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7 58551 69301 0 THURSDAY Sept. 14, 2006 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 148 Number 158 email: [email protected] 2005 CROP REPORT Downed Union reorganization plan considered power lines SEIU membership Service Employees Inter- would support a reorgani- asked to cast ballots national Union (SEIU) zation plan called “Unite What: “Unite to Win” informa- Timber Local 707 have a decision to Win,” which aims to tional meeting for members ignite fires By KATIE MINTZ to make, as do thousands create stronger local When: 6 p.m. today By LAURA The Daily Journal more statewide. unions in California by king crop MCCUTCHEON The approximate 1,200 This week, SEIU sent bringing together members Where: SEIU Local 707 Ukiah The Daily Journal workers in Mendocino ballots to its members in Office, 655 Kings Court, Suite 100 Arcing power lines County represented by the state asking if they See SEIU, Page 16 in county were responsible for several vegetation fires By JAMES ARENS Wednesday afternoon The Daily Journal in Redwood Valley. The just-released 2005 Shortly before 2 Crop Report for Mendoci- p.m., firefighters res- no County shows an in- ponded to reports of a crease in value for all agri- fire in the 9000 block cultural categories with the of North State Street. exception of vegetable pro- NITED AY S AY OF ARING duction. However, when they U W ’ D C arrived they learned The total gross agricul- there were multiple tural value for commodities produced in 2005 was See FIRES, Page 16 $209,559,100, a 20-percent increase over 2004’s total of $174,015,300. The leading category in 2005 was timber, which Car theft had a value of $89,441,000, almost a $23,000,000 in- crease from 2004. Agricul- victim tural products, excluding timber, had a value of in pursuit $120,118,100, which was an increase of 12 percent over 2004’s production of Man arrested after $107,410,000. being chased from For the second year in a row, winegrapes were the Ukiah to Willits second leading crop and The Daily Journal rebounded after seven years Glenn Hughes, 47, of of declining values, the Ogden, Utah, was arrested report states. The value of Sunday after allegedly steal- $72,557,900 was an in- ing not one, but two vehicles, crease of 21 percent from attempting to steal a third, and 2004’s production of being chased up Highway 101 See CROPS, Page 16 from Ukiah to Willits by one of his victims. According to reports from the California Highway Runaway Patrol, Hughes was seen sit- ting in a pickup truck by the located; Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal vehicle’s owner and two of Volunteers from throughout the area came out to support various nonprofits and donated their time for his friends. The vehicle was the 16th annual Day of Caring on Wednesday. Sandy Ford, from the Savings Bank of Mendocino County parked in a dirt lot on West sprinkles seeds in the Ford Street Program garden as she spent the morning helping with tasks. two men Road and marked with a “for sale” sign. arrested The victim and his friends By BEN BROWN confronted Hughes, who fled The Daily Journal the scene in a vehicle that had Volunteers out making a difference The search for a run- been reported stolen earlier in By JAMES ARENS away girl from Ukiah led the day from Cloverdale. The The Daily Journal to two arrests on marijuana victim and his friends pursued On Wednesday, the and immigration violations Hughes in their vehicle head- United Way teamed up with in Philo on Tuesday. ing north on Highway 101. many businesses and more Mario Ayala, 22, and Hughes quickly pulled than 1,000 volunteers in Gerardo Gonzalez, 28, over to the side of the road both Mendocino and both of Philo, were arrest- and fled on foot across the Sonoma counties to show ed on suspicion of cultiva- highway. It’s believed the how much they care about tion and sale of marijuana stolen vehicle broke down. their communities. and immigration violations “This is awesome,” said at 7350 Highway 128 in The victim continued to Philo at 12:05 p.m. Tues- pursue Hughes onto Uva Bob Jordan, the regional manager of the United Way day. Drive, where Hughes alleged- Mendocino County ly stole another pickup that, in Mendocino County. “This is a very popular sheriff’s deputies were coincidentally, also belonged event because we help busi- called to the residence on to the victim who was pursu- nesses in many cities, coun- reports that a 16-year-old ing him. Hughes continued to ties and communities girl, who had run away flee north on Highway 101 around the United States.” from her parents, was stay- pursued by the truck’s owner, This was the 16th Annual ing there. Sheriff’s Capt. who had by this time called United Way Day of Caring Kurt Smallcomb said the 911. in Mendocino County, and house is believed to be a At the top of the Willits there were more than 40 party and drug house that grade, Hughes was stopped volunteers from many local people sometimes seek out businesses who helped to as a “safe haven.” by officers of the CHP and the Sheriff’s deputies, Mendocino County Sheriff’s paint, repair, weed, clean, install, fill grocery bags and accompanied by a repre- Office. He was arrested and sentative from Mendocino booked into jail on suspicion spend time with preschool (Left) At the Mendocino Family and Youth Services volunteers helped with children in various cities, County Child Protective of taking a vehicle without various tasks including painting a banner to decorate a new play area. From including Willits, Ukiah and left to right, Denise Roumbanis, of Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Services, responded to the consent, first-degree burglary Fort Bragg. Danielle Zili, of Ukiah Valley Medical Center, and Kathleen Stone, of the residence at which time and driving under the influ- “We have a lot going on County of Mendocino Social Services Department. (Right) Anthony Aguilar sheriff’s deputies noticed ence. today,” said Terri McCart- pounds sandbags that will be plastered over and made into a bench at the numerous marijuana plants Hughes told CHP officers ney, the garden nutrition Ford Street Program garden. growing on the property. he had never been to coordinator at the Ford While deputies were Mendocino County before investigating the house and and did not know the man See DAY, Page 16 ‘It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do.’ – Denise Roumbanis, Day of Caring volunteer its inhabitants a person whose vehicles he allegedly approached the house to attempted to steal. See ARRESTS, Page 16 UP TO 75% OFF Come See Our High Quality Summer Clothing Clearance Children’s Toys & Clothing 463-0628 211 S. State St., Ukiah 2 – THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

driving with a suspended POLICE REPORTS license at 11:56 p.m. Flamboyant former Texas Gov. Richards dies The following were Monday. Associated Press with a blast at George H. Bush, a fellow Austin-based consulting firm. compiled from reports BOOKED -- Marlin AUSTIN, Texas — Former Gov. Ann Texan who was vice president at the time: In her last 10 years, Richards worked prepared by the Ukiah Charles Corben, 23, of Richards, the witty and flamboyant “Poor George, he can’t help it. He was for many social causes and helped devel- Police Department. To Laytonville, was booked Democrat who went from homemaker to born with a silver foot in his mouth.” op the Ann Richards School for Young anonymously report into jail on suspicion of dri- national political celebrity, died Four years later, she was chairwoman Women Leaders, scheduled to open in crime information, call ving under the influence at Wednesday night after a battle with can- of the Democratic convention that nomi- Austin in 2007. 463-6205. 7:10 a.m. Tuesday. cer, a family spokeswoman said. She was nated Bill Clinton for president. Born in Lakeview, Texas, in 1933, BOOKED -- Jacob 73. Richards rose to the governorship with Richards grew up near Waco, married ARREST -- Anthony Gregory Sampson, 23, of She died at home surrounded by her a come-from-behind victory over mil- civil rights lawyer David Richards and Eugene Walker, 18, of Fort Bragg, was booked into jail on a warrant for assault family, the spokeswoman said. Richards lionaire cowboy Clayton Williams in spent her early adulthood volunteering in Ukiah, was arrested on sus- picion of driving under the with a deadly weapon at was found to have esophageal cancer in 1990. She cracked a half-century male campaigns and raising four children. She March and underwent chemotherapy grip on the governor’s mansion and cele- influence in the 600 block of 4:22 p.m. Tuesday. often said the hardest job she ever had North State Street at 10:09 BOOKED -- Justin treatments. brated by holding up a T-shirt that was as a public school teacher at Fulmore The silver-haired, silver-tongued showed the state Capitol and read: “A p.m. Tuesday. Moris Nadeau, 22, of Fort Richards said she entered politics to help woman’s place is in the dome.” Junior High School in Austin. Bragg, was booked into jail others — especially women and minori- In four years as governor, Richards Richards served on the Travis County on a warrant for assault with ties who were often ignored by Texas’ championed what she called the “New Commissioners Court in Austin for six SHERIFF’S REPORTS a deadly weapon at 5:26 male-dominated establishment. Texas,” appointing more women and years before jumping to a bigger arena in The following were p.m. Tuesday. “I did not want my tombstone to read, more minorities to state posts than any of 1982. Her election as state treasurer made compiled from reports her the first woman elected statewide in Those arrested by law enforce- ‘She kept a really clean house.’ I think I’d her predecessors. prepared by the ment officers are innocent until like them to remember me by saying, She appointed the first black nearly 50 years. Mendocino County proven guilty. People reported as hav- ‘She opened government to everyone,”’ University of Texas regent; the first crime But politics took a toll. It helped break Sheriff’s Office: ing been arrested may contact the up her marriage. And public life forced Daily Journal once their case has Richards said shortly before leaving victim to join the state Criminal Justice been concluded so the results can be office in January 1995. Board; the first disabled person to serve her to be remarkably candid about her BOOKED -- Shawn reported. Those who feel the informa- She was governor for one term, losing on the human services board; and the first 1980 treatment for alcoholism. Ethan McNeely, 38, of tion is in error should contact the Leggett, was booked into appropriate agency. In the case of her re-election bid to Republican George teacher to lead the State Board of “I had seen the very bottom of life,” those arrested on suspicion of driving W. Bush. Education. Under Richards, the fabled she once recalled. “I was so afraid I jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant: Her four adult children spent Texas Rangers pinned stars on their first wouldn’t be funny anymore. I just knew under the influence and dri- all DUI cases reported by law enforce- Wednesday with her, said family spokes- black and female officers. ving with a suspended ment agencies are reported by the that I would lose my zaniness and my newspaper. The Daily Journal makes woman Cathy Bonner, a longtime family She polished Texas’ image, courted sense of humor. But I didn’t. Recovery license at 1:49 a.m. Monday. no exceptions. friend. movie producers, championed the North turned out to be a wonderful thing.” BOOKED -- John “They’re a strong group of people but American Free Trade Agreement, over- The 1990 election was rough. Her Wesley Starrett, 27, of Potter Valley, was booked into jail they’re broken-hearted, of course,” saw an expansion of the state prison sys- Democratic primary opponent, then- Bonner said. tem, and presided over rising student on suspicion of driving CORRECTIONS Attorney General Jim Mattox, accused under the influence at 2:29 Her family said as governor she was achievement scores and plunging dropout her of using illegal drugs. Williams, an The Ukiah Daily Journal most proud of two actions that probably rates. a.m. Monday. reserves this space to correct oilman, banker and rancher, spent mil- BOOKED -- Javier cost her re-election. She vetoed legisla- She took time out to celebrate her 60th lions of his own money on the race she errors or make clarifications Amazon Garcia, 27, of Fort to news articles. Significant tion that would allow people to carry con- birthday by earning her motorcycle dri- narrowly won. cealed handguns, automatic weapons and ver’s license. Bragg, was booked into jail errors in obituary notices or “cop-killer bullets.” She also vetoed a bill Throughout her years in office, her After her unsuccessful re-election on suspicion of driving birth announcements will that would have allowed the destruction personal popularity remained high. One campaign against Bush, Richards said under the influence, driving result in reprinting the entire of the environment over the Edwards poll put it at more than 60 percent the she never missed being in public office. unlawfully, a warrant for article. Errors may be Aquifer. year she lost to Bush. Asked once what she might have done driving unlawfully and ille- reported to the editor, 468- She grabbed the national spotlight “I may have lost the race,” Richards differently had she known she was going gal entry at 3:22 a.m. 3526. with her keynote address at the 1988 said after the defeat. “But I don’t think I to be a one-term governor, Richards Monday. Democratic National Convention when lost the good feelings that people have grinned. BOOKED -- James Alan she was the Texas state treasurer. about me in this state. That’s tremendous- “Oh, I would probably have raised Thompson, 46, of Hopland, LOTTERY NUMBERS was booked into jail on sus- Richards won cheers from delegates ly reassuring to me.” more hell.” DAILY 3: night: 6, 6, 2. when she reminded them that Ginger Richards went on to give speeches, Survivors include her children, Cecile picion of driving under the influence at 11:10 a.m. afternoon: 3, 7, 2. Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, work as a commentator for CNN and Richards, Daniel Richards, Clark FANTASY 5: 07, 09, “only backwards and in high heels.” serve as a senior adviser in the New York Richards and Ellen Richards; their spous- Monday. BOOKED 14, 21, 26. Richards sealed her partisan reputation office of Public Strategies Inc., an es; and eight grandchildren. -- Joan Cookston VanWinkel, 62, of DAILY DERBY: 1st Leggett, was booked into Place: 01, Gold Rush. jail on suspicion of assault 2nd Place: 03, Hot with a deadly weapon, mak- Shot. Streaming tunes won’t require computer to be on ing terrorist threats and bat- 3rd Place: 08, tery at 9:30 p.m. Monday. Gorgeous George. By MAY WONG technology, which is being offered as a free Warner Inc.’s AOL, has yet to catch on BOOKED -- Susan Mary Race time: 1:45.37. AP Technology Writer software upgrade, but Sonos Inc. expects broadly with consumers and struggles for Meredith-Dalton, 27, of LOTTO: 9-10-23-26- SAN JOSE — Music lovers can sample others to join. attention against the faster-growing a la Laytonville, was booked 37. songs over the Internet without turning on a Users would still need a high-speed carte download model promoted by Apple into jail on suspicion of dri- Meganumber: 27. personal computer in a first-of-a-kind offer- Internet connection to act as the delivery Computer Inc.’s iTunes Music Store and ving under the influence and Jackpot: $13 million. ing that could help popularize the concept mechanism for the music streams, but elim- others. of streaming music. inating the always-on PC hassle is a smart Santa Barbara-based Sonos, which has Unlike digital music files that are bought move, especially because subscription ser- sold more than 70,000 of its wireless home The 15th Annual Ukiah Triathlon sponsored by the South Ukiah and downloaded for portable playback, vices want to attract all kinds of music audio systems since launching it two years Rotary Club, was a tremendous success. 312 athletes from tunes offered through subscription services lovers and not just techies, said Michael ago, says it wants to tap the vast number of THANKUkiah, Santa Rosa, and throughout CaliforniaYOU participated in the are typically streamed and require live Gartenberg, an analyst at Jupiter Research. consumers who don’t have the time to con- event. This event raised money for the following Rotary projects: “This is an important milestone for Internet connections. vert their CDs into digital files but still want Dictionary Project, (dictionaries for every 3 rd grade children in In the past, that has meant turning on a music subscription services,” Gartenberg our area), college scholarships for High School students, Ukiah the conveniences that digital music prod- computer and running software. The maker said. “As other folks get into this space, I Boys and Girls Club, International Wheelchair Project, of the Sonos Digital Music System, a multi- think it’ll become a standard feature.” ucts and subscription services have to offer. Worldwide Polio Eradication, Surgical equipment in Guatemala, room home audio setup, now has a way to Subscription services offer access to mil- “We want the digital music market to International cleft palate repairs, and water wells in Nicaragua bypass that. lions of songs to users for a monthly fee. explode and I think this will help,” said plus many other local and international projects. Sonos’ ZonePlayer devices already are Subscribers can listen through a live Web Thomas Cullen, Sonos’ vice president of connected to a home computer network, stream or download the digital files to their sales and marketing. We would like to thank the following people: but new software for the boxes will now let own devices, though the downloads are Sonos’ computer-less Rhapsody offer- ing, which includes a 30-day free trial to the TThe Sponsors: • Thurston Auto Plaza people access a music service directly with- only “rented” and disappear if the subscrip- • Ukiah Valley Medical Center • Redwood Valley Cellars out the need for a PC. tion ends. music service, is one of several new fea- • GraniteHANK Construction • BognerYOU! Group ! The Rhapsody music service from The fledgling subscription format, from tures being introduced Thursday as part of • Liqua-Tech Corp • Fidelity National Title RealNetworks Inc. is the first to adopt the companies such as Napster Inc. and Time its software upgrade. • K-Wine/K-Max • Hampton Inn • Oak Valley Nursery • K-Wine/K-Max • Schat’s Bakeries & Cafes • Mannon, King & Johnson • Dunnewood Vineyard & - attorneys at law The world briefly Winery • Redwood Credit Union ENROLL NOW! • Perkowski Screenprint & • Raley’s T Embroidery • Pepsi • UVPC • PG&E Gunman wounds 20 at Montreal college Cosmetology Classes • Enterprise-Rent-A-CarHANK• Zack’sYOU! Waste Management before apparently being killed by police • Realty World-Selzer Realty • California Highway Patrol • Savings Bank of Mendocino • Ukiah Fire Department MONTREAL (AP) — A gunman in a black trench coat and • Hampton Inn Firemen sporting a mohawk haircut opened fire Wednesday at a Ukiah Beauty College Montreal college and wounded at least 20 people — six criti- Supervised student work only. The Main Players: cally — before he apparently was killed by police, witnesses 1040 N. State St., Ukiah • 462-8831 The Rotary Triathlon Leadership Team and authorities said. Scores of panicked students at Dawson South Ukiah Rotary Club Members College near downtown fled into the surrounding streets after TLiqua-Tech Corp and their staff the shooting broke out at the school of about 10,000. Some had Ukiah Valley Medical Center and their staff, especially Kitty clothes stained with blood. SandersHANK YOU! Police spokesman Ean Lafreniere said there was just one O N M A I N Granite Construction, who loaned us all of the traffic equipment gunman at the school and the search for any others was over. 1661 Talmage Rd. • Ukiah for the race

See BRIEFLY, Page 16 NOW OPEN! The Volunteers: Gifts – Gadgets – Decorations Large Balloon Selection All of the members of the South Ukiah Rotary Club who work so For All Occasions hard to make this a wonderful event, their spouses, partners, friends, family members, members of the Ukiah High Interact Club, school teachers and our announcer Larry Prudhomme The Lustre Jewelry Service CENTER College Professionals: Mike Adams, Dalene Nickelson, Buck & Gem Company Jordan, Stanley “Wojohowitz” Wilburn and David Drysdale. Since 1969 Steven & Rebecca Stern 859 N. State Street Also Featuring The athletes who faithfully come back every year with their (707) 462-4472 AS SEEN ON families and friends And to Roger Coate who works his magic FREE TV New Arrivals and makes all of this work, I applaud you and thank you for all of Fine Jewelry Cleaning Products Every Week the years you served as Race Director of the Ukiah Triathlon. & Checking Mon - Fri 10 am to 6 pm Clothing and Accessories TIRES Saturday 9 am to 12 pm MARTA SLIGH 118 S. State St., Ukiah Closed Sundays 323 North Main St • Ukiah Phone/Fax (707) 462-0907 707.467.1449 462-5911 Race Director/member South Ukiah Rotary

