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Locking down
new jail plans
Protesters say no to downtown
site,county outlines alternative
By Michelle Durand Gomez, 36,
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF lives less than
three blocks
Jail planning and Redwood City from the pro-
officials are strongly considering an posed site on the
alternative site for a new correction- current motor
al facility but dozens of residents pool, near the
adamantly against previously plans existing Maguire
for a facility downtown were taking Correctional
no chances. Greg Munks Facility on
Bearing “no downtown jail” stick- Bradford Street.
ANDREW SCHEINER/DAILY JOURNAL ers and hoisting signs proclaiming Gomez said he bears no ill will
“keep our downtown kid friendly” toward those in jail but, with three
A section of natural gas pipeline that exploded in San Bruno does not appear on Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s list
and “we love our downtown,” the young daughters, doesn’t want to
of its 100 riskiest pipeline segments,the utility company said. take any chances with their safety.
crowd gathered last night outside a
Blast site not on high-risk list public jail planning meeting to leave
no doubt about their position.
“We need to speak up now. If we
don’t, after it’s built is too late,” said
Not only does Gomez prefer the
newly proposed Chemical Way site
on “the fringe” of Redwood City, he
Politicians call ‘Top 100’list good start but inadequate Samuel Gomez. See JAIL, Page 19
BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE
to form four ordinary words. ment room after they found a worm had
GYROL taken up residence in his eye. John Jimmy doesn’t like the toys and other An unapologetic Miller says if she can
Matthews said he sought medical help diversions that other chimps enjoy. So pick up the poop from her 80-pound dog,
after he noticed two spots obscuring his three weeks ago, Seba introduced him to her neighbor can pick up after a 20-pound
©2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. vision in his left eye. Several specialists painting after reading about animals in dog.
DACKE tested him and he was sent to the ophthal- zoos elsewhere that enjoyed a little canvas Naperville is about 30 miles west of
mology department at the University of time. Chicago.
Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Doctors there Temperamental as great artists can be,
did more tests before they found the Jimmy at times declines to paint if his Woman bags 1,025-pound
RIGLYM worm. cage is surrounded by too many gawkers. alligator in South Carolina lake
The Telegraph Herald newspaper in But for at least 30 minutes a day, he
Dubuque reported doctors shot two carefully dips his brush into plastic paint COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Massachusetts
rounds of laser blasts into Matthews’ eye containers and uses broad, bold strokes to woman has a remarkable souvenir from
LIVEEW to kill the worm. Matthews said he “could create his art. South Carolina.
Now arrange the circled letters
to form the surprise answer, as see it from behind, moving, trying to Maryellen Mara-Christian bagged a 13
suggested by the above cartoon.
dodge the laser.” Woman charged in dog 1/2-foot ,1,025-pound alligator in Lake
IT “ ” Moultrie. Mara-Christian said Friday that
Answer: WAS Matthews said doctors think he got the poop-infused meltdown she is an experienced hunter, but this was
(Answers tomorrow) worm either when he was in Mexico or
Jumbles: COUPE TAKEN PACKET NORMAL while turkey hunting. NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Dog owners, her first gator.
Yesterday’s
Answer: What the bartender did when the
An Animal Planet film crew came to beware: If you live in suburban Chicago The 48-year-old former bank marketing
disagreement got heated — KEPT HIS COOL
Iowa to tape a segment after Matthews and don’t pick up after your pet, you officer from Fitchburg, Mass., was hunt-
called them and told them about his might get tossed an unpleasant reminder. ing Wednesday with her husband, who is
ordeal. Police in Naperville say a woman who a firefighter and a part-time hunting guide.
stepped in dog feces outside her apart- It took about two hours to secure the gator
Jimmy the painting chimp ment appears to have retaliated by heav- before they could shoot it.
ing it at the door of her neighbor who The .22-caliber gun they used wasn’t
draws hordes to Rio zoo owns a dog. powerful enough to put the animal down,
RIO DE JANEIRO — A retired circus Susan Miller was charged with disor- so Mara-Christian used a knife to sever
chimpanzee is the Cezanne of simians, derly conduct after her bizarre protest the alligator’s spinal cord.
THE DAILY JOURNAL LOCAL Tuesday • Sept. 21, 2010 3
S
everal students from Notre Dame
High School in Belmont braved South San Francisco, according to police.
the snapping wind to gather at Anyone with information pertaining to this case or the sus-
Sequoia High School, in Redwood City, pect’s whereabouts should contact police at 877-8900.
to participate in the American Cancer
Society’s Relay for Life. President Linda Grant, from left, poses with, Rose Garcia, Jon Scherba, Richael
Along with cancer survivors, family, Young and Rotarian Patti Styka. In June, the Rotary Club of Foster City awarded Red-orange material south of Half
and friends, Notre Dame’s group, Team three scholarships to CSM students: First year scholarship Rose Garcia, will be Moon Bay determined to be algae bloom
Tigers: Let’s Get Physical for a Cure, continuing her studies in criminal justice at California State University at Hayward; A red-orange substance was reported in the water approxi-
walked diligently through the morning, second year recipient,Jon Scherba,is studying landscape architecture at Cal Poly; mately 11 miles south of Half Moon Bay Friday afternoon and
evening and into the midnight hours. third year recipient Richael Young will begin her senior year in civil engineering
“Even during the late hours of the walk, was determined to be an algal bloom by visual inspection,
at the University of Illinois. according to the United States Coast Guard.
there was still a lot of activity and positive
energy around the track,” said Laura Nofal being fourth graders. The students their so-called ‘Leadership Project’ by The organic material was reported to be in long ribbon-like
’11. “I think I only slept a couple of hours.” received a High Achievement Award by saving pennies for a year. With their sav- strings by an overflying pilot.
The NDB students were not the only scoring in the second top 10 percent of all ings, the scouts attended a sewing class The Coast Guard Cutter Barracuda, an 87-foot patrol boat,
ones who donated their time. Faculty teams in their division, as well as the and learned to sew, eventually creating a arrived on scene and took samples of the organic material. A
members and parents were also present to Meritorious Achievement Award for beautiful pink quilt for the First Step California Department of Fish and Game marine warden was
extend their support. NDB faculty mem- having a score in the top 20 percent of all children to use as a play blanket. on board the Barracuda when the samples were taken.
ber, Mirna Yao froze through 10 hours of fifth grade teams. On Wednesday, the trio stopped by the California Department of Fish and Game officials deter-
the event while teacher Anne Schaefer- *** center, which cares for and educates mined that the red-orange substance was the result of decaying
Salinas arrived at 5 a.m. on a Sunday. Congratulations Michael Schwartz homeless children, to personally deliver organic matter from an algal bloom. This is a seasonal event
Leading up to the relay, the Notre from Foster City, who was among the their quilt and 10 books they had also pur- that commonly occurs in fall. An upwelling of cool, nutrient-
Dame ladies raised funds through campus 2010 graduating class of Colby College chased with their pennies. rich water creates ideal conditions for algal blooms. When fol-
bake sales, pledge drives and by selling in Waterville, Maine. Schwartz graduated *** lowed by warm, calm waters, the algae breaks down into a red-
inspirational shoe laces and bracelets to with a degree in psychology. In September, De La Rosa & Co. orange substance, sometimes mistaken for non-organic sub-
their class mates. Team captain, Isabelle *** awarded $2,000 scholarships to 22 high stances such as dye markers or oil.
Sico ’11 reported, “Team Tigers: Let’s Congratulations Brian Kellely from school seniors across California. Seniors The samples will be taken to the University of California,
Get Physical for a Cure raised $2,537, San Bruno who graduated cum laude from participating public schools submit- Santa Cruz to confirm it is a algal bloom and determine the spe-
that was $700 over our team goal!” from Gettysburg College in ted nearly 200 essays to this year’s cific type of algae.
*** Pennsylvania in May. Fabric of Society essay competition
The San Mateo-Foster City School *** based on Lance Armstrong’s observa-
District announced in June that the On Wednesday, June 9, three Girl tion that, “Pain is temporary. Quitting
Baywood Elementary fourth and fifth Scounts from Millbrae Girl Scout lasts forever.”
graders excelled at the 2010 Math Troop 2009 stopped by Family Service Among the winners were Burlingame’s
Olympiad. Agency of San Mateo County’s First Kimberly Wong who will major in archi-
The team from Mrs. Wetherbee’s Step Child Development Center in San tecture at the University of California at
class competed in Division E for fourth Mateo to fulfill a mission one year in the Berkeley beginning this fall.
through sixth graders. The division making: To learn the true value of leader-
enrolled close to 87,000 students com- ship.
prised of 3,833 teams from all over the Under the guidance of Troop Leader Class notes is a twice weekly column dedi-
Maryanne Patterson, scouts Valerie cated to school news. It is compiled by edu-
world. As a fourth/fifth grade combina- cation reporter Heather Murtagh. You can
tion class, they were scored at the fifth Celetano and Annie Deuyour, both 10, contact her at (650) 344-5200, ext. 105 or at
grade level despite two-thirds of the class and Carson Miller, 11, embarked upon heather@smdailyjournal.com.
6 Tuesday • Sept. 21, 2010 LOCAL/STATE THE DAILY JOURNAL
Obituary
Mary Therese Blauvelt
Mary Therese (Terry) Blauvelt, born Aug. 29,1931, died Sept.
19, 2010.
She was the loving wife of Edward Blauvelt for the past 46
Sick gov.delays budget
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS plans to meet in and products to California. In addition,
years in Atherton. S c h wa r z e n eg g e r ’s Schwarzenegger’s three-day-a-month
Terry, always warm and personable, grew up in Hollister, grad- SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold absence, according to furlough order remains in place for state
uated from Dominican College and taught school in San Francisco Schwarzenegger canceled budget talks aides to Senate workers.
for 10 years. Monday because he was feeling ill, pro- President Pro Tem Democrats hope to close the deficit
She is survived by sons Paul and Matthew, grandsons Nicholas, longing the stalemate over California’s Darrell Steinberg, D- through a combination of spending cuts,
Jake, Grant and Drew and sister Noreen of Sacramento. $19 billion deficit. Sacramento, and new taxes and fees, and a postponement
Terry returned to the workplace at Cygnus, Inc. in Redwood The governor remained in Los Assembly Minority of corporate tax breaks granted last year.
City after raising her children. An active member of the Angeles rather than meet with legislative Leader Martin Republicans have so far rejected all
Woodside/Atherton Auxiliary, Terry enjoyed her book club leaders in Sacramento, Schwarzenegger Arnold Garrick, R-Solana tax or fee increases and have warned the
friends, travel, gourmet cooking, sewing/fashion and challenging spokesman Aaron McLear said. Plans Schwarzenegger Beach. state can no longer offer what they char-
walks. The last meeting
for the remainder of the week had not acterize as overly generous public bene-
A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at Church between the so-called “Big 5” ended
of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave. in Menlo Park. yet been determined. fits.
