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7 58551 69301 0 THURSDAY Jan. 18, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 14 pages, Volume 148 Number 284 email: [email protected] UHS Willie, Wilma freed by police recovered, unharmed. - two Wilmas and a Willie -- valued tigation, said he isn’t sure yet how tainer, but said they are not the ones Wildcat mascots found “I found them in a storage unit in at more than $700 apiece, were many people are involved in the bur- responsible for taking the mascots. in Ukiah storage unit Ukiah,” School Resource Officer stolen from a storage container, glary of the storage container at the Thus far, no one has been arrested Erik Baarts said Wednesday, after the along with miscellaneous items, over high school. He did say, however, for taking Willie and Wilma, but one By LAURA MCCUTCHEON Wildcats costumes were safely in his Christmas break. that so far two juveniles have been man did have the mascots in his pos- The Daily Journal possession. Baarts, reluctant to give out many arrested for being in possession of Willie and Wilma have been The Ukiah High School mascots - details while the case is under inves- stolen property from the storage con- See MASCOTS, Page 13 FOLLOW-UP ‘We get them ready to go out for housing and job interviews, and IN COURT No bomb everybody always feels better after a haircut -- all spruced up.’ –PAM PACINI, Plowshares volunteer Happiness in box Is murder left at trial starts FB court By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal Item destroyed Attorneys in John Mendoza’s murder trial gave their opening state- by bomb squad; ments Tuesday arguing, not a differ- FB man arrested ence of circumstances, but of intent. Mendoza is charged with murder The Daily Journal and assault with a deadly weapon, A box brought into the Ten with the special allegations that a Mile Courthouse in Fort knife was used and that it resulted in Bragg on Tuesday, prompting great bodily injury, in the stabbing the evacuation of the court- death of David Joseph Garcia in the house and surrounding busi- parking lot of the Happiness Is bar in nesses for five hours, was the early morning of April 13, 2006. determined not to be an According to testimony from explosive and was removed Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office by the bomb squad. The item, a .30 caliber See TRIAL, Page 13 ammunition box, was brought into the courthouse about noon by John Marcus Palacios, 38, of Fort Bragg. More delay Mendocino County Sheriff’s Lt. D.J. Miller said Palacios entered the court- of DeNoyer Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal house and approached the Pam Pacini trims Cory Coburn’s goatee after giving him a haircut Wednesday. Pacini has been court clerk carrying the volunteering several days a week to give free haircuts at the Plowshares Personal Care Center ammunition box that had a for the last year. While she won’t take their money, clients appreciate her services and often case fought CD attached to it with a mag- bring Pacini small thank-you gifts. Coburn often comes bearing soda for her. The Daily Journal net. The Mendocino County District He identified himself as a Attorney’s Office will be opposing a “chemical clerk,” a “priest” request for a continuance in the ani- and a “doctor” and said the mal neglect trial of Fort Bragg resi- box contained “material evi- Plowshares clients receive dent James DeNoyer. dence,” Miller said. This will be the third continuance Palacios placed the ammu- DeNoyer attorney Steven Turer has nition box on the counter and asked for since he took the case in left the courthouse. The clerk free haircuts from a friend May of 2006, according to the DA’s called the Sheriff’s Office, Office. which requested mutual aid By LAURA MCCUTCHEON and said: “How does my hair There has been no settlement in through the Office of The Daily Journal ‘This helps me out a lot ’cause it look?” the case, and the DA’s Office charac- Emergency Services. keeps me looking neat and clean for Answering his question, she terized the meeting between Turer The courthouse was evacu- he’s like a breath of fresh said, “Bad.” and Deputy District Attorney ated as well as several nearby air to her clients at work, and I can’t necessarily afford a Soon after, Pacini told Daniels Katherine Houston as “common businesses in the Franklin Plowshares, but that’s not “All handsome again,” and he practice.” Street area between South why Pam Pacini haircut. If you want a decent haircut climbed out of the barber chair, “It is unlikely any plea agreement Street and Cypress Street. volunteers her time you have to pay at least 12 bucks.’ and then Coburn sat down. can be reached in this matter,” the The Sonoma County Sseveral mornings a week. “She’ll clean it up; she’ll make DA’s Office said in a press release. Sheriff’s Bomb Squad was She listens to her “friends’” me look good. I have faith, huh The DA’s Office is prepared to go contacted and examined the problems, offers them her smile, CORY COBURN Pam,” Coburn said, as she to trial with its case against DeNoyer ammunition box, finding it makes small talk ... and just has wrapped a tissue around his neck Jan. 29 as soon as the murder trial of did not contain an explosive fun with them. turn, echoed Daniels’ sentiments. and then covered him with a John Mendoza is completed. device. The box was removed Meanwhile, those who sit in her “She’s great. There’s been times smock. Then, still smiling, she by the bomb squad and chair in the corner of the Personal when I’m in a bad mood, and she sprayed water on his mop, combed destroyed. Care Center get a free haircut. will stop and come over and talk through it and took the clippers to Emergency officials kept “I saw the need, and they to me. Not a lot of people would his head ... all the while people Delay in the Franklin Street area obviously can’t afford to pay for take that time out to actually care. buzzed around her in the small closed until 5:30 p.m. haircuts,” said Pacini of her That is why we love her so much,” room, washing their laundry and Tuesday. predominately homeless clientele, he said. so forth. Conley case During the course of the when asked why she has been Before he got a job and moved “Did you have a good investigation, Palacios was offering her services for the last to Fort Bragg, Coburn came in for holiday?” she asked Coburn over Murder trial found and arrested on suspi- year or so. “It’s a win-win a haircut every week, he said. the sounds of a radio and various put off until August cion of making a false bomb situation; they get a barber, I get “This helps me out a lot ’cause other conversations. By BEN BROWN report, obstructing or resisting He replied and then went on to to keep my practice going, and it keeps me looking neat and clean The Daily Journal an officer, threatening a everybody gets a free haircut.” for work, and I can’t necessarily tell her about his new job in standing structure, making construction. As they chatted, The murder trial of Ukiah resident Cornell Daniels Sr., who afford a haircut. If you want a Trevor Conley has been delayed until terrorist threats and a proba- volunteers at Plowshares, not only decent haircut you have to pay at clipped hair gradually piled up on tion violation, and was the floor beneath them until what summer, over the objections of the got his hair cut Wednesday, he got least 12 bucks,” he said. Mendocino County District booked into county jail. a scalp massage after Pacini Asked what he did with his hair was once described as “hat hair The Fort Bragg Police standing straight up” was neat and Attorney’s Office. finished trimming his hair and his before Pacini started cutting it, Mendocino County Superior Department, the Fort Bragg eyebrows. Coburn lifted off his hat, ran his trim. Coburn’s goatee, too, no Fire Department, the United longer looked like a “barbecue Court Judge Ronald Brown on “She’s been a good friend ... a fingers through his locks and said: Wednesday ruled in favor of defense States Coast Guard, MCSO cheerful person,” he said of “My hair would normally look brush” when Pacini got through Search and Rescue and the attorney Donald Lipmanson’s Pacini. like this.” Asked to define “this,” motion for a continuance. Deputy California Department of Cory Coburn, in line for his he turned to a woman next to him See HAIRCUTS, Page 2 Forestry and Fire Protection District Attorney Scott McMenomey responded to this incident. See CONLEY, Page 2 2 – THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

FUNERAL NOTICES POLICE REPORTS CORRECTIONS The following were The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves [\ this space to correct errors or make of ness, the Lord Jesus called Pettit and brothers compiled from reports clarifications to news articles. LEOTA STEIMERT BOYLE Co., Betty Jane Wendell of her home on De- LLoyd, James and Bill prepared by the Ukiah Significant errors in obituary notices Leota Steimert Boyle Maryland, Bill cember 21, 2006 with her Laster. Police Department. To or birth announcements will result in reprinting the entire article. Errors passed away peacefully Strauchon of TX., Toni parents at her side She was predeceased by anonymously report may be reported to the editor, 468- January 10 at her home. Sarli of Ill., and many at St. Bernadine Hospital her father Ernest crime information, call 3526. Leota was born in loved grand nieces, in San Bernardino, Laster in 1991, mother 463-6205. 1912 in Tamaqua, Pa. to a nephews and cousins. CA. She was born in San Vicil Laster 1979 and ARREST -- Chastity Cruz, large and loving Memorial services will be Francisco and was brothers Del Laster in age not listed, of Ukiah, was LOTTERY NUMBERS family. She graduated from held at the First 59 years old. 1971, Marvin Laster in arrested on suspicion of Tamaqua High Presbyterian Church at Peggy is survived by her 1999, and Dennis Laster in inflicting injury on a spouse in DAILY 3: night: 2, 8, 1. School in 1930. After work- 4:00 PM on Sunday parents Roland and 1988. the 500 block of Ford Street at afternoon: 1, 3, 6. ing as a secretary, January 21, 2007. Ruth Pringle, and brother Hooper and Weaver 9:47 a.m. Tuesday. FANTASY 5: 22, 23, 24, she married Robert Boyle Arrangements are under Leigh Pringle, Da- Funeral Home will be Those arrested by law enforcement 28, 37. officers are innocent until proven guilty. and moved to Troy, the direction of the vid and his wife Victoria handling arrangements. People reported as having been arrest- DAILY DERBY: 1st N.Y. Their daughter Eversole Mortuary: 707- Pringle and Rowland Preparer: Debbie Meyer ed may contact the Daily Journal once Place: 04, Big Ben. 2nd Rebecca was born in 462-2206. and his wife Ruth Pringle, 530-346-8838 their case has been concluded so the Place: 11, Money Bags. 3rd [\ niece Heather and Memorial Services at results can be reported. Those who feel 1945. the information is in error should con- Place: 09, Winning Spirit. In Troy, Leota worked as her husband Justin Miller, Ukiah Assembly of God, tact the appropriate agency. In the case Race time: 1:46.15. an executive secre- nephews Scott at 1:00 p.m., this Friday. of those arrested on suspicion of dri- LOTTO: 22-24-31-33- tary for Rensselaer Pringle and Jason Pringle, [\ ving under the influence of an intoxi- grandnephews Eli, FRANQUE (AGUAYO) LADAO cant: all DUI cases reported by law 40. Polytechnic Institute in the enforcement agencies are reported by Meganumber: 22. Office of Foreign Students. Kyle and William Miller Franque (Aguayo) the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes Leota was active and several aunts and Ladao, 50, of Ukiah no exceptions. Jackpot: $11 million. with her church, garden, cousins. Inurnment is at passed away January 14, environmental Evergreen Memorial 2007 in San Fran- groups and many friends. Gardens. cisco, Ca, with her family delayed in September, after After 25 years in Troy, [\ present. Conley Lipmanson was appointed by Leota retired to her ANN MILLER Franque was born July the court to take over for Ann Miller, age 71 of 29, 1956 in Rich- hometown of Tamaqua. In Continued from Page 1 Public Defender Wes 1993 she joined Yuba City, CA passed mond, Ca. She has lived in Hamilton, who had been rep- her daughter Rebecca in away January 12, 2007 in the Ukiah area for said he opposed the continu- resenting Conley. Williams, CA. the past 17 years. Ukiah, Ca. where ance. Conley is charged with kid- she was welcomed by Ann was born March 9, Franque was a Mother “I’m not in favor of the napping, robbery and murder friends into our loving 1935 to Ernest and and a Cosmetologist. continuance, but the court has community. MARGUERITE ANN Vicil Laster in Maple, OK. She was proud of her chil- already ruled on that,” in the death of Kevin Henry, Those who knew Leota (PEGGY) PRINGLE She went to school at dren Adrian, Briana McMenomey said. whose body was found under enjoyed her wonder- Marguerite Ann (Peggy) River Union Elementa- and Theresa, and will be Lipmanson, who is repre- gray carpet-mat and a load of ful sense of humor. She Pringle grew up in ry, Ukiah Highschool and remembered by senting Conley, in asking for firewood on Tomki Road Nov. loved her garden, all Lakeport, graduating from Santa Rosa Beauty College. them for her love of her the continuance cited the 12, 2005. animals, cooking, friends Clearlake High in She married in 1953, in family, friends and life. inability of his investigator, According to testimony 1965 and attended Barstow Ukiah to Dick Frazer. Franque is survived by and especially her Samantha Burke, to be pre- from the contracted medical daughter Becca. Community Col- Her hobbies were spend- her husband Brennan sent at the February trial. examiner for Mendocino Most recently her talent lege. She was a happy, ing time with family L. Ladao of Redwood Lipmanson also said there was expressed in cheerful person hav- and friends, fishing, crafts Valley, daughters Bri- is evidence he still needs to County, Dr. Jason Trent, creating pressed flower pic- ing many friends in Ukiah, and games. ana Iwalani Ladao, review, and that some of his Henry was stabbed and beaten tures that she Lakeport, Yermo Her survivors are, son Theresa Leinaala Ladao, expert witnesses would not be to death. shared with many. and Barstow. She had no Mike Frazer of Grass son Adrian Ray Aguayo available for a February trial. Henry’s car was found near Leota’s last days were children but loved Valley, CA, daughter Ladao, sister Junie “I’ve only been on this case Orr Springs Road Nov. 13, spent at home in the all children, doing babysit- Debbie Meyer of Grass Rubio, brothers Augie a few months, and a great deal 2005. Mendocino County loving care of family, ting and child care. Valley, CA, sons Rick Marabuto, Daniel of the investigation that need- Sheriff’s Detective D.J. She moved to the desert, Frazer of Reno, NV., Aguayo and her parents friends, devoted caregiv- ed to be done was not done Alvarado said, during a pretri- ers and always her cat loving the country, and Randy Frazer of Grass Frank Aguayo of before I began,” Lipmanson Katie. Leota blessed enjoying the sunsets and Valley, CA. Berkeley, Ca. Jacque said. al hearing, that it appeared us with many gifts, most the hot weather. Grandchildren; Amber Barrich of Benicia, Ca., The trial is now scheduled that a stick had been wedged importantly her kind The owls, road runner, Pharies of Olive Hurst, also numerous aunts, for Aug. 3. against the vehicle’s accelera- and loving heart. rabbits and birds gave CA., Chris Marson of uncles, cousins, nieces Conley’s trial had been tor to make it drive off the Leota is survived by her her great joy. Her biggest Colfax, CA., Shawna and nephews. scheduled to begin Feb. 22. road without anyone in it. daughter Rebecca joy were her 3 Frazer of Grass Valley, A memorial service will This is the second time it has Ben Brown can be reached at Foster of Ukiah, sister dogs, Sheila, Janey and CA., Daniel Frazer, be held on Saturday, been postponed. It was first [email protected]. Estella Brooks of North Prancer. As her Michelle Frazer, Doug January 20, 2007 at 2:00 Carolina, sister in laws health was failing, she rode Frazer, Kenneth Fraz- PM at St. Mary of Evelyn Steinmert of her wheelchair to er, all from Grass Valley, the Angels Catholic Church Please sign the guest book at PA., Eleanor Miller of PA., water her plants and trees. CA. Janelle Frazer at 900 So. Oak www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. Haircuts nieces and neph- She was active in of Washington State, St., Ukiah, Ca. Funeral notices are paid the Senior Circle at Brandi Russell of Okla- Arrangements are under announcements. For informa- ews Grace & Kevin Van Continued from Page 1 Reed of PA., Jeanne Barstow Hospital and at- homa. Great granddaugh- the direction of the tion on how to place a paid funeral notice or make correc- Sherrill Hecker of tended Yerno Bible ter; Alexandria Eversole Mortuary 707- with him. Church. After a lengthy ill- Leanne, sister Glenna 462-2206 tions to funeral notices please Montana, Robert Sherrill call our classified department Pacini said she has volun- at 468-3529. teered at other organizations before, but working at Plow- been turned in the war on cancer. After a decline of 369 deaths Death notices are free for shares is “more heart-warm- from 2002 to 2003, the decrease from 2003 to 2004 was 3,014 Mendocino County residents. — or more than eight times greater, according to a review of ing ... personally rewarding. The world briefly Death notices are limited to ... We get them ready to go U.S. death certificates by the American Cancer Society. name of deceased, home- The drop from 2002 to 2003 was the first annual decrease in town, age, date of death, out for housing and job inter- total cancer deaths since 1930. But the decline was slight, and date, time, and place of ser- views, and everybody always Democrats and Republican war critic experts were hesitant to say whether it was a cause for celebra- vices and the funeral home feels better after a haircut -- offer resolution against Bush Iraq plan tion or just a statistical fluke. The trend seems to be real, Cancer handling the arrangements. all spruced up,” she said, as Society officials said. “It’s not only continuing. The decrease in For information on how to she ran gel through Coburn’s WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of senators including a the second year is much larger,” said Ahmedin Jemal, a place a free death notice hair and combed it into place. Republican war critic announced agreement Wednesday on a researcher at the organization. Cancer deaths dropped to please call our editorial Laura McCutcheon can be department at 468-3500. resolution opposing President Bush’s 21,500 troop buildup in 553,888 in 2004, down from 556,902 in 2003 and 557,271 in reached at [email protected]. Iraq, setting their marker for a major clash between the White 2002, the Cancer Society found. House and Congress over the unpopular war. The non-binding resolution, which was also gaining interest from a second Republican senator, would symbolically put the Senate on Justice Department to give secret court record as saying the U.S. commitment in Iraq “can only be sus- authority over warrentless wiretapping Service CENTER tained” with popular support among the American public and in WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration has Lic. #471898 Congress. “I will do everything I can to stop the president’s pol- 859 N. 