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THURSDAY The birds of Cameroon SQUARE DANCING -- Ukiah Senior Center; 499 Leslie St., Bartlett Hall; 7 to 9:30 p.m. $4 per person, visitors wel- come. to be unveiled soon in STEVE HAHN-- American folk; Ukiah Brewing Co.; Perkins at N. State St.; 6 p.m.; free but tips are welcome; 468-5898. FRIDAY upcoming slideshow FABULOUS FLASHBACK CAR SHOW -- Parking Lot By KATE MARIANCHILD Dance with special Friday night raffle and live entertain- Special for the Journal ment; 4 to 9 p.m.; Redwood Business Park of Airport Park Many people have to think twice to Blvd in Ukiah. remember what Cameroon is. Is it a LORD NASTY AND THE SEEKERS OF PERVER- sweet treat? A mystical Scottish vil- SION -- Live music with Gnor Kall and Autumn of Terror; lage? A bird? Actually, it’s a country – doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Todd Grove Clubhouse; 559 Park a small one located on the inside Blvd. in Ukiah; $7 467-9900 curve of West Africa just above the PAULA SAMONTE -- Live jazz music; 6 to 8:30 p.m.; equator. Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. State St. in Ukiah; 467-9900 Ukiah’s far-traveling seeker of MARC HANSEN AND PAUL PACINI -- Live music; birds, Matthew Matthiessen, jour- neyed to this little known country last Potter Valley Cafe; 10761 Main St.; Potter Valley; 7 to 10 April in search of rare and beautiful p.m.; 743-2848. birds. He will share the fruits of his DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin’ arduous 18-day trip with members of Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 the community on Thursday, Sept. 21 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 7 p.m. at the Ukiah Civic Center LUV PLANET -- Ukiah Brewing Co.; Perkins at N. State (directions below). St.; 9:45 p.m.; $6; 468-5898. You may ask, “Why Cameroon, of all places?” Well, if you learned of a bird called the “Gray-necked SATURDAY Picathartes,” wouldn’t you jump on a plane to Africa? Maybe...... not? FABULOUS FLASHBACK CAR SHOW -- Lions Club That’s where Matthiessen Matthiessen Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m.; pre registered comes in. Matthiessen does the travel- check in from 7 to 10 a.m.; Show and Shine, 10 a.m. to 3 ing for us, takes excellent wildlife Matthew Mathiessen will be showing a slideshow of birds found in p.m.; and awards and prizes from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; photographs, spends hours organizing School Street in downtown Ukiah. Cameroon, a country in West Africa. One such bird is the Scissor- them, and then graciously shares them tailed Kite, shown here. DON WILLIS -- Continental accordian; 10:30 a.m. to with entertaining and interesting noon; Dig! Music; 362 N. State St. in Ukiah. observations. is the highest mountain in west and photographs of butterflies, THE JULIAN TRIO -- Old time fiddle music; 10:30 a.m. Cameroon is good for birds because central Africa. It is home to several chameleons, giraffes, and roan–a kind to noon; Dig! Music; 362 N. State St. in Ukiah. of its diverse climate and topography. species of endemic and near-endemic of antelope. Did Matthiessen find his KRISTINE ROBIN -- Live music; Potter Valley Cafe; It extends from the ocean in the south- birds. “Endemic” refers to birds that “numb-ah one” target bird, the Gray- 10761 Main St.; Potter Valley; 7 to 10 p.m.; 743-2848. west to the Sahel in the north, a region live nowhere else in the world. necked Pithacartes? Come on THE COUNTRY BOYS -- Country dance music; Ukiah that borders the Sahara Desert. The Thanks to Matthiessen’s skill and Thursday, September 21, and find out! Senior Center; 499 Leslie St., Bartlett Hall; 7 to 10 p.m.; climate ranges from humid and hor- dedication the slideshow will include Matthiessen’s last two slideshows, $8 for members, $9 for non-members; adults 21 and older rendously buggy in the south to dry photographs of birds from across the Birds of Borneo and Birds of Uganda welcome. and horrendously hot in the north. The country, such as Gray Pratincole, attracted overflow crowds, so it would DUCKIE -- Live music; 7 to 10 p.m.; Happiness Is Club; heat and bugs, combined with a lack Egyptian Plover, and the endemic be best to arrive early. This slideshow 311 Lake Mendocino Drive in Ukiah. of infrastructure, made this one of the Cameroon Speirops. There will also and lecture, sponsored by Peregrine most challenging trips Matthiessen has be strikingly beautiful birds, such as Audubon Society, is free to the public DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin the blue Abyssinian Roller with its (a hat will be passed during the pro- Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 taken. In addition to looking for birds in streaming tail, the blue and green gram). From Hwy 101 take Perkins p.m. to 2 a.m. White-throated Bee-eater, the spectac- Street west to State Street (second BOOTLEG JAZZ BAND -- Groove driven funk rock and the humid south and the dry north, Matthiessen birded on Mt. Cameroon, ular African Paradise Flycatcher, and light). Go left on State. After three jams; Ukiah Brewing Co.; Perkins at N. State St.; 9:45 the unique Standard-winged Night-Jar. blocks turn right on Seminary Avenue. p.m.; $6; 468-5898. a volcano that spewed lava as recently as 1999. At 13,428 feet Mt. Cameroon The presentation will also include Take Seminary to the Civic Center. SUNDAY FABULOUS FLASHBACK CAR SHOW -- Poker Run open to the public with free raffle, 8 to 9 a.m.; starts at the Redwood Business Park of Airport Park Blvd in Ukiah. Baseball still impacts the DANCE WAVE -- Weekly Freestyle community dance for fitness and release; Mendocino Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St., Ukiah; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; sliding scale donation; 489-3345. Fox Network’s fall schedule By TIM RILEY ball’s regular season. Though selves for a benefit concert to tious reporter (Rebecca TUESDAY Special for the Journal its schedule is strong, FOX raise money when Bart’s arm Gayheart) and the distraught Major League Baseball’s sees the end of the calendar is mangled by a tiger. Joe members of the Collins fami- KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; playoff season arrives in year as its weak spot. “FOX Mantegna returns as Fat Tony, ly, viewers will take a journey 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; no fee. October, playing some havoc does an outstanding job from Springfield’s infamous mob inside a sensational, thrilling with the scheduling of new January through August,” said boss. Other celebrity appear- national soap opera. Even the TV series on the FOX Ligouri, noting that “we’re ances are made by authors senator’s ex-wife (Penelope SPACE to host the annual Network this fall. In its new pretty much a dominant net- Tom Wolfe and Gore Vidal Ann Miller) and a man (Josh contract, FOX gave up the work. For us, the whole ball of and actors Natalie Portman Hopkins) from Sara’s past first round of playoffs, which wax is really about improving and Eric Idle. mysteriously surface. Sugawara Memorial Luau could be viewed as a move to our fourth quarter.” FOX, of A serialized drama, Matt Flannery (Ron The Daily Journal She has been involved in be less disruptive with the net- course, has some strong “Vanished” has made its Livingston) and Emily On Sept. 30, 2006, SPACE Hula for over 30 years and work’s fall schedule as it rolls returning shows on its sched- debut, which means if you are Lehman (Rosemarie DeWitt) (Near & Arnold’s School of has performed internationally, out new dramas and come- ule, including such diverse not already watching, it could are top negotiators in an FBI Performing Arts & Cultural and is widely known as an dies. FOX Entertainment fare as “Prison Break,” be too late to jump in mid- unit in the one-hour drama Education) and the Sugawara accomplished hula dancer, president Peter Liguori did not “House,” and ever popular stream. Airing in the time slot “Standoff.” They’re trained to family will host its third teacher and Hawai'ian chant acknowledge this strategy as “The Simpsons.” reserved for “24” when it talk their way through volatile annual Seiji Sugawara composer. Her mission is to such to a gathering of TV crit- Speaking of the long-run- returns in January, “Vanished” situations. That they’re also Memorial Luau to commem- preserve the culture and pass ics, but did say this was “part ning animated series, Liguori requires a commitment to sleeping together is a secret orate the life of one of our on the rich history, deep of the plan to continue to pre- noted its durability by remark- unraveling the mysterious dis- they agreed to keep to them- community’s most tireless knowledge and life aware- sent the best-rated games and ing, “I think I am going to be appearance of the beautiful selves, until Matt reveals it to supporters. ness of the Hawai'ia of yes- the most exciting games.” dead and buried before ‘The young wife, Sara Collins the entire world during a tense This fundraiser, underwrit- terday, to the community of Well, you can’t argue with this Simpson’ ever gets removed (Joanne Kelly), of prominent hostage standoff. The public ten by Don & Lynda today. logic, as playoff games from our air.” Indeed, as it Georgia Senator Jeffrey revelation causes friction Coursey, Scott & Mimi Members of the Sugawara improve when weaker teams enters its 18th season, “The Collins (John Allen Nelson). between these partners, but Gaustad, and David Nelson family and many local winer- fall by the wayside. Simpsons” continues to grow As titular subject, Sara has also gets them into major trou- & Judith Fuente will be held ies, businesses and individu- Last year, FOX premiered with an impressive list of simply vanished. The search ble with their boss Cheryl at the new SPACE Theater. als have donated incredible all of its shows before the eclectic celebrity guest voices. exposes evidence that could Carrera (Gina Torres). They As president of SPACE’s items for the silent auction baseball playoffs, using the “24’s” Kiefer Sutherland will rock the foundations of soci- should be split up as work col- Board of Directors until his including family vacations in sporting event to better plat- be a hard-nosed Army colonel ety. Everyone is a suspect. leagues, but they’re too valu- untimely passing in 2003, Baja California and Serene form certain shows. running a summer camp when Everyone has a secret. able as a team. Seiji not only dreamed of Lakes in Tahoe National Apparently, the strategy Homer falls prey to a couple Enigmatic clues suggest a A Jerry Bruckheimer pro- seeing the theater project to Forest, gemstone and sterling worked, because FOX is of recruiters and lands himself larger, sinister conspiracy. duction, “Justice” is an fruition, but was also dedicat- silver jewelry, and the very already rolling out its new in basic training. The White Through the eyes of an FBI ed to SPACE's vision of mak- popular tickets to opening series before the end of base- Stripes guest star as them- agent (Gale Harold), an ambi- See FOX, Page 5 ing its programs accessible to day of the Sacramento River youth of all social and cultur- Cats baseball team, which al backgrounds. includes throwing out the Having been born in first pitch! Community Concert membership cards Hawaii, Seiji loved its native The luau will begin at 5 traditions and had always p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 30, talked about having a luau as at the SPACE Theater, 508 should be in their purchasers mailboxes a fundraiser for SPACE. This W. Perkins St. in Ukiah. upcoming event will be a Reserved tables for 10 are The Daily Journal musical performances. membership price even in the face of time to honor and remember available through the SPACE New membership cards for the 2006- To recieve a brochure of more infor- many rising expenses including both his life and to help support office. Seating is limited and 2007concert season were sent to current mation, call Maggie Cooper, membership artists and staging costs, in order to make SPACE, and will include a tickets are available at members last week. secretary, at 463-2738. this community asset available to local Hawaiian menu and live Mendocino Book Company. Those who joined or re-subscribed to A ticket for all four concerts is just $40 people who enjoy music and live perfor- entertainment featuring Halau Prices are $30 for adults and the Ukiah Community Concerts per adult and $15 for full-time students. mances. If it is something that you have Hula Na Pua O Ka La'akea $20 for ages 21 & under. Association at the time of the spring All concerts are held at the Ukiah High been considering, please call the above (The Many Flowers of the After Sept. 23 prices will membership campaign should have School auditorium, with easy parking and number for more information. Sacred Light that Brings increase $5. SPACE hopes received their membership packet in the no out-of-town travel. This will be the 60th year that the Good Things Throughout the that everyone who loved Seiji past few days. Here’s a bargain. Individual concert Association has brought live, world class Day) Hawaiian dance troupe will come to celebrate his life Those who have not yet received their tickets will be available for $20 each for performers to the Ukiah stage. from San Rafael, CA. and work. Proceeds will sup- membership cards should call the mem- adults, but most people choose to pur- The UCCA will launch the season of Shawna Kealameleku’ port SPACE's staff, facilities bership secretary. chase a membership for all four concerts four musical concerts on Monday, Oct. 9 uleialoha Ngum Alapa’i is and programs. For more Memberships are still available for the and pay only half the price ($40 not $80 with Andy Stein’s singing along with his the founder and Kumu Hula information or to order tick- new season. They are open to anyone in if sold separately). The Board of musical group of violin, piano, guitar and (Hula teacher) of the troupe, ets by phone, call 462-9370. the area who enjoys a diverse selection of Directors has steadfastly held down the reeds, called The Blue Four. 4 – THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion From the desk of... Thank you To the Editor: On Tuesday, Sept. 12, I made a huge mis- Recycling an important goal take and left a bag containing a firearm and Residents of the Ukiah Valley have long Bank. PAUL KRUGMAN personal belongings in front of the court- been advocates of recycling and we applaud And there’s a tire recycling effort on house. We were filming a commercial for all the local efforts to keep recycling at the through the end of the month at transfer sta- my sheriff’s campaign and during the con- forefront of our solid waste disposal pro- tions throughout the county. fusion of leaving the courthouse, the bag grams. While the county has yet to meet state- was left where it was retrieved by some very We recently ran a story about the paint mandated minimums for diverting recy- observant court security deputies. recycling program of the Mendocino County clable materials from its garbage, it is work- While it was my responsibility and I take Solid Waste Authority. Through the ing to improve its record with the help of the full responsibility for leaving the bag, I HazMobile, old paints are collected, mixed local building and construction trades. Promises would like to thank the deputies for their where appropriate and made available to the We think all county residents should be general public for use around the house. vigilance. Their professionalism and atten- united in the goal of a recycling system that tiveness prevented any incident from occur- We also have the Ukiah Community Center’s new Re-Build thrift store which is easy to follow, provides materials for not kept ring. reuse to the public, and keeps dangerous Lt. Tom Allman recycles doors, wood stoves, kitchen sinks Five years ago, the nation rallied around a president and all kinds of building materials to bene- materials out of our landfills, creeks and Candidate for Mendocino County streams. who promised vengeance against those responsible for Sheriff fits the Ukiah Community Center and Food the atrocity of 9/11. Yet Osama bin Laden is still alive and at large. His trail, The Washington Post reports, has gone "stone cold." Osama and his deputy, Ayman Slaughterhouse a bad idea al-Zawahiri, are evidently secure enough in their hide- away that they can taunt us with professional-quality To the Editor: videos. When I moved to Ukiah in 12 years ago, I was impressed by the serenity, peace and They certainly don't lack for places to stay. tranquility of the valley. The air was clean, Pakistan's government has signed a truce with Islamic militants in North Waziristan, the province where bin and the water pure - the Yokayo Valley was Laden is presumed to be hiding. Although the indeed much different from the pollution, Pakistanis say that this doesn't mean that bin Laden is filth, and crowds of urban and metropolitan immune from arrest, their claims aren't very credible. areas. Recently, plans for construction of a Meanwhile, much of Afghanistan has fallen back slaughterhouse in Ukiah have begun to under the control of drug-dealing warlords and of the materialize - up to 50,000 animals per year. Taliban, which sheltered al-Qaida before it was driven I am appalled at the amount of support the from Kabul. NATO's top commander has appealed for project has received. As progressive citi- more troops; the top British commander in zens, we should not permit such a facility Afghanistan has said that fighting there is fiercer than of cruelty and ruthlessness to even exist in Iraq. And the numbers bear him out: since the anywhere in Mendocino County. beginning of 2006, the NATO force in Afghanistan Proponents of the slaughterhouse state has had a higher rate of fatalities than that suffered by that the many dangers and problems of coalition troops in Iraq. slaughterhouses and butcher shops (as so The path to this strategic defeat began with the fail- famously described by Upton Sinclair 100 ure to capture or kill bin Laden. Never mind the anti- years ago) have been resolved, and that the Clinton hit piece, produced for ABC by a friend of facility would bring many much-needed Rush Limbaugh; there never was a clear shot at jobs to Ukiahans. But as numerous reports, Osama before 9/11, let alone one rejected by Clinton articles, exposés, and papers have officials. But there was a clear shot in December 2001, described over the past few years, none of when al-Qaida's leader was trapped in the caves of these benefits are true. Tora Bora. He made his escape because the Pentagon Today, slaughterhouses cause endless refused to use American ground troops to cut him off. problems for the communities in which they are located. During the last five years, No matter, declared President Bush: "I truly am not there has been extensive deregulation of that concerned about him," he said about bin Laden in the meat industry. For decades, the industry March 2002, and more or less stopped mentioning has fought and attempted to block govern- Osama for the next four years. By the time he made ment-mandated testing of meat for lethal his what-me-worry remarks -- just six months after three times higher than that for factories, Task Force to address the issues and needs 9/11 -- the pursuit of al-Qaida had already been rele- microbes, like E. Coli and salmonella, but and despite the fact that most slaughter- of Ukiah High School. due to the government’s lax oversight, it is gated to second-class status. A long report in Sunday's house injuries are not reported at all. Meat Bullying and harassment are major prob- Washington Post adds detail to what has long been an now perfectly legal and lawful to sell beef companies have had a long record of vio- lems in schools throughout the world. To tainted with salmonella - resulting in 1.4 open secret: early in 2002, the administration began lating labor laws and intimidating workers make Ukiah High safe for our children, pulling key resources, such as special forces units and million Americans being sickened by the to keep workers from organizing unions. teachers and school administrators need the unmanned aircraft, off the hunt for al-Qaida's leaders, pathogen every year. Are the Ukiahans who would work at the support of our community. in preparation for the invasion of Iraq. But how does salmonella get on the slaughterhouse really getting “good jobs”? We encourage you to attend. Your child meat? It happens when manure or intestinal We can do better, Ukiah. As common may not be at Ukiah High School this year, At the same time, the administration balked at giv- contents are splattered on the corpses. sense has dictated for years: Read the fine however the future is made now and your ing the new regime in Kabul the support it needed. As Slaughterhouses also create huge print before committing to anything. involvement is needed. It takes a village. We he often does, Bush said the right things: the history of amounts of pollution - a single steer ca Before rushing enthusiastically to support are all mentors to the youth in our commu- conflict in Afghanistan, he declared in April 2002, has produce up to 50 pounds of urine and feces the slaughterhouse, let’s pause for a nity whether or not we are parents. been "one of initial success, followed by long years of every day. Air pollution is also generated in moment to recheck the details. Just what Please join us. floundering and ultimate failure. We're not going to large quantities, with the odor of the ani- are we getting ourselves into? Sharon Govern repeat that mistake." mals and their corpses, waste, and offal Qin Zhi Lau Yvonne Coren But he proceeded to do just that, neglecting matter pervading throughout our city. The Ukiah Captain Chris Dewey Afghanistan in ways that foreshadowed the future butcher shop will also further cripple our Delynne Rogers, PFLAG calamity in Iraq. During the first 18 months after the city’s water supply, stretching it thin. And Carol Gottfried Taliban were driven from power, the U.S.