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7 58551 69301 0 Wednesday: Mostly sunny; H 85º L 49º 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 14 pages, Volume 150 Number 68 email: [email protected] Calfire suspends burn permits The Daily Journal Starting today, all residential and open outdoor burning per- mits have been suspended in Mendocino County by CalFire. “Mendocino County fire history shows that suspending debris burning is an effective way of preventing wildfires from debris burn escapes, especial as California enters the hottest and driest period of summer weather,” said CalFire Mendocino Unit Chief Mark Romero. Campfires will still be allowed at organized campgrounds or on private property as long as the campfire is maintained in such a way as to percent the campfire from spreading to wild land vegetation. A restricted temporary burning permit can still be obtained in instances where continued burning is necessary for public health, safety or welfare. The ban will remain in place until it is formally canceled. The spring of 2008 is already one of the driest seasons on record and conditions have already contributed to several large fires across California that have destroyed homes. “Although all fires cannot be prevented through a burning suspension, their number can be significantly reduced,” Romero said. United Way
Sarah Baldik/The Daily Journal Caltrans Engineer Mic Restaino speaks at a memorial highway dedication for his late co-worker Daniel Broeske Friday, June 13 at Route 101 and West Road. honors UVMC The Daily Journal night’s biggest awards, the United Way recently hon- Campaign Momentum Award, ored local businesses with for significantly improved Caltrans worker honored their annual Community campaign results. The local Partnership Awards. Presented health care provider increased at the United Way Campaign their United Way campaign by Close Celebration, the awards more than $16,000. In addi- recognize companies and their tion, several employees also employees for excellence in volunteered in key leadership at highway dedication community fundraising, vol- positions on United Way’s unteering and advocating. Community Impact Ukiah Valley Medical Daniel Broeske remembered for dedicated service Center received one of the See UVMC, Page 14 By ROB BURGESS The Daily Journal In the coming weeks, a Sundays in the Park series of new signs along Highway 101 south of Willits will serve as a drivable memo- kicks off with the rial to a fallen Caltrans work- er. “The Daniel Broeske Riders in the Sky Highway” will stretch from mile post 32.1 through mile post 33.1, which is 0.2 miles north of Forsythe Creek Bridge to 0.5 miles north of the West Road overcrossing, near where Friday’s ceremony was held. “I’m honored to have this beautiful one-mile stretch of highway dedicated,” said Charles Fielder, Caltrans District 1 director. “Dan gave his life making the highway safe for others. He was an amazing individual.” Tamie McGowen, Caltrans assistant deputy director, said Tamie McGowen gives Daniel Broeske’s wife Patsy a plaque with the new “No Cell she first worked with Broeske Phones inside the Cone Zone” policy mounted inside. The new “No Cell” policy 19 years ago when she started was spearheaded by Patsy Broeske after her husband was killed in a work relat- with Caltrans. ed accident in 2005. “Dan always had a way of Mic Restaino, Caltrans Highway will become part of is very appropriate for a testi- making me feel welcome,” engineer, said he was honored our lives.” monial.” she said. “He always treated to have worked alongside Daniel’s widow, Patsy In March, state Sen. me with respect and dignity. Broeske. Broeske, had been working on Patricia Wiggins (D-Santa He never compromised safe- “He’s the kind of worker a project regarding the use of Rosa) introduced a resolution, ty.” every supervisor would like to cell phones as a safety hazard Senate Concurrent Resolution Broeske was killed in a have,” he said. “I have some and has been working with 90, calling for the dedication. work-related accident near memories of driving this road Caltrans to implement a pro- A series of signs have been Willits on the Ridgewood myself. There’s a lot of histo- gram of “No Cell Phones set up declaring the roadway Grade on July 11, 2005, when ry here, and I’m glad I could as such, but at the ceremony the safety spotter had been inside the Cone Zone.” help make Dan a part of it.” During the ceremony, she Wiggins said it would be a distracted by a cell phone call, For those who reside near- short delay before they could according to Terry Poplawski received a plaque with the by, the roadway will soon new policy inscribed on it, be revealed. of the Mendocino County become part of their daily “Unfortunately, legislation Coalition of Union Members. signed by Caltrans Director commute. Will Kempton. doesn’t move as fast as we’d Broeske was an Air Force “It’s an honor for me to be like it to sometimes,” she said veteran and a 1975 graduate here,” said Karen Osland, “Dan would be pleased,” of the resolution, which was of Sonoma State University, Willits City councilmember. said Jim Broeske, Daniel’s still waiting for final approval. who worked for Caltrans for “For those of us who live in brother. “He is conspicuous Rob Burgess can be For more pictures of the first 2008 Sundays in the 26 years. Willits, the Daniel Broeske by his absence. This location reached at [email protected]. Park, featuring the Riders in the Sky, see page 14. Too Much is Simply Too Much UKIAH Rent Insulated Storage & Free Move In Truck STORAGE TRUCK RENTAL Call For Details 707-468-0800 2 – MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]
said Israel must understand the pall its actions cast over talks Pew study finds Americans and on the confidence of the United States, European nations and others that Israel is bargaining in good faith. She said the turn to Internet to go beyond The world briefly Jewish state has apparently picked up the pace of housing sound bites, seek full speech, papers expansion since President Bush inaugurated negotiations with a splashy summit at Annapolis, Md. NEW YORK (AP) — Americans dissatisfied with political The businesslike traveler turns “We should be in a position of encouraging confidence, not sound bites are turning to the Internet for a more complete pic- tourist: Bush soaks in Europe undermining it. No party should be taking steps at this point that ture, a new study finds. In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and could prejudice the outcome of the negotiation,” Rice said fol- American Life Project said that nearly 30 percent of adults have like only a president can lowing meetings with Palestinian officials in the West Bank. used the Internet to read or watch unfiltered campaign material LONDON (AP) — Tea at Windsor Castle with Queen She said Israeli actions are having a “negative effect” on the — footage of debates, position papers, announcements and Elizabeth II, bike rides in a Paris park and the lush German atmosphere for talks, and she stressed that the United States transcripts of speeches. countryside, a stunning view from a Renaissance villa outside won’t regard any settlements Israel builds now as permanent “They want to see the full-blown campaign event. They want Rome, a rare stroll with the pope in the Vatican’s private gar- Israeli territory. to read the speech from beginning to end,” said Lee Rainie, dens? Israel announced last week it would build 1,300 new housing director of the Pew group. “It’s a push back from the sound-bite Not a bad life. It seems President Bush is learning to enjoy units in east Jerusalem, which the Palestinians want as their culture.” the perks of traveling abroad as the most powerful man in the future capital. The announcement brought to more than 3,000 Google Inc.’s YouTube and other video sites have become world. the number of homes Israel has approved for construction in more popular. Thirty-five percent of adults have watched a The usual Bush foreign trip is packed from dawn (or earlier) east Jerusalem and the West Bank since the renewal of peace political video online during the primary season, compared with to dusk (or later) with meetings, roundtables, official dinners talks late last year. 13 percent during the entire 2004 presidential race. and speeches. All those things are present, too, on this week’s The study also found that 10 percent of adults have used European farewell, the fifth of eight or more overseas jaunts he On Father’s Day, Obama online hangouts like Facebook and News Corp.’s MySpace for is taking this year. Iran, Iraq, climate change, trade, the Middle political activity, whether it’s to add a campaign as a friend on East — all those weighty and difficult problems have dominat- says fathers must play a bigger their personal profile pages, discover a friend’s political inter- ed his discussions with fellow leaders. role in guiding children ests