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POST-CHRISTMAS LOCAL RETAIL SCENE Shooting account Sales trump returns won’t wash Couple report they were attacked while trying to sell marijuana; deputies suspect sexual assault, kidnapping By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office plans to ask the Mendocino District Attorney’s Office to file sexual assault charges against a man who showed up at Howard Memorial Hospital with a woman Monday morning, claiming they had both been shot during a robbery. At around 7 a.m. Monday, Jasper Sierra, 30, of Laytonville, and a woman the Sheriff’s Office is not identifying, arrived at the hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Sierra had been shot in the foot, and the woman had suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Sierra and the woman told sheriff’s deputies they had been attacked while try- ing to sell an unknown amount of marijua- na in a turnout of Highway 101 near Rattlesnake Summit in Laytonville. Deputies drove up Highway 101 to look for the scene of the alleged robbery but were unable to find the turnout or evidence of the crime, according to sheriff’s reports. Deputies then went to the home Sierra and the woman share on Bell Springs Road. Officers found no evidence of mari- juana sales but did find evidence of other offenses while searching the house, accord- ing to the MCSO. Evidence found at the house and state- MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal ments made by the woman led detectives to Freedom Skate Shop owner Justin Capri leafs through a record book documenting hundreds of gift certificates sold believe the injuries were the result of before Christmas. Capri keeps careful records of the purchases in case customers lose their certificates. domestic abuse and sexual assault, accord- ing to sheriff’s reports. According to sheriff’s reports, detectives believe that Sierra allegedly sexually Shoppers busy redeeming gift certificates assaulted the woman and at some point shot her in the leg. The bullet passed By ZACK SAMPSEL certificates and day-after Christmas sales. returns.” through her leg and hit Sierra in the foot, The Daily Journal “It’s never been too bad,” said Desire Wal-Mart continued with its day-after according to sheriff’s reports. Penovaroff, a customer service manager at Christmas tradition of dedicating four MCSO Detective Clint Byrnes said he hile some people spent Wal-Mart, who in her two years experience checkout lanes to returns, but lines never could not say what evidence was found at Wednesday in line waiting to at the store has found the day after got long as handfuls of people entering the the home or what the victim told detectives W return ill-fated Christmas Christmas to be less hectic than expected. store were there for returns, with the rest because the case is under investigation. presents, others were busy shopping, filling “I don’t know, maybe people are just The woman was treated and released up their carts and cashing in on gift happier this year, but we haven’t had many See SHOPPERS, Page 14 from the hospital Tuesday. Sierra is still being treated for his injury at Howard Memorial Hospital, Byrnes said. Byrnes said Sierra has not been arrested because the case is still under investigation. According to sheriff’s reports, the Sheriff’s Primary voter registration Office intends to ask the DA’s Office to file charges of kidnapping, sexual assault and domestic violence against Sierra. in state 500,000 above 2003 Anyone with information about this case Voter registration still lags ers are registered Democrats. Alameda, is asked to contact the Mendocino County Imperial, and San Francisco counties Sheriff’s Office at 463-4111 and ask for behind population growth Byrnes or Detective Tim Goss. have the highest percentages of Ben Brown can be reached at [email protected]. The Daily Journal Democratic voters. Almost 34 percent A half million more Californians of registered voters are Republicans. have registered to vote in the presiden- The counties with the highest concen- tial primary than four years ago, accord- tration of GOP voters are Placer, Modoc Domestic violence ing to the secretary of state’s newest and Sutter. Report of Registration, released The American Independent and arrest on Christmas Democratic parties will allow decline- Wednesday. The Daily Journal The report, with data gathered 60 to-state voters to vote in their parties’ The Mendocino County Sheriff’s days before a statewide primary elec- presidential primaries. The other four Office arrested a Ukiah man early tion, reflects updates to voter registra- political parties have “closed” pri- Christmas morning after he allegedly tion rolls, including the removal of maries. No decline-to-state voter can attacked a woman and used his vehicle to those who have died, moved out of state request more than one party’s ballot, block her in her home. or have been determined to be ineligible and if a decline-to-state voter does not According to sheriff’s reports, at to vote, as well as the addition of new request a specific ballot, a nonpartisan around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, sheriff’s registrants. ballot with only ballot measures and deputies were dispatched to a home in Compared to the same period before nonpartisan offices will be provided. the 2200 block of Road H in Redwood the last presidential primary, registration The bulk of California’s voters are Valley on reports of domestic violence. lags behind California’s population clustered in Southern California, in Los When deputies arrived, they found the growth. While the overall registration Angeles (3.9 million voters), Orange suspect, 21-year-old Luis Gonzalez, number has grown, the percentage of (1.5 million voters), San Diego (1.3 mil- blocking the victim into her driveway people who are eligible to vote and lion voters), San Bernardino (724,682 with his car, according to sheriff’s actually registered to vote has dipped voters) and Riverside (711,703 voters) reports. from about 68.4 percent to just below counties. The woman, who the Sheriff’s Office 67.3 percent. Fewer people are on the voter rolls did not identify, said Gonzales had Both major political parties have than in September 2007, when the 154- attacked her and threatened to kill her, seen their registration percentages fall day Report of Registration was according to sheriff’s reports. as more voters decline to state a politi- released. Gonzalez was arrested on suspicion of cal affiliation. Nearly 20 percent of The last day to register to vote in the battery of a cohabitant, false imprison- California registered voters choose not Feb. 5 Presidential Primary Election is ment and making criminal threats and to affiliate with any political party. Jan. 22, and the last day to sign up for a was booked into the Mendocino County Nearly 43 percent of California vot- vote-by-mail ballot is Jan. 29. Jail on a $25,000 bond. 2 – THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

who have in the past called for such a bill. FUNERAL NOTICES Al-Askari, who is a parliament member, said the amnesty The world briefly would not cover those convicted of terrorism, corruption, [\ Bachelor’s degree in crimes against humanity and kidnapping. Secretarial Skills. She The draft will also not involve prisoners being held by taught college secretarial American forces, said Sadiq al-Rikabi, another al-Maliki advis- courses for 5 years Turkish warplanes strike suspected er. and assisted her husband Kurdish rebel hideouts in northern Iraq in his dental prac- ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish warplanes hit eight sus- Police investigate deadly tiger escape at tice, taking care of the pected Kurdish rebel hideouts in northern Iraq on Wednesday, SF Zoo; human role not ruled out office and bookkeeping the third cross-border air assault in 10 days, Turkey’s military duties. She volunteered at said. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The big cat exhibit at the San her church, school The warplanes struck in an “effective pinpoint operation” Francisco Zoo was cordoned off as a crime scene Wednesday as and the Community targeting eight caves and other hideouts being used by the sep- investigators tried to determine whether a 300-pound Siberian Services Center on Cher- aratist rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, the mil- tiger that killed a visitor escaped from its high-walled pen on its ry Street. itary said in a statement posted on its Web site. own or got help from someone, inadvertent or otherwise. Mavis is survived by her No rebel deaths were immediately reported. Police shot the animal to death after a Christmas Day ram- husband of 65 1⁄2 On Tuesday, Turkey’s military claimed that more than 200 page that began when the tiger escaped from an enclosure sur- years, Joseph Beckner of Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq have been hit since Dec. rounded by what zoo officials said are an 18-foot wall and a 20- Ukiah, daughters 16, killing hundreds of rebels. Wednesday’s strikes were the foot moat. Two brothers who also were visiting the zoo were Judy Hindman of Tucson, third aerial operation confirmed by the military since Dec. 16. severely mauled. Arizona and Jan The military also has confirmed that it sent ground troops to Police Chief Heather Fong said the department has opened a MAVIS CAROLYN BECKNER Woesner of Ukiah, sisters hunt down the rebels on Dec. 18. criminal investigation to “determine if there was human Memorial services are Bonnie Faragher of The PKK has waged a war for autonomy in parts of Turkey involvement in the tiger getting out or if the tiger was able to pending for Mavis Car- Sylmar, California and for more than two decades. The fighting has cost tens of thou- get out on its own.” olyn Beckner of Ukiah, Audra Tucker of St. sands of lives. The U.S., the European Union and Turkey con- Police said they have not ruled out anything, including who passed away on Helena, California, and by sider the PKK a terrorist organization, but the U.S. in particular whether the escape was the result of carelessness or a deliber- Tuesday, December 25, four grandchildren has been concerned that Turkish operations affecting northern ate act. 2007 at her home Chris and Michelle Iraq could destabilize one of the war-torn country’s most stable Fong said officers were gathering evidence from the tiger’s surrounded by her family. Hindman, Marlo Waters areas. enclosure as well as accounts from witnesses and others. Born September 7, 1920 and Max Woesner. One zoo official insisted the tiger did not get out through an in Castlewood, The Eversole Mortuary open door and must have climbed or leaped out. But Jack South Dakota, Mavis grad- is in charge of ar- Iraqi Cabinet approves Hanna, former director of the Columbus Zoo and a frequent uated college with a rangements. general amnesty draft guest on TV, said such a leap would be an unbelievable feat, and “virtually impossible.” BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved “There’s something going on here. It just doesn’t feel right to Please sign the guest book at www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. the draft of a general amnesty bill for detainees being held in me,” he said. “It just doesn’t add up to me.” Funeral notices are paid announcements. For information on Iraqi prisons, a measure which could go a long way toward rec- how to place a paid funeral notice or make corrections to onciling Iraq’s warring sects and factions. funeral notices please call our classified department at 468- But the measure will not be brought to parliament for debate American girl rescued from 3529. until March at the earliest, said Sami al-Askari a key adviser to Panama plane crash that killed 3 Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Many key draft laws — includ- Death notices are free for Mendocino County residents. Death ing measures to share oil revenue and to allow some members DAVID, Panama (AP) — The sole survivor of a plane crash notices are limited to name of deceased, hometown, age, date of Saddam Hussein’s Baath party to hold government jobs — was reunited with her family Wednesday after rescue workers of death, date, time, and place of services and the funeral trekked for five hours to carry the 12-year-old American girl out home handling the arrangements. For information on how to have remained mired for months in Iraq’s gridlocked parlia- place a free death notice please call our editorial department ment. at 468-3500. There was no immediate reaction from Sunni lawmakers See BRIEFLY, Page 14

by the California Highway 3:29 a.m. Saturday. ceeds of a crime and trans- Aguilar, 21, of Ukiah, was results can be reported. Those who feel POLICE REPORTS the information is in error should con- Patrol at 11:25 p.m. Thursday. BOOKED -- Robert James portation of marijuana for sale booked into jail on suspicion tact the appropriate agency. In the case The following were BOOKED -- Coyeta Irene McCann, 28, of Willits, was by the Mendocino County of battery, false imprisonment of those arrested on suspicion of dri- compiled from reports Teel, 47, of Laytonville, was booked into jail on suspicion Sheriff’s Office at 4:41 p.m. and making terrorist threats by ving under the influence of an intoxi- booked into jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly Sunday. the Mendocino County cant: all DUI cases reported by law prepared by the Ukiah enforcement agencies are reported by Police Department. To of assault and battery by the weapon, drawing or exhibit- BOOKED -- Kenneth Paul Sheriff’s Office at 3:58 a.m. the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes anonymously report Mendocino County Sheriff’s ing a dangerous weapon and Auringer, 58, of San Tuesday. no exceptions. crime information, call Office at 12:20 a.m. Friday. making terrorist threats by the Francisco, was booked into BOOKED -- Juan 463-6205. BOOKED -- Brian Keith Mendocino County Sheriff’s jail on suspicion of conspiracy Escamilla Garcia, 30, of ARREST -- Perrin Lenhart, 44, of Fort Bragg, Office at 11:53 a.m. Saturday. to commit a crime and trans- Ukiah, was booked into jail on CORRECTIONS Hoaglen, 57, of Ukiah, was was booked into jail on suspi- BOOKED -- James Robert portation of marijuana for sale suspicion of driving under the The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves arrested on suspicion of dri- cion of possession of concen- Sturges, 23, of Willits, was by the Mendocino County influence, driving without a this space to correct errors or make ving under the influence and trated cannabis, possession of booked into jail on suspicion Sheriff’s Office at 9:52 p.m. license and willful cruelty by clarifications to news articles. Significant errors in obituary notices leaving the scene of an acci- paraphernalia and a probation of assault with a deadly Sunday. the California Highway Patrol or birth announcements will result in dent in the 600 block of South violation by the Mendocino weapon by the Mendocino BOOKED -- Clifford Ray at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday. reprinting the entire article. Errors State Street at 4:58 p.m. County Sheriff’s Office at County Sheriff’s Office at Loffler, 35, of Gualala, was may be reported to the editor, 468- Monday. 