the pilot -- may 2012 issue

Volume 42 Number 5 Redwood Shores Community Association May 2012

THE PILOT

Eggstravaganza 2012 - A Main EventSunday April 1st, 2012 dawned bright and sunny,much to the relief of the RSCA Board of Directorswho, for the first time in memory, had to postpone theAnnual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt for one day due to aheavy spring rainstorm. The grass at Marlin Park wasstill wet, but that did not deter the hundreds of childrenand their parents who anxiously awaited the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Our RSCA Eggstravaganza“Egg Marshall” – Sue Nix – was able to hold the littleones at bay until a moment before the clock struck 1:00 pm and the hunt was off! Areas of Marlin Park were cordoned off for various agegroups, and children scampered everywhere, looking for those elusivegolden eggs, which meant a special prize for the finders. Many thanksto our RSCA Board Members for their help, as well as to the RWC PDCadets who aided in our fingerprinting booth, and our local Station 20RWC FD who brought a big red fire engine. And of course, to theEaster Bunny, wet paws and all, for entertaining children and adults ofall ages. More pictures on page 11

RSCA Ca l e nda r 2 0 1 2

• Sunday - June 24th - Marlin Park 5-7pmStealing 3rd (Rock)

• Sunday - July 22nd - Marlin Park 5-7pmJokers and Thieves (Rock/Soul)

• Sunday - Aug. 12th - Marlin Park 5-7pmBell Brothers (Country)

• Saturday - Aug. 25th - Levee CleanupMariner’s Park

• Saturday - Sept. 8th - E-RecyclingRedwood Shores Library

• Saturday - October 27th - Halloween WalkMarlin Park

REDWOOD SHORES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173rsca.org

2012 BoardPRESIDENTHarris Rogers....................................harris.rogers@comcast.netVICE PRESIDENTSue Nix...............................................smn3333@gmail.comSECRETARYLynn Adams........................................randladams@aol.comTREASURERStephen [email protected] PRESIDENTDoug [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS

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

The Redwood Shores Library

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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.

Lynn AdamsMayling BellinghamStephen BellinghanNina BoireDoug CrismanJim Cvengros

Carol FordCelli FrostMike MancusiCarol MertensSue NixJerry Patrick

Harris RogersRobert SchmidtClemencia RodriquezMichael WhatmoreAndrew Young

President’s Memo, Page 3Letters to the Editor, RWS Desalination Page 4Staying Vigilant Page 9Bel/RWS Grant Award, Club Action Page 10Eggstravaganza Pictures Page 11RSTC Page 12Farmer’s Markets Page 13Veganism For You Page 16Therapist’s Corner Page 17Softening Glare, Maritime Museum Page 20Student Robotics Page 21Supercharge Your Collections Page 22Defining Osteoarthritis, Vet Care Page 23Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 24Amazing Accessories, Australia’s Opals Page 25 Library, Students Page 26Pianist Competition, Students Page 27

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President’s Memo for May 2012 by Harris RogersWhy Advertise in The PILOT?1. The PILOT is the only magazine delivered to all 5,400 residential

households in Redwood Shores (by USPS mail), total populationof 15,000 (includes ZIP Code 94065 plus the Belmont Shoresneighborhood).

2. The PILOT has been published monthly for over 40 years.3. As the only publication dedicated to the Shores community and

its unique issues, The PILOT is a very “high-interest” publicationfor Shores residents.

4. The Shores is a geographically distinct “island” community,surrounded on three sides by water and Hwy.101 on the fourth.

5. The Shores is a high net-income community, with an estimatedaverage household income of over $120,000. (2010 Censusdata is not yet available; 2000 census data showed averagehousehold income between $105,000–$120,000.)

6. Demography of the Shores by Age:a. Under 18: - 4,700b. 18 - 34: - 2,000c. 35 – 49: - 3,800d. 50 – 64: - 2,600e. 65 & over: - 1,600

7. Demography of the Shores by Housing:a. Total Residential Units: - 5,400b. Owner occupied: - 3,900c. Renter occupied: - 1,500

(930 apartments in 5 complexes, 500+ single-family units)8. The PILOT also goes to most of the 700 Businesses in the

Shores, ranging from some of the largest on the Peninsula(Oracle & Electronic Arts) to many small retail shops & businessoffices.

9. San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, San Mateo, and downtownRedwood City business districts are all within 3-5 miles of theRedwood Shores community.The PILOT connects you with every one of our residential

households in Redwood Shores. The PILOT is a great choice – is THE choice – if you want to

reach every potential customers in the Shores community.

Shores History Now at the LibraryFor our 40th Anniversary Celebration back in 2010, RSCA put

together a “history” of Redwood Shores in many pictures andnewspaper articles dating back to the 1960s.

That history will again be on display for the next few months at the Redwood Shores Library. If you missed it in 2010, you should take some time to visit the library and browse throughthe history of our special community.

Originally “unwanted and unloved”, the Shores is now one ofthe brightest & best places to live and work on the Peninsula! See how it happened and the work that went into transforming this wonderful community we call home.

HELP (always) 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 in something in the Shores thatYOU would like to see improved, and you have 1-2 hours a weekto work with RSCA, let’s talk about how we might work together.RSCA can provide support and a platform for action that youmight not have as a single individual. You’ll also meet a lot of nice people who share your interest in keep the Shores a GREAT placeto live and raise a family.“No Feeding” Signs Going Up

Shown below is a draft of the City’s new “no feeding” signs thatwill be going up in our parks and public areas. Shortly after that,you should be seeing similar signs on many private propertiesaround the Shores.

