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Tuesday: Mostly sunny $1 tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 54 pages, Volume 148 Number 315 email: [email protected] SPECIAL ELECTION 2007 “The single best thing that’s ever happened is the video cameras in the cars.” - UPD Sgt. Greg Heitkamp Wharff details estimated costs By KATIE MINTZ The Daily Journal Just what does an election cost the county? According to Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk- Recorder Marsha Wharff, the figure depends on the number of contests on the ballot, and the jurisdictions they are sponsored by. “Every election is differ- ent,” Wharff said. This week, she explained to The Daily Journal how her office computed the estimated $150,000 cost the county Wharff stands to incur from the District Attorney Special ordered for the special elec- Election set for April 3. tion. That’s 3,250 less than “When we make an esti- were ordered for November mate, we base it on what past general election. elections have cost us,” “We can order less for a Wharff said. special election because the Here’s how the $150,000 turnout is generally less,” breaks down: Wharff said. “We base our • Sample and official bal- orders on what we believe lots: $60,000 we’re going to need.” According to Wharff, 63,750 ballots have been See COSTS, Page A-14 SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL ILLNESS Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal Recording the actions of suspects and police officers, all Ukiah Police Department Patrol cars have dash mounted video cameras that can later be used if there is a dispute. Along with the camera is a New superagency seeks small screen where officers can observe what the camera sees. to repair system cracks By FRANK HARTZELL mental illness and drug or Fort Bragg Advocate-News alcohol abuse was picked as UPD gets the picture FORT BRAGG - The the top problem facing the mother of the man accused of giant new county agency that falsely accused of misconduct. patrol car. The videos are uploaded making a bomb threat that covers both public health and Cameras reduce “There’s accountability,” he said. wirelessly to a secure server at the closed down the county court- mental health. complaints, help “The single best thing that’s ever UPD station. From there the videos house made an impassioned For Health and Human happened is the video cameras in the can be accessed on computer. public plea for better services Services (HHS) Director Ana both sides in court cars,” Heitkamp said. “I can call up any incident on the for people who have a “dual Mahoney, the gathering at the The videos can also be used for server,” Taylor said. diagnosis.” Department of Social By BEN BROWN Tracy Howson told a horror Services’ Fort Bragg office The Daily Journal training purposes when they show an Videos can be burned to CD and officer doing everything right, Taylor turned over to the prosecution and story in which her son sought was the 14th community They see you when your speeding, help but instead fell through meeting in a traveling road- they know when you’ve had too said. defense attorneys to help with crimi- The cameras are mounted on the nal cases. the proverbial cracks, a tale show designed to help the much to drink, and because of cam- that a gathered group of fami- county partner with communi- eras mounted in every patrol car, the dash of the patrol vehicle and point “Sometimes I get 30 or 40 requests out the front windshield. The cameras a week,” Taylor said. lies of the mentally ill and ties on solutions Mahoney Ukiah Police Department now has it local nonprofit leaders found promised to be “transparent all on tape. come on as soon as the overhead Deputy District Attorney Brian lights are activated, or manually by Newman said videos taken by police all too familiar. and inclusive.” Potter Valley, “They’re one of the most valuable “My son is in jail for the Round Valley and the things we have in the car,” said UPD the officer in the car. Each officer cameras are an invaluable tool for wears a receiver that transmits sound prosecutors. Officers commonly take bomb scare right now because Anderson Valley were recent Capt. Trent Taylor. he didn’t have anyone who stops. In addition to creating a record of to go with the image. the stand to describe a suspect’s The first cameras were installed in actions but it doesn’t have the same would listen to his pleas for The meeting input is the suspect’s actions, cameras also help. (Mendocino County expected to be formed into record the officer, decreasing the 2001 and were VHS recorders that impact as when you show them, ran constantly while the cars were in Newman said. Department of) Mental Health priorities by the end of the number of instances in which officers said he wasn’t a client any- month with action groups then are accused of misconduct, Taylor operation, creating an enormous log “When you can show a person staggering around, it’s not just no rea- more. This is a person who is being formed and Mahoney said. of tapes. using that input to influence sonable doubt, it’s no doubt,” He said. mentally ill who can’t go to “There’s been a reduction in the “It was a logistical nightmare,” Mental Health for help,” the county budgeting process. number of complaints,” he said. Taylor said. “A picture is worth 1,000 words,” Howson said. The local event was co- UPD Sgt. Greg Heitkamp said In 2005, the VHS recorders were Newman said. Howson’s example of the sponsored by HHS, arrest videos allow him to stand replaced with digital recorders that Ben Brown can be reached at [email protected] difficulties facing those who Mendocino Coast Clinics, Inc. behind his officers when they are save the video on a hard-drive in the have been diagnosed with See HEALTH, Page A-12 College financial aid plans can get complicated say experts By LAURA MCCUTCHEON vey. system works, as far as financial aid, The Daily Journal And while some would argue it’s well before their student hits college Going to college? age. Freshman “never too late,” at Ukiah High high school Don’t hesitate to learn all the par- School freshman students are “It’s a very complicated process,” Sandler said. “It’s currently a system students and ticulars about a postsecondary edu- encouraged to talk to their coun- their parents cation well in advance of the day you selors and create a four-year plan that rewards the grasshopper and punishes the ant. When it comes to should be plan to step on campus, suggest which outlines the student’s general thinking those who have done their home- goal, whether it be to attend a two- financial aid, the system takes into account what you have at the about work. year college, a four-year college, or a college. A recent survey by Next Step moment. You actually have a greater trade school, for instance. eligibility for financial aid if you Shown here, Magazine found that almost 30 per- “And then we create a rough aca- students cent of parents waited until their (haven’t) saved a lot of money,” she demic blueprint that will get them to said. at the teen’s junior year of high school where they want to go,” Ukiah High According to Next Step University before mapping out a plan for col- School Dean/Counselor, Marcia Magazine, half of the parents in the of lege. Sandler said. She also encourages Tennessee. “Which is too late,” states the sur- parents to find out about how the See COLLEGE, Page A-2 95* SaberFAST DSL for $11 Per Month 800-989-8851 • www.saber.net * Terms & conditions apply. A-2 – SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

the mother of three of the children. Robert Husner, who was staying in the home, said Joshua Stabbing Saturday The world briefly Arthur Sr., the father of three of the children, woke him and the two of them tried to rescue all six children, who were sleeping in at least two rooms. apparently over woman “The flames were just too high,” said Husner, 27. “I couldn’t The Daily Journal ment, according to In Iraq, Rice says U.S. debate over get in, there was so much smoke.” A woman was allegedly the McCutcheon. war reflects doubts about democracy source of contention between The suspect -- Ruben French Nazi-era collaborator dies two Ukiah men who fought it Antonio Rojas, 28 of Ukiah -- BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza out in the street early Saturday Rice told Iraqi government leaders Saturday that the con- was arrested on suspicion of ’peacefully in his sleep,’ lawyer says morning. assault with a deadly weapon. tentious debate in Washington over President Bush’s war strat- At around 3:45 a.m., Ukiah Witnesses at the scene told egy reflects U.S. doubts that democracy will prevail over vio- PARIS (AP) — Maurice Papon, a former Cabinet minister who was convicted of complicity in crimes against humanity Police officers responded to officers that the two men were lence. reports of a fight in the 700 fighting because of a relation- “Some of the debate in Washington is in fact indicative of the for his role in deporting Jews during World War II and became a symbol of France’s collaboration with the Nazis, died block of South Dora Street. ship with a woman who is concerns that some of the American people have ... if the Iraqi When they arrived to the known to both men, government doesn’t do what it has said it will do,” Rice said she Saturday. He was 96. Papon, who underwent surgery on his pacemaker at a clinic scene they found the victim -- McCutcheon said. “The fight told leaders from all of Iraq’s factions. a 23-year-old Ukiah man -- started as mutual combat but Rice made an unannounced visit to Baghdad as the U.S. east of Paris last week, died in his sleep on Saturday, said his lawyer, Francis Vuillemin. with stab wounds to his face the suspect had armed himself Senate deadlocked on whether to repeat a symbolic rebuke that and the outside of his cloth- with a knife, unbeknownst to the U.S. House handed Bush on Friday when it opposed the Papon was the highest-ranking Frenchman to be convicted for a role in the pro-Nazi Vichy regime. ing, according to Ukiah Police the victim, who sustained administration’s deployment of additional combat troops to Detective Sgt. John multiple stab wounds,” Iraq. The April 2, 1998, guilty verdict was the culmination of a trial that offered a painful look at one of the darkest periods in McCutcheon. McCutcheon said. Although Rice used her visit to publicly praise the Iraqi gov- modern French history. The victim, whose name Rojas was booked into the ernment’s role in a new security crackdown in Baghdad, an However, Papon — who at one point fled France to avoid was withheld by police, origi- Mendocino C8ounty Jail. His Iraqi official said she was more critical in private. prison — lived out his final years a free man, released from nally refused medical treat- bail is set at $55,000. Rice told Iraqi leaders that the Baghdad security operation Paris’ dour La Sante prison on Sept. 18, 2002, because of fail- needs to “rise above sectarianism” and noted that no U.S. or ing health. Iraqi forces have yet moved into the capital’s major Shiite mili- POLICE REPORTS CORRECTIONS tia stronghold, the Iraqi official said. The following were Revelers begin packing streets of Big The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this compiled from reports space to correct errors or make clarifications Police: 6 young children and a woman Easy at start of Carnival weekend prepared by the Ukiah to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- Police Department. To ary notices or birth announcements will killed in early morning fire in Pa. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carnival revelers streamed into result in reprinting the entire article. Errors the city Saturday — and Mardi Gras organizers hoped to throw anonymously report may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) — Fire swept through a house in such a fantastic party that visitors would vow to return to this crime information, call southwestern Pennsylvania early Saturday, killing six young tourist-dependent city again. 463-6205. children and a woman and injuring one other person, state Tourism officials expect at least as many visitors as last year, ARREST -- Mark Richard LOTTERY NUMBERS Gregg, 48, of Ukiah, was police said. 700,000, to come for the annual celebration. It’s the second DAILY 3: Afternoon: 3, 2, Several people in the house were able to escape, state time the event has been held since Hurricane Katrina struck. arrested on suspicion of dri- Trooper Brian Burden said. “It’s great, isn’t it?” Kelly Schulz, a spokeswoman for the ving under the influence at 0. Evening: 5, 5, 0. Police said the young victims were four girls ages 4, 9, 7 and New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, asked. “This is a 7:53 p.m. Friday, in the 1800 FANTASY 5: 03, 25, 27, block of Elm Street. 33, 35. 10, and two boys ages 2 and 3. Authorities said the woman was very big deal.” Those arrested by law enforcement officers are innocent until proven guilty. DAILY DERBY: 1st People reported as having been arrest- Place: 03, Hot Shot. 2nd Surprisingly, an applicant’s $5,000. If you got a $1,000 incentive to go to a JC evapo- ed may contact the Daily Journal once College income can be higher than one scholarship from the Elk’s rates, because if you are Cal their case has been concluded so the Place: 08, Gorgeous might expect. For example, a Club, many schools would use Grant eligible, a Cal grant results can be reported. Those who feel George. 3rd Place: 10, the information is in error should con- Solid Gold. Race time: Continued from Page A-1 family of four can earn up to that to reduce the amount of pays for tuition at a state tact the appropriate agency. In the case $72,000 per year and still be the loan at that school. ... ” she school,” she said, noting of those arrested on suspicion of dri- 1:41.63. survey have saved less than eligible for a Cal Grant, said. junior colleges use a different ving under the influence of an intoxi- $5,000 for their child’s college cant: all DUI cases reported by law LOTTO: 1-21-39-45-46. according to Sandler. “Every year at our senior funding stream. enforcement agencies are reported by Meganumber: 9. Jackpot: education, regardless of the “A lot of people think these awards assembly we have stu- the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes “The other caveat about $35 million. importance the parents place grants are for poor people dents who put together $2,000 junior college, is the myth that no exceptions. on a four year-degree. only, but they are really for or $3,000 worth of scholar- you can transfer from any JC Hence, financial aid, low income and middle ships in bits and pieces,” to any four-year state school. mated family contribution, Next Step Magazine rec- grants, and student loans often income,” she said. Sandler said. and they will make up the dif- ommends looking at private come into play. But this is not The problem is not all JCs Applicants must also have Next Step Magazine, too, have pre-major requirements ference in institutional aid. So schools. to suggest that people should- an asset ceiling, not counting notes that people should take you are covered,” she said. n’t save money for college. for all majors. So the advice “For some, public schools equity in a home, she said. advantage of scholarships. there is students should have a “The other thing Stanford may be the better choice, but “If you don’t meet income, “Assets need to be under “Don’t be afraid to apply to a assets, and GPA requirements, pretty good idea of where they does is, if you get outside also consider that private $55,900 and that also lot of scholarships, even small might want to transfer and scholarships, they will reduce schools tend to be better you can really be out of luck excludes certain retirement scholarships. Five hundred paying for college ’cause it’s what they want to major in your loans dollar-for-dollar. endowed, and offer better programs as well. ... If you go dollars is still five hundred “The other side of the equa- expensive,” Sandler said. and save $57,000 for your dollars you won’t need to pay before they go off to the junior financial aid packages,” Next Those who do meet college,” Sandler said. tion, UC Berkeley, doesn’t Step states. kid’s college education, you back,” states the magazine. guarantee to meet 100 percent income, assets, and GPA have just taken yourself out of Next Step also suggests And, Sandler advises, don’t Lastly, Sandler said: requirements might want to the Cal Grant program, that’s starting out at a community choose a college based on its of need, so you (may end up “When you save for college, inquire about a Cal Grant. why I say it’s a system that college, since they are less sticker price. with) a financial aid package make sure the money is in the that has a $2,000 to $3,000 Cal Grants are state funded rewards the grasshopper and expensive. Students can also “More expensive schools parents’ name and not the stu- cash grants given to students gap and that is after they have punishes the ant,” Sandler save some money by living at aren’t necessarily more dent’s name, because they will to help pay for college said. home while attending a com- expensive,” she said. looked at state and federal aid, expenses and they do not have maxed you out on loans, etc., take a much higher percentage So what’s the answer? munity college in their home- Take for example, UC of assets that are listed as to be paid back, the California Berkeley and Stanford. A year and you are still $2,000 or Sandler, who said she has town, the article states. being in the student’s name. ... Student Aid Commission “not seen a financial aid pack- Sandler, however, has at Stanford costs around $3,000 short. So, if you look states in an article about the age come out in the last 10 mixed emotions on this idea. $50,000; a year at UC at the outcomes, the cost of It’s an enormously complicat- grants. years that wasn’t maxed-out “There are pros and cons,” Berkeley about $25,000 she attendance doesn’t really indi- ed field and to make it more Cal Grants are awarded on loans,” offered a couple of she said. “If you can live at said. cate what the cost is you are fun, they keep changing the based on academic success, suggestions. home, it’s going to be a lot “But Stanford -- if they going to have to pay. In fact, rules.” according to Sandler, who “Number one, many cheaper at a community col- the average indebtedness at For more information on said, generally speaking, if a accept you -- guarantees to schools will take outside lege. But if you go outside of meet 100 percent of your graduation, which is really the student aid visit student has a 3.0 GPA or scholarships and use those to your home and you have to cost you pay, between www.csac.ca.gov, or consult above, he or she is guaranteed financial need. They will reduce the loan amount. For pay room and board at a place include everything they know Stanford and Berkeley with a high school counselor. a Cal Grant -- if academic and instance, the average loan on a like Santa Cruz or Santa income guidelines can be met. you are eligible for in state (amounts to about) a $1,000 Laura McCutcheon can be freshman package is about Barbara, a lot of the financial and federal aid, plus your esti- difference,” she said. reached at [email protected].

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A History of the Holiday - Monday, Feb. 19, 2007

The original version of the holiday was in commemoration Lincoln’s Birthday did not become a federal holiday like of George Washington’s birthday in 1796 (the last full year of George Washington’s, it did become a legal holiday in several his presidency). Washington, according to the calendar that states. has been used since at least the mid-18th century, was born In 1968, legislation (HR 15951) was enacted that affected on February 22, 1732. According to the old style calendar in several federal holidays. One of these was Washington’s use back then, however, he was born on February 11. At Birthday, the observation of which was shifted to the third least in 1796, many Americans celebrated his birthday on the Monday in February each year whether or not it fell on the 22nd while others marked the occasion on the 11th instead. 22nd. This act, which took effect in 1971, was designed to By the early 19th century, Washington’s Birthday had taken simplify the yearly calendar of holidays and give federal firm root in the American experience as a bona fide national employees some standard three-day weekends in the holiday. Its traditions included Birthnight Balls in various process. regions, speeches and receptions given by prominent public Apparently, while the holiday in February is still officially figures, and a lot of revelry in taverns throughout the land. known as Washington’s Birthday (at least according to the Then along came Abraham Lincoln, another revered presi- Office of Personnel Management), it has become popularly dent and fellow February baby (born on the 12th of the (and, perhaps in some cases at the state level, legally) month). The first formal observance of his birthday took known as “President’s Day.” This has made the third Monday place in 1865, the year after his assassination, when both in February a day for honoring both Washington and Lincoln, houses of Congress gathered for a memorial address. While as well as all the other men who have served as president. A-4 – SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion Anton Stadium Too much spying won’t be the same

