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7 58551 69301 0 TUESDAY March 13, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 148 Number 338 email: [email protected] County rebuffed by judge in strike case By KATIE MINTZ work. initial jurisdiction in the salary dis- negotiation table.” receiving wages comparable to the The Daily Journal Lake County Superior Court visit- pute -- not the county. The MCPAA, formed in April average salaries in the five surround- In the fourth day of a strike over ing Judge Anthony Bellante, who “This was (the county’s) second 2006 to represent attorneys from the ing counties, which they say are wages, a judge ruled Monday against heard the case because all local attempt and the second time they Mendocino County District between 16 percent and 45 percent granting an injunction sought by judges had recused themselves, lost,” MCPAA President and Deputy Attorney’s Office, the Public higher. Mendocino County that would have found that the Public Employment District Attorney Matthew Finnegan Defender’s Office, the Alternate It voted Feb. 1 to strike if a satis- forced the picketing members of the Relations Board, a quasi-judicial said following the decision. Defender’s Office and the Child factory contract was not reached by Mendocino County Public agency that oversees public sector “They’ve spent more effort in this Support Attorney’s Office, is negoti- Attorney’s Association to return to collective bargaining in the state, has legal battle than they have at the ating with the county in hope of See STRIKE, Page 16 Commission wants Catching spring fever G-P to do more for marine mammals By TONY REED Fort Bragg Advocate-News One amendment rec- At its March 16 meeting in ommends that the Monterey, the California Coastal Commission will hear behavior of offshore a permit amendment applica- wildlife should be tion for work taking place on monitored, and if the the former Georgia Pacific mill site in Fort Bragg. work causes a The amendments apply to a behavioral change, Coastal Development Permit, approved by the commission work is to be stopped in May 2006, allowing G-P to remove building foundations, tained several resource pro- remove debris from a former tection measures, but garbage dumping area along Commission staff suggests the north shore of the proper- some amendments to ensure ty and remove underground that marine mammals will not objects detected by soil-pene- be disturbed by the cleanup trating radar on the former activities. One amendment mill site. recommends that the behavior Coastal Commission staff of offshore wildlife should be member Jim Baskin simpli- monitored, and if the work fied the over 120-page staff causes a behavioral change, report by saying the amend- work is to be stopped. If any ments will basically modify marine mammals are operating protocol to further than 100 meters (328 feet) protect marine mammals and from where activities are tak- ing place, or if marine mam- archeological resources. Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal mals wander to within that While his mother was busy planning what to plant in their garden, Noah Whelan, age 4, was more inter- The original permit, ested in flowers as he stops to inspect some during an outing to Oak Valley Nursery. approved in May 2006, con- See G-P, Page 16 Warm weather to continue all week Perata sends message By LAURA MCCUTCHEON The Daily Journal to ‘Mod Squad’ Calendars designate March By STEVEN HARMON 21st as the first day of spring, but Mother Nature begs to dif- MediaNews fer. Sacramento Bureau Bees buzzed, birds sang, SACRAMENTO - Senate lawn mowers hummed, and President Pro Tem Don Perata the scent of fresh cut grass flashed a show of power filled the air Sunday in many Monday by locking three parts of Ukiah when tempera- moderate Democratic senators tures reached a high of 84 out of their offices after they degrees -- just 4 degrees attended a fund-raiser last below the record set in 2005, week. according to Chris Scott, The Oakland Democrat meteorologist with the apparently was irked that the Capitol report National Weather Service in three Southern California law- from the Eureka. makers, Sens. Ron Calderon, Sacramento Bureau Monday’s local thermostat Gloria Negrete-McLeod and 82 degrees by 4:40 p.m., Lou Correa, attended a dinner back in their offices. in Sacramento held by pro- “It’s a matter among mem- business Assembly Democrats bers,” Perata said, “...nothing See WEATHER, Page 16 who call themselves the “Mod more than that.” Unusually high tempera- Squad.” But it was clear that Perata tures for this time of year Senate Democrats have an sought to send a signal to law- brought everyone out to unwritten rule forbidding makers who might be hoping find flowers, including members from joining cau- to assert themselves as a vot- bees, who took a liking to cuses except those reflecting ing bloc challenging Perata’s a lemon tree in bloom. gender, geography or ethnici- leadership or agenda: They ty - such as the Latino or rural could find themselves out in caucuses - mostly as a way to the cold. All three were part of keep lawmakers from forming the Assembly’s moderate cau- Caltrans phone reports goes coast to coast voting blocs that could hinder cus in the past legislative ses- the the party’s agenda. The Eureka Times-Standard Highway Information weather, or work in construc- you there.” sion, and were responsible for Perata would not comment, killing a number of pro-con- Being on vacation in Network (CHIN) telephone tion zones. The toll-free CHIN number saying he wanted to keep the Montana and worrying about number -- 1-800-427-ROAD - “Customer service is receives about 4.5 million sumer Senate bills they saw as issue confined to those con- harmful to business. road conditions in California - available coast-to-coast. important to Caltrans, and this calls annually from motorists cerned. But the sergeant at can add stress to the drive For the first time, truckers, upgrade in service will enable seeking road information. “They’re now in the arms, Tony Beard, confirmed Senate,” Perata said. home. Now, Caltrans has tourists and others calling out- everyone to more efficiently Anyone with Internet that he’d had the locks taken steps to alleviate some side of California can call plan their travel in California access also can receive the Getting things done is hard changed on all three mem- enough, said John Burton, of the worry. ahead and obtain the latest to minimize delays and maxi- same up-to-the-minute high- bers’ office doors. By the end The California Department information about traffic mize their quality time,” said way conditions on the Perata’s predecessor as Senate of the day, two of the three leader, without having to of Transportation (Caltrans) delays or highway closures Caltrans Director Will Caltrans Web page: locked-out senators had has made its Caltrans due to major accidents, winter Kempton. “We're here to get www.dot.ca.gov. received new keys and were See PERATA, Page 2 Monday - Friday Breakfast Specials Many to choose from only $4.75 including coffee From 7 to 11:30 a.m. 6175 N. State St. •Calpella•485-8630 2 – TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

3:39 p.m. Saturday, on suspi- POLICE REPORTS cion of driving under the FUNERAL NOTICES The following were influence and revoking proba- compiled from reports tion. [\ The business expanded to a large family and He is survived by great- prepared by the Ukiah BOOKED -- Ralph Joel RAYMOND EDWARD distributorship of lots of friends throughout grandchildren Cody Police Department. To Bargas Jr., 20, of Sacramento, POLSLEY fresh commodities, a feed Northern California. and Courtney O’Ferrall, anonymously report was booked into jail at 9:11 Raymond Edward store and an ice Raymond is survived by Kalohe, Kylie and crime information, call p.m. Saturday, on suspicion of Polsley passed away at his house that provided ser- Marilyn, his wife of Niah Andino, Chance and 463-6205. transportation of marijuana home in Covelo on vices to the valley. He 62 years, son Bob Polsley Shaylene Smith, for sale. Saturday, March 10, 2007 later purchased the Covelo and Brenda of Kyle, Joshlin and Clayton ARREST -- Robert BOOKED -- Francisco with his family at his side. Mobile Home Covelo, daughter Betty and Jr. Tuttle and Xanta Soroka, 40, no hometown Javier Zamora, 36, of Potter A native of Eureka, Park, construction and husband Robert and Lucas Diamond. given, was arrested on suspi- Valley, was booked into jail at CA, he was 82 years old cement equipment, Tuttle of Covelo and Raymond was preceded cion of driving under the 2:43 a.m. Sunday, on suspi- and attended school along with a gravel plant; daughter Julie and hus- in death by his father influence at 10:01 p.m. cion of driving under the in Eureka and Arcata. In and the family band James Goforth of and mother Harry and Saturday, in the 600 block of influence, without a license, 1945 he married business was changed to Redwood Valley. Estella Polsley, broth- North State Street. and resisting arrest. Marilyn and they moved to Polsley Enterprise. He is survived by grand- ers Warren Polsley and ARREST -- Lisa Michelle BOOKED -- David John Covelo to raise Ray was dedicated to his children Christie and Calvin Polsley and Ornelas, 26, of Ukiah, was Thompson, 42, of Albion, was dairy cattle and buy a family and busi- husband Bob O’Ferrall of sister Geraldine Polsley. arrested on suspicion of dri- booked into jail at 9:13 a.m. creamery in Round Val- ness, and he liked to travel Carmichael, Ri- Grave side services will ving under the influence at Sunday, on suspicion of dri- ley. Ray and his wife pur- and explore new chard and wife Mitzie be held at 11 o’clock 1:46 a.m. Sunday, in the 100 ving under the influence. chased a ranch country collecting antiques Goforth of Redwood a. m. on March 14, 2007 at block of South Main Street. BOOKED -- Joshua Gabe where they made their and old tools Valley, Tina and husband Valley View Cem- ARREST -- Nicole Marie Nabors, 32, of Redwood home, raised their chil- along the way. He was a Dino Andino of San etery in Covelo, CA. If Bochman, 24, of Willits, was Valley, was booked into jail at dren and lived for 62 great outdoorsman Clemente, Shani and hus- desired, donations may arrested on suspicion of dri- 11:19 a.m. Sunday, on suspi- years. Polsley Transpor- and he enjoyed walking band Eric Smith of be made to Covelo Fire ving under the influence at cion of driving under the tation was established in through the moun- Redwood Valley, Clayton Department. 3:53 a.m. Sunday, in the 500 influence. 1950 where he haul- tains and visiting the and wife Jackie Tut- Arrangements are under block of East Gobbi Street. ed cattle, fuel, food, feed, Pacific Coast. tle of Covelo, Jolene and the care and direc- ARREST -- Galdino Ceja Those arrested by law enforcement officers are innocent until proven guilty. logs and brought A life that took him from husband Jason Dia- tion of Anker-Lucier Diaz, 19, of Ukiah, was arrest- People reported as having been arrest- home loads of watermelons the crank telephone mond of Ukiah and Mortuary. ed on suspicion of driving ed may contact the Daily Journal once in the summer. to the cell phone, he had a Rochelle Tuttle of Irvine. under the influence at 9:10 their case has been concluded so the results can be reported. Those who feel p.m. Sunday, in the 700 block the information is in should con- of South State Street. tact the appropriate agency. In the case enemy simply to watch the clock and wait us out,” Cheney said of those arrested on suspicion of dri- in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. ving under the influence of an intoxi- cant: all DUI cases reported by law SHERIFF’S REPORTS enforcement agencies are reported by The world briefly President pushes free and the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes The following were no exceptions. showcases U.S. efforts to compiled from reports prepared by the FIRE AND RESCUE Cheney: Anti-war lawmakers fight poverty in Latin America Mendocino County undermine U.S. troops in Iraq GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AP) — President Bush Sheriff’s Office: FALSE ALARM -- A promoted free trade as a salve to Latin America’s woes, speak- maintenance man working in WASHINGTON (AP) — Anti-war lawmakers in Congress ing out against poverty from dusty mountain villages Monday a computer room on Monday BOOKED -- Mark Pasqual are undermining U.S. troops in Iraq by trying to limit President to counter critics’ portrayal of America as the devil to the north. Hill, 37, of Fort Bragg, was afternoon at the Savings Bank of Mendocino County, located Bush’s spending requests for military operations, Vice Helping to load lettuce headed for the global market with booked into jail at 7:59 a.m. President Dick Cheney said Monday. U.S. help and touring an American military center that provides Friday, on suspicion of corpo- in the 200 block of North School Street, accidentally His remarks came as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid basic medical care and physician training, Bush emphasized ral injury to a spouse. scheduled a Wednesday test vote on a resolution that calls for U.S. largesse in this part of the world. BOOKED -- Tyler James set off a fire suppression sys- tem, which filled a room with combat troops to leave Iraq by March 2008. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the leftist firebrand with Schirmer, 20, of Harbor Also this week, a House committee will consider legislation rising stature who has been shadowing Bush throughout this Springs, was booked into jail halon -- a suppressant -- resulting in a white-out effect that would fully fund the administration’s $100 billion request trip, was in Jamaica and Haiti, countries he is courting with at 10:59 p.m. Friday on suspi- preferential oil contracts and generous aid packages. His mes- cion of driving under the in the room. for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan yet demand that troops leave influence. Halon does not hurt equip- Iraq by the end of August 2008 and possibly the end of 2007. sage is that the United States ignores the needs of Latin BOOKED -- Clinton ment, according to Ukiah Fire With those showdowns nearing, Cheney tried to put America. James Harvey, 36, of North Department Battalion Chief Democrats on the defensive. Bush met in Guatemala City with President Oscar Berger, a Bend, was booked into jail at Kevin Jennings. Employees “When members speak not of victory but of time limits, conservative leader who has become a strong U.S. ally. Trade 12:56 a.m. Saturday, on suspi- and customers of the bank, deadlines and other arbitrary measures, they are telling the and immigration were high on the agenda. cion of driving under the however, were evacuated dur- influence. ing the incident which in private,” said the staffer, Perata would never tell us we Senate moderates who didn’t BOOKED -- Glenwood occurred at around 3:15 p.m. Perata who asked to remain anony- can’t join a caucus.” attend the fund-raiser was William Spurlock, 23, of The Ukiah Fire Department mous to avoid antagonizing Negrete-McLeod’s staff Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Van responded to the incident. Point Arena, was booked into Continued from Page 1 Perata. “That’s why we’re all members were able to get Nuys, who said he hadn’t jail at 9:58 a.m. Saturday, on scratching our heads.” back into their office by late heard about the lock-out. He suspicion of driving under the CORRECTIONS worry about a group of law- Calderon said he’d ordered Monday morning, said her also said he was unaware of a influence. The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this makers challenging the lead- new locks on his door earlier chief of staff, Don Wilcox. ban on vote-bloc caucuses. BOOKED -- Stanley space to correct errors or make clarifications ership. this year, so he wasn’t sur- “We’re back in our office,” Some observers say Padilla Laguerre, 20, of Ukiah, was to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- “Don’s probably sending a ary notices or birth announcements will prised to find the doors locked he said, “and we’re doing our has already paid for trying to booked into jail at 11:12 a.m. result in reprinting the entire article. Errors message,” Burton said, “that Monday. He had no idea he’d best to serve our district.” assert himself among Senate Saturday, on suspicion of bat- may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. you’re either a team player been locked out as a punish- Correa’s office was the Democrats. When Padilla’s tery with bodily injury. with the Democrats, or go get ment for meeting with other only one still locked by the name surfaced as a potential BOOKED -- Tyson Lee an office in the Esquire build- pro-business Democrats. end of the business day challenger to Perata’s leader- Frost, 23, of Willits, was LOTTERY NUMBERS ing with the Chamber of “There’s nothing going on Monday, likely because he ship post, Perata withheld booked into jail at 12:55 a.m. Commerce.” with the moderate caucus in had yet to meet with Perata. committee chairmanships DAILY 3: Afternoon: 0, 6, But, one staffer said it was Saturday, on suspicion of dri- 2. Evening: 4, 9, 0. the Senate, so I don’t know He said he was scheduled to from him, assigning him to ving under the influence. an overreaction to an innocent why he did this,” he said. meet with Perata following the rules committee - seated BOOKED -- Jessica Ruth gathering. “I’ve never been admonished the afternoon session. very close to Perata, who hap- FANTASY 5: 09, 11, 16, “There’s not an organized Roberts, 22, of Sacramento, 27, 39. about a moderate caucus. The only member of the pens to be the chairman. was booked into jail at 1:34 bloc and they’re not meeting p.m. Saturday, on suspicion of DAILY DERBY: 1st transportation of marijuana Place: 12, Lucky Charms. and carrying a loaded firearm. BOOKED 2nd Place: 05, California Ukiah Valley Mortuary -- Lawrence Classic. 3rd Place: 01, Gold Lawson, 36, of Redwood Rush. 