The PilotVolume 44 Number 8 Redwood Shores Community Association August 2014

Give-n-Go Community Donation Drive

Saturday, September 6, 2014 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMRWS Public Library 399 Marine Parkway at Bridge Parkway

Goodwill Industries returns to the Shores to accepte-waste and other disposables.

Take advantage of this free opportunity to cleanyour house!

* Sorry, we cannot accept large appliances, furniture, sofas, mattresses, snow skis, newspa-per/magazines, auto parts or any hazardous items orwaste.

Contact Nina Boire ninaboire@rsca.org if you have any questions.

RSCA Events for 2014 Summer Concerts - Sunday - August 10th

Highway Blues - Marlin Park - 5pm to 7pm

Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rd Mariner Park

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

Save The Music - Sunday- October 5th11am to 5:30pm - Twin Pines Park

OktobeRun Saturday October 11th

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

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

Light Up The Shores Judging -Date to be determined

Photo - Both Sounds of the Shores concerts have receivedrave reviews on great music and how fun it was to get upand dance. See page 8 about Highwater Blues, the lastconcert for this year.

RSCA Annual Levee CleanupHELP CLEAN UP THE SHORES!

Saturday, August 23, 2014 8:00 AM - 11:30 AMMeet at Mariner Park Bridge Parkway & Tiller Ln. 8:00 AM - Coffee, juice and bagels 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Clean up the Shores 11:30 AM - BBQ Lunch

Maps, trash grabbers and gloves will be provided.Please wear closed toed shoes and dont forget yoursunscreen!

You can make a difference in your community!Contact Nina Boire ninaboire@rsca.org if you have any questions.

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REDWOOD SHORESCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

274 Redwood Shores Pkwy #PMB 603Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

rsca.org

2014 OfficersPRESIDENTHarris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENTSue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.orgSECRETARYLynn Adams........................................lynnadams@rsca.orgTREASURERStephen Bellingham...............stephenbellingham@rsca.orgPAST PRESIDENTDoug Crisman................................dougjcrisman@rsca.org

BOARD MEMBERS

RSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood ShoresLibrary on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.

Our next meeting will be August 14th, 2014

DEADLINES DEADLINESThe deadline for the Sptember Pilot is the

week of August 14th -21st

THE PILOT2224 Benton Loop, Roseville, CA. 95747

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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.

Presidents Memo Page 3Were For The Birds, Page 4 Debate Champions Page 8 School Around The Corner Page 8New Principal For Sandpiper Page 9Art On The Square Page 9Salsa Festival Page 10 New Policies for Parking in RWC Page 10Discussion For 101/84 Woodside Road Proj. Page 12BRSSD Superintendents Letter Page 15News From RSTC Page 16What Age Is Good To Retire Page 16Water Conservation, New Pipeline Page 17Healthy Communities Leadership Acad. Page 17Adding Twist To Backyard BBQs Page 18Dog Leashes, Page 19San Mateo Cty. Museum New Exhibit Page 19Re-Think Waste Page 19Caution, Sale Ahead Page 20Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 21Dancing With Trinity Farmers Market Page 22Library News Page 22

Table of Contents

Lynn AdamsMayling BellinghamStephen BellinghanNina BoireDoug Crisman

Jim CvengrosCarol FordAmir HiggyMike Mancusi

Sue NixHarris RogersClemencia RodriquezAndrew Young

* Significant Personal Injury * Commercial and Personal Litigation * Professional/Liability/Malpractice * Business Formation, Development and Transactions* Corporate and Partnership Law* Employment Law* Insurance Law * Real Estate and Construction Law* Automotive Law* Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

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Presidents Memo for August 2014 by Harris RogersHOAs & non-HOA Areas of the Shores

State legislation called the Davis-Stirling CommonInterest Development Act was passed in 1985 thatallowed the formation of new entities called home ownersassociations (HOAs) within existing city boundaries. Theselocal HOAs are responsible not only for the CC&Rs but alsofor maintenance of common areas within that HOAs limits.These common areas are property jointly owned by all ofthe homeowners in a given association.

East of Shell Blvd and the other areas that were developedafter 1985 were all incorporated as home owners associa-tions, so almost 80% of residences in the Shores are in our20+ individual HOAs.

But much of Redwood Shores west of Shell Blvd was builtbefore 1985 so was unable to take advantage of the Davis-Stirling Act and organize into HOAs.

But and,again, this is important even the non-HOAareas west of Shell are governed by CC&Rs!

If you own a home in the Shores and did not receive a copyof the CC&Rs, contact the realtor from whom you boughtyour home. It is the responsibility of the selling realtor that aset of CC&Rs be given to each homeowner when that homeis purchased.

CC&Rs ensure that each homeowner keeps their homeand landscaping attractive and in good condition. This isjust another of the many things that makes the Shores sucha beautiful and GREAT place to live!

Once again: LOOK OUT

While we live in one of the Bay Areas safest communities,it bears repeating again and again we need to take anactive role in watching out for each other and in doing ourpart to keep the Shores a safe place to live.

So please:

LOCK UP! Lets not make it so easy for those who wouldtake advantage in our community. Lock your cars, even inyour driveways. Lock your home (front and back doors),even if you only step out for a few minutes. And dontencourage a break-in by leaving valuables like cell phones,laptops, iPads, and GPS units in plain sight, either in yourcar or at home.

LOOK OUT for your neighbors! If something doesnt lookright, call:

Redwood City Police

369-3333(* If its an emergency, you can always call 911 !)

If you SEE something, SAY something! Please dont hes-itate to call and let the police check out anything that lookssuspicious or out of the ordinary.

Do your part and help us keep the Shores a safe place tolive and work.

RSCA At 45, Entering the Prime of Life

Those who study generations 1.sgenerally recognize fourstages in the life of modern human beings:

0 -22 years: youth (growing & learning)

22-44 years: rising adulthood (working, starting fami-lies)

44-66 years: mid-life (parenting, teaching)

66+ years: elderhood (stewardship, mentoring)

RSCA is now entering its mid-life. Serving the Shores protecting the quality of life we so enjoy since 1970.In this next year RSCA will be celebrating its 45th

Anniversary!

