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Speier seeks pipeline reform

Congresswoman authors gas pipeline safety bill
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier will introduce
legislation today to strengthen natural
gas pipeline regulation and oversight
following an explosion and fire that
destroyed a significant portion of a San
Bruno neighborhood Sept. 9.
The bill will require automatic or
remote shut-off valves on some trans-
mission lines, disclosure of pipeline
locations to homeowners, disclosure of
emergency response plans to regulators
and disclosure of integrity management
plans to Turning the gas off quickly would
pipeline have allowed firefighters to take an
safety offi- offensive on the fire which could have
cials. spared some of the nearly 40 homes
Speier, completely destroyed, San Bruno Fire
D - S a n Chief Dennis Haag said.
Mateo, Speier spelled out the details of her
n o t e d bill at a press conference yesterday
Pacific Gas and Electric’s inability to morning next to a 167-foot long crater
shut off the gas for an hour and 46 min- left by the pipeline explosion with Haag,
utes on the night of the explosion, put- San Bruno Police Chief Neil Telford and
ting firefighters on the defensive. Vice Mayor Rico Medina.
“Had the shut-off valve been remote, Mayor Jim Ruane and City Manager BILL SILVERFARB/DAILY JOURNAL
PG&E could have turned off the gas in U.S.Rep.Jackie Speier,D-San Mateo,will introduce legislation
five minutes,” Speier said. See SPEIER, Page 18 to strengthen regulation and oversight of natural gas pipelines.

BOOK PROJECT
Full field in health
care district race
Slate’s ultimate goal to dissolve
the Sequoia Healthcare District
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Voters in the southern part of San

Mateo County have quite a decision
to make when picking among seven
candidates for the Sequoia
Healthcare District Board of
Directors in November’s general
election.
Voters are being tasked with pick-
ing a slate of three candidates deter-
mined to end the district’s philan-
thropic ways or a group of four oth-
ers who are determined to keep the
district intact.
Three seats are up for grabs, with
two incumbents, Jack Hickey and
HEATHER MURTAGH/DAILY JOURNAL Art Faro, seeking re-election.
Ralston Middle School students, from left, Lia Eldridge, Jenna Mouran, Ivy Nguyen and Leah Roe count But Hickey is not just seeking
last-minute book donations for the student government drive.SEE STORY PAGE 3 another term on the board, he is
fighting hard to elect a slate of can-
didates who intend to stop collect-
ing about $7 million a year in prop-
erty taxes that goes toward local
nonprofit agencies that provide
health care services in southern San
Mateo County.
Ultimately, Hickey, Frederick
Graham and Michael Stogner intend
to dissolve the district if their slate is
See ELECTION, Page 23

Foster dad facing life in Teen bombing suspect competent

Trial back on in Hillsdale High School massacre plot
prison for molestation
By Michelle Durand Jurors convicted Tarquin
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF Craig Thomas, 44, of 44
charges, and could not
reach a verdict on an
The English software designer already
attempted kidnapping
found guilty of molesting young boys in his
care while living in San Mateo had those 20 charge. The majority of the
convictions were several
convictions compounded Monday with two
variations of felony child
dozen more, as jurors finished reading the ver- molestation against three
dicts reached last Friday and began a separate
trial today to decide his sanity Tarquin Thomas See GUILTY, Page 31
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
on the reports of three doc-
tors.
Judge Stephen Hall
The former Hillsdale High School student reviewed the reports, all of
accused of plotting a botched massacre on which concluded
campus using a chain saw, machete and Youshock is fit to help in
his own defense, and
homemade pipe bombs is competent to stand
trial on several felonies including attempted deemed the teen compe-
murder, a judge ruled yesterday. tent. Defense attorney
The defense for Alexander Robert Jonathan McDougall has
Alex Youshock repeatedly declined com-
Youshock, 18, was pursuing a jury trial on his
client’s competency but on Monday switched
gears, submitting the matter to a judge purely See TRIAL, Page 18
2 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 FOR THE RECORD THE DAILY JOURNAL

Quote of the Day Snapshot Inside

“There are a lot of High school
moving parts that are althletes
still getting worked on:pension Make the right
reform,reductions,budget reform. nutritional and
wellness choices
Believe me, the list is much longer.” for your teens
— H.D.Palmer,Department of Finance spokesman
— “State budget struggle continues,” see page 7 See page 21

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county is losing about 550 street signs a says that puts it about 20 feet above ing two laptops.
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME years to thieves and a commissioner street level. Police did not identify the suspect
by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek
says he has a solution: Make the names The group’s longtime drummer, because of his age.
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DRAYT Mark Douglas serves a rural county
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says signs marking Green Acres,
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All Rights Reserved. Boone’s Farm and Mary Jane Lane are
frequently stolen.
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He suspects the thieves are targeting
those signs because they share names
with a popular TV series, a low-cost
HEEZEW wine or, in the third case, a slang term
for marijuana.
Then there’s the stolen signs for
Harmony Hill. Douglas figures the
COTALE
Now arrange the circled letters
thieves just like the alliteration.
to form the surprise answer, as It’s become a costly problem. County
suggested by the above cartoon.
Manager Luther Smart says the area is
paying $17,000 a year to replace the
Print answer here:
signs.
(Answers tomorrow)
Jumbles: BYLAW FAITH PENURY RENEGE
Yesterday’s
Answer: When his son helped with the broken window,
the doctor got — “PANE” RELIEF
New York City forced to move
oft-stolen Joey Ramone sign
NEW YORK — Officials say a metal
homage to the late punk legend Joey
Ramone may be New York City’s most-
stolen street sign.
The Department of Transportation
recently had the “Joey Ramone Place”
But he adds: “Now you have to be an
NBA player to see it.”
The sign is at the corner of Bowery
and East Second Street.
The department says Broadway, Wall
Street and Love Lane signs also have
attracted sign thieves.
The sign’s move was first reported on
the blog EV Grieve.
District judge, constable
help nab suspect
LEBANON, Pa. — After nearly two
decades as a judge, a former central
Pennsylvania police officer hasn’t lost
his instincts.
Lebanon District Judge Tom Capello
and a constable chased down a juvenile
burglary suspect last week after the
judge spotted something suspicious at a
home across the street from his office.
Capello says he saw the 17-year-old
suspect looking into windows then
climbing inside.
Capello and constable Jack Shirk
knocked on the door, then heard what
bench in 1991.
Wyoming man douses
himself in paint to avoid Taser
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne
man who doused himself with white
latex paint in hopes of avoiding a
police Taser was hit with the stun gun
anyway.
The Taser chase happened Sept. 16,
when Cheyenne police went to Brian
Mattert’s house on a domestic violence
call. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle
reports that when police arrived,
Mattert thought they’d use a Taser on
him, so he hastily covered himself in
paint and told officers that if they shot
him with the stun gun, he’d die.
Officers told him the paint wouldn’t
affect the Taser’s capability. According
to police, Mattert scuffled with officers
and was hit with a Taser twice before
officers handcuffed him.
He faces several criminal charges.
Police say the officers’ uniforms had to
be cleaned.
THE DAILY JOURNAL
Book drive helps student learn philanthropy
By Heather Murtagh
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Noises mimicking a truck backing up were
made by Ralston Middle School students strug-
gling to load boxes filled with books onto a
wheeled cart.
Organized by the student government,
Ralston students spent two weeks collecting
used books to support the Children’s Book
Project, a San Francisco nonprofit that collects
books to help disadvantaged children learn to
read. The goal was to beat last year’s landmark
donation of 4,180 books. They came up a bit
shy — 2,819 — but the stories will soon have
new homes.
Service coordinator Leah Roe, who is in
eighth grade and helped with last year’s effort,
was a little disappointed by the numbers hoping
to once again be trying to find small spaces
inside the van once again.
Despite not beating last year’s numbers, the
large number of books resulted in multiple trips
to Antino Urrea, a volunteer from Children’s
Book Project who brought his van by to pick up
the books.
About 200 books were added to the total yes-
terday minutes before students carted them out.
Students commented on stories and topics as
they loaded the boxes. Certain stories, like
those dealing with the Jonas brothers, warrant-
ed an extra comment from girls helping carry
the load.
Maneuvering a large wheeled cart through
the halls can be difficult with so much weight.
The challenge brought obstacles for the girls
like uneven pavement and tight door openings.
Dropping a box too quickly caused one to
break before it could be loaded. Some books
fell to the ground in the process. Proximity to
‘Behind the Scenes’ in San Bruno
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network
invites all block captains and others interested
in emergency preparedness to hear from some
of the first emergency responders to the San
Bruno pipeline explosion at the next quarterly
meeting from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 9 in the Lane Room at the Burlingame
Public Library, 480 Primrose Road. The meet-
ing also will highlight the role that amateur
radio operators play during disasters.
Dena Gunning, vice chair of San Bruno’s
Community Preparedness Committee and
coordinator of a countywide nonprofit pre-
paredness program, will describe what she
saw when she responded within minutes of
the explosion on Sept. 9, and she’ll tell how
the local community worked together to
assist during the emergency.
Three local amateur radio experts who also
LOCAL
Ralston Middle School students,from left, Lia Eldridge,Ivy Nguyen,Leah Roe,Jenna Mouran
and Annie Klups push a load of books through the halls Monday,all donations for the student
government drive supporting Children’s Book Project.
mud caused a momentary issue for seventh
grader Annie Klups, who recently got her nails
done. Teasing from others moved the effort
along.
About 30 minutes after starting, the class-
room was free of books and Urrea’s car was
weighed down.
“These books will go to less fortunate chil-
dren,” Urrea told the group of service commit-
tee students before leaving yesterday after-
noon.
Members of the service club put together
Local brief
responded to the crisis within an hour will
explain the role they played in the San Bruno
incident. Dan Bennett of the San Mateo
County Sheriff’s Office and Gary Vielbaum,
who leads the Sheriff’s Communications
Unit, will give an overview of what amateur
radio is and how it fits into CERT, Red Cross
and local government during a disaster. Ross
Peterson, assistant leader of the Sheriff’s
Communications Unit, will explain how you
can become certified as an amateur radio
operator at a one-day course.
All Burlingame residents interested in
emergency preparedness and others who want
to learn about Burlingame’s Neighborhood
Network are welcome. Admission is free.
Please RSVP by Oct. 6 to
terry@terrynagel.com. Coffee, fruit and pas-
tries will be served.
HEATHER MURTAGH/DAILY JOURNAL
about one activity for the community per
month, explained Denise Noleroth, the teacher
who oversees student government. Students
traditionally pick the cause. They’ve done
drives, fundraisers and park cleanups. The gov-
ernment students lead the effort, but all stu-
dents participate.
There’s an outreach effort monthly.
For the Children’s Book Project, students
gave a two-week window for the drive.
See BOOKS, Page 23
Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 3
Police reports
That’s nuts
Animal control was dispatched to tend to
a squirrel that had been hit but not killed
by a vehicle on the 1400 block of
Bellevue Avenue in Burlingame before
6:44 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
BURLINGAME
Threats. A man on the 1400 block of North
Carolan Avenue had received several threats
by phone and in person from another man
before 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
Burglary. A woman’s home had been burglar-
ized but she didn’t want to meet with police
outside on the 1400 block of California
Avenue before 5:17 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
Suspicious circumstances. A young man
knocked on a front door and then tried to open
it on the 1400 block of Paloma Avenue before
5:33 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
Solicitor. A young man knocked on a
woman’s front door and responded aggres-
sively when she asked what he wanted on the
1200 block of Balboa Avenue before 6:04
p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
FOSTER CITY
Attempted robbery. A man in his 20s bran-
dished a black handgun in a 7-Eleven before
fleeing with three other men in a green Toyota
Camry on the 600 block of East Third Street
before 6:03 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Suspicious circumstances. Someone detected
the aroma of marijuana being smoked in an
apartment on Edgewater Boulevard before
6:23 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Suspicious circumstances. Three juveniles
were seen casing cars and attempting to open
their doors on Foster City Boulevard before
10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8.
4 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 THE DAILY JOURNAL
THE DAILY JOURNAL
G
erri Lonergan, a former teacher at
Baywood Elementary School in
San Mateo, was the topic of
Aragon student Allyson Kiefer’s essay in
Olive Garden’s 14th annual Pasta Tales
essay writing contest.
Kiefer described her love of writing thanks
to Lonergan’s class.
Olive Garden’s Pasta Tales contest asked
students in first through 12th grade to
“describe a teacher who has inspired you in
school and tell how he or she has impacted
your life.” Olive Garden announced winners
in 12 grade categories. Kiefer, along with the
other grade winners, received a $500 savings
bond and a family dinner at their local Olive
Garden.
A student at Aragon High School, Kiefer
wrote, “She taught us to shape sentences,
mold words, convey emotion through every
mark we pressed on paper. Something flut-
tered to life in me. Stories and fantasies
sprang to mind faster than I could write
them. I had found a way to preserve imagi-
nation. I had discovered a love of writing.
When I told her I wanted to write a book,
instead of raising her eyebrows in surprise,
she said, ‘Make sure to send me a signed
copy when you do.’ … Five years later, my
LOCAL Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 5
passion for writ-
ing is a deep-
rooted flower
eternally bloom-
ing inside me. I
am writing a
book, a fantasy
of dragons,
magic and
adventure, and I
know what the
dedication page
will say: To
Gerri Lonergan, a teacher, a role model and
the woman who planted my dreams. This
one’s for you.”
***
In August, San Carlos equestrienne
Rebecca Konrad, 14, won the Vieva Perrin
Memorial Award for Horsemanship at the From left, Olive Garden General Manager Ed Anderson, Aragon High School Principal Pat
U.S. Pony Club’s Championships West at Kurtz and San Mateo Mayor John Lee, right, honored Allyson Kiefer (second from left) for
The Horse Park in Woodside, competing winning the 10th-grade category of Pasta Tales,a national essay writing contest sponsored
against youth from across the western United by the Olive Garden.
States.
Konrad, a sophomore at Carlmont High cal principles of horsemanship and the Club, based in Lexington, Ky.
School, was awarded a trophy and an American style of show-jumping.
engraved halter for her brown-and-white The daughter of Carol and Stan Konrad,
Becky Konrad started riding at 8. She is an Class notes is a twice weekly column dedicated to
Irish sport pony, Oreo Cookie. school news. It is compiled by education reporter
active member of the Portola Valley Pony Heather Murtagh. You can contact her at (650)
The honor is given to the U.S. Pony Club Club, the local chapter of the U.S. Pony 344-5200, ext. 105 or at heather@smdailyjour-
competitor who best exemplified the classi- nal.com.
6 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 LOCAL THE DAILY JOURNAL

