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7 58551 69301 0 WEDNESDAY March 26, 2008 50 cents tax included DAILY JOURNAL ukiahdailyjournal.com 14 pages, Volume 149 Number 352 email: [email protected] Man found stabbed CHILDREN ON SPRING BREAK in Covelo Second Covelo man jailed on charges of attempted murder By BEN BROWN The Daily Journal A Covelo man was arrested on attempted murder charges after he allegedly stabbed a man several times behind a gas station off Highway 162 Sunday night. According to reports from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received reports of a stabbing victim behind the Redwood Oil Station in Covelo at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Deputies responded and found a 46- year-old Covelo man, suffering from stab wounds to the neck, head and legs. The victim, whose name was not released by police because the case may be gang related, told sheriff’s deputies he had been stabbed by Britton Leonard Azbill Jr., 26, of Covelo, according to sheriff’s reports. Mendocino County Sheriff’s Lt. Rusty Noe said the Sheriff’s Office was not sure what led up the fight but said it appeared the two men may have been drinking and that they may have gotten into an argument before the alleged attack occurred. The victim was treated for his injuries by personnel from the Covelo Volunteer Fire Department and then transported by ambulance to Howard Hospital for treatment. According to sheriff’s reports, his wounds were not MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal (Above) Six-year-old Olivia Metzger, left, and her life threatening. friends Kenna, 5, and Tatum Lovsey, 6, take a ride on Azbill was arrested in his house on the dam at Lake Mendocino. The three friends were Tabor Lane later that night and charged part of a larger group of children enjoying the clear with attempted murder and assault with weather Tuesday during spring break. (Right) a deadly weapon. Sammy Bilstien watches ducks and geese after A folding knife found in Azbill’s feeding them the last of her bread Tuesday. possession matched descriptions of the Bilstien’s grandmother is taking her to fun places weapon used in the assault, according for spring break. to sheriff’s reports. Azbill was booked into the Mendocino County Jail, where he is being held on a $250,000 bond. Ben Brown can be reached at Young people making [email protected]. the most of time off By ROB BURGESS The Daily Journal With temperatures hovering at around, oh, perfect and stu- Bear Hug dents hovering nowhere near their schools, it can only mean See BREAK, Page 14 ACS effort under way By ZACK SAMPSEL The Daily Journal Internet audience scoffs at Elton John story For cancer survivors and patients, sometimes the best medicine is a hug, The Daily Journal comments began to roll in and and the local American Cancer Society It seems that no one out- As soon as the story posted, the have spread to John’s own branch knows it. side Willits believes that Internet forum comments began to roll Web site where fans are pooh- “My mother was a survivor and I Elton John was in Mendocino poohing the idea that either know how good a hug made her feel,” County March 17. A story in in and have spread to Elton John’s own the photo or the event are real. said ACS volunteer Marge Thatcher. The Willits News, (then Web site, where fans are pooh-poohing Here are some excerpts: If you walk past Triple S Camera, republished by The Daily • Yea ... and Elvis made an 260 S. School St., between now and the Journal), quotes several the idea that either the photo or the impromptu visit to middle of April, you’re sure to see the Willits business owners and Birmingham, Ala. on Easter. teddy bear-filled window decorated by staffers - including Linda event are real. We flew from Birmingham to Thatcher and Susan Keegan, communi- Byrnes of Natural Choice Vegas for a peanut butter ty services director of the ACS. The who, according to The Willits News, “was the sandwich!! Then we sang a duet of “Suspicious delicate display comes as part of ACS’ first to figure out it was really Elton John” - dis- Minds.” Bear Hug program, which for the past cussing their run-in with the rock ’n roll legend • Yeah I didn’t really look too closely at the pic four years has provided hundreds of and his small entourage as he passed through at first. I thought it was just a really bad pic taken stuffed bears to cancer survivors and Willits on his way from Humboldt County to the on an off day but now that I look at it it really patients in Ukiah, Hopland, Willits, Bay Area. doesn’t seem like it’s him. Looks more like an Redwood Valley and Potter Valley. A cell phone photo purporting to be John with old lady with a bad haircut. “A lot of people may not have some- Byrnes accompanied the story. • As the article discussed more and more about body, and it’s a nice little remem- As soon as the story posted, the Internet forum how she introduced him to others at the record brance,” Thatcher said. “People just store and the restaurant, someone had to mention need to tell us who to help.” This cell phone photo purporting to be that it looked nothing like Elton, probably more Elton John with Willits resident LInda Byrnes accompanied the story. See ELTON, Page 14 See BEAR, Page 14 Monday - Friday Breakfast Specials Many to choose from only $5.25 including coffee From 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. 6175 N. State St. •Calpella•485- 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 DAILY DIGEST Editor: Jody Martinez, 468-3517 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

Journal once their case has FUNERAL NOTICES SHERIFF’S REPORTS been concluded so the results The following were can be reported. Those who [\ World War II, her her children, and their John H Vassar of Redwood feel the information is in error compiled from reports should contact the appropriate Belgian father (Joseph Van families. Remaining on Valley who prepared by the agency. In the case of those Gastel) perished this planet are, Jay passed away on Saturday, Mendocino County arrested on suspicion of dri- from pneumonia. Her McAllister (Beverly Har- March 22, 2008 at Sheriff’s Office: ving under the influence of an American mother man) Ukiah, Laura a local hospital with his intoxicant: all DUI cases (Laura Childs VanGastel) McBride (Dan McBride) family at his side. ARREST -- Ronald reported by law enforcement fled with the family Willits, John McAllister Born July 18, 1940 in agencies are reported by the Weller, 49, of Ukiah, was newspaper. The Daily Journal to the United States where (Jan Berry) Eugene, Ukiah, John worked at arrested on suspicion of caus- makes no exceptions. Betty met and Ore., and Tina Foucault Safeway from 1959 to 1966 ing corporal injury to a spouse married Bud. (Ron Foucault-de- and was a mem- and disconnecting a telephone Mom touched the hearts ceased) Ukiah. Her sisters, ber of the Army Reserves. line after he allegedly CORRECTIONS of many people dur- Toni Walker and In 1964 he and his punched his wife in the face The Ukiah Daily Journal ing her lifetime. She Connie Hunt and brother, wife began Vassar and then disconnected the reserves this space to correct received several acco- Hubert VanGastel, Vineyards. John loved phone so she could not call errors or make clarifications to lades including in 1962 the her grandchildren Michael working the land and took news articles. Significant errors in police. obituary notices or birth Woman of Ach- McBride, Kristina a lot of pride in his According to sheriff’s announcements will result in ievement Award from the Tyrrell, Lynda Putnam, work with the vineyard and reports, Weller and his wife reprinting the entire article. ELIZABETH C. Soroptimist Club of Jennifer Berry, Rachel also in his garden. got into an argument and he Errors may be reported to the edi- (BETTY) MCALLISTER Ukiah, a plaque from the and Patrick McAllister, He enjoyed owning his allegedly struck her in the tor, 468-3526. Born April 30, 1925 in Men’s Bowling As- Brandon Foucault, and Model A’s, and above face, leaving a mark. Vancouver, Washington. sociation for the many wife Jennifer Tompkins- all he loved his family and When she tried to call the Mom was granted her years of work she gave foucault, and her his home. police, Weller allegedly LOTTERY NUMBERS most coveted wish on them. She was also very great grandchildren, John is survived by his ripped the phone out of the DAILY 3: night: 6, 5, 1. March 3, 2008. She was active in Junior Michael McBride, Haley wife of 45 years, wall, forcing her to wait sev- afternoon: 8, 4, 0. reunited with her Bowling Leagues, Dolphin and Danin Tyrrell, Max Dorothy Vassar of eral hours until neighbors FANTASY 5: 03, 09, 10, life’s love, James (Bud) Swim Club, and all and Jackson Putnam Redwood Valley, his son came home to report the inci- 25, 28. McAllister for the next levels of youth baseball and Octavia Foucault. Brian Vassar of Redwood dent, according to sheriff’s leagues. She accu- Memorial service will be Valley, brother DAILY DERBY: 1st leg of their journey togeth- reports. Place: 11, Money Bags. er. She was preced- mulated many blue ribbons 1pm, Saturday, March Jack Vassar and wife Weller was arrested on the ed in death by her husband at the Redwood 29th, at Willits Cemetery Carolyn of Willits and above listed charges and 2nd Place: 02, Lucky (Bud) and brother Empire fair for her won- on Highway 20. numerous nieces and booked into Mendocino Star. Joseph VanGastel. derful abilities with [\ nephews. County Jail, where he is being 3rd Place: 12, Lucky Mom spent most of her knitting and crocheting. JOHN HENRY VASSAR The Eversole Mortuary held on a $25,000 bond. Charms. youth in Antwerp, Bel- Her memory and spirit At his request no ser- is in charge of ar- Race time: 1:49.40. gium. At the beginning of are proudly borne by vices are to be held for rangements. Those arrested by law MEGA MILLIONS: 38- enforcement officers are inno- 42-43-48-53. cent until proven guilty. People reported as having been Meganumber: 12. Please sign the guest book at www.ukiahdailyjournal.com. Funeral notices are paid announcements. For information on how to arrested may contact the Daily Jackpot: $95 million. place a paid funeral notice or make corrections to funeral notices please call our classified department at 468-3529.

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Clinton says she would have left church Pentagon finally realize — late last week — the gravity of what had happened. Once the error was discovered, the military The world briefly Obama attends over pastor’s comments quickly recovered the four fuses. How it happened, and whether GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton said the incident constitutes a violation of any treaty or agreement Tuesday she would have left the church that Barack Obama governing international sales of missile technology, were lin- U.S., Iraqi troops battle Shiite militia as attends if her minister had talked about America the way gering questions. Obama’s pastor has. At a hastily called news conference Tuesday, Ryan Henry, fighting rages in Baghdad and Basra Clinton’s comments to reporters marked a clear shift in her the No. 2 policy official in Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ handling of the Obama church controversy, which she had gen- office, said President Bush as well as Chinese leaders were BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s leaders faced their gravest chal- informed of the mistake — an error Henry called intolerable. lenge in months Tuesday as Shiite militiamen loyal to anti- erally avoided until now. Some Democrats see Obama’s refusal American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr battled for control of the to dissociate himself from the Chicago church and its recently southern oil capital, fought U.S. and Iraqi troops in Baghdad retired minister, Jeremiah Wright, as his stickiest campaign Celebrity link! Obama related to Brad and unleashed rockets on the Green Zone. challenge so far. Pitt, Hillary Clinton to Angelina Jolie Armed Mahdi Army militiamen appeared on some Baghdad “I think that given all we have heard and seen, he would not streets for the first time in more than six months, as al-Sadr’s have been my pastor,” Clinton said at a news conference in BOSTON (AP) — This could make for one odd family followers announced a nationwide campaign of strikes and Greensburg, Pa., after being asked if Obama should have left reunion: Barack Obama is a distant cousin of actor Brad Pitt, demonstrations to protest a government crackdown on their the church. She declined to say what Obama should have done, and Hillary Rodham Clinton is related to Pitt’s girlfriend, movement. Merchants shuttered their shops in commercial dis- or whether the subject is now a legitimate topic for her appeals Angelina Jolie. tricts in several Baghdad neighborhoods. to Democratic superdelegates, the party leaders who will decide Researchers at the New England Historic Genealogical U.S. and Iraqi troops backed by helicopters fought Shiite whether she or Obama will be the presidential nominee. Society found some remarkable family connections for the militiamen in Baghdad’s Sadr City district after the local office Over the years, Wright has preached fiery sermons to his pre- three presidential candidates — Democratic rivals Obama and of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s Dawa Party came under dominantly black congregation in which he shouted “God damn Clinton, and Republican John McCain. attack, the U.S. said. Residents of the area reported intermittent America” for its treatment of minorities. He has said the U.S. Clinton, who is of French-Canadian descent on her mother’s explosions and gunfire in the area late Tuesday. government invented AIDS to destroy “people of color.” He side, is also a distant cousin of singers Madonna, Celine Dion An American soldier was killed in fighting Tuesday after- also suggested that U.S. policies in the Middle East and else- and Alanis Morissette. Obama, the son of a white woman from noon in Baghdad, the U.S. military said. No further details were where were partly responsible for the 2001 terrorist attacks on Kansas and a black man from Kenya, can call six U.S. presi- released, and it was unclear whether Shiite militiamen were New York and Washington. Videos of the remarks have circu- dents, including George W. Bush, his cousins. McCain is a sixth responsible. Although all sides appeared reluctant to trigger a lated widely on the Internet and news programs. cousin of first lady Laura Bush. conflagration, Brig. Gen. Ed Cardon, assistant commander of “You’d think with all that singing talent in the family she’d the U.S. task force operating south of Baghdad, said the situa- Pentagon says it mistakenly shipped be able to carry a tune,” Clinton’s senior adviser Philippe tion in the south was “very complicated” and “the potential for Reines said. “But now it makes much more sense how she miscalculation is high.” ballistic missile parts to Taiwan snagged a Grammy.” WASHINGTON (AP) — Shipping by mistake electrical Clinton won for best spoken word Grammy in 1997 for “It Trustees project financial challenges fuses for an intercontinental ballistic missile to Taiwan raised Takes a Village.” Obama also won a Grammy in that category concerns Tuesday for U.S.-China relations and triggered a this year for the audio version of his book, “The Audacity Of for Social Security and Medicare broad investigation into the security of Pentagon weapons. Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming The American Dream.” WASHINGTON (AP) — Trustees for the government’s two China vehemently opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Four biggest benefit programs warned that Social Security and of the cone-shaped fuses were shipped to Taiwanese officials in Medicare are facing “enormous challenges” with the threat to fall 2006 instead of the helicopter batteries they had ordered. Ukiah’s Medicare’s solvency far more severe. Despite quarterly checks of the inventory, defense officials The trustees, issuing their once-a-year analysis, said the said they never knew the fuses were gone. Only after months of Largest resources in the Social Security trust fund will be depleted by discussions with Taiwan over the missing batteries did the 2041. The reserves in the Medicare trust fund that pays hospital benefits were projected to be wiped out by 2019. Selection Both those dates were the same as in last year’s report. 