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7 58551 69301 0 WEDNESDAY April 25, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 149 Number 16 email: [email protected] Lawyer contract still up in the air Pinches’ Dos Rios Supes put Attorney’s Association until ated negotiations with the market rate for attorneys in their next scheduled meeting county for five weeks since the surrounding five counties. idea gets a look on May 8. the Board of Supervisors off discussion The MCPAA said salaries By KATIE MINTZ The union, which represent agreed to bring in a state in Mendocino County are By BEN BROWN attorneys from the Mendocino negotiator on March 14 fol- The Daily Journal between 16 percent and 45 In what 3rd District The Daily Journal County District Attorney’s lowing a week-long strike. percent below average. The Mendocino County Office, the Public Defenders The MCPAA has been in Supervisor John Pinches Board of Supervisors decided Office, the Alternate salary negotiations with the The county has said they called possibly the “biggest Pinches on Tuesday to put off a deci- Defenders Office and the county for close to a year. The are raising salaries close to day” in his political life, the sion on the contract with the Child Support Attorney’s union has asked that salaries that average as quickly as is Mendocino County Board of Mendocino County Public Office, has been in state-medi- be raised closer to the average fiscally responsible. Supervisors gave a project he’s been pitching for more than a decade unanimous approval for further review. The feasibility of Pinches’ because the need for water in Dos Rios Project, which the county wasn’t as para- would involve pumping water mount as it is today. With from the Eel River and send- talks of conservation for this ing it through miles of summer already underway Turn off pipeline to the Ukiah Valley due to limited flows through floor, will now be looked at the Potter Valley Project and by Mendocino County Water little winter rainfall, things Agency staff. were different this time “This is a great day for around. the TV Mendocino County,” Pinches The solution to the coun- said following the board’s ty’s water woes could be as decision Monday at a work- “simple” as pumping water shop all about water. “We’re from high winter flows in the starting to move forward. Eel River at the confluence of We’re actually talking about, its main and middle forks near and play... for the first time, solutions.” Dos Rios, running the water Twelve years ago when he through about 44 miles of initially brought up the idea, he said it was overlooked See WATER, Page 16 Transient jailed in knifing case By BEN BROWN fee booth in the 300 block of The Daily Journal East Perkins Street. UPDATE -- Officers with Police said the girl, who the Ukiah Police Department worked at King’s Cup, asked arrested Eric Bomar, a 43- Bomar to leave the property, year-old transient, Tuesday where he had been loitering. morning on suspicion of A short time later, as she Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal assault with a deadly weapon stepped out of the booth, Wes Dickson pushes his 3-year-old son, Michael, on the swings at Todd Grove Park on Tuesday after- for allegedly stabbing a young Bomar allegedly grabbed the noon. April 23 -29 is national “TV Turnoff Week” where families are encouraged to turn off their tele- girl Monday afternoon. girl and cut her with a knife he visions and spend more time together. “Our officers were out all was carrying. over town looking for him,” The girl sustained a lacera- said UPD Detective Sgt. John tion to her left forearm and Or read a book, take a ride, have a conversation McCutcheon. was treated at scene by Ukiah By LAURA MCCUTCHEON Bomar was arrested at Fire Department personnel The Daily Journal around 9 a.m. Tuesday in the before being released to her “We are raising the most overweight generation 800 block of South State mother. The girl’s name is not of youngsters in American history ... The message Street, McCutcheon said. being released because of her this week is about saving lives,” Police were contacted by age. – Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, kicking someone who knew officers Bomar allegedly fled the were looking for Bomar. scene after the attack off of TV-Turnoff Week 2001. Bomar was wanted on occurred. He is currently The average American family spends 28 hours assault charges for allegedly being held in the Mendocino a week in front of a television set, according to stabbing a 15-year-old girl County Jail. FIRST 5 Mendocino, which challenges people to outside of the Kings Cup cof- Ben Brown can be reached at tune out during TV Turnoff Week, recognized [email protected] nationally from April 23 - 29. “Researchers have found that our children watch an average of four hours of TV per day. Most of this is unsupervised, so parents are not Neuter bill for even explaining the show or instructing their kids on the parent’s view of what is portrayed. Since kids watch TV year round, U.S. children spend most pets advances more time in front of the TV than in school. And By STEVE GEISSINGER yet we wonder why we don’t have a modern Jacob Crowhurst looks through the library stacks on MediaNews skilled workforce and why our test scores are Tuesday.The Crowhurst family doesn’t own a television and encourages other activities, while 98 percent of Sacramento Bureau U.S. households own at least one television. SACRAMENTO - After a See OFF, Page 16 delay to fix what lawmakers called serious flaws, a some- what less ambitious statewide plan to force household pets to be spayed and neutered eas- Sonoma goes ahead with Lake Mendo request ily cleared its first, key leg- The Daily Journal Meetings will be held the following protect the fish, the agency is recom- islative hurdle Tuesday. The Sonoma County Water Agency evenings in Healdsburg and Guerneville. mending that required instream flows be The measure by Board of Directors on Tuesday autho- The agency has predicted that storage reduced from 185 cubic feet per second Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, Capitol report rized the agency to file a petition with the in Lake Mendocino will decline to about to 75 cfs between the east and west fork D-Van Nuys, was approved from the State Water Resources Control Board to 14,000 acre-feet at the beginning of the confluence of the river. by the Assembly Business and Sacramento Bureau temporarily allow lower minimum fall Chinook migration, and to 8,000 The agency’s Board of Directors will Professions Committee on a 7-2 vote, along party lines. instream flow requirements in the acre-feet by the end of the fall, due to a also hold a public hearing on May 15 to clarifying confusing provi- Russian River to conserve water in Lake lack of precipitation this winter and discuss the agency’s request to begin the Levine backed off pushing for a vote on AB1634 two sions and addressing conflict- Mendocino. unexpectedly lower inflows from the process of making long-term changes to ing rules before an end-of- The petition will be filed with the Potter Valley Project because of PG&E’s SWRCB Decision 1610, which set the weeks ago at the request of the 10-member committee’s month deadline that would SWRCB by Friday and the agency will new license with the Federal Energy minimum instream flow requirements 21 have killed the bill. hold three meetings to educate the public Regulatory Commission. years ago. chairman, Assemblyman Mike Eng, D-Monterey Park. Concerns included no pro- about the petition thereafter, the first of To meet a storage goal of 30,000 acre- The agenda will be made available on visions for out-of-state visi- which is set for May 1 in Ukiah City feet in Lake Mendocino at the beginning the agency’s Web site, http://www.sono- Levine vowed to accept amendments fixing mistakes, Hall, 300 Seminary Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. of the fall Chinook migration season to macountywater.org. See PETS, Page 16
A delightful tour through ten local gardens, Tickets for a tour are $25 never before seen on a tour. Tickets for the lunch are $12 May 6, 2007 • 10 AM to 4 PM All proceeds benefit Ukiah Junior Academy Tickets available at Rod’s Shoes, Mendocino Book Company, Living Water Bible for their remodeling project. House, Ukiah Seventh Day Adventist Church, and Ukiah Junior Academy 2 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] FUNERAL NOTICES
[\ life; she had a great restaurant in Ukiah for Mario will be remem- and is the mother of Ukiah, John T. Taylor of sense of humor. She and approximately five bered as a proud Italian Michael Scott of Ukiah and San Diego, Robin her daughter were years before purchasing man who loved his family, Christopher Scott Taylor Swatt of always each other’s best and moving to a enjoyed his many and his wife and his son Sacramento, Robert W. friend and always grape ranch in Calpella in friends and lived life to the Graeme and wife Tay- together. She loved opera, 1943. He bought fullest along his 91 Natasha Scott of Redwood lor of Ukiah, John T. sewing, gardening the bar-restaurant, “The years. Valley. Betty is al- Taylor of Sacramento and shopping. Club Calpella” in Recitation of the Rosary so survived by her sister-in- and great grandson Elijah She leaves behind her 1946 and operated that for will be held on law Vern Lynn Swatt. She is also daughter Myriam She- approximately 20 Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Farnsworth of Ukiah, lovingly remembered by pard and husband Pat of years. He retired from 6 pm at the Ever- nephew Kenneth Farns- her niece Lucinda In- Redwood Valley, active farming in 1980 sole Mortuary. Funeral ser- worth III, niece Kathryn gram of Colfax, her nephew her grandsons Eric but was still involved in the vices will be on Fri- and husband Mike Richard Karns of Shepard of Ukiah, Marc grape business day, April 27, 2007 at 11 Harmon, great nieces Danville and other relatives Pierre of Potter Valley and with his son for many years am at the Eversole Kaylee and Piper Har- and friends. Bar- Mike Shepard of thereafter. He Mortuary. Entombment will mon. Betty was preceded in bara was preceded in death Ukiah. and his wife were long time be at Evergreen death by her by her husband, Thank you to all the staff members of the Memorial Gardens. brother Michael John W. Taylor, former JULIETTE TERRIER at Ukiah Convales- Sons of Italy Lodge in Memorial contributions Farnsworth II and her par- Mendocino County Juliette Terrier passed cent Hospital for their care Ukiah and he was one to the Redwood Val- ents Superintendent of Schools. away on April 23, 2007 and compassion. of the original members of ley/Calpella Volunteer Fire Kenneth & Theresa A Graveside serv- at Ukiah Convalescent No services are planned. the Cannibal Club Department and/or Farnsworth. Per Betty’s ice at 2 p.m. Friday April Hospital. She was The Eversole Mortuary is in Ukiah. the Sons of Italy are pre- wishes, there will be no ser- 27th in Ukiah, will 101. Juliette was born on in charge of arrangements. He enjoyed the outdoors; ferred by the family. vices. honor Barbara for her November 28, 1905 [\ camping, fishing at The Eversole Mortuary is Memorial contributions beautiful character and in Auxene, France. MARIO VENTURI Eagle Lake and deer hunt- in charge of arrangements. may be made to for the way she so kindly In her twenties she Mario Venturi, a long ing at his hunting [\ American Cancer Society; and lovingly touched moved to Paris, where time resident of Calpel- ranch near Philo, ELIZABETH ANN SCOTT 714 S. State St., the lives of those who knew she became secretary to la, Mendocino County, California. Good food was Elizabeth Ann Scott, also Ste. C, Ukiah, CA 95482, her. Eversole actor Louis Jouvet, passed away on April always in his thoughts dur- know to her friends or to Phoenix Hos- Mortuary is in charge of who was one France’s best 23, 2007, peacefully in ing his lifetime. as Betty Scott, died at her pice; 1 Madrone St., arrangements. known stage ac- Ukiah California. Mario is survived by his home in Ukiah sur- Willits, CA 95490. [\ tors. She married Charles Born July 23, 1916 in wife of 69 years, El- rounded by her loving fam- Arrangements under the CHARLES R. WHITE Terrier in 1940. Healdsburg, California vira, son Larry and wife ily on Friday, April care of The Eversole Charles R. White passed She lived through