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‘The financial people are always the last to leave.’ – Cal Fire Deputy Finance Chief RICH BOEHM Ft. Bragg urges water Cal Fire reductions The Daily Journal The city of Fort Bragg is asking resi- settling dents to conserve water because of lower than average storage in city reservoirs. Fort Bragg pulls its water from the Noyo River, Newman Reservoir and Waterfall Gulch, all of which are low accounts already this year because of lower than By BEN BROWN average winter and spring rainfall. The Daily Journal Mendocino County had one of the dri- Though the smoke has cleared and the est springs on record this year and incident command team is gone, one portion California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of the administration that helped Mendocino has declared a drought statewide. County deal with 129 fires that burned The city of Fort Bragg is encouraging across the county for almost a month residents to voluntarily reduce their water remains: the group that pays the bills. use as much as possible, using only as “The financial people are always the last much as is necessary for commercial and to leave,” said Cal Fire Deputy Finance domestic purposes. Chief Rich Boehm. According to city reports, there is cur- Working out of a crowded conference rently enough water in reservoirs to serve room at the Fairfield Inn, more than a dozen the community, but conservation is members of the financial team will be sort- encouraged to make sure water will con- ing bills, making calls and entering payroll tinue to be available later in the season. forms until every last bill is paid. Fort Bragg is not the only city to ask for Along one wall sit boxes filled with files voluntary conservation. Earlier this and manila folders. Each one represents a vendor who supplied something, from water month, the city of Ukiah also asked resi- tenders and private fire crews to tents and dents to voluntarily cut down on their land use rights. water use due to lower than average rain- In one corner, Betty Morgan goes over all fall. of the bills from the helicopters that flew missions over the fires. Every bill has to be checked against the helicopter crew’s time ticket and then entered into a computer sys- tem. Albertina “Everything has to be double-checked,” she said. “We spend hours on this.” Morgan has been working in the shares space Mendocino Lightning Complex’s financial division since June 24. A retired Cal Fire worker from Santa Rosa, she said she still works the larger incidents when she is need- with wildlife ed. The gate was open when I arrived at Nearby, Cal Fire seasonal Firefighter Zmarzly Family Vineyards, home of Sarah Farber is capturing all of the hours fire Albertina Wine Cellars, five miles up the crews worked on the Mendocino Complex mountain just west of Hopland. Inside the fires, a job that is both complex and impor- gate I noticed two deer munching grass tant since a fire crew cannot be moved to a and looking nonplussed as I drove past different fire until all of its time has been them. Knowing that deer are not welcome entered on the last one. in vineyards, I felt compelled to mention “We’re in the auditing phase,” she said. Sarah Baldik/The Daily Journal Cal Fire employee Betty Morgan, a retired Annunitant finance tech, works on their whereabouts when I met Fred Farber lives in Laytonville and works sea- Zmarzly at his sonally for Cal Fire. She said she had just the invoices for every helicopter air hour used in the Mendocino Lightning Complex. Morgan says each helicopter form takes about 25 minutes to com- vineyard on a See CAL FIRE, Page A-13 plete. sunny morning in early July. “This is their home,” he responded easi- ly. As we walked past the pond he It’s the most wonderful time of the year stopped to look for the red wing By ROB BURGESS time around without fail: I love buying and receiving black birds that Wine Notes The Daily Journal Christmas and Presidential Christmas gifts, but spending the come every year By Heidi Cusick It was the night of Nov. 7, Elections. money it takes to buy said gifts so in January or Dickerson 2006, and I was glued to the tele- And I’m exactly not thrilled others can receive them is no fun- February to this vision. with either of them dancing merri- -especially when you have very 417-acre ranch he and his wife, Alberta, All I wanted the awesomely ly in the background for a larger little. So when I see first purchased 25 years ago. “They stay until named CNN news anchor Wolf and larger part of the year. Christmas decorations of the sea- the babies are big enough to go on their Blitzer to tell me was which polit- Don’t get it twisted though, I son butting up against the own toward the end of July,” he explained ical party had won control of the love both of them. Christmas is, Halloween costumes at Wal-Mart while looking for the mallards that are legislative branch of the federal well, Christmas. There’s being my heart doesn’t exactly sing with also on the pond. We didn’t see them and government. with the ones you love, presents excitement. he was worried that a predator might have And he did, for a while. and possibly a sporting event you And that’s pretty much where gotten the ducklings. As the evening wore on though, can sit around with those you love we are in the political season right The property was once a hunting pre- I saw that he couldn’t help him- House of and pretend to care about. now--the retail phase. serve and today wild pigs, mountain lions, self. And the presidential election, I If my patience for inconsequen- turkeys, rattlesnakes, bear and coyote still “I know this might seem a little Burgess mean, come on. I’m a political tial bickering while the parties have the run of most of the acreage. In early to talk about this,” he said, junkie to the max and I actually twiddle their thumbs waiting for 2000, the Zmarzlys planted 17 acres in while I instinctively cringed at get goosebumps every election election day were a bank account, vines, mostly cabernet sauvignon, but also home, “but we all know tonight night pretty regularly. my balance sheet would show I’m some merlot, petite verdot and cabernet represents the start of the race for full swing,” wrote Karen Tumulty The part of both these process- broke. franc, the Bordeaux varietals that do so the White House in 2008.” in Time Magazine on Jan. 25, es that keep getting stretched is With 100 days until the election well on hillsides. The vineyard is fenced No. No. No it doesn’t, I thought 2007. “There are at least 20 actual the least fun part--the part where and both parties already set on separately to give the vines a chance but to myself. The presidential elec- or assumed or wished-for candi- I’m being sold stuff. their candidates well before their Zmarzly smiles when he talks about the tion season does not have to take a dates--nine Democrats and 11 It used to be, or so I’m told, that conventions, made up scandals wildlife that gets in anyway. fifth of a decade to complete; Republicans...Most of them have the Christmas season didn’t start and snarky remarks are all they “I own vineyards and I love turkeys,” you’ve just decided it does, Wolf begun raising money, hiring staff until the day after Thanksgiving can do to pass the time. he says knowing this is a controversial (if that’s even your real name.) and lining up endorsements.” and that the presidential race did- Barack Obama has come under topic. Not everyone likes turkeys among “There’s nearly a year to go During the quarter century I’ve n’t get going until after the con- fire more than once for pretending their vines, but, “they eat weeds and before the Iowa caucuses, but it been lucky enough to be alive I’ve ventions when the nominees were like he’s president before he’s insects all year,” he explains pointing to sure feels like the 2008 presiden- seen kickoff of two national actually picked. tial-election season has reached events creep up the calendar each I wish. See BURGESS, Page A-14 See WINE, Page A-14 SaberSaber 95* Per Month FAST DSL for $11 * Terms & conditions apply. Sign up now and receive $25 Rebate on purchase of DSL Modem 800-989-8851 • www.saber.net A-2 – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]
may contact the Daily Journal FUNERAL NOTICES POLICE REPORTS once their case has been con- CORRECTIONS cluded so the results can be The following were reported. Those who feel the The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves [\ [\ Barnes, Connie Barnes, information is in error should this space to correct errors or make compiled from reports clarifications to news articles. Joni Arney, Barbara prepared by the Ukiah contact the appropriate agency. In the case of those arrested on Significant errors in obituary notices Felton, Mark Felton and Police Department. To suspicion of driving under the or birth announcements will result in Colleen Rice. Also surviv- anonymously report influence of an intoxicant: all DUI reprinting the entire article. Errors cases reported by law enforce- may be reported to the editor, 468- ing are nieces and crime information, call 3526. nephews: Matthew, Lisa, ment agencies are reported by 463-6205. the newspaper. The Daily Journal Paul, Lori, Krista, makes no exceptions. Michael, Jason, Shelly, ARREST -- Richard LOTTERY NUMBERS Justin, David, Myles, Healy, 29, of Washington, was Tyler, Angela, Christopher booked into jail on suspicion CITY REPORTS DAILY 3: afternoon: 9, 4, and Nathan. of driving under the influence 4. evening: 5, 5, 7. Great nieces and nephews: The following were DAILY 4: 6, 7, 5, 0. on Perkins Street near the compiled from reports Chance, Cody, Russian River at 2:06 a.m. FANTASY 5: 4, 7, 9, 23, Ethan, Teka, Mateo, prepared by the City of 38. MYHRLIN JOSEPH DIONNE Friday. Ukiah. A light went out in Christian, Brandon, Brit- ARREST -- Jesus Reyes, DAILY DERBY: 1st Willits Monday, July 21st, ney, Kylie, Sean, Megan, 24, hometown not listed, was Place: 12, Lucky Charms. Sarah, Taylor, Tiby ROAD REPAIR -- The 2nd Place: 09, Winning 2008; a light that had booked into jail on suspicion city of Ukiah will be perform- JOHN PATRICK ROWAN spread through town as and Marcos. She was pre- of driving under the influence Spirit. ceded in death by ing road repairs on Walnut 3rd Place: 08, Gorgeous At his request, there will an unstoppable force. in the 200 block of Avenue between Spring Street be no formal serv- Myhrlin Joseph Dionne her sister Mary Dittman, Observatory Avenue at 10:47 George. sister-in-law Arleen and Hazel Avenue between 7 Race time: 1:44.77. ices, as he requested his was a friend of everyone p.m. Friday. a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday. The body be donated to blessed to cross his Barnes and nieces Amy Those arrested by law LOTTO: 7, 9, 14, 28, 41. and Alissa Felton. enforcement officers are inno- street will be closed to traffic Meganumber: 11. medical science. Mr. path. Born April 22, 1982, cent until proven guilty. People during work hours. Rowan died peacefully Myhrlin is survived Pooh was a licensed cos- reported as having been arrested Jackpot: $40 million. at his home in Arcadia, by his loving mother and metologist and California on Tues- father, Joan and worked for many years as day, July 15, 2008. He Alan Dionne, his sister a Crossing Guard served his country in Lily, and two beautiful at Frank Zeek School and the U.S. Marines during children, Odin Quinn loved working with the Korean War, and Dionne, age 3, and Sa- all “her kids” at school. The world briefly was involved in the battle tori Guinevere Dionne, 18 Pooh loved holidays of Chosin Reser- months. Memorial and was very spirited. She voir. He retired from services are yet to be always dressed in Obama rejects criticism said at least 16 bombs went off Saturday California State Service arranged, but anyone theme to celebrate the evening in several neighborhoods of the busy four years ago after 20 interested in attending can event and got a kick of trip, says McCain moving city. years of service. contact Erin at out of seeing our expres- his way on wars in Iraq Modi called the blasts “a crime against His second wife of 15 (707) 367-9046. Please sions when we saw humanity,” and said the state government years preceded him in keep him in your her “themed out”. and Afghanistan would cover the medical costs of all those death 6 months ago. He hearts, as he so generously Pooh was the favorite LONDON (AP) — Democratic presidential wounded in the attacks. was also preceded in kept all who aunt to all her nieces contender Barack Obama brushed aside There was no immediate claim of responsi- death by his father, John knew him. He is dearly and nephews and through- Republican criticism of his overseas trip on bility for either set of blasts, and it was not in 1983 and his sis- loved and will be dear- out the years was Saturday and stood outside the famed 10 clear if they were connected but Modi said that ter Patricia in 1998, and ly missed. Namaste. instrumental in guiding Downing Street to say that both President Bush the attacks appeared to be masterminded by a his grandson Justin many of them. Many group or groups who “are using a similar [\ and Sen. John McCain were moving his way in 2003. He is survived by times throughout the years on the key issues of Iraq and Afghanistan. modus operandi all over the country.” his sons, Joe and she put her life on Hours before flying home, Obama also sug- Distraught relatives of the wounded crowd- Jim Rowan, and a daugh- hold to assist where need- gested his poll numbers might dip in the com- ed the city’s hospitals and television channels ter Jeannie, all of ed. She was care- ing days, adding: “We have been out of the showed video footage of police officers and Southern California. He is giver to her mother and country for a week. People are worried about sniffer dogs scouring the areas that were hit. also survived by niece Lori and neph- gas prices and home foreclosures.” his mother Mary; sister ew Nathan and was very At the same time, he said the journey to two Report: Mahmoud Charlene; brother Mi- proud and ‘relieved’ war zones, the Mideast and Europe was impor- chael and his wife when Nathan graduated tant because “many of the issues that we face Ahmadinejad says Iran Jeannette; and numerous high school. at home are not going to be solved as effec- now has 6,000 centrifuges grandchildren as well as We will remember her tively unless we have strong partners abroad.” to uranium enrichment nieces and nephews. as a loving and devot- Republicans have criticized Obama Mr. Rowan enjoyed ed daughter, sister, aunt throughout his trip, and McCain’s campaign TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president playing golf and was a and friend. And an said recently the Democrat was taking a “pre- said Saturday his country now possesses 6,000 pitcher for an AAA league “awesome cook”. mature victory lap” with more than 100 days centrifuges, a significant increase in its nuclear fastpitch; they won Viewing will be at remaining in the presidential campaign. program that is certain to further rankle the the Southern California Eversole Mortuary on In Arizona on Saturday, McCain took a United States and others who fear Tehran is championship 35 In loving memory of Monday, July 28, 2008 swipe at the headline-making trip in a radio intent on developing weapons. years ago. Mr. Rowan was ANGELA ‘POOH” SHERICE from 12:00-5:00 and 6:00- address on Iraq and energy that his campaign The new figure is double the 3,000 uranium- a fun-loving man Rice. Born on September 10, 8:00. Graveside services made available to the media: “With all the enriching machines Iran had previously said it and had hundreds of 1965, passed away suddenly will on Tuesday, breathless coverage from abroad, and with was operating. friends who enjoyed his on July 22, 2008. July 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Sen. Obama now addressing his speeches to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s outrageous sense of humor. Pooh is survived by her at the Russian Riv- the people of the world, I’m starting to feel a announcement, reported by the semi-official He will be mother, Betty er Cemetery. Paster David little left out. Maybe you are, too.” Fars news agency, comes a week after the U.S. missed by all of us forever. Rice; siblings: Mike Donnell officiating. reversed course in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program by sending a top American 29 killed, 88 wounded as diplomat to participate in talks between Tehran Please sign the guest book at www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. Funeral notices are paid announce- explosions hit western and world powers. ments. For information on how to place a paid funeral notice or make corrections to funeral The bend in policy had prompted hopes for notices please call our classified department at 468-3529. Indian city of Ahmadabad a compromise under which Iran would agree to AHMADABAD, India (AP) — At least 29 temporarily stop expansion of enrichment Death notices are free for Mendocino County residents. Death notices are limited to name of people were killed and 88 wounded when a activities. But the White House said Saturday’s deceased, hometown, age, date of death, date, time, and place of services and the funeral home handling the arrangements. For information on how to place a free death notice please series of small explosions hit the western development did not facilitate a resolution. call our editorial department at 468-3500. 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25 years ago Wednesday, July 27, 1983 Ukiah Daily Journal DO-OR-DIE FOR SOUTH UKIAH. … The do-or-die South Ukiah Little League All-Stars are the only ones left to challenge unbeaten Santa Rosa American League in the District 35 Playoffs. The two teams clash tonight at 5:30 at Petaluma National diamond. If the “Little Rascals” of Joe Reynolds and Dennis Lucido, behind the pitching of Mike Carlsen, cannot upset Santa Rosa the 1983 All-Star District 35 Championship Tournament will be over. If, however, South can upset Santa Rosa American, as it did Rohnert Park Monday, 6-0, then South and Santa Rosa American, which bombed Konocti Tuesday, 14-2, will meet again Thursday at 5:30, in the ultimate tournament decider. *** BOARD HEARS SOME GOOD NEWS IN BUDGET HEARINGS. Supervisors got mostly good news in their second round of budget deliberations yesterday, but the pall Photos provided courtesy of the Grace Hudson Museum from looming budget cuts never lifted off the session. Grace Hudson, below right, gazes at the camera in 1901. The Ukiah artist spent nearly a year in Hawaii, recov- The best news was that the County Employees ering from physical exhaustion and taking stock of her marriage. The Royal Hawaiian hotel in Honolulu is Association, which held the board to a contracted 10 per- shown above, as it looked when she stayed there. cent wage increase last year, has settled for no raises this time around, taking some pressure off the board. The contract was ratified by the association’s member- ship on a 136 to 68 vote, with less than half the 471 mem- bers casting ballots, according to business manager Don Rones. Aloha A second bright spot was Mendocino Community Like many residents of every minute of Hololulu,” she Hospital, usually a disaster zone in budget debate. Northern California, Ukiah enthused, “the people are so Hospital administrator Gordon Logan told the board he artist Grace Hudson had a spe- hospitable. One of the lei could get through the year with no subsidy from the coun- cial fondness for Hawaii. On women has taken a fancy to me ty, as long as the hospital received $500,000 from the state the eve of 1901, at age 35, she and puts a flower lei on my to care for the county’s medically indigent. traveled to the Hawaiian Islands neck whenever I see her.” to recover her health. She was The Hawaiian spirit of aloha *** exhausted and on the verge of a rejuvenated Grace. The word GOOD PEAR CROP SEEN AS HARVEST NEARS. physical breakdown. Her hus- aloha derives from the Hawai- The pear harvest is expected to begin early next week in band, John Hudson, had virtual- ian words alo meaning “pres- hundreds of acres of orchards in the Ukiah valley. ly retired from practicing medi- ence,” “front,” “face,” or According to local growers, various tests performed this cine to devote his time to study- “share”; and ha, meaning week show that this year’s crop contains the highest sugar ing Pomo Indian peoples; “breath of life” or “essence of content ever recorded, and prospects for a “wonderful” crop Grace had became the family’s life.” In ancient times — and to are seen. sole breadwinner. Driven in this day — Hawaiians put their part by the responsibility she foreheads together and say Queen’s Women) about native 50 years ago felt as financial head of the “alo,” and then breathe out say- Hawaiian resistance to Ameri- household, she painted approxi- ing “ha,” thus literally facing can annexation. It will be per- Monday, July 28, 1958 mately 130 canvases between and exchanging their life’s formed by Honolulu’s Ka Lei Ukiah Daily Journal 1896 and 1900 alone. It was not breath. Maile Ali’I Hawaiian Civic COUNTY BARTLETT PEAR HARVEST GETS surprising that she was feeling For Grace Hudson, Hawaii Club. UNDER WAY. Mendocino County’s Bartlett pear harvest overworked, and its people shared with her The play is an original re- got under way this morning, the earliest starting date since In need of relaxation and a the breath of life. She began enactment of the actual Hui 1947, according to Ted Eriksen Jr., agricultural commis- chance to look objectively at painting again in the summer, Aloha meeting which took sioner. her life and marriage, Grace producing a series of canvases place in Hilo in 1897, as Eriksen predicted that the crop would run approximately sailed alone for Honolulu. Her portraying native Hawaiian recounted by San Francisco 21,000 tons with a value close to $2,000,000. Growers are early letters home complain that women and children. One of the she was losing weight, she was most beautiful of these pieces Call reporter Miriam Michel- slated to receive $95 a ton for first grade cannery pears as son. The evening will begin compared to $70 a ton last year. suffering from insomnia and depicts an older Hawaiian that her hands shook badly. For woman with a luminous face. with a presentation by the The commissioner predicted that Mendocino and Lake younger dancers from County crops would be normal although other pear-grow- four months she did little but Grace titled it “Aloha,” and pre- Grace Notes rest and sightsee – the mere sented it to her husband, John, Pinoleville Rancheria, followed ing areas throughout the state will have less than normal By Sherrie Smith-Ferri by a presentation from David yields. thought of painting fatigued her. as a gift on her return to North- She writes of going moonlight ern California in November of Grace Hudson Museum director Kenu Sai outlining the histori- During the past four years, Mendocino County growers cal background of the events have shipped an average of 5,117 tons of fresh pears with swimming in the surf, an expe- 1901. John treasured the piece, rience she terms “glorious,” and it can now be seen hanging sovereignty, her namesake dramatized in the play. taking canoe rides and yachting in the gallery of Hudson’s museum is delighted to help The Civic Center is located See THIS WAS NEWS, Page A-13 trips, attending a luau where paintings at the Grace Hudson sponsor a unique performance at 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah, “there was not an American Museum. coming to the Ukiah Civic Cen- and there is a $5 suggested dish on the table,” dancing at Because of Grace Hudson’s ter on Monday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. donation for the performance. parties, riding horseback affection for native Hawaiians, The centerpiece of the More information is available through the countryside, and and her sympathy to their trou- evening’s events will be the by calling Gabrielle Welford at Historical Society chooses befriending several native bles in the face of American performance of an historical 468-7969, or the Grace Hudson Poulos to direct Held-Poage Hawaiians. “I am enjoying appropriation of their land and play “Ka Lei Maile Ali’I” (The Museum at 467-2836. Aloha. The Daily Journal Lorene Christiansen, presi- ELUSIVE IMAGES PHOTO CONTEST dent of the Mendocino County Historical Society, has announced the appointment of Paul W. Poulos Jr., DVM, PhD, as director of the soci- ety’s Held-Poage Memorial Home and Library. The appointment, which was unanimously ratified by the board this month, filled a position vacant since the departure of founding director Lila Lee in 2005. Poulos, a fourth generation Mendocino County native, was born in Ukiah in 1933. A Historical Society board member since Paul W. Poulos Jr. 1996, he was president of the organization from July 2004 p.m., Held-Poage offers an to June 2006. extraordinary library of his- Staffed by volunteers torical research materials to Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 the general public. CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS PHOTOGRAPH? More about the research library The Daily Journal If you can identify this photo (or Photo Contest, Attn. Jody Martinez, Held-Poage researcher Ed Bold, who The Held-Poage Memorial Home and Research library is would just like to guess) please write Ukiah Daily Journal, P.O. Box 749, came up with the idea for the contest and open to the public Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. down what you think is pictured, the Ukiah, CA 95482; fax to 468-3544; e- chooses many of the photos, will draw Information is available on most areas of Mendocino County, location and anything else you may mail to [email protected] or drop it off the winning entry. family histories and genealogical research. know about it. at our office at 590 S. School St. The contest is not open to employees The public is welcome to come in to visit and browse the collections or do some research. There are always volunteers Include your name and a phone num- All correct submissions will be of The Daily Journal, Held-Poage volun- there to assist you. ber where you can be reached if you win, entered into a drawing for a free copy of teers or those who provided the photo for The Held-Poage Research Library is located at 603 W. and get the information to us by 5 p.m. “Reflections: A Pictorial History of the contest, but everyone else is encour- Perkins St. at Dora Street; the phone number is 462-6969. Tuesday. Send it to: Elusive Images Inland Mendocino County, Volume II.” aged to enter. A-4 – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 LOCAL THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
