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7 58551 69301 0 Thursday: Mostly sunny; H 94º L 53º 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 14 pages, Volume 150 Number 97 email: [email protected] FIRE UPDATE Fire complex in fourth week The Daily Journal With only seven active Stats on the Lightning fires remaining, the Complex Fire as of Mendocino Lightning Monday Complex Fires entered their Size - 53,300 acres fourth week Monday. Fires - 7 The fires had burned Contained - 85 percent 53,300 acres Monday morn- Injuries - 42 ing, growing only slightly Fatalities - 1 from the previous evening. Structures destroyed - 2 The fires remained at 85 per- Structures threatened - cent containment Monday. 30 Staffing on the fire reached Commercial property 2,154 firefighters Monday, threatened - N/A backed by 183 fire engines, 70 Estimated cost - $37.1 water tenders, 25 bull dozers, million 15 helicopters and three air Source: Cal Fire tankers. The number of uncontained fires has been dropping Road between milepost 15 steadily since Saturday when and milepost 20. The road had several fires merged together been closed while firefighters and favorable weather condi- conducted burning operations Sarah Baldik/The Daily Journal tions allowed firefighters to in the area. An evacuation Sculptor Jessie Groeschen carves a redwood log with her chainsaw Friday in Hopland. Groeschen has done contain still burning fires. warning was still in place for woodcarving around the world but calls the Northern California coast and Pacific Northwest her home. An evacuation warning that area Monday. issued for the Community of Air Quality in Ukiah was Rockport issued almost three measured in the good range weeks ago was lifted Monday. on Monday but some areas The Middle, Hardy Creek and were still suffering from The art of wood sculpting Lost Pipe Fires burning near unhealthy air due to the Rockport were burning for a smoke, prompting the By SARA HOUSE total of 8,885 acres, Monday. Mendocino County Air For the Daily Journal The Middle Fire was sub- stantially contained Monday Quality Management District Redwood trees growing close to some- issued an air quality alert for one’s home can often cause damage and while the Hardy Creek and Lost Pipe Fires were burning Monday. become a nuisance if the roots get out of The current estimated cost control. Usually, the way to deal with this under moderate containment. Cal Fire also lifted a road of fighting the fire was $37.1 is to simply cut down the tree. However, million. one artist has found a way to turn an closure on Mountain View encroaching tree into a masterpiece. Jessie Groeschen has been sculpting wood for 18 years. Always loving art, Groeschen has turned her passion into a Early morning fire career. She has competed with other wood sculptors around the world in places such as the Netherlands, England destroys, damages and even Japan. Groeschen is originally from Washington, where she taught her- self to sculpt wood using a chainsaw. MCOE buildings “I have always been fascinated with art and working with my hands,” states By BEN BROWN ry,” he said. Groeschen. The Daily Journal The cause of the fire is still Groeschen now works out of Trinidad Supplies for several school unknown, but Ukiah Valley in Northern California where she has programs were destroyed and Fire District Battalion Chief been sculpting full time for 10 years. 15 people were displaced from Jay Beristianos said the cause Although she has stopped competing as their offices at the Mendocino does not appear suspicious. much as she used to, she plans on travel- County Office of Education by Tichinin said the informa- a fire that destroyed four build- tion that was destroyed will ing back to the Netherlands and to ings and damaged an addition Canada in the near future for some more probably be recoverable, but three early Saturday morning. the materials wont be. competitions. She has also written a book The fire, which was reported called “The Art of Chainsaw Carving,” Damaged estimates range into by a passing cab driver, started the hundreds of thousands of published in 2005 by Fox Chapel around 2:30 a.m. Saturday dollars, he said. Publishing. among several buildings on the The 15 displaced workers Groeschen’s current project is trans- Southwest side of the MCOE have been moved into tempo- forming an uprooting redwood tree in property on Old River Road. rary office space until their someone’s backyard into yet another The destroyed and damaged offices can be repaired and masterpiece. Dan Dodson of Hopland has buildings were home to the Tichinin said regular business been having problems with his 70-foot Homeless Youth Project, at MCOE will continue, redwood tree in the backyard, breaking Prevention Education Services, including a regional in service the pavement and making its way under- After School Programs, the for history teachers scheduled neath the house. To stop its growth, Child Care Planning Council, for this week. Dodson had the tree cut to about 25 feet. School Readiness, the Special “The staff will have to be Then he discovered Groeschen through Needs Project and the Cal Safe Program. resilient, and they are,” he said. her Web site. She worked with her chain- Tichinin said he wanted to saw for week on Dodson’s 25-foot high District Superintendent Paul Tichinin said materials, com- commend firefighters from tree stump, turning it into her artwork. UVFD as well as two “Strike Carving a 20- to 25-foot-tall tree is puters, lesson plans and cur- riculum plans for several after Teams” from El Cajon and dangerous, as is any project working with school programs as well as a Viejas in San Diego county, for a chainsaw. Groeschen has taken many Groeschen carving on the scaffolding at the top of the redwood tree. program for children with dis- responding to the fire and con- precautions when working with her This young redwood tree was endangering the foundation of Dan abilities were all damaged or taining it quickly. chainsaw, such as wearing safety goggles Dodson’s residence seen in the background, and had to be shortened to destroyed in the fire. “They prevented this from and protective clothing. curb its growth. “One of the storage build- spreading,” Tichinin said. Beginning on July 8, it took her less ings had that whole set up,” he The strike teams responded than a week to almost complete the work. “She has been carving all day, all week no longer grow, spreading its roots 80 said. to the fire from the Ukiah Cal Dodson’s tree is not only being designed in this 110 degree weather,” said Dodson feet under the house as this tree was Tichinin said it is not clear Fire base that they have been by Groeschen, but framed at the base about Groeschen. doing. how much was lost since fire- covering a part of firefighting with rocks by master mason Lorenzo. Dodson, an artist himself, gave Apart from working on the tree in fighter and insurance investiga- efforts on the Mendocino The rock wall will provide more sturdi- Groeschen his image of what he wanted Dodson’s yard, he and Groeschen along tors are still investigating the Lightning Complex Fire. ness to the tree carving and add some done with the tree and let Groeschen run fire to determine a cause. Ben Brown can be reached at more landscape to the backyard. with the idea. Once carved, the tree will See CARVING, Page 14 “We are taking an invento- [email protected] 2 – TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

ing prove necessary.” They would pay 2.25 percent for any bor- rowed funds -- the same rate given to commercial banks and big FUNERAL NOTICES The world briefly Wall Street firms. The Fed said this should help the companies’ ability to “pro- [\ and four sons, Randal of mote the availability of home mortgage credit during a period Cottage Grove, OR, Anheuser-Busch agrees to takeover of stress in financial markets.” Michael of Woodland, CA., Kirkland of Dublin, by Belgian brewer InBev, Hague prosecutor expected CA., Brian of Brentwood, creating world’s largest brewer CA. She has five to reveal details of Darfur case, grandchildren, Sergio, ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Budweiser seek warrant for Sudanese leader Nicholas, Mariah, Sa- and Bud Light, has agreed to a takeover by a giant Belgian matha and Alexandra. brewer, a union that creates a global beer leader and brings to THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- An International Viola and Lowell moved an end one of the most iconic names in American business. Criminal Court prosecutor is expected to seek an arrest warrant to Potter Valley, CA., The board of directors of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. on charging Sudan’s president with genocide and crimes against in 1952 after college, then Sunday accepted a sweetened $52 billion takeover offer from humanity on Monday when he reveals details of his investiga- to Ukiah in 1968. Belgian brewer InBev SA, according to a joint press release. tion into war crimes in Darfur. Viola and Lowell were The deal, which is subject to shareholders’ and regulators’ In an indication of the fury that could be unleashed if employed by the Ukiah approval, would create the world’s largest brewer and create the Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir is charged with orchestrating a Unified School District. fourth-largest consumer product company worldwide. five-year reign of terror in Darfur, his ruling National Congress Viola taught at Potter “This combination will create a stronger, more competitive Party on Sunday warned of “more violence and blood” in the Valley Elementary School global company with an unrivaled worldwide brand portfolio vast western region if an arrest warrant is issued against him, VIOLA ANN DEERING and Frank Zeek El- and distribution network, with great potential for growth all state TV reported. Born April 25, 1931 in ementary School. Lowell over the world,” Carlos Brito, CEO of InBev, said in the state- The prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo of Argentina, has Mill City, OR, died July taught at Potter Val- ment. indicated he is aiming for the top leadership of the Sudanese 9, 2008 in Tucson, AZ. ley Elementary, Potter For InBev, the maker of Stella Artois and Beck’s, the deal government, accusing them of sponsoring the janjaweed mili- Her parents were Valley High School gives an aggressive company an iconic beer brand -- Budweiser tias blamed for most atrocities in Darfur. Floyd and Lola Crenshaw and Ukiah High School, -- to sell into emerging markets where it has already established Up to 300,000 people have died and more than 2.5 million of Potter Valley, both retiring in 1986. a firm footprint. have been displaced since the conflict began in early 2003. CA. Viola is survived by They moved to Tucson in Moreno-Ocampo has said only that he will present his evi- her husband Lowell 2005. dence to judges on Monday. A three-judge panel at the Hague- 9 Americans killed, 15 wounded based court will then study it before deciding whether to issue an arrest warrant. in deadliest attack on US A ferry carrying the 12.5-foot World Youth Day cross and forces in Afghanistan in 3 years Heavy rains complicate California Icon of Our Lady, a copy of a painting portraying Mary and KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- More than 100 militants firing Jesus, glided past the city’s iconic opera house while pilgrims machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars fought firefighting efforts, but more on board waved to those on shore. their way into a remote base built last week, killing nine evacuations have been lifted Hundreds of faithful gathered on the wharf burst into American soldiers in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in applause and belted out Australia’s unofficial anthem, Afghanistan in three years. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Mudslides on fire-scarred land in “Waltzing Matilda,” as the boat docked and the cross was car- The assault was launched at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the the eastern Sierra Nevada forced people from their homes, ried off the ferry for a procession through downtown Sydney. village of Wanat in the mountainous northeatern province of while milder weather in Northern California helped firefighters Pilgrims lunged forward to touch the cross as it passed. Kunar near the Pakistan border. The attack came from multiple get a leg up on blazes there and allowed residents of several “It’s a very exciting moment,” said Sydney Auxiliary Bishop sides, with insurgents firing from homes and a mosque. fire-weary towns to return home. Julian Porteous. “I think at this moment, everyone is saying the It was a “concerted attempt” to overrun the small base that A huge mudslide in an area that was devastated by wildfires journey is complete.” was built only about three days ago, said an official with last year damaged about 50 homes and caused the temporary NATO’s International Security Assistance Force. The official closure of a main road in the California town of Independence Medical experts say John McCain’s age who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t autho- on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. Severe thunderstorms rized to release the information. Saturday set off the mudslide 300 yards wide and up to three shouldn’t be a factor in voters’ decisions feet deep, said Carma Roper, spokeswoman for the Inyo County The insurgent force was described as being in the “low three WASHINGTON (AP) -- So how old is John McCain? Six- figures,” meaning low hundreds, the official said. Sheriff’s Department. The mud oozed across California Highway 395, prompting a packs, automatic transmissions and the American Express card An unknown number of militants got inside the outpost, the were all introduced after he was born, not to mention comput- reason the fighters were able to inflict such high casualties, a detour, and some mud came within a half mile of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which supplies much of Los Angeles’ water. ers which McCain admits he doesn’t use. second military official, who also spoke on condition of McCain, himself, jokes that he’s older than dirt. And while anonymity, said. Residents of more than 50 homes were evacuated and could not return to their properties, she said. Officials were using a his age is being raised as a campaign issue, medical experts say nearby school as a shelter. Fires were not burning in that east- voters shouldn’t be concerned that, if elected, McCain would be Fed offers to lend to mortgage ernmost corner of California. the oldest man to assume the presidency, at 72. companies, Treasury plans And no rain fell on most of the other California fires. The In politics and other fields, they explain, it’s not unusual for California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said 288 talented people to do signature work late in life, when they can possible equity investment blazes were still burning around the state, most of them in the apply the cumulative wisdom of experience, and leverage per- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scrambling to bolster eroding mountains ringing the northern edge of the Central Valley. sonal connections cultivated over time. investor confidence, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Nonetheless, a significant slice of the electorate has qualms Department announced steps to brace slumping mortgage giants Giant cross, symbol of Roman about McCain’s age. The presumed Republican nominee will Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Catholic youth festival, celebrate his 72nd birthday shortly before his party’s conven- The companies’ shares have plunged as losses from their tion. Polls show the age question isn’t going away, despite the mortgage holdings threatened their financial survival. arrives in Sydney for pope’s visit Arizona senator’s efforts to deflect it with self-deprecating humor, or disprove it by keeping a grueling schedule. The plan, unveiled Sunday, is intended to signal the govern- SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Pilgrims cheered, sang and wept ment is prepared to take all necessary steps to prevent the cred- “Sure, people live to be 90, but you are not as sharp,” said as a giant wooden cross serving as the symbol of a Roman Virginia Bailey, 73, a retired administrative assistant who lives it market troubles that erupted last year with losses from sub- Catholic youth festival led by Pope Benedict XVI sailed into prime mortgages from engulfing financial markets. near Schenectady, N.Y., and is a Republican. “I’m not as sharp Sydney Harbor on Monday, the culmination of a yearlong jour- as I was ten years ago, and I’m sure (McCain) isn’t either -- The Fed said it granted the Federal Reserve Bank of New ney through Australia. York authority to lend to the two companies “should such lend- even though he wouldn’t admit it.”

