The Pilot -- April 2012 Issue

Volume 42 Number 4

THE PILOT
Redwood Shores Community Association

Redwood City Police Department has implemented an application called Nixle. It provides for subscribers (free) to receive public safety information via text and email. When it comes to public safety, we think it’s fair to say that the more ways of communicating, the better. So this is a great new way to be informed. Please read below, and be sure to visit www.redwoodcity.org/police where you can read the full news release, and to see their other online services, including neighborhood crime maps.

RWC Police Department Embarks On a Way to Communicate with the Community By Email Daily

RSCA Calendar 2012

April 2012

Redwood City residents can sign up to receive free, realtime safety information by texting their zip code to 888777 or by visiting:   www.redwoodcity.org/police, or www.nixle.com. Once registered, users can customize the types of alerts they wish to receive via text, email, and online.

Communications from the Redwood City Police will range from emergency alerts to routine day-to-day information including traffic advisories, missing persons reports, public safety announcements, press releases for high-profile cases, awards and recognition for department efforts, and other relevant information to the area.

The police department began exploring the use of Nixle around 2010 when they began employing other social media like Twitter and Facebook. Though these channels were important, Police Captain Chris Cesena highlighted that Nixle was purely for putting out information, not a twoway communication system.

The Redwood City Police Department announced it is now using Nixle to send important and timely public safety information to residents. Nixle Connect allows the department to communicate with the public via text/SMS, e-mail, and Internet posts at no cost. Nixle will be used as the primary resource for distributing secure information to residents over the department’s web-based platforms.

• 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 - October 27th - Halloween Walk Marlin Park • Sunday - Santa Comes To The Shores Dec. 9th - 1pm - 3pm at RWS Library • Thursday - December 20th Light Up The Shores - Judging

• Saturday - September 8th - E-Recycling Redwood Shores Library

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REDWOOD SHORES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205 Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173 rsca.org

2012 Board PRESIDENT Harris Rogers....................................harris.rogers@comcast.net VICE PRESIDENT Sue Nix...............................................smn3333@gmail.com SECRETARY Lynn [email protected] TREASURER Stephen [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT Doug [email protected] Lynn Adams Mayling Bellingham Stephen Bellinghan Nina Boire Doug Crisman Jim Cvengros BOARD MEMBERS Carol Ford Celli Frost Mike Mancusi Carol Mertens Sue Nix Jerry Patrick Harris Rogers Robert Schmidt Clemencia Rodriquez Michael Whatmore Andrew Young

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DEADLINES DEADLINES The deadline for the May Pilot is the week of April 16th to the 20th.

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

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San Mateo, California 94402 www.aelawllp.com (650) 212-0001 Table of Contents 411 Borel Avenue, Suite 501

President’s Memo,

Gift Cards, Relay For Life, Styrofoam Ban Water & Sewer Rates The Alliance, Driving Challenge Destination Imagination

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Club Action

Prevent Concussions

Mayor’s Beautification Program

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Supercharge Your Collection Results Carlmont High Events Free Your Chi Spring Trends Veterinarian Care

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For CC&R Copies, Carol Ford - [email protected]

Disaster Preparedness, Farmers’s Market

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The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.

THE PILOT is a monthly publication of the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA). Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses

Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation

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Two Gems in Australia or New Zealand Sandpiper Open House, Young Pianists Library Events, Jazz At Sofitel

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Please note that the number above goes directly to the Redwood City Police Department dispatch center. The response will be quicker than 911. If you see something suspicious, don’t hesitate to call it in. Lock your cars, and lock your doors & windows. Look out for your neighbors. On March 1st we posted the preliminary document detailing what we can do about the overpopulation of resident Canada geese in Redwood Shores. That document can be found at RSCA.org. Also look for the “Additional Questions” at the bottom of that page, and check that page frequently for updates. I suspect there are going to be some small details that we’ll need to resolve as we go through this year. I did receive one email asking why we wanted to kill the geese. Well, we have never suggested that as a solution. Everything we’ve learned shows that even if we were to find a way to get rid of our existing local population, we would have a new group of settlers within a few months. The things that people enjoy about the Shores also makes our community attractive to Canada geese, and they and the other waterfowl are going to be a permanent part of the ambiance of Redwood Shores. Anything that kills or even harms the existing geese is strongly prohibited by federal, state, and local laws, and RSCA was the first to call CA Dept. of Fish & Game when we discovered indications just before Thanksgiving that someone had been taking geese from the lagoon (possibly for a Holiday feast?) We have been working not only to find out what we can do within federal and state laws and regulations, but also to find out what seems to work and what doesn’t. Please take time to read this short document, then work with your local HOA or business property manager on these simple suggestions. There is no 100% solution, and you won’t see results overnight. But at least we have some guidelines that both the City and private property managers can use in trying to reduce the amount of goose feces left on our walkways and in our parks and open-space green areas.

LOCK UP! LOOK OUT! SEE CRIME? CALL 369-3333 If you SEE Something, SAY Something!

President’s Memo for April 2012

FINALLY !

You can be fined up to $1,000 and sentenced up to six (6) months in jail for each violation! It doesn’t matter whether you are on public or private property. The law applies to feeding wildlife anywhere in California. We don’t want this to become an issue of legal enforcement. We are encouraging each HOA and private property manager to deal with this by posting “no feeding” signs prominently and by informing their residents, tenants, or employees about the law. We would also hope that Shores residents will respect the law and recommendations of the U.S. FWS and CA DFG.

by Harris Rogers

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As I’ve mentioned previously, the #1 recommendation of both state and federal wildlife officials was to quit feeding the geese. One thing that surprised us – and an indication of how seriously this is considered – is the severity of the penalty for feeding ANY wildlife:

Do NOT Feed Wildlife !

