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Money for rail contract changes questioned

Caltrain earmarks millions for transition between operating contracts Amtrak
expected to be
is

By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
While Caltrain negotiates to close
its $3.5 million deficit, one of the
directors who oversees the train
service asked Thursday why $3.2
million needs to be set aside to
cover transitional costs as it moves
from one rail operating contract to
the next, especially when Amtrak is
likely to continue to run the trains as
it has for the past 10 years.
The annual Amtrak contract is
roughly $60 million of Caltrain’s
$102.8 million yearly budget but it
expired earlier this year. Amtrak’s
bid for running the trains in the
future, however, is a joint one with
another agency and Caltrain has
earmarked $3.2 million to cover the less than $3.2 million?” Kniss approved by this
transitional costs between the two asked. “We are struggling with a January.
contracts. million here and a million there. We In recent
Liz Kniss, Peninsula Corridor may have to make cuts in the mean- m o n t h s ,
Joint Powers Board director, how- time.” Caltrain has
ever, questioned staff on why so Kniss is a Santa Clara County been able to
much money is needed to cover supervisor and was appointed to the close a nearly
transitional costs at a JPB meeting board by the Valley Transportation Liz Kniss $30 million
in San Carlos yesterday. Agency.
“Can these costs be significantly A new operating contract with See TRAIN, Page 6

BACK IN THE RING

Pay day
loan ban
proposed
City official claims businesses
create financial traps for poor
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Pay day lenders are sucking millions of

dollars in fees from middle and lower class
residents and have no place in Daly City,
according to the city councilman who
wants to ban them within city limits.
Councilman David Canepa also wants to
create a partnership with credit unions as a David Canepa
more financially sound alternative for resi-
dents who have been turning to pay day lenders as a way to
make ends meet.
NATHAN MOLLAT / DAILY JOURNAL The legislation proposed by Canepa on Saturday would per-
Miriam Nakamoto, right, with shark teeth mouth guard, spars with professional boxer Melissa McMorrow at B Street
Boxing.Nakamoto, a world champion and undefeated Muay Thai fighter, is climbing back into the boxing ring for the first See LOAN, Page 20
time in five years.She will face Australia’s Diana Prajak May 19 in Burbank.SEE STORY PAGE 11.

School programs recognized for innovation
By Heather Murtagh
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Judy Ross saw a lot of bullying and
teasing during her four years as an assis-
tant principal at Bowditch Middle
School in Foster City.
She wanted to make a change and
implement a program that taught stu-
dents how to improve their behavior.
Ross scouted programs, went to train-
ings and, over the past two to three
years, tweaked a collaborative program
so the whole community could deal
with the problem.
Known as BUCCS, Bowditch Unites
Children and Community for Safety, the
program works collaboratively with stu-
dents in a two-pronged approach han-
dled by the action and solutions teams.
The action team identifies the issues
while the solution team deals with the
individual cases of bullying. Teachers
facilitate groups of students on both
sides to work together and generate con-
structive criticism. Parents are involved
along the way. And each student has a
say in the process. Thus far, Ross, who
is now principal, has seen a 99 percent
success rate. The one situation that did-
n’t work out offered feedback for Ross
so she can improve.
BUCCS is one of the 19 programs
recognized this year by the San Mateo
County School Board Association 2011
J. Russell Kent Awards. Given to out-
standing and innovative educational
See KENT, Page 20
Committee: Garden,
greenhouse demo OK
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT
The slated demolition of a small native garden and the build-
ing next to it to make room for a parking lot that concerned a
number of students is in accordance with what was told to vot-
ers, the bond oversight committee voted Thursday.
The building, known as Building 20 on the College of San
Mateo campus, is home to programs like horticulture and
floristry. Next door is a small garden with a variety of plants
and three greenhouses. All could be demolished as part of a
larger bond-funded construction plan to allow for more park-
See DEMO, Page 20
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Factor,” a person familiar with the nego- Cole and Grammy- walk the red carpet Saturday outside
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Whatever the holdup, it had nothing to
do with any prior commitment between
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Now arrange the circled letters
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suggested by the above cartoon. was recently released by the network
from any further obligations, a person at
Answer here:
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Saturday’s
Answer: The horse took the lead in the Kentucky had not authorized public discussion of
Derby, but — NOT “FURLONG” the issue.
“Live to Dance” was a talent competi-
tion series starring Abdul that premiered
on CBS in January. It was a ratings flop.
Abdul will be on hand for Sunday’s
taping in Los Angeles of the first judging
session for “The X Factor.” This will
reunite her with fellow judge Cowell, her
former sparring partner on the
Paula Abdul “The X Factor,”
based on Cowell’s hit
British show, will debut this fall on Fox.
The 48-year-old Abdul is a dancer,
choreographer and recording artist. She
reigned on “Idol” as the nice if some-
times dizzy-seeming judge who often
clashed colorfully with Cowell in his
role as resident bullyboy. She left “Idol”
in 2009, after eight seasons.
Late Saturday, Fox confirmed that co-
hosts of “The X Factor” will be Steve
Jones and Nicole Scherzinger. Jones is a
popular TV host in Britain. Scherzinger
is a former member of the girl group the
Pussycat Dolls who has appeared on the
British version of “The X Factor.”
“The X Factor” is open to solo singers
and vocal groups age 12 and up. The win-
ner will get a $5 million record contract.
Celebrities make the red
carpet at Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For singer and
actor Nick Lachey, the Kentucky Derby
proved to be an opportunity to root on
12-1 shot Shackleford. For other celebri-
Tennessee, who played District Attorney
Arthur Branch on Law & Order, Mary
Wilson of The Supremes, supermodel
Marisa Miller, actors Bill Paxton, Chris
Meloni of Law & Order:SVU, and Ken
Davitian, known as the producer,
Azamat Bagatov, in the 2006 comedy
“Borat,” also turned up, posing for pho-
tographers before heading in a couple of
hours before the Run for the Roses.
Davitian laughed about his chance at
betting on a big winner.
“I’m here for charity,” Davitian said.
“I’m ready to lose.”
Omar Miller, who plays Walter
Simmons on CSI: Miami, took the
opportunity to raise money for breast
cancer awareness.
“We raised a bunch of money for
breast cancer awareness last night,
because this is crazy,” Miller said
Saturday afternoon.
Reality television stars Kate Gosselin,
who starred in a show with her eight chil-
dren and made an appearance on the
show Dancing with the Stars, and Vicki
Gunvalson from The Real Housewives of
Orange County were also in attendance.
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Police reports
One tough job
A nurse was attacked by an elderly
patient at his retirement home on the 200
block of Chadbourne Avenue in Millbrae
before 7:58 p.m. Friday, April 29.
Millbrae
Vandalism. Windows in two vehicles were
smashed and a backpack was stolen from the
1000 block of Murchison Drive before 11:29
a.m. Saturday, April 30.
Vandalism. The window of a vehicle was
broken on the 1000 block of Murchison Drive
before 7:54 a.m. Saturday, April 30.
Burglary. Miscellaneous items were taken
from a house on the 100 block of Mateo
Avenue before 1:36 a.m. Saturday, April 30.
Vehicle burglary. A vehicle was broken into
and the ignition damaged on the 500 block of
Capuchino Drive before 8:31 a.m. Saturday,
April 23.
Burlingame
Theft. A bicycle seat was stolen on the 400
block of Primrose Road before 4:37 p.m.
Saturday, April 30.
Burglary. A GPS was stolen from inside a
vehicle on the 1200 block of Drake Avenue
before 7:39 p.m. Saturday, April 30.
Burglary. A safe was stolen from a commer-
cial building on the 800 block of Mitten Road
before 6:02 a.m. Friday, April 29.
Burglary. A GPS and iPad were stolen from
a vehicle on the 900 block of Oak Grove
Avenue before 7:49 a.m. Friday, April 29.
Theft. A red tool box was stolen from an
open garage on the First block of Lorton
Avenue before 10:35 a.m. Friday, April 29.
Burglary. A backpack was stolen from inside
a vehicle on the 700 block of Rollins Road
before 11:44 a.m. Friday, April 29.
Theft. A transponder was stolen from the
roof of a vehicle on the 1200 block of
Bayshore Highway before 11:47 a.m. Friday,
April 29.
LOCAL Monday • May 9, 2011 3
Can’t forget the ‘Stick’
I
n the 1950s, Horace Stoneham,
owner/president of the New York Giants
baseball club, along with the National
Exhibition Company, made a decision to
move the Giants baseball club to California.
The West Coast was exploding with popu-
lation and prosperity since World War II and
this opened up the Los Angeles and San
Francisco market for a national team. In 1954,
San Francisco passed a $5 million bond to
build a multi-sport stadium. The site chosen
was south of World War II shipbuilding cen-
ter, Hunters Point. A large hill-park was locat-
ed to the east of the new construction going
on for Highway 101. KYA had a radio tower
on the west end of the park that was land PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
donated by Charles Crocker to the city in A great afternoon for a game at the Stick.
1916. During World War II, barracks were The stadium bond of $5 million had to expand Giants owner visited the site before decision
built for housing victory workers but the rest to $15 million before completion (exclusive time in the 1950s, it is said that he was taken
of the land was unused. On the east side of the of roads and utilities). to the site after breakfast on a gorgeous blue
park was a mound of rock named Candlestick A final settlement of a 35-year lease sky day. He was astonished and chose the site
Point. This was to be quarried for rock to fill between the Giants and San Francisco was in at once. Later, when construction began, an
in the Bay at the base of the hill and the Point. July 1958. The city got 5 percent of gross afternoon visit proved to be windy and foggy
Before completion of the “Stick” and parking from the parking (or $125,000) and the televi- beyond description. One of the workers
lot, Jamestown and Gilman avenues and the sion receipts went to the Giants. informed the owner that in the morning there
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and Construction began in September 1958. was no fog or wind, but that changes in the
park, over six million cubic yards would be The grade beams for the precast seat supports afternoon. Reality. The stadium design was
moved to form a 77-acre site for the recre- (24-foot slabs) were set on April 30, 1959. immediately changed to take into account the
ation center. The land was a sweet deal. The highway exit from the south was started wind and fog factor. It was never conquered.
Thirty-one acres were from the city and five and named Harney Way. The architect, John Trouble immediately beset the construc-
acres were purchased from other owners (at Bolles, was to build the first all reinforced tion. Jamestown Avenue began sinking on the
$6,540 per acre) plus 41 acres from contrac- concrete stadiums built in the United States. landfill and that cost $500,000 to contain. The
tor Charles Harney who had purchased the 41 He had precast “V” columns what was to parking lot would not settle down. It was
from the city earlier for $2,100 per acre. His support the upper tier with “boomerang”
price was $63,583 per acre (total $2,613,000). shaped units to support the roof. When the See STICK, Page 6
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Inspired to help the earth through song

By Heather Murtagh
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
When Aitan Grossman began to brainstorm
a community project before his bar mitzvah,
he had no idea it would result in a song that’s
been translated to many languages.
The Palo Alto 14-year-old who attends
school at the Nueva School in Hillsborough
had been given Al Gore’s book “An
Inconvenient Truth.” The book was influential
when he started working on this project at age
12.
“I was really inspired and pretty disturbed
with what I learned; but at 12, I became
inspired to help the earth,” Grossman said.
He decided to use his passion of music as a
tool to make people aware of his concern, the
future of the earth. Years of playing piano
allowed Grossman the skills to write a song
about the earth called “100 Generations.”
Lyrics were difficult, but the melody and
instrumental portions came easily. Grossman
put together a website, kidEarth, with the hope
of not only spreading his song but encouraging
others to record their own versions which
would all be used to raise awareness.
“I was extremely surprised how quickly ...
and eager people were to take it up. I didn’t
know people would like the idea so much. It’s
almost got a life of its own,” he said.
His work recently resulted in national recog-
A weekly look at the people
who shape our community
nition. Grossman was one of three students
nationally chosen as winners of the Igniting
Creative Energy Challenge, sponsored and
funded through an educational grant by
Johnson Controls, which provides products,
services and solutions that increase energy
efficiency in buildings. The award comes with
an all-expense paid trip to the 2011 United
States Energy Efficiency Forum in
Washington, D.C. this summer, at which
Grossman can share his idea with like-minded
people. He will also receive a Flip camera and
solar-powered backpack.
“We’re happy to give this prize,” said
Johnson Controls sales representative Mike
Kozlowski. “His project is the perfect example
of really going outside the lines to find a great
way to raise the awareness.”
Raising awareness is Grossman’s ultimate
Aitan Grossman,an 8th-grader at The Nueva
School in Hillsborough was named the na-
tional middle school winner of the Igniting
Creative Energy (ICE) challenge.
goal. Reaching partnerships on other conti-
nents has been all about connections. A film of
children singing his song in Botswana, Africa,
for example, was filmed during a family vaca-
tion. Grossman also sent out emails and made
connections through his parents’ friends.
Teachers have also helped by reaching out
when on trips.
“I sent out emails all over the world. It
spread quickly,” he said.
Unfortunately, the free download option
means people aren’t opting to download the
song via iTunes which would generate revenue
to support green efforts. That hasn’t discour-
aged Grossman who keeps the free versions
available for those who want to record their
own version — an act Grossman hopes people
of all age decide to do.
“My real hope is for as many people as pos-
sible to become concerned about the environ-
ment,” he said.
Clearly the environment is important to
Grossman, who traveled to Nashville within
the last year as one of 30 youth worldwide
who participated in an Inconvenient Youth, a
place where teens can share their actions and
share ideas to solve the climate crisis. He’s
spoken to groups from elementary school stu-
dents to government agencies on his efforts
and the environment.
“Obviously, we’re extremely proud,” said
his mother, Lauren Janov, who particularly
liked his efforts to find a voice that would
reach other children.
Janov noted how her son also designed the
kidEarth logo and worked hard to brand his
idea.
Grossman’s focus on youth was intentional.
Not only are they his peers, but Grossman
noted kids have more time to think about
things, make changes in their habits and
encourage their parents to follow in those
changes.
To learn more about kidEarth visit
www.kidearth.us.