To the Editor: How do they sleep at night? Expanded government powers and We hope the Ukiah Unified School ment of about 50 cents on the dollar of the BY THOMAS HINE expanded private sector data collection District is happy now that it has not only almost $4 million it is owed. Rainbow Another voice efforts are creating a new “surveillance soci- shut down Rainbow Construction but that agreed to that 50 cents if the school district ety.” Not only are the FBI and Pentagon the former builders are probably going to would join with them to recover more from Anton Stadium, Ukiah’s little gem of a ballpark keeping files about peace activists, but have to give up the homes they live in as the architects of the project, but the school tucked into the deepest corner of the city’s west side, recent reports tell us the administration is well. district waved them away. is about to be transformed. If you don’t like surprises opening our mail and seeking financial UUSD’s board of trustees and administra- The fact that the school district is now you may not want to read the rest of this. records without warrants. tors ought to be ashamed of the way they looking to the architects of the elementary As it stands right now, Anton is a charming, creaky The Patriot Act’s national security letters, have dragged out the litigation with school to explain themselves tells us that old fashioned ball diamond built of redwood by vol- 215 orders and “sneak and peek” warrants Rainbow to the point of personal insolvency UUSD knows that Rainbow’s argument that unteer labor in the earliest 1950s, possessing quirky continue to expose our health care, financial of the construction company’s partners. much of the construction delay was over features like a cramped broadcast booth on the roof, and other private records to unwarranted Meanwhile the school district is happily drawings and plans has merit - which we accessible only by ladder. It’s a delightfully nostalgic scrutiny. using the brand new Grace Hudson School have believed all along. example of a rapidly vanishing breed. If you’ve never Gene Ulmer Rainbow built for it, much of it out of the After first putting a locally owned super- seen it, my advice is that you hurry because the old Fort Bragg construction company’s own pocket. market - Bi-Lo Market - out of business to girl’s days are numbered -- by weeks, not months. Rainbow did what it thought was right when get the land for the school, UUSD rushed When it’s gone it’ll be all gone. Safety works both ways it finished the school rather than stop work into a seriously flawed school project and And if you think Anton Stadium is going to get a over discrepancies in the plans that kept blamed it first on the contractor and now is To the Editor: facelift or makeover, you are wrong. If you think it’ll forcing delays. looking to the architects. be dismantled, with a more-or-less identical park There has been much discussion of late When it asked to be repaid for that work, Two years later, Rainbow has run out of about the issue of pedestrians in Ukiah. being built in its place, you are only half-wrong. the school district said no and the battle breath, something we believe UUSD’s attor- Anton Stadium will indeed be demolished, right Everyone should be able to freely and safe- began. But UUSD has much deeper pockets neys have been counting on all along. A ly travel the local streets, both drivers and down to the dust beneath it. And the city of Ukiah, than the former local construction company bankrupt former company made up of peo- located here in the very heart of the redwood empire, pedestrians. However, it seems to me, and can afford to keep paying lawyers to ple who are worried about where their fami- given what I observe on a regular basis in and with a by now famous disregard for preservation keep the battle brewing while Rainbow’s lies will live now that their homes are likely and historical context, plans to rebuild it out of ... our fair city, that part of the problem is that resources have finally dried up. to be seized is hardly an opponent UUSD many pedestrians want all the rights of the iron poles and sheet metal. I warned you that you As far back as 2005, Rainbow struggled needs to worry about. might not want to read this. road, but none of the responsibilities. through months of district waffling, agree- We frankly don’t know how UUSD and On a nearly daily basis, I see people bla- ing to mediation and was offered a settle- its board of education can sleep at night. Northern California ballparks are made out of tantly ignoring the walk/don’t walk signals wood; mobile homes and tire shops are made out of like they aren’t even there. Just imagine the metal, right? No more, apparently, so get ready to pubic outcry if drivers just started plowing meet your new Anton Stadium, with metal walls, through red lights because they couldn’t be metal benches, and a metal roof with no broadcast bothered to wait. And then there are the booth. jaywalkers, people in shopping center park- This is no knock on the hard-working and well- ing lots who walk right into the path of meaning people involved in Anton Stadium, the oncoming cars without so much as a Sequel. At a recent meeting in a City Hall office, glance, and those who refuse to pause even numerous local contractors and a friendly Ukiah for a moment for a slight break in traffic architect rolled out their vision, blueprints and all, for before stepping off the curb into the cross- the ballpark’s future. Plenty of potential, plenty of walk. pitfalls. These construction guys are a gregarious And yes, that responsibility goes both affable bunch, direct spiritual descendants of the blue ways. Fellow drivers, please don’t honk collar guys who built the stadium half a century ago. your horn impatiently when I’m ahead of Also on hand were a handful of Ukiah locals you, stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestri- knowledgeable about the park’s past and interested in an, because you see that they’ve already its future. Some had played at Anton Stadium in their passed me. Even after they’re out of the younger years, and some had watched their kids play way, it’s still illegal to drive through the Pony League games at Anton as far back as the 1960s crosswalk until the pedestrian has made it and or as recently as 2006. to the other side and is completely out of These people were at the meeting because of an the crosswalk. As admittedly ridiculous as interest in the stadium itself or sports in general or it may be, it is the law, historic landmarks or local youth activities; they were Drivers and pedestrians will co-exist in joined by one individual, perhaps an “activist,” who peace when both sides respect each other, seemed disinterested in all of that. Instead, numerous take equal responsibility for their own stern questions were directed at the construction guys actions, remain aware of each others’ pres- about subjects such as the following: ence, and don’t place all the burden on “the other guy” to keep the streets safe. Let’s • Dust generated by demolition and construction give each other a break! • Number of stadium lights Cheryl Bunyan • The noise (?) from stadium lights Ukiah vision of what Ukiah should contain and Department should be focusing on today. • “Leaking” (?) stadium lights Wants action provide for its citizenry (and tourists) and Let’s get energized on those issues first. If • Sun absorption on the metal stands To the Editor: what it should look like. Such a code is to we repair our problems first, good “evolu- • Sun reflection off the metal stands I want to take this time to thank the city me a frightening prospect, but first let me tion” will follow, controlled by a flexible • The noise generated by kids playing baseball of Ukiah for their forward thinking in respond to some side issues I raised and Zoning Code, which we need to prevent • The Infield Fly Rule cleaning up the creeks in the Ukiah city Charley responded to. chaos, inappropriate location of uses, and Just kidding about that last one, ha ha, sorta. But it limits. I recently watched the CDC clean- First is the stamped, colored Perkins and overdevelopment in sensitive areas. will probably be added to the list of complaints ing up Doolan Creek. I wish I could say State crosswalk, now thankfully eroding To prepare for the future is right. To try brought up at the next meeting. the same for the County of Mendocino. It and fading. Why it should improve pedes- to design the future is wrong. If we do, the trian safety over the standard white striping future will turn out to be the past. Ergo, The contractors and city official presiding at the seems that the powers to be have turned a meeting handled the questions with facts, humor and blind eye to the tragedies that happened a is beyond me. The pattern looks more like Disneyland. ocean ripples than the stone I assume it I quote: “In this day of increasing out- aplomb. There was a discussion about the feasibility year ago. of adding painted sheets of plywood to the metal I recently contacted the property owner was intended to imitate, and the colored side investment interest ... developers just asphalt is a sign that says: “Ukiah is trying want to know what the rules of the game exterior walls, with batten-style trim. This would be a of the section of Feliz Creek that flooded. minor victory for purists. The meeting adjourned. Here is what he told me. “In 1993, as I to put on airs, but this is all it can afford.” are.” It ain’t no game, Charley. recall, I engaged in an endeavor similar to Regarding the cost, I was told that $40,000 Development is a serious business that is Later, beneath the stars on a cold winter night, a the one you and Tom are sponsoring. My was the cost of the resurfacing of the inter- based on a projected return on investment. pair of old ballplayers stood in the City Hall parking application was welcomed with an encour- section, and at around $10 per square foot Unless the developer sees a potential for lot and wondered how it came to be that a small aging smile at the Fish and Game counter at prevailing wage rates, that is a reason- economic benefit he’ll not risk his capital, American town surrounded by thousands of acres of in Yountville. Upon review a fee was estab- able figure, without including staff design, and when the potential is there in down- trees would find itself forced to buy a new metal ball- lished and paid, (I believe that the fee was review, and administration time. What did town Ukiah, urban development will pro- park, and import it from China. several hundred dollars). I was told that the that add up to, Charley? ceed. Form based zoning won’t help. It will Hine, a longtime Ukiah resident, is one of the “old lead agency was Mendocino County Next comes the Disneyland issue. only place another layer of regulations on ballplayers” mentioned in the final paragraph. He Planning and Building and to expect deal- Disneyland is a wonderful world of fanta- what we already have. To say that it would works as a criminal defense investigator for ing with the Army Corps of Engineers. My sy. Walt Disney appropriately called his reduce the design review process is to Mendocino County proposal at the lead agency was not as architects “imagineers.” His Main Street avoid saying it will restrict the design hopeful. In fact, I got the freeway sign. reflects an idealized yesteryear. His development process. We should invite LETTER POLICY Thus I am reluctant to try again.” (From a Tomorrowland reflected an idealized developers and their design professionals to letter sent to me by the owner.) future. The past is gone, and the future submit their concepts first. Let us entertain The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the editor. I have been on the phone with, The turned out far different from what their ideas, and benefit from them, both in All letters must include a clear name, signature, Water Agency, The Planning and Building Tomorrowland envisioned in 1955. We terms of land use and building design. return address and phone number. Letters chosen Dept., The Resource Conservation and the must be careful not to freeze today’s What the community decides it wants for publication are generally published in the order Fish and Game Department and I have to dreams into tomorrow’s city. today will be different tomorrow. I’ll just they are received, but shorter, concise letters are say, it’s been a great trip. This merry-go- We have a wonderful, small community. point out that when I was young, there given preference.We publish most of the letters we round has no end. However I see no help I feel lucky to have found it. But Ukiah has were no supermarkets or “big boxes.” receive, but we cannot guarantee publication. from anyone, everyone points a finger at social, economic and structural deficiencies Robert M. Axt Names will not be withheld for any reason. If we someone else, it’s his problem, no, wait, that our Community Development Calpella are aware that you are connected to a local organi- it’s their problem. Nobody wants to take zation or are an elected official writing about the this bull by the horns, don’t you just love organization or body on which you serve, that will those old sayings? WHERE TO WRITE be included in your signature. If you want to make To the people of Hopland I say call it clear you are not speaking for that organization, David Colfax at 895-3241 and let him President George Bush: The White 0934; you should do so in your letter.All letters are sub- ject to editing without notice. Editing is generally know that we want something done. We do House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- www.house.gov/write rep not want a repeat of the flooding in 2006. limited to removing statements that are potentially ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State libelous or are not suitable for a family newspaper. If we have to we, as a community, will (202)456-2461. help do the work. 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Fort Bragg district reached by writing to 501 Low Gap Road, Daily Journal editorials are written by Member Member California Editor K.C. Meadows with the concurrence office, 430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208, Room 1090, Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221, Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers of Publisher Kevin McConnell. Fort Bragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962- FAX 463-4245. [email protected] Of Circulations Association FORUM SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 – A-5 Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] SUNDAY VOICES ON THE STREETS Peace and quiet What is your Doesn’t it seem like the world is get- we need only to stop for awhile, shut ting crazier - and noisier? Isn’t it true that down and relax, and let it come and fill us there is a proliferation of sights and up. favorite film? sounds bombarding the senses, and fewer Sunday view One of the greatest feelings in the places to go to escape them? We live on BY ONY NTHONY world is the one we get when we connect an unsettled planet these days, where car T A with this deeper, quieter, more tranquil Melissa Schat bombings, suicide bombings, and insane part of ourselves. When we do, then inner Physical therapist acts of violence disturb us every day peace seems to settle in as if it has found Ukiah whether we experience them in person or a happy home. Then a funny thing hap- watch them on TV. violence in recent memory. But, I tell pens; the more it hangs around the greater “I’d say ‘The Princess It is no longer possible to hide in a myself, that having the opportunity to the disparity between the inside and out- Bride.’ I like it because of cave where we might ignore the cata- witness these events must have been for a side world becomes. Then the silence sit- the simple humor and dia- strophic state the world is in. Our globe is reason. For one thing, having seen the ting just beneath the noisy surface of our logue. too small and the noise and craziness are insanity of these events allows me to life begins to permeates the noise more too all-pervasive for us to be able to enjoy peace and quiet even more. And and more making our world more peace- escape. Thanks to the Internet even my having seen some of the worst that life ful. has to offer, there is little doubt in my Buddhist monk friends living in the for- When we realize that the mind left to mind about the direction I want to travel. its own devices moves towards greater est are clued in to what’s going on. Other It’s as if witnessing such insanity has friends of mine - conscientious and car- turned me around and pushed me in the peace and happiness anyway, there’s real- ing souls - remind me that the horrible opposite direction. ly nothing much we have to do. As soon Jacob Ford state of our planet is one we mustn’t Moving to Northern California has as we take the time to listen to the silence 5th grader ignore. They beseech me to act and helped - especially, living in idyllic that’s inside us, the mind will follow, Boonville become involved in changing things. Mendocino County. All of us who live because that’s where it wants to be. Although I agree with the need to change here should feel grateful; we have quite Perhaps, stranger than anything, even “My favorite movie is things for the better, I can deal with only an advantage being in such an environ- during the times when I’ve failed at try- ‘Sonic The Hedgehog.’ I’m so much negativity. To me, it seems per- ment. Also, being older than I once was ing to locate some peace and quiet, it has sure a lot of people haven’t fectly natural to want to hide from it all. contributes a certain sense of calm. I find eventually showed up - on it’s own time heard of it, because it’s a The question is, where am I going to go? I can content myself with doing less. and in its own way. What I now realize is really old movie. He’s my During my lifelong occupation of pho- Instead of running from one activity to this: those times when we throw up our favorite superhero.” tojournalism I have witnessed some of the next, I’m finding more time to just hands in exasperation and give up, is the world’s craziest events. First, I was “be” and with that, automatically, more when the silence is bound to show up. caught in the insanity of Vietnam, but in tranquility seems to show up. It seems That’s because “giving up” is stopping, more recent years I was asked to docu- that the more time I find for quiet the relaxing, letting go, which allows the ment the devastation of the World Trade more willing the quiet is to hang around. silence to find us. Kassi Ford Center on 9/11 and a few years later, to It seems the secret to finding tranquil- I wonder if making our personal 3rd grader take pictures of the smoldering city of ity is easier than I ever thought possible. worlds as calm and tranquil as we can Boonville Baghdad the week after the initial inva- When we find where it is, suddenly we doesn’t constitute doing our part in bring- sion. feel as if we stumbled upon life’s best- ing peace to the planet? My answer is, it’s “I like any movie about These images, and others, have been kept secret. And we learn that the “big a good beginning. If we want to change horses. I just love horses etched in my brain. So, even if I tried, I secret” is really no secret at all. The quiet the world, first we must change our- because they’re pretty and know I couldn’t escape the vision of is all around us - it’s everywhere. It’s selves. fun to ride.” insanity I have seen in these places - available to all and we don’t need anyone Peace and tranquility for all! some of the noisiest and craziest acts of to help us find it. To experience silence Tony Anthony is a Ukiah resident. Other opinions From around the nation Jessica Chisam Med student The Star-Ledger of they will miss the opportunity they have gin for error." With his history, neither Clearlake right now to show they are worthy to does candidate Biden. Newark, N.J. lead. They need to drop the snarky sound “I don’t really watch On the candidates and Iraq bites and offer some thoughtful much TV. I work way too approaches to how to end a miserable war The Courier, Findlay, much, but I do like good The Democratic contenders itching to without exacerbating human and diplo- Ohio comedies like ‘Office replace President Bush are using the Iraq matic costs that are already too high. Space.’” inferno as a source of rhetorical heat, but On the new farm bill they're mistaken if they think fighting The Plain Dealer, The development of a new farm bill is words alone will win the White House for still in the early stages, but some of the them. Cleveland proposals released this week by the Bush It's true that Iraq looms large in voters' On Sen. Joseph Biden administration are encouraging. minds right now; in one recent poll, 65 Somebody has been listening to the farm- Crysta Holman percent of voters said the president Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden is a very ers, at least some of the time. The head- 1st grader should not send more troops if Congress smart guy who just can't stop talking. He liner is that Bush wants to cut ag spend- Willits votes for a nonbinding resolution against also can't seem to self-censor the many, ing by $18 billion over the next five doing so. many words that race from his brain to years. That seems overly modest, given “‘Chicken Little’ is my But to be credible, Democrats need to his mouth. And that, once again, threat- that the government spends over $20 bil- favorite movie. I like it when do more than urge a pullout or chide a ens his dream of being president. ... lion a year on farm subsidies. But at least he loses his pants in front weak Iraqi government - as Sen. Hillary ... Speaking to the New York Observer, it's a small step in the right direction. of everyone. It’s just a Clinton and others have - for not doing a Biden assessed several party rivals with More interesting is how the remaining funny movie.” better job of dealing with the long-stand- blithe candor. He described Illinois Sen. money would be spent - or not be spent. ing sectarian rivalries unleashed by the Barack Obama as the first black con- Farmers have been complaining for security vacuum that followed the over- tender who was "articulate and bright and years, with justification, that the richest throw of Saddam Hussein. They need to clean." farmers get the bulk of government farm acknowledge that Iraq might very well Slighting the likes of Jesse Jackson payments. Bush proposes cutting off the implode after American troops leave, wealthy - anyone making more than exacerbating an already horrific refugee and Shirley Chisholm was tactless. But $200,000 in adjusted gross income - from Barry Holman problem and causing even greater blood- calling Obama "articulate" really hit a farm payments. ... Painter shed in a country for which the United nerve. When applied to black athletes, It would be nice to believe that the Willits States now has a certain responsibility. activists or even politicians, the word's new farm bill, when it's eventually passed Should we have taken on that responsi- often patronizing, as if it's a surprise that by Congress, will have weeded out the “I like ‘Falling Down.’ The bility? Right now, that's almost beside the they can speak well. Obama's eloquence fluff and preserved the subsidy cuts at fact that it shows those little point. ... is neither a surprise nor a secret. least, while doing more to help the fami- things in life that aggrivate If Democrats fall into the trap of When presidents speak, the world ly farmer and preserve the rural environ- us every day makes is attacking the Bush administration and hangs on their every word. They have, as ment. great.” one another for their past votes on Iraq, Biden said in another interview, "no mar- Well, we can hope. The Book NOT in the Store Photos and interviews by Zack Sampsel. Columnist and news commentator George F. Somebody will go to jail! Will once made an invaluable comment on Who will it be? The appeals court upheld the court order being a parent: People haven't spent enough Oh my! Oh me!" barring the book from being published. time reading to their children unless they can Judicial follies Not just “The Cat in the Hat” was "bor- Although parody is an important art form, the recite the opening stanza to Dr. Seuss' chil- rowed" by our two authors, however; there was court said, the parody must be a play on the dren's classic “The Cat in the Hat.” Alan Katz BY FRANK ZOTTER this passage paying "homage" to Seuss' “One thing it mimics. and Chris Wrinn counted on just that familiar- Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish”: "One Katz and Wrinn, however, weren't trying to ity when they created an account of the O.J. Knife?/Two Knife?/ Red Knife/Dead Wife." parody “The Cat in the Hat.” They were paro- Simpson case entitled “The Cat NOT in the Thus is great literature born. dying the Simpson case and merely traded on Hat!: A Parody by Dr. Juice.” facts: "[T]he Cat ... continues to be among the The judge continued: "For the next eighteen the familiar images of Seuss' books. That isn't As their own advertising put it, "Wickedly most famous and well recognized of the Dr. pages, Katz writes about Simpson's trip to parody; it's copyright and trademark infringe- clever author 'Dr. Juice' gives the O.J. Simpson Seuss creations. The Cat is almost always Chicago, the noise outside Kato Kaelin's room, ment. Ironically, therefore, the only record of depicted with his distinctive scrunched and trial a very fresh new look. From Brentwood to the bloody glove found by Mark Fuhrman, the this peculiar creation can be found in the court the Los Angeles County Courthouse ..., ‘The somewhat shabby red and white stove-pipe Bronco chase, the booking, the hiring of Cat NOT in the Hat’ tells the whole story in hat." lawyers, the assignment of Judge Ito, the talk decision preventing its publication. rhyming verse and sketches as witty as Katz and Wrinn's book used a title similar to show interest, the comment on DNA, and the Judge O'Scannlain's most important com- Theodore [sic] Geisel's best. This is one paro- the title of the Seuss book, depicted Simpson selection of a jury. On the hiring of lawyers for ment, though, might be an offhand footnote: dy that really packs a punch!"Wickedly clever "13 times in the Cat's distinctively scrunched Simpson, Katz writes: "Our analysis does not take into account Dr. Juice (i.e., Katz and Wrinn) may have been, and somewhat shabby red and white stove-pipe A plea went out to Rob Shapiro whether “The Cat NOT in the Hat!” is in good but in their wicked cleverness they forgot one hat" (on both the front and back covers, at least Can you save the fallen hero? or bad taste. As Justice [Oliver Wendell] small detail. They never got permission from once holding a bloody glove), and, most sig- And Marcia Clark, hooray, hooray Holmes explained, "[i]t would be a dangerous Dr. Seuss himself. nificantly, retold the Simpson trial in the Was called in with a justice play. undertaking for persons trained only to the law Well, of course, the real Dr. Seuss (Theodor anapestic tetrameter verse (yes, that's its name) A man this famous to constitute themselves final judges of the S. Geisel) died years ago, but he left behind a for which Dr. Seuss was famous. Never hires worth of [a work], outside of the narrowest and company, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, that still owns As O'Scannlain elaborated, "The story Lawyers like most obvious limits." the copyright and trademarks to the works he begins as follows: Jacoby-Meyers. Of course, lots of subjects are dangerous created. Dr. Seuss Enterprises promptly A happy town When you're accused of a killing scheme undertakings for persons trained "only to the dragged Katz, Wrinn and their publisher into Inside L.A. You need to build a real Dream Team. federal court and got an order blocking the sale Where rich folks play Cochran! Cochran! law" - not just matters of taste of the book. The day away. Doodle-doo Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., v. Penguin Katz and Wrinn appealed to the Ninth But under the moon Johnnie, won't you join the crew? Books USA, Inc., 109 F.3d 394 (9th Cir.1997) Circuit Court of Appeals, which issued an The 12th of June. Cochran! Cochran!Deedle-dee opinion written by Judge Diarmuid Two victims flail The Dream Team needs a victory." Frank Zotter is a Ukiah attorney. O'Scannlain. O'Scannlain first reviewed the Assault! Assail! Well, anyway, it gives a flavor of the book. A-6 – SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 GOVERNMENT THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Senate gridlocks on Iraq war resolution By DAVID ESPO The day’s events ended the “As for the Republicans who chose once AP Special Correspondent initial phase of what looms as WASHINGTON (AP) — a yearlong confrontation again to block further debate and protect SENATE ROLL CALL The Senate gridlocked on the between the new, Democratic- President Bush, the American people now By The Associated Press Ye s. Iraq war in a sharply worded controlled Congress and the The 56-34 roll call by which the Mississippi showdown Saturday as commander in chief. know they support the escalation” in troops. Senate refused to advance a Cochran (R) Not Voting; Lott (R) Reid told reporters he nonbinding resolution disapprov- No. Republicans foiled a - Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D) Nevada. ing of President Bush’s troop Missouri Democratic bid to repudiate would no longer attempt to surge in Iraq. Bond (R) Not Voting; McCaskill President Bush’s deployment win passage for nonbinding On this vote, a “yes” vote was a (D) Yes. of 21,500 additional combat measures and would turn his “There is no place for chicanery at a time of vote to advance the resolution Montana troops. attention to legislation and a “no” vote was a vote to Baucus (D) Yes; Tester (D) Yes. The 56-34 vote fell four designed to force Bush to war. Even some of the president’s most stri- stop it. Nebraska Voting “yes” were 48 Democrats, Hagel (R) Yes; Nelson (D) Yes. short of the 60 needed to change course. House dent opponents know that. They know that seven Republicans and one Nevada advance a nonbinding mea- Democratic leaders intend to the only vote that truly matters is a vote on independent. Ensign (R) Not Voting; Reid (D) sure identical to one the do likewise. Voting “no” were no Democrats, Ye s. House passed Friday. Seven Saturday’s maneuvering whether to fund the troops.” 33 Republicans and one inde- New Hampshire pendent. Gregg (R) No; Sununu (R) No. GOP senators broke ranks, occurred in an intensely polit- - Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. ical environment, both in and Alabama New Jersey compared with only two dur- Sessions (R) No; Shelby (R) No. Lautenberg (D) Yes; Menendez ing an earlier test on the issue. out of the Capitol. Alaska (D) Yes. Democrats swiftly claimed The unusual weekend ses- arrived in Iraq. Another House and Senate have said Murkowski (R) Not Voting; New Mexico victory. “A majority of the sion sent presidential con- brigade is in Kuwait, in final the nonbinding measures Stevens (R) No. Bingaman (D) Yes; Domenici (R) United States Senate is against tenders in both parties scram- training before going to Iraq. would be only the first attempt Arizona No. the escalation in Iraq,” said bling to make the roll call. Kyl (R) Not Voting; McCain (R) New York Three more brigades are tick- to force a shift in Bush’s war Not Voting. Clinton (D) Yes; Schumer (D) Majority Leader Harry Reid One of them, Democratic eted for the Baghdad area, one policies. Arkansas Ye s. of Nevada. “As for the Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton each in March, April and May. In the Senate, Reid has told Lincoln (D) Yes; Pryor (D) Yes. North Carolina Republicans who chose once of New York, squeezed in a In addition, the Pentagon is lawmakers he will turn anti- California Burr (R) No; Dole (R) No. again to block further debate morning appearance in New sending two Marine battalions terrorism legislation into a Boxer (D) Yes; Feinstein (D) Yes. North Dakota and protect President Bush, Hampshire, where she told Colorado Conrad (D) Yes; Dorgan (D) Yes. to Anbar province in the west- forum for debate over the war. Allard (R) No; Salazar (D) Yes. Ohio the American people now one audience, “We have to ern part of the country, the He has met privately in recent Connecticut Brown (D) Yes; Voinovich (R) No. know they support the escala- end this war and we can’t do it heart of the Sunni insurgency. days with fellow Democrats Dodd (D) Yes; Lieberman (I) No. Oklahoma tion” in troops. without Republican votes.” Polls show strong public as the leadership plans its next Delaware Coburn (R) No; Inhofe (R) No. Republicans blasted the Nine Republicans skipped opposition to the war, which Biden (D) Yes; Carper (D) Yes. Oregon move. Florida Smith (R) Yes; Wyden (D) Yes. Democratic leadership for the Senate session, calculating has killed more than 3,100 “The Senate will keep refusing to allow a vote on an that because they support Martinez (R) No; Nelson (D) Yes. Pennsylvania U.S. troops. Tens of thousands fighting to force President Georgia Casey (D) Yes; Specter (R) Yes. alternative that ruled out any Bush’s policies, their votes of Iraqis have died, the major- Bush to change course,” Reid Chambliss (R) No; Isakson (R) Rhode Island reduction in money for troops would not affect the outcome ity of them since Saddam said at a news conference after No. Reed (D) Yes; Whitehouse (D) of the vote. in the field. Hussein was toppled from the vote. Hawaii Ye s. Among them was Sen. John Akaka (D) Yes; Inouye (D) Yes. South Carolina “There is no place for chi- power in the U.S.-led invasion In the House, Democrats canery at a time of war,” said McCain of Arizona, a presi- in March 2003. Idaho DeMint (R) No; Graham (R) No. dential hopeful who cam- have said they will attempt to Craig (R) No; Crapo (R) No. South Dakota Senate GOP leader Mitch Democrats seemed eager to Illinois Johnson (D) Not Voting; Thune McConnell of Kentucky. paigned in Iowa. He called the place restrictions on Bush’s force Republicans into votes request for an additional $93 Durbin (D) Yes; Obama (D) Yes. (R) No. “Even some of the president’s Senate vote meaningless, and that might prove politically Indiana Tennessee most strident opponents know told one audience the symbol- billion for the military in an Bayh (D) Yes; Lugar (R) No. troublesome. effort to make it impossible Alexander (R) No; Corker (R) that. They know that the only ic measures are “insulting to “They are torn between Iowa Not Voting. for him to deploy all 21,500 Grassley (R) No; Harkin (D) Yes. vote that truly matters is a the public and the soldiers.” their president’s policy and Texas additional troops. Kansas Cornyn (R) No; Hutchison (R) vote on whether to fund the At least two Republican the wishes of the constituents, Brownback (R) No; Roberts (R) troops.” lawmakers chose to leave on Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., No. but vote they must,” said Sen. has described a series of pro- No. Utah The White House echoed an official trip to Iraq rather Charles Schumer of New Kentucky visions that would require the Bennett (R) Not Voting; Hatch his remarks, issuing a written than remain behind for the York, head of the Senate Bunning (R) No; McConnell (R) (R) Not Voting. statement that touched lightly vote. Democrats’ campaign com- Pentagon to meet certain stan- No. Vermont dards for training and equip- Louisiana Leahy (D) Yes; Sanders (I) Yes. on the votes in the House and The nonbinding measure mittee. Landrieu (D) Yes; Vitter (R) No. Senate, and looked to the consisted of fewer than 100 But Sen. Lindsey Graham, ping the troops, and for mak- Virginia Maine Warner (R) Yes; Webb (D) Yes. coming debate over Bush’s words. It disapproved of ing sure they have enough Collins (R) Yes; Snowe (R) Yes. R-S.C., said Democrats, too, Washington time at home between deploy- Maryland request for an additional $93 Bush’s decision to deploy were caught in a political Cantwell (D) Yes; Murray (D) Yes. billion for the military. more troops and pledged to squeeze play. He said the ments. Cardin (D) Yes; Mikulski (D) Yes. Massachusetts West Virginia “This week’s voting gave support and protect the troops alternative measure pledging Murtha and House Speaker Byrd (D) Yes; Rockefeller (D) Yes. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Kennedy (D) Yes; Kerry (D) Yes. the world a glimpse of democ- in the field. not to cut off funds for the Michigan Wisconsin racy’s vigor. The next votes Even before the House troops would have drawn as these provisions were Levin (D) Yes; Stabenow (D) Yes. Feingold (D) Yes; Kohl (D) Yes. should provide unmistakable acted, Bush had made it clear designed to protect the troops. Minnesota Wyoming many as 75 votes, but accused Enzi (R) No; Thomas (R) No. assurance of this nation’s that congressional opposition Reid of blocking it to protect Republicans argued the Coleman (R) Yes; Klobuchar (D) resolve in achieving success, would not deter him from pro- his rank and file. effect would be to deny troops ceeding with the deployment needed reinforcements and are Susan Collins of Maine, could face the voters in 2008. supporting the cause of “If you have this vote, the Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, Sen. Joe Lieberman of democracy and stopping ter- of another 21,500 troops, left, the radical Democratic expected to try to block the rorist forces in their ultimate designed primarily to quell restrictions. Gordon Smith of Oregon, Connecticut, an independent left, would eat every Olympia Snowe of Maine, who caucuses with the aim of bringing their violence sectarian violence in heavily Democratic presidential can- In the Senate, the seven to our shores,” said the state- populated Baghdad. Republicans who voted to Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania Democrats, sided with didate alive,” Graham said. and John Warner of Virginia. Republicans on the vote. ment, issued in the name of Already, troops of the Democrats in both the advance the measure were press secretary Tony Snow. Army’s 82nd Airborne have Norm Coleman of Minnesota, All but Snowe and Specter SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Housing construction falls severely (AP) - Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: By MARTIN CRUTSINGER fresh evidence that inflation below the pace of a year ago. building activity. AP Economics Writer pressures are easing. The steep decline last month However, economists said ABC's "This Week" _ Former Massachusetts Gov. WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes followed two months of con- the depth of the decline Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann Romney; actor Housing construction plunged and apartments plunged by struction increases which had showed that housing was still Michael Douglas. to the lowest level in nearly a 14.3 percent in January, push- raised hopes that perhaps the facing major problems after a ___ decade last month as the hous- ing total activity down to a worst of the housing slump five-year boom which ended ing industry continued to seasonally adjusted annual was over. last year . David Seiders, chief CBS' "Face the Nation" _ Sens. Joe Biden, D-Del., struggle with a severe slow- rate of 1.408 million units, the The weather was blamed economist of the National and Richard Lugar, R-Ind. down. Commerce Department for part of the setback. Association of Home ___ Meanwhile, wholesale reported Friday. November and December had Builders, said that builders prices dropped by 0.6 percent The decline pushed activity been unusually mild while were slashing sales prices and NBC's "Meet the Press" _ White House press secre- in January, the biggest amount to the slowest pace since more normal winter weather offering other incentives such tary Tony Snow. in three months, providing August 1997 with construc- returned to much of the coun- as upgraded kitchens and free ___ tion in January 37.8 percent try in January, depressing decks to move homes.

