RSCA Members LOVE the Shores!

Calendar of RSCA Events

RSCA 2019 Annual Meeting
It was a cloudy, cold and wet month to start the year but the
Redwood Shores Community Association was diligently
Wednesday, February 6th at 6:30pm
making plans for our annual events and following up on
Redwood Shores Library (399 Marine Parkway)
important issues for the Shores. You’re invited to RSCA’s

Join us to discuss issues affecting the Shores

Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 6th for a timely

including Redwood City districting process.

presentation regarding the city council districting transition and

For details review the left side of this page.

an opportunity to meet leaders and discuss information related

RSCA EGGstravaganza
to Silicon Valley Clean Water, Belmont Redwood Shores School
District, Sequoia High School District, Redwood City Police,
Fire, Parks and more! is is your chance to get up to date on
Saturday, April 13th at 2pm @ Marlin Park
the issues that affect the home and family lives of every Shores
RSCA’s Spring Egg Hunt lasts only a moment!
resident. RSCA’s annual meeting is also the time to elect and
renew our Board of Directors.
RSCA is a volunteer organization that advocates for, makes plans Stay tuned for details about RSCA’s 2019 Events:
for and arranges communication for all Shores residents and Sounds of the Shores -- Summer Concerts
Annual Levee Cleanup -- August
businesses, and we need more help. e list of things that we

Halloween Walk -- late October

could be doing – things we would like to be doing – continues
to grow. We can find a way to use just about any skills you might

And, of course, Santa will be back again this year!

have if you have any small amount of time for community
projects. If you love Redwood Shores and want to “give back”
You can always find more information about these
to this wonderful place we call home, email <info@rsca.org>.
RSCA encourages Shores residents to be involved in our and other community events on our web site at
community through volunteer positions and annual
membership contributions. If you are interested in helping our
community in 2019, please JOIN US to help keep Redwood
RSCA.org
Shores a GREAT place to live and work! For additional details
about RSCA membership, please see page 4.
ese days, there’s so much to do in short time spans. In this
shortest month of the year, there are many things to celebrate!
Causing speculation about how soon winter will turn into spring
is GRoundhoG’S dAY on February 2nd. RSCA’S AnnuAl
MeetinG is Wednesday, February 6th! Saturday, February 9th
marks the lunAR neW YeAR (for celebration details, see page 6).
We wish all Shores residents a hAppY vAlentine’S dAY on
ursday, February 14th! e third Monday of this month,
February 18th is pReSidentS’ dAY, and kicks off what many
snow-enthusiasts have dubbed “ski week”. Whether you’re
headed for the hills or staying close to home this month,
You hAve An oppoRtunitY to SpReAd love And kindneSS.
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D O YOU LOVE L IVING IN T HE S HORES ?
Redwood Shores is a beautiful place to live and work and our
community of over 11,000 residents is a special one. e
Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) was formed
nearly 50 years ago in 1970 to be THE advocate on issues that
affect the quality of life in the Shores.
RSCA’s mission is to represent the interests of homeowners,
renters and other residents, and of businesses in the Shores.
RSCA is an inclusive organization that recognizes and celebrates
the wonderful diversity of our community. RSCA endeavors to:
1. communicate, by newsletter and other means, information
of significance to the Shores utilizing e pilot (a monthly
newsletter), email, the internet, and our roadway signboards.
2. encourage and promote a safe and healthful environment
for family life.
3. provide a forum for united community action by all groups
within the Shores, and to assist homeowners and maintenance
organizations (HOAs) in achieving common goals.
4. present events for the Shores community.
5. advocate fairness in taxation of property in the Shores.
6. encourage responsible growth of property development in
the Shores.
7. carry on any business in furtherance of any of these activities,
or any other activities which the Association shall deem to be
in the community interest.
8. implement CC&Rs of specified Redwood Shores Subdivisions.
In other words, RSCA strives to keep the Shores a GREAT
place to live and work!
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If you love Redwood Shores and want to help preserve the
quality of life we enjoy in the Shores, please contribute to
RSCA’s annual membership campaign! Use the form on the
top of this page or see additional details below to pay online!
RSCA Membership Update
Our 2019 membership campaign is underway as we ask all
Redwood Shores residents to contribute $45 in support of
RSCA’s plans, services and events. We’re so grateful for the 290
membership payments made thus far (and especially those
made online as it really cuts down our administrative work).
RSCA relies on membership contributions to enhance our
community. RSCA’s efforts include supporting the construction
and collection of books for our library and for Redwood Shores
Elementary School, as well as ensuring that Redwood City
provides services and maintenance for Redwood Shores. We are
fortunate to live in such a wonderful area, and we work hard to
keep it that way. But we do need help from community members!
If you’re on our email list, you should have received an email
with the option to renew your membership online via
memberplanet.com. If you missed it, or you’re not on our
email list, you can “Join our email list” at RSCA.org (or scan
the QR code printed on this page) and we will get you set up!
ank you for your
support!
 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
www.RSCA.org | info@rsca.org

