with this one would be greatly appreciated!

* Why don’t you do an email version of The PILOT?We have a requirement from our original Articles of

Incorporation and Bylaws to communicate with the entirecommunity through The PILOT.

The only way we believe we can continue to do that is bysending a print version of The PILOT to every home & busi-ness address in the Shores.Although our email list is growing, postal mail is the only way

to assure that every home gets a copy of The PILOT each month.You CAN, though, find a copy of The PILOT on our web site

each month, at RSCA.org.

RSCA: What We DoThe primary purpose of the Redwood Shores Community

Association (RSCA) is to be THE advocate on issues thataffect the quality of life in the Shores. The mission of the Association is to represent the interests

of both residents and businesses in the Shores. RSCA is aninclusive organization that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of our community.RSCA endeavors to:1.provide a forum for united community action by all groupswithin the Shores, and to assist homeowners and mainte-nance organizations in achieving common goals.

2.disseminate, by newsletter and other means, information ofsignificance to the Shores utilizing the PILOT (a monthlynewsletter), the internet, and our roadway signboards.

3.encourage and promote a safe and healthful environment forfamily life.

4.present social, cultural, and other events for the Shores com-munity.

5.advocate fairness in taxation of property in the Shores.6.encourage responsible growth of property development inthe Shores.

7.carry on any business in furtherance of any of the aboveactivities, or any other activities which the Association shalldeem to be in the community interest.

8. implement the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores SubdivisionsNo. 1 and No. 2, Marlin Subdivisions No. 1 through andincluding No. 6, and Dolphin Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2,to appoint members of the Architectural Design ReviewBoards to those Subdivisions, and to coordinate the enforce-ment of the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores Subdivisions No. 1and No. 2 Marlin Subdivisions No. 1 through and includingNo. 6 and Dolphin Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2 with theCity of Redwood City.

HELP WANTED !RSCA is entirely a volunteer organization. The list of things

that we “could” be doing – things we would like to be doing –continues to grow. If you have a specific interest of something in the Shores that

YOU would like to see improved, and you have 1-2 hours a week to work with RSCA, let’s talk about how we mightwork together.

Page 4Redwood Shores –We’re For The Birds

Barrow’s Goldeneye (left)and Common Goldeneyemale ducks, Redwood ShoresDavit Lane lagoon. (Photo by Ken Schneider,Sequoia Audubon Society –November, 2010).

The birding community love to seek out Goldeneyes sincethey are in residence here only during the winter. During thesummer, these ducks prefer colder northern lakes and rivers andwere originally identified as a species, I believe, in Iceland. Both Goldeneye’s are striking, black and white, medium size

ducks. The males are difficult to tell apart except by the distinctcheck markings – a white circle on the Common and a whitecrescent on the Barrow. So now you know. Named for their eyecolor, both males have bright yellow eyes. The female Common and Barrow’s are even more difficult to

tell apart. They have chocolate colored heads and dark slate graybacks. The female’s eye color is more yellow than golden, butstill quite distinctive.

Female Common Goldeneye – (left)Female Barrow’s Goldeneye – (right)

All Goldeneyes have white bellies.

The Goldeneye’s diet is similar to other diving ducks. Theyeat aquatic plants and invertebrates as well as small fish. Likemany of our diving ducks, they like to fish in groups. Unlike a lot of water birds who like to build nests near their

favorite pond, Goldeneye’s nest in the hollows of trees. Thatsaid, the females will often deposit their eggs in anotherGoldeneye’s nest or even in the nest of another species of duck.The offspring are able to fend for themselves within a short timewhich is useful because some mothers abandon their babies.When this occurs, usually another female will take over and protect the abandoned chicks along with her own until they arecompletely independent. An Amusing Fact about the Name: “ Goldeneye” is the name

of a 1995 James Bond film starring Pierce Brosnan, in which theGoldenEye is a satellite weapon that can fire an electromagneticpulse.

Note: Do not feed, chase or annoy birds or other wildlife. They area valuable asset to our community. When you can, take a minute topick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse. Birds can choke onsmall plastic wrappers or get entangled in bags and starve.

References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The CornellLab of Ornithology website — www.allaboutbirds.org

By Ramona Ambrozic

City to Consider Increase in SolidWaste (Garbage/Recycling)Collection RatesRedwood City, CA – The City Council of Redwood City will beconsidering a 3% increase in the residential and commercial ratesfor garbage and recycling collection within Redwood City. Forthe majority of Redwood City households (most of which have a32-gallon cart), this would be an additional 79¢ per month/percart (for those with 20-gallon carts the proposed increase is 33¢ per month/per cart). A 3.25% increase is proposed for“unscheduled” other services.The City Council considered the proposed rate increase at a

public hearing on February 25, 2013. In general, the proposedrate increase is a result of a number of factors, including higherdisposal and processing costs (due to increases in tonnage andtipping fees), higher service levels due to an increased numberof residential customers, Recology’s wage and benefit costincreases resulting from its collective bargaining agreements,fuel rate increases, and general operating cost increases (moredetails on the cost factors are online).The rates charged to customers must reflect Recology’s actual

cost of providing service, and take into account the contractually-agreed upon revenues – in other words, Recology is guaranteed aspecified amount of revenue, which was negotiated as part of thefranchise agreement. This type of arrangement is typical in thegarbage/recycling collection industry. Notices of the proposedincrease have been sent to all garbage/recycling service customersin Redwood City. Customers were able to protest the proposedrate increase at the public hearing, or did so by writing to the Cityprior to the hearing.Solid waste collection rates are adopted annually by the City of

Redwood City. The proposed new rates are based on a financialprojection of operating costs and revenues for Recology San MateoCounty for calendar year 2013. The costs owed to Recology forcollection services of solid waste, recycling, and organics materialsin 2013 have been reviewed by City staff and the South BaysideWaste Management Authority (SBWMA) staff, and have beenapproved by the SBWMA Board of Directors. In addition, operat-ing costs include the cost for disposal and processing collectedmaterials at the Shoreway Environmental Center and franchise fees paid to the City of Redwood City. The SBWMA(www.rethinkwaste.org) is the joint powers authority representingthe various cities and agencies that contract with Recology.Other member cities in the SBWMA are also considering rate

increases. Due to Redwood City’s ongoing deliberate, conserva-tive fiscal management, we’ve been able to keep the proposedincrease to a reasonably low level, and avoid the more significantincreases being proposed by some cities. Visit Redwood City’s award-winning website at

www.redwoodcity.org for information about the City and itsservices, the community, recreation programs, education, andlocal business. Subscribe to Redwood City’s email newsletterand other City documents by visitingwww.redwoodcity.org/newsletters.

