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7 58551 69301 0 WEDNESDAY Jan. 17, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 14 pages, Volume 148 Number 283 email: [email protected] Bomb SPACE IN NEED OF MORE SPACE Head threat empties Start FB court union By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal FORT BRAGG -- The Ten Mile Courthouse in Fort OK’d Bragg was evacuated Tuesday afternoon, after a man walked Nearly 80 percent in with an item that may have of affected workers been a bomb. Mendocino County Sher- vote in favor of iff’s Lt. D.J. Miller said that SEIU representation shortly after noon Tuesday, John Marcus Palacios, 38, The Daily Journal hometown not released, After more than six entered the Ten Mile Court- months, Head Start workers house wearing military in Mendocino and Lake coun- fatigues and carrying a .30 ties have finalized their deci- caliber ammunition box sion to unionize. which had a CD attached to it Votes in the union repre- with a magnet. sentation election were count- Miller said Palacios ed Jan. 12, with nearly 80 per- approached the clerk at the cent cast in favor of union membership with Service courthouse and identified Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal himself as a “chemical clerk.” Employees International Paulette Arnold, co-director of SPACE, points out planned renovations as she talks with Mary Ann Union Local 707, which “He also identified himself Villwock, chairwoman of the board, at the future theater on West Perkins Street. SPACE has received as a priest and a doctor,” approval from the Ukiah Planning Commission to build onto the already proposed expansion area that will house a stage area and greenroom. See UNION, Page 14 See BOMB, Page 14 2 semis Planners approve expansion FOLLOW-UP By KATIE MINTZ Victim of The Daily Journal collide When the historic, mission-style The Daily Journal former church at 508 W. Perkins St. shooting Two empty semi-trucks wound up in the hands of Near & with trailers collided on Arnold’s School of Performing Arts identified Highway 101 south of & Cultural Education in 1999, co- Confusion Hill at 10:35 a.m. directors Paulette Arnold and Laurel Monday, spilling diesel onto Near of the then 4-year-old, non-prof- as RV man the roadway but causing no it organization were ecstatic. By BEN BROWN injuries. “It was amazing, exhilarating, just The Daily Journal Robert Garner, 45, of breathtaking, really, because we all The Mendocino County Willits, was southbound in a felt really strongly about saving this Sheriff’s Office has identified 2001 Peterbilt and was dri- building,” Arnold said of the former Corey Coleman Gray, 44, of ving at a speed unsafe for the Saint Mary of the Angels Catholic Redwood Valley, as the vic- icy conditions, according to Church built in 1923, that after public tim in Sunday night’s homi- reports from the California outcry and a generous anonymous cide on the Cahto Reservation Highway Patrol. donation, avoided demolition. near Laytonville. Garner lost control of his The organization immediately Sheriff’s Lt. D.J. Miller vehicle, which slid into the went to work, preparing plans to con- said Gray’s body was found northbound lane, where it col- vert the building to a 200-seat perfor- by sheriff’s deputies at 11:30 lided with a 1995 Freightliner Looking down from the raised balcony to where a 200-seat per- mance hall, adding a lobby and formance auditorium and stage will be built during the next phase p.m. Sunday in the driveway driven by Fredy Mendoza, 26, restrooms, a greenroom, office space of a home owned by 37-year- of Bakersfield, and came to of expansion at the SPACE theater, which formerly was home to St. Mary of the Angels Catholic church. old Laytonville resident rest in the northbound lane. See SPACE, Page 14 Leonard Britt Campbell at

See SEMIS, Page 14 See SHOOTING, Page 14 Suit filed against residential care operator UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL HOLIDAY Parent company of Mountain Chatelle said: “No. In fact, I would refer you FOOD BANK FUND DRIVE The lawsuit alleges Sunwest forces its facilities to the recent surveys from Mountain View. View Assisted Living in Ukiah to operate under a budget that increases Last summer they had their annual survey and The Daily Journal they were absolutely deficiency free, which is A class action lawsuit against residential business profits by charging for services not almost unheard of.” Donors give elder care operator Sunwest Management, There are currently 45 residents at was recently filed in Orange County Superior provided, such as adequately staffing facilities. Mountain View and 33 employees, Chatelle Court on behalf of all California citizens who said. resided in -- or are residing in -- a California Does Mountain View charge for services $86,507.59 Sunwest facility from Jan. 15, 2003 through ‘We deeply regret the filing of this frivolous that are not provided? January of this year. lawsuit; and adamantly disagree with its content. “No we don’t,” she said. The Daily Journal The complaint against Sunwest Sunwest in a media statement said: “We The latest donations to the UDJ Holiday Management, Inc. -- the parent company of ... We are confident that the true facts of the deeply regret the filing of this frivolous law- Food Bank Fund Drive include: $1,000, more than a dozen residential elder care facil- situation will come to light.’ suit; and adamantly disagree with its content. Anonymous; $509.41; Dragon’s Lair ities in California, including Mountain View Our company is proud of our long-standing patrons; $150, The Fullers; $100, William Assisted Living in Ukiah -- alleges that SUNWEST MEDIA STATEMENT history of service in the communities in Radtkey & Mary Jane Sheppard; $100, Sunwest, its directors and the approximately which we are privileged to operate. We look Eileen Mitro; $100, James Crelan & Roberta 16 residential elder care facilities in the state porate strategy, policy and practice is to max- forward to addressing the issues in the lawsuit Valdez; $100, David & Micki Colfax; $50; of California that it owns, operates or man- imize profit at the expense of the elderly and via the judicial process; and we are confident Dale Hartley; $50, Richard Guthrie; $50, ages, fail to comply with applicable laws and vulnerable people it claims to serve,” said that the true facts of the situation will come to Jim & Karen Wattenburger; $50, Julie Merz regulations governing the operation of resi- Long Beach plaintiff attorney Stephen Garcia light. Until then, because this matter now rep- & Leaf Farr; $50, Susan Janssen; $50, dential care facilities for the elderly, resulting of the Garcia Law Firm. “The claims this resents a pending legal issue, additional com- Chevalier Vineyard Management, Inc.; $50, in the defendants receiving multiple citations company makes on its Web site and in its pro- ment at this time would be inappropriate.” Barry & Deborah Sheppard; $25; Dorothy of deficiencies from the California motional materials are a far cry from the real- Garcia claims this is not Sunwest Breitweiser; $25, Patricia & Gerald Chaney; Department of Social Services. ity where facilities are understaffed and have Managements’ first problem in California. He $25, Jane & Gary Leonard; $25, Leon The lawsuit alleges Sunwest forces its a long history of citations for deficiencies,” he said the California Department of Social Springer; $20, Anonymous; totaling facilities to operate under a budget -- said. Services is currently suing to prevent the non- $2,549.41. The Fund Drive total now stands approved and directed by Sunwest and the Asked if she agreed with the allegations in profit assisted living operator’s top seven at $86,507.59, exceeding the $85,000 goal directors of the individual facilities -- that the lawsuit, Melody Chatelle, spokeswoman executives from operating elder care commu- for this year’s drive. increases business profits by charging for ser- for Sunwest Management on behalf of nities in California. Any final donations not yet reported will vices that are not provided, such as adequate- Mountain View on Tuesday said, “Absolutely For more information about the class be published as soon as the information is ly staffing the residential care facilities. not.” action suit, contact Stephen Garcia at (800) received from the Ukiah Community Center, “Basically, we believe that Sunwest’s cor- Asked if Mountain View is understaffed, 281-8515, or visit www.lawgarcia.com. 888 N. State St., Ukiah, 95482. 2 – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

POLICE REPORTS spouse at 2:52 p.m. Sunday. calling those responsible “a desperate group of terrorists and BOOKED -- Kevin Saddamists.” The following were George Jordan, 48, of Willits, The military said four U.S. soldiers with Task Force compiled from reports was booked into jail on suspi- The world briefly Lightning were killed Monday in the northwestern province prepared by the Ukiah cion of assault with a deadly of Ninevah, home to the city of Mosul, which has seen a Police Department. To weapon with force sufficient recent increase in violence. The deaths raised to at least 3,026 anonymously report to cause great bodily injury President Bush chides al-Maliki’s members of the U.S. military who have died since the Iraq war crime information, call and making terrorist threats at administration over the executions started in March 2003, according to an Associated Press 463-6205. 10:23 p.m. Sunday. count. ARREST -- Alexandra BOOKED -- Adam of Saddam and his aides Nicole Zotter, 19, of Ukiah, Sachary Poore, 24, of Arcata, WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush said Tuesday the Dismissed juror candidates in CIA was arrested on suspicion of was booked into jail on suspi- unruly execution of Saddam Hussein “looked like it was kind driving under the influence in cion of driving under the of a revenge killing,” making it harder to persuade a skeptical leak trial were openly opposed the 600 block of South State influence at 2 a.m. Monday. to the Bush administration BOOKED U.S. public that Iraq’s government will keep promises central Street at 10:37 p.m. Monday. -- Benjamin to Bush’s plan for a troop increase. Zotter was released after John Torango, 26, of Fort WASHINGTON (AP)— Two potential jurors who In his toughest assessment yet, Bush criticized the circum- expressed negative views of Bush administration officials being cited. Bragg, was booked into jail on stances of Saddam’s hanging last month, as well as Monday’s suspicion of false imprison- were dismissed on the opening day of the perjury trial of for- execution of two top aides, including Saddam’s half brother. mer White House aide “Scooter” Libby. The start of jury ment, battery, possession or “I was disappointed and felt like they fumbled the — par- SHERIFF’S REPORTS sale of a switchblade, damag- selection in the CIA leak case provided a potentially crucial ticularly the Saddam Hussein execution,” the president said in victory for I. Lewis Libby’s defense lawyers. They were ing a phone or powerline and an interview with PBS’ Jim Lehrer. The following were vandalism at 10:12 a.m. allowed to ask potential jurors in detail about their opinions of compiled from reports A cell phone video of Saddam’s Dec. 30 hanging showed the Bush administration, Vice President Dick Cheney, a group Monday. the deposed Iraqi leader being taunted as he stood on the gal- prepared by the Those arrested by law enforcement of high-profile reporters and whether the administration had Mendocino County officers are innocent until proven guilty. lows with a noose around his neck. An official video of the People reported as having been arrest- lied to push the country into war with Iraq. Sheriff’s Office: execution of Saddam’s half brother showed that the hang- The defense faces a key challenge in picking a jury for this ed may contact the Daily Journal once man’s noose decapitated him. Both hangings provoked out- BOOKED -- Robert their case has been concluded so the highly political case in a city where registered Democrats out- Charles Neilson, 62, of Ukiah, results can be reported. Those who feel rage around the world, but particularly among Saddam’s fel- number Republicans more than 9-to-1. Cheney is expected to was booked into jail on suspi- the information is in error should con- low Sunnis in Iraq. be a defense witness. cion of driving under the tact the appropriate agency. In the case Bush said he had expressed his displeasure about the way of those arrested on suspicion of dri- Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald objected repeatedly, influence at 3:15 a.m. ving under the influence of an intoxi- Saddam’s execution was handled to Iraqi Prime Minister but to no avail, that Libby’s lawyers were going beyond the Saturday. cant: all DUI cases reported by law Nouri al-Maliki. The president announced what he called a enforcement agencies are reported by more general opinion questions that U.S. District Judge BOOKED -- Jimmy Leroy new strategy for the war last week, with much of it hinging on Reggie Walton asked the entire jury pool when the proceed- the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes his trust in al-Maliki’s government to make radical changes. Dykes, 36, of Willits, was no exceptions. ings began Tuesday morning. Fitzgerald complained that booked into jail on suspicion defense attorneys Theodore Wells and William Jeffress were of causing corporal injury to a Sen. Barack Obama launches White turning jury selection into “an open-ended Rorschach (ink- spouse and preventing some- CORRECTIONS House bid, says last years imperiled U.S. blot) test into how you feel about the Bush administration, one from leaving by force at The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this Vice President Cheney” the Iraq war and various reporters. 7:37 p.m. Saturday. space to correct errors or make clarifications WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Barack Obama launched a “They’re trying the case” in jury selection, he argued. BOOKED -- Aaron to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- presidential campaign Tuesday that would make him the first Michael Standerfer, 22, of ary notices or birth announcements will black to occupy the White House, and immediately tried to result in reprinting the entire article. Errors Israeli army chief of staff Potter Valley, was booked into may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. turn his political inexperience into an asset with voters seeking jail on suspicion of driving change. The freshman Illinois senator — and top contender for resigns over Lebanon failures under the influence at 7:31 the Democratic nomination — said the past six years have left a.m. Sunday. JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli army commander Lt. Gen. LOTTERY NUMBERS the country in a precarious place and he promoted himself as Dan Halutz, under fire for failures in last summer’s war in BOOKED -- Jesse John the standard-bearer for a new kind of politics. Ozanian, 18, of Santa Rosa, DAILY 3: night: 7, 8, 5. Lebanon, has resigned, the Defense Ministry said early “Our leaders in Washington seem incapable of working Wednesday. Halutz has been under pressure to step down ever was booked into jail on suspi- afternoon: 4, 1, 4. together in a practical, commonsense way,” Obama said in a cion of driving under the FANTASY 5: 11, 15, 19, since the end of the 34-day war, which failed in its goals of video posted on his Web site. “Politics has become so bitter defeating the anti-Israel militant group Hezbollah and bring- influence and being a minor in 28, 32. and partisan, so gummed up by money and influence, that we possession of alcohol at 11:05 DAILY DERBY: 1st ing home two captured soldiers. Israeli launched a full-scale can’t tackle the big problems that demand solutions. And attack on Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas after they seized the a.m. Sunday. Place: 02, Lucky Star. that’s what we have to change first.” BOOKED -- Denesa Kay 2nd Place: 06, Whirl Win. two men and killed three other soldiers in a cross-border raid Obama filed paperwork forming a presidential exploratory July 12. Army Radio reported that Halutz sent his letter of res- Cleek, 34, of Willits, was 3rd Place: 05, California committee that allows him to raise money and put together a booked into jail on suspicion Classic. ignation to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, saying that he was campaign structure. He is expected to announce a full-fledged taking responsibility for the outcome of the war. of causing corporal injury to a Race time: 1:45.24. candidacy on Feb. 10 in Springfield, Ill., where he can tout his spouse at 2:22 p.m. Sunday. MEGA MILLIONS: 4-8- experience in the state legislature and tap into the legacy of BOOKED -- John Donald 15-33-52. hometown hero Abraham Lincoln. Mo. kidnapping defendant escaped Roddy, 43, of Gualala, was Meganumber: 10. Obama’s soft-spoken appeal on the stump, his unique back- suspicion for years, while police booked into jail on suspicion Jackpot: $16 million. ground, his opposition to the Iraq war and his fresh face set of causing corporal injury to a him apart in a competitive race that also is expected to include looked for the usual suspects front-runner Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York. ST. LOUIS (AP) — The man accused of kidnapping two Mother who threw 3 sons into SF Bay Missouri boys and keeping one of them for more than four convicted of second-degree murder Bombing at Baghdad university years escaped suspicion right up until the very end — largely kills 65; U.N. says 34,000 because he had no criminal record. Associated Press causing death. She was previ- In fact, Michael Devlin apparently had so little fear of SAN FRANCISCO — A ously acquitted of first-degree civilians killed in Iraq in 2006 being caught that he used to joke around with police at the mother who claimed she was murder. Lawyers plan to pre- pizza parlor where he worked, and even phoned officers when sacrificing her young sons for sent her insanity defense to a BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — An explosion outside a Baghdad university as students were heading home for the day killed at he had a dispute with a neighbor over a parking space, author- God by tossing them to their judge in a bid to spare her ities say. “As Claude Rains said (in ‘Casablanca’), you ‘round deaths in San Francisco Bay from the maximum sentence. least 65 people on Tuesday in the deadliest of several attacks on predominantly Shiite areas. The attacks — and the up the usual suspects’ and more often than not, you’re right,” was convicted Tuesday of sec- That phase of the trial was said Charles Bahn, a professor of psychology at the John Jay ond-degree murder. LaShuan scheduled to begin today. announcement of four U.S. military deaths — came on a day the United Nations said more than 34,000 Iraqi civilians died College of Criminal Justice in New York. “In this case, he Harris, 24, claimed she was Harris’ attorney said Harris wasn’t on the record as a usual suspect. Police did the best insane when she drowned the was schizophrenic and bor- last year in sectarian violence. Attacks in Baghdad — including the university explosion, they could but didn’t have a lead.” three boys on Oct. 19, 2005. derline mentally retarded, and Devlin, 41, was arrested last week after police searching for In a videotaped confession, that she was convinced she blasts at a marketplace for used motorcycles and a drive-by shooting — killed more than 100 people in a spasm of vio- a 13-year-old boy kidnapped on Jan. 8 went to Devlin’s apart- she described struggling with was sending her children to ment in suburban Kirkwood. Police found not only the 13- two of the youngsters as she heaven. “Mental illness is lence ahead of a promised drive by the Iraqi government and U.S. forces to secure the capital. On Monday, the Iraqi gov- year-old, but, to their utter surprise, 15-year-old Shawn stripped them and plunged complicated. The criminal Hornbeck, who vanished 4 1/2 years ago. them into the bay in an area justice system is not the forum ernment hanged two of Saddam Hussein’s henchmen in an where tourists stroll along the to treat the severely mentally execution that left many of the ousted leader’s fellow Sunni That Devlin escaped the scrutiny of friends, family and co- waterfront. Her youngest ill,” attorney Teresa Caffese Muslims seething after one of the accused, the ousted leader’s workers for so long has baffled many members of the com- child laughed, thinking it was said after Tuesday’s verdict. half brother, was decapitated on the gallows. munity and led investigators to ponder whether they did a game. Killed in the drown- Harris was placed in a psy- Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Tuesday’s violence enough — or relied too heavily on mistaken assumptions — ings were 6-year-old chiatric hospital six times was the work of those seeking revenge for the executions, in looking for Shawn. 