Whether its our holiday events for children, our summerconcerts in Marlin Park, or our advocacy with our localgovernments, school boards, and agencies (like SiliconValley Clean Water and their proposed replacementsewer line), our primary goal is to keep the Shores aGREAT place to live and work.

We also try to keep our residents AND our Shores busi-nesses informed about issues specifically important tothis community with our roadway signboards, our emaillist (you ARE on our email list, arent you?), or The PILOTthat youre reading now.

(If you want to be on our email list, go to our web site atRSCA.org and simply click on Join our Email List.)

So look for various celebrations of our community nextyear as the Shores and RSCA enter the prime of our livesand as we celebrate 45 years working together to protectthe quality of life we enjoy.

Why No Electronic or Email PILOT?

We are asked again and again why we cant email anelectronic version of The PILOT, as this would save usprinting costs, mailing costs, and be more convenient forsome of our residents.

Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws have required,since our inception in 1970, that we provide The PILOTto each and every residence in the Shores.

The reality it that U.S. Postal mail is the only practicalway to meet this requirement, and trying to coordinatebetween an email list and postal mail list has proven toconsume too much time for an un-paid volunteer organi-zation. (And since our local businesses are an importantpart of our community, we try to get a copy of The PILOTto as many Shores businesses as possible.)

So enjoy your copy of The PILOT each month. And letus know what you like (or dont like) about each issue.Simply email ThePILOT@rsca.org with your suggestionsor comments. Your feedback is important, and we wantto hear from you.1 Generations by William Strauss & Neil Howe, pub. William Morrow & Co. 1991, ISBN-13: 978-0688119126; or searchGenerations Strauss & Howe on Google or Wikipedia.

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No point in Kicking the Can down the road to a future generation

The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is primarily seen inour area in the winter months. During the summer it lives on lakes andponds across the American West and in western Canada. It is a mediumsize, elegant bird with a very long graceful neck, a very long, thin yel-low bill and red eyes. It has a black back and face, white neck andunderside. Some confuse it with a loon and with another grebe, Clarksgrebe.

Because their legs are far back on their body, they are awkward on landand so spend most of their time in the water, including when they breed.The body shape with the legs far back is conducive to rapid swimmingand deep diving for food. Their diet, not surprisingly, consists of smallfish which they catch by diving in open water. They either spear orgrab the fish with their long bill. If the fish is large, they may take it tothe surface before swallowing. They also eat crustaceans and worms. When breeding, the male and female build the nest. It is a platformanchored on floating plants and vegetation along lake shores. They donot build on land. The nest itself is a solid mound with a depression inthe center for the eggs. Western Grebes often nest in colonies, withhundreds or even thousands, on one lake. They also tend to migrate ingroups and can be seen in huge groups in our brackish water estuariesand coastal lagoons during the winter months.

A couple of interesting facts about the Western Grebe: * The Latin genus name for grebe means feet at the buttocks.

This is an accurate descrip-tion since the Grebes feetare, in fact, located neartheir rear end. This bodyshape helps propel themvery rapidly and efficientlythrough the water. Thedownside is they are sort ofunbalanced and thereforequite awkward on land.

* The most interesting fact about all the grebes is theircourtship display. Both members of a pair paddle vigorous-ly, churning the surface of the water in an upright postureknown as rushing. They race across the water side by sidewith their long necks curved elegantly forward. When sev-eral pairs do this dance at the same time, it is a stunningsight. * References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology website www.allaboutbirds.org, Birds of North America, A Guide to Field Identification.

Submitted by Ramona Raybin, RWS resident

Redwood Shores, Were For The Birds

As I look back on the first six months ofthis year, the Council has been verybusy. Our Strategic Plan has guided usin our priorities. One of the mostimportant things that the Council doesis to approve our budget. At our June23 meeting, the Council approved an$88 million, general fund budget. I ampleased to share that the budget is bal-anced and includes a $20 millionreserve. In addition to this approvedbudget, we are bringing back Engine 9,adding two patrol officers to downtown, and approved contractswith three of our major labor groups.

Along with the budget approval, the Council is working on a num-ber of other initiatives, including:

* Initiated the design and environmental work for a new101/Woodside Road interchange* Updating the Master Plan to expand our recycled water systemto the west side of US 101* Initiated the implementation of Stanford in Redwood City* Accepted a community task force vision for the Inner Harbor* Completed the recruitment for various Boards, Commissionand Committee appointments* Adopted an ordinance for the disposition of surplus Cityproperty

* Are at the voting stage for a new downtown businessimprovement district (CBID)* Have begun the discussion about Partnership Redwood City,a new policy document for developers, builders and businesspartners* Managing the renaissance and emergence of a new down-town neighborhood

These are just a few of the initiatives that the Council is work-ing on. I can assure you that we are working hard to guide ourCity, look ahead, address the issues that have been avoided,and plan for the future without kicking the can down theroad to a future generation.

One of the universal challenges that we have throughout theCity is one of traffic more specifically, the opportunity fordrivers to do better when driving our streets. Speeding, run-ning of stop signs and red lights, not slowing down or makingroom for bicyclists or waiting for pedestrians to clear a cross-walk these are typical complaints that come from everyneighborhood throughout Redwood City including theShores. As I have remarked at Council meetings, speed limits,stop signs and red lights are not suggestions. I ask for yourhelp in making Redwood City a safe place.

Submitted by RWC Mayor and RWS resident Jeff Gee.

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Middle School NationalSpeech & Debate ChampionsRedwood Shores residentsMegan and Madison Huynh, 14and 11 year-old sisters, (pic-tured right) represented theirmiddle school in June at theMiddle School National Speech& Debate Tournament inOverland Park, Kansas.

