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7 58551 69301 0 WEDNESDAY Jan. 3, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 14 pages, Volume 148 Number 269 email: [email protected] Poll says state’s voters want a health care fix By MIKE ZAPLER who works for an airline, dubbed 2007 “the year of specifics, the GOP governor Foundation estimated that a MediaNews reflects those anxieties. At one health care” and plans to has emphasized a general family of four in California Sacramento Bureau time, her employer paid the unveil his closely guarded need for “shared responsibili- pays an extra $1,186 a year in SACRAMENTO - As Gov. full cost of her insurance, she reform ideas on Monday, ty” - among employers, indi- premiums to subsidize care Arnold Schwarzenegger puts said. But over time, her com- sparking what he hopes will viduals and government - to for the uninsured, and the final touches on his pro- pany asked her to pay more become a collaborative, bipar- expand access to the estimated Schwarzenegger recently posal to revamp the state’s ail- and more until she quit her tisan overhaul effort. 6.6 million Californians who dubbed those costs a “hidden ing health-care system, a new plan and piggybacked onto Democratic legislators, led lack insurance for all or part tax.” statewide poll suggests that her husband’s insurance. by Senate President Pro Tem of the year. An aide to Schwarzenegger only a bare majority of “It’s getting more expen- Don Perata and Assembly Increasingly, Schwarz- said the new California Field California voters are satisfied sive and it’s not getting any Speaker Fabian Nunez, have enegger says, people with poll validates the governor’s with the current system, and a better,” Kim-Tangney said. released outlines of their own insurance are bearing the costs decision to make health-care large majority worry about “The whole health care insur- Capitol report health plans and are expected of treating people who lack reform a top priority this year. what the future may bring. ance industry needs to be from the to provide more details this coverage and use the emer- “Clearly,” said communica- Chunghee Kim-Tangney, a reformed.” Sacramento Bureau month. gency room for care. A study 41-year-old Campbell resident Schwarzenegger has Without revealing by the New America See HEALTH, Page 14 Remains ID’d IT’S A NEW YEAR BOY The Daily Journal been depressed and possibly The human remains found suicidal, according to the Saturday near Big River Haul MCSO. Road in Mendocino are those A forensic anthropologist of Daniel Robert Niven, the will examine the human Mendocino County Sheriff’s remains as part of a continu- Office announced Tuesday. ing investigation. Foul play is Tentative identification not suspected. was initially made from arti- Niven’s remains were cles found at the recovery found by a family hiking on scene. Dental X-rays on file the Ten Mile Haul Road. with the Department of MCSO Lt. D.J. Miller said the Justice were forwarded to a forensic odontologist, who children were running ahead confirmed the identity of their mother when they dis- through dental comparison. covered bones on a game trail. Niven was reported miss- In addition to the bones, ing by family members to the Sheriff’s deputies found the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office remains of clothes in the in December of 1979. At the undergrowth near the trail. time of the disappearance There is no more informa- Niven was reported to have tion available at press time. Trucker spills milk on 101 By BEN BROWN stop,” Simas said. The Daily Journal Hastings tried to reseal the You aren’t supposed to cry truck, but it was no use. over spilled milk, but appar- “Unfortunately, due to the ently you can be cited for it. amount of fluid it couldn’t be That was the lesson King’s recapped,” Simas said. “He County Truck Lines driver lost the whole load.” Richard Hastings, 49, of The California Department Laura McCutcheon/The Daily Journal Tulare learned Monday when of Transportation, the The Barajas family is happy to have a new addition. Raul Barajas, Magali, and Teresa, stand beside the tanker truck he was dri- the hospital bed and 3-year-old Jasmine sits next to her new baby brother, Raul, and mother, Eva. Mendocino County ving dumped 4,651 gallons of Department of Transportation, milk onto Highway 101. the Mendocino County Family surprised by New Year delivery Hastings was driving his Department of Environmental load north from Petaluma to health and the Fish and Game The Daily Journal with the job she did the first time. Eureka when, for unknown Eva Barajas was expecting her son The first thing she wants to do department all responded to reasons, the cap sealing his this incident. to arrive mid-January, but he made with her son? truck came loose, said other plans. “Hug him ... take really good care Simas said environmental California Highway Patrol health was responsible for the Baby Raul Barajas Jr. gave his of him,” she said, using her daugh- officer Bob Simas. mother notice Monday morning. ters as interpreters. cleanup of the milk and that The milk covered the right the spill was not classified a They arrived at Ukiah Valley The infant’s father echoed her sen- lane of northbound Highway Medical Center at 11:30 a.m. New timents, word for word. 101 from the East Perkins hazard because the milk did Year’s Day and he was born less than Teresa said she is excited to have a Street overcrossing, to the not get into any waterways. four hours later at 3:08 p.m., weigh- baby brother and the first thing she Calpella off-ramp where Simas said CalTrans did ing in at 5 pounds, 13 ounces. He is wants to do with him, is “play.” Hastings pulled off the road. not have to close the road dur- 20 inches long, healthy, and clearly Magali, too, is happy her family’s CHP officers responded to ing the cleanup because crews loved by his family. Baby Raul Barajas, 1 day old. new addition is a boy. When asked reports, Monday night, that were able to work from the The New Year’s Day surprise why, she couldn’t say, but Teresa Hastings’ truck was leaking road’s shoulder. remained at Ukiah Valley Medical stood up from her hospital bed to answered the question for her: white liquid onto the highway. Hastings was cited on sus- Center on Tuesday with his doting tend to her son who was lying in a “(Boys) are more interesting to play Simas said Hastings picion of dumping a his load mother, his father, Raul, and his three bassinet. She wrapped him snugly in with,” she said. became aware that he was los- onto the roadway. Hastings older sisters, Teresa, 11, Magali, 10, his baby blanket as he slept, and then Asked how she liked having a ing his load and pulled over was released once his truck and Jasmine, 3. rewrapped the blanket around him baby brother, Jasmine said simply, onto the Calpella off-ramp. was secured. Eva, though admittedly tired, again, a while later, as if not satisfied “happy.” “He tried to get to the first Ben Brown can be reached at place he could pull over and [email protected] Highway Patrol reports DUIs down slightly this New Year By BEN BROWN during the New Year holiday week- Highway patrol officers also made said. “It was a relatively quiet week- During the Fourth of July holiday The Daily Journal end which started on Friday at 6 p.m. eight DUI arrests during the end.” in 2006, the Highway Patrol made 11 The number of drunken driving and lasted until 12 a.m. on New Christmas holiday weekend, Simas A Maximum Enforcement Period drunken driving arrests and respond- arrests over the holiday weekend Year’s Day. said. is a period of a few days, usually ed to three injury accidents, includ- dipped slightly as the California Officers of the Ukiah Police Simas said CHP officers also over a holiday weekend, when the ing one that resulted in fatal injuries Highway Patrol observed a Department arrested six. responded to seven traffic accidents CHP puts 80 percent of uniformed when the driver overturned her vehi- Maximum Enforcement Period. During the 2005 New Years week- but that none of them were serious or officers on the road to watch for cle and struck a redwood tree. CHP officer Robert Simas said end, CHP officers made nine DUI resulted in injuries. speeding, drunken driving and peo- Ben Brown can be reached at CHP officers made eight DUI arrests arrests. “They were all non-injury,” Simas ple violating seat-belt laws. [email protected] It’s in the Everything children’s shop BAG SALE! 211 S. State St., Ukiah is 30% Off 2 – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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[\ sadena City College. In where he served eight grandchil- fiber of his being 1963 he transferred on the Policy Committee. dren and numerous great into the sport he was play- CARL W. (BUNNY) to U.C. Berkeley and grad- He is survived by his and great-great ing. He was an avid RYNEARSON uated with honors wife of forty-two years, grandchildren. snowboarder, enjoyed Carl passed away in 1965 with a B.S. in Kirsten, son RobRoy and Memorial contributions hunting, hiking, camp- Wednesday, December 27, Forestry. While at Cal his wife Sharon of to Ukiah Hospice are ing and was also a very 2006. He was 83. he met and married his Woodland, CA and two preferred by the family. good cook for his Carl was born in Salt wife Kirsten. They granddaughters, Kait- The Eversole Mortuary young age. He was a gentle, Lake City, Utah on moved to Ukiah in 1965 lyn 17 and Taylor 13. is in charge of arrange- sweet, lovable March 11, 1923. He came and have been Men- Respecting John’s ments. young man and God’s gift to San Francisco, docino County residents wishes, there will be no [\ to the world. California in 1942, moved ever since. memorial or service. Brandon is survived by to Boonville, Califor- He started his employ- Memorial contributions his mother Christine nia in 1953, then moved to ment in Ukiah as a for- may be made on Bourke, father and step- Ukiah, California ester for Masonite Corp. John’s behalf to the mother Brent and in 1970. He retired from He later joined Memorial Scholarship Debbie Christensen, broth- the Mendocino Coun- Threeco, Inc., logging with Fund of Mendocino County er Nick Christen- ty Public Works Albert A. Elmer Farm Bureau, sen, step-brother Cody Department in 1988 after and Larry Hamilton. 303-C Talmage Road, Goss, grandparents 21 years of County Service. Threeco was later bought Ukiah, CA 95482 - Don and Shirley Carl is survived by his JOHN MAXWELL out by Masonite. Employed (707) 462-6664. Christensen, Gordon wife Rose Rynearson MACGREGOR again by Mason- John will be greatly Bourke, and two families: John Maxwell ite, John worked his way missed by family, friends Ed and Nancy Dumire, From California he has MacGregor passed away through the ranks to and the community. He tilt- aunts and uncles three children; Stan unex- become Senior V.P. of ed at many a wind- Lance and Nancy (Speed) Rynearson, Roger pectedly on December Hardboard Opera- mill, but he had the Christensen (and cousin (Red) Rynearson 26th, 2006 in Ukiah, tions. John retired in 1990 courage of his certainty Camryn), Kurt and Sandy and Sheila Rynearson. He following a brief illness. He to the Wonder and a unique sense of Christensen, Aaron has two grandchildren; was born May Ranch. humor. He is irreplace- Bourke and Lauren de Keri Rynearson-Garrity 15th, 1937 in Los Angeles John was involved with able. Bruyn, dear friend Eric and Shannon Markegard, and raised in the several county organi- [\ Odlozil and numerous and one great-grandchild Antelope Valley. As a young zations. He was a proud DOROTHY EMMONS BRANDON DONALD other relatives. Anthony Rynearson. man John had member of Mendoci- Private services will be CHRISTENSEN Brandon’s services will From Utah Carl is sur- several jobs, his favorite no County Farm Bureau held at a later date for Brandon passed away on be held on January 6, vived by three children; being a fire crew since 1989, serving Dorothy Emmons of Ukiah December 24, 2006 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Eversole Sharleen Williams, Marsha leader for the U.S. Forest on the Forestry and who passed away at the age of 18. Brandon Mortuary. Lundale and Lynn Service. He enlist- Political Action Commit- on December 31, 2006 at a was born in Ukiah Contributions in memory Utley. He also has ten ed in the Army in 1956 and tees, as well as serving as local private care to Brent and Christine of Brandon may be grandchildren and nine served his country Treasurer from facility. Christensen where, be- made at Savings Bank of great-grandchildren there. in the Signal Corps in 2002 on. He also was asso- Born April 2, 1917 in tween Ukiah and Redwood Mendocino County There will be an In Alaska. ciated with the Texas, she has resided Valley, he lived to be used for his beloved Remembrance Get-To- After completing his ser- Mendocino County in the Ukiah area for the his life. He loved all sports brother Nick’s fu- gether at the Ukiah Elks vice in 1959, John re- Cooperative Aerial Fire past 15 years. and started playing ture. Lodge on January 6, turned to California to Patrol, helping oversee the Dorothy is survived by soccer at age 4. Every year The Eversole Mortuary 2007 at 2 pm. work for the Forest Co-op’s privately her daughters Joezelle and every season is in charge of arrange- Arrangements are under Service and take pre- funded airborne lookout. and husband Conrad Cox from then on he played ments. the care of the Eversole forestry classes at Pa- John was a member of Ukiah and Mae baseball, basketball [\ Mortuary. of the Employers Council, Roman-Wise of Woodland, and football and put every

ARREST -- Leann Marie of driving under the influence ism and failure to appear at BOOKED -- Adele Elaine space to correct errors or make clarifications Bettega, 26, of Ukiah, was at 3:44 a.m. Saturday. 8:17 p.m. Sunday. Wagner, 42, was booked into to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- DEATH NOTICE ary notices or birth announcements will arrested on suspicion of dri- BOOKED -- John Louis BOOKED -- Alexis Ellen jail on suspicion of causing result in reprinting the entire article. Errors viving under the influence in Rolen, 24, was booked into Nilson, 26, was booked into corporal injury to a spouse at may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. •Ruth Lenore Boyl, 78, of the 600 block of East Perkins jail on suspicion of assault and jail on suspicion of resisting 10:19 a.m. Monday. Covelo died Monday, Dec. at 1:11 a.m. Monday. Bettega battery, disorderly conduct arrest, battery of a peace offi- LOTTERY NUMBERS 25, 2006. Arrangements are was released after being cited. and probation violations at cer, manufacturing a con- CITY REPORTS Sunday under the direction of Anker- ARREST -- April Louisa 3:51 a.m. Saturday. trolled substance and carrying The following were com- DAILY 3: Afternoon: 1, 9, 2. Lucier Mortuary. Anaya, 22, of Ukiah, was BOOKED -- Salvador a concealed weapon at 2:45 piled from reports prepared Evening: 1, 2, 9. arrested on suspicion of vio- Ramirez, 21, was booked into a.m. Sunday. by the City of Ukiah. FANTASY 5: 12, 16, 24, lating a protective order and jail on suspicion of driving BOOKED -- Juan Jose UTILITY WORK -- The 25, 36.. POLICE REPORTS probation violations in the 200 under the influence at 11:34 Sanchez was booked into jail city of Ukiah will continue DAILY DERBY: 1st Place: block of North Oak Street at a.m. Saturday. on suspicion of giving false utility work on Ford Street 02, Lucky Star. 2nd Place: 09, The following were Winning Spirit. 3rd Place: 12, compiled from reports 2:12 a.m. Monday. BOOKED -- Jesse Lee information to a police officer, between State Street and Orr ARREST Lucky Charms. Race time: prepared by the Ukiah -- Juan Gonzalo Bowles, 44, was booked into driving without a lisence, pos- Street on Jan. 3. Work is 1:45.05. Police Department. To Velez, 25, of Ukiah, was jail on suspicion of assault session of paraphernalia and scheduled from 8 a.m. until 5 Monday anonymously report arrested on suspicion of dri- with a deadly weapon, illegal- warrants for probation viola- p.m. Residents of Ford Street DAILY 3: Afternoon: 5, 6, 6. crime information, call ving under the influence in the ly possessing a firearm, draw- tions and driving under the will be allowed to access the Evening: 1, 6, 6. 463-6205. 