THE PILOTOfcial Publication of Redwood Shores Community AssociationAugust 2015 Issue Volume 44 Number 8 www.rsca.orgRSCA Calendar Sounds of the Shores Summer Concerts in Marlin ParkFinal2015 Concert Sunday, August 9thTe ShanksBring your families and friends, lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, puppies(on leashes) and dancing shoes! SAVE THE DATES:Levee Clean-UpMariner ParkSaturday, August 22nd 8:00 am to 12:00 noonGive-n-Go RecyclingRWS Branch Library Parking LotSaturday, September 12th 10:00 am to 2:00 pmHalloween ParadeMarlin ParkSaturday, October 24th 1:00 pm to 2:00 pmSanta Comes to the ShoresRWS Branch Library Community RoomSunday, December 13th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmMeet the Candidates forRedwood City Councilon Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 - 9:00pmat the Redwood Shores Library(on Marine Pkwy at Bridge Pkwy)Come and hear directly from the candidates about issues facing the City and of concern to our Redwood Shores community.Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 pm at the Redwood Shores Library to meet the candidates for your Redwood City Council.As of July 22nd these fve (5) candidates for the four (4) open Council seats had fled to qualify:Alicia Aguirre, incumbent City Council MemberIan Bain, incumbent City Council MemberJanet Borgens, small business ownerRosanne Foust, incumbent City Council MemberShelly Masur, Redwood City School District BoardPlease note that the deadline for fling is not until August 7th,andallcandidateswhoqualifyfortheNovember 3rd ballot will be invited to participate. *Weplantoadjourntheformal sessionabout8:15pmtoallow time for you to meet and questionthe candidates one-on-one.And dont forget:REGISTER, then VOTEIf youre not already a registered voter, its easy:Go to www.ShapeTeFuture.org where you can register ANDgetinformationaboutthisNovemberselection, candidates, ballot measures, and how to vote.YourRedwoodShoresCommunityAssociation sponsorstheseandothereventsyearround.Wekeep the Shores informed, and you can keep up with all our activities in our Te PILOT monthly magazine, roadway signboards, or on the web at RSCA.org.Since 1970 RSCA has been THE advocate on issues that impactthequalityoflifeinRedwoodShores.Nowin our45thyearofservice,RSCAcontinuesourworkto keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and work!(* For updates on this and other Shores events, join our email list. GotoourwebsiteatRSCA.organdclickontheJoinouremail list button.)2 August 2015THE PILOT 2015 Ofcers PRESIDENTSue Nix...........................................................suenix@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENTJim Cvengros.........................................jimcvengros@rsca.orgSECRETARYLynn Kathleen Adams............................. lynnadams@rsca.orgTREASURERBob Slusser...............................................bobslusser@rsca.orgPAST PRESIDENTHarris Rogers.........................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgPublisher - THE PILOTDesign & Review Board Inquiries adb@rsca.orgJim Cvengros Carol FordSue NixFor CC&R Copies, contact Design & Review BoardTHE PILOT is a monthly publication of the Redwood Shores Community AssociationCirculation:6,000RedwoodShoresHouseholds& BusinessesTeOpinionspublishedinTHEPILOTarethoseof the authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so ofcially designated.REDWOOD SHORESCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONTable of ContentsDEADLINESTe deadline for the September Pilot is August 10th through 15th274 Redwood Shores Pkwy #PMB 603Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173rsca.orgTHE PILOTthepilot@rsca.orgBoard MembersRSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood Shores Library on the 2nd Tursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting will be August 13, 2015Lynn AdamsNina BoireJim CvengrosCarol FordMike MancusiSue NixHarris RogersClemencia RodriguezBob SlusserAndrew YoungMeet the Candidates for Redwood City CouncilRSCA CalendarOracle, Notice of PreparationAnnual Levee CleanupGive-n-Go Community Donation DriveBench Dedication for Pete HughesSVCW Conveyance System ImprovementsOne Last Summer Treat Using Water Resources Wisely Charleston ShootingsOTR Band Rocks Marlin ParkRWS Branch Library EventsTe Terapists CornerDisappreaing CatsDraining of PondsFrom Lynns KitchenCocktail Monkeys Box Top EducationProtect Your skinWhite Jean Guide for Summer11344478111215161617171819192021 lSignifcant Personal InjurylCommercial and Personal LitigationlProfessional/Liability MalpracticelBusiness Formation, Development and TransactionslCorporate and Partnership LawlEmployment LawlInsurance LawlReal Estate and Construction LawlAutomotive LawlWills, Trusts and Estate PlanningWe are pleased to announce thatBRIAN J. MCSWEENEY, ESQ.has rejoined the frm as a partner and our new frm nameANDRELINI & McSWEENEY LLPWe continue our practice as full service law frm of highly ethical and experienced Attorneys dedicated to providing individualized attention and the highest quality legal services. Terry Anderlini and his Associates have been serving satisfsfed clients for over 50 years.Please call for a free initial consultation.650-212-0001411 Borel Avenue, Suite 501, San Mateo CA 94402www.anderlinimcsweeneylaw.com3THE PILOT August 20154 August 2015THE PILOT Mariner Park Bench Dedication in Memory of Pete HughesPleasejoin RSCABoard members,our