STATE GOVERNMENT
• Legislation authored by Assemblyman
Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, to crack down on
District to finalize school purchase
repeat DUI offenders was signed Monday by
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Assembly Bill
Former Hoover site to be purchased for $4.85 million
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT olution before the board. The property was first listed at $9.9
1601 authorizes judges to revoke a license for
Although the resolution states the million and, closer to the district’s
10 years for persons convicted of three or more Months after officially voting to use is not yet finalized, talk of pur- purchase decision, it was publicly
DUIs in a 10-year period. Current law only start the purchasing process of the
allows for a license revocation period of three chasing the school regained listed at $7.5 million.
now-vacant Hoover Elementary momentum as the district realized Buying and sprucing up the prop-
years for someone with three or more DUIs. School at 2220 Summit Drive, the
• A bill which protects consumers by helping ensure the continued accu- its growing enrollment numbers. In erty will be covered using Measure
Burlingame Elementary School April, the board voted 4-1 in closed A funds, a $48.3 million bond
racy of weighing and measuring devices was signed into law by District will finalize the sale tonight.
Schwarzenegger Friday. Assembly Bill 2361, authored by Assemblyman session to move forward with final passed in 2007.
In June, the Board of Trustees
Ira Ruskin, D-Redwood City, extends the sunset date on the funding negotiations for the now-vacant Reclaiming Hoover as a school
voted to purchase the property for
provision of AB 889 (Ruskin) by two years, from 2011 to 2013. AB 889, $4.85 million. The due diligence Hoover Elementary School at 2220 district property originally arose in
which passed in 2005, enacted several important statutes. The bill insti- period ended in late August, at Summit Drive. 2006 through a city partnership for
tuted a statewide uniform methodology for point-of-sale scanner inspec- which point the board voted to Hoover was built in the ’30s, recreation space, which fell through.
tion, requiring 100 percent accuracy. It also helped establish a funding continue forward with the pur- closed in 1978 and sold 10 years In October 2008, the idea was resur-
source for the agricultural commissions and sealers responsible for the chase, according to Chief Business later. In 1989, Shinnyo-En Buddhist rected as a possibility for adminis-
inspections. AB 2361 specifically enables the continuation of the funding Officer Robert Clark. Tonight, the Facility was granted a city permit trative and classroom space.
source: registration fees assessed on weights and measures, which par- board will vote on a consent item but later moved out of Burlingame.
tially reimburse county inspection costs. to finalize the purchase and take Recently, a trend of increased The board meets 7 p.m. Tuesday,
• Schwarzenegger signed into law Senate Bill 880 to require all chil- possession of all documents on or enrollment led the district to consid- Sept. 28 at the District Office, 1825
dren to wear helmets while skiing and snowboarding, but the statute will before Oct. 8, according to the res- er purchasing the property back. Trousdale Drive, Burlingame.
not take effect because he vetoed a companion bill — AB 1652, which
would have required ski resorts to develop and publish safety plans.
Enactment of SB 880 was contingent on the signing of AB 1652.
In signing SB 880 by state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San
Caltrain installs new suicide prevention signs
Mateo, the governor wrote: “This measure will help prevent avoidable By Khalida Sarwari the East Coast. the problem. The design and loca-
injuries to children while engaging in dangerous activities. Unfortunately, BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE The goal is to determine how tion of the signs was guided by
the Legislature made the enactment of this legislation contingent upon effective signs are in preventing sui- input from local mental health pro-
the enactment of AB 1652, which I am returning without my signature. Caltrain riders might notice new cides on railroads. To that end, the fessionals.
Consequently, while I am signing this bill to demonstrate my support for signs posted along a 10-mile seg- hotline number will be answered Existing suicide prevention signs
this measure, I recognize that it will not take effect.” ment between Mountain View and and tracked by the San Carlos crisis near the tracks spell out the hotline
SB 880 would have also required resorts to post signs about the law on Menlo Park aimed at preventing sui- intervention agency. number in letters and words, which
trail maps, websites and other locations throughout the property. cide on the tracks. Eventually Caltrain hopes to Caltrain officials believe is not
Following the lead of California’s bicycle helmet law, SB 880 would have The trespass and suicide preven- install 250 of the signs at a maxi- effective on newer phones. The new
imposed a fine of not more than $25 on the parents of children who fail to tion signs say, “There is help,” with mum distance of 528 feet apart on signs have numerals.
wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding. a hotline number to the Youth and fences, gates and station platforms; Omar Ahmad, a Caltrain board
Family Services Crisis Intervention at grade crossings; and along the member and San Carlos
COUNTY GOVERNMENT and Prevention Center in San property line. Councilman, reminded the commu-
• The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider reaf- Carlos. Next to that sign is another Caltrain is dedicating $110,000 to nity that suicide affects everyone,
firming proclamations of a local emergency and a local health emergency sign that reads “No Trespassing” the project after four people com- including law enforcement.
related to the Sept. 9 San Bruno fire that killed at least seven and with phone numbers to report peo- mitted suicide on the tracks during a “When you deal with accidents
destroyed dozens of home. The board will also ratify an agreement with ple on the tracks. six-month period last year. Five like these, it is a changing experi-
the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recover for The signs are part of a study being teens associated with Gunn High ence for everyone involved,” Ahmad
debris removal and storage, the cost of which is estimated to be approxi- conducted by the American School also killed themselves said.
mately $1.5 million and reimbursable by Pacific Gas and Electric. Association of Suicidology, a between May 2009 and January Anyone who would like informa-
The Board of Supervisors meets 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 in Board national organization dedicated to 2010. tion about rail safety education and
Chambers, 400 County Government Center, Redwood City. suicide prevention, involving Caltrain held meetings with com- tips can call (650) 508-7934 or visit
• The Board of Supervisors Legislative Committee has changed the Caltrain and two other railroads on munity representatives to address www.caltrain.com.
time of its upcoming regularly scheduled meeting set for Oct. 21. The
committee now meets 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 in the Board of
Supervisors Conference Room, 400 County Center, First Floor, Redwood
City.
Teen pleads not guilty to murdering rock thrower
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT Another suspect, The suspects chased Johnson and
Luis Herrera, 21, his friends down the street and
CITY GOVERNMENT The teenager prosecutors say was also arrested allegedly attacked them. Herrera
• Three San Carlos city commissions are accepting applications for fatally stabbed a 15-year-old boy in the attack and punched Johnson while Villa
vacancies. Residents may apply for seats on the Economic Development who threw rocks at his car pleaded last November stabbed him several times, accord-
Advisory Commission, the Arts and culture Commission and the not guilty to murder and will stand was sentenced to ing to prosecutors. Johnson was pro-
Parks and Recreation Commission. San Carlos business may also serve trial in May. time served for nounced dead at a local hospital.
on EDAC. All commissions are advisory bodies to the City Council. Luis Adolfo Villa, 19, is charged felony assault. Police arrested Herrera at his
Applications are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 18 in the City Clerk’s Office and with murder and the personal use of J o h n s o n Hoover Street home four days later
interviews are tentatively scheduled by the City Council for Monday, a knife in the Jan. 3, 2009 death of encountered a while Villa remained at large.
Matthew Johnson. Villa fled to Luis Villa
Oct. 25. Applications may be found online at www.cityofsancarlos.org or group including Villa is scheduled for a pretrial
in the clerk’s office at City Hall, 600 Elm St., San Carlos. Mexico after the incident and was Villa and Herrera when authorities conference Feb. 14 followed by a
• The Belmont City Council will conduct a special study session extradited in July. A criminal grand say the teen and three friends were jury trial May 23.
regarding high-speed rail. A representative from Caltrain is expected to jury indicted him in mid-September throwing rocks at vehicles in the If convicted, he faces 16 years to
give a presentation. The study session is 6:30 p.m., tonight, City Hall, 1 on all charges. 100 block of Franklin Street in life in prison.
Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Villa was 17 at the time of the Redwood City. One reportedly hit a He remains in custody without
crime but charged as an adult. vehicle carrying Villa and Herrera. bail.
THE DAILY JOURNAL
State budget struggle continues
By Don Thompson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SACRAMENTO — Nearly a
quarter of the way through
California’s fiscal year, legislative
leaders and Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger still were struggling
Monday to end the state’s record
budget impasse and make long-term
reforms.
Lawmakers reported progress after
90 minutes of evening negotiations
and planned to continue talks with
the governor at noon Tuesday.
After meeting Thursday in
Schwarzenegger’s private office in
Santa Monica, the governor and law-
makers announced what they
described as a framework for a poten-
tial solution to eliminate a $19 billion
budget deficit.
However, Senate Minority Leader
Dennis Hollingsworth, R-Murrieta,
estimated Monday that they are only
about 80 percent to 90 percent of the
way toward a final agreement. Senate
President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg,
D-Sacramento, said he still hopes for
County students planning school walk
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT
Nearly one-third of San Mateo
County’s school districts, along
with officials and parents, will join
schools from around the world Oct.
6 in celebrating International Walk
to School Day.
The day is meant to highlight
the environmental and health
benefits of walking, biking and
even skateboarding to school
during a time when obesity rates
LOCAL/STATE
“There are a lot of moving parts that are still
getting worked on:pension reform,reductions,
budget reform.Believe me,the list is much longer.”
— H.D.Palmer,Department of Finance spokesman
a budget vote next week. tinue with the 95,000-member
Among the sticking points in clos- Service Employees International
ing a deal are Schwarzenegger’s Union, which represents nine of the
demands for tax reforms, budget 15 bargaining units that lack a con-
reforms including creating a rainy tract, although no talks are currently
day fund, and public pension reforms scheduled, said Department of
including rolling back benefit Personnel Administration spokes-
increases approved 11 years ago. woman Lynelle Jolley.
“There are a lot of moving parts “All sides recognize that some pen-
that are still getting worked on: pen- sion reform has to take place,” said
sion reform, reductions, budget Assembly Minority Leader Martin
reform. Believe me, the list is much Garrick, R-Solano Beach, as he left
longer,” said Department of Finance the meeting.
spokesman H.D. Palmer. Even if the leaders reach agree-
Steinberg said Democrats are ment, a budget will require support
insisting that Schwarzenegger wres- from two-thirds of lawmakers in the
tle concessions from public employ- Senate and Assembly.
ee unions through collective bargain- “I know how frustrated the people
ing before they consider his propos- are, and understandably so,”
als for legislative changes to the pen- Steinberg said of the long budget
sion system. delay.
Negotiations are expected to con- He said some “creative” bookkeep-
are on the rise nationally.
In the United States, 5,000
Brisbane and Hillsborough.
County Supervisor Rose Jacobs
schools plan to participate in Gibson will join students walking to
International Walk to School Day. school in the Redwood City
Events in San Mateo County are Elementary School District and
organized by local school districts, award each district’ participation
the San Mateo County Health with a certificate of appreciation at a
System, the San Mateo County board meeting.
Board of Supervisors and the For more information on local
National Center for Safe Routes to Walk to School Day events, contact
School. Local students will come Public Health Educator Wale
from Redwood City, San Carlos, Adeniji at 573-2978 or
Millbrae, Pacifica, Daly City, wadeniji@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
ing will be needed to bridge the
budget gap because Republicans are
refusing to raise taxes and Democrats
won’t allow deeper budget cuts.
There is no alternative unless vot-
ers approve Proposition 25 on the
November ballot, freeing Democrats
who control the Legislature from
governing “with one arm tied behind
our backs,” Steinberg said. The meas-
ure would let the Legislature pass
budgets with a simple majority vote
rather than a two-thirds majority.
“I think the question for the people
of California is how high do you
want the spending to go and how
high do you want your taxes to go?”
Hollingsworth countered.
Monday’s negotiations were
delayed until evening so
Schwarzenegger could give a speech
on California’s climate change
efforts to the Commonwealth Club
in Santa Clara. He told audience
members it should be possible “in
the next week” for the state to have
both a budget and the reforms he is
demanding as he prepares to leave
office in January.
Gov. delays execution to
allow review of appeals
By Paul Elias
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN FRANCISCO — Corrections and Rehabilitation.
California’s first execution in nearly
five years was pushed back almost
two days Monday by Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger to allow courts
more time to consider the con-
demned inmate’s appeals.
Brown is now scheduled to die by
Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 7
Fiorina unveils
spending plan
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN DIEGO — Republican
U.S. Senate candidate Carly
Fiorina is pro-
posing a wide-
ranging plan to
rein in
Wa s h i n g t o n ’s
spending, rang-
ing from a fed-
eral spending
cap to letting
people designate Carly Fiorina
their taxes
toward paying down debt.
Fiorina unveiled the proposals
Monday to Republican students at
the University of San Diego.
She says one idea would be to
give taxpayers the option to desig-
nate up to 10 percent of their feder-
al tax dollars toward paying off the
national debt and if that happened,
the government could raise $95 bil-
lion in one year.
Fiorina did not give more details
on how the plan would be imple-
mented.
lethal injection at 9 p.m. Thursday,
said Terry Thornton, spokeswoman
for the state Department of
Brown initially was scheduled for
execution at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
Brown’s attorneys have filed
simultaneous appeals in federal and
state courts, claiming California
improperly adopted its new lethal
injection procedures.
8 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 LOCAL/STATE/NATION THE DAILY JOURNAL

Julio Borruso
Obituaries

Julio Borruso, of San Bruno, died Sept. 23, 2010.

He was the loving husband of 63 years to Josephine Borruso
Schwarzenegger blasts big oil
By Robin Hindrey
and loving father of Julio V. Borruso (Angelita) and the late
Donna Glass (Robert). Grandfather
(Gramps) to Andrew Glass (Amy), Marisa
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SANTA CLARA — Gov. Arnold

Borruso Angius (Dan) and Marco and
Monica Borruso; great-grandfather to
Dylan and Krista Glass and also survived
by many nieces and nephews.
He was born in San Francisco (North
Beach) and was 84 years old. He was a
Veteran of World War II, serving in the
Navy Air Corps and was a member of the
Verdi Club, Sirs Branch No. 142, the
Pieretti Group and volunteered at the San Bruno Senior
Center. Julio loved playing bocce ball and was loved by all
his family and friends. His family will miss his good nature
and happy face.
Family and friends are invited to attend the memorial mass,
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at St. Robert’s Church, 1380
Crystal Springs Road in San Bruno. In lieu of flowers, please
send a memorial contribution to any of the San Bruno Fire
Victims’ Funds.
Eva Mary Cassar
Eva Mary Cassar, of San Francisco, died peacefully Sept. 26,
2010.
She was 86.
Eva was the wife of the late Joseph Cassar and is survived by
her four children, Alfrieda Bellia, Joseph Mangion (his wife,
Jan), Tony Mangen (his wife, Penny), Arthur Vassallo (his wife,
Doris); eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and
great-great grandchildren; her sister, Rita Xuereb and brother,
Albert Vassallo. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Frances and John Vassallo, her brothers, Tony, Joe and Charlie
Vassallo and sisters, Paula Zarb and Marianna Camilleri.
She was a native of Mosta, Malta and moved to this country
in 1973.
Family and friends may visit after 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30
and attend the 7 p.m. vigil at the Chapel of the Highlands, 194
Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae. The funeral
will leave the chapel 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, 9:30 AM
and will proceed to St. Vernonica’s Church, 434 Alida Way,
South San Francisco where the funeral mass will be celebrated
at 10 a.m. Committal will follow the mass at Holy Cross
Cemetery in Colma. The family suggests memorial contribu-
tions be made to the American Heart Association or Kaiser
Hospice.
Spill panel finds Federal
Schwarzenegger on Monday blasted the
out-of-state oil com-
panies that are trying
confusion lost public trust
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
to undermine
California’s global WASHINGTON — The Obama
warming law, saying administration’s repeated low esti-
they are motivated mates of the huge BP oil spill under-
purely by greed. mined public confidence in the govern-
Companies such ment’s entire cleanup effort, leaders of
as Valero Energy a White House-appointed commission
Corp., Tesoro Corp. declared at an investigatory hearing
Arnold and Koch Industries Monday. One likened the mistakes to
Schwarzenegger are spending mil- Custer’s disastrous decisions at Little
lions of dollars to manipulate the will of Big Horn.
Californians and “buy votes,” the
Republican governor told the nificant reductions in greenhouse gas
Commonwealth Club. emissions.
Their motivation, he said, is “self- Opponents of the law, AB32, say it
serving greed.” will place a financial burden on busi-
The companies are sponsoring nesses and cost California jobs. They
Proposition 23 on the Nov. 2 ballot, propose delaying its implementation
which would indefinitely suspend until the state’s unemployment rate falls
California’s 2006 law that calls for sig- from its current 12.4 percent to 5.5 per-
MacArthur Foundation reveals 2010 ‘genius grants’
By Carla K. Johnson pursue their creativity.
Simon’s guilt stemmed from already
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
being amply funded in an industry that’s
CHICAGO — David Simon, creator “a little bit recession-proof,” he said.
of the HBO television series “The Wire,” Still, the award’s prestige will go far
is among 23 recipients of this year’s with network executives. While critical-
MacArthur Foundation “genius grants” ly acclaimed, Simon’s dissection of
— news that left him with what he urban problems in “The Wire” and more
described as “a vague sense of guilt.” recently “Treme” hasn’t yet scored
The $500,000 grants were announced Emmys or high Nielsen ratings.
Tuesday by the Chicago-based John D. “It makes it easier to go into the room
and Catherine T. MacArthur with the network and argue against
Foundation. The money, paid quarterly doing the usual thing in television,”
over five years, comes with no strings, Simon said. His next pitch? The history
allowing winners unfettered freedom to of the CIA since World War II and a
Federal officials botched the govern-
ment’s response, a local official and
government and university scientists
contended as the commission focused
on the questions of who was in charge
and how much oil spewed out of the
well into the Gulf of Mexico.
Eventually, U.S. officials said the
spill was about 60 times bigger than
originally estimated. Instead of 42,000
gallons a day, the volume of leaking oil
was closer to 2.4 million gallons a day.
cent and stays there for a year.
“All this will do is put the global
warming law off until unemployment is
at a rate closer to what it was when
Legislature passed the law, and until a
time when California won’t be going it
alone,” said Anita Mangels, a spokes-
woman for the Yes on 23 campaign.
housing desegregation fight in Yonkers
are two subjects inspiring him now. “Not
all these things have the best possible
commercial outlook,” he said.
MacArthur winners don’t need to tell
anyone how they’ll spend the grant money.
There are no reporting requirements.
“We could spend it all on cake,” joked
theater director David Cromer, one of
this year’s recipients. Cromer, known for
staging American classics like “Our
Town,” said he wasn’t ready to discuss
what he may attempt with the grant’s
support. But he has some non-cake
ideas.
THE DAILY JOURNAL
The face of the storm
I
n 2001, I terrorized Cuba.
Headlines prove it: “Michelle
terrorizes Cuba,” “Warnings
issued over Michelle,” “Michelle
causes evacuations.”
In other words, late 2001 was the
tropical storm equivalent of me
waking up on the wrong side of the
bed and trying to function without
a strong jolt of coffee. It was also a
guilty pleasure to see one’s own
moniker in the news, even if the
reason had more to do with cold
fronts than my own chilly attitude.
The world is currently cleaning
up from hurricanes Igor and Julia
while Tropical Storm Matthew dis-
sipates. None will kick hurricanes
Katrina and Andrew from the most
memorable names in the annals of
disaster; not even the weather sys-
tem named after yours truly can do
that.
But still, is it inappropriate to
admit sharing a name with a storm
is pretty cool?
I’d like to think the name choice
meant more than just a random
selection from a predetermined list.
Certainly the powers that be knew
of my morning crankiness and ten-
dency toward wanton destruction
when they picked “Michelle” for
the act of nature tearing up the
island and frightening the
Caribbean with abandon. Or,
maybe they just knew of my soft
spot for spicy pulled pork and a
strong mojito, not to mention a
desire to visit Cuba before the
‘You can’t have both’
Editor,
In response to Tom Marriscolo’s
letter “Horsley for Supervisor” in
the Sept. 18 edition of the Daily
Journal, the readers should know
that Marriscolo is the former chief
deputy coroner of San Mateo
County. He states in his letter,
“Don is a true public servant and
has even agreed to not take the
salary for the position for the entire
four years.” This statement is sim-
ply not true. The reason he has
“agreed to not take the salary” is
he would forfeit his $208,000 per
year pension. He can’t have both.
I think it’s time for honesty in
San Mateo County. I am voting for
April Vargas
Michael G. Stogner
San Carlos
Vote — it’s your duty
Editor,
What you can do to contribute to
what is going on around you in
your communities, your country
and internationally is vote. We
American citizens in a democracy
can make our wishes known at the
ballot box.
The essence of democracy, by
most people’s understanding, is
that the government serves the citi-
zens and responds to their
demands. The concern of a demo-
cratic form of government is of
ancient origin. The word democra-
cy stems from the Greek word
“democratia” which means rule of
the people. The Athenian
orator/statesman Pericles said,
“Our Constitution is named a
democracy because it is the hands,
not of the few, but of the many.”
When matters becomes unsatisfac-
tory, too complex, the voice can
react in the only logical and effec-
tive way — “throw the rascals out.”
The revolt at the ballot box serves
‘Michelle showed up late
in the season (fashionably, I’m sure)
and ‘left a trail of death and destruction
from Central America to the Bahamas.’’
United States lifts the travel restric-
tions. That must be it.
According to that wonderful his-
torical archive known as the
Internet, Hurricane Michelle is in
the upper echelon of hurricanes
based on level of destruction. The
National Hurricane Center said
Michelle showed up late in the sea-
son (fashionably, I’m sure) and
“left a trail of death and destruction
from Central America to the
Bahamas.” Even more impressive,
the National Weather Service
retired the name because it is affili-
ated with such a destructive storm.
Go me!
That trivia coupled with the first
lady and a timeless Beatles sere-
nade makes up for all those child-
hood years I found my name bor-
ing and all my questionably literate
schoolmates continued to spell it
“Michael.”
But I’m not the only force to be
reckoned with in the Daily Journal
newsroom
Meet Hurricane Nate. Not
Nathan, mind you, but Nate.
Like the paper’s fearless sports
editor — and the man behind The
Lounge — Hurricane Nate did not
enter quietly in 2005. He showed
Letters to the editor
to bring in a new team and warn all
government officials that they had
better change their ways.
Some politicians (career) have a
way of sending arrogant messages
back to the voters that they don’t
give a damn what the people think.
So we the people, have to stand up
and vote our conscience at every
level of government with 100 per-
cent turnout. No excuses — vote!
Walter Haag
Millbrae
Union Pacific weighs in
Editor,
According to the Wall Street
Journal (9/21/10), Union Pacific
has advised the High-Speed Rail
Authority that “no part of the high-
speed corridor be located on the
railroads right-of-way or near it.
The railroad said it would fight any
attempts to take its land — or that
of its customers — by eminent
domain.” As I have not participated
in local meetings regarding HSR, I
must ask if consideration has been
given to the position UP has taken
and the cost factor involved in the
purchase of a right-of-way from
here to Los Angeles.
While local communities are
debating how HSR will impact
their community, it is hard to
believe that a green light would be
given to this entire project based on
the hope of electrification of
Caltrain and a right-of-way that has
not even been determined yet.
Rick Zobelein
San Mateo
Avoiding the issues
Editor,
Keith Kreitman continues his
cartoonish caricatures of
Republicans in which he labels all
OPINION
up early and looked threatening but
faked out Bermuda and mostly
stayed at sea. That’s not to say
Nate isn’t notable; he and Ophelia
slowed down relief efforts headed
to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane
Katrina.
And Nate is not finished. He
returns in 2011, according to the
naming forecast.
Heather is actually a triple threat,
sparking three cyclones: tropical
storms in 1969 and 1973 topped by
a hurricane in 1977. All were per-
fect storms — powerful but with a
welcoming name that doesn’t
immediately invoke paralyzing
fear.
Actually, if Heather were to
arrive on your doorstop, you’ll
likely invite her in for tea and
cookies then stare in disbelief as
she grabs a beer and breaks the
china. But with a smile. That sums
up all cyclones named Heather.
Bill trumps Heather’s trio of
appearances with hurricanes in
1997 and 2009, tropical storms in
1988 and 2003, a typhoon in 1981
and — best of all — a super
typhoon in 1984. While he killed
four and caused $50 million in
damage in 2003, by 2009 he was
opposition to the Obama adminis-
tration as “mindless” (“The delu-
sions of power,” column in the
Sept. 18 edition of the Daily
Journal). Whatever their merits or
demerits, Republicans have raised
principled objections to President
Obama’s policies and have voiced
substantive proposals of their own.
By caricaturing Republicans and
labeling them “mindless,” Mr.
Kreitman avoids answering his
political opponents’ arguments with
evidence and logic-after all, if
Republicans are simply “mindless,”
why take their arguments serious-
ly?
This childish rhetoric also
relieves Mr. Kreitman of the neces-
sity of justifying his own political
opinions with evidence and logic.
Mr. Kreitman also laments the
presence of so many “clowns” on
the political stage, but I think he
makes it abundantly clear in his
column every week who the real
Bozo is.
Kevin S. Combellack
Millbrae
Standing up
to high-speed rail
Editor,
I find it hard to understand why
various city councils (such as
Burlingame) along the Peninsula
are so reluctant to send a no-confi-
dence vote in the High-Speed Rail
Authority board to the governor.
The facts are simple: From the
beginning, Peninsula citizens who
have expressed objections to the
HSR have been openly reviled in
oral and written statements as “bad
apples” and as uncooperative by
members of the board such as Ron
Diridon and Quentin Kopp.
Secondly, the board has been trum-
peting their advocacy for good-
faith negotiations with impacted
communities via “context sensitive
Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 9
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Dow 10,812.04 -48.22 10-Yr Bond 2.5170% -0.9500

