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DEC. 31, 1858-DEC. 31, 2008 Candles blamed in Burke Rd. fire Family of seven escapes unharmed The Daily Journal Seven family members were displaced when fire ignited in their 2030 Burke Road home about 7:48 p.m. Friday. No one was injured in the The current Ukiah post office at 224 N. Oak St., was opened on Jan. 30, 1937, and is shown, above left, as it looked in 1937, short- fire that is believed to have ly after its completion, and, right, as it looks today. been started by candles, 1937 photo from the Robert J. Lee collection; today photo by Rob Burgess/The Daily Journal Ukiah Valley Fire District’s Jeff Adair reported. Throughout the home, there was damage from smoke and heat, a Ukiah Valley Fire District report stated. A bathroom, hallway and two bedroom ceilings sustained damage from 150 years for flames in the two-story home. Friday’s blaze began in the home’s bathroom and then

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‘Neither snow nor rain earlier.) And, on Dec. 31, the first U.S. nor heat nor gloom of night post office was opened in Ukiah. Weather stays these couriers from The federal government had the swift completion of been struggling to establish regular outlook their appointed rounds.’ and timely mail service to the West Coast for some time. With the –Inscription on New York City discovery of gold in 1848, the General Post Office population of California had calls for By DANIEL LAZARUS exploded and stood at around 380,000 in 1860. Of those, 624 for The Daily Journal more rain lived within the township of Ukiah. he year was 1858. The Nothing meant more to the early Snow advisory ends first transatlantic cable residents than receiving a letter was sent. The Lincoln- from home. There were two The Daily Journal Douglas debates were possible routes for a letter to travel, Following hazardous in full swing. neither completely reliable. Carried weather reports of snow and TMinnesota was admitted to the by boat from the East Coast, ridden cold issued before Christmas union as the 32nd state (California Day, the next few days are had become a state eight years anticipated to be relatively See POST OFFICE, Page A-3 uneventful as some much- needed rain falls in Mendocino County. Friday in the Russian River area, about one inch of rain fell and similar amounts are expected in some parts of the Daniel Lazarus/for The Daily Journal county, Carol Ciliberti of the Lead Window Associate Steven Schuler stands in front of National Weather Service said some of the original 1900 post office boxes in use at the post Saturday afternoon. office on Oak Street since its opening in 1937. Ciliberti said there will be no snow locally from the Courtesy of Ed Bold storm coming from the cen- The earliest known “cover” (envelope) from the Ukiah post tral Pacific. A weather report office is shown at left. It is dated Aug. 24, 1861, and was mailed issued at 4:47 a.m. Saturday to a Mr. Hiram Gray in Barnstable, Mass. at a cost of 10 cents, stated that rain may raise the which is noted in the upper left corner. Because of the hand- levels of creeks in the area. written postmark, it is known as a “manuscript cancel cover,” As recently as Wednesday, also a “stampless cover.” weather reports had called for snow levels at about 1,500 feet on Christmas Day.

Graziano Family of Wines: a Mendocino legend TOP 5 ONLINE The dashboard thermome- the Caminos and Graziano what should have been a nor- then-owner Jim Milone in ter registers 28 degrees as I families handed down their mal day in the vineyards, 1976. He also was involved drive through frozen vine- heritage of wild mushrooms, Joseph Graziano was acciden- with other Mendocino winer- yards before pulling up in robust olive oil infused meals, tally and tragically electrocut- ies including Olson, front of the Graziano Family strong family ties, hard work ed at the age of 39, when Greg Tysseling, Baccala, Friday winery in Redwood Valley. and growing and making was only 16. Scharffenberger, La Crema, 1. 16-year-old killed in Greg Graziano, known wine. His mom raised him and and Hidden Cellars. Hwy. 101 crash throughout the wine industry Graziano’s grandfather his brother, leased out the In between making wine for his amazing array of wine Vincenzo and great-uncle vineyards and eventually built for others, Graziano found 2. 3-vehicle collision talents, his dogged work ethic Hugo Graziano started grow- the Italian style villa on the time to start his own brand, north of Willits and his strong opinions, ing grapes during Prohibition. east side of Ukiah Valley the first of which was 3. Wattenburger: ‘I was invites me into the winery They shipped the grape juice where Graziano, his wife, Domaine Saint Gregory in packing a gun’ at office. We settle into chairs to the East Coast for altar Trudi, and daughters 1988. “I had many things all where we’ll catch up before Wine notes wine. The family home is still Alexandra, 19, and Isabella, going at once,” he says. He board meetings he heads over to his Potter by Heidi Cusick right next to Highway 101 11, now live. Graziano went hasn’t lost that ability over the 4. Girl struck by car while Valley vineyard to prune Dickerson near Calpella. Graziano’s dad, off to college, first to Cabrillo years. trying to rescue cat vines. The conversation Joseph, grew up working in and later to the University of Graziano is known for mul- 5. 3 HPUD board wends from personal history tos of his grandparents, who grapes and met his mom, California at Davis. His main tiple wines he made for more to his wine brands to creative came to Mendocino County in Monti Lee, when he was in the education, however, comes than 20 brands, and a quote members may face ways to make it during the 1918. Originally from the military. They moved back to from the many wineries he has that he never met a grape he recall recession. Piedmont (“Piemonte” in raise their sons Greg and been associated with over the didn’t like. “I used to make a ukiahdailyjournal.com “I have a cool family tree,” Italian as Graziano always Mark on the ranch in last 30 years. The first winery he begins. We look at old pho- pronounces it) region of Italy, Redwood Valley. In 1970, on he started was Milano, with See WINE, Page A-11 A-2 – SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Lee Thomas Look inside today’s insert Fletcher for Holiday formerly of Redwood Valley, California died Thursday, December 4, 2008. A celebration savings! of his life was held in Grants Pass, Oregon. He was born May 5, 1943 to Larice and Mabel Fletcher in Philadelphia, PA. He spent his youth in Southern California. He relocated to Marin County where he married his first wife Eileen (deceased) and they started their family. In 1977 Lee relocated to Ukiah. He married Kathy Clark in April 1979 and they resided in Redwood Valley for 21 years. He retired in May of 1999 after 37 years with Safeway. In July 2001 he and Kathy retired to Grants Pass, Oregon. Lee volunteered his time at the local Food Share Warehouse for the last eight years. He was passionate about helping those less fortunate. Twice he was named NO Volunteer of the Year for his commitment to helping others. He was a member of the Grants Pass Lions Club since 2001. He held many offices and was voted Lion of the Year in 2006. New He enjoyed RVing, spending time with his family and he especially enjoyed Candles spoiling his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughters Elizabeth White (Reno, NV), Laurel (Jerry) Snyder (Sterling Heights, MI), Gifts sons Tom Fletcher (Ukiah), David (Jennifer) Fletcher (Marysville, MI), step- Jewelry children Mike Clark (Danville, CA), Stacey (Ken) Caico (Ukiah), brother John (Irene) Fletcher (Cedar Ridge, CA), sister-in-law Sharon Hicks (Grants We Moved To: Pass, OR), 18 granchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in Pear Tree Center death by his brother James Fletcher in 2001. Free Gift Wrapping See’s Candy Contributions may be made to the Fund Raiser Grants Pass Lions Foundation P.O. Box 6 • Grants Pass, Oregon 97528 462-2660

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wintry treks to school by lifelong friends with his fel- ling and spending [\ New York. Bonnie’s family foot and Skunk Train low drivers as well as his time with family and will remember her were often the subject of parcel route customers. friends. He adored and great sense of humor her humorous family He spent much of his loved her two children, fortitude and physi- gatherings. In Ukiah, he adult life vacationing Meghan and Craig Hil- cal strength and being an attended Ukiah High with family and friends. debrand. absolute master of School where he met life- He was very fond of He was preceded in Horoscope. Her favorite long friends as well the outdoors, as he loved to death by his mother and saying was “It’s a as his first wife and his fish, hunt and father, Max and Delores great life if you don’t weak- children’s mother, Pat- play golf. He also dabbled Purcell. He is sur- en”. ricia Campbell (Purcell). with snow skiing vived by his devoted wife, Bonnie was involved with He played football, and racquetball. He was Heidi Purcell, and the Meals-on-Wheels pro- boxing and was an avid an avid trap shooter his children, Matt Purcell gram. lover of cars. While and overall gun enthusiast. and his wife Debbi, Bonnie is survived by in high school, he pur- He was a mem- Wendy Myers and her hus- her sons Fred Bellows [\ chased a brand new ber of the Ukiah Gun Club band Mike of and his wife Catherine, MAX D. “BUTCH” PURCELL 1957 Chevrolet Hardtop and Ukiah Men’s Ukiah, Meghan Hildebrand Don Bellows and his Butch Purcell passed from Ellis Brooks Golf Club. He was an inte- and Craig Hilde- Beverly “Bonnie” Bellows wife Gail, grandchildren away December 20, Chevrolet in San gral part of bringing brand of Ukiah. His loving Beverly “Bonnie” Ryan Bellows, Matt 2008, at UCSF Medical Francisco. He was the talk Special Olympics to the grandchildren, Brendan, Bellows, 94, of Ukiah Bellows, Don Bellows Jr. Center in San Fran- of the town. After high local area. He devot- Steven and Kaedon. He passed away Wednesday, and Doug Bellows, cisco. He passed peacefully school he purchased ed a lot of his time volun- will be greatly missed by December 24, great grandchildren with his devoted his own business, known as teering and coaching many friends. 2008 at a local hospital. Kendra and Mikaela Bel- family at his side. He was Butch’s Gulf and Special Olympics for nearly There will be a celebra- Bonnie was born lows. Bonnie was preceded 68. Auto Repair located on 997 20 years. Some tion of his life on March 2, 1914 in Spokane, in death by her husband Al He was born to Max D. South State of his fondest memories Monday, December 29, Wa. She was a 60 Bellows in 1974, her par- Purcell, Sr. and De- Street in Ukiah. He spe- were of being with 2008, at 5:00 pm at year resident of Pomona, ents William and Alice lores Purcell on January cialized in Volkswa- these athletes. He absolute- the Lake Mendocino Ca. prior to moving Bird, sisters Flo and 17, 1940 in Pasade- gen repair. The demands ly loved it. Clubhouse. For more to Ukiah 7 years ago. Barbara, brothers Fred na, California. His family of self-employment On September 6, 2003, information call, 485-7330 Bonnie along with her and George. moved to Mendoci- were too demanding on his he married Heidi Hil- or 462-7237. late husband Al Bel- A private entombment no County when he was 5 family with two debrand (Purcell). The two In lieu of flowers, the lows owned B&W Film will be held at Pomona or 6, as his father young children, Matt and were devoted to family requests a dona- Delivery, she was also Cemetery in Pomona, Ca. brought Shell Oil distribu- Wendy Purcell, so in each other and lived life to tion to: Mendocino County a homemaker. A contribution in tion to the Ukiah Val- the late 60’s he went to the fullest. He Special Olympics, During 1932 she was a Bonnie’s name can be made ley, located on Leslie work for United Par- thoroughly enjoyed fine P.O. Box 1352, Ukiah, member of a Travel- to the charity of your Street. At a young age, cel Service. He was wine and foods as California 95482. ing Aerialist Troupe. One of choice. he attended school in employed by UPS for well as their beautiful yard Arrangements and care her greatest per- Arrangements are under Willits, California. His over 30 years. During the and home. The under the direction of formances was at Madison the direction of the 30 years, he made two of them enjoyed travel- Eversole Mortuary. Square Garden in Eversole Mortuary.

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prepared by the Mendo- officers are innocent until proven guilty. People reported as having been arrest- LOTTERY NUMBERS Panhandler hits head and DEATH NOTICES cino County Sheriff’s ed may contact the Daily Journal once Office: their case has been concluded so the DAILY 3: night: 3, 4, 5. •Ray Prue Ilar, 58, of BOOKED -- Milind results can be reported. Those who feel afternoon: 0, 8, 1. dies after man pushes him Keshewbhai Desai, 44, of the information is in error should con- Willits, died Tuesday, Dec. tact the appropriate agency. In the case DAILY 4: 3, 1, 7, 0. Ukiah, was booked into jail by Associated Press 23, 2008. The Eversole of those arrested on suspicion of dri- FANTASY 5: 3, 10, 13, SALINAS — A man is under arrest on suspicion of murder Mortuary is in charge of the Mendocino County ving under the influence of an intoxi- 16, 35. Sheriff’s Office on suspicion cant: all DUI cases reported by law after police say he pushed a panhandler away from his car at a arrangements. enforcement agencies are reported by of corporal injury to a spouse DAILY DERBY: 1st gas station, resulting in a fatal head injury. •David Paul Carlton, 57, the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes Salinas police say 29-year-old Orion Christopher Moore was at 7:31 a.m. Friday. no exceptions. Place: 03, Hot Shot. of Ukiah, died Wednesday, 2nd Place: 06, Whirl Win. at the Pilot Truck Stop gas station on Friday when an unidenti- Dec. 24, 2008. The Eversole BOOKED -- Nicolas Marcelo Hernandez, 24, of 3rd Place: 12, Lucky fied homeless man offered to wash Moore’s windows. Mortuary is in charge of CORRECTIONS Moore declined the offer, but the homeless man, who police arrangements. Las Vegas, was booked into Charms. jail by the California Highway The Ukiah Daily Journal reserves this Race time: 1:46.90. say was about 60 years old, reportedly began washing the wind- Patrol on suspicion of driving space to correct errors or make clarifica- LOTTO: 14, 19, 22, 32, shield anyway. Police say Moore pushed the man away from tions to news articles. Significant errors in his car, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement. SHERIFF’S REPORTS under the influence at 11 p.m. 28. obituary notices or birth announcements The man died at Natividad Medical Center. Friday. will result in reprinting the entire article. Meganumber: 1. The following were Errors may be reported to the editor, 468- Moore is being held at the county jail. compiled from reports Those arrested by law enforcement 3526. Jackpot: $35 million.

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A.O. Carpenter photo - from the Robert J. Lee collection In 1908 and part of 1909, the Ukiah post office was in 1908-1909 the McKinley Building on the southwest corner of Church and State streets.

Photo courtesy of Ed Bold Later in 1909 until halfway through 1917, the Ukiah 1909-1917 post office was in the McGlashan Building on the southeast corner of Church and State streets. This building burned in the June 1917 fire that destroyed much of downtown Ukiah.

R.B. Saunders photo - from the Robert J. Lee collection

This photograph of the west side of the 100 block of Photo courtesy of Lila Lee North School Street from the intersection of Standley This photo shows the Connolly Building on the east EARLY 1930s is from the early 1930s. The Ukiah post office was 1917-1927 side of the 200 block of South State Street, which was located between the J.C. Penney store and Court the location of the Ukiah post office between Nov. 19, Beauty Shoppe. 1917 and Nov. 20, 1927.

In the early days, the location of the post-master calls the names off canceled, until new equipment could being sent within the city limits - is Post office the post office in Ukiah changed in passing over the list, each one arrive. first brought to Petaluma for frequently. Generally it moved with stands on the tip-toe of expectation Second, the current post office machine sorting before making the the appointment of each new that his name may come next.” building at 224 N. Oak St., was journey back north to Ukiah for Continued from Page A-1 postmaster, and was run from the If mail went unclaimed, the opened on Jan. 30, 1937. This was a delivery. postmaster’s home, or place of newspaper would publish the names Depression era New Deal Postal history, and the many across Panama on horseback, and business. The first post office was in a list, so people would know that construction project. It cost $62,688, changes in mail delivery strategy then loaded onto steam ships, which on the east side of Main Street, at a letter awaited them. and finally - after 23 location over the years, is a subject of traveled up the Pacific coast, mail Standley, about where the north end Home delivery of mail did not changes in its first 79 years - took at least a month to reach San interest for many. Ukiah resident of the library sits now. By the mid begin in Ukiah until August, 1913. provided the Ukiah post office with Lea Mayer Pinto wrote regular, Francisco. The alternative, overland 1860s, with the appointment of Two carriers, Fred McKenzie and a permanent home. The postmaster route meant mail was carried by lively columns for the Main Street Ukiah’s third postmaster, Thomas George David, each became fixtures at the time, Earl P. Thurston, the News and the Ukiah Daily Journal train as far as Missouri, then Philbrick, the post office had moved in the community as they reliably 17th man to hold the position, stagecoach for the remainder of the on county postal history, some of to State Street, between Smith and walked their routes for 30 years. presided over the dedication which were referenced for this way. This also took a month, or Standley, where Philbrick had a According to the Dispatch- ceremony. The American Legion more. Finally in 1860, with the article. store. Then, when Henson Hazell Democrat of July 30, 1943, “There Band supplied the music, and the Current Ukiah Postmaster Bob Pony Express, and its system of became postmaster in 1866, the has only been one day in all those first flag raising was performed by relay riders, delivery time between Mitchell is also aware of the legacy location was changed to in Hazell’s years that the route could not be the Ukiah Boy Scouts. of post office history to which he is St. Joseph, Missouri and San Apothecary Hall, one door north of delivered. The Russian River has These days, the Ukiah post office Francisco was cut from 24 to 10 heir. He has several photos of the days, a miracle of efficiency in its the Philbrick’s store, and so on. been out of its banks many times handles between 30,000 and 50,000 construction of the Oak Street time. Wherever the post office was but only once could the mail not be pieces of mail a day. There are 19 building on his office wall, and Ukiah’s first postmaster was John located, the arrival of the mail was carried across.” regular home delivery routes, three proudly fields questions about the C. Standley (1829-1908). Born in eagerly awaited. The Mendocino Two more events in Ukiah postal rural routes, and two private lovely, original, and much admired, Missouri, he apparently came west Herald from Feb. 8, 1861, paints the history deserve mention. First, in highway contracts, but all delivery New Deal-era mural from 1938, on like many others, looking for gold. picture. June, 1917, a devastating fire now emanates from the newer display over his office door. How he obtained the politically “The mail stage is a great destroyed the Ukiah Post Office, Carrier Annex Building at 671 S. On this sesquicentennial of the appointed position is uncertain, but institution in Ukiah. Its arrival is which at that time was located in Orchard Ave. The historic Oak Ukiah post office, we would do well he only served for two years as always looked for anxiously, as it is the McGlashan Building, at the Street building is mainly used for to remember that today’s reliable postmaster. He later ran for county the only means of communication corner of State and Church streets. window services. mail service didn’t “just happen.” It sheriff, and lost, before moving on we have with the settlements below. A temporary post office was then set While a letter can be hand has been 150 years in getting here. to Canyon City, Ore. and points The post-office, too, is a place of up in the Cecille Hotel, where stamped with a Ukiah postmark, if Editor’s note: Thanks to Ed Bold, for north. busy throng. Upon the arrival of the letters were sorted into cigar boxes brought to the window and specially providing information about the Ukiah mail, everyone flocks there, and as and orange crates, and hand requested, all other mail - even that post office’s early locations.