The fifteenth annual tournamentwas held June 18-20, 2014.Attending the tournament were730 students from 100 schoolsspanning 31 states, the territoryof the Northern MarianaIslands, Canada, and Taiwan.Those students constituted morethan 1200 entries across 14speech and debate events. Both Megan and Madison competedin the Policy Debate category, debating against other studentson the topic of The United States federal government shouldsubstantially increase its economic engagement toward Cuba,Mexico or Venezuela.

Megan (8th grade) and her partner won first place (NationalChampions) in the tournament. Megan, who started debatinglast year, also won the California State championship last month(Berkeley, CA) after competing in several local tournaments inCalifornia. In addition to her achievements in Debate, Meganhas a 4.25 grade point average at the Harker School, where sheplays basketball, volleyball, and served as the AssociatedStudent Body President. She volunteers at Resource Area forTeachers, Project Inspire, and plays the piano.

Madison (6th grade), who just started debating this year, and herpartner were Semi-Finalists in the same Middle School NationalSpeech & Debate Tournament. In addition, she won as bestoverall speaker among a group of 66 middle school students.Madison also shares the state title (Co-champion) with her sis-ter at the California State championship. She holds a 4.20 gradepoint average, runs track, and plays on her schools basketballand softball team.

Megan and Madison are daughters of Thao Tonnu and BrianHuynh of Redwood Shores Submitted by Proud Parents

New School YearJust Around The Corner

Its time to plan for registration andenrollment for students. Be sure to fig-ure out all schedule issues, classroomnumbers, and paperwork before thestart of school. If you are going intoelementary, middle, or high school for the first time, now is thetime to familiarize yourself with the campus and get to knowthe staff. Lets get ready to put on our smiles and new back-packs!

Here are some important days to keep in mind as we near reg-istration dates and the start of school:

Sandpiper Elementary SchoolAugust 27 - First day of school (8:20 am for Kindergartenstudents, and 8:30 am for grades 1-5)

Redwood Shores ElementaryAugust 22 - Student packet pickup (5pm-6:30pm in the School Office)August 25 - Welcome Back Check-In (4pm-7pm in theMultipurpose Room.) Note from school: Dont forget yourcompleted forms and a checkbook!August 27 - First day of school (8:25am for grades and 1-5, 8:40am for Kindergarten)

Ralston Middle SchoolSeptember 11 - First day of school (8:20 am)

Carlmont High SchoolAugust 14 - Picture Day (9am-5pm) and Parent Info Night (7-9pm) August 18 - Freshmen Orientation (8am-12:30pm) & Pictures(7:30am-1pm) August 19 - First Day of School (8am)

Be sure to keep these important dates in mind, and mark upyour calendars as we prepare for another great school year inthe Redwood Shores community. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Submitted by Kelly Song

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE - at the Book Nook.Open 12-4 August 10, 22, 23. Located at #1 Cottage Lane,Twin Pines Park, Belmont. Paperbacks are 6/$1. Tradepaperbacks are 2/$1. Hardbacks are 2/$2 and up. Childrensbooks are 2/25 cents and up. Our stock changes weekly. Allproceeds benefit the Belmont Library. Sponsored by Friendsof the Belmont Library. Information: 650-593-5650 orwww.thefobl.org.

Come out to make the last concert of the 2014 Sounds of the Shores season a memorable one

Highwater Blues are musicians with a passion for blues-based American music. Since 2000, they have played a rangeof Bay Area venues, such as Lous Pier 47, The Grant & Green,The Mojo Lounge, and Elis Mile High Club along with variousfairs and festivals. They were chosen to be participants in theMonterey Blues Festivals 2005 Battle of the Bands.

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ROCKY 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) 654-6564

www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com

NITROUS OXIDEWe administer nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, to our patients for its calming effect. Although it does a great jobof decreasing a patients perception of discomfort, well still use a local anesthetic to numb the area were treating. We wontuse nitrous oxide if youre pregnant, have an inner ear infection, or suffer from asthma.

WHAT TO EXPECT You breathe nitrous oxide through a small mask that covers your nose, Within just a few minutes, youwill notice its effects. Most people experience a sense of relaxation, happiness, slight numbness, and a disconnection fromwhats happening around them.

YOU CAN CONTROL THE EFFECTS We can adjust the dosage of the nitrous oxide gas to fit you needs. You can alsocontrol its effects by controlling your breathing. The more deeply you breath through your nose, the more youll feel itseffects, and you can safely drive after the dental appointment.

Let us know if youd like to try nitrous oxide to feel more relaxed during your next dental appointment.

The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District announced todaythe hiring of Tamara Moore as the Principal for SandpiperSchool effective July 1, 2014. Ms. Moore currently is the assis-tant principal of Booksin Elementary in San Jose. She overseesa diverse group of staff as well as 795 students in grades K-5.Ms. Moore earned her Bachelor of Arts from University ofCalifornia Santa Barbara. She is currently completing her Masterof Science in Educational Administration from NationalUniversity.

Ms. Moore shared the following:I am honored and thrilled to become part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District team. I have heard such greatthings about the school community coming together to serve ourstudents and this fills me with excitement at being Sandpipersprincipal next year. I look forward to meeting the students, staff,parents, and community members as we look ahead to the 2014-2015 school year.

Over the last 10 years my professional career has included serv-ing as a classroom teacher in both Los Angeles and San Jose. Ihave also held the district office position of Program Specialistin Special Education. Most recently I was the Assistant Principalat Booksin Elementary for three years, a K-5 school in San Jose.

Throughout my years in education, I have developed a personalphilosophy that includes nurturing our students to become cre-ative and critical thinkers who communicate effectively andvalue diversity in preparation to excel in a global society.

BRSSD HIRES NEW PRINCIPAL FOR SANDPIPER SCHOOLParents, school staff, and community members are key players infulfilling this vision.