Nasdaq 2,369.77 -11.45 Oil (per barrel) 76.17
S&P 500 1,142.16 -6.51 Gold
Stocks edge lower
By Stephen Bernard
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NEW YORK — Stocks took a pause
Monday from their big September rally
as worries about the financial sector off-
set excitement over a fresh round of cor-
porate dealmaking.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost
48 points in a late-day slide, but it’s still
up 8 percent for the month, putting it on
track for its best September since 1939.
Chip Brian, CEO of SmarTrend, an
electronic trend trading system, said
Monday’s modest decline was largely
tied to investors pocketing profits racked
up during the market’s four-week rally.
Prior to Monday the Dow Jones
industrial average had risen in each of
the past four weeks, its longest winning
streak since eight consecutive weekly
gains ended in late April when stocks hit
their highest levels of the year.
“The September rally has been sur-
prisingly resilient,” Bryan said. But
investors might be ready to put the
brakes on the run-up so they can wait to
see what happens during earnings sea-
son, which kicks off next week, Bryan
said.
Wall Street
Financial stocks mostly dipped as
concern remains about the health of
Europe’s banking sector. Moody’s
Investors Service cut its rating on Anglo
Irish Bank Corp., one of Europe’s more
troubled banks in recent months. Global
banking giants like Barclays PLC and
JPMorgan Chase & Co. each fell more
than 1 percent.
With no major economic reports to
drive trading, investors focused on indi-
vidual stocks after major deals in the
airline, consumer products and retailing
industries.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell
48.22, or 0.4 percent, to close at
10,812.04.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index
dropped 6.51, or 0.6 percent, to
1,142.16, while the Nasdaq composite
index fell 11.45, or 0.5 percent, to
2,369.77.
In deal news, consumer products giant
Unilever NV agreed to buy beauty prod-
ucts maker Alberto Culver Co. for $3.7
billion. Southwest Airlines Co. will pur-
chase AirTran Holdings Inc. for about
$1.4 billion. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pro-
posed to buy South African consumer
goods distributor Massmart Holdings
Ltd. for about $4.25 billion.
Michael Sansoterra, portfolio manag-
er of the RidgeWorth Large Cap Growth
Fund, said the latest deals are a sign
companies are confident economic
growth will pick up in the coming quar-
ters. Acquisition activity has been
booming this month as companies
become more willing to invest some of
their large cash reserves built up during
the recession.
“The timing is never certain, but smart
companies are saying, ’If not now,
when?”’ Sansoterra said. “This is the
time to be doing it.”
Shares of Unilever, which makes
Dove soaps, Axe deodorants and Suave
shampoos, rose 34 cents to $29.71.
Alberto Culver, which makes beauty
products such as TRESemme, VO5 and
Simple, jumped $6.16, or 19.6 percent,
to $37.64.
AirTran shares jumped $2.79, or 61.3
percent, to $7.34. The deal valued
Airtran shares at $7.69. Southwest rose
$1.07, or 8.7 percent, to $13.35.

Americans don’t want farm work

By Garance Burke
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
VISALIA — It’s a question rekindled
by the recession: Are immigrants taking
jobs away from American citizens? In
the heart of the nation’s biggest farming
state, the answer is a resounding no.
Government data analyzed by the
Associated Press show most Americans
simply don’t apply to harvest fruits and
vegetables. And the few Americans
who do usually don’t stay in the fields.
“It’s just not something that most
Americans are going to pack up their
bags and move here to do,” said
farmer Steve Fortin, who pays $10.25
an hour to foreign workers to trim
strawberry plants at his nursery near
the Nevada border.
The AP analysis showed that, from
January to June, California farmers
posted ads for 1,160 farmworker posi-
tions open to U.S. citizens and legal
residents. But only 233 people in those
categories applied after learning of the
jobs through unemployment offices in
California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona.
One grower brought on 36. No one
else hired any.
“It surprises me, too, but we do put
the information out there for the pub-
lic,” said Lucy Ruelas, who manages
the California Employment
Development Department’s agricultural
services unit. “If an applicant sees the
reality of the job, they might change
their mind.”
Sometimes, U.S. workers also will
turn down the jobs because they don’t
want their unemployment insurance
claims to be affected, or because farm
labor positions do not begin for several
months, and applicants prefer to be
hired immediately, Ruelas said.
Fortin spent $3,000 this year to make
sure that domestic workers have first
dibs on his jobs in the sparsely populat-
ed stretch of the state, advertising in
newspapers and on an electronic job
registry.
But he did not get any takers, even
though he followed the requirements of
a little-known, little-used program to
bring in foreign farmworkers the legal
way — by applying for guest worker
visas.

Business briefs
Southwest-AirTran deal means more options
NEW YORK — Southwest’s decision to buy AirTran will
mean more routes and fewer delays and cancellations in small
cities but higher fares in the Northeast and perhaps the end of the
super-low sale fare.
Southwest Airlines, which has built a loyal following with its
tongue-in-cheek ads and refusal to charge for checked bags, said
Monday it planned to buy AirTran for $1.4 billion.
The deal will move Southwest into 37 new cities, expand its
presence in cities like New York and Boston and move it into
Atlanta, the busiest airport in the nation. Combining the AirTran
and Southwest routes means more connecting options for people
flying through places like Moline, Ill., and Wichita, Kan., which
should result in fewer delays and cancellations because there will
be more options for rerouting passengers.

Disney,Muslim worker agree on hijab substitute

ANAHEIM — Disney is allowing a Muslim employee at its
Orange County park to wear a specially designed headscarf after
initially objecting to her religious head covering.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations says Monday that
22-year-old Noor Abdallah was told she couldn’t wear the hijab
while working as a vacation planner at a Disneyland Resort
Esplanade ticket booth. She declined to take another job away
from the public. Disneyland spokeswoman Suzi Brown says the
park worked with Abdallah to design a covering to match her cos-
tume and meet her religious needs. She’s been wearing a blue
scarf topped with a beret since early this month.