Board of Directors
Lynn Kathleen Adams Connie Munevar
Nina Boire Sue Nix
Kevin Brehmer Ben Ploshay
Jim Cvengros Clemencia Rodriguez
Carol Ford Harris Rogers
Shannon Guzzetta Steven Tsujisaka
Don Long Bob Slusser
Mike Mancusi Andrew Young

RSCA’s Board of Directors meet at the

Redwood Shores Library on the 2nd ursday of each
month at 7pm. Our next Board Meeting will be:
February 14th, 2019 • RSCA Loves the Shores / RSCA Events Calendar .....Page 1
(Email us if you would like to be or help a board member.) • Do You Love Living in the Shores? ........................Page 4

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non-HOA areas):

For CC&R copies & information, email <ADB@rsca.org>
DEADLINES for e PILOT
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first week of each month for the following month’s issue.
Please email <ThePILOT@rsca.org> for a precise schedule.
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association
e PILOT is the official monthly publication of
the Redwood Shores Community Association.
CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses
Opinions published in e pilot are solely those of the
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially
and expressly designated.
https://www.facebook.com/RSCAorg/
• RSCA Membership Update ...................................Page 4
• Redwood Shores as ONE District..........................Page 6
• Stay Safe on Shores Streets .....................................Page 6
• Lunar New Year Celebration .................................Page 6
• About Presidents’ Day ...........................................Page 6
• At Home in the Shores: Creating a Nursery .............Page 8
• Preschool Open House: February 9 .......................Page 8
• Estate Planning Seminar: March 13.......................Page 9
• An Unrecognized Profit of Hope .........................Page 10
• Imagine D.C. Politicians Paying Us a Visit ..............Page 10
• It’s Elementary School Update .............................Page 12
• Wanted: Plastic Waste!.........................................Page 12
• Latest News from SVCW ....................................Page 14
• Library Events for February .................................Page 15
• Library Bookdrop Art Contest.............................Page 15
• RSOA’s Annual Meeting: February 28 .................Page 16
• Shores Business Classified Ads .............................Page 16
• Lynn’s Kitchen: Walnut Fudge Drop Cookies.........Page 18
• Redwood Shores Architectural Design Board ........Page 18
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RSCA supports
making

9th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

Redwood Shores
one of the seven
districts of
Redwood City. Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 11am-4pm
Courthouse Square - 2200 Broadway
(Free Museum Admission this day)
Redwood City, its Parks Recreation and Community Services
Department, and partner Redwood City International will be
hosting the 9th annual Lunar New Year Celebration! City
Officials and Staff will be joined by lion dancers, martial artists,

