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Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 Volume 7 Issue 369 Santa Monica Daily Press IN HIS SIGHTS SEE PAGE 11 Since 2001: A news odyssey THE MAKING HISTORY ISSUE Cops need help Realizing finding vehicle in hit-and-run King’s

BY KEVIN HERRERA Editor in Chief dream PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY Investigators with the Santa Monica Police Department BY MELODY HANATANI are asking for the public’s help in locating a Daily Press Staff Writer vehicle involved in a felony hit-and-run acci- dent that seriously injured a bike rider. WILSHIRE BLVD On the day before the inau- It was the 13th hit-and-run accident in guration of the nation’s first black president, Santa Monica so far this year, said SMPD hundreds of people gathered here to honor Investigator Chris Dawson. There were 612 the life of a man whose activism more than such accidents in 2008. 40 years ago helped make the historic elec- Police said the latest hit-and-run tion possible. occurred on Jan. 17 at about 12:30 a.m. A The celebration on Monday of Martin 33-year-old bicyclist was riding southbound Luther King Jr.’s 80th birthday focused on on 20th Street at Arizona avenue when he how the dreams of one civil rights leader was struck by an unknown vehicle. After were finally being realized through the striking the cyclist, the driver ran over the installation today of President-elect Barack bicycle and the rider’s body and then left the Obama and how his teachings still apply. scene without rendering assistance or calling “It’s more than coincidental the celebra- the police. tion of Martin occurs the day before the The victim was transported to a local inauguration,” said Darlene Evans, who hospital in critical condition. He suffered chairs the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. severe head trauma, multiple fractures to his Westside Coalition. torso and one of his legs was broken, The organization hosted its 24th annual Dawson said. tribute to the late activist at the SGI-USA World Headquarters Auditorium, featuring SEE COPS PAGE 9 musical performances by the Angel City Chorale and The Rev. William H. Knight and recognizing two long-time volunteers who recently died. Meals on Wheels The celebration was the culmination of a week’s worth of events, including the volunteers save life Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 15, which is King’s actual birthday, and a concert on Sunday featuring the Santa Monica BY ASHLEY ARCHIBALD Symphony Orchestra. Special to the Daily Press The finale focused on the theme of change, centering around Mahatma SUNSET PARK Meals on Wheels volunteers Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change you want to saved the life of an elderly Santa Monica res- see in the world.” ident whom they found in her home bleed- According to the speakers, change was ing profusely from an open head wound. imminent. When Meals on Wheels volunteers Bob “There is a spirit in the room and the Sandler and his partner came to serve her spirit is at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. 24 hours lunch at noon on Jan. 5, Ruth Barkley, 82, from now,” Nat Trives, who co-founded the was perched on the corner of her floral-pat- coalition, said. terned couch, drenched in blood that was The keynote address was given by spilling out of a two-inch gash in the back of Anwarul Chowdhury, who is the former her head. They immediately called 911 and United Nations under secretary-general and the ambulance rushed Barkley to Kaiser high representative for the least developed Permanente where she received seven stitch- countries, landlocked developing countries, es. and small island developing states. Barkley doesn’t remember much of what Byron Kennerly [email protected] Chowdhury was selected as a last-minute SINGING LOUD AND PROUD: The Rev. William H. Knight sings during the 24th annual Dr. SEE MEALS PAGE 9 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the SGI Center on Monday. SEE KING PAGE 8 FABULOUS DINNER SPECIALS SERVED 4PM - 10PM GABY SCHKUD COMPLETE DINNERS $11.95 (310)586-0308 1433 Wilshire Boulevard, at 15th Street EXPERIENCE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 310-394-1131 OPEN 24 HOURS www.17thstreethome.com eddie says: Calendar 2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues • “Flowers will wilt in weeks ...” • “Shoes wear out in a year ...” Eddie Guerboian • “Clothes go out of style ...” GOLDSMITH DESIGNER • “But ...” gold is forever

Inauguration Day Watch and Party Church in Ocean Park 235 Hill St., 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. Watch President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration at the Church in Ocean Park. Enjoy a continental breakfast, followed by a career fair and job counseling between 1 p.m. 18K Floating Diamond Bracelet and 5 p.m., after which the Church in Ocean Park will host their own Inaugural Ball. Call (310) 399-1631 for more information.

Toddler Story Time for Two’s Ocean Park Branch Library 2601 Main St., 10 a.m. — 11 a.m. Shop where they know your name Bring two-year-old children to Mr. Jesse’s Toddler Story Time for Two’s for stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. Registration is required. Call (310) 458-4638 for more 331 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 2 Hours Free Parking (Behind Store) information. 310.451.1349 • www.readersjewelers.com Autism: The Musical Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Come to Fairview Branch Library for a free screening of Autism: The Musical, a docu- mentary about the transformation of five autistic children in Los Angeles as they develop and rehearse an original musical about autism. Call (31-) 450-0443 for more The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce information. Presents Birds: The Local Story Temescal Gateway Park 15601 Sunset Blvd., 7:30 p.m. — 9 p.m. Business at Sunset Mixer Join Santa Monica College biology professor Walt Sakai for a discussion about birds and his own efforts to study them. Meet at Woodland Hall. Call (310) 858-7272 ext. 115 This Wednesday Jan. 21 for more information, or e-mail [email protected]. 5:30 – 7:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 Kiwanis Club Weekly Meeting at Santa Monica YMCA 1332 6th St., 12 p.m. — 1:30 p.m. Join the Santa Monica Kiwanis Club for its weekly luncheon with guest speakers. Call (310) 613-1249 for more information.

Walk The Labyrinth First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 1008 11th St., 1 p.m. — 2 p.m. Come to the Simkins Hall at First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica to walk the labyrinth, an ancient form of meditation where one follows an inlaid path in quiet con- templation. Call (310) 393-8258 or e-mail Mary Garbesi at mary.garbesi@santamoni- caumc.org for more information.

The 12 Steps for Everybody 16730 Bollinger Dr., Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. — 8 p.m. Come to a writing meeting open to all 12-Step programs or anyone with a habitual problem or illness. Call (310) 428-0904 or e-mail Frank Loweree at Join us for a night of good food, good music, [email protected]. “Island of the Great White Shark” Free Film Screening and good company at the American Red Cross Santa Monica Main Library, MLK Auditorium 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. of Santa Monica! Promote your company, meet Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium hosts a free screening of “Island of the Great White Shark,” an award-winning documentary about the role of great white other professionals, and learn more about sharks in the ecosystem. Filmmaker Richard Theiss will lead a question and answer disaster preparedness. Admission comes with session after the film. Montana Branch Book Club appetizers and drinks. Free parking. Montana Ave. Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave., 7 p.m. — 8 p.m. Come to discuss Joshua Henkin’s “Matrimony.” Chamber members $10 pre sale For more information on any of the events listed, log on to smdp.com and click the “Events” tab for the given day’s calendar. Non members $20 For more information visit smchamber.com or call 310-393-9825 Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 3 Front and center Samohi graduate a member of the president’s band