-led coali- ultimately, how will this affect tourism to UHS Safety Katherine Spengler tion provided no peacekeeping troops outside the cap- the Valley? Families and citizens come to Task Force meeting ital city. Economic aid, in a destitute nation shattered Ukiah to see the grape vineyards, the pear by war, was minimal in the crucial first year, when the To the Editor: orchards, the majestic redwoods, and the THANK YOU LETTER POLICY new government was trying to build legitimacy. And grand mountains - not to see a slaughter- Community members, parents and Ukiah the result was the floundering and failure we see house churning out 200 dead corpses every High graduates are encouraged to attend the Editor’s note: The Daily Journal welcomes today. day. first Ukiah High School Safety Task Force letters of thanks from organizations and indi- I haven’t even begun to take into Meeting (also known as the W.I.N. Advisory viduals. We are glad that so many successful How did it all go so wrong? The diversion of account the cruelty and heartless treatment Board) for this school year at 6 p.m. on events are held here. However, thank you let- resources into a gratuitous war in Iraq is certainly a of animals in slaughterhouses. Are we to September 27 in the Ukiah High School ters must be kept short. For that reason we large part of the story. Although administration offi- Library. have a 20-business name limit per letter. If cials continue to insist that the invasion of Iraq some- let innocent animals be tortured, electrocut- your letter lists more than 20 businesses it will ed, suffocated, gassed, and poisoned - all in Community members, teachers, parents how made sense as part of a broadly defined war on not be printed. Shorter thank you letters which terror, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence our own backyard? Are we to let fellow cit- and police met last year when the Ukiah do not contain lists of participants or donors izens of our planet Earth be crammed into Unified School District applied for a grant will be printed more quickly. Those wishing to has just released a report confirming that Saddam filthy, foul, and cramped pens? to fund programs promoting safety and thank long lists of people and businesses are Hussein regarded al-Qaida as a threat, not an ally; he As for “good jobs” that the slaughter- diversity. Although we did not receive the welcome to contact our advertising department even made attempts to capture Abu Musab al- house will provide, keep in note that the grant, there was a commitment to form a for help with a thank you ad. Zarqawi. meatpacking industry had the highest rate But Iraq doesn't explain it all. Even though the of serious injury in the entire country - Bush administration was secretly planning another WHERE TO WRITE war in early 2002, it could still have spared some troops to provide security and allocated more money LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa to help the Karzai government. As in the case of plan- The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- ning for postwar Iraq, however, Bush officials appar- editor. All letters must include a clear name, ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah ently refused even to consider the possibility that signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, things wouldn't go exactly the way they hoped. Letters are generally published in the order Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is These days most agonizing about the state of they are received, but shorter, concise letters State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: are given preference. 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ters about the staff. Students will also learn to understand and feel rhythm patterns. Music BILLBOARD read is printed in large print on loose-leaf Mendocino Art Center’s papers. For more information, contact the Senior Open art studio continues Center at 462-4343, or sign up at the front desk ‘Mexican Modern Marvel’ at Grace Hudson Museum in Bartlett Hall. On Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. there is an Black Bart Old West Garden Tour set for Saturday open art studio that meets at the Grace Hudson The Daily Journal Meeting Room on Main Street in Ukiah. Theatrical Group looking The Mendocino Art Center Participants need to bring own supplies. Fee of for new members hosts the “Mexican Modern $3 per visit for members of Mendocino County The Black Bart Old West Theatrical Group Marvel” fundraising home and Art Association and $5 for non-members. No garden tour, Saturday, Sept. 16, instruction is provided. Tables and chairs are of Willits, a non-profit group is looking for new members -- men, women, and families -- from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at a pri- available. Use any medium but leave area as vate home in Albion. clean as you found it. For more information to join and have fun. They portray the 1860 to 1910 era and meet on the third Wednesday of The beautiful gardens fea- and to check for changes, call Kim Smith at ture ornamental grasses, pyra- 895-2858 or Barbara Brittingham at 462-0771. each month at the community center on Commercial Street in Willits at 6:30 p.m. For mids and sculptures, and the more information, call Molly or Crusty at 459- colorful home, inspired by the Fenton to show her works 3409. Mexican modern school of at Mendo Lake Credit Union architecture that is gaining recognition throughout the Sharon Fenton is showing her artwork in the Hopland Fall Passport world, boasts a eclectic Asian Photo by Leona Fern Walden lobby of Mendo Lake Credit Union for the to be held Oct. 28 and 29 and European art collection of month of August. Mendocino Art Center hosts “Mexican Modern The public is cordially invited to come by. The Hopland Fall Passport will be held on paintings and sculptures. Marvel,”a fundraising home and garden tour event, at The address is 526 S. State St., Ukiah. Lobby Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include wine, a private Mexican modern home in Albion. hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to Participants will visit 10 wineries who will delicious hors d’oeuvres, and ngs consist primarily of locally featured on the cover of the 5 p.m. and till 6 p.m. on Fridays. MLCU is “roll out the barrel” showing their finest in lively tango dance exhibitions grown ornamental grasses that March 2006 issue of Martha proud to display the works of local artists. Rhone, Italian, Burgundian and Bordeaux vari- by Frank and Irene Thomas, enhance the natural feeling of Stewart Living. etals made in Mendocino. Raquel Mashiach and Walter the garden, blending in with the Tickets are $35 each and Each winery will entertain you in their own Willits Cultural Arts Stillman, and Larry Sawyer existing North Coast vegeta- available by calling the special way, which could include live music, and Janet Corey. Michael Mendocino Art Center at 707- bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbeques, book tion and drawing attention to Commission is accepting Ferguson, the home’s interior 937-5818 (toll free 1-800-653- signings, art shows, reserve and future tastings the various sculptures around designer, and gardener James 3328) or by visiting the Art applications for craft fair and much more. Receive a Passport logo glass, the property. A few flowering Benedetto will be available to plants are spread throughout Center at 45200 Little Lake The Willits Cultural Arts Commission is entry to all wine tastings and food pairings, answer questions. The evening accepting entries for the 20th annual holiday entertainment at the various wineries and enter the garden, providing color and Street in Mendocino Village. will conclude with toast at sun- a counterpoint to the grass. The Tickets are limited and atten- craft fair that will take place Dec. 8 and 9 at the to win the Passport Prize Giveaway. The cost is set overlooking a spectacular Willits Community Center. All interested landscaping on the west side of dees are encouraged to pur- $30 (all inclusive) for a fabulous wine week- panoramic ocean view. artists, hand crafters, and specialty foods entre- end. the property features a circular chase tickets in advance. The garden design comple- preneurs should request application forms by Tickets are available in advance online at pond and waterfall and an However, on the day of the mail to: Larry River, P.O. Box 1114, Willits, www.hopland passport.com and participants ments the modern architecture unencumbered view of the event, remaining tickets will Calif., 95490 and enclose a self-addressed- are automatically entered in an exclusive draw- and bold colors of the house. expanse of the Pacific Ocean’s also be available at the stamped envelope. Application forms will be ing for large format bottles. Tickets are also The sunken circle in the front white water action. “Mexican Modern Marvel” mailed to all parties the week of Aug. 21. available at participating wineries or by calling of the house allows a view of Digging Dog Nursery owner garden at 4340 North Highway 1-800-433-3689. Visit the Web site for infor- the home’s entrance at eye Gary Ratway created the origi- 1 in Albion. Proceeds benefit Dances at Senior Center mation on complimentary shuttle service and level and emphasizes a Rafe nal garden design. Ratway’s the Mendocino Art Center’s free shipping within California program for Affleck water sculpture in the private gardens were featured many vital community pro- to be held weekly any case of wine bought at any single Passport courtyard. Three pyramids also during the Mendocino Art grams that enrich the lives of Dances at the Ukiah Senior Center are held winery (some restrictions may apply). reflect the Mexican influence Center’s “Private Retreats” local residents and visitors weekly. For more information, call 468-9256. To keep groups safe, sign up for the of the architecture. The planti- Garden Tour in June, and were alike. Designated Driver Program and receive com- Ukiah Senior Center plimentary entry. The zero alcohol consump- tion required with this program will be offering piano classes enforced but designated drivers are free to join Class piano instruction is again being all events, food tastings and the drawing. Jewelry offered to both beginning and returning stu- Wineries that will be joining the Hopland by dents. Lessons are held on Monday mornings Fall Passport lineup are as follows: Brutocao between 9 a.m. and noon at the Senior Center, Cellars; Graziano Family of Wines; Jepson A Shop for Children David 495 Leslie St., in Carter Hall. The classes are Vineyards; Jeriko Estate; Milano Family QUALITY one half-hour in length and there are currently Winery; McDowell Valley Vineyards; McNab CHILDREN’S Full Service four levels of classes, so students will be able Ridge; Nelson Family Vineyards; Oracle Oaks CLOTHING to start in a class suitable for their needs. Winery and the newest winery participant “Since 1980” Songs that appeal to older adults and senior Weibel Family Wine Group. 123 S. Main St. • 463-1983 303 ‘A’ Talmage Rd., Ukiah 468-0640 citizens are studied. 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Foster) and Jeff Woodcock from his new job, and kicked Fox (Eddie Kaye Thomas), and out of their apartment. In this since they’ve only been mar- vulnerable state, Henry meets Continued from Page 3 ried for a matter of days, they his new roommate Larry (Lex remain idealistic and passion- unflinching, behind-the- Medlin), a vain, flashy, lov- ate. As a high school history able rogue who shows him scenes look at how high-pro- teacher, Eddie gives marriage file cases are tried under the how to rebuild his life over a advice to the younger Jeff, round of drinks. Of course, glare of media publicity. Set who’s the new vice principal in Los Angeles, this new one- Larry has his own agenda at Eddie’s school. Naturally, since he lost his own room- hour drama centers on four the source of comedy is brilliant lawyers who tackle mate and best friend Brad Eddie’s unbridled cynicism. (Nat Faxon), who’s engaged the cases that captivate the Another new half-hour country and provide com- to the shrew Tina (Jamie pelling tabloid fodder. comedy, “Happy Hour” has Denbo), a control freak Showboating lawyer Ron another twist on romance. immune to Larry’s consider- Trott (Victor Garber) is the This series is about straight able charm. Friday October 13th face seen on every media talk arrow Henry Beckman (John As mentioned earlier, “24” show. Standing behind Ron is Sloan), a guy who lets his girl- returns to the schedule in Doors open at 4:00 pm Tom Nicholson (Kerr Smith), friend Heather (Brooke January, and so does Show starts at 6:00 pm considered the “all-American D’Orsay) talk him into relo- “American Idol,” allowing face of not guilty,” which cating to Chicago to enter her time for some of us to brush at the makes him master of the family’s business. In the span up on our talents we wish to courtroom. A former prosecu- of one morning, Henry gets subject to the humiliations of Redwood Empire Fairgrounds tor, Luther Graves (Eamonn dumped by Heather, fired Simon Cowell. Walker) is a politically moti- Carl Purdy Hall vated defense lawyer on the team, while young Alden OPEN 1055 N. State St. Ukiah Tuller (Rebecca Mader) is SUNDAY capable of handling the most 4:30 Presented by complex forensic issues dur- to ing cross-examination. 9:00 p.m. Brad Garrett brings his The Ukiah cynical brand of comedy to the half-hour comedy “’Til Death,” in which he plays middle-aged Eddie Stark, DAILY JOURNAL married for a long time to Joy (Joely Fisher) and has the bat- Tickets on sale now at tle scars to prove it. Their new next-door neighbors are young newlyweds Steph (Kat The Ukiah Daily Journal DOOR Front Office All Ticket PRIZES! holders Must be 16 590 South School St. Ukiah CA 95482 receive or older & 707-468-3500 gift bags present to Weekly Drawing win and every Saturday The Mendocino Book Company for Market Bag 102 South School St. Ukiah CA 95482 filled with fresh produce. 10:00a.m. 707-468-5940 Read All Tickets available at the door if not sold out. About It! UKIAH CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET Major appliances provided by Sat. 8:30a.m. - Noon • May 6 through Oct. 29 The Ukiah Tues. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. • June 6 through Oct. 24 DAILY JOURNAL @ Alex Thomas Plaza Your Local Buy fresh & Buy Local Daily Newspaper! We welcome WIC Coupons •www.mcfarm.org 6 – THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 SPORTS Sports Editor: Tony Adame, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

A’S 1, TWINS 0 LOCAL CALENDAR Minnesota’s Liriano out for season TODAY PREP VOLLEYBALL Rookie of the Year A strong Rookie of the Year said. “Something is in there Los Angeles 9-0. hurts,” Liriano said. • Ukiah at Healdsburg, 6 p.m. candidate, Liriano walked off bothering and continuing to Liriano slumped off the Liriano walked slowly PREP TENNIS candidate hadn’t • Ukiah at Elsie Allen, 4 p.m. the mound because of elbow stop him. ... Obviously when mound in the third inning. toward the dugout and fans PREP GOLF • Elsie Allen girls at Ukiah, 3 p.m. pitched since Aug. 8 trouble Wednesday in his he gets in a game and puts a Trainers and Gardenhire gave him a standing ovation PREP BOYS SOCCER •Ukiah at Elsie Allen, 4 p.m. highly anticipated return to little extra torque in there, immediately rushed out to — clearly, they were wonder- PREP TENNIS By JON KRAWCZYNSKI the Minnesota rotation. After something is not right. We attend to the All-Star lefty and ing whether they had seen the • Ukiah at Elsie Allen, 4 p.m. The Associated Press a 1-0 loss to Oakland, manag- have to make sure we stop it a hush fell over the crowd that last of him this year. FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL MINNEAPOLIS — The er Ron Gardenhire said and do what we have to do.” had been so excited to see him The Twins later said he had • Mendocino College at Consumnes River Minnesota Twins will have to Liriano was done for the year. The Twins’ lead in the AL back in action. pain in his left elbow. Junior College, 6:30 p.m. COLLEGE SOCCER make their playoff push with- “Obviously he won’t be wild-card race was cut to 1 1/2 “The last two pitches I He had an MRI exam after • Shasta College at Mendocino College, 4 p.m. out Francisco Liriano. pitching again,” Gardenhire games by Chicago, which beat threw, I felt a pop and it really See ACE, Page 7 PREP WATER POLO • Ukiah girls at Novato Tournament PREP GIRLS SOCCER • Ukiah at Santa Rosa, 6 p.m. • Calistoga at Potter Valley, 4:30 p.m. PREP FOOTBALL • Ukiah at Petaluma, 7:30 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL RAIDERS SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 COLLEGE FOOTBALL • Mendocino College versus Gavilan College at Gilroy, 6 p.m. PREP FOOTBALL • Vacaville Christian at Potter Valley, 7 p.m. PREP VOLLEYBALL • Ukiah at NorCal Invite PREP WATER POLO • Ukiah girls at Novato Tournament

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TODAY MLB Colorado at San Francisco, 12:30 p.m. (FSN) Philadelphia at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. (TNT) COLLEGE FOOTBALL Maryland at West Virginia, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) GOLF PGA Golf 84 Lumber Classic, First Round, ANG Photo 1 p.m. Baltimore linebacker Ray FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 Lewis tackles Kevan Barlow MLB Boston at New York Yankees, 4 p.m. last season. (ESPN) San Francisco at St. Louis, 5 p.m. (FOX) Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 7 p.m. (FSN) COLLEGE FOOTBALL Kansas at Toledo, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Will the GOLF PGA Golf 84 Lumber Classic, Second Round, 1 p.m. (ESPN) FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 MLB real Ray Boston at New York Yankees, 4 p.m. (ESPN) San Francisco at St. Louis, 5 p.m. (FOX) Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 7 p.m. (FSN) please COLLEGE FOOTBALL Kansas at Toledo, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) GOLF PGA Golf 84 Lumber Classic, Second Round, 1 p.m. (ESPN) stand up? SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 MLB San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. (FOX) COLLEGE FOOTBALL All-Pro linebacker has Iowa State at Iowa, 9 a.m. (ESPN) BYU at Boston College, 9 a.m. (ESPN2) been overshadowed by Marshall at Kansas State, 9:30 a.m. (FSN) Michigan at Notre Dame, 12:30 p.m. (NBC) Reed, Urlacher Oklahoma at Oregon, 12:30 p.m. (ABC) LSU at Auburn, 12:30 p.m. (CBS) Texas at Rice, 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Arizona State at Colorado, 4 p.m. (TBS) By BILL SOLIDAY Clemson at Florida State, 4:45 p.m. (ESPN) Florida at Tennessee, 5 p.m. (CBS) ANG Newspapers Nebraska at USC, 5 p.m. (ABC) Army vs. Texas A&M at San Antonio, 6:15 ALAMEDA – When the sub- p.m. (ESPN2) Navy at Stanford, 7 p.m. (FSN) ject gets around to the Baltimore GOLF PGA Golf 84 Lumber Classic, Third Round, Ravens, two words come direct- 1 p.m. (ESPN) ly to mind: Ray Lewis. Number 52 was the modern version of the prototype line- backer _ tough, smart, mobile COMMUNITY and decidedly unfriendly. However, for the past couple DIGEST of years, that hasn’t been Ray Lewis out there. Not the real UHS Booster Club one. He knew it, the fans knew meeting Sept. 18 it. Opponents came to know it Monday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. too. there will be a UHS athletic The body was breaking down, booster meeting in the career center, located in the “A” perhaps the victim of his own Building. gusto when pulverizing oppo- The agenda will include discus- sion of the upcoming dinner auc- nents. It led to talk that he was tion to be held Oct. 2. merely getting old. Ultimately, talk about the Ravens boiled Times changed for down to two different words. SAL Boxing in Ed Reed. September Not a linebacker but a safety. And everybody knows about Hours for SAL Boxing will be safeties. They’re the buzzards of changed for the month of September. the NFL, feasting on road kill. Effective immediately the new Linebackers honor safeties hours will be Tuesday at 5:30 because they are brothers in p.m. The cost is still only $5 for ANG Photo the whole year and classes are Cal quarterback Nate Longshore runs for a big gain Saturday in the Golden Bears’ win over Minnesota. arms. But they honor what they ongoing at the Redwood Health do loosely. Club. To join SAL Boxing you Actually, there was nothing must fill out SAL paperwork and have a parental signature if you wrong with the Reed perception. are under 18. The class is a mix He was a pretty good player in of all levels and ages and you are encouraged to join boxing if you his own right _ there was no want to seriously study boxing or Cal preps for PSU denying 16 interceptions over just want a good workout. two years, an NFL defensive By JAY HEATERY Portland State is allowed just 69.5 rushing yards a game. player of the year trophy from Free karate program ANG Newspapers “C.J. went to Barstow High School, which used to be in 2004 decorating his den. to be held at RHC ERKELEY – Portland State might be a Division I- our league,” said Robertson, who attended Apple Valley Certainly nothing for Lewis to be ashamed or jealous of. And The Sheriff’s Youth Activities AA team, but it has a Division I-A defensive tackle. High School. “My sophomore year of high school, Karate Program (Fall version) is C.J. Niusulu, who played three seasons at UCLA Barstow changed leagues, but I still saw him play. He is yet, since Reed joined the team, teaching free youth, teen, and B very good. Lewis has not been Lewis. He’s adult karate programs at the and was a starter his final season there in 2004, has been a Redwood Health Club in Ukiah big reason the Vikings haven’t allowed a touchdown in two “He was both a defensive tackle and a running back. I been a virtual pincushion, going on Wednesday nights starting at games. also remember talking to him a lot about football one time through a separated shoulder, a 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday after- broken thumb and a torn ham- noons starting at 2 p.m. for ages Cal senior offensive guard Erik Robertson said he is because he went to my prom.” 6 years old and above. familiar with Niusulu, whose presence inside has stopped Niusulu has plenty of capable company on the defensive string since 2002. The hamstring Registration is available at the opponents from running up the middle. line. Senior tackle Matthis Gehring was a preseason All- cost him 10 games last year. class. SAL membership/insur- Reed missed eight himself. ance fees are five dollars annual- The 6-foot-2, 300-pounder showed that ability over 12 Big Sky selection and another 300-pounder. Junior tackle ly. You do not have to be a mem- games in 2004 as he finished with 24 tackles. See CAL, Page 8 See Real Ray, Page 8 ber of the RHC to participate. For more information call the RHC at 468-0441 or 376-4419. Also for more information, call Sensei Mike Tobin at 354-0565. All class- es are co-ed.