Project Sanctuary Volunteer opportunities The Ukiah and Willits Family Center • Project Sanctuary is a domestic violence and sexual assault • Provide parenting education and support for families crisis center, and is currently accepting volunteers. in Mendocino County • Child care, Play games, Read Stories, Organize Donations. For more information, contact Janet Larson at 462-9196. For more information, contact Deborah Lovett at 463-4018 Hopland, Redwood Valley, VORP Adult Literacy • Any volunteers to work with juvenile offenders and vic- Willits and Ukiah • Teach adults (16 and over) to read and write. For more tims. Must go through an eight-hour training. For more infor- information in Willits contact Katherine Moberg at 459-6527, mation, contact the VORP Office at 462-6160. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in Ukiah call 463-4155 Commission of Mendocino County Pomolita Middle School and Pomolita Club Live • Seeking citizens of Mendocino County to serve as com- Mendocino County Volunteer of the Year Awards • Any volunteers to help in the library, computer lab, music missioners. (MCOVY) boosters and more. For more information, contact Vera Leach at This citizen commission is appointed by a Superior Court • Annual dinner event that recognizes volunteers (adult and 462-4721. judge and is responsible for annually inspecting Juvenile Hall youth) in Mendocino County. This event is held in April. For and developing an action plan for preventing juvenile delin- more information, contact Vicki Sparkman or Tami Bartolomei Department of Rehabilitation quency. The commission desires a diversity of countywide at 462-2596. • Any volunteers to do some office work, they will train in applicants interested in addressing these issues. Interested per- computer data work, filing and answering phones. For more sons may contact Carol Mordhorst at 462-7264 or Edward CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Mendocino information, contact Lucy at 463-6803; leave a message, and Mann at 228-6887. County she will return your call. Or visit www.dor.ca.gov. CASA has several ways in which one can advocate on behalf Plowshares Community Dining Room of one of Mendocino County’s abused and neglected children: Willits Seniors Inc. • Volunteers are being sought to cook, serve and clean up, • As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, within the depen- • Needs volunteers to help in dining room from 11:30 a.m. once a week or once a month, for about two hours at a time dency system for the best interests of a child, as well as giving to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Nadine at 459-6826. between 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact that child a voice in court; Rhonda at 462-8582. • As an Educational Advocate, a volunteer works specifical- Salvation Army ly in the educational arena to ensure that children receive the • Any volunteers to help in August for the Child Spree at Butler Cherry Ranch Project best education possible; Mervyns in Ukiah, and two days before Thanksgiving to start • Volunteers sought to assist with Community Orchard activ- • As a CASA board member, involved in the long-term plan- the Bell Ring. For more information, contact Janet at 468-9577. ities; also to aid with annual fund-raiser in October. For more ning and furthering of the CASA program. information, call 463-2736. To become a CASA volunteer at any level, one must pass Big Brothers -- Big Sisters pre-screening and participate in a 30-hour training program. • Needs volunteers to mentor children ages 6 to 18, and for Cub Scouts Pack 64 Training can take place at any time via an independent study its storybook program for children of incarcerated people. For • Cub Scouts Pack 64 is seeking both leaders and Scouts. It module, or one can sign up for the next group class session. For more information, call 463-4809. provides a program for boys in first- through fifth grades. For more information, call 463-6503, or e-mail more information, call Anna Webb at 485-5465. [email protected]. Ukiah Valley Trail Group • Will hold trail-building classes and trail days monthly. Mendocino County Veterans Service Office American Red Cross, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties Volunteers are needed to assist in building approaches and • Volunteers are needed to serve as volunteer drivers, driving •Actively training (first aid, CPR, disaster preparedness and ramps to what will be a 50-foot bridge. Volunteers should wear veterans from Ukiah to the Veterans Hospital in San Francisco. much more) in Ukiah as well as on the coast. sturdy work clothes, and bring water and a bag lunch. For more A regular California driver’s license is required. For more infor- •Volunteer & Youth Services Director Maggie O’Brien has information, call 972-0926 or e-mail [email protected]. mation, call 463-4226 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. weekly office hours in Ukiah on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (people can make appointments by calling 463-0112 at Ukiah Community Center and Food Bank Mendocino County Library -- Ukiah branch least the day before, or drop in) at the offices of North Coast • Provides food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas; • Book wrapper, wrap new books in plastic and repair torn Opportunities, 776 South State St., Suite 102B. Note: please do needs volunteers to help organize, box and distribute food. book covers in order to place them in circulation. not call or mail North Coast Opportunities if you want to reach • On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, could use volunteers to • Book shelver, shelve returned books and audio-visual the Red Cross, as it does not have phone or mail there. assist in distributing food at the Food Bank. For more informa- materials •Web site at tion, call Dayle Reed at 462-8879. • Resource sharing assistant, work with delivery of library http://www.arcsm.org/index.php?pr=Mendocino_County (or materials that travel between libraries to give customers their just go to www.arcswm.org
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Associated Press Writer foreclose rather than work with bor- The legislation aims to spare an take a large loss on the existing loans The measure includes $15 billion WASHINGTON — Congress rowers. estimated 400,000 debt-strapped in exchange for avoiding an often- in tax cuts, including a significant approved mortgage relief for “Because of the Democratic costly foreclosure. expansion of the low-income hous- 400,000 struggling homeowners Congress’ delays and the need for homeowners, many of whom owe more The plan also is designed to ing tax credit and a credit of up to Saturday as part of an election-year action now, President Bush will sign relieve a broader credit crunch that $7,500 for first-time home buyers for housing plan that also aims to calm this bill when he receives it, despite than their houses are worth, from has taken hold because of rising houses purchased between April 9, jittery financial markets and bolster our concerns with some provisions, foreclosure by allowing them to get defaults and falling home values. To 2008, and July 1, 2009. the sagging economy. President including nearly $4 billion to help free up safer and more affordable Democratic leaders, recognizing Bush said he would sign it promptly, lenders, not the homeowners this more affordable mortgages backed by mortgage credit, the bill permanently that the measure could be one of the despite reservations. legislation is intended to serve,” said would increase to $625,000 the size last items to become law during The measure, regarded as the most Tony Fratto, deputy White House the Federal Housing Administration. of home loans that Fannie Mae and what’s left of their abbreviated elec- press secretary. Freddie Mac can buy and the FHA tion-year schedule, tacked on an significant housing legislation in Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs decades, lets homeowners who can- Many Republicans, particularly can insure. They also could buy and $800 billion increase, to $10.6 tril- Committee. lion, in the statutory limit on the not afford their payments refinance those from areas hit hardest by hous- Still, Republicans weren’t eager to back mortgages 15 percent higher into more affordable government- ing woes, were eager to get behind a than the median home price in cer- national debt. celebrate. Bush was not expected to Conservative Republicans were backed loans rather than losing their housing rescue as they looked ahead hold a White House signing ceremo- tain areas. homes. to tough re-election contests. The measure tries to prevent vehemently opposed to the bill, par- ny, and Senate GOP leaders didn’t ticularly the help for Fannie Mae and It offers a temporary financial life- Treasury Secretary Henry M. mention it at a news conference fol- blight in areas hardest hit by the line to troubled mortgage companies Paulson’s request for the emergency housing crisis, where waves of fore- Freddie Mac. Critics charge the com- lowing the vote. In the House, more panies enjoy lavish profits in good Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — pil- power to rescue Fannie Mae and than three-quarters of Republicans closures have left properties sitting lars of the home loan market whose Freddie Mac helped push through the abandoned, dragging down property times and wield their outsized politi- voted against the bill. cal clout to resist regulation while losses have sparked investor fears — measure. So did the creation of a reg- Dodd, D-Conn., said he had sum- values and ruining neighborhoods. It and tightens controls over the two ulator with stronger reins on the gov- sends $3.9 billion to such neighbor- depending on the government to bail moned administration officials to his them out should they falter. government-sponsored businesses. ernment-sponsored companies, as office next week to demand that the hoods to buy and fix up foreclosed What began as a showdown Republicans long have sought. properties. Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., delayed foreclosure rescue program be put the final vote because Democrats between the White House and the Democrats won cherished priori- into place quickly. It goes far beyond addressing the Democratic-led Congress over how ties in the bargain: the aid for home- current crisis, however. refused to allow him a vote on a pro- The legislation takes several posal to ban the companies from lob- far the government should go in res- owners, a permanent affordable approaches to curing the ailing hous- The legislation overhauls the housing fund financed by Fannie Depression-era FHA. It requires bying or making political donations cuing homeowners evolved into a ing market. to lawmakers. bipartisan effort that could be the last Mae and Freddie Mac, and the neigh- It aims to spare an estimated lenders to show how high a borrow- “We can’t have the people who such compromise before Bush leaves borhood grants. 400,000 debt-strapped homeowners, er’s payment could get under the are supposed to watch over these office in January. “This is far more than sending a many of whom owe more than their terms of his mortgage. It provides organizations getting money from In a rare Saturday session, the bill to the president’s desk for his houses are worth, from foreclosure $180 million in pre-foreclosure these organizations,” DeMint said. Senate voted 72-13 to send the bill to signature. It’s sending a message to by allowing them to get more afford- counseling for struggling homeown- “At least if we’re going to ask the the president; the House passed it the American people that the able mortgages backed by the ers. American taxpayer to be on the hook Wednesday. Congress of the United States — Federal Housing Administration. The Treasury Department gains for billions, possibly trillions of dol- Bush had withdrawn his veto despite an alternative reputation — The FHA could insure $300 bil- unlimited power, until the end of lars, let’s stop this.” threat earlier in the week over $3.9 can actually get things done, and can lion in such mortgages, which would 2009, to lend money to Fannie Mae ——— billion in neighborhood grants. He work together to achieve a good be available to homeowners who and Freddie Mac or buy their stock On the Net: contended the money would benefit result,” said Sen. Christopher J. showed they could afford a new loan. should they need it. The Federal Information on the bill, H.R. 3221, lenders who helped cause the mort- Dodd, chairman of the Senate Reserve takes on a new “consulta- can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov/ FDIC takes over 2 more banks, closing 28 branches SUNDAY TV NEWS SHOWS Associated Press tors — including those with referred by a receptionist to Joe Bill Uffelman of the Nevada CARSON CITY, Nev. — funds in excess of FDIC insur- Martony, an executive vice Bankers Association said Associated Press The 28 branches of 1st National ance limits — will switch to president in Scottsdale, Ariz. Friday the FDIC action “is a Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: Bank of Nevada and First Mutual of Omaha with “the full Martony didn’t return repeated reflection of the times for the ——— Heritage Bank, operating in amount of their deposits.” calls to his office. banks. It’s a poor economy.” ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Nevada, Arizona and The FDIC also said accoun- In Nevada, 1st National has Uffelman cautioned against the ——— California, were closed Friday tholders can access their funds 10 branches and employs about sort of consumer concern that CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sens. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., by federal regulators. during the weekend by writing 350 people. Five of its branches prompted many customers of and Jack Reed, D-R.I. The banks, owned by checks or using ATM or debit are in Las Vegas, three are in the IndyMac Bank branches to wait ——— Scottsdale, Ariz.-based First cards. Reno-Sparks area, one is in for hours in line to withdraw NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. National Bank Holding Co., As of June 30, the closed Carson City and one is in funds across Southern ——— were scheduled to reopen on banks had total assets of $3.6 Laughlin. Notices of the closure California last week after that CNN’s “Late Edition” — McCain and Obama. Monday as Mutual of Omaha billion. That’s down from $4.1 were being posted late Friday. bank was seized by federal reg- ——— Bank branches, the Federal billion six months earlier. Most Fifteen 1st National branch- ulators. All FDIC-insured bank “Fox News Sunday” — Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Deposit Insurance Corp. said. of the assets are in 1st National es are in Arizona, while deposits are guaranteed by the Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.; actor Ben Stein. The FDIC said the takeover while First Heritage accounts Newport Beach-based First FDIC up to $100,000. of the failed banks was the least for $254 million. Heritage has three branches in costly resolution and all deposi- Calls to 1st National were Southern California. A-6 – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion Thank you To the Editor: New strategies needed To the residents, local officials, com- munity leaders, local businesses, and vol- The city of Ukiah is struggling with a required to change their ways to abide by unteers of Mendocino County: problem that will be facing many municipal- state water mandates. The California Department of Forestry ities across the nation in years to come, The city of Ukiah is operated on a system and Fire Protection CALFIRE Incident especially in California. How do you in which utility departments are supposed to encourage people to conserve resources, Command Team 4 extends its deepest pay for themselves through the fees they when the sale of those resources helps pay charge. Assignment:Ukiah appreciation and gratitude to everyone for city services? involved in responding to the lightning But that system encourages use of In this case the city is stumped over the resources to pay for departmental expenses. By Tommy Wayne Kramer fires ignited in Mendocino County June 20 desire to get city residents to use less water, through June 21. Big water users do pay more money, but it and the crimp in the water department bud- may come to a point when fees for big water Firefighters and emergency personnel get that results. Mendotopia: Eco-tourism’s from all over California, the United States, use may have to go up. Like cigarette taxes, A decrease in water department revenues that may induce even less use and more cuts and internationally (Canada and Australia) was noticed last year when the city urged next destination hot spot! joined local community members, leaders, residents to save water and they did, to the in water department budgets. It seems that the city is going to have to start subsidizing Eco-tours wrap a vacation around a visit to an envi- and emergency personnel to achieve suc- tune of about 9 percent. ronmentally sensitive area and are the latest trend in cess in a difficult situation. Together, Now the city is urging conservation again its utilities to make up for losses when citi- zens do the right thing and for that they’d the travel industry. Some journeys visit remote locales through this cooperation and support, we in this dry year and knows that means less such as rainforests, where travelers can view exotic have reached full containment of 129 fires money. have to find other sources of revenue. Perhaps investing in a serious water reuse lands and observe native people in their communities. ignited during this storm event. Clearly water conservation is critical and Mendocino County could be such a destination spot, We thank everyone that made them- not just in dry years. Ukiah Valley residents scheme in conjunction with the new sewer and I’m inviting area travel agents to work with me to selves, their staff, and their resources avail- are looking at a future with tight water sup- plant could provide cheaper water for non- bring environmentally sensitive tours to our area. Let’s able during the fire. We appreciate the plies even if no new major construction drinking uses, a new source of funding for Keep the Green in Mendo! community’s patience during the evacua- occurs, which isn't likely. Water savings is the city, and a good way to make conserving DAY ONE: tions, evacuation warnings, and road clo- one way all California cities are being water affordable. You’ll be treading lightly on the earth as you make sures. While inconvenient, these measures your way across sacred grounds not far from my back were necessary to ensure public safety. yard in Ukiah. From there you’ll be guided to an area We graciously acknowledge the outpour- containing soils and minerals that exist in a state exact- ing of community donated goods and ser- ly as they have for thousands of years, more or less. vices to the fire fighting effort. The signs, You will feel the spirits of the land as these timeless, posters, honks and handshakes provided eternal grains of planetary essence slip between your welcome encouragement during this battle. tear-stained fingers. (NOTE: Book your tour within the These expressions of appreciation will long next 72 hours to receive a complimentary shoebox live in the memories of firefighters and filled with genuine Mendocino County dirt. Call now!) responders. Next you’ll head west to the near-lost City of A special thanks to the media for their Comptche, where you will mingle with a tribe of hip- assistance in keeping county residents and pies living much the same lifestyle as when they visitors informed, allowing increased safety arrived nearly half a century ago. You’ll see the men- and comfort throughout this incident. folk grow marijuana and cook methamphetamine, We also thank the numerous local, state, while the women (known as “chicks”) chew thrift shop and federal agencies that responded and Levi’s to softness, later to be sold in Marin County provided invaluable assistance throughout boutiques. all phases of the emergency. Finally, you’ll sleep beneath a canopy of redwood It has been our privilege and honor to trees far, far older than John McCain. You’ll awake serve you. with the sun coming up (in the east, I’m pretty sure) Joe Waterman and start the day as these indigenous people do: CALFIRE Team 4 Incident quaffing a 40-oz. malt-based beverage so revered by Commander locals they have it carried in from great distances, and honor it with the name “Bleu Ribbon.” Thank you DAY TWO: To the Editor: As morning breaks you’ll be taken by limousine to On behalf of young children in the the legendary waters of the Pacific, where you’ll bathe, Ukiah Valley, we would like to extend our wash your clothes, brush your teeth and freshen up. deep appreciation to our partner organiza- Your knowledgeable and experienced guide will then tions for their support of the Indoor take you to visit the site where the Titanic sank, then Playground. This program provided a safe, it’s off to Three Mile Island, home of Cape Canaveral. smoke-free and fun environment for active Eco-tourists wishing to wade into the powerful, play for young children during the smoky issues, but I’m somewhat surprised that Yokayo School. Even more fortunate in healing waters of the Pacific may well experience the conditions and poor air quality from wild- you are also willing to print personal being accepted into three second grade mysterious force of the little-understood “Undertow” fires. During the two weeks that the Indoor attacks in your forum section. Ad classrooms. I want to assure all parents said to exist here. The undertow has, on previous vis- Playground was open, over 100 children hominem, or attacks to discredit a person who had children in these classrooms that its, delivered dozens of eco-adventurers off to spend an enjoyed free, active, smoke-free play. The rather than addressing the substance of the their children were getting a “first class” eternity in the habitats of dolphins and friendly whales. project was a great success and couldn’t Dive in! You never know who might be chosen next debate is the lowest form of argumentation. education. The rooms were cheerful, clean, to frolic forever in an Octopus’ Garden in the Shade! have been accomplished without the sup- You must already realize that when com- and learning tools all around. The teachers, port of our partners. We’d like to thank Dr. Your exhilarating morning will be capped by a lun- munity members use name-calling such as Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. DeVinny, and Mrs. cheon feast that includes an “All You Can Catch Nash and her staff at the Ukiah Unified “moron” or “bigot” it stops dialog, is Sandavol were all very professional, lov- Equals All You Can Eat” shoreline picnic. Barbecued School District, the maintenance crews at destructive, and invokes anger, hatred, prej- ing, kind, and committed to your children’s kelp, anyone? Frank Zeek Elementary School, the udice and possibly violence. education. Reading was emphasized in all To honor ecological concerns the limo will go Community Services Department of the Robert Feltman rooms. What a thrill for me to assist in a unwashed on this day; also my girlfriend will not be City of Ukiah, FIRST 5 Mendocino and Potter Valley small way in your children’s educational wearing makeup, and thus will stay home. At night their staff, Mendocino County’s General Loves foster life. Thank you. you’ll again have the privilege of sleeping beneath the Services crew, MCOE’s School Readiness This year I got started late but I am stars, in the parking lot behind my motel. staff, the Ukiah Daily Journal and local grandparenting looking forward to returning to all the DAY THREE: radio stations for publicizing the To The Editor: above classrooms in September of this Wake up – you’re in Covelo! Actually you’ll be Playground, and the Alex Rorabaugh After spending over 40 years in the edu- year. dropped off on a ridge high above this legendary val- Center for the use of their play equipment. cational system I found myself retired. I The Foster Grandparent Program is a ley. As you creep down the hillsides toward town All of these organizations were incredibly started thinking this “retirement” is not for wonderful “win, win” situation. So any you’ll be following in the moccasin path of all those responsive and quick to offer volunteer me. But at 74 I knew that going back into seniors out there who want to still con- who have gone before you into this magical place. time and resources for the project in the the work force was not a possibility. Just at tribute - the classroom is waiting for you. I See the Sacred Burial Grounds of Abandoned true spirit of a caring community. Thank the right time an article appeared in the love it when I come to school every morn- Automobiles where Pontiacs and Sky Chiefs and you! Daily Journal about the Foster Grandparent ing, go to the grocery store, or a restaurant DeSotos now rest, left behind by local dwellers many Megan Van Sant and I hear a youthful voice call our, decades ago. This is a landscape filled with treasures Healthy Kids Mendocino Program. I right away called the program and found that there was a need for volun- “There’s Grandma Kathy.” Our kids are our and artifacts from bygone civilizations. Mendocino County Health and future and they are fun. Be sure to visit the colorful Buckhorn Bar, where Human Services Agency teer seniors in the classroom. That was a perfect “fit” for me. I enjoy children and you’ll witness locals engaged in the nightly Punch get excited about education. The program Kathryn Schapmire Out/Pass Out/Black Out ritual. Feel free to join in the Limit name-calling is very rewarding. AKA ‘Grandma Kathy’ merriment - get whacked in the head with a pool cue I was very fortunate in being placed at Ukiah and you’ll see stars! Look for Orion’s Belt, the Big To the Editor: Dipper and all your other horoscope favorites. You should be complimented for posting Previous eco-tourists have been known to weep divergent opinions on social and political when left behind in Covelo, presumably overcome by WHERE TO WRITE powerful spiritual emotions. But remember: when your eco-awareness has been sufficiently raised, you LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep may depart Covelo in a fast-paced “trek” back to civi- The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State lization, or at least Dos Rios. editor. All letters must include a clear name, ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, Tommy Wayne Kramer has traveled extensively signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. throughout Mendocino County, and will be happy to Letters chosen for publication are generally Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; show you around if you give Tom Hine some money. published in the order they are received, but Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth shorter, concise letters are given prefer- ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. 