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7 58551 69301 0 FRIDAY Oct. 5, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 50 pages, Volume 149 Number 179 email: [email protected] Hopland-area deaths under investigation Body found in ditch occurred in the Hopland area, about one mile north of Highway Patrol, Avendano- Simas said CHP officers Posted online one a hit-and-run and the other Hopland. Castro was hit by a north- collected some car parts at at 10:42 a.m. By BEN BROWN a possible suicide. Police responded to the bound vehicle. scene that should help them Thursday. The Daily Journal At around 2:10 p.m. area and found the body of “It appears he had been hit identify the make and model Mendocino County law Wednesday, a bicyclist reported Augusto Avendano-Castro, by an unknown vehicle at an of the vehicle involved. enforcement officers are inves- seeing a dead body in a ditch on 27, of Mexico. According to unknown time,” said CHP tigating two deaths that have the east side of Highway 101 reports from the California Officer Robert Simas. See DEATHS, Page A-12 ukiahdailyjournal.com

HOMECOMING SPIRIT COMPETITIONS CONTINUE La Niña forecast By ZACK SAMPSEL The Daily Journal A cold low pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska has brought unseasonably cool temper- atures to Mendocino County this week, with some highs dipping 20 degrees below the year- ly average, according to the National Weather Service in Eureka. But the cold temperatures may not last through the winter, with La Niña creating the possibility of a warmer, wetter winter. This cold, low pressure system is forcing temperatures to dip, and with the average highs already decreasing as we approach winter, the possibility for frost comes into effect tonight. “The possibility for frost Friday night is cer- tainly much more realistic as the winds die down and the clouds dissipate,” meteorologist Mark Burger at the National Weather Service in Eureka said Thursday night. “Frost is much more of a possibility going into Friday night.” It will be time to cover outdoor flowers and gardens with a potential for frost over the weekend and more rain on the horizon for next week. “It’s actually looking like a nice weekend with us getting back into the 70s, but with cool evenings dipping into the lower 30s,” Burger said. “Certainly after this weekend we have another slight chance for rain to come into play on Columbus Day and Tuesday with the chance for the most precipitation farther north MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal With cheers from their classmates egging them on, sophomores Jaimee Robbenolt and Anthony Butler pass a in the county. A look a week or two beyond water balloon from neck to neck during a lunchtime Homecoming rally at Ukiah High School. Participants were not that shows the tendency is for an above normal allowed to use their hands in the event. Below left, Carrie Reid, center, lends her voice to the cacophonous roar of possibility of rain and cooler-than-normal tem- adamantly enthusiastic seniors competing for the spirit bell. peratures.” Although previous outlooks for the winter forecast had called for normal temperatures and precipitation, Burger explained that new forecast projections are calling for above normal temperatures and increased precipi- tation with help from a lesser-known weath- er pattern, La Niña. La Niña, which often follows an El Niño year, is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, compared to El Niño, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. “We have a La Niña episode setting up,” Burger said Thursday. “It’s kind of the lesser known cousin of El Niño. We oftentimes are considered on the borderline of being in the Pacific Northwest, where the effects of the weather from La Niña then tends to be wetter for the winter months than what we would characteristically see. These are oftentimes associated with warmer than average tempera- tures. It looks more pronounced than it did a couple weeks ago.” Zack Sampsel can be reached at [email protected]. Photo by ROP student Miriam Ramirez Tony Crudo gives Cody Ashursta a once over after competing in the “shave the balloon” event Thursday. Willits woman Members of each Ukiah High class had to complete the task without hurt in head-on popping the balloon, and be the first to read an equation hidden by the The Daily Journal Fun with balloons The driver of a Mitsubishi Gallant suf- foam. fered moderate injuries Thursday afternoon in a head-on collision on Sherwood Road. According to reports from the California & rousing cheers This afternoon’s parade will begin at Highway Patrol, Anna Chi Chung, 59, of Willits, was eastbound on Sherwood Road By ROB BURGESS events Ukiah High School students partici- the high school at 3 p.m. before west of Highway 101 in a Dodge Caravan at The Daily Journal pated in Thursday as they once again 25 mph when Mary Renee Epperson, 50, of Listing that you successfully pulled a packed the campus tri for this year’s final turning east on Low Gap Road, veering Willits, who was westbound in a Mitsubishi razor across a shaving cream-covered bal- noontime Homecoming rally. Gallant, crossed the yellow line traveling at loon without popping it the fastest on your At each of this week’s events judges south on State Street, making its way an unknown speed and collided with college applications might not be the thing once again scored each class on several fac- Chung’s vehicle head-on. that gets you into the school of your choice. tors, ending with this morning’s skit pre- west on Mill Street before heading up Epperson’s car continued to the north side If it’s Homecoming Week though, it sentations. of the road after the collision and struck a might just make everyone in your graduat- The election of Homecoming royalty Dora Street back toward the school. tree before coming to a stop. ing class lose their minds all at once. She suffered moderate injuries in the acci- The balloon shave was just one of the See UHS, Page A-12 dent and was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment. Chung was not injured in the accident. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. A-2 – FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

FUNERAL NOTICES Man suspected of June [\ blessed with. She “always” close with it’s hard to name mother of Robert assault arrested this week IN LOVING MEMORY OF helped anyone and mention them Benevides of Healdsburg, By BEN BROWN for Garcia since June 30, when FRANCES MARY GONZALEZ and everyone without want- all, but you know who you Stan Beneveds of The Daily Journal he allegedly threatened On Tuesday, October 2, ing anything in return. are and we her Auburn, WA and Susan The Mendocino County Geronimo Flores, 29, of Potter we lost the physical To know her was to love kids are grateful that she Eikenberry of Med- Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Valley, in the 9100 block of life of “our Mama” Frances her. Mama had the had you. Thank you ford, OR. Adored grand- Wednesday who has been East Road. “Lid, Jeep, Frannie best sense of humor and “Yah-wee”. mother of Robbie Be- wanted on assault and firearms Sheriff’s Lt. Kurt Blackey” (Williams) found great joy in Mama will be forever neveds, Sean Beneveds, charges since June. Smallcomb said Garcia bran- Gonzalez. This loss the smallest things. But loved and missed. Until Karina Eikenberry, Juventino Garcia, 40, of dished a handgun and pointed it comes to us with many most of all she was we see you again, mama, Kimberly Rogers and Potter Valley, was booked into at Flores, threatening to kill blessings knowing truly happiest spending we love you al- Valerie Patchett. Cher- jail at 2:39 p.m. Wednesday, on him. Garcia then left the area in that our mother is free. time with her kids and ways. ished great grandmother of suspicion of assault with a a car, firing the handgun at grandkids. Frances is sur- Funeral Services will be Tyler, Katelyn and Free from pain and deadly weapon, exhibiting a Flores as he did. frustration. Free to be with vived by her sons held on Saturday, Zakarey Beneveds and firearm, discharging a firearm, Curtis Knight and wife October 6, 2007 at 1 pm at Kaia Eikenberry-Rog- Smallcomb said Garcia was her long missed discharging a firearm from a car threatening Flores over an issue mother, Kate Daniels, Kelly, Matthew Wil- the Eversole Mor- ers. Loving sister of Roy and driving with suspended liams, daughters Denise tuary. Visitation will be at Casselman, No. the two of them were having, father Andrew Wil- privileges. but said he did not know what liams, her youngest son Dawson and hus- the Hopland Tribal Bend, OR, Charles He was arrested in the 12000 band John, Audrey Center at the Hopland Casselman of Denver, that issue was. Daniel Mista, who block of Powerhouse Road in Garcia is being held in the passed away just over 20 Dawson and husband Rancheria beginning CO, Gene Casselman of Potter Valley Wednesday after years ago and her Jose, grandchildren Crystal on Thursday, October 4, Exeter, CA, Jan Bo- Mendocino County Jail on a he was identified by sheriff’s $30,000 bond. brother Oscar”O” Daniels. Knight, Casey 2007 at 12 noon and lerjack of San Antonio, TX deputies. Knight, Felicia Williams, continuing through 7 am on and Jowayne Ash- Ben Brown can be reached at On the two days previ- Deputies have been looking [email protected]. ous to her passing she Matthew Williams Jr, Saturday, Octo- ley of Fort Bragg, CA. Also was visited by numerous Jesse Reynolds Williams, ber 6. survived by nu- friends and family. Justin Conchola, “The Broken Chain” merous nieces and SHERIFF’S REPORTS extinguished by firefighters Mama was surrounded by Jovan Conchola Kristian We knew little that nephews. A native of from CalFire and the South her children and Valencia, Dreven morning that God was go- Oklahoma. Age 89 years. The following were Coast Fire Department grandchildren who loved Valencia “Dre”, Cheyenna ing to call your name. In Mrs. Beneveds was compiled from reports Thursday morning. her more than words Williams and her life we loved you well known for many years prepared by the Mendo- The fire was reported can explain in her final unborn grandson, three dearly, in death we do the while living in cino County Sheriff’s around 6:45 a.m. Thursday; it moments here with us. great grandchildren same. It broke our Ukiah for her volunteer Office: is believed to have been start- Mama was born and “Baby” Daniel, Katelyn hearts to lose you, you did work with children in BOOKED -- John Eugene ed by powerlines. Firefighters raised in Hopland, Cali- and Baby Jesse. Also not go alone; for the Ukiah area. A resident Brockway, 31, of Willits, was responded to the scene and fornia on August 9, 1947 to surviving her is sister part of us went with you of Santa Rosa booked into jail on suspicion extinguished the fire, then Kate Ball-Daniels Cynthia Daniels, her the day God called since 1969, she was also a of robbery and battery by the stayed to deal with any flare- and Andrew Williams. best friends “Char” you home. You left us member of the Sheriff’s Office at 1:52 a.m. ups. Mama loved life. She Charlotte Alvarado, Alice peaceful memories, Sunset Garden Club. Wednesday. loved to meet new people Dildine, Jeanie and Evelyn your love is still our guide; Family and friends are BOOKED -- Penny Lou CORRECTIONS Sutton, 50, of Manchester, and travel to many Elliott and many and though we invited to a visitation on In Thursday’s Ukiah Daily different places alone as other close beloved friends cannot see you, you are Saturday, October 6, was booked into jail on suspi- cion of driving under the Journal, grapes were incor- well as with her kids too numerous to always at our side. 2007 from 5:00 P.M. to rectly listed as an ingredient and grandkids. One of her mention. Numerous nieces Our family chain is broken, 7:00 P.M. in the Fire- influence, driving with sus- pended privileges, a probation in Crispin’s Rose Liqueur. most favorite past and nephews in- and nothing side Room of LAFFERTY The rose liqueur is made from times was bingo, where she cluding Dewey Daniels, seems the same, but as God & SMITH COLO- violation and on two warrants for failure to appear by the apples, honey, spring water, often went with Marjorie “Bossy” calls us one by one, the NIAL CHAPEL, 4321 rose petals and sugar. No her sister Cynthia or some Daniels, Debbie and Danny chain will link again. Sonoma Highway, San- California Highway Patrol at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday. additives, flavoring or grapes of many long time Daniels, Ada Ste- With love from your ta Rosa, CA.. Family and are used in production. venson, Renetta Payer, girls. friends are also in- The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this friends Evelyn, Char, Alice Those arrested by law enforcement and often Walter. Tonya Hernandez, vited to attend the space to correct errors or make clarifications officers are innocent until proven guilty. to news articles. Errors may be reported to Mama was the greatest Bud Hernandez, Suzanne DELLA MAY BENEVEDS Graveside Service, Sun- People reported as having been arrest- the editor, 468-3526. most caring, suppor- Romero and hus- Passed away at home in day, October 7, 2007 at ed may contact the Daily Journal once their case has been concluded so the tive and giving mother, band Alfredo and Burt Santa Rosa, CA., 1:30 P.M. at Santa results can be reported. Those who feel grandmother, sister, Trevino. Numerous October 2, 2007, beloved Rosa Memorial Park, 1900 the information is in error should con- LOTTERY NUMBERS auntie and friend and of us Great Nieces and nephews wife of the late Franklin Ave., tact the appropriate agency. could have been that she was Frank R. Beneveds. Loving Santa Rosa, CA. DAILY 3: night: 3, 0, 2. FIRE AND RESCUE afternoon: 9, 5, 2. The following were com- FANTASY 5: 02, 10, 20, Please sign the guest book at www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. Funeral notices are paid announcements. For information on how to piled from reports pre- 30, 38. place a paid funeral notice or make corrections to funeral notices please call our classified department at 468-3529. pared by CalFire. DAILY DERBY: 1st VEGETATION FIRE -- A Place: 07, Eureka. 2nd Death notices are free for Mendocino County residents. Death notices are limited to name of deceased, hometown, age, date of vegetation fire south of Place: 09, Winning Spirit. death, date, time, and place of services and the funeral home handling the arrangements. For information on how to place a Gualala burned about three 3rd Place: 11, Money Bags. free death notice please call our editorial department at 468-3500. acres of brush before it was Race time: 1:46.18.