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Page 8No More Saturday Mail

RWC – Calling the six-days-per-week maildelivery business model “no longer sustain-able,” the U.S. Postal Service last monthannounced it will eliminate Saturday deliveryof mail by Aug. 1.

The plan to change delivery from six days aweek to five would only affect first-classmail. Packages, mail-order medicines, priority and express mail would still be delivered on Saturdays,and local post offices will remain open for business on Saturdays.

Eliminating Saturday mail delivery is expected to save the PostalService, which is in debt, $2 billion a year.

According to the U.S. Postal Service, the reasons are continued economic struggles and the increasing use of the Internet for com-munications and bill-paying by consumers. The U.S. Postal Serviceis also the only federal agency required to pre-fund health benefitsfor retirees, and those costs are escalating quickly.

“Our current business model of delivering mail six days a week is nolonger sustainable. We must change in order to remain an integralpart of the American community for decades to come,” the U.S.P.S.said in a statement.

Saturday is the lightest mail delivery day by volume, and manybusinesses are closed on Saturdays, according to the U.S. PostalService. However, many residents receive print magazines andads on Saturdays that may be shifted to another day.

A Rasmussen poll on mail delivery in 2012 showed “Three-out-of-four Americans would prefer the U.S. Postal Service cutmail delivery to five days a week rather than receive governmentsubsidies to cover ongoing losses.”

A USA Today/Gallup poll in 2010 found the majority of U.S. residents surveyed were OK with eliminating Saturday delivery.The March 2010 telephone survey of 999 adults revealed peopleage 55 and older were more likely than younger people to haveused the mail to pay a bill or send a letter in the past two weeks.

Slow Down!!I just received the February 2013 issueof The Pilot and saw a short paragraphon page 3 asking people to “Be CarefulOut There & SLOW DOWN”. Thiscaught my attention because I am aRedwood Shores resident and I runaround the neighborhood after work to get my exercise. It’soften dark by the time I get home to do my run, but I wear lightclothing to make myself visible and am cautious around thecrosswalks.

I’m really angry with the drivers in this area because I havehad several instances where I’ve been jogging through a cross-walk and have almost been hit by cars that don’t fully stop. I don’t know if it’s that the drivers don’t look carefully anddon’t see me or if they are trying to rush through the stop sothey don’t have to wait for me to cross in front of them. Lastweek was a ridiculously close call. When I was half-waythrough the cross walk the driver partially stopped and thenkept going. If I hadn’t stopped jogging in time I would havebeen hit.

It’s especially dangerous at the cross-walk from Shell crossingRalston. I try to plan my route to avoid that intersection.

Lucymarie Martese, resident of Redwood Shores

Carlmont High School BoysSoccer Team Wins Title

Carlmont High Boys’ Soccer Team won the title during the finalweek of the Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division schedule. The Scots, as they are called, accomplished their win following a1-0 victory over Woodside that clinched the league title. Senior,Ross Goffion led the way for the Scots, scoring the game’s onlygoal in the second half with an assist from Mitchell Jang.

Carlmont (11-2-1 in league, 15-3-2 overall) now advances to theCentral Coast Section tournament.

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A fob, or more commonly called a key fob, is a small securityhardware device with built-in authentication used to controland secure access to network services and data. The key fobdisplays a randomly generated access code, which changesperiodically, usually every 30 to 60 seconds. A user firstauthenticates themselves on the key fob with a personal identification number (PIN), followed by the current code displayed on the device.

Key fob is also a word used to describe a key chain and severalother similar items and devices. The word fob is believed tohave originated from watch fobs, which existed as early as 1888.The fob refers to an ornament attached to a pocket-watch chain.Key chains, car starters, garage door openers, and keyless entrydevices on hotel room doors are also called fobs.

The fob is actually like a alarm system and you should keep itwith you at all times. If your car key is equipped with a red“panic” button feature as part of your car alarm system, youhave a security system that requires no installation whatsoever,parked right in your driveway.

Feel safe again with a remote key fob to trigger your homealarm system. A remote key fob allows you to disarm yourhome security alarm system from a distance without enteringyour pass code and can go on your key chain to allow you

immediate access in activating and deacti-vating your house alarm system.

Remote key fobs have many advantages. They are great for activating your home alarm systemwhen you have your hands full uponentering or leaving your home. Theyalso work well when you want to armyour system from any room in yourhome without being right next to youralarm system.

You can arm your home alarm monitoring right before you go to bedand ensure that your family and home remain safe from intrud-ers. Remote key fobs even include a “panic” button that activates the house alarm and alerts the proper authorities inthe event of an emergency.

During a burglary, fire or medical emergency, remote key fobsassist in promptly notifying authorities to immediatelyrespond. Receiving a quick response in these urgent situationsis critical, so making sure that you have a quality, workableremote key fob should always be a top priority.

Pilot Staff

Fobs Can Make You Feel Safe

Stilo Salon celebratesit’s 15th anniversaryin the Market PlaceShopping Center inRedwood Shores.

We have serviced over 38,000clients in this past 15 years and continue to lead the Peninsula in the hair care industry and have been recognized nationally in the industry news & magazines since 1998.We thank our wonderful Redwood Shores Community forcontinuing their support. 

In honor of our existing clients who have supported usthrough all these years, we are offering them a 15% discounton all our hair care products including Moroccan Oil, Oribe& Bumble & Bumble during the months of March and April.

We are also offering all NEW clients a hair treatment

(valued at $25 - $35) and a haircut & style (valued at $65)

for A one-time charge of $50.00.