Former trustee rejoins Hillsborough school board

By Heather Murtagh
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Former Hillsborough City School
District trustee Julie Borden was
appointed Thursday to fill the vacan-
cy left by the departure of Mary
Huser from the board.
Huser announced her intention to
step down in March. Eight people
applied to fill the opening through
November, when Huser’s term was
set to expire — Don Geddis,
Borden, Larry Foster, Margi Power,
Michael Rolnick, Pearl Wu, Ron
Duncanson and Steven Gans.
“With such an accomplished and
committed group of applicants, the
board had a tough decision to make.
After hearing from the applicants,
reading their applications, deliberat-
ing and listening to public comment,
they chose Julie Borden to serve out
the rest of the vacant term,” said
Superintendent Anthony Ranii.
Borden applied as an offer to help.
“I know what they’re going
through. It’s hard to get up to speed
and then possibly run a campaign. ...
It’s really challenging,” Borden said,
adding she does not plan to run in Communication Advisory
November. Committee and as former
Borden, 51, served on the board Hillsborough School Foundation
from 2005 to 2009 but opted not to president. Currently she is co-presi-
run for re-election at the time. The dent of the San Mateo High School
former software engineer and moth- Foundation.
er of three previously served on the Ranii said Borden will “put all of
Recreation Commission, her efforts into being an effective
Hillsborough’s Task Force for a trustee for the remainder of the
Sustainable Hillsborough, Citizens term.”
6 Monday • May 9, 2011
TRAIN
Continued from page 1
deficit so far for next year’s budget
but still needs to find $3.5 million to
keep the full 86-train schedule intact.
The money will likely come through
a fund swap that will need
Metropolitan Transportation
Commission approval.
Caltrain lacks a dedicated funding
source and gets most of its support
from riders at the fare box. Much of
the remaining revenue needed to sur-
vive comes from voluntary contribu-
tions from the San Mateo County
Transit District (SamTrans), Santa
Clara County’s VTA and the San
Francisco Municipal Transportation
Agency.
Kniss also questioned Caltrain’s
STICK
Continued from page 3
completely on landfill for the origi-
nal Candlestick Point where the sta-
dium was being constructed.
On April 15, 1958, the Giants
began to play in San Francisco at
Seals Stadium. The 22,900-seat
stadium was rocking that night
when they played the Los Angles
Dodgers who had moved to
California four months before the
Giants left New York.
The main structure, however, was
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administrative costs and whether sav-
ings could be found there.
The agency, however, has one of
the lowest administrative costs of any
train service in the country, said
Caltrain Chief Executive Officer
Mike Scanlon.
“Actually, we are the lowest,”
Scanlon said.
Kniss was looking closely at the
budget to try to bridge the $3.5 mil-
lion deficit without having to rely on
a fund swap and MTC approval.
In the meantime, Caltrain is also
short on its $64.6 million capital budg-
et for next year. Most of the capital
budget is supported by federal, state
and regional grants but also relies on
contributions from the three counties.
The JPB has requested $12.7 mil-
lion from the member agencies for
capital needs in fiscal year 2011-12.
“Not every partner can make the $4
nearing completion by Aug. 31,
1959 and the “Stick” was opened on
April 12, 1960 with seating for
42,500. The Giants played the St.
Louis Cardinals.
In 1946, the 49ers football team
(which was in the All-American
League) began playing their games
at Kezar. In 1949, the National
Football League merged and the
Niners would go “big time” in the
60,000-seat Kezar stadium. The
Oakland Raiders played five
games at Kezar in 1960, a year at
Candlestick and then moved into
their multi-sport stadium in 1961.
The 49ers had not been consulted
when the Stick was built although
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million contribution,” said April
Chan, Caltrain’s capital program
manager.
SamTrans has the $4 million set
aside to contribute to Caltrain’s capi-
tal needs already but the VTA has yet
to make the pledge, said Jim Bigelow,
current past president of the San
Mateo County Transportation
Authority Citizen’s Advisory
Committee.
The capital budget also includes a
$1.6 million expenditure for the
Peninsula Rail Program, the local
arm of the state’s rail authority that
also answers to Caltrain. The JPB
will only contribute about $150,000
of that figure, however, as the rail
authority pays the bulk.
But the Peninsula Rail Program is
not what it once was, said Caltrain
spokesman Mark Simon.
“The entity it used to be is no
the stadium was to be used for
football games also. This irritated
the 49ers and it wasn’t until the
end of the ’60s that Mayor Joseph
Alioto sent a letter to the supervi-
sors suggesting it was time that the
stadium be renovated and the 49ers
be allowed to play there. Finally, a
dual-purpose stadium.
In 1969, moveable right field
stands were to be constructed for
$9.1 million (Actual cost became
$14 million). The huge electronic
scoreboard had to be moved from
right field to left-center field. The
movable stands were to be used for
the 49ers and stored during the
Giants season. On Aug. 8, 1971, the
longer,” Simon said. “What it will be
is still being worked out.”
The PRP conducts outreach on the
Peninsula with cities on the corridor
related to high-speed rail, Simon
said.
The JPB also approved a signifi-
cant boost to a consulting contract
yesterday with Carter & Burgess, Inc.
to provide on-call oversight related to
Caltrain’s capital projects.
The contract was boosted from $10
million to $13.4 million over the next
three years because work related to
the Peninsula Rail Program required
additional staff time to manage,
according to a staff report to the JPB.
The capital budget is money set
aside for infrastructure and equip-
ment improvements.
The board will vote on the final
budget for both operating and capital
at its June 2 meeting.
49ers played their first exhibition
game at the Stick — against the
Cleveland Browns.
In 1971, a football press box,
made out of aluminum, was con-
structed and the wooden seats
were replaced by plastic ones.
Gate E was constructed.
In January 1972, the last roof
panel of continuous construction of
the Stick, finished the complete
enclosure of the stadium. The Stick
now had seating for 62,000 football
and 59,000 baseball die-hard fans.
Ever since completion of the
Stick, it has hosted a variety of activ-
ities other than baseball and football.
Amateur car racing and Sports Car
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Bay Area brief
San Jose city councilman
discloses DUI arrest
SAN JOSE — A San Jose city
councilman says he was arrested
Saturday for drunken driving after
what he called a “terrible error in
judgment.”
In a written statement Sunday, Ash
Kalra said he was pulled over in
downtown San Jose around 1:30 a.m.
Saturday for a broken tail light after
spending the evening with friends.
Kalra said he was taken into cus-
tody for at least four hours and then
released with a citation for driving
under the influence. He said a pre-
liminary test showed his blood-alco-
hol level was 0.12. The legal limit is
0.08. He said he had apologized to
his fellow council members.
of America races in the parking lot
were held. The Beatles held a con-
cert here on Aug. 29, 1966. On Oct.
17 and 18, 1981, the Rolling Stones
played at the Stick. However, it will
always be the games of the Giants
and 49ers that will be remembered.
Their entertainment value to the Bay
Area has been tremendous. Thanks
for the memories.
Check this Arcadia Publishing
book, Images of Sports, at Barnes
and Nobel: Candlestick Park by
Ted Atlas.
Rediscovering the Peninsula by Darold
Fredricks appears in the Monday edition
of the Daily Journal.
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Nation briefs
More confident China
confronts U.S. in latest talks
WASHINGTON — Five years
and one financial crisis since the
United States and China com-
menced regular high-level economic
talks, fast-growing Beijing might
have the upper hand this week in the
latest round of discussions between
the world’s two biggest economies.
China faces threats of penalties
against goods shipped to its largest
foreign market unless it does more
to end what U.S. manufacturers say
are unfair trade practices, including
currency manipulation, that have
cost American jobs.
Health care costs a hefty
price tag for Pentagon
WASHINGTON — A military
built for fighting wars is looking
more and more like a health care
entitlement program.
Costs of the program that pro-
vides health coverage to some 10
million active duty personnel,
retirees, reservists and their families
have jumped from $19 billion in
2001 to $53 billion in the
Pentagon’s latest budget request.
Service resumes after
N.J. train crash hurts 34
HOBOKEN, N.J. — A commuter
train from New York pulling into a
station for its final stop crashed into
the bumpers at the end of the tracks
Sunday morning, injuring 34 peo-
ple, shutting down service and put-
ting Monday morning’s commute in
jeopardy.
None of the injuries in the PATH
train’s 8:30 a.m. crash was consid-
ered life-threatening, though several
victims were taken away on stretch-
ers or put in neck braces as a precau-
tion, Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer
said. The injured, who mostly sus-
tained cuts and bruises, were taken
to three area hospitals for treatment,
and most, if not all, were expected to
be released later in the day.
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More evacuations in Memphis
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tourists
gathered along Beale Street and
gawkers snapped photos of the ris-
ing Mississippi, even as more resi-
dents were told Sunday to flee their
homes and the river’s crest edged
toward the city, threatening to soak
greater pockets of the city.
Officials went door-to-door,
warning about 240 people to get out
before the river reaches its expected
peak Tuesday. In all, residents in
more than 1,300 homes have been
told to go, and some 370 people
La Nina brings flood risks, drought to the West
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SALT LAKE CITY — The winter
and early spring have been extreme
across the West, with record snow-
packs bringing joy to skiers and
were staying in shelters.
The Mississippi spared Kentucky
and northwest Tennessee any cata-
strophic flooding and no deaths
have been reported there, but some
low-lying towns and farmland
along the banks of the big river
have been inundated with water.
And there’s tension farther south in
the Mississippi Delta and
Louisiana, with the river’s crest
continuing a lazy pace, leaving
behind what could be a slow-devel-
oping disaster.
Shirley Woods, who lives in south
Memphis, wakes up each day and
urban water managers but severe
flood risks to northern Utah,
Wyoming and Montana.
And despite all the wet weather in
the Rockies and Sierra Nevada,
parts of eastern Colorado, New
Monday • May 9, 2011 7
decides whether to leave. She was
barbecuing ribs, chicken, pork
chops and hot dogs with relatives on
Mother’s Day, despite floodwaters
that are just feet from her house.
“My sister called this morning
and asked about the flood,” Woods
said. “I’ll give it another day, and if
it comes up much higher, we’re get-
ting out of here.”
Jittery Memphis residents have
been abandoning low-lying homes
for days as the dangerously surging
river threatened to crest at 48 feet,
just shy of a 48.7-foot record of a
devastating 1937 flood.
Mexico and Arizona are in severe
drought and gearing up for what is
forecast as a bad fire season. In New
Mexico, some 400 fires, driven by
relentless winds, have already raced
across 315,000 acres.
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World briefs
Crackdown
expands in
rattled Syria
CIA kept away from Taliban release video
of missing Canadian
KABUL, Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban have released
—

bin Laden’s family

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAIRO — Gunfire and shelling
rattled a city in central Syria on
Sunday and killed a 12-year-old boy,
as President Bashar Assad’s autocratic
regime expanded
its military crack-
down on a seven-
week uprising by
sending tanks and
reinforcements to
key areas,
activists said.
Activists said
authorities also
Bashar Assad arrested a 10-
year-old boy,
apparently to punish his parents,
and filed charges against a leading
opposition figure who is suffering
from cancer.
The exact circumstances of the
boy’s death in the city of Homs were
unclear. Like several other trouble
spots, the government has answered
protests there by sending in tanks and
soldiers to seal it off and cutting phone
service to leave it even more isolated.
The continued crackdown suggests
that Assad’s regime is determined to
end the uprising by force and intimi-
dation, despite rapidly escalating
international outrage and a death toll
that has topped 580 civilians since the
unrest began in mid-March, according
to rights groups.
By Munir Ahmed western city of Abbottabad and fur-
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ther strained relations between the
two nations.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani Their questioning could provide
authorities still have three of Osama more information on the U.S. mili-
bin Laden’s wives and eight of his tary operation and help reveal how
children in custody, nearly a week bin Laden was able to avoid capture
after the U.S. raid that killed the nearly 10 years after the Sept. 11,
Saudi terrorist leader, and no coun- 2001, attacks that set off a massive
tries have asked for their return, the manhunt for him. Pakistani authori-
government said Sunday. ties, who were deeply embarrassed
Pakistan gained custody of bin by the raid, are not allowing the CIA
Laden’s family members after the access to them, the Foreign Ministry
said.
covert U.S. operation on May 2 that
On Monday, Prime Minister
killed the al-Qaida chief and four
others at his hide-out in the north- Yousuf Raza Gilani was to brief par-
Bahrain’s king orders end to emergency law
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS emergency will end June 1 in line
with a royal decree.
MANAMA, Bahrain — The announcement came as 21
Bahrain’s king ordered an end to the opposition leaders and political
emergency rule imposed in mid- activists faced charges of attempting
March to quell a wave of anti-gov- to overthrow the Sunni monarchy in
ernment protests as leading opposi- a special security court set up under
tion figures went on trial Sunday for the emergency rule.
plotting against the Gulf state’s The prosecution is part of
monarchy. Bahraini authorities’ aggressive pur-
Bahrain state TV said the state of suit of Shiite opposition supporters
liament on the raid, which was car-
ried out by two dozen U.S. Navy
SEALs who helicoptered across the
border from Afghanistan undetected
and rappelled into the al-Qaida
leader’s lair.
Pakistan’s army has said it had no
idea bin Laden was hiding for up to
six years in Abbottabad, an army
town only two and a half hours’
drive from the capital, Islamabad.
That claim has met with skepticism
from U.S. officials, who have
repeatedly criticized Pakistan for
failing to crack down on Islamist
militants.
who staged weeks of street marches
earlier this year, demanding greater
freedoms, equal rights and an elect-
ed government in the strategic
island kingdom, home to the U.S.
Navy’s 5th Fleet. Late last month,
the special security court sentenced
four people to death for killing two
policemen in the unrest.
At least 30 people have been
killed since February.
a video of a missing Canadian and
threatens to put him on trial for espi-
onage if Canada does not meet their
demands. Taliban spokesman
Zabiullah Mujahid said did not list
the demands. He said the Canadian
government was aware of what the
Taliban want. In an email sent to
news organizations, Mujahid said
the video he released was proof the
Taliban were holding the Canadian.
Church burning deepens
tumult of Egypt transition
CAIRO — Relations between
Egypt’s Muslims and Christians
degenerated to a new low Sunday
after riots overnight left 12 people
dead and a church burned, adding to
the disorder of the country’s post-
revolution transition to democracy.
The attack on the church was the
latest sign of assertiveness by an
extreme, ultraconservative move-
ment of Muslims known as Salafis.
Pope in Venice, urges
welcome for immigrants
VENICE, Italy — Pope Benedict
XVI urged Italy on Sunday to wel-
come immigrants fleeing to its
shores, invoking the historic role of
Venice and the once influential
church in nearby Aquileia as a cul-
tural bridges during his two-day
visit to northern Italy.

Aggressive Cremation Group:

Seniors Targeted - Beware
By Paul Larson
MILLBRAE – They
are at it again!
Recently I was
made aware of a
new cluster of mass
mailings being sent
to Seniors by a
group calling
themselves “Smart Cremation” (similar to
the mailings sent earlier this year by the
“Trident Society”). Several Seniors have
come to me asking who is “Smart
Cremation”, where did they come from and
my opinion on their legitimacy.
When ever I hear about mailings from
“quickie” cremation outfits that target
Seniors I am always suspicious about their
intensions. It is a fact that various
unscrupulous entities target Seniors because
they are thought of as “Easy Prey”.
I did some investigating and found out
the following: According to the website
“Ripoff Report” the group calling
themselves “Smart Cremation” is run by
“Jerry Norman” who was allegedly fired as
CEO of the Neptune Society. “Smart
Cremation” is linked to “Accucare” and
“Gateway Crematory” who are all one in the
same. “Smart Cremation” and the other
above names exist under the umbrella of
“Northstar Memorial Group” in Houston,
Texas. There is apparently some concern on
how “Smart Cremation” collects and holds
money from the Seniors they are targeting.
Yes, I know…there are a lot of names &
details to sink in…but there’s more…
Using visual tricks “Smart Cremation”
has been printing materials which are
specific to certain targeted Seniors such as
using flower envelopes mailed to women
and U.S. flag envelopes mailed to Veterans,
etc., all meant to be subliminally enticing.
Also, “Smart Cremation” advertizes
themselves as being “green” and “earth
friendly” when in reality the process they
use to cremate is no different than any other
crematory in the United States. It is well
documented that toxic greenhouse gases are
emitted into the atmosphere during the
cremation process. An example of a true
green option would be a natural type burial
certified by the “Green Burial Council”.
There are too many particulars about
“Smart Cremation” to list here, but on the
internet you can read the entire report for
yourself along with comments on legal
troubles from concerned consumers at:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/funeral-
services/smart-cremation-jerr/smart-
cremation-jerry-norman-e2e86.htm
I have to emphasize that if you are
looking into cremation or funeral matters
please please do your homework and call
your local Funeral Home, compare their
services and ask questions. Go to a Funeral
Director who is well known in the
community. Please don’t become a “target”
and allow these out of state mailings to lure
you in with misleading messages. They will
send sales people to your home who will
then be hard to get rid of without your
signature on a contract.
To conclude, here are all my best wishes
to you, your family and loved ones.
If you ever wish to discuss cremation,
funeral matters or want to make pre-
planning arrangements please feel free to
call me and my staff at the CHAPEL OF
THE HIGHLANDS in Millbrae at (650)
588-5116 and we will be happy to guide you
in a fair and helpful manner. For more info
you may also visit us on the internet at:
www.chapelofthehighlands.com.
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The long-term fix
N
ow that short-term solutions
seems in place to maintain
Caltrain’s schedule at least for
next year, a major effort is under way
to find a permanent source of funding.
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is
leading the charge by holding outreach
meetings in the three counties which
Caltrain serves — San Francisco, San
Mateo and Santa Clara. Meanwhile, the
Metropolitan Transportation
Commission, the Bay Area’s regional
transportation agency, continues to
meet with the three entities which cur-
rently support Caltrain — San
Francisco Municipal Transportation
Agency, SamTrans and the Valley
Transportation Authority — to deter-
mine funding options.
I attended the SVLG meeting in
Burlingame last week. The turnout was
low, not surprising when the issue is
not closing stations or eliminating serv-
ice but finding long-term solutions.
Those in attendance were interested and
anxious to provide input. They included
Burlingame Mayor Terry Nagel, who
had to leave early to campaign for
supervisor, and Burlingame coun-
cilmembers Michael Brownrigg and
Ann Keighran. Actually the small group
allowed for a meaningful discussion.
Most recognized that just raising fares
and parking fees were not enough to
sustain Caltrain. Everyone present real-
ized that the present system in which
three beleaguered transit agencies are
the funding source was unsustainable.
Some suggested Caltrain had to do
more to generate additional income
including advertising within. The rail-
road already has outside advertising
wraps on many of its trains. The system
had to be more user friendly. It needed
Wi-Fi, a bar car, and it should allow
customers to pay cash on board if they
had not purchased a ticket beforehand.
One attendee suggested replacing
Caltrain with a BART connection to
San Jose. It was pointed out that the
costs were prohibitive. BART’s track
system is unique to BART so existing
tracks would have to be removed and
new ones put in. That would mean no
service while the new system was built.
Revenue would have to come from
property and sales taxes as they do in
other counties where BART operates.
From the commuter’s point of view, it
would take longer to get from San
Francisco to San Jose since BART runs
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The removal of Osama/Usama bin
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only local trains and no
express. Also the route to
San Francisco is indirect
as the Millbrae trains go
west to Daly City before
entering downtown San
Francisco.
The most reliable source
of revenue would be tolls
on Highway 101 and
Interstate 280 but several
people were adamant
about no tolling even
though that is a typical
source of revenue in other
parts of the country. The
other best option would be the creation
of a special assessment district to allow
the collection of sales and or property
taxes, similar to the funding mechanism
for BART. Tolling would require the
approval of the state Legislature. A spe-
cial assessment district would have to
be approved by voters. MTC is also
exploring a regional gas tax to help
support transit. But most felt that a gas
tax on top of increasing gas prices is
unpopular and not doable.
Any option which requires a tax or a
toll will be extremely difficult, but pos-
sible if there is widespread support
among county and community leaders.
San Mateo County has been successful
in initiating and extending its trans-
portation sales tax. Santa Clara County
has been successful in two transit meas-
ures to support BART, Caltrain, etc.
But before any of this can happen, the
issue of high-speed rail on the
Peninsula has to be resolved. You can’t
ask the electorate for help unless most
are on board.
***
Last week, the California High-
Speed Rail Authority delayed action on
a possible phased shared approach
between San Jose and San Francisco.
Under this option, HSR would operate
on Caltrain’s two tracks but the system
would be electrified. Chair Curt Pringle
seemed to nix the idea when he said,
“it is not prudent to continue spending
money for studies in a corridor where
there is a lack of clarity on what the
path forward may be.” That means the
upcoming environmental impact report
would not include an analysis of a
phased approach and no federal dol-
lars. I don’t understand why the EIR
couldn’t do both — consider the full
buildout and an initial less expensive
tions. A simple message would have
done the job. That didn’t happen
numerous people have been making
conflicting statements. The information
about the computers and computer files
should have never been released.
Whether pictures of the body are
released and burial at sea are judgment
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OPINION
phased one.
One of the stumbling
blocks in the phased
approach is that HSR
would stop at King and
Fourth streets in San
Francisco. Extending
the system to San
Francisco’s Transbay
Terminal is pricey, at
least $2 billion, but it is
the ultimate goal and
one important to San
Francisco and com-
muters who now have
to transfer to Muni to
get downtown. Another objection is that
there would initially be fewer trains per
hour and they would have to operate at
a slower speed using a two-track sys-
tem with limited passing tracks.
However, since the Peninsula has
already lost out on the federal infusion
of $4 billion to California’s HSR, addi-
tional funds may not be available for
some time.
Caltrain’s future may be determined
by the outcome of these discussions.
An electrified Caltrain would signifi-
cantly cut operating expenses while at
the same time increasing revenue. It
would enable Caltrain to increase serv-
ice, adding stops and adding trains. It
would also reduce diesel fuel costs and
improve air quality. If HSR pays for
electrification and grade separations
(necessary for HSR) it would cut
Caltrain’s operating costs by about one
third. That would make the request for
taxpayer support lower and more palat-
able. That would be a win-win for
Caltrain and the Peninsula. The alterna-
tives are more cars on the freeways and
the lack of a train system to support
development along the tracks. We need
electrification funding as soon as possi-
ble as part of a long-term financial
plan. Toward this end, a stalemate
between some Peninsula legislators and
the High-Speed Rail Authority does not
help. Just as important as consensus at
the state level is one at the local level.
San Mateo County must get its act
together to support a viable plan with
buy in from most of its cities.
Sue Lempert is the former mayor of San
Mateo. Her column runs every Monday.
She can be reached at sue@smdailyjour-
nal.com.
calls. These have no real bearing on the
case. If the intent of the White House is
to confuse the public, it is working.
Keith C. De Filippis
San Jose
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Monday • May 9, 2011 9
Motherhood
“T
he mother’s need to be heard, cared for and
compassionately understood are as important
as that of her child. Most children cannot be
helped if mothers are not helped and supported as well. Yet
why is it so hard to talk about what happens to us during all
of those days, weeks, years we spend with our children —
the emotional realities of mothering that occur on an hourly,
minute-to-minute basis?” — Jane Swigart, “The Myth of
the Bad Mother.”
I’m sure I wasn’t the first, last and/or only new mother
who felt completely helpless when my first baby was hand-
ed to me. I expected to feel a sudden surge of attachment
and mother love and, when it didn’t occur right way, I was
sure there was something terribly wrong with me. It wasn’t
long before that bonding developed, but even so, in all those
early months I often felt very lonely, anxious and inade-
quate as I muddled though. The idea of talking with some-
one about this never crossed my mind because it was over-
shadowed by a widely held belief (at least among my rela-
tives) that we must act like we were capable and in control
of things.
Being the youngest in our family and never having cared
for children younger than 2 or so, my education about
infants was nil. Reading books like Dr. Spock’s and Dr.
Gessell’s didn’t help much. Spock, in his first edition, gave
me the feeling that I was
completely responsible
for the success or failure
of my child. Good grief,
in those days even infan-
tile autism was blamed
on cold, rejecting moth-
ers (later found to be
untrue). Gessell’s books,
that I had used as texts
for a couple of education
classes in college,
informed me that at 2
months a baby will be
doing this, at 1 year that,
and so on, like he had
never heard of individual
differences.
Infants sleep most of the time, the books informed me, so
when mine seemed to be awake and fussing almost around
the clock, I felt sure that there was something terribly
wrong with me — or her. Yes, there was something wrong
(she probably picked up on my anxiety), but how was I to
know? How ridiculous it was to think that a young woman
from a very dysfunctional family — especially where no
one talked about anything meaningful — could automatical-
ly, at the birth of her first child, turn into a capable, devoted
mother.
I didn’t realize how motherhood could be so exhausting
for the first few months nor how baby care, sometimes a
delight and rewarding, could often be so frustrating and bor-
ing and how important it was to take some time for your-
self. No one questioned that the father had any role besides
provider. If you dared voice your frustration about infant
care, the attitude was: “I have to go out and work all day.
All you have to do is stay home and take care of the baby.”
Not to help matters any, around this time there was also
this mother-bashing thing called Momism in which any fail-
ings of a child (or adult, for that matter) were blamed on a
dominating, controlling mother. This era was “highlighted”
by a horrible screed against mothers, “Generation of Vipers”
by Phillip Wylie, who apparently wrote the book as revenge
for his painful childhood.
“Though child rearing is a discipline which teaches us an
enormous amount about ourselves and the world, it is not
really seen as such in our culture. We have no traditions that
elevate caring for our children and all that it involves, mak-
ing it a way of achieving intellectual or spiritual enlighten-
ment. It is not given the respect it deserves ... .” — Swigart.
These days we’ve pretty much done a 180. Many attitudes
about mothering have changed greatly. Now, very few look
askance when even young babies are farmed out to day
care. Dad is more likely to be involved. But through it all,
what have we learned? To this day, how many mothers are
prepared emotionally and psychologically for their first
baby? There is even less sex and family life education in
our schools. Seems our culture has largely been given over
to materialism to the point that many kids are mainly an
accessory to take along with their parents on their journey
to fulfill the American Dream.
Of course, mothers (and fathers) aren’t the sole influences
on their children’s outcome, but, in many ways, we seem to
have forgotten that both parents and children have much to
gain from that all-important bond that can come from par-
ents willingly and thoughtfully immersing themselves in
their baby’s care. As Eda LeShan wrote some 30 years ago,
“Today’s child of the affluent society has every miraculous
opportunity that technology can invent; the only thing that
is lacking is humanity.” — “The Conspiracy Against
Childhood.” What would she think now?
Since 1984, Dorothy Dimitre has written more than 500
columns for various local newspapers. Her e-mail address is
gramsd@aceweb.com.
10 Monday • May 9, 2011 BUSINESS THE DAILY JOURNAL