1:50 a.m. Friday. 3:07 p.m. Saturday. booked into jail on suspicion 3526. ARREST -- Erin Hodges, BOOKED -- Daniel Allen BOOKED -- Mariano of driving under the influence CHP REPORTS 21, of Ukiah, was arrested on Aitchison, 56, of Gualala, was Sanchez, 28, of Ukiah, was by the California Highway booked into jail on suspicion booked into jail on suspicion Patrol at 8:59 a.m. Monday. The following were LOTTERY NUMBERS suspicion of driving under the compiled from reports influence in the 300 block of of assault and battery by the of driving under the influence BOOKED -- Frances DAILY 3: night: 3, 6, 0. Mendocino County Sheriff’s and driving without a license Deanne Leabow, 59, of prepared by the Califor- West Perkins Street at 1:54 nia Highway Patrol: afternoon: 9, 9, 1. a.m. Tuesday. Hodges was Office at 1:54 a.m. Friday. by the California Highway Willits, was booked into jail ARREST -- Michael J. FANTASY 5: 01, 04, 12, released after being cited. BOOKED -- Jeffery Peter Patrol at 5:05 p.m. Saturday. on suspicion of planting or 16, 33. Bautch, 30, of Willits, was BOOKED -- Nicolas cultivating marijuana and pos- Johnson, 47, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of dri- DAILY DERBY: 1st booked into jail on suspicion Warren Saarni, 27, of session of marijuana for sale Place: 09, Winning Spirit. of driving under the influence Oakland, was booked into jail by the Mendocino County ving under the influence at SHERIFF’S REPORTS Howard Memorial Hospital at 2nd Place: 02, Lucky and providing false identifica- on suspicion of driving under Sheriff’s Office at 11:14 a.m. Star. The following were tion to a police officer by the the influence by the Willits Monday. Leabow was 4:08 p.m. Saturday. compiled from reports ARREST -- Jorge Garcia, 3rd Place: 05, California Willits Police Department at Police Department at 7:56 released after being booked. Classic. prepared by the 7:54 a.m. Friday. p.m. Saturday. BOOKED -- Vincent 29, of Gualala, was arrested Mendocino County on suspicion of driving under Race time: 1:47.04. BOOKED -- Jonathan Earl BOOKED -- Joshua Lee Harry Gurtler, 60, of San LOTTO: 02-06-16-33-35. Sheriff’s Office: House, 25, of Fort Bragg, was Lindsay, 26, of Willits, was Francisco, was booked into the influence and resisting BOOKED -- Samuel Paul arrest on State Route 1 near Meganumber: 05. booked into jail on suspicion booked into jail on suspicion jail on suspicion of driving Jackpot: $23 million. Galindo, 30, of Redwood of knowingly receiving stolen of causing corporal injury to a under the influence and resist- the Mendocino Valley, was booked into jail on goods by the Fort Bragg spouse, making terrorist ing arrest by the California County/Sonoma County line suspicion of assault with a Police Department at 11:21 threats and false imprison- Highway Patrol at 12:41 a.m. at 1:50 p.m. Saturday. deadly weapon, making ter- p.m. Friday. ment by the Mendocino Tuesday. ARREST -- Joe Carmel, rorist threats and battery by BOOKED -- Francesca County Sheriff’s Office at BOOKED -- Leslie Ann 67, of Ukiah, was arrested on the Mendocino County Marie O’Neil, 30, of Fort 12:21 p.m. Sunday. Cochran, 50, of Point Arena, suspicion of driving under the Sheriff’s Office at 9:33 a.m. influence at the intersection of Bragg, was booked into jail on BOOKED -- Samir was booked into jail on suspi- Service CENTER Thursday. suspicion of first-degree bur- Blanchet, 25, of Lubbock, was cion of causing corporal Perkins Street and Orchard BOOKED -- Mariano glary, transportation of mari- booked into jail on suspicion injury to a spouse by the Avenue at 1:02 p.m. Sunday. 859 N. State Street Sanchez, 28, of Ukiah, was Those arrested by law enforcement juana for sale and a warrant of robbery, destroying evi- Mendocino County Sheriff’s officers are innocent until proven guilty. (707) 462-4472 booked into jail on suspicion for petty theft by the Fort dence, conspiracy to commit a Office at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday. People reported as having been arrest- of driving under the influence Bragg Police Department at crime, acquisition of the pro- BOOKED -- Luis Miguel ed may contact the Daily Journal once and driving without a license their case has been concluded so the TIRES

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] What’s Playing Last chance to see ‘Regifters’ THURSDAY The Daily Journal “The Regifters” is a bright, funny, DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dancing; Perkins Street holiday gift, which opened at the Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. no Ukiah Playhouse on Dec. 20 for a cover. two weekend run. Winner of the New DJ MARK ANTHONY -- Mixed music; Scotty’s Café; American Comedy competition in 720 N. State St., Ukiah; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 2006, “The Regifters” is destined to THE RIFFS -- Mixed original rock tunes; Shanachie become a holiday classic. Written by Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; 8 p.m.; no cover, tips welcome; Robert Lynn and directed by guest 459-9194. director Brian Lohmann (“Eat & ‘THE REGIFTERS’ -- New holiday comedy play; Ukiah Run,” “A Midsummer Night’s Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 7 p.m. $12 Dream”), “The Regifters” cast senior/student, $15 adult; 462-9226. includes David Hance, Christine Hance, Karen Adair, Gary Hudson, Nichole Phillips, Tony Rakes, Holly FRIDAY Riggs, Caleb Meek-Bradley, and Sara Lytle. The stage manager is DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music with Smokin’ Erin Gragson. Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 In this play a mysterious holiday p.m. offering is “regifted” from household BRET SLAUGHTER -- Local art show, house/techno to household, and then pursued by music; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m.; the regifters after they are tipped off $5 cover; 468-5898. to its great value. This lovely play is WILL SIEGEL & PAULA SAMONTE -- Live music; a send-up of holiday stereotypes, Himalayan Cafe; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 8:30 with a heartwarming finish. The p.m.; 467-9900. playwright visited Ukiah this past summer, attended auditions, and SCHINDIG -- With Hill Kid Tribe opening, rock and folk worked with director Brian Lohmann tunes; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; 9 p.m.; $5 and dramaturg David Babcock to cover; 459-9194. reshape the play as it moved to ‘THE REGIFTERS’ -- New holiday comedy play; Ukiah rehearsal and production. The cast Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m. $12 had only a couple of weeks to work senior/student, $15 adult; 462-9226. together with their director, making this a major commitment for all dur- SATURDAY ing the holiday season. As a special treat, the Playhouse DJ DANCE MUSIC-- DJ dance music with Smokin’ restored its turntable, rotating stage Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 for this production. Long covered p.m. over, the turntable allows for several KARAOKE -- Live entertainment;Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. sets to be rotated into audience view, State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. speeding scene changes and adding ANCIENT I’S -- Reggae; Ukiah Brewing Co.; 102 S. to the visual excitement of the State St., Ukiah; $7; 468-5898. evening. DANIEL POST -- Jazzy vocals and piano; Himalayan “The Regifters” is generously Cafe; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 467- underwritten by three area business- 9900. es: Mendocino Wine Company, Real MARK WESTON BAND -- Live music; Potter Valley Goods, and Crane of Ukiah. Holly Riggs, Tony Rakes and Nichole Phillips appear in the new hol- Cafe; 10761 Main St., Potter Valley; 743-2848. Performances are Thursday at 7 p.m., iday comedy play “The Regifters” at the Ukiah Playhouse Dec. 27-29. STEVEN BATES, DAVID HAYES & JAMES Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Dec. Tickets are available at Mendocino Book Company in Ukiah and PRESTON -- Dance rock; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, 20 through Dec. 29 (there is no pub- through the Ukiah Players box office at 462-9226. Willits; 9 p.m.; $5 cover; 459-9194. lic performance on Dec. 22) Mendocino Book Company on season tickets are available. The ‘THE REGIFTERS’ -- New holiday comedy play; Ukiah There is a 2 p.m. matinee on School Street in Ukiah, and through UkiahPlayhouse is located at 1041 Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m. $12 Sunday, Dec. 23. the Ukiah Players Theatre Box Low Gap Road in Ukiah, across the senior/student, $15 adult; 462-9226. Tickets are available through Office at 462-9226. Group rates and street from Ukiah High School. MONDAY MICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or play an instrument; Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462- Vampires, unruly kids takeover fall CBS schedule 7111. MAD COW JAZZ & BEJAZZLED -- New years eve By TIM RILEY cially after he develops a bond party; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. Main, Willits; 9 p.m.; $10 Special for the Journal with Beth Turner (Sophia cover; 459-9194. The CBS Television net- Myles), a beautiful, ambitious COUNTRY GENTS BAND -- Dinner and country dance work has long been consid- Internet investigative reporter. music; Ukiah Senior Center; Bartlett hall, 495 Leslie St., ered the geriatric channel for Falling in love and fighting Ukiah; appetizers at 6:30, potluck at 7:30, dance from entertainment and news. That his adversaries among the 8:30 to 12:30; Advance tickets $20, $25 at the door. image is a tough one to shed, undead are daunting tasks for BLUE SKY BAND -- Food and dance; Ukiah Moose even if Dan Rather has been this gallant vampire. Lodge; South State Street, Ukiah; 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; dispatched to a cable network Based on the hit BBC show $12.50 per person; Members, guests, and friends of the unknown to the mass culture “Viva Blackpool,” the new band welcome. and Bob Barker, closing in on Americanized drama “Viva his centenarian birthday, gave Laughlin” is a mystery drama up his hosting job on “The with music about an eternal TUESDAY Price is Right.” Not so long optimist and freewheeling ago, CBS Entertainment pres- businessman whose sole KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; ident Nina Tassler told a gath- ambition is to run a casino in 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; free. ering of TV critics that her Laughlin, Nevada. Fittingly, TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino network “really looked for the gambling entrepreneur Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30 projects that were different, Ripley Holden is played by to 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. that were a little bit daring.” British actor Lloyd Owen. This, of course, explains the Ripley is the ultimate gambler WEDNESDAY choice of Drew Carey to take with an infectious personality over Bob Barker’s duties, con- who is on the brink of success ADAM’S CENTER STAGE KARAOKE -- Karaoke night sidering that he’s about a half- just as soon as he opens his at Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; century younger. hiking guide to be in my tribe, ness in “Cane.” The family casino that’s nowhere near family hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. The idea for something dar- unless of course there’s a need patriarch Pancho (Hector completion. When his financ- LADIES NIGHT -- Nepalese dance and music by Rai ing at the Eye network is the to bury some bodies. Elizondo) is trying to decide ing falls through, he turns to family; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 467- eclectic mix of shows featur- In their infinite wisdom, the whether to cash out of the his enemy, the dashing, sar- 9900. ing vampires, geeks, unac- network honchos decided that sugar business, a position sup- castic, wealthy casino owner OPEN MIC NIGHT -- Open Mic; Ukiah Brewing Co.; companied minors, and kids as young as 8 years old ported by his impulsive natur- Nicky Fontana (Hugh 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 8:30 p.m.; free; 468-5898. Cuban-American rum and could make for good reality al son Frank (Nestor Jackman, in a recurring role) sugar cane moguls. To no TV in their own “Survivor” Carbonell). Meanwhile, for help. On top of money one’s surprise, another install- game. The result is “Kid adopted son Alex (Jimmy woes, Ripley becomes ment of “Survivor” arrives in Nation,” which looks like it Smits) sees value in holding embroiled in a murder investi- ’A Day in the Life late September. “Survivor: could easily spin into the dan- on to the sugar fields. Frank’s gation after the body of his ex- China” features a group of 16 gerous territory of “Lord of focus is on chasing women, partner is found at his club. Americans who will begin the the Flies” anarchy. There’s while Alex is deeply in love Adversity doesn’t slow down series amid the bustle of already been controversy with his beautiful wife Isabel Ripley, who is caught up in of Ukiah High’ downtown Shanghai before about this program in terms of (Paola Turbay) and they have the intoxicating glow of It all started with an inno- moving to a mountain retreat evasion of child labor laws in three children determined to Laughlin. cent visit to a used book store for a Buddhist ceremony New Mexico, where the town forge their own paths outside Though CBS appears to be in Placerville. There, this pho- where they will be instructed of Bonanza City is promoted the family. Alex and Frank running the table with drama tog discovered five “Day in to leave all their worldly pos- as a ghost town. have a younger sibling (Eddie shows, there is at least one the Life” books including “A sessions behind. Then they The premise of “Kid Matos) who prefers to stand in new comedy on the schedule, Day in the Life of America” will be placed in a factory as Nation” is that 40 kids will the sidelines while his broth- which appropriate enough from 1986. This coffee table product testers to see if any- have 40 days to build a new ers wrestle for control of the leads into “Two and a Half book went on to become the one survives. Now that would world. With ages ranging empire. Men” on Tuesday nights. best-selling photography book be a “reality” program, but I from 8 to 15, these kids will Australian actor Alex Don’t mistake “The Big Bang ever published. For the cre- just made it up. spend more than a month O’Loughlin plays a vampire Theory” for a boring physics ators of the project Rick “Survivor: China” puts the without their parents or mod- in the new drama lesson, even though the pri- Smolen and David Cohen this willing participants on two ern comforts, cooking their “Moonlight,” in the role of mary players are geeks who meant $$$. For the rest of us, separate islands on Zhein own meals, running a saloon Mick St. John, an immortal are brilliant physicists, the this meant that a collection of Frame by Frame Lake. Divided into