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7 58551 69301 0 WEDNESDAY Nov. 28, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 16 pages, Volume 149 Number 233 email: [email protected] AG’s Office to take charge of marijuana case DA says she’s turning over marijuana cultivation case involving tion since Nov. 15, when sheriff’s finances. stances and background,” the letter Mendocino County District deputies entered her home with Young has not been arrested or said. “The employee received no case to avoid appearance of Attorney’s Office employee Sherilyn Young’s consent and found 39 formally charged, and the case special treatment.” impropriety in matter Young will be turned over to the pounds of dried marijuana in the remains under investigation. According to the letter, Lintott is involving her employee California Attorney General’s house, said Sheriff’s Lt. Kurt According to the letter, written by turning over the case to the Attorney Office, District Attorney Meredith Smallcomb. Lintott and Sheriff Tom Allman, an General’s Office to avoid any By BEN BROWN Lintott said in a letter to The Daily Young has been an employee of arrest was not necessary. appearance of impropriety. The Daily Journal Journal. the DA’s Office for two years. She is “This practice is the same for Ben Brown can be reached at Investigation and prosecution of a Young has been under investiga- in charge of managing the office’s other suspects with similar circum- [email protected]

AT LAKE MENDOCINO, LAKE BED GROWS AS WATER LEVEL DROPS UKIAH CITY COUNCIL City yard Dry cameras on hold By ZACK SAMPSEL lake The Daily Journal By BEN BROWN It appears Big Brother won’t be watch- The Daily Journal ing at the Ukiah Corporation Yard just As Mendocino County settles yet. into a fall with clear skies and During a special meeting Monday, the warm daytime temperatures, City Council worries remain about the level delayed its What’s next? of the county’s primary reservoir decision to pur- as the rain refuses to fall and chase $32,000 ▲Going with an water levels continue to drop. worth of sur- idea proposed by There has been countywide veillance video Councilmember Phil concern about the lake level cameras for the Baldwin, the City since early summer when the Corporation Council decided to Sonoma County Water Agency Yard as an delay the purchase announced that, without conser- attempt to quell and wait for mem- vation, water levels in Lake MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal theft in the bers of the Ukiah Mendocino could drop as low as A warning buoy for boats sits on the exposed and cracking bottom mud of Lake area. Police Department 8,000 acre-feet by August. Mendocino Tuesday, trailed by more than 20 feet of anchor chain. The corpo- and Ukiah Fire As of Monday, lake storage ration yard Department to be was at 29,982 acre-feet. The Engineers spokeswoman Maria serves the present. The council maximum capacity is 122,500 Lee said access has been cut off city’s Water/ is expected to acre-feet. for safety reasons. Sewer, Elec- resume discussions “It’s as low as I’ve ever seen Lee said the lake is still open tric, Garage during one of its it,” said Nancy Weinhold, 55, of to those who want to use kayaks, and Street de- December meetings. Willits, as she walked along the canoes and other boats small partments. dry lake bed Tuesday. enough to carry out to the water. Recent thefts at From the north boat ramp it She said she advised against try- the Corporation Yard and the Wastewater was possible to walk nearly 100 ing to drive out, noting one truck Treatment Plant have cost the city yards along the lake bottom has already become stuck. upwards of $60,000, according to City before reaching water. Mendocino County Water Manager Candace Horsley. Most notably, The dry lake bed was littered Agency General Manager four suspects were arrested last week in with stumps and logs, and buoys Roland Sanford said there is the theft of more than $25,000 worth of warning boaters of the “no wake concern across the county about copper wire from the Corporation Yard. zone” sat upright on the lake bed the lake levels, especially in With the value of copper and other at the end of 25-foot chains that places like Redwood Valley, materials rising, the city has made once kept them tethered to con- which draws much of its water attempts to secure the facility and stop crete anchors. from the lake. some of this activity, but according to Both the lake’s boat ramps are Since summer, most water Horsley the attempts have failed. closed and access from the agencies in Mendocino County Potter Valley resident Jerry Pollock takes advantage of “We’ve had increased police patrols in southern Jet Ski Beach has been Lake Mendocino’s low water level to search for treasures the area, and worked to replace the fenc- closed. Army Corps of See LAKE, Page 16 with his metal detector. ing, but they just cut the fence,” Horsley explained to the council during Monday’s meeting. “Because of the cost of copper and wire it will just keep it going on.” According to the staff report, available online at www.cityofukiah.com, the Four county supervisor candidates file early departments involved at the Corporation Yard met to analyze a variety of security By ROB BURGESS from Feb. 11 to March 7, 2008, but several people “Starting on December 28, candidates can file a systems that would work in the area with The Daily Journal have already filed their letters of intent,” she said. certain number of signatures in lieu of a filing fee,” a goal of integrating one system to serve Although the June 3, 2008 primary is two Those who have already completed their paper- she said. “Both numbers will be calculated based all needs. Ultimately the departments dozen-plus weeks away, four candidates for coun- work include: Carre Brown for the 1st District on population.” involved, with the help of IT Supervisor ty supervisor have already filed an official notice position currently held by Michael Delbar, Paula In addition to being in her 20th year as the Steven Butler, agreed to look into the pur- of intent with the Mendocino County Elections Deeter for the 4th District spot now occupied by Mendocino County Farm Bureau administrator, chase of five surveillance cameras from Office, said Katrina Bartolomie, assistant registrar Kendall Smith, and Estelle Palley Clifton and John Brown is also a member of Mendocino County AT&T. The cameras’ features include a of voters. McCowen for Jim Wattenburger’s 2nd District “The actual filing period for registering runs seat. See SUPERVISOR, Page 2 See CAMERAS, Page 16 Environmental coalition asserts NCRA fails to disclose freight impacts The Daily Journal Superior Court, said Nadananda, exec- firm of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger is planned, a number of trains daily, to the purposes and procedures of the A coalition of North Coast environ- utive director for Friends of the Eel the attorney for the coalition. pulling as many as 60 cars each, could California Environmental Quality Act. mental organizations has announced River. The groups filing the brief are The city of Novato earlier filed a travel through Novato neighborhoods. According to the brief, EPIC long intent to file an amicus brief in support the Friends of the Eel River, based in writ of mandamus against the NCRA, The city’s suit will be heard Dec. 12 has argued that due to unstable geolo- of the city of Novato’s lawsuit against Garberville; Environmental Protection protesting construction to restore in the Superior Court of Marin. gy, steep slopes and high annual rain- the North Coast Rail Authority. Information Center and Californians freight operations, also alleging that According to the brief, the groups fall in the Eel River Canyon, the The brief, which asserts that the for Alternatives to Toxics and Marin the NCRA had not complied with state have a collective interest in protection Northwestern Pacific Railroad will NCRA has failed to disclose the eco- Conservation League and Watershed and federal environmental law. and restoration of the natural environ- continue to contribute to environmen- logical impacts of its proposed freight Preservation Network, headquartered If the NCRA, through its operator ment and resources currently being tal degradation of the watershed and operation in the Eel River Canyon in in Marin County. the Northwestern Pacific Railroad harmed by the actions of the NCRA as will require tremendous infusions of Trinity County will be filed in Marin Kevin Bundy of the San Francisco Company, reinstates freight as well as sharing a strong commitment taxpayer money in order to operate. 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ed in 2006 to a full term. Before FUNERAL NOTICES Supervisor that, he served on the City of Ukiah Planning Commission in [\ Crissy Evans, her sister called upon. Hospitals. It was there Continued from Page 1 1996 and 1997, the Mendocino AMANDA RENEE’ EVANS Brieana, and her We would like to that he had the honor to County Airport Land Use Amanda Renee’ Evans, brother Kevin Ring, of “Thank” our friends and shake hands with Cattlewomen, the Mendocino Commission from 1997 to 2004 Redwood Valley, Cali- fam- President Truman, some- age 18, went to be County Employers Council, the and the County Planning with her Lord and Savior fornia, her parents Bruce ily for their love and sup- thing he never forgot! Public Policy Facilitating Commission from 1997 to on November 22, & Joyce Loranger, port during this trying Russ will be remembered Committee for the Section 7 2004, with the last three years 2007. and her sister Kimberley of time. We will never be able as a quite man who Biological Assessment of the Amanda was born in Ephrata, Wash- to thank all of you loved the outdoors, a Russian River, the Potter Valley as chairman. Redding, California on ington, and her sister for all you have done. hunter and fisherman. Grange, the Mendocino County Second district candidate June 30, 1989. From the Kristin Evans, of Ellens- Amanda, the Lord must He enjoyed seeing his chil- Animal Control Hearing Board, Jim Mulheren was not listed age of 2 years to 10 berg, Washington. Her have needed you in dren following in the Redwood Empire Fair among those who had filed. years old, she lived in grandparents Larry Heaven to have taken you his footsteps. Board and also serves as direc- In addition to owning Ukiah Wenatchee, Washing- and & Joy Evans, of at such an early He was a Past Master of tor of the California Land Custom Cabinets, Mulheren is ton. In 1999, she moved to Alturas, California, her age. We miss you so much Curtis Lodge #140 Stewardship Council. the past chairman of the Greater grandparents Alfred and and you will be in F&AM in 1987 and 1988, Ephrata, Wash- Palley Clifton has served on Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, ington, where she graduat- Jean LaHue, of our hearts FOREVER. and a Past Patron [\ the Round Valley School Board a director of the Mendo-Lake ed in June 2007 Camptonville, California, in 1981, 1984, 1986 Order and as a volunteer firefighter in RUSSELL C. MCPHERSON Credit Union, the 2004-05 pres- from Ephrata High School. her grandmother of Eastern Star. Redwood Valley and Round She spent her hol- Esther Loranger, of East Russell C. McPherson, He will be missed by his ident of the North Coast Wenatchee, Wash- born March 16, 1927 many friends and Valley. She is a graduate of the Builders Exchange, past com- idays and summers in New School in California with Redwood Valley, Ca. ington, her grandmother in Geyserville, Ca. passed loved ones. missioner of the city of Ukiah Darla Wood of North away peacefully A funeral service will be a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural In August 2007, she attend- Ecology and Sustainable Airport Commission and is a ed North Central Highlands, California and Sunday, November 25, held at the Eversole current city of Ukiah planning her grandfather Jon 2007, surrounded by Mortuary Friday, Communities, as well as a University in Minneapolis, Bachelor of Arts from commissioner and its past Minnesota. Thompson of Kettenpom, his family. November 30, 2007 at 2:00 chairman. California and nu- He is survived by his PM with burial to follow at Humboldt State in Forestry and She was preceded in A full article on Deeter is death by her grandfa- merous loving uncles, wife Doris of 59 years, the Ukiah Cemetery. Watershed Management. ther, William F. Loranger, aunts, cousins and their daughter Linda Contributions in his McCowen was appointed to planned for Thursday’s edition. of East Wenatchee, friends. Belford of Cloverdale, memory may be made to the Ukiah City Council in 2004 Rob Burgess can be reached at Washington. Amanda served and their son Bob McPherson Phoenix Hospice, 1 to fill a vacancy and then elect- [email protected]. She is survived by her loved the Lord all her of Ukiah, 8 grand- Madrone St. Willits, Ca. very best friend and life. She was a member of children and 6 great grand- 95490 or the Kidney love of her life, Daniel the Foursquare children. Foundation, 6110 Exec- Grass, of Ephrata, Church of Ephrata, Prior to his retirement, utive Blvd Suite 1010, Washington. Danny, you Washington. She was in- he was a Rancher and Rockville, Maryland Continuing will always be con- volved with the church Heavy Equipment 20852 sidered a part of Amanda’s youth group, taught Operator. He joined the Arrangements are under the family. and led the middle school Navy, working with and the direction of the She is also survived by girls groups, and transporting ampu- Eversole Mortuary 462- Ukiah Tradition... her parents, Will & assisted where she was tees to special Naval 2206

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of grand theft property by the having been arrested may contact afternoon: 5, 7, 8. POLICE REPORTS Mendocino County Sheriff’s the Daily Journal once their case has been concluded so the results FANTASY 5: 12, 15, 30, The following were Office at 1:12 p.m. Sunday. can be reported.Those who feel the 31, 37. compiled from reports BOOKED -- Alison Marie information is in error should con- DAILY DERBY: 1st prepared by the Ukiah Sanchez, 34, of Willits, was tact the appropriate agency. In the Place: 11, Money Bags. Police Department. To booked into jail on suspicion case of those arrested on suspi- cion of driving under the influence 2nd Place: 07, Eureka. anonymously report of possession of a controlled of an intoxicant: all DUI cases 3rd Place: 08, Gorgeous crime information, call substance, possession of more reported by law enforcement agen- George. 463-6205. than 28.5 grams of marijuana, cies are reported by the newspa- Race time: 1:47.62. BURGLARY -- The Ukiah possession of a hypodermic per. The Daily Journal makes no exceptions. MEGA MILLIONS: 09- Holiday Open Police Department is looking needle, possession of para- 10-26-29-39. phernalia and driving under for several people who Meganumber: 10. allegedly broke into a home the influence by the California Studio Jackpot: $60 million. on Cresta Drive Friday, and Highway Patrol at 7:19 a.m. CORRECTIONS DECEMBER 1, 2007 stole personal belongings and Monday. 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. two motorcycles. BOOKED -- Joy May The article “Palace Hotel The burglars allegedly Davidson, 31, of Fort Bragg, looks to a new future” on Page HOYMAN/BRoWE STUDIO forced their way into the home was booked into jail on suspi- 1 in Monday’s edition should Got family? and stole jewelry, coins, three cion of causing corporal have listed the last date the men’s jackets and two off- injury to a spouse by the Fort hotel was open as August road motorcycles. The motor- Bragg Police Department at 1988. cycles are described as a red 8:34 p.m. Monday. The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves 323 N. MAIN ST. • UKIAH and blue 2002 Honda XR50 BOOKED -- John Douglas this space to correct errors or make with the tag V47136 and a red Scott, 65, of Fort Bragg, was clarifications to news articles. 462-5911 and black 2002 Honda XR70 booked into jail on suspicion Significant errors in obituary notices find activities or birth announcements will result in at ukiahdailyjournal.com with the tag V47137. of causing corporal injury to a reprinting the entire article. Errors spouse by the Mendocino may be reported to the editor, 468- County Sheriff’s Office at 3526. SHERIFF’S REPORTS 8:55 p.m. Monday. The following were Those arrested by law enforce- LOTTERY NUMBERS compiled from reports ment officers are innocent until prepared by the Mendo- proven guilty. People reported as DAILY 3: night: 2, 8, 7. Look Who’s 40! cino County Sheriff’s Office: BOOKED -- Ryan Thomas Rocking Pepera, 31, of Ukiah, was Chairs booked into jail on suspicion After hair of assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree burglary Gifts and a probation violation by Jewelry transplant, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office at 11:36 p.m. Torrone Saturday. liposuction and BOOKED -- Rafael Ayala Italian Candy Ortiz, 39, of Ukiah, was Granzella’s booked into jail on suspicion a tummy tuck of driving under the influence See’s Candy by the California Highway Fund Raiser Patrol at 7:49 a.m. Sunday. Your Fun Store you look great! BOOKED -- David 1252 Airport Park Plaza Garcia, 33, of Ukiah, was Ukiah 462-2660 booked into jail on suspicion Behind Les Schwab Tire