bation violation by the Dimas Trejo, 31, of Fort Sheriff’s Office at 2:58 p.m. listed, was booked into jail on cant: all DUI cases reported by law POLICE REPORTS enforcement agencies are reported by California Highway Patrol at Bragg, was booked into jail on Saturday. suspicion of driving under the the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes The following were 1:28 a.m. Friday. suspicion of causing corporal BOOKED -- John influence and selling alcohol no exceptions. compiled from reports BOOKED -- Robert injury to a spouse by the Fort Wrighter Grow, 65, of Fort to a minor by the California prepared by the Ukiah Francis Masten, 49, of Ukiah, Bragg Police Department at Bragg, was booked into jail on Highway Patrol at 8:57 a.m. Police Department. To was booked into jail on suspi- 8:06 a.m. Saturday. suspicion of causing corporal Sunday. CORRECTIONS anonymously report cion of driving under the BOOKED -- Brent injury to a spouse by the Fort BOOKED -- Michael Lee The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this crime information, call influence by the California Kenneth Culver, 21, of Ukiah, Bragg Police Department at Allsup, 47, of Upper Lake, space to correct errors or make clarifications 463-6205. Highway Patrol at 8:36 a.m. was booked into jail on suspi- 10:15 p.m. Saturday. was booked into jail on suspi- to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- ary notices or birth announcements will Friday. cion of driving under the BOOKED -- Michael cion of driving under the result in reprinting the entire article. Errors ARREST -- Michelle BOOKED -- Nathan Ellis influence, being under the William McNeil, 33, of Fort influence by the California may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. Merrifield, 39, of Ukiah, was Williamson, 36, of Albion, influence of a controlled sub- Bragg, was booked into jail on Highway Patrol at 10:32 a.m. arrested on suspicion of bat- was booked into jail on suspi- stance and a probation viola- suspicion of possession of a Sunday. • In a caption accompany- tery of a spouse in the 800 cion of causing corporal tion by the Mendocino County controlled substance, posses- BOOKED -- Luis Lopez ing a story about Montgomery block of Waugh Lane at 9:35 injury to a spouse, assault with Sheriff’s Office at 1:08 p.m. sion of paraphernalia, posses- Gonzalez, 28, of Ukiah, was Woods redwoods preserve on p.m. Saturday. a deadly weapon and child Saturday. sion of a controlled substance booked into jail on suspicion Saturday July 5, firefighter ARREST -- Mario endangerment by the BOOKED -- Guadalupe for sale, and transportation of of assault with a deadly Thomas Radtkey’s name was Fuentes, 29, of Ukiah, was Mendocino County Sheriff’s Jesus Oropeza, 49, of Point a controlled substance for sale weapon, child endangerment, misspelled. arrested on suspicion of dri- Office at 8:18 p.m. Friday. Arena, was booked into jail on by the California Department causing corporal injury to a ving under the influence in the BOOKED -- Glenwood suspicion of driving under the of Fish and Game at 11:48 spouse and violating a court 100 block of Observatory William Spurlock, 25, of Point influence by the Mendocino p.m. Saturday. order by the Mendocino LOTTERY NUMBERS Avenue at 1:47 a.m. Saturday. Arena, was booked into jail on County Sheriff’s Office at BOOKED -- Sven County Sheriff’s Office at DAILY 3: 1, 2, 7. ARREST -- Michael suspicion transportation of 2:01 p.m. Saturday. Christain Diekhaut, 48, of 12:18 p.m. Sunday. FANTASY 5: 4, 15, 16, White, 34, of Ukiah, was marijuana, possession of con- BOOKED -- Michael Fort Bragg, was booked into 18, 29. arrested on suspicion of bat- centrated cannabis and a pro- Joseph Beebe, 24, of Willits, jail on suspicion of possession Those arrested by law enforcement officers are innocent until proven guilty. DAILY DERBY: tery of a spouse and damaging bation violation by the was booked into jail on suspi- of a controlled substance, pos- People reported as having been arrest- a phone line in the 900 block Mendocino County Sheriff’s cion of driving under the session of a controlled sub- ed may contact the Daily Journal once 1st: 07 Eureka of Waugh Lane at 1:40 p.m. Office at 1:44 a.m. Saturday. influence by the California stance for sale, transportation their case has been concluded so the 2nd: 01 Gold Rush BOOKED -- Jacob Allen Highway Patrol at 2:09 p.m. of a controlled substance for results can be reported. Those who feel Sunday. the information is in error should con- 3rd: 03 Hot Shot Coughlin, 34, of Redwood Saturday. sale and possession of para- tact the appropriate agency. In the case Valley, was booked into jail on BOOKED -- Joshua Jake phernalia by the California of those arrested on suspicion of dri- Race Time: 1.43.49 SHERIFF’S REPORTS suspicion of driving under the Cohan, 20, of Comptche, was Department of Fish and Game ving under the influence of an intoxi- influence by the California booked into jail on suspicion at 12:49 a.m. Sunday. The following were Highway Patrol at 7:05 a.m. of driving under the influence BOOKED -- Dustin Lee Watch Repair compiled from reports Saturday. by the Mendocino County Amaral, 22, hometown not prepared by the BOOKED -- Matthew Mendocino County John Bennett, 22, of DETAIL CENTER Sheriff’s Office: Laytonville, was booked into jail on suspicion of driving Need a watch battery 859 N. State Street BOOKED -- Randolph under the influence, driving or watch band? (707) 462-4472 Lee Guevara, 42, of Calpella, with a suspended license and a was booked into jail on suspi- probation violation by the Stop By today... Express Detail cion of driving under the California Highway Patrol at influence, driving with sus- 7:34 a.m. Saturday. D. William Jewelers $100 pended privileges and a pro- BOOKED -- Alberto Pear Tree Center 462-4636 (3 Hours)

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HEALTH TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Doctors hopeful easier blood thinners are nearing By LAURAN NEERGAARD lished two studies of more than 7,000 AP Medical Writer knee and hip replacement recipients WASHINGTON -- A trio of experi- who received either a daily rivaroxa- mental drugs has doctors hopeful that ban pill or today’s standard injections. Striving for Imperfection for the first time in decades, millions Pill users were less likely to suffer By Scott Marcus of people at risk of lethal blood clots fatal and nonfatal vein clots. Bleeding may soon get easier treatment. and other side effects were similar The first goal is a pill option for with both drugs. people who now need daily blood- Johnson & Johnson, which is devel- Bad mood thinning shots for weeks after knee or oping rivaroxaban with Bayer hip replacement surgery. Healthcare AG, plans to seek Food rising But the ultimate goal is an alterna- and Drug Administration approval tive to that old standby warfarin, also later this summer. Should Monday be food, it called Coumadin, the nation’s most would be bland, without flavor, and • Pradaxa, or dabigatran, interferes troublesome lifesaver because of side with another blood clotting agent, lacking in texture. It is the unwant- effects and restrictions its 2 million ed, oft-maligned stepchild of the called thrombin. European regulators users face. cited research showing Pradaxa was as calendar. Now in late-stage testing in thou- Forcing my eyelids to unstick, I effective as standard shots in protect- sands of Americans are three pills that ing orthopedic patients. Duke’s flop my hand across the nightstand work to prevent blood clots in ways like a fish out of water, searching Becker cautions that one U.S. study that promise to be less burdensome. didn’t show as big an effect; other for my spectacles. I wrap them One of the trio, Boehringer around my ears and peer out the research is continuing. This drug Ingelheim’s Pradaxa, just began sell- works similarly to the ill-fated window, immediately wondering ing in Europe. why. On the other side of the glass Exantra, but Becker says there are no The drug research comes as signs of liver toxicity so far. there is nothing worth seeing; a Medicare is considering withholding graywashed, dreary, cheerless, fea- • Bristol-Myers Squibb’s apixaban payment from hospitals when at-risk works against the same clotting factor tureless foggy curtain. Redwoods patients develop clots in their veins, might thrive in such environs but I usually the legs -- a common pre- as rivaroxaban; its key studies are am not made of wood; nor, espe- ventable cause of hospital deaths. The under way. cially on this morning, do I feel that birth control pills, obesity -- and espe- has the inherent complexities and Orthopedic surgery is an easier hur- National Quality Forum has estimated cially, big surgeries like knee or hip potential for harm that Coumadin I stand tall caressing the sky. I wipe that only about a third of patients who dle -- because vein clots are quick and the last remnants of an unremem- replacements. does.” common -- than proving if these pills need protective blood thinners while Doctors use faster-acting shots of Hopes have been dashed before. bered, but disturbing, dream from hospitalized get them. will work as well as warfarin for peo- my psyche, plant my feet on the the blood thinner enoxaparin to protect Just a few years ago, the highly antici- Known medically as a “deep vein orthopedic surgery patients. But war- pated blood thinner Exantra was ple who need longer-term care. Stay cold hardwood floor, and shuffle thrombosis” or DVT, such a clot can tuned: Large studies comparing war- sorrowfully to the bathroom to farin is a top treatment once a vein clot pulled off Europe’s market, and reject- kill quickly if it moves up to the lungs. strikes -- and the leading protection for ed here, because of surprising liver farin to each have begun at hospitals begin my morning constitutional. There aren’t good counts, but recent nationwide. Showering is so pointless. Why other types of clots, such as strokes damage. So while trial results have estimates suggest that about 900,000 caused by the irregular heartbeat atrial U.S. specialists optimistic about the If they work, their targeted action get clean? I’ll just be dirty again people a year suffer a vein clot, and promises fewer side effects, dietary tonight. Yet, I lather up, feeling like fibrillation. But too many of those three new attempts, they’re watching nearly 300,000 die. Being immobile patients go unprotected, too, because closely for any hints of problems. restrictions or dose problems than a hypocrite against the entropy of for long periods, such as during hospi- warfarin, Fanikos notes. But warfarin time. Life’s patterns, all so banal; warfarin is so hard to use. Dangerous “There are some huge benefits to talizations or even long airplane bleeding is the worst side effect, but it these drugs, all three of them -- if they still will play an important role, he why am I here? Why bother? flights, can trigger a clot. Vice cautions -- since the generic form sells What’s the use? requires monthly blood checks play out,” says pharmacist John President Cheney suffered one after a because diet and other factors can Fanikos of Boston’s Brigham and for as little as $40 for a three-month There is no mistaking; it is long trip last year. NBC correspondent supply. Monday with a capital “mon.” The throw off the dose. Women’s Hospital and the North David Bloom died of one in 2003 after “The need is substantial” for an eas- American Thrombosis Forum. EDITOR’s NOTE -- Lauran whole week lies forebodingly spending days in a cramped military Neergaard covers health and medical ahead. Five days to the weekend. ier alternative, says Dr. Richard In the pipeline: vehicle while covering the invasion of Becker, a hematology and cardiovas- • Rivaroxaban tamps down action issues for The Associated Press in Dear Lord, please give me strength Iraq. -- and lots of chocolate. cular specialist at Duke University of a key player in blood clotting, called Washington. But there are a variety of risks, Medical Center who is monitoring the Factor Xa. Last month, the New To find enrolling studies: A chirping, artificial, annoying including increasing age, smoking, ditty is emanating from my cell pipeline. “I don’t know of a drug that England Journal of Medicine pub- http://www.clinicaltrials.gov phone; the voice mail notification informing of a received message. speak, this will be the new location. The meeting found a way to make healthcare sustainable into And while we’re on the subject, is from 6-8 p.m. the future. whose bright idea was it to make HEALTH BRIEFS For more information call Kathy Davidson, at alerts sound “cutesy?” Whatever 468-8763 or e-mail her at [email protected]. happened to a good old-fashioned A Healing Cooperative offers blaring buzzer? Twittering upbeat support/counseling sounds are for birds, not electronic Weight Loss Surgery Group -- Boonville’s Health Center, appliances. No meeting in July community grown A Healing Cooperative, a local non-profit, is offering the following mental health-focused ser- Begrudgingly, I thrust my fore- The Weight Loss Surgery group (GR-DS finger onto the speed dial button, Anderson Valley Health Center welcomes the vices: a support center, open Monday to Friday, 11 Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch) will not hold community into its new “green” facility on a.m. to 3 p.m.; art classes, Mondays, Thursdays, anticipating yet another time-wast- their regular monthly meeting on the first Friday Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. ing activity I will have to squeeze and Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m.; Writing for Self of the month on July 4. The Center is located at 13500 Airport Road in Discovery, Tuesdays, at 11 a.m.; Men’s and into my already-bursting schedule; Due to the holiday and conflicting dates the Boonville. Built using the latest green technolo- or a loathsome, pathetic, high-pres- Women’s support groups, Tuesdays at noon; next meeting will be held on Friday, Aug. 1 at the gies, and with an emphasis on reuse and recycling, Movin’ On, a dual diagnosis support group, sure sales pitch left by an automa- location of 710 S. State St. in the Apostles it is now undergoing Leadership in Energy and ton robo-telemarketer trying to sep- Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Lutheran Church Room adjacent to Washington Environmental Design certification. These activities take place at 270 N. Pine St., at arate me from some of my miserly Mutual Bank. Parking in rear of bank. The public is encouraged to come and enjoy the Ukiah United Methodist Church. For more earnings. From this point on, except for the quarterly tours of the building, and to learn about how one information, contact them at 462-3360, or visit Surprisingly, from the speaker meetings when surgeon Dr. Ara Keshishian will of Mendocino County’s smallest communities their web site www.ukiahumc.org/ahc. pops the upbeat, wide-awake sound of my son calling from southern California. Assuming the worst, Look Good Fell Better: Classes are from 10 a.m. T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets from panic squeezes my chest; why to noon on the second Monday of each month. 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at Calvary would he call so early unless some- HEALTH CALENDAR This program pairs women with licensed cosme- Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave; Carolyn Madole, thing is wrong? tologists to eliminate the appearance related side 463-0261. “Hi Pops,” says he. “I had to effects of cancert treatment. This is a free class T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets every open so I’ve been awake since four. ALANON: Family and friends of alcoholics; 7 offered by the American Cancer Society at 115 E, Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. Gobbi St., in My coworkers were talking about p.m. on Sunday at the Ukiah Methodist Church on Smith St. in Ukiah. For more information, call the community room. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to our parents and I realized, that Pine Street; 1 p.m. on Mondays, noon on 462-7642 ext. 3. 6:15 p.m. Meeting is from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; although I think it a lot, I don’t say Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. on Thursdaya, noon on Low Vision Support Group: 10 to 11:30 a.m.; it. I wanted you to know how much Linda MacDonald, 467-2391. Fridays and 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays at Calvary Fourth Monday; at Henny Penny Resteraunt, 687 T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington Mutual I admire you. You’re a role model, Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621- S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah; open to local seniors; call the man I want to be. I’ll call later 2721. Spanish speaking Alanon at 7 p.m. Thursday Building community room, 700 S. State St.; meet- 523-3222 ing is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; it is a low-cost, when you’re awake. I love you. at Nuestra Casa on State Street in Ukiah,; 463- NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Gotta get back on the floor.” 8181 or 272-2721. weight-reduction support group; call 462-4901 or Family Support Group) first and third 485-7801. I am frozen in posture, staring Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462-7123, Wednesdays,6:30 p.m.; call 972-9040 or 467-9116 dumbly at the small speaker on the www.aaukiah.org. T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows Mobile for location and information. Nami is an organiza- Court clubhouse, 8686 East Road, Redwood telephone. I poke replay; yep, that’s Breastfeeding Support Group: meets second tion dedicated to improving the lives of people him, not somebody else’s son who Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon and fourth Valley; weigh-in is from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; meeting with brain disorers by providing mutal is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; call 485-8260 or 485- dialed a wrong number. Replay. Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Mendocino support,education and advocacy. Doesn’t sound like he’s on drugs or County Public Health – WIC office, 1120 S. Dora; 1238. Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group: People with Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line: Need anything. Replay. Replay. Tess O’Connell, 472-2739. multiple sclerosis can take one more step toward Eyes moist with joy, I mutter to Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12-step help? Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800) 575-help ending effects of MS at the Ukiah group; spon- (4357). no one, “That’s my son.” A goofy recovery; Fridays at Trinity Baptist Church Hall, sored by the National MS Society; 7 p.m.; second smile is cemented on my face. One South Dora Street and Luce Ave, 6 p.m. fellowship Tuesday. Ukiah Diabetes Education: The Diabetes brief moment; a simple, heartfelt dinner; 7 p.m. teaching/testimony; 8 p.m. men and Men’s Cancer Support Group: Group on sum- Education Group; 7 p.m.; second Monday; 463- thought; yet strong enough to push women’s small group sharing; 9 p.m. dessert/solid mer hiatus, call for one-on-one with staff. A sup- 7698. a complete revolution of outlook. rock cafe. Babysitting provided. For more infor- portive place to share your cancer experience; sec- Ukiah Valley Blood Center/Blood Centers of You gotta love a Monday like this, mation call 462-6535. ond and fourth Wednesdays of each month; 6 to the Pacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; even without chocolate. Childbirth classes: Learn about nutrition during 7:30 p.m.; at their new offices at 590 S. Dora St.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 pm.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to Ensuring I pressed “save,” I pregnancy , preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding Mendocino Cancer Resource Center; 467-3828. 6 p.m.; 620 Kings Ct., Suite 110; make appoint- depart on my morning walk, grin- and infant safety. Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 Laws Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings throughout ment, donate, schedule blood drive at workplace; 1 ning joyfully as the fog embraces Ave., in Ukiah, 472-4603. county; 485-9110. (888) 393-GIVE. me. Community Healing Clinic: 20- to 30-minute New Life Workshop: Do you need help managing Weight-loss Surgery Support Group: Free, open About the author: Scott “Q” sessions on a walk-in basis with a variety of health your weight? Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays; Salvation to the public, Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch Marcus is a THINspirational practitioners; Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 Army, 714 A S. State St., Ukiah; 468-9577. (GRDS) support and information group; 1st speaker and columnist. Since losing to 7:30 p.m.; Full Circle Wellness Resource Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Friday; 6 to 8 p.m.; Bartlett Hall, Ukiah Senior 70 pounds over 13 years ago, he Center, 530 S. Main St. in Ukiah; 463-0777; Saturdays at 11 a.m.; Methodist Church, on Pine Center, 499 Leslie Street, Ukiah; 468-8763 or conducts speeches, workshops, and www.fullcirclewellness.org. Street; 472-4747. email [email protected]. presentations throughout the coun- Council on Domestic Violence: First Wednesday, Sweet Success: The California Diabetes and Women’s Cancer Support Group: A supportive try. His second weight loss book, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Public Health Department, 1120 S. Pregnancy Program; support for special pregnan- place to share your cancer experience; first and “MORE Striving for Imprefection: Dora St., Conference Room 198, in Ukiah except cies in which women have diabetes; planning third Tuesday of each month; noon to 1 p.m.; at 52 additional columns on weight for May and October, which will be held at 10- pregnancy or are pregnant, need extra support; their new offices at 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino loss, habit change, and other acts Mile Court, 700 S. Franklin St. in Fort Bragg, 472- 463-7527. Cancer Resource Center; 467-3828. of faith” was just released. Both are 2699. Tantalizing Tuesdays: Series of health related If you -– or the organization that you represent –- available at La Leche League: Breastfeeding group; meets evening discussions; First and third Tuesdays; Full www.TheEatingCycle.com or by change a phone number, an address, or any infor- second Tuesday, various times; Nursery Room at Circle Wellness Resource Center, 530 S. Main St. mation in this calendar, please call at the Ukiah contacting him at scottq@scottq- Presbyterian Church, corner of S. Dora and W. in Ukiah; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 463-0777; marcus.com or 422-6243. Daily Journal at 468-3520, or e-mail us at udjfea- Perkins; Margaret Turano, 468-9587. www.fullcirclewellness.org. [email protected]. 4 – TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of .... A bridge toll too far? To the Editor: San Francisco is moving the cost to use the Golden Gate bridge from $5 to $7. RUBEN NAVARRETTE JR. Does anyone else remember when it was 50 cents to cross? Do you think perhaps the City is using the bridge to support things other than the upkeep, which was guaran- teed would be the only cost folks would ever pay. The Board of Supervisors can do A name change whatever they want and break every prior promise to the people. It is not the people of San Francisco that are paying anyway, is warranted right? You are paying over $4.50 for a gal- SAN DIEGO -- Janet Murguia, the National lon of gas and then add $7 to that and it Council of La Raza's president, says she has little use makes you wonder if it is smart to live in for those who pit groups against each other. Novato or Santa Rosa and work in San "I don't believe in wedge politics," she told The San Francisco. Ah, retirement, how wonderful. Diego Union-Tribune editorial board. "And I don't like Chas E. Moser people who try to divide and conquer. I prefer mes- Ukiah sages of unity and those who draw people together around the common good." More on global warming What's wrong with this picture? For those who swallow the nonsense from cable news demagogues To the Editor: and conservative radio talkers that NCLR is a racist Chris Ineich wrote a lengthy response to and anti-American hate group, it is Murguia's organi- a letter in which I questioned how much humankind contributes to climate change. I zation that is trying to divide Americans. enjoy the debate, but I have some misgiv- After all, critics ask, doesn't "la raza" mean "the ings about submitting long tedious letters, Other opinions race"? So this is, the National Council of the Race? which might bore a lot of readers. Besides, How crude. I’m not a scientist as Chris purports to be From around the nation "We take a lot of heat for our name," Murguia (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last acknowledged. "But, historically, I think it's something year) and I just try to understand the logic Sacramento Bee (recently), the state has no state fueling stations? It’s that our community feels wedded to." behind the global warming issue. There are system for tracking fuel pur- hard to know. The So I was surprised when Murguia said, "We've actu- so many issues involved, to keep the Moving like chases, and is doing little to Department of General ally talked about the possibility of changing our exchange brief, I will respond piecemeal; a dinosaur maximize its vast purchas- Services doesn’t have a sys- name." Yet those conversations stalled. The consensus first dealing with some non-technical ing power. tem for tracking such data. was that, as Murguia put it, "(the term) is one of those Businesses adjust their issues, then later with the scientific stuff. It As Rojas reported, state ... things that is symbolic and represents a broader mean- practices. Families do, too. vehicles and their fuel pur- This has to change. The would be nice if, rather than paraphrasing, ing" than many people assume. So why not California gov- chases are spread among fuel purchasing policies of we could use quotes. For instance, when I think a name change is warranted, however. The you characterize my position as “Scientific ernment? 100 agencies, and there’s no the DGS and other state term -- la raza -- is a musty throwback to the 1960s. A consensus has been proven wrong in the As is now apparent, no central database to track agencies are in direct con- past, so we should not trust this one,” that commercial enterprise will their purchases of fuels. flict with other state poli- lot has changed in four decades. The context is differ- survive with a business plan Less than 40 percent of that cies, including a 2006 law ent. In the last 40 years, Hispanics have gone from is not what I said. Conversely, the “consen- that depends on gas return- sus” position might be characterized as fuel comes from bulk sup- that requires the state to being a fledgling minority to, in some parts of the ing to $3 a gallon. plies the state purchases at a country, an emerging majority. It's a sign of the impor- “My mind’s made up, don’t bother me with To endure and thrive, reduce greenhouse gases by discount. Sixty percent 30 percent by 2020. As the tance of the Hispanic vote that both Barack Obama and facts.” businesses will have to comes from commercial The matter of “consensus” has garnered reduce their fuel consump- pumps, where state workers California Air Resources John McCain are address NCLR's 40th annual confer- a lot of ink from the “sky-is-falling” crowd, tion, change the products purchase gasoline and diesel Board said in a recent imple- ence in San Diego. starting with “The debate on global warm- they sell and create new sets with credit cards known as mentation plan for that law, I asked Murguia if, absent a name change, she was- ing is over.” - (Al Gore, 2006). The debate of customers. ... Voyager cards. “Myriad opportunities exist n't always going to have to combat the perception that is clearly not over. More and more people But California, to no In 2007, these types of for California state govern- her organization cares only about la raza to the exclu- are coming to the realization that many of one’s surprise, is moving purchases cost taxpayers ment to operate more effi- sion of everyone else. the predictions of an impending man-made like a dinosaur. nearly $100 million. How ciently. These opportunities "As long as people just look at the surface, and base California runs a fleet of will not only reduce green- disaster are not defendable unless “inconve- well are state workers shop- it on what they seem to interpret from our name, that nient truths” are ignored and infidels, er ... 50,000 state-owned vehi- ping around for gas? How house gas emissions but also may be the case," she said. "But if you look at our non-believers, are smeared and ridiculed. cles, but as The Bee’s much could be saved if more will produce savings for Michael Crichton, A.B. Anthropology, Aurelio Rojas reported state vehicles were fueled at California taxpayers. ...” record, it's very clear that we've fought for inclusion M.D. Harvard says it well: “Let’s be clear: and advancement -- not just for an important segment the work of science has nothing whatever There are so many interesting scientific Statistics of the National Academy of of the United States, but in advancing that community, to do with consensus. Consensus is the aspects to this issue, it’s an unfortunate dis- Sciences. we feel like we've been helping strengthen America." business of politics ... .In science consensus traction to have to deal with disparaging In my first letter questioning I'll buy that. These days -- when it comes to jobs, is irrelevant.” Even if we cede some value claims regarding the qualifications of these humankind’s contribution to global warm- culture and politics -- many Americans are concerned to a consensus opinion, it seems most sci- people who question humankind’s role in ing, I pointed out the shrinking polar caps that Hispanics are taking over. But not long ago, the entists now view mankind’s contribution to global warming. When you refer to “a on Mars, and the retreat of the glaciers big concern was that Hispanics weren't even able to global climate change with great skepti- bunch of non-scientists,” are you including from the ice ages. Mankind didn’t seem to take care of their own problems: dropping out of cism. Dr. Edward Wegman? The Energy and have a hand in these scenarios. Does an school, having babies out of wedlock, not learning In my previous letter, I referred to a peti- Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide English and failing to become citizens. The answer, we Representatives asked Dr. Wegman, to lead, or follow, global temperature rises? tion signed by 19,000 scientists. The peti- were told, was not in more government programs -- evaluate Michael Mann’s “hockey stick Why have temperatures at the U.S. research tion is available for review on the “Global and amen to that -- but for private organizations to step Warming Petition Project” web site at graph.” This graph was the U.N.’s lynchpin station at the South Pole fallen since 1957? up. www.petitionproject.org/. The petition for “proving” that industrialization since Why has the Hubbard Glacier, the largest reads in part “There is no convincing scien- 1900 caused the rising global temperature. tidewater glacier on the North American NCLR stepped up. Through its network of grass- tific evidence that human release of carbon Dr. Wegman repudiated the statistical continent, been thickening and advancing roots affiliates around the country, and partnering with dioxide, methane, or other greenhouse methodology Mann used, and explained toward the Gulf of Alaska since the Fortune 500 companies and like-minded organiza- gasses is causing or will, in the foreseeable why the peer review process failed to catch International Boundary Commission first tions, the group has its hands in everything from after- future, cause catastrophic heating of the the errors. In a word, Dr. Wegman demol- mapped it in 1895? When Jeffrey A. school programs to credit counseling to citizenship Earth’s atmosphere and disruption of the ished the hockey stick. Glassman, Ph.D. says “CO2 is a proxy for workshops to English courses. Earth’s climate.” The number of scientists As a result, the U.N. has dropped the global temperature, and attempting to con- And Murguia isn't just taking heat from conserva- who have signed the petition is now over “hockey stick” from its 2007 Report trol global temperatures by regulating tives. Liberals are upset over NCLR's support for No 31,000. They include 9,021 PhDs and 6,961 Summary for Policymakers. Dr. Wegman, anthropogenic CO2 is unfounded, futile, Child Left Behind, the educational accountability law MSs. Ph.D in mathematical statistics, is a mem- and wasteful,” why is he wrong? These are that teachers unions hate because it makes their mem- I was gratified to see that one of the ber of the Board of The American the kinds of questions I’m interested in. I bers work harder. Nor were left-wing net-roots pleased signers was Fred W. Decker, Ph.D. Statistical Association, a past president of hope others are too. when, a couple of years ago, Murguia invited White the International Association of Statistical Alec Rorabaugh Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric House political adviser Karl Rove to address the annu- Computing, and a past chairman of the Hopland Sciences, Oregon State University. If I al conference. And open border activists were upset recall, he was one of my professors when I Committee on Applied and Theoretical when, shortly after taking office, Murguia made the was a student there, a very long time ago. case against that vigilante outfit known as the WHERE TO WRITE Minutemen by instead calling for the hiring of more THANK YOU LETTER POLICY trained and uniformed Border Patrol agents. President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep Taking criticism from the left has to be new for Editor’s note: The Daily Journal welcomes Murguia, who worked in the West Wing of the Clinton letters of thanks from organizations and indi- House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX White House. The daughter of a steelworker, she viduals. We are glad that so many successful Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, acknowledges that -- as one of four children in her events are held here. However, thank you let- (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; ters must be kept short. For that reason we family who went to law school -- she has lived the have a 20-business name limit per letter. If Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth American Dream. She wants to share the experience. your letter lists more than 20 businesses it will ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. "I want to make sure that NCLR is positioned to not be printed. Shorter thank you letters which (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The offer that chance at the American Dream to everyone, do not contain lists of participants or donors office’s fax number is 463-5773. For email will be printed more quickly. Those wishing to Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- including Hispanics in this country," she said. thank long lists of people and businesses are ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; go to web site: assembly.ca.gov/Berg What a strange thing to hear from the leader of what welcome to contact our advertising department (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate we have been assured, by some less-than-reliable for help with a thank you ad. 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, sources, is an anti-American hate group. Sen. 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addition to the Warm Line, CARE also involves training for Widows’ Support Group peer support specialists and peer support Resource Centers in HEALTH BRIEFS Willits, Fort Bragg and Ukiah. meets on first and third Tuesdays The Warm Line is accessed through the existing county-wide Women who have been widowed are invited to attend the Crisis Line, which can be called locally in Fort Bragg, Willits Widow’s Support Group which meets on the first and third Survivors of Suicide support and Ukiah or through a toll free number from anywhere in Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Methodist Church group to meet every Wednesday Mendocino County. Library, 209 North Pine Street, Ukiah. More information about CARE and other peer support ser- The purpose of the support group is to provide widows with The Survivors of Suicide drop-in support group is now meet- vices is available at the web site of A Healing Cooperative the opportunity to share their grief and fears with other women ing every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 860 N. Bush (www.ukiahumc.org/ahc). Both the Crisis Line and the Warm who have experienced loss. The group’s goal is to help mem- St., Ukiah, at the Mental Health Crisis Service Center. Line may be accessed by calling 463-HELP in Ukiah, 964- bers learn skills for living without a partner and to move for- For more information, call 463-2873 or 485-0759. HELP in Fort Bragg and 459-HELP in Willits, or calling 800- ward in their lives. For more information about this group, con- 575-HELP (4357). tact Susan Bridge-Mount, MFT of Older Adult System of Care UNMV sponsored support at 463-7885. group set for fourth Thursdays Cancer Resource Centers offer free services Ukiah Valley Medical Center is now sponsoring a new health • Precious Metals support group for those interested in weight loss surgery. The People living with cancer, their friends and their families are group is open to patients, potential patients, and their friends invited to call or visit the Mendocino office of the Cancer • Jewelry and family. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursdays of every Resource Centers of Mendocino County for free supportive ser- month, unless it’s a holiday -- then it’s held on the third vices including a library of cancer-related books, tapes and • Coins Thursday. The group will meet in the UVMC Outpatient magazines available for check-out, a support group for people Pavilion Lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. diagnosed with cancer, cancer-care telephone workshops, 468-0640 For more information, call Debbie Parker, RN, at Dr. Ziad accompaniment to medical appointments, and support from Hanna’s office at 463-8126, or e-mail [email protected]. patient navigators. “Since 1980” They have offices located on the coast and in Ukiah. The Warm Line available coast office is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full Service 303 ‘A’ Talmage Rd., Ukiah and Friday by appointment at 45040 Calpella St. in the village weekdays for county residents of Mendocino, or call 937-37833. The Ukiah office is open The Warm Line, a telephone support line for people facing Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 590 S. Dora St. in emotional challenges, is now available weekdays from Noon to Ukiah, and can be reached by phone at 467-3828. CRCMC is a 3 p.m., as well as on weekend evenings. Staffed by peer volun- nonprofit organization funded through local donations, events teers trained to provide support for emotional and mental health and grants. recovery, the county-wide Warm Line is open Monday through Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. as well as on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. NCO is offering CPR/ First Aid classes Expressly not a hot line or a crisis line, the new Warm Line North Coast Opportunities Volunteer Programs offer courses is part of a larger Mental Health Services Act funded peer sup- in adult and child CPR/AED, plus Infant and First Aid classes. port project called CARE (Community Action for Recovery and These courses teach the basic techniques of adult and or Education). Funded through the Mendocino County Mental child/infant CPR and how to use an AED, classes include video Health Branch of the Health and Human Services agency as part lecture and hands on skill practice. Classes are held in Ukiah, of a wider community-developed vision for new mental health on site training is available. services, the Warm Line is operated by A Healing Cooperative, They have just added Pet First Aid for dogs and cats to their a client-run, mutual support program. The dollars made avail- courses. This course provides the information that is needed to able through MHSA accrue from a new tax on annual incomes keep pets safe and act with confidence during an emergency. over $1 million passed into law as Proposition 63 in 2004. In For more information, call Tami at 462-2596, ext. 110. Researching medical care When we buy a fridge, or a the nation on what started out spirit is being reflected in our car, or any other household being called “core measures,” daily work, and we are com- item, we often do some key quality activity measures. mitted together to making research to find the best one. The list of core measures is changes that will improve our Sometimes, we ask a increasing to permit much quality. friend. Occasionally we look broader comparison and the We have learned from in publications such as information is being summa- studying the data that our Consumer Reports. But, how rized at a website www. overall patient satisfaction has many of us know how to CalHospitalCompare.org (for been driven down by such fac- research the quality of our California hospitals). tors such as communication health care providers? If you go to www.Cal and noise in our patient areas. Certainly word of mouth is Hospital Compare. org, you’ll We’ve begun implementing still very common. see that hospitals are rated on quality improvement projects However, today, with med- three main things: critical to make Leapfrog-type icine becoming more special- care, patient safety and overall improvements that our ized, it seems like we should Local Health patient experience. Along the patients will begin to sense know a thing or two about the By Terry Burns left side of the screen is a list immediately. folks into whose hands we of services to view ratings on. Each year, new areas of place our well-being. That Then the government required The 218 hospitals rated on this focus are added for hospitals information was once difficult all hospitals and doctors who site account for 82% of hospi- to report in quality of care, to obtain, but now, thanks in received government funding tal admissions in California patient safety and service. large part to a group called (Medicare and/or Medicaid) and the conditions and proce- Evidence and expert-based Leapfrog, we can review hos- to report quality outcomes. dures rated (heart attack, heart solutions to these problems pital ratings online. When outcomes were good, failure, heart bypass surgery, are then researched and pub- During 1998 a collection of providers were paid more. pneumonia, and maternity) lished for health care the largest employers in When outcomes were not so are the five most common rea- providers to implement. Of America came together to dis- good, providers received less. sons for being admitted to a course, change is hard, and cuss how they could use the Talk about an inspirational hospital. hospitals are feeling the way they purchased health way to get everybody to As an example, Ukiah impacts of state and federal care to influence health care adhere to the new practices! In Valley Medical Center’s heart budget cuts, just like everyone quality and affordability. addition to this “pay for per- attack care is rated below. else. But, by standardizing Their challenge was finding I wish that I could tell you health care quality, everyone formance” approach, quality that we’re scoring perfectly in quantifiable, comparable data was published for all to is held to the same standard, information regarding health each core measure indicator, see. but we’re not there yet. We are and everyone must focus on care providers, so they could Beyond transparency, hos- good outcomes to maintain make well-informed deci- deliberately working to pitals and physicians began entrench a system of complete reimbursement. So, hospitals sions. It was their desire to learning that quality care is have all the motivation they create in health care the same quality into our organization more likely the result of a and have thoroughly reorga- need to continue to focus on shift that they were experienc- deliberate system of care what’s important—providing ing in their markets -- compet- nized our quality efforts and rather than just a good surgery focus during the past year. high quality care, safety and itive pressure to improve qual- or good nursing. We’re learn- Working as a team, our med- service. ity. 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He finished 5 min- Challenges await like three HAUTACAM, France (AP) least.” Spain on the final uphill climb his grueling climb into utes, 52 seconds behind days in the Alps and a time — Bruised and sore and The 31-year-old Silence to the ski station. Hautacam. Piepoli and trails Evans by trial on the next-to-last stage. aching from head to ankles, Lotto leader, a favorite going Evans rode with pain all the “The most painful thing 4:41. Unlike Armstrong, who Cadel Evans stood on the into the race, seized the lead way following his spill was the descents. ... Every “It’s finished for the podi- benefited from strong US podium with tears in his eyes from Kim Kirchen of Sunday in the first stage in the swollen part of the body was um,” Caisse d’Epargne sport- Postal and Discovery Channel and a yellow jersey on his Luxembourg in a stage won Pyrenees. bouncing in a bag of abraded ing director Eusebio Unzue teams, Evans has largely had back. by Leonardo Piepolo of Italy “I’m lucky that I’ve been skin,” he said. “Every speed said, referring to Valverde’s to go at it alone. He has had The Australian took the on Bastille Day. Evans has the very well looked after,” Evans bump hurt — put it that way.” chances of a top-three finish. little if any escort from his overall lead in the Tour de smallest possible lead — one said. “My own osteopath who Evans rarely attacked the History may work in squad. France on Monday after a second — over Frank Schleck travels with me put me back other favorites, who distanced Evans’ favor. In the three “I admit that we don’t have punishing 10th stage through of Luxembourg as the race into pieces, and the team doc- themselves from the main Tours with a stage finishing at the strongest team in the the Pyrenees. His surge to the takes a rest day Tuesday. tor patched me up from ankle pack in the 97-mile stage from the Hautacam, the rider who race,” he said. “But right now, front came a day after he tum- With nine riders within 2 to neck — with a few holes.” Pau to Hautacam. The stage emerged with yellow jersey I’m just satisfied about the bled over his handlebars, leav- 1/2 minutes of Evans, the Tour Evans’ eyes welled with featured the passes of after the grueling 8.9-mile work I’ve done today,” he ing him with a cracked helmet appears wide open and poised tears during the post-race cer- Tourmalet and Hautacam — ascent kept the lead all the said. and a body coated with cuts. for more racing drama at a emony. This was the first time climbs so hard they are way to the finish: Miguel He’ll be keeping a close He feared his Tour de France time when organizers hope to he has ever held the Tour lead, beyond classification. Indurain (1994), Bjarne Riis eye on Schleck, a strong was over. get past the doping scandals having finished second behind The day’s biggest loser was (1996) and Lance Armstrong climber who won a stage at “Yesterday, I was at what’s that have battered the sport’s Alberto Contador of Spain last Alejandro Valverde, the (2000) the legendary Alpe d’Huez in for me been my Tour low,” he image. year. Spanish national champion “Like the others who took 2006. Schleck was third said. “And today, up until this Piepolo won the 97-mile “I couldn’t believe it now seen as a potential threat. He the yellow jersey on the Monday, 28 seconds behind point in the Tour, it’s been my stage from Pau to Hautacam and I couldn’t believe it then couldn’t keep up with his Hautacam, I hope I can con- by shedding all rivals except on the podium,” he said, main rivals in the first climb tinue in it” until the July 27 See Tour de France, Page 7 All-star stars take stage Ben Sheets, Cliff Lee to start All-Star

By MIKE FITZPATRICK 10-3 with a 2.85 ERA. Several AP Baseball Writer other NL All-Stars pitched NEW YORK (AP) — Fired up Sunday, making the well-rested about his first trip to Yankee Sheets a logical choice. Stadium, Ben Sheets had it all “Really looking forward to this planned out. Arrive early and visit opportunity to go out there, last Monument Park, gaze up at that All-Star game in Yankee Stadium famous facade, drink in the entire history,” Sheets said. “I know one experience the same way any fan thing, it’s going to be glowing as I would. pull up. One big difference, though: “I’m going to definitely do a The Milwaukee Brewers ace also sightseeing tour today, and I’m will get the ball to start Tuesday going to enjoy every minute of it.” night’s All-Star game for the After getting to the ballpark, National League. Sheets was struck by the cramped “I’m not going to let a stadium clubhouse and narrow walkways, intimidate me,” Sheets said outdated elements of a venue that Monday in a hotel ballroom, opened in 1923. hours before zipping uptown for “It just seems a little bit small- batting practice and workouts. “At er than other stadiums I’ve been least while I’m sitting here I’m in,” he said. “The other stadiums not.” are new.” Cleveland’s Cliff Lee was Both managers announced their picked by Boston manager Terry lineups Monday in the same Francona to start for the AL, high- Manhattan banquet room where lighting a remarkable resurgence the Mitchell Report on drugs in for the left-hander after he was baseball was released seven demoted to the minors last year. months before. Now, he’s the best of the best as Seattle right fielder Ichiro Major League Baseball salutes Suzuki will bat leadoff for the AL, Yankee Stadium in its final sea- followed by Yankees shortstop son. Derek Jeter, Texas center fielder “I’m just honored to be here, to Josh Hamilton, New York third be honest with you. To get the baseman Alex Rodriguez, Boston start for me is icing on the cake,” left fielder Manny Ramirez, said Lee, 12-2 with a 2.31 ERA. Rangers designated hitter Milton “I’m kind of awe-struck by it.” Bradley, Red Sox first baseman Photo by: Ben Garvin NL manager Clint Hurdle of Milwankee Brewers’ Ben Sheets, right, congratulates pitcher Fancisco Cordero after he closed out the ninth inning to beat the Twins 5-2 at the Metrodome in Minneapolos, Minn, on Saturday, June 16, 2007 Colorado tabbed Sheets, who is See All-stars, Page 7 Nolan out as NY Islanders coach Remaining World Series of By IRA PODELL ished his New York tenure the team. “I want to thank the Associated Press with a 74-68-21 mark. Islanders organization for giv- UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) “He did some good things ing me a chance to coach in Poker players eye finals — Ted Nolan’s return to NHL for us,” Snow said. “He’s a the NHL again. I have tremen- coaching ended after only two good person. That first year dous respect for what the team By OSKAR GARCIA Cohen won $123,699 for 56th Cantu won a no-limit tour- years Monday when he split we snuck into the playoffs ... is trying to do and I wish them Associated Press place. nament at the series in 2006, with the New York Islanders this year, obviously, was a well.” LAS VEGAS (AP) — Each Michelle’s 17th place was and looked to be well-posi- over “philosophical differ- sub-par season.” Snow said he had a list of bet, each call and each bust on the best finish for a woman in tioned for a run at the final ences” with general manager Nolan had one season coaching candidates in mind Monday at the World Series of the main event since 2000, table, but was eliminated in Garth Snow. remaining on the deal he but didn’t plan to make his Poker brought players closer when tournament professional 20th place, winning $257,334. Although there had been a signed in 2006, when he and first phone call until Monday to a ticket to the tournament’s Annie Duke finished 10th. Cantu, who started the day growing rift throughout last then-GM Neil Smith were afternoon. final table and the $9.12 mil- “All these guys who bust with 4.74 million in chips, lost season between Nolan and hired on the same day. Smith Gerard Gallant, an lion payday that goes to the out now, I actually have kind most of his stack on one hand Snow, the somewhat surpris- was fired several weeks later Islanders assistant, has been winner. of an advantage and even after calling an all-in bet with ing midsummer move was and Snow, then the Islanders’ an NHL head coach with The player who takes the more of a win and a title that a 10 and a five. The call drew made after a morning meeting backup goalie, took over as Columbus and might be con- title in poker’s richest contest none of them get to have,” gasps from the crowd once the at Nassau Coliseum before the GM. sidered. Fellow assistants — to be decided in November Michelle said. “It’s not this hands were turned over and opening of a rookie training “I was a little bit surprised, John Chabot and Dan Lacroix after the no-limit Texas Hold huge disappointment because Cantu found himself against camp. but at the end of the day they are expected to return, Snow ’em main event takes a four- it’s like I already won this Dean Hamrick’s pocket aces, “The process for me was made a decision and are mov- said. month break — will have cool title. the best starting hand in poker. something that took a lot of ing in a new direction,” start- Former Tampa Bay coach never won a world series tour- “It may not be a World The 27 players who began time to come to terms with,” ing goalie Rick DiPietro said John Tortorella, who led the nament before. Series of Poker bracelet, but their final push Monday Snow told The Associated in a phone interview. Lightning to the Stanley Cup The last two gold bracelet that’s really huge and it makes topped a field of 6,844 players Press. “We all know we prob- Nolan sought an extension in 2004, and recently fired winners, Phi Nguyen and me really happy,” said in the main event that began ably weren’t all on the same last season, when New York Toronto Maple Leafs coach Brandon Cantu, were elimi- Michelle, who won $334,534. July 3. Four hours into play, page in certain areas. failed to make the playoffs for Paul Maurice are available nated early Monday after the Only one woman has ever 10 players had been eliminat- “It wasn’t going to work if only the second time in six should Snow seek a higher- cards fell in favor of their made the tournament’s final ed, leaving 17 left at three two people aren’t on the same seasons, but was turned down profile choice. opponents. table. Barbara Enright fin- tables. page. That’s why the meeting by team owner Charles Wang. Jack Capuano, the coach of The last woman in the ished fifth in 1995, winning Those eliminated earned was healthy because we both Nolan is expected to be paid the Islanders’ Bridgeport field, 24-year-old actress $114,180. from $257,334 to $591,869 realized that there were differ- for next season. (AHL) affiliate, is likely on Tiffany Michelle, was elimi- Nguyen, who won tourna- from the tournament’s $64.3 ences in philosophy.” “There have been philo- the list, too. nated in 17th place after the ments at the world series play- million prize pool. After getting the Islanders sophical differences and Before coming to the deepest run a woman has ing no-limit Texas Hold ’em Last year, California psy- into the playoffs in 2007, we’ve agreed it’s a good time Islanders, Nolan hadn’t been made in the tournament since in 2003 and 2004, finished the chologist Jerry Yang won Nolan guided the club to a 35- for me to move on,” Nolan 2006, when the event saw a main event in 26th place and $8.25 million for besting a 38-9 finish last season. He fin- said in a statement released by See Nolan, Page 7 record 8,773 entries and Sabyl won $257,334. field of 6,358 players.