ing incident there that left at least 13 Iraqis dead. Senate the primaries. Romney had $9 million on hand to compete for Democratic leaders said they planned to follow suit with simi- the Republican nomination. Thompson had $7 million in the The world briefly lar legislation and send a bill to President Bush as soon as pos- bank. All of Romney’s and Thompson’s money is available for sible. the primaries. “There is simply no excuse for the de facto legal immunity Romney’s personal contribution nearly matched the amount for tens of thousands of individuals working in countries” on he had invested in his campaign for the first six months of the Craig vows to serve out remainder of his behalf of the United States, said Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D- year. Overall, Romney, a former venture capitalist and Senate term despite sex sting court loss Texas. Massachusetts governor, has dipped into his personal wealth for The FBI arrived in Baghdad Thursday to investigate the nearly $17.5 million. WASHINGTON (AP) — Idaho Sen. Larry Craig defiantly Sept. 16 shooting, although administration officials acknowl- vowed to serve out his term in office on Thursday despite los- edge they are unsure whether U.S. courts would have jurisdic- Nick Cannon and model Selita Banks ing a court attempt to rescind his guilty plea in a men’s room tion in the case or others like it. sex sting. In a separate incident, a drunk Blackwater employee left a call off engagement to focus on careers “I have seen that it is possible for me to work here effective- Christmas eve party in Baghdad and fatally shot the guard of NEW YORK (AP) — Months after a public proposal in ly,” Craig said in a written statement certain to disappoint fel- one of Iraq’s vice presidents. That contractor was fired, fined low Republicans who have long urged him to step down. Times Square, Nick Cannon and Victoria’s Secret model Selita and returned home to the United States, but no charges have Ebanks have parted ways — for the time being. Craig had earlier announced he would resign his seat by been filed. Sept. 30, but had wavered when he went to court in hopes of “Selita and Nick are taking a break to focus on their careers withdrawing his plea. but still very much love each other and remain the best of The third-term lawmaker issued his statement not long after Giuliani raises $11 million, Romney friends,” Ebanks’ publicist, Melissa Raubvogel, said Thursday. Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter relayed word he has selected a $10 million, Thompson $9.3 million No further details were provided. replacement for Craig in the event of a resignation. Cannon popped the question in May. The 26-year-old rapper- “He is ready to act should we receive a letter of resignation,” WASHINGTON (AP) — Front-running Republicans Rudy actor got down on bent knee as the words “Selita will you marry said Jon Hanian, Otter’s spokesman in Boise, in what seemed Giuliani and Mitt Romney outpaced the rest of the GOP presi- me?” flashed on a giant TV screen in Times Square. He then like a calculated signal that home-state Republicans want Craig dential field in summer campaign fundraising, but newcomer presented Ebanks with a 15-carat diamond ring that he helped to surrender the seat he has held for 17 years. Fred Thompson was hot on their heels. design. Giuliani raised more than $11 million for the presidential They met at a Super Bowl party in Miami in February. race in the July-September quarter, $10.5 million of it available Legislation would make contractors in for the primaries. Iraq subject to U.S. court prosecution Romney raised $10 million and tapped his personal fortune The Journal Delivers! Reptile to pump in an additional $8.5 million. To WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Thursday Thompson, the former Tennessee senator and “Law & & Small Animal that would make all private contractors working in Iraq and Order” television actor, raised $9.3 million in the quarter. He Subscribe call: Bird other combat zones subject to prosecution by U.S. courts. It was joined the GOP campaign only last month but had been raising 468-3533 the first major legislation of its kind to pass since a deadly money throughout the three-month period. shooting last month involving Blackwater employees. Giuliani’s income left him with $16 million cash on hand, Democrats called the 389-30 vote an indictment of the shoot- aides said Thursday. Of that, about $12 million is available for The Perfect Fit Watch Repair Find it with designer jeans.

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‘THE UNDERPANTS’ -- Live per- formance; Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 2 p.m.; 462-9226. REDBUD, THE CHINCHILLAS AND THE FREYS-- At “A Taste of Autumn”; Frey Vineyards; 14000 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 3:30; $20 advance, $25 at the door, $5 for children; 462-2439. LIZ BARNEZ -- Singer/songwriter; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 7 p.m.; no cover; 468-5898. MONDAY Tickets will be $15 dollars, chil- This is a Community Hall Hydro-Electric Project. PG&E will MICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or dren 10 and under eat for free. There improvement fundraiser, sponsored provide a tri-tip barbecue lunch for play an instrument; Club 711; 711 S. will be vegetarian dishes. Beverages by the CCO. all participants and a $1,000 dona- State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462- will be available. The Flea Market and Crafts Fair tion to the Mendocino County 4-H. 7111. will be held, rain or shine, 16.25 The County of Mendocino will be Rummage sale miles east of highway 1 on the donating the dumping fees. TUESDAY Comptche-Ukiah Road. Roadside Public involvement is important, at Holy Trinity parking will be available, as well as and they hope the community will KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Holy Trinity will hold a rummage prearranged additional parking on go and help. For more information, Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins and yard sale will on Saturday, Oct. the Hollister Ranch. For more infor- call Beb Ware at 743-1525. St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; free. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. mation, call Cindy Hollister at 937- TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every The items up for sale tend to 5918. Tuesday night; Mendocino Ballet include household items, like SUNDAY Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 walkie-talkies, cookbooks, lamps, 16th annual to 99; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. yarn, men’s suits, clothes, furniture Eel River Cleanup First Trail Group and more. event Sunday WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY BRIEFS The location is 640 South Orchard Avenue, at Holy Trinity On Saturday all comers are wel- The Ukiah Valley Trail Group has It’s happening here come to assist at the 16th annual Eel ADAM’S CENTER STAGE Episcopal Church. announced the start of its 2007-2008 River Cleanup, which will be run- trail building year. With the support KARAOKE -- Karaoke night at Yokayo ning between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 Comptche of a grant from the Community They will meet under the bridge Foundation of Mendocino, the p.m.; family hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no Flea Market over the Eel River, five miles north cover; 462-8686. SATURDAY UVTG will hold trail-building of Potter Valley on Eel River Rd. classes in addition to their monthly LADIES NIGHT -- Nepalese dance and Crafts Fair Volunteers are encouraged to bring and music by Rai family; Himalayan trail work days. The first trail day of All you can eat The Comptche Community sunscreen, gloves, trash bags, a can- the year will be on Sunday at 9 a.m., Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 467- teen, and beach needs. 9900. Organization, Inc. is returning to its at Lake Mendocino. Volunteers are Mexican roots by hosting its fourth annual The Mendocino County 4-H and needed to assist in building the OPEN MIC NIGHT -- Open Mic; PG&E will once again be sponsor. Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. State St., dinner benefit Flea Market and Crafts Fair in the approaches and ramps to what will An al-you-can-eat Mexican din- fall season. On Saturday the They will be cleaning a 5-mile sec- be a fifty-foot bridge. Volunteers Ukiah; 8:30 p.m.; free; 468-5898. tion of river from Van Arsdale DON WILLIS -- Italian-style accor- ner benefit for Habitat for Humanity Comptche Community Hall will should wear sturdy work shoes and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, come back to life from 9 a.m. to 2 Reservoir up to the Lake County bring water and a bag lunch. For dion; Ukiah Natural Foods; 721 S. State Line. PG&E owns this stretch of the St., Ukiah; free; 462-4778. from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Portuguese p.m. with the wares of as many as more information, call 972-0926, or Hall, 822 Stewart Street. 40 vendors. river as part of their Potter Valley E-mail [email protected]. A-4 – FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of ... What about people now in the retail trade?