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GOTT San Francisco Chronicle through both the Assembly and By Peter H. Gott, MD SAN FRANCISCO -- the Senate before reaching the Businesses would receive a tax governor’s desk. credit equal to 10 percent of Schwarzenegger has taken no what they spend each year to position on the bill but is sup- improve the fitness of their portive of its goal. employees -- everything from “More than half of all dis- building on-site workout rooms eases are preventable, so to con- Vinegar cures insomnia to subsidizing health club mem- tain spiraling health care costs berships -- under a bill pending over the long run you need to DEAR DR. GOTT: About two years ago, I started in the state Assembly in focus on disease prevention and having difficulty sleeping. I could barely get two hours Sacramento. wellness,” said Sabrina of sleep each night. My doctor put me on a mild anti- The measure also would Lockhart, a Schwarzenegger depressant medication and gave me some sleeping pills. allow employers to claim the spokeswoman. I was afraid to continue the sleeping pills for fear of them With or without Levine’s bill becoming an uncontrollable habit. same credit for half the cost of Someone told me to take 1 tablespoon of apple cider hiring a person or company to becoming law, employers are vinegar in 8 ounces of water just before going to bed. It provide nutritional advice, yoga increasing their focus on preven- really works. I go to sleep readily and sleep much longer. instruction or substance-abuse tion, offering an array of fitness- Now, my question to you is, does the vinegar have a neg- prevention. promoting activities and pro- ative effect on my body or body parts? “We’re trying to help people grams. DEAR READER: I have never heard of apple vine- get into healthy, active lifestyles A June 2005 nationwide sur- gar as a treatment for insomnia. However, this doesn’t to prevent them from needing vey of 365 companies by the mean that it isn’t effective and, as I am sure you have dis- the hospital in the first place,” Deloitte Center of Health covered, it is safe, cheap and free of side effects -- my cri- said the bill’s author, Solutions found that 62 percent teria for a successful alternative therapy. Continue with Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, D- of companies had implemented the vinegar treatment. I welcome letters from other read- Van Nuys. “An hour’s worth of wellness programs and 33 per- ers who have tried it. To give you related information, I exercise would reduce the health cent said they were considering am sending you a copy of my Health Report costs to the employer, the doing so. “Sleep/Wake Disorders.” Other readers who would like employee and the state.” Of companies with wellness a copy should send a long, self-addressed, stamped enve- lope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH The measure is one of dozens programs, 64 percent said rising 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title. introduced by lawmakers in the health care costs were a major DEAR DR. GOTT: There are services available for aftermath of Gov. Arnold factor in their decision. people with low incomes, such as Senior Services, but Schwarzenegger’s goal voiced More than half the companies not for the wealthy, who can afford to pay $20 to $30 an in January of extending health lost revenue, the more likely the amateur athletic team can also offered programs to help hour for home health care. What services are there for insurance coverage to the state’s scope of the bill will be reduced be counted toward the credit if employees quit smoking. Half middle-income people? Even providing a social worker 6.5 million uninsured residents because state tax collections this the team engages in “vigorous had on-site workout facilities who could coordinate and find services that the middle and bringing down treatment year are already $1 billion below athletic activity,” which the bill and 43 percent subsidized gym class could afford would be a start. I would like to see costs through disease preven- projections. defines as “exertion that makes a memberships for employees. this addressed in your column and also by our govern- tion. Levine’s bill, AB1439, says person sweat and breathe hard.” Health care providers are also ment officials. Levine is personally familiar “qualified fitness expenditures” Contracting with another responding to the increased DEAR READER: I cannot specifically answer your with disease prevention: He is an by an employer include organization to operate an interest in prevention programs. question because the payment for home health services asthmatic and marathon runner. For example, Kaiser varies from state to state. Most communities have a installing an employee gym, employee fitness facility also No estimate exists of what swimming pool, weight room, could be counted. So would be Permanente offers its 3 million Visiting Nurse Association that can supply nursing care, Levine’s proposed tax credit Northern California members free in-home volunteers, hospice treatment for palliative running track and indoor or out- subsidizing health club member- care, social service input and help with methods to could cost the state in lost rev- door courts or sports fields. ships for workers. reduce or waive the costs of prescription medications, enue. The higher the amount of The cost of equipping an The bill has yet to have any See EXERCISE, Page 9 among other services. Check with your local VNA. You may be surprised at the extent these organizations can assist the needy. In many instances, the VNAs perform astonishing levels of home care because their staffs are composed of truly dedicated professionals. I cannot cred- Lifestyle changes can prevent heart attack it them enough, and I thank them heartily for serving By CAROLYN SUSMAN the new guidelines that cardiovascular dis- “Men often experience the traditional every elderly patient that I have referred to them. Cox News Service ease “is the largest single cause of mortality symptoms of heart attacks, such as squeez- DEAR DR. GOTT: I have read on numerous occa- sions the benefits some people experience by drinking WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- It’s about among women, accounting for 38 percent of ing chest pain or pressure,” says Dr. C. Noel grape juice mixed with Certo. My question to you is, will time women became more aware of their all female deaths.” Bairey Merz of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center taking Certo over an extended period of time affect other risk of death from heart attack and stroke. Still, it emphasized that many women are in Los Angeles. Women, however, can also medical problems? For instance, will it affect people tak- “We took a long-term view of heart dis- now able to survive with this disease due to experience shortness of breath, dizziness, ing blood thinners or thickeners? ease prevention because the lifetime risk of advances in science and medicine and that fatigue, nausea or vomiting, as well as back DEAR READER: To my knowledge, pectin (Certo), dying of cardiovascular disease is nearly one 42.1 million women in the United States and jaw pain. a harmless product used in the making of jams and jel- in three for women,” said Dr. Lori Mosca, now fall into this category. The truth is that cardiovascular disease lies, will not cause (or adversely affect) a person’s health director of preventive cardiology at New The recently released guidelines are claims about as many lives each year as the and will not interfere with the action of anticoagulant York-Presbyterian Hospital and chair of the aimed at women preventing cardiovascular next five leading causes of death combined, drugs. American Heart Association expert panel disease through lifestyle changes like quit- which are cancer, chronic lower respiratory Doctor Gott is a practicing physician and the author who wrote new guidelines for preventing ting smoking, exercising more routinely, and diseases, accidents, diabetes, influenza and of the new book “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet,” such deaths in women. eating fresh fruits and vegetables. pneumonia. available at most chain and independent bookstores. If While cancer is deadly - and women tend The good news is that medical experts According to Dr. Arthur Agatston, the readers would like to contact Dr. Gott, they may write to fear death from breast cancer - heart believe that prevention is possible. famed Miami cardiologist and author of him through your newspaper or send their mail directly attack and stroke are monsters that, even Beyond that, women must become more “The South Beach Diet” and “The South to Dr. Gott c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., 4th fl., when not causing death, can severely affect aware of the symptoms of heart attacks, Beach Heart Program,” brief episodes of New York, NY 10016. However, if readers want to a woman’s life. which can differ in women from those found request a newsletter, they should write to the Ohio And the AHA said in its press release on in men. address. See CHANGES, Page 9

each month. This program pairs women Gobbi St., in the community room. Weigh- with licensed cosmetologists to eliminate in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting is from HEALTH CALENDAR the appearance related side effects of can- 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Linda MacDonald, A lifetime of history cert treatment. This is a free class offered by 467-2391. the American Cancer Society at 115 E, T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington ALANON: Family and friends of alco- Smith St. in Ukiah. For more information, Mutual Building community room, 700 S. within each of us holics; 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, noon on call 462-7642 ext. 3. State St.; meeting is from 8:30 to 10:30 Tuesdays, noon on Fridays and 10:30 on Purchased from the NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally a.m.; it is a low-cost, weight-reduction sup- Thomas Page company for Saturdays; Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Ill Family Support Group) first and third port group; call 462-4901 or 485-7801. Luce Ave.; 463-1867 or 621-2721. “$100 in gold coin” on “lot Wednesdays,6:30 p.m.; call 972-9040, 485- T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows 7 of block 7,” and construct- Alateen: Meets Thursdays 8 to 9 p.m.; 8033, or 467-9116 for location and informa- Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave., Mobile Court clubhouse, 8686 East Road, ed of redwood in 1907, the tion. Nami is an organization dedicated to Redwood Valley; weigh-in is from 9:30 to Church of the Oaks in enter at east side back door; 463-1867 or improving the lives of people with brain dis- 621-2721. 11 a.m.; meeting is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Cotati, California, has been orers by providing mutal support,education call 485-8260 or 485-1238. in the same location on the Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily; call 462- and advocacy. 7123, www.aaukiah.org. Ukiah Community Center Crisis Line: corner of Page and West Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group: Need help? Call 463-help (4357) or 1 (800) Sierra since its construction. Breastfeeding Support Group: meets sec- People with multiple sclerosis can take one ond Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon 575-help (4357). The one room, unimposing, more step toward ending effects of MS at Ukiah Diabetes Education: The Diabetes white building has watched and fourth Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to the Ukiah group; sponsored by the National noon; Mendocino County Public Health – Education Group; 7 p.m.; second Monday; over this town from its MS Society; 7 p.m.; second Tuesday. 463-7698. grassy lot for 100 years. WIC office, 1120 S. Dora; Tess O’Connell, Men’s Cancer Support Group: A support- 472-2739. Ukiah Valley Blood Center/Blood Prior to the service where ive place to share your cancer experience; Centers of the Pacific: Mondays, 9 a.m. to I would speak to the small Striving for Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12- second and fourth Wednesdays of each step recovery; Fridays at Trinity Baptist 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 pm.; congregation, I sat noise- month; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; at their new offices at Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 620 Kings Ct., lessly in the modest, tranquil Imperfection Church Hall, South Dora Street and Luce 590 S. Dora St.; Mendocino Cancer Ave, 6 p.m. fellowship dinner; 7 p.m. teach- Suite 110; make appointment, donate, sanctuary, infused with the Resource Center; 467-3828. schedule blood drive at workplace; 1 (888) presence of a century of By Scott Marcus ing/testimony; 8 p.m. men and women’s Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings through- small group sharing; 9 p.m. dessert/solid 393-GIVE. people who sat where I was same patch of earth since he out county; 485-9110. Weight-loss Surgery Support Group: now. Some lives began here; was a boy. This spot where rock cafe. Babysitting provided. For more New Life Workshop: Do you need help information call 462-6535. Free, open to the public, Gastric Reduction others heard their final trib- Emmanuel, their son, had Childbirth classes: Learn about nutrition managing your weight? Noon to 1 p.m. Duodenal Switch (GRDS) support and ute; now the life-energy of been baptized, was Jonah’s during pregnancy , preparing for child- Thursdays; Salvation Army, 714 A S. State information group; Central Valley each was as much a part of last stop before he was low- birthh, breastfeeding and infant safety. St., Ukiah; 468-9577. this building as its stained ered into the Earth. Overeaters Anonymous: Mondays at 5:30 Bariatrics; 1st Friday; 6 p.m.; Bartlett Hall, glass windows or bell tower. Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., 333 Laws Ave., in Ukiah Senior Center complex, 499 Leslie The flock sought solace Ukiah, 472-4603. p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at Within these hardy, dark, in this place during times of 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472-4747. Street, Ukiah; call Ruth Lorain at 485-0455; handcrafted, timber walls, I urgency. Sermons of spiritu- Community Healing Clinic: 20- to 30- e-mail, [email protected]. minute sessions on a walk-in basis with a Parkinson’s Support Group: Meets third imagined Edna Meriwether al import were delivered Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brookside, Weight Watchers: Redwood Valley given in holy matrimony to from its pulpit as it listened variety of health practitioners; Second Weight Watchers meet at the Redwood Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; 1199 S. Dora.. Call Jeff at 485-6057. William Johnson, encircled intently with somber under- Sweet Success: The California Diabetes Valley Cafe and are hosted by Redwood by the local gathering of standing. It rejoiced to banjo Full Cirlce Wellness Resource Center, 530 Valley Fitness on 9620 N. State St. Their S. Main St. in Ukiah; 463-0777; www.full- and Pregnancy Program; support for special family and friends. The music on weekend dances; circlewellness.org. pregnancies in which women have diabetes; leader is Laurel of Ukiah Weight Watchers. church bell chimed a joyous and was uplifted by hymns Council on Domestic Violence: First planning pregnancy or are pregnant, need For more information, call 485-5696. noise that echoed through of praise at Sunday service. Wednesday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Public Health extra support; 463-7527. Women’s Cancer Support Group: Call the small burg; while out- The church stood witness Department, 1120 S. Dora St., Conference Tantalizing Tuesdays: Series of health for one-on-one with staff. A supportive side, next to the magnificent to it all. Although construct- Room 198, in Ukiah except for May and related evening discussions; First and third place to share your cancer experience; first oak, the sound of fiddles, ed of redwood and bound October, which will be held at 10-Mile Tuesdays; Full Cirlce Wellness Resource and third Thursday of each month; 6 to 7:30 dancing, and carefree con- together by nails and Court, 700 S. Franklin St. in Fort Bragg, Center, 530 S. Main St. in Ukiah; from 6:30 p.m.; at their new offices at 590 S. Dora St.; versation drifted through the screws, these walls reflected 472-2699. to 8:30 p.m.; 463-0777; www.fullcirclewell- Mendocino Cancer Resource Center; 467- trees. the heart of a community. If La Leche League: Breastfeeding group; ness.org. 3828. Sarah Williamson listened one listened, one could hear meets second Tuesday, various times; T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets If you – or the organization that you repre- to the minister as he eulo- the beating, rhythmic, puls- Nursery Room at Presbyterian Church, cor- from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at sent – change a phone number, an address, gized the premature passing ing, formed over decades. of her husband, Jonah, when ner of S. Dora and W. Perkins; Margaret Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave; or any information in this calendar, please Each of us is a sanctuary Turano, 468-9587. Carolyn Madole, 463-0261. his tractor rolled on him of our own past. We are not call at the Ukiah Daily Journal at 468- while he plowed the fields simply what we our present; Look Good Feel Better: Classes are from T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets 3520, or e-mail us at 10 a.m. to noon on the second Monday of every Tuesday at Autumn Leaves, 425 E. one foggy morning during [email protected]. the 1930s. He had tilled the See STRIVING, Page 9 4 – TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion VIEWPOINTS Some volunteers on a power trip Not a good idea To the Editor: Looks like the county will have to explain go down in flames. THOMAS D. ELIAS Things are not always as they seem. what it did or did not promise the former It appears to us that the county was trying Sometimes people with a smile can be Phoenix Programs, Inc. which wants to put a to quietly sneak a mental health crisis center very mean. large mental health crisis facility in a quiet into the Hortense Street neighborhood The intention of a generous and caring west side Ukiah residential neighborhood. before the residents got wind of it. community becomes unclear, A lawsuit has been filed by ANKA The building on the site used to be the 6- when it is given with a sneer. Behavioral Health Service, Inc. (formerly bed Silver Birches elderly care home, which This bit of poetry with its lack of poten- Phoenix) claiming the county promised to most neighbors say they didn’t mind and Where is reimburse it for the startup costs of its pro- tial greatness is however expressed with still wouldn’t. sincerity. The inspiration was provided by posed 14-bed crisis center on Hortense the manner and lack of regard for human Street last year (apparently seven beds were Trying to put not just a mental health Arnold’s realism? dignity of the volunteers that are in a posi- for Mendocino County patients and seven facility, but a crisis facility in a residential No one can doubt the sweeping quality of the vision tion of authority at the Food Bank of this for Lake County patients). Now, with the neighborhood, and then asking for as many displayed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger since his abundant city of Ukiah. There is a genuine Mendocino County and probably the Lake as 24 occupants is just asking for trouble. reelection last fall. Not only does he want health insur- caring of the more fortunate citizens and County contracts canceled, ANKA still has a The people at the county mental health ance for every Californian, he wants the state to lead existing concern for those on fixed 24-occupant application for the same site department and ANKA need to have their the way in solving global warming and he wants incomes such as our senior population that into the city of Ukiah, which we predict will heads examined. California to push oil companies into developing have little other recourse but to turn to the lower-carbon automotive fuels. Plus, he wants to trans- community for extra support should they form American politics into a centrist exercise, some- find themselves in a situation causing them thing that has never occurred in the 218 years since the to have to