BY KEVIN HERRERA ple were already there watching us at the Editor in Chief crack of dawn. “I just wanted a job last June and now I’m WASHINGTON, D.C. When it comes to here.” President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugura- Founded in 1798 by an act of Congress, tion today, Tessa Gross has one of the best “The President’s Own” United States Marine seats in the house. It only took her some 20 Band is America’s oldest professional musi- years of hard work and her enlistment in the cal organization. “The President’s Own” Marine Corps. encompasses the United States Marine Gross, 25, a graduate of Santa Monica Band, Marine Chamber Orchestra, and High School, is a member of “The Marine Chamber Ensembles, and performs President’s Own” United States Marine regularly at the White House. Gross and her Band, Obama’s personal musicians who per- fellow marines will be playing at all 10 of the form everything from “Hail to the Chief” to official inaugural balls. more modern tunes at more than 500 public To become a member of the band, Gross performances across the nation each year. not only had to go through a series of inter- As a member playing both the oboe and views and auditions, she also had to join the English horn, Gross, whose love of music Marines, something which she never can be traced back to her days at Franklin dreamed she would do. Elementary School, will be seated directly “It’s nice being a part of it, and my job of below the podium where Obama will take being a very nice musician is very nice,” the oath of office, becoming the first Gross said. African-American president. It’s one of the As a member of the band, Gross is not perks of playing in the president’s band, a expected to fight. She is merely a musician perk that comes with sacrifice. providing entertainment, and she likes it “We are constantly rehearsing and per- that way. That said, the uniforms she and her forming so we are always working,” said bandmates wear carry a reminder of the role Gross, who graduated from Samohi in 2001 former band members played in war. The before earning a master’s degree in orches- red uniform is a stark contrast to those worn tral performance from the Manhattan by soldiers, a way of warning the enemy that School of Music. “It’s a lot of work, long they are not combatants. hours at times, but it’s pretty exciting. I can’t If it wasn’t for her sister playing the flute wait to just look out at everyone standing there. We did our rehearsal and a lot of peo- SEE GROSS PAGE 8

HARD HITTING Morgan Genser [email protected] COMMUNITY BRIEF (Left) Forward Stephanie Becerra of the Santa Monica High School girls soccer team closes her eyes and braces herself for impact with forward Natasha Wachtel of the Marymount girls varsi- ty soccer team at Samohi on Jan. 17 in a Southern Section, non league game. Marymount won CITYWIDE the game 1-0 and improves their record to 6 wins 3 loses and 2 ties. Obama-vision In honor of the historic significance of President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration, City Hall and Santa Monica College are offering free public screenings of the event today at various locations across town. The public is invited to watch Obama be sworn in as president, the inaugural address and other activities. Larkspur Landing sold for $65 million City Hall and community organizations anticipate that hundreds of people will want to share in this special event together, and are offering the following sites for free public BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS would also include building upgrades, must viewings. The swearing-in ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. All viewings are on a first-come, be approved by the city. first-served basis. LARKSPUR, Calif. The Larkspur Landing Larkspur Landing was built in 1978, and • The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage in the SMC Performing Arts complex, 1310 11th St., will shopping center in Marin County has been houses a 173,000 square foot retail center. begin seating at 8 a.m. Free parking is available in the lot at Santa Monica Boulevard and sold for $65 million. The tenant mix includes Bed, Bath and 11th Street. Accommodates approximately 500 people. Santa Monica-based real estate group J.S. Beyond and 24 Hour Fitness. The center was • The Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium at the Santa Monica Main Public Library, 601 Rosenfield & Co. announced the purchase acquired in 2004 by Inland Western Retail Santa Monica Blvd., will be open at 8 a.m. for approximately 140 people. last week. Real Estate Trust Inc. J.S. Rosenfield & Co. • On the east side of the city, the Thelma Terry Building Multipurpose Room, Virginia The company is proposing new facades, also owns the Brentwood Country Mart in Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave. will offer seating for 80. This Virginia Avenue Park loca- an outdoor eating area and a children's play- Los Angeles and Fallbrook Center in West tion will also show any available replays throughout the afternoon. ground. The proposed renovations, which Hills, among other properties. • Council Chambers will also be open at 7:30 a.m., with seating for up to 100. DAILY PRESS SMALL BUSINESS STARTUP?