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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2007 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] What’s Playing THURSDAY Music at the Playhouse DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; $1.50 pints of domestic beer; no cover; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lila Nelson hits ‘HUMBLE BOY’ -- Award winning play by Charlotte Jones; Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 7 p.m.; $12 for the stage at the students and seniors; $15 for adults; 462-9226. THE BIRDS AND BEAUTY OF NEW ZEALAND SLIDESHOW -- Ken Burton presents a three-week trip; Ukiah Ukiah Player’s Civic Center; 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah; 7 p.m.; no cover. DAVID PAUL KIMMICH -- Original classic rock music; Theatre Sunday Ukiah Brewing Company; 102 S. State St.; Ukiah; 9 p.m.; no The Daily Journal cover. The first show in the new Music at the Playhouse series will feature Lila FRIDAY Nelson this Sunday at 7:30 p.m., with local favorite Patrick Nagle as the FRANKIE J -- Smooth sounds on keyboard and vocals opening act. with dinner; The Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; Nelson has been composing songs 467-9900. since her single digits. The daughter DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin’ Joe; of a modern dancer and a blues harp Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 player, it is no wonder that Nelson a.m. looks at life through a lyrical lens. At ‘HUMBLE BOY’ -- Award winning play by Charlotte Jones; Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 88 p.m.; $12 3, she drew an imaginary line down for students and seniors; $15 for adults; 462-9226. her middle, head to toe, and insisted, “I know where half of infinity is... right here.” SATURDAY Later on, washing dishes to the DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin’ Joe; likes of Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 Nina Simone, Nick Drake, Stevie a.m. Wonder, and the Beatles -- practicing PRIDE ALLIANCE NETWORK 5TH ANNUAL DANCE harmonies with sisters, and writing AND DINNER -- In honor of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and lyrics for her brother’s early three- Trasgenders in Lake and Mendocino Counties; Saturday chord ventures on the guitar helped set Afternoon Club; 107 S. Oak St., Ukiah; 6 p.m.; $10 to $25; the stage for a career as a prolific 459-5490. singer/songwriter. ‘HUMBLE BOY’ -- Award winning play by Charlotte Jones; Her songs move from traditional Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $12 for folk to contemporary folk/Americana, students and seniors; $15 for adults; 462-9226. to jazz, blues, and ballad always find- MENDOCINO COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION ing their home inside of the rich sto- FUNDRAISER -- Fundraiser for the Humane Society; Grace ries that they tell. Her love of perfor- Hudson Museum; 431 S. Main St.; Ukiah; 10:30 a.m.; 391- mance and her irrepressible sense of 5852 or 463-2268. humor are reflected in the intimacy ‘THE CALL TO SHAKABAZ’ -- Book launch for author she creates with audiences big and Amy Wachspress; Mendocino Public Library, Ukiah Branch; small. With a knack for spotting the Ukiah; 10:30 a.m. uncanny, the deliciously ironic, the silent spaces between words, and a voice like sunshine Lila could sit in SUNDAY her remote Northern California town Contemporary folk singer/songwriter Lila Nelson performs at the ADAM’S CENTER STAGE KARAOKE -- Karaoke night at and at least keep her own home lit up. Ukiah Playhouse on Sunday as the opening performance for UPT’s Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 6 to 10 p.m.; family Nelson plays venues all across the new Music at the Playhouse series. hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no cover; sponsered by Dunlap Roofing. country; the “Freight and Salvage” in Michigan to “The Main Street Cafe,” Records), and Casey Connor. DANCE WAVE -- Weekly Freestyle community dance for Berkeley to “The Livingroom” in New in Southern Fla. General seating tickets to this per- fitness and release; Mendocino Ballet Studio; 205 S. State York City; 2005’s AMA Conference in When Nelson’s not touring alone formance are $18.50. Tickets are St., Ukiah; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; sliding scale donation; Nashville, Tenn. to “The Tractor she can be heard singing alongside the available at Mendocino Book 489-3345. Tavern” in Seatle, Wash.; “The Pine L.A. troubador, Brian Joseph, Company and through the UPT box FREE POOL -- Free pool all day (Sunday & Monday); Mountain Music Festival” in Nashville’s Amelia White (Funazalo office 462-9226. Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah. LILA NELSON WITH PATRICK NAGLE -- Live concert; Ukiah Playerhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 7:30 p.m.; 462-9226. ‘THE CALL TO SHAKABAZ’ -- Book launch for author Amy Wachspress; Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkle’s Willits Community Theatre’s 30th year kicks off Children Books Inc.; 45098 Main St.; Mendocino; 3 p.m. with ‘Frankie & Johnny in the Clair De Lune’ TUESDAY The Daily Journal inwardly just as desperate and KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 “I’m tired of looking. lonely as Frankie. Convinced E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; no fee. Everything I want is in this this new connection may be TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino room.” the real thing, Johnny is deter- Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30 to The Willits Community mined to not let it slip away 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. Theatre celebrates its 30th with the rising sun. year by kicking off the 2007 The play is a little racy in WEDNESDAY season with Terrance spots, but not offensively so. McNally’s, “Frankie & It deals with adult situations ADAM’S CENTER STAGE KARAOKE -- Karaoke night at Johnny in the Clair De Lune,” Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 6 to 10 p.m.; family and language, and is tastefully hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no cover; sponsered by Dunlap Roofing. the intimately touching story done. Under the auspices of of two lonely, working class, WCT house director Ian mid-life people weighing the Stigliani, along with the pleasures and consequences of deeply moving and emotional taking one last chance at true performances by the two ‘Humble Boy opens love. actors, “Frankie & Johnny” is Unlike most love stories a wonderful celebration of all that focus on the pursuit of Photo by Ron Greystar the possibilities that new love romance until the first inti- has to offer. tonight at the UPT mate encounter, “Frankie & Real life couple Paula Murphy and Justin Briggs play Johnny” takes place just after the lead roles “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair De For those who believe in the two lone characters have Lune,” playing Jan. 26 through Feb. 10. true love, this play is a must- fallen into bed with each see. attraction to one another is Frankie also longs for some- “Frankie & Johnny in the other, in what had all the mak- undeniable. thing more, for someone who ings of a one night stand. The on-stage couple of will take care of her for once, Clair de Lune” contains The story unfolds in Frankie and Johnny are played but is ready to run when it mature content and language. Frankie’s cramped, walk-up by real-life couple Paula finally comes her way. It runs Jan. 26 through Feb. studio apartment on Murphy and Justin Briggs. A supporting character in 10. Friday and Saturday Manhattan’s West Side. Veteran WCT actress Paula past WCT productions, Justin evenings are at 8 p.m. for $12, Frankie is a waitress at a blue- Murphy is Frankie, a pragmat- Briggs is the garrulous and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., collar diner. Johnny is the ic, 30-something, self-reliant charismatic Johnny, an overly and a Thursday evening show newest of the short order woman who has survived abu- talkative, overly optimistic, on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. for $8. cooks. sive relationships and has kept ex-con in his mid 40s, with a Tickets are available through Both are past their prime, her distance from any cou- questionable past and a pen- Leaves of Grass Bookstore, staunchly entrenched in mid- pling that could have led chant for big words and 459-3744. The WCT dle age, and “no great beau- down the same road. Capable Shakespeare. Despite all his Playhouse is located at 37 W. ties, either one.” But their of taking care of herself, bravado and charm, he’s Van Lane, Willits. Jazz and the symphony come together in February James Bailey, KC Dill and Geoff Graham appear in he Daily Journal the work to an exuberant finish. Oregon, including “Round Robin,” “All UPT's “Humble Boy” opening tonight at the UPT. Ukiah music lovers have a treat in Second on the program will be the Mornings Bring,” “Ionia,” and store for them when world-renowned William Grant Still’s (1895-1978) “Spanish Stairs.” The Daily Journal during its Ukiah run. musician Paul McCandless joins Ukiah “Symphony No. 1, Afro-American Two-time Grammy Award nominee on London’s Royal National Director Ian Stigliani leads Symphony on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Symphony,” written in 1930 at the height woodwinds, McCandless comes from a Theatre premiered “Humble his cast of six (James Bailey, and Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. Paul of the Harlem Renaissance, based on the musical family: his father and grandfa- Boy” in December 2001. In Christine Hance, KC Dill, McCandless, an American jazz wood- blues and Still’s experience as a jazz ther both played the oboe. His first instru- January 2007, it premiers in Sarah Walker, Geoff Graham wind player and composer, is one of few arranger. William Grant Still was so ment was a clarinet, but in high school he Ukiah at the Ukiah Playhouse. and David Hance) into places expert jazz oboists. McCandless’ mastery much more successful than other African became an oboist and as a college student “Humble Boy” opens tonight of human vulnerability, pro- of both single and double reed instru- American classical composers of his time was a sub in the Pittsburgh Symphony. and plays through Feb. 3. voking both laughter and The London Critics’ Circle tears. According to the direc- ments has allowed him to compose, play, that he was often referred to as the Dean These days he plays wind instruments gave “Humble Boy” their tor, both characters and actors and produce within a variety of styles. of African American Composers. He left from penny whistle, flute, sopranino sax- Best New Play Award in in “Humble Boy” are “to be Ukiah Symphony’s third concert for a rich legacy of instrumental and vocal ophone, oboe, english horn, to bass clar- 2001. “Humble Boy” turned completely and utterly seen: the 2006-2007 season will open with works of classical music, jazz, blues, and inet. Originally with the Paul Winter playwright Charlotte Jones our truth, our fear, our pain, George Gershwin’s (1898-1937) “Cuban popular music. Consort, he has been with the innovative into an international sensa- our spirit. Our love. Us.” Overture.” Showcasing four Cuban per- Following intermission, McCandless quartet Oregon for over thirty years, and tion. After its late 2001 pre- “Humble Boy” plays cussion instruments -- claves (what will be featured in George Frideric lately also as a member of the jam band miere, it received the Smith Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays Gershwin called Cuban Sticks), bongos, Handel’s (1685ˆ1759) third Oboe Comotion, sharing the stage with Darol Blackburn Award, and the and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and maracas, and a gourd -- this very popular Concerto. The Concerto is scored for the Anger, Mike Marshall and others. U.K. People’s Choice New on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. work uses Cuban dance rhythms, a solo usual Baroque orchestra of strings and A pioneer of modern instrumental Play Award in 2002. The play Tickets are available at clarinet in the slower middle section, and basso continuo. music, McCandless said in a 2003 Digital has won hearts on both sides Mendocino Book Company lush string writing reminiscent of “An To close the program, McCandless Interview: “Improvisation is always key of the Atlantic since then, and and through the UPT box American in Paris,” with the brass sec- will perform with the symphony various will undoubtedly win more office 462-9226. tion in brilliant rhythmic figures bringing of his works recorded by the quartet See JAZZ, Page 5 4 – THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 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... Grading ordinance: dead in the water? Thank you! To the Editor: A recent UDJ article, describing how You did it! We sincerely thank the hun- ical part of the safety net our community has PAUL KRUGMAN sediment from a 120-acre vineyard devel- dreds of people who gave to the 2006 Daily created to fight hunger in our town. opment near Laytonville killed some 20 Journal Holiday Food Bank Fund Drive and Clients include children, working adults, percent of juvenile Coho Salmon in a near- brought the total as of Wednesday to homeless individuals and families and by stream, shows the pressing need for $86,507.59, exceeding our $85,000 goal for seniors on fixed incomes. About 35 percent Mendocino County to adopt a grading ordi- this year’s drive. of those enrolled in the weekly supplemental nance despite enormous political resistance Each year we sit down with the folks at food program have jobs but are unable to by grape growers and real estate develop- the Food Bank and decide what the goal make ends meet. Of those using the emer- The Texas ers. should be and it is a struggle between what gency food program, more than 30 percent As a former county planning commis- we think the community can handle and are coming to the Food Bank for the first sioner from 2000-2006, I had the “opportu- what the Food Bank’s needs are. Each year time and more than 40 percent are children. we keep our fingers crossed and make our The Food Bank now also delivers food to strategy nity” to sit through more than 100 hours of discussion and debate among experts, appeal. And each year this community gen- outlying areas including Covelo, erously comes through. Laytonville, Anderson Valley and Potter Hundreds of news articles and opinion pieces have members of the public and fellow commis- described President Bush's decision to escalate the sioners regarding the need for a grading We want once more to thank our kick off Valley. It works with three area food pantries sponsors who stepped forward first thing to and makes food available to other nonprofit Iraq war as a "Hail Mary pass." ordinance and the proper scope of potential But that's the wrong metaphor. new regulations. The entire effort grew out get the drive going: Savings Bank of agencies serving low-income people in Mendocino County; Thurston Auto Plaza; inland Mendocino County. Plowshares is Bush isn't Roger Staubach, trying to pull out a win of awareness that native salmon and steel- for the Dallas Cowboys. He's Charles Keating, using head populations have collapsed in all local Mendocino Forest Products/Mendocino part of this network, providing daily cooked Redwood Company; Mendocino Vineyard meals. other people's money to keep Lincoln Savings going rivers in recent decades, and that increases long after it should have been shut down -- and squan- in sediment loads and water temperatures Company; Ken Fowler; North Coast This drive each year helps keep that net- Builder’s Exchange; Joe and Kayla work of service going, along with the gener- dering the life savings of thousands of investors, not to are the main culprits. mention billions in taxpayer dollars, along the way. Details of the draft ordinance were ham- Wildman; George and Ruth Bradford ous food donations of community members Foundation; T.R. Eriksen Foundation; and local stores who make sure to pass along The parallel is actually quite exact. During the sav- mered out in dozens of commission meet- ings and loan scandal of the 1980s, people like ings over a three-year period. Kathleen Kohn Fetzer Family Foundation; food that might otherwise go to waste. and Don and Lynda Coursey. We are proud to sponsor the Holiday Keating kept failed banks going by faking financial Representatives of local, state and federal success. Bush has kept a failed war going by faking water and wildlife agencies consistently In this 20th year of UDJ Food Bank dri- Food Bank Fund Drive every year and we ves, the Food Bank is more than ever a crit- thank all of you for