choose between paying bills, Constitution was adopted. unexpected financial emergencies or sim- The list doesn't even include $87 billion or so in ply a leg up on getting by month to month new bonds Schwarzenegger would like to see and be able to afford food that is nourish- approved before he leaves office in 2011, aiming to ing and a substantial diet with variety. build new prisons and otherwise expand on myriad The abuse of authority of which I speak projects to be funded by the $38 billion in existing is unfortunately not just a few isolated inci- construction and repair bonds approved by voters last dents but rather has become at the discre- fall. tion of the person and or persons in charge, Similarly, no one can doubt Schwarzenegger's ora- and especially on Saturday when an actual tory and syntax are much improved this year. Perhaps, supervisor is not on the premises but off as some have speculated, pain from his December ski- for the weekend. A slight changing of the ing injury concentrated his mind. Perhaps it reminded requirements or rules meant to give an him of his mortality, thus eliminating some of the arro- gance from his prior tone. orderly manner in which this generous dis- But there's one problem in all this: persal of food is made available to those in Schwarzenegger's plans often demonstrate a lack of need can make the difference as to whether clear thinking, a kind of Alice in Wonderland approach a person that has stood in line for hours where everything will work out all right just because and physically overextended their ability to he says so. be in any line that long, will or will not be Take those new bonds the governor wants. Please. able to receive the help they came for. Just a couple of weeks after he proposed them, There is an existing policy that seniors California's non-partisan legislative analyst concluded and disabled persons are received first, they would push the state beyond its tolerable debt ser- prior to persons that are homeless or have vice limits. children. The existing policy is also that The same problem was true of the $38 billion in the age of 60 years and older is considered spending Schwarzenegger pushed so hard last fall, a senior citizen. But if there is a person at when he essentially promised they would solve every the front of the line for seniors that the vol- one of the state's physical ills. With interest, those unteers have issue with as was the case last bonds will cost more than $70 billion to repay. That Saturday, they simply changed the age kind of money will only be available if the state keeps from 60 years to 70 years. And when they growing - and Schwarzenegger himself often points decide to cut the line off for who they say ing. There is the new apartment complex people waiting for lunch are not local peo- out that more people lately have moved from can go in next, they just do it. Any remain- behind the co-op on Porzio, there are apart- ple. They appear to be newcomers who California to other states than have come here from ing elderly then are left to grovel for the ments on Gobbi, Perkins, Observatory, have heard about the liberal programs other parts of America. next place in line or go all the way to the Washington, Dora, Waugh, Clara, Bush, available in our small town and have come Yes, a healthy portion of those departing are retirees back of the line or do what also often Freitas, South Oak, Oak Manor, subsidized to take advantage of them. Plowshares has cashing out their valuable California real estate and occurs, go home empty handed because for sweat equity housing on Orchard and Dora, signs posted on their porch asking guests buying much more house for much less money else- various reasons they cant stand in line for as well as HUD housing throughout Ukiah. not to loiter in the neighborhood and to where. Nevertheless, the only real growth California an additional hour and a half or more. In many of these low income complexes respect their neighbors. The guests are not has seen in the last few years comes from immigrants Being a volunteer is a noble, unselfish the gang members have taken over and cre- respecting Plowshares’ neighbors. and their offspring. They will eventually produce inno- and humanitarian effort in light of which ated fear and violence. Why should we tax- Neighbors, who by the way are taxpaying vations and inventions, just like other immigrant many existing social services would not be payers pay for them or their families to live citizens. If you drive down Luce Avenue groups, but the financial return on their influx will take available if it weren’t for the generosity of cheaply while wreaking havoc? Those who between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and lunch awhile to come. the volunteers time. But it is also a fact that live in low income housing benefit by time at Plowshares, you will see many of This means it's uncertain the last batch of bonds can in some instances it is ordered by a judge working fewer hours. The less you earn, their guests lounging on the property be paid back without cutting other services, like parks, as public service and gives way to a chip the less you pay in rent. It doesn’t make owned by the corner gas station and also roads and education. And if that's true, think what on the shoulder which is reflected in how sense. It encourages laziness. Ukiah used leaning on the wall of Carpenter Plumbing might happen if another $87 billion were approved. they regard other people. People that do to be a very safe small town. Now we often and hanging out around local homes. Debt service - paying the interest on those bonds - not display a sense of common courtesy or read about shootings, stabbings, robberies, Sometimes they bring their sleeping bags could decimate every other government function. And otherwise show a tendency to be abusive to etc. and take a nap. This is not right. that's even without a multifaceted disaster like the next others should not be given this opportunity. It appears that many county workers are Plowshares has a responsibility to have major earthquake will surely create. The saying that one bad apple doesn’t spoil being assured of job security by drawing as their guests wait for their lunch on Then there's health care. The governor says he the whole basket is incorrect in this many people as possible onto the dole of Plowshares’ property. Many of these guests wants everyone to have health insurance and quit instance. welfare, food stamps, housing, etc. An are smoking pot, drinking alcohol, and overusing emergency rooms. He wants doctors and The derogatory remarks made by some example of this is the article which smoking cigarettes. Would any of you like hospitals who now treat uninsured indigents to get paid of the volunteers for no other reason other appeared in the Daily Journal last year ask- to have these guests hanging around your for what they do, but he wants the state to grab a large than because they can is positively unac- ing readers to recruit their friends, neigh- home or property? I also wonder how these part of what they're paid as a "health care fee" - which ceptable and should not have to be tolerat- bors, family members and anyone else into guests can afford these items if they cannot sounds a lot like a new income tax on those at the front ed. But the message is pretty understood the Food Stamp program because not afford food. lines of health care. that “if you want to eat bad enough you enough people were signing up for Food In closing I would like us to remember What's more, he doesn't even acknowledge that will make no complaints!” And so the out- Stamps. Many out of towners are coming what President John F. Kennedy said charging poor people huge deductibles, plus insurance of-sync beat of oppression goes on. to Ukiah to share in the many free benefits “...ask not what your country can do for premiums, will leave the working poor at least as bad Dee Roffensen we offer. you - ask what you can do for your coun- off as before. Ukiah Plowshares began as a wonderful and try.” Get off your butt, get a job and pay Yes, Schwarzenegger says he's willing to listen to generous idea to help those who were your own way. other people's ideas, but his record indicates he usual- going hungry in our town. It has grown Ruth Mann ly pursues his own notions, no matter what others Loafers not wanted into a magnet for those from out of the Ukiah might suggest. Only when forced into something - as To the Editor: area. I often drive down Luce Avenue in he was with global warming - does he embrace other I am wondering why there is so much the morning before Plowshares begins More letters on Page 8 people's ideas. The governor got behind last year's talk about lack of affordable housing in serving lunch. I notice that most of the landmark anti- greenhouse gas law only after he saw Ukiah. It seems to me that we have plenty, that it would easily pass the Legislature and aides apprised him of the damage to his "green" image were in fact an abundance, of low income hous- he to veto the bill. In a clear case of "if you can't beat WHERE TO WRITE 'em, join 'em," Schwarzenegger got off the fence. President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep Then there's the Schwarzenegger budget, touted as LETTER POLICY "balanced." It will only come close to being balanced The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State if record-level capital gains taxes keep rolling in to editor. All letters must include a clear name, ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, state coffers, and the dot-com bust of the late 1990s signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; proved no one can bank on that. It's not happening so Letters chosen for publication are generally far this year, and the legislative analyst says spending published in the order they are received, but Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, shorter, concise letters are given prefer- ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. cuts may be needed. 576-2297. Berg's field representative in And then there's the idea of California creating new ence.We publish most of the letters we (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 Ukiah office located at 311 N. State St., receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- fuel-refining standards that are greener than anyone tion. Names will not be withheld for any Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax else's. A grand idea, but very possibly illegal under the reason. If we are aware that you are con- ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; number is 463-5773. 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Franklin St., PO Box 2208, reached by writing to 501 Low Gap Road, DAILY JOURNAL 749, Ukiah, 95482 or e-mail them to Fort Bragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962- Room 1090, Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221, Publisher: Kevin McConnell Editor: K.C. Meadows [email protected]. E-mail letters should also 0934; FAX 463-4245. [email protected] include hometown and a phone number. Circulation director: Cornell Turner Office manager: Yvonne Bell ON EDITORIALS Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com Group systems director: Sue Whitman Daily Journal editorials are written by Member Member California Editor K.C. Meadows with the concurrence Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers of Publisher Kevin McConnell. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL HEALTH TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 – 5 Makers of sodas try a new The better you eat, pitch: They’re good for you By ANDREW MARTIN New York Times the better you feel Healthy soda? That may strike some as an oxymoron, By VIKKI CONWELL but for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, it’s a mar- Cox News Service keting opportunity. ATLANTA -- Can you In coming months, both companies will change your mood with food? introduce new carbonated drinks that are Perhaps, but it could be all fortified with vitamins and minerals: Diet in your mind. Coke Plus and Tava, which is PepsiCo’s When 90 percent of partici- new offering. pants in a British study report- They will be promoted as “sparkling ed improved mental and emo- beverages.” The companies are not calling tional health after changing them soft drinks because people are turning their diet, a link between food, away from traditional soda, which has been mood and stress was merged. hurt in part by publicity about its link to The study identified food obesity. “stressors,” such as sugar, caf- While the soda business remains a $68 feine, alcohol and chocolate billion industry in the United States, con- as improving mental health sumers are increasingly reaching for trendy when participants reduced or beverages like fortified water, sparkling removed them from their juices and bottled green tea. In 2005, the diets. Stressors, which initial- amount of soda sold in this country ly may produce a soothing dropped for the first time in recent history. feeling, tend to stimulate the Even the diet soda business has slowed. body, increasing heart rate and Coca-Cola’s chief executive, E. Neville blood pressure. This puts Isdell, clearly frustrated that his industry stress on the cardiovascular was singled out in the obesity debate, system. insisted at a recent conference that his diet When people grab their products should be included in the health morning coffee or sugary treat and wellness category because, with few or in the afternoon, they are no calories, they are a logical answer to looking for a quick fix of expanding waistlines. energy, says Kimberly Glenn, “Diet and light brands are actually health a registered dietitian in and wellness brands,” Isdell said. He for Science in the Public Interest, a nutri- Atlanta who says spikes in explained that Diet Coke Plus was a way to • Piece of fruit tion advocacy group and frequent critic of says Behrman, citing food as broaden the category to attract new con- regular soft drinks, which it has labeled blood sugar are unhealthy for only one of an infinite number Snack the body and mind. sumers. “liquid candy.” of stressors in the world. • Reduced-fat whole-grain Tom Pirko, president of Bevmark, a food “Yo-yo-ing throughout the crackers (6) plus a piece of “These beverages are certainly a lot bet- But “a healthy, balanced and beverage consulting firm, said it was ter than a regular soft drink,” he said. But day causes you to become diet combined with regular string cheese or 1 ounce of more stressed,” she says, “a joke” to market artificially sweetened he was quick to add that consumers were exercise is one of the best low-fat cheese (6 grams or soft drinks as healthy, even if they are for- adding that stressed people less) better off getting their nutrients from natur- ways to control and deal with tified with vitamins and minerals. Research al foods, rather than fortified soft drinks. often reach for unhealthy those stressors,” he says. Dinner foods with “empty” calories by his firm and others shows that con- Diet Coke Plus will be introduced this • Lean protein (3-5 ounces sumers think of diet soft drinks as “the that leave them feeling deplet- grilled fish or chicken) with 1 spring, and will cost the same as regular The no-no list antithesis of healthy,” he said. Diet Coke. ed sooner. cup brown rice, 1 cup broccoli The new fortified soft drinks earned An unhealthy eating cycle • Sugar and salad Tava will be available to consumers this grudging approval from Michael F. fall; PepsiCo officials say they have not continues: Stress releases hor- • Caffeine Jacobson, executive director of the Center mones that stimulate appetite • Alcohol determined the price. and storage of fat, and binge • Chocolate See BETTER, Page 9 eating can result in a deficien- • Additives cy of nutrients, upset the ner- • Foods made with refined vous system and further com- flour Fantasy Stills Photography By Kimarie pound stress. • Dairy Spa hild’s pringtime ortrait pecial To avoid the roller-coaster • Saturated fats $ 00 C S P S ride, you should eat a bal- Pedicures $ 00 session includes anced diet of small meals of Instead, try these 13 75 portrait package proteins and fibers that slow down digestion and help pre- • Water Gorgeous speciality girls clothing vent highs and lows in blood • Vegetables Ukiah Beauty College Sizes 12 months to 5/6 sugar, Glenn says. Also, • Fruit Supervised student work only. • Oil-rich fish Come By & See The Window Display choose foods such as oats and 1040 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-8831 116 W. Standley St. - Downtown • 462-5851 whole grains that release ener- • Nuts and seeds gy slowly, and drink plenty of • “Brown” (whole grain) food water, because dehydration • Fiber can cause headaches, fatigue • Protein and weakness. • Organic food “Eating this way has not Source: Food and Mood been shown to decrease your Project stress, but it will create lasting energy and decrease the need Healthy day for the energy fix,” Glenn 6cZlndj says. Dietitian Kimberly Glenn Respondents in the British offers some ideas to create survey reported significant meal plans for lasting energy: improvement when they Breakfast (choose one): added food “supporters” such • High-fiber cereal or oat- as water, vegetables, fruit and meal with skim or 1 percent oil-rich fish that help improve milk and a piece of fruit body and brain function. • 1-2 eggs and one piece of whole-wheat toast with a Supporters help the body Christine Compton: process food better. piece of fruit top, after surgery; Atlanta psychologist Alan Snack: right, before surgery. Behrman agrees that scientific • Apple with peanut butter WEIGHT LOSS for LIFE evidence has yet to validate a or a cup of yogurt direct cause-and-effect rela- Lunch: tionship between eating (or • Lean protein sandwich Join us for a free information workshop about the latest advances in not eating) certain foods and (turkey, ham, roast beef or how people feel, but he fre- grilled chicken) on whole- bariatric surgery, and learn how to make lasting, healthy changes. quently queries his patients wheat bread about their eating habits. 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Making the commit- Yoga Room, Wellness Center ment and choosing the right program are keys to success. 5176 Hill Road East Thanks to the Sutter Health network, northern California 2800 North State St. • Ukiah www.thurstonautoplaza.com Lakeport, CA 1-866-2-THURSTON residents can easily access Sutter’s Bariatric Center of Excellence at Mills-Peninsula in the Bay Area and receive (707) 462-8817 ongoing care and support close to home at Sutter Lakeside. Debris, Tree & Brush Learn: • How most people today can take advantage of less invasive Removal, Lot Clearing surgical techniques with shorter recovery time Storm and French Drains • What you need for long-lasting success • Why choosing a Bariatric Center of Excellence is important Remote Site Specialist • The role of ongoing support • How to get started For more information, call 1 (800) 559 9960

