Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
UNEMPLOYMENT MONEY
AIDS BREAKTHROUGH
GEL CUT IN HALF A WOMAN’S CHANCES OF GETTING HIV FROM
AN INFECTED PARTNER
FLAW IN
THE CAP
NATION PAGE 8 HEALTH PAGE 19 NATION PAGE 5
City mulling
over 1-cent
tax increase
Half Moon Bay needs revenue
to maintain police department
By Bill Silverfarb “I oppose it,”
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF Kowlczyk said.
“This communi-
In an effort to ease the city’s struc- ty is taxed to
tural deficit and keep police on the death.”
street, the Half Moon Bay City Raising the
Council will decide tonight whether tax should be the
MICHAEL COSTA/DAILY JOURNAL
to put a 1-cent sales tax on the city’s last con-
Above: Courtnee Crystal buys some cupcakes during her lunch hour at Oracle Parkway in Redwood City from sideration, he
Marianne Jett. Marianne owns and operates a mobile sweets business based in San Carlos, which travels to November ballot, an idea that does
not sit well with one city council- Rick Kowalczyk said.
various locations.Below:Vanilla,chocolate and red velvet are daily standards.By season,order and whim,the baking But the rest of
racks inside the cramped truck could also be filled with refreshing vanilla lemon, ooey-gooey salted caramel man. the City Council will likely support
and fruity strawberry cupcakes. Projections indicate the tax would the ballot measure, including coun-
raise about $1.4 million annually cilmen John Muller and Alan
Local woman finds sweet job in cupcake delivery forced to dissolve. See TAX, Page 20
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
to form four ordinary words. Terry Hubert is a Vietnam Veterans of will span 400 feet along a westbound
DOFOL America volunteer who organized the places’ list — with errors stretch of Interstate 70 near Columbus.
June 26 barbecue. Wisconsin tried a similar idea. It built
BOSTON— It turns out that some of
The event included a female singer Massachusetts’ greatest places aren’t so a sound wall made out of plastic forms
©2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. who stripped down to a lingerie-style great after all. filled with soil and plants, but removed it
GUBOH top with spaghetti straps during a parody To promote tourism, the Legislature in 1996 after part of the barrier collapsed
of Madonna’s “Hanky Panky.” last week released a list of the state’s top and weeds spread.
The woman sang “I don’t want ya to 1,000 attractions.
thank me, You can just spank me,” then But the Boston Herald reports that
Police: Handcuffed man
TOBUNT bent over to be paddled by another some sites don’t exist any more, some opened car door, escaped
woman. are closed to the public and some are
Hubert says the singer was “covered” ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. —
listed in the wrong towns. The list also Police in central Florida say a man who
CHOUTY and the performance held before prison- actually has 996 places.
Now arrange the circled letters ers “wasn’t that risque.” was handcuffed somehow managed to
to form the surprise answer, as The list includes the Baker Robinson open a police cruiser’s door and escape
suggested by the above cartoon. The flap over it has led to an investi- Whale Oil Refinery in New Bedford,
gation by the state inspector general. after complaining he was claustrophobic
A: FOR which has been gutted to make way for and couldn’t breathe.
a hotel; and Worcester’s African Cultural
Jumbles: TRACT FLUKE
(Answers tomorrow)
LIQUOR SURELY
1,000 runaway plastic Center and Ashland State Park, both of
Altamonte Springs police say the offi-
Yesterday’s cer had opened the windows slightly for
Answer: What the seedy hotel gave him when he paid
in dollars — QUARTERS
ducks need to be rounded up which are closed. St. Stanislaus Kostka
19-year-old Ridgh Genesis Achille, who
Church in Pittsfield was closed by the
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A child advo- had been arrested Friday night on a
Springfield Diocese two years ago.
cacy agency is hoping to get all its ducks shoplifting charge. On the way to the
in a row after more than 1,000 plastic Ohio to test Chia Pet-like jail, the man somehow opened the door
entrants in a charity duck race floated to from the outside and took off running.
freedom in northeast Indiana. sound wall on highway The Orlando Sentinel reports that offi-
Stop Child Abuse & Neglect says CLEVELAND — Ohio plans to build cers, police dogs and even a helicopter
17,000 plastic ducks were dropped into a sound barrier made out of soil and were still trying to find Achille on
the St. Joseph River in Fort Wayne dur- plants in the state’s first eco-friendly Saturday morning.
THE DAILY JOURNAL LOCAL Tuesday• July 20, 2010 3
FOSTER CITY
Theft. A bicycle was stolen from a residence
BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE ny that provides financ- Works, in front of an enthusiastic crowd. on Cutwater Lane before 3:01 p.m. Saturday,
ing, installation and mon- “SolarCity is a company that — even in July 17.
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer dropped by a itoring of solar power the face of the worst recession since the Theft. One bottle of vodka and a soda were
Foster City solar power company Monday panels for homes and Great Depression— is actually adding good stolen from Safeway on East Hillsdale
morning to tout the importance of creating businesses. private sector jobs right here in California,” Boulevard before 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July
and protecting clean-energy jobs in “California is the hub of she said. 17.
California. the clean energy indus- SolarCity boasts more than 700 employ- Burglary. A laptop and FasTrak device were
She appeared before dozens of employees try,” said Boxer, who cur- ees, including 240 in its Foster City opera- stolen from a locked vehicle on Comet Drive
in an operations warehouse at SolarCity, an Barbara Boxer rently chairs the U.S. tion, according to Boxer’s office. before 1:12 p.m. Friday, July 16.
4 Tuesday• July 20, 2010 THE DAILY JOURNAL
Beauty
Begins
Beneath
Gorgeous European lingerie,
gowns, robes, bustiers,
corsets, bras, etc.
Top designers: La Perla,
Lise Charmel, Chantelle,
Wolford, Primadonna,
Marie Jo, Cotton Club,
& many more...
Professional, discreet,
friendly atmosphere
Experienced bra fittings
sizes 30A to 46H
Now 2 locations
to serve you better
www.Charmelle28.com
THE DAILY JOURNAL LOCAL/STATE/NATION Tuesday• July 20, 2010 5
Around the state
Feds:Oil, gas leaking from cap
By Colleen Long and Matthew Daly
Establishes annual day honoring Reagan
SACRAMENTO — Tributes to Ronald Reagan are hardly
rare in California, where a freeway, medical center, state office
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS building and other landmarks already bear his name.
Now the conservative icon has his own day on the calendar.
NEW ORLEANS — BP’s broken well Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed two bills Monday paying
was leaking oil and gas again Monday tribute to Reagan, a former Republican president and governor
for the first time since the company who died in 2004. Schwarzenegger praised his fellow actor for
capped it last week, but the Obama his dedication to freedom and democracy and his spirit of opti-
administration’s spill chief said it was no mism.
cause for alarm. The stopper was left in The first bill, SB944, designates Feb. 6 as Ronald Reagan Day
place for now. and encourages schools to spend the day commemorating
Ever since the cap was used to bottle Reagan’s life and accomplishments.
up the oil last week, engineers have been The second, AB1911, establishes a commission to plan the cel-
watching underwater cameras and moni- ebration of what would have been Reagan’s 100th birthday next
toring pressure and seismic readings to February. The nine-member commission will use private dona-
see whether the well would hold or tions to pay for the festivities.
spring a new leak, perhaps one that
could rupture the seafloor and make the State tests next frontier of health reform — pets
disaster even worse. SACRAMENTO — While states across the nation grapple
Small amounts of oil and gas started with national health care reform, a new population of patients is
coming from the cap late Sunday, but gaining attention in California: Fido and Fluffy.
“we do not believe it is consequential at Many feline and canine companions face health care chal-
this time,” retired Coast Guard Adm. lenges similar to those that confront humans. Veterinary care
Thad Allen said. costs are skyrocketing with services including sonograms and
Also, seepage from the seafloor was chemotherapy.
detected over the weekend less than two Democratic state Assemblyman Dave Jones, who is running
miles away, but Allen said it probably for state insurance commissioner, said some of the same prac-
has nothing to do with the well. Oil and tices being corrected by the recently enacted federal health care
gas are known to ooze naturally from fis- overhaul are being used by companies that issue pet insurance.
sures in the bottom of the Gulf of REUTERS Jones has introduced a bill, AB2411, that would make pet
Mexico. A young brown pelican attempts to keep its balance on an oil boom on Cat Island insurers post detailed information on their websites so con-
At an afternoon briefing in near Grand Isle,La. sumers can see exactly what is covered.
Washington, Allen said BP could keep plan would require releasing millions wasn’t clear how such a method would
the cap closed at least another 24 hours, more gallons of oil into the ocean for a affect the cap’s stability. Allen said the FBI joins probe into
as long as the company remained alert few days during the transition — a spec- relief well was still the plan for a perma- suspected freeway shooter
for leaks. tacle BP apparently wants to avoid. nent fix.
BP and the government had been at On Monday, Allen budged a bit, say- BP and the government are still trying OAKLAND — The FBI has joined an investigation into the
odds over the company’s desire to sim- ing unless larger problems develop, he’s to understand why pressure readings case of a convicted felon who opened fire on California Highway
ply leave the cap in place and employ it not inclined to open the cap. from the well are lower than expected. Patrol officers after a traffic stop.
like a giant cork in a bottle until a relief Also on the table: Pumping drilling Allen offered two possible explanations: Authorities say 45-year-old Byron Christopher Williams was
well being drilled deep underground can mud through the top of the cap and into The reservoir the oil is gushing from is heavily armed and wearing a bulletproof vest when he shot at
be used to plug up the well permanently. the well bore to stop up the oil flow. The dwindling, or there is an undiscovered police Sunday on an Oakland freeway. Williams also was
Allen initially said his preference was idea is similar to the failed top kill plan leak somewhere down in the well. wounded in the shootout, but expected to survive.
to pipe oil through the cap to tankers on that couldn’t overcome the pressure of “I’m not prepared to say the well is Authorities say the FBI joined the investigation to probe
the surface to reduce the slight chance the geyser pushing up. shut in until the relief well is done,” Williams’ background and behavior, as well as the contents of a
that the buildup of pressure inside the BP said it could work now because which is still several weeks away, Allen diary authorities found in his car. The notebook was titled
well would cause a new blowout. That there’s less oil to fight against, but it said. “There are too many uncertainties.” “California” and removed by a bomb squad robot.
Williams’ mother, Janice Williams, told local media that her
son was angry he could not find a job as a parolee and upset
STATE GOVERNMENT CITY GOVERNMENT about Congress’ “left-wing agenda.”
• Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger • Redwood City is seeking applicants for four vacancies
has signed legislation authored by on its Parks, Recreation and Community Services
state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Commission. The term expire May 13, 2014. The seven-
Francisco/San Mateo, to protect member commission advises the City Council on policy mat-
University of California faculty and ters and makes recommendations on the annual proposed
workers who report illegal or improp- budget for recreation and parks.
er actions. Senate Bill 650 provides Applicants must have an interest in civic and community
UC employees with the same legal protections as other state improvement, reside in incorporated Redwood City, be 18
employees, including those at California State University years of age or older and be eligible to vote. Further infor-
and California’s community colleges. The new law will mation and applications are available online at www.red-
ensure that UC employees can exercise their right to seek woodcity.org/clerks, by calling the City Clerk’s office at 780-
damages in court on a retaliation complaint that was not 7220 or at City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City.
responded to fairly by the university. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2.
Review your
business form
29 T
he business entity your
company operates under
can have a significant effect
on the taxes you pay and your
costs of doing business. As your business
grows or changes, it may be advantageous
to switch to a different entity. Among
the main entity choices: sole proprietor,
partnership, C or S corporation, and LLC.
For guidance in your review, call us.
• Tax Returns
• Tax Planning
• Audit Representation
Norman M. Golden, EA
Income Tax Services
1065 East Hillsdale Blvd.
Suite 109 at Foster City Blvd.
Foster City 94404-1688
(650) 212-1040
www.GoldenTax.com
6 Tuesday• July 20, 2010 LOCAL THE DAILY JOURNAL
M
father and sister very much and always put his Eddie Tsuneo Ikeda and the Rev. Shoji Kent egan Villanueva of San Mateo ***
family first. Friends may visit 4 p.m. Ikeda; five grandchildren; six great grandchil- High School was awarded More than 60 Serra Padres joined their
Wednesday, July 21 and are invited to attend a dren; and brother Sam Motooka. Student of the Month by The parents, staff members and students from
vigil service at 7 p.m. at Crippen & Flynn An evening visitation reception will be 6:30 Rotary Club of Foster City. Villanueva has a Mercy and Notre Dame high schools for a
Carlmont Chapel, 1111 Alameda de las Pulgas, p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at the Sturge high grade point average, volunteers, partici- food sorting project in February.
Belmont. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Presbyterian Church, 25 S. Humboldt St. in San pates in choir, she is the senior Padres from all grades and
Thursday, July 22 at the Church of the Mateo. A morning memorial service will be president this year and has coaches from the Serra volley-
Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1040 Alameda de held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22 at the received the Bear Cat ball program rolled up their
las Pulgas, Belmont. Congregational Church of San Mateo, 225 Award. sleeves to make a difference at
Tilton Ave. and San Mateo Drive. In lieu of *** Second Harvest Food Bank
Ruby Marie Bean flowers, donations requests for senior centers: San Mateo High School in San Carlos.
Ruby Marie Bean, born Aug. 24, 1921, died San Mateo, Belmont, San Bruno and Sturge has some of the best high- Food Bank Volunteer
July 13, 2010. Loving mother of Barbara Presbyterian Church. school mathematicians in the Manager Rita Guntern
Kendall and Carol (Martin) Harband. Beloved country, as demonstrated by expressed her gratitude and
grandmother of Colin (Gina) Kendall, Laura Jess A.Saldivar Jr. their 11th-place finish in the noted that the Tri-School
(Bruce) Albert, Jordan Harband and Hilary Jess A. Saldivar Jr., died July 15, 2010 at his 2010 Four-by-Four group sorted 11,000 pounds
Harband. Cherished great grandmother of home in Madera. Born June 5, 1941 in Competition, a national of food, bagged 7,500 oranges
Megan, Ian and Cameron Kendall, Payton and Greenfield; Saldivar Jr. worked as a sheet metal mathematics contest adminis- and packed 4,200 three-pound
Kendall Albert. Predeceased by her husband worker, Local Union 104, for 30 years and tered by National Assessment & Testing.
John after 62 years of marriage, and her broth- bags of carrots.
resided in Redwood City most of his life before Coach Valerie Cintas prepared students for
ers Raymond, Gilbert, Wilbur and Robert Serra Fathers’ Club President Thom
retiring to Madera. this contest, in which teams of four participat-
Weiss. Survived by her sister, Lillian Dolan of He is survived by his Mansfield coordinated the event through the
ed in 10 three-minute rounds in which they Serra Campus Ministry office.
Seattle. Also survived by numerous nephews wife, Monica Saldivar of 27
and nieces and their wonderful families. attempted to answer four questions. This gave “When I saw all the barrels packed with
years; sons, Jesse A. each student three minutes to answer one
Born and raised in Holloway, Minn., Bean Saldivar Jr. (wife, Selina), cans and the huge containers of carrots and
moved to Modesto when she was 20 years old problem, but the team must also decide who oranges, I wondered how much of a dent the
Mark Saldivar and Allan
and met “Staff Sergeant” John Bean at a USO Saldivar; daughters, Jessica will work each problem and whether their group could make,” said Admissions
dance. Married in Modesto, after the war they Ricketts (husband, Reuben) time would be better spent checking one Director Randy Vogel. “At the end of the
settled in San Francisco to raise their daughters and Amanda Saldivar; sis- another’s work on easier and more familiar night, the Padres had emptied every barrel and
in the Noe Valley. ter, Christina Culbertson problems or if they should attempt to answer container. I was amazed!”
Bean disliked driving cars so much that she and 12 grandchildren. all four questions.
walked everywhere in San Francisco. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. After results from schools across the coun-
She was a wonderful mother and community Wednesday, July 21 at St. Anthony’s Church, try were double-checked, the team of Siyao Class notes is a twice weekly column dedicated to
volunteer: Girl Scout leader; PTA president; 3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park with a bur- Chang, Arun Asundi, Eric Tsai and Tiffany school news. It is compiled by education reporter
Sight-Savers (Braille project of the Lutheran ial following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Menlo Ho had the highest score at San Mateo High Heather Murtagh. You can contact her at (650)
Church); CALL Primrose House; and entertain- Park. Arrangements by Crippen & Flynn School, leading their team to place 11th over- 344-5200, ext. 105 or at heather@smdailyjour-
er-extraordinaire with the Silver Bells. all among the top schools in the country. nal.com.
Woodside Chapel, Redwood City.
THE DAILY JOURNAL Tuesday• July 20, 2010 7
Enjoy fun time with Mom, Dad or your favorite grown-up. The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for adults.
Analysis: Dems
enacted much of Obama: Restore unemployment benefits
By Jullie Pace House, but not now. He accused
Obama’s agenda THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Republican leaders of subscribing
to what he called a misguided
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President notion that providing unemploy-
Barack Obama took aim at ment aid to people lowers their
WASHINGTON — Far-reaching Republican lawmakers Monday, incentive to look hard for a job.
legislation aimed at reining in Wall accusing them of holding the public “That attitude, I think, reflects a
Street marks the latest and likely the hostage to Washington politics by lack of faith in the American peo-
last major achievement by President blocking extended unemployment ple,” Obama said.
Barack Obama and the Democratic- benefits for millions of out of work The president said that the out-of-
controlled Congress, an 18-month Americans. work people he hears from are “not
partnership that strove simultane- “It’s time to do what’s right, not looking for a handout. They desper-
ously to fix a battered economy and for the next election, but for the ately want to work. Just right now,
enact sweeping changes to health middle class,” Obama said in a pres- they can’t find a job.”
care, education and more. idential jawboning statement in the “These are honest, decent, hard-
Whatever the longer term impact Rose Garden Monday morning. working folks who have fallen on
— the most far-reaching changes in Lawmakers have battled for hard times through no fault of their
the health care legislation won’t weeks over legislation extending own.”
unemployment benefits to workers The $34 billion needed to extend REUTERS
start until 2014 — the immediate Barack Obama pauses while speaking about the economy in the Rose
aftermath is unemployment that who have been out of a job for long benefits would be borrowed, adding
stretches of time. The last such to the nation’s mounting debt. Garden of the White House in Washington,D.C.
scrapes double digits and deficits far
deeper than Obama and his allies
inherited in January 2009.
The Republicans who worked
extension expired at the end of May,
leaving some 2.5 million people
without benefits, with hundreds of
Republicans have tapped into the
public’s anger and concern over the
national debt, saying they would
Democrats ready to
thousands more losing benefits each support extending jobless benefits
ceaselessly to thwart the president’s
agenda are emboldened, while
Democrats who voted it into law
week.
The Senate is set to take up the
measure again Tuesday, immediate-
only if the bill was paid for.
“Everyone agrees on extending
the additional unemployment insur-
extend jobs money
brace for majority-threatening elec- By Andrew Taylor checks averaging $309 a week for
ly after the swearing in of a replace- ance, but the Democrat way is to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS those whose eligibility had
tion losses. ment for the late Sen. Robert Byrd. insist we add it to the national debt
“Did they do the right thing for the expired.
Filling that seat will give Democrats at the same time, while blocking WASHINGTON — With a new Obama launched a fresh salvo on
public interest? I think so, but that the 60 votes they need to block a Republican efforts to pass the same
depends on your values,” said James face and a 60th vote for breaking a Monday, demanding that the
Republican filibuster. extension without the debt,” said Republican filibuster, Senate Senate act on the legislation —
Thurber, professor and director of Obama’s argument has become a Don Stewart, spokesman for Senate
the Center for Congressional & Democrats are preparing to restore after a vote already had been
familiar one, as Democrats try to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, jobless checks for 2.5 million peo- scheduled for Tuesday — and
Presidential Studies at American use the Republican blockade of R-Ky.
University. “You are elected, you get ple whose benefits ran out during a blasting Republicans for the
unemployment benefits as a wedge White House spokesman Robert congressional standoff over deficit holdup.
power, you govern and you change issue heading into the November Gibbs said extending unemploy-
things the way you said you would.” spending. President Barack Obama “The same people who didn’t
midterm elections. ment benefits amounts to “emer- says, “It’s time to do what’s right.” have any problem spending hun-
That doesn’t mean you’ll be reward- On Monday, he sought to cast his gency spending” that justifies high-
ed. “They’re going to get punished for But first, Obama and his dreds of billions of dollars on tax
Republican opponents as hypocriti- er deficits. Under GOP presidents, Democratic allies are pressing for breaks for the wealthiest
it,” Thurber said, in part because the cal for having voted for extensions he told reporters, most Republican
economy has not responded strongly, maximum political advantage, Americans are now saying we
of unemployment benefits when his lawmakers agreed, but now they are blaming Republicans for an shouldn’t offer relief to middle-
but also because midterm elections are Republican predecessor, President insisting that extended benefits be
rarely kind to the party in control of impasse that halted unemployment class Americans,” Obama said.
