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7 58551 69301 0 TUESDAY Dec. 5, 2006 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 148 Number 240 email: [email protected] Bicyclist hit on Hwy. 101 By BEN BROWN Arbuckle suffered major RE-BUILD The Daily Journal injuries and was transported A Ukiah man was recover- to Santa Rosa Memorial ing at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital by CALSTAR heli- Hospital Monday, after being copter. struck by a car while riding Cummings was arrested on his bike on Highway 101, suspicion of driving under the south of Hopland. influence and felony hit and John Arbuckle, 56, of run. Ukiah, suffered major injuries It is not known why RECYLES at 12:45 a.m. Monday when Arbuckle was riding his bike he was struck by a 1996 Ford on Highway 101 so early in F-150 pickup truck driven by the morning, but Simas said it Mark Cummings, said is legal for people to ride California Highway Patrol bicycles on that portion of the Officer Robert Simas. highway. Both Arbuckle and Simas said pedestrians do Cummings were northbound occasionally get hit by cars on on Highway 101 when the highway, but said CHP Cummings allegedly struck officers normally don’t see it Arbuckle from behind. Simas so far from town. said Cummings then fled the “Generally we see that stuff scene and was found several in Hopland, where people are miles north of the accident crossing the highway,” he passed out and slumped over said. the steering wheel of the Ben Brown can be reached at truck. [email protected] Lockyer asks for ruling on same- sex marriages By HOWARD MINTZ San Jose Mercury News Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal Attorney General Bill Above, Burton Hackett, warehouse manager, checks ceramic tiles against an inventory list at the Lockyer on Monday asked the Re-Build thrift store.The thrift store offers home building supplies, some used and some new, with California Supreme Court to proceeds going to the Food Bank in Ukiah. At top, a warehouse full of used building goods is trea- review the legal challenge to sure to some local homeowners. the state’s ban on gay mar- riage, despite having success- fully defended the law in a lower court. Store is a treasure trove for some In announcing his decision, By LAURA MCCUTCHEON Lockyer stressed the impor- donations ... we had to store every- “It’s definitely worth it. It’s better tance of having the top court The Daily Journal thing inside (at night) ... we ran out than (things) ending up in the dump. in California decide the con- Lockyer The Ukiah Community Center’s of room. It just took off,” Hackett I’ve finished a lot of projects with tentious issue because it is of Re-Build thrift store has moved to a said, referring to summertime when things I’ve gotten here ... faucet han- “extreme importance and does not oppose gay marriage, new location, but it’s still the cheap- business was booming. dles, door knobs ... ” Rodrick-Crosby interest.” est place in town for building sup- Business has been slow lately, he said as she strolled amongst rows has been defending the state “The legality of same-sex law in the courts, along with plies. said, noting the weather probably has and rows of miscellaneous items. marriage remains an issue of Doors, windows, ceramic tiles, something to do with it. “In the sum- “It’s a great resource,” customer organizations aligned against direct, personal importance to same-sex marriage. Lockyer light fixtures, lumber, wood stoves, mertime it’s nice outside and you Robert Feltman said. He and his same-sex couples and their power tools, and cabinets are only a want to clean your yard and do wife, Lydia, also patronize Re-Build; has argued in court that families,” Lockyer’s brief California’s domestic partner few of the items for sale inside the remodeling ... this time of year it’s they shop and they donate. “We states. “Like all Californians, warehouse, now located at 75 C cold out. People are not into getting value recycling whenever possible,” provisions offer the same these couples rightly expect legal protections as the mar- Kunsler Ranch Road. outside,” he said. he said. the final resolution of this “We’ve got everything from There are the regulars, however, His wife agreed: “We’ve done controversy to come from the riage laws. screws and nuts to the kitchen sink,” who continue to frequent the thrift quite a lot of remodeling in our state’s highest court.” San Francisco officials and Warehouse Manager Burton Hackett store, knowing a win-win situation house using recycled materials,” she A state appeals court, in a civil rights lawyers last month said. when they see one. Not only do con- said. 2-1 ruling, in October upheld asked the Supreme Court to Which is one of the reasons the sumers save money, proceeds from Re-Build is open from 9 a.m. to 2 a California law that restricts hear the case. Lockyer, who thrift store moved from its former thrift store sales benefit the UCC p.m., Wednesday through marriage to a union between a will be replaced as attorney location on Gobbi Street. The other Food Bank. Saturday.Volunteers, preferably with man and a woman, the latest general in January by Jerry reason is the donated building previ- Take Deanna Rodrick-Crosby, for some building experience, are need- chapter in a legal battle that Brown, has now joined in that ously housing the thrift store, was up instance, who shops there at least ed at the thrift store. Volunteers are began in February 2004. San legal move. for sale, and it sold soon after Re- once a week. also needed at the food bank. For Francisco city officials, same- Legal experts expect the Build moved in. Why? more information call Burton sex couples and civil rights Supreme Court to review the “Lucky thing, ’cause even if the “It’s my paradise. It’s what I like Hackett at 272-1006, or call the UCC groups have challenged the appeals court ruling, particu- building didn’t sell, we knew we’d doing ... remodeling and recycling,” Food Bank at 462-8879. ban, arguing that it is uncon- larly because the justices eventually move,” Hackett said. she said, noting she finds some really Laura McCutcheon can be stitutional and discriminates invited the current legal chal- “When we started getting all these good deals. reached at [email protected]. based on sexual orientation. lenge at an earlier stage in the Lockyer, who personally gay marriage proceedings. Bring us your New tax law promotes ag land letters to Santa By BEN BROWN Conservation easements guarantee deduct $25,000 per year from his or her The Daily Journal that land will be kept for agricultural pur- taxes during the year of the donation and A new law governing conservation poses and not sold for housing or other continue to do so for the next 15 years. To our readers: easements of agricultural land in developments. Farmers and ranchers can also choose The Daily Journal welcomes letters to California will make conserving land “By providing our farmers and ranch- to sell the land. If a piece of range land is Santa, which we faithfully send on to the more attractive to local farmers and ers with the opportunity to protect their worth $300,000 with the right to develop ranchers according to Phyllis Curtis of land from development, we are taking a it as a vineyard, but only $275,000 with- Big Guy and also publish during the sea- the Inland Mendocino Land Trust. significant step toward preserving our out that right. The landowner can sell the son. We need letters from local children The new laws will increase the tax country’s agricultural heritage and land and take a $25,000 deduction. by Thursday for publication in this deduction from 30 percent of yearly improving the quality of the environ- The incentives currently only apply to Sunday’s Letters to Santa section. Any let- income to 50 percent of yearly income ment,” said Rep. Mike Thompson, D- land donated or sold for easement in 2006 and raise the carry-forward period from Napa Valley. and 2007, but Thompson said he and oth- ters received after Thursday will be eligi- five-years to 15-years. Under the new law, a landowner who ers are working hard to extend the incen- ble for publication in a second Letters to “It’s a great tool to help farmers and donates $1 million of land to a conserva- tives beyond that date. Santa section Dec. 17. other landowners preserve their land tion easement and has an income of Ben Brown can be reached at without financial hardships,” Curtis said. $50,000 per year, would be allowed to [email protected] 2 – TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

BOOKED -- Hector POLICE REPORTS Bustos Pecina, 38, of FUNERAL NOTICES The following were Edinburg, was booked into compiled from reports jail on suspicion of driving [\ well-known realtor member of the Ukiah many, and never prepared by the Ukiah under the influence at 7:40 with Century 21 Les Ryan Main Street Program, and forgotten. Police Department. To a.m. Sunday. Realty. Mr. Sim- the Ford Street At Sherell’s request, anonymously report mons was born August 21, Program in Ukiah. Mr. there will be no formal crime information, call Those arrested by law enforcement 1941, in Keota, Simmons also served services. Join us in a cele- officers are innocent until proven guilty. 463-6205. People reported as having been arrest- Oklahoma, to Willard in the U.S. Army, stationed bration of Sherell’s ARREST -- Elizabeth ed may contact the Daily Journal once Woodrow & Edna Jane in Germany. life Thursday, December Wood, 66, of Ukiah was their case has been concluded so the Simmons. Sherell lived in As a young adult, Sherell 7th, 4:00 p.m., at results can be reported. Those who feel arrested on suspicion of dri- the information is in error should con- Hopland most of his owned and operat- Brutocao’s Schoolhouse ving under the influence at the tact the appropriate agency. In the case childhood, and graduated ed the Chevron Station on Plaza in Hopland. intersection of Highway 101 of those arrested on suspicion of dri- from Hopland High the corner of N. Memorial donations can and North State Street at 2:16 ving under the influence of an intoxi- cant: all DUI cases reported by law School in 1959. State Street and Lake be made to the In- a.m. Sunday. enforcement agencies are reported by His son, Joseph Brett Mendocino Drive from land Mendocino Unit of the ARREST -- Josey Ayala the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes Simmons, and parents, 1963-1965. He was a sales- American Cancer Acosta, 28, of Ukiah, was no exceptions. Willard Woodrow Simmons man for Rinehart Society, 497 Leslie, Ukiah, arrested on suspicion of dri- and Edna Jane Oil for 11 years. From 1976 CA 95482, or at ving under the influence at the CORRECTIONS Cook preceded Sherell in to 1980, Sherell www.cancer.org intersection of Highway 101 • An article on A-8 in Monday’s edition, titled death. owned and operated Arrangements are under and Perkins Street at 2:16 a.m. Sherell is survived by his American Tire & Wheel. the direction and Sunday. “Batch plant coming to Ridgewood Grade” incorrect- wife, Glenys Sim- And, in 1976 Mr. Simmons care of the Eversole ARREST -- Ryan Davis, mons, daughter, Diana also began his Mortuary. 30, of Ukiah , was arrested on ly stated the county Planning Commission would meet Simmons, grandson, most successful career as a suspicion of battery of a Colton Crabtree, sister, realtor. One of [\ spouse in the 600 block of today at 1:30 p.m. There is no meeting today. Nynva Simmons of Sherell’s real estate quotes MARY “BECKY” E. MASON South State Street at 2:25 p.m. Rogersville, Missouri, was “don’t let the Mary “Becky” E. Sunday. The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this niece, Nicole Barnett price scare you!” Mason, 56, of Ukiah passed space to correct errors or make clarifications to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- and her daughter Allyssa Sherell’s ability to get away Friday, December 1, SHERIFF’S REPORTS ary notices or birth announcements will Barnett, of Center- along and relate to peo- 2006 at Valley result in reprinting the entire article. Errors town, Missouri, “taken- ple of all walks of life was View Skilled Nursing. She The following were may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. compiled from reports WILLARD “SHERELL” under-his-wing” daugh- one of his greatest was born in Rich- prepared by the SIMMONS ter, Amy Vidmar-Howe, of attributes. Sherell was a mond,CA February 24, Mendocino County LOTTERY NUMBERS It is in Loving Memory Sydney, Australia very generous and 1950. Sheriff’s Office: that we share the and husband Michael happy person, who loved to At Mary’s request no BOOKED -- Rafael Ponce, DAILY 3: midday: 1, 8, 1 passing of long-time Ukiah Howe, mother-in-law, socialize with services will be held. Barbara Beeler, brother-in- friends and colleagues. Mary is survived by her 40, of Winsor, was booked evening: 1, 0, 3. resident, Willard into jail on suspicion of dri- “Sherell” Simmons; a law, Bob Beeler, Sherell was a self- son Kenneth W. Huff- wife, Joy, and his daughter made man, who worked man of Murrieta, CA, sister ving under the influence, dri- FANTASY 5: 4, 11, 22, beloved son, husband, ving with suspended privi- father, grandfather, broth- Kristi. hard for his success- Georgia Tryan of leges and a parole violation at 37, 39 . er, uncle, son-in-law, Some of Sherell’s many es along side his wife, Redding, CA, brother Mike 9:21 a.m. Thursday. brother-in-law and friend accomplishments in- Glenys. In his leisure Sparks of Cleve- BOOKED -- John Edwin DAILY DERBY: 1st: 09 to many. Sherell clude construction of the time, Sherell enjoyed land, OH, and her father South Ukiah Little numerous vacations in George Hearst of Fryman, 25, of Willits, was Winning Spirit. 2nd: 08 passed away December 2, booked into jail on suspicion 2006, in the com- League complex, where he far away places, boating, Redwood Valley. Gorgeous George. 3rd: 03 also served as fishing, hunting, Memorial donations may of battery with bodily injury Hot Shot. Race pany of his wife of 42 and a probation violation at years, Glenys Sim- President and coach. He RVing, and family activi- be made to Hospice 7:29 p.m. Friday. time:1.47.51 mons. Sherell was a resi- was also President ties. of Ukiah. dent of Mendocino & a coach of Ukiah Youth A colleague said Sherell Arrangements are under County for 60 years and a Baseball. Mr. Sim- was “a father to us the direction of the The world briefly mons served as a board all.” He will be missed by Eversole Mortuary. copter’s mission or the reason for its forced landing, saying the history. incident was under investigation. The jury will return on Wednesday to begin hearing evidence Bush meets with Shiite leader, says he’s on whether Tyron Williams, 35, should get the death penalty. Hundreds of thousands wait in cold It was the second time Williams was found guilty in the case; not satisfied with efforts to stop violence an appeals court said the earlier verdict was flawed and ordered WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush told an Iraqi power for electricity in Missouri and Illinois a new trial. broker on Monday that the United States was not satisfied with ST. LOUIS (AP) — People slept among strangers and The more than 70 immigrants packed into the airtight trailer the progress of efforts to stop the sharp escalation of violence in browsed a little longer in lighted bookstores during their search clawed desperately at the insulation, broke out the taillights and Iraq. for warm surroundings Monday, the fifth day of a blackout screamed for help as the heat climbed inside. Nineteen suffo- Bush met at the White House with Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, the caused by a winter storm. cated or died of heat or dehydration. Shiite leader of the largest bloc in Iraq’s parliament. After staying at a shelter in a converted recreation center Al-Hakim said that he “vehemently” opposes any regional or since Friday, Angela Luster hitched a ride with the National Newer Glaxo drug slows diabetes but international effort to solve Iraq’s problems that goes around the Guard to check on her apartment. unity government in Baghdad. “It’s terrible. You just had to uproot your life,” said Luster, weight gain, heart risks a concern “Iraq should be in a position to solve Iraq’s problems,” al- 28. “We have to live by other people’s rules and regulations. It’s A newer drug appeared to delay the progression of the most Hakim said. difficult being around people you don’t know.” common form of diabetes a little longer than two older medica- The president said he spoke with al-Hakim for more than an The Missouri National Guard was sent to the area after tions but also raised the risk of heart problems, weight gain and hour and said they had a “very constructive conversation.” Thursday’s snow and ice storm to make sure people were sur- fractures, a large study has found. “I assured him that the U.S. supports his work and the work viving without electric light and heat during the sharply cold The results, along with the higher cost of the new drug, sug- of the prime minister to unify the country,” Bush said, referring weather. gest that metformin, sold as Glucophage and other brands, to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Instead of a shelter, Anne Leners was able to share a friend’s should remain the first choice for newly diagnosed patients with “Part of unifying Iraq is for the elected leaders and society spacious house with a dozen other people. Type 2 diabetes, several specialists said. leaders to reject the extremists that are trying to stop the Avandia, by GlaxoSmithKline PLC, did a better job of con- advance of this young democracy,” Bush said. British police investigating trolling blood-sugar problems than the two older drugs, accord- “We talked about the need to give the government Iraq more Litvinenko death arrive in Moscow ing to the study of 4,360 newly diagnosed patients. However, 62 capability as soon as possible so the elected government of Iraq on Avandia developed a heart problem compared with 58 on can do that which the Iraqi people want to secure their country MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister warned metformin and 41 on glyburide. Avandia users also gained an from extremists and murderers,” Bush said. “I told his emi- Monday that continued suggestions of Kremlin involvement in average of more than 10 pounds over five years; metformin nence that I was proud of the courage of the Iraqi people. I told the death of a former KGB agent could damage relations with users lost more than six pounds while glyburide users gained him that we’re not satisfied with the pace of progress in Iraq. Britain, which sent police to Moscow to expand the investiga- three and then stabilized. Fractures, especially in women, were And that we want to continue to work with the sovereign gov- tion into the London poisoning. nearly twice as common among those taking Avandia. ernment of Iraq.” Lawyers for an imprisoned security officer, Mikhail Trepashkin, said he has key evidence in the case. They appealed 4 Marines die in Iraq as mechanical to the British officers in Russia to collect testimony from him as Bankruptcy? soon as possible, saying his life was in danger. Is it for me? problems force military helicopter down Alexander Litvinenko, 43, died Nov. 23 in London after isbankruptcyforme.com Service CENTER BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Four U.S. Marines died when a ingesting the radioactive isotope polonium-210. In a deathbed Free Consultation Sea Knight helicopter plunged into a lake in volatile Anbar accusation, he blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 859 N. State Street province, the military said Monday, raising to 13 the number of poisoning. The Kremlin has vehemently denied the accusations. EDMUND DECHANT American troops killed during a bloody weekend in Iraq. Trepashkin, who is serving a four-year sentence in Attorney at Law (707) 462-4472 It was the second military aircraft to go down in a week in Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains for revealing state secrets, 35 years Bankruptcy Anbar, a stronghold of Sunni insurgents, although the military reportedly said in a letter from prison that he had warned Experience said mechanical problems rather than gunfire had forced the Litvinenko several years ago about a government-sponsored TIRES emergency landing on Sunday. death squad that intended to kill him and other Kremlin oppo- 707-604-0042 “The pilots maintained control of the aircraft the entire nents. 800-823-0600 time,” the military said. A Marine was pulled from the water but attempts to resusci- Truck driver convicted in deaths tate him were unsuccessful. The bodies of three missing Marines were found in a subsequent search, the military said. of 19 illegal immigrants in Texas Twelve other passengers survived. HOUSTON (AP) — A truck driver was convicted Monday in 1661 Talmage Rd. • Ukiah Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a U.S. military spokesman, the deaths of 19 illegal immigrants crammed into a sweltering declined to provide details about the twin-rotor CH-46 heli- tractor-trailer in the deadliest human smuggling attempt in U.S. NOW OPEN! Gifts – Gadgets – Decorations Large Balloon Selection Since 1893 For All Occasions D. WILLIAM JEWELERS Natural Eversole Mortuary Primary Care Crematory & Evergreen Memorial Gardens Where consideration, dignity Also Featuring Medicine AS SEEN ON Sizes and class have become a tradition Accepting Three Stone .25 - 2.00 DTW TV In Stock • All Diamonds in Ukiah for over 112 years Products New Patients D-H color Personal Service 24 hours a day Mon - Fri 10 am to 6 pm Diamond Rings Saturday 9 am to 12 pm 462-8628 FD-24 Closed Sundays Pear 462-2206 707.467.1449