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Meadows Coming to a computer near you: Here at the Daily Journal we are changing our look on the Web site, so check it out over the next week or so. The idea is to give us a cleaner, Netflix delivered on the Internet more horizontal look, more room for our open- ing photo and better navigation for you. By MICHAEL LIEDTKE World’s Fastest Indian” on the AP Business Writer instant viewing service. “I have The Willits Chamber of Commerce has LOS GATOS, Calif. -- Netflix always envisioned us heading in joined what is known as BALLE -- Business Inc. will start showing movies and this direction. In fact, I imagined Alliance of Local Living Economies. And it is TV episodes over the Internet this we already would be there by getting together with the Ukiah Chamber to see week, providing its subscribers now.” if Ukiah wants to join too. with more instant gratification as Besides preparing Netflix for BALLE basically expounds the idea that the DVD-by-mail service prepares the future, the instant viewing sys- locally owned business is good and corporately for a looming technology shift tem also gives the company a owned business is bad. It calls for local commu- threatening its survival. potential weapon in its battle with nities to support businesses with decentralized The Los Gatos-based company Blockbuster Inc. As part of an ownership, for shoppers to be willing to spend plans to unveil the new “Watch aggressive marketing campaign, more to support locally owned stores, for Now” feature Tuesday, but only a Blockbuster has been giving its investors to take less return on their dollar to small number of its more than 6 online subscribers the option of support the higher costs of locally owned busi- million subscribers will get imme- bypassing the mail and returning nesses and for those businesses of course to pay diate access to the service, which is DVDs to a store so they can obtain living wages and provide benefits to employees. being offered at no additional another movie more quickly. I understand the desire for supporting local charge. Since its 1999 debut, Netflix has business. And I understand the attraction of the Netflix expects to introduce the revolutionized movie-watching fantasy of a town full of small shops where instant viewing system to about habits by melding the convenience employees make lots of money, have benefits, 250,000 more subscribers each of the Web and mail delivery with can afford to own homes and raise children. But week through June to ensure its a flat-fee system that appealed to I would urge the Ukiah chamber and others to be computers can cope with the consumers weary of paying the careful about trying to choose between “good” increased demand. penalties imposed by Blockbuster and “bad” business in town. For instance, under After accepting a computer for late returns to its stores. BALLE in Willits, The Willits News, the local applet that takes less than a minute After first brushing off Netflix newspaper that has been publishing for 150 to install, subscribers will be able as a nettlesome novelty, years in that town, is no longer considered a to watch anywhere from six hours Blockbuster has spent the past few local newspaper by the Willits Chamber because to 48 hours of material per month years expanding a similar online it has a parent corporation. Never mind that the on an Internet streaming service will be initially available for online be watched on cell phones, TVs or rental service that provoked a legal local publisher and editor have full autonomy that is supposed to prevent piracy. delivery. video iPods, let alone computers spat over alleged patent infringe- about running the newspaper and its editorial The allotted viewing time will Netflix’s DVD library, by com- that run on Apple Inc.’s operating ment. policies and practices. In fact, I find it ironic that be tied to how much customers parison, spans more than 70,000 system. Netflix has been able to main- when you go to the BALLE Web site and click already pay for their DVD rentals. titles, one of the main reasons why Despite its limitations, the tain its leadership so far, building on the Willits membership, it proudly displays Under Netflix’s most popular the mail is expected to remain the online delivery system represents a so much momentum that the the Willits lifestyle magazine published annual- $17.99 monthly package, sub- preferred delivery option for most significant step for Netflix as it world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart ly by The Willits News. scribers will receive 18 hours of subscribers. tries to avoid obsolescence after the Stores Inc., abandoned its efforts to Of course, should BALLE membership come Internet viewing time. Another major drawback: the Internet becomes the preferred build an online DVD rental service to Ukiah, The Daily Journal would no longer be The company has budgeted instant viewing system only works method for piping movies into in 2005. considered a local business either. Neither would about $40 million this year to on personal computers and laptops homes. In the last three years, Netflix the McDonald’s restaurants owned by Mike expand its data centers and cover equipped with a high-speed “This is a big moment for us,” has signed up nearly 5 million Schutz, nor Safeway, nor Raley’s or Albertson’s the licensing fees for the roughly Internet connection and Microsoft Netflix Chief Executive Reed more subscribers to become or Long’s Drugstore or any of the many local 1,000 movies and TV shows that Corp.’s Windows operating sys- Hastings as he clicked a computer businesses that have been doing business in this tem. That means the movies can’t mouse to quickly call up “The See NETFLIX, Page 5 town for decades -- including I would guess both the Ukiah and Willits hospitals. I’m all for shopping locally. But deciding that corporate status automatically makes a business Video emerges as key to Cisco’s growth suspect is a slippery slope. For one thing, many of the local corporate businesses provide decent By JORDAN ROBERTSON work space of e-mail messages, and demand is broadband connection. wages and benefits in this area. Forcing con- AP Technology Writer growing so fast that it’s poised to overtake Millions of broadband customers in the sumers to pay higher prices and investors to SAN JOSE, Calif. -- So far, when it comes peer-to-peer file sharing as the dominant form U.S. already get their telephone service lower their expectations may sound great to the to making money, the online video explosion of Internet traffic. through Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, many people in this area who already have their is mostly about potential. Studios selling TV But online video -- which is projected to and IPTV is being hailed as the Next Big pile of money set aside, but it doesn’t do much shows and movies for download, and Web grow from $1.3 billion in revenue last year to Thing in video delivery to the home. for people who are trying to get started in busi- sites like YouTube that link ads to user-gener- more than $7 billion by 2010, according to the For the service providers, IPTV is a crucial ness and need investors, or for lower income ated content, stand to reap billions from the market research firm Parks Associates -- isn’t component in their fight to deliver the so- people who hope to find bargains to make their Internet’s hottest trend. yet the profit machine the online community called “triple play,” or the commercial dollars stretch. But a select group of companies whose envisions. Companies are still grappling with bundling of data, voice and video over a sin- Also, a lot of “local” businesses wouldn’t be products exist largely outside the public view how to generate reliable revenue from content gle network connection. in business without the corporate firms buying are already profiting handsomely. Led by that is largely free and often littered with Companies like Comcast Corp., the supplies from them or using their plumbing, industry powerhouse Cisco Systems Inc., the copyright-infringement land mines. nation’s largest cable operator, and others contracting, auto repair or other services. I network equipment makers are seeing their That’s a rich opportunity for Cisco, Alcatel- have already begun rolling out their own ver- would urge the Ukiah chamber to continue advo- gear snapped up by service providers who Lucent, Juniper Networks Inc. and Redback sions of the service. cating -- as we do -- shopping locally, but keep must upgrade their networks to accommodate Networks Inc., companies that build the Charlie Giancarlo, Cisco senior vice presi- away from the idea that there are “bad” and surging Internet traffic and booming broad- Internet’s infrastructure. dent and chief development officer, said the “good” businesses in town based solely on own- band demand. Their products -- routers and switches that push also is forcing Cisco to change the way ership. “Cisco would like to see video delivered to direct traffic over the Internet and other net- its products are built to deliver high-quality every device everywhere,” said Zeus works -- help the cable companies and tele- video, which puts more strain on the network Trish Davis has opened Choice Clothing at Kerravala, a network infrastructure analyst coms manage the growing traffic load and than voice or data transmissions. 303 Talmage Road, Suite B, next to the coin with Yankee Group. “If you’re looking to intelligently direct massive amounts of data. “It’s a big challenge for us,” Giancarlo said. shop and farm supply store. Trish says her idea something to create the next wave of network The end result for the consumer: faster “It’s not just that they want more of the same is to offer affordable clothing for men, women upgrades, video is front and center. It drives downloads, higher video quality, and the abil- thing. What they want are things that change and juniors. She is also carrying petite and plus bandwidth like we’ve never seen before.” ity to eventually upgrade to Internet Protocol sizes. Choice Clothing is open Monday through Video consumes thousands of times the net- Television, or IPTV -- TV delivered over a See CISCO, Page 5 Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Ukiah Main Street Program is now accepting applications for all volunteer posi- Caring for our aging disabled children tions including but not limited to the Promotions Q: As the parents of a 10-year- brought to the forefront the myri- you, he will have to be placed in a Committee. The Promotions Committee works old boy who has been mentally ad of issues that face parents of nursing facility at a much greater on marketing and promoting Ukiah’s historic and physically disabled since disabled children. cost than the SSI and Medicaid he downtown district. birth, we have been concerned First and foremost, since the currently receives. In addition, he Volunteering on this committee offers great about what we will do when he course of action parents take will go without the warm, loving opportunities to connect with your neighbors at becomes an adult. He now weighs when it comes to caring for a dis- family relationship in a home events such as Comedy Alley and Taste of more than 75 pounds and is grow- abled child depends on the partic- environment that is most impor- Downtown. ing rapidly. He can not do any- ular family circumstances, there tant. The committee develops marketing materials thing for himself, is still in dia- is no “rule of thumb” that will fit Bottom line: There is no right such as the downtown directory brochure and pers, does not sit or stand, and all situations. or wrong. While our society is map and collaborates on press releases, newslet- must be carried everywhere and Second, caregiver parents who quick to condemn choices made ters and special promotions including; the turned regularly. We got along Next steps wish to keep disabled children at by caring and loving parents, by Fabulous Flashback Car Show, Farmer’s Market home with them for as long as and large, the options provided to and Ukiah’s Country Pumpkinfest. pretty well until I was diagnosed By Jan Warner and Jan Collins help caregivers like you are with genetic back problems that possible must be given wide lati- Annual business promotions like Home for tude when it comes to making severely lacking. You should the Holidays combine fun activities for young do not allow me to lift him. This in which to slow or stop his make a choice that fits your and requires my husband to take leave growth, when we read about what these family decisions. “Talking and old with a month of shopping with your head” medical ethicists are enlist- your son’s needs and not concern neighbors. time from work to help me take Ashley’s parents had done in yourselves with the opinions of our son to the doctor, etc. Seattle. Without some help, I am ed by network television and the “Our program simply would not exist if we press to give opinions about, and those who have no idea what it is We made the decision for me to afraid that we will not be able to like to walk in your shoes. For didn’t have the support of dedicated volunteers,” give up my career as a teacher to keep our son at home with us pass judgment on, parents’ choic- more information about Ashley, says director Joy Beeler. stay at home to raise our son. We because of both physical and es in this area without knowing all her parents’ blog can be found at To find out more, call 463-6729. financial issues. If you have heard of the facts. We don’t believe that ashleytreatment.spaces.live.com. also decided not to have any more anyone in good conscience has children because of the time com- from other readers with this prob- Jan Warner is a member of the For those of you who remember the old Bi- the right to criticize family deci- National Academy of Elder Law Lo Market at the south end of town, which was mitment to raise him. We have not lem, please let us know how they sions when they do not know all may have handled it and the legal- Attorneys and has been practicing sacrificed to the Grace Hudson School, it’s for- had time away from him since he of the facts. mer owner Vince Knight is now working at the was just over a year old, and his ities involved. law for more than 30 years. Jan That said, when uninvolved Collins is editor of the Business U.S. Bank branch at Safeway in Ukiah and rapid growth is fast becoming a A: The recent flurry of press medical ethicists opine on wanted folks to know that. activity concerning the parents of and Economic Review published burden that we may not be able to whether a chosen course of treat- by the University of South overcome. Ashley, the 9-year-old mentally ment benefits the child or the par- Carolina and a special corre- Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room Because we can’t afford out- and physically disabled girl who ents, they, in our view, miss the spondent for The Economist. You opened its doors in Boonville in September, side sitters and help, we had been chose to stunt her growth through point that the decision must bene- can learn more information about 2006 for people to taste wines made by a family talking to his pediatrician about surgery and hormone treatments fit the family unit. If, for example, elder care law and write to the who came to Mendocino County in 1862. One options that would allow us to to keep her a smaller size so they you and your husband are unable authors on keep him at home, including ways could keep her at home, has to keep your son at home with http://www.nextsteps.net. See COMMERCE, Page 5 4 – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers Sweet land of liberty Leave the flows alone To the Editor: I know that most everyone has heard the old saying, “he cannot see the forest NAT HENTOFF for the trees” and oh how true that saying is. The federal government