George W. Bush, was in the White paid for.
the White House.
THE DAILY JOURNAL OPINION Tuesday• July 20, 2010 9
Who Knut? Contact Us
“W
ho’s Knut?” came
the question. ‘Obviously, telling somebody that they know
“What do you
mean, who is Knut?,” I replied, as something that they so clearly don’t is not the
if it was the most ridiculous ques- best way to tap into the deep recesses of their
tion on Earth. brain where useless knowledge hibernates.’
“Here, in your column. You ref-
erence Knut. Who is Knut?,” came Daily Journal e-mail:
“You mean Gingrich?” came the into a frenzied blitz of appearances, letters@smdailyjournal.com
the continuation of answering a feeble try. books and even a Vanity Fair cover.
question with a question. Tel: 344-5200
From the furrowed brows and Or, they can simply continue to Fax: 344-5298
“Knut. Everybody knows Knut,” rolled eyes, you’d think I had shake their head and adhere to the
I explained without really explain- Mail: 800 S. Claremont St., #210
slipped in nods to “The Gulag notion that Knut is not a pop cul- that obnoxious guy at a party who San Mateo 94402
ing at all. My interrogator hadn’t Archipelago” and recombinant ture reference that everyday Jane
been living under a rock. There throws out cryptic quips and trivia
DNA. and Johns on the street would to sound smarter than everybody Newsroom
was no way he didn’t know what I “No! Knut! The polar bear! The immediately know. else. E-mail: news@smdailyjournal.com
was talking about. baby polar bear in Germany!” The And, when the reference isn’t Fax: 344-5298
But my far from illuminating Or, maybe I’m just a lowly scribe
aforementioned nerves were obvi- immediately recognizable, punch- whose brain folds overflow with
explanation was met with a shake ously shot. “You know — Knut- lines fall flat and stories require
of the head and a shrug of the way too many nonsensical tidbits. Letters to the Editor
mania!” digressions. Common wisdom says Coupled with a buck, that will get should be no longer than 250 words.
shoulders. Obviously everybody Perhaps Alexander Solzhenitsyn it’s not funny if you have to explain
didn’t know Knut. me a cup of coffee — not to men-
would have been an easier allusion. it; likewise, the brief, one-two tion a number of incredulous “what Perspective Columns
“You know. Knut. Knut,” I tried Obviously, telling somebody that impact of a feisty argument or
again as if the added emphasis in are you talking about” looks. should be no longer than 600 words.
they know something that they so ever-so-creative metaphor is com- At least next time somebody
my voice would make all the dif- clearly don’t is not the best way to pletely lost if it can’t be appreciat- • Illegibly handwritten letters and
asks, “Who knew?” the answer
ference in the world. tap into the deep recesses of their ed by the receiving audience. anonymous letters will not be accepted.
might be me.
Failure. “Knut.” brain where useless knowledge Apparently, columns, too, suffer at
So I tried the tactic most com- hibernates. And what are the other the hands of authors who assume • Please include a city of residence and
monly pulled out when dealing Michelle Durand’s column “Off the phone number where we can reach you.
person’s choices in this futile game everybody has at least a vague idea
with those who speak foreign lan- of obscure references? They can of what they are talking about. Beat” runs every Tuesday and • E-mailed documents are preferred. No
guages — louder and drawn out, as slap themselves on the forehead, I’d suddenly become the intern Thursday. She can be reached by e- attachments please.
if they are hard of hearing and conceding that yes, now that you of long, long ago who purposely
mail: michelle@smdailyjournal.com
intellectually slow. put it that way, they are simply wanted to question people on the • Letter writers are limited to two
“KNUUUUT.” slow and had forgotten about the street about obscure topics like fair- or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. submissions a month.
Still no dice and the sound of my rollie-pollie snow white furball that trade coffee without telling them 102. What do you think of this
voice constantly repeating the took Berlin Zoo visitors and the what it is because she believed it column? Send a letter to the editor: Opinions expressed in letters, columns and
name was beginning to grate on world by storm following his 2006 would spur their independent perspectives are those of the individual
letters@smdailyjournal.com. writer and do not necessarily represent the
even my nerves. birth and turned his young years research. Or, maybe I’d become
views of the Daily Journal staff.
L
ast week, the San Mateo for the seat he not escaped the attention of the business, lifestyle, state, national and world news,
ple to have the final say on the
County Board of currently holds. same organization which filed suit
we seek to provide our readers with the highest
manner of electing their county
Supervisors voted 4-1 not This is not to against Madera Unified: The
quality information resource in San Mateo County.
to place on the November ballot a representatives, whether at-large or Our pages belong to you, our readers, and we
say races for Lawyers’ Committee for Civil by district. choose to reflect the diverse character of this
question of great importance to the supervisor do Rights. The group tendered a letter
voters of the county: Should elec- All the dominos were falling and dynamic and ever-changing community.
not take place; to Gordon as board president and leading to a vote by the people, Publisher
tions for the Board of Supervisors they do occa- they testified to the Charter Review Jerry Lee
be determined by a countywide beginning with the grand jury let-
sionally, but truly competitive races Committee. ter, followed by the Madera County
Editor in Chief
election, as is done currently, or are rare. To the question of why, The Charter Review Committee
Jon Mays
should they be done districtwide, court case, followed by the recom- Sports Editor
there is a simple, one-word answer: leads to the third strong reason the mendation of the Charter Review Nathan Mollat
as is done in every other county in money. To be competitive, a cam- board might have voted differently.
California? The sole vote in favor Committee. Amazingly, it all Copy Editor/Page Designer
paign needs to plan on spending a Every eight years a Charter Review Erik Oeverndiek
of placing the question before the stopped with the vote of the super-
minimum of $1.50 per vote cast. Committee is impanelled and given Production Manager
voters was that of President Rich visors.
Therefore, to reach the 100,000- the task of reviewing the county’s Nicola Zeuzem
Gordon. Ignoring four strong rea- plus who typically vote in a coun- At the meeting where the super-
charter. Specific portions may be Production Assistant
sons to align themselves with tywide race, a campaign needs to highlighted for review, and this visors voted against placing the Julio Lara
Gordon, the others cast their votes plan on spending $150,000 mini- year’s committee was asked to look question on the ballot, Supervisor Marketing & Events
Adrienne Tissier was quoted as Kerry McArdle
to stick with the status quo. mum. How many of us know 150 at the topic of elections. While the
One strong reason to join with individuals who could give the committee favored at-large elec- saying, “We have the best of both Senior Reporter
worlds. You have to come from a Michelle Durand
Gordon would have been to also maximum allowed campaign con- tions by a vote of 11-4, they
district, but you get elected at- Reporters
join with the 2009 civil grand jury. tribution of $1,000? Or, 300 for nonetheless voted in favor of put- Emanuel Lee, Heather Murtagh, Bill Silverfarb
In 2009, the civil grand jury took $500? Or, 600 for $250? Well, not ting the question to the electorate large.” One wonders who she was
up the issue of countywide versus referring to when she said “we.” Senior Correspondent: Events
many of us, which is why the seats on the November ballot, along with Susan E. Cohn
district elections and made a rec- have remained mostly uncontested other recommended changes to the Could it be that “we” refers to the
ommendation to the board to board itself, since they have been Business Staff
and held by the well-connected, the county charter. Obviously, the com- Charlotte Andersen Anthony Aspillera
switch to the latter. Among the incumbent or the appointed. For mittee was aware of the grand jury able to hold onto their power and, Mark Aspillera Jennifer Bishop
many reasons given was the lack of some supervisors holding seats for the last thirty years at least, Keith Blake Gloria Brickman
report and the LCCR case against Gale Divver Robert O’Leary
competitive races against an today, all three descriptions apply. Madera Unified. pass it on to a select few of their Jeff Palter Kris Skarston
incumbent in the last 30 years; cur- The grand jury also pointed out The fourth and final, strong rea- choosing? Indeed, why risk the sta-
rent Congressmember Jackie to the board that the county may be son the board might have voted tus quo by giving it to the people to Interns • Correspondents • Contractors
Spier’s defeat of then-incumbent in violation of the California with Gordon is the most com- decide? Michael Almonte Diana Clock
Michael Costa Philip Dimaano
supervisor, James Fitzgerald, in Voting Rights Act of 2001, as was pelling of all: The decision of how Darold Fredricks Miles Freeborn
1980, was the last. Before this ruled against Madera Unified to elect the board of supervisors Matt Grocott is a member of the San Brian Grabianowski William Jeske
Cheri Lucas April May
year’s primary, it had been 13 years School District which had similar belongs to the people; it is the Nick Rose Theresa Seiger
at-large elections for school board Carlos City Council.
since an open seat had been con- rightful place for the final decision Andrew Scheiner Alex Shamis
Eliot Storch Jeremy Venook
Give
CSM
credit
I
t’s been a season of love thus far for
San Francisco Giants broadcaster Jon
Miller, who will be inducted into the
broadcasters’ wing of the Baseball Hall of
Fame later this week.
Last weekend at AT&T Park, he was
feted for his accomplishment, but there
have been a number of local fans who have
been disappointed at the larger media’s
lack of complete coverage of his accom-
plishments.
Especially those long
associated with the
College of San
Mateo. While Miller
himself has said sev-
eral times he started
his broadcasting
career at CSM, many
REUTERS
larger media outlets
Oakland’s Rajai Davis,left,is congratulated after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning.It was one of only three hits for the A’s.
consistently glance
over that fact. Even
Lance Armstrong’s lawyer: ‘Stop leaks’ Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Miller in Los these leaks have intensified.” title for doping, said the use of banned sub-
By Jim Vertuno
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Angeles says it’s “especially unfair to subject An e-mail message left for Miller was not stances was common on the team. Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong to this continuing media blitz immediately returned Monday. has denied those allegations and has questioned
AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong’s attor- when he is in the middle of his final Tour de Armstrong has denied allegations of doping. Landis’ credibility.
ney sent a letter to the federal prosecutor inves- France.” The investigation was spurred by accusations The New York Times reported that authorities
tigating the seven-time Tour de France winner A copy of the letter was obtained by the from Floyd Landis, one of Armstrong’s former have issued grand jury subpoenas. According to
and his associates for possible fraud and doping Associated Press. teammates on the US Postal team, in a series of the New York Daily News, one of those went to
violations, complaining about leaks to the The letter also said Armstrong’s attorneys e-mails sent to cycling and doping officials this American cyclist Greg LeMond, a three-time
media. talked to Miller about the leaks less than two spring. Tour winner who has feuded with Armstrong for
Monday’s letter from Tim Herman to weeks ago and are “extremely frustrated that Landis, who was stripped of his 2006 Tour several years.