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Gott, MD for mental health client self-help The Daily Journal for both men and women Information, support groups together, two weekly art class- and activities about recovery es, and a journal and poetry from “mental illness” will be writing group. available at a new Resource CARE is funded by the Center in Ukiah that is hap- Mental Health Services Act The doctor is in -- pening now. (approved by voters in the fall The Ukiah Resource Center of 2004 as Proposition 63). open Monday through Friday The CARE project also your living room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will includes mental health con- feature videos, art supplies, sumer peer support training DEAR DR. GOTT: Some years ago, you published research and stories written by and an eventual “warm line” a column on house calls. Please repeat it for those of us people who have recovered to be operated by mental who remember the days of house calls. from emotional trauma and health consumers involved in DEAR READER: Certainly! mental illness. Information the recovery movement. I am fortunate to practice medicine in a part of the about on-going and new The Ukiah Resource Center world where most doctors seem to have patients’ best groups and activities as well interests as a primary concern. Perhaps that is an is located at the United advantage of living in the country. For example, to my as Recovery Coach staff and Methodist Church at 270 knowledge, all the doctors on the staff of our commu- others interested in creating North Pine St. in Ukiah. nity hospital make house calls. What? Oh, you know, new mutual support environ- According to Murphy, the thing where the doctor calls on sick patients at ments will be on hand. “Because of the wealth of home. Even surgeons do it. And -- hold onto your seat- “We’re excited to be imple- space available at the church belt -- so did our part-time dermatologist from menting this portion of the facility we can have different Manhattan. “Community Action for groups and activities going on Recovery and Education” pro- In what passes as modern medicine in many parts of in several rooms.” He added, the nation, the house call is no longer in vogue. Like the ject in Ukiah, and are looking zoot suit, Hula-Hoop and wooden tennis racket, it is forward to having similar “Eventually we want to find passe. Finito. A bit of nostalgic memorabilia like the Resource Centers opening in space of our own, because Tom Mix whistling ring. However, if you ask me, doc- Willits and in Fort Bragg,” oped by a planning committee groups. New groups planned we’re sensitive to the fact that tors who refuse house calls are missing a lot. So are said Kevin Murphy, coordina- made up largely of mental at the Ukiah Resource Center some people find it hard to their patients. tor of A Healing Cooperative. health clients with support site will include a easy move- think about even going into a When grandpa has a fever of 104 F and is delirious “When I was struggling with from mental health profession- ment dance class, a time for church building. In the mean- to the point where he thinks he is Fred Flintstone, it’s being in and out of hospitals als. According to Murphy, sharing music and poetry, and time, we are grateful for a your problem, madam. If your child is so sick he can- in my early twenties, there AHC’s role (via its contract “Movin’ On.” Murphy place to get our Mental Health not raise his head from the pillow, just sponge him wasn’t anyone around to tell with Mendocino County explained that “Movin’ On” is Services Act recovery-based down and drive him at 3 a.m. in subzero cold to your groups and activities started.” nearest emergency room. If, elderly person, your arthri- me I could recover, much less Mental Health Services) is to a mutual support group for tis or heart failure prevents you from walking beyond a place where people could coordinate CARE to provide people whose struggle has For more information, to the bathroom, so what? Hire a taxi and get to the office find out what mutual support services, to support emerging included a mix of drugs or consult with a Recovery -- somehow. and self-help for mental health client groups around the coun- alcohol challenges and emo- Coach, or for a list of current “I don’t make house calls because I couldn’t possi- recovery are all about,” he ty with recovery training and tional difficulties. groups and activities, call bly see patients at home in a setting where I lack the said. to help coordinate the various AHC additionally offers AHC at 462-3360, ext. 103 or armamentarium of modern laboratory and X-ray equip- The CARE project and kinds of support that will like- groups for women and for 203, or visit our website at ment needed to maximize the impact of health-care Resource Centers were devel- ly emerge from these new men, a weekly support group www.ukiahumc.org/ahc. maintenance.” Armamentarium? Lab tests? My prob- lem? What is this guy saying? I’ll translate. Pick your favorite. • The doctor can’t be bothered. • It is not convenient for the doctor to come to the Alliance for Rural Community Health receives house. • The doctor can see six patients an hour, in the office, for $150 and not have to fight sleet and traffic $150,000 grant for health scholarships for a measly 50 bucks. The Daily Journal Scholarship funding can be cultural abilities necessary for throughout the next three years • The doctor would prefer to plant his ample but- The Alliance for Rural used to help cover the costs of good patient care; in a total amount of $90,000 to tocks on the seat of his leather Gucci chair and wait in Community Health is pleased tuition, books and supplies, 2) Recruit and retain skilled a comfy office for sick people to come to him. eligible applicants. • The doctor is so uncertain of his clinical judgment to announce they have been child care, transportation, or clinic staff with valuable lin- The Scholarship Program is that he wouldn’t dream of diagnosing a house case in awarded a three-year grant in other costs associated with guistic and cultural skills; funded by a grant from The which he would be forced to trust his hands, ears and the amount of $150,000 from education. 3) Improve the quality of California Wellness eyes -- the basic medical tools -- to arrive at a conclu- the California Wellness ARCH member community direct patient care available to Foundation (TCWF). sion and give treatment. Foundation. health centers include our growing population of Created in 1992 as an inde- • The doctor is too important to accede to the The grant funds are appopri- Anderson Valley Health Latino and Native American pendent, private foundation, demands of the infirm. ated to provide educational Center, Long Valley Health patients; and TCWF's mission is to improve • The doctor is a specialist and limits his practice to scholarships to community Center, Mendocino Coast 4) Improve the economic the health of the people of specific organs, not people. members and employees at Clinics, Mendocino power of minority clinic California by making grants Of course, this is an exaggeration -- I think. The community health centers in Community Health Clinics, employees, many of whom are for health promotion, wellness many doctors who continue to make house calls are Mendocino and Lake Counties. Potter Valley Community women, and thereby strengthen education, and disease preven- The project period runs from Health Center and Redwood perfectly aware of the service they provide and they the structure and economic tion. enjoy it. What are their reasons? Jan. 1, 2007 until Dec. 31, Coast Medical Services. base of our community. 2009. The Empowerment through To apply for a scholarship, To begin with, house calls enable the physician to In January 2004, ARCH please contact Nancy Eachus, see firsthand what is going on at home. What’s in the Eligible applicants for the Education Scholarship received a three-year grant Program Coordinator, at 462- kitchen? Is nutritious food available? What is in the scholarship funding include Program will allow member from the California Wellness medicine cabinet? (There are lots of surprises there, those who belong to a minority clinics to achieve the follow- 1477 x102, or you may email Foundation for the initiation, her at neachus@ruralcommu- sometimes.) Who is taking care of Aunt Maude? Is ethnic group, including our ing: development and implementa- there supervision of the children? Nursing help and community’s large Latino and 1) Strengthen and develop nityhealth.org. tion of an educational scholar- For additional information, proper equipment? Is it a happy home? Depressing? Native American populations, the technical skills of current ship program. ARCH success- who seek to advance their clinic employees who already see “projects” at www.rural- career in the health profession. possess valuable linguistic and fully awarded 35 scholarships communityhealth.org. See GOTT, Page 9

Ill Family Support Group) first and third Mutual Building community room, 700 S. Wednesdays,6:30 p.m.; call 972-9040, 485- State St.; meeting is from 8:30 to 10:30 HEALTH CALENDAR 8033, or 467-9116 for location and informa- a.m.; it is a low-cost, weight-reduction sup- About as easy as pie tion. Nami is an organization dedicated to port group; call 462-4901 or 485-7801. improving the lives of people with brain dis- T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows “Are you going to finish ALANON: Family and friends of alco- orers by providing mutal support,education Mobile Court clubhouse, 8686 East Road, eating that?” holics; 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, noon on and advocacy. Redwood Valley; weigh-in is from 9:30 to “I want to give it a few Tuesdays, noon on Fridays and 10:30 on Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group: 11 a.m.; meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; minutes to see how I feel. I’m Saturdays; Calvary Baptist Church, 465 People with multiple sclerosis can take one call 485-8260 or 485-1238. not sure I’m full.” Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621-2721. more step toward ending effects of MS at Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line: “It sure looks tasty.” Alateen: Meets Thursdays 8 to 9 p.m.; the Ukiah group; sponsored by the National Need help? Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800) “Yes, you’re right. It does Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave., MS Society; 7 p.m.; second Tuesday. 575-help (4357). look tasty. As a matter of fact, enter at east side back door; 463-1867 or Men’s Cancer Support Group: Group on Ukiah Diabetes Education: The Diabetes it is extremely tasty.” 621-2721. summer hiatus, call for one-on-one with Education Group; 7 p.m.; second Monday; “You know, I love that kind Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462- staff. A supportive place to share your can- 463-7698. of pie.” 7123, www.aaukiah.org. cer experience; second and fourth Ukiah Valley Blood Center/Blood “Thank you for sharing. Breastfeeding Support Group: meets sec- Wednesdays of each month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Centers of the Pacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to Most folks do.” ond Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at their new offices at 590 S. Dora St.; 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 pm.; “If you decide you don’t and fourth Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to Mendocino Cancer Resource Center; 467- Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 620 Kings Ct., Suite 110; make appointment, donate, want it, I’d be glad to polish it noon; Mendocino County Public Health – 3828. off it for you.” WIC office, 1120 S. Dora; Tess O’Connell, Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings through- schedule blood drive at workplace; 1 (888) Striving for 393-GIVE. “What a surprise. I’ll make 472-2739. out county; 485-9110. a note so I don’t forget.” Celebrate Recovery: 12-step group; New Life Workshop: Do you need help Weight-loss Surgery Support Group: Imperfection Free, open to the public, Gastric Reduction “How long will it take to Fridays; issues include: codependency, sub- managing your weight? Noon to 1 p.m. determine whether you’re full By Scott Marcus stance abuse, depression, eating disorders; Thursdays; Salvation Army, 714 A S. State Duodenal Switch (GRDS) support and information group; Central Valley or not?” shove it down. It’s kind of a Bible based, confidential; teacher/speaker St., Ukiah; 468-9577. “What’s with all the ques- meeting, 7 to 8 p.m.; men’s/women’s small Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30 Bariatrics; 1st Friday; 6 p.m.; Bartlett Hall, ‘quality versus quantity’ groups, 8 to 9 p.m.; Ukiah Bible Church, p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at Ukiah Senior Center complex, 499 Leslie tions? Are you taking a sur- thing. If I weigh my options, I 2140 Arroyo Dr., Ukiah; Dale Higgins, 468- 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472-4747. Street, Ukiah; call Ruth Lorain at 485-0455; vey? Do you have a pending don’t have to weigh myself.” e-mail, [email protected]. appointment and need to take “If you want my opinion, 9255, or UBC at 462-0151. Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets third Weight Watchers: Childbirth classes: Learn about nutrition Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brookside, Redwood Valley a piece of pie with you?” it’s not a life-changing deci- Weight Watchers meet at the Redwood “No, it’s just that it would during pregnancy , preparing for child- 1199 S. Dora.. Call Jeff at 485-6057. Valley Cafe and are hosted by Redwood sion like buying a house that birthh, breastfeeding and infant safety. Sweet Success: The California Diabetes be a real shame to throw it will cost you hundreds of Valley Fitness on 9620 N. State St. Their away. I don’t want it to go to Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 Laws Ave., in and Pregnancy Program; support for special leader is Laurel of Ukiah Weight Watchers. thousands of dollars. It’s a Ukiah, 472-4603. pregnancies in which women have diabetes; waste.” silly sliver of pie for goodness For more information, call 485-5696. “It would be more of a Council on Domestic Violence: First planning pregnancy or are pregnant, need Women’s Cancer Support Group: Group sake.” Wednesday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Public Health extra support; 463-7527. on summer hiatus, call for one-on-one with shame to waist it — if you “And your point is?” Department, 1120 S. Dora St., Conference T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets staff. A supportive place to share your can- catch my drift.” “No need to stress out Room 198, in Ukiah except for May and from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at cer experience; first and third Thursday of “Yeah, cute. It’s just a about it.” October, which will be held at 10-Mile Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave; each month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at their new small piece. It’s not like eating “I am not stressing. I’m Court, 700 S. Franklin St. in Fort Bragg, Carolyn Madole, 463-0261. offices at 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino the whole thing.” thinking, analyzing, even pon- 472-2699. T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets Cancer Resource Center; 467-3828. “You’re right. Except I dering. But since you brought La Leche League: Breastfeeding group; every Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. If you – or the organization that you repre- already had a slice so I’m try- up money, this is similar to meets second Tuesday, various times; Gobbi St., in the community room. Weigh- sent – change a phone number, an address, ing to focus on the whole pic- having a bank account, but Nursery Room at Presbyterian Church, cor- in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting is from or any information in this calendar, please ture. When I eat without instead of dollars, I have calo- ner of S. Dora and W. Perkins; Margaret 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Linda MacDonald, call at the Ukiah Daily Journal at 468- thinking, I regret it later, so ries; I can spend them anyway Turano, 468-9587. 467-2391. 