is going to decrease by 33 percent, the water flowing from the Eel River into the Russian River. Once again the snake of ignorance has raised it’s mighty head. This water diver- sion has been going on for almost 100 The fox in years and now all of a sudden it’s become a problem. So in order to put more water into the lower Eel River which, by the the henhouse way, flows through mostly canyons and benefits a few farmers. Plus this it will A particularly valuable recommendation by the 9/11 add a third more water going down the Commission was government creation of a board that Eel River during the winter rains. And I would monitor the state of our civil liberties in the war remember when the Eel River flooded and on terror. The commission, however, did not indicate it took out almost every township from Dos had in mind the administration's official Privacy and Rios to the Coast. What will it do now? Civil Liberties Oversight Board established two years Now also the Department of Fish and ago. It has no subpoena powers and must obtain the Game says restricting the flow down the permission of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales -- a Eel River is harming the salmon run. So key bulwark of secrecy in this administration -- to they are trying to tell us that for almost obtain documents. And four of this phantom board's 100 years all has been well, but now all of Other opinions five members are Republicans. a sudden it’s causing problems, so if they It took two more years for this phantom board to increase the water into the Eel River it is From around the nation hold its first public hearing last Dec. 5. There its sole supposed to help the salmon. But the Democratic member, attorney Lanny Davis -- previ- decrease of water in the Russian River Contra Costa Times ously known for his fairness -- said in answer to criti- will harm the steelhead and on top of that cisms of the board's lack of independence: is will harm all the towns and cities and Rethink flood funding "Congress put us in the office of the president, we farmers on the Russian River. Plus, it will didn't. Had Congress wanted us to be an incensement decrease the energy supplied by the turbos As Gov. Arnold employee? Who is a cam- reasonable. They should agency, it would have made us independent." at Potter Valley and Lake Mendocino. The Schwarzenegger unveils his paign worker? And who is a make everyone else feel ill. Then why did Davis accept the president's nomina- federal government has stopped the hunt- plan for flood control bond hybrid of the two? State employees work for tion of him to sit on this "guardian" civil-liberties ing of sea lions, seals, otters, bears and spending, members of the Among top officeholders the people, and are obligated board constructed of papier-mache? He has since said, other species, there is the problem. Seals, Legislature won't be far in California, Gov. Arnold to look out for their interests however, that he would be receptive to legislation to sea lions, bears, and otters have multiplied behind. We hope the final Schwarzenegger is an first. ... make the board a more credible watchdog. to enormous numbers and they have to plan does not contain a pro- abstractionist employer par At the public hearing, this modern version of a eat. So what do they do, they lie in wait at vision that could actually excellence, with Senate Express-Times, Potemkin village -- fake structures ordered by the the mouth of the Eel River and when a slow levee restoration. President Pro Tem Don Easton, Pa. Russian czars -- was exposed crisply by David Keene, salmon shows, “dinner time.” That’s what The state wants to force Perata and Assembly chairman of the American Conservative Union. Keene is depleting the salmon into the Eel River. local, county and special Speaker Fabian Nunez turn- On stem cells has proved consistently -- as in his concerns with the So how do you fix the whole problem, governments to share in the ing in strong performances. Patriot Act -- that classic conservatives can coexist liability should the levees All use campaign funds to ... Researchers announced you build a barrier out into the ocean to Sunday they’re toying with with across-the-board civil libertarians. allow the salmon to get into the river and ever fail. The state hopes to supplement salaries of top "A president's good intentions," said David Keene, make receipt of bond funds aides, making it impossible stem cells from amniotic keeps the predators away from them, fluid, the substance protect- as reported in the Dec. 6 Newsday, "do not put him problem solved. No more spending bil- contingent upon local agen- to discern when an employ- above the law. We continue to be troubled by the argu- cies accepting liability in ee is doing the people's busi- ing the fetus in the womb. lions of tax payers money on how to ruin So far, the news is ment that a president has no obligation -- because of the farmers and the fish on the Russian case of a disaster. ness or working for the polit- the inherent-powers doctrine -- to follow the law or Predictably, cities, coun- ical machine. encouraging. River. As the other old saying goes, “If it These cells have been respect other constitutional guarantees whenever he works don’t fix it.” I know that’s not the ties and local agencies are Of the three, invokes national security as justification." miffed at this notion. We Schwarzenegger has been prodded to form muscle, tis- government’s way but try real hard to sue, tendons and cartilage. Accordingly, since this Privacy and Civil Liberties keep your hands off. It’s worked for think they have good reason the most egregious. He has Board is, indeed, as Lanny Davis says, in the very to be, on a number of fronts. used campaign funds - large- They’ve been nudged into almost a 100 years, so leave it alone. becoming heart, liver and Office of the President -- who is a true believer in the First, there was nothing ly donated by corporations sweeping powers of "the unitary executive" -- how T. Harris about that provision in the and big developers - to pay nerve cells. The stem cell debate has much confidence can we have in it? Ukiah $5 billion bond measure that nearly $100,000 in bonuses In the new Congress, Reps. Carolyn Maloney, D- voters approved in to his chief of staff, Susan focused mainly on adult stem cells and embryonic N.Y., and Christopher Shays, R-Conn., are likely to Greens meeting locally November. Second, the local Kennedy, beyond her reintroduce legislation to make this oversight board entities would be accepting $131,000 salary. He has also stem cells. Many in the scientific live up to its name. As Maloney said on To the Editor: legal responsibility without used campaign funds to sup- FoxNews.com: This is a note thanking you for the cov- having say as to how a levee plement the salaries of for- community believe embry- onic stem cells offer the best "The current board doesn't have the power or inde- erage in Tuesday January 2nd’s Ukiah is built or maintained. mer Chief of Staff Pat pendence to examine the protection of our civil liber- Daily Journal of some modest successes But the most troublesome Clarey, former Legislative hope to cure diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s ties in an effective or timely fashion. They basically of the Green Party in California, including consequence would be that Director Richard Costigan, operate at the whim of the White House." the election of Gayle McGlaughlin as the local entities might back personal assistant Clay and diabetes. But religious conserva- If this legislation by her and Shays passes Congress, mayor of Richmond while being outspent away from projects entirely Russell and his past and cur- I would not be surprised if Vice President Dick 4 to 1 by chemical corporations. This rather than accept money rent communications direc- tives and others have raised ethical concerns because it Cheney, a persistent guardian of "unitary executive" brings to 50 the total of Green elected under those conditions. tors, Rob Stutzman and powers, advises the president to veto the bill. But officials in California, including three in That likely would slow Adam Mendelsohn. ... involves destroying embryos. President Bush has maybe the president will consult Keene before he pro- Mendocino County. As the new Democrat much-needed refurbishment Defenders note that the vides more material for Jay Leno's monologue on controlled House and Senate falls into line and maintenance of governor's top advisers work exercised his veto power just once — to block expanded NBC's "Tonight" show. funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, California's levees and long hours, have major The president's staff might also show him a Dec. 13 the Green Party stands ready to welcome would actually increase the responsibilities and receive federal funding for embry- onic stem cell research. Washington Post report on a poll by that newspaper peace activists ready to break with the risk of levee failure. The less compensation than they and ABC News that shows "a continued public skepti- timeworn dynamic of lesser evil and begin state needs to rethink this would in the private sector. The Democrats — now firmly in control of cism about whether the government is adequately pro- working and voting their principles. As idea, and it needs to do so They also offer two other tecting privacy rights as it conducts terrorism-related acting chair of the Green Party of quickly. justifications: Hybrid Congress — have promised to renew this debate. investigations." Mendocino County, I invite all registered employees are able to sepa- Quoted was terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman, a pro- Greens to our quarterly membership meet- rate their official duties from Embryonic stem cell The Fresno Bee opponents will no doubt fessor in the Security Studies program at Georgetown ing Sunday, January 21, 2007 in the train- their campaign work; and it University, who, the Post reported, "said the poll ing room at the Anderson Valley Fire Stop pay practice is naive to think top advisers point to amniotic stem cells as the solution. results could spell trouble for the FBI and other gov- Department starting at 2 p.m. The agenda When it comes to blurring could separate themselves ernment agencies as they continue to seek support for includes a two-year plan for local cam- from the campaign, and Promising? Yes. The solu- the lines, politicians have tion? Probably not. ... expanded anti-terrorism powers granted after the Sept. paigns and candidates, and voter registra- long worked their canvases therefore are entitled to out- 11, 2001, attacks." tion. In addition, a proposed union or side compensation. Unless there is convinc- with the skills of Monet and ing evidence to the contrary, In the article, Hoffman said, "I don't think you can alliance with the Brown Party will also be Picasso. Recently, they have These justifications are view these polling results in isolation from an overall considered. The meeting will be bilingual. contradictory, but if you scientists should search for come up with ingenious answers on all three fronts: phenomenon, which is that people are more skeptical The meeting will also review internal ways to fuzz over these breathe the tainted air of the of the government's conduct of the war on terrorism." business such as vacancies on the county Capitol, they might sound adult, embryonic and amni- questions: Who is a state otic stem cells. Recently, entering Riverside Drive in upper council, and a proposed bylaw revision. Manhattan, I saw out of the car window a striking elec- For more information, to add items to the tronic sign that demanded: "Report Suspicious agenda, call acting chairperson Richard Activity." It gave a phone number to call, but no defi- Johnson at 468-1009, toll free at 800-464- WHERE TO WRITE nition of "suspicious activity." 0559, or email The insistent sign recalled for me an article by Paul [email protected]. President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep McMasters, the First Amendment Center's ombuds- Richard Johnson House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State man, about "government agents who sift through the Ukiah ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, megabytes of data that ordinary citizens spin off in their daily routines. (These agents) do their work (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- secretly, silently and from far away ... Your govern- LETTER POLICY Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, ment becomes more and more interested in that per- ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. 576-2297. Berg's field representative in sona (you) whose rights have yet to be clearly The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 editor. All letters must include a clear name, Ukiah office located at 104 W. 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Once it becomes more prac- media from a computer to a TV “Network,” “Amadeus,” The increased traffic, cou- Netflix tical to buy and rent movies screen. “Chinatown” and “The Bridge Cisco pled with video’s huge band- within a few minutes on high- But none of those online ser- On the River Kwai.” width requirements, create a Continued from Page 3 speed Internet connections, few vices have caught on like The studios contributing to Continued from Page 3 lucrative opportunity for the increasingly profitable. consumers presumably will Netflix’s mail-delivery system, Netflix’s new service include networking companies, which want to wait a day or two to partly because movie and TV NBC Universal, Sony Pictures, the nature of our product in Although Netflix won’t report multiple ways.” have profited from the boom- its 2006 earnings until later this receive a DVD in the mail. If studios generally release their MGM, 20th Century Fox, ing sales of their routers and that happens, Netflix could go best material on DVDs first. Paramount Pictures, Warner Worldwide broadband pro- month, analysts believe the liferation is also helping fuel switches to service providers. company made about $44 mil- the way of the horse and buggy. The studios have had little Brothers, Lion’s Gate and New In 2006, the market for ser- Online movie delivery incentive to change their ways Line Cinema. the demand for more sophisti- lion last year, up from $6.5 mil- cated networking gear. vice provider routers was $5.5 lion in 2003. already is available through because DVDs still generate “We are going into this with billion, a 26 percent increase services like CinemaNow, about $16 billion of highly the knowledge that consumers An estimated 210 million Despite the company’s people have broadband sub- over the year before and con- growth, Netflix’s stock price MovieFlix, Movielink, Vongo profitable sales. want to watch (media) in vari- tinued several years of dou- and Amazon.com Inc.’s recent- Like already existing online ous ways and we want to be scriptions worldwide, and has dropped by more than 40 ble-digit growth, according to percent over the past three ly launched Unbox. Apple Inc. delivery services, Netflix’s there for them,” said Frances some 40 to 50 million new also is emerging as major play- “Watch Now” option offers a Manfred, a senior vice presi- subscribers are expected to Dell’Oro Group. years, shriveling to $22.71 at Carrier Ethernet switches the end of last week. er, with hundreds of movies lot of “B” movies such as dent for NBC Universal. “For sign on each year, according The erosion largely reflects and TV shows on sale at its “Kickboxer’s Tears.” But the now, though, we know televi- to networking and telecom- had a $2.1 billion market, a 33 investor misgivings about iTunes store and a new device mix also includes critically sion is the vastly preferred munications industry percent increase from the pre- Netflix’s long-term prospects. that promises to transport acclaimed selections like option.” researcher Dell’Oro Group. vious year.

