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7 58551 69301 0 THURSDAY Aug. 2, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 149 Number 115 email: [email protected] Brothers’ marijuana trial to go to jury By BEN BROWN brothers Memo and Mark Parker. homes on Gardens Avenue Oct. 16, Nerli said in his closing that the ers,” Nerli said. “It is not a shield for The Daily Journal “They’re relying on your commu- 2006. brothers took advantage of the legiti- them to hide behind.” David Nick, the attorney for Memo nity outrage to get a conviction in this In his closing argument mate rights of medical marijuana Nick said Memo Parker is a mem- Parker, in his closing argument case,” Nick said. Wednesday, Nerli said police seized users to make money selling marijua- ber of the Green Cross, a San Wednesday accused Deputy District Memo and Mark Parker are both 425 marijuana plants and between 45 na. Francisco-based medical marijuana Attorney James Nerli of “stoking the on trial on drug charges connected to and 100 pounds of processed marijua- “The Compassionate Use Act does flames” of community fear to convict the service of a search warrant on two na from the houses. not allow people to become drug deal- See MARIJUANA, Page 15
Ukiah season RV man EARS A PACKIN gets under way arrested in P ’ ’ with Delta pears child sex By. K.C. MEADOWS The Daily Journal ears are moving fast through the Alex Thomas pear packing sheds as pears P from Sacramento are packed for ship- abuse case ment throughout the Americas. By BEN BROWN The “Delta pears,” as they are called, The Daily Journal come in earlier than Ukiah Valley pears and Mendocino County sheriff’s deputies, are shipped here for packing, according to working with the Napa County Sheriff’s Tony Linegar, assistant agricultural com- Office, arrested a Redwood Valley man missioner for Mendocino County. Tuesday, on suspicion of sexual abuse of a Linegar said picking of our valley pears child that is alleged to have occurred in will likely begin next week. Mendocino and Napa counties. “So far the growers I’ve talked to say According to sheriff’s reports, the MCSO they don’t expect any labor problems,” detective unit was contacted on July 19 about Linegar explained. “Several farm labor con- the suspect, Kenneth H. Davidson, 65, of tractors have come in to register to pick Redwood Valley. pears already.” MCSO Lt. Kurt Smallcomb said In 2006, Lake County suffered a major Davidson is known to Mendocino County pear crop loss because there were not law enforcement, but Smallcomb would not enough pickers available. Part of the prob- say whether Davidson is a known sex lem was an early wine grape season which offender. Davidson is not listed on the occupied farm laborers and, Linegar said, Megan’s Law Web site. pear owners in that county apparently did Napa County sheriff’s detectives were not line up labor contracts early enough in investigating Davidson in connection with the season. the alleged molestation of a 6-year-old “It’s really important to arrange for your Angwin girl. labor way ahead,” he said. A grower can The girl had come forward to the NCSO hire a farm labor contractor, and growers and told them she had been molested by can even share crews for different crops if Davidson, her relative, according to sheriff’s it’s planned ahead. reports. So far, our own pear season crop is look- Smallcomb said the Sheriff’s Office is ing good, Linegar said. It’s big and fairly declining to identify the relationship to pro- disease free, due in large part to a relatively tect the girl. dry spring which kept scab at bay. Scab is a disease that will bring raised brown spots - or scabs - onto a pear and ruin it for the See ARREST, Page 15 lucrative, fresh market. Lake and Mendocino counties provide much of the fresh pear market in the U.S. and we also export pears, according to Linegar, who spends much of his time dur- Open house for ing this fruit season inspecting pears for export. He even travels to the Sacramento Valley to inspect its export pears coming to UVAP planned our packing plants. By ZACK SAMPSEL “A lot of our fresh pears go to Wal-Mart, The Daily Journal and we export to Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal The Mendocino County Planning Team is and Canada,” Linegar said. The Wal-Mart Incoming pears are sorted according to quality and size at the Alex Thomas hosting an open house Aug. 14 as a chance Superstores like the big Bartletts, Linegar packing plant. Some pears will be juiced and some canned, but the best will for the public to continue to review and learn said, but the Mexico market is different. be eaten fresh. about the possible visions for the Ukiah “They prefer a smaller pear,” Linegar Valley Area Plan. said. “We kinda like our pears soft. They “This is an ongoing effort for many like them green, hard and crisp in Mexico.” months now, and there are many members of Pears that don’t have the quality to be the public who are interested,” said Chief sold as fresh - pears with bruises or disease Planner Phil Gorney. “They will learn more marks - often go to canning plants. detail about each of the alternatives present- “But most of these orchards are on such ed. That way they will have more informa- a strict regimen that our pears are really tion to then give feedback to the county.” clean,” Linegar added. The Ukiah Valley Area Plan is a document Inspecting tens of thousand of pears over that will, it is hoped, map the next 20 years the past six-and-a-half years, Linegar said of development in the valley. he has only found two with worm damage While the proposed change in zoning of and has never found a pear with a live the old Masonite property from industrial to worm - which would prohibit export. commercial has so far gotten the lion’s share “Farmers are very much on top of the of the attention when the UVAP is discussed, pest situation; they monitor their orchards the plan will affect a lot of other things in the really closely. Also, a lot of the bad fruit is valley as well, like where new housing will sorted out at the packing shed. By the time go, what areas will remain preserved for agriculture and how future traffic patterns See PEARS, Page 15 will unfold. The open house, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ukiah Valley Conference Center at Completing one of the final steps in 200 S. School St., will provide information the pear-packing process, Leonila about the possibilities for the UVAP. Rodriguez applies stickers to the Members of the County Planning Team, fruit before shipment. as well as its consultants Moore, Iacafano and Goltsman and Leonard Charles and
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scheduled for Friday through FUNERAL NOTICES SHERIFF’S REPORTS Sunday at French’s Camp, 10 The following were miles south of Garberville on [\ Hollow Tree Lum- wife of nearly 48 years, Ernest retired to Ukiah compiled from reports Highway 101. DONALD FRANK MACKENZIE ber and Crawford Lumber Mary, in July of 1997. with his loving wife Betty prepared by the Those driving through the Memorial services for Company. He then Memorial contributions C. Schultz in 1982 Mendocino County area can expect short delays Donald Frank MacKen- became a self employed to Shriners Hospital and moved to Rancho Sheriff’s Office: during the concert and delays zie of Hopland will be held forester until his re- are preferred. Cordova in 1985. Ern- of up to one-hour following on Monday, Au- tirement. He really enjoyed The Eversole Mortuary est Schultz adapted to BOOKED -- Michael John the conclusion of the event. gust 6, 2007 at 11 AM at surveying, finding is in charge of many changes and Moore Jr., 48, of Ukiah, was Local traffic will be the Eversole Mortu- old section corners and just arrangements. lived an adventurous life booked into jail on suspicion allowed to use State Route ary. Don passed away on being out in the and passed on of driving under the influence 271, Thursday through Monday, July 30, woods. [\ Tuesday July 24th at 9:30 and driving with suspended Monday. 2007 at a local Don is survived by his ERNEST W. SCHULTZ P.M. Ernest is sur- privileges at 12:13 a.m. In addition, CalTrans also Convalescent Hospital. daughter Stephanie Ernest W. Schultz born vived by his wife Betty, Tuesday. expects delays on State Route Inurn- Nicolas, son Donald J 06/27/1920 in South daughter Sharon, BOOKED -- Matthew 20 from Interstate 5 to ment will be in Ukiah MacKenzie, grandchil- Dakota migrated from St. step-son Robert and Christian Bush, 36, of Fort Highway 101. Cemetery. dren Patty Hanson, George Paul Minnesota to Grandson’s Anthony and Bragg, was booked into jail on Those arrested by law enforcement officers are innocent until proven guilty. Born May 18, 1928 in Halpin, Katie practice as a licensed con- Chrystian. There will be a suspicion of driving under the People reported as having been arrest- Los Gatos, California, MacKenzie, Helen Nicolas, tractor in California. memorial service influence and hit-and-run with ed may contact the Daily Journal once Don has resided in Shelly Barrett and He raised his daughter held at Eversol Mortuary property damage at 10:18 a.m. their case has been concluded so the four great grandchildren Sharon while building in Ukiah starting at results can be reported. Those who feel Mendocino County for the Tuesday. the information is in error should con- past 72 years. In his early Jack, Charlie, Lillie his cabinet and remodel 1P.M. Friday August 3rd BOOKED -- Dario Benite, tact the appropriate agency. In the case years he worked and Riley. He was preceded business in San Ma- 2007. 