The goal of education is to challenge and motive each student toachieve his or her full potential as a responsible member of ourdiverse community. In order to achieve this, schools must offera safe learning environment that promotes intellectual growth,health, and creativity. Everyone must do their part in maintain-ing a comprehensive program that builds character and valuesresponsibility, respect for self and others, honesty, and mostimportantly a love of learning. In the words of the great Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. The function of education is to teach oneto think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence pluscharacter - that is the goal of true education.

Superintendent Michael Milliken said, We are excited to haveTami joining our administrative team here in Belmont-RedwoodShores. Sandpiper is an outstanding school, and we have foundan outstanding principal for the Sandpiper students, staff, andparents. Having listened carefully to Sandpiper stakeholdersregarding their interests for our principal selection, I am confi-dent that Tami will be an excellent fit. I look forward to intro-ducing her to the Sandpiper School Community.

Approved for ReleaseMichael Milliken, Ph.D., Superintendent2960 Hallmark Drive, Belmont, California 94002Belmont-Redwood Shores School District

Page 107th Annual Redwood City

Salsa FestivalSaturday, September 27, 2014

12-8pmDowntown Redwood City

Salsa Tasting Competition 2014

RWC - Redwood City isgoing to be sizzling duringits 7th annual SalsaFestival, on SaturdaySeptember 27th, 2014.Multiple stages featuring avariety of Latin Music,including Salsa and Jazz,will fire up Redwood Citywith music and dancing allday long. Amateur and professional Salsa Chefs willcompete for fun, prizes and Salsa Glory. PLUS, theresTequila Tasting, FREE hands-on art projects, and aChildrens Play Area, complete with bounce houses, andmore! Sign up online www.redwoodcityevents.com

Redwood City Council Approves Ordinance, Updating Rates &Policies for RWC Downtown Parking Facilities

RWC - Some folks learned of parking rate changes in theprime parking area in Downtown through recent news cover-age, and we wanted to take this opportunity to share somebackground and provide an accurate timeline for rate changeswith you.

Through a parking study, and with the input of a ParkingAdvisory Committee, the City team has been working on waysto address parking challenges in Downtown which houses ourcommunitys central gathering places (City Hall, CourthouseSquare, Main Library, Fox Theater, Century Theater, etc.). Ourgoal throughout the study period was to ensure that Downtownvisitors can find convenient parking and that our Downtowncontinues to thrive.

On June 9, 2014 the Redwood City Council approved an ordi-nance, updating rates and policies for the citys Downtownparking facilities. These changes are estimated to go intoeffect on August 4 (not July 10th as reported in media cover-age).

The rate for parking in the core of Downtown will be $1 perhour (up from the current $.50 per hour). A parking rateincrease to $1 per hour for the high demand area (area closestto theaters and shops) will increase turnover, making it easierfor visitors to find parking when they come to shop, dine, orenjoy a show Downtown. With a goal to have turnover thatmakes 1-2 parking spaces available on each block, setting the

right price for parking reduces congestion, noise and poor airquality by reducing the number of drivers who are circling theblock, looking for parking. Implementing a higher rate forprime spaces also frees up spaces by reducing the number oflong-term parkers in the core of Downtown.

Although rates in the core have increased, low-cost and freeparking options are still available in Downtown:* 1.5 hours are always free in both the Jefferson and Marshallparking garages.* Jefferson Garage will still cost only $.25/hour weekdays until6pm and $2.50/hour after 6pm. With parking validation fromCentury Theaters, you pay nothing for four hours.* County Garage (Middlefield and Veterans Boulevard), andCaltrains Perry Street parking lot are free to the public onnights and weekends.* Parking rates outside of the core area of Downtown remainat the very low cost of $.25 per hour.

If youre not sure where to park, use the ParkerTM app to helpfind parking that meets your needs.

And of course, consider public transportation - a good optionwhen visiting Downtown with convenient access to Caltrain,SamTrans, and Bay Area Bike Share.

Thank you, Redwood City Team

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Redwood City Invites CommunityOpinion to Discuss Alternatives for101/84 Woodside Road Interchange

Improvement Project RWC - A second public meeting was held on July 29th in a seriesof workshops intended to gather community feedback on proposedimprovements to the 101/Woodside Interchange.

An overview presentation and interactive information stationswere available throughout the evening. The stations will includemaps and designs, with engineers available to discuss the currentproject alternatives. Experts were on hand to discuss the variousoptions considered and screened, and there will be ample opportu-nities for participants to provide comments on all the alternatives,including the no project alternative.

These public meetings are the continuation of an in-depth commu-nity engagement process to inform, and solicit comments from, thecommunity about the US101/SR 84 Woodside Road interchangeimprovement engineering and environmental study now underway.The City and its project team have developed and assessed a vari-ety of improvements to relieve existing and future traffic conges-tion and to improve traffic safety and vehicular access at the inter-change. The goals of the project include improving highway oper-ations, reducing associated congestion on Redwood City streets,removing barriers to bicycle and pedestrian travel, and minimizingimpacts on nearby businesses.

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Possible Bond Measure to Address School OvercrowdingDear Redwood Shores Community,

The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District is well-known for strong studentachievement and excellent academic programs. I believe this is why our schools contin-ue to attract new families to local neighborhoods. In fact, our student enrollment hasincreased by 42% since 2006, and is projected to grow by an additional 20% in the next6 years.

As you may recall, this past year we have gone to great lengths to study this continuingenrollment growth. Our school district established an Enrollment and Facilities Task

Force in October 2013, composed of four community members from Redwood Shores, four from Belmont, andfour staff members, to study our enrollment growth and recommend next steps. To support the task force, wehired a highly respected demographic firm to project enrollment for the next seven years.

On June 5, 2014, after meeting over several months and considering many options, the task force delivered itsrecommendation to the Board of Trustees. That recommendation called for the building of 30 classrooms toaccommodate the 740 additional students, who will push our middle school enrollment to 1,400 or more, wellbeyond current capacity. Without additional classrooms, our elementary schools, including Sandpiper, RedwoodShores, and Ralston Middle School will become seriously overcrowded.