two to Laudomia and Eliso Doreen and their two 20, 2007. A native of San Mortuary. away on Sunday, World Wars. After Venturi, he moved with children Deana and Francisco, she was [\ April 22, 2007. He was 74 World War II they had one his family at the age of 1 to Celestina; daughter Dor- 82 years old and had lived BARBARA L. TAYLOR years old. Chuck daughter, Myriam. Mendocino Coun- ene Logan and her husband in the Ukiah area Barbara L. Taylor was born on May 17, 1932. In 1958, after her hus- ty. He grew up in Calpella Larry and their for 44 years. Betty was a passed away peacefully Chuck moved to band’s death, Juliette with is younger two children, Lisa Galletti, legal secretary for with family by her side on Ukiah when he was 15 and her daughter moved to brother Guido, attending her husband Tony the law offices of Rawles, April 20, 2007 at years old. the United States Calpella Elementary and their son Dante, and Golden, Finnegan, age 92. A descendent of Husband to Joann, to be close to friends in School and Ukiah High Ben Logan and his Brigham and Carter. She early Ukiah Valley father to Krissie, Cindy Vermont. She later School. On January 8, wife Rachelle. was a 50 plus year farm families, Barbara and Rhonda with 5 grand- moved to San Francisco to 1938 he married Elvira Mario is also survived by member of Eastern Star. lived her entire life in children and 9 great- work. After retire- Viarengo and had two his younger brother She will be remem- Ukiah. Beloved mother of grandchildren. ment she moved to Santa children, Larry Venturi of Guido and his wife bered for her dedication to John Taylor of Chuck and Joann have Rosa, then Ukiah Ukiah and Dorene Josephine and their two family and home. Ukiah and Robert Taylor of been members of the and finally to Redwood Logan of Calpella. children Gary Venturi, Betty is survived by her Ukiah , she is also Moose Lodge since 1979. Valley in 1995. Juli- Mario and Elvy owned Judy Mason and their husband of 57 years survived by grandchildren At his request no services ette lived a full wonderful and operated a bar- families. Bradford Scott of Ukiah Bradley Taylor of will be held.
prepared by the Francisco, was booked into their case has been concluded so the POLICE REPORTS Mendocino County jail on suspicion of driving results can be reported. Those who feel The following were the information is in error should con- Teen arrested in Sheriff’s Office: under the influence at 7:46 tact the appropriate agency. In the case compiled from reports of those arrested on suspicion of dri- prepared by the Ukiah BOOKED -- Donald p.m. Sunday. Patrick Schiavo, 47, of BOOKED -- Lamont ving under the influence of an intoxi- Willits burglary case Police Department. cant: all DUI cases reported by law ARREST -- Noe Gatelum Oakland, was booked into jail William Jones Jr., 29, of enforcement agencies are reported by The Daily Journal them that, after viewing on a warrant for suspicion of Ukiah, was booked into jail on the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes Ruiz, 60, hometown not list- no exceptions. The Willits Police footage from the store securi- ed, was arrested on suspicion inflicting corporal injury on a suspicion of causing corporal Department Tuesday arrested ty camera, he believed some- of driving under the influence spouse at 12:02 p.m. Friday. injury to a spouse, violating a CORRECTIONS a 16-year-old boy on suspi- thing had been taken. in the 1400 block of South BOOKED -- Guadalupe, court order, two counts of fail- cion of burglary after a securi- Hernandez Rodriguez, 22, of ure to appear and a Sonoma The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this The footage showed a sub- State Street at 4:48 a.m. space to correct errors or make clarifications ty camera allegedly recorded Sunday. Willits, was booked into jail County warrant for disorderly ject enter the store, jump over on suspicion of lewd and las- conduct at 10:09 p.m. Sunday. to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- ARREST ary notices or birth announcements will him jumping over the counter the front counter, take some -- Erica Marie BOOKED Sandoval, 21, hometown not civious acts with a child and -- Paul Anshin result in reprinting the entire article. Errors and taking $2,100 in cash and items and run out of the store, may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. listed, was arrested on suspi- annoying or molesting a child Blake, 61, of Albion, was receipts Saturday morning. according to police reports. at 7:13 a.m. Saturday. booked into jail on suspicion According to WPD reports, cion of driving under the WPD officers determined influence in the 700 block of BOOKED -- Paula Marie of stealing from a dependent LOTTERY NUMBERS officers were called to the that $2,100 in cash and McGrew, 36, of Gualala, was adult, obstructing or resisting Kwik Stop Market on East South State Street at 9:22 p.m. DAILY 3: Midday: 8, 9, 7. receipts and several California booked into jail on suspicion an executive officer and a pro- Evening: 7, 1, 6 Commercial Street, respond- Sunday. lottery tickets were missing ARREST -- Pankaj of driving under the influence bation violation at 10:42 a.m. FANTASY 5: 9, 21, 23, ing to reports of a broken from the store. at 7:55 a.m. Saturday. Monday. 25, 36. Sharma, 27, of San Jose, was BOOKED front door. arrested on suspicion of dri- BOOKED -- Charles -- Miranda DAILY DERBY: 1st: 12 While interviewing wit- Alexander Blunt, 20, of Naomi Hinson, 26, of When officers arrived, they nesses, the officers learned ving under the influence in tye Lucky Charms, 2nd: 07 found the glass front door had Ukiah, was booked into jail on Marysville, was booked into that a 16-year-old Willits teen 800 block of South Orchard at Eureka, 3rd: Whirl Win. been shattered. The officers suspicion of causing corporal jail on suspicion of second had been acting suspiciously 10:56 p.m. Sunday. Racetime: 1.43.27 searched the building but ARREST -- Craig injury to a spouse at 2:48 p.m. degree burglary at 7:46 p.m. MEGA MILLIONS: found no one inside. in front of the store around the Anderson, 39, of Ukiah, was Saturday. Monday. 8, 10, 35, 36, 43, Mega: same time as the break-in. BOOKED -- Mark Dennis Those arrested by law enforcement arrested on suspicion of officers are innocent until proven guilty. 14. The owner of the business Kelleher, 43, of San was contacted and told offi- The officers contacted the inflicting injury on a spouse in People reported as having been arrest- ed may contact the Daily Journal once cers that nothing in the store boy at his home and arrested the 600 block of Myron Street appeared to have been taken him on suspicion of burglary, at 11:03 a.m. Monday. or tampered with. booked him at the Willits Several-hours later, at Police Department and then SHERIFF’S REPORTS Cradle around 9:30 a.m., the owner released him with a citation, The following were contacted police and told according to WPD reports. compiled from reports Springs Pet ResortPR COUPON Comforting options for pet owners Tierra and Cheesecake Cheesecake and Momma pair up for Daily Walks Mother’s Day Wine pairing DETAIL CENTER 10% OFF for Mother’s Day Private Rooms Thursday, May 10th, 5-8 pm 859 N. 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COMMERCE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] the Design-Build in Mendocino County commerce The Daily Journal “Design-Build” is a common file catch-phrase in the building By K.C. Meadows industry that’s becoming as trendy as drive-through Starbucks on every corner. Also known as “Design-Construct,” Design- Build is a system of home con- struction under which one compa- ny carries a project through from the design and generation of The Mendocino County March unemploy- working documents, to the actual ment rate was 6.1 percent, down 0.2 percent construction and completion as from the February 2007 and year-ago, March well. 2006 rate of 6.3 percent, according to the Avant garde as it may current- California EDD. This compares to a seasonally ly be, the practice makes good unadjusted rate of 5.1 percent for California and sense according to Greg Hoyt of 4.5 percent for the nation for the period. Greg Hoyt Construction Inc., who Surrounding county rates included 5.9 percent has been doing just that since the for Humboldt, 7.8 percent for Lake, and 4.0 per- start of his contracting career cent for Sonoma. Orange and Marin counties nearly 20 years ago. Early on, he had the lowest rates in the state at 3.4 percent recognized a large niche market and Colusa had the highest at 16.2 percent. of homeowners that choose, for a Total industry employment declined by 20 variety of reasons, not to use an jobs between March 2006 and March 2007, end- architect. Who designs the rest? ing the year-over period with 31,540 jobs. For most, this job of design is Year-over job growth occurred in: Farm, nat- turned over to builders and ural resources and mining, construction, trade, designers resulting in the rise of transportation and utilities, financial activities the design-build approach in the (tax time hires?), professional and business ser- industry. vices. Case-in-point, GHC Inc. Year-over job losses occurred in: manufactur- recently completed a new home ing, information, leisure and hospitality (surpris- in Willits for Warren and ing given the great weather this winter), other Kathleen Lewis, owners of Ukiah services, government . The home of Warren and Kathleen Lewis was built by Greg Hoyt Construction, Inc., made Private education and health services jobs Valley Lumber Company. When to order with the “design-build” that has recently seen a surge in popularity the Lewis’ first came to Hoyt to were unchanged for the year-over period. build their house, they were sur- guarantee that they will make it Trade, transportation and utilities led industry prised to learn that Hoyt’s office through the local planning depart- gainers for the period adding 100 jobs. performed design work too. The ment. The initial desired savings Construction gained 90 and farm was up by 60. Lewis’ were moving out of their is sadly lost at this point. Natural resources and mining, and private edu- sprawling family ranch house, The day the Lewis’ walked into cation and health services were up 50 jobs each. and wanted a smaller home, more the Hoyt office, they signed a The financial activities sector gained 10 jobs. suited to a life with visiting design contract that a short time Manufacturing led industry decliners dropping grandchildren and family nearby. later, culminated in a floor plan 180 jobs for the year-over period and leisure and They found a house plan in a and a 3-D computer model which hospitality dropped 120. Information and gov- book that came “oh-so-close” to met their aesthetic and practical ernment were each down 30 and other services what they wanted, but fell short of needs. The Lewis’ were charmed dropped 20. some important details. at being able to see their future On their initial visit to Hoyt’s home rotated in space, exposing There’s a business in town you may not office, the Lewis’ brought along a all the elevations, very happy have heard about called Communications 101. rough rendition of their dream with the new design that is truly It’s a “One Call -- Multiple Solutions” wireless house, copying many of the theirs. communications, telecomm and computer sys- attributes from the house plan Today, as a veteran of the tems store. Specially trained personnel support they had found. For instance, they genre, Hoyt has come to appreci- business and individual needs involving tele- liked the wrap around porch, but ate the many advantages this sys- phone and fiber optic cabling, telecommunica- wanted to include the southern tem affords his construction prac- tions systems (some with Voice Over IP), Dell side of the house to let in the win- tice. Hoyt is able to control plan- computer systems, Microsoft, server networks ter sun. ning and building schedules, as well as Verizon wireless (Blackberry, PDA They loved the exterior eleva- which makes changes much easi- and phone) solutions. tions, especially the bay window er to manage, but also facilitates Once the drawings were sub- that arose in the field were quick- Locally owned and operated, in the dining room, but wanted the whole process to run more mitted to the building department, ly and easily solved. Communications 101 was founded in 2002 in two bedrooms