Fears,cheers for junk bonds

By Bernard Condon
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — Here’s a markets rid-
dle for you: What has jumped in value
more than its biggest fans expected and
withstood worries like slowing U.S.
growth, European debt woes and even
the specter of the U.S. losing its top
credit rating?
No, it’s not the stock market.
Stumped? It’s junk bonds, a sort of
IOU from risky companies thought most
likely to not pay back their debt.
Junk has gained 55 percent the past
two years, 5 percentage points more than
stocks. That’s good for the many brave
investors who’ve bought junk bonds.
And good for the economy, too. The hot
market for junk means companies that
once seemed close to bankruptcy can
sell these bonds with ease and use the
proceeds to run their businesses.
“Companies struggling during the
recession have been able to borrow, and
that’s given them time and that’s good,”
says George Cipolloni, co-manager of
Berwyn Income, a mutual fund that
holds junk.
The latest sign of this economic elixir
at work came Wednesday. While stocks
were in a two-day decline, research firm
Dealogic published a report showing a
record amount of junk bonds has been
sold so far this year — $158 billion,
nearly double what was sold during the
same period in 2007, when the economy
was still booming.
But this rally is not without its critics.
Junk is up partly because companies are
more likely to pay back their bonds and
other debts now that the Great Recession
is over. But Federal Reserve Chairman
Ben Bernanke has also played a role in
rising junk prices. That worries investors
who think the Fed has a habit of inflating
bubbles.
The Fed’s policy of setting benchmark
interest rates at zero and buying govern-
ment securities has frustrated investors
who are getting miserly interest pay-
ments on those and other conservative
assets. That led many to rush into risky
investments. To some extent, that’s
exactly what the Fed wanted. The
hoped-for result is that money will flow
more freely to companies and that
investors will feel richer — and that both
will spend more. Bernanke’s efforts
were mostly designed to push investors
into stocks after many pulled money out
of stocks during the financial crisis.
They’ve fled into all sorts of assets
including tradable bank loans, heating
oil futures, carbon-emission credits and,
yes, junk bonds.
A revived economy may justify the
higher assets prices on junk that Fed poli-
cy has facilitated. But critics of the Fed
note that such easy-money policies have
helped lead to two stock bubbles in a
decade, a credit market bubble and a hous-
ing bubble — all of which burst, socking
investors with hundreds of billions in dol-
lars in losses. When junk bonds imploded
in 2008, for example, investors in mutual
funds holding them lost 26 percent,
according to Morningstar. Buyers were so
scared that bond yields, which move in the
opposite direction from their price, spiked
to over 20 percent.
The big appeal of junk now is that
safer assets are so unappealing. Holders
of five-year Treasurys get 2 percent
annually for their money now. Put cash
in five-year certificates of deposits
instead and you might get 2.6 percent.
Junk bonds? They’ll give you 6.7 per-
cent, according to Barclays Capital.
That sounds great, but in reality, junk
bond yields are near record lows and
they’re down 1.75 percentage points in
just a year.

Gas prices expected to drop 50 cents by summer

By Chris Kahn
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — Some relief from
suffocating gas prices will likely arrive
just in time for summer vacation. Expect
a drop of nearly 50 cents as early as
June, analysts say.
After rocketing up 91 cents since
January, including 44 straight days of
increases, the national average this past
week stopped just shy of $4 a gallon and
has retreated to under $3.98. A steady
decline is expected to follow.
It might not be enough to evoke cheers
from people who recall gas stations
charging less than $3 a gallon last year.
But it would still ease the burden on
drivers. And it might help lift consumer
spending, which powers about 70 per-
cent of the economy. A 50-cent drop in
prices would save U.S. drivers about
$189 million a day.
Typically, gas prices peak each spring,
then fall into a summertime swoon that
can last several weeks. This year’s
decline should be gradual but steady,
said Fred Rozell, the retail pricing direc-
tor at the Oil Price Information Service.
Some drivers might not notice much
of a price drop at first, Rozell cautioned.
When average gas prices fluctuate
nationally, some areas are affected more
than others. In cities with many service
stations, for instance, prices can be slow-
er to fall. It’s even possible prices will
rise at some stations in coming days
even if they decline nationally.
And after the galloping surge in prices
this year, many gas station owners are
reluctant to lower prices until they see
their competition doing the same, Rozell
said.
“It’s just the nature of the business,”
he said. “They’re going to try to get the
most they can.”
Station owners still feel bruised from
their own higher costs earlier this year.
In some cases, their suppliers raised
prices so quickly that station owners
couldn’t pass along those higher costs to
consumers fast enough. Competition
also makes it hard for some stations to
raise prices.
“So station owners will be watching
each other this summer,” Rozell said.
“When one guy drops, so will the other.”
A drop in prices would take some
pressure off struggling consumers as
well as businesses.

Official: Japan will

not abandon nukes
despite disaster
By Mari Yamaguchi
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TOKYO — A top Japanese official said Sunday that Japan

would maintain atomic power as a major part of its energy pol-
icy despite the country’s ongoing nuclear crisis.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku also said
the government has no plans to halt nuclear reactors other than
three at the Hamaoka power plant in central Japan. The plant
was asked last week to halt the units until a seawall is built and
backup systems are improved.
“Our energy policy is to stick to nuclear power,” Sengoku
said on a weekly talk show on public broadcaster NHK.
He said Hamaoka was an exception and that the govern-
ment’s closure request Friday did not mean a departure from its
nuclear-reliant policy.
Chubu Electric Power Co., which runs the three Hamaoka
reactors, postponed its decision Saturday on the government’s
shutdown request.
The main concern is that shutting down the reactors would
likely worsen power shortages expected this summer.
The government has been reviewing the safety of the coun-
try’s 54 atomic reactors since a March 11 earthquake and
tsunami crippled the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in the
north. The disaster left more than 25,000 people dead or miss-
ing on the northeast coast and triggered the worst nuclear crisis
since Chernobyl in 1986.
The Hamaoka plant, which is about 125 miles (200 kilome-
ters) west of Tokyo, in an area where a major quake is expect-
ed within decades, has been a major concern for years.
However, Sengoku said there is “no need to worry” about
other plants in the country. “Scientifically, that’s our conclusion
at the moment,” he said.
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• Jeter’s bat comes alive for Yankees, page 16

Sharks give Red Wings life By Antonio Gonzalez on Sunday night.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN JOSE — Tomas Holmstrom
broke a tie with 6:08 remaining, and
the Detroit Red Wings had three third-
period goals to avoid elimination with
a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks
Danny Cleary and Jonathan Ericsson
also scored in the final period to send
the series back to Detroit for Game 6
on Tuesday night. After winning the
first three games, San Jose is clinging
to a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven
series.
Logan Couture, Joe Pavelski and
Devin Setoguchi scored to help the
Sharks take a 3-1 lead early in the third
period. Then the Red Wings scored
two quick goals before Holmstrom
redirected the winner past Antti Niemi.
Niklas Kronwell also scored,
and Jimmy Howard made 39 saves
for Detroit.
The Red Wings took a huge step
toward adding to their already storied
history.
Only three NHL teams have over-
come 3-0 deficits to win a best-of-
See SHARKS, Page 14

CSM’s Chavez
pitches game
of the year
By Julio Lara
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

The College of San Mateo baseball team

knew they were in for a dogfight Saturday
afternoon against College of the Sequoias.
The Giants were down 1-0 in the opening
round of the CCCAA playoffs after dropping
a 4-3 decision to the Bulldogs Friday after-
noon in game one of the best-of-three series.
With their season on the line, Sequoias sent
out their ace, Kyle Brueggeman, who for 8 1/3
innings was every bit the pitcher Sequoias
needed.
But what Sequoias hadn't counted on was
that on this particular day, CSM's Daniel
Chavez would be every bit the ace that
Brueggeman is, and then some.
Chavez pitched his best game of the year
Saturday, allowing an unearned run in 8 1/3
innings of work. His performance, coupled
with a dramatic two-run ninth for the
Bulldogs, gave CSM the 2-1 victory and pro-
pelled them to the next round of the CCCAA
playoffs.
See CSM, Page 14

NATHAN MOLLAT / DAILY JOURNAL

Ross’HR helps
Miriam Nakamoto, left, doesn’t fight strictly for the competition. Fighting is a way for Nakamoto to grow mentally and spiritually. A world
champion Muay Thai fighter,she is preparing for her first boxing match in five years. Giants complete
sweep of Rockies
Fighting to survive THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Vogelsong

Life in the ring provides perspective for Miriam Nakamoto
By Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
On the surface, Miriam Nakamoto appears
to have the world in her hands. She has quick-
ly risen to elite status in Muay Thai kickbox-
ing, winning the World Boxing Council world
lightweight championship in 2010 to go along
with several other prestigious titles.
Seemingly having run out of willing com-
petition in the Muay Thai arena, Nakamoto,
who teaches conditioning and Muay Thai
classes at B Street Boxing in San Mateo, is
turning her attention back to boxing. Despite
having not fought a boxing match in five
years, she is training to face Australia’s Diana
Prajak May 19 in the “Rumble on the Range,”
which will be held on the Lakeside Golf Club
in Burbank.
“I’ve been avoiding boxing for five years,”
admitted Nakamoto, who sports a modest 2-2
boxing record to go along with a perfect 13-0
mark in Muay Thai bouts. Muay Thai differs
from American kickboxing in that Muay Thai
fighters are allowed to use elbow strikes.
“I love boxing,” Nakamoto said. “I love the
way it feels. I love how honest it is. I love how
fast it is.”
Unlike many fighters, however, Nakamoto
is not in the fight game for the glory. She’s
certainly not in it for the money — consider-
ing she makes very little of it.
No. It’s much more spiritual than that for
Nakamoto. Fighting — whether Muay Thai,
boxing, or down the line, mixed martial arts
— offers her a way to cleanse her soul, to
face obstacles head on instead of trying to find
ways around them. It’s a way for her to raise
her self-esteem, which was bruised and bat-
tered as a youngster. She was constantly berat-
ed, put down and had any and all blame placed
on her.
“My home life led to a lot of anger,”
Nakamoto said. “It’s been kind of debilitating
in the ring. I have a really negative inner dia-
log.”
It’s hard to believe this apparently confi-
dent, outgoing, ebullient person is fighting
such demons. Born in Hawaii, she moved to
Oakland following third grade. She left home
at 14 and the rest of her teen years were spent
in group and foster homes — along with
some time spent in juvenile hall.
By the time Nakamoto was 22, she was liv-
ing in San Francisco and decided to go into a
local gym, for no other reason than to feel
safer walking the streets of San Francisco.
“I had no intention to fight,” Nakamoto said.
“I just wanted to be more comfortable in my
own skin.”
Confidence, self-esteem and personal evo-
See FIGHT, Page 12
couldn’t have been much better in his first
home start for San Francisco. A sellout crowd
at AT&T Park made sure he wouldn’t forget it
once his afternoon was over.
Vogelsong left to a long and loud standing
ovation, the first he’s received in the big
leagues, while combining with two relievers
on a three-hitter and helping the Giants com-
plete their first series sweep of the season with
a 3-0 win over the slumping Colorado
Rockies on Sunday.
The 33-year-old right-hander, who was
drafted by the Giants in 1998 and then spent
the next decade bouncing back and forth
between the minors with San Francisco and
Pittsburgh, was overcome by the reception.
“That’s the best experience I’ve ever had
in baseball, to be honest with you,”
Vogelsong said. “It was awesome. My first
start here as a Giant, and to pitch like that
and to have the fans recognize not only the
way I pitched but I think also the journey
that it’s been ... to have them recognize that,
See GIANTS, Page 12
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GIANTS
Continued from page 11
that’s what made it the best.”
Vogelsong’s second win of the
season couldn’t have come at a bet-
ter time for the defending World
Series champions, who beat the
first-place Rockies for a third
straight day and pulled within a
game of the NL West leaders.
San Francisco is 5-1 against
Colorado this season and 9-2 versus
the Rockies dating to 2010.
“It’s early but it’s good to get a
sweep,” Giants manager Bruce
Bochy said. “There’s so much base-
ball left. This is going to be a battle
but we certainly helped our cause
by coming in here and winning
some games.”
Cody Ross homered and drove in
all three runs as San Francisco took
advantage of an unusually erratic
Jorge De La Rosa (4-1).
Chris Iannetta had two hits for
Colorado, shut out for the second
time in nine games. The Rockies
had lost their previous three in
walk-off fashion.
This time it didn’t get that far and
the Rockies, who entered May with
a 4 1/2-game lead in the division,
finished their road trip 1-5.
“Over the course of a 162-game
schedule you’re going to step into a
pothole and that’s what we did,”
Rockies manager Jim Tracy said.
“We’ll find out the mettle of our
club, it’s that simple. There’s not a
whole lot to speak of when you get
three hits.”
The Giants’ success against the
Rockies has come primarily behind
strong pitching performances from
the likes of Tim Lincecum and Matt
Cain.
Now add Vogelsong (2-0) to the
list.
He was perfect through five
innings and didn’t allow a hit until
Iannetta’s leadoff single in the sixth.
Tagged for five runs over four
innings by the Mets in his previous
start, he struck out four and walked
one in 6 1-3 innings against
Colorado.
The Giants also backed him with
strong defense.
Jason Giambi and Ian Stewart
both hit deep flyballs that were
caught at the warning track.