or join an online political group. The difference on this super-glam European tour, probably Bush’s last one to the continent as president, is the pace. CHICAGO (AP) — Barack Obama celebrated Father’s Day Supreme Court decision on gun rights He hasn’t gotten going on a couple of days until 10 or 11 in by calling on black fathers, who he said are “missing from too still to come before summer break the morning. There was downtime in the afternoons, and even many lives and too many homes,” to become active in raising one day — in Rome — that ended about 4 p.m. their children. WASHINGTON (AP) — One momentous case down, anoth- “They have abandoned their responsibilities, acting like boys er equally historic decision to go. The Supreme Court returns to instead of men. And the foundations of our families are weaker the bench Monday with 17 cases still unresolved, including its Forecasters say flood crest because of it,” the Democratic presidential candidate said first-ever comprehensive look at the Second Amendment’s right at Iowa City may not be Sunday at a largely black church in his hometown. to bear arms. The guns case — including Washington, D.C.’s Reminding the congregation of his firsthand experience ban on handguns — is widely expected to be a victory for sup- as high as expected in university town growing up without a father, Obama said he was lucky to have porters of gun rights. Top officials of a national gun control CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Displaced residents trickled loving grandparents who helped his mother. He got support, organization said this week that they expect the handgun ban to back into the hardest-hit areas of Cedar Rapids on Sunday for second chances and scholarships that helped him get an educa- be struck down, but they are hopeful other gun regulations will their first up-close look at flood devastation, while a forecast of tion. Obama’s father left when he was 2. survive. Last week, the court delivered the biggest opinion of an earlier and lower flood crest at Iowa River sparked hope that “A lot of children don’t get those chances. There is no mar- the term to date with its ruling, sharply contested by the dis- the university city would escape a similar fate. gin for error in their lives,” said Obama, an Illinois senator. senting justices, that guarantees some constitutional rights to The National Weather Service had predicted a 33-foot crest “I resolved many years ago that it was my obligation to break foreign terrorism detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The 5-4 early Tuesday in Iowa City, home of the University of Iowa, but the cycle — that if I could be anything in life, I would be a good decision, which Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for his four the latest projection on Sunday showed the Iowa River is father to my girls,” added Obama, whose daughters, Sasha and more liberal colleagues, was the first case this term that broke expected to top at about 31.5 feet and hold there before starting Malia, and his wife, Michelle, watched from the audience. along ideological lines. to fall Monday evening. At a Des Moines press conference, Gov. Chet Culver called it “a little bit of good news” but said the situation was still pre- of Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake, Annual Campaign Close of Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake carious. UVMC announced a historic first for Celebration was sponsored by has continued to mobilize “Just because a river crests does not mean it’s not a serious Mendocino County. “For the Ledson Winery & Vineyards, people in the community to situation,” he said. “You’re still talking about a very, very dan- Continued from Page 1 first time in United Way’s his- Agilent Technologies, The help tackle issues collectively gerous public safety threat.” tory, Mendocino County’s Press Democrat, North Bay rather than individually. Weather service meteorologist Donna Dubberke said levee Committee, which is responsi- generous residents con- Business Journal, Hansel Auto United Way creates, leads and breaks downstream on the Iowa River might explain the lower ble for allocating funds to best tributed more than $100,000 Group, Redwood Credit supports initiatives that bring crest. address community needs. to this year’s campaign.” Last Union, RoliRoti and Oliver’s measurable improvement to “At Ukiah Valley Medical year, United Way allocated Market. the lives of our community’s Center, the enthusiasm for this more than $200,000 to Complete listing of award most vulnerable residents. We On Mideast trip, Condoleezza year’s campaign was due in Mendocino County based recipients: work to addresses the underly- large part to great leadership non-profit partners. Spirit of the Wine Country ing causes of critical problems Rice criticizes Israeli settlements at all levels,” UVMC in West Bank, east Jerusalem President and CEO Terry “We are extremely fortu- Award: Medtronic in four main areas -- Burns said. “I’m so proud to nate to have dedicated, com- Campaign Excellence Supporting Youth JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s persistent building of Jewish passionate partners such as Award: Redwood Credit Development, Strengthening homes on disputed land undermines the U.S.-backed attempt to work with hospital and rural health clinic employees who Ukiah Valley Medical Center Union Families, Maintaining Senior write an Israeli-Palestinian peace draft this year and invites care so deeply about the com- and ReTech Systems. Their Campaign Momentum Independence and Resolving questions about Israel’s motives, Secretary of State munity we serve.” partnership, along with other Award: Ukiah Valley Medical Crises -- with the goal of cre- Condoleezza Rice said Sunday. Ukiah-based ReTech local individuals and busi- Center ating lasting change. Using exceptionally harsh language, the visiting U.S. envoy Systems, a manufacturer of nesses, is instrumental to our Executive Campaign Chair Throughout our work, we advanced thermal processing success, and, more important- of the Year: Tony Ghisla of partner with government, equipment, was also nominat- ly, to creating long-lasting Exchange Bank businesses, community-based 1st -- 04 Big Ben ed for the Campaign changes that will improve Employee Campaign nonprofits and others in order CORRECTIONS 2nd -- 05 Hot Shot Momentum Award. lives in Mendocino County,” Leader of the Year: Susanne to accomplish more than any The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this 3rd -- 05 California During the awards ceremo- said Walter Collins, President Lake of County of Sonoma one organization working space to correct errors or make clarifications Classic. ny, Eric Harrison, Vice- and CEO for United Way of About United Way of alone. For more information, to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake. Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake visit us online at ary notices or birth announcements will Race Time: 1.49.64 President of Resource result in reprinting the entire article. Errors Development for United Way United Way’s Second For 40 years, United Way www.uwsml.org. may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. LOTTERY NUMBERS DAILY 3: 8, 1, 5. FANTASY 5: 15, 17, 30, 33, 38. DAILY DERBY: Save The Ukiah Valley Fireworks We need you to be a sponsor and join the business people who are committed to saving this Valley tradition. Your participation is appreciated. There is still time to help. The fireworks display will be held on July 5, 2008 at the Ukiah Fairgrounds. DETAIL CENTER 859 N. State Street Sponsorship Levels (707) 462-4472 DIAMOND • EMERALD • SAPPHIRE • RUBY • Pearl • Honorary SAPPHIRE SPONSORS Deluxe Detail DIAMOND SPONSORS $ • Realty World Selzer Realty • John Mayfield & Jack Cox 225 • Ukiah Speedway EMERALD • Furniture Design Center • Ross Mayfield Jr. • Ukiah Daily Journal • Fetzer Vineyards • Les Schwab of Ukiah • Thurston Auto Plaza • C&M Storage • Mendo Mill • Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino • Savings Bank Of Mendocino County • KWINE PEARL SPONSORS HONORARY RUBY Organics • Bouchey Roofing Inc. • WIPF Const. • Ukiah Storage & • Factory Pipe • WalMart of Ukiah • Dig Music • Northern Aggregates Inc. • Ukiah Valley Smart Growth Coalition • Redwood Heating & Cooling Hydroponics • Lillian’s Day Spa • Acme Rigging • Mendo Lake Credit Union • Ron’s Quality Construction • Harley Davidson Hopland For information on how you can help sponsor this event contact: John C. Graff, 417 West Mill St., Ukiah • 391-2485 13325 Hwy. 101 744-8300