Offer expires April 30, 2013Must mention the “Pilot Ad”

236 Redwood Shores ParkwayRedwood Shores

654-5400www.stilosalon.com

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RWC’s Department’s “Fire Protection Rating” Improves In Latest Evaluation

President’sClub MemberDRE#70053608

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Discover a Partnership in Excellence

RWC – The Redwood City Fire Department announced todaythat after extensive evaluation its fire-protection services, asrated by an insurance industry advisory company, improvedfrom a Class 3 to a Class 2.

The classification by Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO),known as the Public Protection Classification (PPC) program,assesses the fire-protection efforts in a particular community.The Redwood City Fire Department was graded on:Communications, Water Supply, Operations, Training, and FirePrevention Codes and programs. The department received anoverall score of 89.27 out of possible 100 total points. This newrating places the department in the top 1% safest of all U.S.municipal rated fire departments.

“Our recent evaluation indicates the commitment made by ourCity Council, City Management, the Redwood City WaterDivision, and San Mateo County’s Public SafetyCommunications,” said Fire Chief James Skinner. “We areextremely proud and dedicated to be providing the best servicesto our community.”

ISO collects information on municipal fire-protection efforts incommunities throughout the United States. In each of thosecommunities, ISO analyzes the relevant data using its FireSuppression Rating Schedule (FSRS). The company thenassigns a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10. Class 1

generally represents superior property fire protection, andClass 10 indicates that the area’s fire-suppression programdoesn’t meet ISO’s minimum criteria.

By classifying communities’ ability to suppress fires, ISO helpsthe communities evaluate their public fire-protection services.The program provides an objective, nationwide standard thathelps fire departments in planning and budgeting for facilities,equipment, and training. And by securing lower fire insurancepremiums for communities with better public protection, thePPC program provides incentives and rewards for communitiesthat choose to improve their firefighting services. ISO providesstatistical, actuarial, underwriting, claims, and related informa-tion and analyses to insurers, reinsurers, agents, insurance reg-ulators, and other government agencies. For more information,visit the ISO mitigation website at www.isomitigation.com.

Passover starts Monday,March 25th & lasts

until Tuesday April 2nd.

ART ON THE SQUARE-Call for Artists & Crafters forJune - August 2013 Shows

RWC – This is your chance to bring your art to thousands of peoplein Downtown Redwood City – it’s the Call for Artists for Art on theSquare! Each season, Art on the Square features the best in fine artsand crafts each month between June and August at CourthouseSquare in Downtown Redwood City. Complementing Music on theSquare and the PAL Blues Festival, AOTS showcases original paint-ing, photography, jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more at prices forevery budget. Plus, Jewelry on the Square (JOTS) will return in July.

Note: there will be monthly jurying until each show is filled. Applytoday at www.redwoodcityevents.com

For more information, email ArtontheSquare@sbcglobal.netArt on the Square 2013 dates & times:* Friday June 14, 5-8:30 pm with Music on the Square* Friday July 12, 5-8:30 pm Jewelry on the Square with Music on the Square

* Friday July, 26, 5-8:30 pm with Music on the Square* Saturday July 27, noon-8 pm with the PAL Blues Festival* Sunday July 28, noon-5 pm with the PAL Blues Festival* Friday August 24, 5-8:30 pm with Music on the Square

Time for you to answer the Call for Artists for Art on the Square!

Just Sold Another Home In TheNeighborhood

510 Rivermist Ln.,Gossamer VillageRedwood Shores

Page 11ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

278 Redwood Shores Parkway(Next to the Nob Hill Market)

Redwood ShoresTel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com

I Thank You God For This Most Amazing!

ASPIRIN: A POTENT DRUGOne important drug that is often left off the medical history form at the dental office is aspirin (ASA, Ecotrin, Empirin, Easprin andMeasurin). The reason appears to be that the perception of their potency is often underated. When we are asked about taking any medications, most of us think about prescription medications, and waiting in line at the pharmacy. We are much less likely to thinkabout the bottle of aspirin we picked up at the supermarket. Aspirin is a potent drug that is used for a wide variety of conditions. The primary function of aspirin is to reduce pain, swelling and fever. Aspirin is often used to ease the discomfort associated with atoothache, headache, reduce the risk of a second heart attack, relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and other medical uses.Despite its importance, one important side effect of aspirin is that it can increase bleeding. This is of critical importance to any doctorwho is performing a surgical procedure. This includes your dentist when providing certain types of dental treatment. The dental procedures expected to cause bleeding include dental extraction, deep cleaning under the gum-line, gum surgery, and biopsies. The dailyuse of aspirin can cause excessive and prolonged bleeding during and after these procedures. It is also important to remember that the aspirin used in combination with other blood thinners such as Coumadin (warfin sodium), Ticlid (ticlopidine), and Persantine (dipridamole) can increase bleeding even more than aspirin alone. In some cases, aspirin should be avoided for at least one week priorto dental procedures that are expected to cause bleeding. The decision to alter your aspirin intake should be made with the consultation of your family doctor (or specialist) and your dentist. You should always include any dentist’s medical history form,especially aspirin and aspirin containing compounds.

i thank You God for most this amazingday: for the leaping greenly spirits of treesand a blue true dream of sky; and for everythingwhich is natural which is infinite which is yes

(i who have died am alive again today,and this is the sun’s birthday; this is the birthday of life and love and wings: and of the gaygreat happening illimitably earth)

how should tasting touching hearing seeingbreathing any – lifted from the noof all nothing – human merely beingdoubt unimaginable You?

(now the ears of my ears awake andnow the eyes of my eyes are opened)

By ee Cummings

I first heard this poem while visiting Young Life’s MalibuClub up on the beautiful Princess Louisa Inlet in Canada. Oneof the other guests recited it from memory, and I loved it somuch that I made him write it down for me. I tucked it away

in my journal and then looked itup when I got home.Now, after years of saying and

sharing it with others, I too havecommitted it to memory and actu-ally rattled it off to a friend recent-ly when we were walking outbeyond the Shoreline Café inMountain View on a beautifulday. I was so thrilled that my unreliable memory camethrough, and I could remember the whole thing!At the end of this month we celebrate our resurrection Hope,

which is not just a hope that meets us after death, but everyday. It’s the birth day of life and love and wings that opens theeyes of our eyes and awakens the ears of our ears, inviting usout of our tombs of despair, whatever they may be. i thank you God for most amazing!!

