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7 58551 69301 0 THURSDAY Feb. 2, 2006 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 147 Number 299 email: [email protected] Contractor’s SUV bombed MC dean Second bomb that disagrees failed to explode detonated at Masonite with study By BEN BROWN Says local graduates The Daily Journal Ukiah Valley firefighters and have higher math Mendocino County sheriff’s skills than AIR found deputies responded to a vehicle fire at the home of local contractor The Daily Journal Brandon Hidalgo on Canyon Drive A recent study that implies many early Wednesday, and discovered college students only possess basic two incendiary devices, one of literacy skills “does not gibe” for which had failed to explode. Mendocino College Dean of Police and firefighters were sum- Instruction Meridith Randall. moned by a 911 call at 3:30 a.m. “Twenty percent of U.S. college After the fire was extinguished, a students completing four-year search of the vehicle -- a 2004 degrees -- and 30 percent of students Chevrolet Suburban -- revealed the two devices, which were under the See COLLEGE, Page 15 car. Hidalgo said the vehicle was totaled but that nothing else was damaged. Parked next to the Escaped Suburban was the trailer where Hidalgo keeps his work tools. “We lucked out,” he said. Hidalgo said he was notified of inmate the fire by his neighbor, who works as a butcher in Willits. The neighbor heard two loud booms and went out recaptured into his yard to find his fence By BEN BROWN knocked over and Hidalgo’s vehicle Amy Wellnitz/The Daily Journal The Daily Journal on fire. The neighbor woke Hidalgo Ukiah Valley firefighters extinguish a fire in a Chevy Michael Scott Ward, the prisoner and his family and contacted the fire Suburban on Canyon Drive about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. who escaped Sunday from the Parlin department. After the fire was subdued, firefighters found incendiary Forks Conservation Camp, has been No one was injured in the fire devices under the vehicle. recaptured by police. and no other structures were Ward was taken into custody at involved. 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in Guerneville by “Thank goodness,” Mendocino an officer from the California County Sheriff’s Capt. Kurt Department of Corrections and Smallcomb said. “It could have Rehabilitation. Deputies from the been a terrible tragedy.” Sonoma County Sheriff’s Members of the Travis Air Force Department aided in the arrest. Base Arson Bomb Squad were dis- “He didn’t make it too far,” said corrections officer Dean Petrovich. See BOMB, Page 15 Ward escaped from the work camp Sunday by stealing a red A Travis Air Force Base Arson Chevrolet pickup truck owned by Bomb Squad member, at right, the California Department of controls a robot as it retrieves Forestry, officials said. That truck and handles an incendiary was found abandoned near the device Wednesday morning. Brookside school in Willits Monday At far right, the bomb squad morning. robot prepares to place the Ward was serving a 13-year sen- bomb that failed to explode in tence for first-degree burglary. a box for transport. Ben Brown can be reached at [email protected]. ‘A DAY A WEEK’ STATE OF THE UNION Caregivers needed Bush speech ‘not cutting-edge’ By RON FOURNIER dent’s poll numbers further downward, for herd of horses AP Political Writer ANALYSIS Thompson said. and SETH FREEDLAND By DAVID COURTLAND “I think he really widened his credibil- UPDATE The Daily Journal ity gap,” Thompson said. “He has a prob- The Willits News The state of the union is fretful. ‘The speech was lem there. The speech was probably Volunteers taking care of to their owner or made President George W. Bush acknowledged focused more towards improving his poll a herd of neglected horses available for adoption. the public’s agitated state Tuesday night probably focused more numbers, with the midterm elections say they need more people “We still need volunteers when he gave voice to growing concerns towards improving his coming up.” to commit time to helping so that the core group does- about the course of the nation he has led Even the proposals to increase funding the animals recover. n’t get burned out,” for five years. poll numbers, with the for electronic medical records -- a recent “We’re looking for peo- McFadden said. “They all Among those unhappy with the gener- point of interest for Mendocino County - ple to commit a day a have their own horses and al direction of the Bush Administration is midterm elections - is old news, Thompson said. Nothing week,” said Roni families to care for.” North Coast Congressman Mike coming up.’ Bush said, he added, discussed lowering McFadden, one of the vol- Among the primary care- Thompson, who sat in the House cham- the actual costs of health care, the prima- unteer leaders coordinating givers are Redwood Valley ber during the president’s annual State of ry issue at hand. care for 24 horses on an Old veterinarians Paul the Union address. MIKE THOMPSON The only truly raucous moment in the Reynolds Road ranch near Michelsen and Michael Thompson called the oratory a mixed chamber occurred when Bush noted that Willits. Witt, whose office bag of rehashed and “not cutting-edge” Congress had failed to approve his pro- With help from other McFadden manages. themes. The greatest concerns for Thompson posed Social Security reforms. On televi- volunteers, a group of about “They’ve been putting a “It was a repackage of things” from fell to what was left out of the address. sion, it seemed that the Democrats erupt- a half dozen managers have lot of time and effort into Democratic proposals, like the presi- The administration’s failed Medicare fix ed in celebratory applause, but nursed the horses back from the care of those animals,” dent’s call for greater reliance on alterna- drew nary a word, Thompson said. Thompson noted, “In reality, it wasn’t the brink of starvation. Mendocino County Animal tive energy, and half-hearted Republican Throughout a series of recent town hall just the Democrats cheering.” Another 11 horses are being Control Director John efforts, like “disingenuous” calls for meetings in Mendocino County and other In his fifth State of the Union address, cared for in the Fort Bragg Morley said Jan. 25. “I can’t bipartisanship, Thompson said in an areas districtwide, seniors speak of great Bush sought to balance his usual opti- area. thank them enough; it’s a lot interview. He noted that Bush’s request unease with the myriad of plans and mistic message with an odd-fitting McFadden said the hors- of work.” for both political parties to work together options. acknowledgment that many Americans es might be in volunteer A steady stream of followed “two weeks of (Bush’s top Focusing on platitudes and ignoring are suffering beneath a crush of change. care for another 60 to 90 political adviser) Karl Rove being very the 45 million Americans who are unin- days before being returned See HORSES, Page 2 decisive.” sured can only serve to drive the presi- See BUSH, Page 15 Home Audio Video BIG Savings for the BIG Game & Olympics! Digital Flat Panel TVs from $299.99 By dfm Car Stereo 42” PLASMA TV- $1,699.99 SUPER “Your home entertainment store.” Samsung 50” DLP High Def. TV- $2,499.99 CA Contractors Lic. # 836794 SALE!! 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junction of Highway 128 and FUNERAL NOTICES POLICE REPORTS Highway 253 to State Street. The following were Work hours are from 7:30 [\ Please send along my fishing PEGGY ANN Giese, her sister Sybil Vance compiled from reports a.m. until 4 p.m. weekdays. KURT LYNN KRIZEK pole, For I’ve been invited ANDERSON (VOWELL) of South Point, OH, grand- prepared by the Ukiah One-way traffic controls are Kurt Lynn Krizek passed to the fishin’ hole. Peggy Ann Anderson children Benjamin Hoff, Police Department. To in effect, and drivers can quietly on January 23, 2006 Where every day is a day (Vowell) died at her home in Jenny Dickerson, Britney anonymously report expect 10-minute delays. Kurt will be greatly to fish, To fill your heart Ukiah Monday, January 30, Moore, Robert Brackett Jr, crime information, call CLOSURE -- Route 101 missed by all who knew & with every wish. Don’t 2006 with her loving family James Moore, Echo Miller, 463-6205. was closed at Confusion Hill loved him. His family wishes worry, or feel sad for me, present. A native of Ripley, great-grandchildren ARREST -- Jason Thomas at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday by to extend their heart felt I’m fishin’ with the Master Tennessee, she was 63. She Marissa Brackett Espinosa, Keith, 30, of Ukiah, was slide activity. There are no gratitude to DeVita Dialysis of the sea. loved Nascar and other local Heavenly Marie Henry and arrested on suspicion of bran- detours but alternate routes Unit and their wonderful We will miss each other car races, enjoyed looking one future great-grandchild. dishing a weapon and assault are Route 20 and Interstate 5. employees who took such for awhile, But you will out her window and watch- Friends are invited to a with a deadly weapon in the good care of Kurt. Also to come and bring your smile, ing the world and enjoyed visitation on Thursday 500 block of North State George and Empire That won’t be long you will helping the homeless. Peggy February 2, 2006 at The Street at 12:23 a.m. CORRECTIONS see, Till we’re together you Eversole Mortuary from 4 Mortuary for making a very Ann will be missed by her Wednesday. The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this difficult time easier for our and me. family and many friends. PM to 6 PM. A Memorial Those arrested by law enforcement space to correct errors or make clarifications family. “Catch a Big One To all of those that think She is survived by her Service will be held on officers are innocent until proven guilty. to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- of me, Be happy as I go out daughters Paula Moore of Friday, February 3, 2006 at People reported as having been arrest- ary notices or birth announcements will Kurt!” ed may contact the Daily Journal once result in reprinting the entire article. Errors “Gone Fishin’” to sea. If others wonder why Ukiah, Robin Moore of the Ukiah Cemetery Chapel their case has been concluded so the may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. I’ve finished life’s chores I’m missin’ Just tell ‘em Santa Rosa, Kelly Wilson of beginning at 2:00 PM. results can be reported. Those who feel the information is in error should con- assigned to me, So put me I’ve gone fishin’. North Carolina, sons-in-law Arrangements under the tact the appropriate agency. In the case on a boat headed out to sea. --Delmar Pepper George Miller and Dean care of Eversole Mortuary. of those arrested on suspicion of dri- LOTTERY NUMBERS ving under the influence of an intoxi- cant: all DUI cases reported by law DAILY 3: night: 6, 2, 0. enforcement agencies are reported by Please sign the guest book at www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. Funeral notices are paid announcements. For information on how to the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes afternoon: 4, 5, 0. place a paid funeral notice or make corrections to funeral notices please call our classified department at 468-3529. no exceptions. FANTASY 5: 05, 18, 19, 22, 26. Death notices are free for Mendocino County residents. Death notices are limited to name of deceased, hometown, age, date of DAILY DERBY: 1st death, date, time, and place of services and the funeral home handling the arrangements. For information on how to place a CALTRANS Place: 12, Lucky Charms. free death notice please call our editorial department at 468-3500. The following were 2nd Place: 11, Money compiled from reports Bags. 3rd Place: 05, prepared by the Califor- California Classic. officials, who originally budgeted about 9 percent of recon- nia Department of Trans- Race time: 1:45.57. struction aid for project security, the audit said. portation. LOTTO: 20-24-25-27- The world briefly MAINTENANCE -- 44. Iran’s president lashes out at Bush, Caltrans will be performing Meganumber: 6. pledges to resist ‘bully countries’ routine maintenance from the Jackpot: $7 million. Bush says consumers shouldn’t expect TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president lashed out price breaks from oil giants Wednesday at the United States and vowed to resist the pressure Control officers from Jim NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Bush defended the of “bully countries” as European nations circulated a draft res- Horses DeNoyer of Westport on Dec. huge profits of Exxon Mobil Corp. Wednesday, saying they are olution urging that Tehran be brought before the U.N. Security 27. Council for its nuclear activities. “We became aware of 22 simply the result of the marketplace and that consumers socked Continued from Page 1 with soaring energy costs should not expect price breaks. In a speech to thousands of supporters hours after President severely malnourished horses In an interview with The Associated Press, Bush also Bush’s State of the Union address, President Mahmoud essentially starving in a Ahmadinejad derided the United States as a “hollow superpow- money for the horses’ care addressed oil’s future, offering a more ambitious hope than in (about $4,000 so far) has been muddy pasture,” Morley said. his State of the Union speech for cutting imports from the er” that is “tainted with the blood of nations” and said Tehran “We were bringing them would continue its nuclear program. donated to accounts at Rain- volatile Mideast. bow Agricultural Services and over to the barn in Willits However, he said his oft-stated goal of a Palestinian state in “Nuclear energy is our right, and we will resist until this right when we were notified by is fully realized,” Ahmadinejad told the crowd in the southern Mendocino County Farm the region cannot be realized if a Hamas-led government refus- Supply, McFadden said. sheriff’s deputies that there es to renounce its desire to destroy Israel. Iran city of Bushehr, the site of Iran’s only nuclear power plant. were another 13 horses up in “Our nation can’t give in to the coercion of some bully coun- One teenager raised more Bush, a former Texas oilman, said of oil costs, “I think that than $500 by leaving cans for Branscomb that needed to be basically the price is determined by the marketplace and that’s tries who imagine they are the whole world and see themselves rescued,” he said. equal to the entire globe,” he added. donations at local businesses, the way it should be.” she said. DeNoyer is charged with “I believe in a relatively quick period of time, within my life- The crowd responded with chants of “Nuclear energy is our 36 counts of animal cruelty, right!” People have been donating time, we’ll be able to reduce if not end dependence on Middle on the vet bill as well, including one count for a Eastern oil by this new technology” of converting corn, wood, McFadden said. But getting mare that apparently died grasses and other products into ethanol, he said. Spokane Diocese offers $45.7 million people to donate their time struggling in mud as it tried to to settle sex-abuse claims of 75 people has been more difficult. reach a stream. Investigators blame White House, “People say they will and Arraigned on the charges SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of then don’t show up,” she said. recently, DeNoyer did not Chertoff for lack of Katrina command Spokane, which filed for bankruptcy after being barraged with “But that’s just human enter a plea and was jailed on WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Homeland sex-abuse lawsuits, has offered a $45.7 million settlement to 75 nature.” $50,000 bail. His preliminary Security chief Michael Chertoff failed to provide decisive people who say they were molested by priests. The 24 horses were among hearing in Fort Bragg’s Ten action when Hurricane Katrina struck, congressional investiga- Bishop William Skylstad publicly apologized Wednesday to a herd of 35 taken by Mile Court is scheduled for tors said Wednesday in a stinging assessment of slow federal the victims “for the terrible wrongs inflicted on you in the past.” Mendocino County Animal 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14. relief efforts. He urged Catholics to accept the proposed settlement, which The White House had no clear chain of command in place, will require money from individual parishes. investigators with the Government Accountability Office said, “To those of you who say this settlement will be a burden, I Death toll climbs to 8 in laying much of the blame on President Bush for not designating would say that this scandal is a burden we can no longer afford a single official to coordinate federal decision-making for the not to resolve,” said Skylstad, head of the U.S. Conference of postal worker’s rampage Aug. 29 storm. Bush has accepted responsibility for the gov- Catholic Bishops. ernment’s halting response, but for the most part then-FEMA Plaintiffs’ lawyer James Stang said a committee representing Associated Press Graham’s death was “the alleged victims voted Tuesday night to recommend that the GOLETA — A woman beginning of this rampage.” Director Michael Brown, who quit days after the hurricane hit, wounded in a rampage by a has been the public face of the failures. offer be accepted. Sanmarco shot six postal Under the proposed settlement, the diocese agreed not to former postal worker died employees to death and com- “That’s up to the president of the United States,” GAO describe the plaintiffs as “alleged victims” anymore and to give Wednesday, and investigators mitted suicide in what was Comptroller General David M. Walker told reporters after being them the opportunity to address parishes and write about their said the assailant also killed a believed to be the nation’s asked whether Chertoff should have been the lead official dur- experiences in the diocesan newspaper. former neighbor just before the deadliest workplace shooting ing the emergency. attack, bringing the death toll by a woman. It was also the Women sue Wal-Mart over access to eight. A former plant worker nation’s bloodiest shooting at a Insurgents force U.S. to cut back plans said the attacker had made postal installation in nearly 20 for reconstruction of Iraq infrastructure to emergency contraception racist comments in the past, years. BOSTON (AP) — Backed by abortion rights groups, three and at least six of the victims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Guerrilla attacks in Massachusetts women sued Wal-Mart on Wednesday, accusing were minorities, but investiga- Iraq have forced the cancellation of more than 60 percent of the retail giant of violating a state regulation by failing to stock tors have refused to discuss a water and sanitation projects, in part because American intelli- emergency contraception pills in its pharmacies. motive in the slayings. gence failed to predict the brutal insurgency, a U.S. government The lawsuit, filed in state court, seeks to force the company The eighth victim, Beverly Lustre Jewelry audit said. Graham, 54, was found to carry the morning-after pill in its 44 Wal-Marts and four Sam & Gem Company Since 1969 American goals to fix Iraq’s infrastructure will never be Club stores in Massachusetts. Tuesday, dead of a gunshot Steven & Rebecca Stern reached, mainly because insurgents have chased away contrac- The plaintiffs argued that state policy requires pharmacies to wound to the head, at a Santa tors and forced the diversion of repair funds into security, provide all “commonly prescribed medicines.” Barbara condominium com- SUPER SAVINGS according to an audit of the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Wal-Mart carries the morning-after pill in Illinois only, plex where former postal SATURDAY SALE Program released last week. It is the latest in a series of audit- where it is required under state law, said Dan Fogleman, a employee Jennifer Sanmarco *every Saturday* ing reports being issued by the Special Inspector General for lived up until a few years ago. Plenty of parking 10-4 spokesman for Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart. 118 S. State St., Ukiah Iraq Reconstruction. Fogleman said the company “chooses not to carry many Sheriff’s Sgt. Erik Raney Phone/Fax (707) 462-0907 The rise of Iraq’s insurgency was never envisioned by U.S. products for business reasons.” He would not elaborate. said authorities believed