600 block of North Orchard at ing or exhibiting a firearm and influence at 8:09 a.m. area by way of Orr Street. FANTASY 5: 07, 19, 26, ARREST -- Angie Lee 2:33 a.m. Monday. making terrorist threats at Monday. Those arrested by law enforcement 34, 35.. officers are innocent until proven guilty. DAILY DERBY: 1st Place: Voris, 32, of Ukiah, was ARREST -- Francisco 7:05 p.m. Saturday. BOOKED -- Richard People reported as having been arrest- 02, Lucky Star. 2nd Place: 06, arrested on suspicion of dri- Javier Alvarez Dugue, age and BOOKED -- Anthony James Ocoyne, 34, was ed may contact the Daily Journal once hometown not listed, was Harold McPherson, 24, was booked into jail on suspicion their case has been concluded so the Whirl Win. 3rd Place: 05, ving under the influence in the results can be reported. Those who feel California Classic. Race time: 900 block of North State arrested on suspicion of vio- booked into jail on suspicion of possession of a controlled lating a protective order and of driving under the influence substance with a previous the information is in error should con- 1:44.15. Street at 1:48 a.m. Sunday. tact the appropriate agency. In the case Tuesday vandalism in the 100 block of at 1:11 a.m. Sunday. misdemeanor conviction, of those arrested on suspicion of dri- ARREST -- Alfonso DAILY 3: Afternoon: 4, 9, Guillen Fierros, 29, was Ford Street at 10:30 a.m. BOOKED -- Kit Rudkin manufacturing a controlled ving under the influence of an intoxi- Monday. Hartwell, 25, was booked into substance, battery of a peace cant: all DUI cases reported by law 4. Evening: 1, 0, 3. arrested on suspicion of enforcement agencies are reported by FANTASY 5: 2, 14, 18, jail on suspicion of driving officer, possession of a dan- the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes inflicting injury on a spouse in 21, 33. the 1300 block of South Dora SHERIFF’S REPORTS under the influence and being gerous weapon, possession of no exceptions. under the influence of a con- a concealed weapn and resist- DAILY DERBY: 1st: 10 Street at 8:32 p.m. Sunday. The following were Solid Gold; 2nd: 09 Winning ARREST -- Troy trolled substace and on war- ing arrest at 8:26 a.m. CORRECTIONS compiled from reports rants for suspicion of vandal- Monday. Spirit; 3rd: 04 Big Ben. Wentworth, 37, of Ukiah, was prepared by the The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this Race time: 1.48.47. arrested on suspicion of dri- Mendocino County ving under the influence and Sheriff’s Office: Watch Repair possession of a controlled BOOKED -- Shawn Find Freedom This Year substance in the 100 block of Ashley Mendelsohn, 37, was 'ULYHIRU6FKQHLGHU1DWLRQDODQGHQMR\WKHIUHHGRPRIWKHRSHQURDG North School Street at 9:54 booked into jail on suspicion DETAIL CENTER p.m. Sunday. &RPSDQ\SURYLGHG&'/WUDLQLQJIRUTXDOL¿HGFDQGLGDWHV GHSHQGLQJRQH[SHULHQFH 859 N. State Street Need a watch battery /RZFRVWPHGLFDODQGGHQWDOLQVXUDQFH (707) 462-4472 or watch band? APPLY ONLINE AT Stop By today... schneiderjobs.com The world briefly 1-800-44-PRIDE • 1-800-447-7433 Wax Special D. 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COMMERCE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 2007 - 3 Editor: Richard Rosier 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Holy spirits: the commerce Diocese plants wine grapes in graveyard file By MICHELLE LOCKE church was looking at somewhere and coming so we thought, ‘Well, a very natural combination.” By K.C. Meadows Associated Press in the neighborhood of $50,000 let’s put in a little more pinot After all, Franciscan friars HAYWARD — A graveyard per acre for weed-free, irrigated noir.”’ brought wine grapes to vineyard in this East Bay city turf versus $25,000 for vines. Funerals are the main business California, and a few wineries could yield some wholly delight- Grapes beat grass and a three- of Holy Sepulchre; the vines are kept going during Prohibition by ful results for Catholic cemetery acre vineyard went in on the out- just a sideline, albeit a fun one. making limited amounts of still- The staff at the Savings Bank of Mendocino officials who are growing vines skirts of Holy Sepulchre They started out with no back- legal sacramental wine — “There County announced Tuesday that Chairman on surplus land in hopes of mak- Cemetery in Hayward, a suburb ground in viticulture “other than were many, many more people Emeritus Charles E. Shimmin had died. He starting sacramental wine. about 20 miles southeast of San drinking wine,” joked Seelig. taking part in sacrament from ed with the Savings Bank in 1935. He attended Zinfandel and cemeteries Francisco. But, “we’d have meetings and what I’ve heard,” said Ross. school in Hopland and helped his father at the might seem an unlikely pairing, For now, the nearest graves are you’d have people come in and It will take a few years for the Hopland bank. He worked his way through all but there’s an ancient link about 60 feet away from the they’d tell us how to do this stuff new grapes to produce but they the bank’s departments, from bookkeeper, teller, between wine and the church — grapes, although Seelig said it’s and you start learning as you go could yield about 300 cases a assistant cashier up to vice president in charge of from the water-into-wine miracle not out of the question that people along.” year; there are plans afoot to put investments, the job he retired from. He was of the wedding at Cana to the Last will request plots closer to the At the California Association in vines at two other cemeteries. elected to the bank board in 1957 and was made Supper, says Robert Seelig, direc- vines. of Winegrape Growers in Seelig plans to start out with chairman of the board in 1970. In December tor of funeral and cemetery ser- After consultation with people Sacramento, president Karen sacramental wine, not so much a 2003, the board named him Chairman Emeritus. vices for the Roman Catholic in the business, the diocese hired Ross wasn’t quite sure what to premium brew. If the wine turns Diocese of Oakland. a vineyard management contrac- make of the cemetery planting. out tasty, it may be used for parish According to the Employment “Wine and the blood of Christ tor to put in zinfandel, chardon- She pointed out that with ceme- fundraising dinners or sold in Development Department the Mendocino is very much a strong symbol,” he nay and pinot noir on the cemeteries often surrounded by farm- diocesan gift shops. County November 2006 unemployment rate was said. “We’re always looking for tery’s west-facing slopes. land, “the chances of having a If things go really well, they 4.8 percent, up 0.8 percent from October’s signs and symbols to place in the “We talked about merlot, but vineyard as a next-door neighbor might just put out a Bishop’s record low of 4.0 percent, and well below the cemetery whether it’s a statue of a we know the merlot market is to a cemetery isn’t all that far- Private Reserve — Oakland year-ago November 2005 rate of 5.4 percent. saint or some building. People flooded right now,” said Tom fetched ... but I just can’t think of diocesan leader Allen Vigneron Surrounding county rates included 4.9 percent like those things.” Richardson, operations director any.” has the perfect name. for Humboldt, 6.7 percent for Lake, and 3.8 per- But the project started out with for diocesan cemeteries and a Still, the idea, “makes great Vigneron is French for vine cent for Sonoma. Marin had the lowest statewide beautification, not vinification, in quick study in the switch from sense to me,” she added. “Wine grower. rate at 3.4 percent and Imperial County had the mind. Faced with unused land landscaping to winemaking. and the church and the spirituali- On the Net: http://www.oak- highest with 16.2 percent. that needed sprucing up, the “Pinot noir is supposed to be up ty of wine and the service — it’s diocese.org/ Total Mendocino industry employment increased 20 jobs (0.1 percent) between November 2005 and November 2006, ending the period with 32,540 jobs. Year-over job growth occurred in: Farm, construction, information, leisure and hospitality and government. Year-over job losses occurred in: Natural How does your garden show? resources and mining, manufacturing, trade, transportation and utilities, professional and Fetzer Vineyard’s Kate Frey business services, private educational and health will once more be heading services, other services. The financial activities sector was unchanged. over to England to represent Government again led industry gainers, up 1.6 Fetzer & Bonterra at the percent adding 120 jobs for the year-over period. Chelsea Flower Show and Leisure and hospitality was up 100. The farm her husband, Ben, has once sector added 60, construction gained 30, and again created a little piece of information added 10. Private educational and Mendocino that will be trans- health services led decliners dropping 110 jobs for the period. Natural resources and mining and ported over and integrated professional and business services were each into the show. At right and down 50. Manufacturing declined 40, trade, below are some preliminary transportation and utilities was down 30, and photos of what they’ll be other services dropped 20 jobs for the period. sending abroad. The new CEO of the Mendocino County Promotional Alliance is getting his start in this new year and answered some questions to let our readers get to know him. Rick Le Burkien came to Mendocino County from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he was inti- mately involved in government, economic development, strategic planning, marketing, enhancing tourism and customer service. He’s been in Mendocino County now for about four weeks, and he has the unique perspective of one looking into Mendocino County from the outside. Rick admits that he’s essential- ly a “blank slate” and wants to talk to as many people and absorb as much information as possible over the next few months. three-month strike, with the world’s third- We talked with him about his vision, the largest tire maker saying it could be weeks direction of Mendocino County promotion, before full production resumes. obstacles he’s experienced, and his perspective BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS “Production at the affected tire and engi- of Mendocino County. neered products plants will ramp up over the Q: What brought you here? next few weeks,” the Akron-based company A: I was in the middle of an administration CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steel prod- ——— change and since I occupied an appointed posi- ucts maker Nucor Corp. said Tuesday it has MIAMI (AP) — Lennar Corp., one of the said in a statement marking the return. “Full supply of Goodyear products is expected to be tion, I was in professional limbo. Limbo is not offered $1.07 billion for Canada’s Harris Steel nation’s largest homebuilders, said Tuesday it my forte. I like to be involved in helping make a Group Inc. whose board is recommending that expected a fourth-quarter loss as the company available soon thereafter.” Jack Hefner, vice president of Steelworkers difference by touching a wide range of activities, its shareholders accept the all-cash bid. reevaluates how much its inventory is worth and I like to be challenged. Nucor, which makes steel from recycled amid a slowing industry. Local 2 in Akron, said Tuesday that workers were happy to be back. I realized during the interview process for the metal at its “minimill” operations across the The Miami-based company expects a loss MCPA job that Mendocino County was the place United States, said the deal would broaden its within a range of 88 cents per share to $1.28 But there was tension at the Sun Prairie, Wis., plant where some workers said man- that I wanted to be because it offered the greatest geographic reach and give it opportunities to for its quarter ended Nov. 30 after a pretax challenge. Plus, the people are some of the most grow. charge of up to $500 million for the inventory agers smiled and waved their paychecks at the picket lines. passionate I’ve ever met. I’ve never experienced Nucor is offering 46.25 Canadian dollars evaluation. Official earnings for the quarter a group of people so passionate about where they ($39.69) for each Harris Steel share, a 6 per- will be released before the market opens on Jon Rich, president of Goodyear’s North American Tire business, said the company live. There is some dissention, and there are cent premium over Harris’ closing price of Jan. 17. plenty of different views here, but at least people 43.49 Canadian dollars ($37.32) Friday on the Before the valuation adjustments and welcomed the end of the walkout. Workers at 12 plants in 10 states ended have views. Mendocino County has a pure Toronto Stock Exchange. write-offs, the company expects its fourth- heart. The offer values Harris’s stock at 1.25 bil- quarter earnings to be within a range of 70 their strike Friday by approving a three-year agreement covering 14,000 employees that Q: What have you experienced so far … what lion Canadian dollars ($1.07 billion), accord- cents to 75 cents a share. have you learned? ing to Nucor. Harris also had 123 million Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial includes plans to close the Tyler, Texas, tire factory and creates a $1 billion health care A: I’ve met with over one hundred people in Canadian dollars ($105.5 million) in debt at had expected an average of $1.07 per share. the past month. And, I have a couple hundred the end of September. The company predicted a range of $1 to $1.30 fund for retirees. The contract was approved by all 12 locals and the overall membership more to meet with. My list includes everyone The tender offer will be open for at least 35 a share when it announced third-quarter from lodging owners, grape growers, artists, days and has the support of the boards of both results on Sept. 26. by a 2-to-1 ratio. ——— environmentalists, timber owners, Chambers of companies, the news release said. ——— Commerce, winery owners, county supervisors In addition, the companies said John BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ top WASHINGTON (AP) — People over- whelmingly support two of the Democrats’ and on and on. I’ve learned the following three Harris, chairman and chief executive of Harris securities regulator is investigating whether things: that I was correct about the passion; that Steel, and other members of the Harris family leased office space and other services that top goals — increasing the minimum wage and making it easier to buy prescription drugs Mendocino County has done a good job of and Paul Kelly, Harris Steel’s president and investment banks provide to hedge fund studying tourism opportunities, and of coming chief operating officer, have agreed to tender traders have created a conflict of interest that from other countries — as the party takes control of Congress for the first time in a dozen up with solid recommendations and solutions their shares to Nucor, giving Nucor more than could hurt investors. and; that people here have done an admirable job 50 percent of Harris Steel shares. Secretary of State William Galvin said in years. By a smaller margin, the public also favors of preparing themselves for great change … ——— an interview Tuesday that Switzerland-based great prosperity. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An Atlanta- UBS AG was cooperating with his request for relaxing restrictions on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, a third issue Media: Are there things getting in our way of based company that operates Church’s documents that he hopes will show whether a creating a sustainable economy in Mendocino Chicken restaurants is acquiring Shoney’s hedge funds are paying higher than normal Democrats have promised to tackle during their first 100 hours in charge. County? Restaurants for an undisclosed amount. brokerage fees to compensate the investment Rick: I think there are two things that keep Royal Hospitality Corp., an affiliate of bank for office space. The jury is out on incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Most people say they do not Mendocino County from being all it can be, from Royal Capital Corp., said it will take over all Galvin declined to say whether he had surpassing Sonoma and Napa in revenue and 282 Shoney’s restaurants from Shoney’s requested such information from banks other know enough yet to have an opinion about the California Democrat who will be the first economic growth. LLC., which is owned by an affiliate of than UBS, or from hedge funds. But he said First, all the factions, including lodging, wine, Dallas-based Lone Star Funds. he was examining such lease arrangements woman in that office, an Associated Press- AOL News poll found. grape growers, arts, cities, and Chambers have to Best known for its breakfast bar, Shoney’s industrywide, including services such as come together, trust each other, reach out with has 282 locations in 18 states, 230 of which receptionists provided to traders in so-called The survey results come as the 110th Congress is set to convene Thursday at noon. one message, one strategic, collaboratively are owned by franchisees. Royal expects to “hedge fund hotels.” developed and agreed upon plan, and one single complete the acquisition of the 52 company- At issue is whether such enticements to win Voters last November toppled Republican majorities in both the Senate and House, exas- entity to help reach their objectives. Second, and owned Shoney’s restaurants by the end of the hedge funds’ trading business lead to higher this is the big one, a team approach to problem month. The restaurants will continue to be management fees that investors pay the funds, perated by investigations into the ethics of GOP lawmakers and unhappy with the war in solving is far more profitable then have each called Shoney’s, and the chain’s headquarters and whether the fees are adequately disclosed individual entity attempting to market itself will remain in Nashville, Tenn. to investors. Iraq. Democrats will hold a 233-202 edge in the alone. This is true for individuals, corporations, Royal is the largest franchisee of Church’s ——— organizations, government agencies and munici- Chicken with 112 restaurants located in CLEVELAND (AP) — Goodyear Tire & House and will control the Senate by 51-49. Arizona, California and Texas. Rubber Co. workers returned Tuesday after a See BRIEFS, Page 5 See FILE, Page 5 4 – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers Sweet land of liberty Debating help for the homeless To the Editor: Last week, AmeriCorps volunteers, NAT HENTOFF along with the Alliance for Rural Community Health, organized a highly successful food drive in the southwest area of Ukiah. We placed empty bags on doorsteps with a note asking that they be filled with canned goods for the homeless. The volunteers picked up the filled bags Newt Gingrich’s later that week and delivered them to Plowshares and to the Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who helped out – the par- First Amendment ticipation was overwhelming! However, at one home, a bag was Newt Gingrich is one of the most intelligent public puffed up to appear to be full and left on figures in this land. Over the years, hearing this former the front step, but it only contained a note history professor talk and write on the health-care sys- which stated: “This bag, as you can tell, is tem, education and other issues, I’ve learned a lot. not full of food. Giving the homeless food Even when I’ve often disagreed with him, he’s made and/or money promotes them to continue me think. On first hearing he might run for president being homeless. This bag, is full of ideas in 2008, I thought I might have a candidate who has a and opportunities. This is what they really mind of his own that works. But then came his Nov. 27 need at this time of year and a big serving Manchester, N.H., speech at the annual Loeb First of hope.” (Unfortunately, the bag was not Amendment dinner. full of ideas and opportunities – we shook Newt Gingrich proposed “a serious national dia- it repeatedly just to check.) logue about the First Amendment -- what it protects, My initial response was – Really? You and what it should not protect.” He’s right. would begrudge someone food? Other opinions I also agree with him about the terrorists who want But the issue of homelessness is a com- to kill us, and who operate on “a level of ferocity and plex and controversial one. Where do we From around the nation a level of savagery beyond anything we’ve tried to even begin to solve the problem? Its caus- handle.” Where I part with Gingrich is at his proposed es are many: mental health, substance radical revisions of the First Amendment. The (San Jose) Mercury News to state campaigns, they This long-term war -- he said that night -- “will abuse, domestic violence, high housing should do so on the same costs, low-paying jobs, and post-traumatic On stem cell initiative inevitably lead us to want to know what is said in terms and under the same every suspect place in the country (and) learn how to stress disorder in veterans. obligations as everyone else. But I believe that the big serving of Two years into the great with guidelines to prioritize close down every Web site that is dangerous ... Before California stem-cell adven- the applications. As it pre- Now, thanks to the state we lose a city or, if we are truly stupid, after we lose a hope advocated within the note begins Supreme Court, they will with ensuring that everyone within our ture, here's everything curi- pares to hand out as many as city, we will ... use every technology we can find to ous taxpayers need to know 30 research grants in have to do just that. And that break up their capacity to use ... free speech ... and stop community possesses the basics: food, ought to make state govern- clothing and shelter. Only when those are about their $3 billion invest- February, voters should feel from recruiting young people ... to destroy their lives ment: confident that their money ment a little more transpar- while destroying us.” secured can one begin to get back on their ent and honest, especially in feet. It's working. will be well spent. In New Hampshire, Gingrich kept citing the “we” Prominent researchers its dealings with the gaming who must and will shut down “dangerous” free Plowshares serves meals not only to the industry. homeless, but also to working families in continue to flock to LA Daily News speech. But on NBC’s “Meet the Press” (Dec. 16), he need of a little extra assistance (one in California. Confidence in Jackpot! was more specific: three federal judges would decide five in line at a soup kitchen is a child), the endeavor is so high that The Buffalo News when, and on whom, to close down the First seniors trying to survive on that pittance grants and gifts from private On intelligence Amendment. What would be the criteria of “danger- sources to California Much to its credit, a nar- ousness”? Would there be appeals against these rul- known as Social Security and anyone else rowly divided California agencies who is hungry. Who knows? One day in researchers have totaled ings? He didn’t say. more than $200 million so Supreme Court has patched It’s hard to imagine why During his Nov. 27 remarks, as reported in the New this topsy-turvy world it could be you. a gaping hole in the state's Thanks again to the community who far. The feeble lawsuit chal- the departing Republican Hampshire Union Leader, I would have applauded lenging the program's legali- campaign-finance laws. Congress couldn’t have done when Gingrich -- speaking of the need for students to generously gave to our food drive and to Prior to the court's ruling Plowshares and the Food Bank for their ty should be history before more to attend to the prob- be stronger in science and math -- said they also need June. And regulations are in last week, California's more lem of dysfunctional over- to know more about American history. continuing hard work and assistance. than 100 Indian tribes oper- Lorraine Cleff place to govern the state sight of the nation’s intelli- Yes, indeed. How many know about the Alien and agency in charge of distrib- ated more or less outside the gence structure, but the good Sedition Acts of 1798; Woodrow Wilson’s large-scale AmeriCorps Program Coordinator rules and protections of Alliance for Rural Community uting the $3 billion in grants, news is that Democrats, who suspension of free speech during World War I; the the first of which should be campaign-finance laws. will soon control the House, mass internment, based on collective suspicion, of Health They could give candidates Ukiah awarded in a matter of have already announced an Japanese-Americans during World War II? weeks. or initiative campaigns as inventive change. Students immersed in our history, and learning the Given the nature of scien- much money as they wished, The new House leader- recoveries of the First Amendment, might ask Let’s clean up tific research, it will take and disclose their contribu- ship plans to create a new Gingrich to slow down his understandably impas- Cow Mountain well over a decade to fully tions to the public whenever kind of committee, within sioned fear of our enemies’ unbounded ruthlessness -- evaluate the state's stem-cell and however they pleased - the Appropriations fueled by insatiable hate of who we are. They might To the Editor: experiment. But it's already or, if they preferred, not at Committee, to better moni- want him to be more specific on how we are going to On a recent trip up Cow Mountain I clear that, thanks to all. tor the nation’s intelligence change our free-speech heritage. took pictures of some of the most California voters, the United Considering that many operations. What safeguards will there be if the omnipresent appalling marks left by Man. Why is BLM States is poised to become a California tribes are awash ... The 9/11 commission monitors of what we say and write -- those computers land so filthy? Why does the shooting world leader in one of the in casino money, and that labeled the existing over- feeding the three federal judges -- make mistakes range resemble the dump? I dropped to most promising areas of they're regularly seeking sight structure as dysfunc- about our loyalty to our nation? my knees at the sight of it and cried like a medical research today. That new ways to expand their tional more than two years That a person of Gingrich’s exceptional intelligence baby. How could we do this? In May I was not the case before gaming operations, the ago, when it issued its and knowledge can speak so imprecisely of cutting would like to enlist Ukiah residents to Proposition 71 was passed in potential for abuse was mas- report. The system left intel- into the First Amendment, from which all of our come with me up the hill to “Clean Up November 2004. sive. According to their own ligence agencies free to admittedly endangered liberties flow, warrants con- Cow Mountain!” It is important that we The stem-cell agency, the estimates, the tribes have ignore Congress’ policy cern. all do this, it is important to care. Just California Institute for poured more than $200 mil- committee since it had no The fear of terrorism that Gingrich cites is real, but because it is something you don't see Regenerative Medicine, is lion into state politics over role in funding those opera- increasingly, so is the fear of some Americans that the everyday, doesn't mean it does not exist! expected to hand out about the past decade. tions. government is targeting them as being among the ter- To get involved please email me at: $300 million in grants annu- But when the state's Fair But Republicans who rorists. A Dec. 13 front-page story in USA Today is [email protected]. ally for the next 10 years. It Political Practices have controlled Congress headlined: “Fear ‘as bad as after 9/11’: In Michigan Deona Williams would have started by now, Commission demanded that since 1994 have been unable and elsewhere, Muslims worry about hostile neighbors Ukiah but a lawsuit blocked the the tribes disclose their con- or unwilling to act, deferring and surveillance.” state from selling the bonds tributions, they resisted, to powerful members who Gingrich, meet Ron Amen, described in the story as THANK YOU LETTER POLICY voters authorized. claiming sovereign immuni- objected to loss of power. “a retired police officer, a Vietnam-war veteran, a ty. As sovereign nations, U.S.-born son of U.S.-born parents.” He is an Arab- Editor’s note: The Daily Journal wel- Perhaps it's just as well. That was a shameful derelic- The institute quickly they argued, they're not tion, coming only three American, a Muslim, and he gets “a cold chill when- comes letters of thanks from organizations received a whopping 232 obligated to follow state law. years after intelligence fail- ever I step into an airport” -- a target, he feels, for and individuals. We are glad that so many grant applications to evalu- But foreign governments ures helped to clear the way security screeners. Then there is Najah Bazzy, “a reg- successful events are held here. However, ate. The delay has allowed aren't entitled to participate for the Sept. 11 terror attacks istered nurse and mother of four whose family has thank you letters must be kept short. For the program time to estab- in domestic elections. So if that killed nearly 3,000 peo- been in America for a century.” She wears a hijab, or that reason we have a 20-business name lish a strong strategic plan the tribes want to contribute ple. headscarf. limit per letter. If your letter lists more “A $1.50 worth of material has become a symbol of than 20 businesses it will not be printed. aggression,” she says. “With only a headscarf, I’m Shorter thank you letters which do not scaring people.” And, writes USA Today reporter Rick contain lists of participants or donors will WHERE TO WRITE Hampson, “if she gets into a conversation with a be printed more quickly. Those wishing to stranger, she denounces terrorism before even trying to thank long lists of people and businesses President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. 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Dutch law, a mo-ped,” a would contribute 168 million Briefs police statement said. euros ($222 million), out of an Sharper Image chops former CEO’s pay But because the Traffic outstanding 175 million euros By MICHAEL LIEDTKE part of the San Francisco- stock options was set below Agency hasn’t approved the ($231 million) stemming from Continued from Page 3 AP Business Writer based company’s effort to the market value of Sharper vehicle, the police statement the 2003 settlement of the SAN FRANCISCO — snap out of a prolonged sales Image’s shares at the time of said, it can’t be issued license lawsuit over the merger of Struggling specialty retailer funk. the award, according to the AMSTERDAM, plates. Daimler-Benz and Chrysler Sharper Image Corp. chopped Although Sharper Image’s SEC filing. That method dif- Netherlands (AP) — Dutch ——— Corp. more than $3 million from the high-tech gadgets and novelty fers from corporate America’s police banned Segways from STUTTGART, Germany The newspaper said U.S. severance pay of recently items have been losing favor standard compensation prac- all public roads, bike paths (AP) — DaimlerChrysler insurer AIG had already paid departed CEO Richard among shoppers, the eclectic tices, which typically peg the and walkways as of New AG has reached an agreement $25 million (18.9 million Thalheimer to offset his past merchandise apparently still exercise price of stock options Year’s Day, surprising the with insurers over their contri- euros) and that windfalls from favorably appeals to Thalheimer. He to a stock’s market value at nation’s official importer of bution to a $300 million set- DaimlerChrysler had paid the priced stock options, accord- will pay Sharper Image the time of the grant. the two-wheeled, self-balanc- tlement of an investor lawsuit rest. ing to documents filed with $10,000 to keep two of his A Sharper Image ing scooters. over the 1998 merger that cre- The head of ACE in securities regulators. office decorations — sculp- spokesman contacted Tuesday Segway Nederland director ated the company, a Germany, Lothar Riedle, also The package, disclosed in a tures of Superman and the C- declined to comment on Piet Kruijt said Tuesday the spokesman said Tuesday. confirmed an agreement but Securities and Exchange 3PO robot that starred in the Thalheimer’s package. company was “completely Thomas Froehlich, a declined to elaborate. Commission filing late last “Star Wars” movies. The Thalheimer made $4.56 ambushed” by the decision, spokesman for the U.S.- ——— week, includes retirement pieces are being sold at half million by exercising a total of first announced by national German automaker in By The Associated Press benefits of $3.9 million and a price, according to the compa- 183,500 stock options during police on Nov. 27, 2006. Stuttgart, said The New York Stock severance payment of $1.78 ny’s filing. Sharper Image’s fiscal 2004 Police said that with no DaimlerChrysler and the Exchange and the Nasdaq million — below the $5 mil- Without providing details, and 2005, according to com- approval of the vehicles in insurance companies, led by Stock Market were closed on lion minimum guaranteed to Sharper Image linked the pany disclosures. More than sight by the country’s Royal ACE Ltd., reached an agree- Tuesday as part of a national Thalheimer under a contract reduction in Thalheimer’s 100 other companies are Traffic Agency, they could not ment before the new year. day of mourning for former signed in 2002. severance payment to an involved in investigations into be allowed to continue using Froehlich declined to dis- President Gerald R. Ford. Thalheimer, who founded untold number of stock whether their top executives public streets. cuss details. However, the The New York Mercantile Sharper Image in 1977, options that made it easier for and other employees received The Segway “is a motor- Financial Times Deutschland Exchange’s trading floor was stepped down as chief execu- him to realize hefty gains. favorably priced stock options ized vehicle, and according to newspaper said the insurers also closed Tuesday. tive officer in September as The price for redeeming the without proper disclosure.

