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USDA allocates MARCH MADNESS $2.5 million By BEN BROWN director said that her office The Daily Journal had already received more On March 15, the USDA than 150 applications for aid Farm Services Agency and was requesting at least announced that it was allocat- $700,000 for repairs. ing $2.5 million in Emergency Although the money is Conservation Funds to repair mostly divided up already, flood damage to commercial Plumb said the FSA would farms in five California coun- institute a 30-day sign-up ties. State FSA conservation period so that the maximum specialist Larry Plumb said a amount of people could apply preliminary division of that and give the clearest picture money should be complete by of the damage in each county. Monday . “We want to make sure “We have to be careful,” everyone has had a chance to Plumb said. “We’re not going sign up,” Plumb said. to get any more money.” The sign-up period will Plumb said the FSA plans allow the final division of to make allocate the money funds to be fine-tuned, Plumb based on what local FSA said. No date has been set for offices request and a review the start of the sign-up period. of the applications filed in Joleen Logan, FSA pro- each county. gram technician said that most Plumb said this will make of the people who are going to for a more efficient division apply for aid in Mendocino of funds. County already have, but that “You don’t want to give a information on how to apply county more money than they would be going out in an FSA need,” Plumb said. newsletter next week. In an interview on March Ben Brown can be reached 15, an FSA city executive at [email protected]

Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal John Lehner, a former Wichita State University professor, watches as WSU takes on George Mason Last day to file in the NCAA Tournament on Friday evening at the Sports Attic. for aid April 4 By SETH FREEDLAND spokesman Russ Edmonston. The Daily Journal “But we do expect those num- Midwest by West As Mendocino County bers to go up. In areas that officials anxiously await for have previously been flooded Lehner’s wife is Mendocino College president Kathy public sector reimbursement we see higher coverage, gen- NCAA Tournament brings Lehner. in the wake of New Years erally.” “When you've got a common bond, a natural collegial- flooding, the deadline for Agency officials say the together old friends, makes ity, it goes beyond description,” Lehner said. “It’s like a individuals and businesses to low coverage -- only 42 resi- relationship that goes back to childhood. It’s difficult to apply to receive funds is dents in Mendocino County new ones describe.” rapidly approaching. said they had flood insurance By SETH FREEDLAND March Madness, along with all college sporting events, April 4 is the last day to after contacting FEMA -- The Daily Journal are notorious for bringing togther generations of alumni as register for state and federal hurts locals’ ability to rebuild In Ukiah’s Sports Attic, where sports receive top prior- they drop all other allegiances to cheer on their beloved disaster assistance or return a again. Federal and state disas- ity over breathing, a small group of fans cheered their col- alma mater. U.S. Small Business ter assistance does provide a lege team’s late-round game in the NCAA March Madness Lehner remembers a 1960’s-era WSU, and smiles at the Administration low-interest helping hand to those affected basketball tournament. more recent college memories from Chris O’Hara and disaster loan package. by disasters, they say, but can- With every bucket, high-fives reigned in the back room. Brian Atkinson. O’Hara, who still lives in Wichita, said he Federal Emergency not make them whole again. Every miss resulted in playful, familiar mockery. Yes, it had planned to visit a friend in Ukiah with “no idea at all” Management Agency officials The hope for Mendocino was a festive atmosphere for the local group of die- that WSU would make it this far in the tournament. When say Mendocino County may County residents, Edmonston hard…Wichita State University fans. his college buddy Atkinson called to wish him a happy need more assistance than the said, is the realization that On a day where a game featuring University of birthday, he said he was amazed to learn that Atkinson was level one would hope. Of the flood damage is not covered California at Los Angeles drew out an indifferent crowd to also in the area, on business. 329 county residents who by homeowner’s insurance. the Sports Attic, the Wichita State Shockers were the de “We had to find a place to watch the game,” O’Hara registered for state and federal Not only does flood insurance facto home-town team. said matter-of-factly. assistance, only 12.8 percent necessitate a separate pur- Among the Kansan transplants assembled to watch the Atkinson, who lives in Denver, gestured toward were what FEMA called chase, but different policies Shockers take on the George Mason University Patriots Lehner: “It’s totally weird. We came all the way out to “properly prepared” for the cover structure and contents. was former WSU professor and current Mendocino California and met someone from Wichita State.” Atkinson paused and noted that the last time WSU did this flooding, meaning ownership Residential customers may College First Husband John Lehner. He said he was of flood protection. purchase up to $250,000 of delighted to run into like-minded fans. See MIDWEST, Page 16 “This is not a very odd occurance,” said FEMA See AID, Page 16 Berg tabbed as Aging Director By TERRE LOGSDON consulting practice and working through the Department of Social including congregate dining, home Lake County Record-Bee with the county, Berg said he is up Services. meals, information and assistance LAKEPORT -- After nearly a to the task. The AAA has a newly formed on independent living, and an year without a permanent director, AAAs were established under governing board with five mem- ombudsman program to investigate Charles L. Berg has been hired as the Older Americans Act (OAA) in bers: Supervisor Jim Wattenburger; elder abuse in facilities. the new Area Agency on Aging 1973 to respond to the needs of Lake County Supervisor Ed Robey; Berg was hired two weeks ago, Director for Lake and Mendocino Americans aged 60 and over in Carol Huchingson, Lake County and the agency is now fully staffed counties. every local community, according Department of Social Services by planner Trayce Beards, fiscal Berg, who was introduced at an to the National Association of director; Susan Era, deputy director manager Lenord Swope and Nancy event in downtown Lakeport, left a AAAs. of Adult Services for Mendocino Vincent, administrative support. position with the County of Lake Until April of last year, North DSS; and one at-large member, The main office for AAA is in Special Districts department to take Coast Opportunities Inc., based in Robert King. Ukiah at the Department of Social this position two weeks ago. Ukiah, had administered the AAA "AAA receives and provides ser- Services, with a branch office at "It's interesting to see which way program for 21 years. However, vices, specifically for older adults DSS in Lower Lake. each of the counties are going, with NCO found it increasingly difficult through contractual providers," Era Their first goal is to hold hear- the challenges public services are to administer due to a shortage of said. ings on the proposed five-year area Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal facing," Berg said. But with his staff and funding, so their board Berg will oversee the AAA, plan. Berg said he wants to hear Charles L. Berg has been hired as background in the Veteran's decided to no longer manage the which provides a multitude of ser- from older adults, person with dis- the new Area Agency on Aging Administration, the U.S. program. vices to the elderly in both abilities, family caregivers, agen- Director for Lake and Mendocino Department of Defense, a private AAA is now being administered Mendocino and Lake counties, cies and advocacy groups. counties. Ukiah **FREE** Avoid Late Fees! Ask For 468-0800 Move-In Truck MakePayments Chelsea For Storage (with driver) Automatic More Details 2 – MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

Islam to Christianity, officials Cammaroto finally managed choice but to use them to hop said, paving the way for his to get across the prosecutors’ around the world’s poorest The world briefly release. main points late last week — continent. The move eased pressure even though a legal shadow from the West but raised the lingers over their testimony. dilemma of protecting Abdul Then the once-volatile Peretz struggles Rahman after his release as Moussaoui, who remained to keep party’s Rave shooter described as Islamic clerics have called for quiet through court sessions core voters him to be killed. since the trial began March 6, One official said freedom reaffirmed that he still intends JERUSALEM (AP) — polite and respectful might come as soon as to do what he has been trying When Amir Peretz took over Monday for Rahman, who to do for three years: tell his Israel’s Labor Party late last By NANCY ROBERTS TROTT fronted by a police officer. official confirmation on became a Christian in the story in his own words. year, he was hailed as a savior The Associated Press Police also found an assault Monday. 1990s while working for an who could bring working- SEATTLE (AP) — Aaron rifle, multiple “banana clips” Leib said Huff was charged aid group in neighboring Gambling giants class Middle Eastern Jews Kyle Huff lived with his twin carrying 30 bullets each, a with felony criminal mischief Pakistan. into the foundering movement machete and several hundred in 2000 after shooting a statue Muslim extremists, who look at Pa. of an aging European- brother and delivered pizzas descended elite. since he moved to Seattle more rounds of ammunition in of a moose with a shotgun at have demanded death for HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Huff’s pickup truck. He said it an art exhibit in Whitefish. Rahman as an apostate for But as Labor prepares for from Montana. An apartment — With an expansion of gam- Israel’s election Tuesday, it manager said Huff and his was fortunate there weren’t Pickett described the broth- rejecting Islam, warned the bling stalled elsewhere in the more victims. ers as private and good ten- decision would touch off faces a flight of the very brother were ideal tenants, country, major gambling European voters who are its calling them “twin teddy Whitcomb said police were ants. One of the brothers protests across this religiously interests have set their sights conservative country. Some base. bears.” still working on a motive. played drums, but was very firmly on Pennsylvania, Labor defectors say they Those who knew him “This would have been so careful not to disturb neigh- clerics previously vowed to where hearings will soon incite Afghans to kill Rahman left because they think Peretz expressed shock when they far out of character,” said Jim bors. begin on competing proposals is inexperienced and secretly a learned he was suspected of Pickett, the assistant manager “He was really getting pret- if he was let go. for slots parlors from Rahman was moved to hard-core socialist, and opening fire in a house full of of the Town & Country ty good. He would practice at Pittsburgh to the Poconos. believe the new, centrist Apartments. a respectful hour between 4 Kabul’s notorious high-securi- Though table games won’t partygoers dressed like zom- ty Policharki prison Friday Kadima Party has the best bies in dark clothing and pale Pickett described the broth- and 6 and would stop at 6,” be allowed, up to 61,000 slot chance to break the stalemate ers as “very polite. Very Pickett said. after inmates at a jail in cen- machines will be — enough to makeup, killing six of them tral Kabul threatened him, with the Palestinians. and injuring two. He then respectful. ’Yessir. Yes Kyle Huff delivered pizzas draw interest from the biggest But party veterans insist a ma’am. Can I help ya. How in the area and did odd jobs, Policharki’s warden, Gen. names in gambling. turned the gun on himself. Shahmir Amirpur, said. key reason is what the Israeli “It’s a total shock,” said am I doing today?’ ... You Gray said. She added that he Companies vying to set up media call “the ethnic demon” Regina Gray, manager of don’t find two boys as would go home to Montana to shop in Pennsylvania include — the divide between Town & Country Apartments, respectful as these two always do some work for his mother Ukraine votes go the world’s largest, Harrah’s European-descended where the Huff brothers lived. were.” from time to time. to pro-Russian Entertainment Inc., as well as Ashkenazis and Middle “He and his twin brother are The brothers moved into Authorities have not Boyd Gaming Corp., Las Eastern Sephardis, and a the kindest, sweetest, gentlest the third-floor apartment 4 1/2 released the victim’s identi- party in exit poll Vegas Sands Corp. and Trump widespread aversion to a people.” years ago after leaving their ties, but relatives and friends KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Entertainment Resorts Inc. Sephardi becoming prime It was a sharp contrast to family home in Whitefish, of three victims, Jason pro-Russia party won the Two Indian tribes that operate minister. the man police spokesman Mont., apartment managers Travers, 32, Jeremy Martin, largest chunk of votes in hugely successful casinos in They point to Israelis’ pre- Sean Whitcomb described said. Police officials say Huff 26, and Christopher Ukraine’s parliamentary elec- Connecticut are also looking occupation with Peretz’s hum- Sunday as “extremely danger- was commonly known as Williamson, 21, confirmed tions Sunday, nationwide exit to establish a foothold. ble beginnings in the Israeli ous” who “approached the Kyle. that they were among the polls indicated, dealing a Pennsylvania, it turns out, backwater of Sderot, his lack house shooting and didn’t stop Pickett said he never saw dead. stinging rebuke to President will be the first state this of a college degree and his shooting.” either of the brothers with Several ravers gathered at a Viktor Yushchenko’s West- decade to usher in what ana- shaky English. Police say the victims met weapons, but he said he did makeshift memorial near the leaning administration. lysts consider a major expan- see police carry three rifles crime scene Sunday morning, Polling stations shut after sion of commercial gambling. Huff, 28, at a rave called Michigan, which approved CORRECTIONS “Better Off Undead” Friday out of the apartment after they including Travis Webb, an 15 hours, but voters who had three casinos in 1996, was the The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this night and invited him back to searched it Saturday. area rave promoter who waited in long lines and man- space to correct errors or make clarifica- Pickett said he saw Huff’s attended the rave that preced- aged to get inside before the last. an after-party at their rental “You’d be hard-pressed to tions to news articles. Significant errors in brother as police were con- ed the fatal party. official closing time were obituary notices or birth announcements home on Capitol Hill. go to any gambling confer- Some 500 people attended ducting the search. Webb said he and other allowed to cast ballots, choos- will result in reprinting the entire article. “He gave a look to me like ravers are fearful that officials ing from more than 45 parties ence, any boardroom of any Errors may be reported to the editor, 468- the rave — parties that attract company and not find people 3526. young people to dance to ’I don’t know what’s going would use the shooting as an that sought seats in the 450- member parliament. conversant or knowledgeable thumping, bass-laden elec- on,”’ Pickett said. excuse to shut down the par- about what is going on in tronic music. People often Lt. Dave Leib, of the ties. Viktor Yanukovych, a pro- Moscow opposition leader Pennsylvania,” said Joe LOTTERY NUMBERS dress up in Halloween-like Flathead County sheriff’s Police said alcohol and Weinert, the vice president of outfits and paint their faces. office in Montana, confirmed marijuana were found at the who lost to Yushchenko in the DAILY 3: Morning: 1, 9, 2004 presidential election the Atlantic City, N.J.-based 6. Evening: 0, 2, 1. Huff left the after-party at Huff’s identity Sunday after- murder scene, but they had consulting firm, Spectrum about 7 a.m. and returned noon. He informed Huff’s not linked them to the crime. forced by the Orange FANTASY 5: 1, 3, 7, 8, Revolution street protests, Gaming Group. 18. wearing bandoliers of ammu- mother Sunday afternoon that “It’s almost a double pun- “Pennsylvania is it right now.” nition and carrying a 12- her son was dead and was a ishment,” Webb said. “You declared his party the winner DAILY DERBY: 1st: 03 gauge pistol-grip shotgun and suspect in the shootings. lose six people that are so on Sunday. Hot Shot. 2nd: 04 Big Ben. a handgun. He fired on the 30 Seattle officials didn’t close, and then you might lose “The Party of the Regions EU blacklist puts 3rd: 09 Winning Spirit. young partygoers gathered in release the gunman’s identity the community that brought has won a convincing victo- spotlight on Race time: 1:43.69 the house before walking out Sunday, saying only the med- you all together in the first ry,” Yanukovych said after African skies and killing himself when con- ical examiner could give an place.” three exit polls put his party in a comfortable first place. “We DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — are ready to undertake respon- The pilot pressed a flask-sized At least 69 Iraqis Associated Press videotape stay in the country legally as sibility for forming the bottle of vodka to his lips and showed a tangle of dead male custodians, dish washers, con- Cabinet and we are calling on swallowed deeply before die in violence, bodies with gunshot wounds struction workers and other everyone to join us.” piloting his geriatric aircraft including raid on the floor of what was said low-paid employees. The polls gave down a jungle runway in east- involving U.S. by the cameraman to be the —Allowing those working Yanukovych’s party anywhere ern Congo. imam’s living quarters, in the U.S. a path to citizen- from 27.5 percent to 33 per- The Antonov flying valu- BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — attached to mosque itself. ship. cent, followed by Prime able tin ore and two passen- Police found 30 more victims —Requiring them to get in Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s gers out of the war-battered of the sectarian slaughter rav- Immigration line behind everyone else bloc with about 23 percent, region made the trip safely aging Iraq — most of them back in their home countries and Yushchenko’s Our that day. But many others debate heating Ukraine bloc with between 14 beheaded — dumped on a vil- who want to become don’t. Citing safety concerns Home sweet lage road north of Baghdad on up in Senate Americans. percent and 16 percent. the European Union banned Sunday. At least 16 other On Monday, the Senate 92 airlines Wednesday from Iraqis were killed in a U.S.- WASHINGTON (AP) — Judiciary Committee takes up Prosecutors rest its airspace. Most of the air- mobile home. backed raid in a Shiite neigh- Founded by immigrants and the issue and Bush headlines a lines are from Africa, where As the nation’s largest insurer of borhood of the capital. praised as a haven for the naturalization ceremony for Moussauoi case planes are six times likelier to mobile homes, we understand the oppressed, the United States 30 new citizens at specific needs you have as a mobile Accounts of the raid varied. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) crash than elsewhere and trav- home owner. That’s why Foremost Aides to the Shiite cleric now is struggling to decide the Constitution Hall. — After three rocky weeks, elers swap tales of crises fate of as many as 12 million Mobile Home Insurance from Muqtada al-Sadr and Iraqi Demonstrations are planned prosecutors wound up on a averted. Farmers ® offers a variety of options people living in the country police both said it took place near the Capitol, including a strong note as they rested their In announcing the ban on so you can tailor your coverage to at a mosque, with police illegally. prayer service with immigra- case for executing al-Qaida virtually all aircraft overseen fit your needs and your budget. claiming 22 innocent people The Senate takes up the tion advocates and clergy who conspirator Zacarias by civil aviation authorities in So look to the experts for mobile died and al-Sadr’s aides say- emotional debate on the heels plan to wear handcuffs to Moussaoui. But the witness Sierra Leone, Liberia, home insurance, and trust Farmers ing 18 were killed. of weekend rallies that drew demonstrate the criminaliza- who could prove most valu- Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland to get you back where you belong hundreds of thousands of peo- tion of immigration viola- when the unexpected happens. The Americans said Iraqi able for them has yet to take and Congo from landing at Call me today. special forces backed by U.S. ple protesting attempts to tions. the stand: the defendant him- European airports, EU troops killed 16 “insurgents” toughen laws against immi- self. Transport Commissioner grants. Among the ideas that Michael Ashton in a raid on a community Afghan court For most of the trial, Jacques Barrot labeled many Insurance Specialist meeting hall after gunmen President Bush and members lawyers for the only man of the planes “flying coffins.” Dave Hull Insurance Agency of Congress are considering: dismisses case 275 W. 