38, of Ukiah, was booked into of those arrested on suspicion of dri- in death by his teo County until 1980. jail on suspicion of driving ving under the influence of an intoxi- for the U.S. Forest Service, cant: all DUI cases reported by law under the influence, being enforcement agencies are reported by under the influence of a con- the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes trolled substance and driving no exceptions. Please sign the guest book at www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. Funeral notices are paid announcements. For information on how to place a paid funeral notice or make corrections to funeral notices please call our classified department at 468-3529. without a license at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday. BOOKED -- Ramon Dana CORRECTIONS Death notices are free for Mendocino County residents. Death notices are limited to name of deceased, hometown, age, date of Sierra, 43, of Willits, was death, date, time, and place of services and the funeral home handling the arrangements. For information on how to place a The Ukiah Daily Journal free death notice please call our editorial department at 468-3500. booked into jail on suspicion reserves this space to correct of first-degree burglary and a errors or make clarifications parole violation at 4:19 p.m. to news articles. Significant Tuesday. errors in obituary notices or In a normal year, Wednesday would have been the beginning BOOKED -- Lynda Carole birth announcements will of the summer fire season in Montana, but drought has put most Pere, 31, of Ukiah, was result in reprinting the entire The world briefly of the state two to three weeks ahead of schedule and more hot, booked into jail on suspicion article. Errors may be report- dry weather is forecast. of conspiracy to commit a ed to the editor, 468-3526. “It’s going to be a long season,” said Warren Bielenberg, fire felony, robbery and battery information officer for the Lewis and Clark National Forest in with bodily injury at 10:21 Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, northwest Montana. p.m. Tuesday. LOTTERY NUMBERS other brass deny Tillman cover-up Large wildfires also were active in California, Idaho, DAILY 3: night: 9, 3, 7. WASHINGTON (AP) — Ex-Defense Secretary Donald H. Michigan, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, the National CALTRANS REPORTS afternoon: 5, 4, 3. Rumsfeld and other former Pentagon brass denied a cover-up Interagency Fire Center reported. FANTASY 5: 02, 15, 23, and rejected personal blame Wednesday in the public decep- The No. 1 priority for firefighters Wednesday in the West The following were 32, 39. tions that followed Army Ranger Pat Tillman’s friendly-fire was a blaze in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness north of compiled from reports DAILY DERBY: 1st death in Afghanistan in 2004. Helena that had blackened more than 20,700 acres, or about 32 prepared by the Califor- Place: 11, Money Bags. During four hours of questioning by a House committee, square miles. nia Transportation De- 2nd Place: 12, Lucky Rumsfeld and former generals expressed regret at the partment: Charms. 3rd Place: 04, Big Pentagon’s five-week delay in telling the truth about how Convicted soldier testifies against Ben. Tillman died. He was cut down by bullets fired by his fellow colleague accused of standing lookout TRAFFIC WARNING -- Race time: 1.45.56 soldiers, not in a firefight with the enemy as the military ini- CalTrans is expecting traffic LOTTO: 19-20-28-32- tially claimed. FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — A soldier charged in the delays on Highway 101 as far 47. Yet none of the witnesses, among the very highest-ranking killings of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and her family stood over his south as Willits to result from Meganumber: 27. military officers at the time, said they could or should have colleagues as they raped the girl and pointed his weapon at the the Reggae Rising Festival Jackpot: $48 million. done anything differently to prevent the mistakes that kept the door for security, another soldier testified Wednesday. truth from Tillman’s family and the public. Pfc. Jesse Spielman, whose court-martial entered its third Several of the officials could barely recall how they them- day Wednesday, was within a few feet of the others as they held selves came to learn the circumstances of Tillman’s death, the girl down kicking and screaming, and he did nothing to stop Bridge collapses into the which attracted worldwide attention because he had walked them, Sgt. Paul E. Cortez testified. away from a huge contract with the National Football League’s Military prosecutor Maj. William Fischbach asked Cortez if Mississippi River during Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army after the terrorist Spielman objected to the rape. attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. “When, if ever, does Spielman say, ‘My God, Cortez, what rush hour in Minneapolis “I don’t recall when I was told and I don’t recall who told are you doing?”’ me,” said Rumsfeld, who was making his first public appear- Cortez, his lips trembling, replied: “He doesn’t.” Associated Press plunged into the water and ance on Capitol Hill since President Bush replaced him with MINNEAPOLIS — The onto the land below, the Star- Robert Gates late last year. He was greeted by protesters Armless driver says he’s turning in keys entire span of an interstate Tribune reported. denouncing him as a “war criminal,” but he ignored them. bridge collapsed into the A burning truck and a after two decades of legal disputes Mississippi River during school bus clung to one slant- Democrats agree to greater spy power LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) — There was a time when evening rush hour ed slab, while at least eight nothing could keep Michael Francis Wiley from behind the Wednesday, sending vehicles, cars and a truck were sub- but limit attorney general’s role wheel — not even a triple amputation that makes simple tasks tons of concrete and twisted merged in the river. WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats agreed like tying a shoe impossible. metal crashing into the water. The bus had just crossed Wednesday to give the government greater authority to spy on Even police, who busted Wiley so many times that it’s now The Interstate 35W bridge, the bridge before it crumpled foreign terror suspects, but only temporarily and with court a felony for him to drive, couldn’t stop him. which stretches between into pieces, and broadcast review of the attorney general’s role in deciding how the power But now he is at the end of the road: He is scheduled to face Minneapolis and St. Paul, was reports indicated the children is used. a judge Friday for sentencing on a new round of felony traffic in the midst of being repaired on the bus exited out the back The proposal by Senate Intelligence Chairman Jay and drug possession charges. Prosecutors want to put him in jail when it broke into several door. Rockefeller sought to strike a balance between an urgency to for five years, and this time, Wiley says he’s turning in the keys huge sections. Ramon Houge told the St. The Homeland Security uncover terror plots and a concern by lawmakers about giving for good. Paul Pioneer Press that he was more power to the administration and its embattled attorney “I’m beat. The white flag is up,” said Wiley, 40, from behind Department had received no indications Wednesday night on his way home from work general, Alberto Gonzales. thick glass in the Pasco County Jail. “You can only bang your on the bridge when he heard a White House plans to remove any oversight of the spying head against the wall so long before it hurts.” that the collapse was related to an act of terrorism, depart- rumbling noise, saw the operations by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court “is Wiley lost his arms and most of his left leg in a 1980 acci- ground collapse and cars go simply unacceptable,” said Rockefeller, D-W.Va. dent when he was 13. He fell off an elevated train platform ment spokesman Russ Knocke said in Washington. down. The court, which oversees the Foreign Intelligence while fooling around at an abandoned switching