Co-sponsored by Sutter Lakeside Hospital Tight Access, Low Impact. Steep Grade Trenching and Mills-Peninsula Health Services Auger Work, Concrete and Stump Removal, Small Jobs Welcome 6 – TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 SPORTS Editor: James Arens 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Duke, Tennessee, Connecticut, North Carolina earn No. 1 seeds By DOUG FEINBERG Saturday. Carolina, No. 5 Michigan State vs. February, a school official with Gunter’s death and Hurricane AP Sports Writer “We’re really excited. We’re play- No. 12 Delaware, No. 6 Louisville direct knowledge of the matter told Katrina.” Duke, Tennessee, Connecticut and ing all year long, hoping to get a vs. No. 11 Brigham Young, No. 3 The Associated Press on Monday. The defending champion North Carolina were selected chance to stay in Raleigh, and stay in Arizona State vs. No. 14 UC The university reacted promptly Maryland Terrapins will face Ivy Monday as the No. 1 seeds for the Greensboro which is about an hour Riverside, No. 7 Bowling Green vs. and properly to assistant Carla League champion Harvard on women’s NCAA tournament. and 15 minutes down the road,” No. 10 Oklahoma State, and No. 2 Berry’s allegations, said the official, Sunday afternoon in Hartford. The Blue Devils, who went 29-0 Duke coach Gail Goestenkors said. Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 Delaware who asked to remain anonymous Maryland, which returned all five in the regular season and then lost to Duke, ranked atop the AP Poll for State. because it was a personnel matter. starters from last season’s team, was N.C. State in the Atlantic Coast the final nine weeks, hopes for better In the West, LSU, which saw The Tigers will play UNC 0-5 against Duke and North Carolina Conference tournament semifinals, results than the last time the Blue Pokey Chatman abruptly resign last Asheville on Friday night in Austin, this season. The Terps are looking to will open up against No. 16 Holy Devils finished No. 1 — the 2003-04 Wednesday, is seeded No. 3 in the Texas with acting head coach Bob become the first repeat champions Cross on Sunday in Raleigh. With a final poll. They lost to Minnesota in Fresno region. Starkey at the helm. since Connecticut won three straight regional in Greensboro, Duke would the regional finals that season. Former coach Chatman was not “The kids have done a wonderful from 2002-04. stay in North Carolina until the Final Others in the Greensboro regional allowed to be alone with her players job,” Starkey said. “They are a very “The only team that’s going into Four in Cleveland. are No. 8 Temple vs. No. 9 Nebraska, after an assistant reported alleged resilient bunch. They have been the tournament knowing they can The 64-team tournament begins No. 4 Rutgers vs. No. 12 East improper conduct to the university in through difficult times with Sue See NCAA, Page 7 Francella wins 1st tour victory By IOAN GRILLO Associated Press Cubs 10, HUIXQUILUCAN, Mexico — Even Meaghan Giants 5 Francella found it hard believe: She actually beat By JOSH DUBOW Annika Sorenstam in a play- AP Sports Writer off for her first LPGA Tour SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barry victory. Bonds lost a pair of fly balls in the sun, “Words can’t describe how Gold Glover Omar Vizquel booted a I feel right now,” the 24-year- routine grounder and Carlos old New Yorker said Monday Zambrano fell on his face while leg- after winning the rain-delayed ging out a triple. MasterCard Classic in only And that was just the top of the first her sixth LPGA Tour start. . “Annika is the best player The scored six runs in the world. I was a little intimidated, but I just tried to See GIANTS, Page 7 stay patient. I didn’t want her to intimidate me. I just tried to stay focused. ... I was like, Mariners 6, ’Am I really doing this?’ I felt like I was dreaming.” Athletics 5 The former University of PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The num- North Carolina star from Port bers on the scoreboard — and scale — Chester, N.Y., won with a 4- are getting better for Felix Hernandez. foot birdie putt on the fourth So is his confidence. extra hole. She closed with a Seattle’s slimmed-down 3-under 69 to match tossed four scoreless against Sorenstam (66) at 11-under Keith Birmingham/Pasadena Star-News the team he is expected to open the Barry Bonds during the Giants game against Anaheim March 6 in Arizona. 205 on the Bosque Real season against April 2, and the course — the longest on the Mariners beat the 6- tour at 6,932 yards and also 5 on Monday. the highest at about 8,000 feet Hernandez, who reported to camp above sea level. 20 pounds lighter than he was while Bonds talks about 2008 Francella, the 2003 going 12-14 with a 4.52 ERA last sea- Atlantic Coast Conference son, struck out one and limited the A’s By JOSH DUBOW mood is better,” he said. “The last doubt that the slugger could play champion who earned her to three hits and no walks. AP Sports Writer couple of years it wasn’t happen- beyond 2007. tour card last year with a fifth- The 20-year-old right-hander said SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — ing.” “There’s no question in my place finish on the Futures his confidence has improved with each Opening day is still three weeks Along with his balky knee, mind he has a lot of baseball left,” Tour money list, made the away and Barry Bonds already is Bonds was dogged in spring train- Bochy said. “He came in here in winning 4-foot putt on the See As, Page 7 talking about 2008. ing last year by allegations of good shape. He’s been running par-5 18th — the only hole Asked Monday whether he’d steroid use in the book “Game of well, he’s swinging the bat well. used in the playoff — after Padres 10, like to play next season if he’s still Shadows.” Then in April, it was He looks like he’s on a mission to Sorenstam missed a 7-foot healthy, Bonds responded, “sure.” revealed that a grand jury was play longer.” birdie try. White Sox 8 Bonds hedged a bit later in the investigating him for possible per- The biggest on-field question “I didn’t expect Annika to interview, but it’s clear he’s not jury regarding to his testimony in surrounding Bonds this season is miss that putt,” Francella TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Greg quite ready to step away. the Bay Area Laboratory Co-oper- whether he will hit the 22 home said. “I just tried to stay in my was scratched from a sched- “Let me get through ’07 first,” ative scandal. runs he needs to break Hank moment and make the putt. It uled start Monday for the San Diego he said. “If I’m healthy, I’d con- Bonds said he’d like to keep Aaron’s career mark of was just left-center. ... I had Padres against the Chicago White Sox sider coming back.” playing as long as he’s healthy but 755. nothing to lose out there because of a a mild lower abdominal Bonds said he feels “100 per- added that it’s getting harder and Bonds said he didn’t know if today. ... Nobody knew who I strain. cent” better than he did last spring, harder to do the work it takes each Aaron would be on hand if he’s in was before this week, except Maddux felt a slight strain on the when he was coming back from offseason to get ready. position to break the record and the people back home.” second-to-last pitch of his last start, on three operations on his right knee. He said unlike , wasn’t about to predict when that Francella, who earned March 8 against the Chicago Cubs, He is moving better than he did at who is mulling whether to come milestone homer might come. $180,000 for the break- and was pulled for precautionary rea- this time last year and played for back for another partial season this “I just want to do it. Period,” he through victory, birdied the sons before the Padres beat the the fourth straight day Monday year, a hitter can’t join a team in said. par-4 16th — hitting an 8-iron Chicago White Sox 10-8. against the Chicago Cubs. the middle of the season. Bonds said he would have to a foot — to tie Sorenstam “He would have been available dur- He said it took until August for “That’s the hardest part for us,” probably broken Aaron’s mark if at 11 under and finished regu- ing the season, but why push it on him to feel he was back in base- he said. “We don’t get as much not for the knee injuries that limit- lation with two straight pars. March 12?” San Diego manager Bud ball shape last year and that his time off. If we don’t start early, we ed him to 14 games in 2005 and “It’s hard to be in this posi- Black said. improved health has put him in a have to play catch up.” slowed him down for much of last tion,” Francella said. better frame of mind. Giants manager Bruce Bochy “Everybody’s gunning for See PADRES, Page 7 “When you feel better, your said watching Bonds leaves no See BONDS, Page 7 you. I’m proud of myself for staying patient and staying

Philadelphia 5 7 .417 Cincinnati 3, Toronto 0 Ariz., 1:05 p.m. confident. I had been in this Athletics cut San Diego 5 7 .417 Houston 6, Philadelphia 6, tie, 10 innings Houston vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., position on the Duramed BASEBALL Pittsburgh 4 8 .333 Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2 4:05 p.m. Washington 4 8 .333 Pittsburgh 6, Cleveland 1 Cincinnati vs. N.Y.Yankees at Tampa, Fla., Futures Tour, but never out AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 4 9 .308 L.A. Dodgers 4, Baltimore 2 4:15 p.m. down roster W L Pct Florida 3 10 .231 Texas 11, Milwaukee 7 Oakland vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, here. I know that prepared me New York 8 3 .727 Seattle 6, Oakland 5 Ariz., 7:05 p.m. PHOENIX (AP) — The Oakland Baltimore 7 3 .700 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the Arizona 6, Colorado 5, 10 innings Wednesday’s Games for today. I couldn’t have Los Angeles 9 5 .643 standings; games against non-major San Diego 10, Chicago White Sox 8 Toronto (ss) vs. Cleveland (ss) at Winter done it if I hadn’t played out Athletics optioned right-hander Shane Texas 7 4 .636 league teams do not. L.A. Angels 11, Kansas City 4 Haven, Fla., 9:35 a.m. Komine and Javier Herrera Cleveland 8 5 .615 ——— Chicago Cubs 10, San Francisco 5 N.Y. Mets vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., there.” Detroit 8 5 .615 Sunday’s Games Boston 7, N.Y.Yankees 5 10:05 a.m. to Triple-A Sacramento before their Boston 7 6 .539 Baltimore 5, Boston 3 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., Sorenstam, the two-time Oakland 6 6 .500 Minnesota 8, Toronto 5 Boston vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 10:05 10:05 a.m. defending champion, had game against the on Kansas City 6 7 .461 Atlanta 6, St. Louis 3 a.m. Pittsburgh vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., Minnesota 5 8 .385 Houston 5, Tampa Bay 3 Baltimore vs. Florida at Jupiter, Fla., 10:05 10:05 a.m. seven birdies and a bogey — Monday. Toronto 4 7 .364 Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 8 a.m. Florida vs. Baltimore at Fort Lauderdale, Herrera, one of the A’s top Chicago 4 11 .267 L.A. Dodgers 10, Washington 9 N.Y. Mets vs. Cleveland at Winter Haven, Fla., 10:05 a.m. on the 16th hole. Seattle 3 10 .231 N.Y. Mets (ss) 4, Detroit (ss) 2 Fla., 10:05 a.m. Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., prospects, missed last year after recon- Tampa Bay 1 11 .083 Detroit (ss) 5, Philadelphia 3 Detroit vs. L.A. Dodgers at Vero Beach, 10:05 a.m. “I’m very happy with the Florida 5, N.Y. Mets (ss) 5, tie, 11 innings Fla.,, 10:05 a.m. Cleveland (ss) vs. Toronto (ss) at Dunedin, way I played today. I shot 6 structive right elbow surgery. Komine ——— Cleveland 4, N.Y.Yankees 3 St. Louis vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 10:05 a.m. appeared in two games for Oakland Arizona 10, San Diego 7 Fla., 10:05 a.m. Texas vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 1:05 under,” Sorenstam said. “I W L Pct Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 3 Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay at St. p.m. last season, allowing five runs in nine Cincinnati 9 2 .818 Colorado 5, Kansas City 4 Petersburg, Fla., 10:05 a.m. Colorado vs. Kansas City at Surprise, thought I made a good run at Atlanta 8 3 .727 L.A. Angels (ss) 2, Texas 0 San Diego vs. Colorado at Tucson, Ariz., Ariz., 1:05 p.m. innings with no decisions. St. Louis 8 4 .667 Oakland (ss) 7, L.A. Angels (ss) 6 1:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, it. I’m very pleased with the San Francisco 9 5 .643 Chicago White Sox 12, Seattle (ss) 7 Milwaukee vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., Ariz., 1:05 p.m. way I hit the ball today. I had In addition, left-hander Derek Houston 7 4 .636 Oakland (ss) 3, San Francisco (ss) 2 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Chicago White Sox at Thompson, John Baker were Arizona 8 5 .615 San Francisco (ss) 8, Seattle (ss) 3 Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona at Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. a lot of chances. It got very Colorado 8 5 .615 Monday’s Games Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Cincinnati at Sarasota, reassigned to the A’s minor league Los Angeles 9 6 .600 Washington 9, N.Y. Mets 6 Chicago White Sox vs. Texas at Surprise, Fla., 4:05 p.m. exciting. It came down to the Chicago 7 5 .583 Minnesota 9, Florida 1 Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. N.Y.Yankees at Tampa, camp. Milwaukee 6 8 .429 end and a putt or two would St. Louis 3, Atlanta 1 Kansas City vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Fla., 4:15 p.m. have been a different out- come.”

Chicago 37 28 .569 4 Denver 113, Sacramento 101 Cleveland at Memphis, 5 p.m. PCL. Optioned RHP Jose Arredondo to Anderson, RHP Sean Gallagher, RHP Adam Indiana 29 33 .46810 1/2 Chicago 94, Boston 78 L.A. Clippers at Houston, 5:30 p.m. Arkansasof the Southern League. Reassigned Harben, RHP Ben Howard, RHP John Webb, Milwaukee 23 41 .35917 1/2 Cleveland 99, Indiana 88 Phoenix at Dallas, 6 p.m. INF Mike Eylward, INF Sean Rodriguez, INF RHP Randy Wells, INF Mike Kinkade, INF Eric SCOREBOARD WESTERN CONFERENCE Miami 106, Washington 104 Detroit at Portland, 7 p.m. Hainley Statia and OF Aaron Peel to minor Patterson, OF Tyler Colvin and OF Chris Walker Southwest Division Houston 103, Orlando 92 league camp. to minor league camp. W L Pct GB Dallas 108, L.A. Lakers 72 — Optioned LHP Ricky —Optioned LHP Phil x-Dallas 52 9 .852 — Portland 106, Golden State 87 Barrett to Rochester of the IL, RHP Oswaldo Dumatrait to Louisville of the IL and OF Chris San Antonio 45 18 .714 8 Monday’s Games TRANSACTIONS Sosa to New Britain of the EL and LHP Alexander Dickerson and RHP Calvin Medlock to Houston 39 24 .619 14 Charlotte 119, Orlando 108 Smit to Fort Myers of the FSL. Reassigned RHP Chattanooga of the SL. Reassigned LHP Jason NBA New Orleans 28 35 .444 25 Toronto 108, Milwaukee 93 BASEBALL Brad Voyles, C Jeff Christy, C Korey Feiner, C Kershner and RHP Tom Shearn to their minor Memphis 16 49 .246 38 New Jersey 113, Memphis 102 American League Jose Morales and INF Gil Velazquez to their league camp. EASTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division Dallas at Golden State, late game —Optioned INF Eider minor league camp. COLORADO ROCKIES—Released C Javy Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Houston at Phoenix, late game Torres, OF Val Majewski and RHP Jim Johnson to OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Optioned RHP Shane Lopez. Optioned INF Jonathan Herrera, INF W L Pct GB Utah 43 19 .694 — Tuesday’s Games Norfolk of the IL. Reassigned C Brian Bock, INF Komine and OF Javier Herrera to Sacramento of Jayson Nix and OF Jeff Salazar to their minor Toronto 35 29 .547 — Denver 30 31 .49212 1/2 Philadelphia at Atlanta, 4 p.m. Brandon Singh, OF Luis Montanez and LHP the PCL. Reassigned LHP Derek Thompson and league camp. Assigned INF Joe Koshansky, OF New York 29 34 .460 5 1/2 Minnesota 27 35 .435 16 Sacramento at Cleveland, 4 p.m. Chris Waters to their minor league camp. C John Baker to their minor league camp. Sean Barker, OF Matt Miller and OF Seth Smith New Jersey 29 35 .453 6 Portland 26 36 .419 17 Utah at Miami, 4:30 p.m. Released RHP Jose Acevedo. TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Optioned RHP Ryan to their minor league camp. Philadelphia 25 38 .397 9 1/2 Seattle 25 38 .39718 1/2 Indiana at Minnesota, 5 p.m. —Returned RHP Nick Debarr Houston, RHP Jean Maci and RHP Tracy Thorpe ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Reassigned OF Colby Boston 18 44 .290 16 Pacific Division New Jersey vs. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 5 to Tampa Bay. Optioned RHP Kyle Jackson to to Syracuse of the IL. Rasmus, OF Cody Haerther, INF Brendan Ryan, Southeast Division W L Pct GB p.m. Portland of the EL. Assigned LHP Abe Alvarez, C National League INF Travis Hanson, LHP Troy Cate and RHP Mike W L Pct GB x-Phoenix 48 14 .774 — L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Dusty Brown and OF Kerry Robinson to their —Optioned OF Gregor L.A. Lakers 33 31 .516 16 Boston at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. Blanco, RHPs Jose Ascanio and Anthony Larue Smith to their minor league camp. Washington 34 28 .548 — minor league camp. —Optioned RHP Leo L.A. Clippers 29 33 .468 19 Portland at Denver, 6 p.m. —Optioned RHP Jordan Tata to Richmond of the IL. Reassigned INF Brent Miami 33 29 .532 1 Rosales and RHP Jared Wells to Portland of the Orlando 29 36 .446 6 1/2 Sacramento 28 34 .452 20 Detroit at Seattle, 7 p.m. and RHP Virgil Vasquez to Toledo of the IL; RHP Lillibridge, C Jarrod Saltamacchia to Mississippi Golden State 29 36 .44620 1/2 Wednesday’s Games Eulogio De La Cruz and RHP Kyle Sleeth to Erie of the SL. Reassigned C Jose Mendez to PCL. Reassigned LHP Frank Brooks and LHP Atlanta 25 39 .391 10 Adrian Burnside to their minor league camp. Charlotte 23 41 .359 12 Utah at Orlando, 4 p.m. of the EL; and LHP Andrew Miller to Lakeland of Richmond. x-clinched playoff spot New York at Toronto, 4 p.m. the FSL. Assigned RHP Jair Jurrjens and C C CHICAGO CUBS—Optioned INF Scott Moore WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Optioned RHP Central Division Jermaine Van Buren and RHP Brett Campbell to W L Pct GB ——— Chicago at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Gabe Johnson and C Dusty Ryan to their minor and LHP Clay Rapada to Iowa of the PCL. Sunday’s Games Washington at Indiana, 4 p.m. league camp. Optioned INF Brian Dopirak to Tennessee of the Columbus of the IL. Reassigned LHP Chris Detroit 39 22 .639 — Michalak and OF Darnell McDonald to their minor Cleveland 38 25 .603 2 Toronto 120, Seattle 119, OT Sacramento at Charlotte, 4 p.m. —Optioned RHP Steven Southern League. Optioned RHP Jeff Samardzija Detroit 98, L.A. Clippers 80 Atlanta at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Shell and OF Terry Evans to Salt Lake of the to Daytona of the FSL. Assigned RHP Jason league camp. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 – 7