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Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] SUNDAY VOICES ON THE STREETS Fire and the redwoods “What is the most fun A day or so after the lightning fires had some boulders that had rolled down the ignited and were raging, I headed up Orr hillside, the grove was intact. There were thing you have done Springs Road worried about the health Sunday view charred logs on the mountainside to the in Ukiah this summer?” and wellbeing of my favorite place of west and one tall tree puffing smoke from refuge, Montgomery Woods. Although I BY TONY ANTHONY a ten-foot opening in the base of its trunk. James Welch took heart in something I’d once heard It worried me a bit but I knew the fire about fire being good for redwoods I crew must’ve seen it and purposely left it Geo cacher wasn’t completely confident in the infor- alone. Still, it begged an answer to the Ukiah mation. question about redwoods and fire. So, For those who don’t know, it’s about a just come from the grove. I drove past the upon my return home, I “Googled” for an “We like movies in the dozen-mile drive up Orr Springs Road, men and parked close to the entrance answer. park they have a great mostly a climb up through mountainous where there was some yellow tape and a Redwoods need fire to survive. The line up... And concerts sign that told me the grove was closed forest land before the road corkscrews bark of the coast redwood contains tan- in the park... And of back down into a narrow slice of valley although there seemed to be no fire any- where in sight. nins, chemicals, which resist burning. course Geo Caching!” contained on two sides by steep mountain The last fire to burn at Muir Woods was ridges. The valley begins with a hot I asked the firefighters in the truck if I might head into the grove to have a look. 130 years ago. Walking among the trees, springs at the eastern end and eventually the scars of this fire are visible. If the pro- spreads out into a damp-floored grove of One of the men steered me to the uni- formed officers reading a map spread out tective bark is broken, either by insects or old growth redwoods once the home of animals, the fire can get inside and burn the world’s tallest tree. on the hood of one of the pickups. I intro- There was smoke pouring out of the duced myself as a reporter - a natural the inside flammable part of the tree. If a fire is hot enough, the fluids inside the forest in several places but when I reflex for someone who’s been a photo- Mike Morgan reached the grove there was no fire in journalist for much of his life. The tree explode, letting the fire in. Captain, a short capable-looking man As fire sweeps through the redwood Retired sight, although reports on the radio Ukiah reported the Woods was in danger. I about my age, eyed me suspiciously. forest, it burns other plants and debris, walked in for a few minutes, then turned “Where’s your Nomex?” He fired at me, enriching the soil. The redwood seeds around and walked back out confident I think figuring if I was covering the fire then have a hearty supply of nutrients to “Sold a bunch of junk on my trees would sleep safely that night. as a reporter I would certainly know what encourage growth. Since fire has been Ebay.” Over the next week or more, there were he was talking about. I had no idea. suppressed for so long on public lands, reports of several fires along Orr Springs “What’s Nomex?” I asked, confirming few young redwoods have sprouted from Road, one endangering Montgomery his suspicions. But I’ve always found it seeds. More often they rely on two alter- Woods. better to admit when I don’t know some- nate methods of reproduction: sprouts Finally, there was a report that the fire thing. People usually know. and burls. had entered the grove of redwoods. Still, The Captain pointed to the yellow pro- Sprouts are young trees, which grow information was sketchy about damage to tective shirt worn by a firefighter stand- from the roots of a “parent” tree. This is ing on the other side of the hood. Pauline Albright the trees. a common sight in the redwood forest. Rocket scientist A few days ago with the fires mostly “No, I don’t have any Nomex.” The young tree s get nutrients from the contained, I returned to the Woods. “Well, if you stop into the Fairgrounds roots rather than the soil. In the event the Ukiah For the first three or four miles along to the PIO tent, they’ll fix you up with older tree dies, the sprouts continue to Orr Springs Road the forested mountain- some. They’ll provide you with an grow. As you walk through a redwood “Getting my clients to sides were green as they’d always been escort.” forest you‚ll notice these “family cir- laugh... and going to the with no sign of fire. The sky was baby This was beginning to sound like the cles.” The young trees survived in a cir- races.” blue and cloudless. It wasn’t until the Army. When I was a combat correspon- cle around the empty space left by the road passed Running Springs Ranch and dent in Vietnam I’d often be asked to parent tree. turned down into the valley that there was escort a civilian reporter out to the field. Burls, the third method of reproduc- any evidence that fire had been there. The It made sense that in the same way that tion, are large, bumpy growths noticeable side of a mountain above Orr Springs civilians were not allowed into the war along the trunks of the redwoods. These Resort was charred a brownish black zone without an escort, civilians should burls are masses of growth tissue. If the Joshua Hood color. There were a series of yellow lines not be allowed into the fire zone on their tree falls or dies, the burl will sprout a running horizontally that I immediately own. Appraisal office “The fire’s loosened boulders on the new tree. recognized as firebreaks - long roads that The combination of these three repro- Ukiah were bulldozed into the earth. ridges and they’re rolling down into the grove,” the Captain smiled. ductive strategies have helped the red- I recognized the place from my earlier woods survive millions of years of glaci- “My niece’s birthday... A trip where I’d witnessed smoke pouring “So the fire’s come through?” I asked, remembrance birthday... imagining the state of my trees. ers, climatic changes, volcanoes and over from the far side of the mountain. earthquakes. We had a dunk tank and That day I’d run out of patience waiting “It’s still burning. There are places we can’t get to. We’re monitoring them.” It’s good to know how these majestic water balloon fight... It for the flames to show themselves above was a blast.” the mountaintop but I now saw how the I turned the discussion to what I’d trees - some, thousands of years old - take fire had reached the top and come down heard, about fire not being bad for red- in stride what we humans think of as nat- the near side. Also, where the forest woods - that the heat is part of the tree’s ural disasters. It’s good to know that what appeared mostly green there were patch- reproductive process. As it turned out, the we worry will harm them actually helps es of trees turned red-orange and red, a Captain’s knowledge was about as them to propagate. Even though I now sign that fire had been there. sketchy as my own. We both laughed know the trees are capable of taking care This time when I pulled into the small when, for lack of a better term, I used the of themselves, still it is comforting to Steve Bouissey dirt parking lot there was a light green word “spawn” for what a fire helps the know someone is watching over these Retired Cal Fire truck along with two white pick- redwoods to do. wonderful creatures. I’m happy that as I Ukiah up trucks. A fire fighting team was After our discussion, the Captain drove out of the parking lot I thanked the firefighters for taking such good care of assembled around the truck stuffing acquiesced and allowed me to hike into “ Riding my bike water bottles into packs and putting the Woods unescorted for a short time. our trees. Although, as he had warned, there were Tony Anthony is a Ukiah resident. around... Going to things back in order on the truck. They’d concerts in the park.” most difficult athletic events in the thought that this may be a means of get- MORE LETTERS world and he writes it off because a few ting the attention of the campaign, I am guys succumb to the urge for an illegal returning this request with no contribu- Feeling better ... boost. I feel the French are very diligent tion. I have chosen not to contribute to in finding cheater and keeping the race the Obama campaign at this time due to To the Editor: clean. The sport that bothers me the the regrettable turn-about in his stance on Don Shephard I felt so much safer when Bush was most is baseball! They actually let Barry several issues. The final insult was his Retired here in California, doing a fly-over of the Bonds break a record even though it is vote on the FISA Act. Mendocino fires... known that he built up his power using What next. Invade Iran? I am more Carl Allen drugs! The all-American sport!? The than disappointed, I am very sad, my “ [What] stands out is Ukiah French at least punish the cheaters! hopes were dashed and I am angry; I feel the Dale Chihuly glass Susanna Cummings duped and foolish. blowing at the Golden What’s wrong with Potter Valley I understand he must compromise on Gate park... Most out- many issues but I see this as a complete standing bright colors... the Tour de France? sell out to all I hate and fear about the Really stunning pieces.” To the Editor: Upset with Obama Bush regime. I just read an article by the Addle- To the Editor: I plead with Senator Obama to return pated Press Columnist Tim Dahlberg My recent message to the Obama cam- to his message of hope and change. about the tour which is unbelievably paign: Jessie A. Martin Photos and interviews by Sarah Baldik small minded! The Tour is one or the After due consideration and with the Ukiah
tion” of the Photos (lawyers like to capitalize can unilaterally insist that some document like lots of things in letters) “which may be offered a letter is “confidential” unless both parties -- Warning: Do not read this column or may have already been offered” to thesmok- the sender and the recipient -- agree. The law In his 2004 essay “Don’t Think of an inggun “and all those acting in concert with” it does protect certain communications as confi- Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the would expose thesmokinggun.com to various dential, but only to protect the relationship Debate,” linguist and progressive think tank Judicial follies forms of legal action. between the two parties, such as a doctor and a member George Lakoff suggested that a good There were two curious thing about the let- patient, a clergyman and a penitent, or (in some deal of the success conservative politicians had BY FRANK ZOTTER ter. First, Pitt’s attorneys had no evidence that cases), a journalist and a news source. had over the previous few decades could be thesmokinggun.com either had already pub- Presumably, though, thesmokinggun.com did- traced to their use of language. That is, once lished any such photos nor that it had even pur- n’t consider Pitt’s lawyers to be that kind of some candidate or politician framed an issue chased them; the letter was sent merely on the news source. with a positive-sounding term, the debate was Pieces,” by disproving his claim that his book chance that it might be offered the photos. So And as for the copyright claim -- well, Pitt’s essentially over -- unless the other side could was a true account of his life of crime and the letter was the legal equivalent of what the lawyers might want to go back to school for a use this same tactic to reframe the debate with addiction. At the same time, the site also fea- armed forces call a “pre-emptive reaction copyright refresher course. Copyright normal- a competing positive label. tures lots of celebrity mugshots (ever wanted to strike.” ly protects creative works of the mind, not In the title, Lakoff used a somewhat tongue- see a shot of Bill Gates in profile, for Most interestingly, as the copy of the letter threatening letters to news organizations. And in-cheek example - that once someone is told instance?), stories of embarrassing brushes posted on thesmokinggun.com’s website even if the letter could be copyrighted, there’s “don’t think of an elephant,” it is of course with the law, and -- to be honest -- a lot of sim- attests, is that the letter is captioned an exception to copyright law known as “fair impossible to think of anything else. His most ilarly frivolous content. “Confidential Legal Notice/Not for use” -- which protects, among other things, amusing example, though, may have been So perhaps it was natural, therefore, that a Publication,” and ends with a further warning: journalistic uses of otherwise copyrighted Richard Nixon, whose proclamation at the law firm representing Brad Pitt would have “This letter is a confidential legal communica- material. So it’s almost as though Pitt’s lawyers height of the Watergate scandal that “I am not written a stern letter to thesmokinggun.com tion and is not for publication. Any publication, wanted to ensure thesmokinggun.com would a crook” pretty much confirmed, for many this week warning the site’s editor that dissemination or broadcast of any portion of publish their letter. Americans, that indeed he was. paparazzi armed with powerful telephoto lens- this letter will constitute a breach of confidence For its part, thesmokinggun.com claimed Hence, such admonitions often have the es had photographed Pitt’s “familial activities and a violation of the Copyright Act and You that in its 11plus years of existence, it had opposite effect of their stated purpose, inten- on private property” in France. (Since Pitt was [referring to thesmokinggun.com] are not never published a single paparazzi photograph. tionally or not. And a fine example turned up no doubt busily negotiating multi-million dol- authorized to publish this letter in whole or in And why should it, when there’s so much other this week on the website thesmokinggun.com, lar agreements to sell photos of his new chil- part absent our express written authorization.” good stuff out there generated by celebrities? which is essentially an investigative journal dren, his concern at someone cutting them- Thesmokinggun.com, of course, put the letter Or even by law firms representing celebri- and scandal magazine rolled into one. It was selves in for a piece of the action was under- up on its website the next day. ties. thesmokinggun.com that blew the whistle on standable.) The letter warned thesmokinggun One has to wonder about that last paragraph. James Frey’s bestseller “A Million Little that any “posting, publication or dissemina- There is no legal basis upon which one party Frank Zotter is a Ukiah attorney. A-8 – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 SPORTS Editor: Anthony Dion, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Johnson wins Brickyard pole; Martin will contend By JENNA FRYER in qualifying except Johnson. was) Babe Ruth pointing. series points leader, was 19th. the lead away en route to his der and gain some of the Associated Press His lap of 181.763 gave him Maybe it was, but I didn’t Failing to qualify were Bill series-best seventh victory. swagger back that’s seeming- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — his first pole at the Brickyard, mean it that way,” Martin Elliott, the 2002 Brickyard For most of the past three ly been missing this season. A Mark Martin picked and an up-close look at what said. “But I did mean that we winner who had appeared in years, it’s been Johnson who routine visitor to Victory Indianapolis Motor Speedway Martin has in store for the were going to come here and all 14 previous races here, did that to opponents. So Lane, Johnson has just one as the spot he plans to end his field in Sunday’s race. be strong and I feel like no Johnny Sauter, Stanton messing up in Chicago was win this season and is fifth in 97-race winless streak. “He’s a much better racer matter what happens tomor- Barrett and Tony Raines. particularly hard on the cham- the points standings. Then he announced it to all than he is at qualifying, so I row I can halfway save face Although Martin likes his pion. “Every time you’re on of NASCAR, an uncharacter- would assume he’s going to on that because Top 10 in both chances, he’ll most certainly “I was really mad at track, it kind of erases what istic burst of boldness that lit- be one of the guys to beat,” practices and we’ve qualified have his hands full with myself. There was no one to went on before,” Johnson erally raised eyebrows. said Johnson, winner of the second, so I feel that predic- Johnson, Gordon and the blame but myself for losing said. “But, God, I hope roles “When Mark said that, I 2006 race here. “Of course, tion is coming true.” Hendrick Motorsports fleet. that race,” he said. “For days are reversed at the end of this looked at him ... because I’m very optimistic about our Ryan Newman qualified Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start after that I kicked myself. thing. I want to get back the Mark never is optimistic car and what we’re doing. But third in a Dodge and was fol- 11th, and the three Chevrolets Then as I knew I was coming same way, and that is out of about things,” said two-time for Mark to go out and say lowed by Kasey Kahne and have been the best in nearly to Indy and getting my mind respect for him. He got me.” defending champion Jimmie that type of comment, he’s got four-time Brickyard winner every practice session. ready to come race here, I But the Brickyard has Johnson. “The fact that he was something in store for us.” Jeff Gordon. He was followed Johnson and Gordon went started kicking myself again. never been particularly kind so confident about it, I could- Martin, as is his manner, by Elliott Sadler and Kurt 1-2 in Happy Hour, and “So that was my fault. I to Johnson, who ended a n’t believe it was Mark downplayed his alleged guar- Busch, then the Roush Gordon paced Saturday’s first apologized to my team over stretch of horrible runs here Martin. antee after qualifying. Made Fenway Racing Fords of session. and over. They’re tired of when he won in 2006. His “I think that’s a huge state- in June at Pocono Raceway, Jamie McMurray, Carl For Johnson, it was the hearing it, but we should have reward? A fiery wreck last ment.” the veteran said he didn’t Edwards and Matt Kenseth. pickup he needed after losing had that trophy. That was our season that resulted in a 36th- Was it ever. mean to sound so certain vic- Defending race winner to Kyle Busch two weeks ago race.” place finish — the third time Martin turned a lap tory was his to take. Tony Stewart had the highest- in Chicago. Johnson erred on Strong practice sessions in seven races he’s finished Saturday at 181.393 mph in “I didn’t feel like when I qualifying Toyota at 14th and the final restart, giving Busch and the pole have helped his Chevrolet to beat everyone made the statement, like (it teammate Kyle Busch, the the opening he needed to grab Johnson move past the blun- See JOHNSON, Page A-10
Favre or no Favre, McCarthy committed to Rodgers Athletics assume pose By CHRIS JENKINS communicated with him via Associated Press text message this week, but GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) said he still doesn’t know if — Even Green Bay Packers Favre will really show up. coach Mike McCarthy isn’t Favre first would have to quite sure how the Brett Favre file for reinstatement with the unretirement saga will play league and have his request out over the next few days. approved by commissioner But he does know this much: Roger Goodell. Then he’d Favre or no Favre, Aaron have to pass a team physical. Rodgers is his starting quar- And even if Favre does all terback. that, he won’t necessarily be In his season-opening running plays right away. news conference at Lambeau McCarthy said Favre would Field on Saturday, McCarthy more likely be limited to strongly affirmed the team’s doing individual drills in commitment to Rodgers and practice, or working out with reiterated that players and players who are rehabilitating coaches spent the offseason injuries. planning to move forward McCarthy said he wasn’t after Favre retired in March. concerned that Favre’s pres- “Aaron Rodgers is the ence could cause a rift in the starting quarterback for the locker room, even if some Green Bay Packers,” players want Favre back. McCarthy said. “That’s been “I don’t think it’s a huge stated over and over again. I concern, because it will not hope we can finally under- be the first time the coach and stand that. That’s where we any of the players will have a are as an organization and as disagreement,” McCarthy a head coach of the Green said. “We disagree quite Bay Packers. I don’t know often, but the most important how else to answer that ques- part of disagreeing is having tion.” the ability to communicate.” Packers players are sched- Despite the mind-numbing uled to report to training nature of the ongoing Favre camp Sunday and will have saga, McCarthy seemed fairly their first practice Monday upbeat Saturday. At one point, morning. McCarthy acknowl- he jokingly offered $50 to the edged the possibility that first reporter who asked a Favre could be there. question that didn’t pertain to “Has he thought about it? Favre. I’m sure he has,” McCarthy But McCarthy did said. “Has he confirmed any- acknowledge that he was dis- thing? Nothing has been con- appointed about how the situ- firmed.” ation has evolved. Favre retired in March, but “The way it’s gone has asked to be released from his been disappointing, I’ll say contract earlier this month that,” McCarthy said. “So after his latest round of flip- you can say that’s a surprise.” flopping on his football future That’s the closest was met with lukewarm McCarthy and other Packers enthusiasm from McCarthy officials have come to pub- and general manager Ted licly criticizing Favre in Ray Chavez Thompson. recent weeks, even after the Oakland Athletics' pitcher Huston Street walks toward the mound while Florida Marlins' Jeremy Hermida runs The Packers have no plans quarterback lashed out at the bases after his two-run homerun in the eight inning of their MLB game at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, to release Favre, whose rights Thompson in an interview Calif., on Friday Jun. 20, 2008. belong to them until his con- with Fox News. tract expires after the 2010 “We’ve taken the high road season. That would leave through this whole process, Favre free to sign with any for as difficult as it’s been,” Josh Hamilton comes up huge again for Rangers team, including division rival McCarthy said. “And we’ve Minnesota. always operated in the best By JANIE McCAULEY one stretch before running into more “That’s not a positive outing. I gave up Favre could always just interest of the Packers and Associated Press trouble. eight runs and didn’t give my team a stay retired, but his next move also with the utmost respect OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Josh “No. 1, they did their homework on chance to win, so I feel like I’m better might be to show up for camp for Brett Favre.” Hamilton emerged from a postgame Duke,” Rangers manager Ron than that,” Duchscherer said. “It’s been — or at least try to use the But even given Favre’s iffy workout in the weight room sporting a Washington said. “No. 2, they know great so far because I haven’t had a game threat of showing up and cre- commitment to football, royal blue “HAMILTON MACHINE” T- Duke pitches around the plate. That’s like that until now. My whole goal when ating a media circus to force a doesn’t he still give the how you have success on offense, you do I’m not getting the job done is to mini- trade. Packers their best chance to shirt. And nobody can argue with the win in 2008? message. feed off each other.” mize damage. Honestly, the stretch I’ve Tampa Bay and the New Davis’ homer to start the seventh was been on is one of those things where you York Jets are emerging as “As simple as a question as Hamilton keeps one-upping himself. potential trade partners for the that sounds, it’s obviously There’s no choice — hardly anyone in the the first of four straight hits off try to ride it out as long as you can Packers, although McCarthy more complicated than that,” majors can keep up with his production. Duchscherer, and Michael Young’s RBI because I’m human. I’m not a robot. I didn’t directly address the McCarthy said. Hamilton hit a three-run homer to single chased the right-hander. don’t hit every spot I throw and there’s possibility of a trade Taking Favre back might increase his major league-leading RBI Duchscherer (10-7) is winless in three days I’m going to go out there and they’re Saturday. seem like an easy answer, but total to 103, and the Texas Rangers beat starts since the All-Star break and lost for going to be on me — and today was one McCarthy acknowledged doing so would undermine All-Star pitcher Justin Duchscherer and only the second time in 10 starts at home. of those days.” that Favre’s presence could the message McCarthy and the Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Saturday. He allowed season highs of nine hits and Texas designated hitter Milton Bradley become a distraction. his assistants have been “That ball was hit well,” Hamilton eight earned runs after not yielding more was ejected in the third for arguing a “It’ll be a challenge, preaching to players for near- said. “I don’t know if I can hit a ball than three earned runs all year. called third strike that ended the Rangers’ there’s no doubt about it,” ly five months. much better.” “That’s pretty cool,” Hamilton said of half. McCarthy said. “But it’s a “Moving forward as a foot- the Rangers’ output against a pitcher who Matt Harrison (2-1) went five innings new challenge and a new ball team is really the identity The night before, Hamilton hit a two- of the whole football team,” run shot and reached 100 RBIs for the led the majors in ERA coming in at 1.87. for the win and Josh Rupe pitched three year. (It’s) different than I “We started off slow. If the top of the scoreless innings of relief. Warner personally have ever experi- McCarthy said. “Brett Favre’s first time in his career — in his 99th game enced, but it’s something that had an incredible career here. of the season, no less. lineup don’t do it, the bottom will. We Madrigal allowed Ellis’ homer to start the I can promise you we’ll have He’s been the focal point of Chris Davis hit a solo homer and dou- started off and the energy fed from there.” ninth. a plan for and will be dealt the Packers, the face of the bled in a run, Marlon Byrd added a solo Emil Brown and Mark Ellis each hit a Harrison found himself in a jam right with directly.” Green Bay Packers.” shot and Jarrod Saltalamacchia had a solo homer, Bobby Crosby had an RBI away, allowing consecutive one-out McCarthy said he spoke Despite his background as two-run double for Texas, which took the single and Wes Bankston added a sacri- walks to Carlos Gonzalez and Kurt with Favre at the Packers’ a quarterbacks coach, lead in the third. But Duchscherer settled fice fly for the A’s, who lost their third Hall of Fame banquet at down and retired eight straight during straight and ninth in 10 games. See Atletics, Page A-9 Lambeau a week ago and See Favre, Page A-9
