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MARCH COMES IN LIKE A ...... ? Third candidate joins DA race By BEN BROWN isolated. Lintott said she The Daily Journal would work to bridge the gaps Meredith Lintott, coast between county agencies attorney and former deputy in including social services, law the District Attorney’s office, enforcement and mental announced health, agencies that are her inten- essential to the safety of the tion to run community. for “I will seek to build bridges District to our other county depart- Attorney ments and agencies so that the Friday, focus is on successful prose- running on cution of criminals rather than the slogan on bureaucratic power plays,” “leader- Lintott said. Lintott ship with Lintott said she is commit- integrity.” ted to vigorously and effec- Her entrance into the race tively punishing violent crim- brings the total number of inal offenders and said she candidates to three. see’s violent crime, gangs, “While it would be tempt- methamphetamine use and ing to leave the ‘dirty’ work of domestic violence as the enforcing the law to someone worst problems plaguing else, I plan to commit myself Mendocino County. for the next four years to The lack of mental health facilities and the abuse of the improving and changing the elderly and children are also course of law enforcement in areas of concern for Lintott. the county,” Lintott said. As DA, she said she would Lintott said she was run- work collaboratively with the Amy Wellnitz/The Daily Journal ning for DA because she felt Rancher Buck Guntley moves his flock from the night holding pen to the feeding pen Friday morn- police, sheriff’s office and the office was in need of new social services to help solve ing. Guntley currently has about 50 ewes most of which have at least one lamb. leadership because the current administration has become See RACE, Page A-6 Lambing season brings new life OUR AGING POPULATION But sheep ranching ‘a dying breed’ By LAURA CLARK When to retire? Early The Daily Journal Buck Guntley, a descendant of generations of sheep ranchers, remembers when family outings included dri- is not always best ving on foot or horseback, about 1,200 head of sheep over By TIM SIMMERS more to consider than if you Highway 101. Media NewsGroup think Social Security could go “We used to trail sheep from here to Anderson Valley,” broke. the 74-year-old Guntley recalled Friday from his 4,000 If you’re nearing retire- ment age, you’ve got a big Financial consultants rec- acre ranch, hidden off Highway 20. “There used to be a ommend that you first assess slaughter house there. We’d take a buggy and a couple of decision to make: when to start accepting Social Security your health and your family See LAMBS, Page A-3 payments. health history. Also, consider You can begin withdrawing if you like your job and want A curious ewe looks out from a holding pen on Social Security at age 62. But to keep working. Do you need Cold Creek Ranch. if you wait until your full the money now? If not, it retirement age of 66 or 67, might be better to wait three those monthly checks will or four years so you can draw grow as much as 25 percent full benefits. higher. There’s also the reality to Many people base this consider that job security isn’t Huey lashes out at auditor candidate tough decision on getting what it used to be. Many By SETH FREEDLAND cy of solid fiscal planning and account- tax, “is an issue that, because of public something from the govern- workers over age 50 have suf- The Daily Journal ability. “The more appropriate issue is the safety issues, should have been under- ment now, worrying that the fered from corporate job cuts Retiring County Auditor-Controller competency -- or lack thereof -- of Mr. stood by Mr. Roman,” Huey said. No Social Security well will run and have experienced tough Dennis Huey retorted Thursday to recent Roman.” “big secret” existed, he added, as various dry. job searches for new work. Huey said his 33 years with the coun- agencies including the grand jury exam- This conundrum remains But if you can’t make up public remarks by the man wishing to your mind, don’t stress, win his position in November’s election. ty has resulted in his performance being ined the use of money as discretionary prominent for residents in funds. Once the county hit a minimum Mendocino County, which experts say. You could wait In declaring his candidacy last week, tested in a public forum on a daily basis. six months or a year or two He compared this scrutiny to Roman’s fund level, it can spend the dollars as it during the 2004 census was Al Roman, former top administrator of 13.6 percent 65 years or older longer than age 62 before six-year constituency to “one man -- the chooses, Huey said. the District Attorney’s office, slammed “If Mr. Roman had taken the time to in comparison with 10 percent drawing benefits. Each month Huey’s office as incompetent and secre- District Attorney.” educate himself, he would have learned statewide. you wait, the Social Security tive. But Huey wholly disagreed with But Huey suggested further that the county was well within its legal But rumors of Social check due to you goes up a lit- Roman’s assertions -- and added some Roman’s appraisals of his office suggest- authority,” Huey said. “I can only con- Security’s poor health may be tle. critiques himself. ed a lack of knowledge in how the audi- clude that he has trouble understanding exaggerated, experts say. When Verdin Sproat was “My conscience is clear and I believe tor functions. (this crucial) concept. You have to won- They stress that people are approaching 62, his wife was- my competency is not in question here,” Roman’s focus on the county’s treat- living and working longer and Huey said, noting his long-standing poli- ment of Prop. 172 funding, the state sales See AUDITOR, Page A-6 point out that there’s much See RETIRE, Page A-6 Political poet strikes again Mendocino College students looking to restart newspaper By LAURA CLARK our students turn over so quickly, because “To start a full-fledged newspaper at In part because both the MATTER The Daily Journal it’s a two-year school,” Mendocino Mendocino College we would have to Board of Supervisors and the evaluate it like any other program and see City Council had the week After over a decade without one, a College President Kathy Lehner said. group of Mendocino College students are “We get some students interested and if we have the finances and the staff to off, and in part because I produce it. ... It would need to go through needed a break from analysis, OF FACT attempting to open up communications then by the time they get to where they on campus by reinventing a college might be able to do something, they the curriculum process and (we would I’ve decided to once again By Seth Freedland need to) develop a new class and a full shed my title of Political newspaper. move on to a four-year school and then For reasons unknown -- or unspoken - we have to start over again.” time faculty member would have to spon- Columnist and adopt for the sor the course through the curriculum second time the guise of Political Poet. - a former administration shut down the However, Lehner added, “If the stu- last school publication during the dents organize it and have support from process. Then, like all of our classes, we This week, I’ve attempted – emphasis on the word would need a minimum enrollment of 12 “attempt” – to describe a few aspects of my average workday 1994/95 school year. However, new lead- their faculty advisor and the dean of ership -- as well as faculty, staff and some Student Services, then I think the project to 15 students to make it run,” Lehner through the poetic form called a sestina. It seems complicated, said. but it’s surprisingly easy to follow. The poem is technically board members -- supports the idea of at could be very successful and aid our Meanwhile, a newsletter committee unrhymed, as the effect of rhyme follows a fixed pattern of least a newsletter on campus, if the kinks communications.” has been established, student ambas- can be worked out. Finances would also need to be See MATTER, Page A-7 “One road block I have found is that worked out, she said. See COLLEGE, Page A-6 The STRESS STOPS HERE 509 S. State St. • Ukiah Come try a hot tub on for size - Free test soaks 462-7305 A-2 – SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 DAILY DIGEST Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]
FUNERAL NOTICES The world briefly [\ youngest of thirteen to she met and was a living ves- Dorothy Sturges was a Annie-Belle and Hester sel of unconditional love member of Calvary Baptist Browning; a shy child, she who lived her faith with Church; she was a home- Al-Qaida claims attack always helped her mother every breath she took. maker all of her life, raising on Saudi refinery milk the cows. Polly attend- In 2000, she moved to a family, whom she loved ABQAIQ, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Suicide bombers carried out ed Delta State College where Penngrove with her daugh- dearly. Dorothy was pre- a bold attack on the world’s largest oil processing facility but she began seeing a minister's ter and son-in-law; they ceded in death by her hus- were stopped from breaking in by guards who fired on their son; they married in 1937. enjoyed taking care of her band, Robert Sturges. cars, exploding both vehicles and killing the attackers. They moved to California for six years until the Angels There will be a funeral on Al-Qaida purportedly claimed responsibility for the Friday during World War II, work- came for her. Her Great- Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 1:00 at attack, the first on an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. The assault ing for Douglas Aircraft. Granddaughter will be born Calvary Baptist Church raised speculation that the militants were adopting the tactics of Polly studied Journalism at in July while Polly watches located at 465 Luce Ave. in insurgents across the border in Iraq, where the oil industry has Long Beach College. Her from heaven. Ukiah. Graveside services been repeatedly targeted. only child, Morning Glory, Her Memorial Service will follow at the Ukiah Saudi Oil Minister Ali Naimi quickly announced that the was born in 1948. Polly will be held March 5, 2006 Cemetery (weather permit- attack “did not affect operations” and that Abqaiq operations became a nurse when her at 2:00 pm at the Ukiah ting) and exports “continued to operate normally.” The huge Abqaiq husband contracted emphy- Bible Church, 2140 Arroyo Arrangements are under processing facility near the Persian Gulf prepares about two- sema. At 47 years of age, Dr., Ukiah. the care of Ukiah Valley thirds of the country’s oil output for export, making it a crucial she returned to College in Mortuary Fullerton, graduating with [\ link in getting Saudi crude to the market. [\ Crude oil futures spiked more than $2 a barrel amid fears POLLY LOVE MOORE an L.V.N degree. She DOROTHY STURGES militants would again target the vital industry. Light sweet Moore, Polly Love- Age retired in 1970 due to a Dorothy Sturges passed crude for April delivery surged as high as $63.25 a barrel before 88, passed away peacefully heart condition. During away on Feb. 23, 2006 in settling at $62.91, an increase of $2.37 on the New York Feb. 11, 2006 in Santa those years she nursed her Ukiah at the age of 84. She Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude futures for April delivery Rosa. She is survived by her chronically ill husband, was born in Colorado on jumped $2.06 to $62.60 on London’s ICE Futures exchange. loving daughter, Morning raised her teenage daughter Feb. 21, 1922. The attack in Abqaiq, about 25 miles inland from Saudi Glory Zell; sons-in-law, and defeated cancer twice. Dorothy is survived by Arabia’s eastern Gulf coast, took place at about 3 p.m. — sev- Oberon Zell and Gary She was a hard-working her sons, Jim Sturges and ALFRED WAUGH PARKER eral hours after the weekly prayers on Friday, a day off for Ferns; adored granddaugh- woman, a devoted wife and Jeff Sturges, of Ukiah; her Alfred Waugh Parker, Saudis though the facility was in operation. ter Gail Salvador; grand- mother, who found strength daughter-in-Law, Jeanette 86, of Phoenix, Arizona son-in-law Joseph for her life’s trials in her Mason of Willits; Sisters, (formerly of Ukiah), passed Salvador; and beloved deep and abiding faith in Darlene King, Dolores away on February 18th. Gunmen attack mosque grandson Bryan Zell. Her Jesus Christ. Wells, Imogene Johnson, 2006. He served in the U.S. in western Baghdad husband James H. Moore After her husband passed Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Olds, Navy from 1939 to 1946 and Jr. preceded her in death in away, she moved to Ukiah Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weirs, survived the attack at Pearl BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Gunmen attacked a Sunni mosque 1982. She also had genera- to be near her daughter’s Iva Davis, and Helen Pettit. Harbor while on board the in western Baghdad on Saturday despite an unusual daytime tions of children adopted in family. Polly corresponded Dorothy’s Grandchildren USS Ogallala. curfew aimed at curbing a wave of sectarian violence, police Love whom she considered with over 100 people of all are, Adam, Jim, Matt, He is survived by his lov- said. to be Family (you all know ages, routinely visiting the Jacelle, Makeyla, Jayce, ing wife of 63 years Zada, Mosque guards returned fire, said police Lt. Thaer who you are). sick and elderly in spite of Michele, Corrina, Ciara. daughters Janet Mork, Mahmoud. There was no immediate word on casualties. Born April 15, 1917, in her own poor health. She She has many nieces, Carol Ford, and son James. Baghdad and three surrounding provinces have been under a Tutwiler, Mississippi, the graced the life of everyone nephews and cousins. No services are planned. daytime curfew for two days as authorities attempt to rein in violence that has killed more than 140 people since an attack Wednesday on a revered Shiite shrine in Samarra. That trig- pornographic Web site. Three soldiers face courts-martial on charges of sodomy, ed may contact the Daily Journal once gered reprisal attacks against Sunni mosques. POLICE REPORTS their case has been concluded so the pandering and engaging in sex acts for money. Four others results can be reported. Those who feel South Dakota governor received nonjudicial punishments, according to a statement The following were the information is in error should con- released by the military Friday. compiled from reports tact the appropriate agency. In the case of those arrested on suspicion of dri- ‘inclined’ to sign abortion ban The charges do not mention the name of the site, but the divi- prepared by the Ukiah ving under the influence of an intoxi- PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Mike Rounds said he is inclined sion had previously been investigating allegations that soldiers Police Department. To cant: all DUI cases reported by law to sign a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in South appeared on a gay pornography Web site. A spokesman for the anonymously report enforcement agencies are reported by crime information, call the newspaper.The Daily Journal makes Dakota, making it a crime for doctors to perform an abortion division said the charges were a result of that investigation. no exceptions. unless it was necessary to save the woman’s life. The military-themed Web site did not make any direct refer- 463-6205. The ban, including in cases of rape or incest, was approved ence to the division or Fort Bragg, a sprawling post about 70 Friday by South Dakota lawmakers, setting up a deliberate miles south of Raleigh. ARRESTED -- Jonathan CORRECTIONS “As far as we’re concerned, it’s isolated to the unit, and our Koegler, 23, of Redwood frontal assault on Roe v. Wade at a time when some activists see The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this the U.S. Supreme Court as more willing than ever to overturn investigation determined that these seven individuals were the Valley, was arrested on suspi- cion of driving under the space to correct errors or make clarifications the 33-year-old decision. only ones” involved, said 82nd Airborne spokesman Maj. to news articles. Significant errors in obitu- influence at 10:47 p.m. Planned Parenthood, which operates the only clinic in the Thomas Earnhardt. ary notices or birth announcements will Friday, on East Perkins Street. result in reprinting the entire article. Errors state that provides abortions, vowed to sue. But even before the may be reported to the editor, 468-3526. bill has a signature, money to defend it poured in. Lawmakers were told during the debate that an anonymous donor pledged Medicare may limit drug plan offerings ARRESTED -- Jesus $1 million to defend the ban, and the Legislature was setting up Guzman Dearcos, 23, of WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration is looking Ukiah, was arrested on suspi- LOTTERY NUMBERS a special account to accept donations. at ways to simplify the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, “We’ve had people stopping in our office trying to drop off cion of driving under the DAILY 3: Morning 0, 9,1. but initial proposals are unlikely to win over the program’s crit- influence at 6:54 p.m. Friday, Evening 1, 9, 5. checks to promote the defense of this legislation already,” ics. Rounds said. in the 700 block of East FANTASY 5: 15, 31, 32, Many opponents and supporters of abortion rights believe In a 39-page draft memorandum to insurers, employers and Perkins Street. 36, 38. the U.S. Supreme Court is more likely to overturn its 1973 Roe others administering the drug benefit, the Centers for Medicare DAILY DERBY: 1st 11 v. Wade decision legalizing abortion now that conservatives and Medicaid Services asked for advice on how to simplify the ARRESTED -- Brad Money Bags. 2nd 02 Lucky John Roberts and Samuel Alito are on the bench. Lawmakers program in 2007. Ramsey, 32, of Ukiah, was Star. 3rd 03 California said growing support among South Dakotans for abortion The agency proposed limiting to two the number of drug arrested on suspicion of dri- Classic. Race time 1:42.86. restrictions gave the bill momentum. plans a company can offer per region. Many insurers now offer ving under the influence at LOTTO: 10-16-21-25, three, and since there are often more than a dozen insurers per 2:03 a.m. Friday, in the 100 Mega Number – 1. Army charges seven region, consumers often have more than 40 choices. block of Leslie Street. The agency also said it expects that an insurer’s two plans Those arrested by law enforcement with having sex on video must have meaningful differences to make comparisons easier. officers are innocent until proven guilty. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Army has recommended that The recommendations appear to be a direct response to con- People reported as having been arrest- seven 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers be discharged fol- cerns that some older and disabled people are confused by the lowing allegations they engaged in sex acts shown on a gay vast array of options. 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Mendocino County, according 60 to 80 pounds when he sells LAMBING SEASON Lambs to Brown. “Many of those it on the feeder market, he breeds could be the wool said. Lambs sold to the niche breeds because people are market need to weigh more, Continued from Page A-1 specializing today in what he said, somewhere between they call colored wool, and 105 and 110 pounds. horses ... We’d drive them on the fleece is sold over Web “Most bigger ranchers the ground right down sites on e-Bay for spinners switched to cattle, others went Highway 101 ... ” he said, and others who knit and cro- to grapes. I put about 10 acres until they reached a corral, chet,” she said, noting this of grapes in so that helps (pay then located near where Frank specialty wool is different the bills). I use the sheep as Zeek School is now. The next than the wool ranchers shear my weeders,” he said, refer- morning, they’d travel the rest from their meat breeds each ring a flock of 50 or so adult of the way to their destination, spring, and once upon a time sheep, and several dozen At right, Buck Guntley, he said, noting their last trip were able to profit from. Meat lambs. who has been ranching was made in 1947, by which breeds don’t have the kind of About then, Guntley set his in Mendocino County all time there were a few cars to wool desirable for spinners, empty coffee cup down on the of his life, holds a lamb deal with. she said. In other words, spe- kitchen table, added a log to that is less than a day “Cars coming would wait cialty wools are still popular, his stove and then went out- old. ... we’d wait until we had but regular wool is not. side, hopped on his all-terrain Below, about a hundred three or four cars behind us In the early years, or vehicle and headed about a sheep, including ewes and then we’d take the sheep around 1945, local ranchers half mile up a dirt road. and lambs, mix in a and move them over to one had mostly the wool breeds, It was time to feed his holding pen on side of the road (to let the cars Guntley said, noting back then flock. And the sheep knew it. Guntley’s ranch. go by),” he said. the wool market was worth They began bawling the “It’s a dying breed,” At bottom, a ewe leads more than the lamb market. minute Guntley grabbed a Guntley said of sheep ranch- her lamb to pasture This changed, however, when bucket and filled it with alfal- Friday morning. Guntley ing. His family has been at it synthetic materials started since the 1800s, and moved to fa pellets. After pouring the uses his 10 acres of replacing wool, and wool pellets into several troughs, he grapes as pasture until the area in 1906, Guntley said. prices went down, he said. “As far as the economy, opened the gates of the corrals bud break, which effec- “So, in the ’60s or so they and a swarm of dingy white tively uses his livestock you couldn’t make a living started mixing the breeds to with (sheep) now, unless you woolly creatures hurried as weed control. get a better quality carcass,” through. As they gobbled up have a special market,” he said. Guntley said. “In 1945 there their breakfast, Guntley From that point on, ranch- opened another gate. This one were about 135,000 head of ers were successfully produc- sheep in Mendocino County. lead to rangeland. ing lambs for the meat mar- Chaotic ... in an endearing ... Now, there are about ket until the early 1970s 15,000 sheep left in the coun- sense, might best describe the when the government put a scene at this point. Dozens of ty and most of those are small ban on poisonous baits. flocks,” he said, sipping on his sheep and their lambs scurried Without the poison, sheep about, crying back and forth morning coffee before head- were vulnerable to predators, ing out to tend to his. all the while. Some continued like coyote, Guntley said. to eat their pellets, some ran to “This was sheep country,” “Coyotes kept getting thicker Mendocino County Farm the freedom of open space, and thicker and the flocks and some weren’t sure where Bureau Administrator, Carre started getting smaller.” Brown, echoed from her they were supposed to be. Things went from bad to Several babies, abandoned office in a phone interview worse for the sheep rancher, Friday. “The early records by their mothers, wandered when steel traps were banned aimlessly, crying out like lost indicate thousands of heads of in the late 1990s, he said. sheep grazed the rugged ter- “Mountain lions are also children. Every few minutes a rain of Mendocino County. In thick now, but they aren’t as sheep, bawling back, would 1882, records show about bad as the coyote is. The econ- come running into the corral, 310,000 head of sheep. At the omy also had a lot to do with sniff one or two of the lambs turn of the century they were (the decline),” he said, noting to make sure they were hers, down to 200,000 or a little bit there aren’t many places left and then off they’d go. lower. to process sheep now. “There One lamb, however, stayed “What I see is the real are a few of us (ranchers) that very close to her mother, decline, under 100,000, start- block together to get a truck inside a stable. ed in the late ’60s,” Brown load, so we can get a better This ewe wasn’t about to said, noting more predators price,” Guntley said, noting, let her baby go anywhere. She and a loss of effective tools to buyers are more interested in wasn’t too sure about Guntley deal with them led to the bidding on larger lots. Last either, as he picked up the demise of the sheep industry year Guntley made $1.06 per creature she gave birth to just in Mendocino County. pound, live weight, on a lot, hours earlier. In 2004 there was a report- he said. Laura Clark can be ed 11,500 head of sheep in The average lamb weighs reached at [email protected].