Just a reminder that under California law, feeding wildlife is apunishable offense without regard to whether you are on public orprivate property.

And feeding by humans can cause unintended harm to ANY ofour local or migratory waterfowl or wildlife. Feeding by humanscan lead to under-nourishment by replacing the natural diet andlead to the spread of disease among the very animals you think youare “helping”. Feeding by humans can change natural behaviorand migratory patterns and lead to local overcrowding. Feeding by humans can lead to more aggressive behavior toward adultsAND children.

PLEASE…let’s do our part to keep wildlife wild!

Dear Editor

I work in the offices at 3 Lagoon Dr. and daily walk to theRedwood Shores Library, crossing in the crosswalk at MarineParkway.

I have almost been hit twice while in the crosswalk walkingwith the walk signal; today was the closest call yet. As I wasreturning from the library back to Lagoon Dr. the light turnedred for the cars going towards highway 101; I stepped off the curb to start across when a car came right through the intersection without stopping. If I had not paused I would havebeen hit.

The cars turning left from Oracle onto Marine World oftendo not stop for walkers; the drivers either go in front or behindthe person. This was the first time I was almost hit.

This is a really serious situation. I do not trust cars at eitherlight around Oracle. I NEVER see police cars out here, but I certainly think it might be good idea to monitor the area. I don’t want someone to actually be hit crossing the street inthe crosswalk with a walk signal.

My e-mail is being sent to the Redwood Shores newsletter,The Pilot, as well as the assistant to the Redwood City PoliceChief.

Thank you for your time. Susan C. Wilson

RWS Desalination Plant a PossibilityFor Saltworks Water Supply

Recently the Daily News and Redwood City Patch both reportedthe developers behind the controversial Cargill Saltworks projectproposed for Redwood City’s salt ponds are looking towardsdesalination as a potential drinking water source for the new residents they hope to bring to our city. For those of you who don’tknow about this proposed development, the Cargill salt pondsoccupy 1400 acres at the foot of Woodside Road on the south sideof Seaport Blvd. Where would they build the desalination plant? City

documents show that they are looking at Redwood Shores as apotential location.Initially, Cargill and their partner, DMB, proposed a

complicated transfer of private water rights from Kern County.However, they were immediately faced with opposition fromseveral Bay Area water districts, Central Valley farmers, andState lawmakers. Redwood City residents also expressed concern about the fact that this water deal would eventuallyexpire, leaving the City responsible for finding drinking waterfor these residents. With the water transfer idea looking unlikely, recent city

documents suggest that Cargill/DMB have begun looking forother options for potential water sources – namely, desalinationand groundwater. As for the location of a desalination plant, the documents show

that the consultants, at the direction of Redwood City, have quietly investigated several sites, including an area of RedwoodShores “north of the San Carlos Airport.”One of the most expensive water sources on the planet,

desalination is also incredibly energy intensive and has been chal-lenged across the State by environmental groups concerned about

the impacts to marine environments. What costs and impacts theRedwood Shores community might face from the constructionand operation of a large-scale industrial desalination plant here iscurrently unknown. If pursued, this would be the Cargill developers’ third water

plan in three years.Ramona Ambrozic, a ten year resident of RWS, is co-chair ofRedwood City Neighbors United (www.RCNU.org)

To: Mr. Harris Rogers, RSCA, PresidentApril 16, 2012Re: Nathan Gottesman, Ralston Middle School, Belmont, CA Dear Mr. Rogers:I am a fourteen year old boy in the 8th grade at Ralston MiddleSchool. I moved to Redwood Shores from San Francisco when Iwas two-years old. I am a proud member of a local Boy Scout troop, who actively participates in events, such as community service, campouts, and weekly meetings. I also have a leadership role inmonthly PLC meetings, where the highest ranked leaders of thetroop come together to plan all the events for the next month. I ama member of the Ralston Symphonic Band, in which I play first parttrumpet in more than half of the pieces we are going to perform atDisneyland. I enjoy playing basketball, skateboarding, biking, andlacrosse as hobbies. Currently, I am working on building a replicaof a historical American artifact, or building for a history class proj-ect. I would greatly appreciate it if you would attend a presentationof my replica and other students’ projects in our school multipurposeroom on May 23, 2012.I am building a scale replica of the White House in Washington D.C.The first step in the project was research. Each student had toresearch and write thirty note cards, answering questions given to usby our teacher, Ms. Frey, which will help us write a report on ourobject. We also have to write a bibliography card for each source weuse. The bibliographies are done in Chicago style, because most his-torians use that style. The next step is transferring the informationon the note cards into an outline, which should be approximately twopages long. The outline served as a guideline for writing the finalresearch paper.Through my research I have learned a large amount of informationabout the White House, from when it was first built until the 1870s.I learned that our National Landmark was first designed in 1792 bythe famous Irish architect, James Hoban. He was chosen by a com-mittee, after entering his design in a contest that was overseen byGeorge Washington. Did you know that the White House waspainted white to cover up the burn marks from a fire that the Britishset in the War of 1812? It takes 570 gallons of white paint to coverthe entire White House! There are many other unusual facts that Iwould like to tell you about, if you decide to come to our school.I sincerely hope you can attend my presentation on the evening ofMay 23rd. You will learn a great deal about the White House andits colorful history, along with many other American artifacts thathave replicas on display. The gallery in our multipurpose room willopen at 5:30PM and will close at 8:30PM. I would be obliged if youwould RSVP, so we can expect you during that time. If you haveany questions, please contact our teacher, Ms. Jennifer Frey, at(650)-637-4880 ext. 1610 or email [email protected]. I look forwardto meeting you at our special event.Sincerely, Nathan Gottesman, Ralston Middle School, Belmont, CA