Judge to Target:Stop trashing hazardous products

OAKLAND — A judge has ordered Target Corp. to stop
improperly disposing of damaged or defective items that qualify
as hazardous waste.
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Steven Brick signed the
order Friday based on allegations brought by the state of
California and several cities and counties.
Their lawsuit contends that Target stores statewide have rou-
tinely thrown hazardous items such as bleach, pesticides, paint,
aerosols and electronics directly into the trash.
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<< Warriors introduce Smart as new head coach, page 13
• Angels slip past Oakland, page 13
Niners fire offensive coordinator
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SANTA CLARA — Their offense in a funk, the
winless San Francisco 49ers fired coordinator
Jimmy Raye on Monday.
Raye was dismissed one day after San
Francisco lost 31-10 at Kansas City to fall to 0-3.
The 49ers have scored 38 points, second fewest in
the NFL behind Carolina.
Mike Johnson will move from quarterbacks
coach to offensive coordinator. Offensive assistant
Jason Michael will take over as quarterbacks
coach.
Coach Mike Singletary said he made the deci-
sion after spending the night looking at game film.
Soli soars for Capuchino A PAL
Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
It is not unusual for a standout high school
football player to impact a game in a variety of
ways from a number of positions — offense,
defense and special teams.
It is another thing altogether, however, for
both a player and coaching staff to figure it out
on the fly. Yet that is precisely what is happen-
ing at Capuchino with junior Logan Soli. A
wide receiver by trade, both Soli and the
Capuchino coaching staff are finding out Soli
can do a lot more than just catch a thrown ball.
During the Mustangs’ 14-12 win over visit-
ing Mt. Eden-Hawyard Friday, Soli made six
catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. He car-
ried the ball two times for 7 yards having never
played running back before. He gave the
Mustangs a golden scoring chance in the first
quarter when he returned a punt for 28 yards to
the Monarchs’ 12 — the first time he’s returned
a punt. Then there was his play at defensive
back that resulted in a number of bone-rattling
hits on Mt. Eden receivers. He had not played
much free safety in his life, including practice.
“Because of some injuries, we’ve had to
move him around even more, including to one
of our wings (running back positions),” Seiden
said. “Some kids just have that ‘it’ to where
they can pick it up (nuances of the game).
Logan has done everything above and beyond
(we’ve asked).”
It all added up to one of the best all around
performances on the young season as the
Mustangs’ snapped a 10-game losing streak.
For his efforts, Soli is this week’s Daily
Journal Athlete of the Week.
“Every play that I could make, I just wanted
to make it to help us win,” said the 6-foot, 170-
pound Soli. “I’ve always been a receiver.
[Playing other positions] is new, but if it helps
the team, I’ll do it.”
To first-year coach Jordan Seiden, that atti-
tude best exemplifies Soli. While he may be
one of the best athletes on the team on game
day, he’s also leading by example on the prac-
tice field.
Capuchino’s Logan Soli did a little bit of everything in helping the Mustangs to a 14-12 win
See AOTW, Page 14 over Mt. Eden.The win snapped a 10-game losing streak dating to last season.
Cañada,Skyline in women’s soccer showdown
By Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
It may be only the third Coast Conference
game of the season, but there has been no bigger
match than Tuesday’s 3 p.m. showdown
between Cañada and host Skyline women’s soc-
cer teams. Not only are they rivals, but as
defending Coast Conference champ, the 2010
conference title goes through Skyline.
Over the last two, three years, Skyline has
owned the series between the two. While the
“One thing I want you to
understand is if I make a
decision, it’s my decision,”
he said. “The thing that I
have control over is the 53-
man staff, the 53-man roster
and the staff, who is on my
coaching staff. That is my
decision.”
Jimmy Raye The 49ers were considered
a favorite in the NFC West
this year, but their offense has stalled, plagued by
turnovers and a weak running game.
“I just felt that for the overall scheme of things,
where we are, I just felt that right now that Mike
Athlete of the Week
Trojans are off to another strong start this sea-
son, they should be challenged by a Colts team
off to an equally impressive start. The two teams
have a combined record of 13-1-1, with Cañada
sporting an undefeated mark.
Not only is the game for county bragging
rights, but the winner could have an inside track
to a playoff spot out of the wide open Coast
Conference.
“It’s always been a pretty good rivalry,” said
Cañada coach Kurt Devlin. “Right now, I don’t
think they think much of us because we haven’t
Johnson would do a good
job,” Singletary said. “I think
Mike will do a good job of
bringing the staff together. I
think Mike is a great commu-
nicator. I think Mike is a
great teacher. I think he’s a
visionary. I think he under-
stands what we’re trying to
Mike Singletary accomplish and I think the
players will embrace him.”
Singletary denied any knowledge that the
Chiefs knew the 49ers’offensive signals, saying he
hadn’t heard anything about it.
Raye was in his second season with the 49ers.
NATHAN MOLLAT / DAILY JOURNAL
done anything recently. But I think they know
who we are now because we’re on the rise.”
Devlin has a huge amount of respect for
Skyline coach Kevin Corsiglia, who has steadi-
ly built the Skyline program to one of the best in
the Coast Conference. Cañada is bound to join
the Trojans, at least this year.
Neither team has built its record by beating
powerhouse programs this season. Skyline, for
instance, had played only one team with a win-
ning record — and lost a 3-0 decision to San
Francisco City College, Skyline’s first confer-
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
He has spent more than 30 years in coaching,
including a previous stint with San Francisco as
wide receivers coach in 1977.
Raye and Singletary often disagreed on how to
get the offense rolling. Quarterback Alex Smith
has been inconsistent, as have the receivers, with
only running back Frank Gore a steady contribu-
tor.
“You know the nature of the NFL. We all know
getting into it,” Smith said. “This is a results-ori-
ented business. The fact that we’re 0-3 and haven’t
performed up to our level of expectations, these
are the things that happen. Changes are going to be
made.”
revival
T
here has been a renaissance of
sorts in the Peninsula Athletic
League when it comes to football.
It’s nice to see teams that have endured
long stretches of sub-par seasons rising up
and enjoying early-season success this year.
For some teams — Hillsdale, Jefferson
and Sequoia — the evolution began last
year and continues this season. Others —
such as Carlmont at Capuchino — have
quickly turned things
around this season
with new coaches.
Jefferson, which
had a strong program
in the 1990s but took
it on the chin
throughout most of
the 2000s, has to be,
if not the biggest sur-
prise, the most pleas-
ing story so far this
season. The Indians,
by virtue of their 42-
21 win over El
Camino, is off to a 3-1 start this year. Last
year, they started 1-3, but rallied to finish
with a 5-5 mark in 2009. Their only loss in
league play was to eventual Lake Division
champion Hillsdale.
This year, the Indians moved up to the
Ocean Division and, with wins over North
Salinas (which qualified for the Central
Coast Section playoffs in 2009), Menlo-
Atherton (a Bay Division squad) and then
the beating they put on the Colts, I have no
doubts they will at least compete with
every team in the Ocean Division.
Hillsdale enjoyed a return to prominence
last year by going 7-4, winning the Lake
Division title and advancing to the CCS
playoffs since 1991. The Knights continue
their strong play this season, winning their
first three games by a combined score of
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ence loss since 2008.
“Now we face them after their first loss, which
isn’t great,” Devlin admitted.
Devlin said he purposely scaled back the cal-
iber of this year’s non-conference schedule,
because he was frustrated playing strong teams
and getting hammered as he tries to build the
program. He would rather have his team build
confidence against inferior competition instead
of earning moral victories and blowout defeats.
See SOCCER, Page 14
12 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010
Red zone offense plagues Raiders in loss
By Josh Dubow
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALAMEDA — Sebastian
Janikowski’s missed 32-yard field
goal on the final play got all the
attention.
It’s all the other mistakes that led
to a 24-23 loss to the Arizona
Cardinals that still haunted the
Oakland Raiders the most on
Monday.
There were 11 penalties for 123
yards, an opening kickoff that was
returned for a touchdown and most
importantly only one touchdown on
five trips inside the Arizona 20-yard
line that contributed most to
Sunday’s loss.
“We didn’t lose the game on a
kick,” coach Tom Cable said. “We
lost the game in not doing more in
the last 30 minutes to put ourselves
in position to not have to go through
all that. We left so many plays out
there on the field offensively. The
players, coaches, we would all tell
Raiders, NFL legend Blanda dies at 83
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALAMEDA — George Blanda,
who played longer than anyone in
pro football history and racked up
the most points in a career that
spanned four decades, mostly with
the Chicago Bears and Oakland
Raiders, died Monday. He was 83.
“We are deeply saddened by the
passing of the great George
Blanda,” the Raiders said Monday
in confirming his death. “George
was a brave Raider and a close per-
sonal friend of Raiders owner Al
Davis.” The Pro Football Hall of
Fame said on its website that
Blanda died Monday after a brief
illness.
Blanda retired a month shy of his
49th birthday before the 1976 sea-
son. He spent 10 seasons with the
Bears, part of one with the
Baltimore Colts, seven with the
Houston Oilers and his final nine
with the Raiders.
He held the pro scoring record
when he retired, with 2,002 points.
He kicked 335 field goals and 943
you the same
thing: 1 for 5 in
the red zone is
not good
enough. It’s
totally unac-
ceptable.”
The Raiders
are tied for the
Tom Cable most trips inside
the opponent’s
20-yard line this season with 13 but
have come away with only three
touchdowns for the third-worst per-
centage in the NFL. Oakland’s 3.0
points per trip inside the 20 is also
third-worst.
Oakland (1-2) overcame those
struggles in week 2 at home against
St. Louis but was unable to do so on
the road against the Cardinals.
“We’ve got to be able to score
touchdowns in the red zone like
that,” tight end Zach Miller said.
“That’s what we’ve got to keep
working on. We’re definitely doing
things to try to get matchups and
that sort of thing in the red zone and
extra points, running for nine touch-
downs and throwing for 236 more.
He also threw for 26,920 yards in
his career and held the pro football
record with 277 interceptions until
Brett Favre passed him in 2007. His
points record stood until it was
topped by several players in recent
years.
“It certainly doesn’t bother me,”
Blanda said about losing the scoring
record. “The one record I was happy
to get rid of was the one for the most
interceptions, when Brett Favre got
that one.”
It was a five-game stretch for
Oakland in 1970 that is the lasting
imprint of his career. As a 43-year-
old, Blanda led the Raiders to four
wins and one tie with late touch-
down passes or field goals.
Later that season, he became the
oldest quarterback to play in a
championship game, throwing two
touchdown passes and kicking a
field goal in Oakland’s 27-17 loss to
Baltimore in the AFC title game.
His performance that season earned
him The Associated Press Male
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call a few more plays where the ball
was going to me. I liked our play
calls. A lot of times we just didn’t
execute.”
The Raiders made it inside the 20
for the first time midway through
the opening quarter shortly after
Arizona fumbled a punt. With a
first-and-goal from the 7, Darren
McFadden ran for 3 yards and
Bruce Gradkowski threw incomple-
tions to McFadden and Miller.
Oakland settled for Janikowski’s
22-yard field goal.
McFadden scored on a 2-yard run
late in the half for Oakland’s only
touchdown on a red zone trip, giv-
ing the Raiders a 20-17 lead.
The Raiders then got down to the
13 on their second drive of the third
quarter before a holding penalty on
Mario Henderson knocked them
back. Three plays later, Janikowski
missed a 41-yard field goal.
Then early in the fourth quarter,
the Raiders recovered another fum-
bled punt at the 16 and were poised
to erase a 24-20 deficit.
Athlete of the
Year.
Blanda joined
the Oilers of the
new American
Football League
in 1960 and
played 16 sea-
sons before
George Blanda hanging it up for
good following
the 1975 campaign. He led the
Oilers to the first two AFL titles,
beating the Chargers for the cham-
pionship following the 1960 and ’61
seasons.
He nearly won a third straight title
when he led the Oilers back from a
17-0 halftime deficit to the Dallas
Texans in the 1962 title game before
losing in double overtime.
“George Blanda will always be
remembered as a legend of our
game,” NFL Commissioner Roger
Goodell said in a statement,
“including his amazing career
longevity of 26 seasons in four dif-
ferent decades. George’s multi-tal-
ented flair for the dramatic high-
With a first-and-goal from the 1,
Michael Bush was stuffed, the
Raiders took a delay of game penal-
ty and then Gradkowski missed
twice on throws to Darrius
Heyward-Bey. Janikowski’s 23-yard
field goal made it a one-point game.
It looked like that missed oppor-
tunity wouldn’t matter when
Oakland drove the ball down the
field in the final minutes, but
Janikowski missed his third field
goal of the game on the final play.
“It’s a thousand things that you
could point your finger at, but at the
end, we got to win a game like that,”
Heyward-Bey said. “They stole that.
They stole that game from us.”
The 32-yard miss was
Janikowski’s shortest since late in
the 2006 season. He also missed a
58-yarder and his three misses on
the day were his most since the
2007 opener against Detroit, but
those were from 46, 50 and 57
yards.
“I told him I love him and I’d go
to him again in the same situation
lighted the excitement of pro foot-
ball during an important period of
growth for our sport.”
Blanda began his memorable run
in 1970 by throwing three touch-
down passes in place of an injured
Daryle Lamonica in a 31-14 win
over Pittsburgh on Oct. 25. The fol-
lowing week he kicked a 48-yard
field goal in the final seconds to give
the Raiders a 17-17 tie against
Kansas City.
Blanda was just getting started.
He threw a tying touchdown pass
with 1:34 remaining and then
kicked the game-winning 52-yard
field goal in the final seconds the
following week in a 23-20 win over
Cleveland.
He followed that with a 20-yard
TD pass to Fred Biletnikoff in place
of Lamonica in a 24-19 victory over
Denver the next week, then kicked a
16-yard field goal in the closing sec-
onds to beat San Diego 20-17 on
Nov. 22.
“The game that I remember the
most was playing against Cleveland
in 1970,” he once said. “We were
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and he’d probably have to win two
or three games just like that for us
this year and he’ll probably do it,”
Cable said.
Janikowski has already missed
five field goals in three games, with
another negated by an offside penal-
ty against Tennessee in the opener.
His three misses from inside 50
yards are as many as he had the past
two seasons combined.
This all comes after the Raiders
gave Janikowski the most lucrative
contract ever for a kicker in the off-
season, a $16 million, four-year deal
that included $9 million of guaran-
teed money.
Janikowski was not in the locker
room during the open media period.
But he did do extra work on the
practice field Monday kicking,
looking to iron out whatever was
causing these rare misses.
“When you get a setback, you
analyze it, you look at it and you say
how can I fix it and you go to work.
And he did that,” Cable said.
down 20-13 and I came in and we
got a touchdown and then we got a
field goal in the last three seconds.”
Blanda entered the NFL out of
Kentucky as a 12th-round pick
(119th overall) of the Chicago Bears
in 1949. He spent most of the next
decade with the Bears, leaving to
play one game for the Colts in 1950.
After winning the Bears starting job
in 1953, Blanda promptly lost it the
following season because of injury.
His playing time at quarterback
quickly diminished and he retired in
1959 at age 31 when Chicago
planned to make him a full-time
kicker. It was a short-lived break
because he then joined the AFL’s
Oilers the next season.
Blanda was one of the new
league’s many prolific passers,
throwing for 19,149 yards and 165
touchdowns in seven seasons for the
Oilers. He was the AFL Player of
the Year in 1961, holds AFL single-
game passing record of 464 yards
on Oct. 29, 1961, against Buffalo,
and was chosen the league’s all-
time kicker.
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Smart named Warriors new head coach
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OAKLAND — Keith Smart waited nearly
10 years for the chance to coach an NBA
team. The league’s winningest coach, Don
Nelson, gave him that opportunity.
Golden State Warriors general manager
Larry Riley introduced Smart as the new
coach during a news conference on Monday.
“It’s no secret that Don Nelson wanted me
to be a defensive coordinator,” Smart said. “I
still want to run and play fast, but we’ve added
another element that allows us to play bigger
and more physical from a defensive stand-
point.”
Smart had been a Warriors assistant for
seven years and served as an interim head
coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003,
going 9-31. Nelson had the final year of his
contract bought out.
“Obviously, it would have been better to do
Trying to hold on to second, A’s fall to Angels
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANAHEIM — Pinch-hitter Hideki Matsui
tied the game with an RBI single off Justin
James, and the Oakland rookie forced in two
more runs by hitting one batter with the bases
loaded and walking another, helping the Los
Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 6-5 on
Monday night.
Matsui greeted James with a tying RBI sin-
gle to center, after Bobby Abreu chased A’s
starter Brett Anderson with a one-out single
and Brad Ziegler (3-6) walked pinch-hitter
Alberto Callaspo.
James loaded the bases by walking Maicer
Izturis, then grazed Erick Aybar with a pitch
to force in the go-ahead run and walked
pinch-hitter Hank Conger to bring in another
and give the Angels a 6-4 lead.
The A’s got one back in the eighth when
Jack Cust singled with two outs against
Jordan Walden and nine-time Gold Glove out-
fielder Torii Hunter lost Kurt Suzuki’s liner in
the lights for a triple. But Fernando Rodney
got three outs for his 13th save in 19 chances.
The Athletics loaded the bases for the third
time in the game after Michael Kohn (2-0)
took over for starter Ervin Santana in the sev-
enth. But the rookie retired No.9 hitter Cliff
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this earlier in the summer,”
Riley said. “We’ve dis-
cussed it for a long time
now about making a
change. I’ve talked with
Nellie in that regard and
we came to some agree-
ment to where we want to
go.”
Keith Smart With a change in owner-
ship looming, Riley said
he kept all parties informed as the Warriors
moved forward with personnel and coaching
decisions.
Christopher J. Cohan, who assumed owner-
ship from Franklin Mieuli in 1995, agreed to
sell the team to a group led by Peter Guber
and Joseph Lacob for $450 million in July.
The transfer is expected to be completed soon.
“I identified in February that a change need-
ed to be made,” Riley said. “The changes were
Angels 6, A’s 5
Pennington on a fly ball to right that was too
shallow for Suzuki to score on, and Rajai
Davis struck out. Pennington is 2 for 16 in
bases-loaded situations this season.
The Angels erased a 3-0 deficit with three
runs in the second, including RBI singles by
Izturis and Howie Kendrick. Izturis’ hit came
in his first plate appearance since Aug. 19,
after he missed 33 games because of inflam-
mation in his right shoulder.
Cust regained the lead for Oakland with a
run-scoring single in the fourth against
Santana, who was charged with four runs and
10 hits over six innings with six strikeouts and
three walks. The right-hander was 9-2 in his
previous 12 starts and came in 12-3 lifetime
against Oakland.
Suzuki gave Oakland the lead in the first
with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly. Jeremy
Hermida led off the second with his first home
run in an Oakland uniform, a drive that
cleared the 18-foot wall in right field. The A’s
loaded the bases again later that inning before
Mark Ellis drove in Oakland’s third run with
an RBI single.
Anderson was charged with four runs and
seven hits over 6 1-3 innings.
in place before things started rolling with the
ownership change. The action we took was to
move away from Don Nelson and hire a new
coach with a fresh outlook and all sorts of
enthusiasm.”
Nelson guided the Warriors to the playoffs
for the first time in 13 years in 2007, but they
haven’t returned since.
Smart played for Bobby Knight at Indiana
and hit the winning shot for the Hoosiers in
the 1987 national championship game against
Syracuse, earning honors as the Most
Outstanding Player in the Final Four. The
Warriors drafted Smart in 1988, and he played
briefly in the NBA with the San Antonio
Spurs.
“I did not make any personnel decisions,”
Smart said. “My focus was preparing myself
for training camp and figuring out how the
pieces will fit with the team.”
Golden State brought in eight new players
Any combination of Oakland victories and
Angels losses will clinch second place for the
Athletics in the AL West. They need to win
four of their final six games to give manager
Bob Geren his first winning record in four
seasons as their manager.
The A’s haven’t had four straight losing sea-
sons since a six-year stretch from 1993
through 1998. The Angels, who won division
titles in each of the previous three seasons
before their reign was ended by the Texas
Rangers, need to go 5-1 the rest of the way
just to finish at .500.
NOTES: Andrew Gallo was convicted
Monday on three counts of second-degree
murder for driving drunk in the car crash that
killed Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two
friends in April 2009. “I don’t really want to
Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 13
for the start of training camp, which opens
Tuesday.
“This is a great opportunity for Coach
Smart,” Warriors point guard Stephen Curry
said. “It’s a great opportunity for him with all
the new players and a different attitude. I’m
looking forward to it. He’s a solid guy and
shoots it to you straight.”
All-Star David Lee was the Warriors’ key
offseason acquisition, coming over from the
New York Knicks in a trade for three players.
The 6-foot-9 power forward is expected to
boost Golden State’s rebounding.
“I’m very optimistic,” Curry said. “Our
team defense is probably going to be better
just with a new attitude.”
The Warriors were second in the NBA with
a 108.8 scoring average and allowed 112.4
points a game.
reflect on it too much. I think that’s something
for the families to talk about and share their
feelings about,” pitcher Jered Weaver said.
“Obviously, they’re in a tougher situation than
we are. I mean, he was our teammate and our
friend, but Nick’s family was the closest thing
to him.” ... Oakland broadcaster Ray Fosse,
who played for the A’s from 1973-75, began
his broadcasting career with them alongside
the late Bill King, who doubled as play-by-
play announcer for the Raiders. Fosse felt a
kinship with former Raiders Hall of Fame
quarterback and placekicker George Blanda,
who died Monday at age 83. “Bill would talk
about George Blanda all the time, and about
the miracles he would perform to win games
and the way he finished games. He was the
miracle worker.”
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LOUNGE
Continued from page 11
106-16, before dropping a 21-0 decision to
Gunn Friday night.
Sequoia improved to 3-0-1 this season
after pounding Balboa-SF Friday night 54-
19. The Cherokees have been on the rise the
last several years, last year’s mark of 7-3 was
their best in several seasons after a couple of
years hovering around the .500 mark. They
opened 2009 with four straight wins, but
struggled in division play, going only 2-3.
With a year of experience under their belt,
look for the Cherokees to be a major player
in the Lake this season.
Capuchino has something to cheer about
AOTW
Continued from page 11
“He’s been a savior for us in a lot of ways.
He just made play after play when we needed
them (Friday),” Seiden said. “The great thing
about Logan is, he is one of our hardest work-
ing players out there. Even to the point I have
to tell him to back off.”
Given Soli’s performance Friday, asking him
to do less is not part of his work ethic.
Whenever the Mustangs needed a play to be
made, Soli was there. As the two teams traded
punts, turnovers and field position throughout
SOCCER
Continued from page 11
In the past, playing a wounded Skyline team
might have been bad news for the Colts. This
season, however, Devlin thinks he has the hors-
es to compete with any team in conference play.
The Colts defense features two former Peninsula
Athletic League all-league players in sophomore
Tammy Abinader (Carlmont) and freshman
Lauren Carillo (Woodside). Abinader — an all-
conference selection last year — joins with
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after they snapped a 10-game losing streak
Friday afternoon, holding off Mt. Eden-
Hayward 14-12. The Mustangs went winless
in nine games last season and then dropped
their opener two weeks ago to Christopher-
Gilroy, 40-36.
The Mustangs showed a tremendous
amount of heart against Mt. Eden Friday. As
they were driving in for the go-ahead score,
they fumbled the ball away at the Monarchs’
2-yard line. The defense came up with the
play of the game, however, when they forced
and recovered a Mt. Eden fumble inches
from the goal line.
With a majority of the Capuchino offense
and defense playing both ways, and down to
a first-year quarterback, it would have been
easy for the Mustangs to fold, but they found
a way to pull out the win.
It was only three years ago that Carlmont
the first half, it was Soli who was constantly
making plays — whether delivering big hits
defensively, or catching four balls in the first
half. The Mustangs finally put a drive together
late in the second quarter. Starting from their
own 20, the Mustangs drove the length of the
field, culminating in a 26-yard scoring pass
from John Bacchi to Soli down the right side-
line.
When Bacchi let go of the pass, Soli was
behind the defensive back. Soli burst by him,
and, and with the defender right on his back,
made a dive into the end zone, rolling heels
over head, all the while cradling the ball. Both
the officials covering the play looked at each
other for confirmation it was caught. Soli rose
to his feet and held the ball aloft — the univer-
another returner in Doris Vargas.
In goal is Whitney Galindo, who Devlin said
is fifth in the state in goals allowed. In eight
games, the Colts have surrendered only two