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Perkins yet unencumbered by tra- St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. ditional restraints, leaving her with an open creative view of what useful every- SATURDAY day objects can become. Her work has been THE CALIFORNIA RAMBLERS – Folk/gospel/c oun- shown in solo and invita- try/bluegrass/soft rock; 1 p.m.; Coffee Critic; 476 N. State St.; tional shows nationwide, The above piece is an example of ceramic art to be shown during the 462-1840. including a one-person Mendocino Communit College Ceramics Club workshop featuring guest artist Christa Assad on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MADELYN SWIFT WORKSHOP – music, cooking, lan- show this past year at the guage development workshops, lunch included; 8 a.m. to 5 Oakland Museum of her pottery displayed, in work, a slide show and workshop will be charged. p.m.; Ukiah High School; $40 registration fee. California, Collectors BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE – Set to Bewitch the the leading ceramic arts lecture. There will be an Bring a Potluck dish to Gallery. publications. opportunity for questions share, or an additional $5 Willits’s Audience; 8 p.m.; tickets are $12; Willits Community This New Functionalist Theatre; 37 W. Van Lane; Willits; 489-0895. Assad will demonstrate and demonstration for a shared lunch. and her work has been her ingenious and creative requests. For more information, WILL SIEGEL AND FRIENDS – Live music; Himalayan discussed, and images of Cafe; 1639 S. State St.; reservations recommended; 467-9900. style with hands on clay A $5 donation for the call 468-3087. BOOK OF DAYS – Powerful drama by Lanford Wilson; 8 p.m.; Ukiah Players Theatre; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; $15/ adult, $12 students, seniors, and children; 462-9226. THE BLUE SKY BAND – Ballroom style dance; 7 p.m.; Ukiah Senior Center; 499 Leslie St.; $8 for members, $9 for Ukiah Symphony presents 3rd concert non members. DJ DANCE MUSIC – DJ dance music; with Smokin Joe; lots of drink specials; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins of the season ‘Amadeus! Amadeus!’ St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Daily Journal with feature engagements at world-class Michael Tilson Thomas. Thereafter, her Celebrating the 250th birthday of establishments along Chicago’s career took her to many parts of the coun- SUNDAY Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Magnificent Mile. A natural, confident, try as performer and teacher, and she was Ukiah Symphony will perform Saturday, captivating performer, she received her Instructor of Flute at Five Towns College BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE – Set to Bewitch the Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, at formal musical education attending in New York while also performing with Willits’s Audience; 2 p.m.; tickets are $12; Willits Community 3 p.m. world-renowned institutions including the Inwood Opera, the New York Theatre; 37 W. Van Lane; Willits; 489-0895. Opening the concert with Franz Joseph Interlochen Center for the Arts, Aspen Symphonic Arts Ensemble, the South BOOK OF DAYS – Powerful drama by Lanford Wilson; 2 Haydn’s “March for the Royal Society of Music Festival and School, and Shore Symphony, the Massapequa p.m.; Ukiah Players Theatre; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; $15/ Musicians,” Ukiah Symphony will then Northwestern University where she Philharmonic and the Trio Con Brio adult, $12 students, seniors, and children; 462-9226. play Antonio Salieri’s beautiful received a degree in harp performance. ensemble. Recently Rance left New York DANCE WAVE – Freestyle community dance for fitness and “Symphony Veneziana.” A contemporary Performing frequently with orchestras, to begin a performance career in the release; Mendocino Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St., Ukiah; of Haydn, Salieri was a very well-respect- most recently with Bolivia’s national Sacramento Metropolitan area, playing 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; sliding scale donation; 489-3345. ed court composer in Vienna from 1774 to symphony, Schaeffer also gives concerts with the Modesto Symphony, the WEEKLY DART TOURNEY – Weekly dart tournaments are the early 1800s. He also taught numerous (ranging from folk to avant garde) and Sacramento Philharmonic, the held Sundays at the Hopland Brewery; 13351 Hwy 101 S., pupils, among whom were Beethoven, performs at weddings. Jessica teaches pri- Sacramento Choral Society Orchestra, Hopland; 3 to 6 p.m.; 744-1361. Liszt, Hummel, and Schubert. vately as well as leads workshops illumi- Napa Valley Symphony and the MEDITATION ON THE INNER LIGHT AND SOUND – Following intermission, the Symphony nating various musical topics, and plays a Sacramento Metropolitan Orchestra. She Meditation instruction and weekly group practice; 7:30 to 9:30 will perform Mozart’s “Flute and Harp wide range of music including classical, currently resides in Sacramento with her p.m.; Willits; free; call for directions; 459-4444. Concerto,” followed by his very popular pop, Celtic, American standards, folk, husband and maintains an active perform- “Symphony 40 in g minor,” written in spiritual and ethnic. ing and teaching career. 1788, three years before his death, and Rance, flautist, grew up in the Pacific The concert will take place at the Acclaimed artists Tracy one of only two symphonies he wrote in a Northwest where she began her musical Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 minor key. studies on piano at age six. Four years Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah. This Ukiah Grammer to perform Mozart’s “Flute and Harp Concerto,” later she began private instruction on flute Symphony concert is sponsored by: written when he was 21, is the only duo and at age 14 started her orchestral career, Mendocino Community Health Clinics concerto written for flute and harp virtu- playing with the Metropolitan Youth and Robert B. Tandy, D.D.S. Major at the UPT Feb. 10 osos of the concert stage. Well-known for Symphony and the Portland Youth underwriters are Mendocino College, The he Daily Journal its lovely melodies and sweet harmonies, Philharmonic. She pursued a Bachelor of Ukiah Daily Journal, and For the uninitiated, Tracy the concerto matches the tones of the flute music degree at the University of the KWINE/KMKX. For information, call Grammer rose to acclaim as and harp as if the harp were a “plucked Pacific in Stockton, where she studied 462-0236. Tickets are available at one half of the duo, Dave flute.” Featured as soloists are harpist flute performance with Mathew Krejci Mendocino Book Company in Ukiah and Carter and Tracy Grammer. Jessica Schaeffer, of Sebastopol, and and Carol Van Bronkhorst, and received Leaves of Grass in Willits, and at the door. Called “one of the fastest-ris- flautist Monique Rance, of Sacramento. her Master of Music degree in flute per- Prices are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors ing acts in folk music” by the Schaeffer was raised in the midwest, formance at Cincinnati Conservatory of (65 and older); and $5 for those under 18. Boston Globe, the duo starting her music training at the age of Music. While at Cincinnati, she held a Season ticket prices (for four concerts) released three internationally four and the harp at age 10, and has per- substitute flute position with the New are $72 for adults, $64 for seniors; and acclaimed albums featuring formed extensively throughout the region, World Symphony under the direction of $20 for those under 18. Carter’s award-winning post- modern, mythic Americana song craft; toured with Joan Baez as her backing band and spotlight artists; and earned a Special presentation,‘Facing the Camera: diverse and devoted following with their indelible live per- Tracy Grammer formances at festivals and Mary Chapin Carpenter, a Charles Dickens and Photography’ venues all across North long time fan of the duo, sings Amy Wellnitz/The Daily Journal America. harmony on three tracks and In conjunction with Just as the duo seemed wrote the liner notes for the the current exhibit at poised to receive much- record. Carpenter writes, Mendocino College, deserved mainstream recogni- “Tracy’s continuing quest to “Facing the Camera: tion, Carter died suddenly of a make sure that the world Charles Dickens and heart attack while touring remembers Dave Carter Photography,” spe- with Grammer in July, 2002. marks a new beginning of cial guest lucturer He was 49. artistry for her. We are lucky Professor Melissa Three years later, Grammer that she is so brave, generous Kort, PhD. from has emerged from the dark- and gifted.” Santa Rosa Junior ness of tragedy -- armed with Multi-tasking as co-pro- College, will present the richness of her experience ducer, singer, and instrumen- an audiovisual pre- with Carter, and the help of a talist, Grammer digs deep into sentation “Charles few new friends -- with her the spirit of Carter’s poetic Dickens and MTV” first full-length solo album, verses and haunting melodies titled “Flower of Avalon.” on Tuesday, Feb. 7, to color each song with tex- from 12:30 to 1:30 From the atmospheric, tures and flourishes that blur almost African rhythms at the p.m. in the College’s start of “Shadows of the boundaries of categoriza- Little Theatre, and Evangeline” to the rousing tion. The result is a bold, the same evening bluegrass-y stomp of rewarding, and transcendent starting at 7:30 in “Laughlin Boy” (sure to love letter to the world, one of room 5310, located please Gillian Welch fans), to those rare musical experi- in the CVPA build- the delicate acoustic balladry ences that compels the listen- ing. The public is of “Mother, I Climbed,” er to drop everything and hear invited ot this free Grammer and co-producer each song in sequence, start to event funded by the John Jennings (Mary Chapin finish. Mendocino College Carpenter, Indigo Girls) have The concert is scheduled Foundation and Bob created a cinematic, richly for Friday, Feb. 10 at the Alto, recipient of the textured album which reveals Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Foundation’s a refreshing variety of musical Low Gap Road in Ukiah at 8 MacMillan Chair. The influences and honors the p.m. Tickets are $16. For Art Gallery is located at 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah Campus, CVPA building. Regular galley hours breadth and scope of Carter’s more infomation, call 463- are Tuesday through Thursday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and by special appointment. For more information, call songwriting genius, says 8444 or visit www.tracygram- 468-3207. event information. mer.com 4 – THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion From the desk of... Easy to get involved To the Editor: For Alan Sunbeam and all who are inter- A good start ested in the future of the Ukiah Valley and We encourage local employers and the Then there’s the whole issue of finding a PAUL KRUGMAN Mendocino County you can contact Ukiah public in general to attend Friday’s forum on local employee with a clean drug or driving Smart Growth at preparing our young people for the work record. www.ukiahsmartgrowth.org. It has a wealth place. The problem has become significant of current information. Hosted by the Ukiah Chamber of enough that local businesses believe it’s time To learn more about developing paths Commerce, the forum will bring local busi- to try to help make changes and this first step and trails do a Google Search of Rails- nesses together with local institutions and is about communication. with-Trails. I first learned about these web agencies serving youth in an effort to com- Sure there are lots of young people out sites at a meeting of the City of Ukiah’s municate about their needs and challenges. there who work hard and do a good job for Health care Path and Open Spaces Committee (POSC). We hear from employers all the time local employers. But many of our young POSC Agendas and Minutes can be found about how difficult it is to find young people people simply have not had anyone ever on line at a more complex web site: in this community who can hold a job. There explain to them what it takes to hold down a confidential www.cityofukiah.com/city_hall/bccagen- are plenty of stories out there about young job and succeed in the work force. American health care is desperately in need of das.html Hooray for our community of people who call in sick first thing, find that Looks like it’s time to make sure someone reform. But what form should change take? Are there involved and interested citizens. showing up on time is a fluid concept, want does. any useful examples we can turn to for guidance? Democracy is not a spectator sport. time off before they’ve earned one pay- The forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 Dotty Coplen check, or don’t believe that a boss can tell p.m. Friday at the Ukiah Valley Conferecne Well, I know about a health care system that has Ukiah them what to do. Center in the Cabernet Room. been highly successful in containing costs, yet pro- vides excellent care. And the story of this system's success provides a helpful corrective to anti-govern- ment ideology. For the government doesn't just pay UUSD should have the bills in this system -- it runs the hospitals and clin- paid Rainbow ics. No, I'm not talking about some faraway country. To the Editor: The system in question is our very own Veterans In the battle between the school board Health Administration, whose success story is one of and Rainbow Construction, there will be the best-kept secrets in the American policy debate. some winners and some losers, and I can already tell you who they are. The fact that In the 1980s and early 1990s, says an article in The there will be a settlement and the board American Journal of Managed Care, the VHA "had a pays for the school they are happily using tarnished reputation of bureaucracy, inefficiency and is assured. The losers are the blue collar mediocre care." But reforms beginning in the mid- people who built the school and lost their 1990s transformed the system, and "the VA's success jobs, when Rainbow folded because they in improving quality, safety and value," the article never got paid. Many haven’t found anoth- says, "have allowed it to emerge as an increasingly er, so we the taxpayers continue to finance recognized leader in health care." a fight that should never have gone to liti- Last year customer satisfaction with the veterans' gation. Which brings us to the winners: health system, as measured by an annual survey con- Lawyers. None of the architects, engineers, ducted by the National Quality Research Center, or school board personnel missed a pay- exceeded that for private health care for the sixth year check. Looks like your classic “Them that in a row. This high level of quality (which is also ver- got shall gain and them without shall lose.” ified by objective measures of performance) was The longer we wait to pay the bill, the big- achieved without big budget increases. In fact, the vet- ger the bill will be. There is an old Swahili erans' system has managed to avoid much of the huge saying that roughly translated says that “If cost surge that has plagued the rest of U.S. medicine. your head is in the sand, your buns are in How does the VHA do it? the air.” Let’s do something. The secret of its success is the fact that it's a uni- Randy Murdock versal, integrated system. Because it covers all veter- Ukiah ans, the system doesn't need to employ legions of Humane Society administrative staff to check patients' coverage and demand payment from their insurance companies. says check them out Because it covers all aspects of medical care, it has To the Editor: been able to take the lead in electronic record-keeping Thank