The Shores was from the beginning a planned community. As a planned community, every residential area is governed by a set of Covenants, Codes & Restrictions (CC&Rs). Those CC&Rs vary between areas, but ALL properties have restrictions as to the type of building, colors & styles, landscaping, and other exterior features allowed within that area. The CC&Rs also define for each area the governing body that approves changes and oversees compliance. State legislation was passed in 1985 called the “Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act” that allowed the formation of new entities called “home owners associations” (HOAs) within existing city boundaries. These local HOAs are responsible not only for the CC&Rs but also for maintenance of “common areas” within that HOA’s limits. These common areas are property jointly owned by all of the homeowners in a given association. East of Shell Blvd and the other areas that were developed after 1985 were all incorporated as “home owners associations”. Almost 80% of residences in the Shores are in our 20+ individual HOAs. But much of Redwood Shores west of Shell Blvd was built before 1985 so was unable to take advantage of the Davis-Stirling Act and organize into HOAs. But even non-HOA areas west of Shell are governed by a set of CC&Rs. If you own a home in the Shores and did not receive a copy of the CC&Rs, contact the realtor from whom you bought your home. It is the responsibility of the selling realtor that a set of CC&Rs be given to each homeowner when that home is purchased. CC&R’s ensure that each homeowner keeps their home and landscaping attractive and in good condition. This is just another of the many things that makes the Shores such a beautiful and GREAT place to live!

One thing you can do to reduce the problems with the crows is to keep the lid closed on your garbage containers. The crows appear to be going after open or overfilled containers on garbage collections days. They will rip open any exposed plastic or paper bags to get at the contents, and they can make a big mess for you and your neighbors.

The Crows…

HOAs & “non-HOA” Areas of the Shores

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First, a quick warning to anyone buying gift cards – be sure to check gift cards carefully before purchasing, and if the package has wrinkled cardboard or glue on it, you may want to get a different one.

Beware To Anyone Buying Gift Cards

There have been reports (not in Redwood City, but in nearby communities) of thieves stealing cards from store displays, removing the activation tab from card 1 and putting it on card 2, and then placing card 2 – which has the other stolen card’s activation tab – back on the rack. Card 2 is bought by an unsuspecting customer, and when it’s activated at the check stand, it’s actually activating card 1, which the crook has. So the customer has paid for a card that is un-activated and worthless, and the thief has a card that is activated. So be sure to take a good look at gift card packaging before buying one.

And the second law enforcement item – you’ll be pleased to know that since February 2nd, Redwood City Police have arrested a total of six people for burglary, including one on the 18th for burglary of a storage locker. It’s good to know that our detectives and officers are catching these people!

The 24 hour event starts on Saturday May 19th at 10:00am at Sequoia High School, and ends Sunday May 20th at 10:00am. We are still looking for teams to join the event. People can come at anytime during the event to walk and or volunteer. What is Relay For Life? • Overnight relay-style event

Relay For Life?

• Teams of people camp out around a track

Luminaria Ceremony - After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence.

There are many moments that create the Relay experience, Survivors Lap – Relay starts with a Survivors Lap – an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer

• Family-friendly environment for the entire community

• Food, games and activities provide entertainment and fundraising opportunities

• Members of each team take turns walking around the track for the duration of the event

When it comes to being a steward of the Bay, Redwood City should be a leader, not a follower. Moving forward with a Styrofoam ban is a declaration of this leadership and a strong step toward protecting the Bay from plastic pollution. Allison Chan, Policy Associate Save The Bay

At their February 7th meeting, the Redwood City Council expressed strong support for banning this wasteful material, citing many of these issues and concerns. Additionally, the council emphasized the need for outreach to local businesses to inform them of the upcoming policy and assist them with compliance. Redwood City is likely to adopt an ordinance identical to the one implemented by San Mateo County, and in exchange for helping to create regional consistency, the county is offering to help with outreach and enforcement.

The plastics industry likes to argue that banning Styrofoam is unnecessary and that recycling is a better solution. The reality, however, is that recycling does not prevent litter – the recyclability of a product does not determine whether or not it will become a pollutant in our creeks. On top of that, Styrofoam is not recyclable. Recycling facilities in the Bay Area do not accept this material because recycling Styrofoam is not cost effective and it contaminates other recyclables in the facility. Also, not one Bay Area city allows residents to put Styrofoam take-out containers in their curbside recycling bins.

Styrofoam is an unsustainable product that never biodegrades – once it becomes litter, it will persist in the environment and threaten wildlife for hundreds of years. For those of us who participate in the annual Romancing the Creek clean-up or California Coastal Clean-up Day, the visual impact of Styrofoam in our natural areas is obvious and disappointing.

In an effort to join the regional effort to protect the Bay and local waterways from plastics pollution, the Redwood City Council voted unanimously in February to draft a ban on polystyrene foam – known as Styrofoam – take-out containers. Styrofoam is one of the most common types of litter found polluting our creeks and shorelines.

Redwood City Preparing to Eliminate Styrofoam

You can go to our website for more information; http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=37019 or find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Relay-For-Life-of-RedwoodCity/166197703045?v=wall

Fight Back Ceremony - Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer.

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COMING SOON!!

