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Volume 42 Number 6 Redwood Shores Community Association June 2012 THE PILOT RSCA Calendar 2012 • Sunday – June 24th – Marlin Park 5-7pm Stealing 3rd (Rock) • Sunday – July 22nd – Marlin Park 5-7pm Jokers and Thieves (Rock/Soul) • Sunday – Aug. 12th – Marlin Park 5-7pm Bell Brothers (Country) • Saturday – Aug. 25th – Levee Cleanup Mariner’s Park • Saturday – Sept. 8th – E-Recycling 10am - 2pm Redwood Shores Library • Tuesday – Oct. 9th – RWS Library 6:30pm Community Meeting with RWC Police Chief RWC wishes to thank the Redwood Shores Community for their patience during construction. The end result will be a more stable, reliable, safe, and efficient sewer system. Each year, the City of Redwood City implements projects as part of its Sanitary Sewer Improvement Program. These projects are designed to improve safety, provide maintenance, and enhance operational efficiency and reliability of the community’s sewer infrastructure and service. This year, the City expects to have its contractor start work on improving or refurbishing 14 pump stations in Redwood Shores. The work will take place from June through August of this year, and the City wanted to be sure that the Redwood Shores Community are well aware of the work that’ll be going on. Sewer service will not be interrupted during of the con- struction period, and access to driveways and properties will be maintained at all times for residents, businesses, and emergency services. The City is requiring the contractor to minimize the impact of construction activity in the neighborhoods. However, as with any construction project of this scope, some inconven- iences are unavoidable. Please expect periodic lane closures, detours, some dust, and temporary parking restrictions during construction (look for “No Parking” signs). All motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists are asked to be particularly cautious when near a construction area. Regular working hours for the project will be between 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. If necessary, and depending upon actual field conditions, work may be performed at other hours during holidays, off peak hours, at night, or on weekends as directed and approved by the City Engineer. The City will notify any neighbors who may be impacted by any changes in the work hours. Residents may feel free to contact Jimmy Tan of the City’s Community Development Department at (650) 780-7397 if there are questions or concerns regarding the construction. It’s a Party Waiting to Happen Come and rock out to RSCA’s first concert of the season on June 24th. See info above for time and place. Stealing 3rd was formed in 2007 by Nieves and Muldoon. Nieves serves as lead singer and Master of Ceremonies, Excellent musicianship combines with fun and energetic dance music to make Stealing 3rd more than a band – it’s a party waiting to happen! Bring your lawnchairs, and your dancing shoes. See page 10 for a list of Class 2012 graduating from Sandpiper and RWS Elementary School
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Volume 42 Number 6 Redwood Shores Community Association June 2012
THE PILOTR S C A C a l e n d a r 2 0 1 2
• Sunday – June 24th – Marlin Park 5-7pmStealing 3rd (Rock)
• Sunday – July 22nd – Marlin Park 5-7pmJokers and Thieves (Rock/Soul)
• Sunday – Aug. 12th – Marlin Park 5-7pmBell Brothers (Country)
• Saturday – Aug. 25th – Levee CleanupMariner’s Park
Each year, the City of Redwood Cityimplements projects as part of its SanitarySewer Improvement Program. These projects are designed to improve safety,provide maintenance, and enhance operational efficiency and reliability ofthe community’s sewer infrastructure and service.
This year, the City expects to have its contractor start workon improving or refurbishing 14 pump stations in RedwoodShores. The work will take place from June through Augustof this year, and the City wanted to be sure that the RedwoodShores Community are well aware of the work that’ll begoing on.
Sewer service will not be interrupted during of the con-struction period, and access to driveways and properties willbe maintained at all times for residents, businesses, andemergency services.
The City is requiring the contractor to minimize the impactof construction activity in the neighborhoods. However, aswith any construction project of this scope, some inconven-iences are unavoidable. Please expect periodic lane closures,detours, some dust, and temporary parking restrictions duringconstruction (look for “No Parking” signs). All motorists,pedestrians, and bicyclists are asked to be particularly cautiouswhen near a construction area.
Regular working hours for the project will be between 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. If necessary, anddepending upon actual field conditions, work may be performed at other hours during holidays, off peak hours, atnight, or on weekends as directed and approved by the CityEngineer. The City will notify any neighbors who may beimpacted by any changes in the work hours.
Residents may feel free to contact Jimmy Tan of the City’sCommunity Development Department at (650) 780-7397 ifthere are questions or concerns regarding the construction.
It’s a Party Waiting to HappenCome and rock out toRSCA’s first concert of theseason on June 24th. Seeinfo above for time andplace. Stealing 3rd wasformed in 2007 by Nievesand Muldoon. Nieves servesas lead singer and Master ofCeremonies, Excellentmusicianship combines with fun and energetic dance music tomake Stealing 3rd more than a band – it’s a party waiting tohappen! Bring your lawnchairs, and your dancing shoes.