specifically, Anderson Valley, Credit Union’s Executive Vice two-thirds of the total score recalling NOS Kits for July 2006 to November 2006. Commerce in Boonville, a place that gen- President/Chief Operations comes from employee Snowmobiles and ATVs sold The bicycle’s front brake can erations of Cunningham’s Officer, Anne Benjamin at responses to a 57-question nationwide from February fail, causing the rider to lose Continued from Page 3 have lived for years. As the 576-5103 or via email at aben- survey which goes to a mini- 2006 to November 2006. An control and fall. years passed and Bill [email protected] . mum of 400 randomly select- incorrect burst disc, a compo- CHILDREN’S SWEAT- look at the restored building approached retirement, he ed employees from each com- nent of the NOS bottle valve, SHIRTS POSE STRANGU- brings to mind a time of horse decided to make that dream a According to Fortune pany. More than 100,000 may have been installed in the LATION HAZARD and buggies and general reality. Bill, along with the magazine, Umpqua Bank is employees from 446 compa- recalled NOS Kits. If the bot- Seena International, of stores. support of his cousin, Steve ranked 34 on the 10th annual nies participated in the survey tle is overfilled and overheat- Yaphank, N.Y. is recalling Wine lovers are invited to Ledson, (whose grandmother “100 Best Companies to Work this year. It asks about things ed, it could forcefully burst, Children’s Hooded taste a wide range of grape on the Ledson side was a For” list. Umpqua Bank also such as attitudes towards man- posing an impact injury haz- varietals. Total case produc- Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Cunningham) is continuing ranked 12th on a breakout list agement, job satisfaction, and ard to consumers. sold nationwide from tion is about 2,000 cases per the family tradition by sourc- of the best small companies. camaraderie within the orga- POOL HEATERS POSE year. September 2006 to December ing the best grapes from spe- The complete list and related nization. The remaining one- RISK OF CARBON 2006. The garments have a Zina Hyde Cunningham cific vineyards surrounding stories appears in the Jan. 22 third of the score is based on MONOXIDE POISONING Winery is the culmination of drawstring through the hood, Mendocino County. issue of Fortune, available an evaluation of each compa- Water Pool and Spa Inc., of posing a strangulation hazard four generations of winemak- Visitors can enjoy a bottle now on newsstands January ny’s demographic makeup, Moorpark, Calif. is recalling ing history. In 1849, 17-year- to children. of wine along with picnic fare 15 and at www.fortune.com. pay and benefits programs, MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool KAWASAKI ATVS POSE old Zina Hyde moved from from the Boonville General Much has changed in the and culture. Companies are Heaters sold nationwide from his home in Maine across the CRASH HAZARD Store in the picnic grounds. A American workplace over the scored in four areas: credibili- April 2002 to May 2006. Kawasaki Motors Corp., is country to Placer County in few games on the bocce court past decade. Back then 18 ty (communication to employ- These pool heaters can emit hopes of striking it rich in the recalling 2007 model year rounds out a perfect Anderson companies on Fortune’s list ees), respect (opportunities excessive carbon monoxide KFX®50 and KFX®90 ATVs gold mines. With enough luck Valley afternoon. offered telecommuting; today and benefits), fairness (com- (CO), posing a risk of CO poi- on the dredge he opened a sold nationwide from August The Zina Hyde 82 do. Only 28 companies on pensation, diversity), and soning in the event of a vent 2006 to December 2006. On local blacksmith in Placer pride/camaraderie (philan- leak in an indoor installation. Cunningham tasting room is the list offered domestic part- some of these units, the han- County. At this timed he located at 14077 Hwy 128, ner benefits; now that number thropy, celebrations). PORTABLE GENERA- encouraged his cousin James Companies that are at least TORS POSE ELECTRIC dlebar holder, tie-rod adjust- Boonville, CA. 95415, 895- is 70. Competition to get on ment, and tie-rod end nuts P. to join him in Placer. While 9462, www.zinawinery.com. seven years old and have SHOCK the list has intensified too: may not have been tightened in Placer, James engaged in Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 1,000 or more employees are DEWALT Industrial Tool This year 446 companies vied to the proper torque. the hotel business for seven for a slot, up from 161 in eligible for the list. Co., of Towson, Md. is recall- years. Redwood Credit Union, Information about applying ing DEWALT DG2900 Operation of the vehicle can 1998. And, 100,000 workers cause the nuts to loosen, Zina eventually purchased headquartered in Santa evaluated their employers, for the next list can be found Portable Generators sold a small piece of property in Rosa, has partnered with the making this by far the largest atnationwide from December resulting in a loss of steering San Francisco in 1859 where Santa Rosa Chamber of simultaneous employee sur- www.greatplacetowork.com. 2001 to November 2006. A control. This poses a crash he built a home for his family Commerce, in cooperation vey in corporate America. ground fault circuit interrupter hazard. and another small blacksmith with the Charles M. Schulz -- “The 100 Best Companies Here are the latest prod- (GFCI) installed on the gener- AIR PUMPS CAN shop on the future site of The Sonoma County Airport, to to Work For” list is compiled uct recalls gleaned from state ator could fail to operate prop- EXPLODE Palace Hotel. Of course he offer a new program that will for Fortune by Robert and federal sources by erly, posing a risk of electric Sportsstuff Inc. is recalling encouraged his cousin James allow local businesses to Levering and Milton Recalls.org. Go to their Web shock to consumers. Inflator Air Pumps sold to follow. James worked for pledge travel dollars to sup- Moskowitz of the Great Place site for more information BICYCLE’S BRAKES nationwide from January 2004 the Democratic Press, now the port Horizon Air’s commer- to Work Institute in San about any of them. CAN FAIL to January 2005. These air Examiner, but Zina and James cial airline service from Francisco, based on two crite- ATV NOS KIT BOTTLES Cannondale Bicycle Corp. pumps can overheat and weren’t meant for the city life, Sonoma County, which is ria: an evaluation of the poli- CAN BURST is recalling 2007 Model Road explode during use, posing a and in 1862 they moved. Zina scheduled to begin in March. cies and culture of each com- Nitrous Oxide Systems is Bicycles sold nationwide from risk of lacerations. moved his family to a 160- The pledge drive is part of the pany, and the opinions of the acre ranch in what is now Santa Rosa Chamber’s company’s employees. The Windsor where he farmed $500,000 Advance Ticket latter is given more weight; $6.95 $7.95 $11.95 Zinfandel and Alicante Purchase Program supporting BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER grapes. James P. moved to the launch of Horizon Air ser- 6:00-11:00am 11:00-4:00pm 4:00pm-Availability Ukiah and returned to the vice in Sonoma County, and NY Steak NY Steak NY Steak hotel business. Zina’s ranch will include a co-branded Monday & Eggs Sandwich Dinner was growing and family life RCU VISA debit card that was treating Zina well. His business Members can use to Tuesday Hamburger Patty Philly Cheese Steak Ground Steak son, William followed in purchase air travel with & Two Eggs Sandwich & Mushrooms Zina’s big footsteps and even- Horizon. tually took over the family Wednesday Rib Eye Steak Rib Eye Steak Rib Eye Steak To participate, local busi- & Two Eggs Sandwich Dinner winery. nesses can establish a no-fee William’s son Lloyd RCU dividend-bearing check- Thursday Ham & Cheese Hot Roast Hot Roast attempted to carry the wine- ing account with a $1,000 We deliver Omelette Beef Sandwich Beef Dinner making torch into the next minimum, to be used toward generation, but prohibition got airline ticket purchases. RCU Friday Bacon or Sausage Chicken Caesar Prime Rib Dinner in the way. A small loophole will issue exclusive custom to home & Two Eggs wrap (Fri., Sat. & Sun.) in the Volstead Act made it debit cards to be used to legal for Lloyd to continue access the deposited funds for or work ★ 115 S. 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LOCAL PREP AND COMMUNITY SPORTS CALENDAR Local sports roundup TODAY Ukiah Frosh girls remain ’Cats against Elsie Allen finishing Allen 50-13, they did it again. Only In, yet another, lopsided victory, UHS wrestling at Rancho with 14 points. The out-matched Elsie this time the victim was Rancho Ukiah won 41-15. Halen Todd took Cotate 5 p.m. undefeated Allen team couldn’t keep up and the Cotate in another lopsided victory for honors as the top scorer with 16 points Mendocino College women’s The Daily Journal basketball at Solano College 6 game ended 50-13. the ’Cats 50-13. in the victory. Ashley Villagomes was p.m. Saturday night against the ladies Almost all of the players for the Carlee Prine once again led all scor- close behind Todd with nine points. Mendocino College men’s from Ursuline, Ukiah scored 32 points ’Cats scored. Players like Alex ers with 14 points. The Wildcats, The rest of the team all tied with two basketball at home against Los and defeated Ursuline by nine. Medanos College 7 p.m. McMillian and her eight points helped coached by Dave Downey, continue to points each in the balanced victory. Halley Todd was the ’Cats top scor- FRIDAY JAN.19 the high-scoring affair. Not to be out- roll over opponents. Halen Todd and er with eight points. Following right done, Halen Todd also contributed Alex McMillian both had eight points behind Todd was Carlee Prine with Ukiah girls win by 30 UHS boy’s basketball at home eight points for the ’Cats. Mylee in the blowout victory. The Daily Journal against Santa Rosa 4:30/6/7:30 seven. Other ’Cats making it on the Boreky scored six, Kortney Martansen Mylee Boreky and Andrea Boer p.m. scoreboard were Ashley Villagomes The ladies of Piner High School Mendocino College women’s added four while Ashley Villagomes contributed to the victory each scoring were dismantled Wednesday as Ukiah basketball at home against Los with six, Kortney Martinson with five, and Jamie Hverta each added two. six points. Medanos College 6 p.m. Alex McMillian with four and Jamie won 49-19. Mendocino College men’s Hvereta with two. The offensive onslaught was led by basketbal at Solano 7 p.m. Offense is key for Ukiah Ukiah girls roll over Santa Carlee Prine with 12 points. Halen PV boy’s and girl’s basketball at Point Arena 3:30/5/6:30/8 Ukiah Frosh girls destroy Frosh girls Rosa Todd added to the win with nine The Daily Journal The Daily Journal points. Ashley Villagomes continued Elsie Allen Great things come in twos. The Ukiah Freshman girls basket- her strong season with seven points. The Daily Journal Just after the Ukiah Freshman girls ball team visited Santa Rosa and left Carlee Prine led the pace for the COMMUNITY basketball team had defeated Elsie quite an impact. See ROUNDUP, Page 7 DIGEST South Ukiah WARRIORS UPDATE 49ERS UPDATE Little League 49ers extend SULL is having sign ups on Warriors working to improve on the road Jan. 17, 18 and 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Yokayo school. The lease for cost is $55 for the first child and $50 for the second and children must have their original birth San Francisco certificate and proof of residen- cy. stadium City of Ukiah Men’s and Women’s The Associated Press Basketball Leagues SAN FRANCISCO — The City of Ukiah Community The San Francisco 49ers Service Department would like to announce the beginning of extended their lease for five registration for the 2007 Men’s years at Monster Park, but and Women’s Basketball Leagues. Sponsors will be team officials were continu- accepted into the league on a ing to focus on the possibili- first-come first-serve basis. Registration will be accepted ty of building a new stadium through February 2nd and in Silicon Valley. games begin Feb. 12. However, space may fill prior to the final In a letter delivered to deadline. All Registration forms Mayor Gavin Newsom on must be submitted with the $350 sponsorship fee prior to Friday, team officials said being eligible for placement they were extending their within the league. Team roster lease for the city-owned sta- forms and player fees ($20 each) will be collected from dium from May 2008 team managers at the first through May 2013. But the scheduled game. Players may team also planned to contin- only play on one team in the league. The minimum player ue exploring building a stadi- age is 18 years old. Games um next to their headquarters are scheduled for weeknights. Registration forms available at and training facility in Santa 411 W. Clay or www.cityofuki- Clara, about 45 miles south ah.com. of San Francisco. For more information or to register your team, please call “We are going to play at (707) 463-6714 Monster Park for the foresee- able future,” spokeswoman Ryan Rones Dickey Lisa Lang said. “But we have Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund made our goal clear to every- The Scholarship Fund is hav- one: We want a new stadium ing its annual meeting on, Jan. by 2012.” 18th at 5:30 pm at 601 N. State St. Anyone interested is invited If a new stadium was built to attend. Scholarships are within that time, the team available for attendance at soc- would have to make contrac- cer camps. Applicants must be dedicated tual arrangements with San to the game of soccer, hard- Francisco to leave Monster working and have a good team attitude. Please pick up an Park before the lease application from 601 N State St. File Photo expired, Lang A letter containing your soccer Baron Davis dives for a loose ball in a game against the Kings earlier this season. The Warriors’ 15-7 said.Meanwhile, Newsom history (when you started play- record at home is one of the best in the Western Conference. ing, what teams you have been has asked the 49ers to build a on), what you like about soccer, new stadium at the city’s old what your soccer goals are and By GEOFF LEPPER to stay competitive in the Western inevitable twists of fortune that go the Hunters Point Naval why you want to attend camp, as well as two recommenda- Contra Costa Times Conference playoff chase. way of home teams, who overall are Shipyard, a location rejected tions from your coach and other AKLAND — Step one of any "Knowing that we didn't play the best winning at a .601 clip this season in the by the team two years ago adults are required. Please submit the application NBA team's strategy to moving basketball against those two teams, NBA. over concerns about limited at least two weeks before the Oup from also-ran status to that of there's definitely a sense of urgency," "We've been fragile, falling apart at freeway access and toxic start of the camp. Donations playoff contender is to protect the home Warriors guard Baron Davis said. certain times," Davis said. "We've not waste at the site. will be gratefully accepted at 601 N State St. court. So far, winning on the road hasn't been able to withstand home teams' runs. “We are keeping the door At 15-7 in the confines of Oracle been happening. The Warriors are 4-13 I think the only way that's going to con- open to San Francisco and Ukiah Lions Youth Arena, the Warriors are on pace for their away from the Arena, and if you extrap- tinue to happen is if we continue to play are open to any new ideas Football and Cheer most successful home season since olate that .235 winning percentage over smart, share the ball and commit less they might have,” Lang said. The Ukiah Lions are having a 1993-94. But they let a couple of games 41 road games, it gives you 9.6 victories. turnovers." The 49ers pay $9 million dinner, dance and auction Jan. slip out of control early this week against Golden State hasn't been that bad on the Davis even went so far as to suggest 27 starting at 5:30 p.m. It will the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, so road since 2001-02, when it was a putrid the Warriors, who have been in search of per year in rent and taxes for take place in the Fine Arts Monster Park. The team has building at the fairgrounds. with tonight's trip to Los Angeles to face 21-61 overall. ways to up the tempo all season long, This fundraiser is to help the the Clippers, it's time to figure out step Davis felt the Warriors haven't been may need to slow things down a little played at the Candlestick cheer squads that qualified to Point location since 1971. compete at Jr. Nationals in two: Winning enough games on the road strong enough to recover from the away from the Arena. Disneyland pay for their trip. The price of tickets are $12 for Adults and $8 for kids 15 and under (pre sale), and $15 and $10 at the door. If you are inter- ested in donating an item for TENNIS UPDATE | AUSTRALIAN OPEN the auction or buying tickets please contact Stephanie 485- 8848, Katrina 485-1640 or Sue 485-7600. Some like it hot, though most do not at Australian Open

Special Olympics By JOHN PYE cooled by air conditioning. ing a lot worse if I had lost the match.” U.S. Open champion Sharapova Mendocino Inland AP Sports Writer Sharapova and Nadal represented Nadal’s 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-2 win over could have avoided some of the heat if Basketball 2007 MELBOURNE, Australia — It was both ends of the spectrum as heat Robert Kendrick went ahead after the she had started better. She made 24 of SOMIB is holding practices at Pomolita Middle School at 740 a thumbs-up dripping with irony. became the story of the day in roof was closed. All matches on out- her 65 unforced errors in the first N. Spring St. Practices will be Soaked with sweat, and delusional Melbourne on Tuesday, forcing two side courts were postponed for eight seven games. held Jan. 14, 21, 28. In February players to give up rather than pass out hours. on the 11, 18, 25 and in March by her own admission, top-seeded “In the middle of the second set I on the 4, 11, 18 and 25. Maria Sharapova had come within two and delaying the start of dozens of Andy Murray, the only player started getting some pinches in my Practice times are from 1 to 3 points of a first-round exit at the matches until after sundown. besides Nadal to beat top-ranked p.m. Please wear sweats or abdominal muscle,” she said. It was shorts with sports shoes for Australian Open. The heat eased slightly early Roger Federer last year, routed Alberto treated on court and later diagnosed by practice and make sure to bring When it was announced the roof Wednesday, allowing play to start on Martin 6-0, 6-0, 6-1. He missed the some water. For more informa- a doctor as cramping. “I’m not a quit- would be closed over Rod Laver Arena time on all courts. Former U.S. Open first shutout at the Australian champi- tion call 468-1282. after her match, Sharapova clapped champion and No. 3-seeded Svetlana ter,” she said. “I’m not just going to onships in 40 years when Martin held stop because of the heat.” SAL “Kids Only” fun her hands above her head and raised Kuznetsova beat Monique Adamczak her right thumb to applaud the deci- of Australia 6-2, 6-1 in the first match serve in the penultimate game. The heat policy measures condi- and fitness program Fifth-seeded James Blake beat tions by combining the air and court- Mendocino Co. Sheriff's Youth sion. at Rod Laver Arena, where the roof Activities League (SAL) and the Asked after her 6-3, 4-6, 9-7 win was reopened to the muggy, overcast Spain’s Carlos Moya 7-6 (8), 6-2, 6-4 surface temperatures. Australian Open Redwood Health Club of Ukiah conditions. four days after defeating him to win organizers defended the policy, saying are sponsoring a "KIDS ONLY" Tuesday over Camille Pin if it was hot enough, Sharapova replied: “You’re On Tuesday, it was too hot midway the Sydney International title. Nikolay it was introduced in 1998 after collab- fun and fitness program at the Davydenko, fined $10,000 for his dis- Redwood Health Club, on not kidding.” through the Sharapova-Pin match for oration with players and reiterating Thursday nights from 5:30 P.M. “It’s inhumanly possible to play other matches to be started on outdoor paraging comments about the Sydney to 6:30 PM, in Court #3, for tournament, advanced in Melbourne that matches could be halted at the dis- ages 7 years to 12 years, coed, three hours in that kind of heat,” she courts. Sharapova needed a medical cretion of the tournament referee. and free of charge. Learn the same day he apologized for last said. “I don’t think our bodies were timeout for cramps in the last set, an Matches on outside courts resumed strength training, gain made to do that — I was so delusional ice vest over her neck at every change week’s outburst. endurance, stability and build in the evening