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THE ‘GIVING’ IN THANKSGIVING Arrests made in copper thefts By ROB BURGESS The Daily Journal It was a game of copper A Senior Center and robbers for the Ukiah Police Department Tuesday as Thanksgiving officers recovered upwards of by the numbers $25,000 worth of stolen cop- per wiring and assorted tools taken from the city’s waste treatment plant and various other locations over the 559 course of the last few weeks. the combined number Captain Trent Taylor said of Thanksgivings four suspects have been celebrated among apprehended in connection the volunteer staff with the robberies and that more arrests may yet be made. Copper recovered from “There could be more sus- theft. pects out there,” he said. “The investigation is still active.” fleeing from the residence of 200 Taylor said Darin Willett, James Porter, 30, at around MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal the pounds of potatoes 41, of Ukiah, was arrested on 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in Volunteers Mary Ortega, John McCowen and Ann Barr peel 100 pounds of purchased for the meal Tuesday after allegedly being Olivehurst. sweet potatoes in the Ukiah Senior Center’s kitchen in preparation for its caught on video selling cop- Taylor said the recyclers Thanksgiving feast. The final product? Mashed Maple Bourbon Sweet per wire along with Aaron who accepted the metal in Potatoes. Carlson, 21, also of Ukiah. question were not currently Taylor said Carlson was under arrest, but that they Seniors providing hefty meal today 100 apprehended along with Noel the pounds of sweet Murray, 37, of Ukiah, after See COPPER, Page 2 By ZACK SAMPSEL Thanksgiving meal yet,” said one family of 20 peo- potatoes purchased The Daily Journal Silveria said with a smile. ple will be joining in the for the meal For three years running, “It’s growing every year. festivities this year -- and Lavonna Silveria, Ukiah I’m just tickled pink how she couldn’t be more excit- High tides expected at Senior Center executive much it’s grown. Our main ed. director, and her team of intention is to feed seniors “We’ve got a lot of peo- the coast this weekend volunteers have been who may have lost their ple this year, and they love 50 The Daily Journal make this high tide period preparing affordable family or their family is far to get together with the pounds of green Thanksgiving dinners for away.” friends,” she said. “It’s High tides along the dangerous for the public.” beans purchased California coastline during the Peabody went on to cite Ukiah seniors, and this year Keeping her sights great to give back to for the meal is bigger than ever. focused on feeding seniors, seniors. I like to see our Thanksgiving weekend could two of his major concerns: While many people were Silveria said she put her seniors feel like they’re cause problems in areas that •High tides in the mornings working through their last heart into the meal -- and it being taken care of.” are prone to coastal flooding. may create dangerous coastal day before the holiday, shows. This year’s meal And with a volunteer With the high tides reaching conditions in areas that are Silveria and her team of includes turkey, dressing, staff of mostly seniors, it between 6.9 to 7.1 feet during prone to coastal flooding. 22 the mornings of Saturday and •Inversely, low tides during volunteers, whose ages yams and more, and at the was once again all about the number of turkeys Sunday visitors to some state the day combined with the range from 46 to 92 years cost of $5 for each meal, seniors helping seniors in cooked for the meal old, were in the kitchen at Silveria is working to keep the kitchen. Volunteer Mary beaches may find there is little surf will increase the danger the Ukiah Senior Center at it affordable for everyone. El Ortega stood in the back to no beach left. If these high from rip currents along the 9 a.m. Wednesday working “It should be a great of the kitchen Wednesday tides combine with a winter beaches. at a rapid pace to peel meal. For $5 you’ll get the diligently peeling sweet swell, the high tides may cre- Peabody cautioned visitors sweet potatoes, prepare whole sha-bang, all the way potatoes all while grinning ate dangerous coastal condi- to avoid exposed areas close 12 tions due to surging water that to the surfline. These areas stuffing and bake turkeys, down to the pies,” she said. from ear to ear. the number of turkeys all with the intention of The meals will be served “I love getting away can wash over rocks and can seem safe from most to be deep-fried beaches great distances and breaking waves and high feeding 175 people this throughout the day today from the house and being for the meal year. The event has grown with plenty of entertain- around people my own take visitors by surprise. tides, but the pattern of break- exponentially in each year ment as well. The Blue Sky age,” El Ortega said with a “Park visitors enjoying ing waves produces a periodic of its existence blossoming Band will be providing team of two 70-year-old their Thanksgiving holiday at sequence of large, very strong from 50 people in the first music throughout the day volunteers surrounding her, a coastal state park or beach surges that can wash over year to nearly 200 people while former Mayor Eric vegetable peelers in hand. may not be aware of these rocks and beaches great dis- 5 forecasted high tides,” said tances and take visitors by for this year. Silveria jested Larson will be emceeing “I like it because it’s fun the number of Alex Peabody, Aquatic Safety surprise. This is type of dan- that they might serve next the event. doing these things for peo- dollars the meal will year’s meal in shifts. But the event’s growth Specialist with the State Parks ger from the surging waves ultimately cost Public Safety Division. will be most likely during the “This will be our biggest doesn’t stop there. Silveria See FEAST, Page 2 “There are a number of fac- high tide in the morning tors coming together that may hours. Parducci wins state award Injured dog needs home The Daily Journal The Daily Journal go through the bones and they are stabi- Parducci Winery and its parent company, Jay is a Chihuahua mix, 9 lbs. and lized on the outside of the leg. He has to Mendocino Wine Company of Ukiah, received about 3 or 4 years old. He was found in be confined in a cage for 10-12 weeks, the 2007 Governor’s Environmental and Boonville with both of his front legs with minimal time standing on his legs. Economic Leadership Award in the category of broken. According to one animal recuse vol- Climate Change. He received basic emergency veteri- unteer, “Jay is very good about staying The annual GEELA is California’s highest nary care, both legs were put in casts calm in his cage, but he does prefer to sit environmental honor. This is the first year the and he was prescribed pain killers, in on a lap. He loves human company and Governor’s Award has recognized a company for order to make him comfortable. The would like to follow you around the “innovative and forward thinking approaches casts stabilized his legs but they did not house. He has a big appetite and enjoys that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and miti- guarantee that he will walk again. treats immensely.” gate the adverse effects of climate change on No one contacted county Animal He is housebroken and good with public health and our vast natural resources.” Control looking for him, so after almost other dogs and cats. He does have a very Partners Paul Dolan, Tim Thornhill and Tom two weeks, he was transferred to the loud bark for a little dog. Thornhill were on hand to accept the citation “guardianship” of Anderson Valley Jay will be available for adoption Monday during a ceremony at the California Animal Rescue. AVAR is paying for his after he fully recovers. Environmental Protection Agency headquarters surgeries and vet care. Right now, his veterinary bills exceed in Sacramento. AVAR took him to Wasson Memorial Veterinary Clinic where Dr. S. Cannon $3,500. Any donations to help out his Parducci Winery is the first in the United vet bills can be send to: MR. JAY, c/o States to achieve carbon neutrality. Parducci performed surgery on his legs (Nov. 10). He has fixators on both legs, metal pins Anderson Valley Animal Rescue, PO partnered with the Climate Action Registry to Box 188, Boonville, Calif. 95415. Make calculate emissions of greenhouse gases. The “Jay” is now in a foster home but checks to Anderson Valley Animal needs a permanent home. Rescue. See AWARD, Page 15

INSTANT 4X6 DIGITAL Every Saturday & Sunday 1-4 p.m. PHOTOS Thursday Evenings 6-8 p.m. Photos $3each. All proceeds go to WITH SANTA Lucky’s! New Life Community Church Youth Group 2 – THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] The world briefly FUNERAL NOTICES [\ McNamara and father in Redwood Valley for dren, will truly be missed. law James Berry. Kathleen 28 years. She, along with Here are some words More Pakistani dissidents let go as is survived by her her husband Mike, from Kathy to those husband Mike Berry, created a hilltop paradise she touched. “Your color Musharraf aide says leader preparing daughter Jenny Ruiz where they raised will always shine the and her husband Pedro, their children and now brightest in the Rainbow to give up army post son Tim Berry and serves as a great play- for you are stronger ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The government freed his wife Christa, daughter ground for their grandchil- and more beautiful than more jailed political activists Wednesday and a senior official Amber Berry and dren. the pot of gold, you said President Gen. Pervez Musharraf might step down as army husband Tillman, grand- If anyone was to are the gold inside and out, chief this weekend, moves that could blunt opposition threats to children Kolby, Ne- describe Kathy, she was a you will always be vaeh, Kyler, Julian, Kaiden brown eyed beauty who unique in life, don’t ever boycott parliamentary elections. and Davin, three was a wonderful stop shining”. It remained unclear, however, when Musharraf might lift a brothers Michael, Patrick mother, wife, sister and Family and friends are state of emergency that has worsened Pakistan’s political tur- and Dennis McNa- friend. Some of Ka- invited to attend a Me- moil just as the government confronts rising Islamic militancy. mara, mother in law thy’s enjoyments were trav- morial Mass in celebration The United States and other Western nations are pressuring KATHLEEN JOAN BERRY Maryann Berry, step eling, baking, gar- of her life at 12 him to end emergency rule if he hopes to repair his bruised cre- Kathleen Joan Berry of mother Nella McNamara, dening, boating, fishing noon on Saturday, dentials as a democrat and a reliable ally in the fight against Redwood Valley, Ca. brother & sister in and jamming to her November 24, 2007 at the international terrorism. born August 14, 1956, our law Dave and Pam Berry. Rock n Roll, but most of all St. Mary of the Angels Attorney General Malik Mohammed Qayyum told The beloved wife, Also survived by she loved late Catholic Church 900 Associated Press that Musharraf would quickly fulfill his mother and grandmother numerous aunts, uncles, night calls with her chil- So. Oak St. Ukiah, Ca. promise to quit his army post and be sworn in for a new five- departed from this cousins, nieces and dren. Her family was 95482. Following the world on November 15, nephews. the most important accom- services all are invited to year presidential term as a civilian. Mike & Kathy were mar- plishment in her 6230 Tomki Rd. “It may happen on Saturday ... I know the president, and he 2007 due to a tragic auto accident in Crescent ried on June 8, 1974; life. Redwood Valley, Ca. for a will honor his commitment,” Qayyum said. City, Ca. they had an untouchable Her presence brought luncheon and cele- She is preceded in heav- love starting from joy to everyone’s heart, bration of life. en by her father the 8th grade and carried laughter and cheerfulness Arrangements are under Fewer people sign up for jobless James McNamara, mother on in love for 33 from the start. the direction of the benefits, good sign for labor market Mary Jo McNa- years of marriage. Nana, as she was known Eversole Mortuary 462- mara, brother James Kathy was a resident of to her grandchil- 2206 WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people signed up for jobless benefits last week, an encouraging sign that most companies aren’t resorting to large-scale layoffs as the country copes with 1:59 a.m. Wednesday. for sale and transportation of ary notices or birth announcements will continuing problems in the housing and credit markets. POLICE REPORTS result in reprinting the entire article. Errors marijuana by the California may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that new appli- The following were Highway Patrol at 11:12 p.m. cations filed for unemployment insurance dropped by a season- • Joanne McGrew, the compiled from reports SHERIFF’S REPORTS Monday. teacher killed in a highway ally adjusted 11,000 to 330,000 for the week ending Nov. 17. It prepared by the Ukiah accident on Monday is a regu- was the lowest level since the beginning of November. The Police Department. To The following were Those arrested by law enforcement compiled from reports officers are innocent until proven guilty. lar teacher at Calpella 330,000 level of claims was in line with economists’ forecasts. anonymously report People reported as having been arrest- prepared by the Elementary School who is A year ago, new claims for unemployment insurance stood crime information, call ed may contact the Daily Journal once Mendocino County their case has been concluded so the teaching at Redwood Valley at 322,000. 463-6205. results can be reported. Those who feel Elementary School this year ARREST -- Charles Sheriff’s Office: The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths BOOKED -- Martin the information is in error should con- because of the Calpella out week-to-week volatility, dipped last week to 329,750, a Schlapkohl, hometown tact the appropriate agency. In the case School renovations. unknown, was arrested on Garcia, 32, of Philo, was of those arrested on suspicion of dri- decrease of 750 from the previous week. It marked the lowest ving under the influence of an intoxi- suspicion of driving while booked into jail on suspicion level since late October. A year ago, the four-week average of of driving while under the cant: all DUI cases reported by law LOTTERY NUMBERS under the influence in the 400 enforcement agencies are reported by claims was 319,500. influence and unlawful to Due to holiday publishing block of North State Street at the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes schedules, Wednesday’s lot- “We continue to believe that most statistical and anecdotal 8:20 p.m. Tuesday. drive by the California no exceptions. Highway Patrol at 7:56 a.m. tery numbers will not be avail- evidence continue to point to a relatively healthy labor market,” ARREST -- Charise Ezell, able in today’s edition. Check said Omair Sharif, an economist at RBS Greenwich Capital. 