past two seasons. zone,” he said. “Last season homered in the fourth, a solo ing to get back into the major “Any time you put up zeros when I got ahead of hitters, I shot off Gaudin. leagues after spending 2006 Padres you have done your job,” he A’s threw it down the middle and Kennedy, scheduled to be with three minor league clubs, said. “It was not the best com- Continued from Page 6 sometimes up. That was a Oakland’s No. 5 starter, tied the game with a three-run Continued from Page 6 mand I would have had, but I mistake, and I learned from outing — and now he is ready allowed seven hits and four homer in the eighth. “He con- Maddux gave up two runs got double-play balls when I that.” earned runs in 3 2-3 innings tinues to look like a big league and five hits in three innings needed them.” to refine his game. Hernandez allowed 23 “Before, my confidence — including two hits and player,” Geren said. Durazo is against the Cubs. He has a Jim Thome hit a pair of home runs in 31 starts in 2006. three RBIs from new Seattle now one behind Mike Piazza 3.60 ERA in two spring train- home runs for the White Sox, was around 75 percent, but it’s That’s four more than he at 85 percent now,” he said. Jose Vidro. and Nick Swisher for team ing starts, allowing two runs a drive over 40-foot center- allowed in his previous three Kennedy walked two and lead in RBIs. Piazza got his and striking out four in five field wall at the 405-foot mark “I’m getting better with every start. All my pitches were professional seasons com- struck out one. eighth spring training RBI innings. and a three-run drive. Thome bined. In his previous start last with a double. Piazza, the A’s Maddux, who turns 41 next has three homers and eight working today.” Hernandez showed com- In three starts this month in Wednesday against the Cubs, new DH, is 10-for-21 (.476) month, is 333-203 with a 3.08 RBIs. homer-happy Arizona, he’s Kennedy allowed eight hits this month. ... The Mariners’ Juan Uribe and Luis mand of his , ERA in 21 major league sea- allowed two home runs. But and five runs in two innings. go-ahead run in the eighth was sons. Terrero also homered for the and slider. With his physical ability established after a sud- those have been the only runs Yet first-year A’s manager unearned. SS J.J. Furmaniak Tim Stauffer took over and White Sox, and Paul scored off Hernandez in nine allowed two hits in three McAnulty hit a two-run den rise through the minor Bob Geren is not alarmed. He booted Oswaldo Navarro’s leagues to Seattle in late 2005, spring training innings. He’s noted a fly ball by Ichiro routine groundball. ... The A’s innings. He struck out two and homer for San Diego. allowed eight hits and walked walked three. He beat Los Chicago’s Jose Contreras Hernandez is setting short- Suzuki that Hiram optioned RHP Shane Komine gave up two runs and four hits term goals. just two. Bocachica lost in the sun led and OF Javier Herrera to Angeles in his only start last Richie Sexson had his first year and is 4-6 with a 5.07 in 4 2-3 innings and struck out “I’m concentrating on get- to two first-innings runs Triple-A Sacramento. ... RHP ERA in 15 starts during the five. ting the ball down in the strike two hits of the spring to lead against Kennedy. Chris Reitsma, expected to be Seattle’s offense to a 5-0 lead “He threw 65 pitches and Seattle’s primary move for this one, but once ing Pedro Feliz looking at a against starter Joe Kennedy got his work in. I was happy this season after elbow Giants again didn’t see it despite con- third strike. Zambrano and reliever Chad Gaudin. with his effort,” Geren said. surgery last summer, had his torting his body to get a better allowed two runs, three hits Sexson was 0-for-18 until an “He threw better this time first solid outing of the spring. view. The ball landed for run- and two walks in four innings, RBI single in the first inning than he did last time.” He pitched a perfect ninth for Continued from Page 6 scoring single that made it 2- striking out five. off Kennedy. The slugger then Notes: Erubiel Durazo, try- the save. in an inning that featured 0. He also added a double into nearly enough plays to fill up “It’s tough. If you can’t see the left-field corner in his sec- a blooper reel on their way to it, you can’t see it,” Bonds ond at-bat, and got Bonds on a Yow returned after breast can- onship bracket with eight, fol- a 10-5 victory over the San said. “You can see it off the harmless foul pop to third NCAA cer treatments, are the No. 4 lowed by the Atlantic Coast Francisco Giants on Monday. bat, but you can’t see it once base in the third. He left the seed in Fresno. They will play and Big 12 with six each. Bonds, playing for the it’s in the sun. If it stays in stadium without talking to Robert Morris on Sunday in Six-time champion fourth straight day but only there, you’re just done.” reporters. Continued from Page 6 the first round in the Raleigh Tennessee is now the only the third time in the field this Cliff Floyd hit a two-run Bonds singled in his final subregional. team that has competed in year, was in the middle of a lot single to right field in his first at-bat off Jeff Samardzija, the win it is Maryland, cause Also in the West bracket, it every NCAA tournament after of it. at-bat of spring training. former star Notre Dame they’ve won it, and they’ve will be: No. 5 Baylor vs. No. Louisiana Tech didn’t make After Alfonso Soriano Floyd made his debut Monday receiver. Samardzija pitched got a lot of the players back 12 Chattanooga, No. 6 Xavier the field this year. The Lady opened the game with an after surgery on his left heel in two scoreless innings before from the team that won it,” vs. No. 11 West Virginia, and Vols, who are a No. 1 seed for infield single that deflected October, going 1-for-2 with a Connecticut coach Geno No. 7 Old Dominion vs. No. the 17th time in 20 years, will being optioned to Class-A 10 Florida State. open up Sunday against No. off pitcher Matt Morris’ glove, walk. Daytona after the game. Auriemma said. “Everybody Ryan Theriot hit a drive to Morris retired the next two else is going in with the same North Carolina, which won 16 Drake in Pittsburgh. The Morris allowed seven runs mind-set, ’I think we can win the ACC conference tourna- No. 8 Panthers will host No. 9 left-center. Bonds went back batters as the inning seemed to — four earned — and eight to the warning track and lost returned to normal before it,’ and that’s how we’re going ment, earned a No. 1 seed for James Madison in the other hits in two innings, though into it.” the third straight season and game in that subregional. sight of the ball in the bright Zambrano stepped to the much of the damage could plate. He took a big cut and West No. 1 seed will open Sunday against Other games in the Dayton sun, leading to a double. have been avoided with more Derek Lee then hit a rou- drove the ball off the wall in Connecticut (29-3) will play Prairie View. The Tar Heels regional include: No. 5 right-center. help from his fielders. No. 16 UMBC on Sunday in are the top seed in the Dallas Middle Tennessee, which has tine grounder to shortstop that “I felt stronger. I felt like I Vizquel, an 11-time Gold Running hard out of the Hartford. region. Other games in the won 26 straight games, vs. box, Zambrano began to made some good pitches. I If they advance past the region include No. 8 No. 12 Gonzaga; No. 4 Ohio Glove winner, couldn’t han- wish I could have gone deep- dle, leading to the first run of stumble as he rounded second first two rounds, the Huskies California vs. No. 9 Notre State vs. No. 13 Marist; No. 6 base. He tried to keep his bal- er,” Morris said. “Whether it’s then must travel to Fresno, Dame, No. 5 George Marquette vs. No. 11 the game. spring training or not, when “I’m sure Matty realized ance, but was unable to and Calif. for the regionals. Washington vs. No. 12 Boise Louisiana-Lafayette; No. 3 this was not his day when fell on his face — with the left your plan doesn’t come to During its run of five national State, No. 4 Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma vs. No. 14 there was an error at that shoulder taking most of the fruition it’s frustrating.” championships since 1995, No. 13 Texas-Arlington, No. 6 Southeast Missouri State; No. spot,” manager Bruce Bochy blow — about two-thirds of The Giants had a scary Connecticut hasn’t been far- Iowa State vs. No. 11 7 Mississippi vs. No. 10 TCU. said. “It’s bad luck for Matty. the way to third. He scam- moment in the seventh inning ther West than Kansas City. Washington, No. 3 Georgia Holy Cross and Drake He made some good pitches. pered safely to the bag with when Nate The Huskies eventually vs. No. 14 Belmont, No. 7 became the fifth and sixth You can’t do much about the the RBI triple before the Schierholtz and second base- could face No. 2 Stanford, Georgia Tech vs. No. 10 teams with losing records to sun.” throw could come in from man Eugenio Velez collided which opens up at home DePaul, and No. 2 Purdue vs. make the tournament. The Aramis Ramirez followed center. while going after a fly ball by against No. 15 Idaho State. No. 15 Oral Roberts. Crusaders won the Patriot with a single to load the bases Zambrano didn’t let his fall Geovany Soto. Velez was The sentimental choice in The Boilermakers won the League, and the Bulldogs before Jacque Jones hit anoth- affect on his pitching, ending taken to the hospital after the Fresno might be North Big Ten tournament champi- were victorious in the er fly ball into the sun in left the first by throwing a high collision with bruised left ribs Carolina State and coach Kay onship. Missouri Valley Conference. field. Bonds didn’t have to fastball by Bonds and catch- and a bruised right wrist. Yow. The Wolfpack, who have The Big East placed the The women’s Final Four is won 11 of the 13 games since most teams in the champi- April 1-3 in Cleveland. brought up, Bonds said to for the Chicago Cubs, and Bonds “call Alex” — a reference to went 1-for-3 with a single at the Yankees’Alex Rodriguez, the plate in the Giants’ 10-5 who has 464 homers at the loss. Continued from Page 6 age of 31. “We should play more season as well. If falls short “Whatever I end up with, night games,” he said. “We’d of the mark this season, he I’ll be happy,” Bonds said. have a better chance of see- admits that would play into Bonds has other goals as ing the ball.” his decision about 2008. well. He said he’d have no Bonds will be off on “It would be something to problem getting the 70 RBIs Tuesday when the Giants host consider,” he said. “It would he needs this year for 2,000 the Oakland Athletics in their be something to listen to over but might need to alter his only night game at Scottsdale the winter.” strategy if he’s going to get Stadium this year before Bonds said he’s not afraid the 159 hits he needs to reach returning to the lineup as the of retirement, enjoying his 3,000 in 2007. designated hitter against the time away from the game “Got to get some bunts in Angels in Tempe on during his rehab from the then,” he said. Wednesday. knee injuries in 2005. Bonds had a tough day in “I had a year off. I had a the field Monday, the fourth year off at home and I liked straight day he was in the it,” he said. “I didn’t miss the Giants lineup. He lost a pair Your signature is worth a higher game as much as I thought.” of first-inning fly balls in the O N M A I N When the possibility of bright sun in left field, con- hitting 800 homers was tributing to a six-run inning interest rate CD.

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ple are entitled to make mis- right thing and raise salaries that attorneys for undocu- tect our border. Why do our More letters from our readers takes in their lives and fix to those of surrounding coun- mented immigrants (illegal police officers take the word them. Bert has done just that ties. Unfortunately, the aliens) who have suffered of a known law breaker over and has been clean and sober County took the hard line by violent crimes sued the feder- one of our citizens? Sour grapes? Markets in Mendocino for 15 months now. failing to negotiate in good al government ... for failing Juliana Barbassa goes on County that started with It looks to me like Mrs. faith and now refusing to to issue them protective visas to say that the plaintiffs are To the Editor: about a dozen forward think- Meyer was trying to point out mediate. approved by Congress more victims of criminal domestic The purpose of this letter ing founders with the support a flaw in Mr. Schlosser’s I am an older attorney hav- than six years ago. violence, attempted murder, is to clarify some mispercep- of many county agencies that character. I for one think she ing practiced law close to 30 I don’t have any personal aggravated assault and other tions about Mendocino we continue to partner with. did a poor job at it. If you years. Most of my union information about whether or serious crimes. Victims? County Farmers Market We’ve grown to eight thriv- want to look at character then brethren are much younger not these illegal aliens qualify You’d think that these people Association that were pub- ing markets with nearly 200 lets look at it. Bert has been men and women who firmly for any type of protective would have been deported lished in the Ukiah Daily members. We’re excited married for 19 years and believe that their community visas or not, but personally I just has soon as their cases Journal Forum, Feb. 11. Our about our new website that worked for the same place for will support them in their don’t feel they should receive came to court. goal is to provide opportuni- will be up and running in 18 years (something Mrs. fight for parity because it is any type of visa. They David Broadbent ties for current or potential April at www.mcfarm.org. Lintott can’t say). fair, right and just. What ulti- entered this country illegally Philo farmers to enhance their pro- Potential vendors can get Bert Schlosser is a good mately happens depends on or over stayed their visas and ductivity and encourage their applications here and find man that made a mistake. the good people of should be deported. They Equal participation in the Farmers more information about Should he have to pay for Mendocino County. They will broke our laws and shouldn’t Markets to supply fresh local Mendocino County Farmers that mistake for the rest of his either help right a wrong or be given any protection under opportunity? foods for our communities. Market Association. We hope life? I say no. I feel that Bert turn their back on the district our laws after breaking them We strongly believe that new To the Editor: that our customers will also will be a fair District attorneys and public defend- in the first place. When I read that Carre vendors invigorate our mar- check us out to know what’s Attorney and is the only ers who protect them and One of the people she lists kets with energy and positive Brown was named Woman of at the Market, events and choice for Mendocino their constitutional rights. I a Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, the Year a disturbing realiza- competition that encourage recipes. We anticipate that County. hope the community says to who was held face down at innovation, better products, tion rose up in me. While visitors to this site will also Derek Shawk these fine men and women gunpoint by a vigilante, a women are eligible to be and improved services for enjoy the photo galleries and Ukiah that they support them, that U.S. citizen, trying to stop customers. Rules and named Man of the Year, men find the vendor directory use- Their fate in com- they are thankful for their him from entering into are excluded from being Regulations of our organiza- ful, especially for localization hard work and dedication, Maricopa County, Ariz. ille- tion to support this policy rewarded the privilege of efforts. Thank you munity’s hands and agree that they deserve to gally. Ruiz, the illegal alien becoming Woman of the Year. have been in effect for one Mendocino County for 30 be paid an average wage. cooperated with police, who year, but have been informal- To the Editor: We should not permit such years of incredible support! I have the honor of being a Our collective fate is in arrested the so-called vigi- discrimination in this great ly practiced in many of our Mimi Booth your hands. It's your call, lante and charged the U.S. markets for quite awhile. striking member of the nation which requires equal Co-Manager Mendocino County Public people of Mendocino County. citizen with assault with a opportunity for all. I don’t know the entire his- Ukiah Saturday Farmers Doug Thiele deadly weapon. They should tory of our organization, but I Attorneys Association. I was Robert M. Axt Market hired by the County of Lakeport have given him a medal for Calpella have been informed that there For Schlosser going out of his way to pro- is only one individual in the Mendocino as a child support last 30 years who has ever To the Editor: attorney III and became an Deportation, not been banned from joining our This letter is in response to union member around August sympathy, needed organization. Confrontational Lauren Meyers letter of of last year. When I first joined the union, there was To the Editor: Rocking behavior eliminates the possi- March 5, 2007. In her letter Chairs bility of assisting potential she stated that Bert Schlosser still hope that the County of In a letter written by vendors through the process is on Summary Probation for Mendocino would do the Juliana Barbassa she states of joining or retaining mem- driving under the influence Gifts bership. It’s unfortunate that and asked if this is the David Lindley, Bo Diddley The Zombies, Jewelry the organization had to resort District Attorney that Roy Rogers & The Michael Ian Hunter to extreme measures that are Mendocino County wants. & Norton Buffalo Barclay Blues Band & The Charms My answer to that is a seldom used. The recent alle- Friday Saturday Wednesday Grabtree gations about our organiza- resounding yes! Bert has tion is related to this and is never tried to hide the fact March 2 March 3 March 14 due to sour grapes. 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He acknowledges that the vast majority of chest pain Changes doesn’t signal a heart attack, Continued from Page 3 but he advises that if you have symptoms you haven’t had chest pain or breathlessness or before, call 911. discomfort and pain between Transient sharp pains or the shoulder blades may occur “sticks in the chest” are fre- weeks before a heart attack, quent complaints, he writes, especially with exertion. that are also uncharacteristic “You may first notice of heart attacks. symptoms while exercising, But he warns against self- or walking up a flight of steps, diagnosis. or even during sex, if that’s In any case, prevention is the most demanding physical far better than a ride to the ER activity you engage in,” he in an ambulance, so give up writes in his latest book, “The those cigarettes and get your- South Beach Heart Program” self moving. ($25.95, Rodale). This advice Carolyn Susman writes for applies to both men and the Palm Beach Post. E-mail: women. [email protected]

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DIRECTIONS: A. Using each "Chaos Grid" number with its letter one time, arrange the numbers with their letters for the "Order Grid" so each vertical column, horizontal row, and two diagonals each ADD to numbers inside thick lined cells. B. Some correct numbers with their letters have been put into the "Order Grid" to get you started. Also, above the "Order Grid" is a "Decoded Message" clue. C. After you have solved the "Order Grid" doing as direction "A" says, put the let- ters from horizontal rows, from left to right, under "Decoded Message" and make words to form the answer.