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa Send comments to [email protected] What’s the Point? [email protected] David Pisarra Send comments to [email protected] EDITOR IN CHIEF The final solution Kevin Herrera Editor: [email protected] I have followed the controversy regarding the stairs, MANAGING EDITOR and common areas near Adelaide and Fourth Street Daniel Archuleta with interest. I live on Berkeley Street in Santa Monica, Moving beyond [email protected] near Brentwood, and I am also tired of people running up and down the sidewalk in front of our house. I am STAFF WRITER also growing weary of cars using our street just to get Melody Hanatani to other parts of Santa Monica, or Los Angeles. All of [email protected] our Santa Monica neighborhoods need to take action against these intrusive, noisy, and often inconsiderate hyphenation STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS outsiders. Permit parking is a great start, but we need Brandon Wise a final solution once and for all. [email protected] Morgan Genser I think we should simply issue neighborhood permits BY THE TIME MOST OF YOU READ THIS, Boomer Generation, we return to the hope [email protected] which are give only to inhabitants of each neighbor- Barack Obama will have taken the oath of and promise of the best of the Boomers. We hood. Those local residents could purchase a few extra office and we will have a new president. face a daunting list of problems, but it is only CONTRIBUTING WRITERS permits for their guests on an as needed basis. If a Today, on a bitter cold day, the thawing of with the hottest fire of these problems, that Bill Bauer, David Pisarra, stranger enters a neighborhood, they could get a warn- race relations takes a giant leap forward. the strong iron of our will can be hammered, Meredith Carroll, Kenny Mack, ing, a fine, or even be arrested for multiple violations. America enters a new era, on many fronts: to create an enduring new world order. Jack Neworth, Lloyd Garver, Taylor Enforcement could be simplified by tattooing residents, racial, political, economic, religious and Van Arsdale, or even using implantable radio frequency transmit- social. Dane Robert Swanson, Ryan Hyatt, ters. With transmitters, police officers, or special It is in many ways the turning of a page of Steve Breen, Elizabeth Brown, Merv rangers, would not even have to leave their vehicle to history, the transition from one generation IN ONE SHORT MOMENT, Hecht, Ron Scott Smith Mike Heayn, Brian Hepp catch offenders. to another. Today the direction of our coun- Mariel Howsepian, Cynthia Citron, These are just some initial concepts I have thought try takes a hard left, to the ideological, reli- PRESIDENT OBAMA Amanda Cushman, Steve Parker and of. We could refine the whole program by having a dem- gious, and empirical center. Phyllis Chavez ocratically elected board of administrators drawn from If presidents embody the country’s col- MOVED OUR COUNTRY districts throughout the city of Santa Monica. This lective consciousness we can see the arc of CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER board and its extensive staff could be funded entirely history more clearly. Starting with the end of FROM ONE OF FACTIONS, Fabian Lewkowicz by permit fees and fines collected from enforcement World War II, as Eisenhower was the torch actions. bearer for the “greatest generation,” passing GROUPS, DEMOGRAPHS NEWS INTERNS I actually wanted to save this letter for April Fools it to the young John F. Kennedy who surely Catherine Cain, Saba Hamedy, Rob Day, but hopefully by then the controversy will be over. was the icon of his generation, we see how AND DENOMINATIONS, Lawrence, Teddy Lashnick Thomas Einstein presidents come to symbolize the country [email protected] Santa Monica during their periods of power. CLOSER TO THE IDEAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS In recent history, we had the promise of Raymond Solano, Rachel Dardashti the boomers embodied in William Jefferson ONE PEOPLE. [email protected] Taking the focus off cars Clinton. He was young, intelligent and grew Editor: up in a time when his generation believed it ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER There are other socially valuable goals in life could change the world. And in many Today is not a day for African-Americans Rob Schwenker besides home ownership. I have lived and worked in important respects it did precisely that. He to rejoice. The term African-American has [email protected] Santa Monica for 40 years and I am a renter. I have was the symbol of hard work, dedication to served its purpose. Its role of making people ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES never in my life wanted to own a home or a car. a purpose and achievement. aware of race and citizenship, is no longer Julie Martinez There are many exciting and delightful places to live From that same generation, we had necessary. And with that, none of the other [email protected] and work which were designed and built “pre-car.” Look George Walker Bush. He too was a symbol, hyphenates are really useful or needed. We at London, Paris, Rome, New York, Chicago, San but of the dangers of an immoderately dog- can now move beyond hyphenation. Robert Hertel [email protected] Francisco and thousands of other attractive towns and matic view of the world. He was not a posi- In one short moment, President Obama villages all over the world. Intelligent development and tive, uplifting force. As a representative of moved our country from one of factions, ADVERTISING TRAFFIC FACILITATOR redevelopment of urban spaces is possible if the design the people, he was the anti-intelligence, groups, demographs and denominations, Amber Kessee focus is shifted from the car to human beings. closed minded, faith based, doctrinaire closer to the ideal of one people. [email protected] One might ask if many renters are renters by fringe that came from privilege and excess. I am no longer a gay-white-Italian- OPERATIONS MANAGER choice? Perhaps renters without cars are not These two presidents, Clinton and Bush German-Irish-Catholic-Protestant-male- Connie Sommerville “weirdos,” merely enlightened. 43, exemplify the range the boomer genera- American. [email protected] Karen A. Baker tion encompassed. One was extroverted and Today I am American. Santa Monica open, the other was introverted and insular. Today my president took office. PRODUCTION MANAGER They are the Boomer Generation. They were These are heady days. It is a turning point Robert Summa [email protected] the hyphenated generation. The “African- in history. American” and the “Irish-American” who I am reminded of the story about return- CIRCULATION bridged the gap from people identified as ing Roman gladiators who would always Keith Wyatt objects, to people as people. have someone on the chariot standing Osvaldo Paganini ODDS OF A CHILD [email protected] ODDS OF A CHILD President Barack Obama is the next gen- behind them, to whisper in their ears, “All BECOMING A BEING DIAGNOSED eration. He is my generation. glory is fleeting.” It was a reminder to stay PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: WITH AUTISM: 1 in 16,000 We have almost nothing in common exter- humble. 1 in 166 nally, and yet we have everything in common As much as we are reveling in the intoxi- A newspaper with issues that matters. We each see the possibility that cating air of change, we need to remember 410 Broadway, Suite B America gives to its people. 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AS ENVIRONMENTALISM CONTINUES TO that nothing you do to try to lighten your grow in prominence, more and more of us “footprint” will ever be deemed satisfactory. are trying to live a “greener” lifestyle. But the So long as you are still pursuing life-sustain- more “eco-friendly” you try to become, like- ing activities, whatever you do to reduce ly the more you find yourself confused and your impact on nature in one respect (e.g., frustrated by the green message. cloth diapers) will simply lead to other Have you tried giving up your bright and impacts in other respects (e.g., water use) — cheery incandescent light bulbs to save ener- like some perverse game of green whack-a- gy — only to learn that their gloomy-but- mole — and will be attacked and con- efficient compact fluorescent replacements demned by greens outraged at whatever contain mercury? “footprint” remains. Perhaps you’ve tried to free up space in So long as you still have some “footprint,” landfills by foregoing the ease and conven- further penance is required; so long as you ience of disposable diapers — only to be are still alive, no degree of sacrifice can erase criticized for the huge quantities of energy your guilt. Dr. John McGrail, Ph.D, C.Ht. and water consumed in laundering those The only way to leave no “footprint” Hypnotherapists are not licensed by the state of California as healing arts practitioners; for your benefit and protection, work on some issues may require a written referral nasty cloth diapers. Even voicing support for would be to die — a conclusion that is not from a licensed physician or mental health professional. renewable energy no longer seems to be lost on many green ideologues. Consider the green enough, as angry environmentalists premise of the nonfiction bestseller titled protest the development of “pristine lands” “The World Without Us,” which fantasizes for wind farms and solar power plants. about how the earth would “recover” if all Why is it that no matter what sacrifices humanity suddenly became extinct. Or con- RECYCLE NOW! you make to try to reduce your “environ- sider the chilling, anti-human conclusion of mental footprint,” it never seems to be an op-ed discussing cloth versus disposable enough? diapers: “From the earth’s point of view, it’s WE PAY THE Well, consider why it is that you have an not all that important which kind of diapers “environmental footprint” in the first place. you use. The important decision was having Everything we do to sustain our lives has the baby.” BEST RATES! an impact on nature. 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Their notion It is time to recognize environmentalism of an “environmental footprint” is intended as a philosophy of guilt and sacrifice — and as a measure of how much you “disturb” to reject it in favor of a philosophy that nature, with disturbing nature viewed as a proudly upholds the value of human life. sin requiring atonement. Just as the Christian concept of original sin conveys the KEITH LOCKITCH, PH.D. in physics, is a fellow at message that human beings are stained with the Ayn Rand Center for individual rights, focus- evil simply for having been born, the green ing on science and environmentalism. The Ayn concept of an “environmental footprint” Rand Center is a division of the Ayn Rand implies that you should feel guilty for your Institute and promotes the philosophy of Ayn very existence. Rand, author of “Atlas Shrugged” and “The It should hardly be any surprise, then, Fountainhead.”

No butts

The City Council recently approved a ban on smoking in the common areas of multi-unit res- idences.

So this week’s Q-Line question asks:

Do you agree with the decision or do you think the ban goes to far?

Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your answers in the weekend edition of the Daily Press. Please limit responses to a minute or less. Parenting 6 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues The Quackers Phyllis Chavez Send comments to [email protected] Rusty goes and gets a haircut

Editor’s Note: Meet the Quackers — Rusty, Richard, place. Where else could you get a tattoo experiment with $10,000 worth of oyster and Sidney — three young surf ducks, born and raised while getting your hair cut? I reminded mushroom spores donated by Washington in the canals of Venice, Calif. Their passion in life is to Rusty again, “Feathers, we have feathers, not NO QUACKER WE KNEW state mycologist Paul Stamets. If all goes well surf and save the earth by spreading the word about hair.” He answered, “hair, feathers, whatever, the mushrooms will digest the oil on the global warming and sustainability. I want a hair cut.” HAD EVER HAD A mats and turn the mats into compost! Rusty First a hair cut, now a tattoo. Where just wanted to be part of the effort by donat- WE DECIDED TO PAY A VISIT TO OUR OLD would he put a tattoo? Rusty answered,“One HAIRCUT. LET’S ing his hair (read that feathers) to an organ- neighborhood in Venice. Rusty heard big on each foot, of course. I think a gigantic ization that was doing so much for the envi- waves were on the way and he was dying to wave on my left foot and since escargot is my NOT EVEN MENTION ronment. see the new Tsunami warning signs. Don’t absolute favorite food, a snail on the right. It He read that individuals, salons, barbers, worry. The waves and the signs were not would be awesome! You always talk about THE TATTOO. and even pet groomers could donate hair for related! being organized and efficient. What could be future efforts, why not him? I still don’t Richard and I exchanged looks and more efficient than a haircut and a tattoo at understand the secrecy about it but Rusty is gulped hard at the height of the sand berms the same time?” worn out. It was time to give up and give in. hard to figure sometimes. this year. Mountain climbing equipment to Rusty kept his face pressed against the We told him, “Get the haircut, but tell us Richard and I took off for a snack leaving ascend and a rope to rappel would have been window while Richard and I used our best why!” Rusty at Floyd’s with suggestions for “some- nice. Just how big were the expected waves? arguments to keep him from going in. We It seems Rusty had read an article about thing with a nice side part” or maybe a buzz Cresting the berm, we were flooded with practically had to drag him away. the ship that spilled 58,000 gallons of oil in cut. On our return, as we rounded the cor- relief, no mega waves. Rusty was disappoint- As we walked toward Lincoln, Rusty was the San Francisco Bay in November of 2007. ner, we heard Rusty chatting with several ed with the waves but loved the Tsunami still talking about tattoos. He had at least 50 It stated that more than 5,000 mats of people about the hair mats. Then we saw signs. We hope we never see a Tsunami. How reasons why we should go back. All the while human hair, provided by a group called him. Stunned, we watched him proudly dis- would we keep Rusty from trying to ride that Richard and I are wondering, why the sud- Matter of Trust, were used to help soak up play his new haircut, a mohawk! We were too? den interest in a haircut? No Quacker we that oil slick. quackless. At the end of the day we took a route knew had ever had a haircut. Let’s not even The mats, made from hair collected from Rusty loves the mohawk. We are still get- home through the old neighborhood. We mention the tattoo. salons all across the country, were a great ting used to it. It was for a good cause. How were on Main near the post office when On Lincoln, Rusty saw another barber help in the clean up effort. They soaked up fast do feathers grow anyway? Rusty started with the barber shop thing shop, Floyd’s. Have I ever mentioned that oil like a paper towel. The hair mats have To find out how your salon, barber shop again. He had been talking about getting a Rusty lives for Andy Griffith reruns? He also been in use by the San Francisco or pet groomer can participate go to haircut for weeks and wouldn’t explain why. loves Andy, Opie, and Barney. Lately, Floyd, Department of the Environment for their www.matterof trust.org He stopped in front of a barbershop that the barber, has become his idol. When he used motor oil collection program. offered haircuts and tattoos. Why did I come saw the name, he was sure it was a “sign.” Rusty was further impressed when he PHYLLIS and The Quackers can be reached at this way? Rusty thought this was the perfect This was the place for his haircut. We were read that Matter of Trust was conducting an [email protected]. Modern kids furnishings put the fun in functional

BY KIM COOK “The idea behind the pieces is more Their Tarantino layered high-density whole bunch is way more fun? Special to the Daily Press about, what if a piece of furniture could foam chairs would withstand the most high- Other inventive light fixtures can be change and have its own personality?” says spirited of play dates. found at Lamps Plus, including a plump, Designers of kids’ furniture are letting Beaumont. “I’ve always been a fan of Disney This spring, Pottery Barn Kids partnered gleaming Prop Plane in brushed nickel and their imaginations run away with them, and and Dr. Seuss, so it just made sense to make with the Dr. Seuss Foundation on a line of frosted glass, and a Planet and Stars pendant that’s great news for hip parents looking for these crazy shapes. But the most important decals, organic cotton bedding, and soft fur- which projects colorful outer space images fun, exuberant decor. thing with my designs is they have to be nishings featuring Seuss’ most popular char- on the ceiling. The color wheel is spinning happily functional as well as fun.” acters, such as The Cat in The Hat and the Over at Kid Carpet, two mind-bending amidst bookcases and bedding. And many Dust Furniture in Valparaiso, Ind., is One Fish, Two Fish gang. area rugs — appropriately named Off designers are taking a whimsical, artistic another studio experimenting with shapes. Janet Hayes, executive vice president for Balance and On the Curve — feature bold approach with the very shape of furniture. A deep blue side table and lime green book- the retailer in San Francisco, says the collab- graphics that play with dimensional space. Judson Beaumont, owner and head case may slouch saucily, but they’re still seri- oration aims “to excite and delight” children Either would provide a good base for indoor designer for Vancouver, B.C.,’s Straight Line ous working furniture. while inspiring parents to get creative. adventure. Designs, has concocted a world of Alice-in- Jessie Leman, Dust’s project manager and There was another, practical considera- Claire Eglizeaud and Paul Moreau, artists Wonderland-esque pieces that straddle wife of designer Vincent Leman, says the tion. from Bordeaux France, sell their unique craftsmanship and inventiveness. pieces are intended not just for young people “One of the most popular requests we throw pillows online at Bonjour Mon Bookcases stack haphazardly, like a giant but “for youthful spirits, no matter their age. receive from our customers is for patterns Coussin. Choose from scrumptious photo- tossed them into the air. Cabinets with Our furniture is definitely for anyone with a that go into a shared space,” notes Hays. The printed images of candies, chocolates, names like “Oops” and “Boom” appear to playful imagination.” colors and images in Dr. Seuss’ illustrations licorice or pastries; some of the delectable have had run-ins with things wild and won- Plushpod, long a retailer of trendy kids’ suit both girls and boys. pillows are even scented. If sugar isn’t your derful. Others, like Joined at the Hips and furnishings, carries the iconic P’kolino line Pair any of the collection’s pieces with a style, consider some of the other kids’ collec- Sobey, bend and twist, yet have perfectly from Italy, featuring a kid-size clothes rack stacked teacup lamp for a room that gives off tion designs with a sophisticated but playful aligned drawers. in happy hues like tangerine and lime, and a a definite “Seussian” vibe. Or opt, perhaps, French flair. The effect is fanciful, but the furniture is collection of pint-size laminated play tables for the multi-shaded cluster ceiling fixture practical and well-crafted. and chairs. that asks: Why have one of anything, when a [email protected] Free pickup for Santa Monica businesses, Recycle old electronics Clothes for Special Occasions Jan. 14, call us to set up For Cash We pay the best rates for: Baptism your Flower girl time! Celll Phones TVs Baby shower gifts You can also shop for recycled office products Computers And much more Boys suits and compostable tableware Drop your items off at 1932 Cotner Ave. in 4 Kids First Communion and utensils in our online store. West Los Angeles and mention this offer for cash www.californiarecycles-store.com 310-398-1626 4521 Inglewood Blvd. 310-478-3001 ext. 100 www.californiarecycles.com www.pattysplace.net Culver City, CA 90230 State Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 7 Polanski’s bid to dismiss rape case tied to movie