33, of Ukiah, was arrested on Monday. BOOKED -- Jeremy CORRECTIONS the Friday Daily Journal for suspicion of driving while Wednesday’s winning num- under the influence in the 200 Workman, 22, of Laytonville, The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this remaining carbon footprint by space to correct errors or make clarifications bers or go to www.calottery block of East Gobbi Street at was booked into jail on suspi- partnering with three compa- cion possession of marijuana to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- .com. Award nies: Three Phases Energy Services, Bonneville Continued from Page 1 Environmental Foundation ductive and having fun with ing out,” McCowen said. “I ing See’s Candy, which is friends. figured I might as well be available to the public. winery and vineyards then and Native Energy. Feast took measures to mitigate and Founded in 1932, Parducci “I just fill in space,” Barr here today being helpful. I For more information Winery was purchased in joked. “It’s great. Everyone’s really like the ideas of seniors about the Ukiah Senior offset those emissions. Continued from Page 1 Mitigation includes a solar 2004 by Mendocino Wine nice and doing something getting together. Some people Center’s meals contact installation, a wind energy Company, a partnership of the ple. It’s nice to feel needed.” productive.” might not have family close, Lavonna Silveria at the Ukiah installation, conversion of Dolan and Thornhill families. El Ortega previously But it wasn’t just all so it’s a chance to be together Senior Center at 462-4343. company vehicles and farm Mendocino Wine Company seniors at the Senior Center and share fellowship.” Zack Sampsel can be reached produces Parducci Family worked as a chef for 45 at [email protected]. equipment to bio-diesel, and years, but it doesn’t take pre- Wednesday as John Also today, the Ukiah the implementation of energy- Farmed and Paul Dolan McCowen, Ukiah city coun- Senior Center will begin sell- Vineyards organic wines. The vious experience as a chef to efficient practices based on an work with Silveria’s group. cilman, also came in to help energy audit in partnership family vineyards are certified with the event. organic by CCOF and certi- For 92-year-old Ann Barr it’s with Pacific Gas and Electric really about remaining pro- “It’s just good to be help- Company. Parducci offset its fied biodynamic by Demeter. INDOOR CRYPT PRESALES EVERGREEN MEMORIAL GARDENS a whole roll that is a big clue. first I’ve heard of this tech- they can get anywhere from They need to ask for a valid nique (of matching the wire),” $1.50 to $2 per pound for it EVERSOLE MORTUARY Copper ID.” he said. when it is,” he said. “They is preparing to build a 4th addition David Senft, general fore- Taylor said the city has lost already sold off a significant to their Mausoleum, Columbarium. Continued from Page 1 man for Blocka Construction around $40,000 worth of cop- amount and now we’re trying Crypts are now available for presale at a 10% savings. Company, said his company per wire in addition to tools Questions, please contact us should take precautions in the to recover the rest.” had been one of the victims of and equipment since mid- Taylor said anyone who has future to avoid accepting the thefts and that they were 462-2206 FD-24 stolen goods. October and that the alleged more information on the case able to match the recovered perpetrators engineered a “So far they have been wire to wire they had pur- should call either Glen Stark cooperative,” he said. “We chased through a tracking homemade device to strip it or Chris Long at the UPD at count on them not to take cop- device. before recycling. 463-6262. per wire that they believe has “I’ve been in the business “It’s worth more if it’s Rob Burgess can be been stolen, so when they see for 30 years and this is the stripped of its insulation and reached at [email protected]. Bankruptcy? NOTICE Is it for me? Service CENTER eddechant.com 11/23 DVD Player Ad Correction Free Consultation Due to a manufacturer’s error, the 9” portable 859 N. State Street EDMUND DECHANT DVD player advertised at 99.99 on the front (707) 462-4472 Attorney at Law cover of the Friday, November 23 Mervyns 35 years Bankruptcy advertising supplement will be unavailable. 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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 2007 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] What’s Playing THURSDAY THE THEATRE IN REVIEW DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dancing; no cover; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJ MARK ANTHONY -- Mixed music; Scotty’s Café; 720 N. State St., Ukiah; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ‘Seussical the Musical’ FRIDAY DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music with Smokin’ Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. not just for the children DIRT FLOOR BAND -- Gypsy-grass music; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; $4 cover; 9 p.m.; 459-9194. STEVEN BATES -- Americana/rock; Ukiah Brewing By TERENA SCOTT Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; $8 cover; 468-5898. Special for the Journal ‘SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL’ -- Live performance; When I first heard that UPT was Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $15 producing “Seussical the Musical,” I Senior/Student, $18 Adult; 462-9226. thought, “How cute. I’ll bet it’s like the Muppits.” I expected actors dressed in fuzzy- SATURDAY headed costumes and giant Grinch puppets. Boy was I wrong. “Seussical DJ DANCE MUSIC-- DJ dance music with Smokin’ the Musical” is a beautiful, magical Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 production with jazzy, sophisticated p.m. music, a strong ensemble, and a funny, KARAOKE -- Live entertainment;Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. yet meaningful script. Yes, there is a State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. Grinch puppet, but this ain’t the WILD HOG CEILI BAND -- Irish jigs, reels, and horn- Muppits. pipes; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; $3 cover; 9 Written by Stephen Flaherty and p.m.; 459-9194. Lynn Ahrens, “Seussical” blends 14 JAH CASA -- Rastafari Music; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 Dr. Seuss classics, including “Horton S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; $10 cover; 468-5898. Hears a Who,” “Gertrude McFuzz,” ‘SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL’ -- Live performance; “If I Ran the Circus,” “McElligott’s Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; $15 Pool,” and “The Cat in The Hat.” Senior/Student, $18 Adult; 462-9226. The main story involves Horton the MARCO DONNER ART SHOW -- Original oil paint- Elephant’s efforts to save “Whoville,” ings, cars, prints, and commissions; S.W. of Willits; noon even though everyone else in the to 4 p.m.; For information/directions, call 459-3786. Jungle of Nool think he’s crazy for believing in people who live on a SUNDAY speck of dust. But Horton is deter- mined, because “An Elephant is loyal ‘SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL’ -- Live performance; and true,” and he stands by his invisi- Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah; 2 p.m.; $12 ble friends with the help of Gertrude Senior/Student, $15 Adult; 462-9226. McFuzz, a one-feathered bird madly MARCO DONNER ART SHOW -- Original oil paint- in love with Horton. As the narrator, ings, cars, prints, and commissions; S.W. of Willits; noon The Cat in The Hat guides the audi- to 4 p.m.; For information/directions, call 459-3786. ence and Jojo, a Whoville boy who thinks too much, through the interlink- ing stories and into the imaginative MONDAY world of Dr. Seuss. MICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or play an instrument; Directed by Rick Allan, the ensem- Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462- ble cast is perfectly balanced, with 7111. each character distinct, but no one CRIS KELLY & MYSHA CARUSO -- Singer/songwrit- actor overpowering the other. The ers; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; no cover, tips musical numbers are beautifully per- appreciated; 9 p.m.; 459-9194. formed and the score is toe-tapping and memorable, something children and adults will enjoy. TUESDAY The setting, designed by Rick Allan, Geoff Graham and Linda Sauer, KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; is a vivacious mix of bold colors and 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; free. tall, pompadoured trees, straight out of TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino a Dr. Seuss book. The costumes creat- Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30 ed by Linda Sauer and Renee Coburn to 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. mirror the silly, bizarre creations of Dr. Seuss without tipping into the WEDNESDAY childish. And the lighting, designed by Steve Wilson, adds the perfect amount ADAM’S CENTER STAGE KARAOKE -- Karaoke night of color saturation and special effects The Cat in the Hat (Chuck Wilson) sits with Jojo (Troy Christiansen) at Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; to bring the pages of Dr. Seuss to life. while the Bird Girls serenade (from left, Lynda Southwick, Susan family hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. The best example of this is when Jojo Hayes, KC Dill and Shelley Aisner), in “Seussical the Musical,” play- LADIES NIGHT -- Nepalese dance and music by Rai thinks up “Mr. McElligott’s Pool,” and ing at Ukiah Players Theatre now through Dec. 8. family; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 467- suddenly the stage is filled with large, cent of the Supremes. Throw in the three worlds of the Jungle of Nool, 9900. golden, tropical fish, jellyfish, and spicy songs of bird “Amazing Whoville and the Audience, is the Cat OPEN MIC NIGHT -- Open Mic; Ukiah Brewing Co.; sparkling light which transports the Mayzie,” played by sexy Paula in the Hat, played with subdued cun- 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 8:30 p.m.; free; 468-5898. audience into an underwater paradise. Samonte, the powerful voice of Dawn ning by Chuck Wilson. Mr. Wilson’s Dressed in a sweater vest and Senften as the “Sour Kangaroo,” and long, graceful movements and elo- slacks, Brad Eidson’s portrayal of the several monkeys singing like an out of quent eyebrows portray the Cat as an determined Horton the Elephant is as control “boy-band,” and you have a almost sensual trickster who encour- strong and steady as Horton himself. cacophony of gorgeous jazz. ages Jojo to continue being a Thinker, BILLBOARD All the other characters are flamboy- Against the brilliant hues of the and urges the Audience to revel in the ant, but Eidson has captured Horton’s Jungle of Nool is peaceful, yellow, world of imagination, where “any- down-to-earth, elephant qualities Whoville, led by Mayor Patrick Nagel thing is possible.” Art at the banks for November through plodding body and facial and the Mayor’s wife, Holly Riggs. The entire family will love movements. Through wistful singing, This is where Jojo, played by Troy Seussical and will leave the theatre The following artists are displaying at local banks for the he shows us exactly how it feels to be Christiansen, lives. But all is not well feeling inspired and reminded how month of November: Minnie Nix McQueary, at Savings Bank “trapped between an egg and a spec of in Whoville. Not only are they per- important the imagination, and believ- of Mendocino County, 904 No. State, Ukiah; June Oster, at dust,” revealing how human Horton ilously living on a speck of dust pro- ing in oneself, is. Savings Bank of Mendocino County, East Road, Redwood tected by an Elephant, but they are at Seussical the Musical at the Ukiah Valley; Barbara Brittingham and Low St. Lampson, at Savings actually is. Bank of Mendocino County, Pear Tree Center, Ukiah; Darlene Laura Bartlett as bright green, one war with the “butter-side-downers.” Player’s Theatre, open now through McBride at West America Bank, 319 E. Perkins, Ukiah and tail-feathered, Gertrude McFuzz is the Patrick Kenyon masterfully plays loud Dec. 8. Tickets are available at the Lynn Cyrilla Crutcher, at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, perfect counter to Eidson’s quiet General Genghis Khan Schmitz, who box office or the Mendocino Book 1100 Airport Park Blvd. Ukiah. Horton. Singing in a strong, but little- takes Jojo to battle to squash all the Company. This production was gener- Those interested in exhibiting at the banks can contact girl-sounding voice, she is perfect as “thinks” out of him. The Cadets march ously underwritten by the Ukiah Sharon Fenton at 468-8933. the love-hungry bird no one notices. in time while sounding off to “I do not Valley medical Center, Adventist Other birds in the Jungle of Nool are like green eggs and ham,” another Health, the Savings Bank of the pink dressed, pink haired, girl-bird example of the masterful way the Mendocino County, and the Open Art Studio to meet on Mondays quartette, played by Shelly Aisner, KC writers have interwoven the stories of Mendocino Book Company. A co-pro- The Open Art Studio will be meeting at the Todd Grove Dill, Susan Hayes, and Lynda Dr. Seuss. duction of UPT and Mendocino Clubhouse on Mondays, from IO a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $3 Southwick, in a performance reminis- Navigating effortlessly within the Community College. for members of Mendocino County Art Association, and $5 for non-members. No instruction is provided. Participants will need to bring their own supplies. This is run on a drop-in basis -- Mendocino Art Center’s Thanksgiving located at 45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street, in attend for as long as desired, and get inspiration from painting Mendocino village. For more information, call 937-5818 (toll- with fellow artists. Tables and chairs are available. For more Arts and Crafts Fair set for Nov. 23, 24 free 1-800-653-3328) or visit the web site information, call Lynn Cyrilla Crutcher at 391-5852 in case of