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LOS ANGELES The 24-year-old man who crashed head-on into another vehicle early Wednesday morning — killing a Hollywood director and his son, a student at Santa Monica College — pleaded not guilty Friday to two counts of gross vehic- ular manslaughter while intoxicated. Hector Velazquez-Nava, a native of Mexico, was driving a GMC Yukon at approximately 2:20 a.m. Wednesday on PCH between Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon Road in the Pacific Palisades when it drifted into oncoming traffic, striking a 1997 Infiniti Q30 driven by director Robert Clark. A GOOD FRIDAY Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] Clark, 67, of the Pacific Palisades, and The St. Monica Liturgical Dancers drape the blood of Christ onto a replica of the cross during the Pascal Triduum Liturgy on Good Friday at St. his son, Ariel Hanrath-Clark, 22, of Santa Monica Church. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and falls just before Easter. Monica, were killed in the crash. Clark is best known for directing the holiday classic “A Christmas Story,” as well as writing, directing and producing the teen cult films “Porky’s” and “Porky’s II: The Next Day.” His son was a musician at Locals mapping out future SMC who had written several composi- tions for the college’s jazz ensemble. BY MELODY HANATANI and Sunset Park region, and the Wilshire ment would be ideal. Both Velazquez-Nava and his passenger, Daily Press Staff Writer Boulevard/Montana Avenue and Mid- Holding a green marker, one woman Lydia Mora, 20, of Azusa, were treated at a city areas. began freely scribbling all over the map, hospital for minor injuries following the OCEAN PARK The future of the develop- “We want to come up with a set of prin- writing “trees” all along the sides of crash, police said. mental landscape of Santa Monica rests in ciples for new development in the neigh- Lincoln and Ocean Park boulevards. Velazquez-Nava’s blood-alcohol level the hands of its residents. borhood as well as new development along Behind her table, another group of resi- was allegedly three times the legal limit of The city’s Planning and Community the corridor and we want it to reflect the dents argued over traffic, eventually reach- 0.8 during the collision on the Pacific Development department concluded its three- values of the community,” said Eileen ing a consensus that the city should install Coast Highway, according to reports. part series of community workshops Thursday Fogarty, director of Planning and mobile physical barriers to separate on and Police also said the suspect had neither night at Olympic High School to solicit resi- Community Development. off peak traffic lanes. documentation of legal U.S. residency nor dent’s ideas on how they envision their neigh- On Thursday, more than 50 residents At several tables, residents agreed that a a California driver’s license. borhoods to look in the next few decades. from the Ocean Park and Sunset Park parking structure or shared parking spaces Velazquez-Nava could face at least 12 years It was part of phase two in the formation neighborhoods sat around tables, observing would be ideal at the plaza on the southeast in prison if convicted. He is scheduled to of an updated Land Use and Circulation a large map focusing in on the Lincoln corner of Lincoln and Ocean Park boule- return to court May 7, according to reports. Element (LUCE) of the city’s general plan. Boulevard and Ocean Park Boulevard inter- vards. Another group of locals saw an His bail was set at $200,000. Even if The LUCE, which was last updated in 1984, section — the intersection where both com- opportunity to develop multi-family hous- Velazquez-Nava were to make bail, would shape the city’s developmental munities meet. From a stack of colored ing where Fukui Japanese restaurant is locat- reports said he would be ineligible to be appearance in the future through changes in paper, each labeled with words such as ed in the Albertsons plaza. released on bond because he is in the the city’s Zoning Ordinance. “multi-residential housing,”“parking struc- Every table had different ideas, with some country illegally. Community workshops have previous- ture,” “restaurant,” and “retail,” residents ly been held for the Pico Neighborhood glued onto the map where such a develop- SEE PLAN PAGE 16 [email protected]

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa Modern Times [email protected] Lloyd Garver Send comments to [email protected] Did Richards’ fall from a tree? EDITOR Editor: Michael Tittinger Keith (Richards), ol’ boy, what have you been up to [email protected] lately? Having recently admitted to snorting his father’s A closer gander at ASSOCIATE EDITOR Daniel Archuleta ashes mixed with cocaine (“Family lines,” April 4), Mr. [email protected] Richards has once again caught our attention. One has to wonder whether his recent disclosure is just another STAFF WRITERS attempt at grabbing the spotlight, albeit a silly one. But April’s reader mail Kevin Herrera what one really has to ask is: Was he snorting this con- [email protected] coction when he fell out of the coconut tree in Monserrat IT’S TIME ONCE AGAIN FOR YOU TO Don’t feel bad, Huan. It’s probably easy for some- last year? The investigative journalist in me says, “well, hear from your fellow readers. Below, you’ll one who’s getting old to confuse the two of them. Melody Hanatani maybe.” Does snorting a dead person’s ashes mixed with find some of the comments on my columns I wrote about the experiment in which [email protected] cocaine cause someone to lose their balance, or climb a in the past few months. I hope you’ll feel free my wife and I gave up credit cards for a few PARENTING coconut tree in the first place? Coconut trees are known to send me your opinion of my opinions in months, and one reader responded quite Nina Furukawa to have few branches to grab hold of. the future. emotionally: [email protected] More importantly, does the actual person you are Some of the responses to my column about R919…: “In 1987, I made the decision to snorting have a direct influence on your behavior? For the movie, “Borat” include: live debt-free for the rest of my life ... I refuse to STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER example, would snorting the ashes of Brian Jones have ED: We laughed hard at the movie — then sell myself into indentured servitude to the Fabian Lewkowicz caused a different result? Does Keith have anything to felt like we should be apologizing to someone, credit card industry ever again. It isn’t worth it. [email protected] do with the disappearance of Jim Morrison’s urn? but didn’t know who.” I am a free man.” PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN Certainly, Mr. Richards has opened up new avenues HERMIT: “I’ve only seen that man on TV Christine Chang of investigation related to many of the mysteries of the and he is the most repulsive creature I’ve ever [email protected] rock world. Keep it up Keith, we’ll be watching. seen on TV,and you know TV has a lot of com- Michael Glorieux petition for ‘repulsive.’” I WROTE ABOUT THE ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Santa Monica GARY: “Enough Borat already!!... in reality, Robbie P. Piubeni Mr. Cohen is not funny. Anyone who would do PROBABILITY OF FOOD [email protected] what he is doing for profit, needs some form of Rob Schwenker psychiatric intervention.” Greenies shouldn’t hate on drivers FROM CLONED ANIMALS [email protected] Editor: And here are some responses to my column At times, it is almost amusing to listen to certain cit- about the new citizenship test: BEING ON OUR GROCERY ADVERTISING ASSISTANT izens and certain people at Santa Monica City Hall pon- CONSCIOUSNESS: “... if we as a common Cynthia Vazquez tificate about riding bicycles and buses as we go about people, use our head and not be afraid of what SHELVES IN THE NOT-TOO- [email protected] doing the necessary chores of our daily lives. I am we don’t know but embrace the unknown to retired and live south of Ocean Park Boulevard. Bus #8 learn ... we could really show the rest of the DISTANT FUTURE. THIS IS OPERATIONS MANAGER Connie Sommerville suffices if I need to go to UCLA. The senior fare beats world what America was founded on.” [email protected] the parking fee at UCLA and time-wise it is about equal TIGER: “The number of people in the U.S. ONE READER’S RESPONSE: for driving. To go to the area of 14th (Street) and Wilshire House of Representatives, Ha! I don’t even PRODUCTION MANAGER (Boulevard) — which I consider the hub of the business know that one!!” 