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A-4 – SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers In our opinion How do you Terrorism should be treated as a world problem Maybe we need new traditions define winning? To the Editor: It is sad to think that there may not be a there to be had anymore for programs like Due to the terrorist problem, the propa- 4th of July fireworks event in Ukiah this these. Most of our employers have fewer BY ILL ALLS ganda, and chronic problems in the Middle year. As we reported Friday, the Chamber of than 10 employees. The large employers are B W East, I supported the war on terrorism in Commerce says it can’t afford the $36,000 struggling in an economy our national lead- Another voice Iraq. cost to put the show on again. ers tell us is robust, but which anyone can This new episode of protests over what Most of that - about $20,000 - goes to the see is proving a challenge with energy and My team lost the other day. In the huddle after the to us is a freedom of speech issue (cartoon) fireworks company. The rest is insurance health care costs skyrocketing. game I watched the news reach their eyes as they should leave no doubt that we should not payments, facility rental, and entertainment Once again we are getting a message caught their breath, their chests still rising and falling be there. costs. Also, the Chamber was forced to pay about our town’s ability to maintain our tra- in their purple, Little Caesar’s Pizza shirts. They At this point, there are over 1.6 billion what we consider a whopping $5,000 price ditions in the midst of the change to a ser- looked at me, their coach for two things then. I Muslims and due to their appeal to people to the state to send the state Fire Marshal to vice economy with its aging population and thought: One, and I may have been wrong about this, that feel oppressed and need a strong reli- was that I could change it, make it different. Add Ukiah to check out the safety aspects. We’ve lack of robust employment. gion and their birth rate, they are the fastest nothing against making sure the fireworks another minute of play? We’d only lost by two points. growing religion today. These people are Having said all that, Ukiah can still have When if it’s that close, can’t they give you another show will be safe, but can’t our own Fire a great 4th of July. Perhaps we have to forgo very sincere and renew their commitments Marshal in Ukiah do that? Yes, we know the minute, just a minute? Can’t they, coach? Can you ask? to their belief and Supreme Being five fairgrounds are state property but that’s just fireworks, but there’s no reason we can’t Like I said, I may have been wrong about this. They times a day and many want to die for those the kind of bureaucracy that helps shut down have a great, goofy parade down State may not have thought that at all. And that is heart- beliefs. small town programs like this. Street, a community picnic and concert in breaking to me, too, them knowing even as fifth and At this point, our brand of freedom is We note also that - as we’ve seen in many Todd Grove Park, and a family fun time for sixth graders that, nope, we can’t change this. Cant do not compatible with their religious commit- other fund raising areas - the lack of major all our residents. it. Close doesn’t count. Everything you want in the ments and we are 100 percent wrong trying employers in Ukiah is once again showing For the 4th, after all, we should feel free world sometimes, doesn’t count. The other thing they to force them at gunpoint to change. We its effect. There’s not a lot of funding out to start some new traditions. looked to me for, that I know they looked to me for, have invaded their country, defiled their waited to hear, was what I would say about how we religion, families and homeland. had lost, about why we had lost, about all the shots we If the President doesn’t have the intelli- missed. Would I tell them we lost because we missed gence to realize that what we are doing it million easy shots? Would I tell them what they there is insane, then the responsibility is up already knew? Would I break their hearts? to Congress to stop this and get our troops Or would I go all adult on them, all philosophical, out immediately. The people who control and say, “Well, boys, you know, some things are just the money control the game. If Congress not meant to be.” will lead, the President will follow. A dollar for all the things that are not meant to be. It is also very important for Congress to I’m a part-time teacher just like I’m a part-time come to grips with the problem of terror- coach, and believe me, kids know all about all the ism. Terrorism is a world problem and things that are not meant to be. By this age my guys should be handled by the United Nations. have sucked it up so many times and adjusted to so If they are unwilling or unable to do this, many changes in their lives that our jobs now are to then they should be replaced by a unit that make them believe their lives are meant to be. can. Terrorism should be a crime against In the third quarter during a time-out I told them humanity and prosecution and detention how in a basketball game in high school, I once missed should be the U.N.’s responsibility. The nine shots and didn’t make any. Baskets get lids some- countries where the terrorists originate times, that’s for sure. “Just relax,” I said. “Don’t rush should be held financially and morally your shot. If it gets blocked, no problem. Go to the bas- responsible for their citizens’ actions, espe- ket. Put it up. What other advice about shooting one cially if they condone the teaching and can give players in the heat of battle in 20 second time- training of terrorists. outs, I have no idea. But in the huddle after the game Mark D. Grover they wanted me to have an idea. Ukiah I was on my knees and they were bent at the waist, like I said, still breathing hard. There were lines and beads of sweat on their faces that needed to be wiped Apply smart growth away, but bent over as they were, the droplets of sweat to low-income housing too could fall to the floor, and so they didn’t wipe them away, they let them fall. If we had been huddled To the Editor: around a camp fire, we would have put it out. They An Open Letter to the Mendocino were looking at me. They were ready to hear what I County Board of Supervisors however, implore you to consider the need throughout the community rather than in would say. A few of the boys’ eyes had filmed with We are residents of Ukiah’s Wagenseller to include RCHDC in the moratorium on one or two central locations would go a tears, tears I knew they would not let fall at this age in neighborhood. As you may know, our any further construction until the bigger long way towards effecting Smart Growth this place for all the money in the world. The tears neighborhood contains the Brush Street picture can be examined. principles. While we certainly recognize made their eyes look like blue and brown and black Triangle where Rural Communities RCHDC owns eight acres of land on the the need for and the legal mandate under rocks in a stream. Housing Development Corporation is Brush Street Triangle, a relatively small which the county must act to provide more Moments earlier in the fourth quarter we had scored proposing construction of a 154-unit low parcel on which to build 154 units. The low income housing, we urge you to con- four quick points and were down six. The other team income housing project. owners of the remaining eighty-two acres sider the potentially disastrous impact of called time-out. On the far side of the court, one of our We understand that in the near future, of the Brush Street Triangle have yet to permitting an exemption for such a large captains, sixth grader Eric, suddenly exhorted his the Board of Supervisors will be discussing reveal plans for development. Without at scale housing development in one already teammates. “We can do this,” he said. a County Urgency Ordinance which would least a future development plan for this congested neighborhood. You should have heard him. “We can do this.” If place a moratorium on the construction of entire large parcel of land, there is no way We are happy to discuss this issue in you’ve started to give up in your life, as many of us housing subdivisions and other new large to gauge the impact of the RCHDC propos- more depth. Please feel free to contact us. have, or in your love, as I have, remember that, what building projects. The rationale for such a al. Thank you for your careful consideration. Eric said. And imagine the way he said it. We can do moratorium, as we understand it, is to Why shouldn’t the building of commu- Susan Sher this. In the time out, I said, “Gentlemen, what I just insure that Smart Growth principles are nities for low income residents be afforded Diane Zucker saw and heard out there, took heart. So as far as I’m incorporated into new building construc- the same thoughtful, careful and smart Kenneth Anderson concerned, we’ve already won this basketball game.” I tion and that new developments are not just growth principles as the rest of the Ukiah Ukiah looked them in the eye and I said this, and tapped my slapped down in a piecemeal fashion with- Valley? For those Ukiah residents who do chest. How could I look them in the eye and say such out an understanding of how they may fit not live in our neighborhood, the effects of Thank you a thing and not tap my chest, my heart? “If we win this into the larger picture of county-wide the continued warehousing of low-income game on the scoreboard,” I said, “then that’ll be great, growth. We also understand that it has been people in poorly planned developments To the Editor: too.” When we didn’t, I looked them in the eye again suggested that some types of building pro- will certainly extend way beyond the bor- As a music educator, I am amazed and and gave them the simplest message, the most concise jects be exempted from the moratorium. ders of the Wagenseller neighborhood, par- grateful for the continuous support of our information I could. RCHDC has requested that its proposed ticularly in regard to increased traffic school music program from businesses in “We’re good,” I said. project in the Brush Street Triangle be around the already congested Perkins Ukiah, Hopland, and Willits. Because there Bill Walls is a Ukiah resident. granted this exempted status. Street off ramp, the greater need for police is little funding available for music through Our neighborhood contains a large por- and fire protection and the socioeconomic the public school system (besides the tion of the City’s low income housing that effects of the marginalization of low- teacher salaries), Darrin Michaels and I are LETTER POLICY has been and will likely continue to be income residents. Surely you would agree compelled to fund raise so that our music The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the editor. built. We believe that granting RCHDC an that we want to have all communities department can tune the steel pans, repair All letters must include a clear name, signature, exemption would amount to a terrible mis- planned smartly, not just the more affluent band instruments, and buy sheet music for return address and phone number. Letters are gen- take and a squandering of an opportunity to areas of the Ukiah Valley. the choir, band and steel pans. We must erally published in the order they are received, but also pay for buses and registration fees for plan low-income housing with Smart We believe that the proposed shorter, concise letters are given preference. Growth principles in mind. Inclusionary Housing Element that would Because of the volume of letters coming in, letters You may be aware that the low-income place affordable and low income housing housing that has been built in our neigh- See LETTERS, Page A-5 of more than 400 words in length may take longer borhood has resulted in the creation of to be printed. Names will not be withheld for any ghetto-like warehousing of large groups of reason. If we are aware that you are connected to low income people in one corner of the WHERE TO WRITE a local organization or are an elected official writ- city. Presently, our neighborhood has 195 ing about the organization or body on which you units of low-income housing. RCHDC’s President George Bush: The White Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Santa serve, that will be included in your signature. If proposed additional 154 units in the nearby House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, 576- you want to make it clear you are not speaking for Brush Street Triangle would bring this total ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX 2297. Berg's field representative in Ukiah that organization, you should do so in your let- to 349 units. Construction of these new (202)456-2461. office located at 104 W. Church St, Ukiah, ter.All letters are subject to editing without notice. units will be based on the same principles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax number is Editing is generally limited to removing state- that RCHDC has relied upon in the past State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. (916) 463-5773. E-mail to: ments that are potentially libelous or are not suit- which do not consider the most basic con- 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 [email protected] able for a family newspaper. Form letters that are cepts of smart growth, i.e., mixed income Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Senate Senator Wes Chesbro: State Senate clearly part of a write-in campaign will not be levels, mixed residential and retail use, Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, published. You may drop letters off at our office at parks and sitting areas or a community (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375; FAX 590 S. School St., or fax letters to 468-3544, mail recreation or meeting space. We have no 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 (916) 323-6958. Ukiah office is P.O. Box to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 749, Ukiah, parks or schools in the neighborhood, we Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sen- 785, Ukiah, 95482, 468-8914, FAX 468- 95482 or e-mail them to [email protected]. experience traffic problems and a large ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510. 8931. District offices at 1040 Main St., Suite portion of those streets surrounding the (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228-3954; San 205, Napa, 94559, 224-1990, 50 D St., Suite ON EDITORIALS affordable housing developments have no Francisco (415) 393-0707; senator@fein- 120A, Santa Rosa, 95404, 576-2771, and Daily Journal editorials are written by Editor K.C. sidewalks, resulting in pedestrians includ- stein.senate.gov 317 3rd St., Suite 6, Eureka, 95501, 445- ing children having to walk in the streets in Meadows with the concurrence of Publisher Kevin close proximity to fast traffic. Congressman Mike Thompson: 1st 6508. Email: [email protected]. McConnell. As you may know, in addition to low District, 231 Cannon Office Bldg, Washing- Mendocino County Supervisors: income housing, our neighborhood is also ton, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-3311; FAX Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Watten- home to the Ford Street Project, the home- (202)225-4335. Fort Bragg district office, burger, 2nd District; Hal Wagenet, 3rd Dis- The Ukiah less shelter, the MCCAVN needle exchange 430 N. Franklin St., PO Box 2208, Fort trict; Kendall Smith, 4th District; David Col- program, as well as the Ukiah Valley Bragg 95437; 962-0933,FAX 962-0934; fax, 5th District. All can be reached by writ- Medical Center (where an expanded cam- www.house.gov/write rep ing to 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1090, DAILY JOURNAL pus is currently under construction), Home Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State Ukiah, 95482, 463-4221, FAX 463-4245. Publisher: Kevin McConnell Editor: K.C. Meadows Depot, the Pear Tree Center and the soon Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, [email protected] to be constructed Walgreen’s. Wagenseller Advertising director: Cindy Delk Office manager: Yvonne Bell residents have not protested the location of Circulation director: Cornell Turner Group systems director: Sue Whitman these social services agencies and business- Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com es and do not necessarily oppose the build- Member Member California ing of more affordable housing. We do, Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association FORUM SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 – A-5 Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] SUNDAY VOICES ON THE STREETS
What was the one thing you wish had The roots of jury rights learned in high school that would William Penn is perhaps best known with Bushel and ordered the confined as the founder of Pennsylvania. But not jurors released. “Bushel’s Case,” as it have better prepared you for college? many people know about his pivotal role Sunday view came to be known, thus established the in the establishment of the American concept of jury nullification. In essence, legal system and how his views on reli- BY MARK SCARAMELLA the high court affirmed the principle that gious tolerance and political dissent the right to determine the facts and law of Jessica Carson became embodied in the US Constitution a given case is the sole prerogative of the Ukiah and the Bill of Rights. jury, not the judge. Consequently, even if Mendocino College Penn was born in London in 1644, the a jury in a criminal case finds a defendant student son of a well-known British admiral. As the trial unfolded, Sir Samuel, not guilty when all of the facts might Raised as an aristocrat, he became a Mayor of London and Penn’s trial judge, prove guilt to an objective person, courts “You have to have every- tough, militant, well-educated and out- allowed only two constables to testify, cannot punish the jurors for rendering thing typed in college so spoken pacifist by the time he reached his refusing Penn and Meade any opportuni- what might be considered a false verdict. more typing prep would be 20s. He studied at Oxford, but was ty to cross-examine them. Penn argued Courts also cannot try to compel them to the biggest thing.” expelled after two years for not attending logically and passionately against the change their verdict. Today, jury nullifi- Anglican (Church of England) services. legality of the Conventicle Act, and noted cation is sometimes used to make a social He was a very earnest man both morally that he did not cause the “disturbance,” the constables did by arresting him in statement that the jurors think a particular and religiously -- a great religious seeker law is unjust and that people should not who thought Anglicanism was too bland front of his followers. This, combined with some blatant prejudice and capri- be prosecuted for violating it. and didn’t demand enough of its mem- Penn’s case thus became a landmark in Chuck Lopez bers. This led him to Quakerism, the ciousness of the judge, prompted the jury to return a verdict of not guilty for Meade the history of independent juries, of juries Ukiah purist Protestant denomination founded having the power to “nullify” the laws Mendocino College by George Fox in the early 1600s who and a verdict of “guilty of preaching in the street” for Penn. The Judge indignant- and rules of the court if they think the student denounced all forms of religious authori- laws and rules are bad or unjust. History ty -- priests, bishops, clergy, even the ly rejected the verdict and told the jury to go back and deliberate again. They did gives a number of examples of juries “Better math skills. It was bible -- in favor of the God’s “inner declining to enforce marijuana laws, the only subject I had trou- light.” Quakers don’t believe in the need and returned with the same decision. Again the judge told them to reconsider. slavery laws, even tax laws -- if a defen- ble grasping.” for “hirelings” as intermediaries between dant can get to a jury, and if at least one the individual and God. Thus Quaker The jury returned and announced that meetings have no set form or ritual. they had indeed changed their verdict -- of them is brave enough to invoke their Even the New England puritans this time they declared both men inno- right to judge the law as well as the thought the Quakers were intolerable cent of all charges. The enraged judge defendant. because they flouted laws that restricted berated the jury and shouted, Penn went on to become a leading their beliefs, and interrupted convention- “Gentlemen, you shall not be dismissed advocate of dissenters’ rights, many of Ben Vybrony al church services to denounce them. As until we have a verdict the court will which were subsequently incorporated Ukiah purists, they were a classic minority of accept and you shall be locked up without into the founding of Pennsylvania and Mendocino College troublemakers -- just the sort of thing that meat, drink, fire and tobacco!” Not even later into the US Constitution, now under student needs constitutional protection. tobacco! attack from the current administration for Accordingly, Penn used his high-born The jury was sent to Newgate Prison the sake of security. “Better study habits. It station to lobby for tolerance of religious along with Penn and Meade who were Nowadays we take freedoms like free- took me a couple of years dissenters. He was so fervent in his lob- sentenced to prison for contempt of court dom of speech, and of the press (in to get everything figured bying that he was periodically impris- and for not paying a fine imposed when Penn’s case lots of pamphlets), the right out, how to manage my oned in London for his beliefs and writ- they refused to doff their hats in court. to a jury of your peers, the right to see the time better. I do my home- ings. When asked to renounce his beliefs After a day of confinement, the jury charges, to cross examine witnesses, even work now.” to be released from the Tower of London, refused to pay their fines too. When the the right of juries to be the ultimate judge Penn energetically refused: “My prison judge exhorted the jury to find Penn and of the law and the crime, for granted. But shall be my grave before I will budge a Meade guilty, Penn, representing himself, it wasn’t that long ago that none of these jot! For I owe my conscience to no mor- told the jury, “You are Englishmen; mind rights existed. And without tenacious tal man!” your privilege, give not away your right” early dissenters like Penn, we’d still be Eric Burris In 1670 while preaching on the street -- to their own judgment. without them today. Ukiah in front of a locked London church, he “Nor will we ever do it!” replied jury An entertaining short play based on Mendocino College and his friend, Captain William Meade, foreman Edward Bushell. the transcript of Penn’s trial would make student were arrested and charged with violating From prison Meade and Penn filed a good high school project, not to men- England’s Conventicle Act, which their appeal and Bushell filed a writ of tion instructive and amusing reading. It’s “Not to be so stubborn banned religious gatherings other than habeas corpus for himself and the other available on the internet at and proud. Being stubborn the Church of England’s. The ensuing jurors, arguing that their imprisonment www.uscourts.gov/outreach/resources/wi closes a lot of doors.” disturbance led to an additional charge of was unlawful. (A writ of habeas corpus is lliampenntrial.htm. disturbing the peace. The 1670 trial what allows prisoners to contest the legality of their imprisonment before a became a pivotal moment in English and Mark Scaramella is a Philo resident. American legal history. judge.) England’s Chief Justice agreed
performed at our annual Ukiah for cross-country track. Hopland Ashley Quiroga Letters PumpkinFest Parade and street fair. Our Superette supplied a gift certificate to Ukiah choir sang with back-up on a float. Kurt Johnson and his family for their Mendocino College Continued from Page A-4 Frank Short supplied extra microphones, support. student Piedmont Lumber supplied a semi and In January, Pomolita music performed music enrichment experiences, such as trailer with driver, Motosports of Ukiah their winter concerts. Our bands per- “Probably managing music festivals, pan jamborees, honor supplied a generator to run the sound, formed in Pomolita’s gym. Because of your own time instead of band and choir performances, and and Mendocino County Farm Supply the acoustic problems of gyms, our choir having someone hold your Christmas caroling at rest homes in supplied straw, all free of charge. The and steel pans performed at Ukiah hand through it.” Ukiah. These needs always go beyond Pomolita steel pans performed at the our meager budgets. We are indebted to Presbyterian Church, who donated their street fair and KZYX radio donated wonderful sanctuary for the night. The the community and the parents of money for our performance. We had a Pomolita Music Boosters for their gener- acoustics are splendid for choral and great experience with the support of steel pan sounds. ous support in all our endeavors to pro- these fine businesses. vide a well-rounded music experience In the spring, we will be going on our Jami Flores In December, we hired a bus so our for our students. trips thanks to the always-generous sup- Redwood Valley choir could carol at rest homes in Ukiah. On behalf of Darrin Michaels and our port of Ukiah valley and surrounds. Mendocino College Half of the fee was paid for by NCO student Music Boosters, I would like to convey Foster Grandparents and Holden Rest Thank you again. You are invited to hear my sincere thanks to the following busi- Home. Later on, the boosters sponsored the pans and choir perform at Pomolita’s nesses for their continued support. We “Study habits. In high a winter raffle and Christmas tree pick- Open House, March 15. Hear us in school they just gave you had a car wash-athon in September to up service. Printing Plus of Willits print- action and have some spaghetti and the materials and the test. start off the year. Mervyn’s and JC ed the tickets free of charge. Donations salad to support our spring trips. They didn’t tell you how to Penney’s allowed us to tie up the middle were received from Expressions, Finally, thank you for caring and sup- break it down. Here they of the parking lot and use the water for Cheesecake Momma, and StudioWest. porting our music program. We can do it even offer a class on how most of a Saturday. We had a great time The $250 grand prize was donated by better because of you. As the saying to break down the material and the community came by to get Tony’s Sheet Metal. Johnson’s Tree goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” to study.” baked goods and, hopefully, a great car Service donated their time and equip- Kathryn Allan, wash. ment to chop up the trees, which we Choral and Pans Director Photos and interviews by Amy Wellnitz. In October, our choirs and steel pans used to mulch the hill behind Pomolita Darrin Michaels, Band Director A sorry prosecutor Robert Lee Morrow was charged with resi- coming from the holding cell and feared for the her concern about the ski trip). But Morrow’s dential burglary in Ventura County, just up the public defender’s safety because the bailiff attorney filed an immediate appeal, and the coast from Los Angeles. He was arrested in Judicial follies appeared to be “inattentive.” (Actually, he was court of appeal, in an opinion written by September, 1993, and, unable to post bail, a lot more “attentive” than she likely wished.) Justice Kenneth Yegan disagreed and ordered remained in custody until his case went to trial. BY FRANK ZOTTER Eventually, the Attorney General filed crim- the case dismissed. On the day his trial was to commence, the inal charges against both the deputy district Yegan’s court was primarily because the assigned deputy district attorney met with attorney and the investigator for eavesdropping misconduct occurred in the courtroom itself - Morrow’s attorney from the public defender’s on the conversation between Morrow and his Yegan referred to it as the “Temple of Justice” office. The prosecutor argued that on the mer- attorney. The attorney and the investigator - and because the prosecutor went out of her its, Morrow was going to lose his case. She bailiff concluded that the prosecutor had asked eventually won the criminal case (against way to violate the defendant’s right to have a also told Morrow’s attorney that she planned to her investigator to listen to the conversation them) on the grounds that it was unclear private consultation with his attorney. He noted go on a skiing vacation in a few days and between Morrow and his lawyer. whether the law the Attorney General used that, with some irony, when the prosecutor and would have to cancel her plans if the case went Morrow refused to agree to a continuance. applied to eavesdropping other than with elec- her investigator were brought into court to tes- Over his objection, the trial court granted the to trial. tronic devices. tify in Morrow’s motion to have his case dis- She asked for either a guilty plea or prosecutor’s motion to continue the case (and In the meantime, Morrow asked to have the missed and they refused, citing the Fifth Morrow’s agreement to a continuance. The the prosecutor undoubtedly went off to wax her case against him dismissed because of prose- skis). Amendment, “Ironically, the prosecutor and deputy public defender said she would discuss cutorial misconduct. He relied, rather ironical- the matter with him and went into the court- The next day, the bailiff told the judge what the investigator obtained refuge under the same room holding area to speak with Morrow. had occurred and prepared a crime report. The ly, on the investigative reports generated by the constitutional umbrella that should have pro- The door to the holding area was slightly district attorney’s office conducted an internal district attorney’s office and the attorney gen- tected [Morrow] from their conduct.” ajar. The court went on to another criminal investigation and removed the prosecutor and eral. At the hearing on his request to dismiss So, that very sorry prosecutor probably has- matter, and the bailiff, a 24-year veteran of the the investigator from the case. his case, he called both the deputy district n’t been near a courtroom as a deputy D.A. any Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, was The Attorney General also investigated. The attorney and her investigator. Even more ironi- time recently. And she undoubtedly learned an seated nearby. According to the bailiff, the dis- prosecutor ultimately offered inconsistent sto- cally, of course, they each refused to testify - important lesson: you shouldn’t inconvenience trict attorney’s investigator appeared to be lis- ries, first telling the internal investigators that on grounds of self-incrimination. a lot of other people just because you have a tening to the conversation between the public she wanted to find out if Morrow would The trial judge refused to dismiss the case, ski trip planned. defender and Morrow. accommodate her scheduled ski trip. Later, finding that Morrow had not been harmed by The investigator walked back to the prose- during the attorney general’s investigation, she the deputy district attorney’s misconduct Frank Zotter is a Ukiah attorney. cutor and whispered something to her. The claimed that she had heard a loud male voice (which, most likely, was motivated mainly by A-6 – SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 LOCAL THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