3520, or e-mail us at trying to slow down and NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington [email protected]. appreciate my food, not just See STRIVING, Page 5 4 – TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers VIEWPOINTS What next? To the Editor: It’s hard to believe that impeachment proceedings haven’t already begun. Pelosi THOMAS D. ELIAS should be ashamed as should Senator Conyers. Let’s get the ball rolling as soon as possible. Our Constitution is at stake. Torture has been legalized and habeas cor- pus has been suspended. What next? Anna Zbitnoff Redwood Valley Global warming How about will test Arnold the daytime drivers? Fireworks are a rarity in the California Legislature's annual abbreviated December rump session, which To the Editor: often features accolades for lame ducks and occasion- I would like to ask the police that are out ally gives hints of what's to come in the next year. there catching all those drunk drivers in the But as lawmakers arrive back in Sacramento, their middle of the night, to rotate shifts and start brief sojourn in the Capitol will have more meaning catching the daytime speeders/yellow/red than usual. That's because a major test looms for the light runners. amity between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the I am sure that I am not the only person Democrats who boss the state Assembly and Senate, a concerned with this problem. These people peace that was central to enabling Schwarzenegger's do not bring in the same kind of revenue easy reelection. that drunk drivers bring in, but they do The test will come in a ongoing tug of war over who pose a major safety risk to the community. will make the rules bringing reality to this year's single Rich McCormick key piece of new law, a measure known as AB 32 that's Ukiah been touted in Sacramento and in the national press as a vehicle making California the leader in efforts to Remember the stem global warming. Now that Democrats have taken over Congress, California Sen. Barbara Boxer, new foster kids this season chair of the Senate's chief environmental committee, To the Editor: says she'll push a federal law patterned on California's. Dear Colleagues, Friends and Other opinions Many of Schwarzenegger's nominal Republican Community: allies opposed the state measure, claiming it will shut I cannot believe it is this time of year From around the nation down businesses in California on the basis of what already. Christmas 2006 is almost here! they call "junk science." But the governor, who bar- This year we have spent time reflecting gained hard over some parts of the law before it on our accomplishments during the year. The Fresno Bee passed, used it to cement his stature as an environmen- It is with tremendous awe that we have Plum trash job talist, traveling not just California but through much of learned that Redwood Children’s Services America to trumpet its pioneering aspects. (RCS) has served over 1,400 children and Every few years, garbage and expertise in recycling the results of its annual Even as he did that, though, he was issuing an exec- youth. We have also been a part of many suddenly becomes glam- and waste management. In physical fitness test for fifth- utive order giving one of his appointees, the secretary community collaborations on behalf of orous when a coveted slot the past, we’ve objected to , seventh- and ninth-graders, of the state Environmental Protection Agency, the duty foster youth. RCS has participated in opens on the state Integrated hacks serving on these and the results were not of overseeing the way the law is enforced. He also sin- everything from Child Abuse Prevention Waste Management Board. boards. In this case, Chesbro encouraging. California chil- glehandedly made a deal with eight Eastern states that activities to being a part of implementing You’d never suspect that tire and Pavley are more than dren show a 1 percent gain will allow California businesses to trade "pollution the Mental Health Services act in Lake recycling and biosolids qualified, and should be in overall performance, credits" with others situated thousands of miles away. and Mendocino Counties. would generate such inter- given a serious look. meaning that roughly 75 Companies gain such credits when they cut emis- I am most proud of the youth who have est, but when a state job percent of the state’s stu- sions beyond what the rules require. Other outfits hav- grown into beautiful, bright, capable offers a six-figure salary for San Jose dents still couldn’t pass the ing trouble meeting government standards can then young men and women. So many of our meeting once a month, it’s a test. ... buy the difference between actual cuts and what the the past RCS youth contact us about their hot ticket for politicians. Mercury News The test measures stu- firms reducing emissions were required to cut. A mar- lives and it is with personal honor that we ket in similar "smog credits" already exists in some find them to be managing well in the Two slots are now open, Attitudes need to dents’ ability in six cate- and so Assembly Speaker gories: aerobic capacity, parts of California. world. We have had a few of our gradu- shape up Democrats who helped Schwarzenegger make the ates work for us and many more who have Fabian Nunez and state body composition, abdomi- global warming issue his own reacted with annoyance California’s effort to get come back to be mentors at our Youth Senate Pro Tem Don Perata nal strength, trunk extension but not anger to his moves. Assembly Speaker Fabian Empowerment Camp this past summer. are being heavily lobbied to its children in better physical strength, upper-body Nunez of East Los Angeles, who carried the bill, and This year RCS and I were honored with hand out this plum. condition isn’t working. strength and flexibility. Senate President Don Perata of Oakland, who joined the Executive Leadership Award as an out- The Assembly speaker Too many parents contin- If it is any consolation, Schwarznegger when he signed it, both noted accu- standing agency and director. I was grant- and Senate president pro tem ue to offer their children more than 60 percent of rately that his executive order contradicts what the bill ed a sabbatical award for three months. As have slowly gained appoint- foods that are not nutritious. county students met the aer- says and runs counter to the agreement that led to its many of you already know, I was a foster ment powers to executive Too many schools continue obic capacity standards, con- passage. child for several years during my youth. boards that should be con- to ignore the state’s physical sidered by most health But from the start, Schwarzenegger wanted full con- My goal during the sabbatical was to trolled by the governor. To activity requirements. And experts to be the most trol over all rulemaking related to tactics used against revisit my childhood homes (and the maximize patronage, legisla- too many youth sports pro- important of the six cate- global warming. He sought to have the rules made by group home that I was raised in) with the tive leaders need to keep grams continue to focus gories. several of his cabinet officers. Democrats refused, goal of writing my story. It was an emo- these salaries high, even if their efforts toward develop- The Legislature has taken insisting that the authority go to the state Air tional, roller coaster of a time, but the Resources Board, nationally renowned for pioneering experience has invigorated me to advocate the work performed doesn’t ing a handful of star athletes several steps toward improv- always justify it. at the expense of overall par- ing the health of students in anti-smog efforts that led to things liked catalytic con- for our most vulnerable children and verters, hybrid gas/electric vehicles and "clean" diesel youth and to build programs in our own The Integrated Waste ticipation by the masses. recent years, including rid- California must com- fuel. community to meet the needs of abused Management Board serves ding high school vending Eventually, Schwarzenegger bowed to the children and their families. Although my an important function. pletely revamp its attitude machines of sodas and Democrats, getting in return an "escape clause" allow- path into adulthood was tough, I am so California has cut its trash in toward the physical well- putting more than $85 mil- ing him and future governors to declare emergencies grateful for the many mentors and half in 17 years and must being of its children. The lion into physical education on unspecified grounds and suspend any rules made guardian angels that walked with me continue to maximize recy- alternative? If the state programs. But more needs to under the new law. through it. I feel compelled to speak on cling and minimize thinks its health care costs be done. His executive order was clearly a violation of both behalf of our children and youth, and to “garbage” sent to landfills. are skyrocketing now, just Parents need to insist that his agreement and the law. "You can't rewrite a law express with affection that they too can Nunez and Perata now have wait until today’s out-of- schools follow through or through executive order. This is totally inconsistent overcome, commit to goodness and love, a chance to appoint advo- shape, overweight students exceed the requirement that with the intent of the law and with the way that it is and surround themselves with those who cates who will stay true to become adults. elementary students average written," griped Nunez, perhaps feeling slightly snook- support their highest potential. RCS hopes this vision. Californians have known a minimum of 20 minutes of ered by Schwarzenegger. Neither Nunez nor Perata to be a solid place of support for them for indicated how they would try to countermand years to come. Two prospects are Sen. for some time that the vast exercise every day. And the Wes Chesbro and majority of their 6.3 million Legislature should expand Schwarzenegger's order. They probably can't do much I am asking again this year for your until they consider next year's state budget. support of our 150 plus children in foster Assemblywoman Fran public school students are its educational programs to Pavley. Both are termed-out not physically fit. Now, include a greater emphasis Similarly, it's unclear whether they can prevent care. Please remember them this holiday Schwarzenegger's pollution-market agreement, even season, as this is a particularly difficult legislators who have strong there’s more evidence. The on the benefits of a healthy state last week announced though some of their urban constituents are unhappy time for those without permanent families. environmental credentials lifestyle. ... with it. The market system, some believe, allows com- We will once again purchase $40 gift panies in low-rent districts to continue spewing gases cards for our older youth along with a and other pollutants so long as they pay for the privi- smaller gift to open on the holiday. Our lege, with nearby residents forced to continue breath- younger children will receive presents that WHERE TO WRITE ing foul air even as overall statewide air quality have been purchased by RCS or donated improves. by community members. You may call us President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa to find out some specific requests from the But a market system for the greenhouse gases that House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- produce global warming makes some sense, possibly children's wish lists or send your donation ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah to P.O. Box 422 Ukiah, 95482. much more than trading smog credits. For this problem (202)456-2461. office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, is global, with carbon-based gases that warm the It has always meant so much to the Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is children and youth that our local commu- atmosphere causing almost equal worldwide difficulty State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: no matter where they are produced. So cutting more nity members go out of their way and 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 [email protected] care. I know that times are difficult for gases in New York benefits California, even if compa- many this holiday season and I am hum- Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate nies here continue to spew, but pay for the right to do bled and grateful that you take the time to Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, so. While campaigning, Schwarzenegger said his give generously to the children and youth (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX moves are designed not to countermand the law he who belong to all of us. 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 (916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. Box signed, but to make it effective sooner than required. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sen- 785, Ukiah, 95482, 468-8914, FAX 468- Will Democrats be convinced? If not, what will they and love to each of you this holiday sea- ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510. 8931. District offices at 1040 Main St., Suite do about it? These open questions could make son. (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228-3954; San 205, Napa, 94559, 224-1990, 50 D St., Suite December in the Legislature far more interesting than Camille Schraeder Francisco (415) 393-0707; senator@fein- 120A, Santa Rosa, 95404, 576-2771, and usual. 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Publisher: Kevin McConnell Editor: K.C. Meadows You may drop letters off at our office at 590 Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, [email protected] S. School St., or fax letters to 468-3544, Circulation director: Cornell Turner Office manager: Yvonne Bell mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, 95482 or e-mail them to udj@pacif- Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com Group systems director: Sue Whitman ic.net. Member Member California E-mail letters should also include hometown Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers and a phone number. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL HEALTH TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 2006 – 5 Study finds allowing fast Pediatricians blast ads; say they food in kids’ hospitals sends contribute to eating disorders, premature alcohol consumption mixed message to families By LINDSEY TANNER 21, Becker said. AP Medical Writer “The American Academy of Pediatrics is By LINDSEY TANNER CHICAGO -- Inappropriate advertising con- wrong to blame alcohol advertising for the AP Medical Writer tributes to many kids’ ills, from obesity to actions of underage teens who willingly break CHICAGO -- Having fast- anorexia, to drinking booze and having sex too the law to drink illegally,” he said. food restaurants in children’s soon, and Congress should crack down on it, the Critics of advertising restrictions say it’s a hospitals influences patients’ American Academy of Pediatrics says. free-speech issue. But the academy notes that families to eat fast food and to The influential doctors’ group issued a new several Western countries, including Sweden, think that it’s relatively healthy, policy statement in response to what it calls a ris- Norway, Denmark, Belgium and Greece, limit new research suggests. ing tide of advertising aimed at children. The ads directed at children. At least 59 of the nation’s policy appears in December’s Pediatrics, sched- “What kind of society exploits its children 250 children’s hospitals have uled for release Monday. and teenagers for money? This is an example of fast-food restaurants, the study “Young people view more than 40,000 ads where public health really has to trump capital- found. That is a troubling phe- per year on television alone and increasingly are ism,” said Dr. Victor Strasburger, lead author of nomenon, particularly given being exposed to advertising on the Internet, in the policy statement and an adolescent medicine rising obesity rates, said the magazines, and in schools,” the policy says. specialist at the University of New Mexico in study’s lead author, Dr. Hannah Advertising examples cited in the statement Albuquerque. Sahud, a pediatrician at include TV commercials for sugary breakfast Advertising aimed at children has come under Allegheny General Hospital in cereals and high calorie snacks shown during increasing scrutiny in recent years, particularly Pittsburgh. children’s programs and ads for Viagra and other because of data showing that growing numbers “We’re giving two different “Hospitals should be walk- has no McDonald’s restaurant; erectile dysfunction drugs shown during tele- of U.S. children -- now about 17 percent -- are messages by being in the health ing the walk, not just talking and the University of Chicago’s vised sports games. obese. care profession and promoting the talk,” said Dr. Sarah children’s hospital, which has The statement also is critical of alcohol ads Spokespeople for Viacom, whose holdings health and saying obesity is a Barlow, an obesity specialist at no McDonald’s restaurant or that feature cartoonish animal characters; fast- include TV’s Nickelodeon network and MTV, huge medical problem ... and Saint Louis University and branding on site. The study food ads on educational TV shown in schools; declined to offer immediate comment on the then implicitly encouraging it,” Cardinal Glennon Children’s found that 56 percent of partic- magazine ads with stick-thin models and toy and report. Viacom has urged its marketing partners she said. Medical Center. She was not ipants at Children’s Memorial About 17 percent of U.S. other product “tie-ins” between popular movie to advertise healthier products, and is among involved in the research. had fast food on the survey day, characters and fast-food restaurants. media companies that have been involved in dis- children are considered obese Children’s Memorial compared with 29 percent at and many doctors think heavy These pervasive ads influence kids to demand cussions with federal agencies and advocacy spokeswoman Julie Pesch said Ronald McDonald and 33 per- poor food choices, and to think drinking is cool, groups about advertisers marketing to children. consumption of calorie-laden the hospital chose McDonald’s cent at the University of fatty fast food is partly to sex is a recreational activity and anorexia is fash- While hard scientific data linking advertising blame. many years ago as a special Chicago. Most at all three hos- ionable, the academy says. with children’s health ills is lacking, Strasburger Sahud conducted the treat for sick kids going pitals who had fast food that Interactive digital TV, expected to arrive in a said there’s compelling circumstantial evidence research while at Chicago’s through difficult treatment. day chose McDonald’s. few years, will spread the problem, allowing suggesting there’s a connection. Last year, the Children’s Memorial Hospital, Pesch said balanced diets McDonald’s has restaurants kids to click on-screen links to Web-based pro- Institute of Medicine agreed that evidence sug- which has one McDonald’s can include an occasional fast- in more than 30 U.S. hospitals, motions, the new policy says. gesting that TV ads contribute to childhood obe- inside and another across the food meal, but acknowledged said spokesman Bill Whitman. In response, the academy says doctors should sity is compelling and said industry should mar- street. Parents of children who the study shows “doctors and “McDonald’s menu pro- ask Congress and federal agencies to: ket healthy foods to kids. got outpatient treatment at families that we must continue vides customers with a wide • ban junk-food ads during shows geared And in September, the Federal Children’s Memorial were to talk about what constitutes a variety of menu choices, toward young children; Communications Commission said it will study much more likely to buy healthy diet for kids.” including fruits, vegetables, • limit commercial advertising to no more potential links between TV ads and rising rates McDonald’s food on the day The researchers queried 200 mixed greens, 100 percent than 6 minutes per hour, a decrease of 50 per- of obesity in U.S. children. their youngsters were treated pediatric residency programs in USDA-inspected hamburgers cent; The food industry has started to respond. than parents of kids treated at 2002-03. About 30 percent, or ... many of the same foods that • restrict alcohol ads to showing only the Two weeks ago, McDonald’s joined nine Chicago-area hospitals without 59, had fast-food restaurants in we find in our refrigerators and product, not cartoon characters or attractive major food and drink companies in vowing to McDonald’s, the study found. their hospitals. McDonald’s cupboards at home,” Whitman young women; promote more healthy foods and exercise in their Parents of kids treated at alone or in combination with said. • prohibit interactive advertising to children child-oriented advertising. And last year Kraft Children’s also were twice as other fast-food restaurants were Two years ago, doctors at on digital TV. Foods said it would curb ads to young children likely to rate McDonald’s food located in 22. Cleveland Clinic, known for The academy also says TV ads for erectile for snack foods including Oreos and Kool-Aid. as relatively healthy than those The researchers also sur- heart disease research, made dysfunction drugs should be shown only after 10 Harvard psychologist Susan Linn, a co- whose kids were treated else- veyed 386 parents and other headlines when they tried to get p.m. founder of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free where. adults leaving three Chicago- McDonald’s removed from that Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute, an Childhood, praised the academy’s policy and “I was shocked ... that they area hospitals after their chil- hospital’s food court. The industry group for breweries, said parents have said it doesn’t overstate the effects of advertising actually perceive it to be dren had outpatient visits. They restaurant is still there, but it more influence than advertising on teens’ deci- on children. healthier,” Sahud said. were Children’s Memorial; began offering healthy alterna- sions to drink. He also said brewers work to “I’m hopeful that policymakers will listen,” Her study appears in Ronald McDonald Children’s tives to Big Macs and fries ensure that beer ads appear in adult-oriented Linn said. Self-regulation in the food industry, December’s Pediatrics, sched- Hospital in Maywood, which after discussions with clinic media. For much of the sports programming without a nudge from government, won’t work, uled for release Monday. uses McDonald’s branding but officials. where beer ads appear, most viewers are at least she said.