See page 10 for a list of Class 2012 graduating fromSandpiper and RWS Elementary School
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205
Editor, Carol Mertens............................................595-1595Advertising, Carol Mertens ..................................595-1595Circulation, Carol Mertens....................................595-1595Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802
Carol FordCelli FrostMike MancusiCarol MertensSue NixJerry Patrick
Harris RogersRobert SchmidtClemencia RodriquezMichael WhatmoreAndrew Young
President’s Memo, Page 3Letter to the Editor, RWC General Plan Page 4RWC Car Sharing Program Page 4Class of 2012 Page 10Longer Blooming Flowers Page 11Dog Greetings Page 13Pap Smear Page 16Importance Of Vitamin D, Forgiveness Page 18Science In Action Page 21Forgot To Call Petsitter Page 22RWC Music On The Square Page 22Pregnant With Backpain, Book Nook Page 23Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 24Toss, Tweak Or Keep, Radiant Skin Page 25 Library Schedule, RSTC, Page 26Museum Pass Program Page 26Students Page 27
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President’s Memo for May 2012 by Harris RogersMembership ReminderIf you haven’t yet joined RSCA for 2012 you probablyreceived a reminder in the mail recently. If by chance youdidn’t receive your reminder, or if you misplaced it, just fill inthe information on the form at the bottom of this page, andmail it to us along with your check. Your $35 membership supports most of our community eventslike Eggstravaganza, the Halloween Walk, community meetings, and other Shores activities.Be a member, and help us keep the Shores a GREAT placeto live and work.
Meet RWC Police Chief October 9thRedwood City’s new Chief of Police, J.R. Gamez, will bejoining us on Tuesday, October 9th for a conversation withthe Shores community about our law enforcement concerns.GET THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS NOW!Tuesday, October 9th, 6:30pm at the RWS Library.Chief Gamez is an avid listener, and this will be a greatopportunity to exchange information and have a dialogabout issues that may seem unique to the Shores.
BIG Changes in our Summer Concerts! In response to your many comments and suggestions, weare making some big changes this year in our summerSounds of the Shores concerts in Marlin Park. First, all our concerts this year will be on SUNDAY after-noons. Second, we’ve moved the time up an hour to 5-7pm.This will hopefully keep us in the warm part of the after-noons before the sun starts to go down and the eveningsstarts to cool off. We believe these changes allow morepeople to attend and in a more enjoyable (i.e., “warmer”)time of the day.
We are trying to arrange a few other new things for our summer concerts. If you are on our email list we’ll let youknow what’s happening about a week before each concert.If you want to be on our list, go to RSCA.org, on the weband under the “Feedback” tab, just click on the yellow “Joinour email list” button.
Be a VOTER !By the time you receive this month’s PILOT we are just pastthis year’s primary elections. But many expect a recordnumber of voters to be a part of the national, state, and localelections this fall, Nov.6th.Shores residents are among the most civic-minded peoplein this local area. Being a voter is one of the most basicways each of us exercise our most fundamental right toexpress our opinions about the politics of our nation, ourstate, and our local governance.Being a voter also increases the importance of the Shoreswith local government officials. They look closely at howmany eligible voters actually vote, and the higher that percentage the more influence we have as a community.If you are 18 years old and a U.S. citizen, please make sureyou are registered to vote. If you haven’t yet registered orneed more information, go to www.shapethefuture.orgwhere you can register on-line. You’ll also find informationabout the candidates and issues that will be on theNovember ballot.Also make the decision now whether you plan to vote bymail or go to the polls on election day, November 6th. If youare not already signed up for “Vote by Mail”, you can do thatat the same web site, too.Whatever your politics, this promises to be an historic elec-tion, and you want to be part of it. BE A VOTER!
“Making the Last Mile Connection”Car-Share Program Launched
in RWCA new car-share program in Redwood City is the first step in aninnovative pilot project to reduce traffic congestion by providingan array of transit options for solo drivers. Zipcar, a national car-sharing agency, will station three hybrid cars at Sequoia Station, a downtown transit hub served by Caltrain and SamTrans. Thecars are a convenient option for transit commuters who want to run errands during the work day as well as for people who donot own a car.
The program was launched on May 2, 2012. “Making the Last MileConnection,” is a comprehensive program that includes improvedopportunities for San Mateo County employees to telecommute andvanpools to connect employees and residents to the downtown area.A marketing campaign will help to get the word out about the program. The program is funded by a $1.5 million grant from theMetropolitan Transportation Commission, the Bay Area’s regionaltransportation planning agency. Additional funds were contributedby SamTrans, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority andthe City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County.
Redwood City’s General Plan isAward-Winning!
Redwood City is proud to announce that its new General Plan,completed and approved in late 2010, has been named as the“Winner of the 2012 Comprehensive Planning Award - SmallJurisdiction.”