you so much for Wednesday’s and other innovations that reduce costs, ensure effec- article on the Humane Society for Inland a hardworking and cohesive Board! met with all of you and we discussed this tive treatment and help prevent medical errors. Mendocino County. We always welcome We would like to personally invite you, story, which I still believe was a fair your reporter Laura Clark, and the public, description of the Humane Society’s current Moreover, the VHA, as Phillip Longman put it in the opportunity to get front page coverage The Washington Monthly, "has nearly a lifetime rela- on our efforts to keep the shelter viable and to attend our next Board meeting, which is struggle with funding. The offer we made scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, at 6 weeks ago to do a story on your fundrais- tionship with its patients." As a result, it "actually has operating. an incentive to invest in prevention and more effective We do think that for your reporter to get pm in the back conference room at Realty ing for special equipment for the dogs at World Selzer Realty, 350 E Gobbi St., the shelter still stands. disease management. When it does so, it isn't just sav- an objective view on the operation and ing money for somebody else. It's maximizing its own needs of the shelter, she should actually Ukiah. We would also like to invite Ms. Clark to visit our shelter. If she is unable to resources. In short, it can do what the rest of the health visit the shelter, and possibly interview Double standard care sector can't seem to, which is to pursue quality some of the staff and volunteers there. make it during the work week (Wed. - Fri. 1-5pm), we are open on weekends (11 a.m. at the courthouse? systematically without threatening its own financial We would like to correct some miscon- viability." to 3 p.m.). To the Editor: ceptions that might have been created by Oh, and one more thing: The veterans' health sys- the article. We think Ms. Clark will find that she I went through the judge’s security will have ample material to do a really in- checkpoint at the Ukiah courthouse recent- tem bargains hard with medical suppliers, and pays far It is probably true that with an organiza- less for drugs than most private insurers. tion that draws from such a diverse group depth, objective follow up report on the ly, and was shocked to learn what the local of people there can occasionally be differ- Humane Society for Inland Mendocino judges think of the people of Mendocino I don't want to idealize the veterans' system. In fact, ences in opinions as to how things are County. Hopefully, it will be another front County. It is quite clear the judges think we there's reason to be concerned about its future: Will it done. Isn’t that the case in any organiza- page article, with pictures from the shelter. are all criminals who are undeserving of be given the resources it needs to cope with the flood tion? However, we can say unequivocally You know what they say, “a picture is basic rights. We have no expectation of pri- of wounded and traumatized veterans from Iraq? But that there is not a staff member, volunteer, worth a thousand words”! vacy, and we don’t deserve respect from the the transformation of the VHA is clearly the most or Board member, who is involved with HSIMC Board of Directors men running the checkpoint. It doesn’t mat- encouraging health policy story of the past decade. So HSIMC who does it for any reason other Mike Miller ter if we are jurors, witnesses, victims, pro- why haven't you heard about it? than to try to benefit the animals. Staff Margaret North fessionals, or other law abiding citizens. The answer, I believe, is that pundits and policy- members are too underpaid and overworked Ann Koch We have to take off our jackets, empty our makers don't talk about the veterans' system because to be doing it for any reason other than Sharron Thomas pockets, empty our purses, take off our they can't handle the cognitive dissonance. (One their love for the work and the animals. It Sheryl Mitcham pagers, take off our hats, lift up our pants prominent commentator started yelling at me when I goes without saying that volunteers, who Lynne Anderson and take off our belts. We have committed tried to describe the system's successes in a private are the backbone of our organization, give no crimes, and are under no suspicion of conversation.) For the lesson of the VHA's success willingly of their time, energy, and often Editor’s note: Laura Clark has been to criminal activity, yet we are all suspect in story -- that a government agency can deliver better their own money, purely out of a desire to the shelter. You may recall the August 2005 the eyes of the judges. All the while, the care at lower cost than the private sector -- runs com- help. Board members are simply volunteers story she wrote about teenagers who are local legal establishment throws a token pletely counter to the pro-privatization, anti-govern- and animal lovers who step up to the plate helping at the shelter as part of community wallet or purse on the conveyor belt and ment conventional wisdom that dominates today's and agree to spend even more of their time, service. Previous to that story Ms. Clark walks through the beeping checkpoint Washington. and usually much more of their own wrote about the Humane Society’s “Be A while the guards cower at their influence. The dissonance between the dominant ideology and money, to try to keep the shelter operating. Buddy” orientation sessions for people Liam Kidd the realities of health care is one reason the Medicare Board members receive absolutely no mon- looking to adopt shelter animals. I have Potter Valley drug legislation looks as if someone went down a etary compensation, so it is hard to figure checklist of things that the veterans' system does right, out what kind of “hidden agenda” could and in each case did the opposite. For example, the exist! We are proud to be members of such VHA avoids dealing with insurance companies; the WHERE TO WRITE drug bill shoehorns insurance companies into the pro- LETTER POLICY gram even though they serve no real function. The President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa VHA bargains effectively on drug prices; the drug bill The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- forbids Medicare from doing the same. ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah editor. All letters must include a clear name, Still, ideology can't hold out against reality forever. signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, Letters are generally published in the order Cries of "socialized medicine" didn't, in the end, suc- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is ceed in blocking the creation of Medicare. And far- they are received, but shorter, concise letters State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: are given preference. Because of the volume sighted thinkers are already suggesting that the of letters coming in, letters of more than 400 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 [email protected] Veterans Health Administration, not President Bush's words in length may take longer to be print- Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate unrealistic vision of a system in which people go ed. Names will not be withheld for any rea- Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, "comparative shopping" for medical care the way they son. If we are aware that you are connected (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX do when buying tile (his example, not mine), repre- to a local organization or are an elected offi- 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 (916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. 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authentic nature and live in the pulse of life. The cost is $15 a class or $120 for the series. BILLBOARD Work exchange is available. For more infor- Gloriana announces the return mation and registration, call Cyndi 463-2898. of the Amazing Beejay Joyer The Point Arena Lighthouse Audition for ‘Drooling The Daily Journal needs community support Pianos’ to be held in Ukiah His show-stopping, comedic-juggling When the Coast Guard closed down the sta- Wednesday, Feb. 8 at UPT performance during the Cotton Auditorium tion in the 70’s, a group of coastal residents Re-Opening Gala brought the house down Auditions will be held on the evening of formed the Point Arena Lighthouse Keeper last October. Adults and kids alike sat wide- Inc. (non-profit) so that the lighthouse could Wednesday, Feb. 8 for a new play by Andrew Kircher: "Drooling Pianos." The play will be eyed as Beejay Joyer performed juggling still be open to the public for its enjoyment. moves so intricate they looked impossible. Additionally, the mission of PALKI is to also directed by Phyllis Bluestein, and will feature performances by Spencer Brewer and Ed Rousing juggling tricks and attitude to preserve the historical value of this landmark spare make Joyer a performer the audience for generations to come. In 2008 this tower Reinhart. Five actors are required, three men will celebrate 100 years of standing. And with- and two women, various ages. Some roles has to see to believe. The community will standing gale force winds, corrosion, erosion, require musical ability. get another chance because he’s coming salty moisture and rain? Auditions will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6 back to perform at the Gloriana Opera Not too much maintenance has been done to 9 p.m., at the Ukiah Playhouse. "Drooling Company fundraiser, “There’s Magic in the during the past few decades and it is now badly Pianos" opens on Thursday, April 13 and runs Air” with The Fabulous Blendos, on Feb.17, showing. Just recently a big block of cement Thursday through Saturday, April 13 through 18, 19 at Eagles Hall Theater in Fort Bragg. fell off the bottom of the balcony at the top of 29, with one matinee on Sunday, April 23. One of the original cast members of The the tower. Apparently it was only a patch, noth- Rehearsals will begin on or around Feb. 27. Fabulous Blendos, who last performed their ing structural, but nonetheless the tip of an ice- For more information or to check out a perusal illusions, magic tricks, and comedy routines berg: enough to make us realize that, because script, contact Ukiah Players Theatre at 462- in 1996, fell in love with the circus at two of years of moisture penetrating the walls, 1210. years of age when the Pickle Family Circus there is quite a bit of rusting happening along came to town. He studied Theater Arts with the rebar inside the cement; a phenomena Handley Cellars presents Jim Hendersen at Fort Bragg Middle School called spalling. This tower was built after the another Art in the Cellar and High School, then graduated from 1906 earthquake, in the style of a chimney Mendocino High in 1996. stack: the first lighthouse to be built with this On Feb. 10, 11 and 12 Anderson Valley reinforced concrete technique. Joyer trained with and taught at the San Beejay Joyer artists will display some of their larger works Francisco School of Circus Arts, toured the PALKI is now facing an imminent huge in a special three-day show, hosted by Handley Glickfeld as The Lovely Assistant, says expense for the restoration of the tower. I United States and Taiwan with Lazer event information. There are new illusions Cellars. For a second year, Art In The Cellar Vaudville, and has been to Japan six times appeal to every resident of our magnificent will provide a mid-winter opportunity to show- as well as some of the Blendo classics to coastal communities from Irish Beach to Sea with the LA Circus. thrill the audience during “Magic”, music case local talent against the backdrop of barrels He is currently based in Los Angeles Ranch and beyond and ask to come forward in Handley’s wine cellar. During the three-day from the 30s and 40s, and stunning cos- and help with the restoration of this historical show, from noon to 4 p.m. each day, visitors where he performs in a variety of venues tumes. landmark. Every dollar, every hour volun- can enjoy special sales, tastings, and food pair- however, the public may have seen him per- Advance tickets are on sale now for teered, will help and without help there will be ings while viewing a wide range of large-for- form stunts as an acrobatic elf in the movie “There’s Magic in the Air” at Tangents and no restoration. Send tax deductible contribu- mat works in various medium. “Polar Express” with Tom Hanks or on the tion to PALKI, P.O. Box 11, Point Arena, CA Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, Out of This A raffle to benefit Anderson Valley Arts, a television show “CSI NY.” World in Mendocino. Evening performances 95468. For more information call Silvia recently-formed non-profit supporting art pro- Joyer is thrilled to be coming back to his Simpson, executive director, at 882-2777. begin at 8 p.m., Sunday matinee begins at 3 grams for local children, will be held in con- hometown and performing with The p.m. For more information, call 964-SHOW junction with the event. The Grand Prize is a Blendos again and his partners Robert (7469). Leamon to show art exhibit two-night stay at the Handley Cellars Ranch Goleman as The Magician and Sandy House, with other prizes donated by participat- at Mendo Lake Credit Union ing artists. Richard Leamon is showing his artwork in Exhibiting artists will include Carol the Lobby of Mendo Lake Credit Union for the Andrews, Wax-Bing Pottery, Gary Church, month of February. Anyes DeRyck, Jim Ellison, Susan Gross, Everyone is cordially invited to come by. Henry Hill, Charlie Hochberg, Kim Howland, The address is 526 S. State St., Ukiah. Lobby Rebecca Johnson, Maire Palmer, Kent Rogers, hours are Monday though Thursday, 9 to 5 Ismael Sanchez, Marvin and Colleen Schenck, p.m. and until 6 p.m. on Fridays. Mendo Lake Sue Sellars, Susan Spencer, Ferdinand Credit Union is proud to display the works of Thieriot, Alan Thomas, Denver Tuttle, Tracy local artists. Vogel, and Malcolm West. Handley Cellars is located at 3151 Highway Northcoast Artists 20th 128, in Anderson Valley between the towns of Philo and Navarro. Information is available at anniversary show to take 895-3876. place this Friday Northcoast Artists Gallery is celebrating The 19th annual Event of the twenty years of art and business on the Heart to take place Feb. 11 Mendocino coast. An evening of cake and art is scheduled for Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. This The Mendocino County AIDS Volunteer show of art work from the members of Network (MCAVN) proudly presents the 19th Northcoast Artists Co-op will be running from Annual Event of the Heart, Auction, Dinner Feb. 3 to March 1. Come celebrate with cake, and Dance to be held Saturday, Feb.11, 2006 at at Northcoast Artists Gallery, 362 N. Main St. Carl Purdy Hall, in Ukiah. The theme of this in Fort Bragg. For more information, call Diza year’s fund raising event is “Mendo Blues”. Hope 964-6841. The Band is The Ford Blues Band featuring Robben Ford. Madelyn Swift is scheduled The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception sponsored by as guest speaker at REAEYC Jeriko Estates. The four course dinner begins at Winter Workshop Saturday 7 p.m. and the Dance door opens at 9 p.m. Ticket holders will be able to enjoy the whole First Five Mendocino, Mendocino College evening for a donation of $75 per person. and the Redwood Empire Association for the Dance only tickets are $20. Education of Children (REAEYC) are pleased For more information call MCAVN, 462 to present Madelyn Swift, a nationally 1932 or [email protected] Ticket are also acclaimed author, speaker and authority on dis- cipline and family dynamics at their annual available at Mendocino Book Co. in Ukiah and Winter Workshop. Leaves of Grass in Willits. Ms. Swift is president of Child right, an All proceeds from the Event support educational consulting firm that provides train- MCAVN’s mission to stop the transmission of ing to teachers, parents and administrators. Her HIV/HCV and care for those affected through experiences as a parent, teacher, school psy- the promotion of healthy lifestyles. chologist, and businesswoman have con- tributed to her realistic approach. MCOE/CPITS High School This all day workshop will take place this Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ukiah High Poetry Slam set in Ukiah School Cafetorium Madelyn Swift will present On Friday, Feb. 19 at the Ukiah Little the keynote address and a follow-up workshop. Theater at Ukiah High School in Ukiah, high There will also be twelve other workshops to school poets from Willits, Anderson Valley, choose from covering music, cooking, and lan- and Ukiah will speak their poetry at the 5th guage development activities. annual MCOE/CPITS Inland High School Registration is $40 and includes lunch. For more information, call Penny Walker 468- Poetry Slam. On Thursday, March 2 at the 3029. A listing of activities is online at Arena Theater in Point Arena, high school www.mendocino.edu poets from Point Arena, Fort Bragg, and Mendocino will speak their poetry. Then On Wednesday, April 5 at the Mendocino High ‘Embody Spirit through School Mathison Performing Arts Center, high Movement’ class offered school poets from Anderson Valley, Fort Bragg, Mendocino, Point Arena, Ukiah and by Dance and Thrive Willits will step up to the microphone to pre- Dance and Thrive presents “Embody Spirit sent their poetry all together. through Movement” an 8-week class begin- Theses events will be judged by local poets, ning this Monday, from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Come with audience response influencing their deci- try out the first class as an introduction to the sion. So please join in support of expression. work. Through a unique blend of various Each one of these events starts at 4 p.m. and is expressive movement forms, inspiring music free and open to the public. The slam is spon- and gentle guidance this workshop provides a sored by the Mendocino County Office of safe sanctuary to move with others, express Education and California Poets in the Schools.