station in New Traffic was bumper to Surveillance Act, “must continue to play an essential role in York City, and grabbed a live electrical line to break his fall. He “At this time, there’s no touched metal while trying to regain his footing, and roughly indication of a nexus to terror- bumper and hundreds of peo- authorizing surveillance and overseeing its execution,” ple would have been Rockefeller said. “They are the trusted steward of FISA, and 11,000 volts of electricity surged through his arms and legs. ism,” Knocke said. It was not clear how many involved, he said. He said cars they can, and must, be a part of any new streamlined approach.” backed up as best they could At issue is a rush to update FISA before lawmakers leave Sunni Arab bloc quits Iraqi government, people were injured. WCCO- Washington at the week’s end for a monthlong break. Summer AM reported that one body and he parked in a construc- generally is considered a vulnerable time for attacks, as more as 142 Iraqis die in attacks nationwide was seen being pulled from tion zone and was finally able people travel and terrorists can move around undetected more BAGHDAD (AP) — Baghdad shook with bombings and the area, covered with a blue to turn around and drive off easily. political upheaval Wednesday as the largest Sunni Arab bloc sheet. the bridge. “It didn’t seem like quit the government and a suicide attacker blew up his fuel An estimated 50 vehicles it was real,” he said. Montana battles top four fires in the tanker in one of several attacks that claimed 142 lives nation- wide. West; hundreds of people evacuated The Iraqi Accordance Front’s withdrawal from the Cabinet leaves only two Sunnis in the 40-member body, undermining Rocking HELENA, Mont. 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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2007 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] What’s Playing THURSDAY ‘The King and I’ DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dancing; no cover; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJ MARK ANTHONY -- Mixed music; Scotty’s Café; 720 N. State St., Ukiah; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Classic musical to be presented by the Ukiah Symphony LYNN THOMPSON AND DJ BAMBOO -- Still lifes and landscape oil paintings by Thompson; Downtempo with The Daily Journal taken from a purportedly mountain beats; Tierra-Art, Garden, Wine; 312 N. School St., Fifty years ago, “The true story. East meets West Ukiah; 5 to 8 p.m.; 468-7936. King and I” fascinated in this dramatic, richly tex- “URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL” -- Live performance; Broadway and moviegoers tured and ultimately uplift- Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 7 p.m.; 462- alike. ing tale. It is 1862 in Siam 9226. Bald was “in” as Yul when the English widow, HIGH DIVING HORSES -- Alternative Duo; Shanachie Brynner, the King of Siam, Anna Leonowens, and her Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; No cover/tips welcome; 459-9194. waltzed Deborah Kerr as young son arrive at the Anna to the tune “Shall We Royal Palace in Bangkok, Dance.” Anna sang “Getting having been summoned by FRIDAY to Know You” and “Whistle the King to serve as tutor to A Happy Tune” to the his many children and DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin’ Joe; Siamese court’s children, wives. The King is largely Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 and romance was in the air considered to be a barbarian a.m. with “We Kiss in a by those in the West, and he FIRST FRIDAY DANCE JAM -- Freestyle dance; Saturday Shadow,” “Hello, Young seeks Anna’s assistance in Afternoon Club; Oak and School St., Ukiah; movement class Lovers,” and “Something changing his image, if not 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Dance Jam 8:15 to 10 p.m.; self-select- Wonderful.” his ways. With both keeping ed fee; 489-3345. Opening their 2007-2008 a firm grip on their respec- GYPSY FAIR FRIDAYS -- Psychic fair; Dragon’s Lair; 101 season, Ukiah Symphony tive traditions and values, S. Main St., Ukiah; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will present “The King and Anna and the King grow to BRET SLAUGHTER -- With Bill T. Hornsby; Techno/Rock; I” for two weekends this understand and, eventually, Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 9:45 p.m.; $5 August: Saturday, Aug. 18; respect one another, in a cover, $2 off w/ Rock Attire; 468-5898. Sunday, Aug. 19; Saturday, truly unique love story. “URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL” -- Live performance; Aug. 25 and Sunday Aug. Performance location: Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m.; 462- 26, at 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Mendocino College Center 9226. 3 p.m. on Sundays. Theatre, 1000 Hensley “BETTY & VERONICA’S COSMIC REUNION” -- Live Featured in the Ukiah Creek Rd., Ukiah. performance; Mendocino College Little Theater; 1000 Symphony production will Sponsors: Ukiah Valley Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah; 7 p.m.; $12 adults, $6 children; be Bunny Edwards as Anna, Medical Center, Wal-Mart, 462-9370. Sanderson Hill as the King, and Fetzer Vineyards. PAULA SAMONTE -- Smooth jazz; Hopland Inn; 13401 Melissa Dunham as Tuptim, Major underwriters: S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 8 to 10 p.m; 744-1890. Ian Parmenter as Lun Tha, Mendocino College, Ukiah STONE AGE DUO -- Sexy grooves; Himalayan Café; 1639 and Denise Doering as Bunny Edwards will be performing as Anna in the Daily Journal, S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 467-9900. Lady Thiang. Ukiah Symphony production of “The King and I,”to KWINE/KMKX. Tickets in Many other local actors be performed two weekends in August. advance at Mendocino and singers round out the Book Company, Ukiah; SATURDAY cast which includes a cho- ed in concert form. “The Rodgers and Oscar Leaves of Grass, Willits; or rus of wives and many King and I” is presented as Hammerstein II, the “King at the door. $20 Adults, $18 M.C.P -- Throwing out jams; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. princes and princesses. A a collaboration with and I” is based on the book Seniors, $5 under 18 (or Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. full orchestra accompanies Mendocino College. “Anna and the King of ASB). For more informa- STEVEN HAHM -- Guitarist and singer; Ukiah Farmers this staged-reading present- A musical by Richard Siam” by Margaret Landon, tion, call 462-0236. Market; School and Clay St., Downtown Ukiah; 9 a.m. to noon; 463-7765. BELTONES BAND -- Country dance music; Ukiah Senior Center; Bartlett Hall; 495 Leslie St., Ukiah; 7 to 10 p.m.; $8 for members, $9 for non-members; adults 18 and over welcome. JAYNE ELLEN -- Tribal bellydancers; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 467-9900. THE THEATRE IN REVIEW MOJO BROWN -- Classic rock and blues; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; $3 cover; 459-9194. SWEET SPOT -- Blues rock funk; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; $6 cover; 468-5898. Urinetown makes a big splash at UPT “URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL” -- Live performance; Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m.; 462- By JODY GEHRMAN works in tandem with crooked politicians 9226. Special for the Journal and police. Together, they keep the masses KARAOKE -- Live entertainment; Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. I don’t think I’m alone in my tendency living in fear of Urinetown, the mysterious State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. to approach musicals prepared to cringe. place where rogue pee-ers are purportedly HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND HULA MAUI STYLE -- Featuring Sure, I like snappy, compulsively hum- exiled. Kevin Brown and Robyn Mahealani Knuebuhl; Lauren’s Cafe, able numbers as much as the next guy; I In the minds of these oppressed citi- 14211 Hwy 128, Boonville; 9 p.m.; $10 cover; 962-0507. can appreciate the sassy heroine who gets zens, Urinetown is two parts Auschwitz, STONE AGE DUO -- Sexy grooves; Potter Valley Café; her man through pitch-perfect gumption one part Avalon, cunningly shrouded in 10761 Main St., Potter Valley; 743-2848. and the big-hearted hero who looks hot mystery and foreboding. One thing is cer- even in billowy blouses, holding a note tain, though; whatever Urinetown is or SUNDAY much longer than manly decorum dictates. isn’t, nobody ever comes back to tell about But let’s face it, the saccharine-factor is it. If all of this sounds just a little too, well, “URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL” -- Live performance; always dangerously high with musical the- ater, and even for us part-time cynics, weird for Friday night let-your-hair-down- Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m.; 462- entertainment, never