The Legislature has gone 82 days past Friday with no resolution. Schwarzenegger has said he will not
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to The state has delayed billions of dol-
the Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center of Sunnyvale. its deadline for approving a budget — sign any budget unless lawmakers agree
the longest impasse on record. lars in payments to schools and counties, to long-term tax, budgeting and pension
Arrangements by Crippen & Flynn Woodside Chapel 369- as well as to vendors providing services
4103. The four legislative leaders had no reforms.
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Editor in Chief
years on the City Council. Not connect exists, reserve funds, and without reduc- Jon Mays
only was it necessary to cut about our fiscal sta- ing or laying off any more staff Revenue enhancement Sports Editor
8 percent of our annual expendi- bility is at risk. positions (unless such reductions Revenue enhancement options Nathan Mollat
tures, including nearly three For Redwood City and other are directly related to realign- we’re discussing include going to Copy Editor/Page Designer
dozen positions and many service jurisdictions, employee cost Erik Oeverndiek
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the two previous fiscal years’ sig- factors. These include changes in The logical, most prudent and or the hotel occupancy tax rate. Production Assistant
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sary cutbacks. for funding of retiree medical costs under this model is to work City’s fees and charges (for per- Marketing & Events
Like most cities in California, benefits; sharp increases in city with our labor groups to reduce mits, parks reservations and pro- Kerry McArdle
we’re facing a structural problem contributions for employees in the costs associated with salaries, grams, etc.) are equitable and Senior Reporter
with our budget, which threatens CalPERS pension retirement sys- pensions, health benefits and meet cost-recovery goals. We Michelle Durand
our ability to provide core servic- tem; salary increases over the last other “total compensation” ele- already contract out information Reporters
Emanuel Lee, Heather Murtagh, Bill Silverfarb
es to the community. This means decade that have outpaced infla- ments. These include contribu- technology and fleet maintenance
two things for the future: first, tion; and rising premium costs for tions to retirement and deferred services which bring in healthy Senior Correspondent: Events
Susan E. Cohn
we’ll need to continue cutting our health plans offered under the compensation programs, holiday, revenue — and we are looking at
expenses over the next several CalPERS medical benefit pro- vacation and other leave pay doing more. Business Staff
Charlotte Andersen Mark Aspillera
years; second, and critically more gram. accruals, education and tuition Of course the national economic Jennifer Bishop Keith Blake
important, we must execute our Again, these steep increases in programs, post-employment bene- future is uncertain, and we can’t Gloria Brickman Gale Green
Robert O’Leary Jeff Palter
strategy for restructuring our employee costs come at a time fits to retirees, and others. predict state actions that may Kris Skarston
expenditures to achieve long-term when revenues are going in the reduce our revenue. But we can
fiscal sustainability. Shorter-term opposite direction, and the econo- Sharing services, and will work together in good Interns • Correspondents • Contractors
Michael Almonte Jenna Chambers
cost cutting has helped us to “sta- faith through the collective bar- Diana Clock Michael Costa
my continues to slump. Under this restructuring gaining process to reduce person- Philip Dimaano Darold Fredricks
bilize the ship” but does not “new normal” economic condi- Miles Freeborn Brian Grabianowski
address the longer-term issue of tion, we simply cannot sustain and reorganizing nel costs and achieve the targeted William Jeske Cheri Lucas
budget savings. And we will con- Nick Rose Theresa Seiger
costs which are continually esca- those continuing increases in In today’s economic climate, Andrew Scheiner Alex Shamis
lating, and eroding revenue. employee salaries and benefits. it’s not realistic for cities, the tinue to pursue new sources of Eliot Storch Jeremy Venook
A pragmatic long-term strategy It’s important to reiterate that county and special districts to revenue, while implementing new
must focus on three key areas we providing services to the commu- continue service duplication. and improved efficiencies and Correction Policy
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10 Tuesday • Sept. 21, 2010 BUSINESS THE DAILY JOURNAL
Cable not ready to name starting QB make a good He said having two capable quar- we’re going to need them both, make that call last year. Cable said
By Josh Dubow
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS decision, the terbacks was a good problem to deal probably need all three of them it’s important that the coach has the
right decision, with after struggling to find anyone before the year’s over with the way final decision.
and we’ll go capable of leading the team for this league is. I like where we’re at.” “I think it has to be,” he said.
ALAMEDA — Coach Tom Cable from there.” much of the past two seasons when Cable said he would consult with “When you sit in the chair I do, you
made one declaration about his Cable said he JaMarcus Russell was the starter. his assistants on the decision. He have to be able to go out and coach
starting quarterback a day after had a good idea “We have a good issue here. made the move to the backup much your team and make your decisions
backup Bruce Gradkowski relieved of what he We’re not going to let it be a nega- earlier this season than a year ago and do those things. If you don’t, I
Jason Campbell and rallied the planned to do, tive or make it a negative,” Cable with Russell. He waited until the think you put yourself in a bind.”
Oakland Raiders to a victory — and Tom Cable but would wait said. “The bottom line here is we’ve seventh game to pull Russell for the Neither Gradkowski nor
it wasn’t about who will start this until Wednesday got two guys we think can play. first time and didn’t make the switch Campbell were in the locker room
week. before revealing his decision about We’ll do what we think is best for to Gradkowski as starter until the during the open media period
“There isn’t going to be a contro- who would start for the Raiders (1- our team. If we need to make a 10th game of the season.
versy,” Cable said Monday. “I’ll 1) in Arizona on Sunday. switch again down the road — Owner Al Davis allowed Cable to See RAIDERS, Page 13
Smelling
Saints boot Niners
By Janie McCauley
roses ...
sort of
H
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
aving had to spend the last
several days recovering
SAN FRANCISCO — Last sea- from nasal/sinus surgery,
son, the New Orleans Saints won I’ve spent a lot of time catching up
their games with a high-flying on sports that I normally don’t get a
offense. So far this year it’s been all chance to do.
about defense. I watched a
Garrett Hartley kicked a 37-yard lot of Giants
field goal that barely fluttered games on tel-
through as time expired after Drew evision, as
Brees set it up with a 30-yard com- well as a ton
pletion to Marques Colston and the of college
Saints spoiled the San Francisco football
49ers’ home opener with a 25-22 Saturday. I
victory Monday night. caught the
San Francisco’s Frank Gore ran updates of the
for a 7-yard touchdown with 1:19 to local squads,
play and Vernon Davis made a too. Here are
close-call catch at the goal line for some observa-
the tying 2-point conversion. The tions I made
play was initially called no good, after a long weekend of wiping my
but the 49ers (0-2) challenged the nose.
ruling and won. ***
The defending Super Bowl cham- It was a banner weekend for San
pion Saints (2-0), who relied on Mateo County football teams, espe-
their defense most of the game, got cially the Peninsula Athletic
the ball back at the 30 with 1:14 left League, which, other than a handful
and the wind at their back. Brees hit of teams, doesn’t get a lot of
Colston with a pass that put the respect from the rest of the Central
Saints on the 18 with 18 seconds Coast Section.
left. The 49ers watched anxiously as Over the weekend, however,
Hartley’s kick just made it. county teams combined to compile
“We’ve stayed with the mindset a 14-5-1 record, including wins by
we are the hunter, not the hunted,” Serra and CSM. That record also
Brees said moments after the includes two wins and two losses
thrilling finish. by PAL team facing each other —
Reggie Bush caught a 6-yard TD San Mateo topped Carlmont 14-7,
pass in his first game since giving while Jefferson picked up the
back his 2005 Heisman Trophy won biggest win in recent history for its
while with Southern California. The program when the Indians beat
NCAA punished USC after con- Menlo-Atherton, 17-0.
cluding that Bush and his family Menlo School, meanwhile,
took money and gifts from sports recorded its second impressive vic-
agents while Bush played for the REUTERS tory in as many weeks, destroying
San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis drags New Orleans cornerback Malcom Jenkins during the Saints’25-22 Justin Siena-Napa, 49-7. Robert
See NINERS, Page 13 win Monday night.Despite totaling 417 yards of offense to the Saints’287,the Niners dropped to 0-2. Wickers passed for 273 yards and
five touchdowns with no intercep-
that decisively,” Saints coach Sean Payton who took time to sign autographs on the side- snapped the ball high over Smith’s head. The
NINERS
Continued from page 11
said.
On a festive evening at Candlestick Park in
which the 49ers retired Hall of Famer Jerry
line before dressing for the game — capped
the seven-play, 46-yard drive by hitting a
wide-open Bush, who pointed to the crowd
49ers were booed by the sellout home crowd
after going three-and-out in their next series.
Smith was intercepted by Harper the next
Rice’s No. 80 jersey at halftime, the Niners and then saluted. time San Francisco had the ball, which came
looked little like the championship teams Rice Brees completed 28 of 38 passes for 254 off Gore’s right hand before the pick.
Trojans. Bush was helped off the field with a starred on in the 1980s and 90s. yards, eight of those completions to Pierre
leg injury with 6:58 left and then was taken to The Niners didn’t appear to have the same
Gore provided the highlight, running for Thomas. communication problems that plagued them
the locker room on a cart. 112 yards and catching a 12-yard touchdown 49ers coach Mike Singletary said during the
Brees hit David Thomas for a 3-yard score against the Seahawks. There were issues with
pass from Smith. week, “We will stop Drew Brees.” getting the plays into Smith on time before his
that put New Orleans ahead late in the third New Orleans’ defense shined for the second Hartley also kicked fourth-quarter field
quarter and Tracy Porter’s interception at the headset cut out with 15 seconds left on the
straight game in the national spotlight, the goals of 46 and 19 yards for the Saints, who play clock.
10-yard line preserved the lead until Gore’s Saints’ first game since kicking off the NFL have a quick turnaround heading into their
late run. Singletary and offensive coordinator Jimmy
season in prime time on Sept. 9 with a 14-9 NFC South matchup Sunday with the Falcons.
“They played really well,” Brees said. victory over the Vikings. The inconsistent Atlanta is coming off a commanding 41-7 win Raye spent the week trying to fix the problem,
“You’ve got take your hat off to them, they Saints offense looked far from top form but against Arizona. with Raye taking blame and committing to
played hard.” still found a way to beat the Niners for the Smith was 23 of 32 for 275 yards with two make things right. While moving Raye down
San Francisco outgained the Saints in yards sixth straight time. interceptions. to the field was discussed, he stayed put in the
417-287 but beat itself with turnovers. San Francisco helped out by committing the The 49ers finally reached the end zone for booth to call the plays and Smith wore a wrist-
Roman Harper intercepted a pass by Alex three turnovers and snapping a ball out of the their first touchdown of the season at the 9:52 band with go-to plays in case the issues came
Smith at the 26 in the first quarter. Malcolm end zone for a safety on the opening series. mark of the second quarter when Smith con- up again.
Jenkins recovered Delanie Walker’s fumble at New Orleans is 2-0 in consecutive seasons nected with Gore. But there were few such Notes: Gore produced his 21st career 100-
the 3 just before halftime as the Niners failed for the first time in franchise history. moments because of all the mistakes — many yard rushing game, most in team history. ...
to capitalize on opportunities. Brees calmly directed New Orleans into the of the same things that hurt San Francisco in Brees is 5-0 all-time against the 49ers. ... San
“We came in with the mindset that we were end zone in its first drive just as he did in the an embarrassing 31-6 loss at Seattle. Francisco is 0-2 for the first since dropping its
going to win the turnover battle, and we did team’s initial series in the opener. Brees — On the safety, fill-in center David Baas first four games in 2004.
Beneath
“He finds ways to make plays. He has guys
After the game, Gradkowski made it clear in his face, getting hit, put on his back but he’s
he wants to be the starter. still getting the ball out,” tight end Zach
“In my mind, I am the starter,” he said Miller said. “Even if he’s just throwing it
Sunday. “But that’s how you have to approach away, he’s saving us sacks. He’s really able to Gorgeous European lingerie,
it. If you’re the backup, if you’re the third make plays under pressure and find a way to gowns, robes, bustiers,
stringer, no matter who you are. We don’t play get first downs. It’s a good quality in a quar- corsets, bras, etc.
this game to be backups. We play this game to terback.” Top designers: La Perla,
be starters in this league and win champi-
onships, and that’s what we’re here to do.” The Raiders topped 400 yards of offense for Lise Charmel, Chantelle,
the first time in nearly five years and earned a Wolford, Primadonna,
Just as he did last year when he led the
much-needed win but there were still plenty Marie Jo, Cotton Club,
Raiders to victories against Cincinnati and
Pittsburgh, Gradkowski has provided a need- of signs of concern after winning by only two & many more...
ed spark to a stagnant offense. points at home against a team that has lost 27
Professional, discreet,
of 28 games.