budget manager of the D.A., that Huey was wrong and that tions. ty,” Lintott said. “I feel like at Auditor trees would have to grow Vroman’s office was not over- Race Lintott is currently running this time, I am the best person money for him to be success- spending. In fact, they con- a private practice that focuses for the job.” Continued from Page A-1 ful,” Huey said. “In his six- cluded he was well within rea- exclusively on estate plan- Lintott said she plans to year tenure, he’s helped the sonable bounds compared to Continued from Page A-1 der if he has trouble under- ning, but says she has also expand her support by getting D.A. overspend his budget by other DA offices in surround- these problems. handled criminal defense out among the people and standing these propositions.” $1.7 million.” This figure ing counties.) Lintott has been a resident Roman’s later reference to cases, insurance cases, family securing as much support and does not include the current Huey took further offense of Mendocino County for 20 law, civil litigation, personal as many endorsements as pos- unspent grant funds is mildly fiscal year, Huey added, to associating his office with years and worked for 10 years ironic, Huey said, because “he injury and landlord-tenant sible. which appears to put the the county’s debt issue -- as a deputy DA, from 1987 to cases. “Instead of relying on polls only has himself to blame for office over its budget by which is fundamentally based 1994 under DA Susan this faux pas.” The D.A.’s Lintott said she has broad and voter statistics I want to $250,000. on flawed data, he said -- Massini, and then again from community support and con- get out and meet as many peo- office was repeatedly warned (Huey has repeatedly before concluding that 2002 until 2004 under current about retaining funding not siders her chances against ple as possible,” Lintott said. asserted that Vroman “over- Roman’s experience would DA Norm Vroman. For four of incumbent District Attorney “That’s the way you find out available to it, and the spends” his budget, but during merit “a prescription for fiscal those years Lintott managed $100,000 the D.A. paid back Norman Vroman and candi- what is important. I plan to budget talks in 2005, the disaster” for Mendocino the DA’s coast office. She also date Myron Sawicki to be meet people at forums, on only existed due to Roman’s county Board of Supervisors County. headed the Family Support “ineptitude or poor reporting,” excellent. their doorsteps and on the looked more closely at the Seth Freedland can be Division and the appellate “They each have their Internet.” Huey said. numbers and acknowledged reached at [email protected]. court and handled many mis- Ben Brown can be reached “Given his experience as strengths and both have done demeanor and felony prosecu- good things for the communi- at [email protected] planner at Weil Capital was lucky she didn’t. Management in Palo Alto. She was soon offered a job greater communication up because nobody knows Retire “Vast changes in medicine working with school children between the administration, they are happening. There is make a huge difference today that tripled her salary. College the board, and the students. not enough communication Continued from Page A-1 in longevity.” Dempsey, 66, just retired and Board member Larry between the college, the facul- On the other hand, finan- began taking her Social Continued from Page A-1 MacLeitch, who during has ty, the students and the com- n’t in great health, so he con- cial planner Fritz Brauner of Security checks and is receiv- campaign advocated for the munity to promote all the tinued working to maintain Foster City suggests that a ing about $975 a month. She sador, Jason Briseno said. return of a school newspaper, great things going on.” health insurance. close look at family history would have received less than “We are going to start out couldn’t agree more. With that said, Waltz That was fine with him. He can be useful. $800 a month when she first with a simple newsletter or “I really welcome a campus admits starting a newspaper is liked his job as an over-the- “If you have a family histo- considered retiring at 63. leaflet, which contains special newspaper because the com- not easy. More funding and counter lumber salesman in ry of heart disease or diabetes, “Let’s not rush into any- and upcoming events,” he said munity voice needs to be more help from students is San Mateo, and he also liked that’s a factor,” Brauner said. thing,” Brauner said. “You of the paper which will be run heard. The board should be still needed. He did say busi- the pay. In addition, he found “Sure, you could (improve don’t have to take it right at by the students, for the stu- made aware of the opinion of nessmen in the community his customers and co-workers your health) by eating better 62.” dents. Briseno, who antici- the community because the have volunteered their advice nice to be around and wasn’t and exercising, but those dis- Another important consid- pates a finished product in board needs to be responsive and technical support to the facing much stress at the lum- eases (can be hereditary).” eration is that “cost-of-living about a month, said he will do to the voters and the stu- student body. “Some of them ber yard. Some people who take their never goes down,” said some of the writing and some dents,” he said. have papers they are already “It worked out good for me Social Security benefits at 62 Robert Sullivan, certified of the students from the cre- And, the community needs publishing, so I am assuming to wait,” said Sproat of also keep working part time. financial planner at Sullivan ative writing class will also to be aware of what is offered they are offering their printing Sunnyvale, who ended up You can earn up to $12,480 & Serwitz in Los Altos. help with the articles. Aura at the college, said Ken Waltz, facilities as well, at a dis- working until he was 70 per year in 2006 and still draw With people living longer, Thomas, student and former president of the Association of counted rate, but we are still before retiring. Now, at 75, he the Social Security check due retirees will have to think Lake County Record-Bee Students at Mendocino looking for funding. We have receives a full-retirement to you at 62. But for every $2 more about making their news editor, will edit the col- College. four different budgets here at check of about $1,600 a you earn above that amount, income grow over time, lege newsletter, Briseno said. “We’d like to have the the student council. Some of month. you give up $1 of your Social Sullivan noted. “The main objective is to paper reestablished so we can those monies can be diverted The Social Security Web Security benefit. “It’s possible the middle further create awareness for reconnect the community with for that project, but nothing is site, www.ssa.gov, explains After full retirement age, class could get crushed by the students on the college the college and the great concrete. We are still looking that the “break-even” age if retirees can earn up to creeping inflation, and it campus, because there are events that are going on here for some able bodied students you take your benefits at 62 is $33,240 without a penalty. could get terrifying,” he many things going on, on a on a weekly basis,” Waltz that want to help us reestab- 77 years and 11 months. Beyond that amount, they lose added. weekly basis, that students said. “We had a first class lish. It doesn’t come out just That means if you took $1 for every $3 earned. There’s also a case for aren’t aware of. They come Native American speaker last by one person saying, ‘I want your Social Security benefits “Just remember,” Brauner thinking much differently here and go to class and leave, Friday; we had a Dickens it,’” Waltz said, adding, “In at 62 it would take until you said, “once you turn on the about retirement. It’s about and one of our goals is to keep expert on campus last week ... the past, when they had a are nearly 78 to get the same Social Security faucet, you what you want to do with your them here and keep them the whole community is invit- paper, they had a class.” amount of total payments as can’t turn it off.” time. For most people, it’s not involved with the college,” ed to these events and we are Laura Clark can be the person who waits until 66 So if you stand a chance of about sitting down and being a Briseno said, noting a having, like, 20 people show reached at [email protected]. to receive full benefits (66 is getting a good-paying job at “couch potato,” Sullivan said. newsletter would also create the full retirement age for peo- 63, you'd be better off draw- Most people should consid- ple born between 1943 and ing from your 401(k) plan if er developing their own 1954; for those born between you have one, because you source of support for the 1955 and 1959, it’s a little can stop drawing on that, future, which could include over 66, and for those born in Brauner said. If you start part-time work and growing The Ukiah 1960 or after, it’s 67). drawing $1,000 a month in their investments. If you expect to live Social Security at age 62 and “There’s never been a gen- beyond your break-even age, get a full-time job a year later, eration like this before," you could benefit from delay- you will not get all your Sullivan said. “It used to be ing your retirement. Social Security payments that people figured retirement DAILY JOURNAL Of course, if you are in since you’re likely to earn was five, 10 or 15 years. But poor health or have a family more than $12,480. now it could be 20 or 30 years history of heart disease, can- Gina Dempsey of San or more.” cer or people dying young, it Francisco stopped working No doubt, there are many makes sense to consider tak- full time a little before she issues to consider, and every- ing benefits sooner. was 62. She was getting one has a different case. News for Then again, with medical stressed out in her account- Getting some retirement plan- breakthroughs and advances, ing/office manager job. So she ning help, reading up on the people are living into their 80s began working part time with subject or taking a class may and 90s. children in grade school. She be a good beginning. all ages. That heart attack that killed loved the new job, and her Another good place to start your father at 64 years and 10 husband was still working so is the Social Security Web months is scary to think about. she didn’t need to take Social site, www.ssa.gov, or call But it might be treated today Security right away. And she (800) 772-1213. with bypass surgery that adds years to your life. And “Common wisdom is to Traveling Notary Services look at your parents’ health, but it’s wrong,” said Curt comics Weil, a certified financial too. Nancy Rudig 468-3532 DETAIL CENTER 972-3894 Cell 859 N. State Street [email protected] (707) 462-4472 Windshield Repair The Waldorf
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State, Treasury, Justices, and second rotates to end-word 1, the third with 5, the fourth with to work out deal his concerns, or met the The report concluded that others looked for guidance 2, the fifth with 4, the sixth with 3 -- and so on to the next demands of the legislation he U.S. spy agencies were from Homeland Security stanza. The order of the first three stanzas would be: 1-2-3-4- to head off 5-6; 6-1-5-2-4-3; 3-6-4-1-2-5, and so on. The conclusion, or planned to offer. “unable to locate any deroga- because it is responsible for envoy, can use the six words in any order through three lines. congressional Despite persistent criticism tory information on the com- seaports. “We had the most Hey, at least it’s something different, right? Anyway, from Republicans and pany,” according to a person obvious stake in the process,” please enjoy and I promise to return to prose next week. investigation Democrats, the president has familiar with the document. Baker said. defended his administration’s This person spoke only on Baker acknowledged that a Your Political Reporter at Work: A Sestina By TED BRIDIS approval of the ports deal and condition of anonymity government audit of security Associated Press threatened to veto any mea- because the report was classi- practices at the U.S. ports in I nestle into my chair in the press room opposite where the WASHINGTON — The sures in Congress that would fied. the takeover has not been supervisors sit, Homeland Security block it. The company’s vol- Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., completed as part of the deal. and turn to wish my fellow reporters, both print and radio, Department objected at first to untary delay in taking over and others have complained “We had the authority to do an a good day. a United Arab Emirates com- most operations at the six U.S. that the intelligence report audit earlier,” Baker said. Our conversation is interrupted when the chairman gets the pany’s taking over significant ports did little to quell a polit- focused only on information The audit will help evaluate ball operations at six U.S. ports. It ical furor or appease skeptical the agencies collected about DP World’s security programs rolling. And fingers flying on my laptop, I dutifully begin was the lone protest among members of Congress that the DP World and did not exam- to stop smuggling and detect to write. members of the government deal does not pose any ine reported links between illegal shipments of nuclear The agenda is packed and I silently pray that votes can be committee that eventually increased risks to the U.S. UAE government officials materials at its seaport opera- made with little talk. approved the deal without dis- from terrorism. Republican and al-Qaida leader Osama tions in New York, New I follow the debates closely – well, until the topic turns to sent. House and Senate leaders are bin Laden before the Sept. 11 Jersey, Baltimore, New the North Coast Water The department’s early to meet Tuesday to discuss attacks. Orleans, Miami and objections were settled later in how to proceed. The uproar over DP World Philadelphia. Quality Control Board. (That’s when I go get a drink of the government’s review of The company declined has exposed how the govern- The administration private- water.) the $6.8 billion deal after Saturday to discuss any poten- ment routinely approves deals ly disclosed the status of the Upon returning, I notice the room is filled with enough Dubai-owned DP World tial compromise that may be involving national security security audit to senators dur- locals sit- agreed to a series of security in the works. without the input of senior -ting in the audience to form a small army. I wonder which ing meetings about improving restrictions. A DP World executive said administration officials or reviews of future business talk On Saturday, congressional the company would agree to Congress. coming down the pike interests them to this profound deals involving foreign buy- leaders, the company and tougher security restrictions to President Bush, Homeland ers. Officials did not suggest extent today. Bush administration officials win congressional support Security Secretary Michael My guess is it’ll be a later zoning discussion – and in an the audit’s earlier completion reached for a compromise only if the same restrictions Chertoff, Defense Secretary would have affected the deal’s hour, I’m proven right. intended to derail plans by applied to all U.S. port opera- Donald H. Rumsfeld and even (A homeowner, grappling with the Planning Commission, approval. Republicans and Democrats tors. The company earlier had Treasury Secretary John New Jersey’s Democratic is playing hardball.) for legislation next week that struck a more conciliatory Snow, who oversees the gov- governor, who is suing to would force a new investiga- stance, saying it would do ernment committee that The supes make their judgment – and with comforting tion of security issues relating whatever Bush asked to sal- approved the deal, all say they block the deal, said in his words from John Ball – to the deal. Talks were to con- vage the agreement. did not know about the pur- party’s weekly radio address a precedent is now set for the county in regards to wells tinue through the weekend. “Security is everybody’s chase until after it was final- on Saturday that the adminis- and access to water. Under one proposal being business,” senior vice presi- ized. The work was done tration failed to properly As I grimace over the prospect of somehow getting this investigate the UAE’s record complex article right, discussed, DP World would dent Michael Moore told The mostly by assistant secre- seek new approval of the deal Associated Press. “We’re taries. on terrorism. I get the feeling that at some point I’m going to wish I “We were told that the pres- could sit from the Committee on going to have a very open Snow now says he may Foreign Investment, given the mind to legitimate concerns. consider changes in the ident didn’t know about the this one out. (I immediately envision my e-mail inbox fill- sale until after it was ing up all day company’s surprise decision But anything we can do, any approval process so lawmak- Thursday to indefinitely post- way to improve security, ers are better alerted after such approved. For many with corrections and political stories from 1993.) I resolve Americans, regardless of to make sure I talk pone its takeover of U.S. port should apply to everybody deals get the go-ahead. operations. Other proposals equally.” Stewart Baker, a senior party, this lack of disciplined review is unacceptable,” Jon to many sources before publishing anything. After hearing included a new, intensive 45- The administration Homeland Security official, the supes talk, day review of the deal by the approved the ports deal on said he was the sole represen- Corzine said. plead, debate, question, orate, envision and all but read government — something the Jan. 17 after DP World agreed tative on the Committee on A federal judge in New from a crystal ball, White House had refused to during secret negotiations to Foreign Investment in the Jersey has ordered the govern- I drive back to the office where almost everyone else has consider as recently as Friday. cooperate with law enforce- United States who objected to ment to file a written response left for the day. Rep. Peter King, chairman ment investigations in the the ports deal. Baker said he to Corzine’s suit by Monday Nourished on a dinner of an orange, two Pop-Tarts and a of the House Homeland future and make other conces- later changed his vote after and scheduled a hearing for thing of water, Security Committee, said dis- sions. DP World agreed to the secu- Wednesday. I knock out my piece and go home. Twenty-four hours later cussions among congressional Some lawmakers have rity conditions. Other officials Bush’s national security I’m about to sit leaders centered on that issue. challenged the adequacy of a confirmed Baker’s account. adviser, Stephen Hadley, said in the City Council chambers wading through the various “It’s my understanding that classified intelligence assess- “We were not prepared to there was no going back on issues I’m to write they are trying to build sup- ment crucial to assuring the sign off on the deal without the deal. port for a deal involving a new administration that the deal the successful negotiation of Associated Press Writers on after listening to five hours of night-time debate, trying 45-day investigation,” he said. was proper. The report was the assurances,” Baker told Devlin Barrett and Liz Sidoti to remain upright. King, R-N.Y., said he assembled during four weeks the AP. in Washington contributed to As I’ve noted in this column, too much of these meetings is would need to see all the in November by analysts Officials from the White this report. superfluous talk, and some up on the dias match me fidget-for-fidget, while others placidly sit. I’m jolted into furious typing when a sudden resignation SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS throws a curveball into the golf pro discussions. Suddenly, the council moves to blow out of the water By The Associated Press Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D- “Fox News Sunday” — Townsend, Sen. Joseph Biden, a vote by the Parks commission -- and I’ve got a solid story Guest lineup for the Calif., and Kay Bailey White House homeland secu- D-Del., Gov. Mitt Romney, R- for the next day. Sunday TV news shows: Hutchison, R-Texas. rity adviser Frances Fragos Mass. ABC’s “This Week” — The Wednesday night meeting steadily seeps into early Sens. 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A-8 – SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 SPORTS Sports Editor: Tony Adame, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL | POTTER VALLEY 42, LAYTONVILLE 40 COMMUNITY DIGEST Phillips leads Bearcats to NCL II title Hunter education The Daily Journal Fred Austin. “They gave it all they had “Kelsi absolutely dominated the Potter Valley boys drop finale course offered on-line LAYTONVILLE – Whitney and played like they knew it was the boards,” Austin said. “She played Anderson Valley defeated Potter The California Department of Phillips hit two free throws with 15 last game of the season. excellent and had a huge game.” Valley, 81-53 Friday in the consolation Fish and Game is now offering a seconds left to give Potter Valley a 42- Phillips led Potter Valley with 19 Laytonville was the NCL II regular game of the NCL II tournament. self paced, on-line Hunter Education course. The course is 40 victory over Laytonville in the points, and Kelsi Ryan led the season champion. Cody Cranford led the Bearcats designed for students who might finals of the North Central League II Bearcats with 19 rebounds. Potter Valley finished the season with 11 points and nine rebounds. not otherwise have the time to tournament Friday. Whitney VonFeldt scored eight 14-11 overall and 7-5 in league play. Freshman Jessie Williams posted a attend the 10-15 hour classroom course that is normally required “I was real proud of how the team points for Potter Valley and Hannah 10 points, 10 rebound double double to obtain a hunting license. played,” said Potter Valley head coach Marshall added six points. and Mike Edwards added nine points. This on-line course must be supplemented with a 4 hour classroom session to complete the training prior to obtaining a hunting license. The cost of the on-line Hunter Education Course is $15.00. There may be an additional fee for the supplemental 4 hour Spurs top tepid classroom session. To access the on-line course go to: http://hunter-ed.com/ca/ca_inter- net.htm For more information about the on-line Hunter Education course and the 4 hour Golden State classroom sessions, contact Paul McGinnis at 467-1232. By T.A. BADGER The Associated Press Ukiah Lions awards SAN ANTONIO — Nazr Mohammed as the starter and Rasho night March 4 Nesterovic off the bench looks to be the right combination for the San Antonio Spurs. The Ukiah Lions youth football and cheerleader organization will Mohammed, in the opening lineup for the third straight game, had 15 be holding its 2005 season points to lead six Spurs in double figures in their 92-75 win over the Golden awards night March 5 at the State Warriors on Saturday night. He also contributed 14 rebounds, nine on Ukiah High School cafetorium. The awards ceremony starts at the offensive end. 3:30 p.m. , and first sign ups will “I’m just happy to be out there and getting more of an opportunity to also be held at that time. play,” he said. “You know, when it comes right down to it, one of us or both For more information, call Chuck Thornhill at 485-7600. of us are going to have to play well to compete for another championship.” Since the All-Star break, both of the players that coach Gregg Popovich Coyote Valley calls his “two-headed monster” have stepped up. women’s basketball Nesterovic started all but one of San Antonio’s first 52 games, but the looking for teams centers reversed roles after Mohammed’s 18-point, 20-rebound perfor- mance in an overtime loss in Philadelphia on Feb. 15. The Coyote Valley Recreation In the last three games — all victories — Mohammed has averaged 10.3 Department is looking for teams points and 8.3 rebounds. Nesterovic added 10 points and six rebounds on to fill out its Women’s Basketball League. Saturday. The season will start March 13 “Some nights it gets easier, you know, it just falls into your hands and on and run through April, with the playoffs beginning May 1. some nights you must work really hard,” Nesterovic said. “It’s always good The sponsors fee of $250 is due when coach says you play good.” by March 6, and a $10 player fee The Warriors led by three points early, but San Antonio erased that lead is due by the first game. The mandatory managers meeting for good with a 19-4 run late in the first quarter. will be Monday, March 6, at 7 “We have lost a little bit of confidence and the Spurs are not a good team p.m. at the Coyote Valley Gymansium. to try to get your confidence back,” said Golden State coach Mike Any team not represented will Montgomery, whose team shot just 34 percent. not be allowed to participate. Bruce Bowen and Tony Parker each scored 14 and Manu Ginobili had 13 For more information call Ronnie DeSoto at 472-2233. for the Spurs. Brent Barry, who hit three 3-pointers, contributed 10. Tim Duncan finished with a season-low nine points on 4-for-17 shooting, City of Ukiah girls but he grabbed 16 rebounds. youth softball Rookie guard Monta Ellis led Golden State with a career-high 16 points. The City of Ukiah Community Troy Murphy had 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Derek Fisher scored 11. Service Department would like to “When I hit my first three jumpers in a row, I knew I was going to have announce the beginning of regis- a good night,” said Ellis, who is averaging 4.5 points in limited minutes. “I tration for the 2006 Girls Youth Softball League. just need to keep doing what I’m doing and then the game will come to me, Participants may register indi- everything will be good.” vidually and will be placed on teams according to their grade Jason Richardson, who came into the game averaging nearly 23 points, level. The league will be divided had 10 while being defended mostly by Bowen. into the following divisions: A three-point play by Murphy gave Golden State a 10-7 lead before Grades K-2 (T-Ball); Grades 3/4; Grades 5/6; and Grades 7-12. Parker started a 12-0 run for the Spurs by hitting a 21-footer and then find- League play begins in early ing Duncan for a layup. Bowen, who opened the game with a pair of long April and will run through early June. Cost is $50 per player (sib- jumpers, made two more during San Antonio’s burst. After Mike Dunleavy ended the run with a basket, the Spurs finished the ling discounts and Low Income ANG Newspaers Discounts are available). The registration deadline is Mike Dunleavey, Jr. and the Golden State Warriors are in last place. See WARRIORS, Page A-11 February, 27, 2006 and forms are available at the City of Ukiah (411 West Clay). For more informa- tion, call 463-6714. City of Ukiah co-ed Stanford holds off Wazzu volleyball league Eagles split The City of Ukiah Community The Associated Press The total of 76 points was from the floor, including 30 Service Department would like to PULLMAN, Wash. — announce the beginning of regis- the lowest in a Pac-10 game percent on 3-pointers (3 for tration for the 2006 Co-Ed Freshman reserve Anthony since Oregon State defeated 10). Washington State shot The Daily Journal the game, but he got in a lit- Volleyball League. Goods scored on a tip-in with Oregon 29-23 on March 23, 32.7 percent from the field, REDDING – The tle trouble in the ninth Adults, 16 years and older, are invited to register on a team of up 3.7 seconds left Saturday to 1984 (prior to the shot clock). which included going 2-for- Mendocino College baseball inning and we had to pull to 12 players. give Stanford a 39-37 victory Stanford’s 39 points was 17 on 3-pointers. team split a doubleheader him.” Recreational and Competitive leagues are available. All teams over Washington State. the team’s lowest score in a Washington State drew 12 with Shasta College Johnny Gonzales led will play at least 8 games and at Chris Hernandez, who led victory since a 38-33 win fouls and Stanford six in a Saturday, winning the first Mendocino with a 4-for-6 least 1 playoff game. Games will Stanford (14-11, 10-6 Pac-10) over UCLA in 1946-47. physical contest. game 17-5, and losing the be played on week-nights start- day at the plate, including ing in late March or early April with 10 points, missed a 15- Stanford had not scored fewer Stanford went 6-for-10 at second game, 13-3. three RBIs. and running into June. foot jump shot that Goods points in any game since a 42- the free-throw line, and Justin Bautista picked up Ryan Lamson also added You may register as a team or individuals interested in playing converted when no defenders 34 loss to UCLA in 1981-82. Washington State went 1 for the win in the first game for a triple and two RBIs. may register and be placed on an blocked him out. Washington State had not 2. the Eagles, going 8 2/3 Mendocino (6-9, 0-0) available team. Cost is $275 per Josh Akognon led lost a game with so few points The Cougars, who lost team (up to 12 players) or $40 innings and striking out opens Bay Valley per individual before March 2. Washington State (11-14, 4- allowed since losing 37-36 at their previous game 43-41 to three batters. Conference play Thursday Registration forms are available 12) with 11 points. Robbie Washington in 1969-70. California on Thursday, fell to “We wanted him to finish at the City of Ukiah, 411 W. Clay at Los Medanos. St. Call 463-6714 for more infor- Cowgill added 10. Stanford shot 32.6 percent 0-5 in two-point games. mation.