goodfriend Ginny Hughes, andother c o mmu n i t y membersafer theupcoming LeveeClean-Upon S a t u r d a y , August22nd, 2015at12:30 pm in Mariner Park, where we willdedicatea parkbenchin memoryofabelovedRedwoodShoresresident PeteHughes.PetepassedawayinSeptemberof 2013. If you enjoy walking or exercising on our levees, or spending time in our beautiful parks, you have Pete Hughes to thank.Over 17 years ago, Pete conceived theidea,arrangedcorporatesponsorship,worked with the City, and almost single-handedly managed RSCAs frst Levee Clean-Up.Te Levee Clean-Up, wherescoresofconscientiousvolunteerspickup trashalongourleveesandinmanyoftheShores public areas, was always Petes Special Project and quickly became an annual August Shores event. Petescivicdevotionandcommitmenttothe communitywastrulyexceptional.Hewasactive withtheRedwoodCityPoliceActivitiesLeague, thePeninsulaCelebrationAssociation,andCasa deRedwoodSeniorHousing.Peteandhiswife GinnybothservedontheBoardandwerestrong supportersoftheKainosHomeandTraining Center for developmentally challenged adults. Peteswife,Ginny,andhisfamilywantedtodo something special in his memory, and thought that a park bench in the very park where he started the LeveeClean-Upwouldbealovingremembrance ofPeteandhisservicetoourcommunity.Light refreshmentswillbeservedafertheshort dedication ceremony.Shores Annual Levee CleanupHELP CLEAN UP THE SHORES!Saturday, August 22, 20158:00 AM - 12:00 AMMeet at Mariner Park (Bridge Parkway and Tiller Lane) 8:00 AM - Cofee, tea, juice and bagels 8:30- 11:30 AM - Clean up the Shores 11:30 AM - BBQ LunchMaps, trash grabbers and gloves will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and dont forget your sunscreen! You can make a diference in your community! Contact Nina Boire ninaboire@rsca.org if you have any questions.Give-n-Go Community Donation DriveSaturday, September 12, 201510:00 AM - 2:00 PMRedwood Shores Public Library,399 Marine Parkway at Bridge ParkwayGoodwill Industries returns to the Shores to accept household donations and e-waste.Take advantage of this opportunity to clean your house!* Sorry, we cannot accept large appliances, furniture, sofas, mattresses, snow skis, news-paper/magazines, auto parts or any hazardous materials.Contact Nina Boire ninaboire@rsca.org if you have any questions.5THE PILOT August 2015CalBRE#560346Rachel Ni, Broker AssociateMobile: (650) 455-1500Email: rachel.ni@camoves.comCalBRE# 01916174http://www.homebysfbay.comAlwaysCallDonnaMarieBaldwinProudlyServingthePeninsulafor39YearsTop 1% Internationally - Coldwell Banker(650) 598-9327dmb@donnamariebaldwin.comwww.donnamariebaldwin.comSANMATEOLAURELWOODOnelevelliving.3BR,2BA,LR,DR,FR, 3 car garage. Soaring vaulted ceil-ings,hardwoodfloors,freshlypaintedinterior.BackyardviewedfromtheFR, accessiblethruslidingdoorsfromthekitchennook. Updatedkitchenwithvaultedceiling,stainlessappliances,Vikingstove,granitecounters&gardenwindow.Updatedbathsw/dualsinks.Maturetrees/foliagewithnewpatiodeck&freshlandscaping. ClosetoHwys92,101,280,toSF,SiliconValley,HalfMoon Bay, SFO.Close to shopping, dining areas, Laurelwood Park.GOSSAMER COVEREDWOOD SHORES4BR,3BA,LR,DR,FR,loft,breakfastbar and nook. 2 car garage. 2679 sq. ft.Welcoming porch, soaring ceiling entry.Architecturally stunning. Neutral colorpalette, beautiful crown molding, plantation shutters. 2015 new flooring- berbercarpets,hardwood,tile,travertinemarbleandmulti-useloftperfecthomeofficeorplayarea.BR/BA1stlevel.Enviableislandkitchenwithstainlessappliances,granitecounters.Recessedlightingthru-out. Fully networked for Internet, phone, cable TV in every room.Family room with fireplace and in-ceiling speakers. Corner lot.BURLINGAME - SPANISH MANORShadesofBurlingamesyesteryear.Rare15,000sflot.3300sfSpanishManor. Grandbeamedlivingroomwithboldfireplace.High coved ceilings, sun blessing floor to ceiling windows. Formalraised banquet sized dining room with beamed ceilings. Stunningremodeledkitchenwithgranitecounters,islandandcustomizedcabinetry.Breakfastroomwithviewthroughthefamilyroomtothegardenandpool. Studyandfullbathwithpatioentrance.Widestaircaseto3bedrooms.Masterwithfireplace,andwalltowall balcony to begin and end the day. Vintage bath. 2nd bedroomwith balcony and 3rd bedroom with sitting room. Separate StudioCottage. Entertainment/exercise area. Pool.LOWERHILLSBOROUGHCircularcobblestonedrivepresentsaEuropeanManorsweetlypositionedinlowerHillsborough.SecludedculdesaclocatedwithinwalkingdistancetoNorth,CrockerSchools&Town.Comfortable&Classic4100sf+/-on24,180sfmanicuredlot.Octagonalfoyerframedbywainscot,chairrails,&sumptu-ouscrownmolding.Breathtakinghugelivingroomblessedwithfloor to ceiling windows & 4 sets of French doors leading to dou-ble pristine gardens. Formal DR w/gentle natural light. Fabulouskitchen,slidingdoorstoprivategarden.Milesofgranitecoun-ters, wall to wall, floor to ceiling abundant cabinetry. Two sets ofdouble stainless steel sinks, both w/green garden views. Sub Zerodouble door ref/freezer. Comfortable FR (former 4th BR & bath)conveniently positioned. Library w/fireplace, natural light, lead-ingtoshimmeringpool&entertainmentsized(150guests)flagstone patio. Large bedroom w/wall to wall built-ins, murphy bed& guestbedroom.Allbedroomsenjoywindowsonbothsides,abundanceofclosetsspace&hardwoodfloors.Closetblessedfoyer leading to Master ensuite w/French style porcelain & mar-blefireplace.Marblebath.2ndlevel,3fullbaths.3BR, 3.5BA(plus full outside bath for pool & 2 changing