Wade sharp in return, helps Wilkinson heads to Beijing Chavez begins a Community INSIDE: America rout Canada without synchro partner throwing program Digest ...... Page A-9 ...... Page A-9 ...... Page A-9 ...... Page A-9 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 – A-9 LOCAL Wade sharp in return, helps Americans rout Canada CALENDAR By BRIAN MAHONEY sixth man role. the 2006 world champi- Americans over the cen- away for a 61-38 lead by way through the first This week: Associated Press “One of the main rea- onships, but sat out last tury mark with 7:25 halftime. quarter. Paul quickly sons I wanted Dwyane summer following knee remaining in the game, “You could see it found Anthony with an • TODAY, Girls Soccer Camp LAS VEGAS (AP) — 9:00-11:30 am Kobe Bryant has arrived on the team, even surgery. His left knee and finished 7-of-10. unravel very quickly,” alley-oop pass for a at the gym for some though people weren’t continued to bother him, “D-Wade is a warrior Rautins said. “One or dunk. The two point early morning workouts sure if he was going to so the Miami Heat shut to anybody who knows two plays here or there, guards scored off to find Dwyane Wade be healthy enough, was down their star for the him. He’s been rehab- a couple of 3s, a dunk turnovers seconds apart already there. the fact that if something season early in March. bing and he’s been and all of a sudden the late in the second quar- So after all the work happened with Kobe and He resumed working working out probably game has changed dra- ter, increasing the U.S. Wade has put in, neither LeBron, if Dwyane was out in Chicago in time to more than anybody, just matically. Just tells how lead to 60-35. COMMUNITY Bryant nor anyone else able to get to his status prove to USA Basketball trying to get back in quick and how talented Williams scored 14 on the U.S. team was of who he is as a player, managing director Jerry shape,” point guard they are. You can’t make points and Paul added 11 DIGEST surprised to see him you sub a real elite play- Colangelo that he was Chris Paul said. “That’s any mistakes at all.” points and eight assists. look so sharp in his first er and athlete for one of healthy enough to be D-Wade. We see it every Redd was 6-of-8, all The lead ballooned Ukiah Valley Youth action in more than four those two guys,” coach picked for the team day in practice and you on 3-pointers. Every into the 40s when Kidd Soccer Coaching Mike Krzyzewski said. headed to Beijing. saw it tonight, that he’s U.S. player scored threw a length of the License months. Wade replaced an Carmelo Anthony and Krzyzewski said Wade’s back. When he’s aggres- except Kidd, who didn’t court pass to Anthony, UVYSL is holding classes for injured LeBron James in Michael Redd also fin- strong play has been the sive like that, we’re a attempt a shot. who passed it back to Soccer Coaches to get their E ished with 20 points, and most pleasant surprise of dangerous team.” “After the first 10 Chris Bosh streaking in License. the starting lineup Friday Aug 15, 6pm-9pm and Friday night and scored Bryant added 15. practice this week, and Canada has played minutes, we just seemed for a dunk. Wade fol- Aug 16 & 17, 8am-5pm. Coaches 20 points, leading the The Americans made Wade said he feels games already this sum- — that’s the first game lowed with his break- must attend all three days. The class is held at Nokomis United States to a 120- 16 of their first 20 shots healthier than he did two mer, failing to reach the we’ve played — we just away slam, making it Elementary Room 15. For further 65 victory over Canada and ended at 65.7 per- years ago, when he was Olympics through a seemed like we were in 101-58. information please visit our website cent (44-of-67), getting bothered by wrist and qualifying tournament in sync,” Krzyzewski said. James was hurt dur- at www.uvysl.org or call our hotline in the opener of its exhi- 467-9797. bition schedule. plenty of layups and knee pain after leading Greece earlier this “We were passing the ing a scrimmage on dunks at a sold out Miami to the NBA title. month, and was sharp ball more and we were Tuesday. Though his North Ukiah Little “He’s healthy,” League Fall Ball Bryant said. “That’s the Thomas & Mack Center Wade had no doubt he early. The Canadians playing much better ankle is feeling better, most important thing for in their lone game on would play well in his were able to penetrate defense the last three the U.S. staff preferred NULL fall ball league starts August home soil before com- first game since March 23 and runs thru Nov.1. This league Dwyane is that he’s into the paint and set up quarters.” to rest him to avoid fur- is open to players ages 9-12yrs. healthy.” pleting their Olympic 8. their 3-point shooters, Jermaine Anderson ther swelling before the Sign-ups end August 8th For infor- James, the NBA’s preparations in China. “I put in the work,” going 5-of-8 from led Canada with 18 long plane flight to mation contact: Sonny Garza 707 338-5913. leading scorer, missed Canadian coach Leo he said. “I’ve been in the behind the arc in the first points. Rowan Barrett China this weekend. the game because of a Rautins called the gym since May.” quarter and trailing just and Carl English each The Americans con- Spikers Volleyball Camp mildly sprained right Americans “obviously Wade made a 3-point- 30-24. added 11. tinue their preparations Mendo-Lake Spikers Volleyball ankle, but the Americans the most talented team, er in the opening min- The Americans tight- Krzyzewski sent Paul in China, playing two Club is sponsoring a volleyball skills have plenty of offense without a question, in utes and had no trouble ened the defense in the and Deron Williams, games in Macau and two camp for girls at the Mendocino College gym August 4th-8th. The without him — especial- the world.” driving to the basket, second, forcing 10 expected to battle for the more in Shanghai before AM session goes from 9:00 to noon ly with Wade looking Wade was the sixth hitting his first five turnovers and limiting No. 2 point guard spot arriving in Beijing. They and is designed for girls going into grades 7-9. The PM session is for ready to reclaim his man on the Americans’ shots. He threw down a the Canadians to 3-for- behind Jason Kidd, into face the host Chinese in girls going into 10th-12th grades bronze medal team in dunk to put the 11 shooting and pulling the game together mid- their opener on Aug. 10. and will run from 1:00 to 4:00. Ori Polkinghorne will lead the camp with help from local coaches and Mendocino College players. Fundamental skills will be taught in Chavez begins a conjunction with a lot of playing Wilkinson heads to Beijing time. The camp is perfect for girls trying out for teams in the fall or for those who just want to learn the throwing program game. Cost is $80.00 payable to without synchro partner By JANIE McCAULEY been, I don’t really see it get- MLBVC. Call Ori at 463-0451 for a flyer or more information. Associated Press ting better,” Chavez said Registration begins @ 8:30 the first By BETH HARRIS “Although it was overturned, “I still think there’s a lot of Friday. “At best, it’s going to day. I still look up to Laura. No changes that need to be made OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Associated Press — Athletics third baseman be maintained. The rest of this PASADENA, Calif. (AP) hard feelings.” and we’ve been trying to do year and the beginning of next Co-ed and Men’s Fall Dunnichay will be the Eric Chavez has begun a Softball Leagues — Laura Wilkinson is headed that for the last couple of year will tell the story for the youngest member of the throwing program that should to Beijing without her diving years,” Wilkinson said. rest of my career. ... I don’t Registration for the Co-ed and partner after they lost out to a entire U.S. Olympic team in determine whether the six- Men’s Fall Ball leagues is now open. Even though retirement want to exaggerate it or Co-ed Softball is offered on pair of 15-year-olds for the Beijing, beating out Ishimatsu time Gold Glover can play beckons, she hopes the next undersell it, but this is the Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Fridays synchronized platform spot. by five months. Like her part- again this season. while Men’s Fall Ball plays on four-year Olympic cycle will Wilkinson and Jessica ner, Dunnichay is equally for- The 30-year-old Chavez is worst predicament for a base- Mondays and Thursdays. Sponsor bring about further changes, ball player. I wish I was at fees are $350 per team and are due Livingston were so convinced giving. although she hasn’t men- on the disabled list for the at the time of registration. Register peace.” they deserved to be on the “I don’t really take it as a tioned specific suggestions. second time this year because early, space is limited. Chavez was batting .247 Please call 463-6714 or come to team after not being picked at personal thing, so I just try to Three-time Olympian Troy of his troublesome right 411 W. Clay St. to register or for with two home runs and 14 a post-trials selection camp forget about it and just move Dumais believes the arbitra- shoulder. He underwent surg- questions. The registration deadline RBIs in only 23 games this is August 1st. that they took their case to forward,” she said. “When we tion proceeding was “their eries on each shoulder as well season. That’s after he was arbitration. The duo lost, leav- get to the Olympics, none of coach’s deal,” he said, refer- as his back last year and is Girls Soccer Camp limited to 90 games last sea- ing 10-meter platform as that will matter.” ring to Ken Armstrong, who still feeling the effects, so son and spent the final two Mendocino College will again offer Wilkinson’s only event in John Wingfield will coach trains both Wilkinson and much so that Chavez has hint- a High School girl’s soccer training months on the DL. Beijing. the American team in Beijing, Livingston. ed he might need to make a July 24 – 27. Training is Thurs/Fri and he thinks the divers have form 6 – 8.30 pm and Sat/Sun from “I’m very sad,” she said. “I “Does it frustrate me in the position change to get his “There might be some big 9 – 11.30 am in the stadium; cost is moved past the ruling issued a would have loved to have sense that we have to argue career back on track. decisions to be made later,” $60.00. This training focuses more week ago. on team concepts and involves a Jessica on the team.” about it? That’s an individual Chavez made 25 throws Chavez said. “I wish I could “That was a business deci- significant amount of scrimmage Livingston skipped this assessment and choice,” he from 60 feet Saturday, his sec- give you some answers that time. sion on their part to try to get week’s U.S. national champi- said. “Both teams are equally ond such throwing session. were definitive, but I don’t onships in Pasadena to take a spot on the team and you Girls Tennis Open Court good, but that’s why we have “He’s just starting a throw- even have the answers. I have the rest of the summer off. can’t blame them for that,” he ing program to eventually get yet to hear anything definitive Girls who are interested in playing said about Wilkinson and the selection process, to high school tennis in the fall are Now, Wilkinson finds her- back playing and build from from anybody that has made Livingston. decide what’s best.” invited to attend Open Court ses- self in close quarters with there,” Oakland athletic train- me able to sleep well.” sions this summer. Sessions are Haley Ishimatsu and Mary “It certainly wasn’t a per- Despite the legal com- FREE and are conducted by the plaint, Dumais called the team er Steve Sayles said. “We’ve Sayles isn’t ready to guess Ukiah High Girls Varsity Tennis Beth Dunnichay, the two sonal decision at all. It was just got to get a feel for how Coach. Players must be attending teenagers who were chosen simply taking a look at the a “tightly bound” group. when Chavez might be on the high school in the Fall to be eligible. “We can talk about any- he’s doing. The schedule has field again, though he said Entering Freshman are encouraged by USA Diving to compete on numbers and the metrics that him throwing three days in a to participate. All skill levels are wel- synchro platform. we use for our selection pro- thing,” he said. “Everybody is Chavez should progress more row and a day off, then come. “We haven’t gotten to talk cedures and challenging willing to communicate and quickly in his hitting than on Bring a tennis racquet, non-mark- increase the distance.” ing tennis shoes, and water. Open too much since we’ve been those.” that’s huge.” defense. Chavez, who expects to Court will take place on Mondays here, but we told each other USA Diving changed its No American has won an “I’d just like to wait and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Olympic diving medal since know more about his future Wednesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 congratulations, and I’m sure selection process for Beijing, see what’s going to happen,” after he tests his shoulder over p.m., beginning July 16th. Sessions we’ll work it out,” Wilkinson choosing the synchro teams at Wilkinson’s surprising plat- Sayles said. “I don’t like to will continue through August 13th. the coming week, also is hit- said. “We were friends before the camp instead of at the tri- form gold in 2000, when she predict. Predictions get you in Due to Ukiah High School court ting off a tee. renovation, the Open Court ses- and I’m sure we’ll be friends als. upset the Chinese. The U.S. trouble.” sions will take place at the MENDO- “The way my shoulder has CINO COLLEGE tennis courts. No through it.” In their complaint, attor- was shut out of the medals in registration is necessary, just come Now 30, Wilkinson will be Athens for the first time in 92 out and play! For additional infor- neys for Wilkinson and mation, please call Pat Milovina at 4! competing in her third and Livingston said USA Diving’s years, which triggered 62-0655 . final Olympics. In recent selection criteria was too changes in the team selection We Buy Boys Soccer Class years, she has mentored broadly drawn to meet the process. & Sell Ishimatsu, who also competes standard required by the U.S. “Team unity is going to be The city of Ukiah is hosting a boys on 10-meter individually. soccer class at Yokayo Elementary Olympic Committee for team great,” Wingfield said. Gold & Silver School for all boys ages 14-17. “They were really fighting “We’re focused on winning The class will focus on condition- selection proceedings. ing and skill development and will for that spot,” Ishimatsu said. medals at the games.” Coins run from June 18th thru July 31st at 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There is no charge for “Since 1980” this class but all participants must ment to Rodgers and the 468-0640 register with the city. For more info please call 462-6286. defense, McCarthy couldn’t Full Service 303 ‘A’ Talmage Rd., Ukiah Athletics Favre completely rule out the possi- Six-A-Side Soccer Continued from Page A-8 Continued from Page A-8 bility of Favre starting anoth- Tournament er game for the Packers. But The Ukiah Host Lions and Ryan Suzuki in the first before McCarthy prefers to win with McCarthy’s quote — “You Rones Dickey Memorial Soccer pitching coach Mark Connor defense — a philosophy that never say never” — seemed Fund are sponsoring a six-a-side paid him a mound visit during soccer tournament for High School presumably works best with more like an offhanded age boys and girls on Saturday, Brown’s at-bat. Harrison got steady but unspectacular play acknowledgment of the August 16 at the Pomolita Middle Brown to fly out and then from a quarterback. unpredictable nature of the School track . Games begin at 8 escaped unscathed when game than a subtle hint that a.m. and will end about 5 p.m. Entry “The football team has fee is $150 per team. Applications Crosby popped up to first. moved forward with the Favre could win his job back. can be picked up at 601 N State St, The Rangers are 8-3 emphasis on defense,” “If he reinstates, he’ll be via email at [email protected] against the A’s this year and part of our roster,” McCarthy or call 468-5711. Applications are McCarthy said. “Because due by August 1. moved into second place in that’s what I believe in.” said. “That’s really as far as the AL West with Friday Even with his firm commit- we can go.” Cross Country Class night’s 14-6 victory. There will be a Cross Country class “They had to pick their open to boys and girls ages 12-17. The class will meet at the Lake poison today,” Byrd said. Mendocino Chakota Trail on “We showed patience and we Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at capitalized on his mistakes.” the Ukiah High track on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. All The A’s scored a pair of classes will meet a 6pm. All level unearned runs in the third to Runners are welcome and runners pull to 3-2. After one-out sin- will have indivitualzed running gles by Gonzalez and Suzuki, workouts. The class will run from Monday, August 4th through Friday, Brown reached on Young’s August 22nd. There is no fee for fielding error at shortstop. this class, but all participants must Crosby followed with his run- register with the City of Ukiah at 411 West Clay St. For more infor- scoring single and then mation please call 462-5977. Bankston hit a sacrifice fly. A-10 – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Dodgers acquire Casey Cook takes Senior British COMMUNITY Open lead from Vaughan DIGEST Blake from Indians By ROBERT MILLWARD fall where it falls.” Support Ukiah High By TOM WITHERS place Arizona in the NL West. Blake in the offseason if he Associated Press Norman was unhappy that Football Associated Press Blake, who has also played becomes a free agent. TROON, Scotland (AP) — he didn’t get any breaks on We are asking the community and parents to support Ukiah High foot- CLEVELAND (AP) — right and left field, is expect- “I have a lot of great John Cook took a one-stroke the green, despite tying his ball teams this year by purchasing an ad to be placed in the Football Looking for an upgrade at ed to play third exclusively friends over there and I loved lead in the Senior British best round of the champi- Program that will be sold at the games. The prices range third base as they make a for now because the Dodgers my experience in Cleveland,” Open on Saturday, shooting a onship so far. Starting the day from$25.00 (business card), $50 eight shots off the lead, (1/4 page), $75 (1/2 page), $125 push for the playoffs, the Los haven’t gotten what they Blake said. “I have a lot of 4-under 67 to capitalize on the (whole page), and $150 (inside and needed from rookies Andy fond memories, but it’s part of Norman picked up three in the back covers). You may send your Angeles Dodgers acquired midround collapse of fellow business card or ad to Mary Morris, Casey Blake from the LaRoche and Blake DeWitt at the game and you’ve got to first nine when he birdied the P.O. Box 177, Ukiah, CA 95482 American Bruce Vaughan. (together with your check). Cleveland Indians for two that position. move on. Vaughan birdied the par-3 first, fourth and sixth holes. Any questions call Mary Morris at 621-1543. Thank you for support- minor leaguers Saturday. “I like the idea that Casey “I still have a chance to fin- eighth to take a three-shot He made another birdie at 16, ing the football teams. GO WILD- CATS! The Indians, who also sent does play a number of posi- ish my career there. I mean, lead at 7-under, but then but said his score should have tions,” Torre said. “But right this isn’t it after this season, cash to the Dodgers as part of bogeyed four straight and been lower. Men’s Adult Softball now we’re just thinking third so we’ll see. But I’m here Tournament the trade, received catcher Cook rolled in a 4-foot birdie “Not very happy to tell you Carlos Santana and right-han- base, knowing that whatever now and I’m happy to be at 13 for a two-stroke lead at the truth,” said Norman, who Men’s Adult softball Tournament der Jonathan Meloan. future decisions we make will here. I don’t ask why things August 9th and 10th at Big League nearly became the oldest win- Dreams Redding. There will be be based on his versatility. I happen.” Royal Troon. The versatile Blake was in ner of a PGA Tour major last three different divisions of play; Los Angeles’ starting lineup watched him for a number of Cleveland came within one The 50-year-old Cook, who wood bat, metal bat and Senior. weekend at the British Open. Players may play in more than one Saturday night against years when I was over in the win of the World Series last was runner-up to Nick Faldo division. Players with no teams will at the British Open at “There wasn’t anything be assigned to free agent teams. Washington, playing third other league. He was a guy year and was favored to For more information contact base and batting sixth. who gave them a tough out, defend its AL Central title. Muirfield 16 years ago, goes wrong with my game today Richard Marks at (707) 445-3432 or “He’s the type of player I especially in key situations, But costly injuries and under- into Sunday’s final round at 6- and I even felt like I putted at SoftballTournaments.com. and he’s got a grinding atti- achievement by some top under 207, leading Vaughan great, but didn’t make any- think that can help this ball- Girls Soccer Clinic club,” Dodgers manager Joe tude.” players dropped the Indians by one shot as he chases his thing and I’m very disappoint- Blake, who turns 35 on back in the division and ed. Soccer Coach Andy Hendry is Torre said. “We’re not neces- first major on the Seniors tour. hosting a girls soccer clinic for 8- sary looking for some block- Aug. 23, is batting .289 with forced general manager Mark “It’s not that it would “If you’re playing well 12th grade girls on Tuesday’s from 11 homers and 58 RBIs, and Shapiro to begin retooling for 6-8 p.m. beginning June 17th and buster move, but a piece that redeem (1992), but it would there are some shots you have running thru August 11th at Yokayo can really add to what we’re he has been Cleveland’s most the future. to be aggressive with today, School. Register at City of Ukiah if certainly help in my way. I you’re interested. If you have any trying to do. And the more clutch player, hitting .398 “This was a tough one won 11 times on Tour and and I was. I hit them great. I questions call 972-9156. Coach people you can acquire that with runners in scoring posi- emotionally because of what that’s not bad. I didn’t capture didn’t capitalize on my round. Hendry is a CYSA National D tion. He was batting only .234 Casey meant to our club- licensee. have the work ethic that he a major unfortunately. I had a It was really the worst score I does, I think it’s got to be a through the end of May, but is house,” Shapiro said. “We Soccer Camp few chances I didn’t capitalize could have shot.” Scholarship Applicants positive.” hitting .352 in 45 games since weren’t determined to trade The sun shone for the third wanted then with 29 RBIs. him. We had to be compelled on and that part is missing. I The Dodgers (50-52) have day running at these links on “I’ve had a pretty good to make a move and we felt feel incomplete without hav- The scholarship committee is been looking for a dependable the west coast of Scotland, but looking for applicants for the Ryan bat for weeks, and Blake’s approach for a couple of this was compelling. ing a major.” Romes Dickey Memorial Soccer Vaughan came back with a the wind changed direction Scholarship Fund. This scholarship name first came up when they months now,” Blake said. “We’re in a situation we is available for attendance at soccer were in trade talks with the During the three-game didn’t want to be in, but we’re birdie at No. 18 for a 69 and for the third time. camps. “We have played three Applicants must be dedicated to Indians for ace CC Sabathia, interleague series the Indians committed to taking advan- was one stroke ahead of the game of soccer, be hard-work- Eduardo Romero, who had a completely different condi- ing and have a good team attitude. who was dealt to Milwaukee. played at Dodger Stadium tage of it the best we can,” he Please pick up an application at 601 “There were quite a few from June 20-22, Blake had added. “There’s always a con- 68. Tom Watson and Bernhard tions,” Cook said. “This was N. State St. or call 468-5711. Please another different golf course.” submit the application at least two rumors out there,” said Blake, an RBI in each game and was flict of emotion, but you have Langer both shot 71 and were weeks before the start of the camp. playing for his fifth big 4-for-13. to separate from that emotion another three shots back. Greg Vaughan, who was tied for Donations will be gratefully accept- ed as well. league club and first in the “Casey Blake is a gamer,” and make good, solid deci- Norman, who had a bogey- the lead after the opening National League. “Nothing Dodgers general manager sions for the organization.” round, blamed himself for 9th Annual Shane free 67, was tied for sixth at 1- Huff’s NorCal Soccer like this has ever happened to Ned Colletti said. “His expe- Meloan pitched in five over 214. dropping four shots around Academy rience and character will be a games as a reliever for the me, so it’s all a new experi- “I know that there are a lot the turn. Ukiahian Shane Huff is offering a ence. A lot of emotions hit me plus as we head down the Dodgers last season. The club of tournament winners behind “I hit the wrong club off the soccer camp for youths between stretch.” converted him into a starter the ages 5 and 12 at the Pomolita at once and I didn’t really me, a lot of good players and tee (at the ninth) and had to Middle School track from July 28 - When Sabathia was traded, this year, and the 24-year-old Aug. 1. A full day session is offered have a lot of time to let any of that’s what you want,” Cook chip out, I missed a short putt for 10-12 year olds from 9 a.m.- 2 them soak in. I kind of got Blake moved into the left- right-hander was 5-10 with a p.m. for $135 (includes ball and t- said. “I came over here to win at 10, hit a bad shot at 11. At shirt); a half day session of 9-12 for anxious real quick.” hander’s old locker in 4.97 ERA at Triple-A Las 7-9 year olds at a cost of $80 12 I hit a good shot, but got (includes ball); and a half day ses- Cleveland’s clubhouse. Now, Vegas. The Indians have this championship and if I do This was the first time the wrong yardage and I tried sion from 9:30-12 for 5-6 year olds Blake has been traded since he’s on the move. transferred his option to the things that I’m supposed for $70 (includes ball). to chip it up but it flew clear Registration is now underway. making his major league Blake played the infield Triple-A Buffalo, where he to know how to do. You have Call Pam at 468-5088 to register or over (the green) by 30 yards.” email [email protected] for an debut with Toronto in 1999. and outfield for the disap- will pitch in relief. to be patient and hit quality application. Team discounts are He was claimed off waivers pointing Indians. He strug- Shapiro said Meloan could golf shots tomorrow and let it available. three times, eventually sign- gled at the plate with runners join the Indians this season. ing with the Indians in in scoring position last year, Santana, a 22-year-old December 2002 after stints batting just .190 and was switch hitter, batted .323 with with the Blue Jays, Orioles often a target of Indians fans, 14 homers and 96 RBIs at and Twins. who never seemed to appreci- Class-A Inland Empire. He “It’s kind of tough because ate his all-around value. led the California League in I’m not mentally attached to This year, Blake was one RBIs, on-base percentage this team yet, but hopefully it of Cleveland’s most reliable (.431) and runs (88). Since won’t take long to get to players. He signed a $6.1 mil- June 26, he’s batting .393 know these guys,” Blake said. lion contract at the start of the with six homers and 30 RBIs “I played against them a season, and the Iowa native in 28 games. month ago, and you could tell has said he would like to fin- “He has the rare combina- they seem like a great bunch ish his career with the tion of plate discipline and of guys and a great team. Indians. run production at a premium They should win this division. Shapiro said the Indians run-producing spot,” Shapiro You couldn’t ask for a better are assuming a sizable portion said. situation.” of what remains of Blake’s The Indians said Santana Los Angeles began the salary this season. The GM will report to Class-A night one game behind first- said Cleveland will pursue Kinston.