Redwood Shores as ONE District

Redwood City has begun the transition process from at-large
elections to by-districts elections. e City sought community
feedback about the creation of a district-based election system with
several meetings in January. RSCA supports making Redwood
Shores one of the seven districts of Redwood City.
RSCA’s annual meeting on Wednesday, February 6th will include
a presentation about this districting transition process. More
information is available on the official webpage about the district
elections process, at www.redwoodcity.org/districtelections.
taiko drummers, and other live performances, for this
celebration of the Year of the Pig. Plus, folks can enjoy FREE
ADMISSION to the San Mateo County history Museum
where they can find FREE Kids Arts and Crafts!
e Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in
Asian heritage, often celebrated with big family gatherings, gift
giving, the eating of symbolic foods, and displays of festive
decorations--all focused on bringing good luck for the New Year
and celebrating the imminent arrival of spring.
e event is free and open to the public. For more details, visit:
http://historysmc.org/lunar-new-year.

Presidents’ Day: February 18, 2019

Stay Safe
on Shores
Streets
Shores roadways are shared by many resident and visitor vehicles,
delivery trucks, buses, bicyclists, runners, walkers, children and
animals. As vehicles pose the largest danger, all drivers need to
be diligent and FolloW tRAFFiC lAWS. Show some love for the
Shores and your neighbors by driving as though you are being
graded by the DMV! MAke CoMplete StopS at all intersections,
WAit until pedestrians and bicyclists have completely cleared the
crosswalk before you start to turn into it (especially for our
youngest community members as they are learning), do not drive
faster than the Speed liMit, put down your phone, keep your
eyes open for animals (and geese) crossing the road, huge Did you know? President's Day never falls on the actual birthday of
puddles, or other obstacles. look tWiCe! Make sure that you any American president. Four chief executives—George Washington,
uSe YouR heAdliGhtS in the gray, dark and rainy days! William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan—
Pedestrians — be bright — wear your reflective or colorful gear were born in February, but their birthdays all come either too early
(and wave those orange flags) to ensure that drivers can see you. or late to coincide with Presidents Day, which is always celebrated on
the third Monday of the month. www.history.com
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Create a Nursery You Love
One of my favorite things about Redwood Shores is that it’s home
to many expectant parents and growing families. It’s no surprise
that I get asked a lot of questions about decorating a nursery, so I
thought I’d share my tips this month. Here are a few ideas on how
to approach designing a space both you and your baby will love.
1. Safety first.
Safety is the most important thing to consider when designing a
nursery. Important safety considerations include furniture
placement (cribs shouldn’t be under windows, for example) and
non-toxic paint and material choices. Exercise caution when buying
or accepting used items, as they may not meet current safety
standards. is advice just scratches the surface—I recommend you
look for guides on child-proofing for a more comprehensive list.
2. Choose the right furniture.
A crib, dresser, changing table, and comfy chair are the basic pieces
you could use. Also consider extras—a bookshelf, cabinets to store
diapers and supplies, or a soft rug for tummy time and play time
as your child grows. Begin by measuring the room to figure out Be sure to incorporate some décor that you like in the nursery—you’ll
what will fit. Next, decide what size furniture you should buy and be in this room a lot! Photo courtesy of Room & Board.
where you’ll place each piece in the room. If you have a small space,
you could consider multi-functional pieces such as a
dresser/changing table combo. You can also buy furniture that will
grow with your child, like a crib that turns into a toddler bed.
Don’t forget to incorporate a night light or other dim lighting for
late night feedings and changings.
3. now for the fun part—what inspires you?
You’re going to spend a lot of time in this room, so decorate it the
way you like! ere are many fun baby themes you can choose
from such as outer space or safari animals. For a style that can grow
with your child, play with richer colors, textures, or patterns such
as stripes or geometrics. Some families choose to create a gender
neutral space that goes beyond traditional baby colors and
furniture. Create an accent wall with paint, fun wallpaper, or large
wall decals to give your room a focal point.
Most importantly, enjoy the process. Use the act of decorating
as a time filled with reflection, love, and excitement as you
anticipate the arrival of the newest member of your family.

