THE PILOTVolume 43 Number 7 Redwood Shores Community Association July 2013

2013 RSCA Ca l e nda r

Despite threats of rain and looming gray clouds, Marlin Parkrocked the Sounds of the Shores on Sunday, June 23rd for ourfirst summer concert. The Houserockers opened to a large crowdof Redwood Shores families who clearly enjoyed their rock andsoul music. Recently named “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area”as winners of the KFOX Radio Last Band Standing contest,

The Houserockers are one of the hardest working and in-demand bands in Northern California. The Houserockers are a 10 piece Rock& Soul band from Los Gatos, that plays the greatest songs ever recorded. Known for their eclectic, high energy, set lists that brings themusic of The Rolling Stones, Earth Wind and Fire, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, Van Morrison and much more tolife. Fusing elements of rock, blues, funk, 60’s soul and R & B, the band turns every performance into a house party. Photos- Upperleft- The Ladies of RSCA, lower left - The Houserockers and lower right - RWC Vice Mayor, Jeff Gee and daughter Christine

• Summer Concerts - at Marlin ParkSundays from 5 to 7pmJuly 21 – HIGHWATER BLUES - BluesAug. 18 – RODEO HOUSE - Country

• Levee Cleanup – Saturday – August 248am to 12:00pm at Mariner’s Park.Barbecue lunch to follow

• Recycling – Saturday – September 710am - 2pm at Redwood Shores Library

• Save The Music – Sunday – October 611am - 5:30pm – Twin Pines Park in Belmont

The Houserockers

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205

Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173rsca.org

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

BOARD MEMBERS

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

The Redwood Shores Library

DEADLINES DEADLINESThe deadline for the August Pilot is the week

of July 15th to July 20th

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

Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

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

President’s Memo Page 3RWC Downtown Series, Page 4Bel/RWS District appoints Superintendent Page 4RSOA, Routine Day...Not Page 8Youth Contest To Name RWC’s New Fireboat Page 10Summer Bummer Page 11Sandpiper & RWS Elementary Promotions Page 12Oh Canada Geese Page 16A Life & Death Matter Page 17Acupuncture For Pain, On The Move Page 18Finding Time To Train Your Dog Page 21Don’t Dress in Default Mode Page 22Therapist’s Corner Page 23Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 25Investment Strategies, Library Schedule Page 26

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President’s Memo for July 2013 by Harris RogersA Very Special “THANK YOU”!

Along with our letters & reminders for RSCA’s annualMembership, we provide each year the opportunity for Shoresresidents to volunteer a little “extra” to help fund our manyactivities. We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our special

Shores neighbors who graciously made that additional contribution:* Ms. Helen Lutich* Ana & Oleg Nickolayeva* Karen & Joon Moy* John & Irene Chan* Wisa Pascual & Jorge Mortera* Kent & Helen Lee* Remedios Ortigas* Sandra & Edwin Chung* Takeo & Michi Ohira* Keith & Jessica Mattioli* Jerry Patrick * Andrew & Lesli Leong* Dr. Edda L. Gomez-PanzaniMirella & Alex StefanL.M. & Nancy CarscaddenJohn & Helen HagenDonna SmithJosh & Marlene LehmanLorraine Lanoza & Ferne DahlinDonna K. JuntunenHelen SelenatiBob Wilson & Clara Munley Michael & Frances FongCharles S. PowellArleen & Renato EnriquezJose & Kathleen EsquivelNoelia Rose & Carlos AlmeidaMr. Robert Dennis CollinsKurt Kwok & Anthea PangRita Tiku & Ajay PanditaStacy Markel & John ZolckThomas & Holly RathmanLoreen & Jeffrey ManosSarah Lee & Joon Mo YangMs. Virginia BourdelaisAntoinette CoeWilliam J. RaduchelSarang & Stella Abhyankar* These members have also made additionalcontributions in previous years.)The sum of the additional gifts from these members totaled over

$1,000 and covers most of costs for one of our annual events likethe Halloween Parade for Shores children. Our very specialthanks to these Shores neighbors for their generosity and addi-tional support of RSCA’s community activities.

Be a VOTER !It’s not too early to be thinking about this year’s general elec-

tion on November 5th. This year we will be electing three mem-bers of the Redwood City Council and three members of theBelmont-Redwood Shores School District Board of Trustees.Shores residents are among the most civic-minded people in this

local area. Being a voter is one of the most basic ways each of usexercise our most fundamental right to express our opinions aboutthe politics of our nation, our state, and especially our local gov-ernance.Being a voter also increases the importance of the Shores with

local government officials. They look closely at how many ofthose eligible actually vote, and the higher that percentage themore influence we can have as a community.If you at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen, please make sure

that you are registered to vote! If you haven’t yet registered orneed more information, go to www.shapethefuture.org where youcan register on-line and find information about the candidates andissues that will be on the November ballot.Also make the decision now whether you plan to vote by mail

or go to the polls on election day, November 5th. If you are notalready signed up for “Vote by Mail”, you can do that at the sameweb site, too. Whatever your politics, this promises to be animportant local election, and you want to be part of it. So, BE A VOTER !Support Our Shores BUSINESS NeighborsI want to again recognize the important contributions that our

local businesses make to the high quality of life we enjoy here inRedwood Shores. Redwood City has for many years workedhard to create a great business climate, and we are fortunate tohave many great business neighbors here in the Shores.We have large companies like EA and Oracle and satellite

offices of several multi-nationals, but we also have many smallerbusinesses which provide important services to our local com-munity. Many of these smaller businesses, with their advertising spon-

sorship, support RSCA’s communications outreach to the Shores.This includes the (significant) cost of printing & mailing theseissues of The PILOT every month to every household and mostbusinesses in the Shores — all at no cost to you.Please look carefully through each issue and take special note

of those businesses which support RSCA in The PILOT. Makean effort to patronize these local businesses whenever possible.