two tribes, that serves root beer and creat- private investigator from Los kind who unwind after a hard images capturing the essence By Suzette Cook-Mankins the castaways are marooned ing a local government. This Angeles who defies the tradi- day by playing Klingon of our society now went on with only the clothes on their show seems to have “prob- tional blood-sucking norms of Boggle. Roommates sharing record. This book is a dona- backs and a copy of Sun Tzu’s lematic” written all over it. All his vampire tendencies by an apartment, Leonard and tion to generations to come as capsule a day at school. “The Art of War” for tribe I know is that I have trouble using his wit and powerful Sheldon (Johnny Galecki and they look back on their ances- And boy did they step up. motivation and assistance getting my own kids to just supernatural abilities to help Jim Parsons, respectively) are tors. So why stop there. They were everywhere. They throughout the game. Once take out the trash, so how will the living. Yes, he’s charis- the scientists who understand On Dec. 14 more than 100 were in the cafeteria, parking again, each tribe is afforded “Kid Nation” function without matic and handsome, and for how the universe works, but photography students at lot, the principal’s office, the the opportunity to obtain a some tremendous meltdown? some reason he doesn’t view are naturally clueless when it Ukiah High School were gymnasium during and after Hidden Immunity Idol. The Catching up to modern humans as his personal blood comes to interacting with given the “Day in the Life of school, the tennis courts, the oldest person in the group is a times, a new dramatic series bank. After saving a young average people. Life begins to Ukiah High” challenge. The swimming pool, the adminis- Virginia chicken farmer, while could be labeled the Hispanic girl’s life years ago, he wants change when a free-spirited assignment was a chance to tration building, at the winter the youngest is a student and “Dynasty,” given the rivalries to be a better vampire. I am beauty named Penny (Kaley work in small groups priori- assembly in front and behind athlete from Chicago. Among and power struggles for a wondering when he will turn Cuoco) moves in next door. tizing, scheduling and editing stage, the young parent pro- the contestants are a grave large Cuban-American family up as a guest on Oprah What else do you need to 4,000 photographs and creat- digger and a surfing instruc- running a successful South Winfrey’s show, discussing know about this show? I think ing slideshows that would See FRAME, Page 5 tor, but I would choose the Florida rum and sugar busi- his conflicted feelings, espe- we can see what’s coming. 4 – THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of... Gifts of abundance To the Editor: For the past thousands of years we have enjoyed an abundance of food, EJ DIONNE JR. energy, and water. Here in North America, we’ve been so gifted by nature’s seemingly unlimited storehouse that profligacy hardly mattered. There was always more from wherever it all came from. Chopped most of the trees down here? No problem. We can get The true more from over there. Waste? Dump it over the hill, or into the water. Pollution? Let it dissipate into the ocean meaning of hope and air. Just put it somewhere else and Hope is an overused word and an underrated virtue. get it out of sight. Someone will deal We “hope” for all kinds of things, from the trivial to with it later. the profound. But hope is both a habit and a discipline. Well, it didn’t dissipate, it is now It is an orientation toward the future based on the con- later, and we’re the “someones.” viction that we live in an ultimately trustworthy uni- Disastrous climate change is caused by verse. Hope is the virtue on which faith and love energy usage waste products that did not depend. dissipate as planned. We are having now Even more than faith and love, I think, hope is clos- to deal with the consequences of energy est to the heart of the Christmas story. In an anthropo- profligacy, both from its waste, and its logical sense, Christmas celebrates new life and birth, a theme that crosses cultures and traditions. This sense depletion. As Richard Heinberg writes in of Christmas has a beauty all its own and embodies a his book, Peak Everything: “Our starting nearly universal quest for renewal. point, then, is the realization that we are But in the theological sense as understood by today living at the end of the period of Christians, the holiday is even more radical. greatest material abundance in human Christianity -- drawing on the Jewish scriptures, par- history -- an abundance based on tempo- ticularly Isaiah -- revolutionized the concept of the rary sources of cheap energy that made divine by putting aside deities who dominated human- all else possible… our central survival ity in favor of a God who entered the world in human task for the decades ahead, as individu- form. als and as a species, must be to make a Thus were authoritarian conceptions swept away in transition away from the use of fossil favor of a loving God sympathetic to creation and fuels -- and to do this as peacefully, empathetic toward human suffering. Think about the equitably and intelligently as possible.” line from John’s Gospel: “God is love, and he who Does that mean that the good times abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” John are over? Maybe not. They could be just was not some 1960s hippie. He was offering some- thing very new and important, a trustworthy God who beginning. Think that Hummer driver is inspired hope. happier than you? Think again. I’m not trying to convert anyone here, but I do want “International studies of self-reported to suggest that Christmas might help us see that both levels of happiness show that once basic Christianity and Judaism are fundamentally progres- survival needs are met, there is little cor- sive traditions. I do not use “progressive” in a narrow relation between happiness and per capi- political sense. All great religious traditions are, in ta consumption of fossil fuels.” (ibid.) some ways and necessarily, both progressive and con- Happiness comes from living mean- servative. ingful lives and has nothing to do with But it’s quite clear that the Christmas, Easter and money or using up our heritage of abun- Exodus stories are about freedom and liberation. All dance. The old fashioned value of con- promise that the distance between God and humanity serving is the way to preserve abundance can be overcome, that deliverance is possible. for our shared future… and it is a value In his book “Exodus and Revolution,” the philoso- recognized across the political spectrum pher Michael Walzer captured the power of this liber- by those who really care. And what can ation narrative. “Wherever people know the Bible, be more meaningful than helping one’s and experience oppression,” he wrote, “the Exodus has sustained their spirits and (sometimes) inspired community transition to an abundant their resistance.” And talk about hope: Moses marched future based on renewable resources toward the Promised Land without having any idea rather than polluting, depleting ones what awaited him. stolen from others now that our own are That’s why I dissent from Christopher Hitchens’ running out? of the whole. making schemes, but on local farming bold assertion in the subtitle of his bracing atheist Gifts conserved are gifts with mean- A colonizer from outside only cares and local, small-scale enterprise. polemic that “religion poisons everything.” ing. The sun pours out its life-giving about exploitation of their piece: piece Whether or not we have an abundant On the contrary, for all of the sins committed in the abundance. The earth pours down its of land, piece of the market, piece of the and meaningful future here in name of religion -- yes, there are many -- the great waters, and pushes up its plants and resource. The whole -- what is vital to Mendocino County depends entirely on faiths were indispensable in pointing us down a path trees. Sun, soil, and water are the true those of us who will live out our lives us and how soon we start planning and toward liberty and justice. If I may borrow from Jesse basis of abundance and are freely given. here together as a community – is not of transitioning to it. The gift of precious, Jackson, these traditions helped us, in dark times, to Our care and usage, or carelessness and their concern. Therefore our decisions as close-in ag land, and industrial land pre- keep hope alive. waste, says who we are as a community. a democratic community are prior -- take served for human-scale enterprise based The Christian message is frequently drained of this Just what would be a “peaceful” tran- precedence --- over the colonizers. We on renewable energy and appropriate larger meaning and interpreted, often by Christians sition to the future? It will be a move- themselves, as being solely or primarily about person- trust our elected public servants to serve technology, are crucial to our future. al salvation. But this sells the tradition short. ment from our giant industrialism to our community, not them; our interests, Keeping the zoning based on community Last month, Pope Benedict XVI issued a fascinat- human-scale agrarianism. Wendell Berry not theirs; our future, not someone needs for our future independence, or ing encyclical on the idea of Christian hope in which (Fatal Harvest) defines it: “…whereas else’s… by properly designating usage losing them now to outside colonizers he explicitly disputed the idea of “the Christian pro- industrialism is a way of thought based through zoning. intent on their own personal wealth ject as a selfish search for salvation which rejects the on monetary capital and technology, Our local agrarian future, based on the accumulation, may make the difference idea of serving others.” Drawing on the theologian agrarianism is a way of thought based on whole of our land and relationships, between a future of abundance and hap- Henri de Lubac, Benedict argued that “salvation has land… [it] rises up from the fields, informed by an ethic of conserving and piness, or one of struggle and pain. always been considered a ‘social’ reality.” woods, and streams -- from the complex the reality of resource depletion, requires I vote for stopping the headlong rush The tradition of hope, he says, asserts both the of soils, slopes, weathers, connections, that Ukiah Valley land be preserved for by county civil servants and elected offi- obligation and the ability of “every generation” to influences, and exchanges that we mean engaging with a very different future cials to foist property zoning changes on engage “anew in the arduous search for the right way when we speak, for example, of the local than was once planned. It is not some our community, paid for in various ways to order human affairs” and to discover “the proper community or the local watershed. The distant future; it is coming now with by devious outside colonizers. use of human freedom.” Seen this way, hope is a agrarian mind is therefore not regional or every new drought, ice melt, rising sea, I vote for a meaningful future of con- promise but also a challenge. It does not guarantee national, let alone global, but local. “ fiercer storm, and resource war, reported serving, local independence, abundance, success in human affairs. It only insists that success is possible. Conserving our local gifts of produc- daily. It will be a local future, whether and good times. tive land begins with protecting and pre- If the long march of Exodus and the resurrection on we like it or not, because of continually Dave Smith Easter preach hope on a grand scale, the Christmas serving. Only then do we contemplate rising energy costs. It will be a smaller Ukiah story is a far quieter tale that “usually gets far more usage, and only the local community future, based not on grandiose money- attention than its role in the New Testament warrants,” must decide that usage because it is only as the Anglican bishop and biblical scholar N.T. our local community who knows and Wright has noted. cares about protection and preservation WHERE TO WRITE But there is the religious interest in the incarnation and the natural interest in birth. “The kingdom of peace comes through a child,” writes the German the- LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- ologian Jurgen Moltmann, “and liberation is bestowed Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State on the people who become as children: disarmingly The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX editor. All letters must include a clear name, Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, defenseless, disarming through their defenselessness, signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; and making others defenseless because they them- Letters chosen for publication are generally Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, selves are so disarming.” published in the order they are received, but ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. 576-2297. Berg's field representative in A naive view, perhaps, but surprisingly realistic shorter, concise letters are given prefer- (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 Ukiah office located at 311 N. State St, since the best defense often requires us to drop our ence.We publish most of the letters we Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax own defensiveness. This act of trust is made possible receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- number is 463-5773. E-mail to: assembly- by hope, which in turn is the precondition for reform, tion. Names will not be withheld for any ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; renewal and redemption. Without hope, none of it is reason. If we are aware that you are con- [email protected] (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- even worth trying. nected to a local organization or are an Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate elected official writing about the organiza- 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, E.J. Dionne Jr. began his twice-weekly op- tion or body on which you serve, that will Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart be included in your signature. If you want to Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375 ed column for The Washington Post in 1993. make it clear you are not speaking for that Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Email: [email protected]. In In 1996, it was syndicated by The organization, you should do so in your let- 20510. 