Q: Finally, what’s the It’s called Human Resoruce named a Diplomate of the between the wood slats can Christmas Light Sets sold future look like to you? Management and in it you will American College of break and allow access to nationwide from June 2006 to File A: Bright. The Mendocino learn how to manage critical Healthcare Executives, an small parts. This poses a chok- December 2006. The lights County marketing package is human resource management international professional ing hazard. have undersized wires which Continued from Page 3 done. Meaning that every- functions in large and small society representing close to SNAPS ON CHILDREN’S can separate from the plugs thing anyone needs to market, businesses. The evening class 30,000 healthcare executives. BOOTS POSE CHOKING and/or the light sockets, pos- palities. It’s a universal law of promote, advocate, and evan- begins Jan. 22 and runs At present, close to 6,000 HAZARD ing an electric shock and fire performance. Different gelize already exists. through May. healthcare executives in the See Kai Run is recalling hazard to consumers. groups, whether wine, lodging Mendocino County is a great Students will have the nation hold Diplomate status “See Kai Run” Brand CHRISTMAS BEAGLES or whoever, simply do not place, with great people and opportunity to investigate var- in ACHE. With comprehen- Children’s Boots sold nation- SOLD BY WAL-MART have the resources alone to beautiful land … it’s just a ious human resource issues sive programs in credential- wide from November 2004 to POSE CHOKING HAZARD overcome the enormous com- great product to sell. The including interviewing, per- ing, education, career devel- November 2006. Metals snaps Wal-Mart Stores is recall- petition and reputations of greatest asset from my performance evaluations, hiring, opment, publications, on the side closure of the boot ing Holiday Time Stuffed competing counties. Together spective isn’t the wine, the compensation and benefits. research, and public policy, can detach, posing a choking Christmas Beagles sold at they do. grapes, the art, the lodging, the American College of hazard. Wal-Mart stores nationwide Q: So working together is the environment or the beauty Two Ukiah Valley Healthcare Executives works “POWERPUFF” GIRLS‚ from September 2006 to Medical Center the key. The bottom of your alone. It’s everything together. department toward its goal of improving NECKLACES CONTAIN December 2006. The red pom- business card it reads, “togeth- This county is a marketer’s directors recently received the health status of society by LEAD dream. This is an economic national certifications in their advancing healthcare leader- Rhode Island Novelty is poms on the wreath attached er we can.” to the beagle’s mouth could A: It’s a universal truth. developer’s dream. The field of expertise. UVMC ship and management excel- recalling Children’s essence of Mendocino County Director of Human Resources, lence. Powerpuff Girls necklaces detach, posing a choking haz- You have to define “working ard . together.” If working together is obvious once you talk to the Cindy Wysong-Brown, MBA, sold nationwide from March people. They all have a “pure earned her Professional in Here are the latest recalls 2003 to November 2006. The STROLLERS POSE means everyone agrees … ABRASION HAZARD then no, it won’t work. heart.” That is the uniqueness, Human Resources (PHR) cer- from Recalls.org gathered recalled jewelry contains high However, if “working togeth- the differentiation. I believe tification while UVMC from federal and state agen- levels of lead. Lead is toxic if Regal Lager Inc. is recall- er” means that everyone that is also the attraction, the Administrative Director of cies. 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This Q: And that’s what needs to Christmas was demonstrated The PHR certification, Designer Ceiling Fans sold Clarion Corporations is can pose an abrasion hazard. occur in Mendocino County locally this past Christmas awarded by the Human nationwide from May 2005 to recalling Batteries in Clarion TRIM KITS FOR LIGHT for success? Eve. With Plowshares, as Resource Certification September 2006. The brackets N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and FIXTURES CAN MELT A: Yes. Without total coop- always, providing for the less Institute , signifies that Brown holding the fan blades can Entertainment Systems sold Progress Lighting Inc., is eration, strategic partnership, fortunate, there was a added possesses the theoretical break, causing the blade to nationwide from May 2006 to recalling Trim Assembly Kits gift. Mendo Locals owner knowledge and practical expe- detach. Falling pieces can hit December 2006. 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(707) 462-6212 Call (707) 545-4000 or visit redwoodcu.org 1343 S. Dora Street • Ukiah, CA 95482 www.MountainViewALF.com Membership open to anyone living or working in 8 North Bay counties. Join with as little as $5/Member in a savings account. Some #236800971 restrictions apply - contact RCU for details. This credit union is Federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. 6 – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 2007 SPORTS Editor: James Arens, 468-3518 [email protected] 49ERS RECAP LOCAL CALENDAR Nolan’s Niners believe in bright future TODAY UHS girl’s basketball at home vs. Elsie Allen 4:30/6/7:30 Mendocino College men’s basketball at College of Marin 7p.m. Mendocino College women’s basketball at Napa College 6 p.m. THURSDAY JAN. 4 UHS boy’s basketball at Elsie Allen, 4:30/6/7:30 p.m. FRIDAY JAN. 5 Potter Valley vs. Redwood Valley 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. COMMUNITY DIGEST New Year’s Basketball Camp, Jan. 3-Jan. 5 Open to boys and girls ages 7 –17. This three-day long camp offers players an opportunity to build a solid sports foundation. Each day is filled with funda- mental skills, progression drills, easy to understand instruction, as well as games and fun com- petitions.This camp caters to all skill levels from beginners to advanced. Camp will be held at the Ukiah High School Gym. Lunch is not provided. Camp is from 8:00am – 1:00pm and tuition for camp is $75.00. Pre-Register at the City of Ukiah 411 W. Clay St and walk-ups are welcome! For more information, please call 463-6714. BAM Wrestling Club Practices run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. The cost is $40. Hopland basketball league Dec.-Feb. The Hopland band of Pomo ANG News Photo Indians is starting a basketball The Niners’ Frank Gore walks off the field earlier this season against the Seattle Seahawks.This season, Gore broke Garrison Hearst’s sin- league. There are eight games gle-season franchise rushing record. guaranteed and all teams will make the playoffs. There is a $375 team fee and a player fee By GREG BEACHAM after the just-completed 7-9 season fades into mem- offense and total defense in 2005. Progress has been of $10. For more information contact Armando Madrigal at AP Sports Writer ory. tangible and measurable, even though the 49ers were 744-1647 ext. 1500, fax info to ANTA CLARA — Two years into his massive “In ’05, I thought we were just a team that hoped measuring from zero. 744-1506 or email him at [email protected]. rebuilding job on the San Francisco 49ers, to win,” Nolan said. “This past season, I believe we But with a solid season in most measurable areas, SMike Nolan still doesn’t have a finished prod- went past that. I believe we thought we could win. In the returning 49ers seem confident their mix of Schedule Change: uct. ’07, that’s the year we need to begin to expect to youth and experience will add up to more improve- SAL boxing classes That’s all according to plan, the coach said after win. That’s our next step.” ment. The Sheriff’s Activity League finishing up another losing season. But starting next With a dramatic overtime victory at Denver, the “Our goal right now is to win the division next has expanded its hours and coach Cris Fischer is back. The summer, he expects results that will restore the lus- 49ers finished with their best record in three seasons. year and make a run at the Super Bowl,” said cor- new winter hours are Tuesday ter to a once-proud franchise. During a year featuring losses by 41, 31 and 29 nerback Walt Harris, who resurrected his career by at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:45 “It will be a disappointment to me if we don’t points — and despite four losses in five games leading the NFC in interceptions. “We’re going to p.m. and Friday at 5:00 p.m.. Boxing classes are ongoing make the playoffs,” Nolan said Tuesday. “Our before that turnaround against the Broncos — the add some players and upgrade the team, but we def- and all ages and levels are wel- expectations are going to be different.” 49ers stayed in the NFC playoff hunt until late initely have a very talented group of guys.” come. Parental signatures are needed for minors and the Nolan made a bold prediction for a team that just December. And they should get plenty of help, because the charge is $5. SAL boxing class- finished its fourth consecutive losing season, but his These are remarkable achievements for a club that 49ers’ offseason should be more exciting than this es are held at the Redwood mixture of bravado and sloganeering is grounded in won just six games in the previous two years com- Health Club. Questions? call Cris at 463-1229. months of patient preparation that will continue long bined and finished dead last in the NFL in total See FUTURE, Page 8 UHS baseball clinic The City of Ukiah and the Ukiah High Wildcats would like to announce the beginning of RAIDERS RECAP registration for a high school baseball clinic supervised by the Ukiah High School baseball Raiders suffer through another last-place season coaching staff. Come join the fun and learn about every aspect of the game: hitting, slid- By JOSH DUBOW ing, fielding, and much more. things to do. It’s going to be big, but This clinic will be held every AP Sports Writer we’ll get it done.” Monday through Thursday from ALAMEDA — When Art Shell The Raiders opened the season 3:30pm till 5:00pm. Clinics will run weekly through February was hired to turn around the Oakland with five straight losses, sparking talk 1st, 2007. The clinic is open to Raiders last February, he heard a mes- of a possible winless year. After two boys ages 14 to 18 and is locat- sage from a group of players frustrat- straight wins offered a glimmer of ed at the Ukiah High School baseball field. There is NO ed by three straight years of losing. hope, they finished with nine more charge for this clinic, however “They were looking for direction,” losses in a row to wrap up the No. 1 pre-registration is required and can be done at the City of Shell said. “They were looking for the pick in April’s draft. Ukiah. 411 W. Clay St. Please kind of direction that’s necessary to Since going to the Super Bowl fol- call the City of Ukiah give you a chance to be successful.” lowing the 2002 season, the Raiders Community Services Department for more informa- Shell’s first season is now com- have finished last in the AFC West tion call 463-6201. plete and the only direction the four years in a row and have lost 14 Raiders went was down. straight division games. Lady ‘Cats fast-pitch Oakland (2-14) set franchise “I don’t like to see what’s happen- softball clinic records for losses and offensive inep- ing to this organization,” offensive Jan. 9-Feb. 2 titude, while throwing in a good dose lineman Barry Sims said. “It’s a win- The City of Ukiah and the of turmoil and dissension in a season ning tradition here, and we’ve had Ukiah High Lady Wildcats would like to announce the that was by far the worst in Al Davis’ four losing seasons in a row. And beginning of registration for a 44 years with the team. that’s hard to take.” fast-pitch softball clinic supervised by the Ukiah High School The recent struggles have raised Sims was one of a handful players Softball coaching staff. Come questions about whether Davis’ orga- who criticized Shell and his coaching and learn about every aspect of nization is equipped to return to its staff this season. Jerry Porter, the the game: hitting, pitching, fielding and much more. The clinic winning ways and whether Shell will team’s leading receiver in 2005, was is open to girls ages 14-18 and be the coach to do it. Shell planned to benched, suspended, hurt and a non- the clinic takes place at the meet this week with Davis to discuss factor after publicizing his offseason Ukiah High School softball File Photo fields. The days and times are the team’s future. clash with the staff and demanding a Raiders Coach Art Shell paces the sidelines during a game earlier as follows: Tuesdays, 4-dark, “I’ll get it done. I always do,” trade and the start of training camp. this season. After suffering through another dismal season, Shell Wednesdays, 3-dark and Davis said late in the season. “We’ll Thursdays, from 4-dark. There and the Raiders hope to rebuild. is no charge for the clinic, how- get it straightened out. We’ve got See SUFFER, Page 8 ever pre-registration is required and can be completed at the City of Ukiah at 411 W. Clay St. For more information call 463- 6714. WARRIORS UPDATE City of Ukiah youth referees Golden State utilizes NBA Development League needed! Youth basketball referees, $8 By GEOFF LEPPER per game; High school refer- "He's been working with Sidney Moncrief, and Ellis said he would be seeing a doctor today to ees, $10; Gym supervisors, Contra Costa Times Staff Writer Sid knows the kind of players I like," Nelson said. double-check on his progress. Azubuike will also $10. Most games played on OAKLAND -- For a second straight season, the Chris Mullin, the Warriors' executive vice presi- need to see a doctor in order to pass his physical Saturdays. Average of 10 games per day. Season runs Warriors are picking up the best scorer the NBA dent, said the team liked what they saw out of before making his NBA debut. January through March. Development League has to offer. Azubuike this summer at the NBA's league for Azubuike left Kentucky in 2005 following a Previous experience preferred. With three guards on the shelf due to injury, young players in Las Vegas. junior season in which he scored 14.7 points per Min. age 16 for referee. Min. age 18 for Supervisor & H.S. Golden State has made arrangements to have Fort "He's been playing great, his stats are great down game for the Wildcats and immediately signed with Referee. Applications available Worth Flyers guard Kelenna Azubuike, the NBDL's there (in the D-League)," Mullin said. "He's kind of an agent. Though he denied it at the time, the specu- at City of Ukiah, 411 Seminary Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482, leading scorer, meet the team in Oklahoma City and a combo guard -- he sounds like a Nellie type of lation was that he needed money to help his father. Deadline: December 27, 2006. plan to sign the 6-foot-5, 220-pounder in time for player." Kenneth Azubuike was convicted of bank and wire For more information, please tonight's game against the New Orleans/Oklahoma It's not clear how long Azubuike's services will be fraud and in February 2005 was sentenced to spend call (707) 463-6714. City Hornets. required, however. Monta Ellis, one of Golden four years in federal prison and make more than "He's got good size, he can shoot, he gets some State's trio of injured guards, said he's aiming to $340,000 in restitution payments. High school rebounds and he's a guard. That's a pretty good return from his right shoulder contusion on Saturday Kelenna Azubuike spent the 2005 training camp basketball start," said Warriors coach Don Nelson, who led his when the Warriors host the Seattle SuperSonics at with the Cleveland Cavaliers and 2006 with the officials needed 10 healthy players through a light workout Monday. the Oracle Arena. Houston Rockets, but did not stick with either club. Basketball Officials Needed It didn't hurt that Azubuike came recommended "I can move it," Ellis said of his shoulder, which He shouldn't get too comfortable with the for High School and Junior High School. Interested? Contact by Flyers coach Sidney Moncrief, who spent eight was hurt when he took a hard fall on in Miami on Warriors, either. Since any player on the roster as of 462-8450. seasons during the 1980s playing for Nelson on the Dec. 23. "I just want to let it calm down (before Milwaukee Bucks. coming back)." See LEAGUE, Page 7 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 2007 – 7