FIGHT
Continued from page 11
lution are common threads when
Nakamoto talks about fighting.
Whether she fights Muay Thai or
boxes, every day is chance for her to
grow as an individual.
“It’s about self evolution,”
Nakamoto said of why she fights.
“Mind, body and spirit. Just becom-
ing who and what I am.”
Now 34 years old, Nakamoto has
been in the fight game for 12 years.
After a lukewarm start to her boxing
career, she turned to Muay Thai and
has flourished. Her big break came
when she was recruited for the real-
ity series “Fight Girls,” which aired
on the Oxygen Channel in 2007. By
“winning” that competition, she
earned a trip and a fight in Thailand
— a world title fight in the presti-
gious Queen’s Cup. Nakamoto won
by unanimous decision to claim the
World Pro Muaythai Organization
(WPMO) championship.
Two years later, she competed in
the International Federation of
Muythai Amateur (IMFA) tourna-
ment. Even though “Amateur” is in
the organization’s name, that wasn’t
always the case.
“It’s not always amateurs,”
Nakamoto said.
Despite her lack of Muay Thai
fights — she had only five going
into the event — she emerged with
five more victories, many over fight-
ers who had a wealth of experience
under their belts — including a win
over the then European champion.
“The first person I fought had 45
fights,” Nakamoto said.
After sweeping the competition,
she was awarded the title of Best
Female Boxer, the first American to
win the award. No American man or
woman had ever won the Best Muay
Thai Boxer award until Nakamoto
did it.
“I value that more than the WBC
belt,” Nakamoto said.
Last year, she captured two more
titles: the World Professional
Muaythai Federation (WPMF) title
along with arguably the most presti-
gious championship — the WBC
lightweight title.
As she continued to win titles,
however, she found it wasn’t fulfill-
ing.
“I thought being world champ
was what it was about,” Nakamoto
said. “But then they put the (IFMA)
belt on, then took it off. I didn’t get
to keep it.”
After winning the WPMF, it was
the same: put on the belt, take pho-
tos, give the belt back.
“I figured, if I win a world title
and keep the belt, that’s what it’s all
about,” Nakamoto said. “The WBC
is the most legit belt in the world. I
did keep it — and fell into the
biggest depression.
“[The championships and belts
are] not what it’s all about.”
So, what is fighting all about? For
Nakamoto, it is an almost Zen-like
experience and feeling.
“For me, what I’m trying to do is
to be free. To be self expressed. To
be who I am,” Nakamoto said.
Nakamoto was to defend her
WBC Muay Thai belt last
December, but her opponent post-
poned the fight after suffering an
injury during training. Since then,
that fighter has gone on to win the
WBC title in a heavier weight class,
making it appear as if she is ducking
Nakamoto.
It wouldn’t be the first time. The
IFMA tournament is held every
year, but Nakamoto did not partici-
pate in 2010.
“When all the women saw I was-
n’t there, they all wanted to be back
in my weight class,” Nakamoto
said.
Since it seems no one wants any
part of Nakamoto in the Muay Thai
ring, she decided to return to the
boxing ring. It’s not necessarily for
the competition or the love of fight-
ing — although she does love to
fight.
Rather, it’s a chance for
Nakamoto to face down one more
demon. She essentially gave up
boxing after a 2-2 start to her pro-
fessional career because “I couldn’t
forgive myself for losing,” she said.
Now, it’s another emotional road-
block for her to overcome.
“What I love about fighting, it
makes me confront myself,”
Nakamoto said. “The things I really
need to grow … are the things I’m
really scared to death of. But those
hold the most reward for me.”
While Nakamoto said she does
not doing anything solely for the
money, she realizes if she does want
to get paid for fighting, her path will
lead her to mixed martial arts. With
her boxing and Muay Thai training,
along with a year of Brazilian jiu-
jitsu, she has the tools in her tool
chest to make a run at it. She just
needs to learn how to use them in
the world of MMA.
But she knows her fighting win-
dow is closing. While 34 — about
to be 35 years old — is no longer
the death knell in the fight game, it’s
definitely closer to the end than the
beginning.
As such, Nakamoto has already
begun to think about life outside the
ring. She says she loves food and
would love to do something in that
realm. She has ideas, but does not
want to put them out there quite yet.
Food is the one area in which she
is most self assured, which is ironic,
considering she questions every-
thing else about herself. And what
could be more critical than food?
Everyone has an opinion about it
and it would seem a person con-
stantly trying to boost their self
esteem would want the sometimes
negative reaction about something
for which she is passionate.
But she knows if you don’t like
what she made, it’s on you — not
her — because she knows it’s good
and it’s your hang ups that prevent
you from enjoying it.
Until then, there is unfinished
business — both in the ring and in
her own psyche.
“Fundamentally, I’m a survivor,”
Nakamoto said. “My strength is,
I’m a survivor.
“During every training camp, I
cry a lot because I find something
(out about myself). You can always
improve yourself every fight.
There’s always something more you
can be. I always knew I wasn’t
happy with the life I was living
(before discovering fighting). I was
kind of miserable. … Now, I’m
starting to live. It took a long time.”

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Diekroeger brothers shine as Stanford sweeps
By Terry Bernal
DAILY JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT
The Giants weren’t the only Bay
Area team to sweep a pivotal series
over the weekend. Stanford (25-16,
9-9) entered into play having lost
three of its last four series in Pac-10
play, but swept a three-game set
from Washington with wins of 6-2,
8-7, and 7-2 at Sunken Diamond.
After dropping last week’s series
at Arizona State, the Cardinal slid to
a season-low national ranking of
No. 28. Now, their conference
record improves to .500 with the
three-game sweep.
“It was huge,” Stanford shortstop
Kenny Diekroeger said. “That puts
us at .500 in league … and at this
point every win is important. We
headed into today’s game knowing
All hands on deck for Celtics, Heat in Game 4
By Jimmy Golen
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WALTHAM, Mass. — Boston
Celtics coach Doc Rivers did his
best to stay out of the trainer’s room
on Sunday, lest he learn something
about one of his injured players that
he didn’t want to hear.
“It’s a pretty busy room right
now,” he said on Sunday, a day after
the Celtics earned a bruising 97-81
victory over the Miami Heat in
we had the series won, but knew we
still had to win.”
Diekroeger was 7 for 13 with four
RBIs and two runs scored in the
series. No surprise there, as the
sophomore currently ranks second
on the team in batting average
(.325) and RBIs (26). His brother
Danny Diekroeger was a pleasant
surprise, though, going 3 for 8 with
2 RBIs in the series.
Danny Diekroeger technically has
yet to get a start this season. Due to
the Mark Marquess designated-hit-
ter gambit – Stanford’s venerable
manager always pencils a pitcher
into the DH spot, then pinch hits for
him in the first turn through the
order – the younger Diekroeger has
technically qualified only as a sub in
each of his nine appearances this
season.
Game 3 of the
E a s t e r n
Conference
semifinals
despite injuries
to point guards
Rajon Rondo
and Delonte
West. “Right
Rajon Rondo now, we’re
going to go
with, ‘They’re all playing.”’
Rondo dislocated his left elbow in
SPORTS
“He’s a freshman, so he knew
coming in it was going to be tough
to get playing time,” Kenny
Diekroeger said. “He’s been taking
great batting practices though. Our
coaches say he takes the best batting
practice on the team.”
Danny Diekroeger had a legit
pinch-hit appearance in the fifth
inning Saturday and provided an
early Mother’s Day treat with an
RBI single to plate his older broth-
er.
“My mother was in the stands, so
I thought that was a pretty cool
thing for her,” Kenny Diekroeger
said.
Stanford is in the midst of five
consecutive game days, with a game
at Pacific tonight, before returning
home to host U.C. Davis tomorrow
at 5:30 p.m. The Cardinal have nine
the third quarter on Saturday night
when he got tangled up with Miami
guard Dwyane Wade and got
thrown to the floor. He had an MRI
and CAT scan at New England
Baptist Hospital on Sunday, and
both tests came out negative, Celtics
spokesman Jeff Twiss said.
West, who had a bruised left
shoulder, was feeling better on
Sunday and did not go to the hospi-
tal for tests, Twiss said. Rivers said
he would likely decide just before
games remaining on their Pac-10
schedule, with three-game sets
against Oregon, Arizona, and a sea-
son finale at Cal.
“We’re not concerned with not
making the playoffs,” Kenny
Diekroeger said. “We already know
we’re going to make the playoffs,
but we want to put ourselves in a
good position to maybe host some
playoff games.”
D-I baseball wrap
No. 21 Cal (28-16, 12-9) dropped
two of three at No. 3 Oregon State.
The Golden Bears took the second
game of a Saturday doubleheader, a
6-2 win backed by a complete-game
victory by Justin Jones. The sopho-
more southpaw struck out eight
against no walks to improve his
record to 6-4. Jones currently paces
gametime — or later — whether
Rondo will play.
“I’m optimistic about both, that
they’re going to play. I don’t know
why I am, but I am,” Rivers said,
adding that he has tried to avoid
watching the video of Rondo’s arm
being bent into an unnatural posi-
tion when he was thrown to the floor
by Wade. “I just don’t know how
well either one can play.”
The Celtics returned to Boston
after losing the first two games in
Monday • May 9, 2011 13
Cal in the wins department.
University of San Francisco (25-
22, 11-4) dropped two of three at
University of San Diego. The Dons
won the Friday opener 4-3 to
improve their winning streak in
West Coast Conference play to 10
games. Currently in first place in the
WCC, the Dons are on a collision
course to close the season at sec-
ond-place Gonzaga (25-12-1, 9-3)
in the final weekend of May.
Santa Clara University (17-27, 4-
11) took two of three in playing
three one-run games at Pepperdine.
Junior right-hander J.R. Graham
pitched in both victories, earning
the win with one inning of relief in
a 4-3 extra-inning victory Friday,
and taking a no-decision after three
innings of shutout ball as the starter
in Sunday’s 5-4 win.
Miami and showed the fight that
had been lacking when they fell
behind 0-2.
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points
with 18 rebounds — more than he
had in the first two games combined
— and Paul Pierce added 27 points
for the defending Eastern
Conference champions.
Game 4 is Monday night, and the
Celtics are hoping to tie the series
before it shifts back to Miami.
To do that, they’ll need Rondo.
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A’s power
past Royals
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kevin Kouzmanoff and Kurt
Suzuki each homered for the Oakland Athletics and Conor
Jackson collected three hits to help Tyson Ross win his first
game in four starts Sunday, 5-2 over the Kansas City Royals.
Ross (2-2), who moved into the rota-
tion last month when Dallas Braden went
on the disabled list, went six innings and
gave up two runs on six hits, with three
walks and four strikeouts. He has not
allowed a home run in 28 2-3 innings.
Brian Fuentes pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for
his ninth save in 11 opportunities.
Third baseman Wilson Betemit’s
throwing error let Coco Crisp reach base
Kurt Suzuki to start the game, and Daric Barton fol-
lowed with a double. Jackson’s RBI sin-
gle made it 1-0 and then Josh Willingham brought Barton
home with a fielder’s choice grounder.
Kevin Kouzmanoff’s home run off winless starter Jeff
Francis with two out in the sixth put the A’s on top 3-0.
Suzuki added a solo shot in the ninth off Louis Coleman.
Francis (0-4) was charged with three runs on eight hits in
6 1-3 innings. He walked one and struck out one.
Ross took a 3-0 shutout into the sixth but got in trouble with
a throwing error when he tried to scoop Melky Cabrera’s
infield single to first. Cabrera wound up on second and scored
on Eric Hosmer’s two-out double, the rookie first baseman’s
first major league RBI. Wilson Betemit walked and then, in a
bang-bang play, Hosmer raced home on a single by Mitch
Maier and scored a split-second before Betemit was tagged out
at second on a strong throw from right fielder David DeJesus.
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SHARKS
Continued from page 11
seven series.
The 2010 Philadelphia Flyers, 1942
Toronto Maple Leafs and 1975 New York
Islanders are the only teams to win a series
after losing the first three games. With
Chicago winning three straight to force a
Game 7 against Vancouver in the opening
round, there’s plenty of recent precedent
that Detroit can push San Jose to the brink.
The Red Wings already have over-
come a repeat of last season, when they
went down 3-0 to the Sharks — just like
this year — before being eliminated in
Game 5 at San Jose.
No encore this time.
Detroit came back again with a strong
CSM
Continued from page 11
“He stepped up in a championship
frame of mind,” said Bulldogs manager
Doug Williams. “He was outstanding.
Their guy pitched lights out but Danny
matched and even, by the score, pitched
a little bit better. (It was) really a quality
performance by Danny.”
“I feel good,” Chavez said after the
game. “I felt good coming out there. I
was just trying to throw strikes.”
Chavez was being modest. Sequoias
pushed all their chips to the middle of
the table Saturday, with Brueggeman
keeping the Bulldogs off balanced his
splitter. But Chavez matched the right-
hander pitch-for-pitch.
“It was like two heavyweights going
blow for blow,” Williams said.
The Giants landed the first big punch
of the afternoon though, with
Brueggeman and Chavez throwing jabs
and small combinations in innings one
through six. In those frames, only once
did either team have a runner reach as far
as second base and not once did the
Giants or the Bulldogs have two runners
on simultaneously. CSM tried to create
opportunities with their legs, but unlike
Friday where they stole four bases in the
early part of the contest, Sequoias' Joey
Andrada was more than up for the chal-
lenge.
CSM got themselves in trouble in the
bottom of the seventh. Brett Hall was hit
by a pitch to lead off the inning and was
moved to second on a sacrifice bunt. At
the time, the move to bunt Hall over
seemed curious given that Giants man-
ager Jody Allen had his clean-up hitter
due up. As it turned out, his No. 4 hitter
had suffered an injury to his left arm and
would be unavailable the rest of the
game. Joe Arnold was brought in to exe-
cute the sacrifice. The next batter, Jesse
push up ice and sent several shots at Niemi
after going down two goals. In a span of
1:46, the Red Wings got a goal from
Ericsson and another from Cleary on a
wraparound shot for the equalizer.
Then Nicklas Lidstrom’s sent a slap shot
from the center that was deflected on net
by Holmstrom, redirected top shelf to beat
Niemi and stun a towel-waving crowd that
was ready to toast a berth in the Western
Conference for the second straight season.
Fans had reason to be optimistic: the
Sharks had controlled the puck and
forced the action from the start.
But they failed to convert on two
power plays in the opening period — not
even registering a shot on the first — and
nearly fell behind again if not for a spec-
tacular save from their goalie. Niemi
kept the Red Wings from going ahead
first, diving to his left to rob a slap shot
by Ericsson with a glove save.
Gonzales, drew a four-pitch walk.
With Scott Loper at the plate, the
Bulldogs committed the mistake that
cost them a run. Chavez caught Hall try-
ing to steal third base and had him in a
run down. On the play, with Hall crash-
ing for third after a couple of throws,
CSM's Michael Kathan bounced the ball
into third and into foul territory, allow-
ing Hall to slide in safely for what
should have been the second out. After
Loper walked to load the bases, Joey
Xavier drove a ball deep enough into
right centerfield to allow Hall to tag up
and score the game's first run. Kody Holt
grounded out to first to end the inning
and stop any further damage.
“That was huge,” Williams said of
Chavez's ability to keep the deficit at one
following the error. “We were thinking
we only needed one against their guy
and we weren't going to get many but, he
held them there and he was able to keep
his composure after a tough situation.”
Brueggeman shut down the Bulldogs
in top of the eighth and came out in the
ninth with the one-run lead to try and get
the complete game.
“We hit the ball hard,” said CSM cen-
terfielder Justin Maffei of his team's
offense, “it wasn't like he struck out 20
guys. Those kind of games where you're
hitting the ball hard right at people, you
just have to stick it through the end.”
Shawn Walters struck out to begin the
ninth, but it was bit of luck that fueled
the CSM rally. Riley Goulding popped a
ball up into shallow left centerfield that
fell between three Giant defenders.
Maffei followed that single with one of
his own, bouncing one of the middle to
give the Bulldogs runners on first and
second with one out and Kathan, CSM's
leading hitter during the regular season,
an opportunity to be the hero.
“Coach Williams had been talking hit-
and-run,” Kathan said, “we didn't do it
on the first pitch, but I got the sign, and
tried to stay on top of a high pitch.”
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A few minutes later, Joe Thornton won
a faceoff in Detroit’s territory and passed
it back for a slap shot by Dan Boyle from
just inside the blue line. Boyle’s shot
was redirected by Setoguchi for his fifth
goal of the playoffs to put San Jose up 1-
0 with 2:42 left in the period.
The Red Wings were able to kill off
another power play in the second to give
themselves a chance, only to fail to even
get a shot off when they had their own man
advantage. Then Pavelski made them pay
when he took a pass from Ryane Clowe on
a 2-on-1 break, flicking the puck past
Howard to give the Sharks a 2-0 lead.
The goal also was Pavelski’s fifth of
the playoffs, although he didn’t have
much time to celebrate. Kronwell scored
53 seconds later with a wrist shot that
beat Niemi top shelf with 3:35 left in the
period, quieting a towel-waving crowd
that was just whipping into a frenzy.
The approach and the call worked to
perfection. On a 1-1 fastball, Kathan
lined a ball into left centerfield, easily
scoring Griffin Kirsch (who had been
brought in to pinch-run for Goulding
after his single) from second to tie the
game.
Allen went to his bullpen after the sin-
gle, bringing in closer Taylor Wade to try
and keep it tied. But on a 1-0 pitch to
Mark Hurley, the left fielder singled
between the third baseman and shortstop
to plate Maffei and give the Bulldogs the
2-1 lead.
“We got a break there,” Williams said
of the ninth, “and got a guy on and we
decided we weren't going to sit around
forever and be aggressive in the later
innings. We put the hit-and-run on and
Kathan executed it great. They knew this
was a tense game. It was a situation
where we were playing inning-by-inning
knowing we could crack it open at any
time. I really think they did a good job;
there was no panic, there was no press.
This is a young team and they came kind
of came of age today.”
Now with the lead, Chavez came out
for the ninth. After getting the first out,
Chavez walked Gonzales, thus ending
his afternoon when Williams decided to
bring in Josh Fredenhall to close things
out. Chavez walked into the CSM
dugout to a standing ovation by the
Bulldog faithful.
“Danny was great,” Maffei said.
“Control has been one of his problems
this year, but he was one today. He was
able to keep them off-balanced, control-
ling his fastball and his change-up. He
did a great job.”
“You can't ask for a better college
baseball game,” Williams said, whose
Bulldogs will play Solano College start-
ing Friday. The original top two seeds in
the CCCAA playoffs, Feather River and
Diablo Valley College, were eliminated
from the playoffs. CSM has been re-
seeded at No. 4.
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Mavs sweep Lakers,Jackson done
By Jaime Aron
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DALLAS — Phil Jackson walked
off the court with a tight smile, shak-
ing hands and accepting congratula-
tions like he has after so many series-
ending playoff games.
Never like this, though.
His team didn’t win; they were
crushed. Swept, too.
And he wasn’t just heading to the
offseason — he’s calling it a career,
ending the most successful run by
any coach in NBA history.
Jason Terry and the Dallas
Mavericks ended Jackson’s tenure,
and the Lakers’ reign as two-time
champions, with a 122-86 victory
Sunday. After two tight finishes and
another game that was relatively
close, the Mavs turned this one into a
rout in the second quarter.
With Terry leading the way, Dallas
hit a barrage of 3-pointers to go
ahead by 24 points at halftime. When
he made 3s on consecutive posses-
sions early in the third quarter, Los
Angeles knew it wasn’t going to
come back in this game or the series.
Things got ugly early in the fourth
quarter, with vicious, frustration-
fueled cheap shots by Lamar Odom
and Andrew Bynum getting them
ejected 45 seconds apart. But at
game’s end, Dallas coaches, players
and team owner Mark Cuban lined
up to bid farewell to the Zen Master.
“It’s been a wonderful run,”
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emotionally, and getting charged up
for game after game and assault after
assault when you go in and play a
team,” Jackson said. “It was a chal-
lenge bigger than we could beat this
year.”
Four of Jackson’s five kids flew to
Dallas for this game, in case it was
the end. On Saturday, Jackson called
that “a drag that I don’t need,” but by
Sunday afternoon he was probably
happy to have them around. They sat
near the Lakers bench, wearing yel-
low hats with Roman numerals mark-
ing his 10th and 11th championships.
Then there was his extended fami-
ly — his coaches and players, espe-
cially Bryant.
“I grew up under him,” Bryant
said. “The way I approach things, the
way I think about things — not only
REUTERS basketball, life in general — comes
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson answers questions at a post- from him. It’s a little weird for me to
game news conference following Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference think of what next year is going to be
semi-final basketball playoff against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday. like.”
Jackson said. won six championships with Michael Assistant Brian Shaw, a former
The 65-year-old Jackson has Jordan, three with Kobe Bryant and Lakers player, is considered a
retired before, but he insists it’s for Shaquille O’Neal, and the last two front-runner to take over. The big-
good this time. While he goes out with Bryant leading the way. ger decisions for general manager
with the sour taste of his first sweep He had to be talked into coming Mitch Kupchak will be how to sur-
in 21 postseasons, and his second- back this year. The lure of chasing a round Bryant. He may want a
widest margin of defeat, it can’t over- 12th title, bundled neatly as four younger point guard than Derek
ride all the sweet days. three-peats, did it, but he knew it Fisher, who turns 37 before next
A Hall of Famer since 2007, he would be tough with a team worn season, and he may consider break-
leaves with a record 11 titles, and down by three straight years of reach- ing up his tandem of 7-footers,
only 10 series losses. Take away Red ing the finals. Bynum and Pau Gasol.
Auerbach, who won nine champi- “(That) puts a lot of strain on the “We all know they always come
onships, and Jackson won more titles basketball club from all angles: per- back and get themselves back in
than any two coaches combined. He sonalities, spiritually, physically, the race,” Jackson said. “The
Monday • May 9, 2011 15
Lakers are going to survive.”
For Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs,
clearing this hurdle sets them up
for a chance to redeem themselves
for flopping during the 2006 NBA
finals and for flaming out in every
postseason since. That’s why when
this game ended, confetti didn’t
fall; the organization’s bigger goal
is reaching the finals and winning
its first championship.
They’re halfway there, having
won a franchise-record six straight
playoff games, a streak that began
right after they blew a 23-point
lead in Game 4 of their first-round
series against Portland.
“The job is not finished,” Terry
said.
Dallas will host either Oklahoma
City or Memphis in the conference
finals. The Grizzlies lead the
Thunder 2-1 going into Game 4 on
Monday night. The next round
likely won’t start before next
Sunday, a layoff that could pay
huge dividends for a roster filled
with players in their 30s.
Then again, they might want to
keep playing the way they’re
going.
Terry tied a playoff record with
nine 3-pointers, and the club
matched NBA postseason marks
with 11 3s in the first half and 20
for the game. Dallas made 63 per-
cent of its shots from behind the
arc (20 of 32) and 60 percent of its
field goals (44 of 73).
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Jeter powers Yankees to win