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Pride Alliance Network Winter Flavor Festival set to start with Crab BILLBOARD Dinner Dance set for Jan. 12 and Wine Weekend on Jan. 25 The fifth annual Pride Alliance Network Winter Dinner Taste Mendocino, a Celebration of Mendocino’s Regional Dance will take place on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 6 to 11:30 Flavor Bounty, will kick off with a weekend of fresh shellfish Film on Huichol Spirituality at p.m., at the Saturday Afternoon Club. Admission will be on a and wine events beginning Friday, Jan. 25, on the Mendocino Grace Hudson Museum set for Jan. 5 sliding scale, of $10 to $25, with one soft drink or water free at Coast. In addition to wine and crab, the Regional Flavor Bounty admittance. The potluck dinner will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., offers tastings of locally-grown and produced products includ- “Huichol Sacred Pilgrimage to Wirikuta,” a 30-minute film and the dance will be held from 8 to 11:30, with music provid- ing wild mushrooms, chocolate and even seaweed. It all ends about the Huichol Indians of Mexico, will screen at Grace ed by DJ Diva Page Hodel. with the Alsace Varietals Festival in the Anderson Valley, Feb. Hudson Museum on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. The filmmaker, PAN will pride turkey, ham and vegetarian entree, and they 9 and 10, 2008. Tickets for the Jan. 25th Cioppino Dinner, Larain Matheson of Gualala, has worked with the Huichol peo- request that participants bring the rest, by last name: A-K, which cost $25 in advance, and the Jan. 26 Crab Cake Cook-off, ple and studied with their shaman teachers, most notably with snacks or salad; L-R, side dishes; and S-Z, snacks or dessert. which cost $55 in advance, are already available online at Guadalupe de la Cruz Rios. Matheson has also produced a CD The no-host bar will include Mendocino wine, soft drinks and www.MendocinoCoastClinics.org, and a Festival guide listing of traditional Huichol songs entitled “Kupuri: Huichol Songs sparkling and still waters. The Saturday Afternoon Club is all additional events will be published in the fall of 2007. and Music.” located at 107 S. Oak, in Ukiah. For more information and to For more information, click on “Events” at After the film audience members are invited to participate in RSVP, call PAN’s toll-free number 1-888-237-9873. www.GoMendo.com. a discussion with the filmmaker and browse “Radiant Visions: Huichol Indian Art,” the popular current exhibit at Grace Hudson Museum. A reception will follow the screening during paper photo editors edited all which copies of the film will be available for purchase. This Frame of the images, shot by both event is free to the public. professionals and amateurs. Matheson’s documentary film gives insight into the culture Continued from Page 3 The best images will be and spirituality of the Huichol people with a focus on their woven together with essays sacred annual pilgrimage to the distant desert, the place where gram, the journalism class and from leading writers in a the Peyote medicine cactus grows. This cactus is used in every nook and cranny in unique and evocative coffee Huichol ceremonial life to contact the spirit world. The film and between. table book, a website, a TV the exhibit offer rare glimpses into an indigenous culture that is When all was said and largely intact due to its remote location in Mexico’s Sierra show, and an exhibit. done, we all understood each According to Smolen “The Occidental mountains. other a little better and had “Radiant Visions,” the Museum exhibit that showcases the project dramatically change been educated on what really the way humanity sees itself complex, vibrant, and visionary art of the Huichol people, will happens on campus each day. be ending on Sunday, Jan. 13. The public is invited to go on Jan. and how each of us tells our The top images will appear in own stories.” The America at 5 to see the film, talk with the filmmaker, and experience this year’s yearbook, Huichol art while it is still available. Home book will be published slideshow and in upcoming by Running Press in March exhibits. 2008 and will offer the public Designs sought for Point Arena the ability to personalize their centennial commemorative seal More day books with customized cov- ers. The City of Point Arena celebrates 100 years as an incorpo- projects rated California City and its Centennial in 2008, and is seeking a unique commemorative Centennial Seal to be created for the Rick Smolen and David Try it yourself Cohen are now coming out occasion. This group assignment can Any person or entity is invited to enter the contest and more with “24-7,” a visual update of American life. They outfit- be carried out for a single than one entry may be submitted by one person. Entries will be family, a school class, three accepted until Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at 4 p.m. ted more than 1,000 photogra- phers with Olympus C-5050 best friends or anyone with Entry Forms are available at Coast Community Library on the desire to capture his or her Main Street in Point Arena and online at www.cityofpointare- digital cameras to shoot across the country. To learn more perspective about life. Just na.com, where all information about the Centennial Seal gather your group and map Contest will be available. about the project, check this Web site: www.america24- out key moments or events Information is also available by calling Point Arena City Hall that will happen during the at 882-2122. 7.com And then there’s the latest chosen time period. Plan for Smolen project where 100 those situations but be ready Mendocino Area Parks Association professional and thousands of to improvise as the day goes announces ‘Arts for the Parks’ amateur photographers were on. Try to capture close-ups, invited to send in images rep- overall scene setters, silhou- Mendocino Area Parks Association (MAPA) invites the pub- resenting what “Home” means the word ‘home’ means to McMansions to mobile ettes, portraits and action lic to enter their “Arts for the Parks” contest and help them to to them. The assignment took them and their answers tap homes, from tree houses to whether frozen or with a blur. “celebrate the beauty and diversity of our local State Parks.” place a few months ago during into a deep pool of emotions tenement slums, from ranches Combine your images in a Nearly fifty prizes are offered, including six grand prize cash the week of Sept. 17 to 23. and memories. Editorially, to old age homes, the public is slideshow with music or dis- awards totaling over $5000. Plus, winning artwork will be The result, which is expected America at Home aims to cap- invited to help document the play them on your wall and showcased in galleries and wineries through Mendocino to include several million pho- ture the emotions of home: the harmonies and paradoxes of pass your perspective on. County during a six-month, traveling show. tographs, will be the most distinctive rituals, intimate home life across America over Suzette Cook-Mankins is a On Friday, April 19, an Open House and Artist Reception extensive record of American moments and all the myriad a single seven-day period. 20 year veteran of photojour- will kick-off a weekend exhibit of all qualifying artwork. home life ever created. ways in which we work, play, The public uploaded their nalism, has a degree in jour- Winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet on Saturday, “The idea of ‘home’ is as learn, conduct our lives and images at nalism from UF and is the April 20. universal and deeply interact with friends, family www.MyAmericaAtHome.co ROP Photo Teacher at Ukiah Rules and entry forms can be obtained from Mendocino Area ingrained as that of ‘mother’ members (and pets!) as we m. High. Send comments, ques- Parks Association (MAPA), PO Box 1387, Mendocino, CA or ‘father,’” says Smolan. transform our dwellings into An international team of tions, requests to www.mizdig- 95460, by calling 937-4700, e-mail to [email protected], or visit- “Ask people to describe what our homes. From leading magazine and news- italsports.com ing the Web site at www.mendoparks.org. The contest is open to both professionals and amateurs, and the subject matter must be identified with one of the many State Parks in Mendocino County. Rocking Chairs Open Art Studio to meet on Mondays The Open Art Studio will be meeting at the Todd Grove Gifts Clubhouse on Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $3 for Jewelry members of Mendocino County Art Association, and $5 for non-members. No instruction is provided. Participants will need to bring their own supplies. This is run on a drop-in basis -- Torrone attend for as long as desired, and get inspiration from painting Italian Candy with fellow artists. Tables and chairs are available. For more information, call Lynn Cyrilla Crutcher at 391-5852 in case of Granzella’s any last minute changes. See’s Candy Fund Raiser Frame of Mind to perform Your Fun Store 1252 Airport Park Plaza in Caspar on Jan. 12 Ukiah 462-2660 Frame of Mind will perform at the Caspar Inn on Saturday, Behind Les Schwab Tire Jan. 12, at 9:30 p.m. Their music covers a variety of styles, including funk, rock, reggae, Latin, fusion, psychedelic, blues and more to make a style of their own. The Caspar Inn is locat- ed at 14957 Caspar Rd., in Caspar. The cover charge for the show will be $7. For more information about the band, check their web site at http://www.frameofmindlive.com. Hydroponic & Garden Supply Miss Mendocino County For All Your ceremony set for Jan. 12 Garden Needs The Miss Mendocino County Scholarship Association Inside & Outside invites the public to the 2008 Miss Mendocino County/ Miss North Coast/ Miss Northern Counties competition. The compe- Our Customers tition will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Ukiah High Become Our School Cafetorium, at 1000 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, at 7 p.m. The event will have Melissa Chaty, Miss California 2007, as Family the special guest before she departs for the Miss America com- 351-C Hastings Ave., Ukiah petition. Fax: 467-0900 Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP to Tel: 467-0400 Verna Jacobs, at 1300 Vista Verde Road, Ukiah, CA, 95482, or [email protected]. Tickets for a represent active and one chaper- one will be complimentary at the door; additional tickets will cost $15 each Sweet Saturdays to continue with ‘A Winter Wonderland at the Library’ On Nov. 3, at the Ukiah Public Library, more than 60 chil- dren and many parents attended the puppet play of “Jack and the Beanstalk;” the library will continue to host family-friendly events in the future. “A Winter Wonderland” is coming up on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 10:30 to noon. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy this morning when King Winter comes out to join in circle games, Read All and when children will be given an opportunity to make snow- man collages. A puppet play, story time and sweet treats are all About It! included in the event. Parents are invited to stay and enjoy the fun with their children. There is no charge. The Ukiah Kayla Meadows, kindergarten teacher, and Ina Gordon, chil- dren’s librarian, will be the presenters of this winter party that DAILY JOURNAL is co-sponsored by the Ukiah branch of the Mendocino County Public Library and River Oak Charter School. Staff from River Your Local Oak Charter School will be on hand to answer questions about Daily Newspaper! fall enrollment at the school. 6 – THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 SPORTS Editor: Anthony Dion, 468-3518 [email protected] LOCAL Sapp awaits possible suspension for bumping ref CALENDAR The Associated Press officiating crew for the situa- ed, a claim the seven-time Pro the team’s custom with the 35- Greg Aiello said Wednesday a ALAMEDA — Raiders’ tion which resulted in Bowl defensive lineman vehe- year-old veteran much of the decision should come by This week: defensive tackle Warren Sapp Oakland getting hit with four mently denies. season. He is expected to Friday. • Wed-Fri., UHS girls said on Wednesday he does unsportsmanlike conduct “Come on, I’ve never practice Thursday in anticipa- Sapp has had run-ins with varsity basketball in not expect to be suspended by penalties late in the first half, touched anybody in any tion of playing in Oakland’s officials in the past. Before a Novato Tourney the NFL after being ejected three on Sapp. shape, form or anything,” season finale against playoff- game against Washington in from last week’s 49-11 loss to After the game, referee Sapp said. “I’ve never been in bound San Diego. 2003, Sapp, then with Tampa • Wed.-Sat., UHS girls Jacksonville. Jerome Boger said Sapp a fight in this league. It’s not That could change if NFL Bay, reportedly bumped an about a fight.” official. Four days later he jv basketball in Speaking about the incident bumped umpire Garth commissioner Roger Goodell Sapp was given Wednesday was fined $50,000 for what Inderkum tourney for the first time, Sapp defend- DeFelice during the argument decides to penalize or suspend ed his actions and blamed the which was why he was eject- off by the Raiders, as has been • Sat., Mendocino Sapp. League spokesman See SAPP, Page 7 men’s basketball vs. Los Medanos @ 3 p.m. Sutton • Sat., Mendocino women’s basketball vs. Redwoods @ to come 5 p.m. Ukiah pillaged back COMMUNITY DIGEST to SF By JANIE McCAULEY Youth Soccer League AP Sports Writer Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer SAN FRANCISCO — League is holding there League Eddie Sutton is coming out of Membership Meeting January 22, retirement to replace Jessie 6:30 at the Consolidated Tribal Health (on North State St between Evans as San Francisco’s bas- Calpella and Redwood Valley) At ketball coach and will have a this meeting we will elect new shot at 800 wins after all. Board of Directors for the 2008 season, establish fee increases San adopt any changes to the Francisco ‘Eddie Constitution, By-Laws and/or announced General Procedures. This is an Sutton has open meeting for anyone to attend Wednesday and give feedback on how your night that agreed to season went. For further informa- tion please visit our web-site Evans was serve as uvysl.org or call the hotline at 467- taking “a 9797. leave of interim absence” head Mendo Volleyball for the rest workout of the sea- coach, The Mendo-Lake Spikers son and that effective Volleyball Club is hosting a work- the 71-year- out for girls interested in playing club volleyball on Saturday, old Sutton immediate- December 15 in the Mendocino would take College gym. Potential players ly and for ages 14 and up will drill and play over the from 10 am to noon; girls under will Dons on an the remain- go from noon to 2 pm. This is not interim a try-out, just a day to play and der of the check us out. Coaches will be on basis. hand to answer questions. There “Coach 2007-08 is no charge for this event. So Jessie come out and play! For more infor- season.’ mation call Ori @ 468-3163 or Evans has -USF Athletic 972-1128 or email opolky@hot- requested a mail.com leave of Director Debra absence for Gor-Mann High School the remain- Baseball Clinic der of the basketball The city of Ukiah and the Ukiah High Wildcats would like to season,” announce the beginning of regis- second-year tration for a baseball clinic super- USF athletic director Debra vised by UHS baseball coaching staff. This clinic is completely free Gore-Mann said in a state- and will be held every Tuesday, ment. “I have approved his Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. beginning request. Eddie Sutton has on December 4th. This clinic will File Photo agreed to serve as interim teach every aspect of the game, Ukiah High School Wildcat Ashley Lower attempts a basket earlier this season. On Friday, she was head coach, effective immedi- from hitting and base running to pitching and fielding and so much responsible for one point and seven of the Cats’ rebounds. ately and for the remainder of more. The clinic is open to boys the 2007-08 season.” ages 13-17 all the way through the Gore-Mann said she or end of January. someone from her staff would Ukiah girls fall short in Viking invasion be traveling with the team 2008 NULL, By RON HOUGHTON SULL signups ‘We played hard but gave up too many points off regularly in the near future to For the Daily Journal “lend my support to the stu- The Lady Wildcats struggled in turnovers in the first quarter. With a team like The sign-ups will be held on dent-athletes and to assist January 16th, 17th and Monday their first league game against the Montgomery, who was the League Co-champion last interim coach Sutton in any January 22nd from 6-8 p.m. in the Montgomery Vikings last Friday night, cafeteria at Yokayo School. year, you just can’t give them easy baskets.’ way I can.” Please bring Original Birth December 21st dropping the game 49- Sutton’s first game will be Certificate (No Copies) and 3 proof 37. -Ukiah Coach Randy Haralson Friday night at Weber State. of residency documents (current Ukiah was a bit rusty coming off a utility bill, drivers license, bank Sutton retired as Oklahoma statement, check book, car insur- two week break between games and State’s coach after the 2005- ance). was going up against one of the 06 season. He has 798 victo- strongest teams in the league. ries in 36 seasons as a Attention Coaches!! Consequently, the Lady Cats were work on some needed things but it hurt Top scorers for Ukiah were Carrie Reed with ten points and eight Division I coach at Creighton, only able to shoot 25% from the field us in the fact we didn’t seem game Arkansas, Kentucky and Coaches, make sure to report all during the first quarter garnering only ready to play a team like rebounds, Emily Houghton with six game scores online to udjs- points, six rebounds and four assists Oklahoma State. [email protected], ASAP. six points to the Viking’s thirteen. Montgomery.” When his victories at Tulsa “We played hard but gave up too In the second quarter, Ukiah and Hillary Ruddick six points, ten rebounds and one assist. Central High School and the many points off turnovers in the first improved their shooting ratio to 43% College of Southern Idaho are quarter” said Ukiah Coach, Randy and generated fifteen points to the Also scoring for Ukiah were: Carli included, Sutton won exactly INSIDE Haralson. “With a team like Vikings seventeen points; bringing the Montano: five points, one rebound, 1,000 games before retiring Montgomery, who was the League Co- score at half time to Ukiah 21 and Dakota Sanderson: four points, five from coaching in May 2006. champion last year, you just can’t give Montgomery 30. rebounds, Jessica Graham: three His retirement came about Padres sign Prior points, one rebound, one assist, Cassie three months after a drunken ...... Page 7 them easy baskets. Once the team set- The Wildcats continued to stay tled down we pretty much played them close on the Viking’s tail the second Baroni: two points, one rebound, and driving accident caused him even from that point on. I think the half, but were still edged out 19 points Ashley Lower: one point, seven to miss the Cowboys’ final 10 games of the 2005-06 season. two weeks between this game and our to 16 points bringing the final score rebounds. Randy Moss hits the Ukiah’s season to date record is Sutton pleaded no contest to last game hurt us and helped us at the Montgomery Vikings 49, Ukiah Lady record books Wildcats 37. seven wins and three losses. misdemeanor aggravated ...... Page 7 same time. It helped in allowing us to drunken driving and two other charges following the February 2006 car accident. Sutton reached the Final Four with Arkansas in 1978 and with Oklahoma State in Niners QB Hill misses practice with back spasms 1995 and 2004. He ranks fifth By GREG BEACHAM Minnesota on Dec. 9 when able, but Hill seemed confi- ‘My intent is to keep playing (next season). I on the all-time list for victo- AP Sports Writer Trent Dilfer, subbing for dent he’ll recover in time to ries among Division I coach- SANTA CLARA — injured first-stringer Alex make his third NFL start. felt significantly better this weekend, and es, trailing Texas Tech’s Bob Knight (896), Dean Smith Quarterback Shaun Hill Smith, sustained concussion. “Hopefully by the end of today I’ve continued to feel like I’ve improved. Hill took a hard hit late in (North Carolina, 879), missed the San Francisco the week, we have that under As long as I’m medically fine, my intent is to Adolph Rupp (Kentucky, 49ers’ practice Wednesday the first half against the control and we can go out 876) and Jim Phelan (Mt. St. with back spasms, and coach Buccaneers while scrambling, there and play,” Hill said. keep playing.’ Mary’s, Md., 830). Mike Nolan isn’t sure Hill and he missed one play before “Certainly because of how -Niners former Quarterback Trent Dilfer Evans, who had been under will play in Sunday’s season returning to lead the win. But long I’ve waited to play, I careful watch by Gore-Mann finale at Cleveland. Hill emerged from the game want to take advantage of snap while Hill recovered lot of studying the last two over the past year, was in his Hill, the sixth-year pro who with back spasms and bruised every opportunity.” from his hard hit against weeks.” fourth season at USF (4-8). hadn’t thrown an NFL pass ribs to go with the already-dis- If Hill can’t play, the 49ers Cincinnati. Nolan confirmed Dilfer is He was hired from Louisiana- until this month, has led the located index finger on his will turn over their offense to Weinke ran the first-team Lafayette in April 2004 to out for the season, though the replace fired coach Phil 49ers (5-10) to victories over throwing hand. Chris Weinke, the Heisman offense in Wednesday’s prac- Cincinnati and Tampa Bay in Trophy winner and former 49ers haven’t placed him on Mathews. The back spasms are Hill’s tice. injured reserve. Dilfer was hit their last two games. He got biggest concern heading into Carolina quarterback signed This month, the NCAA his first significant NFL action as a backup two weeks ago. “Each day I’m here, I hard by Minnesota’s Charles suspended Dons senior for- the game against the Browns. become more comfortable,” midway through a loss to Nolan said Hill was question- Weinke handed off on his only Weinke said. “It’s just been a See HILL, Page 7 See SUTTON, Page 7 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 – 7 Oft-injured Prior Erickson, Brown joins Padres face off first time By BERNIE WILSON By BERNIE WILSON disappeared when the Sun AP Sports Writer Devils learned they were AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO — Mack playing the Longhorns (9-3) SAN DIEGO — Mark Prior has a chance to revive his once- Brown and Dennis Erickson for the first time. promising career with his hometown San Diego Padres in have combined for 346 victo- Facing a storied program pitcher-friendly Petco Park. ries and three national cham- such as Texas is “really a shot The former ace agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract on pionships. They’ve been in the arm for Arizona State,” Wednesday, making him the second postoperative pitcher to friends for more than two Erickson said. “We haven’t join the Padres in less than a month. decades and usually spend got to that level yet, and that’s Prior’s career has been sidetracked by various injuries. He time together in the offseason what we’re trying to get. It’s missed the 2007 season with the Chicago Cubs after undergo- on coaching junkets and at not necessarily that you have ing surgery on his right shoulder April 24. He last pitched in clinics. to win the football game, but 2006, going 1-6 with a 7.21 ERA while being limited to nine On Thursday night, they’ll just to get on that stage and starts because of shoulder pain. coach against each other for get the chance to compete. Prior said it wouldn’t be fair to either side to have an option the first time when Erickson’s Our players have earned that. year in the deal, “knowing the uncertainties that lie ahead this No. 12 Arizona State Sun They’ve played with a great year. That said, I’m confident I’m going to get back on my feet Devils face Brown’s 17th- deal of resilience. I don’t and re-establish myself as a competitive pitcher in this league.” ranked Texas Longhorns in think we’re the most talented “I’m looking forward to this season,” he added. “I’m sure the Holiday Bowl. team in the country, but we’ve there are going to be some ups and downs, some bad starts and “It’s fun to be able to do it found ways to win. “Win or lose, it’s huge for good starts, but I think this is going to be a great summer.” in a setting like this, where it’s a bowl game,” said Erickson, our football program and The 27-year-old right-hander can earn another $4.5 million recruiting and things that are in performance bonuses, but it’s unlikely he’ll reach that total who led Arizona State to a 10- 2 record in his first season in going to happen for us in the because he doesn’t anticipate making his first start until mid-to- future,” he said. late May. Tempe. Brown, sitting a few feet Erickson is 158-67-1 in 19 “I think it’s a great day for the Padres and for Mark,” man- from Erickson at a news con- seasons at six schools, rank- ager Bud Black said. “It strengthens an already strong pitching ference Wednesday, saw an ing him ninth in victories staff. Whenever he’s able to take the mound, we feel we have opening a few minutes later. among active coaches. He an impact guy to step in and help our staff.” He leaned forward and said, won two national champi- If healthy, Prior would join a deep Padres rotation that “How about your game plan?” onships at Miami. He also includes NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy, 347-game “Well, I think with your coached for six seasons in the winner Greg Maddux and 6-foot-10 right-hander Chris Young speed, I was hoping rain, a NFL. (3.12 ERA). San Diego led the major leagues with a 3.70 ERA soggy field,” Erickson “We went into the season this season and came within one victory of its third consecutive answered. “That’s not there. without expectations,” said playoff berth. We’re going to throw it every Erickson, who bolted from his Earlier this month, the Padres agreed to a one-year deal with down.” second stint at Idaho to take left-hander Randy Wolf, who is coming off shoulder surgery in If there was any disap- the Sun Devils job. “We September. pointment in getting passed weren’t sure where we were Prior finished third in NL Cy Young Award voting in 2003, over by the BCS, it quickly his first full season in the big leagues, when he went 18-6 with See BROWN, Page 8 a 2.43 ERA. That October, Prior nearly pitched the Cubs to their first Polakovic wasn’t among World Series appearance since 1945. He took a 3-0 lead into the those players who received eighth inning against Florida in Game 6 of the NL champi- Sutton payments and said it would onship series before the Marlins rallied for eight runs and an 8- Continued from Page 6 appeal the suspension. 3 victory at Wrigley Field. Evans coached on Lute Florida also won Game 7 in Chicago and went on to beat the ward Vince Polakovic for 24 Olson’s staff at Arizona from New York Yankees in the World Series. games stemming from his par- 1988-97 and als o worked as “Mark Prior is a competitor and is working hard to regain the ticipation with a German an assistant at Minnesota, form that made him one of the great young pitchers in the national team in 2004. Texas, Wyoming, and San game,” Padres general manager Kevin Towers said. “We are The school said at the time that several members from the Diego State before joining the confident he is going to help us in our rotation this season. It’s Arizona staff. exciting that Mark is coming home to San Diego to pitch for the German national team received stipends deemed by \He helped lead the Padres.” Wildcats to a 25-9 record and Prior figures he still has much of his career ahead of him if the NCAA “above actual and necessary expenses.” San a national title in his ninth and See PRIOR, Page 8 Francisco contended that final season with Arizona.

——— ‘I know what Jim does in preparation, and all Hill HOSTLER’S FUTURE: Coach Mike Nolan claims he of our performances are based on everyone Continued from Page 6 doesn’t know what his future around us as well. My own (future) is based holds, so he’s not about to Gordon during a scramble, evaluate the job security of his on wins and losses, and Jim’s is based on ending the quarterback’s 14th coaching staff — not even the effectiveness of the offense.’ season and putting his future embattled offensive coordina- -Niners Coach Mike Nolan in question. tor Jim Hostler. “My intent is to keep play- “I know what Jim does in ing (next season),” said Dilfer, preparation, and all of our per- who signed a long-term con- formances are based on every- tract with San Francisco. “I one around us as well,” Nolan The 49ers’ 3,612 total yards Nolan will meet with felt significantly better this said when asked whether are 551 fewer than Buffalo, owner John York and his fam- Hostler should be blamed for ily next week to find out his weekend, and today I’ve con- the 31st-ranked unit, while the 49ers’ miserable offense future with the club. tinued to feel like I’ve San Francisco’s 2,247 yards ——— this season. “My own (future) passing are 254 behind the improved. As long as I’m is based on wins and losses, EXTRA POINTS: WR Bills. medically fine, my intent is to and Jim’s is based on the Arnaz Battle (ankle), RB San Francisco has showed keep playing.” effectiveness of the offense.” Frank Gore (ankle), CB San Francisco might pro- If that’s the case, San marginal improvement in the Marcus Hudson (knee), RB mote Drew Olson from the Francisco’s fifth offensive last five weeks after veteran Michael Robinson (shoulder) practice squad to add quarter- coordinator in five years could coach Ted Tollner was added and CB Shawntae Spencer backing depth for Sunday. be in trouble. to the staff to assist Hostler, (quadriceps) missed part of Receiver Arnaz Battle and Despite scoring 41 points but the Niners still rank last in Wednesday’s practice, while running back Michael during two straight victories, most of the NFL’s basic statis- veterans Larry Allen, Walt Robinson — both college San Francisco still has the tical measures of offense, Harris and Bryant Young all quarterbacks — have been the NFL’s lowest-ranked offense including third-down conver- sat out to rest. LB Jeff Ulbrich 49ers’ nominal third quarter- heading into the season finale sion percentage (31.6) and participated fully in practice back the last two weeks. at Cleveland. total first downs (209). despite two sprained ankles.