SCOREBOARD SHARKS UPDATE

Tuesday’s Games COLLEGE BASKETBALL Anaheim at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE Sharks demote Carle and Bernier Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. By The Associated Press Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. By The Associated Press Monday Philadelphia at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m. 1. UCLA (13-0) did not play. Next: at Oregon N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS By VICTOR CHI in the attention they receive.” when I'm making the right State, Thursday. Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. 2. North Carolina (12-1) Next: vs. Pennsylvania, Atlanta at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Jose Mercury News Carle, 22, and Bernier, plays,” Bernier said. Florida at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 Wednesday. Kansas City at Indianapolis, 4:30 p.m. (NBC) 21, whose struggles have mir- Carle, who has no goals 3. Florida (12-2) did not play. Next: vs. Liberty, Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. Defenseman Matt Carle Wednesday’s Games Dallas at Seattle, 8 p.m. (NBC) Tuesday. Sunday, Jan. 7 and right wing Steve Bernier rored the team's recent 6-7 since Nov. 4, has played 39 4. Wisconsin (14-1) did not play. Next: vs. Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at Vancouver, 10 p.m. New York Jets at New England, 1 p.m. (CBS) Minnesota, Saturday. New York Giants at Philadelphia, 4:30 p.m. (FOX) have had different problems stretch, will have Doug games this season, which 5. Duke (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. Temple, Columbus at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Thursday’s Games DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS recently, but they were dealt Wilson watching them first- equals the most he logged in a 6. Ohio State (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. Phoenix at Carolina, 7 p.m. Indiana, Tuesday. Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. the same fate Tuesday: a tick- hand. The general manager is college season. The grind of 7. Arizona (11-1) did not play. Next: at No. 24 Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Washington, Thursday. Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. AFC game, TBA (CBS) et to the minors. already in Worcester on a pre- the NHL schedule, particular- 8. Alabama (13-1) beat Oklahoma 70-55. Next: at N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. NFC game, TBA (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 14 viously scheduled visit to the ly on the West Coast, can be Arkansas, Saturday. Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. AFC game, TBA (CBS) The Sharks assigned them 9. Kansas (12-2) did not play. Next: at South Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8 p.m. NFC game, TBA (FOX) to Worcester, and although farm club, which has four an eye-opener for players Carolina, Sunday. Dallas at Edmonton, 9 p.m. 10. Pittsburgh (12-2) did not play. Next: at Florida at Calgary, 9 p.m. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS there is no official timetable, games in five nights starting making the jump from col- Syracuse, Thursday. Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. 11. Texas A&M (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. Sunday, Jan. 21 Coach Ron Wilson indicated today. lege. Winthrop, Tuesday. AFC game, TBA (CBS) that Carle's detour to the “They told me to go down “If I look back at some of 12. Oklahoma State (13-1) did not play. Next: vs. 2006-07 BOWL GLANCE NFC game, TBA (FOX) Southwestern Oklahoma State, Tuesday. American Hockey League and have fun and get back to those games, I wasn't as men- 13. Butler (13-1) did not play. Next: vs. Wright By The Associated Press SUPER BOWL State, Saturday. Tuesday, Dec. 19 playing the way I need to,” tally prepared as I should've 14. LSU (10-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 18 might be the shorter of the Poinsettia Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4 Connecticut, Saturday. At San Diego two. Carle said. “I'll probably be been,” Carle said. “It's tough 15. Marquette (13-2) did not play. Next: at Miami Payout: $750,000 AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion, 6 p.m. (CBS) Providence, Thursday. TCU 37, Northern Illinois 7 “He has to get back to able to take a few more to say that. But there's so 16. Oregon (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. Southern ——— PRO BOWL California, Thursday. Thursday, Dec. 21 playing on his instincts,” chances. That should help me many things to think about out 17. Notre Dame (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. Las Vegas Bowl get my confidence back with- there. I really need to get back Louisville, Wednesday. Payout: $1 million Sunday, Feb. 11 Wilson said of Carle. “Just go 18. Connecticut (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. BYU 38, Oregon 8 At Honolulu play and let the game flow. out worrying if I'm going to be to basics and keep things sim- South Florida, Tuesday. ——— AFC vs. NFC, 6 p.m. (CBS) 19. Tennessee (12-2) did not play. Next: vs. Friday, Dec. 22 Right now, he's thinking too costing the team points in the ple. Sometimes, because I'm Mississippi State, Sunday. New Orleans Bowl 20. Air Force (13-1) did not play. Next: at Payout: $325,000 2007 NFL DRAFT ORDER much. You can see that with standings.” inexperienced, I try to do too Colorado State, Wednesday. Troy 41, Rice 17 21. Nevada (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. Idaho, ——— By The Associated Press some of the empty nets that Carle is the team's leading much and get myself in trou- Saturday. Saturday, Dec. 23 First Round 22. Memphis (10-3) did not play. Next: vs. PapaJohns.com Bowl ScheduleOpponents he's missed. You start scorer among defensemen ble. It's something I need to Cincinnati, Thursday. At Birmingham, Ala. W L PctStrengthRecord dwelling on that and you start with 21 points, but has just learn to recognize when I'm 23. Clemson (14-0) did not play. Next: at Florida Payout: $300,000 1. Oakland Raiders 2 14.125.555142-114 State, Wednesday. South Florida 24, East Carolina 7 2. Detroit Lions 3 13.188.523134-122 missing your assignment seven in the past 23 games. not playing well.” 24. Washington (10-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 7 New Mexico Bowl 3. x-Cleveland Browns4 12.250.535137-119 Arizona, Thursday. At Albuquerque 4. x-Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4 12.250.535137- defensively. This is just a way Bernier is the fourth on the The Sharks did not recall 25. West Virginia (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. Payout: $750,000 119 Villanova, Wednesday. San Jose State 20, New Mexico 12 5. Arizona Cardinals 5 11.313.500128-128 of relieving the pressure, let- team with 25 points. anyone from Worcester but Armed Forces Bowl 6. Washington Redskins 5 11.313.512131-125 At Fort Worth, Texas 7. Minnesota Vikings 6 10.375.488125-131 ting the steam escape. Do “I know people will say, plan to activate left wing NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Payout: $750,000 8. Houston Texans 6 10.375.504129-127 Utah 25, Tulsa 13 9. Miami Dolphins 6 10.375.543139-117 your thing for a few games look at his numbers,” Ron Ryane Clowe from injured At A Glance ——— 10. Atlanta Falcons 7 9.438.457117-139 and come right back.” Wilson said of Bernier. “But reserve and use him Thursday By The Associated Press Sunday, Dec. 24 11. San Francisco 49ers 7 9.438.500128-128 Hawaii Bowl 12. Buffalo Bills 7 9.438.574147-109 Wilson offered no such we keep all these other num- against Detroit. EASTERN CONFERENCE At Honolulu 13. St. Louis Rams 8 8.500.465119-137 Payout: $750,000 14. Carolina Panthers 8 8.500.473121-135 assurances for Bernier, who bers that you never see on the The Sharks fielded 11 for- Hawaii 41, Arizona State 24 Atlantic Division 15. Pittsburgh Steelers8 8.500.496127-129 ——— 16. Green Bay Packers8 8.500.500128-128 had just one point in his previ- stat sheet in the newspaper wards Sunday in Dallas. If W L Pct GB Tuesday, Dec. 26 New Jersey 13 18 .419 — 17. Jacksonville Jaguars 8 8.500.531136-120 Motor City Bowl 18. Cincinnati Bengals8 8.500.535137-119 ous seven games before join- and they're bad. We've been Clowe returns, it would bump Toronto 13 18 .419 — At Detroit New York 13 20 .394 1 19. Tennessee Titans 8 8.500.570146-110 ing Carle and Mark Bell as talking to him and we haven't Payout: $750,000 20. y-New York Giants8 8.500.520133-123 the seventh defenseman out of Boston 11 19 .367 1 1/2 Central Michigan 31, Middle Tennessee 14 Philadelphia 8 22 .267 4 1/2 21. y-Denver Broncos 9 7.563.531136-120 healthy scratches Sunday in gotten the response we've ——— 22. y-Seattle Seahawks 9 7.563.453116-140 the lineup, and based on prac- Wednesday, Dec. 27 Southeast Division 23. y-Dallas Cowboys 9 7.563.457117-139 Dallas. needed. Now he can go down Emerald Bowl 24. y-Kansas City Chiefs 9 7.563.492126-130 tice configurations Tuesday, W L Pct GB At San Francisco Washington 17 13 .567 — 25. y-New Orleans Saints10 6.625.461118-138 “Bernie hasn't done the there and focus on those Payout: $750,000 26. y-New York Jets 10 6.625.469120-136 that would be Rob Davison. Orlando 18 14 .563 — Florida State 44, UCLA 27 details, plain and simple.” Miami 13 17 .433 4 27. y-Philadelphia Eagles10 6.625.477122-134 things that made him very ——— 28. y-New England Patriots12 4.750.496127-129 -- Ron Wilson didn't have Atlanta 9 20 .310 7 1/2 Thursday, Dec. 28 effective early in the season: Bernier started last season Charlotte 9 22 .290 8 1/2 29. y-Indianapolis Colts12 4.750.500128-128 Independence Bowl 30. y-Chicago Bears 13 3.813.430110-146 details about the extent of At Shreveport, La. Getting pucks out of our zone in the minors, had a brief call- Central Division 31. y-Baltimore Ravens13 3.813.461118-138 Payout: $1.1 million 32. y-San Diego Chargers14 2.875.457117-139 up in November, then re- Scott Parker's injury (left leg) W L Pct GB Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 31 and winning every battle in Detroit 18 11 .621 — Holiday Bowl Chicago 19 12 .613 — x-Subject to coin flip the offensive zone and back- joined the team in late but said the enforcer would At San Diego y-Subject to playoffs Cleveland 17 12 .586 1 Payout: $2.2 million checking hard,” Wilson said. January. He said he under- probably be placed on injured Indiana 17 15 .531 2 1/2 California 45, Texas A&M 10 Milwaukee 16 15 .516 3 Texas Bowl “Basically it's working hard stands the need to regain his reserve. Parker got hurt WESTERN CONFERENCE At Houston Payout: $750,000 every shift. It happens a lot dedication to the finer points. Sunday in a pileup with Rutgers 37, Kansas State 10 MEN’S TOP 25 “I need to score more Southwest Division ——— with younger guys. They lose Dallas' Mathias Tjarnqvist. W L Pct GB Friday, Dec. 29 their focus and get caught up goals, and for sure, it is easier Dallas 24 7 .774 — Music City Bowl THE TOP TWENTY FIVE San Antonio 23 8 .742 1 At Nashville, Tenn. Houston 19 12 .613 5 By The Associated Press Payout: $1.6 million The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ col- New Orleans 12 18 .400 11 1/2 Kentucky 28, Clemson 20 Memphis 7 25 .219 17 1/2 lege basketball poll, with first-place votes in Sun Bowl parentheses, records through Dec. 31, total At El Paso, Texas points based on 25 points for a first-place vote NFL INJURY REPORT Northwest Division Payout: $1.9 million W L Pct GB through one point for a 25th-place vote and last Oregon State 39, Missouri 38 week’s ranking: Utah 22 9 .710 — Liberty Bowl Denver 16 12 .571 4 1/2 Record Pts Pvs At Memphis, Tenn. 1. UCLA (71) 13-0 1,799 1 Rivers, Vick and other QBs ailing from injury Minnesota 14 15 .483 7 Payout: $1.7 million 2. North Carolina (1)12-1 1,721 2 Portland 13 19 .406 9 1/2 South Carolina 44, Houston 36 Seattle 13 19 .406 9 1/2 3. Florida 12-2 1,623 3 Insight Bowl 4. Wisconsin 14-1 1,576 4 By The Associated Press David Chao, offensive coordi- Francisco after being hit in the At Tempe, Ariz. 5. Duke 12-1 1,446 5 Pacific Division Payout: $1.2 million W L Pct GB 6. Ohio St. 11-2 1,387 6 Philip Rivers injured his nator Cam Cameron, backup head. He returned later and Texas Tech 44, Minnesota 41, OT 7. Arizona 11-1 1,371 7 Phoenix 21 8 .724 — Champs Sports Bowl right foot on Sunday, making L.A. Lakers 20 11 .645 2 8. Alabama 12-1 1,303 8 QB Billy Volek and third- led his team on a game-tying At Orlando, Fla. 9. Kansas 12-2 1,275 9 Golden State 16 16 .500 6 1/2 Payout: $2.25 million the San Diego Chargers grate- touchdown drive but the 49ers L.A. Clippers 14 16 .467 7 1/2 10. Pittsburgh 12-2 1,101 10 stringer Charlie Whitehurst. Maryland 24, Purdue 7 11. Texas A&M 11-2 1,069 11 Sacramento 13 15 .464 7 1/2 ——— ful for their first-round bye in 12. Oklahoma St. 13-1 988 13 Michael Vick was knocked won 26-23 in overtime, Saturday, Dec. 30 13. Butler 13-1 833 15 ——— Meineke Bowl the playoffs and time off for knocking the Broncos from Monday’s Games 14. LSU 10-3 695 17 out of Atlanta’s game in At Charlotte, N.C. 15. Marquette 13-2 669 18 Minnesota 102, Charlotte 96 Payout: $750,000 their banged-up quarterback. the playoffs. Boston 89, Portland 81 16. Oregon 13-0 657 20 Philadelphia with a sprained Boston College 25, Navy 24 17. Notre Dame 12-1 614 19 Tuesday’s Games Alamo Bowl Rivers was hurt when he In Tennessee, the Patriots L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 7 p.m. 18. Connecticut 11-1 499 12 right ankle when he was At San Antonio 19. Tennessee 12-2 479 21 was sacked by Arizona’s San Antonio at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Payout: $2.225 million were upset about an injury to Golden State vs. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 20. Air Force 13-1 385 23 sacked on the first play of the Texas 26, Iowa 24 21. Nevada 12-1 350 24 Chike Okeafor late in the first 8 p.m. Chick-fil-A Bowl their strong safety and defen- Phoenix at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. 