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS comfortable. ... It’s pretty difficult to hit Jeter opened the game with a solid single,
NATIONAL LEAGUE
East Division
MLB STANDINGS

W L Pct GB
when you’re sitting around trying to think of and there was more to come. He had gone Philadelphia 22 11 .667 —
ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Jeter quit too many things, and I found myself thinking 259 at-bats without a homer since last Aug. Florida 20 13 .606 2
thinking about it and just started trying to hit of things early on.” 24 before leading off the fifth with a liner Atlanta 20 16 .556 3 1/2
the ball again. That philosophy is starting to Washington 16 18 .471 6 1/2
Under a microscope all season as he start- that barely cleared the 8-foot wall and land-
New York 15 19 .441 7 1/2
pay off for the New York Yankees and their ed slowly following a 2010 drop-off, the 36- ed in the Rangers’ bullpen in right-center.
much-scrutinized leadoff hitter. year-old Jeter also had three RBIs and his The captain didn’t wait long for his next Central Division
Jeter homered twice after going 62 games first stolen base of the year while raising his homer, leading off the seventh against Arthur W L Pct GB
without a long ball and finished with four St.Louis 20 15 .571 —
batting average from .256 to .276. Rhodes (1-2) with a deeper shot into the
hits to raise his batting average 20 points as Cincinnati 18 16 .529 1 1/2
“He told me the other day he’s starting to bullpen to break a 4-all tie.
Pittsburgh 17 17 .500 2 1/2
the Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 12-5 on feel good and he showed it today,” said CC “He looked like the old Derek Jeter,” Chicago 15 18 .455 4
Sunday, winning two of three in their only Sabathia, who got the win despite an erratic Rangers manager Ron Washington said. “He Milwaukee 14 20 .412 5 1/2
regular-season series in the Lone Star State outing. “He’s been a good player for a long swung the bat well. So did Granderson.” Houston 13 21 .382 6 1/2
this season. time. ... Sitting on the bench, he had an at-bat Curtis Granderson, who homered twice in
West Division
“Everybody needs a day like this, regard- and said, ‘I’m feeling good.’ That’s exciting Friday’s 4-1 victory, followed Jeter’s second W L Pct GB
less if you’re swinging well or you’re not to hear.” homer with his AL-leading 11th of the sea- Colorado 18 14 .563 —
swinging well,” Jeter said. “I just want to be The results are even better for the Yankees. son. San Francisco 18 16 .529 1
Los Angeles 16 19 .457 3 1/2
Arizona 15 18 .455 3 1/2
San Diego 14 20 .412 5

Konerko gets 5 BASEBALL

TRANSACTIONS
FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS—Released OF
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
hits, White Sox American League
BOSTON RED SOX—Placed SS Marco Scutaro on
the 15-day DL.Recalled INF Joe Iglesias from Paw-
tucket (IL).
Jay Cox.
FORT WORTH CATS—Claimed LHP Nolan Chest-
nut off waivers from Lincoln.
Can-Am League
East Division
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beat Seattle in 10 KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Traded OF Gregor Blanco

to Washington for a player to be named.
TAMPA BAY RAYS—Optioned OF Brandon Guyer to
Durham (IL). Recalled RHP Rob Delaney from
WORCESTER TORNADOES—Signed RHP Chris
Allen.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
New York
Tampa Bay
Boston
Toronto
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20
16
15
13
14
18
19
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.588
.471
.441
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—
4
5
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Durham. NBA—Fined Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jack- Baltimore 14 19 .424 5 1/2
National League son $35,000 for public comments about the
CINCINNATI REDS—Activated RHP Johnny Cueto officiating. Central Division
SEATTLE — Paul Konerko wasn’t sure he could even from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Carlos Fisher HOCKEY W L Pct GB
play because of a quirky left wrist that locks up at the most to Louisville (IL). National Hockey League Cleveland 22 11 .667 —
inopportune times. HOUSTON ASTROS—Placed OF Jason Bourgeois PHOENIX COYOTES—Acquired C Ethan Werek from
on the 15-day DL.Selected the contract of INF Joe N.Y.Rangers for C Oscr Lindberg. Kansas City 18 16 .529 4 1/2
“Five minutes before the game, it slid out while I was in Inglett from Oklahoma City (PCL). American Hockey League Detroit 17 18 .486 6
the cage,” said the Chicago White Sox first baseman. “It NEW YORK METS—Placed RHP Chris Young on the AHL—Suspended Manitoba RW Guillaume Des- Minnesota 12 20 .375 9 1/2
15-day DL.Selected the contract of LHP Pat Misch biens and C Garth Murray one game each as a Chicago 13 22 .371 10
goes in easy and goes out easy. When it’s there, it’s a pain.” from Buffalo (IL). Transferred LHP Johan Santana result of their actions in a May 6 game against
Konerko, who was lifted late Saturday when the wrist from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. Hamilton. West Division
flared, started and tied his career high with five hits, includ- PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Placed C Carlos Ruiz on COLLEGE W L Pct GB
the 15-day DL,retroactive to April 28. ARIZONA—Agreed to a contract extension with Los Angeles 20 15 .571 —
ing a single in the 10th inning that helped Chicago beat the WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Assigned OF Gregor men’s basketball coach Sean Miller.
Oakland 18 17 .514 2
Seattle Mariners 5-2. Blanco to Syracuse (IL). DUKE—Named Jeff Capel men’s assistant basket-
Texas 18 17 .514 2
Konerko raised his batting average from .295 to .323. American Association ball coach.
Seattle 16 19 .457 4
“Paul is about as professional a hitter as you are going to ———
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see,” said Mariners manager Eric Wedge, who dealt with
Konerko for years in the AL Central when he was 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Sunday’s Games
Cleveland’s manager “He knows the situation and what he is @ Detroit*
American League
trying to do and he does a good job with it.” TBD Detroit 5,Toronto 2
*Stanley Cup
Versus Playoffs Boston 9,Minnesota 5
Tampa Bay 5,Baltimore 3

Hawks beat Bulls 100-88

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OFF
vs.D-backs vs.D-backs vs.D-backs @ Cubs
7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 11:20 p.m.
N.Y.Yankees 12,Texas 5
Oakland 5,Kansas City 2
L.A.Angels 6,Cleveland 5
CSN-BAY CSN-BAY CSN-BAY CSN-BAY Chicago White Sox 5,Seattle 2,10 innings

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks finally won a second-round Sunday’s Games

playoff game at home. They can thank a guy who frequently gets Natiional League
booed by the home fans, and a young guard who wasn’t supposed @Rangers @ Rangers @ Rangers vs.White Sox
5:05 p.m. 11:05 a.m. OFF 7:05 a.m. L.A.Dodgers 4,N.Y.Mets 2
5:05 p.m.
to be playing much at all. Josh Smith answered his critics with a CSN-CAL CSN-CAL CSN-CAL CSN-CAL Florida 8,Washington 0
huge game — 23 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists — and fill- Pittsburgh 5,Houston 4
in Jeff Teague came up with the Derrick Rose-like plays down the 5/11 5/14 5/21 5/28 6/4 6/11 6/17 St.Louis 3,Milwaukee 1
stretch to lead the Hawks past the Chicago Bulls 100-88 Sunday Cincinnati 2,Chicago Cubs 0
night, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at two apiece. The @ Vancouver vs Crew vs. N.E. Rev @ Fire vs.Houston @ United @ KC San Diego 4,Arizona 3
7p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 5:30 p.m. San Francisco 3,Colorado 0
Hawks snapped a nine-game home losing streak in the second
round, their misery dating to a May 13, 1996, win against Orlando. Atlanta 5,Philadelphia 2
THE DAILY JOURNAL DATEBOOK Monday • May 9, 2011 17

‘Thor’hammers competition
By Christy Lemire
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES — “Thor” kicked off the

summer movie season by smashing the com-
petition at the box office with a $66 million
opening weekend.
The 3-D action picture from Paramount,
based on the Marvel comic, was by far the No.