BY LINDA DEUTSCH himself into the Polanski case behind the Associated Press Correspondent scenes. As the regular courtroom deputy dis- trict attorney for routine cases before Judge LOS ANGELES Roman Polanski’s tumul- Laurence J. Rittenband, he said he gained the tuous, sometimes tragic life had long seemed judge’s confidence and advised him how to destined for a movie of its own. sentence Polanski. The judge has been dead But no one could have foreseen the con- for 15 years. troversy that would erupt when a documen- He said the judge, always publicity con- tary film revealed new information about scious, was afraid he would be criticized for one of the defining events of the film direc- giving Polanski too lenient a sentence. tor’s past — his conviction in the 1977 rape Polanski attorney Chad Hummel said the of a 13-year-old girl and his ultimate flight talks between Rittenband and Wells that led to exile. the judge to renege on a plea bargain were Lawyers for Polanski, armed with disclo- clear misconduct because lawyers in the case sures from the HBO documentary, “Roman didn’t know about them. Polanski: Wanted and Desired,”have gone to The district attorney’s office has not court demanding that the lingering case addressed the misconduct claims, but argues against him be dismissed. that Polanski can’t have a hearing if he refus- A hearing scheduled for Wednesday in es to appear in court. The catch: Polanski Los Angeles Superior Court is already draw- would be arrested and jailed on a fugitive ing intense interest despite the fact that the warrant if he sets foot in the country. main character won’t even be in the country. The entire hearing could be anti-climatic Polanski’s story still resonates as a piece if Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza of Hollywood history and is cinematic in its accepts the prosecution theory that Polanski details, suggesting both a holocaust drama isn’t entitled to a hearing if he’s not there. and a horror film — the kind of thing The defense maintains that the judge has Polanski himself has directed. the option to dismiss the case “in the interest A native of France who was taken to of justice” without Polanski present. Poland by his parents, he escaped Krakow’s In one of many bizarre twists, the person Jewish ghetto as a child and lived off the who has emerged as Polanski’s strongest ally charity of strangers until reuniting with his in seeking dismissal is the now 45-year-old father years later. His mother died at the victim. Samantha Geimer, who long ago Nazi death camp Auschwitz. identified herself publicly, filed an affidavit With talent and grit, he worked his way accusing prosecutors of victimizing her into filmmaking. He rose to fame as a direc- again by including graphic sexual descrip- tor of such film classics as “Chinatown” and tion of the crime in one of their filings. “Rosemary’s Baby,”only to have his life shat- “It is clear to me that because the district tered by further horror in 1969 when his attorney’s office has been accused of wrong- wife, actress Sharon Tate, eight months preg- doing, it has recited the lurid details of the nant with their child, was murdered along case to distract attention from the wrongful with four others by followers of Charles conduct of the district attorney’s office as Manson. well as the judge who was then assigned to Then, in 1977, he was accused of raping a the case,” Geimer said. teen while shooting her photo during a mod- She has never sought Polanski’s impris- eling session. The girl said Polanski plied her onment, but she did reach an undisclosed with champagne and part of a Quaalude pill settlement after suing him. at Jack Nicholson’s house while the actor was Two other unlikely allies in the wake of away. He told her to disrobe and then, as she the documentary are Dalton and Gunson. protested, he performed oral sex, intercourse They told the documentarian that and sodomy on her. Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler The case became an international sensa- agreed to dismiss the charge years later if tion. Polanski would return and allow his hearing Because of the young victim’s desire for to be televised, an offer he refused. anonymity, Polanski was allowed to plead A court spokesman issued angry denials guilty to one of six charges, unlawful sexual in June that the lawyers’ account in the doc- intercourse, and was sent to prison for 42 umentary was a fabrication and demanded days of evaluation. Lawyers in the case told its removal from the film, spurring the for- documentary producers they agreed that mer courtroom opponents to issue a joint would be his full sentence, but the judge statement. tried to renege. “It is our shared view that ... false and On the day of sentencing, aware the judge reprehensible statements by the Los Angeles would sentence him to more prison time Superior Court continues their inappropri- and require his voluntary deportation, ate handling of the Polanski case,” Dalton Polanski fled. and Gunson said. His legal team maintains the case The probation officer, Irwin Gold, who amounted to prosecutorial and judicial mis- investigated Polanski’s case in 1977 said he conduct after being manipulated by the found no reason to send Polanski to prison, judge and David Wells, a retired prosecutor citing his remorse and the wishes of the vic- who was an unknown figure in the story tim. until the documentary aired. “It is believed that incalculable emotional Wells told his story for the first time in damage could result from incarcerating the the film, surprising Polanski’s prosecutor, defendant whose own life has been a seem- retired Deputy District Attorney Roger ingly unending series of punishments,” he Gunson, and retired defense attorney, Doug concluded. Dalton. It also became the unexpected cen- Wells said Rittenband dismissed the pro- terpiece of the documentary. bation report as “a whitewash.” “I never made the film for this reason,” Polanski continued his career in France Marina Zenovich, director of the documen- and won the 2002 directing Oscar for his tary, said during a brief telephone interview. film, “The Pianist,” a holocaust drama that “I feel for everyone involved.” mirrored parts of his own life. He was Wells acknowledges that he insinuated unable to claim it in person. Local 8 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues Residents celebrate Dr. King’s legacy

FROM KING PAGE 1 United Nations dating back to 1996, sitting organization who died in recent weeks after black students who were graduating from on its Security Council and as the coordina- battling illnesses. local high schools or transferring from Santa replacement for renown labor organizer tor for the least developed countries in New Smith, a local activist, co-founded the Monica College, presenting them on the day Dolores Huerta, who canceled earlier this York. coalition with Trives and served on a num- of the annual birthday celebration. month after she was invited to attend the He called Obama’s inauguration a high ber of different nonprofit organizations, She was a member of the local chapter of inauguration by U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis, D-CA, point in realizing King’s dream, one in which including the Rotary Club of Santa Monica the National Association for the whom Obama nominated to head the U.S. all children in the nation would be judged and the Pico Neighborhood Association. He Advancement of Colored People and attend- Department of Labor. not by the color of their skin, but by the con- was also the executive director of the ed the Calvary Baptist Church for more than His speech touched on the civil rights tent of their character. Neighborhood Redevelopment Corp., which 50 years. She died on Dec. 28. leader’s message of peace, explaining how it “We have the responsibility to keep that rehabbed housing units in Santa Monica for The families of Burnett and Smith were remains relevant in today’s world filled with dream alive so humanity can benefit,” he elderly and low-income families. The organ- honored with a posthumous award. war and poverty, quoting King’s famous said. ization no longer exists. “Clyde Smith and Estella Burnett were words, “Peace is not merely a distant goal He died on Jan. 1. legends in this organization because they that we seek, but a means by which we arrive Remembering volunteers who have Burnett was the scholarship chair for the rolled up their sleeves and worked,” Trives at that goal.” passed coalition and former teacher with the Los said. Chowdhury, who was born in The event also honored Clyde Smith and Angeles Unified School District. She was Bangladesh, has served a long career with the Estella Burnett, two volunteers with the responsible for providing scholarships to [email protected] From Samohi to the White House

