Good news and birth announcements

Ann Sims, a much beloved pillar in the child development community of Daly City, passed the torch, the crown and the key to her five child development centers in Daly City over to Peninsula Family Service in a special ceremony June 30 at David R. Rowe Park in Daly City.

As a result of the partnership, 250 low income children and families living in Daly City can be assured their childcare services will be preserved and continue to operate as usual.

Proclamations on Ann’s retirement were read by state Sen. Leland Yee, Daly City Mayor Sal Torres, San Mateo County Supervisor Adrienne Tissier and representatives from U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier’s office and from Assemblyman Jerry Hill’s office.

Birth announcements:

David Stein and Monica Torgesen, of Mountain View, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City on June 19, 2012.

Esequiel and Maira Aguayo, of Menlo Park, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City on June 26, 2012.

Onder and Elif Elgin, of San Mateo, gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City on June 26, 2012.

Eitan and Dahlia Sharon, of Palo Alto, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City on June 26, 2012.

Edward and Azelene Afable, of Daly City, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City on June 26, 2012.

Dobromir and Barbara Montauk, of Redwood City, gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City on June 27, 2012.

Erik Jonte and Lisa Jones, of Belmont, gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City on June 28, 2012.