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707-468-3500• www.ukiahdailyjournal.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL POLITICS SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 – A-7 Bush pledges to work with THE WHITE HOUSE ‘08 Democrats on health care By DEB RIECHMANN Bill Clinton uses political skills behind the scenes Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hoping to gain support for his health By BETH FOUHY “I think they all need to be “His support in Nevada is tial hopefuls as the race for the care proposal, President Bush pledged Saturday to reach across Associated Press tested a little bit, and show strong,” said Edwards’ Democratic nod heated up less party lines to reform the nation’s medical insurance system so NEW YORK — Hillary their capacity to sustain in spokeswoman Kate than a year before the Jan. 19 more of the 46 million uninsured Americans can afford cover- Rodham Clinton’s not-so- early primaries,” Matthews Bedingfield. “He has enjoyed presidential caucus in Nevada. age. secret weapon — her hus- said. “I’ve got to listen to an enormous amount of sup- Sen. Barack Obama of “From my conversations with Democrats and Republicans, it band, Bill — is raising cash them all a little bit more.” port every time he’s visited.” Illinois is to visit Las Vegas on is clear both parties recognize that strengthening health care for and enlisting support for his Bill Clinton also has a day Edwards’ health care plan, Sunday, while on Wednesday, all Americans is one of our most important responsibilities,” wife’s presidential bid, focus- job. which he unveiled two weeks seven other announced or Bush said in his weekly radio address. “I am confident that if ing in part on keeping black He oversees a $100 million ago, requires employers to expected Democratic candi- we put politics aside, we can find practical ways to improve our Democrats from bolting to charitable foundation that cover their workers or pay dates, including front-runner private health care system.” rivals Barack Obama and John bears his name and is sched- into a fund to help them. It Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, On Tuesday, five Republicans and five Democrats told Bush Edwards. uled to travel extensively also mandates that health care are to participate in the first that they have agreed on a blueprint for increasing health insur- The former president has through Africa this summer to providers decrease adminis- candidates forum of the 2008 ance coverage, and want to work with him on it. The White mostly remained in the shad- promote the foundation’s trative costs, switch to using campaign in Carson City. House quickly took the lawmakers up on their offer. ows as his wife has stepped work combating AIDS. electronic records and would Rick DeVoe, a Las Vegas Bush has proposed a major shift in tax policy that would, for into the spotlight of her During the next two months, create a market for individuals insulation installer who volun- the first time, treat health insurance costs as taxable income. groundbreaking campaign, he’s completing a book on cit- and small businesses to shop teers for a local branch of “Today, the tax code unfairly penalizes people who do not defining herself for voters izen activism scheduled to be for coverage providers. Edwards’ “One Corps” move- get health insurance through their job,” said Bush, who will who largely remember her as published early next year. “It creates market power ment of community service, visit a hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., and meeting with health The former president’s low care experts at the White House next week. first lady. for people who don’t have it, said Edwards’ health care While she campaigned in public profile also reflects the competition that doesn’t “If you buy health insurance on your own, you pay much practical need for his wife to stance is one of the reasons he more after taxes than if you get it through your job,” he said. “I New Hampshire last week, he presently exist,” Edwards supports the candidate. took her place at a establish an independent iden- proposed to end this unfair bias in the tax code by creating a said. Clinton failed in her health standard tax deduction for every American who has health Westchester County tity. On the campaign trail, Judy Woolston, a 65-year- advisers say she must go solo care reforms as former insurance, whether they get it through their job or on their Democratic Party breakfast old housewife, said her not far from their suburban — proving to voters that she President Bill Clinton’s first own.” has the political skills honed daughter-in-law’s uninsured lady, he said. “They didn’t get Bush wants a tax deduction of $7,500 for individuals and New York home. His only mother required emergency mention of her candidacy was over two Senate campaigns to it done,” DeVoe said. “Instead $15,000 for families regardless of whether they buy their own $80,000 surgery last year for a brief “Glad Hillary decided win the race on her own. of taking a firm stand on what health insurance or receive medical coverage at work. to throw her hat in the ring.” But in New Hampshire last lung cancer. After her daugh- they think is right, it got so If passed by Congress, the proposal would be the first time Behind the scenes, howev- weekend, Mrs. Clinton warm- ter-in-law and husband paid watered down and complicat- that workers could get a tax break for medical insurance costs. er, Clinton has phoned major ly mentioned “Bill” at nearly out of pocket for more than ed that it wound up complete- But it also would be the first time that some employer-provid- donors and hosted small every turn — from joking three months of care, luckily, ly falling apart.” ed health care benefits would be taxed. fundraisers for business lead- about his love for Dunkin’ the family found a medical ers and other backers. Next Donuts to recalling his deci- grant which paid the rest. month, he will headline two sion as president in 1998 to “It was a wake up call to all major galas for her campaign bomb suspected weapons sites of us. We do like Edwards and in New York and Washington in Iraq. She described him as a we like what he said” but it February in which top donors are being “full-time political counselor” was too early to decide on a asked to raise as much as and promised voters they’d be candidate, Woolston said. $250,000 each. seeing a lot more of him in the The stop was one among 2007 The New York invitation months to come. many in Nevada by presiden- ~ Everyday $10 Matchplays ~ announces “THE event of this While analysts say Bill ❤ MONDAYS ❤ quarter! ... The first Clinton is indisputably an A Kiss from Me to You Celebratory Dinner with asset for his wife among most Random Machine Drawings Senator Hillary Rodham primary voters, his potential Rocking Starts from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Clinton and President William value as a general election Chairs Jefferson Clinton.” surrogate is less clear. 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Limited time offer. him, he’s not ready to commit the No. 2 spot between Iowa ©2007 U.S. Cellular to a candidate. and New Hampshire. A-8 – SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 SPORTS Editor: James Arens, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] LOCAL NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL | UCLA 81, ARIZONA 66 TODAY’S CALENDAR GAMES TUESDAY FEB. 20 Bruins beat up on the Wildcats JC softball at Santa Rosa JC, noon By ANDREW BAGNATO McKale Center. This loss could turn out to be a dagger JC baseball at home against Shasta College 2 p.m. AP Sports Writer Olson would gladly take Collison now. for the Wildcats (17-9, 8-7). TUCSON, Ariz. — As a high school “I don’t think there is a better point Arizona has gone to the NCAA tourna- FRIDAY FEB. 23 star, Darren Collison wanted to be guard in America than Collison,” Olson ment 22 straight times, the longest active No UHS boy’s tennis against Kelseyville at home at 3 p.m. Arizona’s next great point guard. said. streak and the second-longest in history Mendocino College basetball When the Wildcats showed little inter- This was the final home game for behind North Carolina’s 27 in a row. at College of San Mateo 2 p.m. est in recruiting him, Collison signed Olson’s senior point guard, Mustafa But with seven losses in their last 11 with UCLA, closer to his hometown of Shakur, who tied Marcus Williams for the games, the Wildcats are not offering a games Ranch Cucamonga, Calif. team lead with 17 points. very persuasive case for the selection “(The Wildcats) had a lot of great Josh Shipp tied a career high with 24 committee. guards, and I wanted to be a part of that,” points for UCLA. Shipp averages 12.8 Arizona’s final three regular-season Collison said. “Unfortunately, things points per game but had failed to break games are at Arizona State, at California scheduled COMMUNITY don’t always go your way, which is fine. double figures in five of his last eight and at Stanford. I’m glad that I chose UCLA as of right games. The Wildcats have dropped five home Shipp hit 10-of-14 shots from the DIGEST now.” games for the first time since 1986-87. So are the Bruins. Collison scored 17 floor, 2-of-4 from beyond the 3-point arc. UHS Winter sports points and had a career-high 15 assists as “It’s definitely good for my confi- They lost a total of three games in awards night the fifth-ranked Bruins whipped No. 19 dence,” Shipp said. “I’m a shooter. I McKale Center from November 1987 to The Ukiah High School winter Arizona 81-66 on Saturday. knew I had to keep shooting to get out of December 1994. sports awards night will be held Former Wildcats stars Richard on Tuesday, Feb. 27th at 7:00 The Bruins (23-3, 12-2 Pac-10) defeat- this slump.” p.m. in the UHS Cafetorium. ed Arizona for the fifth straight time. The Bruins shot holes in Arizona’s Jefferson, Luke Walton and Channing Individual sports meet prior to Frye attended. Too bad for Arizona they that, contact your coach “If we continue to beat Arizona, it’s zone defense, hitting 52.5 percent from going to make it even more special for the floor and 46.4 percent from beyond couldn’t play. City of Ukiah Men’s me as well,” said Collison, a 6-foot-1 the arc. “We got a lesson taught to us,” Olson COMMUNITY and Women’s sophomore. Olson blamed his players’ defense, or said. “We’ll see whether that pays off.” DIGEST Basketball Leagues Collison committed only two lack thereof. Arizona fell to 4-14 against ranked The City of Ukiah Community turnovers in 35 minutes. He also hit 5-of- “What needs to be done is that when opponents over the past two seasons. The Mendocino County Service Department would like 7 3-point shots. somebody scores a basket off you, it Bruins, by contrast, are 8-1 against the to announce the beginning of women’s basketball registration for the 2007 Men’s Collison and Co. handed Lute Olson should hurt,” Olson said. “It doesn’t hurt. Top 25 this season. The league will begin March 6 and Women’s Basketball his second-worst home loss in 24 years at That is the biggest problem we have. The victory kept the Bruins in first and will be played Tuesdays and Leagues. Sponsors will be “It has to hurt, like somebody stuck a Thursday nights at the Yokayo accepted into the league on a Arizona, only 22 days after then-No. 4 place in the Pac-10, one game ahead of gym through April. first-come first-serve basis. North Carolina buried Arizona 92-64 in knife in your heart,” Olson said. Washington State. Eight games will be guaran- Registration will be accepted teed and all teams will make the through February 2nd and playoffs. games begin Feb. 12. However, The cost will be $250 per team space may fill prior to the final and $10 per player and all play- deadline. All Registration forms ers must be Junior High or must be submitted with the $350 older. Team fees need to be in sponsorship fee prior to being MENDOCINO COLLEGE BASEBALL | MENDOCINO VS. SISKIYOUS by Feb. 23 and teams that sign eligible for placement within the up before Feb. 23 may sign up league. Team roster forms and for open gym times. player fees ($20 each) will be A & B divisions may be avail- collected from team managers at able and there will be playoffs the first scheduled game. Eagles split with Siskiyous for each division. For more infor- Players may only play on one mation or to register your team, team in the league. The mini- By JAMES ARENS call Ronnie DeSoto at 272- mum player age is 18 years old. 7292. Games are scheduled for week The Daily Journal nights. The Mendocino College baseball team Umpires needed for N. Registration forms available at 411 W. Clay or www.cityofuki- completed another doubleheader against Ukiah Little League ah.com. the College of the Siskiyous on Saturday The North Ukiah Little League For more information or to with the same result, in terms of wins, as needs umpires. The qualifica- register your team, please call tions are a strong desire to work (707) 463-6714. yesterday. The Eagles split with the with kids. Experience is a plus but not necessary. Applicants Eagles from Siskiyous. They won the must be 14 or older. Umpires Special Olympics first game in stunning fashion by a score will earn from $15-22 each Mendocino Inland of 16-4, off of 19 hits, but lost the second, game. If interested contact Sonny Garza (707) 524-8844r Basketball 2007 despite a seventh inning comeback, 10-7. (707) 467-9044. SOMIB is holding practices at “In our first game we were connecting Pomolita Middle School at 740 Pony & Colt sign-ups N. Spring St. Practices will be both offensively and defensively,” said Mendocino College head coach Matt The Pony and Colt league will held Jan. 14, 21, 28. In February hold its 2007 signups on the fol- on the 11, 18, 25 and in March Gordon. “But in the second we just had lowing dates: Saturday, Feb. 17 on the 4, 11, 18 and 25. Practice one bad inning where we just couldn’t and Saturday, Feb. 24 at times are from 1 to 3 p.m. Please Mendo-Lake Office Products wear sweats or shorts with put it together.” from 1 to 3 p.m. sports shoes for practice and In the first game the Eagles from Players must be between the make sure to bring some water. Mendocino got superb hitting from ages of 13 and 17 on, or before, For more information call 468- April 30, 2007. An original coun- 1282. everyone on the team and scored a quick ty-certified birth certificate is three runs in the first inning and two required for age verification.The SAL “Kids Only” fun more in the second. The Siskiyous team cost to sign up is $75 for the fist and fitness program child and $65 for each addition- Mendocino Co. Sheriff's Youth was able to answer in the top of the sec- al sibling. For more information, Activities League (SAL) and the ond inning with three runs of their own to call Kris at 468-3800. Redwood Health Club of Ukiah tie the game early 3-3. are sponsoring a "KIDS ONLY" In the first inning, Justin Malec nailed Mendocino College fun and fitness program at the Football 2007 Redwood Health Club, on a 3-run home run to start off the scoring The Mendocino College foot- Thursday nights from 5:30 P.M. for Mendocino. ball team is looking for assistant to 6:30 PM, in Court #3, for ages Mendocino scored another two runs in coaches for the 2007 season. 7 years to 12 years, coed, and Anyone interested, please con- free of charge. Learn strength the bottom of the second to take the lead tact Mendocino College head training, gain endurance, stability back 5-2 early in the day. coach Tom Gang at 707-468- and build confidence. Personal 3141. Trainers "MJ and Nick" will Mendocino shut out Siskiyous in the exhaust your kids and send them top of the third and then went on to score home sweaty. For more info call Women’s and Men’s RHC at 468-0441 or drop by the two runs in the bottom off a base hit by Softball League Club. There is an annual $5.00 Dwight Raudio scoring Tucker Mesker The City of Ukiah’s 2007 insurance and administration fee on a close play at home. Women’s Softball League for SAL programs, but it may be begins with a mandatory coach- waived for cause. Jason Chapman also played well get- es meeting April 19 at the Civic ting a nice RBI off a deep double to the Center. League play will be on Girls Youth Softball Tuesday and Wednesday warning track in left field bringing the nights. Team fees are $450 for League score to 7-3 after the third. In the fourth the sponsor and $30 per player. The City of Ukiah Community inning neither team was able to score any Registration forms are available Service Department is beginning at the Civic Center Annex or registration for a girls youth soft- runs because of great defense and pitch- www.cityofukiah.com. The ball league. Participants may ing by Chris Mills and the rest of the deadline is April 13. Questions? register individually and will be Call 463-6714 placed on teams in one of four Mendocino fielders. The City of Ukiah’s 2007 grade divisions: K-2, 3-4, 5-6 and That great pitching and defense rolled Men’s Softball League will begin grades 7-12. League play begins over to the fifth inning where the James Arens/The Daily Journal March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The in early April and will run through Pub. League play is scheduled June. The cost is $50 per player. Mendocino Eagles wouldn’t allow Above, Nate Maxwell gets a Siskiyous player to run back to first base. to begin in early May.Team fees The deadline is March 2. Siskiyous to score. On the other side of Below, Dwight Raudio runs down a Siskiyous player in a pickle. are $450 for the sponsor and Registration forms are available the plate, Mendocino added two runs to $30 per player. Registration at the City of Ukiah and for both teams. that in the third. Siskiyous scored four forms are available at the Civic www.cityofukiah.com. the scoring column off a single to center Center Annex or www.cityofuki- Questions? Call 463-6714. field by Travis Mather increasing the lead Mendocino shut out Siskiyous again in runs in the third to take an early 7-2 lead ah.com. The deadline is April the top of the eighth and scored another and never looked back. 13. Player fees will be collected SAL drop-in to 9-3. during the first game of the sea- Siskiyous was able to get out of the run in the bottom off a single by Mather. “It was like yesterday where we just son. Questions? Call 463-6714 volleyball clinic That would be the last run by both teams had one bad inning,” Gordon said. “I was The Mendocino Co. Sheriff's inning only giving up those two runs and Activities League has a drop-in would score one run of confident that if we could Hopland Community volleyball clinic every Saturday have held them we would from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the their own in the sixth. Karate Kids Baecthel Grove Middle School have won in the seventh Winter Program: Mendocino Mendocino scored the Co. Sheriff’s Youth Activities Gymnasium, 1150 Magnolia St., same amount of runs that inning.” Willits - for ages 11 years to 17 Mendocino didn’t turn League Karate Program (SAL) years old, co-ed, no cost, sign- matched the inning num- is teaching “Free” youth, teen on the burners until the sev- and adult karate programs at up at the gym. There is an annu- ber, six. Raudio was the al $5.00 insurance/admin fee. enth inning where they the Hopland Shorin-ryu Dojo, But, it is waivable for good first to get into the action made a small comeback to 14200 Mountain House Rd., cause. Coach Jon Jessup. For with a double bringing in Hopland on Monday and more info contact Mike Tobin, cut the lead to 7-5 off a Wednesday nights at 4:30 PM SAL President at 354-0565 or a run and then with the passed ball and Mather for ages 6 years to 12 years and home #459-0475. Were all about bases loaded Aaron at 5:30 PM for teens and adults. the KIDS first! nailed a shot right passed SAL membership/insurance Parlet was hit by a pitch the short stop to bring in dues are $5.00 annually.You do to bring in another run to not have to be a member of the Parks, Recreation and two more runs. Hopland Dojo to participate. For Golf commission give the Eagles a lead of But in the top of the sev- more info call the SAL Voice The City of Ukiah announces 11-4. enth Siskiyous scored Mail at 468-4288 or Hopland there is one limited term vacancy Chapman came up big Dojo - Instructor: Sensei Jim on the Parks, Recreation and another three runs to Milone at 744-1837, and we will Golf commission. Applicants for in the sixth with the increase the lead to 10-5. get back with you. All classes this position must reside within bases loaded off another are co-ed.You may also register the City’s Sphere of Influence And it was the final stand at the class/dojo. and be a member of the Men’s deep double to the warn- for Mendocino and they and Women’s golf club. Any qual- ing track in left field answered with a bases Ukiah women’s ified individual who would like to bringing in three runs make a difference in their com- loaded single by Chapman softball meeting munity and is interested in serv- and again increasing the into left field to bring in two A general meeting for the ing as a volunteer for the limited lead to 14-4. and the final score would end up to be a runs. But that was it for Mendocino and Ukiah Women’s Athletic term ending June 30, 2007. Association 2007 softball sea- Applications are located at the “We hit the ball really well today in fantastic 16-4 win. would lose a very close second game by son will be held on Tuesday, reception counter in the that first game,” Gordon said. In the second game the Eagles from a score of 10-7. Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Wright Stuff Administrative wing of the Ukiah Malec got into the action again on a Pizza. Team dues will be $475 Civic Center, or at the Ukiah Siskiyous started off much like “I was proud of how we were able to with no individual fees. All Civic Center Annex, located at double bringing in the final fun of the Mendocino did in the first game scoring come back in the seventh,” Gordon said. teams interested are encour- 411 Clay Street, or call 463-6213 inning and going into the seventh inning three runs in the first. Mendocino came “But we just couldn’t turn the corner. But aged to attend. For more infor- for an application to be mailed, mation please call 972-1719. faxed of e-mailed to you. The up big 15-4. back though with two runs on a sacrifice hopefully we will start to do that soon.” submittal deadline is Feb. 12 and The seventh inning was very easy for fly by Malec and a solid hit by Nick The Mendocino College Eagles are interviews will be held and Mendocino retiring all three batters in Robertson. now 4-7 with the split and will take on appointments considered at a regular City Council meeting succession and Siskiyous returned the The second inning was scoreless for Shasta College at home on Tuesday at 2 scheduled for Feb. 21. favor off a double play to end the inning both Eagle teams but Siskiyous changed p.m. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 – A-9 COMMUNITY SCOREBOARD DIGEST PGA-NISSAN OPEN SCORES NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION By The Associated Press By The Associated Press President’s Week By The Associated Press Saturday EASTERN CONFERENCE basketball camp At Riviera Country Club EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday, February 24 • 2pm The camp will start Feb. 19 to Los Angeles Purse: $5.2 million- Yardage: 7,279; Par: 71 Atlantic Division Atlantic Division Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Third Round p.m. and is open to boys and Phil Mickelson 66-65-69 — 200 -13 WLOTPtsGFGA WLPctGB Padraig Harrington63-68-70—201 -12 New Jersey 35 17 6 76 158 140 Toronto 29 24.547 — girls ages 7 to 17. This 5-day fall Pittsburgh 31 17 9 71 200 179 basketball camp offers players Rich Beem 69-68-65 — 202 -11 New Jersey 25 29.4634 1/2 Robert Allenby69-66-68 — 203 -10 N.Y. Islanders 28 22 8 64 171 163 New York 23 30.434 6 Charles Howell III69-65-69— 203 -10 N.Y. Rangers 28 24 5 61 170 164 an opportunity to build a solid Philadelphia 17 36.321 12 Philadelphia 15 34 8 38 146 212 sports foundation. Each day is Boston 13 38.255 15 filled with fundamental skills, Jim Furyk 67-70-67 — 204 -9 Ernie Els 69-68-67 — 204 -9 Northeast Division progression drills, easy to Sergio Garcia 67-68-69 — 204 -9 WLOTPtsGFGA Southeast Division understand instruction, games K.J. Choi 72-67-66 — 205 -8 Buffalo 39 15 4 82 214 164 Geoff Ogilvy 68-70-67 — 205 -8 WLPctGB and fun competitions. From Ottawa 33 22 3 69 195 154 Washington 29 21.580 — Join us Sunday, February 18th as we celebrate… beginners to advanced players Briny Baird 66-73-67 — 206 -7 Montreal 29 24 6 64 167 174 Orlando 27 26.5093 1/2 this camp will be a great Rory Sabbatini69-70-67 — 206 -7 Toronto 28 22 8 64 187 189 Miami 26 26.500 4 John Rollins 70-69-67 — 206 -7 Boston 26 26 4 56 157 206 experiece. This camp is tailor Jeff Quinney 70-70-67 — 207 -6 Atlanta 21 31.404 9 made for youth basketball play- Ben Curtis 69-69-69 — 207 -6 Southeast Division Charlotte 19 33.365 11 Steve Elkington69-69-69 — 207 -6 HINESE EW EAR WLOTPtsGFGA C N Y ! ers looking to improve their bas- Cameron Beckman67-71-69—207 -6 Atlanta 30 21 9 69 182 189 Central Division ketball skills. The camp is held Aaron Baddeley68-69-70 — 207 -6 Tampa Bay 33 24 2 68 187 178 WLPctGB Starting at 10am, you can visit the Players Club and at the Pomolita School Gym. Carolina 29 24 7 65 180 189 Lunch is not provided and the Jose Maria Olazabal70-70-68 — 208 -5 Detroit 32 19.627 — Vijay Singh 68-71-69 — 208 -5 Washington 23 26 9 55 175 203 Cleveland 31 22.585 2 cost is $125. You can pre-regis- Florida 22 26 11 55 165 191 pick up your FREE “Lucky Fortune” cookie George McNeill71-70-67 — 208 -5 Indiana 28 24.5384 1/2 Bill Haas 71-68-69 — 208 -5 ter at the City of Ukiah 411 W. Chicago 29 25.5374 1/2 Clay St. and walk-ups are wel- Kevin Na 70-69-69 — 208 -5 WESTERN CONFERENCE worth up to hundreds of dollars in prizes! Rocco Mediate71-66-71 — 208 -5 Milwaukee 19 34.358 14 come. For more information call David Howell 67-68-73 — 208 -5 Central Division 463-6714. WLOTPtsGFGA WESTERN CONFERENCE Carl Pettersson72-69-68 — 209 -4 Nashville 39 17 3 81 201 147 Are you a Table Games player? Harrison Frazar70-72-67 — 209 -4 Detroit 37 16 6 80 181 144 Southwest Division SAL boxing classes David Toms 69-70-70 — 209 -4 St. Louis 24 26 9 57 150 178 Johnson Wagner71-66-72 — 209 -4 WLPctGB Earn a FREE “Leih Síh”–a little red envelope The Sheriff’s Activity League Chicago 22 27 9 53 146 177 has expanded its hours and Columbus 23 30 5 51 144 179 Dallas 44 9.830 — Paul McGinley 70-71-69 — 210 -3 San Antonio 35 18.660 9 –worth $6, $10 or $26 in Match Play! coach Cris Fischer is back. The Bart Bryant 72-68-70 — 210 -3 Northwest Division new winter hours are Tuesday at Jason Bohn 71-69-70 — 210 -3 WLOTPtsGFGA Houston 33 19.63510 1/2 Cliff Kresge 70-69-71 — 210 -3 Vancouver 33 21 4 70 152 146 New Orleans 25 28.472 19 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:45 Stewart Cink 70-71-69 — 210 -3 Calgary 30 20 8 68 183 156 Memphis 14 40.25930 1/2 p.m. and Friday at 5:00 p.m.. Tom Pernice, Jr.70-69-71 — 210 -3 Minnesota 31 22 5 67 164 150 Craig Barlow 71-71-68 — 210 -3 Boxing classes are ongoing and Edmonton 28 25 5 61 157 167 Northwest Division Shaun Micheel70-69-71 — 210 -3 Colorado 28 25 4 60 184 177 all ages and levels are wel- Vaughn Taylor 71-71-68 — 210 -3 WLPctGB come. Parental signatures are John Daly 70-72-68 — 210 -3 Pacific Division Utah 35 17.673 — Pat Perez 66-69-75 — 210 -3 needed for minors and the WLOTPtsGFGA Denver 26 25.5108 1/2 charge is $5. SAL boxing class- Peter Lonard 71-70-70 — 211 -2 Anaheim 34 16 8 76 187 149 Minnesota 25 27.481 10 es are held at the Redwood J.J. Henry 70-71-70 — 211 -2 San Jose 36 21 1 73 176 145 Portland 22 32.407 14 Health Club. Questions? call Tom Lehman 73-66-72 — 211 -2 Dallas 34 21 2 70 153 140 Seattle 20 32.385 15 Kenny Perry 70-73-68 — 211 -2 Phoenix 25 30 3 53 158 199 Cris at 463-1229. Los Angeles 19 31 9 47 164 205 Corey Pavin 72-66-73 — 211 -2 Pacific Division Lucas Glover 69-72-71 — 212 -1 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss WLPctGB Puma soccer teams Anthony Kim 72-69-71 — 212 -1 or shootout loss. Phoenix 39 13.750 — looking for coaches John Senden 71-70-71 — 212 -1 ——— L.A. Lakers 30 24.556 10 Richard S. Johnson70-71-71—212 -1 Friday’s Games L.A. Clippers 25 28.47214 1/2 The Ukiah Valley Soccer Ted Purdy 69-71-72 — 212 -1 Columbus 3, San Jose 0 Golden State 25 29.463 15 league is looking for individuals Zach Johnson 69-73-70 — 212 -1 Pittsburgh 5, New Jersey 4 to coach our competitive teams. Kevin Stadler 67-75-70 — 212 -1 Sacramento 22 29.43116 1/2 Tim Petrovic 74-68-70 — 212 -1 St. Louis 1, Nashville 0 Ukiah’s Puma teams are boys Sean O’Hair 72-71-69 — 212 -1 Vancouver 2, Chicago 1, SO and girls ages U10 – U19, ——— Nick O’Hern 71-70-72 — 213 E Saturday’s Games Friday’s Games Class I and Class III. 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Rangers, 12:30 p.m. New Orleans at Charlotte, 4 p.m. Service Department is begin- Eric Axley 68-73-75 — 216 + 3 Minnesota at St. Louis, 3 p.m. Orlando at New York, 4:30 p.m. ning registration for its 2007 Co- Chad Campbell74-67-75 — 216 + 3 Montreal at Columbus, 3 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. ed Volleyball League. Men and Charley Hoffman69-72-75 — 216 + 3 Los Angeles at Anaheim, 5 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Stuart Appleby70-73-73 — 216 + 3 Colorado at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Women ages 16 and older are Billy Andrade 71-72-73 — 216 + 3 Atlanta at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. invited to register for teams of Boston at Sacramento, 7 p.m. Adam Scott 72-70-75 — 217 + 4 Monday’s Games Utah at Portland, 7 p.m. up to 12 players. All teams will Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 10 a.m. Ken Duke 71-72-74 — 217 + 4 Memphis at Seattle, 7 p.m. play at least 8 games and one Tripp Isenhour 70-71-77 — 218 + 5 Phoenix at Nashville, 3 p.m. playoff game. Games are Mathew Goggin71-72-78 — 221 + 8 Boston at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights starting in late March. You may register as a team or individual (you’ll be placed on an available team). The cost is $275 per Karlovic in SAP Open final team or $40 for individuals. The “The House” Mondays deadline is March 2. By RON HARRIS A huge 20oz. Porterhouse Steak, grilled your way, Registration forms are available Blake and Mardy Fish. London’s-Queens Club, now at the City of Ukiah, 411 W. Clay Associated Press Writer Karlovic had 27 aces against that he’s playing with a more served with steamed vegetables and a baked potato. St., or at www.cityofukiah.com. SAN JOSE — Ivo Karlovic Germany’s Becker, who could relaxed approach. Questions? Call 463-6714 rode a wave of aces to a 7-6 do little more than guess at the “In Queens it was my first Women’s self-defense (5), 7-5 semifinal victory over direction of many of final, so I was really uncom- classes Benjamin Becker on Saturday Karlovic’s first and second fortable, but now I feel pretty The City of Ukiah Community in the SAP Open, where the 6- serves. confident,” Karlovic. Services Dept. would like to foot-10 Croat is looking for Karlovic will face the win- It’s Karlovic who is com- announce the beginning of reg- his first ATP title. ner of the second semifinal fortable at this tournament, on istration for a Women’s Self “Surf-n-Turf” Wednesdays Defense Class. The class will be “I was serving really good between American Andy its lightning quick courts, and taught by Dan Lockart and and it was the key to all my Roddick and Englishman his opponents who approach A generously-cut New York Steak, grilled to perfection, Adrienne Thompson. Classes and two Lobster Tails served with drawn butter. will be held on Saturdays begin- victories here, but also in the Andy Murray. Murray is the his game with a healthy dose ning Feb. 2nd at the Karate crucial moments, I returned defending champion and of guesswork. Each dinner comes complete with “All-You-Can-Eat” Shorin-Ryu Dojo (3001 So. also well,” Karlovic said. Roddick won the event in For most of the match, † State St., Ukiah). The class will family-style salad, dessert, and a half carafe of Más Vino . run from 1 p.m. through 4 p.m., Big serves continued to be 2004 and 2005. Becker was stuck in between †Half Carafe of wine comes with purchased Signature Dinners only. but please arrive at 12:30 p.m. the key for the unseeded Karlovic said he wouldn’t two worlds with his return to check in and prepare for the Karlovic, who also knocked mind a rematch with Roddick, game — neither of them pret- class (comfortable clothing is recommended). out seeded Americans James who beat him in 2005 at ty. The class fee is $5.00 and stu- dents must be pre-registered at the City of Ukiah (411 West Clay St.). For specific informa- * $5 OFF PER PERSON FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE. Bring this coupon to the Players Club and receive a voucher good for tion about the class, Dan up to $20 off any Signature Dinner. Vouchers can be redeemed at the Players Steakhouse for up to four Signature Lockart may be contacted at Harvick gets first Daytona victory Dinner priced at $20.99. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. OFFER GOOD ANY MONDAY OR !82000406! WEDNESDAY THROUGH MARCH 15, 2007 ONLY. ONE OFFER PER PERSON PER DAY. OFFER AVAILABLE TO 391-6468. For information PLAYERS CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. MEMBERSHIP IS FREE. MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS. regarding registration, please By MIKE HARRIS Busch schedule planned this end. call the Ukiah Community AP Auto Racing Writer season, Harvick’s win was no “I got three top 10s in a Services Department at 463- 6231 or 463-6201. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. surprise — he finished in the row, so I’ll find the bright side — Kevin Harvick has been to top eight, including a trio of to it,” Stewart said. UVYSL seeking Daytona’s Victory Lane runner-up finishes, in his nine The 300-mile race was rel- coaches before — just not as a driver. previous Busch starts on the atively clean, with three cau- The Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer “I went there the last two 2.5-mile Daytona oval. League is seeking coaches to tion flags, including two train and develop competitive years as a car-owner,” Still, Harvick’s not consid- crashes. But the second wreck soccer players in our Puma Harvick said Saturday after ering adding more Busch was a big one, taking out Cup Soccer Division. This Division is races. formed by teams of dedicated driving to his first win at regulars Kasey Kahne, Reed soccer players who travel to Daytona International “Absolutely not,” he said. Sorenson, Jamie McMurray play games and tournaments Speedway. “This is more fun.” “We’re here to win races, and with Northern California. We will and damaging the cars of Cup be forming boy’s and girl’s Harvick, who ran away it’s something to where we driver Ward Burton and Busch teams in the age groups from with the 2006 NASCAR just want to go out and hope- regular John Andretti, who Under 10 - Under 19. If you Busch Series title, started the fully keep going where we left enjoy coaching and have a love both finished in the lower half for the game, share your knowl- season with his 27th Busch off last year. of the field. edge with these players. victory. This time, he was dri- “It’s just a lot of fun to It was what has become a UVYSL offers educational drive when the car is like coaching courses to help you ving for Richard Childress, typical race at Daytona and achieve your coaching goals, who also fields his Nextel Cup that.” Talladega, the two NASCAR beginning with the Pre-F Chevrolets. Blaney, who will drive one Course (3hrs), to the F-License tracks where carburetor (9hrs), E-License and beyond. “Any time you can win any of four new Toyotas in the restrictor plates are used to Applications are being accept- race at Daytona it’s big,” said 500, was involved in a mul- slow the cars. ed through March 1. 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The top Busch drove from 16th to fourth in It was an auspicious start regular was Scott Wimmer. the early going before his for Harvick, who won nine Stewart, the 500 favorite engine blew and relegated races last year to earn his sec- after winning last Saturday’s him to 40th. ond Busch Series title. He Budweiser Shootout and a Sam Hornish Jr. was run- beat runner-up Carl Edwards 150-mile qualifying race ning in the top 20 before by 824 points. Thursday, saw his string of bouncing off the wall. He con- Even with only a partial three straight wins in this race tinued but wound up 31st. A-10 – SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Harden eager Cal Bears bust up Oregon State Beavers The Associated Press Christopher answered that with a free Sasa Cucic hit yet another OSU trey to throw and a follow. Oregon State got make the score 70-68. When Robertson BERKELEY, Calif. — Freshman for- within 82-80 on Marcel Jones’ two free missed one of his two free throws OSU for fresh start ward Patrick Christopher scored 24 throws with 10 seconds left. But had a chance. By JANIE McCAULEY needs to chill a bit with his points to lead California to an 84-80 Christopher sealed it with two more free They apparently missed the chance overtime victory against Oregon State AP Sports Writer workouts at times. He didn’t throws. when Robertson blocked OSU’s last shot PHOENIX — Rich Harden have to hear it from Beane. Saturday afternoon. Ubaka and Theo Robertston each and the buzzer went off when the teams had a bounce in his step hard- “Rich has a lot of hyperac- The game almost ended in a 71-68 Cal scored 21 for Cal. Jack McGillis, whose were scrambling for the ball. ly seen last season. tivity the four days before he (14-12, 6-8 Pac 10) victory as the buzzer 3-point shooting enabled OSU to cut into However, given their second chance He is completely healthy starts,” Beane said. “He tends sounded. But OSU (10-18, 2-13) was a 13-point Cal lead in the second half, led the Beavers came through. and now the undisputed ace of to find something to do physi- given another 2.3 seconds when the offi- the Beavers with 24 points. California seemed to have the game in Oakland’s pitching staff — cally. Maybe he should pick cials decided the clock had started early The Bears had come from a halftime hand midway in the second half. and if those two things aren’t up a crossword puzzle.” on the Beavers’ final possession. deficit to take a double digit lead before The Bears went on a 12-0 run early in enough to make a guy happy, Or his guitar. Or the hockey Cal deflected the Beavers’ first Oregon State rallied to tie the score 58- the period and gradually built the lead the warm, breezy morning in stick the Canadian keeps in inbounds pass, giving OSU just 1.4 sec- 58. McGillis had pulled the Beavers even from there. With the Bears trailing 29-26, the desert for the Athletics’ his locker at all times. onds. But Angelo Tsagarakis caught the when he hit a 3-pointer with 5:05 left in Ubaka knocked down consecutive 3- first official workout certainly He went on the disabled list next inbounds pass and let a 3-pointer fly regulation. It was 60-60 when pointers and Omar Wilkes hit two free did the trick. for a second time last season just before the buzzer sounded to tie the Christopher, who was averaging just 4.6 throws to make it 38-29 Cal. “He has the bounce in his on June 5 with a strained liga- game and set up the OT. points per game coming in, dropped in a The lead would grow to 45-32 when arm we haven’t seen for a ment in his right elbow. The Bears came out hot in overtime. A short jumper. Robertson hit a 3-pointer at 12:38. But while,” general manager Billy Harden, who won 10 games in Christopher lay-up was the finale of a 6- Ayinde Ubaka’s basket gave Cal a OSU rallied and set up the wild finish. Beane joked after watching 2005 and 11 in ’04, missed 34 point spurt that opened the OT. Oregon four-point lead, but Roeland Schaftenaar The Beavers led by as many as six in Harden’s closely watched, 30- games from April 27 to June 3 State’s Sasa Cuic cut the lead in half with buried a wide open trey to cut the lead to the first half before Cal, doing most of pitch session off the mound with a back strain. Two days a long 3-pointer, but Ayinde Ubaka put one. the work at the free throw line, chopped Saturday. “He looked normal later, he was on the DL again Cal up by five with a pair of free throws. The Bears would build the lead to five, the margin to one at the intermission. Rich, which is good. He said with the elbow injury. Tsagarakis hit a bucket, but seemingly putting it out of reach, before he felt good. We had commu- It was a discouraging year nication with him during the for Harden, who had already winter and he was telling us endured being sidelined for he feels good. To see him on more than two months in 2005 the mound makes you feel with two separate injuries. Good first impression more comfortable.” Then, after the ’05 season, he Padres see Sledge had surgery on his non-throw- By JANIE McCAULEY as much as possible from my The 25-year-old Harden, a The Associated Press hitter.” AP Sports Writer slender frame,” Lincecum hard-throwing right-hander, is ing shoulder and wore a sling PEORIA, Ariz. — Padres Sledge came to the Padres the No. 1 starter for the A’s most of the winter. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — said. “(Coaches) always shied away from trying to help me left fielder Terrmel Sledge along with right-hander Chris following the offseason He went 4-0 with a 4.24 Tim Lincecum looks like a bat reported to camp on Saturday, Young and first baseman departure of left-hander Barry ERA in only nine starts last boy and knows it. because of how unorthodox it is or they say it is. They really four days early and 15 pounds Adrian Gonzalez in a trade Zito to the San Francisco season. People guess his age at lighter. with Texas before last season. Giants. Both pitchers were “He’s got No. 1 pitching “anywhere from 18 to 21, haven’t tried to change me at all, anywhere.” Sledge arrived at Peoria He hit .229 with two considered aces in their own stuff,” manager Bob Geren tops,” he said, admittedly Sports Complex and was met homers in 38 games in 2006. right in 2006, with Harden said. “When your leader goes gleeful to be in major league Lincecum pitched in the Cape Cod League in 2005 by a dozen pitchers and catch- He also had 24 home runs and having more ability to domi- out, you think you can beat camp with San Francisco this ers just returning from a run- 73 RBIs in 101 games at nate hitters than even Zito. anybody anytime. That’s a spring. after his sophomore season at Washington and took a line ning session. Position players Triple-A Portland. When Harden was healthy, good feeling to have.” He’s actually 22, with a report on Wednesday with the He was limited to 20 games that is. The fact that Harden slender build and a powerful drive off the head, causing him to miss a week with a first workout slated for Friday. for Washington in 2005 but hit That’s all he cares about returned last October to pitch right arm that has the Giants Sledge said he lost weight 15 homers in 2004 for the this season. He wants to pitch in the AL championship series extremely excited. concussion. He returned as a closer and by altering his diet at the end Montreal Expos. 200 innings and is vowing to against the Detroit Tigers pro- The club made Lincecum of last season, mainly by cut- Padres manager Bud Black back off a little bit on his vided him with a huge mental the 10th overall pick in last has been going great since then. ting out desserts and fried said he wasn’t surprised that strenuous regimen between boost going into the offsea- year’s draft out of Washington foods. the main competitors for left starts that has concerned the son. and hasn’t ruled him out as a The two-time Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year and the “I’ve always been in pretty field — Sledge, Jack Cust and A’s at times that he might be He took a 3-0 loss as the possibility to make the open- good shape,” Sledge said. Paul McAnulty — were overdoing it. starter in Game 3, then Detroit ing day roster. He has already career strikeout leader for the conference with 491 Ks went “But it will take a toll on you already in camp. Harden will cut down on swept the series with another told his former college team- over 162 games. I’m not a “Some guys sense a chal- his upper-body weightlifting victory in Game 4. Still, get- mates that he has high hopes 12-4 with three saves and a 1.94 ERA in 22 games and 17 health nut, but I’m leaning lenge,” Black said. “The guy and continue to consume ting back on the mound was of making the squad. toward that way. I feel a lot wants to get acclimated, enough calories so he doesn’t an important achievement. Lincecum, touted as the starts for the Huskies last year. At Scottsdale Stadium, he more energetic.” wants to get going and do lose much weight this season. Harden showed up in team’s top prospect in 2007 Sledge, who said he’s down whatever he can to be ready.” He’s at 195 pounds now and Arizona at the team’s Papago and being treated as a starter dresses not far from the team’s pair of superstar from 210 pounds last season Notes: RHP Greg Maddux feels strong. Park complex in early January for now, had an impressive to 195, is slotted to take over has no complaints about the “Injuries are not even in to get to work and has been first day Friday in a brief Barrys: Bonds and Zito. “You go around and look at in left field after Dave Roberts 30-minute fielding sessions my head,” he said. “I’m throwing bullpens the last throwing session off the signed an $18 million, three- during the team’s first day of putting that behind me.” couple of weeks. His change- mound. all the name tags above the lockers and they’re guys you year deal with San Francisco. workouts. “Even though And he’s not putting added up felt strong Saturday, and “Impressive, boy,” Giants There also has been talk that you’re a pitcher, you’re still a expectations on himself now that was the pitch he threw manager Bruce Bochy said. idolized,” Lincecum said. “It’s kind of surreal. With Sledge would take over the baseball player,” said that the final member of the when he hurt his elbow last “That’s a great, loose arm. He leadoff spot, but he said he Maddux, a 16-time Gold old Big Three — Zito — is year. came out firing today. This Barry Bonds and Barry Zito next to you, you try not to be hasn’t talked to club officials Glove winner. gone. The other two, Tim “I’m trying not to do too kid has a special talent.” about it. “You’ve still got to field Hudson and Mark Mulder, much too early and build up Lincecum pitched in only too wide-eyed and just do your thing.” But he knows he can’t fully and hit and run and all of that were traded in a three-day arm strength,” he said. “My eight professional games last replace Roberts. stuff. We do it for about 30 span in December 2004. command felt good this early. season, at two levels of Class- He laughs about his youth- ful appearance, saying, “It’s “That’s the thing,” Sledge minutes a day in spring train- Harden expects to get plen- More importantly, my body A ball. He combined to go 2-0 said. “I know I cant be him in ing and it gets a little monoto- ty of help from his fellow felt good.” with a 1.71 ERA. not too much of a problem. I kind of expect, ’Hey, he’s a the sense that he can steal 50 nous at times, but its not a big starters in picking up the slack Having him healthy seems He has a unique, contorted bases every year. Hes part of deal. You should be able to after the departure of Zito, the to have given the entire pitch- delivery — learned from his bat boy.”’ Much more than a bat boy, the last of a dying breed of field your position, and back 2002 AL Cy Young Award ing staff a confidence boost. father — that would cause leadoff hitters. I feel I can up the right base, and do all winner. “We don’t really have a set, most people to throw their actually. General manager Brian bring a little more power if the things right. Throwing “I wouldn’t say I’m feeling established ace,” said closer back out but allows him to be they wanted me to be a leadoff should be the hardest thing.” more pressure,” Harden said Huston Street, the 2005 AL a power pitcher despite his Sabean plans to see Lincecum after pitching in front of a big Rookie of the Year. “Everyone size: 5-foot-11 and 170 in action for an intrasquad crowd and then signing his knows Rich’s capabilities. He pounds. San Francisco’s game later this month, and he share of autographs. “I’m def- can be the ace of any staff if coaches aren’t going to mess knows the pitcher’s progress initely looking forward to you can keep him out there. It with it. will be one of many intriguing stepping up and pitching for a seems he’s had a really pro- “It works well with my story lines this spring — O N M A I N full season here.” ductive offseason. Rich is dili- body, it’s kept me from get- behind Bonds and Zito, of And Harden knows he gent.” ting hurt, and it helps me get course.

