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7 58551 69301 0 TUESDAY Feb. 20, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 148 Number 317 email: [email protected] Municipal service review to be 101st Colonial Tea discussed at next City Council meeting
The Daily Journal and working to ensure that On Wednesday, the Ukiah high quality public services City Council will receive a are provided to all status report on the prepara- Californians in the most effi- cient and effective manner,” tion of the city’s municipal according to the preliminary service review, a prerequisite draft MSR. to amending the city’s sphere Each LAFCO is comprised of influence and any future of two city council members, annexations. two county supervisor mem- The nearly 100-page pre- bers, two special district liminary draft MSR up for members and one public discussion reports on services member, and is required to provided by the city’s depart- update the each of its jurisdic- ments, including parks and tions’ spheres of influence recreation, law enforcement every five years, for which it and dispatch, community needs an MSR. planning and development, Ukiah’s current sphere of roads and circulation, water, influence -- defined by solid waste disposal and elec- California government code tric, among others. as “a plan for the probable According to the docu- physical boundaries and ser- ment, an MSR is a “compre- vice area of a local agency” -- hensive study designed to bet- covers nearly all of the valley, ter inform Local Agency running ridgetop to ridgetop Formation Commission, local and Highway 20 to Burke Hill agencies and the community Road. It was approved by the about the provision of munic- city and ratified by LAFCO in Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal ipal service.” 1982. Above, Margaret Sweeley, left, and Mary Farney sit with the quilt they made as they converse about it. Legislation passed in 1963 In 1995, a proposed sphere Farney used a Swinger sewing machine from 1942 to sew the quilt which will be raffled off at this year’s requires each of California’s would have reduced the cur- Colonial Tea at the First Presbyterian Church this Saturday. Below, the blocks of the quilt, which date counties to have a LAFCO, rent sphere from 60 square back to the 1930’s, were made by Mrs. Edith Elsbree The completed quilt will be raffled tea. which is responsible for “pro- miles to approximately 10 moting orderly growth and square miles, but was never development, preserving the adopted. Now, in conjunction Hand-crafted state’s finite open space and quilt to be agricultural land resources, See MSR, Page 2 auctioned off Chapman tells during this year’s Colonial Tea Brooktrails audience By LAURA MCCUTCHEON The Daily Journal how it’s going to be It’s tea time, well almost. By Mike A’Dair Saturday, ladies will again put on The Willits News their finest colonial dresses to serve BROOKTRAILS -- Brooktrails General Manager Mike an estimated 200-plus guests tea, of Chapman outlined the parameters of the township’s water- course, and sandwiches, coffee and rationing program to an audience of about 30 residents last cookies at the 101st Colonial Tea week. And although the audience occasionally grumbled, no celebration. one screamed bloody murder, and one Brooktrails resident said The Colonial Tea was created over everybody in Brooktrails supported the project. a hundred years ago by the women of “Everybody is behind this thing,” said Dan Hutchinson, who the First Presbyterian Church who described himself as a Brooktrails resident with seven people felt the need for some social activity living in his household. “I don’t know anybody who doesn’t that would give pleasure to their think this is a good idea.” friends, as well as themselves. But he added, “It’s gonna be tough. I’ve been trying real hard The afternoon tea developed into a (to get my household’s water use down to 5,000 gallons) and patriotic party on Washington’s we haven’t even come close. I just hope my house sells.” birthday. Over the years the tea has The main point of interest to the audience was the question grown. Ladies of the church have of what a 5,000 gallon a month per household water-rationing added cooked foods and fancy work limitation is going to mean. Chapman noted almost two-thirds of Brooktrails’ households currently are using less than 5,000 for sale and various other things, gallons a month, so concluded cutting back is an attainable such as this year’s quilt -- to be raf- goal. But, he emphasized, it’s winter. During a typical summer, fled off at the event --made with water use goes up to 8,000 or 9,000 gallons a month on average blocks from the early 1930s. and that will not be permitted during the rationing period, slat- Ukiah resident Margaret Sweeley ed to extend from August 1 until the rains come. donated the blocks for the quilt, and That means people are not going to be able to water outside Mary Farney pieced them together. plants or gardens, at least, not in the usual manner. However, “They’re my blocks,” Sweeley board Chairman George Skezas emphasized Brooktrails per- explained of the squares depicting sonnel will not be prowling around to see if water-users are multiple colored baskets, set in a watering flowers or trees. “You have an allocation. How you pink and green checkered back- use it is up to you.” ground. Chapman told the public some of the programs Brooktrails “And I got the sewing machine,” had put in place, or is considering putting in place to ease the Farney said, as the two women con- pain of water-rationing, not going to happen. For example, he versed over the quilt, or more pre- noted Brooktrails had passed a resolution that allowing tempo- cisely, the coverlet, which fits a dou- rary pads to be built near homes so water tanks can be installed. ble bed. she was 6-years-old. Her most recent The 101st Colonial Tea will be But Chapman said he had researched that option, and because “I was looking through an old -- the one for the Colonial Tea using held Saturday at the First of various regulations imposed by the state installing temporary trunk that belonged to Mrs. (Edith) Elsbree’s blocks -- took her about a Presbyterian Church, 514 West large water tanks probably would be prohibitively expensive. “I Elsbree,” Sweeley said, noting she month, she said, noting she did not Church Street, Ukiah. Doors open at was going to try to do that in my own house,” he said. “But it was a longtime friend of the family. sew the coverlet by hand, but on her 1:30 p.m. and the musical program was too much.” “These (blocks) were there. I had 1942 sewing machine. begins at 2 p.m. Skezas said Brooktrails already allows residents to store up “One day she said, ‘I have to have Tickets cost $8 and can be pur- to 250 gallons in a tank without requiring a permit. (And there them for quite awhile and then we is no limit on how much water can be stored by other means, needed to have a special fund-raiser a project’ and the Lord walked in chased in advance by calling such as 55-gallon barrels.) Tony Orth recommended perhaps in for the Colonial Tea ...” she said. with this quilt and we needed some- Myrinda Head at 463-2862. jest that residents consider filling up 1,000 one-gallon milk jugs Farney, 93, said she starting thing for the Colonial Tea,” Sweeley Tickets may also be available at with water. sewing on quilts about 80 years ago. said, when asked why Farney was the door, but there’s no guarantee as And it looks like the “water bank” idea has gone by the “I used to make quilts for my dolls the one to put the quilt together. they are selling fast. boards. This would have permitted people who used less than when I was a girl,” she said, noting “And it was raining and I had to Laura McCutcheon can be reached at their monthly allotment to assign their “unused water” to some- she made her first quilt by the time stay home ... ” Farney said. [email protected]. See BROOKTRAILS, Page 16 2 – TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]