rooms.)0107/7/1511:18 AMPage 16 August 2015THE PILOT 7THE PILOT August 2015continued on page 22TeSiliconValley CleanWater(SVCW) Commissionhas directeditsstafto proceedwithadditional planning and environmental review of an option that uponapprovalwillcontinuetheagencyscritically neededconveyancesystemimprovementswhile reducing impacts on Redwood Shores.TeSVCWconveyancesystemisacomplexsystem comprisedofanine-milelongreinforcedconcrete forcemainpipeline,fourpumpstations,oneforeach ofthefourSVCWmemberagencies,awetweather boosterstationlocatedneartheSanCarlosAirport, andalifstationlocatedatthewastewatertreatment facility at southeastern Redwood Shores.Additionally, SVCWleasesaremoteFlowEqualizationFacility fromtheWestBaySanitaryDistrictinMenloPark, considered an integral part of the conveyance system. TefourmemberownersarethecitiesofBelmont, RedwoodCity,andSanCarlos,alongwiththeWest BaySanitaryDistrict,whichservicesMenloPark, Atherton,PortolaValley,andportionsofEastPalo Alto.Te 45-year old force mains condition is poor with joint leaks caused by moving young bay mud soil conditions. Tefrequencyofleakscontinuestoincrease.SVCW movedforwardwithfast-trackedimplementationof replacingthe48-inchsectionofforcemaininJune 2013, a section of pipe that extends from the Redwood City Pump Station to the San Carlos Pump Station and represented nearly 75% of the leaks in the force main. TebulkofworkthatimpactedMapleStreet,Bair IslandRoadandDocktownwascompletedinMarch 2015. It is anticipated that the new pipeline across Bair Island will be put into service by the end of 2015. SVCW Commission Authorizes Next Steps for Recommended Project for Critically Needed Conveyance System Improvements; Reduces Impacts on Redwood ShoresWhile this vital pipeline work was being done, staf was undertakingpreliminaryplanningfortheremainder of the conveyance system, including an alignment for the 54-inch portion of force main, a segment extending fromtheSanCarlosPumpStationtothewastewater treatmentfacility.Tisportionofpipefromthe SanCarlosPumpStationtothetreatmentplantis responsiblefortheother25%ofhistoricalleaksand hassuferedahigherrateoffailureinrecentyears. Due to the hydraulic pressure placed on the pipe, more than double its original design, this section of pipe is a high priority to be replaced.In March 2014, as a result of the public and regulatory agencyoutreach,itbecameclearthatfourofthefve alignmentalternativesdevelopedtothatpointwere notfeasibleandthattheffhalternative(opencut alongRedwoodShoresParkway)posedsignifcant disruptiontothecommunityand,therefore,faced strongcommunityconcernsaboutalignmentoptions andequallystrongsupportforinvestigatingoptional alternatives.Asaresult,SVCWstafundertookreviewingalarge numberofnewconveyancesystemreplacement alternativesand,ultimately,12specifcalternatives withover140variationswereidentifedfordetailed evaluation.Tealternativesrangedinconstruction techniques, including open-cut, micro-tunneling, and tunnelboringmachineoptions.Tealternativesalso considereddiferentconveyancesystemoperating modes,fromforcemains(pumpedfows)togravity fow;eachoperatingmodehavingacorresponding number of required pump stations.SVCWstafrecommendedandtheCommission acceptedgoingforwardwithenvironmentalreview andpublicreviewofanalternativeknowninternally 8 August 2015THE PILOT Tedogdaysofsummerareinfull swing and the kids are getting ready to go back to school. Tat means its timetopullofonemorebarbecue andwewanttoshareourfavorites barbecuecompanion,acocktail tailor-madetobeenjoyedinthe summer heat next to a barbecue. Tis one has been one of our top sellers.Sweet Sunshine:l 4 fresh raspberriesl 2 lemon slicesl 4 mint sprigsl .25 ounces simple syrupl 1.5 ounces Citrus Vodkal 3 ounces lemonadel 3 ounces soda waterMuddle 3 raspberries along with a lemon slice, 3 mint sprigsand.25ouncesofsimplesyrup.(Tomakeyou own simple syrup, simply combine one part hot water with one part sugar.) Add 1.5 ounces citrus vodka with One Last Summer Treat:lemonadeandshake.Topwithsoda water and garnish with a lemon slice, raspberryandmintleaf.Sitback, kick your feet up and enjoy!A quick note from Te Grill House:Wed like to take the time to ofer up our thanks to the community of Redwood Shoresthathasbeensowelcoming inourfrstyear.Ourgrandopening cameAugust7thoflastyearandwe havebeenthrilledwiththeresponse andfriendly,welcomingspiritofthe shores.Ithasbeenafunandexcitingyearandweare lookingforwardtocelebratingwiththecommunityby introducingaspecialanniversarymenuthatwillbe available the entire month of August. And of course, the menu will highlight the grill. From our family to yours, we just like to say thank you and cheers to many more anniversaries to come. Submitted by Will Hayes ~ Te Grill House 9THE PILOT August 2015SOLD212 Demi Lane, Redwood ShoresCaroline is a conscientious real estate professional that possesses strong negotiation skills and represented us as a buyer's agent with the same level of integrity as she had last year when I enlisted her assistance in representing us in the sale of another home. Whether you are buying or selling, Caroline's expertise can't be beat! Barbara D.SEE WHAT CAROLINES CLIENTS ARE SAYINGwww.CarolineDinsmore.com/marketing TO SEE WHAT SETS HER APARTVI SI TCaroline DinsmoreTOP 0 . 