25 years ago 100 years ago Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1983 THIS WAS NEWS Friday, Dec. 25, 1908 ELUSIVE IMAGES Ukiah Daily Journal Ukiah Republican-Press WNERSHIP CHANGE FOR CLOSED CHRISTMAS DINNER AT PALACE. There is no PALACE HOTEL? The debt-ridden Palace excuse for your missing a good turkey dinner today. UPDATE OHotel will begin 1984 as it ended the previous Manager Sandelin of the Palace is preparing one of the year -- a cold, boarded-up, empty brick building. The regular old fashioned turkey dinners which will be The entries have been only change on the horizon for the Palace is one of JODY served at noon at fifty cents a plate. The dinner will be checked, and 12 peo- ownership, likely to occur within months. Yet the old fashioned in that there will be plenty of turkey and ple correctly identified change of ownership will not guarantee that the state- MARTINEZ everything else to eat but modern in as much as it will the Elusive Images ly downtown hotel will reopen. Nor will it provide any be served in courses. photo published on clues as to the immediate future of the nearly century- If you have not already engaged a seat you had bet- this page Dec. 14 and old three-story brick building. ter hike to the hotel at once and make reservation. In Dec. 21. One of those The Palace, a registered national landmark, shut the words of the medicine man, delays are dangerous. people will win a free down suddenly on Sept. 12, after two years of bank- The early bird will get the tables. ruptcy protection and several more of wobbly finan- Supervisors yesterday passed a resolution asking that *** copy of “Reflections: A cial condition. In 1976, the hotel was purchased by a the lake behind Coyote Dam be formally known as GIVE THE FIRE LADDIES A BOOST. The tick- Pictorial History of group of investors from Marin County who complet- Lake Mendocino. ets for the Firemen’s play went on sale this week. The Inland Mendocino ed a lavish restoration of the hotel, bar and restaurant. *** play is a good one with the usual dance afterwards. County, Volume II.” The investors never recouped the extensive costs of DAZZLING ARRAY OF GIFTS FOR 1ST BABY The fire laddies are making preparations to give their See next Sunday’s their opulent remodeling project. OF YEAR. Again the Ukiah Daily Journal and mer- guests the best ever and are expecting a good house. Reminisce page for chants in the community prepare to welcome Ukiah’s You should buy at least two and possibly half a dozen identification of this 50 years ago first baby of the new year. tickets to help the boys out. Remember that they work month’s elusive image, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1958 Twenty-one different stores in Ukiah have donated for you when your property is in danger and that only and the announce- Ukiah Daily Journal a dazzling array of gifts for the first “little stranger” to once a year do they ask for anything and then they ment of the winner. ‘LAKE MENDOCINO’ TITLE WINS SUPERVI- enter the world after the stroke of midnight, Dec. 31, give you value received. SORS’ OKEH. The Mendocino County Board of 1958 in Ukiah and surrounding suburbs. Jody Martinez can be reached at [email protected]. A-4 – SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 LOCAL THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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Over 1400 Units • Low Cost Solutions! 297 Brush St., Ukiah • 462-1299 Honoring New Orleans Although her house outside of New Orleans suffered no damage from Hurricane Katrina, many of Cherie Cazenavette’s friends in town were not so lucky. They lost their homes and property, some never to return. The upside of this story rests with the connection made between many individuals and groups who mobilized to help, and their fellow citizens in need. A handful of Mendocino County residents headed to the devas- tated region within two weeks of Katrina’s landfall and, in classic Mendocino style, soon In Our Own Words formed a group to address the By Dot Brovarney problem. United Peace Relief was born. Louisianian, but also is a com- At the same time as UPR munity arts supporter and volunteers provided hands-on quilt lover. medical assistance and con- “I am delighted to win the struction aid, Ukiah artist quilt. I have a collection of Laura Fogg had taken on a traditional American quilting quilt challenge from the and I used to quilt myself,” Museum of American says Cazenavette. Quilter’s Society. The 2005 Laura Fogg only began challenge was to use the quilting human figures eight “Seven Sisters” block in a cre- years ago. Since, her quilts ative way. The Seven Sisters have won a number of nation- is a hexagonal quilt pattern al and international competi- featuring seven six-pointed tions, with their brilliant col- stars pieced together. Fogg’s ors, stunning designs and var- quilt, “Mardi Gras Samba,” ied textures. incorporates the Seven Sisters “I got the notion to play pattern into a fireworks dis- with the seven sisters idea lit- play above seven dancing sis- erally and depict seven sisters ters. doing the samba,” Fogg Fogg’s Ukiah quilt project explains. “My original con- and the New Orleans recovery cept was Carnival in Rio de project intersected when the Janeiro but I changed it to “We’ll work on building artist bumped into UPR Mardi Gras in New Orleans projects in the hard-hit 9th Fittingly, a Louisiana founder and volunteer Lynn when, right after Hurricane Ward with Plenty, a non-profit woman has won the raf- Meadows on a Ukiah street Katrina, the curator of the that supports sustainable com- fle of the “Mardi Gras one day in 2006. International Quilters munities,” she says. “We Samba” quilt by Laura Fogg recalls, “I got the Association called for entries could also make up a second Fogg. Detail from the idea to donate the quilt to for a special exhibit honoring team to go to Pass Christian, quilt is shown below. United Peace Relief when I New Orleans. I realized I had Mississippi to help out with ran into Lynn and she told me the perfect piece to enter.” reconstruction there. I just about the work she, her hus- Despite the many losses to found out that the stream of band Bob, and others were her friends and her communi- volunteers has really dried up doing on the Gulf Coast. I like ty, quilt winner Cazenavette is and that they are sorely need- to donate to causes I believe in grateful for UPR’s assistance ed.” and giving a quilt is an effec- and reports signs of recovery. Readers interested in help- tive way to attract attention to “The losses were hard to ing out in any way – as volun- the project and encourage bear,” she says. “New Orleans teers or donors – are welcome folks who might not ordinari- residents, who were my to contact Wendy Jackson at ly make a contribution.” friends, were left with nothing 272-9017 or jacksons@pacif- Once Fogg donated her salvageable after lifetimes of ic.net. The UPR website award-winning quilt, United living here. Many who were (www.unitedpeacerelief.org) Peace Relief established a raf- well off before Katrina, found offers an excellent summary fle. Tickets were sold at events themselves in other cities with of the organization’s programs throughout Mendocino clothing from charities. Most and is continually updated. County over the next year and are now re-established some- Other UPR efforts include the a half. Members even carried where else. Meanwhile, New Books to Kids Project and the quilt and tickets with them Orleans has somewhat recov- relief to the Pointe au Chenes when they traveled to do relief ered, though many buildings area of Louisiana hit by work in Louisiana. Just this will never be restored and Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. fall, the raffle concluded and whole blocks have been How fortunate we here in the winning ticket was drawn. razed.” Ukiah are to have friends and Visit our web site at The winner: Cherie With conditions still poor neighbors who have reached Cazenavette of Kenner, in a number of areas, UPR across the miles to share their Louisiana, a suburb of New continues to return with vol- time and talents – and to have ukiahdailyjournal.com Orleans. unteers. According to Wendy the opportunity to support In one of those beautiful Jackson, the group is assem- these efforts. email us at circles of life, it turns out that bling a team to head to Dot Brovarney is a writer, his- the quilt winner not only is a Louisiana this spring. torian and Ukiah resident. [email protected] THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL GOVERNMENT SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 – A-5