car and collided head-on ing been arrested may contact the POLICE REPORTS Daily Journal once their case has with a pick up truck. been concluded so the results can be The world briefly reported. Those who feel the informa- The following were According to the tion is in error should contact the compiled from reports California Highway Patrol, appropriate agency. In the case of prepared by the Ukiah Kenneth Caputo was travel- those arrested on suspicion of driving Senate gridlocks on the Iraq Mideast negotiators -- the U.S., European Police Department. To ing westbound on Birch under the influence of an intoxicant: Union, U.N. and Russia. Street at a high rate of speed all DUI cases reported by law enforce- war as GOP foils Democratic anonymously report ment agencies are reported by the “A Palestinian government that won’t crime information, call when he lost control of his newspaper. The Daily Journal makes accept the Quartet conditions won’t receive no exceptions. bid to repudiate troop surge 463-6205. vehicle -- a 1988 Honda recognition and cooperation,” Olmert said. Accord -- when entering a WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate grid- “The American and Israeli positions are sharp right-handed curve. As locked on the Iraq war in a sharply worded totally identical on this issue.” ARREST -- Miguel Cruz, a result, Caputo’s car CORRECTIONS showdown Saturday as Republicans foiled a The comments come ahead of a three-way 34, of Ukiah, was arrested crossed into the eastbound The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this Democratic bid to repudiate President meeting with the Palestinians on Monday. on suspicion of driving lane and struck head-on a Bush’s deployment of 21,500 additional under the influence at 12:35 space to correct errors or make clarifica- In a further indication of tensions before 1998 Dodge pick up truck tions to news articles. Significant errors in combat troops. the meeting, Secretary of State Condoleezza p.m. Sunday, in the 800 driven by 32-year-old obituary notices or birth announcements The 56-34 vote fell four short of the 60 Rice and Palestinian President Mahmoud block of North State Street. Willits resident, Laurie will result in reprinting the entire article. needed to advance a nonbinding measure Abbas canceled a press conference that had ARREST -- Nathan Phillips. Errors may be reported to the editor, 468- identical to one the House passed Friday. been scheduled to follow their one-on-one Massey, 32, of Ukiah, was Alex Ayon, 18, of Ukiah, 3526. Seven GOP senators broke ranks, compared talks Sunday afternoon, Abbas’ office said. arrested on suspicion of dri- a passenger in Caputo’s car, Kathy Hayes’ first name with only two during an earlier test on the ving under the influence at sustained major injuries and issue. Asians celebrate the first 2:13 a.m. Sunday, in the 700 was airlifted to Santa Rosa was inadvertantly left out of Democrats swiftly claimed victory. “A block of South Dora Street. Memorial Hospital by the Saturday, Feb. 17 article, majority of the United States Senate is day of the Lunar New Year, ARREST -- Tanya REACH helicopter. Caputo “New sewer rules will affect against the escalation in Iraq,” said Majority homeowners.” Hayes is the usher in the Year of the Pig Simpson, 33, of Ukiah, was was transported by ambu- Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. “As for the lance to Howard Memorial governmental affairs direc- Republicans who chose once again to block BEIJING (AP) -- Asians flocked to tem- arrested on suspicion of dri- ving under the influence at Hospital. tor for the North Bay further debate and protect President Bush, ples, parks and Disneyland on Sunday to Phillips and the passen- Association of Realtors. the American people now know they support pray, play, eat, and celebrate the first day of 1:23 a.m. Sunday, in the 700 block of South Dora Street. gers in her vehicle sustained the escalation” in troops. the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of minor injuries. Republicans blasted the Democratic lead- the Pig. Birch Street was com- LOTTERY NUMBERS ership for refusing to allow a vote on an At the Lama Temple and White Cloud pletely blocked by the colli- alternative that ruled out any reduction in Temple in Beijing, faithful burned incense CHP REPORTS sion. DAILY 3: midday: 1,6,0 money for troops in the field. and tossed coins at incense burners, believ- evening: 5, 0, 8. “There is no place for chicanery at a time The following were The California Highway ing that if they landed in the pot they would Patrol, the Brooktrails Fire FANTASY 5: 1, 3, 22, of war,” said Senate GOP leader Mitch have better luck in the New Year. compiled from reports prepared by the Califor- Department, Ukiah 23, 29. McConnell of Kentucky. “Even some of the At a traditional fair in the capital’s Ditan DAILY DERBY: president’s most strident opponents know Park, performers sang folk songs and snip- nia Highway Patrol: Ambulance and REACH responded to the incident. 1st: 02 LUCKY STAR that. They know that the only vote that truly pets of Peking opera for throngs of people 2nd:11 MONEY BAGS COLLISION -- A 21- Ayon was still in the hos- matters is a vote on whether to fund the snaking through the park, many carrying 3rd: 12 LUCKY year-old Ukiah man sus- pital on Monday, reportedly troops.” balloons and pinwheels. Vendors sold pork CHARMS dumplings and other treats, such as freshly tained moderate injuries -- in good and stable condi- and his 18-year-old passen- tion. U.S.-led coalition helicopter made caramel candy sculpted into chubby Race time: 1.40.84 pig shapes. ger, major injuries -- in a crashes in Afghanistan after Those arrested by law enforce- The pig is one of 12 animals (or mythical vehicle accident Friday ment officers are innocent until reporting engine failure animals in the case of the dragon) on the 12- when he lost control of his proven guilty. People reported as hav- KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A U.S.