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7 58551 69301 0 FRIDAY Sept. 14, 2007 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 52 pages, Volume 149 Number 158 email: [email protected] School policy reportedly prohibits bus expulsions By ROB BURGESS FOLLOW-UP dents off bus D25, some miles from home, ‘A bus driver shall not require any pupil to The Daily Journal Sept. 5 because she perceived a small group leave the bus enroute between home and According to a Ukiah High School stu- its drivers, possibly opening the district to as being too rowdy. school or other destinations.’ dent, a Ukiah Unified School District bus liability if any injuries had occurred. Christensen said the incident started when driver may have willfully ignored the dis- UHS freshman Troy Christensen said a From ‘A Guide to Student Responsibility trict’s policy regarding the responsibilities of UUSD bus driver kicked as many as 27 stu- See BUS, Page A-10 While Riding School Buses’

NEW PRINCIPAL AT NOKOMIS Predators a serious problem By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal Predators taking farm animals in Mendocino County are a much bigger problem than figures in the 2005-2006 agriculture report would suggest, according to Mendocino County Agricultural Commissioner Dave Bengston. According to the 2005-2006 www.ukiahdailyjournal.com agriculture This story broke report, 35 per- on our Web site cent of sheep at 6:54 p.m. herders reported on Thursday more than $26,000 in losses to predators including bears, mountain lions, coyotes and marauding dogs. “We’re looking at the tip of the iceberg,” Bengston said. He said that statistic is not an accurate reflection of true predation losses because not everyone sur- veyed by the county agriculture department responds. “Some people just don’t report, especially those who get knocked out of the business,” Bengston said. MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal “I know the actual numbers are higher than that,” John McCann, the new principal at Nokomis Elementary School, takes time between crossing guard duties and he said. PTA meetings to ride the school’s slide. Bengston said sheep are the primary targets for predators, but that they will also take cattle, goats, with an enrollment of around poultry and rabbits. 370 was made easier by his “Every once in a while, mountain lions get a taste Educator thinks he’s unwavering curiosity. for goats,” Bengston said. “If you want to be stimulat- He said a mountain lion can take as many as three ed this is the job,” he said. goats in 10 days as happened a couple of years ago found a perfect niche “This is a really nice place to in the Deerwood area. By ROB BURGESS said he also tried his hand in be.” Reports of predators are handled by one of three The Daily Journal city government before set- McCann said being the trappers in Mendocino County, who are employed Call him the mayor. Call tling on education permanent- principal hasn’t stopped him by the Wildlife Services and funded by the United him the principal. Call him ly. from instructing students on States Department of Agriculture. Mr. McCann. “I was the mayor of an individual basis. Bengston said the process can be lengthy because What’s the difference? Susanville for two years from “I find myself teaching all trappers cannot come out to an area simply because First-year Nokomis 1990 to 1992,” he said. “I’ve the time, even though I’m the a predator has been seen on the property. Principal John McCann has also been a high school principal,” he said. “Just the fact that an animal is there is not a rea- worn many hats in his profes- teacher. I’m this addicted McCann said the draw of son to issue a permit to hunt the animal,” Bengston sional career, but now he learner and I decided if I being a part of every part of said. thinks he’s found the perfect called myself a teacher I could the learning process as Trappers need a permit to hunt bears and moun- fit. keep learning forever.” opposed to giving advice and tain lions, and they can only get one after they veri- “Before this I was a pro- The father of three and leaving was a main reason for fy that the predator has been killing animals or poses gram improvement supervi- grandfather of one said he The new elementary his interest in the position. a threat to people. sor,” he said. “I really wanted doesn’t have one particular school principal believes “Being this consultant that Bengston said trappers are very good at identify- a site of my own, where I teacher who inspired him, but education is a team effort. rides in and rides out you ing the type of predator, but that the process can be could be here longer than a a string of positive influences don’t get to see the end result,” complicated if the predator takes the animal out of year to see the whole thing throughout his life. working towards the same he said. “Now that I’m here the pasture or simply eats all of the evidence. through. You want to stop “There’s always landmark thing.” we’re working on a plan, and A mountain lion is capable of taking an animal up being this theorist. I really teachers in people’s lives, but McCann said making the I’ll be here next year and the to the size and weight of a full grown lamb and leap- needed to see the practical for me they kind of meld into transition from being the head year after that to see how it all ing over a seven-foot tall fence with it, Bengston application.” one face,” he said. “What I’ve of a city with a population of works out.” said. McCann, who replaces for- come to understand is that it over 13,000 at last count to Rob Burgess can be reached at Trappers do not have to get a permit to kill coy- mer Principal Rose Velasquez, takes everyone. We’re all being principal of a school [email protected]. otes, but in those cases it is necessary for the trapper to determine whether the predator to blame is a coy- ote or a pack of marauding dogs. Bengston said dogs, both those that have gone Two schools in ‘Year 5’ program improvement feral and those that have owners, can wander as Hopland, Nokomis elementary Hopland Elementary and Nokomis much as four miles from their homes and kill deer, FOLLOW-UP Elementary are currently in what is sheep, rabbits and even young cattle. schools could face possible In the last 15 years, those growing marijuana in Progress Report, which was released known as “Year 5” of program improve- restructuring by the state ment. illegal gardens have only added to the problem. Aug. 31 by State Superintendent of “In the fall when they harvest, they cut the dogs By ROB BURGESS Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, two “The 2007-08 PI Placement is place- ment under NCLB for a school (e.g., Year loose,” Bengston said. The Daily Journal Ukiah Unified School District schools Including production, livestock brought $14 mil- According to the California Depart- could face the possibility of extensive lion in revenue into the county last year, and cattle, ment of Education’s 2007 Accountability state restructuring. See ‘YEAR 5,’ Page A-10 calves and milk are all million-dollar commodities in the county. Ben Brown can be reached at [email protected]. College trustee ends his term prematurely due to clerical glitch By ZACK SAMPSEL “I’m now running for re-election a lot soon- The Daily Journal MacLeitch to run for Area 3 seat due to residency mixup by county er than I thought,” MacLeitch said Thursday. Following a clerical error at the Mendocino College board of trustees, chose to step down ly and will be running for the board of trustees MacLeitch, a former political science and County Elections Office, Larry MacLeitch, before his term was to end in 2009. But as the Area 3 representative in November’s former Area 2 trustee of the Mendocino MacLeitch is looking at the situation positive- election. See COLLEGE, Page A-10 A-2 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

Franklin said. Edward Petty, 50, was clearing debris in County in a black Pontiac, O’Brien said. The car was POLICE REPORTS front of his Beaumont home and said he was surprised later found at a shopping mall parking lot in neighbor- The world briefly by the quick turn. ing Broward County, but Labeet was not in it, she said. The following were A man, a woman and two children found in the car compiled from reports AP Interview: Petraeus says Iraqi were being questioned, she said. prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To Bush rejects calls to end the war police have problems but not Salmon spawn baby trout, in anonymously report but says he wants gradual U.S. in need of total overhaul crime information, call experiment aimed at new way 463-6205. troop withdrawals from Iraq WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. commander to preserve endangered fish WASHINGTON (AP) — Rejecting calls to leave in Iraq on Thursday rejected an independent commis- ARREST -- Casey Iraq, President Bush on Thursday approved gradual sion’s conclusion that Iraq’s national police are so cor- WASHINGTON (AP) — Papa salmon plus mama Nevill, 30, of Ukiah, was U.S. troop reductions from their highest level of the rupted by sectarian bias that they should be disbanded. salmon equals ... baby trout? arrested on suspicion of dri- war and said more forces can come home as progress is In an Associated Press interview, Gen. David Japanese researchers put a new spin on surrogate ving under the influence in made. At the same time, he said Iraq needs “an endur- Petraeus acknowledged that some elements of the parenting as they engineered one fish species to pro- the 1400 block of South ing relationship with America.” national police are riddled with problems, but he duce another, in a quest to preserve endangered fish. State Street at 2:24 a.m. In remarks prepared for a prime-time address from praised others elements for helping fight the insur- Idaho scientists begin the next big step next month, Thursday. the Oval Office, Bush presented his strategy for reduc- gency. trying to produce a type of salmon highly endangered ing U.S. forces. “The principle guiding my decisions He also revealed that he is looking more broadly for in that state — the sockeye — this time using more on troop levels in Iraq is: return on success. The more ways to reduce the U.S. force levels in Iraq by trim- plentiful trout as surrogate parents. SHERIFF’S REPORTS ming support troops from headquarters units. He would The new method is “one of the best things that has successful we are, the more American troops can return The following were home.” not say how many extra troops he’d like to cut beyond happened in a long time in bringing something new the already announced combat brigades, saying the into conservation biology,” said University of Idaho compiled from reports With no dramatic change in course, Bush’s decision prepared by the Men- sets the stage for a fiery political debate in Congress review began just a few weeks ago, and “it’s going to zoology professor Joseph Cloud, who is leading the take some time to sort out.” U.S. government-funded sockeye project. docino County Sher- and on the 2008 presidential campaign trail. iff’s Office: Bush approved the recommendations of Gen. David His Washington appearance came amid escalating The Tokyo University inventors dubbed their calls for an end to the war and a shift in the mission of method “surrogate broodstocking.” They injected Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, to withdraw BOOKED -- Jennifer at least 21,500 combat forces and an undetermined U.S. forces away from combat roles and into one newly hatched but sterile Asian masu salmon with focused more on training and counterterrorism. The sperm-growing cells from rainbow trout — and Carolyn, 27, of Willits, was number of support troops by July. booked into jail on suspi- The White House said 5,700 troops would be home interview followed two full days of grilling by law- watched the salmon grow up to produce trout. makers on Capitol Hill and a stream of television and The striking success, published in Friday’s edition of cion of second-degree bur- by Christmas, but refused to pinpoint how many would glary at 1:04 a.m. return by summer. media appearances on Wednesday. the journal Science, is capturing the attention of con- Regarding the national police, Petraeus gave no servation specialists, who say new techniques are badly Wednesday. indication that he intended to follow the recommenda- needed. Captive breeding of endangered fish is diffi- BOOKED -- Eliseo Leader in Sunni revolt against tion of the commission headed by retired Marine Gen. cult, and attempts to freeze fish eggs for posterity so far Carrillo Medina, 22, of al-Qaida in Iraq assassinated, James Jones. Petraeus stressed that he saw a need for have failed. Ukiah, was booked into jail Anbar tribes vow to fight on immediate corrective action, but he was not specific. on suspicion of inflicting Goldman family discusses reasons corporal injury, violating a BAGHDAD (AP) — The assassination Thursday of Giuliani accuses Clinton of court order and a probation the leader of the Sunni Arab revolt against al-Qaida for publishing O.J. Simpson book violation at 6:36 p.m. militants dealt a setback to one of the few success sto- ‘character assassination’ for on ‘Oprah Winfrey Show’ Wednesday. ries in U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq, but tribesmen in questioning Gen. David Petraeus BOOKED -- Israel Anbar province vowed not to be deterred in fighting the CHICAGO (AP) — The father and sister of Ronald Bosorquez, 18, of terror movement. ATLANTA (AP) — Republican presidential con- Goldman say by seizing control of the O.J. Simpson Lakeshore, was booked into American and Iraqi officials hoped the death of tender Rudy Giuliani on Thursday accused Democratic book, “If I Did It,” they are punishing the man they jail on suspicion of second- Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha would not stall the campaign rival Hillary Rodham Clinton of participating in “char- believe murdered their loved one. degree burglary, petty theft to drive al-Qaida in Iraq from the vast province spread- acter assassination” for questioning Gen. David Fred Goldman and his daughter, Kim, appeared on and theft of personal prop- ing west of Baghdad and reconcile Sunnis with the Petraeus about his assessment of progress in Iraq. “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Thursday to discuss their erty at 8:41 p.m. Wednes- Shiite-led national government. Clinton, a member of the Senate Armed Services decision to publish the book, released the same day. day. It was the biggest blow to the Anbar tribal alliance Committee, was one of several Democrats and some Simpson was acquitted in 1995 of killing his ex-wife, since a suicide bomber killed four anti-al-Qaida sheiks Republicans who expressed skepticism with President Nicole, and her friend, Ronald. Those arrested by law enforce- Bush’s top military general’s more positive outlook on Over the summer, a federal bankruptcy judge award- ment officers are innocent until as they met in a Baghdad hotel in June. Abu Risha him- proven guilty. People reported as self had escaped a suicide attack in February. But those Iraq than recent independent reviews. ed the book’s rights to Goldman’s family to help satis- having been arrested may contact attacks and others did not stop the campaign against al- Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker told fy a $38 million wrongful death judgment against the Daily Journal once their case has Congress Iraq remains largely dysfunctional but said Simpson. The Goldmans retitled the book “If I Did It: been concluded so the results can Qaida. be reported.Those who feel the infor- Abu Risha, head of the Anbar Awakening Council violence in recent months had decreased since the Confessions of the Killer.” mation is in error should contact the who met with President Bush just 10 days earlier, died influx of 30,000 additional troops earlier this year. Winfrey said she won’t buy or read the book, and appropriate agency. In the case of when a roadside bomb exploded near his home just “The reports that you provide to us really require the asked the Goldmans if they don’t feel its proceeds are those arrested on suspicion of dri- willing suspension of disbelief,” Clinton said Tuesday. “blood money.” ving under the influence of an intoxi- west of Ramadi as he returned from his farm, police cant: all DUI cases reported by law Col. Tareq Youssef said. Two bodyguards and the dri- Campaigning in Georgia, Giuliani assailed Clinton “It’s sending him a message,” Kim Goldman said. enforcement agencies are reported for the second straight day and tried to link her to a “He put hours putting together this confession about by the newspaper. The Daily Journal ver also were killed. makes no exceptions. Moments later a car bomb exploded nearby but newspaper ad from the liberal anti-war group MoveOn how he killed Ron and Nicole, and he worked hard caused no casualties. An Interior Ministry spokesman, critical of Petraeus. The ad accused Petraeus of “cook- thinking he was going to make millions off of it. And Maj. Gen. Abdul-Karim Khalaf, said the second bomb ing the books” for the White House. “General Petraeus we snatched it right out from under him.” was intended as a backup in case Abu Risha escaped or General Betray Us?” it asked, playing off his name. CORRECTIONS the first blast. Stocks rise after Countrywide Gunman kills Fla. police officer, gets financing, GM progresses The Ukiah Daily Journal Quick-forming Hurricane injured 3 others during traffic reserves this space to cor- Humberto dumps heavy rain in in health care talks rect errors or make clarifi- stop, triggering manhunt cations to news articles. Texas, Louisiana as it weakens NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks advanced solidly Significant errors in obitu- CUTLER BAY, Fla. (AP) — A gunman killed a Thursday, led by strong gains among the blue chips and ary notices or birth BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Humberto, the first police officer and injured three others during a traffic mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp., which hurricane to hit the U.S. in two years, sneaked up on announcements will result stop Thursday, triggering a manhunt in a suburban signaled a possible thawing in the credit markets with in reprinting the entire arti- south Texas and Louisiana overnight and crashed Miami neighborhood, officials said. the announcement it had lined up additional financing. ashore Thursday with heavy rains and 85 mph winds, cle. Errors may be reported Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez con- The Dow Jones industrial average rose by more than to the editor, 468-3526. killing at least one person. firmed that an officer died. The three survivors were in 130 points after General Motors Corp. surged 10 per- The system rapidly serious condition, police spokeswoman Linda O’Brien cent following reports that talks between the automak- See full story on Page A-12. became a Category 1 said. er and workers over the thorny issue of health care hurricane, then weak- The officers were conducting burglary surveillance costs have perhaps been fruitful. Meanwhile, LOTTERY NUMBERS ened to a tropical storm by midmorning and bore into when they stopped the man because he was driving a McDonald’s Corp. closed at an all-time high after central Louisiana. Roads were flooded and power was car erratically, said O’Brien. The man opened fire with boosting its dividend, and bond prices fell sharply. DAILY 3: night: 0, 5, 8. knocked out, but the greatest concern was heavy rain a high-powered weapon and fled. It was not immedi- Investors, who have been nervous about the eco- afternoon: 7, 3, 0. falling in areas already inundated by a wet summer. ately clear whether the officers returned fire. nomic fallout from rising mortgage defaults and tight- FANTASY 5: 10, 11, Humberto wasn’t even a tropical storm until TV footage showed several officers briefly sur- ness in the credit markets, were relieved to hear 21, 31, 37. Wednesday afternoon, strengthening from a tropical rounding a house, guns drawn, before moving on. Countrywide — the nation’s largest mortgage lender DAILY DERBY: 1st depression with 35 mph winds to a hurricane with 85 Others swept through a grassy area on foot and picked — secured $12 billion in credit. mph winds in just 18 hours, senior hurricane specialist Place: 06, Whirl Win. through a garbage truck. “It appears that this credit crunch may not be as bad 2nd Place: 01, Gold James Franklin said at the National Hurricane Center in Authorities were looking for Shawn Sherwin as some people thought,” said Charles Norton, princi- Miami. “To put this development in perspective — no Labeet, 25. Authorities initially identified a different pal and portfolio manager at GNICapital, crediting the Rush. tropical cyclone in the historical record has ever suspect as the gunman, but that person was actually Countrywide news with lifting overall investor senti- 3rd Place: 05, reached this intensity at a faster rate near landfall. It hundreds of miles away in the Jacksonville area. ment. California Classic. would be nice to know, someday, why this happened,” Labeet was last seen in neighboring Broward The Dow rose 133.23, or 1.00 percent, to 13,424.88. Race time: 1:46.14. New Jersey Supreme Court takes up case about inflatable rat banned in labor dispute TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — played at a 2005 labor event in to protest low wages being A three-judge appeals panel The state Supreme Court has Lawrence Township until paid to electricians by an out- ruled Thursday that Lawrence Congratulations! dealt with gay marriage, edu- police enforced a law that of-area contractor. The rat is a Township could ban the big cation funding and abortion bans banners, streamers and symbol used by organized black rat and affirmed the Graduated from rights — and now, it can add inflatable signs, except those labor to signal a labor dispute. labor official’s fines. “inflatable rat” to the list. The announcing grand openings. Sonoma State University case is about whether a town A labor official was fined August 18, 2007 fff can ban a 20-foot inflatable $100 plus $33 court costs. Rocking rat. The super-sized rat — on The event was staged by gifts and fine footwear for men and women Chairs Bachelor of Arts its hind legs and bearing fangs the International Brotherhood — had been blown up and dis- of Electrical Workers (IBEW) FLASHBACK TO SPRING & in Psychology Gifts SUMMER STYLES Jewelry Watch Repair Brandon Scott LAST PAIR SELECTIONS DETAIL CENTER 70% OFF Torrone Elsberry SATURDAY SEPT 15TH 859 N. State Street Italian Candy Good Job Brandon! Need a watch battery ONLY or watch band? (707) 462-4472 Granzella’s We are all very Proud Stop By today... See’s Candy of You. Windshield Your Fun Store D. William Jewelers 120 B West Standley St., Ukiah Love, Dad Replacement 1252 Airport Park Plaza Pear Tree Center 463-6933 Ukiah Open ‘til 7 pm on Thursdays 462-2660 462-4636 Behind Les Schwab Tire