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TODAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL| MENDOCINO 64, MERRITT 50 COLLEGE BASKETBALL George Washington at Xavier, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) North Carolina at Maryland, 4 p.m. (ESPN) NBA Cleveland at Miami, 5 p.m. (TNT) San Antonio at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. (TNT) NHL Minnesota at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. (FSN) FRIDAY, FEB. 3 COLLEGE BASKETBALL George Washington at Xavier, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) North Carolina at Maryland, 4 p.m. (ESPN) NBA In the hunt Detroit at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. (ESPN) Minnesota at Portland, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) COMMUNITY DIGEST

Scholastic Clay Target File photo Program returns to Cassie Baroni led Ukiah Ukiah with 13 points in a win The Ukiah Gun Club will host an over Santa Rosa. informational meeting for parents and students who are interested in participating in the national Scholastic Clay Target Program. Ukiah SCTP is nationwide shooting competition that gives young adults the opportunity to compete in trap shooting for state and national titles, plus college schol- rallies arships and prizes. The meeting will be held on Friday, February 3, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Ukiah Gun Club club- house, 2300 Vichy Springs Rd., on road Ukiah. The Scholastic Clay Target Program provides school-age Wildcats improve to participants with the opportunity to showcase their competitive 5-4 in NBL with shooting skills and earn state and national recognition. The pro- 52-51 win over gram is designed to instill in par- ticipants safe firearms handling, Santa Rosa commitment, responsibility, lead- ership and teamwork. The Daily Journal Parents interested in learning more about the program is the SANTA ROSA – In girls Ukiah area can contact Paul basketball, Ukiah rallied from McGinnis at 467-1232 or at a 33-22 halftime deficit to [email protected]. For moreinformation on the defeat Santa Rosa, 52-51, and Scholastic ClayTarget Program, improve to 5-4 in North Bay visitwww.nssf.org/SCTP, contact League II play. the National Shooting Sports Foundation at (203) 426-1320 or “We were behind the email [email protected]. More infor- whole game and then got the mation can be obtained at lead with about one-and-a- www.casctp.org/main.html. half minute left,” said Ukiah head coach Bill Brunemeyer. City of Ukiah girls Amy Wellnitz/The Daily Journal “In the second half our full youth softball Mendocino College’s Jared Giammona is defended by Merritt College’s Brandon Harris Wednesday night in court press was pretty effec- The City of Ukiah Community Ukiah. Mendocino won, 64-50. tive.” Service Department would like to layup and a 2-0 Mendocino lead. get ready for Marin Friday.” Ukiah got yeoman efforts announce the beginning of regis- Polanco leads Eagles with tration for the 2006 Girls Youth “What Steven did earlier in the year Friday, Mendocino’s potential stum- from a handful of players, and Softball League. 22 points as Mendocino was get baskets like that from leaking bling block ran into some problems of was led in scoring by sopho- Participants may register indi- out and not staying in the lane to play its own before the game even started. more Cassie Baroni, who had vidually and will be placed on stays in playoff picture teams according to their grade defense,” said Mendocino head coach Merritt College leading scorer 13 points to go with five level. The league will be divided Kevin Koch. “He’s getting out on the Mohson Said missed the team bus, lead- rebounds. into the following divisions: By TONY ADAME Francesca Teeters had Grades K-2 (T-Ball); Grades 3/4; break after playing defense now, and ing rebounder Vinzant Deavareuz was Grades 5/6; and Grades 7-12. The Daily Journal we’re a better team for it.” out with strained abdominal muscles, eight points and 10 rebounds League play begins in early It was only the first basket, but it may Mendocino was the better team and starting guard Robert Christensen for the Wildcats, and Lindsay April and will run through early June. Cost is $50 per player (sib- as well have been the game. Wednesday, with a 64-50 win. It was a almost severed his finger last week and Kiely had 10 points and eight ling discounts and Low Income Merritt College’s Brandon Harris and much-needed victory that improved the is out for the rest of the season. rebounds. Freshman Hillary Discounts are available). Evan Ekpa appeared to have the bead on Eagles to 7-4 in Bay Valley Conference “Mohson came late, so we had to Ruddick also scored 10 The registration deadline is February, 27, 2006 and forms are a loose ball just moments after tip-off. play and kept them in the hunt for a leave him,” said Merritt head coach points, all in the second half. available at the City of Ukiah (411 As both players went to grab the ball, playoff spot. Miguel Johnson. “But I thought we Carrie Reid finished with West Clay). For more informa- Mendocino College guard Steven Polanco had 22 points in the win. came in and played hard, you can’t take eight points for Ukiah. tion, call 463-6714. Polanco came out of nowhere and “I jumped ahead before and we stum- anything away from Coach Koch and his The Wildcats return to swiped the ball out from underneath bled,” Koch said. “Now, we’re just action today, hosting Piner. City of Ukiah men’s their noses, racing down the court for a going to take the moment at hand and See EAGLES Page 8 Game time is 7:30 p.m. softball league The City of Ukiah Community Service Department would like to announce the beginning of the 2006 men’s softball league. There is an information meeting at The Pub in Ukiah March 16 at 6:30 p.m. League play is sched- Allen’s 32 points lead uled to begin in early May. Team fees are $450 for the sponsor fee and $30 per player, with checks made payable to the City of Ukiah. Seattle to comeback win Registration forms are available at the Ukiah Civic Center Annex By JIM COUR at 411 West Clay St., and the reg- the backboard with a long shot attempt and the istration deadline is April 13. The Associated Press 24-second clock expired, giving the Sonics the Player fees will be collected SEATTLE — Ray Allen scored 32 points ball. from team managers at the first game. Space is limited. and Rashard Lewis added 26, leading the Allen was fouled by Fisher with 23.5 sec- For more information, call 463- Seattle SuperSonics to a 111-107 comeback onds left and Warriors coach Mike 6714. victory over the Golden State Warriors on Montgomery received his second technical for Wednesday night. arguing too strongly on the play, forcing his City of Ukiah women’s The Warriors shot only 2-for-21 in the third ejection. Allen sank three free throws to put softball league quarter — getting baskets by Derek Fisher and Seattle ahead 108-101. Baron Davis — and Golden State had a sea- Davis made a 3-pointer with 17 seconds The City of Ukiah Community son-low nine points in the period to fall behind remaining and Luke Ridnour countered with Service Department would like to announce the beginning of the 85-71. The Sonics had runs of 12-0 and 10-0 in two free throws with 15 seconds for the Sonics. 2006 women’s softball league. the quarter. Davis sank another 3-pointer — his fourth League play will be on Tuesday of the game and third of the final quarter — to and Wednesday nights and is Allen put the Sonics ahead to stay at 64-63 scheduled to begin in early May. with a driving layup with 4:11 gone in the sec- cut the Sonics’ lead to 110-107 with 12 sec- Team fees are $450 for the ond half. The Sonics led by as many as 15 in onds left. Fisher fouled Ridnour, who missed sponsor fee and $30 per player, his first attempt, but made the second with 6.9 with checks made payable to the the third period. City of Ukiah. Davis led the Warriors with a season-high seconds to play. Fisher missed a 3-point Registration forms are available 35 points. attempt and Allen rebounded to end the game. at the Ukiah Civic Center Annex at 411 West Clay St., and the reg- The Sonics maintained their lead in the final The Warriors led 62-56 at halftime, with istration deadline is April 13. quarter, although the Warriors closed within Andris Biedrins scoring 10 of his 16 first-half Player fees will be collected 105-101 on a 3-pointer by Mickael Pietrus points in the second quarter and Murphy 12 in from team managers at the first game. Space is limited. with 2:23 left, a layup by Fisher with 2:02 on the half. They made 23 of 43 shots in the first For more information, call 463- ANG Newspapers the clock and two free throws by Davis with half. Seattle’s Ray Allen looks to pass around Golden 1:29 to go. Golden State’s biggest lead in the first half See DIGEST, Page 7 State’s Mikael Pietrus Wednesday night. Golden State’s Troy Murphy hit the side of was 12 points, twice in the second quarter. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2006 – 7

leaving Green Bay, had just kept Dilfer from leaving as a COMMUNITY DIGEST — CONTINUED FROM PAGE A-6 Hasselbeck traded with the Packers to get free agent by promising he Hasselbeck to be his starting would start. But in the first 6714. on Feb. 18. class and Sheriff’s Activities League The evening will begin with a no- fees are $5 annually. Membership Continued from Page 6 quarterback. He had just fin- preseason game, Dilfer hurt Seventh annual sports host wine tasting at 6 p.m. A catered with the fitness club is not required. ished his third season learning his knee. Hasselbeck came dinner will follow at 7 and the induc- For more information, call the Sheriff’s “Anybody else?” he asked. behind Brett Favre. back again. And struggled expo for girls Sunday at tion ceremony will begin promptly at Activities League voice mail at 468- Mendocino College 8. 4288, Body Works at 459-0594 or “That was pretty good, eh? Hasselbeck had zero career again. Dilfer returned in Week Tickets for the meal and ceremony chief instructor Mike Tobin at 354- Just made that up. Thank you. starts. He was a sixth-round 2. For all girls in grades two through are $35 each and can be purchased 0565 and leave your number. Thank you very much.” draft choice from Boston Then, on Oct. 27, 2002, at eight, a free one-day sports sampler by contacting either Anna Daugherty is being offered by the Girls Scouts of or Skip Hunter in the college athletic Tiny Tigers kinderkarate Hasselbeck wasn’t the only College. Holmgren’s Packers Dallas, Dilfer tore an Konocti Council and Mendocino office (468-3255 or 468-3165). quarterback cracking jokes were the only team to call him Achilles’ tendon. Hasselbeck College Jan. 22 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 2006 Mendocino College Hall of Tollow Dojo is hosting the weekly Fame Inductees: special recognition during Amateur Hour at Ford for a pre-draft tryout — yet he entered and led the Seahawks p.m. at the Mendocino College gym in Tiny Tigers kinder karate course, Field. now acknowledges he was to a 17-14 win. He started the Ukiah. awards — coaches Ed Boyle and Dan which utilizes proven techniques to Girls of all skill levels can try a vari- Drew; athlete inductees — Rod teach martial arts to children 4 to 6 Pittsburgh’s Ben arrogant and difficult to final nine games, passing for ety of sports and activities in a sup- Dockins, Jerry Ward, Rikki Hayes, years old. Paul Cronin, Anne Ibarra, John Roethlisberger was asked coach. 300 yards four times and over portive, non-competitive environment, The class is held Saturdays from But Holmgren loved 400 yards twice. learning from local college athletes Gastineau, Kurt Ehmann, Dennis 12:30-1:20 p.m. The first class is free. what he dislikes about going and coaches. The emphasis will be on Willeford, Jeff Burrell, Randy Sondag. Call 463-1347 or 621-0714 to sign up. playing away from Pittsburgh Hasselbeck’s intelligence. He’s started ever since. skill building and teamwork. Girls Tollow Dojo is located at 3001 S. State for a fourth consecutive game. Those brains got a beating “Well, it’s taken a little must bring their own lunches and BAM Wrestling Club tak- St., No. 4. water bottles, and snacks will be pro- “My dog,” he said, speak- in his second game as while,” Holmgren said vided. ing sign-ups ing fondly of the Rottweiler Seattle’s 2001 starter. Tuesday. “But right now we If you would like to be part of this Willits boxing program year’s fun, contact Connie Krantman BAM Wrestling Club is accepting named Zeus that stayed back Philadelphia hit the new quar- are in a very, very good at 463-2888 or 1-800-764-7322 for sign-ups for youth wrestlers. The Sheriff's Youth Activities League in Pittsburgh. “If I could have terback so often in a 27-3 place.” more information or to pre-register. Practices are held Wednesday and "Willits" Boxing Program is currently Thursday nights from 6:30 until rough- my dog here it would be per- Eagles’ win the Seahawks Hasselbeck completed 67 meeting at the Body Works Gym and fect, but Coach Cowher almost had to peel him off the percent of his throws with South Ukiah Little ly 8 p.m. Attend a practice to sigh up. Martial Arts Center (1511 Main St. in The registration fee is $30. Willits) on Monday and Wednesday wouldn’t let me bring him.” turf at old Veterans Stadium. three touchdowns and no League sign ups nights at 7 p.m. in the aerobic room. It’s also all fun for The following week, he interceptions in two playoff Ukiah Women's This program is free and open to the Sign ups for South Ukiah Little public. Ages 8 and above are encour- Hasselbeck, thanks to 24 strained a groin muscle. He wins. He almost single-hand- League will be Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m., 18-Hole Golf Club aged to participate. touchdown passes, just nine sat the next two games behind edly took over the divisional- at the Yokayo Elementary School For more information, call Body cafeteria. Local lady golfers are invited to join Works Gym at 459-0594. There is an interceptions — his career- Trent Dilfer. Hasselbeck round win over Washington All players parents need to bring all the Ukiah Women’s 18-Hole Golf annual $5 insurance/registration fee. low for an entire injury-free eventually returned for nine after league MVP Shaun of the following: birth certificate (no Club. Golfers hit the links every season — and a 66 percent more starts — five were loss- Alexander left in the first copies, no baptism or hospital certifi- Tuesday. Those interested in joining cates), current utility bill, current dri- the club may call Shirley Dietrick at Boxers wanted completion rate. es — before he hurt his pass- quarter with a concussion. ver’s license, and current car or home 485-5540. “It all came together this ing shoulder. “He’s just matured,” said insurance for proof of residency. Boxing classes are offered by season and he has had his best “Instead of people saying, receiver Bobby Engram, who The cost is $55 for each child regis- NCRC Raceway Mendocino County Sheriff’s SAL and tering and $50 for each additional sib- are ongoing at the Redwood Health season,” Holmgren said. ‘Hey, I feel bad for you,’ it felt arrived in Seattle with ling. R/C racing Club for all ages and levels. New But it wasn’t always a gas more like people were Hasselbeck in 2001. “He’s There is also a $30 cash or check expanded class times for winter 2006 mandatory service deposit which will NCRC hosts radio-controlled car are: Thursday, 6:45 p.m; Friday, 5 for Hasselbeck in Seattle. applauding ... No, it didn’t taken his lumps like any star be returned upon working at the con- racing on the third or fourth Sunday of p.m.; Sunday 5 p.m.; Tuesday 5:30 In 2001, the joke was on feel that way, it WAS that quarterback, but he’s dealt cession stand. each month at the Redwood Empire p.m. him. way,” Hasselbeck said. “It with it extremely well. Players must be five years old by Fairgrounds (1055 N. State St., Anyone interested in joining SAL April 30, 2006 and no older than 12 by Ukiah). Sign-ups start at 9 a.m. must fill out the necessary paperwork Holmgren, in his third sea- was tough.” “He is the leader of this April 30, 2006 to participate. Racing starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Get to become a SAL member and pay $5 son coaching Seattle after Before 2002, the Seahawks team.” For more information, visit the South there early to set up. a year, and membership is free to Ukiah Little League website at NCRC hosts both road course and Redwood Health Club members. www.eteamz.com/SULL or call 468- oval racing for novice to expert dri- Minors must have the forms signed by 8800. vers. their parents. Please allow 10 minutes For more information, call Eric at before class to do this. Ukiah J.V. girls win, freshmen 462-9569. Call Cris and Pattie at 463-1339 for North Ukiah Little questions. League sign ups Ukiah Community Karate beat Santa Rosa to stay unbeaten Sign ups for North Ukiah Little Kids program Rusty Bowl BMX League will be Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m. Bicycle motocross races are held The Daily Journal Yvette Vasquez contributed six points, seven at the Yokayo Elementary School The Sheriff’s Youth Activities League cafeteria. is teaching free youth karate pro- weekly at Rusty Bowl BMX, located at The Ukiah junior varsity girls improved to rebounds and two steals. All players parents need to bring all grams at the Redwood Health Club the east end of Gobbi Street in Ukiah. The American Bicycle Association- 6-2 in league play and 15-4 overall after of the following: birth