Liza Riguerra is a technology professional turned

award-winning interior designer who lives in
Redwood Shores. Connect with her on Houzz,
LinkedIn or Twitter.

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 An Unrecognized Profit of Hope
St. Mark’s Corner By Richard Watkins
Do you know what I don’t get about Groundhog’s
Day? If he sees his shadow, he goes back into his hole
and it’s six more weeks of Winter. If he doesn’t, he
stays out and it’s an early spring. at makes no sense.
If he sees his shadow, that would mean the sun is out
and shining, which would indicate nice weather and therefore,
Spring-like conditions. If he doesn’t see his shadow, it’s because it’s
overcast or cloudy which indicates a storm may be gearing up and
as such, more winter. Not to mention the fact that seasonally
speaking, Spring doesn’t start until March 20 (at 2:58PM PDT to
be exact) which means technically there will always be six more
weeks of Winter and that a groundhog’s natural hibernating period
is from mid-October to early Spring. So, waking a sleeping
groundhog in the beginning of February doesn’t bode well for him
not wanting to get back under the covers and hit the snooze button
for another four to six weeks.
e other thing I don’t get: why doesn’t anyone talks about the
similarities between the groundhog and Jesus?
First, what does Groundhog’s Day represent? Let’s face it, no one
ever really wants six more weeks of Winter. Everyone’s tired of
Winter. Tired of cold. Tired of the onslaught of rain and sleet and
snow and wind. Tired of the dreary, the dank and the dark. Tired
of death. Isn’t that really what we associate with Winter: Death?
Coldness. Lifelessness. Plants become dormant. Trees lose their
leaves. at’s why groundhog’s day is such a big deal. it’S About
hope. Hope for an early spring. Hope for renewal. For Rebirth.
Revival. Resurrection. e hope that the groundhog will emerge
from his burrow and announce that life will begin again.
Now, what is Christianity all about? Hope. In biblical terms, hope
is a “confident expectation” of the divine salvation and everlasting
life in Christ Jesus through his Resurrection and return.
Want more? Ok. From where was Christ resurrected? A tomb
(burrow). For what was Christ resurrected? e fulfillment of God’s
promise: the rising and resurrection of the dead, the redemption of
the body and the whole creation and eternal glory (for the breaking
of Winter by Spring). And before you ask “well, what does it mean
when the groundhog goes back into the hole and comes back out
six weeks later?” ask yourself this: didn’t Jesus ascend into Heaven
with the promise of coming again?
Now, I can imagine some of you are thinking to yourselves “what’s
the point?” or “why does it matter?” And to that I would counter
with: “why doesn’t it matter?”
We are told that Jesus is the center of everything. And as the
“center” He would need to be in the middle of everything which
means He is “in” everything. In a smile. In a laugh. A tear. A gesture
of goodwill. An encouraging word. A hug. A raindrop. A bird’s
songs. e silence. So why can’t Jesus be found in the habitualities
of a groundhog? He can... if you just open yourself up to the
possibility and have a little hope.
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Imagine D.C. Politians Paying Us a Visit
by Harvey Radin
You could go nuts with all the news.
News about government spending,
for instance, there’s always something
about that. And no wonder! Since,
you know, the federal budget deficit
is projected to be a whopping
TRILLION DOLLARS for the
2018/2019 fiscal year. at’s
TRILLION with a T!
I’ve written about government spending, suggesting in an article
that politicians “should take field trips to well-run homeowner
associations. To experience fiscal responsibility first hand. To see
how elected leaders in some homeowner associations are...
spending money prudently and efficiently.”
We have a number of homeowner associations here in the Shores.
Just imagine Washington D.C. politicians paying a visit.
“Homeowner associations collect money to fund a host of
community needs,” I wrote in ECHO Journal, a magazine
published by an organization called the Educational Community
For Homeowners. “Homeowners residing in HOAs pay dues to
their association. is is similar in a way to government taxation.
So, if there are roads in an HOA property that are not city-
maintained streets, a portion of the money homeowners pay in dues
may be set aside for the upkeep of these roads. Governments use
tax dollars for public parks maintenance. Homeowner associations
have what’s known as common areas, landscaped parcels of HOA
property that are often maintained by the homeowner association.
Some HOAs assume responsibility for roof maintenance on homes,
and painting maintenance. Some have recreational facilities that are
maintained by the association -- swimming pools, tennis courts or
maybe a golf course… ese maintenance responsibilities vary
among HOAs, depending on how they’re structured.”
“e challenge for HOA leaders is to budget for every need. So
there’s money available for weekly landscaping and swimming
pool upkeep, as well as sufficient funding on hand to pay for new
roofs or to repave HOA roads every several years or decades. is
takes planning.”
Of course, the federal government is much bigger than HOAs, “but
when you come right down to it, financial management is financial
management. Isn’t it? Especially when you’re managing everyone’s
money like it’s your own money... So, when you hear all the political
rhetoric about fiscal responsibility, it’s good to know that some
organizations are actually succeeding at it.”
(After a career in corporate communication,
Harvey Radin wrote books and articles about
public opinion and PR. His articles have been
published in Business Insider, American Banker
and Talking Biz News. You can reach out to him
by email at <hoastrategic@gmail.com>.)
IT’S ELEMENTARY
MiChAel Milliken, ph.d.
bRSSd SupeRintendent
Having just passed the midpoint of our school year, we are
looking ahead to a busy month in the Belmont Redwood Shores
School District.
February is enrollment Month!
All families with incoming students for the 2019-2020 school