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COMMUNITY FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 – A-3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] What’s Playing Last Seabiscuit Tour of FRIDAY DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin’ 2007 scheduled for Oct. 13 Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. ZKING OF HEARTS -- Reggae; Ukiah Brewing Co.; Tour to benefit the Leadership Mendocino program 102 S. State St., Ukiah; $10 cover; 468-5898. AMOR LOCO -- A new sound; Himalayan Café; 1639 The Daily Journal S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 467-9900. Come on down to the PAULA SAMONTE & FRIENDS -- Eclectic mix of ranch! Ridgewood Ranch, that music; Hopland Inn; Hopland; 8 to 10 p.m.; reservations is -- where famous racehorse suggested; 744-1890. Seabiscuit lived. Bring your ‘PSYCHO BEACH PARTY’ -- Live performance (For friends and family, visitors to mature audiences); Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap the area and book club readers Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m.; 462-9226. who fell in love with the main KITTY ROSE -- Country music and barbecue; Parducci characters in Laura Winery; Ukiah; $20 at the door; 5 p.m. Hillenbrand’s best-selling FABULOUS FLASHBACK CAR SHOW -- Car show; story, Seabiscuit, An School St., Ukiah. American Legend, published EARTHDANCE -- Peace festival; Black Oak Ranch; in 2002. The last chance in Laytonville. 2007 to attend a walking tour of the historic ranch where MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR -- Rodeo, livestock Seabiscuit lived and died will show, and more; Boonville Fairgrounds; Boonville. be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. until noon. SATURDAY The tour benefits non-prof- it Leadership Mendocino. It DJ DANCE MUSIC -- DJ dance music; with Smokin’ includes wonderful old home Joe; Perkins Street Lounge; 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 9 movies starring the real p.m. Seabiscuit, his now-famous COUNTRY BOYS BAND -- Dance music; Ukiah Senior jockey Red Pollard, his Center; Bartlett Hall; 495 Leslie St., Ukiah; 7 to 10 p.m.; wealthy owners, Charles and $8 for members, $9 for non-members; adults 18 and over Marcella Howard, and many welcome. of the personalities associated KARAOKE -- Live entertainment;Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. with the legend of Seabiscuit. State St., Ukiah; 7 to 11 p.m.; no cover; 462-8686. Visitors also will tour Tour-goers enjoy the sights at Seabiscuit Ranch in Willits. THE PINE NEEDLES -- Mountain jazz; Ukiah Brewing Seabiscuit’s original stud barn and other historic structures. said Suzanne Pletcher, execu- Tickets are $25 apiece and Leadership Mendocino Co.; 102 S. State St., Ukiah; $5 cover; 468-5898. tive director of Leadership can be ordered through the alumni are invited to bring a KRISTINE ROBIN & BOB LAUGHTON -- Celtic and This is the first year visitors will have a chance to view the Mendocino. “Fittingly, a por- Willlits Chamber of picnic lunch and blanket for a contemporary songs and instrumentals; Ukiah Farmers’ tion of the proceeds will sup- Commerce at 239 S. Main St. picnic under the ranch’s giant Market; School and Clay St., Ukiah; 9 a.m. to noon; 463- life-size statue of Seabiscuit, unveiled on June 30 on the port Leadership Mendocino, a in Willits or by calling the oaks following the tour. 7765. non-profit Mendocino County Willits Chamber at (707) 459- In an effort to strengthen AMOR LOCO -- World folk/ rock; Shanachie Pub; 50 S. lawn in front of the old Howard home, and the story organization that educates 7910. Space is limited and by the foundation of our commu- Main, Willits; $3 cover ; 459-9194. people who are dedicated to reservation only on a first- behind its creation. making a difference in their nities, Leadership Mendocino ‘PSYCHO BEACH PARTY’ -- Live performance (For Everyone who attends will come, first-served basis. mature audiences); Ukiah Playhouse; 1041 Low Gap communities.” develops people who want to receive a Seabiscuit commem- Cancellations are accepted up make a difference. Road, Ukiah; 8 p.m.; 462-9226. Also featured on the tour to one week prior to the event. orative souvenir, and a conti- will be Seabiscuit pictures, Leadership Mendocino is KAT & BILL OF THE BLUE SKY BAND -- Variety; nental breakfast will be The tour is organized by the Coffee Critic; 476 N. State St., Ukiah; Noon; no cover. memorabilia and the historic financially supported by busi- served. ranch grounds and buildings - Willits Chamber, Christ’s nesses, participants and others PAULINA LOGAN & JIM SWITZER -- Acoustic music; “This tour is a tribute to the Church of the Golden Rule, Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; - now in the process of being who want to invest in making vision and capabilities of gen- preserved through the and Mendocino County their community a better 467-9900. erations past and present,” Museum. PAPILLON -- Bellydancing; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. National Heritage Foundation. place. State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 467-9900. FABULOUS FLASHBACK CAR SHOW -- Car show; School St., Ukiah. EARTHDANCE -- Peace festival; Black Oak Ranch; Home projects for stormwater quality Laytonville. MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR -- Rodeo, livestock The days are still warm, gardens are attractive and are ods of pooling as well as dry show, and more; Boonville Fairgrounds; Boonville. but cooler weather and rain is a good alternative to tradi- periods between rainfall just around the corner. Don’t tional lawn landscapes. Once events. For a list of plants, worry, though, there is still established, they also require trees and shrubs suited to SUNDAY time to get in those last less maintenance than lawns rain gardens in California, minute home-and-garden as they do not need to be see http://www.bbg PAPILLON -- Bellydancing; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. projects. This is also a great mowed, fertilized, or .org/gar2/topics/ design/2 State St., Ukiah; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 467-9900. opportunity to care for the watered. health of your watershed by 004sp_raingardens.html. BLUE SKY BAND -- Dance; Ukiah Moose Lodge; When designing your rain Also see http://www.native- reducing stormwater runoff garden, it is important to Members and guests welcome; 1 to 5 p.m.; Bring food to raingarden.com/california- while improving the aesthet- consider factors such as loca- share; 462-2027. treesandshrubs.html EARTHDANCE -- Peace festival; Black Oak Ranch; ics of your home. tion, soil type, and plant Laytonville. “Low Impact species. The rain garden Once the rain garden is METALSMITHING LECTURE -- Marilyn and Jack da Development” (LID) is a should be at least 10 feet established, maintenance Silva of Oakland; Grace Hudson Museum; 431 S. Main term commonly used to refer from the house so infiltrating generally includes occasional St., Ukiah; 467-2836. to small-scale, on-site prac- water does not seep into the mulching, pruning and thin- FABULOUS FLASHBACK CAR SHOW -- Car show; tices that minimize the Your Watershed foundation. Rain gardens ning, and plant replacement. School St., Ukiah. impact of development on Be sure to inspect your rain our watersheds. When rain- By Dave Richardson should not be placed directly MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR -- Rodeo, livestock under a large tree as these garden periodically during show, and more; Boonville Fairgrounds; Boonville. water washes across devel- downspout directs water and/or immediately after oped surfaces, such as roofs, straight to the street gutter, gardens flourish in full or partial sun. rainfall events to be sure the parking lots, and driveways, disconnect it then redirect the rain garden is working as MONDAY it picks up sediment and pol- rainwater to a nearby vege- If there isn’t an existing lutants and deposits them tated area or other permeable low area in your landscape, designed. MICROPHONE NIGHT -- Sing or play an instrument; directly into local water- surface like pavers. Rain bar- excavate an area about 6 While your individual pro- Club 711; 711 S. State St., Ukiah; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 462- ways. LID techniques reduce rels can also be used at the inches deep. Amend the soil jects may seem like isolated 7111. polluted runoff by retaining downspout to capture rain- in the excavation with a efforts, collectively, these stormwater on-site for filtra- water for irrigation. blend of 20 percent organic LID techniques can produce TUESDAY tion into the ground. Amend your soil. Soil matter such as compost, 50 substantial water quality ben- Reducing stormwater runoff amending is an important percent percent sandy soil, efits. By utilizing these sim- KARAOKE -- Every Tuesday; Perkins Street Lounge; improves water quality, LID technique in areas of and 30 percent percent top- ple designs on your property, 228 E. Perkins St., Ukiah; 8 p.m.; free. reduces the number of cata- clay soil, which have a very soil. This mix will promote you can improve the health TAHITIAN DANCE -- Every Tuesday night; Mendocino strophic floods, and slow infiltration rate. By good drainage and help break of your watershed while Ballet Studio; 205 S. State St.; Ukiah; ages 11 to 99; 5:30 recharges our valuable adding compost or other down pollutants. Clay con- beautifying your property. to 6:30 p.m.; $8 to $11. groundwater supply. The fol- organic material to your soil, tent should not exceed 10 The Russian River lowing are various LID tech- you can restore the health of percent of the soil mixture. Watershed Association niques that can help to your soil and its ability to The proper soil mixture will (www.rrwatershed.org) is an WEDNESDAY improve stormwater quality. infiltrate rainwater. ensure standing water association of nine cities, Minimize impervious sur- Create a bioretention cell ADAM’S CENTER STAGE KARAOKE -- Karaoke night remains in your rain garden counties and special districts faces. If you’re thinking or “rain garden.” A rain gar- for no more than a few hours at Yokayo Bowl; 1401 N. State St., Ukiah; 6 to 10 p.m.; about extending your drive- den is simply a strategically in the watershed that are family hours 6 to 8 p.m.; no cover; sponsored by Dunlap way, adding a patio, or or a few days at most, pre- working together on pro- located, shallow depression venting mosquitoes from Roofing. paving a sideyard, consider that captures and soaks up grams for clean water, fish- LADIES NIGHT -- Nepales dance and music by Rai using permeable pavers or breeding. eries restoration and water- stormwater runoff from your In the depression, plant family; Himalayan Café; 1639 S. State St., Ukiah; 467- porous concrete instead of roof or other impervious shed enhancement. This arti- 9900. traditional concrete. areas around your home like native and non-invasive cle was authored by Eydie OPEN MIC NIGHT -- Open Mic; Ukiah Brewing Co.; Disconnect your down- driveways, walkways, and species that are resistant to Tacata, Engineering Division 102 S. State St., Ukiah; 8:30 p.m.; free; 468-5898. spout. If your rain gutter compacted lawn areas. Rain the stress of both brief peri- – Rohnert Park. Endings and beginnings in the local community and beyond “Although the world is full Miss California Melissa debilitating disease that Locally, some of the orga- since Caruso and one of the of suffering, it is also full of Chaty, presenting what’s new effects almost every family. nizers of the Caregiver few opera singers to win the overcoming of it.” -- Looking in the area of research about Currently, matching gifts to Benefit are looking forward to crossover fame as a popular Helen Keller this dread disease; followed the Alzheimer’s Association working with Ms. Davis and superstar. by a short stint from another will generously be matched other interested persons to I had the privilege of meet- “Climbing the mountain. about speaker learning about the dollar for dollar, up to $1 mil- establish the beginnings of an ing this magnificent man. One . . Together!”. . . Many vol- By Carole healing power of humor and lion, by Harrah’s Foundation Alzheimer’s Resource Center October, in the early 1980s, he unteers and donors worked Hester music; then the main speaker, when received between now in Ukiah for Mendocino was appearing at Tower hard to ensure that last week- Joan Davis, from the and World Alzheimer’s Day. County. We’ll keep you post- Records in San Francisco. We end’s fund-raiser to benefit Alzheimer’s Association. You can donate on line to the ed. lived in Concord and I worked caregivers of Alzheimer’s was Their web site is: Alzheimer’s Association and The golden voice is stilled. in Walnut Creek, and hubby for more information. your donation supports its a smashing success. The The event was co-spon- http://www.alz.org and there . . You either loved him or worked in Oakland. Knowing are myriad resources available work to fund vital Alzheimer hated him. Italian tenor, my deep love of Pavarotti’s morning informational session sored by Thrivent Financial research and essential care was well-attended, with peo- for Lutherans and Soroptimist by checking out different services to the more than five Luciano Pavarotti died at age voice, and the dream to meet ple standing outside the door International of Yokayo links. million Americans with 71. Pavarotti, whose vibrant him (even better would have at Grace Hudson Museum’s Sunrise. World Alzheimer’s Day, Alzheimer’s and their fami- high C’s and ebullient show- been to SING with him!), as a community room who could- The hour-and-a-half ses- Sept. 21, hopefully will bring lies. 24/7 Helpline: manship made him the most awareness about help for a n’t get a seat. . . all clamoring sion featured three speakers: 1.800.272.3900 beloved and celebrated tenor See LOOKING, Page A-9 A-4 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of ... Air Quality responds on demolition To the Editor: Recently a local citizens group (MEC) GEORGE WILL sent a letter to the editor which implied that the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District did not have the resources to properly protect the public from any airborne pollutants resulting from the demolition of the former Masonite Thompson’s scary plant. The District has been monitoring the site since the abatement and demolition process memory lapses began on July 31. This process involves Fred Thompson’s plunge into the presidential pool - unannounced inspections, review of testing - more bellyflop than swan dive -- was the strangest and analytical reports, air monitoring, visu- product launch since that of New Coke in 1985. Then al observations from on and off the proper- the question was: Is this product necessary? A similar ty and coordination with several other question stumped Thompson the day he plunged. agencies. In addition, the District requested Sean Hannity, who is no Torquemada conducting that US EPA conduct a joint inspection inquisitions of conservatives, asked Thompson: with the District in late August to make “When you look at the other current crop of candidates sure that nothing was being missed. EPA -- Republicans -- where is the distinction between your found that the abatement and disposal positions and what you view as theirs?” Thompson process was in compliance with the federal replied: “Well, to tell you the truth, I haven’t spent a regulations and standards (the District has whole lot of time going into the details of their posi- been delegated by the EPA to enforce these tions.” standards in Mendocino County). The He also is unfamiliar with the details of his own District is continuing to keep EPA staff door, along with their responsibility to rep- Health Clients, and California People First positions. Consider his confusion the next day when updated on a regular basis. resent all of their constituents (not just and other local people first chapters. People talk radio host Laura Ingraham asked him about some- Hazard abatement prior to demolition is those with money). They overlooked the with developmental and mental disabilities thing he ardently supported -- the McCain-Feingold a four phase process. First the building is fact that they are expected to make fiscally share a common history in state institu- expansion of government regulation of political surveyed and any potential hazardous sound decisions with the taxpayers’ money. tions. For more information, or to share speech. His rambling, incoherent explanation was just materials are identified. This could include Several members seem to have negated stories about the state hospital with the clear enough to be alarming about what he believes, items that may not be hazardous, but are even their own campaign pledges, along local committee, please call 462-3360, ext. misremembers and does not know. not known to be safe. Samples of suspect with their consciences. They certainly did- 103. Thompson said he had advocated McCain-Feingold materials are taken and submitted to a lab n’t see the contradiction between consensu- Kevin Murphy to prevent, among other things, corporations and labor for detailed analysis. The survey and sam- ally agreed-upon and guiding planning Ukiah unions from “giving large sums of money to individual pling is conducted by an independent EPA- principles (“a creative, mixed economy ... a politicians.” But corporate and union contributions to certified technician; samples are analyzed mix of housing types ... adequate water and individual candidates were outlawed in 1907 and in EPA-certified labs. The second phase is resources ... a mixture of small industries Some other satire 1947, respectively. Ingraham asked about McCain-Feingold’s ban on abatement, during this phase hazardous and business and larger firms ... protection, To the Editor: substances are removed, transported and issue ads that mention a candidate close to an election. enhancement and conservation of our nat- I am growing sick and tired of people He blamed an unidentified “they” who “added on” that disposed of properly following hazardous ural resources ... protection of our farm- being mean and inconsiderate. Just look at materials regulations by EPA certified con- provision, which he implied was a hitherto undis- land”) and their endorsement to develop those people who make satirical fun of hip- cussed surprise. But surely he knows that bills con- tractors. Typically, depending on the sub- the former Masonite Property or the vine- pies, the homeless, church bells and just stance being abated, the abatement occurs taining the ban had been introduced in previous ses- yard on Lovers’ Lane. about anything they have stupid comments sions of Congress before passage in 2002. in a sealed work area to prevent material Shall we now turn our backs on them? about. Oh yeah, it’s just satire, wow that’s from leaving the removal site. Once the In 1997, Thompson chaired a Senate committee Lisa Ray Kelly just great. This is satire defined at dictio- investigating 1996 election spending. In its final hazards have been abated, the site must be Ukiah nary.com: re-inspected by an independent certified report, issued in 1998, Thompson’s committee recom- 1. The use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or mended a statutory “restriction on issue advocacy” Industrial Hygienist and cleared prior to Remembrance planned the like, in exposing, denouncing, or derid- any demolition activity. The final phase is during “a set period prior to an election” when the To the Editor: ing vice, folly, etc. speech includes “any use of a candidate’s name or the review and sampling of the debris piles A newly formed, local committee wants 2. A literary composition, in verse or to make sure that no potentially hazardous image.” And in 1999, Thompson co-sponsored legisla- to create improvements at re-burial sites for prose, in which human folly and vice are tion containing what became, in 2002, the McCain- substances are present in the debris piles. people who died while at the former held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule. The current work at the site consists of Feingold blackout periods imposed on any television Mendocino State Hospital. 