making it a big success. military success. advocated for wide, no-grading buffers The "surge" is just another stalling tactic, designed extending anywhere from 50 to 300 feet to buy more time. outward from the banks of the county’s Oh, and one of the favorite techniques used by the streams and rivers. Environmental organi- owners of savings and loan associations to generate zations favored wide buffers, but they also phony profits -- it involved making high-interest loans wanted mandatory public hearings rather to crooked or flaky real estate developers -- came to be than just bureaucratic permit reviews known as the "Texas strategy." before large grading projects could begin. What was the point of the Texas strategy? Bank Farm Bureau leaders acknowledged that owners were certainly gambling -- with other people's unregulated grading does cause environ- money, of course -- in the hope of a miraculous recov- mental damage, but they identified rural ery that would bail out their negative balance sheets. roads and subdivisions rather than vine- But the real point of the racket was a form of loot- yards as the main culprits, which allowed ing: as long as they could keep reporting high paper them to argue against regulation of any profits, S&L owners could keep rewarding themselves agricultural activity, including farm road- with salaries, dividends, and sweetheart business building. deals. Ultimately, a majority of planning com- Keating paid himself a million dollars just weeks missioners invoked conflict-of-interest con- before his holding company collapsed. cerns and punted the grading ordinance Which brings us to Iraq. The administration has project up to the county board of supervi- spent the last three years pretending that its splendid sors. But with an electoral shift toward a little war isn't a big disaster. There have been the bro- laissez-faire majority on the board of mides (we're making "good progress"); the promises supervisors that began with the defeat of (we have a "strategy for victory"); and, as always, Richard Shoemaker in 2004, a grading attacks on the media for not reporting the good news ordinance now appears as dead-in-the- from Iraq. water as the occasional silver that still Who you gonna believe, the president or your lying manages to swim upriver and spawn in eyes? Mendocino County. Third District wooded tracts, but now they are virtually hardly drive down the street. It just seems Now Bush has grudgingly sort-of admitted that Supervisor John Pinches set the tone when, things aren't going well -- but he says his "new way on the day of his election last November, absent. If we were to adopt a grading ordi- that people don’t care.” nance that reduces sediment and tempera- Mr. Crandall, your head was obviously forward" will fix everything. he asked rhetorically, “The grading ordi- So it's still the Texas strategy: the war's architects nance is like a two-legged horse; the ques- ture in our rivers and streams, then the in a dark place when you made that state- ravens and raptors, the raccoons and bears ment. I can only hope that you’ve taken it are trying to keep their failed venture going as long as tion is how long do we keep feeding it?” possible. In fact, an effective grading ordinance -- would resume their customary ecological out of there and had time to re-think your role of cycling nutrient-rich fish wastes undoubtedly ridiculous statement. The Hail Mary aspect -- the off chance that some- one that strikes a balance between environ- how, things really will turn out all right -- is the least mental protection and the need to sustain onto upland soils. Are you unaware that more and more Third, Mendocino County residents need people are doing whatever efforts they can of their motivations. The real intent is a form of loot- agricultural productivity -- is critically ing. I'm not talking mainly about old-fashioned war important to maintain what most people reasonably profitable (and legal) agricul- to help reduce air pollution as well as stay ture to provide employment, to generate healthy? Walking is one of those efforts. profiteering, although there is no question that profi- value about living in this area. teering is taking place on an epic scale. No, I'm saying First, the conversion of forests and tax revenues and to supply food and wine. Walking doesn’t cost anything nor pollute Conflict over the grading ordinance has anything (unlike gasoline or diesel); it’s that the hawks want to keep this war going because it's woodlands along the west side of Highway to their personal and political benefit. 101 around Asti, on Signal Ridge Road and created deep and persistent ill will between one of the best exercises one can do to people who make their living from the land lower blood pressure, blood sugar and True, Bush can't win another election with phony the upper reaches of Peachland Road near claims of success in Iraq, the way he did in 2004. But Philo serve to demonstrate how big real and those who do not. The board of super- weight. Walkers have fewer incidence of visors could help reduce that animosity by cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and escalation buys him another year or two to claim that estate developers and corporate farmers we're making progress -- and it gives him another can transform (and I would say ruin) the adopting a grading ordinance that does not other killer diseases. They live longer and restrict benign agricultural practices or get mental health and spiritual benefits. chance to prove that he's the Decider, beyond account- landscape as they pursue their economic ability. interests in a laissez-faire political environ- require CEQA review for small-to-medium If you honestly think that walkers are sized grading projects, while it protects the slowing you down in arriving to your desti- And as for pundits who promoted the war and are ment. An effective grading ordinance now trying to sell the surge: for a little while longer would make massive conversions more dif- environment by establishing sufficiently nation on time, perhaps you should consid- wide no-grading zones along streams and er leaving a few minutes earlier. How they can be Very Important People who have the pres- ficult and costly, which in turn would ident's ear. reduce the incentive for developers to buy carefully regulating construction and main- about donning a pair of walking shoes and tenance of subdivision roads. getting some needed exercise. By putting Meanwhile, the nation pays the price. The heaviest up agricultural land for housing tracts, or Donald Lipmanson burden -- in death, shattered bodies, broken families for the huge out-of county wineries to con- the shoe on the other foot, you’ll see the Ukiah danger that drivers with your mentality and ruined careers -- falls on those who serve. To find vert local vineyards into industrial-style the personnel for the Bush escalation, the Pentagon production. present to walkers. Also, the fresh air and exercise may clear your foggy thinking. must lengthen deployments in Iraq and shorten train- Second the forests and oak woodlands Walking’s a good thing ing time at home. that dominate the landscape in our county You may own a car, Mr. Crandall, but To the Editor: you do not own the road. And the back-door draft has become a life sentence: desperately need restored fish populations. I just read the comments made by Pat Marianne Benavidez there is no limit on the cumulative amount of time cit- Above the valley floors, local soils tend to Crandall stating: “There are too many Fort Bragg izen-soldiers can be required to serve on active duty. be nutrient poor and need mineral replen- pedestrians around town. You can’t [sic] Mama, don't let your children grow up to be reservists. ishment for healthy tree growth. The rest of us will pay a financial price for the hun- Historically, large fish populations were a dreds of billions squandered in Iraq and, more impor- vital source of nutrients for these vast tant, a price in reduced security. WHERE TO WRITE Escalation won't bring victory in Iraq, but it might bring defeat in Afghanistan, which the administration President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep will continue to neglect. And it has pushed the military LETTER POLICY to the breaking point. House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Bush calls his critics "irresponsible," saying that editor. All letters must include a clear name, Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, they don't have an alternative to his strategy. But they signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; do: setting a timetable for withdrawal, so that we can Letters chosen for publication are generally Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, cut our losses, and trying to save what can be saved. It published in the order they are received, but ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. isn't a strategy for victory because that's no longer an shorter, concise letters are given prefer- 576-2297. Berg's field representative in ence.We publish most of the letters we (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 Ukiah office located at 104 W. Church St, option. It's a strategy for acknowledging reality. receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- The lesson of the savings and loan scandal was that Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax when a bank has failed, you shouldn't let the owner tion. Names will not be withheld for any ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; reason. If we are aware that you are con- number is 463-5773. 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Community dance cancelled The night before, is the 4th Annual Cioppino Wednesday Play Reading Dinner on Friday, Jan. 26, located in the Big BILLBOARD through February White Tent in Noyo Harbor. Attendees will Series adds a new installment Due to the holidays and the remodeling of enjoy family style dining, raffle prizes, and live to start Wednesday, Jan. 24 the Ukiah Senior Center, the Sunday music provided by a favorite local steel drum LitFest Poetry Contest open Community Dances have been canceled. The band “Kevin & The Coconuts”. This evening is There will be a new installment of the through Thursday, March 15 Community Dances will restart on Sunday a “local’s favorite” event, and a great way for Wednesday Play Reading Series at the Ukiah Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. visitors to meet community members. Two Playhouse on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. “Poetry to Go” “Poesia Para Llevar” is a The dances are held at Bartlett Hall, 495 seatings are available, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. “R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)” is a new local poetry contest for writers of all ages. Leslie St., in Ukiah. If you don’t dance, you Throughout the festival, charter boats take science fiction classic written by Karel Capek. Contest guidelines are available at Mendocino can still listen and watch the entertainment and crustacean lovers on daily cruises off the coast This reading is directed by Tami Tripp. and Lake County Library branches, on the enjoy the desserts and punch. to learn about crabbing, often spotting migrat- Written in 1920, “R.U.R.” is a fantasy on the Bookmobile, at the Mendocino College For more information, call Marie at 467- ing whales in the process. Saturdays during the unintended consequences of technological Library and at Nuestra Casa in Ukiah. Also, 3919. event are also the days to ride the historic hubris. This is the play in which the word Mendocino Poets in the Schools will be dis- Skunk Train through the redwoods to Camp ROBOT was used for the first time in history. tributing them to teachers and students Mendocino Coast Botanical Mendocino for Crab Louis and a winemaker’s With minimal staging, the actors read the play, throughout the county. lunch. focusing on sharing the story, characters and Poems up to 12 lines in either Spanish or Gardens Mushroom Walks A popular event at the festival is Barrel relationships. this is a marvelous way to “see” English or both will be accepted until March continue through Jan. 30 Tasting 101, featuring free sampling of new a play in your mind’s eye. Selections for this 15. The top twelve entries will be exhibited on and special wines directly from their aging bar- Wednesday Play Reading Series are of special Mendocino Transit buses. Winners also will be Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens rels at a numerous inland valley wineries interest either because they are being consid- invited to read their poems at Mendocino Mushroom Walks are at 1:30 p.m. and repeat- January 21 and 29. Visitors can pick up official ered for full production, or because it seems For more information about “Poetry to Go” ing every Monday through Jan. 30. Enjoy a Crab & Wine Days passports, and have them unlikely that they would ever give them a full docent-led tour of the 47-acre gardens, where stamped at the tasting rooms or winemaker production (even if they really like the play). “Poesia Para Llevar,” contact Bill Churchill at dinners for a chance to win lodging, dinners [email protected]. you can view more than 100 mushroom vari- Admission to the play reading is $5, payable at eties, both edible and non-edible, growing and wine. the door. wild. Because many mushrooms are poiso- For a complete list of participants and activ- The Pride Alliance Network ities, visit the Mendocino County Promotional nous, the walks are for viewing, not picking Alliance website: www.goMendo.com. or call Writers Read poetry announces the 5th annual and eating. A photographic guide is available 1-866-GoMendo. set for Thursday, Jan. 25 Winter Dance & Potluck as a handout and online at www.gardenbythe- sea.org. Walks are included with price of regu- David Smith-Ferri will be this month’s fea- Dinner set for this Saturday lar admission, $7.50 adults, $6 seniors, dis- Mendocino Art Center tured reader in the Writers Read series at The Pride Alliance Network (PAN) is host- counts for juniors and children. This event is accepting artist applications Colored Horse Studio, set for Thursday, Jan. 25 ing their 5th Annual Winter Dance and Potluck located at 18220 N. Highway One, Fort Bragg. for summer art fair from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Just returned from a trip to Dinner in honor of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, For more information, call 964-4352 or visit Amman, Jordan, David is the author of the and Transgender community of Lake and online at www.gardenbythesea.org. The Mendocino Art Center is now accepting newly published book, Battlefield Without Mendocino Counties. This event is set for this applications from artists and crafts people for Borders, a book of poems about his encounters Saturday at the Saturday Afternoon Club, Single UCCA concert tickets the 48th Annual Summer Arts and Crafts Fair. in Iraq during two trips there, and about the located at 107 S. Oak St., in Ukiah. The dance available in Ukiah and Willits The fair is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, current war and occupation. The book is being features San Francisco’s Legendary DJ July 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., amid used as a fund raiser for Iraqi victims of the Mixtress Page Hodel along with other surprise In addition to the regular subscription mem- the beautiful Mendocino Art Center gardens in war. David is the winner of the Janice Farrell entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is berships for the Ukiah Community Concert the heart of Mendocino village. Poetry Prize and the current Poet Laureate of at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 8 p.m. The Association, the board of directors has made Handmade original artwork in all media is Ukiah. His writing has been published in liter- sliding scale cost is $10 to $25, no one turned arrangements for single tickets to any of the acceptable. Due to the fair being limited to 60 ary journals and social justice magazines, and away for lack of funds. Attire is Winter Chic! concert programs to be on sale in Ukiah and high quality art booths, the jury process is he has read his poetry at events across the PAN will provide, Turkey, Ham and a Willits, as well as at the door the evening of the highly competitive. Applicants must submit country. Vegetarian Entree. To participate in the potluck performance. color slides or digital images of recent work An open mike session will follow the fea- use your last name as a guide, A through J George Husaruk, president, announced that and a photograph or drawing of a proposed tured reading. Refreshments are available. please bring a dessert, K through P please bring tickets would now be on sale at The booth display. Booth spaces measure approxi- Donation are being requested. For more infor- an appetizer, and Q through Z please bring a Mendocino Book Co., on South School Street mately 10 feet by 10 feet. There is a $50 booth mation, call 275-9010 or 463-6989. This event side dish. in Ukiah, and in Willits at the Leaves of Grass fee plus a 15 percent commission on gross is sponsored by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a PAN has arranged a discounted rate for out on Main Street prior to a coming Community sales. The proceeds benefit the Mendocino Art grant from the James Irvine Foundation, and of town guests to stay at the Hampton Inn Concert program. Center. by Tenacity Press and Colored Horse Studio. located at 1160 Airport Park Blvd., in Ukiah, Single tickets will be $20 each for an adult. The Summer Arts and Crafts Fair, which call 462-6555 to make reservations. The regular subscription membership is $40 coincides with the renowned Mendocino Mendocino Crab & Wine For more information, or questions, call for adults and $15 for students (who carry 12 Music Festival, draws a large number of visi- 459-5490, ext. 588 or go to the website or more units) for the four-concert series, tors from Marin and Sonoma counties, the Bay Fest days dinner at Patrona