Quotes and Comments of the Week

“The community stepped up and raised $420,000…I don’t know how as a board we can say thanks very much…but we’re increasing class size anyways.” Trustee Liz Gindraux

"I think if were going ot do a program we should do it well or not do it at all.” Trustee Liz Gindraux on adding a physical education instructor

 “I think we’re in a very precarious situation for next year. It all hinges on the state.” Trustee Davina Drabkin

"(Hayward police) don't have a body or some compelling evidence. There's no way on Earth that family will give up on those circumstances." Marc Klaas of Klaas Kids foundation

"We have to radiate so much hope that we can bring her back." Mai Dinh said, Le’s 15-year-old cousin

"He's different, people like different. Especially in a  shelter with almost 100 cats up for adoption, he really stands out." Scott Delucchi

“I think HSR is bad for California.” Councilmember Michael Brownrigg

"California Treasurer Bill Lockyer, the California politician responsible for selling these CAHSR bonds, said on March 14, 2011 to an LA news reporter that no one is interested in buying CA HSR bonds because the CAHSR is more interested in issuing bad PR, rather than coming up with a sound business plan." Commenter Davide Florez

“After I retired, one of the first things I did was volunteer to be the dentist in a Vietnamese refugee camp in the Philippines. From that I saw that one person really can make a difference. I always thought that ‘this project is too big for me; how can we alleviate hunger, how can we alleviate poverty?’ and, if you look at that, you get so frustrated that you don’t do anything. But if you look at ‘What can I do?’ as one small thing, and I do bring others in as volunteers, everyone comes back and says ‘I made a difference.’” Recipient Jon B. Grant

“Working together is very important, knowing where you fit into the team and being able to compromise, and also being able to think creatively.” BIS teacher Bronia Whipp

 Hillsborough’s Goeddel Drafter 41st by Tampa Bay

 “I was really excited for him. I replayed it on my TiVo a couple times just so I could hear them call his name again.” St. Francis head coach Mike Oakland 

 “When they called my name, it was awesome. I was a little surprised, but I knew they were one of the teams that had interest in me.” Tyler Goeddel

 “He was instrumental in assisting one of the biggest cheaters in the history of the game. Based on that alone, it is appalling to think that he’s in a position to influence young players. On the other hand, baseball is a game of forgiveness in a sense. It’s the only game in which they actually keep track of your mistakes (errors) on the scoreboard. Yet, as a player you have to persevere because there will always be another ground ball, fly ball or pitch, and you have to be ready to shake off your past mistakes and make the play.” longtime East Bay Little League coach, who asked not to be identified

"There are many sides to each of us and they are not all good. Mr. Anderson paid for his wrongs and is doing more for his community than many of us do by volunteering his time. As long as he is not making an issue of his past dealings in baseball, then let sleeping dogs lie and be glad you have someone dedicated to his and other peoples kids. It appears that the parents involved have no problem so neither should the press. They could drive a wedge that would force him to give up his good deeds to Little League Baseball. What a tragedy that would be." Commenter William West

 "There is no reason to keep beating Greg Anderson down. I'm sure he wants to put his steroid supplying days behind and this article could have done that. Easily this article could have framed Greg Anderson in a positive light with just a little help from his friends. Because of the silence and stonewalling he has become an even bigger enigma." Commenter John Kalubafek

"Car and transportation is climbing the 'energy lader' as our society moves forward. Cleaner transportation IS one of the solution to keep our way of living while trying to ease the pressure we put on climate change and other environmental issues. There are other solutions: conservation (drive less by using public transportation, walking, biking...) and redesign our cities to be able to live where we work. Join our group Burlingame Citizen Environment Council if you want to learn, discuss and be part of the upcoming change in our community!" Commenter Benoit

"Nuts for Candy is my favorite store in Burlingame, not only because of the warmth of the Kevranians, but because they have the candy that kept me and my siblings in the dentist chair summer after summer! It brings back memories - bitter & sweet. Nuts for Candy was the first store in Burlingame that I patronized when I moved here." Commenter 
Cathy Foxhoven