goals — one of which was an own goal. Skyline
has been just as stingy this season, giving up just
seven goals in seven matches.
Both defenses will be tested as scoring goals
have not been a problem for either team. Skyline
has found the back of the net 27 times, while
Cañada has tallied 28. The Colts have three play-
ers with five goals or more, led by Vanessa
Garcia, who has seven goals so far this season.
Midfielder Nicole Hoffert has five goals, as does
Alex Warren.
FULLY LICENSED
STATE CERTIFIED
LOCALLY TRAINED
finished off a 1-9 campaign — including an
0-5 mark in the Bay Division — dropped to
the Ocean Division for two seasons before
going winless in league play last season and
demoted to the Lake Division.
It appears that sleeping giant might be
rousing from its hibernation because the
Scots evened their record at 2-2 with a 20-6
win over Carlmont — the Scots’ first win
over the Dons in 21 tries.
As big an emotional and mental win it
was, it means even more in the context of the
entire season thus far. Last year, the Scots’
biggest problem was stopping opposing
offenses. They opened with a 3-1 record,
only to drop their final six games, by an
average score of 40-20.
This year under new coach Jason Selli,
who is in his second stint with the squad, the
Scots have tightened things up defensively
sal sport signal that he, indeed, made the catch.
The referees agreed and awarded the score.
“That was an incredible catch. I literally told
Bacchi to just throw it up to him,” Seiden said.
“I knew [Soli] would do whatever it took to
make the play.”
Soli’s final catch of the day may have been
even more important. Trailing 14-8 with less
than three minutes to play, Capuchino faced
fourth-and-12 at the Mt. Eden 18. With Bacchi
out with an injury, the Mustangs turned to
Enrico Zermeno — the backup who had never
taken a snap from center during a game. Not
the best scenario when facing forth and long.
Zermeno took the snap and found Soli on a
crossing pattern. It appeared the ball was a lit-
tle high, but Soli snared it out of the air and
“You want them to have confidence,” Devlin
said. “You don’t want them to be afraid to shoot.
The more confident they are, the better they are.”
Skyline’s strong suit lies in the midfield, led
by sophomore Midori Sera, who not only can
distribute from the middle of the field, but be a
target player and finisher as well. Another dan-
gerous player is Fonda Joab, who should be real-
ly rounding into form after missing the first part
of last season with a knee injury.
“They combine through the midfield. They
can play with the ball,” Devlin said. “They’re
going to give us problems, no question.
“Even a draw would be good for us. I just
want to see how we handle their attack.”
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— for most part. Throw out a 34-0 loss to
Willow Glen in Week 2, and the Scots’
defense is allowing an average of 11.6 points
per game.
So if it’s been a few years since you
watched your alma mater play, or if you’re a
current student at one of these schools, come
on out and support your team. Do it soon,
because there is no guarantee the good times
will last. But you never know, more so than
at any other level, emotions can carry a high
school team a long way. If you go out and
show your care and support for your school
and your team, you never know what you
might get.
Nathan Mollat can be reached by e-mail:
nathan@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650)
344-5200 ext. 117. You can also follow him on
Twitter@CheckkThisOutt.
turned up field, picking up 16 yards and a first
down to keep the Mustangs’ hopes alive.
“Big-time players make big-time plays in
big-time games,” Seiden said.
For Soli, the only thing that mattered was
making the catch. The only thing that mattered
was helping his team win. Almost as good as
having talent is the ability and drive to use it
when the game is on the line and Friday, Soli
proved he had both.
“It was up there, but I knew I could get it,”
Soli said. “I just jumped as high as I could. We
were all dead (tired), but I still had to give it my
all. Maybe a little bit more than 100 percent.
“I want the ball every play and do my best to
try to score for us.”
Devlin is not some Pollyanna-type of coach
who only sees rainbows and butterflies. He’s
played and coached the game for a long time. He
knows when he has a good team and a bad team.
This team is as good as he’s had since he took
over as the women’s coach full time. A win over
Skyline would set the Colts up for a run at a
playoff spot.
“I haven’t mentioned that stuff to the team
much,” Devlin said. “A lot depends on [today]
on how we can compete. If we can compete
well, we have a legit shot to be in the top two (in
conference) had have a shot at a playoff berth.
“But we could also be near the bottom (by the
end of the year). It’s wide open.”
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Cubs give Giants one-game lead over S.D.
By Bernie Wilson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN DIEGO — Carlos Zambrano won his
seventh straight decision since rejoining
Chicago’s rotation, combining with two
relievers on a four-hitter, and the Cubs held on
to beat San Diego 1-0 on Monday night to
knock the Padres out of the NL wild-card
lead.
The Padres, who loaded the bases with two
outs in the ninth before pinch-hitter Nick
Hundley flied out to left, dropped one-half
game behind the Atlanta Braves, who beat the
Florida Marlins 2-1 in 11 innings.
The Padres fell a game behind idle San
Francisco in the NL West race. After three
more games against the Cubs, the Padres end
the season with three weekend games in San
Francisco.
It was only the second time in 11 games dat-
ing to last year that the Cubs beat the Padres.
The Cubs have won nine of 13 overall.
Braves re-take NL wild card lead
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are back
home where they have the best record in the
majors. Now they need to start hitting.
Omar Infante singled home the winning run
with two outs in the 11th inning and the Atlanta
Braves kept up their push for the NL wild-card
spot, beating the Florida Marlins 2-1 Monday
night.
The Braves took a half-game lead over San
Diego for the wild card. The Padres lost 1-0 to
the Chicago Cubs.
Philadelphia’s 8-0 win earlier in the evening
eliminated Atlanta in the NL East.
The Braves had lost five of their previous six
games, scoring a total of nine runs in that span.
They barely scored enough to win this time at
Turner Field, where they have the best home
record in the majors at 53-23.
“We played a good game, but obviously we’d
like to swing the bats a little better,” said Brian
SPORTS
Cubs 1, Padres 0
Zambrano (10-6) outdu-
eled Tim Stauffer, holding
San Diego to three hits
over seven innings. He
struck out five to pass
Charlie Root for second
place in club history with
1,436. He walked four.
The big right-hander is
7-0 with a 1.27 ERA in 10
Carlos
starts since returning to the
Zambrano rotation on Aug. 9.
Following a June 25 dugout blowup,
Zambrano was banished to the restricted list.
He underwent anger management therapy,
then made three relief appearances before get-
ting his starting job back.
Carlos Marmol pitched an eventful ninth for
his 35th save in 40 chances. He struck out the
first two batters before Yorvit Torrealba
reached on an infield single, sliding headfirst
Braves 2, Marlins 1
McCann, who had a solo home run for
Atlanta’s other run.
“Tonight our pitching staff stepped up. They
were awesome,” he said.
Nate McLouth opened the 11th with a walk
and moved up on a sacrifice by Alex Gonzalez.
Rick Ankiel walked and both runners moved
up on a wild pitch. Pinch-hitter Freddie
Freeman struck out before Infante hit a 3-2
pitch from Jose Veras (3-3) down the left-field
line.
“It’s 3-and-2. I’m just trying to make contact.
I know he throws a good slider and a good fast-
ball. “So I look for both. He threw the slider,”
Infante said.
“He’s done that all year. It was a great at-
bat,” McCann said.
“It doesn’t shock me. He’s led the league in
hitting nearly all year,” Atlanta manager Bobby
Cox said of Infante, who is hitting .327 but
into the bag. Everth Cabrera pinch-ran for
Torrealba and stole second before Marmol hit
Chase Headley on the right foot. Tony Gwynn
Jr. walked to load the bases before Hundley
flied out.
Stauffer (5-5) held Chicago to three hits
through six innings before Chicago broke
through. Alfonso Soriano doubled to left and
scored on Blake DeWitt’s single to center.
DeWitt and Marlon Byrd each had three hits.
The Padres threatened in the seventh,
Zambrano’s final inning. Matt Stairs drew a
leadoff walk and Headley walked with one
out. But Zambrano got Gwynn to fly out to
center and pinch-hitter Oscar Salazar to foul
out.
Stauffer tied his career-high by going seven
innings, allowing one run and five hits. He
struck out five and walked two.
Padres shortstop Miguel Tejada and second
baseman David Eckstein made several nice
plays, as did Cubs first baseman Xavier Nady.
The Padres had runners on first and second
and two outs in the first when Nady fielded
needs 19 plate appearances to reach the
required 502 at-bats to qualify for a batting
title.
“He was the right guy,” Cox said.
“We didn’t want to walk him,” Florida man-
ager Edwin Rodriguez said. “that was a great
at-bat for him.”
Mike Dunn (2-0) picked up the win getting
the final out in the 11th after Peter Moylan got
the first two.
The Braves had a chance to win it in the
ninth, but Jason Heyward bounced out weakly
to pitcher Brian Sanches with the bases loaded
and two outs.
The Marlins tied it at 1 on a double in the
seventh by Brad Davis that scored Mike
Stanton, who had singled and stolen second off
Braves starter Tommy Hanson.
Hanson allowed five hits, no walks, and
struck out three in 7 2-3 innings. He had
pitched 15 scoreless innings before Florida’s
run.
Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010 15
Stairs’ hard grounder and stepped on the bag
to end the threat. Nady made another big play
in the second. After Torrealba drew a leadoff
walk, Nady leaped to catch Headley’s line
drive and doubled off Torrealba.
With runners on first and second in the top
of the fifth, Eckstein made a diving stop of
Kosuke Fukudome’s grounder and flipped it
to Tejada to force Zambrano at second for the
third out.
In the sixth, Starlin Castro’s grounder
glanced off Stauffer and Tejada barehanded it
and threw him out.
NOTES: Padres ace Mat Latos will try to
bounce back from a three-game losing streak
Tuesday night when he’s scheduled to start
opposite Ryan Dempster. Latos is 0-3 with 16
runs allowed in 10 1-3 innings in his last three
starts after going 9-1 with 17 runs allowed, 16
earned, in 96 1-3 innings over his previous 15
starts from June 10-Sept. 7. ... Padres LF Will
Venable was a late scratch with a bad back.
Stairs started in his place. ... Stauffer is 2-2
with a 1.91 ERA in his last six starts.
The Braves led 1-0 on a solo home run by
McCann in the fourth inning off Alex Sanabia.
It was his 21st.
Sanabia pitched seven innings and gave up
five hits, didn’t walk a batter and struck out five
in the game delayed 1 hour, 6 minutes by rain.
NOTES: Atlanta RHP Jair Jurrjens, out
since his last start on Sept. 14 with a right knee
injury, took some anti-inflammatory medica-
tion before the game. If that doesn’t work, he’ll
have another MRI exam. He is likely to miss
the rest of the regular season. ... Braves 3B
Martin Prado sustained a left hip pointer while
swinging at a pitch in the fifth inning and left
the game. He was listed day to day, but Cox
said Prado would definitely be out a while. ...
The Braves will start Tim Hudson on Tuesday
night and Derek Lowe on Wednesday, both on
three days’ rest. ... Florida SS Hanley Ramirez
did not start for the sixth straight game because
of a sore left elbow. He said Monday night his
right elbow hurts, too. He pinch-ran in the
eighth.
18 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010
Pakistan say NATO
airstrikes breach its air space
KABUL, Afghanistan — Pakistan vehe-
mently protested NATO helicopter strikes that
killed more than 70 militants, saying Monday
that U.N. rules do not allow the choppers to
cross into its air space even in hot pursuit of
insurgents.
NATO said it launched the strikes in self-
defense after militants attacked a small securi-
ty post in Afghanistan near the border.
Although unmanned CIA drones frequently
attack insurgents hiding on the Pakistani side
where coalition forces are banned from fight-
ing, strikes by manned NATO helicopters are
uncommon there.
Pakistan’s protest, which plays to anti-
American sentiment in that country, contrasts
with its muted criticism of a sharp rise in sus-
pected drone attacks in North Waziristan — a
rugged, mountainous tribal area of Pakistan
largely controlled by militants who stage
attacks on coalition troops across the border.
The dispute over the strikes only fuels
unease between the two countries. The
Pakistani military has fought Pakistani Taliban
fighters, but it has resisted pressure to move
against the al-Qaida-linked Haqqani network.
SPEIER
Continued from page 1
Connie Jackson are in Washington, D.C. and
are scheduled to speak before the Senate
Commerce Committee today on pipeline safe-
ty.
Both California senators, Dianne Feinstein
and Barbara Boxer, will testify at the same
hearing.
Last week, Feinstein and Boxer also intro-
duced legislation to double the number of fed-
eral pipeline inspectors, increase the penalties
for pipeline safety violations and require auto-
matic electronic shut-off valves wherever pos-
sible to shut off the gas in case of a fire or
other emergency.
In her bill, Speier is calling for PG&E to
also move the natural gas transmission line
out of the Glenview neighborhood.
“This was a deadly and painful wake-up
call. Action should be swift and deliberate,”
said Speier, who also was scheduled to visit a
burn victim from the explosion at St. Francis
Hospital in San Francisco yesterday after-
noon.
Medina praised Speier’s effort to make gas
pipelines safer not just for San Bruno but for
the entire nation.
“This was a tragedy and disaster for our
town but we don’t want this to ever happen to
another town,” Medina said.
Speier has support for her bill from the
California delegation and expects for support
TRIAL
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ment on his client’s case and attorney Michael
Devoy, who is specifically handling the com-
petency matter, could not be reached for com-
ment on the change of heart. However, one of
the three court-appointed doctors who origi-
nally found Youshock incompetent has since
re-examined him at the defense request and
changed his opinion, said Assistant District
Attorney Karen Guidotti, the prosecutor for
the case.
Competency is a person’s ability to aid in
their own defense while sanity is the state of
mind at a specific time, such as during the
commission of a crime.
Hall re-instated the criminal proceedings
suspended last December when McDougall
questioned his client’s mental state. Youshock
pleaded not guilty and trial was set for Jan. 31.
Youshock is charged with two counts of
attempted murder, one count of exploding a
destructive device with intent to commit mur-
der, one count of possession of a destructive
device in a public place, one count of the use
of explosives in an act of terrorism and two
counts of possession of a deadly weapon.
Although Youshock was 17 at the time of
his arrest, prosecutors charged him as an adult
and he faces life in prison if convicted. Rather
than wait for a preliminary hearing on the evi-
dence, prosecutors received a grand jury
indictment earlier this year. McDougall is cur-
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Iraq: U.S. should help
break government deadlock
UNITED NATIONS — Iraq’s foreign minis-
ter urged the United States on Monday to take a
more active role in breaking the deadlock over
formation of a new government, saying the near-
ly seven-month election stalemate has not only
left the country in limbo but hurt its economy.
Hoshyar Zebari said in an interview with the
Associated Press that since the pullout of U.S.
combat forces at the end of August, Iraqi secu-
rity forces have proved that they are taking
responsibility and there hasn’t been a security
vacuum — but he said the failure to form a gov-
ernment is creating serious problems.
“Lack of efforts of government formation has
been very negative on all aspects of life,” he said.
“Everybody is holding back to see whether there
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A Sunni-backed coalition led by ex-Prime
Minister Ayad Allawi narrowly defeated Prime
Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s Shiite-dominated
bloc in March elections, but political bosses
have been deadlocked over forming a new
government.
to grow in Congress in the coming weeks.
longer school years
“How can you argue against safety? I don’t
know if utilities will oppose it,” Speier said.
Speier’s legislation, however, could impact
By Erica Werner
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
future of the American people, is going to
depend on whether or not we can do some-
thing about these schools,” the president said
ratepayers. WASHINGTON — Barely into the new in an interview on NBC’s “Today” show.
“If we have to pay for it in our rates, then so school year, President Barack Obama issued a U.S. schools through high school offer an
be it,” she said. tough-love message to students and teachers average of 180 instruction days per year,
Speier is looking to put pressure on the according to the Education Commission of the
on Monday: Their year in the classroom
California Public Utilities Commission to bet- States, compared to an average of 197 days for
should be longer, and poorly performing
ter regulate utility companies.
teachers should get out. lower grades and 196 days for upper grades in
“I’m pleased the governor wants to look at
American students are falling behind some countries with the best student achievement
the role of CPUC,” Speier said. “Is it ade-
quately funded and staffed? What do they of their foreign counterparts, especially in levels, including Japan, South Korea,
spend their time doing?” math and science, and that’s got to change, Germany and New Zealand.
CPUC’s function is critical, Speier said. Obama said. Seeking to revive a sense of “That month makes a difference,” the presi-
“From my understanding, CPUC does paper urgency that education reform may have lost dent said. “It means that kids are losing a lot
audits. We need to reevaluate the way inspec- amid the recession’s focus on the economy, of what they learn during the school year dur-
tions are conducted,” Speier said. Obama declared that the future of the country ing the summer. It’s especially severe for
Speier’s Pipeline Safety and Community is at stake. poorer kids who may not see as many books in
Empowerment Act will require the U.S. “Whether jobs are created here, high-end the house during the summers, aren’t getting
Secretary of Transportation to establish stan- jobs that support families and support the as many educational opportunities.”
dards for natural gas leak detection equipment
and methods and adds seismicity, age of the
pipe and ability to use modern inspection
methods to the determination of a high conse-
quence area, among other requirements.
State Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-San
Mateo, is working on details of state legisla-
tion and determining what is appropriate con-
sidering the federal legislation currently being
proposed, according to Hill’s office.
The earliest Hill can introduce state legisla-
tion for 2011 is Dec. 6.
Bill Silverfarb can be reached by e-mail: silver-
farb@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-
5200 ext. 106.
rently asking that the transcript of those pro-
ceedings be sealed to prevent pre-trial public-
ity of its contents. The hearing is scheduled
for Thursday.
According to prosecutors, Youshock’s crime
was plotting and unsuccessfully trying to kill
and wound of as many Hillsdale staff and stu-
dents as possible late last summer. At approx-
imately 8 a.m. Aug. 24, 2009, prosecutors say
Youshock arrived, intent on revenge against as
many people as possible but particularly a
chemistry teacher. He wore a vest strapped
with pipe bombs and carried a sword and
chain saw he nicknamed Collie — short for
Columbine. Aside from the weapons,
Youshock reportedly had a welder’s mask to
protect his face during the attack and a plan to
commit suicide or take a hostage if police
wouldn’t shoot him dead. After setting off two
pipe bombs that injured no one, Youshock
reportedly attempted to start the chain saw but
had problems. After attracting attention by the
actions, Youshock was tackled by staff mem-
bers.
Prior to that Monday morning, Youshock
reportedly compiled a list of teachers assigned
with the words “guilty” or “not guilty,”
ordered the explosive material online while
telling his mother he was constructing model
rockets and videotaped himself preparing the
weapons and wielding the chain saw.
Youshock remains in custody on no-bail sta-
tus.
Michelle Durand can be reached by e-mail:
michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650)
344-5200 ext. 102.
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Get a doctor who treats you as an athlete
By Eric Heiden
TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
Despite the health profession
clamoring for everyone to exercise,
primary-care physicians are often
responsible for quashing the fitness
efforts they purport to embrace.
Many people report having gone
to their personal physicians to seek
treatment for pain that occurs while
doing some sort of exercise and
receiving the answer, “Well, stop
doing it.” Misdiagnoses of exercise-
related conditions are also common
and can have serious consequences.
In addition, you need to be able to
rely upon your primary-care physi-
cian for guidance in assessing your
personal risk factors in relation to
your activity level, treating overuse
injuries, choosing among surgical
or therapeutic options should you
become injured, and more. For
these reasons, it’s important to
recruit the right personal physician,
someone who will partner with you
in your quest for fitness. Here are
some qualities to keep in mind.
• You need a doctor who has the
time. The Department of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation at the
Harvard Medical School and
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
in Boston did a study to discover
what primary-care physicians
found to be the biggest obstacles to
counseling their patients regarding
exercise. Sixty-one percent said
Most physicians in the U.S.are under tremendous pressure to see many patients a day,so they want to get you
out the door as quickly as possible.But rest assured that there are health-care providers out there who do make
enough time for their patients to address their exercise concerns.
they lacked the time. Most physi-
cians in the U.S. are under tremen-
dous pressure to see many patients
a day, so they want to get you out
the door as quickly as possible. But
rest assured that there are health-
care providers out there who do
make enough time for their patients
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to address their exercise concerns.
• A doctor who exercises herself
is more likely to be helpful. The
Harvard study also found that 16
percent of doctors said their own
inadequate fitness knowledge
and/or experience proved to be a
major barrier in counseling
patients on exercise. Look for a
doctor who’s willing to work with
your specific concerns and who
will respect your desire to pursue
your chosen activity. A doctor
who’s more active will give you
advice to stay healthy, but in a
way that doesn’t preempt your
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desire to also stay active.
• A doctor’s nonverbal communi-
cation can negatively impact your
ability to follow his instructions. A
shoulder shrug. Lack of eye con-
tact. A glance at the clock. What
physicians don’t say can impact
your outcome as much as what they
do say, according to a study of non-
verbal behavior. Published in the
Journal of General Internal
Medicine, this study found that the
nonverbal behavior of physicians
negatively influenced patients’
compliance with the doctors’
instructions.
• Getting a doctor who will listen
is half the challenge. Research out
of the United Kingdom showed that
the average consultation for a doc-
tor treating a sports injury lasted
nine minutes, and that the doctor
interrupted the patient within the
first 18 seconds of asking the
patient to describe his symptoms. If
you want to find a good doctor, be a
good patient, one who is informed
about how his body works, and asks
questions. Once you reach out to a
medical professional, make sure
you are able to articulate your prob-
lem succinctly. Pinpoint the date
and the activity you were doing
when the problem started, and be
able to rate its severity.
Your ability to beat the 18-second
listening rule may come down to
how much practice you’ve had in
monitoring your own body.
20 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010
Living with fibromyalgia:Take steps to limit your pain
By Claude Gallant
TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICE
Do you ever wake up in the morning feel-
ing like you’ve been hit by a truck? Not only
does your body hurt all over, but you’re also
exhausted.
Or perhaps you’re familiar with the fol-
lowing symptoms: chronic pain all over your
body (with pain and stiffness often worse in
the morning), sleep disorders, headaches,
numbness in the limbs, irritable bowel syn-
drome, impaired memory (sometimes
referred to as “fibrofog”), anxiety. If you suf-
fer from chronic fatigue and depression, you
may also be experiencing the symptoms of
fibromyalgia.
There are many misconceptions about this
condition. Unfortunately, some people still
believe fibromyalgia is not a real disorder.
Yet, it’s estimated that this chronic pain dis-
order affects 10 million Americans. The
majority are women between the ages of 20
and 50, but fibromyalgia also affects men,
teens and children.
In people who have fibromyalgia, the brain
and spinal cord process pain signals differ-
ently; they react more strongly to touch and
pressure, with a heightened sensitivity to
pain.
A confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia is
complicated because the disorder is not easi-
ly diagnosed, as there’s no laboratory test
available. Your doctor must do a manual ten-
der point exam and look for the presence of
tenderness or pain in certain areas of your
body. This exam is based on the classifica-
tion criteria determined by the American
College of Rheumatology.
To be diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you
must meet the following criteria: widespread
pain in all four quadrants of your body for a
period of at least three months; and tender-
ness or pain in 11 of the 18 specified tender
points when light pressure is applied.
The cause of fibromyalgia is still
unknown, but it’s believed that it may
involve various components such as:
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Genetics. Scientists are still trying to iso-
late genetic markers for this disorder since it
tends to run in families.
Physical and Emotional Stressors. Trauma
(i.e. a car accident) or stress has been linked
to fibromyalgia.
Other illnesses. Some ailments, such as
rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, and infections
(either bacterial or viral) appear to trigger or
aggravate the condition.
Chemical imbalances. An abnormal
increase of certain chemicals in the brain that
signal pain (known as neurotransmitters) is
being investigated. This is because people
suffering from fibromyalgia have an ampli-