http://www.MendocinoArtCenter.org. any last minute changes. The Mendocino Art Center will host the 48th annual Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Fair, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Over 40 Jody Gehrman to feature MCT to run ‘Quartet’ through Dec. 2 artists and craftspeople from throughout Northern California Ronald Harwood’s comedy “Quartet,” directed by Betty will exhibit handmade artwork in all media. The Fair is a fund- at Writers Read on Nov. 29 Abramson and sponsored by Rossi’s Building Materials, fills raising benefit for the Mendocino Art Center. On Thursday, Nov. 29, local author and Mendocino College the final slot in the Mendocino Theatre Company’s season, In what has become a north coast tradition, the Mendocino professor Jody Gehrman will be the featured reader in the opening Nov. 1 and running for 20 performances through Dec. Art Center’s galleries and workshop studios are transformed Writers Read series at Colored Horse Studio. Gehrman is the 2. Quartet tells the story of four retired opera singers, played by into a two-day holiday marketplace, providing residents and author of two novels, “Tart” and “Summer in the Land of Skin.” MTC veteran actors Dan Kozloff, Ann Woodhead, Ruby Bell visitors an alternative to the hustle and bustle of mall shopping “Tart” was a Booksense notable in 2005, won an RT Bookclub Sherpa and David Woolis, who find themselves at a retirement while supporting the creative talents of local and regional critics’ award, and has recently been optioned for film. home for musicians. When they’re asked to reprise their roles artists. Her plays have been produced in Ashland, New York, San as the “Quartet” in the famous opera Rigoletto for the home’s This year’s fair visitors will be offered an array of artwork, Francisco and L.A. She has two new novels due out in 2008: annual celebration of Guiseppe Verdi’s birthday, the play including blown, stained, fused and engraved glass; enameled, “Notes from the Backseat” (January, Red Dress Ink) and her becomes a celebration of friendship, love, music, opera, aging gold and mixed metal jewelry; original paintings and pho- first young adult novel, “Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty” and Guiseppe Verdi. tographs; functional and decorative ceramics; sculptural work (April, Penguin’s Dial Books). She is a professor of English at Quartet will run Thursdays through Sundays until Dec. 2. and wearable fiber art. Mendocino College. All performances are at 8 p.m. except for 2 p.m. Sunday The fair will also include a food court, a selection of The featured reading will start at 7 p.m., and will be followed matinees on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 (no night performances on Mendocino County beers and wines, including a special recipe by an open mike session. Refreshments available, and dona- these dates). Tickets are $15 on Thursday, Friday and Sunday; mulled wine, and Jennie Zacha’s traditional blackberry sundaes. tions are requested. Colored Horse Studio is located at 780 $20 on Saturday. Call for reservations 937-4477 or visit The Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Fair will be held indoors Waugh Lane in Ukiah. For more info: 463-6989, 462-4557 or www.mendocinotheatre.org. and is free and open to the public. The Mendocino Art Center is www.coloredhorse.com. 4 – THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion From the desk of... Road too dangerous To the Editor: How many more serious injury or fatal Give thanks with a donation accidents on Highway 20 between Today, on Thanksgiving Day, we want to whole month. EJ DIONNE JR. Highway 101 and just east of the Buffalo urge our readers to once more give gener- They take food around to smaller commu- Ranch will it take before something is ously to the Daily Journal’s Holiday Food nity food closets to provide help to the needy done? The speed limit should be reduced to Bank Fund Drive, which kicked off last who live in our more remote areas. 45 mph and headlights should be required Sunday with generous donations from our They collect donated food from local to be on at all times. Google maps tells me kickoff sponsors totaling $27,000. supermarkets and restaurants as well as from that is a distance of 4.8 miles; 6.4 minutes Since today is Thanksgiving, we thought federal food sources and generous local of travel time versus 5.2 minutes at 55 it would be a good time to remind our read- donations. Not a battle mph. A small price to pay. It could be you ers that there are still lots of families in our They sort that food, refrigerate what or me, a family member or a friend next community who do not have enough food to needs preserving and make sure it gets to the of issues time. Caltrans needs to act now to save eat. Local experts tells us that almost one in people who really need it. The contours of the contest for the Democratic lives! every four children in this county may go Our community’s poverty rate is high. presidential nomination are set, and it is not a battle Michael Toivonen hungry or be underfed during a given month. Our hunger rate is high. So many of us have about “issues.” Advisers to the major contenders Redwood Valley The Food Bank is there day in and day out so much to be thankful for today, let us give largely see things this way, and Democratic voters are to help. thanks for the food we will have on our table in a quandary about what to do. Something to They have the emergency food closet today and every day. The norms of high-minded commentary suggest look forward to? where families who are literally out of food And let’s help others who aren’t so lucky. that you are never to say the issues are not the issue. can go to get enough to last them a few days. Find the donation envelope for the UDJ But among the top Democratic candidates, the con- To the Editor: They have the regular food distribution Holiday Food Bank Fund drive in Friday’s frontations they are staging around policy questions As a progressive citizen of Mendocino for those - including families, senior citizens Daily Journal and please donate whatever are designed to use their rather small differences to County I look forward to the loss of 140 and the handicapped - who just don’t have you can. highlight larger contrasts in experience, temperament acres of prime agricultural land at Lovers enough money to make groceries last a Every penny helps. and character. Lane in Ukiah. I look forward to 1,200 new For example, all support some sort of universal houses unaffordable to the vast majority of health coverage. Yet Barack Obama, unlike John Ukiahans. I look forward to 4,800 out-of- Edwards and Hillary Clinton, would not mandate that county refugees who can afford the houses. everyone buy insurance. Edwards and Clinton are I look forward to increased sewer and right about the mandate, but most voters will focus on water fees. And most of all, I look forward which candidate is likely to get any kind of universal to 72,000 additional car trips into the health care passed. Ukiah Valley each week. Obama and Clinton have also been skirmishing on As soon as they unlock my cell and Social Security. Obama would lift the cap on the pay- remove my straight jacket, I will continue roll tax, which would increase the burden on those my campaign to improve the Ukiah Valley with higher incomes. Clinton has criticized this and environment and support three members of wants a bipartisan commission to take responsibility the Board of Supervisors in their wise and for fixing the program. enlightened policies. But this is a difference about strategy, not sub- AI Pierce stance. Social Security is not even close to being Talmage among the most burning issues the country faces, and whatever they say, all the Democrats will almost cer- Called to make the case tainly raise Social Security taxes on better-off taxpay- ers. It’s a matter of how and when. To the Editor: On foreign policy, Obama opposed the Iraq War As an Army veteran who served in both from the beginning, Edwards has cast himself as a the 101st and 504th Airborne, and who born-again anti-warrior, and Clinton has sounded served extra time due to what would be steadily more anti-war as the campaign has pro- called a stop loss order, I would have loved gressed. More generally, Obama has stressed the value to accept the UDJ’s invitation for cake and of negotiation, while Clinton looks more -- choose coffee on Nov. 9 honoring veterans. your word -- tough-minded, hawkish, realistic. Little However I currently reside in county jail, noticed during last week’s debate is that only Clinton awaiting a Dec. 3 trial. and Chris Dodd said plainly that there were times I face felony vandalism charges for hav- when national security would take precedence over ing poured blood red paint on the Army human rights concerns. and Navy recruiters’ cars and smashing But candidates -- remember Richard Nixon’s trip to their windows. When we have a China or George W. Bush’s promise of a “humble” Commander in Chief who deserted his post foreign policy -- are notorious for surprising voters as a youth, and who has taken us into an industrial wage. Those workers purchased could be wonderful. Based on discussions once in office. All the Democrats would break from illegal war, and, when we have a Congress new homes in the Ukiah Village and with current industrial workers north of Bush. How much? We can’t really know. that ignores its constitutional mandate to Empire Gardens subdivisions and ushered Masonite, such a proposed use would pro- Yes, Joe Biden continues to impress on foreign pol- impeach our war criminal president and in a very prosperous period in Ukiah’s his- vide two or three times the hourly wages of icy in the debates and Bill Richardson could pick up vice president, then it is our duty to take tory. a big box store. Let’s get together and votes on the left as the strongest advocate for with- action, symbolic and otherwise, to restore Today there is discussion of down zon- decide how to facilitate hundreds of small drawal from Iraq. Dodd has an opening on Iraq too. law, order, and integrity to these offices. ing the above mentioned Masonite proper- industrial facilities and hopefully, ushering But where Obama, Clinton and Edwards are con- There is a defense known as the ty, currently zoned industrial, to accommo- in a renewed period of prosperity and cerned, it’s doubtful that anyone but a member of the ‘Defense of Necessity,’ which posits that date residential and commercial, i.e.: affordability in Ukiah. Furthering the small Council on Foreign Relations will vote on the basis of when we cannot count on our government Another big box store, a large bus terminal town concept of a community. A place that a careful parsing of the candidates’ views. officials to do what is right, it becomes and more new housing. It is my personal has good paying private work and would My conversations over the weekend with lieu- necessary for citizens to do it for them. opinion that this would be a catastrophic not need a regional bus center to relocate tenants in the three campaigns suggest that they know The Berrigan brothers and their mistake for Ukiahans. After many years of workers seeking a higher standard of liv- this and see the choice today as defined in almost Plowshares brethren used it after hammer- searching for the large, well paying ing. exactly the same way as it was at the beginning of the ing on missile nose cones with ballpeen replacement corporation to move into the Ernie Firie year. hammers, and I plan to use it in this case. site, we should realize Ukiah is not going Ukiah Clinton’s strongest asset is that Democrats are cer- It is time to remind our military person- to be the new West Coast Detroit and get tain that she will know her way around the White nel of the Nuremburg Judgments which on with a plan that will work for Ukiah’s House, be toughness personified in confronting explicitly proclaimed that when it comes to general benefit. Petition growing Republicans, will rarely make a mistake -- in brief, war crimes, the defense of “I was only fol- What does work in the United States is To the Editor: that she can survive walks through minefields. lowing orders” is not sufficient. There is a facilitating small entrepreneurs to go into But many Democrats like the idealism that higher authority! Call it God, or call it con- In September, the Ukiah Valley Smart private business. The industrial zoning for Growth Coalition wrote an open letter to emanates from Obama, appreciate the rupture with the science, it is each individual’s responsibili- Clinton-Bush past he represents, and see his very per- ty to act morally and legally. the Masonite property allows the following 2nd District Supervisor Jim Wattenburger, business, (with government compliance): expressing concern about planning and land sona and background as sending a powerful signal of The Iraq war is immoral and illegal and change. will not be stopped by our corrupt politi- Literally, hundreds of small business could use issues in our valley. The letter had over be facilitated at the Masonite site. 200 signatures from citizens. We received a It’s hard for Edwards to break into the competition cians. It will only stop when enough people between these two big narratives, and that’s why he stand up for peace, truth and justice. Affordable rental facilities of 1,000 to large response back from our community. 4,000 square feet, zoned industrial, would This open letter now has over 500 signatures has slipped in Iowa, the crucial state for him. Many Peter Sears Democrats love Edwards’ populism and the fury he Ukiah be a very sought after commodity. and comments can be viewed in its entirety Looking at the new private, rental, at www.ukiahsmartgrowth.org. conveys over the status quo. His attacks on Clinton industrial facility north of Masonite as an Judy Pruden have won him attention. But Edwards will have to find To be here or not example, the success rate of such a private Ukiah Valley Smart Growth Coalition ways of challenging Obama for the votes of those who development and those small business Ukiah have doubts about the former first lady. To the Editor: The drama of this contest arises from the fact that Over 50 years ago, Masonite Corp. built Democrats like all three of these candidates. In a a facility in Ukiah and started paying recent Washington Post/ABC News national survey, approximately 1,000 Ukiahans a good Clinton was rated favorably by 78 percent of WHERE TO WRITE Democrats, Obama by 69 percent and Edwards by 62 LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep percent. House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Yet many Democrats share the concerns these can- The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State didates raise about each other, wishing that Clinton editor. All letters must include a clear name, ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, was not so burdened by history and that Obama was signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; more battle-tested. Letters chosen for publication are generally Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth And so it is that Democrats who once struggled published in the order they are received, but ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. over ideology will be making a much more personal shorter, concise letters are given prefer- choice in 2008. As the candidates shadowbox over ence.We publish most of the letters we (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- issues, Democratic voters know in their bones that Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- office’s fax number is 463-5773. For email position papers will shed little light on the one ques- tion. Names will not be withheld for any go to web site: assembly.ca.gov/Berg reason. 