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close out a ninth-inning lead, LOCAL All-stars saying he didn’t want to divulge his plans. Home Run Derby Winners CALENDAR Continued from Page 6 “I’m going to stick my Associated Press Cellular Field) Francisco Giants (Veterans neck out there and say we’ll 2008 — Justin Morneau, 2002 — Jason Giambi, Stadium) This week: Kevin Youkilis, Minnesota prepare for him a little bit, Minnesota Twins (Yankee New York Yankees (Miller 1995 — Frank Thomas, catcher Joe Mauer and Boston Stadium) Park) Chicago White Sox (The • TODAY, Ukiah Jr. American watch a little video,” Hurdle Legion vs. No. Humboldt Knights, second baseman Dustin 2007 — Vladimir 2001 — Luis Gonzalez, Ballpark in Arlington) double-header beginning at Noon said, drawing laughs. Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels Arizona Diamondbacks 1994 — Ken Griffey Jr., Pedroia. Hurdle put Florida short- • Mon., Ukiah Babe Ruth league Francona kept more than (AT&T Park) (Safeco Field) Seattle Mariners (Three tournament @ Anton, beginning stop Hanley Ramirez at the 2006 — Ryan Howard, 2000 — Sammy Sosa, Rivers Stadium) at 6 p.m. numbers in mind when top of his order, followed by putting together his batting Philadelphia Phillies (PNC Chicago Cubs (Turner Field) 1993 — Juan Gonzalez, Philadelphia second baseman Park) 1999 — Ken Griffey Jr., Texas Rangers (Camden COMMUNITY order. Chase Utley, Houston first 2005 — Bobby Abreu Seattle Mariners (Fenway Yards) “For me, a Derek Jeter baseman Lance Berkman, St. (Venezuela), Philadelphia Park) 1992 — Mark McGwire, DIGEST deserves to hit at the top of the Louis slugger Albert Pujols at Phillies (Comerica Park) 1998 — Ken Griffey Jr., Oakland Athletics (Jack order, in a place like this espe- designated hitter, Atlanta third 2004 — Miguel Tejada, Seattle Mariners (Coors Field) Murphy Stadium) cially,” he said. baseman Chipper Jones, Baltimore Orioles (Minute 1997 — Tino Martinez, 1991 — Cal Ripken, Ukiah Valley Youth The manager also acknowl- Colorado’s Matt Holliday in Maid Park) New York Yankees (Jacobs Baltimore Orioles (SkyDome) Soccer Coaching edged he thought about 2003 — Garret Anderson, Field) 1990 — Ryne Sandberg, License right field, Milwaukee left whether to honor Yankees fielder Ryan Braun, Chicago’s Anaheim Angels (U.S. 1996 — Barry Bonds, San Chicago Cubs (Wrigley Field) closer Mariano Rivera with UVYSL is holding classes for Kosuke Fukudome in center the start in his home ballpark days in the Alps and a time Soccer Coaches to get their E and Cubs rookie catcher trial on the next-to-last stage. License. — but only because Francona COMMUNITY Tour de Geovany Soto. Unlike Armstrong, who Friday Aug 15, 6pm-9pm and was asked about it by “It’s the best lineup that Aug 16 & 17, 8am-5pm. Coaches benefited from strong US reporters. I’ve ever written down on DIGEST must attend all three days. “Mariano may be the great- France Postal and Discovery Channel The class is held at Nokomis paper, so we’ll see where it Elementary Room 15. For further est reliever of all-time, but takes us,” Hurdle said. teams, Evans has largely had he’s not a starter,” Francona Men’s Softball Tourney information please visit our website Sheets is set to become the Continued from Page 6 to go at it alone. He has had at www.uvysl.org or call our hotline said. “You’re putting a guy little if any escort from his 467-9797. first Brewers pitcher to start The City of Ukiah would like to Piepolo. Evans and several possibly at risk doing some- an All-Star game — three squad. thing he’s not done. We will announce the beginning of registra- other title contenders trailed “I admit that we don’t have North Ukiah Little days before his 30th birthday. tion for the Bud Light Summer Shoot by 2:17. League Fall Ball treat every player in this game His most recent outing was the strongest team in the with a lot of respect, certainly Out men’s slow pitch softball tourna- Evans came into the stage last Wednesday, when he ment. race,” he said. “But right now, NULL fall ball league starts August knowing that there are six seconds behind Kirchen, struck out 11 batters in six The tournament will be held at the I’m just satisfied about the 23 and runs thru Nov.1. This league Yankees involved in this on his grueling climb into is open to players ages 9-12yrs. innings of a loss to the Ukiah Sports Complex on July 19th Hautacam. work I’ve done today,” he game. But other than that, I Rockies. and 20th. Team fees are $300 (no Sign-ups end August 8th For infor- think we are doing it correct- “The most painful thing said. mation contact: Sonny Garza 707 Sheets’All-Star bonus dou- player fee). All proceeds go towards He’ll be keeping a close 338-5913. ly.” bled to $50,000 for being field and facility improvements for was the descents. ... Every Francona wouldn’t even the sports complex. For questions or swollen part of the body was eye on Schleck, a strong Spikers Volleyball Camp selected as the starting pitch- climber who won a stage at commit to calling on Rivera to er. to register your team, please call bouncing in a bag of abraded (707) 463-6714. skin,” he said. “Every speed the legendary Alpe d’Huez in Mendo-Lake Spikers Volleyball 2006. Schleck was third Club is sponsoring a volleyball skills bump hurt — put it that way.” Six-A-Side Soccer Monday, 28 seconds behind camp for girls at the Mendocino Favre: Pack should let Tournament Evans rarely attacked the College gym August 4th-8th. The other favorites, who distanced Piepolo. Evans and several AM session goes from 9:00 to noon other title contenders trailed The Ukiah Host Lions and Ryan themselves from the main and is designed for girls going into by 2:17. grades 7-9. The PM session is for me play elsewhere Rones Dickey Memorial Soccer pack in the 97-mile stage from girls going into 10th-12th grades Fund are sponsoring a six-a-side Pau to Hautacam. The stage Evans came into the stage and will run from 1:00 to 4:00. Ori By CHRIS JENKINS him for a list of teams to soccer tournament for High School featured the passes of six seconds behind Kirchen, Polkinghorne will lead the camp with Associated Press which he would accept a age boys and girls on Saturday, who struggled up the help from local coaches and August 16 at the Pomolita Middle Tourmalet and Hautacam — Mendocino College players. MILWAUKEE (AP) — trade, he wants to be released Hautacam and finished 4:19 School track . Games begin at 8 climbs so hard they are Fundamental skills will be taught in Brett Favre finally is speaking to make sure he ends up on a beyond classification. off Piepolo’s pace — falling conjunction with a lot of playing for himself: He wants to play a.m. and will end about 5 p.m. Entry to seventh overall and ending competitive club. fee is $150 per team. Applications The day’s biggest loser was time. The camp is perfect for girls but doesn’t feel welcome in his four-day run in yellow. trying out for teams in the fall or for Thompson said the team can be picked up at 601 N State St, Alejandro Valverde, the those who just want to learn the Green Bay, so he’s asking to wasn’t going to release Favre, via email at [email protected] Christian Vande Velde of be released. Spanish national champion game. Cost is $80.00 payable to but he could come back in a or call 468-5711. Applications are seen as a potential threat. He the United States, the Garmin MLBVC. Call Ori at 463-0451 for a The quarterback’s first sub- due by August 1. “different role than he was” couldn’t keep up with his Chipotle team leader, held his flyer or more information. stantial comments on his lat- because the team is commit- own and kept third place, 38 Registration begins @ 8:30 the first main rivals in the first climb est retirement decision rever- ted to going forward with 9th Annual Shane seconds behind. day. Huff’s NorCal Soccer up Tourmalet and continued sal come in an interview with Aaron Rodgers. Denis Menchov, the rider Academy to lose time. He finished 5 Co-ed and Men’s Fall Fox News on “On the Record “You’re telling me playing Evans says he fears most, also minutes, 52 seconds behind Softball Leagues with Greta Van Susteren.” there is not an option, but kept up with the Australian Ukiahian Shane Huff is offering a Piepoli and trails Evans by “OK, you guys have a dif- playing elsewhere, we just soccer camp for youths between the and is 57 seconds back in Registration for the Co-ed and 4:41. ferent path, fine,” Favre said, can’t — we’re trying to pro- ages 5 and 12 at the Pomolita fifth. Carlos Sastre is sixth, Men’s Fall Ball leagues is now open. tect your legacy,” Favre said. “It’s finished for the podi- Co-ed Softball is offered on recalling a June 20 conversa- Middle School track from July 28 - 1:28 back. Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Fridays tion with Packers coach Mike “Well, thank you. I appreciate Aug. 1. A full day session is offered um,” Caisse d’Epargne sport- that. But apparently now, Remy di Gregorio, who while Men’s Fall Ball plays on McCarthy. “What does that for 10-12 year olds from 9 a.m.- 2 ing director Eusebio Unzue crashed out of his first Tour Mondays and Thursdays. Sponsor mean for me? So that means they’re trying to protect my p.m. for $135 (includes ball and t- said, referring to Valverde’s fees are $350 per team and are due legacy by bringing me back shirt); a half day session of 9-12 for last year with a broken elbow, at the time of registration. Register either you give me my helmet, chances of a top-three finish. gave his fellow French a and having me be a backup. 7-9 year olds at a cost of $80 History may work in early, space is limited. welcome back, or release me, (includes ball); and a half day ses- Bastille Day thrill by leading Please call 463-6714 or come to Boy, that is really good.” or attempt to trade me. We all sion from 9:30-12 for 5-6 year olds Evans’ favor. In the three the pack over the 11-mile 411 W. Clay St. to register or for Thompson and McCarthy Tours with a stage finishing at questions. know that’s a possibility, but wouldn’t discuss the possibil- for $70 (includes ball). Tourmalet pass. way-out-there possibility. ity of trading Favre and said Registration is now underway. You the Hautacam, the rider who Britain’s Mark Cavendish Girls Soccer Camp “And he says, ’Well, play- may register early (by June 30th) for emerged with yellow jersey they hadn’t received any trade a $15 discount on the full day ses- of Team Columbia, who won ing here is not an option, but inquiries as of Saturday. after the grueling 8.9-mile the fifth and eighth stages, and Mendocino College will again offer sion ($120). Call Pam at 468-5088 ascent kept the lead all the we can’t envision you playing Thompson and McCarthy to register or email Danny Pate of the United a High School girl’s soccer training way to the finish: Miguel July 24 – 27. Training is Thurs/Fri with another team, you know, gave AP a detailed description [email protected] for an appli- States crashed early in the form 6 – 8.30 pm and Sat/Sun from either.’And I thought, so basi- of their dealings with Favre cation. Team discounts are avail- Indurain (1994), Bjarne Riis stage. They got back on their 9 – 11.30 am in the stadium; cost is cally, I’m not playing for any- throughout the offseason, able. (1996) and Lance Armstrong bikes, and Cavendish was $60.00. This training focuses more including an episode a few (2000) on team concepts and involves a one if I choose to come back.” Nor Call 2008 treated by the race doctor for significant amount of scrimmage According to Van Susteren, weeks after Favre’s retirement “Like the others who took where the two were prepared Summer Basketball an injured left shoulder. time. who spoke to the AP by tele- Camp the yellow jersey on the Yury Trofimov of Russia to fly to Mississippi to seal the Hautacam, I hope I can con- Nor Call 2008 phone Monday afternoon, deal on a Favre comeback — quit the race because of a cold Summer Basketball Favre said he was “never fully The city of Ukiah is holding the tinue in it” until the July 27 Camp only to have the quarterback 2008 Nor Cal Summer Basketball and fatigue. The field now has committed” to retiring and felt finish in Paris, Evans said. 169 riders, 11 fewer than at change his mind again. Camp starting Monday July 21st Challenges await like three The city of Ukiah is holding the pressured by the Packers to In the interview, Favre said and ending on Friday July 25th. The the start. 