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Staying Vigilant About Our NeighborsHi, neighbors: This is a reminder that we need everyone’s help tokeep our neighborhood the wonderful place that it is.First, if you haven’t already, please take a moment to save thisinformation in your cell phone. Now.Redwood City Non-Emergency Police Department: (650) 369-3333Second, two incidents to share with you:1) As some of you know, construction has begun behind Redwood

Shores Elementary to add the third classroom building (which willbe filled this fall…already!). This past weekend, copper wiringwas stolen from the construction site. If I remember correctly, it was $2500 in value.

2) CCLC (Children’s Creative Learning Center, the one located rightnext to Sandpiper Elem) had recently noticed that someone wassiphoning (i.e. stealing) gas from its three vans. They would fillup the tanks and then the tanks would be mysteriously empty soonthereafter. Therefore, they purchased locks for the gas caps aweek ago. Problem solved. Then today, they went to do their pickup…and the vans didn’t work. When they looked underneath, all three vans had their gas lines cut. It looks like whoever wasstealing the gas wasn’t so happy about those gas locks. All threevans are disabled.

Thankfully, neither of these were a crime against a person.However, they were still violations and honestly, they are violationswhose cost WE absorb, whether directly or indirectly.a) Financial cost – that copper wiring was paid for by our bond

money/taxes and now needs to be replaced; CCLC will get the vans fixed and that cost will be absorbed by multiple families in our neighborhood…which are less dollars availablefor other needs.

b)Social cost – it is two more crime incidents that eventuallyshow up as part of Redwood Shores’ crime history.

c) Psychological cost – the incidents add to our collective sense ofunease about the crime that occurs in our neighborhood.

Therefore, you can call me crazy, but I’m going to challenge all ofus (me included) to keep your eyes open whenever you are taking awalk or hanging out in our neighborhood. And on top of that, BE BOLD – TALK WITH STRANGERS. One of my HOA neigh-bors has no qualms about asking an unfamiliar person who they areand why they are hanging around our homes. And if you think aboutit, there is very little downside to doing this. – If the person is legit, they may think our neighborhood is a

little nutty, but they will appreciate our vigilance. – If the person is NOT legit, they will get the message that this is not

a place where you can blend into the scenery and get away withour stuff…and we want that message to be loud and clear becausewe never, ever, ever want any of our kids, our senior citizens, ourpets or even our able-bodied adults to be scared or hurt by thethieves who seem to find our neighborhood to be a great place toshop for free.

Bottom line: You can read this email and resolve to protect YOURhome better…but the best defense for your home is to be moreproactive in taking ownership of our neighborhood and protecting all of our homes and our schools and even our after schoolcenters. Talk to strangers – and meet your neighbors along the way.The better we know one another and can recognize one another, theeasier it will be to figure out when something is amiss. And whenthere is something wrong, DO NOT hesitate to call the police. (Youdid put the number in your cell phone right now, right?)Thanks, Sue Kim-Ahn at [email protected]

Belmont/Redwood Shores Received Grant Award For Science And Math

On the evening of Wednesday, March 22, Sandpiper ElementarySchool science teacher Nicole LaCount and PTA GrantCommittee Co-Chair Jeffrey Wong were honored at the Math & Science Teacher Innovation Awards. They received nearly$5,000 for LabQuest data collection kits to study climate changeand biodiversity.

Wong assisted LaCount with applying for the Grant for an innovative lesson to help students understand the reasons behindglobal climate change, as well as its impacts, as a mechanism forteaching fundamental scientific principles to students.

In 2005, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors establishedthe Innovation Fund to provide competitive school grants for programs that engage and excite student about science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM). The STEM activities deep-en student engagement and understanding of the role math and science plays in our lives. The award provides math and scienceteachers in grades 4-6 with an opportunity to connect student learning through the innovative use of technology and creative,interactive projects.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to support classroomscience instruction with true hands-on learning,” said award recipient and Sandpiper science teacher, Nicole LaCount.

Principal Linda McDaniel of Sandpiper Elementary School stat-ed, “This grant award not only shows us that we are on the righttrack, providing our students with an excellent science education,but truly inspires our teachers to create innovative lesson plans

designed for our students to understand the major scientific issuesour world faces today. These are lessons that stick with our students, preparing them for high school and motivating them topursue careers in the sciences.”

Thanks to quality teachers and well-rounded academic programs,local students receive an excellent education in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. Student test scores are wellabove the state’s standard for excellence of 800 and five Belmont-Redwood Shores schools have been named CaliforniaDistinguished Schools.

Due to state-imposed funding cuts to education, the district hasincreasingly been seeking educational grants to help fund the top-quality programs for which local schools are known.