certificate (no (3101 S. State St., Ukiah) on UKIAH (58) copies, no baptism or hospital certifi- Wednesday nights and Sunday after- sanctioned races are held Saturdays defeating Rancho Cotate Jan. 26, 58-39. Ramirez 15, Houghton 12, Dhooghe 10, Heth 9, Vasquez 6, Sayad 2, cates), current utility bill, current dri- noons for ages 6 and older. with sign-ups from 9:30-10:30 a.m. “I was really happy with the way we played Cavalin 2, Ott 1, Daly 1, Brooks 0, Daly 0, Ladao 0. and racing immediately after. ver’s license, and current car or home Interested parties can register at the offensively in the first half,” said Ukiah head POTTER VALLEY (39) insurance for proof of residency. class and Sheriff’s Activities League For more information, call the Rusty No individual statistics available. fees are $5 annually. Membership Bowl hotline at 462-0249. coach Dave Downey. “In the second half our The cost is $55 for each child regis- Ukiah 14 16 19 9 – 58 tering and $50 for each additional sib- with the Redwood Health Club is not defense improved and the girls played better. I Rancho Cotate 12 12 8 7 – 39 ling. required. For more information, call To place an announcement in the Players must be five years old by the Sheriff’s Activities League voice “Community Sports Digest,” contact think it is hard to get everything clicking on the April 30, 2006 and no older than 12 by mail at 468-4288, RHC at 468-0441 The Ukiah Daily Journal Sports road.” Freshmen improve to 9-0 with 36-5 April 30, 2006 to participate. or chief instructor Mike Tobin at 354- Department by phone at 468-3518. For more information on North Ukiah 0565 and leave your number. You may also mail your listing to 590 After leading 30-24 at halftime, Ukiah win, Lauer scores 10 points Little League, call 468-4232. S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., 95482, pushed its lead to 49-32 after the third quarter. The Ukiah freshman girls freshman girls e-mail it to [email protected], or Willits Community fax it to us at 468-3544. Because the Kindee Ramirez led Ukiah in scoring with protected their perfect record Wednesday, Mendocino College HOF Karate Kids program “Community Sports Digest” is a FREE 15 points. defeating Santa Rosa 36-5 and improving to a Dinner tickets service, no guarantees can be made sparkling 9-0. The Sheriff’s Activities League is on the frequency of a listing’s appear- Emily Houghton had 12 points, four The Mendocino College athletic also teaching free youth karate pro- ance in The Daily Journal. To assure rebounds, and four steals. Katie Dhooghe fin- The freshman led 23-2 at halftime. department will host its first Hall of grams at the Body Works Gym (1511 your event maximum publicity, please ished with 10 points and eight rebounds and Ashley Lauer led the Wildcats with 10 Fame induction at the Redwood S. Main St., Willits) on Monday and contact either our classified (468- Valley Cellars wine tasting room Friday nights for ages 6 and older. 3535) or display advertising (468- Kayla Heth had nine points and eight points and Jessica Graham had four points, (7051 N. State St., Redwood Valley) Interested parties can register at the 3510) departments. rebounds. three steals and five rebounds. SCOREBOARD

High Point 76, Radford 62 Colorado 29 19 5 63 196 170 NBA Kentucky 81, Mississippi St. 66 Edmonton 28 18 6 62 174 162 LSU 84, Auburn 69 Minnesota 25 24 4 54 153 138 EASTERN CONFERENCE Marshall 72, East Carolina 66 Pacific Division Atlantic Division N.C. State 66, Virginia 64 W L OT Pts GF GA W L Pct GB Tennessee 69, Vanderbilt 62 Dallas 36 15 2 74 172 137 New Jersey 23 21.523 — Tulane 59, SMU 56 Los Angeles 30 21 4 64 186 177 Philadelphia 23 22.511 1/2 MIDWEST Anaheim 24 17 10 58 149 142 Boston 18 28.391 6 Akron 75, Buffalo 61 Phoenix 26 25 3 55 159 172 Toronto 16 30.348 8 Bradley 73, Illinois St. 44 San Jose 23 19 7 53 150 151 New York 14 30.318 9 Dayton 77, Saint Joseph’s 69 Southeast Division E. Michigan 81, Cent. Michigan 75 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss W L Pct GB Indiana 72, Northwestern 63 or shootout loss. Miami 28 18.609 — Indiana St. 63, S. Illinois 54 Washington 21 23.477 6 Iowa 77, Purdue 68 Tuesday’s Games Orlando 18 25.419 8 1/2 Kent St. 73, Ohio 60 Buffalo 5, Atlanta 2 Atlanta 13 31.295 14 Marquette 81, St. John’s 61 N.Y. Islanders 5, Washington 3 Charlotte 11 36.234 17 1/2 Miami (Ohio) 77, Bowling Green 60 Carolina 8, Montreal 2 Central Division Missouri St. 84, Drake 59 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2, SO W L Pct GB N. Illinois 73, Ball St. 67 Vancouver 7, Phoenix 4 Detroit 38 6.864 — Texas 66, Missouri 53 Colorado 3, Minnesota 2 Cleveland 27 17.614 11 W. Michigan 57, Toledo 53 Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee 23 22.511 15 1/2 Wichita St. 74, Evansville 66 N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 1 Indiana 22 22.500 16 SOUTHWEST Detroit 3, St. Louis 2 Chicago 20 25.444 18 1/2 Arkansas St. 91, Troy 68 New Jersey 5, Ottawa 3 Baylor 72, Kansas St. 70, OT Dallas 2, Nashville 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Houston 63, UTEP 57 Columbus at Calgary, 6 p.m. Memphis 84, Tulsa 61 San Jose at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m. Southwest Division Oklahoma 71, Texas A&M 63 Today’s Games W L Pct GB UNLV 73, TCU 60 Philadelphia at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Dallas 36 10.783 — FAR WEST Montreal at Boston, 4 p.m. San Antonio 35 10.778 1/2 Air Force 71, Colorado St. 56 N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m. Memphis 26 19.578 9 1/2 BYU 77, New Mexico 71 Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m. New Orleans 23 22.511 12 1/2 Utah 71, Wyoming 63 Chicago at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Houston 16 29.356 19 1/2 Colorado at Nashville, 5 p.m. Northwest Division WOMEN Los Angeles at Phoenix, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB Columbus at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Denver 25 23.521 — EAST Minnesota at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. Utah 22 24.478 2 Bucknell 62, Lafayette 48 Friday’s Games Minnesota 21 23.477 2 Cincinnati 77, Seton Hall 58 Toronto at Washington, 4 p.m. Seattle 18 26.409 5 Colgate 71, Lehigh 69, OT Atlanta at Florida, 4:30 p.m. Portland 16 27.372 6 1/2 Hartford 73, Maine 55 Carolina at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m. Pacific Division New Hampshire 83, Boston U. 71 Vancouver at Calgary, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 79, Georgetown 62 Phoenix 30 16.652 — Quinnipiac 68, Cent. Connecticut St. 57 L.A. Clippers 26 17.605 2 1/2 Rutgers 61, St. John’s 51 L.A. Lakers 24 21.533 5 1/2 Stony Brook 68, Albany, N.Y. 46 TRANSACTIONS Golden State 20 23.465 8 1/2 UMBC 63, Binghamton 37 Sacramento 19 26.422 10 1/2 SOUTH BASEBALL Coastal Carolina 46, Savannah St. 42 American League Tuesday’s Games Florida Atlantic 83, Kennesaw 62 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Named Dave Malpass Washington 84, Indiana 79 Liberty 77, Longwood 50 major league advance scout and Rob Guzik Phoenix 123, Philadelphia 99 Maryland 88, Miami 77 scout. New Jersey 91, Detroit 84 MIDWEST SEATTLE MARINERS—Extended its working L.A. Lakers 130, New York 97 Bowling Green 76, E. Michigan 69 agreement with Everett of the Northwest League Dallas 98, Chicago 94 Cent. Michigan 80, Miami (Ohio) 67 through the 2008 season. Sacramento 98, Denver 91 Colorado 77, Kansas 71 National League Wednesday’s Games Kent St. 85, Toledo 57 CINCINNATI REDS—Designated RHP Bubba Indiana 105, L.A. Lakers 79 Missouri 66, Kansas St. 65, OT Nelson for assignment and named Mike LaCoss Toronto 117, Washington 112 Nebraska 54, Iowa St. 42 minor league roving pitching instructor. Cleveland 91, New Jersey 85 Wis.-Green Bay 73, Detroit 63 HOUSTON ASTROS—Named Jennifer Randall L.A. Clippers 106, Orlando 94 SOUTHWEST senior director of marketing. Phoenix 102, Boston 94 Texas Tech 84, Texas 63 MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Named Warren Miller Atlanta 102, Charlotte 92 FAR WEST media relations director. Detroit 90, Minnesota 74 San Jose St. 69, Boise St. 64 SAN DIEGO PADRES—Named Ed Wade profes- Dallas 81, Memphis 80 EXHIBITION sional scout and Josh Stein coordinator of base- New Orleans 100, Chicago 95 Cornell 59, Slovak Republic 58 ball research and advance Scouting. Houston 86, Milwaukee 84 Utah 103, Denver 90 BASKETBALL Golden State at Seattle, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Portland, 7 p.m. NHL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Recalled F-C Today’s Games EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland at Miami, 5 p.m. Martynas Andriuskevicius from Arkansas of the San Antonio at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Division NBA Development League. Friday’s Games W L OT Pts GF GA PHILADELPHIA 76ERS—Signed C Zendon Orlando at Atlanta, 4 p.m. Philadelphia 31 13 8 70 178 164 Hamilton to a 10-day contract. Traded C-F Steven New York at Toronto, 4 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 30 15 8 68 167 132 Hunter and cash to New Orleans for 2006 and L.A. Clippers at Boston, 4:30 p.m. New Jersey 27 20 6 60 154 154 2007 second-round draft picks. L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, 4:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 23 25 3 49 152 182 Women’s National Basketball Association Detroit at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh 12 31 10 34 146 209 CONNECTICUT SUN—Signed G Candace Seattle at Houston, 5:30 p.m. Northeast Division Futrell and F Megan Mahoney. Sacramento at Utah, 6 p.m. W L OT Pts GF GA MINNESOTA LYNX—Signed F Adrian Williams. Minnesota at Portland, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa 34 12 4 72 205 122 Buffalo 32 15 3 67 167 143 FOOTBALL Toronto 25 22 5 55 165 176 National Football League Montreal 23 21 6 52 146 170 CINCINNATI BENGALS—Signed WR P.K. Sam to COLLEGE BASKETBALL Boston 22 22 8 52 152 163 a two-year contract. Southeast Division CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed DL Darrell MEN W L OT Pts GF GA Campbell as a future/reserve free agent. EAST Carolina 37 11 4 78 201 158 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS——Re-signed DT Albany, N.Y. 85, Stony Brook 62 Tampa Bay 28 21 4 60 157 151 Tony Williams. Bucknell 67, Army 54 Atlanta 23 24 6 52 181 188 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Agreed to terms with G Charlotte 76, St. Bonaventure 60 Florida 20 25 8 48 137 165 Brian Waters on a six-year contract extension. Fordham 63, Richmond 45 Washington 18 28 5 41 145 195 NEW YORK JETS—Signed FB Richie Anderson Holy Cross 81, Navy 67 and announced his retirement. La Salle 75, Duquesne 66 WESTERN CONFERENCE Michigan 71, Penn St. 65 Central Division HOCKEY New Hampshire 63, Boston U. 54 W L OT Pts GF GA National Hockey League Saint Louis 58, Rhode Island 53 Detroit 35 13 5 75 190 137 PHOENIX COYOTES—Recalled D Matthew Seton Hall 77, Providence 74 Nashville 31 15 6 68 164 151 Spiller from San Antonio of the AHL. Syracuse 86, Rutgers 84, OT Columbus 20 30 2 42 129 187 ST. LOUIS BLUES—Recalled G Patrick Lalime Temple 76, Massachusetts 47 Chicago 17 28 6 40 131 175 from Peoria of the AHL. Assigned F Timofei West Virginia 71, Notre Dame 70 St. Louis 12 31 8 32 132 193 Shishkanov to Peoria. SOUTH Northwest Division TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Assigned D Doug Birmingham-Southern 75, N.C.-Asheville 61 W L OT Pts GF GA O’Brien to Springfield of the AHL. Florida St. 69, Clemson 59 Calgary 30 16 6 66 141 133 Georgia 88, Alabama 79 Vancouver 30 18 5 65 181 163 8 – THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2006 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Oakland’s Hill highlights Mendocino women come up Cal’s recruiting class short against Merritt The Daily Journal spelt doom for the Eagles, missing on an By GREG BEACHAM debate with scholarship papers ready to be The Mendocino College women’s basket- opportunity to tie the score while trailing 71- The Associated Press signed. ball team came up just short of its first Bay 69. BERKELEY — Jeff Tedford spoke to “We didn’t have to resell the program,” Valley Conference win of the season “We’re playing well enough that hopefully James Montgomery right before the Rancho Tedford said. “He was solid all the way. It Wednesday, falling to Merritt College, 75-71. it’s the basis for the future and having kids Cordova running back went to bed Tuesday. showed he’s really excited about his commit- Mendocino had to face Merritt short hand- come here,” Weiper said. “We had a good The California coach then woke up ment to Cal. ... It keeps you going. You stay ed, with starting point guard Misti Foster hav- crowd and we want to convince players that Montgomery at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday — and on edge. You wear out your phone.” ing to miss the game because of illness. it’s a good place to come play basketball.” after a few tense hours, Montgomery official- Not everything went perfectly. Cal lost out “We take our point out of the picture, who at the last minute on Washington offensive Hutton finished with 18 points, including ly committed to play for the Golden Bears. does 90 percent of the ball handling, and we four three pointers. It was just another normal national signing lineman Steve Schilling, who signed with still had a chance to win,” said Mendocino Michigan. Angela Anthony scored 14 points for day for Tedford, who landed another strong head coach Stan Weiper. “The kids battled. We Merritt and center Jessica Jackson led all scor- recruiting class for Cal despite tougher com- Cal’s only quarterback was Kevin Riley, a had a lead there and we just couldn’t hold on.” star from Portland who was named Oregon’s ers with 20 points. petition for better players than ever before. Mendocino trailed by 16 points in the first Tamara Daniels led Mendocino with 19 The Bears got commit- player of the year. The Bears inked two more running backs beside Montgomery: Tracy half, but came back to cut the lead to 39-25 points. Also for the Eagles, Michelle ments from 19 players, before Merritt’s Angelita Hutton hit a three- McMullen scored 18 points and Mikala Knoll bolstering their depth with Slocum from the Fresno area, and R.J. Garrett from Compton, who joined highly- pointer at the buzzer to make the score 42-35. scored 15 points. five prospects on both lines In the second half, Mendocino opened with Mendocino (0-7 BVC, 5-17 overall) travels while adding a few promis- touted Crenshaw High teammate Hagan, whose dramatic interception clinched the Los a 8-0 run to take a 43-42 lead. to College of Marin Friday. Game time is 5:30 ing skill players to an Late in the second half, missed free throws p.m. already loaded roster that’s Angeles city championship game. expected to be in most pre- The Bears added two receivers: San season top 25 rankings this Diego’s Daniel Lofton, the son of Pro fall. Football Hall of Famer James Lofton, and Cal’s recruiting class Sacramento’s Jeremy Ross, who also was ranked 19th in the rebuffed USC’s full-court press in the final nation by Rivals.com, just Derrick Hill days. Tedford singled out Ross, who has 4.39 behind Pac-10 opponents speed in the 40-yard dash, as the biggest pos- Arizona and UCLA. sible sleeper in Cal’s class. Southern California was ranked No. 1 nation- Hill isn’t as well-known or flashy as Thank You ally. receiver DeSean Jackson, who lived up to the “It’s not any easier,” Tedford said of Cal’s hype as the top player in last season’s recruit- recruiting strides after four strong seasons. ing class. But Tedford expects Hill, an all- “The people we’re competing against are dif- state talent and an honor-roll student, to be ferent. We’re winning our share of them, and the next standout on a defensive line that’s we feel really good about that as a program.” featured Andre Carter, Ryan Riddle and cur- rent star Brandon Mebane in recent years. Ukiah Valley! The jewel of Tedford’s class is defensive lineman Derrick Hill, a product of Oakland’s “Not only is he the No. 1(-ranked) recruit, McClymonds High who’s generally consid- but he’s a guy that we’ve had our eye on for ered one of the nation’s top 50 players. Hill is a long time,” Tedford said. among the recruits with a chance to play The Bears also replaced punter David immediately, along with cornerback Darian Loney with Andrew Larson, a junior-college Hagan and offensive linemen Mike Gibson all-American at Saddleback. and Mark Gray, a junior-college product who Notes: George Cortez, Cal’s offensive signed two months ago. coordinator and quarterbacks coach, has left The struggle to land Montgomery, who the program, Tedford said. He expects to rushed for more than 4,900 yards and 82 name a replacement for his top offensive touchdowns in three high school seasons, assistant this week. Cal hasn’t chosen its third was just one of many adventures that didn’t opponent for next season, but Tedford hopes end until the final commitment was faxed to to have a decision by the end of the month. Berkeley. OL Andrew Cameron, who started all 12 Montgomery originally gave an early games for Cal in 2004, has left the program commitment to Washington, then changed his after failing to recover from two major mind and chose Cal. Tedford kept him in the injuries. Cameron played in parts of just three fold this week, even while Montgomery games last season, sitting out with a concus- fielded last-minute overtures from Oregon, sion and then getting sidelined for the year Washington and USC, which rushed into the with a torn ligament in his right knee.