After scoring 16 points in the first six quar- friendly atmosphere
ters of the season, Gradkowski led Oakland to Oakland managed only one touchdown on
13 points on its first four drives with him at four trips inside the St. Louis 20-yard line. Experienced bra fittings
the helm. His mere presence in the huddle Five other trips inside the Rams 40 netted sizes 30A to 46H
appears to do something to the energy level of only three more points.
his teammates. The Raiders were stopped on a fourth-and-
“It’s just Bruce,” receiver Louis Murphy 1 inside the St. Louis 10, settled for two field
said. “That’s just the way Bruce is. He’s just goals after getting inside the 20 and then had
high-wired and really amped. He’s very other drives thwarted by penalties or
intense. It’s just Bruce.” turnovers. Now 2 locations
Despite standing just 6-foot-1 and lacking “We’re happy but we know we have a lot of to serve you better
the strongest arm, Gradkowski has shown an
room to improve, especially offensively,”
ability to make plays during his brief opportu- 547 Bryant Street,
nities with the Raiders. Miller said. “We left a lot of points out there.
We need to go back to work and make sure Palo Alto
Since joining the Raiders last season, (650) 323-7979
when we get down that close to the red zone,
Gradkowski has done the best job of any of
their quarterbacks of getting the ball to the that close to the end zone we score a lot of
points.” 1445 Burlingame Ave,
wide receivers. That was especially evident
Sunday. NOTES: Cable used rookie Jared Veldheer Burlingame
He completed five passes each to Murphy and Mario Henderson at LT on a rotation basis (650) 347-5022
and Darrius Heyward-Bey for 138 yards and a and plans to do so until one clearly plays bet-
touchdown. The duo had just seven catches ter than the other. ... RB Michael Bush has
for 72 yards in three halves with Campbell. had the stitches removed from his broken left
Gradkowski also is able to use his mobility thumb and will enter this week believing he
to help out an offensive line that has had trou- will be healthy enough to play for the first
ble pass protecting. time this season. ... FB Luke Lawton was cut
Gradkowski was not sacked once on his 22
pass attempts, while Campbell has been
after his suspension for the first two games of
the season expired.
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season have been body-bag games — open- they’ll be able to slug with the Rockies at returning to the Huskies for another year as
LOUNGE
Continued from page 11
ing against San Jose State and then taking on
Duke this past weekend? That’s weak.
***
Coors Field this weekend or play enough
small ball against the Padres to end the sea-
son.
the Nebraska Cornhuskers exposed him as
lacking in several categories.
Everyone said former Florida QB Tim
This 2010 National League division/wild Oh, and one other thing. As feel-good as
Tebow — who is on the short list of best col-
card race is starting to feel eerily like the the Giants have been this year, being in con-
are still undefeated: CSM, El Camino, lege football players ever — would never
1993 season when the San Francisco Giants tention all season, they still need to win four
Hillsdale, Sacred Heart Prep, San Mateo, make a legit NFL quarterback. Locker is a
won 103 games and still missed the playoffs of their final 12 games just to equal last
Sequoia and South City. poor-man’s Tebow and his draft stock tum-
by a game. That year, the Giants had to year’s 88 wins.
*** bled after an abysmal showing against
sweep a four-game series over the Dodgers ***
During football season, you’ll hear the Nebraska over the weekend.
on the final weekend of the season, while the Just last week, I questioned everyone’s
phrase, “Iron sharpens iron” or “steel sharp-
Rockies — in their first year of existence — love affair with Colorado Rockies shortstop ***
ens steel” uttered a lot by analysts — mean-
had to take one of four from the Braves. Troy Tulowitzki. Over-rated I thought. But Looks like a quarterback controversy is
ing, playing tough competition can only
make a team better when it comes down to Neither happened. after some quick research, I found that brewing in Oakland after Bruce Gradkowski
crunch time. Despite the fact San Francisco went into maybe all the love is warranted, especially in
replaced Jason Campbell and carried the
So far this season, the CSM football team an off-day Monday with a half-game lead light of his 14 home runs in 16 September
games. team to a 16-14 win over visiting St. Louis.
is sharpened, hardened and ready to take on over the Padres and a 1 1/2-game lead over
the Rockies, I hate to say it, but I feel a simi- In his first three full seasons, beginning in According to Tweets that I follow from
all comers after destroying a Reedley team
lar ending to this season — the Giants will 2007, “Tulo” has averaged 20 home runs, Raiders beat writers here in the Bay Area,
51-10 over the weekend. It was a rematch —
if you want to call it that — of last year’s come up just short. The Giants offense is just which should go up after this season as he Campbell is Al Davis’ guy, while coach Tom
Northern California championship game. too hot-and-cold and they can’t depend on gets further away from an eight-homer sea- Cable favors Gradkowski. If it’s about win-
Granted, you will never get the CSM teams like the Dodgers to jump up and bite son in 2008. His batting average over that ning, baby, shouldn’t the Raiders go with the
coaching staff to admit they are destined for the Giants’ nearest competitors. The Giants time has been .283. guy that gives them the best chance to win?
the state title game again. They’ll still find need to take care of their own business and I The one red flag? His inability to remain In this case, isn’t it Gradkowski? He has
plenty wrong with Saturday’s performance, don’t think they have the mental toughness healthy for an entire year. Since becoming a
done nothing but spark this team whenever
but when a team has a schedule like CSM’s to do it. full-time player in ’07 and not counting this
A classic example was Saturday night season, Tulo has played an average of 135 he gets on the field.
— every team it plays but one was ranked in
the top 20 of Northern California or the state against the Brewers when manager Bruce games. Assuming he finishes this season, he Also being reported via Twitter is the fact
at the beginning of the season — you can Bochy lifted Tim Lincecum for a pinch hitter should be around 120. Thirty to 40 games Raiders’ public relations personnel are mak-
expect the Bulldogs to be ready to play every in the bottom of the fifth because the Giants missed a season? That’s a lot, but imagine ing up quotes attributed to coach Cable.
week. had a couple of base runners on. You could what the Rockies would be if he played 150 According to everyone that heard Cable’s
*** see Bochy’s frustration on television as he games a year? Scary proposition. post-game press conference, he would not
Now compare CSM’s schedule to the explained to Lincecum why he had to yank *** address a budding QB controversy. When the
University of Alabama. I understand the him. I had to feel for both guys. The Giants Who is it that anoints college football official transcript from the Raiders was
Crimson Tide play in the toughest confer- scored one run and lost 3-1. players as the next can’t-miss NFL prospect?
released, Cable was quoted as saying the
ence in the country — the Southeastern Sunday, they exploded for nine runs to Before the 2010 NFL draft, many experts
avoid a sweep at the hands of the Brewers, said Washington quarterback Jake Locker move to Gradkowski does not mean
Conference — and are in the running for a
national title and don’t want to take a chance but have to run a gauntlet over the next two was the best QB in the nation and would Campbell has lost his job.
of losing during non-conference play, but weeks facing their two closest pursuers — have been the top pick if he decided to turn Even in the face of a win, the Raiders
c’mon. Two of their three games so far this the Rockies and the Padres. I don’t think pro. Looks like Locker made a mistake in somehow manage to screw it up.
and inspiring her to play at a higher level. those hobbies I would drop in a few years. But of frustrating because it’s a hard game to pick
JIANG
Continued from page 12
“They make the game really exciting and
Ed has always been encouraging me even if I
was down,” she said. “At first, tennis was kind
so far I’m going strong.”
Strong indeed.unlikely hero. She just loves
to play and it’s sort of a storybook on how this
up. But my coaches have made it fun, and
now I want to work even harder to improve.”
Although Jiang played doubles last year,
of frustrating because it’s a hard game to pick has all happened. She’s made a big jump and she prefers singles.
up. But my coaches have made it fun, and hopefully it continues.” “I personally like singles because commu-
unlikely hero. She just loves to play and it’s now I want to work even harder to improve.” Jiang has two distinct personalities. Off the
sort of a storybook on how this has all hap- nication isn’t exactly my thing,” she said.
Although Jiang played doubles last year, court, she’s always smiling. During a match, “And with singles, it’s all on you. You can’t
pened. She’s made a big jump and hopefully it she prefers singles. however, she’s all business.
continues.” blame anyone else if you lose.”
“I personally like singles because commu- “Once I get going in a match, I get com- Jiang carries herself with a quiet confi-
Jiang has two distinct personalities. Off the nication isn’t exactly my thing,” she said. pletely caught up in the moment and I’m in a
court, she’s always smiling. During a match, dence, but everyone has been surprised with
“And with singles, it’s all on you. You can’t zone pretty much,” she said. “Off the court
however, she’s all business. her dramatic breakthrough this season, from
blame anyone else if you lose.” I’m a bit more relaxed, but on the court I tend
“Once I get going in a match, I get com- Jiang carries herself with a quiet confi- to take the game very seriously. That’s why her friends to her coaches and even her par-
pletely caught up in the moment and I’m in a dence, but everyone has been surprised with coach gave me the nickname, because I never ents.
zone pretty much,” she said. “Off the court her dramatic breakthrough this season, from smile during my matches.” “They didn’t expect me to go this far,” she
I’m a bit more relaxed, but on the court I tend her friends to her coaches and even her par- Jiang credits all three of her coaches — said. “But I can’t blame them for thinking that
to take the game very seriously. That’s why ents. Owdom and Schuler along with her private way because I’ve surprised myself, too. I did-
coach gave me the nickname, because I never “They didn’t expect me to go this far,” she coach, Raul Cossio — for making tennis fun n’t think I had this in me really. My parents
smile during my matches.” said. “But I can’t blame them for thinking that and inspiring her to play at a higher level. thought tennis would be just another one of
Jiang credits all three of her coaches — way because I’ve surprised myself, too. I did- “They make the game really exciting and those hobbies I would drop in a few years. But
Owdom and Schuler along with her private n’t think I had this in me really. My parents Ed has always been encouraging me even if I so far I’m going strong.”
coach, Raul Cossio — for making tennis fun thought tennis would be just another one of was down,” she said. “At first, tennis was kind Strong indeed.
A’s
NOTES: Floyd, who has struggled in his run of the night, a three-run drive that helped Chad Gaudin (1-4) won in relief of rookie
last few outings, is 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA in five New York to an 8-6 victory Monday over the Ivan Nova.
career starts against Oakland. ... A’s OF Coco second-place Tampa Bay Rays in a key AL Twins 9, Indians 3
Continued from page 11 Crisp missed his second game with a fractured East matchup. Danny Valencia and Michael Cuddyer hit
pinkie and will likely miss the rest of the sea- Winning the opener of a four-game series home runs and Brian Duensing got his 10th
Cliff Pennington’s bunt put runners on first son. ... Breslow has four career saves. ... The that started its final homestand, New York (91- win for the Twins.