www.pridealliancenetwork.org. which is the most economical way to go. Area, the Sacramento Valley and southern set for Thursday, Feb. 1 California, among other regions. In addition to The local, all-volunteer Community Celebrate Mendocino Crab and Wine Fest Concerts group is now starting its 60th season the arts and crafts booths, the fair will also fea- Book launch reception ture live music and a food court. Days at Patrona restaurant for dinner of of sponsoring live world-class performances in Thursday, Feb. 1. Tex Sawyer, winemaker of ‘The Call to Shakabaz’ set the Ukiah area. For an application form, call the Mendocino Art Center at 937-5818 (toll free 1-800-653- from Scharffenberger, will be there to talk for this Saturday and Sunday Those interested in attending the next con- about sparkling wines and pinot noir. Dinner is cert may purchase tickets from the above loca- 3328), email, [email protected], or download a On Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. The Mendocino printable PDF from the Mendocino Art Center a four course crab dinner prefixed menu for tions or appear at the entry desk at Ukiah High $75, including wine. Public Library, Ukiah Branch, Children’s a little before 7:30 p.m. Membership secretary, web site Room Corner of Main and Perkins Street, in at http://www.MendocinoArtCenter.org/Summ For more information or for reservations, Maggie Cooper, will be there to help you. call 462-9181. Ukiah, will be hosting author Amy For more information call her 463-2738. er_Fair.pdf. Wachspress, of “The Call to Shakabaz.” There will be a reading by the author herself, and a discussion for young readers, book signing, Dolphin Gallery shows quilts, and edible treats. On Sunday, at 3 p.m. Gallery woodwork Bookshop & Bookwinkle’s Children’s Books The Dolphin Gallery will present Carol Inc., located at 45098 Main St., in Mendocino, Tackett and Friends exhibiting Art Quilts and and Sunday, March 4, at 1 p.m. Cheshire Jim Tackett and Friends exhibiting woodwork- Bookshop, located at 363 N. Franklin St., in ing items. The exhibit is through February 1. Fort Bragg “The Call to Shakabaz” demon- strates for young readers the fundamental prin- The Dolphin is located at 39225 Highway One, ciples of nonviolence as practiced by Dr. in Gualala. Martin Luther King, Jr., the book is being For more information, call 884-3896. launched on Dr. King’s birthday in his honor. Mendocino Crab & Wine Gualala Arts workshops days set through Feb. 25 announces upcoming dates Crab traps stacked along the docks and piled on the boats at Noyo Harbor are sure signs that Bonsai with Bob Shimon set for Wednesday the 8th Annual Mendocino Crab & Wine Days Jan. 31, Wednesday Feb. 7, 14, and 21. is about to begin. Coordinated by the Creativity for Klutzes with Libby Lehman, Mendocino County Promotional Alliance, the quilting workshop, set for Wednesday and two month celebration began Tuesday, Dec. Thursday, Feb. 14 and 15. 26, and features events throughout the county, Ribbon Cards with Vivian Green set for The highlight of the event is the Crab cake To help battle the high cost of education, Friday, Feb. 2. Cook off and best Mendocino White Crab use the newspaper as a simple answer to The Sounding Body…a breathing work- shop, set for Saturday, Feb. 3. Wine Competition, slated for Saturday, Jan. 27, many questions. From social studies, to the from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Noyo Harbor in A Simple John Cosby painting class, with early bird arts and sciences, the newspaper is an sign up set for Monday, Feb. 19. Fort Bragg. Tickets sales to this event are $55 inexpensive way to diversify the daily Check the GualalaArts.org website for more in advance, or $60 at the door, and benefit curriculum. 2007 workshops. The Gualala Arts Center, Mendocino Coast Clinics, Inc. Advance tickets located at 46501 Gualala Rd., in Gualala. may be purchased by calling the organization at 961-3431. Way to The advantages of Newspapers In Education For more information, call 884-1138. (NIE) are many:

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For information on how you can become involved in Ice Cream NIE, call (468-3500) today. Gift Cards 1252 Airport Park Blvd, Suite B-6 Behind Les Schwab 590 S. School St., Ukiah • 468-3500 6 – THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2007 SPORTS Editor: James Arens, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] LOCAL NBA NOTES | TRADING PLACES CALENDAR Pacers and Warriors swing 8-player trade FRIDAY JAN. 19 UHS boy’s basketball at home By GREG BEACHAM teams feel good about what’s going to club with an early season fight at a they planned to suit up injured center against Santa Rosa 4:30/6/7:30 AP Sports Writer happen,” Mullin said. “They’re all key strip club and a spat with coach Rick Adonal Foyle to avoid the forfeit. p.m. Mendocino College women’s OAKLAND — Almost every play- components. All these guys that are in Carlisle last month. Harrington was one of the Warriors’ basketball at home against Los er involved in the Indiana Pacers’ the deal, they’re going to have good “I think he was in a difficult envi- top targets in free agency last season, Medanos College 6 p.m. eight-man trade with the Golden State roles with their new teams.” ronment for him,” Pacers CEO Donnie but went back to Indiana — where he Mendocino College men’s basketbal at Solano 7 p.m. Warriors on Wednesday is likely to Murphy, Dunleavy and Diogu had Walsh said of Jackson, who averaged started his career — in a sign-and- PV boy’s and girl’s basketball welcome the change of scenery. been reduced to high-priced backups 14.1 points this season. “No matter trade deal with Atlanta. He averaged at Point Arena 3:30/5/6:30/8 The Pacers traded Al Harrington for failing to produce more in new what he was going to do, he wasn’t 15.9 points and 6.3 rebounds this sea- SATURDAY JAN. 20 and Stephen Jackson to Golden State coach Don Nelson’s offensive-minded going to outlive that environment. So I son, second on the team in both cate- UHS boy’s basketball at home for forwards Troy Murphy and Mike system. Both Murphy and Dunleavy think it’s good for him to go to anoth- gories to O’Neal, who plays much the against Rancho Cotate 4:30/6/7:30 p.m. Dunleavy in a large, bold deal to shake have hefty contracts that allowed er city and start fresh, and I think it’s same position. UHS girl’s basketball at Maria up two struggling teams. Golden State to finish the deal with good for our team as well.” “That’s the heartbreak in it,” Walsh Carrillo 3:30/5/7:30 p.m. UHS wrestling at the Albany The Pacers also sent guard Sarunas significantly less financial impact than The deal left injury-plagued Golden said. “He would have fit in here, but he Invitational at Berkeley 9 a.m. Jasikevicius and forward Josh Powell the Pacers. State with just six healthy players on was playing (small forward) more than to the Warriors, who gave up forward Harrington, the most accomplished its roster for Wednesday night’s game he was playing (power forward). I’m Ike Diogu and guard Keith McLeod. player in the trade, struggled to get against the Los Angeles Clippers — not sure he’s a good fit at (power for- According to Chris Mullin, the comfortable alongside Jermaine two fewer than the NBA minimum ward) with Jermaine. When you really COMMUNITY Warriors’ vice president and a former O’Neal in his first season back with required to avoid forfeiting a game. looked at it, I don’t know if the two player for both teams, the wholesale Indiana. Meanwhile, Jackson has been The Warriors quickly signed NBA players complemented each other as DIGEST shuffle will benefit everyone involved. dogged by legal troubles and attitude Development League forward “This is a situation where both problems all season, embarrassing the Renaldo Major a 10-day contract, and South Ukiah See TRADE, Page 7 Little League SULL is having sign ups on Jan. 17, 18 and 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Yokayo school. The JUNIOR COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL | MENDOCINO 57, LOS MEDANOS 59 NFL NOTES | cost is $55 for the first child and $50 for the second and children OAKLAND must have their original birth certificate and proof of residen- cy. Eagles scrap but lose by 2 So Cal City of Ukiah Men’s and Women’s By JAMES ARENS Basketball Leagues The Daily Journal assistant The City of Ukiah Community On Wednesday night the Mendocino Service Department would like to announce the beginning of College men’s basketball team took on registration for the 2007 Men’s the Bay Valley Conference’s first place, might be and Women’s Basketball and undefeated, team in Los Medanos Leagues. Sponsors will be accepted into the league on a and lost a very close outing, 59-57. first-come first-serve basis. “We kind of ran out of gas down the a Raider Registration will be accepted stretch there,” said Mendocino College through February 2nd and games begin Feb. 12. However, head coach Kevin Koch. “They hit some By JOSH DUBOW space may fill prior to the final shots and got some “gimme” baskets and AP Sports Writer deadline. All Registration forms must be submitted with the we try not to give the other team those The Oakland Raiders $350 sponsorship fee prior to types of shots.” brought in Southern being eligible for placement The Eagles came out in the first half within the league. Team roster California quarterbacks forms and player fees ($20 with ample amounts of energy and were coach Steve Sarkisian for a each) will be collected from able to lead for all but three minutes in second interview Wednesday team managers at the first the first half. scheduled game. Players may as the team intensified its only play on one team in the “We always come out with a lot of search for a new head coach. league. The minimum player intensity,” Koch said. Sarkisian, the first candi- age is 18 years old. Games are scheduled for weeknights. The Eagles took their first lead of the date to interview after Art Registration forms available at game at the 17-minute mark on a lay up Shell was fired, met again 411 W. Clay or www.cityofuki- by Craig Bernardi from Jared Giammona ah.com. with owner Al Davis and For more information or to to go up 6-4 and never looked back in the other team executives, a per- register your team, please call first half of play. son in the league with (707) 463-6714 Mendocino continued to pack on the knowledge of the search said points at a steady rate and would be up 9- Ryan Rones Dickey on condition of anonymity. 4 at the 15:08 mark to cause the The person requested Memorial Soccer Mustangs to call an early, but much Scholarship Fund anonymity because the needed, timeout. Raiders are not releasing any Out of that timeout, Mendocino The Scholarship Fund is hav- details about the search. ing its annual meeting on, Jan. would score another quick basket by Sarkisian didn’t immediately 18th at 5:30 pm at 601 N. State Josh Gipson, who ended the game with return a message seeking St. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Scholarships are seven points and seven rebounds, to go comment. available for attendance at soc- up 11-4. San Diego Chargers cer camps. But the Mustangs started to slowly Applicants must be dedicated receivers coach James to the game of soccer, hard- mount a comeback and only be down 13- Lofton interviewed on working and have a good team 10 at the 9:30 mark on a layup by Markis Tuesday and his attorney attitude. Please pick up an Balinton, who finished with 15 points on application from 601 N State St. said he expected the sides to A letter containing your soccer the night. continue discussions later history (when you started play- But Giammona, who had 21 points, this week. ing, what teams you have been on), what you like about soccer, four rebounds, two assists and a lone Other candidates who what your soccer goals are and steal, would push that lead back to six, have interviewed for the job why you want to attend camp, 16-10, on a quick 3-pointer. That basket as well as two recommenda- are former New York Giants tions from your coach and other would start a 10-0 run by the Eagles. coach Jim Fassel and Raiders adults are required. On the next possession, the Eagle’s defensive coordinator Rob Please submit the application Xavier White shot and made another 3- at least two weeks before the Ryan. start of the camp. Donations pointer forcing the Mustangs to call a Davis is expected to will be gratefully accepted at timeout to stop the Eagles run. choose an offensive coach 601 N State St. White, who finished with 15 points, after the team scored an three rebounds and two steals, continued NFL-low 168 points last sea- Ukiah Lions Youth to have his way with the Mustang guards Football and Cheer son, the fewest by the and would hit another floater to give the Raiders. Oakland went 2-14 Eagles their largest lead of the game 23- The Ukiah Lions are having a on the season, setting a fran- dinner, dance and auction Jan. 10 with 5:47 remaining in the half. chise record for losses in a 27 starting at 5:30 p.m. It will The Mustangs then mounted a come- season. take place in the Fine Arts back of their own going on a 12-2 run to building at the fairgrounds. This Sarkisian, 32, was fundraiser is to help the cheer end the half. After a layup and 3-pointer Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal Oakland’s quarterbacks squads that qualified to com- by the Mustangs, White drove to the bas- Mendocino College’s Xavier White takes a shot over a Los Medanos coach in 2004 in between pete at Jr. Nationals in player in Wednesday night’s game. White finished the game with 15 Disneyland pay for their trip. The See EAGLES, Page 7 price of tickets are $12 for points. See SO CAL, Page 7 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 the auction or buying tickets please NFL NOTES | SAN DIEGO contact Stephanie 485-8848, Katrina 485-1640 or Sue 485- 7600. Schottenheimer to return to Chargers in ‘07 Special Olympics Mendocino Inland By BERNIE WILSON “I offered what I thought was a fair the Patriots, their first defeat at home assistants extensions through 2008. Basketball 2007 AP Sports Writer offer and it was surely up to him to this season. “I think the most important thing is, SAN DIEGO — Marty make the decision as to whether to Speculation grew following the loss I think he gives us the best chance to SOMIB is holding practices at Schottenheimer might be down to one accept it or not, and he chose not to, that Schottenheimer might be fired, win next year,” Spanos said. “It keeps Pomolita Middle School at 740 last chance to get the San Diego and I respect that entirely,” Spanos due in part to the front office’s expec- the continuity of the team together. N. Spring St. Practices will be held Jan. 14, 21, 28. In February Chargers to the Super Bowl. said. tations of a deep playoff run and his There is a tremendous amount of sup- on the 11, 18, 25 and in March Three days after the talented With a regular-season record of icy relationship with Smith, believed port by the players. I’ve just got a lot on the 4, 11, 18 and 25. Chargers melted down in a stunning 200-126-1 with Cleveland, Kansas to have developed over personnel of confidence in this guy and I think Practice times are from 1 to 3 p.m. Please wear sweats or 24-21 playoff loss to New England, City, Washington and San Diego, moves. the players have got a lot of confi- shorts with sports shoes for team president Dean Spanos decided Schottenheimer is the most successful Smith said that following the loss, it dence.” practice and make sure to bring Wednesday that bringing coach never to have reached the Super wasn’t automatic that he would recom- Schottenheimer doesn’t know if some water. For more informa- tion call 468-1282. Schottenheimer back for the final year Bowl. mend that Schottenheimer return. being a lame-duck coach will lead to of his contract gives San Diego its best His 5-13 playoff record has taken “Not in my mind. We had to stop problems. SAL “Kids Only” fun chance to win. on a life of its own. Sunday’s loss was and think,” he said. “I’ve never done it before,” he said. and fitness program Schottenheimer, though, declined his sixth straight in the postseason dat- Smith said he spent Tuesday speak- “But believe me, I don’t think there are Mendocino Co. Sheriff's Youth the team’s offer of a one-year exten- ing to 1993, and the ninth time a ing with Spanos, players, front-office any circumstances there that can’t be Activities League (SAL) and the sion for 2008 worth $4.5 million, with Redwood Health Club of Ukiah Schottenheimer-coached team lost its personnel and people around the addressed and any issues that can’t be are sponsoring a "KIDS ONLY" a $1 million buyout. opening playoff game. His teams have league about Schottenheimer. resolved. We have a good football fun and fitness program at the The coach didn’t offer specific rea- failed four times to capitalize on the “I made a recommendation which team, as we know. I was the one that Redwood Health Club, on Thursday nights from 5:30 P.M. sons, but they could have to do with home-field advantage that comes with may surprise all of you, that we con- said some time ago, that it’s virtually to 6:30 PM, in Court #3, for the spiraling salaries given to other owning the AFC’s No. 1 seed. tinue next year with Marty impossible, in my opinion, to win if ages 7 years to 12 years, coed, NFL head coaches, and perhaps to his He is 47-33 in five seasons with the Schottenheimer based on the fact that everybody isn’t exactly on the same and free of charge. Learn strength training, gain strained relationship with general Chargers, including 35 wins and two we are so talented of a football team page. Well, that was clearly disproved. endurance, stability and build manager A.J. Smith. AFC West titles in the last three sea- and the information that I got from I mean, I don’t have all the answers confidence. Personal Trainers “Right now, I wasn’t comfortable "MJ and Nick" will exhaust your sons. everybody was, we’re so close,” Smith and I recognize that.” kids and send them home accepting it,” said Schottenheimer, Led by league MVP LaDainian said. “We made