fear -- Urinetown is 9226. syrupy sweetness is a deadly ingredient. If you share any of these sentiments, I definitely a good time. Director David ADAAWE -- Seven Women African Fusion; Sundays in the Hance writes in his program notes about Park; Todd Grove Park, Ukiah. urge you to gather your fellow musical- wary comrades and go see Urinetown. the Brechtian tradition Urinetown hails This is a show that’s more acid than sugar, from, but don’t let that scare you, either. In MONDAY fact, what this production offers in spades with weighty political commentary deliv- is a wonderfully delicate balance between ered via hilarious numbers by a stellar cast. biting intellectualism and fluffy entertain- MICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or play an instrument; Without revealing any of the show’s Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462-7111. ment. If you’re a radical political activist delightfully twisted turns, let’s begin with courting an American Idol groupie, the premise. As our narrator, Officer Urinetown just might be the perfect date. TUESDAY Lockstock tells us right off, Urinetown is A good script is key, and Urinetown not exactly the setting; rather, it’s the threat delivers on that front undoubtedly, but it’s KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 that hangs over the victims of a longstand- the cast that brings the blueprint to life E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; no fee. ing draught. Private bathrooms are illegal, with sparkling verve. First off, the small TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino Melissa Dunham and Ian and the public amenities require ever- Parmenter play star-crossed lovers but solid chorus is unusually adept and Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30 to increasing fees, contributing to a criminal- versatile as they play both the suffering 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. in “Urinetown, the musical” at the ly yawning gap between the haves and UPT through Aug. 11. poor and the calloused rich. Unlike most have-nots. musicals, they don’t just blur into an indis- WEDNESDAY While the poor suffer from aching blad- resources and charging the residents every tinguishable crooning mass -- their charac- ders, forbidden by law even from relieving time they “do their business.” In order to ters are distinct, even with minimal lines. ADAM’S CENTER STAGE KARAOKE -- Karaoke night at themselves behind bushes, the rich get control the populous, the all-powerful cor- Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 6 to 10 p.m.; family richer by monopolizing the limited poration behind the extortionate toilets See REVIEW, Page 5 hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no cover; sponsored by Dunlap Roofing. LADIES NIGHT -- Nepales dance and music by Rai fami- ly; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 467-9900. The lineup for future shows is: Aug. 11, Rootstock, Mendocino Reggae and Beyond; Aug. 25, BeJazzled, Latin Standards Swing Jazz; Sept. 8, Will Siegel and Friends, BILLBOARD Americana at its Best; Sept. 22, Paula Samonte, Suite Jazz. For more information on the series, go to Saying ‘I Do’ to the hard job Paula Samonte to play http://www.Ukiahmusic.com, or call 462-8863. of wedding photography at the Hopland Inn today SPACE and UUSD offering Two former students con- The Hopland inn announces that Paula Samonte will be per- sulted with me recently on forming in their garden area from 8 to 10 p.m. Joining her will alternative education program how to cover a wedding. One be pianist Dorian May, and perhaps a few others. The Ukiah Unified School District and School of Performing was going to Santa Barbara Samonte and May also perform with the Mendocino College Arts and Cultural Education announces an exciting alternative and was recruited to photo- Big Band. For more information, or to make reservations, call educational program for students in grades 4 through 8. graph her father’s wedding, 744-1890 Independent Study at SPACE will be taught by Teri Gow, the other was hired by a cou- credentialed classroom and former Gifted and Talented ple who wanted to give a bud- Rootstock to play Education teacher. ding photog a chance while Gow will design course work to meet the individual needs of saving thousands of dollars. at Acoustic Café on Aug. 11 students and work with teaching artists to integrate the per- Mendocino County is Tamara Frey will offer food for sale, and all the drink pro- forming arts into the academics. In the arts-focused instruction famous for it’s wedding sites ceeds will go to benefit the Ukiah Skate Park. A piano will also students will participate in acting, singing, modern, jazz, hip- both inland and on the coast. be raffled off that evening. Since this is a free concert series in hop or belly dance classes. There are actually too many Frame by Frame a small space, seating will fill quickly, so be sure to show up They will also work behind-the-scenes in performances and weddings and not enough By Suzette Cook-Mankins early enough to get a seat. receive one on one mentoring with professional visual and per- willing photographers to go In response to the large group of musicians locally that have forming artists. around. I warn my students SPACE emphasizes diversity, youth leadership, cross-cultur- school running through mock requested more venues to perform in and around the central val- that if they show off their ley, the Music Center decided to build a stage, put in tables and al arts, social awareness, and activism with focus on the per- portfolios too much, chances wedding ceremonies, photo forming arts as community service. The program will be held at strategies, production of wed- chairs under two large tents at the back of their store location are someone is going to beg and host this new series. Bringing a flavor of European style, the SPACE Studio, 145 E. Church St., in Ukiah. them to do a wedding. That’s outdoor cafes add to the ambience of dining and listening to To register or receive more information, call Teri Gow at why we spent the last week of See FRAME, Page 9 music with friends outdoors in a relaxed setting. SPACE, 462-9370. 4 – THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion From the desk of... Now belongs to both To the Editor: Puppy raisers do an awesome job First of all I want to thank Ann Siri for We congratulate the families in our com- break down and spoil an adorable puppy. her letter to the editor concerning CAL- munity who give their time to raise guide And it must be really hard to give them up DAVID BRODER STAR and REACH. dogs for the blind. after 18 months of togetherness and bond- I was like Ann. I was signed up with This incredibly important job can’t be ing. CALSTAR and feeling I was covered. taken lightly and the time and effort these But seeing them united with their new Well, I phoned CALSTAR and found that I young 4-H Club Pathfinders spend doing it owners is undoubtedly the reward. The peo- was covered providing REACH doesn’t get is awesome. ple who depend on the guide dogs for their to me first. Raising a guide dog, while loving and very freedom clearly appreciate the effort So now I belong to both. caring for them, means being strict, consis- and value the animals tremendously. A rare legislator It took a lot of phoning before I reached tent and training a young dog to do a job. It It is an extraordinary gift to help make It is rare that a retirement announcement by a sin- the top and got my answer from CAL- must be very hard sometimes not to simply that happen. gle back-bench member of the minority party in the STAR. House of Representatives sends shock waves through Tim Day the whole chamber. But that was the reaction last Redwood Valley week when Rep. Ray LaHood of Illinois put out word that this would be his final term. Call to action welcome LaHood is not a familiar figure to most Americans, because he wasn’t Newt Gingrich or Duke To the Editor: Cunningham. He never occupied a leadership position In response to Ann Siri’s Letter to the nor was he involved in a juicy scandal -- usually the Editor, published Monday, July 30 edition. only way to stand out among 435 members. We learned of Ms. Siri’s situation on Monday, July 9, and read her Letter to the But he embodies the characteristics that make the Editor (Get Covered by REACH and House work as an institution. He takes care of his con- CalStar) in the Monday, July 30 edition of stituent duties, he carries more than his share of the the Ukiah Daily Journal.. legislative work and -- most importantly -- he culti- Mendocino County is fortunate to have vates the kind of personal relationships that build trust both REACH and CALSTAR providing across partisan and ideological lines. emergency air medical transport services In this era of polarized politics, fewer and fewer throughout the county. Each organization members of the House fit that