REALTOR, CRS/CDPE 650-454-0112

Mary Ficklin

Over the last few years, as we’ve seen regular increases in water and sewer rates, the City has also been letting you know that such increases will be continuing for the foreseeable future, due to constantly rising costs of repairing, replacing, and maintaining these critical systems. We want to outline for you this ongoing situation, and the need for the current proposal for such increases. This information and a lot more detail are online at www.redwoodcity.org/water. We’re sure you’ll agree that no one wants to turn on their faucet and see it run dry, or experience a sewer line break in their neighborhood. And it’s important to have these systems in a condition to resist damage when the next big earthquake hits. Redwood City is constantly working to ensure these systems are up-to-date, dependable, and safe. Your water and sewer rates pay for these services, and I assure you that those rates are used only for these services. However, there are significant and escalating costs involved with making sure the community’s water and sewer services are readily available and in good working order. When the City’s cost of providing these services goes up, the rates must be raised in order to fund those escalating costs. In light of this, Redwood City is considering a 12% increase in water rates (about $4 per month for a typical household), and a 9% increase for residential sewer rates (about $5 per month; commensurate increases are proposed for commercial sewer accounts, based on water usage and business type). The Council will consider this proposal at a public hearing on Monday, May 7, 2012, at 7 pm at City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road. Information on how to protest this rate proposal is online at: www.redwoodcity.org/water. You can be assured that the City staff and Council fully under-

Proposed Increases for Water and Sewer Rates

Cell (650) 454-0112 Direct 650 645-1745 http://www.maryficklin.com

[email protected]

For the water system, projects include: * $80 million over the next 20 years for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of Redwood City’s drinking water system * $10 million annually over the next 30 years for Redwood City’s share of the seismic upgrade of the Hetch Hetchy water system, our community’s sole-source of drinking water (in the form of regular and significant increases in the wholesale cost of water)  A little more on the water rates: this year, the wholesale cost of water from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC, owners of the Hetch Hetchy water system) will be raised by 10%. These wholesale rates have been raised annually, and often quite significantly (38% last year, for example). The City tries to “smooth out” those sharp, unpredictable increases by approving more steady, moderate increases each year – most ofte Continued on page 13

stand that these difficult economic times are a struggle for many people, and they share residents’ anxiety about escalating monthly bills. You may be interested to know that even with these proposed increases, Redwood City’s rates will still be at or below the average for Peninsula communities, and the community will be assured of the most dependable water and sewer services possible. There are a number of major regional and local projects to upgrade and protect water and sewer systems, which are driving these proposed rate increases. For the sewer system, those projects include: * $200 million over the next ten years for Redwood City’s share of the replacement of outdated facilities at the regional sewage treatment plant * $100 million over the next ten years for the repair/replacement of the City’s aging sewer infrastructure

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The ALLIANCE is dedicated to addressing the challenges involved in getting to and from work in San Mateo County. The goal is to help people find ways to get to work that are faster, cheaper, and/or easier through commuter information, employer programs, and city transportation demand management partnerships.

As Councilmembers, we are appointed to serve on city, countywide and regional committees. These appointments are made by the Mayor, and address a wide-variety of issues, including water, human services, infrastructure, transportation, emergency services and others. Mayor Aguirre and immediate past Mayor Ira have given me the opportunity to serve on a number of regional transit agencies, including the Peninsula Congestion Traffic Relief Alliance.

Alliance Addresses Challenges Getting To & From Work
The Alliance operates two shuttles in Redwood City: the MidPoint Express that operate from the CalTrain station through the Midpoint Technology Center, and the Climate Best Express. Other programs include the Emergency Ride Home program, carpool, and schoolpool programs.

The Alliance is San Mateo County’s Transportation Demand Management Agency whose mission is to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles traveling in, to and through San Mateo County, reducing vehicle emissions resulting in improved air quality. The Alliance is funded by the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

One of the most important transit connections that the Alliance provides is the “last mile.” For the past 18 months, CalTrain ridership has increased. Through its partnership with other public agencies and employers provides that “last connection” between CalTrain and the office.

One of the many transit programs that the Alliance offers is Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County. In the spirit of Earth Day and National Bike to Work Month, the Alliance is asking commuters (18 years of age or older) to take a pledge to take public transit or bike to work a minimum of eight times between April 1, 2012 and June 1, 2012. If you achieve this modest goal, and take a survey, you will receive a $40 gift certificate to a local bike shop or a $40 transit incentive to use BART, SamTrans or CalTrain. In addition, when you complete the survey, you will be entered to win great prizes, including a folding bicycle and $250 in transit incentives.

You can complete the pledge form on-line at www.commute.org starting April 1, 2012. If you have any questions, you can call the Alliance at 650-588-8170, or at [email protected]. Submitted by Vice Mayor, Jeff Gee

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Thank you for making Redwood Shores appear on the state map. You have made us proud!! We are sure you will motivate other kids from Redwood Shores to participate in the coming years. For more information on Destination ImagiNation, please visit http://www.idodi.org/

The Brainiacs along with the team managers got together over weekends and weeknights consistently over the past quarter in preparation for the Silicon Valley Regional tournament, which occurred on March 2. The Brainiacs represented our little town of Redwood Shores in the Silicon Valley regional tournament. It was a very exciting, creative, and a problem-solving atmosphere. The excitement in the air was contagious. Our Brainiacs did a fantastic job, and were one of the 40 teams, out of nearly 100 teams that qualified for the state finals. They will be traveling to Fresno, CA as a team to participate in the state finals on March 31. No pressure, Brainiacs, but we will be rooting for you!