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MONTHLY MEETINGS American Legion Post 76 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron: Meets first Monday; 7 p.m.; Veterans Memorial Local students shine during pre-MESA Building, 293 Seminary Ave.; call Commander Jim Wilson, 462- 5631 or Adjutant Adrian Rodriguez, 463-2364. WIMSA: Women who are, or have served, in the military meet for lunch on the first Monday; for information call 462-6135 or Day event at Ukiah High School 485-7908. The Daily Journal Ukiah Elks Lodge: Regular meeting second and fourth On Saturday, March 18 Wednesday of every month; dinner at 7 p.m. (reservations over 250 area middle required); meeting at 8 p.m.; 1200 Hastings Road, Ukiah; for infor- school and high school stu- mation call 462-1728. dents participated in the Laureate Zeta Epsilon Chapter: 7 p.m.; fourth Tuesday; at Pre-MESA (Mathematics members homes; call June Knipping at 462-5679 or Kathy Engineering and Science O’Bryant at 462-0415. Achievement) Competition Parents for Peace: Meets fourth Thursday; 6:30 p.m.; at Ukiah High School. Mendocino Environmental Center, 106 W. Standley St.; to share MESA is sponsored by the thoughts and strategies regarding the creation of a more peaceful University of California and just world; call Cecily at 459-4824. Extension and is designed Telephone Pioneers of Lake and Mendocino County: Meets to encourage students inter- fourth Thursday for meeting and luncheon; All telephone employ- ested in math, engineering, ees, retired or not, and their spouses are invited to attend; for infor- or science as a college mation and location, call Virginia at 462-3123. major/career. Habitat for Humanity-Mendocino Inland Chapter: Board The program offers and committee meeting fourth Thursday each month, at 7 p.m., 107 counseling, tutoring and S. Oak St.; public invited; for information call Jim at 462-8913, or write to P.O. Box 1378, Ukiah. additional educational Early Iron of Ukiah Car Club: Meets last Tuesday of the experiences for these stu- month at 7 p.m. at the Broiler Steak House, 8400 Uva Drive, in dents. Students in Redwood Valley; general meeting; for information call Tammy at Saturday’s competition rep- 485-7188. resented MESA programs Ukiah Area Republican Women: Meets last Tuesday of the at Ukiah High School, Fort Bragg High School, Submitted photo month at noon at the Ukiah Garden Cafe; informative and interest- Students from across the county demonstrated their skills in engineering, ing luncheon speakers; for more information call Dottie Kauffman Pomolita Middle School, at 462-7036. Eagle Peak Middle School math and sciences during the pre-Mesa Day event held at Ukiah High School. North Coast Striders: Running and walking club board meets and Fort Bragg Middle judging of models created popsicle stick bridges Anthony Gomez, and a the last Wednesday; membership dues, $12 per person or $18 per School. Over 60 faculty, by students. Events includ- (designed by students and popsicle stick bridge which family including a newsletter; for information call 462-3329 or e- Mendocino College stu- ed mousetrap cars and bal- judged based on design and supported 266 foot-pounds, mail striders.org. dents and members of the sawood gliders (designed the amount of weight they designed by two seventh community served as by students and judged can hold). There were also graders from Fort Bragg WEEKLY MEETINGS judges for the competition. based on both design and competitions in the cate- Middle School, Diana The competition is the distance the cars and gories of Web site design, Mendoza and Maria Anaya. Alanon: Meets Tuesdays noon, Fridays noon, and Saturdays at designed to be an addition- gliders could travel), egg crystal growing and First, second and third 10:30 a.m.; Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave.; for more infor- al “hands-on” learning drop (eggs packaged in speech. place finishers in each mation call 463-1867 or 621-2721. opportunity for students containers designed by stu- Highlights included a event will advance to the Financial Management Workshop: Noon to 1 p.m. interested in the sciences. dents and dropped to see scoring of a perfect 100 on statewide MESA Day com- Wednesdays; Salvation Army Office, 714A S. State St, Ukiah; 468- Competition included how many eggs would sur- the Solo Calculus exam by petition at San Jose State 9577. both written math tests and vive the fall unbroken) and a Ukiah High junior, University on April 8. Bingo: Non smoking, non-profit, Bingo will be held Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. and Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m., at the Ukiah Senior Center. Card and Boardgame Club: Meets at 8:30 a.m., on Tuesdays in Bartlett Hall in Room 11 and 12 and at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, at Carter Hall at the Ukiah Senior Center; for infor- Bonded and bilingual: Ten women mation call Joyce, 468-8943. Duplicate Bridge: Meets at 7 p.m., every Monday, and at 1 p.m., every Wednesday, in the community room at Washington in a Mendocino College Spanish class Mutual Bank, corner of Gobbi and State streets. Newcomers are welcome. For more information call 468-8476. Other instructors might be GURDJIEFF Reading and Discussion Group: Meets 7 p.m. a little jealous of Professor on Fridays. For more information, call 391-6780 or 485-7293. Susan Janssen’s Intermediate Kiwanis Club: Meets at noon, Tuesday, at The Ukiah Garden Spanish class at Mendocino Cafe 1090 S. State St.; for more information call Janet Carlson at College. “We all so look for- 468-0298. ward to the class,” exclaims Lions Club: Meets at noon on Thursdays, at Ukiah Garden student Carolyn Rees. “We Cafe. Redwood Empire Lions Club meets at 6:45 a.m., every first enjoy being together, talking and third Tuesday, at Zack’s Restaurant. and getting to know each NAMI: (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Family Support other. We have so much to talk Group) second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; call 972-9040, about but it’s hard to converse 485-8033, or 467-9116 for location and information. Nami is an only in Spanish. When Susan organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain shows up she won’t let us disorers by providing mutal support,education and advocacy. speak English in class so Nar-Anon Family Group: Meets Sundays at 6 p.m. at Unity that’s when the chatter slows Hall, 1045 C. S. State St., Ukiah; for family and friends of addicts; down.” 743-2628. But it is certainly their Overeaters Anonymous: In Ukiah – Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; intent to learn Spanish well Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.; 741 S. Oak St.; 472- enough to keep talking -- one 4747. Meets in Willits on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Willits United can tell by their enthusiasm Methodist Church, School and Pine Streets, upstairs; No dues or for the class and for their weigh-ins, everyone is welcome; 459-4594. classmates. “We really want Peace and Justice Gathering: Meets Sundays rain or shine at each other to do well,” says 10 a.m. at Alex Thomas Plaza in Ukiah to drum, dance and sing for Rees. “Even though we all get peace and justice; all ages are invited to bring drums and any other nervous and embarrassed, we instruments; 462-2320. try our best and mutually sup- The Redwood Regionnaires Barbershop singing group: port each other.” Meets at 7 p.m., every Wednesday, at the Saturday Afternoon Club, 107 S. Oak St.; for more information call 462-3056, or 462-3559. These 10 women have been Photo by Lisa Lunde Rotary Club of Ukiah: Meets for lunch at 12:10 p.m., on together in Janssen’s Spanish Members of Professor Janssen’s Intermediate Spanish class at Mendocino Tuesdays, at Elks Lodge, 1200 Hastings Road. 467-3674; classes for two semesters, College are, left to right; back row:Teresa González, Prof. Susan Janssen, Mariann www.ukiahrotary.org. some of them for two years. Cornett, Pat Spencer, Carolyn Rees, and Angie Dauer. Front Row: Joanne La Senior Writing Class: Meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Joannne La Casse notes that, Casse, Josanna Kiggins, and Esther LaDelle. Not pictured: Stephanie Paige and in Room 10-11 in the Admin. Bldg. of the Ukiah Senior Center. “We rarely ever miss classes Janice Jennings. Record memories for children and grandchildren. Free and open; and have even met outside of ferent ages and we still have Mariann Cornett. And yes, Joanne La Casse, too, has for information call Kathie Jones, 468-5006. class to talk, sometimes even fun and now share something every day someone has taken Spanish on and off for Soroptimist International of Ukiah: Meets at noon, on in Spanish.” “We are all dif- in common,” exclaims brought something to share -- many years but decided to Wednesdays, at Ukiah Garden Cafe. Soroptimist means “Best for a favorite book, a new music continue on to this higher- Women” and our mission is “To improve the lives of women and CD, a film recommendation, a level class to be able to “do girls in local communities and throughout the world.” For more loaf of banana bread. more than order food or find information call Joy Beeler, at 463-6729, Tina Rorabaugh, at 744- Pet of the Week Age is not the only differ- the bathroom.” La Casse stud- 1514 or Jessica Kimball at 743-1902. ence; they also come from dif- ied Spanish in Oaxaca with South Ukiah Rotary Club: Meets at 7 a.m., on Thursdays at ferent cultures (Sweden, Janssen’s program six years Ukiah Valley Convention Center, South School St. downtown; for Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S.) ago and plans to travel more more information, call M.J. Girard at 322-4088. and have distinct motivations in Spanish-speaking coun- T.O.P.S.: (Take off pounds sensibly): Meets from 9:15 to 10:30 for uniting together in tries. She took some Spanish a.m., every Tuesday, at Calvary Baptist Church, 465 Luce Ave.; Janssen’s class to learn classes as a university under- Ruth, 462-8440. Spanish. graduate prior to her semes- T.O.P.S.: Low-cost, non-profit group meets every Tuesday at A native of Sweden, ters at the college. Autumn Leaves, 425 E. Gobbi St., in the community room. Weigh- Cornett has already added flu- Josanna Kiggins was born in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting is from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; ency in English, German, and in Brazil but came to the U.S. Linda MacDonald, 467-2391. French to her Swedish. Why when still an infant. As a teen T.O.P.S.: Every Thursday at Washington Mutual Building com- Spanish? “I want to improve she went back to learn munity room, 700 S. State St.; meeting is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; my ability to work with stu- Portuguese. “I want to take it is a low-cost, weight-reduction support group; call 462-4901 or dents in the (college’s) coun- advantage of learning while 485-7801. seling office. Mainly, my son I’m still young!” The others T.O.P.S.: Every Friday at the Meadows Mobil Court clubhouse, is marrying a Latina in laugh, as today the class is cel- 8686 East Road, Redwood Valley; weigh in from 9 to 9:30 a.m., Mexico in July and I want to ebrating Kiggins’ 21st birth- meeting from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.; call 485-8260 or 485-7795. be able to talk with her and day. Still uncertain of what Ukiah Community of Mindful Living: Meets Monday her parents.” Marianne has career she will choose, she evenings from 6:30 to 8:30; an interfaith Mindfulness Practice taken Spanish classes on and does know it will involve Group inspired by teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh; it uses meditation off for 10 semesters. speaking Spanish. Kiggins exercises to deepen awareness, expand ability to deal with difficul- “I want to be able to under- took two years of Spanish in ties, and increase joy in life; open to all levels of experience; free; stand people from different high school and is in her third 462-7749. parts of the world and under- semester at Mendocino Ukiah Gamblers Anonymous: Open group meeting, 7 to 8:30 Isaac Eckel/The Daily Journal standing their language is very College. p.m., every Thursday; back building at Christadelphian Hall, 23 Ben and Jerry are two-year-old lab mixes. They helpful,” states Pat Spencer With a daughter in the Oak Knoll Road, just off S. State St., Ukiah; free; 467-9326. are very friendly and playful, best with children “As a senior citizen I also Spanish emersion program at Ukiah Senior Center Luncheon: All are invited to meet for over eight years old. Ideally they would be lunch at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, at the Ukiah Senior want to keep my brain alive!” Grace Hudson Elementary adopted as a pair. If people are interested in Spencer joined Janssen’s trav- School, Esther La Delle start- Center, 499 Leslie St., $5 members, $6 non-members; call to make adopting a pet, visit the Mendocino County a reservation; 462-4343. el/study program to Oaxaca, ed learning Spanish to be able Animal Shelter at its location on Plant Road. Mexico in June 2005 and is to assist little Taylor with her Ukiah Toastmasters Club: Meets Fridays, from 6:45 to 7:45 The hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and a.m. in the Washington Mutual Conference Room, 700 S. State St., since even more devoted to homework. “She converses in Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to being bilingual. “Why go to a Spanish so easily, but I can Ukiah; for information call Carol Crandal, 743-1624. 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and closed Willits Chess Club: Meets beginning at 7 p.m. and playing until foreign country and enjoy all help her with grammar, read- on Sunday. To view other animals available for that culture and then stop ing and writing.” La Delle people finish on Fridays, at Mama Java Cafe, 25 W. Mendocino adoption please visit www.pawstoadopt.com. Ave., Willits; all level of players are welcome; for information, call when you get home? I want to continue my passion!” Herb, 459-5911. See BONDED, Page 10 4 – MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers VIEWPOINTS Singing a different song To the Editor: Imagine there’s no end to conflict, I wonder if you can, For there has always MORTON KONDRACKE been fighting, in Afghanistan. Imagine that the causes of poverty and illiteracy, are the real sources of anguish and global dispari- ty, Imagine that our vision of angry faces marching on parade is a view that’s obscured by an image TV producers have Pro-life Democrat could made. Could it be that there are some, who hope for an opportunity, long oppressed face liberal backlash because of religion, in spite of their ability? Editor’s note: Morton Kondracke is on vacation. We offer We may think it’s a sign of desperation, this column by political reporter Donald Lambro of the Wash- that causes one to detonate or if someone’s ington Times. chanting with a gun, they’ve got a right to WASHINGTON -- Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum hate. But I imagine that there are others, has the dubious distinction of being the GOP’s most vul- who took a vote of confidence, by making nerable incumbent, but all that could change once Democ- the most of an opportunity, using a pen to ratic voters know more about his pro-life opponent. make a difference, You may say that I’m a Virtually every poll shows Santorum running 10 to 15 narrow-mind bigot, a right-wing points behind State Treasurer Robert Casey Jr., who is run- Republican, but that doesn’t really bother ning a stealth, under-the-radar centrist campaign that is me, cause your message is not the only one known more, in some circles, for his anti-abortion and Imagine there’s a President, who visits a gun-rights views than for anything else. country who hates his name, knowing that So far, Santorum has failed in his attempts to smoke his visit, will give others the chance for him Casey out on the issues, frustrating the two-term conserva- to blame. Imagine that their anger, fanned tive senator, whose weak re-elect numbers have been by extremist propaganda, is not because of frozen for months. Like Tom Dewey in the legendary 1948 foreign oppression, but it feeds their politi- presidential election, Casey is betting that the path to vic- tory is to say as little as possible about what he thinks. In cal agenda. Imagine he’s not as stupid or Other opinions his case, though, it seems to be working for him. power-hungry as others want us to believe. But the big question is, how Casey’s pro-life views, Could it be that come next election, they From around the nation once fully known by the electorate, will play with the just want to have their swing? For you state’s politically potent pro-choice voters, and whether an know that above all tyrants, most fear costly -- the state is spending independent abortion-rights candidate can draw enough democracy. Knowing that thoughts of inde- The Merced Sun-Star $540 million to maintain Democratic votes away from Casey to help Santorum eke pendence, comes with liberty. Imagine that 4,500 children in high-level out a victory in a divided three-way race. the news only shows what it wants us to group homes -- they are Pro-choice leaders like former NARAL president Kate see, rather than the progress, that deserve On repeated jail raids largely ineffectual, and, Michelman has whipped up opposition to Casey in her our praise and empathy. Imagine that One would like to think results. many times, damaging. home state and for a while looked as if she would chal- among the masses, there are minds much that a jail would be a pretty It’s a dirty job but it needs By the time these children lenge him as an independent. She has indicated she will wiser than our own who are working to secure place. After all, the to be done and we hope it are moved from one place- not run, but one of Casey’s pro-choice opponents could. develop their country through trade rather bad guys and gals, are happens, again and again. ment to the next, with no “If there were a third-party candidate on the ballot who than a bomb. Now here’s the thought that locked up and those on the adequate mental-health ser- is pro-choice, that candidate could draw heavily from got me started, recognizing the turmoil and “outside” should be safe. San Francisco vices, their worsening condi- Casey backers among liberal Democrats, enough to make the mess, Looking towards the future, Things aren’t always as tion “renders them ’unplace- it a close race,” said Clay Richards, assistant director of the they seem, unfortunately. Chronicle Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, whose surveys could it be that this current direction, just able,”’ according to Patrick show that Casey is very vulnerable on the issue among his might be the best? You might say that’s a Last week, the Merced On the importance Gardner with the National County Sheriff’s party’s base. self-righteous opinion, just because you of mental health Center for Youth Law in Although both Santorum and Casey are avowedly pro- disagree, I just hope you will remember, Department SWAT team, the Oakland. Out of the state’s 86,000 life, the big difference is that the senator’s position is that to submit to terror, is worse than apa- Merced Police Department’s But last week, Gardner, strongly supported by the GOP’s base, while Casey’s party Gang Violence Suppression foster children, between 70 along with a consortium of thy. to 84 percent suffer from is overwhelmingly pro-choice in a state that has some of Note, author acknowledges this is a poor Unit, correctional officers — state and national public- the most conservative abortion laws in the nation. and their drug-sniffing dogs mental-health problems. interest groups, won a class- rendition of John Lennon’s celebrated Given the amount of neglect Strange as it may seem, most Democrats still don’t anthem, but readers should also understand — raided cells of gang mem- action suit involving five know much about Casey’s pro-life views -- including his bers at the county jail. and abuse many of these that, just ‘cause something rhymes doesn’t children. A federal judge opposition to federal funding of embryonic stem-cell Not surprisingly, officers children went through even ordered the state to provide give it validity. before they entered the sys- research -- but when they do, his support drops. A Quin- found two homemade knives therapeutic foster care and nipiac poll found that after voters were told he was pro- Ken Marshall fashioned from razor blades tem, these numbers are not family-based wraparound Ukiah surprising. life, many Democrats reacted negatively to his candidacy, and communications from services, such as counseling a fact that could spell trouble for him when the race heats gang members to their asso- With a federal funding and health care, for children up later this year. Vince Taylor doesn’t know ciates still on the streets, structure that only allows within six months, all with “A significant number of Casey supporters still do not along with some homemade counties to provide services the goal of keeping them out know that Casey is opposed to abortion. There are a signif- what he’s talking about alcoholic beverages. once the children are of institutions. icant number of pro-choice voters whose entire opinion Officers used the element of removed from their homes, The injunction can have a swings on that one issue, and, unlike other single-issue To the Editor: many of these children and Here we go again. Vince Taylor is surprise to keep prisoners huge impact on the lives of voters, they will use their vote on just that one issue, even from trying to destroy the their families never get the more than 50,000 children if it hurts the candidate they are otherwise philosophically wrong! He speaks with forked tongue. counseling or care they need “Everybody hates the timber focused evidence. around the state -- if counties attuned with,” Richards told me. Last week’s jail sweep to keep the family intact. are willing to implement it. There are other reasons why pro-choice activists are management plan and opposition mounts” bears repeating — often. For years, the state (UDJ letter to editor, March 14, 2006). He The court set a 120-day angry with Casey, which could further complicate his Prisoners apparently are able instead has removed these time frame for the state to campaign. uses phrases like “Forest used as cash to avoid routine, regular vulnerable youth from their comply with its order. After First, both Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and New cow,” FACT: JDSF grows much more than checks by correctional offi- homes and confined them to years of mishandling the York Sen. Charles Schumer, the Democratic Senatorial it cuts and used the money on simply terri- cers but surprise efforts by institutions, such as hospi- cases of these vulnerable Campaign Committee chairman, pressured pro-choice ble things