REMINDER’s • Anyone who is thinking of an addition to their homeand has questions, please check your local HOA andeither RSOA or RSCA websites for information.Changing paint colors or landscaping requires check-ing with your local CCR’s. Every home in the Shores has CCR’s ofsome type. • Commercial vehicles should not be parked on Redwood Shores streetsovernight. Be aware that the police have been enforcing this law, andBoats and Trailers are not allowed to be parked in driveways.

Page 4SUMMER SERIES 2013!Free, Fun Events and Activities in DowntownRedwood CityRedwood City welcomes the community Downtown for its seventh sea-son of FREE events and entertainment. Every week throughout the sum-mer at beautiful Courthouse Square, engaging evenings will showcasefabulous, free, fun-filled activities. Below is the run-down of this season’s Downtown Redwood City enter-tainment (see details at www.RedwoodCityEvents.com)Movies on the SquareRedwood City’s summer movie experience continues with FREEmovies on Thursday evenings starting at sundown (approximately8:45pm, then earlier as the summer progresses). Enjoy classic moviesthat will delight kids and adults alike, including movie classics like MyFair Lady on June 13th, along with newly released flicks such as TheHunger Games on July 18th and The Croods on August 15th, amongmany others. Come early for the best seats (a limited number of chairsand tables are available), bring your blankets, and pick up take-out foodfrom any of the nearby wonderful restaurants.Music on the SquareFree music every week throughout the summer! The 2013 season fea-tures 17 impressive concerts not to be missed on Friday evenings from6 to 8 pm, beginning with Steelhorse on June 7th. With top-qualitylocal and national musical performers - from rock, blues, and pop, toLatin, Reggae, and much more- music fans of all ages will be thrilledto discover and enjoy our free summer concert series, this year throughSeptember 27th. More details are online.Art on the SquareArt on the Square features the best in fine arts and crafts for six juriedspecial events, starting on June 14th at Courthouse Square in downtownRedwood City. Complementing Music on the Square and the PAL BluesFestival, Art on the Square showcases original painting, photography,jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more, at prices for every budget. It’s greatfun to wander the booths and discover unique painting, photography,glass, ceramics, and more at prices for every budget. There’s also exqui-site jewelry at every show, and for those who can’t get enough of itwe’ve added Jewelry on the Square on July 12th. KIDCHELLA - Kid’s Concert SeriesRedwood City is proud to offer a new music series this year especiallyfor kids, named Kidchella. For three Sundays this summer, the ubiqui-tous Andy-Z will be the Master of Music and Play by bringing his highenergy to Courthouse Square. Sponsored by the Redwood City PublicLibrary, this new series will provide a safe and fun environment forkids to dance and enjoy live music from 11am to 1pm. series this sum-mer! Classical Music SeriesFor the classical music lover, or anyone who appreciates great musicaltalent, Redwood City continues its Classical Music Series starting inJune. The series launches at 6 pm on June 29th with RedwoodSymphony, and continues on July 20th with Opera San José, then onJuly 21st with the West Bay Community Band at 5pm, and winds upon September 22nd at 5pm with Bay Shore Lyric Opera. Families willlove these free classical concerts, performed outdoors on beautifulCourthouse Square.Shakespeare in the ParkCelebrating its 31st year, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival brings itsperformance of “Macbeth” to Redwood City for 3 weekends in August.

More info about all of the events at www.redwoodcityevents.com.These free events, running four months through the spring, summer, andfall, are sponsored by the City of Redwood City’s Parks, Recreation andCommunity Services Department, and Civic Cultural Commission.tolearn about Music in the Park, the Wednesday evening concert series atStafford Park, and Sounds of the Shores, monthly concerts at MarlinPark in Redwood Shores.

The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District announcedtoday the appointment of Dr. Michael P. Milliken asSuperintendent. The District’s Board of Trustees voted toapprove Dr. Milliken, who currently serves as Director ofSecondary Education in the Palo Alto Unified School District,at its meeting on June 6, 2013. Dr. Milliken will join theDistrict formally beginning on July 1, 2013.

“The Board conducted a thorough search based on extensiveadvice and input from our community,” said Robert L.Tashjian, President of the Board of Trustees. “Dr. Millikenrose to the top of an impressive field.”

Dr. Milliken said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to beappointed Superintendent in Belmont-Redwood Shores. Ihope to build upon the District’s strong history of excellentschools and help prepare its students for the challenges of thefuture.”

Dr. Milliken began his career in public education as an ele-mentary school teacher in San Diego in 1996. He subsequent-ly served as an elementary teacher and then middle schoolmath teacher in Maryland and was appointed as an elementaryprincipal in Newark, California, in 2005. Dr. Milliken joinedthe Palo Alto Unified School District as the principal at JordanMiddle School in 2008. He served as principal for three years and is credited with creating a collaborative environment andpositive school culture.

In 2011, Dr. Milliken was elevated to Director of SecondaryEducation in the Palo Alto Unified School District and hasbeen responsible for supervising Palo Alto’s two high schools,as well as three middle schools and adult school. In his currentposition, Dr. Milliken built consensus around a variety ofissues to support student achievement, addressing concerns ofteachers, parents, and staff. “I have learned that it’s importantto listen to diverse perspectives and identify common interestswhen addressing difficult issues in education. We all want thebest for our students,” he said.

Dr. Milliken received a BA in Political Science, and an MAand Ph.D. in Educational Administration, all from StanfordUniversity. For two years after college, he taught English inIndonesia to students preparing to become teachers. Dr.Milliken, who is married with two daughters, has coachedyouth softball and soccer, and has served on the board of theeducational foundation for his daughters’ school district.

“I would like to thank all those in our community who partic-ipated in assisting with the search,” said Mr. Tashjian. “TheBoard is excited to begin a new chapter for our schools and islooking forward to Dr. Milliken’s leadership.”