anything else I just want to hard, twisting his ankle. The Eagles win. I think it’s more impor- star freshman, who finished tant to help the team than to with 11 points, is question- he generosity of our community made the holidays brighter Continued from Page 6 put up big numbers. At this able for Friday’s game point we still control our own against Marin. for many in 2005...and we wish to THANK YOU for all of destiny.” guys. He does a great job and Polanco, also a freshman, they’re fighting for a playoff In the second half, the kind donations of food and toys you brought to Redwood spot right now.” Mendocino came out on fire. thinks the Eagles still have T Merritt used six players Polanco and Giammona some fight left in them for Credit Union for the Ukiah Valley Christmas effort. Together we against Mendocino, and combined for a 12-4 run to the playoff run. CAN played the Eagles close for open things up for the “I don’t feel like I’m a make a difference! most of the contest. Eagles, with Giammona hit- freshman anymore,” Polanco Early in the first half, ting back-to-back three said. “I feel like my attitude Merritt tied the score at 11-11 pointers followed by three has changed from what it before back-to-back buckets straight baskets by Polanco was when the season started. by Eagle center Ben Novak for a 43-27 lead. When we play now we want followed by back-to-back A pair of three-pointers by baskets by Polanco pushed Paul Evans, who returned to people to know who we are, the lead to 22-13. the Mendocino lineup after if they didn’t already. We Merritt stormed back missing a game due to ill- want that respect and we’re behind guard Matt Bogard, ness, and three more consec- not afraid to go out and get Good for you...good for your money. who hit three consecutive utive baskets by Polanco put it.” baskets at the end of the half the game out of reach late in the second half. to help cut the Mendocino MERRITT (50) lead to 31-23 at the break. “I thought tonight we got Bogard 8 2-4 18, Harris 2 0-0 4, Johnson 2 0-0 (800) 479-7928 4, Lovett 4 0-0 9, Moore 2 6-10 10, Ekpa 2 0-1 “I feel like I’ve been back on track offensively,” 4. Totals 20 8-15 50. struggling lately,” said Koch said. “I thought Paul MENDOCINO (64) redwoodcu.org Novak, who finished with stepped up and hit some big Polanco 11 0-1 22, Guastella 0 0-0 0, nine points and nine shots.” Giammona 4 1-1 11, Rogers 2 0-0 5, Novak 3 3-4 9, Rupe 3 0-1 6, Evans 2 0-0 6, Hansen 1 rebounds. “I’ve been playing Mendocino fans got a bit 1-2 3, Lukas 1 0-0 2. Totals 27 5-9 64. hard but getting frustrated at of a scare in the second half 195 South Orchard Ave., Ukiah Merritt College 23 27 – 50 some things, but more than when Giammona came down Mendocino College 31 33 – 64

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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 22 0 22 24 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion RPBO 11 38 24 39 Unscramble these four Jumbles, TEEL one letter to each square, 14 -5 12 39 EAAN to form four ordinary words. 15 -2 -3 38 ATMS THACC CLUE: REMISSION ORDER GRID 72 ©2006 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 72 All Rights Reserved.

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38 2 -3 34 DIST Answer: IN “ ” 10 21 27 13 INCT (Answers tomorrow) 25 12 11 23 Jumbles: BALKY QUEER MOSQUE HOOKED I VEA Yesterday’s -2 36 36 1 Answer: Buying an umbrella in a rainstorm left him — ROMA “SOAKED” 2/1/2006 Tread carefully when confronting drug-addicted friend Dear Annie: Recently, a family friend husband about your concerns. Privacy Act prohibits college professors and stayed for a few weeks with my husband and Dear Annie: I am a single, working mother administrators from contacting parents without me. “Renata” has had problems with drug ANNIE’S MAILBOX and recently hosted a graduation party for my student consent. That means it is an invasion of dependence in the past and has been diagnosed daughter. My ex-husband and I worked togeth- the student’s privacy to speak to parents about with a chemical imbalance, which she treats By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar er in order to show our daughter that we value a possible behavioral problem. with drug therapy. She recently went back to everything she’s accomplished. The Act does allow parents to be called if her husband and children. We chose a restaurant that had a wide range there is imminent risk of suicide. But early After Renata left, I discovered that several medications were missing from your cabinet. of prices. However, my sister and her family warning signs, such as unusual sleeping and bottles of medication were empty, including Sympathize, saying you understand how diffi- did not bring a gift or a card, and they ordered eating patterns, or failure to attend class, often strong narcotics that had been prescribed for cult addiction is and if she took the medication, the most expensive items on the menu, includ- do not qualify. Some universities now send the my husband after an operation last year. you want to help her, and you also are con- ing wine and a pricey dessert. They were the parents of freshmen a consent form by which Neither my husband nor I had taken any of the cerned about her children. only ones to get the whole nine yards. They students waive their rights to this privacy, medicine, and no other visitors have had access Renata may become angry, and keep in didn’t offer to pay for their extras, and believe although some universities mandate that per- mind, it’s possible she didn’t ingest the pills, me, they can easily afford it. mission must be granted for each individual to the cabinet. At this point, is it too late to say anything to incident. It is important to find out how FERPA We are completely stressed out about how to even if she took them. Either way, don’t argue is interpreted at your child’s institution, and I with her. Offer her information on support them about it? I felt they acted very selfishly proceed. We don’t want Renata’s husband to and took advantage of me. Any thoughts? -- urge your readers to call a staff member. Even decide he’s had enough and leave her, but we groups like Narcotics Anonymous (na.org), Used and Abused in Los Angeles if the staff member can’t share information are concerned for her children. Should we tell P.O. Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409, or Dear Used: While it would have been gra- with you, that individual can still reach out to her husband? Confront Renata? Any guidance Families Anonymous cious and proper for your sister to bring a gift, your child. -- Linda Danford, Dept. of would be appreciated. -- Know Too Much in (familiesanonymous.org), P.O. Box 3475, not to mention eat within reason, you cannot Classical Studies, University of North Carolina Virginia Culver City, CA 90231-3475 at 1-800-736- force guests to do either. It’s still possible that at Greensboro Dear Virginia: Tell Renata, calmly, that 9805. 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Times-Standard in applications for the MARVIN Substitute through good File No.: 2006-F0022 File No.: 2006-F0060 The sale will be conducted at Carousel Industrial Park, 6/15/06 (may extend organizational & Eureka, CA. positions of Assistant A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: THE FOLLOWING THE FOLLOWING 50 Carousel Ln. #20, Ukiah, CA 95482 485-7888.The to customer service ARE YOU... Engineer and Junior KRISTINA J. SHERLING in the Superior Court of PERSON(S) IS (ARE) PERSON(S) IS (ARE) items to be sold are generally described as follows: a permanent skills, basic ...an experienced sales Engineer. Currently we California, County of Mendocino. DOING BUSINESS AS: DOING BUSINESS AS: Clothing, furniture, and/or other household items stored opening) computer knowledge, leader? are recruiting to fill an THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: CBS Tax Service CALIFORNIA by the following persons: FT (7 Hrs/5 Days) typing & spelling ...a strategic planner? Assistant Engineer KRISTINA J. SHERLING be appointed as personal 290 S. State St. TAIPEI Andrew Jacobsen Constance Prickett Fredd $26.52-$44.15/hr. skills. ...a big picture thinker? position, however, this representative to administer the estate of the Ukiah, CA 95482 3150 Guidiville Rd. Mendez Julie Lyly BA degree & Duties will include CAN YOU... position may be filled decedent. John Thornton III Ukiah, CA, 95482 Alan Laughlin Tamie Bell appropriate CA Sp assisting sales staff make things happen? at the level of Junior THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, 1575 Oak Knoll Rd. William P. Kristina Garland James Switzer Ed Teaching with scheduling, DO YOU? Engineer, depending if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils Ukiah, CA 95482 Sangiacomo James Weston Kenneth Ramsey Credential req'd. proofing & clearing ...thrive on on the applicants ability are available for examination in the file kept by the court. This business is conducted 3150 Guidiville Rd. Katrina Bell Brady Vanhousen 3 yrs teaching exp. in ads, assisting excitement in a unique, to meet the THE PETITION requests authority to administer the by John Thornton. The Ukiah, CA, 95482 David Orellana sp. ed. preferred. Exp customers, learning fast-paced qualifications of an estate under the Independent Administration of registrant commenced to This business is conducted Olga Hernandez w/autistic children various software environment? Assistant Engineer. transact business under the by William P. Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal Mgt. Carousel Industrial Park highly desirable. MA programs & many Join the North Coast’s The Assistant Engineer fictitious business name or Sangiacomo. The This notice is given in accordance with the provisions leader in News and is a professional level representative to take many actions without obtaining desirable. other functions of the names listed above on registrant commenced to of Section 21700 et seq. of the business & professions Advertising and open class performing a court approval. Before taking certain very important Mendocino advertising January 9, 2006. transact business under the code of the State of California. the door to a career variety of technical and actions, however, the personal representative will be County Office of department. Must be Endorsed-Filed on fictitious business name or The owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. All with one of the nation’s intermediate required to give notice to interested persons unless Education able to learn quickly, January 9, 2006 at the names listed above on purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be paid For an application follow top newspaper engineering duties. they have waived notice or consented to the proposed Mendocino County Clerks January 24, 2006. for in cash and removed at the time of the sale. Sale companies. This Areas of assignment action).The independent administration authority will packet call instructions & work Office. Endorsed-Filed on subject to prior cancellation in the event of a 707-467-5012 independently. Full leadership position will include project level be granted unless an interested person files an objection /s John W. Thornton III January 24, 2006 at the settlement between owner and obligated parties. or email time position with offers excellent pay planning, analysis, to the petition and shows good cause why the court JOHN W. Mendocino County Clerks 535 of the public code. [email protected] benefit package with unlimited growth design, construction should not grant the authority. THORNTON III Office. potential. and project 081-06 DEADLINE: 2/8/06 available. Hours are A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 10, 042-06 /s Wiliam P. Mon-Fri 8-5. Must Benefits: Medical, management for 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept.: E, located at: Sangiacomo 2-2,4/06 078-06 Dental, Vision, various public works 01-19,26,2-2,9/06 BIG VALLEY INDIAN RANCHERIA have reliable COURTHOUSE, 100 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 FICTITIOUS WILLIAM P. 02-02,09,16,23/06 transportation. Company Paid Life, and utility construction IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you SANGIACOMO PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT OF Supplemental Life, projects. The Junior BUSINESS NAME REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Must pass should appear at the hearing and state your objections ABANDONMENT OF Supplemental Spousal Engineer is the entry STATEMENT 063-06 The Big Valley Rancheria (BVR) invites Indian and non- pre-emloyment drug or file written objections with the court before the hearing. File No.: 2006-F0036 01-26,2-2,9,16/06 USE OF FICTITIOUS test. Life, Supplemental level in the professional Indian businesses to submit Proposals to provide 11 BUSINESS NAME Child Life, Section 125 engineering series. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. THE FOLLOWING FICTITIOUS prefab dwelling structures assembled on site by buyer. Applications IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor PERSON(S) IS (ARE) BUSINESS NAME The following person available at plan including Flexible Incumbents in this The following specifications are required: 1350-1500 (persons) have Spending and class, perform of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court DOING BUSINESS AS: STATEMENT sq ft, 2x6 framing, Hardiplank siding (or equivalent), The Ukiah Daily and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed DIRTY WORK File No.: 2006-F0061 abandoned the use of the Journal, Dependent Care, Long technical civil R-38 roofing insulation, 6 inch walls, carpet in BRs, Term Disability, Pre- engineering work by the court within four months from the date of first LANDSCAPE CO. AND THE FOLLOWING fictitious business name: 590 S. School St. LR, 3 BR, 2 baths, better grade appliances. MILLERS DONUT SHOP Paid Legal, AFLAC, including preparation of issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the GIBSON LANE PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Ukiah or email This Request for Proposals is non-restricted, but Indian 1260 South State Street 401K with company designs, plans, California Probate Code.The time for filing claims will NURSERY & GARDEN DOING BUSINESS AS: resume to Preference applies to the award of this contract in # A match and specifications and not expire before four months from the hearing date SUPPLY CAL TAIPEI accordance with Regulations 24CFR 1003.510, udjcindy@ 9901 Gibson Lane 3150 Guidiville Rd. Ukiah, CA, 95482 pacific.net Discretionary Profit estimates of capital noticed above. 