This great honor comes from the American PlanningAssociation’s Northern California Chapter, recognizing RedwoodCity’s “outstanding achievement in the planning field” and payingtribute to the City’s innovative plans, projects, and achievements.
The General Plan is the blueprint for what Redwood City will be– it reflects the community’s values and guiding principles oftoday and creates a vision for the future of Redwood City.
This plan was several years in the making, a process that includedcountless hours of staff time, dozens of community workshops and input sessions, and numerous meetings of the PlanningCommission and the City Council. The result is a remarkable doc-ument that will guide the City’s physical development over the next20 years, and which now stands as a shining example to other citiesof similar size, as to what a top-quality General Plan should be.
This award is not only well-deserved recognition for the Citystaff, Planning Commission, and Council, but also for the entirecommunity. It incorporates hundreds of ideas and comments fromthe people of Redwood City, who patiently followed the process,became engaged through innovative and unique communityinvolvement activities, and helped to make this a living document,
Dear EditorI have been a police officer for 15 years and moved to RedwoodShores a few years ago. One of the things I found most desirablewas the fact that crime is low here and I felt my wife and kidswould be safe.
I read an article in the Pilot about citizens walking up to strangersand talking to them if there was something suspicious aboutthem. Having spent 15 years seeing the ugly side of society Iwould have to warn people NOT to do this. If the person is up tono good they will not be pleased that someone has noticed them.
This often results in violence with the curious citizen on the losing end. I think people would be surprised on how many people are carrying knives and other illegal weapons on them.Rarely are these criminals UNARMED.
I appreciate that people want to keep our neighborhood safe andrid it of unsavory people, however if someone really rouses yourssuspicions CALL THE POLICE, keep yourself safe and try to geta good description of the subject.
By Anonymous, a Redwood Shores resident
with flexibility to adapt to future unknowns and opportunities,and which stands as the foundation for the continuing work ofbuilding a great community together.
Redwood City’s General Plan is on line atwww.redwoodcity.org/generalplan.
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Longer Blooming FlowersSummer is a wonderful season for vibrant bloominggardens. What better way to sit back and enjoythe whole season than to plant flowers thatbloom continuously for many months! Annuals – impatiens, alyssus, nasturtiums,cosmos, vinca rosea, tatiana glytenko,and marigolds.Perennials – Corepsis, scabiosa, lantana, bacopa,nemesia, calibrachoa, begonias, bidens, gaura, yarrows, verbena,geraniums, Santa Barbara daisies, rudbeckia, salvias, daylilies,lavenders, penstemon, and more.Remove spent blooms and fertilize with Master Nursery Roseand Plant Food to extend the blooming season even longer.
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Make your dog walksmore fun
with Private Dog TrainingEnjoy the convenience of training your dog in your home. Fewer distractions means your dog learns faster.
See improvement the first session.Jean Cary, Dog Trainer Call her at: (650)-593-9622 or (650)-208-4978
When your dog barks at other dogs you pass on the trail, hemay be giving the other dog an invitation to play. Dogs aresocial creatures; and since so many of them live in one-doghouseholds, the chance to interact with other dogs is veryexciting. Some dogs bark to say, “Hey, I want to meet or playwith you. NOW! NOW! NOW!” Puppy barking frequently fallsinto this category. These barks are generally high pitched,and are often accompanied by wagging “propeller tails,”loose or wiggly body language, play bows and jumping. Ask those dog owners who would like to interact with yourdog to wait for calm, quiet behavior from your dog beforegreeting to avoid reinforcing the behavior. If your dog strainsat the leash when you pass other dogs and barks non-stop at the dog, you are probably pulling the leash taut and transferring your tension, stress and fear down the leash tothe dog. Now the dog feels he is the pack leader and has todefend both of you. The barking ramps up even more; andsoon you find yourself dreading walking or meeting otherdogs. A dog who knows you are the pack leader and whowalks beside you, not in front will be less likely to have fearor defensive barking at other dogs. You need to train yourdog to look at you with the “watch me” command to distractyour dog as you approach another dog. First encounters witha friendly dog should just be “walk-bys” several times with
Greeting Other Dogs On The Trail
the emphasis on getting your dog to look at you and awayfrom the other dog with a treat lure and sounds. Once youconsistently have your dog’s attention, you can advance tohaving your dog sit quietly at your side as the dog passes.After this stage you can allow your dog to sniff and greet the other dog while keeping the leash loose. Enjoy a well-mannered dog that is an asset to your family. Invest in training to transform your dog into the best friend you havealways wanted. Call Jean Cary for an evaluation and a customized training program for your dog. (650) 593-9622.
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How often Do I need a Pap Smear? By Wendy Landreville, M.D.Many women are accustomed to getting a pap smear every year at
their annual physical. For many years, annual pap smears were rec-ommended by the medical community to screen for cervical cancer.