Belmont/RWS District AppointsSuperintendent

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A Routine Day…NOT!I’ve been pet sitting long enough to know there is no such thing

as a routine day. What may seem to start out as a routine day, canchange rapidly. Often the “problems” are not always animal relat-ed!I’ve had clients forget their cell phone chargers, only to call me

frantically asking me to send the missing charger to them viaovernight delivery. We have also had clients call us asking us tofind their passports and to find their forgotten credit cards. Yes,we’ve overnighted it all!Many years ago I had a client who was out of town. It seems

their neighbor had called them and water was gushing from theclient’s yard into the neighbor’s yard. I drove over, not knowingwhat I’m going to be able to do “I’m a pet sitter, not a plumber” Ikept telling myself.

I arrived to find the neighbor anxiously awaiting my arrival.And, true to her report, there was water spilling onto her property.A small retaining wall covered in ivy, separated the two homes. Iwas a little baffled because there was no sign of water in myclient’s front yard, but there was definitely water spilling fromsomewhere. I started looking in the ivy, where the water was pour-ing from. I uncover a faucet that had somehow been turned on.Not only that, the faucet was on the neighbor’s property and not onmy client’s property.Many years ago, I arrived at a client’s house only to hear the

voice of my client on the phone. I called out to him several times,so that I would not scare him. Imagine his surprise when I walkedinto the living room, only to find him sitting in his briefs talkingon the phone! The client was definitely more embarrassed than Iwas!One Christmas holiday I arrived at a client’s only to hear the

sound of running water. I checked all the faucets. I even checkedto make sure the sprinkler system was not running. Everything wasin order. Still I kept hearing the sound of running water. As Iwalked into the laundry room, my shoe made a squishing sound.The water heater had started leaking and there was water all overthe floor of the laundry room. The client was very grateful wearrived when we did as it saved their floors from damage.You will never hear a pet sitter say they have just a routine day,

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Dear EditorIt’s time that someone speaks up about the Redwood ShoresOwners Association.

I purchased my home in the Shores, 17 years ago; attracted tothe pristine environment including the well maintained homes,manicured landscape, clean streets and living on the water.

Once I arranged my furniture it was time to add some uniquetouches to my house to distinguish it from every other house inthe Shores. However, much to my chagrin, I came to under-stand what it really means to purchase a home in a “PlannedDevelopment Community”.

Not only did I need to consult my Homeowners Association, butthe Redwood Shores Owners Association to get approval forcertain exterior modifications I wanted to make.

In a nutshell when you own a home in a planned developmentcommunity you have agreed to adhere to a set of rules that dic-tate the process for making any exterior modifications to yourhome. In fact, you are liable under the law.

I think that living in a planned development community is anal-ogous to a love - hate relationship.

It’s my house so I should be able to do what I want to it. I havespent an inordinate amount time thinking about how to getaround the CC&R’s, and I hate the fact that I own the propertybut I have to ask for permission for some types of exteriorimprovements.

On the other hand, I love where I live. Redwood Shoresremains a community that many people want to move to and assuch we enjoy some of the highest resale values in San MateoCounty. We live in a community where children feel safe, andthe common areas are well maintained. We can walk, ride bikesand feel close to nature - I feel like I am on vacation when Icome home, and I want to keep it that way. This feeling is dueto the hard work of our HOAs and RSOA.

With my new feeling of enlightenment, I am a Board memberon my local HOA. More importantly, I recently joined RSOA’sBoard so that I can contribute to preserving the uniqueness ofour community.

Maybe it’s time for all of us to feel empowered, embrace thebenefits of living in the Shores and thank the individuals whovolunteer their valuable time to make Redwood Shores an idealcommunity for everyone. RSOA welcomes your participation.

Visit: www.rsoa.info when you ready to make exterior homeimprovements.

Patricia Meacham, Redwood Shores resident

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Redwood City, CA -The Redwood City Fire Department is getting abrand new fireboat - and of course every boat needs a name. So, thekids of our community, ages 5 to 13, are invited to join the “NameRedwood City’s New Fireboat” contest and offer their ideas forwhat to call this important and exciting new piece of firefightingequipment!

The top 10 entries, including the final winner, will receive Target giftcards, and will be honored and congratulated during a special eventat the Port of Redwood City on August 10, where the winning namewill be unveiled. All winners will also get their picture taken with thenew fireboat, and get the chance to go onboard and see what it’s allabout. What an honor it will be for the winning contestant to have heror his selected name painted on the bow of Redwood City’s newMetalCraft Marine FireStorm 36 fireboat!

“Name Redwood City’s New Fireboat” Contest!* Entry deadline: 5 pm, Friday July 12, 2013* Enter online at www.redwoodcity.org/fire or pick up/drop off entryforms at City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road, or at any Redwood CityLibrary branch * Contest open to children ages 5 - 13 only; contestants must have aRedwood City address* Multiple entries may be submitted on separate entry formsWhat’s the best name for Redwood City’s new fireboat? It’s up toRedwood City’s kids to provide some fantastic names, and also to tellus in 25 words or less why they think their entry is the best name forthe new boat. The Top 10 winners will be notified by July 21, and the

Redwood City’s Youth Invited to Name Fire Department’s New Fireboat!entire community will be invited to the event on August 10 to sharethe fun as the name of this brand new fireboat is unveiled.

The new fireboat is in final assembly right now in the New York area,and its nearly $1 million cost was entirely funded with a federalHomeland Security Port Security Grant. Soon it will be broughtcross-country to Redwood City, where it will reside at the Port ofRedwood City. A number of our Fire Department staff will be receiv-ing extensive training in the operation of all aspects of this great newfirefighting tool. This fireboat will provide the ability to respond toemergencies in all weather conditions; use technology to locate ves-sels in distress; and enhance firefighting capabilities both on theshoreline and on the water - a much-needed addition to the RedwoodCity Fire Department. Plus, Redwood City’s new boat will be avail-able for mutual aid response to emergencies in other communities onthe bay, thus enhancing the overall safety and disaster preparednessfor the region.