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COMMERCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 – 3 Editor: Richard Rosier, 468-3520 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Walmart brings Easter cheer and gooodies the to the students of New Life Preschool/Kindergarten commerce The Daily Journal file The festivities of the annual By K.C. Meadows Easter egg hunt were well on their way as the children were planning to hunt for Easter eggs on the playground of the New Life Preschool/ Kindergarten at 302 W. Henry Street which is an outreach of Congratulations to Coyote Valley Band of the First Baptist Church. Pomo Indians Tribal Chairman John Feliz, Jr. The religious meaning who has been named the Native American behind Easter has been taught Finance Officers Association Tribal Leader of and celebrated at New Life for the Year. over 27 years. Feliz will be presented with his award at the Inaugural NAFOA Financial Leadership Awards “Walmart has funding every Dinner Reception on Wednesday, March 26 at year that we contribute to local the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego. community and we thought we “It’s an incredible honor to be named the first would utilize some of that for Tribal Leader of the Year by the NAFOA,” said this Easter project,” said April Coyote Valley Tribal Chairman John Feliz, Jr. Teschan-Miller, training coor- “There is much hard work involved to ensure dinator for Ukiah Wal-Mart. our Tribe continues to progress, and it’s hum- Teschan-Miller took individ- bling to be recognized for the great strides we ual pictures of the students have made.” with the Easter Bunny they The award by NAFOA recognizes Chairman brought as their guest and will Feliz, Jr.’s unending contributions and arduous drop them off at New Life for work to save his tribe. In 2005, the Coyote the students to share with their Valley Band of Pomo Indians was on the verge families. of bankruptcy and the financial and spiritual Wal-Mart originally called leadership of the Tribe was drained. Refusing to Ukiah Valley Medical Center to Above, New Life faculty and students pose with the Easter Bunny. Below, soon to be New let his Tribe’s reputation, sovereignty and busi- be the recipient of this project Life Kindergartners, Andrew Ford and Miah Nelson show off there hand-painted Easter ness enterprise be placed in permanent jeopardy, and they had no children in bags stuffed with Wal-Mart goodies. Feliz was elected Tribal Chairman and began his their hospital. outreach, the smiles and joy it work to bring stabilization back to his Tribe. They made the suggestion to Feliz systematically reestablished tribal brought to our children is finances and completed a master plan for the contact New Life priceless,” said Tammy Scott, Preschool/Kindergarten. “We Tribe’s reservation that provides for the first director of New Life Preschool. time history safe drinking water, sewers and are so thrilled to give back to “We are rounding our 27th year other health and safety systems. our community and have the of providing experience in Feliz facilitated the expansion of the Tribe’s full support of our store man- safeguarding, educating and Shodakai Casino, working to complete an ager, Craig Davis,” said Rae spiritually supporting the fami- Environmental Impact Report and forming an Marie, new assistant manager. ly unit here at New Life and it historic Memorandum of Understanding with “I am having conversations makes me very proud that our Mendocino County. The MOU not only miti- with our local Native American friends at Ukiah Valley gates any impacts that the casino expansion Society to put together an edu- Medical Center thought of us might have but provides provisions that will cational day here at our store in to be the alternate recipients of benefit the entire County including law enforce- June and am thrilled to be Wal-Mart‚s generosity.” ment, fire protection, emergency services, traffic facilitating more events at our Parents interested in and air quality. store and around our communi- enrolling their children for the The Native American Finance Officers ty,” said Marie. fall session of pre-K through Association works to build the financial strength “I am so thrilled that Wal- Kindergarten should contact of tribal governments and their enterprises by Mart has a fund for community Scott at 463-0803. providing educational forums and resources, and provide a central source for the latest in financial management information and professional idea sharing. The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians is a Google to FCC: Open up TV white space for wi-fi 380 member tribe, which regained its federal By SCOTT MORRISON aren’t hooked up to satellite or cable services, mobile consumers to get access to the Internet recognition by the federal government in 1976. Dow Jones Newswires offer a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pro- on their mobile phones. The Tribe signed a tribal-state compact in SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones/AP) -- vide ubiquitous wireless broadband access to TV broadcasters oppose use of white space, August 2004 that was ratified by the State Less than a week after losing in the latest U.S. all Americans.” fearing such usage would cause interference Legislature and approved by the Secretary of the spectrum auction, Google Inc. has started In addition, opening up the spectrum would with television programming and could cause Interior in December 2004. The Tribe operates pitching its plan to use TV “white space” -- “enable much-needed competition to the problems with a federally mandated transition the Shodakai Casino in accordance with the unlicensed and unused airwaves -- to provide incumbent broadband service providers,” from analog to digital broadcasting signals terms of the August 2004 compact. wireless Internet. Whitt wrote. next year. But Google in its letter urged the The Tribe signed a Memorandum of In a letter to the Federal Communications It was not the first time that Google has FCC to adopt a series of overlapping tech- Understanding with Mendocino County in 2007, Commission released by Google on Monday, urged the FCC to open up television white nologies, including “spectrum sensing,” agreeing to pay in excess of $16 million over the the Internet search giant pressed the govern- space, but the Internet company’s public letter, designed to prevent signals from interfering life of the agreement, to mitigate any impacts of ment to open up the white space for unli- sent Friday, was notable given Google’s with each other. their casino expansion and providing for law censed use in hopes of enabling more wide- involvement in the just-ended 700MHz wire- Whitt said Google was not advocating any enforcement, fire protection, emergency ser- spread, affordable Internet access over the air- less spectrum auction. specific business model to develop the white vices, traffic and air quality. waves. Google was outbid by Verizon Wireless, space. He said there was enough unused spec- The Tribe has formed the Coyote Valley “As Google has pointed out previously, the but the Internet company had already con- trum for businesses to create a wide range of Community Outreach Program, which has given vinced the FCC to require the winner of a spe- in excess of $400,000 over the past 10 years to a vast majority of viable spectrum in this coun- cific portion of the spectrum to allow sub- options, such as building small peer-to-peer try simply goes unused, or else is grossly networks or even establishing an alternative variety of charitable organizations, including the scribers to use any compatible wireless device Redwood Valley Fire Department, the American underutilized,” Richard Whitt, Google’s they want. national wireless carrier. Washington telecom and media lawyer, wrote Whitt said he did not expect any changes to Cancer Society-Mendocino County, American Google is also developing mobile phone Red Cross-Ukiah, the Boys and Girls Club of in the letter. “Unlike other natural resources, software, known as Android, that several the status quo until after the United States there is no benefit to allowing this spectrum to shifts from analogue broadcasting to digital Ukiah and the California Highway Adoption device makers are using to power their Program. lie fallow.” upcoming handsets. TV in February 2009. He said consumer Google said the white space, located Google is betting that it can boost its online devices compatible with white space spectrum between channels 2 and 51 on TV sets that could be on the market as early as late 2009. What’s in a name? advertising business by making it easier for Help think up one and perhaps you’ll be the winner of a $100 cash prize for it. The Ukiah Main Street Program and the Calif. prosecutors indict 19 in mortgage fraud scheme Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce needs your help in coming up with a catchy title for By AARON C. DAVIS friends and members of his family, ballooning payments on Sometimes as many as five homes this year’s upcoming Christmas festivities. Associated Press Writer face up to 15 years behind bars. adjustable-rate and interest-only were refinanced in one family Yes, Christmas is nine months away, but plans SACRAMENTO -- Federal Head is in federal custody in loans, according to prosecutors. member’s name, according to the are already underway. prosecutors on Monday announced Southern California awaiting extra- The victims were not identified indictment. In recent years “Home for the Holidays” and indictments in a mortgage scheme dition to Sacramento and does not in the indictments, but Assistant The second indictment alleged “Small Town Christmas” have been associated they say victimized more than 100 yet have a lawyer, said U.S. U.S. Attorney Ellen Endrizzi said that when Head and other defen- with various events and festivities; with joint homeowners and siphoned off Attorney McGregor Scott. they ranged from first-time home dants needed more money to keep collaboration of the Chamber and Main Street nearly $13 million in home equity. Prosecutors said additional buyers to the elderly. the scheme afloat, they branched Program this past year, and combined efforts this Dozens of people in California indictments are likely as they con- About 90 percent lost their out nationwide, soliciting strangers year, the two organizations felt a new name was and elsewhere lost their homes in tinue investigating the brokers, homes, she said. Others were able through the Internet and using in order. the scam, which prosecutors said loan officers and banks that did to keep their homes but were left referrals from mortgage brokers to They’re looking for a phrase that captures the was led by Charles Head of La business with Head Financial with even more debt and credit identify additional victims, the essence of a Ukiah Christmas; something that Habra. He and 18 others face alle- Services. problems, she added. indictments said. conjures up the Spirit of the Holidays in a com- gations that they preyed on home- “The issue of mortgage fraud Usually victims had fallen into Head and others operated Web munity such as ours. owners who were struggling to has become a major national legal dire financial straights after sites, including So put on your thinking caps… send your make payments on adjustable-rate and economic problem,” Scott said adjustable mortgage rates reset at FundingForeclosure.com and ideas to the Ukiah Main Street Program or the and other mortgages. during a news conference much higher monthly payments. $30kperyear.com, that attracted Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce. Entries Under the scam, homeowners announcing the indictments. “We Sometimes, however, victims were people willing to let the defendants must be postmarked no later than May 3; mail facing foreclosure were promised here in the Central Valley of them to 200 South School Street Ukiah, 95482 lower house payments and even longtime homeowners with as use their names and credit histories or email them to umsp@ukiahmainstreetpro- California have experienced the much as $400,000 in home equity to buy homes. In exchange, these cash upfront to help pay bills if problem firsthand as record num- gram.org or [email protected] they agreed to add another name to that were convinced to go along buyers were paid thousands of dol- bers of homes go into foreclosure, their home’s title, prosecutors said. with the Head proposal after find- lars, but they soon began receiving Small and large biodiesel producers, dis- The victims were led to believe in large part due to fraudulent ing themselves unemployed or fac- notices that the mortgages were not activities.” tributors, various feedstock suppliers and farm- they were paying rent to the ing large medical bills, prosecutors being paid, the indictments said. ers will help lead the biodiesel industry with investor while they got their Scott said so-called “foreclosure said. Head and other defendants car- regards to sustainability says The National finances back in order, prosecutors rescue” schemes such as the one If there was a common theme ried out the scam under multiple Biodiesel Board its it announced the members of added. Head is accused of orchestrating among the victims, Endrizzi said, business names, including Creative its first Sustainability Task Force, including According to the unsealed compound problems stemming they were all “people who were Loans LLC and Dynasty Realty Kumar Plocher, President Yokayo Biofuels, Inc. indictments, Head and the others from lending practices that have desperate and seeing this as a last- Group, according to the indict- of Ukiah. actually used the scheme to switch put many families into homes they ditch effort and were counting on ments. The Sustainability Task Force will work to the names on the titles, take control could not afford to begin with, that,” she said. Scott O’Briant, special agent in ensure that the U.S. biodiesel industry continues of the homes, refinance them and Scott added. Head’s alleged scheme was charge of IRS Criminal to protect the environment, while producing jobs walk away with whatever equity In all, prosecutors said Head detailed in two indictments made Investigation, said the Head case and reducing dependence on foreign oil. homeowners had built up. defrauded 115 financially strapped public on Monday. should serve as a warning to home- “The potential impact of this task force is Head faces charges of money homeowners in 22 states of at least The first said the 33-year-old owners looking for a quick way out enormous,” said Plocher. “So far, the National laundering, mail fraud and conspir- $12.6 million. The fraud began in Head and other conspirators of mortgage problems. O’Briant Biodiesel Board has very effectively steered the acy. If convicted, he could be sen- 2004 as the red-hot housing market recruited friends and family mem- said homeowners should be wary national dialogue on biodiesel; when it wanted tenced to up to 20 years in prison. peaked and continued through bers to act as straw buyers for of any promises of new mortgages The other defendants, including his 2006 as homeowners began facing homes beginning in 2004. or lower monthly payments.. See COMMERCE, Page 5 4 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 FORUM Editor: K.C. Meadows, 468-3526 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected] Letters from our readers From the desk of ... Thank you To the Editor: The City of Ukiah Community Services Department would like to thank everyone ROBERT SAMUELSON who helped make this Youth Basketball Season a success. This continues to be a very successful and positive sports pro- gram for the Ukiah Valley youth. Participation in sports provides an oppor- tunity for healthy development physically and socially. We received about 1,000 reg- Hold the hysteria istrations this year, fielded 90 teams, and played more than 400 games. None of it would be possible without (for now) the generous donations from our sponsors. Regarding the economy, it’s hard not to notice this Most of the sponsorships came from our stark contrast: The “real economy” of spending, pro- fine local business, and we would like to duction and jobs -- though weakening -- is hardly in a encourage everyone to frequent their busi- state of collapse; but much of today’s semi-hysterical nesses whenever possible. commentary suggests that it is. Financial markets for The Ukiah Unified School District, stocks