3. A literary genre comprising such com- or radio ad that “refers to” a candidate for federal the removal of hazardous substances from A remembrance gathering is also positions. the buildings and machinery and the office -- a portion of which the Supreme Court in June planned during for the lunch hour Monday, Yeah, it’s just satire. That means it is declared unconstitutional. removal of the buildings and machinery Sept. 17, at the Ukiah cemetery in coordi- ridiculous, denouncing and deriding. How Thompson, contrary to his current memories, was after the hazardous substances are safety nation with similar gatherings the same day sad it is that the bells of the church are deeply involved in expanding government restrictions removed and properly disposed of. No across California at state hospitals and recorded. Why, I really hate it that, at 5, on political speech generally and the ban on issue ads foundation removal or grading is or will cemeteries. after a hard day’s work to listen to those specifically. Yet he told Ingraham “I voted for all of it,” take place until other agencies that may The new committee invites interested relaxing bells. Not. Get with it. It’s not meaning McCain-Feingold, but said “I don’t support have oversight have been properly notified people to gather, beginning at 12:15 p.m., satire to say you enjoy the relaxing bells or that” provision of it. and an approved work plan is in place. at an unmarked, though prominent, site at if you really do hate them then you’re a Oh? Why, then, did he file his own brief urging the Throughout this process the District will the cemetery’s south western corner to grouch and a snob. Supreme Court to uphold McCain-Feingold, stressing continue to provide the necessary oversight remember many who died forgotten and And those hippies at the park “flailing Congress’ especially “compelling interest” in squelch- to ensure that no hazardous pollutants are alone. At least one song and a poem have their arms?” When was the last time you ing issue ads that “influence” elections? released into the air. been written especially for the occasion, danced at all? I don’t see you expressing Most lamely, Thompson takes credit for McCain- Christopher Brown AICP which will also involve a short walk to a yourself other than in sarcastic satire. Feingold doubling the amount of “hard money” an Air Pollution Control Officer second site under the trees where the And those people walking the street, like individual can give to a candidate, which he says Mendocino County Air Quality remains of scores of people were also you really care about them and why they reduces the advantages of incumbency. But that is Management District moved after the state sold the former hospi- are there? Not. There is that hardened heart absurd: Most hard money flows to incumbents. tal property in Talmage. again. You know that’s you, TWK, or does Ingraham asked why government should be telling BOS turns its back It’s an informal gathering every year that stand for TWeaK because you are on individuals how much they can give to fund political where people can offer their thoughts if drugs and a sourpuss. speech by candidates they support. Thompson replied: To the Editor: they like. This year the newly active com- And those smug Prius owners thinking “Why should the government ... tell a loan officer that On Aug. 21, the Mendocino County mittee wants to briefly present their sug- they are helping the Earth. You know you he cannot accept money from someone trying to get a Board of Supervisors had a historic oppor- gestions for improvements at the sites. are lying, because you really think they are loan from him ... and then go ahead and give that per- tunity to promote a vision for the future of A state-wide collaboration of three dif- helping the Earth. Satire, huh. I dare you son a loan? ... I mean, it’s bribery in the real world.” the Ukiah Valley that would build on the ferent organizations has promoted success- to tell your real truth and how you really So he believes, as zealous regulators of political valley’s many geographical, economic, aes- ful legislation, SB1448, aimed at eventual- feel or did you already? Nobody really speech do, that political contributions are incipient thetic, and communal aspects. They did ly restoring burial sites across the state. A knows but you. bribes -- but that bribery begins with contributions not. Over 50 people, myself included, brief report will be offered at the Ukiah Satire: a scornful composition. Well larger than $2,300. Which brings us to the financial spoke about these attributes and what was remembrance event on the progress of the how’s this for scorn, you mean uptight and implausibility of his late-starting campaign. at stake in overlooking them. The BOS first major effort to create an outdoor scornful slug. As Tom Leherer said, “Some Suppose he does something unprecedented -- gets could have listened to the majority of their memorial garden at Napa State Hospital. people have no tolerance, are spiteful and 100 people a day, from now until Jan. 1, to contribute own constituents. They did not. The BOS inconsiderate of others,” and I hate people the permitted maximum of $2,300. After subtracting The collaborative, The California normal fundraising costs and campaign overhead, he could have accepted the unanimous posi- Memorial Project, includes the Peer/Self- like that. Now that’s satire! tion posited by the Ukiah City Council H. Baumoel would still enter 2008 vulnerable to being outspent at Advocacy Unit at Protection and Advocacy, least three-to-one by his major rivals. members. They did not. The BOS could Inc., the California Network of Mental Ukiah have embraced the Ukiah Valley Area Is there, however, a huge cash value in the role for Plan’s “Vision for the Future,” which was which he is auditioning -- darling of religious conserv- carefully prepared and based upon months atives? Perhaps. But their aspiring darling recently of public input. They did not. said in South Carolina, “I attend church when I’m in Instead, the BOS members turned their WHERE TO WRITE Tennessee. I’m in McLean right now. I don’t attend regularly when I’m up there.” backs on us. On that day, they seemed to President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep have checked the democratic process at the “Right now”? He has been living “up there” in that House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State upscale inside-the-Beltway Washington suburb, hon- ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 2137, ing his “Aw, shucks, I’m just an ol’ Washington out- (202)456-2461. sider” act, for years. Long enough to have noticed that LETTER POLICY Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; McLean is planted thick with churches. Going to Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Santa Rosa, 576-2526; FAX, Santa Rosa, church is, of course, optional -- unless you are aiming The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. 576-2297. Berg's field representative in to fill some supposed piety void in the Republican editor. All letters must include a clear name, (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 signature, return address and phone number. Ukiah office located at 311 N. State St, field. Letters chosen for publication are generally Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The office’s fax New Coke was announced on April 23, 1985, with published in the order they are received, but ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; number is 463-5773. E-mail to: assembly- the company’s president piling on adjectives usually shorter, concise letters are given prefer- reserved for Lafite Rothschild -- “smoother, rounder (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- [email protected] ence.We publish most of the letters we 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 yet bolder.” Almost 80 days later, the public having receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate sampled it, the company pulled the product from tion. Names will not be withheld for any Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, stores. Perhaps Thompson’s candidacy will last longer reason. If we are aware that you are con- Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 445-3375Email: than New Coke did. nected to a local organization or are an 20510. (202)224-3841 FAX (202) 228- elected official writing about the organiza- [email protected]. George F.Will writes for more than 450 tion or body on which you serve, that will 3954; San Francisco (415) 393-0707; sen- newspapers and Newsweek. be included in your signature. If you want to [email protected] Mendocino County Supervisors: make it clear you are not speaking for that Congressman Mike Thompson: Michael Delbar, 1st District; Jim Watten- organization, you should do so in your let- 1st District, 231 Cannon Office Bldg, burger, 2nd District; John Pinches, 3rd The Ukiah ter.All letters are subject to editing without District; Kendall Smith, 4th District; notice. 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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 COMMUNITY FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 – A-5 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Healthy and lean – That’s the name of the game As the lazy days of summer Wines that are best paired Preheat oven to 350o. In a make way for fall, our palates with venison are Zinfandels or small bowl, mix salt, pepper, crave heavier fare. As autumn smoky Syrahs. According to juniper berries, and rosemary. Farmers’ Market signals the beginning of deer Dave Cancilla, Wine Director Rub mixture well into meat will temporarily move on Sept. 15 hunting season, venison often at the David Berkeley and let sit for at least 2 hours. makes its way onto the sea- Collection, “Venison is a dis- Bring meat to room tempera- The Ukiah Saturday Farmers’ Market will be moved a short sonal menus of some of the tinctly flavored protein so you ture and coat with a little olive distance, around the corner from its regular Alex Thomas Plaza area’s trendiest restaurants. need a distinctly flavored oil and a dusting of flour. Heat location, during the Sept. 15 car show on School Street. While chefs love venison, wine – something with a cer- a Dutch oven to high and This temporarily relocation to the Clay Street block is between the public is not so brave, tain fortitude. A wine that brown the meat on all sides. School St. and Oak St. The market organizers encourage cus- often complaining of a gamy, relies on its elegance for This should take 7-10 min- tomers to take Seminary St. to Oak St., where they should find dry taste. appeal will be lost on venison. utes. Remove meat to a platter ample parking near the Civic Center and some spaces at the Craig Strattman, an avid You need a wine that relies on and add the pancetta, onions, parking lot on the corner of Clay and Oak St. hunter and the Owner and a robust satisfying character celery and carrots. Cook until Executive Chef at Patrona in for its appeal." vegetables are beginning to High-octane adventure in honor of the downtown Ukiah, says that Bon Vivant brown. Fabulous Flashback car show tonight these qualities are easily By Marilyn Campbell Venison braised Drain off the fat, add the avoidable. Harvesting and with red wine and meat back to the Dutch oven Kick-off the Fabulous Flashback car show weekend in preparation are the keys to wild venison should be well- and add garlic, bay leaf, toma- Historic Downtown Ukiah. On Friday Sept. 14 at dusk (sunset, ensuring moist, flavorful cooked because of health con- mushrooms toes (crush them up with your meat. “Field dressing on the hands), beef stock and wine. 7:24 p.m.) in the Alex Thomas Plaza, the last movie of the sea- cerns. 4 pounds venison meat son, presented by Home Audio Video by DFM, Ukiah Main spot preserves the flavor. Some people believe that Cook covered over low heat When you drag them through (leg) cut into 1 1⁄2 inch cubes for about 2-3 hours and check Street and the City of Ukiah will be the animated feature they only way to get venison 3 teaspoons sea salt “Cars.” the woods, you bruise them is to head out to the woods 2 teaspoons freshly cracked for doneness. Cooking time The voices of Paul Newman, Richard Petty, Bonnie Hunt and and that can lead to a gamy with a rifle during hunting ground pepper will vary depending on tem- Owen Wilson in the seventh animated feature from Pixar taste.” season. Not so, says 2 tablespoons juniper perature of meat after searing, Animation Studios, follows Lightning McQueen a hot shot Strattman notes that it is Strattman. Venison can be berries, crushed Dutch oven material and your stock car heading to the big race. He gets bogged down in also important to aerate the found at specialty markets and 2 tablespoons chopped oven. Radiator Springs and learns about true friendship during his meat. “I also hang them in a online. His top choice for fresh rosemary It is done when a knife stay there in this high speed road trip. refrigerator and bleed them venison is the Broken Arrow 1⁄2 cup all purpose flour slices very easily though it. The Moonlight Movie Madness season would not be possi- for a few days.” Ranch in Texas (www.broke- 1⁄4 cup olive oil You be the judge. When you ble without its many wonderful sponsors. A special thanks to Another key to succulent narrowranch.com). The ani- do feel it is done, drain off Shaka, Park Falls Plaza, Bulldog Auto Center, Kwine and MAX venison is preparation. mals are free-range, eat most- 1⁄2 pound pancetta, diced cooking liquid, skim off the Radio, Northwest Insurance, Flashfire Advertising, and Mendo- Venison is very lean ly forage, and are hormone- 2 yellow onions, peeled and fat and reduce to sauce consis- Lake Exchange. Additional sponsors are MTA, First Five of meat; most of the fat should and antibiotic-free. cut lengthwise into 8 pieces tency. Let rest for at least 30 be trimmed before it is minutes before serving but is Mendocino County, Park Falls Dental, SaberNet, Ukiah Valley “Because the animals there 4 ribs of celery, diced cooked. When cooked, veni- have special diets, the meat 2 carrots, peeled and diced even better if kept to serve the Medical Center and Retech Systems. son can be irrigated with duck next day! Serve with sauce, Friday, Sept. 14, beginning at dusk… don’t miss “Cars.” has a cherry-mushroom flavor 1 pound wild or crimini fat, a healthy alternative to and is less musty and gamy,” mushrooms, sliced vegetables and a nice glass of Popcorn, tacos, donuts, ice cream and latte will be available at other types of animal fat. local red wine. Creamy polen- the show. said Strattman. 1 tablespoon minced garlic Strattman adds, “Legs, shoul- An added bonus: venison 1 bay leaf ta or potatoes are always a The Mission of the Ukiah Main Street Program is to preserve ders, brisket, and steaks are nice accompaniment to this and enhance what makes Ukiah a great place. We envision the can be good for you. In addi- 1 28-oz. can good tomatoes best cooked by braising.” tion to being a very good (Muir Glen preferred) rustic dish. heart of Ukiah being the economic and cultural center of a thriv- Because it is low in fat, 1 cup good quality beef ing small town community. They pursue this vision through: source of protein, the USDA venison often tastes better reports that it tends to be fair- stock (Recipe from: Craig promotion, partnership, education, advocacy, preservation and served rare or medium rare, 3 cups hearty red wine Strattman, Executive Chef and beautification. ly low in fat, especially satu- although Strattman warns that rated fat. Salt and pepper to taste Owner, Patrona Restaurant) Community Health Grant application deadline is today Covelo Ranger District Benefit tour of Ridgewood The ROUND 6 Request for Application for funding Office will be open today Ranch set for tomorrow Community Health Projects are now available. These grants are Lee Johnson, District Ranger has announced the Covelo The general public is invited to a walking tour of Seabiscuit’s generally less than $10,000. Ranger District OFfice will be open today for the opening historic home -- Ridgewood Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 9 Funding is made available from the National Tobacco weekend of hunting season. The hours will be from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Geva, Inc., a thoroughbred rescue Settlement Revenues, which have been set aside by the p.m. foundation located in Sonoma County. In addition to the guid- Mendocino County Board of Supervisors for community health The District Office located in Covelo will be closed on Sept. ed walking tour, guests will be treated to a continental break- related projects. Applications must address one or more of the 15 and 16, but the Eel River Work Center Office will be open fast, viewing of restored original film footage of Seabiscuit’s four priority areas of the 2005-2009 Community Health for the weekend. The hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. retirement and ranch life at Ridgewood, as well as memorabil- Improvement Plan: Access to Care, Aging, Alcohol and other There will be forest information, wood permits, campfire and ia and will receive a commemorative souvenir. Guests will also Drugs, Healthy Lifestyles. The Community Health campground information available at this office. see several descendants of Seabiscuit including the newest ‘Lil Improvement Plan can be found at the Web site There are new wilderness bounderies in the district. For Biscuit, Bronze Sea, a bay filly born on Seabiscuit’s birthday, http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/ph. information May 23, 2007. Reservations are $25 per person, and must be Those interested in accessing the RFA, GIS mapping of past made in advance by contacting the Willits Chamber of funded projects, and related documents can visit the Public S.W.A.T. to run pink lemonade stand Commerce at 459-7910. Ridgewood Ranch is located at 16200 Health Web site at http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/ph/mctsac N. Highway 101, just south of Willits. The application deadline is Sept. 14. every weekend through Sept. 28 For more information, contact Cassandra Thatcher at 472- Survivors Walking and Talking will be holding a fundraiser COUPON • COUPON • COUPON • COUPON 2793 or E-mail [email protected]. at Safeway every weekend through Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 COUPON • p.m. Their “Squeeze Out Breast Cancer” pink lemonade stand radle David Barsamian will benefit the Susan G. Komen 3-day Breast Cancer Walk, 60 *1/2 OFF C miles in 3 days. 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LOCAL Walsh and May-Treanor earn top seed in AVP Crocs Tour CALENDAR By MATT PAULSON However, they’ll have to get past For the AVP tour second-seeded Nicole Branagh and SEPTEMBER 15 SAN FRANCISCO – The AVP Elaine Youngs, who are the only other U12G Puma soccer, 10:30 at Anton. U13G Puma soccer, 2:30 at Anton. Crocs Tour comes to San Francisco for women’s team with multiple AVP the Best of the Beach Friday through Crocs Tour wins this season and SEPTEMBER 16 Sunday, and as the last event of 2007, haven’t finished outside the top three U10G Puma soccer, 10:00 at Anton. U12B Puma soccer, 11:30 at Anton. the top eight men’s and women’s since May. U14G Puma soccer, 10:30 at teams playing the invitational event They first won the season opener in Pomolita. U19G Puma soccer, 2:30 at will be vying to bring 2007 home with Miami, then again in Seaside Heights Pomolita. a win. But for top-seeded Kerri Walsh, and most recently in Boston, in which “bringing it home” is much more liter- they upset top-seeded Walsh/May- al in San Francisco. Treanor in the final. Branagh might COMMUNITY Walsh, who partners with Misty also pull the hometown fans in her May-Treanor to form the top women’s favor, as she grew up in Orinda, Calif. DIGEST team in the world, is a four-time First- across the Bay. Special Olympics Team All-American at Stanford and For the men, Crocs Cup champions bowling practice native of nearby Santa Clara. and top-seeded Phil Dalhausser and It’s been more than a decade since Todd Rogers enter this weekend on a Three months of bowling prac- the men side’s of the AVP Crocs Tour hot streak. They’ve won the last five tice begin on September 20 and has been in San Francisco, and for the AVP Crocs Tour events they’ve played continue every Thursday after- women, the only other event held here – something that hasn’t been done noon through November 29. was in 1994. Walsh was in high since Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes in Practice starts at 3:30 and ends school. 1994 – including four straight to end at 5:00. For more information call Courtesy of AVP J.D. at 489-3087. There will be on “I’m so excited to be able to play in the regular season. They’ve won a Stanford grad Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor have won four bowling scheduled on front of so many friends and family for Tour-best 10 times this year. Rogers Thanksgiving Day. times this season. They are joined in the tour by top-seeded men my first time in San Francisco,” Walsh also just became the 13th men’s player Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers. said. “It’s one of our most beautiful all time to eclipse the $1 million mark Downtown K-town sites, to be on the Bay with the Bay in career earnings last week in Las June, they have just one finish outside American, Freshman of the Year and 3 0n 3 tournament Bridge, AT&T Park and the Vegas. the top three. Outstanding Senior Athlete. He Gibb/Rosenthal won their two remains the team’s career leader in On October 13, in Kelseyville, Embarcadero surrounding us. To try However, as has been the case all there will be a 3 on 3 tournament and win the season’s final event at this season, they’ll be challenged at the top events of 2007 in back-to-back fashion kills and also ranks in the top five in for all ages. The tournament will site in front of a home crowd is just by second-seeded Mike Lambert and in Tampa and Atlanta. However, they aces and blocks. be held in downtown Kelseyville incredible.” Stein Metzger and third-seeded Jake haven’t been as hot toward the end of Fuerbringer and Jennings turned it and run from 10am to 6pm. Flanked by the Bay Bridge and Gibb and Sean Rosenthal. The top season, earning two fifth-place finish- on toward the end of the season with a Registration will start at 8am. It is $60 for youth division and $100 AT&T Park, the event site overlooks three teams have formed a triumvirate es and a seventh in the regular season’s runner-up finish in Boston, a fifth- for adults. the Bay at the end of Piers 30/32 along at the top to be reckoned with, as no final three events. place finish in Brooklyn and third in San Francisco’s famous Embarcadero. other men’s team has won this year. Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Cincinnati. Time to bowl Walsh and May-Treanor have won Lambert, who won a national cham- Jennings will also hope to draw from Competition starts Friday and Looking for a great fall/winter 12 AVP Crocs Tour events this year on pionship at Stanford, and partner the hometown crowd. Fuerbringer Saturday at 10 a.m. with night sessions sport? Yokayo Bowl needs their way to their second-straight Metzger have won four times this sea- went to Stanford with Lambert, his continuing at 5 p.m. Sunday, the semi- bowlers on several different Crocs Cup. If they were to win No. 13 son, which includes a stretch of three final block sealing their 1997 NCAA finals start at 11 a.m., with the men’s leagues. Singles and Teams for Monday Mixed 5’s, Thursday this weekend, they would tie their own out of four in the middle of the sum- title. While there, he was among the final at 1:45 p.m. and the women’s at Women’s 5’s, Friday Men’s 5’s record set last year. mer. Since Tampa at the beginning of elite group to be named four-time All- 3:15 p.m. and Senior’s Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings. For more information call 462- 8686. Ukiah co-ed softball tournament An autumn tradition The City of Ukiah is beginning registration for a co-ed slow pitch softball tournament. The tourney will be held at the Ukiah Sports. Complex Saturday, September 22, and Sunday, September 23. Soccer continues to The format will be a three game round-robin with a single elimina- grow in popularity with tion playoff to follow. The deadline for registration is Friday, local youngsters September 14 with a maximum of 18 teams. Team fees are $300 Hundreds of Ukiah Valley children are per team (no player fee). All proceeds go towards field donning long socks, shin guards and and facility improvements for the cleats as the soccer leagues open for the City of Ukiah Complex. For ques- tions or to register a team, please season this week. call (707) 463-6714 or come to Every Saturday and weekday evening 411 West Clay Street. local school yards, along with Vinewood Ukiahi Athletic Park, are filled with games in what has Boosters meeting now become the familiar blue and gold reversible jerseys. Become involved and join the Officials, coaches and parents for the Ukiah High School Athletic Boosters Club. All parents and Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer League work community members are wel- hard to ensure that each child has a posi- come and encouraged to partici- tive experience and benefits from the pate. This is a fun and long-standing vigorous exercise and team-oriented community group which works atmosphere. hard to help local prep athletes From the August practices and last obtain their uniforms and much needed equipment. Saturday’s picture day to the excitement The next Ukiah High School of the parade and final games in late Athletic Boosters meeting will be on Monday, September 24, at October, the tradition of local soccer is 5:30 p.m. on the Ukiahi campus entering into the second generation. in the Career Center located in Several of the present day coaches were the Administration Building. once players on the field in the early days Ukiahi Athletic of UVYSL. Those interested in finding out more Boosters dinner Photo by Leanna Salas about local youth soccer should visit the In opening week action, the Rockstars’ Sophie Huff, #11, is in hot pursuit of teammate Ukiah High School Athletic league’s website www.uvysl.org, or call Boosters fund raising dinner and Nikolas Salas, #12, should he need any assistance on his way to the goal. auction will be held on Monday, the hotline 467-9797. October 15. The community is invited to join us for our annual event at a “new” location in the Fine Arts building at the Ukiah Fair Grounds. Dinner tickets are $30 per per- son. For reservations and pur- Kevin Everett’s mom hopeful of Bills player’s recovery chase information contact Deni Lee at 468-3736 or Val Jackson at 468-9085. limbs and feel her touch when ed at what she’s witnessed not getting up,”’ she said. “I jokes to keep him upbeat,” ‘He’s like a he was partially awakened since her initial visit, when can’t explain to you how I felt, tight end Robert Royal said. UVAH golf tourney miracle’ she from a sedated state. she found her son under heavy because there’s no words for “He was actually laughing a By Wednesday, doctors at sedation and his body func- it. It was the worst thing I had little bit when we were talking On September 22, the 17th annual Ukiah Valley Association declares as Buffalo’s Millard Fillmore tions controlled by life-sup- ever saw.” about football stuff. ... He was for Habilitation (UVAH) golf tour- Gates Hospital were confident port systems. “’Get up,”’ Dugas recalled excited, and we told him we ney will be held at the Ukiah injured son begins Municipal Golf Course. enough to remove Everett “It was devastating,” she saying. “I mean, I can’t would stick by him no matter Participants can enter as a team long recovery from a respirator and began said. “I kind of stepped back. explain it. It was just horri- what.” of up to four people, or individual- amending their initial progno- But I had to go forward. And I ble.” Coach Dick Jauron, who ly. By JOHN WAWROW Prizes for the first, second, and sis from “bleak” to “cautious got up to him and told him I With help from some bar also visited Everett, acknowl- third place teams, hole-in-ones AP Sports Writer optimism,” regarding the loved him.” patrons, Dugas composed her- edged it would be difficult for and longest putt and longest BUFFALO, N.Y. — chances of his recovery. And now? self, went home and immedi- his team to prepare to play at drive will be awarded to partici- Patricia Dugas can’t help but pants. Sign up by September 1, “The patient’s made signif- “Happy,” said Dugas, who ately began making plans to Pittsburgh on Sunday. to ensure a shotgun start. For notice that every time she icant improvement. But no has spent the past three days at travel to Buffalo. “There’s no way to pretend more information call Pam enters Kevin Everett’s hospi- Jensen at 468-8824. one should think the functions her son’s bedside. “I’m Then came the next shock. that Kevin’s situation does not A $60 donation required, $35 tal room, her son looks more in his legs is close to normal. extremely happy. I’m grate- Cappuccino called from the occupy our thoughts and our for people with yearly member- and more like himself. Not even close,” said Dr. ful.” hospital to inform Dugas of conversations a lot of the time. ships. All proceeds go to the “I can’t even explain it to UVAH. Kevin Gibbons, the hospital’s Everett was hurt after duck- her son’s condition. A few Because it certainly does,” you; he’s like a miracle,” supervisor of neurosurgery. ing his head while tackling the minutes later, Everett was on Jauron said. “However, I think SAL Boxing Dugas said Wednesday, her “If you ask me, ’Would he Denver Broncos’ Domenik the phone. our guys are professional voice breaking in a telephone walk again?’ I would tell you Hixon during the second-half “He put him on the phone enough, and they really care Fall hours for SAL boxing are interview with The Associated that I wouldn’t bet against it. kickoff of the Bills’ season and (Everett) said, ’Momma, enough about what they do to Thursday 6:45 p.m. and Friday Press. “There’s not a whole 5:00 p.m. The cost is only $5 a But he has a long way to go.” opener. He dropped face-first don’t worry. I love you. I love still to business.” year and classes are ongoing at lot, but enough to give me Everett can wiggle his toes, to the ground after his helmet my sisters. I know I’ll be all Dugas thanked the Bills, the Redwood Health Club. some hope. And that’s all I bend his hip, move his ankles, hit Hixon high on the left right,”’ Dugas said. “He asked the hospital medical staff and To join SAL Boxing athletes need, because hope will take must fill out paperwork and have elevate and kick his leg, as shoulder and side of the hel- if I was coming, and I said, fans for their work and sup- a parental signature for those me a long way.” well as extend his elbows and met. ’Momma is coming. You port. under 18. The class is a mix of a Look at how far it’s gotten slightly flex his biceps, Unable to get the Bills don’t even worry about that.”’ Part of her time with levels and ages. Come for a good her since Sunday, when workout or to seriously study box- Gibbons said. game on TV at home, Despite knowing Everett’s Everett is spent reading him ing. Everett, the Buffalo Bills While all are significant Everett’s mother called sever- condition, Dugas was com- the many cards and letters that reserve tight end, sustained a signs of improvement, he al sports bars and learned one forted by hearing his voice. already have arrived at the PumpkinFest 3-on-3 life-threatening spinal cord noted that Everett has yet to just around the corner was “I was so proud of him, lay- hospital. This hoops tourney will take injury while making a tackle show any movement in his showing the game. ing in the condition that he “We’re going to take it place in the Ukiah Savings Bank in the team’s season opener hands. Dugas walked in as the sec- was in and thinking about me, slow getting him up on his parking lot at 200 N. School St. against Denver. The fee is $20 per player (five “Walking out of this hospi- ond half began, just in time to his family” she said. feet, but we hope to see him player maximum). Dugas left her home in Port tal is not a realistic goal, but see her son fall to the ground. His Bills family isn’t just walk out of here,” Dugas said. Team check-in is 9 a.m. There is Arthur, Texas, on Monday walking may be,” said Dr. “That’s the first thing I saw. thinking about him — numer- “I always told him when he a three game minimum for all fearing her son would never divisions, and there will be team Andrew Cappuccino, the I was so upset. I was dis- ous players also visited was a little boy, ’You show and individual awards. Call 463- walk again. Everything team’s orthopedic surgeon. traught, and I started panick- Everett on their day off them better than you can tell 6714 for more information or to changed Tuesday, when she register. Dugas spoke publicly for ing, ’What can I do? And I’ve Tuesday. them.’ He’s going to be fine. I watched Everett move his the first time Wednesday, elat- got to get to him because he’s “I started cracking little really believe it.” THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007– A-7 Steve Stricker tries to spoil the showdown at Tour Championship By DOUG FERGUSON two weeks ago, while paired with lot of criticism on both ends, players AP Golf Writer Woods in the final round, no less. He and the media, when you look back ATLANTA — After another week is playing some of his best golf, and at these four events, I think it’s been in contention at the PGA Tour his rivalry with Woods always has a success.” Playoffs, Steve Stricker brought his been the most compelling. Too bad he can’t say that about the 9-year-old daughter to an interview “Let’s face it, the FedEx Cup has greens. to discuss his third-place finish at been pretty blessed,” NBC Sports The course no longer is bursting Cog Hill, good enough to have a seri- analyst Johnny Miller said with autumn colors because the Tour ous chance at capturing the FedEx Wednesday. “This didn’t need to go Championship has been moved from Cup. down the way it did. It’s really the last week of October to the third The final question was directed at between three players, and it could week in September. And the hot Bobbi Maria. have been between three players no weather has severely damaged the “If your dad wins the $10 million, one is interested in.” greens, although not nearly to the is there anything you would like?” Stricker is the spoiler at No. 2 in extent that PGA Tour officials she was asked. the standings. In some corners, that warned players last week. Smiling at a room filled with makes him the favorite. “They’re closer to good than bad, reporters, she thought for a moment “It’s terrific,” Mickelson said of so I’ll give them a 6,” said Mark and shook her head. the Stricker turnaround. “When peo- Calcavecchia, asked to grade the “Good girl,” Stricker said, patting ple say it couldn’t happen to a nicer greens on a scale of 1 to 10. “I was her head. guy, everybody means that. We’re all expecting about a 2, to tell you the That Stricker can even think about pulling for him to do well — maybe truth. And I kind of think that’s what the $10 million deposit into a retire- me not so much this week — but all they wanted everyone to think so ment fund is heady stuff, especially the other times, we’re pulling for when we got here, we wouldn’t be for a guy who didn’t even have full him. To see him back on top of his shocked. I think everyone is going to PGA Tour status two years ago, and game and playing some incredible be slightly shocked that they’re as whose career earnings at the start of golf is fun.” decent as they are.” the 2007 season barely topped $10 Those three have helped the They still have grass. Players have million. FedEx Cup get off to a halfway said they still roll smoothly. But “I’m the underdog in this whole decent start in its first year. because the greens nearly died and deal,” Stricker said Wednesday at It began eight months ago in the root structure is weak, tour offi- East Lake on the eve of the Tour Hawaii with too much hype and cials have said they would run at Championship. “That kind of what equal parts skepticism. It ends at the about 9 1/2 on the Stimpmeter, com- this format has brought about — the Tour Championship, with no promo- pared to a typical speed of 11 1/2. ability for someone to come from tion needed and no big surprises. The focus on Woods lately has nowhere to win this thing.” Some might say the standings been his swing. This FedEx Cup format, which have validated the concept, for right Several players have noticed that ends with the Tour Championship, behind the FedEx Cup’s version of Woods looks more upright with his also brought about the best in golf. the “Big Three” are Rory Sabbatini stance, and it’s impossible to ignore Tiger Woods, the No. 1 player in and K.J. Choi, both of whom have the results. the world and No. 1 in the playoff been consistently in contention this Despite taking 32 putts in the final standings, won the BMW year. round of the Deutsche Bank Championship last week to give him- “I think it’s been validated every Championship, Woods still only fin- self the best chance at claiming the week, every though the guys haven’t ished two shots behind. Last week at File Photo inaugural FedEx Cup. played some of it,” Stricker said, the BMW Championship, he only In what many thought was a two man race between Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson skipped the BMW alluding to Woods and Mickelson missed two fairways on the weekend and Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker has now moved into con- Championship and hurt his chances each taking one week off. “This is an and broke the tournament scoring tention for the $10,000,000 FedEx Cup. by slipping to No. 3 in the standings. event that Tiger and Phil have chosen record by five shots at 22-under 262. Even so, he could win the FedEx to skip some of the previous years. “I wouldn’t say more upright. I’m weight on his heels while trying to major at the PGA Championship a Cup with a victory at East Lake — We saw in every tournament the standing a little bit closer to it, so I hit a low shot into the wind. He fixed week later. Then came the playoffs, provided Woods doesn’t finish sec- great fields ... and I think that shows think that gives the appearance of it,” his posture when he got home, and where Woods tied for second and ond alone — and Lefty has won at you right there that it’s working. Woods said. has been close to unbeatable ever picked up his 60th career victory. East Lake before. “Guys are wanting to play in this. The change came after the British since. Adding to the intrigue of East Mickelson won the Deutsche They’re trying to win it,” Stricker Open, where he tied for 12th, and He was the only player under par Lake, however, was that one runner- Bank Championship outside Boston added. “Even though there’s been a noticed he was putting too much at Firestone, then won his 13th career up finish to Mickelson. Creamer, Gulbis, Pressel part of changing of the guard at Solheim Cup By EDDIE PELLS youngest, brightest stars sell- and especially on foreign soil. Creamer and Inkster in four- “I’m playing as well now as “She put a lot of effort into AP National Writer ing to the masses. It’s an This is pretty good inspiration somes. Also, Kerr and Pat I’ve ever played, and age is it,” Inkster said. “I want to HALMSTAD, Sweden — arrangement everyone can for me.” Hurst play Pettersen and nothing,” Davies said. “Golf make sure she knows I care.” Strategically placed in the per- benefit from. King and European captain Sophie Gustafson; Gulbis and — everyone goes on about all Probably not exactly the fectly manicured practice “So many young Helen Alfredsson released the Pressel play Gwladys Nocera this fitness — but golf is kind of stuff Inkster worried bunker were a couple of Americans is helping the pairings late Thursday for and Maria Hjorth; and Annika walking and swinging a club.” about back in 1992, when miniature plastic dump trucks, tour,” Davies said. “If the opening-day matches. The Sorenstam and Catriona At this event, it’s also about Pressel was 4 and Inkster was some little pails and shovels LPGA is strong, women’s golf first two days consist of 16 Matthew play Sherri hanging out and bonding, making her Solheim Cup and the beginnings of a couple is strong.” team matches and the tourna- Steinhauer and Laura Diaz. playing pingpong and a practi- debut. of sand castles. Of course, without some ment closes with 12 singles Sorenstam, still not at 100 cal joke or two. How could these team- Yes, folks, these Solheim game to go along with their matches. As defending cham- percent because of a bad back The American women all mates have anything in com- Cup kids are young. PR savvy, this would not be a pions, the Americans need 14 and neck, said she isn’t sure if got presents for each other. mon? Fans will get a great look at conversation. of the 28 points to retain the she’ll play five matches this King handed out hat pins. “I’ve got a 17-year-old and where women’s golf has been But that hasn’t been an cup. Europe needs 14 1/2. weekend. Creamer gave everybody sun- a 13-year-old that are exactly and where it’s heading when issue. At 19, Morgan Pressel Only once has the cup been Davies, on the other hand, glasses. the same,” Inkster said of her the Americans take on the is making her Solheim Cup won by the visitor — in 1996, says she hopes she’s called on Pressel made red and blue daughters, Hayley and Cori. Europeans in the Solheim Cup debut. She became the when the Americans won in for all five. The 43-year-old, ribbons for her teammates to “We still hang with them. We starting Friday. youngest major winner earlier Wales. with 67 career victories, will put in their hair. can talk their lingo and listen On the one hand, there are this year when she took the The marquee match in the never be mistaken for Gulbis Inkster, 47, doesn’t have to their music, and so it’s real- Laura Davies and Juli Inkster, Nabisco. Creamer is 21 and opening session pits Davies or Pressel, but doesn’t think long hair, so she’ll put her rib- ly not that different than it is two 40-somethings who still reached the $1 million mark in and Becky Brewerton against the sport has passed her by. bon on her bag. in my house.” have the game to play at the earnings faster than anyone in highest level. history. Gulbis is 24 and has On the other, there are 23 top-20 finishes. On the Natalie Gulbis, Morgan European side, 26-year-old Pressel, Paula Creamer and Suzann Pettersen won the Brittany Lincicome — none McDonalds LPGA of whom have hit 25 and all of Championship this year for whom are trying to take their her first major. sport to new places. What can someone like “Our team has got a lot of Davies, who has played in heart and spunk and a lot of every Solheim Cup since it ribbons and scrunchies,” was founded in 1990, offer Inkster said Thursday when this week to players who have asked about the general state experience and success of the American team. beyond their years? One of the most telling sto- “It’s a bit of encouragement ries of the week had little to do here and there,” Davies said. with golf, much more to do “They’ve all won tourna- with the quest to make it more ments. They know what it’s all popular. about.” Creamer and American She conceded, however, captain Betsy King were that the first tee box at the standing outside signing auto- Solheim Cup will come as graphs. Creamer saw King something of a shock. mindlessly scribbling and There’s something about asked her if she signed her playing for your country and name legibly enough for fans your teammates that adds to read once they got the auto- pressure. graphs home. “I want to win this for Juli “She said, ‘I want to make Inkster,” said Kerr, this year’s sure that everybody can read it U.S. Open champion. “I don’t when I write it,”’ King said. know how many cups she’s “She said, ‘When you sign going to be on in the future, things for people, then they can relate to you better. They kind of get the whole picture.’ MENDO TRUCK Obviously, it benefits them personally, but it also benefits ACCESSORIES the tour and they’re interested in helping the tour as a whole.” Gulbis has her own TV show. She, Creamer and 29- year-old Cristie Kerr made appearances at the Oscars ear- lier this year. A bunch of them do magazine covers, calendar SUPERIOR shoots and have appeared as PROFESSIONAL runway models. The LPGA has moved SERVICE beyond trying to deny any hint 406 Talmage Rd., Ukiah of sex appeal and embraced 462-4614 the idea of having its