During the last three months, the Board of Trustees has carefully reviewed the task forces recommendation,studied the demographic projections, and analyzed the financial options for funding additional classrooms. Atthis time, the Board is considering placing a school improvement bond measure on the November 2014 ballot.The measure would provide approximately $48 million and cost local property owners no more than $18 per$100,000 of assessed valuation annually.

The measure would:* Provide classrooms for core academics, including science, math, reading and writing* Add classrooms throughout the District to reduce overcrowding* Add middle school science labs* Provide up-to-date classroom computers and technology at all schools

All funds from a potential measure would stay local to benefit our schools and could not be taken by the State.To continue our Districts reputation of transparency and fiscal accountability, citizens oversight and annualaudits would be required. No funds could be used for administrators salaries and the measure would qualifyour schools for future state matching funds that would otherwise be unavailable.

I welcome you to participate in our discussions about this important measure. If you have questions or com-ments, please contact me at mmilliken@brssd.org or (650) 620-2650.

Sincerely,

Michael Milliken, Ph.D.SuperintendentBelmont-Redwood Shores School District

Page 16What Age Should I Retire andstart taking my Social SecurityBenefit?

Choosing your retirement date is apersonal decision to do what is bestfor you and your family. Dependingon when you were born will deter-mine your full retirement age. Thelonger you work the higher the bene-fit payment from Social Security.Experts say you will need to save 70-80 percent of your pre-retirementincome to live comfortably in your

retirement. Social Security will only cover half of yourcurrent income level. You should file for benefits 3months prior to receiving Social Security and use thesocialsecurity.gov/retire website and contact a financialprofessional. The retirement computation is based on the best 30 years

of earnings, indexed for inflation and low years aredropped off. If less than 30 years of earnings, zeros areaveraged into the computation. The maximum paymentfor someone full retirement age (FRA) in 2013 with maxi-mum contributions for 30 years is $2,533 monthly. Theoverall average benefit for a retired worker in 2013 is$1,262. To receive any retirement benefit from SocialSecurity, the worker must have 40 credits (10 years ofwork) on their Social Security earnings history. In 2013for each credit the amount of gross earnings required is$1,160. For four credits in 2013 the worker would have tohave earnings of $4,640. Last year (2012) the gross earn-ings for a credit was $1,130 and the amount required for anearnings credit changes yearly. By the way, the overallaverage benefit for a disabled worker is $1,130. The over-all average for a survivor benefit is $1,215. Things to think about when filing for Social Security* What family benefits are available? Spouses, widows? Children of deceased parents? Divorced spouse?

* How do I sign up for social security?* What if I work and get benefits at the same time?* Are my social benefits taxable?* Will Medicare cover me while I am in retirement?* How much will my benefit be?* Do I qualify for retirement benefits?

Submitted by Kendra BronsteinJohn Hancock Financial Network in San Mateo650-341-5050 ext 158 SMAR 276-20121204-125191 Source of information from www.socialsecurity.gov

News From RSTCOur June tournament sold out in record time.It sounded like a fun tournament for 24 happyplayers but I didnt have any personal experi-ence because I didnt sign up in time. Oops.

The July tennis clinic will cover forehand andbackhand. Thank you to teaching pro Renato Floresca for continu-ing to provide this benefit to RSTC members.

The July tournament filled up even faster than June. Subsequently,RSTC Board has decided to offer early registration to social hostsand tournament organizers (if known BEFORE general registrationopens).

If you are a new tennis player or at 2.5 level or lower, San CarlosTennis Club is now offering a Beginners Clinic every Friday to helpyou improve your game. Visit their website for details and to signup. Renato Floresca also offers private lessons to all levels.

Finally, we are accepting sign ups for an amazing weekend of tennis,food, and fun at our annual Tennis Weekend Away. Pajaro Dunes isa beautiful, tranquil setting and most of our condos have lovelyocean views and easy walk-downs to the beach.

For more information visit www.rstc.org. See you on the courts! Karen Brodersen, President of RSTC

Senior Citizens Day Some people celebrate Senior Citizens Day onAugust 14 as it was the day after US presidentFranklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Actin 1935. However, in 1988 Ronald Reagan, whowas the US president at the time, declared August21 to be National Senior Citizens Day.

Page 17Healthy Communities Leadership

Academy 2014-2015RWC - The Healthy Communities Leadership Academy is a 9-month advocacy training program for 35 emerging and exist-ing leaders in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito countieswho want to make the region a more environmentally-sustain-able and socially-just place. Calling all extraordinary-ordinarypeople who are todays and tomorrows champions for theenvironment, health, and social justice. Do you want to makea difference, but want to avoid common mistakes that almostevery community advocate makes? Want to meet people likeyou who create positive change in their community? Thenapply to the Healthy Communities Leadership Academy(HCLA) today. Scholarships available. The academy started in2013

Why is there a need for the HCLA? Silicon Valleys cities and towns are beset with an array ofurgent environmental and social challenges including suburbansprawl, sea level rise, toxic contamination, waste disposal,inadequate public transit, polluted air and watersheds, frack-ing, inefficient energy use, unaffordable housing, lack ofaccess to healthy food, insufficient parkland, etc. Loomingover all of these is the threat of climate change.

In order to effectively address these challenges we need moreactivated citizens, from all walks of life, who will not onlydemand change but also set in motion positive solutions toproblems. In short, we need extraordinary-ordinary peoplewho will assert the leadership necessary to help our communi-ties thrive. HCLA will serve as a training ground for such peo-ple.

Based in Washington, D.C., Leadership for HealthyCommunities is a $10-million national program of the RobertWood Johnson Foundation designed to engage and supportlocal and state government leaders nationwide in their effortsto advance public policies that support healthier communitiesand prevent childhood obesity. The program places an empha-sis on policies with the greatest potential for increasing sus-tainable opportunities for physical activity and healthy eatingamong children at highest risk for obesity, including African-American, Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian-American and Pacific Islander children living in lower-incomecommunities. The foundations primary goal is the reversal ofthe childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.