To the Editor: GEORGE WILL Almost daily I pick up the UDJ and immediately open to the editorial section of the paper. Sometimes I find myself cursing at what is printed and other times I find my self amused or informed. It is easily the easiest way to stay informed China imports and keep up with the latest happenings and issues of the day. Usually I feel like not a big threat commenting on what I read, but rarely do CHICAGO -- In his curriculum vitae, Austan I feel the need to respond, because toler- Goolsbee lists as his “other interests” -- other than ance is required when claiming member- teaching at the University of Chicago -- two activities: ship/citizenship in our country. I am a triathlons and improv comedy. Evidently he is a local businesswoman who finds herself masochist with a sense of humor, so he is suited to par- caught in the Catch-22 that has become ticipate in presidential politics, which he is doing as an the former Masonite site. Yes, I get frus- adviser to Barack Obama. trated when I can’t find what I am looking Before they met in person, Obama, running for the for at a local retailer, and have to resort to Senate in 2004, asked Goolsbee a perplexing question. either an Internet site or a trip to Santa Rosa. Obama’s opponent, Alan Keyes, an African-American imported from Maryland by Illinois’ shambolic I also don’t enjoy spending an extra 25 Republican Party, had been asked whether he believed percent over what I would in another in reparations for slavery. Keyes said perhaps America city/web site than I do here in Ukiah. Yet could do what Rome did -- exempt descendants of for- as a downtown business woman I can’t get mer slaves from taxes for two generations. Obama excited about the development proposed at asked Goolsbee how much that might cost. Goolsbee’s the former Masonite site. There are empty Connecting the big disconnect two answers were: Hard to say. And: Trillions. store fronts in all areas of the Ukiah area Third Dist. Sup. Johnny Goolsbee graduated from Yale and earned his doc- (Hopland, Redwood Valley, Ukiah) that Pinches claims that his quar- torate from MIT before coming to the University of have been vacant for over a year, yet ter billion dollar Dos Rios BY RACHEL OLIVIERI Chicago’s business school, which gave to public life a developers and planners want to create Water Extraction Project Another voice giant of conservatism, George Shultz. The university’s even more retail space in our area. You (DRWEP) is the county’s economics department has been adorned by the likes have to ask yourself why? Don’t misun- only solution to current and of Milton Friedman, George Stigler and Gary Becker, derstand me, I believe in our market econ- Centennial, Lake Ada Rose, hoods will reduce stormwa- each a Nobel laureate, each a conservative by virtue of future water needs. And, Lake Emily reservoirs, and ter runoff, minimize erosion, omy and in our small community. I am not absent recognizable alterna- his inclination to expect more utility from markets than afraid to compete with big box companies Cape Horn and Scott Dams increase groundwater infil- from government interventions therein. tive proposals, delivers his as well as Willits‚ sewer tration, reduce pollutants for business. No big box store will ever be proposal by default. Is Goolsbee dismayed about widening income able to compete with my employees’ care, treatment costs before it entering streams and rivers, inequality? Yes, but with a nuanced understanding. Aside from the fact that reaches the Dos Rios extrac- reduce flooding, increase concern and helpfulness that customers Roland Sanford, Water The stagnation of middle- and working-class incomes, receive each time they walk in our door. tion point. vegetation for cleaning and the anxiety this has generated, is, he says, a most Agency General Manager Johnny challenges “show water and air, and promote However, I am frustrated that the state, told supervisors that the pro- pressing problem, but policymakers must be mindful me a better plan.” Here’s a perennial streams that about trying to address its root cause, which Goolsbee federal and local governments do not rec- ject wasn’t needed because it living concept Johnny. First, increase salmon populations. ognize the importance of their existing exceeded 2030 demands by says is “radically increased returns to skill.” spread the creativity and Rainwater harvesting In 1980, people with college degrees made on aver- retailers (both big and small) and their six times, the project has responsibility evenly coun- from 38,000 county residen- focus on bringing in new business without nonetheless been forwarded age 30 percent more than those with only high school ty-wide and include many tial rooftops can capture one diplomas. That disparity has widened to 70 percent. In a care for what happens to their existing to an outside agency for fur- small-scale solutions that third of our current water retailers. Where are my tax cuts for hang- ther review. the same year, the average earnings of people with once implemented aggregate demands. With productivity advanced degrees were 50 percent more than those ing my shingle out on State Street? Where Johnny likes to say and build upon themselves measures in place and over- are my benefits for offering employment DRWEP will only slice off 3 with only high school diplomas; today it is more than to increase water availability all demand cut in half, roof 100 percent. at a living wage instead of a poverty percent of the high winter and revitalize a stressed catchments could potentially wage? Do the planners, supervisors and flows. Really Johnny, when The market is shouting, “Stay in school!” and watershed. Start today with- provide more than half of all Goolsbee’s conservative colleagues at Chicago say a city council really think the coffers of our does history begin with out the need of an EIR or requirements reducing city and county will continue to increase extracting water from the high tax rate on high earners is “a tax on going to col- outside big-ticket consulting municipal draws, runoff, and lege.” Conservatives say: Don’t tax something unless with these developments, or will they Eel? Operational in 1908, firms drawing down county erosion. more likely just be collecting the same you are willing to have less of it. But Goolsbee says: the Potter Valley Water assets and energy. Consider the economic amount of sales tax from these larger big Project siphons off Eel River Conservatives often exaggerate the behavioral box retailers whose sales are at the detri- The low-hanging fruit in potential for local plumbers, response to increased tax rates. The solution is to water slated for Lake water productivity is retro- landscapers, designers, tank ment of our local businesses? Basic eco- Mendocino and the Russian invest more in education, which will raise wages, nomics here folks, if you don’t increase fitting with smart, efficient builders, engineers, reduce inequality and move toward equilibrium. The River Basin supplying both appliances; toilets, washers, installers, equipment opera- the wages/job opportunities along with the Sonoma and Marin County. GI bill was, he says, so prolific in stimulating invest- retail outlets you won’t be increasing your dishwashers and low gpm tors, supply houses, nurs- ment in “human capital” -- particularly, college educa- Johnny’s most recent 3 per- faucets and nozzles. For eries, etc. with small-scale sales tax bases either. Yes, these retail out- cent is just the latest diver- tion -- that for a while the return on it went down rela- lets will offer employment, but how many example, if every toilet in solutions compared with tive to high school. sion along with six dams the county had a High Pinches’ project, which will offer it at a wage that someone can choking the Eel’s headwa- “Globalization” means free trade and various dereg- purchase food, shelter, clothing and other Efficiency Toilet (.6 essentially ships $250,000 ulations that supposedly put downward pressure on ters rendering his 3 percent gal/flush), the current 9,920 million to outsourced con- essentials without help from county agen- figure absent meaningful American wages because of imports from low-wage cies? AF county-wide annual sultants and contractors. countries. Goolsbee, however, says globalization is value. demand would be reduced What we need is a With 10 million acre feet responsible for “a small fraction” of today’s income Again if the county is having to pay out by 1,460 AF. Supervisor with foresight disparities. He says “60 to 70 percent of the economy more to help those employed at minimum of annual county rainfall Separating graywater and courage to recognize, equaling 1.6 million gallons faces virtually no international competition.” wage jobs, then the increased sales taxes from blackwater for recy- support, and clear pathways America’s 18.5 million government employees have per acre, capacity for 10 are only being used to pay for programs cling into prepared land- for a broad coalition of com- little to fear from free trade; neither do auto mechan- meant to close the economic gap of these families, why on earth does scapes would recharge the munity involvement with the ics, dentists and many others. residents who cannot survive/live here the county need to invest a underground aquifers and expertise to plan, develop Goolsbee’s rough estimate is that technology -- without applying for WIC, HUD, Healthy quarter billion dollars to ship increase reliability for year and implement a wide range meaning all that the phrase “information economy” Families, etc. (All fabulous programs that water uphill against nature round groundwater, promote of small-scale solutions that denotes -- accounts for more than 80 percent of the this reader/writer supports) How does this in a highly erodable canyon perennial streams, and provide for human needs increase in earnings disparities, whereas trade put us as a county and community any currently impassable due to reduce municipal draw- without destroying the nat- accounts for much less than 20 percent. This is some- further ahead fiscally than before? Why a massive landslide and risk downs by the amount of ural balance that provides thing congressional Democrats need to hear from a not instead look to attract industries to our further impact on a wild and water needed for land- the water in the first place. Democratic economist as they resist trade agreements area that could pay a living wage to our scenic river? scape/gardening, and My question to Johnny with South Korea and such minor economic powers as citizens and enable those who live/work Why can’t we use soft, increase capacity of sewer Pinches -- Are you willing to Peru, Panama and Colombia. here a better chance to enjoy everything clean, unmineralized, rain- treatment plants by reducing listen and lead? As regards China, Goolsbee -- who favors a tougher that this community has to offer, instead water where it falls free of blackwater deliveries by Rachel Olivieri is a mem- approach, especially through the World Trade of offering them low paying wages with- charge? Pinches‚ water bears nearly 70 percent. ber of the Willits Economic Organization -- notes that all imports are only 16.7 per- out benefits working at locations where the operating/processing Localization project and the cent of the U.S. economy and imports from China are they can’t even afford to make purchases Developing earthwork cost of six impoundments systems within our commu- leader of the Water Focus a small portion of all imports. Those from China themselves. I for one would love to see including Morris, more sustainable development/re-develop- nities streets and neighbor- Group. amount to 2.2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic prod- ment here in the Ukiah area instead of uct. Mexico, he says, is genuinely stressed by China, development just so we don’t have to view whose exported products “overlap” with nearly two- a vacant shell that reminds us of how WHERE TO WRITE thirds of Mexico’s. China’s exports overlap with 5 per- Ukiah used to be. cent to 10 percent of America’s economy. Rising President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep imports from China predominantly replace those from Becky Koenig other lower-skilled countries. Were China to be pres- House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State Ukiah sured into revaluing its currency in isolation, Goolsbee ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, says, America would not start making the kind of toys (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; it has been importing from China -- America would Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, import toys from Vietnam. 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E-mail letters should also Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers include hometown and a phone number. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COMMUNITY FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2007 – A-5 Engaged Angels still abound locally and worldwide I have traveled to Mexico many times. As you are dri- I know that many local civic and service clubs ven from a Mexican airport raise money all year just to bring members to on your way to your hotel, a country in need to build, repair or supply you cannot miss the obvious poverty everywhere you look. that area with something that we probably Having traveled to the coun- take for granted here in the states but to that try several times hosting groups or going to school to area is either revolutionary or badly needed. learn the language, or just for Community relaxation, I have become Senior Center. They sew dur- long as I can remember. somewhat immune to the ing the week at home but I know that many local enormity of the presence of chatter choose this one day a week to civic and service clubs raise poverty, though I am always By Kathy Davidson socialize much like the money all year just to bring touched and saddened. I feel sewing bees of old, and to members to a country in need that I can compensate some- things, but our generosity plan what to do with their to build, repair or supply that what by being kind, polite goods when completed. I area with something that we and respectful to those I seems to be endless. I tie in this story to some spoke to Emma Villotti who probably take for granted come in contact with and by is a “newcomer,” only having here in the states but to that being as generous as I can other tales about local folks who do things all the time participated for about 14 area is either revolutionary or afford to be, while paying years or so and she said that badly needed. I am also attention to the culture and without the rest of us even knowing how much happi- the group really needs new aware of several local physi- learning from it. I find the people to join them. Sewing, cians, dentists and health care residents of Mexico to be ness and relief they bring to others. I wrote an article few knitting, crochet, tatting, and professionals who use their hard-working, honorable, some crafts all made from summers or vacations to go Everett-Panofsky resourceful, and very service years ago called “Angels in Our Midst” and I guess this donated goods such as yarns, to other countries or poorer Thomas Everett and Holly Panofsky of Lakeport announce oriented.Though very poor, ribbons and fabric. areas of the U.S. to provide their engagement to marry. their devoutness to their would be a follow up. The first group is aptly called They sew all year in prepa- medical services at no cost. It The groom-to-be is the son of Brenda Christian, of Lakeport, places of worship is com- ration for the annual is their way to pay back soci- and John Everett, of Los Gatos. He graduated from San mendable. “The Angel Network” and is a group of ladies who like to Christmas Bazaar which usu- ety for their profession which Lorenzo High School in 1999. He is employed at All Phase Recently I was enjoying ally happens Fridays and provides them with a good Electrical. lunch by the beach when I keep busy by crocheting or knitting. Their benefactor is Saturdays in Bartlett Hall income and lifestyle- and The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pamela Temple, of Willits, saw a large group of men and beginning the weekend after their personal blessing - the and Steven Panofsky, of Ukiah. She graduated from Ukiah women who had just arrived the Ukiah Valley Medical Center’s Nursery who Thanksgiving and goes gift of healing. They don’t High School in 2002. She is employed at the Ukiah Daily in Mazatlan and were happy through almost to Christmas. have to do this - but they love Journal. to be there -- they were receives their baby afghans, quilts, blankets and caps. All of the proceeds go to the doing it. These are very spe- enjoying food and drink Center and through the years cial men and women. while some ran right in and Even some of the nursing staff have gotten into the spir- the group averages between The Ukiah Valley abounds jumped in the ocean. They $2,000 and $3,000. It takes with these generous souls. Alliance for Democracy were all wearing dark blue or it and add their beautiful items to the storage. many hands working together Hospice, Goodwill and the black Tshirts with white let- to reap great rewards, so if Senior Center Thrift stores announces upcoming events tering looking much like I am fortunate to see some of these lovely items occa- you are interested and want can attest to some of the real- ‘Changing the World’ World,” discusses military police here in the states. I to be one of those talented ly fine items that are brought workshop Sunday recruitment strategies, and stopped and asked them if sionally as my office is one drop off spot. My mother, hands by joining or just find- in to be sold so that these “Awakening the Dreamer; offers guides, tools, and they were law enforcement ing out more about the group agencies can spread the prof- Changing the Dream resources for education and officers and I was told that Betty McGlade started this “network” over two years please contact Emma Vilotti its to the needy. Everywhere Symposium,” will be held action, and people power some were, but also many at 462-8094. you look there are angels. Sunday. Through group inter- were firefighters and EMTs. ago, and to date over 425 strategies to win. You can afghans, 150 hats, 10 receiv- For years, Jim Mayo, long- The young man who holds actions, information, video hear these authors discuss the They had caravanned from time estate attorney in Ukiah, the door open for the woman several cities in California ing blankets and 15 booties clips and short films, partici- counter military recruitment have been made for this pur- has donated his time and ser- with two toddlers as she pants are invited to explore movement at Fort Bragg’s driving vehicles that their vices to the Ukiah Senior enters a store; the many departments had retired and pose. Camella Swanson, ways of positively contribut- Town Hall on First Friday, Dorothy Gray, Esther Barlow, Center to help seniors com- youth groups that offer their ing to the future of a sustain- Dec. 7, at 7p.m. were donating to a small plete their Advance Care services in yard work, car town about 35 miles south of Debbie Shaw, my mother, able and just global society. For more information and many anonymous donors Health Directives; Norma washing or clean up for the Mazatlan. Their purpose was Exley, former controller of elderly; the people who regu- The event leaders will be about Alliance activities con- to deliver the vehicles, give a are the creators of these Judith and Robert Seton who tact Tom Wodetzki at 937- sweet gifts to newborn Retech and just a great lady, larly drop off food products brief overview of operation has provided her brilliant at the shelters, kitchens or have been trained by The 1113 or [email protected]. and repair. The plan was to babies. Pachamama Alliance, a group SF Mime Troupe at Another great bunch of accounting services to assist food banks. They are out return in three months for a seniors in completing their there and fortunately for founded by John Perkins Cotton in November? two-week visit with training sewing ladies have been (author of “Confessions of an In order to get the Troupe together for well over 25 Home and Renters Assistance Ukiah, we don’t really have crews to teach safety, forms for the state and assist to look very far to find them. Economic Hitman”) and to come to Fort Bragg, the response and operation of the years. They meet every Lynn Twist (author of “The Alliance needs volunteers to Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 with their income taxes for Remember, out of the mud, vehicles and also go through the federal government for as grows the lotus. Soul of Money”) in connec- help produce the event. All a basic crash EMT and ambu- p.m. in Bartlett Hall at the tion with the Echuar People kinds of help is needed for lance course complete with of Equador. This one-day venue, publicity, housing, some supplies. Doggone it, workshop will be on Sunday event staffing, etc. If willing, but I am proud to be an at Fort Bragg’s Town Hall contact Tom at: [email protected] American! Our country is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please or 937-1113. often criticized for many bring a bag lunch or purchase a deli lunch (available by reserving ahead), or get a quick meal at one of the local PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING eateries during the lunch AND TRUSTS break. Suggested donation is $20 or sliding scale. Call Meg JAMES R. MAYO Courtney @ 961-6163 for info and deli reservations. ATTORNEY AT LAW Countering military recruitment talk Dec. 7 Certified by the California State Bar Learn how to challenge the U.S. military’s recruiting as a specialist in this field. efforts, from counseling to poetry slams to citywide lob- Mr. Mayo specializes in setting up and administering bying efforts. Revocable Living Trusts Aimee Allison and David Solnit’s new book, “Army of 327 N. 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Dijon them. mustard For cooking or baking, choose apples that 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper can stand-up to the heat of the oven such as Salad: Rome Beauty, Jonagold, Jonathan, Cameo and 6 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves Courtland. 1 5-ounce bag spring mix mesclun salad If you’re making a salad look for an apple 3 large apples, cored and diced (about 4 that is crisp and resists browning such as cups) Honeycrisp, Gala, Golden Delicious, Cameo, 1 whole fennel bulb thinly sliced (about 3 The Ukiah Rotary Club participated in the 20th annual Classic Car Show. The Courtland, Fuji, and Empire varieties. 1⁄2 cups) members served the car show participants and car club members a tri-tip dinner Combine hearty, tart apples like McIntosh 1 1⁄2 cups halved seedless red grapes on Saturday, after the car show. There were approximately 200 meals served hot or Granny Smiths with a sweeter variety like 1 lb. smoked turkey breast sliced into strips off the barbecue.The event took place in the Community City Park, where approx- Empire to make a pie. or cubed imately 300 people attended. For applesauce you should use a variety of 1/3 cups toasted, chopped pecans apples, mixing varieties that crumble easily 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional) when cooked with heartier varieties so the To prepare vinaigrette, drop garlic through sauce has the right consistency. Your best food chute with food processor on; process Making my own voice heard options include Cameo, Golden Delicious, until minced. Add chicken broth and next 6 By Madge Strong policemen came, after Sherry Gala, Granny Smith, Courtland, and ingredients (through black pepper); process After two and a half years and her friend Sheba had McIntosh. until well blended. Set aside. of helping organize CodePink shed their shirts, to discour- If you’re simply looking for a snack, look To prepare salad, combine romaine and (Women for Peace) activities age the “inappropriate dis- for an apple that is crunchy and juicy with a mesclun mix on a serving platter. In a large in Willits, I decided it was play.” Eventually, a crowd sweet-tart flavor like Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, separate bowl, combine apples, fennel, and time to bring the message gathered and several news Cameo and Pink Lady. grapes. Pour about 1⁄2 of the vinaigrette over directly to Washington D.C., people were filming, as three the apple mixture and toss gently to coat. where our government makes other women (and a man!) Smoked Turkey, Apple and Fennel Salad Spoon the apple mixture over lettuce. Arrange the decisions that affect our joined the action; two of us Vinaigrette: the smoked turkey over the salad and sprinkle passed out literature and took 2 garlic cloves, halved with the pecans and goat cheese if desired. future. I arrived Thursday, Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over the salad. Sept. 27 evening, staying documentary video. As I 2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth explained to curious on-look- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Serve immediately. with my cousins, and Friday Servings: 6 to 8 morning showed up at the ers, I was too inhibited to go 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (Recipe: U.S. Apple Association) CodePink house. bare, but certainly agreed that Marilyn Campbell is a Ukiah resident. I was immediately swept extreme measures – and acts 1 Tbsp. grapeseed or olive oil up in the activities for that of courage by ordinary citi- day, rushing to the peace zens – are required to call Baghdad Shelter seeking week for about two hours in Laytonville. The encampment at the foot of the Ms. Strong attention to the obscenity of art will be presented at the benefit on Oct. 16 Capital for a Peace Mass. this war. volunteer for art series at the “Area 101,” and possibly be part of the We took a taxi from the From there a group of four goes to A benefit event for the Baghdad Shelter: silent auction at the event. The facilitator need CodePink activists from White House to the Burmese not be an artist, however some experience in Washington Embassy, where we joined a “An Evening of Middle Eastern Flavors,” is California went to Sen. looking for a volunteer to facilitate a children’s working with different art mediums would be Dianne Feinstein’s office, group of Buddhist monks and helpful for the small group of participants. many students, protesting the art series. The project is meant to give children where we presented a “Hall ages 11 to 15 an avenue to express their feel- For more information, contact project coor- of Shame” award for her killing and persecution going dinator Marguerite Lambert at 964-8854, or trating their impending on in Burma by the military ings about peace, war and occupation. The recent vote in favor of the extinction; the arctic ice pack series will be six weeks long, meeting once a [email protected]. Kyle-Lieberman resolution junta with China’s backing. has already shrunk by 40 per- The crowd swelled to about that beats the war drums by cent. demonizing Iran. Our next stop was a stretch 200 by the time we marched Our delegation then joined for me and several CodePink and chanted to the Chinese a group of about 200 in front colleagues: we met Embassy, led by the monks. of the State Department, Mendocino actress/activist My cousin picked me up organized by Friends of the Sherry Glaser in front of the back at the CodePink house Earth calling for urgent mea- White House for a “Breasts, (a 4-story row house that sures to combat global warm- Not Bombs” action. Sherry accommodates about 20 peo- ing – in contrast to the Bush explained to a few passers-by ple at a time), and I passed on Administration’s foot-drag- that a woman’s breasts are the evening event featuring ging and ineffective lip ser- natural and nurturing, not people from “Sicko,” sup- vice. One of the speakers indecent, but the killing, tor- porting universal health care. there had been fasting for 25 ture, and illegal wars of the I was exhausted, but felt days to bring attention to this Administration truly are inde- rewarded by a busy first day crucial issue. One person cent. To my surprise, baring in the capitol! dressed as a polar bear of breasts is not illegal in Madge Strong is a Willits (despite the warm day), illus- D.C.! Nonetheless, two resident.

