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7 58551 69301 0 MONDAY May 1, 2006 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 148 Number 22 email: [email protected] New bill would offer $81 million in relief to fishermen Congressman Thompson mercial salmon fishermen who The council cited a record fish kill Fisheries Management Council fears management of the Klamath River expect to be hurt by a foreshortened in 2002 of 80,000 salmon on the that a full salmon season would serve has led to this year’s and last year’s blames mismanagement of salmon season. Klamath River. The salmon were to further deplete Klamath River shortened salmon season,” river on Bush administration The Pacific Fisheries killed by a parasite called stocks. Thompson said. Management Council recommended Ceratomyxa Shasta. Congressman Mike Thompson, Thompsons bill, which is being The Daily Journal that the length of the salmon season A fish kill in the Klamath River author of the bill, blames the infesta- supported by Representative Lynn Bay area members of Congress be drastically reduced on both damages ocean fish stocks because tion on poor management of the river Woolsey, George Miller, Anna Eshoo have introduced a bill that would oceans and rivers from Point Falcon, once the reach the ocean, the fish by the Bush Administration. offer $81 million in relief to com- Oregon to Big Sur, Calif. become indistinguishable. The “The Bush Administration’s mis- See RELIEF, Page 16 New burn AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FASHION SHOW Brutocao Cellars hosts third annual show rules start that raises over $10,000 in donations towards cancer research today Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal The Daily Journal Effective today, burning permits are The Daily Journal required outside city jurisdiction in the unin- ombining fashion with a noble cause, corporated areas of Mendocino County. the Inland Mendocino Unit of the Mendocino Acting Unit Chief Ernie C American Cancer Society held its third Loveless of the California Department of annual fashion show Saturday afternoon at Forestry and Fire Protection said a burning Brutocao Cellars in Hopland, raising over permit is required prior to any outdoor burn- $10,000 in donations towards cancer research. ing on State Responsibility Area lands. Guests were treated to lunch and a cheese Burning permits can be acquired from and wine reception prior to the fashion show, local Mendocino County Fire Districts or titled “Spring Into Fashion to Dress Down from local CDF fire stations. Cancer”, featuring over 50 local models who CDF advises those who wish to obtain shared their personal experiences with cancer burning permits to call ahead to ensure that involving family or loved ones. someone will be there to issue one. Several local retailers donated items for a Due to potential fire hazards this year, raffle and silent auction during the event, with CDF urges residents to complete outdoor all proceeds donated to cancer research pro- burning before hot, dry weather makes it grams. unsafe. CDF will implement a “burn suspen- Charley and Marie Myers, chairs of the sion” on or about July 1. Inland Mendocino Unit Committee of the All material burned must be in compliance American Cancer Society, organized the event, with Mendocino County Air Quality District helping to advance the cause of cancer regulations. research and treatment. CDF Mendocino Unit Fire Prevention When asked who among them had person- Bureau Chief Larry Grafft warns residents ally been affected by cancer, nearly every hand that wildfire season is fast approaching and in the room went up, emphasizing the need for now is the time for residents to take the continued efforts by the American Cancer required precautionary measures to protect Society and its volunteers. their homes, property and communities. When adequately prepared, residents can reduce and avoid the perilous effects of wild- fire, Grafft said. New regulations required of homeowners and fire prevention tips can be found at any local CDF station, or online at www.fire.ca.gov Grand Jury reports on fire crews The Daily Journal At least two of Mendocino County’s rural fire departments are burdened with limited funding and community support, according to Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal the latest Mendocino County Grand Jury Charley Myers, chair of the American Cancer Society Inland Mendocino report. Unit along with his wife Marie, pours a glass of wine prior to the “A long road for Leggett” was the title American Cancer Society Fashion Show. Over 30 local retailers had used to head the section on the Leggett Valley products on display during the ACS Fashion Show Saturday afternoon. Fire Protection District where lack of com- A raffle and silent auction were held, with all proceeds going towards munity support is said to be “the most critical cancer research. issue” facing the department. The LVFPD response area covers 155 square miles, according to the report. It oper- ates on a total annual budget of $52,300. The department has a roster of nine volunteers, including the chief, an assistant chief, two Willits woman named new chief deputy D.A. captains and five volunteers. and abilities as a trial attorney,” Vroman New Chief The chief receives no compensation yet he Victoria Jenney has been with spends “many hours per week on fire depart- D.A.’s office for over four said. “I look forward to her bringing that Deputy skill and those abilities to the administra- District ment business, including arranging training years tive level of the district attomey’s office.” Attorney schedules, arranging for equipment mainte- nance, recruiting volunteers, writing grant Jenney, a Sonoma State University and Victoria proposals, and monitoring expenditures,” The Willits News Empire School of Law graduate, has been Jenney states the report, which recommends making Willits High School graduate Victoria with the district attomey’s office for over receives her his office a paid position. Jenney has been promoted to chief four years. new badge “Lack of economic opportunity in the deputy district attorney for Mendocino During that time Jenney has tried a from District north central portion of Mendocino County County, District Attorney Norm Vroman number of high-profile felony cases. Attorney results in few people being able and/or will- announced. Jenney is replacing Kevin Davenport, Norm ing to participate in the fire department. Most “Victoria has demonstrated her skill who is moving to Oregon. Vroman. See FIRE, Page 16 The Willits News Ukiah *FREE* We Have Individual Ask For 468-0800 Move-In Truck Shelved Storage Units Chelsea For Storage Call Now! (with driver) Available For Rent Now! More Details 2 – MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

offered Saturday to allow Bolten: Gas Band spokeswoman Fran U.N. inspectors to resume Curtis has said only that snap inspections of its nuclear measures will Richards was injured earlier The world briefly facilities if the Security have modest this week and flown to New Council left the dispute to the Zealand with his wife, Patti, U.N. nuclear monitor, the effect for observation. Her statement Widespread actions expected International Atomic Energy WASHINGTON (AP) — Saturday did not comment on Agency. President Bush’s new chief of Richards’ condition or how he staff said Sunday that the was injured. Bolten says White House plan to address New Zealand’s Sunday for today’s immigrant boycott high gasoline prices will have Star-Times provided no By ERIN TEXEIRA California, though a spokeswoman for White House only a modest impact and the details on the Jet Ski crash, The Associated Press Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said needs its ‘mojo’ ultimate goal must to be but quoted Dr. Uzzel Kanti NEW YORK — Now that immigrants have a boycott would “hurt everyone,” Democratic reducing dependence on for- Dhar as saying that Richards grabbed the nation’s attention, what next? state senators passed a resolution supporting WASHINGTON (AP) — eign oil. was admitted to Suva Private Monday has been set aside for immigrants walkouts. It’s time for the White House “This is a very large prob- Hospital spokesman hospital to boycott work, school and shopping to show Still, there’s a big divide over the boycott’s to go on offense and “get our lem,” Josh Bolten said on in the Fijian capital on how much they matter to their communities. merits. mojo back.” Josh Bolten said “Fox News Sunday” in his Thursday, the same day he But with some growing tired of street protests, Many worry that not working or spending Sunday in his first interview first interview since taking was said to have fallen from and others afraid they’ll be deported or fired money will alienate business leaders, and that since taking over as the presi- over April 14 as Bush’s top the tree. for walking out, people are planning to support cutting classes sends an anti-education mes- dent’s chief of staff. aide. “It’s built up over many Richards reportedly was the effort in myriad ways. sage. Even Los Angeles’ Spanish-language Bolten made no promises years — decades, in fact. It’s airlifted to Auckland’s Ascot Some will work but buy nothing on disc jockeys, who helped fuel marches hun- of pulling up President Bush’s not going to be solved in the Hospital later that day. Duty Monday. Others will protest at lunch breaks or dreds of thousands strong in recent weeks, all-time low approval ratings, short run by some silver bul- manager Steve Kirby refused at rallies after work. There will be church ser- have toned it down. “We have to demonstrate but he said he and Bush have let.” to confirm early Sunday that vices, candlelight vigils, picnics and human that we came here to succeed,” said Eduardo decided they want to be more Administration officials, on Richards was a patient there, chains. Sotelo, whose morning show, “Piolin por la open with the media and the the Sunday talk shows, drove citing the hospital’s privacy The range of activities shows both how Manana,” is syndicated nationwide. public. home the importance of policy. powerful the immigrants’ rights movement has Many of Monday’s organizers are finding “We’ve taken advice from a reducing U.S. consumption of become in a matter of weeks, and that organiz- less contentious ways of joining. lot of folks that we ought to foreign oil. Secretary of State Bulls hold off ers don’t yet have a clear focus on its next step. Some marches and voter information meet- put the president out more in Condoleezza Rice called it a “It’s highly unpredictable what’s going to ings are scheduled for after work and school ways that the American peo- Heat to even hours. Those who go to school or work are “trap” and Energy Secretary happen,” said Harley Shaiken, director of the ple can see what he’s really Samuel Bodman acknowl- Center for Latin American studies at the being urged to wear white clothes or white like,” Bolten said on “Fox series at 2-2 armbands. Several school districts have sent edged that rising gas prices University of California, Berkeley. “What News Sunday.” had become a crisis. But he CHICAGO (AP) — The unites everyone that’s going to do something letters home to parents and threatened punish- But he said that does not Miami Heat bickered among on May 1 is they are making visible their ment if students have unexcused absences, but suggested that finding short- mean the president’s policies term fixes to soothe con- themselves. Shaquille O’Neal strong feelings.” some plan to focus on immigration issues in are going to get an overhaul. had another rough outing. And Thanks to the success of previous rallies classes and seminars on campus. sumers angered by pump “I don’t think we need to prices topping $3 per gallon the Chicago Bulls took advan- plus media attention, planning for Monday’s In each of New York City’s five boroughs, change, but we do need to tage. events, collectively called Un Dia Sin thousands of workers are expected to take might be difficult. refresh and re-energize,” “The suppliers have lost Kirk Hinrich scored 21 Inmigrantes — A Day Without Immigrants — work breaks shortly after noon to link arms Bolten said. points and hit a key 3-pointer is widespread. with shoppers, restaurant-goers and other sup- control of the market. Demand porters along city sidewalks for about 20 min- For example, he said the exceeds supply,” Bodman with 1:09 left, and the Bulls Officials in Los Angeles are bracing for White House is “thinking evened the first-round series massive crowds: Assistant Police Chief George utes. “This will symbolize the interdependence said, citing demand world- of all of us, not just immigrants, but all of soci- actively” about immigration wide from China, Indian and at 2-2 with a 93-87 victory on Gascon said as many as 500,000 people could and putting the president out Sunday. take part. ety,” said Chung-Wa Hong, executive director other growing economies. In smaller cities such as Allentown, Pa., of the New York Immigration Coalition. front on an issue that has split “Clearly, we’re going to have “The team believes it can Omaha, Neb., and Knoxville, Tenn., immi- Phoenix organizers hope to have enough him off from some in his own a number of years — two to win this series, and that’s it,” grants and their allies have been going door-to- people to make a 25-mile human chain starting party. Bolten added that it is three years — before suppliers forward Andres Nocioni said. door with fliers, making posters and sharpen- at the state Capitol. vital that the White House are in a position to meet the With O’Neal in foul trouble ing speeches. In New Mexico, restaurants are Many hope that workers’ bosses also will communicate effectively needs of demands.” for much of the game, the cooking meals this weekend that they’ll donate join their efforts — and some already are about the importance of the Rice left the impression Bulls built a 13-point lead in food for Monday picnics in Santa Fe and showing their support. fight against terrorism so that the president is not going the third quarter, only to fall Albuquerque. Some big businesses are shutting down Americans will support the to take action against oil-pro- behind in the fourth before In Pomona, Calif., about 30 miles east of operations, corporate spokesmen said: Six of mission. ducing nations for high prices pulling the game out. Game 5 Los Angeles, dozens of men who frequent a 14 Perdue Farms plants will close; Gallo through the World Trade in the best-of-seven series is day labor center voted unanimously to close Wines in Sonoma, Calif., is giving its 150 Talabani hopeful Organization, as some law- Tuesday in Miami. Chris Monday, said Mike Nava, the center’s director. employees the day off; Tyson Foods Inc., the makers have urged. She said Duhon’s runner gave the Bulls “If anyone even comes around looking for world’s largest meat producer, will shut five of after meeting the United States is encourag- an 85-83 lead with 1:42 left. work that day,” Nava said, “the men want him its nine beef plants and four of six pork plants. insurgents ing oil-rich countries to After a timeout, Miami’s suspended.” Greg Schirf, owner of Wasatch Beers in increase production, but the Dwyane Wade missed a Some insist that a boycott is the next key Utah, said that when some of his Latino BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — jumper, and Hinrich hit a 3- President Jalal Talabani met long-term solution is to diver- step — beyond marches — to show the nation employees sheepishly asked if they could take sify sources of energy. pointer from several feet just how much economic power undocument- off Monday, he responded, “How about this? with representatives of seven beyond the top of the key to ed workers hold. “The marches are a tool, but We’ll just take a company holiday. We’ll call it armed groups and is opti- make it 88-83 with 1:09 left. they are being overused,” said Mahonrry ’Latino Appreciation Day.”’ mistic they may agree to lay Reports conflict Hidalgo, head of the immigration committee of Such attitudes are quelling some of the anx- down their weapons, his office over Richards New Jersey’s Latino Leadership Alliance. Like iety that has bubbled up nationwide since fed- said Sunday. It was the first CORRECTIONS civil rights boycotts of decades past, he said, eral officials arrested more than 1,100 immi- time a senior Iraqi official has accident in Fiji The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this “this could finally be the spark for our people grant employees and seven managers at 40 acknowledged talks with WELLINGTON, New space to correct errors or make clarifica- sites of IFCO Systems, which makes crates insurgents. tions to news articles. Significant errors in to advance.” Zealand (AP) — Keith obituary notices or birth announcements In New Jersey, Rhode Island and and pallets. However, Talabani did not Richards fans gathered out- will result in reprinting the entire article. Pennsylvania, people boycotting work will Homeland Security Secretary Michael identify the groups or specify side a hospital Sunday where Errors may be reported to the editor, 468- march to the offices of elected officials to urge Chertoff said he plans to step up workplace when and where the meeting the Rolling Stones guitarist 3526. them to support pro-immigrant legislation. In enforcement of immigration laws. took place. The spokesman of was believed to be undergoing one major insurgent group, the treatment for a mild concus- Sudanese rebels Darfur has worsened. The administration did not follow Islamic Army in Iraq, said his sion reportedly suffered when LOTTERY NUMBERS U.N. World Food Program his recommendation. organization had not taken he fell out of a palm tree on DAILY 3: Morning: 6, 2, reject pleas to said Friday that it was cutting part in such a meeting. vacation in Fiji. 2. Evening: 3, 4, 0. end bloodshed rations in half, citing a lack of Defiant Iran Last year Talabani offered One newspaper also report- FANTASY 5: 6, 7, 10, funds. to talk with insurgents but it ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — ed that Richards, 62, got on a 24, 37. warns against was unclear if any took up the Jet Ski after the fall and had DAILY DERBY: 1st: 08 Sudanese rebels rejected a offer. U.S. officials have proposal to end the bloodshed Powell forces U.N. sanctions another accident. Several Gorgeous George. 