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And if you ing California's 2008 presi- need to know just what that guilty on grounds of libel dential primary to Feb. 5. little amendment cleared up, The lowdown: The cynics then you're just not cynical Jury awards www.baysideroasters.com, it and his wife, and Dominick ask: Are lawmakers more enough for Sacramento. would automatically open the and his wife Beth, who is the owners of Bayside Urban Dictionary Web site to company president. interested in California voters OK, for you true believers - Roasters $37K having a bigger voice in the uh, anyone? - we'll give you a “10 definitions of a--hole.” Olsen said she did not By ANN JOHNSON- Schectman said that on know who Dominick was process - or that an earlier pri- hint: Perata can run. STROMBERG mary may allow them to POLITICAL PAYDAY Nov. 29, 2005, when before she searched a domain- The Eureka Times-Standard Dominick was notified that name tracker and found him extend term limits. Capitol Weekly this past ARCATA -- The hijacking TERMS: Of discussion week published the current the Olsens were seeking an listed as the person who had of a gourmet coffee compa- injunction to make him re-registered baysideroast- Two powerful interest salaries of everyone who ny's Web site has resulted in a groups announce they will Capitol Beat works for the Legislature - all remove the disparaging link, ers.com. Aside from the obvi- from the rival being found guilty of Dominick removed it. The ous fear of the business being team up to place an initiative 2,010 of them. libel in Humboldt County on the ballot to change term Sacramento Bureau And what did they find? Olsens' lawyer, Bill Barnum, damaged, Olsen said she was District Court. said that in December the cou- terrified that her job would be limits. The total annual payroll Tim Dominick, roasting The lowdown: Thanks to its that could result in extend- was $119 million dollars, or ple discovered their domain in jeopardy because she was a ing the terms of Assembly director of Sacred Grounds in name was then “Google teacher. the California Teachers $59,200 per employee. Arcata, was found guilty by a Association and, surprise, the Speaker Fabian Nunez, D-Los Though plenty are making bombed” so that when the “I was five and a half Angeles, and Senate President jury Thursday on two counts name Bayside Roasters was months pregnant and I had a state Chamber of Commerce, much more than that. of libel and one count of legislators get a shot at what Pro Tem Don Perata, D- By our count, 212 of them searched on the Google search miscarriage the day after this Oakland. intentional infliction of emo- engine, a pornographic Web happened. I’m not saying it they want - without looking make six figures. Heading the tional distress against the like they're the ones asking. NO LIMITS ON CYNI- list is Dan Eaton, the chief of site was the No. 1 Web site was his fault ... but Dominick AG NEWS CISM owners of Bayside Roasters. recommended. knew I was having such a hard : More news staff for Assembly Speaker Plaintiffs Pamela and Republican lawmakers say The oh-so-cynical - and Fabian Nunez, who is pulling Schectman denies that time, and he had no remorse,” popular - take on term limits Kregen Olsen, owners of Dominick had anything to do she said. they actually want to convert down $200,004 a year. Bayside Roasters, say that Agnews Developmental reform is that it's a political Legislators, by the way, top with “Google bombing” the In a deposition, when asked power push to give the Dominick used a lapsed Bayside Roasters name, and why Dominick linked the Center in San Jose into a out at $130,056. That's what Internet domain name regis- prison hospital. Legislature's two most promi- Nunez, Senate President Pro said that the fact that the jury domain name to the Urban nent Democrats more time at tration to his advantage and found him guilty of it was an Dictionary definitions, The lowdown: Somehow, Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, tried to ruin their business and this revelation is supposed to the top. Assembly Majority Leader “emotional judgment” error. Barnum quoted Dominick as And for any doubters out reputation by linking it to dis- Pamela Olsen, who is a assuage neighbors, developers Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles, paraging comments and saying, “I thought it was and the city whose vision for there - c'mon, anyone? - there Assembly Minority Leader junior high teacher in amusing.” pornography. McKinleyville, said that the the area is high-tech offices were the events of Friday. Mike Villines, R-Clovis, and Olsen said it may have When the attorney for A unanimous jury agreed past 17 months have been like and homes. Senate Minority Leader Dick with the Olsens and awarded been funny to Dominick, but RIGHT TO DIE: Lives Senate President Pro Tem Don Ackerman, R-Irvine, make. living in a nightmare. She she the couple just over $37,000 started hearing from people in “I have a 3-year-old daughter Bolstered by support from Perata, D-Oakland, read the Most other legislators make who didn’t get a birthday fine print in the initiative he in compensatory damages. the community that Dominick Assembly Speaker Fabian $110,880. Next Tuesday, a judge will party that year or a Christmas. Nunez, lawmakers introduce let out a big uh-oh. GET STATE JOBS was badmouthing her after review the case and decide on Bayside Roasters was able to I think it’s interesting that the another assisted suicide bill. Here's the problem (or was HERE! The latest forecast by name ‘sacred’ is in their busi- the problem; more on that in a how much Dominick will be secure a local grocery store The lowdown: Perhaps the the Palo Alto-based Center for fined in punitive damages for ness name, because what is minute): The bill was crafted Continuing Study of the chain account that had previ- authors of assisted suicide and his actions. ously belonged to Sacred sacred to you if you are will- gay marriage figured they to allow lawmakers to spend California Economy predicts ing to do this?” only 12 years total in the Dominick's lawyer, Steve Grounds. would slip these in while the that Sacramento will have Schectman, said that his client Schectman did not say his Legislature, but they could stronger job growth than any According to Barnum, rest of the nation is still going did buy the Bayside Roasters Sacred Grounds is an S corpo- client would appeal the deci- gaga for light bulbs and spend all 12 in either the metropolitan area in the state. Assembly or the Senate. domain name in November of ration, and the shareholders of sion, but said, “It’s a case I spanking. And get excited taxpayers 2005 and set up the site so that suspect will engender further Currently, lawmakers can because you'll be paying for a the corporation are Sacred STUCK: In traffic spend 14 years in the when a person typed in Grounds CEO Fred Hébert legal review.” The California good number of those new Legislature, but no more than jobs. Transportation Committee's six in the Assembly or eight in recommendation provides Stephen Levy, the center's the Senate. director, explained to the Bankruptcy? more bad news than bliss for If voters approve a term traffic-jammed Bay Area dri- Sacramento Bee that much of Is it for me? limits initiative next year - in the area's expected 21.7 per- vers. February before terms expire - isbankruptcyforme.com cent job growth through 2015 Free Consultation The lowdown: In case that means Assembly Speaker will be attributed to an expan- you're wondering, this list was The Original Sprayed On Fabian Nunez could get six sion of state government. EDMUND DECHANT Polyurethane Bed Liner approved before Silicon more years in the Assembly That, and all those jobs that Attorney at Law Valley's own Carl Guardino and Perata, at least he thought, come with it - lobbyists, was appointed to the CTC, 35 years Bankruptcy Pick-Em Up Truck Store could get more four more lawyers and the like. Experience which formally votes next years in the Senate. The study listed San Diego 462-5086 week on these recommenda- Problem is, Perata is not 707-604-0042 as the next big job producer, at 1070 A N. 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ers and family members of children and families. to patients. Counselors help Vallejo, Santa Rosa, Yuba City While real change seems Health mentally ill people composed Both confidentiality forms the consumers work through and Fremont. afoot in Ukiah, the problems most of the crowd. and the disjointed, confusing barriers. Often there are no beds are not confined to this coun- Continued from Page A-1 nature of the system were were available anywhere. No ty. Many rural counties lack a Rules of confidentiality identified as major obstacles 5150 situations local system exists to confine locked psychiatric unit and and the National Alliance for Confidentiality regulations to anyone who has a family The big cracks in the sys- the person awaiting treatment. consumers in many areas are the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of were cited by much of the member diagnosed as mental- tem emerge when a person None of the above hospitals less cared for than here. And which Sonya Nesch is the crowd as one of the blocks to ly ill, whether or not that per- goes into crisis. Under section accepts mentally ill people there appears to be very little local head. effective treatment. Anyone son uses illegal drugs. 5150 of the California Welfare who are in any way intoxicat- thought given in Sacramento Nesch has high hopes for dealing with mental illness, “After a year I still have no and Institutions Code, when ed. to the statewide problem of positive change from the substance abuse or develop- clear picture of what is avail- people are deemed a threat to “It doesn’t matter whether mental health, much less dual process in which employees, mental disability must sign a able,” said Leslie Hall. themselves or others or grave- you are dual diagnosis or not, diagnosis. family members, nonprofit dozen or more releases to “When (my daughter) ly disabled, they are held - there is no inpatient treatment Mordhorst is running the leaders and the county health cover confidentiality laws ended up in the hospital the against their will - for up to 72 for alcohol and drug prob- transition effort. She pointed boss sit down and hear about such as HIPPA. Until those first time, I wish someone hours. lems,” said Barbara Durigan, out the Website www.mendo- breaks in the system. are signed, the agency cannot could have handed me a As with Howson’s son, who has been involved in all cinoresources.com as a source On Jan. 5, Howson and her even confirm they know the brochure that would say ‘if who is said to be a frightening aspects of the process for of information. son asked for help, but could- person. Those forms, often you are exhibiting these types man when on drugs, the situa- many years. “There is no n’t find any, documents she Another idea is for a 211 presented to people who do of problems, this is what you tion often begins with an treatment available unless you phone system, much like 411, presented show. not read or write or are in can do, this is who can direct encounter with the police. The have $10,000 to go to Singing “We went to Mental Health extremely emotional states, you,’” Hall said. decision on whether to deem Trees (a recovery center in except it will come with an because my son was schizo- must be updated yearly. And if “We have been going someone a threat to them- Garberville).” operator trained to help people phrenic and delusional. And someone new becomes through horrific circum- selves or others, and to take For people with dual diag- find the right county service, he was told from Mental involved in treatment, nobody stances as a family. I would away their rights, is a difficult nosis, this leaves the agencies she said. Health to go to the police can legally talk to that person like to see a roadmap,” she one, confusing to the con- with the difficult choices of Mordhorst said the idea of a department.” until he or she has signed added. sumer and his or her family. arrest, unconditional release, single case manager, From there he went to the those forms with each and Carol Mordhorst, long time Local police often try to avoid or sitting and waiting for the improved systems of referrals hospital. When it was deter- every agency. head of Public Health, facili- arrest and jail for someone in person’s intoxication to leave and other issues brought up mined by tests that he was on Howson described a too tated the meeting and is in obvious need of treatment their system. have been heard at the other drugs he was released. typical experience of how the charge of the effort to fix as they won’t get in jail. 13 meetings and would end up “I don’t know why they forms kept her from talking to many identified problems as Where possible, they take Hopes for improvement on a list of priorities and in the didn’t violate his probation those who could have helped possible. She said different the person to the Mendocino The county’s new Health hands of work groups. and throw him in jail for under her son. meanings and misunderstand- Coast District Hospital emer- and Human Services Agency Mahoney has a photo in her the influence. We begged for “I think his rights have ings of terminology, including gency room, where a Mental is seen by all as good news at office of a mother tiger nurs- help,” Howson said. been violated when nobody confusing acronymns don’t Health crisis worker decides if this point, as are the appoint- About 10 days later, on Jan. ing baby piglets it adopted can speak for him because make a bewildering system they are truly a threat. ments of Noel O’Neill as head inscribed below with what she 16, her son allegedly left a they let the papers lapse that any easier. For example, she Because Mendocino County, of Mental Health and Aaron suspicious looking package on you have to sign that says his explained, “dual diagnosis” is like many rural counties, has Goertzen as head of Mental says is her motto “Anything is the counter at Ten Mile Justice family can talk about it to the unfortunately a term with dual no locked psychiatric unit, the Health on the coast. possible.” Her other mantra is Center, which resulted in his people (who are) supposed to definitions. It can mean a per- person must be transported to Mahoney described a new “Why not?” being arrested. Serious felony be helping him,” she said. son who is developmentally a county that does. The program where mental health Frank Hartzell, besides charges were filed against disabled who also suffers Mental Health crisis worker consumers in Ukiah will ride being a reporter for the him. Consumers need a from a mental illness. A slight- begins calling these hospitals, along with Ukiah police offi- Advocate-News, has been an “He has tried to get help, roadmap ly more common usage is to which are located in cers, so each can learn about emergency driver for the but nobody has any patience The crowd was asked to describe a person who is men- Sacramento, St. Helena, the other’s issues. Department of Mental Health. with him. All they ever say to vote for the most serious prob- tally ill who abuses drugs or me is ‘He’s on drugs,’” said lem with the agencies that alcohol. Howson. “Drugs only stay in now comprise HHS. The over- Throughout history, men- your system for three days. whelming winner was dual tally ill people have done what Schizophrenia is forever.” diagnosis. Finishing a distant is called “self medicating” A crowd of two dozen peo- second in a three-way tie were with drugs and alcohol. The ple, mostly women, were on three other local problems - Department of Mental Health hand. 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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs Today Mon. Today Mon. TODAY and tonight’s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 68/50/pc 65/45/sh Napa 61/40/c 64/39/pc Antioch 60/38/c 61/37/pc Needles 76/52/pc 70/46/pc 54° Arroyo Grande 61/42/pc 62/41/c Oakland 59/41/c 60/41/pc Sunrise today ...... 7:01 a.m. Atascadero 62/34/pc 59/32/pc Ontario 68/50/pc 60/42/sh Sunset tonight ...... 5:53 p.m. Rockport 52/41 Auburn 57/36/c 60/38/pc Orange 69/50/pc 64/44/sh A shower in the morning; Moonrise today ...... 7:42 a.m. Barstow 72/47/pc 62/36/c Oxnard 62/48/pc 62/43/c overcast, cooler Moonset today ...... 7:31 p.m. Laytonville Big Sur 55/36/c 55/40/pc Palm Springs 78/51/pc 68/48/c Covelo 50/29 Bishop 62/32/pc 56/23/sh Pasadena 66/46/pc 62/44/sh 52/30 Blythe 78/51/pc 72/46/pc Pomona 67/47/pc 63/43/sh MOON PHASES Burbank 67/51/pc 63/43/sh Potter Valley 54/31/c 58/33/pc TONIGHT Westport California City 68/41/pc 57/34/sh Redding 58/38/c 59/39/pc First Full Last New 53/40 Carpinteria 60/49/pc 58/48/c Riverside 67/46/pc 62/40/sh Catalina 60/48/pc 55/48/sh Sacramento 58/38/c 63/38/pc 33° Chico 59/38/c 62/39/pc Salinas 56/38/c 59/39/pc Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 52/41/c 53/42/pc San Bernardino 68/46/pc 62/40/sh Death Valley 68/38/pc 57/34/pc San Diego 64/54/pc 60/50/sh Feb. 23 Mar. 3 Mar. 11 Mar. 18 54/36 60/37 Mostly clear and cold Downey 68/51/pc 64/47/sh San Fernando 67/45/pc 60/43/sh Encinitas 65/52/pc 61/47/sh San Francisco 57/44/c 59/45/pc ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 69/47/pc 62/40/sh San Jose 58/42/c 61/40/pc 52/28 Eureka 52/35/c 51/40/pc San Luis Obispo 61/42/pc 62/37/c Ukiah through 2 p.m. Saturday 50/41 Redwood Valley Fort Bragg 54/36/c 56/38/pc San Rafael 56/46/c 57/46/pc MONDAY 54/31 Temperature Fresno 64/46/pc 58/40/pc Santa Ana 64/55/pc 63/47/sh 59° High ...... 75° UKIAH Gilroy 59/37/c 61/38/pc Santa Barbara 62/42/pc 62/38/c Low ...... 37° 54/33 Indio 80/51/pc 72/44/c Santa Cruz 58/42/c 59/42/pc 38° Normal high ...... 60° Lakeport Irvine 64/55/pc 63/47/sh Santa Monica 63/50/pc 62/46/sh Normal low ...... 40° 55/34 Hollywood 67/49/pc 63/46/sh Santa Rosa 60/36/c 63/35/pc Philo Record high ...... 83° in 1939 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 57/33/pc 46/27/c S. Lake Tahoe 44/15/c 38/15/sf 52/34 Boonville Lodi 61/38/c 61/38/pc Stockton 61/37/c 63/36/pc Clouds and sun Record low ...... 24° in 1932 52/34 54/33 Precipitation Lompoc 58/42/pc 57/38/c Tahoe Valley 42/18/sn 38/15/sf Long Beach 64/50/pc 63/45/sh Torrance 63/52/pc 62/50/sh 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Sat...... 0.00” Gualala Los Angeles 68/52/pc 65/47/sh Vacaville 61/42/c 63/38/pc TUESDAY Month to date ...... 4.94” Mammoth 39/15/c 36/17/sf Vallejo 59/41/c 60/42/pc Normal month to date ...... 4.39” 53/44 Clearlake 55/35 Marysville 60/38/c 61/39/pc Van Nuys 67/49/pc 62/43/sh 61° Season to date ...... 15.75” Modesto 62/39/c 62/36/pc Visalia 63/39/pc 59/36/pc Last season to date ...... 33.59” Monrovia 68/48/pc 63/44/sh Willits 52/28/c 54/31/pc Normal season to date ...... 26.65” Cloverdale 41° Monterey 54/42/c 54/42/pc Yosemite Valley 45/23/c 43/25/sf 56/37 Morro Bay 62/41/pc 62/37/pc Yreka 46/26/c 47/26/pc Partly sunny Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2007 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r- rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Snow stalls holiday travel By CHASE SQUIRES Saturday afternoon. “We’ve just gotten so much St. Mary’s Associated Press That pass was the scene of snow up there in the last two DENVER — Thousands an avalanche last month that days,” Stegman said. “This is of travelers heading to ski knocked two vehicles off the one of the biggest ski week- areas for the holiday weekend road and stranded several ends of the year. We would of the were stalled by giant traffic motorists. No injuries were love to keep the highway jams Saturday as highways reported because of snow open. It’s just so much snow.” were blocked by crews slides or avalanche mitigation. By the time officials removing snow slides. Elsewhere, avalanche reopened I-70 shortly after 10 One avalanche at Berthoud crews firing explosive charges a.m., the traffic jam stretched Angels Pass on U.S. 40, the main road to break up potential avalanches dislodged a mas- east for 10 miles, Stegman to the Winter Park ski resort, said. knocked a state maintenance sive slide that buried vehicle off the road during the Interstate 70, the main access The storm, which had night, said Colorado from Denver and the urban moved out of the state 2007 Department of Transportation Front Range corridor to many Saturday, piled up as much as spokeswoman Stacey of the state’s major ski resorts, 18 inches of snow in the Stegman. The pass reopened including Vail and Aspen. mountains, Stegman said. SATURDAY FEB. 24th., SUNDAY FEB. 25TH., $30 per ticket Family Fair-Games- April when invoices are Acting District Attorney Keith Costs received. Faulder disagreed and the After 9 PM Food-Live Auction In January, the Mendocino California Supreme Court $20 per ticket Fairgrounds County Board of Supervisors concurred with Faulder’s Continued from Page A-1 chose seeking reimbursement arguments, ordering the spe- Fairgrounds Carl Purdy Hall for the special election as its Some money will also be cial election. Carl Purdy Hall Doors Open at 10:00 saved on the ballots, which second priority in the county’s Katie Mintz can be reached at will be 11 inches for the spe- 2007 State Legislative [email protected]. 6:00 PM ...... No Host Bar AM, Close at 5 PM cial election, rather than the Program. 6:00 PM to 12 AM..Gaming 14 inches necessary for the The program, developed by 7:00 PM...... Dinner Seating Live Auction ...... 12 - 4:00 PM the county’s state legislative November general election. Watch Repair (Dinner By Five Star Catering) Toyota Truck Raffle...... 4:00 PM • Postage and supplies: advocate, Dan Peterson, with 7:30 PM...... Wine Auction $55,000 input from the entire board as 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM Dancing to Gigantic Sponsored By Thurston Auto Plaza Wharff expects this figure, well as the board’s General No one under 21 permitted Mardi Gras Raffle ...... 4:15 PM which pays for postage on Government Committee, sample and absentee ballots, states that the special election, Need a watch battery Auction items: Dr. Green Orthodontic, Gourmet lunch for and supply kits for the polling “caused by the untimely or watch band? 6 @ Hess Collection Estate, 1/2 barrel of Big Yellow Cab places that include a binder of demise of a candidate for dis- Stop By today... printed instructions and spe- trict attorney shortly before bottled & with private label, River Rock Limo Package, cial seals for envelopes that the 2006 General Election,” quality wines, auction items created from each classroom. hold ballots and results, to could run a cost as high as D. William Jewelers Pear Tree Center For questions please call 462-3888 stay the same for the special $300,000. 462-4636 election. In addition to reimburse- • Staff time: $22,500 ment, the county is seeking to This is for “when we have clarify the intent of State to call in extra help and have Election Code by either repeal full-time staff working over- or amendment. Of special time,” Wharff said. interest is clarifying proce- • Election officials and dures in the case of a candi- polling places: $12,500 date’s death immediately pre- This cost covers rental fees ceding a primary or general for securing the polling election, according to the pro- places, pay for delivery of gram. supplies to the polls and pay A difference in interpreta- GO KRAZY! for election officials. Like ballots, Wharff said tion of the current law led to not as many election officials litigation after County Get the new Motorola KRZR at Edge Wireless. are required for a special elec- Counsel determined a special tion, however, the number that election was not necessary will be used in April hasn’t yet following incumbent Norm been determined. Vroman’s death. Since “We can use less people in Vroman’s name could not be KRZR a special election, so it removed from the ballot, the depends on how many we county maintained that if he Ultra-thin with precision cut keypad have for each of the was elected over challenger Stereo Bluetooth connectivity Meredith Lintott in Integrated 2 MP camera + video precincts,” Wharff said. Music player (up to 2 GB memory) Wharff said the exact cost November, it would be up to of the special election proba- the board to make an appoint- bly won’t be known until ment to the position. Then-