-led year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, which fol- coalition helicopter crashed Sunday in lows the lunar calendar. According to southeastern Afghanistan after reporting Chinese astrology, people born in pig years But a memorandum to city “Both agencies will be engine failure, a coalition statement said. An are polite, honest, hardworking and loyal. MSR council members from City working together over the official said the helicopter was not shot They are also lucky, which is why many Attorney David Rapport next few months to determine down. Chinese like to have babies in a pig year. Continued from Page 1 included in agenda materials any additional information “It was not enemy fire related,” said Col. Across China, revelers ushered in the indicates that Mendocino that is needed by LAFCO for Tom Collins, spokesman for NATO’s New Year Saturday night and early Sunday with the Ukiah Valley Area County LAFCO Executive the MSR,” states the agenda International Security Assistance Force. morning by exploding firecrackers and fire- Plan revisioning process, the Director Frank McMichaels summary. “The pilot was able to radio in that he was works -- an ancient New Year tradition city is again considering a only “recommends changing The final MSR must having engine problems. We’re confident it meant to drive away bad luck and scare off change to its sphere, slightly the City of Ukiah’s sphere of include written determina- was not due to enemy action.” evil spirits. expanding upon the 1995 pro- influence to coincide with the tions regarding nine factors: It wasn’t immediately clear how many posal. infrastructure needs and defi- city’s existing boundaries,” ciencies, growth and popula- people were on board or what type of heli- FBI prepares defense A sphere of influence gen- which reflects a plan of “no copter it was. The coalition has launched a erally indicates the area of tion, financing constraints and against terrorists using land the city plans to annex physical growth for the city opportunities, cost-avoidance search and rescue operation for the heli- into the foreseeable future.” copter and its occupants, said U.S. military bombs made from stuff that lies beyond its bound- opportunities, opportunities spokesman Lt. Col. David Accetta. aries. Current city limits The recommendation, for rate restructuring, opportu- “For the safety of the people on board, we found under kitchen sink encompass 4.2 square miles. Rapport said, is based solely nities for shared facilities, upon water availability, and government structure options, will not release the number of people on QUANTICO, Va. (AP) -- Kirk Yeager “Since Ukiah was looking board until rescue operations are complete,” towards possible annexations asks that the city stick with its evaluation of management makes bombs from the stuff found under currents limits “until an exten- efficiencies, and local Accetta said. “Rescue operations are under kitchen sinks. He does it to help the FBI within the next several years, way.” LAFCO staff discussed with sive study of groundwater in accountability and gover- defend against what officials say is the next the Ukiah Valley is undertak- nance. Accetta also declined to give details frontier for terrorists in the United States. us the need for MSR’s on a variety of city services before en and completed, and the The preliminary draft MSR about the model of the helicopter and the Ten years ago, peroxide-based bombs exact location of the crash. any annexations could occur State Water Resources can be viewed online at were mostly the work of young pranksters. and also indicated that they http://www.cityofukiah.com But the easy-to-make yet deadly chemical Control Board takes final Olmert: Israel, U.S. agree to were under a heavy workload action on the city’s pending or at the Ukiah Civic Center, cocktails were embraced in the late 1990s with several other projects in 300 Seminary Ave. The city by Palestinian militants and suicide petition to extend the time shun new Palestinian gov’t if the pipeline,” reads the agen- allowed by its permit to council meeting will begin at bombers bent on killing large groups of peo- da summary report for the 6 p.m. Wednesday evening in it doesn’t denounce violence ple. appropriate water from item. Russian River underflow to the Civic Center Council JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli Prime Now, Yeager says, such explosives are Chambers. In addition to an MSR and put that water to full benefi- Minister Ehud Olmert said Sunday that the considered the most likely weapon that ter- updated sphere of influence, U.S. and Israel are in total accord on shun- rorists will use against the U.S. cial use,” both of which the city will need to complete “could take years.” ning any Palestinian government that does- “Every serious terrorist group knows tax revenue sharing agree- The preliminary draft MSR n’t meet international demands to recognize about them and knows how to make them,” ments with the county, a gen- O N M A I N Israel, renounce violence and accept exist- Yeager said. The forensic scientist heads the eral plan amendment and prepared by city staff, howev- ing peace accords. explosives unit at the FBI’s laboratory. more for annexation to occur. er, has been submitted to Olmert said at the start of the weekly The bombs are made by mixing chemi- According to the preliminary McMichaels for comment. Cabinet meeting that he and President Bush cals used in common household items and draft MSR, the Brush Street had spoken by phone on Friday about a easily found at drugstores or hardware Triangle, Wastewater Palestinian power-sharing accord whose stores. Experts know them as TATP, short Treatment Plant and airport platform falls short of meeting those for triacetone triperoxide, and HMTD, or are the three general areas demands, posed by the so-called Quartet of hexamethylene triperoxide diamine. under consideration. DETAIL CENTER 859 N. 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GOTT Guidelines urge dence, Manson warned. In the By Peter H. Gott, MD women to exer- 10-year study, aspirin prevent- ed only one additional cardio- cise, trim fat, con- vascular problem among sider aspirin to roughly 35,000 women under 65 and led to 20 cases of curb heart, stroke bleeding requiring transfu- sion, she said. risk Dr. Elizabeth Nabel, direc- Clean dentures By MARILYNN MARCHIONE tor of the National Heart, AP Medical Writer Lung and Blood Institute, said Nearly all American women the benefits of low-dose regularly for are in danger of heart disease aspirin must be weighed or stroke and should be more against the risk of internal aggressive about lowering bleeding, “and it is important fresh breath their risk -- including asking for women to check with their their doctors about daily doctor about this.” DEAR DR. GOTT: In my work with seniors, I have aspirin use, the American Mosca conceded that in her noted that many are negligent of oral hygiene. Because Heart Association said own practice, “I would proba- of a loss of the sense of smell, some will deny the neces- Monday in new guidelines. bly limit this to women 45 sity of removing the denture plate to cleanse the gums. I It is the first time guide- and above,” but would consid- have encountered several elderly folks who believe a lines have urged all women to er it for a younger woman swish of water in the morning will remove residue left on consider aspirin for prevent- who is overweight, doesn’t and under the full or partial plate. Halitosis is very offen- ing strokes, although special- exercise and has high choles- sive and very difficult to address. I am concerned about ists warn that it can cause terol and is unwilling to the social aspect, also. My