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COMMUNITY MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] COMMUNITY CALENDAR Summer camps offered MONTHLY MEETINGS National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m.; first and third Wednesday; for location, for young art enthusiasts call 467-9798. Knights of Columbus, St. Mary of the Angels #3791: First The Daily Journal and third Wednesday; 7 p.m.; 900 Oak St.; call 463-8315. St. Mary’s School Summer Caregiver Support Group: Second and fourth Mondays; Camp invites budding artists 10 a.m. to noon, at 301 N. State St.; call 1 (800) 834-1636. to nurture their imagination Retired Federal Employees: National Association of and foster their creativity by Retired Federal Employees, meets every third Tuesday at noon working with hands-on pro- at Henny Penny Restaurant, corner of Orchard and Gobbi jects and various types of streets. Active and retired federal employees are welcome. media. Taught by St. Mary’s American Assoc. of Univ. Women: 7 p.m.; third Tuesday; Computer and Math teacher call Sue Mason 463-2164. Mr. Tam Tran, students can Republican Central Committee, Mendocino County: explore aspects of Animation Meets third Tuesday at 7 p.m.; 265 Crestview Dr. in Ukiah; for (Sessions 1 & 5), Portraiture information call, 467-8203. Drawing (Session 2) and Salmon Unlimited: Third Tuesday; at 7 p.m.; Farm Bureau; Design Basics (Session 3). Art 303 C Talmage Road, Ukiah; call 463-1272. camps are limited in size to 15 Hopland American Legion Post 529: Meets third students, and restricted to stu- Wednesday; 6 p.m.; American Legion Hall on Feliz Creek dents going into grades 4-9. Road. In “Intro to Animation,” Human Society Inland Mendocino County: Meets third campers follow in the foot- Wednesday; 6:30 p.m.; conference room at Realty World Selzer steps of Walt Disney by learn- Reatly; 350 E. Gobbi St., in Ukiah; 485-0123. ing basic animation principles Redwood Purls Knitters Guild: Open to all levels of knit- and drawing cartoons the old ters; third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., at Heidi’s Yarn fashioned way … with paper Haven, 180 School St., Ukiah; 462-0544, call Miriam at 485- and pencil. Make a ball 7743. bounce, a bird fly, and a char- Disabled American Veterans: Third Thursday; 7 p.m.; acter walk! At the end of the “Design Basics” highlights camps, taught by Ms. Jacquie (8:30am-12 pm), running Veterans Memorial Hall, 293 Seminary Ave., call 485-7706. camp, a group DVD will be basic elements of design that Lolich, will cover two conti- from June 30 through July 31 Bereavement Group: Meets third Thursday; open to the produced showcasing the allow students to enhance nents, with Australian Animal on the St. Mary’s campus. community; at 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Phoenix Certified Hospice of work of all of the camper’s almost any type of visual pre- Masks (Session 1, grades 1-3) Students from throughout the Mendocino County, Evergreen Shopping Center, 1712 S. Main cartoons to share with family sentation from a science fair and African Animal Masks community are encouraged to St., Willits; call 459-1818. and friends. display to a drawing for art (Session 3, grades 3-5). In attend. Come have some sum- United Way Inland Mendocino Community Council: Have you ever wanted to class. Students will design Modeling Mythical Creatures mer fun, and enrich summer Third Thursday; from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Ukiah Community draw a celebrity or a picture of their own personal logo and t- (Session 5, grades 1-4), taught learning in a safe, friendly Center Food Bank conference room; call Yvonne Hall at 744- your best friend? In shirt design to show off their by Mr. Tobin Keller, dragons environment. Summer Camp 8567. “Portraiture Drawing” learn unique style and newly and mythical creatures take information is available from Low Vision Support Group: 10 to 11:30 a.m.; fourth tips and tricks that will help learned skills. form as campers learn how to the St. Mary’s School Monday; at Henny Penny Resteraunt, 687 S. Orchard Ave., you capture a person’s like- For the younger camper, make the objects of their Foundation office at 621- Ukiah; open to local seniors; call 523-3222 ness on paper. With pencil and mask making and clay model- imagination take on three 4464, the school office at 462- charcoal, campers will learn ing classes provide creative dimensions. These camps are 3888, or you may download WEEKLY MEETINGS basic art techniques in addi- opportunity for those interest- also limited to 15 students. the brochure from the tion to specifically learning ed in exotic animals and All camps are Monday thru Foundation’s Web site at Adults Molested as Children: Meets at 1 to 2:30 p.m. every about the human face. mythical creatures. The mask Thursday, half day sessions www.stmarysukiah.org. Thursday; call Judy or Linda for location and additional infor- mation at 462-9196. Alanon: Meets 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Ukiah Methodist choose a career, a major and a college or university that fits Church on Pine Street; 1 p.m. on Mondays, noon on Tuesdays, their interests and goals. There will also be at least one field trip 5:30 p.m. on Thursdaya, noon on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. on to a Bay Area UC campus. Applications are available at Ukiah Saturdays at Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave.; 463-1867 EDUCATION BRIEFS High School, Eagle Peak, Pomolita, and St. Mary’s. Enrollment or 621-2721. Spanish speaking Alanon at 7 p.m. Thursday at is limited, so please return your completed application ASAP to Nuestra Casa on State Street in Ukiah. Potter Valley Elementary School reserve placement. For more information or to submit your Alanon (in Spanish): Meets on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., in completed application, contact: Ukiah High School, Geri Nuestra Casa; 487 N. State St.; for information call 463-8181 2008-09 Kindergarten enrollment open Burrell, Counseling Center, 1000 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA or 272-1376. Potter Valley Elementary School has opened enrollment for 95482 or call 462-5253 ext. 1012 Bingo: Non smoking, non-profit, Bingo will be held 2008-2009 Kindergarten. Potter Valley Elementary’s office is Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. and Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m., at located at 10401 Main St., in Potter Valley. The school is open Ukiah High School Class of 1978 the Ukiah Senior Center. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Card and Boardgame Club: Meets at 8:30 a.m., on 30 year reunion set for July 19 Tuesdays in Bartlett Hall in Room 11 and 12 and at 5:30 p.m. Attention all incoming The organizers of the Ukiah High School Class of 1978 30th on Wednesdays and Fridays, at Carter Hall at the Ukiah Senior year reunion announce that the event is scheduled to be held on Center; for information call Joyce, 468-8943. Ukiah High Freshmen July 19, at the Lake Mendocino Clubhouse. They request that Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12-step recovery; Applications are now being accepted for the Summer alumni, friends and family of the Class of ‘78 RSVP to them Fridays at Trinity Baptist Church Hall, South Dora Street and for registration information by e-mailing ukiahhigh 78 @lists. Luce Ave, 6 p.m. fellowship dinner; 7 p.m. teaching/testimony; Algebra Academy 2008 at Ukiah High School. Sponsored by the University of California’s Office of the President, MESA, sonic.net. The event will cost $65. They will meet at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. men and women’s small group sharing; 9 p.m. have hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m., and have dinner at 6:30, then dessert/solid rock cafe. Babysitting provided. For more infor- and Ukiah High School, the goal of this summer program is to help prepare students for high school in general, with a focus on dance. The dinner will be catered by Five Star Catering, with mation call 462-6535. the menu choices including roasted prime rib au jus, sherry Duplicate Bridge: Meets on Mondays at 1 p.m., in Ukiah mathematics and college readiness. Summer Algebra Academy is a half-day program that begins today and runs for four weeks mushroom chicken or pasta primavera. They request that any Senior Center’s Bartlett Hall, except 4th Mondays, when it one that knows of a class member who has passed away con- meets at Washington Mutual. Call for partners -- Wade 744- through July 11. This program is designed to provide incoming 9th graders a tact them, so they may be remembered at the event. 