22. Memphis 10-3 317 22 first quarter. Matt Schaub At Atlanta 23. Clemson 14-0 316 25 quarter of San Diego’s 27-20 Seattle at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Payout: $2.825 million sive leader, Rodney Harrison. Philadelphia at Denver, 9 p.m. 24. Washington 10-3 308 14 win over Arizona. He left for a replaced Vick for the Falcons, Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 24 25. West Virginia 11-1 118 — New York at Sacramento, 10 p.m. ——— Harrison hurt his right leg Wednesday’s Games Sunday, Dec. 31 play, then returned and threw who lost 24-17 in their final Phoenix at Toronto, 7 p.m. Others receiving votes: Wichita St. 116, Michigan when blocked in the second MPC Computers Bowl St. 73, Florida St. 58, Texas 53, Maryland 48, Milwaukee at Washington, 7 p.m. At Boise, Idaho two touchdown passes before game of the season. Cleveland at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Washington St. 38, Georgetown 25, N. Iowa 22, quarter against the Tennessee Payout: $750,000 Kentucky 21, Drexel 8, Syracuse 7, UNLV 7, S. being pulled in the third quar- L.A. Clippers at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Miami 21, Nevada 20 Kansas City’s Trent Green Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m. Illinois 6, Missouri St. 5, Purdue 5, Gonzaga 4, Titans and didn’t return. ——— Georgia Tech 3, Missouri 1, Xavier 1. ter. was also hurt, spraining an San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1 Harrison went to the Seattle at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Outback Bowl Rivers, who pulled up and ankle in the third quarter Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m. At Tampa, Fla. ground and slapped the turf New York at Portland, 10 p.m. Payout: $3 million WOMEN’S TOP 25 limped each time he threw a against Jacksonville. He Thursday’s Games Penn State 20, Tennessee 10 after being blocked by Titans Detroit vs. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Cotton Bowl pass, finally came out after missed one series but returned Indiana at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. At Dallas THE WOMEN’S TOP TWENTY FIVE receiver Bobby Wade, whose L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Payout: $3 million some high-level huddling on late in the quarter. Auburn 17, Nebraska 14 By The Associated Press helmet appeared to hit Capital One Bowl The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ the sideline that included And Denver’s Jay Cutler At Orlando, Fla. women’s college basketball poll, with first-place was knocked out of the Harrison’s right knee in a low Payout: $4.25 million votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 31, coach Marty Schottenheimer, block. He walked off the field NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Wisconsin 17, Arkansas 14 total points based on 25 points for a first-place Broncos’ game with San Gator Bowl vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and trainer James Collins, Dr. At A Glance last week’s ranking: on his own. By The Associated Press At Jacksonville, Fla. Payout: $2.5 million Record Pts Pvs EASTERN CONFERENCE West Virginia 38, Georgia Tech 35 1. Maryland (45) 15-01,196 1 Rose Bowl 2. North Carolina (1)15-01,150 2 At Pasadena, Calif. 3. Duke (2) 14-01,103 3 Atlantic Division Payout: $17 million 4. Tennessee 12-11,040 4 W L OT Pts GF GA Southern Cal 32, Michigan 18 5. Connecticut 11-01,014 5 New Jersey 22 13 3 47 101 92 Fiesta Bowl 6. LSU 13-1 931 6 N.Y. Rangers 19 17 4 42 119 124 At Glendale, Ariz. 7. Ohio St. 11-1 917 7 N.Y. Islanders 19 16 3 41 110 105 Payout: $17 million 8. Oklahoma 10-1 879 8 Pittsburgh 16 15 6 38 116 123 Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42, OT 9. Baylor 13-1 821 9 Philadelphia 10 24 4 24 93 144 ——— 10. Purdue 13-2 681 13 Tuesday, Jan. 2 11. Vanderbilt 12-1 677 12 Northeast Division Orange Bowl 12. Stanford 9-3 659 14 W L OT Pts GF GA At Miami 13. Arizona St. 12-2 591 10 WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! Buffalo 29 7 3 61 155 109 Payout: $17 million 13. Louisville 15-0 591 15 Montreal 22 11 5 49 118 104 Wake Forest (11-2) vs. Louisville (11-1), 8 p.m. 15. Georgia 12-2 512 11 Ottawa 21 18 2 44 129 118 (FOX) 16. George Washington11-250517 Toronto 18 17 6 42 131 138 ——— 17. Texas A&M 9-2 416 16 Boston 19 15 3 41 112 129 Wednesday, Jan. 3 18. Marquette 13-1 338 20 Sugar Bowl 19. Michigan St. 11-2 331 21 Southeast Division At New Orleans 20. Arkansas 15-1 234 23 W L OT Pts GF GA Payout: $17 million 21. California 10-3 224 18 Meet the editor Atlanta 24 11 6 54 130 121 LSU (10-2) vs. Notre Dame (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) 22. Pittsburgh 12-1 166 24 Carolina 21 16 4 46 126 126 ——— 23. DePaul 11-3 133 19 Washington 16 17 7 39 120 140 Saturday, Jan. 6 24. Bowling Green 10-2 129 25 Tampa Bay 18 19 2 38 125 123 International Bowl 25. New Mexico 10-3 81 22 Florida 15 19 7 37 111 130 At Toronto Payout: $750,000 Others receiving votes: Middle Tennessee 77, WESTERN CONFERENCE Cincinnati (7-5) vs. Western Michigan (8-4), Noon Texas 41, Hofstra 40, Missouri 29, Iowa St. 22, Ukiah Daily Journal Editor K.C. (ESPN2) Washington 21, Nebraska 13, Rutgers 12, Central Division ——— Kentucky 11, South Florida 6, Delaware 2, W L OT Pts GF GA Sunday, Jan. 7 Montana 2, Oklahoma St. 2, Wis.-Green Bay 2, Meadows wants to meet you. Head Nashville 26 11 3 55 133 104 GMAC Bowl TCU 1. Detroit 24 9 5 53 115 84 Mobile, Ala. Chicago 16 17 5 37 96 109 Payout: $750,000 Columbus 15 20 4 34 102 119 Southern Miss (8-5) vs. Ohio (9-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) down to Schat’s Courthouse Bakery St. Louis 12 19 7 31 91 122 ——— Monday, Jan. 8 TRANSACTIONS Northwest Division BCS National Championship By The Associated Press 113 W. Perkins Street Thursday W L OT Pts GF GA At Glendale, Ariz. Minnesota 20 17 2 42 110 108 Payout: $17 million FOOTBALL Calgary 19 14 4 42 111 97 Ohio State (12-0) vs. Florida (12-1), 8 p.m. (FOX) ——— Vancouver 20 18 1 41 95 103 National Football League morning at 7 a.m. to discuss Colorado 19 18 2 40 125 113 Sunday, Jan. 14 Edmonton 18 18 2 38 106 112 Hula Bowl At Honolulu ARIZONA CARDINALS—Fired Dennis Green, East vs. West, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) coach. current events, give her story ideas, Pacific Division ATLANTA FALCONS—Fired Jim Mora, coach. W L OT Pts GF GA ——— Anaheim 28 7 6 62 143 100 Monday, Jan. 15 HOCKEY San Jose 26 14 0 52 116 94 Las Vegas All-American Classic respond to stories you’ve read in Dallas 25 15 0 50 108 91 East vs. West, 4 p.m., (NFL) Phoenix 16 20 2 34 102 132 ——— National Hockey League Los Angeles 14 22 5 33 117 152 Saturday, Jan. 20 East-West Shrine Classic ATLANTA THRASHERS—Recalled RW Darren the Daily Journal, or just chat. Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss At Houston Haydar from Chicago of the AHL. or shootout loss. East vs. West, 7 p.m. (ESPN2) COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Assigned F ——— ——— Joakim Lindstrom to Syracuse of the AHL. Monday’s Games Saturday, Jan. 27 NEW YORK RANGERS—Recalled F Jed Phoenix 3, Washington 2 Senior Bowl Ortmeyer from Hartford of the AHL. Atlanta 3, Ottawa 2, OT At Mobile, Ala. OTTAWA SENATORS—Recalled RW Jeff Colorado 5, Nashville 3 North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFL) Heerema and C Serge Payer from Binghamton of Groups of local residents have had Buffalo 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 the AHL. Toronto 5, Boston 1 K.C. Meadows rousing conversations picked up Will Bynum, then "Our team has to change Editor about education, Utilize the NDBL's scoring leader, in some," Nelson said. "We just Ukiah Daily Journal March of last season. "A lot of got to where that small lineup transportation, Continued from Page 6 it has to do with who's in and was actually pretty effective, who's out, and we adjust to and we could play more man- child rearing, Jan. 10 automatically has their that. If everybody was to-man defense, and we were contract guaranteed for the healthy, would we be doing switching (defensively at supervisors’ salaries rest of the season, it's almost this? Probably not." every position but center), certain that Golden State In the meantime, the denying good shooters and and more. would drop Azubuike prior to Warriors will have to reinvent doing a pretty good job. Now that date and then bring him themselves once again with- all that's changed. Now I have back on a 10-day deal after out Jason Richardson, who to go bigger, and it's just a that, if he was still needed. will miss a minimum of four total different game. We were "We pretty much treat all weeks and probably a few kind of establishing who we these things in the short term, more after breaking his shoot- were, anyway, and how we see what's working and go ing hand Saturday against the had to play to max out what from there," said Mullin, who Sacramento Kings. we had." 8 – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Raiders first, Lions second in draft GIANTS UPDATE The Associated Press weaker schedule pick first and the final wild-card entry in the Zito will make $10 million during ’07 season NEW YORK — The the Lions had a weaker sched- NFC, will pick ahead of Detroit Lions’ win in Dallas ule. Either Cleveland or Denver, which finished 9-7 By JANIE McCAULEY on Sunday dropped them from Tampa Bay will pick third. and will choose 21st. AP Sports Writer the first pick in next April’s The Browns and Bucs, both of That could change, howev- SAN FRANCISCO — draft to the second, with the whom finished 4-12, each er, if New York advances in Pitcher Barry Zito will make first choice going to Oakland. played teams with a combined the playoffs. The spots for a base salary of $10 million The NFL released the offi- .535 winning percentage, so playoff teams are determined from the San Francisco cial order for the draft on the order will be determined by how far they go in the post- Giants in 2007, then receive Tuesday. by a coin flip. season. raises of $4 million in each of The Raiders finished 2-14 Eight teams finished at 8-8 Both the Raiders and Lions the next two seasons. and the Lions were 3-13, but and will pick 13th (St. Louis) need quarterbacks, with Brady Zito, a star left-hander and Detroit almost surely would to 20th (the New York Quinn of Notre Dame consid- former AL Cy Young Award have had the No. 1 choice. In Giants). The Giants, who ered the best quarterback winner, agreed last week to a the case of ties, teams with the qualified for the playoffs as prospect. record $126 million, seven- year contract with San Francisco — the largest con- plays proved to be a disaster is the answer at quarterback. tract ever for a pitcher — that for a team with a poor offen- “I think it would be unfair, also includes an $18 million Suffer sive line. very unjustified, to use coach club option for 2014 with a $7 million buyout. Continued from Page 6 The Raiders were sacked a as a scapegoat,” said Brooks, league-worst 72 times and fin- who was winless in his eight He is scheduled to be for- Randy Moss, the other ished last in most major offen- starts. “Coach did everything mally introduced by the starting receiver, made fre- sive categories. Shell demoted he needed to do as a head Giants on Wednesday morn- quent critiques on his radio his good friend late in the sea- coach. I hold the players ing, joining Barry Bonds as show, complaining about son, but the offense didn’t fare accountable.” the face of the franchise for harsh practices and talking any better under John Shoop. There is some reason for next season. Zito will be the File Photo about how he might be better “Offensively, we weren’t optimism in Oakland. Nnamdi ace of an already talented Barry Zito sends one to the plate last season. Zito’s contract in San Francisco is filled with bonuses. off on another team. happy with the play calling Asomugha turned into one of pitching staff, replacing Jason Schmidt after Schmidt Running back LaMont early on in the season,” Jordan the league’s top cornerbacks, 2013, 400 innings from 2012- $100,000 for a Gold Glove Jordan and quarterback combining stifling man cover- joined the rival Los Angeles said. “I think with Shoop here Dodgers last month. 2013 or 200 innings in 2013, and $100,000 for being an Andrew Walter criticized now and hopefully the next age with eight interceptions. with 180 innings pitched in All-Star. Second-round pick Thomas Zito, the 2002 AL Cy demoted offensive coordina- year ... I think you’ll see much Young Award winner, spent 2011 or 2012. If his option Meanwhile, Bonds still tor Tom Walsh, and Shell even Howard boosted a young, becomes guaranteed, Zito can hadn’t scheduled a physical different team offensively.” speedy linebacking corps and his first seven big league sea- lashed out late in the season at The Raiders finished with sons across San Francisco void the contract and receive that must take place for his Derrick Burgess and Warren a $3.5 million buyout.He also new contract to become offi- an unidentified member of the 168 points — the fifth lowest Sapp provided veteran leader- Bay with the Oakland front office who he claims had total in a 16-game season — Athletics. He has never will earn a $500,000 bonus cial. The 42-year-old Bonds ship along the offensive line. for winning the Cy Young and the Giants agreed to been undermining the coach- and failed to score an offen- With the Raiders looking to missed a start in his career sive touchdown in half its and hopes to lead the Giants Award, $200,000 if he finish- terms on a $16 million, one- ing staff. bring in a playmaker on es second in the voting, year contract Dec. 7 on the Walsh, who went from run- games. back into contention in the offense with the top pick, they NL West after San Francisco $150,000 for third place, last day of baseball’s winter ning a bed and breakfast in The fate of Shoop, Shell $100,000 for fourth and meetings that will bring him Idaho to offensive coordina- and the other offensive coach- are hoping for a quick turn- missed the playoffs for a third around. straight year last season. $50,000 if he’s fifth. If he back for a 15th season. tor, was a lightning rod for es will be one of the first big wins a second time, he would The sides were expected to criticism from those inside “I think it can be fixed if The 28-year-old Zito, rep- questions this offseason. After you get personnel,” Shell said. get a $750,000 bonus and $1 begin negotiations this week and outside the organization. that will come decisions about resented by superagent Scott “If you add a player here, a Boras, will make $14.5 mil- million if he wins it a third on final language in the deal, Walsh had been out of the what to do with Moss and time or more. which could pay Bonds as NFL since 1994 and his player there, things can turn in lion in 2008, $18.5 million Porter and to figure out if a hurry. And I expect that will each in ’09, 2010 and 2011. Other bonuses include much as $20 million in 2007 offense featuring deep drops $250,000 for MVP — with as he resumes his chase of and long-developing pass either Aaron Brooks or Walter happen.” In 2012, the sixth year of his contract, Zito will receive $150,000 for second place, Hank Aaron’s career home $19 million and then $20 mil- $100,000 for third, $75,000 run mark of 755. Bonds is 22 lion the following season. He for fourth and $50,000 for homers from passing mostly gone now. (Brandon Lloyd) and compen- fifth. If he were to be named Hammerin’ Hank. “I would expect us to satory picks for last year’s has a full no-trade clause. Future Zito’s option will become World Series MVP, that ———— impact our football team a lit- free agent departures (Julian would be worth $200,000, AP Baseball Writer Continued from Page 6 tle more than we have,” Nolan Peterson and Andre Carter). guaranteed if he pitches 600 innings between 2011 and while an NLCS MVP would Ronald Blum in New York said. “We’re not done on Though big additions might get him $100,000. He earns contributed to this story. inconsistent regular season. offense, but we have work to still be coming, the 49ers have San Francisco has vast do on defense more than earned the chance to enjoy acreage of salary-cap room — offense. If free agency goes as their achievements in this 7-9 perhaps $40 million — and a expected, we would expect ... season. Frank Gore, who set multitude of draft picks with a big impact on us.” several single-season fran- Omelette Special $ 95 Pancake Special $ 95 which to add players. 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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 letters from horizontal rows, from left to right, under "Decoded Message" and make words to form the answer.