instead of three, smoothly and cost effectively. Hoyt introduced the Lewis’ to the Design-build is not limited to Ukiah by Scott Shaw to provide one stop shop- and something had to be done Rising from his conference project manager that would over- new construction projects and ping for information and communications tech- about the windows in the master table, at one of the several meet- see the actual building of the even though Do-It-Yourself has nology customers. Scott expanded the services bedroom; they had to be higher to ings with the Lewis,’ Hoyt chuck- home. Hoyt is not out at each site become a national homeowner’s with some new strategic partnerships in 2005. allow more light into the room les as he says, “Now, you’re every day. He relies on his project mantra, remodeling projects of all Communications 101 and the new strategic without compromising wall going to remember the lowest fig- managers to keep him updated sizes are commonly handled by partnerships will be showcased during a special space, and for placement of some ure I give you, and I’m going to regularly. design-build firms as well. Major event scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the of their bedroom furniture. The remember the highest figure.” “At first in remodeling, I had additions and home makeovers Communications 101 retail store located in Park Lewis’ knew what they wanted, Typical of his candor, he then small enough jobs that it was are excellent candidates. Major Fall Plaza at 1252 Airport Park Boulevard (next but organizing it into the footprint completes the thought with, practical and feasible to do all the remodels are never simple, to Coldstone Creamery, just behind Les Schwab of their plan was another story. “How smoothly everything goes, work myself. As the jobs got big- though they can be made easy Tires). This event features a special Microsoft Hoyt says, “Many of our completely depends on the quali- ger, I saw that I could only be in depending on who is doing your software “road show” exhibit that showcases the clients fall in between those going ty of our communication.” one place at a time and realized I work. new VISTA program, and new associated tech- to an architect and those that Due to the importance Hoyt needed more people in order to Sitting in their new living room nologies. In addition, Verizon will be showcas- choose to act as owner-builder. places on the free flow of com- increase my capacity.” Still desir- recently, Kathleen says of their ing their new business services and Dell will be They either can’t or don’t want to munication, the Lewis’ appreciate ing to maintain consistent quality building experience, “We visited presenting their integrated technology solutions. do it themselves. Most often, that the difference between the control, Hoyt uses a project man- the site nearly everyday but never Also, the Blood Bank of the Redwoods these clients have a fairly clear lowest figure and the highest fig- ager system in which his most felt it was necessary. When we Bloodmobile will also be on site for the event. concept of what they want, but ure depends on the choices they skilled tradesmen oversee each job from start to finish. “That,” left town for a few days we knew lack the detailed design and struc- make about the finishes in the everything was in good hands.” Trinity School of Ukiah will once again set tural expertise to put all the pieces house; flooring, ceiling heights, says Hoyt “is probably the most up an arcade full of children’s games at the significant advantage of the The Lewis’ literally moved together.” Two years ago, faced countertops, light fixtures, to into their new home from next Ukiah Rotary’s Rubber Ducky Derby on May 19 with an expanding business and name a few. Design/Build concept. Things are at Low Gap Park. The arcade will be open for far less likely to slip between the door. Their daughter, son-in-law not enough time to do the draw- The GHC staff helps with and three grandchildren (two of business from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. It’s free. ings himself, Hoyt upgraded to those choices by keeping a cracks.” According to Trinity administrator Mone During the construction, the which are twins, born during con- the state-of-the-art CAD (com- detailed ‘Selection List’ which struction), now reside in the old Tate, setting up and operating the arcade is a puter aided design) software documents the decisions made Lewis’ were kept abreast of the great experience for the Trinity kids, some of known as VectorWorks, and hired and outlines those that are still progress in the field through daily family home. Kathleen kept a daily photo- whom have never even experienced arcade a full time designer/draftsperson. pending. Kathleen, also quite contact with their project manag- games. “The kids help with set-up, they run the Plans off the internet can excited to pick things out, er, who also kept them informed graphic record of the project which can be viewed on the GHC games and they keep track of prizes,” said Tate. sometimes be had for as little as a becomes busy clipping pictures of the remaining selection dead- “It’s a great confidence builder for all of them, thousand dollars. It’s rare, howev- from magazines, the internet, and lines (such as when they needed website www.greghoytconstruc- tion.com , along with other pic- and they really appreciate being given the er, to find a set that doesn’t a myriad of other sources, to col- to have a final decision on paint responsibility.” require additional alterations such lect in her personal project binder, colors, etc.). Because of the conti- tures of the finished home. And nuity of having the same compa- Warren’s appreciation for Greg Arcade games will include a Kentucky Derby as orienting the house to the site which she then takes everywhere race game, Shuffle Duck game, Pool Ducky, and for views, solar gain, or engineer- to facilitate the coordination of all ny in charge of design and con- has only grown, “that guy knows struction, many of the questions Spoon a Duck. Everyone who plays wins a prize ing requirements, and there is no items selected. a lot about construction.” no matter what. A jump house will also be pro- vided by Trinity. The Rotary Club of Ukiah has had a special relationship with Trinity for many years. The Club hosts a holiday dinner with Santa for the kids, where Santa makes sure every child Ukiah businesswoman Jennifer Williams receives a present. The 2nd Annual Rubber Ducky Derby runs from noon to 3 p.m. on May 19. This family named Planet Smoothie Rookie of the Year event features a tri-tip barbecue (with a vegetar- The Daily Journal “Since 1995, consumers something for everyone, Monday through Friday, 7 ian option), no host beer and wine, and musical Planet Smoothie named have been loyal to the nutri- including low carb, low fat, a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 entertainment. Thirty winning ducks (and their Ukiah franchise owner tious, real fruit smoothies of low sugar, and high protein a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, owners) will take home $4,000 in prize money. Jennifer Williams as the 2007 Planet Smoothie,” says Chris options, all sporting fun Noon – 7 p.m. The store Duck owners need not be present to win. Rookie of the Year, at the McCracken, vice president names such as the Chocolate phone number 463-6900. For Ducks for the race cost $10 each. A lunch- Planet Smoothie Annual and brand leader of Planet Elvis (chocolate, peanut but- additional information, please and-a duck ticket is $20, $15 for children under Convention, in Orlando, Fla. Smoothie. “Jennifer exempli- ter, bananas and yogurt); the visit www. planetsmoothie. 10. Wine and beer will be available for sale by Williams owns the Planet fies what it means to put our Twig & Berries (strawberries, com. the glass. Lunch will be served from 12:30 to 2 Smoothie location on North consumers first. She works bananas and yogurt); and the Planet Smoothie is a p.m. Orchard Avenue. diligently to understand and Road Runner (blueberries, health-conscious brand fea- More information and tickets are available The Planet Smoothie exceed their needs and expec- raspberries, strawberries and turing real fruit smoothies from any Ukiah Rotarian, the Mendocino Book Rookie of the Year designa- tations and does a phenomenal orange juice). The space is infused with vitamins and Company in Ukiah, or by calling 462-7327. tion is awarded to franchise job representing our brand bright and energetic with nutrients for active, occasion- owners who have been operat- values.” swatches of pink, green and driven consumers. Founded The Mendocino Winegrape and Wine ing less than one year and who Planet Smoothie offers the purple. Music, a la 1980s in Atlanta in 1995 by highly Commission has announced a new wine event exemplify exceptional stan- best tasting smoothies on the rock and pop, pumps through successful fast-casual entre- which is a collaboration of more than 70 dards in operations, sales, planet made with fresh ingre- the speakers. preneur Martin Sprock, Planet Mendocino County growers and vintners who marketing, community dients and infused with vita- Planet Smoothie is located Smoothie is the original con- will come together to showcase their wines at involvement and customer mins and nutrients. The at 237 N. Orchard Ave., in cept in the Raving Brands the first annual “Wine by the Sea” weekend. The relations. Planet Smoothie menu offers Ukiah. Operating hours are portfolio. weekend will begin Friday evening, June 22, See COMMERCE, Page 5 4 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers Sweet land of liberty What’s the big deal? To the Editor: What’s the big deal about eight U.S. attorneys being let go? Don’t you recall NAT HENTOFF that in 1993 President Clinton fired all 93, and we heard not a fraction of the current outcry from them, the media or the Republicans. Why didn’t they file suit? Were they all not performing up to par? Were the Republicans asleep (maybe!)? Did President Clinton know something no one else knew or were afraid might be Every day is shared? Like California, it’s a Right to Fire environment. So what’s new? Besides, do not those folks serve at the a circus day! pleasure of whomever is President? I say, Four years ago, in northern Israel, the Galilee stop your crying and get on with the job Foundation for Value Education founded the Galilee for which you were elected. Start earning Circus and began to recruit Arab and Jewish young- your wage! sters (10 to 15 years old) to learn juggling, acrobatics P.S: why was Johnny Sutton number 9? and clowning. They began to perform in schools, vil- D. Greenlee lages and community centers, and have been warmly Ukiah received by Arab and Israeli audiences. The perform- ers themselves -- half of them Jewish, half Arab -- Hoping for have become a mutually supportive community. feline fellowship The long-term goal of the Galilee Foundation is for the circus to become "the basis for a multicultural cen- To the Editor: ter serving the Galilee providing varied opportunities My husband and I have been caring for for common cultural experiences and cooperation two colonies of feral cats in the Ukiah between Jewish and Arab Israelis." area for a number of years now. We feed Other opinions Why choose a circus as a bridge between two cul- and water these animals and try to provide tures? Because, as the Galilee Foundation explains them with some sort of shelter. We also From around the nation convincingly, "Circus is a noncompetitive community get them their shots, and, with help from based on mutual trust and support; and since it is based S.N.A.P., have them spayed and or The Oakland Tribune on nonverbal communication, it transcends language neutered so they don’t create more feral We're glad faculty, CSU, halted acrimony, cut deal barriers." cats. Any of them that are young or tame Similarly, American jazz has become an interna- enough we try to adopt out to good It's certainly good to be will now earn $105,465, up droughts. tional language. World-class American jazz guitarist homes. on the California State from $86,000. The latest conservation Jim Hall tells me, "I play in many countries with musi- I know there are others in the Ukiah University faculty staff. Not Here's where we want to warning comes from the cians whose spoken language I can't speak, but we area