1238. For more information, visit their web site at Ukiahhi78.org. FSP Dual Diagnosis Check-in: Meets at 10 a.m., at the unique opportunity to move ahead in algebra courses while Buddy Eller Center, 201 Brush St., Ukiah. earning seven elective credits. In addition to developing their Financial Management Workshop: Noon to 1 p.m. four-year plan, students will also receive guidance on how to Wednesdays; Salvation Army Office, 714A S. State St, Ukiah; 468-9577. GURDJIEFF Reading and Discussion Group: Meets 7 Pet of the Week p.m. on Fridays. For more information, call 391-6780 or 485- 7293. Pet of the Week Kiwanis Club: Meets at noon, Tuesday, at The Ukiah Garden Cafe 1090 S. State St.; for more information call Janet Carlson at 467-2288. Lions Club: Meets at noon on Thursdays, at Ukiah Garden Cafe. Redwood Empire Lions Club meets at 6:45 a.m., every first and third Tuesday, at Zack’s Restaurant. LGBTIQ: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersexual, or Questioning support group meets on Fridays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Healing Cooperative Support Center on Pine St., in Ukiah. Overeaters Anonymous: In Ukiah -- Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 11 a.m.; 270 N. Pine St.; 472-4747. Meets in Willits on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Willits United Methodist Church, School and Pine Streets, upstairs; No dues or weigh- ins, everyone is welcome; 459-4594. Peace and Justice Gathering: Meets Sundays rain or shine at 10 a.m. at Alex Thomas Plaza in Ukiah to drum, dance and sing for peace and justice; all ages are invited to bring drums and any other instruments; 462-2320. Pinochle: Meets on Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30 p.m., in Ukiah Senior Center’s Bartlett Hall. For more information, call Oni at 462-4343 Pinochle and Poker: Meets on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., in Ukiah Senior Center’s Bartlett Hall. For more information, call Oni at 462-4343 Rotary Club of Ukiah: Meets for lunch at noon on Tuesdays, at Walter’s Cafe, 920 N. State St. in Ukiah; 462- 2080; www.ukiahrotary.org. Sarah Baldik/The Daily Journal Senior Writing Class: Meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Meet the Tabby kittens they are two of six of a Tuesdays, in Room 10-11 in the Admin. Bldg. of the Ukiah uniquely patterned litter ready to adopt at the Senior Center. Record memories for children and grandchil- Mendocino animal shelter.These two tabbys are dren. Free and open; for information call Kathie Jones, 468- especially curious and begin to purr the minute Photo by Katharine Kleiber 5006. you make eye contact. The shelter is having a Barbara and her brother were rescued and Sex Addicts Anonymous: Meets at 6 p.m. on Sundays, at $25 adoption special on cats and kittens in brought here by their namesakes and sponsors, 160 W. Henry St., in Ukiah; Art, 360-8479. hopes you will come down and take one or two Neil and Barbara. This girl is a cute-as-can-be Soroptimist International of Ukiah: Meets at noon, on of these sweet tabbys or wonderful adult cats longhair tortoiseshell cat. Barbara and her Wednesdays, at Ukiah Garden Cafe. Soroptimist means “Best home this week. To adopt a pet, visit the brother Neil are looking forward to moving to a for Women” and our mission is “To improve the lives of Mendocino County Animal Shelter on Plant new home, either together, or individually. To women and girls in local communities and throughout the Road. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, meet Barbara, visit the Humane Society for world.” For more information call Joy Beeler, at 463-6729, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and on Inland Mendocino County at 9700 Uva Drive in Tina Rorabaugh, at 744-1514 or Jessica Kimball at 743-1902. Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturday, Redwood Valley.The shelter is open to the public South Ukiah Rotary Club: Meets at 7 a.m., on Thursdays the hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the shelter is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at North State Cafe, 263 N. State St. in Ukiah; for more infor- closed Sundays. View other available animals at and from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through mation, call president Jim Sligh at 462-8635. www.petfinder.com. For more information, call Fridays. The shelter phone number is 485-0123. Sage at 467-6453. See CALENDAR, Page 5 4 – MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers California focus City should stop wasting money on consultations To the Editor: The City of Ukiah is at it again. TOM ELIAS Let’s hire a consultant to design a pro- ject. We do not know exactly what the project is but we have some grant money to spend and match from our local funds. So (by a three to two vote, McCowen, Thomas and Rodin for, and Crane and Carpetbagging no Baldwin against) they hire a consultant, RRM Design Group for $130,000 at the council meeting on May 22 to do a design big deal to voters project for State Street. We do not know what the project is but Loud charges of carpetbagging filled the air in large after we get the report we will have a pro- parts of California this spring, as two veteran Republi- ject. can politicians sought to extend their careers by run- What a farce. ning in areas with open seats in Congress and the state We have in the recent past been sub- Assembly. jected to several other undirected pie in In the end, voters apparently didn’t much care if the sky study efforts with the same these people had not lived among them very long, as amount of forethought, which have result- both Tom McClintock and Jim Nielsen handily won ed in the Perkins Street design plan. We Republican nominations in districts where that means have watched Charades (Charrets) and the almost automatic election this fall. resultant pie in the sky design and form The outcomes were no surprise to longtime analysts based zoning proposals flow out of the of California politics, who have often seen politicians dreams of the staff and the hired consul- move around for their convenience, with voters rarely tants. The misguided effort had consultant minding much. costs of more than $100,000. That was The classic carpetbagger was Republican Robert just a start, you need to add the City of Dornan, who represented much of western Los Ange- Ukiah staff costs and expenses to that Other opinions les County in Congress for three terms between 1976 amount. I would estimate it equaled the and 1982. Often known as B-1 Bob for his fervent sup- outside consulting costs. From around the nation port of bomber-building programs, Dornan saw him- This is just the tip of the iceberg in self as a sure loser after Democratic state legislators looking at what the City spends of studies The FCC is scheduled to along with their tickets. transformed his original district after the 1980 Census. and consultants. Some of the other studies Los Angeles So Dornan sought greener pastures. First, he staged as foolish and unfruitful, involved the act on the petition Thursday Skip to next paragraph Times and is widely expected to The Board Blog Additional a losing attempt at election to the U.S. Senate in 1982. hydro plant, and the sewer plant. We Immediately afterward, he moved about 40 miles watched the power plant eat up some $20 On the iPhone reject it. commentary, background That’s a fair approach, information and other items southeast of his longtime district to the Orange County million in cash over a 10 year period For the second time in a while it sat idle and un-used. given that the carriers paid by Times editorial writers. town of Garden Grove, where in 1984 he defeated five- year, Apple has slashed the the government billions of ... Olympic spectators are term incumbent Democratic Congressman Jerry Patter- We have watched the city budget price of its coveted iPhone nearty double in two years. The 04-05 dollars for the right to use being told not to bring in son and then served noisily in the House for 12 years. by $200. The basic model the airwaves without the “anything detrimental” to He was eventually unseated by Democrat Loretta budget was $45 million and 07-08 budget now sells for less than the is $82 million. At this rate what will it be regulations Skype seeks to China, including printed Sanchez by a thin 970-vote margin in 1996, and cost of an iPod Classic (not impose. Besides, market materials, photos, records or claimed his defeat was illegal because thousands of in two years? So much for fiscal responsi- counting the $70 monthly bility. pressures have led all four of movies. Religious or politi- non-citizens had allegedly cast ballots for Sanchez. But charge for using AT&T’s the major national wireless cal banners or slogans are a congressional investigation could find no more than The cost of the city government for mobile phone and data net- each resident is $5,300 per year. The cost companies to announce or banned. So are rallies, 674 illegally cast votes, so his loss stood up. work, which eventually implement plans to open demonstrations and marches for each resident of the county for county makes the purchase more Carpetbagging never hurt Dornan and it has almost government is $2,300. The County of their networks to devices unless approved by authori- never hurt the election chances of any California politi- expensive than an iMac). ... and applications. Yet the ties in advance. It also says Mendocino has several responsibilities They’ll soon find that the cian. Maybe that’s because Californians are so mobile, that the