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LOCAL Routt’s promotion matches defensive improvement CALENDAR Associated Press “I’ve been playing left cor- 29th in that category and were move back to cornerback after With Oakland’s entire sec- ALAMEDA — Oakland’s ner since I was like in sixth struggling to keep opponents playing in the slot was wel- ondary struggling, coach Lane TODAY Stanford Routt was a frequent grade,” Routt said Thursday. out of the end zone. comed, albeit unexpected. Kiffin opted to make a move •Mendocino College volleyball vs. Alameda target for opposing quarter- “I never really played slot till Cornerback Fabian “I was a little surprised, I and inserted Routt into the at 6:30 p.m. at Mendocino gymnasium. backs when he began the sea- I got here. Even most corners Washington was benched in really was,” Routt said. “But starting lineup the following •Ukiah High girls soccer vs. Rancho at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Ukiah High son playing in the slot as an around the league say that favor of Routt, defensive tack- we all play regardless whether week against Cleveland. Stadium. extra defensive back. Now a playing inside in the slot is a le Gerard Warren replaced we’re a starter or a backup or Routt hasn’t left the sec- starter, Routt continues to see little more difficult than play- starter Terdell Sands and B.J. whatever. We just all need to ondary since. teams throw at him — but ing corner. But I’m still get- Ward began taking reps in make plays when it comes “He’s the first to tell you with different results. ting more comfortable day by place of free safety Stuart time.” he’s more comfortable out COMMUNITY Routt has two interceptions day.” Schweigert. Routt wasn’t making many there because most of them and is the lone member of the Routt’s elevation into Since then, Oakland has plays early in the season when are, because they’ve played DIGEST Raiders’ defensive backfield Oakland’s starting lineup won back-to-back games he was the Raiders’ nickel out there all the way growing to record a pick so far this came as part of a defensive against Cleveland and Miami back. Detroit quarterback Jon up,” Kiffin said. “Not many of Basketball League year. shake-up two weeks ago. The to move into a tie for first Kitna completed several pass- them are playing in nickel signups for youth The only other Oakland Raiders were 0-2 and had place in the AFC West. es over the former college unless you get a veteran who’s The City of Ukiah Community players with interceptions are given up 59 points in losses to The Raiders are off this track star, and the following playing in there in the NFL. Service Department is beginning linebackers Kirk Morrison Detroit and Denver. A year week. week against Denver He’s continuing to grow registration for the 2007/08 Youth and Thomas Howard, who after leading the NFL in pass For Routt, Oakland’s sec- Broncos’ quarterback Jay inside but he’s more comfort- Basketball league. The league is open to boys and girls from have three apiece. defense, they had fallen to ond-round pick in 2005, the Cutler followed suit. able outside.” Kindergarten through 12th grade. Registration forms are now avail- able at the Civic Center, 411 W. Clay Street, and at www.cityofuki- ah.com. Jones admits The registration fee is $50 per first player, $45 for the second player in the same family. doping before Registrations are due by Friday, October 26, 2007. A $15 late fee will be added after the deadline. There are Low-Income Discounts 2000 Sydney available. Absolutely NO registra- Rub-a-dub-dub tion will be accepted after 11/2/07. Practices will begin in November, after Thanksgiving. Games The Youth Basketball League games will run from January Associated Press through March 2007. For this pro- gram to be successful enthusias- Marion Jones admitted using tic volunteer coaches and team steroids before the 2000 Olympics in sponsors are needed. For more a recent letter to close family and information, please call 463- 6714. friends, The Washington Post report- ed Thursday. Downtown K-town Jones, a triple gold medalist in 3-on-3 tournament Sydney, said she took “the clear” for two years, beginning in 1999, and On October 13, in Kelseyville, that she got it there will be a 3 on 3 tournament for all ages. The tournament will from former ‘I want to be held in downtown and run coach Trevor apologize for from 10 am to 6 pm. Registration Graham, the will start at 8 am. It is $60 for youth division and $100 for newspaper all of this. I adults. The tournament will be reported. Gra- am sorry for held on Sunday, October 14. For ham told her it more information contact www.downtownktown.com. was flaxseed disappointing oil. you in so Ukiahi Athletic “The clear” Boosters meeting is a perfor- many ways.’ mance-enhanc- -Marion Jones Become involved and join the Ukiah High School Athletic ing drug linked Boosters Club. All parents and to BALCO, the community members are wel- lab at the center come and encouraged to partici- pate. This is a fun and long- of a federal steroids investigation. standing community group which Until now, Jones had steadfastly works hard to help local prep ath- letes obtain their uniforms and denied she ever took any kind of per- much needed equipment. formance-enhancing drugs. The next Ukiah High School Jones also said she will plead Athletic Boosters meeting will be on Monday, October 8, at 5:30 guilty Friday in New York to two p.m. on the Ukiahi campus in the counts of lying to federal agents Career Center located in the about her drug use and an unrelated Administration Building. Photos courtesy of Jeremy Pollard financial matter, the Post reported. Above, freshman Marcus Martinez shoots during the Varsity Boys Game. Below, senior goalie “I want to apologize for all of Ukiahi Athletic Nick Johnson gets up big to block an attempted goal by Sonoma in Wednesday’s match. Boosters dinner this,” the newspaper reported, quot- ing a person who received a copy of Ukiah High School Athletic Jones’ letter and read it to the paper. Boosters fund raising dinner and Ukiah has decisive “I am sorry for disappointing you all auction will be held on Monday, October 15. in so many ways.” The community is invited to join No one answered the door at us for our annual event at a “new” victory over Sonoma location in the Fine Arts building Jones’ Austin home Thursday at the Ukiah Fair Grounds. By RICK CLELAND evening. Dinner tickets are $30 per per- scored 4 goals and had one The admission could cost Jones the son. Tickets are presale only. For the Daily Journal assist. Miles Oswald and five medals she won at the Sydney For reservations and purchase The Ukiah High School Frank Thomas both scored information contact Deni Lee at Olympics. Though she fell short of 468-3736 or Val Jackson at 468- Boys water polo teams twice and had two assists. 9085. her goal of winning five gold medals, hosted Sonoma Valley Brett Van Patten scored 3 she came away with three and two High School today in their times and had one assist SAL Boxing bronzes and was one of the games’ last home league games of while Tommy Stover added biggest stars. the season. three goals. But her career has been tarnished Fall hours for SAL boxing are Sudi Wachspress and Thursday 6:45 p.m. and Friday The Wildcats played well by doping allegations since then. 5:00 p.m. The cost is only $5 a in both games and recorded Nolan DeCuman played Victor Conte, head of the Bay Area year and classes are ongoing at two convincing victories. significant minutes and both the Redwood Health Club. Laboratory Co-Operative, repeatedly To join SAL Boxing athletes The boys varsity played had solid games. Marcus has accused Jones of doping. must fill out paperwork and have first, and the outcome was Ramirez had a strong game Jones was one of several athletes to a parental signature for those never in doubt as the scoring once and contribut- under 18. The class is a mix of a testify in 2003 before a San Francisco levels and ages. Come for a good Wildcats scored early and ing 4 assists. federal grand jury that’s investigating workout or to seriously study box- often and held a 14-4 lead at Chad Williams had a nice ing. BALCO, and former boyfriend Tim half-time. Playing a variety game with one goal, a team Montgomery was given a two-year DVC holds 6th annual of lineups, high 5 assists, and a strong ban for doping in late 2005. golf marathon The Wildcats seemed to game defensively. In December 2004, the always find the open man Goalie Nick Johnson was International Olympic Committee Deep Valley Christian School and went on to win 28-5. busy in the cage as he had opened an investigation into doping will be hosting a 100 hole gold Nate Mack and Travis 12 saves for the game. The marathon tonight. allegations against Jones. Fund raising is critical to the life Cleland led all scorers with Ukiahi varsity boys are now of a non-profit Christian school 6 goals each, and both play- 10-5 on the season, 3-0 in Last year, a Jones urine sample and volunteer help is greatly tested positive for the performance- appreciated. This year’s event will ers added two assists each. be at the Ukiah Municipal Golf Paul Riemenschneider See VICTORY, Page A-8 enhancing drug EPO. Jones immedi- Course. The goal is for each golfer to play 100 holes of golf in one day. See JONES, Page A-8 We would like to encourage moms and families to join the dads in this year’s event. Some new items added for this year include; if a player raises at least Tough finish at Senior Players Championship $100 their $100 registration fee By DAVID GINSBURG will be waved, If a parent plays “I thought I played pretty missed a par putt from 12 feet with their child, who is under 16 AP Sports Writer well, especially on the back on 18. years old, the child will play for nine, but I let it get away on TIMONIUM, Md. — A “The bogey on 18 was dis- free, and pastors and youth pas- one hole,” Morgan lamented. appointing because I had such tors play for free. foggy morning and a brutal R.W. Eaks, Scott Hoch, There will be a continental 18th hole made for a long day a good drive there,” Wiebe breakfast, lunch, tri-tip dinner, Loren Roberts and Walter Hall said. “I didn’t hit a very good snacks, and golf balls provided. from start to finish at the also shot 67s. There will also be prizes for the Senior Players Championship. putt.” Five players, including longest drive, closest to pin, After an intense fog forced Morgan would have been worst golfer, and much more. Fred Funk, Nick Price and The event starts at 7 a.m. with two delays totaling more than delighted to finish his round Dana Quigley, were at 68. check-ins, and will run until two hours at the outset of the with a bogey. around 7 p.m. when awards will Price was the only player to He was at 4 under after 17, be given. tournament, Mark Wiebe and shoot a bogey-free round. but got caught in the trees off All donations are accepted, it is four others shot 3-under 67s to possible to pledge by hole, or for Bidding for a second the fairway and chopped out a specific amount. Local busi- share the lead after the open- nesses are also encouraged to straight title after winning the into the rough. By the time he donate, all donations are tax ing round Thursday. SAS Championship two reached the green, it was too deductible. The stalled start was a mere weeks ago, Wiebe bogeyed late to salvage a respectable inconvenience compared to only two holes: 15 and 18. number on an objectionable AP Photo the horror that was the 496- “The wind came up on 15, hole. Jay Haas tied with Gil Morgan, who shot a 71 at the Continued on yard, par-4 18th. the par 3,” he recalled. “It “I hooked it and it almost Senior Players Championship. page 8 Only one player in 78 looked like such an inviting went out of bounds, that’s all I birdied the hole, and Gil pin. ... I just didn’t execute can say,” Morgan said. “It just Hale Irwin, Tom Watson and Baltimore Country Club. Morgan blew a chance to there and paid the price.” completely ruined a round.” 2007 money-leader Jay Haas. Lonnie Nielsen was the only claim the lead when he carded He rebounded to sink a 10- Morgan finished at 71, tied Only 19 players bettered player to birdie No. 18. He an ugly triple bogey. foot birdie putt on 16 but with eight players, including par at the 7,003-yard finished with a 70. A-8 – FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COMMUNITY Odom to finish career with Lakers Colorado takes DIGEST By JOHN NADEL “Of course it both- want to play basket- Odom said. “He’s AP Sports Writer ers you, especially ball for the rest of my always told me to be PumpkinFest 3-on-3 HONOLULU — when you’re in a career. This is where I aggressive, shoot the 2-0 playoff lead Hoop Tourney Lamar Odom did his place where you want want to win champi- ball. I understand him best to ignore the off to be,” he said. “But onships. Hopefully, I because he strives for two outs. This tournament will be held at season trade talk. this is a business. If can go out there and excellence on the But closer Manny Corpas the downtown Ukiah Savings There was no way, you worked for a law play at a high level court. If you know Slam lifts Bank parking lot at 200 N. School came in and retired Carlos St. on Sunday, October 14. The because it never went firm based in St. and it will happen. him, (winning) is Ruiz on a bouncer to third. fee is $20 per player (max of 5 Louis, Missouri, and “Hopefully this is important to him — away. Rockies to Corpas worked around a pair per team). All teams must check The versatile 6- you loved St. Louis, the last stop for Mr. to the utmost. in by 9 am. of two-out singles in a score- The divisions will be: Men’s foot-10 forward, who and somebody said Odom.” “I’ve seen him Open, High School Boys, High has shown an ability the firm was moving Lakers star Kobe play sick, I’ve seen win 10-5 less ninth for his second save School Girls, 8th grade & under in as many days. boys, 8th grade & under girls, 6th to play everywhere on to Austin, Texas, you Bryant, who called him play hurt. If By ROB MAADDI grade & under boys, and 6th the court during a wouldn’t want to go.” for an upgraded roster you’re an athlete, you Before the game, Corpas grade & under girls. If there is productive eight-year Odom, who turns during the off season, have to respect that.” AP Sports Writer came under scrutiny because enough interest, other divisions 28 next month, was expressed the opinion The left-handed PHILADELPHIA — may be added. All teams will be NBA career, profess- Home or away, these he was caught by TBS cam- scheduled for a minimum of 3 reportedly part of a that trade rumors are Odom has had to fight es to be a glass half- Colorado Rockies are on quite eras on Wednesday taking a games. There will be team and full person. package offered to the part of the game. through several individual awards. Once signed a roll. sip of a liquid out of a cup in But, he acknowl- Minnesota “It comes with the injuries since joining onto a team, players may not Kaz Matsui hit his first the bullpen, then pouring change teams. Please call 463- edged Thursday, the Timberwolves for territory, that’s the the Lakers. He’s some down the back of his 6714 for questions or to register Kevin Garnett, and nature of the beast,” undergone surgery career grand your team. Space may fill prior to rumors did hurt. neck and all over the front of tourney. “It bothers you a was also mentioned in Bryant said. “The during the past two slam and little bit, especially connection with a players understand off seasons on his drove in five his jersey. He was seen patting Ukiah Elks Lodge when you thought potential deal involv- that.” shooting shoulder. runs, leading his chest and rubbing his fin- Basketball Challenge you’d proven yourself ing Indiana’s Odom said he’s As he spoke the Rockies gers before throwing a pitch, to be worthy of being Jermaine O’Neal. always gotten along Thursday, he wore an but didn’t appear to do any- The Ukiah Elks Lodge wishes to over the challenge all basketball coaches here,” said Odom, Nothing happened. with Bryant, and he ice pack on his left Philadelphia thing shady in this appear- in the Ukiah area to send boys about to begin his “(Trade talk) hap- loves playing with the shoulder and another Phillies 10-5 ance. and girls between the ages of 8 pens because I can two-time defending on his right knee. and 14 to Shoda Kai Gymnasium fourth season with the Thursday for Jimmy Rollins homered play,” Odom said. NBA scoring champi- “It feels like I had on November 18, at 9:30 am for a Los Angeles Lakers Kaz a 2-0 lead in and drove in four runs and free throw contest. — assuming he’s not “Sometimes, you take on. surgery on it twice,” Matsui their NL play- Ryan Howard also connected moved before the end it as a compliment, “I’ve known him for Philadelphia, which ended Capoeira Yokayo of the month. but this is where I since I was 15 or 16,” See ODOM, Page A-9 Wins on off series. first grand Matsui a 14-year playoff drought by Capoeira Yokayo is a class that slam connected off capturing the NL East title on teaches the Brazilian dance and fighting style, where students will scheduled the final day of the season. learn the movements, history and Game 4 starter Kyle Lohse, But it’s been downhill for magic of the art. Everybody is Jennings out with ‘private matter’ rushed in to relieve struggling the Phillies since they fol- welcome, classes are on Monday Associated Press rookie Kyle Kendrick in the lowed a wild celebration and Wednesday 7-9p.m. and ‘As always, our most important interest is in fourth inning. Sunday with a pep rally at Fridays 6:30 to 8p.m. Kids class- SANTA CLARA — Left es will also be held on Saturdays tackle Jonas Jennings will be the well-being of our players.’ At this rate, the best-of-five City Hall the next day. series may not get that far. The heavily criticized 11a.m. to noon. The cost is $8 out of the San Francisco per class, with the first class -Mike Nolan Rookie Ubaldo Jimenez will Manuel gave his critics plenty being free. Classes will be held at 49ers’ lineup indefinitely try to pitch Colorado to a of ammunition with two ques- S.P.A.C.E., 145 E. Church St., in while dealing with a “private Ukiah. sweep Saturday night at Coors tionable moves. matter,” coach Mike Nolan Snyder will start in place of will miss Sunday’s game Field against veteran Jamie With the Phillies leading 3- CYO sign-ups said Thursday. Jennings, who started 13 against Baltimore with a Moyer. 2 in the fourth, Manuel pulled The oft-injured Jennings is games last season. Jennings shoulder injury, while tight Making just the second Kendrick after pinch-hitter Girls and boys 4th through 8th end Vernon Dav7is will be out grade basketball sign-ups will be: healthy, but Nolan wouldn’t played just three games in his postseason appearance in the Seth Smith’s infield single Sunday, October 7 and Sunday, disclose the reason for the first campaign with San at least one more game with a franchise’s 15-year history, loaded the bases with two October 14 at the Ukiah High knee injury. outs. School Gym. There is a $110 par- seventh-year pro’s absence. Francisco in 2005, missing Colorado is on the verge of San Francisco has a bye Manuel called on Lohse, ticipation fee. Parents/guardians Jennings was at the 49ers’ most of the year with a shoul- going to its first NL champi- must complete sign up form. The week after facing the Ravens, who made two relief appear- 4th grade signs up from 10 a.m. training complex Thursday, onship series. der injury. but Nolan wasn’t certain ances on side days down the to 10:30 a.m. Fifth grade from but didn’t practice. Jennings’ absence is anoth- The wild-card Rockies 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 6th grade Jennings would be back for stretch. from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 7th “As always, our most er blow to the 49ers’ already posted their eighth straight the 49ers’ road game against Lohse got ahead 1-2 on grade from 11:30 a.m. to noon, important interest is in the struggling offense, which is road victory, and have won 16 Matsui, before grooving a and 8th grade from noon to 12:30 well-being of our players,” the New York Giants on Oct. of 17 overall. p.m. Any questions, call Kelvin last in the NFL in total yards. fastball. Matsui drove it into Chapman at 485-8184. Nolan said. Quarterback Alex Smith 21. “They’ve embraced the the right-field seats to give the Third-year backup Adam ride and they’re not taking Rockies a 6-3 lead and silence anything for granted,” manag- the largest crowd ever at four- nized as the substance York this year as part of a gators she knew nothing about er Clint Hurdle said. year-old Citizens Bank Park. Jones Graham had given her. multimillion-dollar bank the check, the Post reported Matsui fell a single short of “I don’t think it was a mis- “Red flags should have fraud and money-laundering that she said in her letter that the cycle, and Troy take,” Manuel said. “I liked Tulowitzki and Matt Holliday Continued from Page A-7 been raised when he told me scheme. Montgomery told her it was Lohse on Matsui. He’s been not to tell anyone,” the Post Jones’ former agent, from the 2005 sale of a refur- homered on consecutive pitching really good out of the ately quit a European track reported, quoting the letter. Charles Wells, and coach, bished vehicle and was partial pitches in the first inning off bullpen, he has good stuff and Steven Riddick, were also part tour and returned to the Graham was indicted in the payment for $50,000 she had Kendrick, who got a quick I felt he was the right guy.” United States. Although she BALCO case last November of the scheme. hook from manager Charlie A total of 45,991 came out, on three counts of lying to loaned him. waved their rally towels and was cleared when a backup Documents filed in a feder- “Once again, I panicked,” Manuel. sample tested negative, she federal agents. He has pleaded al court in Manhattan show The Phillies had a chance cheered wildly despite the not guilty, and a trial is set for the Post reported. “I did not missed at least five major that Jones received the check want my name associated with to make it interesting in the Nov. 26, eighth, loading the bases with See COLORADO, Page 9 international meets, forfeiting A woman who answered from a Virginia man who this mess. I wanted to stay as an estimated $300,000 in the phone at Graham’s home prosecutors have accused of far away as possible.” appearance and performance in Raleigh, N.C., declined to enlisting friends and business In her prime, Jones was one fees. identify herself, but said partners to help launder the of track’s first female million- aires, typically earning In her letter, Jones said Graham was not home before proceeds of the multimillion- she’d used performance- refusing to answer any other between $70,000 and $80,000 dollar plot. enhancing drugs until she questions. There was no a race, plus at least another $1 The Original Sprayed On stopped training with Graham answer at the door of The money was drawn on an account established with million from race bonuses and at the end of 2002. Graham’s north Raleigh home endorsement deals. Polyurethane Bed Liner She said she lied when fed- on Thursday. one of $5 million worth of stolen, forged or doctored In 2000-01, she competed eral agents questioned her in The Post also reported that in 21 international events, Pick-Em Up Truck Store in her letter, Jones said she checks that investigators said 2003, Panicking when they the conspiracy attempted to including the Sydney 462-5086 presented her with a sample of lied about a $25,000 check Olympics, where she won five cash over three years. 1070 A N. State St., Ukiah “the clear,” which she recog- given to her by Montgomery, medals — three gold. who pleaded guilty in New Though Jones told investi-

Senior Chad Williams pumps the ball toward the cage in an attempt to score. Aaron Brennan and Jake Victory Hilliard both had solid games as they both scored twice and Continued from Page A-7 added two assists. Will Stone and A.J. the Redwood Empire Water Crawford both added a goal Polo League. and one assist. The Boys Junior Varsity Stephan Moore scored game proved to be a little once, while Eric Enberg more tame, but the Wildcats scored twice and had one still gained a quick lead and assist. The Ukiahi Junior by half-time they were ahead Varsity is now 3-0. 4-0. The boys varsity will trav- Sonoma scored twice in the el to Woodcreek this Friday third quarter, but that was it and play a series of five for the visitors, as the games against some top com- Wildcats went on to win 9-2. petition from the Sacramento. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2007 – A-9

‘I couldn’t make good results in New York. I’m First season with Beckham Colorado glad I have a good environment and a good Continued from Page A-8 team in Colorado.’ ‘very, very strange and unique’ -Kaz Matsui By BETH HARRIS score — somewhat out of character for the notoriously AP Sports Writer tough Philly boobirds. But LOS ANGELES — David they sure gave Jose Mesa an allowing three runs and three jogged home. Beckham’s injury-interrupted earful when the reliever strug- hits in his ninth career start. There was no doubt about first season with the Los gled in the sixth. Holliday’s shot. He ripped one Angeles Galaxy made it The 21-year-old Venezuelan Manuel inexplicably used played in the All-Star Futures deep onto the left-field seats “very, very strange and Mesa, who had a 5.54 ERA in for his second homer in two unique,” general manager game in July, made his big 40 games with the Phillies, league debut a month later and games and his sixth in six Alexi Lalas said Thursday. instead of Clay Condrey to games in Philadelphia this “You can plan all you want start the inning. earned his first win in Philly season. for the arrival of someone like Mesa walked the first two on Sept. 11. Rollins, who had a career- David Beckham, but when batters he faced and allowed a Fogg relieved the hard- best 30 homers, connected on that hurricane blows in, it is two-run double to Yorvit throwing lefty, and pitched Morales’ first pitch in the bot- unlike anything that you have Torrealba that put the Rockies two scoreless innings to earn tom of the first to slice ever seen,” he said in remarks ahead 8-3. the win in his second relief Colorado’s lead to 2-1. at the Honda Soccer Mesa stayed in and retired appearance this year. Fogg Morales ran into trouble in Symposium. pitcher Josh Fogg, before started Monday when the second. Ruiz doubled to Beckham received treat- Manuel finally came out and Colorado beat San Diego in right-center to put runners at ment on his sprained right got him. 13 innings in the wild-card second and third with one out. knee Thursday, a day after Condrey gave up an RBI tiebreaker. After Kendrick grounded out, returning to light training for triple to Matsui and RBI sin- “They had that big inning Rollins came through. the first time since getting hurt gle to Holliday to give the and there wasn’t any looking With the crowd chanting in a game on Aug. 29. He said AP Photo Rockies a 10-3 lead. back,” Howard said. “We tried “M-V-P!” he lined a two-run he is still restricted on how The Los Angeles Galaxy is beginning to worry about “You hope the pitcher can to make a comeback and just triple to left-center to give the much he can do. Beckham’s injuries which kept him from play all last hold the score and you can Phillies their first lead of the Beckham will not travel season. came up short. We need to catch up,” Manuel said. have short memories right series, 3-2. with the team for Sunday’s As a result, Los Angeles is basketball. Matsui, Colorado’s leadoff The Rockies elected to game at Houston, Lalas said. now.” pitch to Rollins with a base 7-13-6 with four games “He has changed, and I hitter, had just four homers in On an unseasonably warm But Lalas is hopeful the remaining, but is considered believe for the better, Major 410 at-bats this season. He open and Chase Utley up next. English superstar could return fall afternoon in Philly — it Though he hit .332 during unlikely to make the playoffs. League Soccer and the sport flied out to center in his last was 82 degrees at game time for one or both of the Galaxy’s Lalas said that Beckham’s of soccer probably forever,” at-bat, finishing 3-for-5. the season, Utley struck out — the balls were flying out his first five at-bats in this final two home games — greatest impact on the Galaxy Lalas said. Booed out of New York early. against Toronto FC on Oct. 13 and MLS has come off the after 2 1/2 seasons with the series. “We’ll probably look back Tulowitzki, the Rookie of Kendrick, who led NL and against New York on Oct. field, where sales of tickets at 2007 in the way that we Mets, Matsui is a perfect fit in calmer Colorado. the Year candidate, gave the rookies with 10 wins, allowed 18. and merchandise have sky- look back at 1994 and say that rocketed. “I couldn’t make good Rockies a 1-0 on a towering five runs and five hits in 3 2-3 Their final game of the was an important and histori- Major League Soccer regular “The on-the-field part of results in New York,” Matsui drive that landed in the flower innings. cal moment. It’s not going to season is Oct. 21 at Chicago. the equation has yet to come said through an interpreter. bed just beyond the left-center Notes: Rollins hit the first be everything and we still got However, Lalas cautioned, to fruition and that is also the “I’m glad I have a good envi- field wall and bounced onto leadoff homer in the Phillies’ a long way to go, but we need “If for one instance, we feel most important thing. If he’s ronment and a good team in the field. Thinking the ball postseason history. ... The to have more of these Colorado.” that either physically or men- not playing on the field and if was in play, Tulowitzki slid Phillies haven’t won a post- moments.” Rookie Franklin Morales tally he is not 100 percent the team is not playing well on into third base, got up and season game since Curt ready to go, he will not play Lalas touched on the many lasted just three innings, the field, it doesn’t work,” for us.” changes caused by Beckham’s Beckham already had a left Lalas said. “We’ve made our money arrival involving increased ankle injury when he joined back and continue to make security, travel, media, the Galaxy in July. That, along money and continue to gener- paparazzi and players’ wives, with his right knee, has limit- ate revenues unlike anything without mentioning When your job prospects are buried... ed him to six games and a we’ve ever seen for the Beckham’s high-profile total of 310 minutes. He is Galaxy or for Major League spouse Victoria by name. Turn to the Classifieds. earning $6.5 million this sea- Soccer. That’s all fine and “Have you ever tried to son. well, but he needs to get back walk through an airport with “We’ve had this incredible on the field.” David Beckham? It’s very, We have postings for asset, this incredible attraction Adding Beckham to MLS very difficult,” Lalas said. and we haven’t been able to also commanded the attention “We are learning as we go positions in many areas, put him in the environment of non-soccer fans in a coun- along. This is not something including Automotive, where he is most comfortable, try where the sport lags that any MLS team has had to Clerical, Retail, Service and that is on the field,” Lalas behind football, baseball and said. deal with in the past.” and Telemarketing.