He got together six fertile and expressive minds from both elementary schools in Redwood Shores (Sandpiper and Redwood Shores Elementary) and registered a team to enter a nationally acclaimed tournament called Destination ImagiNation. Yes, someone famous did say that the strongest nation on earth is your imagi-nation. And six wonderfully creative fourth graders took that to heart – Emna S (Redwood Shores Elementary), Saanika J, Amruta T, Ayan D, Varun H, and Vernon L (the latter five from Sandpiper Elementary). The first task that the team did was to pick a team name and they chose quite well! They call themselves the “Brainiacs”, which they most definitely are.

“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” This applies to no one better than kids, who have the imagination that flies higher than the sky. Rakesh Hegde, a Sandpiper parent and an active SchoolForce member, knew that he could harness this potential, and he set out on a mission with five other families.

Redwood Shores Fourth Graders Make It To The State Finals Of Destination ImagiNation By Vidya Joshi

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The purpose of the Recognition Program is to encourage the efforts of community members in beautifying and improving their homes, buildings, and properties, and to publicly acknowledge and recognize their pride in being part of the Redwood City community. The Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program helps to promote and enhance a positive community image both within Redwood City, and beyond its borders. The awards show our neighbors and visitors that Redwood City recognizes the importance and value of keeping our City beautiful. 

Individuals, homeowners associations, apartment complexes, businesses, non-profits, and others are invited to participate by nominating their own or others’ projects in a variety of categories, including: best architectural design; best remodel; best historical restoration; most beautiful garden or landscape; best compatible building and garden or landscape; and more.

Redwood City, CA - For the 24th consecutive year, Redwood City residents, non-profit organizations, and businesses are showing their civic pride by submitting nominations for the Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program. Applications are available online, or by visiting City Hall (1017 Middlefield Road), or by calling 780-7300. The deadline for entries is May 25th, 2012, and screening/review of all nominations will be completed by mid-August. Recognition Awards will be presented at a City Council meeting in September.

24th Annual Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program Honors Community Building Efforts in Making Redwood City More Attractive

INQUIRIES? CALL PETER (650) 759-2628 or (650) 654-1212

(650) 595-9292

The Mayor’s Beautification Recognition Program is an easy and fun way to foster civic pride in the Redwood City community, beautify the entire City, and, of course, honor people and organizations for their work to make Redwood City a better, more attractive place to live and work.

The Program is sponsored by the City’s Pride and Beautification Committee, and encourages attractive structural and landscaping improvements in our community. Single-or multi-family residences, apartment complexes, home owners associations, and non-profit or commercial properties are eligible. A panel of volunteer judges will review all entries, including a site visit to the nominated properties. “Before” and “After” photos of all nominated projects are required.

Miss Redwood City/ Miss San Mateo County Scholarship Pageant was held on Saturday, March 10. Stell Bahrami was crowned Miss Redwood City 2012.

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lower than SFPUC’s annual increase, sometime a little higher, like this year – to avoid the drastic “see-saw” range of increases imposed by that agency. This smoothing-out is done with a rate stabilization fund, reserves which come from the rates you pay, allowing the City to keep pace, over time, with the actual costs of providing a high quality, dependable water supply to the community. As a result, we’ve implemented average annual increases of about 8-10% over the last few years, instead of much higher increases matching those of the SFPUC, on a more periodic basis. Please do go to www.redwoodcity.org/water for a lot more details on what these increases mean for a typical household or for a business, and try to attend the informational meetings. RWC will continue to see additional rate increases proposed for water and sewer services, in order to meet the increasing costs of providing these services. This is a challenge for you, & for the City, but it’s unavoidable and urgently needed in order to ensure our community has quality water and sewer systems.

Water Rates - continued from page 9

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We administer nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” to our patients for its calming effect. Although it does a great job of decreasing a patient’s perception of discomfort, we’ll still use a local anesthetic to numb the area we’re treating. We won’t use nitrous oxide if you’re pregnant, have an inner ear infection, or suffer from asthma.

ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D. Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry 278 Redwood Shores Parkway (Next to the Nob Hill Market) Redwood Shores

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NITROUS OXIDE

• Language in Action will start at Redwood Shores Library with French, German, and Italian. We would add Chinese, Hindi, Tagalog, and Russian if there is demand. Contact [email protected]. “Talk” to you next month. Stay tuned to this page every month for details on valuable learning opportunities for 94650 kids.

• Sports in Action, tennis for K-1- K-8, takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Preserve Park courts (Wed at 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; Mon at 3, 4 pm; Fri at 3, 4 pm). The two coaches are certified by the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), each played competitively in high school and college. Twelve children can be accommodated each hour. To mark our first anniversary (03/30/11) we are doubling capacity by adding 4-5 pm on Wednesdays and 3-4 and 4-5 pm on Mondays and Fridays. We are excited that the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) has certified our courts for USTA sanctioned matches. USTA is also sponsoring CLUB USA / USTA Ten and Under Play Day. On June 2nd CLUB USA and USTA will co-host a tennis event for children 10 years and under. No experience is necessary. USTA will donate free tennis rackets to the first ten children who register online. Every registered child will receive a free one year membership in the USTA. CLUB USA will provide two hours of free coaching and its professional photographer will take photos from 1:45 to 3:15 pm. Contact [email protected].