Since 2006, state funding to Belmont-Redwood Shores SchoolDistrict has declined. Now, the district could permanently lose$1.7 million in annual state funding. As a result, reductions tolibrary services and music programs, increases to class sizes andreductions to maintenance have been implemented.

“These are difficult times for California schools. This kind ofrecognition and support from the County for our Sandpiper science program comes at a time when our schools need it most,”said Superintendent Emerita Orta-Camilleri. “We are pleased thatwe have been able to maintain an excellent academic program andhigh student test scores due to the support of our local community.”

Received from Dr. Emerita Orta-Camilleri, SuperintendentBelmont/RWS School District

Sports in Action, tennis for K-8, takesplace on Mondays, Wednesdays, andFridays at Preserve Park courts (Wedat 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; Mon at 3, 4 pm; Friat 3, 4 pm). The two coaches are certified by the U.S. ProfessionalTennis Association (USPTA), eachplayed competitively in high schooland college. Twelve children can beaccommodated each hour. We aredoubling capacity by adding 4-5 pm

on Wednesdays and 3-4 and 4-5 pm on Mondays and Fridays. Weare excited that the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) has certifiedour courts for USTA sanctioned matches.

Comments from our tennis students:Caleb Ahn (grade 5) explained to us how the class works. Thereare warm ups, games, rallies and tennis matches. One of the gamesis called “jail” in which the Coach passes the ball, Someone hits it,forehand or backhand. If they miss, they go to jail.USTA is also sponsoring CLUB USA / USTA Ten and Under PlayDay on June 2nd. CLUB USA and USTA will co-host a terrifictennis event for children 10 years and under. No experience isnecessary. USTA will donate free tennis rackets to the first ten

Club Action In Redwood Shores By Carol Fordchildren who registeronline. Every registeredchild will receive a freeone year membership in the USTA. CLUB USAwill provide two hours offree coaching and its professional photographerwill take photos from 1:45 to 3:15 pm.Contact [email protected].

Music in Action will start withconcert pianist Alex Davis per-forming and teaching pre schoolkids on Yamaha keyboard (not thegrand piano) at Redwood ShoresLibrary (Wednesdays between 11 and 2pm). Contact:mailto:[email protected]

“Talk” to you next month. Stay tuned to this page every monthfor details on valuable learning opportunities for 94650 kids.

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RSTC For MayWe hope we will be able to avoidApril showers for our next tournament. March was all wet!Membership Mania and theTournament were both canceleddue to rain. We said “NUTS!”and went to the RSTC social tokick off our year with good wineand amiable company.

Many thanks to our army of volunteers who did the work forMembership Mania and the Tournament even though theevents were canceled. A special thank you to ShaneDickenson who organized his first tournament and agreed todo it again for the next time.

April was Team Tennis. Team Tennis is a great format fornew members, and we like the start the year with it. You getto spend the day on a team with 3-5 other players playingagainst other teams. That gives you more opportunity to getto know some other members of the club. This month willbe Women’s and Men’s Doubles (changing partners). If youare not a member of the Redwood Shores Tennis Club andwould like more information about the club or joining,please check out our website www.rstc.org or contact us byemail at [email protected].

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Is Veganism For You? By Linda Shuie, M.D.What do former President Bill Clinton, Ozzy Osbourne and Ellende Generes have in common? They’re all vegan. Let’s take a lookat this diet and lifestyle, which is becoming more popular.

For many reasons, some people choose to eliminate all animalproducts and adopt what’s known as a vegan diet. In 2008, a survey for the Vegetarian Resource Group reported that .5 percentof Americans, or 1 million people, called themselves vegans. Therecent documentary, “Forks Over Knives,” has brought new popularity to the vegan diet.

What is veganism? It’s strictly defined as the practice of abstainingfrom the use of animal products in any form. This includes eliminating all animal products from the diet. For strict vegans,who adhere to veganism as a philosophy of treating all living beings ethically, this also means not wearing clothing or shoesmade of animal products, including leather, wool and silk.

What food can you eat in a vegan diet? Most vegetable dishes are vegan, or can easily be made to be so. Plant-based proteinsinclude beans and legumes, tofu and other soy products, and nuts.There are now widely available non-dairy milk substitutes madeof soy, almonds and coconut. Soy and nut yogurt and cheese substitutes are also available.

What foods are prohibited in a vegan diet? Strict vegans elimi-nate any food containing meat, seafood, eggs or dairy products(milk, yogurt and butter). They may also avoid honey and gela-tin.

What are the benefits of the vegan diet?Nutrition research has provided robust evidence that a diet composed mainly of vegetables, fruits and whole grains has great health benefits. Or as Michael Pollan put it,“Eat food. Not too much. Mostlyplants.” A large nutrition study knownas the China Study proposes that most chronic diseases affectingadults (obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer) can be pre-vented or reversed by following a vegan diet.