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The Wildcats lost their opening WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 Newark Memorial Ironman “This was our first outing of the sea- game to Windsor followed by a close- Mendocino College men’s son, and the team looks promising.” ly contested loss to Healdsburg. basketball at home against Duals Solano, 6 p.m. In the individual Ironman competi- The Wildcats then rebounded with Potter Valley Invitational at The Ukiah High wrestling team tion at the end of the tournament, Greg an overtime win against Novato Potter Valley through Dec. 9, Snyder took second place, Nick Henry TBA traveled to the Newark Memorial improving their record to 3-3. UHS wrestling scrimmage at Ironman Duals this past weekend and third place, and Adrian Sandoval The team was led by the strong home 4 p.m. wrestled a total of 115 matches over fourth place. frontcourt play of Ryan Morris, Callen UHS girl’s basketball at The Wildcat’s team record was 5-3 REIBT Dec. 6-9, TBA Friday and Saturday. Schuler, Sam Stump, Dylan Ough, Some of the winning records were and finished 7th place in a tough field Matt Hall, Edgar Perez Jacob Halstead THURSDAY, DEC. 7 of 14 schools. Mendocino College women’s recorded by Jon Guerrero, Irvin Ruiz, and Quincy Oswalt. basketball at the Santa Rosa Greg Snyder, Adrian Sandoval, John The backcourt play of guards Chris Tournament, TBA UHS freshmen basketball UHS girl’s JV basketball at Escamilla, Nick Henry and Matt Tow, Austin Ryan, Tyler Mendosa, Analy JV Tourney, TBA. Mayfield. First year wrestler, senior Loren Miller, Daniel Damion, Michael Matt Mayfield, scored the most pins The Ukiah High freshman basket- Peny and Levy Hester were solid and on the team, sticking three opponents ball team completed a busy week of Tow was selected to the All to the mat. competition as they attended the 4-day Tournament team. Submitted photo by Leslie Snyder COMMUNITY “The team is much stronger this Elsie Allen Tournament. This was a 16 UHS’s Greg Snyder took second DIGEST year than last, in better condition and team freshmen tournament that was See LOCAL, Page 8 place in the Ironman Individuals. BAM Wrestling Club Attention kids ages 4-14, the BAM Wrestling Club sign-ups MLB NOTES: SAN FRANCISCO NFL NOTES: will be Dec. 6 and 7 from 6:30 p..m. to 8 p.m. at Ukiah High in OAKLAND the wrestling room. Practice will begin Dec. 13 and 14. Practice runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Giants want to re-sign Bonds every Wednesday and Raiders Thursday. The cost is $40. Hopland basketball league Dec.-Feb. won’t The Hopland band of Pomo Indians is starting a basketball league. Games will start in Dec. 19 and will go through point February. There are eight games guarantee and all teams will make the playoffs. There is a $375 team fee and a player fee of $10. There is a mandato- ry manager’s meeting Dec. 13 By JOSH DUBOW at 7 p.m. for more information AP Sports Writer contact Armando Madrigal at 744-1647 ext. 1500, fax info to ALAMEDA — One half 744-1506 or email him at of the Oakland Raiders’ [email protected]. locker room is playing almost as well as anybody in SAL boxing classes the NFL. The other half The Sheriff’s Activity League has expanded its hours and couldn’t be doing worse. coach Cris Fischer is back. It That kind of contrast often now offers classes Thursday at 6:45 p.m., Friday and Sunday at can split teams, but the 5 p.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 Raiders’ defense hasn’t p.m. SAL boxing classes are pointed fingers at the strug- held at the Redwood Health Club. All ages and experience gling offense just yet. levels welcome. The cost is only “I haven’t seen or heard $5 a year. Questions call Cris at any type of division,” quar- 463-1229. terback Aaron Brooks said UHS baseball clinic on Monday. “They always The City of Ukiah and the want to know what’s going Ukiah High Wildcats would like on, offer to give help with to announce the beginning of registration for a high school everything. They’ve always baseball clinic supervised by been encouraging. They have the Ukiah High School baseball and I’ve seen it. I’ve seen it coaching staff. Come join the fun and learn about every where it’s on the flip side, aspect of the game: hitting, slid- guys getting into each other ing, fielding, and much more. and stuff like that, but This clinic will be held every Monday through Thursday from they’ve been excellent.” 3:30pm till 5:00pm, beginning The Raiders (2-10) are on December 4th, 2006. Clinics will run weekly through coming off one of their best February 1st, 2007. The clinic is defensive games of the sea- open to boys ages 14 to 18 and son, holding Houston to neg- is located at the Ukiah High School baseball field. There is ative-5 yards passing and NO charge for this clinic, how- ANG file photo 124 total yards in a 23-14 ever pre-registration is required The San Francisco Giants say that they are still interested in signing Bonds while signing other players to loss Sunday. The defense and can be done at the City of the team. Only time will tell if he will be a Giant this year. Ukiah. 411 W. Clay St. Please even scored half the points in call the City of Ukiah the game on Kirk Morrison’s Community Services By JANIE McCAULEY Department for more informa- were pursuing other players didn’t mean through the 2007 season. 35-yard fumble return late in tion call 463-6201. AP Sports Writer we weren’t interested in Barry. We’re “It’s a good infield,” new manager the first half. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The trying to put the best team on the field Bruce Bochy said. “These guys have But the offense only man- City of Ukiah San Francisco Giants are seriously inter- and sign other people also. I guess it was played together. They know each other. aged one score despite gain- youth referees ested in bringing back Barry Bonds, misconstrued the other way.” It’s nice getting both Pedro and Ray ing 302 yards in the first needed! despite the notion the club might prefer Also Monday, the Giants agreed to back.” game since John Shoop Youth basketball referees, $8 Sabean was scheduled to meet replaced Tom Walsh as per game; High school refer- to part ways with the aging slugger. terms on a two-year, $8 million contract ees, $10; Gym supervisors, The team has been exchanging offers with first baseman Rich Aurilia and a Wednesday night with Borris, who did- offensive coordinator. $10. Most games played on with Bonds’ agent, Jeff Borris. one-year, $5.1 million deal with third n’t immediately return a call seeking “The defense is going to Saturdays. Average of 10 comment. Borris expressed his frustra- set the tone for the rest of the games per day. Season runs “I don’t know where the story line baseman Pedro Feliz. They also were January through March. came from that we didn’t want him closing in on a three-year contract with tions Friday that the Giants didn’t offer team and how we’re going to Previous experience preferred. Bonds salary arbitration. be for the next several Min. age 16 for referee. Min. back,” Giants general manager Brian catcher Bengie Molina. age 18 for Supervisor & H.S. Sabean said Monday at the winter meet- Second baseman Ray Durham was re- Sabean said Bonds, a free agent, is years,” safety Stuart Referee. Applications available ings. “We’ve had a long-standing con- signed to a two-year, $14.5 million con- healthy coming off elbow surgery and Schweigert said. “You need a at City of Ukiah, 411 Seminary start somewhere, and we’ve Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482, versation and offer out there that we’ve tract Friday and 11-time Gold Glove Deadline: December 27, 2006. adjusted a number of times. Because we shortstop Omar Vizquel is signed See BONDS, Page 8 For more information, please See RAIDERS, Page 8 call (707) 463-6714. Want to play rugby? Mendocino Steam Donkeys are looking for players to join NFL NOTES: SAN FRANCISCO their team. Practice is held every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the softball complex just north of Ukiah off of Highway Niners’ weak passing game won’t help Gore 101. All ages welcome and for more information contact Liam at 743-9986 or visit www.men- By GREG BEACHAM Turner can’t figure out how to beat there are bad days that you hope you hopes. The 49ers must win three of dorugby.com. AP Sports Writer that defense, the Green Bay Packers can learn from,” Nolan said of Smith, their last four games to earn their first and the 49ers’ other remaining oppo- who was 14-of-28 for 171 yards and winning record in four years, but High school SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers must seem like an nents will have a blueprint for an easy three interceptions against the Saints. Nolan plans to keep making small basketball win. “Not everybody performs at their improvements — and fixing whatever officials needed unreliable car to Mike Nolan at this Basketball Officials Needed point. Just when the coaches manage “It’s frustrating when you don’t highest level in their second year as a happens to break this weekend. for High School and Junior High to fix a part that isn’t working, some- make those plays down the field when quarterback in the NFL. Week in and “Our expectations have changed School. Interested? Contact thing new breaks down. someone gives you that access,” Nolan week out, there is a growth and a from a year ago, but I would say a year 462-8450. After revitalizing a terrible defense said Monday. “It’s disrespect to your maturity that goes with it.” ago, there was a little more dreaming HEY LOCAL and finally building a consistent run- passing and a respect to your run, so Smith’s receivers also haven’t been involved,” Nolan said. “This year, COACHES! ning game behind Frank Gore this sea- it’s a 50-50 deal. They respect our run impressive — although they’re much there’s a little less dreaming. There’s son, Nolan must go to work with enough that they do that.” improved from the NFL’s worst col- no problem in dreaming, believe me. Please report your game offensive coordinator Norv Turner to But so far, the 49ers haven’t been lection of pass-catchers in 2005. Gore That puts those expectations out there. results! Phone (707) 468-3518 able to burn opponents willing to risk is the 49ers’ leader with 46 catches, Then you start to believe that you can or make submissions to: The figure out what’s gone wrong with the Ukiah Daily Journal Sports passing game. They’ve had no consis- big passing plays. Aside from Antonio while short-yardage threat Arnaz do something.” Department, 590 S. School tent aerial attack for several weeks, Bryant’s 48-yard touchdown catch in Battle has 42. Bryant has managed 37 ——— Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. Fax (707) 468-3544 or visit most recently in a 34-10 loss Sunday the third quarter, San Francisco never receptions for 678 yards, with a hand- INJURIES HIT: Linebacker Derek www.ukiahdailyjournal.com at New Orleans. came up with the game-breaking pass- ful of the big plays expected from the Smith and offensive lineman Adam click on “Sports”, then click on Though quarterback Alex Smith has es they needed. free-agent signee. Snyder will miss the San Francisco the “Report Game Scores” ban- ner. been a patient, capable leader in his Smith’s numbers have been unim- The 49ers’ inability to keep New 49ers’ game against Green Bay on first full season as a starter, the No. 1 pressive since he passed for 814 yards Orleans’ defense honest led to a long Sunday with potentially season-ending without an interception in the 49ers’ day for Gore, the NFL’s second-lead- injuries. Editor’s note: The Ukiah Daily draft pick hasn’t passed for 200 yards Journal welcomes submissions in any of the 49ers’ last six games, first three games. Though his develop- ing rusher entering the weekend. The Smith, the 49ers’ leading tackler in from local youth sports teams. throwing four touchdown passes and ment is following a fairly typical second-year pro slipped to third in the each of his first five seasons with the You can e-mail results to udjs- [email protected] or visit The eight interceptions. learning curve, San Francisco needs its league after managing just 40 yards, club, strained his hamstring in the Daily Journal Web site And though the Saints put eight or highest-paid player to take the next though his 1,217 yards on the season third quarter of San Francisco’s 34-10 (www.ukiahdailyjournal.com), nine defenders near the line of scrim- step in his development soon. are still on pace to set the franchise loss at New Orleans. and click on “Sports.” mage on nearly every play to slow Nolan believes Smith simply is in a single-season record. “It could potentially be longer, but down Gore, Smith and his receivers slump. The loss in New Orleans further couldn’t make them pay. If Nolan and “As part of everyone’s maturity, squashed San Francisco’s tiny playoff See NINERS', Page 8 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 2006 – 7 Harris fired in second season L.T. closes in on TD mark By JOSH DUBOW son. They have not had a win- year with a foot injury in the By BERNIE WILSON He’s three shy of breaking the with 1,794 yards from scrim- AP Sports Writer ning season in five years second week. Fellow starting AP Sports Writer record of 28 set last year by mage. STANFORD — Stanford under Buddy Teevens and receiver Evan Moore missed SAN DIEGO — LaDainian league MVP Shaun Alexander He seems to be as amazed opened the football season Harris, going just 16-40. four games, quarterback Trent Tomlinson’s touchdown binge of the Seattle Seahawks. as everyone else. full of optimism based on a Bowlsby admitted it might Edwards missed the final five has carried him to the cusp of Tomlinson has scored 23 “It’s been a little bit of renovated stadium, an offense not be “fair” to fire Harris games, and starting fullback NFL history and the San touchdowns in the last eight everything, fun and kind of that returned nearly intact and after only two seasons but that Nick Frank ended his football Diego Chargers to the verge games. He scored four times surreal, I think, all in one,” progress that was made in he had to do what was best for career two games into the sea- of returning to the playoffs. at Denver on Nov. 19, a week Tomlinson said. “Because Walt Harris’ first year as head the school. son after being diagnosed It’s also practically ren- after he scored four TDs at there’s times where it’s just coach. “I think the most critical with a narrowing of a vertebra dered his coach speechless, Cincinnati. The week before really fun, and there’s times That quickly ended when assessment I had to make was in his spine. and that’s saying something. that, he scored three against where it’s amazing. You’re the stadium was often half- does investing another year The offense never really Marty Schottenheimer, Cleveland. like, ’No way, this didn’t just empty, the skill players went present the likely possibility got on track, finishing second- who was an English major at Tomlinson is more con- happen.’ So I think it’s a little down with injuries and the of making substantial to-last in the nation in total Pitt and loves to talk, doesn’t cerned with getting to the bit of everything.” Cardinal finished with their improvement,” he said. “If I offense and scoring offense, know what to say anymore Super Bowl than setting Barring a complete col- worst record in more than four couldn’t answer that affirma- and scoring two offensive about Tomlinson’s TDs, records. He is aware, though, lapse, the Chargers are about decades. tively, which I ultimately did- touchdowns in a game only which now total 26 with a that the single-season touch- to clinch just their second All of that played into the n’t, I felt it was better to make twice all season. quarter of the season still to down record has fallen three playoff berth in 11 seasons. decision Monday to fire the change now than wait “I think the injuries had a play. times since his boyhood idol, If the Chargers beat Harris after his second season more time.” snowball effect,” quarterback “His achievements, I’ve Emmitt Smith, scored 25 in Denver, they’ll be assured of and begin the search for a new Harris was a disciplinarian T.C. Ostrander said. “They run out of superlatives,” 1995. Marshall Faulk had 26 at least a wild-card spot. coach who can win under the who clashed with some play- say winning cures everything. Schottenheimer said Monday. in 2000, Priest Holmes 27 in If they win and the Kansas difficult circumstances at ers, including linebacker Had we won more, some of “It’s what he does. I’m going 2003 and then Alexander 28 City Chiefs lose or tie at home Stanford. Michael Okwo, who briefly this obviously might not have to tell you what — I stand on last year. against Baltimore, the “This has been a tough quit the team in November. happened. Possibly certain the sideline and I watch him “It seems like each time Chargers will win the AFC year,” athletic director Bob Players complained of a com- guys on the team felt a lot of like a fan. It’s amazing.” this thing continues to grow, West. Bowlsby said. “In some mea- munication gap with the distance between themselves The Chargers (10-2) host guys score more touch- “We certainly can’t over- sure this decision was not coaching staff. and the coaching staff. That the reeling Denver Broncos downs,” Tomlinson said. “It’s look Denver,” Tomlinson said. made as a result of being 1-11 “It was maybe just a bad might have been an issue.” (7-5) on Sunday. By game’s no different here. I think it’s “These are big weeks we’ve fit,” receiver Mark Bradford as much as it was a result of Bowlsby acknowledged end, Tomlinson could share or been since Emmitt, it’s been got coming up, so there’s no not seeing the progress in said. “Maybe we didn’t own the NFL’s single-season more guys really getting close need for us to look toward the some of the critical areas we respond to the way that was that winning at Stanford is dif- ficult of the limits on recruit- touchdown record, and the to the record. Before that time, playoffs yet.” would have hoped for after his style of coaching. His style Chargers could have a playoff it was kind of a big deal to Not only have the Chargers two years.” of coaching probably would ing at a school with such high academic standards. But he spot locked up. Maybe surpass the touchdown record. opened a three-game lead in Harris finished his two- have worked in a lot of other Schottenheimer will have I don’t know who had it the AFC West, but they don’t year stint with a 6-17 record places. It didn’t work here.” said the Cardinal should be capable of anything and said found a moment before then before Emmitt, but once he have to leave the Pacific Time after losing 26-17 in the Big Harris declined to comment to pull out a thesaurus or log did it, then it seemed like Zone the rest of the regular Game to California on before leaving campus he’d look for a “relentless recruiter” who will embrace on to dictionary.com to figure Marshall and Priest and season. Their only remaining Saturday. He had the shortest Monday, but did thank the out something new to say Shaun, it seems like it’s con- road game is at Seattle on tenure of any Stanford coach school in a statement for the what Stanford has to offer. Bowlsby said he hoped to about Tomlinson. tinuing. And so it’s just anoth- Dec. 24. since Rod Dowhower left opportunity to come back