• Science in Action for K-1 to K-8 takes place on Saturdays in Sandpiper Science Room (#11) for twelve Saturdays from March 17 to June 16, 2012. The first one was such a success, it exceeded capacity with more than 31 kids in the K-1 grade level. We expect all grade levels to oversubscribe. A donation of $20.00 per hour per child is suggested. A few families in economic distress are participating with financial assistance. We plan to add Sundays at Redwood Shores Library in the future, as well as continuing these STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning opportunities year round, especially when there is no school. Contact [email protected].

CLUB ACTION in Redwood Shores

Let us know if you’d like to try nitrous oxide to feel more relaxed during your next dental appointment.
By Carol Ford

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

WHAT TO EXPECT – You breathe nitrous oxide through a small mask that covers your nose, Withing just a few minutes, you will notice it’s effects. Most people experience a sense of relaxation, happiness, slight numbness, and a disconnection from what’s happening around them.

• Music in Action will start with concert pianist Alex Davis performing and teaching pre school kids on Yamaha keyboard (not the grand piano) at Redwood Shores Library (Wed between 11 and 2 pm). Contact [email protected].

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A concussion is a brain injury. This medical term is used when you’ve hit your head hard enough to cause neurologic symptoms. Usually these symptoms include headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, and nausea or vomiting. Other common symptoms may include sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, memory problems or mood changes.

It may be tempting to hop on a bike or ski the slopes without a helmet, or play certain sports like soccer or football, but before you make that decision you should understand what’s at risk. You’re putting yourself at higher risk of getting a concussion.

Prevent Concussions, Protect Your Brain By Sarah Cheyette, M.D.

We used to think that a concussion wasn’t significant unless you hit your head hard enough to pass out. Now we know that significant concussions often do occur without loss of consciousness. How you get the injury isn’t as important as the resulting symptoms. Some people can get hit hard, and have few to no symptoms. Others get concussions from a minor force of impact but have a number of symptoms. Everybody is different. If you have symptoms, the amount of force isn’t so important — the bottom line is that you have a concussion.

Each time you have a concussion, some damage is likely done to your brain. Usually we can’t see the damage even with our best tests, such as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. However, microscopic areas of damage may be occurring. We know that with repeated concussions, symptoms tend to get worse, last longer and occur with less of a trigger.

So, it’s best to avoid getting concussions in the first place. One of the best ways to do this is to wear a helmet during high-risk sports and activities. I see more girl soccer players for concussions than all other sports combined. Football is also high risk, as is boy’s soccer. Always wear a helmet while biking, skiing or any other activity during which you could fall and hit your head. The brain you save may be your own.

We have no ways to heal the brain. We can treat some concussion symptoms, such as treating headache pain with medication, but we can’t fix the underlying brain damage. Either your brain heals itself well or it doesn’t. We do recommend mental rest (for example, avoiding stress and taking time off work or school) as well as physical rest.

A process called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), or a variant called dementia pugilistica (DP), can also be triggered by concussions and then take its own course. This means it will continue even if there are no more concussions. These are neurodegenerative conditions that result in dementia, depression or Parkinson’s syndrome. One example of a person who has endured the severe health damages from concussions is Muhammed Ali, a world-renowned American boxer.

We don’t know how many concussions it’s “OK” to have. It probably depends partly on the age at which they occur, and how far apart they’re spaced. Studies of people who have had many concussions, such as professional football players, suggest that having three concussions or more is associated with a worse outcome: lower intelligence quotient (IQ), increased depression, headaches and generally worse functioning levels.

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Over the past 40 years, I’ve helped hundreds of businesses and practices do exactly that. • Conducted public collection seminars in 200 cities in all 50 states • A member of the Institute of Management Consultants. • Spoken at the Commonwealth Club and many other venues. • References are available at www.sklarcashflow.com Call (650)654-9038 for a FREE phone consultation Leonard Sklar, Principal Author, “The Check Is NOT In The Mail” Redwood Shores Resident

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If you agree to several payments, get the initial check plus a post dated check or checks – enough to pay the entire amount due. Call the debtor the day before you deposit each check to be sure the money is in the bank. You CANNOT deposit the check prior to the date shown on the check. Here’s why this is such a powerful technique. If you and the debtor agree to multiple payments, you don’t want to do the multiple billing that would require and then hope the payments will come in. Experience has shown that that is a false hope. And, if the debtor refuses the request for post dated checks, that’s a good sign that you will have collection problems. And, the sooner you know about your problem, the quicker you can (and should) take corrective action.

The way to “sell” the debtor on the benefit – to them – of post dates is to tell them that this way they won’t have to be bothered with multiple payments; the burden is on you to first make sure the money is in the bank before you deposit it. When asking for money, there are several ways to ask that sound less harsh than “pay”. You can ask your debtor to “clear”, “handle”, or “take care of” the account. Allow payment by credit card. The small fee you pay is peanuts compared to waiting for, or not receiving, payment. If you’re set up for PayPal, that’s another good option.

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If there’s any hesitation in your debtor’s commitment to payment in full, offer a discount for PIF – Payment In Full – Today. How big a discount? Even 10% can produce less of a loss than getting (or not getting) paid months later. Don’t forget that the odds of getting paid decline rapidly as the months go by. 10% feel too high? Start with 5% and negotiate up to 10%, if you have to. Charge a monthly interest or a flat rebilling charge for late payment. And, if they pay the principal amount but not the interest or rebilling fee, DO NOT make an issue of going back to get those fees; they got your bill paid, and that was the purpose of those “encouragements”.

environment, any consumer or company that owes money has a strong incentive to hold on to cash as long as possible. Creditors that get paid more quickly are usually the ones whose product or service is most essential to the debtor and are most skilled at creating a sense of urgency – with positive incentives for paying or negative ones for stalling.