some mistakes in that Together, Schottenheimer and sweaty. For more info call RHC who will earn more than $3 million in Tomlinson, the Chargers were thought football game and still almost won I Smith are 0-2 in the postseason with at 468-0441 or drop by the Club. 2007, the final year of an extension he There is an annual $5.00 insur- by many to be Super Bowl-caliber, just felt that it was the best for this San Diego. ance and administration fee for received after the 2004 season. with an NFL-best 14-2 record. But organization to continue.” The Schottenheimer-Smith relation- SAL programs, but it may be Spanos said Schottenheimer didn’t they had four turnovers and made The final call belonged to Spanos, waived for cause. give him a reason. numerous other mistakes in losing to who also offered Schottenheimer’s See RETURN, Page 7 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2007 – 7 COMMUNITY DIGEST — CONTINUED FROM Clippers beat up Warriors 115-109 PAGE A-6 The Associated Press ing without point guard Shaun Jasikevicius and Josh Powell Livingston (sprained right from the Pacers in exchange LOS ANGELES — Elton ankle), and small forward Tim for Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu, COMMUNITY Brand had 27 points and 11 Thomas (left ear infection). Keith McLeod and Mike Saturday, January 27 • 2pm rebounds, and the Los Sam Cassell had 23 points, Dunleavy Jr. — the son of the DIGEST Angeles Clippers barely held along with 13 of the Clippers’ Clippers’ head coach. on to beat Golden State 115- season-high 37 assists. The game-day trade left Women’s Softball 109 Wednesday night — just Monta Ellis and rookie for- Golden State coach Don League hours after the Warriors ward Kelenna Azubuike each Nelson with only six healthy The City of Ukiah’s 2007 swung an eight-player trade Women’s Softball League with the Indiana Pacers that scored 28 points for Golden players on his roster because Every night at the Players Steakhouse, you begins with a mandatory coach- State. of injuries to Jason es meeting Arpril 19 at the Civic left their bench considerably It was an eventful day for Richardson, Mickael Pietrus, can enjoy one of our Daily Dinner Specials Center. League play will be on depleted. Teriyaki Tuesday and Wednesday Quinton Ross scored 24 the struggling Warriors, who Adonal Foyle and Zerko featuring favorites like delectable nights. Team fees are $450 for obtained Al Harrington, Cabarkapa, who is recovering Salmon Fillet, savory Apple-Brandy Glazed the sponsor and $30 per player. points for Los Angeles, play- Stephen Jackson, Sarunas from back surgery. Registration forms are available Pork Shanks, or everybody’s favorite, a at the Civic Center Annex or www.cityofukiah.com. The generously-cut New York Steak with Baked deadline is April 13. Questions? 26-25, in over 20 minutes on a bounds play, Giammona hit a Potato, or ask about our Daily Chef’s Special. Call 463-6714 Eagles 3-pointer at the 17:45 mark, 3-pointer to cut the lead to Men’s Softball but the Eagles answered back three, 57-54, with just over a All our dinner specials include soup or salad League Continued from Page 6 with a 3-ball of their own by minute left. and are priced at an unbelievable price of … The City of Ukiah’s 2007 Giammona snatching back the Mendocino played good Men’s Softball League will begin ket for a layup giving the March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The lead 28-26. defense but had to foul the Pub. League play is scheduled Eagles a 25-17 lead with just Los Medanos would take Mustang players to get the to begin in early May.Team fees over three minutes left. the lead back for good in the ball back. are $450 for the sponsor and The Mustangs would score $30 per player. Registration second half, 36-34, on a layup The Mustangs went 2-4 forms are available at the Civic the last points of the half by at the 14:05 mark and build a from the foul line in the final Center Annex or www.cityofuki- either team on a tough layup small lead. minute of play to give them a ah.com. The deadline is April by Balinton, who ended the 13. Player fees will be collected “We just didn’t match up as lead of 59-54 with just under during the first game of the sea- night with 15 points, and a well as we wanted to in the :30 to play. son. Questions? Call 463-6714 long 3-pointer giving the second half,” Koch said. And it turns out the Eagles a halftime lead of While the Mustangs would North and South three, 25-22 with 20 minutes Mustangs needed those free Ukiah Little League carry a lead ranging from 10 throws at the end of the game. left to go. to 5 pointer for the rest of the Sign-ups “We can play with anyone Giammona would hit a 3- Sign-ups for the Ukiah Little half, the Eagles never gave up pointer with .3 left on the League begin Jan. 17 and con- in your league and with this and staged a run with just over clock to close the gap to 59-57 tinue on Jan. 18 and Jan. 22 loss this makes us 4-4 now in two minutes remaining to cut from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the the conference,” Koch said. but Los Medanos would run Yokayo School cafeteria. The the gap to three with 1:02 left the clock out and seal the win. cost is $55 for the first child and “It can get a little discourag- in the game. $50 for each additional child. With the loss, the Eagles ing to our guys when we know White started out the run by You must bring an original birth are now 4-4 in the BVC and 7- certificate and three proofs of we can beat a team like this hitting a layup and causing the residency: driver’s license, utility 12 overall with their next and we lose the game.” Mustangs to fumble the ball OR ENJOY A SINGLE REGULARLY PRICED DAILY DINNER SPECIAL FOR HALF PRICE. Bring this coupon to the Players bill, bank statement, checkbook game on Friday at Solano Club any day and receive a “2 for 1” voucher. Vouchers can be redeemed at the Players Steakhouse for two Dinner Specials or insurance certificate. In the second half, the out of bounds on the Eagles priced at the regular price of $9.99 (or a single Daily Dinner Special for $4.99). MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER Mustangs took their first lead, College at 7 p.m. OFFERS. OFFER GOOD THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2007 ONLY. ONE OFFER PER PERSON PER DAY. 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The included the GM letting professionally during the year Schottenheimer said: “I’m a new winter hours are Tuesday at injured quarterback Drew 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:45 — and we’ve had issues, tough, ornery old cuss. Let me p.m. and Friday at 5:00 p.m.. Brees leave as a free agent last there’s no doubt about it — just say this — I hope all of Boxing classes are ongoing and offseason. but we work well enough dur- you would appreciate the fact all ages and levels are wel- that I only care about one come. Parental signatures are Brees has led the New ing the year to function prop- You’ve undoubtedly seen some of the hit TV game needed for minors and the Orleans Saints to the NFC thing, and that’s winning foot- shows featuring contestants making big “deals” charge is $5. SAL boxing class- erly and to field a team and go ball games. All the rest of this es are held at the Redwood championship game while his 14-2.” involving trading for large sums of money. Now it’s Health Club. Questions? call successor, Philip Rivers, stuff is extraneous. They are your turn, this month at Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino! Cris at 463-1229. Smith said he considered matters of the day, if you will. couldn’t get the Chargers past his relationship with the divisional round. But the bottom line is, find a Be here every Saturday night for “What a Deal!” Schottenheimer to be “profes- for your chance to win some big money of your own! UHS baseball clinic In early March, Spanos way to win the game. And The City of Ukiah and the sional.” I’ve had a pretty good run at Every half hour from 7-11pm, you could be one of the Ukiah High Wildcats would like called the two — known for “We both desperately want it, and I’ve had a pretty good contestants who draws a prize card. If you’re happy to announce the beginning of their stubborn personalities — with that prize, keep it and walk away a winner. registration for a high school to win a world championship approach to it.” baseball clinic supervised by But, if you’d like to the Ukiah High School baseball make a trade for coaching staff. Come join the another prize card, go fun and learn about every use it on quarterback Brady have a winning record with for it. Make the right aspect of the game: hitting, slid- Quinn of Notre Dame or the Raiders since the team ing, fielding, and much more. So Cal “deal,” and you could This clinic will be held every JaMarcus Russell of LSU. returned from Los Angeles in win up to $5,000 in Monday through Thursday from Continued from Page 6 While Sarkisian is young 1995. cash and XtraCoin! 3:30pm till 5:00pm. Clinics will and relatively inexperienced, He was 38-26 in four sea- run weekly through February stints at USC, where he What a Deal! 1st, 2007. The clinic is open to Davis has a history of identi- sons, taking the team to the boys ages 14 to 18 and is locat- helped tutor Heisman Trophy postseason twice before leav- winners Matt Leinart and fying sharp coaching minds. ed at the Ukiah High School Davis gave the first profes- ing to take the Bucs job fol- baseball field. There is NO Carson Palmer, as well as lowing the 2001 season. charge for this clinic, however John David Booty. sional head coaching jobs to pre-registration is required and John Madden, Mike Shanahan Gruden left a Super Bowl can be done at the City of Sarkisian left USC for one team in place and his Ukiah. 411 W. Clay St. Please season to become the Raiders’ and Jon Gruden when all three call the City of Ukiah were in their 30s. Only Buccaneers beat Bill Community Services quarterbacks coach in 2004. 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Ukiah High Lady Wildcats would like to announce the beginning “We feel strongly that a lot er with 1 second left in a 108- of registration for a fast-pitch softball clinic supervised by the Trade of those things are behind 106 victory at Golden State. Ukiah High School Softball Stephen, and he’s looking to The Warriors were keen to “All-You-Can-Eat” coaching staff. Come and learn about every aspect of the game: Continued from Page 6 come here, win games and acquire Jasikevicius, a hitting, pitching, fielding and focus on his basketball Lithuanian who failed to meet Premium Weekend much more. The clinic is open to well as we thought they career,” Mullin said. high expectations in Indiana. girls ages 14-18 and the clinic could.” Matthew Symons, Powell was traded to Indiana takes place at the Ukiah High Brunch Buffet School softball fields. The days Murphy, a former Notre spokesman for the Marion last summer after his rookie and times are as follows: Dame star battling injuries County prosecutor, said the season with Dallas, and his Tuesdays, 4-dark, Wednesdays, 3-dark and Thursdays, from 4- this season, is averaging 8.9 trade will not affect Jackson’s smooth game also could fit 7am-Noon Saturday & Sunday dark. There is no charge for the points and 6.0 rebounds — court case. Mullin said the well with Nelson’s up-tempo clinic, however pre-registration both his lowest totals since his is required and can be complet- Warriors will support style. ed at the City of Ukiah at 411 W. rookie year. Dunleavy, the No. Jackson’s legal needs. ——— Clay St. For more information 3 overall pick from Duke in Last month, the Pacers AP Sports Writer Cliff call 463-6714. 2002, has scored 11.4 points briefly suspended Jackson for Brunt in Indianapolis con- BAM Wrestling Club in another disappointing sea- a heated exchange with tributed to this report. Practices run from 6:30 p.m. son, so the deal rids the Carlisle, who kicked him off to 8 p.m. every Wednesday and Warriors of three players who the bench during a loss to Thursday. The cost is $40. didn’t fit with Nelson’s ideas. Cleveland. The Warriors’ last Mullin signed Dunleavy look at Jackson was impres- and Murphy to contract exten- sive, however: Earlier this HEY LOCAL sions — still worth more than season, Jackson hit a 3-point- COACHES! $80 million — before he hired Nelson. * Menu varies daily. Please report your game The Warriors pursued Bankruptcy? See Sho-Ka-Wah Café results! Phone (707) 468-3518 Harrington because the rangy for details or make submissions to: The forward should fit their new Is it for me? Ukiah Daily Journal Sports isbankruptcyforme.com Department, 590 S. School style of play. Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. Fax “Al is a guy we’ve looked Free Consultation (707) 468-3544 or visit www.ukiahdailyjournal.com at for a while,” Mullin said. EDMUND DECHANT click on “Sports”, then click on “Al is a guy that’s probably a NEW RELEASES the “Report Game Scores” ban- Attorney at Law ner. lot stronger than people know. 35 years Bankruptcy OR ENJOY A SINGLE PREMIUM WEEKEND BRUNCH BUFFET FOR HALF PRICE. Bring this coupon EVERY TUESDAY! to the Players Club Saturday or Sunday and receive a “2 for 1” voucher. Vouchers can be redeemed at He can guard his man in the Experience the Sho-Ka-Wah Café for two brunch buffets priced at the regular price of $8.99 (or a single buffet for Editor’s note: The Ukiah Daily post if need be. He’s gotten $4.49). 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He was involved in a NOW OPEN fight outside an Indianapolis Coffee ~ Tea ~ Ice Cream ~ Smoothies strip club on Oct. 6, and is Hot Dogs ~ Soup ~ Salads ~ Pastries ~ Sandwiches scheduled to go to trial Feb. 12 for firing a gun during the Now Serving: Mon. - Fri. 6 am - 4 pm fracas. 707.468.8638 • Free Wireless Internet 8 – THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2007 TIME OUT Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Baron de er Lynn Swann was named MVP as Pittsburgh Datebook: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2006 Montesquieu (1689-1755), political philoso- defeated Dallas, 21-17, in Super Bowl X. pher; Daniel Webster (1782-1852), states- TODAY’S QUOTE: “There is nothing so Today is the 18th day of 2007 and the 28th In 1964, planners unveiled the designs for man/orator; A.A. Milne (1882-1956), chil- powerful as truth -- and often nothing so day of winter. New York’s World Trade Center. dren’s author; Cary Grant (1904-1986), actor; strange.” -- Daniel Webster TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1778, Capt. In 1993, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was Danny Kaye (1913-1987), entertainer; Kevin TODAY’S FACT: Cary Grant’s real name James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, officially observed in all 50 states for the first Costner (1955-), actor, is 52. was Archibald Leach. calling them the Sandwich Islands. time. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1976, wide receiv- TODAY’S MOON: New moon (Jan. 18).

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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 87 53 24 -9 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion OKGN 55 51 -3 25 Unscramble these four Jumbles, EWLS one letter to each square, 53 85 29 28 to form four ordinary words. DAMV -5 86 84 -7 NBWA GEDEH CLUE: TRANSPORTATION ORDER GRID 159 ©2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 159 All Rights Reserved.