'EVERYTHING WILL TASTE Tessa Vergara districts — riding a bus is not so good. The cross-town I received, among others, the following [email protected] bus is OK. To go back south, one must go north first. response to my column that was in praise of LIKE CHICKEN!!!' That is not OK. This is where the system fails. Most of us “wishy-washiness:” PRODUCTION ASSISTANT want to finish our errands and then return home. RALPH: “Jimmy Buffett must be quoted in Frances Casareno [email protected] Many areas of the city are not even accessible to this regard: ‘Indecision may or may not be my I wrote about all of the politicians who bus stops. Many people have children that must be problem.’” don’t seem to have a good memory when it CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER taken to appointments or elderly who need to be My New Year’s column consisted of making comes to crimes they may or may not have Annie Kotok transported to schools or physicians appointments. resolutions for other people. Here’s what a cou- committed. The responses included: [email protected] Last Saturday, while at the hairdresser on Wilshire, at ple of readers thought about it: DAVID: “Must be something in the water least three women came in with walking assist devices MARIA: “It really hurts me to admit that I in Washington that is creating all these hazy CIRCULATION and a companion. These people will not be using buses agree with your writing 100 percent. You are memories. That would explain all those cam- Keith Wyatt Glenn Bolan as they are unsteady on their feet. on target.” paign promises that they just can’t seem to [email protected] During the past two years, I have done a family PHIL: “All public figures should resolve that recall.” genealogy and bringing home 2,500 sheets of paper on if they get into trouble to not enter rehab imme- CALL: “If only Clinton had said he could- NEWS INTERNS a bus is impossible. Going shopping for groceries for a diately and refuse to take responsibility for any- n’t recall Monica.” Irene Manahan family is not easily done by bus. Three or four bags of thing except alcoholism.” I talked about the new screening devices at Kristin Mayer groceries are heavy and could easily end up on the I wrote about the probability of food from airports that are capable of seeing what we street if one gets bad bags. cloned animals being on our grocery shelves in look like under our clothes. One reader SPECIAL PROJECTS To all young males who advocate using bicycles for the not-too-distant future. This is one reader’s couldn’t resist taking what I chose to believe Dave Danforth [email protected] transportation, do so by all means. But keep in mind response: was a playful swipe at me: the variety of folks who live here and cannot do so. At CARMEN:“Everything will taste like chicken!!!” JIM: “Lloyd, unless you are some alien Carolyn Sackariason some point, if you marry or get two dogs that need to I talked about the recent practice of presi- being, they already know what you look like [email protected] go to the vet these things require auto transit. Or if dential hopefuls announcing their candidacy naked, and they aren’t looking forward to see- your doctor is not in town, good luck in getting there. on television entertainment shows. One per- ing it in person.” Be sure to patronize the businesses that the rest of son took exception to my opinion, threw in a So, in the future, whether you agree or dis- A newspaper with issues us do if you wish to close the streets to auto traffic. little insult, and demonstrated that he’s not agree with me, or even feel like insulting me, We can go elsewhere. the most careful reader in the world: just send me an e-mail. 1427 Third Street Promenade, #202 I would say that most people in Santa Monica do not HUAN: “Obviously, you’re really old and are Santa Monica, CA 90401 drive for amusement around Santa Monica. For those of stuck in another era ... P.S.Jay Leno is not funny Lloyd Garver writes the “Modern OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 us who are busy or work at home, time is of the essence. at all ... you really are old.” Times” column for CBSnews.com’s Helen Porter Well, Huan, I never mentioned Jay Leno in Opinion page and can be reached at Visit us online at smdp.com Santa Monica my column. I did talk about David Letterman. [email protected].

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It is time for the people of Ask for Santa Monica to stop donating to these monthly Mufflers and Tune Ups Here are your responses: organizations.” specials For Honda, Toyota, Lexus & Mazda “WHY, INDEED. THIS WASTED LARGESS “SANTA MONICA ENJOYS A HUGE has left the citizens of this community budget, thanks to taxpayers and local wanting badly. I guess it is because it business revenue. Our city leaders are 1048 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 • 310-584-9600 makes the city’s administration look spending “other people’s money.” Unlike good in some eyes and generates grants most families and businesses, they feel of all kinds which keep the problems no need to question to value for money accelerating and brings more problemat- spent or spend money wisely. The chari- ic people to this area for the handouts. It ties they lavishly support are the same is a self-defeating system.” ones that puts the city’s leaders in Same Cars, Lower Prices. office. One hand feeds the other.” “ONE WOULD WONDER WHAT EXPEN- SIVE charities? The city budget renders “I KNOW IT’S IMPORTANT ABOUT THE down to a little over $1.2 million a day to socialization and edification of Santa operate the city of Santa Monica and pro- Monica, but how about fixing up these vide the services and equipment for the freakin’ streets? I’m a disabled person following branches of the government: and I was careening down Arizona The police department, the city’s admin- Avenue today and I’ll tell you that there Don’t buy your Honda without calling me first! istrative staff, the city yard that includes are too many pot holes on that road.” trash collection, the Santa Monica We will beat any price quoted by Airport, the Blue Bus line, the pier and “THERE IS A CIRCUS IN TOWN. I LOVE the schools, to name a few. This does not those high-wire acrobats. What, that’s any Honda Dealership in LA. leave a heck of a lot of money for expen- just the City Council balancing between sive charities. But, I think that those taxing and spending the $442.26 mil- charities being referred to are those lion? How do I tax thee? Let me count helping the less fortunate among us.” the ways. The council uses every way possible to tax the rubes in this town “ONCE AGAIN, A FOOLISH QUESTION. then gives it away to the lazy communi- You are very right-wing and it’s disgusting.” ty corporation, Blue Bus, bicycle gangs, pier, squirrels, bay, hotel owners and Ed Hoffman “THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SANTA movie corporations. Wow, how about 310.612.6173 those cute dancing bears? No that’s just 9055 Washington Blvd Monica needs to get its priorities straight. They spend too much money on the Council tap dancing around every bums. They spend too much money council-made issue: Traffic, parking, messing up traffic, building those stupid bums. Every problem in this town is a little things in the middle of the street to direct result of the almost psychotic slow up traffic. They should start using desire to build everywhere. Well, how it on the police to allow people to use about the 27 clowns piling out of a little You are invited! car? No, that’s the highly paid patronage the parks. What’s the point of having a park if you can’t use it because it’s full jobs coming out of City Hall. Santa Believer and doubter, of bums and their garbage? As far as the Monica will be the first bankrupt city to amount of money the city budget has, have a solar panel on every rooftop, a saint and sinner, burdened and free, they most likely waste it because every- bum on every corner and every special young and old, rich and poor, body gets their cut. Each councilman interest group in Southern California. has his own pet projects and probably Thank you, City Council, for taking a and everyone in between! gets a kickback or something like that. charming beach town and turning it into That’s why so much money is wasted.” a hideous, bloated extension of Los We need YOU Angeles. Send in the clowns.” “WHAT DO WE DO WITH ALL THAT to participate with us in our eclectic, spirit-filled, growing church. money in the budget? I don’t know why “I NEED TO KNOW WHICH ONES ARE we do that. Santa Monica likes the guise expensive and what are affordable. It is of being a green city, but there is not an kind of a vague question. It is some- Please join us every Sunday at 11:00 am for live instrumental music inch of land left anywhere. They need to thing interesting to me, but it needs to and singing, fellowship, praise, prayer and worship. do something about the airport traffic be more tightly defined.” and the noise. There are too many jets coming out of there. It is very annoying. PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY After each service, Pastor Tom offers anointment with oil and a Santa Monica has turned the other way hands-on personal prayer for each individual who asks. when it comes to its citizens.” “THE ANSWER IS BECAUSE SANTA Come as you are and see what God will do for you. Monica knows how to use the govern- Bring your heart and leave with a new spirit! ment’s vouchers. It is not money from their pockets. It’s free money from the feds as handouts.” Special services are planned for: “IN REGARDS TO ALL THE ORGANIZA- TIONS in Santa Monica that are sup- Easter Sunday posed to be providing all these benefits April 8, 2007 to the homeless — it’s a load of old hog- wash. All these people who work for 5:00 am Sunrise Service and 11:00 am these organizations are making big bucks and they have CEOs. They run off in the sanctuary to other countries like Israel to see about what they can do for the home- Separate children’s service available every Sunday at 11:30 am less. Why don’t they take that money and do something with it. It just goes on and on and on. It has been 20 years now We hope to see YOU in our church soon! with this homeless situation. Most of Santa Monica Pentecostal Church INTERESTED IN YOUR DAILY FORECAST? Pastor Tom Mataika 844 Cedar Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 CHECK OUT THE HOROSCOPES ON PAGE 24! Call us at (310) 458-7737 International Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 7 Paving the road