under floodlights, with confidence. Personal Trainers I couldn’t think.” of ends and every ounce of tenacity In a late night match on Rod Laver "MJ and Nick" will exhaust your Not long after Sharapova trudged she could muster to beat the Arena, Lletyon Hewitt’s annual bid to Melbourne Park escaping blackouts kids and send them home be the first Australian man since 1976 that left hundreds of thousands in the sweaty. For more info call RHC off to see a doctor, rehydrate and take Frenchwoman who had made the sec- at 468-0441 or drop by the Club. a cold bath while the temperature ond round only twice in 15 majors. to win the tournament got off to a stut- drought-ravaged region without power There is an annual $5.00 insur- soared above 104 degrees, Rafael Sharapova blew a 5-0 lead and three tering start before he rallied to beat after wild fires damaged electrical ance and administration fee for American qualifier Michael Russell 3- SAL programs, but it may be Nadal strolled onto a center court match points in the third set, and transmission lines. waived for cause. shielded by the retractable roof and acknowledged later: “I could be feel- 6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17, 2007 – 7 COMMUNITY DIGEST — RAIDERS UPDATE | COACHING INTERVIEWS GOLF NEWS CONTINUED FROM James Lofton interviews for Raiders head coaching job PAGE A-6 Comedian George Lopez By JOSH DUBOW Rob Ryan, and former New York Giants coach AP Sports Writer Jim Fassel interviewed last week for the job. picks up the golf mantle COMMUNITY San Diego Chargers wide receivers coach Lofton, a finalist for the head coaching job James Lofton interviewed Tuesday for a sec- at Stanford that went to Jim Harbaugh last for Bob Hope DIGEST ond straight year for the Oakland Raiders head month, just finished his fifth season as an assis- By KEN PETERS “It’s wonderful for the Women’s Softball coaching vacancy. tant with San Diego, but has no head coaching AP Sports Writer PGA Tour to erect a League Lofton, a Hall of Fame receiver, met experience.After starring in college at PALM DESERT — Bob Tuesday with Oakland owner Al Davis and Stanford, Lofton was a first-round pick by tent in the middle of The City of Ukiah’s 2007 Hope was always a tough the desert so we can Women’s Softball League other team executives to discuss replacing the Green Bay in 1978. During his 16-year career, act to follow. George Lopez begins with a mandatory coach- fired Art Shell as coach. Lofton was one of the he also played for the Raiders, Buffalo, the talk about golf. That’s es meeting Arpril 19 at the Civic is holding his own, so far. what a golf course is Center. League play will be on candidates last year when Shell was hired to Rams and Philadelphia. He finished his career Firing off jokes that like- Tuesday and Wednesday replace Norv Turner. with 764 catches for 14,004 yards and scored all about, nine holes, a nights. Team fees are $450 for ly would have had even the sponsor and $30 per player. Lofton is the first minority candidate to 75 touchdowns and played in three Super Hope guffawing, the actor couple of nacho meat Registration forms are available interview for the job, a requirement under the Bowls with Buffalo. named his ideal golfing part- burritos.” at the Civic Center Annex or so-called “Rooney Rule” before a team can The Raiders are one of three teams with www.cityofukiah.com. The ners. - George Lopez deadline is April 13. Questions? hire a coach. coaching vacancies to fill, along with Miami “My dream foursome Call 463-6714 Southern California quarterbacks coach and Pittsburgh. Atlanta and Arizona have would be myself, Donald Steve Sarkisian, Raiders defensive coordinator already hired new coaches. press tent at the Classic Men’s Softball Trump and Rosie Club, one of four courses League O’Donnell,” Lopez said, used for the tournament The City of Ukiah’s 2007 alluding to a public feud that’s a pro-am for the first Men’s Softball League will begin between Trump and March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The SCOREBOARD four days. Pub. League play is scheduled O’Donnell. “And she would “It’s wonderful for the to begin in early May.Team fees Dallas 3, Los Angeles 1 ST. JOE BLACKSNAKES—Agreed to terms with count as two. So I wouldn’t PGA Tour to erect a tent in are $450 for the sponsor and NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE Nashville 5, Calgary 3 OF David Fowler. $30 per player. Registration Detroit 2, Montreal 0 Can-Am League actually need four.” the middle of the desert so By The Associated Press San Jose 3, Colorado 1 NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Agreed to terms with He added with a sly grin, forms are available at the Civic Tuesday’s Games RHP Mike Battista. we can talk about golf. Near Center Annex or www.cityofuki- WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS Los Angeles at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Northern League “I want to be in that fight.” ah.com. The deadline is April N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS—Sold the con- the 10 (freeway) and in Saturday, Jan. 6 Vancouver at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. tract of C Chris Curry to the Kansas City Royals. Asked about the state of 13. Player fees will be collected Indianapolis 23, Kansas City 8 Columbus at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. BASKETBALL between an In-N-Out Burger during the first game of the sea- Seattle 21, Dallas 20 Washington at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. National Basketball Association his game, Lopez said he was and a Del Taco, four miles son. Questions? Call 463-6714 Sunday, Jan. 7 Carolina at Florida, 7:30 p.m. DETROIT PISTONS—Signed F Chris Webber. New England 37, New York Jets 16 Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Continental Basketball Association thrown off by watching tape. from the outlet mall,” Lopez Philadelphia 23, New York Giants 20 N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. BUTTE DAREDEVILS—Waived F Antoine Tisby. ——— “This guy filmed three of North and South Edmonton at Minnesota, 8 p.m. GREAT FALLS EXPLORERS—Signed C Mark said. DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS St. Louis at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Flavin. my swings and he was Ukiah Little League Wednesday’s Games PITTSBURGH XPLOSION—Named Jaren “That’s what a golf Saturday, Jan. 13 Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Jackson coach. Announced the retirement of F telling me about my spine Sign-ups Indianapolis 15, Baltimore 6 Nashville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. DeVaughn Hasell and named him assistant course is all about, nine Sign-ups for the Ukiah Little New Orleans 27, Philadelphia 24 Calgary at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. coach. angle and I was raising my Sunday, Jan. 14 Phoenix at Colorado, 9 p.m. Thursday’s Games holes, a couple of nacho League begin Jan. 17 and con- Chicago 27, Seattle 24, OT Montreal at Atlanta, 7 p.m. FOOTBALL head and I wasn’t getting the meat burritos.” tinue on Jan. 18 and Jan. 22 New England 24, San Diego 21 Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m. full turn,” said Lopez, a 13- from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ——— Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. National Football League He added: “That is an Yokayo School cafeteria. The N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. handicapper. “Really, after CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Vancouver at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. CINCINNATI BENGALS—Named Mike Sheppard honor, the fact that Dolores cost is $55 for the first child and Sunday, Jan. 21 Toronto at Florida, 7:30 p.m. receivers coach. he spoke, the only thing I $50 for each additional child. NFC Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Named Jim Tomsula has been so kind to me since You must bring an original birth New Orleans at Chicago, Noon (FOX) Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m. defensive line coach. Re-signed FB Zak Keasey. really looked at when I the first time I met her in AFC Anaheim at Edmonton, 9 p.m. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Fired Dale Lindsey, certificate and three proofs of New England at Indianapolis, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) Phoenix at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. linebackers coach. looked at the tape was 2004, and that Bob was a fan residency: driver’s license, utility ——— St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Canadian Football League whether I looked fat or not. bill, bank statement, checkbook CFL—Named Jim Daley, senior advisor-officiating of my comedy is validation. or insurance certificate. SUPER BOWL TUESDAY’S TRANSACTIONS development and football operations. “So I didn’t really hear Sunday, Feb. 4 It would be like if the pope HOCKEY Miami By The Associated Press what he said. I was more sent you a letter and said: AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion, 3 p.m. (CBS) Ukiah Lions Football ——— BASEBALL National Hockey League looking at me sucking it in. “You’re a good Catholic. and Cheerleading BOSTON BRUINS—Called up D Bobby Allen Now I’ve got to suck it in PRO BOWL American League Signed, The Pope.” Saturday, Feb. 10 from Providence of the AHL. Sent D Matt Lashoff until Monday.” Awards Ceremony to Providence. The tournament, which At Honolulu CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Agreed to terms with The ceremony, scheduled for AFC vs. NFC, 6 p.m. (CBS) COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Activated C The five-day event has Saturday January 6 has been 3B Joe Crede on a one-year contract. Sergei Fedorov from injured reserve. Assigned F has raised millions of dollars CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with Alexandre Picard to Syracuse of the AHL. Lopez’s name attached for canceled. A future date will be RHP Rafael Betancourt on a one-year contract. DALLAS STARS—Recalled up D Nicklas for charity, started in 1960 announced. NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Grossman from Iowa of the AHL. the first time — the Bob with Hope and many of his Fernando Rodney, LHP Nate Robertson, INF PHILADELPHIA FLYERS—Recalled D Nate At A Glance Omar Infante and OF Craig Monroe on one-year Guenin from Philadelphia of the AHL. Assigned D Hope Chrysler Classic host- golfing pals from By The Associated Press contracts. David Printz to Philadelphia. SAL boxing classes LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agreed to terms with ed by George Lopez.Hope, a The Sheriff’s Activity League PHOENIX COYOTES—Assigned C Patrick Hollywood making the pro- EASTERN CONFERENCE RHP Scot Shields, RHP Francisco Rodriguez on Fischer to San Antonio of the AHL. fixture at the tournament for has expanded its hours and one-year contracts and 1B Robb Quinlan on a ST. LOUIS BLUES—Acquired C Yan Stastny from am a star-studded event. Atlantic Division two-year contract. coach Cris Fischer is back. The W L Pct GB the Boston Bruins for a 2007 fifth-round draft most of its 47 years, died in NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with pick. Arnold Palmer won the new winter hours are Tuesday at Toronto 18 21.462 — RHP Luis Vizcaino on a one-year contract and New Jersey 17 20.459 — 2003. He was 100. 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:45 INF Chris Basak on a minor league contract. American Hockey League inaugural Hope, the first of New York 17 22.436 1 OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Agreed to terms with Lopez seemed complete- p.m. and Friday at 5:00 p.m.. Boston 12 25.324 5 OF Milton Bradley, INF Marco Scutaro and RHP his five titles in the tourna- Philadelphia 10 28.2637 1/2 MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS—Announced Nashville Boxing classes are ongoing and Kiko Calero on one-year contracts. assigned F Scottie Upshall to the team. Assigned ly in his element Tuesday at SEATTLE MARINERS—Agreed to terms with 1B ment. all ages and levels are wel- Southeast Division F Nicolas Corbeil to Rockford of the UHL. Ben Broussard and LHP Horacio Ramirez on ECHL a news conference in the come. Parental signatures are W L Pct GB one-year contracts. Orlando 22 16.579 — CHARLOTTE CHECKERS—Announced G Chris needed for minors and the TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS—Agreed to terms with Holt and D Jake Taylor were recalled by Hartford Washington 21 16.568 1/2 INF Ty Wigginton and RHP Seth McClung on charge is $5. SAL boxing class- Miami 17 20.4594 1/2 of the AHL. one-year contracts. TOLEDO STORM—Traded D Jon Sitko to es are held at the Redwood Atlanta 12 23.3438 1/2 TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Charlotte 12 24.333 9 Gwinnett for F Bruce Mulherin. Health Club. Questions? call Rick Bauer, RHP Akinori Otsuka and OF Brad LACROSSE Wilkerson on one-year contracts. Named Bobby Cris at 463-1229. Central Division National Lacrosse League Canyon Miller with six, Craig Jones manager and Randy Whisler coach for COLORADO MAMMOTH—Acquired F Matt W L Pct GB Oklahoma of the PCL; Dave Anderson manager Cleveland 23 13.639 — Taylor from the New York Titans for a 2007 fifth- Bernardi with five and Zach and Scott Coolbaugh coach for Frisco of the round draft pick. Roundup UHS baseball clinic Detroit 21 15.583 2 Texas League; Mike Anderson pitching coach and Chicago 22 17.5642 1/2 Corns with four. The City of Ukiah and the Brant Brown coach for Bakersfield of the SOCCER Indiana 20 18.526 4 California League; Mike Micucci manager and Ukiah High Wildcats would like Milwaukee 17 20.4596 1/2 Danny Clark pitching coach for Clinton of the Continued from Page 6 to announce the beginning of Midwest League; Andy Fox manager for Spokane Major League Soccer WESTERN CONFERENCE of the Northwest League; and Pedro Lopez man- registration for a high school D.C. UNITED—Signed F Luciano Emilio. The Dave-Downey coached baseball clinic supervised by Southwest Division ager, Keith Comstock pitching coach and Paul ’Cats fall to Piner W L Pct GB Herfurth coach for Arizona of the Arizona League. team continues defeating all the Ukiah High School baseball Dallas 31 8.795 — COLLEGE The Daily Journal coaching staff. Come join the San Antonio 27 12.692 4 National League on-comers. Big-time rebouding and fun and learn about every Houston 25 13.6585 1/2 NORTHEAST CONFERENCE—Named Heather New Orleans 14 22.38915 1/2 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Agreed to terms Soellner administrative intern. scoring from Tyler Frey and aspect of the game: hitting, slid- Memphis 9 30.231 22 with RHP Jose Valverde, 2B Orlando Hudson and ALABAMA—Named Burton Burns assistant foot- ing, fielding, and much more. RHP Brandon Lyon on one-year contracts. ball coach and Nikki Smith women’s assistant Mendocino men’s bas- Andy Walker couldn’t help This clinic will be held every Northwest Division ATLANTA BRAVES—Agreed to terms with RHP soccer coach. W L Pct GB Rafael Soriano on a one-year contract. ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE—Announced the retire- ketball team slides by the Wildcats defeat Piner. Monday through Thursday from Utah 24 14.632 — CHICAGO CUBS—Agreed to terms with LHP Will ment of Doug Ross, men’s ice hockey coach. 3:30pm till 5:00pm. Clinics will Minnesota 20 16.556 3 Ohman on a two-year contract. COLGATE—Named Nick Monroe secondary Alameda Tyler Frey almost had his run weekly through February Denver 18 17.5144 1/2 CINCINNATI REDS—Agreed to terms with RHP coach and Peter Mayer defensive assistant foot- Portland 15 24.3859 1/2 Kyle Lohse on a one-year contract. ball coach. The Daily Journal first double-double in the los- 1st, 2007. The clinic is open to Seattle 14 25.35910 1/2 COLORADO ROCKIES—Agreed to terms with DANIEL WEBSTER—Named Caitlin Connolly ing effort . Frey finished with boys ages 14 to 18 and is locat- LHP Jeremy Affeldt, RHP Rodrigo Lopez, OF field hockey and women’s lacrosse coach. The men’s basketball team ed at the Ukiah High School Pacific Division Matt Holliday and OF Cory Sullivan on one-year FLORIDA STATE—Named Dexter Carter running 17 points, eight rebounds, W L Pct GB contracts. backs coach. from Mendocino defeated baseball field. There is NO Phoenix 29 8.784 — FLORIDA MARLINS—Agreed to terms with C GEORGIA SOUTHERN—Announced the resig- three steals and three assists. charge for this clinic, however L.A. Lakers 25 13.6584 1/2 Miguel Olivo on a one-year contract. nation of Brian VanGorder, coach, to become Alameda 55-49. The win Golden State 19 20.487 11 HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with RHP linebackers coach of the Atlanta Falcons. “Our kids really played pre-registration is required and L.A. Clippers 17 21.44712 1/2 Brad Lidge on a one-year contract. MINNESOTA—Named Tim Brewster football improves their record to 7-11 can be done at the City of Sacramento 14 21.400 14 MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with coach. overall and 4-3 in the BVC. hard,” said Coach Heath. Ukiah. 411 W. Clay St. Please OF Kevin Mench on a one-year contract. NORTH CAROLINA—Announced Tommy Drew Steliga also almost call the City of Ukiah ——— NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with LHP Thigpen and Ken Browning, assistant football Xavier White led all scor- Monday’s Games Scott Schoeneweis on a three-year contract and coaches, and Jeff Connors, strength and condi- had a double-double, finish- Community Services Washington 114, Utah 111 RHP Jorge Sosa, OF Endy Chavez and C tioning coordinator, will remain on staff. ers with 13 points. Jared Department for more informa- New York 102, Sacramento 97 Ramon Castro on one-year contracts. NORTH CAROLINA STATE—Named Mike Archer ing with 12 points and seven tion call 463-6201. Milwaukee 99, Charlotte 91 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Agreed to terms with defensive coordinator. Giammona made his presence Atlanta 100, Boston 96 OF Aaron Rowand on a one-year contract. ONEONTA—Named Elizabeth Wagner softball assists. Other top-scorers for Chicago 99, San Antonio 87 Claimed INF Greg Dobbs off waivers from coach. felt with 11 points. Freshman Toronto 104, Philadelphia 86 Seattle. PENN STATE—Announced Nathan Galloway left the Wildcats included: Matt Lady ‘Cats fast-pitch New Jersey 105, Indiana 95 PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with the wrestling team and will transfer. Josh Gipson was close behind Minnesota 94, Detroit 90, OT LHP Mike Gonzalez and OF Xavier Nady on one- UTAH STATE—Named Darrell Dickey offensive Gang with 11 points and Andy softball clinic Golden State 108, L.A. Clippers 93 year contracts. coordinator. Giammona with eight points. Phoenix 137, Memphis 122 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with WINTHROP—Named Sally Schulte Polhamus Walker with eight points and Jan. 9-Feb. 2 L.A. Lakers 124, Miami 118, OT OF So Taguchi on a one-year contract. volleyball coach. Other top-scorers included: The City of Ukiah and the Tuesday’s Games WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms 12 rebounds. Orlando vs. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 with OF Chris Snelling, OF Tony Blanco, OF Ukiah High Lady Wildcats would p.m. Frank Diaz, INF Larry Broadway, INF Bernie like to announce the beginning Houston at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Castro, C Jesus Flores, RHP Brett Campbell, of registration for a fast-pitch Cleveland at Seattle, 10 p.m. RHP Shawn Hill, RHP Beltran Perez, RHP Levale softball clinic supervised by the Wednesday’s Games Speigner, RHP Jermaine Van Buren, LHP Matt Sacramento at Toronto, 7 p.m. Chico and LHP Mike O’Connor on one-year con- POTTER VALLEY Ukiah High School Softball New York at Washington, 7 p.m. tracts. coaching staff. Come and learn New Jersey at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Utah at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. American Association COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER about every aspect of the game: Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. hitting, pitching, fielding and SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Agreed to terms Philadelphia at Memphis, 8 p.m. Lic. #471898 much more. 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Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or shootout loss. ——— Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 3 Boston 3, Buffalo 2, SO Phoenix 5, St. Louis 4, SO 8 – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17, 2007 LIVING THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL How to keep kids busy on a long winter day By ANNE WALLACE ALLEN write with their fingers, then erase and with her own two kids — with “Kids love to go in a tent,” she For The Associated Press what they wrote and try something indoor camping trips. Set up a tent said. “They don’t even think they’re BOISE, Idaho — It’s a long win- else. — many are available that stand learning.” ter afternoon, you want to stay It’s easy to whip up some home- without stakes — and put sleeping Whatever it is the kids end up inside, and the kids are raring to do made play dough using supplies that bags in it. doing, don’t direct them, but be something new. are probably in your cupboard. “It’s easy if families have the available if they have questions, and But you don’t have to put a There are dozens of recipes on the space and are willing to make the stay nearby, said Iverson, who said movie in the DVD player to keep Internet, and most use flour, water, mess,” said Adams, who has toasted she often counsels people in her them occupied. There are oodles of cream of tartar, and salt in one com- marshmallows over a candle and parenting classes to focus on their easy projects that will entertain for bination or another. Kids love to use decorated the room like a camp- children instead of on their work or hours, from indoor puppet shows to the mixer, and this is a perfect way ground, with pictures of animals and social life. She knows it’s not easy. tea parties to homemade play Mount Everest, my kids re-enacted to let them do it — after making the the weather. When everyone’s “How do I sit on the floor when I dough. it several times on the bunk bed dough, divide it and let them mix in together, they talk about camping need to check my e-mail?” she Look for things the kids can do with yarn, action figures and food coloring. things — like first aid, swimming, asked rhetorically. “It really takes a themselves — not games that tell Barbies. Tea parties are still a hit with and fishing. commitment to be there.” them what to do. Staging the puppet show is fun kids. Dorothy Miller, a grandmother “When you get to turn the couch too. Kids love to make tickets and in Twin Falls, Idaho, always puts into a castle, that really develops the programs and decide what drinks to one on when her granddaughters or cognitive and social and even the serve at intermission. Dim the lights other children are visiting. Miller physical skills in a way that doesn’t and have one child with a flashlight has a silver tea service and a large happen sitting in front of a televi- serve as the lighting technician, assortment of china and teaspoons sion,” said Sherri Iverson, the exec- spotlighting characters. Recruit she’s collected over the years. She utive director of the American another for special effects; he or she lets each child pick out a cup and Academy of Pediatrics chapter in can play dramatic music, make spoon, lights candles, and serves Idaho. Iverson is also a nurse who background sounds like footsteps or small cookies or tiny sandwiches runs parenting classes at a Boise rain, or just shake beans in a can cut in squares or triangles. For some hospital. “In true play, children when extra noise is called for. reason, she says, this setting seems develop social and emotional skills Putting on the show can even to encourage tea-party behavior. that they don’t get any other way.” teach kids more than stagecraft, said “They have their little pinkies up One easy project is a puppet Blickenstaff. “The puppets have in the air. They like to pour, and show, which can be staged on some- conflict, and they work through they just have a grand time, and thing as simple as a table — with a them,” she said. “It’s a safe place to their manners are just impeccable,” tablecloth — or the back of a couch. practice solving problems before said Miller. “It has a special spell to Wendy Blickenstaff, a Boise land- you try them out on the playground, it.” scape painter with two daughters with real people.” But not all kids will be entranced ages 7 and 9, has turned a wide by the idea of pretty tea cups and doorway in her home into a theater delicate finger food. For a wild little with a collapsible curtain rod — the boy or a girl who hates frills, recast kind with springs on the ends — the concept as a royal feast and tell and some sheets (hang the curtain them they get to be the king and halfway up). Discount stores like queen. Let them make crowns out of Marshall’s sell elaborate cloth construction paper and decorate shower curtains, with fringe, that them with stickers. After a good can give your homemade theater an hand-washing, they can spoon out authentic look. slice-and-bake cookies. Serve hot For the script, Blickenstaff has chocolate with mini-marshmallows her kids make up their own stories in mugs instead of tea in china cups. or use classic tales like “Three Billy For some large-scale art, parent Goats Gruff” or “Hansel and Amy Adams lets kids use butcher Gretel.” Those well-known stories block paper — the large brown are easy to present as good short sheets that come in a roll — and shows and have all the necessary Cray-pas, the bright oil pastels that ingredients: dialogue, danger, sus- look like crayons, to create murals. pense, and resolution. Stories with Recently she used the theme of a swordplay or other physical conflict habitat, where the kids drew a are usually a hit. desert, an ocean or a forest. The puppets themselves are easy “Then I had them go into maga- to come by. Stuffed animals and zines and cut out the animals that dolls fill many roles, and puppets would go into the habitat and glue can be produced from socks — with them on,” said stick-on eyes from the craft store, or Terri Bigelow, a teacher at the Adams, an ele- BIKRAM YOGA buttons, as facial features. Paint Washington Elementary School in mentary school Ukiah’s pens work well for puppet features Boise, doesn’t mind a mess as long teacher. UKIAH Toy Store too. as it’s contained. For little kids, she “They get so If the kids don’t have a wolf but likes to fill a washtub with rice — absorbed because Now is the they love the story of Little Red which is cheap in bulk — and let it’s something NOW Riding Hood, adapt it and put on a the children play there with measur- they take owner- play with a menacing lion -- or ing cups and spoons. ship of,” said Time “You can find out how many tea- OPEN whatever stuffed animal you have Adams. “You’re Winter Intro on hand -- instead. Stage the story spoons are in the cup,” said rarely going to 161 S. Orchard Ave. of the three little pigs with pen- Bigelow, who is partial to games find a kid who Special guins, if that’s what you’ve got. If that incorporate reading, writing or says, No, I don’t 463-0163 (Next to Longs) all else fails, use found materials: math. “They’ll play with it for want to create 115 W. Church St • Ukiah • 468-YOGA Press a cow-shaped salt shaker into hours, because it’s hands-on.’ something.”’ service or build some props out of Bigelow also permits the trans- Adams has Legos. After my family read a chil- formation of her clean kitchen also had success dren’s book about the first ascent of counter into a writing pad with — both in school shaving cream or pudding. The kids Play Today WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! Odds and Ends FUN F VALLEJO (AP) — It’s every gadget fan’s nightmare: A N U cell phone apparently ignited in a man’s pocket and started a U N fire that caused severe burns over half his body. F Luis Picaso, 59, was in stable condition Monday at UC Meet the editor Davis Medical Center with second and third-degree burns to his upper body, back, right arm and right leg, Vallejo Fire Department assistant chief Kurt Henke said. A Children’s Ukiah Daily Journal Editor K.C. Firefighters arrived at a residential hotel late Saturday Play Center night to find Picaso lying on the bathroom floor after the cell Meadows wants to meet you. Head phone in his pants pocket set fire to his nylon and polyester Book a clothes, department spokesman Bill Tweedy said. down to Schat’s Courthouse Bakery “It was either a malfunction or some type of glitch in his FUN phone,” Tweedy said, adding that investigators found no 113 W. Perkins Street Thursday other possible ignition source, such as matches or open Birthday Party flame, nearby. 1252 Airport Park Blvd. morning at 7 a.m. to discuss The flames spread to a plastic chair, setting off a sprinkler Suite B1 - Ukiah • 468-1100 that held the fire in check until firefighters arrived, he said. current events, give her story ideas, Authorities declined to name the manufacturer and model of the phone. The fire and water caused $75,000 damage. respond to stories you’ve read in ——— NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A burger battle is brewing Cradle the Daily Journal, or just chat. between a Texas state legislator and the owners of a restau- rant who claim the hamburger was invented here. Springs With the new session of the Texas legislature now under Pet ResortPR way, Republican State Rep. Betty Brown has proposed a res- Groups of local residents have had olution declaring Athens, Texas, the original home of the Comforting options for pet owners K.C. Meadows rousing conversations hamburger. Brown, an Athens resident, says that a long-ago Daily Walks resident of the town had a luncheonette in the late 1880s and Editor about education, sold the first burgers there. Ukiah Daily Journal Those claims are not sitting well with Ken Lassen Sr., 89, Private Rooms the third-generation owner of Louis’ Lunch, established in Massage transportation, 1895. He says his grandfather came up with the first ham- burger there. Parties child rearing, Lassen said it happened in 1900 when a man rushed into the restaurant asked for something he could eat on the run. 744-1621 • Hopland supervisors’ salaries Ken Lassen’s grandfather grabbed a broiled beef patty and www.CradleSpringsPetResort.com put it between two slices of bread. and more. Mayor John DeStefano Jr., advocating for his city, backs the Lassens and their claims. “We are even the birthplace of George Bush who wants Visit our web site people to think he’s from Texas,” the mayor said. “So yes, the hamburger is as much a New Haven original as President at Bush. Get over it, Texas.” ukiahdailyjournal.com TIME OUT WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17, 2007 – 9 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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THE LEARNING CHALLENGER by Robert Barnett

DIRECTIONS: A. Using each "Chaos Grid" number with its letter one time, arrange the numbers with their letters for the "Order Grid" so each vertical column, horizontal row, and two diagonals each ADD to numbers inside thick lined cells. B. Some correct numbers with their letters have been put into the "Order Grid" to get you started. Also, above the "Order Grid" is a "Decoded Message" clue. C. After you have solved the "Order Grid" doing as direction "A" says, put the let- ters from horizontal rows, from left to right, under "Decoded Message" and make words to form the answer.

CHAOS GRID THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 16 12 13 19 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion RROS 17 14 17 15 Unscramble these four Jumbles, YHRM one letter to each square, 16 13 12 18 HA IP to form four ordinary words. 13 16 20 17 TIGE DEXUE CLUE: PRIME ORDER GRID 62

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-15 20 10 -12 VICT Answer here: A “ ” 12 -14 -8 13 OR I A -9 8 17 -13 (Answers tomorrow) ANDK Jumbles: THYME FAMED SCRIBE BOYISH Yesterday’s 15 -11 -16 15 Answer: What he improved when he jogged — IOGA 1/16/2007 HIS MEMORY College roommates tired of landlord’s tyranical daughter

Dear Annie: I’m 19 and attending college. I and whenever possible, likes to grab his behind “Keeping It Together in Michigan,” whose room with five other girls, and the father of one and give it a good squeeze. husband left her and she ended up on food of them, “Debbie,” owns the house we live in. This woman will call their home and ask stamps. I was married for 24 years. When I The problem? Debbie believes that since it ANNIE’S MAILBOX about Ethan and the kids, but not my daughter. started having problems with arthritis, my hus- is her father’s house, she gets to make all the By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Ethan neither condones nor condemns this band couldn’t deal with it and found someone rules. We all agree on no drinking, smoking or behavior. He does nothing. It’s making my else. The judge awarded me barely enough to doing drugs, but she likes to make up others. daughter upset, to say the least. cover expenses for our son, and it certainly For example, she just broke up with her Dear Annoyed: Debbie is a bully. Rules Everyone has noticed that his mother acts a didn’t cover my medical expenses. boyfriend and gets jealous when she sees me between roommates must be agreed upon by little possessive toward Ethan, but not with her I never thought this would happen to me. I with mine, so she created a “no dates in the the majority. Have a meeting of all roommates, other son. My husband and I love our son-in- should have taken some of my payroll checks house” rule. When another roommate forgot to preferably with Dad there, and present a writ- law, but we don’t know what to do. -- Not So and put them away for a rainy day, but we come home in time for Debbie’s birthday party, ten list of acceptable house rules. Say that new Touchy-Feely always combined our money into joint Debbie made up a 9 p.m. curfew. She now has rules will be voted on. Any time Debbie turns Dear Touchy-Feely: You do nothing. This accounts -- which my ex closed out after he a dress code, tells us what we can and can’t eat off the heat, water or power, be sure to send a is your daughter’s problem, not yours, and it’s took all our money. in the house, and she’s really starting to tick us written complaint to the “landlord.” If Dad gets best if you don’t get involved other than to Annie, warn your readers to put aside some off. repeated notices of tenant abuses, he will tell offer a shoulder to lean on. So Ethan’s mother money, no matter how little. I always thought When we ignore her rules, Debbie does vin- Debbie to knock it off. Otherwise, start saving favors him and pinches his behind. Not great, my marriage would last forever. It’s bad dictive things like turn off the power, water or your money so you can move. No break on rent but it need not be a major deal, either. Your enough to be devastated by divorce, but to be heat. When we complain to her father, he tells is worth the roommate from hell. daughter should discuss this with Ethan. If the financially ruined on top of that really hurts. -- us to just humor her a little. It’s not possible for Dear Annie: My daughter has been married relationship between your daughter and her Supporting My Son Alone me to move out. Am I overreacting? -- to “Ethan” for a few years. Despite being in his mother-in-law is more rivalry than friendship, Dear Supporting: One never wants to Annoyed Roommate 30s, Ethan’s mother calls him “her baby boy,” it will apparently be up to your daughter to believe that a spouse could be such a rat, but it reassure Mom and warm things up. We hope happens often enough that it is wise to have a she will try. nest egg of one’s own. 