M urray snagged his first piece of

cake and has the South San
Francisco Women’s Club to
thank. Actually he had it, then lost it. I gave
a presentation to the venerable club, deliver-
ing my usual dog and pony show (which
includes a real dog, Murray). As we were
being announced, Murray jumped up to the
edge of a table and ungraciously swiped a
good sized hunk. I managed to pry open his
mouth and save him the bellyache. Speakers
are supposed to get their audience’s attention
and a funny opening is always a good
approach. Mine wasn’t “textbook,” but did
the job. The rest of my talk was, well, a
piece of cake. During the Q and A, one
member said she had a raccoon in her yard
and called our officers for removal, but we
couldn’t help. Why, she asked? It’s simple.
For one, our mission regarding wildlife is
clear: to accept sick, injured and orphaned
wild animals, make them better (or help
them develop in the case of orphaned
babies) and release them back into their nat-
ural habitat. Even if we wanted to be an ani-
mal removal service, it would be the wrong
approach. Wild animals are generally drawn
to a property for food, water or shelter.
Many residents don’t realize they are provid-
ing one, two or all three. This is key, because
they need to focus on what is attracting the
wildlife, not the animal. Removing the
wildlife will only open a spot for another
wild animal. Residents can pay companies
to remove urban wildlife (and those compa-
nies will love to come again and again as
new animals take vacated spots) or they can
get our tips for free. For advice about mak-
ing your home or yard less hospitable for
local wildlife, call 650/340-7022, ext. 314 or
click the wildlife button across the top of our
homepage: www.PHS-SPCA.org.
Scott oversees PHS/SPCA’s Customer
Service, Behavior and Training, Education,
Outreach, Field Services, Cruelty
Investigation, Volunteer and Media/PR pro-
gram areas and staff. His companion,
Murray, oversees him.
1 movie, according to Sunday studio esti-
mates.
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth stars as
the arrogant god of thunder who’s sent down
to Earth as punishment. It was directed by
Kenneth Branagh, best known for making
films based on Shakespeare plays such an epic
“Hamlet,” and featured a supporting cast that
included Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman
and Stellan Skarsgard.
In second place was a holdover from last
week, the car-racing sequel “Fast Five” from
Universal Pictures. It made $32.5 million for a
total of nearly $140 million in just 10 days.
Although the opening for “Thor” wasn’t as
enormous as those of other superhero movies,
it still exceeded studio expectations, which
were around $55 million. It was the third-
highest opening for a Marvel franchise
launch, behind “Spider-Man,” which made
$115 million in 2002, and “Iron Man,” which
made $98.6 million in 2008.
Don Harris, Paramount’s executive vice
president for distribution, thought the film
held appeal for both men and women; 37 per-
cent of the audience was female.
“Chris Hemsworth looks like he’s going to
be a movie star,” Harris said. “Kenneth
Branagh made a very smart movie, and the
idea that the man who’s most closely identi-
fied with Shakespeare is making a Marvel
superhero movie, I always thought was pretty
interesting. Audiences connected with the
Natalie Portman relationship, between her
character and Thor. The movie looks spectac-
ular on the screen. It was fun, and it’s a big,
epic movie.”
Hollywood.com box office analyst Paul
Dergarabedian thought “Thor” had a pretty
respectable opening given that it’s a lesser-
known comic book title.
“Expectations always get wildly overblown
with superhero movies — a superhero movie
has the biggest opening weekend of all time:
“Thor”earned $66 million at the box office over the weekend.
Top ten movies
1.“Thor,“ $66 million.
2.“Fast Five,”$32.5 million.
3.“Jumping the Broom,“ $13.7 million.
4.“Something Borrowed,”$13.2 million.
5.“Rio,”$8.2 million.
6.“Water for Elephants,“ $5.6 million.
7.“Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family,”
$3.9 million.
8.“Prom,”$2.4 million.
9.“Soul Surfer,”$2.1 million.
10.“Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil,“ $1.9
million.
‘The Dark Knight,’“ Dergarabedian said of
the hit in the Batman franchise. ”Expectations
are always extremely high, especially on the
first weekend in May, which is traditionally a
huge weekend.“
“It may have a solid hold,” he added.
“Sometimes it’s not just about opening week-
end. Sometimes it’s about playability.”
The next big competition for “Thor” comes
in two weeks, on May 20, with the opening of
“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,”
the fourth film in the blockbuster Disney fran-
chise. On Memorial Day weekend come the
sequels “The Hangover Part II” from Warner
Bros. and “Kung Fu Panda 2” from
Paramount.
Opening in a close third and fourth place
were two wedding-themed movies, both of
which served as counter-programming to the
effects-laden spectacles in theaters.
“Jumping the Broom” from TriStar Pictures
came in third with $13.7 million, higher than
studio expectations, which were around $10
million. Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine
star as the mothers of two families that clash
as they’re about to be united in their children’s
marriage.
In fourth place was the Warner Bros.
romantic drama “Something Borrowed,”
based on the Emily Giffin best-seller, which
made about $13.2 million. Ginnifer Goodwin
stars as a lawyer who realizes she’s in love
with the fianci of her best friend, played by
Kate Hudson.
In limited release, Summit Entertainment’s
“The Beaver,” starring Mel Gibson as a
depressed man who communicates through a
beaver hand puppet, made $104,000 at 22 the-
aters. Directed by and co-starring Jodie
Foster, the dramedy marks Gibson’s first
major role since a series of off-screen rants
and scandals tarnished his reputation. It
expands nationwide May 20.
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StephenandRosalie Guinasso
Stephen and Rosalie Guinasso cele-
brated their 60th wedding anniversary
May 5. They were married May 5, 1951.
Birth announcements:
Luis Diaz and Nadine LeBlanc, of
San Carlos, gave birth to a baby girl at
Sequoia Hospital April 13.
Maroo Lieuw and Nan Yu, of
Mountain View, gave birth to a baby boy
at Sequoia Hospital April 13.
Forrest and Carly Donnellan, of
Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl
at Sequoia Hospital April 13.
Sergio Gonzalez and Gloria Cahuich,
of Redwood City, gave birth to a baby
boy at Sequoia Hospital April 14.
Morgan Dollard and Samantha
Narich-Dollard, of San Mateo, gave
birth to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital
April 14.
Panagiotis and Angela Sotiras, of San
Mateo, gave birth to a baby boy at
Sequoia Hospital April 15.
Joseph and Kristina Sullivan, of
Millbrae, gave birth to a baby girl at
Sequoia Hospital April 15.
Ryan and Marie de Luna, of San
Mateo, gave birth to twins, a boy and a
girl, at Sequoia Hospital April 15.
Daniel and Laura Garcia, of Redwood
City, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia
Hospital April 16.
Rinesh and Monika Padarath, of San
Carlos, gave birth to a baby boy at
Sequoia Hospital April 16.
Mark Richardson and Jennifer
Leonard, of Burlingame, gave birth to a
baby girl at Sequoia Hospital April 17.
Blaire and Jennifer Dore, of San
Carlos, gave birth to a baby girl at
Sequoia Hospital April 17.
David Davenport and Lauri
Medeiros, of San Carlos, gave birth to a
baby girl at Sequoia Hospital April 18.
Tracie Sugiyama, of Redwood City,
gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia
Hospital April 18.
Jeffrey and Megan Bernstein, of
Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl
at Sequoia Hospital April 19.
Jonathan Ontiveros and Toyita
Martinez, of East Palo Alto, gave birth
to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital April
19.
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Douglas and Lori Willbanks, of
Menlo Park, gave birth to a baby girl at Breathe California Award
Sequoia Hospital April 19.
Subrata Majumder and Sanchita to SolarCity of Foster City
Mukherjee, of Redwood City, gave birth
to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital April
20.
Thomas and Tamara Porter, of
Belmont, gave birth to a baby girl at
Sequoia Hospital April 21.
Carlos and Antonette Araujo, of
Santa Clara, gave birth to a baby boy at
Sequoia Hospital April 22.
Joshua and Marcelli Corland Mares,
of San Jose, gave birth to a baby girl at
Sequoia Hospital April 23.
Michael and Candace Robertson, of
Menlo Park, gave birth to a baby boy at
Sequoia Hospital April 24.
Sean and Erin Hughes, of San Mateo,
gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia
Hospital April 25.
Anand Shukla and Avantika Saxena,
of Santa Clara, gave birth to a baby girl
at Sequoia Hospital April 25.
Rodney and Jasmine Li Munsayac, of
San Mateo, gave birth to a baby boy at
Sequoia Hospital April 25.
Jeremy and Sally Malander, of
Burlingame, gave birth to twins, a boy
and a girl, at Sequoia Hospital April 25.
Christopher and Kristin MIchaels, of
Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl
PHOTO COURTESY OF ILLUMIX STUDIOS
at Sequoia Hospital April 26.
Christopher and Catherine Afarian,
Lyndon Rive,Founder and CEO of Foster City’s
SolarCity,accepts a 2011 Clean Air Award April
of Mountain View, gave birth to a baby 15 from Breathe California.SolarCity advances
boy at Sequoia Hospital April 26. the use of affordable solar power to more
Fraser Smith and Amy McLaughlin, than 11,000 customers. Breathe California is
of Menlo Park, gave birth to a baby boy dedicated to fighting lung disease, advocat-
at Sequoia Hospital April 26. ing for clean air and advancing public health.
Steven and Lavenia Church, of San Its awards recognize local innovations and
Mateo, gave birth to a baby boy at accomplishments that help make the Bay
Sequoia Hospital April 27. Area a leader in improving air quality.
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TRAVEL WRITERS VISIT FILOLI
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN MONTGOMERY
Forty members of the San Francisco-based professional organization Bay Area Travel
Writers (BATW) journeyed to Woodside April 16 to tour the Georgian country house and
spectacular English Renaissance garden of Filoli,one of the finest remaining American
country estates of the early 20th century.In the BATW group were (front row,left to right)
Georgia Hesse, Diane LeBow, Mary Ann Bendel and Erin Caslavka. Showing the group
through were Filoli docents (back row,left to right) Mary Ann Basler,Mark Gathmann,and
Julia Dillingham.
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CRAZY ABOUT HORSES
KORE CHAN
Kay Beltrame of San Mateo (left,on palomino Butterscotch) and her friend Raiina Belland
(right, on Likely) take part in the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department’s
‘Crazy About Horses’Mini Day Camp April 16 at Portola Valley’s Spring Down Equestrian
Center. Riding instructors Robyn Ogilvie (standing, left) and Caroline Warde (standing,
right) introduced the day’s participants to the fundamentals of horsemanship.
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programs, applicants must demonstrate
how their program promotes student
success, employs a high degree of cre-
ativity and demonstrates transferability.
“We are excited to celebrate the won-
derful and innovative school programs
across this county,” said Shelly Masur,
president of the San Mateo County
School Boards Association and Redwood
City Elementary School District board
trustee. “Despite ever-declining
resources for public education, innova-
tion is alive and well in San Mateo
County schools, and we applaud all of
those who devote their life to the service
of our children. “
The 2011 Kent Award winners include
programs that focus on innovation in the
areas of learning models, community
service, environmental stewardship, spe-
cial education, services for at-risk stu-
dents, counseling and character develop-
ment, health and wellness, and extracur-
ricular activities. Winners will be hon-
ored during a ceremony Monday, May
23.
“I’m honored. I’m absolutely honored,”
Ross said of the award. “Whether we got
the recognition or not, we believe in this.
I want to take this and go districtwide.”
Ross noted her next focus, which is still in
the planning stages, will be addressing
issues of bullying that are not reported.
In Redwood City, North Star
Academy consistently boasts state test
scores among the highest in the county.
The school is within a district hard-hit
by budget cuts and remains a standout
thanks to compacting curriculum and
differentiated instruction, which was
recognized this year by the Kent
Awards.
North Star bases its curriculum on
the Joseph Renzulli theory.
“If you have high achieving kids
you’re able to compact the curriculum,
take all of the standards and find out
what they know already. Review or
skip information based on the mastery
level and teach [students] what they
don’t know, buying time to enrich that
curriculum,” Principal Wendy Kelly
said.
Renzulli’s Enrichment Triad Model
was developed in 1986 specifically for the
education of gifted students so teachers
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manently ban any new pay day lenders
and establish a plan to phase out those
already operating in Daly City. The idea
mimics legislation passed in December
by the Pacifica City Council to extend a
two-year interim moratorium on the
lenders in that city.
Pay day lenders charge customers an
average of 400 percent on a two-week
loan, leaving the typical borrower pay-
ing $800 for a $300 loan, according to
statistics by the Silicon Valley
Community Foundation cited by
Canepa.
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ing. A number of students expressed
concerns earlier this year to the San
Mateo County Community College
District Board of Trustees about the pro-
posed demolition. They cited a loss of
educational opportunities and gave
alternative options. On Thursday, the
bond oversight committee, which over-
sees bond-funded projects such as this
one, voted 6-2 with two abstentions that
the project was in accordance with how
voters were told the money would be
used.
Voters approved Measure A, a $468
million bond, in 2005. The committee
LOCAL/CALENDAR
could provide programs that are qualita-
tively different. The model includes three
types of enrichment: General
interest/exploratory activities, group
training activities/skills development and
individual and small group investigation
of real problems.
The point at North Star isn’t to acceler-
ate a student into the next grade or math
class but to explore the concepts within
the curriculum a bit further. A number of
classes are offered, but there wouldn’t be
enough time for those enrichment activi-
ties without the compacted curriculum
philosophy.
Included in the award recipients is
the winner of the second annual Emily
Garfield Preventive Counseling Award.
The Emily Garfield Award was estab-
lished last year through a grant from
Youth Empowering Systems to honor
local education pioneer Emily Garfield
to focus on successful alcohol and drug
prevention programs as well as positive
youth development and community
wellness programs. The winner of the
2011 Emily Garfield Preventive
Counseling Award is Kate Nasse of the
San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
School District.
Nasse joined the district in 1993 and
serves as the elementary school counselor
for its 16 schools.
Over the years, she formed collabora-
tions with human services agencies, the
Youth Services Bureau of the YMCA, and
The Children’s Place to bring counseling
services to many of the district’s children
and families. Through these partnerships,
interns are placed at high needs schools
while Nasse works individually and in
small groups to help children feel a sense
of empowerment in their lives.
“I want children to know that our
schools are filled with caring adults that
will help with their overwhelming cir-
cumstances,” she said. “It is a success
when our students experience that they
can express their emotions, know that
someone will listen, and jump back into
learning. I believe that education is one
of the main keys to a successful and happy
life. It is our belief that counseling helps
attain that goal.”
For more information about the Kent
Awards visit http://www.smcsba.org.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email:
heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone:
(650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
In total, he said, that means the more
than 2,800 pay day lenders in California
are charging $450 million in fees to
more than 1 million state residents.
Pay day loans work by a client writing
a check for the principal plus a fee. The
lender promises not to cash the check
until the loan comes due which is typi-
cally the next pay day. The customer can
either return to the store to pay off the
debt or allow the store to cash the check.
Lenders are allowed to charge an
annual percentage rate of up to 459 per-
cent.
The trap is that customers who can’t
repay the original combination of loan
and fees lead them to consistently bor-
row more and more. The only recourse
cities have is enacting local legislation
pointed to a number of reasons within
the bond project list that demolishing
the building, expanding parking and
renovating garden areas were within the
voter-approved scope of work including:
Demolish outdated, non-compliance
structures; repair, replace and re-route
existing roadways; remove hazardous
materials including asbestos; modify for
handicapped accessibility; repair and
construct instructional and support facil-
ities; and replace, repair or install land-
scape irrigation systems and other land-
scaping projects.
Students had argued the plan will cre-
ate 160 to 170 parking spaces, a larger
lot than needed. They had requested a
smaller parking lot while maintaining
the area’s greenery.
CSM President Michael Claire pre-
viously explained bond project plans
Kent Award winners
• Fifth Grade Service Program
(Cipriani Elementary School Belmont
Redwood Shores School
District)
• After School Enrichment Program
(Sandpiper Elementary School, Belmont
Redwood Shores
School District)
• Project Based Learning (Burlingame
Intermediate School, Burlingame School
District)
• Personal Learning Plan Program
(Half Moon Bay High School, Cabrillo
Unified School District)
• Fernando Rivera School
Peacekeepers (Fernando Rivera School,
Jefferson Elementary School
District)
• The Spectrum Program (Adult
Division/State Preschool, Jefferson
Elementary School District and
Jefferson Union High School District)
• News Segments (William H. Crocker
Middle School, Hillsborough City School
District)
• Advisory (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
School, Pacifica School District)
• Celebrate Diversity Day (Ocean
Shore School, Pacifica School District)
• Take-Home Reading Program
(Adelante Spanish Immersion School,
Redwood City School
District)
• Compacting Curriculum and
Differentiated Instruction (North Star
Academy, Redwood City
School District)
• Performing and Fine Arts (Orion
School, Redwood City School District)
• Proud to Be Healthy and Green
(Rollingwood Elementary School, San
Bruno Park School District)
• SDC Pre-School Program (Arundel
School, San Carlos School District)
• After School Reading and Math Clubs
(Heather School, San Carlos School
District)
• Workability Activity Resource Center
Special Education Program (Workability
Activity Resource
• Center at El Portal, County Office of
Education)
• Recycling and Composting Program
(San Mateo Park School, San Mateo
Foster City School
District)
• Bowditch Unites Children and
Community for Safety (Bowditch Middle
School, San Mateo Foster City School
District)
to keep such stores away, Canepa said.
He suggests creating a partnership
between Daly City and credit unions
that would allow short-term loans up to
$500 with a maximum APR of 18 per-
cent for residents and give users the
ability to build credit by paying off
loans over a period of up to a year.
Canepa also wants a cap of three loans
per person per year and a financial edu-
cation requirement for borrowers.
He anticipates having his proposal
before the City Council in the next few
weeks.
Michelle Durand can be reached by email:
michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone:
(650) 344-5200 ext. 102.
are fluid.
He noted the cosmetology depart-
ment, for example, is now located in the
new health and wellness center or the
faculty office building, which was origi-
nally going to be demolished and
rebuilt, was a reworked project. Offices
were instead built at the college center
building, which saved money, he said.
Once projects are complete, the square
footage of the campus’ buildings will
increase by 19 percent, he said.
Looking again at the plans, it didn’t
make as much sense to refurbish a build-
ing that won’t be widely used. Also,
parking on the north side of the campus
is sparse. The lot is currently slated to be
staff parking, but Claire said parking
issues change often and it could be used
by students in the future.
MONDAY, MAY 9
Calendar
General Caregiving Skills. 10 a.m.
to 11 a.m. City of San Mateo Senior
Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas,
San Mateo. Meet Care Coordinator
Anabel Zepeda of Always Best Care
Senior Services, an authorized
provider for the new American Red
Cross Program ‘Family Caregiving,’
whose presentation will enhance
your skills, reduce your stress and
build confidence. Free. For more
information call 522-7490.
Cedar Street Supportive Housing
Groundbreaking. 4 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. 110 Cedar St., Redwood City.
Come join us as we celebrate the
groundbreaking of this 14-unit
development, which will provide
badly needed supportive housing to
some of the most vulnerable in our
community. For more information
call 368-3345.
TOPS. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. College
Heights Church, 1150 W. Hillsdale
Blvd., San Mateo. Help support
members lose weight. $5. For more
information call 595-5590.
TUESDAY, MAY 10
Food Addicts in Recovery
Anonymous. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sequoia Health & Wellness Center,
749 Brewster Ave., Redwood City.
Food Addicts in Recovery
Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step
recovery program for anyone suffer-
ing from food obsession, overeating,
under-eating or bulimia. For more
information call 533-4992.
Brushstorkes Social Painting
Group. 10 a.m. Belmont Parks &
Recreation Center, 20 Twin Pines
Lane, Belmont. Brushstorkes is a
new social painting group for painter
of all levels. Free. For more informa-
tion call 595-7444
Spring Job and Career Resource
Fair. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. San Mateo
County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga
Drive, San Mateo. This event offers
and opportunity of job seekers to
meet representatives from local com-
panies who are hiring. Free. For
more information call 344-5200.
Employment Roundtable. 10 a.m.
to noon. Redwood City Library,
1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood
City. Employers participating in the
roundtable include, but are not limit-
ed to, Home Depot, VA Palo Alto
Health Care System and Second
Harvest Food Bank.
Sales and Management Career
Fair. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Embassy
Suites Hotel, 150 Anza Blvd.,
Burlingame. Employers and job
seekers meet face to face at this job
fair specifically for those seeking
careers in sales and management.
Dress professionally and bring
resumes. Free. For more information
go to thejobmarket.us.
Evening of Remembrance
Memorial Service. 6:30 p.m. to 8
p.m. The Tiffany Chapel, 1370 El
Camino Real, Colma. Individuals
and families who are grieving will
find a safe place to remember, reflect
and honor their lost loved ones. Free.
For more information call (408)773-
4284.
Empower Portola Valley. 6:30 p.m.
Portola Valley Town Hall, 765
Portola Road, Portola Valley.
Residents are invited to a presenta-
tion to discover how a home energy
assessment can identify health, com-
fort and energy saving opportunities
in their homes. Free. For more infor-
mation call 962-9876.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
Artwork from Kidzart on Display.
Bianchini’s Market, 810 Laurel St.,
San Carlos. On display will be stu-
dent art from Arundel, Brittain
Acres, Heather adn White Oaks. For
more information call 486-1940.
Become a Power Googler. 10:30
a.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda
de las Pulgas, Belmont. Learn tips
and tricks to help uncover informa-
tion efficiently in popular search
engines. Free. For more information
email conrad@smcl.org.
The Canadian Women’s Club of
the San Francisco Bay Area
Fashion Show & Luncheon
Fundraiser. 11 a.m. Basque Cultural
Center, 599 Railway Ave.
Kiwanis Club of San Mateo
Meeting. 12:10 p.m. Poplar Creek
Grill Municipal Golf Course, 1700
Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo.
Group meets every Wednesday.
RSVP required. For more informa-
tion or to register call (415) 309-
6467.
City Talk Toastmasters Club
Meeting. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Redwood City Main Library
Community Room, 1044
Middlefield Road, Redwood City.
improve communication and leader-
ship skills in a friendly and support-
ive atmosphere. Free. For more
information email johnmcd@hot-
mail.com.
Beginning LinkedIn in Your Job
Search. 7 p.m. Foster City
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Recreation Center, 650 Shell Blvd.
Foster City. Phase2careers presents a
job search workshop where you can
learn how to use LinkedIn and
research companies. $10 non-mem-
bers, $8 members (basic), Free mem-
bers (advanced). For more informa-
tion call574-1766.
THURSDAY, MAY 12
The Latino Bay Area Housing
Report. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sofitel Hotel, 223 Twin Dolphin
Drive, Redwood City. This panel
presentation will address the afford-
ability in housing and jobs imbal-
ance with an emphasis on political
representation, the role of non-prof-
its, and the Latino entrepreneurial
spirit. For more information call
212-6532.
Chapter 1317 Active & Retired
Federal Employees Meeting. 11:30
a.m. Beresford Recreation Center,
2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San
Mateo. There will be a guest spreak-
er. For more information call 345-
5001.
San Mateo Public Library Movie
Night. 3:30 p.m. San Mateo Public
Library — Children’s Services, 55
W. Third Ave., San Mateo. The fea-
tured movie is ‘Alice in Wonderland
60th anniversary.’ Free. For more
information call 522-7836.
Japanese Disaster Relief
Fundraiser. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tops
Burger and Grill, 450 S. Norfolk St.,
San Mateo. We will have raffles for
great prizes including Giants tick-
ets. For more information call 344-
8679.
Computer Education Training.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Burlingame
Public Library, 480 Primrose Road,
Burlingame. Introduction to
Computers and the Internet. For
more information call 558-7400 ext.
2.
Pops Concert. 7 p.m. Sequoia High
School, 1201 Brewster Ave.,
Redwood City. Performances by the
Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble,
Drumline and Band. Tickets $5 at the
door. For more information call 369-
2225.
Mercy High School Spring
Chorale Concert. 7:30 p.m. 1721
Hillside Drive, Burlingame. For
more information call 762-1114.
FRIDAY, MAY 13
Edu-Therapy Learning Center
Book Talk and Self-Portrait Art
Show. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Piazza
Italia Restaurant, 321 Primrose
Road, Burlingame.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
Cactus/Succulent Sale. 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. 317 San Miguel Way, San
Mateo. Sponsored by the Peninsula
Succulent Club. For more informa-
tion call 341-6963.
Just Between Friends. 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. San Mateo Expo Center, 2495
S. Deleware St., San Mateo. It is a
brand new children's and maternity
consignment sales event where fami-
lies can bring in and sell their gently
used kids clothes, toys, shoes,
strollers, furniture and more and earn
up to 65 percent on their sales. For
more information call (415)710-
3973.
Downtown Redwood City Transit
and Housing Tour.10 a.m. to noon.
An in-depth and up-close look at
Redwood City’s plan to create a
vibrant, 24-hour downtown. Housing
will be a critical component of this
vision. For more information call
508-7826.
For more events visit
smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.
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Something big, but not necessarily material in nature
that you’ve always wanted for yourself might be suc-
cessfully obtained in the year ahead. However, it isn’t
likely to come about without help from others, so let
friends get your back.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You’re apt to be quite
secure about who you are and what you want to do,
making it possible for you to express your feelings
without any reservations. There’s little doubt you’ll get
what you want.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Use what you’ve
discovered to be the key to success: wanting for your
companions what you want for yourself. It’ll make you
even more popular than you already are.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Realize what you hear is
nothing but propaganda, and you’ll easily counteract
any negative thoughts regarding a project you’re work-
ing on. Keep your eyes on the prize.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Watch and learn from the
experience of an associate. It is quite possible that
what you observe from this person’s encounter will be
applicable to your own situation or interests.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t give up too easily if
your initial efforts do not produce the results you are
anticipating. Accept all offers of help from cohorts,
because someone will have the answer.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though you think you resolve in a way that’ll make everyone feel good.
know what to do, listen to all advice from colleagues. A AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A certain person who
significant suggestion is likely to come from someone cares for you would be happy to know that you like him
you’d least expect. or her as well. Don’t hesitate to use terms of friendli-
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Under your creative ness when this person displays an interest in you.
touch, the unsightly can take on a new look. Put PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You might have to be a
your talents to good use in areas that can use some bit of a juggler in order to acquire something expensive
beautification. that you’ve been wanting, but if you desire it hotly
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It’s good to be enough, you’ll find a way to get it.
your own person, but operating in unison with Cupid ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- When you want some-
could pay off. Don’t be too quick to reject someone just thing important, you can go all-out, which is well and
because you don’t want to get involved. good, as long as you don’t step on anybody else’s toes
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keep an open mind to get it. Rejection is possible if you do.
concerning a distasteful situation, because there is
a strong possibility that an abrasive problem could Copyright 2011, United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
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104 Training 110 Employment 110 Employment 110 Employment 203 Public Notices 296 Appliances
TERMS & CONDITIONS OPEN - Full time Laundry/Housekeeping THE SOUTH San Francisco Unified VACUUM CLEANER small with all at-
The San Mateo Daily Journal Classi- and Maintenance/Handyman positions. School District invites applications for the tachments for cars $30 San Mateo
fieds will not be responsible for more CAREGIVERS Please apply in person Best Western, position of Personnel Commissioner. 650-341-5347
than one incorrect insertion, and its lia- 480 N. Bayshore Blvd., San Mateo, CA The newly appointed Commissioner will
bility shall be limited to the price of one 2 years be one of three members who is respon- WASHER/DRYER COMBO, all-in-one
insertion. No allowance will be made for sible for implementing and interpreting
errors not materially affecting the value experience SALES - Merit System Rules and providing equal
unit. $95 (650)483-3693
of the ad. All error claims must be sub- treatment and the protection of equal WASHER/DRYER “MAYTAG” - Brand
mitted within 30 days. For full advertis- required. Putnam Auto Group rights for all classified personnel. The ap- new with 3 year warranty, $850. both,
pointment will be effective through De- (650)726-4168
ing conditions, please ask for a Rate
Card. Immediate Buick Pontiac GMC cember 1, 2012.
$50,000 Average Expectation Minimum Qualifications:
Placement a must… 1. Must be a registered voter and reside 297 Bicycles
106 Tutoring on all assignments 5 Men or Women for within the territorial jurisdiction of
SSFUSD. BICYCLE - Sundancer Jr., 26”, $75. obo
Career Sales Position (650)676-0732
2. Must be a known adherent to the prin-
CALL (650)777-9000 ciples of the Merit System which sup-
TUTORING • Car Allowance
• Paid insurance w/life & dental
• 401k plan
ports the concept of employment selec-
tion, retention and promotion on the ba-
GIRL'S BIKE HUFFY Purple 6-speed
good cond. $35 - Angela (650)269-3712
sis of merit and fitness.
• Five day work week 3. The applicant shall not be an employ- WOMEN’S BICYCLE 3-speed, made in
Spanish, French, CAREGIVERS ee of SSFUSD or a member of the Board Belgium. $50 (650)483-3693
We’re currently looking for Top Performers earn $100k Plus!! of Trustees of any school district or coun-
Italian experienced eldercare aides-- Bilingual a plus ty board of education. 298 Collectibles
CNAs, HHAs & Live-ins Paid training included Additional Information:
Certificated Local Call Mr. Olson The Personnel Commission meets on 1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My
with excellent references to 1-866-788-6267 the third Wednesday of each month (ex- Head" 82/125 See:
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Good pay and Personnel Commissioners serve on a $75
All Ages! volunteer basis, but do receive a $25 per
excellent benefits! meeting stipend. 28 RECORDS - 78 RPMS, Bing Crosby,
SALES/MARKETING
Drivers preferred. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER
(650)573-9718 Call Claudia at
INFORMATICA CORPORATION has an
employment opportunity in Redwood
City, CA. Principal Software Engineer
INTERNSHIPS
The San Mateo Daily Journal is looking
THAN 4:30PM ON MAY 27, 2011
For additional information or to obtain
Frankie Laine, Al Jolson, many others, all
in book albums, $60. all, (650)347-5104
(650) 556-9906 (RC39SAR). Responsible for large scale for ambitious interns who are eager to application materials, please contact 49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all,
www.homesweethomecare.com feature or component; design solutions a jump into the business arena with both (650) 877-8735 or email:
feet and hands. Learn the ins and outs (650)592-2648
large feature across components and yalzugaray@ssfusd.org
of the newspaper and media industries.
107 Musical Instruction technologies. Lead minor or mainte-
This position will provide valuable
nance release within team and lead en- Army shirtl, long sleeves, with pockets.
tire feature process. Send your resume experience for your bright future.
Fax resume (650)344-5290 XL $15 each (408)249-3858
Music Lessons
Sales • Repairs • Rentals HOME (must reference job title and job code:
RC39SAR) to Informatica Corporation,
Attn: M/S KM024, 100 Cardinal Way,
email info@smdailyjournal.com BAY MEADOWS UMBRELLA - Color-
ful, large-size, can fit two people under-
Bronstein Music INSPECTOR Redwood City, CA 94063. 210 Lost & Found neath. $20 (650)867-2720
363 Grand Ave. 203 Public Notices LOST - DUFFEL bag. Dark red on BAY MEADOWS bag & umbrella -
So. San Francisco Have a ladder? NEWSPAPER INTERNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
wheels filled with workout clothes. De
Anza Blvd. San Mateo April 14. Gener-
$15.each, (650)345-1111
(650)588-2502 A camera? JOURNALISM
STATEMENT #244166
The following person is doing business
ous reward! 650-345-1700 BEETLE FAN London Pauadium
Royal Command performance '63 poster
bronsteinmusic.com Draw a diagram? The Daily Journal is looking for in- as: Stanford Inn, 115 El Camino Real, LOST SET OF KEYS Woodside Road $50., (650)525-1410
terns to do entry level reporting, re- MENLO PARK, CA 94025 is hereby reg-
We have lots of work! search, updates of our ongoing fea- istered by the following owner: Natural
Plaza, RWC or possibly Stanford Medical
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters
Clinic on Page Mill Rd. Palo Alto.
tures and interviews. Photo interns al- Traditions, Inc., CA. The business is con- FOUND! uncirculated with Holder $15/all,
Pre-visited-Preset so welcome. ducted by a Corporation. The registrants (408)249-3858
110 Employment inspections. commenced to transact business under LOST: Center cap from wheel of Cadil-
We expect a commitment of four to the FBN on 06/26/2006. lac. Around Christmas time. Chrome with ELVIS PRESLEY poster book $20.,
ASSISTANT MANAGER - MUST have Training, top pay. eight hours a week for at least four /s/ Ranjeet K. Pancholy / multi-colored Cadillac emblem in center. (650)692-3260
jewelry/retail experience. Benefits - months. The internship is unpaid, but This statement was filed with the Asses- Small hole near edge for locking device.
Bonus - No Nights! intelligent, aggressive and talented in- sor-County Clerk on 04/05/11. (Publish- GLASSES 6 sets redskins, good condi-
(650)367-6500, Fax # (650)367-6400
mail to: jobs@jewelryexchange.com
372-2810 terns have progressed in time into
paid correspondents and full-time re-
ed in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
04/18/11, 04/25/11, 05/02/11, 05/09/11).
Belmont or San Carlos area.
Joel 650-592-1111. tion never used $12./all. (650)345-1111