As our knowledge of the natural history of cervical cancer hasgrown, we’ve been able to update the recommendations for frequencyof pap smears. For many women this means not having to do a papsmear every year, which is welcome news for many. Some womenexpress concern that less frequent pap smears may pose a risk and perhaps miss a cancer. I hope to explain the rationale for the updatedcervical cancer screening guidelines and alleviate any concerns.
We now know cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is sexually transmitted and is very common.We estimate that HPV will affect 75 to 90 percent of sexually activewomen at some point in their lives.
Certain high-risk strains of HPV can cause changes in the cervicalcells that can progress to precancerous and eventually cancerouslesions. The pap smear can identify these abnormal cells. Themajority of HPV infections are cleared by the immune system: 70percent of HPV infections clear in one year and 90 percent clear intwo years. Of the 10 percent that persist, 20 to 30 percent willbecome precancerous lesions. Untreated precancerous lesions havea 30 percent chance of progressing to invasive cancer over a 10- to20-year period.
Because we now know the natural progression of the HPV virus,we’ve developed a new screening guideline to reflect this knowledge.Our goal is to detect any abnormalities at a treatable stage and also to avoid unnecessary testing and procedures that will not impact thenatural course of an HPV infection.
The 2012 Cervical Cancer ScreeningGuidelines just issued by the U.S.Preventive Services Task Force includessome significant changes. Women shouldget their first pap smear at age 21, regard-less of number of sexual partners, age offirst intercourse or history of HPV vacci-nation. The rationale for this change is thatinvasive cervical cancer is less than 0.1 percent in this age group.
The incidence of HPV infection is very high in adolescents, butthe vast majority of young women clear their HPV infection, so it’snot helpful to detect it at a stage that would lead to unnecessaryinterventions. Women ages 21 to 29 should have a pap every twoyears and women ages 30 to 65 should have a pap with an HPV testevery three years. Women over age 65 who have been previouslyadequately screened may stop doing pap smears at age 65.
If at any time a woman has an abnormal pap smear result, then the routine screening recommendation will change and she should talk to her doctor about what interval is appropriate. Women arealso encouraged to continue to see their doctors annually for their physical because this exam also includes other important screeningtesting beyond just the pap smear.
Photo Caption: Dr. Wendy Landreville is a family practitioner at theRedwood Shores Health Center of the Palo Alto MedicalFoundation.
Endnote: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation and column editorArian Dasmalchi provide this monthly column.
A TOOTH SAVING STRATEGYResearch shows that patients with periodontal disease can utilize the non-surgical treatment combination of aggressive cleaning andshort-term antibiotics to effectively save their teeth. The study included patients with severe periodontal disease who had four ormore areas recommended for surgery or tooth extraction. The patients underwent an aggressive cleaning technique known as rootplanning and scaling, involving utilization of a special instrument that is slipped down to the bottom of the pocket between tooth andgums to remove harmful plaque and toxic bacterial by-products. The patients then received an antibiotic and follow-up root plan-ing and scaling every three months. It was found that the deep-cleaning and medication rendered 87% of the initially recommended surgeries and extraction unnecessary.
The best time to see your dentist is before you have a problem. The most valuable service we can provide is a thorough and complete examination. Virtually all-dental problems–decay, gum disease, jaw joint difficulties and loose teeth–are easily detected in their early stages and can be treated most economically and comfortably at that time. We are currently accepting new patients.Please call us to schedule an appointment.
P.S. The benefits of the treatment regimen described above were found to last during five years of follow-up.
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Vitamin D - What’s The Big D-eal?mendation for Vitamin D supplementation for all ages. Briefly,the IOM recommends that infants (up to 12 months) need 400IU (International Units) per day; age 1 through 69, male orfemale, should consume 600 IU daily; older adults (ages greaterthan 70), male or female, should consume 800 IU daily. The National Institutes of Health has a webpage that provides awealth of information about Vitamin D, including supplemen-tation recommendations and tips on how to select a supplement:http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-QuickFacts/About the author: Lynda Mackin, PhD, GNP-BC, is a board-certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with SequoiaMedical Group and is a Health Science Associate ClinicalProfessor in the School of Nursing at the University ofCalifornia, San Francisco.