and bonds are described as being “in turmoil.” including the staffs at Eagle Peak, Ukiah People talk about a recession as if it were the second High, Yokayo, Nokomis, Oak Manor, coming of Genghis Khan. Some whisper the dreaded Pomolita, and Redwood Valley were all word “depression.” Meanwhile, Americans are expect- very helpful in providing their facilities ed to buy about 15 million vehicles in 2008; though for league practices and games. Also, down from 16.5 million in 2006, that’s still a lot. Coyote Valley Shodokai Tribal Council, There’s a disconnect between what people see Trinity School, Baechtal Grove Middle around them and what they’re told is happening. The School, Potter Valley School District, Sho- first is upsetting (rising gas prices, falling home prices, Ka-Wah, St. Mary’s Catholic School, and Other opinions fewer jobs) but reflects the normal reverses of a $14 Deep Valley Christian School donated trillion economy. The second (“panic,” “financial much needed time at their facilities. From around the nation meltdown”) suggests the onset of something cata- We would also like to thank all of the strophic and totally outside the experience of ordinary volunteer coaches and parents who dedi- San Jose Mercury News people. The economy, said The New York Times last cated their time and energy this season. week, may be on “the brink of the worst recession in a Without their contribution, this program Don’t let salmon go the way of the California grizzly generation” -- an ominous warning. would not be possible. Anglers are renowned for said it will review 46 possi- idea of putting money aside Perhaps, but so far the concrete evidence is scant. A In addition, everyone who refereed this their capacity to disagree. ble causes. to get them past down cycles recession is a noticeable period of declining output. year deserves our thanks. Refereeing is Bait or flies? Lakes or Salmon fishing brings in is a foreign concept in most Since World War II, there have been 10. On average, often a thankless task, but one that is streams? Trout or bass? So $4 billion to the state every communities. they’ve lasted 10 months, involved a peak monthly essential to the Youth Basketball program. it’s no surprise that there are year, so canceling this sea- Schwarzenegger, armed unemployment rate of 7.6 percent and resulted in a Triple S Camera, as usual, did a superb as many theories for the son will be painful. But with charts and graphs, on decline of economic output (gross domestic product) job with the team and individual pictures. cause of the Pacific Coast nobody wins if the chinook Monday pointed out the of 1.8 percent, reports Mark Zandi of Moody’s Again, thank you to everyone who salmon crisis as there are reach the point of no return. state’s financial problem: a Economy.com. If the two worst recessions (those of helped make this program a success this fishermen. For the Pacific Coast, the budget deficit that could top 1981-82 and 1973-75, with peak unemployment of year. All of your support is greatly appre- Here’s what we know: salmon is nearly as big an $14.5 billion. He wants to 10.8 percent and 9 percent) are excluded, the average ciated by us here in the Community After a record high run of icon as the grizzly, which create a rainy day fund that peak jobless rate is about 7 percent. Services Department and by the children 804,000 in 2002, only now can only be seen on would put money aside in No one doubts that the economy has slowed. Many who benefit from playing sports. 90,000 adult chinook, or California’s state flag. good financial times, only to economists think a recession has already started. Zandi Jake Burgess king salmon, returned to the We’ve learned a few things be used during economic is one. He forecasts peak unemployment of 6.1 percent City of Ukiah Sacramento River and its about the value of species emergencies. (present unemployment: 4.8 percent) and a GDP drop Sports Coordinator tributaries to spawn last since the grizzlies vanished. The governor’s budget of 0.4 percent. If that comes true, the recession of 2008 year. The fishery council needs a stabilization act will need would actually be milder than the average postwar DA could do better job That alarming drop-off free hand to manage the voter approval, which is why recession and milder than the last two, those of 1990- means the federal Pacific salmon’s return to the rivers. he is touring the state 91 and 2001. To the Editor: Fishery Management explaining the financial Broadly speaking, the story is similar for stocks. So I was present the day the District Council has to halt salmon The Fresno Bee problems facing state and far, their weakness is unexceptional. A standard defin- Attorney’s office dropped the charges fishing along the California local governments. We need ition of a “bear market” is a drop of 20 percent or against Laura Hamburg. While sitting in and Oregon coasts this year. Budget crisis: Locals a long-range fix to the bud- more. Last week, the market was at times close to that. the courtroom after the decision, I noticed The next step will be must bite a very dif- get mess, but it will take a Declines would have to get much worse to qualify as a couple who were beginning their prelim- more complicated: working ficult bullet combination of cuts and rev- momentous. Since 1936, there have been 11 bear mar- inary hearing for cultivation and cultiva- with the fishing industry, enue increases to get past the kets as measured by the Standard & Poor’s index of tion with intent to sell. I had not read environmentalists, farmers Gov. Arnold current crisis. 500 stocks, says Howard Silverblatt of S&P. On aver- about this case in the paper, so I stayed to and water control agencies Schwarzenegger was in We also are concerned age, they’ve lasted 20 months and involved a decline listen. to restore the teeming Fresno explaining his plan to about the impact that pro- of 34 percent. One was 60 percent (1937-42) and two When the state opened the hearing, they salmon runs that have been a reform the state budget posed cuts will have on local were nearly 50 percent (1973-74 and 2000-02, the last stated that the defendants were growing California hallmark for cen- process, but the conversation agencies. But the people being the “tech bubble”). 137 plants, approximately 10,000 grams turies. from local elected officials elected to office must get Some causes of the present hysteria are familiar: of marijuana were found along with cash This isn’t the first time was mostly about how the past their hand-wringing and media hype; political finger-pointing -- always given and a pay/owe sheet. Wow! Sounds like a the state has seen a drop-off: trickle-down aspects of gov- develop strategies to make to exaggeration; and whining from Wall Street types. big bust. Until the defense began to ques- 1992 had the worst salmon ernment financing will hurt the best of these tough times. But there’s also another large cause: disagreement tion the State’s expert witness. The deputy run since tracking began. their agencies. Sanger Mayor Mike over whether the economy is highly unstable or from the major crimes task force testified But that collapse was attrib- This exchange was a Montelongo spoke for many, whether business cycles are mostly self-correcting. under direct examination that they seized uted to five consecutive vivid illustration of how telling the governor that “This argument is as old as economics,” says eco- approximately 10,000 grams of marijuana, drought years, which low- government officials are ill- funding reductions will hurt nomic historian Barry Eichengreen of the University then stated there was approximately 905 ered the flow of California’s prepared to handle a finan- his community’s battle of California, Berkeley. “There is no more consensus grams of shake. Upon further testimony as rivers. The rains returned the cial crisis. They didn’t want against crime. (now) than there was 70 years ago.” Those who think well as evidence listed on the return from following year, and the pop- to talk about budget reforms, Schwarzenegger was sym- the economy is highly unstable talk now of an alarm- the search warrant, the total dried marijua- ulation rebounded. but only about how funding pathetic, but he offered a ing “negative feedback loop” -- a “vicious circle” to na flowers weighed only 3 pound 2 The most widely held the- cuts will hurt their commu- dose of reality to the conver- most people. Housing prices fall, creating more fore- ounces. The pay/owe sheet was not found, ory for the current decline is nities. That may be true, but sation. closures; losses on mortgages increase, eroding the and the amount of cash that was present that a shift in ocean condi- that does not change the “It’s horrible, terrible” to capital of banks and causing them to curtail lending -- was $1,426. The defendants had 11 patient tions has harmed the reality that they will get less cut funds for law enforce- which weakens the economy, depresses housing prices notes, 3 pounds, 2 ounces of dried salmon’s food supply. If the money. Their focus must ment and fighting gangs, he and causes more foreclosures and losses. Just as in the processed marijuana, and no pay/owe change is cyclical, the change from the “sky is said. “But you can’t give Depression, a crippled financial system spreads the sheet. Judge Brown dismissed the case at salmon run could increase falling” to how best to serve people more money than slump. Only forceful government intervention can the preliminary hearing because he didn’t on its own when the currents their constituents in this time you have, so I have to make break the downward spiral. feel the case would hold up at trial. change again. of declining revenue. the cuts.” Not necessarily, if most markets self-correct. As This is an example of a case that was But many fishermen Unfortunately, most may- It’s time for our elected housing prices fall, more buyers come into the market; not reported in the papers, no high profile believe that deteriorating ors, council members and officials to go into this bud- sales and construction revive. If inventories get too defendants with “daddy’s get out of jail conditions in the supervisors aren’t pro- get cycle with realistic high, production slows and surpluses are sold; then free” card as some readers have portrayed Sacramento-San Joaquin grammed to spend less, and expectations. Everyone production accelerates. If consumers or businesses are other defendants to have. I understand that Delta are contributing to the we are seeing that now in knows there will be less overindebted, they reduce spending to repay loans; law enforcement, upon arriving at the problem, or that pollution on this debate over government money available, so let’s spending speeds up when debt burdens drop. scene, needs to make a decision at the a broad scale is destroying finances. The long-term stop complaining about the Government can help smooth business cycles and pre- time. The State, however, should have the run. Other theories problem is that in good obvious and begin dealing vent financial panics. But if it’s too aggressive, it may done a better job investigating this case abound. The fishery man- financial times, government with the financial problems make matters worse. That occurred in the 1970s when instead of taking the written report from a agement council has already agencies will spend all the in a straightforward way. easy credit created double-digit inflation -- and then cop and going ahead with a case. If the money that’s available. The required harsh recessions to suppress it. DA would spend more time looking deep- Hardly anyone adheres rigidly to either view but er into a case rather than flying by the seat many favor one or the other. That explains why today’s of their pants, we could save a lot of court WHERE TO WRITE situation seems so threatening to some and less so to time as well as money. others. Jeanette Bogue President George Bush: The White www.house.gov/write rep The Great Depression doesn’t settle the issue. True, Ukiah House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washing- Assemblywoman Patty Berg: State massive bank failures converted an ordinary recession ton, D.C. 20500; (202) 456-1111, FAX into a calamity; but it’s also true that government pol- LETTER POLICY Assembly District 1, Capitol, Rm. 4146, icy -- excessive rigidity by the Federal Reserve -- actu- (202)456-2461. Sacramento, 95814. (916) 319-2001; ally aggravated the banking collapse. Still, economic The Daily Journal welcomes letters to the Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- Berg's Ukiah field representative is Ruth editor. All letters must include a clear name, conditions in the 1930s (average unemployment: 18 signature, return address and phone number. ger: State Capitol, Sacramento, 95814. Valenzuela. Ukiah office located at 311 N. percent) were so different from today’s that casual ref- .We publish most of the letters we receive, (916) 445-2841; FAX (916)445-4633 State St, Ukiah, 95482, 463-5770. The erences to “depression” amount to fear-mongering. If catastrophe strikes, it will probably result from some- but we cannot guarantee publication. Names Sen. Barbara Boxer: 112 Hart Sen- office’s fax number is 463-5773. For email will not be withheld for any reason. If we thing we don’t now know or we haven’t yet imagined. are aware that you are connected to a local ate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; go to web site: assembly.ca.gov/Berg organization or are an elected official writ- (202)224-3553; San Francisco, (415) 403- Senator Pat Wiggins: State Senate Robert Samelson explores political, economic and social issues for the Washington Post Writer’s Group. ing about the organization or body on which 0100 FAX (415) 956-6701 District 2, Capitol Building, Room 5100, you serve, that will be included in your sig- nature. If you want to make it clear you are Sen. Dianne Feinstein: 331 Hart Sacramento, 95814. 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respect for all employees, develops great lead- Commerce ers, and actively supports the community, Beware secretive ‘advisers’ among other key attributes. The rigorous selec- Q: Since our childhood, our tionships under these circum- Continued from Page 3 tion process includes a review of applications parents have been very secre- stances. by an independent panel of seasoned business tax incentives, it went to Washington and got professionals, a comprehensive employee sur- tive about their finances to the Taking the NextStep: them. Now, armed with the economic and leg- point of hiding their check- While Dad may be vulnerable, islative presence that it has earned in recent vey, and research on each nominee. books. Neither ever had a cred- he does not appear to be inca- years, the NBB has a chance to address the The “Companies That Care” Honor Roll is it card. While Dad worked, pacitated, and for this reason, serious challenge of environmental steward- announced annually on the third Thursday of Mom kept the three children you will not be able to be ship. To be able to help determine the ecologi- March in conjunction with the annual launch and family finances straight. appointed as his conservator or cal legacy that biodiesel leaves in this country of CAREDAYS, a month-long, national initia- Since Mom’s death two years guardian. Therefore, we sug- and the world is a huge responsibility that I tive to engage individuals and employers in ago, Dad, now 84, has allowed gest the following: 1) Try to feel privileged to take on.” activities addressing a significant societal a deacon at his church, who is check out the financial adviser. The Task Force will oversee the develop- issue. also a financial adviser, to han- Next steps With whom is he affiliated? Is ment and implementation of a comprehensive Here are the latest recalls from dle his finances. Dad won’t By Jan Warner and Jan Collins he a registered investment sustainability roadmap for the U.S. biodiesel share anything with me or my adviser? Find out whether he industry that will attempt to: Recalls.org which gleans them from various two sisters except to tell us that has no money, so my husband holds insurance and/or securi- • Quantify and maximize the environmental federal and state agencies. For more informa- his “financial adviser” calls and I are basically supporting ties licenses and has had com- and social benefits of biodiesel tion on any of them, go to www.recalls.org. daily and takes Dad out to eat. him. We have run out of ideas plaints lodged against him. • Ensure that biodiesel produced and sold in MAGNETIC ACTION FIGURES: MEGA None of us has ever been intro- but are very concerned. Does he have a criminal the U.S. comes from sustainable resources Brands America Inc. is recalling MagnaMan duced to this man, despite his A: As you should be! The record? If he is not a Registered • Ensure the best environmental and safety Magnetic Toy Figures sold nationwide from close relationship with our situation here is a recipe for Investment Adviser, he may be practices are followed in the production of January 2005 to December 2007. Small mag- father. disaster -- that is, if disaster a broker, and you can check nets inside the figures can detach. Magnets them out at FINRA, the largest biodiesel As the closest child in prox- hasn’t already clobbered Dad’s • Develop mechanisms to encourage respon- found by young children can be swallowed or imity, it has always been the finances. 