This specialized “built-to-order” MetalCraft Marine FireStorm 36 isa 36-foot boat (39-feet including front bumper), equipped with twowater pumps and other firefighting equipment, and twin 490-horse-power diesel engines for a top speed of 43 miles per hour and greatmaneuverability. It’s full of electronics, communications, and every-thing needed to perform its important functions to help protect thecommunity.

All youth ages 5 - 13 are encouraged to enter the “Name RedwoodCity’s New Fireboat” contest! They can go online to: www.redwoodcity.org/fire.

Page 11AT&T Plans to Improve Wireless Service in Redwood Shores!

What: AT&T is pleased to announce plans to build a wireless facility right here in Redwood Shores!  Our engineershave identified a significant coverage gap in your neighborhood, and Redwood Shores residents have expressed aneed for enhanced wireless data and voice services.  This cell site will enable residents to enjoy a more robust wire-less network, one that will better connect them to the people and information they want, whenever and wherever theyare.  Wireless connectivity is critical to personal and professional relationships.  It is also critical in emergencies:approximately 70% of 911 calls are made with wireless phones. 

Where:  AT&T Mobility seeks to improve wireless service from Bridge Parkway on the South side of RedwoodShores, Marin Parkway on the West, Shearwater Parkway on the North, and the coastline waters on WatersideCircle.  The proposed cell site will also provide enhanced indoor coverage to the Redwood Shores community. 

How:  The proposed cell site will resemble a pine tree, and will be designed to blend into the existing landscape oftrees.  It will be 70 feet tall, 22 feet wide at its widest point, and will contain 12 antennas.  These antennas will provideresidents with 4G LTE service, allowing faster downloads of data, more reliable voice calls and more dependableaccess to emergency services.

Community Meeting: In order to learn more about the proposed cell site and how it will impact your life and immedi-ate neighborhood, please attend a Community Meeting led by AT&T representatives. 

The meeting will be held on July 23rd, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the following location:

Redwood Shores Branch Library Community Room, 399 Marine Parkway , Redwood Shores, CA 94065.Weencourage you to attend the meeting to learn more about this exciting innovation, and to find out how you can helpmake these plans a reality.  Please direct questions to Shiyama Clunie, Area Manager, AT&T External Affairs, atsr2597@att.com.

Summer Bummerby Kelly Song

When teenagers in the Shores talkabout summer, it has everything to dowith social media, the internet, andtelevision. Everywhere I go, studentsare always ranting about theirfavorite soap opera or the latest poston Facebook.

What we need to realize, though, is that the summertime is anopportunity for much more than just cyberspace.

As a rising sophomore at Carlmont High School, I never hearmuch argument about how social media and television is tak-ing over our lives. Yes, maybe an occasional complaint froma parent now and then, but nothing more; which is why I feelthe need to voice to my fellow peers: Go outside and havesome fun!

For the teens listening right now, let’s take a look at lifebeyond your computer screen for a moment. My guess is,there’s a bike in the backyard that needs riding and a verylonely dog who needs walking. So why keep them waiting?

There are plenty of places around the neighborhood for theaverage teen to have fun in. I know that during the summer,I tend to exercise less than I should on a daily basis. The

The Redwood Shores Farmers Market - isour City’s only year ‘round’ farmers market, so you can alwaysget great, fresh produce and other products, even in the middle ofwinter! The Shores Farmers Market is open every Friday from 3pm - 7 pm, in the parking lot of the Redwood Shores BranchLibrary, 399 Marine Parkway.

trails by the bay are great places to go jogging or biking, or evenjust walking for those who enjoy a lazier summer. For the petowners (or maybe not), there are numerous parks around theShores community which range from wide expanses of grass tosmall fields with playgrounds.

Summertime is a great opportunity to enjoy some quality fami-ly and friend time as well. So if your family is heading out to apicnic or simply taking a walk, don’t hesitate to join in! If yourfriends offer to spend the day with you, chances are they’remuch more fun to be around than your computer. Try suggest-ing places like an outdoor concert or amusement park instead ofa movie.

Finally, summer is a great time to give yourself some room forrelaxing. Believe it or not, the answer to “stress-free” is notyour phone. In fact, staring at a bright screen all day will mostlikely tire you out even more. Instead, try listening to music ina quiet park or in your garden.

Enjoy the sun and the blue sky, and by blue I don’t meanTumbler blue. This summer, make it a goal to be outside moreoften. Trust me, it will pay off!

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Jacob Gottesman Zachary Greene Christian Gutierrez Edrina Hamzeh Samantha Hanlon Varun Hegde Saanika Joshi Shuaib Khan Max Kolotinsky Kenna Kwok Kristen Leong Hanna Li Annika Lin Bianca Lopez Vernon Luk Bruno Madrid Kaila McCord Larissa McCord

Sebastian BessoudoDevin BillingsleyZoltan CabuteDemo CalastasRachel Amir ChatmanSteven DongAdam GrazianiLuke HendriksenLiam HoodAlexa JamisonKurt KalberTyler LangeAlbert LiLauren LuiNicky Lupis

Brianna MadbackIsabella MattioliEkaterina McLeodJack NewmanNina OlsonKyla OrthbandtDavid SantosJonathan ShiCatherine SkinnerSelena SunLuke ThompsonSamantha WongJoshua YeeChristina YoungDenise Zhou

Sandpiper – Class of 2013Ishika Agrawal Arul Bangari Russell Blackmon Samantha Bonemeyer Joshua Brum Jacob Chavez Samantha Chu Angela Cipriano Rajesvi Deora James Diltz Ayan Dixit Connor Einsiedl Claudia Esacuy Tyler Flores Anson Fong Eric Francis Aaron George Lilianna Gittoes Shari Gnadig

Tyler McGuire Alice Meamber Amanda Mickwee Christopher Miller Melina Morrissette Paige Parker Shreya Patel Tyler Pau Yaroslava Pirkina Andrew Pon Kayla Poon Tristan Rama Jordan Rich Nathaniel Rutter Anthony Khalil Saadeh Elroy Saltzherr Antara Sengupta Andrew Shen

Connor Stange Sarah Stulbarg Scott Takimoto Jackson Tam Jenna Teterin Amruta Thuse Gabrielle Tirsell Jamey Tsugawa Paola Varela Isabella Villela Cameron Wat Daniel Wilson Amelia Worth Juliana Worth Mackenzie Wyman Michael Yip Jessica Yu

RWS Elementary SchoolClass of 2013

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As anyone who lives or works in the Shores knows, the CanadaGoose (Branta Canadensis) enjoys a much wider range thanjust Canada. Turns out that while they are by nature migrato-ry, quite a few have made the Shores their permanent year-round home. No need to fly north or south when everythingyou need is right here, especially lots and lots of grass – afavorite food. Despite the problems they create on our side-walks, they are handsome and make quite an impressive sitewhen lifting off in a V formation, honking as they ascend,powerful wings beating on the air.