WANTED: PLASTIC WASTE!

year should enroll their children with the school district during
the month of February. Although we enroll students year-round,
enrolling in February provides the best chance of being assigned
to the school closest to your home. A link to our 2019-2020
Enrollment Timeline can be found on our homepage, brssd.org.
Robotics tournament by Krish Kittur, Sushant Bhopale, Rishi Iyengar, Lavanya Tripathy
February is also a big month in our robotics competition season. (Sandpiper 6th & 7th Graders)
On Saturday, February 2, from 9am to noon, Sandpiper School Did you know that there are 5 trillion
is hosting a robotics tournament showcasing 30 teams from our pieces of plastic waste already floating
school district. More than 200 students and mentors are expected in our oceans and adversely affecting
to attend. e action-packed event will test the teams in a series our marine ecosystem? Plastic
of back-to-back challenges in which they earn points with the accounts for 73% of the trash littering
robots they have designed, built, and programmed. In addition, the beaches, since plastic production
there is a Skills Challenge where students demonstrate their robot has increased exponentially from 2.3
driving skills or the programming code they have written. Please million tons in 1950 to 448 million tons in 2015.
stop by Sandpiper School on the morning of February 2 and see We, the Plastics Squad, are focused on finding a solution to this
what our students are capable of! problem. We have created a prototype, which targets both micro
2019-2020 Calendar and macro plastics. We have a 4-layered system with crucible and
We expect the instructional calendar for the next school year to nylon filters in different areas to filter the micro-plastics. e
be approved by the school board on February 7, and we expect macro-plastics get captured in the bottom of the prototype dam.
to post it on the District website on February 8. And later this We believe that if we ALL reduce our consumption of plastics
month, school will be out of session for a week-long break, and create innovative solutions to eliminate micro and macro
February 18-22. plastics, we can strive towards eliminating plastic waste from our
waterways. Please join our effort by reducing your use of plastic
Safety and by making sure plastic waste gets recycled!
As you may have heard, last month there was a tragic, late-night
e Plastics Squad, Sandpiper School
shooting in the parking lot of Central Elementary School in
801 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065
Belmont. While the incident was not connected to the school,
we recognize the importance of ensuring that our schools are safe
places around the clock. With the guidance of the San Mateo
County Office of Education, we will be reviewing the physical
security of our campuses to ensure that we are doing all that we
can to promote safety at our facilities.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with comments or questions
at 650-620-2703 or <mmilliken@brssd.org>. ank you!