CHAOS GRID THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 5 7 26 2 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion OAEN 16 4 12 22 Unscramble these four Jumbles, CSNR one letter to each square, 3231920 ISTO to form four ordinary words. 5-5-324 IPRE DRECY CLUE: CONSTRAINT ORDER GRID 45 ©2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 45 All Rights Reserved.

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12 17 22 12 THEL A: “ ” 11 23 20 9 ANGD (Answers tomorrow) 18 9 11 25 Jumbles: ANNOY GAWKY FEUDAL BEFALL ALEP Yesterday’s 22 14 10 17 Answer: His day off turned into this when he woke up I KES with a cold — AN OFF DAY 3/12/2007 In-laws exclusion of wife is rude and unacceptable Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Ed” for husband doesn’t object. ment at home. six years. We are not young. Ed is an only child I suggested that maybe he should impose an Dear Annie: I have noticed the rapid and, according to his parents, can do no wrong. office dress policy, but he said it isn’t up to growth in the number of people who talk while We live a few blocks from his mom and dad, ANNIE’S MAILBOX him, because she reports to his boss. My hus- chewing food. Now even my parents, as well and I am not allowed in their home, nor am I By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar band jokes and laughs that it is good for cus- as my wife’s parents, speak while chewing, ever invited to go out to lunch or dinner with tomer relations. (I don’t think that’s very even after some not-so-gentle reminders. the three of them. My mother-in-law says, “We funny, by the way.) Also, according to my hus- This trend doesn’t seem to have boundaries. don’t want to share him, so you can’t come.” should be welcome in your in-laws’ home and band, his boss wants to have a young, profes- The young, middle-aged and elderly are all Some mornings, Ed gets up and says, “I’m certainly able to enjoy a dinner out with them sional image. I think this type of clothing is doing it. Poorly educated, college graduate, going to play golf with Dad,” and away he on occasion. Their total dismissal of you is inappropriate and tacky, and doesn’t fit the blue or white collar, there’s no difference. On goes. He always picks up Mom, too. I’m not both odd and insulting. You are a member of image the boss intends to project. television this is more and more prevalent. allowed to come along. the family now and should be treated accord- I guess I’m old-fashioned, but why do Has society forgotten about manners? Do This is a small community, and most of our ingly. If Ed doesn’t realize his parents’ behav- young people today think exposing their skin is people think what they have to say is so impor- neighbors see them out together. I often get ior is not acceptable, you ought to enlighten OK anywhere? My husband says his secretary tant, it can’t wait until after they swallow? phone calls asking if I’m OK since they never him. He should insist his parents include you, has a great work ethic, but isn’t character just Maybe it’s just me. Am I asking too much? -- see me with the three of them. This really at least some of the time. Otherwise, decide as important as doing your job? -- Wondering Grossed Out in Connecticut hurts. What can I do? -- Lonely in Beaumont, what you are willing to tolerate, and the next in Wisconsin Dear Grossed Out: Some older people Texas step is counseling. Dear Wondering: Low-cut attire is inap- speak with their mouths full because they have Dear Beaumont: What is wrong with your Dear Annie: Over the last several months, propriate in an office because it looks unpro- difficulty chewing and should see a doctor and husband that he allows his parents to treat you my husband has told me his well-endowed sec- fessional. It’s too bad your husband’s boss a dentist. Others may do it because they have so poorly? You don’t have to be included in retary wears low-cut attire to work. He won- doesn’t realize that the eye candy could be bad trouble breathing through their noses. But in every golf outing, but for heaven’s sake, you ders why she would dress like that and why her for his business reputation. However, we general, you are right that people don’t realize strongly urge you to stay out of this. It’s your how unpleasant it is to watch a mouthful of husband’s job, and the dress policy is up to the semi-masticated food. It really puts a damper TUESDAY EVENING boss. If you interfere, it will only cause resent- on the conversation. 3/13/07 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 BROADCAST CHANNELS C News Friends $ Friends $ Seinfeld $ American Idol The top 12 contestants. $% Ten O’clock News % Seinfeld $ E News Extra (N) Hollywood Dateline NBC $% Law Order: CI Law & Order: SVU News F News % Eye-Bay Judge J. NCIS “Witch Hunt” % The Unit $% CSI: Crime Scn News % G News % Jeopardy! Fortune Funniest Home Videos Primetime (N) % Boston Legal % News % Relish what’s coming! 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152-07 178-06 TER VALLEY ROAD AND 0.6 MILE EAST PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE HELP 3-13,20,27/07 OF NORTH FORK OF COLD CREEK 3-6,13/07 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE 120 WANTED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (STATE HIGHWAY 01-MEN-20) BEARS N. 145-07 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned 186-07 ACCOUNTING On April 4, 2007, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at 37º 38’ 45” E., 80.00 FEET; THENCE, FROM 2-27,3-6,13,20/07 169-07 intends to sell the personal property and 3-13,20,27,4-3/07 TECHNICIAN III the main entrance to the Mendocino County A TANGENT THAT BEARS N. 52º 21’ 15” FICTITIOUS 3-6,13,20,27/07 household items described below to enforce a FICTITIOUS Ukiah Unified Courthouse, located at 100 North State W., ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS Street, City of Ukiah, County of Mendocino, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1980 FEET, lien imposed on said property under the CA. BUSINESS NAME School District STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME State of California, PRIME PACIFIC, a corpo- THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 6º 03’ 57”, A DIS- Self-Service Storage Facility Act (Bus. & Prof. Qualifications: High File No.: 2007-F0138 STATEMENT STATEMENT ration, as Trustee will sell at public auction, to TANCE OF 209.62 FEET TO THE TRUE Code ss 21700-21716). The undersigned will school graduate. THE FOLLOWING File No.: 2007-F0167 File No.: 2007-F0147 the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of POINT OF BEGINNING; sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Desired: Three years PERSON(S) IS THE FOLLOWING THE FOLLOWING the United States, all payable at the time of (1) THENCE, S. 43º 42’ 42” W., 5.00 FEET; March 15, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. on the prem- experience with a (ARE) DOING BUSI- PERSON(S) IS PERSON(S) IS sale, real property situated in the County of (2) THENCE, FROM A TANGENT THAT ises where said property has been stored and strong emphasis in NESS AS: (ARE) DOING BUSI- (ARE) DOING BUSI- Mendocino, State of California, commonly BEARS N. 46º 17’ 18” W., ALONG A CURVE which are located at Red Carpet Mini-Stor- school accounting CHAMELEON NESS AS: NESS AS: known as 5825 Hwy 20, Ukiah, California, TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1985 age, 151 Lake Mendocino Dr., County of principles. WINERY DREAMSCAPE ART DRIVING RANGE and is more particularly described in Exhibit FEET, THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 3º 24’ 05”, Mendocino, Ukiah, CA, the following: Salary range: $12.94- “A” attached hereto. (If a street address or A DISTANCE OF 117.84 FEET; 12901 Old River 1055 N. State St. Dustin Lavenduskey Hshld items Unit#I-34 GALLERY $19.12. Info. & app.: common designation of property is shown in EXHIBIT A Road (P. O. Box 611) Ukiah, Ca 95482 Purchases must be paid for at the time of pur- 45040 Albion St. Personnel this notice, no warranty is given as to its com- (3) THENCE, S. 47º 06’ 47” W., 15.00 FEET; Hopland, CA 95449 Jeffrey Kenneth chase in cash. All purchased items sold as it, Mendocino, CA Commission pleteness or correctness.) (4) THENCE, N. 50º 30’ 56”, 216.25 FEET; FETZER VINE- McMillen where is and must be removed at the time of 95460 1056 N. Bush St., The total amount of the unpaid obligation, to- (5) THENCE, N. 24º 54’ 03” W., 6.77 FEET YARDS 25 Highland Ct. sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event Like Hansen Ukiah, CA 95482 gether with reasonable estimate of the costs TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE P. O. Box 611 Ukiah, CA 95482 of settlement between owner and obligated 440 Sherry Dr. 463-5205. expenses and advances at the time of the ini- COURSE DESCRIBED AS HAVING A Hopland, CA 95449 This business is con- tial publication of this notice is $137, 627.00. BEARING AND DISTANCE OF N. 19º 09’ D. party. Auctioneer: Douglas P. Carter, (707) Ukiah, CA 95482 Job description This business is con- ducted by an Individ- It is possible that at the time of sale the open- 395.50 FEET IN PARCEL 1 IN THE DEED 468-8887 Bond #RED 1040197 This business is con- available at: ducted by a Corpo- ual. The registrant ing bid may be less than the total indebted- TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECORD- ducted by an Individ- commenced to trans- www.edjoin.org ness due. ED OCTOBER 1, 19664 IN BOOK 671 OF ration. State of in- 187/07 ual. The registrant act business under E.O.E. The sale will be made without covenant or OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 343, MENDO- corporation: Cali- 3-13/07 commenced to trans- the fictitious business Closes: 3/26/07. warranty regarding title, possession, or en- CINO COUNTY RECORDS. fornia. The registrant LEGAL NOTICE act business under cumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured (6) THENCE, S. 19º 30’ 46” W., (=SOUTH commenced to trans- Crossroads Wireless Holding, LLC name or names listed ACCOUNTING the fictitious business above on March 1, by and pursuant to the power of the sale con- RECORD), ALONG THE WEST LINE OF act business under We are a prospective applicant under the Ru- SUPPORT ferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 37.59 the fictitious business ral Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guar- name or names listed 2007. Endorsed-Filed by JOHN R. JOHNSON, a married man and FEET; name or names listed antee Program being administered by the Ru- above on March , on February 28, Two positions GARY A. BURTON, a married man, as Trust- (9) THENCE, LEAVING SAID WEST LINE, N. above on July 1992. ral Development, Utilities Programs (Rural 2007. Endorsed-Filed 2007 at the Mendoci- Acct. Tech I - or, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, 40º 37’ 32” E. (=N. 40º 06’46” E. RECORD), Endorsed-Filed on Development), United States Department of on March, 2007 at no County Clerks Of- $15.15 - $19.33/hr. AA or post-sec cert a California corporation, as Trustee, for the 49.15 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH February 23, 2007 at Agriculture. We are required, as a prospective the Mendocino Coun- fice. in accounting and benefit and security of JON McKEE, a single LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF the Mendocino Coun- applicant, to announce our intent to provide ty Clerks Office. /s/ Jeffrey K. man, as Beneficiary, dated October 26, 2005, SAID SECTION 20; min 4 yrs account- ty Clerks Office. broadband services (200 kilobits upstream /s/Luke Hansen McMillen and recorded October 28, 2005, in document (10) THENCE S., 89º 29’ 14” E. (=EAST RE- /s/Sandy O’Ferrall and downstream) to communities in the State JEFFREY K. ing or 3 yrs. school No. 2005-23426, Official Records of Mendoci- CORD), ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 37.66 LUKE HANSEN SANDY O’FERRALL of California in Mendocino County, includ- MCMILLEN gov accounting exp no County, and said property will be sold “as FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE FACILITIES BUSI- reqd. is” and no warranty or representation is made COURSE OF DESCRIBED ABOVE AS BE- ing the communities of: LOST & Acct. Asst. III concerning its present condition. ING A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A NESS MANAGER Fort Bragg, Laytonville, Mendocino, Point Arena, Talmage, Ukiah, and Willits 10 NOTICES 30 FOUND $14.42 - $18.40/hr NOTICE OF PROPERTY OWNER- YOU RADIUS OF 1980 FEET; 146-07 3 years exp in fi- Incumbent broadband service providers have ADOPTIONS & ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF (11) THENCE, ALONG SAID CURVE, FROM 2-27,3-6,13,20/07 nancial record- TRUST DATED October 26, 2005. UNLESS A TANGENT THAT BEARS N. 47º 07’ 22” 30 days from the date of this Legal Notice to FOSTER CARE FICTITIOUS keeping or 2 yrs in YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR W., THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 0º 50’ 04”, A inform Rural Development if they are current- True to Life Children's BUSINESS NAME school gov ac- ly providing broadband service in these areas Services seeks families. PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB- DISTANCE OF 28.84 FEET TO THE TRUE STATEMENT LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION POINT OF BEGINNING. or if they have a commitment to provide serv- Reimbursement, training counting. AA or File No.: 2007-F0026 OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING APN: 188-090-16 ice in these areas. Incumbent broadband & professional support Hi! I am Trudy a 2 post-sec cert in ac- THE FOLLOWING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A service providers should submit to Rural De- provided. 463-1100 year old Coon- counting desired. 153-07 PERSON(S) IS #236800809 LAWYER. velopment, on a form prescribed by Rural De- hound mix. I have Mendocino 3-6,13/07 (ARE) DOING BUSI- PRIME PACIFIC was substituted as trustee velopment, the number of residential custom- DONATIONS been at the Ukiah County Office of ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NESS AS: under that certain document recorded No- ers receiving broadband service in the pro- NEEDED Shelter since Oct. Education Notice is hereby given that the undersigned WALLS GIFTS AND vember 28, 2006, in Document No. 2006- posed service area, the rates of data trans- At the new Senior 9th. I was here for For an app 23351, Official Records of Mendocino Coun- intends to sell the personal property and MORE mission, and the cost of each level of service Center Thrift Store. Veteran’s Day, packet visit ty. household items described below to enforce a 705 N. State St. or proof of commitment to provide service in Will pick up furniture Thanksgiving, www.mcoe.us/jobs The address and telephone number of the lien imposed on said property under the CA. Ukiah, CA 95482 the proposed service area. A map should also 467-0110 Christmas, New 707-467-5012 trustee is: PRIME PACIFIC, Post Office Box Self-Service Storage Facility Act (Bus. & Prof. Nancy A. W. Rudig DEADLINE: 03-19-07 be provided showing the boundaries of your Years, Valentine’s 177, 445 North State Street, Ukiah, California Code ss 21700-21716). The undersigned will 224 Irvington Dr. SENIORS NEED A 95482; Telephone: (707) 468-5300. service area in relation to the communities Day....you get the sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Ukiah, CA 95482 washer, dryer & ATTENTION CDL Notice of Default and election to sell the de- above. picture? I was March 15, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. on the prem- Anna C. Rudig fridge, for they’re new TRUCK Drivers- Are scribed real property under the mentioned A Legal Notice Response Form can be ob- thinking how nice it ises where said property has been stored and 5051 #8 N. State St. you Getting deed of trust was recorded on December 7, tained from Rural Development’s website at thrift store. Will pick would be to spend which are located at Pete’s Mini Storage, Ukiah,CA 95482 Enough... Miles, 2006, in Document No. 2006, 24058, Official www.usda.gov/rus/telecom. up. 467-0110 St. Patrick’s Day in Joan C. Rudig Money, Hometime? Records of Mendocino County. 