Leadership for Healthy Communities also has worked with theCongressional Black Caucus Foundation and the NationalCongress of American Indians to address childhood obesity inthe African-American and American Indian and Alaska Nativecommunities.

For more information, contact megan@greenfoothills.org

Water Conservation2014 remains the third driest year in history. Redwood City,along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission(SFPUC), has asked water users to reduce potable water con-sumption by 10%. The Governor has asked for a voluntaryreduction of 20%.

For the time being, the SFPUC has not asked for increasedwater reductions or for mandatory rationing. Thank you to allthat have helped conserve by watering your garden less, takingshorter showers, cutting back on washing your car, and usingmany other strategies to lower your water use.

There are still many opportunities to cut back. Visit RedwoodCity.org for more opportunities to find out how.

Update #6 (July 14, 2014) for 63-inch Pipeline in Redwood Shores

Consultants for Silicon Valley Clean Water on this past July 16and July 17th, conducted preliminary geotechnical investiga-tions at various locations.

The work, called cone penetrometer tests, involved a truckparked on the pavement for about an hour, sometime between 7am and 5 pm. In some locations if a lane was blocked, trafficcontrol was provided.

The truck had equipment that pushed a rod down into theground to depths of up to 120 feet in order to gather informationabout the ground so that engineers can confirm if a deep tunnelis feasible.

The geotechnical investigation is part of investigating the feasi-bility of replacing SVCW pipelines without surface disruptionthrough Redwood Shores.

The six locations in Redwood Shores were:* C-1 Shearwater Parkway between Breakwater Drive andMindano Drive.* C-2 Redwood City Reservoir near Avocet Drive.* C-3 Shell Parkway between Marine Parkway and DavitLane.* C-5 End of Spar Drive.* C-7 Twin Dolphin Drive between Shoreline Drive andLagoon Drive.* C-10 off of Whipple Avenue near E. Bayshore Road.How To Stay in TouchLet us send you electronic updates to your email send usyour email to siliconvalleycleanwater@svcwnews.com and askfor 63-inch Pipeline Project Updates.

Log on onto the SVCW website and follow updates.Silicon Valley Clean Water, 1400 Radio RoadRedwood City, CA 94065 Phone: 650-591-7121www.svcw.org

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Adding a Twist to Backyard BarbecuesUsing a Beer-Based Marinade to increase

Flavor and Create a Healthier Dish

Barbeques and beer are a staple of summertime, but did youknow you can use your favorite brew to marinate meat, addingflavor and even making it healthier?

A recent study published in the American Chemical SocietysJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has shown thatmarinating meat in beer prior to grilling will actually reducethe amount of carcinogens created during the cooking process,resulting in a healthier dish. Additionally, the enzymes foundin beer help tenderize meats and break down tough fibers,making meat tender and juicy.

The Grill Houses Executive Chef James Hayes shares hisfavorite beer marinade, using local San Carlos based breweryDevils Canyon Lager Diabla. Brewhouse Marinade:1/2 beer - Devils Canyon Lager Diabla**1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tbsp steak seasoning1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ground mustard

2 tbsp brown sugar1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1 1/2-2lb New York, sirloin or rib-eye steak**You can substitute Devils Canyon Lager Diabla with anypale Lager

Directions1. Combine all ingredients (meat last) in a large resealable bagor container 2. Refrigerate 12-24 hours 3. Allow marinated meat to come to room temperature whilepre-heating grill to medium-high heat4. Grill meat over direct heat about 4-5 minutes per side, oruntil an instant read thermometer reaches 145 (mediumrare/medium)

Make sure that you allow your meat to rest for 2-3 minutesbefore slicing or serving. And remember, one of the best thingabout using beer in your marinade is that you can pair theremaining beers with your meal.

The Grill House of Redwood Shores is a seasonally inspired,grill-based restaurant, featuring local craft beer, wine andcocktails. For more information, please visit us at www.grillhousebar.com or search for us on Facebook,

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650-341-6255www.janspetsit.comBonded and Insured

Serving our Clients Since 1998Dog Leashes

I am often asked about dog leashes. People want to knowwhich type of leash is the best one to buy. Leashes, like any-thing else, can be a personal preference.

Retractable type leashes are very popular, although I am not afan of them for many reasons. While they may be fine in apark, where you have a 360 degree view, for example, I do notrecommend them for city walking. While it is nice the dogcan walk a bit ahead of their owner on a retractable leash, Ihave seen too many near accidents for example, a car comesaround the corner and the owner barely is able to retract theleash in time to get the dog out of harms way.

I have also seen owners sustain bad cuts and burns on theirlegs and hands from some of these retractable leashes. Thecord on the retractable leash twists around the owners legor the owner inadvertently grabs onto the cord with theirbare hands. The dog pulls or suddenly lunges on the leash andnow the owner has a nasty burn.

Nylon leashes are another popular leash! They come in brightcolors and designs. However, if your dog is strong and tendsto pull it can be difficult to keep hold of the leash. Still thesecontinue to be a popular leash.

My main hesitation on using a nylon leash concerns theweightiness of the leash, especially on those designed forsmaller dogs. While I love that the leash is light weight, Ihave found that if an owner is distracted for a moment (i.e.picking up the dogs business, reaching for a poop bag, etc.)it is very easy to drop the leash and not realize it.

Slip-leashes are another leash. You put the dogs head throughthe loop and off you go. This leash acts as a type of col-lar while on the dog. One thing I like about these leashes a dog cannot back out of these leashes/collar. Any pullingon the part of the dog only serves to tighten the leash.

Regardless of what type of leash you prefer, be aware that mostcities have leash laws and restrict the length of the leash to 6 feet.

Check the laws in your city as this may be something you needto consider before purchasing a leash.

What is my favorite type of leash, you ask? My favorite is thestandard, well-made, 6 foot leather leash. What about you?What is your favorite type of leash?

Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet TechPet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at: janspetsit@comcast.net.