By Pastor Mary Graves

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Sarah Allen L.Ac

130 Shoreline Dr. #130Redwood City, CA

94065

650-631-1500www.PremierChiropractic.com

Acupuncture in the treatment ofHeadaches and Migraines

By Sarah Allen, L.Ac

Headaches are most basically defined as “a pain in the head.” Most peoplehave experienced at least one headache in their lifetime and for some thedays without being plagued by this potentially debilitating condition arefewer than the rest. It has been observed that 85-90% of the populationexperience occasional headache pain. The spectrum is large but no matterwhat frequency or intensity, acupuncture is a great modality for preventingand treating headaches of all different origin.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) understands headaches to be a resultof an imbalance in the system. Skilled practitioners are able to sort throughdifferential diagnosis isolating the imbalance and work to correct it. TCMhas been recognized for its ability to treat a myriad of different types ofheadaches including tension headaches, cluster headaches and migraines.

In a case study, published in the June 2003 Issue of Medical Acupuncture,doctors found that patients treated by acupuncture showed resolution orreduction in the frequency and severity of cluster headaches, and adecrease or discontinuation of medications. It was concluded thatacupuncture could be used to provide sustained relief from clusterheadaches and to stimulate adrenal cortisol to aid in discontinuing corticosteroids.

A clinical observation, published in a 2002 edition of the Journal ofTraditional Chinese Medicine, used scalp acupuncture to treat 50 patientspresenting with various types of headaches. The results showed that 98%of patients treated experienced no headaches or only occasional, mildheadaches in the six months following care.

In November 1999 a study was published in “Cephalalgia” where scientistsevaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of migraines andrecurrent headaches. 22 randomized control trials were systematicallyreviewed. A total of 1,042 patients were examined. It was found thatheadache and migraine sufferers experienced significantly more relief fromacupuncture than patients who were administered “sham” acupuncture.This research suggests that acupuncture and Chinese medicine is a safe andeffective modality in the treatment of headaches and unlike conventionalwestern medication acupuncture has been proven to have no known side effectsmaking it an invaluable choice. If headaches have been, or are becominga regular part of your life find an acupuncturist today who can help!

Sarah Allen, L.Ac. practices at Premier Chiropractic Clinic in RedwoodShores. This reprint is part of a bimonthly Health Newsletter program. Ifyou would like to be included in future Health Newsletters, log ontowww.PremierChiropractic.com and sign up with your email address toreceive our monthly newsletters by email.

Information provided courtesy of acufinder.com

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Page 17Chamber President and CEOLarry Buckmaster RetiresAfter 30 years as President andCEO of the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber ofCommerce, Larry Buckmasterretired January 31st, 2013.

Buckmaster is credited with starting the Chamber’s 26 year oldLeadership Redwood City/Belmont/San Carlos Program which has graduated close to 800graduates filling our communities with informed and engagedleaders. Many of those holding key roles in our communitiestoday are graduates.

Under his leadership, the flagship event of the Chamber, itsProgress Seminar grew from a local event to a bay area eventattracting over 300 attendees each year. This has become thetriple crown of regional summits.

He founded the Kainos Benefit Golf Tournament. Over thecourse of the Tournament’s history it has raised over $750,000for Kainos.

Under his strong leadership everyone became aware that theRedwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce wasone of the premiere Chambers of Commerce statewide.

Larry Buckmaster said, “I have enjoyed my thirty years withThe Chamber and feel proud of its many accomplishments thatwe achieved during this period. This could not have beenaccomplished without the strong, dedicated volunteer base ofour Chamber.”

Tom Mohr, former President, Canada College, expressed thefeelings of many when he heard of his pending retirement, “youhave been a marvelous leader and most effective manager of theChamber and all its initiatives. Your legacy is powerful; theentire community has been deeply affected. No one I have metin RC has done more community building and guided more community building than you. It is such a great pleasure toobserve your skillful relationshipdevelopment in every categoryof Chamber endeavors. I marvel atwhat you have accomplished. Yourlegacy will be a driving force formany years to come.”

Amy Buckmaster has been namedinterim President and CEO effectiveFebruary 1, 2013.

This email was sent to: jgee@swinerton.comThis email was sent by: Redwood City-San Mateo County

Chamber of Commerce

Theatre in Redwood CityOver 15 years ago, I started my involvement with the City. I wason the Arhcitectural Review Committee and was assigned as theliaison to the Downtown Task Force. The purpose of theDowntown Task Force was to develop a vision to rejuvenate ourdowntown - to make our downtown a “place” for activities, forbusiness, and for entertainment.

One of the goals of our downtown is to make Redwood City the“entertainment hub” of the Peninsula. The seeds of this vision wereplanted with the Century 21 movie complex, and the creation ofCourthouse Square, our outdoor living room, where we hosted over150 events last year, bringing over 140,000 visitors to Redwood City.

Redwood City is now well on its way to being the entertainmenthub. The Fox Theatre has hosted over 100 concerts and events intheir first year, including visits by President Obama in 2012, andmost recently Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor in January. TheClub Fox hosts weekly concerts and live music. Angelica’s Bistrowill be back with live music when they complete their renovationsin a couple months.

Most recently, Dragon Productions Theatre Company held theirribbon cutting on January 25 for their new home in Redwood City, on Broadway, right across the street from the Century 21Theaters. Dragon Theatre is a professional nonprofit live theatreproduction company founded in 1999. Dragon Productions beganas a nomadic theatre company that produced nine shows before choosing Palo Alto as its first home, and then moving to RedwoodCity. Dragon’s mission is to produce professional theatre that is uncommon, intimate, and accessible to its audiences, artists, and community.

Broadway By The Bay (BBB) moved to the Fox Theatre in 2011.Broadway By the Bay is the only major musical theatre companybetween San Francisco and Palo Alto producing large-scale musicalproductions using local talent. BBB is committed to producing thehighest-quality shows, at affordable prices and through engagementwith the community. Rehearsals are currently underway for theirfirst production of the 2013 Season, Cats, which opens on April 6.The 2013 season includes Oliver, Cabaret, Guys & Dolls, and It’s A Wonderful Life.