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(AP) — Kelly was only recently has only 13 career sacks and — His speech stayed in reportedly ready to show up at stout defense on the other Defensive lineman Tommy cleared to practice after miss- who entered the NFL as an cadence, and a sly smile crept Green Bay’s training camp — side. Kelly was more than a little ing all of Oakland’s OTAs undrafted free agent out of across Tarvaris Jackson’s face the latest development in this Progress was clearly made surprised in the offseason and mini-camps while recov- Mississippi State in 2004. back-and-forth saga. down the stretch, through, and when the Oakland Raiders ering from the surgery to “(It) surprised me but it when the subject of Brett lavished him with a new con- repair a torn anterior cruciate kind of makes you feel like Favre came up on the first day His retirement vacillation coaches and teammates have tract worth more than $50 ligament in his right knee. you’re wanted,” Kelly said. of training camp. has become one of those raved about his focus, attitude million. The injury came late in the “Somebody really wants you The Minnesota Vikings Hollywoodesque stories that and improvement — at least Kelly, who is replacing second half of the Raiders’ as a player and thinks a lot of need their quarterback to keep everyone seems to grumble in practice — since those first Warren Sapp as the anchor of 13-9 loss to Tennessee on Oct. you and that type of player his cool just like that this sea- about but can’t stay away few forgettable starts. the Raiders’ defensive line, 28 while Kelly was trying to you can become for them.” son. from. To hear Jackson tell it, “Expectations always get shocked reporters by breaking make a tackle. He immediate- The 27-year-old Kelly was Because he came from a he’s right there following higher for every year you’re in his career-long boycott on ly dropped to the turf and lay Oakland’s most productive small college, because he had along with all the fans. the league,” coach Brad speaking to the media. In a on the ground for several defensive lineman through the so many ugly performances in “I’m watching. I’m keeping Childress said. “There’s defi- 10-minute discussion he cov- moments before being helped first two months of the 2007 his first year as a starter, and track of it every day, just nitely a curve that you want to ered a number of topics: the off the field. season and was 13th in tack- because his position is so very because I’m a fan of sports,” see him approach, and like new contract, his surgically After the game he wore a les among all NFL defensive important, Jackson is viewed he said. “I try not to watch it, I’ve said before, I think he’s repaired right knee, which knee brace and used crutches linemen before getting more widely as a liability for but I can’t help it because I about right where a third-year ended his 2007 season after as he boarded the team plane injured. love sports so much.” quarterback should be. I’ve seven games and, perhaps back for Oakland, canceling The Raiders are banking he the Vikings than as a yet-to- most poignantly, missing the his plans to go to the hospital can be the same player now be-unveiled asset. Last season, as he endured seen the work he’s done in the birth of his first child. where his wife had given birth that he’s settled into one posi- With several important vet- a rough couple of months offseason. I want to see it Had it not been for the sur- to the couple’s son earlier in tion. Kelly spent last year at erans in their 30s, the time has throwing and hanging onto the transfer now.” prising arrival in camp of cor- the morning. Instead of being defensive end and has played arrived for Minnesota to chase ball and the Vikings started In a fledgling career featur- nerback Nnamdi Asomugha with his newly expanded fam- at both tackle spots during his a championship. lost six of their first nine ing a mere 14 starts, including and the first public appear- ily, Kelly flew to California to career. Though far-fetched as the games, Jackson needed a two meaningless games at the ance of wide receiver Javon meet with team doctors. “He’s stronger than he’s possibility has been, a guy like break from his habit. He was end of his rookie season, Walker since being found “It was a rough day,” Kelly ever been and you can see Favre is naturally assumed by hearing too much negativity. Jackson has not had much beaten and unconscious on a said. “My son was born in the that, the movement in the the masses as the missing At some point, however, he time to prove himself even Las Vegas street earlier this morning and then I went and pocket,” Raiders coach Lane piece for a suddenly promis- couldn’t resist grabbing the though so many people out- month, Kelly’s decision to played. That was my first Kiffin said. “He (is) really ing team. Jackson was asked remote and flipping on the side the organization and in talk would have been the top game my grandma ever seen pushing the pocket really Friday if he felt slighted by all tube again. the fan base have written him story coming out of Oakland. me play in the league. It was strong, and as he continues to those suggestions that he’s the “I can’t help it. I love off. Kelly shrugged it off with rough when (doctors) told me, get his weight down you’ll unpolished player keeping the sports, so that’s what I always “To understand what it’s his usual casual demeanor and ’Your knee is gone.’ But see even more quickness do,” Jackson said. “That’s my going to feel like, that’s price- said it’s a natural move now everything happens for a rea- come out as well.” Vikings from their Super that he’s one of the senior son.” The Raiders are taking a Bowl push. favorite. I’ve got my TV on less,” said receiver Bobby members of the Raiders’ The lucrative contract he cautious approach with “Not at all. It kind of helps NFL Network right now.” Wade. “I think that he’s 100 defense and a locker room received in March, a deal that Kelly’s knee, fearing a set- me out,” Jackson said, in his Last year, Jackson had percent a better player this leader. includes more than $18 mil- back that would be a big blow typical take-it-in-stride tone. problems with inaccuracy and year. I expect him to be just as “I understand a lot of lion in guarantees, helped as to a defense that hasn’t fin- “I know I have to get better to judgment — even jumping great as he wants to be. things come with being a pro- well. At the time it made ished better than 22nd against the point where if it happens and trying to fire a ball into Obviously we put some good fessional athlete, but I just Kelly the highest-paid defen- the run since 2002. again with any other guy, tight coverage on one make- people around him, so hope- like to play,” Kelly said. “I sive tackle in league history. As for talking more fre- there wouldn’t be a question. the-coaches-cringe sequence. fully we can help out and take don’t like to be bothered with Chicago’s Tommie Harris quently with reporters, Kelly But I’ve still got some He threw 12 interceptions and some of the pressure off him.” all the other stuff. I’m not say- later signed a deal similar to isn’t ready to fully commit improving to do. I know that. lost three fumbles against only Safety Darren Sharper took ing the media is a nuisance or Kelly’s and on Saturday himself. It’s all speculation, but I know nine touchdowns and suffered that support a step further. anything. I just like to go to Kansas City rookie Glenn “Not a lot more,” he it’s going to happen because three minor injuries early in “This is his team. We work and come home. Now Dorsey inked a five-year, $51 laughed. “I got to ease into of the type of quarterback he the season that kept him out expect this to be his team,” you know you have to be a million contract that includes it.” is — and I have to prove for 4 1/2 games. Sharper said, adding: “It’s leader and everything, you’ve more than $22 million in The gravest charge against how I feel. I wouldn’t make got to take on stuff you prob- guarantees. myself yet.” ably didn’t want to do in the Still, Kelly figures he made As two-a-days began at Jackson was more general: a that statement if I didn’t Minnesota State University in sluggish passing attack that believe it.”
Brewers finally lose; Mets keep winning Associated Press Chicago in the NL Central. Somebody finally man- The Cubs 3-2 to Florida. aged to slow down the Rodriguez (6-3) helped the Milwaukee Brewers. Astros snap a four-game los- The New York Mets? They ing streak in his first start this just keep right on rolling. season against Milwaukee. Wandy Rodriguez domi- Houston’s last win was his nated Milwaukee’s potent on Saturday, when he held the lineup for six innings and the Cubs to one run in 6 2-3 bullpen took care of things innings of a 4-1 victory. the rest of the way, as the “He’s pitched very well Houston Astros snapped the against us over the last two Brewers’ eight-game winning years,” Brewers manager Ned streak with a 3-1 victory Yost said. “He does a nice job Friday night. when he’s on his game, and Christopher Sampson he was on his game today.” pitched 1 1-3 innings of Manny Parra (9-3) gave up scoreless relief and Wesley all three runs for Milwaukee. Wright retired Prince Fielder, “They played a little bit the only batter he faced. Jose better than we did,” Mike Valverde finished for his 26th Cameron said. “They limited save in 32 chances as the our chances and capitalized Brewers’ club record of 20 on their opportunities.” consecutive games with a The Mets, meanwhile, homer ended. roughed up rookie Mitchell “Well, that’s what it’s Boggs (3-2) for the second about,” Astros manager Cecil time in 22 days, handing the Cooper. “If you can do that to Cardinals their fifth straight a good hitting team, you’re defeat. Milwaukee finished a doing some big-time pitching. four-game sweep in St. Louis That’s what we got tonight.” on Thursday night, the Same as the Mets. Cardinals’ first four-game Mike Pelfrey won his sev- skid of the season. enth consecutive decision, “There’s nothing wrong getting help from another with the way we competed,” homer by Carlos Delgado, manager Tony La Russa said. and New York beat the “I give Pelfrey credit. He’s in slumping St. Louis Cardinals a good run and he made some 7-2 to move two games ahead good pitches.” in the NL East for the first Argenis Reyes hit his first time since its embarrassing major league homer and collapse last September. drove in two runs as the Mets Jose Reyes added a two- won for the 10th time in 11 run triple and Endy Chavez home games. David Wright had four hits for the surging also had an RBI double. Mets, who have won 14 of 17. Pelfrey (9-6) pitched seven They’re a season-best nine strong innings, allowing one games above .500 and, cou- run and seven hits. He struck pled with Philadelphia’s 8-2 out five and walked none, and loss to Atlanta, two games hasn’t lost in 11 outings since ahead in the division. May 26 against Florida. “Now, we’re starting to Mets starters have pitched Publication Dates: play consistent baseball,” seven innings or more in each The Ukiah Reyes said. of the past five games, the Sacrifice flies by pinch hit- club’s longest such streak The Ukiah Daily Journal ter Mark Loretta and Kazuo since September 2001, Aug 24, 2008 DAILY JOURNAL Matsui, and Lance Berkman’s according to the Elias Sports RBI single helped Houston Bureau. Journal Sampler Call your Ukiah Daily Journal end the Brewers’ shot at win- “The biggest thing is confi- Aug 26, 2008 ning nine in a row for the first dence. I’m out on the mound representative to reserve your space time since taking 10 straight and I don’t feel like I have to online at ukiahdailyjournal.com from Aug. 19-28, 2003. be perfect,” Pelfrey said. “I The loss also cost believe in myself that I’m Advertising Space & Materials Deadline: Milwaukee a chance at mov- going to win.” Aug 14, 2008 • 3:00pm 468-3500 ing into a tie for first with THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL LOCAL SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 – A-13
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Continued from Page A-1 completed her training at the fire academy when she was pulled out and put to work in the financial division. “I’ve never done this job before,” she said. In addition to providing money for payroll and fuel, financial services also has to take care of all the bills fire- fighters incurred while they were staying in the county. Many of the firefighters Hundreds of these contract files line the wall of Cal working in the Ukiah area Fire’s “Pandora’s Box,” a rented conference room at were put up in hotels during the Fairfield Inn in Ukiah where Cal Fire employees the fire, and many of them ate work to pay every invoice and employee check before their meals in local restau- they can go home. Each one of these files represents rants. someone to be paid. “The restaurants were a lit- tle out of the ordinary,” Boehm said. be had,” Boehm said. fighting the fire, which On most fires, Cal Fire “We have people who just includes all bills, was about brings in kitchens to cook for go around to verify who ate $52 million. the firefighters, but the dis- where and how much,” he “It’s an unfortunate reality tributed nature of the fires, said. that when we come to a com- combined with the number of Boehm said he didn’t know munity like this we boost the incidents statewide left the how much money Cal Fire economy,” he said. local incident command team would end up spending in without that option. Ukiah for the fire, though he Ben Brown can be reached at “There were no kitchens to said the estimated cost of [email protected].
higher than the season’s high recorded July 12. This Was News Noontime temperature today was a slightly cooler 89 degrees, but weather was sultry and fire hazard was great in the grass, rangeland Continued from Page A-3 and forest areas of Ukiah and Yokayo Valley. an average of 16,000 tons going to canners during that period. 100 years ago Friday, July 24, 1908 *** Dispatch-Democrat PG&E PLANS TO HARNESS STEAM BIG SHIPMENT OF MUTTON SHEEP. GEYSERS. The famed geysers in the moun- Ben Noonan, the well known stock buyer of tains north of Healdsburg will soon be known Santa Rosa, has been busy for the past week in for something besides a vacation area. buying sheep in this vicinity for the San Pacific Gas and Electric Company has Francisco markets. He secured 4100 head of announced it plans to produce electric power fine mutton sheep and the animals have been from the natural steam of geysers which driven to Ukiah for shipment, 1600 was abound in the remote hilly border of Sonoma secured from Anderson valley and the balance and Lake Counties. in this locality. All the sheep are said to be in The company has signed a letter of intent fine condition and have brought the highest with the Magma Power Company and the market price. Mr. Noonan says that beef cattle Thermal Power Company, leaseholders of the are hard to secure as the stock raisers have very geysers property. few animals for the market at present. Many of PG&E will file an application to install a the sheepmen are selling off their sheep for the 12,500 kilowatt generating plant on a hilly good prices that prevail, instead of keeping slope of Big Sulphur Creek which overlooks them for the wool they would produce, as the the resort, The Geysers. bottom has dropped out of the wool market. …This would mark the American beginning of the use of geothermal steam for the com- *** mercial production of electricity. It also would LAKEPORT GOES US ONE BETTER. be the world’s first all-privately-financed geot- The Clear Lake Press, of Lakeport, of a recent hermal plant. issue, in commenting on the new idea of ladies removing their hats and gentlemen their coats *** during services at the M. E. Church, South, in this city, adds that Lakeport beats that. That SIZZLING 107 SUNDAY FOR YEAR’S city is popularizing male attendance by hold- HOTTEST. Sunday’s 107 degrees was the ing union services in the Pavilion on the hottest temperature registered in Ukiah this lakeshore, where you can catch catfish while year, and within two degrees of the highest listening to the sermon. registered temperature all last year, which was 109 in September, 1957. Jody Martinez can be reached at udjjm@pacif- Sunday’s heat pushed the mercury a degree ic.net. Pineapple in Hawaii may soon end Associated Press duction will decrease by half, from about 2,000 HONOLULU — Pineapple was once acres to nearly 1,000 acres. The downsized known as one of Hawaii’s biggest exports, but pineapple operations will primarily serve local it’s quickly nearing extinction. markets and a few mainland accounts. Hawaii pineapple production took a turn for Wes Nohara, general manager of agricultur- the worse this week as Maui Land & Pineapple al operations, said the company will further Co. announced it will lay off 274 workers and diversify its crops beyond pineapples, vegeta- change its focus to forestry and energy crops. bles and free-range chickens. There are also Of those losing their jobs, 204 are pineapple plans to plant 500 to 600 acres in koa as a growers. forestry crop that could be harvested in about The Kahului-based company, which farms 30 years. crops and manages Maui real estate, has been If the layoffs and refocusing of agriculture enduring financial losses due to fuel costs and do not help turn the company around, it could a decrease in tourism and real estate. be the end for pineapple production. The parent company said Maui Pine had “If we can’t make it work, we’ll have to “consumed over $100 million in capital invest- leave the business,” Nohara said. “It’s a daunt- ments and operating losses over the past four ing task and a huge undertaking to salvage years,” and the downsizing would cut its costs what we have. I’m not throwing in the towel. by $11 million. We’ve been here a long time and we’re going Officials said the company’s pineapple pro- to do everything we can to make it work.” A-14 – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 WEATHER THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL . 3-DAY FORECAST SUN AND MOON REGIONAL WEATHER CALIFORNIA CITIES Shown is today s weather. Temperatures are today s highs Today Mon. Today Mon. TODAY and tonight s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 83/64/pc 82/65/pc Napa 79/54/s 78/51/pc Antioch 83/56/s 82/55/s Needles 108/86/pc 106/83/s 88 Sunrise today ...... 6:09 a.m. Arroyo Grande 75/54/pc 76/50/pc Oakland 69/56/pc 67/56/pc Rockport Atascadero 88/53/pc 87/53/s Ontario 90/64/s 91/62/s Sunset tonight ...... 8:29 p.m. Auburn 93/60/pc 92/61/s Orange 83/64/pc 82/61/pc Moonrise today ...... 12:52 a.m. 66/52 Barstow 106/75/s 105/74/s Oxnard 75/61/pc 71/60/pc Mostly sunny Moonset today ...... 4:26 p.m. Laytonville Big Sur 73/51/pc 73/54/pc Palm Springs 107/79/t 105/77/s Covelo Bishop 100/56/s 100/55/s Pasadena 85/64/pc 84/66/pc 85/48 MOON PHASES 88/52 Blythe 108/84/pc 106/80/s Pomona 87/63/pc 87/59/s TONIGHT Burbank 87/66/pc 84/64/s Potter Valley 87/54/s 86/53/s Westport California City 98/70/s 98/67/s Redding 97/64/pc 96/62/s New First Full Last 70/50 Carpinteria 70/58/pc 69/57/pc Riverside 91/63/s 92/63/s Catalina 70/61/pc 69/54/pc Sacramento 90/57/pc 87/56/s 53 Chico 94/62/pc 93/61/s Salinas 68/56/pc 68/53/pc Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 60/50/c 60/51/c San Bernardino 91/63/t 91/63/s Death Valley 120/88/s 118/86/s San Diego 76/68/pc 75/67/pc Aug. 1 Aug. 8 Aug. 16 Aug. 23 66/50 94/60 Clear Downey 82/64/pc 81/64/pc San Fernando 86/63/s 85/62/s Encinitas 75/64/pc 75/63/pc San Francisco 67/54/pc 67/55/pc ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 85/63/pc 84/62/pc San Jose 77/56/pc 76/55/pc 83/51 Eureka 63/51/c 59/49/pc San Luis Obispo 76/54/pc 76/53/pc 61/51 Redwood Valley MONDAY Ukiah through 2 p.m. Saturday Fort Bragg 66/50/pc 65/50/pc San Rafael 73/52/pc 72/53/pc Temperature 86/54 Fresno 100/67/pc 98/67/s Santa Ana 78/66/pc 77/66/pc 87 High ...... 90 UKIAH Gilroy 80/56/pc 80/51/s Santa Barbara 73/56/pc 72/55/pc Low ...... 53 88/53 Indio 106/78/s 105/77/s Santa Cruz 70/54/pc 71/52/pc Irvine 78/66/pc 77/66/pc Santa Monica 75/63/pc 75/63/pc 54 Normal high ...... 92 Lakeport Normal low ...... 56 89/54 Hollywood 83/63/pc 82/63/pc Santa Rosa 80/50/pc 81/50/pc Philo Lake Arrowhead 86/57/s 87/51/s S. Lake Tahoe 81/40/pc 79/43/s Record high ...... 110 in 1973 Boonville Lucerne Mostly sunny Record low ...... 44 in 1924 79/52 90/55 Lodi 93/57/pc 91/55/s Stockton 93/55/pc 90/55/s 82/52 Lompoc 69/55/pc 68/58/pc Tahoe Valley 81/40/pc 79/43/s Precipitation Long Beach 79/66/pc 79/64/pc Torrance 79/64/pc 76/64/pc 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Sat...... 0.00" Gualala Los Angeles 83/65/pc 80/64/pc Vacaville 91/56/s 90/57/s TUESDAY Month to date ...... 0.00" Mammoth 77/48/s 77/40/s Vallejo 74/53/pc 73/52/pc Normal month to date ...... 0.04" 66/52 Clearlake 90/55 Marysville 94/60/pc 92/56/s Van Nuys 89/64/pc 86/62/s 88 Season to date ...... 0.00" Modesto 93/61/pc 93/61/s Visalia 96/63/s 96/62/s Last season to date ...... 0.12" Monrovia 86/64/pc 85/65/s Willits 83/51/s 83/51/pc Normal season to date ...... 0.04" Cloverdale 55 Monterey 64/53/pc 64/54/pc Yosemite Valley 100/56/pc 100/55/s 86/54 Morro Bay 64/54/pc 64/55/pc Yreka 89/52/pc 90/53/s Low clouds followed by Forecasts and graphics provided by sunshine AccuWeather, Inc. 2008 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r- rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.
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education for a Sonoma bles a woodcut of the vine- Wine County school district. They yard. The Zmarzlys use two had the property, which was a talented Mendocino wine- weekend place purchased makers. Greg Graziano from Continued from Page A-1 because Alberta wanted to Graziano Family Wines in their footprints in the dirt. He reconnect with her rural roots. Redwood Valley and Alison knows they also eat the grapes Her father and grandfather Schneider from Jepson but doesn’t really mind shar- were Italian-American hog Winery in Hopland each make ing. farmers in Contra Costa wine from half of the grapes “They might eat 10 to 20 County. Years ago, a tour of grown at the Zmarzly Family pounds but we harvest 50 boutique wineries in Sonoma Vineyards. Wine Club mem- tons.” He also chuckles when County sparked their interest bers are entitled to discounts he remembers a bear that got in planting a vineyard as and private tours and tastings into the vineyard. At first he Zmarzly thought this would at the vineyard. The wine is wasn’t sure what it was be a good “retirement” job. available at their website because grapes were plucked He took classes at Santa Rosa www.albertinawinecellars.co one at a time from the clusters Junior College. Their first m. and he would have thought a wine from here was made in Tasting note: I tasted bear would just rip off the 2004. They chose Albertina as Albertina’s 2005 Cabernet entire cluster. the name because this was Sauvignon Reserve with The natural way to do what Alberta’s father used to sautéed medallions of venison things comes up again and call her and they wanted to backstrap. An exemplary Cab again as we walk through the honor the Italian heritage. in my book, rich with perfect- vineyards. From its dramatic Looking closely at the ly ripe fruit, an undertone of setting on a relatively level vines, Zmarzly says the crop black olive, and just the right knoll, this 10 acres of vines is looks good. Even though the integration of oak from its bounded to the west by peaks temperature on April 20 time in French, American and of the coast range and to the dropped to 29 degrees, he Hungarian barrels. The result Zmarzly Family Vineyards, home of Albertina Wine Cellars, is located five miles up south the views stretch across feels really lucky that he does- is a velvety smooth and satis- the mountain just west of Hopland. Sanel Valley at the south end n’t have much frost damage. fying mouthful. of Hopland to the Maycamas Holding a cabernet sauvignon Range. On an oak tree shaded cluster he describes it as typi- knoll picnic tables and chairs cally an open cluster, which provide a respite and in the allows air to move between clearing, flowers and vegeta- the grapes. Further down the bles grow. Through the trees row he notices a little bit of you can see another seven- “shot” in the clusters. This acre vineyard scaling the happens when the flowers mountainside. don’t fertilize, leaving gaps in Why did the Zmarzlys the cluster. decide to get into wine mak- At harvest, the grapes are ing? They live part of the all hand picked. Half are sold week in Santa Rosa where and the rest go into about they manage their real estate 1,000 cases with the Albertina investments and Alberta brand. The label is a sepia works as director of Indian tone photograph that resem-
presidency.” Burgess But what else is Obama supposed to do? Continued from Page A-1 When you have months and months to give the same even been elected. He once speech over and over again even gave a speech in front of what’s left to do but start act- a blue mock-up of a modified ing like you’ve already got the presidential seal carrying the job? words “Obama for America” Why do you think Santa and “Vero Possumus” (“Yes shows up at shopping malls We Can” in Latin.) for months before the big day “Well, I’d love to give a to ask you what you want for speech in Germany … a polit- Christmas? For his health? ical speech or a speech that He’s got time to kill, broth- maybe the German people er. would be interested in,” said Rob Burgess can be reached John McCain on Thursday in at [email protected]. Ohio, referring to Obama’s This column was first posted well-attended speech that on the “House of Burgess” blog same day at the Berlin Wall. at 11:30 a.m. Friday and can be “But I would much prefer to accessed along with previous do it as president of the entries at United States rather than as a www.insideudj.com/houseof- candidate for the office of the burgess.