24CFR 1000.52 and Section 7(b) of the Indian Self George F. Hart Sharing, Vacation, improvement projects; YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you Potter Valley, CA, 95469 Ukiah, CA, 95482 Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. No phone calls Kevin Holland William P. 25 Blanco Place please. Sick, Scholarship project management; are a person interested in the estate, you may file with 450b). 9901 Gibson Lane Sangiacomo Ukiah, CA, 95482 Grant, Employee checking improvement the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) For a more detailed Request for Proposal package and Potter Valley, CA, 95469 3150 Guidiville Rd. Elma L. Hart Advertising Assistance Program. plans and subdivision of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets to obtain the ranking system/evaluation factors, 25 Blanco Place New Business Times-Standard Attn: maps. For additional This business is conducted Ukiah, CA, 95482 contact Sarah Ryan at the Big Valley Rancheria by or of any petition or account as provided in Probate by Kevin Holland. The This business is conducted Ukiah, CA, 95482 Development Advertising information including: Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form mail or call (707) 263-3924. The fictitious business We are currently Director salary, benefits, registrant commenced to by William P. Sangiacom. All proposals must be submitted on or before Friday, is available from the court clerk. transact business under the The registrant commenced name referred to above seeking a sales person 930 Sixth Street qualifications and ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: February 10th, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. P.S.T.to the Big Valley was filed in County on for an opening in the Eureka, CA 95502 or educational fictitious business name or to transact business under Rancheria at: MARK S. MILLER January 31, 2006. This retail advertising email: lrowe@times- requirements request names listed above on Jan the fictitious business Mailing Address: Big Valley Rancheria P.O.Box 1803 business was conducted department, focused standard.com Pre- and application 17, 2006. Endorsed-Filed name or names listed 2726 Mission Rancheria Healdsburg, CA 95448 on Jan 17, 2006 at the above on January 24, by a California Limited on non-traditional employment drug packet from the Lakeport, CA 95453 Partnership. This advertisers. The ideal screening and City of Healdsburg (707) 433-5187 Mendocino County Clerks 2006. Endorsed-Filed on Attn: Housing Director /s/Mark S. Miller Office. January 24, 2006 at the statement was filed with candidate will be a background check Personnel Office, 401 the County Clerk of good listener who is required. Equal Grove Street, MARK S. MILLER /s Kevin Holland Mendocino County Clerks HELP Mendocino County on motivated, hard- opportunity Employer Healdsburg, CA KEVIN HOLLAND Office. NOTICES WANTED 10 120 January 31, 2006. working, goal oriented, 95448, (707) 431-3322. 045-06 /s William P. Albertsons is hiring for 075-06 ADOPTIONS & $8- $10.75 hr. /s/George F. Hart with a successful track Apply by 2/21/06, 5:00 1-19,26,2-2,9/06 Sangiacomo Butcher Block Clerks. 2-2/06 FOSTER CARE MORNING, EVE. & GEORGE F. HART record in sales and a PM. EOE/AA/ADA. STATEMENT OF WILLIAM P. Apply on line OUR FILE NO: ORI-0020 True to Life Children's NIGHT SHIFTS minimum of one year ABANDONMENT OF SANGIACOMO albertson.com or ATTORNEY NOTICE OF SALE OF COLLATERAL Services seeks families. No exp. Pd. training ACCOUNTANT II: sales experience, USE OF FICTITIOUS 080-06 in person 504 Criminal Defense TO: TERRY GLEN ALLEN, CYNTHIA EVETTE Reimbursement, training & provided. Cooking, RCHDC a well including telephone BUSINESS NAME 2-2,9,16,23/06 professional support E. Perkins. Ukiah. Firm seeks associate cleaning, driving & established non-profit sales. We offer a ALLEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to The following person FICTITIOUS provided. 463-1100 for contract work in providing living skills housing development challenging and Anderson Vly Varsity Section 9504 of the California Uniform Commercial (persons) have abandoned BUSINESS NAME #236800809 Ukiah; 10 to 20 hours assist. to adults w/ corporation located in competitive Boys Baseball coach. Code, of the public sale of that certain mobile home the use of the fictitious STATEMENT per week; $65 per developmental Ukiah is currently environment, an apply S. Ivey, Anderson generally described as follows: 1999 SKYLINE business name: File No.: 2006-F0074 PERSONALS hour. Three + years 20 disabilities. Will seeking an Accountant attractive benefits plan Vly District Office MOBILE HOME, which is located at 10901 WEST RD., UKIAH THE FOLLOWING II.Varied & challenging Box 457, Boonville, CA minimum F/T Fel/Misd PERSON(S) IS (ARE) ❀ consider resp. Hi. Schl. including medical, POTTER VALLEY, CA 95469, and registered with the AMBULANCE Lovely accounting duties. Excel 95414 criminal DOING BUSINESS AS: Sr. 485-0165, 468-0602 dental, vision, 401k, 130 Ford St. Lass ❀ required. defense experience Department of Housing and Community Development BLUE MOON TRUCKING and the pay scale is Assistant Manager Ukiah, CA 95482 Re-Announcement For appli & job required. Fax under Decal No. LBC6015 and the following Serial and 660 Leslie St. seeks lucky lad $10 per hour plus 10% At The Dragon’s Lair Robert H. McAdoo. Jr. ASSOCIATE resume/letter to Label/Insignia Number(s): Serial Number(s) Ukiah, Ca 95482 descp. contact commission. This Exciting New Age retail P.O. Box 277 50+ for BEHAVIOR (707) 571-5521 17700130MA/B; Label/Insignia Number(s) ULI491207/6. Michael Contreras RCHDC at position offers great setting. 4days/wk. Ukiah, CA 95482 companionship. SPECIALIST 660 Leslie St. 499 Leslie St., Ukiah income potential. To Apply in person with THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL SAID COLLATERAL The fictitious business Coastal 20 hrs/wk Auto Sales Ukiah, CA 95482 Healdsburg 707-463-1975 become a part of our resume M-F 10-6 101 ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, AT 10:00 A.M., AT THE MAIN name referred to above (may increase to 40 UKIAH DODGE This business is conducted PO 792, 95448 ext. 0 or go to winning sales team in S. Main St.Ukiah ENTRANCE OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 100 was filed in County on hrs/wk based on CHRYSLER JEEP by an Individual. The www.rchdc.org to this most exciting NORTH STATE STREET, UKIAH, CA. Such sale is April 7, 2003 This business grant funding) LIKE Now taking registrant commenced to download. communications field, was conducted by a LOST & $18.02-$22.99/hr. applications to sell being made by reason of your default on JUNE 1, 2005 transact business under the OPENED UNTIL Send your cover letter CHILDREN? California Limited FOUND Provide support & America’s Hottest under that certain Security Agreement, dated MARCH fictitious business name or 30 FILLED. EOE. and resume to: Times- This might be Parnership. This training to parents/ Products! Full 28, 2001, between you, as debtor, and ORIGEN names listed above on Lost dog on 1/30 on Standard statement was filed with January 30, 2006. guardians, childcare ADMINISTRATIVE the job for you. Benefits & FINANCIAL L.L.C. FKA DYNEX SERVICES, as Low Gap Road. Small Attention: Advertising the County Clerk of Endorsed-Filed on providers, ASSISTANT CHILDCARE Guaranteed income secured party, and pursuant to the right of undersigned wht/Black Shih Tzu Director 930 Sixth St., Mendocino County on January 30, 2006 at the preschool/agency 20 hrs/wk. to start. $12- WORKERS, while you train. under said Security Agreement and Section 9504 of with nylon collar & no Eureka, CA 95502 or Jan 10, 2006. Mendocino County Clerks staff in appropriate $15 DOQ. ALL SHIFTS. Apply on line @ tags. Please call 707- fax: 707-441-0565 or the California Uniform Commercial Code. At any time /s/Robert H. Office. behavior support for Proficiency in Excel, F/T 4 day week. Starting www.applyautojob. 272-6578 email to: lrow@times- before the sale, you may redeem said collateral in McAdoo Jr. /s Michael Contreras children ages Word, Publisher, com/ukiah dodge or standard.com All offers salary $9.40 per hour. accordance with your rights under Section 9506 of the ROBERT H. MICHAEL 0-5 yrs. Bilingual internet,& office contact Jack Wright of employment at the On call $9 per hour. California Uniform Commercial Code, by tendering MCADOO JR. CONTRERAS LOST-Male cat about 1 (Spanish) machinery. Friendly @ 707-462-2948 Times-Standard are Qualifications: Pass $70,174.88 in payment of the unpaid balance of the yr. old completely preferred. persona, welcomes contingent upon medical and drug exam, BOOKKEEPER black. Answers to the Mendocino public, recruits & obligation, secured by the property to be sold, including successful completion TB test, criminal needed for a diversified name Flashy. last seen County Office of organizes volunteers. expenses reasonably incurred by the undersigned in of a pre-employment background check and on 1-24-06 on Empire Education Multitasking required. farming operation, retaking, holding, and preparing the collateral for Drug Screening & have valid Cal. Drivers Ukiah Daily Dr. near Incline. Please For an application M-F position. Send including specialized disposition, in arranging for the sale, and for background check. license. call 468-1484 if you packet call 707-467- resume and cover wholesale & retail sales. reasonable attorney’s fees and for reasonable legal Times-Standard is an GREAT NEW Journal have any info. 5012 or email letter to Ukiah United Duties include A/P, A/R, equal opportunity MEDICAL, DENTAL, expenses incurred in the foreclosure. Such tender must [email protected] Methodist Church, P/R, insurance admin., employer. VISION PKG. be in the form of cash, certified check, or cashier’s Lost: Wedding Band DEADLINE: 2/3/06 SPRC, PO Box 323, Delivered matching 403B TSA gen’l office tasks and check drawn upon a California bank or savings institution, Diamond rose with Ukiah,CA 95482. Maintenance telephone cust. service. and may be made payable to ORIGEN FINANCIAL DIETARY Closes 2/3. Associate Plan, paid holidays & to Your 2 leaves on gold. vacation, paid training’s, Min. 3 yrs. computerized L.L.C., and delivered to the undersigned at LAW OFFICES MANAGER Busy Prop. Mgt. firm accounting exp. req.. OF KAYO MANSON-TOMPKINS, PC, 21520 YORBA 462-2082 Must have completed Deli/Espresso Bar seeks motivated, on duty meals. Door Manager Mfg. and inventory LINDA BLVD., SUITE G-559, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887, dietary manager dependable individual FREE Co-op Day Care Full time, top pay for accounting experience or at the place and time of sale. THIS FIRM IS course & have w/construction exp. for Provided HELP ServSafe certification. solid experience, preferred. COLLECTING A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE F/T position. Must have Apply: 120 WANTED Exp. in skilled nursing positive attitude & TRINITY YOUTH Send resume and OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.Dated: strong work ethic. Busy reliable vehicle & valid salary requirements to facility. SERVICES JANUARY 27, 2006 ORIGEN FINANCIAL L.L.C. Dog Groomers Asst. Apply Mon-Fri. 9-4 at Hwy 101 Hopland new DL. Benefit pkg. avail. Price Waterman By: KAYO MANSON-TOMPKINS, Esq., Law Offices 468-0123 F/T. Apply in person Valley View Skilled owners. Apply at: Realty World 915 W. Church St. or 516 South State St. of Kayo Manson-Tompkins, PC, As Agent TAC: 736058B Town & Country Dogs Nursing Center, Fax 707-744-8580 Selzer Realty 300 E. on line@ Ukiah, CA 95482 or [email protected] PUB: 2/2. 1102 S. State St. Ukiah 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah Phone 707-972-2001 Gobbi St., Ukiah wwwtrinitycfs.org 12- THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP BUSINESS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 250 RENTALS CAREGIVERS FULL TIME Legal Secretary NOW HIRING OFFICE AUTOMATION RECREATION Staff Expansion! Telephone Operator UKIAH Office Space 202 W, CLERK- to work for the PERSONAL RECEPTIONIST Full time. Probate and EXP. MILLWRIGHT COORDINATOR We Need: F/T, all shifts & DAILY JOURNAL Perkins $320/mo. ATTENDANTS! in fast paced retail Civil experience For night Indian Health Service (PART-TIME). wkends. Typing, 533 S. Main 915 sq ft. Home Care Options, a business. Pleasant preferred. Must be shift position in Ukiah, CA, Part- City of Healdsburg. RNs, Medical spelling, phone $1150/mo. regional provider of In- customer service computer literate. 3:45 p.m.–1:00 a.m. Time $12.14 to Salary: $13-$18 per Assistants, and skills a must. 272-7388 Home Assisted Care manner a must; heavy Immediate opening. Apply at or send $15.79/hr, DOE. Call hour, depending on Drivers Benefits offered. CARRIERS Services is opening a phone call Fax resume 468-0284 resume to: (707) 462-5314 X104 qualifications. Apply in person NEEDED UKIAH new office to serve the volume w/multiple Windsor Mill for further job details Coordinates, directs Blood Centers of the 960 N. State St. MAINTENANCE/ FOR LOCAL RETAIL/OFFICE counties of Mendo., Lake deptmts & light office. 661 Railroad Avenue and copy of the and plans a variety of Pacific’s donor site Ukiah. SERVICE vacancy DOWNTOWN & Sonoma. Employees M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM. Willits, CA 95490 recreational and facility located in Ukiah seeks Temp. ASSISTANT ROUTES IN have access to family Salary + Benefits. Drug TECHNICIAN Salary DOE announcements EOE. use functions; assists 850, 1020, 1056, 1525, to fill the following COOK position. May medical, vision, dental, test and background Must have mechanical organizations with UKIAH. 1630, 1975, sq. ft. OFFICE ASSISTANT Qualified & Exp. Pre- positions immediately! 401K, paid time off, check req. & electrical planning and program lead to FT. OFFICE FULL-TIME School Teacher 32 Come join our team in mileage, competitive pay. Pardini Appliance troubleshooting development; directs Experience needed. Apply in person DOWNTOWN Heavy computer hr/wk. Animal Crackers. a healthy work Flexible schedules, sleep 1204 N. State St. experience, 3 phase, scheduling of athletic Pre-employment 590 S. School St. 449, 500, 585, sq. ft. input and paperwork 459-4884 environment! All over and live-in shift Ukiah, CA 95482 HVAC or Millwright exp. fields, school grounds, physical & drug Ukiah, Ca. OFFICE PARK helpful. Wage DOE. handling, good positions require a valid testing req’d. Dental, opportunities! Excel (707) 462-7525 R/A WILL TRAIN parks and community Use side glass door 445, 625, 681, 700, 726, Great benefits. EOE. communication and CA drivers license, Vision, Medical benefits, paid mileage, Mountain View facilities. 