In addition to these great theatres helping transform our City into theentertainment hub of the peninsula, our area is a great place for rising stars. Carlmont, Sequoia, Aragon and San Mateo High (TheForeigner opens April 25) Schools have wonderful performing artsprograms as well as Tri-School – Notre Dame Belmont/Serra/MercyBurlingame (A Drowsy Chaperone opens March 15). HillbarnTheatre has a youth conservancy, San Carlos Children Theatre (TheU-u-ugly Duckling opens March 8) has year-round productions,Bay Area Education Theatre Company performs at Cañada College(Peter Pan opens on April 19), and many more not mentioned.

We are very fortunate to have some great talent in the area, andhave so many performances available to all of us. Make it a nightout in Redwood City and enjoy some great entertainment!

By Vice Mayor, Jeff Gee

Is it Just Me? by Amy Brendel, M.D.Or is it Getting Warm in Here?

Some women experience “hot flashes”when they begin menopause, which iswhen their menstrual cycle comes to anend. Hot flashes are sudden onsets ofoverheating—most commonly on the

face, neck and chest. These onsets can cause a red flush to appearon the skin, and in some women they cause perspiration accom-panied by a rapid heartbeat or chills.

The frequency and severity of hot flashes varies greatly fromwoman to woman. Each episode generally lasts a few minutes,and the entire hot-flash span usually lasts one year or longer.Some women may experience them several times per week, whileothers have them several times per day. When hot flashes occurat night, they may negatively impact sleep. In severe cases thiscan lead to problems with memory, anxiety and depression.

While we don’t know exactly what causes hot flashes, we doknow that it involves the hypothalamus, or the area at the base ofthe brain that acts as the body’s thermostat. When menopausereduces the amount of the hormone estrogen in the body, webelieve this withdrawal affects the functioning of the hypothala-mus, causing hot flashes.

We’re not sure why some women have hot flashes and othersdon’t. We do know that smoking, being overweight and beingphysically inactive increase your risk. Ethnicity also plays a role:More African-American women report menopausal hot flashes

than women from other ethnic groups, and more Caucasianwomen experience them than Japanese and Chinese women.

While the most effective treatment for hot flashes is hormonereplacement therapy (HRT), there are health risks involved. Theseinclude blood clots, stroke, heart disease and breast cancer. Othermedical treatments for hot flashes include antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs, but these also cause side effects such as nausea,dizziness, weight gain or sexual dysfunction.

Women who choose medications to treat their hot flashes should discuss the pros and cons with their doctors. Certain drug choicesmay be better for certain patients depending on the severity of symptoms and personal/family health histories, such as heart diseaseor breast cancer risk factors. It’s always best to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time possible to address symptoms.

Some women effectively manage their hot-flash symptoms withlifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking; dressing in layers andremoving outer layers when a hot flash comes on; avoiding spicyfoods, caffeinated beverages and alcohol; and adopting stress-reducing activities such as yoga or meditation.

Hot flashes may pose a mild nuisance or be severe enough toimpact daily activities. The good news is that regardless of theseverity, there are lifestyle changes and medicines that can help.

Photo Caption: Dr. Amy Brendel is an internal medicine physicianat the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s Redwood Shores Center.

Endnote: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editorArian Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.

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Transit District Board Elects New OfficersRWC – The San Mateo County Transit District Board ofDirectors elected new officers at its meeting yesterday. ViceChair Carole Groom was elected chair and Jeff Gee was electedvice chair, in unanimous votes.

County Supervisor Carole Groom represents the San MateoCounty Board of Supervisors. Gee, vice-mayor of RedwoodCity, was appointed to the board by the City SelectionCommittee to represent the southern cities in the County.

The board also voted to move their meeting to the firstWednesday of each month for the remainder of the year begin-ning April 3, 2013. The change was made to accommodateChair Groom’s schedule who has been appointed to serve onthe California Coastal Commission.

The Transit District’s board has nine members, with two representatives from the county Board of Supervisors; threecity council representatives, who are appointed by the CitySelection Committee; three public members from differentgeographic regions of the county; and a transportation expert,who is appointed by the county Board of Supervisors.

The Transit District board will meet again Wednesday, March13 at 2 p.m. at 1250 San Carlos Ave. in San Carlos, two blocksfrom El Camino bus service and the train station.

For more information about the board or for other Districtinformation, visit www.samtrans.com.

About SamTrans: The San Mateo County Transit District is the administrative body for the principal public transit andtransportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans busservice, including Redi-Wheels paratransit service, Caltraincommuter rail and the San Mateo County TransportationAuthority. Caltrain and the TA have contracted with theDistrict to serve as their managing agency, under the directionof their appointed boards.

The Transit District is in the process of reinvesting in its bus system to improve operational efficiency and increase ridership.The effort, known as the SamTrans Service Plan, will bereleased for further public review next month.

Affordable Books at the Book Nook:Open 12-4, March 9, 10, 22, 23. Located at #1 Cottage Lane, Twin Pines Park, Belmont.Paperbacks are 3/$1. Trade paperbacks are $1.Hardbacks are $2 and up. We have a large supply ofCDs at low prices. All proceeds benefit the Belmont Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Belmont Library. Information: 650-593-5650 or www.thefobl.org.

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Music, Stories & Games in English and Spanish • Saturday March 9 at 11:00am Join Valéria for music and stories for ages 1-4.

Access to Oddities with Brian Scott• Saturday March 16 at 11:00am Unique entertainment combining magic, comedy and pure fun!Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Seaside Storytime• Saturday March 23 at 1:30pm Learn about sharks of the Bay with the Marine Science Institute.