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Main St. (707) 263-4848 accessibility information Times For 2/18 ©2007 FOOD & FARMING SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 – B-1 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Stouts of Many happy memories made at Mendocino County By AUSTIN BOOTH the Potter Valley school garden Special for the Journal The stout is a very popular Special for the Journal sure that they drop off extra classic beer style and an Potter Valley student gar- produce with the school secre- excellent winter brew. It orig- deners Neil Thiele, 5th grade tary, Jan Meaders, and princi- inated in the 18th Century as student at Potter Valley pal-superintendent, Gary Barr. stout porter, meaning a strong Elementary School, says with They’re smart cookies! The porter (another classic beer a pleased-to-be-interviewed positive support of head cook, style). Since then it has look, “I like to be outside in Laurie Halstead, is evident as become its own unique style the school garden.” she washes and prepares the of beer with many variations His favorite activity there is salad ingredients. Yes, it’s an such as dry stout, sweet stout, the harvesting and tasting of extra step and it would be so oatmeal stout and imperial many different things fresh much easier to purchase pre- stout. It is characterized by its from the garden. Neil takes pared and packaged ingredi- very dark color (usually pride in student efforts and ents. Fortunately, Laurie black) and its roasty, coffee thinks that the garden makes knows the value of fresh foods like flavor. The roasted malted the school look a lot better. and how students are more barley used in the brewing He’s amazed that, “There are willing to try new things when process is what lends these no bugs-just ladybugs!” Sixth they participate in the process. attributes to the stout. Our grade student, Esperanza Have you ever heard kids local breweries in Mendocino Brewing Co. Coops Extra Flores, appreciates the flowers say, “Squash! YUK!”? County all have their own Stout, Ukiah Brewing Co. and likes to give food to the Shown above, from the left: Faith Collard; Cheyenne According to Marty Wolff, variety of stout: Austin Booth is a home school cafeteria. She and her Portlock; Mauricio Alvarez; Esperanza Flores; Neil students enjoyed the winter Black Hawk Stout, brewer from Ukiah. He has mother kept the garden going Thiele; Lysia Sloan; Everett Sloan; Baldemar Alvarez; squash grown at school, pre- Mendocino Brewing Co. worked for a few micro brew- during the summer months Marty Wolff; Marisa Goutierez. pared with Laurie’s special Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, eries in Mendocino County, with regular watering so that long-time teacher, Marty been on salad vegetables such touch. Cooperation at many Anderson Valley Brewing Co. improving his own brewing students could continue to Wolff, realized that many chil- as lettuces, arugula, sweet levels is what makes this gar- Old No. 38 Stout, North Coast skills. Currently, he works in harvest produce when school dren at school had actually peppers, carrots and radishes. dening effort successful. In Brewing Co. Old Rasputin the cellar at Mendocino resumed in late summer. lost the connection of “earth As early spring approaches, this small preschool through Imperial Stout, North Coast Brewing Company. Esperanza’s favorite activi- to table.” Mr. Wolff is planning to con- grade 12 district, all on the ty is to play in the garden and Through strong community tinue with this focus and add a same campus, students have mentioned that school plays efforts, the area in front of his few unusual plants for stu- many opportunities to benefit have been performed there. classroom had been trans- dents to taste and jazz up the from multi-age interactions. Wine climates of She brought classmates to the formed into a small lawn area salads. Preschool teacher Thanks to Mike Moore’s high interview who hadn’t been with arbors and large potted Marilyn Atkinson adds, “It’s school agriculture classes, involved in the actual garden plants. Separate from the good to introduce students to raised beds were built for the Mendocino County work but who benefited from playground, it has been used new culinary tastes.” It’s clear elementary school garden. the garden as well. Her friend, as a retreat for reading and from student responses that The nearby high school farm By KEITH FEIGIN Nicole Helm, said that kids other class activities. Marty their garden has contributed to with a heated green house, Special for the Journal really liked the cafeteria sal- took it a step further with his school pride. Marty’s students fruit trees, pigs, and sheep is The unique element of Mendocino County wines is that we ads with food from the gar- students by creating an edible are responsible for garden sometimes visited by elemen- have every significant wine climate for almost any kind of den. Her buddy, Rebecca garden so that they could help care, harvesting, and trans- tary classes. With this sharing varietal. Although Napa Valley has established itself as the Ortiz, enjoys the times her improve student nutrition. porting of their produce the 50 of resources and school-wide premier wine growing region through many years of strategic class can relax and read in the He reports that their grow- yards to the school cafeteria. cooperation, there are many marketing, it can’t compete with the diversity of wine possi- garden. Although Potter ing season at school is cur- They’re learning that good positive possibilities for the bilities in our climate. The hot inland valleys of Ukiah and Valley has strong agrarian rently from March through relationships are important for future of this school garden Hopland produce grapes for outstanding red wines such as roots in this pastoral setting, October. The focus has mostly any “business” as they make and the many growing minds. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Sangiovese that are pushed with just enough heat to reach optimum sugar levels and peak fla- vor. There are also a few up and coming Rhone varietals such as The warmer inland climates of Redwood Valley and Potter know is that Mendocino County has a diversity of excellent Syrah, Grenache and the obscure Mourvedre that will increase Valley also tend to have slightly cooler mornings than Ukiah’s wines to choose from. in consumer recognition in the near future. Anderson Valley’s valley as they are somewhat influenced by other factors such Keith Feigin is a home wine maker. Much of his wine milder growing season is significantly cooler at night and in as the surrounding higher mountains, elevation, and ground knowledge grew while working for the reknowned Sokol the mornings, due to the proximity of the coast. This provides fog (Potter Valley) providing an ideal climate for many Blosser Wine of the Williamette Valley in Oregon, in a climate the ideal climate for white Alsatian varieties such as Pinot Bordeaux types such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Of similar to Anderson Valley. Keith returned to the family farm Gris, GewOrtztraminer, and Riesling. In addition, this appella- course there are multiple factors to consider when planting in Ukiah in the spring of 2006 and currently works for tion is known for incredible Burgundian varietals such as vineyards such as specific microclimates, soil, water, and the Anderson Valley’s Navarro Wine where he is a member of their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. market. However, the most important factor for consumers to sales staff.

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Photos by Suzette Cook-Mankins, ROP photo teacher at Ukiah High School Frank Zeek Students of the Month are, from the left -- front row: Kaitlyn Nordyke, Yokayo Students of the Month are, from the left -- front row: Miguel Mora, Roland Luke Lopiccolo, and Desi Hermann; back row: Linnea Wade, Edgar Fuentes, and Williams, and Colton Speas; back row: Jessica Aceves, Kasandra Norton, and Drew Siminoe Gravier. MacKenna Hill Kelly. Nokomis Elementary School Oak Manor Elementary School

Nokomis Students of the Month are, from the left -- front row: Donald Smith, Martin Ayala, and Adelene Villarreal; back row: Dean Khalil and Analicia Oak Manor Students of the Month are, from the left -- front row: Kimberlee Sutherland. Hennessey Berndt, Yareli Fuentes Ruiz, and Michael Turchin; back row: Jose Velazquez Mancilla, Vanessa Vega, and Adrian Vigil Torres. Redwood Valley Elementary School Hopland Elementary School

Hopland Students of the Month are, from the left: Malik Pady, Marisol Gonzalez, and Jesus Botello.

Redwood Valley Students of the Month are, from the left: Sabrina McCarty, Rosa Peredia, Tristen Hunter, and Diego Lopez. You are what you eat. Pomolita Middle School So EatSmart. Find remedies, recipes and nutrition information from Jean Carper’s EatSmart column in USA WEEKEND.