THE DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS Tuesday• July 20, 2010 13
OAKLAND
Continued from page 11
gone for extra bases.
Patterson scored on David Ortiz’s sacrifice
fly. Then with two outs, Beltre hit a drive to
a better chance to win the Cup again.
“This was so far complex that I don’t want
to get into those questions,” Grossman said.
“Obviously his goal is to win the Stanley Cup.
disappointment out there,” Parise said. “Lou
looks like he’s really striving to make changes
and get things going in the right direction,
left-center for his 15th home run to give If he didn’t think there was an opportunity to because we have not been performing the past
the A’s a 1-0 lead. Boston a 2-1 lead. do that, then he would not have gone there.” few years when it counts.”
Matsuzaka struck out the next two batters Sheets left the game after walking Marco Devils president and general manager Lou The Devils have been very active since the
and didn’t allow another hit until Mark Ellis Scutaro to load the bases with two outs in the Lamoriello, and coach John MacLean didn’t
seventh inning, kicking the ground in apparent playoffs ended. MacLean was named to
hit a two-out double in the seventh inning. immediately return telephone messages seek-
That put runners on second and third and disgust as he walked back to the dugout. Jerry replace Jacques Lemaire, who retired. The
ing comment.
ended the night for Matsuzaka, who struck out Blevins helped him escape the jam by getting team reacquired veteran center Jason Arnott in
James disappointed Cleveland Cavaliers’
six and walked two in 6 2-3 innings. pinch-hitter Bill Hall to ground out. a trade and signed defensemen Henrik
fans earlier this month when he signed with
Daniel Bard relieved and got Gabe Gross to NOTES: The last 10 games between the the Miami Heat for a chance to chase an NBA Tallinder and Anton Volchenkov and goal-
pop out to third base to end the threat. The A’s teams had been played in Boston, the longest title with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. tender Johan Hedberg in free agency.
put two runners on in the eighth against Bard, such streak between the teams since 1919. ...
but Kurt Suzuki grounded out to end that The Devils’ only major loss in free agency The No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 NHL
A’s 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff was scratched with
inning. Jonathan Papelbon pitched a perfect a stiff back. ... Oakland placed OF Ryan was defenseman Paul Martin, who went to the draft, Kovalchuk has scored 338 career goals
ninth for his 21st save in 24 opportunities. Sweeney on the DL with a right knee injury Atlantic Division-rival Pittsburgh Penguins. — the most in the NHL in that period. He has
The A’s, coming off a three-game sweep in that will require season-ending surgery. ... The 27-year-old Kovalchuk was traded to only been to the playoffs twice in eight NHL
Kansas City, were looking to move above .500 Boston 3B Mike Lowell had a cortisone injec- the Devils by Atlanta in February after reject- seasons, winning only one game.
for the first time since June 11 but were unable tion in his injured right hip Monday and will ing a 12-year, $101 million extension offered
by the Thrashers. Kovalchuk was acquired from the Thrashers
to generate nearly enough offense. begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A
The Red Sox took the lead in the fourth Pawtucket on Thursday. ... OF Jeremy Kovalchuk (KOH’-vul-chuck) had 41 goals along with defenseman Anssi Salmela for for-
when Patterson legged out a leadoff triple to Hermida (ribs) is expected to join the Red Sox and 44 assists last season when he earned $7.5 ward Niclas Bergfors, defenseman Johnny
snap an 0-for-11 string. Patterson was traded in Seattle later this week after playing two million. He posted only 10 goals and 17 Oduya, prospect Patrice Cormier, a first-
from Oakland to Boston on June 26 and five rehab games at Pawtucket. assists with the Devils. rounder and a swap of second-round picks.
Bowl winning coach Dick Vermeil. lost the ball that came with the set, but it has tips, mind you. I’m talking solid contact.
LOUNGE
Continued from page 11
***
Speaking of baseball, I may yet still have
time to convert my daughter. Despite the fact
been substituted with a rubberized Tigger-
emblazoned ball which has a lot of rebound.
Granted, she has no plate discipline —
She still doesn’t quite grasp the whole con-
cept on balls and strikes or base running, but
I’m just happy she’s getting into the swing of
she’s already declared baseball “boring,” she swinging at everything that comes her way things.
gree. Not many schools — two-year or four- appears to be finding her groove as a hitter. — and still has to be reminded how to stand Next step: Whiffle Ball and bat and over-
at our makeshift plate, but she seems to have hand pitching.
year schools — can boast the hall of fame It’s been a while since I bought any sport
stardom that has attended CSM. Not only is equipment for her — who, believe it or not, an uncanny ability to make contact with min-
Miller now in a hall of fame, but he follows is now 7 years old and heading into the sec- imal instruction from myself. Monday morn-
Nathan Mollat can be reached by e-mail:
in the footsteps of NFL Hall of Famers John ond grade — but on a whim, I bought an ing, we went to the park and she hit the ball nathan@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650)
Madden and Bill Walsh, as well as Super oversized plastic bat and ball. We already on eight consecutive pitches. Not just foul 344-5200 ext. 117.
THE DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS Tuesday• July 20, 2010 15
TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
MLS STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE
@ Dodgers @Dodgers @Arizona @Arizona @ Arizona @ Arizona vs. Florida
7:10 p.m. 7:10 p.m. 6:40 p.m.
CSN-BA HD
6:40 p.m. 5:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
CSN-BA HD
EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division East Division
W L Pct GB
CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD CSN-BA HD W L Pct GB
W L T Pts GF GA Atlanta 54 38 .587 —
vs. Boston vs.Boston New York 58 33 .637 —
7:05 p.m. 12:35 p.m. vs.White Sox vs. White Sox Columbus 9 3 4 31 22 13 Tampa Bay 56 36 .609 2 1/2 New York 49 44 .527 5 1/2
vs. White Sox Philadelphia 48 44 .522 6
CSN-CAL HD CSN-CAL OFF 7:05 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
1:05 p.m. OFF New York 8 6 2 26 18 19 Boston 53 40 .570 6
CSN-CAL CSN-CAL Florida 45 47 .489 9
Toronto FC 6 5 4 22 18 17 Toronto 47 46 .505 12
Washington 40 53 .430 14 1/2
Chicago 4 5 5 17 18 19 Baltimore 29 63 .315 29 1/2
July 22 July 31 Aug. 7 Aug. 14 Aug. 21 Aug. 28 Sept. 5 Central Division
@ Galaxy vs. Seattle @ Colorado vs.Kansas City vs.LA Galaxy @ N.Y. Kansas City 4 8 4 16 13 20 W L Pct GB
7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 4:30 p.m. @ Houston Central Division
ESPN2 CSN-CAL CSN-CAL 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia 4 8 2 14 18 26 St.Louis 52 41 .559 —
CSN-CAL
W L Pct GB Cincinnati 52 42 .553 1/2
New England 4 9 2 14 15 26
Aug. 14 Chicago 51 41 .554 — Milwaukee 43 51 .457 9 1/2
July 21 July 24 Aug. 1 Aug. 7 Aug. 22 Aug. 28 D.C. 3 11 3 12 12 28
@Boston @Washington @Atlanta Detroit 48 43 .527 2 1/2 Chicago 42 52 .447 10 1/2
vs.Washing- @ Chicago
4 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. vs.Chicago @ Atlanta Minnesota 49 44 .527 2 1/2 Houston 38 55 .409 14
ton
FSC 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
3 p.m.
FSC
4 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Kansas City 40 52 .435 11 Pittsburgh 32 60 .348 19 1/2
W L T Pts GF GA Cleveland 39 54 .419 12 1/2
AL LEADERS NL LEADERS Los Angeles
Real Salt Lake
12
9
2
4
3
3
39
30
27
28
8
13 West Division
West Division
W L Pct GB
BATTING—Hamilton, Texas, .353; Morneau, Min- BATTING—Prado, Atlanta, .323; Ethier, Los Ange- FC Dallas 6 2 7 25 19 13 W L Pct GB San Diego 54 37 .593 —
nesota, .345; MiCabrera, Detroit, .340; Cano, New les,.318; Byrd,Chicago,.316; Polanco,Philadelphia, Colorado 6 4 5 23 17 14 Texas 54 39 .581 — San Francisco 51 42 .548 4
.316;Pujols,St.Louis,.310;Loney,Los Angeles,.309; San Jose 6 4 4 22 18 16 Colorado 50 42 .543 4 1/2
York, .336; ABeltre, Boston, .333; Boesch, Detroit, Los Angeles 50 45 .526 5
DWright,New York,.309. Los Angeles 49 44 .527 6
.325; Guerrero,Texas,.319. Houston 5 7 4 19 21 22 Oakland 46 47 .495 8
RUNS—BPhillips,Cincinnati,69;Prado,Atlanta,65; Seattle 5 8 4 19 18 24 Arizona 35 58 .376 20
RUNS—Crawford,Tampa Bay,71;Youkilis,Boston, Weeks, Milwaukee, 62; Howard, Philadelphia, 60; Seattle 36 57 .387 18
69; MiCabrera, Detroit, 67; Teixeira, New York, 65; Chivas USA 4 9 2 14 17 21
Votto,Cincinnati,60;Kemp,Los Angeles,59;Pujols,
Sunday’s games
Cano,New York,64; Hamilton,Texas,62; Jeter,New St.Louis,59. Sunday’s games
NOTE:Three points for victory,one point for tie. Colorado 1,Cincinnati 0
York,62. RBI—Howard, Philadelphia, 74; Hart, Milwaukee, Cleveland 7,Detroit 2 Florida 1,Washington 0
RBI—MiCabrera, Detroit, 82; Guerrero, Texas, 76; 70;Pujols,St.Louis,67;DWright,New York,67;Gomes, N.Y.Yankees 9,Tampa Bay 5
Cincinnati, 64; Loney, Los Angeles, 64; CYoung, Ari- Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh 9,Houston 0
ARodriguez,New York,73;Hamilton,Texas,67;Kon- Texas 4,Boston 2
zona,62. Philadelphia 2,Toronto FC 1 Atlanta 11,Milwaukee 6
erko,Chicago,66;Quentin,Chicago,64;DelmYoung, Toronto 10,Baltimore 1
HITS—Prado,Atlanta,126;BPhillips,Cincinnati,112; Columbus 2,New York 0 St.Louis 5,L.A.Dodgers 4
Minnesota,64. Minnesota 7,Chicago White Sox 6
Byrd,Chicago,109;Howard,Philadelphia,109;Loney, FC Dallas 2,Real Salt Lake 0 San Diego 6,Arizona 4
HITS—Hamilton, Texas, 128; ISuzuki, Seattle, 120; Oakland 9,Kansas City 6 N.Y.Mets 4,San Francisco 3,10 innings
Los Angeles,108;Braun,Milwaukee,107;CGonzalez, Colorado 1,Kansas City 1,tie
Cano, New York, 119; MYoung,Texas, 115; ABeltre, Colorado,105;Pujols,St.Louis,105;Weeks,Milwau- Seattle 2,L.A.Angels 1,10 innings Chicago Cubs 11,Philadelphia 6
Sunday’s Games
Boston, 113; MiCabrera, Detroit, 113; Crawford, kee,105; DWright,New York,105. Monday’s Games Monday’s Games
Los Angeles 2,D.C.United 1
Tampa Bay,111. DOUBLES—Werth,Philadelphia,28;Byrd,Chicago, Tampa Bay 8,Baltimore 1 Milwaukee 3,Pittsburgh 1
Thursday,July 22
DOUBLES—Markakis, Baltimore, 31; Hamilton, 27;ADunn,Washington,26;Loney,Los Angeles,26; Texas 8,Detroit 6,14 innings St.Louis 8,Philadelphia 4
San Jose at Los Angeles,7:30 p.m.