White Sox have allowed 23 of their last 27 59) opened a 1 1/2 game lead over the Rays The victory cut the Twins’ magic number
and second, and Rajai Davis beat out a bunt to
runs in the seventh inning or later. (89-60). for winning the AL Central to three. Chicago,
load the bases. Barton’s groundout allowed Elsewhere around the AL, Derek Jeter and After Tampa rallied from a four-run deficit, which is in second place, played later at
pinch-runner Greg Gross to score, and one out the New York Yankees helped honor George Jeter’s hit off Matt Garza (14-9) followed Oakland.
later Suzuki added a two-run single. Steinbrenner with a monumental win. Brett Gardner's leadoff infield single and Cuddyer’s two-run shot capped the Twins'
Chicago had runners on second and third After the Yankees unveiled a huge monu- Francisco Cervelli’s hit-and-run single four-run sixth after the Indians had closed
with one out in the second but failed to score, ment to their late owner, Jeter singled home through the vacated hole at shortstop. With within 4-3 in the top of the inning.
and Gonzalez walked the bases loaded with the go-ahead run in the sixth inning. Curtis New York ahead 5-4, Granderson greeted Duensing (10-2) has allowed three runs or
two outs in the fourth before escaping. Granderson followed with his second home Grant Balfour with a three-run homer. fewer in 10 of 11 starts this season.
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As your local San Mateo County newspaper it is important to the Daily Journal to be involved
WHEREAS, local Chambers of Com-
merce are the voice of small business,
representing nearly every community on
the peninsula and collaborating through
in the community, support local charitable organizations, fundraising events and local events. the Chambers of Commerce of San Mateo
County Alliance; and
Events supported by the Daily Journal in 2009 WHEREAS, local Chambers provide
necessary business education, forums,
Jan. 24, Health & Wellness Faire, Millbrae July 25, Bluesfest, Redwood City
Feb. 7, San Mateo Library Health Resource Fair, San Mateo July 25, Cars in the Park, Burlingame and trainings on a variety of topics that
Feb. 13, Nine Lives Foundation Valentine Event, Redwood City July 26, Festa Italiana, San Mateo are essential to the success of small busi-
Feb. 15, Wedding Faire, Foster City Aug. 2, Tour de Peninsula Bike Ride, San Mateo
Feb. 28, Miss Redwood City pageant, Redwood City Aug. 15, Mutt Strutt, San Mateo
nesses, but that they oftentimes cannot
March 1, Peninsula Humane Society Fashion for Compassion, Burlingame Aug. 23, Paint Burlingame, Burlingame afford; and
March 6, Burlingame High School Taste of the Town, Burlingame Aug. 29, Chili Cookoff, San Mateo
March 14, SSF Senior Health Fair, South San Francisco Sept. 5-6, Millbrae Art & Wine, Millbrae
March 15, NAACP Dinner, Burlingame Sept. 12, Disaster Preparedness Day, South San Francisco WHEREAS, local Chambers, with their
March 28, Daraja Academy Fundraiser, Los Altos Sept. 14, Community Gatepath Golf Tournament, Palo Alto
professional executives, staff and volun-
April 1, Foster City Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, Foster City Sept. 19, SSF Day in the Park, South San Francisco
April 4, Downtown San Mateo Assn. Spring Fling, San Mateo Sept. 23, Business Expo and Mega-Mixer, San Mateo teer leaders, work year-round for their
April 11, Eggstravaganza, San Mateo Sept. 25, Gary Yates Golf Tournament, San Mateo communities to, 1) Create a strong local
April 11, Millbrae Easter Hunt, MIllbrae Sept. 26, Burlingame Pet Parade, Burlingame
April 25, Peninsula Arts Council Forum, Redwood City Oct. 4, Strides for Life, San Francisco
economy, 2) Promote the community, 3)
April 25, San Carlos Rotary Spring Fundraiser, San Carlos Oct. 10, CRUSH Aids, San Carlos Provide networking opportunities, and
April 26, Pacific Coast Dream Machines, Half Moon Bay Oct. 10, Hoskins Black History Museum Fundraiser, Belmont
April 27, Mills Peninsula Women’s Luncheon, San Mateo Oct. 10-11, San Carlos Art & Wine Faire, San Carlos
4) Represent the interests of business to
May 1-3, Millbrae Spring Faire, Millbrae Oct. 18, New Mom Fair, San Mateo government; and
May 7, Yan Can Cook Library Foundation Fundraiser, San Mateo Oct. 22, Operation Save Manila, South San Francisco
May 8, Hiller Aviation Museum Golf Tournament, San Mateo Oct. 24, Halloween Fun Fest, San Mateo
May 9, Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration, San Mateo Oct. 30, Community Gatepath Breakfast, Foster City WHEREAS, businesses are encouraged
May 15, Henry Ford School Pasta Dinner & Carnival, Redwood City Nov. 6-8, Library Book Sale, San Mateo to join their local Chambers of Commerce
May 17, San Carlos Rotary Fun Run, San Carlos Nov. 13-15, Harvest Festival, San Mateo
May 17, Green Street Fair, Burlingame Nov. 13, JackAces Band benefitting CORA, San Carlos
and to attend the San Mateo County Busi-
May 30, Redwood City Pet Parade, Redwood City Nov.14, SSF Police Activities League Fundraiser, South San Francisco ness Expo on September 22, 2010 at the
May 30-31, Foster City Art & Wine Festival, Foster City Nov. 15, San Mateo Rotary Fun Run, San Mateo
June 6, Green Car Show, Redwood City Nov. 21, Turkey Fun Run, South San Francisco
San Mateo County Events Center;
June 7, Posy Parade, San Bruno Nov. 28-29 & Dec. 5-6 Peninsula Youth Ballet Nutcracker
June 12, HIP Housing Luncheon, Redwood City Dec. 4, Night of Lights, Half Moon Bay
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June 13-14, Burlingame Art in the Park, Burlingame Dec. 5, Hometown Holidays, Redwood City
June 15, Peninsula Humane Society Golf Tournament, San Mateo Dec. 5-6, Caltrain Holiday Train that the Board of Supervisors of San
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AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE NFL STANDINGS
@Cubs @Cubs @Cubs @Colorado @Colorado @Colorado OFF
5:05 p.m. 5:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 5:10 p.m. 5:10 p.m. 12:10 p.m.
East Division
W L Pct GB
East Division
W L Pct GB
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD
New York 91 59 .607 — Philadelphia 90 61 .596 — East
Tampa Bay 89 60 .597 1 1/2 Atlanta 86 65 .570 4 W L T Pct PF PA
vs.White Sox vs.White Sox vs.Rangers vs.Rangers vs.Rangers @Angels Boston 83 67 .553 8 Florida 74 75 .497 15 Miami 2 0 0 1.000 29 20
7:05 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
vs.Rangers
1:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Toronto 75 74 .503 15 1/2 New York 74 76 .493 15 1/2 N.Y.Jets 1 1 0 .500 37 24
CSN-CAL CSN-CAL CSN-CAL
1:05 p.m.
CSN-CAL CSN-CAL Baltimore 60 90 .400 31 Washington 62 88 .413 27 1/2 New England 1 1 0 .500 52 52
Buffalo 0 2 0 .000 17 49
Central Division Central Division
Sept. 25 Sept. 29 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 23 W L Pct GB W L Pct GB South
@Toronto FC vs.Chicago @Columbus @DC United vs.Houston vs.Chivas USA Minnesota 90 60 .600 — Cincinnati 85 66 .563 — W L T Pct PF PA
1 p.m. 8 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. @Kansas City Chicago 79 71 .527 11 St.Louis 77 72 .517 7 Houston 2 0 0 1.000 64 51
ESPN 2 CSN-CAL CSN-CAL 5:30 p.m. Detroit 76 74 .507 14 Jacksonville 1 1 0 .500 37 55
Houston 73 77 .487 11 1/2
Cleveland 62 88 .413 28 Milwaukee 69 80 .463 15 Tennessee 1 1 0 .500 49 32
Sept. 26 Kansas City 61 88 .409 28 1/2 Chicago 68 81 .456 16 Indianapolis 1 1 0 .500 62 48
Title match vs. Pittsburgh 51 98 .342 33
West Division North
TBD@ CSUEB
W L Pct GB West Division W L T Pct PF PA
2:30 p.m.
Texas 83 66 .562 — W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 2 0 0 1.000 34 20
Oakland 75 73 .503 7 1/2 San Francisco 84 66 .560 — Cincinnati 1 1 0 .500 39 48
Sept. 12 Sept. 20 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Los Angeles 74 76 .490 9 1/2 San Diego 83 66 .557 1/2 Baltimore 1 1 0 .500 20 24
@ Seattle vs.Saints @ Chiefs @ Falcons vs. Eagles vs. Raiders @ Panthers Seattle 57 92 .381 26 1/2 Colorado 82 67 .550 1 1/2 Cleveland 0 2 0 .000 28 33
Loss,31-6 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 5:20 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 10 a.m. Los Angeles 73 77 .487 11
FOX FOX NBC CBS FOX Monday’s results West
Arizona 59 91 .393 25
Detroit 7,Kansas City 5 W L T Pct PF PA
Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 N.Y.Yankees 8,Tampa Bay 6 Monday’s results Kansas City 2 0 0 1.000 37 28
@ Cardinals Baltimore 4,Boston 2 Florida 4,St.Louis 0 San Diego 1 1 0 .500 52 34
@ Titans vs. Rams vs. Texans vs. Chargers @ 49ers @ Broncos
Win,16-14 1:15 p.m. Minnesota 9,Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 3,Atlanta 1 Denver 1 1 0 .500 48 38
Loss,38-13 1:05 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:15 p.m.
CBS Oakland 3,Chicago White Sox 0 Houston 8,Washington 2 Oakland 1 1 0 .500 29 52
CBS CBS CBS CBS
L.A.Angels 7,Texas 4 Cincinnati 5,Milwaukee 2
Tuesday’s games Tuesday’s games NATIONAL CONFERENCE
LOCAL SCOREBOARD Kansas City (Chen 10-7) at Detroit (Galarraga 4-6),
4:05 p.m.
Atlanta (Minor 3-1) at Philadelphia (Halladay 19-
10),4:05 p.m. East
Tampa Bay (J.Shields 13-12) at N.Y. Yankees Houston (Happ 6-2) at Washington (Lannan 8-7), W L T Pct PF PA
Girls’golf Fifth-place game (P.Hughes 16-8),4:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. Washington 1 1 0 .500 40 37
At Poplar Creek,par 36 Seattle (French 4-5) at Toronto (Rzepczynski 1-4), St.Louis (Westbrook 2-3) at Pittsburgh (Maholm 7- N.Y.Giants 1 1 0 .500 45 56
Aragon 269,Capuchino 337 Carlmont 20,Mt.Pleasant 6 4:07 p.m. 15),4:05 p.m. Philadelphia 1 1 0 .500 55 59
Aragon — Hazelton 47, Sakoma 48, Sullivan 54, Baltimore (Bergesen 7-10) at Boston (C.Buchholz N.Y.Mets (Pelfrey 15-9) at Florida (Mendez 1-1),4:10 Dallas 0 2 0 .000 27 40
Miyahira 60,Kang 60.Capuchino — Lewis 47,Diaz Mt.Pleasant 3 1 2 0 — 6 16-7),4:10 p.m. San Francisco (M.Cain 12-10) at Chicago Cubs
71, Gomez 72, Christy 74, Liang 73. Records — Cleveland (Carmona 12-14) at Minnesota (S.Baker (Zambrano 9-6),5:05 p.m. South
Aragon 4-0 PAL. Carlmont 6 7 2 5 — 20 12-9),5:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Volquez 3-3) at Milwaukee (Bush 7-12), W L T Pct PF PA
Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 12-11) at Oakland 5:10 p.m. Tampa Bay 2 0 0 1.000 37 21
Sacred Heart Prep 264,Notre Dame-SJ 318 Goal scorers:Carlmont — Pak 3,O’loughlin 3,Reed (Cahill 16-7),7:05 p.m. Colorado (De La Rosa 8-4) at Arizona (J.Saunders New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 14 9
At Menlo Country Club,par 36 2,Dimick 2,Freitas 2,Bean 2,Denney 2,Bellin,Roth- Texas (C.Lewis 11-12) at L.A.Angels (E.Santana 16- 2-6),6:40 p.m. Atlanta 1 1 0 .500 50 22
Sacred Heart Prep — Henry 46, Shields 48, Hutter schild,Moore,Fecher.Mt.Pleasant — Soto 4,Moyer, 9),7:05 p.m. San Diego (Richard 12-8) at L.A.Dodgers (Billings- Carolina 0 2 0 .000 25 51
53,Caccione 58,Dake 59.Notre Dame — Hendricks- Alaban. AL LEADERS ley 11-10),7:10 p.m.