1) Daily contact with nongovernmental regulator for aspirated. all U.S. securities firms. 2) Go sible use of the world’s resources plan that Dad’s care would be a client by a financial adviser, • Discourage the use of non-sustainable MEGA MAGNETIC TOYS: MEGA Brands my responsibility if he had coupled with dinners out, is to the probate or surrogate America Inc. is recalling Magtastik and court where your mother’s agriculture practices worldwide in biodiesel problems -- or so I thought. most unusual and may well production. Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys sold When he recently began falling connote undue influence; 2) a estate was probated and get nationwide from January 2005 to December and having trouble living financial adviser also being a copies of the estate inventories, 2007. Magnets in the small flexible parts of the which should show you what The Nature Tourism Coalition and the alone, he refused to allow me to church deacon smells to high Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, are animals, vehicles and building sets can detach. your mother owned when she Magnets found by young children can be swal- do anything, calling instead his heaven, based on the quasifidu- died -- her life insurance, etc. hosting a one-day workshop, “Making Nature adviser. I tried to talk to Dad’s ciary responsibility; 3) no state- Your Business.” It will be an interactive meet- lowed or aspirated. These records should give you JOURNALS AND CALENDARS: physician, but I and all of my ments being sent to your Dad is some ideas about what your ing for businesses, organizations and individu- siblings had been blocked by unheard of; and 4) telling your father started with financially als interested in starting or expanding respon- Galison/Mudpuppy is recalling Wire-O Bound Dad, who entrusted health father not to discuss finances when your mother died. 3) Try sible nature-based enterprises. Journals and Calendars sold nationwide from decisions to his adviser. with children, lawyers or any- to have a have a heart-to-heart You’ll learn how you can fulfill the needs of August 2003 to December 2007. The paint on I finally got Dad to a lawyer one else is outrageous since talk with your father about your nature travelers and protect the character of the metal spiral bindings of the journals con- to try to reverse the powers of financial issues are tied closely concerns. 4) Consider reporting Mendocino County's unique environment. tains excessive levels of lead. attorney, but he refused to pro- to long-term-care planning. your concerns to your local The workshop is April 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 RUG WARMERS: WarmlyYours is recall- vide the lawyer with any infor- These warning signs, coupled adult protective services p.m., in the Ukiah Conference Center. ing Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers mation about his finances, not with Dad’s giving his financial agency, as it appears that your Workshop fee is $25. For more information sold nationwide.The rug warmer’s cord can even his income, and refused to adviser the responsibility over father, a vulnerable adult, may and to register call 462-4705. come loose from the plug and cause sparks or sign anything. When the life-and-death decisions, are have been taken advantage of flames, posing a fire hazard. lawyer told Dad that he would downright frightening. by an unscrupulous predator. Umpqua Bank has been named to the TOASTERS: Salton Inc. is recalling like to speak with Dad’s advis- While everyone is entitled to To get links where you can 2008 “Companies That Care” Honor Roll. The Electric Toasters sold nationwide from January er, Dad refused and walked out privacy in his/her financial check on an adviser or broker, Center for Companies That Care, a national, 2000 to December 2007. The toaster can turn of the office. He later told me dealings, and while we under- go to www.nextsteps.net. not-for-profit organization, recognizes and cel- on without bread in the slots and ignite items that his financial adviser had stand your father’s desire to Jan Warner is a member of ebrates organizations that provide a thriving placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. told him not to tell the lawyer, keep these matters private, the National Academy of Elder work environment for employees and are com- PROGRESS LIGHTING FIXTURES: or for that matter, anyone, any- when elderly people reach the Law Attorneys and has been mitted to community service. Umpqua Bank is Progress Lighting is recalling Progress thing about what he owned point that they must depend on practicing law for more than one of 41 companies from around the nation to Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures sold because they would try to take others for their care, it is time 30 years. Jan Collins is editor appear on this year’s Honor Roll and is the nationwide from January 2007 to November it away from him and put him for them to be open and share of the Business and Economic only Oregon-based company on the list. 2007. A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to in a nursing home. He has information in case the Review published by the Umpqua has a branch on South State Street in the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the become more paranoid and unthinkable -- incapacity -- University of South Carolina Ukiah. fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. secretive about his finances. occurs. and a special correspondent The 2008 Companies That Care Honor Roll TOY PUZZLE VEHICLE SETS: QVC is We have never seen a statement Financial advisers and oth- for The Economist. You can includes large, medium and small, public and recalling Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets sold exclu- from the financial adviser come ers in whom the elderly place learn more information about private, for-profit and not-for-profit U.S.-based sively by QVC from September 2002 to to the house in the mail, and he their trust should foster and elder care law and write to the companies in diverse industries across 18 December 2007. Surface paints on the puzzle has no other mailing address. encourage -- not discourage authors on states. Each of the organizations sustains a pieces and components contain excessive lev- Dad always complains that he and denigrate -- family rela- http://www.nextsteps.net. work environment founded on dignity and els of lead. Lawyer: Fired newspaper workers should be reinstated By RYAN NAKASHIMA biased reporting and disloyalty. McCaw said those who quit reinstating the employees would previous two firings by hanging rules on the recommendations AP Business Writer The News-Press is owned by were upset they could no longer “infringe on the First a sign over a freeway pedestrian of the administrative law judge/ LOS ANGELES -- A federal Ampersand Publishing LLC, inject their personal opinions Amendment rights of Ms. bridge that read “Cancel Your The board, however, current- labor lawyer argued Monday which is headed by Wendy into the newspaper’s coverage. McCaw as the publisher” to Newspaper Today!” ly has only two members. Three that eight workers fired from the McCaw. Newsroom employees voted control the content of her paper. Wyllie argued that McCaw appointees of President Bush Santa Barbara News-Press Wilson heard two hours of to form a union in September McCaw and other newspaper would still have the right to edit have not yet been approved by should be put back on the job arguments but didn’t make an 2006. 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LOCAL UKIAH 2 | RANCHO COTATE 1 CALENDAR Hall stellar again as Wildcats out-claw Cougars for 1st place By BOB MURDOCK in first place with a 7-1 record after going into This week: Special to The Daily Journal Rancho Cotate and beating the Cougars 2-1 to • Thurs.-Sat., UHS softball in Wow, Hall has it all. A complete game 2-1 take sole possession of first place in the North Ukiah Tourney winner, where he gave up just three hits, no Bay League all while riding the arm of this • Thurs., Mendocino baseball vs. Napa Valey, 2:30 p.m. earned runs while striking out four and picking man child. Come and see for yourself the next a runner off of first base to improve his record time the Wildcats are in town. • Sat., Mendocino baseball @ Marin, 1 p.m. to 5-0 on the year. Behind every good pitcher is a strong He’s pitched 32 innings with an earned run defense and Matt’s supporting cast has played average under one and only two walks -- sound stellar defense all year long. Ukiah is extreme- like Cy Young? ly strong up the middle with Tony Crudo at COMMUNITY Baseball fans, this young man is none other short and Gabe Ott playing second and Alex than Ukiah’s own Sophomore sensation Matt Delgado holding down centerfield. DIGEST Hall. The corners are solid as well with two turf With the poise of a marine and control of burners in left (Cameron Orsi) and right (Eric multiple Cy Young award-winner Greg McBurney) to go along with solid play by photo courtesy UHS baseball UHS boys soccer Maddux, the Ukiah Wildcats find themselves Wildcats pitcher Matt Hall continued his excellent coach opening See WILDCATS, Page 8 start to the season last Tuesday against Rancho.

There is an immediate opening for the Ukiah boys’ varsity soccer head coach position. All interested MENDOCINO 10 | YUBA 8 MAVS 103 | applicants should apply at the UUSD Personnel Office, 925 N. CLIPPERS 90 State St. Position is open until filled. Contact Christy Melvin at 463- Howard puts 5253 ext. 1050 for more informa- tion. Eagles snap skid on Nowitzki- Girls Indoor Soccer like surge, Girls indoor soccer is being held at Skate City every Sunday from lifting Mavs 5-7 p.m. This is an open gym format. By JAIME ARON Bring indoor shoes and shin- Associated Press guards. If you have questions call DALLAS — Josh Howard Andy Hendry at 463-2488 after 6 p.m. took over a tight game mid- way through the third quarter, Ukiah Babe Ruth carrying the Dallas Mavericks coaches needed past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-90 on Tuesday night in The new Ukiah Babe Ruth their first game since losing league is in need of coaches . To Dirk Nowitzki to injury. apply visit the website at www.leaguelineup.com/ukiah- Dallas, which had lost baberuth or call Kris at 468-3800 three straight, led only 60-58 or Linda at 463-0944 for ques- when Howard got rolling. tions. Tryouts begin April 5th. Howard scored 20 of the Mavericks’ next 26 points, SULL umpires and putting them up by 16 early in scorekeepers needed the fourth quarter. He finished with 32 points, easily his most The South Little League of Ukiah since Jason Kidd arrived. is in need of umpires and score- Erick Dampier also keepers. Contact Tim Schmareke stepped up for Dallas, scoring with South Ukiah Little League at 367-1070. 19 points and matching his season high with 17 rebounds. Adult Softball Leagues Jerry Stackhouse scored 20 and Kidd had 10 points, eight Registration for men’s and assists and six rebounds. women’s softball leagues are now The Mavericks need all the open. An informational meeting will be contributions they can get held at 6:30 p.m. on March 20th at with Nowitzki, the team’s top The Pub in Ukiah. scorer and rebounder, out League play is scheduled to begin in early May. with a sprained left knee and Team fees are $450 for the spon- ankle. The team is tightlipped sor fee and individual fee of $30 about a return date, but the for those without a team (make checks payable to City of Ukiah). reigning MVP is likely to The priority placement deadline miss most of the remaining for returning teams is March 21st games, jeopardizing Dallas’ and the final deadline is April 11th. Register early, space is limited. playoff chances. The Mavericks (45-26) are Jeff Trouette/The Daily Journal Select Soccer Pumas seventh in the West, two Mendocino Eagles’ shortstop T.J. Elwell watches the flight of his ball during Tuesday’s game with Yuba games ahead of Golden State College. Elwell hit a two-run homer to help the Eagles edge Yuba, 10-8. UVYSL is holding the and 2 1/2 ahead of Denver — Competitive Soccer Team Tryouts the two teams they play next, the weekend of April 5-6 and the both on the road. The Mavs week of April 7-11. By ANTHONY DION insurance run in their half of the inning to Eagles offense did just that. Elwell hit a Tryout times and info as follows: The Daily Journal give closer Lynn Hayes a bit of breathing two-run homer to give his team the lead improved to 10-0 against U10 B/G: 4/5-6 1-3 p.m. 4/7 5:30 Head Coach Matt Gordon and his room. when Scaturro exited the game. teams with losing records -7:30 p.m. since adding Kidd, but are 0-8 U12 B/ U12-13 G: 4/5-6 11 a.m.- Mendocino College Eagles returned The lead provided Hayes with enough The 49ers weren’t about to make snap- 1 p.m. 4/8 5:30- 7:30 p.m. home Tuesday where a matchup with oxygen space as he shut Yuba down to ping the skid easy for the Eagles. They against teams with winning U14 B/G: 4/5-6 9-11 a.m. 4/9 Yuba awaited them after a two-game road notch his fifth save of the season. battled back as the Eagles went to their records. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Clippers lost their U16 B/U19 G: 4/5-6 3-5 p.m. 4/10 trip Oakland. “We did a good job of small gaming bullpen in the seventh to close out the %:30-7:30 p.m. The Eagles had to be hoping that a lit- them,” said Gordon. “Getting the timely game and eventually tied the score at eighth straight, but at least tle home cooking and the friendly con- hits, executing the hit and run and getting seven. they have something to look Please visit our website at fines of their home ballpark would the bunts down when we needed them.” But then Jackson came through with forward to as former All-Star www.uvysl.org or call our hotline at 467-9797 for more information. reverse a five-game losing skid. Mendocino (4-7) came out a bit flat, his single in the bottom of the inning and Elton Brand said before the Whether any of that mattered remains perhaps still feeling the effects of their Mendo had the lead for good. Scaturro game he expects to return for UHS Varsity & JV to be discovered, regardless the Eagles long winning drought as they fell behind got the win and so did the Eagles who as many as the final eight Cheeleading and won the first of a two-game homestand 3-0 after the first inning of play. desperately needed to get back in the left- games. He’s been out all sea- Mascot Tryouts by defeating Yuba College 10-8. Tyler Scaturro got the start for the hand column. son recovering from a torn The two teams were deadlocked at Eagles and was jumped on by the 49ers Mendocino will hope to start a win- Achilles’ tendon. Guys, it’s not just for girls. Can seven apiece when Devin Jackson hit a for three runs in the top half of the first ning streak as they continue playing on Corey Maggette led Los you lift 100 lbs over your head? two-run single with two outs in the sev- inning. Scaturro settled in nicely after their home field Thursday versus Napa Angeles with 21 points before Those guys who have little cheer enth inning to give the Eagles a 9-7 lead. that, however, throwing five scoreless Valley at 2:30 p.m. before heading off experience but show potential by fouling out. Tim Thomas had being strong and athletic should Yuba would answer back with a run in frames thru six as his team climbed back back on the road to Kentfield to take on come to tryouts. the eighth inning but Mendo gave them a into the contest. Marin. The 2008-09 football and basket- taste of their own medicine, scoring an Thanks to shortstop T.J. Elwell, the See CLIPPERS, Page 8 ball cheer and mascot tryouts will be held on April 7th from 5-7:30 p.m. and April 8-10 from 5-7 p.m. in the UHS gym. You must attend all 4 nights and a parent or RACING | UKIAH SPEEDWAY guardian must attend an informa- tion meeting on 4/7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ukiah Speedway gearing up for 2008 season All students that attend tryouts must bring a copy of their current For The Daily Journal Vintage Midgets and Nostalgic Cars. Hill Challenge Series” perpetual tro- core racing. Two barrel, four barrel, report card and must have a GPA of at least 2.0. What’s new and exciting for 2008? Due to the loss of the King of the phy. This six foot tall trophy will be open comp or crate motor, if you have For more info see cheer packet What a great question to be asked! Hill Challenge Series between Ukiah the champions to show off for one it come and race it. Modifieds will be or contact Tami @ 621-3211 or Kelly @ 621-1478. Ukiah Speedway has many plans and and Lakeport Speedway, Ukiah year. It will be replaced with a plaque the feature in our Tri-Holiday improvements in the works for the Speedway has elected to continue its at the end of the following year so the Extravaganza, starting with Memorial Ukiah Lions 2008 race season. part in hopes the series will return in next Champion’s name can be added Day weekend and $1000 to win, fol- Cheerleader Signups Fast paced action from the the future and have a “Bomber King of and it can be passed along. lowed by 4th & 5th of July Modifieds madness to the roaring the Hill Challenge Series”. The sched- New for 2008 the bombers will be Firecracker 100 featuring twin 50 laps This is for cheer only. April 1st from 5:30-7:00 pm at thunder of the North State Challenge ule includes a seven race miniseries running on a 7” Goodyear tire, the mains $1000 to win and fireworks to Rosie's Pizza. Series, along with the zippy Legends from April 5th thru September 13th. same tire Lakeport, Shasta, and Eureka follow, the Finale will be Labor Day The cheerleader must be 7 by 8/1/08 and no older than 15 on of the Pacific, the 11 second BCRA These seven races will be open to all are currently using. We are trying to weekend crowning the Tri-Holiday 7/31/08. Midgets, and best of all the bashing bombers. We will have additional bring all cars together under one com- Champion and $1000 to win the main We are discouraging late sign ups. Please sign up this night. and bumping Bombers. staffing and tech on hand to keep the mon set of rules. Bombers will still be event. As a thank you we have No cost to join. If you have any We encourage all the youngsters to cars inline and working together. on the designated restrictor plate. increased the purse. Every Modified is questions please contact Stephanie 485-8848 come check out their friends and class- There are a few added bonuses to Another bonus for the bombers will guaranteed $150 to start the main mates in the fast evolving division of these races, along with getting in free be getting a payout on a regular basis. event. Coed Basketball the Bandolero’s. Coming back for a (driver and passenger) as long as you As long as you are a member and Randy Larsen with Larsen Race Tourney second year will be the fast and unre- are a member of NSRA or NCRA all raced the previous race driver and pas- Products has been invited to service stricted Bonus Bombers. The participants will be paid. senger will get in at no charge and will the race track. He will have many parts There will be a Coed Basketball Speedway welcome’s Westcar, the All drivers are encouraged to check receive a payback to help offset the for sale at the race track along with the tourney held at Mendocino College on April 25th & 26th spon- Thunder Roadsters, Pro 4 Modifieds, out the payout on the auto’s page of rising cost of fuel. fuel, tires and restrictor plates. Also sored by AIA. Entry fee is $200. Monster Trucks, Mudd Boggs, and the website www.ukiahspeedway.com. Modified madness. Ukiah the tire machine will be available at no For info contact Nikcole Whipple at 391-2526. two Enduros to add to the action. For The drivers will be racing for the brag- Speedway has elected to remove the you old timers on the schedule are the ging rights of the “Bomber King of the restrictor plate and go back to hard See SPEEDWAY, Page 8 THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 – 7 MLB | SEASON OPENER A’s rough up Dice-K, but the winning Street is closed By HOWARD ULMAN Then, in the 10th, Julio Lugo reached happen in that situation. You can’t get out Associated Press on an infield single leading off, Dustin like that. It’s not a trade-a-run situation. I TOKYO — Boston, Japan, it doesn’t Pedroia sacrificed and David Ortiz was thought the throw was going home, but matter: Manny Ramirez strikes a winning intentionally walked with two outs. that was a mistake. Bad baserunning on pose for the Boston Red Sox. Ramirez hit a drive to deep center and my part.” In the earliest major league opener, the was sure it would be a home run. It was- After a pair of singles, Kurt Suzuki hit Red Sox started their World Series title n’t, and he had to hustle to make it to sec- a game-ending groundout, giving defense with a signature Manny moment. Papelbon the save and sealing the win for Ramirez stood frozen in the batter’s Hideki Okajima (1-0), who used to pitch box, admiring his 10th-inning drive to in the Tokyo Dome for the Yomiuri center field off Huston Street, thinking it ON TAP Giants. would be a three-run homer. Instead, the Athletics (Harden 0-0) Matsuzaka allowed a pair of first- ball bounced off the wall for his second vs. Red Sox (Lester 0-0) inning runs, one on a homer by Mark two-run double, good enough to lift the TODAY, 3:05 a.m. Ellis. The right-hander struck out six and Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 6-5 walked five in five innings but allowed on Tuesday night. only two hits. Daisuke Matsuzaka excited fans at the ond. The crowd was loud, but not nearly as start, and Ramirez at the finish. Just Manny being Manny. loud as the regular noise level at Fenway. “Ultimately, it was a great ballgame,” He learned when he got to the ballpark Fans pounded drums, flashed cameras Matsuzaka said through a translator. “I that he couldn’t use the red-barreled bat and gawked at Dice-K’s wildness. hope people got a chance to enjoy it he planned on using because it would dis- “Given the opportunity to start on live.” tract pitchers. So he got some new bats in opening day, I did feel a little nervous A crowd of 44,628, including fans Tokyo. and a little excited and that might have from Boston, cheered at the Tokyo “Maybe if I used my American bat that shown,” said Matsuzaka, who signed a Dome, which hosted baseball’s opener ball maybe would have gone,” he said. “I $52 million, six-year contract with for the third time in nine years. It was thought I hit it good. I couldn’t use my Boston before last season after eight 6:10 a.m. back in Boston when the season bat because it wasn’t legal. Thank God I years with the Seibu Lions. “I’d like to began, and organizers tried to make it feel got some Japanese wood that I could apologize to all the fans who turned out like Fenway Park by playing “Sweet use.” and wanted to see me go deep in the Caroline” after the last out. Oakland manager Bob Geren made the game.” Ramirez, starting the final guaranteed key decision to walk Ortiz. The teams were set to play again season of his eight-year contract, hit a “They’re both great hitters and you Wednesday, with Oakland’s Rich Harden tying, two-run double in the sixth inning, have to pick one or the other,” Geren pitching against Jon Lester. and rookie Brandon Moss hit an RBI sin- said. “He got 0-2 and then got a pitch Notes: Ramirez was presented with an gle that gave Boston a 3-2 lead and over the plate and Ramirez took it deep.” oversized check for 1,000,000 yen (about chased Oakland starter Joe Blanton. Jonathan Papelbon took the mound to $10,000) for being MVP of the game and Matsuzaka, pitching in Japan for the his “Wild Thing” theme in the bottom smiled as he held it up on a stage placed first time since joining the Red Sox last half, but was hardly intimidating. He near the mound. He also gets a color laser season, left after five wild innings and 95 walked Daric Barton leading off and gave printer. ... Pregame ceremonies included pitches, and Jack Hannahan’s two-run up a one-out RBI double to Emil Brown, a band playing “The Stars and Stripes homer off Kyle Snyder put Oakland who was tagged out in a rundown Forever” and opera singer Michie ahead 4-3 in the sixth. Moss, playing between second and third. Nakamaru singing the Japanese national because J.D. Drew hurt his back in bat- “I made a mistake,” Brown was quot- anthem in a red dress with a long train. ting practice, hit a solo homer in the ninth ed as saying by the San Francisco off Street (0-1). Chronicle. “What I was thinking didn’t

MLB | GIANTS Giants outfielder Rowand leaves game after getting hit by pitch; Frandsen to have surgery SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) for him. of home runs and 10 RBIs. happen. I don’t know if there — Giants outfielder Aaron “I’m all right. It’s just a He’s expected to play in was anything we could have Rowand left San Francisco’s shin burger,” Rowand said. Wednesday’s game at Fresno. done to prevent it.” game against the Chicago “My left leg got out of the Meanwhile, infielder Kevin The date of the surgery has Cubs on Tuesday with a lower way quick enough but my Frandsen will undergo surgery not been set, though it will right leg contusion after get- right leg didn’t.” to repair his ruptured left take place in San Francisco. ting hit by a pitch from Rich Said Hill: “You don’t want Achilles’ tendon after an MRI Frandsen plans to accompany Hill during the third inning. to see anything like that, espe- on Tuesday revealed the the team to Fresno for Rowand was hit on his cially in spring training. extent of the injury. Thursday’s game. right shin. He fell to the That’s not what I want to hap- Frandsen injured the “I’m disappointed but it’s ground and stayed there for a pen.” Achilles’ running the bases in part of what we do as ath- minute before Giants head Rowand, the Giants’ a minor league game on letes,” Frandsen said. trainer Dave Groeschner biggest free agent signing dur- Monday. “Injuries happen, and it’s helped him to his feet. He ing the offseason, singled in “It felt great while I was unfortunate for what I was walked off the field under his his first at-bat and is hitting playing,” Frandsen said. “It hoping to do this year.” own power. Fred Lewis ran .321 on the spring with a pair just happened. It was bound to

NCAA TOURNAMENT | UCLA UCLA squeaking by during 12-game winning streak By BETH HARRIS when Josh Shipp blocked Shipp is under the micro- Mbah a Moute to start Associated Press Donald Sloan’s shot in the scope for more than his game- Thursday. The coach has said LOS ANGELES — UCLA lane in the closing seconds. saving block. He was score- the Bruins can’t win without seems to know only two ways A newspaper photo the next less in 37 minutes against the him. to win these days — blowouts day showed Shipp’s left hand Aggies, continuing a slump “Luc is that one piece that or squeakers. Five of the top- on Sloan’s right wrist, but no that included an 0-for-20 every team needs,” Collison seeded Bruins’ last eight wins foul was called. stretch from 3-point range ear- said. “When he gets healthy, have been by three points or “Doesn’t matter now, the lier this month. The junior for- it’s going to open us up even less, another came after they game’s over, we’re moving ward averages 12.8 points. more. Teams aren’t going to forced overtime and two were on,” a smiling Shipp said. “He knows what he needs focus so much on Josh coming double-digit routs. Initially, freshman Kevin to do and I don’t think he off screens or Kevin or They might want to find Love was given credit for the should feel any extra pres- Russell or myself driving, another way, with tougher block. He thought Shipp made sure,” Love said. “He’s been they’re gong to have to teams looming on their path to a clean block, then he saw the here twice, so he knows what respect Luc. When Luc gets a third consecutive Final Four. photo. he’s doing.” healthy and starts knocking Winners of 12 straight, the “I saw the hand on the wrist The Bruins got a combined down those shots, which we Bruins (33-3) play 12th-seed- and that’s tough to say, but 40 points from Collison and know he can, it’s going to be a ed Western Kentucky (29-6) hey, it was the ref’s call and Love, while Shipp, Westbrook different story for us.” Thursday night in the NCAA luckily the NCAA can’t look and Luc Richard Mbah a What kind of ending the tournament regional semifi- back on that,” he said, refer- Moute totaled seven points Bruins create for themselves nals in Phoenix. ring to UCLA’s last basket among them. The trio was remains to be seen. But Love “We are skating on thin ice, that was taken away the next scoreless in the first half. knows what the expectations but we’re winning these day, which changed the final Mbah a Moute returned are at a school with 11 nation- games,” point guard Darren score. against A&M after missing al championships and 96 Collison said Tuesday. “We Shipp doesn’t see the two games because of a NCAA tournament victories, don’t want to continue to have Bruins benefiting from any sprained left ankle. Coach second only to Kentucky’s these bad starts, we want to special karma. Ben Howland said the junior 100. strive for having good starts.” “Everything we got, we’ve forward’s ankle swelled so “In order for it to be his- After trailing most of the earned,” he said. “Those last- much Sunday that it resem- toric and in the same breath as way, UCLA survived a tight second shots, we’ve earned bled “elephantitis.” Coach (John) Wooden, we’d second-round game for the those. The calls, they’re close. However, a precautionary have to make something very third consecutive year, edging People miss calls; our calls get MRI done Monday was nega- special happen and that would Texas A&M 51-49 Saturday magnified at the end.” tive and Howland expects be a Final Four run and hope- fully a national champi- onship,” he said. “In Pauley Ex-Mendo star, Kevin Smallcomb, leads Pavilion, you don’t see Final Four banners. The only thing they hang in there are national his Northern Colorado team past ASU championship banners.” TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona ners in the game, including the fourth after a solo home State’s 19-game winning loading the bases in the sev- run to left by Kiel Roling, his streak to start the season came enth, eighth and ninth innings third of the season. MENDO TRUCK to an end with a 6-3 loss to but coming away with no Northern Colorado’s pitch- ACCESSORIES Northern Colorado Friday runs. ing, led by starter Chris Reap, night in the Bob Schaefer Freshman Seth Blair took shut down the ASU offense Memorial Tournament. The the loss, allowing four earned the rest of the night, and loss drops Arizona State to 19- runs in the third inning, to Kevin Sandberg had RBI dou- 1 on the year, ending the drop to 2-1 on the season. bles in the fifth and seventh longest winning streak to ASU jumped out to a 2-0 innings to extend his team’s begin a season since 1961. lead in the first on an RBI lead. Northern Colorado, double by Jason Kipnis that The Devils threatened in coached by Mendocino’s own scored Raoul Torrez, and then the ninth, loading the bases SUPERIOR Kevin Smallcomb, played an Kipnis came around to score with no one out, but Rocky PROFESSIONAL outstanding game against the on a balk. Laguna grounded into a dou- previously unbeaten Sun The Bears then took the ble play and Mike Leake SERVICE Devils. lead with a four-run third struck out looking to end the 406 Talmage Rd., Ukiah The Sun Devils struck out inning, but the Sun Devils game. 462-4614 10 times and stranded 13 run- climbed back within one in 8 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 SPORTS THE UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL NBA | WARRIORS UHS | SOFTBALL Chris Webber ends comeback attempt Ukiah High girls win Eureka Tournament For The Daily Journal scratched out a run to take the seventh. with Warriors and will retire On March 7th and 8th lead. Good defense by infield- The high spirited Loggers