Texas,29;Longoria,Tampa Bay,29;VWells,Toronto, Torres, San Francisco, 26; Braun, Milwaukee, 25; Florida 9,Colorado 8
Saturday,July 24 Cleveland 10,Minnesota 4
28;ABeltre,Boston,27;MiCabrera,Detroit,27;Mauer, Holliday,St.Louis,25;BPhillips,Cincinnati,25;Prado, Cincinnati 7,Washington 2
Atlanta,25; DWright,New York,25. FC Dallas at Toronto FC,1 p.m. Kansas City 5,Toronto 4,10 innings
Minnesota,27. Houston at Columbus,4:30 p.m. Houston 11,Chicago Cubs 5
TRIPLES—Victorino, Philadelphia, 8; SDrew, Ari- Boston 2,Oakland 1
TRIPLES—Crawford, Tampa Bay, 7; Span, Min- Chivas USA at Real Salt Lake,7 p.m. Arizona 13,N.Y.Mets 2
zona,7;Fowler,Colorado,7;Bay,New York,6;Pagan, Chicago White Sox 6,Seattle 1
nesota, 7; Pennington, Oakland, 6; Podsednik, San Francisco 5,L.A.Dodgers 2
New York, 6; JosReyes, New York, 6; AEscobar, Mil- Tuesday’s Games
Kansas City,6;AJackson,Detroit,5;Youkilis,Boston,
5; 8 tied at 4.
waukee, 5; Furcal, Los Angeles, 5; Morgan,
Washington,5; Olivo,Colorado,5.
TRANSACTIONS L.A.Angels (O’Sullivan 0-0) at N.Y.Yankees (P.Hughes
Tuesday’s Games
Milwaukee (Bush 4-7) at Pittsburgh (B.Lincoln 1-3),
11-2),4:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m.
HOME RUNS—JBautista, Toronto, 25; MiCabrera, HOME RUNS—Fielder, Milwaukee, 23; ADunn, BASKETBALL
Tampa Bay (Garza 10-5) at Baltimore (Arrieta 3-2), Colorado (Francis 2-3) at Florida (N.Robertson 6-7),
Detroit,24;Hamilton,Texas,22;Konerko,Chicago,21; Washington,22;Hart,Milwaukee,22;Pujols,St.Louis, National Basketball Association
22; Votto, Cincinnati, 22; Howard, Philadelphia, 21; BOSTON CELTICS—Re-signed G Nate Robinson. 4:05 p.m. 4:10 p.m.
Guerrero,Texas,20;CPena,Tampa Bay,20;Quentin,
AdGonzalez,San Diego,20; Reynolds,Arizona,20. CHICAGO BULLS—Signed G Ronnie Brewer. Texas (Tom.Hunter 6-0) at Detroit (Galarraga 3-2), San Diego (LeBlanc 4-7) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 2-3),
Chicago,19;VWells,Toronto,19.
DALLAS MAVERICKS—Signed F Dirk Nowitzki. 4:05 p.m. 4:10 p.m.
STOLEN BASES—Crawford,Tampa Bay,33;Pierre, STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Houston, 28; AMc- MIAMI HEAT—Re-signed C Jamaal Magloire and
Chicago, 33; RDavis, Oakland, 28; Gardner, New Cutchen, Pittsburgh, 21; Morgan, Washington, 21; F James Jones. Cleveland (Masterson 3-8) at Minnesota (Slowey Washington (Atilano 6-6) at Cincinnati (Leake 6-1),
Pagan,New York,20;HRamirez,Florida,19;JosReyes, MILWAUKEE BUCKS—Signed G Keyon Dooling. 8-5),5:10 p.m. 4:10 p.m.
York,26;Podsednik,Kansas City,25;BUpton,Tampa
New York,19; Stubbs,Cincinnati,18. NEW JERSEY NETS—Named Sam Mitchell, Larry Toronto (Litsch 0-4) at Kansas City (Lerew 1-3),5:10 Houston (W.Wright 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster
Bay,25; Andrus,Texas,24; Figgins,Seattle,24. Krystkowiak, Popeye Jones, John Loyer and Tom
PITCHING—Jimenez,Colorado,15-1;Wainwright, p.m. 8-7),5:05 p.m.
PITCHING—Sabathia,New York,12-3;Price,Tampa St.Louis,14-5;JoJohnson,Florida,10-3;Carpenter,St. Barrise assistant coaches.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS—Named Rich Cho Boston (Wakefield 3-8) at Oakland (Braden 4-7), Philadelphia (Moyer 9-9) at St.Louis (Carpenter 10-
Bay, 12-5; Pettitte, New York, 11-2; PHughes, New Louis, 10-3; Latos, San Diego, 10-4; Lincecum, San
general manager. 7:05 p.m. 3),5:15 p.m.
York, 11-2; Lester, Boston, 11-4; Verlander, Detroit, Francisco, 10-4; Arroyo, Cincinnati, 10-4; Pelfrey, UTAH JAZZ—Signed G Raja Bell to a three-year N.Y.Mets (Dickey 6-3) at Arizona (Enright 1-2),6:40
11-5; Pavano,Minnesota,11-6. New York, 10-4; DLowe, Atlanta, 10-8; Halladay, contract. Chicago White Sox (Danks 9-7) at Seattle (Fister 3-
p.m.
STRIKEOUTS—JerWeaver, Los Angeles, 142; FH- Philadelphia,10-8. FOOTBALL 5),7:10 p.m.
San Francisco (Lincecum 10-4) at L.A.Dodgers (Ker-
ernandez, Seattle, 134; Lester, Boston, 130; Liriano, STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum, San Francisco, 136; National Football League Wednesday’s Games
BUFFALO BILLS—Signed DE Alex Carrington to a shaw 9-5),7:10 p.m.
Minnesota, 125; Verlander, Detroit, 119; Morrow, Haren,Arizona,133;Halladay,Philadelphia,131;Jo- Tampa Bay at Baltimore,9:35 a.m.
Johnson, Florida, 130; Wainwright, St. Louis, 130; four-year contract. Wednesday’s Games
Toronto,119; JShields,Tampa Bay,114. CINCINNATI BENGALS—Released G Jason Shirley. L.A.Angels at N.Y.Yankees,10:05 a.m. Houston at Chicago Cubs,11:20 a.m.
Dempster,Chicago,129;Kershaw,Los Angeles,129.
SAVES—Soria,Kansas City,25;NFeliz,Texas,25;RSo- CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed TE Joel Gamble. Cleveland at Minnesota,10:10 a.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh,4:05 p.m.
SAVES—HBell,San Diego,26;FCordero,Cincinnati, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed WR Eddie Kenni-
riano,Tampa Bay, 23; Papelbon, Boston, 21; Gregg, 25; BrWilson,San Francisco,25; Capps,Washing- Toronto at Kansas City,11:10 a.m. Colorado at Florida,4:10 p.m.
son.
Toronto,21;Jenks,Chicago,20; ABailey,Oakland, ton,23; Lindstrom,Houston,22; Nunez,Florida,22; NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Signed QB Sean Can- Boston at Oakland,12:35 p.m. San Diego at Atlanta,4:10 p.m.
20; Rauch,Minnesota,20; MRivera,New York,20. FRodriguez,New York,21;Wagner,Atlanta,21. field to a four-year contract. Texas at Detroit,4:05 p.m. Washington at Cincinnati,4:10 p.m.
650-322-9288
FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS®
TUESDAY, JULY 20
Calendar
Sparrows. 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Oak
SWEET
Continued from page 1
Finding Jett
Find Jett Cakes on Facebook or
Parkway for an hour or so in the after-
noon, drawing the Silicon Valley crowd
and exchanging tips with other food
Animals in Action. 10:30 a.m. Room Theatre, San Mateo Main
Twitter:@jettcakes truck purveyors. The owner of Curry Up
Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Library, 55 W. Third Ave. Persian Now, who sells Indian street food, told
Point Drive, San Mateo. Observe movie with English subtitles. Free. food circles lately, the 36-year-old San Jett to ensure she is properly permitted
Wildlife Keepers taking animals for For more information call 522-7807. Carlos mom of three travels around the and invested months getting it up to
walks, leading training sessions and and sometimes teases about making her
more. For more information visit Computer Basics Class. 6 p.m. East Peninsula doling out cupcakes, cake and speed. She also had to master driving the own food extra spicy to encourage more
www.coyoteptmuseum.org. Palo Alto Library, 2415 University cookies to those who follow her locales vehicle; the steering wheel is on the dessert sales.
Ave. Learn about the parts of a com-
Tuesday Tales. 11 a.m. Coyote Point puter, get familiar with the mouse on Facebook and Twitter. She’s also opposite side, it tops out around 40 mph There are concerts in the park, sports
Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, and keyboard, how to open and close found fans in those who just happen to and Jett still isn’t sure exactly how much games, private events and the original
San Mateo. Story time, animal pres- programs as well as saving files. gas it uses. But the truck, more vintage
entation and exploration activity. Free. For more information 321- stumble on the 1972 postal truck she home base of Cowabunga. Then, of
Free. For more information visit 7712. uses to deliver and sell her goods. looking than the standard taco delivery course, there is happy hour.
www.coyoteptmuseum.org. Painted white and with the fiberglass vehicle, was perfect.