Key 54,Saini 58,Allen 63,Ryan 71,Welsh 72.Record BATTING—Hamilton,Texas,.361;Mauer,Minnesota, NL LEADERS North
— Sacred Heart Prep 2-0,1-0 West Bay League. All-tournament team — M. Beach, S. Beach, Car- .331;ABeltre,Boston,.327;MiCabrera,Detroit,.325; BATTING—CGonzalez, Colorado, .340;Tulowitzki, W L T Pct PF PA
roll (Sequoia).Goalie — Kekuewa (Mercy). Cano,New York,.323;Butler,Kansas City,.317;Kon- Colorado, .325; Votto, Cincinnati, .323; Holliday, St. Chicago 2 0 0 1.000 46 34
Girls’tennis erko,Chicago,.316. Louis, .314; Prado, Atlanta, .307; Braun, Milwaukee, Green Bay 2 0 0 1.000 61 27
Sacred Heart Prep 6,Gunn 1 Girls’volleyball RUNS—Teixeira,New York,104;MiCabrera,Detroit, .306; Pujols,St.Louis,.306; AdGonzalez,S.D.,.306. Detroit 0 2 0 .000 46 54
SINGLES — Kohrs (S) def.Booth 6-2,6-1;Marshall (S) 103;Jeter,New York,103;Crawford,Tampa Bay,101; RUNS—CGonzalez,Colorado,105;Pujols,St.Louis, Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 19 28
def.Haraguchi 7-5,6-1; R.Thompson (S) def.Li 6-1, Harbor tournament JBautista,Toronto, 100; Cano, New York, 99; AJack- 105;Votto,Cincinnati,100;Weeks,Milwaukee,100;
6-1; I.Thompson (S) def. Lee 6-3, 6-2. DOUBLES — son,Detroit,98. Werth, Philadelphia, 99; Prado, Atlanta, 98; Braun, West
Hemm-Marshall (S) def. Lai-Juang 1-6, 7-5, (11-9 Pool play — Menlo School def. Pajaro Valley 25- RBI—MiCabrera, Detroit, 119; JBautista, Toronto, Milwaukee,95; AHuff,San Francisco,95. W L T Pct PF PA
super tiebreaker as third set);Allen-Kidder (G) def. 17, 25-14; Menlo School def. Carmel 25-21, 25-18; 114; ARodriguez, New York, 112; Guerrero, Texas, RBI—CGonzalez, Colorado, 107; Pujols, St. Louis, Seattle 1 1 0 .500 45 37
Struck-Bokman 6-0,6-2; Sarwal-Casey (S) def.Rus- North Salinas def.Menlo School 25-23,16-25,15-11. 107;Konerko,Chicago,105;DelmYoung,Minnesota, 107; Votto, Cincinnati, 106; Howard, Philadelphia, Arizona 1 1 0 .500 24 54
sell-Wilson 6-3,6-4. 104; Cano,New York,102. 104; Holliday, St.Louis, 99; AdGonzalez, San Diego, San Francisco 0 2 0 .000 28 56
Quarterfinals — Menlo School def.Chico 31-29,25- HITS—ISuzuki, Seattle, 193; Cano, New York, 187; 97; Uggla,Florida,96. St.Louis 0 2 0 .000 27 33
SATURDAY 20. Semifinals — Aptos def. Menlo School 17-25, Hamilton,Texas,183;ABeltre,Boston,181;MYoung, HITS—CGonzalez, Colorado, 185; Braun, Milwau-
Boys’water polo 25-17,15-9. Texas, 175; Butler, Kansas City, 173; MiCabrera, De- kee,178;Prado,Atlanta,177;Holliday,St.Louis,174; Sunday’s results
troit,171; AJackson,Detroit,171. Votto,Cincinnati,170;Pujols,St.Louis,169;AdGon- Chicago 27,Dallas 20
Scott Roche tournament
Menlo highlights — Kill leaders:Huber 7 vs.Pajaro DOUBLES—ABeltre,Boston,45;MiCabrera,Detroit, zalez,San Diego,168. Atlanta 41,Arizona 7
Championship game 45; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 45; Markakis, Baltimore,
St.Francis 9,Menlo School 6 Valley; Frappier 11 vs. Carmel; Huber 10 vs. North DOUBLES—Werth, Philadelphia, 44; Holliday, St. Green Bay 34,Buffalo 7
Salinas;Moledina 8 vs.Carmel;Huber 10 vs.Aptos. 43; Mauer, Minnesota, 42; Butler, Kansas City, 41; Louis,43;ATorres,San Francisco,43;Braun,Milwau- Philadelphia 35,Detroit 32
Menlo 1 1 2 2 — 6 VWells,Toronto,41; DelmYoung,Minnesota,41.
St.Francis 4 2 2 1 — 9 All-tournament team — Huber. kee, 41; Loney, Los Angeles, 40; Prado, Atlanta, 39; Pittsburgh 19,Tennessee 11
TRIPLES—Crawford,Tampa Bay,13;AJackson,De- Byrd,Chicago,38. Cincinnati 15,Baltimore 10
Goal scorers:Menlo — Finch 2,Holland-McCowan troit,10;Span,Minnesota,10;Pennington,Oakland,
2, Bowman, Hale. Goalie saves — Williams (M) 9. Junior College TRIPLES—Fowler,Colorado,12;SDrew,Arizona,10; Kansas City 16,Cleveland 14
8; Gardner, New York, 6; Granderson, New York, 6; Victorino,Philadelphia,10;AEscobar,Milwaukee,9; Tampa Bay 20,Carolina 7
Record — Menlo School 4-1. Maier,Kansas City,6; Podsednik,Kansas City,6.
Other scores: Catholic Cathedral 12, Los Altos 11 Women’s water polo CGonzalez,Colorado,8;JosReyes,New York,8;Mor- Miami 14,Minnesota 10
HOME RUNS—JBautista, Toronto, 49; Konerko, gan,Washington,7;Pagan,New York,7;ATorres,San Denver 31,Seattle 14
(3rd place);Vista 15,La Jolla 6 (5th place);Bellarmine Chicago,37;MiCabrera,Detroit,34;Hamilton,Texas,
6,Rio Americano 4 (7th place); West Valley tournament Francisco,7;Venable,San Diego,7. Oakland 16,St.Louis 14
31; DOrtiz, Boston, 30;Teixeira, New York, 30; ABel- HOME RUNS—Pujols, St. Louis, 39; ADunn,Wash- Houston 30,Washington 27,OT
tre,Boston,28; Cano,New York,28. ington,35;Votto,Cincinnati,35;CGonzalez,Colorado, San Diego 38,Jacksonville 13
Girls’water polo CSM 9,Cuesta 6 STOLEN BASES—Pierre,Chicago,58;RDavis,Oak- 32; MarReynolds, Arizona, 32; Uggla, Florida, 31; N.Y.Jets 28,New England 14
Sequoia High tournament land, 45; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 44; Gardner, New Fielder,Milwaukee,30; Howard,Philadelphia,30.
CSM 4 1 1 3 — 9 Indianapolis 38,N.Y.Giants 14
Championship game York,42;ISuzuki,Seattle,41;Figgins,Seattle,40;BUp- STOLEN BASES—Bourn,Houston,52;Pagan,New Monday’s result
Sequoia 9,Santa Teresa 1 ton,Tampa Bay,40. York,35;Victorino,Philadelphia,34;Morgan,Wash- New Orleans 25,San Francisco 22
Santa Teresa 0 1 0 0 — 1 Cuesta 0 2 2 2 — 6 PITCHING—Sabathia, New York, 20-6; Lester, ington, 33; HRamirez, Florida, 32; AMcCutchen, Sunday,Sept.26
Sequoia 1 5 1 2 — 9 Boston,18-8; Price,Tampa Bay,17-6;Verlander,De- Pittsburgh,31; JosReyes,New York,30. Dallas at Houston,10 a.m.
Goal scorers: Sequoia — M. Beach 2, S. Beach 2, Goal scorers:CSM — Najdawi 4,Chao 2,Chan,Ram- troit, 17-8; Pavano, Minnesota, 17-11; CBuchholz,
stack,Davino.Goalie saves — Morton (CSM) 8. PITCHING—Jimenez, Colorado, 19-6; Halladay, Buffalo at New England,10 a.m.
Bauhaus,Carroll,Wade.Santa Teresa — Delgado. Boston, 16-7; Cahill, Oakland, 16-7; PHughes, New Philadelphia, 19-10; Wainwright, St. Louis, 19-11; Cleveland at Baltimore,10 a.m.
York,16-8; ESantana,Los Angeles,16-9. THudson, Atlanta, 16-8; Arroyo, Cincinnati, 16-10; Atlanta at New Orleans,10 a.m.
Third-place game ANNOUNCEMENTS STRIKEOUTS—FHernandez, Seattle, 222; Jer- CCarpenter,St.Louis,15-8; Pelfrey,New York,15-9. Tennessee at N.Y.Giants,10 a.m.
Mercy-Burlingame 6, Robert Louis Stevenson Weaver, Los Angeles, 218; Lester, Boston, 212; STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum,San Francisco,211;Hal- Cincinnati at Carolina,10 a.m.
5 (2 OT) Sacred Heart Prep has the following coaching op- Verlander, Detroit, 198; Liriano, Minnesota, 191; laday,Philadelphia,210;Hamels,Philadelphia,207; San Francisco at Kansas City,10 a.m.
RLS 0 2 2 1 0 0 — 5 portunities: Girls Basketball (JV assistant coach); Sabathia,New York,183; Morrow,Toronto,178. Wainwright, St. Louis, 206; Kershaw, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay,10 a.m.
Mercy 2 1 0 2 1 — 6 Boys Lacrosse (Boys Varsity Assistant,Boys FS Head SAVES—RSoriano,Tampa Bay,43;Soria,Kansas City, 203; Jimenez,Colorado,192. Detroit at Minnesota,10 a.m.
Goal scorers:Mercy — Kusasw 3,Gomes 2,Bradley. and Boys FS Assistant). Interested applicants 39; Papelbon, Boston, 36; NFeliz, Texas, 36; Gregg, SAVES—BrWilson, San Francisco, 43; HBell, San Washington at St.Louis,1:05 p.m.
RLS — Gonzalez 2,West,Jones,Stuewe. please contact AD Frank Rodriguez at (650) 473- Toronto,33;MaRivera,New York,32;Aardsma,Seat- Diego,42;FCordero,Cincinnati,37;Wagner,Atlanta, Philadelphia at Jacksonville,1:05 p.m.