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Meadows The Daily Journal individual who has made out- Mendocino Coast Botanical standing contributions to the Gardens has hired Christopher field of horticulture. Woods as its new executive Mendocino Coast Botanical director. Gardens is well-known for its Woods, currently executive perennial, woodland and director of VanDusen Botanical heather gardens and for its col- The 2008 Mendocino Lake Horse Expo, Garden in Vancouver, B.C., lections of rhododendrons, featuring guest clinician Raye Lochert, is sched- will start Jan. 2. He is a noted magnolias, heathers, fuchsias, uled for Feb. 16 at the Redwood Empire dahlias and begonias. It wel- Fairgrounds in Ukiah. The event, sponsored by garden designer and garden comes some 65,000 visitors Rainbow America’s Country Store and Purina director as well as having expe- each year. Mills, will once again offer local horse-oriented rience in land conservation. The Gardens actively protect clubs and groups the opportunity to sell tickets A native of England and now forests of native pines, grass- to the event as a fundraiser. Rainbow is also a U.S citizen, he moved to lands and coastal scrub. It is donating a 60-foot Behlan Round Pen for the Philadelphia in 1981, where he one of the few public gardens participating groups to raffle off, with 50 percent created Chanticleer, a world- with ocean frontage and has of both the ticket sales and the raffle to benefit famous pleasure garden. stunning views of the Pacific the clubs. In 2003 he became vice Ocean. It is currently develop- “The Mendocino Lake Horse Expo has president for horticulture and ing a new master plan and new become a very popular event in Lake and external operations at Santa programs in education and con- Mendocino Counties,” said Jim Mayfield, presi- Barbara Botanic Garden and servation. dent of Rainbow Ag. “By sharing this fund rais- executive director of the Ojai “Chris Woods will provide ing opportunity with our local clubs, 4-H groups critically important leadership and non-profit organizations, we can help sup- Valley Land Conservancy, leav- as the Gardens moves into this ing there to become head of exciting phase of its develop- port horse activities all year, along with holding VanDusen Botanical Garden. ment,” said Joyce Gilbertson, a fun, informational Expo.” Woods is an accomplished president of the Gardens Board The Expo, to be held in Carl Purdy Hall, will speaker and the author of of Directors. feature demonstrations by well known horse numerous articles on garden Woods replaces Rich trainer Raye Lochert, along with a trade show, design and horticulture as well Owings, who was executive vendor booths, door prizes, and entertainment as of “The Encyclopedia of director at the Gardens for nine by Kitty Rose. The event will also include Perennials: A Gardener’s years; Dr. Nancy Morin has equine health and nutrition information, special activities for children, and informational booths Guide.” been serving as interim execu- Christopher Woods is leaving his post as executive direc- tive director since June. from local and regional Equine organizations. In 2003 Woods was award- tor of VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, B.C. to Expo tickets also provide admission as a specta- ed the professional citation for For more information, con- take the same post at the Mendocino Coast Botanical tact Nancy R. Morin, interim tor to the rider’s clinics with Raye Lochert, to be significant achievements in Gardens on Jan. 2 of next year. executive director, Mendocino held on Sunday, Feb. 17. The Round Pen raffle public horticulture by the Coast Botanical Gardens, direc- will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, at the closing American Public Garden received the Distinguished Pennsylvania Horticultural [email protected], 964- of the Expo in Ukiah. General admission for the Association and this month he Achievement Award from the Society, which recognizes an 4352 ext. 11. Expo will be $10 presale and $15 at the door. Round Pen raffle tickets will be $2 each. Clubs, groups or non-profit groups who would like to participate in the Expo Ticket Fund Raising packages are encouraged to con- Whistleblower says ‘Toyota way’ ignored at factory tact Jill Eaton or Lory McAsey at the Ukiah By YURI KAGEYAMA edged he was aware of the lawsuit but said Rainbow store for more information, 462 2404. AP Business Writer Monday he did not know details. This weekend, Dec. 1 and 2, the Ukiah TOKYO -- The California auto worker who Toyota has built its global empire riding on Music Center will be celebrating it’s fourth is suing Toyota and others in a whistleblower its reputation for reliable vehicles. Toyota anniversary with a preferred customer sale and lawsuit said Tuesday she was merely carrying executives have repeatedly said they are wor- party. All weekend they will be hosting raffles, out the quality-conscious “Toyota way” in ried about quality standards slipping as the giveaways and specials throughout their store spotting defects when managers demoted her. automaker steps up worldwide expansion. and on Saturday evening will be throwing an Katy Cameron, 54, employed for 23 years Toyota’s products, such as the Camry and intimate party there with live music and refresh- at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., a Corolla, are so popular some analysts say the ments from 6 to 9 p.m. in celebration of being joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. and company is on track to beat GM as the world’s open for four years. General Motors Corp. in Fremont, Calif., is biggest automaker by sales this year. But the Last month Ukiah Music Center hired a new suing the companies in a lawsuit, filed Nov. 6 number of recalls has ballooned with the surge store manager, Wave Vidmar. Vidmar grew up in Ukiah and has worked at a number of companies in Alameda County Superior Court. in vehicle sales. “It was Katy’s passion to be the eye of the over the last 20 years specializing in store The lawsuit accuses management at restructurings and retail management in compa- NUMMI of routinely deleting or downgrading consumer,” said Cameron’s attorney Kelly Armstrong in San Francisco. “This is a $45 nies like Guitar Center, Adobe Systems, Diablo defects that Cameron found as a certified million message to NUMMI, Toyota and Associates, The North Face and many others. In auditor -- including broken seat belts, faulty General Motors that they can no longer 2004 Wave was celebrated globally for being the headlights, inadequate braking and steering emphasize quantity over quality at the first American to do a solo expedition across 660 wheel alignment problems -- and demands expense of hardworking Americans and con- miles to the North Pole unassisted over two $45 million in damages for retaliation against sumers.” months. 25,000 classrooms across the globe a whistleblower and intentional infliction of Cameron, who has been on medical leave were in constant contact with him as he did a emotional distress. from stress the lawsuit says is caused by per- live feed each day of his trip via satellite hookup “I believed in the Toyota way. I really did. sistent on-the-job harassment, returned to across the tundra. In 2008 he will be doing I just wanted to know why they turned their work Tuesday. But she has been assigned to another first as well, doing an unassisted ocean head on me,” Cameron said from California in Cameron said she went to court only after putting auto parts in boxes, and is no longer row from the US to Europe. “Vidmar is a gifted a telephone interview with The Associated she tried to alert higher-ups to what she saw as allowed to inspect vehicles. Her bosses have man of detail, large goals, the ability to complete Press. “Why did they look the other way when serious wrongdoing, including her bosses, as repeatedly threatened to fire her, according to them and we welcome his capable involvement I cried out for help?” well as the top executive at NUMMI, handing the lawsuit. at the store,” Brewer said. Cameron said she was trained in Toyota’s him a letter and other reports in writing in Cameron said NUMMI management For more on Vidmar’s explorations view corporate philosophy, which emphasizes the 2006. blocked her attempts to relay quality problems them at pacifickayaker.com and importance of the workers on the assembly She also sent reports in writing to Toyota to Toyota in Japan by preventing her from northpolesolo.com. line not only in making manufacturing more executives, including one to President using the company phone and fax and taking Here are the latest recalls from Recalls.org, Katsuaki Watanabe but has received no away her in-company Internet privileges. which gathers the information from various fed- efficient but also pointing out defects and She expressed admiration for the Toyota other problems. She was so good she trained response so far, she said. eral and state agencies. For more infomration on work ethic, praising the corporate culture as any of them, go to www.recalls.org. other auditors, she says. The companies are declining comment on “awesome.” There is nothing Cameron wants But about five years ago, the management the lawsuit, saying the case is pending. But more than to have her job back checking for NAPASTYLE PITCHER AND TUMBLERS: at NUMMI seemed to shift its emphasis to NUMMI spokesman Lance Tomasu said in a defects, she says. NapaStyle of Napa, California is recalling their quantity over quality, eager to reduce defect statement last week that quality is a priority “I was trying to do my job. It was my job. Romano Pitchers and Tumblers, because they numbers, which determined their bonus pay, and said the claims will be investigated thor- And now here I am: I am punished for doing may contain high levels of leachable lead. The said Cameron. oughly. my job,” she said. “I felt really betrayed. And Romano Pitchers and Tumblers were distributed And Toyota’s vaunted quality-check sys- Toyota Executive Vice President Kazuo I felt used because I worked hard. I worked through retail stores in California and nation- tem seemed to get neglected, she said. Okamoto, who oversees technology, acknowl- very hard.” wide through mail order catalog. NIKE HELMET CHIN STRAPS: Nike Inc. is recalling Football Helmet Chin Straps sold nationwide from April 2006 to October 2007. Hollywood writers, producers finish first day of renewed talks The chin strap’s plastic cup can break as a result By GARY GENTILE Internet sites such as Apple Inc.’s other information on its official “We realized we had the oppor- of contact, exposing the player to facial or head AP Business Writer iTunes. Web sites. tunity to take the Internet and use injuries. LOS ANGELES -- The first Studios, networks and produc- But soon after the strike start- it against the companies which FOLDING CHAIRS CAN COLLAPSE: day of a new round of contract ers, represented by the Alliance of ed, other sites sprang up, includ- are trying to dominate the Iceberg Enterprises LLC is recalling plastic fold- ing chairs sold nationwide from August 2005 to negotiations between striking Motion Picture and Television ing one maintained by strike cap- Internet,” Rader said. tains and another hosted by writ- Rader said the videos, blogs, July 2007. The plastic folding chairs can col- movie and TV writers and Producers, say it is too early to lapse during use, posing a fall hazard. Hollywood studios concluded know which business model will ers for “Late Show with David social networking pages and other Letterman.” efforts constitute a “virtual picket WRAPPED CANDLES: Gate Five Group Monday, apparently without a succeed on the Web. They want Writers also began using social LLC, d.b.a. Roost, of Sausalito, Calif. is recall- deal. flexibility to experiment without line” where writers can communi- networking sites, including cate their position without having ing Birch Bark Wrapped Candles sold nation- The two sides had adjourned having to be locked into payment MySpace and Facebook, to com- wide from September 2007 to October 2007. for the evening and were set to formulas. municate among themselves. The it filtered through the media, The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when continue Tuesday at 10 a.m., said The last talks broke off Nov. 4. irony of using a site like much of which is owned by the the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard. a person familiar with the contract At that negotiating session, writ- MySpace, which is owned by companies that also control TV CHILDREN’S BATH ROBES: Bon-Ton talks who was not authorized to ers had dropped a demand to media conglomerate News Corp., networks and film studios. Department Stores Inc. is recalling Girls and speak publicly and requested increase residual payments from a company being struck by writ- A group of strike captains start- Boys Bath Robes sold nationwide from anonymity. DVDs and producers had agreed ers, does not go unnoticed. ed an unofficial site, “United September 2007 to October 2007. The recalled Neither the writers union nor in principle to pay writers when “It can’t be fun for Rupert Hollywood,” which has kept writ- bath robes fail to meet the children’s sleepwear the group representing studios advertising-supported episodes Murdoch for me to be doing this ers most informed of picket plans flammability standard, posing a risk of burn in his back yard right now,” said and has featured videos of strik- injuries. would comment on the talks or were streamed over the Web. Kristen Stavola, a screenwriter reveal their location. ing writers. FLASHING PACIFIERS: Sailing As the strike enters its fourth behind the MySpace site The site also launched a cam- Meanwhile, picketing resumed week, writers have stepped up “Hollywood Interrupted.” International Corp. is recalling Flashing paign to mail pencils to the heads Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with in Los Angeles and New York and their use of blogs, short videos, One of the most popular efforts of media conglomerates. writers kept up an aggressive MySpace pages and other Web- has been the video “The Office is Whistle Necklaces sold nationwide during the The idea stemmed from the month of June 2007. The nipple can detach from Internet-based virtual picket line based methods aimed at keeping Closed,” which was shot on the slogan “Pencils down,” to signify that capitalizes on the very medi- their ranks together and reaching picket lines by Peter Rader. The the base, posing a choking hazard to young chil- video features the show’s writer- that writers were on strike. So far, dren. um at issue in the contentious a wider audience, including TV more than 300,000 pencils have negotiations. producer Greg Daniels and cast JEWELRY SOLD BY FAMILY DOLLAR viewers who will soon have to been mailed according to the Web STORES: Family Dollar Stores is recalling The Writers Guild of America members belittling a TV network settle for reruns of their favorite claim that reuse of episodes on site. Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted went on strike Nov. 5 over pay- prime time shows. the Web is merely “promotional.” “Pencils have become the sym- Children‚s Jewelry sold nationwide at Hobby ment for work aired on the Web. The guild’s West and East That video, posted on bol of our cause: We are putting Lobby stores from August 2007 to November Writers want more money when coast branches have posted strike YouTube, has been viewed more them down until we get a fair TV shows and films are sold on schedules, press releases and than 520,000 times. deal,” the site states. See COMMERCE, Page 9 4 – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of ... Big Brother dining in Willits? To the Editor: Is George Orwell’s book “1984” coming ROBERT SAMUELSON true in Willits? You own your own small business, let’s say a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Nothing fancy or formal, just a small town place with great food and friendly service. Now, let’s say you have a couple of grandchildren you are crazy The (impossible) about, and one of their favorite things to do is visit you for a couple of weeks in the summer, and play “waiter” in your restau- American dream rant. So, being a believer in encouraging Few phrases in our political vocabulary are more ambition and good work ethics, you let abused than the “American Dream.” The standards for each one pretend to take orders and refill achieving the Dream have become so open-ended and water glasses for your customer friends, expansive that, inevitably, we must fail. Does it mean whom you have asked ahead of time for an becoming a homeowner? Enjoying increased living OK. As is typical of nine - and seven-year- standards? Having “opportunity”? Rising above your olds, they have great fun for about an hour parents’ class? Achieving economic security if you and then decide that playing on the com- “play by the rules”? Or all of the above -- and more? puter in the back room is fun too. It’s a mushy concept that inspires endless debates Up comes a customer, showing ID for over who’s been cheated and why. What’s lost in these the Labor Department, and asking if your noisy controversies is the bedrock reality that we’re 9-year-old granddaughter has a worker’s more prosperous than at any time in our history. But permit. “No,” you say, “She is not working, the selective and highly critical reading of economic she is playing ‘restaurant.’” lot of work ahead of us to create a frame- Mike Thompson’s office in Washington and social trends distorts our vision. Consider as a case You can’t do that, she says, then work for trade that is acceptable for people D.C. Johnathan let me know the U.S. in point a well-publicized report from the Economic requests to see your payroll records, and here and abroad. Forestry employee did not give us correct Mobility Project, a group established by the Pew writes you a citation for several hundred Rep. Mike Thompson did the wrong information. Charitable Trusts. dollars. thing by voting for the Peru FTA. He needs He sent me a poster size map of the area “The dream that one can rise up from humble The Labor Department comes to your to know that we are watching what he and material from the U.S. Forest Service, beginnings and achieve a comfortable middle-class business, on your property, that you pay does, and we want our representative to which clearly states that no legal roads were living ... transcends racial lines,” the report begins. taxes on, and proceeds to tell you your vote in our interests. Expanding NAFTA is closed in the wilderness bill. He sent me a “But is this a reality for black and white families granddaughter cannot play on your proper- definitely not in our interests. copy of the law highlighting the “cherry- alike?” Well, no, it concludes. ty. Gene Ulmer stemmed” roads. It surprised me to see Long The study compared the adult incomes of whites That makes me mad as heck -- how Fort Bragg Doe Ridge as a legal road. This is a four- and blacks whose parents were middle-aged (average: about you? wheel-drive road which gives everyone 41) in the late 1960s. As adults, only 31 percent of the Jewel Cook access to the spring on Long Doe Ridge, the black children born into middle-income families had Willits Wants the details only water supply in this area. inflation-adjusted incomes exceeding their parents’ at Wrong vote This information has changed my attitude a similar stage of life. Meanwhile, 68 percent of the To the Editor: toward this wilderness act. comparable white children had higher incomes than To the Editor: In the last few years the UDJ, when giv- I will have to find another camping spot. their parents. Somehow, the report said, middle-class It’s a tragedy for workers, the environ- ing election results, has gotten into the Mr. Chris Ineich’s idea is different from black parents couldn’t protect their children from ment and democracy that the U.S. House of increasingly annoying habit of stating the mine. When I was younger, I did the tent downward mobility. Representatives passed a NAFTA expan- outcome of races in percentages rather than and rough camping. Today I use a tent trail- Press reports duly echoed the theme. “Middle-Class sion agreement to Peru on Nov. 8. That actual vote count. This does not reflect how er, which has a refrigerator, a heater with a Dream Eludes African-American Families,” headlined Congress approved this deal at the same many votes were actually cast, or what the thermostat and a shower. My brothers and I The Washington Post. The message: The already small time the Peruvian government repressed a actual winning margin may have been. enjoy a hot shower every other day while we black middle class is in eclipse. The reality is different: strike by miners who were fighting for the There is a big difference between say 52 are up there. It does wonders for your atti- Since the 1960s, the black middle class has steadily basic right to an eight-hour work day is percent of 200 votes cast and 52 percent of tude. I’m not as tough as I once was, and I expanded. eerie symbolism about who really benefits 2,000 votes. In the future it would be great- have to pamper my 69-year-old body. Although blacks’ economic status lags that of from these trade deals. I am disappointed ly appreciated if the number of votes cast Thank you, Johnathan and Mike whites, the advances are still sizable. In 1972, only 6.2 that Rep. Mike Thompson cast a vote in would be reported in real numbers. If you Thompson for your effort and concern. percent of black households had incomes exceeding favor of this dangerous agreement. wish to add the percentages as a bonus, Bill Courtney $75,000 in inflation-adjusted “2006 dollars”; in 2006, The Peru FTA expands the broken fine; but, they should not be used for the Ukiah 16.8 percent did. Over the same years, the share of NAFTA model, which has sent good U.S. actual votes cast. Control election costs non-Hispanic white households with incomes above jobs out of the country, hampered our abili- Fred Alexander $75,000 went from 18.4 percent to 33.8 percent. Yet, ty to ensure the safety of imported food Ukiah To the Editor: in 1972, the ratio of whites to blacks in this income and products, displaced millions of poor Thank you The rising costs of Senate campaigns are bracket was three to one; now it’s two to one. farmers in Mexico, undermined our unsustainable. There is no end in sight to Reconciling these apparently contradictory conclu- To the Editor: this escalation in costs, and candidates will attempts to protect the environment, and This is a letter of gratitude to those folks sions is easy. In the late 1960s, the black middle class more. And, in addition to devastating have to spend more and more time trying was tiny. The group cited by Pew represented only who partook in my annual one day sale of to raise enough money to compete. We effects in the U.S. on jobs and wages, the homegrown, homemade jams, fruit butters, about 8 percent of black children. Whatever happened Peru FTA could unbelievably lock Peru cannot allow this to continue. to them has been overwhelmed by the gains of other sauces, and marmalades in the Ukiah The Fair Elections Now Act would cre- into a privatized social security system, the Natural Foods parking lot on Saturday, black families. (A further drag on black gains is lower same system that the Democrats fought ate a voluntary system through which par- marriage rates, which often deprive families of a sec- Nov. 17. ticipating candidates, those who establish against here in the U.S. All of this to boost Together, those folks and I raised $712, ond earner. But that’s not the fault of the economy.) the profits of just one company -- Citibank their credibility by collecting enough quali- Contrary to media coverage, the findings in three which I sent the next Monday to the Spay fying contributions, and who then pledge -- that is invested in Peru’s unpopular pri- and Neuter Assistance Program, and the recent Pew studies qualify mostly as good news: vatized system. not to accept private contributions, would • When compared with their parents in the late Inland Mendocino County Humane receive public funds for primary and gener- We need a new model of trade, one Society. 1960s, families today have a median income that’s 29 that’s fair to workers both here and abroad, al elections. Participants would also be eli- percent higher at $71,900 (and this understates gains It was a complete pleasure and success! gible for free media vouchers and discount- one that doesn’t put corporate profits ahead Thank you, everyone! in living standards, because families are about 25 per- of everything else, including the safety of ed commercial advertising rates. cent smaller and the income figures exclude fringe Erica Seelig Fair Elections levels the playing field by the food we eat or the health of the envi- Ukiah benefits and non-cash government benefits). ronment we live in. The Peru FTA is not a giving well qualified people a chance to • About two-thirds of today’s adults have incomes step in the right direction; for the most run for office, regardless of wealth or polit- higher than their parents did -- a result that is roughly part, it’s just more of the same. The fact Appreciates answer ical connections. Grassroots candidates similar for both blacks and whites (the children of the have a viable chance against seasoned that 116 Democrats - a majority of the To the Editor: middle-income group of blacks were not typical). party - voted against the Peru FTA shows incumbents and prolific fund raisers. • Almost 60 percent of the children born of the In Sept. 2007, you printed a copy of my Public office is now nearly totally con- that this agreement is NOT an acceptable letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein. I wrote a poorest families moved up the income distribution (23 ‘new model’ of trade, and that we have a trolled by money, not by the needs or percent into the second poorest fifth and 6 percent into similar letter to Senator Barbara Boxer and desires of our citizens. Congressman Mike Thompson, about plac- the richest fifth). If we are ever to be a Democratic nation, Indeed, the high degree of intergenerational eco- ing 96,272 acres of the Mendocino National we must control the influence of corporate THANK YOU LETTER POLICY Forest into a wilderness act. I was very nomic mobility is Pew’s most interesting finding. funding in government. What happens at the bottom of the income scale also upset. Marvin Gentz Editor’s note: The Daily Journal welcomes As expected, to date I have not had a happens at the top. About 60 percent of children born letters of thanks from organizations and indi- Ukiah of the richest fifth of parents do not themselves end up viduals. We are glad that so many successful response from our two Senators. I did get a events are held here. However, thank you let- phone call from Johnathan in Congressman among the richest fifth; about 23 percent drop into the ters must be kept short. For that reason we next to highest group and 9 percent fall to the bottom. have a 20-business name limit per letter. If Parents influence their children’s destiny but do not your letter lists more than 20 businesses it will determine it. not be printed. Shorter thank you letters which WHERE TO WRITE Everyone knows that economic inequality has do not contain lists of participants or donors increased in recent decades. The richest 10 percent to will be printed more quickly. Those wishing to President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep 20 percent of Americans have gotten richer faster than thank long lists of people and businesses are House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State the rest. But the people at the top are not all the same welcome to contact our advertising department ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, people or even the children of the same people. This for help with a thank you ad. (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; vindicates one version of the American Dream. There Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth is opportunity. People do move up -- in both total LETTER POLICY ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. income and class rank. Economic success is not static. But there’s a rub. The possibility that their children The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The will move down the economic ladder, in class position editor. All letters must include a clear name, Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- office’s fax number is 463-5773. 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E-mail letters should also Audit Bureau Newspaper Publishers include hometown and a phone number. email us at [email protected] Of Circulations Association THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COMMERCE WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2007 – 5 Dividends thrown Senior needs extra into question for financial attention during holidays The busy holiday season is relax when the holidays are companies hit by credit crisis upon us. For most of us, this over. What the AAGP calls By RACHEL BECK the 93 financial companies in the Standard & means additional stress as we “post-holiday blues” is real, AP Business Writer Poor’s 500 this year and only one decrease, try to squeeze into our sched- as many older adults feel NEW YORK -- Besides massive asset from mortgage insurer MGIC Investment ule, time for sending cards, more isolated than normal writedowns and plunging share values, finan- Corp., which cut its quarterly dividend by 90 buying and wrapping gifts, after spending time with their decorating the house, and families and loved ones cial companies may soon give investors two percent last month to 2.5 cents. cooking holiday meals and through the New Year. more good reasons to avoid their shares: Financial stocks account for 30 percent of Disappearing dividends and potential dilution treats. But the mail we One additional thought: the dividend payments in the S&P’s 500, near- receive at this time of year Holiday visits provide a good of their stock ownership. ly three times the level of any other sector. Forget company dividends being sacro- reminds us that many older opportunity for adult children But investors shouldn’t take comfort in folks have special needs dur- to gauge the well-being and sanct. That’s history now that many compa- that. Financial companies face huge write- Next steps nies are facing a potential capital crunch due ing the holidays -- and their By Jan Warner and Jan Collins health of their elderly parents downs on their mortgage-related assets, and families have extra responsi- and/or family members. to the rapid decline in their mortgage-related the banks might also have to add to their bal- tions to help them decorate or investments. bilities. Aging experts suggest dis- ance sheets risky loans for private-equity We’re talking about a lot bake or go Christmas shop- creetly taking notice, during These companies need to come up with takeovers, since they promised to finance such of people here. The “oldest ping might never happen.” holiday visits, of whether the cash -- and now. The problem is they have few deals but are struggling to find buyers of such old” (those age 85 and older) For adult children who live older person has experienced options to raise it given the troubled state of debt. are the fastest-growing seg- out of town and are unable to a change in health, memory, the financial world, where investors are wary During the third quarter, earnings for finan- ment of the U.S. population. help their parents at holiday living conditions or finances. of owning assets with any ties to potential cial companies in the S&P 500 tumbled 33 And their baby boomer chil- time, there are many services Ask the older person if he or risk. percent, according to S&P, and expectations dren are quickly becoming in every state that provide she is having any trouble So dividends seem ripe for the taking. And are for a 28 percent decline in the fourth quar- seniors themselves: The old- such assistance. “Our care- with household chores or Freddie Mac’s may be among those that go. ter -- drastically lower than the 4 percent gain est boomers are now 61, and givers can do it all,” other tasks of daily living, Last week the government-backed mort- that had been forecast in the early summer, about 10,000 boomers cele- Armstrong says, “but we pre- such as managing medica- gage lender said it might have to might slash said Howard Silverblatt, S&P’s senior index brate their 60th birthday fer to assist seniors with their tions, suggests the its quarterly dividend in half to 25 cents a analyst. every day. holiday cooking, shopping Pennsylvania Department of share for the first time since the company went Since July, when the credit-market turmoil We asked Mark and so on, because it keeps Aging. In addition, ensure public in 1989. Freddie Mac is getting danger- intensified, financial stocks in the S&P 500 Armstrong, CEO of the their brain stimulated.” And, that the older folks have near- ously close to its mandated minimum for cap- have lost nearly 19 percent of their value. Michigan-based ComForcare of course, it makes them feel by relatives or friends “who ital, which now sits just $600 million above Citigroup, which has seen its stock tumble Senior Services, to give us an useful. can help them in an emer- the 30 percent required target capital surplus. more than 35 percent, is among those compa- idea of the special issues that Experts warn that depres- gency. And be alert to any Capital, which is what’s left once a compa- nies leading that decline. The financial con- face seniors and their fami- sion is a big issue for seniors possible safety hazards or ny’s liabilities are deducted from its assets, is glomerate took a $6.5 billion writedown in the lies during the holidays. at holiday time. “Older folks maintenance problems considered the margin by which creditors are third quarter on its mortgage investments and “There are, of course, know it’s the holidays, and if around their home.” covered if a company’s assets are liquidated. has estimated losses as high as $11 billion in extra things to be done during they feel like they’re being All states have a range of That squeeze is happening because Freddie the current quarter. the holidays,” Armstrong told left out, they could easily get home and community-based Mac lost $2 billion in the third quarter, large- A key measure of Citigroup’s core capital, NextSteps, “but the bigger depressed,” Armstrong says. services that can assist older ly due to its need to set aside $1.2 billion to known as the Tier-One ratio, dropped to 7.3 thing is that they (older folks) Depression affects 15 out folks. For more information, account for bad home loans. percent in its third quarter -- below its target of need to not be forgotten.” of every 100 adults over age contact your state’s Now the McLean, Va.-based company is 7.5 percent. Goldman Sachs analyst William Adult sons or daughters, he 65, according to the Department on Aging. scrambling to replenish its capital position to Tanona, in a report last week where he down- says, “are so busy doing their American Association for Jan Warner is a member of cover anticipated losses in the fourth quarter graded Citigroup’s stock to “sell,” said the own things during the holi- Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), the National Academy of and into next year, too. CreditSights analyst company would be $4 billion short on its Tier- days that all of a sudden, they and many older adults “will Elder Law Attorneys and has Richard Hofmann describes it as “walking the One ratio if it wanted to reach its target by the find they have less time for show signs of stress from been practicing law for more tightrope of answering to shareholders as well end of the second quarter. their own parents. feeling isolated and lonely in than 30 years. Jan Collins is as abiding to their charters.” Capital measurements are important for “What we like to do,” he anticipation of the holidays editor of the Business and coming to an end,” says The The dividend cut could reduce its expenses banks, because they show how much of a continued, “is tell the sons Economic Review published “cushion” they have to absorb potential losses. Eldercare Locator, a govern- by as much as $646 million a year, money that and daughters, ‘You really by the University of South Tanona and other analysts have suggested ment-funded directory-assis- would have had to come out of shareholders need to plan ahead for the Carolina and a special corre- that Citigroup slash its dividend payouts to holidays’ and create almost tance service that provides spondent for The Economist. equity or retained earnings on its balance boost its capital, but late Monday, the nation’s information about senior ser- sheet. what I’d call a scheduled You can learn more informa- largest bank announced another solution. The vices. (800-677-1116 or tion about elder care law and Freddie Mac could also consider other mea- appointment or special time Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will invest to be with their parent(s). 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LOCAL NFL | TRAGEDY CALENDAR Redskins safety Sean Taylor dies a day after This week: • Wed.-Sat. UHS fresh- men boys basketball in being shot at this home Elsie Allen Tourney, By MATT SEDENSKY behind many people struggling to away, time TBA Associated Press It’s hard to expect a man to grow up overnight. But ever understand it,” he said in a statement. MIAMI (AP) — Pro Bowl safety “ Fans already had begun a makeshift • Thurs.-Sat. UHS boys Sean Taylor died Tuesday after he was since he had his child, it was like a new Sean, and every- memorial by laying flowers on a field JV basketball in Fortuna shot in his home by an apparent intrud- body around here knew it. He was always smiling, always near the front entrance to the tourney, away, TBA er, leaving the Washington Redskins in happy, always talking about his child. Redskins’ practice facility in Ashburn, mourning for a teammate who seemed ” Va. to have reordered his life since becom- -- Redskins RB Clinton Portis “This is the worst imaginable • Thurs., Fri. UHS boys ing a father. tragedy,” Redskins owner Daniel varsity basketball in Iten The 24-year-old player died at fans loved him because the way he home and embraced outside. Snyder said. “Our thoughts and tourney, home, starting Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he played football. Many of his oppo- Authorities entered the home, but it prayers are with Sean’s family.” @ 4 p.m. had been airlifted after the shooting nents feared him the way he was unclear what they were doing. Redskins teammate Clinton Portis early Monday. approached the game. Others misun- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also played with Taylor at the “It is with deep regret that a young derstood him, many appreciated him said the league will honor Taylor’s University of Miami. He had sensed a • Thurs.-Sat. UHS fresh- man had to come to his end so soon,” new maturity in his close friend. men girls basketball El and his family loved him.” memory at all games this weekend. father Pedro Taylor said in a statement A string of mourners, including “This is a terrible tragedy involving Molino tourney, home, on behalf of the family. “Many of his See TAYLOR, Page 7 time TBA. Taylor’s father, visited the player’s the loss of a young man who leaves