Lebanese premier Rafik Hariri in Beirut, House Speaker Pelosi though Damascus has denied a role. Pelosi was the highest-ranking American politician to visit Syria since relations in Saudi Arabia after began to deteriorate in 2003. Then-Secretary of State Colin Powell meeting with Syrians went to Damascus in May 2003. She was accompanied by a delegation of BY DONNA ABU-NASR five congressional Democrats and Ohio Associated Press Writer Republican Dave Hobson. Their meeting with Assad included a RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Speaker of the lunch in Damascus’ historic Old City. House Nancy Pelosi continued her Mideast In an interview with ABC News, Cheney tour Thursday, a day after coming under said Assad has “been isolated and cut off sharp attack from the Bush administration because of his bad behavior and the unfor- for meeting with Syria’s leader. tunate thing about the speaker’s visit is it Pelosi arrived in Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. sort of breaks down that barrier.” ally, Wednesday night from Syria, where she defied the White House’s Middle East poli- cy by meeting with President Bashar Assad THE ROAD TO and insisting “the road to Damascus is a road to peace.” DAMASCUS IS A She met with Saudi King Abdullah when she first arrived in the kingdom Wednesday ROAD TO PEACE.” and was meeting Thursday with several members of the Shura Council, an unelected Nancy Pelosi advisory assembly named by the king. Speaker of the House The Bush administration accuses Syria of backing Hamas and Hezbollah and has “It means without him having done any rejected direct talks with Damascus until its of those things he should do in order to be changes its ways. acceptable, if you will, from an international “Unfortunately that road is lined with the standpoint, he gets a visit from a high-rank- victims of Hamas and Hezbollah, the vic- ing American anyway,” Cheney said. tims of terrorists who cross from Syria into Pelosi’s spokesman Nadeam Elshami Iraq,” said Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman responded to Cheney by saying Pelosi for President Bush’s National Security pressed Assad on issues of concern. Council. “It’s unfortunate that she took this “The administration has rejected the unilateral trip which we only see as counter- bipartisan recommendations of the Iraq productive.” Study Group to engage Syria and instead The Bush administration also says Syria is continues to engage in a war of words with fueling Iraq’s violence by allowing Sunni Republicans and Democrats on this issue,” insurgents to operate from its territory and he said from the Saudi capital, Riyadh. is destabilizing Lebanon’s government. Last year, the Iraq Study Group recom- Syrian security officials have been implicat- mended Washington open talks with Iran ed in the 2005 assassination of former and Syria to try to resolve the war. British sailors happy to return home following abduction in Iran BY TARIQ PANJA to be debriefed on their 13 days in captivity. Associated Press Writer Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup met with the crew briefly and described them as ROYAL MARINE BASE CHIVENOR, England being “happy and in good shape.” He dis- Fifteen Royal Navy sailors and marines held missed questions that the sailors and captive by Iran returned home Thursday to a marines had behaved improperly because nation relieved at their freedom but out- they took part in videos on Iranian state tel- raged that they were used for propaganda by evision in which they “admitted” trespassing Tehran. into Tehran’s territorial waters. Prime Minister Tony Blair called for “They did exactly as they should have continued international pressure on Iran, done from start to finish and we are proud of blaming elements of the Iranian govern- them,” he said. ment for backing militants in Iraq, where The tabloid Sun newspaper wrote, how- four British soldiers and a translator were ever, that “nobody emerges from this crisis slain in an ambush hours before the freed with credit.” crew touched down. “The sight of the illegally detained British “On the one hand we are glad that our forces thanking Iranian tyrants for their service personnel return safe and unharmed freedom will sicken the nation,”the Sun said from their captivity, but on the other we in an editorial. return to the sober and ugly reality of what Wednesday’s announcement by President is happening through terrorism in Iraq,” Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that the Britons Blair said outside his Downing Street office. had been released was a breakthrough in a The liberated crew broke open cham- crisis that had raised oil prices and escalated pagne and changed into fresh uniforms on fears of military conflict in the volatile the flight home. After landing at Heathrow region. The move to release the sailors sug- airport, they smiled and stood at attention gested that Iran’s hard-line leadership decid- before being whisked by two Sea King heli- ed it had shown its strength but did not want copters to the Royal Marines base at to push the standoff too far. Chivenor, southwest of London. Iran did not get the main thing it sought They joyfully embraced their tearful fam- — a public apology for entering Iranian ilies at the base, where they also are expected waters. State 8 WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 A newspaper with issues Reaching out of the silence Crackdown stream programming, said Vibert only fuels divisions. “He’s doing a lot of on fugitive On TV’s margins, Cambridge, a professor at Ohio University harm, planting a lot of suspicion,” said Rona who has researched immigrant use of broad- Popal, executive director of Fremont’s cast media. Afghan Coalition, which helps Afghans immigrants public access gives “It’s about identity, authenticity, coming access legal, social and medical services. out of the margins, not being silent,” she Popal is among the public figures Kabir BY ELLIOT SPAGAT immigrants a voice said. “They’re able to articulate an agenda criticizes by name on his show, calling her a Associated Press Writer that is community-oriented, share their supporter of Osama bin Laden and a mob- BY JULIANA BARBASSA aspirations with the wider community, and ster in the style of Tony Soprano. In a small SAN DIEGO More than one-third of 18,000 Associated Press Writer enter into dialogue with the larger American community, she says, even unsubstantiated people arrested in a nearly yearlong federal society, giving texture to a new culture, while claims like these can damage reputations crackdown on illegal immigrants were not SAN JOSE Anyone with something to say, in reaffirming their heritage.” when broadcast on television. the people authorities targeted, according to almost any language, can find a home on Some programs, like San Jose’s Arab TV, “We’re coming from a war-torn country,” government figures. public access television, which is why immi- aim to show mainstream viewers a different she said. “Our mind is already poisoned by The so-called “collateral arrests” involved grant communities are increasingly using it side of an ethnic group by showing success- thinking of, ‘Who is the enemy? Who is people picked up by immigration agents to educate, entertain — and stoke long-sim- ful, civic-minded Arab-Americans engaged against me?’ How are we going to help peo- while seeking fugitives such as drug smug- mering feuds. in local politics, arts and sciences. ple to forget about the past, forget about the glers, thieves, drunken drivers and others The most democratic space on the tube, who flouted deportation orders. public access channels are made available by When tracking down fugitives, authori- cable companies legally mandated to offer IT’S ABOUT IDENTITY, AUTHENTICITY, COMING ties visit a suspect’s last known address and space to amateur broadcasters who can do or often find other immigrants, who are then say just about anything within the roomy OUT OF THE MARGINS, NOT BEING SILENT.” asked to prove they are legally entitled to live boundaries of libel and obscenity laws. in the United States. In some cities, flipping through these Vibert Cambridge, professor at Ohio University Supporters of such tactics say the govern- channels can feel like traveling around the ment is just doing its job after years of neglect. globe: Iranian film, Chinese news, Others serve as a bullhorn for one per- war, when he’s bringing all these things “God bless ‘em,"’ said Peter Nunez, a for- Polynesian worship, even the ugly side of son’s opinions. back?” mer U.S. attorney in San Diego who teaches Afghan community politics. Take Monem Kabir, an accountant who Comcast, which collects $125 a week immigration policy at the University of San “They reflect the mosaic that’s out there,” came to the U.S. from Afghanistan in 1980. from Kabir to reserve his 10:30 p.m. slot on Diego. said Andrew Johnson, spokesman with the He uses his half-hour “Afghan American Sunday nights, can’t pull the show off the air “They’re trying to sell it as something cable company Comcast Corp., the nation’s Voice TV” to denounce, in the Dari lan- because it doesn’t violate Federal where they target (criminals) but it’s become largest, which airs immigrant-produced guage, everything from welfare fraud to Communications Commission rules. Since part of a larger dragnet,” said Pedro Rios, shows around the country on its public communism. But he dedicates his most vit- there are no Nielsen ratings for public access director of the American Friends Service access channels. riolic tirades to dissension in the San TV, it’s unclear how many people watch the Committee’s office in San Diego. Although they usually fall beneath the Francisco Bay area’s Afghan community. shows. But the stir Kabir created within Dubbed “Operation Return to Sender,” radar of mainstream viewers, the programs Kabir sees his on-air finger pointing as a Fremont’s Afghan enclave is an indication the crackdown began last May in cities attract a niche — and often foreign — audi- public service, but many in the community that, within a specific ethnic community across the nation. As of Feb. 23, it has result- ence that can feel marginalized by main- say the show, filmed in Kabir’s Tracy home, whose access to information may be limited. ed in 18,149 arrests.