fied response — in the form of extreme pain
— to stimuli that would not normally be Alternative treatments such as massage therapy, acupuncture and biofeedback are often
painful for healthy individuals. used to ease fibromyalgia.
While FDA-approved medications such as
pregabalin (Lyrica), duloxetine (Cymbalta) run down along with tips on dealing with Good nutrition is a must for people with
and milnacipran (Savella) can be helpful, each: fibromyalgia, but you must identify which
medication alone is often not sufficient for Stress: It plays a big role in fibromyalgia foods trigger flare-ups and avoid them.
most patients. flare-ups. Reduce stress levels by practicing Although several small studies have
Generally, fibromyalgia sufferers also rely relaxation techniques such as meditation or demonstrated that supplements containing
on alternative treatments to minimize symp- yoga. omega-3, magnesium, ribose and the amino
toms and improve their general health. Some Exercise: In certain instances, exertion can acid derivative SAMe have been used to treat
alternative pain management treatments exacerbate some symptoms. fibromyalgia, research evidence is insuffi-
include: acupuncture, chiropractic care, mas- Weather: Variations in weather can cause cient to draw conclusions on their effective-
sage therapy, relaxation and biofeedback painful symptoms and trigger headaches, ness and more research is needed. While
techniques and gentle exercise programs muscle aches and depression. there are a lot of products offered to treat this
such as Tai chi. Smoking: This aggravates some symp- disorder, research your options carefully, as
To help manage symptoms, sufferers must toms, since nicotine impairs muscle func- some people may prey on your pain for their
commit to modifying their lifestyles. This tion. own profit.
includes recognizing which factors aggravate Poor posture: This often occurs because While a lot of research has focused on
or trigger symptoms and avoiding them patients walk differently and hold their bod- fibromyalgia, it remains a challenging condi-
when possible. Recommendations from ies differently to reduce muscle and joint tion. Developing an individualized plan with
www.NaturallySavvy.com: pain. Unfortunately, posture changes may your health care provider can help alleviate
There are several common triggers for cause more harm than good. some of your symptoms and significantly
people suffering from fibromyalgia. Here’s a Diet: Certain foods can trigger flare-ups. improve your quality of life.
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Supplements for high school athletes
By Douglas ‘Duffy’ MacKay
TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICE
As parents, coaches and mentors, we
have a responsibility to help young adults
make the right nutritional and wellness
choices that will best support both their
academic and athletic endeavors.
SMART SUPPLEMENTS
Even in households committed to good
nutrition and healthy habits, it can be chal-
lenging to provide a high school athlete
with all that he or she needs to be suc-
cessful on and off the field. Incorporating
a healthy diet, getting proper sleep and, of
course, hard work and perseverance are
key factors that go into having a healthy
life ... but also are keys to making suc-
cessful athletes.
In addition, athletes can also look to
improve their overall health (and conse-
quently, their athletic performance) by
incorporating dietary supplements into
their wellness routine. Products like
omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and multi-
vitamins can help ensure that athletes get
all the nutrients they need. Other supple-
ment products, like protein powders, can
be beneficial for some athletes, as well.
MULTIVITAMINS
A multivitamin offers nutritional insur-
ance to ensure that daily requirements for
vitamins and minerals are met. Numerous
national surveys have shown that young
people fall short in important nutrients
such as calcium, magnesium and vitamin
D. These nutrients are not only important
for the physical demands of being an ath-
lete, but are also important for mental per-
formance, energy and immune function.
OMEGA-3
The omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA
and DHA are two nutrients required by
the body for proper growth and mainte-
nance of the nervous system and brain.
They also combat excess inflammation
and are key components of the network of
nutrients required for tissue repair. Dietary
sources of these valuable nutrients are
cold water fatty fish, such as anchovies,
sardines and salmon.
As a parent, you can either make sure
your teenager consumes a serving of fatty
fish twice weekly or give them a daily fish
oil supplement. The importance of
omega-3 fats goes beyond the formative
years; studies show an inadequate intake
of omega-3s have long-term health effects
on cardiovascular and cognitive function.
PROBIOTICS
Parents should be aware of the impor-
tance of the good bacteria that live in our
guts, called probiotics. We have more bac-
teria in our gut than we have cells in our
body, and these bacteria have important
health-promoting functions. They manu-
facture vitamins, break down food and
protect us from infection. The physiologi-
cal stress of training and emotional stress
of the formative years can upset the bal-
ance of good bacteria in the gut.
Eating fermented foods rich in probi-
otics or taking a probiotic supplement are
two ways that can ensure a young athlete’s
gut has all of the beneficial bacteria it
needs. Gut health may not seem directly
relevant to a young athlete’s performance,
but once you’ve seen a skilled athlete suf-
fer from chronic gut problems, the rele-
vance becomes clear.
LEAN PROTEIN
For sports like football and lacrosse,
young athletes often strive to add power
and strength to their game. They may seek
muscle building dietary supplements —
and there’s a plethora of solid scientific
evidence showing that in combination
with strength training, consuming extra
lean protein can support muscle growth
and recovery.
Protein powders offer a safe and effec-
tive way to increase protein consumption
without consuming extra dietary fat often
associated with protein-rich foods.
Making a protein powder smoothie with
bananas and berries can be an excellent
way to sneak in a few extra servings of
fruit per day. Protein powders can be
derived from whey, soy, rice, pea or other,
which can accommodate most food aller-
gies and sensitivities. This is, however, a
category where parents may need to help
kids sift through some of the hype and
over-the-top claims.
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When it comes to purchasing any sup-
plement product — sports nutrition or oth-
erwise — a simple rule of thumb applies;
if its sounds too good to be true, it proba-
bly is. For example, if a product promises
to give you steroid-like results without the
steroids, you’re either wasting your
money or asking for trouble.
PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION
Lastly, every young adult should have a
yearly physical performed by a physician,
and should discuss any supplements he or
she is taking or considering — whether
for sports training or general health. A
proper consultation with a medical profes-
sional will also ensure that your child is For sports like football and lacrosse,young athletes often strive
not taking any product that may interfere to add power and strength to their game.
with other medications and is appropriate
for individual age, weight, and activity
levels.
Parents, too, should make an effort to
understand these products, why they’re
beneficial and how they should be used.
Include young athletes in a dialogue with
a nutritionist, registered dietitian, or other
knowledgeable healthcare practitioner to
consider individual health status, diet, and
athletic activities and goals. The integra-
tion of this information can help guide
your child to nutritional supplements that
can support their growth, performance
and recovery.
Having an open dialogue about diet and
nutritional supplements will also help to
ensure that your budding superstar is not
taking products that may not be necessary,
and to make sure your child doesn’t
become vulnerable to products being sold
by unscrupulous manufacturers willing to
make false and misleading marketing
claims.
Whatever sports supplements your high
school athlete decides to utilize in a quest
to be the next Tom Brady or Mia Hamm,
it’s important to remind them that supple-
ments are not magic bullets. Supplements
alone will not allow them to reach their
athletic goals, but can only serve as part of
an overall healthy lifestyle that can opti-
mize potential. They must work hard, put
in the time and effort and have a positive
attitude if they want to be their absolute
best.
Above all else, they should have fun!
22 Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010
How to widen the hunt for targeted cancer therapy
Cancer drug cost: How
much is a life worth?
By Marilynn Marcione
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOSTON — Cancer patients,
brace yourselves. Many new drug
treatments cost nearly $100,000 a
year, sparking fresh debate about
how much a few months more of life
is worth.
The latest is Provenge, a first-of-a-
kind therapy approved in April. It
costs $93,000 and adds four months’
survival, on average, for men with
incurable prostate tumors. Bob
Svensson is honest about why he got
it: insurance paid.
“I would not spend that money,”
because the benefit doesn’t seem
worth it, says Svensson, 80, a former
corporate finance officer from
Bedford, Mass.
His supplemental Medicare plan is
paying while the government
decides whether basic Medicare will
cover Provenge and for whom. The
tab for taxpayers could be huge —
prostate is the most common cancer
in American men. Most of those
who have it will be eligible for
Medicare, and Provenge will be an
option for many late-stage cases. A
meeting to consider Medicare cover-
age is set for Nov. 17.
“I don’t know how they’re going
to deal with that kind of issue,” said
Svensson, who was treated at the
Lahey Clinic Medical Center in sub-
urban Boston. “I feel very lucky.”
For the last decade, new cancer-
fighting drugs have been topping
$5,000 a month. Only a few of these
keep cancer in remission so long that
they are, in effect, cures. For most
people, the drugs may buy a few
months or years. Insurers usually
pay if Medicare pays. But some peo-
ple have lifetime caps and more peo-
ple are uninsured because of job lay-
offs in the recession. The nation’s
new health care law eliminates these
lifetime limits for plans that were
issued or renewed on Sept. 23 or
later.
Celgene Corp.’s Revlimid pill for
multiple myeloma, a type of blood
cancer, can run as much as $10,000
a month; so can Genentech’s Avastin
for certain cancers. Now Dendreon
Corp.’s Provenge rockets price into a
new orbit.
Unlike drugs that people can try
for a month or two and keep using
only if they keep responding,
Provenge is an all-or-nothing
$93,000 gamble. It’s a one-time
treatment to train the immune sys-
tem to fight prostate tumors, the first
so-called “cancer vaccine.”
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By Lauran Neergaard
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — Cancer is a
tale of two sets of genetic code,
your own and your tumor’s — and
tracing the unique areas of damage
makes for a way to target treatment.
Fifty years after the discovery of
the first direct genetic link to cancer,
scientists are assessing the state of
so-called targeted therapy — with
nearly 30 treatments on the market
and a dozen or so more under study.
“We’re still not using the ‘C’
word, ‘cure,’” cautioned personal-
ized medicine director Jeff Boyd of
Fox Chase Cancer Center, who
helped organized a meeting in
Philadelphia on Tuesday to mark
the anniversary and examine the
future of targeted therapy.
But, he added, “there is real
potential to transform many cancers
into chronic diseases.”
One next challenge is how to
expand the number of targets to
attack, in part by answering what
the new chief of the National
Cancer Institute calls the “big ques-
tions” about what makes this dis-
ease so intractable.
Questions like: What makes a
tumor metastasize, or spread
through the body? Metastasis is
what kills, yet scientists don’t know
why some tumors spread and others
don’t, and what programs those
tumor cells to invade, say, the liver
instead of the bone or the lung —
“We’re still not using the ‘C’
word,‘cure,’...there is real potential to
transform many cancers into chronic diseases.”
— Jeff Boyd of Fox Chase Cancer Center
factors that undoubtedly could be
new treatment targets.
Starting in October, Dr. Harold
Varmus, the NCI’s director, will
begin quizzing top researchers from
around the country about which of
oncology’s underlying mysteries
should be part of his “Big Questions
Initiative,” a new focus of govern-
ment cancer research.
Answering those questions
“would get you over a roadblock
that keeps us from making better
progress,” Varmus told a meeting of
his scientific advisers earlier this
month.
For Dr. Otis Brawley of the
American Cancer Society, such a
project might finally offer clues to a
huge problem facing patients today:
How to tell who needs the most
aggressive treatment, and who
would be OK skipping the big guns.
A domino effect of genetic alter-
ations is required to cause any of
the 200 diseases collectively called
cancer. Some occur in the person,
making them more prone to illness.
But tumors also have their own
genetic signature — four to seven
genetic changes that are critical to
turning, say, a normal breast or
colon or liver cell into a cancerous
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one, and a pattern of activity that
signals how aggressive that malig-
nancy will be. Those unique pat-
terns also offer targets for treat-
ment, drugs that zero in on the par-
ticular genetic pathways fueling the
person’s cancer - and even vaccine-
like therapies, a fledgling field that
aims to train patients’ immune sys-
tems to recognize and fight their
tumors.
It all started with the 1960 publi-
cation of what was dubbed the
Philadelphia chromosome, a funny-
looking chromosome that two sci-
entists — one from the University
of Pennsylvania, one from Fox
Chase — spotted only in patients
with a specific kind of leukemia.
Fast-forward to the 2001 approval
of the groundbreaking drug
Gleevec, which has turned chronic
myeloid leukemia from a fast killer
into a disease that many patients
today manage with a daily pill. It
works by targeting the cancer-caus-
ing protein produced by the
Philadelphia chromosome.
Gleevec wasn’t the first genetic
targeted therapy for cancer — the
decades of research sparked by that
discovery actually paid off for some
other cancers first.
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‘Titanic’co-star Gloria Stuart dies at 100
By David Germain
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES — Gloria Stuart, the
1930s Hollywood beauty who gave up
acting for 30 years and later became the
oldest Academy Award acting nominee
as the spunky survivor in “Titanic,” has
died. She was 100.
Stuart died of respiratory failure
Sunday night at her Los Angeles home,
her daughter, Sylvia Thompson, said
Monday. The actress had been diag-
nosed with lung cancer five years ago
and had beaten breast cancer about 20
ELECTION
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voted into power.
The third open seat on the board
belongs to Don Horsley, the current dis-
trict president who is seeking a county
supervisor seat.
The other candidates in the race are
Alpio Barbara, Dr. Jerry Shefren and
Ruth West-Gorrin.
Barbara is co-owner of Redwood
General Tire in Redwood City and has
been an active volunteer with the Police
Activities League for years.
Shefren served on the board previous-
ly and has also spent the past year on the
district’s grants committee, which
decides which local nonprofits receive
millions in annual grant money.
West-Gorrin is the clinical services
director at Mental Health Association of
San Mateo County, a nonprofit that pro-
vides housing and support services for
people with mental illness or those with
HIV/AIDS. The association received a
$20,000 grant from Sequoia this year to
support nursing services at the Belmont
Apartments, a 24-unit apartment build-
ing for people with mental illness.
West-Gorrin also sat on the district’s
grants committee this past year.
Barbara, Shefren and West-Gorrin all
said they are running in part so that
Hickey’s slate does not take control of
the board.
“The work done by the district is
incredibly helpful to the community.
Taking millions out of the system will
hurt,” Shefren said.
Faro, an incumbent and former chief
executive officer at Sequoia Hospital,
said the district’s money goes a long way
toward keeping people healthy.
“It is a no-brainer it stays in business,”
Faro said. “Jack and his cronies have an
agenda that will be disastrous for the
health care needs of the community.”
Sequoia Hospital was sold to Catholic
Healthcare West in 1996, thus ending the
need for the district, Hickey and his slate
contend.
The Sequoia Hospital District was
formed in 1946 and then morphed into a
health care district after the hospital was
sold, Hickey said.
Hickey believes taxpayer money
should not benefit charities and that indi-
viduals should donate to the district’s
beneficiaries out of their own pockets.
If his slate wins, Hickey said it would
take about four years to dismantle the
district completely. Initially, Hickey’s
slate would immediately stop accepting
taxpayer money meant for the district.
“The district has lost its reason for
existence,” Graham said. “We want to
close down the operation in a reasonably
good way that doesn’t hurt anyone.”
The district was formed in 1946 to
BOOKS
Continued from page 3
Students brought books to their home-
room, which were then counted, said
seventh grader Ivy Nguyen.
Anyone can hold such a drive. A visit
to the Children’s Book Project website,
www.childrensbookproject.org, has sim-
years ago,
Thompson said.
“She did not
believe in illness.
She paid no atten-
tion to it, and it
served her well,”
Thompson said.
“She had a great life.
I’m not sad. I’m
Gloria Stuart happy for her.”
In her youth, Stuart was a blond
beauty who starred in B pictures as well
as some higher-profile ones such as
“The Invisible Man,” Busby Berkeley’s
help keep Sequoia
Hospital running.
Graham also thinks
the district spends
too much on admin-
istrative costs.
“A d m i n i s t r a t ive
costs are extremely
high. Not enough is
going toward grants,”
Alpio Barbara said Graham, who is
also critical of the
district’s funding of a
nursing program at
San Francisco State
University for $1
million a year, or
roughly 8 percent of
the district’s overall
budget.
“Why does the dis-
Frederick trict involve itself in
Graham nursing programs?
They get a lot of
photo opps out of it,”
Graham said.
Hickey is often the
lone no vote on the
district board and, as
a Libertarian, natu-
rally opposes tax tak-
ing.
Hickey does not
Jerry Shefren have a problem with
the work local chari-
ties do to provide
health care services,
he just thinks taxpay-
ers should not fund
them.
“It is not a question
of if these are good
charities. Samaritan
House does great
work but people
Ruth
West-Gorrin should give out of
their own pockets,”
Hickey said.
Hickey also is opposed to the district’s
new School Health Program, a $1.5 mil-
lion commitment that started this year.
“The district has no business subsidiz-
ing school districts. It is a backdoor sub-
sidy to pay for physical education and
nurses at schools,” Hickey said.
The four candidates who want to keep
the district going, however, contend the
money goes toward preventative health
and wellness programs that help keep
children and adults out of the county
hospital.
They also contend that taxpayers will
still be on the hook for the assessment
even if the district were too dissolve.
“The money would just be disbursed
to other entities in the county,” Faro said.
The county spends millions annually
on caring for the indigent, money that is
not easy to recoup.
None of the candidates considered it
to be a good idea to discuss the possibil-
ity of merging or consolidating services
ple directions for holding a drive for any
occasion, even during a birthday party.
The group collects children’s books, for
infants to teenagers.
Next up for the Ralston community
will be a fundraiser to support Heavenly
Hats, a nonprofit that donates new hats
to cancer patients who lose their hair due
to their treatment. Last October, the stu-
dents held a fundraiser allowing kids
who paid a dollar to wear their hat in
class, something otherwise not allowed.
DATEBOOK
“Gold Diggers of 1935” and two
Shirley Temple movies, “Poor Little
Rich Girl” and “Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm.” But by the mid-
1940s she had retired.
She resumed acting in the 1970s,
doing occasional television and film
work, including Peter O’Toole’s 1982
comedy “My Favorite Year.” But
Stuart’s later career would have
remained largely a footnote if James
Cameron had not chosen her for his
1997 epic about the doomed luxury
liner that struck an iceberg and sank on
its maiden voyage in 1912.
with either
Camino Hospital
District to the south
or Peninsula
Healthcare District to
the north except for
Barbara.
“Sharing services
is worth looking into
if it would save on
Art Faro
overhead cost,”
Barbara said. He also
said it would be pru-
dent for local non-
profits to combine
forces to better uti-
lize district grants.
While Hickey and
Graham are both
Libertarians, slate-
mate Stogner is a
Jack Hickey Democrat.
Stogner read two
San Mateo County
civil grand jury
reports from 2001
and 2002 that recom-
mend the district stop
collecting taxpayer
money.
“After reading the
reports, I decided to
Michael run,” Stogner said.
Stogner “Taxpayers are the
victims here. Since
1996, this organization should not
receive taxpayer money. Stogner
believes the district has become a politi-
cal tool used by board members to gain
influence.
The civil grand jury reported in 2002
that the district’s continued receipt of
property taxes is inappropriate consider-
ing the district no longer owns Sequoia
Hospital.
District taxpayers should be made
aware that the 1946 measure authorizing
the tax assessment was for the construc-
tion, maintenance and operation of a
hospital but that the district no longer
owns, maintains or operates a hospital,
according to the 2002 civil grand jury
report.
The district now routinely grants mil-
lions of dollars a year to the county and
to local nonprofit agencies that provide
health care. It received $7.2 million in
tax revenue for the 2010-11 fiscal budg-
et and doled out more than $8.3 million
in grants last year, including $2 million
to the San Mateo Medical Center. The
district’s total revenue this year is $13.2
million, with $2.3 million of that coming
from Sequoia Hospital.
The district boundaries run north into
Foster City and San Mateo and down to
Menlo Park and Portola Valley to the
south.
Bill Silverfarb can be reached by e-mail: sil-
verfarb@smdailyjournal.com or by phone:
(650) 344-5200 ext. 106.
For more information about the
Children’s Book Project visit www.chil-
drensbookproject.org. To support the
Ralston Heavenly Hats fundraiser con-
tact Denise Noleroth at
dnoleroth@brssd.org or visit www.heav-
enlyhats.com/.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by e-mail:
heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone:
(650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
Tuesday • Sept. 28, 2010
TUESDAY, SEPT. 28
Calendar
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more information call 326-2025.
Cities For All Ages: ‘Land Use
Planning and Our Aging
Population.’ 10 a.m. Twin Pines
Senior and Community Center, 20
Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Come
and learn what can we do to adapt
our cities to assure that our growing
El Senior population, and others in the
community, can live active, interest-
ing and productive lives, without
having to drive or own a car. Free.
For more information call 595-7444.
Animals in Action. 10:30 a.m.
Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote
Point Drive, San Mateo. Join us to
catch our Wildlife Keepers doing
animal enrichment activities, taking
animals for walks and even leading
training sessions. Free with admis-
sion. For more information call 342-
7755.
Tuesday Tales: Story time at
Coyote Point Museum. 11 a.m.
Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote
Point Drive, San Mateo. Enjoy an
enriching story, animal presentation
and exploration activity. For more
information call 342-7755.
AARP Driver Safety Class. 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Peninsula Jewish
Community Center, 800 Foster City
Blvd., Foster City. Upon comple-
tion, participants will receive a
DMV certificate for a three-year dis-
count on their auto insurance. $12
for AARP members, $14 for non
members. For more information call
212-7522.
Redwood City Neuropathy
Support Group. 1 p.m. Sequoia
Hospital Health and Wellness
Center, 749 Brewster Ave.,
Redwood City. The Northern
California Chapter of The
Neuropathy Association is starting a
new support group for neuropathy
patients and guests. Free. For more
information call (510) 490-4456.
Tuesday Tea. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Little
House Auditorium, 800 Middle
Ave., Menlo Park. Guest Performers
at will demonstrate various musical
styles from contemporary to Jazz. $1
members, $2 non-members. For
more information call 326-2025.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29
Computer Coach. 10:30 a.m.
Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de
las Pulgas, Belmont. Drop into this
relaxed and welcoming tutoring ses-
sion with all your technical ques-
tions for one one one help. For more
information call 591-8286.
The Community Forums. 11 a.m.
Little House, 800 Middle Ave.,
Menlo Park. This weeks topic is
‘Housing Options for Older Adults
— What to Consider.’ Free. For
more information call 326-2025.
Play Games at Twin Pines. 12:30
p.m to 3:30 p.m. Twin Pines Senior
and Community Center, 20 Twin
Pines Lane, Belmont. The Twin
Pines Senior and Community Center
offers a wide array of games to play
including Pinochle and Hearts. For
more information call 595-7444.
AARP Driver Safety Class. 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Peninsula Jewish
Community Center, 800 Foster City
Blvd., Foster City. Upon comple-
tion, participants will receive a
DMV certificate for a three-year dis-
count on their auto insurance. $12
for AARP members, $14 for non
members. For more information call
212-7522.
Movies at Little House. 1:30 p.m.
Little House Auditorium, 800
Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Featured
movie ‘Louis Armstrong: The
Portrait Collection’ $2 members, $3
non-members. For more information
call 326-2025.
MyLiberty San Mateo Meeting. 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. American Legion
Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo.
MyLiberty will be hearing ideas to
make a difference in the November
elections. Free. For more informa-
tion call 449-0088.
John Blues Boyd and Friends. 7
p.m. to 11 p.m. British Bankers Club
1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Come out to enjoy a blues jam pro-
vided by James Blues Boyd and
friends. Free. For more information
contact 344-5298.
An Evening with Author Jim
Nisbet. 7 p.m. Belmont Library,
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas,
Belmont. Author Jim Nisbet will be
23
discussing his novel, ‘The Damned
Don’t Lie.’ Free. For more informa-
tion contact conrad@smcl.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 30