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14 12 20 16 HIGH Answer here: “ ” 17 19 13 13 ESTO 16 18 12 16 (Answers tomorrow) RPR I Jumbles: EXUDE AMITY MUFFIN OVERDO Yesterday’s 15 13 17 17 Answer: What the piano player worked on — MARY A “MOVEMENT” 1/17/2007 Racist threats should not be tolerated in any setting Dear Annie: I am a 12-year-old girl with a Who would like to be the first to package and can relate all too well. First, I don’t condone big problem. I am African- American and proud toothpaste embossed with a large “T” so we can what the husband has chosen to do to relieve his of it, but at school I get called foul names. I’ve find it in a steam-filled bathroom without glass- sexual tension. Still, men are usually far more asked teachers to talk to the students, but they ANNIE’S MAILBOX es? How about baby boom mouthwash in flip- attuned to having sex than women. We think just say they will get to it soon. By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar top bottles? I’d love to see a summer sandal mar- about it more often. We are visually excited by I’m getting scared to go to school because keted as “Svelte, with ample toenail coverage women. some of the kids have threatened to attack me. I and a low, sexy heel.” Millions are about to greet For years, I experienced sexual frustration. don’t know how much more of this I can handle. I’m increasingly frustrated these days when I the 60s in a whole new way. We could get by My wife was more concerned with the children I have even considered dropping out, but I want can’t tell the shampoo bottle from the condition- with a little help from friends who develop a few and housecleaning than she was with our rela- my education. I want to be the first in my family er in the steamy shower, or I have to grapple with creative, intelligent product designs. -- tionship. I finally decided I had two options: to go to college. Is there any way to make the impossible push-down-and-twist bottle tops. California Dreamer Find other women or deny my feelings. For the pain stop hurting me? I hate the feeling of being More than once, I’ve nearly brushed my teeth Dear Dreamer: Wouldn’t it be nice not to sake of our marriage, I chose the second option. After 30 years, I pretty much killed my sexu- hated. -- Racism Kills the Soul with a look-alike tube of hair gel. I’ve ruined “Twist and Shout” when opening bottle caps? numerous blouses ripping out scratchy labels al desire, but my wife discovered she was clini- Dear Racism: Are you the only person of There must be thousands of older seniors think- cally depressed and started taking an antidepres- color in your school? No one should be threaten- that I couldn’t tolerate for another minute. ing, “We’ve been asking for these same things Annie, please get a message to product sant. She now has the kind of sex drive I always ing you -- for any reason whatsoever. Talk to for years.” Now that boomers are hitting their wished she had. Unfortunately, I don’t have any. your parents and have them meet with the school designers: If a multitudinous mega-generation is 60s, designers who can come up with sharp- reaching advanced age and needs clothing in For some men, online porn is a way to avoid principal about the bullying. If steps aren’t taken looking, trendy products tailored to the newly cheating. This isn’t just the husband’s problem. to stop it immediately, your parents should seek softer fabrics, and products color-coded, marked squinty-eyed, aging hippie generation will make in large letters with easy-to-open tops, there’s got The wife also has issues, and they both need pro- legal advice. a bundle. fessional help if their marriage is to survive. -- Dear Annie: I’m a 59-year-old female baby to be a money-making opportunity here that’s Dear Annie: Here’s a man’s perspective to Been There boomer who is now approaching her elder years. win-win. “Married to a Porn Addict,” whose husband Dear Been There: It seems a shame that you watched online porn and had private nude chats and your wife have spent 30 years like ships THURSDAY EVENING with women. passing in the night. Sex drives can be rekindled. 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047-07 026-07 046-07 HELP HELP HELP 1-18/07 1-11,18,25/07 PUBLIC NOTICE 1-18/07 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED Notice of Intent to Use Federal Funds in a NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 06- Wetland and 003-07 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED CHEMIST Driver Position 16342 Doc ID #000497588282005N Title Or- Administrative Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact 1-4,11,18,25/07 ORDINANCE NO. 29 F/T to perform analy- Class A or B license der No. 3063064 Investor/Insurer No. Office Coordinator and FICTITIOUS AN ORDINANCE OF THE UKIAH VALLEY sis of environmental req. F/T + benefits. 049758828 APN No. 002-137-13 YOU ARE for E Center a local Notice of Intent to Request Release of BUSINESS NAME SANITATION DISTRICT ESTABLISHING nonprofit in Ukiah; samples. BS in Application & job Funds IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, STATEMENT SEWER LATERAL TESTING 40 hrs/week; Chemistry or Science desc. avail @ Solid DATED 05/07/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE File No.: 2006-F0820 The purpose of this Article is to reasonably in- benefits; Strong required and experi- Wastes of Willits 351 January 18, 2007 ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, THE FOLLOWING sure the soundness of the sewer collection organizational and ence preferred. Franklin Ave. Willits, County of Mendocino IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF PERSON(S) IS system in order to prevent infiltration, exfiltra- Send resume to CA. (707)-459-4845 Department of Planning and Building Serv- computer skills a YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA- (ARE) DOING BUSI- tion and to insure that both new and existing must. Assist CEO Alpha Labs ices EDITOR NEEDED NESS AS: sewer laterals comply with the provisions of wcompl. of admin 208 Mason Street, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1440 TURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST The Lake County AWESOME this Chapter, to better protect the City of tasks related to the Ukiah, CA 95482 or Ukiah, CA 95482 YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- Record-Bee is look- COMPUTERS, JUST Ukiah Sewage Treatment Plant ("Plant") and organization & fax 707-468-5267 (707) 463-4281 YER." Notice is hereby given that RECON- ing for an experi- AWESOME.US, the environment. implementation of no phone calls. These notices shall satisfy three separate but TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed enced community related procedural requirements for activities AWESOME This Article shall apply to the Ukiah Valley Agency goals & trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust execut- Class A or B, Truck journalist to lead our to be undertaken by the County of Mendocino ENTERPRISES Sanitation District and to persons outside the objectives. AA in ed by MICHAEL J PANZO, AN UNMARRIED driver/landscape newsroom. The Department of Planning and Building Serv- 1389 Berkeley Way District who, by contract or agreement with human svcs, bus or foremen. $18/hr/Un- managing editor is ices. MAN, dated 05/07/2004 and recorded Ukiah, CA 95482 the District, are users of the City's Plant. related field; min 2 ion wages. 895-2100 responsible the day- REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS 05/17/04, as Instrument No. 2004-10751, in William G. Brown PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Di- yrs. exp. in a busi- to-day operations of On or about February 5, 2007, the County of Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office 1389 Berkeley Way rectors of the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, ness as an exec Come Join our the newsroom in- Mendocino will authorize Rural Communities of the County Recorder of Mendocino County, Ukiah, CA 95482 County of Mendocino, State of California, on secretary, admin Health Care Housing Development Corporation to submit cluding assigning State of California, will sell on 02/01/2007 at This business is con- this 11th day of January, 2007, by the follow- asst or similar posi- Specialists a request to the U.S. Department of Housing at Home Care & and editing news ducted by an Individ- ing roll call vote: tion; min 2 yrs. su- and Urban Develop-ment for the release of up 10:00AM, AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO Hospice Services stories and oversee- ual. The registrant pervisory exp. pre- to $800,000 in Federal Funds under the Self- THE MENDOCINO COUNTY COURT- Mendocino County ing page layout. The commenced to trans- AYES: Directors Crane, Delbar, and Watten- ferred. Bilingual Help Home ownership Opportunity (SHOP) HOUSE, 100 NORTH STATE STREET, Great dynamic ideal candidate will act business under burger (English/Spanish) Program, as authorized by the Housing Op- UKIAH, CA at public auction, to the highest team & benefits. have newsroom the fictitious business NOES: None preferred; $17.19/hr portunity Program Extension Act of 1996, bidder for cash or check as described below, Don’t miss this management expe- name or names listed ABSENT: None with potential up to Section 11; and to the California Department payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, opportunity. rience or several above on Dec. 21, $20.94/hr. More of Housing and Community Development ●Occupational years reporting (HCD) for the release of up to $1,000,000 in and interest conveyed to and now held by it 2006. Endorsed-Filed A complete copy of the ordinance is on file info contact: Therapist: P/T and/or editing expe- Community Development Block Grant funding under said Deed of Trust, in the property situ- on Dec. 21, 2006 at with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Tom @ 410 Jones ●Home Health rience for a newspa- authorized by Title I of the Housing and Com- ated in said County and State and as more the Mendocino Coun- and is available for inspection and copying as Street, Ukiah, 468- Aide: F/T per. Email resume munity Development Act of 1974 in accord- fully described in the above referenced Deed ty Clerks Office. a public record. 0194 Deadline ●RN, Case with cover letter to ance with section 104(g)(42 U.S.C. 5304(g), of Trust. The street address and other com- /s/ William G. Brown KRISTI FURMAN 1/24/07. EOE Manager: FT/PT Publisher Gregg and up to $1,100,000 in Home Investment mon designation, if any, of the real property WILLIAM G. BROWN Clerk of the Board Partnership (HOME) program funds under Ti- All Shifts FT & PT ●RN, On-call McConnell at described above is purported to be: 423 004-07 gmcconnell@ tle II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Af- Available!!! Wkends & Wkdys fordable Housing Act of 1990 as amended, CLARA AVENUE, UKIAH, CA, 95482. The 1-4,/07 707-459-1818 ask record-bee.com. NOTICES INSTRUCTION No experience for a total of up to $2,900,000 to undertake a undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for FICTITIOUS 10 100 for clinical MGR. project known as Lakewood Homes, 500 any incorrectness of the street address and BUSINESS NAME ATTENTION! needed. Higher wage Engineering Tech. BENEFIT with experience. Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, California. other common designation, if any, shown STATEMENT Are you interested Community Catalysts to work for the SPAGHETTI This year’s seniors This project will comprise the new construc- herein. The total amount of the unpaid bal- File No.: 2007-F0001 in obtaining or seeks Skills Coaches Indian Health Serv- tion of 58 affordable single-family housing THE FOLLOWING FEED & RAFFLE welcome. Full train- ance with interest thereon of the obligation upgrading your Work with indiv with ice, in Ukiah, CA. units on a 10.5 acre site. The development PERSON(S) IS Sat. Jan. 27 - 5 PM ing provided. Drug secured by the property to be sold plus rea- business skills? dev dis. All pos avail. F/T, DOE Call 707- will include subdividing the property into 62 (ARE) DOING BUSI- at the testing required, can- Wage beg $8.50-$10 462-5314 x. 104 for parcels and constructing 58 homes using sonable estimated costs, expenses and ad- NESS AS: Redwood Valley Sign up for nabis not tested for DOE. Exc. ben, further job details HOME, SHOP and CDBG Program funding. vances at the time of the initial publication of DREAMSCAPE ART Firehouse Semester Classes: hire. Assist disabled DMV, H.S. dip. or and a copy of the The Self-Help Opportunity Program requires the Notice of Sale is $220,422.72. It is possi- GALLERY for family of •Word Processing: in their home and on equiv. Pick up app. at participants to provide part of the labor for vacancy announce- ble that at the time of sale the opening bid 45040 Main Street TOM HUBBS Microsoft Word-BOT outings. Call for 401A, Talmage Rd. ment. Or visit building their homes, which helps make them interview. 485-5168 may be less than the total indebtedness due. Mendocino, CA For info. & 120 462-2395. E.O.E. www.usajobs.com, affordable. The development will be served Assistat Manager In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept 95460 donations •Database: Microsoft Facility #236801959 and refer to an- by the County of Mendocino public water and for Sears in Ukiah. sewer systems. cashier's checks drawn on a state or national Bret Bengston 485-0487 Access-CSC 166 Community Health nouncement #HHS- Immed. Opening. The project has been planned by Rural Com- bank, a check drawn by a state or federal 967 Knob Hill Rd. •Graphic Design: Representative IHS-CA-2007-0007 Apply at 125 S. munities Housing Development Corporation. credit union, or a check drawn by a state or Ukiah, CA 95482 Adobe InDesign- (CHR) Guidiville EOE. This business is con- LOST & Orchard Ave. It will address the urgent need for affordable federal savings and loan association, savings BOT 75 Indian Rancheria housing in the Ukiah area community. The ducted by an Individ- 30 FOUND Automotive EVERGREEN association, or savings bank specified in Sec- •Presentations: Mi- is seeking a CHR- contact person for the project is Diann Sim- ual. The registrant FOUND Black Cock- crosoft PowerPoint- JOURNEYMAN knowledge of: HEALTH CARE tion 5102 of the Financial Code and author- mons, Property Development Specialist, Ru- commenced to trans- er Spaniel Mix, male. BOT 105 TECHNICIAN Diabetes, health ed., Come join our team! ral Communities Housing Develop-ment Cor- ized to do business in this state. Said sale will act business under On Lk. Mendo. Dr. & •Typing/Keyboarding- Prefer Ford expe- vital signs, and IHS Immediate openings: poration, 499 Leslie Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without the fictitious business State St. Call to iden- BOT 100 rience, but will program preferable. *CNA’s-All phone: 707-463-1975 x124. covenant or warranty, express or implied, re- name or names listed tify 462-2284 •Skillbuilding (im- consider other. HS Diploma required. Shifts/Full Time WETLAND MANAGEMENT garding title, possession or encumbrances, to above on Jan. 2, prove typing speed)- Great place to Must have clean $600 Sign on bonus The County of Mendocino has completed an satisfy the indebtedness secured by said 2006. Endorsed-Filed BOT 105 work. Excellent Pay for experience. 8-Step Review for this project in accordance DMV print-out. For on Jan. 2, 2006 at pay and benefits. Noc shift with the Protection of Wetlands, Executive Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with in- Ten-key-BOT 110 more info. call the Mendocino Coun- differential. New Order #11990, and has concluded that there terest as provided, and the unpaid principal of Office Procedures- 401k. Dealer 462-3682 ty Clerks Office. provides ongoing Competitive wage are no practicable alternatives to constructing the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with BOT 140 COOK /s/ Bret Bengston training. Come scale. Check us out this project which includes a portion to be interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus Short Weekend Senior assisted BRET BENGSTON work for an Award at 1291 Craig Ave. constructed within .013 acre of wet-lands. fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee FOUND IN POTTER Classes: living. Apply at 009-07 Excel-CSC 51 and 52 Winning team. Lakeport (Next to Accordingly, the County of Mendocino will ap- and of the trusts created by said Deed of VALLEY-Orange & 1343 S. Dora St. prove funding of this project subject to compli- 1-4,11,18,25/07 white long hair cat. Word-BOT 80 and 81 Ask for Doug Quail Run) or call Trust. DATED: 11/22/2006 RECONTRUST CSR - Data input, ex- ance with the California Environmental Quali- FICTITIOUS This is a well groom- Microsoft Publisher- (707) 433-6598, (707) 263-6382 COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON cel. phone skills, & ty Act and other applicable requirements. BUSINESS NAME ed, healthy cat that BOT 67 W. C. Sanderson Finance Manager benefits. 401K. Drug Written comments on the use of these funds ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 STATEMENT has had good home- Computer Creations- Ford, Healdsburg Boutique Hopland for the portion of the project situated in the screen & background Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information File No.: 2007-F0003 care. Someone must BOT 68 winery seeks PT fin wetland should be received by 5:00 PM Fri- check req. Pay Neg. (805) 578-6618 By: Trustee's Sale Officer THE FOLLOWING be looking for this kit- Beginning Quicken- Back Office Person mgr for budget dev, day, February 2, 2007 to be considered in the Apply at Pro Flame RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt PERSON(S) IS ty. Please go to Men- BOT needed for busy banking, A/P, con- review process. Please address comments to Propane Co. 1580 S. collector attempting to collect a debt. Any in- (ARE) DOING BUSI- docino County animal See the Mendocino med. off., 20+ hrs., tract mgmt, cost John Speka, County of Mendocino Planning Main, Willits, or fax formation obtained will be used for that pur- NESS AS: Control, 298 Plant College Schedule salary neg., Send acctg, ADP payroll. and Building Services Department, 501 Low resume to 459-2178 Wine ind exp prf’d. Gap Road, Room 1440, Ukiah, CA 95482, pose. ASAP# 815290 01/11/2007, THE TRAVEL Road and ask to see and call Terri at resume to 246 3-day sched, flex hrs. phone: (707) 463-4281. CENTERS this beautiful cat in 468-3021 (BOT) or Hospital Dr. CUSTOMER 01/18/2007, 01/25/2007 SERVICE Email resume with FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT 505 E. Perkins cage 65. 895-3785 call Tonia at BANKING REPRESENTATIVE The County of Mendocino has determined Ukiah, CA 95482 468-3126 (CSC) Savings Bank salary req. to: REWARD $300 Savings Bank that the project will have no significant impact April D. Knoll of Mendocino [email protected] 027-07 for 2 rings lost on of Mendocino on the human environment. Therefore, an En- 2255 Giselman St. HELP County is accept- 1-11,18,25/07 Sun. in Safeway County has one vironmental Impact Statement under the Na- Lakeport, CA 95453 120 WANTED ing applications HEAD COOK Trustee Sale No. 405176CA Loan No. parking lot. No ques- full-time CSR posi- tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NE- Richard B. Knoll for a full-time in charge of dietary tions asked. Senti- Mendocino tion open at our PA) is not required. Additional project infor- 0695738120 Title Order No. 6275598 Notice 2255 Giselman Electronic Banking dept. F/T Must have mental. 