Peninsula Book ClubMeets the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm. For more infor-mation and to RSVP, visit meetup.com/The-Peninsula-Book-Club. Homework Center• Monday-Tuesday 3:00-6:00, • Wednesday 1:00-6:00, • Thursday 3:00-6:00 Weekly StorytimesMondays • 11:00am – Preschool Ages 3-5 Tuesdays • 7:00pm – Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays • 10:30am – Preschool Ages 3-5 Thursdays • 11:30am – Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months Teen Gaming and Activities: Mondays • 5:00pm

Visit Sea link Café at the Redwood Shores Branch Library!Café hours: • Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, • Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch Library Please visit www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html Volunteer with the Friends of the Library The Friends operates a resale book store at the Downtown Libraryto generate funds to support library programs and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more information about the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests.

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For the Health of It!Pump Up Your Nutrition: My #1 Choice for a Daily Blast of PowerfulNutrients

If you want to feel alive and well in yourbody, healthy food choices are core. And themore nutrients you can pack into a singlemeal, the better! Here’s something you can easily do every morningthat will seriously boost your nutrition and taste great too:

Drink a balanced smoothie with added superfoods!

By balanced, I mean include a clean protein, fresh or frozen fruitand/or veggies (healthy carbs), and a dash of good fat. And make thistasty concoction in your own blender – beware of store-bought substitutes! The amount of sugar in these drinks is incredibly high –even with some “good stuff” in there, they are not good choices forfeeling less stressed and more energetic throughout the day.

A clean protein could be plain Greek yogurt, organic egg whites(choose 100% real egg whites) or a protein powder such as whey, riceor hemp. Do not opt for soy protein and stick to simple ingredientlists, preferably sweetened with stevia, if at all. Some examples are:Whey Factors by Natural Factors, Vega Naturals, Garden of Life RawProtein, Nutiva Hemp Protein, etc. Whole Foods carries many, andfor online shopping, try iherb.com.

I like to add frozen berries because they are loaded with antioxidantsand lower in sugar than other fruits, but try any fruits you enjoy – thegoal is to create something both healthy and delicious to look forwardto every day. For those who want the added benefit of veggies, asmall handful of chopped carrots, spinach, celery and/or frozen peascan be tossed in and barely noticed.

In terms of good fat, try flax, hemp or coconut oil, shelled hempseed,or ground chia or flaxseed. The seeds will add fiber and protein inaddition to good fats. Almond (or other nut) milk or unsweetenedcoconut milk beverage (by So Delicious) also add healthy fat andimprove creaminess and ability to blend. If you need more sweet-ness, try Nunaturals alcohol-free liquid stevia or similar. Adjustwater or other liquids to desired consistency.

To make your smoothie even more of a nutritional powerhouse,experiment with concentrated fruit and veggie powders, such as acai,camu camu berry, wheat grass, barley grass, and/or other blends ofgreens or fruits/veggies. Some of my favorites are: MacrolifeMiracle Reds and Macro Greens, Amazing Grass (many flavors andblends at Whole Foods) and Pure Planet Just Barley. I buy PurePlanet and Macrolife products at iherb.com.

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* Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha Cha (DJ).9 p.m. – Friday, March 8. $10.

* Bay Area Tributes 10 Year Anniversary with Damage Inc., All Star Jam, Lovedrive.8 p.m. – Saturday, March 9. $12.

* Wild Child – A Live Recreation of a 1960’s Doors Concert.7 p.m. – Sunday, March 10. $18.

* Paula Harris (Club Fox Blues Jam).7 p.m. – Wednesday, March 13. $5.

* The Cheeseballs.9 p.m. – Friday, March 15. $18.

* Daniel Castro (Club Fox Blues Jam).7 p.m. – Wednesday, March 20. $5.

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* Pride & Joy.9 p.m. – Saturday, March 23. $18.

* Raising the Roof Concert for the Blues Hall of Fame Museum.1 p.m. & 4 p.m. – Sunday, March 24. $15.

* The Best Intentions - Motown Review. 8:30 p.m. – Friday, March 29. $13.

* Zoo Station & Petty Theft.9 p.m. – Saturday, March 30. $15.

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Page 23WINE APPRECIATION

By Tom BarrasI have previously offered my fanciful

interpretation of wine’s origins—how it was discovered by ancient, cave-dwelling, soon-to-be-oenophiles. In that set-up, wineappeared naturally because of the wildyeasts on the grapes. In fact, some writers notethat each grape is a self-contained winery. It contains all that is needed—sugar, moisture,yeasts. That wine was “discovered” asopposed to “invented” is without question.However, once the process was more fullyunderstood, mankind quickly developed and formalized the following basic routine: Pick thegrapes when ripe, crush them, let natural yeasts ferment the sugars into alcohol, remove precipitatesand—start drinking!The above “flashcard” approach assumes that nature

will take its course and the finished wine will be clear, bright, aromatic,balanced, well structured, and, overall, taste just great. However, in a non-interventionist mode, that is not always the case, and winemakers nowutilize any number of numerous legally approved additives and supplements to adjust the wine to their desired stylistic goal. Some con-sider this an artistic “crafting” effort, while others relate it to what theFrench call elevage—literally raising or otherwise elevating the wine fromits rather base, untamed state to something far more civilized and refined.The winemaker’s range of options now includes a wide variety of fifty

or more materials and additives that are legally “approved as being consis-tent with good commercial practice in the production, cellar treatment, orfinishing of wine.” Along the way, to facilitate the final product andachieve their intended wine style, winemakers can, for example, increaseor reduce inherent acidities, augment or diminish natural tannins, raise orlower usual alcohol levels, and deepen or lighten colors and flavors.Additionally, they can (and should) fine, filter, clarify and purify, whilethey also stabilize, deodorize and preserve. And, of course, they can alsosweeten, smooth and enrich—all intended to deliver the perfect, critically-approved wine. Whew!In addition to the obligatory statement that alcohol consumption could

be harmful to your health, wine labels typically only mention the alcohollevel and the presence of sulfites. Some wine journalists argue for inclusion of all additives and materials that have been utilized in wine’sproduction. I’m conflicted on that one, and you might be as well. Whatdo you or I conclude from the use of these unpronounceables: acetalde-hyde, alumino-silicates, dimethylpoly-siloxane, dimethyl dicarbonate,ethyl maltol, ferrocyanide compounds, granular cork, polyvinyl-polypyr-rolidone, or lysozyme? They are all legally approved to produce some of the salutary effects noted above, and they apparently have no knownside effects. However, I’m not nearly as confident about the following wine additive

that seized my attention while researching this topic: sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (SCC). California Watch, founded by The Center for Investigative Reporting, reported on December 6, 2011that “Australia OKs laxative agent as wine additive.” SCC apparently isa chemical contained in laxatives that is “prized by the medical world forits anti-bulking and laxative properties.” In addition to that it is used insmall doses “to stabilize and thicken beverages and food.” What the crap is that all about? That stuff’s in my wine? Are they

telling me those enticing, viscous “legs” oozing down the insides of mystemware are attributable to sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and not tothe inherent nature of the grapes or their unique terroir provenance? Is that voluptuous, full-bodied summer white nothing more than an airbrushed, anorexic lightweight with a padded bra? And does that meanit could take 12 to 24 hours to experience its long, crisp “finish?”