Is there any harm in following a vegan diet? A carefully plannedvegan diet can be very healthful, but there are a few micronutrientsthat aren’t easily obtained from plant sources of food. Theseinclude vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and possibly iodineand omega-3 fatty acids. The first two of these will usually needto be taken in vitamin form, but the others can be found in a carefully planned plant-based diet. So long as a diet includes avariety of nuts, soy products and legumes, getting enough proteinis usually not an issue.Helpful resources and websites:www.TheChinaStudy.com Forks Over Knives (documentary and book based upon The ChinaStudy)www.VeganHealth.org (nutrition information written by a veganregistered dietician)www.ivu.org/recipes (more than 3,000 vegan recipes from around

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

The Therapist’s Corneraid you in better assisting your loved one.Very few people are ever truly prepared to learn that a familymember is suffering from a mental illness. This can lead to serious conflict amongst family members who may engage incounterproductivite activities such as blaming one another. Mostpsychiatric disorders are, however, very complicated and thecause usually lies in a combination of biological, psychologicaland environmental factors. Questions about where to get help, education, housing, finances,and insurance are just some of the many issues people will oftenface, and understandably may find too overwhelming to deal withalone. While the stigma of mental illness may be less today thanit was years ago, there is no doubt that it still does exist. It is onereason why so many people do not seek treatment, and why somany families struggle in isolation. Yet, there are many valuableresources available, whether in the form of support groups, treat-ment providers, and online information. No one should have tosuffer in silence. Support and advocacy organizations such as TheDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance (dbsalliance.org), TheInternational Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation(ocfoundation.org), The Anxiety Disorders Association ofAmerica (adaa.org) and NAMI (namisanmateo.org) are truly justa click away. Scott M. Granet, LCSW is a long-time resident of Redwood Shores,and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California in Redwood City. He would like to hear your suggestions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 [email protected].

When Mental Illness Strikes Home

The website for the National Allianceon Mental Illness (NAMI) indicatesthat “...one in four adults — approxi-mately 57.7 million Americans —experience a mental health disorder ina given year…and about one in 10children live with a serious mental or

emotional disorder.” Given these statistics, it seems likely thatmost families have at least some experience with mental illness of some sort. Finding out that a loved one has schizophrenia,obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder or any other formof mental illness can be terrifying and overwhelming. Feelings ofshame, guilt, anger, frustration and sadness are all likely to surface,and all are understandable. Perhaps most important at first is educating yourself about the illness as knowledge truly is power. I sometimes encounter families who have learned very little about their loved one’s condition, and I believe that often stems from a fear of theunknown. Reading about the illness is invaluable, as is talking withothers who are experiencing similar issues. I often refer to familymembers as “the silent sufferers.” As the focus is rightfully on getting help for the person in need, too often the needs of the family get overlooked. In addition to not forgetting the importancefor sleep, a healthy diet, and pleasurable activities, getting your owncounseling may also be very beneficial. Not only can counselinghelp to provide you with ways to best help yourself, but it can also

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Celebrate 75 years of Maritime HistorySaturday, June 2, 2012

The Port of Redwood City and FDR’s presidential yacht, the USS Potomac, are both celebrating their 75th anniversaries byhaving this historic vessel visit Redwood City. For one day only,Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Potomac will beopen to the public for dockside tours at the Port of Redwood CityMarina (451 Seaport Court).Tours will be: $5/adults, free for children 12 years and under.Parking is free. There will be live band music at the Port’s out-door waterfront stage. The Sequoia Yacht Club will be open tothe public for food and beverages.The Port specializes in bulk cargoes. Redwood City votersapproved a ballot measure in 1936 which financed and revitalizedthe Port making it part of the City of Redwood City in 1937.

Softening The Glare of theSummer Sun

Do the windows in your homeallow so much sunlight into theinterior that some of the roomshave an unpleasant glare? Arethere high decorative windowsand skylights that allow the sunlight to directly hit yourflooring and furnishings? Ultra-violet (UV) rays can cause color changes in art, fabrics, paint and wood in justthree months. Fix the problemnow before the damage occurs.Luminette® and Silhouette®window shades from Hunter Douglas will preserve the viewwhile blocking 99% of the UV rays. Another alternative is toapply tinted window film to the problem windows for about $13per square foot. Window film can also be applied on a custommade window (stained glass) to prevent the glass from shatteringin case of an earthquake. I often recommend window film on the sidelights of a front door as physical deterrent to burglary.Consider upgrading from mini-blinds and cheap vertical blinds.These blinds are installed in many new homes, but after five yearsthe vanes bend, the cords break, and they become a nuisance toclean. Dangling drapery and shade cords become a dangerousattraction to children and pets. Investing in shades or shutterswith lifetime warrantees are a smart option. If your houseincludes children or pets you should consider the many shadesavailable with cordless adjustments or with wireless remote controls. How wonderful it is to punch a button and have a wholewall of shades raise or lower! If you have tall windows or anunsightly view, installing top down bottom up shades will allowthe light to come in the top of the window and still provide privacy to the occupants of the room. Vignette® fabric Romanshades roll up into a 4” head rail to completely clear the glass and create an updated look for sliders and large windows.

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Carlmont StudentsStandout in Robotics Championship

Congratulations to the local robotics team “The Metal That Moves™” who were finalists atthe Northern California First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship on March 4th.

All five team members are freshman at Carlmont High School. James George, Patrick Hsu,James Pak and Everett Yee are from Redwood Shores, and Adam Cobb is from Belmont.

During the season the team participated in three regional tournaments and advanced to theNorthern California Championship. In addition to advancing to the final round of the cham-pionship against 31 of the top teams, winning the Finalist Award, they also won the“Rockwell Collins Innovate Award.” In the exciting final, the boys forced a decisive thirdgame before being defeated by the FTC team “Boss Bots” from Moraga who advanced tothe FTC World Championship in St. Louis.