• Thurs., Fri. UHS girls varsity basketball in Iten WARRIORS 129 | SUNS 114 MENDOCINO | tourney, home, starting @ 4 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Warriors rise up to beat Suns Polkinghorne • Sat. UHS JV wrestling in NBL/SCL novice tour- happy with ney, Healdsburg, 9 a.m. team’s performance The Daily Journal Ukiah, CA - In his first COMMUNITY season at the helm of the Mendocino College’s DIGEST Women’s Volleyball pro- gram, Ori Polkinghorne feels a sense of satisfaction with High School Baseball how his team performed. Clinic “Our players worked The city of Ukiah and the Ukiah High Wildcats would like extremely hard all season to announce the beginning of and we were competitive in registration for a baseball clinic nearly every conference supervised by UHS baseball match—I was very pleased coaching staff. This clinic is with that. We ended up in completely free and will be held every Tuesday, the middle of the pack, but Wednesday and Thursday from we let a few matches slip 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. begin- away that I think we should ning on December 4th. This have won,” Polkinghorne clinic will teach every aspect of the game, from hitting and said. base running to pitching and An example of that was fielding and so much more. The Mendocino’s final match clinic is open to boys ages 13- versus Los Medanos College 17 all the way through the end last week. The Eagles lost in of January. Pre-registration is the only requirement and in three sets to the fourth place order to do so go to the City of Mustangs: 30-27, 30-18 and Ukiah office at 411 W. Clay St. 30-27. Mendocino finished Call 463-6201 for more info. with a Bay Valley Conference record of 6-8, 2007 Redwood which landed them in 5th Classic Basketball place out of eight teams. The Tournament Eagles finished with an over- The 50th annual Redwood all record of 9-14. Classic Basketball Tournament Top performers for is set to kick off the new sea- Mendocino against LMC son November 28-Dec. 1st, at were Freshmen Shana Hiatt the Anderson Valley High School gym in Boonville. The who scored 14 points on Redwood Classic is oldest and file photo eleven kills, had two aces largest small school tourna- The Warriors’ Monta Ellis goes up for a shot in a game against the Mavericks earlier this season. Ellis scored 15 straight and a block. Freshman ment in California. Local teams points in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors beat the Suns on Monday night and match his career high of 31. Passion Allen-LeNard con- invited include: Anderson tributed five kills, three Valley, Mendocino, Point Monta Ellis scores 15 straight points in the fourth six rebounds while leading a relentless Arena, St. Vincent, Cloverdale quarter on the way to offensive attack in Golden State’s sixth blocks and two aces. and Upper Lake. The out of to cap Warriors’ blitz in 129- According to area teams are: Branson, matching his career- victory in seven games following an 0-6 114 win over Suns high 31, and the start. Polkinghorne, the elevated Crystal Springs-Hillsborough, play of the Eagles’ Freshmen Tulelake, International, Valley By GREG BEACHAM resurgent Warriors “That was a quality win — our best Christian-Roseville, South Associated Press snapped the Phoenix game of the year, (or) it was close,” struck a positive note for Fork, Hoopa, CA School for the OAKLAND — The Golden State Suns’ eight-game Nelson said. “I thought it was a good next years’ team. Deaf, Stuart Hall and Colusa. Warriors had every excuse to get tram- “Jeff [Assistant Coach, The tournament begins at 3:30 winning streak with a game, and a fun game to coach.” pled. They were exhausted after a suc- 129-114 victory The Warriors won four of five games Jeff Whitby] and I agree that p.m. Wednesday, November ON TAP we have a good foundation 28th. Single day ticket prices cessful East Coast road trip, and they Monday night. Warriors (6-7) at in seven days on their road trip, revital- are $5 for adults, $3 students were trying to keep up with fast-paced Stephen Jackson Kings (5-9) izing their season with one grinding vic- to build on for next year. We and seniors and souvenir pro- Phoenix in their first game back home. scored a season-high Wednesday, tory after another. But Golden State hope that our Freshmen will grams cost $5. Instead, the Warriors ran away from 32 points in his first 7:00 p.m. showed no signs of fatigue while drop- return and that we’ll be able Steve Nash and the Suns for a win that home appearance of TV: FSN ping a 45-point first quarter on the Suns, to recruit some strong play- Radio: KNBR excited coach Don Nelson more than any the season, and 680 AM and they rarely let up after that. ers to join them.” of last week’s big victories on the road. Baron Davis had 28 When asked about recruit- Monta Ellis scored 15 consecutive points, 10 assists and See WARRIORS, Page 8 See EAGLES, Page 8 8

INSIDE: COMMUNITY SPORTS | REDWOOD CLASSIC 50th anniversary of AV High’s Redwood Classic Some Packers Basketball Tournament fans conflicted Terry Ryder McSweeney AVA team only had a few weeks to practice Mr. Mathias said that the wild general he said, “Foremost come out Anderson Valley’s Redwood together. Many had never played bas- enthusiasm of the students and the to the games. Anyone who likes bas- this week Classic basketball tournament AKA ketball before but, fortunately the community for this tournament ketball will really enjoy it especially in “The Biggest Little Basketball players turned out to be strivers with prompted the establishment of acade- the final rounds when the basketball ...... Page 7 Tournament” is the oldest and largest abundant go-power, and natural talent. mic competitions that also brought being played is pretty good, pretty small school (Division V- 500 and The community turned out in force many students to Anderson Valley to interesting.” under) tournament in California. This and reveled in the new gym, the new compete. If you’d like to support the AV 50 year old tournament has plenty of coach and the new team- it was some- Jim Boudoures varsity coach and Boosters they are at P.O. Box 104 colorful local history. thing of a sensation. Booster Club president in Anderson Boonville 95415 or call Robert Pinoli MNF turns To see history in the making attend “The gym really rocked. There was Valley for the past 5 or 6 years was at 895-2147. sloppy in this year on Nov. 28, 29, 30 and Dec. standing room only and it’s a pretty also interviewed this week. It was Robert Pinoli – head honcho of the 1. A total immersion basketball experi- big gym…The kids performed Robert Pinoli and Jim who started the whole shebang made me smile when Pittsburgh ence is available for true basketball admirably and went on to win the con- Boosters Club to find sports funding he told me that he was at the very first fans. The all tournament pass includes ference and the league that year which when the fiscal crisis hit the schools. Redwood Classic as a five year old ...... Page 7 all 24 basketball games for only really fired the community up,” said Jim had two sons and a daughter who child! He also told me that our tourna- $20.00! Single games are $5.00 adults, Mathias. played basketball here. ment is known for very high caliber $3.00 students and seniors. The tournament was then and He credits basketball for teaching play and that 12 of the 16 teams that Rose Bowl Between Friday night Dec. 12, 1958 remains a great opportunity to see them to work as a team, accept con- played last year went to the North (the first game ever) and Nov. 28, what the players have and to see the structive criticism, work for a common Coast section playoffs. berth on line 2007 (the first game this year) a whole competition in action. There were only cause and experience the joy of Notable this year are the complete- lot has happened. In an interview this 6 teams the first year, this year there accomplishment with others. ly resurfaced and refinished bleachers- as Trojans bat- week with J. Robert Mathias origina- are 16. “This year’s team has excellent all volunteer hard work of students tor of this tournament, former basket- In those days the fairgrounds had returning players and is a very coher- under Mr. Pinoli. tle L.A. rival ball coach, principal, and superinten- some lodging facilities where kids ent unit many coming off a successful The “old gym” is beloved and Bruins dent of schools here in Anderson could stay, families lodged others and soccer season playing together.” appreciated by many. Adults wax nos- Valley surprising details emerged. the cafeteria put out a massive amount When I asked Jim what the commu- talgic about the feel of the place, not a ...... Page 8 Apparently it was a bit of a last of food under the guidance of the cafe- nity could do to support high school minute idea the first year and the AV teria ladies and many volunteers. basketball and the sports program in See CLASSIC, Page 8 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2007 – 7