Vitamin D has received a lot of attention over the past few years– as it should! It is involved in important body functions, yet,when measured, many individuals are found to be Vitamin D defi-cient. This can be especially true, and problematic, in older adults. Vitamin D has two major functions in the body that are of particular concern for older adults: bone health and musclestrength. Vitamin D is needed to help maintain bone strength.That is why calcium, which is an essential nutrient for bones, ifoften dosed with Vitamin D. The combination of calcium andVitamin D are important in the treatment of osteoporosis, whichis the thinning of bones that occurs with aging. Vitamin D isalso important in muscle and nervous system function.Individuals who are Vitamin D deficient sometimes complainof muscle weakness. Once the Vitamin D level has beenrestored to a normal blood level, some individuals report animprovement in strength. This can translate into improvedmobility and reduce the risk of falls. Vitamin D is found in some foods, but other than milk that isroutinely fortified, food Vitamin D content is low. The bodycan produce (synthesize) some Vitamin D through sunlightexposure through the skin. So if you are not consuming enoughVitamin D through your diet, or if you are not exposed to muchsunlight, you could be at risk for a low Vitamin D level. Vitamin D caught the attention of the U.S. Institute of Medicine(IOM) in 2010. This prestigious group of medical and healthexperts issued a report on Vitamin D, including revised recom-
Forgiveness is a funny thing. – “it warms the heart andcools the sting – after a good meal one can forgiveanybody, even one’s relatives – you can even forgiveyour enemies if you can’t get back at them in any otherway – men with clinched fists can’t shake hands – thetrouble; with people forgiving and forgetting is that theykeep reminding us that they’re doing it – and last but
not least, a sign on a company bulletin read –to err is human, to forgive is not company policy.”
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Saturdays With Science In Action At Sandpiper
Science in Action forK-1 to K-8
This program has been held Saturdays in the Sandpiper ScienceRoom since March 17 and will end June 16, 2012. The first onewas such a success, it exceeded capacity with more than 31 kids in the K-1 grade level. We plan to continue these STEM (science,technology, engineering, math) learning opportunities year round,especially when there is no school. Stay tuned every month fordetails on valuable learning opportunities for 94065 kids.
find that “Fluffy” has a new friend. Don’t forget to let us know if,sadly, your animal has gone to the “Rainbow Bridge”. I knew of apet sitter who called a client frantic that she could not find one oftheir beloved cats. The client forgot to tell the sitter several monthsprior one of their cats had gone to the “Rainbow Bridge”.
As a pet sitter, we want you to have an enjoyable and stress-free vacation and not have to worry about your animals. Discusswith your pet sitter well in advance of any changes or updateswell before your trip, will allow us to address any issues.Jan Brown is the Owner of Jan’s Pet Sitting and is a PetTech®
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This is the time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn tovacation time! You might be planning to visit family, perhapsyou’re taking the kids to Disneyland, or maybe you even haveplans to take that dream vacation!
We all get involved in the planning process…we do a lot ofresearch to find the best flights, best hotels, best route (andwhere to get the cheapest gas!). If you’re traveling out of thecountry, you need to apply for that passport and make sure youexchange some money in the country’s currency you will bevisiting. It can be a daunting task.
More than once I have received a frantic phone call from aclient. They are wringing their hands, as they tell me “we leavein two days for our dream trip to Spain and we forgot to see ifyou were available to pet sit our fur kids”!
So, now is the time to book your pet sitter! If your sitter isnot available, you will need plenty of time to line up anothersitter. This is certainly something you do not want to be doingwhen you are but a mere few days away from departing.
Clients often forget to update their sitter on any changessince they last visited. Are any of the animals on medicationsince our last visit? If they have been on medication, has thedosage changed? Talk with your sitter well in advance – notall sitters are comfortable giving medication. And, worse,while lovely Fluffy will let you, the owner, “pill” her, Fluffyturns into the Tasmanian devil when we walk through the door;never mind trying to give Fluffy her medication. Please discuss with us well in advance of any health changes andmedication issues!
Have you changed the keys to your locks since we were lastthere? I once had a client who left on their trip. Good thingthey were driving and not flying. About an hour into their roadtrip, they realized they had changed the locks since my lastvisit and had never given me a new key. The clients then hadto drive back to their house and make arrangements to meet meto give me the new key.