2nd: 03 acknowledged meeting Iraqis Australian and New Zealand Hot Shot. 3rd: 06 Whirl in the Darfur region on Rice to defend ISLAMABAD, Pakistan who had ties to Sunni Arab Sunday, throwing into ques- media outlets reported the fall Win. Race time: 1:42.21. Iraq planning (AP) — The Iranian deputy oil insurgents but not with repre- from the tree. tion the outcome of yet anoth- minister said Sunday he did sentatives of those groups. er series of negotiations to put WASHINGTON (AP) — not believe the United Nations American diplomats have a stop to fighting that has left Just back from Baghdad and would impose sanctions on also cautioned that any such tens of thousands of people eager to discuss promising Iran because that would boost dialogue could take a long dead. developments, Secretary of oil prices even higher. time to end the fighting The rebels called for State Condoleezza Rice found “Any action like that will because of divisions within Irene’s changes to the deal hours herself knocked off message increase oil prices very high. insurgent ranks, which include before an African Union dead- Sunday, forced to defend pre- And I believe that the U.N. or Islamic extremists such as al- line — and after the Sudanese war planning and troop levels its bodies will not put any Qaida in Iraq who show no government indicated it would against an unlikely critic — sanctions on oil or the oil sign of wanting to end their Beauty Shop accept the proposal. Colin Powell, her predecessor industry,” M.H. Nejad jihad, or holy war, against the In Washington, actors, ath- at the State Department. Hosseinian told reporters after Americans and their Iraqi letes, politicians and religious For the Bush administra- talks in Islamabad with partners. leaders rallied to call attention tion, it was a rare instance of Pakistani officials over a pro- It was also unclear whether is moving to to the Darfur conflict and urge in-house dissenter going pub- posed pipeline to transport the seven groups represented a greater U.S. involvement in lic. Iranian gas to Pakistan and substantial portion of the 245 “C” East Perkins Street ending what the United On Rice’s mind was the India. insurgency. Talabani also did Nations has called one of the political breakthrough that The United States and its not say whether the insurgents Ukiah, CA 95482 world’s worst humanitarian had brought her and Defense European allies have pushed presented their own demands. disasters. Secretary Donald H. the possibility of sanctions Years of fighting between Rumsfeld to Iraq last week after a report from the U.N. ethnic groups and Arab mili- and cleared the way for for- nuclear monitor confirmed the May 1, 2006 tias in western Sudan have left mation of a national unity Iranians had successfully pro- at least 180,000 people dead government. duced enriched uranium and and about 2 million homeless. Yet Powell sideswiped her defied the Security Council’s Darfur’s violence recently by revisiting the question of Friday deadline to stop the Service CENTER Our phone numbers spilled into neighboring Chad whether the U.S. had a large process. and threatens to escalate: enough force to oust Saddam Russia and China — two 859 N. State Street will remain the same Osama bin Laden last week Hussein and then secure the veto-wielding Security (707) 462-4472 urged his followers to go to peace. Council members — have Hair Salon 462-6867 Sudan to fight a proposed He said he advised Bush opposed the possibility of U.N. presence. before the U.S.-led invasion in such punitive actions. TIRES Amid the negotiations, the March 2003 to send more Iran has not budged on the Nail Salon 462-6868 plight of 3 million refugees in troops to Iraq, but that the enrichment program. But it

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University of Portland stu- Yokayo Elementary School PTA: 6 p.m.; first Tuesday; dents as they arrived in Yokayo Elementary School library; Everyone is invited to join Clermont Harbor us for our monthly PTA meeting; call Amanda Carley at 462- Mississippi. As head of the 8337. emerging group of Knights Ukiah Skate Park Committee: 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.; first of Columbus at the Tuesday; Ukiah City Hall Meeting Room; 411 W. Clay St.; University of Portland, Looking for citizens interested in assisting in fundraising and Tyler Gulyas helped put the buidling of a skate park in Ukiah; 463-6236. together and lead this Democratic Central Committee, Mendocino County: Knight’s-run contingent of Meets first Tuesday at 7 p.m. The location alternates between Fort Bragg, Ukiah and Willits. “spring breakers” on an Emblem Club Liberty Belles: Fund raising luncheons, errand down to the Gulf 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $5; first Wednesday, Elks Lodge, 1200 Coast. After hearing Hastings Road, Ukiah. Shepard Smith on Fox Potter Valley Garden Club: 1:30 p.m.; first Wednesday; News challenge college stu- meet at member’s homes; anyone interested in gardening and dents to spend their spring friendship is welcome to join; Peggy Clinton, president, call breaks helping rebuild 743-1875. Mississippi over winter Willits Frontier Days Board: Meets first Wednesday, at 7 break he acted. From arriv- p.m., Willits rodeo grounds office building on E. Commercial; ing back on campus to the for information call Peggy Hebrard 459-2121. groups departure on March Redwood Riders: Meets first Wednesdays, at 7 p.m., at 16, Gulyas and the U of P Horse ‘N Hound, 9155 N. State St. # 13, Redwood Valley. Knights had six weeks to Grapevine Quilters Guild of Mendocino County: Meets organize the trip. on first Wednesday; 6:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 1200 There is no way to pre- Volunteers from the Knights of Columbus at the University of Portland assist Hastings Road; dues are $30 a year; quilters of any or no expe- pare anyone for the utter residents in rural Mississippi recover from Hurricane Katrina’s destruction. rience are welcome. destruction that greets vol- Tyler Gulyas is standing in the center and Jacob Chavez is the second from Knights of Columbus, St. Mary of the Angels #3791: First unteers in rural and virtual- the right in black. and third Wednesday; 7 p.m.; 900 Oak St.; call 463-8315. ly ignored Mississippi. The up a volunteer camp in the are mangled and thread benefited Gulyas, Chavez Latino Coalition: Meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., first group spent a full week in remains of Waveland, of bare, and the retreating and the group way more Thursday in the NCO conference room; for information call Mississippi at St. Ann’s which exists only a bank coast line will offer little than they benefited the 467-5106. Parish. The ground water vault. protection from the warm- Mississippians. The rest of Spontaneous Play Reading Group: Meets to enjoy reading was not potable and show- Gulyas and Jacob ing Gulf which will shortly the nation could learn a lot plays on the first Thursday; 6 p.m., at the Washington Mutual ers were sporadic, however, Chavez were fortunate resume its attacks on from the hope and faith of Meeting Room; corner of State and Gobbi streets; Anyone is everyone was more than enough to be able to help Clermont Harbor. It seems Clermont Harbor welcome to come; call Arleen Shippey at 462-7173. happy to put up with these with the rebuilding effort of to much to handle. But Mississippi. Mendocino Chapter of The Harley Owner Group: Meets discomforts for the oppor- a place that will, in two what Gulyas and the U of P Gulyas and Chavez are first Thursday; at 7 p.m.; call 489-1707 or 463-2842. tunity to help the years still look like a moon- students realized is that graduates of Ukiah High Literacy Volunteers, Greater Ukiah Area: Board of direc- Mississippians rebuild their scape. For every person their youthful zeal could class of 2004. Gulyas is a tors meets first Thursday; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.; Ukiah Public wrecked land. Hurricane that has fled, a million not save the people of sophmore at the University Library, 105 N. Main St. Katrina threw a storm surge gnats and mosquitoes have Mississippi, rather for of Portland and is the son Abell & Masonic Lodge #146: Meets first Friday; 7 p.m.; at of over 45 feet on land in arrived, breeding in the every pile of debris of Karen and Matt Miller lodge; 205 E. Perkins St. some places. Mississippi’s standing water and heaps of removed that might benefit and Tom and Karen Gulyas coast can barley manage 12 garbage piled in the the locals, the knowledge all of Ukiah. Chavez is the WEEKLY MEETINGS feet several miles inland. drainage ditches that learned and the wisdom son of Maria Arevalo of Gulyas and group spent FEMA is slow in removing. gained from suffering with Redwood Valley and Alanon: Meets Tuesdays noon, Fridays noon, and Saturdays most of their time setting The thick Southern Forests the locals for just one week attends SRJC. at 10:30 a.m.; Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave.; for more information call 463-1867 or 621-2721. Financial Management Workshop: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays; Salvation Army Office, 714A S. State St, Ukiah; (Zynda) Oldham, at 485-1023 or email her at chrisoldh@adel- 468-9577. SCHOOL BRIEFS phia.net to update mailing addresses. Bingo: Non smoking, non-profit, Bingo will be held Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. and Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m., at Charter Academy of the Redwoods the Ukiah Senior Center. Card and Boardgame Club: Meets at 8:30 a.m., on Language Advisory Committee and accepting student applications Tuesdays in Bartlett Hall in Room 11 and 12 and at 5:30 p.m. Migrant Parent Advisory Committe Charter Academy of the Redwoods is now accepting student on Wednesdays and Fridays, at Carter Hall at the Ukiah Senior to give awards at Pomolita on May 8 applications for Fall 2006 for Redwood Academy and Center; for information call Joyce, 468-8943. Accelerated Achievement Academy. These free, public charter Duplicate Bridge: Meets at 7 p.m., every Monday, and at 1 On May 8, at the Pomolita gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. the schools serve students in grades 4 through 12. Redwood p.m., every Wednesday, in the community room at Washington District English Language Advisory Committee and the Academy is a fully accredited California Distinguished School Mutual Bank, corner of Gobbi and State streets. Newcomers Migrant Parent Advisory Committee are having their annual focused on achievement for the college- and university-bound are welcome. For more information call 468-8476. awards assembly for students who have shown outstanding per- student. Accelerated Achievement Academy serves students GURDJIEFF Reading and Discussion Group: Meets 7 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, call 391-6780 or 485- formance in school and for those who have progressed from who are motivated to catch up academically. Both schools are 7293. English learner to fluent English proficient. There will be safe, challenging, and well-managed. As state test results show, Kiwanis Club: Meets at noon, Tuesday, at The Ukiah music, dance performance and refreshments. For more infor- both schools provide strong academic programs. Students have Garden Cafe 1090 S. State St.; for more information call Janet mation, call the English Language Learners Office at 463-5286. many opportunities for leadership and social skill development. Carlson at 468-0298. School founders, Kim and Rod Logan, are the recipients of the Lions Club: Meets at noon on Thursdays, at Ukiah Garden Hart-Vision Award for Charter School Leadership recently pre- Cafe. Redwood Empire Lions Club meets at 6:45 a.m., every Ukiah High School class of 1976 sented at the National Charter School onference. The last first and third Tuesday, at Zack’s Restaurant. looking for missing classmates Enrollment windows is April 12 through May 16. For more reg- NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Family istration information, contact the staff at 467-0500. Support Group) second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; call Ukiah High School class of 1976 is looking for missing 972-9040, 485-8033, or 467-9116 for location and information. classmates for its upcoming reunion Aug. 19. Please call Chris Local students participate on the State Nami is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain disorers by providing mutal support,educa- Youth Board on Obesity Prevention tion and advocacy. In Ukiah three local students are participating on the State Nar-Anon Family Group: Meets Sundays at 6 p.m. at Youth Board on Obesity Prevention. Lauren Bishop and Elena Unity Hall, 1045 C. S. State St., Ukiah; for family and friends Pet of the Week of addicts; 743-2628. Jordan are from Ukiah High School and James Hoffman is a Overeaters Anonymous: In Ukiah – Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; student from the Alternative Education Program at the Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; Mendocino County Office of Education. 472-4747. Meets in Willits on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at These three teen leaders have traveled to Sacramento in Willits United Methodist Church, School and Pine Streets, order to meet with lobbyists and legislators to discuss the prob- upstairs; No dues or weigh-ins, everyone is welcome; 459- lems and solutions for obesity. At a local level, these hardwork- 4594. ing teens are participating in a variety of ways. Elena and James Peace and Justice Gathering: Meets Sundays rain or shine are serving on their school’s Wellness Committee and Lauren at 10 a.m. at Alex Thomas Plaza in Ukiah to drum, dance and has taken on the challenging issue of examining the types of sing for peace and justice; all ages are invited to bring drums snacks that are found in the vending machines at Ukiah High and any other instruments; 462-2320. School. In addition, the teens are currently working on a joint The Redwood Regionnaires Barbershop singing group: project with the local chapter of the Cancer Society to teach ele- Meets at 7 p.m., every Wednesday, at the Saturday Afternoon mentary students about health and nutrition. Club, 107 S. Oak St.; for more information call 462-3056, or Mendocino County Office of Education’s Nutrition Grant 462-3559. Coordinator Sherri Steinmann is acting as advisor to these stu- Rotary Club of Ukiah: Meets for lunch at 12:10 p.m., on dents and recently they provided a presentation to the Tuesdays, at Elks Lodge, 1200 Hastings Road. 467-3674; Mendocino County Youth Council and will continue to keep the www.ukiahrotary.org. council informed about their projects and outcomes. Senior Writing Class: Meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on According to Steinmann “schools around the state are faced Tuesdays, in Room 10-11 in the Admin. Bldg. of the Ukiah with the problem of obesity and the State of California has Senior Center. Record memories for children and grandchil- taken action” to encourage students, parents, faculty and the dren. Free and open; for information call Kathie Jones, 468- community at-large to work towards a positive outcome for 5006. everyone in the community.” Soroptimist International of Ukiah: Meets at noon, on Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal For more information about this exciting program contact Wednesdays, at Ukiah Garden Cafe. Soroptimist means “Best Sherri Steinmann at 467-5120. for Women” and our mission is “To improve the lives of Rose is a 1-year-old bull terrier. She is ener- women and girls in local communities and throughout the getic but still gentle and easy going. She is world.” For more information call Joy Beeler, at 463-6729, very loyal and adores people. She could live Waldorf School open enrollment Tina Rorabaugh, at 744-1514 or Jessica Kimball at 743-1902. with older children and maybe even other South Ukiah Rotary Club: Meets at 7 a.m., on Thursdays dogs. Rose is a wonderful little girl looking to currently underway wiggle her way to a new home forever. If peo- at Ukiah Valley Convention Center, South School St. down- The Waldorf School of Mendocino County is now accepting town; for more information, call M.J. Girard at 322-4088. ple are interested in adopting a pet, visit the T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets from 9:15 to Mendocino County Animal Shelter at its loca- applications for the 2006-07 school year. With 200 students cur- 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at Calvary Baptist Church, 465 tion on Plant Road. The hours are Monday, rently enrolled there remain a few openings in the kindergarten Luce Ave.; Ruth, 462-8440. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 through 8th grade classes for the Fall term. p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Beginning it’s 35th year of educating children from T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and closed on Sunday. To at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. Gobbi St., in the community room. Anderson Valley to Laytonville and Ukiah to Lakeport, the view other animals available for adoption independent Waldorf school strives to bring students to clarity please visit www.pawstoadopt.com. See CALENDAR, Page 5 See SCHOOL, Page 5 4 – MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers VIEWPOINTS Civics 101? To the Editor: Chas. Moser, what part of Freedom of Speech do you not understand? Do you MORTON KONDRACKE seriously believe that it is not within our constitutional rights to hold a peaceful demonstration regarding legislation that is before our elected representatives? Were you asleep in civics class when they explained how a democracy works? We fought a bloody war to steal California from the Spanish, not too long after it had been stolen from the Native Americans. It has since become home to immigrants from all over the globe. Did Bush switches on media, energy -- but is it too late? you sleep through that part of Social By Morton Kondracke Science class too? President Bush has clearly changed his mind about Orion Walker both energy policy and White House communications Ukiah strategy, but his failure to switch sooner is causing him grievous political damage. Disquiet about the Iraq war is the main factor dri- Health costs our own fault ving Bush's approval ratings down to the 30s, but high To the Editor: gas prices and failures to communicate are contribut- Any attempt to give me a lesson on ing to his woes. economics is to no avail. I graduated There's good news to report on the economic front - from Stanford University as an economics Other opinions - low unemployment, a strong growth rate -- but $3-a- MBA. Having said that, I totally agree gallon gasoline has Bush's approval rating on the econ- with Alan Sunbeam’s analysis that From around the nation omy stuck at 39 percent in the latest Gallup poll. America is the most expensive industrial The administration has consistently failed to com- nation in regard to health costs. This is not The Warren Tribune-Chronicle, Iowa Gulf of Mexico in August. municate good news -- and fight its adversaries -- a government issue however, it is a result It's an election year. because of a restrictive, corporate-style information- of America being asleep at the switch On Donald Rumsfeld Democrats are blaming management system. when health insurance came onto the Republicans' consumption- Bush's appointment of Fox News journalist Tony Defense Secretary tion." The FBI's stand is sim- scene. When America no longer had to oriented energy policy for Snow -- and the apparent freedoms he's been granted to Donald Rumsfeld's perfor- ple: Anderson's estate has worry about the cost of their medical pro- the higher prices. Bush is speak out and innovate -- are the latest sign that a mance has been criticized government property and the major change of policy is afoot. This is welcome, but it cedures the cost of a Tylenol went up to blaming China, whose oil publicly by a handful of government wants it back. comes perilously late. $5 each in hospitals. CAT scan machines consumption has been sky- retired generals who have While the information Similarly, it wasn't until this year's State of the were paid for and other medical proce- rocketing along with its eco- implied - and sometimes may have been classified, it's Union address that Bush decided that "America is dures became specialized. GPs sort of nomic growth (China's eco- said openly - that President no longer secret and it's old; addicted to oil" and began to promote a comprehensive went away. None of this could have hap- nomic growth rate has pened if individuals had to pay cash for Bush should remove him. the heyday of Anderson's energy policy. ranged between 7 percent their medical procedures. Do not think this Bush last Friday made it column was in the 1970s. Americans ought to be disgusted with the way both and 12 percent a year since can be cured by some magic “Universal clear that Rumsfeld still What the documents may parties have handled energy. Democrats have resolute- 1992, producing a stagger- Health” care program. The government is holds his confidence. Still, reveal is a pattern of govern- ly blocked Bush's past proposals and now are dema- ing leap in wealth and devel- not responsible for the problem, we are. many Americans may won- ment deception and dissem- goguing the issue for electoral advantage. opment). The government should stay out of as der whether the generals bling. Still, Bush long ago should have tried to compro- much business as it can. have a point. ... The Anderson family But the country's starting mise, and he should have communicated the fact that place was low, too. For all It’s always a good bet that when some- Indeed there are reasons should remain firm in its he was doing so. China's growth, it's consum- thing gets out of hand, like medical costs to wonder whether the resolve not to allow the feds The problem is that dating back to the days of first- ing just 6.5 million barrels of or gas costs, someone will start looking to Rumsfeld approach is the to plunder his files. term White House Communications Director Karen oil a day, with a population the government as the cause or the solu- right one. But the secretary Apparently, Bush adminis- Hughes, Bush press secretaries have been kept on a of 1.3 billion. That's less tight leash, authorized to repeat only message points tion. These are the same people that are needs to be judged not sim- tration efforts to go after first to say this is a “government of the journalists who are nosy than one-third the 20 million composed by their superiors. ply on the basis that a few barrels a day consumed by Beyond the president, press secretaries are the most people, for the people and by the people.” retired generals don't like apply even to the dead ones. Rather interesting conundrum. the United States with a pop- visible personalities in any administration, especially Chas. E. Moser him - but on whether, in the ulation less than a quarter now, in the 24-hour cable TV age. It ill-serves a presi- Ukiah long run, his restructuring is Daytona Beach that of China. China's rate dent to make them perform like automatons. the right approach to defend- News-Journal won't reach 15 million bar- Bush's first spokesman, Ari Fleischer, was experi- Just spell my name right ing our country. rels until 2030, when enced and agile enough to come up with somewhat- On meeting with American consumption is interesting answers to the questions thrown at him. But To the Editor: Rocky Mountain China's president projected to reach 28 million outgoing Press Secretary Scott McClellan became Thank you Kathy Davidson for reply- almost a caricature of someone who never varied from A love-fest is the last barrels. ing to my letter to the editor. I was begin- News, Denver The beast, when it comes his script. ning to think, based on past experience, On Anderson files thing the meeting between Moreover, unlike the best press secretaries of the that no one was reading them. President Bush and Chinese to oil consumption, isn't China. recent past -- Marlin Fitzwater in the Ronald Reagan Further, thanks for inadvertently That the FBI is seeking to President Hu Jintao at the and George H.W. Bush administrations and Mike White House was going to To the Bush administra- answering my question about the absence purge columnist Jack McCurry and Joe Lockhart under Bill Clinton -- Bush's be - and the meeting lived up tion, however, more conser- of reviews in the UDJ of local theatre, Anderson's private papers spokesmen have had little role in policy-making and to its ambiguous billing. vation and greener industries gallery art, and other cultural events that after his death would have message-shaping and were absent from meetings occur in Mendocino county. I realize now For starters, note the dif- have no place in American where important decisions got made. that the UDJ is just waiting for an unpaid surely gladdened the heart of ference in the way the two energy futures like saber-rat- the old muckraker. While he During Clinton's various crises, McCurry and Lock- volunteer to jump into the breach. countries' officials framed tling over China's hunt for hart had access, information and the freedom to make Your views on the high school student's was active, Anderson broke the occasion. When outgo- oil. America still consumes a news, to fence with the press and answer the presi- movie reviews were very generous and many stories that were ing Bush spokesman Scott quarter of the world's oil dent's critics, often pungently. incisive, and I consider them proof of my intensely embarrassing to McLellan confirmed it production with less than 5 Moreover, the administrations of Reagan, the elder point that the reviews are redundant. the White House, the CIA March 23, he called it "a percent of the world's popu- Bush and Clinton engaged in affirmative policy-sell- Finally, let me remind you, collegially, and FBI. meeting." The headline the lation. ing. Practically every initiative was promoted not just of the first rule of journalism: "Spell the Anderson's private files next day in China Daily, one Oil supplies are extremely with presidential speeches but also extensive back- name right." obviously would be of con- of China's English-language tight, and China's consump- ground sessions where reporters and columnists got to Robert Gold siderable public interest, and government newspapers, tion is certainly playing a meet with high-level White House officials. Ukiah 188 boxes of them were termed it a "summit," a word role. It is possible to get phone calls returned from some recently transferred to the White House never used The choice is twofold: top officials in the current White House, but until George Washington in connection with this visit. unaltered energy consump- recently, briefings have been largely confined to THANK YOU LETTER POLICY University for eventual Presidents given the full red- tion at the cost of much administration-friendly journalists, as if persuading Editor’s note: The Daily Journal welcomes availability to scholars and carpet treatment at the White higher prices or a radical neutrals, much less critics, was deemed out of the ques- letters of thanks from organizations and indi- researchers. House usually get a state shift away from energy use tion. viduals. We are glad that so many successful An FBI spokesman dinner. Hu got lunch. as an entitlement. Either Snow's appointment is part of a sea change clearly events are held here. However, thank you let- explained, "It's been deter- Oil prices hit new records way, China isn't the whip- induced by the fear of political failure. For some weeks ters must be kept short. For that reason we mined that among the papers during Hu's visit and gas ping giant the Bush adminis- now, the Bush White House has been engaged in an have a 20-business name limit per letter. If there are a number of U.S. prices returned to the $3-a- tration would like it to be. extensive outreach program for Members of Congress your letter lists more than 20 businesses it will government documents con- and the media. Also, Bush himself has been engaging not be printed. Shorter thank you letters which gallon level last seen when That giant is right here, guz- taining classified informa- hurricanes were lashing the zling on. in less-scripted exchanges with citizens. do not contain lists of participants or donors Bush's first words in announcing Snow's appoint- will be printed more quickly. Those wishing to thank long lists of people and businesses are ment were "I'm here in the briefing room to break some welcome to contact our advertising department news" -- and that was a departure in itself. Bush for help with a thank you ad. WHERE TO WRITE appearances rarely make news except in communities where a presidential visit is a major event. President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa Snow -- who is a personal friend and a longtime col- LETTER POLICY House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- league of mine at Fox -- apparently has been assured ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah that he will attend crucial meetings, have ready access The Daily Journal welcomes letters to (202)456-2461. to high officials and be able to both parry with and try the editor. All letters must include a office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is to educate the media. clear name, signature, return address He's a naturally cheerful person who's able to put an and phone number. Letters are generally State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 [email protected] upbeat face on the administration, and he's quick- published in the order they are received, thinking, well-informed and dedicated conservative but shorter, concise letters are given Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, who'll be able to counter Bush's critics. preference. Because of the volume of Still, Bush's problems are so deep at the moment -- letters coming in, letters of more than (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Sacramento, 95814. 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migrating birds find their way back to their College trustees set 2006 favorite nesting areas, Marisela de Santa School COMMUNITY BRIEFS Anna will guide participants of all ages in a meeting dates walk that will highlight wildflowers and Continued from Page 3 The Mendocino College Board of Trustees native plants as well as birds, Marisela is a have set their meeting dates for the year 2006. Flea Market to be held well-known local naturalist with a broad and flexibility in their thinking, warmth and Meetings will be held at the Ukiah campus at Methodist Church May 6 background of knowledge about Mendocino discernment in their feelings and skill and pur- County flora and fauna and her walks are pose in their doing. The full academic curricu- Board Room, room 1060, with the exception of Have a garage sale at the Flea Market always fun and informative, RVOEP trails are lum, complimented by classes in Spanish, the June and August meetings.. The June meet- which will be held at the United Methodist gentle, but participants should wear good hik- music and art prepare Waldorf graduates to ing will be held at the Lake Center in Lakeport, Church at 205 N. Pine St. Ukiah on May 6, ing shoes and long pants, The RVOEP is succeed socially and excel academically in and August meeting will be held at the Willits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rent a space or table located at 8301 Pine crest Drive in Redwood high school, college and beyond. Center. and chairs for $3 to $10 with haul away ser- Valley, Pine crest Drive begins directly across To request an application, receive more A major change this year is meetings will vice available, A Church rummage/bake from Redwood Valley Elementary School. information, or schedule a school visit, contact begin at 5 p.m. (not 6:30 p.m.) unless other- sale/barbecue will take place at the same Preregistration is not required, For further the enrollment director at 485-8719. wise noted on the agenda. Board meetings are location. To reserve a space, call 485-8504. information about RVOEP programs check open to the public and are encouraged to the RVOEP web site at www.rvoep.org or call Scholarship now available attend. The Board provides a “Guide to Public Boy Scouts to meet at Eagle 485-0690 (ext. 138). This event will be can- Participation at Public Board Meetings” on the Peak Middle School Tuesdays celed if it is raining. to college-bound St. Mary’s College’s website at www.mendocino.edu. alums, deadline today The Board of Trustees has two new mem- Boy Scouts of America’s Troop 77 has Mental Health Services Act bers joining them following the November Each year the St. Mary’s School Foundation openings for boys between the ages of 11-17 focus of discussion Monday elections: Larry MacLeitch, Area No.2 Ukiah; years old who are interested in outdoor awards a scholarship to a graduating high and John Hancock, Area No. 6 Lakeport. The school senior who is a St. Mary’s alum. adventures and camp outs, Youth can earn Two state-wide leaders in the mental other members are Paul Ubelhart, Clerk, Area Scholarship forms are available at Ukiah High merit badges in archery, rifle shooting, camp- health “recovery movement” will share ideas No. 1 Willits; Joan M. Erikson, President, Area ing and in 100 other hobbies and vocations. and answer questions in a public forum School from the office of Vice-Principal Dan Stearns. The form may also be downloaded No. 3 Ukiah; Janet Chaniot, Area No. 5 Potter Troop meetings are held every Tuesday in the Monday in Ukiah to be held at the Ukiah Valley; Gary Taylor, Vice President, Area No. Eagle Peak Middle School auditorium at 7 from St. Mary’s School’s website, United Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. 7 Kelseyville; Wade Koeninger, Area No. 4 p.m. Call 463-2861 for more information. Sponsored by A Healing Cooperative, a www.stmarysukiah.org. In addition to graduating from St. Mary’s, in Hopland; and student Trustee Jaclyn Vogel. client-operated, self help program provided Board meetings for 2006 begin at 5 p.m. on as a public service of the church, the forum order to qualify for the scholarship, the student Author Baumgardner the following dates: Feb. 1, Ukiah; March 1, will focus in part on the promise of the must: exemplify the ideals of the St. Mary’s to be at Mendocino Book Co. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) former- philosophy in the areas of spirituality, acade- Ukiah; April 5, Ukiah; May 10, Ukiah; June 7, Lakeport; July 5, Ukiah; Aug. 16, Willits; Frank H. Baumgardner, author of the ly known as Proposition 63. The new law mics, extra curricular activities, and communi- provocatively titled book “Killing for Land in provides additional funding for new, client- ty service; be in their senior year of high Sept.20, Ukiah; Oct. 4, Ukiah; Nov. 1, Ukiah; Early California” will be at Mendocino Book driven, local mental health services. school; be Catholic or a baptized Christian; be and Dec.6, Ukiah (Annual Organizational Company this Friday, at 7 p.m. The subtitle of The speakers are Jay Mahler, co-director registered at a college for the freshman term. Meeting). the book brings it home: “Indian Blood at of Contra Costa county’s Office of Consumer The scholarship is awarded at the UHS Workshop Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 8, from Round Valley, 1856-1863.” The Sebastopol Concerns, and Betty Dahlquist, the Executive graduation awards ceremony. Interested alums 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Board Room; and historian spent several years researching his Director of the California Association of are invited to pick up an application and apply. Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. subject in archives including Ukiah’s Held- Social Rehabilitation Agencies. Both are For more information, contact Kathy Ault, at the Board Room. Poage Research Library. long-time members of the state-wide 485-8219. Additional information regarding the Board Baumgardner traces government records Recovery Task Force who have been working The deadline for receiving completed appli- of Trustees is available online at www.mendo- and eyewitness accounts in his quest to for decades to promote a paradigm shift cations is May 1. They may be returned to cino.edu. understand how and why vigilantes set out to toward a recovery focus in mental health ser- Vice-Principal Stearns’ office or mailed to the destroy whole tribes of California Indians vices. St. Mary’s School Foundation’s office at 493 between 1857 and 1863. What he discovers is The discussion will include a description S. Highland, Avenue, Ukiah. Tree of Life Charter School government failure on various levels leading of how the MHSA seeks to promote a trans- holds open enrollment to tragic consequences for many Native formation in the way public mental health River Oak opens registration Californians. The cast of characters listed in services are planned and provided, especially Tree of Life Montessori Charter School is the front of the book includes three U.S. sen- in terms of making them more client-driven, for fall 2006 classes holding its open enrollment period during the ators, two California governors, state repre- along with discussion of best practices that River Oak Charter School has set open month of January. The school, which serves sentatives, military officers, and the Chief of help individuals take responsibility for their enrollment windows when applications for fall students in three multi-age classes correspond- the Concow. In acknowledgment of the own path toward recovery from severe men- 2006 classes will be accepted. February 27- ing to first through ninth grades, or ages 6 breadth of the tragedy, the author dedicates tal illness. March 31 is the next opportunity parents have through 14, is accepting applications for all “Killing for Land” to “all victims of the The forum is free and open to the public. to submit applications. The school serves a stu- classes until Jan. 31. After that date, applica- West’s frontier violence”. Refreshments will be served. For more infor- dent body of 225 pupils in grades Kindergarten tions will be accepted and be placed on a wait- For further information about this literary mation, contact AHC at 462-3360, ext. 103 or through 8th. New Kindergarten pupils must be ing list for any classes that are full. event, contact Mendocino Book Company at ext. 102. a minimum age of 5 years on or before Dec. 2. Applications are available at the school office 468-5940. Students receive a free, Waldorf-inspired, pub- at 241 Ford Rd. at the north end of the AARP Driver Safety lic education at River Oak. The curriculum Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, or by phoning Dog safety for children draws heavily from the educational model the school at 462-0913. Program to hold classes developed by Rudolph Steiner, where the and dogs to be taught An AARP Driver Safety Program class is imagination is fostered and the arts are includ- at Blue Ribbon Pets scheduled to be held in Ukiah on Monday ed as a powerful teaching tool. Future enroll- Applications being taken for May I and Tuesday May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to ment windows are scheduled for, April 3 Potter Valley Garden Club Blue Ribbon Pets is giving several hands 12:30 p.m. Classes are to be held in the con- through April 28, May I and May 26, and May on demonstrations at the Family Expo this ference room at the Department of Social 30 through June 9. At the end of each period, if Scholarship throug May 15 weekend for children and their families. Live there are more applicants than the predeter- Services, 747 S. State St. in Ukiah. Applications for the Potter Valley Garden canine models will be available to help teach This program is an eight hour classroom mined capacity for the school, a public random Club Scholarship award can be obtained from children about dogs and how to be safe refresher course designed especially for the drawing (lottery) will be held at the Ukiah around dogs. Kelly Boesel, Certified Pet Dog older driver. It takes into consideration the Senior Center. Classes fill quickly, so parents the Master File in the Potter Valley High Trainer and owner of Blue Ribbon Pets will physical changes of maturing drivers and are encouraged to apply early. Call the school School library. be in the “How To Tent” at the Family Expo identifies ways they may compensate for for further information about the admissions This is an annual award for which any grad- this Saturday April 29 at l0 a.m. and 2 p.m. those changes. policy, to obtain an application, or to schedule uating student may apply. The criteria for eli- and on Sunday April 30 at 2 p.m. Families are Instructors are trained volunteers. a tour. The registrar, Lucy Haynes, may be gability is that the applicant is planning to pur- encouraged to stop by the Blue Ribbon Pets Successful completion of the course will enti- contacted by calling 467-1855 or by stopping sue a degree in an agricultural field such as booth for additional information and gifts. tle each person by the office at 555 Leslie St. (next to the forestry, agriculture, horticulture etc. The For more information, call Kelly Boesel over 55 years of age to a discount in auto Senior Center). deadline for applications to be submitted for 485-8454. insurance rates (Amount of discount varies judging is May 15. by insurer). Enjoy a spring hike with Participants must attend classes both days a baturalist at the RVOEP in order to receive their certificate which will entitle them to their discount. Class size is On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon there limited by AARP to the first thirty persons will be a hike at the Redwood Valley Outdoor who sign-up. To reserve at place in the class, Education Project. Springtime means beauti- telephone Jan at 462-7314 or the Ukiah ful wildflowers and a symphony of sounds as Senior Center at 462-4343. Spring Fiesta Ukiah Senior Center Willits Chess Club: Meets Calendar Luncheon: All are invited to beginning at 7 p.m. and play- meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., ing until people finish on $2500 GRAND PRIZE Continued from Page 3 Monday through Friday, at the Fridays, at Mama Java Cafe, Ukiah Senior Center, 499 Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6:15 25 W. Mendocino Ave., Leslie St., $5 members, $6 Willits; all level of players are p.m. Meeting is from 6:15 non-members; call to make a A benefit for p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Linda welcome; for information, call reservation; 462-4343. Herb, 459-5911. MacDonald, 467-2391. Ukiah Toastmasters T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday Club: Meets Fridays, from If an organization changes The Ukiah Skate Park at Washington Mutual 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. in the a phone number, an address, Building community room, Washington Mutual or any information in this cal- 700 S. State St.; meeting is Conference Room, 700 S. endar, call Richard Rosier at $100 per ticket from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; it is a State St., Ukiah; for informa- the Ukiah Daily Journal at low-cost, weight-reduction tion call Carol Crandal, 743- 468-3520, or e-mail at udjfea- support group; call 462-4901 1624. [email protected]. or 485-7801. T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at Friday, May 5th, 2006 the Meadows Mobil Court clubhouse, 8686 East Road, Redwood Valley; weigh in from 9 to 9:30 a.m., meeting NO HOST COCKTAILS: 5:30 P.M. from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.; call 485-8260 or 485-7795. Spanish guitar and mandolin music performed by Ukiah Community of Mindful Living: Meets Erma Becerra and sister Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30; an interfaith Mindfulness Practice Group DINNER & DRAWINGS: 6:30 P.M. inspired by teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh; it uses meditation Catered by Potter Valley Café exercises to deepen aware- ness, expand ability to deal with difficulties, and increase joy in life; open to all levels of LOCATION: experience; free; 462-7749. Ukiah Gamblers Ukiah Valley Conference Center Anonymous: Open group 200 South School Street, Ukiah meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Thursday; back building at Christadelphian Hall, 23 Oak FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TICKETS CALL 463-6729 Knoll Road, just off S. State St., Ukiah; free; 467-9326. 6 – MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 SPORTS Sports Editor: Tony Adame, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

LOCAL Sharks finish off Predators on road CALENDAR Marleau and Bernier Nashville Predators from the best point producer in Joe ered the only power-play shot McLaren decking Kariya TODAY playoffs with a 2-1 victory in Thornton and top goal scorer by Marek Zidlicky with 4:21 down to the ice, instead call- PREP BASEBALL both score power-play • Elsie Allen at Ukiah, 4 p.m. Game 5 on Sunday night. in Jonathan Cheechoo, the left, and the Sharks ran out the ing Nashville left wing Martin • Potter Valley at Point Arena, 4 p.m. goals in win PREP SOFTBALL Nashville had been hoping Sharks won their fourth clock even as the Predators Erat for retaliating. • Potter Valley at Point Arena, 4 p.m. to tap what had been the straight game. Now the fifth- pulled their goalie in the final San Jose already led 1-0 TUESDAY, MAY 2 By TERESA M. WALKER NHL’s best home-ice advan- seeded Sharks can rest and minute for the extra attacker. after Bernier bumped in a COLLEGE BASEBALL • Yuba College at Mendocino College, The Associated Press tage in the regular season to wait to see who they play San Jose had too much for puck shot by Milan Michalek PREP BASEBALL • Round Valley at Potter Valley, 4 p.m. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — force Game 6 on Tuesday next. Nashville. With top goalie as the clock expired at the end PREP SOFTBALL • Round Valley at Potter Valley, 4 p.m. Patrick Marleau and the San night in San Jose. But the The Predators refused to go Tomas Vokoun out with a of the first period, forcing • Santa Rosa at Ukiah, 4 p.m. PREP GOLF Jose Sharks made quick work Predators couldn’t sell out the away easily. Paul Kariya blood condition, the Predators officials to a video review. • Ukiah at North Bay League Tournament, of the Nashville Predators to arena, and their best wasn’t scored his second goal of the were outshot 171-137 in the That had the fans booing the Rooster Run Golf Course -Calendar listings are culled from the most reach the Western Conference enough on a night when series on a power play at series and matched their officials lustily through most recent schedules provided by the schools and organizations in our coverage area. semifinals for the second Marleau — San Jose’s captain 11:06 of the third, pulling longest skid of the season in of the power play. Please report schedule changes or incorrect listings to The Daily Journal Sports straight season. — scored his postseason-best Nashville to 2-1. Nashville bowing out. It didn’t matter as Thornton Department at 468-3518. Marleau and Steve Bernier seventh goal. got another man advantage, Marleau’s goal came a brought the puck up and each scored power-play goals, With Marleau adding to the hoping to tie the game. minute after officials missed TV LISTINGS and the Sharks eliminated the offensive power of the NHL’s But Vesa Toskala smoth- Sharks defenseman Kyle See SHARKS, Page 8

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The North Ukiah Little League will be having its 2nd Annual Bat- Off Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Redwood Valley Lions Field. ANG Newspapers The NULL will be having the Oakland’s Nick Swisher hit his 10th Bat-Off, food and drinks, ven- home run Sunday in the A’s 13-6 win dors, a bounce house, and an over Kansas City. inflated slide. There will also be a ceremony at noon in lieu of the opening day ceremonies missed A’s win 12th due to the rain. City of Ukiah offers straight at free lifeguard training The City of Ukiah Community Kauffman Service Department would like to announce registration for the By STEVE BRISENDINE American Red Cross lifeguard training course. Classes will The Associated Prss begin May 6, and is free to those KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One rainout, a who are seeking employment few timely hits, and the Oakland Athletics’ with the City Pool. streak in Kansas City goes on. For others not interested in The A’s have won 12 straight games at employment with the City Pool, Kauffman Stadium after Sunday’s 13-6 the cost is $310, which includes victory over the Royals. That came after all books and materials. rain wiped out Saturday night’s game with Pre-Registration must be com- Kansas City up 6-1 in the third inning. pleted at The City of Ukiah, 411 “You can’t play every game here, and W. Clay Street. Please call City of there’s going to come a time when we end Ukiah Community Services up losing a game here,” said Jay Payton, Department at 463-6021 for more who had three hits for Oakland. “It’s just information. Ryan Garner/The Daily Journal nice to get out of here with a couple of Justin Saunders competes in Motorcross Sunday at the Ukiah Speedway as part of the wins, go to Anaheim and try to take some Puma Select teams North State Racing Association opening weekend. After a month of rain delayed the momentum into there.” holding tryouts Speedway’s opening, Saunders and other Motorcross aficionados will be racing every Nick Swisher hit his 10th home run, weekend from now until November. falling one short of Mark McGwire’s team Any player 9 to 18 years old record for home runs in April, and drove in who is interested in playing com- four runs for the A’s. Eric Chavez hit his petitive soccer is invited to attend ninth homer, Dan Johnson also homered, the Puma Select team tryouts. and Chavez and Mark Kotsay had three A $12 registration fee will be RBIs apiece. charged for any player that was “Our bats have been pretty dormant the not registered in UVYSL in the Raiders focus on defense month of April,” Chavez said. “This is the 2005 season. Tryouts for boys first time we’ve really swung the bat that and girls of all ages will take Oakland will move USC it won’t hurt my speed,” said Bing, Pete McQuistan from Weber State in well, so it’s a good sign for us.” place from 6-8 p.m. on May 1 safety Bing to OLB who has been clocked at 4.55 in the the third round. Oakland’s dominance in Kansas City through May 5. 40-yard dash. Wide receiver Kevin McMahan matches the Royals’ longest home losing The girls tryouts will be held at The Raiders spent three of their was the Raiders’ final pick Sunday streak against a single opponent and it is the Pomolita track field, while the The Associated Press first four draft picks on defensive and the last pick overall in the draft, their longest ever at Kauffman Stadium. boys tryout will occur at the ALAMEDA — Darnell Bing players in hopes of improving a unit earning him the distinction of being Pomolita back fields. Girls ages They lost 12 straight at home against feels comfortable at his current that was 27th overall in 2005. Bing’s this year’s Mr. Irrelevant. Baltimore in 1969-70, their first two sea- 13 and older will have two addi- weight and position, even though the selection came on the heels of Texas This is the second straight year tional tryout dates, April 29 from sons, when they played at Municipal Oakland Raiders intend on having safety Michael Huff, Oakland’s first- the Raiders targeted defense as their Stadium. 3-5 p.m. and May 6 from 3-5 p.m. round pick, and outside linebacker most pressing need, though first- at Pomolita track field. him change both. Over the course of their 12-game run at Bing, a three-year starter at strong Thomas Howard, a second-round year coach Art Shell said it was Kauffman, the A’s have outscored the safety for Southern Cal, will play pick from Texas-El Paso. more coincidence than by design. Royals 94-30. They have not lost a series Colt tryouts and late outside linebacker in the NFL after Oakland also used the second day “Going in we felt we needed in Kansas City since July 1999. sign-ups April 30 the Raiders drafted him in the fourth of the draft to address problems some help on defense and we felt we “It’s embarrassing,” Royals first base- round on Sunday. Oakland wants along its offensive line, picking up could do that and find capable peo- man Doug Mientkiewicz said. Colt League will be holding try- Bing to pack on an additional 10 Cornell’s Kevin Boothe in the sixth ple,” Shell said. “But if those guys The Royals had their chances on outs on April 30 at 10 a.m. at pounds to his 6-foot-2, 227-pound round and Michigan State center weren’t there and an offensive guy Sunday, as Oakland continued to have Anton Stadium. Late sign-ups will frame. Chris Morris in the seventh. A day also be taken on the same day, “I am sure if I gain a few pounds earlier, the Raiders acquired guard See DEFENSE, Page 8 See A's, Page 8 starting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Kris at 468-3800. San Ukiah High School Francisco’s No homers for Bonds Booster Club sets Barry Bonds meeting for May 1 tosses his bat after as Giants lose, 8-2 There will be a Ukiah High being walk By JANIE McCAULEY Sunday. School Booster Club meeting Sunday The Associated Press “With Bonds, you just try to Monday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m in against Bulding A in the Career Center. SAN FRANCISCO — keep the ball down, and in the Arizona. Brandon Webb went after Barry park,” Webb said. “He may have Up for discussion will be a bud- The Giants get request for uniforms. For Bonds one inning and walked him bad knees but he can still swing more information call Sue lost, x-x. the next, then went after him the bat. ... It seems like April is a Wallace at 485-8412. again. Whatever the approach fairly good month for me. I’m against San Francisco’s slugger, feeling pretty fresh.” He was helped by Arizona’s Girls youth softball Webb seems to be doing every- thing right these days. productive offense, including umpires needed For one thing, he avoided Johnny Estrada going 4-for-4 becoming the 419th pitcher to with a two-run homer and four The City of Ukiah needs girls surrender a homer to Bonds. RBIs. youth softball umpires. Webb won his fourth straight The Diamondbacks finished a Pay is $16 per game, with each start and the Arizona 5-4 trip by winning the finale in game having a maximum game Diamondbacks prevented a three- San Francisco after having swept game sweep with an 8-2 victory See DIGEST, Page 7 ANG Newspapers over the San Francisco Giants on See GIANTS, Page 8 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 – A-9