who also take care of colonies of only is it great to teach some put up a caution sign addi- Sonoma County Water communicate with deep satisfaction and respect." feral cats. We would like to know if any of our future leaders under tional money will have to Agency, which supplies of these other caregivers would be inter- Since 2001, in St. Louis, the nonprofit Circus Day nice conditions, but the pay come from somewhere. some of the water that reach- Foundation -- now internationally renowned -- is ested in forming or know of some sort of just got a lot better. We say Faculty leaders have es Marin residents and busi- association. I ask this because if we are based on the same values as the Galilee Circus. Its to the CSU faculty staff, claimed the system has the nesses. It is asking all cus- artistic and executive director, Jessica Hentoff -- my gone from the area, even for just a day or good for you. additional $200 million tomers to voluntarily cut two, it is difficult to find someone reliable daughter -- is an experienced performer, along with Thankfully, it didn't take needed to cover the increas- back water use by 10 to 15 her three children, who are in the circus. The troupe is to tend to the animals, this must be a the largest strike in U.S. es if that's true, the solution percent. problem for us all. If we had an associa- widely multicultural, and the Circus Day Foundation higher-education history to is crystal clear. Yet adminis- Longtime Marin resi- teaches circus skills in St. Louis schools and other tion, we could cover for each other in pull this off. That was avert- trators say it's not that easy, dents, who already have times of need or in times we are gone. locations. ed thanks to a labor agree- and claim they will turn to weathered two droughts In tune with the Galilee Circus, Jessica says her This would enable us to leave once in a ment between the union rep- the state Legislature and since the 1970s, have an great while, knowing the cats are taken mission is to "work to build character and expand resenting CSU's faculty Gov. Arnold ingrained water-saving con- community for youth of all ages, cultures, abilities and care of. members and the system's Schwarzenegger for solu- sciousness. Many homes are If anyone of these other caregivers backgrounds. Through the teaching performance of board of trustees. This was- tions. equipped with water-saving circus acts, we help people defy gravity, soar with con- would be interested in such an association, n't a road through paradise; That sends a warning toilets, washing machines please email me at [email protected] or fidence and leap over social barriers all at the same the two sides spent two years right off the bat. Lawmakers and efficient landscape time." write us at P.O. Box 216, Ukiah 95482, negotiating, and it took some often pick on the students and let us know. watering systems. During As Jessica has often told me, circus skills become dire measures by the union when they need additional summer months, watering Ralph and Susan Maize to get the deal done. revenue CSU students life skills: "perseverance, focus and teamwork that cre- Ukiah plants and lawns is the great- ate trust, responsibility and cooperation." Union members were set watched their fees jump 10 est drain on our water sup- Student needs sponsors to commence systematic percent just recently. This The Circus Day Foundation has twice performed ply. with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, as To the Editor: two-day walkouts through- time, we urge Sacramento to Now is the time to consid- out the 23-campus system, leave the students alone and well as at the Spoleto Festival in South Carolina and My name is Elizabeth Brown and I am er ideas that can make us many other venues. But what promises to be its most a 5th grader at Yokayo Elementary School which would've put a good find the money somewhere even more efficient. part of the 417,000 students else. exciting experience will take place this summer from in Ukiah. I have been nominated to repre- Take another look at July 8 to July 22. With the Galilee Circus, they will sent my school and community at the in the middle of a labor scuf- The faculty deserves the fle during the middle of the increase; CSU instructors' watering timers to reduce share circus skills and create a group show, which will National Young Scholars Program. the duration of watering - tour Israel. The NYSP brings exceptional elemen- spring term. The CSU Board pay has been well behind of Trustees was clearly not similar institutions around and to make sure watering is Representing the Circus Day Foundation of St. tary school students to an interactive pro- set for nights or early morn- Louis in this soaring adventure in circus harmony will gram. This will be a powerful experience, prepared to deal with this. the country. It's about time The sight of teachers, they got their fair share, and ings to reduce sun-driven be the St. Louis Arches, assembled and directed by enabling me to interact with other high evaporation. Jessica for many years. Appearing in Galilee, these 10- achieving students in a challenging and librarians and coaches pick- we're delighted they got it eting perhaps joined by loyal without calling an extended Be mindful of how much to 17-year-old acrobats, jugglers, trapeze artists, bare- educational program. water you use when you take back riders and tightrope walkers will teach and learn Imagine if you had been given the students was enough for the recess from class. board to blink. Instead of a bath or shower, rinse the from the Arab and Israeli youngsters in the Galilee opportunity for a life-changing experience dirty dishes or brush your Circus. when you were in elementary school and labor unrest, this agreement Marin comes the way we like it teeth. As the Galilee Foundation for Value were unable to participate for lack of Independent Marin's largest water sup- funds. That is why I am writing to you through friendly talks and Education and the Circus Day Foundation say: "The mutual accord. Journal pliers - the North Marin similar philosophies of our foundations make them today. Water District and the Marin My participation in the program The faculty's victory is It's time to start natural partners. While the members of the Galilee obvious through the num- Municipal Water District - Circus and the St. Louis Arches are having the most depends on whether I can raise $2,759 in conserving water already serve as models for sponsorships. The program tuition is bers. All faculty members amazing times of their lives as they share their skills are guaranteed a salary Many of us have heard water conservation. They are with each other and across Israel, they will be showing $2,159 and my travel to and from the pro- working - appropriately and gram will be $600.) Through my family increase of 20.7 percent over this warning before. the world that it really doesn't matter where you are and friends I have raised so far $1,225. four years, while additional Concern about this sea- methodically - to do even from or what your background is. It is who YOU are I am hoping that you will assist me raises, mainly through merit, son's light rainfall has offi- more. and what YOU do that makes a difference. with part of these costs. I will also be con- could boost some salaries cials urging locals to start But conserving water isn't "This cross-cultural, country connecting circus will tacting other merchants with similar nearly 25 percent higher. cutting back on water use. something we can leave to demonstrate what can happen when people of different fundraising request. My tuition must be That means the average Water conservation - which government agencies. Water nationalities and backgrounds build something togeth- paid no later than April 25,2007 (Editor’s tenure-track faculty salary should be habit by now - is a is a limited resource, and er. They are only children -- but they have a lot to note: that’s today) which is the enrollment rises from $74,000 to primary tool in protecting us each of us must be mindful teach the rest of the world." deadline date. $90,749. A full professor from rationing during of its use. One of Jessica's favorite stories about how lifelong Your support for my sponsorship circus education can be concerns Elizabeth "Bunny" request would be greatly appreciated. I Herring, who, more than 60 years ago, at the age of 18, will contact you next week to discuss the WHERE TO WRITE ran away to join Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey possibility of receiving your support. Circus to be a showgirl. Last November, she celebrat- Please contact me at 707-367-1330 or President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep ed her 80th birthday at a Circus Day Foundation show the NYSP Program at 800-781-7185 or House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State by performing high up in the air on the aerial lyre -- a www.nationalyoungscho\ars.org for any circular trapeze. It was a breathtaking event that ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, further information. (202)456-2461. attracted nationwide attention. Elizabeth Brown Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; When Jessica was a young performer on the road, Ukiah Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, she'd end her letters to me with a triumphant, "Every ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. 576-2297. Berg's field representative in day is a circus day!" This summer, many Arab and (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 Ukiah office located at 104 W. Church St, Israeli youngsters will have circus days to remember LETTER POLICY Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax for a long time to come -- as will the Arab, Israeli and The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; American members of the circus family newly come number is 463-5773. E-mail to: assembly- together in Galilee and on the road in Israel. editor. All letters must include a clear name, (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- [email protected] signature, return address and phone number. 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 To become a sponsor for the trip or to find out more Letters chosen for publication are generally Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate about the Circus Day Foundation's "teaching the art of published in the order they are received, but Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, life through circus education," visit their Web site at shorter, concise letters are given prefer- Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375Email: www.circusday.org. ence.We publish most of the letters we 20510. (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228- receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- 3954; San Francisco (415) 393-0707; sen- [email protected]. Nat Hentoff is a nationally renowned authority on tion. Names will not be withheld for any Mendocino County Supervisors: the First Amendment and the Bill of Rights. reason. 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After my father died filed a Medicaid application choose without gift tax con- tion penalties. attorney who can help you three years ago, upon advice only to be told that Mom was sequences, this does not mean What to do to pay for her compute the penalty, since from her lawyer, Mom has disqualified because of the that 1) making these gifts is a care? The best solution would the gifts she has made may been making gifts of $10,000 gifts she had made. The only good idea, or 2) making these be for all who received gifts well come back to bite her each year to her three chil- way we can cover the cost of gifts won’t affect other to return them to your moth- should she outlive what is left dren, our wives and a total of her care is to sell her home -- aspects of the donor’s life. er, but given the average debt of her money. six grandchildren. In which the lawyer told us Here, with income of only structure of most families, we Jan Warner is a member of February, Mom fell and broke Medicaid did not count. Why $1,000 per month, we believe assume that the gifts have the National Academy of her hip. After surgery, she Next steps was it OK for Mom to make advice to an 82-year-old been spent, so this wouldn’t Elder Law Attorneys and has went from the hospital to gifts like the lawyer told her woman to give away her be an option. Since your been practicing law for more rehabilitation to a nursing By Jan Warner and Jan Collins and then be disqualified? assets was wrong. On top of mother does not live in her home, where she has been A: The short answer is that than 30 years. Jan Collins is that, the adviser obviously home, a reverse mortgage is going downhill ever since. day. Medicare just notified us you and your mother received did not take into considera- editor of the Business and Medicare paid for the first that Mom would no longer bad advice. Based on our cal- tion the possibility that your out of the question. And there Economic Review published 20 days of her nursing home benefit from therapy, mean- culations, your mother gave mother would need the funds is not enough income to ser- by the University of South stay, and since then, I, as ing we would have to use her away $120,000 per year for to produce additional income vice a regular mortgage or Carolina and a special corre- Mom’s power of attorney, money to pay privately at a three years -- a total of for her, to allow her a finan- equity line. The only other spondent for The Economist. have been paying the differ- cost of $6,200 monthly. $360,000. 