city does not have, primarily the commission should make that visitors with mental ill- with the average resident moving once every seven iPhone doesn’t deliver sure the carriers follow nesses and sexually trans- social services. everything that the Web has years. John Mayfield through. Devices like the mitted diseases will be The bottom line this month was that when votes Ukiah to offer. ... iPhone will be limited barred from the country. ... There’s one other restric- were counted in both the 4th Congressional District enough without the carriers To win the right to host and the 2nd Assembly District, the carpetbagging tion Apple imposes: It won’t imposing their own handi- the Games, China promised Thank you UVMC, permit iPhone users to run McClintock and Nielsen both won. caps. to improve its human-rights Voters in McClintock’s contest against former GOP keep up the good work Internet-phone programs record. It keeps moving such as Skype through Congressman Doug Ose actually had a choice of two To the Editor: The New mostly in the opposite direc- carpetbaggers, of sorts. McClintock has represented AT&T’s network. ... tion. ... It is sad to see that some people these Apple’s anti-Skype stance York Times Ventura County -- about 350 miles to the southwest -- days have no compassion or consideration There’s an inherent con- in the Legislature for most of the past 26 years and is may be unusually explicit, tradiction between China’s for people in need. What happened to the but it’s not uncommon for On China and the finally about to be termed out after spending about half Good Samaritan or even chivalry? Olympics desire to invite the world to mobile-phone carriers to the Olympics and its effort his life in state office. In the midst of all the chaos and busi- include such prohibitions in First elected to the Assembly at age 26 from his ness, I am very grateful for the kindness, Now that the shock of the to deny those visitors and its their subscriber agreements. earthquake (which they own people the most basic hometown of Thousand Oaks, he served 10 years and empathy and professionalism that I That’s why Skype, which is then took a hiatus from 1992 to 1996. Elected again, he received from Ukiah Valley Medical could not control) in freedoms. Last week, an owned by online auction Sichuan Province has dissi- (International Olympic spent four more years in the Assembly before moving Center. giant EBay, asked the pated somewhat, China’s Committee) official said he to the state Senate in 2000. I injured my foot in April of this year Federal Communications McClintock, a conservative icon for his firm opposi- and had to go the UVMC emergency room. leaders are focusing again is convinced the Games Commission last year to on something that they think tion to almost any increased state taxes and spending, I could not get a ride to the hospital that consider rules that would would be a “force for good” day and finally broke down from pain and they can control: people. in China. The committee and has famously made his principal residence in Placer allow consumers to connect County, while collecting tax-free legislative per diem called my mother (from another county) to any compatible device to a Sports fans attending the Western governments need take me to emergency that evening. 2008 Olympics in Beijing to remind Beijing that the pay of more than $300,000 for maintaining a second wireless network and run home far from the district he visited only occasionally. My wonderful mother, of course, came any application on them. ... will have a long list of rules world is watching, and so far immediately. I truly appreciate the respect to carry in their pockets the picture isn’t good. Meanwhile, primary election rival Ose represented and kindness that the entire staff showed the neighboring 3rd congressional district -- a seat now me at UVMC. occupied by fellow move-around Dan Lungren, a for- Thank you to all the people there whom sional and obscene language to another co- with no ride while finding out that you mer state attorney general who represented Long put in long hours in a stressful job and still worker, saying “these people think they can have to wait till tomorrow for pain medi- Beach for many years in both the Legislature and Con- manage to smile and treat people with dig- do this blank, we’ll teach her a lesson. cine on top of it. The store employees gress before winning statewide office. nity. Let’s just leave and lock up before she gets inside the store were very helpful and con- Ose rented quarters one district over in an attempt to On the other hand, after my trip from the here. Hurry up she’s on her way here right siderate and immediately wanted to correct avoid the carpetbagger tag he tried to hang on McClin- ER, I needed to get medicine at a local now.” the situation. I’d like to thank the Ukiah tock. pharmacy on Perkins Street. I was told that He even referred to me by my name, so I Valley Medical Center staff again for their Things were slightly different in the nearby 2nd it would take about 20 minutes so I went to knew he knew exactly who I was. All the humanity and the staff inside the store on Assembly District, where Nielsen, a Woodland resi- the grocery store to get supplies. while I was asking if he could hear me and Perkins Street. dent and former 12-year state senator who later chaired I regrettably took too long hobbling still apologizing. This is the last thing you Mei lei Ilar the state parole board, claimed to have rented quarters around the store on crutches and got back need to go through after hours of suffering Redwood Valley in the hamlet of Gerber and become a district resident. later than expected. I called the pharmacy When a weekly newspaper in the district discovered to see if I would still be able to pick up my he hadn’t ever slept there, rival candidates began prescription. pounding the carpetbagger theme, noting that Nielson The pharmacy tech, said that he was WHERE TO WRITE swore when filing his candidacy that he lived in the closing in five minutes. While I was apolo- gizing for the inconvenience and telling President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep district. him that I would come back tomorrow, he House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- This is a serious matter, said rival Charles Schaupp, Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State a farmer and Marine reserve lieutenant colonel. We are hung up the phone, or at least thought he ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, did. I over heard him speaking unprofes- a state and nation of laws. To run for office…you must (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; reside in the district. Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth Unfortunately for Schaupp, most voters in the dis- LETTER POLICY ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. trict didn’t appear to care. Nielsen won easily and will The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The almost certainly return to the Legislature. editor. All letters must include a clear name, office’s fax number is 463-5773. For email Which ought to warn off other candidates who seize signature, return address and phone number. Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- go to web site: assembly.ca.gov/Berg on residency issues. History and the latest election Letters chosen for publication are generally ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; returns tell us the voters don’t really care where politi- published in the order they are received, but (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate cians live or how long they’ve lived there. Maybe shorter, concise letters are given prefer- 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, ence.We publish most of the letters we that’s because most of us also can remember living receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375 somewhere else. tion. Names will not be withheld for any Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Email: [email protected]. In reason. If we are aware that you are con- 20510. (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228- Ukiah: Kathy Kelley at 200 S. 