understanding and instruction ulcers and dangerous bleed- change her lifestyle enough to about bacteria and halitosis caused by these factors is ing. They said it is probably lower her risk. going unheard. Could you please expound on this prob- not a good idea for young The guidelines also say that lem. I know they will listen to you! The guidelines were drafted tine replacement products if women with no big health by dozens of groups world- needed to stop. estrogen and progesterone Thank you for not using my name. I am a nurse in a problems. retirement home and do not wish to offend the residents. wide, including the American • Weight. Keep body-mass supplements, while often jus- “We do not want women to Academy of Family index under 25. tified for menopause symp- My 82-year-old mother also has this problem. go to the drugstore and just DEAR READER: I’m not sure patients in nursing Physicians and the U.S. gov- • Supplements. Consider toms, should not be taken to homes listen to me or anyone else! But you are correct: start taking this themselves. It ernment. Of the 33 people omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) prevent heart disease. Nor Poor dental hygiene is a chronic problem in this popula- is critical that every woman who wrote the advice, 13 have if you already have heart dis- should so-called SERM drugs, tion. I don’t have any magical fix for this situation, talk to her doctor,” said Dr. financial ties to heart drug ease. Do not take extra folic such as tamoxifen and ralox- except to say that elderly patients should remove their Lori Mosca, director of pre- makers, only three of them to acid or antioxidants like vita- ifene, which are used to pre- dentures for cleaning at least once a day. After all, we ventive cardiology at New a large degree. mins E, C and beta carotene, vent breast cancer in women expect them to shower regularly, clean themselves after York-Presbyterian Hospital “This is a really good gath- for heart disease prevention. at high risk of that disease. defecating and change clothes appropriately. Why not and chair of the expert panel ering of evidence in women,” • Blood pressure, choles- Millions of women stopped include the dental cleansing as a routine expectation? that wrote the guidelines. after years of studies done terol. Keep under control, taking menopause hormones They could easily dump the china choppers into a clean- The guidelines also advise mostly on men, said Dr. with medicine if needed. Keep daily exercise and less fat, after a landmark study several ing solution, such as peroxide, as part of their morning Sidney Smith, heart disease LDL or bad cholesterol under years ago found the pills (or evening) activities. Even just a rinsing under the hot- and declare vitamins C and E, chief at the University of 100 if at high risk of heart beta carotene and folic acid raised the risk of heart prob- water faucet would work wonders. In training the elder- North Carolina at Chapel Hill disease and under 70 if at lems and breast cancer. A new ly residents, nurses should insist on 100 percent cooper- supplements worthless for and past heart association very high risk. ation. I’ll bet that within a few days, the dental policy preventing heart disease. study in Circulation gives president. • Aspirin. Daily use is hope that skin patches may will be accepted and the staff will not have to cope with The guidelines were pub- The evidence shows that already urged for women at severe halitosis. lished in the journal many more women than high risk, and the guidelines prove safer in one key respect. DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a slim 78-year-old female. Circulation with related stud- thought are at risk of heart now say the dose can go up to A French study found that I can’t seem to regulate body heat, and it’s been going on ies on women’s health, includ- disease and stroke — even 325 milligrams. All other women, aged 45 to 70, taking for months. Sometimes I feel as if I’m burning up. Twice ing one suggesting that hor- those whose only weakness women should consider 81 estrogen pills were four times this past week, I’ve been in social situations in which I mone skin patches may be was failure to exercise every milligram “baby aspirin” daily more likely to suffer a blood feel so hot I can hardly stand it. I’ve asked others if they safer than pills for menopause day. or 100 milligrams every other clot than women getting it thought the room was hot. They said yes, but they had on symptoms. The advice: day for stroke prevention. through a patch or not taking heavier clothing than mine (some wore jackets) and did- In general, the guidelines • Exercise. Get at least 30 The last is controversial. estrogen at all. n’t seem desperate as was I. I had on a lightweight sum- aim to get women and doctors minutes of moderately intense Aspirin is recommended now “If confirmed, these find- mer shirt and cotton skirt. I also get hot when I am under to focus on the long-term risk exercise on most and prefer- to prevent heart disease in ings could really benefit stress (making a phone call or reading the paper). I get so of high blood pressure, smok- ably all days, 60 to 90 min- men 45 and older; but in women who are in need of hot reading under a lamp that I end up pulling off my ing, lack of exercise or being utes if you need to lose women, a large study found it these hormones to control outer clothing. I have air conditioning but have to walk overweight -- even if a weight. prevented heart disease only their post-menopausal symp- around the condo with as little on as possible. I don’t woman’s current health seems toms,” said Dr. Alice Jacobs, know if this burning-up feeling is related to an ailment; • Diet. Eat mostly fruits for those 65 and older. fine. Even a single risk factor and vegetables, whole grain Aspirin did prevent strokes a Boston University cardiolo- if it is, I’ve never heard of it. at age 50 greatly raises the gist and past heart association DEAR READER: Although your “thermostat” may and high-fiber foods, fish at in women, but again, the ben- chance of heart disease or least twice a week, and little efit was substantial only president. be overly sensitive, I recommend that you have an exam- stroke later, and only about 10 On the Net: Heart ination by your family doctor and blood testing to check salt. Limit saturated fat to less among older ones, said Dr. percent of American women than 10 percent of calories, 7 JoAnn Manson, a Harvard Association: www.american- your thyroid levels. If you weighed 325 pounds, I would are free of these problems. attribute your heat intolerance to obesity. However, you percent if possible, and trans University women’s health heart.org; Government pre- are slim, maybe jittery at times and have a rapid pulse. “We do not want women to fats to less than 1 percent. expert who helped lead that vention advice: Hyperthyroidism is your problem until proven other- wait until they develop symp- Limit alcohol to one drink or study. www.cdc.gov/dhdsp; Ongoing wise. Appropriate blood tests should confirm my impres- toms to begin to take action,” less a day. Putting young women on hormone study: www.keep- sion that your thyroid gland is to blame. Mosca said. • Don’t smoke. Use nico- aspirin for stroke prevention study.org