Designed for high school students, First Tech Challenge (FTC) is part of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science andTechnology) family of robotics competitions that begin with children as young as age six. While it is a relatively new program (started in2007), FTC has grown quickly and during the 2011/2012 season there were 2,100 teams with 21,000 students competing at more than 100tournaments. FTC offers the opportunity for students to design, build and program robots, apply real-world math and science concepts, devel-op problem solving, organizational and team-building skills, and compete and cooperate at the same time. Each year brings with it a new andunique challenge. This season’s challenge was to design and build a robot robust enough to push a bowling ball uphill, yet articulate enoughto pick up racquetballs and place them into crates and then stack or elevate those crates. The team’s robot incorporated a unique scissor liftthat enabled it to score many points and for part of the season, held the northern California record for lift height.

Being on a FTC team is more than just about robotics. It’s also about inspiring others to be enthusiastic about science and technology andconnecting with the scientific community. The team held robotics demonstrations for local Boy Scout troops 301 and 27, and they visited withDr. Richard Mahoney, Director of Robotics and members of his team at the renowned research institute, SRI. The team has also been invitedto help out with Hiller Aviation Museum’s Robotic Ranger camps this summer. The Team recently celebrated its successful season, and islooking toward the next season starting in September. You can view video of their robot and competitions: at http://www.youtube.com/themetalthatmovesTM. Submitted by Winslow Lee

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PsychologicalDon’t depend so much on sending written follow up dunning mes-sages on delinquent accounts. Phone calls are 10 times moreeffective. Get on the phone not later than two weeks after thesecond statement. Most creditors wait far too long to get onthe phone and receive the benefits that a two-way conversa-tion produces. Call frequently – once or twice a week is not harassment.Make notes of the outcome and mark your calendar or com-puter system for any necessary followup call. Some useful andcommonly used shorthand notes are: TT – talked to, LMTC –left message to call, PP – promised to pay.When calling, ALWAYS ask for payment in full as your openingdemand, regardless of the amount due. If you have to negotiate,you want to start from the strongest possible position.Learn who is the best person to call. Is it your main technicalcontact, the C.F.O., the C.E.O. the wife, or someone else.If debtor hassles you or dwells on the reasons they say theycan’t pay you, blame someone else as the reason you have toget the bill paid. For example, say that your C.P.A. (or yourBoard, your business consultant, your banker, whomever) isreally leaning on you to get this paid. This approach takes thepressure off you when your debtor tries to make you feel guiltyfor pressing “poor little me”.

Do not whine about the bills you have to pay. That leads to acompetition as to who is hurting the most, which gets younowhere.Never be vague when you ask for the money. This is a very common problem with people who are not full time collectors.For example, do NOT ask for “a payment” or “something on theaccount”. Anything you then receive is something or a payment.If your debtor offers you a vague payment, you say, “That’s great,but we need to have a specific amount as of a specific date.” I might then offer to accept half now and the balance in two weekswith a post dated check sent along with the initial payment.

If you do get a promise to pay, confirm the amount and when it willbe sent. Tell them it needs to be sent today. Regardless of the datepromised, tell them that you’ll mark your calendar for three daysfrom that date. That lets them know that you’ll be looking for it, soan otherwise empty promise isn’t going to get you off their back. Ifthe check is not in within three days, you call immediately.

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cartilage on the end of bones. This cartilage is needed so that adjacentbones can move freely over a slippery tissue, and the cartilage functionslike a “buffer” between the bones. For joints where the cartilage has worndown or degenerated, the adjacent bones are now touching and grinding oneach other. Yes, OUCH!

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis among the hundredsof different types that exist. It is also known as Degenerative Joint Disease(DJD), and it is most common in women over the age of 55. Unfortunately,there is no known cause to OA but it is usually the result of natural agingof a joint. Obesity, repeated trauma, or conditions like gout can aggravatejoints and cause secondary OA. People with OA generally describe theirsymptoms as joint pain at the end of the day, swelling or creaking to a joint,or even stiffness or decreased range of motion in a joint.

Although there are no specific ways to completely stop cartilage degenera-tion, there are ways to slow down the process. A precise joint adjustment isone of the best ways to keep the tissues in a joint space healthy from cartilagedegeneration. Doctors of Chiropractic are highly trained to treat OA throughchiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, and other physiotherapies –such as mechanical traction, all of which are ways to slow down OA andrelieve joint pain and inflammation. Diagnostic x-rays can also help deter-mine the severity of the arthritis.

People with OA are recommended to keep the joints mobile and to perform exercises with minimal impact to the joints, such as swimming,light walking, or stationary cycling. Whether you think you have OA, havebeen living with it for many years, or just want to prevent it, your chiropractor can help diagnose the level of degeneration and put a treat-ment and exercise plan together suited to your body. Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C. Practices at Premier Chiropractic Clinic in RedwoodShores. Information provided courtesy of American ChiropracticAssociation (ACA) www.acatoday.org

Situations Requiring aVeterinarian’s Care Part 2

Last month I wrote about emergency situations requiring aveterinarians’ care. This month I want to give you thereminder of Shock. This is a life threatening emergency.Shock can be due to injury, infection, poisoning and trauma.Cats are particularly susceptible to shock.• Respiratory distress – this could be caused by choking on

an object, asthma, or other conditions.• Inability to walk – This can be due to a spinal or neurolog-

ical problem.• Bloat – If you suspect bloat, run don’t walk to your vet (or

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• Unconscious – Even if your animal regains consciousness,they still need to be seen by your vet.If your animal experiences any of the conditions listed, you

need to get them to the vet immediately. However, I want toreiterate what I said in last month’s column. Just becauseyour fur kid may not be exhibiting one of the symptomsabove (or one of the symptoms listed in last month’s column)does not mean you should ignore any other signs or symp-toms you notice.