For those who don’t know a goose from a duck, the CanadaGoose is a large, striking bird with a long neck, and black headwith distinctive white “cheeks” or “kerchief”. The black neckfades to a light tan breast and dark brown back. Like all waterbirds, Canada Geese have large webbed feet and can be seensilently drifting along, usually in groups, on the main lagoon.That is, they drift along until our resident swan finds them andorders them out of “his” pond. Then it is back to the grasswhere they forage for the tender new shoots for hours at a time.

By the way, they don’t harm the grass. Canada Geese mate forlife but typically don’t reproduce until their 4th year. Theynest on the ground, building where it will be difficult for apredator to approach without being seen. The female builds

the nest. The male guards it.At about the same time that thebaby goslings are born (May-July), the adults lose theirflight feathers, known as the“summer molt”. Curiously,they regain flight about thesame time that the goslings areable to fly.

I suspect many Shores residents don’t know that Canada Geesecan’t fly during June-July. So, when you see geese in the roadduring the summer, give ‘em a brake. They don’t fly off theroad because they can’t. As for the mess they make on oursidewalks, well, spotting adult geese leading their goslings ina line, usually with one parent at the front, and the other at therear, is a very pretty, and unique, sight in an urban neighbor-hood.

Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoybirds or other wildlife. They are a valuable asset to our com-munity. Please pick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse.Birds can get entangled in them and starve. References:Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell Lab ofOrnithology website — www.allaboutbirds.org

By Ramona Ambrozic

Oh Canada! We Wish You Would take Back Your Geese

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

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PERIOSTAT AND GUM DISEASEPeriostat: a new drug for the war against gum disease

The leading treatments for gum disease are scaling and root planning (deep cleaning of the gums) and surgical gum treatment inmore advanced cases. Antibiotics are sometimes used in conjunction with these other therapies, often with the goal of killing bac-teria that is causing the gum disease. Recently, there is a new drug, which instead focuses on controlling our body’s reaction tothese bacteria. The new drug is called Periostat. To understand how Periostat works, we need to have some understanding of howbacteria in the mouth cause the loss of gum tissue and bone around the teeth. Oral bacteria cause a chronic infection in the mouthof people with gum disease. This infection causes the body to release chemical substances called cytokines, which in turn cause acascade of reactions within the gum and surrounding tissue. One of the substances released is a family of enzymes known as matrixmetalloproteinases (MMPs). One of the MMPs is collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down the gum and bone. Periostat is a newapplication of a not so new drug, doxycycline. Doxycycline is a derivative of tetracycline. Periostat is a 20 mg capsule of doxy-cycline that should be taken twice a day over several months. Periostat helps to inhibit the body’s production of the destructive col-lagenase. Unlike higher doses of doxycycline or tetracycline that can be used to prevent the multiplication of some bacteria asso-ciated with gum disease. Periostat protects our body’s “over reaction” to bacteria, and its lower dose has far fewer side effects.Periostat is not intended to replace the need for excellent oral hygiene or other traditional gum treatment. It is a drug that clinicalresearch has shown that will modestly improve gum disease when taken in conjunction with professional deep cleaning of the gumsand a thorough oral hygiene regimen.

A Life and Death MatterI have lived in the Shores since 1990, and have seen it explodewith housing, people, companies, schools, churches, shopping,dining and traffic! I drive along Redwood Shores Parkway andwalk my dog daily. When I first moved here, the bird, turtleand rabbit life was even more abundant than it is now. We haddiving pelicans, swimming turtles and a gazillion more rabbits.Back then it would be a very rare and disturbing sight to see agoose, rabbit or even squirrel hit by a car.

Sadly those days seem to be gone, and seeing dead animals hitby cars has become common. In a recent one-week period, myneighbor and I personally witnessed four dead geese onRedwood Shores Parkway, hit by cars. When I asked a Parks& Recreation worker if he could pick up the dead goose, hetold me he recently picked up a baby goose hit by a car. Theseincidents were in a four-block area ranging from Radio to pastthe Fire Station, and totaled FIVE in one week vs. one-two inone year!

I am not one to exaggerate, and like to base things on facts.Three times over the past few years, I have had to jump backto prevent myself from being hit by a speeding car after I wasone-third of the way (not one step) through the intersection atShell & Redwood Shores Parkway and Shell & Marine WorldParkway. In all cases, the drivers saw me and sped up to get

through the crosswalk before I did instead of waiting. I wasshocked and stunned.

As we all know, geese are one of the slowest walking animalson the planet. These accidents seemed to have occurred inbroad daylight by how fresh the wounds appeared and underdry weather conditions. I called the Humane Society and in afew cases no one, which includes the driver, had reported theincident or had the decency to ask for the poor animal to bepicked up.

My hope and plea is that we all take a deep breath, reflect andSLOW DOWN AND BE CAREFUL. Do we need to put inspeed bumps and cameras to force us to slow down? Is whatever we are rushing to so life & death important that it justifieskilling an innocent animal or person? This could easily be you,a child or beloved pet next.