2008 Nor Cal Summer Basketball make a decision, a notion the Packers were being dis- camp is co-ed, for ages 7-17, and Camp starting Monday July 21st Packers general manager Ted honest, although he did not for all skill levels. Campers will be and ending on Friday July 25th. The point out specific examples in grouped based on size, skill, and Thompson and coach Mike age. The camp will be held from camp is co-ed, for ages 7-17, and McCarthy tried to dispel in an the portion of the interview for all skill levels. Campers will be 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The camp cost interview with the AP on aired Monday. A second seg- $125 full day, and $75 half day. Low grouped based on size, skill, and ment is scheduled to air income discounts are availuable. age. The camp will be held from Saturday. “Ted always wanted Brett Tuesday. Campers will recieve a T-shirt and 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The camp cost “If you move on, you tell baskedball. For registraton & ques- $125 full day, and $75 half day. Low back,” McCarthy said. “We tions call (707) 463-6714 or visit always wanted Brett back.” me one thing, don’t come income discounts are availuable. back and tell the public ... just them at 411 West Clay St. Campers will recieve a T-shirt and The team had no immedi- say it, ’You know, we’ve baskedball. For registraton & ques- ate reaction to Favre’s inter- moved on and we’ll work tions call (707) 463-6714 or visit view Monday. with Brett on whatever it is,”’ them at 411 West Clay St. “We currently have nothing Favre said. “Don’t make up a Girls Tennis Open Court to add on this matter,” a team lot of stuff or give half of the spokesman said. truth.” It pays to Girls who are interested in playing Favre told Fox he under- McCarthy and Thompson high school tennis in the fall are stands that the Packers want also expressed concern invited to attend Open Court ses- advertise in sions this summer. Sessions are to move on — but if they’re Saturday that Favre spent FREE and are conducted by the doing so, they should let him most of the offseason ques- Ukiah High Girls Varsity Tennis go. tioning whether he still had the daily Coach. Players must be attending “Them moving on does not the commitment to play foot- high school in the Fall to be eligible. ball. But Favre told Fox News Entering Freshman are encouraged bother me,” Favre said. “It classifieds to participate. All skill levels are wel- doesn’t. I totally understand it wasn’t going to be an issue. “If I’m going to play it’s come. that. By me retiring March 3, and on our Bring a tennis racquet, non-mark- going to be 100 percent com- ing tennis shoes, and water. Open I knew that could possibly mitment,” Favre said. Court will take place on Mondays happen. All I was saying is, Favre’s interview — which Web site. from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and you know, I’m thinking about Wednesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 was receiving top billing over p.m., beginning July 16th. Sessions playing again.” an interview with presidential will continue through August 13th. Favre said he has thought candidate John McCain in Due to Ukiah High School court about the ramifications of promos for Van Susteren’s Call today renovation, the Open Court ses- show that aired during the day sions will take place at the MENDO- playing for another team, CINO COLLEGE tennis courts. No moving to another city, and Monday — is the latest devel- and see how opment in what is looking registration is necessary, just come angering some Packers fans out and play! For additional infor- more and more like an easy it is to mation, please call Pat Milovina at 4! “You know, the bottom line irreparable schism between 62-0655 . is, I may not play anywhere,” one of the NFL’s most storied Favre said. “But we have make your ad Boys Soccer Class franchises and perhaps its thought of all those things. We most beloved quarterback. The city of Ukiah is hosting a boys have thought about it.” Thompson called the situa- work harder soccer class at Yokayo Elementary 468-3500 Van Susteren — who is tion “gut-wrenching” School for all boys ages 14-17. from Appleton, Wis., is a Saturday. for less. The class will focus on condition- “I mean, it hurts,” he said. ing and skill development and will Packers shareholder and pre- run from June 18th thru July 31st at “I’m not talking about physi- viously had interviewed Favre cally hurting, but the sensitiv- 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and his wife, Deanna — said and Fridays. There is no charge for ity. We understand where the this class but all participants must Favre made it clear he would fans are coming from. This is register with the city. For more info not return to the Packers if he a hot-button issue that sur- please call 462-6286. wasn’t the starter. And while passes anything I’ve ever Favre said the Packers asked gone through.” 8 – TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

first season with personnel to win and “Teams that are Nolan the Islanders, took a clear shot at successful with the TRANSACTIONS Hamilton hits record 28 and behind a Snow when he said in salary cap and the Associated Press Continued from Page 6 stirring run February, “We don’t new things in the BASEBALL HRs in Derby first round behind backup have natural 50-goal league have been able American League in the NHL since goalie Wade scorers. We have guys to develop talent in DETROIT TIGERS—Sent C Dane By MIKE FITZPATRICK Mind you, his dream came 1997, when he was Sardinha outright to Toledo (IL) Dubielewicz in the who work for every- their system with Associated Press while Hamilton was still selected as coach of final week, New York thing they get. That’s good draft picks and FOOTBALL NEW YORK (AP) — Josh banned from Major League the year while with National Football League clinched the last the way we play.” have good free agent Hamilton dreamed it. Now Baseball, and before this Buffalo. After that DETROIT LIONS—Signed DE Cliff Eastern Conference “We disagreed on signings,” DiPietro Avril to a three-year contract. he’s done it. year’s All-Star game was season, he parted WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Agreed awarded to the venerable ball- playoff spot with a that,” Snow said said. “We have a lot With a dazzling display of ways with the Sabres to terms with QB Colt Brennan. park in its final season. shootout win at New Monday. “I thought of exciting guys com- power Monday night, the over a contract dis- Texas Rangers slugger hit a “Obviously, the dream, I Jersey. Bill Guerin and Miro ing in. We need some- HOCKEY pute and couldn’t get National Hockey League record 28 homers in the first didn’t know how many I The Islanders Satan were pretty body that is going to ATLANTA THRASHERS—Signed F another job. round of the All-Star Home would hit,” Hamilton said in a couldn’t continue the good goal-scorers. be able to grow and Jason Williams. He spent the next CAROLINA HURRICANES—Agreed Run Derby at Yankee Stadium TV interview after his huge momentum in the That’s all water under teach those guys to eight years running to terms with F Patrick Dwyer, F Joe before he was beaten out by first-round performance. “I playoffs and were the bridge. It doesn’t become NHL play- Jensen and D Mark Flood. just feel blessed to have his own business in COLORADO AVALANCHE—Signed Minnesota’s Justin Morneau eliminated in five do anyone any good ers.” played here.” Canada and the U.S., F Cody McLeod to a one-year con- in the finals. games by top-seeded now to comment The use of tract. Agreed to terms with F Morneau topped a tired With the crowd of 53,716 and coaching his Buffalo. Last season, about it, but last sum- DiPietro and Philippe Dupuis, F Nathan Smith, D Hamilton 5-3 in the last chanting his name, undoubt- son’s youth team Darcy Campbell, D Aaron a slew of injuries — mer Ted was in on the Dubielewicz became MacKenzie, G Jason Bacashihua round, giving him the derby edly warmed by his improba- before returning to including to DiPietro process of bringing in a point of contention and G Tyler Weiman. title. But the night belonged to ble journey to stardom, professional coaching COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS— Hamilton connected on 13 — curtailed any free agents. when DiPietro left the Signed LW Craig MacDonald. Re- Hamilton. the season before his chance New York had “There wasn’t a team for a few days signed C Derek MacKenzie. Back from drug and alco- consecutive cuts before Long Island arrival DALLAS STARS—Signed Dave falling short of the fences on of returning to the situation where there following the death of hol addiction that derailed his with Moncton of the Tippett, coach, to a two-year con- career, Hamilton broke Bobby his final two. postseason. was a player in that his grandmother. tract extension, through the 2010-11 Quebec Major Junior season. Abreu’s mark for one round. “I got chills,” he said. Only three NHL locker room that Ted DiPietro was set to Hockey League. NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Agreed Abreu hit 24 home runs in the With his smooth left-hand- teams finished with didn’t want.” return for a home- to terms with F Joel Ward on a one- The 50-year-old first round in 2005 at Detroit’s ed swing and jaw-dropping fewer points than the The two clashed and-home series year, two-way contract. Nolan was a finalist NEW YORK ISLANDERS—Fired Ted Comerica Park. power, Hamilton seemed a Islanders. over playing time as against the Rangers, Nolan, coach. for the Islanders’ job Hamilton’s incredible tale natural choice to take advan- Nolan and Snow Nolan often relied on when Snow told him NEW YORK RANGERS—Traded F tage of Yankee Stadium’s in 2001 but lost out to Ryan Hollweg to Toronto for a 2009 of redemption has made disagreed over the veterans instead of to take an extra day. short right-field porch. But he Peter Laviolette, now fifth-round draft pick. national news this season, and reasons for the disap- youngsters such as Nolan then played ST. LOUIS BLUES—Re-signed F he retold a story Monday cleared the deepest fences the coach of the Yan Stastny to a two-year contract, pointing record. Jeff Tambellini. At Dubielewicz in the afternoon about a vivid dream with ease, hitting three shots Carolina Hurricanes. C Jay McClement to a one-year con- Snow said he this year’s trade dead- second game of the tract and F Matt Foy. he had two years ago — he farther than 500 feet — Nolan replaced inter- believed the team was line, Snow dealt long- series instead of SAN JOSE SHARKS—Re-signed C was being interviewed at including his longest of 518. im coach Brad Shaw, Marcel Goc to a one-year contract. underachieving and time Nolan favorite DiPietro. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Signed G Yankee Stadium after partici- “I was lucky that we got who took over after had the makeup to be Chris Simon and said DiPietro said that Mike Smith to a two-year contract pating in the Home Run reset,” Morneau said. “This Steve Stirling was extension. Derby. was his show. He deserved to a playoff team again. the move helped free didn’t cause any VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Signed fired in January 2006. “I can say it was a coinci- win it. That was one of the Nolan felt he didn’t up a spot for problems between C Jason Krog. Nolan’s motivating WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Signed dence, but I don’t believe in best performances I’ve ever have the necessary Tambellini. him and Nolan or and C Sergei Fedorov to a one-year con- those,” he said. seen.” style clicked in his tract. Business & Service Directory ® Maldonado Karate Kenpo Men Ages HEATING • COOLING SERVING THE UKIAH AREA FOR 41 YEARS Women & 3 & Children up Stay Cool & Save Money Cardio Kickboxing Classes Did you know that by upgrading your Get In The Best Shape Of Your Life air conditioning system, you can cool Empowerment your home for much less. 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about someone who isn’t pre- doesn’t work out, you will be wonderful new endeavor or 20) -- Treat others as gener- sent. held accountable. enterprise that he or she is ously as they treat you, and ASTROGRAPH VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- getting into. Don’t let the this doesn’t necessarily mean 22) -- Your effectiveness as a Dec. 21) -- If you need a loan green-eyed monster of jeal- only with material items. It promoter or salesperson will or the support of others, deter- ousy destroy your day. has to do more with forgive- By Bernice Bede Osol be marred if you don’t keep mine whether you can trust PISCES (Feb. 20-March ness, kindness and making your presentation all business. them to be honorable about 20) -- Appreciate all the good demands on one another. Keep your remarks as brief the terms of repayment. Being things that surround you and GEMINI (May 21-June CANCER (June 21-July and succinct as possible. in debt with the wrong types don’t measure what you’ve 20) -- Be wary of making 22) -- Find productive ways to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) could tie you up for a long got in comparison to others. commitments you may not be utilize your time with projects -- Be careful not to disclose time. Your attitude about life draws able to keep. Promises made family matters to people who that hold your interest and CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- and determines what you get in haste aren’t likely to be aren’t involved, even if it well thought out, and when it attention. If you don’t, your Jan. 19) -- Devote as much out of life. seems innocent to you. What ARIES (March 21-April comes time to ante up, diffi- Wednesday, July 16, 2008 chances for becoming restless time as possible to tasks and The lessons of the past will and making mistakes are bet- you say might be misunder- 19) -- When dealing with a culties could arise. stood or misconstrued and activities that you have loved one, let your heart rule Know where to look for be taking root in the year ter than usual. neglected for far too long. ahead, governing your mental used in negative ways. your head, even if this person romance and you’ll find it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The amount of stress elimi- patterns, attitudes and habits At a social gathering or the SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. wants to do something of The Astro-Graph and helping you prepare to 22) -- Giving advice on any- nated would do you a world which you disapprove -- as Matchmaker instantly reveals office watering hole, try to of good. conquer the world in new and keep your conversations to thing but that which you are long as it isn’t dangerous or which signs are romantically better ways. When others see an expert could put you in hot AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- harmful. Be vigilant from a perfect for you. Mail $3 to your offerings, nice things light topics of general inter- Feb. 19) -- Be happy for an est. Don’t say anything mean water, regardless if it is busi- distance. Astro-Graph, P.O. Box 167, will happen. ness-related or personal. If it individual who talks about a TAURUS (April 20-May Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167.