4031 or tle,31. 35; Marmol,Chicago,33; LNunez,Florida,29. San Diego at Seattle,1:15 p.m.
16 Tuesday • Sept. 21, 2010 HEALTH THE DAILY JOURNAL
Aerobic exercise improves your ability to burn fat By Eric Heiden AND fat, it’s the best type of exercise for
TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES weight loss. However, your exercise needs
to last longer than a few minutes for fat
Any exercise you do requires two things: burning to kick in.
muscle contraction and energy. You train Pure glucose is your muscles’ fuel of
your muscles with exercise, of course, but choice, however, so when your body runs
did you know you also train the mechanisms low on the glucose stored in your muscle
that provide the energy? (normally after 45 to 60 minutes of exercise)
All cellular activity is fueled by adenosine and it switches over to a mixture with a
triphosphate, or ATP, which resides in each higher fat-to-glucose ratio, you’ll feel it.
of your cells. When you sprint for a cab, run You may feel you’re out of gas. That’s when
to a base in softball, play tag with your kids athletes say they have “hit the wall.”
or start to exercise at high intensity, you use But you aren’t out of gas. Your aerobic
ATP’s small supply of stored energy. energy system can power you virtually for-
This can sustain an eight-second burst of ever. For this reason, if you are planning to
activity. If you continue at high intensity, work out longer than 90 minutes, you need
your body can tack on an additional two sec- to restock your glucose stores as you exer-
onds by tapping into an energy source called cise.
creatine phosphate. Training can lengthen Exercise improves all levels of your ener-
these initial bursts somewhat, but even the gy delivery. It ups glucose storage in your
most elite sprinters in the world cannot sus- muscles and liver. Without aerobic fitness,
tain high-intensity movement much longer you have fewer mitochondria (the power
than 10 seconds. plants within each cell), and you burn pri-
If your cab takes off without you, you hit marily glucose and little fat. With aerobic
a triple or your child is especially fast, your exercise, your mitochondria increase in size
body will draw power from glucose convert- and number and the enzymes within them
ed from carbohydrates stored in your mus- gain greater efficiency in producing energy.
cles. This can carry you an additional 40 to This means you burn more fat, which
120 seconds at lower intensity. (If you eat reserves your stored glucose longer and
low-carb, you may sputter out earlier due to allows you to produce more energy for a
inadequate glucose stored in your muscles.) longer period of time.
Next, if you decide to walk instead of tak- We find that aerobic athletes have up to
ing that cab, your aerobic system will kick 200 percent more mitochondria than average
in. Energy that is aerobic (meaning “with people. Mitochondria are important — the
oxygen”) uses oxygen from your blood to more you have, the higher percentage of fat
burn fat and glucose in varying percentages. you utilize at any given speed.
First, it burns whatever glucose remains in When you’re starting out, aerobic activity
your muscle, then it goes to a second source: trains all of the energy sources. But as you
Because aerobic exercise causes your muscles to switch to burning glucose AND fat, it’s the your liver. Because aerobic exercise causes advance you will work on each energy-
best type of exercise for weight loss. your muscles to switch to burning glucose delivery mechanism deliberately.
THE DAILY JOURNAL HEALTH Tuesday • Sept. 21, 2010 17
Councilman Michael Brownrigg only whether they have a license.” Mayor Cathy Baylock and Councilman
BID
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offered one suggestion: money raised be spent
in Burlingame.
Those opposing the BID questioned the
City Attorney Gus Guinan said the further
research was not necessary because counting
all protests — valid and not — the opposition
Jerry Deal both noted the questions but
emphasized the city’s attempts to follow regu-
lations and provide an accurate, open process.
timeline, the mandatory nature and whether was below the 50 percent dissension needed In other business, the council spent more
the voting process is fair. Votes from the esti- to stop the district’s creation. than 90 minutes hearing from experts about
efforts for the downtown shopping district. mated 550 businesses in the Burlingame Unverified, 216 petitions were filed repre- the potential effects from cell phone radiation
Those votes fell short of the necessary amount Avenue area are weighted based on the senting $40,225 or 44 percent, Guinan wrote emissions during a presentation on specific
needed to stop the creation of a business amount of money a business would pay in a staff report. Several of the petitions were absorption rate, known as SAR. SAR, which
improvement district, known as a BID. should the BID go into effect. For a BID to be disqualified because the business did not have
Annual fees would be between $100 and $625 is regulated by the Federal Communications
established, businesses had a 45-day window a license, were not part of the proposed Commission, measures the amount of radia-
depending on business size, location and
square footage. Before the unanimous council to petition, or vote against, the creation. assessment list or had the same address or tion a person’s head absorbs from a cell
decision, officials suggested those opposing Michele Porrazzo, candy maker at Aida suite number as another business. Qualified phone. Councilman Michael Brownrigg previ-
the BID run for the board Wednesday morning Opera Candies on Burlingame Avenue, argued votes represented $28,600 or 31.3 percent of ously expressed interest in a resolution requir-
to be sure their concerns are met. there simply wasn’t enough time for those businesses. ing cell phone stores in Burlingame to notify
“You’ve gone this far, you should have a who disagreed to respond to the proposal. Those opposed also submitted challenges to customers a the SAR levels omitted from a
voice on that board,” said Councilwoman Ann Isabelle Christopher, owner of Too Cute on the business information, which the city eval- phone before it is sold. The majority o testi-
Keighran. “This is your opportunity to take Burlingame Avenue, proposed removing larg- uated. As a result, the city eliminated 18 mony was from experts and others not associ-
that and voice your concerns to your con- er corporations from the conversation since assessments from the overall calculations ated with Burlingame. The council decided to
stituents.” she was unsure they were accurately notified. because the original mailing had been take time to absorb all the information.
Vice Mayor Terry Nagel described the BID In addition, she questioned why so many were returned to the city and not received by the
as a great opportunity for the businesses to disqualified. business. Reductions were also made due to
choose their own improvements as well as “Also taken out were those which do not businesses either not existing or being vacant. Heather Murtagh can be reached by e-mail:
become involved politically to better the shop- have a license,” she said. “I don’t understand. A few duplications were also eliminated, heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650)
ping area. They are being charged by address, not Guinan wrote. 344-5200 ext. 105.
SALMON
duce the growth hormone some of the time. sume more food to the detriment of the con- ing on too little data, much of which is sup-
In documents released ahead of the hear- ventional wild salmon, the critics fear. plied by the company itself.
ing, the FDA said there were no biologically A wide range of environmental, food safe- Stotish countered that the company has
Continued from page 17 relevant differences between the engineered ty and consumer groups have argued that more than addressed the concerns, and his
salmon and conventional salmon, and there more public studies are needed and the cur- product has come under much more scrutiny
is a reasonable certainty of no harm from its rent FDA process is inadequate because it than most food.
has already said are safe to eat. Clones are consumption. FDA scientists speaking allows the company to keep some propri- “This is perhaps the most studied fish in
copies of an animal. With GE animals, their Monday said there are very few differences etary information private. Modified foods history,” he said. “Environmentally this is a
DNA has been altered to produce a desirable between the modified and conventional fish. are regulated under the same process used very sustainable technology.”
characteristic. Critics have two main concerns: The safe- for animal drugs. The company has several safeguards in
In the case of the salmon, AquaBounty has ty of the food to humans and the salmon’s “It is outrageous to keep this vital infor- place to allay concerns. All the fish would be
added a growth hormone from a Chinook effect on the environment. mation secret,” said Wenonah Hauter, direc- bred female and sterile, though a small per-
salmon that allows the fish to produce their Because the altered fish has never been tor of the advocacy group Food & Water centage may be able to breed. They would
growth hormone all year long. The engineers eaten before, they say, it could include dan- Watch. “Consumers have a right to know be bred in confined pools where the poten-
were able to keep the hormone active by gerous allergens, especially because seafood what FDA is trying to allow into our food tial for escape would be very low.
using another gene from an eel-like fish is highly allergenic. They also worry that the supply.” In its environmental analysis of the fish
called an ocean pout that acts like an on fish will escape and intermingle with the Dr. Michael Hansen, senior scientist at released earlier this month, the FDA agreed
switch for the hormone, according to the wild salmon population, which is already Consumers Union, the publisher of with the company that there are enough safe-
company. Conventional salmon only pro- endangered.They would grow fast and con- Consumer Reports, says the agency is rely- guards in place.
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JAIL
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Community Center, 20 Twin Pines
Lane, Belmont. Learn about the
many free specialized telephones
and devices that can help you com-
municate better. Free. For more
how to create the perfect flavor com-
bination, and create a spice rub to
bring home (bring your own contain-
er). $15. For more information and to
register call 466-9060.
information call 595-7444.
Infant and Child Safety: A Safe
Car Seat Safety Checks. 10 a.m. to Start. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Foster City
would like to see the city pull up roots on noon. Kohl’s, 250 Walnut St., PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster
all correctional facilities and place them Redwood City. Kohl’s Department City. Join Dr. Sarah Beekley, an
Stores will host a series of three car award-winning pediatrician who will
out there. seat safety events which include discuss everything caregivers need to
But a new jail won’t replace Maguire. trainings designed to educate parents know about child safety from birth to
and caregivers on how to install and age 6. Free, but pre-registration
No matter where it is situated, the new use the appropriate child safety seat required. For more information or to
building will replace the bloated Women’s in a vehicle. register call 299-4991.
Correctional Facility on Maple Street and
Animals in Action. 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22
alleviate overcrowding at Maguire. All Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Bye, Pain! Free Ear Acupuncture.
bookings and releases will still happen at Point Drive, San Mateo. This is a 9 a.m to noon. Ye’s Chi Clinic, 105
Maguire and those awaiting court cases new and exciting opportunity to wit- N. San Mateo Drive, San Mateo.
ness our animals engaging in all Reduce the pain by acupuncture on
will still be housed there, according to kinds of activities so join us to catch the reflex/trigger points on the ears.
Sheriff Greg Munks. our Wildlife Keepers doing animal Suggested $5 donation to Disabled
enrichment activities, taking animals American Veterans. For more infor-
Moving both to the new facility has not for walks and even leading training mation call and to reserve your seat
yet been considered because there is a cost sessions. Free with admission. For call 558-8118.
associated with building the necessary more information call 342-7755.
Skype: Online Video
space, said Lt. Debbie Bazan of the Tuesday Tales: Story time at Conferencing. 10:30 a.m. Belmont
Sheriff’s Office jail planning unit. MICHAEL COSTA/DAILY JOURNAL Coyote Point Museu. 11 a.m. Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas,
Several attendees, however, demanded Redwood City residents rally outside a public jail planning meeting Monday evening Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Belmont. Learn how to open a free
Point Drive, San Mateo. Enjoy an account, set up your equipment and
the idea be looked at and Munks agreed to in an effort to divert a plan to build another facility in the heart of downtown. enriching story, animal presentation software and make simple confer-
hold another meeting specifically to the Board of Supervisors, has previously inmates, Munks said, emphasizing that and exploration activity. Great for ence calls over the Internet. For more
children 2 to 8 years old and their information call 591-8286.
address that issue. suggested it be closer to $20 million the desire is not to expand the population caregivers. Check with front desk
A new jail would focus on more mini- because of needs like correctional health but free the county from the “overcrowd- for location. Free with admission. Community Forum at Little House.
mum security inmates and providing For more information call 342-7755. 11 a.m. Little House, 800 Middle
and food service. ing crisis” that could place it in danger of Ave.,Menlo Park. Speaker Elizabeth
much-needed space for rehabilitation and Sharing those needs, particularly food releasing prisoners or being sued. Luncheon Newcomers Club. Noon. A. Landsverk will discuss ‘Health
education programs. preparation, has often been cited as a rea- Several protesters outside the meeting CreoLa Bistro, 344 El Camino Real, and Vitality as You Age.’ Free. For
San Carlos. For new and long time more information call 326-2025.