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From L YNN’s KITCHEN
(How a Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine)
Love at First Bite!
February is such a funny little month. What other month can
you celebrate such an eclectic range of holidays – from the pomp
and circumstance of unceremoniously dragging Punxsutawney
Phil from his makeshift burrow, to the frivolity of red roses,
candies and special dinners to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day,
to honoring two of our most famous Presidents on Presidents’
Day, now memorialized on the third Monday in February, to the
mysterious Leap Year which appears only every four years?
Growing up in Wethersfield, we had our own version of
Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil – we just called him Mr.
Woodchuck – but it seemed as though he created his own shorter
winter hibernation schedule. He lived in the woodpile in the shed
adjacent to our garage, where Dad kept stacks of wood for our two
fireplaces, some miscellaneous gardening equipment, and our trash
cans. ere was no light in the shed – just cobwebs, spiders and
other assorted inhabitants who co-existed with Mr. Woodchuck.
Despite the fact that my brother’s seemingly solitary winter chore
was taking the trash out, invariably it was one of the sisters who
would grab the trash after dinner, fling open the back door, race
off the porch, run around the garage to the shed, give the trash
cans a good swift kick to “scare” any critters in residence, rip the
lid off the trash can, dump the trash, reposition the lid, and run
back into the house, all in a matter of seconds. Brrr – it was cold
in late winter. I’m not sure Dad ever figured out why those trash
cans were so dented! Sometimes we’d see Mr. Woodchuck waddle
off through the backyards – we thought he was rather cute – when
he should have been happily snoozing in February. And any self-
respecting New Englander knows that of course the groundhog
will see his shadow – it’s only February 2nd for heaven’s sake, with
plenty of time for more winter snow and ice.
Now for something sweet and chocolaty for Valentine’s Day dessert.
is recipe is adapted from Ye Olde Sturbridge Village in
Massachusetts. Special thanks to my sister, Lori, for finding the
recipe that we all used to enjoy. ese cookies are cake-like, yet
moist and delicious – I hadn’t made them in years, but they taste
just as I remembered. ey make a nice treat for Valentine’s Day,
accompanied with some vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries.
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Walnut Fudge Drop Cookies
(Oven Temperature 350 Degrees)
1 Cup Bakers Superfine Sugar
¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
2 Oz. Unsweetened Chocolate (I use Scharffen Berger
Unsweetened Dark Chocolate – 99% Cacao)
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 ¾ Cups Sifted White All Purpose Flour
¾ Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
Melt butter and chocolate over double boiler (water should be
at a low simmer) whisk until smooth, and remove from heat. Set
aside to cool to room temperature. (You can speed up this
process by putting bowl in refrigerator for several minutes.)
Beat eggs, salt, add sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add
cooled butter and chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Sift flour
and baking soda and add to wet ingredients. Do NOT overbeat!
Add chopped walnuts, stir to incorporate evenly.
Drop cookie dough in small one tablespoon mounds (I use a
small melon baller, which works nicely) onto parchment paper
covered cookie sheet, about 3 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees
in regular oven for ten (10) minutes. Remove from oven and let
sit on cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving them with
a spatula to cookie rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!
ese cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container.
You can also refrigerate the dough and bake up a few fresh
cookies at any time.
(Lynn Kathleen Adams has been an RSCA Board member since 1994.)
Do You Know...
... that EVERY residence in the Shores
is covered by Covenants, Codes &
Restrictions (CC&Rs)?
Whether you live in one of our many
Home Owners Associations (HOAs)
or in the original sections of the
Shores, there are CC&Rs on ALL
Shores homes!
You should have received a copy of the CC&Rs when you
purchased your home. But if you live west of Shell and
NOT in an HOA, that might have been some time ago.
If you need a new copy, email <ADB@rsca.org>.