like, duh, managing the forest, teams of heavily armed offi- tals and group homes. Not children, 120 days is more candidate Barbara Hafer into dropping out of the race to the forest improvement program for small cers seem to bring good only are these placements than enough time. clear the way for Casey’s expected nomination in the May landowners, reducing fire hazard in high- 16 party primary. way populated forested areas, building a Then Casey said he would have voted to confirm Jus- forest learning center on the forest for LETTER POLICY tice Samuel Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court, a researchers and students etc. etc... move that further alienated his party’s pro-choice base, The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include a clear name, sig- which fiercely opposed the pro-life jurist. He continues “So finally the Campaign nature, return address and phone number. Letters are generally published in the order they are to Restore Jackson State (you Vince, the received, but shorter, concise letters are given preference. Because of the volume of letters “For me and for many people across the country who Internet, and many good hearted but igno- coming in, letters of more than 400 words in length may take longer to be printed. Names care about women’s rights, that was the straw that broke rant people) have successfully filed a law- will not be withheld for any reason. If we are aware that you are connected to a local organi- the camel’s back,” Michelman said. suit and have stopped logging for five zation or are an elected official writing about the organization or body on which you serve, All of this has created deep discord in Casey’s party -- years!” Shame on you, big man on campus. that will be included in your signature. If you want to make it clear you are not speaking for discord that is beginning to bubble to the surface. The JDSF management plan insulted the that organization, you should do so in your letter.All letters are subject to editing without The most recent grassroots manifestation of this came notice. Editing is generally limited to removing statements that are potentially libelous or are late last month at the Lancaster County Democratic Con- public? “recreation and restoration not suitable for a family newspaper. Form letters that are clearly part of a write-in campaign vention, which did not endorse any candidate to oppose ignored.” Look at the facts. Lets see why will not be published. You may drop letters off at our office at 590 S. School St., or fax let- Santorum. restoration is not being ignored but ters to 468-3544, mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, 95482 or e-mail them to When a Democratic committee member expressed stopped! Vince files a lawsuit, the state [email protected]. E-mail letters should also include hometown and a phone number. reservations about Bob Casey’s socially conservative posi- rewrites the management plan and uses tions, county party chairman Bruce Beardsley urged party “Forest Scene” to manage the forest -- members to look beyond Casey’s pro-life stance. imagine that -- not using public opinion to “Would you rather have someone who you disagree run a forest but the best science money can WHERE TO WRITE with about two things (abortion and gun control) but agree buy. What is the small professional staff President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa with about everything else, or one whom you disagree that’s left doing for the large forest? House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- with on everything?” Beardsley said. Scrambling around writing EIR’s, new ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX The committee member replied, “Those two issues are 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah very important to me.” management plans and picking up trash! (202)456-2461. office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, Why? Because of you Vince Taylor. For now, elections analyst Stu Rothenberg, who tracks Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is House and Senate races, has Santorum’s seat in the “lean Wasted tax dollars, no management at all. State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: No road inventory, no harvesting.... No Democratic takeover” column. But he acknowledges that 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 [email protected] the senator, with nearly $8 million in the bank, “is a good money. Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate campaigner” who should not be underestimated. And you also say, no recreation? Lets Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, Still, Quinnipiac’s Richards thinks Casey’s double-digit ask the mountain bikers, horse trail riders, (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX lead isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. “To have that kind of gap hikers, campers, dog walkers etc. etc.... 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 (916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. Box means the public isn’t informed on a lot of things. I would Your last paragraph keeps me up nights. Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sen- 785, Ukiah, 95482, 468-8914, FAX 468- imagine the gap would narrow after the first debate, You alone are responsible for stopping a ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510. 8931. District offices at 1040 Main St., Suite regardless of the abortion issue.” thriving well managed forest and stopping (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228-3954; San 205, Napa, 94559, 224-1990, 50 D St., Suite critical road maintenance. You are to blame Francisco (415) 393-0707; senator@fein- 120A, Santa Rosa, 95404, 576-2771, and for “working the system” and writing “the stein.senate.gov 317 3rd St., Suite 6, Eureka, 95501, 445- Morton Kondracke is executive editor of Roll world according to Vince” posing as a con- Congressman Mike Thompson: 1st 6508. Email: [email protected]. Call, the newspaper of Capitol Hill. cerned well meaning person. District, 231 Cannon Office Bldg, Washing- Mendocino County Supervisors: The forest is being managed well by ton, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-3311; FAX very capable people. The difference is that Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Watten- (202)225-4335. Fort Bragg district office, burger, 2nd District; Hal Wagenet, 3rd Dis- The Ukiah these professionals do not distort the truth 430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208, Fort like you do. I keep telling everybody don’t trict; Kendall Smith, 4th District; David Col- Bragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962-0934; fax, 5th District. All can be reached by writ- believe what you hear and read, come out www.house.gov/write rep DAILY JOURNAL and see for yourself. The County ing to 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1090, Supervisors, local judges, the state legisla- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221, FAX 463-4245. Publisher: Kevin McConnell Editor: K.C. Meadows Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, [email protected] tors should put on their boots for a day and Advertising director: Cindy Delk Office manager: Yvonne Bell have a look at how the forest has been man- Circulation director: Cornell Turner Group systems director: Sue Whitman aged for themselves. It’s out there and you may be surprised at what you see. Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com Member Member California Julie Bawcom Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers Ukiah email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COMMUNITY MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 – 5

Local students participate SCHOOL BRIEFS on the State Youth Board Standing tall in a fallen world on Obesity Prevention Special Education Advisory In Ukiah three local students are participat- ing on the State Youth Board on Obesity Committee meeets Wednesday Prevention. Lauren Bishop and Elena Jordan The public is invited to attend the next are from Ukiah High School and James Special Education Advisory Committee meet- Hoffman is a student from the Alternative ing. The meeting will be held Wednesday at the Education Program at the Mendocino County Greenwood Community Center in Elk. The Office of Education. agenda has been provided below. These three teen leaders have traveled to A presentation on Alternative Dispute Sacramento in order to meet with lobbyists and Resolution and Facilitated IEP meetings will legislators to discuss the problems and solu- be offered during the first part of the meeting. tions for obesity. At a local level, these hard- The role of the committee is to contribute to working teens are participating in a variety of the development of the Local Plan for Special ways. Elena and James are serving on their Education, support parents through education school’s Wellness Committee and Lauren has and connecting with community resources; and to promote positive working relationships taken on the challenging issue of examining between parents and school districts. Advisory the types of snacks that are found in the vend- Committee members are volunteers who are ing machines at Ukiah High School. In addi- parents and other interested community mem- tion, the teens are currently working on a joint bers. Some members are appointed by the project with the local chapter of the Cancer superintendents of their school districts to Society to teach elementary students about serve in a leadership and advocacy role. For health and nutrition. further information contact the SELPA office at Mendocino County Office of Education’s (800) 675-7710 (Inland) or 964-9000 (Coast). Nutrition Grant Coordinator Sherri Steinmann is acting as advisor to these students and Deep Valley Christian High School's Leadership class held their 3rd annual Junior UHS class of 1976 looking recently they provided a presentation to the High Leadership Conference on Feb. 21 st from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The confer- for missing classmates Mendocino County Youth Council and will ence was held at Redwood Valley Community Church and consisted of three gen- continue to keep the council informed about eral sessions, workshops, worship and fellowship. This year's theme was Ukiah High School class of 1976 is looking their projects and outcomes. Standing Tall in a Fallen World. The speakers at the conference were Brian for missing classmates for its upcoming According to Steinmann “schools around Deadman from Crossroads Bible Church, and Justin Talso from RVCC. Also, a reunion Aug. 15, 2006. Please call Chris the state are faced with the problem of obesity Deep Valley Sophomore, Laura Liberty, “ spoke and encouraged the Jr. Highers to (Zynda) Oldha, at 485-1023 or email her at and the State of California has taken action” to \tbstain from drugs and alcohol. Over all,the conference was a success. Lisa [email protected] to update your mailing encourage students, parents, faculty and the Huizenga, a Deep Valley Jr. High student, said, “I liked the Body and Soul seminar. address. community at-large to work towards a positive It was very inspiring.”Jessica Campbell said, “It was great, really great!”The Deep outcome for everyone in the community.” Valley Leadership class plans to hold the conference again next year with expec- Charter Academy of the For more information about this exciting tations of another great outcome. Redwoods accepting applications program contact Sherri Steinmann at 467- 5120. Charter Academy of the Redwoods is now Tree of Life Montessori River Oak Charter School early February. For accepting student applications for Fall 2006 for the purpose of compatibility we ask that dona- School holds open enrollment tions be computers of a Pentium II or higher Redwood Academy and Accelerated Waldorf School currently processor. For information, or if interested in Achievement Academy. These free, public Tree of Life Montessori Charter School is holidng open enrollment holding its open enrollment period during the making a donation, call Octavio Cervantes at charter schools serve students in grades 4 468-3023 or 391-3261. through 12. The Waldorf School of Mendocino County month of January. The school, which serves students in three multi-age classes correspond- Redwood Academy is a fully accredited is now accepting applications for the 2006-07 California Distinguished School focused on ing to first through ninth grades, or ages 6 Scholarships available school year. With 200 students currently through 14, is accepting applications for all achievement for the college- and university- enrolled there remain a few openings in the for UHS seniors of 2006 bound student. classes until Jan. 31. After that date, applica- kindergarten through 8th grade classes for the tions will be accepted and be placed on a wait- Redwood Valley Grange #382 continues to Accelerated Achievement Academy serves Fall term. students who are motivated to catch up acade- ing list for any classes that are full. make $1,000 scholarships to Ukiah Unified mically. Beginning it’s 35th year of educating chil- Applications are available at the school office School District’s Seniors. Every year Redwood Both schools are safe, challenging, and dren from Anderson Valley to Laytonville and at 241 Ford Rd. at the north end of the Valley Grange offers several scholarships to Ukiah to Lakeport, the independent Waldorf Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, or by phoning graduating Ukiah District High School well-managed. As state test results show, both the school at 462-0913. schools provide strong academic programs. school strives to bring students to clarity and Seniors. To apply a senior must have a “C” or Students have many opportunities for leader- flexibility in their thinking, warmth and dis- M.E.S.A. of Mendocino better and be a citizen of the United States. ship and social skill development. cernment in their feelings and skill and purpose If a student is considering attending a uni- School founders, Kim and Rod Logan, are in their doing. The full academic curriculum, College collecting computers versity, state college, community college or complimented by classes in Spanish, music trade school they should consider applying for the recipients of the Hart-Vision Award for The M.E.S.A club of Mendocino College is one of these scholarships. Applications are Charter School Leadership recently presented and art prepare Waldorf graduates to succeed now accepting used computers for the purpose available at the counselor’s office at Ukiah at the National Charter School onference. socially and excel academically in high school, of refurbishing and donating them to a local High School or by phoning 485-7141. Enrollment windows are March 15 through college and beyond. elementary school. Donations will be gathered Deadline to apply for one of the scholarships is April 11 and April 12 through May 16. For To request an application, receive more through the month of January and awarded to March 31. more registration information, contact the staff information, or schedule a school visit, contact at 467-0500. the enrollment director at 485-8719. Laytonville High School takes Scholarship available 1st place at the San Francisco to college-bound St. Mary’s Virtual Enterprise Trade Fair School alums, deadline May 1 Run it... Laytonville High School’s Virtual Enterprise class walked away with the presti- Each year the St. Mary’s School Foundation gious award for Best Sales Booth at the awards a scholarship to a graduating high California Virtual Enterprise’s San Francisco school senior who is a St. Mary’s alum. Trade Fair on March 6. Mendocino County Scholarship forms are available at Ukiah High Office of Education sponsors this Regional School from the office of Vice-Principal Dan Til’ it Occupational Programs (ROP) Virtual Stearns. The form may also be downloaded Enterprise course at Laytonville High. This from St. Mary’s School’s website, simulated business program uses the Internet www.stmarysukiah.org. and e-mail to conduct business with 200 other In addition to graduating from St. Mary’s, in Virtual Enterprise Schools. For their first year order to qualify for the scholarship, the student in the Virtual Enterprise program, students of must: exemplify the ideals of the St. Mary’s this ROP class at Laytonville High chose to philosophy in the areas of spirituality, acade- ells! create a cellular phone company, Global mics, extra curricular activities, and communi- Mobile. According to the Virtual Enterprise ty service; be in their senior year of high teacher Kris Shelton, Laytonville High was one of the smallest schools among the 70 par- school; be Catholic or a baptized Christian; be ticipating schools to enter a sales booth at the registered at a college for the freshman term. Private party items trade fair. The Laytonville win left the “big The scholarship is awarded at the UHS schools” wondering, “Who are those guys?” graduation awards ceremony. Interested alums Congratulations to the following students are invited to pick up an application and apply. for their excellent work and for their big win at For more information, contact Kathy Ault, 4 LINES the trade fair: Leslie Weaver, Malila Gordon, 485-8219. Sabrina Scott, Amber Wasilewski, Jenna Berry, The deadline for receiving completed appli- Kevin Gravier, Keith Campbell, Willie cations is May 1. They may be returned to til it sells Harwood, and Rachael Brandon. Vice-Principal Stearns’ office or mailed to the For more information about ROP Programs St. Mary’s School Foundation’s office at 493 S. contact the Ukiah Office at 467-5123. 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TODAY PREP BASEBALL • Potter Valley at Cloverdale, 3:30 p.m. dies in TUESDAY, MARCH 28 COLLEGE BASEBALL • Mendocino College at College of Marin, 2:30 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL • Mendocino College at Solano College, doubleheader, 1 p.m. IRL PREP BASEBALL • Ukiah at Elsie Allen, 3:30 p.m. • Potter Valley at Willits, 4 p.m. PREP SOFTBALL • Ukiah at Montgomery, 4 p.m. • Potter Valley at Willits, 4 p.m. PREP GOLF • Maria Carrillo at Ukiah, 3:30 p.m. crash -Calendar listings are culled from the most recent schedules provided by the schools and organizations in our coverage area. By MIKE HARRIS Please report schedule changes or incorrect listings to The Daily Journal Sports The Associated Press Department at 468-3518. HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Paul Dana was an up-and-coming TV LISTINGS rookie driver living his dream, a former motorsports journalist TODAY who was hours away Sunday NBA from beginning his most promis- Washington at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. (FSN) ing season yet. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Women Then, before the green flag NCAA Tournament Regional Final, 4 p.m. (ESPN) flew, something went terribly, NCAA Tournament Regional Final, 6 p.m. (ESPN) inexplicably wrong. TENNIS NASDAQ 100 Open, 10 a.m. (ESPN2) While streaking around the NASDAQ 100 Open, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) Homestead-Miami Speedway TUESDAY, MARCH 28 oval during a warmup session, COLLEGE BASKETBALL Men Dana failed to notice that anoth- NIT Tournament Semifinal, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) er car had spun to a stop, slam- NIT Tournament Semifinal, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) Women ming into it at close to 200 mph. NCAA Tournament Regional Final, 4 p.m. (ESPN) Two hours after his shattered car NCAA Tournament Regional Final, 6 p.m. (ESPN) came to a rest, the 30-year-old NHL ANG Newspapers San Jose at Columbus, 4 p.m. Dana was pronounced dead at a TENNIS Will Thomas (right) and Folarin Campbell (left) celebrate after George Mason’s 86-84 Regional Final win hospital. NASDAQ 100 Open, 9 a.m. (ESPN2) over Connecticut Sunday in Washington D.C. “Obviously, this is a very black day for us,” team owner Bobby Rahal said. “This is a COMMUNITY great tragedy.” Dana believed he had finally DIGEST gotten his big break in the months before the season-open- Entry level clinic for ing IRL IndyCar Series race soccer referees here. After a string of modest There will be an entry level successes rising through racing’s soccer referee clinic May 15-18, ranks, he had secured a ride with from 6-9 p.m., and May 20 from the elite Rahal Letterman Racing 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Nokomis Patriot game — the same team that fields IRL School. phenom Danica Patrick and For more information, call Friedhelm Engeln at 485-7308. George Mason first small conference team in Final Four since 1979 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice. The Associated Press pus, George Mason rallied after trailing After Florida beat Villanova 75-62 Patrick and Rice did not run Final sign-ups for WASHINGTON — George Mason by 12 late in the first half and nine early later in the Minneapolis Regional, the Sunday, but the race went on as Ukiah Lions cheer is no longer the cute little underdog. in the second. They hit six straight 3- Final Four was left without a No. 1 seed planned, with defending Indy The Patriots, by golly, are going to the pointers in the second half, shot 5-for-6 for the first time since the field was The Ukiah Lions final cheer- 500 and IRL points champion leading sign-ups for the 2006 Final Four. in overtime and outrebounded UConn expanded to 64 teams in 1985. George Dan Wheldon beating Helio season will be March 30 from The suburban commuter school from 37-34 even though the Huskies have Mason and Florida will meet next Castroneves by a nose cone. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Wright Stuff Fairfax, Va., beat top-seeded three starters taller than any of the Saturday in the national semifinals. If the drivers had any jitters Pizza. Ages 7-15 are welcome, and for Connecticut 86-84 in overtime Sunday Patriots’ frontcourt players. All five Mason starters finished in going into the race, it didn’t more information call Stephanie in the Washington Regional final, end- The Patriots became the second dou- double figures. Jai Lewis had 20, and show by the end — Wheldon at 485-8848, or Nadine at 468- ing the stranglehold that big-time pro- ble-digit seed to make the Final Four, Lamar Butler and Will Thomas each and Castroneves carried off a 8411. grams have enjoyed for 27 years in col- matching LSU’s run, also as an 11th scored 19. Jim Larranaga’s team kept side-by-side, tire-bumping duel lege basketball’s biggest showcase. seed, in 1986. The Colonial Athletic the same five players in the game from in the final laps en route to the Spring break hoops They lacked in size, athleticism and Association team is the first true out- the 10:37 mark of regulation to the very thrilling finish. camp at Pomolita history relative to their opponent, but sider to crash the Final Four since Penn end of overtime. “Our thoughts and prayers are the 11th-seeded Patriots made up for it and Indiana State both got there in George Mason (27-7), having by far with the Dana family and all of Open to boys and girls ages 7- with tenacity. 1979. The Patriots celebrated after the the best season in school history, had Rahal Letterman racing,” said 17, a week-long spring basketball Wheldon, who ran the race with camp will offer players an oppor- Buoyed by a partisan crowd and final horn by standing on the press row tunity to build a solid foundation playing some 20 miles from their cam- table and saluting their fans. See PATRIOT, Page 7 Dana’s No. 17 on his side pod. of basketball skills. Each day is “It’s a very, very sad day. I think filled with fundamental skills, pro- hopefully we put on a good gression drills, easy to under- race.” stand instruction, as well as FINAL FOUR TEAMS games and fun competitions. Two days before his death — From beginners to advanced LOUISIANA STATE UCLA FLORIDA the first in the IRL in three years players this camp will be a great — Dana was strolling through experience. the paddock, shaking hands and The camp will be held at the Pomolita Gym April 17-21. Tuition signing autographs. for a full day camp, from 9 a.m. - “I can’t wait to get started 3 p.m., is $135. For the half-day because I want to prove to camp, tuition is $85. everyone that I can do the job,” Low income discounts are avail- able through the City of Ukiah. Dana told a longtime acquain- For more information, please call tance. “I’m feeling good and I 463-6714. know I can race with these guys. And now I’ve got great equip- Scorekeepers and ment.” umpires needed Dana’s wife, Tonya, was in Indianapolis, where the couple Would you like to earn extra lived, and was notified of her cash in the summer evenings ANG Newspapers ANG Newspapers ANG Newspapers husband’s death while attending while being in the center of the a church service. game you love? The Redwood LSU has a team made up mostly Aaron Afflalo and Pac-10 champion Florida big man Joakim Noah has Empire Officials Association, in of local talent that have known UCLA have a balanced scoring been dominant in the NCAA conjunction with The City of each other since childhood. attack. Tournament thus far. See CRASH, Page 7 Ukiah Community Service Department, would like to announce that there will be two informational meetings about becoming a member of the asso- ciation. As a member you will be eligible to officiate in various sports activities in Ukiah. Eagles split at West Valley Tourney Pay begins at $21 per hour for umpires and $12 per hour for Sadie Poehlmann, Tashi Kilburn, and scorekeepers. Mendocino will play Ruddick scored runs for the Eagles. You may choose from one of the Solano Tuesday with first Shylo Rege picked up the win for two meetings scheduled for Mendocino, giving up two hits, walking three, Sunday or Monday, April 9th or 10th from 7 - 8:30 p.m. place in BVC on the line and striking out six. Both are held at the Ukiah Playing its ninth game in a week may have Valley Conference Center in the caught up with the Eagles in the loss to San Chenin Blanc room. The Daily Journal Mateo, with all three runs coming off For more information, call 463- Mendocino errors. 6714. SARATOGA – The Mendocino College softball team split two games Sunday at the Jessica Norton was the winning pitcher for West Valley College Tournament, defeating San Mateo, and Rege picked up the loss. Spring meeting for City College of San Francisco, 3-1, and losing “Shylo was the hard luck loser,” Chapman Ukiah athletic boost- to San Mateo, 3-1. said. “It should have been a one-run game.” ers April 3 The tournament was scaled back after incli- The Eagles got their only run off a Brandi The Ukiah High School Athletic mate weather and field conditions prevented McRae home run in the bottom of the sixth Boosters are having their spring the teams from playing Saturday. inning, and Ruddick went 2-for-3 at the plate meeting April 3. The meeting will Against CCSF, Mendocino picked up all in the loss. be held at 5:30 p.m. in Building A three runs in the first inning as opposing pitch- Mendocino’s next game will be a battle for of the Career Center at Ukiah High School. Uniform budgets for er Ashley Ma struggled to find her control. first place in the Bay Valley Conference, with all sports will be one of the topics After a Lindsay Ruddick single loaded the the Eagles traveling to take on 8-0, first place of discussion. bases, Ma hit two batters and walked another Solano College. Mendocino is 7-1 in BVC to give the Eagles a 3-0 lead. play. Flood relief benefit at After her first inning struggles, Ma was “I think after going out to Fresno last week, South Ukiah Little aces, giving up no more hits. and then having to travel to Los Medanos, we League fields “She threw a one-hitter and didn’t get the were a little road weary,” Chapman said. win,” said Mendocino College head coach “Now, we’ve got to get back to business, Ukiah Host Lions Club will be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast Kelvin Chapman. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen because Tuesday is for first place in the BVC. anything like that. We get one hit and still win “We’ve got to go out, focus, and play 21 File photo See DIGEST, Page 7 the game. Incredible.” outs.” Mendocino College catcher Brandi McRae hit a home run for the Eagles in Sunday’s loss to San Mateo. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 – 7

to Carpenter, but the 25-year- finish in league history, and COMMUNITY DIGEST — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Crash old third-year driver was kept there were no serious acci- to benefit South Ukiah Little League RHC to join, and there is a $5 annual team managers at the first game. overnight for observation. dents in the race. on Saturday, April 1st to be held at the insurance/administration fee per child. Space is limited. Continued from Page 6 Dana’s previous three IRL It was Wheldon’s first vic- South Ukiah Little League fields from For more information, call SAL For more information, call 463-6714. races with Ethanol Hemelgarn tory with his new team, Chip 7:30-11:00 a.m. Cost is $5 Adult, $3 President Mike Tobin at 354-0565. Dana, who began his career Racing came at the start of the Ganassi Racing. Child, $15 Family. Call 463-0944 or 2005 season. He finished a “It’s difficult to race under 468-8800 for tickets or information. To place an announcement in the in Formula Fords and worked City of Ukiah women’s “Community Sports Digest,” contact his way up through the ranks, season-best 10th at such circumstances,” softball league The Ukiah Daily Journal Sports was known as a strong self Homestead, but his year Wheldon said. “It’s a job and Sheriff’s Activity League Department by phone at 468-3518. The City of Ukiah Community promoter. He got his new ride ended in May when he sus- it can be pretty vicious at offers fitness for kids Service Department would like to You may also mail your listing to 590 by bringing the Ethanol spon- tained a broken back while times. But there can be a lot of announce the beginning of the 2006 S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., 95482, sorship to the Rahal practicing for the Indianapolis highs as well.” The Sheriff’s Activity League kids fit- women’s softball league. League play e-mail it to [email protected], or 500. Rahal, who co-owns the ness class meets every Thursday Letterman team over the win- will be on Tuesday and Wednesday fax it to us at 468-3544. Because the evening from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the nights and is scheduled to begin in ter. There was no immediate team with television talk show “Community Sports Digest” is a FREE Redwood Health Club. early May. Still, the wreck might have explanation for Dana’s failure host David Letterman, said The class is co-ed, for ages 7-12. It Team fees are $450 for the sponsor service, no guarantees can be made been the result of a rookie to slow down several seconds the plan was to field cars for is a positive, high energy class with fee and $30 per player, with checks on the frequency of a listing’s appear- mistake by Dana, whose pre- after the yellow lights came Patrick and Rice at next ACE certified fitness trainer Melissa made payable to the City of Ukiah. ance in The Daily Journal. To assure vious IRL experience includ- on around the track because of Sunday’s race in St. Johnson of RHC. Registration forms are available at your event maximum publicity, please Melissa incorporates fun routines the Ukiah Civic Center Annex at 411 ed just three races last season. Carpenter’s crash. Petersburg, Fla. He said any and new games to challenge children West Clay St., and the registration contact either our classified (468- Moments into the 30-minute “That’s just the first time of future plans for the No. 17 to get up and move. deadline is April 13. 3535) or display advertising (468- warmup, Ed Carpenter, step- the weekend that we got all 20 entry, the car driven by Dana, You do not have to be a member of Player fees will be collected from 3510) departments. son of IRL founder Tony cars on the track at the same “are unclear at this time.” Dallas at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. George, crashed in turn two time,” said IRL president “Paul Dana’s passing is a COLLEGE BASKETBALL NBA Phoenix at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Seattle at Memphis, 5 p.m. and went spinning down the Brian Barnhart. “Ed had his terrible tragedy and I want to NCAA WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT EASTERN CONFERENCE Orlando at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. CLEVELAND REGIONAL Atlantic Division Washington at Sacramento, 7 p.m. racetrack. problem in turn two initially. express my condolences and Semifinals WLPctGB San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m. Yellow lights came on The yellow lights were called sympathies to his family and Sunday, March 26 New Jersey 40 28.588 — At Quicken Loans Arena Philadelphia 32 37.464 8 1/2 around the track, and several immediately and all systems friends,” Letterman said in a Cleveland Boston 29 42.408 12 1/2 NHL Tennessee 76, Rutgers 69 Toronto 26 44.371 15 cars could be seen slowing, functioned properly. It’s just a statement. “I did not know EASTERN CONFERENCE North Carolina 70, Purdue 68 New York 19 50.275 21 1/2 some of which avoided busy time out there, with a lot Paul personally, but we were Championship Southeast Division Atlantic Division Tuesday, March 28 WLPctGB W L OT Pts GF GA Carpenter’s car. But Dana’s of cars and a lot of traffic.” all proud to have him on our At Quicken Loans Arena x-Miami 46 23.667 — Philadelphia 40 21 10 90 237 227 Cleveland Washington 35 33.515 10 1/2 N.Y. Rangers 39 20 12 90 227 180 car kept its speed, passing Rahal, co-owner of the team and are deeply saddened Tennessee (31-4) vs. North Carolina (32-1), TBA Orlando 27 43.386 19 1/2 New Jersey 35 27 9 79 200 207 Buddy Lazier and Scott Rahal Letterman team, said he by his tragic passing at such a Atlanta 21 47.309 24 1/2 N.Y. Islanders 33 32 5 71 207 237 ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL Charlotte 19 52.268 28 Pittsburgh 18 41 12 48 205 281 Sharp. knew of no problem with young age.” Semifinals Central Division Northeast Division Saturday, March 25 WLPctGB W L OT Pts GF GA “He carried way too much communications. George owns the Vision At The Pit xy-Detroit 55 14.797 — x-Ottawa 48 16 6 102 277 169 speed in and wasn’t aware of “The spotter made clear the Racing team that fields cars Albuquerque, N.M. Cleveland 41 29.58614 1/2 Buffalo 44 21 5 93 239 206 Maryland 82, Baylor 63 Indiana 35 33.51519 1/2 Montreal 35 27 9 79 211 220 what was going on around incident,” Rahal said. “From for Carpenter and Tomas Utah 57, Boston College 54 Milwaukee 35 35.50020 1/2 Toronto 33 32 6 72 215 240 Championship Chicago 31 39.44324 1/2 Boston 28 32 12 68 205 231 him,” Lazier said. what I could see, there was a Scheckter, returned from the Monday, March 27 Southeast Division Seconds later, Dana’s car on the outside. Paul was hospital about one hour before At The Pit WESTERN CONFERENCE W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 46 18 6 98 260 216 Honda-powered Panoz just passing or had just the start of the race. Albuquerque, N.M. Southwest Division Tampa Bay 38 28 5 81 224 225 Maryland (31-4) vs. Utah (27-6), 4 p.m. WLPctGB Atlanta 35 30 6 76 237 240 slammed into Carpenter’s passed, but I think it would be He said he was relieved x-Dallas 54 16.771 — Florida 31 30 9 71 202 216 BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL x-San Antonio 54 16.771 — Dallara-Honda at nearly full conjecture and probably very that his stepson escaped seri- Washington 23 38 9 55 201 271 Semifinals Memphis 41 29.586 13 speed — about 200 mph. irresponsible for me to try to ous injury. Sunday, March 26 New Orleans 32 35.478 20 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE At Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard Houston 30 40.429 24 Dana’s car nearly split in dissect as to why what hap- “I guess he was pretty Bridgeport, Conn. Northwest Division Central Division Duke 86, Michigan State 61 WLPctGB W L OT Pts GF GA half. The chassis flew about 6 pened, happened. But there lucky,” George said. “It was a Connecticut 77, Georgia 75 Denver 40 31.563 — Detroit 48 15 7 103 262 180 feet off the ground and pieces was no problem with commu- hard hit.” Championship Utah 32 37.464 7 Nashville 42 21 8 92 226 203 Tuesday, March 28 Minnesota 29 41.414 10 1/2 Columbus 28 40 3 59 181 249 were strewn down the track. It nication.” Dana is the first IRL driver At Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard Seattle 28 41.406 11 Chicago 21 38 11 53 180 244 Bridgeport, Conn. Portland 20 50.286 19 1/2 St. Louis 20 37 12 52 178 251 nearly turned over, but landed The Rahal Letterman team killed since Tony Renna died Duke (29-3) vs. Connecticut (32-4), TBA Pacific Division Northwest Division on its wheels before sliding to withdrew Patrick and Rice in a crash during testing at the WLPctGB W L OT Pts GF GA SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL Phoenix 47 21.691 — Calgary 39 24 8 86 187 181 a halt. from the Toyota Indy 300, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Semifinals L.A. Clippers 41 28.594 6 1/2 Colorado 39 25 7 85 251 218 Saturday, March 25 L.A. Lakers 37 34.521 11 1/2 Vancouver 38 28 6 82 228 222 “I really don’t know at this a moment of silence was in October 2003. At AT&T Center Sacramento 35 35.500 13 Edmonton 35 24 12 82 227 228 point what happened or who observed before the start of The last NASCAR driver San Antonio Golden State 30 38.441 17 Minnesota 32 32 7 71 203 190 LSU 66, DePaul 56 Pacific Division was at fault,” said George, the 300-mile race. Otherwise, killed was Dale Earnhardt in Stanford 88, Oklahoma 74 x-clinched playoff spot W L OT Pts GF GA Championship y-clinched division Dallas 48 20 3 99 235 186 who founded the IRL in 1995. the prerace ceremonies, February 2001, and the last Monday, March 27 Anaheim 37 21 12 86 214 192 “It’s just a real shame. I don’t including the introduction of driver to die in Formula One At AT&T Center Sunday’s Games San Jose 36 24 10 82 227 210 San Antonio Indiana 92, Philadelphia 79 Los Angeles 38 28 5 81 232 238 know that it was inexperience. the remaining 17 drivers, went was Ayrton Senna in May LSU (30-3) vs. Stanford (26-7), TBA Milwaukee 125, Toronto 116, OT Phoenix 33 34 4 70 214 234 Minnesota 98, New York 94 I don’t want to say anything according to schedule. 1994. THE FINAL FOUR Chicago 101, Boston 97 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss about that.” Several drivers dedicated It is the third racing death At TD Banknorth Garden Memphis 102, Charlotte 95 or shootout loss. Boston Cleveland 104, Houston 102, OT x-clinched playoff spot Both drivers were flown by their race to Dana, but the at the Homestead track — Semifinals Orlando 108, Atlanta 101 Sunday, April 2 New Jersey 79, Detroit 74 Sunday’s Games helicopter to a Jackson fatality didn’t slow them John Nemechek was killed in Cleveland champion vs. Albuquerque champion, Seattle 106, San Antonio 102 Dallas 3, Calgary 2 Memorial Hospital in Miami, down a bit. The crowd was on a NASCAR truck race in 7 or 9:30 p.m. Golden State 90, Sacramento 83 San Jose 5, Chicago 4, OT Bridgeport champion vs. San Antonio champion, L.A. Clippers 97, Portland 83 Montreal 6, Pittsburgh 5 where Dana was pronounced its feet for the final 20 laps February 1997 and Jeff 7 or 9:30 p.m. New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. Toronto 4, New Jersey 3 At TD Banknorth Garden Monday’s Games Edmonton at Colorado, 6 p.m. dead about two hours after the and the spectacular finish. The Clinton died in a Grand Am Boston Indiana at Miami, 4:30 p.m. Monday’s Games 10:03 a.m. crash. IRL officials winning margin of 0.0147- sports car event at the track in Championship Phoenix at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m. Florida at Boston, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 New Orleans at Utah, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 4 p.m. said tests revealed no injuries seconds was the ninth closest March 2002. Semifinal winners, 8:30 p.m. Washington at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Detroit at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Charlotte, 4:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Florida’s sophomores were straight trip to the NCAA Patriot simply too strong for the last tournament under coach Billy Wildcats swim at Fairfield No. 1 seed standing. Donovan, but so many of his Continued from Page 6 Noah had 21 points, 15 previous teams — minus the The Daily Journal hunt than they have been in miserable but the kids seemed never won an NCAA tourna- rebounds and five blocks to national runner-up in 2000 — FAIRFIELD – At Fairfield the past.” like they had fun,” Panttaja lead the third-seeded Gators. failed to fulfill their potential High School’s Falcon Relays, At Fairfield, Leland High said. “It’s more of a team ment game until it beat half of last year’s Final Four — Fellow sophomore Al Horford in the postseason. the Ukiah swim team got a School was both the boys and building thing than a competi- added 12 points and 15 This tight group of sopho- quick tune-up Saturday as it girls team champion. Ukiah tion. It was a good situation Michigan State and No. 3 seed prepares to dive back into did not place on the boys side, for everybody to bond a little North Carolina — back-to- rebounds and Taurean Green mores, led by the fiery, pony- North Bay League play. and was eighth on the girls bit and become a little bit back in the first two rounds. scored 19 points for the tailed Noah, vowed to change The Ukiah girls team is 3-0 side. The Wildcats did not use more of a group.” Now it can say it has beaten Gators (31-6), who will play that after bonding during their in the NBL and the boys are 2- a complete lineup for either Panttaja said junior all-star the last two national champi- No. 11 seed George Mason first few weeks on campus. 1. team, and swam several relays Tucker Mattern excelled on ons — Connecticut and North next Saturday in the national Despite a second-round loss “Both teams have been in the co-ed portion of the the boys side, and Elley Carolina. semifinals in Indianapolis. in the tournament last year to pretty impressive,” said Ukiah meet, for which scores were Cannon did well for the girls. Rudy Gay scored 20, and Villanova star Randy Foye Villanova, the Gators are a head coach Lee Panttaja. “It’s not kept. Ukiah returns to the pool Jeff Adrien had a career-high fouled out with 28.9 seconds nation-best 15-1 in March nice to see, because both of “We had some really good Wednesday, hosting a 17 points for Connecticut (30- left and walked slowly to the over the last two years. them are a little more in the times, the weather was pretty Humboldt County co-op team. 4), which never could put bench to hug his coaches and Noah and Horford were too together a complete game in teammates with tears stream- tough for the Wildcats to use the tournament. The Huskies ing down his face. He carried much of the flashy, four-guard had to rally from double-digit the Wildcats (28-5) for the attack for which they are Warriors snap Kings streak second-half deficits to beat second time in three days, known. Foul trouble made it By GREG BEACHAM scored 24 points for the tie it with 1:38 left. Troy Albany and Washington and without any help from fellow impossible in the second half, senior Allan Ray. as Foye drew his third at the The Associated Press Kings, who hadn’t lost at Murphy made one free throw barely held off Kentucky. SACRAMENTO — home since Jan. 8 against and rebounded his miss on the Foye had 25 points. Ray 18-minute mark, Kyle Lowry Adonal Foyle scored a sea- Indiana, pounding most of second one, and Richardson Florida 75, Villanova 62 scored 11 points, on 5-for-19 picked up his fourth with 14 son-high 18 points, Mike their opponents during their — who had missed 14 of 18 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — shooting. minutes left and Ray’s third Dunleavy added 17 and the midseason resurgence into the — hit an open 3-pointer to put Joakim Noah and the rest of This was Florida’s eighth came soon after. Golden State Warriors hung Western Conference’s eighth Golden State up 84-80. on to snap the Kings’ 14-game playoff spot. They were 10-0 Bibby missed a layup and home winning streak, beating at Arco Arena with Ron Artest an open 3-pointer after Sacramento 90-83 Sunday — but the star forward’s errat- Richardson’s free throws, night. ic 4-for-20 shooting was a big clinching Golden State’s sixth Jason Richardson added 16 reason for this defeat. victory in the last eight meet- points for the Warriors, who Golden State led 69-54 ings for the Northern blew a 16-point lead in the entering the fourth quarter, but California rivals. Bibby second half before winning Sacramento woke up from scored 22 points on 8-for-23 High Speed Internet for the fifth time in seven three quarters of terrible shooting in Sacramento’s games. Richardson struggled offensive play to make a 21-9 fourth loss in six games. Digital Video Recorder all night with 5-for-19 shoot- run capped by Mike Bibby’s Baron Davis sat out his ing, but hit a 3-pointer with 3-pointer with 3:20 to play, fifth straight game with a High Definition 1:08 to play and added two pulling the Kings within 80- sprained ankle that’s limited Six Packs free throws in the final 77. him for several weeks, but the minute. Artest missed 16 of his first Warriors got several big shots Pilsner Ukiah Get. Watch. Do. What You Want. Shareef Abdur-Rahim 19 shots, but hit a 3-pointer to from Derek Fisher. “To Go” 102 S. State St. Ukiah 1-866-6Adelphia San Jose keeps rolling 468-5898 1060 N. State Street • Ital Love ian Fam With ily By RICK GANO But Chicago’s Jim goal of the game gave the de Sty Ma le The Associated Press Vandermeer was called for Blackhawks a 3-2 lead in the CHICAGO — Tom holding with 26 seconds left second, but the Sharks tied it FREE Preissing scored on a power in regulation, giving the when Nils Ekman took a nice Bring your new pickup with paper license plates play 1:24 into overtime on a Sharks a 4-on-3 power play to pass from Joe Thornton to shot from the high slot Sunday start the extra period and they score from right in front with Lakeport Camper & Truck night and the surging San Jose made it work. just under 2 minutes left in the San Jose had taken a 4-3 period. Sharks beat the Chicago lead when Mark Smith col- The Blackhawks got a rare will buy you lunch on the lake. Blackhawks 5-4. lected a rebound of his own power-play goal in the first Kyle Calder’s power-play miss, skated behind the net from Mikael Holmqvist, who ~ EVERY TRUCK ACCESSORY ~ goal with 1:12 left in regula- and scored on a wraparound redirected Marc Bell’s slap Family Size tion tied it for Chicago at 4. past Khabibulin at 7:33 of the shot from just inside the blue The Blackhawks had a 6-on-4 third period. line for a 2-1 lead. skating advantage after The Sharks have won eight But just 2:17 later, San Lasagna pulling goalie Nikolai of 11. The Blackhawks have Jose’s Steve Bernier pushed a 468-9386 Khabibulin, and Calder tipped lost five straight. rebound past Khabibulin for a Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm •263-7755 in a shot past Vesa Toskala. 