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Church St., DOWNTOWN (CHR) MEDICAL Pardini Appliance variety of recreational 140 CARE 2nd FLOOR to 463-6957 strong, experienced, RNs & MEDICAL Ukiah Guidiville Indian RECORDS CLERK 1204 N State St. dynamic assistant and leisure time Quality Fmly Daycare DANCE STUDIO Guidiville Indian ASSISTANTS Therapeutic Rancheria is seeking a Prior exp. preferred. Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) manager for its Hopland activities, sports w/Presch, component, 3500 sq. ft. Rancheria Residential Staff CHR-knowledge of: Competitive salary 462-7525 store. Strengths must leagues, events for meals, crafts, playground, WAREHOUSE & Assistant/Secretary Work with healthy for innovative Diabetes, health ed., DOE Exc.benefits include team building, various age and playrm, , fun & love. 12 OFFICE W/YARD. PT for the Tribal EPA OFFICE ASSISTANT I volunteer community shelter program vital signs, and IHS Fax: (707) 468-0793 ability to inspire & special interest groups, yrs exp. Catherine 2500 sq. ft. GAP Program. 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NURSE CASE information and application: move Senior Discount! Real Estate Broker HAIRSTYLIST salary w/benefits. 28k-38k or MA certificate & CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT customer assistance City of Healdsburg forward in a social Wanda 468-8544 Need a change? Come DOE. Please email three months relevant 468-8951 MANAGER (Licensed and acts as a service health resume to Personnel Office, 401 exp. FINANCIAL for Plowshares work in a cozy, relaxed Vocational Nurse) receptionist. the Grove Street, profession. Excellent SERVICES VICTORY THEATRE atmosphere. Booth Salary position is housed at [email protected], 205 Community Dining Healdsburg, CA benefits & supportive 367 N. STATE ST. rental.Call Sherry 462- $1245-$1514/bi-wkly the City Hall in the fax to 707-744-1342 or DRIVERS BANKRUPTCY Room Facility 95448, (707)431-3322. work environment. Suites from $400 4356 Special position for Community Services mail PO Box 836, 20 Hours is it for me? Project, to be Apply by 2/15/06, 5:00 Accepting per mo. Incl. utils. Health Secretary candidate with nursing Department. Requires Hopland, CA 95449 FREE constructed in 2006. PM. EOE/AA/ADA. resumes for F/T, 3/4, janitor, parking. Guidiville Indian background to education equivalent to Will set-up/breakdown consultation by phone! RECEPTIONIST On-call NCR 468-9101 Current experience and Rancheria coordinate, distribute completion of the Round Table Pizza equipment for Atty Ed Dechant Busy office. Phones, Now hiring for eves & positions. Must pass references required; 462-3682. F/T and update the Health twelfth grade and some community blood drives, 800-823-0600 APARTMENTS filing, scheduling. wkends. Must be 18 or fingerprint clearance, CDBG experience $10.50 per hr. must and Education passport general clerical or transport supplies and BUSINESS UNFURNISHED $10 hr. Resumes to older. Apply in person pre-employment 300 helpful. Bids due present clean DMV for all children in out-of- office experience. the staff as needed. Must OPPORT. PO Box 192, Ukiah between 1-4 @ 292 S. physical & TB before 210 1 Bd, 1ba $725 February 24. with applications. home placement. ideal candidate will be able to lift & carry up hire & clean DMV. Deli/Espresso Bar 2bd, 1 ba $800 Youth Advocate State St. Bid packet available Required certificates possess strong to 50 lbs. Requires one Fax resume’s to Fully equipped busy 2 bd. TH $825 HOWARD for Foster Family at Plowshares LVN and CPR. Full customer service skills year relevant exp. Class Attn: Angie 707- hwy 101 Hopland (7) No Section 8. HOSPITAL Agency Intensive 150 Luce Ave. time permanent and excellent computer Sales FT/PT @ new B license preferred, but 462-6994 or mail to: yrs 300k cars/mo LEE KRAEMER RN, PT, Night, acute Treatment Foster PO Box 475 position. and organizational Verizon Wireless store not required. PO Box 422, Ukiah, exposure, long-term PROPERTY MGMT care exp. req. Will Care Program. Ukiah, CA 95482, 462- Closes: 2/10/06. For skills. Must possess a in Ukiah. 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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs Today Fri. Today Fri. TODAY and tonight’s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 72/49/s 79/52/s Napa 61/42/sh 63/44/pc Antioch 64/45/sh 65/46/pc Needles 76/47/s 79/47/s 61° Arroyo Grande 68/41/pc 70/41/s Oakland 62/50/sh 63/49/pc Sunrise today ...... 7:19 a.m. Atascadero 68/45/pc 70/42/s Ontario 73/50/s 79/50/s Sunset tonight ...... 5:35 p.m. Rockport 59/49 Auburn 60/43/r 61/44/pc Orange 72/46/s 81/47/s Morning rain, then mostly Moonrise today ...... 9:48 a.m. Barstow 72/47/s 76/46/s Oxnard 65/47/s 66/48/s cloudy Moonset today ...... 10:57 p.m. Laytonville Big Sur 61/50/pc 60/49/s Palm Springs 80/54/s 83/56/s Covelo 59/41 Bishop 64/29/pc 67/28/s Pasadena 72/52/s 78/53/s 58/42 Blythe 78/47/s 84/45/s Pomona 72/48/s 79/45/s MOON PHASES Burbank 70/50/s 78/51/s Potter Valley 60/43/r 62/47/pc TONIGHT Westport California City 71/39/pc 73/38/s Redding 58/39/r 61/44/pc First Full Last New 59/49 Carpinteria 65/47/s 67/46/s Riverside 72/47/s 79/47/s Catalina 63/52/s 66/55/s Sacramento 63/45/sh 63/45/pc 46° Chico 58/40/r 60/45/pc Salinas 66/47/pc 65/48/s Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 56/44/sh 57/49/pc San Bernardino 73/48/s 77/48/s Feb. 4 Feb. 12 Feb. 20 Feb. 27 58/40 Death Valley 76/50/s 79/52/s San Diego 66/54/s 73/54/s Partly cloudy; patchy fog 56/46 Downey 71/51/s 77/52/s San Fernando 70/50/s 75/48/s might form Encinitas 67/50/s 68/51/s San Francisco 60/51/sh 61/51/pc ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 71/46/s 76/48/s San Jose 64/48/c 65/49/pc 60/41 Eureka 58/44/r 60/48/pc San Luis Obispo 69/48/pc 70/45/s Ukiah through 2 p.m. Wednesday 57/46 Redwood Valley Fort Bragg 56/46/r 55/47/pc San Rafael 62/47/sh 65/48/pc FRIDAY 60/43 Temperature Fresno 64/45/pc 62/45/pc Santa Ana 68/50/s 82/50/s 63° High ...... 52° UKIAH Gilroy 69/43/pc 75/43/s Santa Barbara 67/45/pc 69/45/s Low ...... 46° 61/46 Indio 82/48/s 85/46/s Santa Cruz 63/48/pc 64/48/s 48° Normal high ...... 58° Lakeport Irvine 70/50/s 76/50/s Santa Monica 68/51/s 75/51/s Normal low ...... 38° 61/45 Hollywood 70/51/s 77/52/s Santa Rosa 62/44/sh 63/46/pc Philo Record high ...... 75° in 2005 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 65/33/s 66/35/s S. Lake Tahoe 48/24/r 51/28/pc 60/44 Boonville Lodi 61/45/sh 64/44/pc Stockton 61/45/sh 63/44/pc Partly sunny Record low ...... 21° in 1950 62/46 61/45 Precipitation Lompoc 62/47/pc 63/46/s Tahoe Valley 48/24/r 51/28/pc Long Beach 70/50/s 78/52/s Torrance 69/53/s 75/54/s 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Wed...... 0.50” Gualala Los Angeles 72/52/s 77/52/s Vacaville 62/42/sh 64/47/pc SATURDAY Month to date ...... 0.50” Mammoth 49/25/pc 59/20/s Vallejo 63/45/sh 66/46/pc Normal month to date ...... 0.27” 59/46 Clearlake 61/45 Marysville 61/45/r 62/46/pc Van Nuys 72/50/s 75/48/s 57° Season to date ...... 32.76” Modesto 62/45/c 62/44/pc Visalia 63/46/pc 66/42/pc Last season to date ...... 24.41” Monrovia 72/50/s 76/51/s Willits 60/41/r 62/45/pc Normal season to date ...... 22.53” Cloverdale 36° Monterey 61/49/pc 63/48/s Yosemite Valley 51/31/pc 62/27/s 62/48 Morro Bay 62/50/pc 64/50/s Yreka 49/32/sh 52/37/pc Rain tapering to a couple of Forecasts and graphics provided by showers; breezy 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: 740.79 feet; Storage: 73,944 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 2,557 cfs Outflow: 1,529 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .023 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: 1.03 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .20 ppm (.25 ppm)

ings about increasing prose and Bomb College document literacy is consistent with our emphasis on those Continued from Page 1 skills. In addition, if one looks Continued from Page 1 at the full report, it is striking patched to the site to disarm earning two-year degrees -- how close the literacy levels of the malfunctioning device. have only basic quantitative two- and four-year college The bomb squad removed the literacy skills, meaning they graduates are in all three areas: device from beneath the car are unable to estimate if their quantitative, prose and docu- with a remote controlled robot car has enough gasoline to get ment literacy. This indicates to and placed it in a canister for to the next gas station or cal- me that the average two-year later disposal. culate the total cost of order- college graduate, while he or Smallcomb said he hoped ing office supplies,” accord- she may enter college with defi- the device could be disarmed ing to a new national survey ciencies in these areas, has pro- without destroying it, so that by the American Institutes for gressed significantly by gradua- fingerprints and other forensic Research. tion -- and will not progress evidence might be collected. The AIR study -- based on a much farther in these specific The bomb squad detonated sample of 1,827 graduating stu- skills with two more years of the remaining device at the dents from 80 randomly select- college.” Masonite plant at 1:48 p.m. ed two-year and four-year pub- Other study findings Wednesday. The noise and lic and private colleges and uni- include: concussion shook the win- versities across the United • There are no significant dows in nearby buildings. States -- also found that stu- differences between men and The case remains under dents about to graduate from women in college in their aver- investigation, and no suspect college have higher prose and age prose, document and quan- names or motives have been document literacy than previ- titative literacy -- indicating that released at this time. ous graduates with similar lev- women may be bridging a Smallcomb said it is not Amy Wellnitz/The Daily Journal els of education; for quantita- divide that has long existed known if the car, or its owner, Thick smoke hovers over Masonite Wednesday afternoon after the Travis Air tive literacy, differences between the sexes. was the target. Force Base Arson Bomb Squad detonated a bomb found beneath a Ukiah con- between current and former • Average prose and quanti- “Hopefully the car,” tractor’s vehicle early Wednesday. college graduates are not signif- tative literacy of white students Smallcomb said. icant. in four-year institutions is high- er than for other racial/ethnic Anyone with information at 463-4411. blow up his vehicle. seems like we do.” “The AIR study’s finding that today’s graduates lack groups, mirroring trends in the about the arson is encouraged Hidalgo said he didn’t “We didn’t realize we had Ben Brown can be reached at general population. The fact to contact the Sheriff’s Office know who would want to an enemy,” he said. “Now it [email protected]. quantitative literacy does not gibe with our associate degree that white students also have requirement that students com- the highest prose and document wrapped in familiar language: said. credit him for strong leader- plete business math or elemen- literacy among students in two- Bush tax cuts, health savings The mood of the nation is ship qualities. tary algebra” courses, Randall year colleges provides further accounts, alternative energy unsettled. Nearly 7 of 10 Democrats hope those said. evidence that the literacy gap research and investments in Americans believes the coun- numbers don’t change after “Business math students between minority and non- Continued from Page 1 education to help keep try is headed in the wrong Bush’s address. “It’s an learn skills beyond those the minority students persists. AIR study noted, and elemen- • The literacy skills of col- America competitive with direction. Bush’s job approval attempt to make himself His credibility no longer emerging democracies; and a ratings are among the lowest tary algebra students must lege students are related to the the asset it once was, the pres- healthy before the mid- know basic quantitative skills education of their parents: chil- ident begged Americans’ stay-the-course approach to of his presidency. terms,” said Democratic fighting terrorism. At the core of his political in order to succeed. So the dren whose parents graduated indulgence for another chance strategist Dane Strother. study does not reflect the learn- from college or attended gradu- to fix things. In a preview of his problems is his loss of credi- Americans may be anxious, November election strategy, bility. Most voters believed he ing outcomes we expect and ate school have higher literacy “Fellow citizens, we have he said, “but they’re not assess -- and is probably than students whose parents did been called to leadership in a Bush accused foreign policy was a strong and principled dumb.” critics of “defeatism.” He also leader in 2004, leading many alarmist in that regard,” she not graduate from high school period of consequence. We Seth Freedland can be said. “On the other hand,” or stopped after receiving a have entered a great ideologi- took a jab at critics in his own to support him despite their reached at [email protected]. party on immigration and opposition to the Iraq war and Randall said, “the study’s find- high school diploma or GED. cal conflict we did nothing to Legal Notice Legal Notice invite,” Bush said. “We see trade. a sluggish economy. great changes in science and Bush’s goal in the address They are no longer giving commerce that will influence was to acknowledge the pub- him the benefit of the doubt. If You Purchased Electricity for Your Home or Business in California all our lives. And sometimes it lic’s concerns, and if not solve The proportion of can seem that history is turn- their every problem, assure Americans who credit the A Proposed Class Action Settlement May Affect Your Rights ing a wide arc, toward an them he will try to do better. president with being honest Please Read this Legal Notice unknown shore.” “He’s learned that the elec- and straightforward has fallen, The problem for Bush is tion is over -- and now he’s as has the percentage who Your rights may be affected by the proposed settlement of a and Washington, including funds for the benefit of electricity free to acknowledge that lawsuit against Reliant Energy, Inc. and its affiliates (“Reliant”). ratepayers. that few of these troubles are • Willits • The lawsuit is called Wholesale Electricity Antitrust Cases I & In addition, Reliant will give up over $299 million in claims new. 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