to er milestone.” The Chargers caught have a new coach in place in The star running back after one season in 1979 with his native Bay Area. scored two more touchdowns Before Smith, John Riggins Indianapolis in the race for the a 5-5-1 record. “Regretfully, I leave with a two weeks. in San Diego’s 24-21 win at had 24 in 1983. AFC’s best record, although The Cardinal finished with heavy heart, because we did- This is a critical time with Buffalo on Sunday, the Tomlinson leads the NFL the Colts hold the tiebreaker the most losses in school his- n’t get the job done,” Harris the recruiting season heating Chargers’ sixth straight win. with 1,324 rushing yards and based on a better record. tory and the worst record said. “I wish the Stanford up with campus visits this since an 0-10 mark in 1960. players and the program the weekend. Bowlsby said he Stanford has struggled best of luck as they rebuild.” would personally contact any mightily since Tyrone Injuries on offense were a recruit who has committed to Willingham left for Notre major factor this season. Stanford or been offered a BCS: Broken College System Dame following the 2001 sea- Bradford went down for the scholarship. By JIM LITKE than ever,” Slive said Sunday, clearly superior Southern AP Sports Columnist at the end of a ginned-up, California team got the short College football fans must half-hour special on Fox end of the tape; or in 2004, be either lazy or dumb, or — Sports, the BCS’ newest TV when undefeated Auburn was Giants ink a couple of players here’s a comforting thought partner and water-carrier. sent home with a consolation By JANIE McCAULEY position, but Bochy said ended, wasn’t sure he would — both. “But that doesn’t mean that prize. AP Sports Writer Monday he expects Aurilia to return to the Giants — his A sport whose postseason we shouldn’t continue to look The rationale offered most LAKE BUENA VISTA, spend most of his time at first only team since the organiza- was a joke long before the at it to see if there isn’t a dif- often for letting the BCS con- Fla. — The San Francisco base. tion signed him in February Bowl Championship Series ferent format that might serve tinue to call the shots is that it Giants filled out their infield The 31-year-old Feliz, who 2004. and its predecessors took over the game better,” he added, makes the regular season a de Monday, agreeing to an $8 can make about $500,000 San Francisco officials in 1992 has no more credibili- “and I look forward to that facto playoff already and thus million, two-year contract more in performance bonuses, apparently thought he might ty and just as many conflicts kind of dialogue.” every weekend is meaningful. with first baseman Rich batted .244 and matched his be too expensive to keep of interest as ever. Slive and his pals back at If that were true, what’s the Aurilia and a $5.1 million, career high with 22 home runs around. The national champion is headquarters already know argument against crowning one-year deal with third base- last season, when he had a “I was ready for whatever,” still “mythical” as often as what that “different format” is Ohio State the champion right man Pedro Feliz. regular position for the first Feliz said. “I’m happy to see it not, one or more deserving — and have from the begin- now? Second baseman Ray time in his six-plus major done already.” teams still get hosed just about ning: a playoff of some sort. The only other Division I- And that might be the reason Durham was re-signed to a league seasons. He had a The 35-year-old Aurilia every season and coaches A team to go through the sea- two-year, $14.5 million con- team-leading 98 RBIs and with hefty contract bonuses to dislike the BCS crowd most son unbeaten was Boise State, played for the Giants for his for bowl appearances still of all. tract last Friday, and 11-time played in a career-high 160 first nine major league sea- but under the twisted logic Gold Glove shortstop Omar games. vote for which team goes They’re going to buckle that the BCS specializes in, sons from 1995-2003, helping where. sooner rather than later, Vizquel is signed through the Feliz played all but 44 1-3 San Francisco to the 2002 the Broncos never really were 2007 season. innings on defense, acknowl- About the only things that almost certainly before the in contention for a national World Series. have changed during the BCS current four-year deal with “It’s a good infield,” new edging Monday that maybe he He spent the last two sea- title and aren’t about to com- manager Bruce Bochy said. was a little bit tired in the sec- era is the amount of pseudo- Fox has run its course, but not plain. It took the threat of sons with the Cincinnati Reds science injected into the before enough of the angered “These guys have played ond half. His 15 homers and and had expressed interest in legal action by a number of together. They know each 62 RBIs in 89 games before process, the size of the take, citizenry gather outside the previously locked-out mid- returning to the Bay Area. He and the number of cronies and castle carrying torches. That’s other. It’s nice getting both the All-Star break were the batted .300 with 23 home runs major programs just to get a most by a San Francisco third apologists who get a cut. Does why the so-called “plus-one” Pedro and Ray back.” and 70 RBIs in 440 at-bats in shot at any of the four top-dol- Feliz flew from the baseman since Matt Williams that count as progress? game that debuts this season 2006. lar BCS bowls, and apparent- Dominican Republic to had 17 homers and 68 RBIs in Southeastern Conference was tucked into the new TV ly that was hush money well Central Florida on Monday to 1996. “It’s always nice to not commissioner Mike Slive, deal. only have those guys but to spent. undergo a physical by team “It might have affected my who serves as BCS coordina- Mad as some people are The last piece of this year’s have the same team,” Vizquel about Michigan being the doctor Ken Akizuki and other second half a little bit,” said tor this season under a rotating puzzle was available for pub- medical staff. Feliz, sporting a bushy beard said in a phone interview. “It’s power-sharing agreement recipient of this season’s “life- good for the guys to be able to between the big-money con- isn’t-fair” award, and despite lic viewing Monday, when the Aurilia, who took a physi- and longer, curly hair for the votes in the final USA Today cal on Saturday, will make winter. “I’m going to get bet- trust and to have that confi- ferences, pointed out Sunday polls that have shown nine out dence. Obviously, we’re that attendance and ratings of 10 fans, most players and coaches poll were unveiled. $3.5 million in 2007 and $4.5 ter in everything. I’ve used the We already knew that Ohio million in ’08 and can earn an whole field before more than I going to keep signing players, were up as well, and that reg- even coaches want a playoff, but it’s nice to have that ular-season games that once the movement still hasn’t State coach Jim Tressel, additional $250,000 each for have lately.” whose team handed Michigan infield. We played good were largely regional affairs reached critical mass. 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500 Feliz, who has been taking its only loss of the season — defense last year. now generate national inter- Incredibly, that didn’t hap- plate appearances. His deal part in an extensive hitting by three points at Ohio had been in the works for program in Los Angeles and “They signed Ray to a two- est. pen in 2001, either, when “I think the BCS had really Oregon finished No. 2 in both Stadium — chose to opt out. more than a week. now his native Dominican year deal. Now, they need to And cited, of all things, a He can play any infield Republic since the season sign me.” made college football’s regu- polls but lost the computer lar season even more exciting battle; or in 2003, when a conflict of interest. Stern visits Sacramento to work on plan • Precious Metals By GREG BEACHAM Stern met with Mayor marriage to end on the note move the Kings to Anaheim, • Jewelry AP Sports Writer Heather Fargo, five city coun- that was sounded by the last Las Vegas or points east, SACRAMENTO — NBA cilmembers and the editorial election.” Stern’s stated desire to keep • Coins commissioner David Stern board of the Sacramento Bee Kings owners Joe and the Kings in California’s capi- still believes he can keep the on Monday. He plans to meet Gavin Maloof asked Stern last tal could be quite genuine. 468-0640 The NBA has an enviable Kings in Sacramento, and he with the county’s board of month to take the lead in “Since 1980” seems willing to meet with supervisors, local developers negotiations with local gov- market in Sacramento, where fans have sold out 322 consec- anyone who has a good idea and perhaps Governor Arnold ernments. The billionaire Full Service 303 ‘A’ Talmage Rd., Ukiah about the best way to do it. Schwarzenegger on Tuesday brothers have grown increas- utive home games. Stern visited California’s before departing. ingly unpopular in capital city on Monday in the Sacramento voters soundly Sacramento even while the first step of the latest effort to rejected two ballot measures team earned eight consecutive Lake and Mendocino Co. devise a funding plan for a last month that were the latest playoff berths, mostly because new arena that would keep the attempt to create partial public of the Kings’ clamor for a new Kings in their home since funding for a downtown arena. LARGEST 1985. Though the league has replacement for dilapidated John Moag, a stadium no definite plan and no Arco Arena, but Stern financing expert who runs a ~ PICK-UP ACCESSORIES ~ timetable for a deal, Stern believes the NBA can find a consulting firm in Maryland, claims the league is commit- way to make it work. has been hired by the NBA to Lakeport Camper ted to Sacramento. Given Stern’s track record stay in town for several days “With the quality of the in revolutionizing sports dur- of meetings and exploratory ... where music is a celebration! support that this team has ing his years in charge of the conversations with everyone received from Sacramento and league, it’s hard to doubt his who might play a role in LOCAL ARTISTS CD’s Featuring the job that the Maloofs have abilities — and the commis- building an arena. LIVE IN-STORE done with (the Kings and the sioner also makes it difficult “We’re here without pre- WNBA’s Sacramento to doubt his sincerity. conception,” Stern said. “This PERFOMANCES Monarchs), we feel it’s impor- “I have so many other is very much fact-finding to 362 N. 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San Francisco deals with injuries SCOREBOARD The Associated Press his hamstring in the third Snyder, the 49ers’ top Payout: $17 million No. 7 Duke vs. George Mason, Noon FINAL BCS STANDINGS LSU (10-2) vs. Notre Dame (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) No. 10 Wichita St. at Wyoming, 5:30 p.m. SANTA CLARA — quarter of San Francisco’s 34- backup at both offensive tack- Saturday, Jan. 6 No. 11 Wisconsin at No. 17 Marquette, 2 p.m. International Bowl No. 12 Kansas vs. Toledo, 1 p.m. Linebacker Derek Smith and 10 loss at New Orleans. le positions, sprained his knee 1. Ohio State 25 25 24 25 25 25 At Toronto No. 13 Washington at No. 18 Gonzaga, 11 p.m. offensive lineman Adam “It could potentially be and ankle in the first quarter 2. Florida 24 23 25 24 23 23 Payout: $750,000 No. 14 Arizona at San Diego St., 9:30 p.m. 3. Michigan 23 24 23 23 24 24 Cincinnati (7-5) vs. Western Michigan (8-4), Noon No. 15 Butler at Indiana St., 7:05 p.m. Snyder will miss the San longer, but we will wait and against the Saints. 4. LSU 22 17 19 21 21 21 (ESPN2) No. 16 Memphis vs. Mississippi, 1 p.m. 5. Southern Cal 20 18 22 22 22 22 Sunday, Jan. 7 No. 20 Nevada vs. UNLV, 11:05 p.m. Francisco 49ers’ game against see,” Niners coach Mike Tight end Eric Johnson will 6. Louisville 21 22 21 17 13 20 GMAC Bowl No. 21 Syracuse vs. Colgate, 7 p.m. 7. Wisconsin 11 21 16 13 18 17 Mobile, Ala. No. 22 Oklahoma St. vs. Ball St. at San Diego, 7 Green Bay on Sunday with Nolan said of Smith, a 10th- also miss another week with a 8. Boise State 19 16 20 19 20 18 Payout: $750,000 p.m. 9. Auburn 17 12 17 20 19 16 Southern Miss (8-5) vs. Ohio (9-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) No. 24 Xavier at Creighton, 8:05 p.m. potentially season-ending year pro who has missed just sprained knee ligament, and 10. Oklahoma 15 19 13 8 7 11 Monday, Jan. 8 No. 25 Georgia Tech at Vanderbilt, 5 p.m. 11. Notre Dame 18 15 18 15 17 19 BCS National Championship Sunday’s Games injuries. four games in his tenure with cornerback Shawntae Spencer 12. Arkansas 10 9 10 18 16 15 At Glendale, Ariz. No. 9 LSU vs. Texas at Houston, 8 p.m. 13. West Virginia 14 13 15 11 8 10 Payout: $17 million No. 23 Maryland at Boston College, 6:30 p.m. Smith, the 49ers’ leading San Francisco (5-7). might need another week to 14. Wake Forest 9 14 8 7 5 9 Ohio State (12-0) vs. Florida (12-1), 8 p.m. (FOX) Monday’s Games tackler in each of his first five “I don’t have that informa- recover from his sprained 15. Virginia Tech 8 20 9 6 4 7 Monday, Jan. 15 No games scheduled 16. Rutgers 16 11 12 10 11 14 Las Vegas All-American Classic seasons with the club, strained tion to really say that.” ankle. 17. Tennessee 13 10 11 14 14 12 East vs. West, 4 p.m., (NFL) TRANSACTIONS 18. California 12 7 14 16 15 13 Saturday, Jan. 20 19. Texas 6 4 6 0 0 5 East-West Shrine Classic By The Associated Press 20. Brigham Young 4 1 5 0 0 4 At Houston 21. Texas A&M 3 8 2 0 0 0 East vs. West, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 27 BASEBALL games in 2005 following three feels like home for me.” 22. Oregon State 7 0 7 12 12 8 Senior Bowl operations on his right knee, He can play any infield 23. Nebraska 0 0 0 0 0 0 At Mobile, Ala. American League Bonds 24. Boston College 1 0 4 0 0 3 North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFL) Sunday, Jan. 28 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Named Nate Minchey to Bonds batted .270 with 26 position, but Bochy and 25. UCLA 5 2 3 9 10 2 Hula Bowl oversee scouting in Japan. At Honolulu NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with homers and 77 RBIs in 367 at- Sabean said Monday that East vs. West, 9 p.m. (ESPN) Ron Guidry, pitching coach; Larry Bowa, third Continued from Page 6 2006-07 BOWL GLANCE base coach; Tony Pena, first base coach; and Joe bats in 2006. Aurilia will spend most of his Kerrigan, bullpen coach; on one-year contracts. the GM expects to have a bet- By The Associated Press OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Named Ty Van Burkleo Borris has not said specifi- time at first base. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE hitting coach. ter idea soon whether Bonds Tuesday, Dec. 19 SEATTLE MARINERS—Agreed to terms with OF cally which other teams are The 31-year-old Feliz, who Jose Guillen on a one-year contract. will return to San Francisco to Poinsettia Bowl By The Associated Press interested in Bonds, though can make about $500,000 At San Diego National League resume his chase of Hank Payout: $750,000 AMERICAN CONFERENCE MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Named Brad the Oakland Athletics are more in performance bonuses, TCU (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (7-5), 8 p.m. Delbarba, Rob Guzik, Ray Jackson, Tom Mooney, Aaron’s home run record of probably a long shot. The AL batted .244 and matched his (ESPN2) East Jim Stevenson and Marv Thompson professional 755. Thursday, Dec. 21 W L T Pct PF PA scouts. West champions have turned career high with 22 home runs Las Vegas Bowl New England 9 3 0 .750 281 165 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms to “We need a presence, a Payout: $1 million N.Y. Jets 7 5 0 .583 241 238 RHP Chris Carpenter on a five-year contract. their focus to signing Mike last season, when he had a BYU (10-2) vs. Oregon (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Buffalo 5 7 0 .417 212 249 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Agreed to terms fourth hitter,” Sabean said. Friday, Dec. 22 Miami 5 7 0 .417 207 222 with INF Rich Aurilia on a two-year contract and Piazza to be the team’s desig- regular position for the first New Orleans Bowl 3B Pedro Feliz on a one-year contract. “Obviously, he can still play Payout: $325,000 South nated hitter. time in his six-plus major FOOTBALL baseball. He can still hit a Troy (7-5) vs. Rice (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN2) W L T Pct PF PA “I have no way of know- league seasons. Saturday, Dec. 23 Indianapolis 10 2 0 .833 325 251 baseball and is a threat in the PapaJohn’s Bowl Jacksonville 7 5 0 .583 259 174 National Football League ing” the competition, Sabean He had a team-leading 98 At Birmingham, Ala. Tennessee 5 7 0 .417 221 294 ARIZONA CARDINALS—Re-signed DE Kenny middle of the lineup. ... Does Payout: $300,000 Houston 4 8 0 .333 199 270 King. Signed CB Darrell Hunter from the practice said. RBIs and played in a career- South Florida (8-4) vs. East Carolina (7-5), 1 p.m. squad. Released FB John Bronson and WR (ESPN2) North Carlyle Holiday. it make baseball sense? Yes.” BALTIMORE RAVENS—Signed FB Nick Luchey Feliz flew from the high 160 games. New Mexico Bowl W L T Pct PF PA The seven-time NL MVP’s At Albuquerque and LB Tim Johnson. Signed DT Atiyyah Ellison Baltimore 9 3 0 .750 256 160 and from the practice squad. Re-signed DT Remi Dominican Republic to Feliz played all but 44 1-3 Payout: $750,000 Cincinnati 7 5 0 .583 290 240 $90 million, five-year contract New Mexico (6-6) vs. San Jose State (8-4), 4:30 Ayodele to the practice squad. Central Florida on Monday to innings on defense, acknowl- Pittsburgh 5 7 0 .417 259 257 DENVER BRONCOS—Placed FB Cecil Sapp on expired after the season. p.m. (ESPN) Cleveland 4 8 0 .333 201 266 injured reserve. undergo a physical by team edging Monday that maybe he Armed Forces Bowl NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed DB Ray Bonds has indicated he would At Fort Worth, Texas West Mickens. Placed S Eugene Wilson on injured doctor Ken Akizuki and other was a little bit tired in the sec- Payout: $750,000 W L T Pct PF PA reserve. like to return to the Giants, but Tulsa (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) San Diego 10 2 0 .833 377 237 PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Re-signed CB Chidi medical staff. ond half. Sunday, Dec. 24 Denver 7 4 0 .636 195 165 Iwuoma and WR Lee Mays. Released RB Duce that was before owner Peter Hawaii Bowl Kansas City 7 5 0 .583 257 236 Staley. Placed WR Willie Reid on the injured Magowan said on Oct. 2 that Aurilia, who took a physi- His 15 homers and 62 RBIs At Honolulu Oakland 2 10 0 .167 146 242 reserve list. cal on Saturday, will make in 89 games before the All- Payout: $750,000 WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Released K Nick if Bonds returns he will no Arizona State (7-5) vs. Hawaii (10-3), 8 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Novak. Re-signed DT Ryan Boschetti. $3.5 million in 2007 and $4.5 Star break were the most by a (ESPN) longer be the centerpiece of Tuesday, Dec. 26 East HOCKEY million in ’08 and can earn an San Francisco third baseman Motor City Bowl W L T Pct PF PA the franchise. At Detroit Dallas 8 4 0 .667 332 218 National Hockey League additional $250,000 each for since Matt Williams had 17 Payout: $750,000 N.Y. Giants 6 6 0 .500 265 255 CAROLINA HURRICANES—Activated LW Cory Bonds has spent 14 of his Central Michigan (9-4) vs. Middle Tennessee (7- Philadelphia 5 6 0 .455 267 239 Stillman from injured reserve. 