Wine and Cheese Pairing. 6:15 p.m. “I thought what do people like to do at
Facebook, Myspace and Twitter to 7:15 p.m. Atria Hillsdale, 2883 S. cupcake perched on top, the truck has Jett also didn’t have to look far for a this time of day,” said Jett.
Class. Noon. Brisbane Library, 250 Norfolk St., San Mateo. Enjoy a wine become the symbol of Jett Cakes. name that summed up mobile desserts;
Visitacion Ave. Learn about popular and cheese tasting with pairings from The answer — happy hour — offers
social networking sites, including a representative from Whole Foods. “Everybody knows to look for it,” Jett her last name already said it all. up discounted cupcakes, miniature ver-
how to create your own account, find Free. For more information call 378- said. Jett also glommed onto another fash- sions and often free giveaways. When
helpful applications and stay safe. 3000.
Previous computer basics and word But Jett, 36, wasn’t always in the bak- ionable food fad: using the Internet and she parks down the street from a wine
processing or equivalent suggested. Water-Wise Ways: Stopping the ing business. She worked for Yahoo! for cell phones to tell people where to find bar like The Cask in San Carlos, she
Free. For more information call (415) Drain on your Wallet. 6:30 p.m. to
467-2060. 8:30 p.m. Foster City Council a long time — using her friends and her truck and what flavors they can jokes that customers can have the best of
Chambers, 620 Foster City Blvd., family as guinea pigs for her love of expect to find. both kinds of happy hour.
Learn to Play Mah Jong. 1:30 p.m. Foster City. This seminar will help cooking on the side — but headed to Vanilla, chocolate and red velvet are
to 3:30 p.m. Fitness Center of Little attendees learn about the most ineffi- Even beyond the post-work dessert
House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo cient sources of indoor water use, Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San daily standards. By season, order and hour, the Jett Cakes’ Facebook page is a
Park. Free. for more information call what products are available to Francisco and decided to commit herself whim, the baking racks inside the
326-2025. improve efficiency and what rebates snapshot of just how happy the offerings
are available to save money and to sweet treats. cramped truck could also be filled with are making customers.
Tuesday Tea at Little House. 2 p.m. water. Free. For more information About a year ago, she read an article refreshing vanilla lemon, ooey-gooey “Yummy to my tummy!” “I want a
to 3 p.m. Little House Auditorium, gvisit www.fostercity.org/news/go-
800 Middlefield Ave., Menlo Park. green.cfm. about Coolhaus, a modern-day ice cream salted caramel and fruity strawberry vanilla cupcake!” “Hooray for Jett
State Champion singers and dancers truck in Los Angeles and the idea of a cupcakes. The cupcakes decorated like Cakes!”
from the Priscilla Stanford Studio Native in Containers. 7 p.m. San
will perform their exciting show. Carlos Library, 610 Elm St. Make roving bake shop was born. At the same baseballs, complete with red stitching, Some suggest Jett apply for the televi-
Refreshments will be served. $1 your garden sustainable and ‘green’ time, the gourmet food truck craze was are a particular hit at Little League sion show Cake Boss. Another wants to
members, $2 non-members. For more in every sense of the word by plant- exploding and Jett, who never really games.
information call 326-2025. ing California native plants. Free. For know if she’ll be at the farmers’ market.
more information call 591-0341. wanted a sit-down bakery, was inspired. The cookie cravers aren’t left out — Several rave about the free mini cupcake
KidsWorld Under the Sea. 5:30
Country Western Night at
Before packing up the truck for deliv- there could be snickerdoodle and choco- giveaways.
p.m. 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City.
Including interactive performances Rainbow Skate. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ery, Jett bakes in a commercial kitchen at late almond fleur de sel. When the fans show up at the truck,
with singing, dancing, games, crafts Redwood Roller Rink, 1303 Main Cowabunga Creamery in downtown San When she began using the truck earli- Jett likes placing a face to the Twitter
and fun learning opportunities. Free. St., Redwood City. Join for a special
Fore more information e-mail shel- ‘Country & Western’ themed night on Carlos — yet another reason her three er this year, Jett admits being a bit nerv- and Facebook names.
bi@spinpr.com. July 21st where we’ll skate and blade young kids are certain her job is the best ous. “It’s really fun to meet the people
to the top two-step and line-dancing
Dancing on the Square. 6 p.m. to 8 hits all night long. Tickets are $9 at ever. Not only does she make cupcakes, “How many cupcakes do I make? who’ve been following you and that you
p.m. Courthouse Square, 2200 the door. For more information call she bakes at the ice cream shop! What if I sell only two? Thankfully, my know are enjoying your stuff,” Jett said.
Broadway, Redwood City. Show off 245-5367. Then she and her husband, Brian, husband said just go. It was scary, but “That’s why I’m doing this.”
your salsa dancing with instructors
from Vera. Free. For more informa- THURSDAY, JULY 22 found a 1972 mail truck on Craigslist worth it,” Jett said. And the smiles on their faces?
tion visit Scan Photo Memories. 10 a.m. to
redwoodcity.org/events/dancing. 11:30 a.m. Computer Lab of Little
taking furloughs to help trim about said Muller, who does not want to think
TAX
House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo
Birth of Impressionism. 7 p.m. Park. $20 for members, $25 for non-
Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de members. For more information call $900,000 from the city’s budget. what the city will have to do if the tax
las Pulgas. Slide talk about the cur- 326-2025. The city had to dip into its reserves by does not pass.
rent deYoung exhibition. For more $500,000 to help meet this year’s budget, “We have to continue to provide serv-
information call 591-8286. Computer Basics. 10 a.m. Half Continued from page 1 a fact that concerns Alifano. ices,” Muller said. “We need some rev-
Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Ave.
Meeting on Sustainability. 7 p.m. to Learn about the parts of a computer, “Money has to be put back into enue enhancement.”
9 p.m. San Mateo City Council get familiar with the mouse and key- major cuts.
Chambers, 330 W. 20th Ave., San board, how to open and close pro- reserves,” he said. “We have restricted The city’s main source of income, the
Mateo. Join fellow residents in learn- grams, as well as saving files. Free. “If someone can show me what anoth- reserves that can’t be touched because it hotel occupancy tax, is down dramatical-
ing about and discussing sustainabil- For more information call 726-2316. er alternative is, I’ll go there,” Fraser is tied to paying down debt from bonds.” ly by 18 percent or about $720,000.
ity efforts in our city. Free with gifts said. “Unfortunately, it may come down
for the first 50 in attendance. For Animals in Action. 10:30 a.m. The city eliminated 16 positions last Hotel taxes make up about 35 percent of
more information visit http://loma- Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote to taxes.” With the state facing a $19 bil- year and is strapped with paying more Half Moon Bay’s general fund revenue,
prieta.sierraclub.org/bcfc_events.asp. Point Drive, San Mateo. Observe lion deficit, Fraser anticipates more state
Wildlife Keepers taking animals for than $1 million a year to pay off a court- which was projected at $9.1 million for
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 walks, leading training sessions and takeaways of the city’s property tax rev- ordered settlement for the botched fiscal year 2009-10.
Bye, Pain! 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ye’s more. For more information visit enue. Beachwood development. The city is Kowlczyk wants the city to move in
Chi Clinic, 105 N. San Mateo Drive, www.coyoteptmuseum.org. The additional revenue is needed to
San Mateo. Reduce pain by acupunc- stuck with the Beachwood expenditure the direction of raising revenue by boost-
ture on the reflex and trigger points End of Life Decisions. Noon to 1 maintain essential city services, accord- for the next 30 years after it issued bonds ing economic development and finding
on the ears. Free. Suggested $5 dona- p.m. 1528 South El Camino Real, ing to a staff report by interim City to pay off a court-ordered settlement. ways to bring more tourists to the area.
tion to Leukemia and Lymphoma Suite 301, San Mateo. Expert infor-
Society. For more information call mation on how to save on cemetery
Manager Michael Dolder. The city was ordered to pay Palo Alto “We have to put pressure on ourselves
558-8118. property costs, getting a free will and If residents do not pass the tax, the developer Charles Keenan $18 million to find revenue. We have to exhaust all
Introduction to Progressive Bridge.
a long term health care. Free. For police department may dissolve and the by Aug. 29 of last year or face stiff penal- ideas before we consider raising the tax,”
more information and to RSVP call
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fitness Center of 372-0795.
city would be forced to contract with ties. he said. “This will make Half Moon
Little House Auditorium, 800 Middle another city or the county for police serv-
Ave., Menlo Park. $2 members, $3 Keenan won a settlement in U.S. Bay’s sales tax the highest in the Bay
non-members.
Clarifying the Alzheimer’s ices, according to the staff report. District Court after being denied the right Area.”
Diagnosis and Preparing for Care.
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Silverado Senior Half Moon Bay’s recreation staff has to build a number of homes on wetlands Alifano, however, said much of the
Community Forums at Little
House. 11 a.m. Little House, 800 Living, 1301 Ralston Ave., Belmont. been reduced by 50 percent, street repairs in a 24-acre plot known as Beachwood. revenue generated from a sales tax would
Middle Avenue, Menlo Park. ‘OK! RSVP by Monday, July 19 by calling have been scrapped, the police depart-
654-9700. A survey by the city indicates 69 per- be picked up by visitors to the city.
I’ve Had a Heart Attack. Now What?’ ment has been cut by 20 percent and its
Guest speaker, Robin Weddell. Free. cent of residents would support the 1 cent Over the last two years, Half Moon
For more information call 326-2025. Movies on the Square. 8:45 p.m. police chief is forced to work part-time sales tax. A simple majority is need for Bay has made more than $2.3 million in
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, because of its budget deficit.