To place an announcement in Cardinal will unveil $100M stadium Saturday the “Community Sports Digest,” contact The Ukiah Daily Journal Renovations reduced seating Cardinal hosts Navy, it’s apparent that built from scratch rather than being the to be hoarse when the game is over,” Sports Department by phone at such skepticism is unwarranted. product of a renovation. Stanford coach Walt Harris said. 468-3518.You may also mail your from 85,500 to 50,000 listing to 590 S. School Street, The $100 million renovation has The first major difference is the In the old stadium it was benches all Ukiah, Calif., 95482, e-mail it to made the stadium virtually unrecog- concourses. The old stadium featured around except for 300 covered VIP [email protected], or fax it to By JONATHAN OKANES us at 468-3544. Because the nizable, except for the word one large concourse that was 115 feet seats. Every seat in the new stadium “Community Sports Digest” is a ANG Newspapers “Stanford” painted in big white letters away from the 50-yard line because of has a seat back, and they are 19 inches FREE service, no guarantees STANFORD – When folks at in each end zone. the track in between. There now is a wide, which Purpur says is wider than can be made on the frequency of Stanford say pictures of the school’s a listing’s appearance in The “We looked at what we could do to lower concourse and upper concourse, most facilities. The tradeoff in creating Daily Journal. To assure your new football stadium don’t do it jus- make Stanford Stadium better, and we with the lower concourse just 45 feet the new, intimate atmosphere is that event maximum publicity, please tice, it sounds like promotional propa- didn’t know what to do,” Stanford away from the sideline. The result is Stanford downsized its stadium capac- contact either our classified (468- 3535) or display advertising (468- ganda. senior associate athletic director Ray what Stanford hopes will be a more ity from 85,500 to 50,000. But consid- 3510) departments. But after taking a tour of the new Purpur said. “We almost had to start intimate atmosphere, also more of a ering the Cardinal averaged just Stanford Stadium just days before its from scratch.” home-field advantage. 43,569 fans last season, the new con- grand opening Saturday when the The stadium looks as though it was “Everybody at the game is required figuration is more realistic. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 – 7

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Central Division TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed LS Andrew MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER WLPctGB Economos and TE Keith Heinrich to the practice Detroit 87 59 .596 — squad. Released FB Rick Razzano from the prac- MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Minnesota 85 60 .586 1 1/2 tice squad. Chicago 84 62 .575 3 WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed S Curry Eastern Conference Cleveland 68 76 .472 18 Burns. Placed S Pierson Prioleau on injured W L T Pts GF GA Kansas City 56 90 .384 31 reserve. x-D.C. United 14 3 10 52 45 28 HOCKEY Chicago 10 9 8 38 36 33 West Division National Hockey League IN CONCERT Saturday, September 30 8pm New England 8 8 11 35 30 32 WLPctGB BOSTON BRUINS—Assigned F Anton Hedman, Kansas City 9 13 6 33 35 37 Oakland 83 62 .572 — F Milan Lucic, F Brad Marchand, F Levi Nelson, F New York 6 9 11 29 32 32 Los Angeles 78 68 .534 5 1/2 Lukas Vantuch and D Andrew Bodnarchuk to Columbus 6 13 8 26 22 37 Texas 74 72 .507 9 1/2 their junior teams. Released F Mathieu Curadeau, Western Conference Seattle 69 76 .476 14 D Andrew Andricopoulos, D Mike Busto, D Mike W L T Pts GF GA Hartwick, D Justin Wallingford, D Brian Yandle FC Dallas 14 9 4 46 39 31 Tuesday’s Games and G Ryan Mior. Houston 10 8 9 39 38 35 Detroit 3, Texas 2 COLORADO AVALANCHE—Signed F Andrew Colorado 11 11 5 38 31 41 N.Y.Yankees 12, Tampa Bay 4 Brunette to a one-year contract extension through CD Chivas USA 9 7 11 38 42 36 Kansas City 5, Cleveland 3 the 2007-08 season. Real Salt Lake 9 12 6 33 36 40 Boston 6, Baltimore 5 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Signed RW Los Angeles 9 13 5 32 27 31 Minnesota 7, Oakland 5 Anson Carter to a one-year contract. Seattle 4, Toronto 2 MINNESOTA WILD—Assigned C Kyle Bailey, LW NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. L.A. Angels 4, Chicago White Sox 3, 11 innings Matt Kassian, C Morten Madsen, RW Julian AP Photo x-clinched playoff spot Wednesday’s Games Walker and G Kristofer Westblom to their junior Wednesday’s Games Oakland 1, Minnesota 0 teams. Assigned LW Ryan Hamilton, G Miroslav Northern Colorado punter D.C. United 1, New England 1, tie Chicago White Sox 9, L.A. Angels 0 Kopriva, D Chris Ovington, LW Mark Rooneem, D CD Chivas USA 1, FC Dallas 0 Toronto 10, Seattle 0 John Scott and D Ryan Stokes to Houston of the Rafael Mendoza practices Colorado 1, Chicago 0 Texas 11, Detroit 3 AHL. while Mitch Cozad watches. Saturday’s Games N.Y.Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 4 NEW YORK ISLANDERS—Signed C Viktor Columbus at New York, 4:30 p.m. Kansas City 6, Cleveland 2 Kozlov to a one-year contract. Cozad has been accused of FC Dallas at Real Salt Lake, 6 p.m. Baltimore 4, Boston 0 American Hockey League Colorado at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games TORONTO MARLIES—Signed F Jeff Corey, F stabbing Mendoza in the leg. Sunday’s Games Minnesota (Bonser 5-5) at Cleveland (Lee 12-10), Brett Engelhardt, F Owen Fussey, F Colin D.C. United at Chicago, 1 p.m. 4:05 p.m. Murphy, D Justin Sawyer and G Robert Gherson. CD Chivas USA at Houston, 5:30 p.m. Tampa Bay (Shields 6-7) at N.Y.Yankees (Wang Wednesday, Sept. 20 17-5), 4:05 p.m. New England at New York, 4:30 p.m. Boston (DiNardo 1-2) at Baltimore (Loewen 5-5), Saturday, Sept. 23 4:05 p.m. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Houston at Columbus, 4:30 p.m. Backup L.A. Angels (Escobar 10-13) at Texas (Volquez 1- AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kansas City at New England, 4:30 p.m. 4), 5:05 p.m. New York at D.C. United, 4:30 p.m. Seattle (Washburn 8-13) at Kansas City (O.Perez East Los Angeles at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. 5-7), 5:10 p.m. WLTPctPFPA Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Friday’s Games New England 1 0 01.000 19 17 Colorado at CD Chivas USA, 7 Boston at N.Y.Yankees, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets 1 0 01.000 23 16 punter Baltimore at Detroit, 4:05 p.m. Buffalo 0 1 0 .000 17 19 Minnesota at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. Miami 0 1 0 .000 17 28 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Tampa Bay at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m. South NATIONAL LEAGUE L.A. Angels at Texas, 5:35 p.m. WLTPctPFPA Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis 1 0 01.000 26 21 accused East Division Jacksonville 1 0 01.000 24 17 W L Pct GB AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS BATTING—Mauer, Minnesota, .348; Jeter, New Houston 0 1 0 .000 10 24 New York 90 55 .621 — Tennessee 0 1 0 .000 16 23 Philadelphia 74 71 .510 16 York, .345; Tejada, Baltimore, .330; VGuerrero, Florida 73 73 .500 17 1/2 Los Angeles, .330; Morneau, Minnesota, .325; Dye, Chicago, .323; Johnson, Toronto, .318; North Atlanta 69 76 .476 21 WLTPctPFPA in attack Washington 63 83 .432 27 1/2 MRamirez, Boston, .318. RUNS—Sizemore, Cleveland, 121; Damon, New Cincinnati 1 0 01.000 23 10 Pittsburgh 1 0 01.000 28 17 Central Division York, 109; Jeter, New York, 104; ARodriguez, New York, 104; DOrtiz, Boston, 103; Thome, Chicago, Baltimore 1 0 01.000 27 0 Starting punter stabbed W L Pct GB Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 14 19 St. Louis 77 68 .531 — 102; Hafner, Cleveland, 100. Cincinnati 72 73 .497 5 RBI—DOrtiz, Boston, 127; Morneau, Minnesota, West in leg by assailant Houston 71 74 .490 6 120; Hafner, Cleveland, 117; Dye, Chicago, 114; WLTPctPFPA Milwaukee 66 80 .452 11 1/2 ARodriguez, New York, 110; VGuerrero, Los San Diego 1 0 01.000 27 0 Pittsburgh 60 87 .408 18 Angeles, 109; Ibanez, Seattle, 109. Denver 0 1 0 .000 10 18 The Associated Press Chicago 58 88 .397 19 1/2 HITS—MYoung, Texas, 197; ISuzuki, Seattle, Kansas City 0 1 0 .000 10 23 193; Jeter, New York, 193; Tejada, Baltimore, 191; Oakland 0 1 0 .000 0 27 GREELEY, Colo. – In a West Division VGuerrero, Los Angeles, 185; Matthews, Texas, W L Pct GB 173; VWells, Toronto, 172. NATIONAL CONFERENCE scenario reminiscent of Tonya Los Angeles 77 68 .531 — DOUBLES—Sizemore, Cleveland, 50; MYoung, Texas, 48; Overbay, Toronto, 43; Matthews, Texas, East Harding vs. Nancy Kerrigan, San Diego 75 69 .521 1 1/2 WLTPctPFPA San Francisco 73 71 .507 3 1/2 42; Lowell, Boston, 42; Teixeira, Texas, 41; OCabrera, Los Angeles, 41. Philadelphia 1 0 01.000 24 10 the backup punter at Northern Arizona 69 77 .473 8 1/2 Dallas 0 1 0 .000 17 24 Colorado 67 77 .465 9 1/2 TRIPLES—Crawford, Tampa Bay, 13; Sizemore, Cleveland, 11; JoLopez, Seattle, 8; Teahen, N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 21 26 Colorado has been accused of Kansas City, 7; Figgins, Los Angeles, 7; Punto, Washington 0 1 0 .000 16 19 Tuesday’s Games Bring this coupon to the Players Club from 9am-10pm any day and receive fi ve (5) FREE “Saturday stabbing his rival in the leg — N.Y. Mets 6, Florida 4 Minnesota, 7. HOME RUNS—DOrtiz, Boston, 48; Hafner, South Shoot-out” drawing tickets. MUST BE 21 OR OLDER. COUPONS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE, MAY Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, ppd., rain WLTPctPFPA NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, AND HAVE NO CASH VALUE. OFFER GOOD his kicking leg. Cincinnati 5, San Diego 4, 11 innings Cleveland, 42; Dye, Chicago, 41; Thome, Chicago, 39; Giambi, New York, 36; Thomas, Atlanta 1 0 01.000 20 6 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 ONLY. MUST BE A PLAYERS CLUB MEMBER TO REDEEM. !82000339! Philadelphia at Atlanta, ppd., rain New Orleans 1 0 01.000 19 14 Mitch Cozad, a sophomore Chicago Cubs 9, L.A. Dodgers 8, 11 innings Oakland, 36; Glaus, Toronto, 34; MRamirez, PLAYERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS FREE. MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS. Boston, 34. Carolina 0 1 0 .000 6 20 St. Louis 6, Houston 5 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 0 27 from Wheatland, Wyo., Washington 5, Arizona 4 STOLEN BASES—Crawford, Tampa Bay, 50; allegedly attacked Rafael San Francisco 10, Colorado 6 Figgins, Los Angeles, 48; CPatterson, Baltimore, North Wednesday’s Games 40; Podsednik, Chicago, 39; ISuzuki, Seattle, 38; WLTPctPFPA Mendoza in a parking lot this Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 3, 1st game BRoberts, Baltimore, 33; Jeter, New York, 30. Chicago 1 0 01.000 26 0 Milwaukee 2, Pittsburgh 1, 2nd game PITCHING (16 Decisions)—Garland, Chicago, Minnesota 1 0 01.000 19 16 17-4, .810, 4.28; JoSantana, Minnesota, 18-5, BRUNCH IS SERVED! week. Arrested on a charge of Houston 5, St. Louis 1 Detroit 0 1 0 .000 6 9 Philadelphia 6, Atlanta 5, 1st game .783, 2.75; Wang, New York, 17-5, .773, 3.60; Green Bay 0 1 0 .000 0 26 second-degree assault, Cozad Philadelphia 7, Atlanta 2, 2nd game Halladay, Toronto, 16-5, .762, 3.21; Rogers, Arizona 4, Washington 2 Detroit, 15-6, .714, 3.86; Mussina, New York, 14- West was freed Wednesday on a N.Y. Mets 7, Florida 4, 11 innings 6, .700, 3.59; Verlander, Detroit, 16-8, .667, 3.42; WLTPctPFPA San Diego 10, Cincinnati 0 ESantana, Los Angeles, 14-7, .667, 4.50; Arizona 1 0 01.000 34 27 $30,000 bond. Schilling, Boston, 14-7, .667, 4.12. “All-You-Can-Eat” L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Seattle 1 0 01.000 9 6 Colorado at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m. STRIKEOUTS—JoSantana, Minnesota, 230; St. Louis 1 0 01.000 18 10 Mendoza, who was treated Thursday’s Games Bonderman, Detroit, 187; Schilling, Boston, 171; San Francisco 0 1 0 .000 27 34 and released at a Greeley hos- San Diego (Hensley 8-11) at Cincinnati (Harang Lackey, Los Angeles, 170; Haren, Oakland, 166; 13-10), 9:35 a.m. Kazmir, Tampa Bay, 163; Mussina, New York, Sunday’s Games Premium Weekend pital, will miss at least L.A. Dodgers (Kuo 1-4) at Chicago Cubs (Miller 159; RaJohnson, New York, 159. Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m. 0-1), 11:20 a.m. SAVES—FrRodriguez, Los Angeles, 41; Jenks, Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Saturday’s game at Texas Colorado (Cook 9-13) at San Francisco (Cain 12- Chicago, 40; Papelbon, Boston, 35; TJones, Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. 9), 12:35 p.m. Detroit, 35; MRivera, New York, 33; Street, Carolina at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Brunch Buffet State. Philadelphia (Moyer 2-1) at Atlanta (James 9-3), Oakland, 32; Otsuka, Texas, 32; Putz, Seattle, 32; Oakland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. 4:35 p.m. BRyan, Toronto, 32; Nathan, Minnesota, 32. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. “Rafael is a competitor and Friday’s Games New Orleans at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 11:20 a.m. WILD CARD GLANCE Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. wants to get back as soon as N.Y. Mets at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. American League N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. 8am-1pm Saturday & Sunday he can,” said head coach Scott Milwaukee at Washington, 4:05 p.m. WLPctGB Arizona at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Florida at Atlanta, 4:35 p.m. Minnesota 85 60 .586 — St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Downing. “When that occurs, Philadelphia at Houston, 5:05 p.m. Chicago 84 62 .575 1 1/2 New England at N.Y. Jets, 4:15 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 5:10 p.m. Los Angeles 78 68 .534 7 1/2 Tennessee at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. I don’t know.” Colorado at Arizona, 6:40 p.m. Boston 77 68 .531 8 Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 7:40 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 8:15 p.m. The incident conjured up NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS Wednesday’s Games Monday’s Game BATTING—MiCabrera, Florida, .339; FSanchez, Oakland 1, Minnesota 0 Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 8:30 p.m. images of the rivalry between Pittsburgh, .339; Holliday, Colorado, .334; Atkins, Chicago White Sox 9, L.A. Angels 0 Sunday, Sept. 24 Colorado, .326; Pujols, St. Louis, .323; CJones, Baltimore 4, Boston 0 Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. figure skaters Harding and Atlanta, .318; Howard, Philadelphia, .316. Green Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. RUNS—Beltran, New York, 119; Utley, Tennessee at Miami, 1 p.m. National League N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Kerrigan. Harding was Philadelphia, 116; Reyes, New York, 114; Rollins, WLPctGB Philadelphia, 109; ASoriano, Washington, 109; Washington at Houston, 1 p.m. banned from the sport for life San Diego 75 69 .521 — Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. HaRamirez, Florida, 108; MiCabrera, Florida, Philadelphia 74 71 .510 1 1/2 Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. after her former husband 106; Pujols, St. Louis, 106. San Francisco 73 71 .507 2 Carolina at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. RBI—Howard, Philadelphia, 138; Pujols, St. Florida 73 73 .500 3 Baltimore at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. hired a hit man to smack Louis, 120; Berkman, Houston, 120; Beltran, New N.Y. Giants at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. York, 114; Wright, New York, 110; MiCabrera, Wednesday’s Games St. Louis at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Kerrigan on the knee with a Florida, 109; AJones, Atlanta, 108. Philadelphia 6, Atlanta 5, 1st game Philadelphia at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m. crowbar. HITS—Pierre, Chicago, 180; Holliday, Colorado, Philadelphia 7, Atlanta 2, 2nd game Denver at New England, 8:15 p.m. 179; MiCabrera, Florida, 177; Utley, Philadelphia, San Diego 10, Cincinnati 0 Open: Dallas, Kansas City, Oakland, San Diego “I guess the only identified 175; Reyes, New York, 175; FSanchez, N.Y. Mets 7, Florida 4, 11 innings Monday, Sept. 25 Pittsburgh, 175; Atkins, Colorado, 174. Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. DOUBLES—LGonzalez, Arizona, 50; MiCabrera, motive (in the attack on Florida, 48; FSanchez, Pittsburgh, 46; Atkins, Mendoza) at this point in time Colorado, 45; NJohnson, Washington, 45; Rolen, * Menu varies daily. St. Louis, 43; Zimmerman, Washington, 41. TRANSACTIONS See Players Steakhouse COLLEGE FOOTBALL for details is the competition for that TRIPLES—Reyes, New York, 16; Pierre, Chicago, WEDNESDAY’S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 12; DRoberts, San Diego, 12; HaRamirez, The AP Top 25 position,” Evans police Lt. 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Penn St. 1-1 95 19 idea. That would all be con- Boston 77 68 .531 11 1/2 Bookman to the practice squad. Toronto 76 70 .521 13 PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Released QB Omar Others receiving votes: Clemson 92, Boise St. 72, jecture.” Baltimore 63 82 .434 25 1/2 Jacobs from the practice squad. Alabama 70, Georgia Tech 33, UCLA 33, Rutgers Tampa Bay 57 88 .393 31 1/2 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Placed LS J.P. Darche 32, Wisconsin 28, Pittsburgh 11, Texas A&M 11, Cozad was suspended from on injured reserve. Signed LS Derek Rackley. Missouri 9, Purdue 1. the university and the team and was evicted from his dorm room, said director of giving up a bloop single to and Gardenhire argued with athletics Jay Hinrichs. Cozad Ace Nick Swisher to start the third umpire Randy Marsh. had no listed phone number in inning, Liriano threw ball one The call proved costly Greeley, and a phone message Continued from Page 6 to Bobby Kielty and that was when Bradley scored on Jay left at his Wyoming address it. Payton’s ground-rule double was not immediately the game, and thoughts imme- “This guy has a bright to give Oakland a 1-0 lead. returned. diately turned to Tommy John future,” center fielder Torii Losing Liriano puts an The stabbing took place surgery, a ligament-replace- Hunter said. “Maybe we just even greater strain on an Monday in Evans, a small ment procedure that typically need to let him heal for the already rickety Twins rota- town adjacent to Greeley and keeps pitchers out for more offseason and have him back tion. Veteran Brad Radke has about 50 miles north of than a year. for spring training. ... a stress fracture in his right Denver. The Greeley Tribune Liriano said he has was Hopefully he can get it taken shoulder and may not return first reported the story in waiting to hear from team care of and come back next this season. Carlos Silva has Wednesday’s editions. doctors about the next move. year or the year after next.” been wildly inconsistent and Kessler said Mendoza, “I don’t even want to think Matt Garza (1-5) pitched Scott Baker has pitched poor- averaging 37.6 yards per punt about that,” Twins pitching well in emergency relief, but ly. By default, rookie Boof on nine punts in the two coach Rick Anderson said he was outdueled by Dan Bonser could be the team’s games, was attacked from when asked about Tommy Haren (14-11), who pitched No. 2 starter behind Cy behind and stabbed in his John surgery. eight shutout innings. Young award winner Johan right thigh after parking his Liriano was 12-3 with a Haren struck out seven and Santana. car outside his Evans apart- 2.19 ERA before leaving a allowed three hits and Huston “I can’t make any decision ment about 9:30 p.m. start against Detroit on Aug. 8 Street picked up his 32nd save right now,” a subdued Liriano The assailant fled in a with a strained ligament in his to help the Athletics avoid said. “This was disappointing. black Dodge Charger, Kessler arm. their first three-game losing I wanted to pitch. Nobody said. About 10 minutes after The Twins were deter- streak since July 23-25. wants to be hurt. I just have to the attack, a liquor store clerk mined to be extra cautious “Throughout this road trip, wait and see.” told police that two men in a with his recovery, but the 22- our starting pitching hasn’t Despite Liriano’s injury, car matching that description year-old Liriano showed no been too good,” Oakland the Twins exhibited a quiet stopped outside the store, signs of problems during a manager Ken Macha said. confidence in the clubhouse stripped tape off the license rehab start for Triple-A The AL West-leading after the game. When the lefty plate and drove away. Rochester last Saturday. Athletics scored in the sixth. first was injured on Aug. 7, The clerk gave police the Everything seemed to be Milton Bradley singled and the Twins were 10 1/2 games license number, and the car going so well on Wednesday. stole second base. Replays behind the Tigers. They was traced to Cozad, who was Liriano breezed through the showed that Twins second responded by shaving nine arrested Tuesday, Kessler first two innings against the baseman Luis Castillo tagged games off the lead between said. A’s, striking out two. But after Bradley before he hit the bag, his starts. 