FROM GROSS PAGE 3 principle of the Los Angeles “Luckily we had a music program Philharmonic. that had oboes,” she said. and a strong music program at Santa “I felt like the music program, even Today she will use the skills she Monica public schools, Gross may not early on at Franklin, gave everyone a learned in Santa Monica public schools have ended up playing for the presi- great opportunity to try different to entertain millions, including her dent. instruments and figure out what voice parents, who will be watching the inau- As a kid she idolized her older sister works for them, what instruments felt guration on television. and when she picked up an instrument, right for them.” “This is what I love to do,” Gross Gross was right behind her with her In middle school, Gross wanted to said. “I couldn’t see myself doing any- photo courtesy United States Marine Corps Band own. While at Samohi, Gross took be different than her classmates, so thing else.” WIND INSTRUMENT: Santa Monica High School graduate Tessa advantage of quality instruction, which she picked up the oboe and the bas- Gross, 25, will be playing the oboe and English horn during today's included a chance to study with the soon. [email protected] presidential inauguration as a member of ‘The President’s Own.’

MAKING A STATEMENT Rachel Dardashti [email protected] Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, demonstrate against the use of fur Monday at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and the Third Street Promenade. PETA spokesperson Jena Hunt said, ‘Animals who are caught in the wild for fur can suffer for days without food or water in these gory traps.’ Local Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 9 Resident saved by Meals on Wheels volunteers

FROM MEALS PAGE 1 MEALS ON happened that day. She woke that morning to her usual routine. Her son-in-law, Tom WHEELS SAVED Allison, visited her for breakfast before work. She took a brief walk around her front MY LIFE.” yard and then settled down with her dog Molly and cat Tortilla. Ruth Barkley “I didn’t feel good in my stomach,” Barkley said in a light German accent. “I was concerned but there was not a lot The queasiness precipitated the fall. She of time to think about it as much as to figure cut her head on the corner of her coffee out where she was,” Allison said. table, a short wood table with false mother- The Allisons have hired a caretaker to stay of-pearl inlay. with Barkley during the day while they’re at Her prescription blood thinners wors- work, a move which Barkley fought prior to ened the situation, causing blood to run her accident. freely from the wound. “Physically she’s a lot better,”Allison said. Because she was alone, no one involved “She’s scared, and that’s why I have someone has an accurate idea of how long Barkley sat staying with her now all the time. We live five there bleeding. blocks away and we are over there five, six “Meals on Wheels saved my life,”she said. times a day, but you know, she fell when no Sandler is a stock trader who has been one was with her.” volunteering with Meals on Wheels for the Barkley was in and out of the hospital past six months. He trained as an emergency until last Tuesday, plagued by fainting spells medical technician at UCLA, skills which and heart troubles. She returned home with came in handy when he found Barkley. her daughter and son-in-law and has “She didn’t come to the door, so we just resumed her daily routine. opened it and went in. Her head was covered “I’m still here, and I still have my with blood,” Sandler said. “The training Ovaltine,” she said, referring to her favorite helped. I checked the ABCs — airway, drink, which she prepares with milk brought breathing, circulation — to make sure she by Meals on Wheels. was OK and called 911.” While such incidents don’t happen every The ambulance arrived in five minutes day, Meals on Wheels volunteers are often and took Barkley to the hospital. Her condi- required to do more than deliver food. tion looked critical to Sandler, who said she “When you’re dealing with a frail popula- was bleeding profusely. tion, things tend to happen,” said Enid “If we weren’t there, she would have Borden, president and chief executive officer died,” Sandler said. of Meals on Wheels Association of America. Barkley’s daughter, Mina Allison, is a “These volunteers are lifesavers. Bless them kindergarten teacher who stays with her all, they’re heroes. mother when she’s not at work or with her “The beauty of the program is that it’s husband and kids. more than just a meal,”Borden added.“They She was at school when she got the call become friends.” from her husband concerning her mother’s condition. [email protected] Majority of hit-and-runs are minor

FROM COPS PAGE 1 Drivers involved in an accident should always remain at the scene, Dawson said, or “A woman who lives on the south side of risk turning what could be a minor traffic Arizona heard a thump and saw a body lying violation into a manslaughter charge of sec- on the roadway next to a bicycle,” Dawson ond-degree murder case. said.“She said she saw a vehicle driving away Of the hit-and-run accidents that occur slowly but couldn’t make it out.” in Santa Monica, Dawson said the vast There is no description of the vehicle majority are minor. A hit-and-run can be as available, however, investigators believe it simple as bumping a car while leaving a may have front end scratches or dents and parking space and failing to leave any con- possibly a cracked windshield. tact information. “If [the cyclist] succumbs to his injuries, Last year there was one fatal hit-and-run the charge will be manslaughter, or possibly accident involving a homeless man who was second degree murder,” if alcohol was struck at the corner of Lincoln and Ocean involved, Dawson said. Park boulevards. Officers are still searching The cyclist was riding at night without for the vehicle involved, which was described lights on his bike. He was not wearing a hel- as a black Nissan Sentra or Toyota Corolla. met and there was evidence that he was Anyone with information on either hit- drinking a beer while riding, Dawson said. and-run is urged to contact Dawson at (310) “For bike riders, when you are riding at 458-8954, or Sgt. Larry Horn at (310) 458- night you have to have a light on your bike, 8950. The watch commander is also avail- but more importantly you should be wear- able 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427. ing a helmet,” Dawson said. “That could have possibly prevented the brain injury.” [email protected] National 10 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues Kellogg: FDA confirms salmonella in crackers