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Old ACC rivalry is time of 90 minutes. The season runs it is a position specific camp for high p.m., and May 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. from May-June, and games are school age football players. at the Nokomis School. played on Monday and Thursday Any questions about either camp For more information, call Friedhelm evenings. can be directed to Mike Mari at 707- Engeln at 485-7308. now Bay Area royalty Applications are available at the City 468-3098. of Ukiah, 411 W. Clay St., or for more Call for Ukiah Valley By ROGER PHILLIPS information call 463-6714. youth soccer coaches To place an announcement in the ANG Newspapers “Community Sports Digest,” contact SANTA CLARA – Vernon Mendocino College The Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer The Ukiah Daily Journal Sports Davis and Manny Lawson League is in need of coaches. If you Department by phone at 468-3518. watched each other for years youth and high school would like to become a head coach or You may also mail your listing to 590 from afar, Atlantic Coast football camps an assistant coach for a competitive Conference rivals who played S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., 95482, boys or girls soccer team pleas call e-mail it to [email protected], or on opposite sides of the foot- Mendocino College will host a youth the soccer hotline at 467-9797 so the fax it to us at 468-3544. Because the ball. football camp from July 10-14 and a UVYSL can get back to potential “Community Sports Digest” is a FREE Sunday afternoon, though, high school football camp on July 21. coaches with more details. service, no guarantees can be made they stood together at the San Both camps will be held at Francisco 49ers' headquarters Mendocino College from 4:30 p.m. - 7 on the frequency of a listing’s appear- 24 hours after being anointed p.m. each day, and the cost is $90. Entry level clinic for ance in The Daily Journal. To assure in the first round of the NFL This is a full contact camp for ages 6- soccer referees your event maximum publicity, please Draft as keys to the future of a 14. contact either our classified (468- struggling franchise. The high school camp will run from There will be an entry level soccer 3535) or display advertising (468- Lawson, a former North 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., the cost is $25, and referee clinic May 15-18, from 6-9 3510) departments. Carolina defensive end, will rush the passer as an outside linebacker in the 49ers' 3-4 ANG Newspapers SCOREBOARD The San Francisco 49ers newest additions, first defense. Asked about Davis, Friday, April 21: Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 1 Wednesday, May 3: Milwaukee at Detroit, 6 or round picks Vernon Davis and Manny Lawson. MLB Sunday, April 23: Tampa Bay 4, Ottawa 3 7:30 p.m. he recalled “the guy that can Tuesday, April 25: Ottawa 8, Tampa Bay 4 Friday, May 5: Detroit at Milwaukee, TBA, if nec- NATIONAL LEAGUE Thursday, April 27: Ottawa 5, Tampa Bay 2 essary lift the weight room and ... Saturday, April 29: Ottawa 3, Tampa Bay 2, East Division Sunday, May 7: Milwaukee at Detroit, TBA, if nec- Ottawa wins series 4-1 essary (he) is (not) as fast as the minicamp Friday through said. “We talked a lot. We WLPctGB Carolina vs. Montreal New York 16 8.667 — Saturday, April 22: Montreal 6, Carolina 1 Miami vs. Chicago wind, but is faster than the Sunday. It will be the first talked about my position, and Atlanta 10 14.417 6 Monday, April 24: Montreal 6, Carolina 5, 2OT Saturday, April 22: Miami 111, Chicago 106 Philadelphia 10 14.417 6 Wednesday, April 26: Carolina 2, Montreal 1, OT Monday, April 24: Miami 115, Chicago 108 wind.” opportunity for Davis and sec- the role that I would fill. Washington 8 17.320 8 1/2 Friday, April 28: Carolina 3, Montreal 2 Thursday, April 27: Chicago 109, Miami 90 Florida 6 16.273 9 Sunday, April 30: Carolina 2, Montreal 1, Carolina Sunday, April 30: Chicago 93, Miami 87, series Davis, the chiseled tight ond-year quarterback Alex There's just a lot of upside to Central Division leads series 3-2 tied 2-2 WLPctGB Tuesday, May 2: Carolina at Montreal, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2: Chicago at Miami, 8 p.m. end who ran the 40-yard dash Smith to begin to build their this whole situation.” Cincinnati 17 8.680 — Thursday, May 4: Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m., if St. Louis 17 8.680 — Thursday, May 4: Miami at Chicago, 8 or 9:30 necessary p.m. in 4.38 seconds at the NFL football rapport. Sunday, Davis and Lawson Houston 16 8.667 1/2 New Jersey vs. N.Y. Rangers Chicago 13 10.565 3 Saturday, May 6: Chicago at Miami, TBA, if nec- Scouting Combine, had his Saturday, April 22: New Jersey 6, N.Y. Rangers 1 essary “I think (Smith) has a were still struggling to grasp Milwaukee 14 11.560 3 Monday, April 24: New Jersey 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 own admiring words for Pittsburgh 7 19.269 10 1/2 Wednesday, April 26: New Jersey 3, N.Y. Rangers New Jersey vs. Indiana chance to be a great player,” the turns their lives had taken West Division 0 Sunday, April 23: Indiana 90, New Jersey 88 Lawson. WLPctGB Saturday, April 29: New Jersey 4, N.Y. Rangers 2, Tuesday, April 25: New Jersey 90, Indiana 75 Davis said. “It's just taking in the previous 24 hours. Colorado 15 10.600 — New Jersey wins series 4-0 Thursday, April 27: Indiana 107, New Jersey 95 “He's a tall guy with long San Francisco 13 11.542 1 1/2 Buffalo vs. Philadelphia Saturday, April 29: New Jersey 97, Indiana 88, him a little bit of time. I'm “I don't want to say too Arizona 12 13.480 3 Saturday, April 22: Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2, 2OT series tied 2-2 arms, long legs,” Davis said of going to come in here and try much because I might wake Los Angeles 12 13.480 3 Monday, April 24: Buffalo 8, Philadelphia 2 Tuesday, May 2: Indiana at New Jersey, 7 p.m. San Diego 9 15.375 5 1/2 Wednesday, April 26: Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 2 Thursday, May 4: New Jersey at Indiana, 7 p.m. the 6-foot-5 Lawson. “Ever to help the team out as much up from this,” said Lawson, Friday, April 28: Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 4 Saturday, May 6: Indiana at New Jersey, TBA, if Saturday’s Games Sunday, April 30: Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 0, Cincinnati 6, Houston 3 necessary since I was a freshman I was as I can.” who grew up in a small town Buffalo leads series 3-2 Cleveland vs. Washington St. Louis 2, Washington 1 Tuesday, May 2: Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. always watching this guy on For Lawson, the minicamp in North Carolina. “I'm just Milwaukee 16, Chicago Cubs 2 Thursday, May 4: Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7 p.m., Saturday, April 22: Cleveland 97, Washington 86 San Francisco 3, Arizona 2 if necessary Tuesday, April 25: Washington 89, Cleveland 84 film.” Colorado 8, Florida 7 Friday, April 28: Cleveland 97, Washington 96 will be a chance to start work- really excited to be here. I N.Y. Mets 1, Atlanta 0 Sunday, April 30: Washington 106, Cleveland 96, Both players will make ing with his linebacker coach, grew up a big – a huge – 49er Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE series tied 2-2 L.A. Dodgers 4, San Diego 2 Detroit vs. Edmonton Wednesday, May 3: Washington at Cleveland, 7 their initial on-field appear- Hall of Famer Mike fan. Now I get to put on the Sunday’s Games Friday, April 21: Detroit 3, Edmonton 2, 2OT or 8:30 p.m. Atlanta 8, N.Y. Mets 5 Sunday, April 23: Edmonton 4, Detroit 2 Friday, May 5: Cleveland at Washington, TBA ances with the 49ers when Colorado 3, Florida 1 Tuesday, April 25: Edmonton 4, Detroit 3, 2OT Singletary. garnet and gold. I'm very Houston 3, Cincinnati 2 Sunday, May 7: Washington at Cleveland, TBA, if Thursday, April 27: Detroit 4, Edmonton 2 necessary they hold their lone off-season “I met with him,” Lawson excited. Can't wait.” Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 1 Saturday, April 29: Edmonton 3, Detroit 2, St. Louis 9, Washington 2 Edmonton leads series 3-2 Milwaukee 9, Chicago Cubs 0 Monday, May 1: Detroit at Edmonton, 8 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE San Diego 6, L.A. Dodgers 5, 10 innings Wednesday, May 3: Edmonton at Detroit, 7 p.m., San Antonio vs. Sacramento Arizona 8, San Francisco 2 if necessary Saturday, April 22: San Antonio 122, Sacramento Monday’s Games Dallas vs. Colorado 88 Colorado (Jennings 1-1) at Atlanta (Hudson 1-2), Saturday, April 22: Colorado 5, Dallas 2 Tuesday, April 25: San Antonio 128, Sacramento 4:05 p.m. Monday, April 24: Colorado 5, Dallas 4, OT 119, OT Philadelphia (Madson 2-1) at Florida (Willis 1-1), Wednesday, April 26: Colorado 4, Dallas 3, OT Friday, April 28: Sacramento 94, San Antonio 93, 4:05 p.m. Friday, April 28: Dallas 4, Colorado 1 San Antonio leads series 2-1 Washington (Ortiz 0-3) at N.Y. Mets (Zambrano 1- Sunday, April 30: Colorado 3, Dallas 2, OT, Sunday, April 30: San Antonio at Sacramento, 10 2), 4:10 p.m. Colorado wins series 4-1 SULL back and rolling as St. Louis (Mulder 2-0) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 4-0), p.m. Calgary vs. Anaheim Tuesday, May 2: Sacramento at San Antonio, 9:30 4:10 p.m. Friday, April 21: Calgary 2, Anaheim 1, OT Houston (Rodriguez 4-0) at Milwaukee (Ohka 2- Sunday, April 23: Anaheim 4, Calgary 3 p.m. 1), 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 25: Calgary 5, Anaheim 2 Friday, May 5: San Antonio at Sacramento, TBA, Pittsburgh (Santos 1-4) at Chicago Cubs Thursday, April 27: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2, OT if necessary (Marshall 2-0), 5:05 p.m. Saturday, April 29: Calgary 3, Anaheim 2, Calgary Sunday, May 7: Sacramento at San Antonio, TBA, Padres defeat Giants L.A. Dodgers (Penny 2-0) at Arizona (Vargas 2- leads series 3-2 if necessary 1), 6:40 p.m. Monday, May 1: Calgary at Anaheim, 11 p.m. Phoenix vs. Los Angeles Lakers San Diego (Peavy 1-3) at San Francisco (Wright Wednesday, May 3: Anaheim at Calgary, 10 p.m., Sunday, April 23: Phoenix 107, Los Angeles 2-1), 7:15 p.m. if necessary Lakers 102 The Daily Journal and Tuesday’s Games Nashville vs. San Jose St. Louis at Cincinnati, 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 26: Los Angeles Lakers 99, Friday, April 21: Nashville 4, San Jose 3 Phoenix 93 submitted reports Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 11:20 a.m. Sunday, April 23: San Jose 3, Nashville 0 San Diego at San Francisco, 3:35 p.m. Friday, April 28: Los Angeles Lakers 99, Phoenix Tuesday, April 25: San Jose 4, Nashville 1 92 The McDonald’s Padres Philadelphia at Florida, 4:05 p.m. Thursday, April 27: San Jose 5, Nashville 4 Washington at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 p.m. Sunday, April 30: San Jose 2, Nashville 1, San Sunday, April 30: Los Angeles Lakers 99, defeated the Albertson’s Colorado at Atlanta, 4:35 p.m. Jose wins series 4-1 Phoenix 98, OT, Los Angeles leads series 3-1 Houston at Milwaukee, 5:05 p.m. ——— Tuesday, May 2: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix, Giants, 7-4, Saturday, which L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 6:40 p.m. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS 10:30 p.m. (Best-of-7) Thursday, May 4: Phoenix at Los Angeles Lakers, put both teams in a three-way AMERICAN LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE 10:30 p.m., if necessary East Division TBA Saturday, May 6: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix, tie for second place along with WLPctGB ——— TBA, if necessary the Century 21 A’s early in the New York 13 10.565 — WESTERN CONFERENCE Denver vs. Los Angeles Clippers Boston 14 11.560 — TBA Saturday, April 22: Los Angeles Clippers 89, rain delayed season. Toronto 12 11.522 1 ——— Denver 87 Baltimore 13 13.500 1 1/2 CONFERENCE FINALS Monday, April 24: Los Angeles Clippers 98, Tampa Bay 11 14.440 3 (Best-of-7) The Padres got a solid per- Central Division EASTERN CONFERENCE Denver 87 WLPctGB TBA Thursday, April 27: Denver 94, Los Angeles formance from their starting Chicago 17 7.708 — ——— Clippers 87 Detroit 16 9.640 1 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Saturday, April 29: Los Angeles Clippers 100, pitcher Cody Davis as he Cleveland 13 12.520 4 1/2 TBA Denver 86, Los Angeles leads series 3-1 Minnesota 9 15.375 8 ——— Monday, May 1: Denver at Los Angeles Clippers, allowed only one run and had Kansas City 5 17.227 11 STANLEY CUP FINALS 10:30 p.m. seven strikeouts in three West Division (Best-of-7) Thursday, May 4: Los Angeles Clippers at WLPctGB TBA Denver, 9:30 or 10:30 p.m., if necessary innings of work. Texas 13 12.520 — Saturday, May 6: Denver at Los Angeles Clippers, Oakland 12 12.500 1/2 TBA, if necessary The Padres scored all their Los Angeles 12 13.480 1 Seattle 11 15.423 2 1/2 Dallas vs. Memphis runs in the second inning, led NBA Sunday, April 23: Dallas 103, Memphis 93 Saturday’s Games Wednesday, April 26: Dallas 94, Memphis 79 by a Drew Grebils bases Detroit 18, Minnesota 1 FIRST ROUND Saturday, April 29: Dallas 94, Memphis 89, OT, N.Y.Yankees 17, Toronto 6 (Best-of-7) Dallas leads series 3-0 loaded triple. Grebils would Seattle 8, Baltimore 6 EASTERN CONFERENCE Monday, May 1: Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m. Texas 7, Cleveland 5 Detroit vs. Milwaukee Wednesday, May 3: Memphis at Dallas, 9:30 finish the game 4-for-4 with 3 Oakland at Kansas City, ppd., rain Sunday, April 23: Detroit 92, Milwaukee 74 p.m., if necessary Boston 9, Tampa Bay 6 Wednesday, April 26: Detroit 109, Milwaukee 98 Friday, May 5: Dallas at Memphis, TBA, if neces- RBIs. Chicago White Sox 2, L.A. Angels 1 Saturday, April 29: Milwaukee 124, Detroit 104, sary Sunday’s Games Detroit leads series 2-1 Sunday, May 7: Memphis at Dallas, TBA, if nec- Two batters later Dominic Detroit 6, Minnesota 0 Monday, May 1: Detroit at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. N.Y.Yankees 4, Toronto 1 essary Brutocao hit a towering shot Tampa Bay 5, Boston 4 Seattle 4, Baltimore 3 to right for a two-run double Oakland 13, Kansas City 6 Submitted photo Chicago White Sox 6, L.A. Angels 5 and would later score on a Texas 8, Cleveland 4 Cody Connor stretches to make a catch in South Monday’s Games Lake and Mendocino Co. base hit by Kevin Leonard. N.Y.Yankees (Wang 1-1) at Boston (Wakefield 1- Ukiah Little League action. 4), 7:05 p.m. The Padres got two strong Kansas City (Hernandez 1-0) at Detroit (Bonderman 2-2), 7:05 p.m. innings of relief from Adam Chicago White Sox (Vazquez 2-1) at Cleveland (Lee 2-1), 7:05 p.m. LARGEST Harp to keep the Padres in the they kept the Padres scoreless again in the 4th on a Toronto (Lilly 2-1) at Baltimore (Bedard 4-1), 7:05 p.m. game and Kevin Leonard in every inning but the sec- n RBI by Derrick Hensley Texas (Loe 0-2) at Tampa Bay (McClung 1-3), ~ PICK-UP ACCESSORIES ~ 7:15 p.m. pitched a scoreless sixth ondnd to keep the Giants in scoring Bernardo Avalos and Seattle (Pineiro 2-2) at Minnesota (Baker 1-2), 8:10 p.m. inning to earn his first save of the game. scored two more in the fifth Oakland (Zito 1-2) at L.A. Angels (Carrasco 0-1), 10:05 p.m. Lakeport Camper the year. The Giants began to chip on three walks and a base hit Tuesday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m. The Giants got solid pitch- away at the lead in the third by Jeffrey Piver. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. N.Y.Yankees at Boston, 7:05 p.m. ing performances from both with a leadoff double by Piver went 2-for-3 for the Kansas City at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. their starter Antonio Lopez Derrick Hensley who later Giants who also got hits from Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Featuring Texas at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m. and reliever Cody Akin as scored on a sharply hit ball by Derrick McCain, Cody Akin Seattle at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Trez Foord. The Giants scored and David San Diego. NHL NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm •263-7755 Smith’s leg lands with Bolts Ottawa vs. Tampa Bay By BERNIE WILSON kickoffs because Kaeding Smith hasn’t kicked a field The Associated Press doesn’t have the leg strength goal since 2002, when he was Win $50,000 This Season! SAN DIEGO — At first to do that well enough. 22-of-24 for Virginia. glance, the San Diego Kaeding will continue to han- He’s done nothing but kick- It’s the Pizza Factory - Teamwork - Harvest Market - North Coast Brewing Company Chargers’ draft seems to have dle field goal attempts and offs since. Of his 66 kickoffs Bobby Beathard’s fingerprints PATs. last season, 54 reached the all over it. Kaeding is best known for end zone, resulting in 38 96.7 FM Beathard and his oddball missing a 40-yard field goal touchbacks. drafts are long gone, but the attempt in overtime in a 20-17 Smith said he had low KMFB Chargers spent the weekend home playoff loss to the New expectations about getting making selections that at least York Jets following the 2004 drafted. ”I didn’t want to be raised a few eyebrows. season. disappointed, but I knew it TRIPLE PLAY INNINGS CONTEST They spent their first-round If Smith makes the roster, wasn’t outside the realm of pick on a cornerback who the Chargers will have four possibility,” he said. ”I’m Send your name & phone number made one college start, their specialists, including punter ecstatic. I couldn’t have asked second-rounder on an offen- Mike Scifres and deep snap- to be put in a better situation on a postcard or postcards to: sive tackle with a back condi- per David Binn. with a better team. tion and their third-rounder on Then again, this is the team ”It looks like it’s going to Triple play Innings/KMFB a guy who will be the third- that carried four quarterbacks be an opportunity there to be string quarterback. in 2004, and late in the 2001 used where I’m best-suited, 101-E Boatyard Drive On Sunday, they used a season brought in Steve doing kickoffs,” he said. “I sixth-round pick on Virginia Christie to take over field- spent my college career spe- Fort Bragg, CA 95437 kicker Kurt Smith, even goal attempts from erratic cializing in that. I feel com- though Nate Kaeding will be Wade Richey. fortable doing it.” If your name is Drawn & the Giants turn a Triple Play entering just his third season. 