description. So when offers membership programs to help offset LaHood, who is only 61, announced that he is leaving the costs generated from emergency air after seven terms, it signaled trouble for the House -- medical transportation, which may not be if not for his Republican Party. covered in full by most health plans. The central Illinois district he represents, stretching When an emergency occurs, the request from his home city of Peoria south through rich farm for an air ambulance is dispatched by country to the state capital of Springfield, regularly Howard Forest CDF. Howard Forest uti- delivers solid GOP majorities. But no new Republican lizes protocols that ensure the patient in can really replace LaHood in the dynamics of the need will receive the most timely air ambu- House. lance response. It is not uncommon for this timely response to be provided for by a This is a man so thoroughly schooled in the rules of “secondary” or “back-up” resource. This procedure, and so trusted by both Republicans and two-, or in some cases, three-tiered system Democrats, that he was the natural choice to preside of air ambulance response ensures the citi- over the House during the explosive days when it was zens and visitors of Mendocino County the debating the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. delivery of high-quality, essential, life-sav- more compensation. They are a bunch of read once which said that we all discuss This is a man who was first elected in the “Gingrich ing services. cry babies. They took the job knowing full and cuss the money wasted by our repre- Revolution” of 1994, but showed his independence by REACH will work to resolve Ms. Siri’s well what was involved and required of sentatives and senators on the federal level; being one of a handful of Republicans who declined to current concern. We will ensure she experi- them. Now for some obtuse reason, they while this is actually only peanuts when sign onto the party’s “Contract With America.” ences no financial hardship as a result of feel they are worth more. And to add insult compared to the money wasted at the state LaHood is a throwback to an earlier, less strident our service. to the taxpayers, they vote themselves a and county levels by administration and kind of Republicanism. As a young man in 1977, he Both of our organizations welcome Ms. raise in a location where they knew that execution of duties. So let’s take our hats joined the Illinois staff of Rep. Tom Railsback, a mod- Siri’s “call to action” for community edu- discussion would be limited and they could off to those county supervisors and workers erate Republican. When Railsback was defeated by a cation. get away with their self-enhancement. And who serve with a clear conscience, and to more conservative candidate in the GOP primary in Jim Adams, CEO getting paid to “inspect” the roads while the members of the grand jury who have 1982, LaHood began working for Rep. Robert Michel REACH Air Medical Services they drive to work is beyond belief. What a the thankless job of trying to keep the oth- of Peoria, Gingrich’s predecessor as Republican Santa Rosa joke. ers in line. leader. When Michel retired in 1994, LaHood moved Christian R. Giller What this group of self-serving hacks Joe Beckner into the vacancy. Chief Operating Officer has done for this county could be put on Ukiah He has built his legislative base on the CALSTAR the head of a pin. What they have done for McLellan Appropriations Committee, one of the few major themselves will fill up a landscape. The Stop the war in Iraq power centers in the House. The Democratic chairman Jennifer Hardcastle, RN entire board should be recalled. And, when Director of Program Development To the Editor: of that committee, David Obey of Wisconsin, said that the next election takes place, I hope that all LaHood “fought for his principles, but he always REACH Air Medical Services the rhetoric that fills the newspapers is Why are we dragging our feet? What will it take for the current administration to real- fought fair. He was a link to the Bob Michel kind of looked upon by the public as just that -- civility.” Would support a recall rhetoric. There should be a set of perfor- ize we spent enough lives, both Iraqi and American, there has to be a better way. LaHood told me that his quitting did not reflect on To the Editor: mance standards set and if the elected offi- cial cannot live up to these standards, they Quit blocking the will of the American prospects for a Republican recapture of the House -- The Board of Supervisors is without a people. though Michel in a separate interview clearly indicat- doubt one truly disgusting group of self- should be dismissed. Just like anyone else holding a job in the private sector. Christi Warner ed that when he and LaHood talked, the GOP troubles serving political hacks, in my opinion. The Ukiah were on their minds. Michel said that “when I tried to UDJ article in the July 21 edition, regard- Bud Davis Ukiah dissuade him, I said our situation is not so hopeless, ing the firing of CEO John Ball and the lightning could strike.” covert reasons behind it tell me that these Thank you people are nothing more than pigs at the But after 30 years on one House payroll or another, To the Editor: LaHood said, “The tone is very negative and disheart- public trough. They are truly overpaid for On behalf of Ukiah Junior Golf, we all that they don’t do. And they should be ening. The decibel level is the highest I’ve heard in would like to thank Ernie Wipf and Wipf politics.” paid what we taxpayers want to pay them, Construction for their continued support of not what they think they are worth in their the Ukiah Junior Open. For over ten years, Soon after he became a member, LaHood served as own little sanctimonious illusions. At least Ernie has provided a significant contribu- a Republican sponsor of a bipartisan family retreat -- one of them should be indicted for public tion that has allowed us to put on a success- a weekend get-together for House members and their fraud. If it were the private sector, that kind ful tournament. families. The idea, he said, was that “if you befriend of self-overcompensation would result in a Paul Shimmin somebody, you’re far less likely to quarrel.” lost job and/or a trial for fraud. The rest Ukiah Two years ago, when he and a Democratic friend should be recalled for their phony expens- tried to revive the idea, they found so few people will- es, use of county resources for their own Local level a waste-land ing to participate that they abandoned it. “That was benefit and for the lack of concern for the my biggest disappointment,” he said. taxpayers who struggle to make a living in To the Editor: LaHood has kept his own friendships across the this county. The whole thing makes me The statement that these practices by our The Blog is at want to get some Maalox. partisan divide; with Illinois Democrats such as Rahm county supervisors are “as permitted in www.ukiahdailyjournal.com Emanuel, Dick Durbin and Barack Obama -- and Someone somewhere is always making board policy” reminds me of an article I more money than someone else. So what. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. “But people at If you don’t like the pay, quit. Don’t take home are so disenchanted with Congress because all the job and then try to weasel out some they see is us yapping at each other.” WHERE TO WRITE A few years ago, when the House honored Michel with a medal for his service, LaHood spoke about the LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep lessons Michel had imparted to his staff. House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State As a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, he noted, editor. All letters must include a clear name, ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, Michel “knew warfare firsthand. ... That is the reason signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; he never used macho phrases like ‘warfare’ and ‘take Letters chosen for publication are generally Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, no prisoners’ when discussing politics with his staff. published in the order they are received, but ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. To Bob, the harsh, personal rhetoric of ideological shorter, concise letters are given prefer- 576-2297. 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Meadows with the concurrence Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers of Publisher Kevin McConnell. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2007 – 5 Adaawe to perform at Hairspray is a blast from the past Tracy Turnblad isn’t exactly months she decides to audition your average high school girl. in hopes to fill her place. Sundays in the Park Sunday She’s overlooked and invisible At the audition she definite- to many of her other classmates FOCUS ly has the to become a great in the everyday problems of the part of the show, but when the ‘60s, but she really has the per- producer and choreographer of sonality and attitude to be a star the show Velma Von Tussle and make a difference in ON FILM (Pfeiffer) has a problem with Baltimore. the way Tracy looks she cuts “Hairspray” directed by her from the competition for a Adam Shankman and starring a spot on the show. phenomenal cast of John Then later that day Link Travolta (“Pulp Fiction,” Larkin (Efron), one of the kids “Saturday Night Fever”), on the Corny Collins Show, Michelle Pfeiffer (“What Lies sees her dancing with some Beneath,” “The Deep End of people at school and tells her if the Ocean”), Christopher she shows how well she can Walken (“Wedding Crashers,” dance to the host of the show at “Click”) Amanda Bynes the school dance she may have (“She’s the Man,” “What I Like a chance to fill a cast members About You” TV Series) James spot. This starts the story of an Marsden (“X-Men”), Queen By Shelby White incredible improvement that Latifah (“Bringing Down the spans over this decade. House,” “Taxi”) Brittany Snow to where they live and her I really enjoyed Hairspray. (“John Tucker Must Die,” “The mother does a washing and It was such a fun filled movie Pacifier”) Zac Efron (“High ironing laundry service out of that leaves you dancing and School Musical,” their home in Baltimore. singing in your seat as well as “Summerland” TV Series) and Everyday Tracy and her best after you leave the theater. Jerry Stiller (“King of friend Penny Pingleton (Bynes) Seeing such a phenomenal Queens”) is a funny, fast pased come home from school and cast including John Travolta in movie, based off the original turn on the television to the another musical was so enter- film in 1988 as well as the Corny Collins Show. There taining. famous Broadway play that has they watch new dances that I really believe that this is a risen from it, with a lot of heart kids their age teach on the movie for pretty much anyone. The women of Adaawe bring a diverse musical traditions to Ukiah this Sunday. and great moves. show while they dance and Unless you do not like musicals have a great time in Tracy’s liv- The Daily Journal standing and celebration of diversity is more Tracy Turnblad (Blonski) I would recommend this film to lives with her loving mother ing room. anyone and any family. This Sunday in Todd Grove Park at 6 p.m. important than ever. When Tracy finds out that Fowler Auto & Truck Center, The City of Since 1996, ADAAWE has performed local- Edna (Travolta) and father Rating: PG Wilbur (Walken). Her father one of the cast members is Running Time: 1 hr. 47 Ukiah and KWNE-FM are proud to present the ly and nationally at many colleges, universi- going to be gone for nine fifth concert of the 2007 Sundays in the Park ties, performing arts venues, music festivals, owns a joke shop just next door min.s concert series featuring seven dynamic, and community events. They have opened for diverse women creating rich organic music of James Brown, Mickey Hart, Los Lobos, the voice and drum from Africa, Adaawe. Yolanda Adams, Sugar Hill Gang, Michelle This is music from Africa, from America. Shocked, Spearhead, James Ingram, Harry Fair discount ride coupons now available Spirit sent. Heart felt. This is skin on skin, Belafonte and many others. Their celebratory The Daily Journal number of books or pay one price credentials wood on wood, voices on air. In the Adaawe concert appearances are not to be missed, and Area residents can take advantage of unlimit- one person can purchase. “Advance sale carnival tradition of Ghana, West Africa, women gather their informative school shows reach the next ed savings by purchasing advance sale carnival ride coupon booklets get more popular each year in the moonlight to create music and sing generation with humor, fun and musical under- ride coupon books and wristbands for the as more people become aware of the savings,” songs about life’s joys and sorrows. Through standing. Redwood Empire Fair carnival, to be held Aug. said Butler, who co-founded the company with constant improvisation, they breathe new life ADAAWE has been featured in: “The 9 to 12 in Ukiah. The discounted ride coupons his parents, George “Bud” and Evelyn in 1970. into ancient music. Their spirit of celebration World Festival of Sacred Music - the and unlimited ride wristbands will be available The company, now the largest carnival business and strength is the inspiration behind Americas” documentary (Catchlight Films, at the Fair office until noon Aug. 8. in the Western United States, provides carnival ADAAWE. 2000) and on The World Festival CD release Booklets of 30 ride coupons are available for rides, games and food booths for more than 100 These beautiful and skilled percussionists (Bindu Records); “Sister Celebration,” John $15. The carnival coupon booklets are valid each different events each year in California, Oregon, and vocalists come from all over the world, Anson Ford Amphitheater's 2001 Summer day of the fair from carnival opening until clos- Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Arizona. and their music is an international fusion of Series; “Drum Magazine,” March/April 2002 ing and they never expire. Each carnival ride Among the most popular rides are the African music and rhythms, R&B/pop vocals, issue; and L.A. Direct Magazine, May 2004. takes from three to six coupons per ride per per- Century Wheel, Footloose, and the Zipper. New arresting Gospel vocal harmonies, and funky ADAAWE's vocal percussion style was son and individual coupons will be $1 each after this year will be the Sky Diver and the Vortex. original creations. ADAAWE brings audiences recently featured in a national Hyundai com- the Fair opens. Also available in advance are Pay Further information on the attractions is avail- to their feet with high energy djembe drum- mercial. They have released their debut CD, One Price ride wristbands for only $20, that are able on the Butler Amusement Web site at ming, opens their minds with poetic lyrics and “Six Women Strong,” a feast for the ears that good any one day of the 2007 fair. These wrist- www.butler amusements.com. hypnotizes them with the traditional women’s will keep you dancing and yearning for more! bands allow the rider unlimited rides on any one The Redwood Empire Fair is scheduled for music of West Africa. ADAAWE’s music is a “The product of long African research trips and day. During the Fair, Pay One Price credentials Aug. 9 through 12 in Ukiah. For more informa- healing force propelled by the power of a profound understanding of what makes a will be available for $25. There’s no limit on the tionn call 462-3884. women’s voices and the communication of the piece come alive. The show is an irresistible drum. ADAAWE brings world music to the combination of diverse musical traditions in mainstream, African drums to pop culture, and song and dance, delivered with energy and meaning back to music. In this challenging commitment in a warm and celebratory atmos- time in our world’s history, intercultural under- phere.”
voice and spot-on comic tim- duo rocks the house. Review ing buoy the entire production. Hats off to everyone who David Strock plays the evil makes this production such a Continued from Page 3 CEO with humor and panache, pleasure: director David Al Roman is a memorable Hance, musical director Les Musically, they add a richness aerosol-misted martyr, Bobby Pfutzenreuter, choreographer and depth to a score that is Lambertz brings an unexpected Trudy McCreanor, set designer often surprisingly complex, sweetness to the sidekick cop, Jason Davis and light designer making the show a pleasure and Tony Rakes tackles the Patrick Kinyon. Who would both to see and to hear. role of crooked politician with have thought a play about bod- Particular stand-out perfor- his usual suave dexterity. ily functions could be both mances come from KC Dill, The real show-stealers, intellectually stimulating and Maria Monti, Joel Shura, Caleb though, are Nathan Bell and wickedly funny? Meek-Bradley and Lori Urinetown is performed Stubben. The whole ensemble Laura Bartlett as Officer Lock Stock and Little Sally. These Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays comes together with side-split- and Saturdays at 8 p.m., from ting success in numbers like are hands-down the juiciest July 19 through Aug. 11. There roles, and these performers To help battle the high cost of education, “Don’t Be the Bunny.” are two Sunday matinees: July use the newspaper as a simple answer to All the central roles are inhabit them with such charis- 29 and Aug. 5 at 2 pm. Tickets many questions. From social studies, to the equally well cast. Melissa ma, it’s hard to imagine are available at Mendocino A Simple Dunham is disarming and Broadway has anything on Book Company, and through arts and sciences, the newspaper is an sweet as the ingénue, and Ian UPT when they’re on stage. the