8 – THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Real Ray COLLEGE FOOTBALL Authorities look to Continued from Page 7 A great player? No doubt. Marquee matchups hit Foley with DUI But now that his body seemed to be breaking down regular- San Diego linebacker was drunk. ly, questions persisted shot three times by Foley got out of the car and whether Lewis would ever highlight weekend off-duty police officer began walking toward the regain the form that made him officer, who said he was armed and fired a warning the defensive player of the By RALPH D. RUSSO year and Super Bowl MVP in By ALLISON HOFFMAN shot, according to a sheriff’s 2000. The Associated Press The Associated Press department report. The officer The player the Oakland Seven games, 14 ranked SAN DIEGO — shot Foley after the linebacker Raiders will be facing Sunday teams, one beautiful day of Authorities are seeking drunk reached into his pants with his in Baltimore is, by most football. Since The Associated Press media poll started rank- driving charges against Steve right hand. accounts, the old Ray Lewis _ Foley, the Chargers linebacker The officer, Aaron the healthy one. ing the top 25 teams in 1989, there has never been a day who was shot and seriously Mansker, has been placed on “To be back to full, full wounded by an off-duty paid administrative leave. throttle doing what I do best when more ranked teams squared off. police officer earlier this Foley was hospitalized in fair ... it doesn’t get any better month. condition and will miss the than that,’’ Lewis said. The showdown-filled Saturday will shape the Investigators have recom- season. Just how important is a national championship race, mended that prosecutors His agent, David Levine, healthy Ray Lewis to the validate some teams as con- charge Foley with misde- did not immediately return a Ravens? His coach prefers to tenders and expose others as meanor DUI, the San Diego phone message Wednesday. answer that one by asking his pretenders. Stars - maybe County District Attorney’s The shooting was Foley’s own question. even a few Heisman Trophy office confirmed Wednesday. second run-in with authorities “How important is a candidates - will emerge. The healthy Peyton Manning to Charges have not been filed. in 4 1/2 months. pressure will cook some Foley’s blood alcohol level He was arrested April 21 the Indianapolis Colts?’’ coaches and grant others a Brian Billick said. “How was not disclosed, but the San for investigation of resisting reprieve - at least for a week Diego County Sheriff’s arrest after police said he important is a healthy Tom or so. Brady to the New England Department said it exceeded scuffled with officers. Here’s a look at the the legal limit. He also was booked for Patriots? Just go on down the matchups: list. Foley was shot three times investigation of battery on a — twice in the back of the left police officer and public “You preach the next-man- No. 11 Michigan at No. 2 up mentality, you want your leg and once on the outside of drunkenness. Notre Dame The district attorney’s players to believe in it ... but What's at stake: The the left thigh — by an off-duty when you lose a Ray Lewis, Fighting Irish have won two Coronado police officer Sept. office decided there wasn’t it’s a little unrealistic to say straight against Michigan and 3 near his home. enough evidence to charge ‘OK, we’ll just throw another three in a row against the Sheriff’s officials said the him in that case. guy in there and we’ll be Wolverines in South Bend. officer followed Foley’s car Foley will lose $1.65 mil- fine.’ It’s going to change the Michigan hasn't won a road on suspicion that the driver lion in salary this season. personality of your team.’’ opener in six years. The personality of the What's really at stake: Ravens last year was what Michigan's pride and place ball hard.” you might expect of a 6-10 among the nation's elite. Cal FEELING GOOD: Bears team that relied on defense. The pressure is on: quarterback Nate Longshore, They were good defensively, Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. Continued from Page 6 who looked rather nervous but hardly dominant. This He's won a national title, but against Tennessee, said he felt year, with both star defenders he hasn't beat Ohio State and David Howell is a 310- very comfortable sitting in the back, the Ravens opened with Notre Dame lately. pounder who rotates into the pocket against Minnesota. a 27-0 shutout of Tampa Bay The key: The Michigan ANG Photo lineup. “The offensive line did a on the road. running game with RBs All-American quarterback Brady Quinn leads No. 2 “Our defensive line proba- great job,” he said. “I threw The Raiders, shutout vic- Michael Hart and Kevin Notre Dame against Michigan Saturday in South bly is the strength of our the ball at times even though tims themselves, are scanning Grady must keep the pressure Bend, Ind. team,” said Portland State no one was five yards from the contents of Murphy’s Law off QB Chad Henne. coach Tim Walsh. “We have me. You have that mental to find out if there some way The quote: “They're not Zac Taylor? have to take some shots down excellent size and strength, clock that says you have to around it. coming up here hoping to win, The quote: “If we put up a the field against Louisville.” - and in our league, those guys throw the ball even if you “It doesn’t look like he’s they're come up here expect- good performance against Miami wide receiver Darnell will be difficult to block.” have all day.” missed a step,’’ Raiders coach ing to win. We wouldn't USC and we score some Jenkins. Robertson said he wel- Longshore said he still has Art Shell said. “He’s still expect anything less from a points, people will take notice comes a substantial challenge. some butterflies to shake off. savvy. He’s physical. He’s Michigan team that we have a of the offense and realize we No. 15 Oklahoma at “When I heard we were going He underthrew about three taking on lead blockers. He’s great respect for.” - Notre know what we're doing out No. 18 Oregon to play Portland State, the first balls and had another sail 10 taking on guards, just like he Dame coach Charlie Weis. here.” - Taylor. What's at stake: Oklahoma thing I thought is that it would yards over his receiver’s head. was before. He looks like he’s has beaten the Ducks the past be a repeat of Sacramento “I was kind of aiming it a lit- excited about his football No. 6 LSU at No. 7 Florida at two years. State,” Robertson said. “I tle,” he said. team this year and he’s play- No. 3 Auburn No. 13 Tennessee What's really at stake: The thought, ‘We should win.’ But He said his best feeling ing like it.’’ What's at stake: The winner What's at stake: Best in the Pac-10's reputation. Outside Portland State has a very good against Minnesota was not Lewis had 10 tackles and a has earned the SEC West title SEC East, though Georgia of USC, the rest of the league defensive line and that’s good. any of his four touchdown sack against Tampa in addi- four of the last five years. will have a lot to say about has been knocked around the It wakes people up.” passes but rather an eight- tion to defending against What's really at stake: Both that, too. first two weeks of the season. Whether being awake is minute, fourth-quarter touch- three passes. Not bad for a teams have legitimate national What's really at stake: The The pressure is on: Oregon enough remains to be seen. down drive. washed up old linebacker. title hopes, but Auburn's fragile psyche of Tennessee RB Jonathan Stewart. The Cal might have to shuffle its “Minnesota had nine guys Lewis is more than a little toughest remaining games are football. sophomore came to Eugene offensive line due to a in the box and we ran the challenged by those who have at home against Florida and The pressure is on: It's too with talk of being another sprained ankle suffered by left same (running) play against whispered that at 31, he was Georgia. LSU must go to easy to say Vols coach Phillip Adrian Peterson. Time to tackle Andrew Cameron. nearing the end. Florida and Tennessee. them six times in a row. They Fulmer. So how about Florida show it. Sophomore tackle Mike knew it was coming and they “When people talk about The pressure is on: Auburn QB Chris Leak? He's been The key: Oregon's spread Tepper could be making his you losing this or that, I won- K John Vaughn. He missed couldn’t stop it.” good, but he's one bad outing offense with dynamic QB first start. EXTRA POINTS: der if most of the people can five field goals in an overtime away from giving coach Dennis Dixon against Tepper played in the fourth really explain what it is a per- loss to LSU last season, and a Urban Meyer another reason Oklahoma's speedy defense Longshore was asked if he penalty saved him from being quarter against Minnesota might get a tattoo since one of son lost,’’ Lewis said in a tele- to play freshman phenom Tim led by LB Rufus Alexander. after Cameron injured his phone interview with the Bay the goat two years ago in a 10- Tebow. The quote: “It can be a his blockers, Robertson, has Area media Wednesday. “Go 9 Auburn victory. The key: The team that defining point in our season, ankle. 19. “My mom would have my watch film with somebody The key: The team that best runs best usually wins this as far as the direction we want “He looked pretty good,” head,” Longshore said. “It’s and tell me exactly what they protects its quarterback rivalry. to go in. A lot riding on this Robertson said. “He didn’t just not for me. I remember lost because if you watch ... against the other's swarming The quote: “Florida has game.” - Oklahoma QB Paul make any mental mistakes. seeing Erik the first day I got film, I don’t think I lost any- defense wins. perhaps the best defensive Thompson. On one play – a 25 power to here. I thought he was going thing. The quote: “You look at front in the Southeastern the left – he washed a guy to beat me up.” “The only thing that’s them on film and understand Conference, and our young No. 24 Texas Tech at right down the line and buried Cal’s game on Sept. 23 slowed me down in 11 years why they are third-ranked.” - offensive line has played rea- No. 20 TCU him on my back. I felt like I against Arizona State will is injuries and that’s just like LSU coach Les Miles. sonably well to this point. It'll What's at stake: The got hit by a truck. He didn’t begin at 12:30 p.m. at any car. You can roll a car for be a tremendous challenge for nation's longest winning even know what he had done Memorial Stadium. The game so long, but sooner or later, No. 19 Nebraska at us.” - Fulmer. streak, TCU's 12-gamer. to me, but that’s OK, because will be televised by Fox you put enough miles on it No. 4 Southern California What's really at stake: at least I knew he came off the Sports Net. and it starts breaking down. What's at stake: Nebraska No. 17 Miami at TCU's chance to go undefeat- It’s the same thing with your has won five straight, its No. 12 Louisville ed and reach the Bowl body. longest streak since 2003. What's at stake: Louisville Championship Series. MENDO-LAKE “I never played this game USC has won 27 straight at has two major obstacles to an The pressure is on: The OFFICE PRODUCTS the way I played it thinking home. undefeated season - the Horned Frogs' defensive I’d walk out injury free. I play What's really at stake: A Hurricanes and West Virginia backs. 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Belly dance classes offered UK Reggae superstar Pato Banton BILLBOARD in Ukiah and Willits coming to Ukiah Brew Co. on Sept. 22 American Tribal Style Fusion belly dance classes will be Best known for his recording and touring with the likes of taught by Jayne Ellen. Ukiah classes will meet every Monday, Sting, Peter Gabriel and WOMAD, UB40, Steel Pulse, English The Julian Trio to play at Dig Music beginning classes will be from 6 to 7:15 p.m., beginning and Beat and General Public, the Birmingham-based Pato Banton this Saturday morning intermediate level two belly dance classes will be from 7:30 to has returned to the live concert circuit after a seven year hiatus. 9 p.m., at the Todd Grove Clubhouse. The six week sessions After receiving a Grammy nomination for his “Life Is A The Ukiah valley seems to nurture so much creative talent. will begin this fall: Session 1: Sept. 11 through Oct. 16 and ses- Miracle” album for Surfdog Records in 2000, Pato decided to One such example is the 10-year-old fiddler Julian sion 2: Oct. 23 through Dec. 4. These classes are sponsored in McClanahan-Calvert. People that go to the Ukiah Farmers’ take a break from the nonstop touring schedule across North part by the City of Ukiah, Parks and Recreation Department. and South America to give back to his local community in Market, the Ukiah contra dance, or other local musical events Willits classes will meet every Wednesday. The beginning may already be familiar with Julian, but for people that have Birmingham by starting a music program certified by British belly dance classes will be from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at United colleges for underprivileged and at risk youth. never seen him “The Julian Trio” will be playing at Dig! Music Methodist Church on the corner of School and Pine. Beginning this Saturday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. It’s free, and September 2006 marks the re-launch of Pato Banton’s career and intermediate, level two belly dance classes will be from all ages are welcome. with a series of all ages concerts on the west coast including a Although “The Julian Trio” can and does play a wide variety 7:30 to 9 p.m. The six week sessions will begin this fall: session stop in Ukiah. Backed by California’s Mystic Roots band of traditional fiddle music, the CD has a focused and thematic 1: Sept. 13 through Oct. 18. Session 2: Oct. 25 through Dec. 6. (www.MysticRoots.com)-- recently voted best reggae band by feel. The CD is entitled “Father and Son.” Five songs are love For more info contact Jayne Ellen at 354-0242 or the L.A. Music awards, Pato Banton promises to deliver his songs for Julian and his family members. Intermixed are six tra- [email protected]. trademark high energy and interactive show wish often includes ditional tune medleys. The CD concludes with three tunes that audience members on stage performing alongside this reggae Julian and his father wrote together. ‘Stop Kiss’ performances continue legend during this fall 2006 concert tour. On Friday, Sept. 22, For those who can’t catch “The Julian Trio” at Dig Music, Ukiah Brewing Company will present an all-ages concert per- they will continue to play around the county at various venues. at the Mendocino Theatre Company formance by Pato Banton and the Mystic Roots band beginning The Mendocino Theatre Company presents Diana Son’s irre- at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 and tickets (if available) at the Local artists art exhibits sistibly exciting drama Stop Kiss, directed by Kennedy White door will be $25. from Sept. 14 through Oct. 22. All performances are at 8 p.m. Ukiah Brewing Company is located at 102 S. State St. For to be shown at Savings Banks except for 2 p.m. Sunday Matinees on Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and 22. further information, call 468-5898. Mendocino County Art Association members who will be Tickets and information are available at 937-4477 or To see what others have written about Pato Banton, check out exhibiting their paintings at local banks through September are: www.mendocinotheatre.org. the following links: http://www.lvcitylife.com /articles Rosemary Burkitt at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, 904 Ticket prices range $15 to $20 at the Mendocino Art Center’s /2006/07/13/music/music01.txt or North State St., Ukiah; Jim Colling at Savings Bank of Helen Schoeni Theatre located at 45200 Little Lake Street in http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister /entertainment/ocfair Mendocino County, East Road, Redwood Valley; Barbara Mendocino. /concerts/article_1214105php Brittingham and Louise Lampson at Savings Bank of Pato Banton is available for pre-concert interviews. Contact Mendocino County, Pear Tree Center, Ukiah; Pat Vetzmadian at Thalia Stratton the featured artists at Roberto Angotti at (310) 897-5405 or [email protected] to West America Bank, 319 E. Perkins Street, Ukiah; Leanna arrange a telephone interview at your earliest convenience. For Davis at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, 1100 Airport next County Art Association meeting the latest tour information, visit www.myspace.com/patoban- Park Blvd., Ukiah. Thalia Stratton, a professional award winning working artist ton. proficient in many mediums, will be discussing and demon- Ukiah Players Theatre announces strating using pastels on Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great musical sounds at the Ukiah Stratton will show the group how to use soft intense pastels its 30th season in loose and expressive strokes to create a vibrant floral picture. Brewing Co. with Paula Samonte Ukiah Players Theatre has announced its 30th Anniversary Form, value and design will also be part of the demonstration. Popular vocalist Paula Samonte and Friends will be per- Season. The actual “birthday party” will be in the summer of Stratton’s Fashionable Images Studio in San Francisco has forming at the Ukiah Brewery on Saturday, Sept 30. Her 2007, 30 years after a tiny band of players began