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LOCAL Sharks won't change style to face Red Wings TODAY’S CALENDAR Jonathan Cheechoo By GREG BEACHAM Those results won't mean GAMES THURSDAY APRIL 26 AP Sports Writer much when the clubs face off JC baseball at home against SAN JOSE - The two flat- for their second-round series Boy’s tennis at College of Marin, 2:30 p.m. screen televisions in the beginning Thursday in Potter Valley baseball at home against Cloverdale, 4 p.m. Sharks' locker room were Detroit, but the video of one Cardinal Newman, Boy’s golf at Santa Rosa, 3 p.m. tuned to only one program impressive goal after another JV golf at Cardinal Newman, reminded the Sharks that the 3 p.m. noon. Tuesday: An endless video Varsity and JV softball at home loop of San Jose's success tradition-rich Red Wings are Freshmen against Maria Carrillo, 4 p.m. against the Detroit Red Wings just 25 guys who finished just baseball at FRIDAY APRIL 27 this season. six points above San Jose in Boy’s tennis at Santa Rosa, 3 The Sharks won three of the conference standings. Windsor, 4 p.m. p.m. “We did a pretty good job Freshman baseball at home their four games against their Track and field at against Rancho Cotate, 4 p.m. upcoming playoff opponent with the power play in the Boy’s varsity golf at Rancho four games we had against home against Cotate Tournament, 11:30 p.m. while scoring a jaw-dropping Potter Valley BB+SB at Calistoga, 13 power-play goals, includ- them,” said Joe Thornton, Piner, 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. ing a franchise-record six dur- who had six assists in the Varsity and JV baseball at Piner, Sharks' five-game dispatching Varsity and JV 4 p.m. ing a 9-4 win on Jan. 4. They Swimming and diving at Elsie skated faster than the Red of Nashville in the first round. baseball at home Allen, 2:30 p.m. Wings, worked harder in the “Obviously the postseason is against Rancho SATURDAY APRIL 28 corners and moved the puck different, but hopefully we'll Cotate, 4 p.m JC baseball at home against Yuba have some confidence from College, 1 p.m. with more success _ at least in Track and field at the Viking Track all those highlights beaming our success.” Classic and Montgomery, 9 a.m. San Jose handily beat the Swimming and Diving at NBL above the teal carpet in San Diving Invitational, 8:30 p.m. Jose. See SHARKS, Page 8 COMMUNITY DIGEST UHS games unless otherwise noted SAL fun and fitness Mendocino Co. Sheriff's Youth Bearcats couldn’t claw Cardinals Activities League (SAL) and the Redwood Health Club of Ukiah COMMUNITY are sponsoring a "KIDS ONLY" fun and fitness program at the DIGEST By JAMES ARENS Redwood Health Club, on Thursday nights from 5:30 P.M. to Rusty Bowl BMX The Daily Journal 6:30 PM, in Court #3, for ages 7 The Bearcats from Potter years to 12 years, coed, and free Exciting BMX bicycle racing is Mike York of charge. Learn strength training, open to children of all abilities with Valley played their fellow animal gain endurance, stability and build classes for beginners to experts. opponent in the Cardinals from confidence. Personal Trainers "MJ The Rusty Bowl would like to Mendocino on Tuesday afternoon and Nick" will exhaust your kids encourage parents and children to and send them home sweaty. For come and experience BMX. with difficult loss for Potter more info call RHC at 468-0441 or Practice sessions will take place Valley but a sweet bird song for drop by the Club. There is an on Thursdays from 5 p.m. until 7 annual $5.00 insurance and p.m., weather permitting. the Cardinals. administration fee for SAL pro- Racing takes place on Sundays “We just got out-played today,” grams, but it may be waived for starting in March and signups from cause. happen at 1:30 p.m., with racing at said Potter Valley head coach 3 p.m.The Rusty Bowl track is Mike Moore. “We even got out Hopland Karate Kids located at east end of Gobbi st., coached. They did what they had Winter Program: Mendocino Co. adjacent to south little league to do to win. We beat them the Sheriff’s Youth Activities League fields.Call 462-0249 for up to date Karate Program (SAL) is teaching track schedule and info. last time we played but lost this “Free” youth, teen and adult one.” karate programs at the Hopland UHS Athletic Boosters Shorin-ryu Dojo, 14200 Mountain The UHS Athletic Boosters will The Cardinals started off quick House Rd., Hopland on Monday be meeting on Monday, May 7th at and took an early 2-0 lead in the and Wednesday nights at 4:30 5:30 p.m. in the Career Center first inning and turned around and PM for ages 6 years to 12 years located in Building A. All parents of and at 5:30 PM for teens and athletes encouraged to attend. played some good defense in the adults. SAL membership/insur- Uniform requests will be on the outfield, retiring the three Bearcat ance dues are $5.00 annually.You agenda. batters alone by the centerfielder. do not have to be a member of the Hopland Dojo to participate. For W+M Softball League The Bearcats and Jesse more info call the SAL Voice Mail The City of Ukiah’s 2007 Williams pitched well in the first at 468-4288 or Hopland Dojo - Women’s Softball League begins Instructor: Sensei Jim Milone at with a mandatory coaches meeting two innings to keep the game 744-1837, and we will get back April 19 at the Civic Center. close and struck out two Cardinal with you. All classes are co-ed. League play will be on Tuesday batters in the top of the second. You may also register at the and Wednesday nights. Team fees class/dojo. are $450 for the sponsor and $30 The Bearcat bats were swing- per player. Registration forms are ing in the bottom of the inning Lifeguard training available at the Civic Center Annex with Will Mangino hitting the fur- The City of Ukiah Community or www.cityofukiah.com. The dead- Service Department would like to line is April 13. Questions? Call thest hit double possibly in high announce the beginning of regis- 463-6714. school sports history and another tration for the American Red The City of Ukiah’s 2007 Men’s Cross lifeguard training course. Softball League will begin March Bearcat player getting another This classes will begin April 14 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The Pub. League single in the inning but couldn’t and will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. play is scheduled to begin in early bring in Mangino. Mangino ended on April 14, April 15, April 21, and May. Team fees are $450 for the April 22 all are mandatory for new sponsor and $30 per player. the game going 1-for-3 with a lifeguards. The class is free to Registration forms are available at double. those who are seeking employ- the Civic Center Annex or The Cardinals poured on the ment with the City Pool. www.cityofukiah.com. The dead- For others not interested in line is April 13. Player fees will be runs in the in the top of the third employment with the City Pool, collected during the first game of with all nine Mendocino batters the cost is $310, which includes the season. For info Call 463-6714 all books and materials. The mini- reaching the plate to increase the mum age for this class is 16. Mendocino College Cardinal lead to 5-0 after the Come join the fun and learn football 2007 third. important life-saving. Pre- The Mendocino College football Registration must be completed at team is looking for assistant In the bottom of the third the The City of Ukiah, 411 West Clay coaches for the 2007 season. Bearcats tried to answer back with Street. Re-certifications must be Anyone interested, please contact a lone run of their own on a hard scheduled in advance. Mendocino College head coach Please call the City of Ukiah Tom Gang at 707-468-3141. hit ball to bring in Mike York who Community Services Department reached base on a solid hit double for more information: 463-6201. Colt sign-ups Players must be between the to right field. York also came in to Umpires needed ages of 15 and 17 on, or before, relieve Williams and pitched The North Ukiah Little League April 30. An original county-certi- extremely well during the time he needs umpires. The qualifications fied birth certificate is required for are a strong desire to work with age verification. The cost is $75 for was in. kids. Experience is a plus but not the first child and $65 for each York actually struck out all necessary. Applicants must be 14 additional sibling. Tryouts will be on three Cardinal batters in the top of or older. Umpires will earn from April 29 at 10 a.m. at Anton $15-22 each game. If interested Stadium. Late signups will also be the fifth in succession without a contact Sonny Garza (707) 524- taken at 9:30 a.m. If there are not batter even able to tip the ball 8844, (707) 467-9044. enough players for sign up, there will be no Colt League this year. So foul. SAL drop-in volleyball call Kris at 468-3800 to sign-up or But regardless of the defense The Mendocino Co. Sheriff's for more information. played by the Bearcats, they just Activities League has a drop-in volleyball clinic every Saturday SULL scorekeepers couldn’t muster enough runs to from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Ukiah Little League needs make a huge dent in the Cardinal Baecthel Grove Middle School scorekeepers Monday through lead. Gymnasium, 1150 Magnolia St., Saturday. The league pays $12 for Willits - for ages 11 years to 17 Major Games, $10 for Minor James Arens/The Daily Journal years old, co-ed, no cost, sign-up Games and $8.00 for Machine See BEARCATS, Page 7 at the gym. There is an annual Pitch Games. Anyone interested $5.00 insurance/admin fee. But, it please call 468-8800 for more is waivable for good cause. Coach information. Jon Jessup. For more info contact Mike Tobin, SAL President at 354- Girl’s youth softball 0565 or home #459-0475. Were There is a need for girl’s youth all about the KIDS first! softball umpires. Pay is $16 a Warriors look to keep pestering Nowitzki game and work two games and get Girl’s softball clinic paid for three with a 90 minutes By JAIME ARON player to start playing up to The City of Ukiah would like to maximum time limit. Season runs announce a girl’s fastpitch softball May through June. Games are AP Sports Writer expectations. Don Nelson clinic supervised by the Ukiah played Monday through Thursday DALLAS - Dirk Nowitzki “He's got to bounce back,” High softball coaching staff. Learn evenings. Previous experience about every aspect of the game: preferred. Minimum age is 15. is tall enough to shoot over Johnson said. “I don't think hitting, sliding fielding, pitching Applications available at the City of almost anyone. He's accurate we're that good when he and much more. This clinic will be Ukiah, 411 W. Clay St. or call 463- enough to shoot from almost shoots 4-for-16.” Monday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 6714. Deadline is April 27. noon and is open to girl’s nine to anywhere. Nowitzki scored 14 points 14. The clinic will be located at the Jones Hoop Camps Yet surround him with a in Game 1, about 11 below his UHS softball fields and the cost is The Jones Hoop Camps has bunch of pesky defenders and season average. He was on the $25 per player. For more informa- announced their Ukiah camp will tion call 463-6714 or pre register be August 6-10. The camp is for the big German struggles. bench during the Mavericks' at 411 W. CLay St. Walk-ups will boys and girls ages 7-15. Each Case in point: Game 1 of the best spurt, a third-quarter rally be accepted on the morning of day, the camp is from 8a-4p at the clinic. Eagle Peak Middle School. playoffs against Golden State. that took them from four Included in the camp: t-shirt, water With a variety of guys points down to four points up. Eagles’ soccer tourney bottle and workout DVD. You can between 6-foot-3 and 6-9 Soon after he returned, The Mendocino College register online at www.basket- Women’s soccer program will host balljonescamps.com or call for a charging at and swarming Nowitzki hit a jumper that put their 4th annual seven-verse- color brochure at 1-800-348-3803. around the 7-footer, Nowitzki Dallas ahead by five, then he seven Co-ed outdoor soccer tour- had one of his worst games of didn't make another basket the nament on Saturday, May 12.The Youth Cheerleading first eight teams will be accepted Ukiah Lions Youth Football and the season. Not surprisingly, rest of the game, covering and are guaranteed at least three Cheer will be holding CHEER sign the Dallas Mavericks did, too. more than 16 minutes. 