If you care, please discuss this with your friends and family,and do your part in correcting this dangerous trend.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Sondra Card, Concerned Redwood Shores Resident

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Acupuncture for Pain ManagementBy Dr. Catherine Nghiem-Shum, D.C., L.Ac.

Pain can be described as discomfort, distress or even agony that is aresult of an irritation of a nerve ending. The goals of pain managementare to decrease the intensity and/or frequency of pain and restore thepatient’s physical activity and overall function. Pharmaceutical anal-gesic medications often mask the pain and lead to unnecessary side-effects and complications.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, pain is defined as Qi orBlood Stagnation, or both. Effective pain relief and acupuncture treat-ment goals require the activation of Qi and blood, removal of the stag-nation, thus resolving the cause of the pain. Identifying the type of pain(sharp, stabbing, dull, aching, fixed or migratory, sensitivity to cold, heator pressure) helps differentiate soft tissue injuries verses structural dam-age.

Fine, sterile needles are placed in acupuncture points which have beenmapped out by Chinese practitioners for over 2000 years. These specif-ic points have been proven to have electrical sensitivity and effective intreating specific health problems. Each acupuncture point stimulates Qi.Qi is the basic foundation of Oriental Medicine, it is known as energy orlife force. It flows through the body along channels or meridians alongthe arms, legs, torso and connects to all of our major organs. Once adiagnosis is made, the most appropriate acupuncture points will be cho-sen for the patient. Each treatment is individualized per patient.

Dr. Catherine Nghiem-Shum practices in Redwood Shores. Informationprovided courtesy of acufinder.com and elotus.org

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Dr. Angelo Charonis D.C.Dr .Jenny Kim D.C.

What Is Better Ice Or Heat?

Athletes always ask whether they should use ice or heat on an injury. Ice is great for decreasing inflam-mation, managing swelling, and numbing fresh injuries. When ice is applied to an injured area, itdecreases then increases the blood flow, alters the nerve conduction velocity, and decreases the rate ofmetabolic activity associated with the inflammatory process. An injury that is warm to the touch, swollen, or red wouldrespond better to ice than to heat. Heat is used to decrease muscle spasms and increase muscle and joint flexibility. The application of heat to a painful

area increases blood flow, the rate of metabolic activity (both healing and destructive activity), and tissue mobility.Additionally, when muscles, tendons, and ligaments are heated prior to stretching, whether it’s through physical activityor the application of heat, the tissue length gained through stretching last longer.Ice should be applied for 15-20 minutes. Some studies show that greater benefits result from applying ice for 20 minutes,removing the ice for 10 minutes, then reapplying for 10 minutes. Heat should also be applied for 15-20 minutes andshould never be used on recently injured tissue. Bottom line - use ice for fresh injuries and use heat to warm up tight muscles. It’s difficult to make generalizations about the treatment of all injuries. The best advice is to seek the guidance of a med-

ical professional to address your unique situation. If you have any questions, On the Move Physical Therapy offers com-plimentary injury evaluations.

Written by Alyssa Herrera-Set, DPTAlyssa is a Redwood Shores resident, Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, & owner of On the Move Physical Therapy in San

Carlos. References: Cameron, M. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation - From Research to Practice.

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Finding the Time to Train Your DogA common challenge that all dog owners share is to try to incorporatetheir dogs’ training into their busy schedules. Suddenly the whole weekhas passed without any opportunities for the dog to practice the skillshe’s learned in class. As class time approaches, you may feel guilty andskip class sessions because you’re embarrassed by the lack of yourdog’s progress. This situation can be avoided if you concentrate onpracticing two or three behaviors a week in short bursts of trainingwhich can be part of your normal daily route routine.

You will be relieved to learn that practicing in five to ten minute ses-sions with your dog twice a day will help him learn a behavior morequickly than longer sessions. Do his training at the same time each dayand it will become a routine for both of you. If various family mem-bers are involved in the training, having a simple chart to check offpractices will make sure you get back on track if you miss a day or twodue to your hectic schedule. You can also use a seven day pill contain-er and a coin as a reminder of when the dog has been trained. Just movethe coin forward each day the dog is trained.

Looking for a motivation to exercise more? Have your dog accompa-ny you when you exercise and cue him to do behaviors such as sit anddown and stay while you do leg lifts, sit ups or whatever on a parcourse. This is great for teaching your dog to ignore outside distrac-tions. Ten minutes of roller blading with the dog on a chest harness willtire out most adult dogs, so they will focus on your commands.

Use one of the dog’s meals per day for training. In a rush? Just givehim a handful of food for each behavior you ask him to do. On daysyou have more time, put the kibble in a bag and feed him a few piecesas you put him through his exercises. Just walking with kibble as areward for loose leash walking will result in a big reduction in tuggingin just two weeks. You will be amazed at how focused the dog becomeson you and your cues when his dinner is at stake!

If your dog gets excited and barks and jumps at meal time, you have theperfect opportunity to teach him to sit and stay quietly before you allowhim to eat.

When you set smaller goals, you will see your dog’s progress towardsthe ultimate goal and not get frustrated so easily.

Written by Jean Cary, the Service Dog Tutor who provides in-home dogtraining. She can be contacted at 650-593-9622 or Jeancary@me.com.

Grow your puppy into a well-mannered dog that doesn’tpull on the leash, comes whenhe is called and doesn’t jumpon you. Teach your dog goodbehavior before you take himon vacation.

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DON’T DRESS IN ‘DEFAULT’ MODEMost of us know that our phones/iPads come with default settings – thosethat are set by the factory – and we quickly move in to customize the fea-tures to our own likes – to what will serve us best. Unfortunately, when itcomes to personal style, some people are stuck in their ‘default’ setting.There’s no reason to be stuck – customize your wardrobe to meet your per-sonal needs. Do any of these sound familiar? If so, it may be time for youto break out of ‘default’.

-You were told as a child that you were too fat/thin/tall/short to ever wear. It might have been your parents or perhaps a friend or well-mean-ing teacher. Chances are it wasn’t a wardrobe professional, but nonethe-less that thought is stuck in your head. If you’re replaying a tape ofwardrobe or body image thoughts from long ago, it’s time to break out of‘default’ thinking!