BY EMILY FREDRIX Jelly and Peanut Butter Cup ice cream. paste produced at the Blakely plant since July McKee Foods Corp. of Collegedale, Tenn., Associated Press Writer Golden Valley, Minn.-based General 1. issued a voluntary recall of its peanut but- Mills said in a news release Monday after- The company’s peanut butter is not sold ter crackers because of possible contamina- MILWAUKEE Kellogg Co. said Monday feder- noon that it was recalling two flavors of directly to consumers but it is distributed to tion. al authorities have confirmed that salmonel- snack bars: LARABAR Peanut Butter Cookie institutions and food companies. The Other companies issuing recalls recently la was found in a single package of its peanut snack bars and JamFrakas Peanut Butter peanut paste, made from roasted peanuts, is include Midwest supermarket chain Hy-Vee butter crackers, as a Midwestern grocer and Blisscrisp snack bars. The company said the an ingredient in cookies, cakes and other Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa, Perry’s Ice General Mills Corp. recalled some of its recall affected 15,000 cases and no illnesses products sold to consumers. Cream Co. of Akron, N.Y., and the South products because of the scare. have been reported. General Mills said the Meijer, based in Grand Rapids, said in a Bend Chocolate Co. in Indiana. Ralcorp Kellogg had recalled 16 products last recall did not affect any other products it news release Monday it was issuing its recall Frozen Bakery Products, a division of St. week because of the possibility of salmonel- makes. because makers of its products had Louis-based Ralcorp, recalled several brands la contamination. It was not immediately clear how many announced possible contamination. The of peanut butter cookies it sells through On Monday, the company based in Battle packages of Kellogg crackers had been test- products are sold in Meijer stores and gas Wal-Mart stores. Creek, Mich., said that contamination was ed, if more tests were being made on other stations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois Some companies were quick to assure confirmed by the Food and Drug products or if some had already been found and Kentucky. their customers their products were fine Administration in a single package of Austin not have salmonella, Kellogg spokeswoman The recall last week by Kellogg, the and they were not involved in the investiga- Quality Foods Toasty Crackers with Peanut Kris Charles said. A spokesman for the FDA world’s largest cereal maker, affected prod- tion. Russell Stover Candies Inc., maker of Butter. said the agency was not providing any new ucts including Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Russell Stover and Whitman’s, said Monday Food companies and retailers have been information Monday. Peanut Butter Cookies, Famous Amos it does not use ingredients from Peanut recalling products with peanut butter in The government on Saturday had advised Peanut Butter Cookies and Keebler Cheese & Corp. ConAgra Foods Inc., maker of Peter them because of suspicion of contamination consumers to avoid eating cookies, cakes, ice Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers. Charles Pan peanut butter, said Saturday it was not amid a salmonella outbreak that has killed at cream and other foods containing peanut said the recall affected more than 7 million involved in the investigation and neither least six people and sickened more than 470 butter until health officials learn more about cases of its products. the Omaha, Neb.-based company nor its others in 43 states. At least 90 people have the contamination. Kellogg Chief Executive David Mackay suppliers use ingredients from Peanut been hospitalized. Officials said that most peanut butter said the company would evaluate its process- Corp. Also Monday, Midwestern grocer and sold in jars at supermarkets appears to be es “to ensure we take necessary actions to Peter Pan and other peanut butter pro- retailer Meijer Inc. said it was recalling two safe. reassure consumers and rebuild confidence duced by ConAgra were linked in 2007 to a types of crackers and two varieties of ice Officials have been focusing on peanut in these products.” salmonella outbreak that sickened more cream because of the possibility of salmo- paste and peanut butter made at Peanut Salmonella, a bacteria, is the most com- than 625 people in 47 states. nella contamination: Meijer brand Cheese Corp. of America’s plant in Blakely, Ga. mon cause of food poisoning in the U.S., The company traced the contamination and Peanut Butter and Toasty Peanut Butter On Sunday, Peanut Corp. expanded its causing diarrhea, cramping and fever. to a leaky roof and faulty sprinkler head at sandwich crackers, and Peanut Butter and own recall to all peanut butter and peanut Over the weekend, Little Debbie maker its Georgia plant. Science vs. emotion in New Jersey’s river dolphins debate

BY WAYNE PARRY ing about the whale,” she said. Associated Press Writer I DON’T THINK THEY’RE ALIVE ANYMORE. It isn’t solely an American phenomenon. In 1985, the Soviet Union sent an icebreaker HIGHLANDS, N.J. Federal wildlife officials WE PROBABLY WON’T SEE THEM UNTIL THE to free thousands of white beluga whales are convinced science is on their side in the that had become trapped by ice in the decision to leave a group of bottlenose dol- SPRING WHEN THEY WASH UP SOMEWHERE.” Senyavin Strait, about 130 miles from the phins in a frigid New Jersey river over the Alaskan coast. Helicopters and experts were winter, even if it means they die. Bob Schoelkopf sent in and villagers took frozen fish to feed But they didn’t count on the “Flipper fac- Co-director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine the whales. tor": An intense, emotional attachment Royal navy divers in England freed a many people have toward dolphins, the may have died. think they’re trapped, and that actually try- humpback whale from fishing gear in 2006 highly intelligent, social mammals whose Ice has increased in the Shrewsbury and ing to move them can cause fatalities rather near the Isle of Skye, and just before facial anatomy makes them look like they’re Navesink rivers, and no one has seen the dol- than improving their prospects for survival.” Christmas last year dozens of volunteers in smiling. phins since Thursday, said Bob Schoelkopf, Antrim berated federal officials for refus- McBride, Canada, spent a week digging a When science and sentiment collide, the co-director of the Marine Mammal ing to allow marine mammal rescue groups passageway through snowdrifts to rescue a result is what has been playing out at the Stranding Center in Brigantine. He said they to coax, scare or carry the dolphins back out pair of starving, ice-covered horses aban- Jersey shore since June — a battle over were emaciated and weak when he saw them to sea. doned on a mountain. whether wild animals need humans’ help to last Tuesday. “I wish they would spend a night in that NOAA has said some or all of the New survive, or whether they should be left alone “I don’t think they’re alive anymore,” he river and feel how cold the water is,”she said. Jersey dolphins likely would die or strand to let nature take its course. said Monday. “We probably won’t see them This isn’t the first time emotions have run themselves as winter progressed. They said “They’re like children,” said Marlene until the spring when they wash up some- high over perceived threats to wild animals that is a natural phenomenon that should Antrim of Hazlet, of the animals. She has where.” and whether or not to try to save them. In play itself out. circulated “Save The Dolphins!” fliers in NOAA has long said that trying to move June 2001, a 50-ton right whale dubbed Many scientists agree, saying the dolphins businesses near the Shrewsbury River, north the dolphins has its own risks and probably Churchill became tangled in fishing gear in have to be left to their own instincts. of Asbury Park and the central Jersey shore. wouldn’t ensure the animals’ survival. the Atlantic Ocean off Massachusetts, “From past attempts to rescue these ani- “They’re frightened.” Critics fear a repeat of 1993, when four dol- spurring a three-month rescue effort that mals, there has been more harm done to the Three dolphins are known to have died so phins died in the river when ice closed in on included seven unsuccessful tries to save the animals,” said Thomas Armbruster, director far, and only five of the original 16 have them and they drowned. animal. of the Sandy Hook Sea Life Foundation. remained in the Shrewsbury. Officials of the “There is a very strong connection a lot of Rescue groups and the federal govern- “These animals should be left alone.” National Oceanic and Atmospheric people feel with the animals,”said Teri Frady, ment spent more than $250,000 on the Frank Baran, a local resident who some- Administration say the other eight possibly a spokeswoman for NOAA. “If you believe effort, which failed when Churchill died that times stops by the river to look for the dol- returned to the open sea on their own, but that these animals are trapped or can’t get September. phins, endorses that view. they have no way to know for sure. out, then I can completely understand why Frady was part of NOAA’s handling of “They know what they’re doing,” he said. The head of a marine mammal rescue people want us to move them. Our real job is that case, as well. “They’ve been here a long time, and they’ll group said Monday he’s afraid the last five to help people understand that we don’t “People from all over the world were call- be around for a long time.” You make the call. We’ll print the answers. Sound off every week on our Q-Line™. See page 3 for more info.