he was will never leave. It’s Take advantage of the not the typical pattern of life Classifieds and uncover a Odom — a parent burying a child. treasure chest of Continued from Page 8 He’s angelic. There’s more kids who die from SIDS from opportunity. Odom said with a smile when 1-to-9 months than any dis- asked how his shoulder felt. ease or disaster.” “Injuries happen. Sometimes, Odom is under contract for you have to be patient. When this season at $13.524 million you’re an athlete, there’s noth- and next season at $14.559 ing more frustrating than get- million. He’s uncertain about ting hurt.” his future after that, but thinks Speaking following the about it often. third day of training camp, “I would like to have the Odom said he’s optimistic strength to finish out this con- he’ll be ready Oct. 30, when tract,” he said. “And then, the Lakers open the season AP Photo who knows? I might be ready 590 S. School St. against Houston. He’s not so Lamar Odom intends to to conquer something else. Ukiah sure about the exhibition sea- remain with the Lakers. “I’m finding peace and son, but that doesn’t really rebounds and 2.0 assists in the comfort in my life on and off 468-3500 matter. first round of the playoffs last the court. There’s a lot more to Odom averaged 15.9 spring, when the Lakers lost my life than being a basketball points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.8 to Phoenix in five games. assists in 56 games last season Surgery followed two weeks and is averaging 15.8 points, later. 8.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists in Odom said he strongly con- his career. sidered retirement after The Ukiah Rotary1st “His teammates enjoy play- Jayden Odom, his 6 1/2- ing with him,” Lakers coach month-old son, suffocated in Phil Jackson said. “He shares his crib and died on June 28, the ball.” 2006. Playing despite a torn “That’s something that will labrum in his shoulder, Odom never go away,” Odom said. JAIL ‘N BAIL averaged 19.4 points, 13.3 “Him being a special kid like HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Fill out a warrant form ($5) for anyone you want “arrested.” That individual will be picked up by Rotary Bounty Hunters, Sheriff Deputies or Police and brought in front of a “Judge.” Cars, Trucks and Motorhomes The Judge will then set the bail (Minimum of $50) and the “arrestee” will be placed in Rotary “jail.” They can contact one of the Bail Bondsmen (Iverson Bail Bonds, Rotary Bail Expert Transmission Repair Advanced Electronic Diagnosis Bonds) waiting at the jail. The “arrestee” will remain in Rotary jail until the bail is raised (or Over 27 Years of Experience until “arrestee” has raised what they can). You can call anyone to help you raise the bail; 265 East Clay Street, Ukiah family, friends, etc. Use your own cell phone or one provided. It’s that simple. (707) 462-5786 • (707) 462-5795 Everyone arrested will receive a jail hat and an award for participation. Obtain Warrant forms from any Rotary member or participating businesses. MENDO TRUCK ACCESSORIES Organics October 13, 2007 & Hydroponics Alex Thomas Plaza

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MENDO TRUCK A-10 – FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2007 COMMUNITY THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL His sense of humor inspired Achiever If you “Google Jerry Juhl, recounts, “Jerry conceived a you will find pages of listings gorse monster, created by and, after reading just a few, him and sculptor Tom Brown, you will realize what an to lead an annual Caspar exceptional man Jerry was Halloween Parade. Jerry led and how fortunate we are that the parade in his top hat and he and his wife Susan chose cape, carrying a sign: Beware the Mendocino County com- Gorse Monster. Be Afraid. Be munity of Caspar as their Very Afraid! He thought if home. we appeased the gorse mon- So much has been written ster by allowing it to lead the about Jerry’s professional parade, maybe it would leave life, it is impossible to sum- us alone.” Judy concludes, marize it in a meaningful “His kindness, community way. Suffice it to say that spirit and sense of humor Jerry started playing with were a gift to Caspar that was puppets as a small child and Giving Back consistent and enduring.” never stopped. By Susanne Norgard Jerry and Susan’s support His brand of silliness of local artists and arts orga- touched millions of lives Jerry and Susan were intense- nizations has been manifested through his work as the head ly involved in the process. in countless ways. One of writer for The Muppet Show, Judy remembers, “The Juhls those is through a fund at the Fraggle Rock and as co- were among the first to rec- Community Foundation that writer of the Muppet Movie, ognize the magic of a Caspar Susan created in Jerry’s among many other things. Community Center and were memory: The Jerry Juhl Fund Jerry and Susan did not instrumental in making its for the Arts. Initially the fund move to Caspar as celebrities. acquisition possible.” will provide for scholarships Instead they slipped in “under Nothing puts Jerry’s for Mendocino and Fort the radar” in 1987. Longtime quirky sense of humor in Bragg high school students friend and neighbor Judy context better than gorse, an who are pursuing careers in Tarbell says, “Many Coasters invasive, highly flammable the performing arts, including shrub that has invaded are amazingly talented yet music, dance, theatre, film, retiring. Most of us came Caspar. Three weeks after the Local actor to appear on ‘The Unit’ Juhls moved to Caspar, a hor- and puppetry. here to live quietly and be If you want to understand rifying gorse fire swept into On Tuesday Ukiah High School graduate and Ukiah Players Theater regular Evan left alone. One true test of the field adjoining their how you can personalize your our rebounding sense of com- Gaustad will perform in an episode of CBS’s drama “The Unit,” starring Dennis house. giving through the Haysbert and Scott Foley. The show chronicles the missions of an elite and clan- munity is that some of our “It’s an interesting way to Community Foundation, luminaries, like Susan and destine group of American agents in their fight against global terrorism. “The meet the neighbors,” Judy either through current giving Unit’s” third season premiered on Sept. 25, and airs at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Jerry, found a comfortable remembers the Juhls saying or through your estate plan- place to share their fascinat- after the fire was extin- ning, visit our website at ing lives with neighbors and guished by multiple fire www.communityfound.org, friends.” departments. or give me a call at 468-9882. In 1997 when people in This introduction to the Susanne Norgard is executive WINE COUNTRY EVENTS Caspar initiated meetings Caspar gorse fields took root director of the Community about the future of Caspar, in Jerry’s imagination. Judy Foundation. Ladies’ Luncheon at Vecino Nuestra Casa to hold raffle Vineyards Sunday at Parducci on Oct. 20 Dollars and Sense Garden Clubhouse at 1203 West Clay St. Guests are wel- On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., there will be a Nuestra Casa will be holding a raffle at the Energy Forum come to attend. Ladies Luncheon at Vecino Vineyards, at Parducci Wine Cellars, 510 Parducci Road, Wednesday 14100 Powerhouse Road, Potter Valley. Ukiah, on Oct. 20, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The There will be live music by Laura Smith, a prizes include a wine cellar and a 2 night get- Deadline for ’08 away at Mendocino Seaside Cottage. Soroptimist, Lions, Nuestra fashion show by Graces, silent auction tables Alianza, and Willits High Miss Mendocino Entertainment will be provided by the School’s and food and refreshments provided by the Out! Band. School Science Teachers Potter Valley Café. Entry costs $20 per person, invite the community to County is Nov. 1 Tickets will cost $40 per person, which will or $180 for a table seating 10. include a souvenir wine glass, a variety of attend the Dollars and Sense The Miss Mendocino All proceeds from this event will benefit the Energy Forum on Wednesday wines, hors d’oeuvres, and the raffle. County Scholarship Program Potter Valley Community Parks and at 7 p.m., at the Willits High Proceeds are to support activities and ser- is now taking applications for Recreation. vices provided by Nuestra Casa to the commu- School Auditorium. qualified applicants for the The speakers will include: To make reservations, or for more informa- nity. 2008 Miss Mendocino For more information, call 463-8181, and • Steve Heckeroth -- Peak tion, call Kristin Meyers at the Potter Valley County Scholarship Program Café, 743-2848. ask for Martha, Xochilt, Moises or Santiago. Oil; Electric, Gas, and Hybrid to be held Jan. 12, 2008. vehicles; and Solar Overview COMMUNITY BRIEFS Scholarships in excess of • Richard Jergenson -- It’s happening here $25,000 have been awarded Light Rail the past five years to the con- • Sara O’Brian -- Energy testants running for this pres- Conservation Sulin Bell is a chef with tigious title and the honor of • Ralph Pisciotta -- Solar her own catering business in representing Mendocino Installations Ukiah. She will share her County in the Miss California • Brian Corzilius -- County extensive knowledge of herbs Scholarship Program next Energy Usages and will demonstrate the cre- June, a preliminary to the Questions and answers will ative use of flowers in her Miss America Scholarship be moderated by Ron recipes. Program. Orenstein. The evening meeting of Young women between the For more information, con- the Garden Club will be on ages of 17 and a high school tact Jane McCabe 456-9067. Monday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. senior and 24, who reside in Sue Nowlin from Mendocino County, attend Ukiah Garden Fuchsiarama in Fort Bragg college with parental residen- will be the speaker, giving cy in Mendocino County or Club meeting the scoop on these shade who work and have lived in Wednesday plants, giving the why and the county for six months are how, to make fuschias drip eligible provided they meet “Edibles from the Flower with beauty health. Sue the guidelines of the Miss Garden” will be the topic Nowlin will be bringing America Program. presented by Sulin Bell at the plants for sale specifically for For more information, or To help battle the high cost of education, regular meeting of the Ukiah the Ukiah area that will sur- an application package con- use the newspaper as a simple answer to Garden Club at 1:30 p.m. on vive both the heat and cold. tact Verna Jacobs, Executive many questions. From social studies, to the Wednesday. 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skills! The Ukiah Country The pumpkin patch is Pumpkinfest second the kids carnival area, Ukiah Country annual “Pumpkin Baking now covering 3 blocks. Contest” will take place The patch features on Sunday, Oct. 14, events for all ages and 2007. Enter your many family activities. PumpkinFest famous pumpkin pie Come visit the petting recipe or enter the new zoo, climb a rock wall, division for creative ride a train, win a game pumpkin baked goods or contest. There is a Oct. 13-14 including muffins, cook- giant slide, a ferris ies and much more! wheel, and children-size Schedule of Events Coloring contest awards Entry forms are available food. On Sunday the Saturday October 13th 12:30pm at www.cityofukiah.com outer space clown will 10am-5pm Bubble gum blowing or call 463-6231. make free balloon cre- Arts & Crafts 10am-5pm 1:15pm & 4:15pm ations. “Pumpkins in Moon Walking Contest Haunted House Outerspace” Parade 1pm & 4pm The Haunted House is Presented by: City of 10am Rocket Scientist Contest sure to entertain all ages Ukiah, Safeway, Savings Children’s Activities 1:30pm with secret tunnels, spe- Bank, Q106 Bicoastal 11am-5pm UFO Search cial lighting and many Media, Coyote Valley Haunted House (treasure hunt) 2pm spooky surprises! Open Shodokai Casino, Ukiah 10am-5pm Cheesecake Momma’s both Saturday and Main Street Program Scarecrow City Lift-Off Contest 2:30pm Sunday during 10am-4pm PumpkinFest inside the Brew & Wine Event Sunday October 14th Conference Center at 1-5pm 4-H petting zoo 12-4pm 200 S. School Street. Children’s Stage 12-5pm Local entertainment Scout O’Rama 12:00 & 1:45 Scarecrow City 10am-5pm Rings of Saturn Take a stroll through Clowning and Balloon Savings Bank’s Sunday October 14th Twisting 12:30 pm Scarecrow City, located 11am-4pm Bubble Gum Blowing at 200 N. School Street, 3 on 3 Hoop Tourney 1:30 pm and see the creative 9am Animal Imitation Contest ways local children Arts & Crafts 