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Put your rear the second most deadly cancer in America. Schwarzenegger and we’re making progress.” A colonoscopy finds and removes pre- Democratic lawmakers that Steinberg said Democrats “in your future.” cancerous polyps. they would strike a budget have met the Republican gov- The American Cancer Society recommends deal by week’s end fizzled on ernor “more than halfway” on colonoscopy screenings if you’re 50 or over, Friday, with both sides saying his economic stimulus or younger, depending on your family history. they’ll try again next week. requirements. Bass said They are trying to agree on Democrats continue insisting the details of a tax-and-cut that any concessions by state Call us at 462-3190 package worth $18 billion that employees be negotiated We’re experts at diagnosis and treatment. is needed to close a growing through employee unions. gap between state spending Steinberg and Bass said Or check out and revenue. they were likely to meet with us Republican lawmakers Schwarzenegger on Monday at www.matossiangi.com. have been left out of the dis- and hoped to bring a revised cussions because they refuse budget package to a vote by to sign on to any deal that the end of next week. Matossian Endoscopy Center includes a tax increase. The Democrats’ $18 billion 234 HOSPITAL DRIVE, UKIAH Democrats and proposal includes $9.3 billion Schwarzenegger say the size in tax and fee increases, $7.3 of the deficit is so large that billion in spending cuts and spending cuts alone will not another $1.5 billion in labor be enough. concessions, rollbacks to When times get tough, states’ initiatives at risk California’s deficit is pro- court funding and other cost- jected to hit $42 billion over saving moves. By RACHEL LA CORTE Along with spending mandates, many preventative health care for children. the next 18 months. It was passed by both hous- Associated Press Writer states have voter approved restrictions on “We felt we could do that and meet Senate leader Darrell es of the Legislature earlier OLYMPIA, Wash. — When tax and spending increases. other budget priorities,” she said. Steinberg, D-Sacramento, and this month without the two- Washington state voters don’t want to In California, which is facing a pro- John Matsusaka, president of the Assembly Speaker Karen thirds vote that is required of wait on the notoriously slow legislative jected $42 billion deficit by June 2010, Initiative & Referendum Institute at the Bass, D-Los Angeles, were in budgets and tax increases. process, they don’t hesitate to go to the Democrats have introduced a constitu- University of Southern California, said the Capitol on Friday, where Democrats say they have ballot. tional amendment to eliminate the the impulse to overturn voters during they met for about two hours found a way around that More than 100 initiatives have required two-thirds vote to pass a state tough times is understandable, but he via videoconference with requirement by eliminating appeared on the ballot since 1914; about budget. warns it can backfire by provoking more Schwarzenegger, who is vaca- gas taxes, replacing that rev- half have passed as voters issued man- Arkansas and Rhode Island are the initiatives that leave Legislatures even tioning in Idaho. enue with a variety of other dates ranging from a smoking ban in bars only other states with such a requirement. less room to maneuver. Both said talks were going tax increases and then rein- and restaurants to yearly teacher pay rais- Majority Democrats in California blame “Overriding the will of the people is a well but declined to specify stating the gas taxes with what es. the threshold for causing prolonged bud- desperate measure, and there could be which details are keeping they are calling a “fee,” which get stalemates in recent years, including a repercussions to that,” Matsusaka said. them from reaching a final But the voters don’t typically send any would require only a simple money with their demands. That leaves record 85-day deadlock last summer. But many lawmakers view initiatives agreement with Changing the state’s 75-year-old law that mandate spending without providing Schwarzenegger, who wants majority vote. lawmakers in states with costly initiatives Republicans and taxpayer a menu of unpleasant choices when they won’t be easy. The amendment needs the money as a dangerous nuisance. additional steps to stimulate approval by two-thirds of the Legislature, “It definitely makes the state difficult California’s economy. He also advocacy groups have threat- face big budget shortfalls — override the ened to sue if Schwarzenegger voters or find the money to honor their requiring some Republican support, and to govern,” said Sen. Ken Jacobsen, a wants more concessions from then must be passed by voters. Seattle Democrat who has long been a state employees, including signs such a proposal. Earlier wishes. Twenty-four states currently this week, the governor said allow ballot initiatives. In Washington state, a similar voter- critic of the initiative process. “If you eliminating two of their 14 approved threshold requirement for rais- have the initiative and referendum sys- paid holidays. he would let others debate the In releasing her budget proposal last plan’s legality and decide the ing taxes is being challenged in the courts tem, state planning is an oxymoron. You “The areas of negotiation week, Gov. Chris Gregoire targeted two by Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, never know what’s coming.” have significantly narrowed,” difference between a fee and a initiatives that passed in 2000. Teacher tax. D-Spokane, who argues it’s an unconsti- In Washington, the class-size initiative Steinberg told reporters after pay raises would be skipped entirely dur- tutional intrusion on the Legislature’s was expected to cost $910 million for the emerging from the governor’s McLear said the governor ing the 2009-2011 fiscal years, and would not sign a plan that was power. next two years. Teacher raises were to office. “It’s time now to close money for reducing class sizes would be In Montana, Gov. Brian Schweitzer is cost nearly $350 million. The raises were the negotiations ... to go into illegal, but also expects legis- cut by about a quarter. lators to send him one that asking lawmakers for all the money for a suspended once before, in 2003, and the this new year with the wind at Gregoire’s budget also would delay voter-approved initiative to expand a would clear any legal hurdles. class size initiative money was our back.” stepped-up training for home-care aides popular children’s health insurance pro- decreased, although not eliminated. The governor isn’t yet sat- The Democrats’ $18 billion who care for the elderly and disabled, the gram — about $20 million — even “It was painful, but the world didn’t isfied that the legislation does proposal would close the most expensive chunk of Initiative 1029, though he’s cutting the overall budget end,” said House Majority Leader Lynn enough to create more public- deficit in the current fiscal which was approved just last month. $140 million and says many state Kessler, D-Hoquiam. private partnerships on infra- year, estimated at $14.8 bil- “I hate it,” Gregoire said of her budget, employees won’t get raises. ———— structure projects, speed the lion, and provide a first step during last week’s rollout. “There is Schweitzer spokeswoman Sarah Associated Press writers Brad Cain in projects’ construction and toward addressing the deficit something in there for everybody not to Elliott said that paying for the initiative Salem, Ore., Tom Verdin in Sacramento and ease environmental regula- in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. like.” was a priority for the governor because Matt Gouras in Helena, Mont., contributed to tions, Schwarzenegger Passing a midyear fiscal Other states are facing similar dilem- “voters clearly wanted this program.” this report. spokesman Aaron McLear plan also might inject confi- ——— mas. In Oregon, Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s Montana isn’t facing a deficit, but its On the Net: said. dence into credit markets, budget contained only about half of the projected surplus for the next two years allowing California to sell Washington state Legislature: “He continues to push for $150 million needed for a tough new has dropped from $1 billion to $200 mil- http://www.leg.wa.gov deeper cuts and an economic about $2 billion in short-term prison sentencing law recently adopted lion. Elliott said the initiative saves Initiative & Referendum Institute: stimulus package that creates bonds it needs to fund day-to- by Oregon voters. money in the long run by focusing on http://www.iandrinstitute.org/ jobs,” McLear said. “You day operations and restart can’t make these cuts and some 2,000 infrastructure pro- raise revenues to this magni- jects that were halted as the David Axelrod, senior adviser York Mayor Michael tude without creating jobs to state’s fiscal condition deteri- to Obama; Paul Krugman, Bloomberg, Sen. Hillary orated. SUNDAY TV NEWS SHOWS balance the effects of those Nobel Memorial Prize-win- Clinton, D-N.Y., Microsoft cuts and revenues.” The state’s controller has ning economist. founder Bill Gates, Sen. John He said it’s the same out- warned that California will Associated Press Duberstein, Reagan White Guest lineup for the House chief of staff; Robert ——— McCain, R-Ariz., Sen. Barack line Schwarzenegger has run out of cash sometime in NBC’s “Meet the Press” Obama, D-Ill., Gov. Sarah given to lawmakers several February unless lawmakers Sunday TV news shows: Gibbs, incoming press secre- tary to Barack Obama. — Axelrod. Palin, R-Alaska, and CNN times since November. address the deficit. ——— ——— founder Ted Turner. ABC’s “This Week” — ——— CNN’s “Late Edition” — ——— Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com Leon Panetta, Clinton White CBS’ “Face the Nation” A compilation of interviews “Fox News Sunday” — House chief of staff; Ken — Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn; from 2008 featuring New First lady Laura Bush. Charity fundraisers take big chunk of California gifts, state AG reports By DON THOMPSON was to benefit. lion through commercial fundraising firms last each donation or a flat fee as payment. Associated Press Writer The firms kept the rest. year. But Attorney General Jerry Brown says In some cases, the costs were greater than his office’s review shows that just $162 mil- the money raised, with charities ending up SACRAMENTO — An attorney general’s The annual report said some fundraising report says commercial fundraisers sent less lion — less than 44 percent — made it to the paying more money than they received. campaigns succeeded while others were “pro- charities. than half the money they collected from found disappointments.” The remainder was eaten up by the profes- California in 2007 to the charities the money Californians donated more than $370 mil- sional fundraisers, who get a percentage from email us at [email protected] A-6 – SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers Something to remember To the Editor: As we approach mid December and the Christmas season so many of us celebrate, I want to evoke another important anniver- sary on our calendar. On Dec. 16, 1944, and through most of January 1945, the Battle of the Bulge was fought in one of the major turning points of World War II. The cold, wet, cloudy and deadly battle had to be fought day and night without sleep or Sunday View cold weather gear. The extreme bad weath- er conditions also kept grounded the air By K.C. Meadows support the allies had expected to put an early end to the siege. I want to take the opportunity to thank Happy new year 2029! the family of the late Bill Clary for the heroic part he played in preserving the very 2028 was a pretty good year for us here in Sonyukia. freedom that allows us to continue to cele- The controversy over our new name finally settled brate Christmas. down when the Sony Corporation sent in the first of its Thank you to all veterans from all wars annual $65 million branding payments to the city. Of and all branches of our armed services. course it takes a little getting used to seeing our police Louie Tollini cars and fire trucks with the Sony logo on them, but the Ukiah Civic Center's new silver and blue paint job looks pret- ty good. The problem of course is still how to get the county Happy holidays from RCS and the city to look at consolidating or sharing some To the Editor: services. The Googlecino County Board of Supervisors Happy Holidays to all of you! I hope simply refuses to consider allowing city and county that your Thanksgiving brought family con- Other opinions employees to share their shopping malls and health nection and joy. From around the world centers. Now that the former Mendocino County is in Redwood Children’s Services has had an its fifth year of the deal with Google to rename the intense and challenging year, but we county for $800 million over five years, it is looking to remain committed to the children and youth MediaNews past few days would have lon net gain. Democrats say negotiate a new, bigger employee mall to handle the of Mendocino and Lake Counties, and to Compromise on raised taxes by $9.3 billion a “fee” does not require a 30,000 county employees' needs, including an employ- our partnership with other public and pri- and cut budget outlays by two-thirds vote. ee megaplex movie theater to replace the 25 screen the- vate agencies to provide the best care in an budget $7.3 billion. Also, the plan included a ater at the current Googlecino mall north of the city. increasingly complicated and overwhelm- It is no surprise that legis- They argue that only a new “severance tax” on oil The county says its facilities don't have enough room ing world. lators in Sacramento are majority vote was needed production; and a new 3 per- for the city's 12,000 workers, but is willing to sell its This holiday season I hope you will filled with frustration and because of what they per- cent income tax withholding old mall to the city for a price. The city says now that remember the over 100 children and youth even desperation, but those ceive as legal loopholes in requirement for payments to Sony is paying the bills, its own employee mall along who are not with their own families this are poor motivators to break the revenue-raising process. independent contractors. the Russian River will be rejuvenated and expanded, holiday season. Your holiday donations the impasse over the state The $9.3 billion in tax Republicans argue that and may even include a skate park. truly light-up the holiday for our children. budget. provisions included a half- most or all of the above rev- Everyone is expecting great things in the tourism Most importantly, they need a sense that Unfortunately, the cent increase in the state por- enue-raising elements of the sector this year. The wine industry's trade pact with they matter in the world. Through the Democratic majority in the tion of the sales tax and a Democratic budget plan are Alaska allows 10,000 Alaskan workers each year to blessing of having your own families, sup- Assembly, upset with quarter-cent hike in the local really tax increases that come to Northern California for the growing season. portive community and friends, I ask that Republican intransigence part of the tax. Democrats require a two-thirds vote. We Alaska, where post-secession conditions have been you take a moment to share and to let them over tax increases, devised claim this was a shift in believe they are at least par- less than ideal since the U.S. gave up importing see that their future matters to our commu- what they claimed was a taxes, not a tax increase. tially right. Alaskan oil, is delighted to have the employment for its nity. I believe that just as I have been able way to raise revenues with- There was also a 2.5 per- Had the governor workers and the region's wine industry gets the work- to do after leaving foster care, many foster out the constitutionally cent surcharge on personal approved the Democratic force it needs to do the picking and handle the crush. youth will have a significant place in our required two-thirds vote. income taxes starting in budget, litigation would Since almost all county and city residents now work future and bring an incredible resource for 2009, which Democrats have commenced immedi- exclusively in government jobs - including of course service, philanthropy, and loyalty to the Republicans were under- standably irate over the believe requires only a ately. Republicans and anti- the mall jobs - it gets a little trickier each year to find community. They will “Pass it forward”... majority vote. tax groups were poised to workers for the few other sectors including tourism, as you have shown love and investment in flawed budget gambit and a frustrated Gov. Arnold The budget plan would legally challenge the where the Canadian workers have come in very handy. their lives… so shall they. RCS is an advo- have eliminated the 26- Democratic budget and at Sony, however, says it has access to lots of Japanese cate for children and youth involved in Schwarzenegger put it to rest with a veto threat. cents-per-gallon in current the very least would have workers who it could bring to town when the need aris- numerous state and federal efforts to ensure gasoline taxes and replaced placed it in limbo for some es. that appropriate care continues. Our focus The budget pieced togeth- er by Democrats over the it with a 39-cents-per-gallon time. Googlecino County Supervisor Tommy Wayne is on permanency through reunification “fee,” for a 13-cents-per-gal- Kramer said he'll be happy when the county can final- with family, adoption for the majority of ly rid itself of all semblance of a "small town atmos- our children, and successful independence phere" and just pave the whole valley. With 5 acres of for our older youth. With the support of our currently in our care. Let them know that were joined from Laytonville Gas, Den pears and 20 acres of grapes left from Hopland to Social Service and Mental Health partners they matter, that who they are and what Beste Trucking out of Cloverdale, Redwood Valley, he's going to get his wish soon. Lake we have been able to assist many more of they become is important to you. In what- Reynolds Trucking and Crain Program County, where the only agriculture for miles still our former foster and homeless youth. The ever way you can… please make them a from Willits. What a great effort by all! exists, believes the Alaskan workforce will allow that Arbor on Main Youth Resource Center has part of your Holiday giving by mailing It was difficult to judge the winning had over 800 visits since its opening. The county to continue to produce great wine for years to your donation to RCS at P.O. Box 422, entry out of all the floats. Nine stood out: come and its new chocolate factory, cheese center, mission to integrate our foster youth and Ukiah 95482 or contact us at 467-2010 to Cochran Transmission and Towing, those with mental health issues into the meat processing facility and eco-tourism boom keep its fulfill a child’s Holiday wish. Wheeler Construction, Ukiah Unified citizens fully employed. In fact, Lake County this year general youth population is becoming a Thank you for your generous support. School District, Laytonville Gas, Redwood reality. Our Lake Center for Support has is exploring contracting out government services alto- Wishing you a happy and healthy New Oil, Reynolds Trucking, The Home Depot, gether to its southern neighbor, Yahooma County. had to move to larger digs because youth Year! Pace Supply, Willits Trucking, and other are coming in voluntarily to receive sup- Tourism is still king on the coast, however, where port, resources and referral, and just to be Camille Schraeder great floats. Thank you from my communi- coastal B&Bs can now charge big bucks for a views of in a safe place in increasing numbers. RCS Executive Director ty! the ocean. The state moved last year to prohibit all These RCS youth services rely only on Other participants included Dunnwood ocean swimming, walking on beaches or along shore- donations and grants. It has been an incred- Truckers Light Parade 2008 Vineyards, UVAH, WalMart, Stevo’s side bluffs after tourists continued to ignore warnings ible leap of faith to develop a safety net for Holiday Trolley, Nor Cal Redi Mix, Dave’s about sharks, ocean currents and dangerous waves. To the Editor: Bike Shop and the Ukiah Fire Department Of course the success local governments have had in those youth who are not formerly connect- The Christmas Spirit was alive and well ed to public systems and yet desperate for along with the thousands of Christmas attracting business partnerships to shore up local bud- in Ukiah, with the Truckers Light Parade Elves lining the streets of Ukiah. gets has had an enormous effect on the state's well support and services. 2008. 30 plus floats and over 100 partici- RCS intensive foster care and residential Hopefully I have not left anyone out and being. No longer forced to share its tax dollars with pants were joined by volunteers from the the planning starts now for the parade on cities and counties, the state can concentrate on pro- programs continue to work with the most CCC, NCO, Molochs, Christian and Harley vulnerable traumatized children and youth. Dec. 5, 2009. Season’s greetings to all from viding more services to its own 35 million employees. group motorcycles and the CHP, helping the staff of the Truckers Light Parade. Also, State Assemblyman Wes Chesbro is working Our commitment to collective problem with temporary road closures. solving, and the relationships with our pub- Thank you so much! Merry Christmas, with State Co-Senators Patty Berg and Pat Wiggins to lic partners has made our programs respon- The community lined State Street from and have a great New Year! get a Northern California agriculture museum built, sive to the immediate needs of children, the airport to Jensen’s. Cal Star flew the Jimmy Rickel perhaps in Comptche. Wiggins, who will trade places youth and families. Through our Summer route often, highlighting this renewed Ukiah with Chesbro next year, and then Berg, who will trade Christmas Spirit activity. Local entries Camp Project and the Holiday Wishes gift See more letters on page A-7 places with Wiggins in 2025, said earlier this year that program you become one of those very she also believes the state will be able to finalize plans important partners. for the one-lane Willits bypass, scheduled to begin in Please think of the children and youth 2028. WHERE TO WRITE Voters this year were very active, reelecting President Obama to his fourth term in office which he LETTER POLICY President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep says will be his last even though the law would allow The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State him a fifth term. editor. All letters must include a clear name, ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, Locally, we passed Measure Z, which forces the signature, return address and phone number. (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; Bayer Company to provide its medical marijuana at all Letters chosen for publication are generally drugstore outlets including grocery stores and to pack- published in the order they are received, but Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth shorter, concise letters are given prefer- ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. age it in an economy size. Now that 85 percent of the medical marijuana used in the U.S. in grown in ence.We publish most of the letters we (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The receive, but we cannot guarantee publica- Humboldt County by Bayer, the drug company has tion. 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Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] SUNDAY VOICES ON THE STREETS Snow falling on redwoods What is your New Some weeks ago when the early morn- sit firmly and squarely in the middle of ing snow flakes came lilting down from the tray, wrap our fingers over the thin the sky, I jumped up, wrapped my scarf Sunday view rim, get a push from a co-conspirator and around my neck, pulled my knit cap hurtle down the hill. There was no con- Year’s resolution? snuggly over my head, zipped myself BY KAREN RIFKIN trol, no way to guide our flight and we into my Guatemalan sheep’s wool coat spilled down rapidly sometimes staying and headed out the door for a long walk on the tray and sometimes being thrust as the flat, wet flakes filled the sky and out and over onto the white banks. Janet Baker covered the ground. I was delighted to be A more recent memory takes me to Bluebird Cafe out in the cold morning air; it felt like ticing their techniques. We were good as Massachusetts where my mother lived employee home. (Coming from the East Coast, I many of us took lessons and it was exhil- out her last years. I spent the night at the Ukiah yearn for the winter months that bring the arating and sometimes dangerous. Etched assisted care facility with her, slept fitful- dark, the cold, the rain, the snow that pro- indelibly in my memory is the time ly through a howling blizzard and awak- “Stop working.” vide the excuse I so desperately need to Jimmy Ferucchi fell into the freezing ened to a white, winter wonderland and 4 stop my constant activity and go home, waters in a place where the ice was thin feet of snow on the ground. After break- turn on the heat, close the curtains, make and cordoned off. He broke his collar- fast I bundled up and walked to the field a pot of split pea soup and lie down on bone and missed about a week of school, across from the building where my moth- the couch with or without a good book.) and, since we were sweethearts, I brought er and many other elderly people now As the flakes came down around me I him his homework and sat at the bottom resided. I carefully and methodically con- was flooded with memories of snow of his bed as he regaled me with his dar- structed a three-tiered snowman com- made glorious by many years of elapsed ing escapade. plete with stick arms scrounged from the time. My early adventures began while in In my freshman year in high school surrounding exposed ground and a carrot James Cross elementary school in the suburbs of New my father began his short-lived career nose, potato eyes and radish lips bor- Retired Jersey where with cherry red cheeks, we with the U.S. State Department and on rowed from the kitchen. I returned to the Ukiah would engage in endless snowball fights New Year’s Eve of 1961, my mother, main hall to the smiling faces of the with garbage can lids as shields, building father and I boarded a plane for Tehran, elderly folks who had been watching my “Peace on earth.” snow forts for protection of our ammuni- Iran, where we would live for a year and creation evolve and my mother’s words tion and the utmost joy of being young a half. In the winter a gang of us would of concern and admonishment in regards and alive. Before the snow became too pack into cars and drive the hour or so it to me not being dressed appropriately for deep and before the plows would push it took to get to Mt Abali where many the cold! into icy mounds four feet high on either would ski for the first time. Being a neo- I miss the snow and the freezing side of the road, the bravest of us would phyte myself I had no equipment—no ski weather, but not enough to want to drive find a willing driver, attach our sleds with boots, no skis—so when I arrived, an through the sleet on the Garden State a rope to the back of his car, and go Iranian man who supervised the slopes Parkway, shovel the walk in front of my careening up and down the slushy streets. tied me into my skis with rope that went house the next morning, slip on the icy Every year Edgemont Pond would around my red rubber rain boots. I skied sidewalks on the way to school and land like that for the whole day and didn’t Wilbert Martin freeze over hard on my butt, or return to the home I Floor maintenance and create the quintessential environ- break a bone. left 40 years ago. Certainly enough, how- My winter holiday from sophomore at UVMC ment for ice skaters of all ages. In junior ever, to relish the sight of the flakes Ukiah high we would skate on the lit pond at year in college found me up in the falling outside my window on a Sunday Catskill Mountains waiting tables at night and the boating shack provided a morning when I can throw on warm “To live healthier.” place to change from shoes to skates and Grossingers. At night the waiters and clothing, take a walk and reminisce upon the requisite hot chocolate. The boys waitresses would sneak the big, metal, snow fallen many years ago. would race each other in circles around oval trays used for carrying platters of food out of the dining room and head to the pond and the girls would skate back- Rifkin is a Ukiah resident. wards, forwards and in figure eights prac- the nearest snow covered hill. We would