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Living in the Bay Area, we all understand that a disaster could strike at any moment. Unfortunately, very few of us are truly prepared for a disaster. Residents of Redwood Shores are particularly vulnerable, due to the limited access in and out of our community. Community leaders have taken steps to support our health and safety at the time of a disaster. One example is the Disaster Signal Card cards that were distributed to all Shores residents last year – thank you Redwood Shore Community Association!

Disaster Preparedness: What Older Adults Need to Know and Do!

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To be best prepared for a disaster, older adults need to take some additional steps because they may have special needs. It is recommended to have an extra one to two week supply of your prescription medications (discuss this with your physician). Keep extra copies of important papers both at home and in a safe deposit box. Have a backup or second pair of needed equipment—canes, walkers, eye glasses, etc. Create a support network among neighbors and keep a list of emergency contacts near all phones. Have a neighbor, friend or family member help you create a “Grab N Go” kit that includes your emergency supplies.

About the authors: Sandra Frojelin, MSN, RN is a School of Nursing Faculty at San Francisco State University and is an Emergency Department Staff Nurse at Sequoia Hospital. Lynda Mackin, PhD, GNP-BC is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner at Sequoia Medical Group.
The Saturday Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market has been operating in RWC for over three decades, from 8:00 am until noon on Saturdays. It opened this month and will run through November. It is located at the parking lot at 850 Winslow. Parking is at 850 Middlefield Road For more information, contact: Redwood City Kiwanis Phone: (650) 592-4103 Email: [email protected]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has published a disaster preparedness guide specifically for older adults titled: Preparing Makes Sense for Older American.

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Get Ready Now. This guide can be accessed at http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/ olderamericans_quadfold.pdf. Additional information about disaster preparedness can be found at ready.gov or by calling: 1-800-BE-READY. You are invited to pick up a hard copy of the guide by visiting the office of Sequoia Medical Group located at 1301 Shoreway Road, Belmont.

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1. Lighten Up Of course we need food for fuel, yet digestion takes energy. Try smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day – keep your proteins lean and your fats light and healthy. Try a day or two of only smoothies using fruits, vegetables, low-fat yogurt and/or healthy protein powders such as whey, pea or rice – sweeten with liquid stevia. For the more adventurous, explore juice fasting for 3-7 days. 2. Go Green Green food contains chlorophyll, which feeds our blood and gives us energy. Try a day or two of “green smoothies,” which are primarily fruit and leafy greens and taste surprisingly good (Google for ideas). Chlorophyll is also available as a minty liquid and in gelcaps. 3. Clean up relationships Invest in those that are energizing and re-evaluate those that drain. Maybe it’s time to let the latter go. If that’s not realistic, think about how you can limit the drain – clear the air around a conflict, spend less time with those people, or ease the tension with shared group activities. 4. Move it! Moving your body speeds up your metabolism and lifts your mood and energy. If you’re not an exerciser, start small and realistic. Walk around the block a few times. Park the car further from your destination and pick up your pace on the walk. Move a bit faster up

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those stairs. Jog in place for 3-5 minutes or do 20 jumping jacks first thing in the morning – repeat midday and before dinner. Move your body, and I guarantee you’ll want to move it more and more. 5. Boost your diet Start with good hydration (clean water, fresh juice), healthy proteins (organic eggs, poultry, lean meats, fish and/or dairy), good fats (olive oil, fish oil, avocado, raw nuts and seeds) and unprocessed carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, sprouted grains). Then explore safe supplements or superfoods that can add some lift to your life: extra B vitamins, CoQ10, D-ribose, green food powders, berry powders, bee pollen, and/or adaptogenic herbs like rhodiola, ginseng, etc. 6. Get your zzz’s Most of us need 7-9 hours of restful sleep for proper repair and rejuvenation. Last month’s Pilot had a great article on how to get a better night’s sleep by Darcie Ellyne (page 18). Check it out! 7. Balance your hormones If you still can’t find the spring in your step, look into thyroid, adrenal, and/or sex hormone imbalance with your doctor. These problems are epidemic and often undiagnosed or mis-diagnosed. Deficient or unbalanced hormones can make you feel like you’ve fallen and just cannot get up. Spring Forward! Lauren Picciani, MA, Health Educator & Coach

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Next month I will give you the rest of my list of emergency situations requiring a vets’ expert care. Jan Brown is the Owner of Jan’s Pet Sitting and is a PetTech® Pet First Aid/CPR Instructor.

Poisoning: Bring the container of the suspected substance with you to the vets’ office because different types of poisoning require different types of treatment.

Fractures: Can be due to falls, vehicle accidents or just plain exercise

Trauma: Any trauma to the head, chest, or abdomen

Arterial Bleeding: Bright red, spurting blood is present with arterial bleeding.

Seizures / Convulsions: Seizures can be caused by poisoning, head trauma or epilepsy.

However there are certain situations that are always an emergency and require a veterinarian’s care. If any of these signs or symptoms are present, run don’t walk to your vet!

I always advise clients if something does not seem quite right with your dog or cat, to err on the side of caution. Listen to that little voice in your head and if it is telling you to take your animal to the vet, I always tell clients to do so. Better to be safe than sorry.

As any pet owner will tell you they have each had at least one occasion where their dog or cat just didn’t seem quite right. Maybe the animal is exhibiting signs of not feeling well; perhaps the animal is vomiting, or just plain doesn’t seem right. And, every pet owner will ask themselves if this is an emergency or should they take a wait and see approach or take their animal to the vet.