each month. This program pairs women Gobbi St., in the community room. Weigh- with licensed cosmetologists to eliminate in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting is from the appearance related side effects of can- 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Linda MacDonald, HEALTH CALENDAR cert treatment. This is a free class offered by 467-2391. Commitment the American Cancer Society at 115 E, T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington ALANON: Family and friends of alco- You may have heard the Smith St. in Ukiah. For more information, Mutual Building community room, 700 S. story about the chicken and holics; 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, noon on call 462-7642 ext. 3. State St.; meeting is from 8:30 to 10:30 Tuesdays, noon on Fridays and 10:30 on the pig. The argument NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally a.m.; it is a low-cost, weight-reduction sup- between the two animals cen- Saturdays; Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Ill Family Support Group) first and third port group; call 462-4901 or 485-7801. Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621-2721. tered around who was more Wednesdays,6:30 p.m.; call 972-9040, 485- T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows committed for the meal. After Alateen: Meets Thursdays 8 to 9 p.m.; 8033, or 467-9116 for location and informa- Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave., Mobile Court clubhouse, 8686 East Road, several quarrels back and tion. Nami is an organization dedicated to Redwood Valley; weigh-in is from 9:30 to forth the chicken responded enter at east side back door; 463-1867 or improving the lives of people with brain dis- 621-2721. 11 a.m.; meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; by saying “I provide delicious orers by providing mutal support,education call 485-8260 or 485-1238. breakfast, lunch, and dinner Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462- and advocacy. 7123, www.aaukiah.org. Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line: meals from my eggs.” The pig Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group: Need help? Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800) laughed, and told the chicken Breastfeeding Support Group: meets sec- People with multiple sclerosis can take one ond Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon 575-help (4357). that she knew nothing about more step toward ending effects of MS at Ukiah Diabetes Education: The Diabetes what it meant to be totally and fourth Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to the Ukiah group; sponsored by the National noon; Mendocino County Public Health – Education Group; 7 p.m.; second Monday; sacrificing for a meal. The pig MS Society; 7 p.m.; second Tuesday. 463-7698. reminded the chicken that For Dads WIC office, 1120 S. Dora; Tess O’Connell, Men’s Cancer Support Group: A support- 472-2739. Ukiah Valley Blood Center/Blood when he provided a meal it ive place to share your cancer experience; Centers of the Pacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to meant total commitment. So Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12- second and fourth Wednesdays of each From Dads step recovery; Fridays at Trinity Baptist 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 pm.; what does it mean to be com- month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at their new offices at Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 620 Kings Ct., mitted to our families? Do we By Herman Meadows Church Hall, South Dora Street and Luce 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino Cancer Ave, 6 p.m. fellowship dinner; 7 p.m. teach- Suite 110; make appointment, donate, let obstacles get our way commitment, is time when I Resource Center; 467-3828. schedule blood drive at workplace; 1 (888) when difficult times occur, or wrecked my sister’s car. I was ing/testimony; 8 p.m. men and women’s Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings through- small group sharing; 9 p.m. dessert/solid 393-GIVE. do we understand that life is a senior in high school and I out county; 485-9110. Weight-loss Surgery Support Group: not always pleasant? was using my sister’s car to rock cafe. Babysitting provided. For more New Life Workshop: Do you need help information call 462-6535. Free, open to the public, Gastric Reduction So how do you stay com- get to my new job. The roads Childbirth classes: Learn about nutrition managing your weight? Noon to 1 p.m. Duodenal Switch (GRDS) support and mitted, is really the question were very slick from the during pregnancy , preparing for child- Thursdays; Salvation Army, 714 A S. State information group; Central Valley that needs to be answered. In recent rain storm, and I was St., Ukiah; 468-9577. birthh, breastfeeding and infant safety. Bariatrics; 1st Friday; 6 p.m.; Bartlett Hall, any family our children are running late for work. I know Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30 taught more by what they see, Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 Laws Ave., in Ukiah Senior Center complex, 499 Leslie now that I was going to fast. Ukiah, 472-4603. p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at and not always by what they The car started in a skid 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472-4747. Street, Ukiah; call Ruth Lorain at 485-0455; hear. I would like for you to across two lanes of highway, Community Healing Clinic: 20- to 30- e-mail, [email protected]. minute sessions on a walk-in basis with a Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets third take a visual journey through making a complete circle Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brookside, Weight Watchers: Redwood Valley the past, and think of someone before then finally crashing variety of health practitioners; Second Weight Watchers meet at the Redwood Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; 1199 S. Dora.. Call Jeff at 485-6057. who was committed to you into a mail box. The experi- Sweet Success: The California Diabetes Valley Cafe and are hosted by Redwood and then come up with as ence was frightening to say Full Cirlce Wellness Resource Center, 530 Valley Fitness on 9620 N. State St. Their S. Main St. in Ukiah; 463-0777; www.full- and Pregnancy Program; support for special many reasons as you can for the least, and luckily I was not circlewellness.org. pregnancies in which women have diabetes; leader is Laurel of Ukiah Weight Watchers. why they stayed committed to injured. I remember being Council on Domestic Violence: First planning pregnancy or are pregnant, need For more information, call 485-5696. you. Since most of our emo- worried about what my sister Wednesday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Public Health extra support; 463-7527. Women’s Cancer Support Group: Call tional learning occurred was going to think about me Department, 1120 S. Dora St., Conference Tantalizing Tuesdays: Series of health for one-on-one with staff. A supportive between the ages of one to wrecking her new car. Back in Room 198, in Ukiah except for May and related