1404 S. State St., County of Mendocino, my own home sur- 5051 #3 N. State St. LOST & Call McKelvey Now! The name, address, and telephone number of Ukiah, CA. the following: 110-07 rounded by a loving Ukiah, CA 95482 30 FOUND 1-800-410-6255 the Beneficiary (or Beneficiary’s agent) at Jack Vinyard Hshld items Unit#12 2-13,20,27,3-6,13/07 family with no cats, This business is con- FOUND 2 medium BINDERY whose request this sale is to be conducted is: Louise Fransen Hshld items Unit#G-1 PUBLIC NOTICE please! I would like ducted by a General Boxer Pit Bull type OPERATOR, jon McKee, 601 Locust Lane, Willits, CA Daniel Dutra Hshld items Unit#H-7 Sealed proposals will be received by the an active family. Partnership. The dogs. Both brown & Stitcher/trimmer. 95490, telephone: (707) 459-5873. Purchases must be paid for at the time of pur- Noyo Harbor District, in State of California, To meet me go to registrants com- white. Near freeway Busy, modern com- Dated: March 8, 2007 chase in cash. All purchased items sold as is, until the hour of 3:00 P.M. on March 14, 2007 the shelter at 298 PRIME PACIFIC, INC. menced to transact on Orchard & Gobbi. mercial printer. Beau- where is, and must be removed at the time of at which time they will be publicly opened and Plant Rd. or call /s/ Mary F. Morris business under the 621-4265 tiful, rural coastal sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event read aloud in the offices of Noyo Harbor, Sage 467-6453. MARY F. MORRIS of settlement between owner and obligated fictitious business 19101 S. Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg, Ca 95437 NorCal location. President - Trustee Competitive wages, party. Auctioneer: Douglas P. Carter, (707) name or names listed (telephone: 707-964-4719) for construction in Lost Grey Cockatiel No. M-06-63F spectacular benefits 468-8885 Bond #RED 1040197. above on January 9, accordance with the Plans and Specifications in Deerwood El Dora- 100% 401K match. 2007.Endorsed-Filed to which special references is made as fol- do area. 462-8076 PARCEL ONE: Mailing knowledge on January 9, 2007 lows: Cell 272-9076 COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST at the Mendocino preferred. Steve CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER 188-07 Noyo Harbor District is requesting a bid to Hello I am Lewis County Clerks Office. LOST on 3/5/07, very 1-707-444-6236 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SEC- 3-13,20,27/07 dredge the Noyo Harbor Mooring Basin Mari- I am one of many /s/Nancy A. W. Rudig friendly, red nose pit x7501. TION 20, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE Notice to Creditors na. black adult animals NANCY A. W. w/ yellow eyes, sjackson@Western- 11 WEST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN; SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, PLANS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS at the Ukiah shelter RUDIG Reward. Name: web.net THENCE ALONG THE SUBDIVISION LINE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO MUST BE OBTAINED AT THE NOYO HAR- who will be on sale Buddy 485-8563 Body Ritual Wellness OF SAID SECTION 20, SOUTH 37.60 FEED In Matter of the 147-07 BOR DISTRICT OFFICE, 19101 S. Harbor this month. Did you Center in Willits TO AND FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGIN- 2-27,3-6,13,20/07 Drive, Fort Bragg, Ca 95437. Noyo Harbor know that black ani- Still Missing: young DOLLY A.THUROW LIVING TRUST, Tai Chi & Yoga NING. THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BE- STATEMENT OF District hereby notifies all bidders that will af- mals stay in the male cat neutered GINNING CONTINUING SOUTH 442.11 (Dated December 19, 1995), NOTICE TO ABANDONMENT OF Instructors firmatively insure that in any contract entered shelter much longer tiger striped grey, FEET; THENCE NORTH 35º 25’ EAST CREDITORS USE OF FICTITIOUS Massage Therapists BUSINESS NAME into pursuant to this advertisement; Disadvan- than others? Our white & black down- 457.61 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF DOLLY A.THUROW, Any type of Healing The following person taged Business Enterprises will be afforded friends at the shel- town Ukiah.462-0244 ROUTE 20, CALIFORNIA STATE HIGHWAY Deceased. Therapists. (persons) have aban- full opportunity to submit bids in response to ter want to help us AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED IN Notice is hereby given to the creditors and doned the use of the HELP 707-972-1399 this invitation and will not be discriminated find homes so they DEEDS VOLUME 160, AT PAGE 62 OF contingent creditors of the above-named de- fictitious business 120 WANTED CA Human name: against on the grounds of race, color, or na- reduced our adop- MENDOCINO COUNTY RECORDS; cedent that all persons having claims against A/R Assistant & CIRCLE A. RANCH tional origin in consideration for the award. tion fee. Cats can Development needs THENCE FROM A TANGENT THAT BEARS the decedent are required to file them with the 16181 Mountain The prime contractor for work herein shall go home for just Inventory Control. Intake/Outreach NORTH 59º 15’ 44”, A DISTANCE OF 175.55 Superior Court, County of sonoma, 600 Ad- House Road possess a Sate of California Contractors Li- $30 and dogs for Mendocino Brewing Worker Exp. with FEET; TO A POINT 123.83 FEET EAST OF Hopland, CA 95449 THE PINT OF COMMENCEMENT; THENCE ministration Drive, Room 107-J, Santa Rosa, cense. Contractors to comply with Davis-Ba- $40. Please come Company. Previous social agencies. Exp. California 95403, and mail or deliver a copy to Kris E. Rorabough experience with A/R and knowledge of LEAVING THE CENTERLINE OF SAID 16181 Mountain con wage determination for Mendocino Coun- to meet us at 298 HIGHWAY, WEST 91.70 FEET TO A POINT PAMELA GALLETTI, Successor Trustee of House Road ty, California. Plant Rd. & Inventory Control. Farmworker com- NORTH 40º 06’ 46” EAST FROM THE POINT the DOLLY A. THUROW LIVING TRUST Hopland, CA 95449 One lump sum cost with contractors supply- Proficient in Microsoft munity. Required: OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 40º 06’ (Date of Execution: December 19, 1995), Jerry L. Rorabaugh ing all labor, equipment, and mobilization. Excel & Word. Mail Computer Exp., valid 46” WEST 49.10 FEET TO THE TRUE 15610 Mountain resume to Human CDL/Insurance, Bilin- wherin the Decedent was the Trustor, at House Road POINT OF BEGINNING. PASSALACQUA, MAZZONI, GLADDEN, 166-07 Resources, 1601 Air- gual English/Spanish, Hopland, CA 95449 3-6,13,20,27/07 EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION Alec D. Rorabough port Rd., Ukiah, CA Public speaking LOPEZ, MARAVIGLIA, LLP, P.O. Box 455, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF CALIFOR- 15800 Mountain 95482. Fax 463-2465 skills. AAP/EEO Healdsburg, California 95448-0455 within FOR CHANGE OF NAME NIA IN THE DEED RECORDED MARCH 18, House Road email christa@ Send resume to: 1966 IN BOOK 712 OFFICIAL RECORDS AT the later of four months after the date of the Hopland, CA 95449 Case No. SCWLCVPT 07-98505 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, mendobrew.com ramona.cruz@ PAGE 220, MENDOCINO COUNTY RE- first publication of notice to creditors or, if no- Audrey Rorabaugh Puppies Puppies tice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 15600 Mountain COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, Court House, Puppies!!! chdcorp.org CORDS. Ukiah, CA 95482 30 days after the date this notice is mailed or House Road The Ukiah shelter is Fax: (707) 523-3776 APN: 188-090-05 Hopland, CA 95449 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION PARCEL TWO: personally delivered to you, or you must peti- Cheryl Finger OF: VERONICA S. GILBERT full with adorable Come Join our THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST tion to file a late claim as provided in Section 11 West Jones St. THE COURT FINDS that Petitioner(s) pups likeme. I am Health Care QUARTER OF SECTION 17 AND THE 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may Savannah, GA 31401 VERONICA S. GILBERT has/have filed a Pe- Sammy. I am about Specialists at The fictitious busi- tition for Change of Applicant(s)’ name FROM Come Join NORTHWEST be obtained from the court clerk. For your 2 months old. My Home Care and QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 16 ness name referred VERONICA S. GILBERT 2 brothers and 3 Our Team protection, you are encouraged to file your to above was filed in NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, MOUNT DIA- TO VERONICA PARRIS CRUZ sisters are here at Now accepting Hospice Services claim by certified mail, with return receipt re- County on April 3, THE COURT ORDERS All people interested BLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED 2006. This business the shelter just wait- applications for Mendocino Co. AS FOLLOWS: quested. in this matter appear before this court to show was conducted by a cause why this application for change of ing to go home with PURCHASING Great dynamic team. COMMENCING AT A POINT FROM WHICH Dated: March 8, 2007 General Partner- name should not be granted on: you. Please come Occupational THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID PASSALACQUA, MAZZONI, GLADDEN, ship. This statement AGENT was filed with the HEARING DATE: April 11, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. to meet us at 298 Coyote Valley Therapist: PT SECTION 20 BEARS S. 55º 32’ 26 E. (=S 56º LOPEZ & MARAVIGLIA, LLP in Dept WL, located at Court House, 100 N. County Clerk of Men- Plant Rd. or call  14’ 19” E. TRUE MERIDIAN), 4512.67 FEET /s/ Thomas R. Passalacqua State Street, Ukiah, California 95482 Shodakai Casino Home Health docino County on Sage at 467-6453 7751 N. State St. AND FROM WHICH POINT ENGINEER’S THOMAS R. PASSALACQUA, February 26, 2007 Dated: February 13, 2007 Aide: FT STATION “0-1” 345+98.95 P.O.C. OF THE Attorneys for PAMELA GALLETTI. /s/Jerry L. Rorabaugh /s/John A. Behnke Redwood Valley Apply Online: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS’ SUR- JOHN A. BEHNKE M-F 9-5 EOE Successor Trustee JERRY L. HowardHospital.org VEY BETWEEN 0.7 MILE WEST OF POT- RORABAUGH Judge of the Superior Court 707-467-4752 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 -13

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NOW HIRING licensure, or regis- Overnight in the installation, making books & Property Management 3” to 5” $10.50/hr. 463-2587 Housekeeping Super- ● Med. Assistant Redwood Empire tered intern status. is hiring full & part- construction repair, reports. Call 468-0463 PEELER POSTS. visor - (hrs & sal ne- ● Resident Aides Sawmill in Cloverdale Excellent benefits. CONSUMER time drivers with in- maintenance of city 312-924-1820 $5 ea. 485-8647 gotiable). Call Orr ● Cook - Part time is seeking experi- Position open until SERVICES sured, dependable utilities and system Hot Springs 462-6277 Sat. & Sun. 8-5 pm enced workers filled. Job description/ BUSINESS HOMES MANAGER van or pickup operations, includ- Front Desk Person Wage DOE including Planerman, required application 250 RENTALS 330 FOR RENT FT-Ukiah, CA Super- w/shell for local ing the skilled oper- PT/FT Phone: Apply at 1343 S. Millwrights, and (707) 463-4915. 1600sf warehouse 1bdrm Cottage in vise team of case morning small ation of power-drive HOUSEKEEPING Dora St. Ukiah Electricians. Full-time Plus 400 sf storage Ukiah, $750 1st mo. mgrs in delivery of package delivery equipment. Re- 462-1514 or Fax with benefits. Please TIME/PAYROLL over office. 12’ dr. last mo. $500 sec. services to persons routes based in quires education resumes: 462-1237 NEW EXCITING fax you resume to ADMINISTRATOR 220V.$550mo. +sec 463-8328 w/dev. disabilities. Ukiah. Earn a com- equivalent to com- POSITION WORK- 707-894-4632 or Responsible for the No auto. 462-8273 M/A in human Serv- petitive wage plus FUEL & PROPANE pletion of the 2bd.1.5 ba. ING WITH KIDS apply in person at quality & accuracy CONTINUED ices Field +4 yrs. rel- mileage reimburse- BOBTAIL DRIVERS twelfth grade and Banquet Hall & Fabulous westside 6 wks pd vacation 31401 McCray Road of all nonexempt SUPPORT FOR evant exp. or B/A +6 ment plus addition- F/T. Benefits. Fair two years experi- Kitchen Ukiah Senior location. $1200/mo. 403 B. Small home- in Cloverdale. time keeping for OUR TROOPS yrs. relevant exp. al reiumbursement salary. Apply Eel ence in utility con- Center 499 Leslie St. 489-0201 like environment, Fetzer & Sonoma- w/supervisory exp. for fuel cost. River Fuels, 3371 N. SECRET struction or utility 462-4343 Exc communication State St. Ukiah good pay & bens. SHOPPERS Curtrer Vineyards 2bd.1ba. Fen. yd. Vietnam Vets Routes available maintenance work, FREE MONTH RENT skills, leadership Starting sal $11.76+ To Evaluate Local inc. all vineyard (ag- 1973 Talmage Rd. /Legacy Vets Mon-Fri. and Tues- Growing termite Co. preferably including WAREHOUSE/ skills, computer liter- hr. On the job train- Businesses. Flex hrs, ricultural), produc- No. pets. $850 + 850 Sat. Benefits avail- Seeks motivated per- the operation of LIGHT MFG. Motorcycle Club acy. Sal range $3667 ing prov. Flex. F/T, Training Provided 462-3588 able including son. Willing to train. tion & nonexempt construction equip- 171 D. Brush St. & to $5159/mo. + exc. P/T pos. avail.Fax 800-585-9024 ext. 3BD/2BA. health coverage & Must have own small salaried time data. ment. State of Cali- 3750 sq. ft. 50x75 VFW Post 1900 bene. Send resume resume to 463-1753 6520 COMPLETE 401(k) with compa- pickup. Good driving Support & act as fornia Class B Driv- 3 10’ loading doors, and letter of interest REMODEL. ny match. Contact record. 485-7829 Seeking people to primary backup for er’s license is re- sm a/c office, sec. & Presents a to: HR; RCRC, 1116 Steven Koller 866- ✔Crown molding, Hazardous Waste work one on one sup- Payroll Accountant quired. A California phone systems in, Spaghetti Airport Park Blvd., 779-7726 or ✔Wood floors, Technician porting DD individual in all aspects of pay- Department of ample parking, exc. Ukiah, CA 95482 [email protected]. ✔Fireplace, Dinner Gov’t agency. Oper- in a home setting. roll processing. Health Services lighting. 468-5176 or fax 707-462-4280 Call Steven Koller On-Call Teacher ✔Central heat/AC For ate haz waste collec- Call Cindy 468-9331 Support General Grade 2 Water Dis- lv mes. or e-mail: HR@ 866-779-7726. Day Care Aide ✔Big yard, tions. Package haz Shipping & Accounting Dept. tribution Operator li- Office/Retail Space “GI Moms” redwoodcoastrc.org Our Private Non- ✔ waste. Recycle paint. Warehouse w/various projects & cense is required State St.frontage with Garage. Closes 3-26-07 at DRIVERS - ASAP! Public School ✔ Illegal trash cleanup. Must be able to lift tasks. Work in con- within 1 year of em- parking. 1140 sf. No smoking. Donated by 5PM “EOE-M/F” $1000+Wkly & Bonus (North Haven) lo- ✔ Clean DMV only. $14 70lbs., have solid junction w/HR Dept. ployment. $950 mo. 265-4318 Pets negotiable. *36-43cpm/ $1.20 cated in Ukiah is Zack’s COOK start, benefits. Call comm./organizational Deadline to apply: $1550/mo. + sec. *$0 Lease New seeking to fill the on various projects Salon location in Restaurant & Apply within at Mike 468-9710 or skills & be computer Friday, March 2, dep. 468-5770. Trucks. CDL-A following positions: as necessary. Req. Boonville. Used Catering. Ukiah Garden Cafe pick up app at 101 literate. Comprehen- 2007, 5:00 PM. Available 3/15/07. +3 months OTR. On-Call Spec. AA in bus. or related for 23 yrs. as hair 1090 A S. State St. W. Church #9 Ukiah. sive benes. pkg avail. Request Application 1-800-635-8669 Ed Teacher field or 2-3 yrs. materials: cutting estb. for men Saturday DENTAL ENDO Salary DOE. Send DRIVERS to teach in the equiv. work/educa- City of & women. Partially 586 April 28 4-8 PM office seeks full time resume to or apply classroom in the tion exp. in a profes- Healdsburg equip. Call Mike at Veteran’s DA w/x-ray licensed Mixer & Transfer at: Motion Ind. 2020 Personnel Office, N. State St. absence of the per- sional office env. NCRE 895-3762 Memorial Building or RDA. Self directed Class A, clean DMV A Industry Rd. 401 Grove Street, manent teacher. Prior payroll exp. Shop Space located Cozy 1 bd., 239 Seminary with good work record, and drug Ukiah, CA 95482 Healdsburg, CA Req: Must possess req. CA labor law at Strong Mt. 175 N. 1 ba. house Ave., Ukiah ethics. Benefits. screening req. Pen- Heavy Equipment EOE M/F/D/V 95448 707-431-3322. or qualify for a CA knowledge and/or EOE/AA/ADA. Lenore Ave. Willits Donations: Fax resume to: sion & health bens. Operators Shipping/ w/small yard teaching credential previous winery exp. 1000 sq ft. $600/mo $10 Adults 707-449-6303 Applications available (Seasonal) Navarro Office Transportation located in special educa- WINERY +dep. 459-3979 10-5 $5 children at 1324 South State Min. 2 yrs. experi- Assistant a plus. Developed DETENTION tion. 