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up the left boards and shot scratched rookie defenseman Sharks from the left circle, and Shea Weber for the first time Bernier redirected it past in this series, giving veteran Kobe clutch as Lakers Continued from Page 6 Mason with 0.3 seconds left center Yanic Perreault his first on the clock. The green light start with defenseman Marek passed it to Marleau in the marking the end of the period Zidlicky feeling better. ... The crease where he tipped it past take 3-1 lead on Suns went off, and officials Predators reassigned right Chris Mason’s outstretched skate. reviewed the video. wing Jordin Tootoo, who Bryant hits last second shot The Predators opened with With fans chanting “No played in the first three games a flurry and took nine of the goal! No goal!” officials ruled of this series, to Milwaukee of first 12 shots. But Toskala the puck crossed the line the AHL on Sunday. He By JOHN NADEL stopped each shot, and the before time expired. scored a goal in Milwaukee’s The Associated Press Sharks took eight of the last Notes: San Jose scratched 4-1 Game 7 win over Iowa. ... LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles nine shots in the first period. center Alyn McCauley. He has Nashville coach Barry Trotz is Lakers needed two last-gasp shots from Scott Hannan started the played most of this season 3-8 in the playoffs, while San Kobe Bryant to beat the Phoenix Suns. first goal by getting the puck with a leg injury that may Jose coach Ron Wilson’s And two uncharacteristic mistakes from to Milan Michalek who took it need surgery. ... Nashville career record is 33-32. Phoenix star Steve Nash. Bryant made a looping runner with seven- tenths of a second left in the fourth quarter to force overtime, and a 17-footer as time inning to go up 11-5. The Royals scored one run expired to lift the Lakers to an improbable A’s Luke Hudson (0-3) relieved in the first inning when 99-98 victory over the Suns and a 3-1 lead in Joel Peralta to start the inning Blanton misplayed Teahen’s the first-round Western Conference playoff Continued from Page 6 and failed to record an out, bases-loaded grounder, and ANG Newspapers series. Kobe Bryant won three straight NBA giving up a walk and two sin- got within 5-2 in the third on “It was the most fun shot I’ve ever hit, just problems getting a starter gles and then hitting Jason Emil Brown’s RBI double. titles with the Los Angeles Lakers because it’s us, enjoying this as a unit,” from 2000-2002. deep into the game, but fell Kendall to force in a run. Blanton’s error was one of Bryant said regarding the latest in a long line apart in the Athletics’ six-run “It’s not a matter of getting three by Oakland, which had of buzzer-beaters during his 10-year career. behind hitters and them get- played errorless ball in its sixth. Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal led the Joe Blanton (3-2) earned ting hits today,” Hudson said. three previous games and he returned to the game early in the fourth the win despite issuing a “It’s a matter of not being able committed just two errors in Lakers to three championships, from 2000- quarter, but quickly added: “We still had our career-high five walks in five to put guys away when I get its previous seven. 02, but with O’Neal gone, last year’s team chances to win.” innings. He gave up five runs ahead in the count. There’s Kerry Robinson, called up failed to make the playoffs. He shot 2-of-11 after halftime. — four earned — and six hits, just no reason for that.” Saturday from Triple-A Many thought it would be the same story Regarding Bryant, Nash said: “It was and struck out four. Kotsay slammed a two-run Omaha, had three hits for the this season. But now, the Lakers are one win amazing. He had two opportunities and made “I don’t think I’ve ever double off Andrew Cisco to Royals. away from advancing to the second round. two great shots.” walked that many people — I make it 8-5, just missing a Notes: Royals DH Mike “I have played a lot of playoff basketball Phoenix’s Tim Thomas expressed anger mean minor leagues, college, home run when the ball struck Sweeney returned to the line- and I have never had a game quite like this, and frustration concerning the big plays anything,” Blanton said. “I a pad at the top of the wall in up Sunday after sitting out with our backs against the wall, seemingly involving Nash. just feel like I was barely right center and bounced back Saturday’s game with a sore out of it, and us just battling back and getting “We have Nash, the NBA’s MVP last year, missing all day.” into the outfield. back. He went 0-for-4 with a this ‘W,”’Bryant said. “We matured about 10 and he can’t get a call,” Thomas said, allud- Chavez and Swisher both “Kotsay had the biggest walk. ... The A’s held OF to 15 years today. We did a lot of growing up ing to the play when Parker stole the ball. homered off Royals starter blow for us, I thought,” man- Milton Bradley out for a third in this game.” “Boris and Steve called timeout, but we Scott Elarton, who lasted only ager Ken Macha said. straight game with a sore left The Lakers, who have won the last three did not get the call,” Thomas said of the play 2 1-3 innings. Chavez hit a Two more runs scored knee and also said he has games, can win the best-of-seven series leading to the jump ball. “It was the most dif- two-run shot to center field in when Swisher’s long fly ball some pain low in his right Tuesday night in Phoenix. A sixth game, if ficult loss, by far, of my career.” the first inning and Swisher hit center fielder Esteban side. Manager Ken Macha necessary, would be Thursday night at Lamar Odom led the Lakers with 25 added a three-run drive in the German in the face and rolled said there are no immediate Staples Center. points, eight rebounds and five assists. second for a 5-1 lead. away for a three-base error. plans to put Bradley on the The Suns appeared to have the game won Bryant had 24 points and eight assists, Johnson added a solo Swisher, who was credited disabled list. ... The Royals late in the fourth quarter and again in over- Kwame Brown added 12 points and 10 homer off Ambiorix Burgos in with a sacrifice fly, then sent CF David DeJesus to time, but the Lakers took advantage of rebounds, and Devean George scored 11 the ninth. It was his second of scored on Chavez’s RBI sin- Arizona on Sunday to contin- Nash’s mistakes. points — all but two in the fourth quarter. the season. gle. ue rehab work on his strained Nash made a 3-pointer with 50 seconds Nash led the Suns with 22 points and 11 Mark Teahen’s three-run Kotsay added an RBI sin- left hamstring. ... Kendall has left in overtime to give the Suns a 98-95 assists, but scored only six points after half- homer in the bottom of the gle in the seventh, beating out been hit by a pitch 201 times lead. Bryant’s layup with 11.7 seconds time. fifth tied it at 5, but the A’s a close play at first, to give the in his career, seventh in the remaining drew the Lakers within one point, Diaw had 21 points, eight rebounds and responded with their big sixth A’s a 12-5 lead. majors. and Luke Walton tied Nash up with 6.1 sec- seven assists, Shawn Marion had 20 points onds to play. and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 2:37 Walton won the tip, with Bryant chasing left in the fourth quarter, and Thomas scored he can run and he can cover,” in 2006. the ball down near the scorer’s table and then 12 points. Defense Shell said of Bing. “Those are Raiders’ owner Al Davis dribbling to the right corner of the key, “I thought we had it won twice,” Marion qualities that a linebacker has was critical of Oakland’s where his ninth field goal in 14 tries swished said. Continued from Page 6 to have. The key thing for us offensive line during the off- through cleanly. The Suns took what appeared to be a safe is can he add the weight and season and understandably so. “It felt routine to me,” Bryant said. 90-85 lead on Diaw’s foul shot with 12.6 came across the board that we not lose the speed.” Despite the additions of wide The Lakers then mobbed their superstar, seconds remaining, but Parker made a 3- felt we couldn’t pass on, we Boothe, who suffered a receiver Randy Moss and run- who has become more of a facilitator than a pointer with 7.9 seconds left to draw the would have taken the offen- broken hand in 2003 while ning back LaMont Jordan a scorer during this series, with his output Lakers within two. He was 1-of-10 from the sive guy.” tucking in his jersey, spent the year ago, the Raiders finished dropping more than a dozen points from his field before that. last two seasons playing tack- Bing, a first-team All- just 4-12, were ranked only 35.4-point average during the regular season. Phoenix then called a timeout, and Parker le at Cornell but will be America pick as a senior, 21st in total offense, 23rd in “I have been involved in a lot of wild moved to guard in Oakland. made his big steal from Nash shortly after started 35 games in three sea- scoring and gave up 45 sacks. Morris may get an initial look ones, and that one was right up there,” said the Suns inbounded the ball in their front- sons as the Trojans’ strong “First of all, we need to get Phil Jackson, who has coached an NBA court. George got the ball to Bryant for the safety but will be moved to at long-snapper but could push incumbent starter Jake the guys up front stronger and record-tying nine championship teams game-tying basket. linebacker with the Raiders, including three with the Lakers. who were extremely thin at Grove for the center job. better,” said Shell, a Hall of “We made big shots, but they made bigger the position last year. Grove opened 2005 as Fame tackle during his 15- The shot Bryant made to tie the game at shots,” Suns coach Mike D’Antoni said. Kirk Morrison led Oakland Oakland’s starting center but year NFL career. “If we do 90 and force overtime was made possible Bryant played only 9 1/2 minutes in the in tackles as a rookie and vet- was bothered by a shoulder that, then we’ll be OK.” when Smush Parker poked the ball away first half because of foul trouble, but the eran Danny Clark’s leadership injury that required surgery McMahan was selected by from Nash. Suns failed to take advantage. The game was proved valuable in 2005 but early in the season. He split Oakland with the 255th over- Phoenix’s James Jones then failed to score tied 41-all at halftime. the team had little depth time between center and left all pick. It is the third time in after taking a lob pass near the Lakers’ bas- Notes: The Lakers have won 12 of their beyond that. guard, though Shell said the four years the Raiders have ket as the fourth period ended. last 13 home games and 14 of their last 18 “He can play in the box and team will keep Grove at center had the final pick in the draft. Nash wouldn’t say he got fouled on either overall. ... The Lakers outrebounded the big play he was involved in. Suns 42-41 after outrebounding them 53-34 “In those situations, those are tough calls in Game 3, which they won 99-92. ... No because I assumed it would be third home run of the year and to make,” he said. “The first one, I slipped. team coached by Jackson has ever lost a Giants called a strike. I didn’t see him second of the trip. He has hit “The second was pretty physical. Boris series when leading 2-1, going 22-0 in such punch out Barry, I saw him safely in nine of his last 12 (Diaw) was calling time out. I don’t know. It situations. ... Marion got his first double- Continued from Page 6 make the call at third. I games, batting .375 (15-for- was a jump ball. double of the series. He was third in the thought the pitch was a strike. 40) with three homers and 12 “There were some costly plays down the NBA with 60 during the regular season ... the Padres in San Diego. I heard Barry say ’You’ve got RBIs during that stretch. stretch that didn’t go our way. We did every- Lakers C Chris Mihm was on the inactive list Bonds doubled in a run in to be kidding me.”’ Estrada added run-scoring thing we could to win the game. It wasn’t because of his sprained right ankle. He the seventh for his 1,357th The seven-time NL MVP singles in the fourth and sixth meant to be.” missed 17 of the final 18 games of the regu- extra-base hit, moving past came up with the bases empty innings to finish with season Nash also said his back stiffened up after lar season and hasn’t played in this series. Babe Ruth and into sole pos- with two outs in the fourth and highs in hits and RBIs. session of third place. walked on five pitches as fans Eric Byrnes had an RBI triple and Chad Tracy hit a Stan Musial is next at 1,377 booed. Alou was pleased with the two-run double for Arizona. and home run king Hank After Webb allowed Randy Aaron is the leader with first month for Bonds, who batted .277 in April with three Winn’s first-inning single, he 1,477. retired 16 of his next 17 bat- Webb (4-0) held Bonds at home runs and 10 RBIs while drawing 26 walks — 12 inten- ters and didn’t allow another 711 home runs — three from tional. hit until Winn’s leadoff triple tying Ruth for second place. “I expected more or less a in the seventh. “I thought he’d probably month like that,” Alou said. 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DIRECTIONS: A. Using each "Chaos Grid" number with its letter one time, arrange the numbers with their letters for the "Order Grid" so each vertical column, horizontal row, and two diagonals each ADD to numbers inside thick lined cells. B. Some correct numbers with their letters have been put into the "Order Grid" to get you started. Also, above the "Order Grid" is a "Decoded Message" clue. C. After you have solved the "Order Grid" doing as direction "A" says, put the let- ters from horizontal rows, from left to right, under "Decoded Message" and make words to form the answer.

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Dear Annie: My friend, “Lisa,” and I both an unhealthy dependence. However, what Lisa her. gave birth to daughters seven years ago, and we chooses to do in her own home is her business. Dear Annie: Nearly 46 million Americans both breastfed our infants. Lisa had another two The friendship need not suffer. If it makes you are living without health care coverage, includ- children and breastfed those infants as well, but ANNIE’S MAILBOX uncomfortable, arrange to see Lisa outside her ing 8 million children. As costs go up, fewer she also continued breastfeeding the others. By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar home, and have your daughters play together at individuals and families have insurance, and Now her children are 7, 5 and 3, and all of them your house. fewer businesses can afford to offer insurance to are still breastfeeding. Dear Annie: I have a friend, “Delores,” who their employees. Already, one in seven Last month, I took my daughter over to Lisa’s this situation. I’m not sure I understand it, either. continually asks for advice, but she has never Americans is uninsured. America can do better. house to play. I was shocked when the 3-year- Annie, I have no problem with breastfeeding taken it. After many years of this, I finally told From May 1-7, Presidents Ford and Carter old walked up to his mother, pulled up her shirt, infants, but these are walking, talking children her to stop asking and figure things out for her- will co-chair a nonpartisan campaign, “Cover and started breastfeeding while we were sitting who attend school. Am I a prude? And, if this is self. the Uninsured Week,” calling on people from all at the kitchen table having lunch. Later, as we normal, how should I have behaved? I have not Now Delores has started asking me questions walks of life to put politics aside and make sat talking in the family room, her 5-year-old gotten together with Lisa in her home since this in my field of expertise. Yet, whenever I give health coverage a top national priority. During son did the same thing. My chin almost hit the happened, and frankly, I’m not sure I want to. her an answer, she argues about it. My husband the week, we will highlight the issue through floor. I didn’t say anything, but Lisa noticed I But our daughters are in the same class at says she is arguing because I’m not giving her events in all 50 states and the District of was uncomfortable. She said, “Breastfeeding is school, so I am bound to see her somewhere. the answer she wants. What do you think? -- Columbia. Bewildered I hope your readers will get involved by healthy for the children.” Tell me what to do. -- Red- Faced Friend Dear Red-Faced: While breastfeeding a tod- Dear Bewildered: We suspect Delores going to CoverTheUninsured.org. Together we After that, I excused myself and left with my would argue regardless of the answer. This is her can help make a difference in the lives of mil- daughter. 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Iraq. 939th base. Datebook: Monday, May 1, 2006 TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Martha Jane TODAY’S QUOTE: “In war, you can be Burke (Calamity Jane) (1852-1903), frontier- killed only once, but in politics, many times.” Today is the 121st day of 2006 and the 43rd In 1948, the Democratic People’s Republic swoman; Jack Paar (1918-2004), TV host; -- Winston Churchill day of spring. of Korea (North Korea) was established, with John Woo (1946-), filmmaker/actor, is 60; TODAY’S FACT: Calamity Jane’s dying TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1898, the U.S. Kim Il Sung as president. Tim McGraw (1967-), musician, is 39; Wes wish was to be buried next to Wild Bill Navy, led by Commodore George Dewey, In 2003, Pres. George W. Bush landed on Anderson (1969-), filmmaker, is 37. Hickok in Deadwood, S.D. defeated the Spanish Pacific fleet during the an aircraft carrier off the California coast to TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1991, Rickey TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon Spanish-American War. give his “Mission Accomplished” speech on Henderson of the Oakland A’s stole his record (April 27) and first quarter (May 5).