performing at had her commercial and fine art in many art and fashion peri- “Friends” include Steve Valverde, bass player; Osi on drums the Ukiah Municipal Clubhouse, Palace Hotel Ballroom, and odicals. Her portraits of Bay area persons are to be seen in and percussion, Ed Randol on flute and saxophone and Tom the (then) newly constructed Low Gap Park Amphitheatre. The many private homes. She is also well known as an instructor of Hiyashi featured on drums. Samonte will sing and play key- Ukiah Playhouse on Low Gap Road opened in November 1982, art at many California art schools. board on several original compositions and a few other built by UPT with generous donations of money, materials and For more information on Thalia’s work, visit her Web site at favorites. Keyboardist John Simon will also add his touch to labor from the community. www.thaliastratton.com The Main Stage season begins with “Arsenic And Old Lace” several songs. New members both beginning and experienced are welcome. Samonte is also featuring Jessie Allen Cooper who will per- opening Sept. 28 for a four-week run. Written by Joseph For materials list needed and for further information regarding Kesselring and directed by Alan Kaplan, “Arsenic” was last form various musical numbers from his numerous CDs (“Sound Mendocino County Art Association, call Valerie 468-8380 or Travels,” “Moment in Time” and others). Cooper is an award performed at UPT as the season opener in 1984. This classic Rosalind 463-2268. black comedy goes beyond eccentricity to glorious lunacy. The winning sax player whose music is played around the world. gentle Brewster sisters populate their cellar with the remains of Samonte recently returned from a studio session where she socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers. One of their Fido Film Fest set for Friday, Sept. 22 added some vocalise to Cooper’s new recording project in brothers thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and the other -- well, let’s The Friday night Fido Film Fest will feature “Mastering Southern California. Cooper has performed at several venues in just say that the play is gleeful and manic -- one big chuckle Leadership and The Dog Listener” on Friday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 Mendocino County and enjoys the beauty of the area. He was from start to finish. p.m. at Wright Stuff Pizza, 720 N. State St. in Ukiah. instrumental in a special event that Samonte produced and also The Season continues with Second Stage and Reading Series A requested donation of $5 will benefit the Human Society performed a fund raiser for the Redwood Valley Fire shows interspersed between Main Stage productions, which of Inland Mendocino County. Interested parties can call ahead Department. include “Little Women” (Nov. 17 to Dec. 10), “Humble Boy” to order pizza, at 462-2555. There will also be a drawing for The Ukiah Brewery features delicious organic dishes as well (Jan. 18 -- Feb. 3), “Greater Tuna” (March 15 -- March 31), prizes to benefit the Humane Society. For more infomation, call as great music. Music begins at 9:30 p.m. with a $10 cover “Over The Tavern” (May 10 -- May 26), and “Urinetown” (July Sallie Palmer of Well Mannered Mutts at 621-DOGS. charge. For more information, call 468-5898. 19 -- Aug. 11). Season Tickets are on sale now, and offer the lowest ticket prices and the only way to be sure of seats to all the shows. For more information about the 30th Season, Main Stage, Second Stage and Reading Series, please contact the Ukiah Players Theatre box office at 462-9226. SPACE and UUSD offering alternative education program The Ukiah Unified School District and SPACE (School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education) announces an exciting alternative educational program for students in grades 4 through 8. Independent Study at SPACE will be taught by Teri Gow, credentialed classroom and former GATE teacher. Ms. Gow will design course work to meet the individual needs of students and work with teaching artists to integrate the performing arts into the academics. In the arts-focused instruction students will participate in acting, singing, Modern, jazz, hip-hop or belly dance classes. They will also work behind-the-scenes in perfor- mances and receive one on one mentoring with professional visual and performing artists. SPACE emphasizes diversity, youth leadership, cross-cultur- al arts, social awareness, and activism with focus on the per- forming arts as community service. The program will be held at the SPACE Studio, 145 E. Church St., in Ukiah. To register or receive more information call Teri Gow at SPACE, 462-9370. MAC accepting artist applications for their Thanksgiving Fair The Mendocino Art Center is now accepting applications from artists and craftspeople for the 47th annual Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Fair. The fair is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at the Mendocino Arts Center, 45200 Little Lake Street in Mendocino village. Booth spaces, measuring approximately six feet by eight feet, will be located in each of the Mendocino Art Center’s gal- leries and workshop classrooms. Handmade original artwork in all media is acceptable. Due to the fair being limited to 40 high quality art booths, the jury process is highly competitive. Applicants must submit color slides of recent work and a pho- tograph or drawing of the proposed booth display. Applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application by Aug. 31. There is a $50 booth fee plus a 15 percent commission on gross sales. All proceeds benefit the Mendocino Art Center. Each year, the Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Fair draws a large number of visitors from the Bay Area, the Sacramento Valley and southern California, among other regions. For more information or an application, please call 937- 5818. Application requests may also be submitted by email to [email protected]. Registration is now open for SPACE’s 13-week fall session Travel to SPACE (Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education), unleash your creativity and let us teach you how to dance, sing, and act your heart out! SPACE’s 13 week Fall Session of performing arts classes begins Sept. 11th. Payment plan and Scholarships are available. Registration is ongoing for schedule and fees, call 462-9370, visit us at 145 East Church St. in Ukiah, or visit us online at www.spaceper- formingarts.org. se habla Espanol 10 – THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 SCIENCE & NATURE THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Nuclear renaissance triggers another uranium boom in the western states By PAUL FOY atoms from heavier atoms in a ment may tax coal-fired plants The Associated Press slower, more power-intensive for the carbon emissions they TICABOO, Utah -- The process. release into the air. last U.S. uranium mill ever The nation’s 103 operating Outside of the United built, in this parched land- nuclear power plants already States, the Nuclear Energy scape near Lake Powell, shut are operating on dwindling Institute says 27 nuclear down almost as quickly as it stockpiles of uranium -- some plants are under construction started operating as nuclear of it converted from Russian in 11 other countries, adding power fell into disfavor about bombs -- while energy-hungry to the world’s 442 nuclear two decades ago. China and India are rushing to plants. Keith Larsen, chief execu- build their own nuclear power The uranium boom has met tive for U.S. Energy Corp., plants. only tepid resistance here picked up the mill 10 years Larsen sees no let up in the from the environmental move- later for practically nothing, world demand for uranium ment. The Southern Utah banking it for better days. His fuel, even as his company Wilderness Alliance says the patience paid off, making leaves behind a large part of largely worked-over uranium Larsen’s company one of the the business for molybdenum deposits fall outside vast areas few already taking profits out prospects in Colorado. U.S. of redrock canyons it has pro- of a new uranium boom. Energy Corp. will keep a posed for wilderness protec- Larsen’s mothballed mill, small royalty in the Ticaboo tion. once a liability, became a $90 mill, take about 5 percent of Federal policy, meanwhile, million asset with mining SXR’s stock and hold onto a is changing to expedite devel- claims -- the deal he made to uranium deposit in Wyoming. opment of nuclear power. sell the package to Toronto- It also will keep a small The Nuclear Regulatory based SXR Uranium One Inc. royalty on Wyoming’s Commission is streamlining by the end of the year. Sweetwater uranium mill, on licensing and operating Suddenly, nuclear power is The Ticaboo mill here Utah’s first uranium rush with Indian reservation in Utah’s standby for years. Mining approvals for a standardized -- back in demand as a relatively opened in 1982 -- just in time the discovery July 6, 1952, of west desert. multinational Rio Tinto is sell- and vastly improved -- new cheap, reliable and emissions- to watch the bottom fall out of one of the richest ore bodies A more permanent reposi- ing that mill to SXR, which generation of reactors. The free solution to the world’s the uranium market. Utilities mined in the United States. tory at Nevada’s Yucca plans to open the Sweetwater Energy Act of 2005 offered insatiable demand for energy. were canceling orders for new Dorman is certain the fault Mountain, not scheduled to and Ticaboo mills by 2010. loan guarantees, production Even some leading environ- nuclear plants. The 1986 that created Lisbon Valley open until 2017 -- 19 years In New Mexico, tax credits and partial reim- mentalists have endorsed Chernobyl disaster in Russia hides a continuation of that late -- may never open, he Strathmore Minerals Corp. is bursement against regulatory nuclear power as an antidote further tarnished nuclear ore body. Another British says, adding, “Presidents looking at opening a third mill delays for builders of nuclear to global warming. More than power. Columbia exploration compa- come and go, and some of and making use of its exten- plants. 50 nuclear plants are planned Two decades later, the spot ny, Mesa Uranium, says it’s them slowed it down.” sive uranium claims there. Larsen, 47, recalls when or under construction in a price for milled uranium yel- closing in on the same urani- That hasn’t stopped utilities Uranium concentrate is in the federal government dozen countries, according to lowcake has jumped sharply um-speckled sandstone from making plans to open or short supply, with world con- dumped its uranium stocks on U.S. and international nuclear to $52 a pound after bottom- deposits. add nuclear plants, however. sumption of 180 million the market, depressing the agencies. ing out at $7 in 2001. Higher Not far away, International The Nuclear Regulatory pounds outpacing annual pro- price of uranium yellowcake The nuclear comeback has prices have motivated thou- Uranium Corp. operates the Commission says U.S. utili- duction of 100 million in the early 1980s. Even reinvigorated a Western min- sands to snatch up expired only working U.S. uranium ties are looking at building as pounds, according to industry though the price has rebound- ing industry that, during the uranium claims and wildcat- mill, near Blanding, Utah, many as 27 reactors, and it and government estimates. ed to $52, Larsen said it can 1950s and again in the 1970s, ters to sink test drills in places which has been surviving for just licensed a $1.5 billion For now, the difference is move a lot higher. was the stuff of legends. where it’s a good bet. years on “alternate feeds,” uranium enrichment plant being made up by dwindling By his measure, the price Uranium claims -- which “If you find one of those processing contaminated soil near Eunice, N.M., where a stockpiles -- and the shortage can double again and still grant an exclusive right to ore bodies, it’s a valuable or radioactive ore from others groundbreaking was held is expected to get worse as make uranium as economical mine a piece of federal land -- asset,” said geologist Richard trying to get rid of it. Aug. 29. new plants come on line. as coal for producing electric- were bought and sold like Dorman, exploration manager Ron Hochstein, president Louisiana Energy Services, “Bottom line, we’ll proba- ity. stock. for British Columbia-based and chief executive officer, a subsidiary of Urenco Ltd., is bly have five new nuclear “Our nation needs nuclear The successive booms Universal Uranium Ltd. says the company plans to building the first U.S. installa- plants in the U.S. by 2015,” power,” Larsen said. “It’s the made millionaires and losers Dorman started a second resume mining uranium ore at tion that will use modern cen- Larsen said. “Now we’re in a cleanest, the cheapest and it’s and overnight towns. It also round of drilling this month a dozen locations in northern trifuge technology. USEC, pinch. It’s emergency time. advanced so much we’re not left some environmental dam- on a largely unexplored side Arizona. formerly the United States We don’t have enough ener- going to have another age, including a huge pile of of fabled Lisbon Valley near Uranium production has a Enrichment Corp. and an arm gy.” Chernobyl. Three Mile Island radioactive uranium tailings Moab, about 314 miles south future again, though the of the federal government U.S. utilities looking at is still in operation, and it’s the government has promised of Salt Lake City. nation hasn’t solved the dis- until 1998, operates a gaseous building or adding reactors are one of the most efficient to move from a bank of the Over forty years, more than posal problem for spent fuel diffusion plant in Paducah, being motivated partly by the plants in the U.S. The new Colorado River near Moab, 80 million pounds of uranium rods, said John D. Parkyn, Ky., where pumps and filters escalating cost of natural gas, designs have vastly improved Utah. ore were taken from Lisbon chairman and chief executive separate lighter uranium and partly by fears the govern- since the 1970s.” Today’s boom doesn’t have Valley. The area was the set- of Private Fuel Storage, a people running around with ting of a Hollywood movie group of nuclear-power utili- Geiger counters. 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PEANUTS by Charles M. Schulz THE BORN LOSER by Art and Chip Sansom

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cate; Zoe Caldwell (1933-), actress, is 73; TODAY’S QUOTE: “Blessed is the man Datebook: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 Walter Koenig (1936-), actor, is 70; Larry who, having nothing to say, abstains from Brown (1940-), basketball coach, is 66; Sam giving wordy evidence of the fact.” -- George Today is the 257th day of 2006 and the of wounds from an assassin’s bullet after Neill (1947-), actor, is 59; Faith Ford (1964- Eliot 86th day of summer. being shot eight days earlier, and Theodore ), actress, is 42; Nas (1973-), rapper, is 33. TODAY’S FACT: The original title of TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1814, Francis Roosevelt was sworn in as his successor. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1868, Tom “The Star Spangled Banner” was “The Scott Key wrote the poem “The Star In 1975, Elizabeth Ann Seton became the Morris achieved the first recorded hole-in- Defense of Fort McHenry.” Spangled Banner” after witnessing the first native-born American saint. one in golf, on a 166-yard hole at the Open TODAY’S MOON: Last quarter moon overnight attack of Fort McHenry. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Margaret Championships. (Sept. 14). In 1901, President William McKinley died Sanger (1879-1966), women’s health advo-

22) -- In meaningful situa- way; later may be too late. household wants to make. It accomplishing your aims, tions, make an effort to man- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- behooves you to go with the even some of the more diffi- ASTROGRAPH age events instead of letting Feb. 19) -- Something you flow. cult ones. them manage you. Success are struggling with is worth TAURUS (April 20-May LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - By Bernice Bede Osol is possible with your guid- the effort, so keep your 20) -- Your friendly ways - Two personal enterprises ance alone. shoulder to the wheel and easily achieve your personal on which you have worked SAGITTARIUS (Nov. keep plugging along; you goals, yet your restlessness very hard are turning out 23-Dec. 21) -- A joint ven- won’t be disappointed by its could continue to have you quite well, yet you may still 22) -- A good friend could be ture looks quite promising yield. looking for more exciting feel unsatisfied. Don’t sur- connected to something you for you even though, after PISCES (Feb. 20-March things to do. render to unproductive hope to achieve. This pal all your input, you might be 20) -- Turn to stimulating GEMINI (May 21-June thoughts. may be quite helpful and relegated to a minor role in and exciting friends who are 20) -- Financial trends are Get a jump on life by supportive of your efforts, Friday, Sept. 15, 2006 the end. No matter, you did an escape from your every- likely to be quite stable for understanding the influ- yet that might not be enough what was needed when it In the year ahead, you for you. Still, be grateful. day routines. Or else, no you, and any activity in this ences which are governing was needed. might be more ambitious LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. matter how well things go, area should work out quite you in the year ahead. Send CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- about fulfilling some per- 23) -- If you have a large you could end up feeling well. But don’t leave any- for your Astro-Graph year- Jan. 19) -- Matters of a sonal desires that have been ambition, now is the time to unfulfilled. thing important hanging. ahead predictions by mail- negotiable nature should neglected. As you achieve try to finalize it. Don’t hold ARIES (March 21-April CANCER (June 21-July ing $2 to Astro-Graph, c/o them one by one, you’ll start back any trump cards you work out rather well for you. 19) -- Even though events 22) -- Focus your energy on this newspaper, P.O. Box to feel better about yourself were thinking of using at a If there is an agreement to have been going well, you what you consider to be your 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092- and where you’re going. later date. be made, attend to it now might still resist any most significant desires. 0167. Be sure to state your VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. while things are going your changes someone in your You’ll be quite adept at zodiac sign. Classified keep you on the right track. 468-3500 12 – THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 TIME OUT Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Puzzlers

THE LEARNING CHALLENGER by Robert Barnett

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 22 -4 -1 21 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion SERU -2 20 21 -2 Unscramble these four Jumbles, ENEO one letter to each square, 21 22 0 19 GCEO to form four ordinary words. -2 0 20 -3 RDSC ROFYT CLUE: MUSIC RELATED ORDER GRID 38 ©2006 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 38 All Rights Reserved.