Women’s self defense class at World Gym Women’s self defense will be taught in a one-time class Mar. 4 Ohno stays Golden at Olympics at World Gym Fitness Center from 9:30 a..m.-1 p.m. By PAUL NEWBERRY He led the entire way and didn’t he did was perfect.” The class fee is $5 per person, and pre-registration is required. The Associated Press have to worry about Ahn, who got Ahn and his South Korean team- Registration forms can be piced TURIN, Italy — Apolo Anton caught up behind two Canadians, mates came back to win gold in the up at Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty in Ukiah. Ohno made this another Olympics Francois-Louis Tremblay and Eric 5,000 relay, holding off Canada. For more information or to reg- to remember at the short track. Bedard. Trailing a half-lap behind were the ister call Erika Holzhauer at 462- Ohno looked back once, threw Americans and the Italians, basical- 5400. Space is limited and regis- Leading from start to finish, tration forms must be received by Ohno upset favored South Korean up his arms and let out a scream ly staging their own race for third. Mar. 1. Ahn Hyun-soo to win gold in the when he crossed the line first. He Ohno closed it out for the U.S., 500 meters Saturday. And before jumped into the arms of a U.S. blowing past Nicola Rodigari and Pony & Colt League the final night was done, he skated coach and grabbed an American gliding across the line; it was the Pony & Colt League will hold its’ to his third medal of these Winter flag for the victory lap. fifth Olympic medal of his career. 2006 sign ups Feb. 18 and Feb. Games. “So much emotion, so much The soul-patched American was 25 from 1-3 p.m. at Mendo-Lake With a burst at the end, Ohno passion, everything was moving one of the most feted athletes at the Office Products. Players must be between the passed an Italian skater to grab through my body,” he said. “It’s Salt Lake City Games, where he ages of 13-17 on or before July bronze for the Americans in the crazy.” won a gold and a silver in thrilling 31, 2006. An original county cer- Showing there were no hard races. tified birth certificate is required 5,000 relay. for age verification. So much for being a bust. For feelings from Salt Lake City, Ahn At Turin, Ohno got off to a The cost to sign up is $75 for the second Olympics in a row, came over to shake Ohno’s hand in shaky start, failing to qualify for the first child and $65 for each additional sibling. Ohno is a star. the middle of the rink. the final of the 1,500 and settling For more information, call Chris “I’ve never been a 500 special- Tremblay held on for second for bronze in the 1,000. He was in at 468-3800. ist. I’ve never shined consistently while Ahn passed Bedard to claim danger of falling into the category Sheriff’s Activity in this race,” he said. “To lead from the bronze. The South Korean of high-profile Americans who League offers fitness start to finish doesn’t happen very became the first skater to win three appeared to be falling short of for kids often. For me, it was the perfect individual medals in short track, expectations. race.” but he fell short of three golds after Not anymore. The Sheriff’s Activity League ANG Newspapers After two false starts by other winning the 1,000 and 1,500. Three new medals make him just kids fitness class meets every United States speedskater Apolo Anton skaters, Ohno anticipated the gun “I was waiting for (Ohno) to the fourth U.S. Winter Olympian to Ohno won a gold medal in men’s 500 make a mistake, but he didn’t make See DIGEST, Page A-9 perfectly and broke away from the meter short track speed skating Saturday. line clear of the other four finalists. one,” Tremblay said. “Everything See OHNO, Page A-8 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS MONDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 – A-9
COMMUNITY DIGEST — CONTINUED FROM PAGE A-6 Thursday evening from 5:30-6:30 p.m. City of Ukiah women’s Willits) on Monday and Wednesday A perfect race, a perfect at the Redwood Health Club. softball league nights at 7 p.m. in the aerobic room. The class is co-ed, for ages 7-12. It This program is free and open to the is a positive, high energy class with public. Ages 8 and above are encour- ACE certified fitness trainer Melissa The City of Ukiah Community Johnson of RHC. Service Department would like to aged to participate. Melissa incorporates fun routines announce the beginning of the 2006 For more information, call Body night for Anton Ono and new games to challenge children women’s softball league. League play Works Gym at 459-0594. There is an to get up and move. will be on Tuesday and Wednesday annual $5 insurance/registration fee. You do not have to be a member of nights and is scheduled to begin in By TIM DAHLBERG but that was just a bonus after Saturday it hadn’t been a great RHC to join, and there is a $5 annual early May. Team fees are $450 for the sponsor Boxers wanted AP Sports Columnist the 500 meters. games for Ohno. insurance/administration fee per child. fee and $30 per player, with checks For more information, call SAL TURIN, Italy — It was a It was there that Ohno got a He nearly fell in the 1,500 made payable to the City of Ukiah. Boxing classes are offered by President Mike Tobin at 354-0565. Registration forms are available at look of elation, almost aston- gift to get into the final, got and was eliminated in the the Ukiah Civic Center Annex at 411 Mendocino County Sheriff’s SAL and ishment. the inside position on the start semifinals, and had to settle U.W.A.A. softball meeting West Clay St., and the registration are ongoing at the Redwood Health draw that every skater wants, for bronze in the 1,000 after deadline is April 13. Club for all ages and levels. New Thrill and spill short track for 2006 season Feb. 21 Player fees will be collected from expanded class times for winter 2006 is never this easy. Anton and then got a bit of a lean in being overtaken on the next- team managers at the first game. are: Thursday, 6:45 p.m; Friday, 5 front of the other four racers to-last turn on a brilliant pass A general meeting for the Ukiah Apollo Ohno knows that bet- Space is limited. p.m.; Sunday 5 p.m.; Tuesday 5:30 Women’s Athletic Association 2006 For more information, call 463-6714. ter than most. just as the gun sounded. by South Korea’s Lee Ho-suk. women’s softball season will be held p.m. The men’s 500 final was The rest was simply a mat- Ohno wasn’t the star attrac- Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Wright Stuff Pizza. Anyone interested in joining SAL ter of keeping everyone tion in Turin that he had been All teams and women interested in Ukiah Women's must fill out the necessary paperwork supposed to be roller derby on playing softball this season are wel- 18-Hole Golf Club to become a SAL member and pay $5 ice, a skate-digging, elbow- behind him. for the American team in Salt come. a year, and membership is free to flying, skater-disqualifying 42 “For me it was the perfect Lake City. That distinction For more information contact 972- Local lady golfers are invited to join Redwood Health Club members. race,” he said. belonged to Michelle Kwan 1719. the Ukiah Women’s 18-Hole Golf seconds of mayhem on blades. Club. Golfers hit the links every Minors must have the forms signed by That’s what short track rac- Ohno probably deserved an and Bode Miller. Tuesday. Those interested in joining their parents. Please allow 10 minutes Olympics free of controversy Still, Ohno believed he City of Ukiah men’s the club may call Shirley Dietrick at before class to do this. ing is all about. softball league 485-5540. Call Cris and Pattie at 463-1339 for Finish second and you can and spills after his first games could match what he did in questions. still win, as Ohno did four in Salt Lake City. The soul- Salt Lake or do better. And The City of Ukiah Community Tiny Tigers kinderkarate years ago. Crawl across the patched one was a media dar- Saturday night belonged to Service Department would like to finish line and you might get a ling there, but also a contro- him. announce the beginning of the 2006 Tollow Dojo is hosting the weekly To place an announcement in the versial winner in the 1,500 “The pressures were a little men’s softball league. There is an Tiny Tigers kinder karate course, “Community Sports Digest,” contact silver, just as he did in anoth- information meeting at The Pub in which utilizes proven techniques to The Ukiah Daily Journal Sports er race in Salt Lake City. when the South Korean who bit different,” he said. “At no Ukiah March 16 at 6:30 p.m. League teach martial arts to children 4 to 6 Department by phone at 468-3518. finished first was disqualified. point did I ever think I didn’t play is scheduled to begin in early years old. Saturday evening was May. The class is held Saturdays from You may also mail your listing to 590 merely a stroll to gold. It was If that gold medal was a bit have the ability to make that Team fees are $450 for the sponsor 12:30-1:20 p.m. The first class is free. S. School Street, Ukiah, Calif., 95482, so easy that when Ohno tarnished, this one was podium.” fee and $30 per player, with checks Call 463-1347 or 621-0714 to sign up. e-mail it to [email protected], or squeaky clean. Sometimes it takes more made payable to the City of Ukiah. Tollow Dojo is located at 3001 S. State fax it to us at 468-3544. Because the crossed the finish line he Registration forms are available at St., No. 4. “Community Sports Digest” is a FREE opened his mouth wide, lifted “I was happy before this than ability in short track. The the Ukiah Civic Center Annex at 411 service, no guarantees can be made his arms over his head and medal,” he said. “But to be sport is a lot like NASCAR, West Clay St., and the registration on the frequency of a listing’s appear- deadline is April 13. Willits boxing program exalted in a moment so perfect able to come here and finish it where the biggest cheers are Player fees will be collected from ance in The Daily Journal. To assure he seemed to wonder how it like this is pretty spectacular.” for the wipeouts, especially team managers at the first game. The Sheriff's Youth Activities League your event maximum publicity, please ever could have been. It was hard to tell what was when two or more skaters go Space is limited. "Willits" Boxing Program is currently contact either our classified (468- For more information, call 463-6714. meeting at the Body Works Gym and 3535) or display advertising (468- In a sport that loves dis- more fun for Ohno: winning crashing into the padded Martial Arts Center (1511 Main St. in 3510) departments. qualifications, you half the gold medal or celebrating boards. expected the judges to toss out that win with almost boyish That’s followed by men the entire group for being too glee. bizarrely attired in suits and polite. Ohno may look something skates conferring and looking Bode: ‘I’m not a Figure skaters were sprawl- like a rebel with the slice of at instant replays to see if any- ing all over the place on the hair that runs from his lower one should be disqualified. same ice two nights earlier. lip down his chin, but he’s a That happened in the second No one laid a hand on anyone team player and more all- heat of the night when China’s guy who looks back’ else, much less the ice, in this American than the kid next JiaJun Li was kicked out after final. door. masquerading as a human It was the race Ohno had to He took a victory lap in bowling ball on ice and taking By JIM LITKE caught up with him a quarter- ahead of the Winter Olympics dream about as he spent the front of his flag-waving coun- out two fellow skaters. AP Sports Columnist mile later. must have thought all the years since Salt Lake living in trymen, hugged family mem- If it weren’t for another dis- SESTRIERE, Italy — The He was 0-for-4 at that other skiers in the world were a dorm room and training for a bers and almost leaped into a qualification in Ohno’s heat, sticker on the side of the RV point, and Saturday’s last- auditioning for parts as extras sport so unpredictable that group of family and friends he would not even have quali- read “Go Fast Sports.” chance slalom still loomed. in Miller’s highlight reel. even being the best skater waiting just off the ice. fied for the finals. It’s that “I’m eating,” Bode Miller But Miller vowed he wouldn’t “I wanted an Olympic doesn’t guarantee you’ll get “Just emotion, so much close. said after opening the door. do anything different. And he experience like in ’Miracle.’ on the medals podium. emotion and passion,” Ohno Ohno could be excused if He was holding up a sand- didn’t. But how was it for the And it only got better. said. “Everything was running he’s had enough of the sport wich. “Gimme five minutes.” He continued to revel in the Russians?” Miller said, leav- He finished with two through my body. It was that has consumed his life. An hour earlier, Miller had nightlife in a hamlet with one ing little doubt which role was medals for the evening, three crazy.” He’s 23 now, and there comes skidded off the course in the real saloon and no more dis- thrust on him. “Horrible.” in the Olympics, after he So is short track, a sport a time when you lose the will slalom, the last of his five cotheques. But hardly surprising, I anchored the U.S. team to a where you never know and discipline to live in a events, completing an 0-for- And Miller always occu- countered, considering the third-place finish in the team whether you’ll be in the next cramped dorm in Colorado the-Olympics. And then he pied the front table, making high-paying endorsement deal 5,000. He passed an Italian on race, much less the next Springs, Colo., and train end- kept on skiing, ducking him impossible to miss. he took from Nike and a few the next-to-last lap to do that, Olympics. And coming into lessly. reporters again. “It’s important for me to other sponsors. I had tracked him down live my life honestly,” he said. Miller then countered that after a mile-long trek in ankle- Besides, he added, “I was only he left plenty of money on the deep snow, and good as his out one night before a race.” table, and accepted only those word, Miller came out soon In fact, Miller said he spent deals that let him put his mes- and was his rambling, reveal- Friday night before the slalom sage out unfiltered by the ing, remarkably stubborn self watching “Miracle,” the media. in a half-hour interview. A few movie about a bunch of col- I offered him the same. highlights: lege kids who came together “What would you tell people — “People said, ’Why as the 1980 U.S. Olympic who are going to look at you can’t you stay in for the two hockey team and beat the in these Olympics and see a weeks, three weeks? You’ve Soviet Union’s heavily failure?” got the rest of your life to favored “Big Red Machine” Miller paused. experience the games the way en route to a gold medal. “Where the quality of life everybody else does.’ But I “That’s what the Olympics fits in the priority scale is like the whole package. I are about ... underdogs, about something everybody has to always have.” providing an opportunity for decide for themselves. — “People want athletes to people to do something they Nobody else can tell you what cater to their image of what an didn’t know they were capa- your quality of life is, or athlete should be, but they ble of,” he said. should be.” also want them to fail so they Miller then talked softly, I told him that sounded like can feel like their screwups almost longingly about how an excuse to party. are all right. If I make a prior- U.S. ski teammates Ted “If I wasn’t prepared at the ity shift, I’ll make it because Ligety and Julia Mancuso, start of the races, that would it’s best for me.” both just 21 and largely be something I would look at. — “It does matter that it’s unburdened by expectations, But I guarantee you every ath- the Olympics. I just did it my had risen to the occasion at lete who stood up at the top of way. I’m not a martyr, and I’m these Olympics and won gold. the hill could say, ’Hey, what not a do-gooder. I just want to He was in the same position about that weightlifting work- go out and rock. And man, I four years ago in Salt Lake out you skipped last summer rocked here.” City, when he sneaked in and or whatever?”’ — “The same people who won two silvers. Then he brought up team- recognize I came out with no To recreate that feeling, mate Daron Rahlves. Like medals should recognize I Miller said he went as far as Miller, he was a favorite to could have won three.” purposely slacking off in his medal — although in only two Give Miller this much: training. events as opposed to Miller’s He’s consistent. “For the last eight to 10 five. And like Miller, he never A week ago, after spinning months, I was less prepared made it onto the podium. off the course in the super-G, than the last Olympics. That “Look at what happened to he skied a back route through left me the opportunity to dig Rahlves. He was holed up in the woods rather than answer deep, to go down that other his RV, he’s probably the questions. On Monday, after route, to make more sacrifices fittest guy out here and he finishing sixth in the giant and get back to where I was,” made a point of talking about slalom, he ditched his skis at he said. how important the Olympics the finish line, dodged a But none of it worked. were to him,” Miller said. gauntlet of reporters waiting Miller came here as an over- “And then look — a little bad nearby and ran for the exit whelming overdog, the luck and he’s got nothing to wearing sneakers and using defending overall World Cup show for the whole thing. his ski poles for balance in the championship, the first “Me, it’s been an awesome slush. After spotting him 100 American to hold that title two weeks,” Miller said. “I yards or so, not to mention since 1983. Anybody who saw got to party and socialize at an much lighter footwear, I NBC’s promotional campaign Olympic level.”
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SESTRIERE, Italy — His staying upright on a day when He’s talked about quitting final race at these Olympics many of the world’s top skiers the U.S. Ski Team, about start- cut short by yet another mis- crashed, skied off course or ing his own pro skiing tour, take, Bode Miller stood beside were disqualified. about what he calls silly dop- Make the News a the course, shaking his hands That included Miller, com- ing rules. and wiggling his head in mock bined gold medalist Ted Bill Marolt, president and celebration. Ligety of the United States chief executive officer of the How appropriate. (disqualified on the first run), U.S. Ski and Snowboard A few hours later, at the prerace favorite Giorgio Association, said before Part of Your bottom of the hill, gold medal- Rocca of Italy (fell on the first Saturday’s race he would have ist Benjamin Raich was run), and Kalle Palander of “a heart-to-heart” talk with paraded around on the shoul- Finland (second after the first Miller at the end of this season ders of two teammates after run, DQ’d in the second). regarding his declining per- Austria produced a 1-2-3 “Part of it was the snow formances. sweep in the slalom. was slicker than we expect- The U.S. Ski Team — Children’s Education How appropriate. ed,” said Ligety, undone by a motto: “Best in the World” — Miller and the other section of tightly bunched also will be left to analyze Americans not only failed to gates, “and part of it was where things went wrong in challenge Austria’s Alpine Olympic jitters — guys are its bid for eight medals. skiing supremacy, they didn’t going for it.” The Austrians, meanwhile, even come close. And in a fit- Miller missed a gate in a topped their previous record ting finish to the 10-race section that didn’t appear to of 11 Alpine medals at one schedule, Austrian skiers col- be as tough, and perhaps his Olympics, accomplished at lected more medals in a single flop isn’t all that surprising. Nagano in 1998. day than the entire U.S. Ski Since winning a slalom in Like Raich, Michaela Team did at the Turin Games. Sestriere in December 2004, Dorfmeister won two golds. “We’ve been showing all he’s failed to finish 12 of 15. “Today,” Austrian Alpine season that we can win big And his final Olympics log director Hans Pum said, “was races, and that the guys can looked like this: fifth in the more than a dream.” ski with the best of the downhill, disqualified in the It was a disaster for other Austrians,” U.S. slalom coach combined, didn’t finish the top skiers, right from the start. Mike Morin said. “We handed super-g, tied for sixth in the Rocca, the World Cup it to them today. We gave giant slalom, didn’t finish the slalom leader and the hosts’ them a triple podium, and that slalom. best chance to avoid an Alpine hurts painfully.” Before skiing off the moun- medal shutout for the first The sweep by Raich, silver tain in a bid to avoid reporters, time since 1980, began the medalist Reinfried Herbst and the double silver medalist at opening leg. bronze medalist Rainer Salt Lake City took a moment This was the moment Schoenfelder was just the fifth to look back up at the patch of Rocca was waiting for, work- in 122 Alpine events in snow where things went awry. ing toward, for years: His best Olympic history and the first Miller seemed to be ponder- event, an Olympics on home in a slalom. ing what might have been. soil, red-white-and-green Austria finishes with 14 His words later indicated Italian flags dotting the Alpine medals, the most ever not a shred of regret. stands, dozens of people with- for one country at a Winter “As far as my own person- out tickets watching from a Games. The United States al involvement, I would not hill beyond the entrance to the The Ukiah leaves with two. change anything. I had an race area. Raich matched that all by awesome Olympics. My Just like that — snap! — he himself. Not bad for a man preparation could have cer- was done, midway through his who carried a reputation for tainly been different, but I’m run. faltering under pressure — not a guy who looks back,” His skis crossed, he until becoming “Mr. Miller said from his RV in a tripped, tumbled onto his Consistency” last season by post-race interview with back, feet in the air. He slid finishing all 38 races he Associated Press sports and rolled onto his stomach. DAILY JOURNAL entered. columnist Jim Litke. “I didn’t even have any He won the giant slalom “I just did it my way. I’m time to react,” Rocca said. Monday, then was fastest in not a martyr, and I’m not a do- Ligety said later he heard both runs of the slalom gooder,” he said. “I just want two roars from the crowd: one Saturday for a combined time to go out and rock. And man, I when Rocca set off, one when Your ONLY Local of 1 minute, 43.14 seconds. rocked here.” Rocca fell. Herbst was 0.83 seconds Ever his own man, Miller “I definitely feel for him,” behind, Schoenfelder 1.01. skips pre-race inspections, Ligety said. “He definitely News Source. “It’s a perfect moment for tries revolutionary equipment, had a lot of pressure on him all the Austrian team,” Raich goes out for beers the night here.” THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 – A-9 Billingsley close Reddick has worst game of to The Show the season, Duke keeps rolling The Associated Press Billingsley in particular. VERO BEACH, Fla. — “You know the total num- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Not even from Adam Morrison and win its 37th win. Chad Billingsley, rated the ber of pitchers we have in J.J. Redick’s worst game of the season consecutive home game, the longest Arkansas (19-8, 8-6 Southeastern Dodgers top pitching camp is up around 25 or could derail No. 1 Duke. streak in the nation. Conference) handed the Volunteers (20- prospect, might have to wait a something like that,” Little Redick’s 11 points were enough to set Morrison, the nation’s leading scorer 5, 11-3) their first loss at home this sea- little bit longer to break into said. “We have a list on a wall the ACC career scoring record, but it at 29 points per game, was held to a sea- son, and further bolstered its case for an the rotation after the offseason and I go down that list and it’s was Shelden Williams who took over son-low 11 points, but Gonzaga (24-3, NCAA tournament bid. additions of Brett Tomko and hard to recognize arms that I inside with 23 points and 12 rebounds to 13-0) kept alive its hopes of a second Eric Ferguson added 12 points while Jae Seo. don’t like. It’s going to pre- lead the Blue Devils to a 74-66 win over undefeated West Coast Conference sea- Charles Thomas had 11 and Vincent Billingsley, who went 13-6 sent some problems when Temple on Saturday. son in three years. Hunter had 10 for Arkansas, which out- with a 3.51 ERA and 162 spring training comes to a Already holding the NCAA record for San Diego (16-10, 6-7) led early in rebounded Tennessee 45-24. C.J. strikeouts in 146 innings at close.” career 3-pointers and Duke’s career the second half, but Batista scored 18 Watson led the Vols with 17 points. Double-A Jacksonville last Little is impressed with scoring record, the nine points Redick points after halftime to sink the Toreros’ Lofton added 12 and Smith had 11. year, said he would love to be Billingsley’s stuff and his needed to pass Wake Forest’s Dickie hopes. Ronnie Brewer, who leads the SEC in pitching in the majors but work ethic. Hemric for the Atlantic Coast Nick Lewis scored 13 points and Ross scoring, was held to nine points. that’s not his focus. “It’s real easy to judge a Conference mark seemed like a mere DeRogatis and Nir Cohen had 10 apiece “I just want to keep doing young player by how he han- formality. for San Diego, which had just seven No. 11 Boston College 74, No. what I’ve been doing the past dles success,” Little said. “I Instead, it took much longer than any- field goals in the second half. 15 North Carolina State 72, 2OT few years,” Billingsley said. want to see how he is when he one expected — all the way to the final RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sean “Something’s been going meets a little difficulty and minutes of Duke’s (27-1) 10th straight No. 8 Illinois 71, No. 20 Iowa 59 Marshall’s three-point play early in the right and I’ve been successful. see how he handles that.” win. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Rich second overtime gave Boston College So, I don’t want to get too Billingsley knows the With flashbulbs popping and photog- McBride scored 15 points and Illinois’ the lead for good, handing the Wolfpack caught up in where I’m going acquisitions of Tomko and raphers crammed behind the basket, bench helped send star seniors Dee their first losing streak of the season. to go, I just want to go out Seo, as well as the presence of Redick sank two free throws with 1:28 Brown and James Augustine out of N.C. State had two chances in the there and have fun.” non-roster invitees Aaron left to set the mark. The sold-out crowd Assembly Hall in style. waning seconds, but BC’s Sean Manager Grady Little has Sele, Kurt Ainsworth and repeatedly talked this spring gave him a standing ovation and his The win kept the Illini (23-5, 9-5) in Williams swatted away a 3-pointer by Brian Meadows, means he teammates patted him on the head as he the hunt for its third straight Big Ten title Engin Atsur to ruin the first. Then Atsur about the young arms the will likely start at Triple-A Dodgers have in camp — Las Vegas. went to the huddle for a timeout. and dropped Iowa (20-8, 9-5) out of first lofted an off-balanced air ball right Redick, the nation’s second-leading place for the first time since Jan. 30. before the buzzer. scorer, hadn’t scored fewer than 15 Augustine and Brown were sluggish Marshall finished with 22 points, points in a game this season. He went 3- in their final home game. Augustine got while Craig Smith had 18 points, 14 lead to as many as 22 points. for-10 from the floor and 4-for-6 from into foul trouble early and finished with rebounds and six assists for the Eagles Warriors Notes: San Antonio’s the free-throw line. 12 points and seven rebounds. Brown (22-6, 9-5 Atlantic Coast Conference). Robert Horry missed his fifth With Redick struggling, Duke could scored six points on 2-of-12 shooting Ilian Evtimov led the Wolfpack (21-7, Continued from Page A-8 straight game with a lower not put away the Owls (15-11) until the and had nine assists. 10-5) with 16 points. abdominal strain, while Baron end. Mardy Collins admirably tried to Greg Brunner scored 27 points for the first quarter by outscoring the Davis missed his fifth straight carry the Owls and finished with 26 Hawkeyes. Jeff Horner scored 11 and No. 13 Ohio State 54, Michigan 44 Warriors 9-2. for the Warriors with a right points and nine rebounds. Adam Haluska scored only three, miss- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Terence A layup by Adonal Foyle ankle sprain. ... Fisher, start- ing five of his six shots. Dials had his fifth consecutive double- trimmed the deficit to eight No. 6 George Washington 78, double with 22 points and 11 rebounds points midway through the ing in Davis’ place, has aver- Fordham 67 No. 9 Pittsburgh 81, Providence 68 and Ohio State stayed atop the Big Ten. second, but Duncan and aged 15.8 points in the last NEW YORK (AP) — Maureece Rice PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Gray The Buckeyes (21-4, 10-4), who won Mohammed both scored five games. ... Mohammed’s scored 13 of his 19 points in the final 7 had 17 points and nine rebounds and their third game in a row, hit 16 of 22 inside before Barry connected double-double was his fourth minutes and George Washington extend- reserve guards Antonio Graves and free throws to Michigan’s six of 9. J.J. on his second 3-pointer to of the season. ... Parker got his ed the nation’s longest winning streak to Levance Fields keyed a first-half run to Sullinger added 13 points and eight make it 41-26. third block of the season in 16 games. keep Pittsburgh rolling when Gray went rebounds for Ohio State. San Antonio’s lead grew to the third on a layup attempt by The Colonials (24-1, 14-0 Atlantic to the bench with foul trouble. Ron Coleman scored 13 points, 19 at halftime, as the Warriors 10) played their first game without sec- Pittsburgh (21-4, 10-4 Big East) kept Daniel Horton — who had 39 points shot only 37 percent in the Fisher. ... Golden State is 1-10 ond-leading scorer and rebounder Pops pace in the tight conference race as the against Illinois in his last game — fin- first two periods. on the road in 2006 after win- Mensah-Bonsu, who injured his knee upper-echelon teams jostled for seeding ished with 12 and Courtney Sims had 10 The Spurs, who shot 8-for- ning eight of 15 road games in against La Salle on Wednesday and will for the upcoming Big East tournament. points and 10 rebounds for Michigan 25 in the third, extended their November and December. miss the final two games of the regular Pitt stayed tied for third place with West (18-8, 8-7), which dropped its fourth season. He might be able to play in the Virginia, which beat Louisville on straight road game. Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals, Saturday. for impeding another skater. which begin March 9. The Panthers and Mountaineers will No. 14 West Virginia 68, Battling for the lead, Li and Danilo Pinnock added 17 points and meet Monday at West Virginia. Louisville 64 Ohno Ohno clashed in a turn with eight rebounds and Carl Elliott had 16 Sharaud Curry finished with 24 points MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Continued from Page A-11 two laps to go, nearly sending points for George Washington, which while Geoff McDermott grabbed 14 Kevin Pittsnogle scored 21 points and the American into the tied the school’s record for wins set in rebounds for the Friars (12-13, 5-9). Mike Gansey added 17 as West Virginia win that many in a single padding. 1953-54 and matched in 1997-98. Leading scorer Donnie McGrath was snapped a three-game losing streak. games. He joins long-track Ohno dropped all the way Marcus Stout had 18 points and held to seven points, eight below his sea- The Mountaineers (19-8, 10-4 Big speedskaters Eric Heiden, to last, then made a brilliant Jermaine Anderson added 17 for the son average, on 3-of-9 shooting. 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A-12 – SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 NATION THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Pentagon says Iraq New Fed chief: Keep inflation low By JEANNINE AVERSA taught Econ 101 at 9 a.m., and Former chairman Alan that inflation will eat away at bubbles — such as in stock AP Economics Writer I never got this kind of atten- Greenspan, who retired Jan. their investments and pay- prices, house prices or other training WASHINGTON — Ben dance,” he quipped to a 31, didn’t like that approach, checks. They also can feel asset prices. “I don’t think the Bernanke, in his first public packed auditorium. contending it could crimp the more confident about longer- Fed ought to intentionally try suffering speech as Federal Reserve During the 1960s and Fed’s flexibility. term financial planning. to manage asset prices,” he 1970s, some policy-makers By ROBERT BURNS chairman, laid out a scholarly Bernanke, who took helm Bernanke did not discuss said. case Friday that keeping infla- believed there were trade-offs Feb. 1, has said he would dis- the future course of interest He also said China should AP Military Writer between the goals of keeping WASHINGTON — The tion low and stable tends to cuss this idea with his Fed col- rates in his speech or during a move toward a more flexible foster economic growth and both inflation and unemploy- leagues and wouldn’t rush to brief question-and-answer number of Iraqi army battal- ment low, and that one goal currency policy. U.S. manu- ions judged by their American jobs. implement such a policy. session afterward. This sensibility — now had to come at the expense of facturers contend that China is trainers to be capable of fight- Some lawmakers in For nearly two years, the artificially keeping its curren- ing the insurgency without largely a consensus view — the other. Congress have expressed con- Federal Reserve under “Some influential voices of cy low to gain an unfair trade U.S. help has slipped from marked an evolution in eco- cerns about the adoption of an Greenspan has been boosting the time argued that by advantage. That hurts U.S. one to none since September, nomic thinking, Bernanke inflation target. interest rates to keep the econ- said in remarks at Princeton accepting higher inflation, exports and jobs, manufactur- Pentagon officials said In terms of setting interest omy and inflation on an even Friday. University in New Jersey. policy-makers could bring rates, an inflation target ers say. about a permanently lower keel. That has left a key inter- But the number of Iraqi “Central bankers, econo- wouldn’t make much practical Bernanke said he expects rate of unemployment,” est rate controlled by the Fed battalions capable of leading mists and other knowledge- difference because the Fed’s the personal savings rate, able observers around the Bernanke said. at 4.50 percent, the highest in the battle, with U.S. troops in preferred range of inflation almost five years. which last year dropped to its a support role, has grown by world agree that price stability “Clearly, though, the theory lowest point since the Great that a long-run trade-off exists under Greenspan — which Bernanke’s first meeting to nearly 50 percent. And the contributes importantly to the Depression, to improve gradu- economy’s growth and between inflation and unem- wasn’t publicly announced — examine interest rates is number of battalions actually ally as a slowing housing mar- engaged in combat has employment prospects,” he ployment had sprung a serious was 1 percent to 2 percent, March 27-28. Many econo- increased by 11 percent. said. “But that view did not leak,” he said, citing econom- excluding food and energy mists believe rates will go up ket affects consumers’ will- The U.S. military says its always command the support ic data from the past. prices. That’s the same range again at that time. ingness to spend. short-term goal is to train it does today.” One of the things Bernanke favored by Bernanke. During the question-and- Associated Press Writer more Iraqi units to a level Bernanke spent 17 years would like to see the Fed do is When prices are stable, answer period, Bernanke Geoff Mulvihill in Princeton, where they can lead the fight, teaching economics at numerically spell out accept- businesses, consumers and repeated his belief that the N.J., contributed to this since that allows American Princeton. “You know what? I able bounds for inflation. investors don’t have to worry Fed’s job is not to try to prick report. troops to focus on other tasks besides combat and could reduce U.S. casualties. However, in the longer run, Governors want assurances from the Iraqi military will have to reach a level of full indepen- dence so it can take over the battle against the insurgency president on prescription drug costs and allow the Bush adminis- tration to withdraw American By KEVIN FREKING haven’t saved. So we want He believes Arkansas will the federal government under gets. We’re right in the middle troops from the country even- Associated Press partnerships developed. We’re save money in the long run as the new program won’t be as of a (legislative) session right tually. WASHINGTON — all tied in this together.” a result of the program. high as the expenses they now. This is what we’re When Gen. George Casey, Problems with the new Many members of “I’m not going to defend would have incurred under watching and working on the top U.S. commander in Medicare drug benefit could Congress have demanded the whole program because Medicaid. right now.” Iraq, told the Senate Armed erode states’ finances if they reimbursement for states that there were clearly mistakes Gov. Joe Manchin, the Arizona is out only about Services Committee last have to wait too long to get are paying for drugs on an made. The mistakes were Democratic governor from $2 million, said Gov. Janet September that the number of reimbursed from insurers and emergency basis. unintentional, but they still West Virginia, said states are Napolitano. But she wants to Iraqi battalions capable of the federal government for The administration has had real-life impact,” doing better financially know when the state will get fighting independently of drug costs incurred during the opposed legislative fixes, say- Huckabee said. because of improving that money back. U.S. troops had dropped from program’s troubled start, some ing it can handle the matter “But I also don’t want it to economies, but governors do Some governors said they three to one, the news trig- governors say. more quickly. It says private get lost that more people are have budget concerns about weren’t that concerned about gered an uproar among The pledge that states plans will reimburse states for getting prescription drugs than the drug benefit. He said he getting reimbursed for step- Democrats arguing for an would be reimbursed is one of costs that the insurers were ever before, and they’re really expects several governors to ping in during the program’s early exit from Iraq. the main issues governors supposed to cover. Also, the getting them at a better price share those concerns with early weeks. Gov. Phil The size of an Iraqi battal- plan to raise with the president federal government will cover than they’ve ever had them Leavitt. Bredesen, D-Tenn., said his ion varies according to its and his Cabinet at a White administrative costs, plus the before,” he said. “The net Manchin did not have an state didn’t need to help out type but it usually numbers House meeting Monday. difference between what result is a plus, not a nega- estimate for how much West because problems were rare in several hundred. Under the prescription pro- states paid for the drugs and tive.” Virginia has unexpectedly had his state. Under the program, In a new report to Congress gram, the federal government the payments they get from Federal officials also pro- to pay in the program’s first about 42 million older people assessing the Iraq situation, is relieving states of the cost private plans. ject that states will come out months. and the disabled are eligible to the Pentagon also asserted of buying medicine for poor “We’re going to ensure that ahead once they’re reim- “We have a heck of a cost enroll in a private plan Friday that the insurgency is elderly people and the dis- you’re reimbursed by the bursed. They say the monthly to bear here,” Manchin said. designed to subsidize pre- losing strength, becoming less abled under Medicaid. In plans for the money that you payments that states make to “It’s affecting all of our bud- scription costs. effective in its attacks, and exchange, states will make have paid on their behalf, and failing to undermine the monthly payments to any administrative costs that development of an Iraqi Washington to help cover the you may have put forward,” democracy. cost of the benefit. Health and Human Services The report was written last Many states were upset Secretary Mike Leavitt told week, before the bombing of they had to make this payment the governors on Saturday. a Shiite shrine and a wave of at all; some are suing to stop Leavitt did not discuss the deadly reprisal attacks. It is it. On top of that expense, timing of that reimbursement, the third in a series of reports states have bought medicine and most of his speech to the that Congress requires from for hundreds of thousands of governors focused on the need Clip Your the Pentagon every three poor people who were not to prepare for a potential flu months. switched over correctly when pandemic. The Pentagon report the Medicare program began The drug bill for some claimed important successes Jan. 1. These people might states could be substantial. against the insurgency and have gone without their medi- California said it will seek said the term “insurgency” is cines without the states’ help. reimbursement for $150 mil- not necessarily appropriate The federal government lion. New York has paid an any more because the synergy Way To cannot have it both ways, ask- estimated $115 million to help that once existed among vari- ing states to make their regu- older people get medicine. ous rebel elements “is break- lar payment and also cover the Some states, however, are not ing apart.” cost of the early glitches, said seeking a penny because they The report asserted that the Maine Gov. John Baldacci, a had little extra expense. insurgents have alienated Democrat. So far, Maine has Gov. Mike Huckabee, R- most ordinary Iraqis. paid for 115,000 prescriptions Ark., and the association’s “Terrorist attacks have that were supposed to be cov- chairman, said he gets the Savings! failed to create and spread ered through the program. sense the drug program is sectarian conflict,” it said. “We’ve put out $5.9 mil- working more smoothly, The report provided a lion, and for a small state like though Arkansas had spent $6 detailed description of Maine, that’s a lot,” Baldacci million on an emergency progress in training the full said in an interview while basis. range of Iraqi security forces, attending the National “We were one of the states but it did not mention how that had some real hiccups in Advertisers Governors Association’s win- many army battalions are ter meeting. “We can’t be the first weeks,” Huckabee rated “Level 1” — those expected to pay back what we said. judged to be fully indepen- dent. 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Europe, the formal dances came Presently he is instructing in over to the states with the the cha cha, salsa, country, Pilgrims, along with cultural swing and nite club two step. dances like the waltz and polka. The class is frankly a blast. Fifty As more people moved west, plus people in a room -- all ages, the dances became more active all interacting and moving down and a little bit looser such as folk the line to change partners. dancing, square dancing, and Community chatter Eddie is easy to learn from the barn dance. and so personable, I can’t imag- Then the east coast sort of By Kathy Davidson ine anyone not just wanting to tightened up a bit and became be around him and his smile very formal in the early 1900s dance floor. which comes very easily to this until the tension was too much I It has pretty much been that young man. guess, so everyone went a little way ever since. So much so, that I was very impressed to hear wild during what is called the many 20 year olds have never that he has started Mad Hot Roaring ‘20s. The Charleston slow danced or danced with a Junior Ballroom Dancing on was very popular as well as partner where real touching and Wednesday nights at his studio other fast contact dances. contact was involved. That is on Main Street for kids from 5th During World War II, social why so many betrothed couples grade to 12th. This class is dancing hit its peak. The Big take dance lessons before the taught in certain age groups, and Jobs Daughters held their 149th Installation of Officers on Dec. 4, 2005. Bands were here and names like wedding so they can look good students must come dressed Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, in the Wedding Dance with their properly. This is, after all, social. Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, new mate and Dad. No sneakers or ball caps! For Duke Ellington, Les Brown and Today, the social dancing the guys -- a nice pair of pants, others made social dancing an trend is starting to come back shirt and tie, and for the girls, Ukiah Jobs Daughters holds art. full circle. There is thankfully a skirts or dresses and gloves. These Big Bands offered resurgence of contact dancing At first the kids are reluctant “band singers” -- I think you hitting the country. Ballroom to touch someone of the oppo- 149th installation of officers may have heard of some of dancing is a big competitive site sex (you remember them: Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, “sport,” and dance studios that cooties?) only to find out how The Daily Journal Melissa Cuellar, be held in March 4 at the Ella Fitzgerald for starters. teach salsa, two step and ball- much fun it really is and then The 149th Installation Jamierose Shoemaker, Masonic Lodge to cele- They played romantic tunes, room dancing are sprouting up really get into it just like grand- of Officers was held on Allyson Shoemaker. A brate her one-year term in and also played the fast ones, all over the nation. pa used to. And they come. Dec. 4, 2005. The new reception followed the office. birthing the Jitter Bug, now lov- We are very lucky to have in They pay to be taught, and officers of the term are installation and the guests Jobs Daughters is an ingly called Swing. Everyone our own town, a world champi- enjoy every minute. Don’t you Kaylin Levell as Honored enjoyed dancing to music organization for young waited for the weekend to go on dancer, Eddie Vedolla. Eddie just love it? Queen, Nicole Erickson by a DJ. women between the ages dancing, and always to live started dancing at age 7 and The best part is that they as Senior Princess, Amanda Hughes, of 10 to 20 that promotes music. achieved this world class dis- learn socialization, manners, eti- Miranda Lampson as Grand Bethel Chaplain, is self-improvement and In 1953, rock and roll offi- tinction at age 17. quette and how to hold a partner Junior Princess, Samantha our representative from community involvement. cially made its debut with a hit Eddie comes by his skill nat- correctly and move them across Doster as Guide. Other Ukiah for the State of They currently are raising called “Rock Around the Clock” urally. He began touring all over a floor. They learn how to lead Officer installed were California International funds for future activities by Bill Haley & the Comets and the world with his mother and and they learn how to follow. So Patti Hendricks, Amanda Order of Jobs Daughters. by selling frozen, cookie kids danced “The Bop,” which father at a young age, who com- simple. So basic. Hughes, Heather Brazil, Amanda’s reception will dough, pies and pizza’s. was a modified jitterbug with a peted in country dance. Eddie The next Junior session (10 little twist of the toes to make it watched and learned. After a stand-out dance. The Twist competing in his teens, he won See CHATTER, Page B-3 followed, hitting the country his World championship in like a tornado, Elvis was King, country dance, and a World and contact dancing was still Swing Championship at age 19. alive and well. He attended college to study at In the ‘70s, John Travolta Long Beach State, known for its changed all that with the classic great dance and music pro- film, “Saturday Night Fever.” grams. That is where he really Although he was a contact got into ballroom dancing. dancer in the special dance com- When he started teaching at petitions, the music itself began the college it was like a fever hit One Sweet Deal. to create a separation between the town. Couples, singles, chil- partners and by the ‘80s you dren, teens and adults wanted to could get out and dance by learn how to dance. In his Ukiah 2 Months Access Free for You & Whoever! yourself, because you rarely studio, and in Lakeport and touched another person on the Santa Rosa, he teaches in
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A meeting for the Still Exhibit sections lescents, ADD sufferers, couples, corporate management (home arts, baking, preserving, fine arts, photography, crafts, volunteers are sought to help out groups, health care providers, as well as most individuals bene- floriculture and horticulture) will take place Monday at 6 p.m. This year’s annual Read Across America day is March 2, the fit from the process. in the Fair office Board Room. birthday of Dr. Seuss, beloved children’s author. Sponsored by Blumenfeld, CHT is a wellness counselor with more than 20 For more information, contact the Fair entry supervisor at National Education Association and California Teachers years experience, a clinical hypnotherapist and a certified 462-3884. Everyone is invited to enter their best work in the Association, this is a unique opportunity for individuals to con- speaking circles facilitator. She recorded the best-selling CD, 2006 Redwood Empire Fair, celebrating its 70th birthday Aug. nect with children and support local schools. Love of reading is “Journey into Deep Relaxation.” 10 through 13 in Ukiah. the only qualification necessary. Preregistration is required for all Circles. Space is limited. Terri Nicholson, this year’s Ukiah Teachers Association con- Fees include an individual videotape. For more information or tact person for this event, encourages interested parties to call to reserve a space, contact Doreen Blumenfeld, 459-8688, or UHS parents are invited to meeting local schools and volunteer. Read a favorite book, or the school email [email protected]. for Senior Scram this Monday can provide books from which volunteers can can choose to The next meeting for Senior Scram (sober graduation party) read. NAMI to hold 12-week course on coping will be on Monday at 7 p.m. in the school library. The senior English and Spanish readers are welcome. with depressed family members parents sponsor this all night event, which will be held on June For more information, contact Nicholson at 463-5249, Oak 17, the night of their graduation. With all of your help we can Manor School. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Ukiah will make this a fun and safe celebration and to do that we need your Partners supporting this event are: California Professional sponsor a free, comprehensive 12-week course designed specif- help. If you would like to help but are unable to come please Firefighters, Dairy Council of California, Dodgers Dream ically for families of people with major depression, deplore dis- call 485-5525. Foundation, Barnes and Noble, CA Library Association, CA order, schizophrenia, panic disorder, or obsessive compulsive School Library Association, Hilton LAX, Los Angeles Times, disorder. The class is structured to help family members better Northland Publishing, Scholastic and Steve Gray, Illustrator. understand and support their ill relative while maintaining their Ukiah Area Republican Women to hold own well being. The class will be held one evening a weeks meeting Tuesday at Ukiah Garden Cafe from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 462-0490. Human Rights Commission to hold The Ukiah Area Republican Women will hold their monthly second organizational meeting March 11 Benefit dinner dance for Lorraine luncheon meeting this Tuesday at noon at the Ukiah Garden Cafe. This month’s speaker will be Jone Lemos AAL who is According to event information, there was great enthusiasm Kenny to take place tonight running for Superior Court Judge. All are welcome. For more and an energy-filled the room during the first Human Rights information, call 462-6229 or 468 8624. organizational meeting. Forty people shared their experiences A special benefit for Lorraine Kenny, who lost her mobile and ideas for creating a safer and more accepting community. home, will be held this Sunday as a dinner and dance for a dona- The second organizational meeting will take place on tion of $10 from 1 to 5 p.m. It will take place at the Ukiah City of Ukiah to hold meeting for stake Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Health Moose Lodge at 1282 S. State St. in Ukiah. Music will be holders of Anton Stadium building, Conference Room 1, 1120 S. Dora St., Ukiah. Bring a donated by the Blue Sky Band. The event is offered to members bag lunch. and authorized guests. The City of Ukiah Community Service Department would The meeting will be facilitated by Ernie Jones who helped like to announce a meeting for the stake holders of Anton create the Human Rights Commission in Sonoma County. The Dads Day Out with the Kids to be held Stadium. The meeting will address improvement plans and group will share examples from other counties on the formation today, sponsored by local Subways funding issues with regards to the State grant that the City of of their commissions. Ukiah was recently awarded. The meeting will be held on They need you to come and bring your ideas, concerns and The Fatherhood Coalition of Ukiah along with good folks at Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Civic Center Annex, 411 W. energy. For more information, call Delynne at 463-2223. Subway (owner Robert Olivera) and Skate City (owners Mr. Clay St. and Mrs. Doug Adams) are sponsoring a Dads Day Out with the Kids, this Sunday. Any dad is invited to have a fun time with MCMLK invites public to submit their children by treating them to lunch at any of the three Potter Valley Garden Club to hold nominations for ‘Citizenship Award’ Subway Stores (from noon to 3 p.m.) and/or fun at Skate City monthly meeting this Wednesday (from 1 to 3:30 p.m.). Dads only need to bring the necessary Mendocino County Martin Luther King Jr. Organization coupon (available at all three Subway Stores and Holes in the On Wednesday March 1 the Potter Valley Garden Club will invites the public to submit their nominations for the 2006 Wall 705 N. State St.) and purchase a meal at Subway thus meet at the home of Linda Stewart at 12552 Power House Road Mendocino County Martin Luther King, Jr. “Citizenship allowing the children to eat free of charge. The same is true at at 1:30 p.m. Linda is hostess for this month in place of Lillian Award.” The award is presented each year to an individual in Skate City; dads only need to bring the coupon and buy their Kimmel. Mendocino County who is working toward the struggle for own ticket to skate and the The program “Worms in Your Garden” will be presented by peace, justice and equality for all in Mendocino County. The Fatherhood Coalition exists to help dads in any practical Victoria Philip of Lake County Worm Farm. Worms are often Preference is given to the unsung hero. way to be good dads. Any dad/or person who wishes to be a part partners in our gardens and many gardeners will find this an To nominate an individual the following information is need- of this great organization are invited to attend the monthly important and fascinating topic, says club information. ed: Nominees names address and phone number, their vocation/ meeting held the third Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 Co-hostesses for the day are Patty Harris and Margaret Rau. occupation, nominator’s names address and phone number and p.m., at the Ukiah Community Center Conference Room. For more information, call President Peggy Clinton 743-1875 the reason for the nomination. Mail all nominations to McMLK Interested dads/persons please contact Tom Buske at 468-8409 or Linda Stewart 743-1844. P.O. Box 1004, Ukiah, CA 95482. Deadline is Friday, April 28. for more information. The MLK citizenship selection committee (through a Liberty Bell Lunch to take place process) will select a recipient for the award. The citizenship Input Sought on Redwood Empire Fair selection committee members are: Lynda McClure, Herman Wednesday at the Norm Island Building Meadows, K.C. Meadows and Paul Taylor. competition for its 70th year The monthly Liberty Bell lunch will be served on March 1, at The recipient of the 2006 MLK citizenship award will be the For many people opening the new Redwood Empire Fair the Norm Island building located at 1200 Hastings Rd. Come 9th person to receive the award. The recipient will be honored Entry Guide each year is like getting the new seed and garden and enjoy the good food, warm friendships and the joy of help- at the 4th annual Mendocino County Multicultural Diversity catalogs each winter. Dreams of blue ribbons dance in their ing the Emblem Club’s scholarships and donations to local char- Dinner event to be held on Saturday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. in heads as they scour the book, front to back, and plan all the ities. We serve from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $5. Ukiah. The recipient’s name will be added to the MLK citizen- ship award plaque, which is displayed at the City of Ukiah Civic Center in the foyer. All nominees for 2006 will be acknowledged at the dinner event. The MLK citizenship award project and the multi-cultural diversity dinner event are two of the many activities provided to Three great phones. One tough choice. the public by McMLK and friends. McMLK and friends pro- vides these public activities in an effort to achieve McMLK’s mission to “move beyond tolerance” and to obtain McMLK’s goal to “enhance the innate spirit of human kindness” through events and projects. Those interested in the selection process may make inquires via McMLK P.O. 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Lisa Gerdes and Brandon McGarr McGarr-Gerdes Brandon McGarr and Lisa Gerdes have announced their engagement to marry on March 19, 2006, in Ukiah. The bride-to-be- is the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Gerdes of Chico. She graduated from Hearthstone Charter High Peggy and David Tripp School in Chico in 2000. The future groom is the son of Kevin McGarr and Cathy Tripp Zynda of Ukiah. He graduated from Ukiah High School in Peggy A. Tripp and David Tripp exchanged vows on 2004. Jan. 27, 2006. The bride is that daughter of Patricia and Norman Dick-Pindell Rougeau of Laytonville. She graduated from Sanhedrin Daysha Dick and Zachary Pindell have announced their High School in Willits, and Mendocino College. She is engagement to marry, April 22, 2006, at the Ridge Tahoe currently employed at Mountain View Retirement and Resort. Assisted Living Facility. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Audrey Capps and Darwin The groom is the son of the late Doris and David F. Dick of Ukiah. The 2002 graduate of Ukiah High School, is a Tripp. He graduated from Lower Lake High School, and is full time driver at UPS of Ukiah. currently employed with Ukiah Valley Medical Center. The furture groom to be is the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Jones of Kelseyville and Mr. and Mrs. James Pindell of Etna, CA. The Daysha Dick and Zachary Pindell BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT THEY MAKE UKIAH CLICK! Look for these advertisers 24 hours a day on ukiahdailyjournal.com
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132-06 108-06 106-06 HELP HELP HELP HELP 2-26/06 2-19,26,3-1/06 2-19,26,3-1/06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2-HVAC POSITIONS Banking BENBOW INN & BOOKKEEPER/ Commission of the City of Ukiah, California will hold NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kelseyville Kelseyville Unified School District will receive prior Immediate openings! The Savings Bank BENBOW RV SECRETARY public hearings regarding: Unified School District will receive prior to Tuesday, to Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., sealed EXPERIENCED of Mendocino & GOLF RESORT Experience required. A. Major Use Permit No. 05-03, as submitted by Brian March 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., sealed bids for the bids for the award of a contract for furnishing of all HVAC INSTALLER, County is seeking The Benbow Inn and AR, AP, GL, Inv, PR, J. F.Manning, for Celso Ceja, to allow the development min 5yrs. exp. Benbow Valley RV Resort QuickBooks. Answer of primary and secondary residences along with the award of a contract for labor, materials, transportation and services applications for a full- required to install approximately 1784 sq. ft. of HVAC HELPER time Human & Golf Course, Southern phones and take associated access driveways and landscaping on a furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation and some exp. helpful. Humboldt's only Four- orders. Full time. 12.02 acre parcel located in the City of Ukiah’s western linoleum at various school sites. Bids will be Resources Clerk. services required to paint the exterior of Kelseyville Residential & light Diamond Properties, will Wage negotiable. hillside area. The Use Permit is required to allow the received at the General duties Elementary School and the interior of two kitchens. commercial. Wages be accepting applications Call 463-1343 or FAX construction of both residences in the western Kelseyville Unified School District Office, located at include data entry hillside area; to allow a second dwelling that exceeds Bids will be received at the Kelseyville Unified 4410 Konocti Road, Kelseyville, CA, phone 707- DOE, med. benefits, pd and records on resume to 4631380. vacation, retirement. Friday March 3rd & 10th a maximum size of 750 square feet; to allow a second School District Office, located at 4410 Konocti 279-1511. Said bids shall be opened and publicly management in CLASSIFIED dwelling that exceeds a maximum height of 18 feet; Must have a clean and Saturday March 4th Road, Kelseyville, CA, phone 707-279-1511. Said read at the time and date set forth above. payroll, time and CLERK to allow a chimney on the primary dwelling that exceeds Bid packets with the specifications are available driving record. attendance, & 11th from 10am to bids shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the Full-time, M-F, 8-5. a maximum height of 20 feet; and to allow a chimney and open to the public for inspection at the District Submit resume to insurance and other 2pm. time and date set forth above. Strong typing, spelling on the secondary dwelling that exceeds a maximum Office. A mandatory job conference will be held on Redwood department All Applicants must be and customer services height of 18 feet. The Planning Commission will also Bid packets with the specifications are available Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. beginning Heating-Cooling production systems. able to multi-task and love consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration that applies skills. Sales background and open to the public for inspection at the District at Mt. Vista 775 E. Gobbi St. Prior working with people. If you to the proposed development project.The subject property helpful. Benefits Office. A mandatory job conference will be held on Middle School, 5081 Konocti Road, Ukiah, CA 95482 experience in data can laugh, smile and is located at 350 Janix Drive (APN 001-040-72; zoned package available, Kelseyville, CA. 707-462-8630 fax entry required. are looking for a fun R-1/H (Single Family Residential/Hillside Combining). Thursday March 2, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the including paid vacation, No calls please! Previous experience place to work then this is B. Amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance that Kelseyville Elementary School, 5065 Konocti Road, for you! Come and be health insurance, 401K are directed by the Housing Element of the Ukiah General HELP Admin. Asst. F/T. in human resources, Kelseyville, CA. apart of our 80th yearlong and more. Plan, which calls for said revisions in order to facilitate 20 PERSONALS 120 WANTED $17-$20/hr DOE. in-house payroll, time celebration. Year Round Pick up application at residential housing construction on vacant and Lost your number. dntwn Ukiah. Mac user and attendance 117-06 $8- $10.75 hr. Positions available: The Ukiah Daily underutilized land within the City limits. These Family looking for with college degree and/or report writing 2-22,26/06 MORNING, EVE. & *Activities Director Journal, 590 S. State amendments serve to integrate smart growth, mixed extra income. Please NIGHT SHIFTS pref. Open til filled. desirable. Must be use, infill and live-work development planning *Restaurant Servers St., Ukiah or email NOTICE OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL call back! 468-1230 No exp. Pd. training minformatics.com detail principles into the Zoning Ordinance. *Restaurant resume to Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for provided. Cooking, ADMINISTRATIVE oriented & have the These hearings will be held on Wednesday, March Assistants [email protected] with LOVELY LASS ASSISTANT ability to multi-task 8, 2006, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, proposals from qualified contractors to provide cleaning, driving & *Grounds keeping minimum salary 50-70 seeks needed for fast paced on daily basis. in the Council Chambers of the Ukiah Civic Center, Equipment Refurbishment at the Lake providing living skills *Bellman requirement. No phone real estate Exceptional 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. lucky lad for assist. to adults w/ *Dishwashers calls please. Mendocino Hydroelectric Power Plant, as per office. A strong interpersonal skills Please pass this notice on to your neighbors, friends, companionship. developmental *Cooks Must pass pre- the “Request for Proposal City of Ukiah Public knowledge of required. Ability to or other interested parties.You are encouraged to discuss disabilities. Will *Front Desk employment drug test Healdsburg computers and maintain these projects with, and express any view you may Utilities Department, Electric Division Lake consider resp. Hi. Schl. Supervisor and background check. have, or request additional information from Associate PO 792, 95448 computer graphics a confidentiality at all Mendocino Hydroelectric Power Plant Sr. 485-0165, 468-0602 *Housekeeping Planner Sandra Liston at the City Planning Department must. Need good times. Apply at CNA’s F/T, P/T, days Equipment Refurbishment” document, will be Savings Bank of Supervisor at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, during regular PASSPORT PROGRAM com/org. Need reliable & PM’s. Great working office hours. received at the office of the City Clerk, Ukiah Civic Mendocino County, *Front Desk Clerks SECRETARY - transportation. Salary cond. s/CHARLEY STUMP/PLANNING DIRECTOR PHOTOS 200 N. School St., *Housekeepers Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482 DOE. Full time. Apply in person Creative Workshop ROP Ukiah, CA 95482. APPLY IN PERSON AT until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Send resume’s to Deadline to apply: Valley View Skilled 099-06 759 S. State 468-0251 FT (8 hrs/5 days THE BENBOW INN Realty World Selzer, Friday, March 10, 2006 Nursing Center, 2-26,3-5/06 which time, or as soon thereafter as possible, they wk/12 mos). $13.07 - LOBBY; TAKE THE 350 E. Gobbi Street, at 4:00 p.m. EEO/AA 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah NOTICE INVITING BIDS LOST & $16.68/hr. BENBOW EXIT OFF will be publicly opened and read, The “Request for Ukiah,CA 95482 or m/f/v/d Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received FOUND Provide secretarial and HIGHWAY 101 Counter & Laundry Proposal City of Ukiah Public Utilities 30 email them to by the Purchasing Agent of the County of Mendocino, administrative support position now open. FOUND on 2/14 [email protected] COURT BIAGI BROS. is State of California, until the hour of 3:30 p.m. of the Department, Electric Division Lake Mendocino to the ROP department. Apply @ a very friendly large NO PHONE CALLS accepting applications 17th day of March 2006, at which time they will be Hydroelectric Power Plant Equipment HS ATTENDANT Norge Cleaners black cat with short PLEASE for SHORT LINE publicly opened and read aloud in the office of the Refurbishment” document is availble from the City diplomas coursework Mendocino County COUNTER SALES hair and a white star CLASS ‘A’ DRIVERS. 2 Purchasing Agent of the County of Mendocino, at 841 and minimum 3 years California Mentor is Superior Court – Ukiah Valley Lumber Clerks’s office (707) 463-6217 or by contacting yrs. exp. req’d. Clean Low Gap Road, Ukiah, California for the: on his chest. experience required. seeking some very special $2194-$2665/Mo, is looking for a DMV. Paid Weekly. FURNISHING, PLACING, MAINTAINING AND Elizabeth Kirkley at (707) 463-6298. No proposal Can be seen at Mendocino Plus benefits. Under motivated person individuals who can Excellent Benefits. SERVICING OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE will be considred unless it is in accordance with the Mendocino County County Office of regular supervision for lumber sales. provide live-in services for Call (800) 593-5531 MATERIAL CONTAINERS AND TRAILERS AT THE requirements in the Request for Proposal Animal Control Education provides courtroom Retail exp., math & an adult with a ext. 29 details. SOUTH COAST SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS Plant Road For an application support by performing computer skills are document. developmental disability. IN MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Cage #1. packet call limited security- BLUE JEAN JOB a plus. Applicants are /s/ Marie Ulvila, City Clerk We will provide all of your Plans, forms of proposal, agreement and agreement Call 463-4427 to claim 707-467-5012 or related/clerical/facility/ Play in Vegas. Hang in subject to pre- training; offer continuous equipment duties & employment drug documents may be seen or obtained at the office of 107-06 or adopt. email [email protected] L.A. Jet to N.Y. provides assistance to screen. Pick up the Purchasing Agent, 841 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, 2-19,26,3-1/06 DEADLINE: 3/3/06 support, and pay a If you are energetic, FOUND: Court officials, application at California 95482, Telephone (707) 463-4291, and may NOTICE INVITING BIDS generous monthly tax-free fun & looking for a Fancy show pigeon in 15yr.old Blind/DF girl Attorneys & the 901 S. State St. also be seen at the office of the County of Mendocino NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kelseyville stipend. We ask that you great career, give us a Department of Transportation Solid Waste Division, w/env. allergies nds assist. public. Requires Unified School District will receive prior to Ukiah. Call to ID. have an extra bedroom in call. Training, travel & DIETARY 340 Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, California, 6 hrs dy. Bkgr. clr. req. 485- HS/GED & 2 yrs of Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., sealed 462-5234 your home and room in hotel expenses MANAGER Telephone (707) 467-2552. 6217. Res fax 485-6218 customer service in a bids for the award of a contract for paid. Start today. Must have completed Bid proposals and specifications may be acquired upon FOUND: CAT your heart for one more. legal, law furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation and ATTORNEY Return transportation dietary manager request to the County Purchasing Agent. Friendly longhaired We are looking for an enforcement or services required to install approximately 42,000 Criminal Defense guaranteed. course & have No bidder shall withdraw his bid for thirty (30) days Tabby/Persian mix in individual or family in courtroom sq. ft. of carpeting at various school sites. Bids will Firm seeks associate Call 1-800-224-7815. ServSafe certification. after the opening of bids. Talmage. setting. Filing Date: be received at the Kelseyville Unified School the Mendocino area who Must be at least 18. Exp. in skilled nursing The County of Mendocino reserves the right to reject for contract work in March 15, 2006. District Office, located at 4410 Konocti Road, Can be seen at has a quiet home and life facility. any and all bids or to waive any defects or irregularity Ukiah; 10 to 20 hours Apply to: Superior Bookkeeper FT/PT Kelseyville, CA, phone 707-279-1511. Said bids Animal Control style and who has Apply Mon-Fri. 9-4 at in bidding." per week; $65 per Court Human A-R, A-P, Quickbooks, Fax shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the time cage 57. experience or an interest Valley View Skilled Paul Cayler, hour. Three + years Resources, 100 North resume 468-9707 Sal and date set forth above. 463-4427 Nursing Center, Deputy Director of Transportation - minimum F/T Fel/Misd in working with an State Street, Room DOE 1162 S.Dora, Ukiah Bid packets with the specifications are available to claim or adopt. Solid Waste criminal individual with a sensory 303, Ukiah, CA and open to the public for inspection at the District Driver to deliver Auto EXP. MECHANIC with Mendocino County Department of Missing since 2/21 defense experience impairment. If you think 95482, (707) Office. A mandatory job conference will be held on Weekly Magazine . Ft. tools. Elect./ Hyd/weld. Transportation Australian parrot. Not a this is the opportunity for 463-4285 or (707) Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. beginning at required. Fax Bragg-Gualala. Benefits, training. Solid Waste Division 467-2544 (recorded Mt. Vista Middle School, 5081 Konocti Road, seed eater. “Petri” resume/letter to you, please call California Independent contract. Lampson Tractor 463- 707 467 2552 job line). AA/EOE Kelseyville, CA. 391-4904 (707) 571-5521 Mentor @ 442-4500 800-540-2916 1210 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 -B-5
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RESPIRATORY $18.41/hr plus $1100 THERAPY annual confidential OPEN HOMES SUPERVISOR stipend & benefits. FT, exp & Perform a variety of license req. complex & RADIOLOGY TECH confidentail clerical & OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 11:30am-1:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 12:00pm-2:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:30pm-2:30pm FT, exp & admin. secretarial 537 Kennwood license req. 4168 Richey Rd., Ukiah 1380 Burgundy Drive tasks. HR exp Direction: Washington to L on Dora to R on Doolan Drive Direction: Lake Mendocino Dr. to Eastside Calpella Rd. to Richey Rd. Directions: Low Gap Road to Despina Drive to Tokay Avenue to Burgundy Drive HowardHospital.com desirable. Min qual: or 456-3015 type 45 wpm, AA deg. pref. & min 4 yrs exp. req. or Legal advance education Secretary may be subsituted Mendocino County Mendocino County Office of Education Hostess: Kathy Pomilia Immaculate Nottingham home located in the Riverwood Estates Your Host: John Bogner District Attorney’s For app. pkt visit Subdivision. One of the largest lots at 8440 sq. ft. insures backyard pri- Spacious 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths near grammar school and High School. Office in Fort Bragg. www.mcoe.us/jobs or vacy and mountain views. Home features 2265 sq. ft. of living space, 4 Approx 1952 Sq. Ft. house with a separate office. This Mediterranean bedrooms, 3 baths, formal living & dining room with cathedral ceiling. Style home was well designed for entertaining. Large Family room with $2574-$3128/Mo. Req call 707-467-5012 Upgraded maple cabinetry, tile countertops and flooring, lighting and car- Hostess: Pat Peaslee wood stove, large tile kitchen with breakfast bar. Formal dining room and DEADLINE: 3/14/06 pet are a few of the many upgrades featured in this home. Minutes to Price Reduced! New 1550 sq. ft. home on 3/4 of an acre, 3 bed., 2 ba., formal living room. Summer will be more fun than ever around the spar- HS Grad and 2 yrs Lake Mendocino. $635,000 double car garage. Beautiful Western Views from patio. $553,000 R-5 kling pool. There is also a warm and relaxing spa for year round pleas- exp or 1yr as trainee ure. Offered at $494,500 with the Human Resources county. Apply by Medical Credentialing 463-2570 462-1600 320 So. State St., Ukiah Selzer Realty • 467-3620 03/09/06 to: HR Dept, HR Dept.Support. 579 Low Gap Rd, Must have excellent Ukiah, CA clerical, computer & customer service. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:30pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:30pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:30pm-3:30pm 95482, (707) 1014 West Perkins Street 463-4261, w/TDD $13-17 DOE,benefits. 833 North Bush Street 1461 Madrone Direction: Washington to L on Dora to R on Doolan Drive Direction: Washington to L on Dora to R on Doolan Drive Directions: North State Street to West Perkins Street (800)735-2929. Fax: 468-0793 [email protected] www.co.mendocino.ca .us/hr EOE
It’s a new year with new Hosted by Lacy Lucchetti Hosted by Peter Smith opportunities and Edge Wireless is Beautiful westside home in move condition. Located close to downtown Truly a special place. Here you will find a sprawling 1950’s ranch style Ukiah and several schools. This 3 bedroom/ 1 bath home features new home which sits on a large beautiful lot. This 3bed/2bath home features where you need to be! dual pane windows, upgraded electrical system, fresh paint inside and new laminate flooring, dual pane windows,living room with gas fire- Your Hostess: Joan Dooley out, remodeled bathrooms, new kitchen countertops and fixtures. Enjoy place,sunken in family room with fireplace and a detached garage/shop. Spacious 3 bd., 2 ba. located on Ukiah’s Westside with a huge finished outside living in large private backyard. Must See! $412,000 Enjoy outside living in a private park-like setting amongst many mature basement, large kitchen for the cook, jetted tub in the master bedroom, trees and a fish pond. Must See! $535,000 large closets throughout and even has a barn! Property runs all the way Account through to Standley Street. $609,900 Executive/Outside Sales Prospect and develop new consumer Selzer Realty • 467-3659 accounts in the B2B environment 462-1600 462-1600 through various networking tech- niques. This position needs your OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 11:00am-1:00pm B2B sales experience! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:00pm-3:00pm 270 Freitas avenue, Ukiah 411 Sherry Drive 1471 Chardonnay Court Field Technician Direction: S. State St. to Freitas Ave. Direction: Bush north, left on Chablis, lt on Sherry Dr. DIR: Bush to Chablis to Chardonnay Court Responsible for operation and maintenance of cell sites and microwave network to ensure high quality, non-interrupted service offered to local customers. Nortel PCS 1900 GSM cell site and switch experience preferred.
Host: Stuart Zeller Greeter Affordable Home! Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in Hostess: Mona Falgout Hosted by Mike Gott West Ukiah near schools and shopping. Private yard, detached 3 bdrm., 2 ba. home in area of other well kept homes. Located near Move-in ready, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on quiet cul-de-sac. Separate Provide customer service by garage/shop, carport and much more. Hardwood floors, central heat & air shopping, schools and easy access to Hwy 101. Large master suite w/ living & family room, with lots of up-grades, including newer flooring and automatic sprinklers are just a few of this home’s appointments. abundant closet space, great kitchen w/ lots of cabinets, and above throughout and beautiful landscaped yards! Walking distance to schools. providing a professional, welcoming $384,900 ground pool on a large lot. $395,000 Asking $426,000 atmosphere and timely acknowledge- ment of the customer. Great entry- 462-5400 462-5005 391-7895 level position! 444 N. State Street, Ukiah 114 South School Street-Ukiah, CA 444 N. State Street, Ukiah Store Supervisor Train and develop retail staff while OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:00pm-3:00pm building and maintaining positive 191 Barbara Street customer relations and growth within Directions: South State Street to Mill Street to Barbara Street the retail environment Minimum 3 with the Classifieds. years customer service/sales expe- rience required. Supervisory and MOVE wireless background preferred.