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Pomolita Students of the Month are, from the left -- front row: Nallely Rosales Chavez, Jazmin Aceves, and Melissa Plaza; back row: Jorge Dominguez, Alfonso Ayala, and Omar Vasquez. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL MILESTONES SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 – B-3 Students of the Month for January 2007 Eagle Peak Middle School Ukiah High School

Photos by Suzette Cook-Mankins, ROP photo teacher at Ukiah High School Eagle Peak Students of the Month are, from the left -- front row: Alejandra Ruiz, Dalton Hosmer, and Sarah Martin; back row: Will Cayler, Victor Hernandez, and Kinderlynn Shields. Yokayo Students of the Month are, from the left -- front row: Miguel Mora, Roland Williams, and Colton Speas; back row: Jessica Aceves, Kasandra Norton, and Potter Valley Elementary School MacKenna Hill Kelly. St. Mary’s Elementary School

St. Mary’s Students of the Month are, from the left: Maria Carnevale, 6th Grade; Ashlynn Rose, 4th Grade; Lauren Vau, 7th Grade; Olivia Pratt, 5th Grade; Antonio Lopez, 8th Grade. Potter Valley Students of the Month are, from the left -- back row: Stephanie Dashiell, Selena Rosales, and Alicia Flynn; middle row: Chance Dalton, Jose Castro, and Lakota Hoaglen; front row: Rebekah Kelly, Adrian Ornelas, Solano Dominguez, and Donavan Andres. Not Pictured: Marcos Sancheza Independent Study

The Independent Study Student of the Months is Marcos Vasquez.

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es. If they don’t do the job right, you’ll have to pay the piper. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There’s a strong Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 possibility someone you When it comes to a pro- meet on a social basis, ject you’ve been nurtur- and are drawn to, might ing for some time, take not be all he or she care not to get impatient appears on the surface and and alter your mode of could greatly disappoint operation. If you believe you later. you’re on the right track, VIRGO (Aug. 23- give it all the time it Sept. 22) -- It is impera- needs. tive you think for yourself AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- because if you permit oth- Feb. 19) -- Take care not ers to make decisions to let yourself get drawn without first consulting into an expensive activity you, the results could be with friends just because most regrettable. you feel somewhat inse- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. cure about your relation- 23) -- This might be one ship with them. of those days when you PISCES (Feb. 20- could feel a bit lazy and March 20) -- In your slack off somewhat, eagerness to please or which is fine if you don’t impress your friends and have to handle anything associates, you could get of importance. If you do, involved in activities at however, shape up fast. which you’re not too pro- SCORPIO (Oct. 24- ficient and end up embar- Nov. 22) -- Try not to get rassing yourself. involved in anything of a ARIES (March 21- financial nature and, even April 19) -- Your ability more importantly, if you to understand the world should, don’t encourage around you might be anybody else to go along somewhat suspect, so put with you. Things may not off making any important go as you hoped. decisions right now. Time SAGITTARIUS (Nov. might demonstrate the 23-Dec. 21) -- invalidity of your views. Unfortunately, others TAURUS (April 20- might have a tendency to May 20) -- You’re going judge you on your out- to have to be a bit firmer ward appearance only, so Puzzle than you may like, espe- be conscious of both your cially if what you are try- attire and your demeanor ing to do is to get another when around anybody answers to come through on a important. promise he or she made to CAPRICORN (Dec. you. It might not be pret- 22-Jan. 19) -- Because of on the next ty. some insecurity on your GEMINI (May 21- part, you could have a June 20) -- If you yield tendency to exert greater page too easily to pressure control over those you from an associate who is think are important in trying to get you to your life. The result could unconditionally accept an be far too restrictive. agenda you don’t like, Trying to patch up a you’ll end up doing some- broken romance? The thing that’ll benefit him Astro-Graph Matchmaker but not you. wheel can help you under- CANCER (June 21- stand what to do to make July 22) -- Laying bur- the relationship work. dens on others that you Mail $2.75 to should be taking care of Matchmaker, P.O. Box yourself isn’t likely to 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092- accomplish your purpos- 0167.

artist/designer; Jack Palance (1919-2006), TODAY’S QUOTE: “Always do right. Datebook: Sunday, Feb.18, 2007 actor; Toni Morrison (1931-), writer, is 76; This will gratify some people and astonish John Travolta (1954-), actor, is 53; Vanna the rest.” -- Mark Twain Today is the 49th day of 2007 and the of Huckleberry Finn” was published. White (1957-), TV personality, is 50; Matt TODAY’S FACT: The average surface 59th day of winter. In 1930, astronomer Clyde W. Dillon (1964-), actor, is 43; Paris Hilton temperature on Pluto is about 370 F below TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1861, Tombaugh discovered the planet Pluto (1981-), socialite, is 26. zero, making it the coldest planet; Venus is Jefferson Davis was sworn in as president (now reclassified as a dwarf planet). TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1990, after the hottest, at about 867 F. of the newly formed Confederacy. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Louis leading the Daytona 500 for 155 laps, Dale TODAY’S MOON: Between new In 1885, Mark Twain’s “The Adventures Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), Earnhardt Sr. got a flat tire on his last lap moon (Feb. 17) and first quarter (Feb. 24). and lost the race. Why Anna Nicole’s daughter has my eyes I expect I’ll be raked over the to find the most beautiful, big- I can’t tell you how much get any sex if it weren’t for her, coals by the cable news networks breasted nannies for that baby that courage it takes to publicly admit which is why the world loved her, as a sleazy, money-grubbing money can buy. that I fornicated with a gorgeous, I guess. opportunist, but it doesn’t change Village To keep nosy, intrusive reporters rich, famous sex symbol. Actually, Sometimes you really don’t the cold hard fact: I am the father away from our child, I’ll buy the now that it’s out, I feel better about miss a person until they’re gone. I of Anna Nicole Smith’s baby. biggest house with the tallest gar- myself. A lot of the TV reporters know, except for our astral rela- No doubt in one of the many Idiot den walls in Beverly Hills. Armed are comparing her to Marilyn tionship, I rarely thought about multinational court battles, sure to guards? There will be plenty of Monroe because Marilyn Monroe her. Days, weeks, years even, be fought over our innocent child’s By Jim Mullen them, damn the expense, this was a talented actress with a gift would go by when she wouldn’t paternity and custody, some motherless child is worth it. I’m for light comedy, and Anna Nicole cross my mind, but now that she’s smarmy trial lawyer will bring up n’t a fantasy, that maybe she really thinking of an all-female security was blond. So, obviously, they gone, I see her all around me. the fact that I never met Anna had been my lover, maybe on some force. Maybe a team of Amazon were exactly alike. I know many people will doubt Nicole, or that my DNA doesn’t other astral plane. My wife thinks blondes, specially trained in mar- And yet some people say my claim, they may think I’m a match the child or that I never I’m crazy as an astronaut, but the tial arts and automatic weapons. reporters are shallow and lazy. Not lazy, pathetic gold-digger and that made a claim for paternity before. sleazy Bahamian lawyer I just I’ll design their uniforms myself. I Let’s just say that I always thought see a lot of black leather, thigh- when they’re trying to get to the I’m just saying I’m the father of hired seems quite optimistic. Bahamas in the middle of winter, her child just so I can get my hands it was just a dream, too -- because I don’t care how much of Anna high boots and whips. Because of no woman as beautiful as Anna the nutty celebrity stalkers out they’re not. Other reporters have on her estate. But the truth is I Nicole’s money it takes to provide compared her to Princess Di, want nothing but the best for our Nicole Smith in her right mind for our child, I’m willing to spend there, you can’t be too careful. would even consider coupling with We’ll need a full-time cook to because like Di, Anna Nicole did a little what’s-her-name. it. If that means traveling the lot of charity work. Princess Di Jim Mullen is the author of “It an ugly, middle-aged troll like me. globe, staying in the finest hotels, make food for the baby and the But then, when I saw on the nannies and the security detail. worked with landmine victims and Takes a Village Idiot: eating in fancy restaurants, so be Complicating the Simple Life” and news the collection of creepy, it. Money will be no object when it And me. I love those Buffalo AIDS organizations, whereas Anna ugly, middle-aged gargoyles who comes to that child’s health and wings they have down at Hooters. Nicole’s charity work was more “Baby’s First Tattoo.” You can were claiming to have fathered her happiness. I will spare no expense Maybe I can hire some of their personal -- apparently sleeping reach him at baby, I realized that maybe it was- cooks. with men who were never going to [email protected] The Ukiah More local news than Mendocino County’s L o c a l N e w s p a p e r DAILY JOURNAL any other source ukiahdailyjournal.com YOUR MONEY SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 – B-5 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Projection TVs offer quality for tight budgets By the Editors of Consumer adjustable color controls, and Reports a channel-guide menu. Everyday With high-definition televi- Consumer reports ✔ If you think you might be sions flying off the shelves at turned off by rainbow effect ever-lower prices, you don't way to get a big-screen expe- micro-display sets, no tech- from a DLP set, consider these Cheapskate have to be wildly adventurous rience. Today's micro-displays nology -- DLP, LCoS, or LCD two LCoS models from Sony: By Mary Hunt or wildly extravagant to are slimmer than the hulking -- was consistently better than the 55-inch Grand Wega become a high-def household. projection TVs of a few years another. Models based on KDS-55A2000 ($2,700) and You do, however, have to back. Most have screens 50 to DLP technology might have the 60-inch Grand Wega decide which type of TV to 65 inches and up. The $2,000 image artifacts that appear as KDS-60A2000 ($3,000). Both buy. or so you'd spend on a 40-inch colored streaks, especially in are 1080p models with fine LCD, plasma and rear-pro- (or larger) LCD set or a 42- or scenes showing bright objects picture quality that's generally Warm up to a big jection micro-display sets 50-inch plasma set will get on a dark background. detailed and clear, though not have their own characteristics you a 50- to 56-inch rear-pro- Viewers sensitive to this quite as good as the top-rated and strengths, yet each has jection set. And many new "rainbow effect" could find it Toshibas. also had certain weaknesses. models have 1080p resolu- annoying. bowl of beef stew LCDs, for example, are slim tion. and light, with minimal reflec- Mega micros Extended protection If the word “stew” conjures up thoughts of grayish cafeteria tions off the screen, making Your viewing pleasure All our rated sets carry a food, it’s possible you and I went to the same elementary Four Toshiba sets, all using school. Thankfully, those memories faded for me once I learned them good choices for a Televisions with 1080p res- DLP micro-display technolo- one-year warranty on parts brightly lighted room. But olution have more pixels than gy, topped our ratings. Two and labor. Our survey data how to prepare a beef stew that is so flavorful and visually despite improvements, LCDs sets with lower resolution, 62-inch models -- the show that micro-displays have pleasing that I am proud to serve it to company. And here’s a still can't match the wider often labeled as 720p in 62HM196 ($2,500) and the been more repair-prone than bonus: Beef stew is the frugal cook’s dream come true because viewing angles and deeper stores. That gives them the Cinema Series 62MX196 other TVs in their first year or the ingredients are cheap. blacks of plasma sets. Known potential to display all the ($2,900) -- are 1080p sets two. Also, rear-projection TVs Years ago, I was a guest on HGTV with Christopher also for their accurate colors detail in a high-definition sig- with fine detail and excellent require periodic lamp replace- Kimball, founder of Cook’s Illustrated magazine and host of and minimal blurring of fast nal, including the new high- picture quality. The Cinema ment (a special bulb creates PBS’ “America’s Test Kitchen.” Several weeks later, a copy of motion, plasma TVs are def DVDs. You'll pay more for Series 62MX196 has a few the light necessary to project his then-new cookbook, “The Best Recipe” (Boston Common nonetheless heavy -- and 1080p, though, and the differ- more features, while the an image onto the rear of the they're just now catching up Press, 1999), showed up in the mail, much to my surprise and ences aren't easily noticed on 62HM196 has better sound. screen), which costs about delight. I have learned more about how to cook from this single with the movement to 1080p, $200 to $350. Because of this, all types of programming or Two 56-inch, 720p Toshiba cookbook than from all the others I own. the highest form of high defi- on 42-inch or smaller screens sets -- the 56HMX96 ($2,300) you may want to consider nition. -- unless you're up close. and the 56HM66 (at $1,800, buying an extended warranty Making the best beef stew begins with the type of meat you Then there's rear-projection None of the 22 rear-projec- it's a CR Best Buy) did almost with your new set. We suggest select, the temperature at which you cook the meat, the type of micro-display. TVs using the tion models we recently rated as well in our tests. The paying no more than the cost liquid in which it cooks and that important waiting period DLP, LCoS, and LCD micro- are smaller than 50 inches, 56HMX96 has more features of one bulb or 15 percent of before consumption. display technology provide and several are 1080p sets. In than the 56HM66, including the TV's price, whichever is The best beef for stew is a chuck roast you cut up at home. the least expensive, easiest past tests of rear-projection an Ethernet input port, user- less. It’s cheaper than precut meat and more flavorful than round or other cuts of meat that typically end up in the precut “stew meat” packages. Getaways a lifestyle but not a secure investment The best liquid for making beef stew is canned chicken broth or stock -- not beef. And stew is best when made a day ahead Q: I am interested in purchasing a unit in a transfer, but they did not withhold any and given a night in the refrigerator to allow flavors to marry. a “condominium hotel” located within a taxes. Isn’t this check a transfer? Can I still golf community. It is minutes away from a put the money back without owing a penal- ski resort too, so I figure it will truly be a Truth about ty or taxes? Beef Stew four-season vacation destination for me. A: The financial institution handled the 1-1/2 teaspoons salt The hotel can rent out my unit short-term to money transaction correctly. It sent the money to 1 teaspoon ground black pepper vacationers if I wish. Have you heard of By Ric Edelman you, making it a distribution. If you return 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes these types of investments? Is this a good the money within 60 days, you will not owe idea to consider, or is this similar to a time- taxes or be assessed an IRS penalty. A 3 tablespoons vegetable oil share, where owners have problems selling “transfer” occurs when your IRA custodian 2 medium-large onions, chopped coarsely units? The prices are not cheap, so I want to money. Still, such purchases are popular. sends your money directly to another custo- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced make sure that this is a decent move for me Timeshares were the first offering, but they dian. 3 tablespoons flour to make. now compete with fractional ownership I’m not surprised that you’re confused, 1 cup red wine A: Do not consider this as an investment. programs and vacation clubs. Evaluate all for the rules are complicated. Here’s the 2 cups canned chicken stock or broth You’re making a lifestyle choice: If you these programs as lifestyle ideas, not invest- rundown: When you place money into an 2 bay leaves ever enjoy any liquidity or increase in value, ment opportunities. Frankly, as the owner of IRA, it’s called a contribution. When you 1 teaspoon dried thyme consider yourself lucky, not smart. Buy a both a fractional program and vacation-club withdraw money from your IRA for person- membership, I like these things. But I don’t 4 medium boiling potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes unit only if you want to vacation at the same al purposes, it’s called a distribution. When place and at the same time every year, if you consider them to be investments. 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick Q: I have a question about financial plan- you move money from one IRA to another 1 cup (about 6 ounces) frozen peas, thawed can afford it, and if you don’t mind giving (a transfer), it’s called a rollover. And you up the money involved -- even if you never ning versus estate planning. My wife and I 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves go back to that place again. are in our mid-40s, and we are trying to fig- can execute a rollover in two ways: It’s a The alternative is to do what vacationers ure out the order of things. Do we first go to rollover when the IRA custodian sends you Heat oven to 250 F. Add salt and pepper to beef cubes and have always done: Rent hotel rooms or an estate attorney or to a financial planner? the money and you forward it to the new toss to coat. Brown the meat in the vegetable oil in a large IRA custodian (you have 60 days to do this, houses when you travel (or mooch off rela- A: See them concurrently. The attorney Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove meat and set tives who live in vacation destinations). needs financial information that is best pro- and you can do it once every 12 months). vided by the planner. And certain recom- The rollover is called a transfer when the aside. Add onions to Dutch oven and saute until soft, 4 to 5 Many people have grown to dislike the hotel minutes. Stir in garlic. Stir in flour and cook until lightly col- scene: Quality is uncertain, and there’s no mendations from the planner are best coor- money goes directly from custodian to cus- dinated with the attorney. This is why we todian (this can be done as often as you ored. Add wine and mix thoroughly, scraping up brown bits permanence. When you buy into the kind of from bottom of the pan. Add stock, bay leaves and thyme. deal you describe, you typically get a resi- routinely work alongside our clients’ attor- wish). dence larger than merely a hotel room. neys. We’re happy to work with any lawyer, When you roll over or transfer into a sim- Bring to simmer but do not allow to boil. Cover and place pot Multiple bedrooms, a full kitchen, and laun- but most of our clients don’t have one, so we ilar retirement vehicle, no tax withholding in oven. Cook for 1 hour. offer our clients a referral list of attorneys. occurs. But with distributions to yourself, Remove pot from oven and add potatoes and carrots. Cover dry room are appealing. In some cases, you The lawyers on our list limit their practices can decorate as you wish, and all the offer- you must specify whether or not taxes and return to oven, cooking just until the meat is tender -- about to estate planning, and they are well skilled should be withheld. So, you can roll over 1-1/2 to 2 hours for beef. Remove pot from oven. (At this point, ings enable you to enjoy the familiarity of and experienced in this area of the law. Also, returning to the same location each year. your rollover, or you can transfer your you can cool and keep in refrigerator for up to three days, we know them well, which enables us and rollover. That removes much of the stress often asso- them to work effectively on behalf of our reheating on the stovetop.) ciated with vacationing. mutual client. Any planner should offer the Financial Adviser Ric Edelman is the Add peas, cover, and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in The downside? The location might fail to same service. author of several best-selling books about parsley, discard bay leaves, adjust seasonings and serve. maintain its quality, you might become Q: I took $20,000 out of my IRA, plan- personal finance, including “Ordinary Yield: 6 to 8 servings. bored with it, or your life might change in ning on returning the money in less than 60 People, Extraordinary Wealth” and ways that prevent you from returning to it - “Discover the Wealth Within You.” You can Source: “The Best Recipe,” by the editors of Cook’s days. The financial institution gave me the Illustrated (Boston Commons Press, 1999). - making the “investment” a waste of money by check as a distribution instead of e-mail him at [email protected]. Mary Hunt is the founder and publisher of Debt-Proof Living newsletter and Debt-Proof Living Web site (www.debt- Risk, reward go hand in hand when it comes to investments proofliving.com). You can e-mail tips or questions to cheap- DEAR BRUCE: At present, I have quite purchasing a home or property in another [email protected] or mail to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. a bit of money in a platinum checking SMART MONEY state that is a more economical place for our Box 2135 Paramount, CA 90723. All correspondence becomes account at 1.3 percent. Is there any way I retirement years, but we don’t know where the property of Debt-Proof Living. can get a better interest rate (secured)? -- to begin. Can you give us some guidance on Reader, via e-mail BY BRUCE WILLIAMS this subject? - Reader, via e-mail DEAR READER: Your last word DEAR READER: Many people retire changed your question rather dramatically. and move to areas where the cost of living, There are lots of ways -- corporate bonds, including but not limited to shelter, insur- PUZZLE ANSWERS government bonds, etc. -- where you can and a pension is about $4,500. -- Reader, via ance, etc., is considerably less than some of double or triple this percentage but, as in e-mail the high-cost areas like New York and any case, there is a downside. In the case of California. That said, there are many vari- the bonds, if you had to sell them before DEAR READER: Your question is very common, one I receive over and over again, ables to be considered, and economics is but maturity and interest rates rise, you are very one of these. For example, if you are accus- likely to be penalized on your principal. without a strong acceptable answer in today’s world. You want income with no tomed to a temperate climate, it’s unlikely Corporate bonds can go bad, but risk and that northern Alaska would be attractive to reward are definitely handmaidens. I risk, and that just isn’t available. You have to decide whether or not the income is impor- you no matter how economical the living believe, with just a modicum of risk, you might seem to be. As to the research, you could do considerably better. Bear in mind tant enough to you to take a degree of risk. There are mutual funds that are doing well can look on the Internet and find all manner there’s a great deal of speculation and inter- of information. Every state has a public- est rates are going to rise, although not and, of course, if you are not prepared even enough in the short term to make any differ- to take that moderate amount of risk, you relations department that will be very happy ence in the answer I’m giving you. might want to consider corporate bonds. to provide you with details about the ameni- DEAR BRUCE: Can you offer some As long as you are not going to look at ties available there, including taxes, cost of suggestions as to how we can turn our recovering your principal until maturity, the living, cost of housing, etc. As soon as you investments into an income stream and pro- market value is of no import. You’re still start to think about outside the United tect our principal? CDs and money markets going to get a sub-5 percent return. Until States, you add a very important facet to this aren’t producing enough interest for us at such time as you are prepared to take a mod- idea you’re polishing. You must consider this time. We have $160,000 in IRAs and a erate-to-fair degree of risk, you are con- relative safety, stability of the government, $55,000 401(k), all stock-driven mutual demned to a very low return. That’s just the tax implications, as well as climate and funds. We have enough income for our day- way it is in today’s world. other variables. You guys have plenty of to-day expenses, but we would like to trav- DEAR BRUCE: My husband and I are time to do the research, and you could make el more and generate extra income for this native Californians. We have been thinking it game. When you find an area that looks while leaving the principal. We are mort- about our retirement in several years and are attractive, why not consider spending a por- gage free and have minimal monthly debt. very concerned about retiring in this very tion of your vacation there? If nothing else, Our monthly income from Social Security expensive state. We would like to look into it could be a great hobby.