CHAOS GRID THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion -8 -10 -5 26 CIGP -8 -3 29 -11 Unscramble these four Jumbles, EZEY one letter to each square, 34 21 31 20 to form four ordinary words. MPMN 28 -9 23 -6 YAHA RYBUL

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28 -6 -7 31 “ ” COLO Answer: THEY 717184 RADO (Answers tomorrow) 19 5 6 16 Jumbles: AHEAD MAIZE MARKUP SIMILE ANDY Yesterday’s -8 30 29 -5 Answer: What the tailor did with the football star — AQU I “SIZED” HIM UP 1/2/2007 Mom just has to put up with daughter’s new boyfriend Dear Annie: We have four beautiful chil- ally reach that conclusion on her own, and she been in tremendous upheaval for quite some dren, all of whom are married except needs to know you won’t say, “I told you so.” time. We are so sorry for your losses, especial- “Melanie,” our 30-year-old daughter. We know Dear Annie: I’m a guy who has been going ly your life partner, whose death seems to have Melanie hopes to marry and have children, and ANNIE’S MAILBOX through so much pain it seems it will never cast you adrift. Some short-term professional we also know she has dated very little, and By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar end. I lost my father last year. He went into the counseling can help you get a handle on your those relationships didn’t turn out well. hospital for minor surgery, and the day before grief and move forward. Your doctor can refer Melanie met “Mark” several weeks ago, and he was to be released, he collapsed in my you, or you can find a grief counselor through they have become involved. Mark comes off as Please, Annie, tell her she doesn’t need to mother’s arms and died. It was so hard on us, local hospitals, funeral homes, nursing homes sweet, intelligent and very caring. However, settle for this. She doesn’t need a man to be especially Mom. They were together for 35 and social service organizations. We’ll be we know for a fact that he is a womanizer, has happy. We pray every night that our daughter years. My mother’s brother died three months thinking of you. had affairs with married women, and even has will see the light. We only want the best for our later, and an aunt shortly after. Dear Annie: Please thank Pat Purdin, direc- been sexually active with a few high school little girl. What can we do? -- Desperate My only happiness was my life partner, but tor of VICTORY Adult Education in Chino seniors. Parents he was recently killed in Iraq. He was every- Valley, Ariz., for his letter regarding the value Melanie has allowed this man to move into Dear Desperate: We know it is hard to thing to me: my world, my sanity, my life. His of a GED. her house, and we are devastated. We raised her watch your children make choices that hurt death has left me devastated and beyond I dropped out of school in 10th grade in a religious home, where premarital sex is a them, but Melanie is 30 years old and must depressed. I miss him terribly and I am lost. because of a difficult pregnancy. As a single sin. Mark has convinced Melanie to throw all learn to accept the consequences. She knows My mom has cancer, and she is my priority parent, I obtained my GED, even winning a of her religious beliefs out the window. you disapprove of Mark. If you force the issue, now. I moved into her place to help out, so I’m scholarship. Our program had a simple gradua- Melanie expects us to welcome Mark into she will choose him over you. So, accept the lucky to have my family around, but after tion ceremony, and it made me cry to walk our home and to family functions and pretend situation as best you can. Be polite. Invite him everything we have all gone through, it just across the stage and hear my daughter yell out, everything is wonderful. If we don’t, we are for family events. Don’t say one bad word doesn’t seem fair to burden them with my loss. “That’s MY momma!” -- Proud GED afraid we will lose her forever. It is breaking about him. If he is rotten, Melanie will eventu- But, Annie, I am so sad, I can’t cope. I don’t Graduate our hearts. know what to do anymore. 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002-07 1-3,4,5,6,7/07 HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP APARTMENTS HOMES LEGAL NOTICE 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 300 UNFURNISHED 330 FOR RENT For Publication Week of Payless Shoe 1 br $625. 2 br.$725 $1450-3bd2ba. 2 car. January 3 – 7, 2007 All Shifts FT & PT Conference Center LIKE TRAVEL USA HR Source + dep. NP No sec. 8 gar. Enclosed back Mendocino County has been awarded Feder- Available!!! Facility Maint- Publication Sales Co. CHILDREN? F & P/T sales assoc. Good cred. To view yard. No sect. 8. al funds under the Emergency Food and No experience enance/Attendant: ANALYST hiring 18-23 sharp Shelter National Board Program. Mendocino needed. Higher wage $10.00/hr, 20 hrs/wk $3915 - $4761/Mo This might be With 4,600 stores call 472-0322 Oak Manor 462-7088 County has been chosen to receive $50,747 enthusiastic Individu- with experience. some benefits: to the job for you. and a leading 20% to supplement emergency food and shelter HR als to travel the US. 3bd2ba. N/P/S. No This year’s seniors assist persons utiliz- CHILDCARE command of US foot- 2 bdrm 1 bth Sm. programs in the county. Travel, training, lodg- sec. 8. Family rm. The selection was made by a National Board welcome. Full training the conference ANALYST WORKERS, wear, Payless needs back yd. W/D, Car- ing, Transportation On Culdesac. that is chaired by the Department of Home- ing provided. Drug Center and Plaza; ALL SHIFTS. ambitious, talented, port, N/P, No Sec. 8, TRAINEE provided. $1500/mo. 972-4172 land Security’s Federal Emergency Manage- testing required, can- prepare conference F/T 4 day week. high energy, associ- $750/mo.743-1953 ment Agency and consists of representatives $3381- $4111/Mo 1-800-781-1344. nabis not tested for rooms and perform Starting salary ates to continue our A very nice small from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, Mendocino County. 2bd. 1 ba. D/W, hire. Assist disabled light janitorial work, $9.40 per hour. success. In return for TRUE TO LIFE 1bd, 1bth house in USA; National Council of the Churches of To perform profes- Patio Christ in the USA; The Salvation Army; Unit- in their home and on and related work as On call $9 per hour. your commitment, we CHILDREN’S Ukiah $700/mo. sional level HR $825 + Dep. ed Jewish Communities and United Way of outings. Call for assigned. Complete Qualifications: offer exc. training, SERVICES Selzer Realty work. Req Analyst: 468-5426 America. The Local Board was charged to interview. 485-5168 job description/app- Pass medical and advancement, comp. seeks 2 additional 468-0411 distribute funds appropriated by Congress to BA/BS in public ad- homes for Shelter lication available at drug exam, TB test, pay & benes pkg with Apartments for rent help expand the capacity of food and shelter BOOKKEEPER min, HR, or related Care program Avail 2-1 BV.Sm 2br, City of Ukiah, 300 criminal back- merchandise disc. programs in high-need areas around the P/T, F/T. A/P, and two years of Applicants need to Calpella $700. cntry, nr twn, 1/2 ac, country. Seminary Ave. ground check and Please apply at Payroll. technical HR exp, have at least 1 spare No pets. Credit reprt/ N/P/S No 8 Cred. ref, A Local Board made up of representatives of Ukiah, CA 95482 or have valid Cal. Pear Tree Shopping Fax 468-5547 involving: job analy- bdrm to house a child score req. 485-0841 dep. $950 895-3934 the above-mentioned organizations and local www.cityofukiah.com Drivers license. Center 211 N. for up to 30 days. service agencies will determine how the funds sis, exam develop- Clerk / Typist Deadline; 5 pm, GREAT NEW Orchard Ave, Ukiah Guaranteed monthly Beverly Sanders BLUE LAKE near awarded to Mendocino County are to be dis- Jay Twigg Law Office ment, labor rela- MEDICAL, DENTAL, or call 707-462-1800. allotment. Generous Realty Ukiah/Lakeport 3bdr tributed among the emergency food and shel- 01/19/07. EOE 116 S. School St. tions, etc preferably VISION PKG. increase upon place- This Week’s Featured 2bth, 2 car gar., lake ter programs run by local service agencies in ment. Income tax-ex- the area. The Local Board is responsible for Ukiah 462-6435 in a public merit sys- matching 403B RN FT. Potter Vly. Properties rights. Must have recommending agencies to receive these tem. Trainee: BA/BS TSA Plan, paid holi- Community Health empt. Exp. with chil- State St. strong credit & ID CNAs AM & PM dren req. Parents will funds and any additional funds available un- in public admin, HR, days & vacation, Center. From $590-600 shifts avail. New receive training, + So- $1295. 544-2668 der this phase of the program. or related field; or paid training’s, on Erica 743-1188 X110 Ford St.- 2bd/1ba wage scale. Hire on cial Worker, in-home For Rent in Clear- Under the terms of the grant from the Nation- some college and duty meals. $725 al Board, local agencies chosen to receive bonus. Pick up shift support & respite. lake, 4bdrm 2bth, two yrs of technical FREE Co-op Day SECRET S. Dora- 2bd/1ba funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits bonuses. Clean fami- Need 1 or 2-parent single car gar., HR exp; or five yrs Care Provided SHOPPERS homes, with 1 parent $735 or units of government, 2) have an accounting ly like atmosphere. Cook position F/T $1100/mo. $2200 system, 3) practice nondiscrimination, 4) have exp. necessary. Call of high-level respon- Apply: To Evaluate Local home full time. Home Cooper Ln.- 2bd/1ba Call Dawn or Deana with no more than 1 sec., 275-2128 demonstrated the capability to deliver emer- Alex or Danny sible clerical work. TRINITY YOUTH Businesses. Flex hrs, $735 gency food and/or shelter programs, and 5) if 462-1436 biological child con- 462-1622 Apply by 1-10-07 Training Provided. Laws Ave. - 2/1.5 ROOMS they are a private voluntary organization, they Come join SERVICES sidered. DIESEL (County application 800-585-9024 ext ba. $740 350 FOR RENT must have a voluntary board. Qualifying our caring & 915 W. Church St. Retirees invited to agencies are urged to apply. MECHANIC & supplemental 6520. San Jacinta- Room For Rent growing team at or on line@ apply. Contact TLC Public or private voluntary agencies interest- Excel. pay, good questionnaire 707-463-1100 2bd/1.5ba $1,100 $425/mo, util. incl. Frank R. Howard www.trinityys.org Seeking people to ed in applying for Emergency Food and Shel- benefits. 3 yrs. min. required) to: Lic#236800809 E. Gobbi- 3bd/2ba first and last ter Program funds must contact Kathleen Memorial Hospital work one on one sup- exp. Good DMV HR Dept, 579 Low LVNs & RNs noc House $1,195 463-0270 Stone, Program Administrator, Mendocino ● RN’s, Med Surg, porting DD individual Vet Assist. P/T County Health and Human Services Agency, record. 462-6721 Gap Rd, Ukiah CA shift. Clean family Oak Knoll - 3bd/2ba ICU, ER--FT, PT in a home setting. Tues., Wed. Thurs. WANTED Department of Social Services, 747 South Direct Care Staff for 95482, (707) 463- like environment. House. $1350. ●CNA: P/T, Call Cindy 468-9331 Prof. etiquette, health 370 TO RENT State Street, Ukiah, 95482, 707.463.7968 for Residential Care 4261, w/TDD Hire on bonus. Complete listing an application. The deadline for applications Contingent conscious, can lift 50 Home for D.D. 800/735-2929 Call Deana or Dawn SERVICE STATION available at 320 S. Looking for house to be received is Noon on January 12, 2007. ●CRNA: F/T lbs. Will train. N State PT & FT 463-3517 www.co.mendocino. 462-1436 Attendant-PT State St. 462-5198 will pay up to ●Respiratory Animal Hosp. 468- ca.us/hr EOE Millwright (Ukiah) PU application at: $1200/mo.1 dog, & LOST & LOST & Therapist: F/T Dog Groomers 5965 Chinook Gardens Knowledge of 8551 East Rd. R.V. exc. refs. 467-9415 FOUND FOUND ●Phlebotomist Lab Assistant. F/T. Apply Water Truck Driver/ Upstairs flat. Avail 30 30 various fabrication CORDLESS SCREW No Questions Assistant: F/T in person Town & Skilled Med. Assist/ Water Tech. now. 2bd2ba. Gar. & techniques. Fax WANTED TO GUN. North State St. Asked up to ●Registration Country Dogs. 1102 LVN to do back Job req. ability to deck. $1000mo. $700 S. State St. Ukiah 707-485-1323 380 SHARE RENT Call to I.D. $10,000 reward. Associate: P/T office for busy med. work independently sec. dep. 468-5468 EDITOR NEEDED Mixer Driver, F/T, $475/mo. incl. utils. 743-2920 I despirately want Contingent practice. P/T, flexible, and to make rea- LEE KRAEMER The Lake County Bookmobile Class A/B w/ Endors, Near Raley’s, private my jewelry, dia- Web: Howard 20+ hrs. salary neg., soned decisions. We PROPERTY MGMT FOUND! Record-Bee is look- clean DMV, Fax home. Avl. Dec. monds, rubys, gold, Hospital.com Driver send resume to: 246 offer benefits pkg. in Spacious 1bd1ba. Christmas Day on ing for an experi- res to 459-2335 490-7157, 468-9332 emeralds, opals, lots Julie 456-3015 Mendocino County Hospital Dr. Ukiah a friendly supportive $750. Orr Springs Rd. enced community of jade back. Very Library MYCP FISCAL DEPT work environment. POOL, LAUNDRY, Male orange & journalist to lead our House Priv. $425- easy to find (One of a Come Join our $2352-$2861/Mo. 2 positions - Open Cold Creek Compost CARPORTS white young newsroom. The 485-5966 mo incl util. 1 pers kind custom made for Health Care Drive Bookmobile to until filled. (1) Asst No Section 8. Terrier mix? managing editor is only Dep + Ref req me) Taken during Specialists assigned locations Fiscal Director (Train- CHILD 463-2134 391-2033 - 391-5738 responsible the day- N/S/P/D 391-3447 Sept. & Oct. at 1255 at Home Care & throughout the ee position for CFO). SPECIAL EVENT 140 CARE Hospice Services to-day operations of MARLENE VILLAGE Lg. Rm. priv. ent., Skyloah Way, Rwd. county. Req valid 1 FTE - starts at COORDINATOR: IN HOME CHILD Mendocino County the newsroom in- Downstairs flat. cbl/frg/micro w/d, kit., Vly. out of the house Class A or B licen- $17.04-$19.94 hr CITY OF CARE wanted, 2 Great dynamic cluding assigning 2bd.2ba. Avail. Jan. bath, priv. n/s/p, $475 and out of the Silver sure with Air Brake DOE, room to ad- HEALDSBURG. days/wk, for a 9 mo. team & benefits. and editing news $1050/mo. $700 sec. util incl. 462-9225 Streak trailer. Willing cert, and one yr of vance. (2) Fiscal Salary: $20 per old, 367-0699 Don’t miss this stories and oversee- dep. 468-5468 to buy back.485-7398 commercial driving Specialist (Biller and hour. The City of Rm in Hopland hm opportunity. ing page layout. The SERVICES NEW YEAR’S exp inc public Medical Records Healdsburg is seek- w/bath, N/P/D, Nice ●Occupational ideal candidate will OFFERED SPECIAL! HELP contact. Apply by Clerk). 1 FTE - starts ing a qualified 200 view. $500/mo. incl. GOT DOG FOOD? Therapist: P/T have newsroom 1/2 off one month’s 120 WANTED 01/08/07 to: at $12.06-$15.25 Special Event Housekeeping with util + dep. 744-9547 I’m here at the shel- ●Home Health management expe- rent. w/6 mo. lease. HR Dept, 579 Low DOE. Prefer 2+ yrs Coordinator exp. $12/hr. 3 hr min. ter just waiting to be Aide: F/T rience or several Roomy 2bd., 1 ba. Rmin house w/ bth & Mendocino Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA experience. Out- to assist the Honest, dependable. adopted. Come and ●RN, Case years reporting Close to schools & shower, $550/mo. County 95482, (707) standing Benefits. City’s Community Tammy 467-9553 see me or give my and/or editing expe- shopping. incl. util. $500 dep. Department of Manager: FT/PT 463-4261, w/TDD Call 463-4915 for re- Services Depart- ● rience for a newspa- Want the cleanest Call Selzer Realty No S/P. 489-2122 new friend Sage a RN, On-call (800) 735-2929. quired application Social Services per. Email resume ment and local house in town? 468-0411 call at 467-6453 Wkends & Wkdys www.co.mendocino. and job descriptions. Currently with cover letter to volunteers with the Call Veronica Upstairs Master 298 Plant Rd. 707-459-1818 ask ca.us/hr EOE EOE. recruiting for Publisher Gregg planning, coordina- 272-2596 PARK PLACE bdrm, W. Side, no for clinical MGR. NEW EXCITING tion and implemen- p/s/d, $535 + 1/3 util. Social Worker McConnell at SUBSTANCE YARD WORK 1 bd. $725-$775 Assistant II- POSITION WORK- tation of Healds- 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. avail now. 463-2898 Community Catalysts gmcconnell@ Monthly maintenance Fort Bragg Only. ABUSE ING WITH KIDS burg’s Plaza Park Pool/garg. 462-5009 seeks Skills Coaches record-bee.com. pruning, clean up. For further info go COUNSELOR 6 wks pd vacation 150th anniversary to work in the 489-8849 REFURBISHED 460 APPLIANCES to: www.mss.ca.gov Fast Growing Co. Mendocino County 403 B. Small home- celebration. Under PLUM HOUSE. 2 BEDROOM. USED to: “Career with opportunity for Public Health AODP like environment, general directions, BUSINESS Fun Working DW\Garage+pool APPLIANCES Hi There! Opportunities” advancement. FT or Adult treatment good pay & bens. the incumbent will 250 RENTALS Environment! $850 mo. 463-2325 & FURNITURE. I’m William or call the PT positions avail. in Ukiah. $2353- Starting sal $11.76+ plan, supervise, 2 +/- acres 12,000 Working with individ- Guaranteed. 485-1216 I Need a ride to MCDSS Jobline: Apply Tower Mart hr. On the job train- coordinate, direct Avail now in Hopland uals with develop- $2861/Mo. Bilingual sq’ building 4,000 sq’ Portland. 707-467-5866. 