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Meadows with the concurrence Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers of Publisher Kevin McConnell. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 2007 – 5 Noche de Estrellas to feature over 40 entertainers Find Real Estate bargains in The Daily Journal his own songs, when not Noche de Estrellas III (the working at the Harwood Mill. third annual Night of the Another newcomer to Noche, Stars) will begin at 7 p.m., Juan Carillo, will be singing REAL ESTATE Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Ukiah his own anti-drug songs. Juan High School Cafetorium. The is one of the designers behind ON THE MARKET presentation will feature a the huge Mexican puppets Ukiah Daily Journal mix of seasoned performers that dance in the annual and new voices, representing Frontier Days parade. the often hidden talents of the Noche de Estrellas is spon- Spanish-speaking community sored by Near and Arnold’s in Mendocino County. School of Performing Arts Each year more of the and Nuestra Casa, with a sup- audience is encouraged to porting grant from The S. H. audition for next year’s Cowell Foundation. Tickets Noche de Estrellas. As a are $5 and available in Ukiah result most of the artists con- at Nuestra Casa, Mendocino tributing hold day jobs in the Book Company, El Atrancon, Ukiah area and will be famil- Joyeria Angelica, Carniceria iar faces (and voices) from Noche for the first time, play- break dance routine, Lakota Contreras and in Lakeport at local stores, schools, farms ing piano. “Margarita” is a flute player Seven Thunders, Joyeria Veronica. For infor- and businesses. Here is a beautiful composition about a Ranchera singer Julian mation call 462-9370 or visit sampling of the over 40 Puertoriqueña dancer. Macias, singer and children’s www.spaceperformingarts.org singers, dancers and musi- Ukiah High School stu- choir director Maria cians signed up for this year’s dents Darleen Castañon, Rodriguez, among others. one-night spectacular. Peenaz Mistry, Ingrid Osorio, Anthony Delgado and Nic Mistress of Ceremonies Erandi Regis and Luz Trejo Force will light up the stage Lorena Calvo Evans is the have choreographed an with twirling glo-sticks, in a It pays to weekly host of radio shows Indian dance in the Glo-Poi performance that Alma Latina and Radiorama Bollywood style. Look for draws on break-dance moves, on KZYX. Sam Kircher and colorful veils and saris and such as “handing” and advertise in Ali Miller are teachers at St. graceful Eastern dance Polynesian fire dancing. Mary of the Angels School. moves. Anthony is a freshman at the daily Both are well-known Returning to the stage this Ukiah High and Nic is in 7th singer/musicians in their own year will be the Cuban gui- grade at Tree of Life Charter classifieds right. tarist and singer Marcos School. David Rocha has been a Pereda, SPACE's Strictly Joining Noche for the first and on our farm worker in Potter Valley Streets all-boy hip hip group, time, Willits resident Omar for 23 years. “For pears and Ryan Johnson with a new Cabrera writes and performs grapes he’s the champion Web site. picker and champion at prun- ing, and sings the traditional ballads like no one else,” according to his enthusiastic Call today supporter, Yvonne Bell. Singer Rubén Lopez is and see how chief sandwich-maker at the Safeway Deli, and brother of easy it is to Irma Lopez. This is Rubén’s first appearance with Noche make your ad de Estrellas. Irma, of course, brought down the house with work harder the first Noche and is back by 468-3500 popular demand. 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LOCAL NCAA | MEN’S BASKETBALL CALENDAR Kevin Love rallies UCLA past Michigan This week: • TODAY, Mendocino State to capture CBE championship College football bowl By The Associated Press a sign of mentally tough kids.” State 64; No. 3 Memphis 84, Arkansas Shipp had 14 of his 18 points in the game UCLA coach Ben Howland has The Bruins are physically strong State 63; No. 7 Tennessee 109, Middle second half to trim the deficit to two, been really impressed with his team’s too. Love had 11 points and eight Tennessee 40; No. 8 Indiana 95, UNC- then Westbrook scored eight straight • Friday, UHS boys bas- grit so far. rebounds by halftime, and spent the Wilmington 71; No. 11 Marquette 91, points, tying the game at 58-all on a ketball @ Sonoma, Kevin Love had 21 points and 11 second accumulating fouls on Oklahoma State 61; Saint Mary’s 99, steal and breakaway dunk with 4 min- 4:30, 6 & 7:30 p.m. rebounds to help UCLA stay close, Michigan State’s big men, fouling No. 12 Oregon 87; No. 13 Duke 79, utes left. and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute fin- Idong Ibok and Drew Naymick out. Illinois 66; No. 23 Virginia 72, Drexel Michigan State’s Drew Neitzel hit a ished it off on a 3-pointer with 28 sec- The 6-foot-10 freshman had eight 58; and No. 25 Florida 102, North 3-pointer from the top of the key to put COMMUNITY onds left, helping second-ranked offensive rebounds and made nine free Florida 51. the Spartans up 63-58, but Love UCLA rebound from a miserable first throws. UCLA (5-0) didn’t look much like a answered with a three-point play to DIGEST half to beat No. 10 Michigan State 68- “That’s an everyday thing for me,” great team in the first half, forcing up make it 63-61 with just under 2 min- 63 on Tuesday night in the champi- Love said. “If we’re going to be a great shots inside, missing open ones on the utes left. North Ukiah Little onship game of the CBE Classic. team, we’re all going to have bang outside and trailing by as much 13. That set the stage for Mbah a “I’m really proud of our toughness down low.” The Bruins got back in it behind the Moute, who tied it on a rebound slam League Meeting mentally,” Howland said. “The one In other Top 25 games it was, No. 1 shooting of Josh Shipp and Russell 15 seconds later, then put the Bruins North Ukiah Little League is thing about our team is they never give North Carolina 110, South Carolina Westbrook. having their monthly board meeting on Monday, November up. They never give up, ever and that’s See NCAA, Page 7 26th at 6pm at Rosie's Pizza. We encourage anyone who is interested in helping with North Ukiah Little League to attend. SUNS 100 | KINGS 98 UKIAH | GUN High School CLUB Baseball Clinic The city of Ukiah and the Ukiah Stoudemire too much for Kings High Wildcats would like to Turkey announce the beginning of reg- istration for a baseball clinic supervised by UHS baseball coaching staff. This clinic is shoot completely free and will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. beginning on December benefits 4th. This clinic will teach every aspect of the game, from hitting and base running to pitching others and fielding and so much more. The clinic is open to boys ages 13-17 all the way through the The Daily Journal end of January. Pre-registration is the only requirement and in Participants from over a order to do so go to the City of wide area converged on the Ukiah office at 411 W. Clay St. Call 463-6201 for more info. Ukiah Gun Club on Sunday, November 18, 2007 in the 2007 Redwood hope of securing a turkey for Classic Basketball their Thanksgiving table. Tournament Each participant compet- The 50th annual Redwood ed against five others on the Classic Basketball Tournament is set to kick off the new season firing line hoping their per- November 28-Dec. 1st, at the sonal best would be greater Anderson Valley High School gym in Boonville. The Redwood than that of their competi- Classic is oldest and largest tors. small school tournament in California. Local teams invited The Ukiah Gun Club include: Anderson Valley, Junior Trap Shooters along Mendocino, Point Arena, St. Vincent, Cloverdale and Upper with their coaches donated Lake. The out of area teams are: Branson, Crystal Springs- most of their winnings to the Hillsborough, Tulelake, local Ford Street Project with International, Valley Christian- Roseville, South Fork, Hoopa, the hope of making someone CA School for the Deaf, Stuart else’s holiday a little Hall and Colusa. The tournament begins at 3:30 brighter. p.m. Wednesday, November The Ford Street Project 28th. Single day ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 students and was grateful for the free seniors and souvenir programs birds as it meant they would- cost $5. n’t have to go out and shoot wild turkeys themselves. Ukiah Pony/Colt None of the Project employ- League in Threat to ees much fancied going out Discontinue file photo into the woods with a twelve The Ukiah Pony/Colt league is in gauge and having to find need of adult organizational The Phoenix Suns’ Amare Stoudemire opens his arms wide in protest of a callduring Tuesday night’s con- assistance if it is to continue test against the Sacramento Kings. Stoudemire finished a strong effort with 26 points and 13 rebounds. their own dinner so it worked next year. The Pony/Colt league is a league that provides orga- “Our defense definitely spurred us,” Helping keep the Kings close was out for both groups. nized baseball for boys and girls Amare Stoudemire helps If you would like to see ages 13-17. For many who don’t Phoenix coach Mike D’Antoni said. “We Artest, who had 13 of his season-high 33 play high school ball, it is a way Phoenix Suns hold on for got it going (offensively) then just got points in the third quarter. the Ukiah Gun Club Junior to continue after Little League. This program became an annual 100-98 victory over Kings stagnant; we put it on cruise. We can’t do Artest made 12 of 23 shots and fin- Trap Shooters in action, plan ritual for young and aspiring SACRAMENTO — The offensive- that on the road.” ished with 12 rebounds. But he also to attend their next turkey ballplayers with Brad Shear as an early driving force behind it. minded Phoenix Suns turned up their Leandro Barbosa scored 22 points, committed six turnovers and missed his shoot on Sunday, December All of the games are played at defense at the right time. Grant Hill had 19 and Steve Nash fin- final shot that would have tied it with 8.9 16, 2007 at the Ukiah Gun Anton Stadium beginning in ished with 14 points and 12 assists for seconds left. April and continuing through Amare Stoudemire had 26 points and Club on Vichy Springs Road the Suns. Shawn Marion scored just two “I had to get it up and I thought it was July. Competition comes from 13 rebounds, and the Suns held on for a in Ukiah. out of area as well and usually 100-98 win over Sacramento Kings on points, but had 13 rebounds. going down,” Artest said. “It felt like it there are enough kids who par- For more information or ticipate to form 6-8 teams a sea- Tuesday night. Sacramento outscored Phoenix 24-14 was going right in but it didn’t.” son in the fourth quarter but fell to 4-2 at Stoudemire made two free throws to learn more about becom- This league can attract both Stoudemire scored the Suns’ final six those who want to play for the points and blocked a John Salmons 3- home. with 2:49 remaining to give the Suns the ing a sponsor of the Ukiah competition as at the end of the “One thing about the Suns is you are lead for good at 96-94. He followed with Gun Club Junior Trap year an All-Star team is formed point attempt with a second left, leading and for those who just want Phoenix to its sixth straight win. Seconds never out of the game,” Sacramento a short jumper and two more free throws Shooters, please contact Cliff recreational fun as it is a great earlier, Ron Artest missed a shot for the coach Reggie Theus said. “They will Mann at 743-1411 or Chris way to play the sport they love. allow you to get back in it.” However, Kristen Scaturro is Kings that would have tied it. See KINGS, Page 7 Hendricks at 743-2445. dire need of adult help to keep it going. Please call Kris at 468- 3800 ASAP if you are interested in helping to keep the league NFL | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS INSIDE: Priest Holmes ends short comeback, Nascar year end wrap retires from the NFL ...... Page 7 By DOUG TUCKER medical terms, I wouldn’t feel com- again this week with a foot injury. record with 27 touchdowns. The mark Associated Press fortable.” Kolby Smith, a rookie who has only a has since been broken twice. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Priest Chiefs president Carl Peterson few carries this year, will likely start After taking himself out of the Holmes retired Wednesday, ending a appeared with Holmes and his three for the Chiefs (4-6) against Oakland. game last Sunday against the Colts in short comeback hailed as one of the young sons at a news conference. The team announced Holmes’ the third quarter, Holmes went back in Mendo Mens’ most improbable in NFL history. Peterson said Holmes had an agree- retirement in a statement before the for a few plays. Basketball The 34-year-old three-time Pro ment with the club that he would alert planned news conference. “As much as we try to do every- Bowl running back said he experi- the Chiefs the moment he felt any dan- Holmes is the Chiefs’ all-time rush- thing we could to prepare me, there’s ...... Page 7 enced “symptoms” during last ger of recurring injury to the head or ing leader with 6,070 yards and accu- just one thing that seems like we Sunday’s game in Indianapolis similar neck. mulated 8,172 yards rushing in 11 sea- couldn’t technically prepare for,” to those he felt more than two years “That was our agreement,” he said, sons with Baltimore and Kansas City. Holmes said. ago when head and neck injuries put “that if that ever happens, to whatever “I have truly been blessed with the “Now that we’ve seen that, now that UHS Cross him out of the game for 22 months. degree, we needed to know about it. opportunity to play in the National I’ve had some symptoms, there’s noth- He refused to be specific. Holmes And he adhered to that and was great Football League,” he said. “I will be ing really the helmet can do to provide Country results did mention during an often rambling about it.” forever grateful to the Hunt family and that protection and to allow me to do ...... Page 8 series of answers that paralysis had Holmes was out of football for 22 the Chiefs organization for the oppor- my job effectively. And we all know been a possibility if he kept playing. months, but showed up in the Chiefs’ tunity to come to Kansas City, where this is a business of performance. Asked to explain what symptoms he training camp in July saying he had the community embraced me from “I believe that by having this oppor- felt, Holmes was evasive. seen himself in a dream playing foot- Day 1.” tunity for a younger player or even a Scoreboard “Much of that is, I guess you could ball. Holmes was the 2002 Offensive newer player to come in and provide ...... Page 8 say, in the past,” he said. “Just to know Working hard to get back in shape, Player of the Year after rushing for that production, that’s definitely need- the symptoms were similar to the ones he started the last two games in place 1,615 yards in just 14 games in 2002. ed for the Kansas City Chiefs at any before. But to be technical, to go into of Larry Johnson, who will be out In one season, he set a then-NFL position.” THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 2007 – 7 NASCAR | SEASON WRAP Kings NASCAR year belongs to Continued from Page 6 to put Phoenix ahead 100-94 with 1:35 left. Junior, Jeff and Jimmie Sacramento pulled within By JENNA FRYER two but couldn’t complete the very end to get this thing The two-time Daytona 500 rally. The Suns got the Associated Press done.” winner struggled to make rebound after Artest’s miss, CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Although he came up just races — he qualified for just but Barbosa fumbled the ball From Junior to Jeff and short, Gordon proved he’s still 14 of 36 — and the other out of bounds going for an Jimmie, the 2007 Nextel Cup among the best after 16 sea- Camry pilots struggled, too. uncontested layup with 3.1 season belonged to three dif- sons in NASCAR’s top series. Of the seven full-time seconds left. That led to ferent drivers for very differ- He also showed class in teams, Dave Blaney’s 31st- Salmons’ desperate attempt. ent reasons. defeat, celebrating Johnson’s place finish was the highest. Kevin Martin missed five Dale Earnhardt Jr. waged a success — even though it But the Japanese automaker of his first six shots and fin- public battle with his step- spoiled what should have should crack the winner’s cir- ished with 15 points for mother for control of his late been a career year for the cle next season with the addi- Sacramento. Francisco Garcia father’s company, and when four-time series champion. tion of Joe Gibbs Racing and had 14 points and Salmons his coup failed, he became the In addition to passing Dale drivers Tony Stewart, Kyle added nine points and eight hottest free agent in NASCAR Earnhardt on NASCAR’s Busch and Denny Hamlin. rebounds. history. His decisions started a career victories list this sea- —Busch, despite tremen- It was the second straight domino effect, and the win- son, Gordon found off-track dous talent and a long future subpar game for Martin, the ners and losers won’t be happiness with the June birth ahead of him, found himself NBA’s second-leading scorer. known for years. of his daughter. It gave him a out of a job at Hendrick After opening the season with Junior eventually settled on balance he had been missing Motorsports when Junior nine straight games of 20 or mighty Hendrick Motorsports, during the heyday of his became available. Almost more points, including a where he’ll join a team that career. every team in the garage career-high 43 last week won 18 of 36 races this season “When you go through wanted the temperamental 22- against the Knicks, he was and its seventh Nextel Cup becoming a first-time father, year-old, and he picked Gibbs, held to 19 in Sacramento’s title. The move has put pres- there is nothing that’s going to where the driver stable can be victory Sunday over Detroit. sure on NASCAR’s most pop- top that. It is the ultimate,” a bit emotionally unstable. “We tried to deny Martin ular driver to finally deliver Gordon said. “I’ve won cham- Team president J.D. Gibbs the ball and make him take his first championship, and on pionships before ... (and) I is confident the dynamic tough shots,” Marion said. Rick Hendrick to make sure it know that even that can’t top between Busch, Hamlin and “He wasn’t getting any fouls happens without disrupting becoming a dad and that Stewart will be just fine, and called like he usually does the balance of the most pow- whole experience.” Busch has the potential to and he never got in a rhythm.” erful team ever assembled. While Junior, Jeff and prove that JGR got the better The Suns put together an “I think the pressure’s on Jimmie certainly dominated end of the deal. 11-0 run in the third quarter to me, because of his fan base the headlines, they hardly —The driver movement take a 72-55 lead. The surge expecting him to do well,” stole the show: left Dale Earnhardt Inc. in a started with a basket from Hendrick said. “If he does —The season opened with lurch, as the NASCAR com- Hill and ended with a Nash 3- well, it’s because of his talent. a cheating scandal at the munity wondered if the com- pointer. Daytona 500 — five teams pany could survive without its The Kings chipped away at If he doesn’t, it’s going to be the lead, with Artest banking my fault. That’s kind of the were caught with unapproved star driver. But team president in a shot from close range to way it works when you have modifications on their cars — Max Siegel made a series of tie it at 94 with 3:07 remain- multiple cars ... and I’m look- including Michael Waltrip, moves, including acquiring ing. ing forward to the challenge.” who had an illegal substance cash-strapped Ginn Racing, to Barbosa scored 15 points, Junior will get support in his engine. It set the tone form a four-car team that will Stoudemire had 14 and Hill from Hendrick drivers Jimmie for a strict NASCAR crack- use Martin Truex Jr., Paul added 13 to help the Suns take Johnson and Jeff Gordon, who down on cheating, and the Menard, Regan Smith and the a 55-47 lead into halftime. dominated this season like no sanctioning body showed lit- combination of Mark Martin The two teams play again duo ever had. tle mercy when it came to its and Aric Almirola. Wednesday night in Phoenix. Johnson led the way with Car of Tomorrow. Still, the team is constantly 10 victories and an incredible NASCAR phased in its battling perception that it will performance during the Chase CoT this season, and it’s be nothing without Junior. for the championship that cul- unclear if the car will indeed “Everything we hear, MENDO | MEN’S minated in his second straight reduce costs, foster better rac- everything we read is all about championship. Gordon fin- ing and improve safety. The how DEI is done. We’re shut- BASKETBALL ished second, with six wins only thing that’s certain is that ting down. It’s just ridicu- Eagles fall to and a record 30 top-10 finish- NASCAR won’t tolerate mod- lous,” Siegel said. “Quite es. ifications to it, as many crew frankly, we’re sick of hearing College of the “We knew we couldn’t put chiefs learned this season it. DEI is here to stay. We’re Redwoods, 94- our guards down. We knew through lengthy suspensions not going anywhere.” who we were racing and the and stiff fines. —The DEI-Ginn merger 88 in close game team and the track are better —Waltrip never recovered was one of many partnerships than anyone else out there, from the Daytona scandal, and formed this season, as existing The Daily Journal and they had an amazing it started a long and troubling car owners looked for outside Ukiah, CA – The year,” Johnson said. “And we year for Toyota in its first sea- investors to alleviate rising Mendocino College men’s knew we had to fight to the son in NASCAR’s top series. costs in NASCAR. basketball team dropped a tough one at home on Tuesday verse College of the streak of 216 consecutive in a rocking, sold-out arena. Redwoods 94-88. NCAA games without allowing 100 Kamyron Brown scored 20 points. points, Maarty Leunen had 17 Mendocino was led by sophomore Jordan Monroe, Continued from Page 6 Kevin Kanaskie had nine and 11 rebounds, and Tajuan points and Nigel Johnson Porter 13 before fouling out who had 17 points in the first up 66-63 with a 3-pointer added seven for Middle for Oregon (4-1). half on route to finishing with from the corner. Tennessee (1-3), which shot No. 13 Duke 79, Illinois 66 24 points and six rebounds. “I knew it was going in,” he only 31 percent and lost to At Lahaina, Hawaii, Gerald Sophomore Canyon Miller said. Tennessee for the sixth con- Henderson scored 23 points Neitzel, who didn’t start had 19 points and five secutive time. and DeMarcus Nelson added rebounds while freshman because of flu-like symptoms, No. 8 Indiana 95, UNC- 16 to lead the Blue Devils attempted a long 3-pointer Donnie McMahon had 13 Wilmington 71 over Illinois in the semifinals points, four steals and four with 11 seconds left, but At Bloomington, Ind., Eric of the EA Sports Maui missed everything and Shipp Gordon scored 30 points and Invitational. boards. sealed it with two free throws Armon Bassett added 19 to Duke (4-0) will meet No. Sophomore Zack Corns at the other end. help Indiana beat North 11 Marquette, which beat (Ukiah) had 13 points, five Neitzel finished with 13 Carolina-Wilmington. Oklahoma State 91-61, on rebounds and three assists. points on 4-of-11 shooting Indiana (3-0) came close to Wednesday night for the shot Mendocino is now 2-3 and Durrell Summers added 100 points for the third at title No. 4. overall and will play Chabot 11 for Michigan State (3-1). straight game and probably The Blue Devils are 11-0 No. 1 North Carolina 110, College at 2 p.m. on Friday in would have hit triple digits in on the island, having won the the Napa Valley Tournament. South Carolina State 64 back-to-back games if coach championship in 1992, 1997 At Chapel Hill, N.C., Tyler Kelvin Sampson hadn’t pulled and 2001. No other school has Hansbrough scored 26 points his starters early. The more than two Maui titles in and Wayne Ellington added Hoosiers have won 20 straight the 24 years of the tourna- MENDO TRUCK 19 to help North Carolina beat at home. ment. ACCESSORIES South Carolina State. Todd Hendley scored 20 Brian Randle had 16 points Danny Green had 15 points points and Chad Tomko added to lead the Fighting Illini (3- for the Tar Heels (3-0), who 17 for North Carolina- 1). earned their second straight Wilmington (1-2). No. 23 Virginia 72, Drexel blowout win in the Las Vegas No. 11 Marquette 91, 58 Invitational. Oklahoma State 61 At Charlottesville, Va., Everett Spencer scored 12 At Lahaina, Hawaii, Sean Singletary had 24 points, points to lead the Bulldogs (0- Marquette defended and hus- seven rebounds and five 4). tled its way into the champi- assists. SUPERIOR No. 3 Memphis 84, onship game of the EA Sports The Cavaliers (4-0) led 31- PROFESSIONAL Arkansas State 63 Maui Invitational. 25 at halftime and used a 10-2 At Memphis, Tenn., Willie Jerel McNeal had 20 points run in the second half to SERVICE Kemp scored a career-high 22 and Dominic James added 18 stretch their lead to double points, including 6-for-8 from 406 Talmage Rd., Ukiah to lead the Golden Eagles in a digits. 462-4614 3-point range, and Doneal never-in-doubt semifinal vic- Frank Elegar led Drexel (3- Mack added 19 for the Tigers. tory over Oklahoma State. 1) with 23 points. Chris Douglas-Roberts Terrel Harris had 17 points No. 25 Florida 102, North added 16 points for Memphis and freshman James Anderson Florida 51 (5-0), which has won all of its added 14 for the Cowboys (2- At Gainesville, Fla., games by double-digit mar- 2). Marreese Speights had 20 gins. Marquette (4-0) will play points and 12 rebounds, Adrian Banks led the Duke for the title on Walter Hodge added 14 points Indians (0-3) with 32 points, Wednesday night. and the Gators overwhelmed Organics one short of his career high. Saint Mary’s 99, No. 12 North Florida. & No. 7 Tennessee 109, Oregon 87 The Gators (5-0) extended Middle Tennessee 40 At Moraga, Calif., Patty their winning streak to 15 Hydroponics At Knoxville, Tenn., JaJuan Mills set the Saint Mary’s games and pushed their home Smith scored 26 of his career- freshman scoring record with winning streak to 24. high 32 points in the first half 37 points, and added five DeVon Jones scored 12 points to lead North Florida, and Chris Lofton added 17 assists, two steals and only Hopland points for the Volunteers. which lost its 34th consecu- Hopland one turnover that came with 3 tive road game. The Ospreys Ramar Smith had 12 points minutes to go. and Tyler Smith added 11 for (1-4), in their third season at Mills led the Gaels (4-0) to the Division I level, have the Volunteers (4-0), who their first win over a ranked 13325 Hwy. 101 snapped the Blue Raiders’ never beaten another Division opponent in nearly three years I team away from home. 744-8300 8 – THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL UHS | CROSS COUNTRY SCOREBOARD