1 %NAT I ONWI DE650.773.2226caroline@carolinedinsmore.comwww.CarolineDinsmore.comLicense # 01458457JUST LISTEDLicense #010698141250San Carlos AvenueSuite #101San Carlos, CA 94070 2225 Kenry Way, South San Francisco $1,050,000163 Monaco Drive, Redwood ShoresCONTACT CAROLINE TODAYFor a customized approach to your real estate needsTop 0.1% Nationwide $45M in sales in 2014 Top 10 Most Inf luential Realtors on the PeninsulaJUST LISTED10 August 2015THE PILOT 11THE PILOT August 2015Onbehalf oftheCity Council,I wanttothank everyonefor cuttingback ontheirwater useaswe headintothe summerofor fourthyear ofdrought. Residential use of clean drinking water is down to less than 58 gallons/day/resident!Hooray!Inanabundanceofforesight,theRedwoodCity Council made a bold step in the early 2000s to embark onthepathofproducing,anddistributingrecycled waterforlandscapeirrigation,andindustrialuses. HomeownerAssociationsinRedwoodShoresand industrialusersatthePortofRedwoodCitywere early adopters.NowRedwoodCityisinthepermittingstagewith CalTrans to extend the purple pipe system cross US 101tothewestside.Ifallgoeswell,recycledwater willstarttofowin2016tomajorusersfornon-potableuses(e.g.toilets)andlandscapeirrigation. Manyofthenewprojectsthatarebeingbuiltare dual-plumbedwhichmeansthattheyarereadyto tieintotherecycledwatersystemwhenitbecomes available.MajorprojectssuchasKaiserHospital, Stanford in Redwood City and the major projects in downtownarereadytouserecycledwaterwhenit becomes available.Sowhatisthenextfrontier?Iattendedameeting hosted by Sustainable Silicon Valley a few weeks ago, and the next frontier is on-site graywater reclamation. Inotherwords,largeprojectsarelookingatwaysto Using Water Resources Wiselycaptureonsitewaterfromairconditioningsystems, rainwatercaptureandrestrooms,treatingitonsite and reusing it for landscape irrigation and fushing of toilets.San Francisco is already leading the way in this innovative approach to using water more strategically and wisely.A number of large ofce projects in San Franciscohavealreadymadethecommitmentand investment into these on-site systems.No matter if the drought starts to end this winter, we needtofgureoutwaystouseourwaterresources morewisely.Teexpansionofourrecycledwater system,innovativeon-sitere-usesystems,changing ourlushlandscapestomorenativelandscapesand more will make more clean, potable water for all of us.Submited by Redwood City Mayor, Jef GeeFor over 40 years, The School of Italian Language and Culture has provided quality instructions with personalized attention to every student.Converse, learn about II Bel Paese, prepare for travel... from native Italian speakersClasses for everyone, from Beginners through Advanced ConversationAdult and Youth (ages 6-12) classesReasonably Priced TuitionSaturday Mornings from 10 AM - 12:30 PM in South San FranciscoREGISTER NOW! FALL SEMESTER BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12www.italianclasses.com650 574 3089Learn Italian with Us!12 August 2015THE PILOT In the Wake of the Charleston ShootingsIfMartinLutherKingJr.werealivetodaytorespond totheshootingdeathsofninepeopleintheAfrican American AME church community in Charleston SC, Iamconfdentthathewouldcontinuetoproclaim hisdreamoftheBelovedCommunityandtheSix PrinciplesofNonviolencethatundergirdthatdream. In his honor and in honor of all nine people who died, here are the Six Principles: Principle One: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous peopleIt is active nonviolent resistance to evil.It is aggressive spiritually, mentally and emotionally.It is always persuading the opponent of the righteousness of your cause.It is only passive in its non-aggression toward its enemy.Principle Two: Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding Te end of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation. Te purpose of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community.Principle Tree: Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice not peopleNonviolence recognizes that evil doers are also victims, not evil people.Te nonviolent resister seeks to defeat evil, not people.Principle Four: Nonviolence holds that sufering can educate and transformNonviolence accepts sufering without retaliation.Nonviolence accepts violence if necessary, but will never infict it.Nonviolence willingly accepts the consequences of its act.Unearned sufering is redemptive and has tremendous education and transforming possibilities.Sufering has the power to convert the enemy when reason fails.Principle Five: Nonviolence chooses love instead of hateNonviolence resists violence of the spirit as well as the body.Nonviolent love is spontaneous, unmotivated, unselfsh and creative.Nonviolent love gives willingly knowing that the return might be hostility.Nonviolent love is active, not passive.Nonviolent love is un-ending in its ability to forgive in order to restore community.Nonviolent love does not sink to the level of the hater.Love for the enemy is how we demonstrate love for ourselves.Love restores community and resists injustice.Nonviolence recognizes the fact that all life is interrelated.Principle Six: Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justiceTe nonviolent resister has deep faith that justice will eventually win.Nonviolence believes that God is a God of justice. 