40-minute games.The cost for ups on April 28. The sign ups will each team is $100.00 and all be begin at 9 a.m. at Anton So while coach Avery Nowitzki missed both 3- games will be played at the Stadium. The child must be seven Johnson will consider all pointers he tried in the opener. Mendocino College on or before Aug.1, 2007 and can kinds of things to get his team He also missed two free stadium.Contact Head Coach not be older than 15 as of Aug 1, Duncan McMartin at 468-3006 or 2007. If you have any questions rolling again for Game 2 throws, which might not seem dmcmarti@ mendocino.edu to please contact Stephanie Dunken Wednesday night, what he register for the tournament or for at 485-8848 or Katrina Gonzalez additional information. at 485-1640. needs most is for his best See WARRIORS, Page 8 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007 – 7
Dallas to 67 wins. ing his theme that the One wrinkle he's added to Warriors are just happy to be Dallas Braden plays ball again Warriors his game this year is better in the playoffs. By DAVID GINSBURG with his A-game.” walk before being lifted after Continued from Page 6 passing out of double teams. “We're just trying to seize AP Sports Writer A's starters have allowed throwing 72 pitches _ 51 for He averaged a career-best 3.4 the moment, enjoy that, have a BALTIMORE - A year ago, one run or less in seven of strikes. like much until you realize he assists and flirted with his first little fun with it. So nobody's Dallas Braden was trying to eight games. It was the 18th After Guthrie left, the A's hadn't missed that many in 17 triple-double several times. uptight,” he said. “Relax. recover from a serious shoul- consecutive game in which an scored two runs on one hit in games. He's already realizing that get- What's the worst thing that der injury. Earlier this month, Oakland starter gave up three the sixth against John Parrish A few more ugly details: ting rid of the ball may be how could happen? You could the left-hander was pitching in runs or fewer, the longest such to go up 4-1. With the bases His .250 shooting percentage he helps his team the most in looooooose?! Big deal. I Double-A for the Midland streak since Cleveland went loaded and two outs, Jason matched his season low and this series. mean, we've lost 40 games RockHounds. 18 straight in 1998. Kendall hit a slow roller to the four field goals were his “I have to find teammates this year already.” Given the opportunity to Huston Street, the fourth second at Roberts, who had an fewest since ... the last time he when they're open, move the Dallas has lost five straight start for the Oakland Athletics Oakland reliever, worked a easy play at first but instead faced Golden State. ball, just be active out there, postseason games, starting on Tuesday, Braden had more perfect ninth for his sixth flipped the ball to shortstop “They're really all over me be a threat and see if we can with four in a row in last difficulty containing his emo- save. Miguel Tejada too late for a as soon as I put the ball win that way,” he said. year's NBA finals. On their tions than the Baltimore Aubrey Huff drove in a run force play. down,” Nowitzki said. The Mavericks haven't way to the final round last Orioles. He proved to be and scored one for the “I think if we had some- “They're really running at me beaten the Warriors in any year, the Mavericks overcame extremely effective at both. Orioles, who began the series body covering, he would have hard. They're fronting me in way this season. Golden State Game 1 losses to San Antonio Braden pitched six innings with a four-game winning been out,” Orioles manager the post, front and back some- is 4-0 against Dallas, with six and Phoenix. They overcame of three-hit ball to win his streak. Sam Perlozzo said. times if I have it. Everybody's straight wins dating to last an 0-2 hole, with both losses major league debut, and the Baltimore committed two Either way, the Orioles on alert. As soon as I put it season. coming at home, against Athletics beat the bumbling mental errors that led to three should have been out of the down, they're coming.” The Warriors' success this Houston the previous year. Orioles 4-2 Tuesday for a two- Oakland runs. Melvin Mora inning. Parrish, who entered Basketball 101 teaches that year can be traced to coach “So this team is mentally game sweep. botched a grounder to third with a spotless ERA, then a guy his size shouldn't put it Don Nelson and his knowl- strong,” Nowitzki said. Braden (1-0) gave up one and then failed to cover the forced in a run by walking down. He should be fed the edge of Nowitzki, gained by “We've got to show it. We've run, struck out six and issued base in the first inning, and Danny Putnam. ball down low and feast on having coaching him for the got to be a little more crisp only one walk _ to his first Brian Roberts threw to the Successive doubles by chip shots from close range, first seven years of his NBA and we'll get the job done.” batter. Called up from Triple- wrong base in the sixth. Tejada and Huff off Jay especially when covered by career. That experience also The Mavericks also could A Sacramento on Monday, he “There's no guarantee that Witasick made it 4-2 in the smaller defenders. has taught Nelson to expect a use some scoring options permitted only one runner we would have won, but those seventh. But Nowitzki's game was big performance Wednesday besides Nowitzki. No other past second base in becoming are mistakes we can't have,” Oakland went up 2-0 in the built around defying conven- night _ although the over-the- starter shot 50 percent and the first Oakland starter to win Payton said. “Those are the first. Swisher hit a one-out tional wisdom. He has few top way he said it Tuesday high-scoring reserve Jerry in his big league debut since kind of mistakes that teams single and moved up on a wild low-post moves, but has won sure smacks of another Nellie Stackhouse was shut out, Aaron Harang in 2002. that finish under .500 make.” pitch before Eric Chavez sin- the 3-point contest during All- stunt. going 0-for-6. “It's hard to pitch on a Oakland outfielder Nick gled. After Swisher pulled up Star weekend. His style has “We got a better chance to “Everybody's got to play cloud, but I tried to find a way Swisher was removed in the at third, Mora botched Mike landed him third in MVP vot- get hit with lightning than to better,” Stackhouse said. “It's to do it,” he said. “To be here first inning with a strained left Piazza's potential double-play ing the last two years and he's win the game,” Nelson pro- not about us just helping Dirk, now is a dream come true, as hamstring. Swisher was grounder to third, allowing likely to be first or second this claimed. it's about helping ourselves.” cliche as it might sound. ... It's rounding third when his leg pinch-runner Marco Scutaro time around after leading He also continued hammer- amazing.” buckled, and he had to crawl to score. Chavez took third Braden pitched in only 10 back to the base before being while Mora lamented his mis- minor league games last sea- helped to the dugout. take, and Todd Walker fol- son after recovering from a “It's no big deal. I'll check lowed with a sacrifice fly. believe his club can recapture duced the go-ahead goal. humoral defect in his left it out tomorrow and hopefully Baltimore got a run in the Sharks its dominance from the regu- “The whole idea was to shoulder. He allowed only be back in the lineup as quick second when Huff tripled and lar season. Thornton, who typ- wear Nashville down for a three runs in three games this as I can,” Swisher said. “I feel came home on a grounder by Continued from Page 6 ically runs the show with his sixth or seventh game, and we season before being sum- fine.” Payton. Predators despite going 2-for- devastating passes from the managed to get it done in moned to fill in for Rich In the bottom half, Oakland That was the extent of the 30 with the same power play boards, spoke of only minor five,” Wilson said. “That's the Harden, who was placed on set a major league record by damage against Braden, who that dominated the Red Wings adjustments to the Sharks' attitude we take into every the disabled list Monday. keeping Baltimore scoreless. left after throwing 86 pitches. during the regular season. The strategy. series. They might get into a “If you told me that was It was the 20th straight game “It was tough taking him teams haven't met since That confidence has been a line-matching thing, but when going to happen this soon, I'd in which the A's failed to out, really. He was pitching so January, and both made addi- constant from Wilson and his you control that, there's a psy- have called you a liar,” he allow a first-inning run, a well,” Oakland manager Bob tions since then, with Bill staff this season, particularly chological edge.” said. “But I felt healthy. That's record for the start of the sea- Geren said, “But he had got- Guerin and Craig Rivet join- after adding veterans Guerin Wilson has a particular what they told me at the son. The previous mark of 19 ten to that point in the game ing the Sharks while Todd and Rivet near the trade dead- stake in the series, and not just beginning of the season, that was held by the 1990 where I felt like he did his job. Bertuzzi and Kyle Calder line. because the Red Wings swept if I get healthy, I can pitch. Milwaukee Brewers and 2005 With the physical and emo- moved to Detroit. “We feel like we've got a two of his previous playoff Then if I do what I can do, Boston Red Sox, according to tional end of pitching his first Despite those changes, the team that can win the Stanley teams _ with Anaheim in 1997 then maybe I'll get a shot.” the Elias Sports Bureau. game, I felt like he had Sharks won't adjust their basic Cup without any tricks or spe- and again in the Stanley Cup The Orioles never got more Jeremy Guthrie (1-1) enough.” style of play to face Detroit's cial (things),” captain Patrick finals with Washington in than one batter on base in any allowed one earned run and Notes:@ The A's have won combination of skill and Marleau said. “We're just 1998. inning against the 23-year- four hits in five innings for the 13 of their last 15 at Camden toughness. While Nashville going to keep working hard, His father, Larry, and his old. Orioles. It was the second Yards. ... Baltimore placed tried to bully the Sharks with play our game and get every- uncle, Johnny, both won “He mixes his pitches up,” major league start for the RHP Scott Williamson on the heavy hits, the Red Wings are body to make a contribution.” Stanley Cups while playing outfielder Jay Payton said. right-hander, his first with 15-day DL and recalled RHP more likely to use their heads Even with Marleau and for the Red Wings. But “It's one of those things, the Baltimore. After giving up Jim Johnson from Triple-A _ and neither approach affects Thornton centering the top Wilson was a Toronto Maple unknown, when you don't two runs in the first, Guthrie Norfolk. coach Ron Wilson's plans for two lines, all four of San Leafs fan from his youth, and know the guy and he comes in yielded only one hit and a his deep, talented club. Jose's lines averaged more he refused to sit on Gordie “They'll pick a matchup than 11 minutes per game dur- Howe's lap when he visited that they think can help them, ing the Nashville series. the Red Wings' locker room as Jesse Williams and we'll be rolling all four Wilson _ who refuses even to a precocious 8-year-old in the lines,” Wilson said. “We'll assign numbers to a first line spring of 1964. make it tough for them. If we or a fourth line _ doesn't flinch “Dave Keon was my hero,” work hard 5-on-5, we're going at using any forward in any Wilson said of the former to draw penalties, and our situation. Maple Leafs captain. “Gordie guys have to convert them.” He also juggles lines when Howe _ I hated him. He tried Wilson plans no major inspirations strikes, as it did in to give me a Pepsi, so I had changes to that struggling the clinching Game 5 against that, but I wouldn't sit on his power play, preferring to the Predators when his pairing lap.” WAKE UP! ofWAKE Thornton and Marleau UP! pro- WAKE UP! Meet the editor tom of the seventh inning to end the game with a final Bearcats score of 11-1. Continued from Page 6 The Bearcats only had five Ukiah Daily Journal Editor K.C. hits by: Williams, York, After the top of the sixth, Matthew Moore, Mangino Meadows wants to meet you. Head the Cards were up 7-1 and and Dalton Olsen. The Bearcats’ coach Moore told Cardinals had 10 hits in the down to Schat’s Courthouse Bakery his players he “didn’t want to game. lay down, he wanted his play- Potter Valley, who is now 113 W. 