started jawing at officials. Sapp and defensive end Sapp Derrick Burgess were both Continued from Page 6 flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct penalties during the the league called “repeated arguments. Sapp kept talking violations of abusing offi- cials.” and then drew the third penal- Oakland coach Lane Kiffin ty and the ejection. Players said the Raiders had already and Kiffin said they were told been in contact with the NFL Sapp made contact with an over the latest incident. official. “We made contact,” Kiffin Sapp was not available for said. “I don’t think there’s comment after the game but anything to it.” denied the claim on Wednesday. The situation began late in “That’s what they’re trying the second quarter when to sneak in now, that, ’Oh, we Jacksonville right tackle Tony got him bumping him twice,’” Pashos was flagged for illegal Sapp said. “Bump who? It’s use of hands to the face. been four days. You can’t find Officials initially said the it (on film) in four days? They Raiders declined the penalty, got 20 cameras out there.” and the Jaguars lined up for a Sapp, who had to be 43-yard field goal attempt. restrained by teammates and Officials then said Oakland defensive line coach Keith would accept the penalty, Millard after being kicked out making it third-and-20 from of the game, said he was sur- the Raiders 35. prised and felt cheated by Jacksonville’s offense went being ejected for arguing with back on the field, but a few the officiating crew. AP photo seconds later, the officials Raiders star Warren Sapp faces a possible suspen- “It was all just words. I sion for allegedly pushing a referee called the first unsportsman- never put my hand on nobody, like conduct penalty on Sapp. never bumped nobody, never whipped somebody’s (butt). I SportsCenter for whipping That gave the Jaguars an auto- did anything,” Sapp said. “I should have beaten somebody some (butt). At least you get a matic first down, and Sapp felt like I should have up so at least they put you on little respect.” 8 – THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Randy Moss prefers 16-0 Sports in 2007 tries to get By HOWARD ULMAN Sunday, Brady launched the ball 60 yards AP Sports Writer toward Moss, who jumped between two Miami the bugs out of its system FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Randy Moss defenders. The ball glanced off cornerback ran downfield. The cornerback backpedaled. Will Allen’s hand, then hit Moss’ face mask By FRED LIEF Boatwright had yet to decide ledges in the ground. Now The play resulted in a huge gain. before falling incomplete. AP Sports Writer where he’s going to high he’s sitting not on a gold mine Hardly unusual for one of the best deep “There have been times when I’ve forced it They came off the lake and school. He’s 14. but a quarry that could yield threats in the NFL. and he caught it and it’s a great play,” Brady out of the night. Swarms of “Hmmm,” Louisville coach more than $2 billion worth of But this time the ball wasn’t where Moss said. “He’s always a big part of the plan. I’m flying critters descended with Rick Pitino said. “I’m not rocks. likes it best, in his hands. Instead, Laurence always trying to find ways to get him the ball. a fury on the Cleveland good enough to evaluate that “I’m just a small-town guy Maroney was lugging it for 51 yards and Moss ... You want to give him opportunities to make Indians and New York far ahead. Someday I might.” trying to get to the big was clearing the way in front of him in the those plays.” Yankees like a day of reckon- Youth — and we’re talking leagues,” the left-hander said. Patriots easy 28-7 win over the Dolphins last Brady was impressed with Moss’ ability ing. really young — was also “It’s beyond comprehension.” Sunday. when they first started practicing together. In The midges — or served on the Nebraska- Food and drink were “Go watch Moss block on that play,” New their first regular-season game, Moss had 183 Chironomus plumosus Kearney women’s basketball assuredly on the menu in England coach Bill Belichick said. “That’s not yards receiving, third most in his 10 seasons, (Linnaeus) for those keeping team. Coach Carol Russell sports this year. about getting any record. That’s about blocking and caught nine passes, with two touchdowns. score at home — all but exter- was a few minutes late for a The English soccer power a guy, trying to help your teammate make a big His numbers remained impressive as the minated the Yankees’hopes of game, but please forgive her: Chelsea warned that fans play and score. That’s what Randy Moss has season and the winning streak rolled on: eight reaching the World Series. She gave birth five hours ear- could be barred from games if been for us since Day 1.” games with at least 100 yards receiving and The bugs feasted on the lier. they persist in throwing celery The drive ended with Moss’ second touch- seven with at least two touchdowns. ample jowls of Yankee reliev- “I usually stand up for the on the field. The fans have down catch of the game and 21st of the year. His 92 receptions are third most in his er Joba Chamberlain as if they whole game,” she said after been singing obscene songs If he gets two more Saturday night, he’ll career. His 1,393 yards are 44 shy of his sec- had lucked into a seven- the 108-75 loss to North about celery for years, but break Jerry Rice’s NFL record of 22 in one sea- ond-highest total. course banquet of human Dakota. “But I didn’t have the club officials had enough once son, although Rice did it in 12 games in 1987, The number of distractions he’s caused? flesh. energy.” the veggies went airborne. a strike year. And if the Patriots beat the New Zero. Derek Jeter flailed his arms She was not the only preg- For Jonathan Papelbon’s York Giants, they’ll become the first team to “I’m not surprised,” Brady said. “I really try at shortstop, swatting away at nant woman with grit. Colleen bulldog, the cuisine of choice finish a season at 16-0. not to prejudge anybody or stereotype any- the pests. Catcher Jorge Pavelka induced early labor was rawhide. The Red Sox In his first year with the Patriots, Moss has body. I just kind of deal with them as I have in Posada visited the mound because her husband, a rabid closer had the ball from the shed his reputation as a selfish guy who takes my relationships with all the guys on the team. with insect repellant. After the Chicago Bears fan, had tickets last out of the World Series in plays off plays when the ball’s not thrown to Regardless of what people say about some- playoff game, a 2-1 win in 11 to the NFC title game. Dad his Mississippi home. Then him. body, oftentimes it’s very misleading.” innings by Cleveland, ento- did his part, though. He was Boss got hold of it. “If I break the record, I’m cool. If I don’t, In Minnesota, where Moss spent seven sea- mologists weighed in with there for delivery in his “He tore that thing to I’m cool,” he said. “Basically, what I’m saying sons, he was criticized by quarterback Daunte commentary. “Monsters of the Midway” pieces,” Papelbon told the is: I want to keep winning, the hell with the Culpepper and others for leaving the field with Yes, strange things were in shirt. Hattiesburg American. record.” 2 seconds left in a regular-season loss. He the air in 2007, unpredictable Bears fans clearly are a “Nobody knows that. I’ll keep They’re not just words. squirted an official with a water bottle in 1999, gusts and shifting currents hearty breed. Scott Wiese, an what’s left of it.” Since he was traded to New England during verbally abused corporate sponsors on a team blowing across sports. office-supply store worker, As for the drink, a the draft in April, Moss has drawn nothing but bus in 2001, and bumped a traffic control offi- Maybe this whirlwind by made a bar bet in Decatur, Ill. Nebraska veterinarian was praise from his coach and teammates for his cer with his car in 2002. Lake Erie, like some Biblical If his team lost the Super accused of injecting horses work on the field and in the weight room, and On Wednesday, Brady said, “He’s a great plague of locusts, was fore- Bowl, he’d change his name with vodka before races at for his pleasant, joking demeanor. guy and a great teammate and we’re all lucky shadowed a month earlier in to whoever led Indianapolis to Fonner Park. The charges The Patriots’ culture is just what he needed to have him.” Cincinnati. victory. were dropped and left unclear after two tumultuous years in Oakland where “We’re still learning from each other and Gabe Gross of the Well, the Colts won and was whether the horses pre- he battled injuries and indifference and said we’re still trying to understand situations and Milwaukee Brewers inexplic- Wiese began legal proceed- ferred the vodka with tonic he’d welcome a trade if the Raiders thought it read each other,” he added, “for him to really ably broke for third base on a ings to become Peyton and lime. would help them. Patriots veterans who know what I’m looking for and vice versa. It steal. Brewers manager Ned Manning. He should be thank- Elsewhere in the judicial enforce Belichick’s team-first demands won’t only leads to, hopefully, more success.” Yost, it turned out, had a mos- ful the Bears didn’t play the system, Mike Tyson served a let anyone draw attention to themselves. Rice has seen Moss develop from a flashy quito bite and started scratch- Chargers, and tight end one-day sentence in Arizona Moss even has dispensed with provocative star into a team player. ing. Third-base coach Nick Brandon Manumaleuna was for DUI. The former heavy- touchdown celebrations, pretty significant “He’s very intelligent,” said the man whose Leyva misread the gesticula- the MVP. weight champion ate sloppy because he once marked the occasion by pre- record might last just a few more days. “I think tions for the steal sign. “I think I represent all joes and read the book tending to moon the Green Bay crowd. This he just needed to grow up and mature and I “I looked up,” Yost said, Bears fans,” he said. “Not that “American Gangster” during season, he simply stretches his arms in front of think he has done that now and they love him “and saw Gabe coming and I’m saying they’re all idiots his stay. Like other inmates in him then moves them away from each other. in New England.” thought, ’What the heck is like me.” the open-air jail, he was oblig- “That’s basically me parting the defense,” As a rookie in 1998, Moss had 17 touch- going on.”’ No idiot, Matt White. He’s ated to wear pink underwear he said. down catches and the Vikings scored an NFL A lot of people wondered a journeyman pitcher trying to beneath his black-and-white Pretty subtle for an explosive athlete. record 556 points — a mark the Patriots would that very thing when they make it in the Dodger organi- stripes. Moss caught passes of at least 40 yards in break with six more points. But they lost the heard about Ryan Boatwright. zation. A few years ago, he And maybe in 2007 there seven of his 15 games. He’s made spectacular NFC title game to Atlanta. He’s a basketball star from bought 50 acres of land in was a lesson to be learned one-handed grabs. Even when Moss draws “I don’t try to live in the past,” he said. Aurora, Ill., and Southern Massachusetts from his aunt about perseverance in the face blanket coverage, Tom Brady figures his great So now, there’s the new Moss, the one who California coach Tim Floyd for $50,000. of grinding, utter defeat. speed and leaping ability give him an edge. takes pride in blocking on Maroney’s 51-yard offered him a scholarship. While poking around the because we did not give Midway through the fourth quarter last run. Nothing unusual there. But property he found stone up.”

a team like Arizona State in a bowl game,” Brown said. Brown “And we think that if we’ll do Continued from Page 7 our job, it can be one of the best bowl games in the coun- going to be. I sure as heck did- try this year. n’t know where we’re going “Unlike Arizona State, we to be. So for us to be 10-2 and did not end our season like we have the regular season that wanted to. It was not up to our we had is exciting for the fans, standards. We spent a full because they can see the light month trying to get back on at the end of the tunnel.” track. Again, we may play Brown is sixth overall in really well and not win, but career victories among active the guys have done everything coaching, going 188-99-1 in we’ve asked them to do out 24 seasons at three schools. here.” He guided the Longhorns to ASU junior Rudy the national title two seasons Carpenter threw for 3,015 ago. yards and 23 touchdowns, the The Sun Devils blew a shot fourth-highest in school histo- at a BCS bowl by losing to ry. Oregon and Southern Cal. “Arizona State is as bal- They are coming off a 20-17 anced and throws the ball as win over rival Arizona. Texas well as anybody we’ve is coming off a 38-30 loss to played,” Brown said. Texas A&M. “They’ve moved it against “We feel like it’s a blessing everybody and they move it for us to have a chance to play consistently well.”

Prior MENDO TRUCK ACCESSORIES Continued from Page 7 he can avoid injuries. “For unfortunate reasons, I just haven’t been healthy since the 2005 season,” he said. “2006 was not a good year, when I had shoulder problems. I feel I’ve got SUPERIOR things taken care of. I’m on a PROFESSIONAL good rehab program. I feel SERVICE I’ve got a lot of great years left.” 406 Talmage Rd., Ukiah Prior graduated from 462-4614 University of San Diego High School and was the second pick in the June 2001 draft, out of Southern California. He is 42-29 with a 3.51 ERA in five big league seasons. He became a free agent when the Cubs declined to Organics Publication Dates: The Ukiah offer him a 2008 contract & before the Dec. 13 deadline. & Prior said he received a Ukiah Daily Journal - January 6 DAILY JOURNAL wide range of offers, narrow- Hydroponics ing his choices to San Diego Call your Ukiah Daily Journal and Houston. “For obvious reasons, San Hopland online at ukiahdailyjournal.com representative to reserve your space Diego was the choice for me. I’m excited. There are so Advertising Space & Materials Deadline: many things that are right 13325 Hwy. 101 December 24th, 3:00 pm about coming home and play- 468-3500 ing for San Diego,” he said. 744-8300 TIME OUT THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 – 9 Editor: Chris Mccartney, 468-3524 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Johannes Kepler ending the season with 22 touchdown catches, Datebook: Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 (1571-1630), astronomer; Louis Pasteur (1822- an NFL record. 1895), biologist/chemist; Marlene Dietrich TODAY’S QUOTE: “Superstitions are Today is the 361st day of 2007 and the sixth granted sovereignty to Indonesia, after over (1901-1992), actress/singer; Cokie Roberts habits rather than beliefs.” -- Marlene Dietrich day of winter. three centuries of Dutch rule. (1943-), journalist, is 64; Gerard Depardieu TODAY’S FACT: Johannes Kepler’s laws TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1831, the HMS In 2002, North Korea announced it would (1948-), actor, is 59; Carson Palmer (1979-), on planetary motion were fundamental to Isaac Beagle, with naturalist Charles Darwin aboard, resume developing nuclear-grade plutonium football player, is 28. Newton’s gravitational theories. set sail from Great Britain. and ordered U.N. inspectors to leave the coun- TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1987, football star TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon In 1949, the Netherlands’ Queen Juliana try. Jerry Rice caught two passes for touchdowns, (Dec. 23) and last quarter (Dec. 31).

