Quotes and Comments of the Week

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 “[The swap] allows us down the road to do expansion in that area. It brings people to our downtown and increases vibrancy.” Ann Keighran, City Councilmember

 “There’s a lot of parking, it’s just not really close [to downtown]. “So we’re really not talking about a lack of parking, we’re talking about a lack of parking across the street.” Caroline Serrato, Traffic Safety and Parking Commissioner

 “Oh man, I know the people didn't want it that way.” Commenter Anjessello

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“Don't drive. Stay home. Mow the lawn. Burn the leaves and BBQ.” Commenter Tim Chafee

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 “I was kind of star struck. My coach was actually talking to me at the time, and I forgot everything that he said. I was just staring at Michael Phelps when he walked by. I was just kind of amazed.” Burlingame incoming senior Kristen Brennand

 “It is pretty cool that at least when he’s not trying too hard I’m still within reach [of Phelps]. Just a few more years and I shouldn’t be too far off.” Sacred Heart incoming senior Tom Kremer

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“I’ve come a long way. I’ve had great teammates and coaches to help me become the player I am today. I stayed with it each and every day and I never gave up on myself even when things weren’t going my way.” O’Koyea Dickson

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“Yes! Washington Park! I've lived here for nearly a decade and only 'discovered' it a couple of weeks ago with the fragrance garden. Great spot w/ benches, to, literally, stop and smell the roses.” Commenter Olma Madrid

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“[People say] how’d you get them to do it? We asked them to do it and showed them how. That’s what sets us apart.” Director Leslie Stupple

“In the 40s, you could have dialogue, you could have debate [in theater]. Now, you’re preaching to the choir.” Director Leslie Stupple

“I am so proud of my sister, Leslie Stupple. Her talents as a director and her intense dedication to the kids are an awesome combination.” Commenter Barbara Lalicki

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“I get that same feeling that I did the first time I walked into a Montessori classroom. I love seeing children at peace, absorbed in learning. What I do is a small, positive thing and it’s a way of giving back to our community.” School Director Lynette Muhic

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“Let's pretend that Gregg Anderson is a convicted ex-felon drug dealer. Oh wait, he IS a convicted ex-felon drug dealer...Whether we knew about steroid abuse in the steroid era of baseball or not is irrelevant. Anderson and others like him created and profited from the sale of steroids to athletes. They put a black stain on decades of baseball that will never be erased. Yet people act like he is a saint. Parents are sending a horrible message to their children when they support Anderson. Namely, that it's ok to cheat and use performance enhancing drugs if it can help you win.” Commenter Eric Yawn

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“The search is not over, and we’re working with Michael Frame to directly ask whoever may know any information to step forward.” family spokeswoman and Le's cousin, Krystine Dinh

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