Magic of Chin Chin. 1 p.m. to 2 Redwood City. Bring your family to the tax to pass. cuts from its budget.
p.m. The Shops at Tanforan, Lower see the 1951 classic ‘An American in The sales tax would sunset after seven “I expected the community to want to Sales tax revenue dropped about 11
Level, in front of Old Navy, 1150 El Paris,’ starring Gene Kelly. Free. For years, if Half Moon Bay residents ulti- help us but this is beyond what I expect- percent last year, or about $196,000, and
Camino Real, San Bruno. See an more information call 780-7340. mately approve the 1 percent transaction
exciting magic show by international ed,” Alifano said. “None of us want to construction-related service charges are
champion magician Chin-Chin. Also and use tax. see the increase but putting it on the bal- down 50 percent or $550,084.
learn a cool magic trick. You won’t In April, city employees agreed to lot will let the residents decide.” Councilwoman Naomi Patridge could
want to miss this fun event, part of
Summer Mall Camp, with free events salary and benefit reductions along with The city is running leaner than ever, not be reached for comment.
all summer. Free. For more informa-
tion call 873-2001.
ed, only Gastelum and Medina were of resisting arrest when officers tried
Paws and Claws Wildlife Show.
1:30 p.m. Coyote Point Museum,
1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo.
Learn about Coyote Point’s muse-
um’s non-releasable animals. For
TEEN
Continued from page 1
charged. The others were released due to
insufficient evidence, Wagstaffe said.
On Monday afternoon, Medina and
serving a warrant and was sentenced to
five days jail.
Medina is the second 14-year-old in
more information visit coyotepmuse- Gastelum appeared in court and asked San Mateo County ever charged as an
um.org. for appointed attorneys. They did not adult with attempted murder. In 2009,
expected to survive, Wagstaffe said. enter pleas and return to court July 27. suspected Norteño Vladmir Ernesto
Movies at Little House. Little House
Auditorium, 800 Middlefield Ave., While police investigated the event, Meanwhile, they both remain in custody Santos became the first after allegedly
Menlo Park. 1:30 p.m. Featuring ‘Les Gastelum made a gesture of a gun with
Miserables.’ $2 members, $3 non- on no-bail status. stabbing a man near the Redwood City
members. For more information call his fingers toward one of the witnesses, Gastelum is also facing an allegation train station to earn his gang tattoos.
326-2025.
Wagstaffe said. he violated probation with his new Santos is currently scheduled for trial
Special Pirate Story Time Although four individuals were arrest- arrest. He was convicted in August 2009 Aug. 30.
Adventure. 4 p.m. San Mateo Public
Library, 55 W. Third Ave. Special
suspect pulled out a handgun and shot male, between 20 and 30 years old, 6
Pirate Story Time Adventure for chil-
dren ages 4 to 8. Learn pirate talk and
do some fun pirate activities. Free.
For more information call 522-7838.
SHOOTING the victim. The suspect hopped back into
the Chrysler and the vehicle fled the area
feet tall and 175 pounds. No suspect
description was available for the female
Music on Broadway: California Continued from page 1 in an easterly direction through the park- suspect. The victim was transported to
Cowboys. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ing lot and then eastbound on State Standord Hospital with non-life threat-
Downtown Millbrae, parking lot on
Magnolia and Hillcrest. Country sedan, when a male occupant from the Route 92 with the woman driving the ening injuries, according to police.
rock. Free. For more information call
car confronted the victim for talking to car, according to police. Anyone with information about the
259-2360 or visit
www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/recreation. the woman at the gas station, according The victim is a 26-year-old Half Moon incident is asked to contact the Half
to police. Bay resident. Moon Bay Police Department at (650)
Foreign Film: The Song of
A physical altercation ensued and the The suspect is described as a white 726-8286.
THE DAILY JOURNAL COMICS/GAMES Tuesday • July 20, 2010 21
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 that has profitable possibilities. Staying on top of it will even-
tually generate impressive returns.
One of the most constructive relationships you’ve ever formed
may develop for you in the year ahead. It will be with an CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Instead of just sitting
individual who will introduce you to a whole new variety of around simply wishing for things to occur for you, get up and
interests that will open your eyes to a greater world. make something happen. You’re smart enough to know what
must be done to get things rolling.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) - As long as you don’t prejudge
events in advance, things will turn out to your liking. In fact, AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Challenges can stir up your
it is likely to be a far more exciting day for you if you simply juices to succeed, even if it takes a second or third effort
flow with the tide. to do so. Your appreciation for the value of persistence will
serve you very well today.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Preventive maintenance now can
save you a bundle of money later. Those items on which you PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - You can’t merely talk about
spend a little bit of time taking good care of now will continue things to make them a reality, what you have to offer must be
to remain in excellent condition. promoted and sold. Fortunately, you’ll know how to shape an
effective presentation to the right people.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Keep your priorities in order by
working from a checklist of all your important assignments. If ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Things rarely are exactly as
you have a plan and are methodical now and it will pay off for we envision them to be, so be prepared to make adjustments
you in both time and money. when events or items don’t fit perfectly into your plans. Make
things happen your way.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Be as gracious of a receiver
today as you are a giver. Someone who thinks highly of you TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Once you put your mind to
may offer you an item of considerable value today and would it, you’ll find multiple solutions to a problem you originally
have his/her feelings hurt if you refused it. thought had one answer. Chances are you’ll even find one
that’s far better than your first conclusion.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Because complications could Previous
arise if you aren’t a bit of a risktaker today when the occasion GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - You are likely to be the one
calls for it, you need to recognize when you are operating in calling the shots on a challenging assignment, but that Sudoku
this kind of territory. Be open-minded. doesn’t mean others shouldn’t have any input at all. In fact, it
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14
15 16 17
18 19 20
21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35
36 37 38
39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47
48 49 50
51 52 53
54 55 56
GOT JOBS?
gee, beneficiary or authorized agent is
201 Personals attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale
duly recorded with the appropriate Coun-
FUN WOMAN WAITS!
ty Recorder’s Office. DATED: 07/07/2010
SF, 23 yrs. Loves FUN, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800
romantic dinners, sweet Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI
VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Informa-
The best career seekers talk & flowers.
Affectionate guy a +. tion: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale
Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A.
read the Daily Journal. Lets talk soon.
Call me NOW! is a debt collector attempting to collect a
650.288.4271 debt. Any information obtained will be
Must be 18+. used for that purpose. FEI #
We will help you recruit qualified, talented 1006.104609 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/2010
individuals to join your company or organization.
610 Crossword Puzzle 610 Crossword Puzzle 610 Crossword Puzzle 310 Misc. For Sale 316 Clothes 380 Real Estate Services
2 LIGHT fixture shades - vintage, 1960’s, SHOES - 6 pair ladies flat shoes, new
square ceiling glass shades, 11”X11”x1”, 6.5 size, $3/each, tan color, SM.
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle original beauty, $15. (650)347-5104 (650)343-7250 DISTRESS
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
ALUMINUM FOLDING fabric camping
chair, new, $15., SM, (650)343-7250 SOCCER CLEATS - 3 pair, size 6,7 & 8,
$10. each, (650)679-9359
SALES
ACROSS DOWN 33 Remainder 55 Vegas signs
BAG OF CRAFT ITEMS - $30., ask for
Denise, (650)589-2893 WOMEN'S SHOES size 10 $3 each.
Bank Foreclosures.
1 Letters on the 1 “I give!” 34 Like sourballs 56 Storage building BALANCING DISC for back by "Body
(650)638-1739 $400,000+
Ronald Reagan 2 Proctor __ 35 “Rarely, if __ ...” 57 “__ Only Just Sport" $15. (408)249-3858
317 Building Materials Free list with
4 Student of appliances 36 Lang of Smallville Begun”: BARBIE DOLL - 36 inch "my size" Bar-
bie doll, fully dressed, $35., (650)583- DOUBLE PANED GLASS WINDOWS - pictures.
Socrates 3 Single-masted 38 In the style of Carpenters hit 5233 various sizes, half moon, like new, $10. PeninsulaRealEstate.info
and up, (650)756-6778
9 Travel like Eris or ship 47 Slangy reversal 58 Director Kazan BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - travel Free recorded message
Ceres 4 Deg. for many
of direction 59 Actor Arkin
size, wrist, fast reading, used only a few
times, $25/obo, (650)223-7187
DOUBLE SINK - white porcelain cast
iron, 32 3/4” wide X 22 3/4” deep, $75.,
1(800)754-0569
14 Zippo 69-Across (650)341-1861 ID# 2042
49 Work shirker 61 Chopped spread BOOKS (150+) - Ency,novels, etc.,
15 Put to work 5 Tree also known great condition, 1960-70’s, $30. for all, Dolphin RE
16 Source of some as basswood 51 Movie segment 64 Fenway Park’s SSF, (650)583-8069 318 Sports Equipment
urban pollution 6 Andrea Bocelli 53 Dull finish Williams BOOKS- TRAVEL, art, nutrition and 2 GOLF CLUBS - Ladies, right handed,
17 Temptations delivery 54 Egypt’s __ High 65 It usually ends in classics. FREE - $3, cash only. putter & driver $7/each Cash,
(650)755-8238 (650)755-8238 HOMES & PROPERTIES
number 7 Works the bar Dam “ite” The San Mateo Daily Journal’s
BUSINESS COMPUTER BAG - black, BIKE - Spalding Blade 26”, 10 speed, weekly Real Estate Section.
19 First name in TV 8 “To a ...” poem ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: new, 17 inch , $49., SM, (650)343-7250 new helmet, clean, both $45., SOLD!
talk 9 Josh White CHANDELIER - Vintage Style, perfect BROWN LEATHER GOLF BAG with 11 Look for it
20 CIA boss Panetta number for bedroom or sitting are. Rose/Pink golf clubs, $65/all, (650)592-2648 every Friday and Weekend
acrylic beading, teardrop crystals, soft to find information on fine homes
21 Ward, to Beaver 10 Thespian’s lighting, pretty . $65. (650)400-4642 GLOUCK 17 SEMI Automatic 9mm pis- and properties throughout
tol. 1K rounds of ammo, 2 extra clips. Ex- the local area.
22 Brunch fare résumé listing COOKBOOK "HOW to cook everything" cellent cond. SOLD!
23 Tell-all news story 11 Fin or sawbuck $10. (408)249-3858
GOLD'S GYM - GT2000Power Tower +
25 Market special 12 “Now it’s clear!” DOG CAGE/GORILLA - folding Instructions as new, asking $225.00
large dog cage good condition, 2 door obo, (650)344-6565 INVESTORS WANTED
27 Guinness serving 13 Backpacker’s with tray, $75.,(650)355-8949 for Private Loans.
29 4-Across, to shelter ENGLISH BONE china cups and sau-
KAYAK - Necky Looksha 4 model, 17 ft.,
53 lbs, $1,250., (650)394-4243 9-11% Secure Return.