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Washington, California, Arizona and New The ruling could also give states more Mexico, with the goal of reducing green- leverage as they look to curb emissions from house gases. power plants that account for 40 percent of “There are an awful lot of common inter- carbon emissions in the United States. Houston councilman says he’s sorry about comment BY JOE STINEBAKER for scholarships and other federal programs. Associated Press Writer “It’s not true,” he said. “I’ve done my homework and learned that I was wrong. HOUSTON A Houston city councilman I’m big enough to admit when my facts are and conservative talk radio host apolo- wrong.” gized Wednesday for saying taxpayers Berry made his original remarks while were paying large amounts of welfare to speaking against a proposal in the Texas American Indians because the Indians Legislature for the state to apologize for were “whining” about having been slavery. “whipped in a war.” “If we’re not going to apologize for slav- Michael Berry, the city’s mayor pro-tem ery,” he said, “then we need to stop the con- and a three-term councilman, said on his tinuous apology for what was done to the talk show on March 27 that Indians don’t American Indians.” He said the federal gov- deserve the “incredible” amount of federal ernment in effect apologized to American assistance they receive. 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Pacific Northwest are in the midst of a high- salmon and steelhead runs. “Run wrong and a hatchery can do a lot of wildflowers stakes course change on how hatcheries operate, a move intended to boost flagging By the Associated Press runs of wild salmon and steelhead. THERE’S KIND OF A WAVE OF CHANGE But some are concerned expanding WASHINGTON Conservationists in Utah and attempts to raise wild fish in hatcheries THAT’S SLOWLY PERMEATING THROUGH THE Colorado are threatening to sue the federal could push the runs nearer extinction by government unless it protects a rare wildflower genetically weakening them, or diluting the FISHERY COMMUNITY." that grows in areas of oil and gas exploration. runs to such an extent with hatchery influ- Environmentalists and plant experts said ence that they are no longer wild. Don Campton, senior scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Graham’s penstemon, a relative of the snap- “There’s kind of a wave of change that’s dragon with brilliant lavender-pink flowers, slowly permeating through the fishery com- Up to then more than 100 hatcheries in of damage to natural stocks,”said Bob Lohn, was proposed for the endangered-species list munity, and it goes by the phrase hatchery the Columbia River Basin had been built regional administrator of the National in January 2006, but the Fish and Wildlife reform,” said Don Campton, a senior scien- mainly to offset the declines in salmon runs Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Service reversed course in December. tist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. caused by loss of habitat to dams, irrigation, Fisheries Service. Critics believe the reversal was a result of politics, not science. The flower lives only on oil shale outcrops in the energy-rich Uinta Basin between north- Settlement agreement reached in polygamist suit eastern Utah and northwestern Colorado, which is rapidly being developed by energy BY JENNIFER DOBNER members of the Fundamentalist Church of Trust board, trust attorney Jeff Shields said companies. Associated Press Writer Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Members Thursday. The proposed listing in 2006 said habitat live primarily in the twins towns of Hildale, “This is for housing, education, clothing loss was a serious threat to the flower. SALT LAKE CITY Six young men who claim Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz. and food to help people,” Shields said. 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BY KEVIN HERRERA St. Joseph Center. Others try to buy food or Daily Press Staff Writer hand over their leftovers. “If I can help, I give what I can, but often I DOWNTOWN Walking through the Third direct them to places where they can get free Street Promenade, getting besieged by beggars food and other services,”said Veronica Gray, a and solicitors — each with a hand out — is member of St. Monica’s Parish. “Jesus shared enough to make even the most charitable whatever he had and calls us to follow his amongst us exclaim, “Jesus Christ!” example. He didn’t carry money, but he But what would Jesus do if he were to take would perform the miracle of sharing. a stroll along the bustling shopping corridor “It’s hard to say what would Jesus do in this today, being confronted at every turn by the day and age. He had very little materially.” throngs of panhandlers and those seeking donations for the environment, children with THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES AIDS and the Democratic Party? For those who are struggling to make Would he say, “Get a job?” ends meet themselves, they should look for Not likely. While Santa Monicans and other ways to help instead of giving money. tourists alike can find the daily barrage over- One can volunteer their time at homeless whelming, tuning out most of those calling shelters or food kitchens, they can also just for our attention, the native of Nazareth like- spend time with someone in need, offering ly would have had more tact. a compassionate ear, those in the faith- On Easter Weekend, when Christians cel- based community said. ebrate the resurrection of Christ, invoking “It is overwhelming for people because they his spirit of charity is brought to the fore. But have this sense of obligation and you see how times have changed since robes and sandals many homeless we have in the city, so it can be were de rigeur. very, very difficult,” said Rabbi Neil Comess- The popular phrase “What Would Jesus Daniels of Beth Shir Sholom, who knows of Do?” (or WWJD) is used by many Christians followers who carry apples and oranges in as a point of reference for modern day life, a their cars to hand out to those who are hungry. Daniel Archuleta [email protected] quasi guide for dealing with everyday life’s “People do have to make some choices POINTS FOR CREATIVITY: Panhandling on the Third Street Promenade can be a hard sell at quandaries. In Santa Monica, the constant and balance things,” Comess-Daniels said. times for local folks down on their luck. This unnamed man decided that humor could loosen some presence of the down-and-out and solicitors “Everyone tries, but it is hard to give for some purse strings at the corner of Third Street and Santa Monica Boulevard Tuesday. have left more than a few wondering about and they shouldn’t feel shamed or guilty the moral course of action. because of that. Maybe Jesus would spread out a blanket “Just try to do the best you can.” and invite the less fortunate to a meal and Zach Miller, who attends synagogue some pleasant conversation at McDonalds or “only on major holidays,” is one of those La Salsa, possibly even Monsoon for a feast of who believes in the principles of his faith, sushi and miso soup. but has a hard time opening his wallet when However, for those who can’t multiply fish asked on the street for money. He has trust and loaves, what are they supposed to do, issues, he said. especially in an urban setting like Santa “You don’t know where they are going to Monica, where around nearly every corner, it spend the money,”Miller said. “They could be seems, there is someone less fortunate? buying food or medicine, something they “Greet them, say ‘hello,’ even if you don’t really need, but they could also be buying give them anything,” said Brad Beeman, an alcohol or drugs. You just don’t know, and associate pastor of First United Methodist that’s why I am hesitant.” Church of Santa Monica.“They usually under- Instead of dishing out cash, Miller donates stand and are very kind ... I see people rob them whatever time and money he has to charities, a of their dignity. They ignore them, sometimes safe and guaranteed way of helping those in need. pointing, laughing, scoffing and even spitting. “We all want to do our part.” he said. “I That’s where I get hurt and frustrated.” think that we should try to do a little some- For many people of faith, it can be morally thing every day, whether that’s making meals challenging to simply walk down the street in or even just chatting with someone while Santa Monica because of their desire and sense sharing a sandwich or maybe even a piece of of obligation to help those in need, and the fruit or something — anything that can bring sheer number of those asking for help. Surely, a smile to someone’s face. I think that’s the one cannot help everybody. most important thing.” But many faiths mandate it, creating an Still, some do get frustrated. internal conflict Joanne Simons said she gets “annoyed” at “The Jewish tradition says that you have to times by panhandlers, especially those who are give. We are not allowed to second guess for aggressive and rude when she refuses to give. what purpose we think the recipient will use This makes her more angry at City Hall for the money for,” said Rabbi Jeff Marx of the what she says is a failure to really deal with the Santa Monica Synagogue, which often distrib- root causes of homelessness and the way in utes food and bus fare to the down-and-out. which certain programs seem to enable, “When you walk down the promenade, I tell instead of push for results. congregates to carry small change in their “You can only give so much before you pockets, so they can give a little bit to those have to question whether or not you are being they meet on the street.” effective,”Simons said.“We have to be smarter In Hebrew, the word for giving or charity is about how we help and not be so quick to “Tzedakah,”the root of which is justice. give. There’s that old saying, give a man a fish “We have to understand that everything we and you feed him for a day, but teach him to have is a gift from God and all we are really fish and you feed him for a lifetime. doing is redistributing these gifts,” Marx said. “I think we need to look at that more “Those of us who have more have to make the closely.” world more fair to those with less.” Many worshipers choose not to give cash, [email protected] but instead refer those who are homeless to Irene Manahan and Michael Tittinger also con- centers like Step Up on Second, OPCC and the tributed to this report. Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 15 This pin down girl can take on the boys SAMOHI wrestler Jazzy Green isn’t afraid to mix it up BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