Stay Fit at Little House. 8:30 a.m.
to 9:40 a.m. Little House Fitness
Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo
Park. Stay in shape by Taiji/Qi Gong
exercises. $12 members, $14 non-
members. For more information call
326-2025.
Play Games at Twin Pines. 9:30
p.m. Twin Pines Senior and
Community Center, 20 Twin Pines
Lane, Belmont. The Twin Pines
Senior and Community Center
offers a wide array of games to play
like Canasta, Scrabble, Yahtzee,
Dominos, Poker and Bridge. For
more information call 595-7444.
Get Ready to Go Back to Work
Library Program. Noon to 5 p.m.
South San Francisco Public Library,
840 W. Orange Ave. Come learn
how to improve resumes and how to
prepare for interviews. Free. For
more information call 829-3860.
Porcelain Doll Making at Twin
Pines. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Twin Pines
Seniors and Community Center, 20
Twin Pines Lane, Belmont.
Instructor Carmela Santino shares
her crafts of Porcelain Doll Making
as she guides you through the fun
process of creating your own special
doll. Free. For more information call
595-7444.
Get Ready to Go Back to Work!
Noon to 5 p.m. South San Francisco
Public Library, 840 W. Orange Ave.,
South San Francisco. Peninsula
Works presents a workshop to help
attendees secure future employment.
Free. For more information call 829-
3860.
High-Speed Rail Informational
Workshop. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Main Library, Oak Room, 55 W.
Third Ave., San Mateo. Join the dis-
cussion on the High-Speed Rail
Authority’s preliminary analysis.
Free. For more information visit
cityofsanmateo.org/highspeedrail.
In Harmony with Hopesm awards
ceremony. 7 p.m. Khol Mansion,
2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame.
The Elfenworks Foundation (TEF)
will celebrate visionaries working to
create real change in America. Free.
For more information call 347-9700.
FRIDAY, OCT. 1
BNI Business Networking. 8:30
a.m. to 10 a.m. Hobees’s Restaurant,
1101 Shoreway Road, Belmont.
Networking breakfast for business
owners. $20. For more information
contact kristen.weiss@sgc-finan-
cial.com.
Fall Rummage Sale. 9:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church, 415 El Camino Real,
Burlingame. A unique sale featuring
clothing for all ages, furniture, a
variety of household items, toys,
jewelry, pictures and more, all pro-
ceeds benefit community outreach
programs on the Peninsula.
Strong For Life. 10:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Little House, 800 Middle
Ave., Menlo Park. Free For more
information call 326-2025.
Pacific Art League’s October
Opening and Reception. 5:30 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Pacific Art League, 668
Ramona St., Palo Alto. Join the
Pacific Art League to celebrate and
enjoy the artists featured in their
October exhibitions. For more infor-
mation e-mail marketing@pacifi-
For more events visit
smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.
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Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
Many more material opportunities than you’ve ever had in the
past are likely to open up in the nearish future. However, it
will still be up to you to recognize what is at hand and be able
to make the most of it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Some kind of endeavor in which
you’re involved has benefits that have yet to be exploited.
Study things carefully, because what you’re missing could be
quite meaningful.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Listen to your inner voice,
because it could provide you with some constructive ideas
as to how to better your financial affairs. Don’t dismiss your
intuitive perceptions lightly.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Not everything can
be accomplished single-handedly, so don’t be too proud to
accept the assistance of another. You have several associates
who will be happy to help.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Conditions are extremely
conducive for advancing your ambitions. All you need are a
couple of ingredients to get you rolling, such as ambition,
motivation and singleness of purpose.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Close involvements with
friends can produce some peripheral benefits for both you
and them. Get the ball rolling by checking out what you can
do for them. They’ll follow suit.
actually be fun and good for you. Don’t become an impedi-
ment to your own success.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Be attentive and listen to all
that is being said by everybody, not just the smart folks. You
never know out of whose mouth those bits of wisdom could
spew.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Strong possibilities to firm up
your material position could issue from a source that pres-
ently looks to be only a nominal opportunity; keep your peep-
ers on it, it could grow considerably.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Don’t despair if your social
life has been limper than canned ravioli lately, because the
situation could suddenly improve when your popularity starts
trending upward. You’ll see the first signs today.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Don’t lose faith over a couple
of important matters that haven’t been going too smoothly
lately. You’re likely to get several opportunities to turn things
around to your satisfaction.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - This is an excellent day to check out
that new social group or organization that has captured your
attention. Contacts you make through either one of them will
be very productive and beneficial.
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cycle that that could considerably help you solidify your mate- Sudoku
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203 Public Notices
CASE# CIV 496284
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO,
400 COUNTY CENTER RD,
REDWOOD CITY CA 94063
PETITION OF
Michelle M. Pierce
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner, Michelle M. Pierce filed a peti-
tion with this court for a decree changing
name as follows:
Present name: Codey Ryan Syverson-
Pierce
Proposed name: Codey Ryan Pierce
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
interested in this matter shall appear be-
fore this court at the hearing indicated
below to show cause, if any, why the pe-
tition for change of name should not be
granted. Any person objecting to the
name changes described above must file
a written objection that includes the rea-
sons for the objection at least two court
days before the matter is scheduled to
be heard and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition should
not be granted. If no written objection is
timely filed, the court may grant the peti-
tion without a hearing.
A HEARING on the petition shall be held
on October 6, 2010, at 9 a.m., Dept. PJ,
Room 2C at 400 County Center, Red-
wood City, CA 94063.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall
be published at least once each week for
four successive weeks prior to the date
set for hearing on the petition in the fol-
lowing newspaper of general circulation:
The Daily Journal, San Mateo County
Filed: August 16, 2010
/s/ Stephen Hall /
Judge of the Superior Court
Dated: 08/16/2010
(Published 09/04/2010, 09/11/2010,
09/18/2010, 09/25/2010)
CASE# CIV 498621
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO,
400 COUNTY CENTER RD,
REDWOOD CITY CA 94063
PETITION OF
Aunghtain Win & Waiwai Soe Chang
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner, Aunghtain Win & Waiwai
Soe Chang filed a petition with this court
for a decree changing name as follows:
Present name: a. Aunghtain Win
b. Waiwai Soe Chang
Proposed name: a. William Wu
b. Waiwai Chang Wu
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
interested in this matter shall appear be-
fore this court at the hearing indicated
below to show cause, if any, why the pe-
tition for change of name should not be
granted. Any person objecting to the
name changes described above must file
a written objection that includes the rea-
sons for the objection at least two court
days before the matter is scheduled to
be heard and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition should
not be granted. If no written objection is
timely filed, the court may grant the peti-
tion without a hearing.
A HEARING on the petition shall be held
on November 04, 2010, at 9 a.m., Dept.
24, Room 2C, at 400 County Center,
Redwood City, CA 94063.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall
be published at least once each week for
four successive weeks prior to the date
set for hearing on the petition in the fol-
lowing newspaper of general circulation:
The Daily Journal, San Mateo County
Filed: September 16, 2010
/s/ Mark R. Forcum /
Judge of the Superior Court
Dated: 09/15/2010
(Published 09/21/2010, 09/28/2010,
10/05/2010, 10/12/2010)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240888
The following person is doing business
as: Teralogic Forensics, 1160 Laurel St.
#5, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 is hereby
registered by the following owner: Jona-
than Mark Hoff, same address. The busi-
ness is conducted by an Individual. The
registrants commenced to transact busi-
ness under the FBN on
/s/ Jonathan Mark Hoff /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/10/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/14/10,
09/21/10, 09/28/10, 10/05/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240882
The following person is doing business
as: Woodmont Facility Services, 2001
Winward Way, Ste. 100, San Mateo, CA
94404 is hereby registered by the follow-
ing owner: Woodmont Real Estate Serv-
ices, L.P., CA. The business is conduct-
ed by a Limited Partnership. The regis-
trants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on 08/30/1020.
/s/ Robert M. Rouse /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/10/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/14/10,
09/21/10, 09/28/10, 10/05/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240997
The following person is doing business
as: OneRes Bay Area Realty, 951 Mari-
ners Island Blvd., Ste. 150, San Mateo,
CA 94404 is hereby registered by the fol-
lowing owner: CC Legacy Financial, CA.
The business is conducted by a Corpora-
tion. The registrants commenced to
transact business under the FBN on
/s/ Carmen Chong /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/16/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/21/10,
09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10).
203 Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICES
Fictitious Business Name Statements, Trustee Sale
Notice, Alcohol Beverage License, Name Change,
Probate, Notice of Adoption, Divorce Summons,
Notice of Public Sales, and More.
Published in the Daily Journal for San Mateo County.
Fax your request to: 650-344-5290
Email them to: ads@smdailyjournal.com
203 Public Notices
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240747
The following person is doing business
as: Crystal Springs Chiropractic, 214
DeAnza Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402 is
hereby registered by the following owner:
Jordan J. Savara, 888 Altaire Walk, Palo
Alto, CA 94303. The business is con-
ducted by an Individual. The registrants
commenced to transact business under
the FBN on
/s/ Jordan J. Savara /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/02/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/21/10,
09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240872
The following person is doing business
as: Pollock Realty Corporation, 150 Por-
tola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 is
hereby registered by the following owner:
The Pollock Corporation, CA. The busi-
ness is conducted by a Corporation. The
registrants commenced to transact busi-
ness under the FBN on 07/14/1966.
/s/ Jeffrey Pollock /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/09/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/21/10,
09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240772
The following person is doing business
as: 1st Amendment Christian Exchange
(1st ACE), 235 Westlake Center, #108,
Daly City, CA 94015 is hereby registered
by the following owner: Marcia Turner,
same address. The business is conduct-
ed by an Individual. The registrants com-
menced to transact business under the
FBN on 08/30/2010.
/s/ Marcia Turner /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/03/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/21/10,
09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240998
The following person is doing business
as: LGP Enterprisres, 134 Paradise Dr.,
Pacifica, CA 94044 is hereby registered
by the following owner: Linda Gavello-
Padilla, 143A Piccadilly Place, San Bru-
no, CA 94066. The business is conduct-
ed by an Individual. The registrants com-
menced to transact business under the
FBN on
/s/ Linda Gavello-Padilla /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/17/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/21/10,
09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240477
The following person is doing business
as: American Eagles No.2 Delivery Serv-
ice, 451 Crocker Ave., Daly City, CA
94014 is hereby registered by the follow-
ing owner: Ricardo Adonay Batres, same
address. The business is conducted by
an Individual. The registrants com-
menced to transact business under the
FBN on
/s/ Ricardo A. Batres /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 08/17/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/21/10,
09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240597
The following person is doing business
as: Bayview Trucking, 1870 Valota Rd.,
#17, Redwood City, CA 94061 is hereby
registered by the following owner: Rachid
Bassaid, same address. The business is
conducted by an Individual. The regis-
trants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on
/s/ Rachid Bassaid /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 08/24/10. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/21/10,
09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #240974
The following person is doing business
as: Bluebell Press, 11 De Bell Drive,
Atherton, CA 94027 is hereby registered
by the following owner: Mary J. & John
C. Cornuelle, same address. The busi-
ness is conducted by Husband & Wife.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on
/s/ Mary J. Cornuelle /
/s/ John C. Cornuelle /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/16/2010. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/28/10,
10/05/10, 10/12/10, 10/19/10).
203 Public Notices
203 Public Notices
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #241090
The following person is doing business
as: San Mateo Laser and Skin Center,
100 S. Ellsworth Ave., #504, San Mateo,
CA 94401 is hereby registered by the fol-
lowing owner: Paul Eliot Hughes, M.D.,
321 N. San Mateo Dr., 107, San Mateo,
CA 94401. The business is conducted
by an Individual. The registrants com-
menced to transact business under the
FBN on 10/04/10.
/s/ Paul Eliot Hughes /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 09/23/2010. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/28/10,
10/05/10, 10/12/10, 10/19/10).
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Date of Filing Application: 08/05/2010
To Whom It May Concern:
The Name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are:
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT HEALTHY
DESSERT CAFE INC
The applicant(s) listed above are apply-
ing to Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control to sell alcoholic beverages at:
328 BROADWAY
MILLBRAE, CA 94030
Type of license applied for:
41 - On-Sale Beer and Wine
- Eating Place
San Mateo Daily Journal
Sept. 14, 21, 28, 2010.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Date of Filing Application: 08/24/2010
To Whom It May Concern:
The Name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are:
LUKES LOCAL INC
The applicant(s) listed above are apply-
ing to Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control to sell alcoholic beverages at:
3333 S EL CAMINO REAL
SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3431
Type of license applied for:
20 - Off-Sale Beer and Wine
San Mateo Daily Journal
Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2010.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Date of Filing Application: 09/22/2010
To Whom It May Concern:
The Name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are:
COUNTER SAN MATEO L-PSHIP THE
The applicant(s) listed above are apply-
ing to Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control to sell alcoholic beverages at:
41 W. HILLSDALE BLVD.
SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3424
Type of license applied for:
47 - On-Sale General Eating Place
San Mateo Daily Journal
Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 2010
NOTICE OF PETITION TO
ADMINISTER ESTATE OF
JAMES MARTIN PETERSEN
Case Number 120472
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con-
tingent creditors, and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the will or es-
tate, or both, of: James Martin Petersen.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by:
Raymond H. Levy in the Superior Court
of California, County of San Mateo. The
Petition of Probate requests that Ray-
mond H. Levy be appointed as personal
representative to administer the estate of
the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will
and codicils, if any, be admitted to pro-
bate. The will and any codicils are availa-
ble for examination in the file kept by the
court.
The petition requests authority to admin-
ister the estate under the Independent
Administration of Estates Act. (This au-
thority will allow the personal representa-
tive to take many actions without obtain-
ing court approval. Before taking certain
very important actions, however, the per-
sonal representative will be required to
give notice to interested persons unless
they have waived notice or consented to
the proposed action.) The independent
administration authority will be granted
unless an interested person files an ob-
jection of the petition and shows good
cause why the court should not grant the
authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in
this court as follows: October 25, 2010 at
9:00 a.m., Dept: 28, Superior Court of
California, County of San Mateo, 400
County Center, Redwood City, CA
94063. If you object to the granting of
the petition, you should appear at the
hearing and state your objections or file
written objections with the court before
the hearing. Your appearance may be in
person or by your attorney. If you are a
creditor or a contingent creditor of the
decedent, you must file your claim with
the court and mail a copy to the personal
representative appointed by the court
within four months from the date of first
issuance of letters as provided in Pro-
bate Code section 9100. The time for fil-
ing claims will not expire before four
months from the hearing date noticed
above. You may examine the file kept by
the court. If you are a person interested
in the estate, you may file with the court
a Request for Special Notice (form DE-
154) of the filing of an inventory and ap-
praisal of estate assets or of any petition
or account as provided in Probate Code
section 1250. A Request for Special No-
tice form is available from the court clerk.
Petitioner & Attorney for Petitioner:
Raymond H. Levy, Esq.
Law Offices of Raymond H. Levy
P O Box 16639
San Francisco, CA 94116
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203 Public Notices
(415)753-8080
Dated: 9/23/10
Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal
on September 28, October 5, 12, 2010.
210 Lost & Found
FOUND SONY Power Shot digital cam-
era, July 14th at Fox School in Belmont.
(650)593-9294
LOST: CAMERA in case. Burlingame
Avenue / Washington Park area. Lost
Saturday, July 31 around 1pm. Bummed
about losing camera; mostly bummed
about losing family photos in camera. If
found, please call Joe, (650) 867-6652
295 Art
PAINTING "jack vettriano" Portland gal-
lery 26 x 33. $65. (650)345-1111.
PICTURE WITH Frame Jack Vettriano
with light attached $100. (650)867-2720
296 Appliances
AIR CONDITIONER - slider model for
narrow windows, 10k BTU, excellent
condition, $100., (650)212-7020
MINI FRIDGE - 34 inches high, runs well,
$85., (650)355-2996
MINI-FRIDGE - 32" tall; White Kenmore
$70. Call (650)229-4735
PORTABLE GE Dishwasher, excellent
condition $75 OBO, (650)583-0245
RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric,
1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621
REFRIDGERATOR SIDE-BY-SIDE, ice
& water originally $1500, selling $100.,
(650)756-6778
SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse
power 9 gallon wet/dry $40. (650)591-
2393
STOVE TOP 4 burners with electric grill
commercial grade $50., (650)756-6778
VACUUM CLEANER heavy duty like
new $45. (650)878-9542
297 Bicycles
BICYCLE WICKER BASKET -quality
thick weave, never used, $25. obo,
(650)260-2664
MENS MOUNTAIN bike 26 inch new 18
speed, SOLD!
298 Collectibles
49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all,
(650)592-2648
BAY MEADOW coffee mug in box $10.
(650)345-1111
CARNIVAL GLASS WATER PITCHER -
beautiful design, $25., leave message
(650)365-1797
CLASSICAL, OPERA dvds (200), al-
most new, and (100) CD’s, $3,000 all,
(650)233-0111
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL quarters (5
pieces) uncirculated $18/all. (408)249-
3858
DANCING FIGURINE by Bradley Dolls -
Musical, plays “If You Love Me”, 8 1/2 “
tall, $20., (650)518-0813
GLASSES 6 sets redskins, good condi-
tion never used $30/all. (650)345-1111
HISTORY BOOK of "Superbowls by the
bay" game 1-18, $35., (650)592-2648
JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Ri-
chard (650)834-4926
OAKLAND A'S bobble head dolls 80's
(2) $15/each or $25/all in box. (408)249-
3858
POSTER - framed photo of President
Wilson and Chinese Junk $25 cash,
(650)755-8238
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298 Collectibles
SALEM CHINA - 119 pieces from 50’s.
Good condition, $225., appraised at
$800., (650)345-3450.
VASE - with tray, grey with red flowers,
perfect condition, $30., (650)345-1111
WANTED
SILVER DOLLARS
Any Condition
I will pay $5.00 each!
(650)492-1298
300 Toys
SCOOTER "STREET SURFER" $30
obo never used, (650)349-6059
302 Antiques
ANTIQUE SOLID mahogany knick-knack
or bookshelf with 4 small drawers, good
condition, $95. 650-726-5200
ANTIQUE STROMBERG – Carlson ra-
dio Floor modelm $75., needs new tubs,
RWC, Photo by email: kennjc@aol.com,
(650)592-5591
CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot,
solid mahogany. $300/obo.
(650)867-0379
EDISON MODEL B STANDARD + 20
Cylinders oak case - Serviced yearly,
beautiful, $550/obo, (650)344-6565
ENGLISH ARMOIRE with stand. Bought
for $415. Sacrifice for $330.
(650)771-1888
303 Electronics
32 INCH Sony TV SOLD!
46” MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great
condition. $400. (650)261-1541.
INTELLIVISION CONTROLLER with 13
game cartridges $50., (650)592-5591
JVC DVD cd player $25. (650)834-4926
JVC VHS recorder - Like new, $15.,
(650)367-8949
MAGNOVOX 32” TV - excellent cond.,
refurbished, $100.obo., (650)260-2664
MICRO TEK scanner/copier - excellent
condition, $15., (650)368-0748
PANASONIC COLOR tv with Vhs combo
20 inches like new $70. 650-347-9920
PHILIPS VCR pus VHS HQ 4head hi-fi
like new San Mateo. SOLD!
PHILLIPS VCR plus vhs-hu 4 head Hi-Fi
like new, $35. (650)341-5347
PROSCAN VCR plus VHS HQ with re-
mote San Mateo $50. (650)341-5347
SAMSUNG COLOR tv 27 inches good
condition $90. 650-347-9920
SANIO CASETTE/RECORDER 2 way
Radio - $95.obo, call for more details,
(650)290-1960
SONY RADIO cassette recorder $15
black good condition. (650)345-1111
TEKNIKA VCR HQ $40. (650)341-5347
TV - Big Screen, $70., ok
condition,(650)367-1350
304 Furniture
3 PIECE COFFEE TABLE SET: $100.
(650)787-8219
3 TIERED stainless rolling cart gently
used $100 firm, (650)341-0418
46" ROUND dining table $90. Call
(650)430-4884
ANTIQUE SOLID oak end table, marble
top, carved door $50. (650)342-7568
BEACH CHAIRS (5) $5/each. (650)592-
2648
BLACK LEATHER office chair with 5
rollers $25. (650)871-5078
CABINET - Real wood, $70.,
(650)367-1350
CHAIR "BAKER" wing backed excellent
spring construction needs upholstery $75
obo. (650)593-8880
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304 Furniture
CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candela-
bre base with glass shades $20.
(650)504-3621
COFFEE TABLE - $60., (650)367-1350
COFFEE TABLE - Square, oak Coffee
Table w/leather top, $30. (650)771-1888
COFFEE TABLE light brown lots of stor-
age good condition $65. (650)867-2720
COMPUTER DESK - $70., (650)367-
1350
CURIO CABINET, Hand tooled lighted
Curio cabinet Blonde. 5.5" X 23" X 1.5"
$98. San Mateo. 650-619-9932
DESK 60”w 28”h 30” d, two shelf exten-
sion 4 drawers $60 (650)364-7777.
DINING TABLE with 4 chairs with leaf
light wood 42 x 34 $99. (650)341-1645
DIRECTORS TYPE CHAIR with leather
seat, $35., (650)355-2996
DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side
tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - Oak
wood, great condition, glass doors, fits
large TV, 2 drawers, shelves , $100/obo.
(650)261-9681
EUDUXIANA BED with headboard and
remote control. Hardly used, paid $6k
selling $1,500 OBO. (650)740-1743
FANCY COCKTAIL SIDE TABLE - 2
door, 1 drawer, excellent condition, anti-
que, $95. obo, (650)349-6059.
FRAMED MIRRORS - Pair of dark wal-
nut, framed mirrors, 29” X 22”, perfect,
each $25., pair $44., (650)344-6565
FRENCH END TABLE - exquisite inlaid
rich mahogany wood, custom glass tray,
20” x 27” X 19”H, $100., (650)347-5104
HUTCH - maple finish, 4 shelves, 52
inch W, $75., (650)341-1645
LARGE PICNIC table - 3’ x 8’, $25.,
(650)368-0748
MAHOGANY BEDROOM DRESSER -
37 L x 19 W 9 drawers and attached mir-
ror 37 H x 36 W , $75., (650)341-1645
MATTRESS TWIN size perfect condition
SOLD!
RECLINER - Beige, $40., (650)771-1888
ROLL-A-WAY SUPERB, wood book-
case/entertainment center $70.
(415)585-3622
SHELVING - 2000 square foot of shelv-
ing, $500. obo, (650)212-6666
TABLE & CHAIR SET - new, perfect
condition, $475., (650)638-1285
TV STAND good condition beige lots of
storage $40. (650)867-2720
TWO END tables: $35 or $20 each.
(650)787-8219
WOODEN BOOKCASE with doors, $20.,
(650)771-1888
WOODEN KITCHEN China Cabinet: $99
(great condition!), (650)367-1350
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE" decorator urn
"Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H
$25., (650)868-0436
BISSEL STEAM CLEANER - easy to
use, used 3 times, cleans great,
$35.obo, (650)260-2664
BOWL - light green heavy glass swirl de-
sign bowl, great centerpiece, $25.,
(650)834-2804
CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it,
tall, purchased from Brueners, originally
$100., selling for $20.,(650)867-2720
COUNTERTOP WATER DISPENSER :
Oasis water cooler Hot N Cold, Durable
& excellent condition,$86, (650)278-2702
OVEN ROASTING PAN WITH RACK.
New, non stick, large, never used $55.,
(650)341-0418
REVEREWARE, 1,3.4 qt. pots, 5",7"
pans, stainless steel w/copper bottoms,
excellent cond., $60/all. (650)577-0604
VASE - beautiful butterfly design, gold
color, perfect cond, $25., (650)867-2720
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610 Crossword Puzzle 610 Crossword Puzzle 610 Crossword Puzzle 310 Misc. For Sale 381 Homes for Sale 381 Homes for Sale
BLUE BACK disc never used in box
$15. (408)249-3858
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle CAROL HIGGINS CLARK HARDBACK
BOOKS - 10 @ $3. ea., or all for $25.,
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis (650)341-1861