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The agenda will for a full-time Driver Position Sign up for Social Services DMV, H.S. dip. or regular meeting on Thursday, February 15, THE FOLLOWING include reports and recommendations from Electronic Banking Class A or B license Semester Classes: Workforce equiv. Pick up app. at 2007, at 9:00 a.m., to be held in the Board of PERSON(S) IS the following committees: Watershed Plan- Department Utility. req. F/T + benefits. •Word Processing: Investment Act 401A, Talmage Rd. Supervisors Chamber, 501 Low Gap Road, (ARE) DOING BUSI- ning, Youth Investment, Fiduciary, and Board Provides coverage Application & job Microsoft Word-BOT (WIA) 462-2395. E.O.E. NESS AS: Development. The Board may take action rel- within the depart- desc. avail @ Solid Ukiah, California, will conduct a public hear- 120 Salary - $1825- Facility #236801959 ative to these committee reports and recom- ment including but Wastes of Willits 351 ing on the following project and the Draft Neg- STEPHEN & •Database: Microsoft $2219/Bi-Weekly mendations. There will be an opportunity for not limited to: Wire Community Health Franklin Ave. Willits, ative Declaration at the time listed or as soon WALKERS TRUST Access-CSC 166 This position re- public comment. transfers, ACH, Representative CA. (707)-459-4845 thereafter as the item may be heard. WINERY LIMITED •Graphic Design: searches issues, Prior to the board meeting, interested or- Debit Cards, ATM (CHR) Guidiville EDITOR NEEDED 13300 Buckman Adobe InDesign- analyzes reports CASE#: U 10-2006 ganizations and members of the communi- balancing, Cash Indian Rancheria The Lake County Drive BOT 75 and makes recom- DATE FILED: 5/19/2006 ty are invited to attend a youth grant work- Management, Mer- is seeking a CHR- Record-Bee is look- Hopland, CA 95449 •Presentations: Mi- mendations for the OWNER: MICHAEL RAY JACQUET shop at the same location from 10:00 a.m. chant Bankcard, knowledge of: ing for an experi- crosoft PowerPoint- administration of REQUEST: Use Permit to authorize construc- Trust Winery, LTD. to 11:00 a.m. There will be a brief presenta- and Internet Bank- Diabetes, health ed., enced community BOT 105 the WIA regulations 13800 Old Toll Road tion and question and answer period on the ing. One year bank- vital signs, and IHS journalist to lead our tion and operation of a wireless telecommuni- •Typing/Keyboarding- to the county Work- Hopland, CA 95449 2007 Grantmaking Plan and Request for Pro- ing experience or program preferable. newsroom. The cation facility to support a wireless provider BOT 100 force Investment This business is posals. The goal of the Stewardship Council equivalent combi- HS Diploma required. managing editor is (Edge Wireless), consisting of a 65-foot tall •Skillbuilding (im- Board. 3 yrs. expe- conducted by a Lim- Grantmaking Plan is to improve the lives of nation of education Must have clean responsible the day- prove typing speed)- rience and BA de- monopole, three 4.3-foot tall panel antennas, ited Liability Com- underserved youth by providing greater ac- and experience re- DMV print-out. For to-day operations of BOT 105 gree or experience three equipment shelters, and a 25-kilowatt pany. The registrants cess to outdoor experiences from urban parks quired. Apply in more info. call the newsroom in- Ten-key-BOT 110 may count. FT emergency back-up generator. to watersheds in the wilderness. person at 200 462-3682 cluding assigning commenced to trans- Office Procedures- w/benefits. For info LOCATION: Approximately 3.5 miles south- For additional information, please call (650) North School Conference Center and editing news act business under BOT 140 call: 707-467-5866 east of Redwood Valley, lying on the west 286-5150 or (866) 791-5150, e-mail Street, Ukiah, CA Facility Maint- stories and oversee- the fictitious business Short Weekend or go to [email protected], or submit writ- by Friday, January enance/Attendant: ing page layout. The side of Black Bart Trail (private), 0.4± miles name or names listed Classes: www.mss.ca.gov ten requests to: Pacific Forest and Water- 26, 2007 at 4 p.m. $10.00/hr, 20 hrs/wk ideal candidate will north of its intersection with Road B (CR# above on Jan. 9, Excel-CSC 51 and 52 to “Career shed Lands Stewardship Council, 303 Vin- EOE/AA m/f/v/d some benefits: to have newsroom 231A), located at 9400 Black Bart Trail; APN 2007. Endorsed-Filed Word-BOT 80 and 81 Opportuntities.” tage Park Drive, Suite 150, Foster City, CA assist persons utiliz- management expe- Microsoft Publisher- Closes 2-05-07 Bartender/Cocktail 176-060-26. on Jan. 9, 2007 at 94404. This notice is also posted at ing the conference rience or several BOT 67 Server needed. PROJECT COORDINATOR: Dusty Duley the Mendocino Coun- www.stewardshipcouncil.org. Center and Plaza; years reporting Computer Creations- Accounting Clerk or Experience preferred. CASE#: MS 18-2006/B 32-2006 ty Clerks Office. prepare conference and/or editing expe- BOT 68 A/P – Min. 2 Yrs Exp, 463-2350 DATE FILED: 7/12/2006 /s/Nancy B. Walker rooms and perform rience for a newspa- Beginning Quicken- 10 Key by touch, BOOKKEEPER NANCY B. WALKER light janitorial work, per. Email resume OWNER: WILLIAM & DEBBIE ANDREW LOST & BOT Mnfg Exp + Prior Blue jeans required! CFO and related work as with cover letter to AGENT: BARRETT CO. 10 NOTICES 30 FOUND See the Mendocino Exp., Written, Verbal Full Chg for Industrial assigned. Complete Publisher Gregg REQUEST: Boundary Line Adjustment (B 32- 044-07 College Schedule and Computerized shop, P/T to F/T M-F, BENEFIT job description/app- McConnell at 2006) to transfer 40 acres from Assessor Par- 1-17,24,31,2-7/07 and call Terri at Skills a Must. Physi- QuickBooks, Sal lication available at gmcconnell@ SPAGHETTI 468-3021 (BOT) or cal, Skill Set and DOE & Benefits. cel Number 047-110-16 (Vanneli Parcel) into FICTITIOUS City of Ukiah, 300 record-bee.com. FEED & RAFFLE call Tonia at Drug Screen Req. Please mail resume Assessor Parcel Number 047-110-17 (An- BUSINESS NAME Seminary Ave. Sat. Jan. 27 - 5 PM 468-3126 (CSC) Exc. benefits! to: Daniel Steel, EDUCATION drew Parcel) to facilitate the minor subdivision STATEMENT Ukiah, CA 95482 or at the $15-20/hr. Email 160 Brush St, Ukiah, Para Educators of the reconfigured 80 acre parcel creating File No.: 2006-F0041 [email protected]. www.cityofukiah.com Redwood Valley HELP CA 95482 John Swett Unified THE FOLLOWING Deadline; 5 pm, two parcels containing 40 acres each. Firehouse WANTED Schl Dist. 3.5 PERSON(S) IS 120 AIRPORT Burgundy 8’ couch , 01/19/07. EOE LOCATION: Approximately 6 miles south of for family of hrs/day, 10 sch. mos. (ARE) DOING BUSI- ATTENDANT: Excel. cond. Ukiah, on the north side of McNab Ranch TOM HUBBS GOVERNMENT $9.50-$10.50 / hour, $950 obo $12.04 - $14.64/hr. NESS AS: Road (Private), approximately 2 miles west of For info. & Mendocino County 20/40 hours/week, 485-9485 Call (510) 787-1411 QUICK EFFECTS Department of Social its intersection with Highway 101, located at donations Yep, this is me not to exceed 1,000 x5. The JSUSD is an FENCE CO. Services Caregivers: Looking 485-0487 Bob with my party hours per fiscal EOE. 2401 McNab Ranch Road; AP# 047-110-16 for flex hrs & good 10601 Hwy. 128 hat on. I have been Staff Services year. Pro-rated ben- Engineering Tech. and 047-110-17. pay? Mendocino Boonville, CA 95415 accepted at “Old Administrator efits. Complete job to work for the PROJECT COORDINATOR: Dennis Chaty LOST & Caregivers needs ex- Ronald P. Black Dog Rescue” in description/applica- COOK Indian Health Serv- ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The 30 FOUND Monthly Salary: perience care provid- 10601 Hwy. 128 Denver, Co. I can $1,772 – $2,154 tion available at Senior assisted ice, in Ukiah, CA. ers $10-11/hr + mile- Department of Planning and Building Serv- Boonville, CA 95415 FOUND Black Cock- even bring my City of Ukiah, 300 living. Apply at F/T, DOE Call 707- Application deadline age, benef. Must be ices has prepared a Draft Negative Declara- This business is con- er Spaniel Mix, male. friend Bubba with Seminary Ave. 1343 S. Dora St. 462-5314 x. 104 for for this position: able to transport cli- tion for the above project (no significant envi- On Lk. Mendo. Dr. & me, if there is room Ukiah, CA 95482 or further job details ducted by an Individ- 02/05/07 ents to appts. Re- CUSTOMER ronmental impacts are anticipated which can- State St. Call to iden- in the car. Now all I Close of business. www.cityofukiah.com SERVICE and a copy of the ual. The registrant quires good reff. tify 462-2284 need is a ride to Deadline: 1/31/07. REPRESENTATIVE vacancy announce- not be adequately mitigated). A copy of the commenced to trans- Apply online at clean DMV, Valid Denver or Fort Col- EOE Savings Bank ment. Or visit Draft Negative Declaration is available for act business under www.mss.ca.gov CDL & Auto ins. lins. I would like to or contact of Mendocino www.usajobs.com, public review at 501 Low Gap Road, Room the fictitious business 1-877-964-2001 be able to help with Merit System Services County has one and refer to an- name or names listed 1440, Ukiah, California and at 790 South the gas expenses, at (916) 263-3614. CAREGIVERS: full-time CSR posi- nouncement #HHS- Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, California. The above on Jan. 16, so I am accepting Openings for F/T & tion open at our IHS-CA-2007-0007 staff report and notice are available on the 2007. Endorsed-Filed donations too. Call P/T positions Hopland Branch. EOE. Department of Planning and Building Serv- on Jan. 16, 2007 at FOUND IN POTTER Sage to help me All Shifts FT & PT supporting people Cash handling and EVERGREEN ices website at the Mendocino Coun- VALLEY-Orange & 467-6453. Available!!! with disabilities. Most customer service ty Clerks Office. ❤❤❤ Love Bob include overnight HEALTH CARE www.co.mendocino.ca.us/planning. white long hair cat. No experience skills required. Must /s/Ronald P. Black EOE paid with competitive pass Teller Test to Come join our team! Your comments regarding the above project This is a well groom- needed. Higher wage RONALD P. BLACK ed, healthy cat that wages & full benefits. qualify for interview. Immediate openings: and/or the Draft Negative Declaration are in- Mendocino with experience. *CNA’s-All 045-07 has had good home- 100 INSTRUCTION Some great compen- Bilingual desirable. vited. Written comments should be submitted County This year’s seniors sating weekend Apply in person at Shifts/Full Time 1-17,24,31,2-7/07 care. Someone must Gain Graphics to the Department of Planning and Building welcome. Full train- shifts. Some two- Savings Bank, 200 $600 Sign on bonus FICTITIOUS be looking for this kit- Design Skills Department of Services, at 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1440, ty. Please go to Men- ing provided. Drug person transferring & North School Pay for experience. BUSINESS NAME Gain experience with Social Services testing required, can- personal care duties. Street, Ukiah CA Noc shift Ukiah, California 95482, no later than Wed- docino County animal graphics for design- Currently recruiting STATEMENT Background check & by Friday, January differential. New nesday, February 14, 2007. Oral comments Control, 298 Plant ing and producing for: nabis not tested for File No.: 2007-F0022 Road and ask to see hire. Assist disabled good DMV. 367-6934 26, 2007 at 4 p.m. Competitive wage may be presented to the Planning Commis- quality newsletters, Eligibility scale. Check us out THE FOLLOWING this beautiful cat in in their home and on CLASS A TRUCK EOE/AA m/f/v/d sion during the public hearing. brochures, ads, pro- at 1291 Craig Ave. PERSON(S) IS cage 65. 895-3785 Supervisor DRIVER The Planning Commission's action regarding motional and PR ma- outings. Call for Lakeport (Next to (ARE) DOING BUSI- Found on 12/31 For info go to: Local Napa familiar Customer Acct./ this item shall be final unless appealed to the terials-even books interview. 485-5168 Quail Run) or call NESS AS: Laughlin Way, Rdwd www. mss.ca.gov with Oakland ports. Project Mngr. and magazines! Assistat Manager (707) 263-6382 Board of Supervisors. The last day to file an FRANK HOWARD Vly, Sports Bag, to: “Career Driving record max 2 Electronics contract Learn how this tech- Opportunities.” Or for Sears in Ukiah. manufacturer, cust. appeal is the 10th day after the Planning ALLEN REALTORS, “OTOMIX” w/ clothes pts, min 2 years ex- EXPERIENCED nology fits in the call the MCDSS Immed. Opening. admin., purchasing, Commission's decision. To file an appeal of THE SEA RANCH/ & toiletries etc., Call perience. Call SERVER world of graphic de- Jobline 707-467- Apply at 125 S. primary customer the Planning Commission's decision, a written GUALALA to identify. Could be- George @ Apply within sign and publishing. 5866. Closes Orchard Ave. and factory interface, statement must be filed with the Clerk of the long to Randy Willow 707-649-9200. SCHAT’S BAKERY 39145 South High- The class is taught 02-05-07 good benefits, 401k, 485-7567 Automotive 113 W. Perkins St. Board with a filing fee prior to the expiration of way One by a graphic artist CNAs (am&pm) New PC skills a must, working in the field JOURNEYMAN the above noted appeal period. If you chal- Gualala, CA 95445 DENTAL wage scale. Hire on Zyrel Inc, 15322 Finance Manager who will bring real- TECHNICIAN lenge the project in court, you may be limited Harder, INC. ASSISTANT bonus. Pick up shift Lakeshore Dr. #310 Boutique Hopland Ukiah world experience to Prefer Ford expe- to raising only those issues you or someone 35851 Seaward bonuses. Cln fam.like Clearlake, CA 95422. winery seeks PT fin the classroom. Sign Ready for something rience, but will else raised at the public hearing described in Reach (P.O. Box Daily atmosphere. Dawn or [email protected], mgr for budget dev, up this spring for new? We are looking 293) consider other. Deana 462-1436 Fax: 707-995-2584 banking, A/P, con- this notice, or in written correspondence deliv- Journal BOT 65-InDesign for for an outstanding The Sea Ranch, CA Great place to Come Join our tract mgmt, cost ered to the Department of Planning and Build- Publishing, Tuesday dental assistant to Delivered work. Excellent Health Care DIESEL acctg, ADP payroll. ing Services or the Planning Commission at, 95497 and Thursday from join our team in pro- pay and benefits. Specialists MECHANIC Wine ind exp prf’d. or prior to, the public hearing. All persons are This business is con- to Your 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. viding ideal dentistry ducted by a Corpo- to our guests in an 401k. Dealer at Home Care & Excel. pay, good 3-day sched, flex hrs. invited to appear and present testimony in Door For information call Hospice Services ration. State of in- enjoyable atmos- provides ongoing benefits. 3 yrs. min. Email resume with this matter. 468-3021. Mendocino County corporation: Cali- phere. Our technical- training. Come exp. Good DMV salary req. to: Additional information regarding the above Great dynamic [email protected] fornia. The registrant ly advanced, service work for an Award record. 462-6721 noted item may be obtained by calling the De- oriented office re- team & benefits. commenced to trans- Winning team. partment of Planning and Building Services at FIND quires someone self Don’t miss this act business under Ask for Doug opportunity. 463-4281, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. WHAT YOU motivated, able to the fictitious business (707) 433-6598, ●Occupational Employment Opportunities through 5:00 p.m. Should you desire notifica- NEED IN take direction, com- W. C. Sanderson name or names listed fortable with change Therapist: P/T Accounting Assistant tion of the Planning Commission's decision Ford, Healdsburg above on Jan. 9, THE and committed to ●Home Health Occupational Therapist you may do so by requesting notification in C 2007. Endorsed-Filed continued education. Aide: F/T Come to a great place to work writing and providing a self-addressed stamp- L Back Office Person ●RN, Case on March 1, 2007 at This is an incredible Mendocino County Office of ed envelope to the Department of Planning the Mendocino Coun- A opportunity for the needed for busy Manager: FT/PT and Building Services. ty Clerks Office. S right person. Excel- med. off., 20+ hrs., ●RN, On-call Education RAYMOND HALL, Secretary to the Planning /s/Steve Harder S lent salary, benefits salary neg., Send Wkends & Wkdys www.mcoe.us/jobs Commission STEVE HARDER IFIEDS! and hours. Please resume to 246 707-459-1818 ask Secretary 468-0123 call 468-0444 Hospital Dr. for clinical MGR. 12- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17, 2007 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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Great park- nical support to the at LUV Homes, a support & respite. Lakeport, CA $400mo. 213-793-6115 FORD FOCUS 2005 Ukiah, CA 95482 have valid Cal. (postmark not ing. 272-8605 systems manage- Mfg. Housing Lead- Need 1 or 2-parent Info: 707-279-1500 Warranty. accepted). EOE homes, with 1 parent NEW & USED Health Info. Tech. Drivers license. er, A career to want Fantastic Retail TDD: 800-735-2929 $9500. ment of the server home full time. Home EQUIPMENT GREAT NEW forever. 10 stores (Income restrictions 400 707-303-6102 No exp. nec. Need farm and the City’s Need reliable Jour- with no more than 1 Hwy 101 Hopland. MEDICAL, DENTAL, in CA and need 40. apply-Subsidy not FORKLIFT Champ self-starter who’s local area and VISION PKG. neyman plumber 40- biological child con- Hi-ceil’gs hdwd flrs. Nissan Pathfinder Training/sal/comm/ available on all 16’ Forward reach detail-oriented, can wide-area data matching 403B 60k (707)882-2628 sidered. Hi-traffic. 972-2001 1997. 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Credit reprt/ Street, Lakeport, CA $500. 459-0166 Office and spread- ings, on duty meals, Nights, weekends & Hdwd. flrs.Lg. lot. or Anthony Stahl tems management Child Dev. Tchr per- score req. 485-0841 Informes at tel: 707- sheets with excel- Apply: Trinity Youth holidays. Please call $292K. 485-6106 707-456-3101 experience in a mit or CA credential 279-1500 HOT TUB lent English and Services 915 W. Wendy at 707-485- 4 bdrm 2 bth. Com- complex informa- req'd. Deadline: Beverly Sanders TDD: 800-735-2929 Human Resource grammar skills re- Church St. or on line 6749 for an applica- $500! 391-8033 pletely remod. Lg yd. tion systems envi- 1/26/07. Contact Barb Realty (Restricciones basa- quired. Accurate @www.trinity ys-org tion. EOE/ADA $399,000. By owner Assistant- 30 ronment. 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❤ tion & computer Healdsburg, CA Office in Ukiah, for $725 cover. 707-766-8622 and/or education in include reception, 4.5 hours a day, Lg. studio. Part furn. skills. Supportive 95448. Phone 707- project atty pos. in pi- Laws Ave - 2/1.5 ba. banking or finance answering phones, 4 days a week. All utils & cable TV Hughsnet 7000F HOME family working envi- 431-3322. Open lot pro per clinic w/lo- $740 preferred. Apply in filing, copying, faxing. ★Paraprofessional pd. N/P. $625+ $450 dish & modem, used ronment. Salary $10 until filled. Find us cal courts. CA San Jacinta - 2 SWEET person at 200 Word processing (Teacher Aide) sec. dep. 462-4476 1 mo. $280. +, DOE. Must pass on the Web at Bar membership. bd/1.5 ba. $1100 North School experience required. 