11am-4pm 2:15pm dress up and display Children’s Activities Dog Costume Contest There will be kids in cos- must check in by 9am. their scarecrows. Each 11am-4pm 2:30pm tumes, bands, lots of The divisions will be: year the Savings Bank Haunted House Weiner Dog Races music and parade floats. Men’s Open, High pairs local merchants 11am-4pm 3:30pm The parade will be held School Boys, High and classrooms together Scarecrow City Saturday October 13, at School Girls, 8th grade to compete for a number 11am-4pm Great Pumpkin 10am, rain or shine. & under boys, 8th grade of prizes such as “Most Pumpkin Baking Contest Weigh-Off Enter into a new galaxy & under girls, 6th grade Scary” or “Most 12-2:30pm The Great Pumpkin by participating in this & under boys, and 6th Imaginative”. Country Fiddle Contest Weigh-Off will be held at year’s parade. Take on a grade & under girls. If 12-3pm the Ukiah Safeway park- space theme and join there is enough interest, Arts & Crafts Children’s Stage 12-4pm ing lot on Saturday Oct. the fun. Parade entry other divisions may be PumpkinFest is the Scout O’Rama 1 6 from 10am-1pm. forms are available at added. All teams will be largest harvest festival in 1am-4pm Activities include food www.cityofukiah.com or scheduled for a mini- Mendocino County with vendor, bounce houses, call 463-6231. mum of 3 games. There over 90 booths of artists Standley Street face painting and the will be team and individ- of all media, selling their Children’s Stage annual PumpkinFest col- PumpkinFest 3-on-3 ual awards. Please call wares and demonstrat- & Carnival oring contest. Hoop Tourney (707) 463-6714 for ques- ing their talents. Saturday October 13th The tournament will be tions or to register your Attendees can meet and Judging of scarecrow PumpkinFest Parade held at the downtown team. buy directly from arti- entries 8:30-10 am The Ukiah Country Ukiah Savings Bank sans, enjoy entertain- Local entertainment PumpkinFest Parade parking lot at 200 N. Pumpkin ment and satisfy their 11:45, 2:15, 3:30, 4:30 “Pumpkins in School St on Sunday, Baking Contest taste buds with delicious Petting Zoo 12-5pm Outerspace” is a fun and October 14th. The fee is Break out your best festival cuisine. Scarecrow awards creative way to celebrate $20 per player (max of 5 Pumpkin recipes and 12:20pm the harvest season. per team). All teams sharpen your culinary The Pumpkin Patch

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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 720.44 feet; Storage: 42,045 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 100 cfs Outflow: 234 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .042 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .60 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .018 ppm (.25 ppm) Deaths UHS Regulators propose controls on legal defense funds By STEVE LAWRENCE the Los Angeles-based Center claims that he couldn’t serve money to raise money.” Continued from Page A-1 Continued from Page A-1 Associated Press Writer for Governmental Studies, as attorney general because he Ross Johnson, chairman of SACRAMENTO — State said that’s something lawmak- had not practiced law long Sheriff’s Detective Rusty commences today with polls the Fair Political Practices Noe said Avendano-Castro’s regulators are trying to ers should consider doing. enough before the election. Commission, said the regula- opening to students during the “If I give a contribution to a The GOP lawsuit was thrown body may have been in the school day at both lunch and strengthen campaign fundrais- tions are tailored to meet the ing rules by targeting legal legal defense fund, I think the out by a Sacramento judge last wording of Proposition 34. ditch for several days. break in the quad. official is going to be more “Potentially since last defense funds that can bring in February. The winners will be grateful than if I give a contri- The regulations also would The 2000 ballot measure weekend,” Noe said. announced during halftime of unlimited cash for officehold- ers and candidates and that bution to his campaign,” he direct defense funds to report authorized the defense funds Avendano-Castro was a the varsity football game, said. “It’s certainly saving him their donors and expenses at and limited campaign contri- vineyard worker who had which will begin at 8 p.m. have loose restrictions on how the money can be spent. or her lots of money in per- the same time candidates and butions to state candidates. been living in a Hopland-area This afternoon’s parade sonal costs.” “The underlying statute will begin at the high school The latest effort comes officeholders are required to work camp. Simas said The commission’s new reveal their campaign contri- says these legal defense funds coworkers first became aware at 3 p.m. before turning east nearly a year after courts slapped down an attempt to rules attempt to prevent use of butions. That would make it can be used for legal costs and of his absence on Monday on Low Gap Road, veering the defense funds for endless south on State Street, making close another loophole in easier to track all the money related legal expenses,” when Avendano-Castro failed California’s political fundrais- or excessive fundraising by flowing to elected officials. to show up to work. its way west on Mill Street Johnson said. “We’re just ing limits. requiring that the amount Politicians also would be emphasizing that.” The CHP is asking anyone before heading up Dora Street taken in be “reasonably calcu- back toward the school. Voters authorized the prohibited from using money He suggests that candidates who knows anything about lated” to cover attorney’s fees in their legal defense funds to The lineup will begin with defense funds in 2000 to cover or elected officials raise the incident to contact the costs stemming from civil, and related legal expenses. pay for additional fundraising. Ukiah CHP office. flag-carrying horses from the If the candidate or office- money to cover attorney’s fees Ukiah Future Farmers criminal or administrative State Sen. Ron Calderon, proceedings involving an holder raised more than D-Monterey Park, has tapped by picking up the telephone or Gunshot victim Association, after which pre- $5,000 over those costs, the talking to potential contribu- vious Homecoming queen election or the performance of his legal defense fund for found in vineyard an officeholder’s duties. Since money would have to be more than $62,000 for tors face to face instead of Emily Weir will lead the pro- returned to donors. Smaller cession of candidate cars. then, 13 state officials have set fundraising events, including holding a “gala fundraiser” The Sheriff’s Office is also one up, including Attorney amounts of excess funds could golf outings at Lake Tahoe that also can be used to line up investigating the death of Before those campaigning be given to charities, political for Homecoming aristocracy General Jerry Brown, Senate and on the Oregon coast. donors for a future campaign. another man, found in a vine- President Pro Tem Don parties, ballot measure cam- The fund, which has raised The commission tentatively are introduced though, Spirit paigns, federal candidates or a yard near Highway 175 Commissioners Hayley Perata, former Secretary of more than $161,000, was set approved the regulations in Wednesday night. State Kevin Shelley and for- state or local candidate in up as Calderon faced a Milovina, Melissa Berndt and another state. September and is scheduled to The man, another local vine- Ashley Lower are slotted to mer Lt. Gov. Cruz recount of his 305-vote victo- yard worker, was found with a The regulations also would ry over former Assemblyman take them up for a final vote in appear. Bustamante. November. single gunshot wound to the The controls proposed by require a defense fund to shut Rudy Bermudez, D-Norwalk, King and Queen candi- down within 90 days after the Johnson would not say head in a vineyard near dates will then follow, begin- the state Fair Political in the June 2006 Democratic Highway 175 at 7:44 p.m. Practices Commission follow legal proceeding ended, primary for a soon-to-be whether they were triggered ning with Leadership Club unless the commission’s exec- Wednesday. Noe said a hand- members Soriah Sobbizadeh a more ambitious but unsuc- vacant Senate seat. by any particular actions taken gun was found nearby. utive director granted an Bermudez conceded defeat by the politicians who have and Tony Crudo, Adrianna cessful bid to limit the size of extension. The man was unconscious Lopez and Javier Moreno contributions to campaign on July 19, 2006, two days formed defense funds so far when sheriff’s deputies found Other parts of the regula- after the recount began, but but said the FPPC wants to from MESA, Caroline committees formed by Gov. tions would require the name him and was taken to Santa Eggertsen and Cody Ashurst Arnold Schwarzenegger and Calderon’s defense fund ensure the money will be Rosa Memorial Hospital, of the fund to include the last remains active. He did not from the Ski and Board Club, other politicians to support or name of the candidate or “used for legitimate purpos- where he died of his injuries. Sara Kollenborn and Jake oppose ballot measures. return phone calls from The es.” Noe said the death is officeholder who formed it. Associated Press seeking Smith from band, Katy Eddy Courts ruled last year that The fund’s statement of orga- The “potential for abuse is believed to be a suicide based and Jordan Marshall from the commission does not have comment. nization also would have to Bustamante spent more there,” he said. on statements made by the Interact club, Macee Bates the authority to cap those identify the legal proceeding ——— man’s friends, but the Sheriff’s and Mark Pedersen from the donations, which have topped than $72,000 on fundraising that led to the fund’s creation. through the defense fund he On the Net: www.fppc.ca.gov Office is investigating the death 6th Man Club, Nina Madueno $2 million from some donors That would help regulators because of suspicious circum- and Kenny Killian from to Schwarzenegger’s ballot set up in 2004, including at and the public determine if a least $10,000 at a Las Vegas stances. International Club, Alyssa measure committee, the defense fund was being The Sheriff’s Office is not Ballard and Greg Madueno California Recovery Team. area resort with two golf formed for a legitimate reason courses. releasing the victim’s name from Rock and Roll Club, There also are no limits on and identify the candidate or because his family has not been Elena De La Cruz and Joey how much donors can give to He created the fund after public official who formed it, the FPPC filed a lawsuit notified. Cantaneda from NAYC and legal defense funds, with officials say. Avendano-Castro and the finishing with Megan Meeker some contributions running as accusing him of improperly That’s not always easy to moving $3.8 million between unidentified man both lived in and Thomas Lee from the high as $100,000. That is far determine now, with some Hopland-area work camps, but FFA. more than the caps voters campaign committees in an state officials using vague effort to skirt contribution not the same one. Band and MESA club imposed in 2000 on donations names for their defense funds. floats are then scheduled with made to campaigns for gover- limits. Bustamante paid a Autopsies for both men Shelley, while fighting alle- record $263,000 fine and shut were scheduled for Thursday. Early Iron UHS alumni cars nor and other state offices. gations that he improperly Ben Brown can be reached at to follow. The FPPC is taking a more down the defense fund last hired political supporters, March. [email protected]. Dennis Willeford, first- conservative approach this took questionable campaign year UHS principal, will then time. It is moving toward Lance Olson, a Democratic contributions and mishandled attorney, criticizes the pro- present “Willeford’s Rock adopting regulations that millions of dollars in federal Float.” would put some overall posed ban on fundraising election money, established a expenditures, saying “it costs Got family? “He put together some restrictions on fundraising for fund in 2004 called simply the teachers who are musicians, legal defense funds while con- Legal Defense Fund. He so it should be pretty fun,” tinuing to allow unlimited resigned in February 2005, • Willits • said Bob Dieffenbach, UHS individual contributions. avoiding the possibility of NOYO THEATRE 459-NOYO (6696) director of student activities. Commission officials say it impeachment. 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