Changes in the number of animals also need to be communi-cated well before your trip. Imagine our surprise to walk in and
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RWC’s Music On The Square Brings LiveBands Friday Nights June Through
September!Redwood City, CA – The lineup is set, the weather isgetting beautiful, and the community is ready for anotherincredible season of FREE Friday night music inCourthouse Square with Redwood City’s Music on theSquare! It all starts June 1st, and continues every Fridayevening from 6-8 pm. Here’s the 2012 lineup through July:
* June 1 Arrival – Journey Tribute* June 8 Crossfire – Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute* June 15 Caravanserai – Santana Tribute* June 22 Wonderbread 5 – Party Rock* June 29 Mustache Harbor – Yacht Rock* July 6 Duran Duran Duran – Duran Duran Tribute* July 13 Bella Donna – Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute* July 20 Super Diamond – Neil Diamond Tribute* July 27 Frank Bey – Blues
Pregnant With Backpain?Pregnancy is an exciting time for moms-to-be as they arewatching the belly and baby grow, and eagerly waiting for thebaby’s arrival. However, it is also a time the mom’s body isundergoing extreme physical changes which can be verystraining to her joints and muscles. During pregnancy a woman’s center of gravity begins to shiftmore and more forward. This leads to an increase of anteriorweight bearing and pressure on the mom’s back, which causesa greater curvature to her low back. Inevitably this increase ofcurvature leads to a greater pressure on the spinal disks andjoints, which will lead to pain, and possibly even paresthesia,like tingling and numbness. As important as it is for pregnantwomen to exercise and eat right for mom and baby’s health, itis also very important that pregnant women keep their spine,spinal disks, and associated nerves and muscles healthy tomaintain good spinal alignment and joint movement duringthese months of intense physical fluctuations. By doing so, itwill help relieve the added tension on the mom’s back, neck,and pelvis, and help her enjoy the pregnancy in less pain. Pregnant women can get this relief from their chiropractorsthrough chiropractic manipulation, which is completely safe formom and baby. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition,ergonomic, and exercise advice suited for the pregnancy. It is also strongly advised that new mothers seek chiropracticcare even after the birth of their child to maintain good posture
and a healthy spine as the structures in the body continue toundergo changes as they return to pre-pregnancy state. A fewother tips for pregnant women include light joint bearing car-diovascular exercises - such as walking, swimming, and sta-tionary cycling, wearing flat shoes to help minimize posturalimbalances, and using body pillows or pregnancy wedges todecrease pressure to the back during sleep. Dr. Jenny Kim, D.C. Practices at Premier Chiropractic Clinicin Redwood Shores. This reprint is part of a bimonthly HealthNewsletter program. If you would like to be included in futureHealth Newsletters, log onto www.PremierChiropractic.comand sign up with your email address to receive our monthlynewsletters by email. Information provided courtesy of American ChiropracticAssociation (ACA) www.acatoday.org
Buy one, Get one Free at the Book Nook during summer concert series, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.Open 12-4. Located at #1 Cottage Lane, Twin Pines Park,Belmont. Paperbacks are 6/$1, trade paperbacks are 2/$1.Hardbacks are 2 for $2 and up. Children’s books start at2/25 cents. All proceeds benefit the Belmont Library.Sponsored by Friends of the Belmont Library.650-593-5650.
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Much like yours, I’m sure, my palate hasevolved over the years. And in the case of white wines—California Chardonnay in particular—I’ve moved away from thosewhose overall style is formed and fashioned bythe use of oak. It was not always so, for Iclearly remember years ago being particularlyirked when I overheard a wine store clerkmurmuring sarcastically that the evening’sChardonnay tasting class “was filled with a bunchof beginners.” We were put down because thegroup’s favorite wine of the session was a golden-hued,viscous, oak-infused California Chardonnay that tasted, as I now recall,more like an alcoholic fruit drink than real wine.
That nasty clerk was, of course, correct. We preferred it because ittasted somewhat sweet, with a buttery-smooth, vanilla-like, palate-coating richness, and an in-your-face tropical fruit flavor. Giventhose alluring, sensual qualities, what wasn’t there to like?Interestingly, what others and I didn’t prefer or rank well that night,was the Chardonnay style that had little or no contact with oak, of which France’s crisp, mineral-laden Chablis is the reference point.That style—which I now favor—finished dead last. However, judging by the company I keep, and the stores and wine reviews I browse, it seems that Chardonnays without oak (unoaked) still rankat the lower end of consumer preferences.
Oak’s effect on wine, like many of food’s serendipitous discoveries,was observed after winegrowers began using barrels to handle, storeand transport the finished product. An oak barrel was never intendedto modify wine’s basic character, but it did. Also, once oak’s salutaryeffect was fully embraced, it was only a matter of time before wine-makers began to experiment with their various “oak options.” Just aschefs used herbs, spices and additives to improve the aroma, color,flavor and texture of basic food products, so did winemakers useoak—in its variety of options—to also modify and elevate wine to anew and improved state. (They can, as well, use a whole bunch ofother additives and techniques with which to “craft” wines, but that’sanother story.)
If you like soft (less acidic), full-bodied, deeply hued Chardonnays(and other whites) that are rich, ripe and highly aromatic, then lookfor those that have been barrel fermented and barrel aged. If thatseems like too much of a good thing, then stainless steel fermentationfollowed by barrel aging should offer a lighter touch. (Be sure tocheck wine bottle labels for those details.) However, if you only wanta much slighter effect, then look for those labels that use the wordsreserve, barrel select or aged. They, most likely, have been treated—either during or after fermentation—to a tea-bag-like steeping oflarge, porous bags of oak chips and/or chunks; or even more creatively, a dollop or two of a “tincture of oak essence.” (I doubt,however, if those options would ever be disclosed on the bottle.)
Lastly, one of my reasons for avoiding oaky Chardonnays is theirrelative lack of food friendliness. I may be overly analytical (or critical) in this respect, but I feel that, on balance, a wine’s inherentand unencumbered natural profile—aroma, flavor, acidity and bodystyle—tend to yield more food pairing options than those whosecharacter have been masked and/or re-crafted with oak seasonings.
WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras
From LYNN’s KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine) – Lynn Kathleen Adams
JUNE STRAWBERRIESMy friends tease me that I was born with a whisk in one hand and a rollingpin in the other. From the time I was 5 years old I begged my Mom to teachme how to cook. I haunted her kitchen – she had no choice but to make meher little sous chef de cuisine! I loved my Dad’s vegetable garden, the raspberry bushes, his fruit trees, the grapevines and even the compost pilein the corner of the backyard that grew the largest and best squash! Thisearly passion for baking and cooking, using fresh organic produce andhealthy ingredients, remains to this day.
Our family always looked forward to June – Dad’s Birthday was the firstweek, and this also meant the strawberries were ripe! Dad would load allof the kids into the station wagon and we take a short ride fromWethersfield down the Connecticut River Valley to the local strawberryfarm. After several hours of filling our baskets, the kids would collapseinto the back seat of the car and we would head for home, sunburned, tired,and with clothes and hands stained bright strawberry red. And of course,we insisted that we have Strawberry Shortcake that night for dessert beforehelping Mom make Strawberry Jam the next day.
In honor of Father’s Day and one of my Dad’s favorite desserts, here is ourfamily recipe for Shortcake Biscuits. It’s quick and easy to make, and thewarm flaky shortcake biscuits just call out for fresh seasonal strawberries,whipped cream and a big glass of icy-cold milk.
SHORTCAKE BISCUITS (Serves 6) – 400º F
2 Cups sifted white unbleached All Purpose Flour4 Teaspoons baking powder1 Teaspoon salt2 Tablespoons White Sugar (I use Bakers superfine sugar)1 Large Egg½ Cup unsalted cold butter½ Cup whole milk
Mix dry ingredients together into medium mixing bowl.Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl. Set aside.Cut butter into very small pieces, and add to dry ingredients. Blend withpastry cutter, and then mix with your fingers, rolling pieces of butter intothe flour. Do this quickly to keep the butter cold. Add egg/milk mixture to dry ingredients and stir together with a fork. The batter will be a bit sticky.Pour shortcake mixture onto lightly floured pastry cloth or floured marblerolling surface. Dust with a sprinkle of flour, and knead gently a couple of times into a round ball. Roll out to a ½ inch thickness. Flour bottom ofbiscuit cutter (I use a 2 inch diameter cutter, but have been known to makePapa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear sizes!) and cut out biscuits.Place biscuits onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper, about 1inch apart. Put another biscuit round on top of the first, so you have tworounds to make one biscuit.Brush a little milk on top of each biscuit with pastry brush. I sprinkle thetops with a little sparkling sugar for garnish.Bake on middle shelf in pre-heated oven (I do not use my convectionoven) for 12 - 18 minutes (depending on size of biscuits) or until lightlybrowned. Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
Serve with fresh sliced strawberries between the biscuits, and on top of thebiscuit, with whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with freshmint leaves. Enjoy !Note: Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994 – This recipefirst appeared in The Pilot in June, 2010
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ToSS, TWEEk oR kEEP!Here’s a little checklist to help you decide which pieces of clothing inyour closet are wardrobe-worthy. Be honest…
Does it fit you NOW or will it take 6 months of dieting before it does?Are you going to lose the weight? Will it even be in style by the time youdo? If you think it will work for you, keep and tweak. If not – toss.
Does it flatter your figure NOW? Let’s face it – our bodies change overtime. What looked good 10 or even 5 years ago may be a lot less flatteringnow. Get rid of what doesn’t work for you.
Does it make me feel sexy, attractive or confident? If yes, you’ve got akeeper on your hands. Make sure it’s in regular use or else get rid of it.
Does it bring out my favorite qualities and/or what image I want to project?Is your closet full of clothes that represent things you used to do, but don’tanymore? Make sure your clothes represent the image of who you areNOW. Let the past go and start dressing for the present.
Has it lost its luster? White (and black) tees frequently fall into this category, but there may be other items that are just too “tired” to be wornin public in longer. Toss them and get fresh replacements if they’re something you love.
Would I buy it again? If the answer is no, let it go. If the answer is yesand you love this piece but don’t know how to wear it, it’s time to callyour image consultant.
Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in RedwoodShores. Get my free tip-sheets and sign up for my blog and monthly
newsletter on my website, www.adenadesigns.net.
For The Health of It!By Lauren Picciani, MA, Health Educator & Coach
Radiant Skin: 4 Tips To Help You ShineThis Summer
‘Tis the season for baring more skin, likeit or not. Beyond sun protection, here are4 tips for glowing skin:
1. Keep it cleanWe all know that we need to keep thejunk out of our food, but what we put onour skin also absorbs into our bodies.Look for titanium dioxide and zinc oxidesunblocks. Consider mineral makeupfoundation, eye shadows and blush, as well as natural lipsticks.Look for skin and hair products free from parabens, petroleum,sulfates, synthetic preservatives and artificial colors/fragrances.Use essential oils as “perfume”. Check out Whole Life NaturalFoods in San Carlos, Apple Health Foods in Redwood City orWhole Foods. Online, explore iherb.com and specialty vendorslike 100percentpure.com.