20 38 N PAADT -2 22 38 OS 0 38 E 38 38 38 38 38 9/14/2006 DECODED MESSAGE: DIONIE

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-4 17 -1 18 CALC Answer here: “ ” OF 17 0 17 -4 ULUS 19 -3 16 -2 (Answers tomorrow) &GRA Jumbles: KINKY HABIT WHITEN TRUDGE Yesterday’s -2 16 -2 18 Answer: What devoted archaeology students do VITY before final exams — THEY “DIG” IN 9/13/2006 Wife is tired of her husband’s crude sexual habits Dear Annie: I have been married for 30 Dear Annie: What can I do about people Now, I can take her to the doctor for checkups, years to a man who has a voracious appetite for who cut into conversations? One could be and when she is sick, I can fill her prescriptions. sex. It’s a nightmare. We can’t drive anywhere responding to a question, and someone breaks in There are nearly 8.3 million uninsured kids in without his bugging me to sit topless in the car ANNIE’S MAILBOX mid-sentence with something totally unrelated. I the United States. Most are eligible for low-cost so he can ogle me and fondle my breasts. It’s By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar have observed this with others besides me. or free health care coverage through Medicaid such a turn off, I can’t stand it. Sometimes I People barely get a sentence completed. Please or SCHIP. Programs exist in every state and the oblige simply to keep the peace, but it really suggest some ways to respond. -- Cut Off District of Columbia, but parents may not know makes me angry. He’s even suggested it when After 30 years of “keeping the peace,” he has Dear Cut Off: People have short attention their kids are eligible. Like me, they may our grandchildren are sleeping in the back seat. every confidence that you will eventually coop- spans. Or they may be afraid if they don’t say assume that because they work, they probably He complains that I don’t initiate sex very erate, and he undoubtedly thinks you should be whatever pops into their heads, they’ll forget make too much money to qualify. Parents often and that on the few occasions I do, all I flattered that he still finds you sexually exciting. what it was. There are some who think their should call toll-free 1- 877-KIDS-NOW (1-877- want is to make love in bed. He prefers going If everything else in your marriage is good, words are more important than yours, and, of 543-7669) to find out if their uninsured children outside. By the way, I use the term “make love” we’d tolerate a certain amount of this (although course, some folks are just rude. It’s perfectly can be covered, and everyone can help by telling loosely. I don’t believe he’s ever made love to you risk being cited for indecent exposure if you OK to say politely, “Sorry, I wasn’t finished,” parents about these programs and urging them me. In my view, his fantasies make it something are topless in your car, and we say absolutely no and continue. to call for information. less than love. such shenanigans with the grandchildren in the Dear Annie: For a long time, my employer Parents should put health coverage at the top I need to know if this is normal behavior for back seat). However, if your resentment is over- was not able to offer health care coverage to my of the list of things their kids need for school. If a 55-year-old man. -- Tired of It All in the whelming or indicative of other problems, it’s daughter and me, and I couldn’t afford to buy it kids stay healthy and get the medical care they Midwest time to discuss it with a counselor who will help on my own. A trip to the doctor led to a choice need, they are more likely to succeed in school Dear Tired: Has your husband always been your husband understand that his public ogling between filling a prescription or filling the and in life. -- Sonya Bumpers, Birmingham, like this? If so, his aging will not slow things and fondling make you feel like an object refrigerator. Ala. down unless he develops a medical problem. instead of a loved one. Fortunately, I learned that my daughter was Dear Sonya Bumpers: Many thanks for eligible for my state’s Children’s Health writing. Parents, if your children do not have THURSDAY EVENING Insurance Program, or SCHIP. 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PUBLIC NOTICE HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 673-06 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 9-14/06 Dental asst. in Willits 620-06 Notice of Public Hearing EMPLOYMENT All Shifts FT & PT Banking Floating Admin- 646-06 Available!!! RMS & Loan approx. 30 hrs/wk. istrative Assistant 8-24,31,9-7,14/06 668-06 USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Pro- and TRAINING 9-7,14,21,28/06 No experience Servicing Clerk Experienced only. 3/4 time 30 hrs. wk. FICTITIOUS 9-14,21,28/10-5/06 gram (CSFP) administered by the Redwood WORKER I FICTITIOUS needed. Higher wage Savings Bank of Send resume w/refer- must have 1-2 yrs BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS Empire Food Bank serves low-income preg- Mendocino BUSINESS NAME with experience. Mendocino County ences to: Box 01072, office exp. Gen. of- STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME nant and postpartum women, children 0-6 STATEMENT County This year’s seniors is accepting appli- c/o Ukiah Daily Jour- fice tasks, back up STATEMENT years of age and seniors over 60 years old in File No.: 2006-F0440 File No.: 2006-F0595 Department of welcome. Full train- cations for RMS & nal, P.O. Box 749, admin support. Prof. File No.: 2006-F0622 Sonoma, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and THE FOLLOWING THE FOLLOWING Social Services ing provided. Drug Loan Servicing Ukiah, CA 95482. in Word, Excel & THE FOLLOWING Mendocino Counties. There is a public hear- PERSON(S) IS PERSON(S) IS Job Alliance testing required, can- Clerk at our Ukiah Outlook. Exc. writ- PERSON(S) IS ing on CSFP on September 28, 2006 at 1 (ARE) DOING BUSI- (ARE) DOING BUSI- Program nabis not tested for Main Office. Main- DIESEL ten & oral comm. (ARE) DOING BUSI- p.m. at Redwood Empire Food Bank, 3320 In- NESS AS: Fort Bragg Only hire. Assist disabled tains integrity of the MECHANIC skills. must be able NESS AS: NESS AS: dustrial Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 for pub- B.G. Ranch and Biweekly Salary in their home and on banks Relationship Excel. pay, good to travel to Lake & UKIFILM New Land Improve- lic comment on the program services. All in- Mendocino $1258-$1530 outings. Call for inter- Management Sys- benefits. 3 yrs. min. Mendo ctys on rotat- P.O. Box 1924 ment terested parties attend or mail comments to Campground Seeking individuals view. 485-5168, tem. Serves as exp. Good DMV ing schedule, have Ukiah, CA 95482 74000 Dobie Lane CSFP/REFB at the above address. This is an 9601 N. Hwy 1 to facilitate a 485-0165 backup to various record. 462-6721 reliable trans. Must Monika Anthony Covelo, Ca 95428 equal opportunity program. If you believe that Mendocino, client’s transistion loan documentation pass background Sheldon Gay Smith you have been discriminated against because AUTO TECH FT DRIVER 1485 Fir Terrace CA 95640 from public assis- and clerical func- check, pre-employ- 74000 Dobie Lane of your race, color, national origin, sex or Exp. helpful but will CLASS C Drive Mavourneen tance to employ- tions. Requires ad- ment phys & TB, Covelo, Ca 95428 handicap, write immediately to the Secretary train right person. $8/hr. Local route. Ukiah, CA 95482 O’Conner ment. Exp. in voca- vanced skills in clean DMV. Mail This business is con- of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250 Benefits. P.U. app. at 544-3634 This business is con- P.O. Box 396/ tional guidance or computer windows resumes to: Attn: ducted by an Individ- 575 S. State St. 10502 Kelly St. employment coun- environment. Mini- HR P.O. Box 422 ducted by an Individ- ual. The registrant Banking DRIVER deliver Mendocino, HELP seling and some mum keyboarding Ukiah, CA 95482 or ual. The registrant commenced to trans- F/T Member in our van. Starting CA 95640 10 NOTICES 120 WANTED college preferred. skill: 45 wpm. fax to: (707) commenced to trans- act business under Service Represen- $8 hr. Progressive This business is con- Full time w/benefits. Apply in person at 462-6994. Facility act business under the fictitious business POTTER VALLEY IN-HOME CARE tatives (Tellers) pay increase, + ducted by an Individ- Closes: 9/29/06. Savings Bank #’s 175001273, the fictitious business name or names listed HIGH SCHOOL WORKERS Mendo Lake Credit medical. 489-5115 ual. The registrant For info call 200 N. School St. 176800756 & above on September REUNION Union is seeking an name or names listed commenced to trans- NEEDED 707-467-5866 or Ukiah, CA ELECTRICIAN 237000563. EOE 11, 2006. Endorsed- 1965, 1966 & 1967 outgoing individual above on September act business under In-Home apply online: By Monday, Redwood Sawmill Filed on September Committee is Supportive who enjoys working 9th , 2004. En- the fictitious business www.mss.ca.gov Sept. 18, 2006 at located in Cloverdale. Ford ‘91 1ton crew 11, 2006 at the Men- looking for Services Public with the public. cur- dorsed-Filed on June name or names listed “Career 4:00 p.m. Experience necessa- cab, 4 wh.dr., 5th wh docino County Clerks the following Authority Referral rently we have a F/T above on August 28, Opportunties” EOE/AA m/f/v/d ry. Knowledge in all hitch, 8000lb. winch. 16, 2006 at the Men- Office. classmates: Registry MSR position open 2006. Endorsed-Filed aspects of electrical 103K, runs great. docino County Clerks /s Sheldon Smith Workers needed to in our Ukiah branch. on August 28, 2006 BOOKKEEPER mill maintenance. $5000. 485-0232 Office. SHELDON SMITH 1965 provide domestic Veteran Candidates with PC at the Mendocino Must have good ana- Full charge book- /s Monika Anthony Linda Watts services & personal Services proficiency, demon- MUST HAVE EXP. County Clerks Office. lytical problem solv- keeper. FT/PT if very care to aged, blind Representative strated cash han- IN BOOKEEPING. MONIKA ANTHONY /s Mavoureen 672-06 ing skills. Wages efficient. Must be 1966 or disabled per- dling experience Contact Gloria, O’Conner 9-14/06 Mendocino DOE. Benefits. proficient w/ Quick- 633-06 Stephen Earl (66) sons. $8.50 per and strong customer David 462-8653 MAVOUREEN NOTICE OF County Fax resume to books system & be 8-31,9-7,14,21/06 Louis Glazier (66) hour. Health Bene- service skills in a O’CONNER APPLICATION Department of Cabinet Maker/ Ken 707-894-4632 self motivated. Wide FICTITIOUS fits (50 hours banking or retail en- 648-06 FOR CHANGE IN Social Services Assembler for or apply in person at variety of office BUSINESS NAME 1967 worked a month vironment and bilin- 9-7,14,21,28/06 OWNERSHIP OF Cloverdale Co. an 31401 McCray Road, functions for a small Susan Anderson minimum) and Salary: $2726- gual is a +. We offer STATEMENT FICTITIOUS ALCOHOLIC BEV- Exp’d custom/prod. Cloverdale. production busi- Gloria Baughman Workers Compen- $3314/Monthly competitive salary, File No.: 2006-F0528 BUSINESS NAME ERAGE LICENSE F/T, wage ness. Send reply to James Murray sation Insurance. Interview, counsel, excellent benefits, THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT Date of Filing DOE/Bnfts. Entry level tech box 01073, c/o Deborah Walker Tasks may include and assist veterans business casual & PERSON(S) IS File No.: 2006-F0574 Application: Apply Classic Mill /glassware washer. Ukiah Daily Journal, Denise Walker cleaning, cooking, and/or their de- NO Saturdays. THE FOLLOWING September 8, 2006 3033 Coffey Ln. 40 + hrs/wk. Apply in P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, (ARE) DOING BUSI- Wayne Haux laundry, bathing, pendents in the Send or email (jen- PERSON(S) IS To Whom It May preparation of S Rosa behind gym. person at Alpha Labs CA 95482-0749. NESS AS: and feeding. Must [email protected]) CASE MANAGER (ARE) DOING BUSI- Concern: claims for available 208 Mason St. Ukiah, BANNERS & SIGNS Please call: consent to be Resume to Mendo F/T in Ukiah, to help Graveyard shift NESS AS: The Name(s) of the benefits. Current Ca. No phone 195 E. Gobbi St. Yvonne - 468-3506 fingerprinted for Lake Credit Union, the elderly avoid WORKING with kids, NOVEDADES Applicant(s) is/are: vacancy to cover calls please Ukiah, CA 95482 or Star - 462-4360 a criminal back- P.O. Box 1410 nursing home place- small homelike envi- AMADA APPLE AB ENTER- Ukiah and Willits. EXECUTIVE ground check, Ukiah, CA 95482 ment. MSW pref’d; or ronment, good pay & Michael Scott 1258 N. State St PRISES INC. Education and ex- ASSISTANT provide references, Fax (707) 468-0350 BSW or related benefits. Fax resume 2801 Boonville Rd. Ukiah, CA 95482 The applicants listed perience. F/T w/busy Prop. and attend an degree w/case mgmt to 463-6957 Ukiah, CA 95482 Remedios Nunez above are applying to LOST & Apply by 9/29/06 Mgt. firm. Must be orientation class. Banking exp. Competitive Guidiville Indian Lorelei Scott 1258 N. State St the Department of Al- 30 FOUND to HR Dept. dependable, detail Applications and Loan Documentation salary& exc. benefits. Rancheria 2801 Boonville Rd. Ukiah, CA 95482 coholic Beverage Male neutered dog, 579 Low Gap Rd., oriented & able orientation are Specialist Resume, cov. ltr. to Tutors, p/t for our Amada Nunez Control to sell alco- lab mix, red w/ gold Ukiah, CA 95482 to multi-task. Ukiah, CA 95482 available in Savings Bank of MSSP, 301 S. State education center. 1260 N State St holic beverages at: eyes, approx 8 mos 707-463-4261 Computer skills & This business is con- Spanish through Mendocino County St. Ukiah, 95482. EOE Compensation com- Ukiah,CA 95482 1201 AIRPORT to 1 yr. black collar w/TDD 800-735- min. 2 yrs. prev. ducted by Husband the Willits office. To is accepting appli- mensurate with This business is con- PARK BLVD. no tags. Found 9-12 2929; Job Line CNA’s F/T, P/T, office exp. req. & Wife. The regis- apply, call in Ukiah cations for Loan quals. and exp. Must ducted by a General UKIAH, CA 95482- @ 5051 N. State St. 707-463-5424 or days & PM’s. Benefit pkg. avail. trants commenced to 467-5875, in Fort Documentation present clean DMV Partnership. The 7400 485-8454 website: Great working cond. Applications avail Bragg 962-1150, or Specialist at our REALTY WORLD with application. transact business un- registrants com- For the following type www.co.mendo Apply in person in Willits 456-3752 Ukiah Main Office. SELZER REALTY 462-3682 der the fictitious busi- menced to transact of License: Valley View Skilled REWARD cino.ca.us/hr. Responsible for the 300 E. Gobbi St., 47-ON-SALE Nursing Center, HAIRSTYLISTS, ness name or names business under the NO QUESTIONS accurate prepara- Ukiah GENERAL EATING SENIOR 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah ESTHETICIAN, & listed above on Sept. fictitious business SUBSTITUTE tion of loan docu- PLACE ASKED!!! PROGRAM COMMERCIAL ASSISTANTS: 1, 2006. Endorsed- name or names listed TEACHERS ments and assisting Exp. Servers, Department of STOLEN Shag Salon & Supply Filed on July 27, above on August 15, SPECIALIST other Loan Servic- DRIVER Back Waiters. Alcoholic Beverage NEEDED is looking for enthusi- 2006.Endorsed-Filed Chihuahua Mendocino ing areas as time w/class A or B Dishwasher. 2006 at the Mendoci- Control Alternative astic team players to on August 15, 2006 “Chiquis” allows. Previous license, year around Exp. Bartender no County Clerks Of- Santa Rosa County Education join a fast growing at the Mendocino Loan or Banking position, consistent Apply in person 13401 fice. District Office with red collar Department of Teachers S. Hwy 101 Hopland salon. We offer sal- County Clerks Office. experience is pref- hours, benefits /s/Michael W. Scott 50 D ST ROOM 130 with heart tag Social Services @ $125/day ary, commisison, pd /s/Amada Nunez erable. Requires include health, Families United - SANTA ROSA, CA Family and Mendocino vac. & educatiton. No MICHAEL W. SCOTT AMADA NUNEZ with phone no. retirement, holiday, Respite seeks In- Children’s County Office of advanced skills in phone calls please. Stop 95404 from Lake Mendo. vacation, etc. 637-06 Services Division Education computer windows Home & Behavior by 1252 Airport Park (707) 576-2165 Sun. 9/3 from car. Job description 8-31,9-7,14,21/06 Salary $1688- Must have a valid enviroment,spread- Respite Wrkrs. in Blvd. Ste. A2 to apply. 674-06 Fawn w/white back and application FICTITIOUS $2052 bi-wkly California teaching sheet and word Mendo. Co. Provide feet. available at Head Start Teacher BUSINESS NAME 9-14,21,28/10-5/06 Responsible for credential, or a 30- processing. Mini- meaningful interac- Needs medical attn. SOLID WASTES and Sub-Teacher FICTITIOUS policy and proce- day substitute per- mum keyboarding tion & qual. care for STATEMENT 3 yr. old little girl OF WILLITS, INC. Positions available. BUSINESS NAME dure development, mit or be qualified skill: 50 wpm. children & adults File No.: 2006-F0598 very sad. She can’t 351 Franklin Ave., Please apply or STATEMENT developing and to apply for a 30- Apply in person at w/developmental dis- THE FOLLOWING sleep at night and Willits 459-4845 send resume to: File No.: 2006-0627 conducting staff de- day substitute per- Savings Bank abilities (some with Pinoleville Native PERSON(S) IS wants her doggie THE FOLLOWING velopment training mit (BA/BS degree 200 N. School St. COOK - P/T&F/T behavior challenges). American Head Start (ARE) DOING BUSI- PERSON(S) IS back. 463-1137 programs, updating and have passed Ukiah, CA Senior assisted All wrkrs are reqrd. to 367 N. State St. Ste. NESS AS: (ARE) DOING BUSI- PLEASE reference material, the CBEST test). By Monday, living. Apply at attend staff trainings. 204, Ukiah, Ca. 95482 707-463-1454 BC ENTERPRISES NESS AS: IF ANYONE SAW contract and report For an application Sept. 18, 2006 at 1343 S. Dora St. Must have, or be willing to obtain a TB 441 North State St. WAGON WHEEL ANYTHING RE: development, stat- packet call 4:00 p.m. COOK Health Secretary EOE/AA m/f/v/d test, CPR, First Aid Ukiah, CA 95482 MOTEL THIS DOG PLEASE istical analysis and 707-467-5012 or Breakfast & Lunch Guidiville Indian Certs. All staff must Clayton Carlson CALL SO THIS budgetary monitor- email [email protected] In a fast paced Rancheria 462-3682. 75860 Covelo Rd get a criminal record 617 West Standley LITTLE GIRL CAN ing. College degree Continuous Customer Service setting. Exp. a plus. F/T $10.50/hr. Must Covelo, Ca 95428 clearance. Costs for HAVE HER DOGGIE desirable and expe- Recruitment Representative Apply within present clean DMV St. Jeffrey S Bonifield req. are paid by Fam- BACK!!!! rience required. EOE Savings Bank of with applications. Ukiah, CA 95482 75860 Covelo Rd Schat’s Bakerie’s ilies United. Wrk is For info call Mendocino County Ask for Lisa or Phil Home Care Options Carrie L. Brigham Covelo, Ca 95428 There’s no NCO Rural PT to FT, as sched- 707-467-5866 has one full-time 113 W. Perkins St. seeks caregivers for 350 N. Spring St. Vina W. Bonifield Communities Child uled. In-Home Res- or go to: Ukiah. PT & FT & live in. Ukiah, CA 95482 75860 Covelo Rd telling what Care Program Director CSR position open pite Workers $7.90 www.mss.ca.gov Counselor EOE. 462-6888 This business is con- Covelo, Ca 95428 to “Career - Ukiah at our Hopland p/hr. Behavior Res- This business is con- you’ll dig Program Director Branch. Cash Tapestry Family pite Workers $9.50 NCO Head Start - ducted by a General Opportunities.” Services ducted by Husband SHY DANIEL Req. a BA pref in handling & custom- hr. Mileage reim- Ukiah - PARENT Partnership. The up in the IS LOST! Closes 9/29/06. Support Counselor & Wife. The regis- ECE or Child care fo- er service skills req- bursed w/ proof of INVOLVEMENT registrants com- 4 miles up Dos cus, 5 yrs exp; Un- to work w/children in COORDINATOR l/ll trants commenced to classifieds! Rios Rd. in Layton- Are you a go-getter, uired. Must pass Ins. & valid CDL menced to transact derstand budgeting afterschool program Some college & exp. transact business un- ville on Tues. 8/22. love people & may or Teller Test to qual- Families United - business under the He went from the may not have a pas- for non-profit, starts in community & Respite at Req. Oversee parent der the fictitious busi- at $4378-$4597/mo. fictitious business Great deals on items Ukiah Shelter to a sion for cooking? Be ify for interview. homes in Ukiah. 1-800-640-3992 or involmnt svs for low ness name or names DOQ; FT, Bene incl. name or names listed you need! foster home to help your own boss & Bilingual desirable. Req. AA, BA, MA or 707-263-3921. inc families of chil- listed above on Sep- gain some confi- Health, Dental, Vi- above on August 29, make an average of Apply in person at MSW & exp. w/chil- Deadline 9/22 dren 0-5 yrs in tember 13, 2006. En- dence. He got sion, STD-LTD, EAP, dren in mental 2006. Endorsed- loose and took off. $20-$50 an hour or Savings Bank Lk/Mendo Co’s. Bilin- dorsed-Filed on Sep- 403(b), pd hol., vac & health or rehabilita- Fast Growing Co. If you have seen more. Contact Inde- sick lv. For appl & job 200 N. School St. gual pref. $13.77- Filed on August 29, tember 13, 2006 at tive setting. $18-$21 with opportunity for him please call pendent Sales Direc- desc; contact NCO Ukiah, CA 14.76/hr DOQ. Must 2006 at the Mendoci- the Mendocino Coun- Sage at 463-4287 /hr depend on advancement. FT or tors & Trainers for 800-606-5550 x 302 By Monday, submit NCO app: no County Clerks Of- ty Clerks Office. or Robin at 984- education & exp. PT positions avail. 