MENDO TRUCK A-8 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL Blazers’ Oden to miss rookie season SCOREBOARD 4), 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington, 4:15 p.m. Oden averaged 15.7 points and 9.6 rebounds MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Pittsburgh (Snell 9-12) at Houston (Oswalt 14-7), Dallas at Chicago, 8:15 p.m. 8:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 last season as a freshman at Ohio State. AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago Cubs (Zambrano 15-12) at St. Louis Tennessee at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. (Wainwright 13-10), 8:10 p.m. The loss of Oden before the season was a By The Associated Press Florida (Willis 8-15) at Colorado (Fogg 9-9), 9:05 All Times EDT p.m. blow to the organization. There was much fan- San Francisco (Zito 9-12) at San Diego (Young 9- East Division 7), 10:05 p.m. WNBA fare when the Blazers got the first pick in the WLPctGB Arizona (Davis 13-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Penny 15- Playoff Glance Boston 89 58.605 — 4), 10:40 p.m. draft, and even more when the team chose New York 83 62.572 5 By The Associated Press Saturday’s Games All Times EDT Oden. A huge, stories-tall jersey with the name Toronto 72 73.497 16 Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 1:05 p.m., 1st game Baltimore 61 83.42426 1/2 Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay 61 85.41827 1/2 FIRST ROUND Oden and a No. 1 hangs on the Rose Garden Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 3:55 p.m. (Best-of-3) Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m. Arena. Across the street, a building is plastered Central Division Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Pittsburgh at Houston, 7:05 p.m. with a huge billboard proclaiming “The Road Cleveland 85 61.582 — Florida at Colorado, 8:05 p.m. Detroit 2, New York 1 Back to Rip City” with larger-than-life photos Detroit 80 67.5445 1/2 Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:10 p.m., 2nd game Friday, Aug. 24: New York 73, Detroit 51 Minnesota 72 74.493 13 San Francisco at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26: Detroit 76, New York 73 of Oden and teammates Brandon Roy and Kansas City 63 82.43421 1/2 Sunday’s Games Tuesday, Aug. 28: Detroit 71, New York 70, OT Chicago 62 84.425 23 Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. LaMarcus Aldridge. Atlanta at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Indiana 2, Connecticut 1 West Division Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23: Connecticut 93, Indiana 88, “To know that Greg wouldn’t be with us, it WLPctGB Pittsburgh at Houston, 2:05 p.m. 3OT Los Angeles 86 59.593 — Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25: Indiana 78, Connecticut 59 was disappointing,” coach Nate McMillan Seattle 76 68.5289 1/2 Florida at Colorado, 3:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27: Indiana 93, Connecticut 88, OT Oakland 71 76.483 16 San Francisco at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. ——— said. “I was really looking forward to working Texas 69 76.476 17 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE with him, and developing this team. You know ——— Phoenix 2, Seattle 0 we will still get that opportunity, but it will just Wednesday’s Games Friday, Aug. 24: Phoenix 101, Seattle 84 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland 4 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Sunday, Aug. 26: Phoenix 95, Seattle 89 come a year from now.” Kansas City 6, Minnesota 3 It was Oden’s second health problem since Detroit 5, Texas 1 At A Glance San Antonio 2, Sacramento 1 Boston 5, Tampa Bay 4 By The Associated Press Thursday, Aug. 23: Sacramento 86, San Antonio the Trail Blazers drafted him. He had a tonsil- L.A. Angels 18, Baltimore 6 All Times EDT 65 N.Y.Yankees 4, Toronto 1 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Saturday, Aug. 25: San Antonio 86, Sacramento 61 lectomy in July after struggling in two Las Seattle 6, Oakland 5 East Thursday’s Games Monday, Aug. 27: San Antonio 80, Sacramento 78 W L T Pct PF PA ——— Vegas summer league games. L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. New England 1 0 01.000 38 14 N.Y.Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. CONFERENCE FINALS Oden recovered and had been working out Buffalo 0 1 0 .000 14 15 (Best-of-3) Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Miami 0 1 0 .000 13 16 Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 14 38 in the Portland area. The MRI was taken Friday’s Games EASTERN CONFERENCE Thursday after he had some swelling in the N.Y.Yankees (Pettitte 13-8) at Boston (Matsuzaka South Detroit vs. Indiana 14-12), 7:05 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Friday, Aug. 31: Indiana 75, Detroit 65 knee. Kansas City (Bannister 12-8) at Cleveland Tennessee 1 0 01.000 13 10 Sunday, Sept. 2: Detroit 77, Indiana 63 (Sabathia 17-7), 7:05 p.m. Houston 1 0 01.000 20 3 Monday, Sept. 3: Detroit 81, Indiana 65, Detroit Despite being hampered by a wrist injury at Baltimore (Burres 5-5) at Toronto (Litsch 5-8), Indianapolis 1 0 01.000 41 10 wins series 2-1 7:07 p.m. Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 10 13 ——— Ohio State, Oden led the Buckeyes to the Detroit (Robertson 7-11) at Minnesota (Garza 3- 5), 8:10 p.m. North WESTERN CONFERENCE national championship game. He had 25 points L.A. Angels (Colon 6-6) at Chicago White Sox W L T Pct PF PA Phoenix 2, San Antonio 0 (Contreras 8-16), 8:11 p.m. Cincinnati 1 0 01.000 27 20 and 12 rebounds in the loss to Florida. Texas (Gabbard 6-1) at Oakland (Meyer 0-1), Thursday, Aug. 30: Phoenix 102, San Antonio 100 Pittsburgh 1 0 01.000 34 7 Saturday, Sept. 1: Phoenix 98, San Antonio 92 The Trail Blazers were the surprise winners 10:05 p.m. Baltimore 0 1 0 .000 20 27 Tampa Bay (Shields 12-8) at Seattle Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 7 34 of the NBA draft lottery, and chose Oden over (F.Hernandez 12-7), 10:05 p.m. ——— Saturday’s Games FINALS West (Best-of-5) Texas forward Kevin Durant, who went to Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Texas at Oakland, 3:55 p.m. Detroit vs. Phoenix Denver 1 0 01.000 15 14 Wednesday, Sept. 5: Detroit 108, Phoenix 100 Seattle. N.Y.Yankees at Boston, 3:55 p.m. San Diego 1 0 01.000 14 3 Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8: Phoenix 98, Detroit 70 Pritchard said Oden had MRIs on both Kansas City 0 1 0 .000 3 20 Tuesday, Sept. 11: Detroit 88, Phoenix 83, Detroit L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Oakland 0 1 0 .000 21 36 Detroit at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. leads series 2-1 knees before the draft and they were “pristine.” Thursday, Sept. 13: Detroit at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Seattle, 9:05 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE “We picked the right kid, he cares about his Sunday’s Games Sunday, Sept. 16: Phoenix at Detroit, 4:30 p.m., if Kansas City at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. East necessary organization. And I can’t (overemphasize) how Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Dallas 1 0 01.000 45 35 bad he felt, and not because he had to go Detroit at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Washington 1 0 01.000 16 13 File photo Texas at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 35 45 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER through the rehab and all that, but because he Tampa Bay at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia 0 1 0 .000 13 16 Portland Trailblazers’ Greg Oden was N.Y.Yankees at Boston, 8:05 p.m. At A Glance felt like he let us down, Pritchard said, “and he South By The Associated Press the top pick in the 2007 NBA draft. W L T Pct PF PA All Times EDT hasn’t let us down at all.” NATIONAL LEAGUE Carolina 1 0 01.000 27 13 Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 3 24 EASTERN CONFERENCE Dr. Roberts said the area of injury was not At A Glance New Orleans 0 1 0 .000 10 41 BY ANNE M. PETERSON By The Associated Press Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 6 20 W L T Pts GF GA large and doctors were able to treat it with All Times EDT x-D.C. United 15 6 4 49 48 28 AP Sports Writer microfracture, which stimulates the growth of North New England 12 6 6 42 39 32 East Division W L T Pct PF PA New York 11 10 3 36 37 35 PORTLAND, Ore. — Greg Oden’s rookie cartilage. Other high-profile players who have WLPctGB Green Bay 1 0 01.000 16 13 Kansas City 9 9 6 33 37 37 New York 83 62.572 — Minnesota 1 0 01.000 24 3 Chicago 8 10 5 29 23 30 season with the Portland Trail Blazers ended undergone the procedure include Jason Kidd, Philadelphia 76 69.524 7 Detroit 1 0 01.000 36 21 Columbus 6 8 10 28 27 31 Atlanta 74 72.5079 1/2 Chicago 0 1 0 .000 3 14 Toronto FC 5 13 5 20 18 37 before it started when the 7-footer had knee Amare Stoudamire and former Blazer Zach Washington 65 81.44518 1/2 surgery Thursday. Florida 63 83.43220 1/2 West WESTERN CONFERENCE Randolph. W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pts GF GA The top pick in the June draft went in for an Central Division San Francisco 1 0 01.000 20 17 Houston 12 7 6 42 35 20 Oden talked about the injury earlier this WLPctGB Seattle 1 0 01.000 20 6 CD Chivas USA 12 6 4 40 35 21 exploratory procedure on his right knee and week in his blog. He said he had a sharp pain Chicago 74 71.510 — Arizona 0 1 0 .000 17 20 FC Dallas 12 8 3 39 30 31 Milwaukee 74 71.510 — St. Louis 0 1 0 .000 13 27 Colorado 7 10 7 28 25 29 ended up having microfracture surgery, which about a month ago when he was on vacation. St. Louis 69 74.483 4 Real Salt Lake 4 13 6 18 23 37 Cincinnati 66 79.455 8 ——— Los Angeles 4 11 5 17 25 34 means he will sit out the season. “I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want to Pittsburgh 65 81.4459 1/2 Sunday’s Games Houston 63 82.434 11 Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. x-clinched playoff spot “Greg looked at me as he was coming out of seem like I was complaining or making excus- Indianapolis at Tennessee, 1 p.m. NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. his surgery, and he and his mom, Zoe, probably West Division Green Bay at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. ——— es for anything. Plus, I wasn’t doing anything WLPctGB Houston at Carolina, 1 p.m. Wednesday’s Games said ’sorry’ 20 times,” Blazers general manag- Arizona 83 64.565 — San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. D.C. United 2, Real Salt Lake 1 at the time I realized it hurt, so I figured it San Diego 78 66.5423 1/2 Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Thursday’s Game er Kevin Pritchard said. couldn’t be anything big,” he said. Colorado 76 69.524 6 New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Los Angeles at CD Chivas USA, 11 p.m. Los Angeles 76 69.524 6 Atlanta at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Saturday’s Games “I could feel the weight of the world on his The Blazers open training camp Oct. 2. The San Francisco 66 80.45216 1/2 Dallas at Miami, 4:05 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Toronto FC, 3:30 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 4:05 p.m. FC Dallas at New England, 7:30 p.m. shoulders. And as a leader and as leaders of regular-season opener is at San Antonio on ——— Seattle at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Columbus at Kansas City, 8 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago, 4:15 p.m. New York at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. this organization, my first thought was how Oct. 30. Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Jets at Baltimore, 4:15 p.m. Sunday’s Games lucky we were to have a guy that cares about Pittsburgh 7, Milwaukee 4 Oakland at Denver, 4:15 p.m. CD Chivas USA at Colorado, 3 p.m. While the loss of Oden was a disappoint- Florida 5, Washington 4, 12 innings San Diego at New England, 8:15 p.m. Houston at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. the organization that much.” Colorado 12, Philadelphia 0 Monday’s Game Wednesday, Sept. 19 ment, the Blazers were quick to point out that N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 3 Washington at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. Dr. Don Roberts performed the surgery to the team still has promising young players in Cincinnati 5, St. Louis 1 Sunday, Sept. 23 Thursday, Sept. 20 Chicago Cubs 3, Houston 2 Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Chicago at FC Dallas, 8 p.m. repair the damage, which Pritchard described Roy, last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year, L.A. Dodgers 6, San Diego 1 Arizona at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Arizona 9, San Francisco 4 San Diego at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Columbus at Toronto FC, 3:30 p.m. as the size of a fingertip. Oden is expected to and Aldridge, who will likely play at times at Thursday’s Games Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. New England at New York, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Indianapolis at Houston, 1 p.m. Colorado at Real Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m. be on crutches for up to eight weeks. Full center in Oden’s absence. Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Kansas City at CD Chivas USA, 10:30 p.m. recovery likely will take six to 12 months, the Chicago Cubs at Houston, 8:05 p.m. San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 “This isn’t about one person, never has San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. D.C. United at Chicago, 3 p.m. team said. Friday’s Games Detroit at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. FC Dallas at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. been, never will be,” Pritchard said. “This is Atlanta (James 10-10) at Washington (Chico 5-8), Cleveland at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. “At this point in time, we don’t see him about a team, about 15 guys going out there 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Moyer 13-11) at N.Y. Mets (Glavine Jacksonville at Denver, 4:05 p.m. coming back this season,” Pritchard said. 13-6), 7:10 p.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 4:15 p.m. with a single vision, a single purpose.” Cincinnati (Shearn 2-0) at Milwaukee (Sheets 12- COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Measuring-stick games for Nebraska, Kentucky, Alabama Southeastern Conference The Citadel ... WISCONSIN State (no line) at No. 13 Bulldogs coach Buddy Catamounts second game Southern home game and the first 55-3. Louisiana Tech (plus Rutgers Pough is former Gamecocks of season vs. SEC team ... California is chance to see how the 33 1/2) at No. 8 California Scarlet Knights have lost to assistant ... SOUTH CAR- GEORGIA 49-7. No. 24 Crimson Tide is coming along Bears lost to Bulldogs in two former I-AA teams since OLINA 51-7. Ohio (plus 20 Hawaii (plus 17) at UNLV heading to the under their $4 million-a-year only meeting, 41-34 in ’97 ... ’02 ... RUTGERS 50-3. No. 1/2) at No. 18 Virginia Tech Even in games at Vegas (4- heartland coach. CAL 58-14. 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State Street for Nick Saban’s first (707) 462-5786 • (707) 462-5795 Ukiah • 462-5086 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL COMMUNITY FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 – A-9 Hansen and Raitt Band Fabulous Flashback this wekend at fire recovery celebration One of the most colorful time walking by the cars and Park for a delicious dinner, and nostalgic events is com- peeking in to see all the the Jerry Tupy Memorial The Daily Journal ing to Ukiah on Saturday small details the owners Barbecue. The dinner goes This Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Frey Vineyards there will be and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16. have put in to make their car until 6 p.m. food, wine, music, dancing, and friends. Tickets available at The Fabulous Flashback Car special and true to the year. Sunday morning the Andy Mendocino Book Company and at the door. Show and Poker Run is one Saturday morning you can In an outpouring of generosity by the community, over 80 high- Vagt Poker Run will begin quality items will be available at Sunday’s silent auction for Cathy that we wait for all year. start with a hearty pancake with registration from 8 to 9 Why? Because no matter and Ian Monroe whose historic and uninsurable house burned to the breakfast prepared by the a.m. at the Applebee’s park- ground on May 25. Event organizers are counting on the auction to what your age, you will find Ukiah Host Lions Club from ing lot. A continental break- a car or truck that will raise the bulk of the money for the rebuilding fund, so guests are 7 to 11 a.m. at the parking fast for the registrants is encouraged to bring their checkbooks. Those who can’t make it to amaze you. lot on the NW corner of from 8 to 9 a.m. and then off Owners from all over the the Fire Recovery Celebration are welcome to make a donation to Smith and School streets. to the Run at 9 a.m.. Awards the Cathy Monroe Benefit Fund at Savings Bank of Mendocino. In west come together to our After breakfast, the cars are and prizes will be distrib- town (similar to a mini Hot Community chatter a show of support, the Hansen and Raitt Band will play at the ben- a short stroll down School uted at 11 a.m. The total efit. The band was extremely popular all over northern California August Nights in Reno) and By Kathy Davidson Street to the Alex Thomas prizes amount to over show off cars that they have until it went into retirement in 2001. Many fans see this benefit as Plaza and beyond. Last year $1000. an opportunity to catch Hansen and Raitt one last time. Catherine restored, tricked out and over 300 cars were regis- As in most great events, it lovingly polished up to per- The owners sit near their Woskow, a nationally known artist, has donated an original paint- cars in lawn chairs and are tered for competition. The takes dollars to support it, ing to the silent auction. A piece of textile art by famed local quilter fection for you to stroll past cars will stay until 3 p.m. So and Applebee’s, Les Schwab and enjoy. very willing to talk to you Laura Fox will also be hung for bidding, and finely wrought jewel- about their work, and the joy if you didn’t get a chance to Tires, Staples, and the ry by Charlotte Healy, Laura Buckner, and Jacquie Lolich will The only vehicles dis- see them Friday night you Redwood Business Park played will be pre-1973 so of owning a nostalgic car. grace the tables. Wine aficionados will be tempted by magnums and It is a full weekend event will see them all on have been great supporters double magnums of wine and gift baskets from Barra of it’s not just the very vintage Saturday as they go by the of the Car Show and Poker cars from the Model Ts to beginning on Friday night Mendocino, Elizabeth Vineyards, Oster Cellars, and Oracle Oaks. judging platform. Run. Not only do they allow Fans of grass-fed beef can bid on a quarter of a beef from Mac the ‘50s era but the muscle for the Fabulous Friday Bash at Applebee’s parking There are lots of street the event planners to use Magruder. and all bidders will drool over a “Pie a Month” offer cars like the Camaro and vendors and interesting their parking space but they from chef extraordinare Tam Adams of Emandal Resort. GTOs. Some are pristine and lot at 4 p.m. Most of the cars are there by 4 p.m., but items to purchase and see sponsor prizes and donate Lucky bidders will be able to dine the following evening on fine have been restored to their along the route. Coinciding dollars in some cases. pottery from one of several ceramic artists (including Hoyman exact original state and oth- many are still arriving up to 5 p.m. and you won’t want with the event on School This event is the brain- Browe studio), and then go to sleep under a hand-knitted afghan. A ers have an altered appear- Street from 10-5 on child of Ukiah Early Iron cord of firewood will be availabl, as well as colorful silk scarves ance or have been “heated” to miss any of them. There is live entertainment to keep Saturday, and 10-4 on Club who has put on the Car and a woman’s Cruiser bicycle. And if you’d like to purchase expe- up to move! you tapping your toes or Sunday is the Grapevine Show for 16 years (2007 riences rather than things, several expert massage and bodywork Often you will see some dancing until they all arrive. Quilters Guild Quilt Show in will be 17) and it just gets options are available, as well as a nature walk led by Marisela de for sale, so if you are think- The band is really great and the Ukiah Conference better. If you want to find Santa Ana, or a 2-hour set of live music by the Freys. ing of perhaps getting into even without the cars, enjoy- Center. The Awards and out more about this show Tickets ($20 each) are available at Mendocino Book Company the restoration or competi- able to hear. There is also a Prizes will be held from 3 to call Tom or Donna Cropp at and at the door. Take 101 north to the West Road exit. Take West tion part of vintage cars, this raffle and a parking lot 4 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. you can 463-0757. Remember, Out Road north to Tomki Road. Turn left and go a little more than one may be your opportunity. dance. You can take your drive over to Todd Grove of the Mud Grows the Lotus. mile to 14000 Tomki Road on the left.