atmosphere that invites reci- meaningful way, you will step filled at this time, especially if does move mountains and will procity. You have always to the forefront. In performing you have the motivation and do so for you if you remain ASTROGRAPH known that when you give, your good deed, the points perseverance to see it through. confident. Don't let anyone you get far more back in you score will actually help It is in your ballpark, and you alter your pleasant attitude, return. you. are at bat. Play well. because pessimists will By Bernice Bede Osol PISCES (Feb. 20-March GEMINI (May 21-June VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. attempt to rain on your parade. 20) -- You will be luckier 20) -- Although things look 22) -- Being serious-minded SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- working with partners than on tough, you are in a fortunate about the events of the day Dec. 21) -- Good earning con- your own. You can use this cycle where good things will will make you successful and ditions are prevalent at this lifelong friends. innate knowledge to your ben- happen in a least expected everything will go your way. time and will be more gratify- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- efit in ways that will accom- manner. Keep an eye peeled Once accomplished, your ing than usual. Be perseverant Jan. 19) -- A vexing problem plish your goals. for possible opportunities. sobriety will turn into light- when you pursue a particular is resolvable by making it ARIES (March 21-April CANCER (June 21-July heartedness. objective, and keep moving your primary objective. 19) -- Your recent efforts have 22) -- Happy news is coming LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) steadily forward at all times. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 Although it will look over- not gone unnoticed or unap- your way from a dear friend -- Someone you've helped in Know where to look for Both lighthearted interests whelming, once you start to preciated. That to which you who is extremely fond of you the past is now in the position romance, and you'll find it. and serious ones will be mak- focus, it will turn out to be are truly entitled will be paid and has your best interests at to return the favor and is anx- Astro-Graph Matchmaker ing some happy changes in much simpler than you first at this point in time in larger heart. He or she has pulled ious to reciprocate. This per- instantly reveals which signs your life in the year ahead, but imagined. measure than you ever something off that you have son wants you to tell him or are romantically perfect for perhaps the most significant AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- thought possible. been hoping would happen. her how this can be accom- you. Send for yours by mailing alterations will be made in Feb. 19) -- By unselfishly giv- TAURUS (April 20-May LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- plished. $3 to Matchmaker, c/o this your social life. Several new ing your time and talents to 20) -- When you realize that One of your financial interests SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. newspaper, P.O. Box 167, acquaintances will become others, you will create an you can help a friend in a truly or big ambitions can be ful- 22) -- Positive expectancy Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Classified keep you on the right track. 468-3500

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THE LEARNING CHALLENGER by Robert Barnett

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

CHAOS GRID THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 10 20 6 22 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion GTNT 20 6 8 16 Unscramble these four Jumbles, EEOO one letter to each square, 16 8 8 6 to form four ordinary words. SUHM 20 8 18 16 HRML HOTBO CLUE: A WOODWARD ORDER GRID 52 ©2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 16 52 All Rights Reserved. L 10 52 G SERCS 8 52 U 6 52 M 52 52 52 52 52 12/27/2007 DECODED MESSAGE: SAROUE

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66 21 26 57 URCH A: A “ ” 39 44 39 48 IN&F (Answers tomorrow) 38 47 40 45 Jumbles: JEWEL FLOUR MOHAIR FELLOW OUND Yesterday’s 27 58 65 20 Answer: When Mom saw the toddler’s art, she was — LING “OFF THE WALL” 12/26/2007 Sixth grader is tired of schooltime harrasment by peers

Dear Annie: I am in the sixth grade, and goals in life was to instill good, solid religious buried next to his first wife. I wanted to pass other kids make fun of me. Last week, I didn’t values in her children. This is an admirable along a suggestion, since this is also a concern go to school because I had a headache. I’m sure ANNIE’S MAILBOX thing. The problem is the way she carried out of mine. it’s stress and it’s making me afraid and affect- this goal. It was nothing short of stifling. My husband also has two crypts, one of ing my schoolwork. By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar I cannot recall any single thing in my life which his first wife is now buried in. I did not It started in the first grade. I don’t know that turned me off to religion more than my want to be left out in the cold either, so here is why, but they “just felt like it.” Last year was mother’s efforts. Why can’t parents realize that what we decided to do. When my husband Dear Stressed: These classmates are bully- the worst of my life. The kids called me (get shoving religion down the throats of their chil- dies, his body will be put in the crypt next to ready for a list) fat, stupid, idiot, dumb, worth- ing you, and you have the right to make it stop. dren will only make them want to run from it? Talk to your mother. She needs to know. Then his first wife. When I die, I will be cremated less, that I am not fit to live and so many other After much counseling, I am now able to say both of you should talk to the principal and and my ashes will be put inside my husband’s things, I lost count. that my faith is strong, but it is in spite of my school counselor. (If your mother cannot go coffin. This way, my husband is near his first One of those girls said in front of the only mother, not because of her. -- Religiously with you, do it by yourself.) You are obviously wife and she is not alone, and my remains will two friends I have, “Wow, you finally got some Scarred a smart girl, and we can sense a great deal of be in the same coffin with my husband so we friends in what? Five years?” I thought I would Dear Scarred: The best way to instill reli- strength inside. You also have two loyal friends will be together. just curl up and die. But my friends said they gious values in one’s children is to set a good didn’t care what anyone said. who will stand by you, so please do this, not I am content with this solution and hope example at home and let them see that you live My mom works long hours and always only for yourself, but for other girls who are your reader will be, too. -- Feeling Better in what you preach. Forcing religion on a child comes home tired, so I don’t want to burden being bullied. You can get more information Sarasota invariably creates a backlash, as you have so her with what is happening at school. I am 11 and suggestions through stopbullyingnow.com Dear Sarasota: astutely pointed out. Wise parents know that Although you are content to and don’t think I can take it much longer. and bullyonline.org. be in your husband’s coffin, next to his first Please help. -- Stressed Out in Texas Dear Annie: One of my mother’s main children are more drawn to what provides com- fort and a sense of belonging. wife, this is not a feasible option for all spous- Dear Annie: I read the letter from “This es. Many suggested the husband be cremated THURSDAY EVENING Violet is Blue,” whose husband plans to be as a way to be in two places at the same time. 12/27/07 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 BROADCAST CHANNELS C News Friends $ Friends $ Seinfeld Movie: ((( “Ice Age” (2002) $% Ten O’clock News (N) Seinfeld $ E News (N) Extra (N) Hollywood Name Earl 30 Rock The Office Scrubs $ (:01) ER “City of Mercy” News (N) F News (N) % Eye-Bay Judge J. 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924-07 LOST & HELP HELP HELP 912-07 898-07 12-27/07,1-3,10/08 FOUND WANTED WANTED WANTED Notice of Trustee's Sale 12-13,20,27/07,1-3/08 12-18,22,27/07, 1-1/08 30 120 120 120 Trustee Sale No. 722191CA Loan No. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FT BRAGG, Part BUS DRIVER time subcontractor 0695459107 Title Order No. M714226. BOARD FOR CHANGE OF NAME The best job you YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF Case No. SCUK CVPT ‘07 50459 wanted. Call Pat for SPECIAL NOTICE OF LAWSUIT never thought of. TRUST DATED 5/17/2005. UNLESS YOU SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, info (707)476-8874 Really. You like peo- (Pursuant to Labor Code Section 3716 and TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, Court House, ple. You enjoy driv- ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AT A Code of Civil Procedure Section 412.20) ADMINISTRATOR Come Join Ukiah, CA 95482 ing. And you don’t PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- After I opened all my Mountain View Our Team WCAB No. SFO 479585 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION want to be stuck in TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEED- presents and ate a Senior Housing Now accepting To: DEFENDANT, ILLEGALLY UNINSURED OF: Lynn Sharlene Bennett some windowless INGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- big dinner I thought Operator applications for TACT A LAWYER. On 1/16/2008 at 10:00 AM EMPLOYER: building all day. Have THE COURT FINDS that Petitioner(s) Lynn why not go over to has an opening for California Reconveyance Company as the AVISO: A ud le estan demandando. Le you considered being Sharlene Bennett has/have filed a Petition Grace Hudson an experienced SURVEILLANCE duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to corte puede expedir una decision que le a bus driver? Mendo- for Change of Applicant(s)’ name FROM School and see what Administrator at DIRECTOR Deed of Trust, recorded on 05/27/2005, Book afecte sin que se le escuche a menos que cino Transit Authority Lynn Sharlene Bennett others got for Christ- Mountain View, an , Page , Instrument 2005-11480, of official ud actue pronto. Lea la siguiente inform- has a FT opening. records in the Office of the Recorder of Men- TO Lynn Sharlene Woodward mas. Big mistake. assisted living and Coyote Valley You must have a val- docino County, California, executed by: Omar cion. THE COURT ORDERS All people interested Now instead of being memory care com- Shodakai Casino id driver’s license, a Aguilar, an unmarried man, as Trustor, Long DEFENDANT: Micah Setnik in this matter appear before this court to show able to play with my munity located in 7751 N. State St. clean driving record, Beach Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, APPLICANT(S): Paul Locza cause why this application for change of toys I am in the Ukiah Ukiah. For more Redwood Valley will sell at public auction sale to the highest possess excellent NOTICE name should not be granted on: shelter. I am a young information and M-F 9-5 EOE bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a customer service 1) A lawsuit, the attached Application for Ad- HEARING DATE: Jan. 11, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. male Fox Terrier who to apply for this 707-467-4752 state or national bank, a cashier’s check skills & a solid work judication of Claim, has been filed with the in Dept E, located at Court House, 100 N. want to go home! position, go to drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a ethic. Must be able to State Street, Ukiah, California 95482 Come to the shelter if www.smirecruiter.com Criminal Defense cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal Workers Compensation Appeals Board communicate effec- savings and loan association, savings associ- you lost me or any and reference Job Attorney: Local against you as the named defendant by the Dated: Dec. 3, 2007 tively both orally & in ation, or savings bank specified in section dog. 298 Plant Rd or Code ID #2820 or criminal defense firm above-named applicant(s). /s/ Richard J. Henderson writing in English. 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to call Sage 467-6453 fax: 503-485-1113 seeks associate 10- You may seek the advice of an attorney in RICHARD J. HENDERSON Work will be in the do business in this state. Sale will be held by and reference Job 20hrs/wk for appear- any matter connected with this lawsuit and Judge of the Superior Court FOUND Female Lab Ukiah/Willits/Layton- the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of Code ID #2820. EOE ances, client consul- all right, title, and interest conveyed to and such attorney should be consulted promptly mix, reddish coat, ville/Rdwd Vly area tations, etc. Existing now held by the trustee in the hereinafter de- very friendly. Found Back office position driving bus & cab. so that your response may be filed and en- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE office a plus. Fax scribed property under and pursuant the near Confusion Hill. available to assist This position is a tered in a timely fashion. resume to 707- Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but 914-07 Approx. 6yrs old. MD in busy medical guaranteed 32 hours without covenant or warranty, expressed or You may also request assistance/informa- 571-5521 12-13,20,27/07,1- 927-07 485-0123 office, MA pref. but per week. Pay range implied, regarding title, possession, or en- tion from an Information and Assistance Offi- 3/08 12-20,27/07, not req. F/T. Send cumbrances, to pay the remaining principal cer of the Division of Workers’ Compensation - $11.48 to $15.64 Ukiah FICTITIOUS resume to 246 Hospital sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of 1-3,10/08 per hour. Paid train- (see telephone directory). Dr. Ukiah, Ca 95482 Daily Journal Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charg- BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS ing program and ex- 2) An Answer to the Application must be filed BOOKKEEPER 590 S. School St. es and expenses of the trustee for the total STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME cellent benefits. and served within six days of the service of File No.: 2007-F0807 F/T Bookkeeping amount (at the time of the initial publication of STATEMENT Apply at MTA DISTRICT the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to the Application pursuant to Appeals Board THE FOLLOWING I had a great idea to position avail. w/ 241 Plant Road, PERSON(S) IS File No.: 2007-F0827 be set forth below. The amount may be great- rules; therefore, your written response must get some extra work busy Property Mgt. Ukiah. This position MANAGER (ARE) DOING BUSI- er on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the be filed with the Appeals Board promptly; a THE FOLLOWING and use my earning company. Must be NESS AS: will remain open main entrance to the Mendocino County letter or phone call will not protect your inter- PERSON(S) IS to buy gifts for my computer literate, Multitask position. Courthouse, 100 North State Street, Ukiah 38 NORTH WINE until filled. EOE (ARE) DOING BUSI- friends. I heard the detail oriented, able Applicant must CA Legal Description: As more fully described ests. CELLARS CASE MANAGER NESS AS: county was hiring, so to multi-task & pos- possess sales, in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid bal- 3) You ill be served with a Notice(s) of 12901 Old River F/T in Ukiah, to help MENDO LOVE off I went to the Ad- sess strong organi- service, & computer ance and other charges: $297,926.88 (esti- Hearing and must appear at all hearings or Road the elderly avoid mated) Street address and other common min Building on Low zational skills. At skills. Must have conferences. After such hearing, even ab- Hopland, CA 95449 192 Kuki Ln. nursing home place- designation of the real property: 487 Ford St, Gap Rd. to put in an least 2 yrs. previ- clean DMV & sent your appearance, a decision may be FETZER VINE- Ukiah, CA 95482 ment. MSW pref’d; Ukiah, CA 95482 APN 002-134-06 The un- YARDS application. Did you ous office experi- vehicle. FT/with made and an award of compensation ben- Dustin William or BSW or related dersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for 12901 Old River know the county ence required. benefit package. efits may issue against you. The award Crumrine degree w/case mgmt any incorrectness of the street address and Road (PO Box 611) does not hire dogs? Following