ACROSS 62 Sci-fi writer __ 33 Building repair 44 Really enjoys CHARCOAL BBQ like new with cover
and extended holder $55. (650)347-9920
1 Jane Austen Scott Card platforms 45 Director Spielberg DECORATIVE BATH TOWELS - 4 com-
classic 63 Snow coaster 34 World of 46 Motionless plete sets, never used, solid colors,
$50.all, Burl., (650)347-5104
5 Lose it 64 “Winning __ espionage 48 Museum
Folkwang city DOG CAGE/GORILLA - folding
9 Marathoner’s everything” 35 Waits on hand large dog cage good condition, 2 door
pants? and foot 49 “Sesame Street” with tray, $75.,(650)355-8949

14 Campus area DOWN 36 Dashboard regular DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2
total, (650)367-8949
15 Sport with 1 Put “=” between gauge 53 Saw or plane
mallets 2 Scream bloody 37 Saviors 54 City east of ETAGER over the toilet water tank - wal-
16 Like Andean __ 38 Detail to tie up Santa Barbara nut, $25., San Mateo, (650)341-5347

pyramids 3 Voodoo and 42 Matterhorn or 56 Political HENRY THE BOTTLE HOLDER -perfect
condition from Bombay store discontin-
17 More than wizardry Monte Leone beginning? ued, SOLD!
suggest 4 Yemeni port
18 Loud laugh 5 Wine-and-soda ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: JANET EVANOVICH BOOKS - 4 hard-
backs @ $3.ea., 4 paperbacks @ $1.
19 Swordsman of drink ea., (650)341-1861
lore 6 Nary a soul KARASTAN AREA RUG - 5’ X 3’, 100%
all wool, thick pile with fringe, solid color
20 Promo after 7 Jai __ beige, very clean, SOLD!
promo after 8 Actor’s job LIMESTONE SLABS - 2 Beautiful
promo? 9 Thingamajig pieces, 28” x 29 3/4”, 64 3/4” x 12 3/4”,
both 3/4” thick, cut & polished, great con-
23 Ike’s WWII arena 10 “Wheel of dition, Burl, $95. all, (650)347-5104
24 Gumshoe Fortune” LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover &
25 Chowed down purchase plastic carring case & headrest, $35.
each, (650)592-7483
26 Old Olds 11 Twist-off top
MASSAGE KIT $18 in original box ,
creation 12 Word with board (650)368-3037
27 Bon mot expert or physics MERCHANT MARINE, framed forecastle
28 Artificial 13 More stuck-up card, signed by Captain Angrick '70. 13 x
17 inches $35 cash. (650)755-8238
30 Put into words 21 Darth, to Luke
PICNIC COOLER with utensils and small
31 Fourth century 22 One-eighty plates and wine cups. still in wrapper
$20/all. (408)249-3858
start 29 High points
32 Well-endowed, 30 Long-legged bird PICTURE FRAME - Large, $25.,
(650)367-1350
so to speak 31 Banking giant xwordeditor@aol.com 09/28/10 SALON CHAIR - hydrolic, works per-
34 Oil-yielding rock fectly, black base, black leather,
$90.obo, (650)290-1960 322 Garage Sales 322 Garage Sales
35 Thesis on
STAIRS 6 ft and 4 ft $90/both. 650-368-
promos? 3037
39 “Doe, __ ...”: THE THRIFT SHOP
SAN
SUIT/COAT HANGERS (14) sturdy good WE’RE OPEN!
song lyric quality hardwood unused $1/each or all Lots of new merchandise!
$10 Thursday & Friday 10:00-2:00
40 Metallic mixtures San Bruno 650-588-1946 Saturdays 10:00-3:00
41 __ and turn
42 Astern
TRIVETS (4) - Solid brass trivets, wall
plates, vintage, 1960’s, variety of styles
& shapes, $40. all, Burl, (650)347-5104
CARLOS Episcopal Church
1 South El Camino Real
San Mateo 94401
(650)344-0921
43 Black Sea port
VACUUM CLEANER - $50.,
47 Printers’ widths
48 Keebler
(650)367-1350
CITYWIDE
cookiemaker VICTORIAN BUILDINGS collection of
Liberty Falls 11 for $30/all 3.5 to 4 inches GARAGE GARAGE SALES
49 “__ Beso”: Paul tall. (650)592-2648 ESTATE SALES
Anka hit VIETNAM VHS (5) documentary. good
condition $15/all. (408)249-3858.
SALE Make money, make room!
50 Part of D.A.: List your upcoming garage
VINTAGE LARGE COOKIE JAR - beau-
Abbr. sale, moving sale, estate
51 Portuguese king
tiful, colored, ceramic snowman, perfect
for winter & holiday season, excellent
OCT. 2nd SAT. sale, yard sale, rummage
52 One who takes a
condition, $25., Burl, (650)347-5104
& sale, clearance sale, or
whatever sale you have...
WALKER - fold up, like new, has two
promo off the air? wheels, $20. (650)342-7568 OCT 3rd SUN. in the Daily Journal.
55 Forest bucks
57 __ Star State
WETSUIT - Barefoot, like new, $40.,
(650)367-8949 9 AM - 4 PM Reach over 82,500 readers
from South San Francisco
58 “By __!” WHEELBARROW LARGE, needs tire to Palo Alto.
59 Little laugh
repair $10. SOLD! More than 150 in your local newspaper.
60 Knock off 311 Musical Instruments participants. Call (650)344-5200
61 Aggressive 2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $500 for
Greek god By Mark Bickham
both. (650)342-4537 List of locations &
09/28/10
(c)2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc. GLOCKENSPIEL- very beautiful, $100.,
(650)755-9833
Sale items at: 325 Estate Sales
www.sancarlostogether.com
KEYBOARD CASIO 3 ft long $50.
(650)583-2767
315 Wanted to Buy 315 Wanted to Buy 308 Tools
SPEEDAIR AIR COMPRESSOR - 4 gal-
lon stack tank air compressor $100.,
316 Clothes ESTATE
(650)591-4710 BLACK LEATHER MOTORCYCLE
JACKET - Large, water proof, new,
SALE
TORO LEAF BLOWERS
Power Sweep + 850 Super Blower
$35., (650)342-7568
SHOP
Electric like new $40. pair South City MENS "BASS" black loafers like new
size 12D $35. (650)868-0436
MILLBRAE
(415) 410-9801

309 Office Equipment

307 Jewelry & Clothing
MURANO GLASS bracelet from Italy
various shades of red and blue artfully
designed $100. (650)991-2353
SMALL JEWELRY cabinet - 17” H, 12”
W, 2 glass doors, plus 2 drawers, very
pretty, $35., (650)592-2648
WOMAN’S PEARL NECKLACE - ivory
& blue cultured, blue pearl collar, 10
strands, 18”, $40., (650)834-2804
308 Tools
CLICKER TORQUE wrench 1/2 inch
drive 20-150 LBS reversible all chrome
$40. 650-595-3933
DOLLEY - Heavy Duty
Dual Use 54" hgt. Upright-
Push Cart South City $99.OBO
(415) 410 - 9801
HAND SAWS - $5/each 3 total. Daly
City, call for details, (415)333-8540
MENS SLACKS - 8 pairs, $50., Size
36/32, (408)420-5646
CLOSED
CALCULATOR - Casio, still in box, new, PINK LADIES hospital volunteer jacket
115 Ladera Way
301 San Jose
like new washed once Medium $10
$25., (650)867-2720
RWC. (650)868-0436
Belmont Ave.
DELL ALL IN ONE COLOR PRINTER SCRUBS - Medical, woman’s, Size L,
SCANNER with 4 extra ink cartridges,
$40. obo., (650)290-1960
LADIES SWIVEL ADJUSTABLE office
pretty prints, excellent condition, $9. ea,
5 pairs of pants $6. ea.(650)290-1960 Looking to Saturday
desk chair, burgundy upholstery with
black frame, never used, $35/obo, exc.
cond. ,(650)260-2664
SOCCER CLEATS - 3 pair, size 6,7 & 8,
$10. each, (650)679-9359 sell all kinds Oct. 2nd
OFFICE LAMP - new in box, $35/obo,
317 Building Materials
DOUBLE PANED GLASS WINDOWS -
of working Appliances,
(650)303-3568
OFFICE LAMP brand new $8. (650)345-
various sizes, half moon, like new, $10.
and up, (650)756-6778 tools Barbies, Furniture
1111
318 Sports Equipment plus & More!
OFFICE WATER COOLER
Hot - Ex Hot ,Cold - Ice Cold 2 GOLF CLUBS - Ladies, right handed, machines, Don’t Miss!!!
Like New South City $99. OBO putter & driver $5/each (650)755-8238
(415) 410 -9801
BROWN LEATHER GOLF BAG with 11
doors, windows
310 Misc. For Sale golf clubs, $65/all, (650)592-2648
& 335 Garden Equipment
GOLD'S GYM - GT2000Power Tower +
2 "HUFFY Tundra" Bicycles Male & Fe-
male $100/each. Denise (650)589-2893
Instructions as new, asking $100/obo,
(650)344-6565
office TABLE - for plant, $20, perfect condi-
2 BOXES of glass and plastic beads KAYAK - Necky Looksha 4 model, 17 ft.,
furniture. tion, (650)345-1111
$100/all. (650)589-2893 53 lbs, $1,000. (650)394-4243 TABLE - for plant, $20, perfect condi-
2 LIGHT fixture shades - vintage, 1960’s, TRIATHLON WETSUIT - Quintanaroo, (650)280-3869 tion, (650)345-1111
square ceiling glass shades, 11”X11”x1”, ladies, medium, good condition, $45.,
original beauty, SOLD! (650)728-5978 345 Medical Equipment
BARBIE BEACH vacation & Barbie prin- WOODEN TENNIS RACKET '50's or ALUMINUM CRUTCHES for adults ad-
cess bride computer games $15 each, older "C"Hemold $25., (650)868-0436 justable $30. (650)341-1861
(650)367-8949

308 Tools
CRAFTSMAN 16” SCROLL SAW -
good condition, $85., (650)591-4710
PRESSURE WASHER 2500 PSI, good
condition, $350., (650)926-9841
TABLE SAW 10", very good condition
$85. (650) 787-8219
BARBIE DOLL - 36" my size Barbie doll,
fully dressed, $35., (650)583-5233
BETTY BOOP Women's perfume in box
$10. (408)249-3858
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379 Open Houses 440 Apartments 620 Automobiles 620 Automobiles 630 Trucks & SUV’s 670 Auto Service
CHEVROLET ‘09, Malibu, LS with ILS, TOYOTA ‘07 Corolla CE, green, 9794T NISSAN ‘07 FRONTIER, SE, gray,
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Opposition hopes to rein in Chavez after election

By Christopher Toothaker
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARACAS, Venezuela — Opponents of
Hugo Chavez won new clout to try to rein in
a socialist leader who has ruled largely
unchecked, making gains in congressional
elections that weaken the president ahead of
his next re-election bid and could force him to
deal with rivals.
Both sides claimed the results released
Monday as a victory, but Chavez lost the two-
thirds majority that has allowed his allies to
ignore opponents in rewriting fundamental
laws, appointing key officials such as
Supreme Court justices and letting Chavez
pass laws by decree.
Opposition leaders said they intend to start
imposing some checks on Chavez in the
National Assembly, and hope the president is
receptive to dialogue.
Potentially just as significant in the long run
were opposition claims they actually got more
votes than Chavez-backed candidates did in
Sunday’s election and were deprived of a
majority only because the system of congres-
sional districts was stacked in Chavez’s favor.
The opposition’s strong showing could pose
a challenge for the president’s hopes of win-
ning re-election in 2012 — a contest based on
the popular vote.
Suspicions that the popular vote ran against
the president were fed by the fact that a day
after the election, electoral officials still had
not released total counts.
While his opponents celebrated the results,
Chavez dismissed their claims of victory in
posts on Twitter, saying his “Bolivarian
Revolution” is alive and well. “The squalid
ones say they won. Well, let them keep ’win-
ning’ like that!” he wrote.
With the vast majority of votes counted,
electoral officials said Chavez’s socialist party
won 98 of the 165 seats in the National
Assembly, while the opposition coalition won
65 seats. The remaining 2 seats went to a
splinter left-leaning party.
Chavez’s party had dominated the outgoing
legislature because rivals boycotted the past
election in 2005. The only opposition came REUTERS
from about a dozen congressmen who broke Venezuelan opposition newly elected lawmaker Julio Borges from Primero Justicia party is
away from the Chavez bloc. congratulated by supporters after a news conference in Caracas.

back to the United Kingdom. through the Boys and Girls Club in San of child pornography websites and toys and

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boys, including a foster child he was in the
process of adopting. Thomas documented
dozens of the acts in video footage and photo-
graphs discovered after his arrest, giving pros-
ecutor Aaron Fitzgerald graphic images to back
up his arguments during the trial.
The jury returned its decision Friday after-
noon but had to recess after reading only 20
guilty verdicts, pertaining to two victims. The
remainder, including those related to the only
victim who testified and not filmed by Thomas,
were read Monday.
The jury convicted Thomas of illegally using
a GPS device to locate the foster child removed
from his custody but hung on a charge of
attempting to kidnap the boy and spirit him
Nine charges including child pornography
possession were dismissed before delibera-
tions.
Fitzgerald declined much comment on the
verdicts other than to praise the San Mateo
Police Department for its investigation, citing
the work remaining in the upcoming sanity
phase.
The multitude of convictions, coupled with
special allegations of committing substantial
sexual conduct and molesting more than one
victim, means Thomas will receive a life sen-
tence if jurors now determine he was sane. If
not, he will be hospitalized until deemed sane
at which time he can petition to be released as
an outpatient, said Assistant District Attorney
Karen Guidotti.
During the nearly three-week trial, Fitzgerald
told jurors Thomas repeatedly abused three
boys, including 9-year-old Oregon foster child
Dylan, teenager Freddie whom Thomas met
Francisco and Blake, a teen who moved in with
him. Thomas stepped into the boys’ lives when
their mothers could not care for them. Freddie’s
mother actually defended Thomas after his
arrest but changed her mind after she discov-
ered a flash drive containing the graphic images
hidden in a box of laundry soap. She then
learned of her own son’s abuse.
Although Thomas abused Freddie and Blake
first, those crimes remained undetected until
after Thomas’ arrest for trying to kidnap Dylan
from an Oregon group home. Thomas brought
Dylan to California in August 2005 and repeat-
edly abused him until the following November
when a spanking report to Child Protective
Services led to his return to Oregon. Thomas
sent a frame containing a GPS device to Dylan
with plans to kidnap him and return to England.
Authorities found the locator, leading to
Thomas’ May 27, 2007 arrest. A search of his
home turned up a journal including the names
movies tailored to young boys. The flash drive
was discovered later, leading to more charges.
Tarquin worked for Barclays Investment
Firm as a software designer and ran a child
photography business, with a studio in his
home. After bringing Dylan from Oregon,
Fitzgerald said the boy was abused from
August 2005 until the following November
when a spanking report to Child Protective
Services led to his return to Oregon.
During closing arguments, defense attorney
Richard Keyes told jurors to consider that
Blake didn’t disclose the alleged molestation to
authorities until after learning about the videos.
He also asked jurors to keep their emotions in
check and question if everything they saw met
the legal definitions of the crimes charged.
Thomas did not testify on his own behalf.
Thomas remains in custody on no-bail status.
The sanity phase begins Tuesday morning and
is expected to last a few days.

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