NFL | NFC SHOWDOWN Taylor’s 1-year-old daughter, Jackie, was also in the house, Taylor but neither she nor Taylor’s In heart of Packers country, Romo’s girlfriend was injured. Continued from Page 6 Police found signs of “It’s hard to expect a man forced entry, but have not to grow up overnight,” Portis determined if they were hometown faces tough choice said. “But ever since he had caused Monday or during the By NANCY ARMOUR terback who wasn’t even drafted out of picked the ball up and it was a 70-yard his child, it was like a new previous burglary. Associated Press Eastern Illinois five years ago. completion. Sean, and everybody around The shooting happened in BURLINGTON, Wis. — On the wall At the local Kmart, Packers gear is still “He’s not afraid to make a mistake, here knew it. He was always the pale yellow house Taylor behind the bar at Fred’s — the self-pro- far and away the No. 1 seller. There are and he wanted the ball.” smiling, always happy, always bought two years ago. In last claimed home of the world’s best burger Packers popcorn tins and green-and-gold But not even Gerber envisioned this talking about his child.” week’s break-in, police said — Tony Romo and Brett Favre get equal sweat shirts at the front of the store, and kind of success. Two bouquets were left by someone pried open a front billing. A signed Romo jersey hangs in a many, many more clothing items in the “This is my 30th year coaching,” he a palm tree outside a front window, rifled through draw- frame on one side, a big picture of a sporting goods section. said, “and we’ve had maybe three gate of Taylor’s home. Beside ers and left a kitchen knife on young Favre on the other. But tucked way in the back, behind the Division I football players.” the mailbox, an untouched a bed. Most weeks, there’s no conflict in this Wisconsin Badgers gear and in front of That Romo beat such long odds to not newspaper lay with news of Taylor starred as a running division of loyalties. Residents can root the shelves of Packers hats, there’s now only make it to the NFL but become a star his shooting. back and defensive back at for Romo, the local kid who grew up to one rack with Dallas Cowboys T-shirts, is part of what makes his hometown so Taylor’s death comes near- Gulliver Prep in Miami. His be quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, sweat shirts, boxers and pajamas. proud. But the Burlington natives are ly a year after Broncos corner- father is police chief of and still be loyal to Favre and the Green “Last year, we went down to see equally proud of the fact the 27-year-old back Darrent Williams was Florida City. Bay Packers. Detroit play” in Dallas, said Steve has stayed true to his roots. killed in a drive-by shooting A private man with a small But this week, an agonizing choice Gerber, Romo’s football coach at His parents still live in the house following an argument at a inner circle, Taylor rarely will have to be made. When the Packers Burlington High School, where he also where he grew up, and he stays there Denver nightclub on Jan. 1. granted interviews. But, play at Dallas on Thursday night in a was a standout golfer and basketball when he comes back in the summer for University of Miami defen- behind the scenes, Taylor was game that could decide home-field player. his football camp. He’s spotted out and sive lineman Bryan Pata was described as personable and shot to death in November smart. advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, “To see all the people with Romo jer- about in town, and is gracious about sign- 2006 several miles from seys on was incredible. It didn’t really hit ing autographs and taking pictures. After Taylor was drafted, you may as well ask the folks in Taylor’s home in an unsolved problems soon began. Taylor Burlington which family member they me until then,” Gerber said. “It’s still “I looked up to people and things of killing. fired his agent, then skipped like best. hard to believe he’s where he’s at.” that nature growing up,” Romo said. “I “Sean has been a close part of the NFL’s mandatory “Probably the best scenario that could Though Burlington is growing, the know the feeling when (fans) come up to friend of mine since our days rookie symposium, drawing a happen is if Tony throws for five touch- city of 10,102 just over the Illinois border you. They’re excited, and someone they at the University of Miami,” $25,000 fine. Driving home downs and loses to the Packers by a in southeastern Wisconsin hasn’t lost its watch play a game they enjoy is there, New York Jets linebacker late from a party during the point. I think that would be the best sce- small-town charm. It bills itself as and they just want to talk to you a little Jonathan Vilma said in a state- season, he was pulled over nario for everyone in Burlington,” said “Chocolate City U.S.A.” — Nestle USA bit. I have no problem giving people time ment. “He was a great team- and charged with drunken dri- Fred Mabson, the Fred of Fred’s produces everything from chocolate or an autograph or picture or any of that mate and an even greater per- ving. The case was dismissed Parkview who has known Romo since chips to candy bars here — and signs at stuff. It’s just who you are as a person.” son. It is so hard for me to in court, but by then it had the quarterback was 8 or 9. the city limits tout the yearly Chocolate When he gave Gerber a Cowboys hel- fathom that I am not going to become a months-long dis- “It’s hard not to have strong feelings Fest. met last summer, he signed it, “To: Gerbs be able to pick up the phone to traction for the Redskins. on either side.” Wander anywhere and it’s hard not to Thanks for starting my career!” When he call him.” Taylor endured a yearlong Though it is closer to Chicago than find someone who knows Romo or his stopped in at Sheila Mae’s Town Fryer, Doctors had been encour- legal battle after he was Green Bay, Burlington sits squarely in parents or his siblings or one of the high where he’s eaten breakfast since high aged late Monday when accused in 2005 of brandish- Packers country. Green Bay flags fly out- school buddies with whom he’s stayed school, he signed the jersey owner Sheila Taylor squeezed a nurse’s ing a gun at a man during a side of several homes, there are Packers close. Renz had gotten last Christmas. hand, according to Vinny fight over allegedly stolen all- bumper stickers and window decals Even harder to find is someone not It now hangs above a booth in a frame, Cerrato, the Redskins’ vice terrain vehicles near Taylor’s galore, and signs outside of bars tout big- eager to lavish him with praise. and pictures of him sit in front of it. president of football opera- home. He eventually pleaded screen TVs and drink specials for games. “He’s just an all-around, humble, “I just think it’s so neat that he’s gone tions. But family friend no contest to two misde- One home even has a wooden Packer happy-go-lucky, great kid,” said Kathy so far,” Renz said. “I’m so proud of what Richard Sharpstein said he meanors and was sentenced to supporting its mailbox. Rubach, a friend of Romo’s parents, Joan he’s done.” was told Taylor never 18 months’ probation. And the playground outside an area and Ramiro, and math teacher at But like everyone else in Burlington, regained consciousness after Taylor said the end of the elementary school? It has green swings Burlington High School. He’s a true fam- she’s conflicted this week. being taken to the hospital. assault case was like “a gray and a gold slide. ily guy. He believes in home, and he Family friend Rubach solved her “Maybe he was trying to cloud” being lifted. It was also “That’s Packer country, man,” said always wants to know about Burlington. dilemma by getting T-shirts that have say goodbye or something,” around the time that his Dallas tight end Jason Witten, who is one “He’s a great kid. We’re very proud of both Favre and Romo on the front. Others Sharpstein said. daughter was born, and team- of Romo’s best friends on the Cowboys him.” will wear Romo’s jersey, but it’ll be the Taylor, the fifth overall mates noticed a change. and has been back to Burlington with Romo, to hear anyone tell it, was one black No. 16 version he wore at pick in the 2004 NFL draft On the field, Taylor’s play him. “They love Tony now, there’s a lot of those kids who was a natural athlete. Burlington High School. Still others will following an All-American was often erratic. Assistant of No. 9 jerseys up there. But I think they Football, basketball, soccer, golf — did- pair a Romo shirt or jersey with a Packers season at Miami, was shot coach Gregg Williams fre- love Brett Favre a little bit more right n’t matter the sport, if there was a game, hat. early Monday in the upper quently called Taylor the best now.” Romo was playing it. He was actually a His hometown’s angst isn’t lost on leg, damaging the key femoral athlete he’d ever coached, but Green Bay’s won-loss record has better golfer than a football player in high Romo. Though he was more partial to artery and causing significant nearly every big play was mit- never made a difference in Wisconsin’s school, winning four letters and team John Elway than Favre growing up — blood loss. igated by a blown assignment. affection for the team, but fans can’t help MVP honors twice. and more of a basketball fan than any- Trauma experts said a seri- Taylor led the NFL in missed being giddy over this year’s unexpected Though he didn’t attract the interest of thing — he watched the Packers just like ous wound to this large artery, tackles in 2006 yet made the success. Instead of struggling, the young any big football schools, Gerber saw everybody else in Wisconsin. leading from the abdomen Pro Bowl because of his repu- team is 10-1 and tied with Dallas for best many of the same talents that have made “Anytime I go back home or talk to through the upper thigh, is tation as one of the hardest record in the NFC. Favre is playing like him one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. people back home, they’re real support- among the most difficult to fix hitters in the league. the MVP of old, and nobody is question- “The thing he was so good at in high ive and it’s a neat thing to see, just that and can quickly drain the This year, however, Taylor body of blood. Too long a was allowed to play a true free ing whether the 38-year-old should retire school was throwing on the move and Packer country can somewhat care about safety position, using his now. getting away from the script. I just thank the Cowboys a little bit,” Romo said ear- blood loss prevents oxygen from reaching the brain and speed and power to chase But Burlington is also a quintessential the good Lord I didn’t try to coach him lier this week. down passes and crush would- small, Midwest town, and local ties run more,” Gerber said, laughing. “(In one “But I’m not kidding myself. I think I vital organs. “According to a prelimi- be receivers. His five inter- deep. Outside of Dallas, nobody roots game) we had a play, it was either a fum- know where their loyalties lie.” ceptions tie for the league lead harder for the down-to-earth young quar- ble or a bad snap, and he went back and nary investigation, it appears that the victim was shot inside in the NFC, even though he the home by an intruder,” missed the last two games NFL | MONDAY NIGHT GAME Miami-Dade County police because of a sprained knee. said in a statement. “We do “I just take this job very not have a subject description seriously,” Taylor said in a Call it Muddy Night Football as Steelers at this time.” rare group interview during The attack came eight days training camp. “It’s almost beat Dolphins 3-0 after an intruder was reported like, you play a kid’s game for at Taylor’s home. Officers a king’s ransom. And if you By ALAN ROBINSON for-21 for 165 yards despite defensive backs were scared went for it on fourth down don’t take it serious enough, were sent to the home about eventually one day you’re Associated Press the treacherous footing. about falling down and giving rather than try another kick. 1:45 a.m. Monday after PITTSBURGH — For 59 Imagine how the Dolphins up a big play.” “From the 25 to the 35 going to say, ’Oh, I could Taylor’s girlfriend called 911. have done this, I could have 1/2 scoreless minutes, the (0-11) feel after coming so Ward, Roethlisberger and (yard lines), you just could not Sharpstein said Taylor’s Dolphins and Steelers slipped close to stopping their 0-for- running back Willie Parker kick,” Feely said. “They were done that.’ girlfriend told him the couple “So I just say, ’I’m healthy and slid on swampland mas- 2007 streak. The field condi- accounted for nearly all of the worst conditions that I was awakened by loud noises, querading as an NFL playing tions proved a great equalizer Pittsburgh’s offense, with ever kicked in while in the right now, I’m going into my and Taylor grabbed a machete fourth year, and why not do field, stuck so deep in the but, down to their No. 4 run- Parker going over the 1,000- NFL.” he keeps in the bedroom for ning back and relying on a yard mark for the third con- Late in the third quarter, the best that I can?’And that’s messy muck that neither team protection. Someone then whatever it is, whether it’s managed much yardage, much rookie quarterback making secutive season by gaining 81 Brandon Fields’ punt from broke through the bedroom eating right or training myself less any scoring. only his second start, the yards. He has 1,006 yards for near the Miami goal line came door and fired two shots, one right, whether it’s studying No NFL game had stayed a Dolphins couldn’t manage a the season. straight down and plugged in missing and one hitting harder, whatever I can do to two-way shutout this long single scoring play. NFL games have been the soggy turf like an arrow, Taylor, Sharpstein said. better myself.” since 1943, and no doubt the “We got close, but not close played in downpours and bliz- burying itself several inches league doesn’t want to see one enough,” said quarterback zards, and the aftermath of a deep. like this again for another 64 John Beck, who hasn’t led a hurricane — the Steelers- Newly reinstated Dolphins MENDO TRUCK years. The mud and the mire single touchdown drive in his Dolphins game in Miami in running back Ricky Williams made for one of the sloppiest first two NFL starts. September 2004, won by tried to help, carrying six ACCESSORIES games in recent league histo- That’s the story of this Pittsburgh 13-3 — but this times for 15 yards in his first ry, one in which the Dolphins Dolphins season: close, but was a first: lightning and NFL game since Jan. 1, 2006, came perilously close to end- not close enough. While heavy rain in a late November only to injure a shoulder. Organics ing their season-long losing Miami keeps heading toward game in Pittsburgh, resulting Williams sat out the 2006 & streak. the infamy of a winless record in a 25-minute delay. NFL season and the first 10 And the Steelers, upset — no NFL team has gone 0- The Steelers couldn’t have games of this season for a Hydroponics losers a week ago to a New 16, and only Tampa Bay in picked a worse time to lay repeat violation of the NFL’s York Jets team that had won 1976 went 0-14 — the New down new turf. After five high substance abuse policy. only once previously, came England Patriots (11-0) are school and college games “My No. 1 concern coming SUPERIOR dangerously close to losing to striving to duplicate Miami’s were played at Heinz Field into the game was that you Hopland PROFESSIONAL a no-win team. At least they perfect season in 1972. last weekend, crews hurriedly hurry a guy back, obviously did until Jeff Reed stood up There was nothing perfect put down a new layer of sod you can get hurt,” coach Cam SERVICE long enough on the skittish about the lowest-scoring atop the chewed-up grass in Cameron said. 13325 Hwy. 101 406 Talmage Rd., Ukiah turf to kick a 24-yard field Monday night since the time for Monday night’s “That was pretty much the 13325 Hwy. 101 goal with 17 seconds remain- primetime games began in game. worst,” Porter said. 462-4614 ing, giving Pittsburgh a 3-0 1970; the previous low was Because the rain fell so 744-8300 victory. nine points, in Jacksonville’s heavily most of the day, the “Unbelievable,” quarter- 9-0 win over the Steelers last water seeped between the back Ben Roethlisberger said. season. seams of the protective tarps, “That’s the only word I can It was the league’s lowest- resulting in huge puddles, soft use. Just unbelievable.” scoring game since Dec. 11, spots and sinkholes. The Steelers (8-3) could 1993, when the New York Jets “It was like being on the only sigh with relief after win- beat Washington 3-0. The beach in the sand on every ning a game in which heavy Detroit Lions and New York play,” said Miami linebacker rain turned Heinz Field’s 24- Giants played the NFL’s last Joey Porter, the former WE'VE GOT hour-old sod into a points- scoreless tie on Nov. 11, 1943, Steelers star who played depriving quagmire, with and no game since until this against his old team for the WAYS TO KEEP shanked punts, slippery foot- one remained scoreless for so first time. ing, misdirected pass routes long. This is how bad the field YOU HEALTHY. and numerous misplays all “Those conditions, whew, was. During an earlier 44-yard around. they were horrendous,” said field-goal try, the sod shifted, Join Today! “It was not easy out there. Hines Ward, who made nine causing Reed to miss badly. There were times when we catches for 88 yards. “The And when a 38-yard attempt were trying to fix divots at the footing was bad, all of a sud- by Miami’s Jay Feely was line of scrimmage,” said den you’d hit a water puddle blocked, only to be wiped out - Call 468-0441 - Roethlisberger, who was 18- and sink down. Some of by a penalty, the Dolphins 3101 South State Street 8 – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