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Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until cake tester inserted into coffee cake comes out clean. Set on wire rack to cool. You should be able to remove cake from tube pan carefully with spatula and perhaps an extra set of hands from a family member to keep the circle intact. Serve with fresh coffee or a large glass of nice cold milk.

some for top of coffee cake. Put rest of batter on top of filling, smooth evenly with a rubber spatula and then remainder of filling on top, slightly pressing nut mixture into batter.

In ascending order of price and quality, there are three levels of red wine: Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva. While all are drink-worthy, I’m focusing on Reservas, those polished, user-friendly, elegant ones that make cool winter nights seem like Cream sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat spring. They’re well balanced, silky, and appealingly aromatic well. Add vanilla and sour cream,-and mix thoroughly. Sift together dry and will work well with roast beef, lamb, or chicken, as well as ingredients, and add slowly to other mixture, incorporating well. numerous other dishes calling for medium-to-full bodied red wines. Additionally, no cellaring is required, because all the Grease and flour 9” tube / angel food cake pan Put 1/2 batter in pan and sprinkle with most of the filling mixture, reserving barrel and bottle aging that’s required is achieved prior to release.
Filling: Mix-together ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts, 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon, and ¼ Cup Baker’s Sugar. Set aside.

MOM’S SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE – 350 Degree Oven 1 Cup Baker’s Sugar 1 Stick Butter 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Cup Sour Cream (do not use Non-Fat or Low Fat) 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 2 Cups Sifted Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Here’s a very easy breakfast coffee cake recipe that can be made before your bike ride, or hike, or spring clean-up activities. It’s also a great addition to an Easter Brunch menu. This was an old favorite of my Mom’s and I had misplaced the recipe several years ago. It took several frantic calls to my Connecticut sisters imploring them to send me the recipe. They all fondly remembered the coffee cake, but had a little trouble digging through all of the Crandall Family recipe archives to unearth it! So thanks to their combined efforts, I am happy to share it with you now, and even happier to have the recipe back in my own collection.

There are many things that you can do in tandem with the Earth Day 2012 initiatives to keep our community of Redwood Shores green and beautiful. You can develop your own Earth Day event by organizing a family / friends hike or bike ride around the Shores, or contact our RWC Parks and Recreation Department and offer to plan a local park clean-up, or contact our elementary schools and offer to build and plant a vegetable garden for them – enlist the aid of the school children to select the vegetables and flowers that they would like to plant, and help them maintain the garden throughout the year. You can use your event as a platform to approach our Redwood City governmental officials to improve the greening of our community. Do your part for Earth Day 2012.

EARTH DAY 2012 – Mobilize the Earth! This month brings the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, 2012. Earth Day 2012’s mission for today’s youth is relatively simple – encourage as many students and young adults as possible to participate in activities that highlight the tremendous importance of both civic and environmental responsibility. You can help reduce your carbon footprint and work with your families, neighbors and community to encourage adoption of renewable energy, sustainable growth, and political awareness, all in an effort to demonstrate our environmental commitment.

(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine) – Lynn Kathleen Adams

From LYNN’s KITCHEN

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WINE APPRECIATION
It’s that time of year. Short, cool days followed by long, even cooler, nights. My body is aching and I’m wondering if that glucosamine will ever kick in. In absence of that, I’ll just have to invoke my reliable, Old World remedy and pour a few extra ounces of one of my favorite reds at dinnertime. And, of course, I have numerous options to consider. There’s the ubiquitous, full-bodied choice of just about everyone: Cabernet Sauvignon. This is trailed by the mellow crowd pleaser Merlot. Then there’s the ever popular, jammy Zinfandel. And close in pursuit are the American Pinot Noirs and Syrahs. All are workable choices. But as I occasionally do, I’m gazing beyond our mainland borders, to the land of gazpacho, paella, and manchego cheese, where overconfident bulls should know better than to charge at sword-brandishing men wrapped in stylish, velvet tights.
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Spain has an appellation (and bottle labeling) system similar to other European countries. That is, the region’s name appears on the label rather than grape varieties from which it is made. However, if I tell you that the main grape in Rioja red wine is Tempranillo, and is frequently blended with Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano, I hope you won’t get xenophobic and not give Rioja an appearance or two on your dinner table.

You guessed it—Spain—the nation where some writers assert wine growing was in full bloom long before the wine-savvy Romans started their imperial march north. When I first started to explore Spanish wines, Rioja was the premier wine region in Spain. In the last several years the powerful and intense wines of Ribera Del Duero and Priorat, and a few others, have challenged that primacy. But I’m still partial to the Bordeaux-like elegance of Riojas. They never seem to fail me, or my dinner guests for that matter.

Lynn has been a RSCA board member since 1994.

Some of the producers that I’ve enjoyed over the years are Muga, Murrieta, Remelluri, Riscal, Montecillo, and Rioja Alta. And at prices from $15 to $20+ per bottle their biggest selling points are their immediate drink ability, and they deliver a level of quality far in excess of their price tag. No bull, could those considerate Spaniards make it any easier for us?

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Run with the fabulous colors that are available this spring, starting with the “color of the season”, tangerine, or one of the other bright hues in yellow, red, or shades of green. Maybe you prefer pastels – dusty pink, mint green or baby blue. Try any of these in jeans, which are a great way to incorporate color into your wardrobe in a fun, non-traditional way. Of course, white is a staple in spring/summer. Wear it head-to-toe, or in a great LWD (little white dress), or the classic white shirt paired with those colored jeans.