468-8423 Hopland Branch. mation is contained in the Environmental Re- of Trustee's Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Lakeport, CA 95453 County Department Utility. exp. Reply to box Cash handling and view Record (ERR) on file at the County of UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED This business is con- Department of Provides coverage 02083, c/o Ukiah Daily Mendocino Planning and Building Services customer service 6/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO ducted by Husband Social Services within the depart- Journal, P.O. Box 749, Department, 501 Low Gap Road, Room & Wife. The regis- ment including but skills required. Must Ukiah, CA 95482 1440, Ukiah, CA 95482, where the ERR may PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE Currently recruiting trants commenced to not limited to: Wire pass Teller Test to Health Info. Tech. be examined or copied Monday through Fri- SOLD AT A PUBLIC AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF for: transact business un- transfers, ACH, qualify for interview. No exp. nec. Need day 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA- Eligibility der the fictitious busi- Debit Cards, ATM Bilingual desirable. self-starter who’s PUBLIC COMMENTS TURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Supervisor Apply in person at Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing ness name or names balancing, Cash detail-oriented, can YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. For info go to: Savings Bank, 200 with these determinations or wishing to com- listed above on Jan. Management, Mer- multi-task in fast- On 1/31/2007 at 10:00 AM California Recon- www. mss.ca.gov North School ment on the project may submit written com- 2, 2007. Endorsed- chant Bankcard, paced env. Strong Street, Ukiah CA ments to John Speka at the County of Men- veyance Company as the duly appointed Filed on Jan 2, 2007 to: “Career and Internet Bank- typing skills a plus. Opportunities.” Or by Friday, January docino Planning and Building Services De- Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust, at the Mendocino Yep, this is me ing. One year bank- P/T-F/T avail. Anne call the MCDSS 26, 2007 at 4 p.m. partment, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1440, recorded on 06/16/2005, Book , Page , Instru- County Clerks Office. Bob with my party ing experience or 984-6137 x 146 or Jobline 707-467- EOE/AA m/f/v/d Ukiah, CA 95482, phone: (707) 463-4281. All ment 2005-12959 of official records in the Of- /s/April D. Knoll hat on. I have been equivalent combi- www.longvalley.org comments received by 5:00 PM Friday, Feb- April D. Knoll 5866. Closes nation of education to access app. EOE fice of the Recorder of Mendocino County, accepted at “Old Customer Acct./ ruary 2, 2007 will be considered by the Coun- 02-05-07 and experience re- California, executed by: Raul Perez Jordan, a 898-06 Dog Rescue” in Project Mngr. Health Secretary ty of Mendocino prior to authorizing submis- quired. Apply in married man as his sole and separate proper- 12-28/06, Denver, Co. I can Electronics contract Guidiville Indian sion of a request for release of funds. Com- Staff Services person at 200 ty, as Trustor, Long Beach Mortgage Compa- 1-4,11,18/07 even bring my manufacturer, cust. Rancheria 462-3682. ments should specify which Notice they are Administrator North School ny, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction STATEMENT OF friend Bubba with admin., purchasing, F/T $10.50/hr. Must addressing. Mendocino Street, Ukiah, CA RELEASE OF FUNDS sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s ABANDONMENT OF me, if there is room primary customer present clean DMV County by Friday, January The County of Mendocino certifies to HCD check drawn by a state or national bank, a USE OF FICTITIOUS in the car. Now all I and factory interface, with applications. BUSINESS NAME need is a ride to Department of 26, 2007 at 4 p.m. and HUD that Raymond Hall in his capacity cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal good benefits, 401k, Home Care Options as Certifying Officer consents to accept the The following person Denver or Fort Col- Social Services EOE/AA m/f/v/d credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a PC skills a must, seeks caregivers for jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action (persons) have aban- lins. I would like to Workforce Bartender/Cocktail Zyrel Inc, 15322 PT & FT & live in. is brought to enforce responsibilities in rela- state or federal savings and loan association, doned the use of the be able to help with Investment Act Server needed. Lakeshore Dr. #310 EOE. 462-6888 tion to the environmental review process and savings association, or savings bank speci- fictitious business the gas expenses, (WIA) Experience preferred. Clearlake, CA 95422. Howard Memorial that these responsibilities have been satis- fied in section 5102 of the Financial Code and name: so I am accepting Salary - $1825- 463-2350 [email protected], Hospital Seeks fied. HCD and HUD's approval of the certifica- authorized to do business in this state. Sale donations too. Call RUSTIC WEST $2219/Bi-Weekly Burgundy 8’ couch , Fax: 707-995-2584 Manager for ICU & tion satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA will be held by the duly appointed trustee as TRADING CO. Sage to help me This position re- and related laws and authorities, and allows Excel. cond. DENTAL Med-Surg: 72 hrs shown below, of all right, title, and interest 205 W. Standley St. 467-6453. searches issues, the Rural Communities Housing Development $950 obo ASSISTANT per pay period, RN Ukiah, CA 95482 ❤❤❤ Love Bob Corporation, HCD and HUD to use SHOP, conveyed to and now held by the trustee in analyzes reports 485-9485 Ready for something req., BSN & man- Monica A. Gawera and makes recom- HOME and CDBG Program funds for the proj- the hereinafter described property under and Caregivers: Looking new? We are looking agement exp. pref. 4617 S. Fenwick mendations for the ect. pursuant the Deed of Trust. The sale will be for flex hrs & good for an outstanding Competitive salary , Tucson, AZ. 85730 administration of OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS made, but without covenant or warranty, ex- 100 INSTRUCTION pay? Mendocino dental assistant to great benefits. The fictitious busi- the WIA regulations HUD and HCD will accept objections to the pressed or implied, regarding title, posses- Caregivers needs ex- join our team in pro- Website: release of funds and the County of Mendoci- ness name referred Gain Graphics to the county Work- sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining perience care provid- viding ideal dentistry howardhospital.com no's certification for a period of fifteen days to above was filed in Design Skills force Investment ers $10-11/hr + mile- to our guests in an or Anthony Stahl following the anticipated submission date or principal sum of the note(s) secured by the County on Dec. 27, Board. 3 yrs. expe- Gain experience with age, benef. Must be enjoyable atmos- 707-456-3101 its actual receipt of the request (whichever is Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated 2006. This business rience and BA de- graphics for design- able to transport cli- phere. Our technical- later) only if they are on one of the following fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for was conducted by a gree or experience Human Resource ents to appts. Re- ly advanced, service bases: (a) the certification was not executed the amount (at the time of the initial publica- California Limited ing and producing may count. FT Assistant- 30 quires good reff. oriented office re- by the Certifying Officer of the County of Men- tion of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimat- Partnership. This quality newsletters, w/benefits. For info hrs/wk. 1 year experi- clean DMV, Valid quires someone self docino; (b) the County of Mendocino has ed to be set forth below. The amount may be statement was filed call: 707-467-5866 ence in Human Re- brochures, ads, pro- CDL & Auto ins. motivated, able to omitted a step or failed to make a decision or with the County Clerk or go to sources or equivalent finding required by HUD regulations at 24 greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At motional and PR ma- 1-877-964-2001 take direction, com- of Mendocino County www.mss.ca.gov training pref. Must CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has com- the main entrance to the Mendocino County fortable with change on Dec. 27, 2006. terials-even books CAREGIVERS: mitted funds or incurred costs not authorized Courthouse, 100 North State Street, Ukiah to “Career and committed to have excellent organ- /s/Monica A. Gawera Openings for F/T & by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a re- and magazines! Opportuntities.” continued education. ization, communica- CA Legal Description: As more fully described P/T positions lease of funds by HUD and HCD; or (d) an- MONICA A. Learn how this tech- Closes 2-05-07 This is an incredible tion & computer in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid bal- supporting people other Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 GAWERA opportunity for the skills. Supportive ance and other charges: $242,280.21 (esti- nology fits in the Accounting Clerk or with disabilities. Most CFR Part 1504, or Section 309 of the Clean right person. Excel- family working envi- mated) Street address and other common world of graphic de- include overnight Air Act of Section 201(c) of NEPA, has sub- A/P – Min. 2 Yrs Exp, lent salary, benefits ronment. Salary $10 designation of the real property: 141 Norgard paid with competitive mitted a written finding that the project is un- sign and publishing. 10 Key by touch, and hours. Please +, DOE. Must pass wages & full benefits. satisfactory from the standpoint of environ- Lane, Ukiah, CA 95482 APN 184-070-09 The Stay The class is taught Mnfg Exp + Prior call 468-0444 fingerprint back- mental quality. undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for Some great compen- ground, pre-employ- by a graphic artist Exp., Written, Verbal DIESEL Objections must be prepared and submitted any incorrectness of the street address and sating weekend ment physical & TB and Computerized MECHANIC in accordance with the required procedures Informed working in the field shifts. Some two- before hire, valid other common designation, if any, shown Skills a Must. Physi- Excel. pay, good (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to: who will bring real- person transferring & CDL, clean DMV. herein. The property heretofore described is cal, Skill Set and benefits. 3 yrs. min. (1)the Department of Housing and Urban De- on Local personal care duties. Fax resumes to: being sold “as is”. Date: 1/11/2007 California world experience to exp. Good DMV velopment, San Francisco Regional Office, Drug Screen Req. Background check & (707) 462-6994 or 600 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) the classroom. Sign record. 462-6721 Exc. benefits! good DMV. 367-6934 mail to: Attn: HR 94107 and/or (2)the Department of Housing Issues 259-7850 or www.fnasap.com (714) 573- up this spring for $15-20/hr. Email CLASS A TRUCK Dietary Supervisor, and Community Development, HOME Pro- Dept. P.O. Box 422 1965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oak- [email protected]. DRIVER F/T pos. senior living gram, 1800 3rd Street, MS 390-3, Sacramen- BOT 65-InDesign for Ukiah, CA 95482. dale Avenue Mail Stop N 11 06 12 Chats- Local Napa familiar facility. Apply at 1343 to, CA 95814. Potential objectors should con- Publishing, Tuesday CNAs (am&pm) New Facility #236801918, worth, CA 91311 Deborah Brignac, Vice with Oakland ports. S. Dora. 236801917. EOE tact HUD and/or HCD to verify the actual last and Thursday from wage scale. Hire on President California Reconveyance Company Driving record max 2 FT DRIVER deliver Office Mngr/Book- day of the objection period. bonus. Pick up shift Raymond Hall, Planning Director and Certify- is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. pts, min 2 years ex- in our van. Starting keeper, QuickBooks bonuses. Cln fam.like ing Officer Any information obtained will be used for that The Ukiah For information call perience. Call $8 hr. Progressive req. Apply in person County of Mendocino purpose. P271121 1/11, 1/18, 01/25/2007 DAILY JOURNAL 468-3021. atmosphere. Dawn or George @ pay increase, + at 960 N. Main St. Deana 462-1436 707-649-9200. medical. 489-5115 Ukiah THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2007 -11

HELP HELP HELP HELP BUSINESS APARTMENTS NEW & USED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 250 RENTALS 300 UNFURNISHED 320 DUPLEXES 400 EQUIPMENT 510 LIVESTOCK 770 REAL ESTATE Immed. PT Kennel LIKE NCO Head Start- Security (Part time) GARDEN OPENING SOON! 2 bdrm, 1bth, ac, FORKLIFT Champ DOMESTIC 1Have equity in your Attendant Ukiah Family Mendocino Forest fenced yd, w/s/g pd., 16’ Forward reach RABBITS property? Income CHILDREN? OFFICE PARK Oak Hill Apartments 20 hrs. Mon.-Fri. Services Specialist. Products Co., LLC Spaces from 445sqft An Agriculture Farm 1818 S. Dora #3, no with work platform. Fryers $12 ea. or credit problems? Maint. exp. a plus. This might be B.A./B.S. Oversee Our Ukiah Sawmill To 726sqft. & up Worker Community pets, $825 + 825 $12,000. 485-8222 485-8803 Unusual property PT Dog handler/of- the job for you. family Svs & com- needs a qualified dep. 462-1396 Interest rates as low as 1% SPRING RENT will be holding an GARAGE fice assist. 20 hrs. CHILDCARE munity partnerships candidate with a valid application intake & Need cash out? Can do! SPECIAL 2bd1.5ba 601 Tahoe 440 FURNITURE 590 SALES RATES STILL LOW! Wed.-Sun. Works WORKERS, for HS in Lake/ CA driver’s license. informational meet- .90/sq.ft. 1st yr. Ct. Front yd main- Bunk bed, solid oak, EXERCISE Call Larry Wright closely with Shelter ALL SHIFTS. Mendo Co. Exp. Previous security ing for Oak Hill tained. $1100. $1300 twin & full size mat- EQUIPMENT GOLDEN BEAR manager & trainer. F/T 4 day week. w/mgnt systems & exp. preferred. $9/hr. Apartments in Kel- DOWNTOWN sec. 462-4759 tresses incl, excellent Call for details. MORTGAGE Fax resumes to Hu- Starting salary staff training, knowl- Nights, weekends & seyville. 2, 3, 4 bed- mane Society 462-0665 holidays. Please call 2nd FLOOR condition, $150, 485-8803 707-239-8080 $9.40 per hour. edge about comm. room apts. (Rent Upper lake Older 4 Wendy at 707-485- DANCE STUDIO 462-8460. Immediate opening On call $9 per hour. Svs. $17.31/hr based upon income) bdrm 2 bth Near 2bd1ba. Talmage 6749 for an applica- 3500 sq. ft. FREE GARAGE A/P, P/R person Qualifications: w/bene’s. FT. Must ●When: Jan. 27, ‘07 schools $1100/mo. Newly remod. ba. tion. EOE/ADA SALE SIGNS. needed w/cost acctg Pass medical and submit NCO app: 10 AM to 3 PM +dep. 275-2128 460 APPLIANCES Hdwd. flrs.Lg. lot. Realty World Selzer exp. 32-40 hrs/week. drug exam, TB test, (800) 606-5550x302 LEE KRAEMER ●Where: 958 USED $292K. 485-6106 Support Staff for HOMES Realty. 350 E. Gobbi 2 yrs. exp. req. Bene- criminal back- or www.ncoinc.org. Real Estate Broker Bevins Street APPLIANCES 4 bdrm 2 bth. Com- develop.delayed FOR RENT fits. Competitive sal- ground check and Closes 5pm 1/22 468-8951 Lakeport, CA 330 & FURNITURE. REC VEH pletely remod. Lg yd. adults. Community ary. Exp. in MS Word have valid Cal. (postmark not Info: 707-279-1500 2 Bdrm, 2 Bth, 50 E. Guaranteed. 485-1216 CAMPING $399,000. By owner based program. 1 to 610 & Excel. Spanish flu- Drivers license. accepted). EOE APARTMENTS TDD: 800-735-2929 Center St. Hopland, 367-2616 1 or 1 to 2. $9-$11/hr MISC. Terry Camp Trailer ency desirable. Mail GREAT NEW 300 UNFURNISHED (Income restrictions $1200/mo $1400/dep Need reliable Jour- DOE. Will train. Fax FOR SALE 18’ Exc. cond. Like resume to 10751-B MEDICAL, DENTAL, 1 bd sunny cottage, apply-Subsidy not No Pets. 744-1671 480 ❤
❤ VISION PKG. neyman plumber 40- resume 707-814-3901 new. $6,000. Firm. Main St., Potter Val- Boonville. Sml, clean, available on all Dry Firewood, 16’’ matching 403B 60k (707)882-2628 Telephone opera- Mike 743-1371 HOME ley, 95469 or email to propane. $775. No units) 2 bedroom, 1 bath Oak & Madrone $295 TSA Plan, paid holi- tor, comp lit., flex. [email protected] dogs. 895-3938 ------house, for rent Per Cord Del. Call SWEET days & vacation, NEW EXCITING hrs, nights & wkds, GRAN $1250/mo. In 972-2379 MOTOR- paid training’s, on POSITION WORK- Apply in person at HOME 1 br $625. 2 br.$725 INAUGURACION! Calpella 489-1726 620 CYCLES duty meals. ING WITH KIDS 960 N. State St. Fireplace Insert- + dep. N/P N/sec.8 Department 2004 Honda XL 650 $72,500 FREE Co-op Day 6 wks pd vacation Ukiah 2bdrm, 2bth lg. kitch. Wood burning lg. Clean, Nice Location. De Oak Hill Enduro, new tires, Care Provided 403 B. Small home- w/ newer appli. lg lot, unit, twin fans, cus- 2bdrm. 1ba. home To view 472-0322 Una Comunidad de turn signals. 1700 mi. INFORMATION Apply: like environment, Telephone Operators 3 car gar., $1350/mo. tom glass, works with bonus room good pay & bens. All shifts available. Agricultores del great! Will install. $5000/bo. 486-1683 on approx. 4 SYSTEMS TRINITY YOUTH 1&2bd Apts. availa- 707-975-0805 OPERATIONS Starting sal $11.76+ Apply in person Campo $500. 459-0166 acres with some SERVICES ble on 351 N. Main 3bd2ba. kit., liv.rm. SUPERVISOR hr. On the job train- 516 S. School St. RCHDC va a tener Hot Tub ‘07 Deluxe 2002 LEM 50 Kids fenced pasture 915 W. Church St. $745/$895/mo, $1200/mo.,$1500dep City of Healdsburg. ing prov. Flex. F/T, Suite A - Tues-Sat. una junta pra recibir Model. Many jets. dirt bike. Ready for and barn near or on line@ no pets. 462-4759 .Incl. cable, wtr. garb. Salary : up to P/T pos. avail.Fax Aft. 11 am. solicitudes para los Therapy seat. racing. $1200/bo. beautiful Ozark, www.trinityys.org Back yard. 468-5435 $87,000 annually, resume to 463-1753 2bdr2ba departmentos de Warranty. Never 456-9918 or 621-0506 Arkansas. Ap- THURSTON Oak Hill De 2,3, Y 4 DOQ, plus excel- Available now. 3bd2ba. Oak Manor used. Can deliver. prox. 1 hour from LOAN Night Staff FT, AUTO PLAZA recamaras en Kel- We buy used motor- lent benefit pack- $1025/mo. $1400 + dep. Pets Worth $5700. Sell Fort Smith. SECRETARY 32 hr. & 40 hr shifts. Parts Dept. Shipping seyville Y tambien cycles & ATVS age. Provides high- 463-2973 neg. Gar.Near school $1750 with new Seller is a Savings Bank Full benefits. $9.40 & receiving. Must contestar preguntas Paid for or not. Call ly responsible pro- & park. 462-9147 cover. 707-766-8622 Mendocino Co. of Mendocino to start. Qualifica- have clean DMV & 3 bdrm 1.5 bth sobre el programa David at Motosports fessional and tech- Hughsnet 7000F CA. resident. County is accept- tions: Pass medical good phone skills. Ukiah Townhouse, la renta esta basada 462-8653 nical support to the 3bdrm, 2bth house, dish & modem, used 707-485-5255 ing applications and drug exam. TB Apply on line FP W/D hu gar, yard, en sus ingresos AUTO PARTS & systems manage- $1300/mo +1500 1 mo. $280. serious for a full-time test, criminal back- thurstonautoplaza.com $1100/mo 433-6688 ●Dia: 27 de Enero ACCESSORIES ment of the server dep. Oak Manor area 272-1922 630 inquiries only. farm and the City’s COMMERCIAL ground check and TRUE TO LIFE de 2007 No Pets. 462-4249 CAMPER SHELL.