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121-07 115-07 133-07 2-16,17,18,19/07 2-18/07 130-07 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A 2-18/07 2-18/07 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of a Public Hearing DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Men- NOTICE OF HEARING REPORT AND EXTENSION OF TIME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ukiah docino County Planning Commission at its NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan- FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors regular meeting on Thursday, March 15, C The County of Mendocino is the Lead Agency and has prepared an will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, ning Commission of the city of Ukiah, Califor- Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project identified below. 2007, at 9:00 a.m., to be held in the Board of February 28, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., or as soon nia will hold a public hearing regarding: We need to know the views of you or your agency/organization as to Supervisors Chambers, County Administra- thereafter as the matter may be heard in the Major Use permit No. 06-33, as submitted by tion Center, 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, Cali- L the content of the environmental analysis. Should any party wish to Board of Supervisors Chambers, located at Beacom Construction Company, to allow the challenge the adoption of an EIR for this project in court, you may be fornia, will conduct a public hearing on the fol- 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, California, for the establishment and operation of a fueling sta- limited to only those issues or objections formally raised during the re- lowing project(s) at the time listed or as soon purpose of implementing a $50 fee for a pri- view period and delivered to the Lead Agency. Other public agencies thereafter as the item(s) may be heard. vate sewer lateral testing permit and certifica- tion with three pumps and a canopy cover on A may need to use this EIR when considering their permit or other ap- CASE#: UM 8-2000/2006 tion pursuant to the provisions of Ukiah Valley the northeast corner of the .52-acre parcel, proval for the project. DATE FILED: 9/29/2006 Sanitation District Ordinance No 29. which is now developed with a 2,600 square Project Title: MILL CREEK PROJECT, MENDOCINO COUNTY OWNER: CHRISTOPHER & MELINDA All interested parties are invited to attend and foot mini-mart retail store. The canopy would S Lead Agency: Consulting Firm: WALLS be heard at the time and date noted above. cover 2,000 square feet of the site, with un- County of Mendocino ENTRIX, Inc. APPLICANT: METRO PCS County Counsel Office 590 Ygnacio Valley Road Copies of the proposed fee schedule are derground fuel tanks installed south of the AGENT: TELLE J. PRESLEY Administration Center Suite 200 available for review in the office of the Clerk S pumps and improved driveways and perime- REQUEST: Use Permit Modification to allow of the Board, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1030 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 ter landscaping installed along both abutting Ukiah, CA 95482 Attn: Susan Hootkins for the addition of three panel antennas and 1090, Ukiah, California. For further informa- PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION one microwave dish to an existing 55-foot tion, call 463-4221. street frontages. The project is located at 795 I Approximately 95 years ago, the State of California constructed three high monopole. KRISTI FURMAN East Perkins Street (APN 179-061-26), on the dams within a one-mile stretch of Mill Creek to provide a water supply LOCATION: Approximately 1.5 miles south- Clerk of the Board/District Secretary southwest corner of its intersection with Oak for the State Hospital in Ukiah. The three dams are located in the Tal- west of Ukiah, lying at the terminus of Oak Manor Drive. F mage area on Mill Creek, tributary to the Russian River. In the 1970s, Knoll Road (CR# 252), at the summit of Cle- 105-07 This hearing will be held on Wednesday, Feb- the hospital closed, and the dams were turned over to Mendocino land Mountain, located at 1880 Oak Knoll 2-14,18,21/07 ruary 28, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon County with the condition that the area would be kept for recreational Road; APN 157-130-05. Notice to Creditors purposes for at least 25 years. The Upper Dam created a small reser- thereafter as practical, in the Council Cham- I PROJECT COORDINATOR: DUSTY DULEY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, voir (85 acre-feet) that has been used by the community since con- ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, UKIAH bers of the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary struction primarily as a recreational facility. There is a County park at request has been processed through the BRANCH Avenue, Ukiah, California. Planning Commis- the reservoir (Mill Creek Park), and the Department of Fish and Game E County Environmental Review Process and it (DFG) stocked the reservoir with fish. In re the SCUK CVPB 07-24982 sion actions will be limited to a review of the In December 2004, the base gate valve stuck open, and water has been determined that the project is Cate- THE WILLIAM L. BITTENBENDER TRUST project and the submittal of recommendations drained from the reservoir and released a substantial amount of sedi- gorically Exempt from environmental review. CREATED JANUARY 7, 1999 BY WILLIAM to the City Council. D ment into Mill Creek between the Upper Dam and the Middle Dam. In The staff report and notice are available for BITTENBENDER, Decedent Please pass this notice on to your neighbors, public review at 501 Low Gap Road, Room NOTICE TO CREDITORS fall 2005, the County installed a standpipe to act as a temporary water friends, or other interested parties. you are and sediment control system. Winter storms at the end of 2005 moved 1440, Ukiah, California and on the Depart- [Probate Code Section 19050] the released sediment into the reservoir area behind the Middle Dam ment of Planning and Building Services web- encouraged to discuss this project with, and S and an adjacent landslide in spring 2006 did further damaged to habi- site at www.co.mendocino.ca.us/planning NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors express any view you may have, or request tat in the area. . and contingent creditors of the above-named additional information from the City Planning The proposed project is to manage the Upper, Middle, and Lower Your comments regarding the above project decedent that all persons having claims Department by contracting Associate Planner 468-3535 Dams on Mill Creek and mitigate for the release of sediment into are invited. Written comments should be sub- against the decedent are required to file them Dave Lohse at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, or the creek in December 2004. The County is undertaking a compre- mitted to the Department of Planning and with the Superior Court, at 100 North State hensive evaluation of the dams to determine what is to be done to re- California, during regular business hours, 468-3536 Building Services, at 501 Low Gap Road, Street, Ukiah, California 95482, and mail or store the dams and habitat affected by the sediment release, including Monday through Friday. or Room 1440, Ukiah, California, 95482, no later deliver a copy to MYRNA L. OGLESBY, as a determination of whether any of the dams should be removed, reha- than March 14, 2007. Oral comments may be Trustee of the trust dated January 7, 1999, as /s/CHARLEY STUMP 468-3529 bilitated, or replaced. The Project is needed to resolve issues of reser- PLANNING DIRECTOR voir operation, public safety, public use of the site for recreation and presented to the Planning Commission during amended on January 12, 2007, of which the water supply, and environmental restoration of the area after the un- the public hearing. decedent was the settlor, within the later of planned sediment release. Four alternatives are evaluated in addition The Planning Commission's action regarding four (4) months after the February 14, to No Project: this item shall be final unless appealed to the 2007,or, if notice is mailed or personally deliv- * Alternative A represents all dam structures in place and restored Board of Supervisors. The last day to file an ered to you, thirty (30) days after the date this Serving Mendocino and Lake Counties Since 1973 reservoirs associated with both the Upper and Middle Dams. The appeal is the 10th day after the Planning notice is mailed or personally delivered to Affordable Security For Your Individual Lower Dam would remain in its current condition, and would be aban- Commission's decision. To file an appeal of you, or you must petition to file a late claim as doned in place. the Planning Commission's decision, a written provided in Code Section 19103 of the Pro- Needs Starting at * Alternative B is the same as Alternative A for the Upper and Middle statement must be filed with the Clerk of the bate Code. A claim form may be obtained $ 95 Dams and Reservoirs. The Lower Dam would be removed, approxi- Board with a filing fee prior to the expiration of from the court clerk. For your protection, you 199 mately 150 feet of creek channel and associated upland habitat in the the above noted appeal period. If you chal- are encouraged to file your claim by certified inundation zone would be restored, and anadromous fish access re- ELECTRONIC lenge the project in court, you may be limited mail, with return receipt requested. PROTECTION stored to about 771 feet of Mill Creek from the Lower Dam site to the BY Dated: February 6, 2007 Protect your most Middle Dam. to raising only those issues you or someone DEEP /s/Myrna L. Oglesby * Under Alternative C, only the Upper Dam and Reservoir would be else raised at the public hearing described in VALLEY valuable assets SECURITY retained. The Upper Dam would be either rehabilitated or replaced. this notice, or in written correspondence deliv- MYRNA L. OGLESBY, Trustee (707) 462-5200 Approximately 2,929 feet of stream channel (from the Lower Dam to ered to the Department of Planning and Build- 533 South Main Street 24 hours a day! the Upper Dam) would be restored. ing Services or the Planning Commission at, P. O. Box 720 * Under Alternative D, all three dams would be removed, and there or prior to, the public hearing. All persons are Ukiah, CA 95482 • Sales & Leasing • Fire Sprinkler Monitoring would be no reservoirs. More than 6,156 feet of stream channel would invited to appear and present testimony in Telephone: 707-462-0141 • Service & Installation • Medical Alert be restored between the Lower Dam and the upper end of Mill Creek this matter. • Surveillance Camera • 20% Senior Discounts County Park. Additional information regarding the above The public comment period for the Mill Creek Project Draft EIR noted item may be obtained by calling the De- • Access Control & Silent Alarm has been extended to March 2, 2007. Written comments must be partment of Planning and Building Services at Employment Opportunities received by the Mendocino County Water Agency at 890 North 463-4281, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. Security Pro Bush Street, Ukiah, California (Attention: Mr. Roland Sanford, Welding Instructor through 5:00 p.m. Should you desire notifica- Authorized Dealer General Manager, Mendocino County Water Agency, 890 Bush Instructional Paraprofessional tion of the Planning Commission's decision Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, phone 707- 463- 4589, fax: 707- 463- Come to a great place to work 4643) by no later than 5 p.m. on March 2, 2007. The Draft EIR and you may do so by requesting notification in DEEP VALLEY SECURITY writing and providing a self-addressed stamp- Mendocino County Office of supporting documents are available for review by appointment be- Education tween 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at the address ed envelope to the Department of Planning 462-5200 www.mcoe.us/jobs above and on the website: http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/water/. and Building Services. 1-800-862-5200 • 960 N. State St., Ukiah The Draft EIR is also available for review locally at the Mendocino RAYMOND HALL, Secretary to the Planning www.deepvalleysecurity24.com County Library and the County Office of Education. Commission LIC.#AC03195 • CONT. LIC.#638502 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 -B-7

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Hire on Community and Workers Com- (Eligibility Worker I) bulletin board in our 95616 for job #7219 itive phone skills mul- funding contracts; ex- ✔Two days off per bonus. Pick up shift Development pensation Insur- For further front office. Please and file by 5 p.m. on titasking. F/T Full ercise fin’l control of bring a copy of pho- HELP week plus week bonuses. Cln fam.like Commission of ance. Workers information go to: 2/26/07. For applica- benefits (health, den- all prog expends; exp to to the Journal at 120 WANTED ends available. atmosphere. Dawn or Mendocino County needed to provide www.mss.ca.gov 590 S. School St. or tion, call 707-744- Deana 462-1436 tal, vision) 401K profit in grant wrtg, knowl Accepting applica- ✔Closed 5 major has F/T position in domestic services to: “Career mail to PO Box 749, 1424 (TDD 530-752- CNAs, RNs, LVNs sharing. Please send State/Fed regs pref’d. tions; Maintenance; holidays & we Ukiah. $12.17-$17.98 and personal care Opportunities” Ukiah, Ca. 95482 7140) or see web all shifts. Come join resume to: Carousel Starts at $4836/mo- must have broad close at 6 pm. per hr. DOE, health to aged, blind or or call the Attn: Linda site: http://www./ us Flex. sched. Carpet Mills. Fax: $5078/mo. DOQ; FT, knowledge of electri- ✔Full Benefits & 401K benefits, PERS. disabled persons. MCDSS Jobline: hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp. Comp. wages. A 707-485-7036 Email: Bene incl. Health, cal, mechanical, Have a great career Job description & Tasks may include 707-467-5866. EOE crew with a great at- [email protected] Dental, Vision, STD- hydraulic, plumbing & a life. Call Greg application available cleaning, cooking, Closes 2/23/07 titude. Please call: LTD, Life Ins, EAP, systems and ability to Shelton or Bruce BOOKKEEPER DENTAL OFFICE 1076 N. State St. laundry, shopping, McConnell 707-894- Pleasant Care, 403(b), SEP IRA, pd diagnose and correct F/T position w/busy Business Assistant Ukiah, CA 95482, and personal care. MOUNTAIN VIEW 2571 or 77-433-3384 Becky Randall & hol, vac & sick lv. LOST & equipment malfunc- real estate office. 20+ hrs wk. Friendly EOE 707-463- Must consent to be ASSISTED Joan Wright For appl & job desc; 30 FOUND tions. OT required as Quickbooks experi- detail oriented team 5462x101, TDD fingerprinted for a LIVING Banking ence necessary, pay- 462-6636 player with excellent 707-463-5697. criminal back- (senior housing) contact NCO 800- FOUND - 5 KEYS necessary. Competi- 606-5550x302. Open Member Service roll, AR & AP. Knowl- people & phone skills. Filing Deadline 2/23 ground check, pro- Near Ukiah tive pay/DOQ; Counselors - NOW HIRING Representative edge of office equip- Periodontal practice or until filled. vide references, until filled apply Fire Station. Good benefit pkg; Entry/Advance posi- ● Med. Assistant (Teller) Mendo Lake ment & procedures committed to excel- and attend an ori- ASAP. 1st app rev 391-2717 call Microphor tion in-prison treat- ● Resident Aides Credit Union is now a +. Hourly wage LIKE entation class. 2/20/07. EOE 707-459-5563x121; ment program in Sol- lence, needs consci- ● Weekend based on experience. CHILDREN? Applications and FOUND: 1 long or email resume to accepting applica- ano. Experience with entious person who Supervisor NCO Head Start - Wlts Please drop off has a good aptitude orientation are haired Jack Russell. [email protected] tions for our Ukiah criminal justice, This might be Sat. & Sun. 8-5 pm HS Asst/Associate resume at 444. N. available in Span- Very small. Vic. of Branch for a F/T group/individual for numbers. Com- the job for you. ● Evening Tchr I-II - Must have Ukiah Library 2/12. Administrator/ State St., Ukiah. puter skills needed & ish through the Wil- MSR. experience & counseling. Fax CHILDCARE Receptionist. 6 core CDV units. 485-1892 Summerfield House. light bookkeeping. lits office. Mendoci- Bilingual a+ Must be Caregiver for mental resume to: , ● F/T Dietary $8.80/hr. Assoc. I-II - Living Community Resume in person to WORKERS no County In-Home highly motivated, a health facility, various 415-499-1912 Supervisor/Head Must have 12 Core Do you have a caring 620 S. Dora St. Suite ALL SHIFTS. Supportive Serv- shifts avail. and fill in Cook. Wage DOE CDV units & 6 mos. heart for older team player, have Counter Position 202 Ukiah, Ca. 95482 F/T 4 day week. ices (IHSS) Public 467-0911 Apply at 1343 S. ECE exp. $10.32- adults? Senior Hous- good organizational, Ukiah Valley Lumber DENTIST - Excellent Starting salary Authority Referral Dora St. Ukiah $11.28/hr. DOQ & ing Operator has an verbal and written Caregivers: Looking is looking for a pay. 1 or 2 days/wk. $9.40 per hour. Registry. To apply, for flex hrs & good motivated person for exp. FOUND: Long exciting opportunity skills. We offer Cloverdale. Ph. On call $9 per hour. call in Ukiah 467- Nanny for 2 boys. pay? Mendocino lumber counter sales. EHS Asst/Assoc. Haired Chihuahua. for an experienced, li- competitive salary, Debbie 707-669-1777 Qualifications: 5875, in Fort Bragg 5 days wk. Caregivers needs ex- Retail exp., math & Tchr I-II - Must have Vic. N. Bush St. censed (RCFE) Ad- excellent benefits, a Direct Care Staff for Pass medical and 962-1150, or in Wil- Exp. pref. perience. Care pro- computer skills are a 6 Core CDV units. 463-6912 ministrator at Sum- fun working environ- Residential Care drug exam, TB test, lits 456-3752. 391-9886 viders $10-11/hr + plus. Applicants are merfield House, an ment, business cas- Home for D.D. criminal back- $8.89 EHS Assoc. I- assisted living and mileage, benef. Must subject to a pre-em- Janiortial floor maint. NORTH Found: Male, long- ual and NO Satur- PT & FT 463-3517 ground check and II-Must have 12 Core memory care com- be able to transport ployment drug test. Willits. $10/$12/hr. VALLEY BANK CDV units. $10.11- haired Chihuahua? days. Send or email have valid Cal. munity located in Va- clients to appts. Pick up application Event Staff/Security DOE. 10pm-6am. M- has an immediate Tan Y white. 2-4-07 ([email protected]) $11.06 & 6 mos. ECE caville. For more in- Requires good reff. 901 S. State St. Guard P/T to F/T. Drivers license. W,Sat.442-3229 X327 Hwy 101 North grade resume to Mendo opening for a part- exp. formation and to ap- clean DMV, Valid Start $7.50/hr. GREAT NEW MAINTENANCE/ MEDICAL, DENTAL, time Customer EHS/HS Aide: for In- ply for this position Lake Credit Union, CDL & Auto ins. 888-211-2321 Landscape PO Box 1410, PAINTING VISION PKG. Service Represen- fant/Toddler Ctr. go to www.smi 1-877-964-2001 ASSOCIATE EVERGREEN Maintenance Inst. Ukiah, CA 95482 matching 403B tative in our Ukiah $7.89/hr. HS Aide- recruiter.com Caretaker Team For- F/T position avail. HEALTH CARE Gen. knwldg. Pref. 2 TSA Plan, paid holi- Branch location. $8.04/hr. Job Code Id #2422 Fax (707) 468-0350. est property in P.V. w/busy Prop. Mgt. Come join our team! yrs. exp. Clean DMV, days & vacation, Minimum 6 months All EHS for I/T after- or fax: 503-485-1113 area. 3bd 2bth home agency. General Immediate openings: Drug test? $10-$15hr BARTENDER experience in a noons + posn’s must and reference Job Wk 15hrs/wk for rent. maintenance skills *CNA’s-All paid training’s, on DOE. 468-8048 Days, nights, week- Banking/Financial have 3 units I/T Dev. of Redwood Valley. code #2114. EOE Exp, ref, & credit req. & interior prep/ Shifts/Full Time duty meals. Looking for servers, institution or cash 1/T exp. pref. Call ends. Food service Reply Box 95 Potter painting experience $600 Sign on Bonus FREE Co-op Day Administrator/ bartender, cooks, F/T handling. 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Grounds experience and cur- Sec. 510-430-3540 also include a greenhouse, gazebo, koi ponds, kids’ rently employed with grdcrd req. area w/log cabin, and too much to list here – visit the a POST accredited Security Officers website for photos/info. A MUST-SEE-TO- law enforcement Positions APPRECIATE PROPERTY! Offered at: $749,000 agency; and & •Attainment of a Hosted by: Sally Tollini Security Cell: (707) 489-8844, Office (707) 462-5400 POST Supervisory Supervisor NEW ON THE MARKET. This new listing will make your eyes light up! Certificate within 30 Position Beautifully remodeled 3 bd. 2 ba approximately 1500 sqft. sits on an attrac- Featured Property months of appoint- tive parcel just under one acre. Some of the new amenities include roof, dual Security Officers pane windows, cabinets, counter tops, carpets, paint, inside & out. $575,000 ment; and 2451 Boonville Road Start @ $8.50 Directions: North State Street to Pomo Lane to First Avenue •Knowledge of Peace Advance to $9.00 Featured Property Officers’ Bill of Rights @90days 288 Burlington Ave. (Government Code And $10.00 @ 1yr Directions: North State Street to Pomo Lane to First Avenue 3300 et. seq.) re- Benefits quirements and limi- Health & Life Insur- tations; and ance Vacation & Per- •Possession of a val- sonal Days Offered by: Jerry McCarn & Karena Jolley id Class C or higher Requirements Custom home on 10 country acres, great for California Driver’s li- SOLD High School Diploma horses/sheep, barn w/tack/vet room/office, irri- cense; good driving or GED 2 yrs Experi- Offered by: The Blakes record. Full time, ence preferred, but Joe’s Cell: (707) 489-8712 Cathy’s Cell: (707) 489-1676 gated pasture. Outstanding quality throughout. A Do the Math – 4 bedrooms + bonus room + 2 bathrooms = Great family home! monthly salary range will train. NO Criminal must see property! Only $1,095,000 is $4240-$5819 de- Turn-key, close to schools, shopping & public transit. Room to play or entertain History, Pre Employ- in the backyard. Affordable at $359,000 pending of POST lev- ment Drug Testing el, with comprehen- Conducted sive benefits pack- Contact age. To apply, obtain Vescom Corporation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Vichy Springs Heights~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and submit a City ap- 1-800-841-1769 M-F plication (www.for- 6 AM-6 PM There is a place of great beauty and history awaiting you. Where busy tbragg.com) to the Fax or E-Mail minds find a quiet retreat from an otherwise hectic world. Where time almost Human Resources Resume stands still so that nature’s abundant gifts can be taken in slowly and fully. Office, City Hall, 416 MULBERRY 1-888-668-1795 Nestled against a spectacular backdrop of foothills and open space, and N. Franklin St., Fort Apprx 3096 sqft employment@ surrounded by scores of heritage oaks, this unique neighborhood combines the Bragg, CA 95437, vescomcorp.com 4 bd/3 ba (707) 961-2823. dream home that you’ve always wanted with all the breathing room you need to www.vesomcorp.com Rec room Faxed and emailed relax, reflect, and rejoice. For further indulgence and pampering, visit the 2 car garage applications will not Seeking people to neighboring Vichy Springs Resort, or treat yourself to some of California’s finest be accepted. Dead- work one on one sup- Opt den or Bedrm 5 vintages found in the Sonoma Wine Country. But don’t let this enchanting setting line: March 9, 2007 porting DD individual Base Price: $784,900 (postmarks not ac- in a home setting. fool you; everything you need for everyday life is close at hand in nearby Ukiah. cepted). EOE/AA/ Call Cindy 468-9331 Vichy Springs Heights—at last, arriving home feels so exquisitely right. Drug Free Work SENIOR CIVIL place. ENGINEER MAGNOLIA Program Annual Salary: Apprx 2524 sqft Manager/Job $87,801 - $106,723 4 bd/3 ba MAPLE Development Application deadline Rec room NEW Apprx 2892 sqft Specialist (Willits) for position: 2 car garage Supervise satellite March 5, 07 HOMES!! 4 bd/3 ba. office & staff, case Please visit Base Price: $665,900 2 car garage manage, job devel- www.ci.vallejo.ca.us Base Price: $749,900 op, coordinate to view job an- training, counsel- nouncement and to MANZANITA ing. Prefer degree download application Apprx 2805 sqft MADRONE w/related work exp. materials for this po- 5 bd/2 ba + 2 powder Apprx 2307 sqft or equiv. comb of sition. The City of rooms educ. & exp. neces- Vallejo An Equal Op- 3bd/2 ba. Rec room sary for job knowl- portunity Employer, 2 car garage 2 car garage edge & skills. F/T qualified women, mi- Base Price: $649,900 Regular $17.05/hr- norities, and disabled Base Price: $719,900 $20.72/hr w/bene- individuals are fits. Job description/ strongly encouraged job application to apply. The City avail. MPIC: 631 S. seeks candidates Orchard, Ukiah, CA who can make contri- 707-467-5900, TDD butions in a cultural For More Information Call 707-462-5400 1-800-735-2929; and ethnically diverse EOE, App. dead- environment. line: Open till filled. Tell Your Friends!! OPEN HOUSE, Sun., Feb. 18, 1:00pm- 3:00pm Real Estate-Licensed Force one is seeking 8601 Uva Drive - Redwood Valley or not. We’re hiring 18-24 girls & guys to Directions: West Road to Uva Drive. now. Offices in your participate in nation- area. Will pay for wide youth incentive your license & train- program. Earn $400- ing 800-400-5391 x $800/wk. while travel- Searching for something big? 958 ing to California, Col- WINDOW WHSE/ orado, Alaska & Ha- DELIVERY waii! Win trips, cash Vacaville. Lt. assem- awards, jewelry and other awesome priz- Offered By: Joan Dooley IT'S IN THE CLASSIFIEDS–468-3500 bly/ service/ delivery Beautiful immaculate home in Redwood Valley, spacious home with a throughout CA. Drug es. Don’t waste time, great floor plan. 3 Bd, 2 ba., living and family rooms, basement and positions going fast! formal dining room. Landscaped front and rear yards, pool, spa and Screen/ Physical. 1000 sq. ft. of decking. $509,000 Clean driving record Call 1-800-701-1442 Jess @ www.forceone Selzer Realty • 467-3659 707-888-3495 team.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 -B-9