UPT box office, 462-9226. inexpensive way to diversify the daily Parmenter does an admirable They serve as essential guides curriculum. job as her quirky hero. Both to the bizarre, twisted world of have the vocal chops to pull off Urinetown, and offer some Way to The advantages of Newspapers In Education hilarious meta-commentary every song with ease. Alicia (NIE) are many: Littletree is a brilliant Penelope about musicals while they’re at Pennywise; her rich, soulful it. Simply put, the Bell-Bartlett RWT Redwood Tree Center • Affordable. Special student rates make newspapers affordable textbooks covering a “Put Some Pride Help variety of subjects. in Your Ride” • Improves reading skills. Evidence has shown there is a correlation between ANNOUNCING ONE EARTH’S AFTER SCHOOL ✭ EXPRESS DETAIL PROGRAM STARTING AUG. 27TH! $100.00 - 3 Hours Your knowledge and achievement among students who read the newspaper. Classes Monday through Friday 3:30 to 6:00 pm. ✭ INTERIOR DETAIL Pottery, mosaics, tile painting, sculpture, $160.00 - 4 Hours • Up-to-date. The newspaper is a current crafts and lots of fun! ✭ DELUXE DETAIL source of information which gives students a For more information, call 467-0200 $225.00 - 6 Hours Child's realistic look at events. or visit our website at www.oneearthclay.com ULTIMATE DETAIL ✭ $300.00 - 8 Hours • High interest rates. Students have a high UKIAH SYMPHONY PRESENTS WHILE YOU WAIT: interest in the newspaper because of the RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S Education variety of subjects covered. There’s something for everyone. RWT 15 Minute For information on how you can become involved in Oil Change NIE, call (468-3500) today.
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LOCAL ATHLETICS 3 | TIGERS 2 CALENDAR Ellis breaks tie with his 13th home run of the year -Calendar listings are culled from the most Associated Press recent schedules provided by the schools seems like one little thing and organizations in our coverage area. OAKLAND — Alan leads to bigger things every Please report schedule changes or incorrect listings to The Daily Journal Sports Embree knows he’ll be turn- game for us.” Department at 468-3518. ing the closer’s job back to Monroe’s RBI single put Huston Street at some point. the Tigers ahead in the second, For now, he’s just having fun. but Oakland took a 2-1 lead in COMMUNITY Embree pitched out of a the third on consecutive dou- bases-loaded jam in the eighth bles by Travis Buck and DIGEST Wednesday to preserve the Shannon Stewart followed by Oakland Athletics’ 3-2 victory Piazza’s single. Ordonez’s Ukiah High football over the Detroit Tigers. single made it 2-2 in the sixth camp “It just ups the ante a little inning. bit,” Embree said. “Their The fourth annual Ukiah High Robertson retired nine School football camp will be run- offense is tough on left han- straight batters before Ellis’ ning August 12-15. Incoming ders, so I knew I had my work 13th homer of the season, freshman through seniors are invited to come. cut out for me. I had a game which matched his career The camp will comprise of con- plan, and I stuck to it.” high. ditioning and contact drills, and Mark Ellis hit a go-ahead Oakland left the bases will have guest speakers. The camp is free, but players must homer in the sixth inning, loaded in the seventh when have a physical prior to entering helping to send the defending Piazza and Ellis grounded into the camp. For more information AL champions to their fourth please call Russ at 489-0963. outs. After Detroit loaded the straight series loss. bases with one out in the Soccer Camp “They’re a fun team to play eighth, Embree came in and Scholarship against,” Ellis said. “To take retired Curtis Granderson on a two from them ... we know we short flyout to left, then struck The Ryan Rones Scholarship have some talent on this team. out Monroe. Committee is looking for appli- We’re probably underachiev- Notes: Tigers SS Carlos cants for the scholarship fund to ing a little bit.” benefit players wanting to attend Guillen, who was out of the soccer camps. Applicants must The AL Central-leading starting lineup with a sore left be dedicated to the game of soc- Tigers, who began the day one Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times knee, pinch hit in the ninth. cer, hard-working, and have a game ahead of second-place Oakland Athletics Mark Ellis gets high-fives after connecting for a solo home run A’s RHP Esteban Loiaza good team attitude. Pick up appli- Cleveland, dropped two against the Boston Red Sox. pitched a rehab start with cations at 601 N. State Street, or call 468-5711. Please submit the straight to the A’s after win- following a four-game losing the original scorecard as a and is batting .488 (39-for-80) Triple-A Sacramento on application at least two weeks ning the series opener. The streak. Piazza is batting .354 souvenir. “It was fun to watch against Oakland, tops among Wednesday. before the start of the camp. Tigers have lost six of seven (17-for-48) with 12 RBIs Alan pitch. We took two out active players. Polanco’s double extended Donations toward the fund are games overall and eight of since coming off the disabled of three from one of the best Nate Robertson (6-9) gave the Tigers streak of having at gratefully accepted at the their last 11. address listed above. list on July 20. He has six teams in baseball. It’s awe- up three runs and nine hits in least one extra base hit to 68 “We haven’t done well late- multihit games since then. some.” six-plus innings. He lost his games. Mendocino College ly. A lot of guys aren’t hit- Andrew Brown (1-0) Oakland starter Dallas third straight start and is 2-6 in The A’s finished with a 9- Volleyball Camp ting,” Tigers’ manager Jim allowed two hits in 1 1-3 Braden, winless in 10 games his last 10 starts. 18 record in July, the second Leyland said. “When we’ve worst in the AL. ... Ellis has Mendocino College will host a innings for his first major since beating Baltimore on Since shutting out week-long volleyball camp for had some narrow leads, we’ve league win, and Embree got April 24, allowed two runs Minnesota over seven innings gone 67 games without mak- area girls beginning Monday, let those get away. Those are the five outs for his 12th save and four hits in 5 1-3 innings. on July 17, Robertson has ing an error, three short of the August 6. This is a general skills all combinations of things that camp put on by the Mendo-Lake in 14 chances. “I’m facing guys I grew up allowed 15 runs and 30 hits in Oakland mark set by Rafael Spikers Volleyball Club. Girls add up to losing the game. He allowed the single to watching,” Braden said. 17 2-3 innings for a 7.64 Bournigal. going into grades 7-9 should sign You go through stretches, ups Ordonez that drove in the “Those guys are pretty potent. ERA. He’s winless with a 7.11 The Tigers are 6-13 in up for the morning session (run- ning from 9 a.m.-noon). Girls and downs, and you just have game-tying run. Ellis’ home To come in and hold them to a ERA in three career starts in games that are started by going into 10-12th grades should to grind them out.” run made him the winner. low-run total; I’m happy.” Oakland. Robertson. Embree tied the sign up for the later session (1-4 Mike Piazza had two hits Oakland record (with Rick p.m.) for the more advanced “What the guys in the Craig Monroe and Magglio “We need to get on a roll players. and drove in a run for the A’s, bullpen are doing is unbeliev- Ordonez each drove in runs. here,” Robertson said. “We Honeycutt in 1989) for saves Local coaches will teach funda- who won their second straight able,” said Brown, who got Placido Polanco had two hits need to turn this around. It by a left-hander. mental skill in a low player to coach environment. This camp is perfect for girls trying out for teams in the fall, or just for fun. The cost is $80. To register call Ori Polkinghorne at 463-0451 Red Sox vs. AL West Coast team possible for Tokyo opener and receive a camp flier. Registration is also available the By RONALD BLUM The Chicago Cubs and the the routine that spring training and I know the league has force a series in a specific first day of camp. AP Baseball Writer New York Mets started the represents.” some decisions to make, but if place, it’s not just the two High school boy’s NEW YORK — Running 2000 season with a two-game Officials from Yomiuri, we get chosen we’d love to be teams involved that are soccer away with the AL East this series in Tokyo, and the New which hosts the games in a part of it.” impacted, it’s going to have a year, the Boston Red Sox may York Yankees and Tampa Bay Japan, are to meet with base- Lowell said the distance domino or ripple effect Ukiah High will be holding a free open next season in the Far Devil Rays opened the 2004 ball officials in New York on throughout the schedule,” said conditioning and skills soccer was the problem for him. class for all boy’s high school