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500 homers and 68 RBIs in 1996. 5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Washington 4 8 0 .333 213 274 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Reassigned RW Carl 21 big league seasons with Wednesday, Dec. 27 Corazzini and D Danny Richmond to Norfolk of San Francisco and helped the plate appearances. His deal “It might have affected my Emerald Bowl South the AHL. Announced Norfolk released D Jerramie At San Francisco W L T Pct PF PA Domish. Giants draw 3 million fans in had been in the works for second half a little bit,” said Payout: $750,000 New Orleans 8 4 0 .667 310 251 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS—Named Bob Clarke Florida State (6-6) vs. UCLA (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Carolina 6 5 0 .545 189 190 senior vice president. more than a week. Feliz, sporting a bushy beard Thursday, Dec. 28 all seven seasons of their Atlanta 6 6 0 .500 227 250 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Called up D Micki Independence Bowl Tampa Bay 3 9 0 .250 145 272 DuPont and D Alain Nasreddine from Wilkes- waterfront ballpark’s exis- “It feels great,” Aurilia said and longer, curly hair for the At Shreveport, La. Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Assigned D Noah Payout: $1.1 million Welch to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. tence. by conference call. “I’m very winter. “I’m going to get bet- Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Alabama (6-6), 4:30 North excited about it for a number ter in everything. I’ve used the p.m. (ESPN) W L T Pct PF PA COLLEGE Bonds has 734 home runs, Holiday Bowl x-Chicago 10 2 0 .833 318 150 22 from breaking Aaron’s of reasons. First of all, it’s a whole field before more than I At San Diego Minnesota 5 7 0 .417 211 231 CENTRAL MICHIGAN—Named Jeff Quinn inter- Payout: $2.2 million Green Bay 4 8 0 .333 219 324 im football coach. mark. After missing all but 14 chance to play in a place that have lately.” California (9-3) vs. Texas A&M (9-3), 8 p.m. Detroit 2 10 0 .167 216 294 LOUISIANA TECH—Fired Jack Bicknell, football (ESPN) West coach. Texas Bowl W L T Pct PF PA STANFORD—Fired Walt Harris, football coach. At Houston Seattle 7 4 0 .636 237 243 Payout: $750,000 San Francisco 5 7 0 .417 209 319 Rutgers (10-2) vs. Kansas State (7-5), 8 p.m. St. Louis 5 7 0 .417 242 287 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Fargas’ 3-yard run to cap a 21- defense to stay positive while Arizona 3 9 0 .250 221 284 (NFL) By The Associated Press yard drive set up by Chris the offense struggles so much. Friday, Dec. 29 Raiders x-clinched division Carr’s 34-yard punt return. Music City Bowl ——— EASTERN CONFERENCE While the defense has per- At Nashville, Tenn. Thursday’s Games “I always felt as quarter- Payout: $1.6 million Cincinnati 13, Baltimore 7 Atlantic Division Continued from Page 6 formed at a playoff caliber Clemson (8-4) vs. Kentucky (7-5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) W L OT Pts GF GA back you should be able to most of the season, all the Sun Bowl Sunday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 14 9 3 31 79 71 At El Paso, Texas Chicago 23, Minnesota 13 New Jersey 14 9 2 30 62 66 started on the defensive side move the ball from 20 to 20,” players have to show for it are Payout: $1.9 million N.Y. Jets 38, Green Bay 10 N.Y. Rangers 13 10 4 30 88 87 of the ball. Now it just takes a Missouri (8-4) vs. Oregon State (9-4), 2 p.m. Atlanta 24, Washington 14 Pittsburgh 11 10 4 26 75 80 Brooks said. “You make your a few good statistics. (CBS) Arizona 34, St. Louis 20 Philadelphia 8 15 4 20 68 102 couple guys here on offense to money third down in the red Liberty Bowl Tennessee 20, Indianapolis 17 Oakland is third overall At Memphis, Tenn. San Diego 24, Buffalo 21 Northeast Division step up or to get a couple of zone. Obviously we’re not Payout: $1.7 million New England 28, Detroit 21 W L OT Pts GF GA defensively and first in net South Carolina (7-5) vs. Houston (10-3), 4:30 New Orleans 34, San Francisco 10 Buffalo 20 4 2 42 113 81 free agents to come in or making any money. We’re p.m. (ESPN) Cleveland 31, Kansas City 28, OT Montreal 15 8 3 33 80 74 yards passing allowed per Insight Bowl Jacksonville 24, Miami 10 Toronto 13 10 5 31 91 92 something. Then, you see broke, you know what I’m At Tempe, Ariz. Houston 23, Oakland 14 Ottawa 14 12 1 29 96 73 game. Payout: $1.2 million Dallas 23, N.Y. Giants 20 Boston 13 10 2 28 74 88 what happens.” saying, broke.” Minnesota (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (7-5), 7:30 p.m. “The thing is, we just Pittsburgh 20, Tampa Bay 3 Oakland moved the ball It’s been like that most of (NFL) Seattle at Denver, inc. Southeast Division always look at it as, we still Champs Sports Bowl W L OT Pts GF GA well at times, using more the season for the Raiders, At Orlando, Fla. Monday’s Game Atlanta 17 7 4 38 96 79 have a lot to play for,” Payout: $2.25 million Carolina at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m. Carolina 15 10 3 33 93 88 short passes and involving who have gotten four of their Maryland (8-4) vs. Purdue (8-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Tampa Bay 13 12 2 28 85 87 Schweigert said. Saturday, Dec. 30 Thursday, Dec. 7 Washington 11 9 6 28 79 89 more players than Walsh did. 15 touchdowns on defense. Meineke Bowl Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Florida 8 15 5 21 69 96 “Even though we’re not At Charlotte, N.C. But the final results weren’t Oakland is last in the league in Payout: $750,000 Sunday, Dec. 10 WESTERN CONFERENCE making the playoffs and all Navy (9-3) vs. Boston College (9-3), 1 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 10 a.m. much different. total offense and has scored (ESPN) Alamo Bowl Tennessee at Houston, 10 a.m. Central Division that stuff, we want to finish in At San Antonio New England at Miami, 10 a.m. W L OT Pts GF GA Five turnovers and three just two offensive touchdowns Payout: $2.225 million Oakland at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Nashville 17 5 3 37 89 69 missed field goals thwarted in the second half all season. the top three in overall Iowa (6-6) vs. Texas (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Philadelphia at Washington, 10 a.m. Detroit 14 7 4 32 65 58 Chick-fil-A Bowl Baltimore at Kansas City, 10 a.m. Chicago 10 12 2 22 60 73 the Raiders, who are averag- As a result, the Raiders defense and we want to finish At Atlanta Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m. St. Louis 7 15 3 17 60 86 number one in pass defense. Payout: $2.825 million N.Y. Giants at Carolina, 10 a.m. Columbus 7 16 2 16 55 74 ing only 12.2 points per game. have lost many games the Virginia Tech (10-2) vs. Georgia (8-4), 8 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. Right now we’re doing that, (ESPN) Green Bay at San Francisco, 1:05 p.m. Northwest Division Four trips inside the defense had put them in posi- Sunday, Dec. 31 Seattle at Arizona, 1:05 p.m. W L OT Pts GF GA so we want to continue doing MPC Computers Bowl Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1:15 p.m. Edmonton 13 10 2 28 71 70 Houston 20 led to only seven tion to win. Brooks said he At Boise, Idaho Denver at San Diego, 1:15 p.m. Minnesota 13 11 2 28 74 70 points, which came on Justin knows it’s tough for the that for the next four weeks.” Payout: $750,000 New Orleans at Dallas, 5:15 p.m. Vancouver 13 13 1 27 59 69 Nevada (8-4) vs. Miami (6-6), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Calgary 12 10 2 26 66 57 Monday, Jan. 1 Monday, Dec. 11 Colorado 12 12 2 26 81 75 Chicago at St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. Outback Bowl Pacific Division At Tampa, Fla. W L OT Pts GF GA Snyder, the 49ers’ top recover from his sprained Payout: $3 million NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOP 25 Anaheim 20 3 6 46 102 72 Penn State (8-4) vs. Tennessee (9-3), 11 a.m. San Jose 20 7 0 40 85 58 backup at both offensive tack- ankle. (ESPN) By The Associated Press Dallas 17 9 0 34 74 58 Niners’ Cotton Bowl All Times EST Los Angeles 10 15 4 24 81 99 le positions, sprained his knee The 49ers had been mostly At Dallas Monday’s Games Phoenix 9 15 0 18 63 92 Payout: $3 million No. 11 Wisconsin vs. Winthrop, 8 p.m. Continued from Page 6 and ankle in the first quarter healthy since offensive line- Auburn (10-2) vs. Nebraska (9-4), 11:30 a.m. No. 12 Kansas vs. Southern California, 9 p.m. Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss (FOX) No. 13 Washington vs. Southern Utah State, 10 or shootout loss. against the Saints. He was men Larry Allen and Jonas p.m. Capital One Bowl ——— we will wait and see,” Niners No. 16 Memphis vs. Marshall, 8 p.m. Sunday’s Games removed from the Superdome Jennings returned to the line- At Orlando, Fla. Tuesday’s Games Payout: $4.25 million N.Y. Islanders 7, N.Y. Rangers 4 coach Mike Nolan said of No. 1 UCLA vs. Cal State-Fullerton, 10:30 p.m. Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 2 field on a cart. up several weeks ago. Rookie Wisconsin (11-1) vs. Arkansas (10-3), 1 p.m. No. 6 Texas A&M at No. 9 LSU, 9 p.m. Smith, a 10th-year pro who Tight end Eric Johnson also tight end Vernon Davis, who (ABC) No. 14 Arizona vs. Louisville at New York, 9:30 Gator Bowl p.m. Monday’s Games has missed just four games in will miss another week with a broke his leg in late At Jacksonville, Fla. No. 17 Marquette va. Delaware St., 8 p.m. Boston 6, Montreal 5 Payout: $2.5 million No. 18 Gonzaga at Washington St., 10 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, inc. his tenure with San Francisco sprained knee ligament, and September and missed seven Georgia Tech (9-4) vs. West Virginia (10-2), 1 No. 21 Syracuse vs. No. 22 Oklahoma St. at New Nashville at Phoenix, inc. (5-7). “I don’t have that infor- p.m. (CBS) York, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, inc. cornerback Shawntae Spencer weeks, had the club’s only Rose Bowl No. 24 Xavier vs. Detroit, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Tuesday’s Games mation to really say that.” might need another week to long-term injury this season. At Pasadena, Calif. Florida at Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m. Payout: $17 million No. 2 Pittsburgh vs. Duquesne, 9 p.m. No. 7 Florida vs. Providence, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. Southern Cal (10-2) vs. Michigan (11-1), 5 p.m. Ottawa at N.Y. Islanders, 4:30 p.m. (ABC) No. 7 Duke vs. Holy Cross, 7 p.m. No. 15 Butler vs. Ball St., 7 p.m. Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. Fiesta Bowl No. 16 Memphis at Tennessee, 9 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 5 p.m. the Trailblazers were Melvin Weiper. At Glendale, Ariz. No. 19 Connecticut vs. Northeastern, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Payout: $17 million No. 23 Maryland vs. Fordham, 8 p.m. Columbus at Colorado, 6 p.m. Samuel with 13 points and The Mendocino College Boise State (12-0) vs. Oklahoma (11-2), 8:30 p.m. Thurday’s Games Carolina at Calgary, 6 p.m. Local (FOX) No. 4 Alabama at Notre Dame, 9 p.m. Eric Isaacson with 11. women’s basketball team’s Tuesday, Jan. 2 Friday’s Games Wednesday’s Games Orange Bowl No games scheduled Ottawa at Washington, 4 p.m. Continued from Page 6 The leading scorers for the next game will be at the Santa At Miami Saturday’s Games Montreal at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m. Eagles were Xavier White Payout: $17 million No. 1. UCLA vs. Texas A&M at Anaheim, Calif., Phoenix at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Rosa College Tournament Wake Forest (11-2) vs. Louisville (11-1), 8 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Carolina at Edmonton, 6:30 p.m. with eight, Josh Gipson with (FOX) No. 2 Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Nashville at Anaheim, 7 p.m. starting on Thursday and Wednesday, Jan. 3 No. 3 North Carolina vs. High Point, 7 p.m. College of the seven, and Canyon Miller and going until Saturday. Sugar Bowl No. 4 Alabama vs. Alabama St., 7 p.m. Redwoods Kao Saelee both with six. At New Orleans No. 5 Ohio State vs. Cleveland St., 4 p.m. Tournament The Eagles’ record is now 3-6 overall and will start league play on Wednesday This weekend the against Solano College at Mendocino College men’s home at 6 p.m. basketball team ventured to the College of the Redwoods Tournament in Eureka. In the Shasta College Eagles’ first game, they took Tournament on the host team, the College of the Redwoods, a team they The Mendocino College have become very familiar women’s basketball also ven- "LOOD"ANKOFTHE2EDWOODSHASDELIVEREDMORETHAN with early on this season. In tured this weekend to Shasta this game, Mendocino feel to College and in their first game TO,AKEAND-ENDOCINO the College of the Redwoods they lost to Lassen College UNITSOFBLOOD 82-60. The leading scorers for 69-40. The leading scorers for the Corsairs were Tom the Eagles were Kristen Andre COUNTIESTHISYEAR Higgins with 22, who was 6- with 19 points and Katie Stiles for-7 from behind the 3-point with 11. On Sunday the arc, and Kenneth Goodwin Eagles took on Sierra College who had 10. and lost to them 79-54. The The leading scorers for the leading scorers for the Eagles Eagles were Xavier White were Kristen Andre again with 11 points, Brandon with 15 points, Katie Stiles Ballard with 10, Canyon with 12 and Amber Shepherd Miller with nine and Kao with 11. Saelee with nine. “We have seen solid 0ATIENTSRELYON On Sunday, the Eagles took growth in our team the past on Centralia College and lost couple games,” said VOLUNTEERSLIKEYOU
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NEW YORK -- Shares of an analyst at Deutsche Bank. expects Pfizer to hike its Napodano said that until drugs of the same type, and “I have to give Pfizer cred- Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest “Clearly there is more pres- annual dividend from 96 cents investors see what those prod- there’s speculation that Merck it. They did everything the drugmaker, sank Monday on sure on them to do cost cut- to $1.10 per share in the next ucts are, he sees little reason & Co. is too. Merck declined right way,” Nissen said. news that the company had ting.” few weeks in the hopes of to buy the stock. He said he to say if it had such a drug in Analysts said that patients halted development of a key Pfizer will likely slash staff putting a floor on the stock. intends to review his “hold” its pipeline. sign waivers, acknowledging new cholesterol treatment. and accelerate merger and Jason Napodano, an analyst rating on the stock. Roche spokesman Darien that they are willingly partici- The stock fell $3.86, or licensing deals as the pressure at Zacks Independent Torcetrapib was designed Wilson said that in clinical tri- pating in an experiment, almost 14 percent, to $24.00 on it to improve its financial Research, doesn’t think the to raise levels of HDL, or als its compound has not which protect companies from in morning trading on the performance intensifies after dividend will be enough to what’s commonly known as shown a risk of elevated blood most lawsuits. However, New York Stock Exchange. the announcement. prop up the shares. He points good cholesterol. Pfizer has pressure and that it was slated Fordham University School of The company said Saturday Two months ago, Pfizer out that at the end of last two other products in early for introduction in 2009. Law professor Benjamin that an independent board said it would detail plans in month, Pfizer pulled out of its development to raise HDL, Pfizer was hoping to seek Zipursky said that warning monitoring a study for choles- January to turn the company deal with drugmaker Organon using the same method as approval for torcetrapib in the patients of risks doesn’t nec- terol treatment torcetrapib rec- into a more nimble organiza- to develop schizophrenia torcetrapib. It is too soon say second half of next year. essarily mean they can’t sue ommended that the work end tion that would go beyond the treatment asenapine. where they will be affected by Nissen said he will still later, especially if information because of an unexpected program announced last year Napodano said he expected the compound’s demise examine the results of the about the trial wasn’t ade- number of deaths. to cut $4 billion in expenses that drug to add $500 million because it still unclear what study, and that if the trial quately detailed or the compa- The news is devastating to by 2008. Patent expirations in sales by 2010 while by that caused the patient deaths in showed that the drug actually ny downplayed or hid any Pfizer, which had been count- will cost the company $14 bil- time torcetrapib’s sales would the trial. increased plaque, it would potential negative data about ing on the drug to revitalize lion annually between 2005 total $3 billion. Torcetrapib had been indicate that there is some- the drug. stagnant sales that have been and 2007. “Losing asenapine was a shown to raise blood pressure thing wrong with the way the Pfizer was planning to sell hurt by numerous patent expi- In the statement Pfizer hole in the boat. Now they in some patients but the other class of drugs works. torcetrapib in combination rations on key products. It has issued Saturday, CEO Jeff have hit an iceberg,” said two compounds haven’t dis- Nissen, who has been an with Lipitor. According to said it was spending around Kindler said the company’s Napodano. played such a side effect, outspoken critic of the phar- Pfizer spokesman Paul $800 million to develop torce- pace of transformation will be Pfizer reiterated it hopes to according to Pfizer. maceutical industry, said he Fitzhenry, 82 patients taking trapib, which was supposed to expedited because of the loss introduce six new products to Dr. Steven Nissen, chair- doesn’t believe Pfizer will the combination of torcetrapib fill the void when its best-sell- of torcetrapib although he did- the market by 2010, but man of cardiovascular medi- face any liability issues over died, compared with 51 deaths ing drug, cholesterol treat- n’t give any specifics. Last Napodano said its pipeline cine at the Cleveland Clinic, the trial because it acted swift- in the arm of the study where ment Lipitor, loses patent pro- week, Pfizer announced it was just doesn’t have another drug said it is too soon to say ly to tell the public and patients were taking Lipitor tection in either 2010 or 2011. cutting 20 percent, or 2,200 which offers the sales poten- whether the entire class of researchers about the prob- alone. Each arm of the study Lipitor sales totaled $12.2 bil- jobs, of its U.S. sales force. tial of torcetrapib. drugs known as CETP lem. The results were unex- had 7,500 patients. Pfizer said lion last year. 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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 44 3 54 35 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion TIRN 13 25 26 -15 Unscramble these four Jumbles, TAAR one letter to each square, 15 3 53 75 RLDV to form four ordinary words. 63 -7 66 -25 IAOI LEWNY CLUE: LIGHT ORDER GRID 107 ©2006 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 107 All Rights Reserved.