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Yet, statistics show that some drivers don't follow the basic tire maintenance check the driveway first guidelines that can help prevent tire fail- instead. If you see oil where ures. According to the Car Care Council, 26 you park your car, you could percent of the vehicles inspected at check- have a potential problem. points during Car Care Month 2004 had low You should have your car Adding a coolant additive to your radiator can dra- air pressure in one or more tires. inspected by a professional. matically reduce heat and extend engine life. "Although today's tires are more techno- logically advanced than ever before, regular To help avoid underinflation, the Rubber Tip #2 Check Your Fluid high-performance synthetic belt fails, you'll be left going visual inspections and maintenance are crit- Manufacturers Association recommends Levels -- All fluid levels motor oil. Synthetic motor nowhere. ical to enabling tires to perform at their checking the air pressure in your tires at oils disperse heat faster and best," said Doug Herberger, GM North least once a month and before every long should be checked and trip. Tires must be checked when they are topped up as needed (engine have a lower coefficient of Tip #6 Inspect Battery America vice president and general manag- er of service and parts operations. cold - that is, before they have run for one oil, transmission, cooling friction than mineral-based Terminals, Hinges and mile. Experts also say you should never system, power steering, motor oils; this helps reduce Latches -- Battery terminals Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure, according to the Rubber "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are brake fluid and washer engine heat. For instance, should be cleaned, tightened hot - it's normal for pressure to build up as high-performance synthetic and lubricated. It's also good Manufacturers Association. Underinflation fluid). Fluids are the or overloading creates excessive stresses a result of driving. lifeblood of your car. motor oil by Royal Purple to clean and lubricate hinges and heat, and can lead to tire failure and a If your tire sustains a blowout while you Purchasing high-quality flu- has been shown to decrease and the hood latch. Make crash. are driving, don't slam on your brakes - that ids and regularly changing engine temperatures up to 12 sure the battery terminals and Changes in outdoor temperature can can cause your car to swerve in the direc- old fluids will improve your percent while improving hold-downs are tight. If cor- affect the rate at which a tire loses air. tion of the blowout. Instead, gently apply car's performance and relia- horsepower and fuel econo- rosion is present, (you'll see Typically, a tire loses one to two pounds of the brakes to regain control and slowly bility. my. (Data on independent white residue cake on the pressure per month, and even more in warm guide the vehicle to a safe area away from testing of their products is battery terminals), clean it weather. the road. Tip #3 Avoid Overheating available at www.royalpur- with a mixture of baking -- Overheating, especially as ple.com.) soda and water, and put on a the weather gets warmer, is set of battery washers to keep the leading cause of pre- Tip #5 Check Your Belts corrosion from coming back. Car Talk: Six Easy Tips ventable breakdowns and and Hoses -- After checking Top any low battery cells Good communication problem, course of action and one of the main areas where and/or adding fluids, check with distilled water. between repair shop and cus- costs before work begins. prevention is much cheaper the belts and hoses. A worn tomer can help automotive than the cure. Simply stated, or loose belt can cause the Tip #7 Check Your Tires - work go smoothly, say the 6. Before you leave, be a fried engine is an expensive engine to overheat. A - Lastly, inspect your tires. experts at the National sure you understand policies repair. If your antifreeze is cracked belt or a hose that is All tires should be properly Institute for Automotive regarding estimates, guaran- more than a couple of years unusually soft or overly hard inflated, including the spare. Service Excellence. Their tees, and acceptable methods old, play it safe and replace needs to be replaced. Make Refer to the sidewall of your advice to car owners: of payment. your antifreeze. You should sure hose clamps are tight, tire for the proper pressure ASE is a nonprofit organi- also consider adding a and check the ends for cracks level. Properly inflated tires 1. Be prepared to describe zation founded to improve the coolant such as Purple Ice(R) or corrosion. Because increase gas mileage, length- any problems. Try to note quality of automotive service to your radiator. It's been extreme heat can cause leaks en tire life, and are much less when the problem occurred ic course of repair. Let the and repair through the volun- shown to reduce engine tem- and other damage, keep an susceptible to blowouts. and whether it is a constant technician diagnose and rec- tary testing and certification perature as much as 30 F or eye out for hard, blistered or problem or happens periodi- ommend a remedy. of automotive technicians. more, and it's commonly spongy hoses. If any of these Properly preparing your cally, such as during braking, ASE-certified technicians used to help cool hot racing warning signs are present, car for summer doesn't under acceleration, etc. 4. Do not be embarrassed wear the blue-and-white ASE engines. It also helps condi- replace the hoses immediate- require a lot of time or tech- to request simple definitions insignia and carry credentials tion seals to prevent leaks. ly. It's also a good idea to nical expertise. The payoff of 2. Carry a written list of of unfamiliar terms. listing their certifications. keep spare belts in your preparation is that your vehi- the symptoms that you can Their employers often display Tip #4 Upgrade Your Oil - trunk, especially if your cle will have a reduced risk give to a service consultant. 5. Don't push for an on- the blue and white ASE sign. - Another way to reduce vehicle has a single serpen- of a breakdown and an the-spot diagnosis. Ask to be Visit www.ase.com for sea- engine heat is to upgrade to tine or multi-v belt. If this improved performance. 3. Do not suggest a specif- called and apprised of the sonal car-care tips and more.

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erhaps you've heard the dawn. and be extra cautious around through an area protected by a expression, "Like a deer An estimated 1.5 million dusk and dawn when deer are fence, maintain your guard. Pin headlights." It is used deer-vehicle crashes occur most active. Fences are proven to reduce to describe a person who has each year in the United States, If you do see a deer on the collisions, but deer do often stopped suddenly or stares resulting in at least $1.1 billion side of the road, slow down, know how to "beat the system" into space when caught off in vehicle damage. Though and anticipate the animal dart- by learning where fences begin guard. The phrase is funny deer are most dangerous in the ing out. Deer seldom travel and end or simply by jumping when used in context to peo- fall mating season, they remain alone, therefore, there could be over them if the fences aren't ple, however, when a real deer active year round, making it several hiding in the woods. tall enough. is caught in headlights, it can crucial to be on the lookout for Females may also be traveling If you do hit a deer, do not be scary for you as a driver and them regardless of the time of with their young who are very touch it. The animal can hurt deadly for the deer. year. skittish. Try honking your horn you or itself if it attempts to The Insurance Institute for During the day and in with one long blast to frighten move. Get your car off the road Highway Safety recently warmer weather (when they the deer away. Swerving or if you can and call the police or released a report stating that in have lighter-colored coats), it flashing your lights can harm your local Department of crashes with animals, deer is easier to see deer near the both you and the deer. You Environmental Protection. were involved in 3 out of 4 road. But at night or during could lose control of your When you get home, report the cases. These accidents cold weather months (when vehicle and hit a tree or anoth- accident to your insurance occurred most frequently in their coats often turn darker er car. Consequently, during agent. Most animal collisions rural areas, on roads with 55 and grey), it's very difficult to the commotion, the deer may are covered under the compre- mph or higher speed limits, spot deer. That's why you get confused as to which way hensive portion of your auto Oh deer! It's important to drive with extreme care in and in darkness or at dusk or should obey the speed limit to run. If you are driving insurance. areas heavily populated by deer. Driving Wet Weather Driving Tips ummer rainstorms can car's windshield and win- pull over and wait for the rain Tips for quickly reduce visibility dows, both inside and out- to ease up. It is best to stop at Sand create dangerous side. If you smoke, take extra a rest area or other protected driving conditions. In stormy care to make sure your interi- location. If the roadside is conditions, it is more difficult or windows are clear of your only option, pull off as Seniors to see other vehicles, road smoke residue build-up. far as possible, preferably signs and the road itself. And 2. Regularly check head- past the end of a guardrail. Take a look behind the when you're driving in the lights, taillights, brake lights Keep headlights on and turn wheels of many cars and rain at night, you must con- and turn signals to make sure on emergency flashers to you're sure to find that a good tend with glare from head- they are working properly. alert other drivers to your portion of the driving public lights and street lights. 3. As soon as rain begins, parked location. are mature drivers. As the To keep safe on the road turn on headlights and wind- 5. In addition to reduced baby boomer population ages, when driving in the rain, shield wipers. Many states visibility, rain creates slip- the percentage of seniors on motorists need to take steps require headlights to be turned pery roads that require the road is sure to increase so they can see and be seen. on when it is raining or if the motorists use extra caution. even more. Thanks to several Follow these wet weather visibility is less than 500 feet. When driving in rain, slow recent medical breakthroughs, safety tips, courtesy of 4. When visibility is so down and increase the dis- seniors are enjoying longer, American Automobile limited that the edges of the tance between vehicles to more independent and pro- Association (AAA). road or other vehicles cannot compensate for reduced tire ductive lives than ever -- and 1. Regularly clean your be seen at a safe distance, traction. continuing to drive. Driving means independence, and people who have driven for most of their lives want to Choose the Right Repair Shop keep that independence as long as possible, especially in With winter winding down, and acceptable methods of suburban and rural areas motorists should start thinking payment. where driving is the only way about taking their vehicles in • Ask if the repair facility to get around. for a check-up and preventive specializes in or if it usually maintenance. Here's advice on handles your type of repair However, despite modern how to choose a repair facility work. medicine, certain conditions from the nonprofit National • Look for signs of profes- like hearing loss, reduced It's important for senior citizens to take care when driving. Institute for Automotive sionalism in the customer ser- reaction time and impaired Service Excellence (ASE), the vice area such as a display of vision can make driving as an mature driver can continue to the sides and behind the car as group that tests and certifies civic, community, or customer older adult more difficult and enjoy his or her freedom. Here a safety precaution. automotive technicians. • Look for a neat, well- service awards. hazardous. That's why safety are some tips from the Canada • When planning trips, • Start shopping for a repair organized facility, with vehi- • Look for evidence of continues to be one of the Safety Council. choose familiar routes and facility before you need one. cles in the parking lot equal in qualified technicians -- certifi- main concerns for seniors on • Get regular vision and avoid dense and/or high-speed • Ask your friends and asso- value to your own and modern cation by ASE, trade-school the road. hearing exams. If necessary, traffic. ciates for their recommenda- equipment in the service bays. diplomas, and certificates of Many compensate for their be sure to wear eyeglasses • Background noise should tions; consult local consumer • Look for a courteous staff, advanced courses. limitations by driving shorter and/or hearing aids. be kept at a minimum. Adjust groups. with a service consultant will- • Look for the ASE sign. distances and avoiding night • Some medications can radio volume, air condition- • Arrange for transportation ing to answer all of your ques- Visit www.ase.com for car- driving, busy highways and affect driving or abilities. Be ing and heater blowing units to the facility in advance so tions. care tips as well as informa- downtown areas. However, aware of any possible side to their lowest settings. you will not feel forced to • Look for policies regard- tion about how consumers other safety precautions can effects. Avoid using a cell phone in choose a shop based on its ing estimated repair costs, benefit from voluntary techni- be taken to ensure that a • Leave space cushions to the car. location. diagnostic fees, guarantees, cian certification.

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River Oak opens registration for fall 2006 classes through March 31 CONTRACTORS GUIDE River Oak Charter School has set open enrollment win- dows when applications for fall 2006 classes will be accept- ed. Feb. 27-March 31 is the next opportunity parents have The Ukiah Daily Journal is proud to submit applications. The school serves a student body of Mendocino County 225 pupils in grades Kindergarten through 8th. New Kindergarten pupils must be a minimum age of 5 to introduce its newest publication: years on or before Dec. 2. Students receive a free, Waldorf- Contractors Guide inspired, public education at River Oak. The curriculum YOUR GUIDE TO FINDING HELP IN MENDOCINO COUNTY draws heavily from the educational model developed by The Mendocino County Rudolph Steiner, where the imagination is fostered and the arts are included as a powerful teaching tool. Future enroll- Contractors Guide! ment windows are scheduled for, April 3 through April 28, May 1 and May 26, and May 30 through June 9. At the end of each period, if there are more applicants than the prede- The Mendocino County Contractors Guide termined capacity for the school, a public random drawing 2006 edition is a comprehensive directory of (lottery) will be held at the Ukiah Senior Center. Classes fill quickly, so parents are encouraged to apply early. Call the licensed contractors located in Mendocino school for further information about the admissions policy, County. Regardless of the kind of work you to obtain an application, or to schedule a tour. The registrar, Lucy Haynes, may be contacted by calling 467-1855 or by are planning to do in or around your home, stopping by the office at 555 Leslie St. (next to the Senior our Contractors Guide will provide you with Center). Sweet Saturdays continue in the children’s room at the names and telephone numbers of Ukiah branch of the Mendocino County Public Library on professionals to help you get started! Saturday, March 1 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Families are invited to look for spring along with “Jack and the In addition, every edition of our Contractors Beanstock”, watch a puppet play, join in circle games, craft a seasonally inspired masterpiece to take home, listen to Guide will be full of current “how-to” tips, stories, and eat a homemade treat. The hosts will be Kayla ideas and articles on topics of interest. With Meadows, River Oak Charter School kindergarten teacher, and Ina Gordon, children’s librarian. This free, family event a circulation of over 12,000 distributed in is co-sponsored by Mendocino County Library and River The Ukiah Daily Journal & throughout Oak Charter School. Everyone is welcome. The Ukiah Mendocino County, you won’t want to miss 2006 DAILY JOURNAL College trustees set 2006 meeting dates this exciting and information-packed guide. The Mendocino College Board of Trustees have set their meeting dates for the year 2006. Meetings will be held at the Ukiah campus Board Room, room 1060, with the excep- Watch for the tion of the June and August meetings.. The June meeting will be held at the Lake Center in Lakeport, and August meeting will be held at the Willits Center. A major change this year is meetings will begin at 5 p.m. MENDOCINO COUNTY (not 6:30 p.m.) unless otherwise noted on the agenda. Board meetings are open to the public and are encouraged to attend. The Board provides a “Guide to Public Participation at Public Board Meetings” on the College’s website at CONTRACTORS GUIDE www.mendocino.edu. The Board of Trustees has two new members joining them following the November elections: Larry MacLeitch, Area No.2 Ukiah; and John Hancock, Area No. 6 Lakeport. coming in April! The other members are Paul Ubelhart, Clerk, Area No. 1 Willits; Joan M. Erikson, President, Area No. 3 Ukiah; Janet Chaniot, Area No. 5 Potter Valley; Gary Taylor, Vice Some of the advertisers appearing President, Area No. 7 Kelseyville; Wade Koeninger, Area No. 4 Hopland; and student Trustee Jaclyn Vogel. in the Contractors Guide: Board meetings for 2006 begin at 5 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 1, Ukiah; March 1, Ukiah; April 5, Ukiah; May 10, Ukiah; June 7, Lakeport; July 5, Ukiah; Aug. 16, Willits; Sept.20, Ukiah; Oct. 4, Ukiah; Nov. 1, Ukiah; and Dec.6, Ukiah (Annual Organizational Meeting). K & T Rising Doors Workshop Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Board Room; and Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Board Room. 462-8489 Additional information regarding the Board of Trustees is available online at www.mendocino.edu. Home Audio Video Angela Dauer is in her sec- Bonded ond semester of Spanish at the By dfm Car Stereo college, while also in the 462-2626 Continued from Page 3 Math, Engineering & Science Achievement Program and Since 1977 never took Spanish in high Mini Corp. Her goal is to school but is now firmly on become a math teacher. Math the bilingual path in her fourth may be her first love, but she semester at the college. is developing Spanish lan- Mother and daughter both guage skills as a special talent. participated in the 2005 Stephanie Paige was a win- Oaxaca study/travel program. ner in the 2005 Miss Redwood Valley, Ca. Becoming a nurse has plen- Mendocino competition. 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DIRECTIONS: A. Using each "Chaos Grid" number with its letter one time, arrange the numbers with their letters for the "Order Grid" so each vertical column, horizontal row, and two diagonals each ADD to numbers inside thick lined cells. B. Some correct numbers with their letters have been put into the "Order Grid" to get you started. Also, above the "Order Grid" is a "Decoded Message" clue. C. After you have solved the "Order Grid" doing as direction "A" says, put the let- ters from horizontal rows, from left to right, under "Decoded Message" and make words to form the answer.