By JOSH DUBOW I probably should have explained myself Ukiah High junior varsity ers Britney Campbell at first, rallied in their final at bat. Associated Press “ girls’ softball coach Bill Beth Williams at second, This was a nail-biting, edge- OAKLAND — Chris better, but I’m happy with the way my career Woodworth took his team Tasheena Kirby at third and of-you-seat game as it came to Webber is ending his come- turned out, I never would have got to play north to the Arcata Adriana Macias at shortstop, a close. Eureka finally broke back attempt with the Golden Invitational Tournament. On along with the excellent pitch- through against Ukiah and State Warriors and will retire with Sacramento or Washington on great Friday the girls defeated ing by Conchola kept the scored a run. With two outs after 15 seasons in the NBA. teams. I never would have got to play for Fortuna 5-0, and on Saturday Loggers off the scoreboard. and the tying run on third, Warriors spokesman they beat Fort Bragg 15-5 to Catcher Brandi Eaten made winning run on second, it Raymond Ridder said Webber Coach again. I forgave a long time ago. put them into the champi- several in-the-dirt stops looked as if Eureka might pull will make the announcement Hopefully I’ve been forgiven a long time ago, out the win. at a news conference onship game. Eureka High behind the plate. Outfielders and it’s time to move on. School dominated their two Olivia Rodriques and Chelsea Just when you thought the Wednesday. The news was ” drama couldn’t get any higher, first reported Tuesday by games by scoring more than Neece played well throughout ESPN.com. -- Chris Webber twenty runs each game which the game. Rian Bumpus and the count went full and the Webber played only nine put them into the final game. Katelyn Pipkin made contri- tension was felt by all in atten- I never would have got to play Webber was a five-time dance as Jovan Conchola games with the Warriors for Coach again. I forgave a All-Star, who ended his career At the Arcata High School butions, especially in the before being sidelined by a field, tucked in between the games leading up to the final. threw a high, hard one and the long time ago. Hopefully I’ve averaging 20.7 points, 9.8 Eureka batter took a big swing bum left knee that’s hampered been forgiven a long time ago, rebounds and 4.2 assists a school and a cemetary, the In the fourth inning, center him in recent years. two teams met on a pleasant fielder Alex Newell made an only to hear the ball thud into and it’s time to move on.” game. the catcher’s mitt behind her. Webber was the most Webber had his greatest Webber broke onto the Saturday afternoon. Ukiah outstanding catch on a deep prominent member of the Fab success in Sacramento, where scene as a part of Michigan’s pitcher Jovan Conchola was drive to sace the inning. Then It was a hard fought game Five at Michigan and played he helped revive the Kings heralded recruiting class that in charge from the beginning in the fifth, Conchola scored to the very final pitch and a for Golden State, Washington, and turn them into one of the arrived on campus in 1991. as she set down the side in on a sacrifice fly to put Ukiah total team effort for the Sacramento, Philadelphia and league’s best teams. But they Teaming with Jalen Rose, order the first two innings. up 2-0, where they stayed Wildcats. Eureka gets a Detroit in his NBA career. were unable to make it to the Juwan Howard, Jimmy King In the third, Ukiah going into the bottom of the rematch in Ukiah on March Webber and the Warriors NBA Finals, losing in a seven- and Ray Jackson, Webber 29th. hoped that a return to the spot game series in the conference helped the Wolverines make it he started his NBA career finals to the Los Angeles to the NCAA championship ule. Please check out our web- a.m. - 4 p.m. Grandstands will would help both parties. But Lakers in 2002. his only two years in college. Speedway site for further rules and be open to the public free of he ended up having little Webber’s career began a But Michigan lost both details. We will be working charge. with the group for entry Hear the roar and feel the impact on the Warriors after downward slide after he times, to Duke in 1992 and Continued from Page 6 signing with the team Jan. 29. forms, payouts, and tech thunder at Ukiah Speedway underwent microfracture North Carolina the following charge for your at track inspections. starting April 5th! Saturday Slowed by the knee surgery on his knee the fol- year. Webber was most injuries, Webber struggled to mounting needs. Ukiah Speedway welcomes night’s grandstand gates open lowing year. He was dealt to remembered for calling a Added to the action will be all race fans to come check at 5 p.m. with racing at 6:30 keep up with the fast-pace Philadelphia in 2005 and timeout when Michigan had 2 Enduro’s. Ukiah Speedway out your favorite driver as p.m. For further information Warriors and averaged only spent the second half of last none remaining in the final has been added to the 2008 they test and tune their cars on on upcoming events please 3.9 points per game in his season in Detroit with his minute of the 1993 loss to the West Coast Enduro’s sched- Sunday March 30th from 11 call 707-462-7242. brief stint with the team. He hometown Pistons. Tar Heels. had not played since March 2 because of the injured left to pilfer third, gunning the the Cougars’ leadoff hitter hit knee and had not been around Wildcats runner down. a nasty slicing fly ball about the team as of late. The Cougars threatened medium deep towards the The Warriors are in eighth- Continued from Page 6 again with two outs in the bot- line. Running full tilt with his place in the Western Conference, a half-game Mark Petersen at third base tom of the seventh as a back to the infield, Crudo got ahead of Denver for the final and the vacuum over at first Rancho hitter got on board his glove to the ball and while playoff spot. Even if Webber base in Chase Gordon. Calling with an excuse-me single. sliding and rolling, thrust his had been healthy enough to the game behind the plate is But on the second pitch to glove in the air with the ball return, it would have been Casey Cupples where he also the following batter, the run- inside as if to say, “We are unlikely there would have poses as a brick wall, hardly ner broke for second attempt- Ukiah and we play some ‘D.’” been enough time for him to letting a ball past him. ing to advance into scoring Ott was 2 for 4 with a dou- work his way back into the rotation. On Tuesday April 18th, the position, (rifleman) Cupples ble, Crudo 1 for 4 with an RBI Webber’s second stint with Wildcats traveled out to came up throwing and nailed single and Cupples finished 1 the Warriors came to a much Rancho Cotate for a make-up the runner cold. for 3. Gordon was also 2 for 4 quieter ending than his first, game with the Cougars. Checkmate, game over. for the game and Tyler which ended with a feud with Matt’s arm and the ‘Cats The yellow limo ride home Mendoza had the game-win- coach Don Nelson, a public defense were on display certainly would be tolerable ning RBI for the Wildcats. trade demand and finally a again. this time around. When the season continues, deal to Washington. With Rancho ahead 1-0 And then, an ESPN high- if you like baseball, these kids Webber was acquired by the Warriors in a draft day early and a runner on second light catch by Crudo that you will put a smile on your face. trade with Orlando in 1993 with just one out, Cupples had to see to believe. With one Come out to Anton and make after becoming just the second made them pay for the attempt out in the bottom of the sixth, some noise. sophomore ever to be the top pick in the NBA draft. He won the Rookie of the Year award BIKRAM YOGA and made the playoffs in his only season in Golden State. UKIAH But he clashed with Nelson and demanded a trade before STARTING his second season, and was 3-10-08 eventually dealt to Washington in November M-W-F 1994 for Tom Gugliotta and three first-round picks. Noon Classes “I probably should have explained myself better, but 115 W. Church St • Ukiah • 468-YOGA I’m happy with the way my career turned out,” Webber said when he re-signed with file photo the team. “I never would have After recently signing with the Warriors where he was got to play with Sacramento drafted and started out his career, Chris Webber has or Washington on great teams. decided that he’s had enough and will retire. WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! Clippers Smoke & Mendocino Gift Shop Continued from Page 6 For All Your Tobacco Wants Meet the editor 13, most coming on consecu- tive 3-pointers in the third quarter, and Nick Fazekas had –– WaterWater PipesPipes –– ScalesScales 10 points in 16 minutes. Ukiah Daily Journal Editor K.C. Fazekas was a second-round –– HookahsHookahs –– BeerBeer pick by Dallas who was cut to Meadows wants to meet you. Head make room for the players –– CigarettesCigarettes –– WineWine acquired in the Kidd trade. down to Schat’s Courthouse Bakery Nowitzki watched from the A WALK-IN CIGAR HUMIDOR ROOM bench, wearing a light beige WITH A HUGE SELECTION OF CIGARS 113 W. Perkins Street Thursday jacket, even lighter shirt and a protective boot on his left 1109 South State Street, Ukiah morning at 7 a.m. to discuss ankle. His swelling was expected to be done Tuesday, 7 Days a Week – 462-3789 current events, give her story ideas, so he could start a rehabilita- tion program soon. The Mavs respond to stories you’ve read in have only 11 games left, with five of the next six against the Daily Journal, or just chat. teams in playoff contention. Malik Allen started for K.C. Meadows Nowitzki, but got two fouls in the first 2:21 and went to the Editor Groups of local residents have had bench. He finished with six Ukiah Daily Journal points and a season-high nine rousing conversations rebounds in 27 minutes. about education, Howard was an All-Star last season and is among the transportation, players the Mavericks will need to play at a high level to child rearing, compensate for Nowitzki’s K.C. willShe not will be returnat Schat’s Thursday, Thursday, April March 3rd 27th absence. supervisors’ salaries He started slowly, though, going 2-of-11 and taking only and more. one free throw in the first half. Then he went 3-of-6 from the field and 12-of-12 from the line in the third quar- ter alone. He finished 8-of-22 and made all 15 of his free throws. He also had seven rebounds and four steals. TIME OUT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 – 9 Editor: Chris McCartney, 468-3524 The Ukiah Daily Journal [email protected]

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

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25 0 -2 18 LEAV A: “ ” 1151213 EHER (Answers tomorrow) 10 6 8 17 TOHE Jumbles: ICILY BRAND BUTANE MUFFLE Yesterday’s 52023-7 Answer: What it takes to ship a package cross AVEN country — A “BUNDLE” 3/25/2008 Woman has found love with her ex-husband’s brother Dear Annie: It’s been almost a year since can be a lot alike, and whatever attracted you to you work fewer hours than your wife and my husband and I separated. We were married your ex-husband may also be what makes Rex aren’t caring for dependent family members, for 12 years, and for most of them, we lived ANNIE’S MAILBOX so appealing. So be careful what you wish for. you should be doing more of the housekeeping, like roommates. Our only real fights were trig- Dear Annie: I am a 48-year-old male, laundry, grocery shopping and meal prepara- gered because I kept telling him I wanted a By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar recently retired from a civil servant position tion. The fact that your wife is nasty may mean more intimate relationship. after 25 years. I now work part time in the jealousy or hormones are preventing her from He was not willing to invest more in our evenings, four days a week. keeping a tighter lid on her anger, but it does- marriage. He seemed comfortable, although the other hand, says he cares about me and Ever since my retirement, my wife has been n’t make it less valid. It’s time to open the lines not in love with me. I realized things wouldn’t wants to be with me, but won’t allow himself extremely nasty to me when she gets home of communication so you can discuss each improve, but all my other needs were met, we to fall too deeply into this relationship because from her full-time job. Her first question is other’s expectations. it feels like he is betraying his brother. He also were good friends, and most importantly, we always, “So, what did you do today?” as if all Dear Annie: “Curious in the East” asked knows his family will not accept our being had a son. I decided to stick with it as long as I I do is sit around watching TV. I do some how children react when Mom is the one who together. things around the house, like make the bed, do leaves the marriage. could because I had been married before and Do you think these obstacles can be over- didn’t want to go through another divorce. the dishes, etc., but she acts as if she expects I always thought the phrase “it felt like a come? Could we be happy together? -- Jane in me to be tearing out walls and replacing car- weight was lifted from my shoulders” was sim- Suddenly and abruptly, however, he left me for Arizona someone else. peting. ply a figure of speech, until Mom announced Dear Jane: People can learn to accept what I think she is jealous of my situation; plus, she was leaving Dad for another man and a The thing is, my ex’s brother, “Rex,” and I is inevitable, and “betrayal” apparently runs in started talking about the situation, and as we she is starting to have some menopausal symp- real, honest-to-gosh weight literally lifted from the family. However, it would require that Rex toms (she is 48). I am running out of patience my shoulders. Whoa! began calling each other more, we confided completely support the idea and make a firm that there had been an attraction between us with her attitude. 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183-08 184-08 LOST & HELP HELP HELP 3-26,4-2,9/08 PUBLIC NOTICE 3-26/08 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale 30 FOUND 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 120 WANTED 156-08 No. 10-77028 BFB; Title Order No. E723911; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND AVAIL- ALARM CONTROLLER 3-12,19,26,4-2/08 199-08 Business Office APN 003-420-17 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT ABILITY OF DRAFT NEGATIVE TECHNICIAN $60k -- $80k FICTITIOUS 3-26,4-2,9,16/08 Manager for skilled UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECLARATION FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Fast growing security for Mendocino BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS nursing facility at 02/21/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO company seeking Ukiah.Great pay, Community Health PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME Hello I am a male licensed Burg/Fire environment & ben- Clinic (MCHC), SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED File No.: 2008-F0149 STATEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Men- JRT. I am mostly alarm installer w/exp a N/P federally AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE FOLLOWING File No.: 2008-F0166 efits! Please e-mail docino County Planning Commission at its white with brown in CCTV/Access qualified health ctr THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU PERSON(S) IS THE FOLLOWING resume to mon77 (ARE) DOING BUSI- regular meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2008, ears. I was out look- control. 5+ yrs exp w/$18m budget & SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On PERSON(S) IS [email protected] or NESS AS: at 9:00 a.m., to be held in the Board of Super- ing at all the spring preferred. Salary multiple sites in 04/15/08 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure (ARE) DOING BUSI- apply @1349 S. RIVINO visors Chamber, 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, flowers on Betty St w/bene. DOE. Fax Mendo. & Lake Co. Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee NESS AS: Dora St., Ukiah 4101 Cox-Schrader California, will conduct a public hearing on the near Talmage Rd. resume 707-462- Will provide daily under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Record- UKIAH ORTHOPE- 707-628-2714 Rd, following project and the Draft Negative Dec- when someone 1478 or email management of all ed on 03/01/05 in Instrument No. 2005-04243 DICS Ukiah, CA 95482 laration at the time listed or as soon thereafter found me. After they [email protected] CNA/HHA/EXP. accntg functions. of official records in the Office of the Recorder 236B Hospital Dr of MENDOCINO County, California, executed RIVINO WINERY as the item may be heard. had me for a few CGVRS Directly supervises 4101 Cox-Schrader Ukiah, CA 95482 ASSISTANT by: Ortencia Ramirez-Riano, Married Woman, days, on 3/24, they Mendocino Caregiv- staff of 7. Must pos- Rd. Brian M Cable MD COOK as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration brought me to the ers is looking for mo- sess at least B.S. in Ukiah, CA 95482 Inc JOIN THE Systems, Inc. as nominee for HSBC Bank CASE#: U 19-2007 Ukiah Shelter. If my tivated professionals Business Admin. with RIVINO VINEYARDS 4877 Black Bart Trl TRINITY TEAM! USA, N.A., as Trustee for the registered hold- DATE FILED: 10/5/2007 person does not find in UKIAH to work a concentration in 4101 Cox-Schrader Redwood Valley, CA Trinity Youth ers of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity OWNER: THOMAS & DEBORAH JOHNSON me I will be up for am/pm shifts. com- acctng. w/5yr+ exp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-HE3, Asset Backed Ukiah, CA 95482 95470 Services-Ukiah, a APPLICANT: THOMAS & DEBORAH adoption on 3/29. I petitive pay, +mile- to incl. supervision. Pass-Through Certificates, as Beneficiary, PSI This business is con- social service agency JOHNSON am at 298 Plant Rd. age; benefits avail. Health Care exp a+! WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE 4101 Cox-Schrader ducted by a Corpo- serving abused and REQUEST: Use Permit for the conversion of or call Sage 467- Hiring bonus! Req. MCHC offers exc. HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at Rd. ration. State of in- neglected youth in a Ukiah, CA 95482 a single family residence into a commercial 6453 good refs, valid CDL, comp/bfts pkg. time of sale in lawful money of the United corporation: Cali- Residential RIVINO CELLARS winery. To consist of barrel storage, barrel clean DMV & auto For immed.consid- States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a fornia. The registrant Treatment Campus is 4101 Cox-Schrader wine processing, bottling and case storage. ins. Please call 1- eration, send state or national bank, a check drawn by a commenced to trans- looking for an Rd. Crushing and fermenting will take place off 877-964-2001 resume w/cover ltr. state or federal credit union, or a check drawn act business under Assistant Cook Ukiah, CA 95482 site. In addition, a wine tasting/retail mer- CONSOLIDATED to HR Dept-MCHC by a state or federal savings and loan associ- the fictitious business to work full time in a UKIAH WINE COM- chandise/food room, winery office and lab will TRIBAL HEALTH 333 Laws Avenue ation, savings association, or savings bank name or names listed cafeteria style kitch- specified in section 5102 of the Financial PANY also be located within the same building. PROJECT Ukiah, CA 95482 4101 Cox-Schrader above on 3/18/08. I was strutting down en. Responsible for Code and authorized to do business in this LOCATION: 1+/- mile east of Redwood Val- a non-profit Native Fax: (707) 468-0793 Rd. Endorsed-Filed on Ruddick Cunningham posting menus, using state), AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE ley Town Center, lying southeast of the inter- American healthcare Email: skenney@ Ukiah, CA 95482 03/18/2008 at the Rd on 3/19 checking the correct food MENDOCINO COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT section of West Road (CR# 237) and Vine- clinic is seeking mchcinc.org EEOE 100 NORTH STATE STREET, UKIAH, CA., UWC Mendocino County out the pear tree quantity and recipes qualified applicants to 4101 Cox-Schrader yard Oaks Drive (CR# 236B) just west of the all right, title and interest conveyed to and Clerks Office. blossoms. I was get- to prepare the fill the following posi- DIESEL Rd. southbound Highway 101 On-Ramp, located now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the /s/Brian Cable ting very close to the meal(s), maintain all tions: Staff Physician, MECHANIC Ukiah, CA 95482 at 8121 Vineyard Oaks Drive; AP# 162-210- property situated in said County, California BRIAN CABLE traffic on Talmage safety standards, 3 years exp. Good Pink Sands, Inc 45. Family Nurse Practi- described as: 107 POULOS COURT, UKIAH, President Rd. Wow was I food handling health wages & benefits. 4001 Cox-Schrader PROJECT COORDINATOR: MARY LYNN tioner, Public Health CA 95482 The property heretofore described lucky, I am a small standards, and all 462-6721 Rd. HUNT Nurse, Executive is being sold "as is". The undersigned Trustee grey dog, probably a local, county, and Secretary, Mainte- Direct Care Work disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of Ukiah, CA 95482 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The 10 NOTICES Mini Schnauzer, and state health require- nance/Custodian (24 No Experience the street address and other common desig- This business is con- Department of Planning and Building Serv- ADOPTIONS & a car might not have ments. Excellent ben- hrs wk). Competitive Needed!! nation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be ducted by A Califor- ices has prepared a Draft Negative Declara- FOSTER CARE seen me...but luck efits. Must pass pre- Morning, evening, made, but without covenant or warranty, ex- nia corporation. The tion for the above project (no significant envi- salary and excellent TLC Child & Family was going my way employment physical, graveyard. Drug test pressed or implied, regarding title, posses- registrants com- ronmental impacts are anticipated which can- benefit package Services seeks families. and I was brought to drug test and back- required, no test for sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining menced to transact not be adequately mitigated). A copy of the available. All appli- business under the Reimbursement, training safety to the Ukiah ground check. cannabis, good DMV. principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Draft Negative Declaration is available for cants considered, fictitious business & professional support Shelter. If you know APPLY AT: Native American Personal care, cook- Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as pro- public review at 501 Low Gap Road, Room provided. 463-1100 name or names listed me call Sage at 467- 915 W. Church St., preference applied. ing, cleaning, driving vided in said note(s), advances, if any, under 1440, Ukiah, California and at 790 South #236800809 above on 03/11, 6453 Ukiah or fax resume and providing living the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, California. The CTHP is a drug-free 2008. Endorsed-Filed to 877-382-7617 skills training to fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee staff report and notice are available on the workplace. For more and of the trusts created by said Deed of on 03/11, 2008 at the www.trinityys.org EOE adults with develop- Department of Planning and Building Serv- information contact Trust, to-wit: $295,065.70 (Estimated) Ac- Mendocino County mental disabilities. Clerks Office. ices website at the Human Resour- crued interest and additional advances, if any, ces Department at Three 6 bed group /s/Suzanne Jahnke, www.co.mendocino.ca.us/planning. ★ Support ★ will increase this figure prior to sale. The ben- 707.485.5115. homes, established eficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore Vice President SUZANNE JAHNKE, Our Troops ADA/EEOC in 1988. Call for inter- executed and delivered to the undersigned a BILINGUAL OFFICE view 468-0602. written Declaration of Default and Demand for VICE PRESIDENT Your comments regarding the above project DVD Drive My leg is broken that ASSISTANT Sale, and a written Notice of Default and and/or the Draft Negative Declaration are in- The troops need is why, in my photo, I DRIVERS DIRECTOR OF 195-08 Full Time $11.50- Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said vited. Written comments should be submitted to be entertained. look so sad. I was PROPERTY 3-26,4-2,9,16/08 $14/hr DOE +bene- Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be re- to the Department of Planning and Building Please donate your found on the side of MANAGEMENT FICTITIOUS fits. Exp in Prof. Of- $1000 corded in the county where the real property Services, at 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1440, used or new DVD’s. the road, on 3/19, wanted for an estab- BUSINESS NAME fice Environment is located and more than three months have Ukiah, California 95482, no later than April DVD’s will be ship- near Ukiah on Boon- STATEMENT Strong Computer & lished non-profit elapsed since such recordation. DATE: March 16, 2008. Oral comments may be presented ped for you to the ville Rd. The vet will HIRING File No.: 2008-F0129 Organizational skills Housing Corp. Expe- 25, 2008 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary to the Planning Commission during the public Troops in Iraq. take care of me while & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure THE FOLLOWING Send Resume to: rience with USDA/ hearing. DVDs rated Gener- I am here, but I sure Corporation c/o 3350 Country Club Dr., Suite PERSON(S) IS kirsten@mendochild BONUS RD, Tax Credit & al, Mature, Restrict- hope my person 202 Cameron Park, CA 95682 Phone: (800) (ARE) DOING BUSI- ren.org Visit www. ed and PG...noth- comes. I am a male Golden State HUD procedures pre- 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627- NESS AS: red and white Pitbull. mendochildren.org Overnight ferred. Monthly Sal- 8803 For Trustee's Sale Information Call 714- A.S.K. Truckage ing morally unac- The Planning Commission's action regarding I am very sweet. If for complete job F/T & P/T 259-7850 www.fidelityasap.com ASAP# 22500 Eastside Rd. ceptable please. ary Range: $4678- this item shall be final unless appealed to the you can help me find desc. with insured, 2714967 03/26/2008, 04/02/2008, 04/09/2008 Willits, CA 95490 Drop off boxes are $5685. For applica- Board of Supervisors. The last day to file an my way home please Full Time exp. parts dependable van or Albert Sean Kopling also located at tion packet contact appeal is the 10th day after the Planning ● call Sage at 467- counterperson at pickup with shell. 22500 Eastside Potter Vly RCHDC 499 Leslie 191-08 Commission's decision. To file an appeal of Community Health Ctr 6453 Ukiah Auto Early am route in Rd./P.O. Box 159 St., Ukiah, download 3-26,4-2,9/08 the Planning Commission's decision, a written ●Potter Vly High Sch. Dealerships Willits, CA 95490 HELP Mendo. & Lake Co. statement must be filed with the Clerk of the ●Redwood Vly Three Full benefits, 401k. at www.rchdc.org or This business is con- 120 WANTED Benefits avail. Notice to Bidders for Board with a filing fee prior to the expiration of Pepper Pizza Apply at Contact Steven call 707-463-1975, ducted by An Indi- ● Lakewood Homes/Ukiah California Rural the above noted appeal period. If you chal- GI Joe’s Accounting Position www.fowlerfamily Koller 866-779-7726 ext 120. OPEN UN- vidual. The regis- ● Communities Housing Development Corpora- lenge the project in court, you may be limited Christmas Dreams F/T Accounting dealerships.com/ or [email protected] TIL FILLED EOE. trants commenced to and Gifts tion. to raising only those issues you or someone position avail. Employment. transact business un- ●Social Services Public Bid Due Date: April 23, 2008 @ else raised at the public hearing described in w/busy Property der the fictitious busi- (Ukiah, Willits, Ft. Bragg). 3:00pm Residential this notice, or in written correspondence deliv- Mgt. company. ness name or names DRIVE Scope Of Work: The project consists of grad- ered to the Department of Planning and Build- Must be computer listed above on Feb- SPONSORS: ing and infrastructure work for Lakewood ing Services or the Planning Commission at, literate, detail ruary 29, 2008. En- Jasmine & Chris SHOWS INITIATIVE Homes; a 62 lot subdivision; all trades. or prior to, the public hearing. All persons are oriented, able to dorsed-Filed on Feb- Snider \ invited to appear and present testimony in multi-task & pos- ruary 29, 2008 at the Daughter and wife Estimated cost: $2.7 million. this matter. sess strong organi- Mendocino County of Jeff Snider, Bonds Required: YES zational skills. MOTIVATED TO SELL Clerks Office. Soldier Prime Contractor License Class: A At least 2 yrs. previ- /s/Albert Kopling 743-2215 or \ Prevailing Wages: NO Davis Bacon (Res): Additional information regarding the above ous accounting ex- ALBERT KOPLING 489-4592 YES Minority Preferences: YES noted item may be obtained by calling the De- perience required. 198-08 Please feel free to RESILIENT Prebid Conf: April 10th, 2008 @ 2:00 pm partment of Planning and Building Services at Following benefits 3-26,4-2,9,16/08 contact Kimberly RCHDC main office 499 Leslie St. Ukiah, 463-4281, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. available: 401k, \ STATEMENT OF Simpson regarding CA through 5:00 p.m. Should you desire notifica- health insurance, ABANDONMENT OF Social Services Bid documents including plans and specifica- USE OF FICTITIOUS tion of the Planning Commission's decision paid vacation, CUSTOMER/TEAM drops zones. tions and the form AIA 107 Construction Con- BUSINESS NAME you may do so by requesting notification in holidays & more. Ext. 7729 tract may be obtained from RCHDC 499 Le- The following person writing and providing a self-addressed stamp- Salary DOE. FOCUSED (persons) have aban- slie St. Ukiah, CA 95482 for a $50 per set ed envelope to the Department of Planning THANK Please submit resu- doned the use of the me' & cover letter non-refundable, plus $35 shipping if applica- fictitious business and Building Services. YOU ble. to sisrael@ name: for any and all Does this describe you? NATIONAL INSTI- selzerrealty.com support for these For more information call (707) 463-1975 Ext. TUTE LEGAL CEN- RAYMOND HALL, Secretary to the Planning or mail to men and women!!! 124. TER INC Commission Realty World 359 N. Oak St. Ste B ★★Selzer Realty [email protected] Ukiah, CA 95482 Property LGCDF Enterprises, Looking for a career in sales? LLC Tired of the same Management at 359 N. Oak St. Ste B old moves? Try Jaz- 350 E. Gobbi St. 190-08 Ukiah, CA 95482 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! zercise! Great music, Ukiah, CA 95482. 3-26/08 The fictitious busi- fresh moves. 307 N. Please No Then submit your resume to: ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE ness name referred Main St. M-F 6AM; Phone Calls! to above was filed in M-Th 5:30 PM & S Kevin McConnell County on February Hillside Health Ctr. The Potter Valley Community Health Center 1, 2008. This busi- 8:15 AM. 391-6466 MCHC seeks will hold its Annual Meeting on April 2, 2008. ness was conducted The Ukiah LOST & 590 S. School St. by a Limited Liabili- Registered Dental FOUND Assistant. Comp. sal- The Election of Board Members will take ty Company. This 30 Ukiah, CA 95482 ary DOE. Great ben- place at this meeting. The meeting will be at statement was filed FOUND 3/24 Pre- with the County Clerk efits. Fax: 468-0793. or 6:30 P.M. at the Potter Valley Community scription eyeglasses of Mendocino County in case. Claim at [email protected] Health Center Annex at 10261 Main Street, on March 24, 2008. 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Dawn @ 462-1436. coolers, Misc. AC Pd. N/P. 462-6075 462-6968 Ukiah GENERAL OFFICE positions: Trinity Youth cense; and Evening We are looking for Se habla espanol. NEW & USED REC VEH CPU/Customer Services-Ukiah •At least two (2) receptionist. ROAD CREW PARTS DEPT. EQUIPMENT 610 CAMPING Daily Service exp, req. A social service years experience in Mon.-Fri. 5-7 pm. 400 SUPERVISOR person. Must have 26’TRAVEL TRAIL- Career position, agency serving urban/rural and re- 1343 S. Dora St. 320 DUPLEXES $3351 - $4075/Mo. knowledge of motor- ER Current tags, Journal w/vacation, holi- abused & neglected gional planning, plan- SALESPERSON Avail May 1 - 3 bdrm. BAKERY EQUIP- HS diploma or GED cycles, ATVS, & needs some TLC. days, benefits, 8-5 youth in a Residen- ning policy develop- Must have knowl- 1.5 ba. centrally MENT FOR SALE & four yrs exp. Valid customer service $500 obo 462-5761 M-F, must be able tial Treatment Cam- ment or environmen- Mixers, espresso ma- Delivered State Class 2 license. edge of motorcycles, skills. Apply in person located $1250/mo. to lift up to 50lbs, pus is looking for tal review and analy- ATVS, generators. MOTOSPORTS 462-5138 ext. 105 chines, bakers ta- MOTOR- SENIOR bles, deli case, up- good working CHILD CARE sis. OF UKIAH-1850 N. 620 CYCLES to Your Sales background Willits-Brooktrails right commercial cond., w/estab., ROAD CREW WORKERS. Full time 40 State St. See Cathy. H.D. SPORTSTER req. Gen. knwldge of Deluxe duplex. 