If you feel something just doesn’t seem right with Fido orFluffy, you need to take them to the vet. Listen to that nag-ging little (or big!) voice in your head and make that appoint-ment with your vet.Jan Brown is the Owner of Jan’s Pet Sitting and is a

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It was a year to remember. PresidentGerald Ford lost his re-election bid toJimmy Carter. Sylvester Stallone flexed his“pecs” as Rocky received the Academyaward for Best Picture. Happy Days andLaverne and Shirley were TV’s most popular shows. And two “Steve’s” startedan offbeat computer company named “Apple,”while a couple other nerds created one called“Microsoft.” It was 1976, the year of ourBicentennial celebration. It was also, as someonesaid, the year that “a vinous shot was heard around the world.”Actually, it was more like a few swirls/sniffs/spats, the outcome of which was widely publicized by an attendingAmerican magazine correspondent. It had to do with a theretoforeunique wine tasting competition that has since been immortalizedas The 1976 Paris Tasting.

Steven Spurrier, an Englishman who owned a retail wine shop andwell known wine school that taught wine evaluation skills toFrench food and wine professionals as well as neophyte tourists,conceived and promoted a competitive tasting which pittedCalifornia Chardonnays and Cabernets against their crème de lacrème counterparts from Bordeaux and Burgundy. It’s importantto note that in the 70‘s, when it came to world class wine, therewas French, and there was…well…there was French. Nothingelse was considered close in quality. Even though Californiawines were made from the same classic varietals, and vinified withsimilar techniques, they never received the same respect. ButSpurrier, who had previously visited several Napa Valley wineries,was impressed with the quality of their wines and felt that theycould make a respectable showing in a competitive tasting.

He assembled a tasting panel that included nine eminently qualified,French wine-savvy professionals: one renowned sommelier, twoowners of Michelin three star restaurants, two wine scientists, twowine journalists, and owners from each of two prestigious Bordeauxand Burgundy wine properties. All of them had experienced professionally trained palates. The wines were tasted “blind,” thatis, they were brown-bagged so as to not be identifiable. Under theattentive eyes of journalists and other spectators, each wine wasevaluated on a twenty point scale for color, bouquet, flavor, and balance. Much has been written how the judges disdainfullymocked some wines they thought were Californian, and how theypraised others they thought were French. However, when the resultswere tallied and the wines were unbagged, all the attendees werestunned by the unimaginable: the Cabernet winner was a 1973 StagsLeap Wine Cellars, and the Chardonnay victor was a 1973 ChateauMontelena! Voila !

This stunning achievement for those California wines has since beenimmortalized at the Smithsonian’s Museum of American Historywith a detailed display, and one bottle of each has been placed in the permanent archives. But the most important unintended conse-quence of that tasting is that it initiated a quality-driven competitionthat continues unabated to this day, and that elusive quest for perfection is producing wines that have never been better.

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

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCHOne of my dear friends usually hosts a Women’s Tea for our group of girlfriends every May, in honor of Mother’s Day. Many of our Mom’s are nolonger with us, or are geographically distant and so we do not have theopportunity to be with them on their Special Day. Since my friend lives in alarge flat in San Francisco, the weather in May is typically misty and/orfoggy, so a large roaring fire is always ablaze in their living room. Furniturehas been rearranged for several cozy sitting and dining areas, with smalltables dressed in beautiful vintage tablecloths and napkins, china tea cups (ofcourse), luncheon plates, and family heirloom silverware. Upon arriving,guests are greeted with a chilled glass of champagne punch, lightly flavoredwith fresh verbena leaves. It’s always a surprise to discover what new andd e l i c i o u s tea sandwiches she has made, or what fruits and pastries will be served for dessert.Several of us were just down in Palm Springs for our annual trek to the desertfor sunshine and relaxation, and we decided to make a dessert that we hadwanted to try for several years. I remember seeing the special little coeur ala crème white porcelain molds at Williams Sonoma and Sur La Table manytimes, but never took the time to purchase them. Well, we didn’t have theproper molds, but that did not stop us from whipping up one of the loveliestdesserts of all time. It would be perfect for a spectacular finish to a Mother’sDay Brunch! It’s very easy to make – just needs to sit overnight – and is luscious served with this Red Raspberry & Grand Marnier Sauce! Try it – you will not be disappointed!

Coeur a la Crème with Raspberry & Grand Marnier Sauce12 ounces Cream Cheese, at room temperature1 ¼ Cups Confectioners’ Sugar2 ½ Cups Cold Heavy Cream2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract¼ teaspoon Grated Lemon ZestSeeds scraped from 1 Vanilla BeanRaspberry and Grand Marnier Sauce – Recipe follows2 Half Pints Red RaspberriesPlace the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of an electricmixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on high speed for 2 min-utes. Scrape down the beater and bowl with a rubber spatula and change thebeater for the whisk attachment. With the mixer on low speed, add theheavy cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and vanilla bean seeds and beat on highspeed until the mixture is very thick, like whipped cream.Line a 7 inch sieve with cheesecloth so the ends drape over the sides andsuspend it over a bowl, making certain that there is space between the bot-tom of the sieve and bottom of the bowl so that the liquid can drain from thecheese/cream mixture. Pour the cream mixture into the cheesecloth, foldthe ends over the top, and refrigerate overnight.