The San Mateo County HistoryMuseum opens a new exhibit on

September 16, 2014RWC - Eight paintings of historic sites on the Peninsula will be fea-tured. The works of art include scenes of an old lumber mill, thePulgas Water Temple, the Sanchez Adobe and Chinese workersshacks at Pescadero.

The exhibit will run through December 31, 2014. The museum islocated at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City. For more information, go to www.historysmc.org. or contact MitchPostel, mitch@historysmc.org org.

RETHINK WASTE - RETHINK WASTE - Need some furniture? Need some furniture? Why not look into buying some second hand orWhy not look into buying some second hand orrecycled furniture, or check out Freecycle orrecycled furniture, or check out Freecycle orFreegle to find and swap unwanted itemsFreegle to find and swap unwanted itemsonline. Check out local antique shops, furnionline. Check out local antique shops, furni--ture reclaim yards or junk shops, or makeoverture reclaim yards or junk shops, or makeoveran old quality piece of furniture with a lick ofan old quality piece of furniture with a lick ofpaint rather than buy new - the results can lookpaint rather than buy new - the results can lookgreat.great.

Caution: Sale AheadBy Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant

This time of year youve probably already been shopping the Pre-Fallsalesthe back-to-school salesthe end of summer sales. I believe mostsales should bear a Caution sign because its so easy to get yourself into trou-ble. Here are a few tips that can help you navigate the pitfalls of sales.

In most cases, theres a reason youre seeing a lot of a particular item on sale.If an item didnt sell well initially, theres probably a good reason. Maybetheres something a bit off in how its made the armholes are a bit too small,or the other proportions arent working well. Treat all sale items with suspi-cion. If it was such a great piece, how come there are so many left over?

The tailor is your friend, but he/shes not a magician. On the other hand, ifyou find a special item that you absolutely love, that will work and play wellwith the rest of your wardrobe but just needs a little tweak, your tailor maybe able to help. Just remember that, because of garment proportions noteverything can be successfully altered. A size up or down (depending on sel-vages and seaming) isnt usually too big of an issue. Trying to take a size 10garment and fit it to a size 4 body, on the other hand, is pretty risky.

Shop with intent. The smartest shoppers check out retailers offerings on-linefirst, comparing pricing and availability with their shopping list (the mostimportant thing to take with you when you hit the stores.) When you know acertain label fits you well, make a note of it so you can check them out first.Likewise, if you consistently have trouble with another label, dont evenbother with it. Regardless of the price, its not going to be worth your moneyor time.

If you need a little help with your shopping, please give me a call. A professional can be your best asset.Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores. Visit her website for useful tips and to sign up for her monthly Style Bulletin: www.adenadesigns.net

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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

From LYNNs KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced CaliforniaCuisine) Lynn Kathleen Adams

Within the glossary of wine descriptorsthose terms thatdescribe how a wine looks, smells and tastesthere is oneterm that is absolutely essential for your understanding andappreciation of wine; that term is dry. So, how can awine be dry, when it is wet? Could it mean that youre stillthirsty after drinking a glass? Or, is a wine dry when thatlast pour empties the bottle? None of those, of course.

But what dry does mean is that the wine has no percepti-ble level of sweetness. And from a slightly more technicalperspective, dry means that the residual sugar (RS) level,that amount which remains after fermentation is completed,is below most peoples detection level. Much of the RS iswithin the stylistic control of the winemaker, so once youdrink a particular wine you can be sure that is the style thewinery chooses to produce, and remembering different win-ery styles is central to smart wine buying.

As a general rule, most red wines are dry, but it is withwhite wines where discussions of dryness center. At thelowest or least-sweet level are bone dry whites. At theopposite, highest level are sweet wines. Between those twoare the following, general progressions: soft, slightly sweet,and medium-sweet. And just as it is for aciditythat crisp,citric zing of whiteseach persons recognition level forsweetness is different. One of our friends thresholdlevel is so low, that virtually most California whites rankleher taste buds. I kid her occasionally by serving her a glassof water and ask if its dry enough.

Its noteworthy that virtually all wine beginners tend toconfuse their impression of tannins, that palate thumping,harshness one senses in some red wines, with the notion ofdryness. They are not the same. The first is textural; theother relates to sweetness. Tannins come from the crushedgrape skins, stems, and pips, and are astringent and mouthpuckering, with an annoying mouth feel not unlike over-steeped tea.

Interestingly, some retailers contend that when a customerrequests a white wine that is not too dry, he/she reallyprefers one that is not too crisp or acidic. A not-too-acidic-white points to a soft wine like a Riesling, Chenin Blancor California Chardonnay, rather than a more snappy PinotGrigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Also, when customers ask fora red wine that is not too dry, retailers claim the preferenceis unwittingly for one that is not harsh or tannic. A not-too-tannic-red points to a smooth wine like a Merlot or PinotNoir, rather than a Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft whites.Smooth reds. Dont those sound a little like the wines youlike to drink?

HOT AUGUST NIGHTSWhen our summer weather turns hot and the evenings are still warm, itseems our appetites languish. This is a wonderful time for a light saladwith fresh grilled vegetables, stone fruit or a small piece of grilledsalmon or grilled chicken breast. By eating lightly, there is room for ascrumptious, soothing dessert. There is nothing better than a cool pannacotta to finish off a summer meal. I fell in love with panna cotta thevery first time I tried it, and always look for it on the menu when we aredining out. Panna cotta means cooked cream and was originally fromthe Northern Italian region of Piemonte. The desserts are softly set andcreamy, and are perfect for a dinner party or special dessert because theycan be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.

There are so many creative variations to flavor the dessert - this recipeuses balsamic flavored strawberries as an accompaniment, but you canuse fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and even other ripe stonefruits, such as cherries, peaches or apricots just remove the pits andpeels if necessary and slice them into bite-sizes pieces.