SAMOHI Wrestling is not just a man’s sport. Especially not at Santa Monica High School, where senior Jazzy Green has been tackling and pinning down boys for the past four years. A member of the boy’s varsity wrestling team, Green placed third in the United States Girls’ Wrestling Association’s 10th Annual national championship in Michigan last weekend. Photo Credit “It’s a very emotional sport,” Green said GO GIRL: SAMOHI’S Jazzy Green, senior, has on Thursday. “It’s hard to stay in the sport, been on the boys wrestling team for four years. but I love wrestling.” Next Sunday, Green will fly out to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado to I HAD ONE BOY participate in the All-American Wrestling Camp before she competes in the Freestyle WHO ACTUALLY Nationals. The two-time state champion for girl’s SAID HE WOULDN’T wrestling has competed in numerous compe- titions, including the 2006 ASICS/Vaughan WRESTLE ME AND I Photo Credit Junior & Cadet National Championship in YOU’RE THROUGH: SAMOHI senior Jazzy Green takes third-place at the Girl’s National Wrestling Fargo, N.D., where she placed eighth. CHASED HIM DOWN AND Championships recently. Green also placed third at USGWA’s Girls Folkstyle Wrestling The tournament is considered to be one of Championships in Livonia, Mich. the largest in the world, Green said. But the WRESTLED HIM ANYWAY recent competition in Michigan was by far INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE ONLY LOCAL DAILY PAPER IN SANTA MONICA? her biggest achievement. AND WON.” “It’s a pretty cool thing, especially since Jazzy Green Call us at (310) 458-7737 the girls who are always placing at the top Samohi wrestler are the ones who have been doing it their whole lives,” Green said. “I had one boy who actually said he The successful wrestling career started wouldn’t wrestle me and I chased him when Green was a freshman and was look- down and wrestled him anyway ... and ing to join a sport similar to the Brazilian won,” she added. Jujitsu that she had studied during her mid- For a boy, wrestling a girl can be a lose- dle school years. lose situation, Wright admitted. Coach Brent Wright remembers when On the one hand, if the male wrestler Green joined the wrestling team four years beats a girl, he will get heat from his team- ago and how he was struck by what he calls mates. On the other hand, getting beat by a “her amazing work ethic.” girl could do some damage to a teenager’s “That’s honestly the only reason we stuck self-esteem. with her — her willingness to work harder “We’re talking about adolescent kids,” he than the boys every day,”Wright said. said.“We told her that it should be a compli- It was the first time that Wright had ment. Someone refusing to wrestle you is coached a girl on his wrestling team and not because they can beat you.” believes that her entrance into the sport at Offers to wrestle at the collegiate level Samohi opened doors for all girls at the high have come piling in from Menlo College, school. Pacific University, Oklahoma City University Four years later, Green is among three and Portland State University. At this point, girls on the varsity wrestling team. Green is still undecided. “She’s definitely recruited and she’s tried For Green, whether she eventually com- to become friends with those girls and petes in the Olympics will not determine if pushed them to stay in it,” Wright said. her wrestling career was a success. Neither the coach nor the boys ever resis- “I want to do my best and if I do my best ted having a girl on the team, Wright said. in college, that will be a big success in itself,” The other team members embraced Green she said. because of her hard-working nature. But not everyone is as understanding. [email protected] While some competitors are humble and welcome the challenge of wrestling a girl, WHAT DO YOU THINK? some “get huffy and cry,” Green said. ■ Send letters to [email protected] GOT NEWS FOR THE SMDP? CALL THE SANTA MONICA PRESS AT OUR NEW TIPLINE! CALL [310] 285-TIPS Visit us online at smdp.com Local 16 WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 A newspaper with issues Residents asked to plan development FROM PLAN PAGE 3 WE WANT TO suggesting better defined bike lanes and expanded sidewalks. What everyone did GET A SENSE agree on was that the traffic situation must be addressed along Lincoln Boulevard and FROM PEOPLE AS TO that safety is key. On the walls of the high school cafeteria WHAT SHOULD BE THERE stood displays illustrating options to beauti- fy and change the traffic configurations of IN THE LONG TERM.” the two corridors. Examining one of the dis- John Kaliski plays was Nancy Richler, an Ocean Park res- city consultant, city of Santa Monica ident who also attended the previous two workshops in order to prepare herself for the final community meeting concerning her to what should be there in the long term,” neighborhood. To this resident, one of the he said. biggest question marks is how the city plans The LUCE was originally to be complet- to address traffic and parking issues in ed by now, but the change in city leader- Ocean Park and Sunset Park. ship over the past year delayed the process, Along with the obvious concerns of said Planning Commission Chairman traffic congestion, the staff at the Gwynne Pugh. He expects to see the plan Planning and Community Development completed by the end of next year. office asked residents to ponder the scale Standing over several tables, observing of development along Lincoln Boulevard. the exchange of ideas among residents, Showing pictures of one-story buildings Pugh said he felt encouraged watching the housing automobile repair shops, retail residents finally have their chance to voice and restaurants, city consultant John their opinions. Kaliski explained how Lincoln Boulevard “People want to be heard,” he said. is disproportionately wide compared to City staff will report back on May 7 with the height of the buildings. He showed a community-wide meeting to review the images of what can be cleaned up, includ- three workshops and suggest short-term THAT’S SERVICE Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] ing old rusty newsstands and cracked measures while the plan is being drafted. At right, Stephanie Libonati, 8, and Naomi Larsen, 7, put money into their toy cash register after sidewalks. selling a cup of homemade lemonade on Friday, at the corner of 16th and Georgina avenues. “We want to get a sense from people as [email protected]

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LOS ANGELES When 500,000 people marched the streets downtown a little over a year ago in support of illegal immi- grants, many were angry over a proposal to build hundreds of miles of new fence along the U.S.-Mexico border and criminalize anyone who lent a hand to undocumented immigrants. Immigrant advocates say similar discontent could push several thousand to come out for a rally Saturday. This time the proposed reform is coming from someone immigrant communities had long considered an ally: President Bush. The White House’s draft plan, leaked last week, calls for a new “Z” visa that would allow undocumented workers to apply for three-year work permits.They would be renewable indefinitely, but would cost $3,500 each time. To get a so-called green card, making them legal perma- nent residents, illegal immigrants would have to return to their home country, apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate to re-enter legally and pay a $10,000 fine. “People are really upset,” said Juan Jose Gutierrez, presi- dent of Los Angeles-based Latino Movement USA, one of several organizers of Saturday’s rally. “For years, the president spoke in no uncertain terms about supporting immigration reform ... then this kind of plan comes out and people are so frustrated.” The proposal has been sharply criticized by Hispanic advocacy groups, Democrats, the Roman Catholic Church and unions that have many immigrants in their ranks. SPRING OR FALL Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] They argue the cost of work permits and the green card Kids try to keep their footing during a potato sack race at Will Rogers State Park on Thursday at the ‘Spring Thing.’ application —which could total more than $20,000 — are prohibitive for low-wage earners. 18 WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 SUMMERCAMPGUIDE It’s never too late for camp BY FRAN GOLDEN National Baseball Hall of Fame in three or six weeks). “My first session fills up “I think it’s all about knowing who your Associated Press Writer Cooperstown, Saratoga Performing Arts first. But I may have space in March or even kid is, and the matchup, and not insisting Center in Saratoga Springs and more. “It’s April for the last session,” Katz said. this is a rite of passage they need to go Summer is nearly six months away, not your typical canoeing, hiking backpack- “Spots can open so never say to yourself, through to be a good kid or a well-rounded but Steve Jermanok of Newton, Mass., ing camp. It’s catered more to the 21st-cen- ‘It’s too late,"’ Peg L. Smith, CEO of the kid,” Kendrick said. realized it was time to talk overnight tury child,” Jermanok said. American Camp Association, said. And he warned that making sure your camp with his son Jake, 10. child is ready for camp (overnight is usually “A lot of his friends went to camp last sum- for those age 8 and up) is also key. “A child mer and had a great time,” Jermanok said. IT’S NOT YOUR TYPICAL CANOEING, HIKING should never feel embarrassed or ashamed So Jermanok started asking around and for not wanting to leave their family.” drove up to Vermont to look at a camp some BACKPACKING CAMP. IT’S CATERED MORE But is camp good for kids? of Jake’s pals had attended. “We liked it. It Benefits of a camp experience, according was a nice spot nestled on a lake backed by TO THE 21ST-CENTURY CHILD.” to Cathy Hirsh-Pasek, a child psychologist at mountains. But it was too quiet for him.” Temple University in Philadelphia, include Where to look next? Jermanok and Jake Marc Katz socialization, physical development, a sought more suggestions from friends and Executive Director of Long Lake Camp for the Arts chance to experience the outdoors “and time went to the Internet, looking up camps and to let creativity and imagination rule where sending away for DVDs. “We listened to the According to the experts, Jermanok’s Smith added that “the best way to make a you don’t have something programmed.” spiels and they all sounded pretty much the methods for finding a camp were right decision about camp is to involve your son At the American Camp Association Web same,” Jermanok said. on target, and he was also right to start or daughter in the decision-making.” site, http://www.campparents.org, you’ll Narrowing the list down with his son, looking so early. Start the discussion with your child by find a list of questions parents can ask to Jermanok hit the phones, calling a few camps “The main crunch is the month of saying, “We wondered what you might like determine if their child is ready for camp, to ask more questions. He hit pay dirt when January,” Marc Katz. Katz is executive direc- to do next summer,” Carleton Kendrick sug- and a free listing of ACA accredited camps. a director not only answered all his questions tor of Long Lake Camp for the Arts, located gested. Kendrick is a Millis, Mass.-based Experts say there are many things to con- but did so in person -- the director happened in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. “Holy family therapist who speaks on the topic of sider before you pack their bags and kiss your to live in the Boston area too -- and also pro- smoke, the phones are off the panel.” camps to PTAs and other parent groups. kids goodbye for a portion of the summer. vided dozens of local families as references. But Katz added that parents shouldn’t Kendrick said it’s important for parents Your check list should include the following. So Jake will head off next summer for 3 panic. There’s still plenty of time to get your to keep in mind that even if you enjoyed —Is the camp accredited? Licensed? 1/2 weeks to Camp Schodack, near Albany, kids into a camp, especially those with mul- your own camp experience, your child might There are some 12,000 camps including day N.Y. Activities will include day trips to the tiple sessions (at Long Lake, sessions are not share that enthusiasm. camps in the US. WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 19 SUMMERFUN New way to plan trips to U.S. national park system