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Te Sounds of the Shores summer concert series takes placeinMarlinParkonselectSundaysfrom5to7 pm.We hope to see you at our next event on Sunday August 9th when Te Shanks comes to town to with an evening of classic rock.16 August 2015THE PILOT I Dont Need Terapy! Yes, Im a therapist and I believe there are times in life when seeing a therapist may be crucial to someones well being. But, I also recognize that not everyone is interested in it. Tis article is not about sufering from a serious mental illness when it is obvious that some sort of clinical intervention is necessary. Rather, it is about staying healthy mentally healthy.Open up any self-help guide about mental health and some obvious topics surface very quickly: eat right, get plenty of sleep, exercise, limit alcohol and any recreational drug use, get outside and have a community of friends and family. Yes, these are all important, yet it is ofen surprising how many people overlook these very basic needs. And, no, online gaming friends who youll never, ever see in person dont count. OK, so maybe the last sentence dates me a little, but Ive seen enough in my line of work to know that while the online world can be fun and exciting, there truly isnt any substitute for the real thing.Besides the obvious items above, there are also some other factors to consider as we ponder the idea of staying of of the therapists couch. As someone who specializes in treating anxiety disorders, Ive learned the importance of being able to express feelings instead of bottling them up. Doing so can be part of the recipe for panic attacks as can difculties with setting limits. Saying yes to someone when you really would rather say no can create a tremendous amount of unnecessary stress. Of course, sometimes we dont have a choice and we do things we rather not. Im referring to those times, however, when setting limits would be perfectly reasonable and a decision to the contrary is made anyway.Forgiveness is another concept that ofen gets overlooked. Its a complicated thing and sometimes youre just not ready for it. Yet, nothing builds resentment quite like the reluctance to forgive. I fnd gratitude to also be especially important, yet something that seems to elude many people. Do you have something/someone for which you feel grateful? Periodically reminding yourself of such is known to contribute to be a better sense of well-being.Lets also not forget the signifcance of learning something new, hobbies and generally making fun a priority. I think with living in the fast pace of the Bay Te Terapists CornerTake the Summer Learning Challenge! Readers! Listeners! Teens! Parents! AugustisthelastmonthtojointheSummerLearning Challenge. Read or listen and complete fun learning activities. Sign up online or at any Redwood City Library through the end of August. Finishers receive a free book, great coupons, and a ticketfortheRaffleheldattheendofthesummer.Prizes include a $1,000 college scholarship for one lucky Redwood City student! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library and San Mateo County Measure A FundsTry Discover & GO! Free Museum Passes Discover & GO! provides Redwood City Library card holders with FREE passes to local museums and other cultural institutions. Make reservations online and print passes from the convenience of your computer.You will need a valid library card to begin exploring.Visit http://www.redwoodcity.org/library/discoverandgo.html Sponsored by Friends of the Library.Paws for Tales Saturday August 1 at 11:00am Dogs love to hear stories! Come read to a specially trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.Early Learners at the Library Tuesday August 4 at 11am Explore and learn with your young child through the use of books, crafts, movements and music. For ages 0-24 mos.Peninsula Book Club Tuesday August 25 at 6:00pm Read quality fiction and then engage in a lively exchange of ideas at our monthly meeting. We will discuss Margaret Atwoods The Handmaids Tale. For more information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.Visit Sea link Caf at Redwood Shores Branch Library!Caf hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pmVolunteer with the Friends of the LibraryThe Friends operates a resale book store inside the Downtown Library to generate funds to support library programs and events. For information about volunteer opportunities at Redwood City Public Library, visit redwoodcity.org/library.Mondays 11:00am - Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5Tuesdays 6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays 10:30am - Toddler Time Stories Ages 1-3Thursdays 11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 MonthsWeekly Storytimes Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch Library Please visit redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.htmlcontinued on page 2117THE PILOT August 2015As a pet sitter one of the tasks we perform at each visit is to make sure we locate all of the animals in our care to ensure they are safe and sound.For dogs, this is pretty easythere arent too many places they can hide, and if they do try to hide, it is relatively easy to fnd them.Catsontheotherhandcanbeabitmoredifcultto fnd. We know the usual hiding places such as under the bed, behind the couch or in closets.Very early in my pet sitting career I was meeting with a client. Te client had three cats and proceeded to tell me I would never fnd one of the cats, Simba. At each visit her other two cats would rush up to greet me. True to my clients prediction, I never did see Simba. But pet sitter par excellence that I was, I was bound and determined I was going to fnd Simba and make sure he was OK.I checked in the usual suspect spots and checked again. Te client