Stacey); Ashley Martin (and public cost is $10. Those pro- receive a face-lift and serve as the community. The public is productions at the Ukiah Looking Mom Tamara); Amy fessionals requesting CEUs home the lighthouse museum. invited to attend. Admission Players Theater and Longstreth (and her mother, are more. For more informa- For more information, call charge is $10. Mendocino College. Since Continued from Page A-3 Patti); Kayla Holland (and her tion, contact RCRC: 1-800 882-2777 or visit This is the second year of 1983 her students have per- Mom, Debbie); Montana 834-1636 or 707 542-0282. www.pointarenalighthouse.co piano recitals performed by formed in annual recitals. surprise for my birthday, Edgar, and Kirstie Fimbres. RCRC web site is: www.red- Since the last school year, hubby left work in Oakland, m professional classical pianists Also in attendance and help- woodcrc.org. Tickling the ivories. . . on the Mendocino College’s 2006-2007, the College Piano drove to Walnut Creek to pick ing at the Alzheimer event Lighthouse benefit. . . The Class recitals have been on the me up and took me to meet The Mendocino College Yamaha 9-foot Concert were Sierra Beaman of Troop Point Arena Lighthouse Music Club, along with Grand. This recital selections Center Theater Stage of him. 390 and her Mom, Geneva Mendocino College. Current People had lined up almost Keepers have received $1.21 Concerts Grand of Santa will include: Mozart Sonata Beaman. million in grant funds from students are now in prepara- around the block to meet the Rosa, is presenting Elizabeth K. 332, Debussy’s Clair de tion for their December per- Most of the girls in this the California Cultural MacDougall in a solo piano Lune, and a Chopin set of 2 man with the huge voice and troop spent the last year work- formance. huge stature. With a long wait Historical Endowment toward recital of favorite classical Waltzes, the D-flat Nocturne ing on their Bronze Award repairs and refurbishment to Elizabeth always welcomes ahead, the record store provid- (which is the highest award music from her CD, “New and the G Minor Ballade. new students to her college ed Italian wines and cheeses, the lighthouse. The grant Perspective,”on Sunday, Sept. Elizabeth, long a favorite they can earn as Junior Girl requires a match of $200,000 classes as well as her home etc., for the winding line of Scouts) by helping out at 23 at 3 p.m. in the Voice keyboard artist of music studio in downtown Ukiah. people, all the while playing from the Lighthouse. There’s Room 5310 at Mendocino lovers, is a piano instructor at either the Humane Society in a benefit to kick off the She may be contacted for the newly release album of College’s Ukiah campus the college and teaches pri- more information at 463- Redwood Valley or the fundraising; the “Save the “the voice”performing many Mendocino County Animal (1000 Hensley Creek Road). vately as well. 0349, or by email at emac- of the famous pop songs of Light: A culinary The recital is a perfor- Native Ukiahan Elizabeth [email protected]. Shelter in Ukiah. They volun- Celebration”fantastic fund- Italy. Oh, it was a merry teered time working with and mance for the Mendocino has been active with the local Cheer-i-o! bunch. By the time we raiser is September 15, begin- playing with the animals, and ning at 4 p.m. and features College Piano Students and Ukiah community in musical arrived, the line was only out some girls had drives for through the door. five famous chefs: John Ash, money or goods (towels/blan- Margaret Fox, Shannon It was like being at the best kets) to be donated to the shel- party in the world. It was a Hughes, Russ Parsons and ters. They also volunteered Congressman Mike celebration. Almost last in time stuffing envelopes and line, it was a surprise to be Thompson, who will each hanging posters in Downtown churn out savory dishes. Wine almost tongue tied in the pres- Ukiah. The girls in Troop 120 ence of “the participate every year at and live music by “The voice.”Admittedly, by this Christmas time in sponsoring Singing Boonville Band”will time he seemed a bit “snock- a family from Project follow at the 23 acre Point ered”from having sat for Sanctuary and spending an Arena Lighthouse property. hours, signing autographs and evening singing Christmas The fee for the fund-raiser is sipping vino, but oh, how fun Carols at local convalescent $75 per person. All proceeds he was. He sang to me, I tried homes. go toward the required match- an Italian phrase on him and Their members are Meagan ing grant funds. he burst into conversation, Waller, Kirstie Fimbres, Kayla The original lighthouse and leaving me far behind. I was Holland, Amy Longstreth, fog signal building were built his for life. Montana Edgar, Ashley in 1870. The current 115-foot In the annals of 45 years of Martin, Caitlyn Erickson and lighthouse tower was resur- marriage, this memory is a Brittnie Milani. Their Leaders rected in 1908 after being favorite and illustrates the are Stacey Waller, Patti felled by the earthquake two absolute sacrificial love of a Longstreth and Cambria years prior. The 137-year-old man for his gal. Milani. Fog Signal Building will also Art in many forms. . . Girl Scouts are expanding To help battle the high cost of education, Local artist Don Pagano is in Ukiah. Jacque Williams, at use the newspaper as a simple answer to showing his paintings at his the local Girl Scout office is many questions. From social studies, to the home and studio Sept. 29 and A Simple available to answer questions, arts and sciences, the newspaper is an 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This as could any of the troop lead- inexpensive way to diversify the daily is a good opportunity to visit ers or the girls themselves. curriculum. this famous artist’s studio and The Girl Scout Council office chat with him first hand. Don number is 463-2888. There is has also invited some selected a new girl/parent meeting on Way to The advantages of Newspapers In Education local crafts persons to share Sept. 18, and troops have (NIE) are many: their talents. Drop by at 469 spaces for new girls, and Plum St., Ukiah, and view his always have spaces for adult • Affordable. Special student rates make work. Don was the featured volunteers whether they want newspapers affordable textbooks covering a artist recently at the to lead a troop or just help in Help variety of subjects. Alzheimer’s caregiver benefit, another way. donating one of his lovely To contact moms in Troop works to the event. 120, call Stacey Waller at 391- • Improves reading skills. Evidence has Local girls doing good. . . 8202 or Peggy Fimbres at shown there is a correlation between Girl Scouts Troop 120 is a 489-9699. Your knowledge and achievement among troop of eight Cadette’s -- Benefiting Josh. . . There’s students who read the newspaper. sixth and seventh graders (just a spaghetti feed in benefit of bridged from Juniors this past Joshua Biaggi who was crip- • Up-to-date. The newspaper is a current year). The majority of these pled in a one-vehicle crash. source of information which gives students a girls have been together since The event is Saturday, Sept. Child's realistic look at events. kindergarten. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at They have been the top Brutocao of Hopland. Adults troop in cookie sales in Ukiah are $10, children under 12 are • High interest rates. Students have a high for the past three-plus years, $5. Tickets are available at interest in the newspaper because of the and this has earned them trips Hopland Hardware, Brutocao, Education variety of subjects covered. There’s to Disneyland and twice to or call 696-2718. something for everyone. Marine World (where they Contributions may be made to swam with Dolphins once). the Joshua Biaggi Benefit They have been to see several Account at The Savings Bank musicals in Santa Rosa and in of Mendocino County. For information on how you can become involved in San Francisco. Understanding dementia. Just recently, these young . . There’s a great workshop NIE, call (468-3500) today. ladies and some of their for caregivers and profession- Moms volunteered time at the als about understanding what Alzheimer’s Caregiver happens with dementia. Benefit at Grace Hudson Sponsored by Redwood Museum’s community room. Caregiver Resource Center Their welcoming smile and (RCRC), the event is bright, shiny faces were a treat Saturday, Sept. 29, from 8:45 for the adults. Those that a.m. to 4 p.m. at United joined other volunteers were: Christian Parish (745 N. Meagan Waller (and Mom Brush St., Lakeport). General 590 S. School St., Ukiah • 468-3500 A-10 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 LOCAL AND REGION THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL 2nd fatal crash in 3 days at Reno Air Races Nome Cult Trail Associated Press president of the air races. reaching a maximum speed of 504 mph, RENO, Nev. — For the second time in It marked the 17th fatality in the 44-year race officials said. The crash, first reported three days, a pilot was killed in a crash history of the races. on the Reno Gazette-Journal’s Web site, Thursday at the Reno National Morehouse, co-owner of Afton Flight forced the suspension of Thursday’s after- commemorated Championship Air Races. Service in Wyoming, was flying an L-39 noon competition. Firefighters quickly March ends Saturday after it was established in Brad Morehouse of Afton, Wyo., was Albatross he named “Dino Juice,” a jet extinguished the blaze. The cause of the Round Valley in 1856. “killed instantly” when his jet crashed often used for military flight training. crash was under investigation but race offi- in Round Valley In September 1863, 461 about 2:45 p.m., touching off a small brush He was flying in the second heat of the cials said the initial indication was The Daily Journal Indians were marched under fire along the runway at Stead Airport just jet class competition. He had finished Morehouse may have gotten caught in the guard from Chico to the Nome north of Reno, said Michael Houghton, fourth in Wednesday’s qualifying round, wake of a jet he was tailing. Last Saturday, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians spon- Cult Reservation, nearly 100 sored a traditional Native miles across the Sacramento American cultural gathering in Valley and rugged North Coast they are on the bus or being the one that’s stuck I guess. Paskenta to commemorate the ranges. Only 277 Indians com- Bus escorted across a street, high- College Basically I’m being forced to 144th anniversary of the Nome pleted the journey. Some were way or road,” states the com- run halfway through my Cult Trail, the forced relocation killed, a few escaped, and oth- term.” Continued from Page A-1 ponent of the document titled Continued from Page A-1 of Indians from Chico across ers were left behind, too sick to “Authority of Bus Driver,” MacLeitch said that when what is now the Mendocino go on. two students riding in the which also quotes the law. history teacher at Mendocino he talked with the county National Forest to Round Although the path itself has back were waving and pre- According to a court case College, said former Trustee about the situation he was Valley in 1863. disappeared, the route is now tending to throw things out a involving another California Bernie Lemke had encour- offered the chance to finish This coming Saturday after- called the Nome Cult Trail. window, which he said led to school district, if one of the aged him to run in 2005. With out his term as the Area 2 rep- noon, the Round Valley Indian The most grueling part of the expulsion of students from students who got off the bus Lemke’s recommendation, resentative, which was sched- Tribes will sponsor a gathering the trail passed through what is the back seven rows of the had been injured or killed MacLeitch said he contacted uled to end in 2009. Instead of at the Round Valley now Mendocino National bus. while walking home, the dis- the Elections Office to see if finishing out his term, Reservation in Covelo to mark Forest. The U.S. Forest Service “A bus driver shall not trict could have been liable for he were eligible to run as the MacLeitch said he decided to the completion of the 12th has marked places where the require any pupil to leave the damages. Area 2 representative -- the get a fresh start and run for annual retracing of the original Indians and their military bus enroute between home According to Peggy Burns, vacancy that was open at the Area 3 representative against 100-mile trek. Descendants of escorts camped by placing and school or other destina- the in-house counsel to time. Incumbent Joan Eriksen. Native Americans who took interpretive signs along the tions,” stated a portion of the Adams Twelve Five Schools MacLeitch said he sent Eriksen’s term ends this year, part in the original relocation route. The USFS also has pre- document titled “A Guide to in Broomfield, Colo., in the another letter to the county a with elections to take place in and other supporters began pared a free brochure and trail Student Responsibility While 2003 case of Joyce v. Simi month after he first made con- November. walking all the way from Chico map available at Mendocino Riding School Buses.” Valley Unified School tact to reaffirm his intention to MacLeitch, who also is the to Covelo starting Sunday, and National Forest offices for per- According to the letter, the District, that district was run. With the county’s president of Plowshares’ will descend into Round Valley sons who may want to travel section in question quoted forced to pay almost $3 mil- approval, MacLeitch ran for board of directors, said he on Saturday. the route. Section 14103 of the lion in damages. the board and won in 2005. holds no hard feelings about The theme for the walk and This year the walkers, many California Code of In that case, then-13-year- Following his election to the the situation, and added that gatherings is “Honor Their of whom are descendants of Regulations Title 5. old Jennifer Joyce was hit by board, MacLeitch quit teach- his next step is to begin his Memory: A Path Not those who made the trek in The document, which was a motorist while in a cross- ing to focus his efforts full- campaign for election. Forgotten.” All events are free 1863, began west of Chico obtained by The Daily walk on her way to Sequoia time on the board. “There’s no hard feelings and open to the public. Irvine Finch Park at River Journal, was to be signed and Junior High School. The deci- After two years of service in this, not for me,” he said. At Saturday’s event in Road and State Highway 32 on returned at the start of the sion was upheld by the Court with the board, where “I’ve been on the board two Covelo, there will be presenta- Sunday. school year by parents of of Appeals. MacLeitch said he helped years. I think I’ve contributed tions by the walkers and a They walked west on State UUSD students who were “One of the main legal advance Native American a great deal. I’ve made contri- meal, starting at about 3 p.m., Highway 32 and camped at scheduled to ride the district’s duties of districts is supervi- relations and the Economic butions, and I’ve always been at the Tribal Building, 77826 Buckhorn Campground at buses. sion,” states the summary sec- Opportunity Programs, he an activist.” Covelo Road. Black Butte Lake the first The document also outlines tion of the Orange County received a letter this summer With the election two This week, the walkers have night. For the remainder of the the culpability of the district’s Department of Education from Marsha Wharff, months away, MacLeitch said been retracing the original trail, week, they have been walking drivers in regard to riders’ Schools Legal Services 2005 Mendocino County assessor he is still considering his plat- camping out each night along across the Mendocino National safety. “District Liability” guide. clerk-recorder, that stated that form, but the advancement of the way. Forest following the Nome “Pupils transported in a “Either a total lack of supervi- after updating software at the education in Mendocino Mendocino National Forest Cult Trail. school bus shall be under the sion or ineffective supervision Elections Office, it was dis- County and at the college are officials request people travel- Round Valley Tribes will welcome walkers with a gath- authority of, and responsible may constitute a lack of ordi- covered he actually lived in paramount for him. ing forest roads along the trail directly to, the driver of the Area 3 instead of Area 2. Both “I think at the college the route drive carefully to ensure ering and potluck dinner at the nary care, which could lead to Tribal Administration Building bus, and the driver shall be liability.” Area 3 and Area 2 trustees trustees need to be a bridge walkers’ safety. held responsible for the order- Rob Burgess can be reached represent different portions of between the community and The removal of Indians in Covelo on Saturday after- ly conduct of the pupils while at [email protected]. Ukiah on the board. the college. I want to see a lot from Chico to the Nome Cult noon. “I was really surprised more done for seniors, as Reservation in 1863 is one of For more information, con- (when I got the letter.) They well.” many forced relocations fol- tact: Alberta Azbill, 983-6126; California schools is patently had checked it three times, If elected, MacLeitch’s lowing the establishment of Rema Lincoln, 983-6188, ext. ‘Year 5’ ineffective. and I gave up my teaching term as Area 3 representative reservations in Northern 30, at Round Valley Tribes; or “I don’t think it’s a small career to be on the board,” he would run through 2011. California in the 1850s. Several Arlene Ward, Chico said. “When I found out they Zack Sampsel can be reached different tribes were moved to Mechoopda Tribe, (530) 899- Continued from Page A-1 school, big school thing,” he said. “I think it’s a valid use of were in error it was tough. I’m at [email protected]. the Nome Cult Reservation 8922. 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year the test, but it doesn’t give 5, or Not in PI); each ‘Year’ much data as far as how it’s has progressively more strin- supposed to be implemented. gent requirements,” stated the If there was one answer that The Ukiah CDOE Web site. worked for everyone we’d be Though the changes are not doing it.” necessarily imminent, schools McCann said even so, the DAILY JOURNAL in “Year 5” must implement bar will be set even higher an alternative governance next year by the state. plan, which can include: clos- “Next year our students ing the school and reopening have to be 33 percent profi- cient,” he said. “Then it goes 468-3500 it as a charter school; replac- ing all or most of the school up 10 percent more the year staff (which may include the after.” principal) who are relevant to Ukiah Unified School the failure to make Annual District Director of Yearly Progress; re-enter into Curriculum Instruction Lynn a contract with an entity, such Zimmerman said California’s as a private management com- standards, in particular, are pany, with a demonstrated challenging for schools. record of effectiveness or “Under No Child Left implementing any other major Behind, different states have restructuring of the school’s different standards,” she said. governance arrangement that “California is very high.” makes fundamental reforms Zimmerman said the and leads to improved student amount of students to whom achievement, according to the English is a second language CDOE Web site. presents a setback toward A school is eligible to exit improvement for the district. PI if it makes AYP for two “With as high of non- years in a row. Only four English-speaking learners as Ukiah Unified School District we have here, it is challeng- Join these advertisers who are schools, Calpella Elementary ing,” she said. Sometimes it’s School, Accelerated a matter of three or four already benefiting from their Achievement Academy, scores making or not making Redwood Academy of Ukiah AYP.” Eagle Peak Middle School presence on our website where.... and Tree of Life Charter is in what is known as “Year School, made AYP this year. 4” of PI, which means the Grace Hudson Elementary school must develop, not School, Frank Zeek implement, a new alternative “One click brings Ukiah to your home” Elementary School, governance plan. Accelerated Achievement Eagle Peak Middle School Academy, Redwood Academy Principal Carolyn Johnson of Ukiah and South Valley said the ratings are partially High School all were listed as based on the California “not in Program Standards Test, which she said Improvement.” students take in the last days Jeanne Yttreness is the of April or the first of May for Wine Cellars ickel Creek Nursery principal at Hopland five days. Elementary. According to the “The way you prepare is CDOE Web site, 142 students looking at how kids did the were enrolled at the school for last year,” she said. “You look the 2005-06 school year, with at areas kids were weak in, 129, or 90.2 percent of them, and they focus on them. The on free or reduced pay lunch. state provides information of Yttreness said the test isn’t how students did within the a good fit for the size and test.” L. Scott Spears makeup of her student body. Zimmerman said the strin- “We’re making progress; it gent requirements imposed on just doesn’t show it,” she said. school systems isn’t always a “We didn’t have 100 students bad thing. take the test. If we take indi- “Public schools need to be vidual students, they made a good,” she said. “They need lot of gains, but the scores to serve the community by don’t reflect that.” educating students to high First-year Nokomis levels. If you’re improving, Elementary Principal John that’s the goal.” McCann said trying to set one Rob Burgess can be reached way of doing things for all at [email protected]. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 -A-11

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All vehicles subject to prior sale. All prices plus government 1400 Hastings Rd • Ukiah fees, taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge of $55, and any emissions testing charge and CA tire fee. Sale ends 9/16/07. www.thurstonhonda.com HONDA 1-800-287-6727 707-468-9215 COMMUNITY FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 – B-1 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Eric Larson will serve as Harvest Fiesta for complement the fajita buffet ed to Congress in 1998. Prior master of ceremonies with served by the Congressman to that time, he was in the COMMUNITY BRIEFS Tom Allman, Sheriff of Mike Thompson at and other local dignitaries. State Senate for eight years. Mendocino County as the Jeriko Winery set Dinner will be served on He will be speaking at the Celebrity “Scooper.” Dolores biodegradable cornstarch event and taking questions. Admission will be $1 for Farmers’ Market Carrick and Russ Johnson will for tonight plates and utensils with sugar Tickets for the Fiesta members or $1.50 for non provide music for the hour. will temporarily members. Members who have The second annual Mike cane cups making this a zero Dinner, which is sponsored by Everything has been donated Thompson Fajita Fiesta takes waste event. the Mike Thompson for move on Sept. 15 a birthday in September or are from the community and prof- place at Jeriko Winery, off Mendocino wines and Congress Committee, are $20 90 years, or older, are admit- its go into the General Fund to The Ukiah Saturday ted free. The Social includes a Highway 101 north of beers and a silent auction are for adults and $5 for children Farmers’ Market will be support Senior services in the part of the festivities, and under 12 years. drawing for $50 cash, and two Ukiah Valley. Hopland, on Friday, Sept. 14 moved a short distance, separate door prizes from from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Cowlicks ice cream will be For more information, or to around the corner from its reg- The public is welcome to Windmills Restaurant for attend. For more information, Salsas prepared by the Salsitas scooped for dessert. make reservations, call 226- ular Alex Thomas Plaza loca- breakfast for two. from Anderson Valley will Mike Thompson was elect- 8989. tion, during the Sept. 15 car contact Nancy at 485-5231. show on School Street. This temporarily relocation to the Clay Street block is between School St. and Oak St. The market organizers encourage customers to take Seminary St. to Oak St., where they should find ample parking near the Civic Center and some spaces at the park- ing lot on the corner of Clay and Oak St. Deadline for Miss Mendocino County New York Steak Sale! For tenderness and exceptional fl avor, choose 2008 scholarship USDA Choice Beef. A top government grade. program is Nov. 1 Tender, juicy and full of fl avor. The Miss Mendocino County Scholarship Program is now taking applications for qualified applicants for the 2008 Miss Mendocino County lb. Scholarship Program to be 4.99 held Jan. 12, 2008. Scholarships in excess of $25,000 have been awarded the past five years to the con- testants running for this presti- gious title and the honor of representing Mendocino County in the Miss California Scholarship Program next June, a preliminary to the Miss America Scholarship Program. Applicants are judged in categories of Talent, Personal Interview Skills, Physical Fitness, Evening Gown and On Stage Question during the Scholarship Program, which will be held at Ukiah High School. Community service is of utmost importance in the Robert Mondavi Private Selection Miss America system as well. Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml. Young women between the ages of 17 and a high school 7.99 senior and 24, who reside in Mendocino County, attend college with parental residen- cy in Mendocino County or who work and have lived in the county for six months are Driscoll’s Strawberries eligible provided they meet Strawberries just don’t get any better the guidelines of the Miss than these! Grown in California. 1 lb. container America Program. Program staff urge appli- $ cants to contact Verna Jacobs, Buy one for 3.99 and get one free. Executive Director prior to the Nov. 1 deadline, so that all paperwork can be filled out Buy One before that date. Each young woman competing in the pro- Get One FREE gram is guaranteed a scholar- ship in varying amounts according to their placement. For more information, or an application package contact Verna Jacobs, Executive Director at 462-2025. New Life carwash set for today New Life Preschool of First Baptist Church, a non-profit preschool serving over 90 children from Ukiah, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Willits and Hopland is $ having a free car wash called a White or Yellow Corn for “Car Wash-a-Thon.” Funds ® 4 1 Agri Check Certified* will be raised from pledges that are made from individuals Handpicked Daily! Sweet and so tender. Grown and the amount of cars they exclusively for us by Alan Simonis of Dixon, Calif. wash. Paula Samonte to perform at the Ice Cream Social 12-Pack Corona, Besides enjoying ice cream Pacifico or and pie, those that come to the Dos Equis Sept. 14 Ice Cream Social will Selected varieties be treated to a performance by 12 oz. bottles a favorite local musical 11.9 9+ CRV soloist, Paula Samonte. Paula has been in numerous plays, musicals, and extravaganzas, is involved in the Ukiah Civic Light Opera and is an excel- Limes lent teacher of music. Add zest to your drinks In addition to the entertain- and dishes. ment portion of the afternoon, Larry MacLeitch, instructor at Mendocino College will talk $ about educational opportuni- 5 for 1 ties at the college designed for seniors. All of this will happen at Prices effective Sept. 14 through 18, 2007. Some items not available at all stores. We reserve the right to limit quantities. the Ukiah Senior Center, 495 We reserve the right to correct any printing errors. No sales to dealers or wholesalers. Leslie St., from 2:30 to 3:30. Sign up for e-mail savings at raleys.com/tabletalk B-2 – FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 MILESTONES Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

She weighed 7 pounds, 6.4 ounces. She is welcomed by her grandparents, Gloria Guerra and WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS ANNIVERSARY Royleen and Ingemar Nelson.