evening discussions; First and third place to share your cancer experience; first seven our present thinking is those days there were no cell October, which will be held at 10-Mile Tuesdays; Full Cirlce Wellness Resource and third Thursday of each month; 6 to 7:30 directly related to our early phones so the CHP had to call Court, 700 S. Franklin St. in Fort Bragg, Center, 530 S. Main St. in Ukiah; from 6:30 p.m.; at their new offices at 590 S. Dora St.; childhood environment. So I dispatch to call my sister to 472-2699. to 8:30 p.m.; 463-0777; www.fullcirclewell- Mendocino Cancer Resource Center; 467- am asking you to understand come pick me up. When she La Leche League: Breastfeeding group; ness.org. 3828. is, that today’s thoughts are arrived at the accident scene, meets second Tuesday, various times; T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets If you – or the organization that you repre- directly related to our past her first words were, “Are you Nursery Room at Presbyterian Church, cor- from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at sent – change a phone number, an address, learning model. okay?” I had expected her to ner of S. Dora and W. Perkins; Margaret Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave; or any information in this calendar, please One of the experiences be quite upset, and maybe from my childhood that I even yell at me, but her Turano, 468-9587. Carolyn Madole, 463-0261. call at the Ukiah Daily Journal at 468- Look Good Feel Better: Classes are from T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets vividly remember, and that response was totally opposite. 3520, or e-mail us at helps me understand the word My sisters kind response did- 10 a.m. to noon on the second Monday of every Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. [email protected]. 4 – TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers VIEWPOINTS Thanks to those at Mental Health To the Editor: I record a success from my experience THOMAS D. ELIAS with many meetings with the higher ups of Mental Health. My first thanks go to the ladies of the Business Services. Who kind- ly and patiently assisted me in faxing to you as much information as I have written. Sharon Clausen has been a strong-hold At long last, courts from the beginning. Her knowledge of the rights of clients made it easier for me to present. start getting sensible My case to all who attended the previous meetings, Lauren Malugani from MOM’s Unsteady progress. That’s the most charitable Center has been a friendly influence in that way to describe the halfway measures taken I feel comfortable in talking to her and toward public understanding of the court system knowing that I belong in a safe place when by the California Judicial Council over the last 15 I am in her establishment. The Group has years. been a vital concern in my direction for But policy-makers for the courts have just made they have been a council of support to let- one of their best moves via a largely unpublicized ting me vent and with their expertise led decision that might actually help jurors understand me to my strength and courage to present many of the cases they must decide. From now on, my situation to those of powerful positions, jurors will not have to depend on lawyers to ask I reiterate my success in that I am now a all the questions in court, but will be able to ask a regular at Mental Health. Let me not forget few of their own. Sometimes. the patient and hard-working Barbara who Like most other populist legal rule changes, this minds the Ave Center. I am always asking one has a caveat attached: It will only be done her to print out material and to read my when judges want it. work and to help me with my personal pro- This makes it similar to the early-1990s rule jects. She and I end up hugging and starting Other opinions change allowing television and still cameras into over. That is my story for now. I thank you From around the nation courtrooms -- where judges approve. That rule all for continuing my endeavors to bring change created a major increase in public under- you my realities, to the Ukiah Daily standing of courts, with the fully televised O.J. Journal I give my full attention and grati- named independent redis- There, disaster could strike Simpson criminal trial inadvertently allowing the tude for seeing the truth that I write and San Francisco public to see what’s often wrong with the criminal publishing my articles. Lastly, to my tricting as one of his prior- any number of ways. A Chronicle ities, and while that may flood or an earthquake justice system. friends who have stayed in my corner and That trial featured grandstanding lawyers, jurors endured my moods in my times of stress “Redistricting sound suspiciously parti- could breach levees, caus- who almost certainly did not review all the evi- and felt the determination that I pursued in on the rise” san (because Republicans ing salty San Francisco order to go through. May I add that Tammy would have a shot at gain- Bay water to rush in and dence, an overmatched judge, a celebrity defen- and her husband Tim have been my Redistricting reform ing more seats) or unim- take over the Delta. dant and a verdict the vast majority of Americans avenues in my process of smiling. Without may happen in California portant (given looming Climate change could (or still feel was dead wrong. their constant hellos and how are you today this year. threats such as health care will) make sea levels rise. One result was that many other judges, fearful my days would be bland. That statement is far and the prison system), it’s Nature intended water to their own peccadilloes might be exposed, after- Thank you all for your participation in more impressive than it fundamental to the concept flow through the Delta east ward refused to allow courtroom cameras. the life of Monique Hart as the front desk sounds. For years, of representative democra- to west -- from the Sierras Will juror questions suffer a similar fate? And women always make me aware that I am California’s legislators cy in California. to San Francisco Bay. The what might have happened in the Simpson trial if somebody important in this life and they have hemmed and hawed pumps pull the water north jurors had been permitted to ask their own ques- encourage me to go on. Monique Hart in a about it. They draw their to south. The Delta is also tions? Would the verdict have been different if own boundaries now -- The Fresno Bee big way I must add that Noel O’Neil has “Danger supposed to fill with fresh one or two of the skeptical original jurors (several made me a big part of Mental Health by effectively choosing their snowmelt in the spring and dropped off during the long trial) had asked expert stating my needs to others and following own voters and the politi- on the Delta” Bay water come summer witnesses on issues like DNA how much the his heart in helping me get results that are cal makeup of the and fall. Dams now capture Simpson defense was paying them for their testi- California Legislature -- Every now and then, a the big snowmelt upstream compromising to all involved. think tank can rock the real mony? What if one of the jurors had inquired how Monique Hart and it’s so hard