East. season with two games in Friday. “I know we want to get the Katy Feeney, baseball’s vice soccer players. It will run from The Red Sox, with ace Japan. “I have only briefly spoken game globalized and all that,” president in charge of sched- July 31 until August 9, and will A 2003 series between with the Red Sox players, so I uling. “You try to minimize it. meet Tuesday through Thursday pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, he said, “but from a player 5:30-7 p.m. could start the 2008 season at Seattle and Oakland at the don’t know what their view on You do what you can do.” For more information call coach Tokyo Dome was scrapped the matter is. But the Red Sox standpoint East Coast-West A’s president Mike Mario Garcia at 462-1601. the Tokyo Dome, the No. 2 Coast is tough enough, and official of the players’ associ- because of the threat of war in are a logical choice given Crowley said his team hadn’t Iraq. going to the other end of the Rusty Bowl BMX ation said Wednesday. Matsuzaka,” Orza said. had any discussions yet but summer hours Gene Orza, the union’s If the Red Sox open in world is another thing.” would be interested in going The Los Angeles Angels or Paul Archey, a senior vice chief operating officer, said Japan, that likely would be to Japan. Beginning July 23 and running Oakland Athletics are the that players did not want to followed by a series on the president of Major League through September 30, BMX rac- “We certainly are in favor most likely opponent for the disrupt spring training, mak- West Coast against the same Baseball International, cau- ing will be on Sunday at a new of expanding the game inter- time. Registration will open from Red Sox, with the Seattle ing exhibition games in club they play in Tokyo. tioned that talks were ongo- 5 p.m. until 6:30. Racing follows Beijing unlikely during next ing. nationally,” he said. “I think the close of registration. Mariners also a possibility, “Any comment would be Practice is Thursday evenings several people familiar with year’s season. premature,” Red Sox presi- “We’re still working you have to play games inter- from 5 p.m. until 7. Come out and the discussions said. Major League Baseball has dent Larry Lucchino said. through the process on both nationally to do that.” experience bicycle Moto-Cross at been hoping to stage presea- While veterans such as the events,” he said. “Nothing has The Angels also are inter- its best. For additional informa- “It’s going to be exciting,” ested. tion call 462-0249. son games at the stadium that Yankees’ Mike Mussina been decided either way.” Boston third baseman Mike “It’s intriguing to hear of will be used for next year’s squawked about past Japan Players postponed the Coed softball Lowell said. “We’ve got some any potential discussions Olympics. trips, younger players were deadline for management to tournament marquee names that are going involving this organization,” “Going to Beijing would be thrilled. present a draft schedule from to bring a lot of attention over vice president Tim Mead said. Saturday, August 4, at Pomolita nice, and we’re going to still “We’re excited about it.” June 30 to Aug. 15. fields there will be a coed softball there. So in that sense it’s ——— tournament. There is a $200 per great, but I don’t think guys try to work through that, but I Oakland closer Huston Street Because many teams open team entry fee, and all teams are AP Sports Writer Howard guaranteed three games. City of are too happy to go 22 hours just don’t think it fits in with said. “I’ve talked to most of against division rivals, having Ulman in Boston and AP free- Ukiah league teams are wel- on a plane to play games that the concept of spring train- the guys about it, and they all Boston play an AL West team lance writer Rick Eymer in come. For more information call Ronnie DeSoto at 272-7292. count. It’s not the game itself. ing,” Orza said. “The two are think it’s a good thing. It just poses difficulties. Oakland, Calif., contributed to It’s the aftereffects.” at odds with each other given recently came to our attention, “Whenever you try and this report. UHS runners camp
Cross Country summer condi- tionaing camp for potential Ukiah High School runners will begin Ukiah High Gets ready for football Monday, Aug. 6 at 6p.m. aat the Aaron’s uniform from 715th home run high school. It will run Mon., Wed, On Sunday August 12, Mendo Mill, Ukiah Ford, and Fri. at the high school and on Tues. and Thurs. at the Shakota Ukiah High will be hosting Safeway, Marty Lombardi, reached Cooperstown years later Trail located at Lake Mendocino. their fourth annual overnight Hudson Beverage, and T&B Actual cross country practice will By JANIE McCAULEY 1974, then broke the record begin Aug. 20 ath the high football camp for all incoming Sports of Santa Rosa. AP Sports Writer with No. 715 only four days school. freshman, and returning play- Each Day, athletes will be LOS ANGELES — The later. For more information please ers. supervised by coaches in con- call Chad Raugewitz at 467- uniform Hank Aaron wore Aaron’s last home run 9158, or Judi Walsh at 462-5877. Upwards of one hundred ditioning, weight training, as when he became home run came on July 20, 1976, at student athletes and coaches well as team offense and king didn’t arrive to the Hall now-demolished County Summer Basketball are expected to be in atten- defense. of Fame until well after he Stadium in Milwaukee — Camp dance. This year the camp is hon- retired. during his 23rd and final Due to on going construc- ored to have Ex-49er Dan Open to boys and girls ages 7 So, those in Cooperstown major league season. to 17, this week long summer tion at Ukiah High is was Bunz participate in a coaches say it’s no biggie if that’s how “The complete uniform and basketball camp offers players an unclear if the players would clinic and an athletic training opportunity to build a solid sports it happens with Barry Bonds, third base came in a couple of foundation. Each day is filled with be staying in the Little Gym session to optimize athletic too. years after he retired,” Idelson fundamental skill progression or in the gym at Pomolita performance and reduce In June, Bonds and Hall of said, “as is the case with many drills, easy to understand instruc- Middle School. injury potential. tion, as well as games and fun Fame vice president Jeff star players.” Prior to participating in the “This is a great opportunity competitions. Idelson met for 40 minutes in The 43-year-old Bonds was From beginners to advanced camp all athletes must provide for kids without football expe- players these camps will be a San Francisco to discuss what in the Giants’ starting lineup great experience with no more evidence of a recent physical, rience or returning veterans to than eight campers to each the slugger might donate once Wednesday night against the after July 1, or they will not be come together for the cama- coach. All campers receive great he hits his 756th homer and Los Angeles Dodgers. instruction, a lot of fun, and a free registered. raderie and improve their T-shirt. Lunch is not provided. All meals are catered by Aaron’s 33-year-old record He began the day with 754 The camp runs August 20 football skills while having local restaurants. Sponsors for falls. career homers and said he through August 24 from 8:30 am fun,” remarked Ukiah High to 3:30 pm. Admission is $125 the meals and beverages Bonds suggested he might would like to keep the items ($75 half day rate), the camp will J.V. coach Craig Morris. include the following: Poma offer up a batting helmet from from his 756th home run close be held at Pomolita Middle Like the camp in previous School Gym. Pre-register at the TV, First American Title Co., the historic day. to him after he does it and City of Ukiah. For additional Wipf Construction, Granite years, this one is free of That piece of equipment later decide what to send on to questions, please call the Construction, Chuck Pittman charge for all those who wish Recreation Department at 463- might take a while to reach the Cooperstown. Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times 6714. Construction, Rick Cupples to participate. East Coast — if Bonds opts to Idelson is fine with that — Hank Aaron raises his Construction, Schats Bakery For more information on enjoy everything from the big and reiterated that it only hat to the crowd after Continued on & Cafe’s, Savings Bank of the up-coming over night day for a while the way Aaron takes one item to connect the winning the second most page 7 Mendocino County, Scott & camp, call Russ Tow at 489- did it. fans to a history-making memorable moment in Sharon Ward. 0963 or coach Craig Morris at Hammerin’ Hank tied Babe baseball before the 2002 Other sponsors include: 621-0935. Ruth’s 714 on opening day See RECORD, Page 8 World Series. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2007 – 7
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