2 dishwasher and stable company. SUPERVISOR CCW is responsible hrs/week. Monthly 1200, CUSTOM ‘99, Door motorcycles helpful. CHILD bdrm. 2 ba. lndry rm., much more! 456- Salary range $4073 - $4952/Mo. for the daily care & salary $4,246-$5,161 clean 17,000 miles Apply in person CARE garage, cent. ht & ac. 9970, 717-395-2375 $9-$13.50 + bonus. HS diploma or GED supervision of cli- with comprehensive 140 factory saddle bags N/S N/P. $800/mo. Send resume to & six yrs exp. Valid ents & living condi- benefits package. To MOTOSPORTS Laura’s Little Ones $5000. 357-1844 1268 S. State St. State Class B li- tions. Swing & apply, obtain and OF UKIAH. day care full-time M- $1500 dep. DH4 Case Trencher TRUCKS cence. Night shifts availa- submit a City applica- 1850 N. StateSt. F “Home away from Fax application GYMNASTICS ble. Starting at tion (www.fort See David or Ben. home” 485-8259 Lic# to 707-984-6479 4x4 & blade. Diesel. 670 FOR SALE INSTRUCTORS $6500. Apply by 4/3/08 to: $9.40/hr. On-call bragg.com) to the Social Worker for 230002936 HOMES Datsun ‘74. Orig. needed. $8-$30 Human Resources (530)385-1126 owner. Contractor HR Dept, 579 Low $9/hr. Must be 21 nonprofit HIV/AIDS Little Friends 330 FOR RENT per hr. 463-3303 yrs old. Excellent Office, City Hall, 416 prgm in Clearlake. rack & Tuff Box tool Gap Road, Ukiah, CA Pre-school. F/T & $600 1BD, CREEK- benefits, including N. Franklin Street, Case mgmt for persons BUILDING box. $1500. 95482, (707) 463- P/T. Opening ages SIDE CABIN 13mi 4261, w/TDD (800) medical, dental, vi- Fort Bragg, CA w/HIV/AIDS. F/T SUPPLIES 462-6865 Eve. 2-5. Monthly rates west of Cloverdale on 430 735-2929. www.co. sion, tuition reim- 95437, 707-961- compet. pay, exc bene- between $185-$495. 128, Yorkville. NP, mendocino.ca.us/hr bursement & FREE 2823. Faxed applica- fits. MSW or MA in relat- NISSAN FRONTIER 465 Luce Ave. wood heat 894-1854 60 alum. framed sin- EOE co-op child care. tions will not be ac- ed field req’d. Case 2001 Crew cab XE. 463-2273 gle glazed windows. MENDOCINO Must pass pre-em- cepted. Filing Dead- mgmt & HIV/AIDS exp. 1bd.1 ba. cottage. All power, cruise con- pref, will train. SERVICES Free, you pickup. COUNTY Mendocino County ployment physical, line: April 28, 2008 Horse property-Hwy trol $6500 467-1809 Health & Human drug test & back- (Postmarks not ac- Resume to CCHAP 200 OFFERED Low flow toilets $5 Human 20 Potter Vly. Services Agency ground check. cepted). EOE/AA/ 301 S. State St., CAREGIVING & ea. Used gas wtr Toyota Land Resources Dept $850/mo. 489-1916 APPLY AT Drug Free Work- Ukiah CA 95482. Respite Care offered htrs, $10 ea. Com- Cruiser 1976 FJ 40. is currently accept- ASSISTANT 915 W. Church St. place. 468-9347 EOE. 18 years experience 4 bd 3 ba only plete set of used kit. Winch. 4X4. 134,000 ing applications for DIRECTOR Ukiah or fax THERAPIST (707)367-1844 $850/mo! Buy! cabs, incl counters, miles. $6500. OBO. the following posi- Post Office $7112-$8642/Mo. resume Trinity Youth 5%dn, 20yrs at 8% $100. Misc. sinks, Original straight 6. tions throughout the Req BA in public or Now Hiring! BUSINESS apr! For listings faucets, etc. $5 ea. Call Jason 877-382-7617 Avg Pay $20/ hr, $57 Services-Ukiah, a 468-0123 county: business admin or 250 RENTALS 800-749-7901 xS622 707-481-1206 707-894-3321. www.trinityys.org K/yr, incl. Fed ben, OT. social service agen- *Staff closely related field, Beautiful dwntwn of- EOE Offered by Exam cy serving abused Assistant I five years manage- fice 380 sq. ft. suite Services, not aff w/ and neglected youth $2160-$2624/Mo ment level exp. First MECHANIC F/T USPS who hires. $750+dep. Also small *Staff Asst II-Legal screening 03/31/08 Experienced only, 1-866-292-1387 in a Residential upstairs office apply to: HR Dept, outgoing, must have Treatment Campus is $160+dep. 391-4114 Secretary I 579 Low Gap Road, own tools 462-1126 Prenatal Educators seeking a Contract $2382-$2896/Mo Ukiah, CA 95482, MCHC’s Little Lake & Nurse Care Manager Therapist to provide Medical Office. 900 (707) 463-4261, Lakeside Health Ctr. *Supplemental req'd for community-based, individual, family and sf. Luce & S. Dora. w/TDD (800) 735- seek Prenatal Educa- non-profit HIV/AIDS tors. P/T 1-yr perina- group therapy serv- Off St. parking Legal 2929. www.co.men- prgm in Lake Co. Exp. tal exp. req. Bilingual ices. Qualified candi- $900/mo. 485-0433 Secretary II docino.ca.us/hr EOE w/ case mgmnt & HIV/AIDS pref, will train. req’d Fax: 707-468-0793 dates will possess an $2896-3522/Mo Treatment Mon.-Fri.-34 hrs/wk [email protected] MFCC, LCSW, or SUITE OF OFFICES $3607/mo w/exc bene- www.mchcinc.org for job LPC. APPLY AT: 4 offices + conf., Program description. Bilingual encouraged fits. RN req. PHN pref. 915 W. Church St., A jewel in our crown. to apply. See flyer Resume & cvr ltr to: Supervisor SCHAT’S is currently Ukiah or fax resume $2040 Util & janito- for details. Apply Community Care HHSA/Public Health seeking Chef/Cook. rial incl. Very nice 04/01/08 to: HR CCHAP, 301 S. State to 877-382-7617 Branch/AODP $4280 St. Ukiah, CA 95482 Exp. preferred. Apply location, 468-5426 Dept, 579 Low Gap www.trinityys.org EOE -$5202/Mo. To super- 707-468-9347. EOE within 113 W. Perkins Road, Ukiah, CA vise treatment thera- 95482, (707) 463- pists & counselors. 4261, w/TDD Requires Bachelor’s (800) 735-2929 or degree in Social www.co.mendocino. Ad Design & Newspaper Work, Counseling or ca.us/hr EOE related field & three To help battle the high cost of education, JANITOR/LAUNDRY to four years related experience. Apply by Production use the newspaper as a simple answer to WORKER many questions. From social studies, to the Responsible for pro- 04/11/08 to the HR Dept, 579 Low Gap The Ukiah Daily Journal has an A Simple viding Janitorial/ arts and sciences, the newspaper is an Laundry services at Road, Ukiah, CA immediate opening for (1) part time ad inexpensive way to diversify the daily the Residential Treat- 95482, (707) 463- curriculum. ment Campus. Excel- 4261, w/TDD (800) design/production person. lent benefits including 735-2929. www.co. 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Lake Mendocino – Lake level: 745.12 feet; Storage: 81,365 acre-feet (Maximum storage 122,500 acre-feet) Inflow: 130 cfs Outflow: 124 cfs Air quality – Ozone: .035 ppm (State standard .090 ppm) Carbon monoxide: .60 ppm (20.0 ppm) Nitrogen dioxide: .014 ppm (.25 ppm)

birds. Bear Break Connell said the stop at the shore was just part of the day- Continued from Page 1 long string of activities they had Continued from Page 1 planned. This free service originally that spring break is here to “She went to the Buddha distributed daffodils, but the stay in Ukiah, until the end of temple,” she said. “We learned fragile nature and high cost of the week anyway. the difference between male the flowers forced Thatcher, a “This year it seemed like and female peacocks.” retired florist, to find a new there were a lot of people stick- Meanwhile over at Low Gap form of caring to spread. ing around,” said Kim Lovsey, Park, Elizabeth McDonald, 5, Looking for solutions, as her daughters Kenna, 5, who reviewed the accomplishments Thatcher said a donation of is on break from the Ukiah Co- of a day with no classes. teddy bears in all shapes, sizes Op Nursery, and Tatum, 6, a “We caught some salaman- and fur patterns gave life to student at the Instilling ders,” she said, excitedly strip- the Bear Hug program. Goodness Elementary, rode ping off her wet foot coverings. Since its inception, Keegan their bicycles around her “They were black on top and said she’s seen the program Tuesday afternoon at Lake orange on the bottom. We went grow beyond any of her Mendocino. “It helps to have friends who have kids the same through some pretty deep expectations as the number of water. I can tell because my bears distributed increases age. We get the scoop on who is sticking around and coordinate socks got all wet.” each year. Last year, she said A few feet away on the play- more than 150 bears were dis- lots of play dates.” One of the Lovseys’ riding ground, Claudia Reynoso, the tributed, and the only place to owner of Jasmine’s Playroom, go from there was up. partners, Olivia Metzger, 6, a With sign-up sheets avail- student at the Waldorf School watched over her flock as they able at businesses throughout of Mendocino County, said rid- cavorted happily on the equip- MacLeod Pappidas/The Daily Journal ing at the lake on a weekday ment. the county, expanded delivery Susan Keegan, community services director for the local branch of the American to Potter Valley and handmade was a definite change of pace “For spring break and sum- Cancer Society, sets up a display in the window of Triple S Camera Tuesday morn- from her usual cycling sched- mer we come here a lot,” she cards from members of the ing. In April, the organization will be distributing bears to cancer patients. Potter Valley 4-H, Keegan ule. said, helping a pair of giggling said this year could be the “I usually ride at home with girls down the slide. biggest year for the ACS and County each year. The relay, “When you get cancer you 462-7642. my dad,” she said, atop her Kim Lovsey said the plan- its Bear Hugs, which will be which requires a member might think you’re alone,” she All orders must be received bright pink bicycle. ning and execution to do with distributed the week of April from each of the participating said. “But at the Relay you see by April 16. Deliveries are Down by the lakeside, the first two days of her chil- 21. teams to stay on the track at others, and you know it’s not only in Ukiah, Hopland, Sammy Bilstien, 5, helped her dren’s freedom had gone In addition to the personal- all times for 24 hours, raises just you.” Willits, Redwood Valley and grandmother, Laurel Connell, smoothly, but that the week ized cards, information about money for cancer research, To sign up to have a Bear Potter Valley. Office pickups feed torn pieces of bread to the wasn’t over yet. the Relay for Life is included pays tribute to lives lost and Hug sent to a cancer survivor for personal delivery to those increasingly boisterous accu- “Ask me again on Friday with each bear. The Relay for celebrates cancer survivor- or patient you know, visit outside the area can be pre- mulation of water fowl swim- and I’ll be like ‘what am I going Life is a 24-hour event to ship. But according to Keegan Triple S Camera, 260 S. arranged by calling 462-7642, ming toward them. to do with them?’,” she said, honor and support the more it’s more than an event; it’s a School St., or visit the local option 3. “I like to feed the duckies,” laughing. than 400 people diagnosed chance to find support and American Cancer Society Zack Sampsel can be reached said Bilstien, tossing the last of Rob Burgess can be reached at with cancer in Mendocino strength. branch at 115 E. Smith Street, at [email protected]. the slice in her hands to the [email protected].

kind of disbelief followed that friends who met this guy, Elton story. It turned out to be true. • ‘Yeah I didn’t really look too Linda being one of them, and Gunfire during flight pierces Healdsburg in the seventies closely at the pic at first. I I’m sure he was very convinc- was about like Willits present ing, but it was most definitely cockpit wall; plane lands OK Continued from Page 1 day. Of course, as we all thought it was just a really bad not him. I’ll be doing another Associated Press semiautomatic H&K USP. than one person would’ve said know, Willits has always had and always will have a lot pic taken on an off day but interview ... with yet another CHARLOTTE, N.C. — “This is an extremely safe something as that photo was organizer of this event who The pilot of a US Airways and reliable weapon,” said flipping hysterical. I think she more charm than Healdsburg. And finally, this exchange now that I look at it it really knows Baron well and will be plane may have been mishan- Greg Alter of the Federal Air must have tried convincing dling a firearm when it went Marshal Service. “It’s not everyone with some concoct- between Scott Miller of backing up my earlier assess- Willits and a woman named doesn’t seem like it’s him. ment. The event that took off in flight, piercing the going to discharge on its own, ed story as why he looks “so cockpit wall before the jet is the bottom line.” not like himself.” I think it only Cherie, appears to put an Looks more like an old lady place the weekend prior to St. end to the debate: landed safely, a federal air The pistol discharged was a set up. That is one of Patty’s was not a private marshal said Tuesday. shortly before noon Saturday the worst Elton look-alikes Miller: “It makes perfect with a bad haircut.’ showing, but a benefit dinner sense that Elton John stopped Airline officials have said aboard Flight 1536 from I’ve ever seen. I still can’t in honor of Hobart.” the accidental discharge did Denver to Charlotte, as the stop laughing my bum off. over in Willits if you do the research. Anyway, John was Miller: “Thanks, well, I not endanger the 124 passen- plane was at about 8,000 feet Comments posted directly POSTING ON was on the right track. lol. It gers and five crew members and was approaching to land. to The Willits News site personal friends and a collec- tor of the late sculptor and ELTON JOHN WEB SITE looks like the Willits News over the weekend. But air “There are two issues: included: Ferndale (Humboldt) resident has some explaining to do safety experts said the hole, would they (the crew) have • Hey everybody, that there Hobart Brown who passed and, you’re right I’m sur- visible in photos obtained by enough oxygen to remain man, in the White suit is The Associated Press, could alert,” said Earl Dowell, an away Nov. 2007. Hobart start- good friend of Hobart, and a prised they didn’t do a little ELVIS walking the streets of have caused the plane to aeronautical engineering pro- ed the Kinetic Sculpture Race paid double for Elton John. I more research before going to WILLITS CA ~~~hahahaha- in 1969, which continues. made a couple of phone calls rapidly depressurize had it fessor at Duke University. “If hahahah :-) get real Willits, and talked with two of press. (oops!) I appreciate you been in a window at a higher the crew could no longer con- There will be a formal open- taking the time to explain stop smoking that Stupid ing at Hobart Gallery on Baron’s good friends who said altitude. trol the airplane, that would be what seemed like a All people eligible to carry a big deal. And the rapid loss POT!!! March 21, 2008. Everything he (Baron) was on his way to • Well, the picture may not the airport Monday, St. UNbelievable event.” guns in the cockpit carry the of pressure might damage the has been shut down since same weapon, the .40-caliber structure itself.” look like Elton John but it is Hobart’s passing. My guess, Patrick’s which coincided A woman who answered physically possible he was in Elton was in Humboldt for a with what he told Linda. He the phone at Natural Choice in Willits. Don’t forget, he’s not private showing before the also was driven around in a Willits said Linda Byrnes was Watch Repair walking from place to place opening to the public on the Jeep Cherokee, not a Hummer not available to talk and also and it doesn’t take that long to 21st. and to finish up any busi- as mentioned in the two local that she was not commenting get from Willits to Vegas. ness with late Sculptures papers, by another one of the further on the story as it was Also, I would think that he estate.” organizers of the Kinetic Adv. Tix on Sale NIM'S ISLAND (PG) # “taking up a lot of time and Need a watch battery Adv. Tix on Sale CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: probably tries to change his Sculpture Race. She actually PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) # Cherie: “Hey, I actually stress on her.” or watch band? appearance when out and did the research and did a live thought it quite funny that she SHUTTER (PG-13) (105 320 535) 750 1005 The Daily Journal was DRILLBIT TAYLOR (PG-13) (1205 240 510) about. 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