By the Associated Press explore Recreation.gov. Take a look at the destinations featured on the home page, which, when the site was launched, included WASHINGTON A new Web site makes it eas- the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which ier to plan trips to federal recreation sites, runs through April 15 in Washington; the from monuments and historic attractions to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in forests, parks and scenic byways. Northeastern Minnesota, and Stub Creek Secretary of the Interior Dirk Cabin, which you can rent for a stay in a Kempthorne and Secretary of Agriculture national forest near Fort Collins, Colo. Or Mike Johanns formally launched the click around and check out the options for http://www.recreation.gov Web site at a various activities, including biking, horse- demonstration in Washington March 28. back riding, water sports or hunting. You The site allows the public to view photos can also search by location. and information on thousands of places and Other links from the Web site allow you activities. You can also use Recreation.gov to to learn about boating safety, sign up to vol- make reservations and payments online for unteer at federal sites, or “share your story” tours, camp sites and other accommodations. about driving national scenic byways. “Recreation.gov not only simplifies reser- Recreation.gov is the result of an intera- vations, it showcases the many opportunities gency partnership among the U. S. to enjoy public lands,”Johanns said in a state- Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, ment. “This is a refreshing change for those the Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. who have searched multiple Web pages.” Department of the Interior’s National Park If you go to the Web site with something Service, Bureau of Land Management, specific in mind - say a camp site at Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and California’s Yosemite National Park or a Wildlife Service. The Web site supports the tour of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky — National Recreation Reservation Service, Summer Camp registration April 14th during Healthy Kids Day 10am-3pm booking is fast and easy. which consolidates the capability to reserve But it’s also a lot of fun to just browse and sites managed by these agencies. 20 WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 SUMMERCAMPGUIDE A twist on curing homesickness A new report urges parents and children’s well as the care of hospitalized children. Walton serves on the board of the parents online as part of its effort to pre- doctors to change their thinking about They also point out special issues for chil- American Camp Association (ACA) and was serve, promote and enhance the camp expe- homesickness among children — see it as a dren who have attention deficit disorder or lead author of a 2005 AAP guideline on rience for children and adults. nearly universal but highly preventable and developmental issues, such as the impor- summer camp health produced in conjunc- ACA is also the only national organiza- treatable phenomenon rather than an tance of continuing the use of medications tion with the ACA. tion that accredits camps, which must meet unavoidable part of childhood. for those conditions while at camp and not One of the most important things for up to 300 health and safety standards to gain The report, published in the journal taking a “drug holiday.” parents and doctors to recognize and to say accreditation through the ACA. Pediatrics, gives parents and physicians spe- “For over 100 years camps and schools to kids before any separation is that it’s nor- In children whose separation from their cific guidance to help anticipate and lessen have patted homesick kids on the back, mal, not strange, to feel homesick. parents is sudden and unplanned, such as the distress that homesickness can cause tried to keep them busy and hoped it will In fact, research has shown that 90 per- hospitalization, as many as half experience among kids and teens at summer camps, go away,” says lead author Christopher cent of children attending summer camp moderate to severe levels of homesickness hospitals, boarding schools and colleges. Thurber, Ph.D., the staff psychologist at feel some levels of homesickness and that 20 that can interfere with their functioning. The paper’s authors are old friends who Exeter, research consultant to the American percent face a serious level of distress that — In fact, Thurber says, special care needs to first met at summer camp more than 25 Camp Association and author of a camp if left untreated — worsens over time and be taken with children who are hospitalized years ago. Now they work as a clinical psy- handbook for parents. interferes with their ability to benefit from a for an indefinite amount of time because chologist at Phillips Exeter Academy in But research shows that it’s healthier and camp experience. even a casual remark by a physician or nurse New Hampshire, one of the nation’s lead- more effective to think about prevention. Thurber’s recent research compared the about when the child might be able to go ing boarding schools, and as a University “This report aims to get the message to effectiveness of key preparation tools to home can cause severe distress and even of Michigan physician who specializes in parents and those who are taking care of camps’ standard preparation. The results interfere with care if that date arrives and the camp health issues. kids before they go to camp,” Thurber said. showed that a combination of coaching par- child is still in the hospital. It’s the first time the evidence about One of the basic tips for parents and doc- ents and educating children about effective For more routine separations, such as the homesickness prevention and treatment, tors is to talk to kids ahead of any separation, coping actually lowered the intensity of first- one million children who go away to school which has been gathered through years of whether it’s for camp, college or a hospital year campers’ homesickness by an average of or the 12 million who attend residential psychological studies, has been presented for stay of even a few days. 50 percent. (overnight) camp each year, homesickness pediatricians and family doctors to use. “What parents say—and what pediatri- ACA now publishes a DVD-CD set “The can get in the way of the important charac- The authors and the American Academy cians say — beforehand matters, and is very Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp ter-building lessons these experiences bring. of Pediatrics Council on School Health, important for the intensity of homesick- Success” that makes these evidence-based Involve children in the decision to spend which sponsored the report, hope those ness,” said Edward Walton, M.D., a U-M homesickness prevention strategies publicly time away from home so that children have physicians will add homesickness counseling Health System assistant professor of emer- available for the first time. a sense of control. to children’s camp and school physicals as gency medicine and pediatrics. It also makes information accessible to ACA

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BY JOSH DUBOW Stanford is coming off a 1-11 season that “It hasn’t been as difficult as one might Harbaugh is also switching a few players AP Sports Writer set a school record for losses and led to the have expected,” Harbaugh said. “Our atti- to new positions, moving receiver Austin firing of Harris. The Cardinal have won just tude has been extremely good. You’d think Yancy to free safety, linebacker Bo McNally STANFORD More than three months after 16 games in the past five seasons under it would be tough. We only won one game to safety, defensive lineman Gustav Rydstedt being hired to turn around Stanford’s strug- Harris and Buddy Teevens, and have strug- last year. That is tough psychologically. to offensive line, and tight end Erik Lorig to gling football program, Jim Harbaugh is gled to compete in the Pac-10 since Tyrone Equally, it was a beat up football team. A defensive end. Receiver Richard Sherman eager to take his coaching to the field. Willingham left for Notre Dame following third of the team was hurt coming into the could get time at defensive back and play Saying he has been dreaming about foot- the 2001 season. offseason program. That rehabilitation has both ways this season. ball the past few weeks, Harbaugh talked Stanford will have 14 spring practices been taking place.” As to be expected on a team that won about Wednesday’s first spring practice with before holding its spring game April 28 in Stanford will be missing a few players this only one game last season and has a new the Cardinal with the same enthusiasm he Stanford Stadium. spring because of injuries, including defen- coaching staff, the competition for jobs is had when he took over for Walt Harris in The first task this spring will be installing sive tackle Ekom Udofia (shoulder) and wide open this spring. There are few spots December. new systems on offense and defense. The offensive tackle Chris Marinelli (shoulder). completely set as Harbaugh searches for the “This will be the toughest spring ball in Cardinal will switch from a 3-4 defense to a Receiver Evan Moore hopes to be back from right players to fit into his system. the history of spring ball,” Harbaugh said. 4-3 and also put in more quick-hitting pass- a foot injury before the end of spring ball “We’re going to find out who the best “Our team knows that going in. That’s not es in their West Coast offense. More impor- and running back Toby Gerhart may partic- players will be, find out the players who will by chance, that’s by choice. We have a lot of tantly, Harbaugh will have to erase a culture ipate in some drills despite breaking his fore- win games for us, and also find out the play- ground to make up.” of losing built up over the past few years. arm playing baseball. ers who will get us beat.”