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Waldorf School Fall EDUCATION BRIEFS Enrollment The Open Enrollment period for the 2008 school year has begun at the Waldorf School in UHS class of 1979 Calpella. A perfect pair Interested families can contact the is preparing for reunion Enrollment Director at the school office, 485- There are some things that ly in cold water, then blot dry The Ukiah High School class of 1979 is cur- 8719 ext. 2 to receive an application and go together naturally. Turkey on absorbent toweling. rently working on updating its address and e- arrange a visit to the classroom. and cranberry sauce, choco- 2. Combine the flour, Old mail database. They invite those interested in The school is opening a third kindergarten late and strawberries and, Bay seasoning, salt, and pep- updating their information to visit their Web to accommodate demand and expects to fill according to some wine edu- per in a large plate or pan. site at http:// www.thein sight advantage. early. Applications for new students enrolling cators, champagne and Pour milk into a shallow com/classof1979 info.htm. in grades 1 through 8 will also be accepted at seafood. The Web site also alllows class members to this time. bowl. aid in the planning process for the next year, Popping the cork on a bot- 3. Add the oil to a skillet receive an upcoming survey for decisions, and tle of bubbly is often saved (there should be about 1/4- reconnect with classmates. Ukiah High Class of 1998 10 for celebrations. But as the inch covering the bottom and year reunion set for June 28 weather turns warmer, the preheat the oil over medium- crispness of champagne along high heat. Mendocino Sheriff’s The Ukiahi Class of 1998 will be having with the lightness of seafood 4. Dip the squid rings and their 10 year reunion June 28. are perfect for summer din- Department is offering The committee members are seeking current tentacles into the milk first community karate classes contact information from all members of the ing. and then in the seasoned Class of ‘98. They request that they send their “Champagne’s bubbles and Bon Vivant flour, turning to coat evenly. The Sheriff’s Youth Activities League current address info to [email protected], good acidity go particularly By Marilyn Campbell Immediately lower the coated Karate Program is teaching “Free” Youth, Teen so that committee may send them an invitation well with salty and rich calamari into the hot oil. and Adult Karate Programs in Ukiah, Willits to the event. foods,” explains John Fischer, ored Champagnes made from Cook, turning occasionally, and Hopland this fall. They will take place at Associate Professor in Table dark-skinned grapes, such as the Redwood Health Club at 3101 S. State St., For more information, check their web site until the squid is golden at www.ukiahi98.com. Service at The Culinary Pinot noir and Pinot meunier. brown on all sides, about 6 to Ukiah on Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. and The name means “white from Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m.; the Body Works Institute of America. 8 minutes. Remove the cala- Most champagnes are a blacks.” mari from the oil and drain Gym in Willits at 1511 S. Main St. on UHS Class of ‘88 seeking Rose: Various different Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 6:15 p.m.; and the blend of chardonnay and briefly on absorbent towel- Shorin-ryu Dojo in Hopland, Monday and classmates for 20th reunion pinot noir grapes, from across styles of roses are produced ing. Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. The classes are co- The Ukiah High School class of 1988 several vintages, and like by either blending in a little 5. Serve the squid with the ed, for ages five and up. Membership in the fit- reunion committee is attempting to track down wine, champagnes range red wine or by letting the warm tomato sauce for dip- ness clubs is not required to attend those class- classmates from the class of ‘88. from sweet to dry. clear grape juice come into ping. es. SAL membership/insurance dues are $5 They are setting up a 20 year reunion on It's easy to mistake contact with the dark grape annually. Registration will be available at the July 19. For updates on the reunion’s progress, sparkling wine for cham- skins. classes.For more information, call the SAL or to update individual information, visit the pagne, but European law Vintage Champagne: Tomato sauce voice mail at 468-4288. web site http://www.Ukiah88.com. requires the name to be limit- These are made with grapes Makes 6 servings ed to wines produced in the from a single harvest. They 2 Tablespoons olive oil Champagne region of France. are always made with the 2 yellow onions, finely from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.; call Ukiah Toastmasters Everything else is sparkling best quality grapes from a diced Club: 485-8260 or 485-7795. Meets Fridays, from wine. specific harvest. 8 cloves garlic, minced Calendar 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. in the Ukiah Community of “Sparkling wine pairs just 2 1/2 pounds plum Continued from Page 3 Mindful Living: Meets Washington Mutual as well with seafood as Conference Room, 700 S. Pan-fried Calamari (Roma) tomatoes, peeled, Open Support Group for Monday evenings from 6 champagne,” said Cancilla. seeded, and chopped p.m.; an interfaith State St., Ukiah; Toastmasters Recipe from the Culinary family and friends of suicide When it comes to specific 1 Tablespoon fresh basil Mindfulness Practice Group privide members with a mutu- Institute of America victims: Drop-in group that pairings, Fisher recommends Salt and freshly ground inspired by teachings of Thich ally supportive learing envi- Makes 4-6 appetizer serv- meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. that people take a relaxed pepper Wenesdays, in the MOM’s at Nhat Hanh; it uses meditation ronment in which to develop attitude. “Enjoy whatever ings exercises to deepen aware- communication and leader- 3/4 pound fresh calamari, 1. Heat the olive oil in a the County of Mental Health seafood you want to eat,” he large saucepan over medium- Crisis Service Center, 860 N. ness, expand ability to deal ship skills; For information said. “There are no set guide- cleaned and rinsed with difficulties, and increase call Carol Crandal, 743-1624. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, high heat. Bush St., Ukiah. For mor ein- lines for champagne-seafood 2. Add the onions and formation, call 463-2873 or joy in life; open to all levels of Willits Chess Club: Meets pairings.” or as needed for dredging experience; free; 462-7749. beginning at 6:30 to 10:30 2 teaspoons Old Bay sea- sauté until translucent, about 485-0759. Champagne classifications: 6 minutes. T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds Gamblers Anonymous: p.m. and playing until people soning mix finish on Fridays, at Demi-sec: The sweetest of 3. Add the garlic and sauté sensibly): Meets from 9:15 to Open group meeting, 7 to 8:30 Champagnes, they are often Salt and pepper as needed 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at p.m., every Thursday; McDonalds, on Main Street in 1/2 cup milk until fragrant, about 1 minute. Willits; all level of players are served with dessert. 4. Add the tomatoes, bring Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Christadelphian Hall, 23 Oak Brut: Very dry form of 1 cup olive or canola oil, Luce Ave.; Ruth, 462-8440. Knoll Road, just off S. State welcome; for information, call or as needed for pan frying the sauce to a boil, reduce the Herb, 459-5911. Champagne and the most heat, and simmer for 20-25 T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non- St., Ukiah; free; 467-9326. popular. 2 cups tomato sauce profit group meets every If an organization changes minutes. Ukiah Senior Center a phone number, an address, Blanc de Blancs: Made (recipe below) warmed Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, Luncheon: All are invited to 1. Cut the squid's body 5. Add the basil and sim- or any information in this cal- only with Chardonnay mer for 5 minutes more. 425 E. Gobbi St., in the com- meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., grapes. into thin rings approximately munity room. Weigh-in is endar, call Richard Rosier at 6. Taste and season with Monday through Friday, at the the Ukiah Daily Journal at Blanc de Noirs: Light-col- 1/8-inch thick. Rinse the from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Ukiah Senior Center, 499 rings and tentacles thorough- salt and pepper. Meeting is from 6:15 p.m. to 468-3520, or e-mail at udjfea- Leslie St., $5 members; call to [email protected]. 7:15 p.m.; Linda MacDonald, make a reservation; 462-4343. 467-2391. T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington Mutual Ukiah’s Building community room, 700 S. State St.; meeting is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; it is a Largest low-cost, weight-reduction support group; call 462-4901 Selection or 485-7801. T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows Mobil Court of Quality clubhouse, 8686 East Road, 161 S. Orchard Ave. Redwood Valley; weigh in Next to Longs Toys from 9 to 9:30 a.m., meeting 463-0163 6 – MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 SPORTS Editor: Anthony Dion, 468-3518 [email protected]