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304-06 300-06 HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP 4-25,5-2,5/06 4-25,26,27,28,29,30,5-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9/06 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED Bids and Quotations are requested from all NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE Clinical Social INSURANCE C.S.R. Real Goods seeks an subcontractors, suppliers, small businesses, and all EMPLOYMENT NOW CASE NO.: SCUK CVPB ’06 24795 Worker, CF - Dept of GENERAL Requires people, asst. manager for its certified D.B.E. firms for the following: and TRAINING ACCEPTING To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent Corrections and MANAGER/ phone, computer skills. Hopland retail store. CALTRANS PROJECT NO. 01-397514 creditors, and persons who may otherwise be Rehab, Div of Adult WORKER I Must be willing to APPLICATIONS Must have 1 yr. exp. in REALIGN HIGHWAY WITH TWO BRIDGES IN INNOVATED interested in the will or estate, or both, of: BERNICE Parole Operations, Mendocino obtain insurance mgmt. w/ a retail MENDOCINO COUNTY LEADER Parole Outpatient County license. Hours 9-5, 5 Cypress Ridge company whose SIMMONS BID DATE: May 9, 2006 @ 2:00 PM Clinic - Ukiah; $3321- Department of days per week.Send Apartments annual sales are at A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: We are soliciting bids for the following: Competitive base, $4139 - $600 R&R. To reply to box 03070, c/o 520 Cypress St. least 1 million or 2 yrs. KENNETH RICHARD CHORD in the Superior Court Provide materials or subcontracts to perform Signs, Social Services. monthly incentive, Ft. Bragg, CA 95437 provide individual and Ukiah Daily Journal, sales exp. & a degree of California, County of Mendocino. Barricades, Guardrail, Striping, Fence, Erosion Job Alliance auto allowance. group therapy, case P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, in mrkting. retail or THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Ctrl/Landscaping, Underground Utilities, Reinforcing Program HUD subsidized management and CA 95482 mgmt. Prof. exp. must Steel, Concrete Rail, Clearing, Earthwork, Prestressing, Biweekly Salary- The Hometown senior housing to Kenneth Richard Chord be appointed as personal community resource include scheduling, Minor Concrete, Shotcrete, A.C. Paving, Electrical, $1245-$1514 Shopper LABORERS income qualified representative to administer the estate of the development for the merchandising, inv. Concrete Curbs/Gutters/SW. Seeking individuals to based out of the for FT Pole clearers. applicants. decedent. mentally ill and sexual control & time mgmt. Plans may be purchased from State of California Dept. facilitate a client’s beautiful Ukiah valley, Drug screen, clean THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, offending parole Computer literacy req. of Transportation Plans and Document Section, transition from public and serving two DMV, union. Call Dan. Must be 62+ or if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils population of the Ukiah F/T salary w/bene. 1120 N. St., Room 200, Sacramento, CA 95814-5605, assistance to counties, needs an 707-367-1609 mobility impaired. are available for examination in the file kept by the court. Parole Unit. MSW knowledge of envir. (916-654-4490) fax 916-654-7028). Cost: $35 for non employment. Exp. in aggressive thinking required, LCSW is Lawson friendly prod. and/or THE PETITION requests authority to administer the bidders. vocational guidance or leader with a strong desirable. Contact Station/Shotgun in renew. energy a plus. estate under the Independent Administration of Balfour Beatty Construction, Inc. employment counseling conviction for success. Deborah Gonzels @ Hopland. MOD Pos. Email resume to Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal 2333 Courage Drive, Suite C and some college The person who will 510-622-2551 P/T, wkds, evngs. Call jelias@ representative to take many actions without obtaining Fairfield, CA 94533 preferred. Full time take on the lead 744-1977 realgoods.com or court approval. Before taking certain very important Lic. No. 89475 w/benefits. Closes: management position CMA for Licensed Nurses fax 707-744-1342. actions, however, the personal representative will be Phone (707) 427-8900 Fax (707) 427-8901 Dermatology office - 5/19/06. for info call 707- for this 40,000 weekly who enjoy seniors. RN Case Manager required to give notice to interested persons unless Contact: Betty Rizzio med office exp a+, 467-5866 or to apply direct mail product We have a Please call position available in they have waived notice or consented to the proposed 100% Performance and Payment Bonds may be 30-40 hrs/wk. Wage online go to: will have advertising $3,000.00,hire-on 707-964-7715 friendly, team oriented action).The independent administration authority will required. Contact Balfour Beatty Construction, Inc. DOE. Fax resume to www.mss.ca.gov sales, leadership track bonus and a great for bonding and insurance “Career record, and a desire non-profit office, helping be granted unless an interested person files an objection 462-2547 or mail to shift differential. assistance. 145 Hospital Dr., Opportunities” to be innovative and Nurses SNF & ACUTE frail elders remain at to the petition and shows good cause why the court Please contact An Equal Opportunity Employer Ukiah. Excellent have management or RN’s LPNs CNA’s home. PHN or BSN Elderly paraplegic Barry at Lakeport should not grant the authority. opportunity for related experience. Days/Pms/Nocs preferred. 32hrs/wk, female needs help. Skilled Nursing A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 12, HELP qualified & friendly We offer a competitive 8 hrs or 12 hr Shifts $2848-3139/mo. exc. ben. Personal care & light Center, 263-6101 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept.: E, located at: 10 NOTICES 120 WANTED person. compensation and Per-Diem or TRAVEL Call 468-9347, 301 S. housework 462-2680 Positions COURTHOUSE, 100 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 Pinoleville benefits package. Sell State, Ukiah. EOE TEACHER - LIKE Call David @ IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you Pomo Nation COOK PT EMPLOYMENT me on why this is the RN/Assistant SPECIAL job for you. CHILDREN? 916-275-0165 Director Lakeport should appear at the hearing and state your objections 30 day open Apply in person TRAINING Email your salary This might be Skilled Nursing or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Citizenship EDUCATION 1343 S. Dora St. POSSIBILITIES. history, the job for you. $3000.00 Sign on Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. Application packets are (autism) Youth Ages 17-21. COUNSELOR requirements, & CHILDCARE This challenging IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor available at FT (7 Hrs/5 Days) Ukiah area call Tapestry Family resume to WORKERS, position is full-time of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court 367 N. State St. $27.84-$46.36/hr 467-5924 On-Site Apartment Services Publisher ALL SHIFTS. with On-Call duties. Suite 204 BA degree & Management and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed Support Counselor to EMPLOYMENT Kevin McConnell F/T 4 day week. Starting Long term care Ukiah, CA 95482 appropriate CA Sp Prop. Mgt. firm seeks by the court within four months from the date of first work with children TRAINING udjpublisher@ salary $9.40 per hour. experience preferred Ed Teaching qualified individual/ issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the and families, in POSSIBILITIES pacific.net. On call $9 per hour. but willing to train the Credential req’d. Exp team for 68-unit apt. California Probate Code.The time for filing claims will 20 PERSONALS homes, community Youth Ages 17-21. Qualifications: Pass right individual. in autism required. 3 community. Must be not expire before four months from the hearing date Looking for woman in her and in after-school Ft. Bragg/Willits area Graveyard shift medical and drug exam, Excellent salary. Join yrs. teaching exp. in sp. friendly, noticed above. 40’s, slim to med. build to program in Ukiah. call 456-3778 WORKING with kids, TB test, criminal our team of health ed. preferred. MA responsible & get out of this rain go to Requires AA, BA, MA small homelike background check and care professionals. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you preferred. EXPERIENCED professional; office & movies and dine out, or MSW & experience environment, good pay have valid Cal. Drivers Contact Barry Loflin, are a person interested in the estate, you may file with Mendocino County MAINTENANCE basic maint. skills req. likes to have fun & with children in & benefits. Fax resume license. R.N. Director of the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) Office of P/T ON CALL Salary + 2 bd. apt. (no motorcycle rides. PO Box mental health or to 463-6957 GREAT NEW Nursing. Ph: (707) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets Education Apply in person pets please). Visit our 1872, Willits, Ca. 95490 rehabilitative setting. MEDICAL, DENTAL, 263-6101, Fax: 263- or of any petition or account as provided in Probate For an app packet 1343 S. Dora St. office for details & Leave phone number. $18 to $21 per hour; Head Start Teacher VISION PKG. 6300 call visit application: Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form depending on Family Assistance Salary $12-$13 per hr. matching 403B TSA LOST & www.mcoe.us/jobs Realty World is available from the court clerk. education and Representative I- Please apply or send Plan, paid holidays & SECRET 30 FOUND or call Selzer Realty ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: experience. Benefits. Ukiah Resume to: vacation, paid training’s, SHOPPERS Found Small Dog Black 707-467-5012 300 E. Gobbi St., Velina C. Underwood 463-3300 for (Eligibility Worker I) Pinoleville Native on duty meals. Needed to Evaluate & White long hair Oak DEADLINE: 5/11/06 Ukiah. P.O. Box 862 application packet. Mendocino American Head Start FREE Co-op Day Care Local Businesses. Manor Park 500 Pinoleville Dr. Provided Gualala, CA 95445 ADMIN ASS’T Apply by 5/05/06 PACU/PRE-OP RN Flexible hrs, E-mail 972-2522 County Ukiah, Ca. 95482 Apply: (707) 884-1066 Immediate Position. Per Diem Req’d 800-585-9024 COUNTER SALES Department of 707-468-3835 TRINITY YOUTH /s/Dansie Allen Little Must be proficient in & OR RN ext 6520 100 INSTRUCTION Ukiah Valley Lumber Social Services. SERVICES DANSIE ALLEN LITTLE Word, Quickbooks Pro, is looking for a FT, PT,PD Cosmetology- Salary $1076-$1308/Bi- Heavy Equipment 915 W. Church St. or SENTRY MARKET Excel. Strong motivated person Day shift No On-Call, Manicuring Classes Weekly Operator on line@ *Night Crew w/exp. communication skills, for lumber sales. Mendocino Redwood No Wknds. 250-06 Ukiah Beauty College Challenging wwwtrinitycfs.org *Cashier P/T w/exp. organized, detail Retail exp., math & Company, LLC Ukiah Surgery Center 4-17,24,5-1/06 Enroll Now 462-8831 positions available *Meat Cutter P/T oriented. Anderson computer skills are determining Navarro Office. Seasonal 467-2120 Mendocino County Local Agency *Courtesy Clerks, HELP Valley office, a plus. Applicants are eligibility for public position, competitive Primary Grade Formation Commmission (LAFCO) Competitive wages & 120 WANTED email resume to subject to pre- assistance benefits. wage. Class A license Teacher 05-06 school Notice of Public Member Openiing friendly workplace $8- $10.75 hr. [email protected] employment drug Clerical exp. 2 yrs. or pref. Exp. with dozer, yr, FT, temp position April 5, 2006 screen. Pick up Apply in person 2655 MORNING, EVE. & APPLIANCE/ 60 college excavator, backhoe, Maintenance w/bene. $35,374- The Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission application at E Hwy 20 274-0316 NIGHT SHIFTS CUST. SERVICE credits required. For lowbed & other heavy Warehouse $44,337/yr. Valid CA (LAFCO) is seeking a public member. This position 901 S. State St. equip. & 2 yrs. road No exp. Pd. training ENTRY LEVEL! info call 707-467- position with the cred req’d. Apply Sara SERVICE is selected and appointed by a majority vote of the maint & const. projects on provided. Cooking, Due to expansion, DELIVERY DRIVER 5866 or go to California I., Anderson Vly District COORDINATOR six elected members of the Commission; the appointee logging roads req. Ability our company is looking Class A or B license www.mss.ca.gov to Conservation Corps Office, Box 457, (Case Mgr) must receive an affirmative vote of at least one of the cleaning, driving & to perform routine maint. providing living skills for 10-15 individuals to Must be over 21. ”Career Opportunities” in Ukiah. $10.25 per Boonville, CA 95415 F/T position in beautiful members selected by the other appointing authorities Closes 5/12/16 on equip & team oriented. assist. to adults w/ start immediately. 40hrs + OT w/benefits. hr plus some PRINCIPAL Ukiah, CA in Children’s (county-cities-districts). LAFCO, established by state 455 Kunzler Ranch Rd. Call 707-485-6742. developmental *merchandising benefits. For info. Sue McKinleyville Middle Unit. Bilingual-Spanish law, has regulatory power over formation and Ukiah Family Advocate for E Visit www.mrc.com disabilities. Will *assembly/display or Merrillyn at 707- School (6-8), 208 days speaker. Requires M/A, boundary changes of cities and special districts in *able to lift 25 lbs. Center’s EOE/ADA 463-2822.EOE consider resp. Hi. Schl. DRIVER Mon-Fri. F/T. /yr $73,995-$83,200. BA or RN lic. + relevant Mendocino County. Among the purposes of LAFCO Migrant Head Start Exc. benefit pkg. Apps Sr. 485-0165, 468-0602 $1600/mo. Must be able to drive 24 High End Winery in pd. exp. in human are discouraging urban sprawl, preserving open space Prgrm in Cloverdale MASON OR TILE & info at the Per co. agreement. ft. Bobtail. Must be reliable, Anderson Valley has services + knowledge and agriculture land, efficiently providing government 40hr/wk; seasonal INSTALLER. McKinleyville Union ROP TEACHER - Will train, no exp. nec. pass background & drug positions in tasting of dev. disability issues. services and encouraging the orderly formation and position; benefits; Journeyman skill School District, 2275 COMPUTER 707-462-9001 test. Good pay. & benefits. room; Weddings & Salary range $2674 to development of local agencies based on local $13.47/hr w/potential up level. F/T-10 mo/yr, Central Ave, APPLICATIONS Please send resume to $16.41/hr. Must have Event Planning. $3762/mo. + exc. bene. conditions and circumstances. Assistant McKinleyville, Ca Fort Bragg High to Box 03069 c/o AA in Social Services Submit resume to wage up to $19/hr Closes 5-10-06 Send Persons interested in serving in this capacity are Housekeeper At Orr 95519 707-839-1549. P/T (3hrs/dy, 5 dys/wk, Ukiah Daily Journal, & 1 yr. exp or training Standish Wine Co P.O. DOE. Clean DMV resume & invited to submit a leter of interest and resume to Hot Springs Fri-Tue Box 610 Deadline 5/30/06 4pm. 185 dys/yr) $26.52- P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, in social services or 462-7433 letter of interest to LAFCO. $44.15/hr. 29hrs/wk $10/hr Talmage 95481 Principle CA 95482 comb. of educ. & exp; H.R., RCRC, 1116 Minimum Requirements: Teach computer 462-6277 Mendocino Comm. Mckinleyville Middle DRIVERS - Golden Bilingual Howard Airport Park Blvd., A LAFCO public member commissioner cannot be an applications w/emphasis Health Clinic, Inc. School (6-8), 208 AUTO TECH State Overnight is hiring (English/Spanish) officer or employee of the County or any city or district Hospital days/yr $73,995- Ukiah, CA 95482, in web design and Exp. mech. needed. required; must have Executive Assistant with territory in Mendocino County and must exercise drivers with van or Positions $83,200. Exc. benefit e-mail: graphic arts. Reg. Apply in person valid CA driver’s license. Exp. professional his/her judgment on behalf of the interests of pickup w/shell for local ✔RN, ICU, Sur- pkg. Apps & info at the [email protected] teaching cred not req’d. West Coast Muffler More info contact: M. admin. to support busy residents, owners and the public as a whole. morning small package gery, ER, Med/ Mckinleyville Union g. or fax: 707-462-4280 Desig. Subj. Cred issued 850 S. State St. Zamora @ 530-668- Term of Office: delivery routes based in Surg. COO & HR dept. Must School District, 2275 “EOE-M/F” based upon work exper. 4783., 39839 County Four years, but the appointee serves at the will of the Brutacao Winery Mendocino County area. ✔Various shifts. be a self starter, Central Ave, Mendocino Rd 17A, Woodland, SHORT TERM commission and may be removed without couse at Tasting Room Earn $10.00 per hour ✔Dietitian advanced computer & McKinleyville, CA County Office of CA 95995 530-668- THERAPUTIC HOME any time. in Philo. plus mileage ✔Medical Records organizational skills. 95519 707-839-1549. Education 4783 deadline: 5 pm FOR Meetings: Call Jill 895-2152 reimbursement plus Director Deadline 5/30/06 4pm 5/12/06 EOE Excellent benefits & CHILDREN SEEKS 1st Monday of every month, 10:00 a.m., Ukiah City For an app additional reimbursement ✔Occupational Deburring/utility FT compensation. DOE. PT SERVER/ MATURE Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Drive, Ukiah. packet visit based on local fuel Therapist days. Must be able to Maintenance Fax: 468-0793 COUNTER HELP. RESPONSIBLE & Mail Leter of Interest and resume to: www.mcoe.us/jobs or cost. Benefits available ✔Clinical Lab Apply within perform multiple tasks. Associate [email protected] PROFESSIONAL Frank McMichael LAFCO Executive Officer 200 call including health Scientist Schat’s Bakerie’s Self motivated, able to Busy Prop. Mgt. firm INDIVIDUAL FOR South School Street Ukiah, CA 95482. 707-467-5012 work unsupervised. coverage and 401K with seeks motivated, ✔Radiology NEW EXCITING 113 W. Perkins St. ask POSITION IN UKIAH Application Deadline: DEADLINE: 5/4/06 Manual dexterity req. Company match. dependable, individual Technologist POSITION WORKING for Lisa 6 wks pd vacation May 15, 2006-12:00 Noon (Applications received after Able to lift up to 60 lbs. Call Steven Koller w/basic construction ✔Maintenance WITH KIDS CNA’s F/T, P/T, days READERS WANTED 401 K. Day & Eve this date and time will not be considered). Willing to train. $10/hr 866-779-7726. exp. for F/T position. Worker 6 wks pd vacation Local 4 month project. Interview: & PM’s. + benefits. Pre emply. Must have reliable ✔Mainenanc clerk avail. Prior work in Drivers-Class A. Night 401 K. Day & Eve May work from home. All applicants that meet the deadline will be allowed Great working cond. phys + drug test req. vehicle & valid DL. ✔Registration Clerk Human services Pref. shift, chips, avail. Small homelike Contract basis, potential to make a five-minute presentation and the commission Apply in person Send resume to Benefit pkg avail. ✔Respiratory earn $10 hr w/ possible Small homelike local haul. Current environment, good pay will interview the applicants in open session at the June Valley View Skilled 3501 N. State St. Apply at Selzer Therapist bonus. Contact Dr.Wirth environment, good pay DMV printout 5, 2006 meeting. Nursing Center, Ukiah, CA 95482 or Realty 300 E. Gobbi Apply on line at & benefits. Fax resume 462-3300 or & benefits. Fax resume 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah 459-4131 fax 462-3576 St., Ukiah HowardHospital.com to 463-6957. [email protected] to 463-6957. 14- MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