Mr. Inman porters. JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Ri-

SALES/ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE -
Experienced, good work ethic, ener-
getic, nice voice, heavy phone sales,
flex hours. Salary & commission,
(650)578-9000
COOK & WAITRESS for breakfast &
lunch, experienced. 348 Grand Ave.,
SSF, (415)828-4164.
110 Employment
110 Employment
HOME CARE AIDES
Multiple shifts to meet your needs. Great
pay & benefits, Sign-on bonus, 1yr exp
required.
Matched Caregivers (650)839-2273,
(408)280-7039 or (888)340-2273
110 Employment
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ular mail to 800 S. Claremont St #210,
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110 Employment
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #244011
The following person is doing business
as: Quailstone Consulting Group, Inc.,
523 Hillside Road, REDWOOD CITY, CA
94062 is hereby registered by the follow-
ing owner: Quailstone Consulting Group,
Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a
Corporation. The registrants commenced
to transact business under the FBN on
/s/ Gordon Wachtel /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk on 03/25/11. (Publish-
ed in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
04/25/11, 05/02/11, 05/09/11, 05/16/11).
110 Employment
295 Art
AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL Bark
Painting 12"X16" signed original made of
paper bark, gebung, lichens, $100
650-595-3933
296 Appliances
AIR CONDITIONER - slider model for
narrow windows, 10k BTU, excellent
condition, $100., (650)212-7020
CHANDELIER NEW 4 lights $30.
(650)878-9542
CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all.
(650)368-3037
ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric
heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621
GAS STOVE - great condition, clean
ready to use. $99., (650)583-4874
GAS STOVE, small, 4 burner oven and
broiler. 26.5 D x 20.5 W. SOLD!
PORTABLE GE Dishwasher, excellent
condition $75 OBO, (650)583-0245
RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric,
1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621
RCA VACUUM tube manual '42 $25.
(650)593-8880
SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse
power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393
TOP LOAD FRIGIDAIRE WASHER -
good condition, $50., SSF. SOLD!
VACUUM CLEANER $50 (650)367-1350
chard (650)834-4926
MERCHANT MARINE, framed forecastle
card, signed by Captain Angrick '70. 13 x
17 inches $35 cash. (650)755-8238
PHOTO - 4x8 signed photo of Arnold Ce-
peda $10., (650)692-3260
PHOTO - 8 x 10 signed photo of Gaylord
Perry $10., (650)692-3260
PHOTO - 8x10 signed retirement book of
Joe Montana $39 Authenicated,
(650)692-3260
POSTER - framed photo of President
Wilson and Chinese Junk $25 cash,
(650)755-8238
SF GIANTS official replica name/number
home jersey, Vizquel, men's large, dou-
ble knit, $45., SOLD!
SPORTS CARDS over 10k some stars
and old cards $100/all. (650)207-2712
VASE - with tray, grey with red flowers,
perfect condition, $25., (650)345-1111
WELLS FARGO solid brass Belt Buckle
$40., (650)692-3260
302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Perculater Urn. perfect
condition includes electric cord $85.
(415)565-6719
ANTIQUE STOOL - Rust color cushion
with lions feet, antique, $50.obo,
(650)525-1410
CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot,
solid mahogany. $300/obo.
(650)867-0379

GOT JOBS? VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition

$40. (650)878-9542
VACUUM CLEANER Oreck-cannister
type $40., (650)637-8244
STEAMER TRUNK - beautiful old camel-
back style, outside wood strips, em-
bossed metal, SOLD!