lived in a two bedroom apartment; how many places are there for a cat to hide? No Simba. Afer two visits of no Simba sightings, I called my client to tell her IcouldnotfndSimba.SheassuredmeIshouldnot worry and I should not waste my time looking for him as she knew Simba was hiding somewhere.Tesayingfatterthanapancakehasnewmeaning for me. At the next visit, I happened to move one of the pillows on the bed a pillow I had moved on more than one occasion, mind you. What? Did I detect movement? I look again to fnd Simba under the pillow; somehow hehadmanagedtoyouguesseditmakehimself fatterthanapancake!SimbawasnotamusedIhad found him, however I had a new respect for the way he outsmarted me!Hopalongwasanotherchallenge.Myclientalsotold meIwouldneverseeHopalong.Afermyexperience with Simba, I started to believe clients a little more when told I would never fnd kitty. I would arrive each day to takeCleo,theirdog,forawalk.AlthoughIneversaw Hopalong,itwasobviousHopalongwasaroundat each visit his food had been eaten and he was using the litter box.OnedayIcaughtaglimpseofagreybluroutofthe corner of my eye. Was it my imagination, I wondered? I walked over to where I thought I had seen the blur, and peeredupthedarkchimney.Nothing.Adjacenttothe Disappearing Cats!freplace was also a built in storage area for frewood. I just happened to peek inside the storage area.And what do I fnda little ledge that was hidden from view. On the ledge was Hopalong, hiding from the world!Mind you I still exercise due diligence when doing a cat count. But, I do listen a little more now when clients tell me youll never fnd the cat!Jan Brown is the Owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet Tech Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at janspetsit@comcast.net.Draining of SVCWs Landscape Impoundment Ornamental Ponds DelayedBy Dan ChildManagerSilicon Valley Clean WaterTestorybelowwasreleasedFriday,July10.Te work has been postponed while we investigate options related to the impact on the water fowl.Iwanttoinformyouthatinordertoprovide adequate geotechnical data for our investigation of the California Environmental Impact Act (CEQA) options forourforcemain(thepipethatcarriesrawsewage tothetreatmentplant)replacementproject,itis necessary for us to drain the Landscape Impoundment Ornamentalpondsinfrontoftheplant(1400Radio Road in Redwood Shores) once again.Tis is the area that is popular for bird-watching.Wearestartingtheprocessthisweekendandexpect theywillbedryenoughtostarttheworkinabouta monthorso.Oncethegeotechnicalinvestigationis complete,weanticipatewewillfllthemagain.Te exact timing of this is not known, but our best estimate today is somewhere between 60 and 90 days of draining, drying and work before we can bring water back.If you should have any questions or comments, please feel free to call or email Duane Sandul at 650-585-2181, duanesandul@gmail.com, and he will get answers for you. 18 August 2015THE PILOT (Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine) Lynn Kathleen AdamsHOT AUGUST NIGHTS When our summer weather turns hot and the evenings arestillwarm,itseemsourappetiteslanguish.Tis is a wonderful time for a light salad with fresh grilled vegetables, stone fruit or a small piece of grilled salmon orgrilledchickenbreast.Byeatinglightly,thereis roomforascrumptious,soothingdessert.Tereis nothingbetterthanacoolpannacottatofnishofa summer meal.I fell in love with panna cotta the very frst time I tried it, and always look for it on the menu whenwearediningout.Pannacottameanscooked creamandwasoriginallyfromtheNorthernItalian regionofPiemonte.Tedessertsaresoflysetand creamy,andareperfectforadinnerpartyorspecial dessertbecausetheycanbemadeaheadoftimeand kept refrigerated until ready to serve.Terearesomanycreativevariationstofavor thedessert-thisrecipeusesbalsamicfavored strawberriesasanaccompaniment,butyoucanuse freshraspberries,blueberries,blackberriesandeven otherripestonefruits,suchascherries,peachesor apricotsjustremovethepitsandpeelsifnecessary and slice them into bite-sizes pieces.PANNA COTTA WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIESMakes 4 ServingsIngredientsl Packet (1 teaspoon) unfavored Gelatin Powderl 1 Tablespoons Cold Waterl 1 Cups Heavy Creaml 1 Cup Plain Whole Milk Yogurtl 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extractl Vanilla Bean, split and seeds scrapedl 1/3 Cup Sugar, plus 1 Tablespoonl 2 Pints (4 Cups) Sliced Fresh Strawberriesl 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegarl 1 Tablespoon Sugarl Teaspoon Freshly Grated Black Pepperl Freshly Grated Lemon Zest, for servingFrom LYNNs KITCHENDirectionsIn a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 Tablespoons of cold water.Stir, and set aside for 10 minute to allow gelatin to dissolve.Inamediumbowl,whisktogetheroftheHeavy Cream,theyogurt,vanillaextract,andvanillabean seeds.Heat the remaining Cup of Heavy Cream and the 1/3 Cup of Sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.Remove from heat, and add the sofened gelatin to the hot cream mixture, and stirtocombine.Pourinto4(608ounce)ramekins orcustardcupsandrefrigerateuncovereduntilcold. Whenthepannacottasarethoroughlychilled,cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.Combinetheslicedstrawberries,balsamicvinegar,1 Tablespoon Sugar, and ground pepper 30 -45 minutes before serving.Set aside a room temperature.To serve, run a small knife around each dessert in the ramekin, and dip the ramekin QUICKLY into a bowl ofhottapwater.Inverteachramekinontoapretty dessertplate,andsurroundthepannacottawiththe strawberries.Dusttopsofpannacottalightlywith freshly grated lemon zest, and serve.Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994.19THE PILOT August 2015Cocktail MonkeysOnSunday,July12th,theCocktailMonkeyscameto Redwood Shores and brought fantastic music from the 60s through todays popular music.Renee led the guys with awesome vocals, and even some harmonica playing. Tanks to the Cocktail Monkeys for a terrifc show. Ever notice the small pink label with a pencil that is on the packaging of products from companies likeZiploc,Hefy,Avery,GeneralMills,Green Giant, Hanes, etc.? SupportourtwoRedwoodShoreselementary schools(SandpiperElementaryandRedwood ShoresElementary)byclippingofBoxTops (boxtops4education.com)frommanyproducts thatyoualreadybuy!BoxTopsforEducation are a small, easy way to help PTAs provide things like classroom supplies and feld trip fees. RedwoodShoresresidentscanhelpbyclipping your Box Tops labels (it only takes 5 seconds to clip and save them in a bag) and dropping them ofinacollectionboxatthePostalAnnex(274 Redwood Shores Parkway near Nob Hill Foods) whenever you are shopping nearby.You can also drop labels of at the school ofces of Sandpiper Elementary or Redwood Shores Elementary.Abig,specialTankYoutoPostalAnnexfor helping support our schools!SandpiperElementaryPrincipalMs.Tami MooreRedwoodShoresElementaryPrincipalMr. Bob Sherman20 August 2015THE PILOT Areyouslatheringonthe sunscreenthissummer toprotectyourselffrom skin cancer and premature aging?Astepintheright directionforsure,but haveyouconsideredthe ingredientlistonthat bottle of SPF? Teactiveingredientsin sunscreenarechemicalfltersthatabsorbUVlight and/ormineralsthatrefectthislight,withtheend result of keeping it from damaging our skin.Lets start with chemical sunscreensAccordingtotheEnvironmentalWorkingGroup (ewg.org),anon-proftorganizationdedicatedto protectinghumanhealthandtheenvironment,the mostproblematicandprevalentofthesunscreen chemicals used in the U.S. is oxybenzone, but it is far from the only one found to have negative implications for human health. Teproblemisthatchemicalsinsunscreensare absorbed through our skin into our bloodstreams and dispersed throughout our bodies, and many of them areconsideredendocrinedisruptors,meaningthat theycanwreakhavocwithourhormonalsystems. And, on top of that, we really dont know much about the long-term efects. Some chemicals make us sick very quickly, so its easy todeterminetheirtoxicity.Otherssubstances,such as lead, take longer to cause illness remember that itwasmanyyearsbeforethegovernmenttookheed andrestricteduse.Idontknowaboutyou,butIm not interested in being a guinea pig for a study on the long-term efects of chemicals in sunscreens!Ontheotherhand,mineralsunscreenszincoxide andtitaniumdioxidearegenerallyconsidered safe,althoughthereisadebateoverriskswhenthe mineralsaregrounddowntonano-sizedparticles, which, unlike larger particles, can be absorbed from Protect Your Skin from the Sun without Toxic Chemicalstheskinandintothebloodstream.Tobesafe,Iopt for non-nano mineral sunscreens. Now if youre thinking, Oh no, youre telling me that thickwhitepasteistheonlysafewaytogo,notto worrynewerzincoxideproductsaretransparent and do a great job of protecting against UV radiation. Imalwaystryingnewbrands,andtwoIlikeare Devita and 100% Pure. Alsoconsiderthatsomeofthebestprotectionhas nothing to do with sunscreen.Wear a hat with a big brim.ProtectyoureyeswithqualityUV-blocking sunglasses.Cover your skin with clothing.Stay out of the mid-day sun when rays are the strongest.Hang outintheshade.And,whateveryoudo,dontget burned!AndonelastnoteManyofusendupwith extremely low levels of vitamin D through our eforts toavoiddamagefromthesunsrays.VitaminDis manufacturedintheskinuponexposuretoUV lightandcrucialfortherobustimmunefunction neededtoprotectusfrommanytypesofcancer,so correctinglowlevelsisasimplebutimportantstep toward a strong immune defense.Since supplemental vitaminDcanbetoxicifyoutaketoomuch,geta 25-hydroxyvitaminDtestandtalkwithahealth professional about supplementation if your levels are low.Also, add vitamin D-rich foods, such as salmon and other fatty fsh, to your diet.For more detailed information, check out:http://www.ewg.org/2015sunscreen/report/executive-summary/http://www.ewg.org/2015sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/To your good health!Lauren Picciani, MANutrition & Wellness Consultant21THE PILOT August 2015White jeans are one of the most versatile items in your wardrobe - a classic thats always in style. Heres your white jeans guide for summer.l Make sure your white jeans (or pants) are of a thicker cotton than most of your other summer pants. You dont want your undergarments (which should be nude) to show through.l Ankle length jeans look great with fats, sandals or cute sneakers. You can roll up your longer jeans to get this look.l Virtually all colors look great with white jeans - bright popsicle colors or neutrals. And of course, the classic black and white always work.l Dress up your jeans with a fun pump or high heeled sandal. Pop on a silk blazer or fowy blouse, layer on some necklaces, and youre good to go.l Guys - wear a slim cut jean, loafers with no socks, and a printed long-sleeved shirt with the cufs White Jean Guide for SummerBy Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultantrolled up and youre good to go.White jeans can be a staple in your summer travel wardrobe too. Enjoy the rest of your summer!