CHAOS GRID THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 34 -16 42 35 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion BAAA 42 30 -12 34 Unscramble these four Jumbles, NMHP one letter to each square, -3 35 -4 -15 ASJD to form four ordinary words. -11 -11 -10 30 ERHO NYVER CLUE: BIBLE CHARACTERS ORDER GRID 50

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ANSWERS IN NEXT EDITION © 2006 Robert Barnett www.jumble.com DILPIM Answers to Previous Now arrange the circled letters Learning Challenger to form the surprise answer, as DRUMMOND'S THISTLE suggested by the above cartoon. 14 60 69 -5 DRUM Answer: “ ” 36 28 18 56 MOND 15 52 40 31 (Answers tomorrow) STH I Jumbles: GAUZE CHUTE BANISH NOTIFY 73 -2 11 56 Saturday’s STLE Answer: A blemish before the big dance can be — 3/25/2006 TOUGH TO FACE Daughter-in-law is having a hard time with husband’s family

Dear Annie: My husband’s family recently liked a boy. ones we have.” moved to our city. We are the exact opposites However, it’s the rude comments from oth- Dear Annie: I had to write in response to of them. My husband and I are college grads, ANNIE’S MAILBOX ers that are starting to get to me. When people the woman who had been married for 40 years each with a good career, strong work/moral ask if I know the sex of the baby, I answer very to “a man who suffered from depression, poor ethics, great friends, and blessed to do much of By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar happily, “It’s a girl.” I can’t keep track of how self-esteem and a persecution complex,” and what we want. many people respond, “Sorry it’s not a boy this was elated when he finally died. She said he Enter his dysfunctional family -- his mother admirable, but you tolerate them because they time.” If that’s not bad enough, they say it right had smothered all the joy out of her home and and sister, and his sister’s husband. All are are family. You don’t have to like them, you in front of my other girls. made her and her children miserable. extremely co-dependent on one another and don’t have to condone the way they behave, My youngest child hears a lot of these com- If the marriage was so awful and her chil- spend much of their time trying to find better and you don’t have to spend a lot of time in ments and is now asking, “Mommy, why do dren were suffering, I’m wondering why she ways to live off the government. I loathe that their company. But you married someone who you need another girl?” Even at the doctor’s stayed in it for 40 years. Why didn’t she pack mentality and am finding it increasingly diffi- was raised by this bunch, and he might want to office, some guy was in the waiting room brag- her bags and leave when the children were cult to be in their presence. What, if anything, maintain a certain level of closeness. Please ging that he’s finally getting his boy because grown? can be done with this situation? -- Daughter-in- respect that, even if you don’t agree, and be as the first three girls were really awful to deal She talks about his mental illness as if it Law civil as you can for his sake. with. were something he enjoyed doing just to pun- Dear DIL: It might help to remember that Dear Annie: My husband and I are expect- Why can’t people just say, ish her. Did she do anything to alleviate his your in-laws do not have to be a reflection on ing our third child, and we already know it is a “Congratulations”? No one should express dis- pain, or did she just make it worse? The ven- omous tone of her letter makes me suspect that you and the way you choose to live your life. girl. It is our third girl. I’m delighted and so is may about a baby’s impending arrival, or she was the cause of some of his problems. 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190-06 189-06 July 1, 2006-. New hotel businesses within the District 202-06 LOST & 3-20,27,4-3/06 3-20,27,4-3/06 shall not be exempt from the 3-24,27/06 PUBLIC NOTICE 30 FOUND Notice of Public Hearing- Mendocino County assessment. TRUSTEE’S SALE Public Notice FOUND: Board of Supervisors SECTION 9 DATE,TIME, AND PLACE OF PUBLIC On April 11, 2006 at the hour of 10.:00 a.m., at the Pursuant to Chapter 10, commencing with 21700 of 191-06 Female Puppy. Board of Supervisors Chambers, 501 Low Gap MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE main entrance to the Mendocino County Courthouse, the Business & Professional Code, NOTICE 3-20,27,4-3,10/06 Tri color btwn located at 100 North State St. in City of Ukiah, County HEREBY GIVEN, that C & M Mini-Storage, 297 FICTITIOUS Road, Room 1070 Ukiah, California Public Meeting: Notice is hereby given that the Board 7-9 mo. old Mendocino County Lodging Business of Supervisors shall conduct a public meeting on April of Mendocino,State of California, PRIME PACIFIC, Brush St., Ukiah, Ca 95482 (707) 462-1299, will BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Call to ID. vic. of Improvement District 4, 2006.The public meeting will commence at or about a corporation, as Trustee will sell at public auction, to cause to be sold to the general public by oral File No.: 2006-F0196 Calpella Central Ave. Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. at the Fort Bragg Town Hall, 363 North Main the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United auction at 9:00 a.m., Friday March 31, 2006 the THE FOLLOWING near freeway. A PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO Street, Fort Bragg, California.The subject of the public States, all payable at the time of sale, real property property described as furniture, household goods, PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Call to ID DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A meeting will be the Mendocino County Lodging Business situated in the County of Mendocino, State of appliances, tools & miscellaneous. DOING BUSINESS AS: 485-8041 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITHIN Improvement District. California, commonly known as 1134 Incline Drive, Ukiah, Name Unit # SUNNY’S DONUT II THE BOUNDARIES OF THE UNINCORPORATED Public Meeting: Notice is hereby given the Board of California, and is more particularly described as follows: Lisa Arredondo 40 1260 A. South State Street HELP PORTION OF THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO AND Supervisors shall conduct a public meeting on April Lot 32, as numbered and designated upon the Map Jody Brewer 46 WANTED of Vineyard View Estates, Unit 4, Phase 2, filed for Jason Anderson 81 Ukiah, CA 95482 120 THE INCORPORATED AREA THE CITY OF FORT 11, 2006. The public meeting will occur at a regular Hor Ith NCO EHS-CookWlts BRAGG, THE CITY OF POINT ARENA, THE CITY meeting of the Board of Supervisors to commence at record July 29, 1987 in Map Case 2, Drawer 46, Kristy Frease 102 Page 10, Mendocino County records and amended Judy Lewis256 190 Washington Court For Sub List & Open OF UKIAH, AND THE CITY OF WILLITS TO or about 10:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors #G Positions. Cook I-II PROVIDE FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS Chambers at 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, Ukiah, by Certificate of Correction recorded August 26, Jennilee Edwards 322 Jeanne Ansaldo 617 Ukiah, CA 95482 to prep nutritious meals ON SPECIFIED HOTEL BUSINESSES CONDUCTED California. The subject of this public meeting shall be 1988 in Book 1704, Page 621, Mendocino County Donalee Brown 630 Lee Ourn for I/T cter. Exp in large WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT, CLASSIFYING HOTEL FOR the consideration of adoption of the Resolution of Intention Records. APN: 001-490-21-00 (If a street address or common designation of property Julie Hutchins 1281 1605 Hardt St. scale cooking & basic SUCH PURPOSES, DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES that in part shall fix the time and place for a public math skills.$9.82- is shown in this notice, no warranty is given as to its LeighAnn Moody 1296 Loma Linda, CA 92354 OF THE PROPOSED AREA, THE AUTHORIZED USES hearing to consider the establishment of the District $10.73/hr completeness or correctness.) Landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. This business is conducted TO WHICH THE PROPOSED REVENUES SHALL BE on May 9, 2006 at a regular meeting of the Board of All positions include The total amount of the unpaid obligation, together Purchases must be made for entire unit with cash by co-partners The PUT, THE RATE OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, FIXING Supervisors to commence at or about 10:00 A.M., in benefits. Must with reasonable estimate of the costs, expenses and only and paid for at the time of sale. All purchased registrant commenced to THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF A HEARING TO the Supervisor’s Chambers at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, complete NCO app. advances at the time of the initial publication of this goods are sold “as is” and must be removed from transact business under the BE HELD BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF California. incl. transcripts. notice is $203,575.43. the premises by 6:00 p.m. on the date of sale. Sale fictitious business name or SUPERVISORS TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that the Board (707) 462-1954 x 302 The sale will be made without covenant or warranty subject to cancellation in the event of settlement names listed above on OF SUCH DISTRICT, AND DIRECTING THE GIVING of Supervisors of Mendocino County will hold a public or www.ncoinc.org regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to satisfy between Landlord and obligated party. Auction March 13, 2006. OF NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING. hearing on May 9, 2006.The public hearing will occur Closes 5pm 4/3 the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power conducted pursuant to Sec. 2328 of the Auctioneer: Endorsed-Filed on March SECTION 1 AUTHORITY AND INTENTION at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors to (postmarks not of the sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed Robert McCarthy, Bond # 0347716 14, 2006 at the Mendocino The County of Mendocino hereby declares its commence at or about 10:00 A.M., in the Board of accepted). EOE by RICHARD DENNIS MOORE, Trustee of the Richard County Clerks Office. intention to establish the Mendocino County Lodging Supervisors Chambers at 501 Low Gap Road, 203-06 /s/Hor Ith Dennis Moore trust dated 6/15/04, as Trustor, to FIRTS Business Improvement District under the Parking and Room 1070, Ukiah, California. The public hearing is 3-27,4-3,10/06 HOR ITH $8- $10.75 hr. AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation, Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, being part to take action on the proposed establishment of the NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE MORNING, EVE. & as trustee, for the benefit and security of HAZEL MOORE, 6 of Division 18 of the District. CASE NO.: SCUK CVPB ’06-24808 NIGHT SHIFTS an unmarried woman, as Beneficiary, dated October Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 through At the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors shall To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent 10 NOTICES No exp. Pd. training 24,2005, and recorded October 31,2005,in Document provided. Cooking, 36551 of said California Streets and Highways Code hear and consider all protests against the establishment creditors, and persons who may otherwise be Annual Meeting No:2005-23635, Official Records of Mendocino cleaning, driving & of the State of California, as amended. of the District area, the extent of the area, or the furnishing interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHLOE DAVIS, Potter Valley Comm. County, and said property will be sold “as is” and no providing living skills SECTION 2 NAME of specified types of improvements or activities CHLOE E. DAVIS, CHLOE EVELYN DAVIS, and Health Ctr., Mon., April warranty or representation is made concerning its present assist. to adults w/ The name of the proposed business improvement district within the area directed at increasing tourism. CHLOE 3rd @ 6:30 pm, 10261 condition. developmental is the “Mendocino County Lodging Business Protests may be made orally or in writing by any interested ANDERSON Main Street PV. NOTICE OF PROPERTY OWNER-YOU ARE IN disabilities. Will Improvement District” hereinafter referred to as the person and must be filed with the County Clerk of the A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: Community members DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October consider resp. Hi. Schl. “District”. Board of Supervisors at 501 Low Gap Road, Room ROBERT ANDERSON in the Superior Court of California, welcome. 24, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT County of Mendocino. Sr. 485-0165, 468-0602 SECTION 3 AUTHORIZED USES 1070, Ukiah, California at or before the time fixed for YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: E Center’s Migrant The proposed authorized activities to which the proposed public hearing. Protests to the regularity or sufficiency P/T Position SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE ROBERT ANDERSON be appointed as personal Head Start revenue shall be put are as follows: of the proceedings shall be in writing and shall clearly Cultural Center Lake NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU representative to administer the estate of the announces sponsorship (a) The general promotion of hotel tourism to benefit set forth the irregularity or defect to which the objection Mendocino SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. decedent. of the Child Care Food the businesses within the District, to include costs and is made. Written protests may be withdrawn at any time Representative PRIME PACIFIC was substituted as trustee under that THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, Program.The Program activities as specified in the annual report that will be before the conclusion of the public hearing. Each written Assistant 9am-5pm. certain document recorded December 15,2005, in if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils is available without prepared by an advisory board and adopted annually protest shall be sufficient to identify the business and, work with army Corp of Document No.2005-271769, Official Records of are available for examination in the file kept by the court. charge to all eligible by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino. if the person submitting the written protest is not shown engineers. Must be Mendocino County. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the participants. Children able to work every (b) Activities which benefit businesses located in the on the official records of the County as owner of the The address and telephone number of the trustee is: estate under the Independent Administration of are served the same other weekend. Call district, including the marketing of the District in order business, the protest shall contain or be accompanied PRINE PACIFIC, Post Office box 177, 445 North state Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal meal at no separate 485+8723 for to benefit tourism, to include costs and activities as by written evidence that the person submitting the written Street, Ukiah California 95482; Telephone: (707) 468- representative to take many actions without obtaining charge. “The U.S. information. Deadline specified in the annual report that will prepared by an protest is the owner of the business. Written protests 5300. court approval. Before taking certain very important Department of March 28, 2006 5pm advisory board and be adopted annually by the Board that do not comply with this provision shall not be counted Notice of Default and election to sell the described real actions, however, the personal representative will be Agriculture (USDA) of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino in determining a majority protest. property under the mentioned deed of trust was recorded required to give notice to interested persons unless prohibits discrimination ACCOUNTING SECTION 4 DISTRICT If written protests are received from the owners of on December 15, 2005, in Document No. 2005-27170, they have waived notice or consented to the proposed in all its programs and CLERK A description of the District as proposed is as follows: businesses in the unincorporated area District which Official Records of Mendocino County. action).The independent administration authority will activities on the basis Exp. in A/P or A/R All that area within the unincorporated area of the will pay 50% or more of the assessments proposed The name, address, and telephone number of the be granted unless an interested person files an objection of race, color, national good office skills & County of Mendocino, and the incorporated areas of to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to Beneficiary (or Beneficiary’s agent) at whose request to the petition and shows good cause why the court origin, gender, age, computer literate. the City of Fort Bragg, City of Point Arena, City of Ukiah, reduce the protests to less than 50%, no further this sale is to be conducted is: HAZEL MOORE, P.O. should not grant the authority. disability, political beliefs MAINT/SERVICE and the City of Willits, California. proceedings to create the specified business Box 863, Ukiah CA 95482, telephone: (707) 462-0126. A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 28, or religion.” Persons TECH TRAINEE SECTION 5 LEVY OF ASSESSMENT improvement area or to levy the proposed assessment, Dated: March 16, 2006 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept.: E, located at: with disabilities who Assists with repair & It is proposed that an assessment as described below shall be taken for a period of one year from the date PRIME PACIFIC, INC. COURTHOUSE, 100 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 require alternate means preventive maint., in Section 6 shall be imposed on hotel businesses within of the finding of a majority protests by the Board of /s/Mary F. Morris IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you for communication or facility maint, the district. Such assessment is to be imposed at the Supervisors. MARY F. MORRIS should appear at the hearing and state your objections program information electrical exp. a plus. rate hereinafter set forth. In considering written protests submitted by owners President-Trustee or file written objections with the court before the hearing. (Braille, large print, Wage DOE. Great SECTION 6 CLASSIFICATIONS OF HOTEL of lodging businesses in the incorporated cities (City Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. audio tape, etc.) should benefits. EOE. Send BUSINESSES AND ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED of Fort Bragg, City of Point Arena, City of Ukiah, or 197-06 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor contact USDA’s resume or The operators of hotels benefiting from tourist visits the City of Willits) to the formation of the District, the 3-27,4-3,10,17/06 of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court TARGET Center at apply METALfx, 300 and operating in the district will be assessed a share Board shall separately determine the number of written CITATION FOR PUBLICATION and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed 202-720-2600 (voice E. Hill Rd. of the costs of the aforementioned services, activities protests submitted by lodging business owners within UNDER WELFARE AND by the court within four months from the date of first & TDD).” to file a Willits, CA 95490 and programs accordingly. the boundaries of each city. If written protests are received INSTITUTIONS CODE issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the discrimination complaint, 456-2175 The proposed assessment for the District shall be an from lodging businesses operators which will pay more SECTION 294 California Probate Code.The time for filing claims will write USDA, Director, ACCOUNTING/ initial 1% levy on gross hotel room revenue before taxes. than fifty percent (50%) of the assessments proposed Case Number: 514904C not expire before four months from the hearing date Office of Civil Rights, MARKETING The levy shall not apply to other sales on the hotel to be levied within the boundaries of the city where CC No. 03-64684 noticed above. Room 326-W, Whitten ASSISTANT premises. the business conducts businesses, then the Board of SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you Bldg, 14th & SAN DIEGO, 2851 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, Mendocino Transit "Hotel" means any structure or any portion of any structure Supervisors shall declare lodging businesses in the are a person interested in the estate, you may file with Independence Ave., CA 92123, JUVENILE DIVISION the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) SW Washington, DC Authority, the which is occupied or intended or designed for incorporated city excluded from the District and ineligible CASE NAME: JULIO ANAYA of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets 29250-9410 or call transportation provider occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping to benefit from the activities of the District. 