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303 Electronics
46” MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great
condition. $400. (650)261-1541.
BLACK TV stand 15 inches H 28 inches
w with glass doors FREE with pickup
650-871-5078
COLOR TV - Apex digital, 13”, perfect
condition, manual, remote, $70.,
(650)867-2720
COMSWITCH 3500 - used for fax, com-
puter modem, telephone answering ma-
chine, never used, $20., (650)347-5104
DEWALT HEAVY duty work site radio
charger in box $100. (650)756-7878
DVD PLAYER AMW excellent condition
simple to use $35. (650)347-5104
FIVE REALISTIC-BRAND shelf speak-
ers, 8 ohms, new, 4 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. x 7
in. $10/each. (650)364-0902
FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767
MAGNAVOX PORTABLE 10 inch color
TV, excellent working condition, easily
portable, only $19, call 650-595-3933
PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., (650)637-
8244
STEREO PHONOGRAPH in cabinet,
plays vinyl LPs. $80 (650)483-3693
TV - Big Screen, $70., ok condition,
(650)367-1350
TV 25 inch color with remote $25. Sony
12 inch COLOR TV FOR $10 EXCEL-
LENT COND. (650)520-0619
TV 5 inch Black and white good condition
in box $10. SOLD!
TV SET Philips 21 inch with remote $40.,
(650)692-3260
VINTAGE SEARS 8465 aluminum photo
tripod + bag. Sturdy! VG cond. See:
http://tinyurl.com/3v9oxrk $25 650-204-
0587
304 Furniture
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era
$40/both. (650)670-7545
2 MIRRORED chest of drawers, $50.
each, (415)375-1617
4 STURDY metal dining chairs $20/each.
(650)756-6778
AEROBED NEW! Twin, matress skitr
with matress cloth cover. SOLD!
ARMOIRE CABINET - $90., (415)375-
1617
BED BRASS single trundle SOLD!
BLACK LEATHER office chair with 5
rollers $25. (650)871-5078
CABINET - wood, $70., (650)367-1350
110 Employment
Radio Account Executive. Develop and close new ad
prospects with a variety of training, research tools and
mktg plans designed to meet client needs.
Apply online: www.cbsradio.com & select SF location.
EOE/AP. No phone calls.
304 Furniture
BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLE-
solid oak, 55 X 54”, $60., SSF,
(650)583-8069
CABINET DECORATIVE hardware, 6"
pulls - satin nickel, unused original pack-
aging, 18 available, $4 ea., (650)525-
0875
CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candela-
bre base with glass shades $20.
(650)504-3621
CHEST OF drawers - $25., (415)375-
1617
COCKTAIL AND end table brass and
glass top SOLD!
COFFEE TABLE - $60., (650)367-1350
COFFEE TABLE - brown, perfect condi-
tion, nice design, with storage, $50.,
(650)345-1111
COFFEE TABLE light brown lots of stor-
age good condition $45. (650)867-2720
COMPUTER DESK $70. (650)367-1350
DINING CHAIRS (6) all.SOLD!
DINING ROOM table SOLD!
DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4
blue chairs $100/all
650-520-7921/650-245-3661
DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19
inches $30. (650)873-4030
DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side
tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134
END TABLE marble top with drawer with
matching table $70/all. (650)520-0619
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - Oak
wood, great condition, glass doors, fits
large TV, 2 drawers, shelves , $100/obo.
(650)261-9681
HOSPITAL BED FREE need to pick up
SOLD!
LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover &
plastic carring case & headrest, $35.
each, (650)592-7483
LOVE SEAT - one year old, excellent
condition, $85., (650)583-4874
MATTRESSES (2) single, single nice
and clean SOLD!
METAL DESK, 7 drawers, 2 shelves,
gray, 3x5 ft. $40. (650)364-0902
OFFICE DESK and secretary chairs with
rollers, $40. obo, (650)583-4874
PICNIC TABLE round SOLD!
PLANT TABLE - 22X16, beautiful de-
sign, $20., (650)867-2720
PLANT TABLE - 22X16, beautiful de-
sign, $20., (650)867-2720
110 Employment
304 Furniture
ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size
Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100.,
(650)504-3621
ROCKING CHAIR for nursing mother or
grandmother SOLD!
SOFA BED - Navy blue, clean, never
been used, 75” L X 37.5” W X 30” Tall,
cash only, $250., SOLD!
SOFA TABLE - good condition, brown
wood, SOLD!
SOFA- BROWN, Beautiful, New $250
650-207-0897
TV STAND - good condition, beige, lots
of storage, $25., SOLD!
TWIN BEDS - good condition, $98.
OBO, (650)583-4874
WOODEN KITCHEN China Cabinet: $99
(great condition!), (650)367-1350
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE” decorator urn
"Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H
$25., (650)868-0436
CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it,
tall, purchased from Brueners, originally
$100., selling for $25.,(650)867-2720
COUNTRY KITCHEN pot rack with down
lights. Retailed at $250. New in box $99
(650) 454-6163
PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including
spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated.
$90. (650) 867-2720
SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack
with turntable $60. (650)592-7483
307 Jewelry & Clothing
49ER'S JACKET
(650)871-7200
Child size $50.
CUSTOM JEWELRY all kinds, lengths
and sizes $50/all. (650)592-2648
LADIES BRACELET, Murano glass.
Various shades of red and blue $100
Daly City, no return calls. (650)991-2353
LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow length-
gloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436
LIZ CLAIBORNE black evening jacket
Sz. 12, acetate/polyester, $10. SOLD
SHEER PURPLE tunic, Sz XL, w/em-
broidered design & sequins, $10. SOLD!
SILVER SEQUIN shirt-jacket Sz 12-14 -
very dressy, $15. SOLD!
SWEATER SET, barely worn: Macy's
black sweater set, Size M, wool w/gold
metalic stripes, $15 set. SOLD!
TOURQUOISE BLUE party dress, cov-
ered w/sequins, sz 14, $15. SOLD
110 Employment
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308 Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10”,
4 long x 20” wide. Comes w/ stand - $70.
(650)678-1018
COMEALONG, 4000 lbs., $20.
(650)364-0902
CRAFTSMAN RECIPROCATING saw
new, with case $19 650-494-1687
ENGINE ANALYZER & TIMING LITE -
Sears Penske USA, for older cars, like
new, $60., (650)344-8549 leave msg.
LUMBER RACK for long bed & diamond
plated toolbox, good condition, $500.
each or $800 all, (650)921-8270
PRESSURE WASHER 2500 PSI, good
condition, $350., (650)926-9841
RIDGED WET AND DRY VACUUM -16
gallons 5 horse power in box accesso-
ries included $65., (650)756-7878
SOCKET SET - New, 40 Piece3/8" drive
reversible ratchet, metric/SAE, exten-
sion, case, $29., (650)595-3933
SPEEDAIR AIR COMPRESSOR - 4 gal-
lon stack tank air compressor $100.,
(650)591-4710
TABLE SAW 10", very good condition
$85. (650) 787-8219
309 Office Equipment
CALCULATOR - (2) heavy duty, tape
Casio & Sharp, $30. each, (650)344-
8549
OFFICE LAMP new $7. (650)345-1111
PRINTER- LEXMARX PhotoJet Z705
$15. (650) 520-4535
310 Misc. For Sale
10 PLANTS (assorted) for $3.00 each,
(650)349-6059
13 PIECE paint and pad set for home
use $25., (650)589-2893
2 MATCHING blankets - full/queen size,
solid cream color, vellux, hyproallergenic,
offers warmth without weight, great con-
dition, $38., (650)347-5104
5 NEEDLEPOINT sets still in package
$10/each, (650)592-2648
9 CARRY-ON bags (assorted) - extra
large, good condition, $10. each obo,
(650)349-6059
ANGEL WITH lights 12 inches High $12.
(650)368-3037
ART BOOKS hard Cover, full color (10)
Norman Rockwell and others $10 each
650-364-7777
ARTIFICIAL FICUS Tree 6 ft. life like, full
branches. in basket $55. (650)269-3712
BARBIE BEACH vacation & Barbie prin-
cess bride computer games $15 each,
(650)367-8949
BATMAN AND James Bond Hard cover
and paperback 10 inch x 12 inch $7.50
each 650-364-7777
BBQ SMOKER BBQ Grill, LP Coleman,
Alaskan Cookin’ Machine, cost $140 sell
$75. 650-344-8549
BBQ SMOKER, with propane tank,
wheels, shelf, sears model $86 650-344-
8549
BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry mak-
ing, $75. all, (650)676-0732
BEAUTIFUL ROUND GOLD FRAMED
Beveled Mirrors 34" diameter $75 ea Jer-
ry San Mateo 650-619-9932
BOOK "LIFETIME" WW11 $12.,
(408)249-3858
BOOK “NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC”
NATIONAL AIR MUSEUMS $15
(480)249-3858
CANCER SALVES - A Botanical Ap-
proach To Treatment, like new, $35.
SOLD!
CANDLE HOLDER with angel design,
tall, gold, includes candle. Purchased for
$100, now $30. (650)345-1111
COMFORTERS - 4 Queen, 3 King Com-
forters, different colors, $10. each,
SOLD!
DRAFTING TABLE 3x5, fully adjustable:
up, down, tilt. $100. SOLD!
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310 Misc. For Sale
COMFORTERS - 4 Queen, 3 King Com-
forters, different colors, $10. each,
SOLD!
DANIELLE STEELE newer books - 1
hardback $3., one paperback $1.,
(650)341-1861
DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2
total, (650)367-8949
DUFFEL BAGS - 1 Large Duffel Bag ,1
Xtra Lg. Duffel w Wheels, 1 Leather
week-ender Satchel, All 3 at $75.,
(650)871-7211
EXTENSION BATHROOM mirror 30”
$15., (650)364-0902
FIREPLACE SCREEN - 36"wide,
29"high, antique brass, folding doors,
sliding mesh screen, damper
controls. Like new. $100., (650)592-2047
FLOOR DORMAT 4 ft x 3 ft. for industrial
or home, great drainage, excellent condi-
tion, SOLD!
GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never
used $8., (408)249-3858
HAIR BLOWERS (2) - One Conair, one
Andis Hang Up Turbo, $15. both,
(650)525-1410
JANET EVANOVICH BOOKS - 4 hard-
back @$3. each, 3 paperback @$1.
each, (650)341-1861
MASSAGE DEVICE with batteries $8 in
box, (650)368-3037
METAL CABINET - 4 drawers, beige
16.5 inches W x 27 3/4 H x 27 inches D.
$40., San Mateo, (650)341-5347
NATURES MADE TripleFlex supple-
ment, 2 bottles, 150 caplets. New unop-
ened bottles. $40. SOLD
NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners
$8. 650-578-8306
NEW WOOL afghan, colorful, hand-
made, 4x6 ft.. $25. (650)364-0902
OIL PAINTING - Beautiful Eurpoean
street scene, gorgeous wooden frame,
43” X 31”, artist signed, wire attached to
hang, excellent
(650)347-5104
condition, $100.,
PACHIRA PLANT 3ft. H. (Money plant)
with decorative Pot $30. (650)592-2648
PERSIAN KLIN CARPET - 66x39, pink
and burgandy, good condition, $90.,
(650)867-2720
SF GREETING Cards (300 w/envelopes)
factory sealed $20/all. (650)207-2712
SHOWER DOORS custom made 48 x 69
$70., (650)692-3260
SLUMBER REST blue heated throw,
electric, remote, $15., (650)525-1410
SPORTS BOOKS, Full of Facts, All
Sports, Beautiful Collection 5 Volumes,
$25. 650 871-7211
STRIDE RITE Toddler Sandals,
Brown, outsole, Velcro closures, Size
6W. Excellent cond, $20. (650)525-0875
STRIDE RITE Toddler Shoes, Brown
suede leather, Velcro closures, size 7W,
Excellent condition, $24., SOLD
STUART WOODS HARDBACK BOOKS
- 4 @$2.50 each, (650)341-1861
TRIPOD SEARS 8465 aluminum photo
tripod plus bag $25
650-204-0587
VACUUM CLEANER Kirby and upright,
works great, extra bags, manuals and
spare parts, SOLD!
VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches
W still in box $45., (408)249-3858
VR3 BACK UP CAMERA & VR3 backup
sensor $100.00 all, (650) 270-6637 after
6 p.m. only.
311 Musical Instruments
2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $500 for
both. (650)342-4537
KEYBOARD CASIO 3 ft long $50.
(650)583-2767
KIDS GUITAR for 6 years and Up $40,
call (650)375-1550
PIANO VINTAGE - Upright, “Davis &
Sons”, just tuned, $600., (650)678-9007
SPANISH GUITAR 6 strings good condi-
tion $80. Call (650)375-1550.
23
Drabble
Over the Hedge
311 Musical Instruments
WHITNEY PIANO - Good condition,
$1,000.obo, (650)583-4874
YAMAHA STUDIO PIANO - Perfect con-
dition, $1800., (650)570-5315
312 Pets & Animals
BIRD CAGE 14x14x8 ecellent condition
$25 Daly City, (650)755-9833
DOG CAGE/GORILLA - folding
large dog cage good condition, 2 door
with tray, $75.,(650)355-8949
DOG CARRIER KENNEL BOX - brand
name Furrarri Petmate, 31 X 21, $35.,
SSF, (650)871-7200
315 Wanted to Buy
GO GREEN!
We Buy GOLD
You Get The
$ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers
Est. 1957
400 Broadway - Millbrae
650-697-2685
316 Clothes
49' SWEATSHIRT with hood size 8 extra
large $100 obo. (650)346-9992
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SOMBRERO,
$50., (650)364-0902
BLACK Leather pants Mrs. size made in
France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975
BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great
condition $99. (650)558-1975
BLACK MOTORCYCLE JACKET - As
new, fully lined storm flap, man's size X L
only $99., (650)595-3933
BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle
length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141
FINO FINO
A Place For Fine Hats
Sharon Heights
325 Sharon Heights Drive
Menlo Park
650-854-8030
JACKET (LARGE) Pants (small) black
Velvet good cond. $25/all (650)589-2893
JACKET (LARGE) Pants (small) black
Velvet good cond. $25/all (650)589-2893
LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with
dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436
LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30%
nylon never worn $50 650-592-2648
LADIES SHOES- size 5, $10.,
(650)756-6778
MAN’S SUEDE-LIKE jacket, Brown.
New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211
MEN'S SHOES
(650)756-6778
- New, size 10, $10.,
MEN'S SUIT almost new $25.
650-573-6981
MENS SLACKS - 8 pairs, $50., Size
36/32, (408)420-5646
NEW BROWN leather jacket XL $25
650-364-0902
PROM TUXEDOS, one white, one black
silk brocade, one maroon silk brocade,
with vest, cummer bund, tie suspenders.
Size 36 - 38. all 3 sets for $85 obo 650-
344-8549
317 Building Materials
22 PIECES of 2x4's, 68" long
$1.00/each SOLD!
2X6 REDWOOD Clear Lumber Pieces, 8
ft. long, for construction $50. (650)364-
0902
CORRIGATED DRAINAGE pipe perfo-
rated, 4 in. X 100 ft., Good as new $35.,
Redwood City, (650)367-8146
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317 Building Materials
DOUBLE PANED GLASS WINDOWS -
various sizes, half moon, like new, $10.
and up, (650)756-6778
WATER HEATER - 40 gallon Energy
saver electric water heater $50. SOLD!
318 Sports Equipment
2 GOLF CLUBS - Ladies, right handed,
putter & driver $5/each (650)755-8238
GOLF BAG AND CLUBS - Black bag
near new, $10., Mixed clubs $1.00 each,
(20 total) SOLD!
GOLF BAG like new with irons, woods
and golf balls $50/all
650-583-5208
PUTTING GOLF Set 8Ft. x 16 inches
$10., SOLD!
SPEEDO OPTIMUS Training Fins size
10-11. Perfect for your training. $25
call jeff 650-208-5758
322 Garage Sales
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ESTATE SALES
Make money, make room!
List your upcoming garage
sale, moving sale, estate
sale, yard sale, rummage
sale, clearance sale, or
whatever sale you have...
in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 82,500 readers
from South San Francisco
to Palo Alto.
in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200
335 Rugs
335 Garden Equipment
TABLE - for plant, $25., perfect condi-
tion, (650)345-1111
345 Medical Equipment
CRUTCHES - adult, aluminium, for tall
person, $30., (650)341-1861
379 Open Houses
OPEN HOUSE
LISTINGS
List your Open House
in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 82,500
potential home buyers &
renters a day,
from South San Francisco
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in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200
380 Real Estate Services 620 Automobiles 670 Auto Parts
CHRYSLER ‘06 300 Sedan, 28k mi.,
sun roof, excellent condition. $18k. 880 AUTO WORKS
(650)590-1194 Dealership Quality
Affordable Prices
HONDA ‘10 ACCORD LX - 4 door se- Complete Auto Service
dan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981 Foreign & Domestic Autos
HONDA CIVIC ‘99 EX sedan 4-door, 880 El Camino Real
excellent mechanically, very good body, San Carlos
SOLD! 650-598-9288
www.880autoworks.com
MERCEDES ‘05 C230 - 40K miles, 4 cyl-
inder, black, $15,000, (650)455-7461
MERCEDES ‘06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy CAMPER/TRAILER/TRUCK OUTSIDE
blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty,
$18,000, (650)455-7461
backup mirror 8” diameter fixture. $30.
650-588-1946
MERCEDES BENZ ‘04 E320 - Excellent CHEVY TRANSMISSION 4L60E Semi
condition, leather interior, navigation, used $800. (650)921-1033
77K mi., $15,500 obo, (650)574-1198
EL CAMINO '67 - parts (Protecto top)
MOTORCYCLE NORTON Triumph BFA $95., (650)367-8949
$100 & up.
650-481-5296/Morris-815-653-7000 FORD ‘73 Maverick/Mercury GT Comet,
Drive Train 302 V8, C4 Auto Trans.
Complete, needs assembly, includes ra-
440 Apartments diator and drive line, call for details,
SUTTON AUTO SALES $1250., (650)726-9733.
BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view,
1 bedroom $1350, 2 bedrooms $1650. Cash for Cars
FORD ‘93 250 flat bed, diesel, 100-gal-
New carpets, new granite counters, dish- lon gas tanks, completely rebuilt, $1800.
washer, balcony, covered carports, stor- Call 650-595-DEAL (3325) Joe (650)481-5296.
age, pool, no pets. (650)344-8418 or Or Stop By Our Lot
(650)592-1271

Fine
FORD RANGER '02 Stock wheels and
1659 El Camino Real lugs 15-7 $100. complete 5 speed clutch
& transmission bellhuseing. 650-481-

Oriental Rugs
SAN MATEO - Large 1 bedroom, all
electric kitchen, 1 block from Central San Carols 5296
Park and Downtown, $1100. mo.,
(650)341-7912
322 Garage Sales XLT FORD Ranger 02 126k miles. One
owner NEW 15x8 wheels, radial tires. No
THE THRIFT SHOP Harry Kourian 470 Rooms joy rides. Serious only $4,800 650- 481-
HEAVY DUTY jack stand for camper or
SUV $15. (650)949-2134
5296
$1 DOLLAR Collection DALY CITY - 2 bedroom, furnished,
$1850.mo., (650)773-1409
TIRE RIMS (4) for '66 Oldsmobile
$20.00/each, SOLD!
380 Real Estate Services 625 Classic Cars
SALES Persian, Indian, TRUCK RADIATOR - fits older Ford,
GARDEN MOTEL never used, $100., (650)504-3621
May 5,6,7 only Afghan & Chinese. HOMES & PROPERTIES 1690 Broadway DATSUN ‘72 - 240Z with Chevy 350, au-
tomatic, custom, $5800 or trade.
The San Mateo Daily Journal’s Redwood City, CA 94063 (650)588-9196 672 Auto Stereos
Thursday & Friday 10:00-2:00 weekly Real Estate Section.
Saturdays 10:00-3:00
(650)366-4724
By Appointment Only Low Daily & Weekly Rooms PLYMOUTH ‘72 CUDA - Runs and

650-219-9086
Episcopal Church Look for it drives good, needs body, interior and
1 South El Camino Real
San Mateo 94401
every Friday and Weekend
to find information on fine homes
Free HBO + Spanish+Sports+Movie
Channels, Free Internet
Daily $45+tax Nite & up
paint, $12k obo, serious inquiries only.
(650)873-8623 MONNEY
(650)344-0921 and properties throughout
the local area.
Weekly $250+tax & up
VOLVO ‘88 780 Bertone blue, 101 k, mi.
All records, registred to May 2012. $4500
OBO 650-593-2448
CAR AUDIO
HIP HOUSING We Sell, Install and
610 Crossword Puzzle 610 Crossword Puzzle 610 Crossword Puzzle Non-Profit Home Sharing Program
630 Trucks & SUV’s Repair All Brands of
San Mateo County
(650)348-6660 Car Stereos
FORD ‘05 350 Super Duty, 4x4 Crew-

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle REDWOOD CITY

cab, fully loaded, 125K miles, $26,500.,
(650)281-4750 or (650)492-0184 iPod & iPhone Wired
to Any Car for Music
Sequoia Hotel
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 800 Main St.,
635 Vans Quieter Car Ride
$600 Monthly NISSAN ‘01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, Sound Proof Your Car
ACROSS DOWN 34 Rudolph’s boss 54 Like fine wine $160. & up per week. sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks
1 Edible bow ties 1 “Harper Valley 37 Apprentice 55 Scruff (650)366-9501 new, $15,500. (650)219-6008 31 Years Experience
6 Largemouth fish __” 41 B&B 56 Yale alumni (650)279-9811
640 Motorcycles/Scooters 2001 Middlefield Road
10 Places 2 Hole-making tool 42 Baba who 57 Richard of Redwood City
BMW ‘03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call
14 Twitter message 3 Ego tangled with “Chicago” (650)299-9991
15 Provoke 4 Rip
Room For Rent 650-771-4407
thieves 58 Words of Travel Inn, San Carlos HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘83 Shovelhead -
16 Shimmery sushi 5 Deep down 44 Slap on, as paint understanding $49 daily + tax special construction, 1340 cc’s, Awe-
$287 weekly + tax some!, $5,950/obo. Rob (415)602-4535. PIONEER CAR STEREO CD/MP3 Play-
fish inside er, FM/AM Tuner XM ready, unused,
46 Casbah city 59 Hair removal Clean Quiet Convenient
17 God of Islam 6 Rodeo bull Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom HONDA 1988 GL1500 Motorbike for originalsealed box, $100., SOLD!
48 Hitting sound brand Microwave and Refrigerator FREE. If interested contact:
18 “Happy Gilmore” 7 White House 950 El Camino Real San Carlos jerrywht012@live.com
actor Sandler staffer 50 Blew off steam 60 Cloudy (650) 593-3136 680 Autos Wanted
19 Song sung alone 8 Pole or Czech 52 Where second 64 Anger Mention Daily Journal MOTORCYCLE - Full Face Helmet,
stringers sit 65 Letters after els Z1R, lg., exc. cond., dual internal ventila- Don’t lose money
20 Good reason to 9 Big rigs tion, heavy padded, $39., (650)595-3933
reopen a closed 10 One who puts on on a trade-in or
case airs
ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: 620 Automobiles 645 Boats consignment!
23 Intent 11 Atop BOAT MOTOR for fishing boat. $75
Sell your vehicle in the
Don’t lose money (650)483-3693
24 Former franc 12 Soft rock on a trade-in or Daily Journal’s
fraction 13 Horse’s footwear PROSPORT ‘97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha
consignment! Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, Auto Classifieds.
25 Broad genre that 21 Muscular (650)583-7946.
began in Van 22 Birdbrain, or Sell your vehicle in the Just $3 per day.
670 Auto Service
Gogh’s time extinct bird Daily Journal’s
31 Important 25 Hocus-pocus Auto Classifieds. Reach 82,500 drivers
MB GARAGE, INC. from South SF to
purchase for a 26 Words that start Repair • Restore • Sales
bride many Keats titles Just $3 per day. Palo Alto
Mercedes-Benz Specialists
35 “__ Fideles”: 27 Band samples 2165 Palm Ave. Call (650)344-5200
Reach 82,500 drivers ads@smdailyjournal.com
Christmas carol 28 Twisty road from South SF to San Mateo
36 Miami University curve Palo Alto (650)349-2744
state 29 Beverly Hills’s __ DONATE YOUR CAR
Call (650)344-5200 Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork,
38 “Figured it out!” Drive ads@smdailyjournal.com Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most
39 Emeralds and 30 Alexander-Great cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas
670 Auto Parts Foundation. Call (800)380-5257.
diamonds link 2 SNOW/CABLE chains good condition
40 Enlarge, as a road 32 Like some seals AUDI ‘03 A4 1.8 Turbo - 5 speed man- fits 13-15 inch rims $10/both San Bruno Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets
ual, new clutch, 111K miles, $4500., 650-588-1946 Novas, running or not
42 Elvis __ Presley 33 Glistened xwordeditor@aol.com 05/09/11 good condition, SOLD Parts collection etc.
So clean out that garage
43 “Who am __ BMW ‘06 325i - low miles, very clean, CAD '91 Eldorado 149k. red leather new Give me a call
judge?” loaded, leather interior, $17,000 obo., radials $100 obo, (650)481-5296 Joe 650 342-2483
(650)368-6674
44 Unit of force
45 Natural ability
47 __ Rica
49 Original thought 315 Wanted to Buy 315 Wanted to Buy
51 LAX or JFK, for
American Airlines
53 Joule fraction
54 Title of Obama’s
2009 Cairo
speech, and what
20-, 25- and 49-
Across have in
common
61 Festive party
62 Tree house?
63 Spine-chilling
66 Like Homer’s
“Iliad”
67 Hudson Bay
native
68 Furnish with
more weapons
69 Eraser crumb site
70 Pay attention to
71 Eyelid woes By Marti DuGuay-Carpenter
(c)2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
05/09/11
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Family owned since 1963

Millbrae Business of the Year Cash
Sell Locally 4 Gold
We make loans
Instant Cash for on Jewelry & Coins
Jewelryy & Diamonds
Jewel Every Day We Are

BUYING
We buy all diamonds and jewelry items regardless
of their condition. We can offer you top dollar for all antique
and period jewelry. Bring your items in to one of our experts for
an appraisal and cash offer.

Instant Cash for

Bullion Buy & Sell
Gold, Silver, & Platinum
Gold: Maple Leaf, American Eagle,
Krugerrand. Silver: All Sizes
Platinum: All Sizes

Instant Cash for

U.S.
Gold
USED
CoinsNEW
$1.00 ............ $70 & Up............................. $150 to $7,500
$2.50 .......... $150 & Up............................. $165 to $5,000
$3.00 .......... $350 & Up........................... $1000 to $7,500
$5.00 .......... $315 & Up............................. $375 to $8,000
$10.00 ........ $630 & Up........................... $700 to $10,000
$20.00 ...... $1350 & Up......................... $1400 to $10,000

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Instant Cash for As S TV!
On
U.S. Silver Coins
We buy all coins for their collector value.
Dimes ..................... $2.30 & up ..................................... $$
Quarter .................... $5.75 & up .................................... $$ To Our Customers:
Halves................... $11.50 & up .................................... $$
Numis International Inc.
Inc
Dollars .................. $25.00 & up ..................................... $$
is a second
generation, local

Foreign Coins & family owned

business here in
Paying more for proof coins! Millbrae since 1963.
Note: We also buy foreign gold coins. Our top priority has
All prices are subject to market fluctuation
We especially need large quantities of old silver dollars paying been the complete
more for rare dates! Do not clean coins. Note: We also buy satisfaction of our
foreign silver coins. All prices are subject to market fluctuation.
customers.

301 Broadway, Millbrae (650) 697-6570

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm • Saturday 9am-2pm
www.NumisInternational.com