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26 8 11 17 DURA Ans: A 23 5 7 27 NTAN 328229 (Answers tomorrow) DTOY Jumbles: FAIRY KNIFE BESTOW WALRUS Yesterday’s 10 21 22 9 Answer: What the diners turned into at the busy NBEE 12/4/2006 restaurant — “WAITERS” Lying the last straw when dealing with crazy neighbor

Dear Annie: I have a neighbor who is creat- are on your way out when she drops by unex- people who have colds and coughs can certain- ing havoc in my life. I’m convinced “Ellen” is pectedly -- but it could still cause damage. You ly make you susceptible. Be sure the air vents mentally ill and becoming worse. Her “friend- do not have to be Ellen’s therapist, but if you above your head are open, and if no air is com- ship” has become a drain. ANNIE’S MAILBOX think she has mental health issues, you might ing through, ask your stewardess about getting When we first moved here, our children By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar encourage her to talk to a professional. (Say it some fresh air. Other recommendations include became pals and I found Ellen to be fun. As the might help with her marriage.) It could be ben- drinking lots of water and washing your hands years pass, however, I find the friendship is eficial for everyone. frequently. Enjoy your vacation. very one-sided. Ellen has a miserable marriage, much she has damaged our relationship. Dear Annie: Over the years, I can think of Dear Annie: This is in response to does not get along with her family, and has iso- I have been very good to Ellen, but I think quite a few times I have flown somewhere on “Anxious,” whose 16-year-old daughter is lated many friends due to her bizarre behavior. our friendship has run its course. I no longer vacation and gotten sick a day or so after under 5 feet and doesn’t look her age. I am 5 She never listens to anything I say -- it’s all want her coming to my home or involving my arrival. I assumed I’d just gotten run down. My feet nothing and small boned. It was not easy about her. She is consumed with money and family with her problems. Perhaps I should be last trip, I was on the plane for about an hour as a teenager. I was not taken seriously and constantly discusses how important it is to her. more sympathetic, but I simply cannot deal and suddenly, I became congested. I was mis- hated it with a passion. Ellen comes to my house, stays longer than with this anymore. erable with a cold for three days afterwards. However, she will reap the rewards later. I she is welcome, and the entire time, she gulps Short of moving across town or telling Ellen On the return flight, it happened again. am now 48 and look 30. It is wonderful, and I my wine. Since I believe she has a drug-and- that I no longer wish to see her, what are my I recently read an article explaining that am having the last laugh. I exercise and eat alcohol problem, I feel as if I’m enabling her options? I don’t want this to affect our chil- people get sick on planes because the air is right, and I’ve noticed younger men giving me by letting her drink at my house. dren’s friendship. -- Sick of Being Used recirculated. I am planning my next vacation the eye. So tell her to hang in there. Yes, it will and am truly anxious about booking a flight. The other day, Ellen blatantly lied to me and Dear Sick: This is going to affect the chil- be frustrating, but her time will come. -- Been upset my family in the process. I told her she dren’s friendship, so you’d best be prepared. What should I do? -- Please Don’t Ruin My Vacation Again There had violated my trust, but I don’t believe she There are polite ways to distance yourself -- Dear Been There: A lot of women would be understands the depth of my anger and how being “too busy” to socialize, telling her you Dear Vacation: Most airplanes now come equipped with HEPA air filters, which do a happy to drop a few inches in height to look 20 decent job of keeping out major viruses. years younger. 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856-06 HELP HELP HELP HELP 12-5/06 PUBLIC NOTICE 836-06 LEGAL NOTICE OF OBJECTION 12-5,12,19/06 10 NOTICES 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 813-06 ADOPTIONS & PROCESS WESTSHORE FUELS HAZARD TS No.: 20069017100310 FHA/VA/PMI No.: MENDOCINO Caretaker Team COUNTER PERSON Entry Level REDUCTION PROJECT 11-14,21,28,11-5/06 Notice Of Trustee's Sale YOU ARE IN DE- FOSTER CARE Position, Forest Must be able to multi FICTITIOUS COUNTY Mendocino National Forest, FAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED True to Life Children's property in Potter Vly task in fast paced Systems BUSINESS NAME DEPARTMENT Upper Lake Ranger District 11/16/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION Services seeks families. area. 3bd, 2bth hm, environment. Programmer/ STATEMENT OF SOCIAL TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY Reimbursement, training 15/wk for rent, knowl- Apply at The Environmental Assessment (EA) and File No.: 2006-F0734 SERVICES Analyst BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU & professional support edge req., exp. pref. Schat’s Bakery draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FON- THE FOLLOWING provided. 463-1100 Currently recruiting The Savings Bank NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE credit check and ref 113 W. Perkins St. SI) for the Westshore Fuels Hazard Reduc- PERSON(S) IS #236800809 for: of Mendocino tion Project have been completed and are OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, req. Reply to box (ARE) DOING BUSI- ■Office assistant III DIESEL County is seeking available for review at the Upper Lake Ranger YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On I, Lena Paiva, will no 02081, c/o Ukiah NESS AS: ■Senior Nurse MECHANIC applicants to fill the District Office. Alternative 2 proposes to im- 12/28/2006 at 10:00AM, First American Loan- longer be responsible Daily Journal, P.O. MALM, MALM Case Manager Excel. pay, good position of Systems plement thinning and fuel reduction treat- star Trustee Services, as duly appointed for debts incurred by Box 749, Ukiah, CA CELLARS, MALM ■ Programmer/ ments on approximately 1096 acres of Wild- anyone other than Senior Program benefits. 3 yrs. min. VINEYARDS, MALM Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust 95482 Analyst. Assists to land-Urban Interface (WUI) on the westside of myself. Specialist exp. Good DMV WINES, MALM recorded 11/19/2004, as Instrument No. develop or modify Lake Pillsbury, located in T18N, R10W, Sec- /s/Lena Paiva For further Classified record. 462-6721 tions 3, 4, 10, 14,15 and T19W, R10W, Sec- WINERY, MALM 2004-25995, in Book , Page , of Official Re- information sys- LENA PAIVA info go to: Representative DRIVER- tion 32, MDBM. The purpose of the Proposed WINERY & cords in the Office of the County Recorder of www.mss.ca.gov Position available. tems to meet the Action is to reduce the future risk of large de- VINEYARDS, 11-27/06 EXPERIENCED Mendocino County, State of California. Exe- to: “Career Approximately 32 hrs business require- structive wildfires, reduce the potential for MALM WINE WAGE Law Class & Trainees Needed. cuted by: Michael Cordis, a married man as Opportunities” per wk. No week- ments of Savings damage to property and natural resources, CELLERS, MALM Actions are pending Earn up to $40k+ his sole and separate property WILL SELL AT Or call the ends. Must have Bank users. Pre- improve firefighter and public safety, protect WINE CO. & MALM PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID- against fast food re- next year. No experi- wildlife, aquatic and riparian habitat, and im- MCDSS Jobline: great customer serv- pares detailed WINE starants & other bus- ence required. $0 prove forest health. Additional information re- DER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH 77-467-5866. All ice skills. Excellent specifications from COMPANY niess for not paying down. CDL Training garding this project can be obtained from: EQUIVALENT or other form of payment au- close 12/29/06 phone skills Good which queries and 4830 Monte Bloyd wages, overtime, & Available. Central Nancy Gard, 10025 Elk Mountain Road, Up- thorized by 2924h(b) (payable at time of sale spelling and typing programs will be per Lake, CA 95485, (707) 275-1410 or Road in lawful money of the United States) At the not giving meal & rest Refrigerated 1-800- TEACHER- abilities. Bilingual a written. Develops [email protected]. Philo , CA 95466 main entrance to the Mendocino County brakes. You may be 521-9277 x4779. Millwright plus. Must be reliable reports, tests, docu- This EA looks different from the traditional DIAMOND RIDGE Courthouse, 100 North State Street, Ukiah owed money! DRIVER- YOUR ESTATE WINERY Willits .20 FTE and able to pass ments & maintains Forest Service approach and includes a draft CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and Attourney Michael CHOICE: Temp Con- FONSI. The effects analysis in the EA is fo- AND VINEYARDS, $27.84-$46.36/hr. mandatory drug test. Third-Party applica- now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the Carver Toll Free trol, Team Expedited cused on the information that is most impor- INC. Regular teaching Starting pay $8.50 tions. Requires property situated in said County and State de- 877-219-8481 ($5k sign-on bonus). tant for determining whether or not there may 74 CLARK CENTER credential NOT per hour plus com- college-level com- be significant impacts from this proposed ac- scribed as: As more fully described in said WRONGFUL Dedicated runs. DRIVE reqd. Designated mission and benefits. puter science with tion. The Responsible Official, Blaine P. Bak- Deed of Trust APN #163-082-03-00 The CONVICTION, Ob- Company paid Com- Santa Rosa, CA Subjects Credential P/U application @ training in one or er, Upper Lake/Covelo District Ranger, will street address and other common designa- tained through Police mercial Drivers Li- 95476 issued based Hometown Shopper more programming consider the complete analysis contained in tion, if any, of the real property described & Prosecutor “Cor- cense training. this EA, the draft FONSI and the Project Plan- This business is con- upon work exp. 194 Ford rd. Ukiah languages, A.A. or above is purported to be: 1101 Road D Red- ruption”, Son Cru- www.Swift ning Record in reaching a final decision. The ducted by a Corpo- & HS grad. CLUSTER A.S. Degree desira- wood Valley CA 95470 The undersigned sades for Father’s TruckingJobs.com Project Planning Record is available at the ration. State of in- Mendocino County COORDINATOR ble. One or more Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor- 1-866-684-2519 Upper Lake Ranger District Office. corporation: Cali- Freedom. You’ll be Office of Education NEEDED For years experience in rectness of the street address and other com- Driver: The Westshore Fuels Hazard Reduction Proj- fornia. The registrant outraged. www.Free- www.mcoe.us Student Exchange structured program- ect is subject to the Healthy Forest Restora- commenced to trans- mon designation, if any, shown herein. Said Don’t just start your KenMiddleton.com 707-467-5012 Program. This part- ming, with Mid- tion Act (HFRA) objection process pursuant to act business under sale will be made, but without covenant or career, start it right. Comments: [email protected] time, work from home range PC comput- 36 CFR part 218, subpart A. This authorized the fictitious business warranty, expressed or implied, regarding ti- Company sponsored K.Middleton#179112, DEADLINE: position requires a ers, excellent com- HFRA project is not subject to the notice, name or names listed tle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the 1115 E. Pence Rd., CDL training in 3 comment and appeal procedures found at 36 12/12/06 motivated individual munication skills in above on August 1, remaining principal sum of the note(s) se- Cameron, MO. weeks. Must be 21. English. Recog- CFR part 215. 2006. Endorsed-Filed who enjoys working How to File an Objection and Timeframe cured by said Deed of Trust, with interest 64429. A National Sport and Have CDL? Tuition nized computing on October 25, 2006 with young people A written objection, including any attachments thereon, as provided in said note(s), advan- 1-816-632-7523. Fashion firm has im- Reimbursement! qualification or at the Mendocino from abroad. Please (incorporation of documents by reference ces, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, mediate openings for [email protected] equivalent experi- County Clerks Office. call 1-800-733-2773. shall not be allowed), must be filed (regular fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee sharp energetic peo- 1-800-6828 /s/Brendan E. Malm 20 PERSONALS CNAs needed AM & ence. One or more mail, fax, electronic, hand-delivery, express and of the trusts created by said Deed of ple. Make great mon- DRIVER: TAKE years experience delivery, or messenger service) within 30 BRENDAN E. MALM Hard working guy, PM shifts New wage Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance ey and see the USA. CARE of your Family. days of the date of publication this legal no- President looking to meet a scale. Great work at- including some pro- of the obligation secured by the property to be Must be 18. Call Join ours. Consistent tice in the Ukiah Daily Journal. The publica- woman in her 40’s, mosphere. Hire on gramming. Equiva- 824-06 sold and reasonable estimated costs, expens- 1-877-646-5050. miles, regional and tion date in the Ukiah Daily Journal is the ex- slim-med. build. For a bonus. Contact Dawn lent combination of 11-21,28,12-5,12/06 es and advances at the time of the initial pub- ACCOUNTING dedicated runs. Com- clusive means for calculating the time to file friend or more to or Deana 462-1436 education and ex- an objections, and those wishing to object FICTITIOUS lication of the Notice of Sale is $238,891.44 MANAGER pany paid Commer- perience preferred hang with & have fun. Come Join our should not rely upon dates or timeframe infor- BUSINESS NAME The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust Under the direction of cial Drivers License Full benefits pack- PO Box 1872 Willits, Health Care mation provided by any other source. STATEMENT heretofore executed and delivered to the un- the Fiscal Services training. www. age available. Objections will be accepted only from those CA 95490 Specialists at File No.: 2006-F0708 dersigned a written Declaration of Default and Director; Plans, SwiftTruckingJobs.com Salary; who have previously submitted written com- HomeCare & THE FOLLOWING Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of De- LOST & organizes, develops, 1-866-476-6828. $2894-$4340 ments specific to the Westshore Fuels Haz- Hospice Services PERSON(S) IS fault and Election to Sell. The undersigned 30 FOUND EOE per month DOE. ard Reduction Project during scoping or other monitors, analyzes Mendocino County. opportunities for public comment. (ARE) DOING BUSI- caused said Notice of Default and Election to Fawn colored Chi. DRIVERS - Golden Deadline to apply: the District budget. Great dynamic Team The minimum content requirements of an ob- NESS AS: Sell to be recorded in the county where the mix, found Anderson State Overnight is Monday, December Desired: 5 yrs. expe- and Benefits. jection pursuant to 36 CRF 218.7 are: (1) ob- BASKETS BY real property is located. Date: 12/6/2006 First Vly., on 11/30, hiring full & part- 18, 2006 at 4 p.m. jector’s name and address, with telephone rience, 2 yrs. college. Don’t miss this BLAIR American Title Insurance Company Loanstar contact Humane time drivers with in- To obtain an number, if available; (2) signature or other Info. & App.: opportunity. 108 N. Hortense St. Mortgagee Services, L.L.C. 3 First American Society 485-0123. sured, dependable application, call verification of authorship upon request (a Ukiah Unified School •Occupational Ukiah, CA 95482 Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Loanstar Mortga- van or pickup Chandler Foster at scanned signature for electronic mail may be gee Services, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt FOUND: Garment District Personnel Therapist: PT filed with the objection). When multiple names Blair Lynn Carlson w/shell for local 707-462-6613 or bag with men’s Commission •Home Health are listed on an objection, identification of the 108 N. Hortense St. collector attempting to collect a debt. Any in- morning small pack- apply in person at clothes on Sanford Aide: FT lead objector, with verification of their identity Ukiah, CA 95482 formation obtained will be used for that pur- 1056 N. Bush St., age delivery routes 200 N. School St. Ranch Rd. 367-1141 •Physical Ther. PT provided upon request; (3) name of the proj- This business is con- pose. For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Ukiah, CA 95482, based in Ukiah. Ukiah, CA 95482 •RN: FT, PT ect, name and title of the Responsible Official, ducted by an Individ- Call (714) 573-1965 P264837 12/5, 12/12, Lost Lab Husky mix 463-5205. Job Earn a competitive EEO AA m/f/v/d and name of the National Forest and /or Call 707-459-1818 ual. The registrant 12/19/2006 black female 2 col- description available wage plus mileage Ranger District on which the proposed project commenced to trans- lars. Rdwd Val. at: www.edjoin.org ask for Clinical Mgr. F/T energetic Sales will be implemented; and (4) sufficient narra- reimbursement plus Reward. 485-8902 Come Join our Rep. for Westgate tive description of those aspects of the pro- act business under E.O.E. additional reim- posed project addressed by the objection, the fictitious business Lost Sharpei Mix on Closes: 12/20/06 Health Care bursement for fuel Petroleum! Sonoma specific issues related to the proposed proj- name or names listed the 27th. Choclate All Shifts FT & PT Specialists at cost. Routes availa- Lake & Mendo. ect, and suggested remedies which would re- above on October HomeCare & County. Must be brwn/tan. Chronic Available!!! ble Mon-Fri and solve the objection. 17, 2006. Endorsed- Ukiah hlth, needs meds, Hospice Services Tues-Sat. Benefits driven, personable & No experience Objections are to be filed with the Reviewing Filed on October 17, 462-0265 lv. mess. Mendocino County. available including dependable! College Officer, Thomas A.. Contreras, Forest Super- 2006 at the Mendoci- needed. Higher wage Great dynamic Team health coverage and Degree or 2-3 yrs. visor, 825 N. Humboldt Ave, Willows, CA Daily no County Clerks Of- with experience. and Benefits. sales exp.; Benefits, 95988. The office business hours for those 401K with Company This year’s seniors car allowance, 401K. submitting hand-delivered objections are 8:00 fice. Don’t miss this match. AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, ex- /s Blair Carlson Journal welcome. Full train- opportunity. Call Steven Koller Fax resume to Lori cluding holidays. Objections may be submit- BLAIR CARLSON ing provided. Drug •Occupational 866-779-7726. 