throughout the Ukiah valley and to the incredible efforts made to create More letters foothills last week. The group who this center and support the city’s plan. call themselves the “Employers Why is it that you Employers Council Felicia Mitchell from our readers Council” sent it. The unstamped mail- folks seem so angry? The few of you Mendocino College Student Feedback: Prop 8 er concerned a recent city council that I know about have had several Ukiah and Jesus? decision to designate 480 thousand generations of good fortune and seem dollars in unencumbered development to be quite wealthy. The Employers “Save money To the Editor: funds to assist in completing the Council should perhaps take a small and lose weight.” To reply to John Morris’ letter it is recreation/education center, otherwise collective breath and realize that obvious he is not a theologian but a know as the ARC. The unstamped investing in ball games, English class- humanist and his Jesus is not the Jesus mailer signed by political activist es and other such “non-revenue pro- of the Bible. He has a misunderstand- Margie Handley was addressed, “To ducing social projects” can bring ing of Jesus’ life and purpose. the Citizens of Ukiah.” Here are a few enormous returns in terms of a lessen- The “essential point of His life” excerpts: ing of the strain on our legal infra- was not to resolve social ills but as “We do not approve spending the structures. We are looking at 150 mil- MT 1:21 says, “And she will bear a City of Ukiah?s Redevelopment lion dollars for a new jail facility. 1.5 Becky Hayes son; and you shall call His name Jesus money on non-revenue producing million to finish a project that is a Unknown for He shall save His people from social projects.” direct investment in all the people of Ukiah their sins.” As you submit your life to “Mr. Sangiacomo, the City our valley seems somewhat petty in Christ you will begin the journey to Manager, and the City Council will comparison. That the city is bold “Get healthier.” become more Christlike. Jesus did not help our City continue the shrinking enough to invest 480 thousand in hard dilute His ministry by addressing the of our business community.” times to help finish the building, as social issues of day or to overthrow “We, the City Rate Payers and Tax well as wisely move recreation depart- the Romans but to die and be resur- Payers will be paying to manage a ment business to the site is to be com- rected thereby reconciling us to God. recreation center outside the city lim- mended. The school district should The “Hope of modern Christianity” is its ... paying for services to children follow suit. That the Employers becoming Christian and submitting to outside the city limits...” Council (who are you really?) should the Sovereignty of God. Jesus and “We must stop the City Council, the exert so much hostility towards “non- Bible never contradict each other. It is City Manager and the City staff from revenue producing social projects” is clear that marriage is between a man growing their personal empire’s with rather sad, but not surprising. These Mary Smith and a woman; that is God’s determina- public funds!” attitudes have economically devastat- Retired tion, not man’s view or opinion. No “What will be the next pet project ed our country. It has not been US Willits court or even electorate will change the city will spend our dollars on?” investment in “non-revenue producing God’s Word. I wonder who you people are. How social projects” that has created our “To try to keep the ones Dennis Scoles many yards out of the city is the facil- “bail outs for the wealthiest” news of I’ve been making for the Redwood Valley ity? Whose dollars are you talking late. By the way, the manner is which past 40 years.” about? You call yourselves the you Employers Council distributed Employers Council, is that correct? your selfish drivel I believe is illegal. The ARC I’m sorry, but the many employers We would all do well to help float the To the Editor: I’m acquainted with in this valley ARC. There was an unstamped letter don’t talk like you. They have a sense Chris Gibson placed in newspaper and mailboxes of community. Many have contributed Ukiah Photos and interviews by Rob Burgess A last laugh at 2008 As has become the tradition around here, the by (former) administrative law judge Roy explain why Chief Justice John Roberts chan- last column of the year (or, occasionally, the Pearson over his missing pants. In case anyone neled the late Jack Webb (as Dragnet’s Officer first one of the next year) is an opportunity Judicial follies doesn’t remember (or has deliberately blocked Joe Friday) when explaining his unhappiness both to look back at the more unusual legal sto- it from memory), back when Pearson was still with his court’s refusal to hear a Pennsylvania ries of the year, especially those that didn’t BY FRANK ZOTTER a judge, he sued a Korean couple, claiming that drug case? Roberts summarized just the facts, result in an appellate court opinion, and to their Washington, D.C. dry cleaners lost the ma’am, this way: spotlight those that couldn’t support a write-up pants to one of several suits he brought in for “Philly, May 4, 2001. Officer Sean Devlin, all on their own. So, a look back at the legal cleaning; relying on a consumer protection Narcotics Strike Force, was working the morn- year 2008: statute, Pearson had sought as much as $67 ing shift. Undercover surveillance. The neigh- • Some years ago, an incident that did sup- Sosnay claimed that the ascot violated a million in damages against their business. borhood? Tough as a three dollar steak. ply its own appellate opinion involved a San court rule requiring lawyers to wear neckties His case was dismissed last year, but he Devlin knew. Five years on the beat, nine Diego judge who refused to allow an attorney and, so he said, the ascot “borders on contemp- appealed. Just on December 18 the appeals months with the Strike Force. He’d made fif- wearing a turban to appear before him unless tuous.” He was also quoted as saying that the court again ruled against him, but Pearson still teen, twenty drug busts in the neighborhood. issue was “not about the definition of an ascot has a few further avenues of appeal open to “Devlin spotted him: a lone man on the cor- the attorney either revealed the religious basis him (although it’s unlikely any other court will ner. Another approached. Quick exchange of for his turban or brought a doctor’s note or a necktie,” but “deals with the integrity of the court.” The offending attorney, one hear the case). words. Cash handed over; small objects hand- explaining what “cranial disfigurement” And for good measure, Pearson has also ed back. Each man then quickly on his own required to him to wear it. The court of appeal, William Zier, also wore a pinstriped suit and a matching red pocket handkerchief, but the sued the District of Columbia for not re-hiring way. Devlin knew the guy wasn’t buying bus showing a bit more good sense, overturned the him to his administrative law judge job when tokens. He radioed a description and Officer order, saying that as long as the attorney’s judge would have none of it. A local haberdasher interviewed by the he was up for reappointment — right around Stein picked up the buyer. Sure enough: three attire was not disruptive, he didn’t have to the time he was getting so much bad publicity bags of crack in the guy’s pocket. Head down- explain why he wore a turban. Milwaukee newspaper rose to Zier’s defense, and was quoted as saying that an ascot is con- from the pants lawsuit. town and book him. Just another day at the Well, unfortunately, a Milwaukee, sidered so formal that it could be worn to a • Yet another re-tread: back in 2005, a office.” Wisconsin judge this year once again demon- fancy dinner party. And then proving that it’s Morristown, N.J. man was charged with dri- About the only thing he forgot to add was: strated that he, too, had a little too much time best to shut up when you’re ahead, in his ving under the influence — on a Zamboni. The “My name’s Roberts. I’m a judge. I wear a on his hands. Provoking news reports about a excitement he noted that Hugh Hefner has same thing happened this October to a woman robe.” judge “fit to be tied,” Judge William Sosnay worn them for years. driving a Zamboni on a Kingsville, Ontario ice 12-28-08/©2008 by Frank Zotter Jr. held up a sentencing hearing for three hours • Another case that still has not died an rink. because the prosecutor came to court wearing unquiet death is the notorious lawsuit brought • Finally, things must get a little boring even Frank Zotter is a Ukiah attorney. an ascot. at the U.S. Supreme Court. How else to A-8 – SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 SPORTS Editor: Joe Langstaff, 468-3518 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Cal beats Dartmouth in Golden Bear Classic tournament LOCAL BERKELEY, — Jerome Randle had his career high of 11 points and Patrick onship on Sunday in their final tuneup MORE CALENDAR an off day shooting but still scored 15 Christopher had 10 points for the Bears before opening Pac-10 play against points and matched his season high with (10-2), who remained unbeaten in eight Arizona on Jan. 2. COMMUNITY SUNDAY eight assists to lead California to a 98-62 home games this season under first-year The starting times for Saturday’s win over Dartmouth in the first round of coach Mike Montgomery. games were moved up so that Cal fans SPORTS No games or events scheduled the Golden Bear Classic on Saturday. Alex Barnett had 15 points and four could watch the school’s football team Randle, the reigning Pac-10 Player of rebounds to lead Dartmouth (2-7). The playing in the Emerald Bowl later in the -Calendar listings are culled DIGEST from the most recent schedules the Week and Cal’s leading scorer, was Big Green, picked to finish seventh in the evening. provided by the schools and just 5 of 12 from the floor after going into Ivy League, were playing the 2,500th The Bears got off to a slow start organizations in our coverage the game shooting 56 percent on the sea- game in school history. against Dartmouth and only led by three Ukiah Valley area. Please report schedule changes or incorrect listings to son. But the junior point guard kept the Cal set a season-high for scoring while with 7:30 left in the first half before Youth Soccer The Daily Journal Sports Bears offense moving, coming within notching its most lopsided win since pulling away from the overmatched Big League Annual Department at 468-3518. one assist of his career high while also beating Long Beach State by 37 points in Green. Cal led by 16 at halftime then grabbing five rebounds. the same tournament last year. The Bears quickly built a 21-point edge early in the Meeting Theo Robertson added 13 points and will play the winner of the Portland-Air second half en route to their fourth Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer COMMUNITY four rebounds, Jordan Wilkes matched Force game for the tournament champi- straight win. League is holding their Annual General Meeting on DIGEST Jan 19, 2009 at the Grace Hudson Museum, 6 p.m. The UKIAH HIGH SCHOOL| GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL meeting is open to everyone. Christmas Break Please bring your questions, outlook of your soccer year Basketball Clinic and suggestions for next This clinic is for boys Wildcats win tournament championship year. The board will be and girls ages 4 through 8 electing positions at this and will be held at the meeting. If you’re interested Yokayo Elementary on joining the board please School Gym. The dates attend this meeting. If you and times are Monday, have any questions please Dec. 29 - Wednesday, Dec. call the hotline 467-9797 or 31 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. visit our website The cost is $80 for full www.uvysl.org. days or $40 for half days. The Half day times are 8:30 a.m. – Noon or 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pickup will Ukiah Little be at 2 p.m. on New Years League Sign-ups Eve, Dec. 31. This camp is designed for younger Sign-ups for the South players who would like to Ukiah Little League and learn the game of basket- North Ukiah Little League ball in a fun, safe, and pos- will be held Jan. 20, 22 and itive environment. This 23, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., at Yokayo camp would be ideal for a Elementary School cafeteria. child who has not had experience in an organized All players’ parents must sports setting, but is enthu- bring the following in order siastic about basketball. to sign-up for their child: An Basic fundamentals will original state or federal certi- be taught along with a fied birth certificate for the variety of fun games and child (No copies, no baptism competitions. and no hospital certificates For more information will be accepted.); Three (3) or to register your child, proof of residency documents please call (707) 463-6714 (i.e. current utility bill, cur- or come to 411 West Clay rent drivers license, current St. in Ukiah. Registration car or home insurance, and a forms are available online bank statement or check at www.cityofukiah.com. book). Sign-Up Fee is $55 for 2008 Nor Cal the first child registered and Holiday $50 for each additional sib- Submitted Photo ling. Limited scholarships Basketball The tournament champion Wildcats shown above, front row, left to right, No. 30, Katelyn Pipkin, No. are available upon request. Camp 24, Kaleigh Lincoln, No. 10, Kellie Chapman, No. 12, Riann Bumpus, No. 14, Miley Merritt. Back row, Also required is a refundable left to right, No. 40, Abbi Taylor, No. 42, Eliza Fields, No. 50, Kelsea Larue, No. 32, Tatum Gulyas, No. deposit of $30.00 for the Come join the fun with 20, Sarina Goforth, No. 22, Kristian Valencia, No. 34, Tasheena Kirby, Coach David Downey. Not pic- Mandatory Service Deposit Coach Derek Heath for the tured, No. 44, Presley Macias. Agreement. For more infor- three-day camp to learn mation please call us or visit fundamentals of the game The Daily Journal it was a great defensive onship trophy. Downey commented, us on our web site: South and polish your skills. The Ukiah girls junior game. Ukiah was one point Tournament scoring “After struggling in the first Players will learn basic to Ukiah at varsity basketball team more defensive than was totals for the Wildcats two tournaments to find out www.sullonline.com; North advanced skills in shoot- played in the Pirate JV Branson, winning the game included: Kaleigh Lincoln, who we are, we really ing, passing, dribbling, Ukiah at Challenge tournament in 25-24. Monday’s game 40 points, Sarina Goforth, stepped it up for the Drake www.eteamz.com/null; and defense and team play. San Anselmo this past against Drake was not a 23 points, Kelsea Larue, 21 Tournament. We played There weill be lots of 3- Ukiah Babe Ruth at on-3 and 5-on-5 games to Saturday, Monday and great defensive game, but it points, Eliza Fields, 13 well in all three games, and www.leaguelineup.com/uki- develop skills. There will Tuesday. You might say the was a very physical game. points, Tatum Gulyas seven did so as a team. If we con- ahbaberuth. be awards for daily contest Wildcat JVs brought home Ukiah came out on top in points, Kristian Valencia, tinue to play this way we winners and trophies for the treasure, winning the this game, too, 47-36. The five points, Miley Merritt will be hard to beat.” the free throw contest, tournament championship, Wildcat’s final game of the and Katelyn Pipkin, two Next up for the JVs was Ukiah Babe Ruth one-on-one, hot shot, by finishing in first place. tournament was the win- points, and Tasheena Kirby, the Monta Vista JV League Baseball three-point and more. The The Wildcats played ners’ bracket championship one point. Kellie Chapman, Tournament of Champions, camp is coed, ages 7-15. It three games in the tourna- game played on Tuesday. Riann Bumpus, Abbi scheduled for this Friday Sign-ups will be held at the Ukiah ment, winning all three. Once again the Ukiah came Taylor, and Presley Macias and Saturday. There first High School gym, The first game on Saturday up the winner, defeating did not score, but con- league game is scheduled Sign-ups for the Ukiah Monday, Dec. 29 - was against Branson High. Tamalpais High 42-37, tributed to all three wins. Jan. 6, at home, against Babe Ruth will be held Jan. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8:30 As the score might indicate, bringing home the champi- Ukiah Coach David Montgomery High. 20, 22 and 23, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The cost at Yokayo Elementary School is $75. A t-shirt and bas- cafeteria. All players’ parents ketball will be given to must bring an original state or each camper. Please call federal certified birth certifi- 972-7057 for more infor- cate for the player. Sign-Up mation. Campers will be Cal freshman Miller’s first catch wins Emerald Bowl Fee is $75 for the first child grouped by age, size an By GREG BEACHAM field goal with 9:13 to play. week of preparation, crossing the Bay registered and $60 for each skill. Walkup registration AP Sports Writer After Cal’s Giorgio Tavecchio missed Bridge for daily practice in Berkeley. additional sibling. Limited will be accepted. SAN FRANCISCO — Zack Follett a 34-yard field goal with 4:24 left, Follett Best finished the season with 1,580 scholarships are available forced a fumble by Jacory Harris deep in knocked the ball away from Harris while yards rushing, which means Oregon State upon request. Also required is Ukiah High Miami territory with 3:28 left, and dropping the quarterback from behind on freshman Jacquizz Rodgers would need a refundable deposit of Anthony Miller scored the go-ahead third down. Cameron Jordan recovered 328 yards in the Sun Bowl against $30.00 for the Mandatory Freshman Service Deposit Agreement. Baseball coach touchdown on his first career catch and returned it to the Miami 2, where Pittsburgh on Wednesday to overtake moments later in California’s 24-17 vic- Longshore connected with Miller, a Best for the Pac-10 rushing title. Best, For more information please needed call us at 695-5975 or visit us tory in the Emerald Bowl on Saturday freshman who hardly played this season. who finished with the second-highest on our web site: www.league- Ukiah High School night. Tedford chose Longshore, the oft- rushing total in Cal history, all but locked lineup.com/ukiahbaberuth. Freshman Baseball coach Jahvid Best rushed for a bowl-record booed senior, to start his final college up his first conference rushing crown Early registration available needed for the upcoming 186 yards and two touchdowns, yet the game instead of Kevin Riley, the Bears’ with 311 yards in the Bears’ regular sea- via the web site. 2009 season. Interested Golden Bears (9-4) still needed a big starter for most of this year and the hero son finale against Washington. applicants should inquire defensive play and an unlikely hero to of last season’s comeback victory in the Longshore started two of Cal’s four at the District Personnel Armed Forces Bowl. If Riley is injured, regular-season losses and was far less Attention all Office, 925 N. State St. hold off the Hurricanes (7-6) in front of a For specific job related Bay Area crowd teeming with screaming the Bears didn’t acknowledge it — and effective overall, but Riley wasn’t sharp softball players information, call Christy Cal fans. Longshore struggled all the way until his enough to win over Tedford, who then Melvin, Athletic Director Harris played well in the freshman’s final throw. promoted Longshore for the Emerald The City of Ukiah would at 463-5253 X1055. second career start, going 25-of-41 for Marve was among five Miami players Bowl after a few good practices. like to announce the begin- 194 yards and two TDs while subbing for suspended in the days leading up to the Verran Tucker, the junior receiver who ning of registration for an Mendo RFC the suspended Robert Marve. Harris had game for violating team rules, and start- surprisingly claimed a starting spot for Open Diamond for girls in won 31 straight starts dating back to his ing tight end Dedrick Epps was a last- Cal this season, took a short slant pass 74 grades 8 to 12. The program recruiting rugby high school career in South Florida, but minute scratch from the lineup with a yards to the Miami 2 midway through the will begin on Jan. 6. Class players his fumble cost the Hurricanes in their bruised leg. Graig Cooper rushed for 63 first quarter, setting up Best’s 1-yard TD will be held on Tuesdays, first bowl game under coach Randy yards and Lee Chambers added 60 for run. The pass was the longest ever Wednesdays, and Thursdays Mendo RFC is recruit- Shannon. Miami, and tight end Craig Zellner made allowed by Miami in its lengthy bowl his- at the Ukiah Varsity Softball ing for rugby players of all Nate Longshore shook off a dismal 10- eight catches for 48 yards in Epps’ place. tory. field from 3 p.m. until dark. ages and experience. for-21 performance in his final college Bay Area fans clad in blue and gold A few minutes later, Best doubled There is NO charge for this Rugby is a game of skill, clinic. However, preregistra- strength and endurance. game with that sharp scoring pass to filled all but a few thousand spots in the back on an interior run and sprinted past Miller for Cal. The Golden Bears won for sold-out stadium, turning the San the Hurricanes’ fleet-footed defense for a tion is required and can be There is a position for done at the City of Ukiah, 411 everyone. Practices are the fifth time in a school-record six con- Francisco Giants’ waterfront ballpark 42-yard score. But Harris replied with a secutive bowl appearances under coach into a cross-Bay rendition of Strawberry scoring drive culminating in Byrd’s TD W. Clay St. Monday and Wednesday Please call the City of at 5:30 p.m., at Vinewood Jeff Tedford. Canyon with a bowl-record crowd of catch. Park, Ukiah. Call Danny Laron Byrd and Thearon Collier 42,268. The Bears’ campus is roughly 12 Harris led a 10-play, 69-yard drive Ukiah Community Services at at 707-972-2780 and come caught Harris’ scoring passes for Miami, miles from San Francisco, yet the team after halftime culminating in Collier’s 463-6714 Department for to practice. which tied it on Matt Bosher’s 22-yard stayed in a hotel in the city during its short TD catch to tie it at 14. more information. THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 – A-9 West Virginia tops North Carolina for comeback victory in Meineke Bowl By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During four record-breaking sea- sons at West Virginia, Pat White made comeback victories and bowl wins routine. His grand finale, though, was unique. The most prolific run- ning quarterback in college football history had the best pass- ing game of his career, cementing his status as one of the best players in school history and perhaps showing he can take his game to the NFL, too. White threw for 332 yards in his final college game, includ- ing the game-winning 20-yard touchdown pass to Alric Arnett midway through the fourth quarter in West Virginia’s 31-30 vic- tory over North Carolina on Saturday in the Meineke Bowl. The senior was voted MVP of a bowl for the third straight year and finished 4-0 in postseason games, helping West Virginia (9-4) end a disappointing season on a positive note. “I’m sitting by the greatest winner in college football today,” West Virginia coach Bill Stewart said of White. “He’s the great- est to ever wear the old gold and blue. It’s a fitting tribute that this man’s the MVP.” It took a great performance to beat out Hakeem Nicks, who caught eight passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns for the Tar Heels (8-5). But T.J. Yates otherwise strong game was marred when he was intercepted by Pat Lazear with under 2 minutes left, ending coach Butch Davis’ hopes of a bowl win to complete his turnaround season at North Carolina. “It’s disappointing to lose this game, but I’m very proud of this football team and the strides we’ve made,” said Davis, whose team was 4-8 last year and playing in their first bowl since 2004. As Davis spoke, Stewart was leading the crowd in cheers in a sweet ending to a tumultuous season for the much-maligned replacement for Rich Rodriguez. Entering the season as prohibitive favorites to win the Big East, the Mountaineers started 1-2. They recovered to win five straight, only to go 2-2 over their final four games to end their BCS bowl hopes. White made sure they went out a winner. “Half those people out there in the old gold and blue, they all love him,” Stewart said, looking at White. “But half of them would like to hang me. ... But I’m not mad. They have such a passion in West Virginia. All they want us to do is be the best.” North Carolina routinely put eight men on the line of scrim- mage to stop the NCAA’s all-time leading rushing quarterback. White was held to 55 yards rushing, finishing with 4,480 in his career. Facing questions about whether he can be an NFL quarter- back, White made a strong case. He completed 26 of 32 passes with three touchdowns, one interception, and a clutch fourth- quarter drive. After West Virginia’s J.T. Thomas recovered Shaun Draughn’s fumble at the Mountaineers 30, White threw a 41- yard pass over the middle to Jock Sanders, picked up nine yards on a running play and then rifled a pass between two defenders to Arnett for the go-ahead touchdown with 7:14 left. “Knowing that this is the last time I’m going to put on this uniform, I definitely wanted to go out on top,” White said. “We accomplished that.” The comeback spoiled a remarkable day by Nicks, a junior who could turn pro. The Mountaineers were missing starting defensive backs Brandon Hogan and Sidney Glover to injuries and illness. The 6-foot-1 Nicks, playing in his hometown, responded by setting three school receiving records and shattering his career-high in yards receiving — before the game was 20 minutes old. It was part of a dizzying offensive display by both teams that had six touchdowns on the board with 10:37 left in the second quarter. “I told the defensive coaches, ’My God, we have nobody that can cover him,”’ Stewart said. Nicks’ circus catch midway through the third quarter appeared to put the Tar Heels in good shape. Yates threw a pass behind Nicks on a crossing pattern. Nicks reached back and clutched the ball with his left hand, moved it behind his back and grabbed it with his right hand on the other side of his body for an 8-yard gain. That set up Yates’ 4-yard scramble to give North Carolina a 30-24 lead. “I just wanted to go out in front of my home crowd and pur- sue the game plan,” Nicks said. Nicks caught three TD passes in the first half, and his first will rival his behind-the-back catch for YouTube hits. Yates’ deep heave over the middle was underthrown and nearly intercepted by Ellis Lankster, but the ball went through his hands and Nicks caught it behind him, then started to cele- brate about 15 yards shy of the end zone. That allowed Keith Tandy to catch up, but Nicks wrestled away from him for the 73-yard touchdown. White was doing his best to keep up in a game that didn’t have an incomplete pass or punt until midway through the sec- ond quarter. White completed 14 of his first 15 passes and threw two first-half touchdowns, including a remarkable one-handed grab by Arnett for a 44-yard score. But White was intercepted in the end zone at the end of the first half by Deunta Williams, who had earlier tackled Noel Devine in the end zone for a safety. Williams later recovered a fumble, but it wasn’t enough for North Carolina — too much White. Warriors top the Celtics, 99-89 By JANIE McCAULEY franchise-record 19-game AP Sports Writer winning streak ended with a OAKLAND, — The nine-point loss to the Lakers defending champions were in Los Angeles on Christmas. drained. Boston (27-4) still must Stephen Jackson scored play at Sacramento on Sunday eight straight points during and at Portland on Tuesday to the decisive fourth-quarter complete this West Coast stretch to finish with 28, and swing before heading home. the Golden State Warriors sent Jackson scored 15 points in The 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers know all about losing Boston to back-to-back losses for the first time this season the final period and Marco By FRED GOODALL The 1980 Saints were 0-14 before win- the season, we had so many injuries that by rallying past the Celtics Belinelli totaled 22 for the AP Sports Writer ning in the 15th game. The Colts went 0- we didn’t feel we had much of a chance. 99-89 on Friday night. Warriors, who have won five TAMPA,— Pat Toomay has had 8-1 during the strike-shortened 1982 sea- Everybody was so sick of the season that Paul Pierce had 21 points straight and 12 of 15 against enough. son and were 0-13 on the way to finish- they showed up packed and ready to get ing 3-13 in 1986. Several other teams out of town,” said Toomay, now a free- and five assists and Kevin the Celtics at home. Golden For more than three decades, the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers set the modern have won one game since the NFL adopt- lance writer living in New Mexico. Garnett scored 14, but the State lost 119-111 in Boston standard for NFL futility by going 0-14. ed a 16-game schedule in 1978, including “It looked like a bunch of Oakies flee- Celtics couldn’t hold a 14- on Nov. 26 in the teams’ first Now, Toomay would just as soon let last year’s Miami Dolphins. ing the dust bowl. ... I was living in point lead a day after their meeting. someone else — the Detroit Lions, for The ’76 Bucs, playing in the AFC Dallas at the time, and I know my goal example — finish winless and spend the West, which eventual Super Bowl cham- was to be out of the state by midnight.” next 30 years answering questions about pion Oakland dominated with a 13-1 Richard Wood, a hard-hitting line- Pumas finish 12-0 in league play sheer ineptitude. record, had a number of close calls, backer who played for John McKay The Daily Journal mier indoor soccer league. “The luster wears off,” said Toomay, a including a pair of three-point losses to when the first Bucs coach was building The 2008 season turned out ”This team had a lot to prove defensive end on the expansion team that fellow expansion mate Seattle and to an impressive resume at Southern Miami. California, has been following the Lions to be a victorious one for the this season. Each and every was shut out five times and outscored 412-125 in the franchise’s inaugural sea- They lost to Kansas City by nine the closely because he knows Rod Marinelli Pumas Under 10 girls compet- girl rose to the challenge,” son. following week, then dropped their last from the Detroit coach’s days as an assis- itive soccer team. The perfect said Coach Lucas Peaslee. “I would like the torch to be passed,” six games by an average of nearly 30 tant in Tampa Bay. 12-0 record in league play is Coach Adriane Bray gave this he added. “At the same time, you don’t points. Wood began his career with the New an attribute to show how team a motto at the beginning want to wish that on anybody.” Defending Super Bowl winner York Jets in 1975 and was acquired by strong this team was. The of the season, saying, “You Several teams have flirted with win- Pittsburgh pummeled them 42-0 in Week the Bucs in a trade at the end of training Pumas girls cleared over 100 got to want it to win it.” It less seasons since the Bucs, wearing 13, and Toomay will never forget the camp. goals and allowed only four in became the team’s chant creamsicle uniforms and helmets bearing scene in the players’ parking lot before a McKay won four national titles at the twelve games. Many of before every game. The Ukiah a winking pirate logo, were trounced by season-ending 31-14 loss to New USC and annoyed some NFL players and the girls came from a perfect Pumas showed who wanted it an average of almost three touchdowns a England. coaches with brash comments about the season in the Santa Rosa pre- more. game. “By the time we got to the last game of prospect for success in the pro game. A-10 – SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