PANNA COTTA WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIESMakes 4 ServingsIngredients Packet (1 teaspoon) unflavored Gelatin Powder1 Tablespoons Cold Water1 Cups Heavy Cream1 Cup Plain Whole Milk Yogurt1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract Vanilla Bean, split and seeds scraped1/3 Cup Sugar, plus 1 Tablespoon2 Pints (4 Cups) Sliced Fresh Strawberries2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar1 Tablespoon Sugar Teaspoon Freshly Grated Black PepperFreshly Grated Lemon Zest, for serving

DirectionsIn a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 Tablespoons of cold water.Stir, and set aside for 10 minute to allow gelatin to dissolve.

In a medium bowl, whisk together of the Heavy Cream, the yogurt,vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds. Heat the remaining Cup ofHeavy Cream and the 1/3 Cup of Sugar in a small saucepan and bringto a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat, and add the soft-ened gelatin to the hot cream mixture, and stir to combine. Pour into 4(6 0 8 ounce) ramekins or custard cups and refrigerate uncovered untilcold. When the panna cottas are thoroughly chilled, cover with plasticwrap and refrigerate overnight.

Combine the sliced strawberries, balsamic vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Sugar,and ground pepper 30 -45 minutes before serving. Set aside a roomtemperature.

To serve, run a small knife around each dessert in the ramekin, and dipthe ramekin QUICKLY into a bowl of hot tap water. Invert eachramekin onto a pretty dessert plate, and surround the panna cotta withthe strawberries. Dust tops of panna cotta lightly with freshly gratedlemon zest, and serve.Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994.

Page 22Dancing withthe TrinityGod is love, and those who abide inlove abide in God, and God abidesin them.I John 4:16b

I love to dance, and I love musicthat makes me want to get up anddance.

I have recently discovered a Greek word for the Trinity peri-choresis that puts dancing and the mystery of God together intoan all-inclusive swirl of love. This is not something we are meantto understand but experience. How freeing!

I have been reading a book by R. Thomas Ashbrook calledMansions of the Heart that provides a contemporary interpretationof Teresa of Avilas Seven Mansions (16th c.). The whole purposeof the book is to answer the question, What is the goal of the spir-itual journey? and How do we know if we are making anyprogress? Teresas short answer is a deepening love relationshipwith God, and the journey is one of entering more fully into thedivine dance of Love.

At my high school dances I danced my own style, by myself,across from someone who was dancing his own style, by himself.When it was a slow dance, we barrel danced, which was mostlyabout hugging and swaying to the music, nothing like swing danc-ing or Dancing with the Stars. Not a good metaphor for our life inGod.

The perichoresis of God is a relational dance of Three (Creator-Savior-Spirit) that loves too much to be separate, and loves us toomuch to leave us lost and alone. The heart of God is to include usfully in that dance so that we can include others fully in that dancetoo. We dont have to know the steps or like dancing; it all comesfrom God as Creator-Savior-Spirit. Once again, so freeing.

One of the best things about summer is all the free live bands play-ing around here; they make me want to get up and dance. Greatmetaphor for the perichoresis of God, so inviting, compelling,delightful, freeing, inclusive, joyful, and available!

Pastor Mary Graves - www.trinity-pres.org

Kiwanis Farmers MarketSaturdays - April through November2014 from 8am-12pm500 Block of Arguello, near the SequoiaTrain Station. The Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Marketis the oldest and largest farmers market on thePeninsula. It was started in 1979 with the intention of support-ing local independent farmers and supplying the community withfresh produce.

Paws for Reading: Join the Summer Learning Program!! Sign-ups for all age groups continue until the end of August.Awards for finishing include a free book, a free pass toCuriOdyssey at Coyote Point, and a ticket for the Big Raffleheld August 31. Sponsored by The Friends Of The Library

Paws for TalesRead to a Dog! Saturday August 2 at 11:00am Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially trained dogprovided by the Peninsula Humane Society. Co-Sponsored by the Peninsula Humane Society

Busy Bee Dogs Wednesday August 6 at 6:30pm Get ready to cheer on and be amazed by fun and talenteddogs performing extraordinary tricks! Dont miss out on this incredible show! Sponsored by theFriends of the Library

Peninsula Book Club Tuesday August 26 at 6:00pm We will discuss Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs and Steel.For more information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.

Weekly StorytimesMondays 11:00am - Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5Thursdays 10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3 Thursdays 11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months

Visit Sea link Caf at the Redwood ShoresBranch Library! Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm

Volunteer with the Friends of the LibraryThe Friends operates a resale book store inside theDowntown Library to generate funds to support library pro-grams and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more informationabout the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests.

For more information about volunteer opportunities at theRedwood City Public Library, visit redwoodcity.org/library.

Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores BranchLibrary Please visit redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html

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Redwood Shores HandymanNo Job is too small, Can do almost anything

Redwood Shores Resident Call Scott 650-464-3276

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Deck Gates 7 Days a week Free Estimate 650.529.1662 650.483.4227

Easy Slide Handyman Services Peninsula local with over15 yrs experience. For all your repair, remodel & mainte-nance needs. Int/Ext doors, windows, shower & closetdoors, bi-fold pocket doors & screens. Complete dry walltexture & paint. Int/Ext wood-work & tile. Free estimate (650) 504 1566. www.ezslidehandyman.com

Burlingame to Redwood CityDaily Dog Walks, Pet Exercise Feed, Medicate (if required)

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Piano, Voice & Guitar Lessons for Children & Adults

Marsha Sims, experienced teacher/performer, Masters in Music. Private lessons (30 or 60 min.) in her Redwood Shores Studio. 650-593-8581, sims@una-aria.com,

Flores Housecleaning Service, Excellent service,good references. Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406

College student excellent in math available to tutor middleand high school students. I will be tutoring Pre- Algebra,Algegra 1, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig and AP Calculus AB.

Call Kenneth @ 650-284-8611

Jerrys Bicycle RepairsAvid rider with a passion for working

on bikes. All aspects of repairs and maintenance pick up and drop off included.

Redwood Shores residentJerry 650-491-4325

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