Inside Monday night’s meeting at San son to build on the motor pool site. said they didn’t dispute the need for a jail residents, a speaker from
Mateo Credit Union in Redwood City, Transportation to the courthouse at 400 but simply do not want it downtown S.P.A.R.K.S. $25. For more informa- City Talk Toastmaster Club meet-
Munks and members of the jail planning County Government Center is another where it can destroy its recent revitaliza- tion contact Sharon 578 9208. ing. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Redwood
City Main Library, 1044 Middlefield
unit revisited the lengthy history of trying consideration. tion, endanger children and change the High Time, High Tea and Tea Road, Redwood City. Join us in a
to get a new jail — series of contentious Although the price tag will be steep, the business atmosphere. Dancing. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Twin friendly and supportive atmosphere to
exchanges with city leaders and residents, Pines Senior and Community Center, improve your communication and
county “can’t afford not to do it,” Munks “It’s not just the jail itself. It’s every- 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Bring leadership skills. For more informa-
narrowing of two dozen possible sites said. thing that comes along with it,” said your own tea cup and wear your tion call (202) 390-7555.
down to seven and eventually the motor Although the Chemical Way site now Anneke Cole, ticking off possibilities like grand hat as you come and enjoy
music from the ’30s and ’40s, dance
pool preference and now the idea that a seems to be preferred by many involved, more bars, bailsmen and anger manage- and dine over cucumber sandwiches.
jail does not have to be in such close prox- nothing is yet solid. Munks hopes to ment programs. $10. For more information and to
imity to Maguire. reserve space call 595-7444.
come before the Board of Supervisors Redwood City Manager Peter Ingram
Chemical Way is on the east side of the within October to present the alternative. said concern about that kind of land use is Tuesday Tea. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Little
freeway and approximately five acres Munks previously spoke to supervisors partially what drove the City Council’s House Auditorium, 800 Middle Ave.,
Menlo Park. Join us a Dr. Lisa Chu
which would let the jail be built out rather about the motor pool idea but the board previous concern about a downtown jail. discusses the healing power of
than up. refused to sign off on the proposal with- The worry isn’t specific businesses, he sounds in her lecture on ‘Feel and
As proposed, the new jail would have out receiving more information on the said, but in establishing a balance. Heal with Music.’ $1 members, $2
non-members. For more information
768 beds and require 145 employees. In needs. Downtown Redwood City already fos- call 326-2025.
downtown, a jail of that size would be five When asked directly last night which ters an unsavory element because of the
stories. On Chemical Way, it would be Detroit, Dallas and Despotism: A
site he preferred of the two, Munks said current jail, according to one resident who 3-D View of Sustainability. 5 p.m.
closer to three, Munks said. he preferred not to commit until the interrupted Munks’ description of the area to 6:45 p.m. Kepler’s Books,1010 El
The jail itself is estimated to cost process plays out. That said, he is “very as safe. She is accosted daily by people Camino Real, Menlo Park. Eric
Corey Freed of organic architect and
between $150 million to $160 million, but open” to the Chemical Way site if linger- who say they are fresh out of jail, she said. noted author will speak about green-
buying the Chemical Way land would add ing questions about price and the environ- Both Cole and Gomez cited homeless ing American cities. Free. For more
to that price tag. Munks estimates needing information call 324-4321.
ment are resolved. individuals as another problem and while
$18 million more annually in operating Regardless of the jail site selection, the they cannot be certain it is tied to the jail Serramonte Center’s ‘Kidsworld.’
costs although Rich Gordon, president of county will have the same number of they did not discount the possibility. 5:30 p.m. Serramonte Center, 3
Serramonte Way, Daly City. A fun
and educational after-school destina-
tion with interactive performances
to be at the address have not been named heavy hearts that the Bullis family
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or confirmed dead, the Bullis family did
issue a statement Thursday indicating
the remains were those of 50-year-old
announce the passing of Lavonne, Greg,
and William Bullis.”
William was a culinary student at
and arts and crafts. For students 12
and under. Free. For more informa-
tion e-mail spin@spinpr.com.
International Association of
Greg Bullis, his 16-year-old son, Mills. On Monday, the school had a Administrative Professional, El
Camino Chapter. 5:30 p.m. IHOP,
William, and his 82-year-old mother, moment of silence in his honor. There 510 El Camino Real, Belmont.
take several weeks. Although the three Lavonne. are plans to plant a tree near the culinary Topics at this meeting will include:
Asking for and receiving new
individuals missing who were believed The family statement said it is “with department in his honor.
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Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 erately misuse what you say to him/her in hopes of bringing
you down. Be extra careful.
You’re likely to be far more successful in the year ahead
when operating independently than when you team up with PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Be particularly picky whom
someone. Strike out on your own whenever it is called for and you select to team up with, especially if you choose someone
avoid joint ventures that are merely for show. for all the wrong reasons. The person might end up being a
liability instead of an asset.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Don’t be jockeyed into a posi-
tion where you won’t be able to bargain from a position of ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Important work-related issues
strength. Unless you hold an ace in your hand, negotiating should not be based on any hunches or instincts. Trust only
from weakness will cause you to lose. sheer logic or bare facts that have come after much cogitation
and evaluation.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Obviously you need to listen to
what everyone has to say, but you must bear in mind what TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Have as little as possible to do
they think could be infeasible. Don’t hesitate to say no, if with companions who are known troublemakers and can’t be
their suggestions are foolish or nonproductive. trusted. They’ll pull you down to their level before you know
where your head is.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Allocate a little time to a plea-
surable pursuit if you really feel the need to do so, but don’t GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Because you’ll have a lot of
let it interfere with your obligations or responsibilities in any trouble defining your goals and will consequently bounce all
kind of way. It could end up being too costly. over the place, it isn’t likely that you’ll achieve anything of
substance. It’s apt to be a totally wasted day.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - There are strong indica-
tions that you could get involved in a sticky situation from CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Don’t allow yourself to be
which you might not easily be able to extricate yourself. Be drawn into a heated debate with a person whom you know
ready to bolt before the molasses sets in. harbors views diametrically opposed to yours. It’s totally
futile, because nobody will win.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - This is not a particularly Previous
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agree to help, the strings that are attached might be far too count for anything, so unless you can get what you want in Sudoku
numerous to be worth it. writing, don’t commit to something important or expect the
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STAIRS 6 ft and 4 ft $90/both. 650-368-
3037
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(650)771-1888
SUIT/COAT HANGERS (14) sturdy good
23 Unstable situation, 18 Its flagship sch. is WOODEN KITCHEN China Cabinet: $99 quality hardwood unused $1/each or all
JVC VHS recorder - Like new, $15., (great condition!), (650)367-1350
metaphorically in Stillwater, west (650)367-8949
$10
San Bruno 650-588-1946
26 Workplace of Tulsa MAGNOVOX 32” TV - excellent cond., 306 Housewares
inspection org. 22 Freezes over refurbished, $100.obo., (650)260-2664 VACUUM CLEANER - $50.,
"PRINCESS HOUSE" decorator urn (650)367-1350
29 Comportment 23 Oates’s musical MICRO TEK scanner/copier - excellent "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H
30 Louise’s gal pal partner condition, $15., (650)368-0748 $25., (650)868-0436
VICTORIAN BUILDINGS collection of
33 Buzzing swarmers 24 Divine sign PANASONIC COLOR tv with Vhs combo BISSEL STEAM CLEANER - easy to Liberty Falls 11 for $30/all 3.5 to 4 inches
20 inches like new $70. 650-347-9920 use, used 3 times, cleans great, tall. (650)592-2648
34 Performed 25 Feudal domains $35.obo, (650)260-2664
PHILIPS VCR pus VHS HQ 4head hi-fi VIETNAM VHS (5) documentary. good
37 Huge mess 26 Gambling like new San Mateo. SOLD! condition $15/all. (408)249-3858.
40 “Danny and the parlors, briefly PHILLIPS VCR plus vhs-hu 4 head Hi-Fi BOWL - light green heavy glass swirl de- WALKER - fold up, like new, has two
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(650)834-2804
Hoff carriage PROSCAN VCR plus VHS HQ with re- WETSUIT - Barefoot, like new, $40.,
41 Court 28 Had in one’s mote San Mateo $50. (650)341-5347 CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, (650)367-8949
tall, purchased from Brueners, originally
postponement hands SAMSUNG COLOR tv 27 inches good $100., selling for $20.,(650)867-2720 WHEELBARROW LARGE, needs tire
condition $90. 650-347-9920 repair $10. SOLD!
42 Ancient Greek 31 Strolls (along) COUNTERTOP WATER DISPENSER :
32 Performers’ SANIO CASETTE/RECORDER 2 way WORLD CUP memorabilia '94 USA Bear
military power Radio - $95.obo, call for more details,
Oasis water cooler Hot N Cold, Durable
& excellent condition,$86, (650)278-2702 mascot, 2 sport cups unused and collec-
43 Blood fluids union: Abbr. xwordeditor@aol.com 09/21/10 (650)290-1960 tors pins $55/all. (650)591-6596
OVEN ROASTING PAN WITH RACK.
44 Veggies studied SONY RADIO cassette recorder $15 New, non stick, large, never used $55.,
by Mendel black good condition. (650)345-1111 (650)341-0418
311 Musical Instruments
45 Gregarious fun TEKNIKA VCR HQ $40. (650)341-5347 2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $500 for
both. (650)342-4537
lovers TV - Big Screen, $70., ok REVEREWARE, 1,3.4 qt. pots, 5",7"