N.Y. Jets at Dallas, 1:15 p.m. Washington 116, Philadelphia 101 Indianapolis at Atlanta, 5:15 p.m. Golden State 108, New York 82 The Daily Journal 72 66 #842 Sonia Sajja (12) Mission San Jose #6 17:24 5:48 NFL Sunday, Nov. 25 Dallas 105, Toronto 99 22:09 7:23 48 48 #879 James Goldfield (9) Montgomery #6 Seattle at St. Louis, 10 a.m. Denver 112, Chicago 91 Results of Ukiah High 73 67 #21 Ellie Suderman-Talco (12) Alameda #6 17:25 5:48 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m. Phoenix 100, Sacramento 98 22:12 7:24 49 49 #565 Sam Hales (12) Hayward #4 17:26 East Oakland at Kansas City, 10 a.m. Wednesday’s Games School’s cross country meet at 74 68 #841 Zoe Lu (11) Mission San Jose #7 5:48 W L T Pct PF PA Houston at Cleveland, 10 a.m. Washington at Charlotte, 4 p.m. 22:20 7:26 50 50 #96 Ian Dennis (11) American #3 17:27 New England 10 0 01.000 411 157 Tennessee at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Dallas at Houston, 4:30 p.m. Hayward on Saturday. Top 75 69 #354 Rachel Reeder (11) Clayton Valley #4 5:49 Buffalo 5 5 0 .500 153 222 New Orleans at Carolina, 10 a.m. Atlanta at Miami, 4:30 p.m. 22:23 7:27 51 51 #844 Evan Dankiewicz (9) Mission San N.Y. Jets 2 8 0 .200 178 244 Washington at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m. Golden State at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Wildcat runner, sophomore 76 70 #624 Meena Kaushik (10) Irvington #7 Jose #1 17:27 5:49 Miami 0 10 0 .000 183 274 Buffalo at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. Toronto at Memphis, 5 p.m. Andrew Zellman qualified as 22:28 7:29 52 52 #93 Daniel Brody (11) American #4 17:27 South San Francisco at Arizona, 1:05 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. 77 71 #871 Maddie Boyd (10) Montgomery #5 5:49 W L T Pct PF PA Denver at Chicago, 1:15 p.m. Indiana at New Orleans, 5 p.m. an individual to compete in 22:31 7:30 53 #1030 Steve Riffle (11) Rancho Cotate #1 Indianapolis 8 2 0 .800 278 159 Baltimore at San Diego, 1:15 p.m. New York at Detroit, 5 p.m. 78 72 #86 Rita Benavidez (12) American #4 17:28 5:49 Jacksonville 7 3 0 .700 207 181 Philadelphia at New England, 5:15 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Tennessee 6 4 0 .600 198 186 Saturday’s State 22:33 7:31 54 53 #97 Akshar Kachhia (12) American #5 Monday, Nov. 26 Orlando at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m. Houston 5 5 0 .500 226 236 Miami at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m. Sacramento at Phoenix, Late Championships at Woodpark 79 73 #357 Sabrina Wadsworth (9) Clayton Valley 17:31 5:50 North New Jersey at Portland, Late #5 22:46 7:35 55 54 #849 Joey Uken (9) Mission San Jose #2 W L T Pct PF PA Denver at L.A. Clippers, Late in Fresno. 80 74 #19 Claudia Lee (11) Alameda #7 22:46 17:31 5:50 Pittsburgh 7 3 0 .700 269 145 NBA 7:35 56 55 #971 Hugh Dowdy (10) Petaluma #7 17:31 Cleveland 6 4 0 .600 288 294 81 75 #876 Rita Pearson (11) Montgomery #6 5:50 Baltimore 4 6 0 .400 168 211 EASTERN CONFERENCE NHL 23:04 7:41 57 56 #1382 Max Walker (12) Ukiah #4 17:32 Cincinnati 3 7 0 .300 246 286 Atlantic Division Division II Girls 82 76 #352 Marae Goodwin (10) Clayton Valley 5:50 West WLPctGB EASTERN CONFERENCE #6 23:21 7:47 58 #1025 Tim Garcia (11) Rancho Cotate #2 W L T Pct PF PA Boston 8 1 .889 — Atlantic Division Results 83 77 #88 Edina Miguel (12) American #5 23:21 17:32 5:50 Denver 5 5 0 .500 187 258 Toronto 5 6 .455 4 W L OT Pts GF GA Scoring Teams and Points: 7:47 59 57 #739 Nick Aufderheide (10) Livermore #3 San Diego 5 5 0 .500 229 209 New Jersey 4 7 .364 5 N.Y. Rangers 12 8 1 25 47 40 1. Carondelet 34 (1 5 6 8 14 20 25) 84 78 #1374 Allison Mack (10) Ukiah #5 23:33 17:34 5:51 Kansas City 4 6 0 .400 145 186 Philadelphia 3 7 .300 5 1/2 Philadelphia 11 7 1 23 57 50 2. Livermore 64 (3 11 15 17 18 40 60) 7:51 60 58 #635 Andrew Nguyen (12) Irvington #2 Oakland 2 8 0 .200 180 223 New York 2 8 .200 6 1/2 N.Y. Islanders 11 6 0 22 45 45 3. Casa Grande 100 (2 13 24 30 31 34 35) 85 79 #90 Linsay Moore (12) American #6 23:41 17:36 5:52 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Southeast Division New Jersey 8 10 2 18 48 56 4. Irvington 123 (12 22 27 29 33 39 70) 7:53 61 59 #1416 Gurshan Singh (11) Washington #6 East WLPctGB Pittsburgh 8 10 2 18 56 62 5. Santa Rosa 137 (9 19 23 41 45 54 62) 86 80 #561 Janna van der Wilk (11) Hayward #1 17:38 5:52 W L T Pct PF PA Orlando 10 2 .833 — Northeast Division 6. Washington 152 (4 21 37 43 47 52 57) 23:56 7:58 62 60 #630 Juan Coronado (10) Irvington #3 Dallas 9 1 0 .900 324 218 Charlotte 6 4 .600 3 W L OT Pts GF GA 7. Montgomery 157 (10 16 28 32 71 75) 87 81 #1372 Gina Gomez (11) Ukiah #6 24:04 17:38 5:52 N.Y. Giants 7 3 0 .700 236 200 Washington 5 5 .500 4 Ottawa 16 3 0 32 61 39 8. American 245 (7 26 63 72 77 79 83) 8:01 63 61 #1184 Austin Hermosillo (11) Santa Rosa Philadelphia 5 5 0 .500 206 187 Atlanta 3 7 .300 6 Montreal 11 6 3 25 63 54 9. Ukiah 257 (36 44 46 53 78 81) 88 82 #1342 Carisa Cabilatazan (9) Tennyson #1 #5 17:39 5:53 Washington 5 5 0 .500 200 221 Miami 2 8 .200 7 Boston 10 7 2 22 49 48 South 10. Alameda 265 (38 51 55 56 65 67 74) 24:08 8:02 64 62 #1413 Tyler Ocon (10) Washington #7 Central Division Toronto 8 9 5 21 68 78 11. Clayton Valley 281 (42 48 49 69 73 76 85) W L T Pct PF PA WLPctGB Buffalo 7 10 1 15 50 54 89 83 #87 Suzanne McCall (12) American #7 17:42 5:54 Tampa Bay 6 4 0 .600 195 151 12. Mission San Jose 292 (50 58 59 61 64 66 68) 24:11 8:03 65 63 #23 Albert Chu (11) Alameda #6 17:43 Detroit 6 4 .600 — Southeast Division 13. Hayward 432 (80 86 87 88 91) Carolina 4 6 0 .400 167 212 Milwaukee 5 4 .556 1/2 W L OT Pts GF GA 90 84 #1344 Vanessa Monarrez (10) Tennyson 5:54 New Orleans 4 6 0 .400 212 246 14. Tennyson 437 (82 84 89 90 92 93) Cleveland 5 6 .455 1 1/2 Carolina 12 6 3 27 71 58 #2 24:15 8:05 66 64 #607 Dustin Reid (10) Heritage #1 17:43 Atlanta 3 7 0 .300 142 213 Indiana 4 7 .364 2 1/2 Tampa Bay 10 8 2 22 68 61 91 #1018 Lizette Gopar (11) Rancho Cotate #1 5:54 North Team Total (Average) Times: Chicago 2 8 .200 4 Atlanta 10 10 0 20 56 69 24:22 8:07 67 65 #98 Kunal Patel (12) American #6 17:44 W L T Pct PF PA WESTERN CONFERENCE Florida 9 12 1 19 55 65 Carondelet: 1:32:14 (18:26) 92 85 #355 Phyllis Smith (11) Clayton Valley #7 5:54 Green Bay 9 1 0 .900 259 159 Southwest Division Washington 6 13 1 13 46 59 Livermore: 1:35:20 (19:04) 24:29 8:09 68 66 #1380 Adrian Sandoval (12) Ukiah #5 Detroit 6 4 0 .600 231 232 WLPctGB WESTERN CONFERENCE Casa Grande: 1:36:52 (19:22) 93 86 #558 Kidan Habtay (11) Hayward #2 24:47 17:44 5:54 Chicago 4 6 0 .400 184 217 San Antonio 9 2 .818 — Central Division Irvington: 1:39:31 (19:54) 8:15 69 67 #26 Daniel Lebe (11) Alameda #7 17:45 Minnesota 4 6 0 .400 195 210 Dallas 8 2 .800 1/2 W L OT Pts GF GA Santa Rosa: 1:39:50 (19:58) 94 87 #559 Nina Ho (9) Hayward #3 24:51 8:17 5:55 West New Orleans 9 3 .750 1/2 Detroit 14 5 1 29 69 50 Washington: 1:39:47 (19:57) 95 88 #556 Jeanette Cedeno (9) Hayward #4 70 68 #1183 Chris Edwards (11) Santa Rosa #6 W L T Pct PF PA Houston 6 5 .545 3 Chicago 11 8 1 23 62 61 Montgomery: 1:41:28 (20:17) 25:15 8:25 17:47 5:55 Seattle 6 4 0 .600 221 164 Memphis 3 7 .300 5 1/2 St. Louis 11 7 0 22 47 42 American: 1:46:52 (21:22) 96 #1021 Lexi Montgomery (10) Rancho Cotate 71 69 #633 Adnan Mahesri (11) Irvington #4 Arizona 5 5 0 .500 223 222 Northwest Division Nashville 10 8 2 22 56 57 Ukiah: 1:47:03 (21:24) #2 25:24 8:28 17:48 5:56 St. Louis 2 8 0 .200 149 257 WLPctGB Columbus 9 7 4 22 53 50 Alameda: 1:47:22 (21:28) 97 89 #1345 Andrea Ngo (10) Tennyson #3 25:41 72 70 #1182 Wes Coburn (9) Santa Rosa #7 San Francisco 2 8 0 .200 113 223 Denver 8 3 .727 — Northwest Division Clayton Valley: 1:48:01 (21:36) 8:33 17:48 5:56 Utah 8 4 .667 1/2 W L OT Pts GF GA Mission San Jose: 1:48:52 (21:46) 98 90 #1347 Rebecca Olmstead (11) Tennyson 73 71 #317 Matt Hanlon (11) Casa Grande #3 ——— Portland 4 7 .364 4 Minnesota 11 7 2 24 55 50 Hayward: 2:05:03 (25:00) #4 25:43 8:34 17:48 5:56 Sunday’s Games Seattle 2 10 .167 6 1/2 Colorado 11 8 1 23 58 59 N.Y. Giants 16, Detroit 10 Tennyson: 2:08:28 (25:41) 99 91 #554 Ashley Allunan (11) Hayward #5 74 72 #846 Ricky McFerrin (12) Mission San Minnesota 1 7 .125 5 1/2 Vancouver 10 8 2 22 55 55 Minnesota 29, Oakland 22 Pacific Division Calgary 9 9 3 21 60 64 26:14 8:44 Jose #3 17:54 5:58 Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 7 1 1 #294 Nicole Hood (10) Carondelet #1 17:08 100 #1017 Lacey DeBois (12) Rancho Cotate #3 75 73 #95 Daniel Cortez (11) American #7 17:58 WLPctGB Edmonton 8 12 1 17 49 68 5:42 Green Bay 31, Carolina 17 Phoenix 9 2 .818 — Pacific Division 26:33 8:51 5:59 Houston 23, New Orleans 10 2 2 #310 Jacue Taylor (10) Casa Grande #1 L.A. Lakers 7 3 .700 1 1/2 W L OT Pts GF GA 101 92 #1346 Duyen-Khanh Nguyen (10) 76 74 #358 Kyle Bradley (12) Clayton Valley #3 Cleveland 33, Baltimore 30, OT L.A. Clippers 5 4 .556 3 San Jose 11 7 3 25 57 47 17:21 5:47 Tennyson #5 28:41 9:33 17:58 5:59 Indianapolis 13, Kansas City 10 3 3 #731 Diana George (11) Livermore #1 17:52 Sacramento 4 7 .364 5 Anaheim 10 8 3 23 54 58 102 #1023 Corenne Rameriez (11) Rancho 77 75 #741 Jon Epperson (11) Livermore #4 Arizona 35, Cincinnati 27 Golden State 3 6 .333 5 Dallas 9 7 4 22 61 55 5:57 Cotate #4 29:34 9:51 18:00 6:00 Philadelphia 17, Miami 7 Los Angeles 8 11 1 17 58 66 4 4 #1406 Beth Raymond ADVANCE (12) 103 93 #1343 Nazma Haroon (9) Tennyson #6 78 76 #847 Vito Prasad (10) Mission San Jose #4 Jacksonville 24, San Diego 17 ——— Phoenix 8 10 0 16 42 56 Washington #1 18:02 6:00 29:56 9:58 18:01 6:00 N.Y. Jets 19, Pittsburgh 16, OT Monday’s Games 5 5 #291 Heather Cerney (10) Carondelet #2 79 #1024 Marcus Fleming (12) Rancho Cotate #3 Dallas 28, Washington 23 Charlotte 101, Portland 92 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss 18:25 6:08 Division II Boys Results 18:02 6:00 St. Louis 13, San Francisco 9 Memphis 125, Seattle 108 or shootout loss. 6 6 #295 Kellie Houser (11) Carondelet #3 18:33 Scoring Teams and Points: 80 77 #883 Jesse Zarate (11) Montgomery #7 Seattle 30, Chicago 23 Orlando 95, New Orleans 88 ——— 6:11 1. Petaluma 29 (1 2 5 6 15 30 55) 18:11 6:03 New England 56, Buffalo 10 Utah 102, New Jersey 75 Monday’s Games 7 7 #89 Rachel Mitchell ADVANCE (11) American 2. De La Salle 46 (7 8 9 10 12 20 27) 81 78 #845 Teddy Fong (10) Mission San Jose Monday’s Game Tuesday’s Games Atlanta 4, Tampa Bay 3, OT #1 18:50 6:16 3. Montgomery 111 (16 21 22 23 29 48 77) #5 18:11 6:03 Denver 34, Tennessee 20 San Antonio 95, Atlanta 83 Florida 4, Washington 3 8 8 #292 Ashley Chavez (12) Carondelet #4 4. Washington 114 (14 17 18 32 33 59 62) 82 79 #314 Connor Bryon (12) Casa Grande #4 Thursday, Nov. 22 L.A. Lakers 134, Indiana 114 N.Y. Islanders 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 18:54 6:18 5. Santa Rosa 177 (11 24 34 47 61 68 70) 18:15 6:05 Green Bay at Detroit, 9:30 a.m. Milwaukee 111, Cleveland 107 Ottawa 4, Montreal 2 9 9 #1176 Suzi Rozga ADVANCE (10) Santa 6. Alameda 186 (26 36 39 42 43 63 67) 83 80 #360 Jared Gualtieri (11) Clayton Valley #4 Rosa #1 18:57 6:19 7. Ukiah 216 (4 44 46 56 66 107) 18:15 6:05 10 10 #870 Celeste Berg ADVANCE (11) 8. American 218 (28 35 50 52 53 65 73) 84 #95 Daniel Cortez (11) American #8 18:16 Montgomery #1 19:00 6:20 9. Hayward 229 (13 37 41 49 89 97) 6:05 11 11 #734 Robin Roque (11) Livermore #2 10. Livermore 278 (19 45 57 75 82 101 102) 85 81 #606 Eric Morford (9) Heritage #2 18:19 19:05 6:21 11. Clayton Valley 290 (3 40 74 80 93 103) 6:06 12 12 #629 Rebeccah Warmack ADVANCE (11) 12. Casa Grande 292 (25 31 71 79 86 90 92) 86 82 #740 Kevin Cavalieri (10) Livermore #5 Irvington #1 19:06 6:22 13. Irvington 310 (38 58 60 69 85 88 95) 18:20 6:06 13 13 #309 Dominique Ratto (10) Casa Grande 14. Mission San Jose 331 (51 54 72 76 78 96 99) 87 83 #1073 Alfredo Zaragoza (10) Richmond #1 #2 19:07 6:22 15. Heritage 433 (64 81 84 98 106) 18:21 6:07 14 14 #297 Erin Mulligan (12) Carondelet #5 16. Richmond 463 (83 87 91 94 108 109 110) 88 84 #605 Travis Foster (12) Heritage #3 18:24 19:14 6:24 17. 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Waldorf School Holiday Bird Count and slideshow of local birds Faire set for Dec. 1 The Daily Journal Following the bird count on Have you ever seen a flash December 15 there will be a The 35th annual Holiday Crafts Faire, the county’s longest of iridescent blue and wished "Compilation Potluck" at running arts and crafts faire, will once again be presented by the you knew the name of that Grace Hudson Museum Waldorf School of Mendocino County in Carl Purdy Hall at the bird? Are you confused about Public Room, 6 p.m., during Ukiah Fairgrounds, on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. until 5 which birds live here in the which the total number of bird p.m. Free admission and parking will be available. winter, which live here in the species counted during the Parents and children can work together making hand made summer, and which ones only day will be added up in the gifts and holiday ornaments. Make-it-yourself stations include: migrate through our area? midst of good food and cheer. candle dipping, scented sachet sewing, cookie decorating, woodworking, and silk scarf painting. Well, help is at hand. The numbers will be added This event is an opportunity for people wishing to purchase Peregrine Audubon Society is to information gathered unique holiday gifts made by local artisans and crafts people. again organizing the annual around the world this year and Jams, jewelry, silks, hand spun/woven clothing, ceramics, can- Christmas Bird Count, which years past to determine the dles, herbs, toys, quilts, books, woodcrafts and more will be will take place on Saturday, health of bird populations. available. Lunch and live music will be available to fair patrons, Dec. 15 this year. While it feels like play, the as well. The CBC is an opportunity CBC is actually an important This year’s raffle drawing prizes include a Tahoe ski vaca- for beginning or intermediate piece of environmental work. tion, a romantic weekend on the Mendocino coast, hot air bal- bird watchers to go out with Peregrine Audubon would looning, a mountain bike with accessories, a multi-case wine more experienced birders and love to have you help, even if and treats package, and season theatre tickets following dinners learn about the birds that live you only write down num- at local restaurants, to name a few. here in the winter. bers! A novice or intermediate The Ukiah Civic Center is bird watcher might see a Lark located at 300 Seminary Holiday craft fair and Sparrow with its beautifully Avenue. From 101 take bake sale set for Dec. 1 patterned red, white, and Perkins west to State Street black face for the first time. (3rd light). Go left on State The William F. Harrah Senior Center at 1501 Baechtel Rd., Others might learn to distin- Street and turn right on Willts, invites the community to attend their Holiday Craft Fair guish red-shouldered hawks Seminary. Take Seminary to and bake sale on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Their from red-tailed hawks or rec- December 6 at the Ukiah The slideshow is open to the end. To join Peregrine fair will feature See’s Candies, and will offer a snack bar wit hot ognize the characteristic Civic Center, 7 p.m. The all, including people who do Audubon Society and receive dogs, potato chips , doughnuts, cider, soda, coffee, and tea. movements of a white-breast- slideshow, which was com- not wish to participate in the a newsletter with regular For more information, call 459-6826. ed nuthatch. piled by Keiffer and Matthew count. The evening will also announcements about pro- To help participants pre- Matthiessen, emphasizes the include an explanation of how grams and field trips, please Mendocino Ballet’s pare for the CBC Bob Keiffer field characteristics of birds the Christmas Bird Count send $15 to PAS, P.O. Box Holiday Tea Party set for Dec. 2 will present a slideshow on likely to be seen during the works and team sign-ups 311, Ukiah, CA 95482. local birds on Thursday, count. (optional). www.peregrineaudubon.org. Mendocino Ballet invites the community to attend a Holiday Tea Party at their studio on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will include sandwiches and sweet treats while attendees graphic designer for a university in-plant printing facility for 12 An artist reception will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 5 to 8 are entertained by holiday characters, including Mrs. Claus, years. p.m. at Tierra, 312 N. School St., in downtown Ukiah. For more preview scenes from The Nutcracker Ballet, browse in the hol- Having weathered the transitions from cold type to the digi- information, call 468-7936. iday boutique and enter free door prize drawings. tal age, Ms. Hazlewood has learned to relish the inevitable tech- Tickets are available at the Mendocino Ballet Studio, located nology advances in publishing. In her talk “Emerging Trends in Emblem Club fashion show at 205 S. State Street, or at the Mendocino Book Company. The Publishing Technology: Tools You Can Use,” she will touch on ticket prices are $12 for adults, and $8 for children 12 and advances in publishing technology -- things authors, publishers, set for Saturday, Dec. 8 under. Proceeds from this event go to support Mendocino and freelancers should be aware of to stay current. She aims to Ukiah Emblem Club’s Annual Fashion Show will be held on Ballet. For more information, call Trudy McCreanor at 463- demystify terms like XML, metadata, keywords, soft proofing, Saturday, Dec. 8, at noon in the Norm Island Building, Ukiah 2290. and eBooks Elks Lodge, 1200 Hastings Road, Ukiah. Fashions by In addition to Ms. Hazlewood’s talk, there will be time for Especially For You will be modeled and available for purchase. Riane Eisler to speak in Ukiah on Dec. 3 networking with other attendees, a White Elephant gift A luncheon will be prepared by Gladys Delsol. There will be exchange, and an Italian-style buffet dinner. The event is open door prizes and a raffle, with a $12 donation requested. For Riane Eisler, acclaimed author of the book “The Chalice and to the public, at a cost of $21 per person. The deadline for reser- information and tickets, call 462-7907 or 468-9603. the Blade,” will be in Ukiah on Monday, Dec. 3. to talk about vations is Tuesday, Dec. 4. Reseservations can be made by e- her latest book, “The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring mailing [email protected]. Economics.” Ukiah Contra Dances set for Dec. 8 Riane’s newest book, “The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating ‘Urban Birds’ art exhibit at Tierra -- Ukiah Contra Dances have moved to a new time, 7:30 p.m. a Caring Economics” -- hailed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu as The next Ukiah Contra Dance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, “A template for the better world we have been so urgently seek- Art, Garden Wine set to open on Dec. 6 at the Ukiah Methodist Church, at 207 N. Pine St., Ukiah, entry ing,” by Peter Senge as “desperately needed,” by Gloria Using a variety of imagery processes and forms, Tierra -- Art, through the back entrance. Steinem as “revolutionary,” and by Jane Goodall as “a call to Garden, Wine’s proprietor Nicole Martenson has created a col- The public is invited to atten the dance, which begins at 7:30, action” -- proposes a new approach to economics that gives vis- lection of pieces that ask the questions “What would it be like with beginner’s instruction from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Live music will ibility and value to the most essential human work: the work of without these species?” and “What voids do they fill in our lives be provided by The San Fransisco Scottish Fiddlers, led by caring for people and nature. Riane emphasizes that specific if we just pay attention?” Janette Duncan. Lea Smith, from Fort Bragg, will call and teach actions can change one’s life and help one to see in a new way “I think differently about gardening now,” says Martensen. all dances. The requested donations are $4 for dancing children because all change begins with the individual. Her work gives “We often leave seed heads on plants for the birds to harvest ages 4 to 11; $6 for ages 12 to 17; and $8 for ages 18 and above. people grounded hope that change is possible and that we are and our plants for sale at Tierra are chosen with pollinators in They request that attendees bring non-alcoholic bevarages or a not doomed to despair and destruction. As Riane says, “caring mind. It’s great to see hummingbirds, bluebirds, tohees, tit desert to share. pays -- in dollars and cents.” mice, and juncos finding some benefit.” For more information, call Paula at 463-2113. Riane has been honored with the Humanist Pioneer Award and the first Alice Paul ERA Award. She is the only woman among twenty great thinkers, including Hegel, Adam Smith, Marx, and Toynbee, selected for inclusion in Macrohistory and Macrohistorians in recognition of the lasting importance of her work as a cultural historian and evolutionary theorist. Dr. Eisler is being sponsored by Alliance For Democracy in association with Mendocino Environmental Center, Greater Ukiah Localization Project, WaterMoon Pathways, Tools of Illumination, and Mystic Theatre Presents. She will be speaking in the City Hall Council Chambers, at 300 Seminary, Ukiah, on Dec. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. A $10 donation will be requested at the door. There is limited space and seating will be first come, first served. Mary Hazlewood of John Wiley & Sons to Speak on Dec. 4 On Thursday, Dec. 6, Bookbuilders Northcoast will hold its quarterly Networking Salon Dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Hill House in Mendocino. The featured guest is Mary Hazlewood, Manager of Production Technology, at John Wiley & Sons. Ms. Hazlewood has a BA in printmaking from SFSU and has worked for a catalog publisher, a design studio, and a commer- cial print shop. She developed and oversaw an electronic com- position program called EMM for Jossey-Bass, and was the

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

CHAOS GRID THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 930432 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion PRUD 28 35 0 -4 Unscramble these four Jumbles, SIAS one letter to each square, 26 -3 8 40 to form four ordinary words. INOL 38 1 33 3 VEGA LUTEX

CLUE: PHLEGMATIC ORDER GRID 70 ©2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 70 All Rights Reserved.

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If By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar ishes, she is still, by far, the best when it comes in their lives, whether large or small. We wish you aren’t able to accommodate extra guests to freedom, opportunity and progress. And, I every one of you a happy, healthy, bountiful this year, please keep them in mind when you give thanks for all that. holiday. Here’s one more: are planning next year’s bounty. And for those me for over 35 years -- and counting. Further, I give thanks for being able to con- Dear Annie: I live on a fixed income and readers who are spending the day volunteering I give thanks for my two sons, for they have tribute to the welfare and advancement of oth- was feeling broke and underprivileged. But, I at shelters and soup kitchens, bless you for grown into fine young men. John just finished ers, especially those children and families that took a look around at some of the things I DO your kind hearts and generosity of spirit. 10 years in the Navy, and Ellery is working as are disadvantaged socially, politically and eco- have, and it turns out, I am NOT poor. Here’s a quote from the late, great Erma a computer engineering consultant and attend- nomically. I have a roof over my head that does not Bombeck: “Thanksgiving dinners take 18 ing graduate school. John graduated with hon- I figure it’s time I reflect upon, remember leak. hours to prepare. They are consumed in 12 and treasure all the good times, good places ors, and Ellery graduated as valedictorian. I have a warm bed, in which to sleep. minutes. Halftimes take 12 minutes. This is not and good people that have come into my life. I My wife and I suffer from a host of diseases coincidence.” give thanks to all those who helped and I have hot and cold running water, in which Dear Annie: I would love to share my and diagnoses. We take a litany of medications empowered me over the years, to all those to bathe. thoughts with your readers at Thanksgiving and prescriptions. I give thanks that I have whose backs and shoulders I have stood upon. My refrigerator, cabinets and shelves are because there is so much I am thankful for. health coverage and live in a country where I And I give heartfelt thanks for realizing that I full of food. First, I thank the Creator for allowing me to can receive adequate care and competent treat- have not been alone, nor have I done it all by Yes, it’s true that I don’t drive a fancy car (I be here for 66 years and counting. 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841-07 831-07 PUBLIC NOTICE 817-07 LOST & HELP 11-15,22,29/07 11-8,15,22/07 11-1,8,15,22/07 PUBLIC NOTICE 30 FOUND 120 WANTED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CASEWORKE 822-07 TS # CA-07-94106-JB Loan # 16301954 YOU FOR CHANGE OF NAME NICE OFFICE Sale No. 07-29437-CA Title Order No. 11-1,8,15,22/07 867-07 ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF Case No. SCUK CVPT ‘0750187 Native American E717752 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A FICTITIOUS 11-22,29,12-6,13/07 TRUST DATED 3/25/2005. UNLESS YOU SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Cash Assistance Pro- DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/18/2005. UN- BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, Court House, gram in Lake County. LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME Ukiah, CA 95482 I am Timmy and I will Exper. working YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF File No.: 2007-F0723 STATEMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION be joined by other w/Tribal people help- THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING THE FOLLOWING File No.: 2007-0771 PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- OF: Joleena Malugani beautiful dogs/pup- ful. Clean DMV, drug AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A PERSON(S) IS THE FOLLOWING TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEED- THE COURT FINDS that Petitioner(s) Jolen- pies/cats/kittens for testing, background LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest (ARE) DOING BUSI- PERSON(S) IS ING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- na Malugani has/have filed a Petition for adoption on Friday check F/T salary bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a NESS AS: (ARE) DOING BUSI- TACT A LAWYER. On 12/05/2007 at 10:00 Change of Applicant(s)’ name FROM Jolee- 11/23 between 2-5 $30K w/benefits. Go state or national bank, check drawn by state DELICATO NESS AS: a.m., PREMIER TRUST DEED SERVICES na Renee Payne pm during the Ukiah to www.cttp.net for or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a CELLARS & OLD CHATHAN INC., as duly appointed Trustee under and TO Joleena Renee Malugani downtown special application & job de- state or federal savings and loan association, BROOK HOLLOW, RANCH or savings association, or savings bank speci- THE COURT ORDERS All people interested Holiday Celebration. scription. Contact pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by KING FISH 32265 Highway 128 fied in Section 5102 to the Financial code and We will be at 610 S. Colleen Pete at 707- VANCE BENTO AND SUSAN A BENTO, VINEYARDS in this matter appear before this court to show Yorkville, CA 95494 authorized to do business in this state, will be State, next to the 262-4404 w/ques- HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 12901 Old River Rd. cause why this application for change of Mendocino Olive held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will name should not be granted on: and Wine, LLC movie theater. We tions. Fax to 707- and recorded 07/26/2005, as Instrument No. be made, but without covenant or warranty, Hopland, CA 95449 HEARING DATE: Dec. 7, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. 