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From LYNN’s KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine) – Lynn Kathleen Adams

KISS ME, I’M IRISH – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR ST.PATRICK’S DAY

Who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s Day? Great parades, Irish wolfhounds,step dancing Irish lasses and laddies, a pint of Guinness and of course, thetraditional corned beef and cabbage (although corned beef is anAmerican, not Irish, tradition)! It always seemed as though the Chicagoand New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parades were the most intriguingand colorful. I couldn’t wait to see those elegant yet shaggy Irishwolfhounds – it was one of the highlights of watching the parades.

We always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the traditional boiled NewEngland dinner of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots, yet even asa youngster, it seemed to me that everything tasted the same, i.e. of boiledcorned beef. I longed for more distinctive flavors. It wasn’t until I moved to Mill Valley, CA that I started my quest to discover more flavorful presentations. I longed for succulent corned beef, but finishedoff with a little more pizzazz and distinction. Hence discovery of a fewingredients to make a tasty glaze to cover the cooked corned beef for a few minutes in a hot oven to set the meat and give it a little more sophis-ticated taste. Boiled cabbage bored me to tears, but sautéed red and greencabbage with red onions, olive oil, butter, salt & pepper, a few carawayseeds, fresh egg noodles (precooked), a splash of vinegar and a teaspoonof sugar livened up the taste and presentation. I adore fresh baby carrots,and whole carrots with their trimmed green stem, sautéed with a little butter, brown sugar, as splash of Guinness and freshly chopped dillenhance their delicious sweet flavor. Ho-hum on the mashed potatoes, oreven Colcannon – I opted instead for a potato casserole that could be prepared ahead, with grated russets, butter, sour cream or crème fraiche,Dubliner cheddar cheese, sprinkled throughout with freshly choppedchives and green onions for that touch of green. And Maureen’s IrishSoda Bread, of course. All of these ideas finally came together beauti-fully with the start of the traditional Adams Annual Irish Dinner.

ADAMS’ FAMOUS CORNED BEEF WITH SPECIAL GLAZE2 3 Pound Corned Beef Briskets1 Tablespoon Pickling Spice2 12 Oz. Bottles Guinness StoutRinse corned beefs under cold running water. Place them into large

stockpot and cover with cold water; bring to a boil and continue rollingboil under medium high heat for 5 – 7 minutes. You’ll see a cream colored “scum” forming on the top of the water. Remove corned beefsand set aside. Dump out the boiling water, and wash and rinse pot. Placehot briskets into pot, add cold water to cover, 1 Tablespoon of picklingspices, and put back onto burner. Again, bring to boil, being careful notto let pot boil over. Reduce heat to low and add two (2) bottles ofGuinness Stout (and yes, it is OK to taste the stout!), bring heat up tomedium for a slow rolling boil, then cover pot and reduce heat to simmer.You will need to simmer approximately 1 hour per pound, so two brisketsshould be fork tender after 3 – 3 ½ hours. Turn the briskets over a fewtimes during their simmer, and make certain they remain covered with thecooking liquid. When done, remove briskets and place into large roast-ing pan. Preheat Oven to 375 degrees, and make glaze (recipe below).

ADAMS’ SPECIAL CORNED BEEF GLAZE½ Cup Dijon Mustard½ Cup Honey1/3 Cup Sherry Wine Vinegar1/3 Cup Brown Sugar1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil

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SPRING TREND TALKSpring is a great time of year – put away the heavy boots and step out inthe freshness of the season. Maybe one of this year’s top trends will speakto you:Amazing Lace: We’re seeing lace everywhere – blouses, skirts and dress-es – and in so many vibrant colors. You can wear it in full ‘ladylike’fashion with kitten heels or toughen it up with a leather jacket andbooties.

Steppin’ Out: Shoe trends are all over the place…the above mentioned kitten heels make a return to the scene, as do lower, square-heeledpumps (nice for those who don’t like or can’t handle sky-high heels);gladiators are back as well, along with graphic and color-blocked heelsand wedges.

Warm-Weather Leather: A feather-light leather is very popular this season, and works so well in our mild Bay Area climate. Tunic tops,skirts and, of course, jackets are abundant.

Bright Light: Bright colors, especially orange, are popping up all over. Of course, you’re going to see emerald green (the color of the year)throughout the year. Try mixing classics (like navy, linen, tan) withthese beautiful brights for a fresh, new look. Naturally, black and whiteare always popular, but you’ll see a lot of stand-alone bright white thisseason as well.

Print It: Whether it’s graphics or Asians or florals, you won’t have anyproblem finding a print to work this Spring. Remember to keep thescale of the print in proper proportion to your size – a large print canoverwhelm a smaller body, while a tiny print loses its impact on a talleror larger frame.

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores.Visit her website at www.adenadesigns.net for free tips sheets and to signup for her blog and monthly newsletter.