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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 18 4 -4 9 by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek LASV 16 17 6 12 Unscramble these four Jumbles, AUUC one letter to each square, 14 8 4 24 to form four ordinary words. INDI 29 -2 6 19 MSTN GEBOF

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Uncle has been keeping his neice informed of his current affairs Dear Annie: I’m a high-school student. We live in Florida, and when the kids visit, She may be self-centered and a bad hostess, Recently, my uncle “Joe” and I have been we go out of our way to stock the refrigerator, but you are taking a very harsh stance. Instead, hanging out a lot. He gives me rides to school ANNIE’S MAILBOX serve the foods they like and take them to see why not see them less often? Or have your and picks me up from after-school activities. the local attractions. However, when we visit grandson visit without them. Surely if you He also takes me to summer programs. He’s a By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar our daughter’s house, she never reciprocates. value the relationship at all, you can find a lifesaver because my mother hates to drive me During our last visit, even though we did plen- compromise. The choice is ultimately yours, and I’m in a lot of activities. ty of baby-sitting, our daughter had no food in but please don’t do anything you will come to Anyway, about two months ago, during one Dear TMI: It is highly inappropriate for regret. Uncle Joe to confide in you. Tell him this infor- the house for us to eat. of our drives home, Uncle Joe confided that he She recently said they can’t join us for din- Dear Annie: Here’s a suggestion for “No was seeing another woman. This made me real- mation puts you in a difficult position and State Sue,” whose husband wanted her to wear makes you uncomfortable. He should be aware ner at a restaurant because they are saving ly uncomfortable because my aunt, his wife, is a trashy outfit when they went out of town on that you may not be able to keep his secrets their money. I reminded her that I am retired vacation. about to give birth to their second child. I tried because you sympathize with your aunt. He and on a fixed income. Both she and her hus- not to make a big deal out of it and figured he She should purchase similarly ridiculous needs to understand that you don’t find the band work and spend a lot of money on mag- wouldn’t say anything else, but I was wrong. gear for him -- maybe extremely tight, low- bragging about his exploits to be admirable. azine subscriptions, TV and other frivolous Now he tells me about his dates and that, for a You might also suggest he work on the prob- riding pants and a very close-fitting sheer shirt while, he was seeing more than one woman. things. unbuttoned halfway, with a big gold chain lems in his marriage with a professional. You This relationship seems very one-sided to I don’t know how to tell Uncle Joe that I may lose your rides, but you’ll gain some self- around his neck. If he is willing to wear his don’t want to hear about his relationships. I respect. me. We love our grandson so much it would new outfit, she should be willing to wear hers. already feel guilty knowing he lies to my aunt, Dear Annie: My wife and I have two grown hurt us to terminate the relationship, but our They may actually discover a new hobby they telling her he’s playing poker with the guys children who live several hours away. Our self-centered daughter and her husband are can participate in together. -- Kansas when he’s out with some girlfriend. What problem is with our 31-year-old married making it difficult to want to see them. Are we Dear Kansas: We are so enjoying the should I do? -- Too Much Information daughter. expecting too much? -- Sad Grandpa thought that some of those trashy-looking Dear Grandpa: You’re willing to give up a folks we encounter on the street may, in fact, be disguised couples on a romantic vacation. TUESDAY EVENING relationship with your daughter and grandson because they don’t feed you when you visit? 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Perform- BUSINESS NAME of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION received by the Round Valley Indian Housing STATEMENT District (“District”), of the County of Mendoci- ance and payment bonds will be required of STATEMENT TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in Authority (RVIHA) until 2:00 p.m. August 13, File No.: 2008-F0377 no, State of California, will receive up to, but the successful bidder. File No.: 2008-F0441 the forms which are lawful tender in the Unit- 2008 for a single contract to supply all labor THE FOLLOWING not later than, 2p.m., July 25, 2008, and will THE FOLLOWING ed States) and/or the cashier's, certified or and materials required to complete the con- PERSON(S) IS then publicly open and read aloud at 925 N 7. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section PERSON(S) IS other checks specified in Civil Code Section (ARE) DOING BUSI- struction of eight (8) four-bedroom, single- State Street, Ukiah Ca, sealed bids for the 4104 each bid must include the name and lo- (ARE) DOING BUSI- 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to NESS AS: family dwellings on the Round Valley Indian Frank Zeek Kindergarten Playground Paving cation of the place of business of each Sub- NESS AS: T.D. Service Company) all right, title and in- ANYTIME FITNESS Reservation near Covelo, CA 95428, as a Project (“Project”). Such bids shall be re- contractor who shall perform work or service HAPPY THAI terest conveyed to and now held by it under 175 Orchard Plaza part of the Tribal Winds Development. The ceived at the office of the Ukiah Unified or fabricate or install work for the prior contac- 405 S. State St said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter Ukiah, CA 95482 Tribal Winds Development is a 44-acre School District, Ukiah, California. tor of this contract in excess of one-half of Ukiah, CA 95482 described: Trustor: WILLIAM MARSHALL Clear Lake Fitness, one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the bid price. Taj Brett McMinn ANDREW, DEBBIE JEAN ANDREW Record- mixed-use development adjacent to, and to LLC 2. Each bid shall be made out on the Bid Pro- 418 Clara Ave ed September 6, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006- the northwest of, the intersection of Foothill 6985 Highland posal Form included in the contract docu- 8. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Ukiah, CA 95482 17604 in Book --- Page --- of Official Re- Blvd. and Tabor Lane. Springs Road ments, and must conform and be fully respon- sixty (60) days after the date set for the open- This business is con- cords in the office of the Recorder of MEN- Lakeport, CA 95453 sive to this invitation, the plans and Specifica- ing for bids except as provided pursuant to ducted by an Individ- DOCINO County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope This business is tions and all other documents comprising the Public Contract Code Sections 5100 et seq. ual. The registrant the Notice of Default and Election to Sell conducted by a Lim- clearly marked with the project description, pertinent contract documents. Copies of the The District reserves the right to reject any commenced to trans- thereunder recorded March 27, 2008 as ited Liability Com- bid date and time, and the words Sealed Bid, contract documents are available for exami- and all bids and to waive any informalities or act business under Instr. No. 2008-04440 in Book --- Page --- pany. The registrants Do Not Open. nation at Ukiah Unified School District Office, irregularities in the bidding. the fictitious business of Official Records in the office of the Record- commenced to trans- 925 N State Street, Ukiah Ca County of Men- name or names listed er of MENDOCINO County CALIFORNIA. act business under Description of Project: Construction of Eight docino, California, and may be obtained by 9. Minority, women, and disabled veteran above on 7/11/08. Said Deed of Trust describes the following the fictitious business contractors licensed by the California State contractors are encouraged to submit bids. Endorsed-Filed on property: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A 4-bedroom Homes - Tribal Winds Develop- name or names listed Contractors' License Board, upon deposit of This bid is_x__/ is not___ subject to Disabled 07/11/2008 at the DEED OF TRUST DATED AUGUST 29, ment. The infrastructure including streets, above on July 31, ten dollars ($10.00) per set. This deposit will Veteran Business Enterprise requirements. Mendocino County 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drainage, 2008. Endorsed-Filed be refunded if the set or sets of contract Clerks Office. PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE etc. have been constructed and building pads on June 11, 2008 at documents delivered are returned in good 10. This contract is___/ is not_x__ subject to /s/Taj McMinn SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED graded. Water and sewer are stubbed five the Mendocino Coun- condition within ten (10) days after the bid a labor compliance program, as described in TAJ MCMINN AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF feet behind the sidewalk and joint utility opening. subdivision (b) of Section 1771.5 of the Labor ty Clerks Office. THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU trench conduit is in place throughout the de- Code. /s/Joseph B. Ando JOSEPH B. ANDO SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 2401 velopment. 3. Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, a 10 NOTICES MCNAB RANCH ROAD, UKIAH, CA 95425- cashier's or certified check, or a bidder's bond 11. The bidder shall possess at the time the MANAGER 3382 "(If a street address or common desig- Bidders shall provide a detailed construction executed by an admitted surety insurer, li- bid is awarded the following classification(s) 470-08 nation of property is shown above, no warran- schedule, estimated completion date and censed to do business in the State of Califor- of California State Contractor's license: A 7-1,8,15,22/08 ty is given as to its completeness or correct- HOPLAND demonstrate the need and commitment to nia as a surety, made payable to the District, FICTITIOUS ness)." Said Sale of property will be made in in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT hire at least seven (7) qualified Tribal carpen- BUSINESS NAME BEARS "as is" condition without covenant or warran- of the maximum amount of the bid. The STATEMENT ters with preference given to existing RVIHA ty, express or implied, regarding title posses- check or bid bond shall be given as a guaran- By: Tom Birse, Director of Maintenance, Op- File No.: 2008-F0362 SIGNUPS sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining Construction Crew members. tee that the bidder to whom the contract is erations & Transportation THE FOLLOWING for football & principal sum of the note(s) secured by said awarded shall execute the contract docu- PERSON(S) IS cheerleading. Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note The Bid Package consisting of Contract ments and shall provide the required payment DATED: July 3, 2008 (ARE) DOING BUSI- Boys and girls provided, advances, if any, under the terms of Documents, Specifications Booklet and a and performance bonds and insurance certifi- NESS AS: ages 7 through said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and ex- Plan Booklet may be obtained from the office cates as specified therein within ten (10) days Publication Dates: 1) July 8, 2008 2) July NOR-CAL WELDING 15. 2nd through penses of the Trustee and of the trusts creat- of the RVIHA at 115-B Concow Blvd., Covelo, after the notification of the award of the con- 15, 2008 SUPPLY 8th grade. ed by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be CA 95428. Requests for the Bid Package tract. PO Box 321 For more held on: AUGUST 4, 2008, AT 10:00 A.M. must be accompanied by a check or money 506-08 Redwood Valley, CA information *AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE COUN- 4. The successful bidder shall comply with the contact Rick order in the amount of $100 per set (non-re- 7-15,22,29,8-5/08 95470 TY COURTHOUSE, 100 NORTH STATE provisions of the Labor Code pertaining to Michael Mata 707-291-9457 or fundable) made payable to the RVIHA. STREET, UKIAH, CA At the time of the initial payment of the generally prevailing rate of 2240 Road K 707-272-3971 publication of this notice, the total amount of wages and to apprenticeship or other training ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Redwood Valley, CA hoplandbears@ the unpaid balance of the obligation secured If requested, the Bid Package will be mailed programs. The Governing Board has ob- FOR CHANGE OF NAME 95470 comcast.net by the above described Deed of Trust and es- (USPS Priority Mail) upon receipt of funds in tained, from the Director of the Department of Case No. SCUK CVPT 0851837 This business is con- timated costs, expenses, and advances is the amount of $135 per set (non-refundable). Industrial Relations, the general prevailing SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, ducted by an Individ- $486,716.50. It is possible that at the time of rate of per diem wages in the locality in which The additional cost will cover postage and COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, Court House, ual. The registrant Looking for a cost ef- sale the opening bid may be less than the to- handling and checks or money orders are to the work is to be performed for each craft, commenced to trans- ficient way to get out tal indebtedness due. Date: July 3, 2008 Ukiah, CA 95482 be made payable to the RVIHA. classifications or type of worker needed to ex- act business under a NEWS RELEASE? T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, ecute the contract, including employer pay- IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION the fictitious business The California Press KIMBERLY COONRADT, ASSISTANT SEC- ments for health and welfare, pension, vaca- OF: Gregory Mason Byers Release Service is This bid is not restricted to Indian-owned name or names listed RETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 tion, apprenticeship and similar purposes. THE COURT FINDS that Petitioner(s) Name above on 6/4/2008. the only service with firms or enterprises only, however, Indian- E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 Copies of these prevailing rates are on file at Here has/have filed a Petition for Change of Endorsed-Filed on 500 current daily, SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are as- owned firms or enterprises will be give prefer- weekly and college the District office and shall be made available Applicant(s)’ name FROM Gregory Mason 06/04/2008 at the sisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and ence in the award