games — including five at home — under suspension for SCOREBOARD Eagles Warriors legal troubles back in Indiana. Buffalo 11 10 1 23 64 59 Cleveland 111, Indiana 106 Continued from Page 6 Continued from Page 6 Captain Jack’s energy and Toronto 8 11 5 21 70 86 San Antonio 116, Seattle 101 attitude seemed infectious to NFL Southeast Division New Jersey 102, L.A. Lakers 100 ing needs, Polkinghorne Golden State led by 18 W L OT Pts GF GA Monday’s Games the Warriors, who matched AMERICAN CONFERENCE Carolina 13 8 3 29 80 72 New York 113, Utah 109 replied, “A setter and some points with 7 minutes to play, their highest-scoring quarter East Florida 11 12 1 23 63 69 Minnesota 103, New Orleans 94 height would be a great start!” and Ellis wouldn’t let the lead W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 11 12 0 22 61 78 Washington 110, Dallas 98 in 16 years during his first 12 y-New England 11 0 01.000 442 185 Tampa Bay 10 11 2 22 74 70 Orlando 85, Portland 74 Mendocino College sopho- didn’t dip much by making Buffalo 5 6 0 .455 167 258 Washington 8 15 1 17 57 72 Sacramento 112, San Antonio 99 minutes back in Oakland. N.Y. Jets 2 9 0 .182 181 278 WESTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 129, Phoenix 114 more middle hitter, Jamie his first five shots of the “It feels good just to come Miami 0 11 0 .000 183 277 Central Division Houston 88, L.A. Clippers 71 Brown was selected to the fourth quarter to the growing South W L OT Pts GF GA Tuesday’s Games home,” Jackson said. “I want- W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 15 6 2 32 76 56 Cleveland 109, Boston 104, OT All-Conference Team for her incredulity of the Warriors’ Indianapolis 9 2 0 .818 309 172 St. Louis 13 8 0 26 53 46 Memphis 110, New Jersey 103 ed to stay poised and not be Jacksonville 8 3 0 .727 243 195 Chicago 12 9 2 26 66 67 Miami 110, Charlotte 90 sellout crowd. Ellis finished Tennessee 6 5 0 .545 204 221 standout season. Brown was too out of control — just Columbus 11 9 4 26 63 60 Philadelphia 114, Milwaukee 99 14-of-23, including 7-of-10 in Houston 5 6 0 .455 243 263 Nashville 11 9 2 24 62 63 Atlanta at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. ranked in three of the six hyped.” North Northwest Division Indiana at Denver, 9 p.m. the final period. W L T Pct PF PA W L OT Pts GF GA Seattle at L.A. Lakers, Late BVC statistical categories: Leandro Barbosa scored 16 Pittsburgh 8 3 0 .727 272 145 “Me and Baron just stuck Minnesota 12 9 2 26 61 61 Wednesday’s Games 7th in Blocks per game, 10th points, while Shawn Marion Cleveland 7 4 0 .636 315 311 Vancouver 12 9 2 26 62 60 Milwaukee at Atlanta, 4 p.m. to running that screen,” Ellis Cincinnati 4 7 0 .364 281 292 Colorado 12 9 1 25 63 66 Utah at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. in Kills per game, and 12th in had 14 rebounds but just 10 Baltimore 4 7 0 .364 182 243 Calgary 10 11 3 23 66 71 Memphis at Toronto, 4 p.m. Hitting Average (.246). said of the simple play that set points on 5-of-14 shooting for West Edmonton 10 13 1 21 57 74 Cleveland at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. up most of his shots. “My shot W L T Pct PF PA Pacific Division Washington at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m. “Jamie was our co-captain the Suns, whose offensive San Diego 6 5 0 .545 261 223 W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. was going, so I just kept Denver 5 6 0 .455 221 295 Dallas 13 7 4 30 72 61 Houston at Phoenix, 6 p.m. and our go-to hitter. She did a acumen couldn’t mask their Kansas City 4 7 0 .364 162 206 Anaheim 11 9 4 26 61 66 Orlando at Seattle, 7 p.m. great job for us this year and shooting it. ... It was a great defensive liabilities this time. Oakland 3 8 0 .273 200 240 San Jose 11 8 3 25 58 49 Indiana at Portland, 7 p.m. win to get back to ourselves. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Phoenix 11 10 0 22 55 61 Golden State at Sacramento, 7 p.m. deserves this recognition,” Ellis and Davis took turns East Los Angeles 9 13 1 19 63 74 If we start doing the things we W L T Pct PF PA Polkinghorne added. exploiting two-time MVP Dallas 10 1 0 .909 358 221 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss were doing at the end of last N.Y. Giants 7 4 0 .636 253 241 TRANSACTIONS Other Eagles making the Nash throughout the night, or shootout loss. year, we’ll win a lot of games Philadelphia 5 6 0 .455 234 218 ——— BASEBALL BVC stats list were sopho- while Phoenix coach Mike Washington 5 6 0 .455 213 240 Sunday’s Games MLB—Suspended LHP Dan Serafini 50 games no matter who we’re playing. South Dallas 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 for testing positive for a performance-enhancing more Sarah Luetke, who fin- D’Antoni had to turn to veter- W L T Pct PF PA We came out, starting quickly, St. Louis 3, Calgary 0 substance. ished second in the confer- an journeyman forward Brian Tampa Bay 7 4 0 .636 214 164 Anaheim 3, Los Angeles 2 American League and finished it off.” New Orleans 5 6 0 .455 243 252 Vancouver 2, Chicago 0 TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS—Agreed to terms with ence in digs per game with Skinner to stop the Warriors’ Carolina 4 7 0 .364 173 243 Monday’s Games C Hector Gimenez, INF-OF Chris Richard and 4.17. Sophomore Jenny Stark Nash had 23 points and 13 layup line in the second half. Atlanta 3 8 0 .273 155 244 Dallas 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, OT OF Jon Weber on minor league contracts. assists — and eight turnovers North Boston 6, Philadelphia 3 National League finished sixth in setting Golden State matched its sea- W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 3, Washington 1 HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with RHP — for Phoenix, which was a Green Bay 10 1 0 .909 296 185 Edmonton 3, Columbus 1 Doug Brocail on a one-year contract. assists per game. Hiatt fin- son high with 31 assists. Detroit 6 5 0 .545 257 269 Tuesday’s Games LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Named Dr. Charles step slow in its first loss since Minnesota 5 6 0 .455 236 227 ished in seventh place in aces “We just turned the ball Detroit 5, Calgary 3 Steinberg executive vice president, marketing and Nov. 7. Amare Stoudemire Chicago 5 6 0 .455 221 251 Montreal 4, Toronto 3, SO public relations. per game. over a lot,” D’Antoni said. “A West Anaheim at Vancouver, Late PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Named Don Long hit- and Grant Hill scored 17 W L T Pct PF PA Wednesday’s Games ting coach. “We had solid contribu- lot of them were unforced, Seattle 7 4 0 .636 245 183 St. Louis at Buffalo, 4 p.m. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms points apiece for the Suns (11- Arizona 5 6 0 .455 254 259 tions from all 10 of our play- and maybe they wore out legs Dallas at New Jersey, 4 p.m. with RHP Steven Shell, RHP Dennis Tankersley, 3), who won’t match their San Francisco 3 8 0 .273 150 254 Florida at Washington, 4 p.m. RHP Bobby Brownlie, RHP Tristan Crawford, ers this year. We were fortu- out. We need to get into better St. Louis 2 9 0 .182 168 281 Ottawa at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m. RHP Jim Ed Warden, LHP Mike Bacsik, LHP 1980-81 counterparts’ 14-2 Philadelphia at Carolina, 4 p.m. Mike Hinckley, LHP Arnie Munoz, LHP Jason shape from some of the guys.” y-clinched division nate to be able to work with start, the best in franchise his- Phoenix at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Stanford, C Humberto Cota, C Chad Moeller, INF such a great group,” Davis scored 16 points in ——— Tampa Bay at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. William Bergolla, INF Yurendell de Caster, INF tory. Thursday’s Games Edmonton at Colorado, 6:30 p.m. Antonio Perez, INF Luis Jimenez, INF Ed Rogers, Polkinghorne said. the second half, and Ellis Green Bay 37, Detroit 26 Los Angeles at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. OF Jason Dubois, OF Tommy Murphy, OF Jorge “It was a track meet, and matched his career high for Dallas 34, N.Y. Jets 3 Padilla on minor league contracts. they won the meet,” Hill said. Indianapolis 31, Atlanta 13 FOOTBALL the second time in three days. Sunday’s Games NBA National Football League “They’re similar to us, and Seattle 24, St. Louis 19 NFL—Suspended Minnesota DT Fred Evans two “They got it going early, Minnesota 41, N.Y. Giants 17 EASTERN CONFERENCE games for violating the league’s personal conduct presented different matchup Oakland 20, Kansas City 17 Atlantic Division policy during a pair of offseason problems. Classic and they never chilled down,” Cleveland 27, Houston 17 problems. We had to play WLPctGB ARIZONA CARDINALS—Placed CB Eric Green Marion said. “We have to take Cincinnati 35, Tennessee 6 Boston 11 1 .917 — on injured reserve. Released P Mike Barr and TE catchup after that first quarter. New Orleans 31, Carolina 6 New Jersey 7 7 .500 5 Tim Euhus. Re-signed DE Bo Schobel. Continued from Page 6 this loss and learn from it.” Tampa Bay 19, Washington 13 Toronto 7 7 .500 5 CINCINNATI BENGALS—Signed LB Jim Games like this are fun when Jacksonville 36, Buffalo 14 Notes: The Warriors also New York 4 9 .308 7 1/2 Maxwell. Placed S Herana-Daze Jones on injured synthetic vibe. Players like to you win, but hopefully we San Diego 32, Baltimore 14 Philadelphia 3 9 .250 8 reserve. play in our gym the floor and scored 45 points in the first San Francisco 37, Arizona 31, OT Southeast Division CHICAGO BEARS—Placed RB Cedric Benson will see them a few more Chicago 37, Denver 34, OT WLPctGB on injured reserve. Signed OL Ryan Gibbons to quarter of the Suns’ last visit New England 31, Philadelphia 28 walls feel right, sound right, times. We’ll be able to use this Orlando 13 3 .813 — the practice squad. Terminated the practice-squad to Oakland in March. ... San Monday’s Game Washington 7 7 .500 5 contract of S Brandon Sharp. and rebound right. to prepare for the next time Pittsburgh 3, Miami 0 Charlotte 6 7 .462 5 1/2 DENVER BRONCOS—Signed G Isaac Snell. Jim Tomlin vice principal Francisco Giants OF Randy Thursday, Nov. 29 Atlanta 5 7 .417 6 Waived FB Kyle Johnson. we play them.” Winn, a Bay Area native, Green Bay at Dallas, 5:15 p.m. Miami 3 10 .231 8 1/2 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Released DE Simeon of AV High School and Jackson got a raucous ova- Sunday, Dec. 2 Central Division Rice. Re-signed RB Luke Lawton. attended the game. ... Five N.Y. Jets at Miami, 10 a.m. WLPctGB JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Signed LB Marquis Principal of Rancheria High tion when he was introduced Houston at Tennessee, 10 a.m. Milwaukee 7 4 .636 — Cooper. Released LB Jorge Cordova. Transferred Warriors have scored at least Detroit at Minnesota, 10 a.m. Detroit 8 5 .615 — DE Brian Smith from the physically-unable-to-per- School has been in attendance in the Warriors’ starting lineup Buffalo at Washington, 10 a.m. 30 points in a game this sea- Cleveland 8 6 .571 1/2 form list to injured reserve. for the past 17 Classics. Jim after sitting out the first seven Atlanta at St. Louis, 10 a.m. Indiana 6 8 .429 2 1/2 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed PK John son, the most in the NBA. Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. Chicago 2 10 .167 5 1/2 Carney. will man the microphone as San Diego at Kansas City, 10 a.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Activated WR Troy MC extraordinaire attending Seattle at Philadelphia, 10 a.m. Southwest Division Brown from the physically-unable-to-perform list. San Francisco at Carolina, 10 a.m. WLPctGB Placed LB Rosevelt Colvin on injured reserve. all 24 games. He and Robert PAC-10 | L.A. SHOWDOWN Denver at Oakland, 1:05 p.m. San Antonio 12 3 .800 — Waived DL Kareem Brown. Cleveland at Arizona, 1:05 p.m. Dallas 9 5 .643 2 1/2 NEW YORK GIANTS—Signed LB Torrance Pinoli who also attends all 24 N.Y. Giants at Chicago, 1:15 p.m. Trojans realize they’re fortunate New Orleans 10 6 .625 2 1/2 Daniels from the practice squad. Released RB games told me they look for- Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1:15 p.m. Houston 8 7 .533 4 Patrick Pass. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 5:15 p.m. Memphis 4 9 .308 7 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed CB Markus ward to this event like no to be playing for Rose Bowl Monday, Dec. 3 Northwest Division Curry to the practice squad. Waived TE Zac New England at Baltimore, 5:30 p.m. WLPctGB Alcorn from the practice squad. other event all year. It is one Utah 10 5 .667 — HOCKEY By JOHN NADEL any other way. We weren’t National Hockey League of the “Big Three” in Denver 9 5 .643 1/2 Portland 5 9 .357 4 1/2 NHL—Suspended Philadelphia F Scott Hartnell Associated Press done. It ain’t over yet, you NHL two games for his hit on Boston D Andrew Anderson Valley including Minnesota 2 10 .167 6 1/2 EASTERN CONFERENCE Alberts during a Nov. 26 game. LOS ANGELES — know? It wasn’t then, it’s not Seattle 2 12 .143 7 1/2 CAROLINA HURRICANES—Activated F Scott the Fair and the Variety Show. Atlantic Division Pacific Division Southern California is just now.” W L OT Pts GF GA Walker from injured reserve. I caught Annie Stenerson at WLPctGB COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Placed D Duvie where it expected to be at this Oregon’s most recent loss, Philadelphia 13 8 2 28 73 66 Phoenix 11 3 .786 — Westcott on injured reserve. Laurens over the weekend N.Y. Rangers 13 9 2 28 53 47 L.A. Lakers 7 6 .538 3 1/2 OTTAWA SENATORS—Recalled LW Nick Foligno time of year — looking to a 16-0 setback at UCLA last N.Y. Islanders 12 8 1 25 51 55 Golden State 6 7 .462 4 1/2 from Binghamton (AHL). Assigned C Alexander and asked her for her memo- New Jersey 11 10 2 24 56 59 beat crosstown rival UCLA weekend, moved USC into L.A. Clippers 6 7 .462 4 1/2 Nikulin to Binghamton. ries as the mother of a former Pittsburgh 10 11 2 22 68 69 Sacramento 5 9 .357 6 COLLEGE and clinch a Rose Bowl berth. the driver’s seat in the Pac-10 Northeast Division COLORADO STATE—Announced Sonny Lubick basketball star (Quincy Steele W L OT Pts GF GA ——— will not return as football coach. What the eighth-ranked and gave the Bruins (6-5, 5-3) Ottawa 16 5 1 33 71 53 Sunday’s Games MISSISSIPPI—Named Houston Nutt football coach. 95-98). As it turns out Annie Montreal 12 8 3 27 69 62 Toronto 93, Chicago 78 VIRGINIA—Exercised a one-year contract option Trojans didn’t foresee was a shot at the Rose Bowl as Boston 12 8 2 26 58 54 Utah 103, Detroit 93 is quite the basketball fan and on Al Groh, football coach. how they’d get to this point. well. That will happen if comes to the Classic every UCLA beats USC and year. She remembered the “We feel very fortunate to be in the situation that we’re Arizona upsets No. 13 Hoopa Team because “They ELECTRONIC • Fire & Security Systems in with as much riding on the Arizona State. PROTECTION were so fast, so good and the Carroll acknowledged it • Camera C.C.T.V place was packed- it was final game of the year,” USC BY coach Pete Carroll said wasn’t easy to pull for UCLA Service CENTER exciting and the place to be to beat Oregon even if it was DEEP • Medical Alerts the weekend after Tuesday. “This is a chance for 859 N. State Street us to really be at our best. the best thing for the Trojans. VALLEY Thanksgiving”. Also she “I’m not that fond of the (707) 462-4472 Authorized remembered a team from the “We’re the healthiest we’ve been. We do have an opportu- Bruins winning,” he said. 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Pizza; buy a souvenir pro- USC was heavily favored gram and cheer the excellent championship a record five WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! over UCLA last year, but the teams on. Remember what it straight times, and was a near- unanimous pick as the No. 1 Bruins won a 13-9 decision at was like to be young and full home to snap a seven-game of energy? Our young people team in the country. But a shocking 24-23 loss losing streak to their biggest really do care and they will be rivals and bounce the Trojans inspired by your support. to lowly Stanford on Oct. 6 Meet the editor and a 24-17 setback at Oregon out of the national champi- three weeks later appeared to onship game — and into the knock the Trojans out of con- Rose Bowl. Trojans tention for the conference title “They played a great foot- Ukiah Daily Journal Editor K.C. and Rose Bowl berth that goes ball game against us, and we Continued from Page 8 with it, not to mention the didn’t,” Carroll said. “We Meadows wants to meet you. Head Virginia, each with one loss, national championship pic- played pretty good defense, it down to Schat’s Courthouse Bakery can clinch berths in the BCS ture. wasn’t enough. Hats off to national championship game Now, thanks to their usual them.” 113 W. Perkins Street Thursday by winning this weekend. November success and two Carroll scoffed at the “There are teams out there, Oregon losses, all the Trojans notion revenge would be a morning at 7 a.m. to discuss and we are one of them, that need is a victory over UCLA factor this weekend, shaking could arguably beat any team on Saturday at the Los his head at the thought his current events, give her story ideas, in America,” Carroll said. Angeles Coliseum to guaran- team would need any extra “The BCS thing has not ever tee an appearance in Pasadena motivation. respond to stories you’ve read in mattered to me. We don’t live on New Year’s Day. “99.9 percent of the time, for that around here. We live “After the Oregon game, it we don’t even talk about the the Daily Journal, or just chat. for being a champion.” was completely out of our past,” he said. “We will not Regarding the BCS sys- hands,” offensive lineman Jeff talk about last year’s game in tem, Carroll said: “It contin- Byers said. “It’s kind of like, preparation for this one.” K.C. Meadows ues to have issues every year ‘Who would have thought While Carroll made it clear Editor Groups of local residents have had because it’s not perfect. The after the Oregon game we’d the conference championship only perfect way is to play it be in this position?’ Things was always the goal at USC, Ukiah Daily Journal rousing conversations off.” went our way, as we all know. he made clear his feelings Even then, he acknowl- Things turn fast in college when asked about the big pic- about education, edged, somebody would football.” ture in college football — probably be upset, like the That’s been the case he’d love to be involved in a transportation, No. 9 team if there was an throughout the season, with playoff. eight-team playoff. three No. 1 teams and six No. “I would like to see if we child rearing, USC was a consensus No. 2 teams, including USC, would be the last one stand- 1 following the 2003 regular Oregon and California of the ing,’ he said. “I don’t know if supervisors’ salaries season, but was bypassed in Pac-10, being knocked off. there is any other coach in the favor of LSU and Oklahoma Carroll said it never country who feels different.” and more. for the national championship occurred to him the Trojans As Carroll put it, the sys- game. If nothing else, that were out of the conference tem in place designates who proved the system wasn’t per- race — even after the loss at has had the most attractive fect. Oregon. seasons, not necessarily the The Trojans went on to “I know our players might best teams. This year, No. 1 beat Michigan in the Rose have doubted it,” Carroll said. Missouri and No. 2 West Bowl and split the national “I don’t know how to think championship with LSU. See TROJANS, Page 8 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COMMERCE WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2007 – 9 Copper, other base metals rally Intuit buys online small business as investors seek bargains in specialist for $170 million The Associated Press weakened market, dollar falls MOUNTAIN VIEW -- Intuit Inc. said Monday that By LAUREN VILLAGRAN it’s buying Homestead AP Business Writer Technologies Inc. for $170 NEW YORK -- Industrial metals rose million in a deal that will pro- broadly Monday as investors sought bargains vide the financial manage- in a market that has seen prices plummet while ment software maker with supplies increased. The dollar’s decline to new more online tools to sell small lows gave foreign buyers even deeper dis- businesses. counts on copper, lead and other metals. Menlo Park-based Other commodities finished mixed, with Homestead specializes in energy and agricultural futures mostly lower helping small businesses while precious metals made gains. and TurboTax programs decrease its earnings slightly design and run their Web sites. already widely used by small during its fiscal years ending The industrial metals market has suffered The acquisition is part of steep declines in recent months amid concerns businesses. in July 2008 and 2009. The Intuit’s effort to diversify Mountain View-based acquisition is scheduled to that sluggish economic growth in the U.S. beyond its popular Quicken could eventually slow industrial development lion, the Wall Street Journal reported. Rio Intuit expects the deal to close early next year. around the world. There are signs demand has Tinto Chief Executive Tom Albanese said at an slowed for the metals used to wire buildings investor presentation in London on Monday that BHP needs Rio more -- not the other way for electricity, coat steel or manufacture autos. SOLD AT BIG LOTS are installed, the light can Stockpiles of copper, zinc, nickel and other around. Meanwhile, aluminum producer United Commerce STORES: Buy-Rite Designs pose an electric shock. metals have swelled. Inc. is recalling Sparkle City BAJA YOUTH ATVS: But with prices looking a bit cheaper, buy- Company Rusal on Friday said it agreed to buy ers returned to the market on Monday after the a 25-percent-plus-one share stake in metals Continued from Page 3 Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Baja Motorsports is recalling a long holiday weekend. U.S. markets were conglomerate OAO Norilsk Nickel from for- 2007. The recalled jewelry Sets sold nationwide at Big Youth ATVs sold nationwide closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving, and mer general director Mikhail Prokhorov. It was contains high levels of lead. Lots Stores from August 2005 from November 2004 to July trading was light Friday. the latest bid for ownership in Norilsk, the JEWELRY SOLD AT to April 2007. The recalled 2007. These ATVs lack a tire “Prices have touched lows, and there is a bit world’s largest nickel miner. MICHAEL’S STORES: Pure jewelry contains high levels pressure gauge and flag pole of bargain-hunting coming through,” said UBS “There is a lot of corporate M&A activity in Allure is recalling Crystal of lead. mounting bracket, which analyst Robin Bhar. “We haven’t miraculously the sector and to some extent that may help Innovations jewelry sold VISUAL PRESENTERS: could pose a risk of injury to resolved all the problems about the credit metals prices,” said Bhar. “The theory goes nationwide at Michaels stores Elmo USA Corp. is recalling riders. crunch and slowing growth overnight ... but that producers will have more control over the from April 2006 to September Visual Presenters (sold as SNOW AND SAND CAS- nothing goes down in a straight line forever. I commodity price cycle” if there are fewer at 2007. The recalled metal jew- Image Presentation Cameras TLE KITS SOLD BY L.L. suspect this will meet with fresh selling.” the top, resulting in more discipline in cutting by Epson) sold nationwide BEAN: Paricon Inc. is recall- production when inventories build. elry contains high levels of December copper rose 3.2 cents to settle at lead. from December 1993 to June ing Snow and Sand Castle Elsewhere, energy prices pulled back. 2006. Improperly installed Kits sold nationwide by L.L. $3.023 a pound on the New York Mercantile Iranian Oil Minister Gholam Hossein said over LA FEMME JEWELRY Exchange. Copper rose 2.8 percent on the SETS: La Femme NY Inc. is fluorescent top lights in the Bean from September 2007 to the weekend his country is willing to raise presenter can overheat, posing October 2007.The largest London Metal Exchange, where zinc jumped crude production if needed. His comments recalling Children’s Necklace 6.3 percent; lead gained 5.6 percent and tin and Earring Sets sold nation- a fire hazard. plastic castle block maker in added to speculation that the Organization for SLIPCOVERS USED the kit could crack at the han- rose 2.8 percent. Petroleum Exporting Countries may increase wide from October 2005 to Economic news was sparse on Monday. output when the group meets Dec. 5. April 2007. The recalled jew- WITH BOPPY PILLOWS: dle during use, creating sharp Later this week, investors will watch for the Light, sweet crude fell 48 cents to settle at elry contains high levels of The Boppy Company is edges that can pose a lacera- latest readings on orders of durable goods, $97.70 a barrel on the Nymex after crossing lead. recalling Boppy Slipcovers tion hazard. existing home sales and consumer confidence. $99 overnight. Gasoline futures also fell, dip- COLOSSAL JEWELRY: sold nationwide from July PAINT BRUSHES: Meanwhile, the dollar slouched to a low ping 2.56 cents to settle at $2.4414 a gallon on Colossal Jewelry & 2006 to September 2007. The Discount School Supply is against the euro and declined broadly versus the Nymex. Accessories is recalling zipper pull on the slipcovers recalling Shaving Paint other world currencies. The euro was quoted at Colder weather in parts of the U.S. bolstered Children’s Metal Necklaces can break, posing a choking Brushes sold nationwide from $1.4868 late Monday after buying a record heating oil futures, which rose 0.24 cent to set- and Bracelets sold nationwide hazard to young children. In May 2004 to August 2007. $1.4885 in early trading. tle at $2.7066 a gallon on the Nymex. from January 2005 to June addition, paint on the zippers Surface paint on the brush A weak greenback makes commodities, Precious metals rose as the dollar sagged. 2007. The recalled jewelry contains excess levels of lead, handles can contain excessive which are priced in dollars, appear cheaper to Investors often shift assets to precious metals contains high levels of lead. which violates the federal lead levels of lead, violating the buyers abroad. to hedge against currency volatility. December CHERRYDALE paint standard. federal lead paint standard. Investors also appeared encouraged by rum- gold gained $1.80 to end at $826.50 an ounce FUNDRAISING FLUORESCENT SHOP CHILDREN’S PENCIL blings of more consolidation in the mining on the Nymex, while December silver added BRACELETS: Cherrydale LIGHTS: Cooper Lighting POUCHES: Raymond industry, which has seen big combinations 9.5 cents to close at $14.83 an ounce. Fundraising is recalling Inc. is recalling Metalux Geddes & Co. is recalling over the past couple of years. Agricultural futures ended mixed. Decorative Stretchable Aqua Fluorescent Shop Lights sold Children’s Pencil Pouches British miner Rio Tinto PLC defended its December corn fell 3.5 cents to $3.85 a bushel, Bracelets sold nationwide nationwide from January sold nationwide from deflection of a takeover by Australian rival while January soybeans rose 3.5 cents a bushel from September 2003 to April 2007 to October 2007. When September 1997 to October BHP Billiton PLC on Monday, saying the buy- to $11.037 a bushel on the Chicago Board of 2007. The bracelets contain the two prongs on the plug’s 2007. The paint on the pencil out would have to come at a higher value than Trade. December wheat futures fell 12.5 cents high levels of lead. electrical cord are touched pouches‚ zipper pulls contains the proposed stock-swap valued at $131.12 bil- to $8.14 a bushel. CHILDREN’S JEWELRY simultaneously while lamps excessive levels of lead.