32265 Highway 128 are all guests at the 274-4233 resume & 2005-16131, of Official Records of Mendocino expressed or implied, regarding title, posses- Fetzer Vineyards, in Dept E, located at Court House, 100 N. Yorkville, CA 95494 Ukiah shelter and application. Indian County, California; WILL SELL AT PUBLIC sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining Inc. State Street, Ukiah, California 95482 hope our downtown hiring preference ap- AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR principal sum of the note(s) secured by the PO Box 611 This business is Dated: Oct. 19, 2007 conducted by a Lim- appearence will help plies. CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful mon- Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges Hopland, CA 95449 us find homes. For /s/Richard J. Henderson ited Liability Com- Chemist - 2 Pos. ey of the United States, by a cashier's check thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, This business is con- more informtaion call RICHARD J. HENDERSON pany. The registrants Avail. Long establish- drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest ducted by a Corpo- Sage at 467-6453 thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the ration. State of in- commenced to trans- ed environmental lab. check drawn by a state or federal savings and Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the corporation: Cali- act business under LOST prescription Low employee turn- loan association, savings association, or sav- initial publication of the Notice of Sale) rea- fornia. The registrant 856-07 the fictitious business glasses 10/31, brown over. Prefer. exp. in ings bank specified in section 5102 to the Fi- sonably estimated to be set forth below. The commenced to trans- 11-16,22/07 name or names listed case. S. Dora area GC or GCMS and nancial code and authorized to do business in amount may be greater on the day of sale. act business under NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE above on 11-20- Reward 468-9300 BS/BA in chemistry. this state) At the main entrance to the Mendo- BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS the fictitious business Pursuant to Chapter 10, commencing with 2007. Endorsed-Filed Will train the right en- cino County Courthouse, 100 North State THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. name or names listed 21700 or the business & professions code, is on 11/20/2007 at the try level person. Trustor(s): FRANCISCO MENDOZA, AN UN- Street, Ukiah, CA all right, title and interest above on July 1992. hereby given that Ukiah Self-Storage, 2301 Mendocino County Good salary, 401K, MARRIED MAN AND OLGA AMBRIZ, AN Endorsed-Filed on South State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 707- Clerks Office. benefits. Work and conveyed to and now held by it under said UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS Oct. 30, 2007 at the 468-0800 will cause to be sold to the general /s/Katherine F. Lee live in beautiful Deed of Trust in the property situated in said Recorded: 3/31/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- public by oral auction at 9:00 AM. KATHERINE LEE Ukiah. Send resume County and State described as: As more fully 06722 in book -, page - of Official Records in Mendocino County Clerks Office. On November 28th, 2007 the following PRESIDENT to Rob, rphillips@ described in the above-referenced Deed of the office of the Recorder of MENDOCINO property: On this holiday I am County, California; /s/Sandy O’Ferrall alpha-labs.com or Trust. Assessor's Parcel No. 182-230-20 The Unit 763 Vincent Kucinkas thankful even though Date of Sale: 11/28/2007 at 10:00 AM Place SANDY O’FERRALL mail to: 208 Mason street address and other common designa- Unit 403 Richard Kisling I have a broken leg. I of Sale: At the main entrance to the Mendoci- Compliance 10 NOTICES St. Ukiah, CA 95482 Unit 910 Nathan O’neil was found by a kind tion, if any, of the real property described no County Courthouse, 100 North State ADOPTIONS & Companion/Driver Unit 774 Brein Sparks person behind Mar- above is purported to be: 2920 MILL CREEK Street, Ukiah, CA. Amount of unpaid balance 851-07 FOSTER CARE for 26 y/o male. Head 11-15,22,29,12-6/07 Unit 442 Alicia Moore io's on N. State St. RD, UKIAH, California 95482-6129 The un- and other charges: $388,343.03 The purport- TLC Child & Family injury. Varied hrs. FICTITIOUS on 11/20 and now I dersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for ed property address is: 241 Macmillan Unit 858 Dale Cline Services seeks families. BUSINESS NAME am safe at the Ukiah Own car. 463-2587 DrHopland, CA 95449 Assessors Parcel No. Unit 787, 615 Yvette Brown Reimbursement, training any incorrectness of the street address and STATEMENT Unit 856 Barbara Killingham & professional support Shelter. I am Tree Criminal Defense other common designation, if any, shown 048-350-13-00 The undersigned Trustee dis- File No.: 2007-F0751 Unit 648 Conception Lopez provided. 463-1100 Walking Coonhound. Attorney: Local herein. Said sale will be made, but without claims any liability for any incorrectness of the THE FOLLOWING property address or other common designa- Unit 759 Larry Ruvalcaba #236800809 Please call Sage at criminal defense firm covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, PERSON(S) IS 467-6453 if I am seeks associate 10- tion, if any, shown herein. If no street address (ARE) DOING BUSI- Unit 206 Alan York LOST & regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, yours, she will help 20hrs/wk for appear- or other common designation is shown, direc- NESS AS: Unit 217 Monica Garcia 30 FOUND to pay the remaining principal sum of the tions to the location of the property may be you get me home. ances, client consul- YEILDING WINE Unit 855 Linda Pepera FOUND 11/18 Neu- note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with obtained by sending a written request to the 67442 Bell Springs Unit 324 Abandoned Unit: Misc household tations, etc. Existing tered Boxer/Pit mix, HELP interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first Rd. goods. office a plus. Fax very friendly. Ryan WANTED advances, if any, under the terms of said publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trust- Laytonville, CA Landlord reserves the right to bid at the time 120 resume to 707- ee is unable to convey title for any reason, 95454 Creek, Willits PT JANITOR in Wil- 571-5521 Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of of the sale. Purchases must be made with 459-3781 the successful bidder's sole and exclusive Willow Laland. cash only and paid for at the time of sale. All lits, some flexibility in DIESEL MECHANIC the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Yeilding remedy shall be the return of monies paid to purchased goods are sold as is and must be FOUND on 11/12 schedule call Pat Say EXP. Clean DMV, Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall P.O. Box 2004 removed at the time of sale. small terrier/begal 707-476-8874 good pay & benefits. balance of the obligation secured by the prop- have no further recourse. Date: 11/8/2007 (67442 Bell Springs Sale subject to cancellation in the even of a mix, female. 462-7393 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue Rd.) Accounting Assist. erty to be sold and reasonable estimated settlement between landlord and obligated (209)743-2267 San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For Laytonville, CA Materials - F/T DIESEL MECHANIC costs, expenses and advances at the time of party. Auction conducted pursuant to Section FOUND on N. State NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 95454 at Hillside Health Ctr. needed for Ukiah the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is Sig Yeilding 2328 of the Commercial Code and 535 of the St 11/15 Female B/W 259-7850 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com $10-$15 DOE+ben. area. Full time with $263,789.30. The beneficiary under said P.O. Box 2004 Public Sale. Jack Russell Terrier Reinstatement Line: (619) 645-7711 ext 3704 462-8625 pkg. Fax: 468-0793 paid med, dental, vi- Deed of Trust heretofore executed and deliv- Crystal Todd, If you have previously been dis- (67442 Bell Springs sion for employee Rd.) [email protected] ered to the undersigned a written Declaration charged through bankruptcy, you may have Laytonville, CA www.mchcinc.org and family. Vacation been released of personal liability for this loan of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written 95454 “Work for Us” and sick pay. Knowl- Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The un- in which case this letter is intended to exer- edge of hydraulics a This business is con- Ukiah Daily Alcohol/Drug Youth dersigned caused said Notice of Default and cise the note holder's rights against the real ducted by Husband plus. Please send re- Worker. Willits. On property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR & Wife. The regis- sume to SWS PO Election to Sell to be recorded in the county Journal campus prevention THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. trants commenced to Box 60, Ukiah, CA where the real property is located. Date: No- education, activities. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT transact business un- Delivered Who knows how I got attn: Bruce vember 15, 2007 PREMIER TRUST DEED A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND der the fictitious busi- tied to the gate at the Middle/high school Humane Society in On-line Sales SERVICES INC., AS TRUSTEE Patty San- OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMA- ness name or names to Your students. Job de- TION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO listed above on Nov. Redwood Valley, but scription/application Position for high- chez , Assistant Secretary 6501 Irvine Center there I was found on Drive, Mail Stop DA-AM Irvine, CA 92618 THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE 14, 2007. Endorsed- Door 11/21. Now I will MCYP 463-4915 traffic web site. (949) 784-6173 For sale information, please USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by Filed on Nov. 14, spend the holiday in 32 hrs. wk. This is for an law, you are hereby notified that a negative 2007 at the Mendoci- call 714-259-7850 THIS OFFICE IS AT- the shelter. I look like Excellent benefits. independent credit report reflecting on your credit record no County Clerks Of- some dog bit me all commissioned only TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BEST WESTERN may be submitted to a credit report agency if fice. over. I am a black pit contractor. Ukiah /s/Willow Laland. mix. Am I your dog? Orchard Inn seeking INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obliga- area, email only: FOR THAT PURPOSE ASAP# 932528 tions. ASAP# 921780 11/08/2007, Yeilding 468-0123 Please call Sage so I for Front Desk Audi- WILLOW LALAND. can go home. 467- tor FT/PT. 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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 712.13 feet; Storage: 31,214 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow/Outflow: Not reported Air quality – Ozone: .028 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .95 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .018 ppm (.25 ppm)

State transportation panel embroiled in air quality dispute By SAMANTHA YOUNG tive, the largest single bond omy, provide jobs and be part ough examinations can be the question of whether some while waiting to unload. Associated Press ever placed before California of a regional strategy to move done. They also required the projects that might be good Meanwhile, Schwarzen- SACRAMENTO — When voters, pledged to fix the goods. Air Resources Board to look for the state as a whole might egger, who in 2003 said he voters approved nearly $2 bil- state’s most dangerous high- Against the advice of its at the projects. not necessarily be good for a would cut the state’s air pollu- lion in bonds last year to ways, clear freeway bottle- own staff, the nine-member “If you evaluate a project nearby community. For exam- tion by 50 percent, faces criti- upgrade how the state moves necks and help reduce air pol- commission — all four-year on the front end, a lot of ple, a proposed rail yard cen- cism over the proposed rules. goods in and out of its ports, lution. It said projects that appointees of Schwarzenegger assumptions are attached to ter in the Long Beach area is He also signed the state’s they left it up to lawmakers to improve mobility while also — removed the air quality it,” Bonner said in an inter- being promoted as a way to landmark global warming law decide how to spend the cutting pollution should get requirement after lobbying view with The Associated cut statewide truck traffic by last year that sets greenhouse money. priority. from industry officials and Press. “It’s very difficult, ferrying goods on trains — gas emission caps, targeting But the Legislature has so In California, port and Business, Transportation and given air pollution knows no however, idling trains and the transportation sector, far failed to set guidelines on freight traffic accounts for Housing Secretary Dale boundaries. You can’t look at trucks at the yard would add which accounts for 40 percent how to spend the money, cre- nearly a third of the nitrogen Bonner. any of these projects in isola- to the local air pollution. of the state’s emissions. ating a feud over what kind of oxides that cause smog and Bonner and industry offi- tion.” It’s the kind of project that “You’ve got an administra- highway, port and rail projects three-quarters of the emis- cials say the state has no real Schwarzenegger might qualify for bond fund- tion committed to reducing should qualify for the bond sions of diesel particulate mat- way to gauge the effect of pro- spokesman Aaron McLear ing if it isn’t screened for air global warming, but the word funding. ter, according to the state Air jects on air quality in the very said no project that doesn’t quality, Atwood said. Tougher hasn’t seemed to have filtered Environmental groups, Resources Board. early stages. meet California’s strict air air quality standards might through to the all the agen- local air quality districts and The concern is that new Instead, commissioners quality standards would get require a new rail yard to use cies,” said Bill Magavern, pol- port communities are upset construction at ports would said air quality will be evalu- funding. electric-powered trains or icy analyst at the Sierra Club. that the California make air quality even worse in ated later on, when more thor- Adding to the complexity is limit how long trucks can idle Transportation Commission is areas already plagued by bad proposing rules they say air, such as Long Beach and would allow state, city and Oakland, and that highway county governments to build expansions would drive more without considering the added diesel-polluting trucks pollution from truck traffic through the already smoggy and idling trains. Central Valley. Don’t Miss The They say the rules, if adopt- Assemblyman Pedro Nava, ed at the commission’s Nov. D-Santa Barbara, said the 27 meeting, could increase commission’s balanced Day After pollution near California’s approach strives to improve ports, rail yards and highways air quality regionally. — undermining the intent of “I think you’ve got to look Thanksgiving the transportation bond and a at it holistically,” said Nava, a campaign pledge by Gov. nonvoting member of the Arnold Schwarzenegger to commission. “I don’t think improve the state’s air quality. each and every project has to “Air quality needs to be a bring about a reduction, but top priority. We have the worst the cumulative effect needs to air quality in the nation,” said bring reduction.” Sam Atwood, a spokesman for Nava and Democratic Sen. the South Coast Air Quality Alan Lowenthal of Long Management District. “We Beach introduced bills this can’t afford any backward year that would have set steps in terms of projects that guidelines for how to spend would increase emissions.” the bond money, but both At issue is whether regula- stalled in committees. To tors should consider the effect begin spending the bond on air quality when screening money, commissioners decid- construction projects for fund- ed to write their own guide- ing from the transportation lines for how to pick projects. corridor improvement fund, a Initially, the commission new pot of money created by listed air quality as one of four Proposition 1B to improve the so-called screening criteria to roads, rails and ports used to be considered. It also required ship goods around the state. that projects be built within The $20 billion bond initia- five years, stimulate the econ-

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