For complete descriptions and to apply for open positions, please visit our website at www.edgewireless.com. We offer long-term incentive Your Host: Ken Marshall into winter Best buy in Ukiah - this 3 bd., 2 ba. home is just waiting for new owners. opportunities, comprehensive Family room has just been completed, master suite, small den, dining room and living room combo, natural gas heat and fireplace. Room for a health coverage, and a 401(k) possible granny unit. $434,500 plan. An equal opportunity employer, Edge Wireless Selzer Realty • 467-3689 encourages a diverse workforce. B-6- SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED Executive MAINTENANCE Res.Wrk. 48hrs mo. + Sales - RU BAD? SECURITY SALES TRUE TO LIFE Ukiah Unified person exp. req. for behav. dev. -Do you deserve high & MARKETING Children’s Services School District Coordinator Apply in person challenged girls. 485- commission & Must have min. 3 yrs. is looking for a FT is seeking applicants to Coordinate complex 101 Gregory Ln. 6217 Res. fax 485-6218 weekends off? technical exp. w/fire aide. Position req. valid Assist teachers, serve Willits. -Ready to take your alarms, security food, perform clerical the leader in correctional health care, administrative support RESIDENT CDL & prior exp. game to the next systems & CCTV. Valid work, clean bldgs., monitor and public information MAVERICK MANAGER w/children. has an immediate opening in the level? CDL & computer campuses, drive a bus, program in fast-paced ENTERPRISES needed for 31 units Duties incl. 707-545-7210. literate. Base + etc; substitute and/or MENDOCINO COUNTY JAIL County Executive Quality on South side of Ukiah. transporting, Experience a plus! Commission. Benefits perm. Qual., sites & hrs. Office. Must have Fax resume to 707- supervising, Assurance Lead avail. Apply @ 960 N. vary. Salaries range from LVN strong verbal and 463-1502 SALESPERSON providing creation, RN Per Diem Work as part of State St. or fax $8.84-$11.85/hr. written Attn: Property Motorcycle & ATV day & occasional manufacturing team in resume to 462-1478 Info & app: Personnel All Shifts Full Time Days communication skills, Management sales exp req. overnight respite for maintaining high level Commission, 1056 N. Salary $36.50 Salary $24.13 plus excellent of product quality. Must Benefits, good pay. Taylor’s Tavern shelter care Vegetation maintenance Bush St., Ukiah, CA organizational abilities be able to make Apply in person looking for night shift parents.Comp. sal. to $43.80 per hour to $28.95 per hour Co. looking for FT Pole 95482, 707-463-5205. & diplomacy. Requires decisions utilizing tools MOTOSPORTS bartender. Apply Exp. county. Contact clearers. Drug screen, E.O.E. 4 yrs exp and BA or & info available, read 1850 N. State St. Ukiah before 10:00 AM. TLC Call Claire 707-463-4538 equiv. $3877- clean DMV, union. Call 463-1100 TOP POSITIONS & understand SOP’s NURSING POSITION TOP Fax 707-463-0779 or www.cfmg.com Dan. 707-367-1609 $4711/Mo. Apply by and specs. Computer 03/09/06 to: literate & able to grasp Mendocino Co, HR new concepts quickly. Dept, 579 Low Gap Benefit pkg. Drug Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482, screen & physical req. (707) Apply at: 463-4261, w/TDD 751 E. Gobbi St. (800) 735-2929. Ukiah www.co.mendocino.ca Fax resume: OPEN HOMES .us/hr EOE 463-0188. Email: jbrown@ FOODSERVICE maverickcaps.com OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 26th, 1:00pm-4:00pm OUTSIDE SALES 1706 Lockwood Dr. Ukiah Work for a Fortune NEW EXCITING Dir:N.State St.-Empire Dr.-Lockwood Dr 100 Company! POSITION WORKING Territory available in WITH KIDS Ukiah. Ideal 6 wks pd vacation candidates req min 2 401 K. Day & Eve Saturday & Sunday yrs of hospitality avail. Small homelike and/or outside sales environment, good pay February exp. Must be & benefits. Fax resume computer literate & to 463-6957. 25th & 26th have own vehicle. Now Hiring servers, Salary bussers, & kitchen. plus bonus! Please apply @ Located in Empire Gardens area this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is perfect for anyone. SYSCO FOOD Crushed Grape 13500 With approx.5,225 sq ft lot you must see! $357,000 SERVICES OF SAN Hwy 101 FRANCISCO, INC. 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ALL SHIFTS. GOBBI STREET MORTGAGE WAU F/T 4 day week. Starting ST. STATE SOUTH ✪ VICHY SPRINGS HEIGHTS - UKIAH 950-A Waugh Ln. From the low $600,000’s - Surrounded by heritage oaks and nestled against a S. DORA salary $9.40 per hour. spectacular backdrop of tranquil foothills and open space, Vichy Springs On call $9 per hour. Heights combines the dream home that you’ve always wanted with all the City of Ukiah, 300 D. Qualifications: Pass TALMAGE R breathing room you need to retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday Seminary Ave, Ukiah, medical and drug exam, life. 5 distinctive floorplans ranging from 2,307 to 3,096 sq, ft. with up to 5 CA 95482; TB test, criminal bedrooms on spacious homesites. Close to the Sonoma wine country and www.cityofukiah.com nearby Vichy Springs Resort. Sales office open Wed-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. For background check and Continuous Hiring- more information call (800) 573-8510 or visit creekbridgehomes.com have valid Cal. Drivers Open Until Filled. license. EOE Information on GREAT NEW Sheila Dalcamo 1-888-750-4USA Mark Hanes MEDICAL, DENTAL, voluntary info’l, 707-485-5759 REALTOR® preparatory workshop MORTGAGE SPECIALIST Termite Control VISION PKG. Locally Owned 463-2570 can be downloaded 462-0211 •Inspections matching 403B TSA •Structual Repairs By Gerald Boesel 707-485-1423 Res. Plan, paid holidays & www.cityofukiah.com •Professionalism Conscientious & environmentally Safe •Confindentiality •New Construction P.O. Box 389 Calpella, CA 95418 vacation, paid training’s, •Remodels •Expertise 485-7829 General Contractor, Lic #752409 Box 510 • Redwood Valley, CA 95470 on duty meals. CAL-BAY MORTGAGE, 215 WEST STANDLEY ST. UKIAH Your friend in the business •Foundations Structural Pest Control, Lic #OPR9000 RELIEF DRIVER License Number OPR /9138 • Bonded 320 S. State St., Ukiah, 95482 FREE Co-op Day Care inside sales Provided shipping/receiving. TONI PAOLI-BATES Garbocci - Van Housen Realty Kelly Vogel - Tellstrom Loan Officer P.V. Realty inc. Apply: Must have hazmat (707) 462-4608 Mona Falgout TRINITY YOUTH (707) 272-1650 endorsement. Full 1(800) 55-PAOLI Realtor® FREE Home Warranty SERVICES benefit packaging & Fax (707) 462-5746 I Go the Extra Mile! 950-A Waugh Lane DISCOUNT BROKERAGE 915 W. Church St. or 401k. Apply at Ukiah, CA 95482 950-A Waugh Lane 707-272-5887 743.1010 on line@ UKIAH OXYGEN CO. Ukiah, CA 95482 [email protected] INVESTMENTS • MORTGAGES • REAL ESTATE LOANS [email protected] wwwtrinitycfs.org 3470 N. State St. Ukiah INVESTMENTS • MORTGAGES • REAL ESTATE LOANS www.paolimortgage.com
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RESTAURANT formerly State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. “All you need to know” OPEN HOUSE! 1661-A S. Main St. • Willits Dawn Deetz Ginny Richards Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois Loan Officer Senior Loan Consultant 400 E. Gobbi St., Ukiah, CA 95482 551 South Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, CA 972-3894 462-8050 463-2100 Off: 707-462-4936 Opportunities Available For: Ph: 707.462.1446 Fax: 707.462.0947 GARY BATES [email protected] 1252 Airport Park Blvd. Ste D-3 Ukiah 707-462-4300 and 800-845-6866 Fax: 707-462-7158 Email: [email protected]/County Manager Assistant Managers • Team Leaders Great Training, Benefits and Excellent Pay! Michael Jacobs (707) 3916106 Cell Come Meet with Us! Walk-Ins Welcome! Realtor® (707) 3916107 Cell Wednesday • March 1st SELZER REALTY 350 East Gobbi St. 1pm-5pm • Jack in the Box Selzer Realty Maribel I. & 1115 Airport Park Blvd • Ukiah • CA 95482 350 East Gobbi Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Sotero Guevara Fax: 888-597-7387 • Email: [email protected] Ukiah, CA 95482 REALTORS® 462-5400 E-mail: [email protected] MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE (707) 462-6514 Bus. Pat Williams Realtor® Se habla Español 468-1200 RES (707) 489-1812 Cell Each office independently owned and operated. For info or an appointment call: 888-597-7746 Email: [email protected] MLS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 -B-7
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Desirable Western foothills location in town. This spacious 2-story $273,000 $2176-$2644/biwkly end unit townhouse provides: 2 bedrooms with lovely views; 1 full bathroom; quest opportunities include: Opportunity to bathroom; charming kitchen includes all newer appliances; large living room with *Lube/entry level Ruth Weston huge fireplace; upgraded flooring throughout and added custom windows; swimming Help-U-Sell Mendocino Hills Realty manage program technicians pool, beautifully maintained landscaping and more. All of this is offered at $315,000 divisions that 707-459-4961 George Rusake • 462-5996 *Journeymen techs Shown by appointment 707-463-5546 provide protective/ *Service Advisors supportive services *Parts Counter to vulnerable Apply on line: children. oversee www, complex service thurstonautoplaza.co systems and m personnel funcitons. College degree or Thurston Honda Stay Informed MSW or MA degree F/T detilers Must have and management valid CDL. experience. 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DRIVERS Certificate: Complete Where a handshake and a face to face meeting 20 Hours job description/application Wally Johnson, Broker Will set-up/breakdown available at: (707) 485-8700 or 800 BUY UKIAH is still the only way to do business! equipment for community blood drives, transport supplies and staff as needed. Must be able to lift & carry up City of Ukiah, 300 to 50 lbs. Requires one Seminary Ave. Ukiah, Les Ryan Realty year relevant exp. Class CA 95482 or Les Ryan Realty B license preferred, but BUD THOMPSON, www.cityofukiah.com REALTOR not required. Deadline Extended Marianne 5 pm, 2/28/06. EOE 707-468-0423 Office Send resume to: BCP 707-489-6936 Cell Maldonado Human Resources, Job Wine & Restaurant Code: UK P. O . 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CHILD BUSINESS APARTMENTS HOMES PETS & AUTO PARTS & TRUCKS CARS 140 CARE 250 RENTALS 300 UNFURNISHED 320 DUPLEXES 330 FOR RENT 460 APPLIANCES 500 SUPPLIES 630 ACCESSORIES 670 FOR SALE 680 FOR SALE Busy Bees Child Care Shop/Warehouse Beverly Sanders 2 bd. 351 Creekside, 4/5 2 ba. All USED 1 yr old. AKC Mini 2002 Chevy GMC Sonoma ‘97 Begining Feb. 15th has space 2,000 sq. ft. Realty Property Willits. Lndry rm. No appliances. $1800/mo. APPLIANCES Doxie. Long hair. Silverado rims, Good Cond. $6,000 F/T for your child. South Ukiah pets. Sml. bk yd. Garage. last & sec. Avail.Nice & FURNITURE. Loves kids. $500 caps & usable tires. OBO. Dodge Grand Management ● ● 2yrs.+ M-F. $1,000/mo. 462-7820 This week’s $800. 485-0841 Talmage area. 485- Guaranteed. 485-1216 246-8359 4 = $100. 468-1445 Caravan ‘95. $4,200 L( )( )K 468-8859 6217 OBO. MCI Coach ‘73 featured 2bd1ba., 1 car gar. 18’ Rims w/brand new Lic#2300003497 APARTMENTS MISC. CANARIES 40ft. $12,000 firm 485- properties. W/D HU. New remod. tires. Used only 6 300 UNFURNISHED Cabin w/sleeping loft 480 FOR SALE 0914 Silverado Fleetside FINANCIAL Laws Ave. - Large 1 & kit. $900/mo. $1200 BEAUTIFUL COLORS months. Great ‘78,350, runs good but 1 bd apt. S. Ukiah. 10mi. from Ukiah Off Day bed w/trundle 205 SERVICES 2 bed apts. starting $610. sec. dep. 462-0580 Condition $700 OBO needs TLC. $895/obo. $550/mo. the grid/40 ac. $250. 1977 Ford For Sale 485-9146 CARS BANKRUPTCY Observatory Ave. 459-2140 after 5pm Avail. 3/1. 3bd1.5ba. Ukiah Handyman skills nec. Mustang Project car CATS: Looking for a 680 FOR SALE 12 x 6 Carson Trailer is it for me? 2bed1ba. apts. $735 463-8337 townhouse. Frplc. W/D Good ref. req. $600.runs! 462-7025 cat, or want to find a VANS Cadillac DeVille Sdn Almost new. Only used a FREE Chablis Ct. 3 bed., 2 ba. HU. Gar. yard. $400/mo. 462-1901 home for a cat? 660 FOR SALE ‘05, 4d, V8, a/c, p/w/dl, few times. $995/obo. consultation by phone! 1 Bedroom Apt. home. $1600. Fiberglass steps for $1000/mo. + dep. Call 462-3929 Dodge Grand Caravan cd, lthr, ABS, Atty Ed Dechant $710 per month. S. Dora - 2 bed, 1 ba. apt. IMMAC. 2BD1BA. mobilehome or trailer. For Sale or Trade 707-433-6688 Se Mini ‘03-V6, Auto, Stock#3883 $23,988 800-823-0600 $1000 sec. dep. Great $725. 2 garages, lrg. yd. 32”Hx38”x69” in length. Chocolate Chihuahua 350 Chevy small block, N. Bush St.- 2 3bd2ba, Ukiah single Polished, welded alum. puppies. Purebred. AKC Fwd, a/c, rear a/c, Novato Chevrolet runs (good BUSINESS Westside location. no New carpet, no pets. bed.,1ba.apt. $750. 106 gar. fen rear yd. Cent. Ht. hand rails. Excel. cond. Reg. $850. 3 Stock#3911 $15,995 866-697-9168 motor). $495/obo. 210 OPPORT. pets. No Nr. St. Mary’s. Sec. 8 . Jack Cox & Laws Ave. - 2 bed. 1 & Air. No pets. N/S. No $1200mo. sec. $45. 462-7948 953-8615 Novato Chevrolet novatochevrolet.com 1987 Subaru Station Home Business Op. Associates. 462-6060 ba. $735. sect. 8. $950/mo incl. wtr 866-697-9168 468-0834 FIREWOOD. Cords of Dog-Dog Dodge Stratus SE ‘03 Wagen. Runs great. Travel Agent. Excl Thompson Ave.- 3 novatochevrolet.com 1bd- $700/mo+Dep. & sewer+dep.838-0686 seasoned oak. Comes Aggression Sdn4d, a/c, p/s, p/w/dl, Good all around car. income op. Sharon bed., 1 ba. $1225. In Clearlake Studio- $600/mo. + Avail 3-1 2 bdrm on pallet. Can deliver. Behavior Dodge Ram B150 ‘93 Cass./Cd Only asking $1495. 510-889-9119 Cooper Ln.-2 bed., 1 4bd 2bth gar. dep. All Utilities Incl. w/W.D. hu. priv. yd. gar. 18”. 621-3177 Lecture Series 1/2 T. Pass van. 5.2 Stock#3862 $8,998 Couple of boo boos BUSINESS ba. apt. $725. $1,100/mo. + $2,200 on body. No Pets, No Sec.8 Clean! no dogs. Kelly Boesel, CPDT L/auto, .Loaded.150K Novato Chevrolet RENTALS N. State St. 2 bed., 1 ba. sec. dep. 275-2128 FREE 250 462-8700 $825/mo. 481-1206 Tues Feb 28 well maint. $1750 866-697-9168 $675 WOODEN PALLETS. 1988 Straight 6 cyc. Banquet Hall & WANTED TO 6:00 pm Ukiah 485-8133 novatochevrolet.com 2bd. 1 ba $800 Gardens Ave. 3 bed, In Kelseyville Older Call Mike days Jeep motor for sale or Kitchen Ukiah Senior 2 bd. TH $825 380 SHARE RENT Conference Center trade. Ask $959. 3 ba. home. $1300 + 4bd 1bth duplex 472-0578 TRUCKS Honda Accord ‘95. Center 499 Leslie St. 3bdr 2 ba. $1100 Room for rent. 200 S. School St. 462-4343 deposit. $950/mo. $2,000 HOT TUB ‘05 DELUXE Reg. info. 485-8454 670 FOR SALE AT, 4 Dr., V6, clean int. 707-272-4706 No Section 8. N. Bush St.-3 bed.,2 ba. sec dep. 275-2128 in Ukiah apt. MODEL Neck jets, therapy 17” rims, stereo LEE KRAEMER house. $1200 $380/mo + 1/2 util. seat, never used, wrnty, Chevy Tracker ‘00 system. $4700/bo. DOWNTOWN UKIAH 112 New Ukiah Lrg. GARAGE PROPERTY MGMT Complete rental list Avail. 3/1349-2272 can deliver.Worth $5700 Util. 4-cyl. Auto, a/c, 468-5414 Joe UTILITY & 116 North School 5- 3bd2ba, w/garage. SALES 463-2134 available at Sell: $1850 590 p/w/dl, tntd wndws. 690 TRAILERS 10,000 Square Feet Front yd. maint. Seeking older female Jaguar S-Type ‘02 Sdn, 320 S. State St. 766-8622 Alert-Senior Center Stock#3896 $9,995 Downstairs 3bd, 2ba, TwnHs. W/D, $1300+dep 744-1905 room mate, N/S/D LGBT 4d, Silver, V6, lthr, 462-5198 Kauai!! Hawaii time- Thrift Open Mon-Sat 2,000 Square Feet G/D, D/W, lg. bckyrd, friendly Must like animals Novato Chevrolet Multi-Cd, p/w, p/dl Ukiah 2bd1.5ba. share week. 2 bdrm 10-4, Donations & LIKE NEW Upstairs N/P. $985/mo + dep. & teens. Lg country home 866-697-9168 premium sound. Brand new cozy/ bright Beachfront Condo. Apr volunteers needed 2002 MORGA MADISON PACIFIC 707-489-4411 $600/mo. includes util. novatochevrolet.com Stock#3876 $22,222 Vict. lndry rm. Auto 13-20. $1,200. 485- 462-4343 5.5’ X 8’ PROPERTIES 625 N. STATE ST. 462-7390 Novato Chevrolet 707-462-4265/REALTOR Gar.N/S $1025/mo. 5024 REC VEH UTILITY PARK PLACE Dodge quad cab ‘03 866-697-9168 www.madisonpacific.com 545-3664 610 CAMPING TRAILER 1 bd. $725-$775 ● ● 36kmi. $17,000 novatochevrolet.com 440 FURNITURE GUN ‘84 Alta Gold Travel GARDEN 2 bdr. $850 TH $950. HOMES 621-3090 With drop down Pool/garg. 462-5009 330 FOR RENT Childrens loft bed Trlr. 25’ long. Clean, Jeep Grand tailgate for OFFICE PARK with slide. Never used. & KNIFE cozy compact comfy. Cherokee 2000. ALDERWOOD APTS Redwood Creek 1bdrm. mobile. Nice Ford Escape XLT ‘06 loading. Spaces from 445sqft $250. $3800. 964-6552 Excel cond. Clean. NEW OWNERS! Luxury Apts. yard. Wat., gar. sewer Util., lthr, V6, a/c, $1075 To 726sqft. & up 246-8359 SHOW New brakes. 87K, 1450 S.State St. BRAND NEW & pd. $650 + $650 MOTOR- p/s/w/dl, prem. snd SPRING RENT MARCH 4 & 5 $9400. 462-4496 485-5389 2 bd. $800 mo. BEAUTIFUL cleaning dep. no pets. CYCLES Stock#3890 $19,555 SPECIAL Custom Maple Ukiah 620 463-2325, 462-4476 Nissan Sentra S ‘05 .90/sq.ft. 1st yr. *Full Size W/D in All COFFEE TABLE Fairgrounds Novato Chevrolet Sdn, Silver, 4-cyl, Available Now! Units 2 bdrm. 2 ba. Formal 30”x50” - draw & glass (530)527-2678 866-697-9168 auto, a/c, p/s, cd, DOWNTOWN 118 Observatory Ave. *Pet Friendly din. rm. Wd. stvs, gas protective top. $150. novatochevrolet.com 2003 Stock#3906 $12,845 GET A 2nd FLOOR 1Bd/1Ba, $575/mo No *Walk in Closets furn., carport. Quiet 468-1445 Oak Ice Box. $250. S/P, No Sec. 8. Madison Ford F150 ‘04 Super Novato Chevrolet DANCE STUDIO setting. S. of town. WANTED Pellet Stove w/hearth & SUZUKI Pacific Properties *Garages Available Cab- V6, 2wd, XL, a/c, 866-697-9168 3500 sq. ft. $1025. 467-3645 pipe. $275. 462-4265 *24 Hr. Fitness Cntr 450 TO BUY INTRUDER novatochevrolet.com JOB! Ernie Fine Agent 485-7800 p/w/dl, am/fm, Find It In [email protected] REDWOOD LOGS Stock#3913 $19,995 *Fireplaces in Select Nissan Altima ‘03 Sdn The Ukiah LEE KRAEMER MOVE IN 3bd 2ba Willits $1300 We are now One Of A Kind 1400. Units Novato Chevrolet Silver, 4-cyl, auto, fwd, DAILY JOURNAL Real Estate Broker SPECIAL! Nice yd lake & forest purchasing sm. & lg. Antiques 3200 mi. Like new. *Heated Lap Pool, 866-697-9168 a/c, p/w/dl, cd, 468-8951 1/2-off 1 mo. rent +more. N/S P? (707)- quantities of redwood 1244 S. State St. V+H exhaust. Spa & Sport Court novatochevrolet.com Stock#3915 $15,555 w/6 mo. lease @ 486-7193/456-0648 logs. Contact for pricing Corbin seat, shield, Great Retail SPA-Deluxe ‘05 Novato Chevrolet Sierra Sunset Apts. 3bd2ba. w/gar. Oak information 462-0686 Or Services Location Call About Our model. 30 jets. bags. Black/Silver. GMC Envoy XL ‘03 Call Selzer Realty Manor area.N/P, N/S. 866-697-9168 305 North Main Street FREE Rent Specials Therapy seat. Never Util., 2wd, a/c, cd, rear 468-0411 $1300/mo. $1500 dep. APPLIANCES novatochevrolet.com Approximately 2,600 Sq. Ft. 460 used. Warr.Can del. $5300. air, OnStar, 707-489-5633 Frigidaire Stacked $2650.707-468-4300 Mitsubishi Eclipse ‘97 $1,450 NNN Clean 2bdrm., nice 888-893-4455 463-2424, Stock#3916 $18,988 washer/dryer-Hvy Duty. Spider. Brand new tires 720 North State Street Westside Rohnert Park, CA 94928 3bd2ba.town of Nice. WANTED Novato Chevrolet Extra lg. 489-5205 & rims, good cond. $5,800 Approximately 4,000 Sq. Ft. neighborhood. Good Cent.AC,Lg. yd. Lake I BUY COINS! 866-697-9168 $3,000 NNN credit, N/S, no pets, view. N/S/P.$1200+ dep. capacity. 2 spd. 3/4 hp. Private Collector neg. 485-5619/391-3374 novatochevrolet.com MADISON PACIFIC Sec. 8 O.K. 462-3563 707-225-1976 $300. 391-5599 621-1308, 485-7750 PROPERTIES 707-462-4265/REALTOR CREEKSIDE Apts www.madisonpacific.com 1 & 2 bdrms. 1story/ yards. $650 & $750 OFFICE/SHOP 435sf Mgr. 459-9735 2193 S. State St. Uk. HOPLAND Wtr pd. good park. 1 bdrm. Remodl. MARY CORNELL $330/mo. + sec. Avl. now. $600 + dep. 707-462-8273 489-8600 Office/Store Front. ❤HEART of UKIAH ❤ Office: 462-5400 ext.19 MENDO REALTY, INC. 533 A S. State St. LUXURY TOWNHOME $475/mo 485-7578 2bd2.5ba Sml pet OK. 444 N. State Street or 462-3008 463-2973 Cell: 972-4530 Ukiah CA 95482 www.mendocinocountyproperties.com
SELZER REALTY 350 E. Gobbi St. Ukiah ASAS GOODGOOD ASAS ITIT GETS!GETS! 468-0411 With 360 degree views from a knoll APARTMENTS top site, nestled in the foothills of 1960 S. Dora St. - newly renovated 2 bd., 1 ba. upstairs apt. w/ carport overlooking the new Grace Hudson school. $725/mo. beautiful Redwood Valley, this Chalet 757 Waugh Ln. - fully renovated 1 & 2 bd. apts. in small, centrally located complex Tahoe Style home is the perfect setting within walking distance to schools & shopping. Call for more info! to enjoy country living. 505-531 Capps Ln. - Sierra Sunset Apts. features 2 bd. units w/ pool & laundry facilities, lovely common areas, carports & more. ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!!. DUPLEXES/TOWNHOMES 1119 S. Dora St. - 2 bd., 1.5 ba. townhome w/ carport & patio in a convenient location. $725/mo. 310 Tedford Ave. - lovely 2 bd., 1.5 ba. townhouse w/ garage & patio set amongst park-like grounds near the western hills. $810/mo. A complete package for horse owners with a 3- 361 Sauvignon Ct. #B - 2 bd., 1 ba. duplex w/new carpet, garage & large yard near level barn, 5-stalls, paddocks, round pen, tack parks, schools & shopping. $900/mo. HOUSES room & hay storage and beautiful pastures 511 Della Ave. - construction just completed abound. For the non-horse owner, the barn on this lovely 3 bd., 2 ba. Willits home; fenced yard w/ mature landscaping. would make a perfect workshop. $1100/mo. This property has all useable 5.4 112 Faull Ave - recently renovated 3 bd., 2 ba. home w/large yard & covered patio; must acres, lovely warm home with knotty see! $1100/mo. 1005 W. Perkins St. - very charming 3 bd., 2 pine open ceilings and large win- ba. home on the upper Westside; new Pergo & tile flooring. $1300/mo. dows to frame the western views. 14001 N. Busch Rd. - roomy 3 bd., 2 ba. country home w/ garage on acreage in Potter The home is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Valley; lovely view! $1300/mo. large spacious living room, loft mas- 9605 Colony Dr. - spectacular 2+ bd., 2 ba. hillside Redwood Valley home w/ a Tuscan flair! Fabulous views, lap pool, fireplace & ter suite and an additional detached too many more amenities to list! $1650/mo. guest room with bath and a 2 car 600 Watson Rd. - spacious 3+ bd., 4 ba. hillside home w/ in-ground pool, sauna, garage. Mature landscaping, fish fabulous views & so much more - MUST SEE! $2800/mo. pond, natural rock outcroppings and WE HAVE MANY RENTALS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL lovely old oaks make this a One-Of- & STORAGE UNITS! A-Kind property. FOR MORE INFO. CALL 468-0411 Find us on the web: www.realtyworldselzer.com All this for $795,000! THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 -B-9
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watch yourself. Don’t be duped into paying for anoth- er’s bills or worse yet, mis- take. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006 22) -- Actions made out of The best things will hap- spite today are likely to pen for you in the year cause you additional frustra- ahead through persons with tions instead of giving you whom you have established the satisfaction of getting solid relationships. even as you had expected. Although someone new may Have malice toward none. be more exciting, take care LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. before getting too deeply 23) -- Patience might not be involved. your long suit today, espe- PISCES (Feb. 20-March cially if you get saddled 20) -- Even though you with tending to an unpleas- know making concessions ant assignment. If you per- or compromises would be form poorly, what you do your wisest course of action, may have to be done all over they may be difficult for you again. today. Don’t expect the SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. other guy to yield if you 22) -- There’s a possibility won’t. today that you could ARIES (March 21-April encounter an individual in a 19) -- It’s a mistake to dele- social setting who might gate a task today you don’t give you cause to arouse have time to do yourself to your animosity. Take care someone whose talents or not to say things that’ll capabilities are not up to make you look bad. yours. You’ll have more SAGITTARIUS (Nov. work doing the entire pro- 23-Dec. 21) -- Generally ject over. speaking you tend to be a TAURUS (April 20-May pretty popular individual 20) -- If you find yourself in and admired by most of your an uncomfortable spot peers. However, today you today, chances are you will may pull off something that be able to trace it right back could diminish the luster of to your own poor decision- your image. making and actions. Think CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- all your moves through care- Jan. 19) -- Sadly, persons fully. who aren’t in complete Puzzle GEMINI (May 21-June agreement with you today 20) -- Although you’re a are apt to experience your smooth talker, do not wrath. Coming down too answers attempt to bluff your way hard on the wrong person through a critical career may teach you a lesson matter today. If you don’t you’ll not forget. on the next have something of substance AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- to offer, be quiet and don’t Feb. 19) -- Working condi- make waves. tions could be a bit more page CANCER (June 21-July complicated for you today 22) -- Watch your moods than they appear at first carefully today so that glance when you take on a you’re not more sensitive job nobody wants. Move and defensive than usual cautiously and take nothing regarding your opinions and for granted. positions. You could overre- Major changes are ahead act and say things you’d for Pisces in the coming later regret. year. Send for your Astro- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Graph predictions today. - A companion’s expendi- Mail $2 to Astro-Graph, c/o tures and extravagances this newspaper, P.O. Box could prove to be expensive 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092- for you, today, if you don’t 0167.