Ford On Aug. 25, friends and family of Joane and Lin Ford gath- ered to celebrate the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary. The guests included children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of the couple along with other family members and dear friends. the party was held in Willits at the home of Tracy and Robert Thornsberry. Tracy is the couple’s oldest granddaughter. Another grand- daughter, Michele Barrera created a beautiful three tier wedding cake decorated with roses and carnations. Longtime friends who remembered the couple’s first date joked with and toasted the couple. The wedding invitation included a shot of the couple as new- lyweds in 1947. NEW ARRIVALS Samantha Marie and Mikayla Nicole Ngayan Benjamin Shell and Theresa Schultz Ngayan Twin daughters, Samantha Marie Ngayan and Mikayla Shell-Schultz Nicole Ngayan were born on Thursday Aug. 2, 2007, to Kristina Benjamin Shell and Theresa Schultz were married July 7, and Ales Ngayan. They were 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and 19 inch- 2007, at the Gull Harbor Lutheran Church in Olympia, es; and 5 pounds 14 ounces, and 18 and a quarter inches. Washington. They are welcomed by their older brother Jonathan and their The groom is the son ofDavid E. Shell and Susan Shell. The granparents. bride is the daughter of John and Tammy Schultz of Centralia, Washington and the granddaughter of Fred and Beda Stewart of Olympia, Washington. The groom graduated from Ukiah High in ACHIEVERS 2000, and Mendocino College in 2002 with a degree in Computer Science and he is a 2007 graduate of Sacramento State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Benjamin is self-employed in the computer science and engineer- ing industry emphasizing web development. Local students participate The couple will make their new home in Sacramento for the in Tech Trek at Stanford next year while the bride finishes her undergraduate work at Sacramento State University where she expects to receive a Sunday, July 22 Bachelor of Science degree in English in May, 2008. to Saturday, July 28, 2007, pomolita stu- Bennett Ryan Spencer dents Thalia Munoz and Epitha Spencer Evangelatos attend- A new son, Bennett Ryan Spencer, was born on Wednesday, ed the American Aug. 8, 2007, to Adam and Aundrea Spencer of Ukiah. Association of He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20.5 inches. University Women’s Tech Trek science and math Vandewarker camp at Stanford A new son, Thomas Evan Vandewarker, was born Friday, University. While August 24, 2007, to Laura and Aaron Vandewarker of Redwood there, they partici- Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 13.5 ounces. pated in classes on She is also welcomed by her older sister Kaitlyn and brother biotechnology, mol- Owen. ecular biology, robotics, veterinary Thalia Munoz Nelson medicine, CSI- and Epitha Evangelatos forensics, A new daughter, Aiyana Shanelle Nelson, was born on Astronomy, Geometry/Design, and marine biology, with speak- Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, to Kattie Michelle Medina of Ukiah, ers on several subjects giving presentations. This camp is part and Ilijah Nelson, of Ukiah. of a nationwide program for middle school students..

Douglas “Pete” Carter and Gloria Villagomes Carter-Villagomes Douglas “Pete” Carter and Gloria Villagomes were married in Ukiah on May 10, 2007. Pete is long-time owner operator of Pete’s Power Wash. The couple are living happily in Redwood Valley. 22007007

Nicole Viniger and Justin Lee Winiger-Lee Nicole Winiger and Justin Lee announce their engagement to marry in September 2008. Nicole Winiger is the daughter of Bob Winiger, of Ukiah and Sue Winiger, of Ukiah. She graduated from Ukiah High School in 1998, and University of California Santa Barbara in 2002, with a TheThe UUkiahkiah Bachelor’s in Business Economics. She is employed by Summit Financial Group in San Ramon as a financial services representa- tive. Justin Lee is the son of Bill and Diane Lee of Lafayette. He DAILY JOURNAL graduated from Campo Lindo High School in Moraga, in 1998, and University of California Santa Barbara in 2003, with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology. He is employed in outside sales for Publication Dates: The Ukiah Hilti Inc., in Oakland. The will reside in Pleasant Hill. Nelson -- Martinez-Sotelo The Ukiah Daily Journal - October 21st DAILY JOURNAL Ukiahans Matthew Nelson and Chaudry Martinez-Sotelo announce their engagement to marry in Ukiah on May 31, 2009. Journal Sampler - October 23rd Call your Ukiah Daily Journal Chaudry Martinez-Sotelo is the daughter of Laura Sotelo, of Ukiah, and Frank Sotelo, also of Ukiah. She is currently a college representative to reserve your space student majoring in Adminsitration of Criminal Justice. Matthew Nelson is the son of the Late Mendocino County online at ukiahdailyjournal.com Sheriff’s deputy Marc L. Nelson and the grandson of the late Harry and Betty Nelson of Redwood Valley. He is currently Advertising Space & Materials Deadline: employed at the Mendocino County Sheriff’s office. October 12th, 3:00pm 468-3500 They plan on residing in Ukiah with their three dogs. TIME OUT FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 – B-3 Editor: Chris McCartney, 468-3524 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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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.

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ANSWERS IN NEXT EDITION © 2007 Robert Barnett www.jumble.com DUSSIC Answers to Previous Now arrange the circled letters Learning Challenger to form the surprise answer, as A HONSHU JAPAN CITY suggested by the above cartoon. 19 21 22 23 AHON HE “ ” 24 21 21 19 A: WAS SHUJ 19 18 25 23 (Answers tomorrow) APAN Jumbles: USURY CYCLE HORROR DAMASK 23 25 17 20 Yesterday’s CITY Answer: When he lost the hot air balloon race, he 9/13/2007 became a — “SOAR” LOSER Looking for advice on fighting rumors Dear Annie: I am a 20-something female doesn’t believe in psychologists or psychia- Adults Affected by Asperger’s Syndrome living in a tiny Midwestern town, working as a trists. The psychologist who made the diagno- (www.faaas.org), P.O. Box 514, Centerville, receptionist at a place that has a constant ANNIE’S MAILBOX sis said it could be treated with behavioral MA 02632 and the Autism Society of America stream of people coming in. I say “Hi, how are changes. My husband refuses to “change.” He (www.autism-society.org) at 1-800-3- you?” to everyone and enjoy talking to the cus- By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar says he’s fine the way he is and if others don’t AUTISM (1-800-328-8476). tomers. like it, it’s their problem. Annie, it’s been my Dear Annie: Until recently, I was in the About a year ago, some nasty women start- across when other people believe the spiteful problem for 37 years. I just didn’t have a name same situation as “Shutter Shy,” who dreaded having her picture taken because people were ed accusing me of sleeping with several mar- women who started these rumors? How do I for it. My husband won’t go to a therapist, and I’m always telling her to show her teeth. I finally ried men in my town, because I was “seen talk- get people to stop talking about me? -- ing” to them at my job. I was horrified when I already seeing one. Is there an Asperger’s sup- bit the bullet and went to the dentist with the Horrified in the Midwest was confronted by one woman whose husband port organization? It’s usually diagnosed in intention of fixing everything. It cost me a few was supposedly sleeping with me. Dear Horrified: You need to hold your childhood, but there have to be adults out there thousand dollars -- the best investment I ever My boyfriend is the only person I have ever head up and behave in a friendly but profes- who are coping with it. I need help. I have made. My smile is now perfect. I can laugh and been with, and it makes me so mad that people sional manner with everyone at work. Then let Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and simple daily smile anytime I want and don’t have to worry believe this garbage. I go to work and come your friends and family know these vicious lies activities are difficult for me. Dealing with about what people might think when I’m talk- home. I never go out unless my boyfriend is are undoubtedly being spread by women who someone who won’t do anything about an ill- ing. A benefit I didn’t anticipate -- I am now with me. Fortunately, he doesn’t believe any of are jealous or worried about their own mar- ness takes what little energy I have. If there are much more outgoing, and my friends have these rumors. riages, and ask them to get the word out. Other any organizations that could offer some sup- even noticed the personality change. I am so upset by the whole thing that it than that, ignore what others may think and port, I’d appreciate knowing how to contact “Shutter Shy” should make an appointment sometimes consumes my every thought. I’ve concentrate on your own relationships. them. -- Running on Empty in Vermont right now, discuss payment options with her tried talking to the lady who confronted me, Dear Annie: My husband, who is almost Dear Vermont: Asperger’s is one of the dentist, then get the work done. 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680-07 712-07 704-07 LOST & 9-7,14,21/07 9-14/07 9-14,17/07 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 30 FOUND NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Found: At USA gas Trustee Sale No.: 20070134003710 Title 662-07 Hopland, CA 95449 The Cahto Housing Authority is now accept- 683-07 station, Perkins & Order No.: 30069500 FHA/VA/PMI No.: Pursuant to Chapter 10, commencing with 8-24,31,9-7,14/07 Fredrick Chambers ing bids on the refurbishment of (1) 3-bed- 21700 of the Business Professionals Code, 8-31,9-7,14,21/07 Orchard 9/12 @ YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF FICTITIOUS Lucas 1:45. Terrier size room unit located on the Rancheria. All in- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that C & M FICTITIOUS TRUST, DATED 8/7/2006. UNLESS YOU BUSINESS NAME 14550 Mt. House Rd. BUSINESS NAME dog. Multi colored quires may contact the CHA at 707 984-0076. Mini-Storage, 297 Brush St., Ukiah, CA TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- STATEMENT Hopland, CA 95449 STATEMENT collar. Taken to the ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC All Sealed bids must be turned in no later 95482 (707)462-1299, will cause to be sold to File No.: 2007-F0582 This business is con- File No.: 2007-F0536 Animal Shelter 298 SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION than 10/26/07. Indian preference applies as the general public by oral auction at 9:00 THE FOLLOWING ducted by an Individ- THE FOLLOWING Plant Rd. 467-6453 OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING per Public Law 93-638 but all may apply. a.m., Friday, September 21st, 2007, the PERSON(S) IS ual. The registrant PERSON(S) IS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A property described as furniture, household (ARE) DOING BUSI- commenced to trans- (ARE) DOING BUSI- Found: Chihuahua. White & tan. Male LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appoint- 674-07 goods, appliances, tools & miscellaneous. NESS AS: act business under NESS AS: ROKS the fictitious business w/tan color and no ed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of 9-7,17,21/07 HERBALIFE CARLA Trust Recorded on 08/14/2006 as Instrument 1543 Daphne Dr. name or names listed GLASS INDEPEND- tags. Found 9-13. Notice to Creditors Name Unit# No. 2006-16031 of official records in the of- Willits, CA 95490 above on Sept 1, ENT DISTRIBUTOR 468-8467 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Chelsea Reynolds 42 fice of the County Recorder of Mendocino Gregroy McDonald 2007. Endorsed-Filed 464 Briarwood Drive Free to County, State of California. Executed By: Ky- COUNTY OF MENDOCINO Todd Eller 115 Atherton on 08/30/2007 at the Ukiah, CA 95482 caring home. all Widmier, A single man, will sell at public Case No. SCUK CVPB ‘ 07 25089 Brian Bechtol 162 1543 Daphne Dr. Mendocino County Carla Jean Glass Male mixed Lab. auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s In the Matter of: Steven Berniker 350 Ukiah, CA 95490 Clerks Office. 464 Briarwood Drive Golden red in color. check/cash equivalent or other form of pay- The Sterling Norgard and Sonja Olsen 403 This business is con- /s/Fred Lucas Ukiah, CA 95482 Approx. 1 yr. ment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at Kay Norgard 1989 Trust - Angela Hloucha 408 ducted by an Individ- FRED LUCAS This business is con- All shots & neut. ducted by an Individ- time of sale in lawful money of the United Trust A dated 9/12/89 Melanie Foster 707 ual. The registrant Very friendly. ual. The registrant States). Date of Sale: 9/27/2007 Time of commenced to trans- 485-0733 Sterling C. Norgard aka Rachel Hayter 1014 commenced to trans- act business under Sale: 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main en- Sterling Norgard Tina McCoy 1162 697-07 act business under trance to the Mendocino County Courthouse, Deceased. Julian Sterling 1222 the fictitious business 9-7,14,21,28/07 the fictitious business 100 North State Street, Ukiah CA Street Ad- Araceli Cruz 1433 name or names listed FICTITIOUS name or names listed dress and other common designation, if any, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Jose Escalera 1499 above on Aug. 23, BUSINESS NAME above on August 1, of the real property described above is pur- OF 2007. Endorsed-Filed STATEMENT 2007. Endorsed-Filed ported to be: 3321 Old River Rd , Ukiah, CA on Aug. 23, 2007 at File No.: 2007-F0604 STERLING NORGARD Landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. on 08/01/2007 at the Hello I am a cream 94582 APN#: 182-120-15-00 The under- the Mendocino Coun- THE FOLLOWING SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA Mendocino County colored, male 3 mo. signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any Purchase must be made with cash only and ty Clerks Office. PERSON(S) IS Clerks Office. COUNTY OF MENDOCINO old kitten. On 9/10 I incorrectness of the street address and other paid for at the time of sale. All purchased /s/Gregory (ARE) DOING BUSI- /s/Carla J. Glass thought I would go to Case No. SCUK CVPB ‘07 25089 common designation, if any, shown herein. goods are sold “as is” and must be removed McDongald Atherton NESS AS: CARLA JEAN the Ukiah Natural Said sale will be made, but without covenant Notice is hereby given to the creditors and from the premises by 5:00 pm on the date of GREGORY SEVEN PALMS, GLASS Foods store on Gobbi contingent creditors of the above-named de- or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the MCDONALD INC. 707-07 St. and stock up on cedent that all persons having claims against title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the even of settlement between Landlord and ob- ATHERTON 585 N. State St., 9-14,21,28,10-5/07 some healthy cat remaining principal sum of the note(s) se- the decedent are required to file them with the Ukiah, CA 95482 ligated party. Auction conducted pursuant to 679-07 FICTITIOUS treats. I did not even cured by said Deed of Trust, with interest Superior Court, at room 108 of the Mendocino SEVEN PALMS, Sec.2328 of the Commercial Code and 535 of 8-31,9-7,14,21/07 BUSINESS NAME get in the door when I thereon, as provided in said note(s), advan- INC. County Courthouse, 100 North State Street, Public Code. FICTITIOUS STATEMENT was scooped up and ces, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 585 N. State St., Ukiah, California 95482, and mail copy to Auctioneer: Robert McCarthy Bond#0347716 BUSINESS NAME File No.: 2007-F0562 brought to the Ukiah fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee Ukiah, CA 95482 Timothy Norgard and Michael Norgard, STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING shelter. I am very and of the trusts created by said Deed of This business is con- PERSON(S) IS Successor Co- Trustees, , wherein the de- File No.: 2007-F0592 friendly. I hope my Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance ducted by a Corpo- (ARE) DOING BUSI- cedent was one of the settlors, at Mannon, 691-07 THE FOLLOWING person comes by of the obligation secured by the property to be ration. State of in- NESS AS: King and Johnson, Attorneys at Law, P.O. 9-7,14,21,28/07 PERSON(S) IS 9/16 or I will be avail- sold and reasonable estimated costs, expens- corporation: Cali- DAVINE INTERVEN- Box 419, Ukiah, CA 95482, within the later of SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) (ARE) DOING BUSI- able for adoption. es and advances at the time of the initial pub- fornia. The registrant TION Find me (and 107 four months after the date of September 7, CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) NESS AS: lication of the Notice of Sale is $437,974.28. commenced to trans- 5370 Bus McGall other lost and adopt- 2007 or, if notice is mailed or personally deliv- RUSSIAN RIVER The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust SCUK CVG 07’ 99857 act business under Ukiah, CA 95482 able cats and kit- ered to you, 30 days after the date this notice CUSTOMS Adrian Carroll heretofore executed and delivered to the un- NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso a the fictitious business tens!) at 298 Plant 4001 N. State St 5370 Bus McGall dersigned a written Declaration of Default and is mailed or personally delivered to you. A Acusado) EUGENE H. BENSON and HELEN name or names listed Rd. or call Sage at Ukiah, CA 95482 Ukiah, CA 95482 Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of De- claim form may be obtained from the Court S. BENSON, CREEKBRIDGE HOMES, LLC, above on Jan. 1, Timothy J Smith This business is con- 467-6453 fault and Election to Sell. The undersigned Clerk. For your protection, you are encour- 2008. Endorsed-Filed CREEKBRIDGE HOMEBUILDERS, LLC, 4001 N. State St ducted by an Individ- caused said Notice of Default and Election to aged to file your claim by certified mail, with on 08/31/2007 at the All Persons Uknown, Claiming any Legal Ukiah, CA 95482 ual. The registrant sell to be recorded in the County where the return receipt requested. Mendocino County or Equitable Right, Title, Estate, Lien or In- This business is con- commenced to trans- real property is located. For Trustee Sale In- Clerks Office. Dated: August 24, 2007 terest in the Property Described in the ducted by an Individ- act business under formation Please Call: Priority Posting & Pub- /s/Donald R. Dela- CHARLES B. MANNON, Attorney for Complaint Adverse to Plaintiff’s Title or ual. The registrant the fictitious business lication 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, hoyde TIMOTHY NORGARD AND MICHAEL any Cloud on Plaintiff’s Title Thereto, and commenced to trans- name or names listed CA 92780 714-573-1965 DONALD R. DELA- NORGARD DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. act business under above on 7/11/2007. I am a bouncy male www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as HOYDE Successor Co-Trustees the fictitious business Endorsed-Filed on JRT with lots of Authorized Agent By: Ric Juarez Dated: YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (A CEO 08/13/2007 at the c/o Mannon, King & Johnson name or names listed gusto. I was walk- 9/7/2007 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a Ud. le está demandando) LISA RAY KELLY, Mendocino County 200 North State Street, Ste. 304 above on 8-29-07. 