3.75 hours a day, 272-1922 HOME fingerprint back- www.ci.healdsburg.ca. Salary DOE Exc. E. Gobbi - 3bd/2ba us Street, Ukiah, CA $11.00/hr. Call Sue 5 days a week. ground, pre-employ- bens. Send resume, house $1195 320 DUPLEXES PETS & $72,500 ment physical & TB by Friday, January at 463-2822 for info. Info. & app.: Oak Knoll - 3bd/2ba Outgoing Energetic writing sample w/3 2 bdrm, 1bth, ac, 500 SUPPLIES 2bdrm. 1ba. home before hire, valid INSURANCE office 26, 2007 at 4:00 Ukiah Unified House $1350 Well Spoken refer’s to L. Hillegas, fenced yd, w/s/g pd., AKC Chocolate Lab with bonus room CDL, clean DMV. in Ukiah looking for p.m. EOE/AA School District Complete listing Customer Service LSNC, 421 N. Oak 1818 S. Dora #3, no pups for sale, mom & on approx. 4 Fax resumes to: an experienced team m/f/v/d Personnel available at 320 S. for phone and coun- St. Ukiah, CA 95482. pets, $825 + 825 dad on site, $425 ea. acres with some (707) 462-6994 or member. Insurance Commission State St. 462-5198 ter sales. Must have Fax (707) 462-9483 dep. 462-1396 459-2746 fenced pasture mail to: Attn: HR license a+, but can 1056 N.Bush St. Loan Secretary/ good spelling and EOE and barn near Dept. P.O. Box 422 earn while training. Ukiah, CA 95482, LEE KRAEMER German Shepherd Fort Bragg typing abilities. Bilin- Upper lake Older 4 beautiful Ozark, Ukiah, CA 95482. Bilingual a+. Offering Support Staff for 463-5205 PROPERTY MGMT AKC/ OFA 12 wks The Savings Bank gual a+. Must pass bdrm 2 bth Near Arkansas. Ap- Facility #236801918, salary plus bonus & develop.delayed Job description Spacious 1bd1ba. Great companion. of Mendocino drug test and back- schools $1100/mo. prox. 1 hour from 236801917. EOE benefits. Email adults. Community available at: $750. Very smart $500. County has a full- ground check. +dep. 275-2128 Fort Smith. resume: bob.mirata. based program. 1 to www.edjoin.org POOL, LAUNDRY, 275-9477 time opening for 32 hrs/wk Mon-Fri. Seller is a Immed. PT Kennel [email protected] 1 or 1 to 2. $9-$11/hr E.O.E. CARPORTS HOMES Loan Secretary II Starting pay $8.50/hr No Section 8. Mendocino Co. Attendant or fax: 707-468-3811 DOE. Will train. Fax Wastewater 330 FOR RENT 20 hrs. Mon.-Fri. in our Fort Bragg + commission & ben- 463-2134 510 LIVESTOCK CA. resident. resume 707-814-3901 Treatment Plant 2 Bdrm, 2 Bth, 50 E. Maint. exp. a plus. office. Performs a efits. Apply in person NEW YEAR’S DOMESTIC 707-485-5255 Telephone opera- Supervisor: Center St. Hopland, PT Dog handler/of- wide range of sec- Hometown Shopper SPECIAL! RABBITS serious tor, comp lit., flex. Total annual com- $1200/mo $1400/dep fice assist. 20 hrs. retarial and admin- 194 Ford Rd. Ukiah. 1/2 off one month’s Fryers $12 ea. inquiries only. hrs, nights & wkds, pensation package No Pets. 744-1671 Wed.-Sun. Works istrative tasks in- P/T experienced rent. w/6 mo. lease. 485-8803 Apply in person at up to $93,799, in- ❤
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❤ closely with Shelter cluding accounting Breakfast & Lunch Roomy 2bd., 1 ba. 960 N. State St. cluding flex dollars 2 bedroom, 1 bath GARAGE manager & trainer. Mendocino County and transcription Line Cook 468-8741 Close to schools & Ukiah and management SALES Fax resumes to Hu- Public Health Alco- duties. Requires a house, for rent 590 incentive pay. shopping. mane Society 462-0665 hol and Other Drug minimum of two Program Director, $1250/mo. In FREE GARAGE WE BUY HOUSES Telephone Operators $5,303-$6,446/mo., Call Selzer Realty Program is seeking years experience in Transition Age Calpella 489-1726 SALE SIGNS. $$ FAST $$ Immediate opening All shifts available. plus benefits; Grade 468-0411 applicants for: a multi-task, detail- Youth Program: Realty World Selzer Call us today @ A/P, P/R person Apply in person IV CA wastewater 2bdrm, 2bth lg. kitch. oriented position; FT, Ukiah. Oversee 7 NEWER Realty. 350 E. Gobbi (707) 462-9000 needed w/cost acctg Substance 516 S. School St. cert.& 4 yrs. w/ newer appli. lg lot, Experience and/or bed transitional living 2 BEDROOM. or visit us @ exp. 32-40 hrs/week. Suite A - Tues-Sat. Exp. req’d; 3 car gar., $1350/mo. REC VEH Abuse education in bank- program for older DW\Garage+pool norcalbuyshouses.com 2 yrs. exp. req. Bene- Aft. 11 am. 707-975-0805 CAMPING ing or finance pre- homeless youth, Deadline: 2/5/07. $850 mo. 463-2325 610 fits. Competitive sal- Therapist ferred. Requires oversee/implement THE BOONVILLE Complete job de- Terry Camp Trailer ary. Exp. in MS Word $3159-$3842/Mo 3bd2ba. kit., liv.rm. advanced skills in new services for tran- BAR AND GRILL scriptions/applica- 18’ Exc. cond. Like WOW! $499k & Excel. Spanish flu- $1200/mo.,$1500dep Substance windows, spread- sition age youth, es- now accepting appli- tions available at new. $6,000. Firm. Walk to the 1st Tee ency desirable. Mail .Incl. cable, wtr. garb. sheets & word pecially those w/ cations for all posi- City of Ukiah, 300 Mike 743-1371 at Golf Course, 1 lev- resume to 10751-B Abuse Back yard. 468-5435 processing, with mental health issues. tions: Bartenders, el cust.hm., remdld in Main St., Potter Val- Counselor Servers, Barbacks, accurate typing at Requires BA/equiv, UKIAH 3bd2ba. Oak Manor MOTOR- ‘97, 3bd3ba 1800 sf. ley, 95469 or email to Cooks, Dishwashers. $2353-$2861/Mo 60WPM. The posi- counseling, case 140 Zinfandel $1400 + dep. Pets CYCLES Realty World Selzer [email protected] 707-489-1711 620 Work in a school- tion requires an in- management, admin- 1bd1ba. $660 neg. Gar.Near school Margaret North Seminary Ave. 2004 Honda XL 650 Join the Helpful based adolescent dividual with strong istrative experience. 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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs Today Thu. Today Thu. TODAY and tonight’s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 63/39/s 66/37/s Napa 57/33/pc 58/30/s Antioch 53/32/pc 54/32/s Needles 58/34/pc 59/34/s 55° Arroyo Grande 59/34/pc 62/27/s Oakland 54/34/r 57/36/s Sunrise today ...... 7:30 a.m. Atascadero 56/26/pc 59/27/s Ontario 57/36/s 61/35/s Sunset tonight ...... 5:16 p.m. Rockport 51/39 Auburn 52/31/pc 54/32/s Orange 63/39/s 65/34/s A little a.m. rain; otherwise, Moonrise today ...... 6:43 a.m. Barstow 49/26/s 54/26/s Oxnard 60/39/pc 60/40/s mostly cloudy Moonset today ...... 3:39 p.m. Laytonville Big Sur 52/35/pc 58/40/s Palm Springs 58/38/s 65/40/pc Covelo 49/23 Bishop 40/16/sh 48/17/pc Pasadena 59/38/pc 63/41/s 52/25 Blythe 58/31/pc 60/34/s Pomona 61/37/s 65/32/s MOON PHASES Burbank 59/37/pc 64/38/s Potter Valley 55/27/c 58/31/s TONIGHT Westport California City 49/28/pc 51/29/s Redding 55/33/s 58/34/s New First Full Last 53/37 Carpinteria 54/45/pc 59/36/s Riverside 56/33/s 59/33/s Catalina 52/45/pc 55/45/s Sacramento 54/32/pc 55/32/s 27° Chico 56/32/s 56/33/s Salinas 54/32/pc 60/34/s Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 52/35/pc 53/37/s San Bernardino 61/35/s 64/34/s Death Valley 48/25/s 51/28/pc San Diego 57/45/s 62/44/s Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Feb. 1 Feb. 10 54/32 57/32 A starlit sky and cold Downey 62/42/pc 66/40/s San Fernando 57/39/pc 61/37/s Encinitas 59/40/s 62/39/s San Francisco 54/39/r 58/41/s ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 61/34/s 63/36/s San Jose 55/33/pc 57/35/s 53/23 Eureka 53/29/pc 53/34/s San Luis Obispo 57/30/pc 61/32/s Ukiah through 2 p.m. Tuesday 51/38 Redwood Valley Fort Bragg 54/32/c 56/34/s San Rafael 55/42/r 54/35/s THURSDAY 55/28 Temperature Fresno 52/30/pc 52/32/s Santa Ana 58/40/s 62/40/s 61° High ...... 52° UKIAH Gilroy 58/31/pc 60/31/s Santa Barbara 59/32/pc 63/34/s Low ...... 25° 55/27 Indio 61/33/s 65/33/s Santa Cruz 56/39/pc 59/37/s 32° Normal high ...... 56° Lakeport Irvine 58/40/s 62/40/s Santa Monica 59/41/pc 62/42/s Normal low ...... 37° 55/32 Hollywood 61/42/pc 65/41/s Santa Rosa 58/30/r 61/31/s Philo Record high ...... 75° in 1920 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 44/22/s 48/15/s S. Lake Tahoe 30/6/s 37/9/pc 53/31 Boonville Lodi 53/30/pc 53/31/s Stockton 53/29/pc 53/31/s Mostly sunny Record low ...... 20° in 1949 53/32 55/31 Precipitation Lompoc 55/34/pc 55/33/s Tahoe Valley 30/6/s 37/9/pc Long Beach 58/37/pc 63/39/s Torrance 59/45/pc 62/42/s 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Tue...... 0.00” Gualala Los Angeles 62/43/pc 64/42/pc Vacaville 56/33/pc 56/33/s FRIDAY Month to date ...... 0.41” Mammoth 30/10/sf 41/9/pc Vallejo 56/37/pc 56/32/s Normal month to date ...... 3.93” 53/43 Clearlake 55/32 Marysville 54/31/pc 54/32/s Van Nuys 56/38/pc 63/37/s 62° Season to date ...... 10.79” Modesto 52/29/pc 52/31/s Visalia 50/30/pc 51/31/s Last season to date ...... 28.61” Monrovia 60/39/pc 65/38/s Willits 53/23/c 56/29/s Normal season to date ...... 18.23” Cloverdale 35° Monterey 53/35/pc 58/35/s Yosemite Valley 37/19/pc 43/18/pc 56/35 Morro Bay 60/31/pc 61/39/s Yreka 40/17/s 41/17/s Sunshine and patchy clouds 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.

Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 733.31 feet; Storage: 61,542 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 160 cfs Outflow: 132 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .035 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: 1.48 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .033 ppm (.25 ppm) Ukiah Valley Mortuary 468-8446 195 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah “The Mortuary With a Heart!” We own and operate our own crematory FD 1680 two men were arguing about, Shooting Miller said. The two are believed to have been friends. Market prices soar for California’s citrus Continued from Page 1 Miller said he did not know if Associated Press U.S. government for disaster status, which Nearly every winter crop is affected by Gray was armed on the night FRESNO — Gov. Arnold would allow California to seek aid from the freeze, from avocados to strawberries Lot 4 on Reservation Road in he was killed. Schwarzenegger asked the federal govern- the U.S. Department of Agriculture and to fresh-cut flowers, but it’s the state’s cit- Laytonville. Campbell was arrested on ment Tuesday for disaster aid because of Small Business Administration to offset rus crop that stands to take the biggest eco- Gray was pronounced dead suspicion of murder and is an ongoing cold snap that has destroyed losses to growers and other businesses. nomic hit. at the scene by paramedics. being held at the Mendocino nearly $1 billion worth of California citrus, “This is not just about the crop this year. “We may adjust the prices as we discov- Deputies were responding County jail on a $500,000 and industry officials said shoppers will It could also have a devastating effect next er the full extent of the damage next week, to reports of an accidental bond. feel the sting through higher prices for year,” Schwarzenegger said. “My adminis- but for now, if you bought an orange at the shooting at the residence. Miller said both men had oranges, lemons and other produce. tration will make sure that we do every- supermarket for 50 cents, expect to pay a Further investigation revealed criminal records but said he Visiting a Fresno orange grove, thing we can to help the farmers and work- dollar to $1.49 for it,” said Todd Steel, the shooting was not an acci- didn’t know if either of them Schwarzenegger said he was asking the ers get through this.” owner of Royal Vista Marketing. dent, Miller said. had a violent criminal history. The incident is under -- yet to be constructed -- to lobby and restrooms as well as ments, essentially competing Deputies learned Gray had investigation, and there is no been visiting Campbell at his SPACE accommodate changing on the purchase of the build- against itself for capital funds. known motive at this time, scenery, lighting and room for ing, and has $1 million in the Currently, SPACE is wait- home. The men argued and Miller said. then Campbell went into his performers. bank. ing to begin its third phase of Campbell had not been Continued from Page 1 The new plans are designed It’ll take raising at least the project, which will see the house, returned with a .22 cal- scheduled for arraignment at iber Ruger and shot Gray once and stage. to maximize space, also adding another million to complete the construction of the stagehouse press time. a rehearsal area below the project, which may be a diffi- in the face, Miller said. Ben Brown can be reached at “The donor wanted to make and completion of the auditori- It is not known what the [email protected]. the donation to an organization stage and costume storage cult task, Arnold said. um. that would keep the building above the greenroom, also yet When SPACE was formed Arnold said that may begin and use the building in a really to be constructed. by Arnold and Near in 1995, as soon as this summer, and contract with NCO. positive way, and there we “I’m really supportive of both had been teaching per- then, as money becomes avail- Union However, the process was were,” said Mary Ann SPACE having the space they forming arts in the area for able, the greenroom and addi- not easy. Villwock, chairwoman of need,” Commissioner Mary some time. The real impetus tional classroom space would Continued from Page 1 After a majority of Head SPACE’s board. Anne Landis said, however, for creating the nonprofit be added. Start workers indicated their Now, nearly eight years noting concern that the large school, Arnold said, was hav- “Once we have our own the- already represents Head Start wish to unionize to the later, and after offering count- structure -- adding between ing the ability to provide schol- ater functioning, we can really employees in Sonoma Coun- National Labor Relations less after-school and summer two and six feet to the stage- arships to youth who might not plan our program around hav- ty. Board in September, NCO classes in drama, dance, house’s height in places was otherwise be able to attend. ing performances that make Workers at the 11 Head challenged the right of lead singing, musical theater and also proposed -- would stand “We wanted to be able to sense for us rather than just Start sites in the two counties teachers to be part of the cultural education to children out in the primarily residential expand our student base when a theater’s available,” have been organizing since union, saying teachers have of all ages, as well as showing neighborhood. beyond the children whose Arnold said. June to gain union representa- supervisorial duties and six to eight productions each The commission asked pro- parents could afford to pay for It will also allow the pro- tion and the ability to negoti- should not be eligible. year in rented halls, they’ve ject architect Bill McCandless classes for them, and we could- gram, which on any given ate a contract with North But the NLRB, a federal decided SPACE needs more to modify the proposed expan- n’t afford to not charge tuition. afternoon occupies the two Coast Opportunities, the non- sion plans to include some We realized forming a non- government agency, ruled space. classrooms at its leased studio profit agency under which the “We realized that we’d been larger windows, an arched profit was what we really on Church Street and addition- federally-funded pre-school Nov. 20 that the 22 lead teach- doorway at the rear of the needed to do, so we did,” ers should be included as part sort of blinded by the glory of al rooms at Ukiah United program for low-income fam- the idea of getting a theater, but stagehouse and a row of street Arnold said, adding that Methodist Church, to have a ilies operates. of the bargaining unit along trees along its perimeter on SPACE gives $50,000 to more permanent, centralized with the rest of the staff. when it came down to making Now, the more than 100 something that was going to be Bush Street to break up the $60,000 in scholarships every home. workers in the new Head Start The NLRB also presided functional and usable -- not structure’s mass, before unani- year. “Having our own theater is bargaining unit, which over the election process and just for us, but for all the other mously approving the plans. Now, SPACE must continue just going to be amazing,” includes the schools’ 22 lead the vote count, which took community groups that are To date, SPACE has spent to raise the money it needs for Arnold said. teachers, associate teachers, place in its office in San very interested in using this about $1.5 million on renova- its programs, as well as raise Katie Mintz can be reached at aides, cooks and family sup- Francisco, with Head Start downtown theater space -- that tions and construction of the money for the capital improve- [email protected]. port and resource specialists, staff serving as observers and we needed to be practical and will elect its bargaining team SEIU staff members present ask for something that would and prepare proposals for its as well. really be functional,” Arnold said. Business Financing On Jan. 10, the Ukiah roadway reduced traffic to Planning Commission condi- Semis one lane on northbound tionally approved a plan to add Local decisions. Highway 101 for three hours. an additional 1,120 square feet Continued from Page 1 Firefighters from the of floor area to the proposed Local servicing. Leggett Valley Fire Protection structure, allowing for a larger Neither vehicle was haul- District and the Piercy Fire fly gallery above and wider Local commitment. ing a load, but debris were Department responded to the wings to either side of the stage scattered across the roadway scene and helped with the cleanup. Officials from the from the crash. Additionally, Whether your needs include working capital, the fuel tank of Garner’s semi California Department of Transportation also responded business expansion, or real estate construction ruptured, spilling 35 gallons and assisted with traffic con- loans, our lenders are here to help you succeed! of diesel onto the roadway, trol. according to the CHP. 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Since 1969 Steven & Rebecca Stern 101 N. State Street, Suite A material evidence, Miller said. The Sonoma County Bomb Ukiah, CA 95482 Palacios also told the clerk he Squad was contacted, but at UKIAH’S REAL (707) 467-2280 was working for Arizona Sen. press time it was not known John McCain and was operat- whether the bomb squad had Diamond & Gemstone ing under “code.” arrived at the courthouse. Experts 118 S. State St., Ukiah Palacios then left the court- Ben Brown can be reached at Call 1-866-869-MORE (6673) or go online at www.novb.com ƒMember FDIC house, and was arrested a [email protected]. Phone/Fax (707) 462-0907