800-606-5550x302. Call Today 8860. Anderson The Pampered Chef, or www.ncoinc.org. Sept. 18, 2006 at fice. /s/Jeffrey S. Bonifield Colleen-707-489-9660 Benefits. 463-3300 Apply Tower Mart, Closes 5PM 9/18 Valley Animal Res- Closes 5 pm, 9/29/06 4:00 p.m. /s/Clayton Carlson JEFFREY S. BONI- 468-3500 cue. or Karin-707-972-6096 (Postmarks not ac- for app. packet. 180 N. Main St. (postmark not ac- Clayton Carlson FIELD cepted) EOE EOE/AA m/f/v/d Apply by 9/29/06 Willits. cepted). EOE 14-THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP APARTMENTS WANTED TO MISC. GARAGE CARS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 300 UNFURNISHED 380 SHARE RENT 480 FOR SALE 590 SALES 680 FOR SALE Now hiring! RECYCLING SOCIAL SERVICES Executive Accounts Sml. tri-level 1bd. Lrg. rm. $475. SPA-Deluxe ‘06 Moving-Great stuff. Accura 1998 - 128K, Howard Hospital Journeymen drywall COORDINATOR ENTHUSIASTS Manager. Interested Priv.yd. new appl. $475 dep. Util. incl. model. 30 jets. Sat. & Sun. 7-2. really clean. AT, tint- Opportunities hangers, drywall fin- Req. accounting WANTED ON applicants should W/D. $1100/mo. House priv. Therapy seat. Never Knob Hill & ed windows. $6800. ● RN: ICU per diem ishers & PT laborers bkrd, excellent knowl- THE COAST! email resume to re- Cent. loca. 489-0201 468-0244 used. Warr.Can del. 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Both parents Sat & Sun 9-1 Elec. win., Dr. RWD Records FT PM home care for needy ● File Clerk Rad/ may call 274-1223 or variety of full time 1bd1ba. $660 MUSICAL on site. Call Scott 1775 Ridge Road Def. CC. Very cln. 30 clients. Flex hrs. new GARDEN HIM FT fax to 274-8820. and part time sched- Hud OK. INSTRUMENTS 357-1731 in Rogina Heights. mpg hwy. $2200/obo. mileage reimburse- OFFICE PARK 410 HowardHospital.com ules available. No 485-8627, 489-6374 Now Hiring! Davy ment Medical bene- Spaces from 445sqft Antique Piano Wings Boxer Puppies AKC or call 456-3105 similar experience is CENTURY 21 Sat 10-2 ONLY! Tree. Must be 18 fits avail. Please call To 726sqft. & up & Son late 1800’s Champ lines. Brindle EXAMINERS required. Just a love Les Ryan Realty 2151 Arroyo Rd have CDL, realible 800-462-0717 x101 SPRING RENT maple, rare 4th pedal & fawns. 3M3F. NEEDED!! for people and a de- Property Management (Dearwood) Furn., Live in Aid for elder- trans. OJT. 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Thurs., Sept. 7 at in a home setting. 300 hshld items, canning ‘90. $750/obo 159K efits pkg. Cold Creek Or will train right per- Guaranteed. 485-1216 the Ukiah Shelter. Call Cindy 468-9331 TRUE TO LIFE 1&2bd Apts. availa- HOMES jars ect. Thurs-Sun Runs strong. Nds Compost 485-5966 son. Drug testing & We are CHILDREN’S ble on N. Main & N. FOR RENT MISC. clean DMV. Pay DOE+ Servers 330 9-3.1540 Sanford work.As is. 485-1892 SERVICES Bush $725/$795/mo, FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL LUBE TECHS benefits 462-7704 Host/Hostess $1200/mo Hopland 480 Ranch Rd. seeks 2 additional no pets. 462-4759 AND BIG!!!! REAL ESTATE LINE TECHS Apply in person country home 2bdrm AIR COMPRESSOR. All must go! PETS CARE TECH homes for Shelter There are also WANTED ADVISORS Zack’s 1430 N State 7.5 hp elect. Ingersal 710 2bth 1/4 acre, N/P other puppies Sun 7-4. 654 Willow PARTS DEPT PT & FT. Must be Care program 2bd. 1 ba. AC, Re- Rand upright. 24.3 Wanted to buy dou- Service Coordinator Applicants need to 744-1615/529-7503 available to adopt. Ave. Gas wall htr, positions opening in avail. wkends & holi- frig, stv, wtr, garb. cfm@90psi. Less than ble wide mobile for Behavior Respite have at least 1 spare 5hrs. New $1800+, Come on down Honda 50, coffee/end fast growing new car days. Wages DOE. sewer pd. No pets. 2 bd, $800/mo, incl home furnished in Services. $15 p/hr to bdrm to house a child Sell for $1400/bo. and meet us at tables, camp gear, dealership. Job description & 1586 N. Bush $800 + elec. mobile hm, 13 Ukiah park.744-1457. apply in person only. start. Benefits. Mile- for up to 30 days. $800 462-1396 707-485-0413 298 Plant Rd., clothes & misc. Apply on line please Guaranteed monthly mi W. of Cloverdale Blue Ribbon Pets age. Flex. 30-40 hrs Ukiah or call our MOBILES thurstonautoplaza.com allotment. Generous 2bd. upstairs apt. on Hwy 128, Yorkville Cadillac Deville ‘90 Yard Sale 5290 N. State st. p/wk. Must have 2 friend Sage at 720 FOR SALE Mail Order Co. increase upon place- 611 S. Oak St. 894-1854 $3,500 Antique Oak Sat 7-till gone! Ukiah yrs. exp. (personal or 463-4782. Ander- FREE 12’x56’ mobile located in Ukiah has ment. Income tax-ex- $750 + $750 dep. lg. dining table & 537 Redwood Ave professional) in De- 2bd1.5ba mobile son Valley Animal home Good cond. 56’ job openings for the Pinoleville Pomo empt. Exp. with chil- 462-4262 chairs $100. Antique Lots of great stuff!! velopmental Disabili- w/office & 2 car gar. Rescue. awning & skirting. following positions: Nation Vocational dren req. Parents will reproduction oak ties field; 1 yr. exp. in N/S, N/P No sec. 8 Yard Sale Sat 8-2. Rehabilitation receive training, + So- 2br Cute Cen. loc. entertainment center Must move. 995- • Order processor admin. capacity incl. $950mo. + dep + 411 Cochrane Ave. Administrative cial Worker, in-home NP No sec. 8. $200. 272-1648 or 49 TRAINING - Call for 2514 2500 Old Hwy • Inventory Clerk exp. recruiting, train- support & respite. utils. 485-6560 Treadmill, large Red- Assistant. For $725+ dep. To view new schedule. 53 Clearlake, CA • Customer Service ing & supervising Need 1 or 2-parent Excel. cond. wood picnic table etc. application & job call 472-0322 3 bdrm 2 bth office, Blue Ribbon Pets. Bookkeeper staff; 1 yr. exp or homes, with 1 parent Ca. King. foam • description contact: Cent. vac. yard serv- 5290 N. State St. REC VEH REAL ESTATE 472-0219 or fax educ. in behavioral home full time. Home 625 N. STATE ST. mattress. $500. 770 Lenora Steele at ice, N/P, $1650/mo + Ukiah. 485-8454 CAMPING resume to sciences field. with no more than 1 PARK PLACE 459-9299 610 1Have equity in your 707-463-1454 biological child con- 1 bd. $725-$775 dep. 485-7824 after 5 GARAGE ‘93 28’ Bounder property? Income 472-0228 Manage day-to-day Fire Wood For Sale Program Director, sidered. 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. Avail 10-1. 590 SALES Motor Home. Class or credit problems? operations of behav- Retirees invited to Can Deliver. Mature PT living Transition Age Pool/garg. 462-5009 3bd/2b Ranch Style 3-Family Yard & A. 41K mi. Excl. Unusual property ior respite program. apply. Contact TLC 485-1271 or 272- assist. for recuperat- Youth Program: FT, Home-Westside 2 car Plant Sale. Fri-Sat 8- cond. $17,500.462- Interest rates as low as 1% Must have excel. ve- 707-463-1100 ALDERWOOD APTS 6967 Eddie ing grandfather in Ukiah. Oversee 7 gar. Drive by 1370 4. 428 Park Blvd. 8763 or 621-0802 Need cash out? 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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 734.57 feet; Storage: 63,583 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 125 cfs Outflow: 206 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .066 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .60 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .025 ppm (.25 ppm)

“We believe the way to do DC. bers that, as an employee of Services (RCS) in Ukiah. “I SEIU that is to bring workers “These representatives are SEIU Local 707, he shares Day want my building to look together based on the kind of likely to be somewhat out of their concerns, but does not good.” work they do,” Steck said. “In touch with both the workers expect a purging of staff. He Continued from Page 1 At RCS, the task at hand Continued from Page 1 order to have a strong move- they are to represent, as well suggests they adopt an out- was to help paint the roof, win- who do similar work. ment, workers need to be as having no relationship with look of “cautious optimism.” Street Project. “We are very dow and door trim green, and Essentially, all local unions organized, and the group local government manage- Should “Unite to Win” fortunate and blessed to have RCS had a local volunteer and that represent the public ser- needs to be large enough to ment,” a press release from pass, members will have the the Fetzer landscape crew out painter show up to help spruce vice sector would be merged effectively pursue initiatives the group said. opportunity to be involved here to help us with our pro- up the building. into four regional unions, at local, state and even federal Drumm and Steck do not with the crafting of the vision, jects.” “I really believe in volun- Senior Field Representative levels that affect public ser- anticipate such a change. structure and bylaws for their At the Buddy Eller Center teerism,” said John McCowen, new regional local. for Local 707 Tom Drumm vice.” “We fully expect that there homeless shelter there were City Council member and vol- The board of directors of should be a fairly seamless Ballots were mailed this many jobs to be done by more unteer painter for the day. “I said. Local 707, which has week to all members who membership in both SEIU Local 707 supports the transition,” Steck said. than 10 volunteers. There were showed up at the rally this plan. If anything, Drumm said he would be affected, and com- volunteers planting radishes, morning and asked Bob where Mendocino and Sonoma pleted ballots must be post- counties, would join the A group calling itself SEIU believes the reorganization spinach, peas and green beans they needed the most help and I marked by Oct. 6 to be count- in the fairly large, vibrant gar- came out here. Northern Local along with 30 Members for a Democratic will result in more, not fewer, ed. other counties. Other regions Union, however, fears that local branches in the Northern den. “You don’t lose anything by Local 707 will hold an “I like gardening and I’ve are the Central North, Central local SEIU organizations that region. helping people. There is always informational meeting about never been down here before,” a personal reward when you South and South. have established working rela- “The only way we can be the plan at 6 tonight at the said Sandy Ford, a first-year help people,” he said. General Manager for Local tionships with their member- effective is by having close SEIU office in Ukiah, 655 volunteer from the Savings 707 Bill Steck said “Unite to The agencies where volun- ship will be replaced by repre- ties to the community,” Steck Kings Court, Suite 100. Bank of Mendocino County. teers provided their services Win” is about getting the best sentatives directed by SEIU said. Katie Mintz can be reached at “It is a good feeling to hear and were: The Buddy Eller Center services for its members. headquarters in Washington, Drumm said he tells mem- [email protected]. help out with this program.” at the Ford Street Project, There were also members of Plowshares, Big Brothers and the Fetzer landscape crew till- Big Sisters, NCO’s Head Start Sunni Arabs contend that they are in fact controlled by Shiite ing, weed whacking and main- and Early Head Start centers, Briefly politicians and clerics. taining the garden to help pro- Willits Community Services, vide food for people who are the Ukiah Community Center, Continued from Page 2 Florida mother’s suicide shakes up homeless or who are in need, the Ukiah Senior Center, the missing-boy case, but still no answers which helps to bring a great Safe Passage Family Service Although police initially suggested the gunman had killed deal of pride to the volunteers. Center in Fort Bragg, the Red- himself, Police Director Yvan DeLorme later said at a news LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — Two weeks after telling police “This is the third year that wood Children's Services and conference that “based on current information, the suspect was that her son had been snatched from his crib, Melinda Duckett Fetzer has been doing this and the Mendocino Youth Project. killed by police.” CBC-TV showed police with guns drawn found herself reeling in an interview with TV’s famously pros- it’s always nice to help out the The local employers that standing behind a police cruiser as a SWAT team swarmed the ecutorial Nancy Grace. Before it was over, Grace was pounding community,” said Bruce volunteered their time and 12-acre campus. A bloody body covered in a yellow sheet lay her desk and loudly demanding to know: “Where were you? Williams, property mainte- employees were: the Saving next to a police cruiser near an entrance to a school building. Why aren’t you telling us where you were that day?” nance supervisor at Fetzer. “All Bank of Mendocino County, A day after the taping, Duckett, 21, shot herself to death, the guys on our crew came out the City of Ukiah, the County Bodies of 65 men found dumped in deepening the mystery of what happened to the boy. here to help and they all get a of Mendocino, Redwood Cred- and around Baghdad, police say Police have refused to say whether she left a suicide note, lot of pride out of this.” it Union, Fetzer Vineyards, and said nothing they have found so far in their investigation of Fetzer donated about 10 First Five Mendocino, Wells BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The leader of Iraq’s biggest Sunni her death has shed light on the whereabouts of her 2-year-old yards of compost and its land- Fargo Bank, the Ukiah Valley Arab group demanded Wednesday that the beleaguered Shiite- son, Trenton. Investigators have stopped short of calling her a scape crew to the Ford Street Medical Center, Friedman's led government take steps to disarm militias after police said suspect but have focused increasing attention on her move- Project, Rental Solutions Home Improvement, Mike the bodies of 65 tortured men were dumped in and around ments just before the boy vanished and the notes, computer, donated the tractor and North Walker from Costco in Santa Baghdad. On a violent day even by the standards of Baghdad, camera and other items seized from her house. American Organics helped to Rosa, who donated all the bot- car bombs, mortars and other attacks also killed at least 39 peo- Duckett’s family members disputed any suggestion that she provide sand for the benches. tled water at this event, and ple and wounded dozens. Two U.S. soldiers also were killed, hurt her son. They said that the strain of her son’s disappearance “I came out here because many others. one in enemy action in restive Anbar province on Monday and pushed her to the brink, and the media sent her over the edge. they said they needed some “What we saw when we the other in a roadside bombing south of Baghdad on Tuesday, people to help with some pro- went out to the various sites the U.S. military command said. charges and on a federal hold jects so me and Zach volun- was that the volunteers did a teered to help,” said Anthony The attacks have been unrelenting despite a security crack- for immigration violations. great job,” Jordan said. “Also down around the capital by 12,000 U.S. and Iraqi troops. The Arrests Aguilar, 22, of Ukiah. Aguilar the agencies were very thank- The runaway girl was and Zachary Elliott, 21, of more than 1,500 violent deaths last month at the height of the found on the property and ful for all the help they joint operation speak to the difficulties in restoring any sem- Continued from Page 1 Sacramento were helping to fill arrested on suspicion of being received. This was a very suc- blance of security to this sprawling city of 6 million people. sandbags and stacking them cessful day for all who were Although Sunni Arabs operate some death squads, the vast buy marijuana from the peo- under the influence of a con- together to form a bench to be ple who lived there. trolled substance, believed to involved.” majority are run by Shiite militias and gangs. covered with plaster and tile to For more information about With the assistance of the be methamphetamine. The mark the entrance into the gar- Shiite political groups, including those in power, claim that how you can volunteer your Major Crimes Task Force, girl’s name is being withheld den. armed militias have nothing to do with them and that their own time locally, visit www.united- military wings were disarmed months ago and turned into social deputies arrested Ayala and because she is a minor. “This kind of help, to local Gonzalez and booked them Ben Brown can be reached at businesses in need, is great for waysml.org or www.volunteer- and humanitarian groups. They claim that armed groups and solutions.org. The Ukiah militias are “rogue” elements beyond their control, but many into the county jail on drug [email protected]. our communities,” said Jordan. “I came out of retirement to United Way branch can also be reached at 462-4483. help and work for United Way, James Arens can be reached at listed at a value of $10,467,700 “It was a chain reaction ... and I can’t thank the communi- [email protected]. Crops in 2005, over $3,000,000 more Fires it was a domino effect,” he ty and volunteers enough for than 2004’s totals. Livestock said. their help and support.” • Willits • Traffic was not rerouted, “I’ve heard about this pro- NOYO THEATRE 459-NOYO (6696) and poultry products marked a Continued from Page 1 Visit us at our website www.cinemawest.com Continued from Page 1 even though the line was hot gram at work and it’s a great small increase at $6,684,800 in INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES when it dropped onto the thing,” said Denise Roumban- 7:00PM WED & THUS ONLY $60,141,500. The last years 2005 from $6,179,500 in 2004, blazes in the area. “As the first engine was highway, because by the time is, a volunteer from the Savings PG that winegrapes produced according to the report. Worldplay more than timber were in getting on scene they noticed emergency personnel arrived Bank of Mendocino County. 2001, 2002 and 2003. Nursery production also there was a fire where they it had already de-energized, “It’s something that I’ve Invincible saw a slight increase at always wanted to do.” Mendocino County pro- were originally called, but Hession said. Apparently, 7:05 PG duced some 120,841,000 $3,770,300 in 2005 from there were also additional when the line fell it hit a chain Roumbanis and three others board feet of lumber in 2005, $3,670,900 in 2004. fires along the highway,” link fence on the west side of volunteered at the Mendocino Family and Youth Services in Material Girl which was just over Vegetable production saw a Redwood Valley/Calpella Fire the highway, started arcing, 6:55 PG and burned itself in two. Ukiah to help assemble toys 11,000,000 board feet more slight decrease at $1,239,000 Chief Tom Hession said, not- Please call theater recording for wheelchair and paint banners for a new accessibility information than 2004. Mendocino County in 2005 from 2004’s four-year ing that resources were then All of the fires were out by high of $1,329,000. 3:30 p.m., Hession said, not- play room for children. now ranks fourth in the state in divided up to douse the sepa- “People don’t really notice timber production and is now Field crops saw an increase rate fires. ing that combined, the fires consumed about one acre of how big of a difference volun- second in the state in total tim- in production to $10,881,200 Evidently power lines vegetation. teering an hour of your time ber value because of the high during 2005 from 2004’s total arced at 9601 N. State St. -- can make,” said Danielle Zili, a price of redwood. of $9,765,500. The Redwood Valley/ which ignited adjacent vege- Calpella Fire Department, the volunteer from the Ukiah Val- Fruits and nuts, which The full and in-depth 2005 tation there -- and caused a ley Medical Center. “And once THE COVENANT (PG-13) DIG (515) 735 California Department of THE WICKER MAN (PG-13) DIG (440) 710 includes winegrapes, rebound- Crop Report was not available surge which traveled south to Forestry and Fire Protection, you get all these people togeth- ed from last year with online as of press time but 8951 N. State St. The surge CRANK (R) - ID REQ'D DIG (520) 740 crews from Pacific Gas and er you can really see the differ- INVINCIBLE (PG) DIG (500) 725 $87,074,300 in total value and will be available in the near severed a line in that location, Electric, and some Caltrans ence it makes.” STEP UP (PG-13) DIG (415) showed almost an $8,000,000 future at www.co.mendoci- causing it to fall across State workers in the area responded “We are trying to make this TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF increase over 2004’s total and Street and Highway 101, RICKY BOBBY (PG-13) DIG (435) 715 no.ca.us/agriculture. to the incident. building look new again,” said PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD five-year low of $79,079,300. James Arens can be reached at resulting in multiple spot Laura McCutcheon can be Tim Brennan, maintenance MAN'S CHEST (PG-13) DIG 645 Livestock production was [email protected] fires, Hession said. reached at [email protected]. . man at Redwood Children’s Times For 9/14 ©2006