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BY JOHN PYE 97 degrees, had 27 winners to four for No. Associated Press Writer 104 Yvonne Meusburger in winning 6-1, 6- 3. MELBOURNE, Australia It was after mid- Jankovic holds the top ranking but has night and long after Roger Federer is accus- yet to win a major, something the Williams tomed to finishing work in the first round of sisters have been proficient at with 16 the Australian Open. between them. No problem. He’d said he’d taken time Second-seeded Serena Williams, the to watch the sun set over Rod Laver Arena reigning U.S. Open champion and winner while he waited to start the last match on each odd year at Melbourne Park since center court. 2003, faces Yuan Meng of China on It was a far different prelude than to his Tuesday. challenging 2008 season, his leanest in four Sixth-seeded Venus, who won her fifth years in terms of Grand Slam titles. Wimbledon title and finished off 2008 by The 27-year-old Federer commenced winning the season-ending tour champi- his quest for a 14th major to equal Pete onship, goes against Angelique Kerber of Sampras’ career record Monday with a 6-1, Germany. SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 56° 7-6 (4), 7-5 first-round win over 35th- Fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva, ranked Andreas Seppi of Italy. unbeaten in 10 matches this year and win- SWELL FORECAST ( 5-10 FT ) The swell should persist with chest to head high sets around the west facing breaks able to work the It was a difficult opener, considering ner of the Beijing Olympic gold medal, 280° angle. Periods should shorten to 14 sec. max, so look for a lot less power. Seppi is only just outside the top 32 players plays Kristina Barrois. LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS who are seeded for the tournament. Nadal starts his second consecutive WEDNESDAY THE 21ST SHOULD STILL SEE SOME CHEST+ WAVES FROM THIS SWELL, AND SOME HEAD HIGH WAVES ARE NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION Federer was sick and tired with major as the top seed in a night match -- ONCE AGAIN, FOR THE WEST FACING BREAKS ABLE TO WORK THE 280° ANGLE. mononucleosis this time last year and that against Christophe Rochus of Belgium, TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA dogged him for months. about the same time No. 9 James Blake is “I wasn’t fit, I had hardly played any due to play Canada’s Frank Dancevic. matches, had any practice,” he said. “This Fourth-seeded Andy Murray, heavily year I had much more preparation and I backed in Britain after three wins over feel I know where my game’s at.” Federer since losing to the Swiss star in the After losing to Novak Djokovic here in U.S. Open final, gets under way against the semifinals, then losing the French Andrei Pavel of Romania. Open and Wimbledon finals and the No. 1 Murray’s emergence has people talking ranking to Rafael Nadal, Federer’s confi- now about the Big Four in men’s tennis, dence picked up when he won the U.S. elevating the 21-year-old Scot into the Open. company of Djokovic, also 21, 22-year-old Losing those cherished titles helped Nadal and Federer. change his perspective. Helped him be Roddick, who lost finals at Wimbledon more expressive. to Federer in 2004 and ‘05 and at the 2006 “Maybe I’m a bit more relaxed,” he said. U.S. Open, doesn’t think he or anybody “The times when you’re No. 1 in the world, else could claim to be on the same level of you put your head down, you try to win as the top for last season. many tournaments as possible. Maybe “They absolutely deserve to be the four sometimes you forget to enjoy it. that get talked about right now,” he said. “Maybe just today or the last six “The thing about sports is no one really months, as well, after having a tough year, remembers yesterday, and that’s fair. You sometimes you can show more (emotion) have to go out and prove yourself on a because you’ve been through a tough time. daily basis. I have no problem with that.” “I show maybe a bit more emotions, a Still, the 2003 U.S. Open champion said bit more happiness, which maybe people he wanted to earn his place back among the didn’t see before.” top contenders: “I think I can.” Seventh-seeded Andy Roddick took a Roddick’s friend Mardy Fish also more businesslike approach to his opening advanced, but six other Americans made match, committing only 10 unforced errors first-round exits: Robby Ginepri, John in a 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 win over 31-year-old Isner, Robert Kendrick, Bobby Reynolds, Swedish qualifier Bjorn Rehnquist. Sam Querry and Taylor Dent. Two of Serbia’s biggest celebrities fol- Dent, returning from three back opera- lowed him on center court and another tions for his first major since 2006, lost to played at the same time on the adjacent fellow American Amer Delic in five sets. show court. Other men advancing were No. 8 Juan Djokovic, the only player apart from Martin del Potro and No. 10 David Federer or Nadal to win a title in the last 15 Nalbandian of Argentina, No. 11 David majors, had to rally from service breaks in Ferrer of Spain, No. 15 Stanislas Wawrinka the last two sets — he was down 4-0 in the of Switzerland, 2005 champion Marat third — to oust Andrea Stoppini 6-2, 6-3, Safin, 2006 finalist Marcos Baghdatis and 7-5. 16-year-old Australian Bernard Tomic. His fellow Serbs Ana Ivanovic and top- No. 27 Feliciano Lopez of Spain was the ranked Jelena Jankovic got through in only one of the men’s seeds to go out on straight sets on the women’s side. the first day, losing 6-3, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 4-6, Ivanovic, runner-up last year, overcame 16-14 in a 4-hour, 23-minute match to an error-prone start to advance 7-5, 6-3 Gilles Muller of Luxembourg. over 107th-ranked Julia Goerges. Third-seeded Dinara Safina and No. 7 “I don’t expect myself to step on the Vera Zvonareva of Russia, No. 11 Caroline court and play perfect tennis from very Wozniacki of Denmark, No. 15 Alize first moment,” said Ivanovic, sentiments Cornet of France, No. 16 Marion Bartoli the other Serbs shared. “You just want to and No. 19 Daniela Hantuchova were give yourself the best possible chance and among the women advancing. give time to work yourself into the tourna- Kimiko Date Krumm, returning to the ment.” main draw of a major after a 13-year hiatus Jankovic, needing ice to cool down the and at the age of 38, lost 6-4, 4-6, 8-6 to soles of her shoes as temperatures topped 25th-seeded Kaia Kanepi of Estonia. Movie TimesHoroscope 12 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues MOVIE TIMES

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JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS Happy birthday The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So The Force is with you this year. Friendship plays a key role ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult in your life, as well as in meetings and group happenings. ★★★ Average On some level, you could become a rabble-rouser, but someone who does effect change. Your instincts often tell you to move forward and try a different approach. You will be more open than in past years. If you are single, changes occur out of the blue. One day you are single, and the next day you meet the right person. Trust that this type of connec- tion will head in your direction. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from a better, stronger con- nection. The two of you enjoy each other more than ever. SAGITTARIUS understands you all too well. Comics & Stuff Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 13 Sudoku DAILY LOTTERY 2 4 21 39 51 Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can Meganumber: 29 appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic Jackpot: $16M and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ★ ★★★★★ 8 17 20 26 38 level ranges from (easiest) to (hardest). Meganumber: 19 Jackpot: $53M

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