Apartments for rent Reflections Vol. II ❤ ❤ ❤ local area and LOAN SECRETARY. have Valid CA Driv- CHILDREN’S ●Mora:10 am-3 pm Fits 1991 Nissan. Calpella $700. Blue Lakes 2 bdrm Ukiah Daily Journal wide-area data We are looking for ers License. Great SERVICES ●Lugar: 958 Bevins King cab. 60x78. No pets. Credit reprt/ 2bth 2 car garage. has 20 books left. communication net- a detail-oriented, new medical, dental, seeks 2 additional Street, Lakeport, CA $250. 462-1324 homes for Shelter score req. 485-0841 Fantastic lake views. The cost is $9.95 works and telecom- organized, self- vision pkg. matching Informes at tel: 707- WE BUY HOUSES Care program each. Call 468-3500 starter to work in 403B TSA Plan, 279-1500 $1100 925-354-7433 4X4'S $$ FAST $$ munications sys- Applicants need to LEE KRAEMER multi-task, deadline paid holidays & va- 590 S. School St. 650 FOR SALE tems. Plans, devel- have at least 1 spare PROPERTY MGMT TDD: 800-735-2929 Boonville Avail 2-1 Call us today @ environment. MS cation, paid train- Toyota 4Runner 95’ ops, coordinates, bdrm to house a child Spacious 1bd1ba. (Restricciones basa- Sm 2br, cntry, nr twn, (707) 462-9000 Office and spread- ings, on duty meals, SR5 $7,000, 106k mi. and supervises the for up to 30 days. $750. das en los ingresos 1/2 ac, N/P/S/ No 8 SAMSUNG 32” LCD or visit us @ sheets with excel- Apply: Trinity Youth Guaranteed monthly All rec,AC, Tow pkg., computer system POOL, LAUNDRY, - no todas las uni- $925 895-3934 HDTV, brand new. norcalbuyshouses.com lent English and Services 915 W. allotment. Generous well maint. 468-1472 operations staff, CARPORTS dades reciben sub- Orig. price. $1508.49 grammar skills re- Church St. or on line increase upon place- BV Avail 2-1Sm 2br, systems analysis No Section 8. sidio) Your Price. $1100/bo TRUCKS quired. Accurate @www.trinity ys-org ment. Income tax-ex- cntry, nr twn, 1/2 ac, WOW! $499k and activities within empt. Exp. with chil- 463-2134 707-391-4447 670 FOR SALE the Information typing at 65 WPM N/P/S No 8 Cred. ref, Walk to the 1st Tee OFFICE HELPER dren req. Parents will NEW YEAR’S Ford ‘93 F350 util Systems Division required. Requires receive training, + So- dep. $950 895-3934 at Golf Course, 1 lev- CA Conservation SPECIAL! AUCTIONS truck with 1600lb and oversees sup- a minimum of two cial Worker, in-home 490 el cust.hm., remdld in Corps is looking for 1/2 off one month’s ROOMS Hyd. lift gate. 150k+-. port services for years experience in support & respite. ‘97, 3bd3ba 1800 sf. temporary office help rent. w/6 mo. lease. 350 FOR RENT ANTIQUE’S Gd cond. $5000/bo. microcomputer a secretarial or ad- Need 1 or 2-parent PARK PLACE Realty World Selzer in Ukiah. Mon-Fri, Roomy 2bd., 1 ba. All util + cable tv pd, 462-1767 hardware, software, ministrative posi- homes, with 1 parent 1 bd. $750-$775 Margaret North 8:00-5:00. Duties to home full time. Home Close to schools & AUCTION tion; experience 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. no pets. 2180 S. CARS 467-3624 and various net- include reception, with no more than 1 shopping. and/or education in Pool/garg. 462-5009 State, $400 +$200 Sat. Jan. 20 11am FOR SALE work devices. biological child con- Call Selzer Realty 680 answering phones, sec. 462-4476 Lake Co. Fairgrounds Requires education banking or finance sidered. Spacious 2 bdrm 97’ Nissan Maxima filing, copying, faxing. 468-0411 401 Martin St. preferred. Apply in Retirees invited to equivalent to BS Word processing 1 bth Heat, AC & H20 Room For Rent SE, exc. cond. orig. person at 200 apply. Contact TLC Lakeport degree in computer experience required. NEWER paid. Patio or balcony $425/mo, util. incl. owner, 192k mi. GET A science or closely North School 707-463-1100 2 BEDROOM. $900 N/P 462-8600 $3900 459-7091 $11.00/hr. Call Sue Lic#236800809 first and last 400LOTS! related field and Street, Ukiah, CA DW\Garage+pool by Friday, January at 463-2822 for info. Spacious 2bd. Pool. 463-0270 Furn., collectables, five years of pro- Program Director, $850 mo. 463-2325 Crown Victoria 2000 26, 2007 at 4:00 Ukiah Municipal H20, trash pd. $750. glass, china, etc. gressively responsi- Transition Age WANTED TO retired police car. p.m. EOE/AA Golf Course Outside Also 1bd. $650. Ht. 10% buyers prem. ble experience in Youth Program: 380 SHARE RENT Lo. mi. Loaded. JOB! m/f/v/d service and Pro Shop AC Pd. N/P. 462-6075 Preview Sat. 9 a.m. network design and FT, Ukiah. Oversee 7 help needed.P/T hrs $550/mo. $6000. 468-8318 Find It In The Ukiah administration and bed transitional living flex. sal. neg. Will Studios Downtown Incl. utils. Nice pri- Inquiries Loan Secretary/ TOYOTA-Camrys three years sys- program for older train. Please call Ukiah. 1 @ $575/mo. vate home. Quiet. DAILY JOURNAL Fort Bragg UKIAH 707-433-7488 ‘98 #17947 $4995. tems management homeless youth, Frank Johnson Garb. & wtr. pd. 1 @ 621-2899 The Savings Bank 140 Zinfandel ‘96 # 65729 $4995 experience in a oversee/implement 291-1474 $590/mo. All utils pd. PETS & complex informa- of Mendocino 1bd1ba. $660 2000 sf 3bd. 2.5 ba. Marino’s Auto Sales new services for tran- Upper Lake High .No pets. 357-5575 500 SUPPLIES tion systems envi- County has a full- sition age youth, es- Hud OK. 16acs. Priv. Rwd.Vly. 485-0499 School District Townhouse. 2bd1.5 ronment. Resume time opening for pecially those w/ $700 + utils. PSYCHOLOGIST ba. D/W. Garb. & Wtr AKC Chocolate Lab VW Bug ‘66 Needs and City application Loan Secretary II mental health issues. CENTURY 21 485-6277 Under the direction of pd. Sml. yard, cov. pups for sale, mom & good home. Reblt. required. For appli- in our Fort Bragg Requires BA/equiv, Les Ryan Realty the Principal, coordi- parking. N/P. $795/ Lg. 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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs Today Fri. Today Fri. TODAY and tonight’s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 66/41/pc 71/39/s Napa 58/34/s 58/31/s Antioch 56/32/s 57/33/s Needles 59/38/pc 59/34/s 63° Arroyo Grande 62/35/s 63/27/s Oakland 57/36/s 58/39/s Sunrise today ...... 7:30 a.m. Atascadero 59/25/s 62/30/s Ontario 61/37/pc 68/36/s Sunset tonight ...... 5:17 p.m. Rockport 54/40 Auburn 55/32/s 57/34/s Orange 65/40/pc 71/33/s Moonrise today ...... 7:32 a.m. Barstow 54/28/pc 54/30/s Oxnard 62/40/pc 69/40/s Mostly sunny Moonset today ...... 4:51 p.m. Laytonville Big Sur 57/38/s 61/42/s Palm Springs 63/40/pc 65/40/s Covelo 55/25 Bishop 50/17/pc 51/19/s Pasadena 63/41/pc 69/42/s 56/28 Blythe 60/34/pc 63/32/s Pomona 63/38/pc 71/30/s MOON PHASES Burbank 64/38/pc 71/39/s Potter Valley 60/29/s 60/32/s TONIGHT Westport California City 53/29/s 54/32/s Redding 62/37/s 61/33/s New First Full Last 56/39 Carpinteria 59/46/pc 63/37/s Riverside 61/35/pc 68/35/s Catalina 54/46/pc 62/48/s Sacramento 55/32/s 56/34/s 30° Chico 60/35/s 59/34/s Salinas 60/34/s 61/37/s Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 55/37/s 53/39/s San Bernardino 63/36/pc 70/36/s Death Valley 51/28/pc 55/31/s San Diego 62/44/pc 68/45/s Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Feb. 1 Feb. 10 56/34 60/33 Clear and cold Downey 65/42/pc 71/42/s San Fernando 61/40/pc 68/39/s Encinitas 60/41/pc 68/40/s San Francisco 56/41/s 58/41/s ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 61/34/pc 69/37/s San Jose 57/35/s 60/37/s 57/25 Eureka 55/34/s 54/36/s San Luis Obispo 61/32/s 63/34/s Ukiah through 2 p.m. Wednesday 53/40 Redwood Valley Fort Bragg 56/34/s 57/35/s San Rafael 54/43/s 56/37/s FRIDAY 60/29 Temperature Fresno 52/32/s 54/34/s Santa Ana 62/40/pc 69/41/s 62° High ...... 56° UKIAH Gilroy 60/32/s 61/33/s Santa Barbara 61/32/s 67/35/s Low ...... 28° 63/30 Indio 65/35/pc 67/32/s Santa Cruz 59/40/s 61/39/s 33° Normal high ...... 56° Lakeport Irvine 62/40/pc 69/41/s Santa Monica 62/42/pc 67/43/s Normal low ...... 37° 60/36 Hollywood 65/43/pc 70/42/s Santa Rosa 61/31/s 63/34/s Philo Record high ...... 77° in 1920 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 44/25/pc 52/18/s S. Lake Tahoe 37/9/pc 41/12/s 58/34 Boonville Lodi 53/31/s 55/34/s Stockton 53/29/s 54/33/s Sunny most of the day Record low ...... 16° in 1917 59/35 60/34 Precipitation Lompoc 59/35/s 60/37/s Tahoe Valley 37/9/s 41/12/s Long Beach 63/39/pc 70/41/s Torrance 61/46/pc 67/44/s 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Wed...... 0.01” Gualala Los Angeles 65/42/pc 65/43/s Vacaville 58/33/s 57/33/s SATURDAY Month to date ...... 0.42” Mammoth 39/15/pc 46/12/s Vallejo 57/38/s 58/33/s Normal month to date ...... 4.19” 55/44 Clearlake 59/36 Marysville 55/32/s 56/34/s Van Nuys 63/39/pc 72/39/s 62° Season to date ...... 10.80” Modesto 53/31/s 55/33/s Visalia 51/31/s 54/32/s Last season to date ...... 29.35” Monrovia 63/41/pc 70/39/s Willits 57/25/s 58/30/s Normal season to date ...... 18.49” Cloverdale 35° Monterey 58/37/s 59/38/s Yosemite Valley 43/23/pc 49/20/s 61/38 Morro Bay 61/31/s 62/41/s Yreka 44/19/s 45/17/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: 733.34 feet; Storage: 61,590 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 166 cfs Outflow: 135 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .035 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: 1.50 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .022 ppm (.25 ppm) “It is tragic and Mr. Thompson said the only revealed four stab wounds on face and blood pooled around Newman said Mendoza did Trial Mendoza is not saying that he person who can give testimo- Garcia’s body: one on the left his left side. not contact the police himself didn’t do anything wrong, but ny about the knife is Hill, side of his head, one on his Hill and Hoefer fled the and was arrested at his job this is not murder,” Thompson who she said will testify that right arm, one on his right side scene immediately, but later in the day. Continued from Page 1 said. he saw the knife fall to the and the fatal wound that sev- Newman said Mendoza did While being questioned by detectives, the conflict origi- Deputy District Attorney ground after Mendoza got ered Garcia’s diaphragm, col- not return to the house on sheriff’s deputies, Newman nated from phone calls and Brian Newman said that, involved in the fight between lapsed one of his lungs and Portlock Avenue for 40 min- said Mendoza admitted to text messages sent by Garcia while Hoefer and Hill went to Hill and Garcia. lacerated his pancreatic artery, utes. having been at the Happiness to his ex-girlfriend Cassandra the parking lot with the inten- Hill will testify that he saw causing him to bleed to death “Nobody called the police,” Is that night and said he knew Hoefer on the night of April tion of having Hill fight Mendoza pick up the knife internally over the next seven- Newman said. “Nobody Garcia had been stabbed. 12. Garcia, Mendoza went there and then Garcia rushed to-ten minutes. called an ambulance.” “He never would admit to Hoefer, who was dating with a more sinister motive. Mendoza, Thompson said. During his opening state- Law enforcement officials stabbing Joe,” Newman said. Mendoza at the time, did not “What neither Cassandra Hill does not know if ment, Newman showed the were contacted by Hoefer Testimony in this case is want to speak with Garcia and nor Ricky (Richard Hill) Mendoza intentionally jury pictures of Garcia’s body when she got home. scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. told Mendoza and Richard knew, was that before they left stabbed Garcia or if Garcia as it was found at the scene: Thompson said it was Thursday. Hill to talk to Garcia and tell the house, John armed himself ran into the blade, she said. lying on his back next to a Mendoza who encouraged Ben Brown can be reached at him to leave her alone. with a knife,” he said. Newman said an autopsy parked car with blood on his Hoefer to call the police. [email protected]. The situation escalated Thompson said the prose- from there, culminating in a cution can present no testimo- fight between Hill and Garcia ny that Mendoza armed him- in the Happiness Is parking self before he left the house lot. that night. Mendoza’s attorney, public “You don’t learn that John defender Linda Thompson, took a knife out of the house, YOUR LIFE, did not deny that Mendoza you don’t know where the stabbed Garcia. knife came from,” she said.

Willie and Wilma is unknown ON THE GO Mascots at this point, the school resource officer said. The good news for Wildcat Continued from Page 1 fans is that the mascots would with MobileMedia session, according to Baarts, be back on campus before the from Edge Wireless who said he has not yet been day was through Wednesday, charged. and will hopefully make an and for “Circumstances surround- appearance at the high RINGTONES ing the theft (of the mascots) school’s basketball game this $ weekend, Baarts said, though 50 GAMES are still being investigated, and there has not been an he would not disclose where EMAIL arrest yet,” Baarts said, indi- the trio would be stored in NEWS cating that the man who had between games for fear of SPORTS the mascots may not be the someone taking them again. one who stole them. “I am so excited,” Varsity Asked how he knew where Cheer Adviser Tami to find the Wildcats, Baarts Bartolomei said Wednesday said: “Jerry Garcia (assistant when she heard the news. principal) was working dili- “I was at a meeting and gently on (the case) and he Baarts pulled up and said, ‘I gave me some information have something to show you from students, and I followed in my car.’ The girls are going up on that information over to be thrilled,” Bartolomei the past day-and-a-half, and said. OUR GIFT TO YOU ultimately I spoke with a sus- Ukiah High School pect in the case, who told me Principal Ken Montoya was Activate any Voice/MobileMedia he was in possession of the also happy to learn the mas- Plan combination totaling mascots when the newspaper cots had been recovered. $4998 and up and get a $50 credit article came out, so he decid- “I feel great,” Montoya said Wednesday afternoon. applied to your second month of service. ed to hide them in a storage (with 2-year agreement) unit.” “And, I do appreciate whatev- RINGTONES Witnesses, who “were very er information that was given to us by our sources. We have cooperative during the inves- NEWS tigation,” also led to the kept everything very confi- recovery of the mascots, he dential, and we do appreciate SHARE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY said. the assistance in helping us SPORTS “I had several students get the mascots back.” A MONTH OF Phone Options Back come forward, leave me notes Laura McCutcheon can be graphics reached at [email protected]. FREE ACCESS! simulated, under my door, leave me Add up to 4 share lines to any host plan voice mails in my office ... actual image $59.99 and up for only $9.99/mo. each, varies. which led me in the right and get a month free for each add-line!* direction when doing the (with 2-year agreement) investigation. We have a lot of thefts at the high school that I No Activation Fees edgewireless.com get no leads on, and the mas- PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (PG-13) DIG (450) cots get stolen and I have 740 messages on my phone and BABEL (R) - ID REQ'D DIG (400) 710 Sales & Customer Service Center: people are talking to school PRIMEVAL (R) - ID REQ'D DIG (515) 735 administration and passing on NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG) DIG (415) 700 Ukiah information, which shows the ROCKY BALBOA (PG) DIG (430) 720 (707) 468-0600 students at Ukiah High have a THE QUEEN (PG-13) DIG (445) 715 lot of pride in their school,” Times For 1/18 ©2007 Pear Tree Center Baarts said. The motive for taking 516 East Perkins

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