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West Division W L T Pts GF GA W L Pct GB Detroit vs. Orlando ANAHEIM - When the the summer of 2005, and he But it's turned out to be a Chicago 2 0 1 7 4 2 Oakland 11 9 .550 _ Saturday, April 21: Detroit 100, Orlando 92 New York 2 0 1 7 4 0 Los Angeles 10 10 .500 1 Monday, April 23: Detroit 98, Orlando 90, Detroit Canucks closed out their has engineered the same type great blessing. Far from being New England 1 1 1 4 6 3 Texas 8 11 .421 2 1/2 leads series 2-0 Kansas City 1 1 0 3 5 4 Seattle 6 9 .400 2 1/2 Thursday, April 26: Detroit at Orlando, 8 p.m. opening series with a Game 7 of turnaround in Anaheim that bitter, I'm grateful that I got let Columbus 0 0 3 3 2 2 ___ Saturday, April 28: Detroit at Orlando, 3 p.m. D.C. United 0 2 0 0 3 6 Monday’s Games Tuesday, May 1: Orlando at Detroit, TBD, if nec- victory, Anaheim Ducks gen- he had earlier in Vancouver. go because now I get to work Toronto FC 0 2 0 0 0 6 Toronto 7, Boston 3 essary Oakland 6, Baltimore 5 Thursday, May 3: Detroit at Orlando, TBD, if nec- eral manager Brian Burke “I hired Dave when I was here.” Western Conference Tampa Bay 10, N.Y.Yankees 8 essary fired off a message to an assistant GM in Vancouver, The Canucks are much Seattle 5, Texas 4 Saturday, May 5: Orlando at Detroit, TBD, if nec- W L T Pts GF GA Cleveland 7, Minnesota 3, 12 innings essary Vancouver counterpart Dave and then I took him to the changed since Burke's time as FC Dallas 2 1 1 7 7 7 Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City 4 CD Chivas USA 2 1 0 6 6 1 Detroit 9, L.A. Angels 5 Cleveland vs. Washington Nonis. NHL front office with me. I their GM, although he brought Colorado 1 1 1 4 4 5 Houston 1 1 1 4 1 1 Tuesday’s Games Sunday, April 22: Cleveland 97, Washington 82, “I sent Dave an e-mail after brought him back to some of the current players on Real Salt Lake 0 1 2 2 2 6 Seattle at Texas, ppd., rain Cleveland leads series 1-0 Los Angeles 0 1 1 1 1 2 Oakland 4, Baltimore 2 Wednesday, April 25: Washington at Cleveland, 8 they won last night, congratu- Vancouver,” Burke said. “He's board including twins Daniel NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. L.A. Angels 9, Detroit 8, 10 innings p.m. ___ Toronto 10, Boston 3 Saturday, April 28: Cleveland at Washington, 5:30 lating him,” Burke said an extremely bright guy, an and Henrik Sedin and Wednesday’s Game Tampa Bay 6, N.Y.Yankees 4 p.m. Toronto FC at Kansas City, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Monday, April 30: Cleveland at Washington, TBD Tuesday. “My last year there, extremely hard worker, very Naslund, and brought back Thursday’s Game Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 2: Washington at Cleveland, New York at FC Dallas, 8 p.m. TBD, if necessary we won a divisional title. competitive, good family guy. fan favorite Trevor Linden. Saturday’s Games Wednesday’s Games Friday, May 4: Cleveland at Washington, TBD, if Kansas City at Toronto FC, 12:30 p.m. Texas (Padilla 0-3) at Cleveland (Sabathia 3-0), necessary Dave was a huge part of that. “I have a lot of admiration Linden had the go-ahead goal D.C. United at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Sunday, May 6: Washington at Cleveland, TBD, if “'He's got his own banner and respect for him. That and an assist in the Game 7 CD Chivas USA at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Toronto (Burnett 1-1) at N.Y.Yankees (Pettitte 1- necessary Sunday’s Games 0), 7:05 p.m. up there this year. I'm proud of won't change.” victory over the Stars. New England at Dallas, 3 p.m. Boston (Schilling 2-1) at Baltimore (D.Cabrera 1- Toronto vs. New Jersey Chicago at Houston, 7 p.m. 1), 7:05 p.m. him for that.”But, Burke Nonis also stressed their When Burke hired Randy Monday, April 30 Kansas City (Perez 1-2) at Minnesota (Ponson 1- Saturday, April 21: New Jersey 96, Toronto 91 Colorado at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. 2), 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 24: Toronto 89, New Jersey 83, added, “This is as far as I want friendship, but said the series Carlyle to coach the Ducks Thursday, May 3 Detroit (Durbin 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Danks series tied 1-1. New England at D.C. United, 7 p.m. 0-2), 8:11 p.m. Friday, April 27: Toronto at New Jersey, 7 p.m. to see him get.” isn't about the GMs, “It's before the 2005-2006 season, Saturday, May 5 Seattle (Washburn 0-2) at Oakland (Blanton 2-0), Sunday, April 29: Toronto at New Jersey, 7:30 Columbus at Kansas City, 1 p.m. 10:05 p.m. p.m. The two close friends won't about the teams on the ice.” Alain Vigneault filled New York at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. Tampa Bay (Jackson 0-2) at L.A. Angels (Lackey Tuesday, May 1: New Jersey at Toronto, TBD Houston at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. 2-2), 10:05 p.m. Friday, May 4: Toronto at New Jersey, TBD, if nec- be pulling for each other for a Nonis said he and Burke Carlyle's former job as coach Sunday, May 6 essary CD Chivas USA at D.C. United, 3 p.m. Thursday’s Games Sunday, May 6: New Jersey at Toronto, TBD, if change _ the Ducks and spoke on the phone earlier of Vancouver's farm team in Chicago at New England, 5 p.m. Texas at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m. necessary Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Canucks open their best-of- Tuesday, and joked, “He's Manitoba. Vigneault now Seattle at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Miami vs. Chicago seven Western Conference looking for tickets.” coaches the Canucks. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. Saturday, April 21: Chicago 96, Miami 91 TRANSACTIONS Toronto at N.Y.Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 24: Chicago 107, Miami 89, semifinal series on Captain Markus Naslund, Carlyle said he's grateful Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. By The Associated Press Chicago leads series 2-0 Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m. Friday, April 27: Chicago at Miami, 8 p.m. Wednesday night in Anaheim. one of 11 players still on the toward the Canucks organiza- (AP) - BALTIMORE ORIOLES_Placed RHP Scott Williamson on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Jim Sunday, April 29: Chicago at Miami, 1 p.m. The Ducks defeated Canucks from Burke's six tion, saying, “They gave me Johnson from Norfolk (IL). Tuesday, May 1: Miami at Chicago, TBD, if neces- NATIONAL LEAGUE sary Minnesota in five games in years as GM, said: “I think we the opportunity to hone what- KANSAS CITY ROYALS_Recalled RHP Brian By The Associated Press Thursday, May 3: Chicago at Miami, TBD, if nec- their first-round series and all have fond memories of ever skills I have.” Bannister from Omaha (PCL). Optioned LHP Neal essary Musser to Omaha. East Division Saturday, May 5: Miami at Chicago, TBD, if nec- haven't played since Brian and have a lot of respect The series will feature out- W L Pct GB essary NEW YORK YANKEES_Activated RHP Chien- New York 12 6 .667 _ Thursday, so they should be for what he brought as a GM standing goalies _ the Ming Wang from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Atlanta 13 7 .650 _ WESTERN CONFERENCE Kevin Thompson to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Florida 9 11 .450 4 well-rested. and it shows now, too _ he's Canucks' Roberto Luongo and Philadelphia 8 11 .421 4 1/2 Dallas vs. Golden State TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS_Placed 3B Akinori Washington 6 14 .300 7 Sunday, April 22: Golden State 97, Dallas 85, After winning three of the put together a successful team the Ducks' Jean-Sebastien Iwamura on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Jorge Golden State leads series 1-0 Cantu from Durham (IL). Central Division Wednesday, April 25: Golden State at Dallas, first four games against in Anaheim.” Giguere and backup Ilya W L Pct GB 9:30 p.m National League Milwaukee 12 7 .632 _ Friday, April 27, Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 Dallas, the Canucks were Burke said his dismissal in Bryzgalov. Cincinnati 9 10 .474 3 p.m. stretched to the limit and Vancouver is a “non-issue” in “It should be a good COLORADO ROCKIES_Placed RHP LaTroy Houston 9 10 .474 3 Sunday, April 29: Dallas at Golden State, 10 p.m. Hawkins on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 21. Pittsburgh 8 10 .444 3 1/2 Tuesday, May 1, Golden State at Dallas, TBD, if finally ended it with a 4-1 win these playoffs. series,” Giguere said. “I think Activated LHP Tom Martin from the 15-day DL. St. Louis 8 10 .444 3 1/2 necessary Chicago 7 12 .368 5 Thursday, May 3, Dallas at Golden State, TBD, if on Monday night. They get “It's going to be a lot bigger they have the best goaltender BASKETBALL necessary West Division Saturday, May 5, Golden State at Dallas, TBD, if only one day off before begin- story in Canada than it is in the world right now, so it's National Basketball Association W L Pct GB necessary Los Angeles 13 6 .684 _ ning the second round. here,” he said. “It's another going to be interesting to see.” SEATTLE SUPERSONICS_Fired Bob Hill, coach, San Diego 11 8 .579 2 Phoenix vs. L.A. Lakers and Rick Sund, general manager. San Francisco 9 8 .529 3 Burke served as a sort of team we have to play. All of Arizona 10 10 .500 3 1/2 Sunday, April 22: Phoenix 95, L.A. Lakers 87, FOOTBALL Colorado 8 12 .400 5 1/2 Phoenix leads series 1-0 mentor for Nonis, who was the people that gassed me are ___ Tuesday, April 24: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 10:30 National Football League Monday’s Games p.m. his right-hand man in gone. Florida 8, Atlanta 7 Thursday, April 26: Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 CINCINNATI BENGALS_Signed LB Caleb Miller Philadelphia 11, Houston 4 p.m. Vancouver and got the GM “What was unusual about While You Wait to a one-year contract. N.Y. Mets 6, Colorado 1 Sunday, April 29: Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 Milwaukee 5, Chicago Cubs 4, 12 innings p.m. job after Burke was let go fol- our situation in Vancouver, Watch Batteries INDIANAPOLIS COLTS_Signed DE Josh Thomas Wednesday, May 2: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, TBD, lowing the 2003-2004 season my wife had a very successful to a one-year contract. Tuesday’s Games if necessary $6.00 Atlanta 11, Florida 6 and the lockout that wiped out career of her own. It was a MIAMI DOLPHINS_Named Bobby Jackson run- Pittsburgh 3, Houston 0 Friday, May 4: Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, TBD, if (Most Watches) ning backs coach. Philadelphia 6, Washington 3 necessary mers bec Sunday, May 6: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, TBD, if to om Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. us e necessary c o NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS_Signed CB Tory Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. r u Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:10 p.m. u r James. o f San Antonio vs. Denver r San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. e i r e