Bankruptcy? We Buy Broncos, Chargers meet in showdown Is it for me? By BERNIE WILSON two teams that obviously are good enough to eddechant.com & Sell AP Sports Writer win the division because we’re in the position. Free Consultation SAN DIEGO — This one’s for all the medi- Regardless of record I think it’s clear that we EDMUND DECHANT Gold & Silver ocrity. are the two best teams in the division, right More than three months after referee Ed there at the top, and it’s good that it’s going to Attorney at Law Coins Hochuli’s blown call allowed Denver to beat get to come down to being decided out there on 35 years Bankruptcy Experience San Diego, the increasingly bitter rivals will the field.” “Since 1980” 468-0640 play for the title of the awful AFC West in Oh, and before there was the Hochuli blun- 707-604-0042 prime time Sunday night in the last regular- der, there was Rivers and two Chargers line- Full Service 303 ‘A’ Talmage Rd., Ukiah season game. backers jawing at Cutler from the sideline mid- 800-823-0600 Will it be Jay Cutler’s bumbling Broncos (8- way through the fourth quarter of the 7) — who had a three-game lead with three to Chargers’ 23-3 win over Denver last Christmas play — who hold on and win the division wire- Eve. to-wire? 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By KEN PETERS “It’s amazing that he’s been He chuckled and added, one of the NFL’s most talented teams. They “What happened has happened and I AP Sports Writer able to keep the right attitude “He’s awesome. And he’s still could become the first team to go from 4-8 to haven’t forgotten it. I don’t think a lot of guys ANAHEIM, — Joe Paterno and stay on top of the game full of the devil.” the playoffs, although they certainly expected a on this team have forgotten it,” Cutler said. and Pete Carroll hammed it up for so long.” When the two were on the season with double-digit wins. Rivers said there are no hard feelings. on stage, with Paterno striking Paterno, who turned 80 last stage that was set up for the Put these teams’ records together and “It got a lot of attention about a year ago a boxer’s pose and Carroll Sunday, has a record of 383 Disneyland welcoming cere- they’ve won just two more games than the actually, but there’s really nothing there,” he grinning and ducking away. wins, 126 losses and three ties mony, Paterno quipped, “It’s Tennessee Titans, who have the NFL’s best said. The Rose Bowl coaching since his first game at the great to be back. I was here record. Together, they’ve lost as many as the Then there’s Hochuli. matchup could be considered Penn State helm in 1966. 150 years ago or so, even Detroit Lions. In the final minute of the first meeting in a changing of the guard of Carroll, 56, is 87-15 in his before the first Rose Bowl.” Chargers fans who booed early and often Denver on Sept. 14, Hochuli ruled a ball that sorts in college football, with eight years at USC. Carroll joked that Paterno this season are back on the bandwagon. It’s a slipped from Cutler’s grasp and was recovered the seemingly ageless Paterno Paterno smiled, shook his wanted to fight him after he hot ticket and the Chargers are expecting their by inside linebacker Tim Dobbins was an of Penn State and the youthful head and said, “Pete wins 11 told the Nittany Lions coach biggest crowd of the season. incomplete pass instead of a fumble. Hochuli Carroll of Southern California games like every month, that in the 1920s, a couple of Still, there’s something less than appetizing later acknowledged his decision was wrong. representing the old and the every day. He’s phenomenal.” opposing coaches got into it, about teams that are 8-7 and 7-8 in a “show- However, by rule, the call could not be new. Carroll said he was in high but Carroll added, “I told him down” for a division title. Yes, these teams changed and Denver kept the ball, going on to The only problem is that school when he first became we’re not going to do that.” have explosive offenses, but their defenses are win 39-38. Paterno is not yielding any- aware of Paterno’s success at The USC players have prone to pratfalls. What’s often overlooked is that the Broncos thing, recently signing a three- Penn State. grown used to an annual team “It says the two teams at the top have been scored on a fourth-down pass from Cutler to year extension. “They had all those great excursion to Disneyland, inconsistent, really,” said Rivers, who leads the rookie Eddie Royal, and that they came right When the No. 5 Trojans teams and there was all the since they are in their fourth NFL with a 104.0 passer rating and 32 TDs. back with the same play for the winning 2- and the No. 6 Nittany Lions talk about ’Linebacker U.,”’ Rose Bowl — and made their paid the traditional Rose Bowl the Trojans’ coach said. “He’s fourth trip down the freeway “Denver has lost some tough games, as well as point conversion. visit to Disneyland on Friday, just been college football for we have. We’ve won some big games. You “I had a lot of thoughts on it, but they left to Anaheim — in as many the coaches expressed their so long. It’s kind of an unnat- years. hear about how not very good the AFC West is, me,” San Diego coach Norv Turner said of mutual admiration. ural experience he’s put but yet we’ve beat a lot of teams in some other Hochuli’s call. “He’s persevered so much. together. It’s amazing.” It’s quite different for many conferences that are at the top of their divisions “It’s bogus,” Dobbins said. “He’s not the I’ve thought about it, and to Asked if he thought he may of the Nittany Lions. as well.” ref, which is a plus. I mean, it was bad in the me it’s not all the games that still be coaching when he “I’ve never been to True, the Chargers routed New England and beginning but it’s turning out OK. But we he’s won; it’s how he’s sur- turns 80, Carroll said, “Not California and always wanted the New York Jets. On the flip side, they had to shouldn’t be in the position we’re in.” vived the pressure of all the really. I can’t even fathom it. to,” Penn State safety rally two weeks ago for their second one-point Hochuli has been assigned to the Detroit- big games that you lose over I’ve been at SC for eight Anthony Scirrotto said. “It’s a win over the lowly Chiefs. Green Bay game, in which the Lions will be that many years,” Carroll said. years, and he’s been coaching, blessing and a great opportu- “I know it’s two teams that are capable, trying to avoid the first 0-16 season in NFL “The losses are so difficult what, more than five times nity to be able to play in this that’s for sure,” Rivers said. “It’ll be exciting, history. and so challenging. that long. I can’t imagine it.” game and be out here.” THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL LOCAL SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 – A-11

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vineyards named on the Graziano label are Kazmat, Wine which is owned by Leila Kazimi and Neal Mettler; Continued from Page A-1 Greg’s cousin Eddie Graziano; and Robert Parker, lot of wines for others,” he originally from Southern says, “which helped get us California and not the wine where we are.” Graziano now critic of the same name. He is concentrates on his own four also one of the CORO wine- brands. From the carefully makers, which in his blend, thought out color and design not surprisingly, includes the of the labels, to the name of varietals Sangiovese, Barbera the brand and the wines in the and Dolcetto in addition to bottles, each is unique and Zinfandel. focused. And every bottle has Graziano purchases the name Mendocino on it. Zinfandel and other Domaine Saint Gregory, Mendocino grapes from a known for Pinot Noir, “are my dozen more vineyards around Burgundian wines,” he says. Mendocino County. “I love They include Pinot Meunier the family traditions of the old and Pinotage. growers and I find their grape In 1991, Graziano was prices to be fair, which allows making wine at Lowell me to price my wine fairly,” Stone’s vineyard in a convert- says Graziano. Nearly every ed hop kiln on Old River Road Graziano Family wine is when his second label, Monte priced well below $20 (and Volpe, was born. Stone grows wine club members get a 25 Italian varietals on what is percent discount). In addition, known as Fox Hill. “Monte for a period of time, on the Volpe, which is Italian for fox website and at the tasting hill, features the classic grapes room in Hopland, which is of Tuscany,” says Graziano. managed by Bob Meadows, The wines include white Tocai Graziano is offering free ship- Friulano and Pinot Grigio, and ping on six bottles or more. red Sangiovese, The wine business is all Montepulciano, Peppolino about sales, especially when and Primo Rosso. The label the economy is in the tank, carries a few images of a fox which Graziano says is evi- and it’s entertaining to see dent out there. He travels sell- how many foxes you can ing wine at least 10 weeks count on it. Here’s a hint for every year. “Our price point is one: the shape of the label is a where you want to be these fox head. days,” he says, adding that the His second Italian wine business is all about personal label is Fattoria Enotria, relationships and being on the which means “land of wine” cutting edge. His philosophy and features the grapes of the is that this is not a time to “Piemonte.” The slope-shoul- think about profit, it’s about dered bottle has a traditional cash flow. label in muted golds and olive At the Graziano Family tones with a block print back- winery, located in the Fetzer ground and a flanged bottle family’s old white wine win- top rather than a capsule. ery, we pass fermentation Varietals include the white tanks, oak barrels and a bot- Arneis and Cortese, a slightly tling line. The winery ware- REDISCOVER HISTORIC sweet Moscato, and red house and Graziano’s Potter Barberra, Dolcetto, and Valley vineyard are managed Nebbiolo. by Tom Barrett from DOWNTOWN UKIAH Graziano put his own name Redwood Valley. Chason on his latest brand, which is Boatright is assistant wine- Over 25 shops now open on Sundays mainly vineyard designate maker and lives at the vine- Zinfandels, but also includes yard in Potter Valley. Walk · Shop · Dine · Enjoy white Chenin Blanc and Graziano’s vineyard, Nube Sauvignon Blanc, red Petite Bianco, is named for the big www.downtownukiah.com More than just a pretty place! Sirah and Zinfandel Rose, all white cumulus clouds that from Mendocino County form over the eastern hills in grape growers. In the winery the summer. Italian white vari- but I’ve been making them for College and will transfer to UC next year’s harvest, a small but sesame seeds. And the 2005 warehouse I’m struck by the etals and 300 Italian varietal more than 30 years,” he says. Davis into the viticulture pro- personal part of the big reper- Graziano Zinfandel is a lus- stacks of bright yellow, black olive trees are planted on the At 54, Graziano is not let- gram. She appears to be on her toire of Graziano Family of cious blend of the best of vines and red cases of Graziano 20 acres. Next year will be the ting up. “Having my own vine- way to becoming the fifth gen- Wines. all around Mendocino, perfect labeled wines. For the first crop of the 3-year-old yard, olive trees and a huge eration in the Graziano family TASTING NOTES: With with a grilled pepper steak atop Graziano label he wanted a vineyard, which includes Tocai garden with my family make wine business. so many wines, it was hard to a bed of arugula and topped “cool Italian design in the Friuliano, Arneis, Muscato this the most fulfilling time of As I leave Graziano at Nube choose only one so I present with fried capers and garlic bold colors you would find on Bianco, Pinot Grigio and Pinot my life,” he says. Trudi is the Bianco he has donned his two. Graziano’s Enotria chips. the ultimate Italian sportscar,” Bianco. winery’s compliance guru and gloves and heavy work boots. Cortese, with its creamy tex- For more information about he says, adding with a smile His Italian wines are does anything that needs to be It’s now about 39 degrees. ture and flavors of fig and cit- Graziano Family of Wines, contact the that a Ferrari only comes in Graziano’s passion and were done. She and Graziano have a From the truck he grabs rus, was a perfect partner for Mendocino Winegrape and Wine red, gold and black. Commission www.mendowine.com, recently featured on the front home office and entertain Italian-made pruning shears the combination of smoked gomendo.com, or grazianofamily- “Zinfandel is one of the page of the San Francisco industry people from all over and walks down the rows, mozzarella wrapped in fillo ofwines.com. greatest varieties in Chronicle wine section and in a the world at their home, Bella carefully clipping the laterals dough, fried, and served with Heidi Cusick Dickerson writes Mendocino County and my Wine Notes for the Ukiah Daily Journal piece in the “Wine Spectator.” Vista. and shoots he doesn’t want, dried figs, a drizzle of honey on behalf of the Mendocino County most important wine so far,” “People say California’s Italian Daughter Alexandra is concentrating on the two canes (from Lovers Lane Farm in Winegrape and Wine Commission. says Graziano. 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Photo courtesy of Peter Armstrong Ukiah Valley Fire District Capt. Jeff Adair moves a hose after attacking the fire at 2030 Burke Road in Talmage Friday evening. Candles in the bathroom are the sus- pected cause of the fire. An initial attack by Adair and Engineer John Stangio is credited with saving the house.