925-957-9589 or ted by FAX (530-934-7384), or electronically 855-06 SIAMESE CAT testing required, can- Therapist: PT [email protected] Delivered No phone calls please. in acceptable formats (email message, plain 12-5,12,19,26/06 Found in Ukiah nabis not tested for •Home Health EDITOR NEEDED text (.txt), rich text (.rtf) or Word (.doc)), to F/T Receptionist/ FICTITIOUS wearing a white & hire. Assist disabled Aide: FT The Lake County comments-pacificsouthwest- Advertising Director BUSINESS NAME to Your pink collar. If you lost in their home and on •Physical Ther. PT Record-Bee is look- [email protected] with Subject: West- High energy, multi- STATEMENT this cat, please go to outings. Call for •RN: Case manager: ing for an experi- shore Fuels Hazard Reduction Project. tasker, personable File No.: 2006-F0773 Mendocino County interview. 485-5168 FT/PT positions enced community for multi-location THE FOLLOWING Door Animal Control, 298 Call 707-459-1818 journalist to lead our 844-06 Assistant Manager Real Estate office. PERSON(S) IS Plant Road, Ukiah. ask for Clinical Mgr. newsroom. The 12-5,12/06 with significant Computer, multi-line (ARE) DOING BUSI- Ask to see the Community Catalysts managing editor is ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE computer Exp. need- phones, front office NESS AS: Siamese in cage seeks Skills Coaches responsible the day- Notice is hereby given that the undersigned ed. Apply in person experience. Must RED MOUNTAIN #65. If you are miss- to work in the to-day operations of intends to sell the personal property and at Photo Finish have own transporta- WINE COMPANY ing any cats, please PLUM HOUSE. the newsroom in- household items described below to enforce a 125 N. State St. tion. Salary negotia- 5341 Old River Road drop by ASAP to Fun Working cluding assigning lien imposed on said property under the CA. 462-6242 ble. Pick up applica- Ukiah, CA 95482 claim or adopt. Environment! and editing news Self-Service Storage Facility Act (Bus. & Prof. tion at 444 N. State Dolan & Sons LLC C.C.C. is seeking Working with individ- stories and oversee- Code ss 21700-21716). The undersigned will HELP St. Ukiah, CA 95482 5341 Old River Road Special Corpsmem- uals with develop- ing page layout. The sell at public sale by competitive bidding on WANTED 120 ideal candidate will December 14, 2006 at 10:30 A. M. on the Ukiah, CA 95482 ber at $10.25/hour. mental disabilities in NCO Head Start - $22,000- LOVE have newsroom premises where said property has been stor- This business is Good interaction with their home. All posi- Ukiah PREGNANCY? Be- management expe- ed and which are located at Red Carpet conducted by a Lim- young adult’s 18-25 tions avail. Wage Facilities Mgr - Two come a Surrogate! rience or several Mini-Storage, 151 Lake Mendocino Dr., ited Liability Com- years old. P/T, F/T begins $8.50-$10 yrs exp. in ppty or fa- Make dreams come years reporting County of Mendocino, Ukiah, CA, the fol- pany. The registrants Swing & Graveyard DOE. Excel. bens. cility mgmt. Knowl- true. Carry someone and/or editing expe- lowing: commenced to trans- shift /must be DMV, Drug test, H.S. edge of leases & else’s baby who can’t rience for a newspa- Sasha Bernier (Hshld Items) Unit#I-56 act business under available weekends. diploma or equiv. rental agreements. without help. Profes- per. Email resume Bryant M. Herrera(Hshld Items) Unit#M-3 the fictitious business Call Sue or Marlene Pick up an app. at Ensure compliance sional agency to sup- with cover letter to Susan McLaren (Hshld Items) Unit#M-60 name or names listed 707-463-2822 x 205 401A, Talmage Rd., w/child care facil li- port your journey. Publisher Gregg Jillian A.Ferguson(Hshld Items)Unit#P-417 above on November in Ukiah. Questions? censing req’s. $16.80 www.Surrogate CABLE/LINE McConnell at Purchases must be paid for at the time of pur- 22, 2006. Endorsed- 462-2395. E.O.E. /hr + Bene’s. Must Filed on November Web.com INSTALLER. Learn Facility # 236801959 gmcconnell@ complete NCO appl. chase in cash. All purchased items sold as it, 1-800-877-4438. 28, 2006 at the Men- to install, maintain, Dispatcher, heavy record-bee.com. & include transcripts, where is and must be removed at the time of repair interior comm. sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event docino County Clerks phones, comp liter- 800-606-5550 or EXP. MECHANIC. systems. No experi- Home Care Options of settlement between owner and obligated Office. Elect./Hyd./Weld. ate, flex. hrs, nights www.ncoinc.org ence req’d. To age & wkds, Apply in seeks caregivers for party. Auctioneer: Douglas P. Carter, (707) /s/Heath Dolan w/tools. Benefits. Closes: 5 PM 12/12 person at 960 N. PT & FT & live in. 468-8887 Bond #RED 1040197 HEATH DOLAN Training. Lampson 34 w/H.S. diploma. (Postmarks not ac- MEMBER 468-0123 Tractor 707-463-1210 Call 1-800-345-6289. State St. Ukiah EOE. 462-6888 cepted). EOE 14- TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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Days: CHAIRS & SCOOT- REAL ESTATE $675/lease Chihuahua Cross 770 interest to RCRC, rotating start days. be DOT compliant. 744-1988 800-843-1111 ERS at little or no BUS: 20 pass. 1993 Fox Terrier. Born 1Have equity in your Therapeutic Evenings: Beverly Sanders Chevy Eldorado Aer- Attn: HR, 1116 $19.25 hr (after train- All positions req. cost to seniors/disa- 10/9. Beautiful marks. property? Income Residential Staff 323-936-2000. Realty 462-5198 otech, 199,745 mi. Airport Park Blvd. ing). $20.50 after 6 successful results bled with Medicare, $250ea. 456-0703 or credit problems? for shelter prog. CHP approved. Runs Ukiah, CA 95482 months. Quarterly of physical and BUSINESS LEE KRAEMER MediCal or Insur- Unusual property working w/at-risk Fox Terrier Beagle good. $9000. HR@redwood- Bonus Program, drug screen upon 210 OPPORT. PROPERTY MGMT ance. Free Delivery, Interest rates as low as 1% coastrc.org or fax: Health Benefits, job offer. youth in Willits. A CASH COW!! 90 Spacious 1bd1ba. 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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs Today Wed. Today Wed. TODAY and tonight’s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 76/44/s 74/45/s Napa 63/38/s 63/40/s Antioch 60/35/pc 61/39/pc Needles 66/34/s 71/40/s 66° Arroyo Grande 73/41/s 71/42/s Oakland 63/40/s 64/41/s Sunrise today ...... 7:17 a.m. Atascadero 71/31/s 71/32/s Ontario 78/38/s 79/39/s Sunset tonight ...... 4:50 p.m. Rockport 55/45 Auburn 62/40/s 62/41/pc Orange 78/43/s 74/44/s Moonrise today ...... 5:17 p.m. Barstow 57/33/s 59/33/s Oxnard 68/45/s 65/44/s Sunny much of the time Moonset today ...... 8:22 a.m. Laytonville Big Sur 69/48/s 69/48/s Palm Springs 74/44/s 76/46/s Covelo 56/30 Bishop 56/16/s 62/17/s Pasadena 77/46/s 74/47/s 59/34 Blythe 70/33/s 71/36/s Pomona 79/42/s 77/44/s MOON PHASES Burbank 79/41/s 77/43/s Potter Valley 62/34/s 63/33/pc TONIGHT Westport California City 59/36/s 69/35/s Redding 60/29/pc 59/31/s Last New First Full 57/43 Carpinteria 65/48/s 63/50/s Riverside 79/35/s 79/37/s Catalina 71/57/s 69/56/s Sacramento 56/33/pc 59/35/pc 34° Chico 59/39/pc 61/38/s Salinas 70/41/s 70/41/s Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 56/41/s 55/42/s San Bernardino 79/39/s 78/41/s Dec. 12 Dec. 20 Dec. 27 Jan. 3 59/36 Death Valley 65/37/s 66/38/s San Diego 67/46/s 67/46/s Chilly this evening; otherwise, 54/50 Downey 76/46/s 73/48/s San Fernando 77/47/s 74/47/s clear Encinitas 69/41/s 69/43/s San Francisco 62/45/s 63/45/s ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 74/37/s 74/38/s San Jose 65/41/s 65/43/s 60/30 Eureka 56/39/pc 58/39/pc San Luis Obispo 75/36/s 70/38/s Ukiah through 2 p.m. Monday 57/44 Redwood Valley Fort Bragg 54/50/s 54/51/pc San Rafael 60/48/s 59/47/s WEDNESDAY 62/35 Temperature Fresno 63/36/s 61/38/s Santa Ana 72/41/s 72/40/s 63° High ...... 73° UKIAH Gilroy 69/40/s 70/41/s Santa Barbara 66/36/s 66/37/s Low ...... 33° 66/34 Indio 72/33/s 74/36/s Santa Cruz 67/45/s 67/46/s 32° Normal high ...... 57° Lakeport Irvine 72/41/s 72/40/s Santa Monica 69/46/s 68/47/s Normal low ...... 37° 65/42 Hollywood 77/47/s 74/48/s Santa Rosa 62/35/s 62/37/s Philo Record high ...... 77° in 1958 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 74/34/s 71/34/s S. Lake Tahoe 49/13/s 52/17/s 64/40 Boonville Lodi 58/37/pc 60/38/pc Stockton 55/34/pc 58/35/pc Several hours of sun Record low ...... 22° in 1936 64/40 65/40 Precipitation Lompoc 69/39/s 63/39/s Tahoe Valley 49/13/s 52/18/s Long Beach 71/43/s 73/44/s Torrance 68/49/s 67/50/s 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Mon...... 0.00” Gualala Los Angeles 78/49/s 76/49/s Vacaville 59/35/pc 60/35/pc THURSDAY Month to date ...... 0.01” Mammoth 52/25/s 52/25/s Vallejo 62/43/s 62/44/s Normal month to date ...... 0.76” 58/48 Clearlake 67/42 Marysville 58/35/s 58/37/s Van Nuys 79/39/s 77/41/s 62° Season to date ...... 4.41” Modesto 59/36/pc 59/37/pc Visalia 56/34/pc 55/35/pc Last season to date ...... 7.57” Monrovia 77/46/s 75/48/s Willits 60/30/s 61/30/pc Normal season to date ...... 9.09” Cloverdale 38° Monterey 67/42/s 67/43/s Yosemite Valley 59/32/s 58/34/s 65/44 Morro Bay 68/36/s 69/37/s Yreka 40/20/s 45/19/pc Periods of clouds and Forecasts and graphics provided by sunshine AccuWeather, Inc. ©2006 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: 725.65 feet; Storage: 49,604 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 0 cfs Outflow: 16 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .034 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: 1.40 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .027 ppm (.25 ppm) Old bills revived as post-election Legislature comes back By SAMANTHA YOUNG and DON Schwarzenegger, who vetoed a near- They destroy the institution of mar- cooperate with members of both par- leaders are promoting measures next THOMPSON ly identical gay marriage bill in riage,” Thomasson said at a press ties. year that would strip legislators’ Associated Press 2005, would change his position on conference outside the Capitol. “We can accomplish extraordi- power to draw their own districts, an SACRAMENTO — California’s the new bill. Schwarzenegger has For their part, Assembly and nary things this year if we continue effort that has failed in the past part- newly sworn Legislature on Monday said it is up to voters or the courts, Senate leaders sought to emphasize working together,” Schwarzenegger ly because Republicans have resisted picked up where the old one left off, not lawmakers, to settle the con- bipartisanship in the ceremonial fes- said. “Let us find the things we have Democrats’ efforts to extend term introducing an emotional bill to tentious issue of gay marriage. tivities, despite their differing agen- in common rather than things we limits. legalize gay marriage and delving California law does not permit das. should fight over.” On Monday, Assembly into a power struggle over Central gay marriage, but gay couples who Assembly lawmakers unanimous- In both chambers, legislators Republican Leader Mike Villines, R- register as domestic partners are ly elected Fabian Nunez, D-Los Valley flooding. introduced bills addressing flood Clovis, introduced a constitutional While legislative leaders struck a given most of the same rights as mar- Angeles, to his third term as speaker, control, one of the most pressing and amendment that would let a citizens’ bipartisan tone for the session that ried couples. making him the longest serving divisive issues in the Central Valley, A Superior Court in San Francisco speaker since Willie Brown. Brown, commission draw district lines. gets under way in January, rank and after other measures foundered last file members revived bills that have ruled last year that having separate who was elected before term limits, Villines unseated Assembly GOP rules for gay and straight couples served as speaker from 1981 to 1995. year. Leader George Plescia of La Jolla divided the Capitol. “We have much to do in the com- Assemblyman Mark Leno, D-San was unconstitutional. But an appeals In the Senate, Don Perata, D- last month in a battle over legislative Francisco, reintroduced legislation court reversed that decision in Oakland, was re-elected to a second ing term,” said Nunez. “Too much to Republicans’ relationship with their let any excessive partisanship or that would allow gay couples to October, saying it was up to the term. Republican governor. Senate GOP rigid ideology get in the way.” marry in the state of California. And Legislature, not the courts, to decide Both men said they hope to con- Leader Dick Ackerman of Fullerton Sen. Carole Migden, D-San whether to change the traditional tinue working with Schwarzenegger Nunez invited Schwarzenegger to attend the swearing-in ceremonies. narrowly survived a leadership chal- Francisco, introduced a bill that definition of marriage. and legislative Republicans on issues lenge Monday from Sen. Jim Battin, Randy Thomasson, president of including health care, education, His appearance marked the first time would let unmarried, heterosexual R-Palm Desert. Battin criticized couples register as domestic part- the conservative Campaign for alternative energy, and prison in modern history a governor has ners. Children and Families, urged reform. Schwarzenegger won easy welcomed new members to the Ackerman for bypassing Leno said he hoped the Schwarzenegger to veto both bills. re-election last month after a cam- Capitol. Republicans to reach agreements Republican Gov. Arnold “These bills abolish marriage. paign that highlighted his ability to Schwarzenegger and legislative with Democrats and the governor. Study: Government has looked Cannabis club vows to keep in the wrong place for bird flu operating despite city order By LIBBY QUAID ing about who do your neigh- through 2005. By MIKE MARTINEZ protected property rights.'' ule a hearing and go from AP Food and Farm Writer bors trade with, and who do “I’m not saying it’s the Tri-Valley Herald Although there is nothing there.'' WASHINGTON — Birds your trading partners trade fault of the study; the study is TRACY - The medical in the city code specifically Sartor maintained his posi- from Latin America — not with,” Kilpatrick said. “We designed to look at what hap- marijuana dispensary, which need to be looking both south banning medical marijuana tion that the sale of medical from the north — are most pened in the past,” Swayne was ordered to close by the dispensaries, there's also noth- marijuana isn't a listed use likely to bring deadly bird flu and north.” said. “We have to be very city of Tracy, has filed a ing that allows for it. Last under the city code. He said to the main U.S., researchers The study concluded that careful not to over-interpret. request for an administrative said Monday, suggesting the “current American surveil- month, the collective was the store front never should There is a limit on how recent hearing and vowed to contin- ordered by city code enforce- have opened and the city government might miss the lance plans that focus primar- the data is.” ue operating. H5N1 virus because biolo- ily on the Alaskan migratory ment officers to ``discontinue would prefer they shut down In addition, Agriculture Oakland attorney James the non-listed use of distribut- because they are out of com- gists have been looking in the bird pathway may fail to Department officials said they Anthony said the Valley wrong direction. detect the introduction of ing medical marijuana'' in pliance. are not focusing exclusively Wellness Center is a legal Tracy by Dec. 5. In 1996, California voters The United States’ $29 mil- H5N1 into the United States medical cannabis collective on Alaska. City officials contend the passed Proposition 215 - the lion bird flu surveillance pro- in time to prevent its spread More resources have been and would remain open under into domestic poultry.” group misrepresented them- Compassionate Use Act - pro- gram has focused heavily on spent in Alaska than in other the threat of fines and cita- The report is the first to selves on their business viding the seriously ill with migratory birds flying from states so far, but testing is hap- tions. combine the DNA fingerprint license, saying their activity the right to obtain and use Asia to Alaska, where pening throughout the lower ``It causes no harm, and it researchers this year collected of the H5N1 virus in different would be ``retail sales con- marijuana for medical purpos- 48, and the U.S. is even help- provides a beneficial commu- tens of thousands of samples countries with data on the nity service on a nonprofit ducted by a non-profit corpo- es. from wild birds nesting on movement of migratory birds ing Mexico do surveillance, said Tom DeLiberto, the basis,'' Anthony wrote in an e- ration.'' The San Joaquin County frozen tundra before making and commercial poultry in mail. ``The city's legal posi- ``It would have surprised District Attorney's office their way south. those countries. department’s National Wildlife Disease Coordinator. tion - that anything not explic- me not to (file an appeal), but interprets the retail sale of Those birds present a much The analysis helped to itly permitted is therefore pro- it doesn't surprise me,'' Bill marijuana, even those who lower risk than migratory determine, for example, that “We have more informa- tion now than we did when we hibited - is dubious and Sartor, Tracy's assistant city have a doctor's recommenda- birds that make their way the outbreak of bird flu in infringes on constitutionally attorney, said. ``We'll sched- tion, as illegal. north from South America Turkey likely didn’t come designed the surveillance effort last fall,” DeLiberto through Central America and from poultry imports from • Willits • Mexico, where controls on Thailand, as previously said. 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O N M A I N Americas than from migratory been killed to keep it from birds,” said Kilpatrick, of the U.S. officials cautioned Home that the study is not the final spreading. Consortium for Conservation So far, the virus has killed Medicine in New York. Other authority on the spread and Care Options researchers on the study came prevention of bird flu. mostly people who had close from the Smithsonian “When you look at scientif- contact with sick birds or their In-Home Assisted Care Services droppings, but scientists fear Institution. ic literature, it’s a big puzzle. Select Your Options! If bird flu arrives in Mexico This puts in a few more the virus could someday or somewhere farther south, it pieces,” said David Swayne, mutate into a form that Personal Attendants Bonded & Insured could be a matter of time director of the Agriculture spreads easily among people. 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