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We are looking for Call 707-485-6749 or organizational skills ing on experience. fem pref. $475 + dep. reports, maintains GL homes for Shelter $750.Ukiah 463-3721 Therapy seat. mature individuals visit www.mrc.com On-site Resident a must. Apply Navarro Vineyards util incl. 462-9225 and all subsidiary Care program Warranty. Never to work w/at risk EOE/ADA Manager Team www.thurston H.R. P.O. box 47, Beautifully renovat- ledgers, manages Applicants need to NEW & USED used. Can deliver. youth in Willits, who Housekeeping Aide- The team is responsi- autoplaza.com Philo, CA 95466 ed 1br. in tiny Victori- payroll, maintains have at least 1 spare 400 EQUIPMENT Worth $5700. Sell would like to im- for J & J Mainte- ble for day-to-day op- bdrm to house a child fax 707-895-9501, an on West side nr. insurance policies, START WORKING POWER $1750 with new eration of a 60-unit for up to 30 days. dwntwn. W/D, N/P prove or obtain investment accounts nance, Inc. 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Free $16.91/hr+benefits. maintenance of test, cannabis not Call Jen 485-5363 $750. cost is $9.95 each. therapeutic work 5 pm 3/14/07. Job receive training, + So- Delivery, Training apartments, grounds tested. Good DMV, Salt Hollow Flower Farm POOL, LAUNDRY, Call 468-3500 environment. Ac- description available Apply @ EDD, 320 cial Worker, in-home and Warranty. cepting resume’s Campus Lane, Sui- and facilities. Salary no theft or assault CARPORTS 590 S. School St. @ 694 Pinoleville support & respite. QUIET COUPLE ProHealth Mobility. for nights & On-call. sun, CA 95485. Range DOQ: convictions. Assist No Section 8. Drive, Ukiah. Mail Need 1 or 2-parent LOOKING FOR 1877-740-4900. AA &/or exp. pref. J & J Maintenance, Resident Manager developmentally 463-2134 SPA ‘07 30 jets. resumes to NCIHA or homes, with 1 parent CHEAP RENTAL. www.ProHealth Salary range $10- Inc. is an EOE. Maintenance disabled at home Modern cozy 2bd. Therapy seat. Never submit via Email: home full time. 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For and supervise Inter- Lic#236800809 200 Properties must with 5-10 yrs. exp. Grads/Non- DW\Garage+pool tress included. Very or email: complete job descrip- national High School FINANCIAL be sold! Low down/ 707-275-2181 Grads/GED. May WINERY & FARM $850 mo. 463-2325 nice condition. $75 - P.O. Box 422 tion & application Students in host fam- SERVICES E-Z Financing. qualify for $10,000 205 PARK PLACE Call 485-0797 Ukiah, CA 95482. FIREFIGHTER contact CDC at 463- ilies. Training, sti- MAINTENANCE Free catalog. Job #03-TRS. Facility BONUS. Call WARNING 1 bd. $750-$775 TRAINEE. pend and internation- MECHANIC WANTED 1-877-253-2161. #236801878. EOE 5462 ex 101 or email HOMEOWNERS! Openings for high 1-800-GO-GUARD. Anderson Valley. 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. 450 TO BUY www.LandAuction.com narvaezm@ al travel. Call Confidential report school grads ages LIKE cdchousing.org EOE Responsibilities in- Pool/garg. 462-5009 Cash for junk cars DRIVER- $5K SIGN Doris Cargill exposes the truth of 17-34. 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Driver/Yard Person Ukiah area & per- MEDICAL, DENTAL, [email protected] OVEN RANGE. $350 male. 972-5766 forms a variety of teaching credential paid vacation and 1-800-VENDING Class B license . VISION PKG. TRUCK SHIPPER/ 140 Zinfandel Only 7 mo. new. or 707-391-2090 timber harvest plan in Special Educa- profit sharing. Hourly (1-800-836-3464) clean. Drug test. matching 403B DISPATCH 1bd1ba. $660 Electronic touch tasks: timber mark- tion preferred. wage depending on www.1800Vending.com I-ROC Landscape TSA Plan, paid holi- Cloverdale MFG Co. Hud OK. pad controls, DONATE VEHICLE, ing, flagging, water days & vacation, Starting at $29K/ experience. sealed burners, running or not ac- Materials. 894-2879 seeks F/T Truck ABSOLUTE ALL course classifying, paid training’s, on year, depending on Navarro Vineyards clean steel finish. cepted! Free Towing. Driver: Shipping/Dispatch CASH Candy Route. CENTURY 21 surveying. Valid duty meals. experience H.R. P.O. Box 47 Warranty & papers Tax Deductible. Don’t just start your Coordinator. Prefer- Do you earn $900 Les Ryan Realty CDL req. Competi- FREE Co-op Day Competitive com- $799 new. Just Noahs Arc - Support career, start it right. ence to candidates Philo, CA 95466, per day? 60 Vending Property Management tive pay & housing Care Provided pensation includes used several times. No Kill Shelters, Ani- Company sponsored with 3+ yrs exp; com- fax 707-895-9501, Machines. $10,995. 468-0463 provided. Apply: benefits and 403(b) mal Rights, Research CDL training in 3 puter literate; lumber [email protected] MultiVend LLC., Sell for $500 E-mail resume to: plans. Please send to Advance Veterina- weeks. Must be 21. TRINITY YOUTH industry knowledge a 880 Grand Blvd., or best offer. recruiter@ resume with cover WORK FROM HOME ry Treatments/Cures. Have CDL? Tuition SERVICES plus. Benefits incl. Deer Park, NY. Ukiah Daily 456-9927 mendoco.com or letter to: on Your PC. earn 1-866-912-GIVE. Reimbursement! 915 W. Church St. Fax resume to 1-800-779-0025 fax 707-485-6873. 877-382-7617 $500-$1500/mo PT. [email protected] or on line@ 707-894-5390 or Journal New Electric Wash- EEO/ADA Ref: Education $2000-$5000/mo. FT. FREE Chow & 1-800-6828 www.trinityys.org email HR540@ START YOUR OWN Delivered er & Dryer Westing- AES is an EOE FREE Information Shar-pei, black, fem. OFFICE Perm. PT Produc- pacificstates.com Landscape Curbing house Heavy Duty Little Caesars Pizza Online@ to Your spayed, 1/2 yrs., OPERATIONS ASS’T. tion. 7am-3pm M.-W. Youth Substance Business- High De- super Capacity Used now hiring. Must be TELEPHONE www.working2play.com friendly, good w/ kids. QuickBooks exp. Recept./Admin. Abuse Outreach & mand. Low Over- Door 3 mo. $500/set. 18 years old. Apply at OPERATOR 485-8563 req. Accounting Cust. Serv. exp. req. Counselor For full Waitress/House- heads. High Profit. 485-8750 180 Ford Road. Nights & wknds. exp. & general M.-F. 9-5. Please job desc. & app. keeper day hrs. Training Available. USED Labradoodle Wanted person with Comp lit., flex. hrs, Priced from $12,000. office knowledge. apply in person Apply in person - 960 call (707) 744-1647 7am-1:45pm. Please APPLIANCES Puppies Blk & Chclt. enclosed trlr to trans- 1-800-667-5372. 468-0123 Apply in person - 960 Cheesecake Momma port car from Ukiah to N. State St. Ukiah ext. 1342 or email apply in person & FURNITURE. M&F 485-5041/ www.EdgeMaster.net N. State St. Ukiah Crnr. School & Henry L.A. area 650-368-1736 [email protected] 1199 S. Dora St. Guaranteed. 485-1216 272-7138 14- TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 741.09 feet; Storage: 74,454 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 150 cfs Outflow: 90 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .025 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .53 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .009 ppm (.25 ppm) cle. Billups and Kathy Fields, said. “We are in the planning report with underlined amend- Quality Control Board staff Weather of Redwood Valley, who pur- phase. I always wait for G-P ments is available for review conferred about resource pro- chased a dogwood tree and six John’s advice. He always tells on the Coastal Commission tection and decided that if G-P Continued from Page 1 viburnums, were among sev- me ‘It’s too soon, come back Continued from Page 1 Web site: accepted a set of project eral others shopping at the later,’” she said, referring to www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcu changes, many concerns and today should top out at nursery Monday, where busi- Jensen. boundary, work is to be rr.html. would be resolved. around 75 degrees, if predic- ness has been “booming,” Between the last week of stopped, the amendments sug- A hearing was held by the tions are accurate. The rest of according to Jensen. April and the first of May is gest. Permit history commission and the permit week calls for highs ranging “It just happened this last the best time to start planting To protect cultural The original permit was was approved with several in the mid-to-upper 70s, with week; it’s overwhelming summer vegetable gardens, resources, staff recommends filed with the Coastal special conditions. no rain in sight, according to almost,” he said, before dash- Jensen said. the original permit be modi- Commission, after being Scott. ing off to help the next cus- “Sometimes you get lucky, fied to require a qualified approved by the city in Conditions “The mid 60s is the normal tomer. but if you don’t get lucky, you archeologist to be onsite dur- October, 2005 and appealed The previously approved high at this time of year, so we “I felt compelled to get in are back down here buying ing any ground disturbing by the Sierra Club Mendocino permit included a list of eight are forecasted quite a bit high- my car and drive to a nursery,” again,” he said. While it’s a activities that could unearth Group and North Coast conditions for the work on the er than normal, and dryer than Kelseyville resident Leah “little early” for tomatoes, the cultural artifacts. If any are Action. The permit allowed site. The conditions, by title, normal,” Scott said, noting Day, said, noting the beautiful danger of frost isn’t a threat to located, work shall cease in G-P to remove building foun- apply to the scope of the Ukiah is 12.19 inches below the area, the amendments dations on the site, and per- development, performance normal for rainfall. The rain- weather was all it took. vegetables like lettuce, pota- Asked if she had spring toes, asparagus, broccoli, state. Baskin said that the form immediate cleanup of standards for work next to fall season begins each year original permit made such exposed contaminants of nec- wetlands, protection of coastal on July 1. To date, Ukiah has fever, Kirsten Whelan, of kale, etc. “Petunias tolerate the cold requirements for the southern essary. resources, avoidance of geo- seen 19.57 inches of rain this Ukiah, also shopping at Oak end of the property, but rec- The Fort Bragg Planning Valley Nursery said: fairly well ... marigolds, no. logically unstable areas, pro- season. Normal rainfall in this ommended changes would Commission approved the tection of archeological area by this time in the season “Absolutely.” Impatiens ... it’s too early for include the northern areas permit in August 2005, and Asked what she was shop- them. Geraniums are OK (as resources, National Marine is 31.76 inches, according to near Glass Beach as well. was immediately appealed to Fisheries Service approvals, Scott. ping for, Whelan said, “Some are) snapdragons and all kinds The original permit the Fort Bragg City Council. Those touched by spring vegetables.” Her 4-year-old of blooming perennials. Put U.S. Fish and Wildlife requires that a survey of rare The council upheld the Department approvals, and fever don’t seem to mind. son, Noah, simultaneously your perennials in now. Even plants and nesting bird species Planning Commission’s deci- “When spring is here, we said, “Flowers,” as he headed if there’s a frost, they are root- conformance with county air will be done prior to any sion in October, 2005, and quality regulations. plant,” Ukiahan Kristin toward a table loaded with hardy. The annuals don’t grow was immediately appealed to ground-disturbing activities The staff report alone came Billups said Monday as John colorful blooms. until the ground warms up a and stopped if any are found. the Coastal Commission. Jensen, owner of Oak Valley “I probably won’t plant bit, and the ground’s not warm No amendments are suggested At its regular meeting Dec. in at over 500 pages, and con- Nursery loaded up her vehi- (the vegetables) yet,” Whelan yet,” he said. to the original permit’s plant 14, 2005, the commission tained extensive information and bird species protection found that the appeal raised a about the site, its former use through mediation would be Prevention, Child Protective protocol. substantial issue of confor- and contaminant findings the best solution. Services, Social Services and Coastal Commission staff mance of the project as Commissioners also modi- Strike “It would be better for Department of Transportation recommends approval of the approved regarding adequate fied the original permit in everyone if a mediator was offices in Ukiah Monday to amendments. protection of marine 2006 to require that in areas where vegetation is to be Continued from Page 1 involved and we didn’t have ask those employees to partic- The hearing will take place resources, habitat areas and to go this route at all, but at ipate in sympathy strike. at the Monterey Conference intertidal areas. Until March replanted, only local, genetic Feb. 28. this point, there’s no way to Finnigan said the MCPAA Center, in Monterey starting at 2006, Coastal Commission native plant types will be Mendocino County get a mediator in here unless would meet Monday evening 9 a.m. A copy of the staff and state Regional Water used. Superior Court Judge Cindee both sides agree,” Rosi said. to discuss strategy, noting Mayfield first ruled against The MCPAA had said at the they’d likely continue to granting an injunction to pre- end of last week they’d return strike until a mediator is vent the strike Feb. 27, saying to work Monday if the brought in. the county would have to pro- Mendocino County Board of “If the county commits to A vide specific instances in Supervisors agreed to bring in mediation, we’ll be very inter- Earn P which the health and safety of a state mediator to help with .75% ested in reevaluating our posi- Y* Mendocino County residents negotiations. tion at that time,” Joseph would be threatened by a As a good faith measure, 4$10,000 Martinelli, a trustee represen- minimum deposit strike. the MCPAA also asked tative with Teamsters local On Monday, PERB Senior Service Employees More. 856, with which the MCPAA Regional Attorney Kristin International Union members Rosi, from the agency’s who had refused to cross pick- is affiliated, said after the Oakland office, said in court et lines to return to work at the hearing. Losak said he could not +.25% that the county had evaded county courthouses Friday. PERB by neglecting to first But that night, the board voted comment on whether the with a NVB checking file for the temporary restrain- against bringing in a neutral county would file for an account with ing order with its administra- mediator from the state. injunction with PERB follow- direct deposit** tive board. “Look where our good faith ing the decision. Calls to “We’re very well aware of got us,” Public Defender and County Counsel Jeanine these kinds of strikes and the MCPAA Secretary/Treasurer Nadel and Chief Executive impacts they have on the pub- Steve Jackson said before the Officer Al Beltrami were not +.25% immediately returned. lic. In fact, it’s what we do,” hearing. with $10,000 or more Rosi said. Finnigan said members of The Board of Supervisors Deputy County Counsel the MCPAA set up picket is scheduled to discuss the in new money*** Douglas Losak had argued the lines outside of the Fort Bragg strike today in closed session. county should have jurisdic- courthouse and county Katie Mintz can be reached tion based on a 1985 court Alcohol and Other Drug at [email protected]. A decision that found that public P employee unions could legal- .25% Y* ly strike unless the strike Bankruptcy? posed an imminent threat to Is it for me? 5 public safety. isbankruptcyforme.com “We’re alleging that this is Free Consultation an issue of public health and Adv. Tix on Sale THE LAST MIMZY (PG) # Adv. 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