180 N. Main St. ing prov. Flex. F/T, and participate in Studio $575/mo, mental disabilities in English/ Spanish pole barn, sec. gates, MISC. I’m a medium-sized closes 01-05-07 Willits. P/T pos. avail.Fax the planning and 1 bdrm $600/mo, FOR SALE their home. All posi- are encouraged to fenced yd, office. for 480 kind of shy fellow. I Home Care Options apply. Req HS Grad resume to 463-1753 management of the 1 bdrm $600/mo. tions avail. Wage rent or lease Dillon Super 1050 now live in the 2 Stockers, seeks caregivers for and one yr exp. Ap- 150th Celebration. (707) 468-0463 Progressive reloader. begins $8.50-$10 Night Staff FT, Ukiah shelter. A 1 Cashier. P/T. PT & FT & live in. ply by 01/17/07 to: This is a $4500/mo. 462-0686 .223 set up. New! DOE. Excel. bens. 32 hr. & 40 hr shifts. Nice 2 bdrm 2 bth wonderful woman Able to work various EOE. 462-6888 HR Dept, 579 Low temporary/contract $1300/bo. 462-1850 DMV, Drug test, H.S. Full benefits. $9.40 Banquet Hall & Upstairs. avail 1-1/07 has offered me a shifts/days. Avail. Howard Memorial Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA position with no diploma or equiv. to start. Qualifica- Kitchen Ukiah Senior $950/ mo.$1050 dep. home on her ranch for call in shifts. Hospital Seeks 95482, (707) 463- City benefits. Esti- Fireplace insert like Pick up an app. at tions: Pass medical Center 499 Leslie St. 2850 S. State St. #3 and the chance to Complete app. Manager for ICU & 4261, w/TDD (800) mated hours of new, blowers & ther- 401A, Talmage Rd., and drug exam. TB 707-468-0463 live with other Kel- @ Ukiah Natural Med-Surg: 72 hrs 735-2929. EOE work will range 462-4343 mostat, $400.00 in Ukiah. Questions? test, criminal back- pies, learn to herd Foods, 721 S. per pay period, RN www.co.mendocino. from 20-30 ours per Spacious 2 bdrm 462-0411 462-2395. E.O.E. ground check and COMMERCIAL sheep and live the State St. Ukiah req., BSN & man- ca.us/hr week. Position is 1 bth Heat, AC & H20 Facility # 236801959 have Valid CA Driv- LEASE UKIAH Playstation III, great life. All I need agement exp. pref. expected to extend paid. Patio or balcony ers License. Great 2030 Industry Rd. sealed box, recept, now is a ride. Can ACCOUNTING Competitive salary , Licensed Insurance through August, $900 N/P 462-8600 new medical, dental, 1. 5000 Sq.Ft. Aprx. $1000 obo. you help me? I do MANAGER great benefits. Agents 2007. Requires at vision pkg. matching Spacious 2bd. Pool. 463-2477 not know how to RCHDC, a well es- Website: Combined Insurance, least two (2) years w/400 sf office 403B TSA Plan, H20, trash pd. $750. Reflections Vol. II answer the phone, tablished Non Profit howardhospital.com a subsidiary of Aon experience in event 2. 5000 Sq. Ft. Aprx. paid holidays & va- Also 1bd. $650. Ht. Ukiah Daily Journal but my friend Sage Housing Corp or Anthony Stahl planning. Resume 720 sq ft clean room REQUIRES: Supervi- Auditor Corp, seeks Manager cation, paid train- AC Pd. N/P. 462-6075 has 20 books left. does, so please call 707-456-3101 an city application w/1500 sf office. her at 467-6453. sory and fund ac- trainees to service ings, on duty meals, The cost is $9.95 Appraiser required. For appli- Melanie 707-485-1328 Love, William counting experience, Mendocino County est/new accts. Unlim- Apply: Trinity Youth cation contact the each. Call 468-3500 Assessor’s Office Tired of being CA drivers license ited earning potential Services 915 W. city of Healdsburg, Office Spaces 590 S. School St. and insurance. Sal- $3657.-$4446./Mo. just over broke? & comprehensive Church St. or on line Personnel Office, 776 S. State St. ary Range $3,762 - Req Licensed No experience FIND @www.trinity ys-org 401 Grove Street, $4, 572 per mo. DOE Appraiser with BA in necessary! benefits pkg. Also 300 sf $300/mo Shocker s/f sport, finance, accounting UKIAH WHAT YOU Application required - We train! non-lic’d people en- Nursing Healdsburg, CA Inc. util, janitor, cent. comp. air, x-tra bar- and one yr related 95448. phone 707- 140 Zinfandel NEED IN call 707-463-1975 ext exp. Apply by Must be mechani- couraged to apply as DON, MDS Coordi- ht/air, off st. parking. rel, hopper, all elec- 431-3322. Deadline 1bd1ba. $660 THE 0, or download from 01/05/07 to: HR cally inclined, like to nator, RN/LVNs, Ac- 468-5426 tronic, $700 b/o C company provides to apply 1/16/07, Hud OK. www.RCHDC.org Dept, 579 Low Gap work with people. & tivity Assistant for 391-8987. L Rd, Ukiah, CA complete training. 5:00 PM. Find us Shop in Calpella Open until filled. be able to lift 25 lbs. SNF. Extremely com- SPA-Deluxe ‘06 A 95482, (707) Call the Regional on the Web at 30’x 36’ Fenced pkg, CENTURY 21 Send both application Start now! petitive rates with model. 30 jets. S & resume to RCHDC 463-4261, w/TDD www.ci.healdsburg. Les Ryan Realty (800) 735-2929. $1850 mo. Mgr, Rob McGrew, excellent benefits. Office, priv. bath. Therapy seat. Never S 499 Leslie St. Ukiah, ca.us. Property Management www.co.mendocino. 462-9001 888-518-3711 Fax resume: References pref. used. Warr.Can del. IFIEDS! CA 95482 EOE EOE/AA/ADA. 468-0463 ca.us/hr EOE for personal interview. 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PETS & 500 SUPPLIES Pitt Bull Puppies Parents on site. Responsible homes only please. $150 ea. 239-2666 Poodle Pups. stnd ACK 13 wks, vacs, m/f, blk, crm $600. 707-743-1922 Shih-Tzu Puppies for Sale, mom & dad on site, ready by mid Feb., reg. w/ AKC, cared for by the Men- do. Animal Hospital. Females $850, Males $800, Call 462-2525

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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 732.36 feet; Storage: 60,018acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 130 cfs Outflow: 176 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .021 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: 1.15 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .017 ppm (.25 ppm) Ukiah Valley Mortuary 468-8446 195 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah “The Mortuary With a Heart!” We own and operate our own crematory FD 1680 Also cited by a majority of respondents as costs of health care. is notoriously complex, and demned the law and subse- Health Also cited by a majority of the most recent attempt to dra- quent ballot measure because cost culprits: waste, fraud and inefficiencies; respondents as cost culprits: matically expand coverage he said they would have put Continued from Page 1 covering the uninsured; and unhealthy habits, waste, fraud and inefficien- was overturned by voters in too much of a burden on such as eating too much and not exercising cies; covering the uninsured; 2004 after business interests employers. tions director Adam and unhealthy habits, such as waged a multi-million dollar But as Schwarzenegger Mendelsohn, “the people of enough. eating too much and not exer- campaign. wades into the health arena in California want their broken cising enough. The last could Proposition 72 would have earnest for the first time since health-care system fixed.” those with insurance. More and among those who earn bolster Schwarzenegger’s provided coverage to 1 mil- becoming governor, the poll A slim majority of voters than three-quarters of voters more than $40,000. plan to promote health and lion uninsured Californians suggests voters are deeply polled in November and worry they might not be able The poll also underscored wellness through preventive from a fund that large employ- skeptical of the health system December - 51 percent - say to pay the costs of treating a the dim view people have of means, a cause he has touted ers would have been required and open to change, Field Poll they’re content with the cur- serious condition, and a nearly insurers and drug companies, since before he became gover- to pay into. It duplicated a law Director Mark DiCamillo rent system. But three times as identical number are con- which have given millions of nor. passed by the legislature and said. many respondents believe the cerned that their employers dollars to Schwarzenegger’s Moreover, 81 percent of signed into law by Gov. Gray “The poll dispels the notion system will be worse in five might cut back on health-care political campaigns, accord- voters agreed that government Davis in 2003, but which was that health care is a lower con- years than better - 39 percent contributions, forcing them to ing to a recent Mercury News should help provide all put on hold by cern for voters,” he said. “It to 12 percent. Another 40 per- pick up more of the tab. analysis. Nearly two-thirds of Californians access to afford- Schwarzenegger after he does seem like the time is cent expect no change. Pessimism about the voters believe that high profits able health insurance, the gov- defeated Davis in the recall right,” DiCamillo said, “for Rising health-care costs are health-care system was high- by insurers and drug compa- ernor’s central goal. election later that year. attempting some kind of a major concern even among est among 50- to 64-year-olds, nies are responsible for rising Still, the health-care system Schwarzenegger con- health reform in California.”

report, to be released taunting came from guards lized by drifts as high as 10 American death count of 823 researchers, of the sheer hours Wednesday, gives the highest outside the execution cham- feet. In 1997, a similar storm for the year, when the deaths lost to cancer care: 368 hours World ratings to Washington, San ber, not the masked ones who killed 30,000 in the state. of police, who conduct para- in that first year after diagno- Diego, Minneapolis-St. Paul, put the noose around “Most of my cattle haven’t military operations, are added sis with ovarian cancer; 272 Continued from Page 2 Columbus, Ohio; Sioux Falls, Saddam’s neck. seen food since last Thursday, to the number of slain Iraqi hours being treated for lung S.D., and Laramie County, The Iraqi government did when the snow started,” said soldiers. cancer, 193 hours for kidney The state funeral for the Wyoming. not say what, if any, punish- Tony Hall, who has 200 head In all, the Iraqi ministries of cancer. 38th president began with an The lowest scores went to ment would await anyone on a ranch near Lamar, Colo. Health, Defense and Interior That doesn’t count the days elaborate service at Chicago, Cleveland, Baton uncovered in its probe of “Wherever they were standing reported a total of 13,896 Iraqi spent home in bed recovering Washington National Rouge, La., Mandan, N.D., guards and 14 selected wit- when the snow piled up, that’s civilians, police and soldiers from surgery or weak from Cathedral, then moved to and American Samoa. nesses who attended the exe- where they are now. Every died last year, 162 more than chemo, just time spent active- Grand Rapids in Ford’s final The study, conducted by cution at a Baghdad prison day, it’s getting more crucial.” the tally kept by The ly getting care — chemo or homecoming. The marching the Department of Homeland before dawn Saturday. Some Associated Press. radiation therapy, blood tests band from the University of Security, comes five years were high-ranking officials or Mass. lawmakers The AP count, assembled or cancer scans, surgery or Michigan, the school where he after the terrorist attacks of people affiliated with radical say yes to vote on from its daily news reports, checkups, driving to medical played football, greeted the Sept. 11, 2001, revealed major Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, was always believed to be appointments and waiting White House jet carrying his problems in how well emer- a political ally of Prime gay marriage substantially lower than the your turn. casket, members of his family gency agencies were able to Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who actual number of deaths It’s a study, to be published and others in the funeral party. talk to each other during a cat- had wanted to speed up the BOSTON (AP) — because the news cooperative Wednesday in the Journal of The service in Washington astrophe. Many firefighters timing of the execution after Lawmakers in Massachusetts, does not have daily access to unfolded in the spirit of one of the National Cancer Institute, climbing the World Trade an appeals court upheld the the only state where gay mar- official accounting by the that sheds new light on the its musical selections — Center towers died when they death sentence. riage is legal, voted Tuesday Iraqi ministries. Many deaths “Fanfare for the Common human costs of cancer. were unable to hear police The grainy video appeared to allow a proposed constitu- were thought to have gone “What we see here is a Man” — as powerful people radio warnings to leave the on the Internet late Saturday. tional amendment to move unreported by AP. celebrated the modesty and measure of the patient’s bur- crumbling buildings. Al-Jazeera television also forward that would effectively Counts kept by other den of commitment,” wrote humility of a leader propelled In New York now, the showed the footage at that ban the practice. to the presidency by the groups, including the United Drs. Larry Kessler of the Food report said, first responders time, saying it was exclusive. Within two hours, they Nations, list far higher death and Drug Administration and Watergate crisis that drove were found to have well- voted to reconsider, but then predecessor Richard Nixon tolls, which are disputed by Scott Ramsey of the Fred established systems to com- Copters drop voted again to uphold their the Iraqi government. from office. municate among each other — Hutchinson Cancer Center, in hay to save initial decision. an accompanying editorial. “In President Ford, the but not the best possible. Sixty-one lawmakers voted world saw the best of stranded livestock in favor of advancing the mea- Cancer’s other toll: America, and America found a Iraq leader orders sure, which would appear on The hours sitting • Willits • man whose character and investigation into DENVER (AP) — the ballot in 2008 and declare NOYO THEATRE 459-NOYO (6696) leadership would bring calm National Guard helicopters marriage to be only between a in waiting rooms Visit us at our website www.cinemawest.com and healing to one of the most Saddam hanging dropped emergency food bun- man and a woman. The pro- INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES 7:00PM WED & THUS ONLY BOBBY R divisive moments in our dles and bales of hay for peo- posal still needs approval of WASHINGTON (AP) — nation’s history,” President BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — ple and livestock trapped by the next legislative session. The hours spent sitting in doc- Night At The Museum Bush said in his eulogy. Iraq’s prime minister ordered snowdrifts as high as rooftops After the initial vote, gay tors’ waiting rooms, in line for 1:20, 4:10, 6:50, 9:20 PG Bush’s father, the first an investigation Tuesday into Tuesday after back-to-back marriage proponents called the CT scan, watching President Bush, called Ford a chemotherapy drip into veins: Charlotte’s Web Saddam Hussein’s execution blizzards paralyzed the Plains. for an hour recess. 1:00, 4:00, 9:15 G “Norman Rockwell painting to try to uncover who taunted At least a dozen deaths They returned and voted Battling cancer steals a lot of come to life” and pierced the the former dictator in the last were blamed on a weekend 117-75 to reconsider the vote time — at least $2.3 billion Rocky Balboa solemnity of the occasion by minutes of his life, and who storm that knocked out elec- after a scolding from one of worth in the first year of treat- 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:30 PG cracking gentle jokes about Please call theater recording for wheelchair leaked inflammatory footage tricity to tens of thousands of the Legislature’s most outspo- ment alone. So says the first accessibility information Ford’s reputation as an errant taken by camera phone of the people in Colorado, Kansas, ken gay marriage opponents. study to try to put a price tag golfer. He said Ford knew his hanging. Nebraska and Oklahoma and to the time that people spend golf game was getting better The unofficial video, on left herds of cattle without Iraqi government being treated for 11 of the when he began hitting fewer which at least one person is food or water. The blizzard most common cancers. spectators. heard shouting “To hell!” at spread a blanket of snow on reports 12,000 Even more sobering than the deposed president and top of the icy layer left by a civilians killed the economic toll are the tal- Only 6 of 75 cities Saddam is heard exchanging storm that hit just before lies, by government win high scores for insults with his executioners, Christmas. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — dealt a blow to Iraq’s efforts to Because of rising tempera- Iraq reported Tuesday that emergency ops prove it was a neutral enforcer tures, many highways were about 12,000 civilians were of the law. Instead, the emo- clear, but many rural roads killed last year — the third WASHINGTON (AP) — full year since the U.S.-led Only six of 75 U.S. cities and tional, politicized spectacle remained impassable, and Premium Jeans, raised tensions between the National Guardsmen used invasion — with a dramatic surrounding areas rate top NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG) DIG (1200 230 Shiite majority and Sunni Humvees and snowmobiles to rise in the last three months, Designer grades for their emergency when 5,000 died. 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