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Atlanta (T.Hudson 3-0) at Florida (Olsen 2-1), Wednesday, May 2: Denver at San Antonio, TBD, The Original Sprayed On 7:05 p.m. if necessary Houston (Albers 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Duke 1-2), Friday, May 4: San Antonio at Denver, TBD, if Polyurethane Bed Liner 7:05 p.m. necessary Lustre Jewelry AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington (Patterson 0-3) at Philadelphia Sunday, May 6: Denver at San Antonio, TBD, if (Lieber 0-0), 7:05 p.m. necessary By The Associated Press Cincinnati (Arroyo 0-2) at St. Louis (Looper 3-1), & Gem Company 8:10 p.m. Utah vs. Houston Pick-Em Up Truck Store East Division San Diego (Peavy 3-0) at Arizona (Webb 1-1), 35 years experience W L Pct GB 9:40 p.m. Saturday, April 21: Houston 84, Utah 75 462-5086 Boston 12 7 .632 _ San Francisco (Lowry 1-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Wolf Monday, April 23: Houston 98, Utah 90, Houston 118 S. State St. Ukiah Baltimore 11 9 .550 1 1/2 3-1), 10:10 p.m. leads series 2-0 Toronto 10 10 .500 2 1/2 Thursday, April 26: Houston at Utah, 9 p.m. 1070 A N. State St., Ukiah Phone/Fax 462-0907 Tampa Bay 9 11 .450 3 1/2 Thursday’s Games Saturday, April 28: Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. New York 8 11 .421 4 Houston at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m. Monday, April 30: Utah at Houston, TBD, if neces- Cincinnati at St. Louis, 1:10 p.m. sary Central Division Washington at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m. Thursday, May 3: Houston at Utah, TBD, if neces- W L Pct GB San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. sary Minnesota 11 8 .579 _ San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Saturday, May 5: Utah at Houston, TBD, if neces- Cleveland 9 7 .563 1/2 sary David Halberstam dies in car wreck Spaghetti Dinner By LISA LEFF felt responsible for the safety onship game between the Associated Press Writer of his celebrated passenger. Baltimore Colts and the New SAN FRANCISCO - The An autopsy conducted York Giants. Fundraiser journalism student who was Tuesday showed Halberstam Jones was taking him to chauffeuring David died almost instantly when a interview Hall of Fame quar- Halberstam when the Pulitzer broken rib punctured his terback Y.A. Tittle, who lives Prize winner was killed said heart, San Mateo County south of San Francisco. For “GI Moms” Tuesday he jumped at the Coroner Robert Foucrault Jones, who suffered a small chance to spend time with the said. The cause of death was puncture in one lung, said he writer and is grief-stricken at listed as multiple blunt force received an e-mail from the what happened. trauma. journalism school last Friday “I want to apologize to his Jones was driving through saying Halberstam was look- Presented by: family because I feel so bad,” an intersection with a traffic ing for a driver who would get said Kevin Jones, 26, who is light when another car broad- $20 an hour and a one-on-one in his first year of a two-year sided his, smashing into the journalism lesson. program at the University of passenger side, authorities Vietnam/Legacy Vets California, Berkeley Graduate said. Police said they were School of Journalism. “I just interviewing witnesses. 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Ukiah Garden Café. All are welcome to join. a graduating senior who will be pursuing a scheduling hikes. The BLM will publicize the This month’s invited speaker is John Pinches, career in agriculture in college This scholar- outings.For more information or to become a COMMUNITY BRIEFS Mendocino County Supervisor. ship is of prime importance to each member of hike docent, contact Larry Ames at the BLM For more information, call Grace Zwicky at the garden club as our youth need a helping Ukiah Field Office, at 468-4000. 462-8434 or Marilyn Butcher at 462-6229. hand in the costly educational field. . Ukiah Skate Committee to The Plant Sale will be held at Mathews Bereavement Breakfast show ‘Feelin’ It’ film tonight Tree of Life Montessori Realty on Main Street in Potter Valley, on Saturday, April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. announce scheduled meetings The Ukiah Skate Park Committee will be Charter open house and open There will be plants, trees, shrubs, flowers - Phoenix Certified Hospice of Mendocino showing a screening of the film “Feelin’ It” enrollment for Wednesday annuals and perennials. Come early and pick tonight at Wright Stuff Pizza, 720 N. State St. out some choice plants for your garden, sup- County is sponsoring a drop-in Bereavement in Ukiah. The public is invited to attend. Tree of Life Charter School is holding an port a worthy cause, and enjoy a friendly visit Breakfast for those who have suffered the loss Open House this Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Pizza, drinks and a raffle ticket will be avail- with a neighbor. of a loved one. able for $5, with extra raffle tickets avaialble at its campus on the north end of the Redwood They invite all to join them for morning for $1 each. Raffle tickets enter participants Empire Fairgrounds, 241 Ford Rd. refreshments and camaraderie. They will be into a drawing witha chance to wina variety of The community is invited to visit the class- Technology week in Ukiah serving drinks, muffins, bagels and fruit prizes. All proceeds go directly to the rooms, meet with staff, and talk with school set for this Thursday This informal social setting is a forum skatepark effort. families. During the month of April, the school where the bereaved can come together and Local skateboarders are invited to bring is holding its second open enrollment period Communications 101 located here in Ukiah make connections with others who have suf- footage of their endeavors to the meeting for for the 2007-08 school year. is hosting a Technology week this Thursday at fered the loss of a loved one. Grief may come the viewing pleasure of fellow skaters. Limited openings are available for Fall 2007 1252 Airport Park Blvd., in Ukiah. Microsoft up and it may not, this is up to the individual. enrollment in some age levels, and applications Across America Mobil Event, is a technology People grieve in their own very unique ways Hospice grief recovery for all levels will be available at the Open classroom and playroom on wheels. This 40 and therefore need different types of support. support group to start May 7 House. Tree of Life is a Montessori learning plus foot technology demo center will be at Although we offer afternoon and evening 8- environment and free public school for chil- Communications 101 filled with the latest soft- week bereavement support groups, individuals dren ages 5 through 14. Hospice of Ukiah will be offering a new ware and hardware for all to see and get. There may feel the need for a less formal style of Grief Recovery Support Group starting No tuition is charged. Montessori Education will also be a blood drive, with Blood Bank of Monday, May 7, and running for 8 weeks is celebrating its 100th anniversary guiding bereavement support. the Redwoods there with their Blood Mobil. Members of our bereavement team will be through June 25. Open to the public, this 2- children to develop their true capacities by There will be prizes, Microsoft goodies and hour weekly meeting will convene from 7 to 9 facilitating discovery of the wonders of the available to answer any questions or to sched- Communication 101 give-always along with ule extended support. Weekly attendance is not p.m. at the Hospice of Ukiah office at 620 S. world and the human’s place in it, exploration demos. For more information, call 462-2044 or required – just drop in. Dora, Suite 101. and expression through the arts, and a commu- visit online at communications101.net/events. The series is open to any adult who is griev- nity that promotes cooperation and peace. They will be meeting in Willits on the 2nd ing a death. This is an opportunity to express The school is opening a new Primary Class and 4th Fridays of the month at the Homecare feelings of loss in a safe atmosphere and to for children ages 5 to 7 next fall and welcomes Oustanding volunteer of and Hospice Agency, 1712 S. Main St. Suite D, learn information and techniques for moving new kindergarten applicants. In addition, limit- the year awards postponed (Evergreen Shopping Center) in the conference through the bereavement process. ed spaces are available for the Junior room. They will be meeting in Ukiah on the 1st The group is educational as well as support- Elementary for ages 7 to 9, the Senior The MCOVY awards that were scheduled and 3rd Fridays of the month at 401 W. Mill ive. Each week focuses on different aspects of Elementary for ages 9 to 12, and the Junior for April 19, are postponed; a future date will Street, Phoenix Certified Hospice (Ukiah the grieving process, and includes helpful writ- Secondary for ages 12 to 14. be announced soon. They are sorry for any office) conference roomThe drop-in breakfast ten handouts to take home as well as suggested For more information, call 462-0913. inconvenience this may cause. However, look will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. For more infor- exercises to work on during the week. for some very exciting changes to the MCOVY mation or questions please call Stephanie Gang What’s “normal” when you are grieving? awards next fall. All nominations that have at 459-1818 ext. 260. How do people handle feeling depressed, Mendo-Lake District Spring been submitted will be held for all fall event. stuck, angry, guilty, and stress? How can mem- Meeting set for Wednesday For more information, call 467-2596, ext. ories be healing and not just painful reminders? 110. Farmers’ Markets welcome What’s the best way to approach upcoming This Wednesday, Potter Valley Garden Club new vendors holidays and anniversaries? Simply commit- members will host the Lake-Mendo District ting to coming to the Grief Group once a week Spring General Meeting at the Methodist Bureau of Land Management It’s time to start planning your summer gar- and being with others going through a similar Church Hall on Main Street in Potter Valley. A needs volunteers to lead hikes den. If you’ve ever considered growing an experience can be an important component of continental breakfast will be served at 9:30 abundance and joining the fun at Farmers’ moving forward into one’s new life without the a.m. with a social hour as friendships are Hikers who wan to share their knowledge Market, there’s always ample room to expand person who has died. renewed. and love of the outdoors have the opportunity and welcome new produce vendors at Alex There is no charge for participation in the Garden club members from neighboring to lead hikes on public lands in the Cache Thomas Plaza due to the strong support of the group. Hospice of Ukiah, Inc., is a volunteer towns in the two counties gather to share ideas Creek Natural Area in Lake and Colusa coun- City of Ukiah, the Ukiah Main Street Program, hospice supported by donations which are for keeping members stimulated and inspired. ties and the Stronetta Public Lands on the and the downtown merchants. always welcome. For more information and to The meeting and luncheon will follow the cof- Mendocino Coast. Call 468-5837 for information about register, call 391-8013. fee hour. District officers, local club officers, The Bureau of Land Management needs Ukiah’s Saturday morning market, which runs May through October. Information regarding and members will participate in the business volunteers to lead outings at various times of Ukiah Area Republican Ukiah’s Tuesday afternoon market, that oper- meeting. the year. The BLM will provide training in ates from June through October, can be Women meeting set tonight Another big event to finish the busy month basic interpretive techniques and orient volun- obtained at 468-9039. Applications and further The Ukiah Area Republican Women month- of April for the local club is their Annual Plant teers to the hiking areas. 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