benefits Pick up other common designation, if any, shown 1813 S. Dora St. exp. Competitive could result in the garnishment of your Hopland, CA 95449 available: 401k, application at front herein. The property heretofore described is Now I am in the wages, taking of your money or property This business is con- Ukiah, CA 95482 health insurance, sal. & exc. benefits. being sold “as is”. Date: 12/26/2007 California Ukiah shelter. I am a desk or fax resume ducted by a Corpo- This business is con- Resume, Cov. Ltr. to Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) or other relief. young female brindle paid vacation, holi- to 707-468-5780. ration. State of in- MSSP, 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- If the Appeals Board makes an award ducted by an Individ- Pitbull. Please come days & more. Sal- For information corporation: Cali- 301 S. State St. 1965 or www.priorityposting.com California against you, your house or other dwelling ual. The registrant and find me at 298 ary $14-$16hr. DOE call 468-3534 fornia. The registrant Ukiah 95482 EOE Reconveyance Company is a debt collector or other property may be taken to satisfy commenced to trans- Plant Rd or call Sage Please submit re- attempting to collect a debt. Any information commenced to trans- sume’ & cover letter that award in a non-judicial sale, with no act business under act business under 467-6453 obtained will be used for that purpose. Debor- to sisrael@selzer exemptions from execution. the fictitious business the fictitious business ah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale realty.com or mail to Avenue Mail Stop N 11 06 12 Chatsworth, CA A lien may also be imposed upon your name or names listed name or names listed Realty World 91311 P346302 12/27, 1/3, 01/10/2008 property without further hearing and be- above on July 1992. above on Dec. 19, Selzer Realty Property fore the issuance of an award. Endorsed-Filed on 2007. Endorsed-Filed WANTED 12/12/2007 at the Management at 4) You must notify the Appeals Board of the on Dec. 19, 2007 at 350 E. Gobbi St. 903-07 Mendocino County proper address for the service of official and the Mendocino Coun- Ukiah. CA 95482 Experienced salesperson 12-21,22,23,24,25,26,27/07 Clerks Office. papers and notify the Appeals Board of any I was found in Red- Please No Phone Calls! PUBLIC NOTICE /s/Sandy O’Ferrall ty Clerks Office. to sell special sections changes in that address. Request for Proposal (RFP) SS-07-4 SANDY O’FERRALL /s/Dustin Crumrine wood Valley on Jen- and targeted pubs for TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPLIANCE Mendocino County Mendocino County Emergency Shelter Care DUSTIN CRUMRINE kins Rd. after being Health & Human local print media INTERESTS! Program attacked by some Services Agency, This contracted position The Mendocino County Health & Human Issued by: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION dogs, just before Social Services Branch. Currently Services Agency/Social Services Branch is APPEALS BOARD Christmas. I am kind has an appealing Name and Address of Appeals Board: Sell It Fast recruiting for: soliciting proposals from qualified agencies to of beat up and sure •Social Worker compensation . provide emergency shelter care for any child WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS With would like to go Asst II from birth to eighteen who is in the county’s BOARD, 455 Golden Gate Ave, 2nd Floor, •Social Worker III Ukiah home. I am a big Submit resume to care and who requires emergency shelter. A San Francisco, CA 94102 •Social Worker IV •Employment & Sue Whitman copy of the RFP may be picked up at the COMPLETED BY: Daily male Hound and very sweet. I sure did not Training Ukiah Daily Journal Mendocino County Department of Social Name and Address of Applicant’s attorney, Journal Supervisor Services Branch office at 727 South State Representative (or Applicant if acting without start the fight. (Fort Bragg Only) 590 S. School St. Street, Ukiah, CA. Questions regarding the Attorney/Representative): Classifieds Please come to the For further info go to: Ukiah, CA 95482 RFP should be sent to Polly Palecek at PO www.mss.ca.gov to: Leon R. Reich, Esq. Ukiah Shelter at 298 Box 839, Ukiah, CA, 95482 or by email to Pa- “Career Opportuni- Fax resume to: 707.462.0710 Plant Rd or call Sage ties” or call the job [email protected]. To have the RFP mailed, 4300 Redwood Hwy, Suite 100, San Rafael, CA 94903 (415)472-7416 at 467-6453 line: (707) 467-5866. email: [email protected] call (707) 468-3381. All Close 01/11/08. 12- THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 711.05 feet; Storage: 29,947 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 64 cfs Outflow: 62 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .038 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .43 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .014 ppm (.25 ppm) Shoppers 2008 looms as a year Continued from Page 1 of reckoning on state’s cashing in on deals. Cashier Andrea Binney found the day to be much less busy then she serious prison crowding expected as there were By DON THOMPSON prisons has capacity for “hardly any returns all day.” Associated Press Writer 100,000 inmates but is now Asked if the low return SACRAMENTO — The overflowing with more than turnout would affect how crisis-fueled momentum that 172,000. Wal-Mart handles the produced a nearly $8 billion Machado, who leads the situation next year, prison-spending plan earlier state Senate’s prison oversight Penavaroff said, “It will this year has lost some of its efforts, is critical of corrections probably stay the same next steam, leaving the state vulner- officials for moving too slowly year. It’s mandatory.” able to federal judges ordering to adopt parole reforms and Across town at Freedom an early release of inmates. other provisions in a $7.8 bil- Skate Shop, owner Justin California has fallen behind lion prison- and jail-building Capri looked over stacks of in its race to relieve the over- program. It was approved by paperwork from the previous crowded conditions in its state the Legislature in April and week’s sales in preparation prisons by adding thousands of subsequently signed by Gov. for heavy traffic in the store - cells, and time is running out to Arnold Schwarze-negger. - and not just returns. produce results. The corrections department “There’s always a ton of A special panel of federal originally projected it could returns and gift certificates in judges will decide in 2008 have the first new cellblocks here today,” Capri explained. MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal whether the state should be built by early 2009, but now “That’s pretty much our Customers Deborah and Cecil Howe return a movie to cashier Andrea Binney forced to address its over- projects construction will take thing.” Wednesday at Wal-Mart. The couple each received the same film as a Christmas crowding by releasing some an extra year. Capri explained that for gift. prisoners early. One reason is that lawmak- Freedom, the day after “This is a chain of broken ers did not give the department Christmas is typically more confirmed as the store had With 10 years experience “There have been years promises,” state Sen. Mike the fast-track authority it of a day for shoppers to only one customer who came in Ukiah, Capri said he where we’ve had nothing on Machado, D-Linden, said of the requested, said Deborah Hysen, redeem gift certificates than a in for a return with the rest of survived many different day- the racks after Christmas, so state’s construction and parole the department’s chief deputy day to return items. He said the store remaining busy with after Christmas situations, this year we’re lucky to have delays. “I think the court is secretary for facility planning he noticed that gift certificate shoppers crowding the racks including empty racks and things left,” he said. going to look at it and say, and construction management. sales were popular this and cashing in on sales. stores packed with customers According to Reuters, ‘There’s no commitment here In addition, the original cell- Christmas and he was “It’s really been business looking for hard-to-find retail sales rose 3.6 percent in to do anything.”’ block designs had to be expecting a steady stream of as usual, for the most part,” clothing. But recently it’s holiday shopping this year, A three-judge panel was cre- redrawn to include more space shoppers coming in most of Capri said. “There’s not a lot been more of the same as which was boosted by a late- ated in July by federal courts in for rehabilitation programs, and the day. of people coming in and he’s seen day-after Christmas season spending surge. Sacramento and San Francisco, the department is adding more At 10 a.m. Wednesday, demanding their money shopping continue to gain Zack Sampsel can be reached and is charged with solving a high-security cells. Capri’s beliefs were back.” popularity as returns dwindle. at [email protected]. problem that has eluded law- Building at some prisons makers and state prison offi- will require extensive infra- cials for years. structure upgrades, such as The judges plan an initial extending water and sewer mightiest earthquake in 40 years, killed around 230,000 people lines, projects that take extra in 12 Indian Ocean nations, just under half of them in the trial to decide if crowding is Briefly delaying efforts to improve time and money. Indonesian province of Aceh on Sumatra island. inmate medical services and The department also is Coastal communities in Sri Lanka and India lost some Continued from Page 2 mental health care. If they find reconsidering its plan to add the 45,000 people between them. The waves also crashed into that to be the case, they would cells within each prison’s tourist resorts in southern Thailand, killing more than 5,000, conduct a second trial to decide secure perimeter because it of a remote mountain area, then airlifted her to a hospital. half of them foreign vacationers. Francesca Lewis, wearing a neck brace and with one arm how to release inmates to appears quicker and cheaper to The disaster overwhelmed authorities in Aceh, where bodies relieve the crowding. build most of the lower-security bandaged, met with her parents at a hospital in the town of littered devastated neighborhoods for weeks. Most victims were David, capital of Chiriqui province. They also could cap the housing outside the main prison never formally identified and tens of thousands were buried in prison population, perhaps walls, Hysen said. Michael Klein, a prominent California businessman, and his mass graves. 13-year-old daughter Talia — a friend of Francesca — were keeping thousands of convicts “Glitches, hiccups, delays — killed in Sunday’s crash near the jungle-flanked slopes of the at county jails that, in many I wouldn’t characterize it in that Baru volcano, 270 miles west of the capital, Panama City. The Retailers usher in post-Christmas cases, have their own space fashion,” she said. “They are Panamanian pilot, Edwin Lasso, 23, was also killed. business with deep discounts crunch. Conservative state law- just dates that were unrealistic Francesca was in stable condition at a private hospital with makers who support the build- in some cases.” hypothermia, contusions and muscle injuries, and does not NEW YORK (AP) — With the 2007 run-up to Christmas ing program say they plan to The law provides money to remember much about the crash, said Samuel Catta, the doctor boosted by a last-minute sales surge, retailers are putting an fight any decision to let prison- build cellblocks at existing pris- treating her. “She lost consciousness, and she only remembers extra emphasis on after-Christmas discounts, hoping bargain ers out on the street before they ons to hold an additional 16,000 (the plane) falling into a cloud, and then she saw trees,” said shoppers and gift-card splurgers can enrich stores’ holidays. have served their full sentences. inmates, and new mini-prisons Catta, who is treating the girl. He said the girl will probably Target Corp., the nation’s No. 2 retailer, warned late Monday “These three justices want to called “re-entry centers” for remain hospitalized for at least a week. that its same-store sales might decline for December, while a release prisoners early. I don’t another 16,000 inmates who are broad gauge of consumer spending released by Mastercard Inc., see any doubt about it,” said nearing release. which includes estimates for spending by check and cash, state Assemblyman Todd Police: More than 30 people killed showed a modest 2.4 percent increase for the holiday season. Spitzer, R-Orange, who chairs in Nigeria fuel pipeline fire So stores tried to position themselves to extend the holiday the Assembly Select season. Toys “R” Us Inc. is offering such deals as 40 percent Committee on Prison IGBAGBON, Nigeria (AP) — A ruptured gasoline pipeline price cuts on all MP3 and iPod accessories. Macy’s Inc. is offer- Construction and Operations. exploded in flames, killing at least 34 people near Nigeria’s ing 50 percent to 75 percent off cashmere sweaters, while Saks Spitzer also opposes a plan main city of Lagos as they tried to scoop fuel from the gushing THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE Fifth Ave. has cut prices on fur coats by 40 percent to 60 per- by Department of Corrections DEEP (PG) (1050 130 420) 710 950 leak, police said Wednesday. A witness said he saw 40 bodies. cent. Online stores were also slashing prices further to get rid of and Rehabilitation Secretary NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF The government blamed criminal gangs breaking into SECRETS (PG) # (1030 125 425) 730 1030 holiday leftovers. Potterybarn.com is having a post-Christmas James Tilton to free nonviolent, I AM LEGEND (PG-13) (1120 205 450) 740 pipelines. The explosion, on a line that carries imported gaso- 1025 sale that will offer 60 percent discounts on holiday decor and 50 well-behaved ex-convicts from ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) (1030 line from the Lagos port to inland depots, occurred Tuesday percent price cuts on rugs. 1255 315 535) 755 1015 parole after six months instead CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR (R) - ID REQ'D # morning at Igbagbon, a village near Lagos. It was a stretch of of the usual three years. (1100 140 415) 700 940 pipeline in remote swamp waters, and news of the fire only fil- P.S. I LOVE YOU (PG-13) (1045 135 435) 745 Ending supervision early 1035 tered out Wednesday morning. Philadelphia transit officer helps deliver means fewer ex-convicts would Times For 12/27 ©2007 A charred swathe of bush littered with hundreds of burned special Christmas present — a baby girl be sent back to state prison for and unburned jerry cans and buckets was all that remained of PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Transit officer Steven Rocher got parole violations. It’s the first in the disaster site on Wednesday after firefighters put out the up before dawn on Christmas to deliver a few more presents to a series of parole changes that Watch Repair blaze and engineers clamped the rupture. his mother’s house. He ended up delivering a very special gift national experts say is critical to indeed. Rocher, 51, a police sergeant with the Southeastern reducing California’s prison Prayers, drills held to remember Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, was driving through population. “You don’t change Asian tsunami of 3 years ago North Philadelphia on Tuesday when he heard a woman your policy to appease ultralib- Need a watch battery scream. eral judges when we’re going to or watch band? CALANG, Indonesia (AP) — Survivors prayed at mass The woman was lying on the sidewalk near a bus stop, about take this to the (more conserva- graves and mosques Wednesday to mark the third anniversary to give birth, and he saw a man tugging at her clothes. tive) Supreme Court,” Spitzer Stop By today... of the Asian tsunami, while warning sirens sent hundreds flee- “As I got closer, he says to me, ‘Help me, please!”’ Rocher said, predicting an extended ing beaches during a drill to test an alert network established said. legal fight if the three judges D. William Jewelers since the disaster. Rocher, a transit officer for two decades, said employees get decide to release inmates early. Pear Tree Center The waves on the morning of Dec. 26, 2004, spawned by the annual CPR training “but nothing about delivering babies.” . The state’s network of 33 462-4636 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 2007 -15 You Didn’t Get What You Wanted For X-mas FIX IT!

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