LOCAL CALENDAR ATHLETICS 5 | GIANTS 3 This week: • Wed., Ukiah Joe DiMaggio base- ball vs. Napa @ 5:30 p.m. Chavez leads A’s to sweep of Giants • Sat., Ukiah Speedway racing The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Eric Chavez hasn’t changed his approach COMMUNITY since coming off the disabled list, it’s just that things seem to be finally DIGEST falling in place. Chavez had three hits and two Free Summer Youth RBIs to help the Oakland Athletics Bowling Passes complete their second consecutive sweep of San Francisco, beating the Passes are now available at Giants 5-3 on Sunday. Yokayo Bowl for grades K thru 12. “I’ve been on the same pace since Call 462-8686 for open hours. I’ve come back,” Chavez said. Women’s Softball “Some days you don’t feel as good Tournament and you still try to find a way to con- tribute offensively. Today was a The 2nd Annual Summer Fling good day.” Softball Tournament will be held on June 21 and June 22 at the Dana Eveland (5-5) gave up a run Pomolita softball fields. Entry fee is and six hits in 6 2-3 innings for the $225 and registration deadline is A’s, who have won six straight over June 18th. All proceeds from this tournament go to support local the Giants and four of five overall. girls school sports. For more infor- The left-hander walked three and mation please contact Melissa at struck out five. Eveland, who won 489-7216 or Korky at 489-2342. his first road game since April 25 in Football Coaches Seattle, walked a combined 13 over Needed his previous two starts. “It’s nice to have a decent start Mendocino College is looking for again,” Eveland said. “This park is a assistant coaches to help with the 2008 football season. Stipends are great place to pitch in and I took available to those willing to lend advantage of that.” their time and energy. If interested Huston Street pitched the ninth for please contact Head Coach Tom Gang at 468-3141 or 391-6835. his 13th save in 15 chances in the A’s first save opportunity in 17 games, Six-A-Side Soccer their longest streak since the 1981 Tournament season. “It was a great series for us,” A’s Jane Tyska/The Oakland Tribune The Ukiah Host Lions and Ryan Oakland Athletics’ Ryan Sweeney indicates that he was safe after a play at second base during the Rones Dickey Memorial Soccer manager Bob Geren said. “We got Fund are sponsoring a six-a-side runs when we needed and we did it eighth inning of a game at AT&T Park on Saturday, June 14, 2008, in San Francisco. Sweeney ywas soccer tournament for High without the home run ball. That called out. School age boys and girls on Saturday, August 16 at the shows our versatility.” couple times around,” Correia said. “You have to give their hitters a Oakland history. Pomolita Middle School track . A’s pitchers have given up four “I saw them make adjustments and it lot of credit,” Chavez said. “This Notes: The Giants are winless in Games begin at 8 a.m. and will runs in the last 48 innings against the was that I was making bad pitches.” park is a terrible place to hit in. ... six interleague games this season. ... end about 5 p.m. Entry fee is $150 per team. Applications can be Giants. A’s starters allowed two runs The Giants fell to a major league- The wind howls here and balls don’t The A’s have swept six series this picked up at 601 N State St, via during the series. worst 13-22 at home. drop in front of outfielders because year, doubling last year’s total. ... email at [email protected] or “It’s pitching, definitely, for us,” they don’t have to play deep.” The A’s have not hit a home run in call 468-5711. Applications are “Home is supposed to be your due by August 1. Chavez said. “When you get such sanctuary,” Giants second baseman Randy Winn drove in the Giants’ six games, their longest streak since good pitching performances it gives Ray Durham said. “We’re short on first run with a third-inning double. also going six without one in April of Girls Soccer Clinic you a leg up. The numbers dictate talent but we have more heart than Emmanuel Burriss had a pair of dou- 2007. ... The game was delayed sev- that it’s been pitching.” anybody in the league. We were bles. eral minutes in the eighth inning Soccer Coach Andy Hendry is Kevin Correia (1-4) was activated “I’m definitely comfortable,” after Giants 2B Ray Durham lost a hosting a girls soccer clinic for 8- playing good and then we get swept 12th grade girls on Tuesday’s from from the disabled list to make his by these guys.” Burriss said. “These are big league ball in a white advertising sign 6-8 p.m. beginning June 17th and first start since getting only one out Chavez, who came in with career pitchers. I’m just trying to see the behind home plate. The umpires running thru August 11th at Yokayo on April 26 against the Cincinnati .231 mark in San Francisco, tied the ball as well as I can and trust my asked that it be corrected. ... The A’s School. Register at City of Ukiah if Reds. He went 5 1-3 innings, allow- hands.” have won 14 of the last 18 games you’re interested. If you have any ing five runs and seven hits. He game with a fourth-inning single and Pinch hitters John Bowker and against the Giants. ... First batters questions call 972-9156. Coach walked two and struck out four as the put the A’s ahead in the sixth with Bengie Molina each drove in a run to faced were hitless in 15 at bats Hendry is a CYSA National D another base hit. Bobby Crosby, licensee. Giants lost for the fifth time in six make it 5-3 in the eighth. against A’s RHP Keith Foulke until games. Carlos Gonzalez and Daric Barton Chavez has 770 RBIs, tying him Bowker’s single in the eighth. ... A’s RELAY FOR LIFE 3 ON “I had a certain plan with them also drove in runs in the four-run with Hall of Fame outfielder Reggie pinch hitters are hitless in their last 3 TOURNEY June 21st and it worked pretty well the first sixth. Jackson for fourth all-time in 17 at bats.
The Seventh Annual ACS 3 on 3 basketball tourney will be held from 9 am to 3pm at the Eagle Peak Middle School indoor and outdoor courts. PGA -- U.S. OPEN Boys and girls, grade 6 through 9 are welcome to compete, each team consisting of 3-4 players. Another dramatic finish for Woods forces a playoff Each player will be required to raise $30 in donations, with all pro- By DOUG FERGUSON ceeds going to help fight cancer. neared the hole, paused to make sure it and no one outside the top 100 has off tomorrow,” he said. “But all in all, Special autographed prizes for the AP Golf Writer was in, then clenched and pumped ever won the U.S. Open since the I played pretty good all week. And if top fundraisers will be awarded, SAN DIEGO (AP) — In a week of both fists toward him in rapid-fire suc- rankings began in 1986. somebody said, ’You’re going to have and T-shirts for all. cession, screaming with joy with his Monday will not be the first time a chance for a playoff on Monday,’ Registration forms are due June epic moments at the U.S. Open, Tiger 12. For more info call Matt Ferrick Woods delivered the biggest one yet. face to the sky. they have tussled. Mediate played with then I would have probably taken that at 972-8862 It didn’t bring him another major, Woods wasn’t sure he could make it a 23-year-old Woods in the final round at the start of the week. I think I’ve just another chance. 72 holes on a left knee that has pro- of the Phoenix Open in 1999, where he proved to myself and a few others that Dart Tournament Down to his last stroke Sunday gressively gotten worse since the led by six shots and held on to win by I think there is a major championship A dart tournament is being held afternoon at Torrey Pines, Woods opening round, his first since surgery three. It was one of his five PGA Tour in me.” every Sunday starting at 2 p.m. rapped a 12-foot birdie putt that to clean out cartilage on April 15. He victories. Woods even being in contention on at Mendocino Brewing Company's bumped along toward the hole and was never more thrilled to get a chance “Battle royale,” Mediate said of the back looked uncertain the way he Hopland Ale House located at 13351 S. Hwy 101, Hopland. swirled into the back corner of the cup for 18 more. what awaits. “The thing that is most started. Everyone 21 years of age and without an inch to spare. He shot 73 and will be in a playoff amazing is the man I’m going to play In the final group for the sixth time older is welcome to come. In a career filled with clutch putts, for the third time in a major, this one tomorrow has won 13 of these. It’s in the last eight majors, this one was this one put Woods into an 18-hole 18 holes of stroke play on Monday. amazing how much it takes. I gave all packed with curiosity over the state of Soccer Camp Scholarship playoff Monday against Rocco Can his knee take one more round I had today and I can’t complain.” his knee, and it showed. Fans stood 25 Applicants wanted Mediate, who was in the scoring room of golf? Woods has never lost a major when rows deep behind the tee, and those in watching the 18th hole theatrics unfold “It’s going to have to,” Woods he had at least a share of the 54-hole the top row of the bleachers on the The scholarship committee is on TV. replied. lead, and he came close to throwing 18th hole turned to watch. Among looking for applicants for the Ryan “Unbelievable,” Mediate said. “I The 