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 and/or blog: www.adenadesigns.net.415-729-1008 (cell) www.adenadesigns.net adena@adenadesigns.net White jeans are great for summer! See this months column for inspiration. I Can Help! *Outfit Coordination *Closet Clean-Up *Personal Shopping *Style Consultation DOES THIS SOUND LIKE ANYONE YOU KNOW? continued from page 16 ... Te Terapists CornerArea its ofen easy to get caught up in the rat race and forget that theres more to life than work and paying bills. We live in an area now where the cost of rent has skyrocketed to previously unimaginable heights and where our modest homes are worth more than some estates in many parts of the country. Pressure? Yes, there is plenty of it here. Does that mean youre destined to wind up on some therapists couch? No, not necessarily.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 or sgranet@ocd-bddclinic.com.22 August 2015THE PILOT continued from page 7 ... SVCW Commission Authorizes Next Steps for Recommended Project for Critically Needed Conveyance System Improvements; Reduces Impacts on Redwood Shoresas 4BE TBM. Tis involves a tunnel boring machine with a launch shaf near the San Carlos Airport, ending at the SVCW plant and at the north end of Bair Island. It entails:lTunnelfromanopenfeldonthenorthsideofthe intersectionofHollyStreet/ShorewayRoadtothe SVCW plant at the southeast end of Redwood Shores.lTis tunnel route will generally follow SVCWs existing forcemaineasementbeneathRedwoodShores Parkwaytotheplant,withtwominorexcursions nearSandpiperSchool.Duringconstructionofthe tunnel,therewillbenoroadwaydisruption,and otherthanseeingtheequipmentattheopenfeld, passersbywouldnotrealizetherewasanactive tunnelingprojectbecauseproventechnologyfrom comparableprojectsdemonstratesthatwiththe tunnel depth and soils, noise and vibration from the tunnelingisnotlikelytobefeltorheardfromthe surface.l When the TBM reaches the plant, it will be removed from the shaf and taken back to the launch shaf near theHolly/ShorewayRoadintersectionandfrom there,theTBMwillbere-insertedandthesecond leg of the tunnel will follow the existing force main to the north end of Bair Island and connect with the 48-inchimprovementpipethatwillbecompleted later this year on Bair Island.l Slipline the existing pipeline from the Belmont Pump StationonShorewayRoadatCormorantDriveto the tunnel near the San Carlos Pump Station site at the end of Monte Vista Drive. Tis will require work alongShorewayRoadandwhileitisatrenchless project, it will require surface digging and disruption at about four sites that are being determined.Slipline means putting a smaller pipe into an existing larger pipe.l Install a drop shaf at San Carlos Pump Station at the endofMonteVistaDrivetoinsertSanCarlosand Belmont fows into the tunnel.lRehabilitatetheBelmontPumpStationandthe Menlo Park Pump Station (located on Haven Avenue at the foot of Bedwell Bayfront Park).l Replace the Redwood City Pump Station, located at theendofMapleStreetbehindtheRedwoodCity Police Station, with a new facility capable of handling the combined fows from West Bay Sanitary District OR Menlo Park Pump Station and Redwood City. l Build a Receiving Lif Station (RLS) at the treatment plant site. Te RLS will be constructed using the shaf thatwillbebuiltforremovingthetunnelboring machine; the project will launch the tunnel from the openlotatHolly/Shorewayandtunneltowardsthe treatment plant. Once at the plant, the TBM will be removed using this shaf. Once the TBM is removed, work to build out the pump station (RLS), using this shaf, will be completed.l Construction of a Peak Flow Diversion Structure and aPeakFlowDiversionBasinatthetreatmentplant site.l Build a headworks (large debris and grit removal) at the treatment plant siteTenextstepisforconsultantstodevelopadetailed projectdescriptionfortheCaliforniaEnvironmental QualityAct(CEQA)reviewoftherecommended alternative as well as other alternatives, a process that could take up to mid-2016 to early-2017 to complete. Te environmental document will be used by regulatory agencies in conjunction with the various approvals and permits that will be required for the project.Pending approvals afer the CEQA review, construction is likely to start in early to late 2017.Tere is additional information including a Q & A and graphics at our website, www.svcw.org23THE PILOT August 2015Piano, Voice & Guitar Lessons for Children & AdultsMarsha Sims, experienced teacher/performer,Masters in Music.Private lessons (30, 45 or 60 min.) in her Redwood Shores Studio. 650-593-8581 sims@marshasimsmusic.com Presorted StandardU.S. Postage Paid Redwood City, CAPermit No. 579THE PILOTOfcial Publication of Redwood Shores Community AssociationCST #1002864-10Kids Fly Free: 6 nights Tahiti & Moorea from $7400 for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 1-11)Luxury Bora Bora Honeymoon: 5 nights Four Seasons Bora Bora from $4250 per person, shareThree Island Romance: 9 nights Unique Polynesia Huahine, Bora Bora & Rangiroa from $3998 per person, share Sample Special Offers with air from lax live the legendT A H I T I Now is the best time to travel to Tahiti the best exchange rates in 10 years!Call Linda Margolin (Redwood Shores Satellite Office) Premier Certified Aussie/New Zealand/So. 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