1.To: DAVID ERNESTO MEJIA-ARTEGA aka DAVID or of any petition or account as provided in Probate 202-720-5964 (voice of Bus and Dial-A-Ride for purposes and includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or Within one year from receipt of a signed petition protesting MEJIA aka DAVID ERNESTO MEJIA aka DAVID Mendocino County is house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging houses, the assessment and requesting the removal from the ARTEGA aka DAVID ERNESTO ARTEGA aka Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form & TDD). USDA is an is available from the court clerk. equal opportunity seeking a rooming houses, apartment house, dormitory, public District boundaries by owners of lodging businesses ERNESTO MEJIA aka ERNESTO MEJIA-ARTEGA Finance/Personnel and or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed in an incorporated city who will pay more than fifty percent aka DAVID MEJIA-ARTEAGA aka DAVID ARTEAGA ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: provider and employer. Donald J. McMullen For more information Marketing/Planning location, or other similar structure or portion thereof. (50%) of the assessments proposed to be levied in and anyone claiming to be a parent of: JULIO ANAYA Asst.The position will born on: MAY 11, 1998, at: UNKNOWN LOCATION, 445 N. State Street contact E Center’s SECTION 7 ADMINISTRATION that incorporated city boundary, the Board shall remove require a diversified HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA Ukiah, CA 95482 Head Start program The Board of Supervisors shall appoint an advisory the incorporated city and all lodging businesses contained person to perform both 2. A hearing will be held on: MAY 30, 2006 at: 8:30 (707) 468-9271 Office at 530-741-2995; board for the purpose of preparing an annual report therein from the District pursuant to such procedures accounting, administrative, that will specify the activities, programs, expenses and prescribed by law, including Streets & Highways Code a.m. in Dept: 2 located at court address above. /s/Donald McMullen 1128 Yuba Street, 3. At the hearing the court will consider the marketing and planning services to be provided and the amount of assessments section 36550. DONALD MCMULLEN Marysville, 95901 recommendations of the social worker or probation duties. Applicant should necessary to carry out the annual report. The SECTION 10 PUBLICATIONS AND MAILING OF officer. have experience in payroll, advisory board shall present the annual report for NOTICE 4. The social worker or probation officer will accounts payable, cash PERSONALS consideration of adoption by the Board of Supervisors Pursuant to Section 36523.5 of the California Streets recommend that your child be freed from your legal 20 counting, spreadsheets, of the County of Mendocino.The Board of Supervisors and Highways Code, the County of Mendocino has custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court Birds fly into toxic air and word processing. This of the County of Mendocino shall provide for the published the first of three consecutive notice of the follows the recommendation, all your parental rights Ukiah Daily die, Mad Cows eat toxics position is Full-time at 40 administration of the area’s activities by entering into public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation to the child will be terminated. that fall from the sky. hours weekly. The pay a contract with the Mendocino County Lodging Association commencing at least forty-five (45) days in advance 5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to Journal Frances range is $13.88 to $17.89 (the “MCLA”), a California non-profit corporation with of the public hearing. The first notice of the public hearing present evidence, and you have the right to be LOST & per hour. Accounting and represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney a 501(c)(6) federal status, to was published on March 20, 2006 and consecutive 30 FOUND computer experience administer the proceeds of the proposed assessment, notice of the public hearing shall be published on March and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint Delivered required. Excellent Found Very Sweet as set forth in the annual report. 27, 2006, and April 3, 2006. an attorney for you. benefits. Apply at neutered male possibly SECTION 8 PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS – The County of Mendocino shall mail a copy of the 6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order MTA may be final. to Your Dobie Cross brown EFFECTIVE DATE Resolution of Intention, first-class postage prepaid, to 241 Plant Rd. Ukiah. 7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or w/tan markings found 2 EOE. Position will The percentage rate of assessment shall be an initial each owner of a hotel business in the proposed District not you are present. mi out Boonville Rd. Door remain open 1% levy on gross hotel room revenue before taxes. as described herein upon adoption of the Resolution. Date: MAR 16, 2006 Missing owners terribly until filled. The levy shall not apply to other sales on the hotel Said mailing shall be completed at least seven (7) days By NANCY M. PUMPHREY, Deputy 462-6626 or premises.The percentage rate of the assessment shall after the Board of Supervisor’s adoption of the Resolution Request for Accommodations 272-6810 BARTENDER/ be determinedannually, with the collection of the individual in accordance with Section 36523(c) of the California Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real- TASTING ROOM. PT assessments proposed hereunder to be quarterly. If Streets and Highways Code. time captioning, or sign language interpreter services position. Must be 21 the District is established, the effective date for By are available if you ask at least five days before the Anderson Valley commencement of the assessment imposed on the Tony Shaw proceeding. Contact the clerk's office or go to 468-0123 Brewing Boonville operators of the businesses in the proposed District Economic Development Coordinator www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms for Request for 895-2337 will be County of Mendocino Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Order (form MC-410). (Civil Code, Sec. 54.8.) fx 895-2353 14- MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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Submit position. more hours in exchange for work. 743- m or MSW & experience support skills. 1 yr. & 2 yrs in Mental instructional program resume, DMV print-out, could be available 1959 with children in FULL CHARGE clerical experience Health related field. w/in State guidelines. drug and alocholol test ADMINISTRATIVE upon mental health or BOOKKEEPER required.for info call Must pass fingerprint 1 yr exp wkg with required. Reply to: PO WANTED TO SUPPORT request. Will Train. rehabilitative setting. Brewery has (707) 467-5866 clearance pre-emp. preschool-age Box 234, Ukiah,CA. 380 SHARE RENT American AgCredit, a For more info call $18 to $21 per hour; immediate opening for or go to: physical & TB before children req’d. 6 ECE 95482. Deadline- House Priv..$435- progressive Sharon @ 462-8864 or UKIAH FT dependable www.mss.ca.gov to 3/31/06. $480/mo incl util. 1 agricultural lender, depending on hire. Valid CDL, clean units pref’d or 140 Zinfandel experienced apply at 1349 S. Dora “Career Opportunities” education and DMV. Please fax completed w/in 1 yr of TRUE TO LIFE pers only Dep + Ref seeks individual for St., Ukiah Ca. Closes 4/7/06 1bd 1 ba. $640. experience. Benefits. bookkeeper. 17700 resume Attn: HR employment. CHILDREN’S req N/S.462-5674 pm Ukiah office to Hwy 253 in Boonville 463-3300 for MACHINIST OFFICE POSITIONS Coordinator (707) Mendocino County SERVICES prepare loan 895-2337 1701 Tanya Ln. 1bd Room in nice quiet & application packet. Exp. manual eng. lathe or IN FORT BRAGG 462-6994 Office of seeks 2 additional documents, review fx 895-2353 1 ba. $640. beautiful house $550/mo and monitor loan Apply by 3/31/06 qualified, dedicated Busy office looking for or mail to: Education homes for Shelter Care General Office program all util inc. 621-2899/463- files, and handle trainee. Long-term energetic, organized, P.O. Box 422 Ukiah, For an application CENTURY 21 Counter & Laundry CPU/Customer commitment. Wages CA 95482. EOE packet visit N. County & Coast 1228p other aspects of loan detail oriented office Les Ryan Realty position now open. Service, exp. req. pending exp.. Benefits. N. www.mcoe.us/jobs areas. Applicants need servicing. Reqs: HS manager and accounts to have at least 1 spare Property Management Room w/own bath in Apply @ Career position, Ukiah area. Send ROP TEACHER- 707-467-5012 diploma and receivable collection bdrm to house a child 468-0463 Lg. house overlooking Norge Cleaners w/vacation, holidays, resume to McIntyre, BASIC SKILLS DEADLINE: 4/4/06 experience clerk. Must be able to for up to 30 days. Lake Mendo. $475/mo. DATA ENTRY benefits, 8-5 M-F, 3901 Ridgewood Rd., PT (16 hrs/wk; documenting multi-task and have Guaranteed monthly Ukiah 3bdrm +xtra rm. 1 707-485-1755 must be able to lift up varied hrs/days) Substance Abuse allotment. Generous commercial & mtg. PROCESSOR - for local Willits, 95490 computer experience. 1/2 bth Condo W/D H-U, to 50 lbs, good $26.52-$44.15/hr. Counselor Position increase upon loans or related field. flooring company. Prior Maintenance Competitive pay and all new $975. 707-367- NEW & USED working Under general CAADAC eligible placement. Income tax- Proficient in Word exp. desired. Strong Associate benefits. Please call for 0302 400 EQUIPMENT computer skills & attention cond., w/estab., supervision of position available exempt. Exp. with and Excel, able to Busy Prop. Mgt. firm appointment. children req. Parents will Ingersoll-Rand Air stable company. Regional for outpatient CD UP TO 1 MO. manage changing to detail required. Fax seeks motivated, 707-964-2391 receive training, + Social Compressor12 1/2 hp Salary range: Occupational treatment program at RENT FREE!!! priorities and resume & salary dependable, individual Worker, in-home support gas pwrd electric start. $8.50 to $11/hr. Program (ROP) Long Valley Health Roomy 2 bd. deadlines. Must be requirements to: 707- w/basic construction & respite. Need 1 or 2- Like new Send resume to 1268 Director, instruct Center. Send resume parent homes, with 1 upstairs apt. w/ professional, 436-9620 or email: exp. for F/T position. $1500 obo 485-0243 S. State St. youth in basic skills to: Dr. Jill Gover at parent home full time. lovely view. Newly customer and detail tiffanyk@campbellscarpet. Must have reliable remediation. Reg. LVHC - PO Box 870 Home with no more than renovated & avail. oriented. American com. vehicle & valid DL. On-Site Apartment Graveyard shift teaching cred. req’d. Laytonville, CA 95454. 1 biological child now! $725/mo. 460 APPLIANCES AgCredit offers a Benefit pkg avail. Management WORKING with kids, 2yrs teaching or work 984-6131 x 129 considered. Selzer Realty USED competitive salary, Apply at Selzer Prop. Mgt. firm seeks Retirees invited to small homelike w/youth preferred. www.longvalley.org. 468-0411 APPLIANCES great benefits & an environment, good pay Realty 300 E. Gobbi qualified individual/ apply. Contact TLC Day Care Aide Mendocino County Support 707-463-1100 & FURNITURE. excellent work & benefits. Fax resume St., Ukiah team for 68-unit apt. Office of developmentally Lic#236800809 Guaranteed. 485-1216 environment. Send Our Private Non-Public community. Must be APARTMENTS to 463-6957 MASON OR TILE Education disabled resume and cover School (North Haven) friendly, 310 FURNISHED MISC. INSTALLER. For an application in their own home. PT, letter by March 31 to located in Ukiah is Housekeepers, exp. pref. responsible & CHILD Studio Incl util + 480 FOR SALE Journeyman skill packet visit FT & wkends. PU John Somers, seeking a Day Care Apply in person at 101 professional; office & 140 CARE cable. $500/mo + $300 level. F/T-10 mo/yr, www.mcoe.us/jobs application at Firewood American AgCredit, Aide to assist the Day Gregory Lane, Willits. minor maint. skills req. Busy Bees Child Care dep. 2180 S State St. wage up to $19/hr or call Mountain View for Sale $250/cord PO Box 784, Ukiah, Care Manager with Salary + 2 bd. apt. (no has F/T for your child. 462-4476 DOE. Clean DMV 707-467-5012 1000 Sanford Ranch Rd. Call 621-0011 child supervision, and pets please). Visit our 2yrs.+ M-F. CA 95482, jsomers@ INSURANCE AGENT Ukiah. 468-9331. development of 462-7433 office for details & DEADLINE: 4/4/06 agloan.com. Lic. Personal Lines 468-8859 320 DUPLEXES FREE PAINT AA/EOE/M/F. materials and activities. agent for busy prof. MECHANIC for application: Round Table Pizza Telephone Operators. Lic#2300003497 Recycled latex, 5 gal. 2 bd. 351 Creekside, Req: Must be 21 yrs firm, serv. & cross- diesel powered forklift, Realty World Now hiring for eves & Must be computer buckets, white, tan, brown, SERVICES Willits. Lndry rm. No APPLIANCE old, with HS diploma or selling. Strong com. & CASHIERS must pass Selzer Realty wkends. Must be 18 or literate, telephone gray.Tuesdays only, 8am 200 OFFERED pets. Sml. bk yd. Garage. DELIVERY/WAREHOU GED equivilancy; ECE sales skills pref. FT, M- DT & CBC- 300 E. Gobbi St., older. Apply in person answering exp. AM/& to 2pm, 298 Plant Rd., AutoCAD Drafts- $800. 485-0841 SE PERSON F/T units or an Associates F. call 467-0117 Ukiah. between 1-4 @ 292 S. late afternoon shifts Ukiah (behind animal person. 9 yrs exp. position. Tues-Sat. degree is prefd. A Good comp. & ben. State St. avail. May drug test & 2 bdrm triplex fenced shelter). Mendocino P/T Store Clerk Bldg. & landscape Hourly +Benefits. Must minimum of six months [email protected] background check. yd no common walls, Community Health design constr. have CDL & clean experience working in some firearms exp. SCHOOL Apply in person at 516 stove ref AC H20, Sew HOT TUB ‘05 DELUXE Clinic, Inc. knowledge. Katie 743- DMV printout. Must be a childcare center is a LICENSED nec. Must be over 21. PSYCHOLOGIST/ S. School St. Ste A & Gar pd. N/P MODEL Neck jets, therapy Immediate 2857 18 yrs. or older. plus. Fax resume and PHARMACY TECH. Part time Deli Clerk INTERN-SPECIAL 11am thru 4pm. $800/mo +$800dep. seat, never used, wrnty, Openings: can deliver.Worth $5700 Physical exam & drug cover letter to: Salary negotiable. Apply in person EDUCATION The Potter Valley Tribe FINANCIAL 462-1396 Medical Reception Sell: $1750 test reqd. 877-382-7617 with resume School Psychologist SERVICES Willits Pharmacy. 707- Medical Records is currently seeking an 205 380 El Rio Ct. 766-8622 Apply in person: Ref: NH-DCA DIAMOND JIMS $52,620-$67,519 459-6877 Prior exp. Bi-lingual individual. with superb org. BANKRUPTCY 2bd.1.5 ba. $805mo. Pardini Appliance 1204 AES is an EOE. 1294 N. State St. annually (Spanish) preferred and com. skills for Tribal is it for me? Century 21 Les Ryan Rlty ● ● N. State St. LIKE Ukiah Btwn 9 & 3 School Psychologist GUN Delivery Truck Driver $10-$13 + benefits. Administrator. Tribal FREE 468-0463 Ukiah Competitive Wages CHILDREN? Intern Govt and grant writing exp. Fax: 707-468-0793 Painters & Laborers consultation by phone! In Kelseyville Older Full benefits. Must be This might be $35,590-$50,490 pref.The individual should & KNIFE AUTO mklobas@ F/T, current CDL w/clean Atty Ed Dechant 4bd 1bth duplex 21, have Class A & the job for you. annually have knowledge in HUD, TECHNICIAN mchcinc.org DMV, Drug & Alc test 800-823-0600 $950/mo. $2,000 SHOW HazMat. Come join our CHILDCARE F/T (8 hrs/dy, 5 PL638 grants, and Ukiah Dodge Chrysler reqd. Pntrs must have 5 dys/wk 10 mos/yr, BUSINESS sec dep. 275-2128 APRIL 1 & 2 team. Apply WORKERS, METER READER computer exp. Salary is Jeep is now taking yrs. doc. exp., comp. pay 185 dys/yr) OPPORT. 3080 N. State St. ALL SHIFTS. needed 1 day/mo, will $35,000 or neg., qualified 210 Rwd. Vly. 1bd. Wtr., Lakeport applications from w/some benefits. Resume Provide psychological 80 VENDING Fairgrounds DIETARY F/T 4 day week. Starting train. Contact Mark Native Americans will garb., elect. pd. $700 Chrysler Certified services to MACHINES (530)527-2678 MANAGER salary $9.40 per hour. 707-474-7717 to: 235 Thomas St. Ukiah, be given. pref. Drop off or /mo. Dep. & ref. req. Technicians. On call $9 per hour. CA 95482 or Ph/Fx (707) students & support fax res. at 2251 S. State, Excellent Locations! All Lv. msg. 485-7949 Must have completed Nanny/Caregiver for two Competitive pay-full Qualifications: Pass 462-2705 schools. 462-1240. Closing date for $10,995 Lg Soft tub good cond. dietary manager boys, 5 yrs. and 18 mo. HOMES benefits. Apply online medical and drug exam, Psychologist: 1 yr Apr. 7, ‘06 at 5pm. 800-440-7761 $2400. 36” O’Keefe & course & have 5 yrs to school 8-noon. PAYROLL Spec. Educ. exp. 330 FOR RENT Merritt 4 burner, griddle at TB test, criminal THERAPIST BUSINESS ServSafe certification. P/T, F/T, or poss. live in ADMINISTRATOR (internship ok), MA in 2bd1ba.Ukiah-Gar. & warming shelf. $1350. www.applyautojob. background check and Tapestry Family RENTALS Exp. in skilled nursing unit on property. Must be ed. psych & PPS cred 250 &shop. Util rm. N/P/S 937-3114 com/ukiahdodge or have valid Cal. Drivers Exceptional Services facility. responsible. Intern: MA (or near Banquet Hall & N/sec. 8. $1100/mo. contact Cheri Orr @ Apply Mon-Fri. 9-4 at license. organizational skills, Staff Therapist to Ref. & background ck req. completion) in ed Kitchen Ukiah Senior Credit chk. 485-0433 SPA-Deluxe ‘05 Valley View Skilled GREAT NEW attention to detail & 707-462-2948 Wage neg. Call L or E psych, exp/interest provide assessment, Center 499 Leslie St. model. 30 jets. Nursing Center, MEDICAL, DENTAL, 3 Bd 1 Ba, gar. 743-1263 ability to prioritize wkg w/emo. individual and family 462-4343 Therapy seat. Never CNA’s F/T, P/T, days 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah VISION PKG. tasks. 10-key by touch. therapy, and training Westside Ukiah, matching 403B TSA disturbed/severley used. Warr.Can del. & PM’s. Great working Dietary Aide ACCOUNTANT IV- for children and Commercial Rental washer, dryer, refig. Plan, paid holidays & AS400 pref. but not handicapped students $2650.707-468-4300 cond. FT, Apply in person Valley REVENUE, NCO families. Full time. Hwy frontage Boonville N/S $1425/mo + dep vacation, paid training’s, req. Fax resume to Current enrollment in Apply in person View Skilled Nursing Ukiah Ukiah. MSW or MA in devided spaces. Avail 485-1158 Wanted I buy coins & on duty meals. Attn: HR at 707-467- 3rd year of univ Valley View Skilled 1162 S. Dora Req. GAAP, Educ/ related field; License soon. 489-7107 Collectibles! FREE Co-op Day Care psychology intern Charming W. Side 589 Nursing Center, Exp=BA, 2 yrs exp in N/P 4141 or mail to Attn: Private Collector Direct Care Staff - prgm, CBEST, in preferred. $24- Jay Twigg Law N. Dora. 2br 1ba N/S, 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah Provided ref. Comply w/grant HR 1324 S. State St., 621-1308, 485-7750 FT/PT for DD adults. process for PPS cred. $30/hour. 463-3300 Office Ukiah No sec. 8. $1300 Apply: reqmts + policies. FT, Ukiah, CA 95482. Community Health PM/wknd shifts. For more info contact for app, or send Office space to rent. andrewdzidi TRINITY YOUTH $18.01-18.91 DOE plus Wine Barrell Halves for Representative Criminal clear, CPR/1st EOE/Drug Free Paula Miller @ 467- resume to Tapestry 462-6435 @yahoo.com SERVICES bene. Call for job desc & Workplace. Family Services, 290 planters Freshly cut Just (CHR) Aid reqd. 707-435- 5172 Immaculate 3bd/2ba 915 W. Church St. or NCO App req’d; 800- East Gobbi Street, Office Spaces in time for Spring. $10-$15 Guidiville Indian 1912. Lic #486800558 Real Estate Mendocino County Westside home on line@ 606-5550 Ukiah 776 S. State St. each. Also will be on the Rancheria is seeking a Director of Staff Office of w/private yard wwwtrinitycfs.org x302orwww.ncoinc.org. Licensed or not. coast 1X a month 462- Education Apply by 3/31/06. 