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He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Local fiber artists to exhibit work at Private Vaden is the son of Craig and Nancy Vaden of S. He was also welcomed by his grandparents Roger and Ronda Harrison St., Fort Bragg. He graduated from Fort Bragg High Delgado, of Ukiah, and Jerry Jackson, of Salt Lake City, Utah. Lowell Quilt Festival Aug. 7-10 School in 2006. Laura Fogg of Ukiah will exhibit her works Awakened at Midnight and Six Degrees of Introspection at the Lowell Quilt Local student named to Dean’s Festival, a citywide celebration of quilt art, Lowell, Mass. Aug. WEDDING 7 through 10. More than 300 quilts will be exhibited at the List at Santa Rosa Junior College Tsongas Arena in Lowell. These quilts reflect the countries best Chase McPhaul, a 2007 graduate of Ukiah High School, has as determined by a selection committee which reviewed hun- been recognized for outstanding academic achievement and dreds of photo submissions before deciding which to accept to was awarded the Dean’s High Honors for the Spring 2008 display. Prior to the Festival, these quilts will be examined by semester. Santa Rosa Junior College recognizes students who certified quilt judges and awarded ribbons and prizes in differ- have maintained high scholarship in 12 or more graded units. ent categories. All winners will be recognized at a special McPhaul is currently working for CAL FIRE and is stationed in Awards Ceremony. Hopland. He is transferring to Butte Community College at the In addition to the exhibit of contest quilts there will be four end of summer to resume his studies in Fire Technology. special quilt collections at the Tsongas Arena: Lowell/Inside Out, a series of 30 pieces commemorating Lowell’s rich textile Local student placed on Dean’s and architectural history: Cocheco Mills Remembered, a group of quilts featuring designs created by using reproduction fabrics List at Bemidji University made from the Historic New Hampshire Mill; the fourth, and Lydia Grace Palma, of Potter Valley, was placed on the last, segment of IQF Journal Quilts, which have traveled the Dean’s List at Bemidji State University, in Bemidji, Minn. country and been seen by thousands of people; and Peace Students must be taking 12 or more semester-hours during a Quilts, a collection of quilts, individually designed and exquis- term and earn at least a 3.25 grade point average to be placed on itely hand quilted by Haitian women. The sale of these quilts the Dean’s List. enables them to earn a living through meaningful work,and improves their lives and those of their families. The Tsongas Arean is just one of the many venues where Quilt Festival events are taking place. Lowell Quilt Festival NEW ARRIVALS Exhibits and other Public Events are open from Thursday through Sunday Aug.7-10. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Full Schedule of LQF Events, Directions to allLQF Locations, Admission Fees where Applicable, Workshop descriptions and Registration Information and all other LQF details and infor- mation are available on www.lowellquiltfestival.org, also [email protected] and www.cultureiscool.org. For interviews or visuals contact Emily Meehan, NEQMA Public Relations, 1-978-40204207 ext. 19 or ekmeehan@ gmail.com Local has graduated from basic and advanced infantry training Army Pvt. Cecil J. Vaden has graduated from the Direct Fire Christina Elizabeth Vineyard Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, and Trevor Lee Tomlinson Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Vineyard-Tomlinson During the nine weeks of Basic Combat Training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map read- Kirra Christine Magnan Christina Elizabeth Vineyard and Trevor Lee Tomlinson ing, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, exchanged vows on Saturday, June 21, at the Mendocino-Lake first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Clubhouse. Additional training included development of basic combat Magnan The bride is the daughter of Isabel Maria Vineyard and skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing A daughter, Kirra Christine Magnan, was born Sunday, May Charles Henry Vineyard. She is attending Mendocino College, use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the 31, 2008, to Alisha and Tyler Magnan, of Redwood Valley. and is scheduled to graduate next spring. She is employed at infantry crewman. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Full Spectrum Properties. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train She was also welcomed by her grandfather Philip Magnan, The groom is the son of Nancy Lee Stevenson and Mitch Jay indirect fire infantry soldiers to employ, fire and recover anti- of Redding, and her grandparents Mitchell and Karrie Eaquinto, Tomlinson. He is self-employed. personnel and anti-tank mines; locate, neutralize and extract of Redwood Valley. After honeymooning in Hawaii, they will live in Ukiah.
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ing things, you could create problems for yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 19) -- You’re an opti- mistic person who at times Monday, July 28, 2008 is inclined to take an impul- You could have more sive risk; unfortunately, this than your share of luck in is not a good day to do so. the year ahead, but not nec- Don’t take an uncalculated essarily with only tangible chance on anything costly. items. Dame Fortune is PISCES (Feb. 20- inclined to help out in March 20) -- Be careful intangible ways that will not to make a snap decision provide much happiness. on an issue about which LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) you don’t possess all the -- Someone who can easily facts, especially if it is take advantage of your gen- something that could be erosity will be up to his or vital to your personal inter- her old tricks again. It’s ests. Take ample time to your call if you want to be ferret things out. an easy mark or not. ARIES (March 21- Forewarned is forearmed. April 19) -- Your ability to VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. concentrate may not be up 22) -- If you suddenly find to its usual standards, and yourself thrust into a com- you might find yourself petitive situation, don’t be starting one job after anoth- caught off guard by think- er -- but finishing none. The ing the challenge is an easy results aren’t likely to be one. This person might too good. have been planning it for TAURUS (April 20- quite some time. May 20) -- Things will go LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. well financially as long as 23) -- Your progress could you don’t expect something be severely impeded if you for nothing, in which case haven’t prepared yourself the results will be dismal. for all contingencies, espe- In order to realize gain, you cially an adversary getting must be prepared to work in the way of your plans. for it. Remain calm so that you GEMINI (May 21-June can rethink your moves. 20) -- Be watchful not to SCORPIO (Oct. 24- cause domestic disruptions Nov. 22) -- Be exceptional- to arise over ridiculous Puzzle ly careful in dealings with issues. You may not be able friends where money to control another’s behav- becomes an issue. ior, but you can conduct answers Conditions indicate that yourself in a harmonious something in this realm will manner. arise that could shake up CANCER (June 21- on the next everyone. July 22) -- When frustrated SAGITTARIUS (Nov. or angry, you can say things page 23-Dec. 21) -- Friends or you wished you hadn’t. If associates whose coopera- this turns out to be one of tion or support you need those disruptive days, must be treated with kid repress any inclination that gloves. It’s one of those might cause you to have to periods when the slightest apologize later. infraction could cost some- Know where to look for one an ally. romance and you’ll find it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- The Astro-Graph Jan. 19) -- This is not a Matchmaker instantly good time to experiment reveals which signs are with questionable proce- romantically perfect for dures, especially where you. Mail $3 to Astro- your work or career is con- Graph, P.O. Box 167, cerned. Instead of improv- Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167.
TV producer/writer, is 86; Jerry Van Dyke madman under lock and key.” -- Paul Datebook: Sunday, July 27, 2008 (1931-), actor, is 77; Alex Rodriguez Valery (1975-), baseball player, is 33; Jonathan TODAY’S FACT: The Republic of Today is the 209th day of 2008 and the In 1953, a Korean War armistice was Rhys-Meyers (1977-), actor, is 31. Korea (South Korea) refused to sign the 37th day of summer. signed after three years of fighting. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1986, 83 years Armistice Agreement that ended the TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1789, TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Alexandre after the race was established, American Korean War. They have never made a cyclist Greg LeMond became the first non- peace treaty with the Democratic People’s Congress established the State Department. Dumas Jr. (1824-1895), novelist/play- Republic of Korea (North Korea). In 1940, the first “Bugs Bunny” cartoon wright; Leo Durocher (1905-1991), base- European to win the Tour de France. TODAY’S QUOTE: TODAY’S MOON: Between last quar- debuted in movie theaters. ball player/manager; Norman Lear (1922-), “A man who is ‘of sound mind’ is one who keeps the inner ter (July 25) and new moon (Aug. 1). Blame those rotten tomatoes Some people got sick after eating matter how many people with filthy sils in those little buckets in the risky behavior. Who knows if the dishes with tomatoes in them, but hands touch it, it can’t transmit dis- company cafeteria. Sure, it’s hard other people who touched those most people didn’t -- some at home, Village ease. It’s got to be the tomatoes. to grab one fork without touching things might have touched a tomato some in restaurants. It was happen- It can’t come from the French fry two of the others, but one little first? ing all across the country. A lot of your boyfriend snatched from the touch won’t spread germs. It’s not Whoops! Wait a minute. The people said they ate dishes with Idiot pile on your plate with the same like they’re tomatoes. FDA just announced it’s perfectly tomatoes in them. So, it’s got to be hands he had been using to clean It couldn’t come from the tele- safe to eat tomatoes. It turns out the tomatoes, right? It couldn’t pos- By Jim Mullen the fish tank 20 minutes ago; it’s phone. Sure, every time you touch that they’re actually good for you! sibly be the minimum-wage busboy got to be the tomatoes. it you’re practically sucking up Go figure. Thank goodness this who didn’t wash his hands after It’s not the hamburger you ate someone else’s dried spit, but we all scare didn’t put every tomato grow- using the restroom. After all, he It couldn’t have been the guy with your bare hands after driving who sneezed as he walked past your know it’s the tomatoes. What else er in the country out of business -- already washed his hands once the rental car you picked up at the could it possibly be? it just cost them tens of millions of today. It must be the tomatoes! It table without covering his nose; it must be the tomatoes. airport two hours ago, because they There’s no way disease could be dollars they’ll never get back. couldn’t be the grabby 3-year-old It couldn’t come from touching always disinfect those steering spread by children. Talk to any par- Something else must have made behind you who crawled on the the menus that have been handled wheels. It’s got to be the tomatoes. ent or teacher, and they’ll tell you all those people sick. It couldn’t floor then sucked his fingers and by every customer that’s ever been It couldn’t be touching the snot- they rarely get sick during the possibly have been the five-alarm touched everything he could reach in the place. There’s no way that encrusted Game Boy that Junior school year. It’s only when they eat, chili they ate for lunch or the three on his way out. He probably got could transmit germs; it must be the and his little brother were fighting touch or walk past a tomato that tequilas they drained to wash them sick from tomatoes. tomatoes. over all morning. It’s the tomatoes. they start to feel ill. down. It’s got to be the jalapenos ... It can’t be the ice they put in It’s not the cash you just got out It wasn’t the diaper that you just Shake hands? Kiss on the cheek? Jim Mullen is the author of “It your soda that comes from a of the ATM or the change in your changed in the rest area, you could Grab a strap on the bus, a handrail Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating machine that hasn’t been cleaned pocket. Everyone knows that eat off the floor in those places, it’s on an escalator? Eat a hot dog at the the Simple Life” and “Baby’s First since it was first installed; it’s got there’s a secret ingredient in money the tomatoes you put on your BLT. ballpark that got passed down the Tattoo.” You can reach him at to be the tomatoes. that kills germs on contact -- no It’s probably not the plastic uten- row to you hand over hand? It’s all [email protected].
The Ukiah Mendocino County’s Improved customer service! L o c a l N e w s p a p e r DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com B-4 – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 YOUR MONEY Editor: Chris McCartney, 468-3524 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Cooking up a successful kitchen remodel
By the Editors of The Consumer Reports Consumer Reports National Research Center Frugal Living Remodeling a kitchen can Consumer reports ✔ recently conducted a poll of be costly, and there’s no 1,009 Americans to deter- By Sara Noel cient appliances, water-effi- • Say no to pro appli- guarantee that consumers mine what consumers have cient appliances and fluores- ances. As in years past, CR’s will be completely satisfied and what they do in their with the end results, accord- cent lights. All of those tests have shown that faux- choices will cut utility and pro-style ranges perform kitchens. Here are some of ing to the editors of the highlights: Consumer Reports. CR water bills for their lifetime. well and have stainless-steel Common mistake: Falling styling for much less than the • Dinner as a family is still recently featured tips and for green claims. There are $4,000-plus price tags of a tradition, with over half (56 common mistakes to avoid no federal regulations or def- brands like Viking and Wolf. percent) always eating Save space in based on results from a sur- initions of green products. Nearly half of CR’s online together. vey of 8,000 readers who • Run a background subscribers who own a pro • Forty percent of adults recently remodeled their check. Finding a contractor range reported repairs, which eat dinner in the kitchen as tight quarters kitchen. who is competent and honest, tended to be costly. Common opposed to the 29 percent BEFORE STARTING, and shares the homeowner’s mistake: Paying more for who eat dinner in their dining HERE ARE SIX WAYS TO sensibilities, requires more built-ins. Save thousands by room. SAVE MONEY AND than just asking friends and choosing a cabinet-depth • Eight in 10 (81 percent) DEAR SARA: We purchased a new camper this AGGRAVATION: neighbors for recommenda- refrigerator. women do most of the cook- year and have been camping twice with it. Fun! • Plan before paying. Part tions. All in all, 41 percent of • Build in a cushion. Even ing, with a little over half (54 of the joy of planning a new However, we are climbing over our clothes and dif- CR readers who hired a con- the best contractor can’t see percent) of the men pitching ferent items every time we go in it, and I can’t stand kitchen is exploring the tractor reported some prob- through walls or ensure that options. Keep a running file in and cleaning up afterward. the clutter! How do you organize your clothing in lem with their project, products arrive on time. One • Overall, adults are doing of appliance picks, paint including shoddy installa- in five homeowners who limited space? Suitcases don’t seem to make sense chips, countertop samples slightly more entertaining in to me, but all of our drawers aren’t enough room for tion, late starts, sloppy work- worked with a contractor their kitchens today than 10 and the like, and slowly piece ers and poor coordination. paid 10 percent more than all five of us. Our camper isn’t small; it’s a 26-foot- together a dream kitchen. years ago. er. Help! -- Vanessa, Montana Common mistake: Going estimated, and 36 percent of • Adults enjoy media The most common regrets with the lowest bid. those projects took at least DEAR VANESSA: Try plastic totes. Some can fit mentioned by readers who • Do the design. A home- two weeks longer than antic- entertainment in their under or at the end of the bed. Some clothing can be hired help stemmed from owner who will be working ipated. CR suggests setting kitchen: 35 percent have a put in backpacks instead of suitcases. Then you can rushing into their remodel, within the room’s existing aside 10 percent to 15 per- music system and 24 percent television. hang the backpacks. Maybe you can add shelves, a with 11 percent saying they dimensions has a great cent of the budget for the set of plastic drawers on wheels or stack totes in the should have done more excuse for avoiding some unexpected. Common mis- • Almost half of adults (42 research. Common mistake: expensive design fees. take: Falling into the “while percent) are being eco- closet to best utilize the space. You can hang shoe Being seduced by pretty Nearly half of all readers we’re at it” trap. Some pro- friendly in the kitchen by organizers on the doors. They can be used for shoes products. Design magazines who hired tradespeople han- ject add-ons are inevitable, having a designated recy- or personal-care items such as soap, toothpaste, are great for ideas and inspi- dled the major design deci- but sticking to the original cling area. shampoo, brushes, etc. ration, but real life isn’t sions themselves. Common plan and products will keep A recent Consumer DEAR SARA: What veggies do you refrigerate? always so neat and clean. mistake: Opting for extended the budget and schedule in Reports survey found that I got to thinking about this because they say not to • Save green with green. warranties on appliances. CR check. overall, adults are doing refrigerate some veggies, but quite frankly in the Most CR readers chose eco- found that paying extra for CONSUMER REPORTS slightly more entertaining South and in a trailer, you either refrigerate or they friendly products that save such warranties doesn’t save REVEALS WHAT’S IN A in their kitchens today go bad in days. -- qtkitty, e-mail money, such as energy-effi- money in the long run. KITCHEN: than 10 years ago. DEAR QTKITTY: I typically don’t refrigerate tomatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, potatoes, onions or garlic. DEAR SARA: My husband and I just found out The right investment is an IRA that we have an opportunity to save $300 a month on If you’re leaving an employer, what which means “For the Benefit Of.”) rent. Our best friend has a line on a house to rent. It’s should you do with the money in your Thus, if you receive such a check, a five-bedroom (three downstairs, two upstairs) retirement plan? Truth about don’t deposit or sign it. Instead, just mail house in a good neighborhood. He suggested that we Regardless of why you’re leaving -- it to your IRA. You’ll get confirmation move in with him. He would take the main-floor you’re retiring, you found a new job, you money shortly, showing that the money has been bedrooms, and we could take the upstairs for more quit, you were fired, whatever -- I rou- By Ric Edelman deposited into your account. Then, sit privacy. It’s a great plan, and we’d be saving more tinely recommend that you move the back and relax, knowing that your retire- money, but my only concern is the roommate thing. money to an IRA account. This is true ment assets are working for you. I’ve had three roommates during my marriage, and regardless of what kind of retirement plan By the way, many consumers are still you have -- 401(k), 403(b), 457, TSP, etc. confused by IRAs. Sometimes people ask they haven’t worked out well. But we didn’t really Moving the money from a former IRA) within 60 days; otherwise, you’ll me if they should buy securities instead know any of them, and we all shared a small space, employer’s plan to an IRA has several owe taxes (plus a 10 percent IRS penalty of opening an IRA account. To be accu- which was tough. Now, with him, we’d be sharing a advantages: You gain the ability to select if you are under age 591/2 at the time of rate, an IRA is not an investment. Instead, kitchen and a bathroom, but it’s not as if we don’t the rollover). To make matters worse, know him. He’s at our apartment every day anyway. from a potentially unlimited number of employers typically withhold 20 percent think of an IRA as a bucket; you place investment options, and you enjoy com- of the funds when sending you that investments into that bucket. Tax law Do we save $300 a month and get a roommate, or do plete control over your account, with no check. It’s hard to roll over money that says putting money into the bucket offers I stick to my guns when I said I’d never live with interference from a Human Resources or you never get -- making it more likely tax advantages. (The advantages vary another roommate again? -- Rachel, Toronto plan administrator. (This is especially that you’ll incur taxes and penalties! from a tax deduction today with a tax- DEAR RACHEL: I would first look into the cost important when it’s time for you to begin Fortunately, there’s an easier way to deductible IRA to tax-free income in the of the utilities to see whether there is going to be a withdrawing money from the account.) move money out of that employer plan. future with the Roth IRA. My advice is to difference that decreases your $300 forecasted sav- Moving your money to an IRA also sim- Simply sign a form your employer can take the deduction today: We don’t know plifies your financial life because you can what tax law will look like in the future.) ings. Will it cost you more in gas for driving? Is give you, authorizing a “direct transfer.” everyone on the lease? Sort out all the financial consolidate all your retirement assets The form instructs your employer to send And once you put money in the buck- (except for those with your current the money in your retirement account et, you can invest that money into virtu- aspects such as food, phone, cable and utilities, too. employer) into one account. directly to your IRA. This is easy (you ally any type of investment you wish -- I’d create a plan to be certain that your extra money When people move money from an just sign the form) and stress-free (there’s stocks, bonds, mutual funds, bank CDs, actually is saved. You should have clear decisions employer plan to an IRA, they frequently no 60-day deadline). Plus, your employer Treasury bills and even gold coins. made on housecleaning, laundry, overnight and refer to the transaction as a “rollover.” will not withhold 20 percent of your So don’t try to choose between IRAs long-term guests, pets, friends, parties and privacy. But that term is rather inaccurate. A true money! and investments. Instead, choose the With that said, I wouldn’t do it. Even though you rollover occurs only when your employer Sometimes, employers send “transfer” right investment for your IRA. are good friends and see each other daily, it’s still sends you a check for the account balance checks to the employee (you) instead of Financial Adviser Ric Edelman is the not the same as living full time together. You should that’s made payable to you. In this case, directly to the IRA. Have no fear: As long author of several best-selling books stick to your guns and not live with another room- you’d deposit the check and write a new as the check is payable to the IRA trustee about personal finance, including one, which you’d forward to your IRA or custodian, it’s considered a transfer “Ordinary People, Extraordinary mate again. You vowed that for a reason. account. and not a rollover. It’s OK even if your Wealth” and “Discover the Wealth Sara Noel is the owner of Frugal Village Rollovers must be completed (mean- name appears on the check. (Your name Within You.” You can e-mail him at (www.frugalvillage.com), a Web site that offers ing the money must be deposited into the should be preceded by the initials FBO, [email protected]. practical, money-saving strategies for everyday liv- ing. To send tips, comments or questions, write to Sara Noel, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016, or e-mail sara@fru- Don’t freak over delinquent payments galvillage.com. DEAR BRUCE: I have always had ferent matter. What was the size of the excellent credit. Recently, I discovered SMART MONEY person’s estate? How the state looks at that I forgot to mail out my mortgage the ownership is another issue. In many payment. When I received my monthly BY BRUCE WILLIAMS cases, half would be assumed to be yours, PUZZLE ANSWERS statement, I noticed that they had not but it would be foolish for me to com- credited me with my payment, and, when ment without looking at the specifics of I went digging around, found it among your situation. The best advice that any- other papers. I promptly paid it, bringing one can give you is to seek the services of what I owed, current. Just to be on the adversely affect you to the point where a local accountant knowledgeable in state safe side, I called the mortgage company you should try some remedial action, but and federal tax matters. to verify they had received my payment. it conceivably could result in paying a lit- DEAR BRUCE: I went to a lawyer I asked them if they had reported this as tle higher interest rate in the near term. recently and had my will drawn up. Will being late on my credit report. They said Pull the reports and see where you go it have to go through probate court, as all yes and that, by law, it could not be from there. my property is in my daughter’s name removed. Is there anything I can do? DEAR BRUCE: I was joint owner anyway? -- T.M, via e-mail How much will this impact my future with right of survivorship on a number of DEAR T.M.: You did well to have a loan applications? Will I still be able to CDs with a friend. The other owner died, lawyer draw up your will. If the property get the best rates available? How long and the CDs were transferred into my is all as you described, there is no reason will this be on my credit report? -- Reader Social Security number. Was I obliged to the will should be filed for probate. It can in Michigan pay inheritance tax to the state? be filed but not probated since there are DEAR READER: While consumer According to your column, inheritance no assets. In the event that you’ve over- credit is in the tank these days, one late tax is paid by the decedent. -- Reader, via looked the assets, the will is there to payment is not something to be suicidal e-mail cover that eventually. You’ve done well. over. Sometime in the future you may be DEAR READER: This is a perfect Send your questions to: Smart Money, penalized for the single late payment. example of seeking advice from a quali- P.O. Box 2095, Elfers, FL 34680. E-mail The first thing you ought to do is to pull fied accountant. You did not share any to: [email protected]. your credit report from all three agencies. numbers with me, but the amounts of Questions of general interest will be See what your FICO score is and if in fact money involved here are important. If it’s answered in future columns. Owing to the the deficiency is being reported on each a minor amount, they will receive very volume of mail, personal replies cannot report. I don’t think this is going to little attention. Large amounts are a dif- be provided.