He said some of the fami- responded. Fire ly’s belongings were lost in Also on scene were Pacific the fire but other items were Gas and Electric and the saved. Adair said that with Mendocino County Sheriff’s Continued from Page A-1 some remodeling, cleanup and Office. Explorer overturns after hitting post spread quickly to adjoining painting the home can be hab- PG&E was there to do a Driver sustains minor injuries Lozano turned her 1993 Ford Explorer hard to the left in an effort to get back on the road. spaces. itable again. routine practice of securing The Daily Journal Gloria Fausto and her chil- Ukiah Valley Fire District power and gas at the home. Lozano’s vehicle then went to the road’s dren have moved next door was assisted by Cal Fire in MCSO’s presence on Burke A 20-year-old Santa Rosa woman rolled and north edge a second time, colliding with a dirt with neighboring family, said responding to the incident. Road was due to nothing of then righted her automobile after she clipped a embankment, and tipping over onto its left Adair. Ukiah Ambulance also suspicious nature. mile-marker post on a stretch of Highway 175 side. east of Old Toll Road about 6:20 p.m. on CHP’s report states that Lozano’s vehicle Christmas Eve. slid about 15 feet before the Ford returned to Amalia Lozano was driving west on its wheels and blocked Highway 175’s west- Highway 175 at about 40 miles per hour and bound lane. Lozano wore a seat belt and was Visit our web site at ukiahdailyjournal.com navigating a series of curves in the road when not cited for Wednesday’s wild ride. According the front of her vehicle hit a mile post on the to a California Highway Patrol report, she sus- road’s northern edge. tained minor head injuries and was taken by email us at [email protected] Following contact with the mile post, ambulance to Ukiah Valley Medical Center. COMMUNITY SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 – B-1 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

Democratic Party encourages local committees Community HealthCorps behavior and fair consequences using a points to open their doors as widely as possible so that and level system of earning privileges. IN OUR COMMUNITY the volunteers of 2008 can play a role in their Program seeks applicants The foster parents will attend weekly sup- Party.” The Community HealthCorps of Northern port meetings and have the support of staff Hospice of Ukiah The Assembly District Committees will California, a program ran by the Alliance for 24/7 to insure that the youth is making progress elect 12 people -- six women and six men -- to rural Community Health, is currently accepting toward family unification. This is a short term to begin volunteer be members of the Democratic State Central applications to serve in the Ukiah area. There is commitment to one youth for 7 to 9 months training course on Jan. 10 Committee. These 12 people will represent a full-time position at First 5 Mendocino in and requires one parent be available for trans- their Assembly District for both the 2009 and Ukiah, in the areas of health education and out- portation, meetings and other program require- Hospice of Ukiah presents a Winter 2009 the 2010 State Conventions. People wishing to reach, and a full-time position located in Potter ments during the day. Hospice Volunteer Training Course on eight be delegates must file on the California Valley, at the Health Center and at Healthy This program provides a tax exempt stipend Saturdays starting Jan. lO going through Feb. Democratic Party Web site www.cadem.org, or start. of $2,500 per month due to the level of training 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This 8-week call the California Democratic party The program organizers describe it as an and supervision required. This new program course is designed to prepare hospice volun- Headquarters at (916) 442-5707 by noon on opportunity for community members to gain offers caring adults the opportunity to become teers in providing emotional and physical sup- Dec. 31. For more information, call Val valuable professional skills and to make a pos- part of a professional team making a difference port to the terminally ill and their caregivers. Muchowski 895-3543. itive impact on the health and well-being of it the life of a teen from the community. Call Areas the class will focus on include: a his- their communities. In exchange for service Foster Parent Recruiter, Susan Boling, at 467- tory of hospice, exploring feelings and fears New Years’ Day hours to the community, HealthCorps members 2000 for more specific program information. about dying, defining palliative vs terminal Dam Dog Walk receive a modest living allowance of $11,400, care, grief and mourning, spiritual issues, bed- an education award of $4,725, health insur- side care, caring for the caregiver, medical The community is invited to greet the new ance, child care benefits, training in communi- Ukiah Senior Center aspects including pain control and symptom year with a brisk walk across the Lake ty health issues, and opportunities for profes- ‘Comfort Food Dinner’ management, communication skills, bereave- Mendocino Coyote Dam in the company of sional and personal development. For more ment, funerals -- home and standard and the dogs. Those participating will meet in the information about the program, or to download set for Jan. 23 business of dying, legal issues, and community lower parking lot on Lake Mendocino Dr. at 10 an application, visit www.ruralcommunity- The Ukiah Senior Center invites the com- resources. a.m., rain or shine. All dogs must be on leash health.org, click on AmeriCorps, or e-mail As a volunteer hospice, they are able to munity to a comfort food at 495 Leslie Street and under control. A small donation is request- Nancy Eachus, Program Coordinator, at on Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Offerings on the accept someone without a 6 month prognosis ed to benefit the Low Gap Dog Park’s devel- [email protected]. and while they are stlll receiving treatment. menu will include a choice of chicken soup opment. with homemade noodles, or goulash. Both din- Treatments can include chemotherapy, radia- A drawing will be held at the end of the tion therapy, dialysis, blood transfusions or Mendocino County Museum ners will include biscuits, green salad, carrot walk. For more information, contact Sallie cake, hot cocoa or coffee. The tickets are $10 anything that is currently being reimbursed by Palmer at 463-3647, www.wellmannered- exhibits continuing an insurance. They can also be there when the mutts.net or www.lowgapdogpark.org. each. Because of limited seating reservations family needs extra support, as in the case of Mendocino County Museum continues its are required. Those interested are invited to dementia. Ukiah Senior major exhibitions on the 1850 Frolic stop by the center or call in their reservation at The course will be facilited by Leah Shipwreck, Ridgewood Ranch and Seabiscuit, 462-4343. Middleton RN, CHPN. The class will be held Center Breakfast a collection of horse-drawn vehicles from stage at 620 S. Dora, Suite 101. To register, call 462- coaches to a hearse, and Roots of Motive The community is invited to a Hearty Power’s real trains in the Museum’s east wing AARP Driver Safety Program 4038. The hospice is requesting a $5 donation Breakfast at 495 Leslie St. at the Ukiah Senior to cover the cost of materials. “Engine House.” Admission is free, but dona- to hold classes on Jan. 8, 9 Center’s Bartlett Hall on Saturday, Jan. 3 from tions are greatly appreciated. The museum is 9 to 11 a.m. open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to An AARP Driver Safety class will be held in California Democrats The cost will be $6 per person for a serving 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 459-2736 Ukiah on Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday Jan. 9, invited to help select of pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheese, ham, or visit their Web site at from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This class will be held in country potatoes, fruit, juice and coffee. www.co.mendocino.ca.us/museum. the Big Sur room at the Mendocino County delegates to State Convention Those attending will receive a 10 percent off Department of Social Services at 747 So. State California Democrats who were involved in coupon for shopping at the Ukiah Senior St., Ukiah. the 2008 campaign are invited to help select Center’s thrift store for one day only. For more Foster parents sought for This program is an eight-hour class room delegates at two sites on Jan. 10, in the First information, call the center for reservations Multidimensional Treatment course designed especially for the older driver. Assembly District for the California and at 462-4343. It takes into consideration the physical changes Democratic Party’s State Convention, which Foster Care Program of maturing drivers and identifies ways they will be held April 24 to April 26, in ’Bingo Bash’ at the Ukiah Redwood Children’s Services is seeking may compensate for those changes. Instructors Sacramento. Senior Center set for Jan. 11 foster parents for the new Multidimensional are trained volunteers and class size is limited They will meet on Jan. 10, from noon to 3 Treatment Foster Care program which pro- to the first 30 persons who sign-up. p.m. at Plowshares Peace and Justice Center, Bingo enthusiasts are invited to attend the vides intensive treatment and close supervision By law, auto insurance discounts are avail- 1346 S. State St. in Ukiah and in the northern Ukiah Senior Center’s Bartlett Hall on Sunday, for troubled teens 12 to 18 years of age who able upon the completion of this course to per- part of the district at the Democratic Jan. 11 at 495 Leslie St. This event is open to have emotional and behavioral challenges. In sons over 55. Some insurance companies allow Headquarters, 129 5th St. in Eureka also from the community, but participants must be 18 the context of loving and stable homes children age 50 for this discount. noon to 3 p.m. years or older to attend. learn new ways of behavior that are acceptable The cost of the course is $14. For AARP The California Democratic Party is conven- There will be a chili and cornbread lunch at, in school and the community. They learn what members, with proof of membership, the cost ing delegate selection committees in each of a cost of $4, served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. it feels like to succeed. is $12. The course must be repeated every 3 the state’s 80 Assembly Districts on Jan. 10 or At 1 p.m. games will begin, and players will Foster parents will receive training in a years in order to continue the insurance dis- have a free chance to win prizes at intermis- 11. structured behavioral management system that count. AARP now offers a one day, four hour “To keep the California Democratic Party sion. Blackout pays $250. refresher class for those who have taken this A snack bar with hot dogs and chili cheese can teach youth how to make better choices strong, we need active participation of every- when dealing with the challenges of growing class within 3 years. Ask Ron or Jan for dates one who cares about keeping this state dogs, nachos and cheese, chips and beverages of these classes. Democratic,” said California Democratic Party will be open all day. For more information call up today. The program goals are to provide close supervision, clear consistent limits to For more information, or to reserve a place Chairman Senator Art Torres. “The California 462-4343. in the class, call Jan or Ron at 462-3030. B-2 – SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 COMMUNITY THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL

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County Office of Education-Coast Office, Weight Loss Surgery Group Students will learn all phases of basic con- [email protected], 964-9000. Registration will struction from foundation to roof. The class COMMUNITY BRIEFS begin on Jan. 5, 2009. will not meet in January will be held for twelve Saturdays between Jan. The Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch 31 and June 5, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Basic California Coastal Support Group will not hold their regular construction tools are required for adult stu- Tree of Life Montessori Commission announces monthly meeting on the first Friday of the dents and high school students may be eligible Charter School month on Jan. 2. Due to the holiday and con- for semester credits. plate design contest flicting dates, the next meeting will be held on For more information, or to register, contact Open Enrollment Friday, Feb. 6, at 710 S. State St., in the Veronica Bazor at 964-9000. This class will be The California Coastal Commission contingent upon student interest. Tree of Life Montessori Charter School is announced a $1,000 cash prize for the winner Apostles Lutheran Church Room adjacent to holding its open enrollment period for the of its contest to design a new “Whale Tail” Washington Mutual Bank, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 2009-2010 school year during the month of License Plate. The cash prize is being provided Parking is available in the rear of the bank. Community Foundation January. The school, which serves students in by the California State Parks Foundation. In According to the group, the Duodenal grant availability announced four multi-age classes corresponding to kinder- addition to the cash prize, the winning design Switch procedure is not a food reduction garten through ninth grades or ages 5 through will be featured on official DMV license plates surgery but instead changes the way the body The Community Foundation of Mendocino 14, is accepting applications for all classes and as such will be seen by millions. Proceeds absorbs food and fat. They say the surgery also County has announced its 2009 Grant until Jan. 31. For age levels that receive more from the specialty plates will fund coastal resolves cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep Guidelines and application materials are now applications than spaces available, a lottery apnea, acid reflux and other chronic health available online at www.communityfound.org. restoration and education projects. This grant program is available to non-profit will be held on Feb. 6 to fill the spaces and cre- The “Whale Tail” License Plate is a special- issues and has changed the lifestyle and ate a waiting list. Applications received after longevity of many patients. This procedure organizations that are based in Mendocino ty plate issued by the California Department of County or to any organization with a project Jan. 31 will be accepted and placed on a wait- Motor Vehicles. Contest guidelines and entry should not be confused with “gastric bypass surgery” or “lap band” surgery. that has specific benefit to Mendocino County ing list until the next open enrollment period in form are available at www.coastforyou.org or residents. The total amount of funding avail- April. Applications are available at the school by calling 1-800-COAST-4U. The deadline for The DS weight loss surgery now encom- passes a new, abbreviated surgery for diabetes able will be up to $100,000, comprised of office at 241 Ford Road, at the north end of the entries is Thursday, Jan. 15. Finalists will be grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. The appli- Redwood Empire Fairgrounds. posted on www.coastforyou.org for public patients unrelated to weight loss but to the dis- cation deadline is Jan. 15. Tree of Life is a public charter school, so it viewing and voting -- this vote will be adviso- ease and the relief of its symptoms. is free and charges no admission. The ry only. The winning design is expected to be The support group meets monthly. Montessori learning environment promotes announced in June, 2009. Investigators and those who have had any Humane Society now offering self-discipline, responsibility, respect, and joy The new “Whale Tail” License plate will be types of weight loss surgery are invited to 14-month calendars of learning. Its integrated curriculum incorpo- available for purchase in 2010. When the new attend. For more information on this surgery, rates the arts and humanities with the core sub- plates are available, the DMV will discontinue contact Dr. Ara Keshishian 800-816-6647. For The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino jects, meeting and exceeding the State of the current design. However, drivers whose meeting or general questions, call Kathy County is selling 14-month calendars that fea- California’s content standards. The school is a vehicles already have an original “Whale Tail” Davidson at 263-5319, 1-888-263-2005, 468- ture pictures of recently adopted shelter ani- 8763 or e-mail her at [email protected]. mals. Kimarie of Fantasy Stills, Ukiah took the community of students, with children and License Plate will be allowed to keep them for photographs of the animals. The calendar was adults learning together. As such, it expects the as long as they choose to. produced by Creative Workshop in Ukiah. The parents/guardians to participate in school gov- The “Whale Tail” License Plate has been Soroptimist International calendars are available at the Shelter, 9700 Uva ernment, parenting education meetings, on available since 1997, with more than 177,000 See’s Candy Fundraiser Drive, Redwood Valley; Coast Hardware in work teams, with fundraisers, and at school plates sold to date. It is one of the most popu- Willits and at Fantasy Stills in Ukiah. social events. To observe in a classroom, set up lar specialty plates in California, and has raised for Women and Girls The calendars designed as holiday gifts are over $45 million dollars for environmental pro- a meeting with staff, or request an application, Soroptimist International of Ukiah is now selling for $20 each. All proceeds will benefit phone the school office at 462-0913. grams. A portion of the funds raised from plate the Humane Society animals. Phone orders are sales and renewal fees support the California selling See’s Candy in front of Raley’s Supermarket. Hours are Saturday and Sunday’s being taken at 485-0123; there is an additional Continued Education Course Coastal Commission’s educational programs mailing charge. including California Coastal Cleanup Day, the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday through Friday for Certified Electricians to Adopt-A-Beach Program, and their “Whale noon to 6 p.m. Candy sales will be everyday be offered in Fort Bragg Tail” Grants Program. These grants go to a until they are sold out. Funds that are raised go Tapestry Family services is wide range of marine education and coastal back to our community to help improve the seeking foster families The Career Technical Education Program, a restoration programs throughout California. To lives of women and girls. Soroptimist grants component of the Mendocino County Office of date they have awarded $5.2 million. Funds scholarships to high school seniors, Project Tapestry Family Services is looking for Education, will soon be accepting registrations also go to the State Coastal Conservancy, Sanctuary, Redwood Children’s Services, families to make a difference in the life of a for a Continued Education Course for Certified which has used the funds to enhance coastal Cancer Resource Center, Ukiah Dolphins foster child. They specialize in training and Electricians being offered in Fort Bragg. This access, and to the Environmental License Plate Swim Team and many others. For more infor- supporting foster families as they nurture and course satisfies the legal requirements that cer- Fund for a variety of environmental programs. mation about Soroptimist or the candy sales, model successful relationships to children with tificated electricians take 32 hours of instruc- call Nikki at 463-8600 or Jessica at 743-1902 . emotional and behavioral challenges. tion every three years. The classes will be Yokayo tribal members Tapestry Family Services is a local program delivered on two weekend sessions that include Construction class being committed to helping local children stay with- Saturday and Sunday and be 8 hours in dura- are accepting applications in their home communities. Tapestry will stay tion. offered in Fort Bragg involved in the each child’s placement and The Yokayo Pomo Indians will be opening progress. Tapestry employs a team treatment The first session is scheduled for Saturday, up enrollment for membership. They will be The Career Technical Education Program , a Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1 at the MCOE Fort component of the Mendocino County Office of approach where foster parents play an active accepting applications, which will be available role in the treatment of their foster child. Bragg site-300 A Dana St. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 through Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. At this time, they will Education, is now accepting registrations for a p.m. Students are responsible for purchasing possible construction class to be offered in Fort Although Tapestry specializes in “Intensive only be accepting infants’ applications. Those Treatment Foster Care,” they also offer regular their own books: Electrical Motor Controls, who are interested are invited to contact the Bragg. The class is open to high school stu- Second Edition; Gary Rockis and Glen Mazur, dents, out-of-school youth, and adults. The treatment and respite foster care treatment. enrollment committee, Evelyn Elliott or Anna For more information, or if interested in American Technical Publishers, Inc, 2001. Rodriquez for an application. For more infor- construction class will be on-site and project- If you are interested in attending this course, based with an emphasis on developing hands- applying, call Connie Hewett, Tapestry’s mation, or an application, call 463-1454 ext. Recruiter/Trainer, at 463-3300, ext. 115. please contact Veronica Bazor, Mendocino 103. on skills. TIME OUT SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 – B-3 Editor: Chris McCartney, 468-3524 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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Wilson (1856-1924), 28th U.S. president; final seconds to force the first sudden-death TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon In 1912, San Francisco’s first municipally Stan Lee (1922-), Marvel Comics founder, is overtime in a championship game and then (Dec. 27) and first quarter (Jan. 4). A few budget traveling tips for millionaires I like to travel. Oh, not the part lars. He did not give me much find the money for the five-star walked out with a $10,000 rug where I have to spend eight hours advice on where to find the few hotel, the passenger lounges and for only $700! Wow! Anyone can in a car. Or the part where I spend Village hundred extra dollars. the first-class seats, which I do it if they follow his simple 10 hours in the airport waiting for The writer also gave good found to be an odd oversight, tips. One: fly first class (flat beds, a new piece of “equipment” to Idiot advice on which airlines have the considering how detailed the thank you) to Morocco. Two: hire arrive. Or spending 10 more best passenger lounges at the air- writer was on everything else. a thousand-dollar guide/transla- hours on a plane with my knees By Jim Mullen ports and that I could join for a After he arrived, he only ate at tor. Three: shut this stupid maga- scrunched up to my chin, or yearly fee -- usually only a few the best restaurants, only shopped zine. It’s obvious that I should be standing at the baggage carousel hundred dollars. He suggested I in the most expensive boutiques reading financial magazines for an hour watching it go round free. join all of them. There was a long and went to celebrity-filled bars “Ship your luggage ahead of when I fly, not travel magazines. and round before I realize that section on which airlines have the and clubs every night. His hotel everyone on my flight has time to the five-star hotel where best first-class seats. I was happy I asked the flight attendant for you are staying. Call the didn’t leave a mint on his pillow, one and she said, “Sorry, they’re already gotten their luggage and to learn that the first-class travel- but a desert cart. Could you real- that mine is never coming out. concierge and make sure he has a ers on my plane were really sec- all in first class.” ly expect less for $850 a night? No, the part I like best about car waiting to pick you at the air- ond-class first-class seats. Sure, Jim Mullen is the author of “It traveling is reading about it in port, and since he’s on the phone they were big and roomy, but In the next story, the author Takes a Village Idiot: magazines I find in my seat pock- anyway, have him get you dinner they didn’t lie down flat so you wrote about the fabulously inter- Complicating the Simple Life” et on the plane. These trips reservations at ‘Chez Hard to Get could sleep as if you were in your esting people when he went heli- and “Baby’s First Tattoo.” You always seem to go much Into.’” The article listed several own bed at home. Why would copter skiing, about his adven- can reach him at smoother than mine. One story companies that would pack and you travel if you don’t have the tures on a deep-sea fishing char- [email protected]. was full of advice on how to ship my luggage for me. It would comforts of home? Again, he ter, about how he outsmarted a Copyright 2008, Newspaper make my trip worry- and hassle- only cost me a few hundred dol- neglected to mention where to carpet dealer in a local bazaar and Enterprise Assn. Cruise On In TO THE CLASSIFIEDS B-4 – SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 YOUR MONEY Editor: Chris McCartney, 468-3524 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Perk up with CR-rated coffeemakers By the Editors of Consumer up the most consistent results. 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The Capresso and the maximum amount without 4 cups water Graves 40304, $40, a CR Best The $115 carafe model CR Cuisinart burr models served losing flavor. Set mixing bowl in sink, and combine ingredients slowly. Using a whisk, mix together. It will fizz. Pour in an old fab- ric-softener bottle. Use 1/4 cup per laundry load. -- F.W., Kentucky Give the gift of financial responsibility 6 cups water Parents take responsibility for teach- The family opened a checking account 3 cups vinegar ing their children how to brush their where her dad deposits funds monthly. 2 cups (16 ounces) cheap conditioner (whatever scent you teeth, ride a bike and say “please” and Truth about From that, Amy must pay the monthly like) “thank you.” But many parents -- and our loan, plus insurance, fuel, maintenance Mix and store in a one-gallon container. You can keep educational system -- often fail to teach money and repairs. Amy quickly became famil- refilling your store-bought container. It may separate. Shake kids one of the most important lessons of By Ric Edelman iar with Excel and Quicken so she could each time you use it. -- Candy, Ohio all: financial management. manage her expenses, and once a month, DEAR SARA: My bank made a mistake in my favor. Will Only 23 states require the testing of she reviews her spreadsheets with her they catch this? I withdrew $325 in cash. I filled out the with- student knowledge in economics, accord- dad. drawal slip. I just checked my bank account online. The with- ing to the 2008 National Council on It didn’t take Amy long to realize that drawal was never withdrawn from my account. They haven’t Economic Education Survey of the all -- a good example. her parents weren’t contributing enough Baby boomers grew up with “the caught this mistake yet. It has been almost two full weeks. States. That’s two fewer states than in to cover all the costs of owning a car. In Will they ever? -- D.S., e-mail 2004. Greatest Generation,” an amazingly one instance, Amy negotiated for a bud- thrifty group of savers. Having been DEAR D.S.: The bank will most likely catch it. It could The impact of our failing to educate get increase; her father agreed, but made take a few days or years. It’s possible a teller transposed a youth about money is clear: raised during the Great Depression and her agree to work part-time. FACT: Almost one-fourth of under- World War II, these parents knew hard- That was two years ago. Today Amy number and the funds came out of someone else’s account. graduates have credit-card debt in excess ship and deprivation and were always continues to manage her own balanced Or the withdrawal slip was misplaced or lost. Call your bank, of $3,000, according to a study of stu- prepared. They rarely bought a new car, budget. Meanwhile, she has developed and straighten out the error. There are consequences for an dents’ credit histories in 2004 by loan and often painted their own home, cut budgeting, negotiating and pricing skills employee if her drawer is off -- not to mention what happens provider Nellie Mae. That same year, 76 their own grass and knew how to make a that will last her entire life. if someone else’s account was debited and it caused him percent of undergraduates began the penny squeak. We all love our children and want the problems. Call the bank. Document your conversation. school year with credit cards. Times have changed, though, and our best for them. But our desire to make Hopefully, you don’t consider it your money even if it’s not FACT: 30 percent of young adults parents’ and grandparents’ style of fiscal their lives better occasionally means resolved immediately. Don’t spend it. These matters have a ages 25 to 29 are still living with their responsibility is often considered quaint. making their lives harder rather than eas- way of coming back to haunt you. parents, according to the Census Bureau. Today’s mantra is “why save when you ier. Many of our clients have the means to DEAR SARA: Is it OK to reuse vegetable oil? -- Danielle, FACT: 41 percent of workers ages 25 can indulge right now with a credit give their children everything -- but that Ohio to 34 aren’t saving anything in employer card?” It’s not good for us, and it’s not doesn’t mean they should. DEAR DANIELLE: I assume you mean after frying with retirement plans, according to the 2008 good for our kids. We need to balance our desire to give it. I’ve reused it. You’ll want to strain out any food particles. Employee Benefit Research Institute. Of That’s why I was so impressed (and material comforts with the need to give You can do this by letting the oil cool and then straining it. those who do participate, 49 percent have reassured!) when a client told me how he our children important life lessons. After Filter it by pouring the oil over cheesecloth. You can store it saved less than $10,000. handled matters when his teenage daugh- all, the shelf life of fiscal discipline is in a container such as a glass jar and place it in your refrig- ter got her driver’s license. Amy desper- We are failing our children. At a time much longer than that of a Nintendo Wii. erator. I don’t suggest storing it long term. Plan on using it when “helicopter parenting” is the latest ately wanted a new car, and she knew her You can e-mail Financial Adviser Ric parents could afford it. But to understand within a few weeks. I wouldn’t reuse it more than once. I trend, with parents wanting to give their Edelman at [email protected]. won’t reuse oil that I’ve used to fry meat, fish or poultry. But children everything they didn’t have the expenses associated with the car, her Copyright 2008, Ric Edelman. parents gave her not just a car, but a bud- if I quickly fry some homemade fries and know I’ll be mak- growing up, many parents are forgetting Distributed by Newspaper Enterprise ing them again in the next few weeks, I’ll strain and save the get. Assn. to give their children the greatest gift of oil for one more use. I’m sure others are less conservative. I don’t fry foods very often. Most everything can be baked with good results. You can tell the oil is rancid by the smell Bad marriage compounds a bad mortgage and whether it smokes soon after heated. Be sure that your oil isn’t dark in color. DEAR BRUCE: I am in a serious company is trying to make people pay Sara Noel is the owner of Frugal Village (www.frugalvil- financial situation. I am going through a SMART MONEY more to insure teenagers when they are lage.com), a Web site that offers practical, money-saving divorce, and have moved into an apart- already insured by the uninsured motorist strategies for everyday living. To send tips, comments or ment with my two young children. I BY BRUCE WILLIAMS coverage. Is this true? -- M.J., via e-mail owned a small business, which I had to DEAR M.J.: There is absolutely no questions, write to Sara Noel, c/o United Media, 200 shut down because there was more debt substance to anything you have been told. Madison Ave., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016, or e-mail than income. My husband, who was out Uninsured motorists are covered when [email protected]. Copyright 2008, Newspaper of work for some time, added a second you are involved in an accident with Enterprise Assn. mortgage, and subsequently the marital working hard to support the children and someone who has no connection to you, home fell into foreclosure. It is now with myself -- but I don’t know how to get out who is either uninsured or underinsured. a referee. I have been working with him of this mess. -- V.P., via e-mail It has nothing to do with a member of to rehabilitate the loan to buy time to sell DEAR V.P.: I sympathize with this your household. Whether or not your cur- PUZZLE ANSWERS the property; unfortunately, the interest complicated proposition. You say the rent policy would be reduced, should rate rose from 9 percent to 13 percent, house is in foreclosure, and it would your teenager be driving and have an making our payments impossible. The appear there is little that you can do. If accident, is a matter of the language in housing market is so bad that our you have ANY equity, it certainly would the policy. $150,000 equity is now worth less than be more advisable to try and sell the Generally, it is not wise to try to com- $80,000, and going down every day. At house. That would look a lot better on mit fraud, and this is what your advisers this point, I firmly believe we will walk your record than a foreclosure. are suggesting. If there is a surcharge for away with a loss. We have saved $25,000 If foreclosure is the only option, you having your teen listed as a member of for the rehabilitation, but I just found out should talk to the lender about voluntary your household, take the hit. There’s no that my husband’s income is insufficient foreclosure. If the equity is not sufficient, way this person can be properly excluded to carry a rehabilitated mortgage. a short sale would allow you to walk unless he owns an automobile and it is Although I am now working, neither of away clean. You indicate your husband is completely insured with a “drive other us can afford the house. I cannot move in still in the house; he will have to get out. car” privilege, which, in this case, sounds to help him pay the mortgage because our Since this is a contentious divorce, he unlikely. marriage was contentious. may fight you on that. This is a matter for Interested in buying or selling a Would it be best to allow the bank to your attorney to resolve. Failing that, talk house? Let Bruce Williams’ “House foreclose and start fresh with what little to your lender. Good luck with your new Smart” be your guide. Price: $14.95, we have saved? I hate to do that because life. plus shipping and handling. Call: (800) the house is in my name only, and the DEAR BRUCE: I have a question 337-2346. Send your questions to: Smart ramifications of foreclosure are serious to about teenagers and car insurance. Money, P.O. Box 2095, Elfers, FL 34680. me. 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879-08 880-08 LOST & HELP HELP HELP APARTMENTS 12-25,26,27,28,29,30,31/08 12-25,,26,27,28,29,30,31/08 PUBLIC NOTICE FOUND WANTED WANTED WANTED UNFURNISHED NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICA- 30 120 120 120 300 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICA- SUPPORT STAFF 1bd. all util + cable TIONS TIONS REQUESTED BY: 840-08 MAKE A 1:1 w/dev. dis. adults TV pd. No pets. REQUESTED BY: ROBINSON RANCHERIA OF POMO INDI- 12-7,14,21,28/08 DIFFERENCE IN in FB & Ukiah com- $700 + $600 security ROBINSON RANCHERIA OF POMO INDI- ANS FICTITIOUS THE LIFE OF A CHILD! JOIN THE munities. $9- dep. 462-4476 ANS The purpose of this request is to solicit qualifi- BUSINESS NAME TRINITY TEAM! $11.50/hr. 30 hr./wk. The purpose of this request is to solicit qualifi- cations for professional consultant services STATEMENT ELECTRIC Trinity Youth Weekdays, clear re- 1bd. 1ba. upstairs. cations from professional licensed Engineers for the purpose of researching and writing a File No.: 2008-F0765 I am funny little fe- ENGINEERING Services-Ukiah cord, drug free, safe $750/mo. for professional services for the engineering, feasibility study of the Robinson Rancheria THE FOLLOWING male dog with white design and construction management of the TECHNICIAN I/II. A social service car req’d. Call 707- Avail Jan. 1. Biomass Project. PERSON(S) IS spiky fur and hairless Robinson Rancheria Water Assessment: City of Healdsburg. agency serving 484-7698 467-3637 Project Summary: Robinson Rancheria in- (ARE) DOING BUSI- places with freckles The City of Healds- abused & neglected Springs and Hillside Seeps 1bdrm. dwnstr. 2140 tends to do a feasibility study on the produc- NESS AS: on my skin. I was burg is currently ac- youth in a Residen- Therapist (intern lic). Project Purpose: The purpose of this project S State, clean, new tion of biomass fuel from renewable resour- VILLAGE found 12/21 on To- cepting applications tial Treatment Cam- F/T. Ukiah. Children, is continued management of Tribal water re- paint. NO dogs sources by producing critical data regarding ces. ECOSYSTEMS kay Ave. Perhaps I for the positions of pus is looking for youth & families. Electric Engineer- $600/mo + $600 dep. surface water and their relationship to Professional Service require the following: 1385 Helen Ave am a long haired Chi CHILD CARE Knowledge & exp. in ing Technician l/ll. Avail 1/1/09. 463- groundwater on the Rancheria. •Market Research Ukiah, CA 95482 with hair loss or WORKERS. child sexual abuse, Currently we are re- Scope of work: •Household Energy Assessment Anna Chapman maybe I have Chi- CCW is responsible Medi-Cal pref. Out- 8337 cruiting to fill one •Assessment of flow quantity and seasonal ••System Evaluation and Production Feasibili- nese Crested in me.? for the daily care & standing benefits. Birkás position however, 2BD 1BA washer/ ty I am about 5 years supervision of cli- duration 1385 Helen Ave this position may be Call Youth Project at dryer water/garbage, •Water quality •Public Outreach Ukiah, CA 95482 old. I am at the Ukiah ents & living condi- 707-463-4915 for job AC & heating filled at the level of tions. Swing & •Tracer testing •Demonstration This business is con- Shelter at 298 Plant description/req. app. 462-8600 Electric Engineer- Night shifts availa- •Modeling •Coordinate with Biomass Project Coordinator ducted by an Individ- Rd. If I am not found ing Technician l, ble. Starting at TLC Child & •Public Outreach and the Robinson Rancheria Environmental I will be looking for a 2BDRM, 1BA ual. The registrant depending on the $9.40/hr. On-call Family Services •Map of Project center Staff on feasibility study project. new home on 12/31. applicants ability to $800/mo. Good commenced to trans- $9/hr. Must be 21 seeks 2 additional •Coordination project with Tribal Water Re- Submittals will only be considered from pro- meet the minimum neighborhood. HUD act business under Call Sage at 467- yrs old. Excellent homes for Shelter source Manager & Environmental Director qualifications of the o.k. 972-4260 fessional Consultants who are qualified to the fictitious business 6453 benefits, including Care program •Develop quarterly progress reports Electric Engineer- provide the specified services and who have name or names listed medical, dental, vi- Applicants need to CHINOOK GARDEN Submittals will only be considered from pro- Lost: Male Dog. 15 ing Technician ll documented experience with the following: above on 12-5-08. have at least 1 spare 2bd/2ba all applian- fessional Engineers who are qualified to pro- lb. Black w/white position. Electric sion, tuition reim- •Wood biomass renewable resources bdrm to house a child ces + garage. vide the specified services and who have Endorsed-Filed on blaze on chest and Engineering Tech- bursement & FREE •Biomass design systems 12/05/2008 at the co-op child care. for up to 30 days. Flat $1050/mo, documented experience with the following: toes. Cork screw tail. nicians perform a Guaranteed monthly Documentation for this experience is to in- Must pass pre-em- TH $1025/mo. sec. •Performing Water Assessment’s for tribal Mendocino County Larger Chihuahua variety of sub-pro- allotment. Generous clude a list of successful projects on or of trib- ployment physical, dep. $700, pet dep government programs Clerks Office. mix. Vic. Rd N. Btwn fessional office and increase upon place- •Bureau of Indian Affairs Water management al lands and references. Please provide proof drug test & back- $500 sorry no dogs /s/Anna Birkás Laughlin way & W. field engineering ment. Income tax-ex- and Planning Programs or professional licenses and DBE/WBE infor- ground check. empt. Exp. with chil- 468-5468 ANNA BIRKÁS Rd. Has tags. Mahito. work in the plan- Documentation of this experience is to in- mation. This project is funded by the U.S. En- ning, design, con- APPLY AT dren req. Parents will 272-3764. My heart FOR LEASE - CLEAN clude a list of successful projects on Tribal vironmental Protection Agency. Enterprises. Looking for past struction, operation 915 W. Church St. receive training, + So- is broken. TOWNHOUSE. 3bd. lands and references. Please provide proof of One (1) original submittal and two (2) copies notices-go to and maintenance of Ukiah or fax cial Worker, in-home 2.5 ba.1 car gar. professional liability insurance, current profes- shall be addressed and delivered on or before Ukiah.news an electrical distri- resume support & respite. 877-382-7617 Need 1 or 2-parent Yard. AC/CH, W/D HU, sional engineering licenses and DBE/WBE in- the hour and date specified below. paperarchive.com bution system and www.trinityys.org homes, with 1 parent N/P/S. Good credit. formation. Available grant funding is provided Submittals are due on or before December and find every notice assists other engi- by the Department of Interior-Bureau of Indi- ever published in The neering staff in the EOE home full time. Home $1100. Info. Jane@ 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) with no more than 1 an Affairs, Preference in the award of con- Ukiah Daily Journal. performance of of- 707-467-1126 Mail to: biological child consid- tracts and subcontracts shall be given to na- fice and field engi- MYSTERY Lg 1bd upstrs. pri- Attn: Irenia Quitiquit, Environmental Direc- neering work. Addi- ered. Retirees invited tive American Enterprises. One (1) original SHOPPERS to apply. Contact TLC vate deck, pool,lndry, submittal and two (2) copies shall be ad- tor tional information Robinson Rancheria Environmental Cen- 10 NOTICES Oh dear, how did a Earn up to $100/day. 707-463-1100 carport. No Sec. 8. dressed and delivered on or before the hour including: salary, Lic#236800809 ter cutie like me get lost benefits, qualifica- Undercover shoppers $750. 463-2134 and date specified below. SUPPORT on Malaga Dr just 2 needed to judge retail Submittals are due on or before January P.O. Box 1580 tions and educa- Ukiah residential MARLENE VILLAGE days before Christ- and dining establish- 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) Nice, CA 95464 OUR tional requirements childrens facility 2bd/2ba all applian- mas. I am a mini ments. Exp. not re- Mail to: Any questions concerning this request should TROOPS can be obtained on is looking for caring, ces + garage. Poodle with Apricot our website at www. quired. 877-619-8625 Attn: Irenia Quitiquit, Environmental Di- be directed to: responsible individu- Flat $1100/mo. DVD DRIVE!!! colored fur. I am a ci.healdsburg.ca.us rector Irenia Quitiquit, Environmental Director als to join our team. TH $1075/mo., sec. The troops need girl. I sure hope my or by calling the Robinson Rancheria Environmental Cen- Phone: (707) 275-0205 Fax: (707) 275-0470 ASSISTANT COOK At least 1 yr exp.pref. dep $700 468-5468 to be entertained. people come and find City of Healdsburg, ter Email: [email protected] JOIN THE TRINITY Will provide on the PO Box 1580 Please donate me, other wise I will Personnel Office, PARK PLACE TEAM! job training. Also 2 Nice, CA 95464 your used or new be looking for a new 401 Grove Street, 1 bd. $800. 2 bd. Healdsburg, CA Trinity Youth Serv- graveyard shifts Any questions concerning this request should 878-08 DVD’s. We will home on 12/30. I am $910. T.H. $1050. 95448. Phone 707- ices-Ukiah, a social be directed to: 12-28/08 ship them to the avail. Starting sal. Pool, Garg. 462-5009 a guest at the Ukiah 431-3322. A comp- Irenia Quitiquit, Environmental Director NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING troops in Iraq. Any service agency serv- $12.12 hr. 403B, Shelter at 298 Plant leted city applica- Spacious 2bd. Pool. Phone: (707) 275-0205 Fax: (707) 275-0470 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the type of DVD. G, ing abused and ne- great benefits, & vac. Rd. Call Sage 467- tion is required. H20, trash pd. $850. email: [email protected] following item(s) will be heard by the Board of PG, R, but noth- glected youth in a pkg. Fax resume Supervisors at its Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 6453 Deadline to apply: Also 1bd $750 Ht. AC ing too bad. Residential Treat- 707-463-6957 meeting, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or as soon HELP Friday, January 16, ment Campus is pd. N/P. 462-6075 881-08 Thank you for 2009, 5:00 PM. BUSINESS thereafter as the item(s) may be heard, to be 120 WANTED looking for an Assis- Se habla espanol. 12-25,26,27,28,29,30,31/08 held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, your support! The EOE/ADA. RENTALS Community Health tant Cook to work full 250 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICA- 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482: troops really ap- LEE KRAEMER Studio-$550 Incl. util. TIONS preciate the Representative time in a cafeteria Upstairs, N/S, N/P, 1) Introduction and waiver of First Reading of EPA Director REQUESTED BY: an amendment to Title 20.008 to add defini- DVDs. Drop off Assist the Tribal style kitchen. Re- Real Estate Broker no exceptions. Near Develop & implement ROBINSON RANCHERIA OF POMO INDI- tions for: Affordable Housing, Affordable boxes are at Health Program in sponsible for posting Safeway. 1st, last, tribal environmental ANS Housing Unit, Inclusionary Unit, Extremely ●Potter Vly Com providing outreach menus, using the cor- GOBBI STREET sec. Jan 1 or sooner. The purpose of this request is to solicit qualifi- programs. Manage Low-income Household, Very Low-income munity Health Ctr. services, health edu- rect food quantity and OFFICE SPACE 972-1238 cations from professional licensed engineers Household, Low-income Household, Moder- ●Potter Vly Hi. Scl. cation, statistics, cli- all EPA grants. Pre- recipes to prepare 600+/- sq. ft. w/pkg. for professional services for the engineering, ate-income Household. In Redwood Valley ent contract follow-up pare reports required the meal(s), maintain design and construction management of the 2) Introduction and waiver of First Reading of DUPLEXES ●3 Pepper Pizza. and referral services by funding agencies. all safety standards, BRAND NEW! 320 Robinson Rancheria Drainage Project an Ordinance adding Title 20.238 to Establish In Ukiah: to the Hopland Indian 2 yrs. experience in food handling health BUILD TO SUIT 3bd/1.5bth Ukiah Professional Service will require the following: Requirements for new Residential Develop- ●GI Joe’s, analysis of environ- ment to contribute to the Development of Af- Community. Must standards, and all lo- Office or Medical tnhse w/ fireplace, •Engineered Plans, Specification and Esti- ●Christmas mental imparts on mates related to drainage improvement con- fordable Housing Units, to Establish Incen- have a California cal, county, and state Will divide w/d hkup, garage, Dreams & Gifts. natural and cultural health requirements. 1974+- sq. ft. w/pkg. $1200/mo $1600dep struction tives for the development of Affordable Hous- Or call Jasmine or Drivers’ License. resources or equiva- Excellent benefits. 707/433-6688 •Coordination with Tribal Water Resource ing; and to Waive the development applica- Chris Snider at Must be very knowl- tion fees for Inclusionary Units. lent Native American Must pass pre-em- DOWNTOWN Manager & Environmental Director 743-2215 or edgeable with Micro- Hopland 2 Br, •Coordinate with Construction Contractors PROJECT COORDINATOR: PLANNING Preference. Email ployment physical, OFFICE RETAIL 489-4592 soft Word, Access, 1Bath Duplex. From •Detailed material lists TEAM amaldonado@ drug test and back- Hi-traffic Location and Excel. Familiar $900 + Dep. Water/ •Construction inspection ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pur- hoplandtribe.com ground check. 2500+- sq. ft. w/pkg. suant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State with Indian Health sewer/ PGE inc. •Develop as-built drawings and maintenance LOST & 707-744-1647 x 1324 APPLY AT: 915 W. Services. Ensures cli- Eve Fishell Real program with budget CEQA Guidelines, a project is exempt from FOUND the California Environmental Quality Act when 30 ent records are held Health Director Church St., Ukiah or Estate Services. •Develop and assist tribal environmental staff fax resume to 877- OFFICE SPACES with NPS activities it can be seen with certainty that there is no in confidence, prop- Oversee the daily 468-4380 or 382-7617 www.trini- 2nd Floor, State St. 707-391-8900 •Develop quarterly progress reports possibility that the proposed project may have + erly entered into the activities of health a significant effect on the environment. The RPMS system. tyys.org EOE Elevator/pkg. Submittals will only be considered from pro- care delivery sys- project entails modifying sections of the Title Native American HOMES fessional Engineers who are qualified to pro- ++ tems. Maintains com- vide the specified services and who have 20 Inland Zoning Code to add definitions re- Preference. Email THERAPIST MED. OFFICE or FOR RENT lated to affordable housing, and regulations to 330 documented experience with the following: +++ amaldo nado@hopland pliance of all Health Trinity Youth Serv- RETAIL require that a portion of housing units con- 3 bd 2bth grg cent •Engineer, Design and Construction manage- Grants. Educates South Orchard structed in new residential development be tribe.com phone ices-Ukiah, a social heat/air, yard, N/P/D ment for tribal government programs +++ Community on Health 3400+/- sq. ft. w/pkng provided to households of extremely low, very 707-744-1647x1324 •U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tribal service agency serv- aval. 1/15 Good Ref. low, low or moderate income households and Dept. services. clean Water Act Programs + Direct Care Work ing abused and ne- 468-8951 $1400/mo. + dep. to establish a fee as an option when it is not No Exp.Needed!! Knowledge of code of Call 391-8343 •Drainage and erosion control project experi- feasible to construct the units as affordable. glected youth in a Office/Shop/Retail ence in the Northern CA region Morning, eves, Federal Regulations. These modifications relate to definitions, reg- Residential Treat- 1000 sq. ft. $550/mo. 3bd1ba W/D, AC. N/S Documentation of this experience is to in- FREE graveyard. Drug test AA Degree or Equiv- ulations, and fees, and, therefore constitute ment Campus is 2181 S. State, Ukiah /P, no sec 8, nr shop- clude a list of successful projects on Tribal req., no test for can- alent, 2 yrs. experi- administrative changes in the Mendocino seeking a Contract Warehouse w/office ping, $1250+ sec. lands and references. Please provide proof of County Zoning Code. As such, they will have BARN nabis, gd DMV. Per- ence working in man- professional liability insurance, current profes- Therapist to provide 1200sf lg.fenced yd. 489-6980, 743-1003 no adverse effect on the environment; conse- CATS sonal care, cooking, agement. Native 150 Blue Bonnet, Uk sional engineering license and DBE/WBE in- quently the project is not subject to environ- cleaning, driving & American Prefer- individual, family and 3bd2.ba. 1700sf. Cal- formation. The budget for this project is based Mice & rodents taking $650/mo. 462-8273 mental review under CEQA pursuant to Sec- providing living skills ence. Email amaldo group therapy serv- pella. N/S/D. $1400/ on available funding. Preference in the award over your barn? Prime Office tion 15061 (b) (3). Any project brought for- training to adults with ices approx. 20/hrs mo. $2000 sec. $500 of contracts and subcontracts shall be given [email protected] Space in Ukiah!! ward under the provisions of the Inclusionary We have developmental disa- cleaning. 272-0078 to Native American enterprises. One (1) origi- Ordinance will undergo project level review to 707-744-1647x1324 per week. Qualified Nice building in furrminators bilities. 3,6 bed group nal submittal and two (2) copies shall be ad- determine if the density bonus provision is to candidates will pos- excel. loc. So. State Lrg 3 bdr. 2 bth, homes, estb. in 1988. dressed and delivered on or before the hour be included, and therefore if an that will do them Howard Memorial sess an MFCC, St. 3 offices 986, newly remod. lg. yd. , and date specified below. 468-0602 environmental effect is likely. harm. Spayed or Hospital 1500 & 1690 sf. pool, N/S/P. Submittals are due on or before January If you challenge this project in court, you may LCSW, or LPC. AP- neutered & a rabies Get A Job! Come Join our PLY AT: 915 W. Incl. utils., janitorial $1875/mo. 272-1601 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) be limited to raising only those issues you or Dynamic Team Mail to: someone else raised at the public hearing(s) shot. Call A.V. Hiring 18-24 & ample off-street NEW REMODELED ●Cook, FT, PT Church St., Ukiah or Attn: Irenia Quitiquit, Environmental Direc- described in this notice, or in written corre- girls/guys parking. 707-468-5426 2 bdr 1bth, Uk, yd. Rescue & see what to travel to all major ●Lab Supervisor, Clini- fax resume to 877- tor spondence delivered to the Mendocino Coun- main’t incl. A mst c. Robinson Rancheria Environmental Cen- ty Planning Team or the Board of Supervisors we’ve got. Charlene cities. cal Lab Scientist, FT 382-7617 www.trini- $400-800/wk. ● $1500/mo. 480-0823 ter at, or prior to, the public hearing. All persons 485-1430 or Bobbie RN's-ER, ICU, tyys.org APARTMENTS P.O. Box. 1580 are invited to appear and present testimony in Expense ●Shift Supervisor-RN EOE PHILO: 3BD HOUSE 489-5207 Paid Training. 300 UNFURNISHED Nice, CA 95464 this matter. ●Patient Service Rep- on Navarro River, Sometimes Any questions concerning this request should Please direct questions or written com- Opportunity Knocks, resentative, Per Diem SALES CLERK - P/T $825-$895 NEWER $900/mo. Avail be directed to: ment to Diana Hershey, Planner, Found 12/18 Male ●Stock Clerk (Heavy Eves. & weekends. 1/10/09. Details, pho- (707) 467-2571, Mendocino County Planning THIS ONE ROCKS!! 2 bdrm w/pool, A/C, Irenia Quitiquit, Environmental Director black & white kitten - lifting required), FT Apply at New tos & applications @ Team, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1-800-701-1442 garage, yard & Phone: (707) 275-0205 Fax: (707) 275-0470 Cooper Lane. www.forceoneteam. Apply Online at:www. 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8501 Uva Dr. – Roomy 1 bd., 1 ba. downstairs apt. nestled in a park- like setting in Redwood Valley. $625/mo. 6620 Elledge Ranch Rd. – Lovely 1 bd., 1 ba. upstairs flat in a Featured Properties country setting off Hwy. 20, featuring hardwood & tile floors, stove, refrigerator & balcony w/ views of the mountains. $650/mo.