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PEANUTS by Charles M. Schulz THE BORN LOSER by Art and Chip Sansom

ZITS by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman BLONDIE by Dean Young and Jim Raymond

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Engels (1820-1895), social philosopher; TODAY’S QUOTE: “The world began Datebook: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 Claude Levi-Strauss (1908-), social anthropol- without man, and it will end without him.” -- ogist, is 99; Paul Shaffer (1949-), bandleader, Claude Levi-Strauss Today is the 332nd day of 2007 and the 67th In 1975, Timor-Leste first declared its inde- is 58; Ed Harris (1950-), actor, is 57; Anna TODAY’S FACT: Indonesian forces invad- day of autumn. pendence. Nicole Smith (1967-2007), model/TV person- TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1905, Arthur In 2001, the energy trading giant Enron ality; Jon Stewart (1962-), television host, is ed Timor-Leste nine days after declaring its Griffith formed Sinn Fein, with the goal of Corp. collapsed when smaller rival Dynegy 45. independence from Portugal. It would not gain independence for all of Ireland. backed out of a planned merger. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1979, Billy Smith its independence until 2002. In 1925, the “Grand Ole Opry” radio pro- TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: William Blake of the New York Islanders became the first TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon gram debuted as the “WSM Barn Dance.” (1757-1827), poet/artist/philosopher; Friedrich NHL goalie to score a goal. (Nov. 24) and last quarter (Dec. 1).

slim -- or none. sides. Let them resolve things Hoping to strike it rich by tak- gossip about others is not the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- themselves. ing big risks could leave your right type of individual in ASTROGRAPH Feb. 19) -- Don’t ignore your TAURUS (April 20-May bank account gasping for air. whom you should place your instincts if they persist on 20) -- Unless you have com- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- confidence. You may be the warning you about a person, plete confidence in yourself, If you find it necessary to next day’s topic of discussion By Bernice Bede Osol place or situation. Your mind you could either change strike some kind of deal with within your circle. might perceive something that course or throw in the towel an individual you truly dis- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. your logic couldn’t possible just when victory is in sight. like, use an intermediary to do 22) -- If your goals exceed realize. your capabilities, your under- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- The only way you’ll succeed the selling for you. A face-to- PISCES (Feb. 20-March is to be resolute. face meeting might upset the takings could turn out to be Dec. 21) -- If you’re not care- 20) -- Attempt to be orderly ful about how you handle a GEMINI (May 21-June applecart at this time. frustrating rather than stimu- and do things a step at a time, 20) -- You’ll only be asking VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. lating. Be realistic about the discussion with an individual because failure to be methodi- for rejection if you insist upon 22) -- Make sure that you’re objectives you establish for who feels as strongly about an cal and systematic could not dealing with an inflated yourself. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 issue as you, things could get telling others things that they deprive you of success, espe- Know where to look for Although your tendency is nasty and ugly. cially where work is con- don’t want to hear about them- ego, or someone could manip- romance, and you’ll find it. to always have a sidekick CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- cerned. selves, and it could be down- ulate you to think you’re as nearby, you are likely to fare Jan. 19) -- Be wary of enter- ARIES (March 21-April right mean. Don’t try to be a great as you want to believe The Astro-Graph Matchmaker far better during the year ing into a joint endeavor 19) -- If a squabble develops reformer. you are -- and then use this instantly reveals which signs ahead in ventures or endeav- where the greatest part of the between two pals, don’t say or CANCER (June 21-July weakness to his or her advan- are romantically perfect for ors where partners play an burden falls on you. Without do anything that will put you 22) -- Only through traditional tage. you. Mail $3 to Astro-Graph, extremely limited role. Go it parity in the arrangement, in the middle or make you methods, avenues and proce- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH alone as much as possible. your chances of success are appear as if you’ve taken dures can you derive profits. -- Someone who is inclined to 44092-0167.

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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 -7 16 28 20 by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion YMOE 17 42 -4 2 Unscramble these four Jumbles, EARL one letter to each square, 45 25 22 -1 to form four ordinary words. ARXE 46 49 31 13 RGPT MUTOH

CLUE: OUTSTANDING ORDER GRID 86 ©2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 86 All Rights Reserved.