HELP HELP APARTMENTS HOMES WANTED TO MISC. PETS & GARAGE 4X4'S CARS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 300 UNFURNISHED 330 FOR RENT 380 SHARE RENT 480 FOR SALE 500 SUPPLIES 590 SALES 650 FOR SALE 680 FOR SALE SERVICE PARK PLACE 1 bd sunny cottage, QUIET ROOMMATE FREE PAINT 3 yr. old Schnauzer. FREE GARAGE CHEV. ‘90 Z-271 SB, Chrysler Labaren ‘82 COORDINATOR 1 bd. $750-$775 Boonville. Sml, clean, WANTED,C/S, Recycled latex, 5 gal. Male. Papered. SALE SIGNS. AT. new fact. eng., Needs TLC $500. (Case mgr) 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. propane. $750. No $475 + Dep req. buckets, white, tan, Free. Realty World Selzer strtr, wtr pump, bat., Good project car. FT- Lakeport, CA. WAREHOUSE Pool/garg. 462-5009 dogs. 895-3938 468-9332, 490-7157 brown, gray. Tues- Call 467-3969 Realty. 350 E. Gobbi alt. $5000. 462-2120 621-4410 Children caseload. SUPERINTENDENT days only, 8am to 3bd1ba. Lrg. liv. rm. Room in Lg house Curly Lab Puppies Huge Moving Sale Chevy Tahoe, 99’ requires M/A in hu- Mendocino Forest Private 1 bd new 2pm, 298 Plant Rd., Honda Accord 2003 & kit. New flrs, paint. $450/mo. + $450 Blk & Chclt. M&F. Sat-Sun Feb. 17/18 PRICE REDUCED man services or relat- Products Co., LLC, kitch. Balcany, W/D Ukiah (behind animal V-Tech/AEM Intake- Nr. Nokomis schl. dep. utilities included. AKC Standard. Poo- 9am-4pm. tools, TO $9499, $2500 ed field & yr. related in Ukiah/Calpella. $750/mo. Call Selzer shelter). Exhaust- Sound $1300/mo. 462-2120 707-718-2110 dle & Lab stud srvce. crafts, collectables, below KBB 485-5317 exp. or a B/A & 2 yrs. Position to manage 468-0411 System- Tinted Win- Hot Tub ‘07 Deluxe 485-5041/272-7138 & much more. 3851 relevant exp. working all warehouse ops. 3bd2ba W/side. MOBILES FOR dows- Sunroof/ Model. Many jets. E/S Calpella Rd. Uk. VANS w/persons w/dev. dis- incl.:receiving,ware- Spacious 2bd. Pool. Cent. HT&AC. Big RENT Power everything 390 Therapy seat. 660 FOR SALE abilities or RN lic. & 3 housing, shipping, H20, trash pd. $750. yard, gar, no pets. REC VEH asking 14,000 JOE Clean, single wide Warranty. Never Chev Astro 2001 yrs relevant exp. Sal- hire/train employ- Also 1bd. $650. Ht. $1650+ dep. 391-8099 CAMPING 621-2808 trailer, sr. park, 55+, used. Can deliver. 610 Van, 79,000 miles, ary range - $2749 to ees, provide work AC Pd. N/P. 462-6075 For Lease, 2bdrm w/yard. $750/mo. Worth $5700. Sell Terry Camp Trailer good condition, Honda Accord 93’ $3868/month. + exc. direction, perf. ap- 1bth, close to shop- 391-4786/462-4606 $1750 with new 22’ Exc. cond. Like $6,200. 463-1998 2dr, 200k mi., runs bene. closes 2/20-07. praisals & resolve Two 1 bdrm. apts. ping, No S/P, no sec. WANTED cover. 707-766-8622 Doberman Puppies new. $5,000. Firm. great, $3000 obo Send resume & letter issues. Degree pre- $600/mo. + util. + 8. 462-8184 after 4 TRUCKS AKC, parents on site. Mike 743-1371 485-8470 of interest to HR- ferred + 7 years re- $700 sec. dep. N/S. 450 TO BUY Reflections Vol. II 670 FOR SALE Blk & Tan. $850. RCRC. 1116 airport lated exp./ training. N/D. N/P. 462-4088 Hopland 2bd hs, gar., Cash for junk cars Ukiah Daily Chevy Pick up ‘64 Born 12/8. 669-0135 Honda Civic EX ‘99 Park Blvd., Ukiah, CA Fax resume & sal. yd, by vineyds, clean Call for details. Journal has 24 TEARDROP 283 V8 St. trans. 160k Pwr windows, 95482 or e-mial HR@ history to: & bright, no pets, Se habla Espanol. books left. The For Sale TRAILER Compound low gear. $1200 925-283-5577 locks, sun rf. CD, AC, redwoodcoastrc.org 707-485-6873, or 546-7553 cost is $9.95 each. Beautiful 1 yr old New tires, clean, $800. 459-2237 All maint. records. or fax to 462-4280. email recruiter@ NEW! 3 BDRM, open Call 468-3500 male Ring-neck para- gently used. FORD PU. ‘66 $5500. BO 391-3039 “EOE-M/F” mendoco.com, or floor plan, carport, 590 S. School St. keet I am a loving $2000 firm. call 707-485-6742 460 APPLIANCES bird and talk, but I do $1200 SERVICE STATION UKIAH R.V. No S/Sect 8 468-7403 Mazda RX8 05’ for an application. USED not cuss. 2x3x5 cage 489-0201 Attendant-PT 140 Zinfandel $1350+dep 462-1595 Sick of your cable Sprt Pkg, rear www.mfp.com. APPLIANCES free. $600 PU application at: 1bd1ba. $660 W. Side 2bdrm 1bth bill? spoiler, AC-PS-PD- EOE/ADA & FURNITURE. 621-0088 MOTOR- CARS 8551 East Rd. R.V. Hud OK. quiet creek-side, Call us, We Have PW AM/FM CD, tilt, Guaranteed. 485-1216 CYCLES FOR SALE gar./lndry rm, walk to The Answer!! PASTURE & 620 680 cruise, pearl white THURSTON CENTURY 21 MISC. Free to you!! blk int. 7100 miles SERVICES park 895-9529 530 FEED SUPPLY Acura TL, 04’ 3,2. AUTO PLAZA OFFERED Les Ryan Realty FOR SALE (530) 822-0929 HONDA 750 $22,500. 489- 200 WANTED 480 Local 3 wire baled Cashier/Receptionist Property Management SPA ‘07 30 jets. SHADOW ‘06 40 k mi, lthr, loaded 8530/1730 Experienced TO RENT 48” Sony TV, Lrg. OAT HAY for sale. needed in business 468-0463 370 couch, dbl. bed. $500 Therapy seat. Never jaunanand@hotmail. landscaper, monthly 707-953-1769 Custom paint, low mi. Saturn SL2 Sedan office. Please apply COUPLE /obo for all. Will sell used. Warr.Can del. com $10200. 818- services, dump runs. 953-5428 $5500. 462-4324 67k mi., clean, runs on line at thurston SEEKING individually. 485-7444 $2850 468-4300 Good ref’s. 468-9159 842-1990 great, automatic autoplaza.com CHEAP RENTAL 320 DUPLEXES Arrow Brand Wood We buy used motor- 489-2741 TRUE TO LIFE Maria’s Cleaning IN EXCHANGE SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Pontiac 1997 Lrg. newer 2 bd. Stove Approved for cycles & ATVS CHILDREN’S Residential-Commer- FOR ANIMAL Sunfire, good condi- 2ba. w/cent. ac/ht. mobile homes. $300. Paid for or not. Call Scion TC. 2005 SERVICES cial Daily-Weekly/ OR LAND CARE. The Ukiah tion, $2,500. Yard, lndry fac. $925. 263-1622 32k mi. Excellent seeks 2 additional HAVE 1 DOG. David at Motosports Bi-Weekly Exc. ref. Ernie Fine Agt. 463-1998 Condition. $14,900. homes for Shelter (707) 291-6599 707-621-2097 DAILY JOURNAL 462-8653 Care program 467-3645 707-468-3500 (707)937-2583 Applicants need to FINANCIAL have at least 1 spare SERVICES bdrm to house a child 205 for up to 30 days. Refinance Today Real Estate Services Guaranteed monthly Payoff Chpt 13/ allotment. Generous Consolidate Debts increase upon place- Low Credit Scores Shopping for a Home Loan? ment. Income tax-ex- OK For All empt. Exp. with chil- 800-562-0675 dren req. Parents will Get pre-approval First. receive training, + So- BUSINESS Your Title cial Worker, in-home 210 OPPORT. support & respite. Need 1 or 2-parent Absolute All Cash homes, with 1 parent Candy Route. and Escrow home full time. Home Do you earn with no more than 1 4900/day? 60 vend biological child con- machines. $10,995. Needs sidered. Call 1-800-779-0025 Retirees invited to Redwood Empire Title Company apply. Contact TLC BUSINESS 707-463-1100 250 RENTALS (707) 462-8666 • Toll Free 800-464-8485 Lic#236800809 Daulton Carmen Douglas 1600sf warehouse Abernathy Biancalana Klyse 376 East Gobbi Street • Ukiah, CA 95482 Plus 400 sf storage Loan Consultant Sales Associate Loan Consultant 45061 Little Lake Rd. • Mendocino, CA 95460 over office. 12’ dr. 220V.$550mo. +sec FREE Appraisal* (707) 937-5855 No auto. 462-8273

Banquet Hall & UTILITY Kitchen Ukiah Senior Sales... EZInHouse Center 499 Leslie St. WORKERII Ukiah and Home Loans... City of 462-4343 Healdsburg. Purchases, COMMERCIAL Mendocino Salary; RESIDENTIAL & Refi’s, 2nd’s & Les Ryan Realty $3848-$4695/mo., County... OFFICE SPACE plus excellent Manufactured Se Habla Español AVAILABLE Homes, benefit package. Marianne For recorded Listings, Income on foundation Performs a wide Call 462-1840 Ext. 195 Maldonado variety of semi-skil- & Land DRE#01087966 (707) 462-3332 led and skilled GARDEN Office Manager maintenance duties OFFICE PARK Upon closed transaction with Daulton or Douglas. Property Management in the installation, Spaces from 445sqft Wally Johnson, Broker *Value of appraisal up to $400.00 495-C East Perkins Street construction repair, To 726sqft. & up Certain restrictions and conditions apply. Programs subject to change. Borrower maintenance of city SPRING RENT pre-approval: Borrower pre-approval subject to acceptable property/appraisal. Ukiah, California 95482 utilities and system (707) 485-8700 or 800 BUY UKIAH Application must be received by 2/28/07. Discount may not be used in SPECIAL conjunction with any other offer. We have loan offices and accept Business (707) 468-0463 operations, includ- .90/sq.ft. 1st yr. REALTOR w/17 years Real Estate Experience! applications in: Washington Mutual Bank - many states: Washington Fax (707) 468-7968 ing the skilled oper- Mutual Bank, doing business as Washington Mutual Bank, FA-many www.wallyjohnson.com states; and Washington Mutual fsb- ID, MT, UT. Each office is independently owned and operated. ation of power-drive DOWNTOWN equipment. Re- 2nd FLOOR quires education equivalent to com- DANCE STUDIO MORTGAGE SERVICES pletion of the 3500 sq. ft. twelfth grade and two years experi- LEE KRAEMER MORTGAGE ence in utility con- Real Estate Broker Les Ryan Realty struction or utility 468-8951 maintenance work, BUD THOMPSON, E Introduces preferably including APARTMENTS REALTOR Alice De Geyter Deborah Lichau Lettisia Peterson 300 UNFURNISHED the operation of 707-468-0423 Office Z Aubrey Bartlett construction equip- 1 br $625. + dep. 707-489-6936 Cell Purchase & Refinance ment. State of Cali- N/P N/sec.8 Clean, Quick Qualifying/Approvals Senior Loan Officer fornia Class B Driv- Nice Location. “SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY” er’s license is re- To view 472-0322 L Construction/Lot Loans quired. A California Access to Great Rates/Fast Service Great Rates, Great Products, 3 bdrm 1.5 bth Buy or sell a home through me and I will Department of o VA & CAL-Vet Loans Health Services Ukiah Townhouse, Donate “5%” of my net commission to: Professional Service. Grade 2 Water Dis- FP W/D hu gar, yard, 413 Talmage Road • Ukiah, California tribution Operator li- $1100/mo 433-6688 a 1252 Airport Park Blvd. Ste D-3 Ukiah, CA 95482 Applications online: www.ezloanow.com E-mail: [email protected] cense is required Apartments for rent 707-462-7615 • 800-963-5002 Se Habla Español Any Charity of Your Choice. Now CA Dept. of Real Estate #01041417 707-462-4300 ext. 14 and Cell: 707.303.6886 within 1 year of em- Calpella $700. ployment. No pets. Credit reprt/ Deadline to apply: score req. 485-0841 Friday, March 2, 2007, 5:00 PM. By High School - 2 Chamise Cubbison Request Application story townhouse. 2bd materials: 1.5 ba. Lndry fac. Dbl with the Classifieds. ® City of car gar. Sml. yd. No Real Estate Broker/Realtor Healdsburg MOVE pets. $940mo.+dep. Personnel Office, Professional, Free Email 401 Grove Street, Ernie Fine Agt. Healdsburg, CA 467-3645 Independent, Alerts for New 95448 707-431-3322. EOE/AA/ADA. LEE KRAEMER Local, Listings and PROPERTY MGMT Hometown Price Changes Spacious 1bd1ba. $750. into winter Service Where Free Evaluation FIND POOL, LAUNDRY, You are #1 Of Your Property WHAT YOU CARPORTS No Section 8. 707-489-5082 • [email protected] NEED IN 463-2134 THE 510 South School Street, Suite E, C NEW 1BDRM Ukiah, CA 95482 BUNGALOW w/d, L cent. heat & air, incl. A w/g, $800mo. 462-2611 S NEWER Clean out your S 2 BEDROOM. IFIEDS! DW\Garage+pool 44 LLinesines home and clean $850 mo. 463-2325

WALNUT VILLAGE APARTMENTS up with extra cash Affordable Apartments for Seniors xx 44 DDaysays when you advertise Age 62+ or mobility impaired. 1240 N. Pine Street across from Vinewood Park your garage sale Spacious 1-2 Bedroom Apartments $$ 0099 Available to income Qualified Seniors 1188 Featuring: • Energy-Saving Appliances • Community Room • Social Activities Coordinator • Beautiful landscape Goverment subsidized – for applicants with qualified low, very low and extremely low income limits. 468-3500 Please call www.ukiahdailyjournal.com (707) 468-9672 B-10- SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

MOBILES 720 FOR SALE 3bd2ba Mfg. 1450sf. Meadow Oaks. Open flr plan, hot tub. On the Featured Properties $179K. Ukiah 485-6106 Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property 770 REAL ESTATE trail 1108 West Church, Ukiah 3091 Redemeyer Road 5850 Eastside Calpella Road 1Have equity in your Directions: North State Street to Pomo Lane to First Avenue Rural Setting Minutes To Town Directions: Dora to Mendocino to Gardens to Hillcrest Ave property? Income Directions: North State Street to Pomo Lane to First Avenue or credit problems? Unusual property of great Interest rates as low as 1% Need cash out? Can do! RATES STILL LOW! Call Larry Wright Offered By: John Bogner deals? This 6.5 acre property has beautiful redwood trees, Russian River GOLDEN BEAR Comfortable ranch style home on 1/3 acre. Features include frontage and unlimited potential! Main home features 3 bedrooms & MORTGAGE 2 baths with a wonderful open floor plan and separate bonus room 2 fireplaces, 3bed/2 bath plus 1 unfinished, laundry rm, fam- 707-239-8080 (could be office, solarium or mudroom). Many efficiency upgrades, ily rm, detached recreation rm, dbl garage, cntrl ht/air, RV including monitor heating, dual-pane windows & kerosene on- 4 bdrm 2 bth. Com- Hosted By: Carmen Saye parking all in an area of more expensive homes. Price to demand hot water. Spacious detached garage. Several outbuild- plete remod. Gas Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath with attached garage located sell at $419,900. ings. Rental is 2 bedrooms/2baths with cozy fireplace, wraparound on the desirable Westside. $389,000 decks & raised garden beds. Planted approx. 2 acre vineyard and f/place. Must see in- open meadow for possible horse area. $730,000 side! $399,000. By owner 367-2616 621-3434 Selzer Realty • 462- PEAR Best Buy! 1500sqft 4bdrm., renovated. Fenced yd. $359,000 Blandford RE 391-7612 Nice & Clean Oak Manor Home-Ukiah 3bd.2ba. 2 car. gar. $369K 272-1769 Find everything PRIVATE 3Ac w/3Br 2 Story Rdwd Vly $715K you’re looking for in Orchard Garden Views Deck Agt 485-7840 the classifieds. WE BUY HOUSES !!! Call us today @ (707) 462-9000 or visit us @ norcalbuyshouses.com

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SELZER REALTY 350 E. Gobbi St. Ukiah 468-0411 PRESS RELEASE: APARTMENTS THE LOYAL ORDER OF THE RACCOON RECENTLY HELD THEIR ANNUAL INSULATION OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2007 8501 Uva Dr. - Roomy 1 bd., 1 ba. downstairs apt nestled LODGE YEAR. PRESIDING OVER TillS YEAR’S LODGE WILL BE GRANDE DIRECTORATE MIKE “G” ROGERS; IMMORTAL in a small Redwood Valley complex. $600/mo. 806 Grove Ave. - Recently renovated 1 bd., 1 ba. CRETIN BRUCE (FHM) POMA; SARGENT WITH ARMS SCOTT “ITCHY” POMA; MINIONS CARVET “IQ” WILES AND apartment located near the park and golf course. MIKE “DL” SPENCER; LOWL Y MINION GREG “WBH” SAGER AND PICTURED BUT NOT PRESENT PERIPHERAL $600/mo. NEMATODE: JEFF “HEADLEY” TROUETTE 505-531 Capps Ln. - Sierra Sunset Apts. features 2 bd. units w/ pool & laundry facilities, lovely common areas, NOT PICTURED: CRETIN IN ABSTENSIA ERNIE “BOMBO” DICKENS; NEMATODES: FRANK “WB” PORZIO, MARK “CL” carports & more. ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!!! PARDINI, AND CULINARY MINION ROBIN PAUL; DAVE “SKID STEER” MORRIS OF THE FORTUNA LODGE, LOUISE 1960 S. Dora St. - Spacious 2 bd., 1 ba apartment BASSETT POGUE MAHONE LODGE NORTH HAMPTON ENGLAND AND UNADORNED CRETIN BAREL Y WOOD. conveniently located near conveniences and school, with on-site laundry facilities and carport parking. ALSO NOT PRESENT JOHN TAYLOR BLACKBALLED FOR LIFE. $725-740/mo. THE MEETING WAS PRECEDED BY A MEMORIAL CEREMONY HONORING FOUNDING MEMBERS MIKE KELL Y G.D 516 S. School St. - Spacious 1 bd., 1 ba. upstairs flat located in a vintage building complex within walking EMERITUS AND RICK (L.H.M.) WILDBERGER HONORARY G.D. WHOSE HUMOR PATIENCE AND UNDERL YING distance to downtown for residential or commercial use. $750/mo. COMPASSION ARE BEACONS TO US ALL. AFTER THE INSULATION THE MEMBERS ADJOURNED TO THE BLUEBIRD CONDOS CAFE FOR A MAJOR REPAST. 280 San Jacinta Dr. - 2 bd., 1.5 ba. condo located in a Note: anyone interested in forming a subterranean lodge please send information to GD M. ROGERS care of 198 south school park-like hillside setting; adult-only community w/pool & laundry facilities, carport and more. $1000/mo. Ukiah ca. 95482 905 Waugh Ln. - Luxury 3 bd., 3 ba. condo fully equipped with all amenities, plus garage and small yard. $1200/mo. HOUSES 1420 Knob Hill Rd. - Cozy 1 bd., 1 ba. cabin w/carport and small yard, nestled in a wooded setting in Rogina Heights. $625/mo. When you use the Classifieds 648 S. Orchard St. - 2 bd., 1 ba. house w/carport and yard centrally located near many conveniences. $750/mo. to find a job, you will be 316 Tedford Ave. - Cozy 2 bd., 1.5 ba. townhouse w/patio and garage in a lovely park-like setting at the base of the Western hills. $825/mo. going up, the corporate 6160 Eastside Calpella Rd. - 3 bd., 2 ba. modular home with river frontage located in the Calpella area. $1000/mo. ladder, that is. In the 511 Della Ave. - 3 bd., 2 ba. home in Willits; fenced yard w/mature landscaping. $1100/mo. Classifieds, you will find lots of 26790 N. Hwy 101 - Unique 2 bd., 1.5 ba flat located within five miles north of Willits, All utilities included. jobs and just maybe one of $1200/mo. 1506 S. Dora St. - Cozy 3 bd., 1 ba. home conveniently them will take you right up located to schools and shopping w/large backyard. $1200/mo. the corporate ladder of 550 Vichy Hills Dr. - 2+ bd., 2 ba. Rogina Heights house w/spectacular views of the Ukiah valley. $1500/mo. success. 150 Foothill Court - Completely renovated 3 bd., 2 ba. ranch-style home located in a quiet culdesac on the Westside. $1600/mo. 515 Kennwood Dr. - Luxury 4 bd., 2.5 ba. house located in the Creekbridge Subdivision close to Lake Mendocino. $1700/mo. COMMERCIAL 725 S. Dora St. #A - 735 sq. ft. office space w/utilities included. $675/mo. WE HAVE MANY RENTALS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL & STORAGE UNITS! 590 S. School St., Ukiah FOR MORE INFO. CALL 468-0411 Find us on the web: 468-3500 www.realtyworldselzer.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007 -B-11 SSERVICEERVICE DDIRECTORYIRECTORY SKIN CARE CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN Natural Radiance Sangiacomo Escobar Services All types of home repair, Skin Care Landscape remodeling, construction, • Waxing • Facials Lic. #367676 window & door repair, Bridal & Evening Event Make-Ups carpentry & tile • Back Treatments • Consult • Design Can fix almost anything. Fruit Enzyme & Glycolic • Install J.C. Enterprises Serving Ukiah, Skin Peels Foundation to finish Lic. #871755 Redwood Valley, Santa Rosa & San Francisco Exclusive Line Calpella & Trained Esthetician. Homes • Additions of Bobcat track loaders Willits. 301 N. School St., Ukiah • Kitchens • Decks 468-0853 Work @ Toppers Salon Established in 1970 Lic. #580504 Custom Homes Guaranteed 463-2250 Office (707) 468-0747 Cell (707) 391-7676 Ask for Laselle 707.485.8954 Remodeling (707) 485-0810 All natural Aveda Products Skin Care for Treatment Relaxation! 707.367.4040 cell Additions Non-licensed contractor TREE TRIMMING CONSTRUCTION GUTTERS MASSAGE HOME REPAIR KNIGHT Medicine CalMend FRANCISCO’S CONSTRUCTION Energy Home Repair Prepainted Massage • Electrical Tree & Garden Seamless Gutters Ceiling fans, wall outlets, wall 27 Colors to Choose From Mr. Terry Kulbeck heaters (gas & electric), Backhoe Work 564 S. Dora St., Ukiah Dryer hookups Fascia Ogee Curved Carpentry Service Foundations Gutter Gutter Face Occupational Science Degree • Cement Work Gutter Holistic Health Practitioner Doors, windows, fine finish trim National Certified (ABMP) Yard Work Lot Clearing 5 1/2” 4” 5 1/2” • and more Massage Therapist Kitchen & Bath Aluminum • Copper • Steel • Satisfaction Guaranteed 1 hr. - $40 Dump Runs Remodels Limited Lifetime Warranty** 1 and a half hour - $60 Irv Manasse Tree Trimming FREE An Ounce of Prevention All Local Numbers Insured ESTIMATES is Worth a Pound of Cure 707-313-5811 office Lic. #660127 Family Owned for 41 Years Many Bodywork Options 707-456-9055 home 707-467-1819 462-2468 Treat yourself Today 707-337-8622 cell Lic. # 292494 467-3901 707-272-7337 cell Insured Bonded **To original owner. 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SOLID SURFACE & Lite Industrial Large “We meet all Commercial-Residential-Industrial Selection Of your upholstery Call for LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS Fabric needs.” Specializing in appointment “No Job Too Small! In Stock. • Metal Roofing & Siding 2485 N. State St. • Ukiah Give Us A Call!” • Comp. & Tile Roofs 485-7829 License #OPR9138 468-5883 • Flat Roofs Bill & Craig FREE ESTIMATES 707.467.3969 707-481-8186 275 Cherry St. • Unit A • Ukiah Free Estimates CL 856023 NEXT TO UPS NOTICE TO READERS We publish advertisements from com- panies and individuals who have been licensed by the State of California and from unlicensed companies and Sell It Fast with Ukiah individuals. All licensed contractors are required by State Law to list their license number in advertisements offering their services. The law also states contractors performing work of improvements totaling $500 or more must be licensed Daily Journal Classifieds by the State of California. 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MSRP Starts At MSRP Starts At MSRP Starts At $14,610 $16,980 $13,360 All New Scions are Pure Priced and come standard with: Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Windows, CD Player, Power Door Locks, Tilt Steering, Anti Lock Brakes, and more. moving forward New 2007 Camry CE New 2006 Tundra Double Cab SR5 V-8

5 spd auto MSRP...... $29,852 5 spd auto $2,500 Factory Rebate...... $2,500 Thurston Discount ... $2,353 #612610 Rebate or

#553201 33mpg/hwy % $ Sales Price 19,999 *For 60 Net Price$24,999 Months New 2006 Solara SE V-6 On Approval New 2007 Prius 5 spd auto Of Credit 1.9 #610293 On All

#100318 New 2006 MSRP...... $23,265 Thurston Discount ... $2,266 60mpg/city Tundra’s $2,299 due @ lease signing. Includes 0 security deposit plus tax, on approval of credit through TFS 29mpg/hwy for Tier I+, I and II customers. 36 month closed end lease. Lessee responsible at lease end for 1.9% for 60 months is on approval of credit through TFS for Tier I+, I and II mileage over 12,000 miles per year, 15¢ per mile. Residual $12,990. customers. See dealer for details. Special financing through TFS is not $ compatible with factory rebates and cannot be combined. Sale ends 2/18/07. $ Per Net Price 20,999 Lease for 299 Month

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#182126 % 30mpg/hwy #677313 *For 60 MSRP...... $39,200 MSRP...... $19,915 Factory Rebate...... $5,000 Months Factory Rebate...... $1,500 Thurston Discount ...... $4,000 On Approval $ $ Net Savings 9,000 Of Credit Net Price 18,415 New 2005 Impala 0.0 New 2006 Suburban 4x4 LTZ On All New 2006/2007 30mpg/hwy Silverado Classic’s, #166846 Impala’s, HHR’s and

#241208 Malibu’s MSRP...... $56,840 Factory Rebate...... $6,000 *0.0% for 60 months is on approval of credit through GMAC Thurston Discount...... $7,000 on new 2006 Silverado Classic’s, Impala’s, HHR’s and Malibu’s. $ Special financing and rebates cannot be combined. $ Sale Price 21,991 Call dealer for details. Sale ends 2/18/07. Net Savings 13,000 USED CAR CLEARANCE ZONE

05 Nissan 2003 Toyota 2006 Chevrolet 2004 2006 Dodge 2004 Dodge 2002 Cadillac 2006 Buick 2006 Chevrolet 2004 VW Beetle 2004 Chevrolet 2006 GMC Murano AWD Tundra Silverado Corvette Ram 2500 Neon Escalade 4x4 LaCrosse Cobalt Convertible Silverado Yukon #400607 #391075 #198595 #100741 #175164 #567673 #283483 #141550 #611555 #342279 #112044 #105595 $21,992 $22,693 $25,995 $39,993 $35,591 $8,988 $30,993 $16,999 $12,992 $23,873 $18,843 $29,999 2005 Chevy 2003 2005 Saturn 2006 Ford 2006 Mazda 2004 Hyundai 2005 Hyundai 2005 Toyota 2006 Dodge Ram 2006 Ford 2006 2005 Aveo Acura TL Relay Taurus 6s Santa Fe XG350L Camry Quad Cab 4x4 Expedition Ford 500 Pontiac G6 #179405 #321580 #033786 #234794 #126263 #M22540 #643269 #405392 #005179 #101972 #A10992 #102796 $8,963 $19,999 $17,997 $12,992 $17,997 $15,995 $15,995 $17,394 $23,993 $25,995 $17,997 $14,994

All vehicles subject to prior sale. All prices plus government fees and taxes 2800 North State St. • Ukiah www.thurstonautoplaza.com any finance charges and any dealer document preparation charge of $45, and any emissions testing charge and CA tire fee. Sale ends 2/18/07. 1-866-2-THURSTON (707) 462-8817

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