2551 N. State St. - 1 bd., 1 ba. apt. situated close to Mendocino College; includes all utilities plus basic cable! $675/mo.

150 Evans St. – Recently renovated 2 bd., 1 ba. apt. equipped w/ 3375 Old River Road stove, refrigerator, newer carpet, linoleum & paint. $750/mo.

1701 Talmage Rd. – 2 bd., 1 ba. single-story apt. w/ shared yard area; garage available. $750/mo.

505-531 Capps Ln. (Downstairs) – Sierra Sunset Apts. feature 2 bd., 1 ba. units w/ pool & laundry facilities, lovely common areas, carports & more. $810/mo. CONDOS/DUPLEXESCONDOS/DUPLEXES 1420 Sanford Ranch Rd. #A - 2 bd., 1 ba. duplex w/ stove, refrigerator, a/c, carport, yard & vineyard views. $775/mo.

890 W. Perkins St. – 2 bd., 1 ba. duplex w/ central heat & air, stove, refrigerator, carport & yard, located in the heart of Ukiah’s Westside. $925/mo.

1450 Chardonnay Ct. - 2 bd., 1.5 ba duplex w/ garage & yard, located at the north end of town close to schools & shopping. $1000/mo.

905 Waugh Ln. – Luxury 3 bd., 3 ba. condo fully equipped w/ stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, w/d, central heat & air, plus garage & small yard. $1100/mo. 5.67 Acres “Rosemary Hill Ranch” HOUSES HOUSES 291 E. Clay St. – 2 bd., 1.5 ba. home on a private driveway; equipped w/ stove, refrigerator & new carpet. $950/mo. Unique, private & one of a kind. Very

690 S. Orchard Ave. – 2 bd., 1 ba. house located close to restaurants & shopping, w/ yard & garage. $1000/mo. clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with

733 S. Oak St. #B – Recently renovated 2 bd., 2 ba. home in a central location, featuring laminate, carpet & tile floors, granite tile gleaming laminate floors. Central countertops & yard w/ landscape services included. $1000/mo.

1370 S. State St. – Unique 2+ bd., 2 ba. home featuring hardwood heat/air and wood fireplace. Enjoy floors, high ceilings, new interior paint, yard & garage. $1150/mo.

1901 Road B – Recently renovated 3 bd., 2 ba. home in Redwood the beautiful landscaping with pool & Valley, equipped w/ newer flooring, interior paint, cabinets, countertops & more. A must see! $1150/mo. fantastic trees. Located only 10 11189 West Rd. – Roomy 2 bd., 2 ba. home in a semi-private setting in Redwood Valley; includes stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, w/d, minutes from downtown. Priced central heat & swamp cooler. $1200/mo. 1741 Talmage Ct. – Spacious 3 bd., 1 ba. home on a large corner lot, reduced now $669,900. w/ 2-car garage, fireplace insert, appliances & landscape service. $1200/mo.

27065 Oriole Dr. – Unique 3 bd., 2 ba. home in Brooktrails, equipped Presented by Pat Peaslee 489-3590 w/ stainless steel appliances, laminate & tile floors, wrap around deck, single-car garage & more. A must see! $1200/mo.

1878 Tulip Pl. – Charming 3 bd., 2 ba. home in a wooded setting in Brooktrails; featuring tile countertops, stove, dishwasher, new carpet & tile floors, 2-car garage & large backyard. $1250/mo. 463-2570 13741 Old River Rd. – 3+ bd., 2 ba. Old Hopland home w/ loft, vaulted ceilings, color-stamped concrete floors & more! $1350/mo.

968 Riverside Dr. – Custom & spacious 3 bd., 3 ba. home in a country setting, yet just minutes to Ukiah or Hopland. $1500/mo. COMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL 304 E. Gobbi St. #D – Large 3000 sq. ft. warehouse space w/ roll-up door. $1500/mo.

304 E. Gobbi St. #A – Large 6180 sq. ft. warehouse space w/ small office & roll-up doors. $2500/mo. Sell It Fast with The Ukiah 307 N. Main St. – Spacious 7000 +/- sq. ft. retail/office space, close to downtown Ukiah. $2500/mo. WE HAVE MANY RENTALS AVAILABLE, Ukiah Daily Journal INCLUDING COMMERCIAL, BOAT & MINI STORAGE UNITS! DAILY JOURNAL FOR MORE INFO. CALL 468-0411 Classifieds Find us on the web: www.realtyworldselzer.com THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2008 -B-7 SSERVICEERVICE DDIRECTORYIRECTORY HEATING & HEATING • COOLING FLOORING INSTALLATION EXCAVATING COOLING SERVICES Silver Bells Terra Firma Exc. FIN All Terrain Excavation EL OS & Utilities Specialist • Gas • Power “EXPERT SERVICE D FLOORING • Water • Telephone Custom Photo Calendars • Service & Repair WHEN YOU NEED IT” Carpet • Earthwork/ • Service & Repair Mugs • T-Shirts • Preventative Maintenance Site Development Mousepads & More! Vinyl on all Brands • Commercial • Residential • Site Clearing & Preparation • Residential CHRISTMAS Laminates • Demolition & Commercial CARDS & STATIONERY • State Certified HERS Rater • Traffic Control Available Mon - Sat Hardwood Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 • Concrete/Site Curbs & Walks Call the professionals Saturday 10:00-2:00 Since 1978 Free Estimates • Erosion Control 759 S. State St. Ukiah • Foundation/Excavation 462-2468 NOTARY ON DUTY 707-462-8802 (Se Habla Español) Serving Our Community Office: 485-7536 • Cell: 477-6221 Since 1964 468-0251 Call For Appointment Tel. (707) 621-0261 Gen. Engineering Contractor • Lic.#878612 Lic/Bonded 292494 **To original owner. Fax 468-5763

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