50,000 fans at Torrey Pines, this one away on a series of question- those in the crowd was his swing Romes Dickey Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund. This scholar- knew he’d make it.” who thought they had seen it all during able decisions and poor shots. coach, Hank Haney, who pleaded as ship is available for attendance at They finished at 1-under 283, the a most remarkable week, now get a lit- He tried to reach the 13th green in Woods settled over the tee shot, soccer camps. first time since 2004 that someone tle bit more. two from 291 yards when a birdie was “C’mon, buddy.” Applicants must be dedicated to broke par in a U.S. Open. It will be the first playoff at the U.S. not necessary, then pulled it into a haz- He snap-hooked the tee shot over the game of soccer, be hard-work- Mediate closed with an even-par 71, ing and have a good team attitude. Open — the only major that goes 18 ard and walked off with bogey to slip the gallery, and so began another jour- Please pick up an application at missing a chance to eliminate Woods holes of overtime — since Retief one shot behind Mediate, who had ney to double bogey — his second 601 N. State St. or call 468-5711. when his wedge to the 18th stayed Goosen defeated Mark Brooks at birdied the 14th ahead of him. shot was left and hit a tree, his third Please submit the application at atop the ridge and left him a 30-footer Southern Hills in 2001. Woods then laid up with an iron on shot clipped another tree and stayed in least two weeks before the start of that he two-putted for par. “I’m playing against a monster the 14th, where the tees were moved thick rough, his fourth didn’t reach the the camp. Donations will be grate- It looked like it might be good fully accepted as well. tomorrow morning,” Mediate said. “I up to make it play only 267 yards, hit green, and he got up-and-down for a 6. enough when Woods and Lee get to play against the best player that a sand wedge 20 feet beyond the hole That put him 7-over for the week on UHS Parent Booster Westwood of England, both one shot ever played. Whatever happens, hap- and made par. And two shots into the his opening hole, and was his third Club Sign-ups behind, hit into the bunker on each pens. I’m happy that I’m here and I right rough on the 15th led to a bogey double bogey on No. 1. After a three- side of the fairway on the 527-yard will give it everything I have and see that put him one shot behind. putt bogey — his fourth of the week If you are interested in Ukiah closing hole and had to lay up. High sports then this club is for what we do.” Standing over an all-or-nothing putt — on No. 2, he didn’t make another you. Parents and community Westwood went first from 15 feet The birdie concluded a week in on the last hole, Woods again deliv- mistake until the 13th. members join the Booster Club above the hole, but his putt lost speed which Woods played the first two ered. Woods is 14-1 in playoffs, com- and support the high school athlet- and turned away. He shot 73. rounds with Phil Mickelson, shot 30 It was reminiscent of the 2000 PGA pared with Mediate’s 2-0 record. ic program next school year. Sign Woods had such a clean lie in the ups will be held on Monday, June on his back nine Friday to get into con- Championship at Valhalla, where he But this will be the first 18-hole 16 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. We are bunker that he might have gone for the tention, took the 54-hole lead Saturday made a six-foot birdie putt that broke overtime for Woods, playing on a located in the career center/build- green in two if the U.S. Open wasn’t with two eagle putts totaling 100 feet, both ways to get into a playoff against wounded knee against a 45-year-old ing A on the high school campus. on the line. Instead, he hit a terrible and wobbled on a knee that often Bob May, the critical piece on his way with a back so creaky he once contem- shot to the right and into the rough, UHS Parent Booster turned a megawatt smile into a painful to four straight majors. plated retirement. Now, Mediate feels Club Sign-ups and had to hope that his 60-degree grimace. “It feels very similar to what as though he has nothing to lose. wedge was the right choice. It settled The knee didn’t seem to bother him Valhalla felt like,” Woods said. “If I “I don’t know how you make odds If you are interested in Ukiah 12 feet away, giving him yet another as much Sunday — certainly not when didn’t make that putt, I don’t get to on that,” Mediate said. “Who knew I High sports then this club is for putt that he couldn’t afford to miss. you. Parents and community he launched into the wildest celebra- continue to keep playing. At best, I would be here playing against him members join the Booster Club “A little wobbly down there,” he tion of the week. gave myself a chance to win the tour- tomorrow?” and support the high school athlet- said of the poa greens, a grass that gets “I took some things to kind of nament tomorrow. And that’s all I can Then he noticed Woods standing at ic program next school year. Sign bumpier in the afternoon sun. “I relieve that,” Woods said of the sore- ask for.” the door of the interview room. ups will be held on Monday, June played probably 2 1/2 holes outside 16 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. We are ness. Westwood, trying to become the “And you better watch yourself located in the career center/build- right. Just take it back and make a pure Adrenaline maybe? first European in 38 years to win the tomorrow, pal,” Mediate said playful- ing A on the high school campus. stroke, because once it starts slowing “Uh, that helps, too,” he said. U.S. Open, fell just short. He had a ly. “See, he’s a little nervous right down there ... you don’t know what’s Mediate made only one bogey over one-shot lead at the turn and fought to now.” going to happen. All I could control is the final 13 holes, seizing on his best stay in the game after consecutive Woods joined the laughter. my stroke.” — and perhaps only — chance to win bogeys early on the back nine. Nervous? Probably not. But defi- He started to backpedal as the putt a major. He is No. 157 in the world, “It’s sickening not to be in the play- nitely thrilled to still be playing. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 – 7 Remembering Jim McKay
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By SKIP NEWALL I got to work with Jim Special for the Journal McKay over many years as Editor’s Note: This editorial an expert color commenta- was written by Skip Newall of tor for ABC Wide World of Potter Valley in response to Sports television shows. introduced skateboarding to Americas. the table. Seated at the table line and we started just stories written in the New York In 1964, I was advertis- the world. A show I did for ABC in was Jim McKay, Bill behind the Unser Brothers, Times and the Press Democrat ing manager for Surfer Then, they asked me to 1966 was the Huntington Fleming and ABC Wide Mario Andretti and a jacked regarding the sportscaster’s Magazine. We started do more shows with Bill Beach Surfing Contest and World of Sports Executive up Oldsmobile Toronado life and death. Fleming, Charlie Brockman, it was one of the biggest Producer Roone Arledge. with James Gamer and Your story about the Skateboarder Magazine in 1965 and Hobie Alter of Keith Jackson and Jim viewership shows that year What a wonderful time in Steve McQueen on board. great sportscaster Jim McKay. After each show on on Wide World of Sports. my life. What an event. McKay in the Sunday edi- Hobie Surfboards and Bruce Brown, famous surfing film site at the events, ABC Then the show won a In 1968 I was on the Jim McKay was a dear tion brought back many would fly me to Manhattan Golden Globe at the Cannes cover of Hot Rod Magazine friend and mentor to me memories for me. maker and I put on the first International Skateboard for a week of doing editing Film Festival in France as with our off-road dune over the years. What a great What a great person, and audio layovers. the Best One Hour Sports buggy, all souped up and role he and the other sports- announcer and mentor to Contest in a park in Anaheim. We got Wide They put me up in the Show of that year. They then entered the Baja Off- casters at ABC did to show me. As your story told, he Essex House on Central flew me to Manhattan again Road 1,000-mile race. all the famous sporting changed the world of sports World to cover the event and they put a blue blazer Park South and we worked and we lunched at the Cafe Jim McKay interviewed events on television to the for many years in many in the ABC studios at 52nd Des Artists in Lincoln me in the Porsche powered world. Thank you... Jim countries. on me to announce the show for Wide World. It and 6th, Avenue of the Center with the trophy on dune buggy at the starting McKay. 8- MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
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