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540-08 the successful bidder. 504-08 516-08 LOST & 7-27, 8-3/08 7. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 7-15,20,27,8-3,10/08 7-27,8-3/08 10 NOTICES 30 FOUND 4104 each bid must include the name and lo- NOTICE INVITING BIDS Applications are cation of the place of business of each Sub- NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1. Notice is hereby given that the Superin- INVITATION TO BIDDERS available by calling LOST contractor who shall perform work or service tendent of the Mendocino County Office of Rick at 707-291-9457 BLACK WALLET or fabricate or install work for the prior con- Notice is hereby given that separate sealed Education (MCOE), of the County of Mendo- Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be or emailing On 6/22 near Qwik tractor of this contract in excess of one-half of bids to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, cino, State of California, will receive up to, but Hopland Bears Youth Stop by Wal-Mart one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the bid price. received by the Round Valley Indian Housing transportation, and services necessary to not later than, 11:00 a.m., August 5, 2008, Football at Small, all black with 8. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Authority (RVIHA) until 2:00 p.m. August 13, complete: Street Striping 2008 as per City and will then publicly open and read aloud at hoplandbears@ flowery design on sixty (60) days after the date set for the open- 2008 for a single contract to supply all labor of Ukiah Specification No. 08-01 will be re- MCOE Administrative Conference Room, comcast.net front, and snaps ing for bids except as provided pursuant to and materials required to complete the con- ceived at the office of the City Clerk, Ukiah 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, sealed bids for ●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍● open/closed. Des- Public Contract Code Sections 5100 et seq. struction of eight (8) four-bedroom, single- Civic Center, 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah, CA the Fire perately need wal- The MCOE reserves the right to reject any 95482 until 2:00 PM on Tues., August 12, Demolition Project (Project). Such bids shall family dwellings on the Round Valley Indian LOST & let and contents and all bids and to waive any informalities or 2008 at which time, or as soon thereafter as be received at the office of the Director of Reservation near Covelo, CA 95428, as a 30 FOUND back! No questions Maintenance & Operation, MCOE, 2240 Old irregularities in the bidding. part of the Tribal Winds Development. The possible, they will be publicly opened and 9. Minority, women, and disabled veteran asked. River Rd, Ukiah, California. Tribal Winds Development is a 44-acre read. These specifications are available for a contractors are encouraged to submit bids. non-refundable fee of $10.00 from the City Reward if 2. Each bid shall be made out on the Bid Pro- mixed-use development adjacent to, and to This bid is not subject to Disabled Veteran Clerk's office (707) 463-6213 or by contacting Returned!! posal Form included in the contract docu- the northwest of, the intersection of Foothill Business Enterprise requirements. Alan Hasty at (707) 463-6282. Prevailing + Call 972-9577 ments, and must conform and be fully respon- Blvd. and Tabor Lane. sive to this invitation, the plans and Specifica- 10. This contract is not subject to a labor wage rates are required to be paid in perform- tions and all other documents comprising the compliance program, as described in subdivi- ance of this project. Copies of the General sion (b) of Section 1771.5 of the Labor Code. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope Prevailing Wage Determination (applicable to Free Adult Barn HELP pertinent contract documents. Copies of the Cats 120 WANTED contract documents are available for exami- 11. The bidder shall possess at the time the clearly marked with the project description, the work), for the locality in which the work is So many barns, too Activity Assistant, nation at the office of the Director of Mainte- bid is awarded the following classification(s) bid date and time, and the words Sealed Bid, to be done are available either at the office of many mice. 32-38 hrs. per wk. nance & Operation, MCOE, 2240 Old River of California State Contractor's license: A or Do Not Open. the City Engineer or on the Internet at web Adopt a barn cat Sat. & Sun. req. Rd, Ukiah, County of Mendocino, California, C-21. address: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/. and life will be nice. Some eves. Depend- and may be obtained by contractors licensed 12. A VOLUNTARY bidder conference will be The prime contractor for the work herein shall Description of Project: Construction of Eight Shots, spayed or able, able to follow by the California State Contractors' License held at MCOE 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, possess a current, valid State of California, 4-bedroom Homes - Tribal Winds Develop- neutered, not ag- instructions, & Board. on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 11a.m. for the Class A (General Engineering) or Class C-32 ment. The infrastructure including streets, gressive, just shy. complete paperwork. 3. Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, a purpose of acquainting all prospective bidders (Parking and Highway Improvement) Contrac- curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drainage, Call A.V. Rescue Able to work with cashier's or certified check, or a bidder's bond with the bid documents and the work site. tor’s License. No proposal will be considered etc. have been constructed and building pads and give it a try. seniors. Creative executed by an admitted surety insurer, li- MCOE unless it is made on the forms furnished by 489-5207 or minds a plus. censed to do business in the State of Califor- By: Steve Turner, Director of Maintenance graded. Water and sewer are stubbed five the City of Ukiah and is made in accordance 468-5218 Applicaitons avail. nia as a surety, made payable to the MCOE, and Operations feet behind the sidewalk and joint utility with provisions of the specifications. /s/ Linda at Valley View. in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) DATED: July 25, 2008 trench conduit is in place throughout the de- Brown, City Clerk. Publish: 7/27/08 & 8/3/08 FOUND DOG 1162 S. Dora St. of the maximum amount of the bid. The Publication Dates: 1) July 27, 2008 2) Au- velopment. gust 3, 2008. BLACK & tan med. check or bid bond shall be given as a guaran- size fe on approx. ADMINISTRATIVE tee that the bidder to whom the contract is 537-08 Bidders shall provide a detailed construction 10 NOTICES 10 NOTICES 7/18 near Montgom- ASSISTANT awarded shall execute the contract docu- 7-27/08 schedule, estimated completion date and Found: Plain black to the needs of the ery Woods. Call to ID (Salary range: ments and shall provide the required payment demonstrate the need and commitment to wallet w/snap, found football teams. ACC 964-2718. $12 to $15hr DOE) and performance bonds and insurance certifi- NOTICE OF UKIAH ZONING ADMINISTRA- hire at least seven (7) qualified Tribal carpen- in vicinity of Wal-Mart A Mendocino Co. non cates as specified therein within ten (10) days in June. Call to identi- $20 per player or profit is looking for a TOR PUBLIC HEARING ters with preference given to existing RVIHA after the notification of the award of the con- fy name. 468-5044 $60 per team of P/T (20 hrs per wk) tract. Construction Crew members. four - families Admin. Assist The 4. The successful bidder shall comply with the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning ideal candidate is a The Bid Package consisting of Contract encouraged! provisions of the Labor Code pertaining to Administrator of the City of Ukiah, California, self starter with basic payment of the generally prevailing rate of Documents, Specifications Booklet and a HOPLAND I was found on North accounting skills. will conduct a public hearing and consider For more information wages and to apprenticeship or other training Plan Booklet may be obtained from the office State St. in the mid- Grant writing & grant acting on Inglenook Partners Minor Site De- BEARS or to sign-up, please programs. The Governing Board has ob- of the RVIHA at 115-B Concow Blvd., Covelo, dle of the night. I admin. exp. is helpful call Rick at 707-291- tained, from the Director of the Department of velopment Permit application 08-27 filed by CA 95428. Requests for the Bid Package SIGNUPS was brought to the but not req. The can- 9457 or email us at Industrial Relations, the general prevailing Bob Axt, Architect and John Mayfield, Owner must be accompanied by a check or money for football & Ukiah Shelter by the didate must be com- hoplandbears@ sherif on 7/22. It was rate of per diem wages in the locality in which cheerleading. puter proficient with to construct a 960 square foot addition to an order in the amount of $100 per set (non-re- comcast.net exciting to ride in a the work is to be performed for each craft, Boys and girls MS Office & Quick existing light manufacturing/office building lo- fundable) made payable to the RVIHA. ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ police car, but now I classifications or type of worker needed to ex- ages 7 through Books & ability to cated at 740 South State Street, Ukiah (APN Dont miss the would rather the ex- ecute the contract, including employer pay- 15. 2nd through type 50 wpm This If requested, the Bid Package will be mailed delicious tri-tip citement end and I go ments for health and welfare, pension, vaca- 003-031-71). The project has been deter- 8th grade. position req. working sandwiches, drinks back home. I am a tion, apprenticeship and similar purposes. mined to be categorically exempt from the re- (USPS Priority Mail) upon receipt of funds in For more w/confidential finan- and homemade medium sized-male, Copies of these prevailing rates are on file at quirements of the California Environmental the amount of $135 per set (non-refundable). information cial documents. desserts for sale. red and white dog the MCOE office and shall be made available Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301, Class The additional cost will cover postage and contact Rick with leather collar. Fax or email resumes to any interested party upon request and are ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ 1. The Zoning Administrator will conduct the handling and checks or money orders are to 707-291-9457 or Am I yours? Please to: [email protected] or also available online at be made payable to the RVIHA. 707-272-3971 Check out our come to 298 Plant Rd fax to Don 467-5901. http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. It shall be man- public hearing at on Thursday, August 7, hoplandbears@ SILENT AUCTION or call Sage 467- featuring Adult Foster Care datory upon the contractor to whom the con- 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at This bid is not restricted to Indian-owned comcast.net 6453 tract is awarded, and upon any Subcontractor VALUABLE CA Mentor seeks the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Ave- firms or enterprises only, however, Indian- under the contractor, to pay not less than the SPORTS LOST DOGGIE caring people with a nue, Ukiah, California. The Zoning Adminis- owned firms or enterprises will be give prefer- spare bedroom in specified rates to all workers employed by ●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍● MEMORABILIA LARGE REWARD them in the execution of the contract. It is the trator welcomes public participation on this ence in the award of this Contract Come out to have Teacup Poodle/ their home to provide contractor's responsibility to determine any matter. All interested persons may attend and BOCCE a great time and help Maltese, very small. care for an adult with rate change which may have or will occur dur- participate in the public hearing. Information The RVIHA reserves the right to reject any Tournament a good cause! Black, straight fluffy a developmental dis- ing the intervening period between each issu- regarding the Inglenook Partners Project may and all bids. hair. Lost vic. of log- ability. Training and Hopland Bears ging Rd. and Eel support provided. ance of written rates by the Director of Indus- be obtained by contacting the Planning and Interested in Youth Football Playing Football or River Bridge Ptr. Vly. Work from your own trial Relations. Community Development Department Staff at Contractors will be required to furnish bid, 5. The schedule of per diem wages is based 1st Annual Cheerleading? Sat. 7/19. Answers to home while earning a performance and payment bonds. $1,200-$3,000 tax- upon a working day of eight hours. The rate 463-6203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. Bocce Tournament Twinkle. 489-0022 free monthly stipend. for holiday and overtime work shall be at least and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sun. Aug. 17th Clean out your Any questions regarding this Invitation for Please contact Aron time and one half. 10am to ?? 4 Lines home and clean Bids shall be submitted in writing and deliv- up with extra cash At 442-4500 ex 10 6. The substitution of appropriate securities in S/Charley Stump, Director of Planning and Brutocao School x 4 Days when you advertise ered or faxed by August 6, 2008 to: Rod Wil- lieu of retention amounts from progress pay- Community Development. PUBLISH: July 27, House Plaza $ 09 your garage sale CAREGIVER, Tues., ments in accordance with Public Contract burn, Round Valley Indian Housing Authority, 1188 Thrs., wkends., Lt. 2008 Code Section 22300 is permitted. Perform- Covelo, CA 95428, (707) 983-6188 x. 23, All tournament hsekeeping & cook. 468-3500 ance and payment bonds will be required of (707) 983-8069 (fax). proceeds go directly www.ukiahdailyjournal.com Exp., refs. 489-6444 B-6- SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
HELP HELP 120 WANTED 120 WANTED Aide for after-school program for young adults with disabili- ties, 3-4 days/wk, 3- 7PM, Dinner includ- FIRE DIVISION ed, $9.00/hr. Resume CHIEF: $5957-7253/mo, plus Open Homes and cover letter to In- benefits. Complete dependence Plus, OPEN HOUSE, Sun., July 27th, 12:00 - 2:00pm OPEN HOUSE, Sun., July 27th, 12:00 - 2:00pm 301 S. State St., job description/appli- Ukiah 463-8725 EOE cation avail. at 178 Low Gap Road 1280 South Dora Street OPEN HOUSE City of Ukiah Directions: Take North State Street to Low Gap go West to Property. Directions: South State Street to Washington, left to property. 300 Seminary Ave. AY Sun., July 27th, 1:00 - 4:00pm Ukiah,CA or COSTS! NER WILL P www.cityofukiah.com OW OSING CL 2718 Deer Road, Willits Come Join Apply by: 8/25/08. 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Perfect Start! $349,000 888 North State St. daily management Ukiah, CA 95482 707-272-0081 of all accounting 462-5400 169 Mason St. Suite 300, Ukiah 114 South School Street-Ukiah, CA functions & staff. Front Office /Prop- 489-2191 Requires B.S. in erty Management Business Administra- Computer proficient, OPEN HOUSE, Sun., July 27th, 11am - 1pm tion, 5+ yrs. exp. self directed. Send Healthcare exp. resume to Jack Cox 1350 Laurel Ave., Ukiah & Associates P.O. On The Market preferred. Excellent Directions: S. State St., west on Wabash to Laurel. comp/bfts pkg. Send Box 1389, Ukiah CA Your Source for resume w/cover 95482 Real Estate Hostess: Glenys Simmons letter to: Email: G&W Storage Man- Come see this tastefully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath, [email protected] ager. 3-4 dys. Book- Featured each week in Fax: (707) 468-0793 keeping skills. 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Administrator S. DORA background, phys & (Adult System of TB before hire, valid Care Coordinator). S TALMAGE RD. CDL, clean DMV. For further info go Specify Job# on cov- to: www.mss.ca.gov MAP NOT TO SCALE er ltr or resume & to: “Career Opportu- send to: HR P.O. Box nities” OR call the 422 Ukiah, CA 95482 Jobline: (707) 467- or fax: (707)462- 5866. Closes 1-888-750-4USA 6994. Facility# 8/01/08. River Walk - Ukiah a Nose for 707-485-5759 You’ve found River Walk, a new neighborhood in Northern Ukiah. 236801918/2368030 Termite Control 15. Close date: Locally Owned License #OPR9138 Consisting of 15 new homes and minutes to the nearby Russian Real Estate STATE •Inspections River and Lake Mendocino. These homes are sited on large level 7/30/08. No calls Preschool Teacher •Structual Repairs By Gerald Boesel From Covelo to Gualala the Most Trusted Name lots. Choose from different plans, both single and two-story with please. EOE. $13.86-$17.68/hr •New Construction P.O. Box 389 Calpella, CA 95418 in the Termite Business! architectural detail smart floor plans with 3-car garage. Starting at PV Realty Inc. •Remodels Call for appointment $519,500. Open Friday thru Monday 1pm - 5pm. Farmer’s Insurance STATE Preschool General Contractor, Lic #752409 743.1010 •Foundations Structural Pest Control, Lic #OPR9000 485-7829 There has never Teacher Assit For more information please call 707-462-2825. been a better time to TEACHER ASST. Consider a career as $10.56-$13.48/hr Carol Myer, Agent This space is an Insurance & PT - 4 hrs/day, 5 CPCU, CLU, ChFC Lic. ODO5161 Financial Services dys/wk, 10 mos. yr. available Agent. Keep your One position to be State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. (707) 462-6701 Office Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois Call 468-3513 present job while filled at either level 400 E. Gobbi St., Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 481-6622 Cell Karen training, explore the Off: 707-462-4936 (707) 462-6703 Fax Clark-Gulyas depending upon Fax: 707-462-7158 For more Info Mortgage Loan opportunity! Email qualifications. [email protected] Specialist/Agent your resume to: Mendocino farmersinsurance County Office of This space is This space is This space is This space is [email protected] Education available PHARMACY TECH- www.mcoe. available available available NICIAN PT/FT Willits us/d/hr/jobs Call 468-3513 Call 468-3513 Call 468-3513 Call 468-3513 Pharmacy 90 S. Main call 467-5012 or St Willits 95490 email [email protected] For more Info For more Info For more Info For more Info 707-459-6877 DEADLINE: 8/5/08 The Ukiah The most reach in this Mendocino County’s L o c a l N e w s p a p e r DAILY JOURNAL community! ukiahdailyjournal.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 -B-7
HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Ukiah residential Reception/Admin VALLEY VIEW Animal Control Linde Gas Seeks FT MAKE A NCO Head Start - SAVINGS BANK The Savings Bank of childrens facility Asst for local youth is looking for Officer - OR Exp Tractor & Trailer DIFFERENCE IN Ukiah. Aide for HS Mendocino County OF MENDOCINO Mendocino County is looking for caring, agency in Ukiah. 20- Animal Control Tech. We offer THE LIFE OF A Ctr. Sp/Eng Bilin- Health & Human COUNTY is seeking appli- responsible individu- CNA’s Officer Comptv hourly wage Services Agency. 25 hrs/wk @ $10.82- CHILD! JOIN THE gual pref. $8.17/hr. has multiple full-time cants for a full-time als to join our team. 12.17/hr DOE + ben- in Training Full Bnfts 510-233- Currently recruiting days & p.m. shifts TRINITY TEAM! Asst/Assoiate Tchr Customer Service Human Resources Some exp. pref. but efits. Job Valid CA Driver’s Lic, 8913 Ext 114 @ 731 l-ll - Must have 6 for: avail. great work Trinity Youth Representative Clerk. General not nec.. Will provide descript/app: HS grad, or GED and W. Cutting Bl Rich- Services-Ukiah Core CDV units. As- Staff Services environment, com- positions available duties include re- on the job trainng. www.mcyp.org/ca- ACO: one yr related mond A social service soc. l-ll. Must have Administrator Starting sal. $12.12 petitive wages & exp; successful com- at our valley branch- cords management reers.html or call Linkages Social agency serving 12 core CDV units & Administration Divi- hr. 403B, great bene- benefits. Hire-on pletion of PC832 es. Cash handling in payroll, time & 463-4915. Closes Work/Care Manag- abused & neglected 6 mos. ECE exp. Bi- sion. For further info fits, & vac. pkg. Fax bonus. 462-1436. Training & Basic attendance, data 8/15/08 EOE er, for non-profit youth in a Residen- lingual helpful. go to: www.mss.ca.gov and customer serv- resume 707-463-6957 State Humane Acad- agency helping eld- tial Treatment Cam- $8.93-$11.45/hr to: “Career Opportu- ice exp. req. Bank entry, insurance & emy, $2,623.- erly & disabled adults pus is looking for DOQ + bene. Must nities” OR call the exp. preferred, but other department $3,104/Mo. ACOIT: avoid nursing homes. CHILD CARE submit NCO app: Jobline: (707) 467- will train. Must pass production systems. PC 832 & Basic State MSW or BSW pref. WORKERS. 800-606-5550x302 5866. Closes 8/01/08. Teller Test. Strong exp. with Human Academy ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Part time, exc. ben. CCW is responsible or www.ncoinc.org. payroll, time & at- within twelve-mo pro- Apply in person at Resume, cover letter for the daily care & Closes 8/1 @ 5 PM tendance, & report bationary period, P/T Security Guard 200 N. School St., to Community Care, supervision of cli- (postmark not ac- $2,269.-$2,758/Mo. & Events Staff Pay Ukiah, CA by Thurs- writing preferable. 301 S. State St., ents & living condi- cepted). EOE Apply by 08/04/08 DOE. Reliable trans. day, July 31, ‘08 at Previous HR exp. Ukiah CA 95482 tions. Swing & to: HR Dept, 579 Low req’d. 463-1733 4pm AA/EOE m/f/v/d. desirable. Must be 707-468-9347 Night shifts availa- NCO/RCCC-Ukiah Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA detail oriented & communitycare707.com ble. Starting at Admin Assist ll - People to work with 95482, (707) 463- SERVERS have the ability to $9.40/hr. On-call AA/two yrs exp pref, developmentally 4261 w/TDD (800) TLC Child & Apply at Crushed multi-task on daily $9/hr. Must be 21 & comp exp. Bilin- disabled adults 1 on 735-2929. www.co. Family Services Grape, 13500 Hwy yrs old. Excellent gual pref. 20 hrs/wk, 1 in their own home. basis in a highly mendocino.ca.us/hr seeks 2 additional benefits, including $12.71/hr & bene. All shifts avail. 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Tony Tam 350 E. Gobbi St. 707-467-3687 Ukiah • 462-6514 Selzer Realty HOME BUYERS CHECKLIST Here are some grooming hints to help you prepare your home for prospective buyers. Outside Your Home inspect trees and remove any dead branches. Fencing should be in • Doors • Walls • A New Coat of Paint... good shape. Replace missing slats and repaint if necessary. • Floors • Carpets can work wonders for a weather-worn facade. Also check and update • Light Fixtures • Switch plates where needed...shutters, gutters, wrought iron work, front stoop. • The Garage and Driveway... • Plumbing • Appliances (those that will be sold with the home) Inspect roof and repair shingles if needed. can look unsightly with grease spots and clutter. After tidying up where needed, see that garage doors open easily. Clutter alert - Give your home a more spacious look by cleaning out • The First Thing They See... cluttered areas: is the front entry. Check woodwork and door for wear, peeling paint, • Patios and Pools... • Closets • Kitchen Cabinets blistering. See that doorbell is working. Polish brass and replace and increase the value of your home...but can detract From the beauty if • Bookcases and Shelves (built-in) unsightly mailbox. Check flooring and replace tiles or recarpet if not maintained Well. Repair outdoor furniture if needed. Hose and • Attic • Basement necessary. clean pool. Store chemicals out of sight. • Garage Inside Your Home All areas of your home should have a ‘just cleaned’ look: • The Lawn and Landscape... Check the following for wear and tear; replace, repair or repaint to • Kitchen • Bathrooms should be Well groomed and healthy looking. Hire landscapers or restore: • Bedrooms • Den or Rec Room spend time grooming the lawn, shrubbery, garden areas. Also • Windows and Screens B-8- SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
SERVICES APARTMENTS HOMES WANTED TO MISC. GARAGE REAL ESTATE 200 OFFERED 300 UNFURNISHED 320 DUPLEXES 330 FOR RENT 380 SHARE RENT 480 FOR SALE 510 LIVESTOCK 590 SALES 710 WANTED 770 REAL ESTATE Dump Runs $925per mo Lg. 2BR, Spacious & clean . Great view Willits Mature person to FREE PAINT RABBITS, male & HUGE moving sale LOOKING for hunt- OPEN & yard work. Rea- 1.5BA Marlene St. 3/2 near deli & video $1400/mo. 3bd2 ba. share rent & util. R.V. Recycled latex, 5 gal. female. CA, with pa- Starting Sat until ?? ing lease for deer, sonable Rates! 272- TH. A/C.Pool, Yard. store. Brktrails. Gar. W/D, deck & more! n/s/d 485-5689 leave buckets, white, tan, pers. Doe w/o pa- 9900 Laughlin Way pigs, turkey, quail. HOUSE 7077 or 972-9298 217-2764, 462-1546 $1250/mo. $1500 N/S 486-7193 msg. if no answer brown, gray. Tues- pers. Cages, etc. RV Antqs, tools, etc Prefer large acreage. 24085 Lilac Rd. dep. N/P. Gd ref., days only, 8am to $150. 456-0703 Willing to pay $$$. Brooktrails, Willits LANDSCAPING Lease 3bd2ba. New Room & Board. All Sat. & Sun. 8-5. No 1BD, 1BA $550 + credit. Much more. 2pm, 298 Plant Rd., Call 489-5664 Cute 2bd1ba house, Monthly maint., dump kit., hwd flrs, lg fen bk util pd. Female pref. earlies. 1395 Elm St. $1000 SD Apply @ 513-6033, 459-1287 Ukiah (behind animal GARAGE secluded. Beautiful runs, reasonable yd. Garden areas. n/d/d/s $650/mo. Rm Nr. Vinewood Park. LOTS & Jack Cox & Assoc. shelter). 590 SALES landscaping rates. 468-9159 1st, last & sec. dep. only $550. Avail 8-1. Microwv, juicers, etc 760 ACREAGE 455 E. Gobbi St. HOMES 2 Family Sale $1500. 707-972-7662 1st last $100 sec. Hot Tub 2008 Many 160+ Acres East of Sunday 462-6060 330 FOR RENT Bunk Beds Sat. & Sun. 9-? BUSINESSES dep. 462-6702 jets. Therapy seats Willits. Featuring 1bd cottage Dwntwn Older 1.5 bdrm dou- Single Bed Little bit of everything Aug., 3 12-3 215 FOR SALE Warranty. Never great views, southern 1bd. Luxury town- Ukiah. N/S/P 1st, ble-wide in beautiful NEW & USED Dresser 1606 S. Dora St. OPERATING used. Worth $5000 exposure, spring wa- house. W/D. Cent. last, & dep. $775/mo cntry set. 20 min to 400 EQUIPMENT Buffet Yard Sale - clths. din- LAUNDROMAT Sell $1895. 766-8622 ter, creek frontage, AC, Gar. $810/mo. + 463-8328 Wlts, 30 min to 1997 17’ Econo Line Book Shelf ing set, home decor, 2205 S. State, Ukiah PARROT CAGE only 30 minutes from dep. 468-5426 Ukiah. Propane/wood Flat bed. Trlr. 6T tilt Clothing lots more. 110 391-9845, 462-7351 3’x5’ D.U. Decanters Willits. Owner Fi- 2BD, 2BA Tile ktchn, stove heat, new bed. Need minor re- Dishes Thompson Ave. 1st mo. 1/2 off! $50 ea. PIONEER nancing Possible BUSINESS stove, frige, lndry rm. bthrm, new carpet. pair. $3000. 463-1556 Lots More! Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2 2 BD, DW/Garage + Stereo $400 485- $285,000. Call 459- 250 RENTALS Lg fenced yd. No 1st & Sec dep. Sat & Sun 8-4p Pool Alderwood MUSICAL 0692 after 3pm REC VEH 4961 Free month rent 171 dogs. Ukiah $1250/ $775/mo. No s/d/d. 2850 Boonville Rd. Apartments 1450 S. INSTRUMENTS Potter Valley hay for 610 CAMPING Brush commercial or mo + dep 489-2934 Prefer long-term 410 State St $885- green renter rental- 3 pc. ent. ctr. Like sale. 3 twined bales, 3-family sale Sat & 2002 25’ Nomad 5th REAL ESTATE light industrial, ample 2bd1ba w/optional 770 $925mo. 463-2325 [email protected] or new. Cherry wood. $10 ea. Contact Julie Sun 8-1. 175 Thomp- whl. 2 pop outs. Very pkng, xlnt loc. ofc. or 3rd bd. Close * 20 ACRE RANCH- 272-4654. Hooker.90”W80”H24 @ 743-1776 son St. (btwn W. Clay clean. Master bdrm. Water/sewer chg 2 APARTMENTS to schls & shopping. ES * Near Booming D. Fits 37” TV. Org. & W. Perkins St.) $13,900. 459-3520 $25/mo. AVAIL Now. N/P, $1285mo. Same for Open House Sun. PETS & El Paso Texas. $3600, asking $1800/ 7-18 thru 7-27 9-5 Unit B-1800 sq ft Credit report & score dep. 272-5306 7/27 11-1. 500 SUPPLIES CARS Roads Surveyed. bo. Glass top coffee 725 Boonville Rd. 12x14 a/c office, RR, a must. 485-0841 WESTSIDE CUTIE! 680 FOR SALE $14,900, $200 Down, tble. 60x30, textured Craft sup, D/W, bks, 6’ wide entry door. 3bd2ba. Lg. Clean $825. 1+ bdrm. Sml. $$CASH FOR YOUR $145/mo. Money Quiet. W/side. Ukiah metal base. $200/bo. tbl set. Tprwre Lease @ $1000/mo. 2BD 146 Gibson 4 house w/backyard, USED CARS $$$ For Back Guarantee. Unit E-1875 sq ft. a/c N/S/P. $1575 + W/D, N/S/P. Avl. 8/1 462-9007 Free Maps & Pictures plex/lower unit. Deerwood your old used cars! office & a/c display Avail July $775 dep.209-482-3983 410 S. Barnes St. Estate Sale. 800-343-9444 No area. 12’ roll up door FREE pick up in Credit Checks!! 468-5863 4bd2ba Ukiah. 707-895-2487 440 FURNITURE I am a little dog ( just HUGE Read All front & rear ent. 15 pounds) who lost Best offer on Ukiah area! Lost title $1700/mo Sml 1 bdrm cottage, NICE FURNITURE I’m still doing Lease @ $950/mo 2bdrm. 1 ba. apt. his way in Willits on everything. 2040 ok. Steel drop boxes mortgage loans, About It! SHOWING JULY 29 close to schools & FOR SALE Couch & Call owner 468-5176 Pool, carport, HWY 101. I am Wildwood Rd. 8/2 8-1 for scrap metal also purchasing & refin. (650)438-3534 shopping. $730 mo. Love Seat $300, 4 The Ukiah or 972-3864. $850 + dep. brown with wire- available upon re- Rates below 6% Priv. entr. 272-5306 Oak Bar stools $25 FREE GARAGE DAILY JOURNAL NS NP 468-5426 Beautiful newer 4bd, haired type of fur. Larry Wright ea. Coffee & end ta- SALE SIGNS. quest, call 707-546- LEE KRAEMER Golden Bear Mortgage Your 3ba. Near Lake Men- UKIAH 4bd, 2ba bles $100, Dinette Now I am off the 7553!!!! Local Real Estate Broker Deluxe 3bd 1 ba. Realty World Selzer 707-239-8080 Daily Newspaper! do. N/S N/P. Avail $1700/mo. Set, seats 8 $250, highway and safe in Hdwd./tile flrs. Realty. 350 E. Gobbi mid Aug. $2100 mo. 2bd, 1 1/2ba Clarinet & Saxo- the Ukiah shelter. GOBBI STREET downstairs. $1000/ + sec. dep. 849-3305 $1090/mo. NP. phone 485-1523 Can you help me find OFFICE SPACE mo. Pool, lndry, car- Blue Lakes 2bd, (707)508-8773 my way home? 600+/- sq. ft. w/pkg. port.463-2134 1.5ba, newly remod, ROOMS Come to the shelter Deep Valley Security 460 APPLIANCES at 298 Plant Rd or Lg. 2bd1ba. New no pets. $1,050/mo 350 FOR RENT BRAND NEW! call Sage A division of Vogt’s Communication Services carpet & paint. N/S/P. (925) 787-6739 Room in w/side home USED BUILD TO SUIT 467-6453 Wtr/gar/sew pd. $825 APPLIANCES Office or Medical Charming 3bd/1ba Kit priv. w/d, a/c, util COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Will divide + sec. 462-5159 n/p/s/d no sec 8. & FURNITURE. Hopland $1200/mo + ELECTRONIC Guaranteed. 485-1216 Wanted: Male Gold- PROTECTION • Service & Installation 1974+- sq. ft. w/pkg. $1200 dep cr ck, $475 272-0081 Modern 2br wtr/gbe pd en Retriever, to sire BY • Surveillance Camera 707-262-1967. WANTED TO DOWNTOWN AC laundry carport single litter. AKC, • Access Control & Silent Alarm 380 SHARE RENT MISC. DEEP OFFICE RETAIL walk to town. Mason Clean 2bd. 1ba in FOR SALE OFA good-excellent • 24-Hour Alarm Monitoring St. $850mo. 433-4040 $475/mo + dep. bd. 480 VALLEY Hi-traffic Location town Wlts. Lg. yd. Avl pref’d. 485-8355 • UL & CSFM Listed Equipment 09-01. $1200\mo + in quiet home. Util. SECURITY 2500+- sq. ft. w/pkg. PARK PLACE $$CASH$$ dep. 707-472-7185 incl.N/S pets, drugs. (707) 462-5200 • Burglar & Fire Alarms 1 bd. $800. 2 bd. Immediate Cash for 621-0556, 468-5556 Structured Settlements, LIVESTOCK • Cellular $910. T.H. $1050. Clean 2bd1.5ba. 510 Security Pro OFFICE SPACES Annuities, Lawsuits, • Medical Alert Pool, Garg. 462-5009 Ukiah AC, huge yd. $550/mo for 1 br, State Alarm 2nd Floor, State St. Inheritances, Mortgage, Jersey X 6 mo. Authorized Dealer Frplc, W/D $1115/mo share home Notes & Cash Flows Lic.#AC03195 • Senior Discounts Elevator/pkg. pretty & nice heifer, Spacious 2bd. Pool. Pet $25. 462-7898 w/2 others, utilities J.G. Wentworth #1 Contractor’s H20, trash pd. $850. separate (approx 1-800-794-7310 $900 to good home LIC.#638502 960 N. State St., Ukiah MED. OFFICE or Also 1bd. $725. Ht. CLOSE TO TOWN $90/mo., or less). only. 485-7637 RETAIL AC Pd. N/P. 462-6075 on 3 ac. 3bd/2ba w/ Must be responsible Duncan Phyfe dining South Orchard Se habla espanol. view, recently remod, (pay bills ON TIME) 1-800-862-5200 462-5200 3400+/- sq. ft. w/pkng 2 car gar, cent. ht & set & buffet. Oblong. Oat Hay! & neat. No dogs or 5 chairs. $500. air, N/S $1850/mo. 3 Wire Bales www.deepvalleysecurity24.com 468-8951 320 DUPLEXES cats. 1st/last/$100 Free commercail $1850 sec. dep. avail security deposit = 621-3897 3bd/1.5bth Ukiah stove. 463-8896 8/15 489-0261 $1200. 972-4282 tnhse w/ fireplace, Mountanos Properties Commercial Rentals w/d hkup, garage, 707-462-1840 x 195 $1200/mo $1600dep 707/433-6688 FEATURED PROPERTIES Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property 740 Canyon Court 3331 Zaina Lane, Ukiah 164 Washington Avenue, Ukiah
Just Listed Featured Property SELZER REALTY 350 E. Gobbi St. Ukiah Offered By: John Bogner and Gary Nix 468-0411 Offered By: Pat Williams Custom single story home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bath- Drastic Price Reduction! Three bedroom 2 bath remodeled home, rooms The dramatic windows add natural lighting and approx. 1600 square feet, on almost one acre in the western foothills of breathtaking views Large living room with formal dining APARTMENTS Ukiah. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood and tiled floors, fireplace, central heat area and custom recessed lighting Separate family room Offered By: John Bogner and Gary Nix & air, 2 car garage and beautiful landscaped side yard with view of the with vineyard views and a cozy wood stove Open kitchen Two separate homes plus surplus land zoned R-3 in 104 S. Oak St. – Roomy studio apartment located in a Ukiah. Large lot approximately 20,000 sq. ft. Close to vintage building in the heart of downtown Ukiah. $525/mo. valley. Reduced to $380,000. Owner will include lot in Brooktrails at with a breakfast bar and updated stainless steel appli- no cost to buyer. ances Enjoy the evenings and BBQ‚s on the wrap around shopping, transportation and schools. Great Development opportunity. $395,000 6620 Elledge Ranch Rd. – Lovely 1 bd., 1 ba. upstairs deck $559,750 flat in a country setting off Hwy. 20, featuring hardwood & 101 S. School Ukiah, tile floors, stove, refrigerator & balcony w/ views of the mountains. $750/mo. (707) 462-6701 Selzer Realty • 462- PEAR Selzer Realty • 462- PEAR TOWNHOMES/CONDOS/DUPLEXESTOWNHOUSES/CONDOS/DUPLEXES 1700 Sanford Ranch Rd. – Cozy 1 bd., 1 ba. duplex w/ Featured Property Featured Property Featured Property laminate floors, garage, yard, and vineyard views. $675/mo. 941 Dominican Way, Ukiah 3080 Redemeyer Road, Ukiah 69 Hillside Drive, Willits Directions: Watson Road to Knob Hill to sign. 1735 Elm Ln. – Newly renovated 2 bd., 1.5 ba. townhouse in Willits, equipped w/ new carpet, linoleum, interior paint & includes stove, refrigerator, a/c, carport & patio. MOVE- IN SPECIAL: $99 for 1st month’s rent plus deposit! $700/mo. Featured Property 120 Oak Manor Ct. #1 – 2 bd., 1 ba. duplex w/ garage & yard; located close to park, school & shopping. $895/mo. 280 San Jacinta Dr. #K - 2 bd., 1.5 ba. condo located in a park-like hillside setting; adult-only community w/pool & laundry facilities, carport & more. $1000/mo.
760 Sidnie Ct. – Recently renovated 3 bd., 1.5 ba. Offered By: Sharon Thomas condo, featuring new carpet, laminate & tile floors, interior Offered By: John Bogner and Gary Nix Beautiful landscaped 1/4 acre lot with spacious 1800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, Offered By: Bob Trimmer paint, central heat & air, yard, garage & more! $1050/mo. Beautiful 3bd 2.5ba home located on the 17th fairway of 2 bath home. Great back yard with pool, hot tub, gazebo and deck. Lots • Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Ukiah‚s golf course. Large family/game room with direct of upgrades and features including tile floors, granite counters, central • Two Stories 330 Chablis Dr. – 2bd., 1.5 ba. duplex equipped w/ stove, access to the sparkling pool. Immaculate landscaping. heat and air, cozy fireplace and 2 car garage. Quiet end of street loca- • Parking/Garage: 3 Bright sunny kitchen with adjoining dining area. $499,500 tion a real must see! $415,000 • Bedrooms: 5 refrigerator, dishwasher, a/c, garage & yard. $1100/mo. • Baths: 3 • Square Feet: 3700+/- 905 Waugh Ln. - Luxury 3 bd., 3 ba. condo fully equipped • School District: Willits with all amenities, plus garage & small yard. $1250/mo. Selzer Realty • 462- PEAR Selzer Realty • 467-3632 • $585,000 707-459-4961 HOUSES HOUSES 164 Washington Ave. - Cozy 1bd., 1 ba. home w/ stove, refrigerator, a/c, off-street parking & small yard; conveniently located close to shops & restaurants. $50 GAS CARD DRAWING! $675/mo.
159 Pine St. – 1 bd., 1 ba. home on corner lot in central Willits, equipped w/ hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator & OPEN HOUSE large fenced yard. $700/mo. 518 Railroad Ave. – 3 bd., 2 ba. home w/ a small yard and carport; conveniently located in downtown Willits. Sunday, July 27th • 12pm-4pm $900/mo. 587 Stella Dr. – 2 bd., 1 ba. home w/ garage & large yard in a convenient central location, within walking distance to EVERY HOUSE HAS restaurants & shopping. $1150/mo. 2019 Glenrob Rd. – 2 bd., 1 ba. home w/ various AIR CONDITIONING! renovations, including new carpet, linoleum, paint, stove, kitchen countertops & large back yard. $1200/mo. 1948 Tulip Ln. - Single story 3 bd., 2 ba. home located in a cul-de-sac in Brooktrails & includes a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, w/d, yard & 2-car garage w/ opener. $1200/mo.
1370 S. State St. – 2+ bd., 2 ba. home featuring hardwood floors, high ceilings, new interior paint, yard & garage. $1250/mo. 24019 Azalea St. – 3 bd., 2 ba. two-story home situated in Brooktrails on a large corner lot, featuring vaulted ceilings, 6 12 Brand New Homes in Ukiah central heat, woodstove, refrigerator, oven, cook top, microwave, washer & dryer. $1350/mo. • 2 BEDS/2+1/2 BATHS...$249,000 1050 Crystal Bay Ct. – Large 4 bd., 2.5 ba. two-story home w/oak cabinets, tile counters & floors situated near schools & shopping w/mature landscaping. $1500/mo. • 3 BEDS/2 BATHS...... $289,000 - $299,000 COMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL • 4 BEDS/2+1/2 BATHS...$339,000 - $349,000 275 Cherry St. #A – 1,525 sq. ft. warehouse space w/office. $650/mo. • Craftsman-style single family homes 304 E. Gobbi St. #D – Large 1600 sq. ft. warehouse • Slab granite kitchens; upgrades included space. $1600/mo. • Front & backyard landscaping; AC WE HAVE MANY • Attached, finished garages; No HOA RENTALS AVAILABLE, Amazing Values! Come visit today! INCLUDING COMMERCIAL KATHARINE BREITHAUPT & STORAGE UNITS! Directions: North State Street to Low Gap Road, (Bright-hop) FOR MORE INFO. CALL 468-0411 past Bush Street, look for subdivision signs. Find us on the web: 707/888-9185 www.realtyworldselzer.com www.1000CottageLane.com www.brighthop.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 -B-9 SSERVICEERVICE DDIRECTORYIRECTORY WE DO IT ALL LANDSCAPING HOME REPAIRS PAINTING HANDYMAN CREEKSIDE Residential Escobar Services All types of home repair LANDSCAPE Commercial including termite damage, License #624806 C27 Antonio Alvarez Jr bathrooms, windows, doors, Owner 40 years experience RESIDENTIAL Phone: plumbing, electrical, taping, Fast, friendly service painting, tile work, flooring, COMMERCIAL (707) 972-8633 Free estimates Complete Landscape Installation fencing, decks and roofs. • Concrete & Masonry • Retaining Walls Carpentry - Painting - Plumbing Senior discounts Work Guaranteed • Irrigation & Drip Sprinklers Electrical Work - Tile Work • Drainage Systems • Consulting & Design Cement Work - Landscape JOHNSON • Bobcat Grading • Tractor Service Installation & Design CONSTRUCTION Excavating & Deer Fencing Joe Morales Residential • Commercial #460812 (707) 485-0810 Days 489-8441 (707) 744-1912 Free Estimates or (707) 367-4098 (707) 318-4480 cell Lic # 6178 • Insured Eves. 485-0731 Non-licensed contractor
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Automatic Automatic Automatic MSRP...... $27,281 Toyota Rebate ...... $1,500 LEASE FOR ONLY LEASE FOR ONLY Thurston Discount...... $2,782 $ 00 per month $ 00 per month NET COST TO YOU 189 plus tax 249 plus tax $ 36 month closed end lease, 12K miles per year, $2999 due at lease inception which 36 month closed end lease, 12K miles per year, $2999 due at lease inception which includes 0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for any excess miles @ $.15 per mile. includes 0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for any excess miles @ $.15 per mile. 22,999
NEW 2008 CHEVY AVEO NEW 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO NEW 2008 Chevy Avalanche 1 at this price 2 at this 4X4 WT REG CAB 1 at this LT 2WD mpg/hwy 36 #195949 price OVER price #579679 & $8,000 #164848 599204 Off MSRP 20” Wheels, Remote Start, Power Sunroof, Rear Parking Assist
MSRP...... $10,945 MSRP...... $30,280 MSRP...... $37,410 GM Rebate...... $500 Thurston Discount...... $8,285 Factory Rebate ...... $5,000 Thurston Discount...... $1,450 Thurston Disc...... $3,415 Net Price Net Price Net Price $8,995 $21,995 $28,995 USED CAR CLEARANCE ZONE
07 Dodge 06 Ford Escape 07 Dodge Grand 04 Chevrolet 07 Chevrolet
5262P Dakota 5316P Limited 5330P Caravan 5366P Avalanche 5338P Silverado
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5352P Suburban 5438P RL 5377P MDX 5396P H3 338173AF250 Crew
WAS $27,995 WAS $41,995 WAS $29,995 WAS $32,995 WAS $38,995 NOW $19,995 NOW $35,995 NOW $21,995 NOW $23,995 NOW $27,995 06 Lexus 08 Jeep Grand 07 Ford 07 Toyota 07 Honda 5341P Cherokee 328264A GX470 5421P Taurus 5402P Corolla 42854A Civic
WAS $42,995 WAS $27,995 WAS $12,995 WAS $17,995 WAS $20,995 NOW $33,995 NOW $19,995 NOW $7,995 NOW $14,995 NOW $15,995
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