28 86 O NIORB 16 86 M 2-786 LY 86 86 86 86 86 11/28/2007 DECODED MESSAGE: PRAMTE

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58 -6 0 53 PR I N A: “ ” ON 8 454210 TEDC (Answers tomorrow) 42 13 5 45 Jumbles: SWASH FINAL MOTIVE GOLFER HARA Yesterday’s -3 53 58 -3 Answer: What the scientists decided to do when they CTER studied the icebergs — GO WITH THE “FLOE” 11/27/2007 Couple wants to check biblical rules on relationships Dear Annie: Recently, while visiting out- takes days to prepare, I believe it shows good too, think it is neglect. My daughter is not of-town relatives, I was reunited with a second manners to arrive on time or even a little early. pregnant, however. She’s lazy. It’s not like she cousin whom I had not seen in 28 years. We are ANNIE’S MAILBOX I also think one should at least offer to do uses the time to clean or do laundry. She most- both in our early 40s and single. We hit it off something, even if it’s as simple as cutting the ly watches TV. I wish we had the money to hire instantly, a total personality click, and spent By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar pie. I don’t expect my guests to be put to work, a sitter or put the children in day care, but not quite a bit of time together during my stay. but I believe it’s nice to offer. everyone is rolling in dough. Day care around Although we didn’t act on it, the chemistry Is there proper etiquette for this situation? A here is $26 per child per day. between us is very strong. Since returning The Bible has no prohibition against mar- lot of people disagree with me. -- Not My daughter sees nothing wrong with what home, we have kept in touch on a daily basis riages between cousins. In fact, many biblical Impressed in Ottawa she’s doing, nor does her husband. Calling and have discussed our feelings for one anoth- married couples were related this way. Feel Dear Ottawa: People should arrive on time Child Protective Services will probably mean er. free to go for it. for a dinner party of any kind, give or take 10 loss of contact for us. The average family can’t We don’t know what to do. Is it morally or, Dear Annie: I hosted Thanksgiving dinner minutes (unless specifically invited to come spend money on expensive services. When are more importantly, biblically wrong for us to for my in-laws. I arranged all the trimmings earlier). Arriving a half-hour late is very incon- you going to tell parents to start being respon- pursue an intimate relationship? The answer is and even made homemade cranberry sauce. I siderate. Although it is kind to offer, guests are sible for their own children? -- Grandma Dear Grandma: We always tell parents all that’s keeping us apart. I’m sure we are not told them dinner was at 6 p.m., but they were not required to help tidy up, since hosts should save the cleanup for when the guests have gone they are responsible for their own children, but the first people to be faced with this issue. Your welcome to come any time after 4:30. Instead, they decided to show up 30 minutes late, for no home. Family members, however, are expected the parents didn’t write to us. There is nothing advice will be greatly appreciated. -- Waiting we can say to grandparents that will force their particular reason. After all the hard work and to offer to pitch in. for the Answer Dear Annie: “Scared Grandmother” said grown children to listen to them. In your case, Dear Waiting: Second cousins may legally preparation I did, I was not happy. Worse, after her pregnant daughter-in-law locked her other if your daughter “visually checks” on her chil- marry in all states, so obviously an intimate dinner, everyone relocated to the sitting room children in their bedroom all morning watching dren periodically, it may be sufficient supervi- relationship is acceptable. (Many states also and never offered to help. cartoons while she slept. You suggested baby sion. If the children are in danger, however, permit first cousins to marry.) When invited to a dinner, especially one that sitters or day care. 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869-07 872-07 845-07 11-28/07 HELP HELP HELP 11-28/07 PUBLIC NOTICE 11-21,28/07 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT NEGATIVE 833-07 BEST WESTERN Economic Instructional Aide Notice is hereby given by the persons whose Notice is hereby given that the undersigned DECLARATION FOR PUBLIC REVIEW 11-14,21,28/07 Orchard Inn seeking Development Work with students at names appear hereon of their intention to cir- intends to sell the personal property descri- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Men- FICTITIOUS for Front Desk Audi- Manager: two successful culate the petition within the County of Men- bed below to enforce a lien imposed on said docino County Planning Commission at its BUSINESS NAME tor FT/PT. Apply in Associate Level - schools. Part-time. docino for the purpose of Repeal of Mendoci- property pursuant to the California Self-Serv- regular meeting on Thursday, December 20, STATEMENT person 462-1514 Annual comp pack- Apply at 1059 N. no County Code Section 9.36 (Cannabis Per- ice Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700- 2007, at 9:00 a.m., to be held in the Board of age up to $71,961, State St. or at sonal Use ordinance) and Adopt Ballot Initia- File No.: 2007-F0711 21716). BUSY INSURANCE Supervisors Chamber, 501 Low Gap Road, plus benefits OR www.edjoin.org for tive “Sensible Medical Marijuana”. THE FOLLOWING Will be sold at Public Auction on 4 December, OFFICE FT position Ukiah, California, will conduct a public hear- Senior Level: annu- Redwood Academy. With the passage of SB420 in 2003, State of PERSON(S) IS 2007 at 10:00 AM, on the premises where looking for reception- ing on the following project and the Draft Neg- al comp package up California limits on Medical Marijuana were (ARE) DOING BUSI- said property has been stored and which are ist/CSR No exp. nec. ative Declaration at the time listed or as soon to $85,212, plus established. The procedures and require- NESS AS: located at G&W Storage, 120 Parducci Rd., will train. Fax resume thereafter as the item may be heard. benefits. Complete ments were set to address the need of the se- NOR CAL INNOVA- Ukiah, CA. The following: misc. household 462-8110 1. CASE#: MS 29-2006 job description with riously ill residents of the State. TIONS items and boxes-contents unknown belonging Campus Aide DATE FILED: 12/13/2006 requirements & ap- The passage on 11/07/02 of Measure “G” in 75 Kunzler Ranch Rd to J4 Lillian Ann Brandon. Supervise students in COOK OWNER: MARK REINSTRA plication available at Mendocino County, setting limits of 25 mature Ukiah, CA 95482 G&W Storage 0410802 (707) 462-5763. successful charter Mendocino Co APPLICANT: MARK REINSTRA City of Ukiah, 300 plants, has led to excessive abuses. The James Humpheries schools. Part-time, Juvenile Hall & Jail AGENT: RAY CARLSON & ASSOCIATES Seminary Ave. criminal element have perpetuated home in- 27170 Oriole Dr. mid-day. Apply at are seeking to fill ex- REQUEST: Minor subdivision to create two LOST & HELP Ukiah, CA 95482 or vasions, shootings, deaths, thefts, violations Willits, CA 95490 1059 N. State St. tra-help on call & full parcels of 160+/- acres and 162+/- acres. 30 FOUND 120 WANTED www.cityofukiah.com of personal property rights and public intimi- This business is con- CASE MANAGER time vacancies. LOCATION: Approximately 6 miles south- FOUND: Black & white PT JANITOR WIL- Deadline: 5 pm, dation with trafficking in marijuana and insult- ducted by an Individ- F/T in Ukiah, to help $11.52/Hr. Req HS west of Hopland, lying on the west side long haired cat. 12/7/07. EOE ing the sensibilities of our communities with LITS Subcontractors Grad/GED and 6 Mountain House Road (CR#111), approxi- ual. The registrant Vic. of Tomki Rd. & the elderly avoid excessive smells and depletion of our water wanted. Call Pat Say mos exp. Apply by mately 1/2 mile northwest of its intersection commenced to trans- West Rd. 485-7278 nursing home place- supplies. for info. 476-8874 12/11/07 to: HR with State Highway 128, no street address act business under ment. MSW pref’d; This measure will set limits and policies con- Found: Vic. Laws Dept, 579 Low Gap assigned; AP#'s 049-370-73, 049-370-74, the fictitious business Accounting Assist. or BSW or related sistent or exceeding that of the State of Cali- Ave. & Tedford area. Rd, Ukiah, CA 050-260-06. name or names listed Materials - F/T degree w/case mgmt fornia’s SB420, specifically stating 6 mature 2-3 mo. old male 95482, (707) 463- PROJECT COORDINATOR: MARY LYNN above on 10-22-07. at Hillside Health Ctr. exp. Competitive Finance Controller: or 12 immature plants and 2 pounds of dried puppy. White with 4261, w/TDD (800) HUNT Endorsed-Filed on $10-$15 DOE+ben. salary & exc. bene- Total annual com- marijuana, as a limit for Medical Marijuana light brown markings. 735-2929. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The 10/22/2007 at the pkg. Fax: 468-0793 fits. Resume, Cov. pensation package patients. It further sets the limits of primary 621-0200 www.co.mendocino. Department of Planning and Building Serv- Mendocino County [email protected] Ltr. to MSSP, 301 S. up to $85,212.48 caregivers to serve not more than 4 patients www.mchcinc.org ca.us/hr EOE ices has prepared a Draft Negative Declara- Clerks Office. State St., Ukiah ($4,785 - $5,817/Mo; per parcel, per year. Caregivers may not grow “Work for Us” tion for the above project (no significant envi- /s/James Humpher- 95482 EOE plus benefits). JANITOR/LAUNDRY in residential areas. ronmental impacts are anticipated which can- ies Adult Foster Care CASEWORKE Complete job WORKER It further directs local Government to confirm not be adequately mitigated). A copy of the CA Mentor is seeking NICE OFFICE description/applica- Responsible for pro- Section 2. 2.5 (commencing with Section JAMES HUMPHER- Draft Negative Declaration is available for individuals or families Native American tion available at City viding Janitorial/ 11362.7) added to chapter 6 of Division 10 of IES public review at 501 Low Gap Road, Room who can open their Cash Assistance Pro- of Ukiah, 300 Laundry services at the Health and Safety Code, (a) Attending I am a big male black 1440, Ukiah, California and at 790 South 834-07 home to a young fe- gram in Lake County. Seminary Avenue, the Residential Treat- Physician's who has taken responsibility for and white cat who Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, California. The 11-7,14,21,28/07 male adult with a de- Exper. working Ukiah, CA 95482. Or ment Campus. Excel- an aspect of the medical care, treatment, di- was out for a stroll staff report and notice are available on the FICTITIOUS velopmental disabili- w/Tribal people help- www.cityofukiah.com lent benefits including agnosis, counseling, or referral of a patient 11/21 on the 300 Department of Planning and Building Serv- BUSINESS NAME ty. We will provide ful. Clean DMV, drug Deadline 5pm, medical, dental, vi- and who has conducted a medical examina- block of Pine St. I ices website at STATEMENT your training and on testing, background 12/28/07. EOE sion, & tuition reim- tion of that patient before recording in the pa- made a poor deci- www.co.mendocino.ca.us/planning. File No.: 2007-F0736 going support. Will check F/T salary bursement. Must tient's medical record the physician’s assess- sion. I stepped into a 2. CASE#: #MS 6-2002 & #UM 3- THE FOLLOWING receive a $5000.oo $30K w/benefits. Go pass pre-employment ment of whether the medical use of marijuana trap set for a wild cat 1990/2002 PERSON(S) IS and pop went the monthly stipend. to www.cttp.net for physical, drug test is appropriate. (d) “Primary caregiver” means DATE FILED: 3/8/2002 (ARE) DOING BUSI- door. Now I am at the Must have experi- application & job de- and background the individual, designated by a qualified pa- OWNER: CHRISTINE ERKKILA NESS AS: Ukiah shelter. Help ence working with in- scription. Contact check. tient or by a person with an identification card, Full Time Caregiver, APPLICANT: GLENN F. ROGERS CHERRY ST. MINI- there are so many dividuals with DD. Colleen Pete at 707- APPLY AT who has consistently assumed responsibility mental health facility. REQUEST: Minor Subdivision of a 120-acre STORAGE lost cats here! Call Please call: (707) 262-4404 w/ques- 915 W. Church St., for the housing, health, or safety of that pa- PT Various shifts parcel to create two parcels, one parcel con- 191 Cherry St. Sage at 467-6453 or 442-4500 tions. Fax to 707- Ukiah or fax resume tient or person. (h) “Serious medical condi- come to the shelter at $8-$10/hr. 467-0911 taining 20 acres, and a Remainder parcel Ukiah, CA 95482 Alcohol/Drug Youth 274-4233 resume & to 877-382-7617 tion” means all of the following medical condi- 298 Plant Rd. containing 100 acres, and a Use Permit Modi- Worker. Willits. On application. Indian Health Ctr. Manager www.trinityys.org tions: (1) Acquired immune deficiency syn- Michael E. McCann fication to implement the "PD", Planned De- campus prevention hiring preference ap- Mendo. Community EOE drome (AIDS), (2) Anorexia, (3) Arthritis, (4) 2100 Boonville Rd velopment Combining District Designation education, activities. plies. Health Clinic, Inc. Medical Assist. F/T. Cachexia, (5) Cancer, (6) Chronic pain, (7) Ukiah, CA 95482 and an Exception to Road Width and Im- Middle/high school COOK & (MCHC) seeks exp. MA Cert. req. for Glaucoma, (8) Migraine, (9) Persistent mus- Carol J. McCann provement Standards. students. Job de- CAREGIVER professional to man- MCHC Hillside cle spasms, including, but not limited to, 2100 Boonville Rd LOCATION: Approximately 8 miles northeast scription/application FT Cook & Caregiver age daily operations Health Center spasms associated with multiple sclerosis, Ukiah, CA 95482 of Ukiah on the south side of Highway 20, ly- MCYP 463-4915 position wanted for of the Little Lake OB exp. Bilingual (10) Seizures, including, but not limited to, This business is con- I am a female Aire- ing on both sides of Vista Del Lago Road (pri- 32 hrs. wk. Assisted Living Health Ctr in Willits. a+. $12-$17 DOE + seizures associated with epilepsy, (11) Se- ducted by a Hus- dale and I was found vate), immediately north of its intersection Excellent benefits. Facility Experienced Must be strong team great ben. pkg. vere nausea, (12) Any other chronic or persis- band and Wife. The in Boonville at the in- with King Ranch Road (private) at 6450 El- preferred. leader w/5 yrs + Fax: 468-0793 tent medical symptom that either: (A) Sub- registrant com- tersection of HWY Assistant House- ledge Ranch Road, Ukiah; AP# 188-020-13, Apply in person management. exp; [email protected] stantially limit’s the ability of the person to menced to transact 253 and 128. I ap- keeper. Wed. thru 188-050-06 and 188-050-20. Mt. View Assisted RN/LVN lic. a plus, www.mchcinc.org conduct or more major life activities as de- business under the pear friendly to peo- Sun. 9-4 $12 hr. PROJECT COORDINATOR: Dennis Chaty Living but not req. Compet- fined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of ple and would like to Call Orr Hot Springs Medical Billing- ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The fictitious business 1343 S. Dora Ukiah itive compensation/ 1990 (Public Law 101-336), (B) If not alleviat- go home. If not 462-6277 Active group in Ukiah Department of Planning and Building Serv- name or names listed Associate Planner 707-462-6212 EOE benefits pkg. Email ed, may cause serious harm to the patient’s claimed, I will be is seeking an experi- ices has prepared a Draft Negative Declara- above on 11-06- I: Annual comp admin@mountain [email protected] safety or physical or mental health. available for adoption enced FT Billing/ tion for the above project (no significant envi- 2007. Endorsed-Filed package up to viewalf.com Fax 707-468-0793 Require written documentation by attending on 12/3. Call Sage at Coding professional ronmental impacts are anticipated which can- on 11/06/2007 at the $75,296.46, plus www.mchcinc.org Physician, that the patient is limited by seri- the Ukiah Shelter Criminal Defense who enjoys challeng- not be adequately mitigated). A copy of the Mendocino County benefits OR ous medical conditions as outlined in SB 420. 467-6453 or come by Attorney: Local HILLSIDE HEALTH es, details & oppor- Draft Negative Declaration is available for Clerks Office. Associate Planner Report Physician abuses to the State of Cali- to identify me at 298 criminal defense firm CENTER tunity. Join our team public review at 501 Low Gap Road, Room /s/Carol J. McCann II: Annual comp fornia Medical Board. Plant Rd. seeks associate 10- F/T licensed LVN and see what makes 1440, Ukiah, California and at 790 South CAROL J. MCCANN package up to It further direct the Board of Supervisors to 20hrs/wk for appear- Care Manager our Practice unique! Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, California. The $78,771, plus bene- set policies and amend any ordinances asso- 847-07 ances, client consul- LITTLE LAKE GREAT PAY/BENE- staff report and notice are available on the fits. Complete job ciated with the growing of Medical marijuana 11-14,21,28,12-5/07 tations, etc. Existing HEALTH CENTER FITS. Fax resume Department of Planning and Building Serv- descriptions/applica- in Mendocino County to comply with the FICTITIOUS office a plus. Fax F/T licensed LVN or to: (707) 965-9191 ices website at BUSINESS NAME tions available at measure. resume to 707- Certified Medical Nail-tech with www.co.mendocino.ca.us/planning. City of Ukiah, 300 It also recognizes the Federal Law governing STATEMENT I am a male cream 571-5521 Assistant. clientele preferred. Your comments regarding the above project Seminary Ave. marijuana and directs law enforcement to en- File No.: 2007-F0685 and white cat off for a Direct Care Work Competitive salary M/T/W/F. and/or the Draft Negative Declaration are in- Ukiah, CA 95482 or force these laws. THE FOLLOWING romantic walk with No Experience DOE great benefits! 462-3637 vited. Written comments should be submitted www.cityofukiah.com By Jimmy Rickel- Substance Abuse Consul- PERSON(S) IS my B&W girlfriend on Needed!! Fax: 468-0793 to the Department of Planning and Building Deadline: 5 pm, On-line Sales tant (ARE) DOING BUSI- North Bush St. near Morning, evening, [email protected] Services, at 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1440, 12/14/07. EOE 3900 North State Street Space #71 NESS AS: Frank Zeek school. graveyard. Drug test www.mchcinc.org Position for high- Ukiah, California 95482, no later than Decem- Ukiah, California 95482 SIMAINE CELLARS We thought of stop- required, no test for traffic web site. ber 19, 2007. Oral comments may be pre- Hospitalist Program Robert Werra MD 201 Tedford Ave/ ping by to visit the cannabis, good DMV. This is for an sented to the Planning Commission during Manager needed 2 Lookout Drive P.O. Box 539 children and then Personal care, cook- independent the public hearing. to support the Hospi- Ukiah, California 95482 Ukiah, CA 95482 amble on home when ing, cleaning, driving commissioned only The Planning Commission's action regarding Attention Pet Lovers! talist team at Ukiah Walter Puffer - Retired quick as a wink we and providing living contractor. Ukiah this item shall be final unless appealed to the SIMAINE WINES Nutro Products is Valley Medical Cen- PO Box 414 found ourselves in a skills training to area, email only: Board of Supervisors. The last day to file an 201 Tedford Ave/ now hiring dependa- ter. Skill set needed Fort Bragg, California 95437 box and taken to the adults with develop- udjpublisher appeal is the 10th day after the Planning P.O. Box 539 ble, outgoing, dem- incl. office manage- Laura McBride - Kennel Owner Ukiah shelter. Please mental disabilities. @pacific.net Commission's decision. To file an appeal of Ukiah, CA 95482 onstrators to promote ment customer rela- 151 East Barbara Lane help us find our way Three 6 bed group the Planning Commission's decision, a written SIMAINE ENTER- our cat & dog food in tions, collaboration, Part time LVN Willits, California 95490 home. Call Sage at homes, established statement must be filed with the Clerk of the PRISES local pet retailers. data compilation, and Tired of high case Clyde Blundell - Rancher 467-6453. in 1988. Call for inter- Board with a filing fee prior to the expiration of 201 Tedford Ave/ Wknds. $12/hr. extensive knowledge loads? Provide sup- 11720 East Road view 485-5168, 485- the above noted appeal period. If you chal- P.O. Box 539 1-866-485-4798 of computer pro- port to 6 adults with Potter Valley, California 95469 0165, 468-0602. lenge the project in court, you may be limited Ukiah, CA 95482 Apply online at grams. FT, M-F 8-5 Devel. Disabilities in Direct Care Work to raising only those issues you or someone Christine Maine www.nutroproducts. $45-50K + benefits. their home and su- No Experience else raised at the public hearing described in 848-07 201 Tedford Ave com/demo.html Fax resume to Pacific pervise staff. Needed!! this notice, or in written correspondence deliv- 11-21,28/07 Ukiah, CA 95482 BANKING Redwood Medical Office 485-5168 Customer Service Morning, evening, ered to the Department of Planning and Build- Trustee Sale No.: 20070134007466 Title Or- Branda Simon Services: 467-3250 Cell 489-0022 der No.: 30082043 FHA/VA/PMI No.: Representatives graveyard. Drug test ing Services or the Planning Commission at, 201 Tedford Ave I sure do hope I was NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE got lost and was not Savings Bank of required, no test for or prior to, the public hearing. All persons are Ukiah,CA 95482 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF dumped. I was found Mendocino County is cannabis, good DMV. IMMEDIATE OPENING invited to appear and present testimony in TRUST, DATED 10/31/2005. UNLESS YOU Victor Simon Sun 11/25 on Orr seeking qualified ap- Personal care, cook- this matter. TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- Sport Chrysler Jeep Dodge 201 Tedford Ave plicants for Custom- ing, cleaning, driving Additional information regarding the above ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC Springs Rd and Ukiah,CA 95482 er Service Rep’s. and providing living SALES DEPARTMENT noted item may be obtained by calling the De- SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION brought to the Ukiah This business is con- F/T positions open skills training to No dealership Exp. Necessary partment of Planning and Building Services at OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING shelter. I am an adult ducted by a General at three branches adults with develop- Great Pay, Great Benefits 463-4281, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A male Rottie/shepherd LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appoint- Partnership. The in Ukiah. mental disabilities. through 5:00 p.m. Should you desire notifica- mix. If not claimed I Monthly Guarantee ed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of registrants com- Must be able to work Three 6 bed group tion of the Planning Commission's decision will be available for Plus Commission Trust Recorded on 11/14/2005 as Instrument menced to transact at any branch loca- homes, established you may do so by requesting notification in adoption on 12/1. Bi-lingual a plus No. 2005-24834 of official records in the of- business under the tion and be available in 1988. Call for inter- writing and providing a self-addressed stamp- fice of the County Recorder of Mendocino Missin a pet? Come Apply at fictitious business to work Saturdays. If view 485-5168, 485- ed envelope to the Department of Planning County, State of California. Executed By: to 298 Plant Rd. Sport Chrysler Jeep Dodge name or names listed you have cash-han- 0165, 468-0602. and Building Services. Shane B Roberts and Roneisha Roberts, hus- there are many lost 200 Chestnut Street dling exp. and excel- RAYMOND HALL, Secretary to the Planning band and wife as joint tenants, will sell at pub- above on 10-11- animals here or call lent customer serv- DRIVERS Fort Bragg, Ca 95437 Commission lic auction to highest bidder for cash, cash- 2007.Endorsed-Filed Sage 467-6453 ier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of on 10/11/2007 at the ice skills, apply in payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at Mendocino County person at Savings time of sale in lawful money of the United $1000 IMMEDIATE OPENING 873-07 Clerks Office. Bank of Mendocino States). Date of Sale: 12/11/2007 Time of 11-28/07 /s/Christine Maine County, 200 N. Sport Chrysler Jeep Dodge INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED Sale: 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main en- HIRING trance to the Mendocino County Courthouse, CHRISTINE MAINE School Street, Ukiah DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS by Monday, Dec. 3, FINANCE SPECIALIST The County Counsel has prepared the follow- 100 North State Street, Ukiah CA Street Ad- 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Experience in Banking ing title and summary of the chief purpose dress and other common designation, if any, BONUS of the real property described above is pur- 870-07 Must pass Teller or Loan Industry helpful. and points of the proposed measure. On this holiday I am Golden State ported to be: 533 Kenwood Dr, Ukiah, CA Test. EOE/AA Great Pay, Great Benefits Petition to Repeal the Cannabis Personal Use 11-28,12-5,12,19/07 thankful even though Overnight Ordinance and adopt Ballot Initiative entitled 95482 APN#: 169-131-4800 The undersigned FICTITIOUS I have a broken leg. I m/f/v/d Monthly Guarantee Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor- F/T & P/T “Sensible Medical Marijuana”. BUSINESS NAME was found by a kind Plus Commission The proposed petition seeks voter support of rectness of the street address and other com- Banking with insured, STATEMENT person behind Mar- Apply at the repeal of Mendocino County Code Sec- mon designation, if any, shown herein. Said io's on N. State St. Savings Bank of dependable van or sale will be made, but without covenant or File No.: 2007-F0774 Sport Chrysler Jeep Dodge tion 9.36 entitled “Cannabis Personal Use Or- on 11/20 and now I Mendocino County pickup with shell. warranty, expressed or implied, regarding ti- THE FOLLOWING dinance” and adoption of a Mendocino Coun- am safe at the Ukiah is seeking qualified Early am route in 200 Chestnut Street ty ordinance establishing limits and policies tle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the PERSON(S) IS applicants for a P/T Mendo. & Lake Co. Fort Bragg, Ca 95437 consistent with state law. remaining principal sum of the note(s) se- Shelter. I am Tree (ARE) DOING BUSI- Benefits avail. The proposed ordinance will establish a maxi- cured by said Deed of Trust, with interest Walking Coonhound. Customer Service mum limit of six (6) mature or twelve (12) im- thereon, as provided in said note(s), advan- NESS AS: Please call Sage at Rep. position. Contact Steven mature plants and two (2) pounds weight for ces, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, NOTARY AND 467-6453 if I am A morning drive-up Koller 866-779-7726 or [email protected] cultivation and possession of medical mari- fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee BUSINESS yours, she will help position is juana. Primary caregivers shall not serve and of the trusts created by said Deed of SUPPORT you get me home. available. NeedNeed Money?Money? more than four (4) patients per parcel per Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance 759 So. State St. (Mon-Thurs: 8:00-12:30 Red Fox Casino year and not grow in residential areas in Men- of the obligation secured by the property to be NOW HIRING Ukiah, CA 95482 & Fri: 8:00-1:30). docino County. sold and reasonable estimated costs, expens- ● Auditor - P/T OwnOwn Property?Property? The proposed ordinance will require the ex- es and advances at the time of the initial pub- Lelia H. Kuhn If you have cash- ● Kitchen penditure of public funds for the investigation, lication of the Notice of Sale is $540,428.43. 759 So. State St. handling exp. & ● Tech ● arrest and prosecution under state law, of any The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust Ukiah, CA 95482 excellent customer Security, person, or the seizure of any property, in any ● Cashiers heretofore executed and delivered to the un- This business is con- service skills, apply ● Call: single case involving more than (6) mature or 2 Floor Managers dersigned a written Declaration of Default and ducted by an Individ- Who knows how I got in person at Savings ● Exp. promotions twelve (12) immature marijuana plants or the Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of De- & marketing equivalent dried marijuana above the two (2) ual. The registrant tied to the gate at the Bank of Mendocino fault and Election to Sell. The undersigned Humane Society in County, 200 N. person. $ Money Mike $ pounds for medical marijuana patients grow- caused said Notice of Default and Election to commenced to trans- Friendly attitude Redwood Valley, but School Street, Ukiah ing marijuana within residential areas in Men- sell to be recorded in the County where the act business under helpful. Willing to there I was found on docino County. real property is located. For Trustee Sale In- the fictitious business by Monday, Decem- train. 984-6800 (707) 462-4608 The proposed ordinance will require local formation Please Call: Priority Posting & Pub- 11/21. Now I will ber 3, 2007 at 4:00 or come in for name or names listed application. government to confirm that physician recom- lication 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, spend the holiday in p.m. Must pass Tell- mendations are limited to serious medical above on Nov. 26, the shelter. I look like 200 Cahto Dr. CA 92780 714-573-1965 2007. Endorsed-Filed er Test. EOE/AA Laytonville conditions as outlined in SB 420. www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as some dog bit me all DATED: November 26, 2007 m/f/v/d ●●●●●●●● Authorized Agent Dated: 11/21/2007 NDex on Nov. 26, 2007 at over. I am a black pit s/Jeanine B. Nadel Now offering West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector the Mendocino Coun- mix. Am I your dog? DIESEL MECHANIC JEANINE B. NADEL Please call Sage so I employee County Counsel attempting to collect a debt. Any information ty Clerks Office. EXP. Clean DMV, insurance after can go home. 467- County of Mendocino obtained will be used for that purpose. /s/Lelia H. Kuhn good pay & benefits. 90 days. P336018 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2007 LELIA H. KUHN 6453 462-7393 14- WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2007 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