-You’re dressing for a time in your life that doesn’t fit you now. You usedto work in an office – now you work at home. You used to be a stay-at-home mom – now you’re embarking on a new career. You used to live inan urban environment – now you live by the lake. Usually these lifechanges automatically spark a wardrobe change-up, but sometimes peopleare unsure how to make that change and/or they try to ‘make do’ with whatthey’ve always worn. It’s time to break out of ‘default’ thinking!

-You have always dressed to please your boss/spouse/mother/sister/bestfriend. It’s definitely time to break out of ‘default’ thinking by discover-ing your personal style and dressing in a way that makes you happy, thatlets your personality shine through. Life’s too short to wear “someoneelse’s“ clothes - make sure you’re dressing for who you are now.

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe consultant in Redwood Shores. Visit herwebsite to sign up for free fashion and style tips via her blog and newsletter. www.adenadesigns.net.

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Page 23The Therapist’s CornerTake the Summer Challenge: Unplug for 24 Hours

On any given day I do a lot of the following:use my iPhone, laptop and PC to checkemail from home and my two offices, check voice mail mes-sages from each office, return phone calls and emails fromclients and periodically check the news and sports on the inter-net just because I can. Of course, many people do much morethan I do when it comes to electronics. Let’s not forget socialmedia sites such as facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat,Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google +, or YouTube. Have Iforgotten any? Probably at least several hundred or so. Andwhat about texting? We truly are available 24 hours a day inways that seem to increase daily.Now, before you start thinking that I’m just an out of touchaging baby boomer I do want to say that I’m constantlyamazed and impressed by all that computer technology allowsus to do. We can now connect with others in ways that just afew years ago seemed almost unimaginable. Applications suchas Skype and Face Time once seemed only possible on theJetsons. We can now talk to and see family and friends milesaway from home without paying the expense of travel and tak-ing time off from work to do so.But, there is a time when enough is enough. Yes, we can con-nect with others from around the globe from the comfort of ourbedrooms, and compete in video games with people we’llnever meet in person. However, let’s not forget that we havefamily down the hall and neighbors and friends who we canactually see in person. It is also important not to overlookpotential health risks as well. It is known that too much elec-tronic use can contribute to headaches, back and wrist pain,carpel tunnel syndrome, and sleep disturbance. Depressionand anxiety can sometimes also be a consequence. Althoughwe may be “connecting” with others all day long, too muchsocial media contact can actually lead to feelings of isolationand loneliness.I am not suggesting that we cut ourselves off from the use ofelectronics. Twenty-first century technology has become tooimportant in our lives to suddenly turn back the clock. What Iam suggesting, however, is unplugging for brief periods oftime. Go for a walk or bike ride, read a book, be with familyand friends in person. Try going to dinner with all smart-phones off. How many times have you been to a restaurant andseen everyone at a table on their phones instead of speaking toeach other? Probably plenty of times. So, take the challenge. What better time than the summer tounplug for a while? Who knows, you may actually find thatyou’ll like taking a break from being connected 24/7.

Scott M. Granet, LCSW is a long-time resident of RedwoodShores, and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of NorthernCalifornia in Redwood City. He would like to hear your sug-gestions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 or sgranet@ocd-bddclinic.com.

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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

Food and wine pairing remains a livelytopic. Conventional wisdom from the highpriests of food and wine matrimony assertfor the perfect union to occur there shouldbe a synergistic coupling of their parallelcomponents (acidity, sweetness, bitterness).This wedded bliss should also consider thewine’s age, alcohol level, oak level, tannins andother aspects, like the food’s mode of preparation(roasting, braising, grilling, etc.).

However, those same gurus, when nudged, will admit there areno marble tablet “do‘s and don’ts,” and most importantly, no sin-gle best wine for a specific dish. Also, they will agree that one’spersonal preferences should override the recitations of any text-book “perfect match. “ And finally, and most importantly,assuming any recipe, with whatever cooking method or herbsand spices utilized, they will admit that numerous wines will becompatible with it.

So, where does that leave us? With a great deal of wiggle room,really. You can even resuscitate the ancient proclamation “Redwine with red meat, white wine with white meat, fish and poul-try.” At least as starting points, for they’re frequently reliableand safe choices for table top compatibility. Red meat, with itsrich, abundant texture and customary methods of preparation,virtually always points to red wine, while fish and poultry, withtheir delicate flesh and smaller scaled preparations, can mostalways be enjoyed with most white wines. However, there aretimes when you can and should slip out of those gastronomicstraitjackets, by being mindful of a food’s most expressive fla-vors, which is typically determined by sauces, gravies, salsas,herbs, spices, and other flavor-determining ingredients.

Take chicken for example; or veal, pork or other “white-wine-only foods.” Depending on how each is cooked, spiced andsauced, any number of red or white wines could be acceptablepartners. If sautéed in olive oil and finished with capers, greenolives, artichokes, and lemon zest, the dominant flavors, andpalatal effect, point to something like Sauvignon Blanc, Spain’sVerdejo and similar white wines with a lively profile that willstand up to those components. However, if braised with onions,garlic, mushrooms, thyme, bacon bits and a splash of broth, thisrich, earthy combination virtually begs for a medium/full bodiedred wine.

Each of the above—conventional wisdom, personal preferences,ancient pontifications, or dominant flavors—offers a suitablepathway through the food and wine pairing maze. Nevertheless, I should remind you that there is only one consis-tently effective ingredient in the successful pairing of food andwine. One that heightens the appreciation of the food on yourplate and the wine in your glass, and the one that really brings itall together: the company of your good friends.