NFL Gore has big goals to go along with big new contract BY JOSH DUBOW NFL record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. The 49ers didn’t have to rework Gore’s contract, but he AP Sports Writer “That’s my goal,” Gore said Tuesday. “I always want to do appreciates the confidence coach Mike Nolan showed in him better than what I did last year. I know that’s a big number. by doing it early. SAN FRANCISCO Frank Gore has some big goals to go along I’m going to try to get it. I will work hard this offseason. If it “I know Coach Nolan and what type of guy he likes,” with his big new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t.” Gore said. “I knew as long as I kept doing the right things on Pro Bowl running back hopes to improve on his breakout Gore was due to earn $435,000 in his third season before and off the field that it would be taken care of.” campaign last season and top 2,000 yards in 2007. agreeing to the four-year contract extension last week. He Gore hasn’t made any expensive purchases for himself Gore finished 2006 as the NFC’s leading rusher with a will be under contract to the 49ers through 2011 with a deal with his newfound wealth, saying he was more focused on franchise-record 1,695 yards. Now he’s looking at an even containing more than $14 million in guaranteed money, preparing for next season. He did buy his mother a truck. bigger goal, possibly even surpassing Eric Dickerson’s including a signing bonus worth a reported $6.5 million. Gore was the heart of the 49ers’ offense last season.

NFL Paralyzed Patriot Stingley dies at 55 BY DAVE GOLDBERG sary in a game with no meaning.” AP Football Writer But Chuck Fairbanks, the Patriots’ coach at the time, said he couldn’t find anything illegal or dirty about it. Nor did the Darryl Stingley spent more than half his life in a wheel- officials; no flag was thrown on Tatum. chair, a symbol of the violence of the NFL, where large bod- “I saw replays many, many times, and many times Jack ies collide at high speeds on every play. Tatum was criticized,” Fairbanks said. “But there wasn’t He was only 26 when he clashed head-on with the anything at the time that was illegal about that play. I do Raiders’ Jack Tatum during an exhibition at the Oakland think probably that play was a forerunner for some of the Coliseum as they leaped for a pass. changes in rules that exist today that are more protective of Wireless Internet set-up for your home That play has haunted the NFL for nearly three decades. receivers, especially if there is head-to-head-type contact. I On Thursday, the aftereffects of Stingley’s grievous injury think that probably pre-empted some of the things that FIRST HOUR finally took his life at age 55. happened today.” He was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial WITH MENTION Hospital after he was found unresponsive in his Chicago OF THIS AD home, according to Tony Brucci, an investigator with the I AM DEEPLY SADDENED $25 OFF Cook County medical examiner’s office. An autopsy revealed contributing factors were bronchial BY THE DEATH OF FAST, AFFORDABLE, LOCAL COMPUTER pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury and coronary INSURED, CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS FOR MAC & PC & SCREENED atherosclerosis, the medical examiner’s office said. DARRYL STINGLEY” “I am deeply saddened by the death of Darryl Stingley,” Jack Tatum 1.800.314.9771 www.gogotechs.com Tatum said in a statement released by the Raiders. “Darryl Raiders Quarterback will be forever remembered for his strength and courage. My CITY OF SANTA MONICA thoughts and prayers go out to his family.” Stingley was a star receiver with the New England Patriots Gene Upshaw, who played for the Raiders in that game, NOTICE INVITING when he collided with Tatum on Aug. 12, 1978. With one got to know Stingley well after the injury. Now executive REQUEST FOR BIDS jolt, his life was forever changed. His neck was broken; he director of the NFL Players Association, he helped push was left a quadriplegic. In time, he regained limited move- owners to provide benefits for disabled players: $48,000 in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica ment in his right arm and was able to operate his electric Stingley’s time; $225,000 now. invites sealed request for bids for: wheelchair on his own. “It was one of those things that happens that everyone “I have relived that moment over and over again,” he said regrets,” Upshaw said. “I know a lot of people in New BID# 2928 – FURNISH AND DELIVER FOURTEEN (14) in a 1988 interview with The Associated Press. “I was 26 England think differently, but Jack had no intention of hurt- EACH 2007 OR 2008 NEW AND UNUSED BMW years old at the time and I remember thinking,‘What’s going ing him. I saw him hit people like that a lot of times. That MOTORCYCLES to happen to me? If I live, what am I going to be like?’ And was the way he played.” - Submission Deadline is April 26, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. PST then there were all those whys, whys, whys? That style made Tatum a symbol of a violent game and “It was only after I stopped asking why, that I was able to he never was able to shed that reputation. He eventually Request for bid forms and specifications may be obtained regroup and go on with my life,” he said. wrote a book titled: “Final Confessions of NFL Assassin from the Purchasing Agent, City of Santa Monica, 1717 His death instantly rekindled the debate over the circum- Jack Tatum.” 4th St., Suite 250, Santa Monica, California, by calling stances of the accident. Stingley, who worked as a consultant for the Patriots, (310) 458-8242, or by e-mailing your request to “I’ve thought about that throw over and over the years. often visited paralyzed patients in hospitals and lived a full [email protected]. Proposals must be submitted on Could I have changed anything or done anything differ- life despite his disability. He wrote a book about his experi- forms furnished by said Purchasing Agent. ently?” Steve Grogan, the Patriots quarterback who threw ences entitled “Happy to Be Alive,”in 1983, and 10 years later the pass, said Thursday. “That hit probably was not neces- started a nonprofit foundation to help inner-city youth. SportsSurf Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 23 SPORTS BRIEFS

HORSE RACING No stars, but maybe another sleeper in Santa Anita Derby There are no stars like Brother Derek in the Santa Anita Derby this year. There might be another sleeper like Giacomo. The 1 1-8-mile test for 3-year-olds, often a West Coast stepping stone toward the Triple Crown races, shapes up as one of the most unpredictable in years. Liquidity, coming off a sixth-place finish in the Louisiana Derby and whose lone win was in his racing debut last September, is the 5-2 favorite for the 70th running of the Santa Anita Derby. There are nine other challengers but many of the top 3-year-olds are running at other tracks or have been sidelined by injuries. Ravel, who posted an impressive 1:48.91 to beat Liquidity by a length in the 1 1-8-mile Sham Stakes, probably would have been the favorite at Santa Anita if not for an injured left front leg. Corey Nakatani, Liquidity’s rider, believes the colt is improving. “He’s young and starting to come into his own,” he said. Liquidity is trained by Doug O’Neill, who has three other potential Kentucky Derby SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 58° horses. Cobalt Blue will go Saturday in the Illinois Derby, and Great Hunter will run in the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland next weekend. Notional, runner-up to Scat Daddy in the SWELL FORECAST ( 2-3 FT ) Florida Derby, is set to run at Churchill Downs. Today’s size will be backing off as the SW swell In last year’s Santa Anita Derby, Brother Derek went off as the 1-2 favorite and won fades. Some WNW wind swell is still expected though. South facing breaks are looking at most- by 3 lengths, setting him up to be one of the favorites leading to the Kentucky Derby. He ly chest high stuff with some pluses still coming ended up fourth. through around head high, but not as frequent as The Santa Anita Derby-Kentucky Derby link was considerably different in 2005. today. West facing breaks should hover around Giacomo finished fourth -- as the fourth wagering choice -- as long-shot Buzzards Bay waist to chest. Winds should be light in the morn- ing, but the tide will be rather low around dawn. won at Santa Anita. Giacomo went on to win the Kentucky Derby as a 50-1 shot. This year’s 10-horse field for the Santa Anita race includes a half brother of Giacomo’s, Tiago. Saddled by the same trainer, John Shirreffs, Tiago doesn’t even have the so-so LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS NW AND SW SUNDAY BUT WEATHER AND WIND CONCERNS... resume that Giacomo had coming into the Santa Anita Derby. Tiago has won one of his three races, and that was because of a disqualification. The colt ran seventh in his only previous stakes-level race and is a 20-1 shot at Santa Anita. TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA ASSOCIATED PRESS NCAA BASKETBALL Jackson becomes Washington’s third coach in 22 years Washington has hired Duke assistant Tia Jackson to re-energize the women’s basketball program. Jackson’s longtime mentor, Rutgers women’s coach C. Vivian Stringer, confirmed Friday that Jackson will become the Huskies’ third coach in 22 seasons. The Huskies were to introduce the 34-year-old former Duke assistant Friday after- noon. She will receive a five-year