HELP HELP APARTMENTS GARAGE REC VEH VANS CARS CARS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 300 UNFURNISHED 590 SALES 610 CAMPING 660 FOR SALE 680 FOR SALE 680 FOR SALE 770 REAL ESTATE FIND Patient Services The Lake County SPACIOUS Country Christmas POP UP CAMPER PLYMOUTH VOY- Volvo Stationwagon 3bd2ba Foreclosure WHAT YOU Chrysler LaBaron Representative Superintendent of 2bd1ba. w/ 6 or 8ft $1000 obo AGER ‘97 Gd cond. 940. 1993 only $176K! NEED IN CRAFT FAIR ‘88, 4cyl, gd cond., Hillside Health Ctr. Schools Office washer/dryer No 462-9382 or All pwr, $2900 270K mi. runs great. For listings Hand made new battery & tires. THE seeks exp. reception- is looking for a highly pets, water, garbage 391-8831 391-7434 $3000. 743-1297 800-749-7901 x R397 C crafts & gifts. $4500 obo. 462-5139 ist. Bilingual pref. qualified Fiscal Spe- paid. 462-8600 L Fri. 5-8, Sat. 10-4, TRUCKS I’m still doing loans, Competitive sal. + cialist to work in their Sun. 10-3 4X4'S MOBILES purchasing & refin. A Spacious 2bd. Pool. 670 FOR SALE great benefits. Business Services of- 13401 Power House 650 FOR SALE 720 FOR SALE S H20, trash pd. $825. Rates below under 6% Fax: 468-0793 fice in Lakeport. Rd. Potter Vly. Mazda Pick-up ‘90 FREE STEAK Larry Wright S Also 1bd. $700. Ht. [email protected] Applicant must be cab+ 156K mi. Cold Geo ‘96 DINNER Golden Bear Mortgage IFIEDS! AC Pd. N/P. 462-6075 www.mchcinc.org able to perform a va- REC VEH FORD A/C. Recent brakes, 5 spd. If you find better 707-239-8080 riety of specialized Se habla espanol. 610 CAMPING tires & tune-up. People to work with EXPLORER Needs work. financing our developmentally and complex ac- UKIAH WESTSIDE ‘01, 26’Trvl. trlr. $2800. 462-0907 home/your land. disabled adults one counting duties. Ex- Lg. vintage 2bd/1ba. Prowler. Slideout ‘88 $800. LUV Homes Santa Looking for the best perience with school FA ht & AC, Qbed, on one in their own Cute/clean/safe + 4X4, AT, CARS Rosa. 707-588-2725 coverage of the local arts home. All Shifts system operations TV, awnings, outside 459-0547 AC. Exc. area. $875+ $2600 680 FOR SALE LOW TO NO DOWN! available. Call and reporting a plus! dep. N/S/P. 621-1936 shower. slps 6. & entertainment scene? 459-0547 Owner financing! Cindy 468-9331 Salary range $13.96- $9500. 916-687-7591 HONDA CIVIC 1999 The Ukiah CARS FROM $500! Land/home options. $22.81 per hour, LX EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHER DUPLEXES FIREBALL ‘79 24” SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Police Impounds! 30-yr. fixed. No cost placement dependent 320 CON. SMOGED. DAILY JOURNAL The Ukiah 2BD/1BA garage, yd. trailer. Fully self con- For listings. construction loan. on experience and The Ukiah 70,000K $6,000.00 Daily Journal tained. Fair cond. 800-749-4260xC241 LUV HOMES training. Application No pets. $900/mo. PAUL (707)485-5124 is seeking a part-time incl. water & sewer + $500 391-7434 DAILY JOURNAL 707-588-2725 and detailed position 707-468-3500 photographer. description available sd. 391-5852 This is a good job for on-line at: HOMES someone who is www.edjoin.org. 330 FOR RENT looking to get pub- Contact Human $775/mo! Buy a 4 bd lished and hone their Resources at homes!! 5%dn, photography skills. 707-262-4151. 20yrs at 8% apr! Applicants must have Deadline to apply: For listings their own gear. December 17, 2007 Knowledge of Photo- 800-749-7901 xS622 Therapeutic shop is a plus. To ap- Residential 1bd.house on Blue ply, submit a resume SSERVICEERVICE DDIRECTORYIRECTORY Counselor: 1 FT Lakes. S/W/G pd. and portfolio (either Graveyard, 1 PT & N/S/dogs. $700/mo. hardcopy or CD) to On-call. 1yr exp req’d +$800 dep. 275-3327 the front desk at MASSAGE LANDSCAPING HANDYMAN for graveyard pos. CABINETS CONSTRUCTION 590 S. School Street, 2bdrm 1bth. Quiet working with at-risk attention: W. 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Parents will Entertainment Cabinets 380 SHARE RENT Call for 1st Visit Special Limited Lifetime Warranty** Irv Manasse • Generous sign on receive training, + So- Large room in large appointment FREE ESTIMATES bonus cial Worker, in-home FREE ESTIMATES house. $490 + $490 2 Hrs/$65 Workshop in Redwood Valley • Competitive wages support & respite. 485-7829 Call the professionals 707-456-9055 Need 1 or 2-parent dep. License #OPR9138 based on experience By appointment 8am to 6:30pm, M-F homes, with 1 parent util incl. 718-2110 462-2468 Allen Strong 707-337-8622 cell • AM/PM Shifts avail- home full time. Home Lic/Bonded 292494 **To original owner. 707-485-0802 Lic # 884022 able. with no more than 1 Quiet person to 485-1881 Apply in person 1162 biological child consid- share room in house. S. Dora Ukiah ered. Retirees invited Util incl. $500/mo + to apply. 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CONSTRUCTION Tree Trimming for brass, stainless, package. This is the 403B, great benefits #460812 • Decks CALL TO SEE A MODEL HOME alum., radiators. TODAY senior level account- Insured Full Service Tree Care & vacation package. batteries $3 & up.Shiny Days 489-8441 www.northcoastmodulars.com ing position reporting Licensed • Insured Fax resume to copper wire $2lb 468-0853 Phone: 707-485-7125 to the Finance Direc- 463-6957 Clean lead 40¢ lb. Eves. 485-0731 467-3901 707-456-9355 391-5052 cell CA. Lic. #896930 tor and may include Youth Worker in 707-467-1959 limited training duties Willits. Teen crisis with entry level de- counseling, school CLEANING HANDYMAN COUNTERTOPS partment staff. Candi- based activities. 460 APPLIANCES HOME REPAIRS NOTICE TO READERS We do not affirm the status of advertisers. We dates must have Work closely with USED All Star Noe’s Handyman recommend that you check your contractors completed at least six schools and co-work- APPLIANCES ALVAREZ status at www.cslb.ca.gov or call 800-321- semester hours of ers. 35 hrs/wk. Bene- & FURNITURE. Cleaning Lic. #82955 HOME REPAIRS CSLB(2752) 24/7. college level intro- fited. Job description/ Guaranteed. 485-1216 The Ukiah Daily Journal publishes Service • Concrete Carpentry - Painting - Plumbing applicaiton: advertisements from companies and ductory accounting MISC. Electric Work - Tile Work coursework. An AA MCYP, 463-4915 COMMERCIAL AND • Tile individuals who have been licensed by the 480 FOR SALE Pavers & Cement Work degree in RESIDENTIAL CLEANING • Painting State of California and we also publish BUSINESS Creative Workshop advertisements from unlicensed companies business/accounting 250 RENTALS Specializing in NOW OFFERING and individuals. is desirable with at can take your • Drywall A quiet offc. dwntn. • Move in/out • Landscaping/Yard Work All licensed contractors are required by State least two years of photos and print on • Door/Window Installation SOLID SURFACE & 359 N. Oak, waiting • Post Construction • Lawn Maintenance Law to list their license number in professional account- Calendars advertisements offering their services. 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(UMS) Everybody loves the gift of money. But now people are getting full sheets of real money and it feels like winning the Lottery. And here’s how everybody wins. For the next 48 hours, full uncut sheets of real money are being given up, not to banks, not to dealers and not just to the rich and famous, but directly to the general public. “We’re bracing for all the calls. Please tell everyone to just keep trying. With only 48 hours we’re doing our best to make damn sure everybody gets through,” promised Jim Kavanagh, Director of Hotline Operations at the World Reserve. At precisely 9:00 a.m. today, the National Hotline first opens. Those whose last name begins with A-N are given a special number to call and those with last names beginning with O-Z will have their own special number to call. N SAVED: These scarcely seen uncut sheets of real U.S. legal tender have been saved from the huge cutter that turns them into ordinary single bills. The crisp “The money is being handed over in genu- new sheets of real money are now being released to the general public in genu- ine Banker’s Portfolios on a first-come first- ine Banker's Portfolios for just the next 48 hours. The final deadline to claim the served basis,” Kavanagh said. money is at midnight tomorrow. The National Hotlines will only stay open for 48 hours to distribute the valuable sheets of real money. But after midnight tomorrow, callers will be turned away. Those who get in on this now will be the really smart ones. Just think what they could be worth years from now. Values of currency always fluctuate but, in fact, Heritage Auctions, the world's pre- mier dealer recently sold a single sheet of $1 bills issued just 4 years ago for a whopping increase of 670% over face value. “You would expect to see uncut money sheets on display in the Oval Office or under guard at the Smithsonian,” Kavanagh said. Until now, only those lucky enough to be “in the know” online could get their hands on uncut sheets of real money at the Bureau of Engraving offices in Washington. In fact, banks don’t even have them. But now you can get them direct by calling the hotline REAL MONEY: The highly popular Vault Pack gets number. N you full sheets of genuine United States Legal Tender “You can actually spend it. It’s real money. But anyone would be an absolute fool to cash paper money. The Vault Pack includes full sheets of the them in because they’re worth so much more $1 and $5 in hand-assembled Banker’s Portfolios. At as a full sheet,” Kavanagh confirmed. just seventy-eight dollars it’s a generous and impres- There’s going to be a lot of excited people sive gift for everyone. when they unwrap these valuable full sheets of money this Christmas. It’s a ton of money when you see the full Banker’s Stack of all four sheets. “These sheets of money make it so easy to take care of everyone on your gift list all at once without having to waste your time shop- ping. You can take care of parents, grand- parents, children, grandchildren, clergy, co- workers, friends, the mailman and even the hardest person to buy for. They will all be so impressed,” Kavanagh said. Once they get these Banker’s Portfolios loaded with real money they’ll try to get more but it may be too late. When they’re gone, they’re gone. That’s why the next 48 hours are so critical. It is important that the general public follow the local time clocks and call the assigned Toll Free numbers below to beat the deadline. So, on your mark, get set, go. Now you’ll be the first to have your shopping done this year. N When to call to get the money

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Source: WRME P00404 OF001370R-1 ©2007 16 – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2007 WEATHER THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL . 3-DAY FORECAST SUN AND MOON REGIONAL WEATHER CALIFORNIA CITIES Shown is today s weather. Temperatures are today s highs Today Thu. Today Thu. TODAY and tonight s lows. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Anaheim 76/51/pc 76/49/pc Napa 65/40/pc 66/32/pc Antioch 63/42/pc 63/37/pc Needles 72/46/pc 75/44/c 66° Sunrise today ...... 7:10 a.m. Arroyo Grande 71/42/s 69/34/pc Oakland 65/41/pc 62/39/pc Rockport Atascadero 71/34/s 70/34/pc Ontario 78/45/pc 76/45/pc Sunset tonight ...... 4:51 p.m. Auburn 63/41/pc 63/39/pc Orange 77/51/pc 75/42/pc 56/43 Moonrise today ...... 9:22 p.m. Barstow 64/40/s 65/43/pc Oxnard 70/50/pc 67/47/pc Several hours of sunshine Moonset today ...... 11:23 a.m. Laytonville Big Sur 66/44/s 66/44/pc Palm Springs 76/50/pc 75/52/c Covelo 58/31 Bishop 58/18/s 63/21/pc Pasadena 75/50/pc 73/52/pc MOON PHASES 59/32 Blythe 73/41/pc 75/46/c Pomona 78/48/pc 76/39/pc TONIGHT Burbank 78/49/pc 77/49/pc Potter Valley 64/35/pc 62/31/pc Westport California City 64/40/s 70/41/pc Redding 63/36/pc 62/36/pc Last New First Full 57/42 Carpinteria 67/51/s 64/42/pc Riverside 79/42/pc 78/42/pc Catalina 69/54/pc 67/57/pc Sacramento 63/35/pc 63/37/pc 33° Chico 63/40/pc 64/38/pc Salinas 68/37/s 67/39/pc Fort Bragg Willows Crescent City 53/40/c 54/38/pc San Bernardino 76/46/pc 77/43/pc Death Valley 72/41/s 78/38/pc San Diego 72/52/pc 69/55/c Dec. 1 Dec. 9 Dec. 17 Dec. 23 57/41 63/39 Partly cloudy and chilly Downey 77/52/pc 75/51/pc San Fernando 73/49/pc 74/47/pc Encinitas 73/51/pc 72/51/c San Francisco 64/45/pc 62/44/pc ALMANAC Elk Willits Escondido 77/48/pc 76/48/c San Jose 67/40/pc 64/42/pc 62/33 Eureka 56/36/pc 56/33/pc San Luis Obispo 73/37/s 69/38/pc Ukiah through 2 p.m. Tuesday 57/45 Redwood Valley THURSDAY Fort Bragg 57/41/pc 56/36/pc San Rafael 61/46/pc 60/37/pc Temperature 65/36 Fresno 62/38/s 62/38/pc Santa Ana 75/51/pc 71/52/pc 65° High ...... 63 UKIAH Gilroy 66/39/s 67/36/pc Santa Barbara 70/38/s 66/41/pc Low ...... 39 66/33 Indio 78/46/pc 78/43/c Santa Cruz 66/42/s 66/42/pc 31° Normal high ...... 58 Lakeport Irvine 75/51/pc 71/52/pc Santa Monica 72/51/pc 67/50/pc Normal low ...... 38 66/38 Hollywood 75/52/pc 74/50/pc Santa Rosa 66/34/pc 66/35/pc Philo Record high ...... 77 in 2002 Lucerne Lake Arrowhead 63/36/pc 67/27/pc S. Lake Tahoe 47/21/pc 50/16/pc 64/38 Boonville Lodi 62/38/pc 63/35/pc Stockton 62/34/pc 62/34/pc Partly sunny Record low ...... 19 in 1919 64/38 65/38 Precipitation Lompoc 69/41/s 65/42/pc Tahoe Valley 47/21/pc 50/16/pc Long Beach 76/50/pc 73/51/pc Torrance 75/53/pc 73/53/pc 24 hrs to 2 p.m. Tue...... Trace Gualala Los Angeles 77/51/pc 74/51/pc Vacaville 64/38/pc 66/38/pc FRIDAY Month to date ...... 0.67" Mammoth 51/28/s 53/14/pc Vallejo 61/45/pc 60/34/pc Normal month to date ...... 4.82" 60/46 Clearlake 66/38 Marysville 63/39/pc 64/34/pc Van Nuys 78/44/pc 77/47/pc 63° Season to date ...... 3.00" Modesto 62/35/pc 62/37/pc Visalia 60/35/s 60/38/pc Last season to date ...... 4.40" Monrovia 76/50/pc 76/50/pc Willits 62/33/pc 60/29/pc Normal season to date ...... 7.75" Cloverdale 30° Monterey 65/41/s 61/42/pc Yosemite Valley 55/19/s 62/22/pc 68/39 Morro Bay 65/42/s 61/43/pc Yreka 45/24/pc 45/20/pc Partly sunny Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. 2007 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r- rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 711.03 feet; Storage: 29,925 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 67 cfs Outflow: 180 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .020 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: 1.48 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .021 ppm (.25 ppm)

MacLeod Pappidas/ they view a crime in progress, the county’s revised Notice of council to work with staff on The Daily Journal Nancy Wein- Cameras patrol units can be notified to Preparation for the Ukiah final revisions to the draft hold walks the incident, and prevent a Valley Area Plan Draft plan. The subcommittee made loss for the city. Jennings Environmental Impact Report. revisions to sections on along the Continued from Page 1 bare bottom explained that with wireless After a short discussion, the groundwater in an effort to mud of Lake 500-foot zoom distance and access, the cameras can be set council decided that the letter clarify the distinctions Mendocino. an 800 x 600 pixel resolution, up for only authorized users, will focus on conflicts between groundwater, perco- The lifelong which makes them some of like police or fire officials, to between the land use designa- lated groundwater and under- Willits resi- the most advanced surveil- view the video. tions specified in the preferred flow. The current version also dent said she lance cameras AT&T offers. Any existing cameras the alternative and the vision commits the city to working has never According to Cody city uses for surveillance can statement, goals and policies with other water agencies to seen the Jennings, who spoke on be added to the new system, included in the draft UVAP. explore the development of a water so low. behalf of Butler, the cameras Jennings said. The deadline for additional groundwater monitoring pro- will be integrated into the “Another good thing about comments to the Notice of gram to gather additional city’s already-existing net- the system is that it’s non-pro- Preparation is Dec. 3, but the information about the Ukiah River into the Russian River work, allowing for surveil- prietary; our older cameras public will have another aquifer and as a first step Lake and Lake Mendocino. Earlier lance by public safety dis- should work with the system,” opportunity to voice its opin- toward developing a ground- this year, FERC ordered patchers. he said. “There should be no ion on what should be includ- water study. Continued from Page 1 PG&E to cut flows by 30 per- “The main core of this problems using any older ed in the EIR at a scoping The entire revised Urban cent to stay in compliance solution is to be providing a cameras.” meeting at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 in Water Management Plan is have been practicing volun- with its license. backbone for future develop- As discussion continued, conference room C at the available on Ukiah’s Web site tary water conservation in Sanford said 2007 was a ment,” Jennings said. “The Councilmember Phil Baldwin County Administration by clicking on the item from dry year, but nowhere near as order to save what water is big issue is the ability to suggested the idea of bringing Center. the Nov. 26 agenda. left in the lake. bad as 1976-77. expand the number of cameras Sanford said the only way police and fire officials to the The council also held a To view a complete agenda Sanford said, for the fore- when you need to, and to be next council meeting to dis- public hearing about the or to read the staff reports, seeable future, county resi- lake levels will rise without able to view the files.” significant rainfall would be if cuss the video quality and Urban Water Management visit the Civic Center, 300 dents are going to have to With the cameras interact- necessity of the cameras. Plan and adopted a resolution Seminary Ave., or on the look at conservation as the water flows out of the lake ing wirelessly, being able to were cut further or if more The council is expected to approving the city’s update to Internet at http://www.city- rule rather than the exception. view a crime in progress resume discussion about the its Urban Water Management ofukiah.com. For video of the “Conservation will be an water was released from the shouldn’t be a problem, Eel River. cameras during one of its Plan. During the council’s stolen copper, visit ongoing practice,” he said. according to Jennings. When a December meetings. Nov. 7 meeting, Mayor Mari http://www.ukiahdailyjour- Lower than normal winter “Neither of those options movement alarm is triggered, are likely,” he said. In other business, the coun- Rodin and Councilmember nal.com. rainfall and a decision by the the dispatchers monitoring the cil directed staff to submit John McCowen were appoint- Zack Sampsel can be reached Rain is not forecast for the cameras will be alerted. If Federal Energy Regulatory near future, but Sanford said another letter in response to ed to a subcommittee by the at [email protected]. Commission to reduce the the situation may improve flow of water through the before year’s end. “It’s not Potter Valley Project have unusual to have some pretty been blamed for the low water heavy rains by late levels. December.” The Potter Valley Project Ben Brown can be reached at Come experience the beauty and diverts water from the Eel [email protected]. Watch Repair convenience of Park Falls Plaza Food Mi Pueblito • One of the newest Cold Stone Adv. Tix on Sale THE GOLDEN Need a watch battery COMPASS (PG-13) # ENCHANTED (PG) # (1245 440) 720 shopping centers in Retail or watch band? 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