for them to and release flows to keep imagine giving up that world. The San Francisco- often those witnesses side with the prosecution? Ukiah the Delta artificially fresh Those were questions that lawyers on both sides power. based Public Policy year-round. The fish don’t But give it up they must, Institute of California may assiduously avoided in that trial, as they do in like it. many. In fact, it is a legal truism that attorneys County public defenders for the practice is unfair have just done so. PPIC has two basic sug- PPIC economist Ellen take a big risk if they ask a question to which they should be paid better and undemocratic. gestions. First, the natural Political districts should be Hanak and a team of don’t already know the answer. But impartial experts from the flows must be restored. To the Editor: drawn by an independent Second, the effects of the jurors seeking only information to help themselves And so I read on and on plastered on the and bipartisan body, University of California, decide a tough case will not have to worry about Davis, released a remark- pumping must be isolated front page of the UDJ on Feb. 1, “County’s beholden to no one who is from a recovering ecosys- that. They can’t lose a case; but they can emerge public attorneys threaten strike” -- a unani- up for election. able analysis of the state of feeling like winners if they have reason to believe the Sacramento-San tem. Proposed approaches mous vote of 28 -- 0 (If you ask me it’s a Competitive races, reflect- include a canal that would they get their verdict right. landslide vote) to go on strike Feb. 28. ing the changing makeup Joaquin Delta. Juror questions in a televised trial, though, The Delta is a place that go around the Delta, new The public defenders want a fair con- of the state, are healthy for channels and gates through could expose attorneys as either incompetent or tract. Well what about we the people who the political process and most Californians and mil- dishonest. If that happens, will judges allow the lions of birds and fish rely the it, and curtailing pump- want a fair trial. How about deputy district could go a long way ing. There is no magic bul- questions to continue? All of them, after all, are attorney and Union President, Mr. on for water. It must simul- toward curing voter apa- let, only options, trade-offs former lawyers and many will eventually go back Finnegan? Which raises the question, thy. taneously function as to private practice. “Does the District Attorney’s Office stamp California’s biggest water and, inevitably, controver- Last year, the state sies. While they’re constructive, then, the moves the public defender’s check?” Senate passed a good conveyance system and aquatic ecosystem. A bill to build the toward opening up the courtroom process are And, if so, where is the annual increase redistricting bill that met insufficiently definite. They give judges far too in the DA’s constant fight with the County Yet PPIC warns, con- Peripheral Canal is before these basic requirements, the California Legislature, much leeway. Counsel going? Let’s not forget the asset with lines to be chosen by vincingly, that the Delta is on a path toward failure. but even proponents are For the state Judicial Council to recommend forfeiture fund buying automatic weapons state judges. It didn’t get a that judges allow jurors to submit written ques- and flash and noise suppressors. Just as persuasively, it sug- waiting for more studies vote in the Assembly -- tions is not enough; the judges and legislators on It’s real simple; you get what you pay Speaker Fabian Nunez gests that any real solution before any big push for. Fair trials will be a direct result from a yields a Delta that is wild- begins. the council ought to be mandating the practice in claimed it arrived too late every California jury trial, without exception. fair contract period. Anything less, the for the members to act on it ly different from the Delta The Delta’s problems Another change in the category of slow and court’s public attorneys will sway to the before adjournment. today. demand state leaders go highest bidder resulting in reckless aban- Now he says that he’s Too few Californians way beyond the comfort unsteady progress is a new recommendation that donment to the judicial process. ready to move forward, appreciate how this is the zone. At this point, every- judges “encourage” lawyers in complex civil cases If I as a public defender am burdened and he needs to do so fast. primary water supply that thing uncomfortable to provide notebooks of trial related materials to with case loads as well as debt from being It’s past time to stop the feeds the planet’s sixth- should be on the table. all jurors. This is also not mandatory, as it should underpaid as a professional, I will lean games. ... largest economy. PPIC and UC Davis, to be. toward giving myself relief with rubber Gov. Arnold The Delta is home to the their great credit, may have Yet another new rule allows judges to let stamp convictions via plea bargains. Fair Schwarzenegger has nation’s two largest fresh- just shaken the water world lawyers make their opening statements about cases trials means a fair contract. Please give water pumping plants. to its senses. to an entire jury panel, before the voir dire process them what they deserve. that selects the actual jury. This is intended to Trent Foster engage jurors in cases before recalcitrant panel Ukiah members opt out by answering questions in ways WHERE TO WRITE guaranteed to get them excused from the jury. LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep The guiding principle here is that the more jurors know about a case and the sooner they learn The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX it, the better job they can do. editor. All letters must include a clear name, Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, What the judicial council, led by state Chief signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. Letters chosen for publication are generally Sacramento, 95814. 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Daily Journal editorials are written by Member Member California Editor K.C. Meadows with the concurrence email us at [email protected] Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers of Publisher Kevin McConnell. Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL HEALTH TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 2007 – 5 Peer support training Paradoxes in how we for emotional and treat that which we love Why do we treat with dis- In most of my life, I “do dain that which we love? what it takes.” I (usually) That sounds like sappy make choices necessary for dialogue from a poorly closeness with my family, mental health planned penned science-fiction which might not always be movie -- a supposedly wise the easiest option. To The Daily Journal ty-wide “Warm Line.” In addition, some paid, paradox accepted as pro- enhance my career, I force A second intensive peer support training part-time “Recovery Coach” positions may be found philosophy; while in myself to face the scary will begin in March as part of a county-wide filled from among the training participants. reality, a load of cheap gib- effort to support mental health recovery. The Warm Line will provide a telephone places, make the cold calls, berish gussied up in cut-rate take the risks. Yet, in this People who recover from “mental illness” link to volunteer peer supporters in order to fabric and touted as Sunday often say that most important were people who assist people who are not in a crisis, but need one part of my life -- one finery. that means so very much -- I believed in them and supported them in their to talk with someone. The intensive training “One must live in dark- recovery journey. also serves as a resume builder for those work- ness to truly see light.” take the short cuts. The first training recently graduated 14 peo- ing towards peer support careers. That is silliness, nothing In college, I learned a ple from around Mendocino County who now Those interested are asked to submit an more. However there are Striving for proverb; “When all is per- are beginning work or volunteer positions as application by Wednesday, March 6. paradoxes of serious con- fect, the Gods become jeal- peer support specialists. Applications can be mailed, or may be found cern. As example, there is no Imperfection ous of you and therefore Part of a project of Community Action for on the AHC web site: www.ukiahumc.org/ahc. greater joy than the excite- By Scott Marcus take something away.” Have Recovery and Education, a project funded Applications may be turned in to local area ment, enthusiasm, and I set up my life to leave one through the Mental Health Services Act, the CARE Coordinators in Willits, Fort Bragg or absolute elation derived I set up my day to run component a kilter to keep intensive peer support training will be held one Ukiah, or mailed to the CARE Training from the self-control of behind schedule, thereby those Gods at bay? day per week for 14 weeks in Willits beginning Coordinator, c/o A Healing Cooperative at P.O. beating back one’s personal forcing myself to avoid the Moreover, the irony is that March 15. Transportation stipends, lunch, and Box 323, Ukiah, CA 95482, or faxed to 462- demons. When I turn down reduced stress and enhanced when we do exercise the will other costs are covered for participants. The 3511. an extra helping of potato feeling of fitness that I and control within -- even training is provided by A Healing Cooperative, In addition to an application form, appli- salad; ride my bike when I receive when I walk on my for mere moments -- we are a client-operated peer support program coordi- cants are asked to provide written answers to a would rather drive; or opt errands. I contort and twist more in touch with all that is nating CARE project activities for the few questions that will make up their own self- for healthy food over junk; my mental processes to holy and glorious than at Mendocino County Mental Health Division. recommendation and to also have another peer an infusion of vitality and rationalize an excuse giving any other time; a thought The training was developed by a committee complete the same form recommending them confidence electrifies my me permission to finish a worth remembering the next of recovered clients with assistance from staff as a potential peer support specialist. bag of tortilla chips, know- soul unlike any other sensa- time Choice comes calling. of the county Mental Health Division, and is Persons wanting to receive an application tion. Should it be possible to ing that revulsion that will based on other peer support training models packet, or simply interested in more informa- overcome me later. About the author: Scott bottle and distribute that “Q” Marcus is a and local county needs. The training will pre- tion, should contact an AHC staffer in your sentiment, Heaven itself It is a paradox of sad pro- pare people to serve in volunteer capacities in area. In Fort Bragg, call 962-9080 or 964- portion. I have within me the THINspirational speaker would pale in comparison to and author. Since losing 70 a variety of ways, including with various 2218. In Ukiah, call Laura Welch, training life on Earth. ability to feel fantastic, emerging client self-help groups and projects coordinator at 462-3360 x209 or email So, why do I fight that emboldened, and fulfilled; pounds more than 12 years to be developed around the county and a coun- [email protected]. euphoria which I adore so or I can opt for the lowly ago, he conducts speeches, much? Am I resistant to joy? pathway of immediate grati- workshops, and presenta- It is there, patiently waiting fication and the grief that tions throughout the coun- services and Care for Her’s midwifery-based for the taking, always within follows. That which I find try. He can be reached at obstetric practice, call Jill Damian at 472-4553. reach; ready to embrace me. irresistible, I avoid. That [email protected] Yet I so often turn away. which I detest, I embrace. or 462-6243. HEALTH BRIEFS Newborn safety class Care for Her welcomes for Spanich-speakers today Hospice Family Volunteer and grief, spiritual issues, bedside care and car- Accidents are the leading cause of injury to ing for the care giver, medical aspects includ- Paige Lavioux to the team children. Spanish-speaking families can learn Training Course set ing pain control and symptom management, Care for Her women’s health center wel- to prevent household hazards from harming to continue this Thursday communication skills, bereavement, funerals comes Paige Lavioux, a Certified Nurse- their young children at a newborn safety class and the business of dying, legal issues, and Midwife, into its obstetric practice. Ms. offered by Care for Her. Taught by Certified Hospice of Ukiah presents a Spring 2007 community resources. Course Facilitator is Lavioux received her Master of Science from Childbirth Educator Sandra Sawyer, the class Hospice Volunteer Training Course on seven Leah Middleton RN, CHPN. Class is held at the University of Colorado School of Nursing will be held at 6 p.m. tonight, at Care for Her, Thursdays continuing this Thursday through 620 S. Dora, St., Suite 101. in 2003. She earned her Bachelor of Science 333 Laws Ave., in Ukiah. Class topics include March 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Those looking for a meaningful way to give degree from San Jose State University in 1998. childproofing your home, bathing an infant, This 7-week course is designed to prepare to others and their community will enjoy being She is a member of the American College of responding to infant emergencies and selecting Hospice volunteers to provide emotional and a Hospice Family Volunteer. Nurse Midwives. Care for Her provides life- safe toys. Care for Her is a women’s health physical support to the terminally ill and their They are suggesting a $5 donation to cover long health care to women; it is a service of center operated by Mendocino Community families. the cost of materials. Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc. Health Clinic, Inc. (MCHC). To register, or for Areas for focus include a history of Hospice, For more information or to register, call For more information about women’s health more information, call 472-4603. exploring feelings and fears about dying, death 462-4038.
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