Raspberry and Grand Marnier Sauce1 Half-Pint Fresh Red Raspberries½ Cup Sugar¼ Cup Cold Water1 Cup Seedless Red Raspberry Jam2 Tablespoons Orange-Flavored Liqueur (Grand Marnier is recommendedalthough we used Cointreau in Palm Springs)Place raspberries, sugar, and ¼ Cup Water in a small saucepan. Bring to aboil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the cooked raspber-ries, the jam and orange liqueur into the bowl of a food processor fitted withthe steel blades and process until smooth. Chill. (You can make this theevening before serving.)To serve, discard any liquid that has collected in the bowl with the sieve ontop. Unmold the cream onto a decorative plate, and drizzle Raspberry andGrand Marnier Sauce around the base. Serve with fresh red raspberries andextra sauce. Enjoy! Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994

Australia’s Outback OpalsLet the warm desert winds sweep you toward Australia’s mostsecluded treasures, scattered across red desert sands, and hiddendeep within the heart of the Outback. Explore a land carved outof red sand, and blue sky. Marvel at the unique heritage, cultureand exotic wildlife that have distinguished our land from the restof the world. Discover Australia with Tri State Safaris.Renowned as Australia’s most awarded 4WD tour company, TriState have been taking passengers deep into the heart of theAustralian Outback for over 20 years. Winners of 5 AustralianTourism Awards, they offer a range of true Outback experiencesled by professional & knowledgeable local guides.Explore the eerily lunar opal mining society of White Cliffs,where desert heat has sent residents to seek refuge in under-ground homes. Spend the night beneath the surface in thefamous Underground Motel, and try your hand ‘noodling’ foropals – if luck is not on your side you can buy direct from a localopal miner.Travel back in time amongst the spectacular lunettes of the worldheritage listed Mungo National Park. Steeped in history, theseprotected lands once stood as guardian to an ancient civilization Explore Broken Hill, a unique heritage town isolated amidst aland of kangaroos & wedge tail eagles, where the beautifulOutback landscapes have inspired many an artist’s brush.To book your Tri State Safaris tour contact Linda MargolinTravel, affiliated with Ladera Travel, CST #1006177-10Ph: 650-591-9112 Email: [email protected]: www.lindamargolintravel.com

Amaze with Accessories“The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability toaccessorize.” Clairee in Steel Magnolias. This may or may not be true, but it’s still one of my favorite quotes.Regardless, one of the easiest ways to update your wardrobe eachseason is with accessories. Here’s how you can make yourSpring/Summer wardrobe “pop” with some key accessories:• SHOES – flats, loafers, espadrilles, wedges, peep-toes, platforms –there truly is something for everyone this season. Whether youlike a floral pattern, color block, metallic, lace detailing, neutrals,brights or pastels, even transparent – you can find them all.Metallics and animal prints tend to endure as footwear trends,along with classic espadrilles and ballet flats. Find one (or two)that capture your imagination and they will up-to-date your look instantly.

• HANDBAGS are also an easy wardrobe update. Again, there areso many choices: brights, pastels, neutrals, color-blocked, plusthe prints (florals, tribals, animal prints). Don’t forget canvas andstraw for your more casual looks.

• BANGLES are still wildly popular this year. Combine them invarying widths, colors, and textures, or go for one dynamic state-ment bracelet. Experiment – spring/summer fashion is all abouthaving some fun!

• HATS AND HEADWEAR are all the rage (thanks to last summer’s Royal wedding, in large part.) Consider a wide-brimmed straw hat tied with a colorful scarf or maybe just thescarf itself, tied turban or headband style. Speaking of head-bands – how about a bejeweled or feathered one?

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Music, Games and Stories in English and SpanishSaturday May 12 • 11:00amJoin Valéria for music and stories. For ages 1-4.Dad & Me @ the Library with Louis Pearl, theAmazing Bubble Man!Saturday May 19 • 11:00amThe incredibly fun science of Bubble-Ology!Seaside StorytimeSaturday May 26 • 1:30pmCome and hear stories and see animals from our own bay with theMarine Science Institute.Peninsula Book ClubTuesday May 29 • 6:00pmWe will discuss John Toole’s A Confederacy of Dunces. For moreinformation & to RSVP, visit www.meetup.com.Weekly Storytimes•Mondays - 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 for Ages 0-18 Months• Homework Center Hours - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 3:00pm- 6:00pm, Wednesdays 1:00pm-6:00pm• Teen Gaming and Activities: Mondays 5:00pmNEW! Music in ActionWednesdays • 11:00am - 12:00pmAlex Davis teaches younger kids to play and appreciate music andthe piano.Volunteer with the Friends of the LibraryThe Friends operates a resale book store inside the DowntownLibrary to generate funds to support library programsand events. Call 650.780.7050 for more information about theFriends and to identify your volunteer interests.For volunteer opportunities at the Redwood Shores Branch Library,please call 650.780.5740.Meeting Space Available at the Redwood Shores Branch Library.Please visit www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html

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