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Wine Appreciation - Continued from page 23Dare I go on? OK, one more: It seems that SCC gives a whole

new meaning to the wine tasting descriptor commonly referred to as“barnyard.” I could be wrong, but it seems to me that wine label warnings for the

50+ AARP crowd might be in order when SCC is added to the wine. At a minimum, they should be advised to reduce the serving size of theirmorning, high-fiber cereal, and/or possibly forego their twice or thrice-daily routine of Metamucil, Citrucel and other fiber-laden products thatpromote regularity, intestinal bliss and a cheery disposition. On the otherhand, while it’s not exactly homeopathic or holistic, I wonder if two orthree glasses a day of Aussie wine—a sort of vinous stool softener—could well take the place of those two intestinal aids. Of course, my concerns are nonsensical. I really don’t expect any wide

spread movement with regard to the increase used of SCC. The GeneralCounsel of The Wine Institute, the trade organization for California’swine industry assures us that he “doesn’t think” that the approved levelswill trigger any laxative effect. Stay tuned for any late-breaking news.

Lynn’s Kitchen - Continued from page 23Combine all ingredients into small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce heat to simmer while whisking glaze, andcontinue simmering for approximately 8 minutes. Pour glaze over briskets,cover with foil, and pop into preheated oven for approximately 15 – 20minutes until glaze has caramelized. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, then carve against the grain and drizzle a little of the glaze overthe corned beef. Serve with your favorite St. Patrick’s Day side dishes ortry the suggestions above for a yummy and satisfying dinner.And now those Irish eyes are smiling!

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Rabbits As PetsEaster and Spring both seem to be the time of the years I find

clients thinking about getting a pet rabbit. While rabbits are cuteand can be cuddly (sometimes!), there is a lot more to considerbefore acquiring a rabbit.One of the first things you will need to rabbit-proof your home.

Rabbits can chew through electrical cords. They can also chewyour molding and your plants to name a few. Rabbits can also fitinto (and get stuck!) in very small, tight spaces. You will need to block off these areas so your rabbit does not get stuck. Manyrabbit owners will use baby gates to block off forbidden areas.No plastic gates please…your gate needs to be made of metalotherwise your rabbit will chew right through that plastic gate!Did you know that rabbits can chew through an electrical cord

in one swift bite? To keep electrical cords out of harm’s way,many owners will place the cords in hollow tubes specificallydesigned for holding electrical cords.Another rabbit favorite is carpeting! Any loose edges of

carpeting will be an invitation for bunny to start going to town. Ifyou cover that loose edge of your carpet with a piece of linoleum,this will prevent your rabbit from destroying your carpet.Rabbits love to chew! And, you do not want them chewing on

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Dear CLUB USA Families:My name is Caitlin Dobson and I am the Land Program Manager at

the Marine Science Institute in Redwood City. I would like to introducemyself and MSI, and tell you a little bit more about the after school program that we will be offering CLUB USA members in the spring.MSI has served schools and families in our local area for 42 years.

Our programs place students in direct contact with the natural envi-ronment through innovative, hands on activities. Critical thinking,observation and problem solving skills are learned as students handlelive animals, use real scientific equipment and work as part of a team.This spring we continue to partner with CLUB USA to deliver higher

quality science education programs. Our Afternoon Ecology program isa six-week long program that will explore the many different salt waterecosystems around the San Francisco Bay Area. The course willuncover a different ecosystem each day, starting with our local SanFrancisco Bay estuary and moving further into the Pacific Ocean. It isan excellent way for your student to expand their scientific knowledgein a fun and exciting way!In order to enhance the experience of the students, the Marine

Science Institute will provide CLUB USA with pre and post activitiesand materials to help familiarize students with the material before the program and refer and refresh afterward.

It is our hopes that this multi-layered approach will allow your studentsto delve deeper into these scientific concepts while they augment their in-school learning.We look forward to working with you as we deliver higher quality

science education to the members of CLUB USA.

Caitlin Dobson, Land Program ManagerMarine Science Institute(650) 364-2760 #17 – caitlin@sfbaymsi

City Hires - Continued from page 1“I’m very pleased to welcome Audrey to Redwood City – I know

she’ll excel as a crucial member of our executive team,” said CityManager Bob Bell. “Audrey offers Redwood City a wide range ofexperience and success in every aspect of municipal management,and a great combination of skills, talent, and knowledge. She beatout over 100 candidates in what was a very competitive process.”Ms. Ramberg has over 22 years of experience in public service,

and holds an MBA from Stanford University as well as a BA inPolitical Science and Economics from Duke University.“Redwood City is really an excellent fit with my experience and

interests, and I believe I can bring a lot of value to the organiza-tion” said Ms. Ramberg. “I want to work with people who thriveon continuous improvement, who take very seriously their com-mitment to the community, and who are proud of the excellentservices they provide – and that describes the people who work forRedwood City. I’m truly looking forward to joining the ongoingefforts of Redwood City as it moves forward in so many ways.”

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BELMONT, BURLINGAMEREDWOOD SHORES & WOODSIDE

YELLOW CAB20% off for

REDWOOD SHORES RESIDENTS(Van Available)

(650) 921 2038

Easy Slide Handyman Services - Peninsula local with over15 yrs experience. For all your repair, remodel & maintenanceneeds. Int/Ext doors, windows, shower & closet doors, bi-foldpocket doors & screens. Complete dry wall texture & paint.Int/Ext wood-work & tile. Free estimate (650) 504 1566.

• Specializing in Japanese Maples with over1100 trees and 100 different varieties to choose from. • A full service Nursery featuring Bamboo,Citrus, Azaleas, Rhododenrons and Camellias.

Puzzled about yourGarden?

Garden Design andConsultation Services

Available

Tyler’s Carlmont NurserySINCE 1962

2029 Ralston Ave. Belmont 650.591.6845www.carlmontnursery.com

Open 7 days a week 8:30am-5:30pm

TILE, GROUT & CAULKInstallation, Cleaning, Re-Grout and Repair

Licensed, Bonded and Insured.Call 650-799-5830

The DrowseyThe DrowseyChaperoneChaperone

Presented at Serra High SchoolFridays and Saturdays March 15- 23 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 17, at 2pm.Adults $18 and Seniors $13. To purchase tickets, please visit to www.trischoolproductions.com

WANNA WALK?I’m a retired guy, living in Redwood Shores, who loves towalk the many trails along the water’s edge. It’s fun observ-

ing the bird life, but would be more fun in company. Care to join me? Call Jerry: 650-226-3499

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