Page 25From LYNN’s KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced CaliforniaCuisine) – Lynn Kathleen Adams

Summer is Finally Here !I’m longing for a good old-fashioned picnic, complete with a blanketspread out on cool grass beneath a large shade tree, and lots of opensunny spaces for family and friends to romp around with the dog and aFrisbee, or engage in a lively game of bocce ball or horseshoes or cro-quet. Of course, a picnic basket and cooler with plenty of tasty food andrefreshing drinks is also a necessity! Here’s a family recipe that ourdaughter first made for our granddaughter’s first birthday party held –where else – but in a lovely park near their home. It’s still a favorite “go-to” recipe for picnic fare or simply quick weekend “hanging around thehouse” fare! And it goes wonderfully with Ina’s potato salad.

Picnic Chicken10 to 12 pieces of bone-in skin on chicken2 eggs, lightly beaten¼ cup milk1 cup unseasoned fine dry bread crumbs¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 ½ tablespoons dried oreganokosher saltfreshly ground pepper

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets by lightly greas-ing or spraying with cooking spray. Stir together the milk and egg in ashallow bowl or pie plate and set aside. In another shallow bowl or pieplate combine the bread crumbs, cheese, oregano and ½ teaspoon ofsalt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Lightly salt and pepper the chickenpieces, and dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, and then intothe bread crumb mixture. Pat the crumbs so they cling to all sides ofthe chicken.Place the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheets and bake untilthe chicken is cooked through and the coating is lightly browned, about45 to 50 minutes.

Old-Fashioned Potato SaladFrom Barefoot Contessa at Home by Ina Garten3 pounds small red potatoeskosher salt1 cup mayonnaise¼ cup buttermilk, milk, or white wine2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard2 Tablespoons whole-grain mustard½ cup chopped fresh dillFreshly ground black pepper½ cup medium diced celery½ cup small-diced red onion

Ina has an interesting way of cooking potatoes for the salad. She placesthem in a pot of water with 2 tablespoons of salt, and brings them to aboil. She cooks the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes arebarely tender when pierced with a knife. Then, this is the interestingpart - she drains the potatoes in a colander, and then places the colan-der over the empty pot with a towel over the potatoes. This steams thepotatoes until they are perfectly cooked. So, while the potatoes aresteaming, mix the dressing. Mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk/milk orwhite wine, mustards, dill, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. When the potatoes are cool enough to work with, cut them into half orquarters, depending on the size. Put the potatoes in a large bowl andmix in the dressing. Mix in the celery and onion, toss and chill for atleast 2 hours to let the flavors combine. Enjoy!

Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994

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Join the Summer Reading Club at Redwood CityPublic Library! Readers, Listeners and Parents are invited! Avoid summerbrain-drain - read 600 minutes this summer and get great prizes! The Summer Reading Club continues untilthe end of August at all four Redwood City Libraries.

Don’t miss these special Summer Reading Clubprograms!The Keith Show - Juggling Hilarity • Wednesday July 10 at 6:30pm Magic Dan - Prepare to be Amazed! • Wednesday July 17 at 6:30pm Images in Motion Inc. - What in the World? Puppet Show • Wednesday July 24 at 6:30pm Owen Baker-Flynn - Astounding Acts of Balance & Comedy• Wednesday July 31 at 6:30pm Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood City Library Seaside Storytime• Saturday July 27 at 1:30pm Learn about birds of the SF Bay with the Marine ScienceInstitute. Co-sponsored by the Redwood City LibraryFoundation Peninsula Book Club• Tuesday July 30 at 6:00pm We will discuss Eowyn Ivey‘s The Snow Child. For moreinformation and to RSVP, visit meetup.com.

Weekly Storytimes Mondays • - 11:00am Preschool Stories and Crafts Ages 3-5 Thursdays • - 10:30am Preschool Ages 2-3 Thursdays • - 11:30am Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months Teen Gaming and Activities:Mondays • - 5:00pm Visit Sea link Café at the Redwood Shores Branch Library! Café hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm Volunteer with the Friends of the Library The Friends operates a resale book store inside the DowntownLibrary to generate funds to support library programs andevents. Call 650.780.7050 for more information about theFriends and to identify your volunteer interests.

10 Investment Strategies For YourFinancial Future By Kendra Bronstein

Here are some strategies to help you withyour financial future requardless or yourage or income.Strategy #1 - Know where you stand withyour assets and liabilities. Understandwhere you spend your money so you canbudget for future expenses, reduce yourdebt and invest for your future. Track yourmonthly expenses, write it down so you cansee it.Strategy #2 - Have an emergency fund. You need to be prepared fora financial, medical and a personal emergency. Also write down anemergency contact list for your family.Strategy #3 - Insure for the unexpected. Plan for the unknown withLife insurance, disability income insurance and Long Term CareInsurance. You may never need it but if you do you will have it.Strategy #4 - Create a will or Estate Plan. God forbid somethinghappens-, put it in writing just to be safe.Strategy #5 - Reduce your debt. Take charge and pay down yourcredit card , any loan or home equity debt.Strategy #6 - Invest for the Long Term Strategy #7 - Asset allocation. Know the importance of yourinvestment time horizon, risk tolerance and rebalancing.Strategy #8 - Dollar Cost Averaging- A systematic investment strat-egy where you buy a fixed amount of a particular investment on aregular schedule, reguardless of share priceStrategy #9 - Contribute the maximum to retirement plans. Theconcerns for many retirees are we are living longer, traditional pen-sions are going away and social security will not be enough.Strategy #10 - Seek a professional like myself to help you navigatethe process.

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Dear Editor - By October a Redwood City ordinance isgoing to ban plastic bags and will require stores to charge forpaper bags. The plastic bag ban makes sense, but the charge forrecyclable paper bags does not, and is going to get rather expen-sive. It is currently set at 10 cents per bag but is scheduled toincrease to 25 cents in 2015. A week’s worth of heavy — hence doubled bagged — groceries at 25 cents per bag couldeasily cost two dollars. Paper bag reuse runs the risk of bagscoming apart and spilling groceries. It is safer to recycle paper bags. This ordinance needs to be reconsidered and RSCA should getinvolved in this. Bernard Haisch, Redwood Shores Resident

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