of this Contract to any interested party upon request and are newspaper contacts Byers Mendocino County any information we obtain will be used for that also available online at Clerks Office. in California. Ques- purpose whether received orally or in writing. The RVIHA reserves the right to reject any http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. It shall be man- TO Mya Meadow Mason-Byers /s/Michael Mata tions call (916) 288- If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any and all bids. datory upon the contractor to whom the con- THE COURT ORDERS All people interested MICHAEL MATA 6010. www.Califor- reason, the successful bidder's sole and ex- tract is awarded, and upon any Subcontractor in this matter appear before this court to show niaPressRe- clusive remedy shall be the return of monies leaseService.com Contractors will be required to furnish bid, under the contractor, to pay not less than the cause why this application for change of paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder FIND performance and payment bonds. specified rates to all workers employed by name should not be granted on: PREGNANT? CON- shall have no further recourse. If available, them in the execution of the contract. It is the WHAT YOU HEARING DATE: August 15, 2008 at 9:30 SIDERING ADOP- the expected opening bid and/or postpone- contractor's responsibility to determine any NEED IN TION? Talk with car- Any questions regarding this Invitation for ment information may be obtained by calling rate change which may have or will occur dur- a.m. in Dept E, located at Court House, 100 C THE ing agency specializ- the following telephone number(s) on the day Bids shall be submitted in writing and deliv- ing the intervening period between each issu- N. State Street, Ukiah, California 95482 ing in matching Birth- L mothers with Fami- before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may ered or faxed by August 6, 2008 to: Rod Wil- ance of written rates by the Director of Indus- Dated: July 1, 2008 access sales information at A lies nationwide. Liv- burn, Round Valley Indian Housing Authority, trial Relations. /s/ John A. Behnke S ing Expenses Paid. www.ascentex.com/websales. TAC# Covelo, CA 95428, (707) 983-6188 x. 23, JOHN A. BEHNKE S Call 24/7 Abby’s One 790223C PUB: 07/15/08, 07/22/08, 07/29/08 True Gift Adoptions. (707) 983-8069 (fax). 5. The schedule of per diem wages is based Judge of the Superior Court IFIEDS! upon a working day of eight hours. The rate 1-866-459-3369. 12- TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

LOST & LOST & HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP LOTS & 30 FOUND 30 FOUND 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 320 DUPLEXES 420 BOATS 760 ACREAGE Direct Care Work People to work with VINEYARD Willits-Brooktrails ‘99 19’ open bow *LAND AUCTION* ACCOUNTING Looking for LOST SUPERVISOR No Exp.Needed!! developmentally MECHANIC Deluxe duplex. 2 Captiva & trlr 4.3L. 200 Properties Must writers, sports BLACK WALLET for E Center, a non- Morning, eves, disabled adults 1 on Provide support in bdrm. 2 ba. lndry rm., V6. Grt shape, lo hrs. be Sold! Low enthusiasts & + On 6/22 near Qwik profit agency locat- graveyard. Drug test 1 in their own home. the maint. & repair of garage, cent. ht & ac. $9500. 707-972-9000 Down/EZ Financing. photographers! Stop by Wal-Mart ed in Ukiah, CA. Job req., no test for can- All shifts avail. Mary vineyard equipment, N/S N/P. $800/mo. Free Brochure. 1- There’s good part Small, all black with #GAA-2008-07-02; nabis, gd DMV. 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No questions up to $21.57 DOE; St Willits 95490 1BD CUSTOM 15 AC-Old Farm homes, estb. in 1988. skills to help us as required & to be in Good mattress. Shots, spayed or asked. FT 40 hrs/wk w/ben- 707-459-6877 sm office N/S/P. Nice Buildings-$89,900. neutered, not ag- 485-0165, 485-5168 cover the com- compliance w/safety 468-7403 Reward if efits; Bachelor in Post Office area, nice yard. RV Top quality acreage gressive, just shy. munity. Computer regs & established ask for Ray. Returned!! Accounting or relat- DRIVER - CDL Train- Now Hiring! $1200/mo 485-0104 in stunning setting! Call A.V. Rescue skills are a plus maint. schedules. ed field req’d with 2 ing: $0 down, financ- Avg Pay $20/ hr, $57 Limited available. EZ and give it a try. Call 972-9577 but what we’re Completes assigned 1BD, S. Ukiah, near yrs sup exp. Must ing by Central Refri- K/yr, incl. Fed ben, OT. 460 APPLIANCES Terms. Call WALR 1- 489-5207 or looking for is relia- work orders. Req. 5+ transportation, have CA driver’s li- gerated. Company Placed by adSource not USED 866-836-9152. 468-5218 MEETINGS & bility, flexibility, yrs prior exp. in vehi- fenced back yd. $850 cense. Agency ap- Drivers earn average aff w/ USPS who hires. APPLIANCES FORECLOSURE EVENTS basic writing skills cle/truck/vineyard + dep 391-2548 60 plication, resume & 1-866-292-1387 & FURNITURE. SPECIAL! 100+ Acre of $40k/year. Owner or an eye for pho- maint. HS or equiv. Single Non-Smoker transcripts req'd. PROGRAM 2BD, 1BA sm double Guaranteed. 485-1216 Colorado Ranch for Operators average tography. preferred. Thorough with good credit is Contact: Human Re- SPECIALIST wide, mobile home. $49,900. Year-round $60k/Year 1-800- Please drop off a knowledge & under- MISC. moving to Ukiah due sources @ 410 587-0029 x4779. resume and fill out Mendocino County great neighborhood, roads, utilities. 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Amaz- On Bonus. 35-42 NOW HIRING! business needs indiv clude all aspects of CHILD CARE tion/application loc. Nr. H.S. Lg. lot. PORT 2002 Toy ing 6000 ft. elevation. cpm. Earn over Apply at 1343 S. for Gen Office Ac- collections & super- WORKERS. MCYP. 463-4915. Pets? $1550/mo. + hauler 29’ Gd cond. Incredible mountain $1000 weekly. Excel- Dora St in Ukiah cting incl A/P input, vision of collection CCW is responsible Closes 7/25/08 EOE dep. 463-0530 $12,000 485-0243 views. Mature tree lent Benefits. Need STUDENT Recon, Cust Svc. 2+ staff. Minimum of for the daily care & cover. Power & year CDL-A & 3 months ACTIVITIES SERVICES 4bd., 2 ba. N/S, N/P, 4X4'S yrs exp in accting & three to five years supervision of cli- round roads. Excel- recent OTR. 1-800- SPECIALIST 200 OFFERED $1600/mo. $1000 FOR SALE I heard that the Boys comp. Must be detail related exp. and/or ents & living condi- 650 lent financing. Priced 635-8669. Ukiah Campus LAVIOUX Drafting dep. Avail 8/1. 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I am Excellent interper- SUGAR TESTER exp. Quality work. El Roble Rd. Ukiah, job description & in- benefits, including CHARMING W.SIDE 670 FOR SALE $89,900. River Ac- a big dog, so I scared sonal communica- Seeking individual to Affordable. Free CA 95482 structions. EOE medical, dental, vi- 4bd/2ba $1700/mo. Chevy 2000 Ext cab. cess. Northern New some of the kids. A tion skills req. perform sugar testing est. No job too big Accounting Position Front Office /Prop- sion, tuition reim- lease Avail 8/1 Call 4x4, V8, SB, 45k mi., Mexico. Cool 6,000’ family decided to Application & of grapes in North or small. 485-0261 F/T Accounting erty Management bursement & FREE 650-438-3534 cust. rims, all lea. int elevation with stun- bring me into the job description Coast vineyards for BUSINESS position avail. Computer proficient, co-op child care. $12,500. 707-972-9000 ning views. Great Ukiah Shelter. I hope available for approx. 6 to 8 weeks, OPPORT. Great view Willits w/busy Property self directed. Send Must pass pre-em- 210 tree cover including my people will come review in $1450/mo. 3bd2 ba. Mgt. company. resume to Jack Cox ployment physical, beginning mid Au- ABSOLUTELY RE- LIKE NEW 2003 Ponderosa, rolling and find me soon. I Human Resources W/D, deck & more! Must be computer & Associates P.O. drug test & back- gust. Duties incl. CESSION PROOF! Toyota Tacoma Xtra grassland and rock am a mixed breed at Savings Bank N/S 486-7193 literate, detail Box 1389, Ukiah CA ground check. sampling grapes in Do You Earn $800 in cab truck. 30,800mi. outcroppings. Abun- brown dog and big! 200 N. School St., oriented, able to 95482 APPLY AT vineyard & some an- a day? Your Own Lo- Lovely 2bd/1ba home Camper shell dant wildlife, great Please come by the Ukiah, CA. multi-task & pos- 915 W. Church St. alytical work in the cal Vending Route In- 1ac. In Brktrls. Sunny $11,500 485-0232 hunting. 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City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 84/65/pc 85/66/s Napa 81/56/s 83/52/s Antioch 87/58/s 88/55/s Needles 107/87/t 109/86/pc 93° Sunrise today ...... 5:59 a.m. Arroyo Grande 78/57/pc 78/52/pc Oakland 72/56/pc 72/55/pc Rockport Atascadero 90/57/pc 92/54/pc Ontario 93/66/s 93/66/s Sunset tonight ...... 8:38 p.m. Auburn 93/63/s 96/68/s Orange 84/64/pc 85/63/s 67/52 Moonrise today ...... 7:11 p.m. Barstow 105/79/s 106/77/s Oxnard 74/61/pc 73/61/pc Brilliant sunshine Moonset today ...... 3:17 a.m. Laytonville Big Sur 76/54/pc 77/54/pc Palm Springs 108/82/s 109/83/s Covelo 87/49 Bishop 98/61/t 98/58/s Pasadena 87/65/s 87/68/s MOON PHASES 90/53 Blythe 106/85/s 110/84/s Pomona 89/64/s 90/60/s TONIGHT Burbank 88/68/s 88/66/s Potter Valley 90/55/s 91/54/s Westport California City 99/73/s 100/70/s Redding 98/67/s 100/65/s Full Last New First 72/50 Carpinteria 70/60/pc 70/60/pc Riverside 92/66/s 96/66/s Catalina 70/62/pc 70/58/pc Sacramento 92/60/s 94/58/s 54° Chico 96/64/s 97/63/s Salinas 70/57/pc 71/53/s Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 59/50/pc 59/49/pc San Bernardino 91/64/s 94/66/s Death Valley 116/88/t 121/87/s San Diego 76/67/pc 75/67/pc July 18 July 25 Aug. 1 Aug. 8 68/51 96/62 A moonlit sky Downey 83/65/pc 84/65/s San Fernando 87/65/s 89/66/s Encinitas 75/64/pc 76/64/pc San Francisco 71/57/pc 70/55/pc ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 87/65/s 88/64/s San Jose 80/59/pc 81/58/s 87/52 Eureka 59/50/pc 59/49/pc San Luis Obispo 81/57/pc 81/55/pc Ukiah through 2 p.m. Monday 62/52 Redwood Valley WEDNESDAY Fort Bragg 68/51/pc 67/50/pc San Rafael 75/54/pc 77/53/pc Temperature 90/55 Fresno 100/74/s 100/71/s Santa Ana 80/66/pc 79/65/pc 95° High ...... 91 UKIAH Gilroy 83/59/pc 84/53/s Santa Barbara 75/58/pc 76/57/pc Low ...... 58 93/54 Indio 106/80/s 108/80/s Santa Cruz 73/56/pc 73/52/pc 54° Normal high ...... 91 Lakeport Irvine 80/66/pc 79/65/pc Santa Monica 75/63/pc 76/63/pc Normal low ...... 55 90/57 Hollywood 84/65/pc 85/65/s Santa Rosa 82/53/pc 86/51/pc Philo Record high ...... 114 in 1972 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 85/59/t 88/55/s S. Lake Tahoe 81/41/s 80/41/s 82/54 Boonville Lodi 95/61/s 96/58/s Stockton 93/60/s 98/58/s Sunny most of the day Record low ...... 41 in 1918 85/55 92/57 Precipitation Lompoc 71/56/pc 70/62/pc Tahoe Valley 81/41/s 80/41/s Long Beach 82/65/pc 84/65/pc Torrance 80/64/pc 80/65/pc 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Mon...... 0.00" Gualala Los Angeles 84/68/pc 84/66/pc Vacaville 97/58/s 97/58/s THURSDAY Month to date ...... 0.00" Mammoth 74/48/t 75/45/s Vallejo 77/56/s 78/53/s Normal month to date ...... 0.02" 67/53 Clearlake 92/58 Marysville 96/63/s 97/59/s Van Nuys 89/65/s 92/66/s 94° Season to date ...... 0.00" Modesto 96/65/s 97/61/s Visalia 97/67/s 97/66/s Last season to date ...... 0.01" Monrovia 87/65/s 89/66/s Willits 87/52/s 87/51/s Normal season to date ...... 0.02" Cloverdale 53° Monterey 68/56/pc 67/52/pc Yosemite Valley 98/61/t 98/58/s 88/56 Morro Bay 68/57/pc 67/53/pc Yreka 93/54/s 92/50/s Mostly sunny Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. 2008 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: 734.13 feet; Storage: 62,868 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 230 cfs Outflow: 189 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .039 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .60 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .009 ppm (.25 ppm) A slow motion crisis, looming water restrictions By LINDA WILLIAMS Reservoirs on June 1 was act sooner. over the previous year in water The Willits News equivalent to the water avail- By Aug. 1, depending upon by commercial and industrial Willits has a looming water able July 1 in the two prior dri- water use, the city could be users, cuts residential house- crisis, which by August may est years this century, 2007 and forced to implement either a holds to a maximum of 250 force the city council to insti- 2004. Phase 1, 2, 3 or 4 restriction. gallons per day and prohibits tute rationing for residential The new ordinance, which The first phase encourages the washing of vehicles, side- and commercial users alike. goes into effect this month, users to reduce water by a min- walks and other hard surfaces Water in city reservoirs is near establishes storage level trig- imum of 10 percent and limit or filling pools or hot tubs. the lowest level on this date gers to declare different levels adding water using appliances If due to the current hot since Centennial Reservoir was of water shortage emergencies or expanding irrigated areas. weather, July usage increases built in 1990. How severe the only on February 1, May 1, Water waste may be grounds to August consumption levels, rationing will be depends on Aug. 1 and Nov. 1 each year. for having water shut off. a Phase 4 activation could be whether users modify the Should it become apparent a The second phase establish- possible. In Phase 4, the com- amount of water used between situation is developing due to es irrigation days for even and mercial and industrial users now and later in the summer. unusual usage or other circum- odd addresses and prohibits must cut use by 25 percent, res- In June, the council intro- stance creating a potential watering between 10 a.m. and 7 idential households may use no duced and approved a new shortfall at other times during p.m. Precisely how this actual- more than 200 gallons per day ordinance for dealing with the calendar year, there appears ly will be enforced is unclear. and no new water connections water emergencies. Water no provision in the new ordi- A Phase 3 declaration will be allowed even if previ- stored in Centennial and Morris nance allowing the council to requires a 15 percent reduction ously authorized by a permit.

Jessie Groeschen shapes the wood with her saw on a 20-foot scaffolding. Groeschen began woodcarving in the early 1990s and has now made it a full time career.

phy of Charlotte Mills and the Carving fine metalwork of Glenn Menze. The shows will be Continued from Page 1 catered and set the first two weekends in August. The with three other artists have exact dates are Friday through collaborated and arranged a Sunday, Aug. 1 through 3 and public art show in Dodson’s the next weekend Friday, Aug. home. The show will feature 8 through Sunday, Aug. 10 Dodson and Groeschen’s beginning at 4 p.m. work along with the work of For more information visit Krista Dodson, the photogra- www.groeschen.com

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