contract, according to a person close to the hiring who requested anonymity because the school had yet to announce the deal. AP NCAA BASKETBALL Huggins returns home to West Virginia Bob Huggins came home Friday and promised to stay “as long as you people will have me.” The return came 30 years after he played his last game as a Mountaineer. “Thanks for letting me come home,” Huggins told a crowd that included Gov. Joe Manchin at West Virginia University’s Coliseum. “I’ve had the greatest times of my life here, and I hope we can have a whole lot more them.” Huggins replaces John Beilein, who left Tuesday to become Michigan’s coach. Huggins’ five-year contract guarantees him $800,000 the first year, matching his Kansas State salary. Athletic director Ed Pastilong said Huggins will earn about $5 mil- lion, plus incentives, over the five-year period. Though Huggins had turned down West Virginia once before in 2002, he couldn’t refuse his alma mater this time around. He was the first choice to replace Gale Catlett in 2002, but negotiations broke down in the final hours and he wound up staying at Cincinnati. “I wanted to be here since I was a little kid. Sometimes for whatever reasons it’s not the right time,” said Huggins, who was born in Morgantown. “I want to stay here as long as I can do what I’m supposed to do and as long as you people will have me.” Dave Minor, a 56-year-old fan from Shinnston who attended the news conference, said Huggins should stay as long as he remains competitive and enthusiastic. “If you think you can stay here just because you are from here, it’s not going to work,” he said. AP

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ You might have a morning jolt, but are on full gallop for the remainder of the day. Your ★★★★ Reach out for those you haven’t heard from in a while. If you understand what it is you intuition helps direct you and find a way of drawing someone close. Be open to impulsiveness, as want and what needs to happen, you can move in that direction! You might want to rethink your often that type of spontaneity is the core of creativity. Tonight: Go for adventure. decisions involving a relative or neighbor. Tonight: Enjoya friendship or another relationship. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You might be surprised by the reaction a smile gets. Though you might be pretty sure you ★★★ Easy does it. You might want to rethink a decision with more care that involves your are on the right path, events will confirm your decisions. Don’t allow another person’s negativity finances. You might want to handle a situation slightly differently. Budget restructuring might be to blur what could be a good day. Tonight: Togetherness works. the direct result of greeting the IRS! Tonight: Be a sensible spender. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ Defer to others. Recognize the implications of seriousness and a must-be-this-way ★★★★★ You are all smiles. You might want to think before you act. You might see a real attitude. Rather, opt to let someone else run with the ball. Friends prove to be essential to your distinction between what you enjoy and a family member’s desires. Avoid making a judgment; plans. You enjoy their sense of fun. Tonight: Say “yes.” just enjoy this person for what he or she offers. Tonight: Go for it. CANCER (June 21-July 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Easy does it. Think carefully about your choices and directions. Examine what you have to ★★ Kick back, knowing when enough is enough. You have a strong instinct as to which way to go offer. Decide how much you can and will take on. Remember the role of free will. Loosen up and with a critical situation. You could feel very differently if you relax. Gather information rather than honor strong feelings. Tonight: Don’t make anything more complicated than need be. disseminate it. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Your playfulness needs to budady up with a tendency to be overly serious or sad. Do you ★★★★★ Zero in on what you want. Yes, going for it could cost a bit more than you originally know what you are doing or the impact of your actions? If you don’t, slow down and check out the anticipated. Open doors by starting up communication. You see life from a revised and more ramifications. Tonight: Happy as a cat. dynamic viewpoint. Tonight: With your friends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You might be most content at home. You might not realize the implicationsa of what is ★★★ You might jolt the status quo, or you could shock someone in charge. Are you aware of what heading down your path. A partner might be a source of information. Be sensitive to those in your is happening and the path you have chosen? You might be delighted and feel quite carefree and immediate environment. Tonight: Say “yes.” easygoing. Tonight: Certainly being noticed. Born Today Happy Birthday! Singer Billie Holiday (1915) You smile, and others beam. You have a way of receiving unexpected insights this year. Use this information to make Actor Jackie Chan (1954) stronger connections and gain a better understanding of those in your life. You have broader insight and a more Actor James Garner (1928) adventurous approach than in the past. Many of you will choose to travel or go back to school. You will want to expand your knowledge. If you are single, go for someone quite different. You would like it to be an opening experience. If you are Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at http://www.jacquelinebigar.com (c) 2006 by King Features Syndicate Inc. attached, schedule a special, exotic few days away together. SAGITTARIUS will open doors. People In the News Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 7-8, 2007 25

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He also has a a Web site marketing 10:40 Wednesday. fledgling music career. company, Kevin’s Music Costner’s band, the lawsuit The Last Mimzy (PG) The singer dabbed Costner, 52, filed the LLC, that manages his said. “Defendants made 11:40a.m., 2:05, 4:45 her eyes with a tissue lawsuit Tuesday in Superior musical activities. numerous promises regard- Reign Over Me (R) as Orange County Court. The suit accuses The lawsuit claims ing their capabilities to pro- 11:20a.m., 2:05, 4:50, 7:40, Superior Court Judge Mahee Worldwide Ventures Costner’s company and the mote Mr. Costner’s music 10:30 Franz E. Miller ruled Inc. of breach of contract promoter entered into a and (their) willingness to TMNT (PG) 11:15a.m., 1:20, 3:35, 5:45, that the divorce will and fraud. Costner is seek- two-year agreement in pay for the right to do so,” 7:55, 10:05 become final April 24. ing damages in excess of January that would allow the lawsuit stated. Houston declined to $8.5 million. the actor’s band to perform AP comment to reporters LANDMARK NUWILSHIRE after the hearing. 1314 Wilshire Blvd Brown’s attorney, (310) 281-8223 Ram Cogan, said he will Lennon piano to mark MLK anniversary seek to overturn the Amazing Grace (PG) 4:15, 9:45 judge’s decision. piano, 2000 for $2.1 million. on Nov. 22, 1963. nated April 4, 1968. JOHN LENNON’S Black Book (Zwartboek) (R) Houston filed for on tour as a symbol of Memphis is the second “This is about hopes and Goss said neither he nor 1:00, 4:30, 8:00 divorce in October, cit- peace, was to arrive stop on the tour that will dreams and the world con- Michael planned to attend. The Wind That Shakes ing irreconcilable differ- Friday to commemorate include the World Trade dition,” Michael’s partner, “It would be completely the Barley (NR) ences. She was granted the anniversary of the Center in Manhattan, the Kenny Goss, said Tuesday. distracting. What we’re 1:15, 7:00 a default judgment in death of civil-rights bombed federal building in The Memphis stop coin- focusing on is the message December to speed up leader the Rev. Martin Oklahoma City and the cides with the 39th John Lennon was trying to the divorce. Miller’s rul- Luther King Jr. Branch Davidian compound anniversary of King’s death promote,” he said. LAEMMLE’S MONICA FOURPLEX 1332 2nd Street ing Wednesday upheld Lennon composed his destroyed in a fiery siege in on the balcony of the The piano is being pho- (310) 394-9741 the terms of that judg- 1971 song “Imagine” on the Waco, Texas. Lorraine Motel, now the tographed at each site for a ment. Steinway upright piano, The first tour stop was visual centerpiece of the possible book and docu- Avenue Montaigne Houston and Brown which was purchased by Dallas, where President National Civil Rights mentary on world peace. (Fauteuils d’orchestre) (PG-13) wed in 1992, when she pop star George Michael in Kennedy was assassinated Museum. King was assassi- AP 1:45, 4:30, 7:10 was at the height of her The Host (Gwoemul) (R) fame as a Grammy-win- 9:45 The Lives of Others (Das ning superstar known Leben der Anderen) (R) for such hits as “I Will James Brown’s partner files custody suit 1:10, 4:20, 8:00 Always Love You.” Their The Namesake (PG-13) daughter, Bobbi The woman who claims to appointing a special appointed. taken from Hynie’s son. 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 Kristina, is 14. be JAMES BROWN’S fourth guardian, her attorney, A message left for “Her public position has The TV Set (R) During their tumul- wife has selected a special Robert Rosen, said Slotchiver wasn’t returned always been that she has 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, tuous marriage, Brown guardian she wants Tuesday. Tuesday. 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