HELP HELP BUSINESS APARTMENTS HOMES WANTED TO MISC. MISC. REC VEH 4X4'S 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 250 RENTALS 300 UNFURNISHED 330 FOR RENT 380 SHARE RENT 480 FOR SALE 480 FOR SALE 610 CAMPING 650 FOR SALE Social Worker for TRUE TO LIFE COMMERCIAL Downtn Ukiah studio. 2 bdrm Great Westside $450/mo. Furn. rm. DS Wood Shop Sale ‘62 GM 35’ RV/Bus ‘01 Ford Escape XLT foster family agency in CHILDREN’S LEASE UKIAH $550/mo. Garb. wtr. pd. location. $775. per month, incl. util.Kit. priv. No Perfect Condition. Redwood products, Detroit 318. Allison Sport Util. 4D Ukiah, to provide case SERVICES 2030 Industry Rd. No pets. . $1150. Sec Dep. No S/P/D. Dep. & ref. req. Only used for a used tools, etc. Trans. Fully converted. AC, P/S, P/W mgmnt services for 8 seeks 2 additional 1. 5000 Sq.Ft. Aprx. 357-5575 Avl. now! pets, no Sec 8. Jack Cox 468-5556 month. includes... The Sylvan Woods Year round liveable. $10,995 to 12 children/ youth. homes for Shelter Care w/400 sf office & Associates 462-6060 Urbs “Sims” game 3541 N. State St. Kubota gen. 13K. Ref# 3940-F54164 program In country 1 BDRM in house to F/T, $20-$24/hr + 2. 5000 Sq. Ft. Aprx. (new), Golden eye Bldg. G in back. Call for much more Novato Chevrolet Applicants need to have 2bd1ba.Ukiah-Gar. share. in Ukiah near benefits. 463-3300 720 sq ft clean room (new). Spitter Cell, 10-12 & 2-4 weekdays info. Must see to (866) 697-9168 at least 1 spare bdrm to small trailer. &shop. Util rm. N/P/S fairgrounds. $450 incl. ext.101 for app. Apply w/1500 sf office. starting May 1 til ? appreciate. Stored in house a child for up to N/sec. 8. $1100/mo. uti. 468-9332 new Metroid Demo by 5/8/06. Melanie 707-485-1328 $500mo. + Ukiah. $29,500. ‘02 Dodge 1500 PU 30 days. Guaranteed Credit chk. 485-0433 490-7157 Game. (208)267-3696 Quad Cab Short bd Social Worker monthly allotment. COMMERCIAL utils. + dep. Carrying Case. MP3 PETS & 3bd 2ba House Lrg. rm. $495. V8 Aut. AC, Shell True to Life Children’s Generous increase upon RESIDENTIAL & Player & headphones. 500 SUPPLIES ‘73 International Class placement. Income tax- 468-1257 Oak Manor area $495 dep. Util. incl. $15,995 Services seeks a OFFICE SPACE All for only $200 Call CHOC. LAB. PUPS. A exempt. Exp. with $1300/mo Pick up appl House priv. Ref# 3983-154685 person w/an MSW or AVAILABLE Lrg. 2 bd. w/carport. 468-0907 21’ Motor Home. children req. Parents will at Paoli 468-0244 Parents OFA Cert. equiv Masters degree For recorded Listings, N/S, N/P, $750+ sec. Novato Chevrolet receive training, + Social Mortgage & Reality Fine Art - Limited AKC Reg. Born 3/12 $800. 629-3284 for P/T foster care & Call 462-1840 Ext. 195 In Ukiah. Room in house. (866) 697-9168 Worker, in-home support 950 Waugh Ln Offering. Paintings 1st shots. Wormed & 5th Whl ‘93 Salem adoption work in & respite. Need 1 or 2- 462-5159 House priv. 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Further information can be or Products 468-3536 Mineral Makeup obtained by contacting the Contractors State or 468-7979 468-3529 309 A West Perkins St. 468-0123 License Board. 16 – MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 WEATHER THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: xxxx.xx feet; Storage: xx,xxx acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: xx cfs Outflow: xxx cfs Air quality – Ozone: xxxx ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: xxxxx ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: xxxxx ppm (.25 ppm) Daulton Abernathy Douglas Klyse Loan Consultant Loan Consultant FREE home appraisal at close of escrow 462-3332 or 866-874-3332 Complimentary preapprovals Top lawyer had ties to Pellicano L.A. Times By GREG RISLING have said they seized recordings of con- FBI agents, has said he had no knowl- The Associated Press versations between Pellicano and clients edge of any illegal activity by Pellicano. LOS ANGELES — When A-list stars but have not named them or revealed the The legal dispute with Shandling was stops reporter’s have legal troubles or need to negotiate content. settled out of court. seven-figure movie deals, they often “The government has a couple of Fields also represented talent manag- turn to powerhouse attorney Bert Fields. hoops to jump through to prove wrong- er Kenneth Starr in a lawsuit filed by The 77-year-old legal legend has built doing,” said Heidi Rummel, a former Stallone in February 2002. The action column, blog a reputation as one of the most feared lit- federal prosecutor and professor at the star claimed he was advised by Starr to igators in Hollywood while working for University of Southern California. keep his investment in Planet The Associated Press Sunday morning. Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise, Steven “They have to show that Pellicano got Hollywood restaurants even though LOS ANGELES — The The editor’s note said Spielberg and other celebrities. his information illegally and that Fields Starr told others the chain was headed Los Angeles Times Hiltzik would be reassigned Now, it’s Fields who may need help. knew he got it illegally,” she said. for bankruptcy. The suit was eventually announced it is discontinuing after serving a suspension. In recent months, prosecutors have Fourteen people have been charged settled. Fields built his reputation as a the column and Internet blog It said Hiltzik “has been investigating his involvement with so far in the case. civil litigator and says he’s never lost a of a Pulitzer Prize-winning acknowledged using pseudo- private investigator Anthony Pellicano, Among the most notable, “Die Hard” trial in which he was lead counsel. reporter because the paper nyms to post a single com- the suspected kingpin of a wiretapping director John McTiernan pleaded guilty DreamWorks studio co-founder says he posted items online ment on his blog on ring accused in a federal indictment of in April to making false statements to an Jeffrey Katzenberg hired him to pursue using assumed names. latimes.com and multiple threats and blackmail while digging up FBI agent, and former Hollywood his claim that The Walt Disney Co. The discontinuation of comments elsewhere on the dirt to help clients in legal disputes. Records president Robert Pfeifer admit- owed him a bonus worth as much as Michael Hiltzik’s Golden Web that dealt with his col- Prosecutors believe actor Sylvester ted hiring Pellicano to wiretap the phone $580 million when he left as studio boss State column, reported in an umn and other issues involv- Stallone was among the celebrities wire- of his former girlfriend as part of a legal in 1994. During the much-publicized editor’s note on the Times’ ing the newspaper.” tapped by Pellicano. dispute. Pellicano and Fields have trial, Fields managed to get then-Disney Web site Sunday, came a Hiltzik has been in a blog Fields began working with Pellicano worked together for a number of celebri- Chairman Michael Eisner to concede he week after the paper suspend- feud with Los Angeles County in the early 1990s and has acknowl- ties. In 1993, they helped defend singer may have said of Katzenberg: “I hate the ed Hiltzik’s Golden State Deputy District Attorney edged being a subject of the ongoing Michael Jackson against molestation little midget.” blog. The editor’s note said Patrick Frey, who writes the investigation. He denies knowing about allegations involving a 13-year-old boy. “He’s very smart, incredibly articu- the blog was also being dis- conservative blog Patterico’s any questionable tactics by the private Pellicano tried to discredit the boy’s late and has a razor-sharp mind,” continued. Pontifications. detective and is now waiting for prose- father by claiming he was trying to Katzenberg said about Fields, who won “Hiltzik did not commit That column recently con- cutors to decide whether to charge him. extort money from the pop star. a settlement in the case worth more than any ethical violations in his tended that Hiltzik had been Fields declined a request from The Both parted ways with Jackson $250 million. Cruise recruited Fields to newspaper column, and an posting messages to his blog Associated Press for an interview. before the entertainer reached a reported file a lawsuit against a publication that internal inquiry found no and other Web sites under “We have acknowledged in the past $25 million settlement with the boy’s claimed to have a videotape showing the inaccurate reporting in his assumed names such as that Mr. Fields and the firm engaged Mr. family. actor engaged in a homosexual act. The postings in his blog or on the Mikekoshi and Pellicano on a number of matters,” said Fields also hired Pellicano to investi- publication eventually printed a retrac- Web,” the editor’s note said. Nofanofcablecos. attorney Brian Sun, who represents the gate a lawsuit filed in 1999 against then- tion. Fields also beat back a plagiarism “But employing pseudonyms “Hiltzik and his pseudony- law firm where Fields works. talent manager Brad Grey by comedian claim against director Steven Spielberg constitutes deception and vio- mous selves have echoed each “We maintain that neither the firm Garry Shandling, who accused Grey of involving his 1997 slave story lates a central tenet of The others arguments, praised one nor any of its attorneys were involved in taking excessive commissions from his “Amistad.” Times’ ethics guidelines: Staff another, and mocked each any illegal activity,” he said. HBO series, “The Larry Sanders Show.” In a 1989 interview with American members must not misrepre- others enemies,” Frey wrote. To charge Fields, prosecutors would Grey now heads Paramount Pictures. Film magazine, Fields issued a warning sent themselves and must not Frey said he did not object likely need taped conversations between The federal indictment accuses to his legal opponents. conceal their affiliation with to anonymity on the Web but the two men or testimony by Pellicano Pellicano of paying a Los Angeles “When somebody does something to The Times.” rather to the use of “pseudo- against Fields. police officer to run Shandling’s name one of my clients, I tend to become very Hiltzik did not immediately nyms to pretend to be some- Pellicano, 62, has insisted he will not through government databases. angry and turn it into what I call a ’holy return phone or e-mail mes- thing or somebody they cooperate with authorities. Prosecutors Grey, who has been interviewed by war,”’ Fields said. sages seeking comment early aren’t.”

down operations, in part due to changes volunteers with a pair of firefighter’s they cannot manipulate the Fire in state law. “SB 1207-Romero 2002 boots when they join the department. river for political gain ever made department chiefs and directors A stipend of $8 per call is intended to Relief again,” Thompson said. Continued from Page 1 responsible for ensuring that volunteers provide the volunteers with enough Continued from Page 1 be trained to the same level as respon- money to replace their boots when they Thompson wrote a letter to people work out of the area and so are ders in full-time paid departments. are no longer serviceable. Volunteers and Nancy Pelosi would pro- Commerce Secretary Carlos unable to respond to calls during the day Unfortunately, many would-be volun- cover out of their own pocket expenses vide $81 million in emergence Gutierrez in early March of or to participate in the extensive training teers are unable to spend the time and incurred while on a call,” the grand jury appropriations for commercial this year to ask why no disas- required of department personnel. The money required not only to reach this states in its report. fisherman and distribute the majority of older residents in the level of training but to maintain it. “A crossroads at Comptche” funds through the Pacific ter determination had been Leggett area have already served in the As a result, many fire departments in States Marine Fisheries made. According to the letter, the county have had to face a drastic While this department “faces many fire department and are unwilling or Commission. 37 members of the House of unable to do so again. This leaves pri- shortage of people willing and able to challenges in the future, none of these are insurmountable,” the report states. “Without the emergency Representatives and three marily younger residents as the volun- volunteer,” the report states. disaster assistance provided in teer pool, most of whom do not have the “The fact that the chief and board of The Comptche Volunteer Fire members of the Senate asked Department also receives a high level of this legislation, the near clo- time,” the report states. directors are personally responsible for sures this year will force Gutierrez to expedite the “The Piercy Phoenix” this training was part of the reason that community support, according to the grand jury. The total 2005/20006 budget many fisherman to tie up their determination process in May The Piercy Fire Protection District the PFPD closed for more than 18 boats for good and never fish appears to be in even worse shape, months. ... ” for the CVFD is $66,681. of 2005. “A bright spot in Boonville” Like other small departments, the again,” Woolsey said. according to the grand jury report which The bill would also direct refers to the smallest fire protection dis- On a more positive note, the grand chief receives no compensation for his trict in the county as one that is in “a jury found the Anderson Valley Fire the Department of Commerce work, though he spends about 10 hours to complete a Klamath salmon truly hazardous position.” Department to be in “notably good con- per week on fire department business. The PFPD, which has a response area dition.” recovery plan within six The CVFD has a roster of 21 person- months of the bills passage. of approximately 100 square miles, By comparison, the Anderson Valley nel, which includes one chief, one train- receives less than $9,000 a year in prop- Fire Department -- which responds to The bill would also provide ing officer, one medical officer, six fire- $45 million for conservation erty tax revenue and some income from calls within an area covering approxi- fighters, and 12 additional personnel. donations and grants, according to the mately 200 square miles -- enjoys a high projects such as stream The CVFD is staffed entirely by volun- gauges, monitoring equip- grand jury report. The Piercy Fire level of support, and has a much larger teers who also cover out of their own Protection District chief on average, budget, according to the report. “The ment, fish passage projects spends 15 to 20 hours per week on fire 2005/2006 budget for the AVFD is pocket expenses incurred while on a and additional National call, according to the grand jury. Adv. Tix on Sale MISSION IMPOSSIBLE department business, though he receives $282,581,” the report states. Oceanic and Atmospheric 3 (PG-13) ★ “Employers in Comptche provide a Administration staff and Adv. Tix on Sale HOOT (PG) ★ no compensation for his time, the report The AVFD has a roster of 36 person- Adv. Tix on Sale POSEIDON (PG-13) ★ pool for volunteer firefighters and there- resources to track and study Adv. Tix on Sale THE DA VINCI CODE (PG-13) states. This department, too, has a roster nel, which includes one chief, one bat- ★ of nine volunteers, which includes the talion chief, eight captains, four lieu- by promote public safety for themselves Klamath River salmon. RV (PG) DIG (530) 750 THE WILD (G) DIG (445) 655 chief, an assistant chief, one training tenants, 20 firefighters and two cadets. and the entire community. It is in the “It will also contain mea- ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN (PG) DIG (1230 best interest of the county to support the 255 515) 730 officer, one safety officer, and five first “With the exception of the chief’s sures to revive the Klamath THE SENTINEL (PG-13) DIG (435) 710 responders. position, the AVFD is staffed entirely by CVFD as well as local employers,” the salmon and hold this adminis- SILENT HILL (R) - ID REQ'D DIG (415) 700 BENCHWARMERS (PG-13) DIG (510) 740 In January of 2004 the PFPD shut volunteers. The department provides grand jury states in its report. tration accountable to ensure Times For 5/1 ©2006