340 sf. $375/mo. CHR-knowledge of: Development Closes 5PM 4/03 We’re hiring now! $1650/mo 367-3428 4917 For an application 390 sf $425/mo. Diabetes, health ed., RN or LVN Team LONGS DRUG STORE (postmarks not Offices in your area. THERAPIST: Youth Mobile Home for rent in packet visit Inc. util, janitor, cent. PETS & vital signs, and IHS builder Apply in person UKIAH accepted). EOE Project. 25+ hrs/wk. Quiet Senior Park, no Will pay for your www.mcoe.us/jobs or ht/air, off st. parking. 500 SUPPLIES program preferable. HS Valley View Skilled Currently has openings Outpatient therapy pets $650/mo + $650 license & training. call 468-5426 Diploma required. Nursing Center for F/T Pharmacy NOW w/children/youth/ sec dep. 462-7630 1162 S. Dora Ukiah Technician and 800-400-5391 ex. 958 707-467-5012 families 0-18 on APARTMENTS Must have clean DMV Newly remod. 3bd. Ancillary Tech. Must HIRING! DEADLINE: 3/31/06 MediCal/who UNFURNISHED print-out. NURSING:RNs, LVNs Redevelopment Program 300 1ba. Beautiful lg bkyd. have a valid CA havevictim/witnesses to HOPLAND Animal Rescue of For more info. call 463- in a 99 ned SNF in Mgr. $6047-$7349. Apply SECRET Gardener incl. No sec license. Pharmacy Subway crimes. Req. relevant 1bdrm. Remodl. Avl. Anderson Valley is 3693 San Rafael. Excellent 4/21 5pm SHOPPERS Needed 8, no pets. $1450/mo. experience required. exp./ registration as CA now. $650 + dep. looking for volunteer benefits & competitive 1307 N. State St. www.cityofwestsacrament to Evaluate Local 462-7088 Cook- days, nights, Apply in person at: 155 MFTintern/LCSW Studio $550 kitten cuddlers.For rates. Call 130 N. Orchard Av. o.org, 1110 W. Capitol Businesses. Flex hrs, wkends. Apply at Club Evalynne/DON 415- Orchard Plaza & Inside Wal Mart associate or licensed 489-8600 Redwood Valley more info please call Ave., Sacramento, CA E-Mail Req’d 800-585- Calpella, 6175 N. State 479-5161 fax or fax resume 707-462- Competitive wages. therapist. Wrk. site Lg ,clean 1bd 1bth, Cheryl 895-3785 or 9024 ext 6520 2 bd 1 1/2 bth T. H. St. resume:415-491-0512 6158 EOE Apply in person 95691. negotiable but NGFA stove, ref., [email protected] SENIOR preference is Ft. Stove, frig, D/W pool, bonus rm $900/mo. PROGRAM Bragg/Pt. Arena. $16- cov parking $760/mo. + $1200 dep. N/P, N/S Beautiful German sec.dep. 468-5426 Shepherd Puppies MANAGER $21.50 ph Call 485-8254 eves. w/outstanding benefits. 3 shts dob 12/12 Top Mendocino 2 bdrm 1bth $800/mo. REDEMEYER Job description/req. Ger lines. 245-8294 County N/P N/S 230 3 Bed, 2 ba. home yard application at 463- Department of Observatory Ave. 707- w/d hook-up double CATS: Looking for a 4915. Social Services 732-8188 garage. cat, or want to find a Salary $2176- Thurston Auto $1400 + Dep. home for a cat? 2bd. 1 ba $800 $2644/biwkly Plaza Business Beverly Sanders Call 462-3929 Opportunity to be a part office, help needed 2 bd. TH $825 Realty 462-5198 Creative Graphic No Section 8. of a dynamic >File clerk W Side Victorian. Toy Poodles were LEE KRAEMER management team, >Receptionist/cashier Newly remod. A/C. born Feb 13.3 Male 2 PROPERTY MGMT assessing all aspects of >General office help W/D 2 fplc. New appl. whilte 1 apricot 463-2134 Designer/Web Ad Designer personnel, payroll, Civil Apply online www. 2400s/q. $2200/mo AKC $300 459-8685 Rights, and Medical thurstonautoplaza.com 625 N. STATE ST. 485-0405 aval 4/10 GARAGE You will be a key element in our creative design team. You Leave monitoring. Truck Driver (nights) PARK PLACE WILLITS COUNTRY 590 SALES College degree Or Mendocino Forest 1 bd. $725-$775 HOME 3bd/2bth central Alert-Senior Center must be a very self-motivated and seasoned designer, MSW or MA degree Products, Co. LLC 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. heat $1400/mo +dep. Thrift Open Mon-Sat and management Join one of the fluent in Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash. Pool/garg. 462-5009 Large storage no 10-4, Donations & experience. largest local employers garage. N/S volunteers needed For info call as a Truck Driver. ALDERWOOD APTS Html skills are a plus! Email or fax resume to: 707-459-3409 462-4343 707-467-5866 Requires 1 yr. min. NEW OWNERS! [email protected], or go to: road exp., Class 1450 S.State St. www.mss.ca.gov to “A” DL, doubles 2 bd. $800 mo. Now Accepting Applications 707-462-0710 or mail/drop off your resume to the attention “Career endorsements, current 463-2325, Opportunities.” DOT physical exam for Closes 4/21/06. LAWS AVE. of Sue at The Ukiah Daily Journal, card, & clean DMV. 1&2 Bed apts. $610 & JACK SIMPSON SCHOOL VIEW Excellent benefits, Software Programer $710 up + Dep. 590 S. School St., Ukiah, CA 95482 minimal wkends and APARTMENTS VB6 and SQL program, Laundry on site overnights. Please call QA, documentation, garbage paid. HUD ok. 1051 N. BUSH, UKIAH, CA 707-485-6749 and help desk for Beverly Sanders for an application. winery software. Send Realty 462-5198 Enclosed two story with an EOE/ADA. resume and salary MOVE-IN elevator. Ground floor Laundry requirements to: 14620 SPECIAL!!! and Community Room S. Hwy 101 Hopland FIND Sierra Sunset offers 95449 or fax WHAT YOU 2 bd. apts. w/pool & Hud Subsidized Senior Housing 707-744-1138 NEED IN laundry facilities, for Qualifying low, very low and carports & more! WALDORF SCHOOL THE extremely low income limits. Selzer Realty Is seeking FT C 468-0411 Administrator. Salary. L Must be 62+ or mobility impaired. 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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs Today Tue. Today Tue. TODAY and tonight’s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 66/54/pc 61/53/r Napa 61/48/r 59/41/r Antioch 60/49/r 59/43/r Needles 81/58/pc 71/54/sh 58° Arroyo Grande 62/47/pc 58/41/sh Oakland 60/53/r 59/45/r Sunrise today ...... 6:06 a.m. Atascadero 63/49/pc 57/41/sh Ontario 66/50/pc 58/48/r Sunset tonight ...... 6:31 p.m. Rockport 58/48 Auburn 61/51/pc 58/42/r Orange 69/51/pc 61/51/r Turning cloudy, then breezy Moonrise today ...... 5:18 a.m. Barstow 76/49/pc 66/47/sh Oxnard 62/54/pc 61/49/r with rain Moonset today ...... 4:49 p.m. Laytonville Big Sur 58/51/r 58/45/sh Palm Springs 80/58/pc 70/50/sh Covelo 58/45 Bishop 65/41/pc 62/34/sh Pasadena 66/52/pc 60/48/r 59/46 Blythe 82/57/pc 75/53/c Pomona 68/50/pc 59/50/r MOON PHASES Burbank 65/49/pc 60/48/r Potter Valley 58/46/r 53/41/r TONIGHT Westport California City 68/45/pc 58/44/sh Redding 60/47/pc 53/42/r New First Full Last 58/48 Carpinteria 61/52/pc 58/48/r Riverside 67/50/pc 58/49/r Catalina 61/48/pc 54/46/r Sacramento 63/51/pc 60/42/r 45° Chico 64/49/pc 59/43/r Salinas 60/52/r 58/42/sh Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 53/45/r 53/40/r San Bernardino 68/50/pc 57/50/r Death Valley 83/56/pc 75/50/sh San Diego 64/56/pc 62/56/r Mar. 29 Apr. 5 Apr. 13 Apr. 20 54/46 64/48 Breezy and cold with rain Downey 66/55/pc 61/53/r San Fernando 65/50/pc 61/49/r Encinitas 64/52/pc 61/52/r San Francisco 59/51/r 60/46/r ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 69/51/pc 60/51/r San Jose 63/51/r 60/45/sh 58/44 Eureka 57/45/r 57/39/r San Luis Obispo 62/47/pc 57/42/sh Ukiah through 2 p.m. Sunday 50/45 Redwood Valley Fort Bragg 54/46/r 56/41/r San Rafael 58/49/r 59/43/r TUESDAY 58/46 Temperature Fresno 72/50/pc 64/44/sh Santa Ana 66/53/pc 63/53/r 54° High ...... 63° UKIAH Gilroy 68/51/r 64/42/sh Santa Barbara 60/51/pc 58/48/r Low ...... 35° 58/45 Indio 80/56/pc 70/49/sh Santa Cruz 59/51/r 60/44/sh 41° Normal high ...... 65° Lakeport Irvine 66/53/pc 61/53/r Santa Monica 65/52/pc 60/50/r Normal low ...... 41° 58/46 Hollywood 66/54/pc 60/52/r Santa Rosa 56/48/r 57/40/r Philo Record high ...... 89° in 1930 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 49/40/pc 41/40/r S. Lake Tahoe 54/34/pc 43/18/sn 55/47 Boonville Lodi 64/50/pc 63/41/r Stockton 65/48/r 64/41/r Breezy with periods of rain Record low ...... 28° in 1922 59/45 58/46 Precipitation Lompoc 61/49/r 58/41/sh Tahoe Valley 52/34/pc 40/20/r Long Beach 63/55/pc 60/52/r Torrance 62/55/pc 60/54/r 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Sun...... 0.01” Gualala Los Angeles 66/54/pc 60/54/r Vacaville 63/51/r 61/42/r WEDNESDAY Month to date ...... 9.04” Mammoth 53/33/pc 52/26/sh Vallejo 64/49/r 60/43/r Normal month to date ...... 5.21” 58/45 Clearlake 58/47 Marysville 64/52/pc 62/44/r Van Nuys 66/50/pc 61/49/r 60° Season to date ...... 45.82” Modesto 65/47/r 64/44/sh Visalia 70/49/pc 66/45/sh Last season to date ...... 32.05” Monrovia 69/52/pc 62/51/r Willits 58/44/r 54/39/r Normal season to date ...... 34.52” Cloverdale 38° Monterey 58/50/r 60/44/sh Yosemite Valley 59/41/pc 59/32/sh 58/48 Morro Bay 62/51/r 58/45/sh Yreka 57/41/pc 56/32/r Clouds and sunshine, a Forecasts and graphics provided by shower possible; cool AccuWeather, Inc. ©2006 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r- rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 747.56 feet; Storage: 85,603 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: N/R Outflow: N/R Air quality – Ozone: Not available. Maverick street priest tries to help Gas prices jump The Associated Press CAMARILLO — Retail gas prices across the country sex workers with action, not words climbed an average of nearly 15 cents in the past two weeks, By JUSTIN M. NORTON same pair; the crackers are quickly ankles swollen and scabbed with according to a survey. The weighted average price for all three grades increased to Associated Press Writer snatched up by those who can’t afford a abscesses. Layne used dirty needles to meal. shoot heroin and became infected. $2.52 a gallon by Friday, according to Trilby Lundberg, who SAN FRANCISCO — The Rev. publishes the semimonthly Lundberg Survey of 7,000 gas sta- River Sims’ rent-controlled efficiency Sims estimates he’s attended 1,000 Layne pulls used syringes from a funerals for young sex workers and fanny pack and dumps them into a bio- tions in the country, which was released Sunday. apartment is lined with handmade cruci- Gas prices are 40 cents higher than they were a year ago. fixes and photos of young male hustlers addicts since he established his ministry hazard container, then takes clean nee- more than a decade ago. Some were as dles and new tube socks. He’s too old at Self-serve regular averaged $2.49 a gallon nationwide in the who sold sex for cash. Many are now latest survey. Mid-grade cost $2.59 a gallon while the price for dead. young as 12; none were older than 28. 28 to interest johns, so he steals to fund All led lives that were far too sad and his $60-a-day heroin habit. He would premium was $2.69. There’s Zach, who died of a drug Among stations surveyed, the lowest average price in the overdose at 19. Larry died of AIDS at complicated for their years. like to eventually kick drugs. He calls his work a “ministry of pres- Sims understands the hustlers country for regular unleaded was in Salt Lake City, at $2.25 a 27. They are just two of the young men gallon. The most costly was in Honolulu, where drivers paid Sims has known during his years as an ence.” Sims tries to be available in the because he was one of them. After grow- boys’ worst moments: when they are ing up in Lilbourn, Mo., population $2.80 a gallon. itinerant street priest who walks San Among California cities surveyed, Sacramento had the best Francisco’s seedier streets, distributing exhausted and hungry; when they are 1,300, he ended up working as a prosti- released from jail or when they are crav- tute in Hollywood. Sims, who is bisexu- price for regular at $2.52. The most expensive was $2.70 a gal- clean needles, condoms and Gospel tid- lon in San Diego. bits to male prostitutes. ing heroin or methamphetamine. al, spent two years on the streets before “St. Francis said, ’Preach as much as Male prostitution has largely migrat- finding his calling. you can but use as few words as possi- ed to the Internet in the past five years, “I was trying to find out who the hell ble,”’ says Sims. experts say, leaving boys working the I was,” he says. “But I had a strong FEMA’s brand-new Web Sims, 45, a priest in the independent streets more desperate than ever. sense of a call. I found out who I was, Aid site, www.floodsmart.gov, as Apostolic Catholic Church, is part of a Larkin Street, a youth outreach orga- and unlike the guys out here I had some well as www.FEMA.gov con- resurgence in urban missionaries who nization that works some of the same reference points to fall back on.” Continued from Page 1 tains insurance information feel more at home on the streets than in neighborhoods as Sims, served 2,028 He took a job counseling the home- coverage for a structure and and more -- as well as the youth of both genders in 2004 and 2005. less in suburban San Francisco, then parishes, says the Rev. Mario DiCicco, up to $100,000 for contents. means to submit the reium- president of the Franciscan School of The services include emergency hous- founded his street ministry in 1994. bursement sign-up, for those Theology in Berkeley. They are opening ing, mental health and substance abuse He’s since survived on about $15,000 The limits for non-residential soup kitchens and working with the dis- treatment, and employment services. annually and donations of roughly property are $500,000 for the procrastinators. enfranchised in cities with little institu- Roughly one in eight new HIV infec- $55,000 to pay for the 100,000 needles structure and $500,000 for Seth Freedland can be tional backing, inspired by St. Francis of tions in San Francisco are in patients and 50,000 condoms he distributes contents. reached at [email protected]. Assisi’s work in leper colonies. under 25, says Steven Tierney of the San annually. “He’s in the margins and that’s where Francisco AIDS Foundation. Prostitutes He gets help from kindred spirits like we should be,” DiCicco said. “We’ve are particularly at risk because of fre- Matt Frederick, 16, who dons latex or die and there’s always settled for kind of a traditional lifestyle. quent intravenous drug use and unpro- gloves on a cold night to help Sims serve Midwest some very close games. It’s a Not many priests or ministers would do tected sex with multiple partners. dinner to the homeless of vegetable really good made-for-TV what he’s doing.” “These are children, 14-year-old kids. soup, Chips Ahoy cookies and Snapple. Continued from Page 1 event.” The Apostolic Catholic Church has They need money to get a place to stay Frederick, of San Carlos, met Sims Unfortunately for the just nine parishes and a little more than and survive — they call it survival sex,” during a social work project his fresh- well was in 1981. “Who assembled Shockers -- named 2,000 regular members. The faith spurns says Tierney. man year of high school. would have thought we’d be Sims tries to reduce the damage with He said Sims instilled in him a desire for the wheat shocks that dot material wealth in favor of social justice celebrating that by drinking the state of Kansas -- their and working with the poor. needle exchange and condom distribu- to become a social worker after college beers out here in Ukiah?” he match-up would not be one of “We think people are more important tion. He provides spiritual guidance — and taught him that even a few clean smiled. than capital,” said the Rev. Chuck should the boys request it. needles can help people on the margins. Quite a few people have the close contests, as George Leigh, who heads the Tampa, Fla.-based “He’s one of the few people paying “It’s all harm reduction,” Frederick been drinking beers through- Mason dominated WSU all church and once trained for the Roman attention to what’s going on,” Tierney says. “People are really sick, so it’s med- out the March Madness tour- game and came out with a 63- Catholic priesthood. The church is says. icine.” nament, according to Sports 55. “more progressive and inclusive” than It’s almost midnight on a Wednesday. It’s the Lent season and Sims is Attic owner Rick Cleland. No matter, according to some Christian faiths, he said. Sims chats with a few homeless men and preparing a Good Friday service on the The assembled sports nuts can Lehner. The church is a good fit for the rebel- distributes needles to three young male streets of the city’s tough Tenderloin be evened out by his bar’s 18 “I think we’ve had our lious Sims. Dressed in a camouflage prostitutes wearing backward baseball neighborhood. television sets, but the crowds glory,” he said. “These things jacket, shorts and skull jewelry as he caps and low-riding jeans. Sims and others will walk through the have been pretty impressive, are just good for the country. strolls the Polk Gulch neighborhood — He hands needles to a rail-thin neighborhood and perform the stations he said. This, the games, the sharing a prime spot for older men cruising for woman in a tattered T-shirt with a spiked of the cross; each station will be repre- “The NCAA March experiences, this is true young boys — Sims looks more like a belt who asks for “points” — slang for sented by a young man who died before Madness tournament is Americana.” bike courier than a priest. needles. She tells Sims she recently was his time. someting people can focus on Seth Freedland can be “He realizes that he’s a pastor,” He carries a duffel bag over his shoul- released from prison. easily,” Cleland said. “It’s do reached at [email protected]. der crammed with hypodermic needles, “He helps out a lot. You’d see a lot DiCicco of the Franciscan School says. white tube socks and packaged crackers. more lost legs and arms if people could- “His flock happens to be these young The socks are popular among the home- n’t get clean points,” says Justin Layne, men that are on needles and selling their less, who can go months wearing the who hobbles into Sims’ apartment with bodies.” Service CENTER

INSIDE MAN, THE (R) - ID REQ'D DIG (400) 859 N. State Street 700 (707) 462-4472 STAY ALIVE (PG-13) DIG (520) 730 Public meeting on hillside zoning SHE'S THE MAN (PG-13) DIG (515) 740 V FOR VENDETTA (R) - ID REQ'D DIG (405) 705 The Daily Journal ing. Planning Commission for further 15 minute Officials urge interested parties to go review. HILLS HAVE EYES, THE (R) - ID REQ'D DIG Coming on the heels of city approval oil change (445) 720 to build two homes in the Western Hills, to the city’s Web site before the work- Since a January 2004 public hearing - FAILURE TO LAUNCH (PG-13) DIG (525) 750 and Councilmember Phil Baldwin’s lat- shop to read the existing and draft hill- - in which standards for second units, Times For 3/27 ©2006 est call for a construction moratorium side regulations, the constraint analysis architectural and design elements and there, the Ukiah City Council and and minutes from the Sept. 17, 2003, allowed number of accessory buildings, Planning Commission will host a public council meeting. These documents will among other topics, were debated -- the meeting/workshop on hillside zoning be available at the workshop, but can be process has been at a standstill for about regulations this week. difficult to digest them on the spot. two years. Planning staff possesses cur- On Wednesday March 29, 5:30 p.m. The existing hillside rregulations rent applications, a backlog of projects, to 7:30 p.m., the council will hear public were adopted in 1982. Following a and shifting priorities of the Council comment and specific recommendations series of four workshops and four public with which to deal. The council has cur- Get. Watch. Do. What You Want. on the future of the Western Hills. hearings, the Planning Commission sub- rently identified adoption of revised hill- The council will have the option to mitted draft revised hillside regulations side regulations as a priority. Since the provide direction after comment is to the City Council in 2003. The City issue was last considered with a differ- 1-866-6Adelphia heard, so it is possible that the proposed Council held the September 2003 work- ent commission and council, officials regulations will be shaped at this meet- shop and identified several areas of con- determined a joint meeting/workshop cern before sending the item back to the was appropriate. 1060 N. State Street