698-07 ing down Crystal Ct debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Trustee of the RAY KELLY REVOCABLE Clerks Office. P.O. Box 419 Endorsed-Filed on 9-7,14,21,28/07 in Ukiah on 9/10 Any information obtained will be used for that LIVING TRUST, Dated October 29, 2002. /s/Adrian Carroll 08/29/2007 at the FICTITIOUS when the police purpose. P315012 9/7, 9/14, 09/21/2007 Ukiah, California 95482 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this ADRIAN CARROLL Mendocino County BUSINESS NAME picked me up. Now summons is served on you to file a typewrit- Clerks Office. STATEMENT 708-07 I am in "doggie jail" 694-07 709-07 ten response at this court. A letter or phone /s/Timothy Joseph File No.: 2007-0615 9-14,21,28,10-5/07 and I was not even 9-7,14,21/07 9-14/07 call will not protect you; your typewritten re- Smith THE FOLLOWING FICTITIOUS jay walking! I hope ORDINANCE NO. 1099 Notice to Creditors sponse must be in proper legal form if you TIMOTHY JOSEPH PERSON(S) IS BUSINESS NAME my people come AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, (ARE) DOING BUSI- STATEMENT OF THE CITY OF UKIAH want the court to hear your case. If you do not SMITH and find me or I will COUNTY OF MENDOCINO NESS AS: File No.: 2007-F0591 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP file your response on time, you may lose the 682-07 be available for SUN VALLEY THE FOLLOWING FOR THE CITY OF UKIAH, CALIFORNIA Case No. SCUK CVPB ‘07-25088 case, and your wages, money and property 8-31,9-7,14,21/07 adoption 9/15. I am STORAGE PERSON(S) IS The City Council of City of Ukiah does hereby In the Matter of: may be taken without further warning from the FICTITIOUS a guest at the shel- ordain as follows: 3401 N. State Street (ARE) DOING BUSI- The Lloyd W. Hamlin and court. There are other legal requirements. BUSINESS NAME ter 298 Plant Rd or SECTION ONE Ukiah, CA 95482 NESS AS: Gladys Hamlin 1991 Trust - STATEMENT TUC RADIO call Sage at 467- Pursuant to the procedures set forth in Sec- You may want to call an attorney right away. McGehee Manage- Dated July 12, 1991 File No.: 2007-F0593 PO Box 44, 7050 Orr 6453 tion 9009 of the Ukiah Municipal Code, the If you do not know an attorney, you may call ment Group LLC Official Zoning Map for the City of Ukiah is GLADYS COWAN HAMLIN, aka THE FOLLOWING Springs Rd. an attorney referral service or a legal aid of- 3401 N. State Street amended to change the zoning on a .60-acre GLADYS C. HAMLIN aka PERSON(S) IS Ukiah, CA 95482 fice (listed in the phone book). Ukiah, CA 95482 property at 617 Myron Street (APN 002-135- (ARE) DOING BUSI- Maria L. Eggers GLADYS HAMLIN, Después de que le entreguen esta citación ju- This business is 04) from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to NESS AS: 499 Alabama #222 R-2 PD (Medium Density Residential-Planned Deceased. dicial usted tiene un plazo de 30 DIAS CAL- conducted by a Lim- JESSE San Francisco, CA Development Combining) ited Liability Com- ENDARIOS para presentar una respuesta es- 4570 Old River Road 94110 SECTION TWO NOTICE TO CREDITORS pany. The registrants This rezoning action and amendment to the crita a máquina en esta corte. Una carta o Ukiah, CA 95482 This business is con- Lost: 9/5 2 green love OF commenced to trans- Official Zoning Map of the City of Ukiah is una llamada telefónica no le ofrecera protec- Jose Jesus Leon ducted by an Individ- birds, (mini. Parrots) GLADYS C. HAMLIN act business under necessary to establish a planned develop- ción; su respuesta escrita a máquina tiene Ortiz (DBA Consul- ual. The registrant Vic of Jones & Oak SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA the fictitious business commenced to trans- ment area on the site with standards that will que cumplir con las formalidades legales tant) St. (Post Off) 462- allow the division of the site into 4 lots with COUNTY OF MENDOCINO name or names listed act business under apropiadas si usted quiere que la corte escu- 4570 Old River Rd 7047. 468-9790(msg) flexible lot sizes, lot widths, and yard areas, above on 8-28-2007. the fictitious business Case No. SCUK CVPB ‘07 25088 Ukiah, CA 95482 loiscook@sbcglobalnet. and the subsequent development of the site che su caso. Si usted no presenta su re- Endorsed-Filed on name or names listed Notice is hereby given to the creditors and This business is con- HELP with a precise development plan with single- spuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso, y le 09/06/2007 at the above on July 1, family homes, as shown on Exhibits 1 and 2 contingent creditors of the above-named de- ducted by an Individ- WANTED pueden quitar su salario, su dinero y otras co- Mendocino County 1992. Endorsed-Filed 120 of this ordinance and subject to the Findings cedent that all persons having claims against ual. The registrant on August 28, 2007 and Conditions of Approval shown on Exhibit sas de su propiedad sin aviso adicional por Clerks Office. $60,000+ annual the decedent are required to file them with the commenced to trans- at the Mendocino 3 of this ordinance. parte de la corte. Existen otros requisitos le- /s/Clark McGehee earning potential . Superior Court, at room 108 of the Mendocino act business under County Clerks Office. SECTION THREE gales. Puede que usted quiera llamar a un CLARK MCGEHEE CLASS A DRIVERS County Courthouse, 100 North State Street, the fictitious business /s/Maria Eggers This rezoning action and amendment to the abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un MANAGER Join Our Professional official Zoning Map of the City of Ukiah is ef- Ukiah, California 95482, and mail copy to name or names listed MARIA EGGERS abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de refer- Driving Team fective upon the completion of the land divi- GARY MIRATA, Successor Trustee of the above on 8-30-2007. A local petroleum dis- sion proposed in MS 07-15. encia de abogados o a una oficina de ayuda LLOYD W. HAMLIN AND GLADYS HAMLIN Endorsed-Filed on tributor is currently SECTION FOUR legal (vea al directorio telefónico). 1991 TRUST dated July 12, 1991, wherein 08/30/2007 at the seeking qualified This ordinance shall be published as required The name and address of the court is: (El Mendocino County by law in a newspaper of general circulation the decedent was one of the settlers, at Man- Applicants will need Clerks Office. published in the City of Ukiah. non, King and Johnson, Attorneys at Law, nombre y dirección de la corte es) SUPERI- 15 minutes to have full endorse- /s/Jose Jesus Leon SECTION FIVE P.O. Box 419, Ukiah, CA 95482, within the OR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ments, clean DMV, This Ordinance shall become effective thirty Ortiz later of four months after the September 7, MENDOCINO, 100 N. State Street, Ukiah, current medical (30) days after adoption. CA 95482 JOSE JESUS LEON ‘til prime time... card. Positions are Introduced by title only on August 15, 2007 by 2007 or, if notice is mailed or personally deliv- ORTIZ the following roll call vote: ered to you, 30 days after the date this notice The name, address and telephone number of F/T, year-round. AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, is mailed or personally delivered to you. A plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attor- Bonus program, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin 695-07 health benefits, claim form may be obtained from the Court ney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número NOES: None 9-7,14,21,28/07 401(k) holiday, va- Clerk. For your protection, you are encour- de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o Do you know ABSENT: None FICTITIOUS cation pay. Please ABSTAIN: None aged to file your claim by certified mail, with del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) BUSINESS NAME Norman G. Rosen where your apply in person at Passed and adopted on September 5, 2007, return receipt requested. STATEMENT 2401 N. State St. Ukiah by the following vote: Dated: August 24, 2007 Norman G. Rosen Attorney At Law File No.: 2007-F0596 707-462-8811 AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane,

CHARLES B. MANNON, Attorney for P.O. Box 204 THE FOLLOWING ON TV Guide is? McCowen, and Baldwin Caretaker/Compan- NOES: None GARY MIRATA, Successor Trustee Ukiah, CA 95482 PERSON(S) IS ion needed. Satur- ABSENT: Mayor Rodin c/o Mannon, King & Johnson Attorneys (707) 462-6565 (ARE) DOING BUSI- ON TV Guide inside

days & Sundays ABSTAIN: None 200 North State Street, Ste. 304 DATE: (Fecha) August 23, 2007 NESS AS: The Ukiah Daily Mari Rodin, Mayor /s/Benjamin D. Stough, Clerk LOVE YOUR SELF Journal Rdwd Vly. D/L req’d. ATTEST: P.O. Box 419 $10/hr. 831-624-8035 /s/Karen Crutcher, Deputy 14550 Mt. House Rd Every Sunday Linda Brown, Deputy City Clerk Ukiah , California 95482 Collect calls accept’d

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HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP BUSINESS 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 250 RENTALS ACCOUNTANT Banking CASEWORKER Delivery Driver (in DRIVERS - $1000 L.I.F.E. Services NCO/RCCC - Ukiah Potter Valley Taylors Tavern SHOP/WAREHOUSE FT Accountant to Member Service Nice, CA our van) for growing HIRING BONUS We have an exciting Admin Assist ll - Community Exp. P/T Bartender 4950+/- sq.ft. oversee AP, PR, Representative Native American Co, M/F 8:30-5:30. Golden State new position for the AA/two yrs exp pref. Health Center Apply Mon-Thurs. Shared fenced yard maintain GL, prepare (Teller) Cash Assistance Pro- $8.25 hr.+med. Raise Overnight is hiring right person. We pro- & computer exp. Medical & Dental before 4pm. 485-5108 Great N. Ukiah Loc. FS and required bank Mendo Lake Credit gram FT w/benefits, 90 days. 489-5115 full & part time driv- vide training, compet- Sp/Eng Bil pref. 24- Front Desk reporting, prepare $30k closing itive wages & excel. 30 hrs/ wk, $12.71- F/T & P/T. TLC Child & Union is now ac- Dishwasher/Busser ers with insured, DOWNTOWN and maintain budg- 09/22/2007. Get benefits. Work Mon.- $13.35/hr DOQ & Exp. Preferred. cepting applications los fines de semana dependable van or Family Services 1600+/-sqft Ofc. Ste. ets, forecasting and application & Job Fri. w/paid holidays. bene. For appl & job Bilingual Preferred for our Ukiah $7.50 la hora con pickup w/shell for seeks 2 additional Hi-traffic loc. Parking. analysis. Min. BA Description at Apply at descrip; contact NCO Salary DOE. Branch for a F/T propinos. 295 S. State local morning small homes for Shelter degree or equivalent MSR. Experience www.cttp.net Fax package delivery 990 S. Dora St. Ukiah. 800-606-5550 x 302 Call Erica Care program MEDICAL OFFICE or five years exper. resume & Application DRIVER or www.ncoinc.org 707-743-1188 Ext 110 & Bilingual a+. routes in both LICENSED Applicants need to or RETAIL Benefits inc. health, to 707-274-4233 Ferrellgas is the sec- Closes 5 pm, 9-24-07 have at least 1 spare Must be highly Mendocino & Lake NURSES & CNA’S Preschool Teacher S. Orchard retirement, holiday Contact Colleen Pete ond largest propane (Postmarks not bdrm to house a child motivated, a team Counties. Earn a We have openings needed f/Redwood 3400+-sq. ft. and vacation pay, at 707-262-4404 company in the Unit- accepted.) EOE for up to 30 days. player, have good competitive wage on our team. A Valley Rancheria Parking. etc. Job description & w/questions. Indian ed States and third Guaranteed monthly organizational, ver- plus mileage reim- $1500 hire on bo- Village Preschool. application available hiring preference largest propane com- NEW EXCITING allotment. Generous bal & written skills. bursement plus nus is available for Must qualify for, or LEE KRAEMER Solid Wastes applies pany in the world! POSITION WORK- increase upon place- We offer competi- additional reim- full-time LVN’s or have site supervisor Real Estate Broker of Willits, Ferrellgas is looking ING WITH KIDS ment. Income tax-ex- tive salary, excel- bursement for fuel RN’s. Please con- 468-8951 350 Franklin Ave. CHIP SEALING for a CDL qualified 6 wks pd vacation permit. M-F. Call empt. Exp. with chil- lent benefits, a fun cost.Routes availa- tact Lakeport Skil- EOE Location: driver for local deliv- 403 B. Small home- 485-0361 f/details. dren req. Parents will working environ- ble Mon-Fri.&Tues - led Nursing Center. APARTMENTS Lake Pillsbury Ranch ery in the Ukiah/Men- like environment, receive training, + So- All Shifts FT & PT ment, business Sat. Benefits avail- 263-6101 Red Fox Casino 300 UNFURNISHED Project: docino County area. good pay & bens. cial Worker, in-home Available!!! casual & NO able includinghealth NOW HIRING support & respite. 1BD WATER/GAS. To repair & chip seal The most critical part Starting sal $11.76+ No experience need- Saturdays. coverage & 401k Maintenance worker, ● Auditor - P/T Need 1 or 2-parent N/S, N/P, N/D. Gd 1.1 miles of road pre- of our success is our hr. On the job train- ed. Higher wage with Send or email w/company match. building and grounds, ● Kitchen homes, with 1 parent ref’s $730/mo + dep. viously chip sealed. employees. If you ing prov. Flex. F/T, experience This ([email protected]) Contact Steven & minor vehicle re- ● Tech home full time. Home 463-3977 12 ft. wide. want to work for a P/T pos. avail.Fax year's seniors resume to Koller 866-779-7726 pairs. Ability to work ● Security, with no more than 1 Contact for detailed company where your or [email protected] resume to 463-6957 2bdrm, HUD ok. welcome. Full train- Mendo Lake with & direct young ● Cashiers biological child consid- ing provided. Drug Credit Union job requirements: experience and dedi- adults a must. Good NOC-Shift ered. Retirees invited $777/mo, 2bdrm near Drivers-Class A ● 2 Floor Managers testing required, can- PO Box 1410, Robert 707-743-1625 cation make a differ- DMV required. $11 10:00pm-6:00 am. to apply. Contact TLC post office $775/mo, Night Shift, local haul ● Exp. promotions nabis not tested for Ukiah, CA 95482 e-mail robertlucas@ ence, join the Ferre- per hour + benefits. Wages negotiable. 707-463-1100 1bdrm near post chips, Current DMV hire. Assist disabled Fax 707-468-0350 wildblue.net or Gary llgas team. Apply in person at 1343 S. Dora St. & marketing Lic#236800809 office $550/mo, GC, printout. 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Therapist: PT Apply at 1343 S. gov 831-277-8941 or TRAVEL AGENT 462-1896 Owner/Agt WHAT YOU Delivery Driver Qualif. 21 years old, Apply Online at: Dora St. Ukiah Schat’s Bakery 209-815-2217. Exp. Preferred. NEED IN Energetic, organized, Med. & drug exam, HowardHospital.org Warehouse S. Ukiah Inside Agent or COOK THE individual for full time T.B. test, criminal Potter Valley Jr. High 1250 sq’, lg. fenced C SUBSCRIBE TODAY! DIESEL & High Basketball Independent Con- Exp. pref. delivery position at background check. NOW HIRING yard, with office, L MECHANIC coaches. Boys & tractor. Agent. Send but not nec. A The Ukiah Schat’s Bakery. Great benefit pkg. Eve. positions. 18+ 220V, clean. No 5 yrs. exp. Good pay. girls. Deadline Sept. resume to VILLAGE Apply within at S Apply within at 113 Apply yrs. Apply in person automotive. $650 + S DAILY JOURNAL + benefits. Clean W. Perkins St. 915 W. Church St. Round Table Pizza 28. Call 743-2101 TRAVEL 597 S. Main 113 W. 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APARTMENTS WANTED TO REC VEH CARS 300 UNFURNISHED 380 SHARE RENT 610 CAMPING 680 FOR SALE Sell It Fast SHARE NEWER 2005 Cougar 27ft, Mitsubishi Mirage With home in Willits with 5th wheel, 1 slideout 1999, 2dr coupe, LS, Ukiah 79 retired male. Pri- fiberglss sidings 221K mi., new tires. vate bedroom, full $18,000 obo 391- $1200 obo 272-2663 Daily kitchen use, 5436 Journal Pontiac Bonneville POTTER VALLEY washer/dryer, cable Suzuki King Quad ‘97, great int. & ext. Classifieds TV, Comcast high 300 ATV 1999. 4x4. Runs good. $2,200 Charming farm speed network. Sep- 815 mi. Exc. cond. obo. 463-2586 house, 4 bd2ba, arate phone line $4000. 489-1343 acreage.$1600/mo. $650 for one $750 for couple. No smoking 35FT SOUTHWIND HOPLAND or drugs 291-2204 M.H. 1985. Very good cond. $9,500 2bd. 2ba Country The Ukiah 485-9210 setting with pond. 440 FURNITURE MOTOR- Utils incl.$1300/mo. 2, 5 drawer chests. DAILY JOURNAL 620 CYCLES $30 & $50. YAMAHA 250F 2004 UKIAH 1 computer desk. Low hrs, runs great, $35. 485-7701 Estate Sale-Collecta- Multi-Fam. Yard GARAGE GARAGE clean, vet owned 140 Zinfandel ble glass, Fenton Sale. Antiques, Beautiful Oak coffee SALES 590 SALES $3200 391-3411 1bd1ba. $660 590 Heisey, Fostoria, collectables, furn., tble & end tble. Lead- Hud OK. 1691 Crane Rd. costume jewelry, an- lamps, hshld items, 4X4'S ed glass. Drop leg off Knob Hill. Sat. tique mantel clock, toys, clths, books & 650 FOR SALE with claw foot. $300 much more. 2350 Rd. 8-2. Fishing gear, old linens. Footed ce- Chevy Z71 2004 4x4 for both. 463-0993 L. Rd Vly off W. Rd. appliances. 5-W dar chest, lamps, vin- Gold 37,000 miles CENTURY 21 Downsizing? Our ex- Sat 9-4. hitch, doors, win- tage clothing, house- Pwr Window, Pwr Les Ryan Realty panding office needs dows, household . hold furn., records, Sat. 9am - 2 pm lock, Pwr seat. Property Management solid wood desks, a more. Fri. & Sat. 8836 East Rd. $18,000 468-0463 table & cabinet. Call 3480 LELAND LANE 8am-7pm. 91301 Redwood Valley Call (707) 489-1214 462-1818 SAT & SUN 9-3 Shop and support near S. State St. & Hwy 101 Leggett, ««««««««« our seniors! Subaru Outback Ltd. mile marker 95.5 40 Come and see the DUPLEXES Boonville Rd. Multi 2000. AWD. Great 320 mi. N. of Willits SAT. 9AM-2PM many new and APPLIANCES family, 4 generations. cond. Lea. 6 disc CD, 3BD/1BA new car- 460 quality items. Antiques, much more Everything 110K. $9200. 463-0905 pets, new blinds, ga- Gas stove w/hood FREE GARAGE A SALE YOU WAITED must go! New, lower pricing rage, yard, air, near 30” $350. Upright SALE SIGNS. TRUCKS ALL YEAR FOR. Let’s make on furniture, kitchen, freezer 16.7 cu.ft. Realty World Selzer schools $1100 + dep. 8830 East Rd. a deal. knick-kancks, 670 FOR SALE $140 485-0822 Realty. 350 E. Gobbi jewelry, clothing, 468-0834, 468-5463 Rwd. Vly. Sat. 9-2 Garage Sale Compaq books and games HOMES GE SELF-CLEAN- Boat, tools, fishing Chevy Silverado gear, antiques & junk. 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School, Ukiah Email: [email protected] •Foundations Structural Pest Control, Lic #OPR9000 B-8- FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2007 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SSERVICEERVICE DDIRECTORYIRECTORY HOME REPAIRS CONSTRUCTION MASSAGE LANDSCAPING HANDYMAN ALVAREZ Medicine CREEKSIDE Escobar Services Energy All types of home repair, HOME REPAIRS LANDSCAPE Massage remodeling, construction, Carpentry - Painting - Plumbing License #624806 C27 window & door repair, Electric Work - Tile Work Mr. Terry Kulbeck carpentry & tile 564 S. Dora St., Ukiah RESIDENTIAL Pavers & Cement Work Can fix almost anything. 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