Run with floral prints. Choose a solid-colored item that has a few floral accents, go full-on floral with your jacket or blouse, or use florals as accents in your accessories. Will you run with it?

Spring Trend Talk – Run With or Run Away From?

Run with the skirt and dress length that works for you. You’ll be able to find all lengths in the stores – so don’t feel pressured to work with any one style. Isn’t that good news? Just wear what looks best on you. (As a matter of fact, write that down and remember it as your shopping mantra!) Run away from embroidery and/or macramé, particularly if you already wore this trend in the 70’s. Teens and young girls can safely embrace this trend, but for the rest of us, think about enjoying them as accents, maybe on your accessories or shoes. Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores. Get my free tip-sheets and sign up for my blog and monthly newsletter on my website, www.adenadesigns.net.

Every vacation is highlighted by finding a location to relax and explore that suits you to perfection. South Pacific islands have a number of notable offerings, but none as ideal as Hayman, Great Barrier Reef. Hayman is Australia’s most celebrated private island with new Beach Villas, world-class dining, and a pampering spa offering Hayman’s signature Ocean Massage. Activities abound with sea kayaking safari’s, sailing, tennis as well as wildlife and nature exploration – whales, green backed turtles, flying foxes and wallabies are some of the islands local residents. The Great Barrier Reef marine park running over 1,600 miles is a once in a lifetime adventure, seeing the reef both by air and by sea is a must. Another tucked away treasure is Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Set on 6,000 acres of ocean-front land Kauri Cliffs is both a working farm and a luxury lodge of the highest caliber. As you drive through the gates, a private road winds alongside sheep-filled paddocks to a stunning lodge overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It’s a very secluded experience with only 22 awe inspiring suites. Dining is an exquisite affair in the main dining room, on the terrace, or at a barbecue on Pink Beach. Be sure to meander through the Kauri forest and hike the miles of trails. For golfers it is sheer perfection with challenging and quiet fairways overlooking the Cavalli Islands. If no day is perfect, one at Kauri Cliffs is about as close as you can get. To book contact Linda Margolin, Premier Aussie Specialist & New Zealand Specialist: Tel 650-591-9112 [email protected] /www.lindamargointravel.com

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Open House is your chance to view the wonderful work your child has completed this school year. The Multi-use Room in the Community Center will display Art in Action from all classrooms. Please remember Open House is not the time for teacher conferences. Our fifth grade students will have their annual bake sale to raise funds for their end-of-year activities. If you are new to the Redwood Shores community, this is your chance to check out the exceptional educational program at Sandpiper School. We hope that you will join us for an evening to celebrate our students’ achievement this year. When: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Place: Your child’s classroom

News from Sandpiper School

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Come read to a specially trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.

Dogs love to hear stories!

Music, Games and Stories in English and Spanish
Saturday April 14 • 11:00am Join Valéria for music and stories. For ages 1-4. Dad & Me @ the Library with San Jose Taiko Drums Saturday April 21 • 11:00am Hear the BOOM of the Japanese drums!

Mondays • 11:00am - Preschool Ages 3-5 Tuesdays • 7:00pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays • 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5 Thursdays • 11:30am - Tiny Tales for Ages 0-18 Months Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 3:00pm- 6:00pm, Wednesdays 1:00pm-6:00pm Teen Gaming and Activities: Mondays 5:00pm

Saturday April 28 • 1:30pm Come and hear stories and see animals from our own bay with the Marine Science Institute.

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• The Friends operates a resale book store inside the Downtown Library to generate funds to support library programs and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more information about the Friends, and to identify your volunteer interests. At a recent 2012 US Open Music Competition, the students won • For volunteer opportunities at the Redwood Shores Branch awards for Solo Piano performance. The competition attracts Library, please call 650.780.5740. enthusiastic participants from out of state and internationally, from as far as China.  In addition Leslie Jin, a past multiple First Prize Winner of the CMTANC competition, also won 2nd Place Hotel Sofitel Hosting Live, in the prestigious Bay-area Menuhin-Dowling Competition this year. Wednesday Night Jazz Performances Blowing away the silence of mid-week Peninsula entertainment These Young Pianists were part of a student group who were options, the Hotel Sofitel is now the only place for Jazz on Wednesdays. presented by Sujeeva Hapugalle in her Studio project ‘Musical It hosts a quartet of world-class performers led by saxophonist Michael Bridges’ that raised $11,000 for the Music Program of RWS O’Neill. Shows, featuring keyboard, bass, sax and vocalist, are no Elementary School by performing select public concerts also cover in the hotel’s large, luxurious lounge, 6-10pm. supported by their families, local patrons and business partners! Upcoming Wednesday evening gigs feature the following singers:

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PHOTO CREDITS: Clockwise – Winners – Stephanie Cao, * April 25, Kenny Washington, among today’s top jazz male vocalists Julia Qiao, Ryan Gannon, Vienna Huang, Eric Liu, Lexie Liu, For more information go to Michael O’Neill’s site: Iris Wu, Leslie Jin, Daniel Wu, and Lilian Cao. http://www.mosax.com/gigs.htm Plan on a fun Wednesday evening only minutes from home!

* April 4, Branice McKenzie, 10 years with Harry Belafonte Sujeeva and her Piano Studio looks forward to a continuing quest to support and enrich the musical environment and * April 11, Grammy award-winning singer Tony Lindsay community of Redwood Shores by future performances! * April 18, The lovely and incredibly versatile Jackie Ryan

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