1987), comedian; Fats Domino (1928-), musician, Fats Domino was said to be missing after Datebook: Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006 is 78; Johnny Cash (1932-2003), musician; Hurricane Katrina, until his daughter recognized Michael Bolton (1954-), singer, is 52. him in a photo of relief efforts taken by a New TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1978, golfer Nancy Orleans newspaper. Today is the 57th day of 2006 and the 68th day In 1993, a terrorist bomb went off in the park- Lopez won the first LPGA tournament of her TODAY’S NUMBER: 48 -- age at which of winter. ing garage of the World Trade Center in New York career -- the Bent Tree Classic in Sarasota, Fla. Johnny Cash was inducted into the Country TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1935, Adolf Hitler City, killing six. TODAY’S QUOTE: “A man is not idle Music Hall of Fame, making him the youngest secretly commissioned a new German air force, TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Victor Hugo because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visi- living inductee. the Luftwaffe. (1802-1885), writer; Levi Strauss (1829-1902), ble labor and there is an invisible labor.” -- Victor TODAY’S MOON: Between last quarter In 1987, the Tower Commission released its tailor/inventor; Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917), Hugo (Feb. 21) and new moon (Feb. 27). report on the Iran-Contra affair. frontiersman/showman; Jackie Gleason (1916- TODAY’S FACT: A resident of New Orleans, IGTOFTS (I’m Getting Too Old For This Stuff) ome say that the way we commu- emoticons could punch up a snooze it’s not disposable, but when a hear during the Super Bowl): nicate with each other with IMs fest like “War and Peace” or “A Tale teenager spends $600 on his car’s “Honey, could you open another bot- (instant messages) and e-mail is of Two Cities.” sound system, it is. Would somebody tle of the ‘61 Petrus for me and the destroying our language. Because of Village As with most trends, teenagers are please explain the difference to me? guys? What’s another $2,600-dollar all the abbreviations commonly used the driving force behind many of the Let’s see, I own a car, I own a bottle of wine among friends? No, to cut down on keystrokes, a patois new acronyms. BTCPTG (But two house and I spend a ton of money to wait a minute, hold the phone, what’s of acronyms and emoticons is evolv- Idiot can play that game). First, WDTWS- keep both of them up and running. this? A beer commercial? Beer! ing: text messaging is fast becoming RAT (When did the world start On top of the mortgage there’s heat, That’s a great idea, beer and football. a digital dialect that only those who By Jim Mullen revolving around teenagers)? And gas, electric and never-ending main- Oh, let’s give it a try, shall we? use it a lot will understand. second, WIOOTTDWGTAVFT (Was tenance. What little change is left Anybody else want to try one? I’ve While most of us know a few of more than a smiley face at the end of I out of town the day we got togeth- over, I waste on little extras like food never had a beer before.” the new constructions -- IMHO (in sentence. er and voted for that)? and medicine. SGWATIMI (So guess I wonder if it wouldn’t be more my humble opinion), TTFN (ta ta for Why do we need emoticons at all? No, it wasn’t us, but advertising who advertisers think is more impor- effective to throw 2.5 million one- now) and LOL (laughing out loud) -- How did we get along without them agencies who decided that teenagers tant), grown-ups or some 13-year-old dollar bills out of a blimp over some which have been used in Internet for all these many years? A literary should run the world. Because teens who bought 10 CDs and an iPod last big city. Not only would your com- messages for years, there are new deficiency, no doubt. We can only have so much “disposable income” is year? The teenager, of course. pany get gobs of free publicity, a lot ones being coined every day. Who is imagine how much better the excuse they give. Can you really But guys in advertising of people who pick up the money not familiar with the smiley face Shakespeare would have been had he call the money parents give their ANASATTTA (are not as smart as MSIOYP (might spend it on your emoticon :-)? But how many know been able to use them. children income? Since it’s money they think they are). Who else would product). Here’s an emoticon every- that :-x means a kiss? There are To be or not to be, that is the ques- going out, not coming in, how is it spend nearly $2.5 million on a 30- one understands. $$$. dozens of them now, with more to tion. :-( income? second commercial to advertise beer Jim Mullen is the author of “It come meaning everything from a Et tu, Brute :[ And what do they mean by “dis- during the Super Bowl? What do Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating wink to a sneer. Perhaps this is how A rose by any other name would posable?” SWDMBD (Since when they think the home audience is the Simple Life” and “Baby’s First Chinese characters came to be thou- smell as sweet :-x did money become disposable)? drinking, Mai Tais? HACYNHDTSB Tattoo.” You can reach him at sands of years ago, the first one no There’s no telling how much When I buy a $600 set of snow tires (Here’s a conversation you’ll never [email protected] u Specialty Lingerie • Tuxedo Rentals h's F n St 202 S. State St. ia or Party Supplies • Costumes k NEW e Downtown Ukiah U LOCATION Fun Gifts • Fun Gifts T. 463-2624 YOUR MONEY SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 – C-3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Ensuring you get the best insurance By the Editors of Consumer measure were 21st Century Reports Insurance Co., Farmers Everyday Consumer reports ✔ Insurance Exchange and Auto insurance Mercury Insurance Co. Cheapskate • Five companies -- New half of those reported being Many people think their Our survey also revealed By Mary Hunt Jersey Manufacturers very satisfied with the repairs. that loyalty to an auto insurer auto insurance is just peachy - Insurance Co.; Amica Mutual Meanwhile, 72 percent of - until they have to file a seems to breed contentment. Insurance Co.; United respondents who said they Only 8 percent of survey claim. Then they find out Services Automobile weren’t pressured reported whether their insurer pays up respondents who had been Association; USAA Casualty being very satisfied. The two with the same insurer for 15 or quickly or tries to do chintzy Insurance Co.; and Auto- heaviest-handed companies, repairs. more years complained about Principles to follow Owners Insurance Co. -- according to our subscribers, unfair premium increases after To learn how insurers stack appeared toward the top of our were Commerce Insurance up, we surveyed 21,228 a claim. That compares with current ratings, just as they Co. (13 percent of respon- 16 percent of respondents who Consumer Reports sub- did in 1999, the last time we dents who were Commerce when buying scribers who filed a claim were with the same company rated insurers. (All told, we customers complained about for one to six years and 27 with their auto insurers rated 27 insurers from this pressure) and Liberty Mutual between Jan. 1, 2001, and percent who had been with big-ticket items survey. Companies with fewer Insurance Co. (12 percent). their insurer less than one spring 2004. We asked them if than 189 survey responses • In another type of per- It’s not every day that we face the challenge of buying a they experienced any of 10 year. were not included.) ceived pressure, four insurers No matter how long you’ve refrigerator, tires, carpeting, a furnace, a roof or a mat- problems with their claims, as • About 10 percent of those -- American Family Mutual tress. Thank goodness for that. These are major purchases well as whether total payment been with your insurer, it subscribers surveyed said they Insurance Co.; Nationwide could pay to check your poli- that require serious consideration. on their claims came more felt their premiums were Mutual Fire Insurance Co.; than 30 days after filing. (We cy and rates every year or two. Contrary to past experiences you may have had with “unfairly increased” as a con- Nationwide Mutual Insurance This is especially important if buying big-ticket items, they should rarely, if ever, catch considered such a payment sequence of filing a claim. Co; and Commerce Insurance “delayed.”) you’ve experienced changes you by surprise. If they do, it’s for failure to anticipate. Three insurers were cited Co. -- were judged more like- that might reduce your premi- Overall, we found that more often for post-claim rate ly than average to push Pricey items like washing machines, tires and mattresses respondents were more satis- um. These include getting all have life expectancies. For example, you can expect 15 hikes: Hartford Insurance Co. claimants to use non-OEM married, reaching your 25th fied with their auto insurers of the Midwest (by 24 percent (original equipment manufac- years on a typical refrigerator if it was manufactured after than with most other services birthday, switching to a job of respondents who were cus- turer) parts in their repairs. We that requires less commuting, the early 1980s. Beyond 15, and your fridge is living on we rate. (Among the lowest tomers); Hartford recommend that owners who borrowed time. scorers in these satisfaction moving to a less urban ZIP Underwriters Insurance Co. want OEM parts insist that code, putting an accident or Whether the purchase of a major appliance catches you ratings are cell-phone-service (20 percent); and Travelers their insurers provide them. providers, digital-cable-TV moving violation three or by surprise or you have plenty of time to prepare, you will Indemnity Co. (19 percent). • Auto-Owners Insurance more years behind you and bless the day you learned the principles of the big-ticket companies and HMOs.) But • Only 7 percent of respon- Co. rated highest among the our survey also found that repairing a poor credit rating. item. dents said they felt “pressured 27 insurers in terms of paying Visit the Consumer Reports some insurers treated their to use a recommended shop” off claims in 30 days or less. THREE-YEAR RULE: If you are unable to pay with customers much better than Web site at www.consumerre- cash, buy a big-ticket item on credit only if it has a life by their insurers, and about Poorest performers in that ports.org. others. Specifically: expectancy of more than three years, and finance it only for three years or less. You do not want to be caught in the trap of paying for things long after they’ve been consumed Does it pay to use a prepaid cell phone? or have lived out their useful lives. MATCH QUALITY WITH NEED: It is not always Do you dread opening your cell phone charge one. wise to pay more to get the best quality -- even if you can bill, or even worse, your teenager’s? Truth about • What is the daily access fee? Some afford to do so. Determining how much quality you need Activation fees, access fees, roaming charge a dollar a day (that’s $365 a year), is not always easy. Here’s an example: The mattress you fees, overage fees, text message fees, while others don’t charge anything. Federal Universal Service Fund Fee, money • Can you call 911 using your plan? sleep on every night should be the best mattress you can Regulatory Programs Fee, Federal Excise By Ric Edelman • Where can you buy more minutes? afford. The lower-end mattress in your guest room that is Tax -- the list of fees seems endless. If Doing so should be convenient. Many used occasionally will last for many years and give excel- you want to control cell phone costs, one retailers participate (Radio Shack, 7-11, lent service. alternative is prepaid cell phone service. CVS) and some plans offer online tele- DO YOUR HOMEWORK: The Internet offers a trea- This may be ideal for an aging parent, a phone purchases. sure trove of information on consumer matters. talkative teen or even if you simply want gram before you choose the phone. Why? • What are the costs per minute? Costs Publications like Consumer Reports offer independent rat- to get better control of your cell phone Because the minutes you buy in the first range from 5 cents to more than a dollar. year are likely to cost a great deal more ings and reviews on many big-ticket items. Ask friends expenses. • When buying minutes, see if the plan and family for advice based on their experiences with the Prepaid cell phone plans make the than the phone, and many companies that charges long-distance or roaming fees, most sense for: sell minutes offer free phones. Start your and if so, under what conditions. item you are considering. If you are anticipating the item’s • Emergency Users: You only use the search with the major prepaid cell phone • When do your minutes expire? The replacement, you’ll have plenty of time to do meaningful phone when problems arise: If the car companies: Cingular, T-Mobile, answer depends not just on the company research. Time gives you the option of waiting for a great breaks down, if you’re running late, if TracFone, Verizon and Virgin. but on the amount you pay. With sale -- and to change your mind. you need (not want) to get in touch with One of the attractive features of pre- Cingular, for example, minutes expire in KNOW THE POLICIES: Before making your final someone. These users probably need to paid cell phone minutes is the absence of 30 days with the $15 plan. But you get 90 decision, learn the seller’s price-guarantee policy, their buy only 40 minutes every 30 days or 100 federal, state and local taxes. You also days to use your minutes with the $25 return policy and their warranty. Compare these matters avoid many of the fees that cell phone minutes every 90 days. The cost per plan. Once you select a plan, you are with other retailers offering the same item. minute might be 30 cents, but the total users usually pay. Unfortunately, prepaid ready to buy the phone. Most companies cell phone plans work only in analog MAKE IT LAST: No matter the price you pay, you can monthly cost should be less than $15. that sell plans also sell phones, often reduce the price further when you are diligent about main- • Folks with Bad Credit: Prepaid areas; many cell phone users prefer using offering attractive packages. Both the phone plans can be purchased just about digital phones. And long-distance and phone and the plan are available at many tenance. Push the envelope to increase the period of time anywhere with cash or by check if you roaming fees are usually expensive. retail stores. Prepaid cell phone plans are before replacement. Rotate your tires, service your lawn- don’t have a credit card. To find the plan that’s best for you, not for everyone, but they are ideal for mower annually, run a gallon of vinegar through your • Teenagers: You cap the out-of-pock- consider these points: some people. washing machine routinely, turn your mattress every three et expenses, and let the teen buy more • Do you live in the company’s cover- Financial Adviser Ric Edelman is the months and change the oil in your car as suggested by the minutes using money he or she earns or age area? Most providers offer a Web author of several best-selling books manufacturer. page that lets you insert your zip code gets from an allowance. about personal finance, including COMPARE PRICES: A simple, albeit not necessarily Prepaid cell phone plans work like and those of people you are most likely to “Ordinary People, Extraordinary call. exhaustive, way to compare prices on just about anything prepaid phone cards. But the purchase Wealth” and “Discover the Wealth is to go online to www.froogle.google.com. Type in the decision is more involved than simply • Is there an activation fee? Most pre- Within You.” You can e-mail him at cost per minute. First, choose the pro- paid cell phone plan providers don’t [email protected]. specific item, and this search robot will return all of the references on the Internet, with current pricing. Now you’re in the ballpark. Call a few stores in your area. Ask a salesperson when this item will be on sale. Hopefully, A Medicaid morality play in real life you will find a way to hold off until then. DEAR BRUCE: Recently I’ve been ment. So this is what I’ve decided to do faced with a problem regarding my 69- SMART MONEY -- I guess it’s better to be late than Mary Hunt is the founder and publisher of Debt-Proof year-old mother. My mom is in fair never. I am single, in good health, Living newsletter and Debt-Proof Living Web site health, she works full time, owns no BY BRUCE WILLIAMS completely debt-free, don’t own a car (www.debtproofliving.com). Mary has written 14 books property and has no savings or retire- and have no expensive habits. My only and. Everyday Cheapskate readers will find her latest ment fund. She has just inherited asset is a $32,000 IRA account. I book, “Live Your Life for Half the Price,” available at a $100,000 due to her mother’s death, moved to Las Vegas last year, where I discount at www.debtproofliving.com/um. All correspon- and I’m concerned. With her current make $25,000 a year. I plan to work health as it is, I anticipate her retiring invested in CDs plus write-offs is until 70 before retiring. My 401(k) dence becomes the property of Debt-Proof Living. and needing some type of assistance greater than the interest paid on the plan just kicked in. I contribute only 4 within the next three years. How would monthly loan payment. Does this make percent now, but will raise it to the you suggest this money be used? -- sense to you? maximum 12 percent when I start Reader, via e-mail Also, do you think we could get a receiving Social Security benefits in PUZZLE ANSWERS DEAR READER: I think what lower interest rate loan (under 6.2 per- one year. I also plan to contribute the you’re asking me is how can you pro- cent) based on the fact that we have maximum $4,500 annually to my IRA, tect the $100,000 in the event that your enough money in the bank to pay off beginning next year. After all this, mother will need some type of public the house? This would be very helpful. hopefully, I will be able to start life in assistance, such as Medicaid. There is Thanks so much for your time and con- retirement at 70 with at least a little a “look back” period of two years. If sideration. -- D.W., Jacksonville, Ore. independence. What do you think? -- your mother is to gift that money to DEAR D.W.: In general, I agree B.B., Las Vegas, Nev. you, which she can do, claiming with your plan, but you really should DEAR B.B.: Better late then never? against her lifetime exemption and she hire an accountant who is familiar with Possibly, but I don’t see a very opulent requires no assistance for the two-year your entire tax picture -- income, retirement in six years for you. The one period, then the money is sheltered. deductions, etc. -- and let him do the variable you haven’t shared is what You can spend it on her as you wish, arithmetic. You are paying something type of Social Security will you have and she’ll be eligible for public assis- on the order of $12,000-a-year interest earned. You’ll be able to start collect- tance. You might have her keep $5,000 on the $200,000. You mentioned CDs. ing that fully next year, and you should or so for her own expenses during that I would hope you could find a better be able to save that entire amount of period of time. The morality of this is a money. Even there, life is going to be a place to invest your money. You will little difficult. And you may find your- whole other question, but that’s the have to take the CD income, less the self having to work part time, even way to avoid having Medicaid respon- deduction, assuming you itemize, plus beyond 70. Best of luck. sibilities. the interest payable on the CD income to come up with a net number. Your Send your questions to: Smart DEAR BRUCE: We recently sold accountant should be able to do this Money, P.O. Box 50 3, Elfers, FL our house and retired, and have less with all the figures in front of him in 34680. E-mail to: bruce@brucewil- than $200,000 on our new house mort- less than five minutes. liams.com. Questions of general inter- gage. We claim tax write-offs for inter- est will be answered in future columns. est and house maintenance. We think DEAR BRUCE: I am 64 and have Owing to the volume of mail, personal the interest we gain on the $200,000 done very little to prepare for retire- replies cannot be provided. SaberFAST DSL has Arrived! 800-989-8851 • www.saber.net C-4- SUNDAY, FEB. 26, 2006 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
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