pans, stainless steel w/copper bottoms,
condition,(650)367-1350
52 Assumed name excellent cond., $60/all. (650)577-0604 GLOCKENSPIEL- very beautiful, $100.,
(650)755-9833
53 Defensive spray 304 Furniture VASE - beautiful butterfly design, gold KEYBOARD CASIO 3 ft long $50.
54 Marx’s “__ Kapital” color, perfect cond, $25., (650)867-2720 (650)583-2767
3 PIECE COFFEE TABLE SET: $100.
57 Thin curl of smoke (650)787-8219
307 Jewelry & Clothing
58 Valuable shore 316 Clothes
3 TIERED stainless rolling cart gently
property, and a MURANO GLASS bracelet from Italy BLACK LEATHER MOTORCYCLE
used $100 firm, (650)341-0418 various shades of red and blue artfully JACKET - Large, water proof, new,
hint to what the 46" ROUND dining table $90. Call designed $100. (650)991-2353 $35., (650)342-7568
first words of 17-, (650)430-4884
SMALL JEWELRY cabinet - 17” H, 12” MENS "BASS" black loafers like new
23-, 37- and 45- ANTIQUE SOLID oak end table, marble W, 2 glass doors, plus 2 drawers, very size 12D $35. (650)868-0436
top, carved door $50. (650)342-7568 pretty, $35., (650)592-2648
Across have in MENS SLACKS - 8 pairs, $50., Size
common BEACH CHAIRS (5) $5/each. (650)592- WOMAN’S PEARL NECKLACE - ivory
2648 36/32, (408)420-5646
& blue cultured, blue pearl collar, 10
61 Third man BLACK LEATHER office chair with 5
strands, 18”, $40., (650)834-2804 PINK LADIES hospital volunteer jacket
62 High-strung rollers $25. (650)871-5078 like new washed once Medium $10
RWC. (650)868-0436
63 Sacher treat 308 Tools
CABINET - Real wood, $70.,
SCRUBS - Medical, woman’s, Size L,
64 Goodyear product (650)367-1350 CLICKER TORQUE wrench 1/2 inch pretty prints, excellent condition, $9. ea,
drive 20-150 LBS reversible all chrome
65 Member’s CHAIR, IKEA. Very Good cond. Recliner $40. 650-595-3933
5 pairs of pants $6. ea.(650)290-1960
shaped, flexible. Lt brown wood on can-
obligation vas 26-1/2"x38”x29" $15. 650-704-2497. SOCCER CLEATS - 3 pair, size 6,7 & 8,
CRAFTSMAN 16” SCROLL SAW - $10. each, (650)679-9359
66 What matzo lacks good condition, $85., (650)591-4710
CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candela-
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DOUBLE PANED GLASS WINDOWS -
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COFFEE TABLE - $60., (650)367-1350
lyricist Sammy condition, $350., (650)926-9841 and up, (650)756-6778
2 Top draft status COFFEE TABLE - Square, oak Coffee SPEEDAIR AIR COMPRESSOR - 4 gal-
Table w/leather top, $30. (650)771-1888 lon stack tank air compressor $100., 318 Sports Equipment
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09/21/10 2 GOLF CLUBS - Ladies, right handed,
COFFEE TABLE light brown lots of stor- TABLE SAW 10", very good condition putter & driver $5/each (650)755-8238
age good condition $65. (650)867-2720 $85. (650) 787-8219
BROWN LEATHER GOLF BAG with 11
315 Wanted to Buy 315 Wanted to Buy 298 Collectibles COFFEE TABLE SQUARE shaped. 309 Office Equipment golf clubs, $65/all, (650)592-2648
Lightweight, 28”x28x19" includes large GOLD'S GYM - GT2000Power Tower +
CARNIVAL GLASS WATER PITCHER - storage space, $11 650-704-2497 CALCULATOR - Casio, still in box, new, Instructions as new, asking $100/obo,
beautiful design, $25., leave message $25., (650)867-2720 (650)344-6565
(650)365-1797
COMPUTER DESK - $70., (650)367- DELL ALL IN ONE COLOR PRINTER KAYAK - Necky Looksha 4 model, 17 ft.,
CLASSICAL, OPERA dvds (200), al- 1350 SCANNER with 4 extra ink cartridges, 53 lbs, $1,000. (650)394-4243
most new, and (100) CD’s, $3,000 all, $40. obo., (650)290-1960
(650)233-0111 CURIO CABINET, Hand tooled lighted TRIATHLON WETSUIT - Quintanaroo,
Curio cabinet Blonde. 5.5" X 23" X 1.5" LADIES SWIVEL ADJUSTABLE office ladies, medium, good condition, $45.,
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL quarters (5 $98. San Mateo. 650-619-9932 desk chair, burgundy upholstery with (650)728-5978
pieces) uncirculated $18/all. (408)249- black frame, never used, $35/obo, exc.
3858 DESK 60”w 28”h 30” d, two shelf exten- cond. ,(650)260-2664 WOODEN TENNIS RACKET '50's or
sion 4 drawers $60 (650)364-7777. older "C"Hemold $25., (650)868-0436
DANCING FIGURINE by Bradley Dolls -
Musical, plays “If You Love Me”, 8 1/2 “ DESK, EXTRA LONG. LIKE new. Brown
tall, $20., (650)518-0813 wood .5 drawers; 2 sliding doors.
OFFICE LAMP - new in box, $35/obo,
(650)303-3568
322 Garage Sales
18"x28"x72"$18. 650-704-2497
GLASSES 6 sets redskins, good condi- OFFICE LAMP brand new $8. (650)345-
tion never used $30/all. (650)345-1111 1111
HISTORY BOOK of "Superbowls by the
DINING TABLE with 4 chairs with leaf
light wood 42 x 34 $99. (650)341-1645
310 Misc. For Sale
BLOCK-WIDE
bay" game 1-18, $35., (650)592-2648
DIRECTORS TYPE CHAIR with leather
seat, $35., (650)355-2996 2 "HUFFY Tundra" Bicycles Male & Fe-
GARAGE
JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Ri-
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male $100/each. Denise (650)589-2893
SALE
DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side 2 LIGHT fixture shades - vintage, 1960’s,
JOE MONTANA cover photo, '85 "in tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 square ceiling glass shades, 11”X11”x1”,
flight" magazine, $30, (650)341-8342
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - Oak
original beauty, $15. (650)347-5104
SAN MATEO
OAKLAND A'S bobble head dolls 80's wood, great condition, glass doors, fits BARBIE DOLL - 36" my size Barbie doll,
(2) $15/each or $25/all in box. (408)249- large TV, 2 drawers, shelves , $100/obo. fully dressed, $35., (650)583-5233
3858 (650)261-9681
BETTY BOOP Women's perfume in box
Echo Avenue
POSTER - framed photo of President
EUDUXIANA BED with headboard and
remote control. Hardly used, paid $6k
$10. (408)249-3858 (x-st. Norfolk &
Wilson and Chinese Junk $25 cash,
(650)755-8238
selling $1,500 OBO. (650)740-1743 BLUE BACK disc never used in box
$15. (408)249-3858
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FANCY COCKTAIL SIDE TABLE - 2
CAROL HIGGINS CLARK HARDBACK
SALEM CHINA - 119 pieces from 50’s.
Good condition, $225., appraised at
door, 1 drawer, excellent condition, anti-
que, $95. obo, (650)349-6059. BOOKS - 10 @ $3. ea., or all for $25.,
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296 Appliances 297 Bicycles
$800., (650)345-3450. FRAMED MIRRORS - Pair of dark wal-
nut, framed mirrors, 29” X 22”, perfect, CHARCOAL BBQ like new with cover
and extended holder $55. (650)347-9920
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SHOP VACUUM 5 gallons with extra fil-
BICYCLE WICKER BASKET -quality
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SWATCH WATCH '86 Worlds Fair.
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FRENCH END TABLE - exquisite inlaid
DOG CAGE/GORILLA - folding
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8 am - 5 pm
ters $15. (650)949-2134 (650)260-2664 rich mahogany wood, custom glass tray,
VASE - with tray, grey with red flowers, with tray, $75.,(650)355-8949
20” x 27” X 19”H, $100., (650)347-5104
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power 9 gallon wet/dry $40. (650)591-
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VICTORIAN VICTON talking machine-
HUTCH - maple finish, 4 shelves, 52
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298 Collectibles 1910, works and looks fine, $650.,
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STOVE TOP 4 burners with electric grill
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Toy is concerned that many people who live Ross said. “I want to make sure they are treat- the San Francisco to San Jose stretch of the line
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in the track’s right-of-way do not know that
their property could be taken through eminent
domain.
ed fairly and equitably.”
For Baumgartner, fair treatment would be to
get any kind of accurate information about the
in August and a draft environmental impact
review report for the Peninsula section of the
line is scheduled to be released in December.
“Hundreds could be displaced by this proj- fate of her property. The December report should give a clearer
ect,” Toy said. “What about the people who “I tried to get information. Nobody knows indication of what is feasible to build on the
that the project will forever change the neigh- don’t want to move? Some will lose every- anything,” Baumgartner said. “Right now, I Peninsula from an engineering and cost per-
borhood. thing.” really don’t know what I will do. I love it spective.
Ben Toy is on the board of the Home But Ross wants to make sure affected fami- here.” The rail authority is planning a route with
Association of North Central San Mateo and lies do not lose everything. Baumgartner finds solace in her backyard, electrified bullet trains traveling from Los
intends to hold a peaceful demonstration Oct. 2 Ross is a real estate broker and wants to despite Caltrain’s big diesel engines rolling by Angeles to San Francisco and has been criti-
at the downtown San Mateo Caltrain station make sure if eminent domain is used for taking every hour. cized for too speedily getting the project shov-
against the high-speed rail authority and its property, residents do not just get fair market “I’ve known some people here for decades. I el-ready to secure more federal funding. The
management. value for their homes at the time of the proper- go to church in this neighborhood, I shop here project was awarded $2.5 billion in federal
“Dig it or dump it,” Toy said. ty taking but they get a price closer to when the and the hospital is close by,” she said. funding in May and state voters approved a
Toy is calling for a bored tunnel or covered housing market was on its high side. Forty years ago, Baumgartner, a widow, nearly $10 billion bond in a November 2008
trench solution for north San Mateo. Ross also wants to make sure Proposition 13 would not have been bothered so much by the election to build the project. The estimated cost
Toy sides with other Peninsula cities, such as benefits are transferable for longtime home- prospect of having to move. is expected to be more than $40 billion,
Palo Alto, that are considering passing resolu- owners in the area. “Digging us up in our twilight years is not although critics say that number could double.
tions of “no confidence” against the project. Many of the properties along the tracks are right,” Baumgartner said.
“San Mateo is dealing with HSR like they are low-income residences, Ross said. The Peninsula Rail Program, the local arm of For more information on the Home
a reasonable state agency,” Toy said. “I trust my “They purchased or live along the railroad the state rail authority that also answers to Association of North Central San Mateo go to
city but not HSR.” tracks because that is all they could afford,” Caltrain, presented its alternatives analysis for its website at: http://hancsm.wordpress.com/
homes, was not on the list and the cause of the tomers can call to find out if their homes are to the people it serves.
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explosion is still under investigation.
According to Johns, PG&E operates 6,700
miles of natural gas transmission pipelines
within 500 feet of an underground pipeline or
within 500 feet of one of the segments that are
on the so-called Top 100 list. That number is
“CPUC and PG&E have to do a better job
of letting people know what is going on,” Yee
said. State Assemblyman Jerry Hill, whose
throughout central and northern California, (888) 743-7431. district also includes San Bruno, said he
which the company monitors 24 hours a day. “In this era of transparency and open gov- thought PG&E’s release of the list was a good
plan future preventive maintenance and moni- The system has been divided into 20,000 ernment it was very important for PG&E to start.
toring, PG&E president Christopher Johns segments that are routinely inspected for release this particular list,” said state Sen. “I think it’s a good first step,” Hill said.
said at a news conference in San Francisco. potential problems. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, “The list certainly covers all of the 100 we
Any problem that presents an immediate The list, which is available on the compa- whose district includes San Bruno. were looking for. However, the level of detail
threat to public safety is addressed right away, ny’s Web site at He added, however, “They should have at this point is a little sketchy and wanting.”
Johns said. None of the pipeline sections on http://www.pge.com/myhome/customerser- done it a long time ago. All the activity that Hill said he would like to see a list that goes
the list is considered an immediate threat, he vice/response/pipelinemaintenance/, itemizes PG&E is involved in should be open.” into more detail about where the sites are, why
said. areas of concern, including sections of Yee said he believes the California they were placed on the list and what the risk
According to Johns, the pipeline that rup- pipeline that are in future construction zones Public Utilities Commission, which is is.
tured in San Bruno on Sept. 9, causing an or spots subject to seismic activity, and sec- responsible for overseeing PG&E, should He also said it seemed problematic that all
explosion and fire that killed seven people, tions that are potentially subject to corrosion. take some responsibility as well for mak- the inspections are done by PG&E when he
injured more than 50 others and destroyed 37 The utility has set up a hotline PG&E cus- ing sure the company is held accountable believes they should be done by regulators.