2. Plump it up & hold it firmHyaluronic Acid (HA) is a carbohydrate occurring naturallythroughout the body, with about 50% found in the skin. It providescontinuous moisture by binding up to 1000 times its weight inwater, giving it a quality similar to “Jell-O”. Young skin is smoothand elastic, containing large amounts of HA, but our ability to produce it declines with age. If your skin feels drier and thinner –not as plump and “juicy” – try HA supplementation. We also lose collagen, a protein referred to as the glue that holdsthe body together, as we age. There is debate about whether supplements can help, however, I have noticed improvements inskin firmness and texture over time. Consider easily absorbed liquid HA and collagen if you have digestive troubles.
3. Microcirculate & move your lymphBetter circulation equals healthier-looking skin, so it’s essential toget your blood flowing through your tiniest vessels and capillaries.Cardiovascular exercise is a must. Supplements that can helpinclude Nattokinase, Ginkgo Biloba, Grapeseed Extract, CayennePepper, Ginger, Hawthorn Berry, Horse Chestnut and Butcher’sBroom. Also look into dry skin brushing to invigorate your skinand move your lymph (good for cellulite, too).
4. Balance your hormonesThis is a lengthy topic, yet I would not be doing justice to improving the look of your skin without mentioning the importanceof hormone balance. Declining estrogen, in particular, contributesto skin thinning, fine lines, wrinkles and dryness. Low testosteronecan be the culprit for sagging skin in men and women. Appropriateherbals or bio-identical hormones based on blood hormone levelscan make a huge difference, particularly when other measures seem to fail.
NEW! Music in ActionWednesdays • 11:00am - 12:00pmAlex Davis teaches younger kids to play and appreciate music andthe piano.Music, Games and Stories in English and SpanishSaturday June 9 • 11:00amPeninsula Book ClubTuesday June 26 • 6:00pmWe will discuss David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas. For more information& to RSVP, visit www.meetup.com.Weekly StorytimesMondays • 11:00am - Preschool Ages 3-5Thursdays • 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5 Thursdays • 11:30am - Tiny Tales for Ages 0-18 MonthsSeaside StorytimeSaturday June 23 • 1:30pmCome and hear stories and see animals from our own bay with theMarine Science Institute.Busy Bee DogsWednesday June 20 • 7:00pmWednesday June 27 • 7:00pmIt’s Carnival of Chaos with the Mark & Dre Show Join the Summer Reading Club at Redwood City PublicLibrary!Wednesday June 13 • 7:00pmDon’t miss these special Summer Reading Club programs:Singer Juan L. Sánchez Teen Gaming and Activities: Mondays 5:00pmFor volunteer opportunities at the Redwood Shores BranchLibrary, please call 650.780.5740.
Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores Branch LibraryPlease visit www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.htmlRead all summer and get great prizes!
Sign-ups start when school lets out for the summer and continueuntil the endof August. There is a program for everyone in the family - whetheryou are a reader, a listener, or even a parent!
Redwood City Public LibraryLaunches “Discover & Go”
Museum Pass ProgramThe Redwood City Public Library is thrilled to announce a
great new service, “Discover & Go,” which provides RedwoodCity library cardholders with FREE and discounted passes tolocal museums and other interesting and educational culturalinstitutions. With the high cost of living in the Bay Area, thisprogram is a way to stretch family entertainment and activity dollars, and provide a wide range of outings that the family willlove and remember.
This unique program allows Library cardholders to makereservations online by date or by venue, and immediately print-out passes at home. Those with no Internet access can come tothe Library and use the public computers to take advantage ofthis great new feature.
Anyone without a library card can get one by visiting a librarybranch, or by going to www.redwoodcity.org/library and clickingon “Get a Card.”
Here’s To Tennis Weather!
The Redwood Shores Tennis Club’s tennis season is underway– at last! Rainy days are behind us(fingers crossed.) April TeamTennis was a sweet delight. It feltso good to get some exercise, seesome friends, meet new members,and knock a fuzzy little ball around.Either we were ALL “that good”
or none of us were really trying that hard but all 4 teams endedup very close in scores and 2 of the teams tied for first place.The prizes were Girl Scout Cookies (Girl Scouts turned 100 thisyear!) There was some horse trading afterwards so that every-one could get their preferred flavor.
Due to a temporary brain lapse, we scheduled our May tourna-ment for the Memorial Day Weekend. We love socializing andgood food, try us out. Photos include Hagop Manuelian, topRenato Floresca going for that great shot. For more information, visit www.rstc.orgKaren Brodersen, President of Redwood Shores Tennis Club