Aristotle 18 Still in the crate cers $8/each. (650)692-3517
34 Pre-fax 22 Soccer shout
MITZU JR. tour kids set 7 clubs & bag Call Solomon
ETAGER over the toilet water tank - wal- $15/all obo. (650)952-0620
nut, $25., San Mateo, (650)341-5347 (415) 377-1284 broker.
communication 24 Tennessee Ernie PUNCHING BAG $50. (650)638-1739 Red Tower Funding, Inc.
37 Mob hit victim, Ford number GAS BBQ- complete, like new, bought
ROLLER BLADES - GLX bravo blade
for $400, sacrifice $100, top of the line,
often 26 Things to wear (818)970-1815, San Mateo. size 7-8 purple, great condition $6.,
(650)578-9208
39 Worthless talk 28 Homeless SAVE ON
40 __-garde itinerants HENRY THE BOTTLE HOLDER -perfect
SNOW SHOES - Men’s, new, Atlas #7
BUYING OR SELLING
condition from Bombay store discontin-
41 “Thrilla in Manila” 30 One with a ued, $100., (650)867-2720 Series includes poles, gaiters and tote A HOME!
bag, $125. all, (650)368-7975. Personal Service
boxer cause Margaret Dowd
42 School rides 31 Greet the villain HOOKED ON SCHOOL SUCCESS TITLIST GOLF club 983k driver 9.5 de-
gree grafaloy stiff/ $75 obo. (650)952- Bus: (650)794-9858
07/20/10 Learning System for ages 8-12,(Grades
43 Soprano Fleming 32 Blunted blade xwordeditor@aol.com 3-6) - NEW - $50., Call (650)349-5749 0620 Cell: (650)400-9714
Lic# 01250058
44 Spray graffiti on, JANET EVANOVICH hardback books - WOODEN TENNIS RACKET '50's or
say (3) @ $3.00 each, (650)341-1861 older "C"Hemold $25., (650)868-0436
45 Stocks or bonds KARASTAN AREA RUG - 5’ X 3’, 100% 322 Garage Sales 381 Homes for Sale
all wool, thick pile with fringe, solid color
46 Swap the old for beige, very clean, $60., (650)347-5104
the new THE THRIFT SHOP FABULOUS
LAUNDRY OR SHOPPING CART folds
48 First name in with 4 wheels, $19., SM, (650)343-7250 Bag Sale WEST SIDE
scat Sat., July 24 & 31 SAN MATEO
50 Legendary loch MERCHANT MARINE, framed forecastle Episcopal Church
card, signed by Captain Angrick '70. 13 x
1 South El Camino Real 4 Br + 4 Ba, 2 FRs
52 21-Across, 17 inches $35 cash. (650)755-8238
San Mateo 94401 Never been on
slangily
56 Having just
MIRROR OCTAGON GOLD FRAME
beveled edge new never hung 30 inches
(650)344-0921
Open Saturdays Only 10 am - 4 pm
the market
exercised
x 22 inches $40., (650)868-0436 $995,000.
60 Returns pro PAPERBACK BOOKS (80) J.R Roberts Needs UpDating
62 Move carefully
Western Series (gunsmith) $30/all, Call for private
(650)592-2648
GARAGE SALES showing
63 Convention
nametag word
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
$300., (650)344-9783
-
ESTATE SALES Broker Associate
64 Doris Day SCALE - Ohaus 2,610g troy capacity
Make money, make room! #00344774
number
$65., (650)344-8549
List your upcoming garage (650)888-9906
66 Poland Spring SOPRANOS COOKBOOK and calen- sale, moving sale, estate
dar $10/all. (408)249-3858 sale, yard sale, rummage
competitor WALKER - fold up, like new, has two sale, clearance sale, or
67 Carriage return, wheels, $20. (650)342-7568 whatever sale you have... 440 Apartments
these days WEIGHT BENCH - Free, you haul. in the Daily Journal.
BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view,
(650)638-1739
68 Catch some rays Reach over 82,500 readers 1 bedroom $1275, 2 bedrooms $1375.
WETSUIT - Barefoot, like new, $40., New carpets, dishwasher, balcony, cov-
69 Campus VIPs (650)367-8949 from South San Francisco ered carports, storage, pool, no pets.
to Palo Alto. (650)344-8418 or (650)595-0805.
70 Tractor maker
WORLD CUP memorabilia '94 USA Bear in your local newspaper.
John mascot, 2 sport cups unused and collec- REDWOOD CITY - 1 bedroom, full ga-
tors pins $55/all. (650)591-6596 rage, hardwood floors, $1050./mo.,
71 USNA grad By Fred Piscop Call (650)344-5200 (650)701-0541
(c)2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
07/20/10 WWII BOOKS $10-$15. (408)249-3858
LEAVER
CONSTRUCTION
• Remodeling
• New Construction• Additions
• Bathrooms • Kitchens • Decks
Free Estimates/Lic. Since 1986
jeffleaver@yahoo.com
(650)465-0796
26 Tuesday • July 20, 2010 THE DAILY JOURNAL
MORALES SERVANDO
HANDYMAN
ARRELLIN
Fences • Decks • Arbors LANDSCAPING &
•Retaining Walls • Concrete Work CONSTRUCTION
• French Drains • Concrete Walls We do hauling, clean ups,
•Any damaged wood repair indoor and outdoor
•Powerwash • Driveways • Patios
• Sidewalk • Stairs demolition, top soil and
• $25. Hr./Min. 2 hrs. mulch, power washing,
Free Estimates we dump any junk,deck and
20 Years Experience fences staining, custom and
(650)921-3341 complete gardening.
(650)347-5316 Lic. # 36267 & 36268
(650)346-7582
www.moralesfences.com
(650)771-2276
Electricians Moving
OSCAR’S
CHEAP REBARTS INTERIORS
Hunter Douglas Gallery
ROLANDO’S
GUTTER SERVICES
New Installation and Repair
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
For all seasonal services!
HAULING! Free Measuring & Install.
1115 California Dr. #A
Roofing Repair Light moving! Burlingame
Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing/Gutter
Pressure Washing Decks, Fences - New & Repair Haul Debris! (650)348-1268
and much more.
Free estimates, Quality Jobs 17 Years Experience - Best Prices 650-583-6700 www.rebarts.com
(650)630-6963 (650)245-3162 (24/7!)
Kitchens
Handy Help SMALL JOBS PREFERRED BRAND NEW Chinese Wok
Steve’s Non-stick surface with aluminum lid and
Handyman Service cooking impliments, $10, 650-595-3933
ALL HOME REPAIRS Prompt, Tidy, Friendly
Carpentry, Cabinets, Wainscot Stephen Pizzi LAURELWOOD KITCHEN & BATH
Paneling, Moulding, Painting, Drywall Window Washing
Repair, Dry Rot, Minor Plumbing & (650)533-3737 Design and Technical
Electrical & More! Lic.#888484 Installation Expertise
Small jobs OK! Insured & Bonded 1224 W. Hillsdale Blvd
Contractors Lic.# 931633/Insured
San Mateo
CALL DAVE (650)302-0379
(650)242-4102
Hardwood Floors Next to Piazza in Laurelwood
hopping Center off Hwy 92
HANDYMAN REPAIRS
& REMODELING JURADO HARDWOOD
• Carpentry • Plumbing FLOORS
Decks & Fences • Kitchens • Bathrooms All Types Installation Landscaping
• Dry Rot • Decks Refinish, Repairs, Recoats
MARSH FENCE Priced for You! Call John Insurance Fire & Water Work
General Contractors
& DECK CO. (650)296-0568 A Specialty
State License #377047 Free Estimates Lic.# C 15426682
Licensed • Insured • Bonded Lic.#834170 (650)359-6242
Fences - Gates - Decks
Stairs - Retaining Walls
10-year guarantee
Quality work with reasonable prices
Call for free estimate (650)571-1500 PAYLESS KO-AM
HANDYMAN HARDWOOD FLOORING Notices
Kitchen & Bathroom •Hardwood & Laminate
Remodels Installation & Repair NOTICE TO READERS:
California law requires that contractors
Electrical, All types of •Refinish SAME DAY SERVICE taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor
•High Quality @ Low Prices Refuse Removal or materials) be licensed by the Contrac-
Roofs. Call 24/7 for Free Estimate tor’s State License Board. State law also
Fences, Tile, Free estimates requires that contractors include their li-
Concrete, Painting, 800-300-3218 Reasonable rates cense number in their advertising. You
can check the status of your licensed
No job too large or small
Plumbing, Decks 408-979-9665 Call Rob
contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-
321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking
jobs that total less than $500 must state
All Work Guaranteed Lic. #794899
(650)995-3064 in their advertisements that they are not
(650)771-2432 licensed by the Contractors State Li-
cense Board.
SENIOR HANDYMAN
“Specializing in Any Size Projects”
•Painting •Electrical
•Carpentry •Dry Rot
40 Yrs. Experience
Retired Licensed Contractor
(650)871-2900
THE DAILY JOURNAL Tuesday • July 20, 2010 27
Cash
4 Gold
Instant Cash for We make loans
we l
lr y & D iamo n ds on Jewelry & Coins
Je
We buy all diamonds
can offer you to p do lla r
less
and jewelry items regard all antique
for Every Day We Are
of their condition. We ur items in to one of ou
r experts
BUYING
rio d jew elr y. Br ing yo
and pe
sh offer.
for an appraisal and ca
B u y & S e l l
B u l l i on inum
r, & Plat
l ve
Gold, Si af, American Eag
le,
ple Le
Gold: Ma Krugerrand.
s
a t i n u m : All Size
l
ll Sizes P
Silver: A
U.S.
Gold Coins
USED
NEW
500
............................... $150 to $7,
$1.00 ................. $75 & Up..... ..... ..... . $16 5 to $5, 000
....................
$2.50 ............... $145 & Up..... ..... .... $10 00 to $7, 500
....................
$3.00 ............... $350 & Up..... ..... ..... . $31 0 to $8, 000
....................
$5.00 ............... $275 & Up..... ..... ..... $62 5to $10 ,00 0
....................
$10.00 ............. $575 & Up..... ,000
........................... $1200 to $10
$20.00 ........... $1150 & Up.....
To Our Customers:
Numis International Inc.
Foreign Coins
is a second
generation, local
& family owned
of coins!
Paying more for pro business here in
Millbrae since 1963.
foreign gold coins.
Note: We also buy n
t to market fluctuatio Our top priority has
All prices are subjec rs paying
ed la rg e qu an tit ie s of old silver dolla been the complete
We especially ne buy
Do no t cl ea n coins. Note: We also satisfaction of our
more for rare da te s! ctuation.
in s. Al l pr ic es are subject to market flu customers.
foreign silver co